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The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-08-26
silver Coinage.

1t is a favOrite remark Of the gold bugs
that only s,OOOON silver dollars were coined
from 1892 to 1S73 under what was termed
free coinage. But they never tell their
dupes that during this time there were
coined upwards of 100000 dollars SUBJ
sidiary coin. Section Of the act passed
Jan. Is. 1891 contains the following:
"And that dollars, half dollars and quar-
ter dollars dimes and half dimes, shall be
legal tender Of payment according to their
nominal value for any sum whatever"
Section Of the act passed March 3, 1S43.
reads as follows:
And be it further enacted that from
and after the passage Of this act, the fol-
lowing foreign coins shall pass current as
money within the United States, and be
receivable by tale, for the payment OF all
debts and demands. at the rates following.
that is to say: The Spanish pillar dollars,
and the dollars of Mexico. Peru and Be-
livia. Of not less than 1911 900 in fineness
and Ais grains in weight, at 100 cents each:
and the 5-franc piece of France. Of not less
weight. at 90 cents EACH"
SO it will be seen that while we did not
coin silver dollars at our minis that by
legal enactment we made all the silver
coins Of Mexico, Peru. Bolivia and France
the money Of our country. The act Of
February q. 1857. repealed the legal ten
der Of these foreign coins and it was this
that brought on the panic Of 1867 as the
bank reserves of specie were in these
foreign coins and the repeal Of the legal
tender power made them worthless az
money to redeem the outstanding notes Of
the bank.-SchillinYs Advance
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Time to Know.
st. Louis Evening Journal.

The situation in the national canvass for
where by stubborness, gold or silver must
win. Nearly two millions of voters in the
Peoples party. through their representa-
tives, have spoken. AS to the verdict of
that convention the Evening Journal does
not in total agree, but as the representative
of the reform element 1t is always ready to
accept any legitimate compromise.
1t is an unfortunate proposition. so far,
that Mr.. Sewall will not withdraw. We can
not understand how. this Maine gentleman
can remain on a party ticket when his
presence is known to be Objectionable to
the controlling vote. Very naturally,
through party politics and diplomacy, the
leaders of the silver Democratic party hest
tated before demanding his resignation or
withdrawal Mr.. Sewal is perfectly aware
OF the opposition, and he cannot expect to
manifested for Bryan.
The Popuist party is no longer venture.
1t has become a dread to it's enemies. Re-
linquishing its power, it conceded the presi-
Dental nominee to the Democratic party.
What will that party do?
The maintenance of Sewall on the ticket
means disaster in this election to all reform
movements. Has Democracy enough cum
ming to consolidate a Bryan and Watson
ticket? Will it drop all party prejudice in
favor Of one national issue?
The Evening Journal is the advocate of
reform without man or favor. but it must
ask candidly what one or the other national
committee means to do-defeat or further
the movement for right against wrong?
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HARNESS.

No. 2.-Single Buggy Harness; worth
49, for. Observation-Disclosures. AS
breast collar.
No. 22.-Single Buggy Harness; same
as No. q, with iron names and
collar; worth $1O75, for. 6.75
No. 2.-Double Farm Harness. Reg
ular price, $33; our price .......... 1900
No. A.-Double-Team Harness. Reg
ular price. ssS: our price ........ $500
No. 25.-Heavy Double Harness.
Worth $3S, for ..... $500
No 26.-Extra Heavy Double Farm
Harness. Worth $3.50, for. 800. $3.50
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No. 131-A SIG wood or steel beam plow
Q2-inch. double board, steel land
slide, Is lbs, for ................. s.. "A
No. 132-Fourteen-inch: same as above II. 81
No. -Sixteen-inch: same as above. II. 4S
sulky Plow, ii or is inches. 80. 81. 3s
No. H2-The Pisa Bird Sulky Pillow:
weight 400 lbs: factory price, $45:
ouI PAIOc 49,. Observation-Disclosures OS.vo
No. 143-The improved Tongueless
Gang Plow. weight $50 lbs: Q2-inch);
factory price, SIS: our price. IS 80
No. 1A-F'ourteen-inch; same as above;
800 lbs; factory price, $50; for ........ ~ SO
No. 145-The .'Old Reliable" Gang
Plow; Pinch; factory price;
No. 146-The ''Old Reliable. Gang
for 49,. ...... ....................... 4s. 80
60 lbs. for ~ 49, 800
No. 152-The Monarch Improved Grub
and Stump Fuller; factory price,
$50: our price ..........................H 81. 50
This is the best in the market.
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Minneapolis, Mimi, Aug. I, 1896.
No.
One month from date we promise to give
to bearer (40) weeks instruction, boa I'd and
furnished room Tor One Hundred Dollars
t$1C00O) Strictly in a advance. without grace.
G.. LOFTFIELD and j. NJ BALZER
For infor ma ton address
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FURNITURE,

