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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
NO STYLE ABOUT BRYAN
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Garden. The only thing that attracts at
tentlon in Bourke Cockran's utteranceS Is
the conclusive proof that he furnishes
that he is far In advance OF any radical
tepublican stump speaker In the country
In the matter OF maiignity. He charges
that the silver movement Is a conspiracy
the object of which Is 10 overturn all
the rights of property. This conspiracy
Is composed of silver mine owners of the
West and unreconciled slave owners of
the South. He insists tnat, having lost
their property In the slaves, as n result
OF the war. they now seek to destroy the
other property in order to balance the
account"
The Post Is one of the newspapers
which are disposed to be eminently fair
In this fight" but we feel sure that if
MIR. Blackburn had stopped TO think he
would have realized that neither the
Post nor any other self-respecting news
paper Is or could be under the smallest
obligation to treat Mr.. Bourke Cochran
seriously In the connection he refers to.
Let Mr.. Blackburn consider for n mo-
ment who Bourke Cochran is, and who
are the persons he describes as the "un-
reconciled slave owners OF the South"
Can he see. can he imagine any reason
why such gentlemen as John W. Dan
lei. Edward Cary Walthall, James X.
Jones. George Graham Vest, Francis
Marion Cockrcll. John ~. Morgan. Isham
G. Harris. and scores of other we might
nnme-can he imagine any reason we
ask. why these gentlemen should need
defense against Bourke Cochran? They
snav be mistaken, but at least they are
sincere. honorable, high-minded. patriot
ic American citizens. They have inner
tied the character OF patriotic ancestors
They respect the traditions of families
whose history Is part of the history of
this country. Does not the spectacle of
this political Hesian, this truculent adj
venturer. lecturing them on duty and
honor. strike MIR. Blackburn as gro
tesuue? All we know OF Cochran is that
he was taken up by Tammany Hall and
sent to Chicago to defeat Mr.. Cleveland's
nomination In 1892: that he delivered n
tremendous ovation, which had about
as much effect on his audience as the
ner might have had that, few months
afterward. he was one of Mr.. Cleveland's
most assiduous todes; that he declaim-
ed and GRATED and spluttered in Con-
gress against the income tax, and then
voted for 1t when the time came; that
Tammany Hall, disguised with his
coarse conceit and indignant AZ his base
|ingIatitude. relegated him to political
obscuritv from which he had been orig
inallv snatched and now he lends his
lungs. his language, and legs to those
who can-if they will-give him what he
chiefly wants. And that Is knowing
quite enough
No. no. Mr.. Blackburn. The gentlemen
OF the South need no defense against this
imported blatherskite, this staggering
adventurer. this professional soldier OF
fortune. Their regulations, their mo-
lives. their claims to honor and respect
are not at the disposal of Bouris Cock
ran. and the Post, for one, declines to
insult them by such a suppoSition.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
Town OF SUFFOLK

VIII succeed in her purpose before the
night Is over.
About o'clock this afternoon Mrs.
RI January. who resides at No. Sarato-
"a street, saw colored woman walking
continually Into the back yard OF Mr.
W. j. Green. next door. She carried on
her arm bucket, which was deposited
In the woodhouse. The woman began
piling on 1t wood. pieces OF iron and 9TH
er OBJECTS within reach, her object ev-
IDENTIFY being to hide II and the human
contents from view
MRS. January heard baby's voice
fatntly rising and realized what was be-
ing done. She hurriedly called q man
70 summon an officer, going to the other
sue OF the house. The woman with the
child
SlCYCLISTS In HARD LUCK.-Two
Young men claiming to hail from Read
ing, IA, and attired in bicycle costumes.
nave been making tour on their wheels.
Ihey were getting in hard luck fnan-
c!allv when they struck Su[folk to-day
and said they were tired OF their trip,
but had not enough money 10 get home.
Ihey decided. after reflection, TO sell
their VIII els. which they did at sacr!-
nee. realizing only sl5 apiece for them.
Ihey hastily secured tickets and left
town.
ATTORNEYS GOING HoME.-capt.
George d. Wise and Colonel II. L. Bow
KIM who have been engaged in defending
Major c. w. Wright this week, left this
afternoon for their respective homes in
itiehmond and Smithned. They will re-
turn Sunday afternoon MIR. Merritt
Briggs. who has been i'll for several DAYS,
VIII be well enough to enter the case
monday, The first witness TO be called
VIII probably be Thomas a. Balm, OF
NorIoik. an expert accountant.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
JEALOUS AND UNITED.
On folk Democracy Has ON fla Fight
ing Clothes.

