davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
, 1896-08-08
6aJ0R VITTERLIGT: ] Kraft at Colonialloyen af 27de
VI November 1868 ) 3, har ng forelobigen stadfastet
tolgondo az Kolonialraadet for st. Croix vedtagne Anord-
ming:
Ridder Of Damnebrog,

Gonvernenentet for De Understandable Der bemyndige< til i
Tjdsrumnst fra I>tc August indtI Site October 1886 at anvrlde mdtI
$4,000 f St. Cloix Inmigationdonds MidleI til at yae Jordeiere pAa
ST. Cr0ix Forstraknl ger til Vsdlgehodelse at MISUNDERSTANDING gen
mod den we'd Plscaten af l4de Mai 1923, CTR. Anordningeme 2lde jun
l84S eg lode Fsbruar 1875, hjemlelc Fortmnsreti H6sten og ON forno-
dent mod saadan andsn Observation-Disclosures fra de paagialdende Llnta-
gere. sem under de forhaandonvarends Fo1hold matte ansees fyIdest.
gjSrsnda, under Iagttage Sc If de al Gouvensmentet eftr da foludgaa-
ct Ovsrvsielss med ColUnaradet, under 22de JUL 1895 givne n4lmere
Rsgler vsdkommende Forstrakninger Ienhold til den al Kou9tn IN
der 20ds September 1895 sadlastode forelobi9e Anordnng af 22It JUL
1895, SAINT til Tidsrunmet fra 1so Novembe, 1896 ndtiI 3tc MmS
1897 ydsrhgors at apvende indtl 100000 af samme Fonds MidIer sam
me Giemsd OF mod samme Sikkerhed, under Iagttagelse af de If GOu-
vsIn smentst after da forudgaaet Ovsrvsese med ColonialraaIet under
2dsn November 1891 givne n@rmere Heeler vedkommende Forshak-
ninxAx Hsnhold til den afKongen under 19de Fsbruar 1892 staIfust4de
fsrSFobgs Anordning sf Eden November 1891.
, 1896-08-08
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FOREL0BIG ANORDNING
en- Bsmyndigelss for Gouvernement-
ct fer de dansk Ger til
at anvsnds indtil $3.50 oo af St.
Croix Immigrationsfonds Midler til
Foratrmkningsr til Jordciere paa
st. Croix til Vedligeholdelso at
Sukker0rsdyrkninGtn.
, 1896-08-08
ITanaaaOn.
Herman August Jurs,
Acting Vice Governor Of the Danish Vest India Islands,
Judge Of the Upper Coat,
Knight Of Danebrog,
MAKES KNOWN; By virtue of ) 3 Of the Colonial
LJ Law Of 9th November 1868 [ have Professionally
sanctioned the following Ordinance, ~adoptedby the Colonial
Council for st. Croix:

The Government Of the Danish West India Islands is authorized to,
dispose, during the period from tho lt August to the .3st October 1896
of an amount not exceeding $4,000 Of the means belonging to the st.
Cloix Immigration Fund, for the purpose of granting advances to owners
Of land in ST. Croix in order to enable them to continue The guilty alton
OF the Sugar Cane, against the preferential claim and security in the crop
established by PIacard of lth May 1928, cfr. Ordinances of 21st June
I649 and 10th February 1878, and if necessary against sach further Sc
curty from the parties concerned as under existing circumstances may
be considered satisfactory, conditional upon the observance of the de-
tailed ru es given by the Government, under date Of End July 1895
after previous deiberation with the Colonial Council by virtue of Pro
vi8ionaI Ordinance of 22nl July 1895, sanctioned by the King under
date Of 10th September 1895; further to dispose, during he period from
the LIST November 1896 to the 3lst March 1897 of an amount net
exceeding $4,000 of the means belonging TO the SAME Fund, for the same
purpose and against the same security, conditional upon the observance of
the detailed rules given by the Government under date of End November
1891 after previous deiberahon with the Colonial Council by virtue Of
Provisional ordinance of End November 1891, sanctioned by the King
under date of 10Th February 1892,
To which all concerned have to conform.
Government of the Danish West Idia Islands,
St. Croix, the 28h July 1896.
Under my Hand and the Seal of Government
Il. a. JURS.
Wee Governor p t.
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hmpricht.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

is sufficient reason why blmetalsm
can never get beyond the stage of a
theory. In the year 1345 gold value
as compared to silver stood as to
1917; in 1901, as to II; in 1906,
as l to 10; in 1912 as l to 13; in
1868, as l to 1412; in 1717, as 1 to
1914; in 1892, as to Is; while in
1884 the ratio of to 16 was adopt
ed as a legal ratio by the United
States government. On the other
hand the market values OF the two
metals have been subject to the
widest divergence. In 1894 this
market ratio was as l to 3212. The
attempt to foist bmetalism upon the
country at the present time can have
but one result-failure, if not at the
polls, then certainly in the market
place az in nearly all other lands.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
A Book About Money.