No. 26l. Bedroom suit; antique oak
finish g pieces), 22x26 bevel plate mir
ror; bed. bureau and stand; worth
SIS ............. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS 13 80
No. 262. Bedroom suit; antique oak
finish, heavy panels and carving,
24x34 bevel plate mirror g pieces);
worth s22, for. Observation-Disclosures. Is 80
No. 263. Parlor suit Is pieces) sofa,
rocker, corner chair and two recep-
ton chairs; upholstered in Persian
tapestry assorted colors; worth $24;
for. .............. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 1890
No. 26i. Same in corduroy upholster-
ing, all colors Observation-Disclosures q. 90
No. 265 Same upholstered in broca-
tollo o5 M
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500 Shot Gun for %11.95.

This gun is built of the finest laminated
steel twist; breech loading, back action. re-
bounding locks. pistol grip stock, fancy
butt plate, patented fore end. checkered.
large firing pins, top snap break.
No. 91.-Ten-gauge, 30 or 32-inch bar
rels weight ~ to S1a lbs. .$u 30
No. 92-Twelve-gauge, 30 or 2-inch
barrels 7ls to Sh lbs. ................... H.S5
No. 93.-Sixteen-gauge, 80 or 32-inch
barrels, 61a to lbs. n.96
We have a large variety of single and
double-barrel shotguns and rifles, and q
full line of sporting goods. powder. shot.
cartridges, shells, etc. Write for anything
YOU want; we have it, or can get 1t.
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wing Machine $1O.75.

Description = Ornamented head, nickel
Piateo balance wheel. oN-polished wood
work. iron stand, with casters. swing draw
ers Every machine is supplied with a set
OF attachments free, and one package of
needles. six bobbins and instruction book.
no one dares meet this price.
NO. 7l-ksow arm Singer sewing ma
~ chine. factory price, $685. for. ....... $40 IS
NO. ,az-LoW arm Singer: same as
above. but stronger built; worth
= SO; for $500. go. .................. 145o
No. 73-High arm Singer sewing ma
factory price, SIS. for ................ 1910
No IRA high arm RUBY, three
drawers and drop leaf; all latest
our price. 1.-THE Best. q 90
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-08-26
Minnesota Normal School and Business G0lleg6

Our school embraces the following Ds-
partments-Prepar achers, Univer-
Sity CONNIE rcial Shorthand ard Typ,-
writing, Fen Art. Music and Eloc ution
Students may enter at any time and Sc
lect the studies they want No entrance
examinations. Good board and lodging
cheap. Send this add with your application.
g. LOETEIELO or j. NJ. BALZER,
2006 G, dar Avenue, Minneapolis, MINI.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-08-26

During the boiling hot weather of the
past three weeks poor, husbandless
woman with Ave small children has toiled
in the fields within a short distance Of
Chicago to keep life in the bodies of her
offsprings.
During the most of that time Mark
Hanna has schemed in Chicago with
select handful of American workmen,
whose aggregated wealth represents
$5o.0O0OOo. to put a gang of commercial
cannibals in charge Of the government
Coming Nation.
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CLOTHING.
H. Mems SIS. SIG and SIS Suits

No PAL Mems 49, Sic and SIS Suits
Tor .......'.....' .'..''*AV'v"
These suits are made up of all-wool sergeS
and black Clay Worsted, lined with Italian
cloth, in following styles:
No. 242 Square Cut, Single Breasted
Round Cornered Sack, $15 SIG and $lS
for ........... 49,. .*AV'0~
NJ and 's az % for ................. 1000
NJ md 600 ....,,........ 1000
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-08-26

Inc daily list OF suicides grows longer.
Private monopoly IL bearing abundant
fruit. Finding every effort to do business
is crushed by the superior facilities and
power Of monopoiies. and every legitimate
avenue of making even living il denied.
thousands Of hopeless people kill themselves
to get out of their despair and misery.
from this crushing process there will be =
fine, large, fat row in this country, but un-
til that time hopeless people will kin them
seves. Glorious system.-Appeal to Reason.
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COAL.