Suffolk. Va, August 22.-(SpecisD-
The Democratic Executive Committee
of Nansemond county had meeting
to-day in the City Hall. Chair
man ]. e. West presiding. Every dis
trict in the county was represented,
and the meeting was a harmonious one.
1t was decided the delegates to the Port
Norfolk Congressional Convention
should be chosen at Il convention in
Suffolk on Monday, September IA
One delegate at large will be elected
and one for every 100 votes cast for
Cleveland in 1892. The several districts
will. therefore. be entitled to the follow
Ing representatives: Suffolk, 8; Holy
Neck. 3: Sleepy Hole. Q; Cypress, .;
Chuckatuck. s. Total from Nansemond,
IS.
REPORTS of an encouraging nature
were received ali over the county, and
the people are apparently alive to the
issue. There will likly be gains in all
the county districts which will more
than overcome the loss Of gold Demo-
Gratis In Suffolk. The chairman was
instructed to secure the best speaker OBJ
tainable on the day OF the convention.
The convention will be called to order
Mt IL and the speaking IS to begin at ~
The Executive Committee will be re-
organized
ATTEMPTED INF'ANTICIDE-Th
was a dastardly attempt this afternoon
TO make way with the life OF young
bahv. The first attempt was detected
and failed. but from the look Of determi-
nation worn by the woman in whose
hands the execution OF the job was
| placed. 1t is highly probable that she
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
PROPOSALS.

p RoPoSALs FOR SUPPLIES FOR
12 8 pfop Mo1fols snaoase
p p for Supplies for the Navy-yard.
NSorfolk. Va. to be opened September l.
1915, at the Bureau of Supplies and Ac,
counts, Navy Department, Washinuton.
ISos c. matil IL O'clock noon. September i.
thereafter, TO furnish. at the Navy-~ar3
Norfolk. Va, quantity OF juniper shores
WITH pine stage plank and yellow pine
me articles must conform to the Nnvv
standard and pass the usual naval inspec
uon: blank proposals will be furnished
Norfolk. Va. TIE bids, ali things bains.,
equal. decided by lot The Department.
reserves the right to waive defects or to
geous to the Government. EDWfN
STEWART. Paymaster-Gencral, u. s N
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CHARLES CITY COUNTY.
Hon. ID. Gardiner tyler Endorsed for
COuereas.

Charles City Court House, Aug. 20, 1896.
Editor Norfolk Virginian
Sir: AT Democratic meeting held
here to-day resolutions ratfying the
nomination Of Bryan and Sewall, and en-
aorsine the course of Hon. d. G. Tyler
In congress. and recommending his re-
nomination. were passed
Mr.. Tyler being requested to speak,
delivered very able and eloquent adj
dress before the meeting, which was
heard with deepest interest by the large
audience.
His address was mainly on the money
question. and showed a thorough knowl-
edge Of the subject
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
Norfolk College for Young Ladies,

Next session begins SEPTEMBER 30.
lSG. The courses of study are thorough
anu practical, including English. Matte
mates the Languages, Science Arr
Music. :locution; all taught by conipetent
instructors Primary and intermediate
college grades. ''
Charges ms low as can be afforded for
;he advantages given. Catalogues NAV
De mad At BOOK stores or at the college
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES.
NORFOLK ACADEMY

is PRIVATE school for boys and young
ileh' Last session our students ranged in
.So from III TO q years. Distinctive fea-
J. its modern spirit.
2 its broad curriculum.
s. Its judCious discipline
z me social standing Of its pupils.
H. continuity of its instruction
ddiroush poth elementary and Secon-
uary grades without change of teach
g. ITS college-bred teachers (all menu
e. us moderate charges.
Q US two-acre playground.
!! Its success.
TO- local sentiment
rnteen years ago It was said that the
peopte OF Norfolk, Portsmouth and vicin-
II! womb not support a modern school for
ooSs OF a grade above the grammar
school.. The Academy has dsproven the
G ma u-asf years graduating class
was the largest in fifteen years. In the
students.
Catalogue ready August TO- The APP
phcation blank in each catalogue should
DC hlled out and returned to the under
signed without delay. Seats not re-en-
gagged by former pupils on or before Sept
VIII ne open TO new applicants.
IN the opening day. Sept. %. new pupils
VIII De examined for classification. Back
ward or diiiident pupils may consult the
rffncipal privately at his residence, PIG
FreemaSon street
ROBERT W. TUNsTALL, b. a..
1yZ4-l'su'w-lOw Principal.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
SOUTH SIDE FEMALE rNsTTTUTE.

