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ruisc II as you may. 1t involves repudia-
lion and dishonor." that the shadow OF
repudiation already rests upon some Oh
the Southern States. and that inc CONT
dence that the business worid ioI"Ieis
had I'm the South has not yet been iuiiy
restored" and. therefore. that we can
not well afford to give 1t just now aholner
so rude a shock as this pFoposi'ioh ni-
wolves" After emphasizing mus Clearly
and polntedy his own opinion because
these extracts are taken, word ior "oiu'
from what he presents in his letter. ne
then adds: In spite Of all this, ho"eV-
err think it my duty as a loyal Deino-
crat to vote for Bryan and Sewall.
Is it possible to conceive OF any man
taking such a position as thisY lie az
mits that he places the party above non
orI integrity. and country. To state the
proposition Is in Itself the severest II
raignment that can be made OF such
position. o. that the time may come
when. without regard 10 politics, men
may put their country cforc theif party
when the Republican who honestly De-
loves that his party IS wrong VIII vote
against It, and when the Demo rat, VINO
secs that his party is doing that when
he believes to be destructive. viii do all
ga his power to oppose it. The patriot
IS q blessing TO the country, the I'M
yielding partisan IS it's curse Where do
you stand reader Manufacturers Rec
ord.
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JUST so.

Marion Butler chairman Of the Popu-
list Committee. in his recent address,
says: I'VE have not become Democrats,
but the Democrats in the broad sense OF
the term have become POpulists.' Who
can gainsay the truth Of this as applied
to those who are supporting Bryan. in the
face of the fact that electoral tickest cho-
sen by State conventions to support the
Chicago ticket have been hauled down
I'm twonty-nino of the States, and in their
place tickets substituted compelling reg
ulars" TO vote for a candidate not NOM
mated and against one duly nominated
at Chicago? This is the regularity for
which thousands OF old-time Democrats
have no respect. 1t is n sham and pre-
tense. 1t does not furnish even plaus-
ible foundation for the justification upon
which hundreds of Democrats are trying
to excuse themselves to their own con-
sciences, for voting for a ticket whose
election they freely admit would bring
great calamity upon our country.-Mont-
gomery (Ala) Advertiser.
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NO sEcTIoNALrsm IN THE SOUTH.

