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Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Celebrate Their silver Wedding.

The silver wedding of Mr.. and Mrs. j.
T. Terrell was celebrat ID at their resi-
dence, .1f27 Floyd avenue, Wednesday
night. A great number Of their friends
bringing with them rich gifts Of silver,
came to participate in the celebration
Promptly at 10 o'clock Mr.. and Mrs
Terrell. headed by three couples Of chill
dren. marched into the parlor, where
they were met by Messrs. " l.. Stormell
and II. A. Bagby. MIR. Stormel deliv-
cred the address of welcome to the
guests. His witty and eloquent speech
brought upon him many looks and smiles
of approval from the fair nymphs present
Mr.. Bagby followed Mr.. StormeH in an
address 10 the couple. He spoke or the
many blessings the Lord had bestowed
upon this couple since they had cast their
los together. His speech was listened
10 with close attention. AZ the conclu-
sion of the addresses the guests march
ed into the dining-room 10 the sumptuous
feast that had been spread for them
The occasion was truly happy one
The couple looked young again. The cell
ebration held in their home VIII be long
remembered by their many friends.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Mrs. Branch's Body En- Route.

The body OF Mrs. John r. Branch, whose
death in Munich last Sunday was an
nounced in the Dispatch. will reach here
some time next week. The remains We're
conveyed from Munich. Bavaria, to Eng
land. en- route home, and will probably
leave for the United States on Saturday.
Mr. Branch landed at Southampton, Eng
land. last evening. The sad intelligence
of his wife's death was communicated to
him by a London friend.
Mrs. Bancroft an aunt Of Mrs. John
Kerr Branch, died in New York city We'd
nesday Mr.. John Kerr Branch and Mrs.
Gould. the mother of Mrs Branch. who
had been visiting her daughter-n-law,
left yesterday for New York to attend the
funeral
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Christmas Carnival.

Every evening next week, commencing
with Monday. will be held a Christmas
carnival at the Cathedral Hall corner
Ninth and Marshall streetsl for the
benefit of the school-house debt. Each
evening the programme will vary. and a
treat is in store for all who may attend.
The admission fee is only 10 cents. and
a coupon Is attached 10 each ticket. en-
titling the holder to a saucer OF cream
or a hot cup Of chocolate. The even ng' 5
entertainment on Monday will be under
the direction of Mr.. VIII McDonough,
assisted by bevy OF pretty young ladies
and handsome young men; also. a num-
Der of graceful and pretty children.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
HARRISON THIEF tELENTs.
Property stolen from Ex-Prcsidcnfs
Wife Returned by Express.

INDIANAPOLIS. December a. - A
package reached General Harrison by
express Tuesday, and it was found to
contain the gold watch and chain and
the diamond pin belonging to Mrs. Har-
rison that were stolen by porch-clmb-
er from his residence some six weeks
ago.
The local police knew nothing of the
finding Of the articles, and the Harrison
family refuse TO say anything further
than that they have been received Who
sent them or whether the General him
self knows is an open question Some
members of the police believe that the
thief, knowing that the articles were
widely advertised. and fearing to dispose
of them, returned them through a friend
Of the eX-Presdent.
Mrs. Harrison was delighted to receive
the stolen property, as the watch was a
present TO her first husband, and the
pin an heirloom in her family. She said
that a more highly appreciated Christmas
gift could not have been made her.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

BY viyfue Of certain deed 40 Dol.
dated June p. 1880 recorded n u..I
10 y. page =. in Henrco Corr,.
Clerks office I will sch. hy nr,.. t
ton. on the premises ON
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1.fs
at Y NJ, The LAND desenteI n ...
deed, as follows cor 500 much tI...f
may be- necessary 90 ray ths ft,
cOsts)-yiz. "That certain tr.ct ...
of land In the county off U.nr.
one mile east Of Tho cify nj g.t.-
on the east side OF Sflrr-n r. F..
designated as lots 8 and Dr. f.. .
of Reuben Biakey and cIna r.rr M
). and adjoining Oakwo0I r.n--.-.
lrERMS. Cash as 10 expenses ga ..
uAy S.360.6l. ere "a as f0 $50 rrfr
al 1897. and balance. III any uor t..-,
"a be announced al SALE
A. l6 r. b. CHAPLIN r-r.t..
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
From Old Ireland.