OUTHERN FEMALE COLLEGE. Pr
- ltSBI RG, VA-Twcve officers and
teachers; 100 students; number of boarders
united to thirty: best collegiate advantao
ges; with social influences of n real Vir
GINA home; unsurpassed climate: low
terms T5n,,,, send for illustrated catalogue
AK HRtt iuR KYLE DAVIS. A. NJ, Presi-
o W- jy2S-lm
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23

Wash
De it's
shell
had at - e N 'o''SSSi
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
81 Our Notion List. .

We're doing everything TO make this
lNorfolk's representative notion counter, even
the little prices at which these things arc sold,
are different perhaps from prices you've us-
TALLY paid for the identical items. Look
and see!
Crochet Cotton, ali colors, &c. spool.
each.
Woven Initial Lette RS, or underwear. &c.
Sc. pack CT Sc letters.
Good Sticky Mucilage, 2 bottles for Sc.
Bixby's Shoe Polish, &c. bottle.
Mennens Talcum Powder, I5c. or 2 fer
25c.
Good Palm Soap, Sc. cake.
Solgate's 'Violep Powder, 17c.
genuine.)
Cashmere Bouquet SOAP, 2]c. cake.
Coz. bottle good Vaseline, 7c.
2oo Yards Basting Cotton, 3 spoo1s for Sc.
Good size Kid Curriers', Sc. doz.
9-'nch Horn Combs, regular IOc. values,
White Taoe, ali widths, &c. roll.
ChIldren's Leather and Stockinet Knee
Black Hooks and Eyes, &c. card.
Medium size Stockinet Dress Shields. Sc.
pair.
SINGH Black Enamel Handle, Nickel
Shoe Hooks, Sc.
81 Gents Furnishings. 81
Special items shown each day to give you
an idea o. this Counters uscfulnessNwc sell
furnishings on the same small margin of
profit as we do everything else here.
gents White Shirts, linen bosom, laund-
cred, open down entire front, coat shirt,
69c.
White String Ties, Sc. dozen.
Silk Club Ties, 19c., worth 25c. each.
Gents all Wool Bathing Suits, several col
ors in striped effects, now they're S2.75.
25c. Satin and Plain Web Suspcnders, y
lie.
Gents all Linen, plain and colored border
Handkerchicfs, y I-2c.
Hermsdorfs fast black Half Hoe, regular
made, spliccd heel and toe, IOc..
Gents SI.00 Numbered Neglieee Shirts,
75e,, (some with extra collars. some attached
collars.)
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
aUC1l]u BICYCLE Sale
Tuesday Il a. m., and 7p. m.
HENRY BROS. & CO..
1T Cranky ST., Norfolk, Va.

BY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST
- executed by James Branch to me. al
trustee, and by direction of the party Sc.
o9F M " snail offer for sale at the landing
gust, 1886. at 10 O'Clock a. m, the Bug Eve
schooner PC RAvON, with all appurtenances
10 saeSdy said trust. JAS. c. WISE,
aoIo-iVt Trustee.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
A WONDERFUL MEDICINE.

BEECHAM'S PILLS. taken as directed,
Will quickly restore Females to complete health.
Thoy promptly remove distractions or irregu.
1arities OF tho system. Eors
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
Miller, Rhoads & Co.
Miller, Rhoads & Co.
Miller, Rhoads & Co.
TOMORROW BEGINS HERE NORFOLK, VA, AUGUST a. 1884,
"A ~ Great@s Wash ~ Goods 4Sensationl

In the morning when doors interesting
home in Norfolk whhts ~ " ~ oSN'sii
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-23
WITHOUT A RIVAL,

Annual Sales more than 100000 Boxes
zoe. at Drug Stores. or will be sent by o. g.
Aeents- b. E. ALLEN CO., 1856 Canal St., Neg
sorh, post paid. upon roeolpt OF price. Book
neo upon application.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
THE FIGHT ON JONES.
ALTGELD WILL DEMAND HIS
RETIREMENT.
There is Nothing Satisfactory to the Pops
About Jones and Altgeld Says He
Muddled Matters at St. Louis.