Harper's Weekly for October 2ith eX-
presses the fear that the predominance
OF silverism i'm the South may be AM
other manifestation of the sectional feel
ing which has In the past cost the South
ern people so heavily i'm damage TO their
dearest interests. 1t says:
While the Southern people put them
selves 10 the rebuilding Of their shat
tered fortunes and TO the development
of their resources with new energy.
Northern capital and enterprise have
shown constantly Increasing willingness
20 aid them in their task for common
benefit. I'm one word. the old appre-
hensi0n that the South had feelings and
interests and aspirations OF her own not
m harmony with those OF the rest of
the c0untry-an apprehension which in
the past has so banclullv affected the rec
lauons between the sections south and
north of Mason and Dizon's line-is fast
losing itr disturbing influence. and Will
unless revived by untoward events. soon
vanish altogether. lt is IN this respect
that we look upon the manner I'm which
the free coinage question is treated in
many OF the Southern States with cspe-
cial regret.
The Iicaymo has laborcd with an ifs
power and utmost desire TO advance the
interests OF the people OF whom u b. 3D.
part. TO combat the silver movement and
set ITS supporters right on this most im-
portant public question.
Any exhibition OF ssction0lism 10y the
Southern people in tine present excited
political campaign would Doe most hurt
ful TO them. and the ricayune canno;
think There Is anything Of the kind n
the political opinions expressed hy them
upon the silver issue.
Without doubt the great numbers az
tho Southern people are on the side of
silver, but SO aie the people OF the Stat
west Of the Mississippi river. The pe1-
pie have been mislcd into the belief that
free-silvcr coinage Will benefit them per-
sonaiy. and for that reason they sup
PORT The project. But that there is any
hostility TO the Northern people n an
this does not seem reasonable.
If the Southern people were only es-
poUsing siversm I'm order 20 Wrcal Sec
tiOnal rev enee upon their fcllOw-citizens
OF Rev Encland AMI the Middle States.
they would be guilty Of extreme stupid
.tv since such an act would DE .orvng
notice on the people Of those States tina.
tho South wants none Of their cuisines
and none of their capital. New England
huvs ten bales of Southern cotton where
the west buN5 one ana the BfNll Dllk
of the money invested by strangers IN
Southern enterprises comes from tie
Eastern end Middle States, with hut
little from the West
The Southern people. with extraordi-
nary natural resources. needing only
money for their development 10 put the
South at the head of the greatest ma
tons in the world. would be guilty Of
the most inconceivatle folly 70 engage
I'm any sectional movement that would
cstrange the only people who can help
them.
The simple fact is that many OF the
Southern people are misinformed on a
great economic question. and. while 'hev
are making q fatal mistake. they are
doing It in good faith and only with n
desire 10 benefit themselves. There is
10 scctional.sm in the matter.
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merce freight. and which act OF the
President was endorsed boy the Senate az
the instance OF Major Daniel. Ar. Bryan
as President would not interfere iu such
direful times until the Governor OF the
state has asked him. This is not good
States rights doctrine, but rather mot
right resolution" The majesty of the
law must bee upheld IL our free institu-
tlOls are 10 boz preserved. and any at
tempt 10 mauacle the power which most
surely backs and makes effective our
laws is a serious injury 10 our country.
Mr.. Brydn's trInscOntinontal JunkettinS
tour in which Dee has sought 20 array
classes against each other, and 70 take
advantage of the misf0rtunes Of the
masses for his own political preferment.
is greatly 10 be dep0red and condemned.
Add 10 this his ignOble attitude. IN adj
vising corporation employees 20 act the
lie. ana the general spirit OF hate and
revenge so plainly manifested IN his pub
lie uttorances, and il becomes apparent
that he is q demagogue rather than
patriot. and united 10 mn the exalted
position I'M the nation occupied hy George
Washington and Grover Cleveland.
/ agree heartily with Mr.. Bryans pro-
fessed sentiments In one thing to-wit..
that country should be- put above party.
The curse OF the age rs party sentiment
allsm. People vote against their con-
victious and interests because Of the
sentiment engendered by a party name.
and as a result OF proiudIces formed
under past and different conditions. Tho
worst imaginable coercive agency is the
party LASH "NegrO-rule" bugabOos serve
10 keep in line the voters when there
is not the scmlauce or a race issue in
volyed. The point always TO be consid-
cred is whether principle or a party IS
right. and n II IS right. then II those
who believe 10 10 be right viii unite in
its support there will probably be no
negro majority 90 fear.
As / do not believe Mr.. Bryan's cleo
ton would Ina any true sense be a Demo-
cratic victory so / believe In no sense
would Air. McKinley's election be Rad
zeal victory. 10 would be a Republican
victory, 10 is true. and while Republican
success viii not effect some grand re-
forms I wish 20 see consummated. vet
such result as compared 10 the ca
lamity Of Bryan's election. will be glo-
riously grand, and will demonstrate the
fact that American people cannot be ca
joled by demagogy and appeals TO pa
sion and prejudice. And as 10 Mckin-
ley himself oil fair-mlnded and we'll
informed men Of all parties recognize m
him a statesman in whom there is no
guile. VIRGTNrAN
Richmond. Oct. 20. 1896.
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Editor Of The Times
sra friend well knowing lNat
am Tor neither Bryan or Mckinley. and
thar INV vote will bee one OF principle
an1 NOT a straddle or a bit OF hypoc-
r,sv asks me the pointed question: Lay
inc aside all consideration Of your ticket,
"a between Bryan and Mckinley-one or
whom will surely be elected-which had
Won rather see elected" answer,
without hesitation or eQuivoca,lon. Nc
Kinley. decidedly. And / so answer.
Notwithstanding the fact that l have
never voted Republican ticket. ana
was Graded In Democracy.
Mr.. Bryan Is the nominee OF three
conventions, only one OF which was even
nominaly and technically Democratic
and which one opened wide the door 10
the Popullstic heresies the Democratic
organization had been for years vigorous
" hghting The adoption OF the free-siiNeF
idea, while quite sufficiently bad. i NOT
the worst thing TO be considered Inc
platform plank with reference TO gov
eminent by injunction was undoup,eoy
a slap at the manly act or our nome
President in sending FEDERAL troops 10
auell a riot when was interfering with
United States mail and interstate com
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ELECTION WAGERs.