No. 321.-Hard or Soft Coal in car lots at
first cost direct from the docks. We handle
the BEST GRADES OF COAL, and can
give inside prices to our customers. Send
cash and get best terms.
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PEOPLES NARD Titles SUPPLY ca.
80 24e 26I. 253 Eighth Paul. MINI.


No. 4o1-1oo pounds of German Granu-
NO. 402-S gal Fancy Table Syrup. fine
No. 4os4 pounds Fancy new CROP un-
coiored Japan Tea. sells at SOC $500. 100
No. 4o4-5E pounds Broken Java Coffee
q fine drinker) ......... 100
No; 4o5-1o s-lb cans Table Peaches,
No. 4os 20 lib can Sugar Corn. ......... 100
NO. ao7-So-pound box Good Laundry
No. 4Osao pounds fine large Caiifor: 80
No. $3.50 pounds choice California ''''
E I,a Apricots .............;..; 100
NO. 4O-A pounds choice evaporated
dried Raspberries ................... 100
No. Ills pounds Baking Powder. in
No. 412-15 cans Garee cansi sardines ~
in mustard 49,. ........ .............. 100
No. 41s-s2 pounds good Carolina Rice. 100
No. LE7S pounds Rolled Oats for 80. 100
NO $3.50 lib packages corn starch :. 100
No. 1850 pounds German Sage or
prepared Tapioca -. ............ 100
NO. M5-Sugar Cured Hams, per Id -. 10
NO 4lS-Pic-nic Hams, per Id ............ .08
No. 4l9-Wire steel nails from to s
No. 42O-wire steel nails from 10 to GO
No. xaHWa per x White 81, in 6b,. min $50
nesota test, per gal ................. ~
No. 4s2-Stove gasoline, in bbls. per gal 1917
No. pan TsI es per IN 0 sb Ito
No. s2s1Hen EN- Clay, ioc cigar. No. ~
No. artssle Ms 50 In Ms box perfecto. i.o;d 100
everywhere for 1Oc) 50 in a box. 1.25
NO. 4HCA family scales weighs " OF.
to 24O lbs) Observation-Disclosures. 2.95
The above are leading bars gains and from
% to % per cent below retailers prices.
NO PACKAGES ARE BROKEN. ORDER
ALL YOU LIKE. NO RESERVE
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MEMS PANTS.

NO. 2l. Mems Jean Pants; black
gray and steel. $3.50. &, $3.50
NO. 252. Mems Corduroy Pants dark
and light colOrs. 1926 S. rs
NO. 203 Mems Good Cashmere Pants;
IN dark or light .$175 and 500
No. 254 Boys Clothing-Suits from e
. to ................... ........ .....$ $50
NO. 255. Mems Bicycle Suits, "a to......$ 100
NO. 2o6 Bicycle Coats, $2.25 to .........$ 800
No. PSI. Bicycle Pants, 81. so to...$ 400
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BICYCLES.

THE REPRESENTATIVE ..... 50 -
No !. Any 500 or $50 made for .... n.0e
NO. Amy $85 wheel. $500. 80. 90.
No. Amy SIS wheel .............. Se.0os
No. Amy SIS wheel. $3.50
The high grade wheel we give five-year
guarantee. Our factory makes all the parts
OF wheels. and sell In large quantities to
other builders Of wheels, who put them to-
gether and sell them under copyrighted
names for 800, while they make profit out
OF you of $4l on a. wheel. These are facts,
and can be proved.
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Ripans Tabules: for sour stomach.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-08-26

Rfpans Tabules: pleasant laxative.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1896-08-26

And why has silver fallen in value?
Because it was denied access to the
mints. Give it free access once more,
as gold has, and it would be worth at
once what it was before it was de.
monetized in 1873. The right to be
coined gave market for the metal at
fixed price. Deprived of that mar
ket and the bullion became a COM
modify; and its price is fixed by the
demand for it on the part of India,
China. Japan, ETC., aud the limited
use for it in the arts. Gold treated
similarly would have fallen In the
same way.
But the professor reiterates his
patent blunder, that the owner of
bullion carries it, worth 50 cents. to
the mint to be made into. dollars
worth 100 cents! The professor
dwarfs the human intelligence to the
measure Of his own. He seems to
think the average man would sell for
SD cents what he could get 100 cents
for, by going block or two farther!
The professor might do it, but for
LuudCCLJ Vic uuAAdu IdMiAy dEC uOt
all McC!earys. The bcnevolence of
God forbids such n conclusion.
But let us go a step farther. Mr..
McCleary adds.
81 want to call your attention to
one or two facts inconncction with it,
by way OF explanation. In the first
Mace Uncle Sam does not allow an in
diyfdual to come with So cents worth
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25
WEST vIR0INIA's CHOICE.