Colonel J. Bell Bigger yesterday re-
ceiyed a Christmas-card from his KIDS
man. Sr Francis Joseph Bigger at Ar
drie. Belfast The card Is beautifully
colored. and upon it in golden letters
the following:
First flower of the earth,
And first gem Of the sea;
A hearty greeting
The coat-of-arms of this son OF the
Emerald Isle is unique. and has the
motto. Giving and Forgiving."
Colonel Bigger is also in receipt OF
handsome invitation and card, for him
self and ladies to be present at the in
augural reception to be gwen 10 the Gov
ernor Of Connecticut by the First Com
many. Governors Foot-Guard, on We'd
nesday evening January g. 1897. at the
armory. Hartford, Conn. This is an old
and respected organization, and the oc-
casion of this inaugural reception VIII
he replete with patriotism and good
cheer.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
An Infant Deserted by Il. Parent.

A beautiful blue-eyed girl baby about
6 weeks old was found by Mr.. Jones In
the rear OF his residence. on Park street.
just beyond the city limits Wednesday
night at a late hour. He Immediately
notified Magistrate James +. Lewis. who
carried IT to his home. and yesterday
placed 1t In the Foundlings' Hospital. on
Church Hill.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
The peep Runs Christmas Hunt.

The regular Saturday meet of the
Deep-Run hounds, scheduled to be held
at "Rio VISTA" has been changed 10
the kennels" at the usual' hour. Z.
NJ. at which time two foxes Will be
turned out near the clubhouse. Tn )
will be a regular Christmas fox-hunt
and 1t Is expected that a large number
Of members and a great many visitors
will be present.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
AUCTION sALEs-F.ta,.

WHEN REAL ESTATE rs got -
TIMES FOR THE CURRENT , =, ,IHs
OAR YEAR ARE TO BE p ,,-A-t.N.
KATA BY THE VENDOR AM lls)
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

"A ORA
LARGE AMOUNT on cAs...
AND PLUMBERS sTppi ~ iitRs
PIPING, STOVES. FUPN tetl.eeas.
BEING THE OUTFIT or rii3 tfc
tlkM OF sHANKs a strilAfi
II THE STORE AT THE sol A,4,IL
COkNEk or GOVERNOR sNetAsi
co ROSS STREETS. ""D
ALSO a HORSE. WAGON. ANN.
AN iNV Got ssAATE, o AND TIE BOOK ~.
by AUCTION.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTED.

A NEAT, TIDY WOMAN TO COOK
Wash, and Iron for small family. Good
home to the right party. References re-
quired. Apply at once at ll3 west Main
street. de 23-3t"
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WAITED.

A YOUNG MAN, AGED % YEARS,
who needs work very much. desires some
one TO put him I'm a way to make living
Is willing TO do anything. Address
GEORGE H. GATES.
de 25-1t~ 306 east Clay street. city
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

aforementioned store on 'l re
MONDAY. DEFENDER p 1870
beginning az 1870 o'clock A a ..
ana varied STOCK or III i ars
AND GAS-FITTERS MATERi,fs '1Is
sisting Of everything founl m 60.
appointed establishment o. the r-s .
also q HORSE, WAGON. ASH d a,l
NESS, AND IRON SAFE t.r lAg.
BOOk-ACCOCNrS Of said frr n....hl
lar attention H. asked to ono o- ,.. ID.
S sIrs for heating by the hot-wata- ,g..
These goods Will Do sold hi .n,. a
the trade, and bidders NAV f.t
PROMPT work In dlsposinc M ff. .,..f q
TERMS All sums of 500 .-l ~.
cash; and FOR sums over fhlf ...
credit Of three months f0r
dorsed ~.
The stock can Doc seen any f.y.,..
the sale between o a. ~ r.I D.,
calling al the aboYe-monfioraf sf.-. 2
j. JORDAN LrtF,
dc - --.---.----- substituted Tn...
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

Cards, Heads, Statements. Letter
Heads. Note-Heads. Circulars. Handbills
Dodgers. etc. printed by the Dispatch
Company at low prices: Will give you
good work at same prices you pay for
Inferior work Send us your orders and
we will guarantee satisfaction in every
particular.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
Mary's Manager Song.

Sleep, my little Jesus,
On thy bed of hay,
While the shepherds homewaTd
Journey on their way!
Mother is thy shepherd.
And will vigil keep;
O. did the angels wake thee?
Sleep. my Jesus, sleep!
Sleep. my little Jesus,
While thou art my ownl
OK and ass thy neighbors,-
Shalt thou have a throne?
VIII they call me blessed?
Shall | stand and weep2
O. be it far. Jehovah!
Sleep, my Jesus, sleep!
Sleep. my little Jesus,
Wonderfully mine,
VIII the singing angels
Greet thee as divine?
Through my heart, as Heaven,
Low the echoes sweep
or Glory 10 jehovah
Sleep, my Jesus. sleep,
W. c. GANNET1
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

The days Of colds and DR.. Bulls Cough
Syrup are at hand. Better buy z bottle.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
L. H. SPENCE.