Chicago, Aug. THE Times-Herald
says there is a fight on between Gov.
Altgeld and Senator Jones, of the
Democratic national committee. 1t
will be fought out at the New York
session of the committee, which con-
venes on Tuesday, August II. While
Gov. Altgeld will not be present he
will be represented and from present
indications Chairman Jones will be
compelled to recede from certain po-
sitions he has taken. If certain of the
western leaders have their way Sena-
tor Jones will be forced to practically
abdicate his position as commander
in-chief of the Democratic forces.
While the complaint was general all
along the western line, the difficulty
has proceeded to the point of an open
rupture between Senator Jones and
Gov. Altgeld. The latter in private
conversation has declared that no
more unfortunate selection could have
been made. Gov. Altgeld holds Chair
man Jones personally responsible for
the Sewall-Watson muddle, and is of
the opinion that had the Arkansas
senator remained away from st. Louis
matters would have arranged them
selves in much better shape. Much
correspondence and many kilograms
have passed between Gov. Altgeld
and Chairman Jones. When Mr..
Jones left st. Louis at the close of the
Populist convention he announced his
intention of meeting Gov. Altgeld in
Springfield or Chicago, before he went
east He left his Arkansas home one
day last week, and a score Of western
Democratic leaders came to Chicago
for the purpose of having a confer
ence preliminary to the first formal
meeting of the national committee.
Senator Jones went from st. Louis
direct to Washington and in reply to
the statement that Gov. Altgeld had
waited two days in Springfield for
the purpose of meeting said, he had
no idea that the governor was anx-
ious to see him.
The Altgeld people charge painful
lack of energy on the chairman's part,
and claim that he Is not acceptable
to the Populists. IS
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
FORAKER is NOT DODGING.

Cincinnati, Aug. 7.-Regarding his
trip, about which much has been said,
Senator ]. b. Foraker yesterday said:
Yes, l am going to Europe. leave
on the 18th of this month and will
bring my daughters home. That's all
there is to it It's trip to Europe
such as l have made three or four
times before"
II will be back in time for the cam
paign. l will participate in the open
ing at Columbus before leaving. The
party managers desired me to post
pone my trip until then, which 1 did.
1 will be back on September u, and
will again go into the campaign just
where l find Others"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
Ii HUNG CHANG.

London, Aug. Iii Hung Chang,
the Chinese ambassador extraordina-
ry, at the coronation of the car, who
is now the guest of the British ma
ton, paid visit to the house of com
mons. Through an interpreter, he
conversed for some time with the Ri.
Hon. Jos. Chamberlain, the colonial
secretary, and the Rt. Hon. Geo. n.
Curzon, parliamentary secretary of
the foreign office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
COTTON PLANTATIONS BURNING

. Little Rock, Ark, Aug. THE cot
ton fields in LOnoke county are being
destroyed by fire. Already large plan
tatiOns have been swept and the
flames are still raging. In the bot
tom lands near England, the cotton
plant obtains a very large size. The
stalks have been dried by the hot
weather and are now in an inflamable
condition. The fire started in a field
near England and by sunset over 400
acres had been totally destroyed. Re-
ports from England state that the
fire is approaching the town and the
citizens have organized a bucket brig
ade to protect their residences. Many
fences and farm houses are already
destroyed. A force of 100 convicts
has been sent to England to assist in
fighting the fire.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
A WOMAN in CUBA.
SHE D0NS MALE ATTIRE TO ES-
UAPE ARREST
Smuggles Herself on Board an American
Steamer and Gets Away From the
Island as a Stowaway.

New York. Aug. Miss Cecil
Charles, who says that she went to
Cuba several months ago or the pur-
pose of obtaining material for a book,
was a passenger by the Ward line
steamship City of Washington, which
arrived from Havana Wednesday. and
whose passengers were sent to Hoff-
man Island for investigation. Miss
Charles says that after travelling
through the island a newspaper cor
respondent warned her that her lib
erty and possibly her life was in dan
ger. She acted upon the warning as
soon as it was received, and going to
her hotel made preparations for leav-
ing the city.
Before she could do so the house
was surrounded by Spaniards. Their
coming thoroughly alarmed her and
fearing every moment that she would
be hurried to prison, she decided to
evade arrest by Disgusting herself.
She arrayed herself in boys clothes,
tucked her hair under an old hat,
soiled her face and hands and unob-
served stole out of back door and
unobserved made her way to the city.
The Ward line steamship City Of
Washington was at anchor in the har-
Dor and making ready to get under
way Miss Charles hired a small row
boat and went alongside. The gang
way ladders had been taken in but a
rope ladder was trailing over the side
and she succeeded in getting on board.
She slowed away" she said, and did
not make her presence known until
the ship was clear of the harbor and
all danger passed. Then she revealed
her identity, paid her passage money,
and was given a state room and a
stewardess fitted her out with femi.
| nine garb.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
TELEPHONE
MR.. KAMPMANN BUYS A RANCH.