The Charleston Mail is emphatical-
ly of the opinion that Senator Elkins
IS not only Presidential possibility
but strong probability. The Mail
very pertinently says:
lie has national reputation. He
is one Of the shrewdest politicians
and readers Of men in the nation. He
is man of extraordinary business
ability, and is recognized today as
being among the strongest men in
the Senate of the United States. He
is Southern man who possesses the
full confidence OF the North He can
get the united support of the South in
the convention, and can command as
much strength from the North as any
man in the North can, after the north
ern delegates abandon their favorite
sons. 1t is the duty of the Republi-
cans of West Virginia to declaM for
Senator Elkins for President, as soon
as they can get together. and we be-
lieve it the duty OF Senator Elkins to
declare his candidacy for the presiden-
cy."
To all of which the Herald sub
scribers except the final proposition,
for the reason that there is no necessi-
ty for formal announcement by the
senator. The people have performed
that duty and unless all signs fail
West Virginia will have the pleasure
of naming the next President.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25
THEY APE NOW BUDDING.

There are those who turn up their
noses at newspapers and sneeringly
remark that they do not amount to
anything anyhow. Those same gen
tlemen, when they want to make
point-get themselves nominated and
elected to an ofice-invariably adopt
some plan to ingratiate themselves
into the good graces Of those same
newspapers. While they belittle the
work of the editor and make it a point
to starve him into submission, no
class OF men is half so obsequious.
II they fail in their Establishments.
they at once organize an effort to start
another paper. They want and must
have personal organ. Nothing az
lords an editor more pleasure than to
assist true men to positions of honor
aud trust. There is nothing, on the
other hand, which he abhors more
than synoophautic, perennial office
seekers. He comes to know them in
all Of their horrid meanness and he
mas to exercise a God-given grace to
keep from exposing them to the pub
he Were he to do so many men who
appear very large in their own minds
and IN the minds of their admirers
would become so diminutive that in
tne language OF Sam Small they would
drown II one should spit on them.
oueh creatures are found in every
community and merit more newspaper
space than is usually voluntarily
given them.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25
NO TIC e.
TO THE
Holders Of Bonds Of BerkeleV
County, West Virginia.

TO all schom 1t mag concern.
Pursuant to an Act Of the Legislature
of West Virginia passed on the 9th day
of March, 1879, and an Order of the
County Court of Berkeley County. in
the State of West Virginia. made on the
Both day of December, 1895, the under
signed committee, duly appointed BY
said court for the purpose, hereby gives
notice to all persons or corporations
holding any one or more of the outstand-
ing bonds of the said county of Berke-
ley, or the County Court of Berkeley
County, West Virginia, authorized by
the said Act and issued on the 3lst dav
of December, A. D. 1880, numbered from
one ~ to two hundred and twenty-five
t225) inclusive, to present the same and
each OF them to L. G. Gerling, Sheriff of
the said county of Berkeley, at his Office
in the courthouse at Martinsburg. in
said county, on Monday, the 9th dav of
January, a.. ID. 1896, tor payment. dne
provision having been made therefor:
and that, If unpresented on that date the
said bonds shall cease to bear interest
and none viii be paid thereon. at the
expiration Of one month from the 2jth
day of January, A. ID. 1896. the same
being the date OF the last publication q,
this notice, as provided BY said Act.
Given under our hands at Martinsbure.
" Va, this Ist day Of January a. b.
Fl. j. SErBERT.
Z. G. GERhrxG.
ADRIAN G. NADENBoUscH.
.xo. Committee.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25
INVENTORS AND PATENTS.