WRONa SIDE BROAD AND EIGHTH
STREETS
BIT Tfk T. RIGHT SIDE FOR YOU n
IN SAVE MONEY ON
TRUNKSR sAICHEL& CMHREILAs
AMI I'm BBER BOOTS AND Shoes
LARGE ATOCK DRESs-SUIr CAsES
1000 PAIH5 OF SHOE At HALF PRICES
mo I'd
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

To Cure n Cold In One Day
take laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets.
Druggists refund money IL fails to cure.
&c
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTED

MEN AND WOMEN OUT OF EN-
ployment and willing TO work can learn
of a permanent situation at good wages
by writing at once to Il. V. H.. Box 2S3,
Augusta Me. de 6-Su. Tu, The Salt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTED,

AN EXPERIENCED TRAVELLING
Salesman desires a Situation for 1891 Adj
dress Post-Ohice Box No. Is, Sturgeon
VILE, Brunswick county, Va. de 25-St'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
'L%UR, MEAL, GRAIN. NlLL.FErn

HAVING LEASED TH.
HANALL tDkN-AII.S
forrf11 rly so well ami faForshIv trrr- Oh,
the Il XceNeucy Of JOS produces. i ar f.,
onerM ting them in connection with III.
RICHMOND CITY MILLS
1hoA capacity alone has been .-..I.,....
ia ~ p.y my increasing trade. rf. KEY
sfanrH nd OF qualities WIl ta r..rt....t
nv boAh mills and guaranteed ll.-r. Il.
81 GEORGE o. KING
FY&Dur Meal, Grain. and W.F..l
Ola Ih0ne. No 49,
NeN1 Phones. Nos. $40 and lr
ll l-r
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTED.

FOR UNITED STATES ARMY, ABLE
Bodied. Unmarried Men, between ages OF
q and 80 Citizens of the United States
of good character and temperate habits.
who can speak. read, and write English.
For information apply to RECRUITING
OFFICER. 62f east Broad street. Rich
mond Va. ~ 1-Tu, Til, &SaDe3l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTED.

SIDE LINE. POCKET FREE) SAM
pies Cash commissions Forward
dating Liberal credit. Protected route
Factory rated G !. Several sides" earn
$50 weekly. Communications confidential
SIDE, Post-ollice 1871, New York.
de 25s&Ja l
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

---=- ,,oting sent to the Dispatci
orders fof ~ gwen prompt attention
Company NJ. 81 work and prices will b
sau 20 please YOU ----'
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
ANTED.

SETTLED WHITE WOMAN, WITHOUT
incumbrance. to cook and do general
Homework, at lii Twenty-third street.
de 2i-2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

BY r. B. Chain & %. Gnco-rr,..,
AIct.Oneers.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
TRUSTEES SALE

By J. II. YalontIne. 49,.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
EMPLOYMENT WANTS.
" ANTED

MAN OF EXPERIENCE IN FRAZIER
nal orders or Building and Loan. Special
inducement for entire management. Give
age salary expected, experience refer
ence. and where last employed Address in
own handwriting BUILDING AND LOAN,
Dspatch office. de 25-ltF
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

AS substituted trustee Tor ss,-,.
ab SsSs %i sen stdrd BY auction 3, e
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTED.

ALL DESIRING CORRECTLY- FITTING
Glasses, or wishing TO purchase Holiday
Presents, 10 eau ana examine our elegant
stock OF Gold Spectacles. Eye-Glassas
Opera-Glasses. Lorgnettes, Chains. &e
Glasses changed to suit wearer. Exami-
nation free
RICHMOND OPTICAL COMPANY.
lis east Broad street.
dc lo-iot' Richmond, Va.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

CONSUMERS OF COAL TO KNOW
that they can buy that most superior
Crate Fuel, the Clover-Hnl Coal. as low
as $3.50 per ton. 1 will also sell 80 bushels
q loads) Coke for %. All other kinds OF
Fuel at lowest prices.
SAMUEL ii. COTTREIL.
$40 east Broad street
de 16tf and Harrison and Broad Sfs
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTIrD-

A REGISTERED DRUG CLERK. If
you want to work up situation apply TO
KALOMEL No. 63l north Main street.
Danville, Va. de 23-W&F2ts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
WANTED,
WANTED.