The largest odds yet given IN TINS can
paien on any state were recorded at the
calumet Club, In Chicago, where lew
EVENINGS AGO a WAGER was Tadc ana the
money posted. OF s. 900 to 81 that Mckln-
lev would carry Pennsylvania.
A certain young man has agreed with
his best girl that If Palmer Is elected ne
Is to work six days I'm each week Tor ior-
~ years 10 support her. but If Mckinney
roes in. then she is 10 take In washing
for the layout. lie is now pricing the
latest designs I'm sh-boards.-Hawes-
Vile Ky) Plain Dealer.
An election wager was made yesterday
between Attorney Schoolcr and a. Ellis,
10 be paid the night the returns come ln.
II Is as follows: Every time Bryan car
ries a state and Settle precinct, School
or will take drink Of whisky, and each
time the returns show that Mckinley mas
carried a State and Breckenridge pre-
cinct. Ellis will take Il couple OF drinks
Lexington (ky) Argonaut.
~ i. Baldwin. Of the Monarch Steam
Laundry, IS so sanguinc over the election
of Bryan that he has made wager with
Robert Hale. who is equally as hopeful
of Mckinleys chances. which VIII require
a great deal Of muscle and grit II pay.
Baldwin from here 10 Brannon and re-
turn in a whoolbarrow. but in the event
of Mckinley's election Baldwin will wheel
Hale TO Lexington and back. distance
OF tWenty-four -Nicholasville ((y)
Journal
The queercst election bet we have yet
heard OF Is that two young men of this
city have made one is an ardent sill
ycrite, while the other believes that our
present money Is good enough for any
sane man. Both these young fellows
are in love with the same girl. who Is
one OF the prettiest and most fascinating
young ladies OF the country The girl
admires both lovers and finds II difficult
20 decide between item. To settle the
matter amicably the young men have
agreed on the following arrangement: II
BRYAN Is elected then Mr.. Gold Bug is 10
quit speaking 10 Miss Admired. and re-
nnquish all his claims 10 her hand and
heart. but ~ Mckinley wins the day. Mr..
silver Beetle must step aside and allow
the sOund-moncy beau fun sway and a
lair field. and never again speak 10 the
Young lady. The girl has agreed TO this
arrangement Richmond Oky) Panta-
graph.
The Republicans OF kcarny township
New York. expect much pleasure in see
ing James Abbotf. a well-known citizen
OF Arlington and a strong Bryan advo-
cate eat large and freshly-klled crow
Immediately after the result OF the cleo
ton a. announced. On Monday night
Mr. Abbott entered into wager with
John Ciarkson. a builder OF the town.
that he would eat the largest crow that
could be shot in the Arlington woods II
Bryan was defeated. Clarkson engaging
20 do tho same thing II Mckinley was
defeated. The wager has caused much
amusement, and committee OF arrange
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Mr.. KegIy. Of W.theYille. Va.