bodybuilding patents number 1916.
There are 1880 patented knitting
machines.
The steam engine is covered by
1857 patents.
There are 1928 different kinds Of
patented nails.
There are 459 patents covering ma
sonry work.
There are 1888 different kinds OF
velocipedes.
The manufacture of gas is covered
by 5000 patents.
The manufacture of felt is covered
by III patents.
Patented machines for bookbinding
number $500.
Watch and clock making is encour-
aged by 364o patents.
There are I449 different appliances
for drawing wire.
Arkansas has one inventor in every
1922 Of its population.
There are 2266 patents and models
of sheet metal wire.
There are 1919 patent locks and
latches for doors and gates.
There are 42oo different kinds of
saws and saving apparatus.
North Carolina has one inventor to
every 1887 of its people.
The Patent Office has issued 7633
patents on laundry appliances.
New Jersey has one inventor to
every 1857 of its population.
There are 2I8S tools used, or which
may be used, in stoneworking.
Patents on explosives have been is
sued to the number of 500.
The builders of tall houses have 1850
elevators to choose from.
Papier mache goods have been pat
ented to the number of 1851.
Ofair and gas engines 1925 different
varieties have been patented.
One thousand and ninety patents
have been issued for paving
Cannons, guns, pistols and project
lies are protected by 26S patents.
There are 424o models of patented
pumps in our Washington Office.
OF mechanical motors there are I775
known to the officials at the Patent
Office.
Patent needles and pins are made to
the number of Us different varieties.
st. Louis Globe Democrat.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25

A question Of considerable moment
is now agitating the minds of Repub-
licans in this State. 1t is as to the
advisability of holding one or two
conventions. According to the rule
OF the National committee, the con
vention to elect delegates to the Ma
tional convention must be held by or
before May II. Some agree that the
State convention to nominate State
officers can be held at the same time
Others think that too early. They
say that the people are not ready to
select the State ticket and that II
would make long and naturally list
less campaign. So far as we have
heard Republicans in this section ex-
press themselves they are most decid-
edly favorable to two conventions
They say that it is a good thing TO
meet and get better acquainted and
formulate plans. The campaign will
be warm oneand too much care can
not be had in the selection of candi-
dates. The first convention will
likely find all of the candidates in the
field and the best material will bear
inspection. 1t is often well to go
/ slow.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25
A BANQUET.
To West Virginia Representatives in
Congress.

10 VSol virginia Representative IN
Congress.
The reception and banquet rendered
Thursday evening by West Virginia
Republicans to the States representa-
tives in Congress, and other special
guests, at the Hotel Page, in Wash :
ington, was a most pleasant affair
1t was plain West Virginia welcome
transferred to the Capitol and West
Virginia cheer was dispensed in all
its purity.
Although under Republican aus
pices, the occasion was not strictly
political. The addresses were broad
guage and treated more OF the States
business than its politics.
From the list of toasts these are
given as samples:
"Oar Invited Guests, response by
the master of ceremonies; "West Vir-
ginia-Her Glorious Future, Mr.. Ell
kins; "Her Sun kissed Hills, and
what they Contain" Mr.. Dayton;
"Her Boys in Blue. and what they
Did, Mr.. Blue, of Kansas; "Her
Fertile Valleys. Their Stores of
Wealth, Mr. Miller; Her Daughters
Fair, and how they Bless U.s." Mr..
Lacey, of Iowa; Her Sylvan Streams.
and what they Float" Mr.. Dovener;
"Her Wandering Boys, and where
they are at, Mr.. Deliver, of Iowa.
The committee having the affair in
charge were-W. B. Mathews, who is
secretary; Col. John Slack, J. S. At
kinson, Captain S. F. Mcbride, c. F.
Scott, DIR. ]. ]. Richardson, John T.
Harris, VIM. Ramp, James P. Geyer,
c. M. Shinn, and ]. VIM. DeGrange.
Mr.. Shinn was master of ceremonies.
The addresses were both eloquent
and patriotic. The almost affectionate
regard of all present for Senator FL
kins was most remarkable. We are
very sure it was pleasant place to be.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25

The free silver crowd is in a strait
betwixt two. They do not know just
what to do. They are satisfied their
heresies will not win in the Republi-
can convention, and have about con-
cluded that Cleveland and his crowd
will control the Democraticg gathering
Apparently all that is left them is to
flock by themselves or join the Popu-
lists. There is talk of a straightout
organization, but there's the rub.
They are in doubt as to their strength
and the leaders, mostly ohice-holders,
dislike to lose their Jobs.
Martinsburg herald. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1881-1920, 1896-01-25
How's This!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
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not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
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We the undersigned, have known
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believe him perfectly honorable in all
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by their firm.
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Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter-
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Price 7sc. per bottle. Sold by all
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