TO SELL ONE LADY'S BICYCLE. l.
perfect order. Cheap for cash. Addres
CASH, care of the Dispatch de 20-Cts
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25
BUSINESS WANTS.

WANTED, TO SELL FIVE MASTIFF
Pups. Best stock and perfect beauties
Nothing better for a Christmas gift.
ASSOCIATED FANCIERS
No. 4 south Seventh street
de 2i-2t Birds Fowls Dogs Cats SC
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

the scholars. and the teachers were not
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-12-25

The post-ofiice will be open to-day be-
tween the hours Of IL O'Clock and noon
for thegdelivery of mail. One collection
only will be made. at $3.50 A. NJ. and
the money-order division will not be open
at all. The Christmas mail this year has
been very heavy.
BY order Of the Executive Committee
OF the Grain and Cotton Exchange the
rooms will be closed to-day and to-mor-
row. but will reopen Monday. December
18th.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-01
METHODIST LAWS.
Important Questions to Be Settled at the
 Cleveland Conference.

Important Questions to Be Settled at the
 Cleveland Conferences.
 The great national conference of the Methodist Episcopal churches, to be held in Cleveland, is nearly two months distant, but preparations for the reeop- t1on of delegates and arrangements for the most intensely interesting meeting ever held by the denomination are near ing completion. If the proposed meas ures arc passed, the conference will be- come historical. in the church, as the most decidedly revolutionary one ever held.
 The attack on the bishops is the most notable measure proposed These digni- taries are HOW elected for life and re- ceive ali annual salary of So. GOO. It is now proposed that the bishops be elect ed only for a term of years and returned to the ministry when thoy have served their time in the bishoprie. It is said that many delegates are i'll favor of the change, and it is well known that there is strong sympathy for the idea in Cleve- land.
 The question of admitting women delegates has long been pending, but it has now been submitted to vote in the form of the Baltimore Colorado amend mont The vote is nearly completed. and the result in the western and south ern states gives a majority of over 400 ministers i'll favor of the women. The colored conferences in the south went solid for women delegates In the east ern states the sentiment is against tlie amendment, and this majority will be cut down, although probably not over come.
 Another proposition is for the ap- pointment of negro bishop for the 250, ,0o0 colored members, who are at present without representative on the Episcopal board.
 The laymen will demand that they be given equal representation with the min isters, and the ministers want the time limit of pastorates extended or abolish cd. Some of the delegates favor the formation of dioeeses and the adoption of plan giving bishops permanent resi- denee.
 No other conference has ever had any thing like such an important work to discuss, and the results will be watched with intense interest. st.-Chieago Times Herald.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-01
LADIES' WHEELS.
Report That Suit Over the Drop Frame
 Is In PreparatIon.

Report That Suit Over the Drop Frame
 Is In Preparation.
 A report that is causing considerable stir ill the bicycle world is that suits are to be brought to sustain the rights of two Washington inventors to the exclu- sive manufacture, under the patent laws, of the drop frame used ill making ladies wheels The matter, it is said, affects the 200 bicycle concerns in the country.
 The credit of inventing the drop frame has long been matter of dispute, and for years the cycling papers have been trying to settle the matter. Tho honor is given by many to H. S. Owen, the head of the firm known as the Owen Manufacturing company. He is a well known Washingtonian and one of the charter members of the Capital Bicycle club, organized long before the safety bicycle came into use Another man credited with inventing the drop frame is w. E. Smith, the senior member of the firm of the Smith Dart Cycle Manu featuring company of Washington He died about two years ago. - Washington Star
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-01
Sound Money Declaration.

The following resolution, adopted by the Boston Merchants association on March 15, is a sample of the resolutions and declarations being made by differ ent business interests in many parts of the country:
 Resolved, That the continued agitation for free coinage of silver stands in the way of n revival of confidence and business prosperity and results in an enormous cost to the people. The interest paid on government bonds = only a small lart of the cost. All persons gagged in farming, manufacture trade, whether as producers or wage earners, are vitally interested In securing the permanence of the gold standard of value upon which the business of u is country IS transacted 1t IS of supreme importance that this question be i'm mediately and finally removed from the sphere of politics. We demand from each of the great political parties q sincere declaration by it's convention in favor of maintaining tho gold standard. so uneauivocal that it cannot be interpreted in two ways. We urge all citizens to unite in Q vigorous effort to bring about the selection of delegates to the political con ventions of both parties who will pledge them selves to advocate clear and distinct platform utterances in favor of so providing for the maintenance of the gold standard that it's safe ty shall be free from any shadow of doubt, and who will not tolerate doubtful phrases or expressions for the sake of securing votes from the advocates of the free coinage of silver.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-01
Government Partial to Silver.