10 the Editor OF The Times.
Democracy IS more than a name. IL
IS an aegree ton Of certain weIl-dehned
principles upon which the theory ana
practice o. Democratic government arc
founced. The Indianapolis platform is a
declaration OF historical Democratic pin
cip:es. The Chicago platform is not.
believe that Democratic principles
should be perpotuated. because they are
essential to the welfare OF our country
10 Will be very difficult 10 preserve them
without an orgaLizatlcn through which
they may be enunciated. i am a Sound
Money Democrat because l can thus ex-
press my views upon questions or pub
he policy. and assist. as far as am able,
to preserve true democratic principles.
The true Democratic party Of the fu-
ture will be that party which stands upon
the Indianapolis platform.
Unless present indication are very de-
ceptlve Bryan will be defeated.
W. u. KEGLEy.
Wytheville. Va, Oct. q. 1896.
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theories that can be found in the books.
That the rnints Of the United States
cannot create wealth.
That the indefinite increase or tho cir
culating medium cannot obiitera'e pow
erty.
That increasing the instruments that
are devised for measuring values cannot
Increase the real value or any cominooi-
ty.
That n currency which requires more
dollars 20 buy a given commodity Is
fraud upon the workingInan uniess MS
wages are proportionately increased
That wages. being subject 10 the Ia"
OF supply and demand, cannot be arpl-
trarily increased by any coinage law that
can lie enacted
That even though the bullion were com
cd into honest dollars at the market
value Of 30 to l II would not force an
increase I'm any mans wages.
That the free coinage of as many mora
honest dollars as we now nave IN clrcu-
laiion would not benefit iabor. because
If II increased the selling price OIL COM
inodties IL would not increase wages
unless there was a marked scarcity OF
labor.
That Increasing the circulating medium
beyond the needs Of public business.
IS therefore a fraud upon the wage-work-
err cheating him out Of a portion OF the
just and equitable purchasing power OF
his labor
That the business OF the country does
not require an increase in the instruments
for the transfer of property.
That actual currency Is seldom seen
and rarely exchanged in the larger and
more important commercial transactions
Of this country, 20 per cent of this bust
ness being done with checks. the value
OF which depends largely upon credit and
confidence.
That our per capita circulation IS now
S22.2j which IS amply large enough TO do
the business OF this country.
That tho claim OF the silverites that tho
larger tho volume OF the currency the
higher the prices IS not an established
economic proposition France has 1871
per capita. Switzerland has s9sl. while
the prices arc about the same in both
countries.
That the froe-coinagc scheme proposed
by Mr. Bryan would not increase the
money I'm circulation. but would cause
violent contraction Of the currency by
driving out the SOP 10000 Of gold now
I'm the circulating medium; tho soloo0o.ooo
Of silver coin and certificates would lose
half their purchasing power, the Nl5.-
10000 OF paper money would be redeem
able only in silver. and hence would fan
10 onc-half It's present value. Net loss
10 circulating medium sldJo00).
That there IS absolutely nothing IN the
free coinage scheme FOR American wage
oarncrs. no matter what tests of logic or
economic science are applied TO IT, and
even though many Of the elementary
contentious Of free silverites are accepted
as facts.-Chicago Times-Herald.
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OVER CONFIDENCE.

Felix Adler discussed the present po-
litical situation before the Society Of
Ethical Culture. I'm Carnegie Music Hall.
last Sunday. says the New York Sun.
lis address was a warning against over
confidence. Oyerconfidence not in the out
come of the election. but In the belief that
all the ills from which the country sui
tcrs can be cured by the election and
in the belief that the fallacies now adj
vanced and advocated by Bryan Will die
after a defeat in November. Mr.. Adler
said In part:
THE first cause that I will speak OF
may seem somewhat remote but II Is ac-
tive. / would call IL American Chau-
Ninism. the national self-conceit that has
grown up in this country and Is con-
stantly assuming larger ana larger pro-
portions. l do not think that there
would be such n number of Independent
blmetalists II we did not think that
America was the greatest country in the
world. that the lessons Of history mean
nothing to US. for we have outgro"n
history and are able 20 cast all behind
us and start forward on new and TN
broken path bv ourselves with none 10
aid or hinder us. We cry 10 the other
civilized nations. Watch. Copy FOL
low us, We have nothing 10 get from
YOU, but YOU must come ana learn rom
us. Alienists call this the oeius'o" y.
grandeur and our assertions arc nv
borne out by facts. We nave ura"n on
the old nations for all tho - -
have and the best we have. oui
ture. our art our literature Is ue'e
mined by them. The very prices VI
our agricultural products are determined
by them. and the whole great sys,er.
of exchange is based upon ana depshue"'
upon them. a..
The second cause will speak OF IL ,he
separation that has come aoou. ~ ~
social classes in our own natlon' No,
ing In this campaign is more rena' $50 s,n',
than the vehemence OF the nehune'as,o"
Of the wealthy n Is A. II the Door were
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LABOR LEADERS REPUDIATE
BRYAN.