Beeville, Tex, Aug. 5.-(Special.)-
T. B. Brundrett sold to II. D. Ramp
mann nearly 1000 acres of land ad-
joining the town of Normanna, IL
miles above Beeville, this week. The
price paid was $3.50 per acre cash.
Messrs. Taught and Archer, of
West Tennessee, who have been out
in this section prospecting, returned
home Tuesday. They were delighted
with this country, and will bring their
families out soon.
Miss Lottie Lancaster came down
from San Marcos Monday evening on
her way to Oakville, where she will
take the foremanship of the Live Oak
County Times, now owned by her
brother, T. J. Lancaster.
Prof, E. VIM. e. Vacher, of London,
England, gave free entertainment
at the opera house last night. His ex-
hibition Of beautiful and wonderful
chemical experiments was entertain
ing and instructive.
A number of school teachers passed
through here Monday and Tuesday,
returning from the normal institute
held in Rockport.
Miss Bertha Powell, accompanied
by her two little sisters, is visiting
friends at Blanconia.
Mr.. Fitzpatrick, of McMullen coun-
ty, was here this week. He reports
everything blooming up there.
Ross West, one of Beeville's boys,
who has been absent for several
months, has returned.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lawrence May spent a
few days this week with Mr.. Jessie
Borroum.
Mr.. Tom Cox has just returned from
business trip out in the western part
of the county.
Mr.. ]. ]. Meyers, Of Moscow, Tex,
spent Tuesday here looking after his
interests.
Alma Lawley, daughter Of L. P.
Lawley, aged about ii years, died at
Oakville Monday night Of fever.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
REEDY WILL INSIST.
THO TEXAS POPS DESIRE TO IGNORE
HIS INDEPENDENT MOTION.
Convention Down to Hard Work Today
Finishing up the Making up of the
Populist State Ticket.

Galveston, Tex, Aug. 7.-(Special)-
The POpulist convention this morn
ing nominated E. o. Meitzen, of
Bosque county, for comptroller, Ter
rell and Word withdrawing. Harry
Tracy. Barnett Gibbs and Stump Ash
by, the committee appointed to for
mulate answers to kilograms, sprung
the following kilograms for the en-
dorsement of the convention:
Replying to Louisiana Pop conven-
tons telegram: Texas provides q
full electoral ticket and declares no
Watson, then no Bryan
Replying to the Kansas Pop conven1
ton: Texas returns greetings; will
put out a -the-Road electoral
ticket in the field"
Replying to Georgia Pop conven-
ton: Texas unanimously endorses
the Watson and the Middle-of-the-
Road ticket"
G. III. Jenkins, of Brown county, op-
poses sending kilograms, and says
they are fire brands, and would cause
the defeat of the Populist party. He
says let the Democrats have Sewall If
they want. The Pops can go ahead
and vote their ticket. He said he was
Middle-of-theRoad man at st.
Louis, but bowed to. the will of the
convention. He was cut off in his re-
marks by the point of order being
raised, and the convention refused by
big majority, 10 suspend the rules
and let him speak further. The mat
ter will not come up again until the
nominations are concluded.
Buck Walton, the nominee of the
Pops for attorney general. tells this
correspondent if kilograms are sent
he won't accept. .,--
Ben Terrell says if they are sent he
would not make a speech in the cam
paign.
The convention dragged along,
nominating E o. Meitzen for comp
troller on the second ballot, and S. o.
DAVIS for treasurer on the first bal
lot.
The committee on platform offered
to report on resolutions referred to It,
bat the convention decided to proceed
to nominations and hear the report
later.
The committee will report adverse
ly on the Reedy resolution, which
contains no Watson, no Bryan" ex-
pressions. Reedy says he will insist
upon his resolution before the house.
After the nominating speeches for
land commissioner, recess was taken
until ? p. m.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
HERBERT WILL GO ABROAD.

Washington, d. c., Aug. Passage
has been engaged on the American
liner st. Louis, August 9th, for Sec
rotary Herbert, his private secretary,
and Miss Herbert, and return passage
on the Paris about a month later.
RumOrs connecting the secretary's
trip to Europe with alleged matrimo-
NAL Intentions are authoritatively con,
tradicted.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
San Antonio Texas Friday, August 7: 1896.
CARPET FIRM FAILS.

Philadelphia, Pa, Aug. Boyd,
Harley & Co., carpet dealers, made an
assignment for the benefit of their
creditors. Counsel for the firm said:
''The liabilities are $2JO,OOO and the
firm has on its books upward of $780,
600, but owing to business depression
and the number of failures, a number
of these will doubtless prove uncOl-
lectable.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-08-07
AMERICAN MONEY NOT WANTED

Montreal, Aug. THE St Hyacinth
chamber Of commerce has passed a
resolution taking exception to the ac-
ton Of the banks in that district in
charging a discount of 10 per cent on
American money. 1t has also issued
a warning to merchants, farmers and
the public in general not to accept
American money upon any considera-
ton.