The accusation is constantly being made by the free coinage people that our government is unfriendly to silver and that it discriminates against the white metal and in favor of gold at every op- portunity The Hon. Charles F. Crisp having made such charges, the Hon. Jo- siah Patterson wrote to Secretary Car lisle to learn the exact policy in regard to silver. The secretary replied on March 16, stating that tho legal tender gold and silver coins of the United States have been treated precisely alike. except that greater efforts have been used to keep silver coins in circulation than have been made 10 keep gold coin in oircula- tion. ' Not only does he always pay out silver upon request-when he can legal ly do so--but, he says, ''it has always been the policy of the treasury depart ment to encourage the use of silver to the largest possible extent, and in order to toaccomplish this standard silver dollars will be sent by express at the expense of the government to any one who will de- posit an equivalent amount in silver certificates or in treasury notes of 1890 with the United States treasurer, < < but gold is not sent to anybody free of charge.
 Such explicit statements ought to pre- vent repetition of such charges, but people who make statements so contrary to easily ascertainable facts are not usu- ally much concerned about such little things as facts.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-01
CURED BY PRAYER.
A Kansas Woman on the Point of Death
 Renews Her Will to Live.

Renews Her Will to Live.
 The people of Horton, Kan, are amazed at case of healing by prayer. Mrs. Schenek has been an invalid and confined to her bed for several years. Ten days ago she grew so weak that she could not speak above whisper. Friday she was reported to be dying by the at= tending physician. Family and friends were called to her bedside and received her final farewell She said the angels were ready to meet her
 As her eyes were closing in death she requested her husband to pray and to ask God to help him lead better life and forsake his dissolute habits. Touch cd by the appeal of his dying wife, he fell at the bedside and prayed as request ed. Mrs. Schenek aroused from the death stupor and shouted and praised God for several minutes. She grew stronger and an hour later was able to sit up Sun day, for the first time in months, she participated ill q prayer meeting at her home and now says that as her husband is to lead better life she intends to live Washington Post
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-01

There are some political evils which are seen as soon as they arc dangerous and which alarm at once as we'll the people as tho government Wars and invasions. therefore, are not always the most certain destroyers of national prosperity. They come in no question able shape. They announce their own approach, and the general security is preserved by tho general alarm. Not so with tho evils of debased coin, de- preciated paper currency or depressed and falling public credit. These insinu- ate themselves in the shape of fallacies, accommodation and relief. They hold out the most fallacious hope of any easy payment of debts and lighter burden of taxation Daniel Webster.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-04-01
4 SHORT ROAD TO Rlc4Ee.
How the Africans Might Doufss Their Cat
 tie and Goods.

How the Africans Might DoptsB Their Cat
 tie and Goods.
 In some South African tribes the use of money is unknown. and trade is car ried on by the primitive method of swap ping cattle or grain for calico, guns, etc. But, although they have no money, these people have system of keeping accounts by cutting notches on stick, so that when trader buys cattle for which he cannot pay when they are delivered he gives the seller piece of wood with as many notches as there were head of eat- tie. These sticks are afterward redeemed in cloth, guns or rum. according to the wishes of the cattle raiser, and thus serve as medium for exchanging goods.
 Were the schemes of the free silver and fiat money advocates of this country to be adopted in Africa there would be an easy way for increasing the wealth of the people We are constantly told by the cheap money orators that under free coinage everybody would be twice as rich as he is now, and that doubling the country's money would double it's wealth If this were true, all that would be necessary in Africa would be the cut ting of q great many moro notehed stieF, when there would be twice as mufh grain, cloth, etc., and twice as maly cattle as there are now.
 Of course the American silverite will sy that such q proposition is ridiculous. st is. But 1t is just as sound and log ical as tho idea that the people of the United States would be richer if they "One Dollar'' on a lot of pieces of silver worth only 50 cents. Any one who can understand that by cutting notches to represent cattle would not make more cattle should be able to sec through the claim that doubling the means by which wealth is measured and exchanged would increase the total quan- tity of wealth