Tho repudiationists have been repudi-
atcd so often in this campaign by the
men upon whom they depended for the
most hearty support that public denunci-
ations OF their Wild and visionary cur
rcncy schemes have ceased 10 attract
any great amount OF attention. The re-
lection of the Chicago ticket by the three
great labor leaders I'm control of the
Brotherhood OF Locomotive Engineers
and the Brotherhood of Locomotive Fire
men however. IS an incident OF more than
passing Importance II is the most stag
gering body blow that has been admins
tered 10 the free silver managers. and IS
an the more significant because the atti-
tude Of these labor leaders toward free
coinage has been persistently and delib-
cIatcly misrcprcscnted by the managers
OF Mr.. Bryan's campAgn.-Chicago Times
Herald.
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THAT SILENT VOTE"

Much has been said recently by party
managers about the silent vote
In taking the party polls In various
States a large number OF voters nave
been found who would not commit
themselves beforehand. They were
either IN doubt. or positively refused TO
Jet their preferences be known. Such
men were enrolled in the column headed
silent vote"
The dimensions OF this class OF voters
has thrown confusion into pre-eleciloh
estimates. and has troubled the cam
uaign managers more than any other
phase OF the situation. In most OF the
doubtful States this uncertain quantity
is large enough 10 throw the election one
wav or the other. according as II may
he cast. Consequently IL has become
not only a cause OF anxiety but one OF
eneculation as well. what these voters
will do on Observation-Disclosures Her
aid.
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In this issue OF the Manufacturers
Record is published a letter from South
Carolina, In which the writer gives his
view OF the frce-silvor question. He
takes the ground. very strongly anu
emphatlcally. that free silver would not
accomplish what It's advocates claim: that
free silver is in bad company" that its
advocates make too many demands that
are socialistic and revolutionary" includ-
ing "the demand for packed Supreme
Court and an Executive that is powerless
10 enforce the laws of the United States
and protect life and property:" that. dis
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GOLD DOLLAR "DEMoNETIzED."

The wickedness Of the gold bugs in de
monetizing" the silver dollar in 1913 IS
coualed only by their "demonetizing' the
cold dollar in $500. by the act OF Septem-
Ter es. 1890. the coinage of the gold dollar
was discontinued on the ground that the
coin was too small. The unit OF value Is
thus in the peculiar position OF being
deprived of free coinage In either SILVER
or gold. The silver dollar worth 100 cents
would be too large for convenient use
and the gold dollar would be too small.
We have, IL is true. the ten-doldr goid
piece. the five-dollar gold piece, and the
two and a half-dollar gold piece but no
unit in gold We are in the position OF
man with a foot-measure. but no sepa-
rate measure for one inch. If striking
down" the silver dollar in 1913 was
crime" what are we 10 say OF the act
OF 1850? What Is strange about the lat
ter "crime" is that SO few know II or
caro- about it, This. however, was the
case with the "crime Of 1873 for several
wears after that date. Perhaps we shal
soon have goldite party calling Tor the
free coinage Of the golden dollar OF our
dads. "-Badtimore Sun.
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HOPE OF THE COUNTRY.

The hope OF this country is in the
maintenance Of the principles and doc
trines OF the grand old Democratic party
and its paramount influence in the con-
troll Of public affairs. The only foe OF
the Democratic party IS the seltshness OF
men and the corruption Of its leaders
but that Is inscparable from all human
affairs. The principles and doctrines of
the Democratic party can alone save the
country from an eruption Of the-seething
sea OF popular discontent.-New Orleans
Picayune.
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= wAGE-EARNERs. REMEMBER

That the man who teaches that the In
terests or employer and employee are not
mutual is an enemy OF labor.
That the experience OF nations is far
more valuable in solving an economic
question than the boldest assumption OF
theorists.
That one sact CLEANED from the markets
will kick to death all the free trade
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THE VOICE OF DEMOCRACY.
Last Appeals For Honest Money and
Law and Order.
INTERESTING NOTES OF CAMPAIGN
n Case of Coercion Proven-Pccuiiar Eiec-
ton Wagers-swcden's Disastrous
Trial of Cheap Money-somc
Facts FOR Voters.
case on coERcIoN rRovEN.

a Chicago special 10 the Ohio state
Journal says: only one instance OF yo-
Etical coercion has been absolutely prov
en-. IL Is that OF the dismissal of {. +.
Wilson. news editor of the Pueblo. Colo.
Cali. FOR carrying a Mckinley banner IN
the 81. Louis Mckinley parade. An al
ndavit TO this effect together with copy
OF the letter OF dismissal received by him
reached Republican national headquar-
ters to-day and shows that the coercion
IS altogether upon the side OF free silver
advocates.