A few people long ago recognized
the futility of all efforts to maintain
a constant ratio of value between
gold and silver. After many scatter
ing discussions about the matter, the
question is now fairly before the
country as an issue to be decided or
modified at the November elections.
Some physical reasons limit the scope
of silver. For better or for worse,
gold is now favorite in the markets
OF the world. 1t is a question OF
bulk and ayoirdupois in which
human preference and prejudice have
play. Change these and you may
change the standard, not otherwise.
The bullion shipper and money
broker have the final say in what
coin or metal international eX-
changes shall be settled and expert
ence proves the poWeriesSneSs OF
governments to order otherwise.
A compact little volume, Money
and Banking OF nearly 500 pages,
by Horace White, CHM & Co., Bos-
ton, will give you the best assert.
ment of facts relating to nearly all
forms OF money that you probably
can find in any one book. Expert
authorities like Comptroller Eckels,
Ex'Comptroller Hepburn, Messrs.
David A. Wells, Edward Atkinson,
Prof. Sumner and others, pronounce
the book the best of its kind in exist.
ence on current questions of finance,
Those who cannot afford a cloth.
bound copy OF the book can secure a
paper copy at much less expendi-
ture, St. Johnsbury book stores can
supply you.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
The New England Fair.

The New England Fair" is an institu-
ton holding an honored place in the es-
teen of all true New EnglanGers, and its
growth has been of such a steady char
acter, that the exhibition now embraces
every known contrivance which trends
to benefit and improve the methods i'll
agriculture besides the display of stock
and produce, which alone is OF sufficient
prominence to attract thousands.
Rigby Park is the ground upor which
the New England Fair" will be held on
August II, Is, 49,, 20, 81, and every
effort has been made by the management
to make the fair a memorable success.
Rigby Park is but a few miles from Port
land, and the exhibition grounds are so
arranged and perfected as to place them
among the best hereabouts.
1t might be said that there are a
thousand and one attractions, which are,
every one of them unique and interesting,
and well worth seeing. Racing as usual
will be prominent feature, and for both
the horse and bicycle races, there are
many crack entries. johnson, the famous
worlds champion bicyclst, and many
noted English and French, as well as the
best American experts, are entered.
Tuesday is Press Day; Wednesday
Grange Day; Thursday, Governors Day,
and Mayors day will be on Friday.
Band concerts, balloon ascensions,
parachute drops and divers other novel.
ties are on the list for amusements
while talks of a practical nature will be
given at City Hall by persons of no less
renown than Olive Thorne Miller Col. !
H. Brigham, Master of the Nationa
Grange, and others.
The famous cattle from Hoods Farm
will be exhibited, and the French coach
ing horses from Sanborn's stables will bt
shown off to the best advantage. There
is to be Midway" far more complet,
than last years with many new attrac
tions, and taking all in all, it is tn,
greatest show of the season.
From every station on the Boston 6
Maine system, tickets will be on sale
which include an admission to the fail
grounds. Information regarding rate:
can be obtained at station ticket offices
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
Has Gold Appreciated?

The answer to this question is
this: 1t is improved. Prices in Paris
today for articles in common use, at
retail, are nearly double those pre-
vailing in America, and France has
the gold standard. This, for France
at least, reiutes the gratuitous
assumption that gold has appreci-
ated in value. In 1910, England
was on paper money basis, with
gold quotations at 115. Most of
the merchants and statesmen of the
day believed that gold had appreci-
ated. The governor and ex-governor
Of the Bank of England shared this
opinion. A committee of parliament
investigated the question and re.
ported after thorough examination
with the certainty of a mathemati
cal proposition, that the paper
money had depre ciated and that this
depreciation was due 10 its redund
apcy, and that gold had not ad
vanced particle in value.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
Gold and Silver.

1t is an indisputable fact, subject to
the best of proof, that the legal ratio
of gold to silver has never for any
considerable space Of time conceded
with the ratio OF their market or
bullion value. This divergence in
bullion value has alone been sufficient
to prevent their concurrent circula-
ton as full legal tender. No objec-
ton of course to silver as subsidiary
coin is worth the comment. 1t fol-
lows a natural and unwritten law of
human preference, that gold COM
mands first place in human favor.
No fiat of government can change
that. Silver gravitates to second
place for similar reasons. 1t has been
in the course of five centuries from
eleven to thirtv-two times heavier 10
handle than quantity Of gold rated
at an equal value. This fact in tselt
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

During Bryan's eastern Journey he
made short stay at Canton, the
home of Mckinley and the following
is part of his speech:
II am glad in this city, the home
of my distinguished opponent, to
testify to his high character and per-
sona worth applause, tremendous
cheering for Mckinley. l shall be
satished-(the speaker was here in.
terrupted by renewed cheering for
Mckinley, l shall be satisfied if as
private individual | may be able to
stand beside him in public esteem,
but my friends this is not contest
between persons"
1t was handsome thing to say
and worthy of recognition. Issues
are sharply defined in this campaign
and there is no need of personalities.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
ADVERTISING RATES.

These advertising rates have been adopted
by the CALEDoNfAN and will be used until
further notice.
Per inch per week, 81. Per month, $3.50.
For three months, So. For SIX months, SO.
One year. IS.
DlscoUNTs.-To all advertisers using regu-
larry three inches or more 20 per cent dis
count from the above rates. Advertisers
using FIVE inches or more regularly, 20 per
cent discount.
Local notices, wants, for sale, etc, 2 cents
per word first insertion. These will be set
In reading matter type and given the best
position in the paper) Legal mott es 10
cents line, three insertions. Probate notices
$3.50 each for three insertions. Dissolution,
liberation and similar notices $50 each for
three insertions. Card OF thanks, 70 cents.
Obituary poetry, o cents a line
Solid elcctrotypes only will be taken We
cannot use cuts with wood bases.
{. NJ. STONE s. co.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Lease is pos
ing as prophet and has evidently
fallen in love with Bryan. She ar,
rived in New York last Friday and
gave her views as follows: Tom
Watson is silly, great big, erratic
schoolboy; Tillman is a miserable
wretch; Bryan is fearless and indie
pendent and Sewall is a splendid, I'M
selfish man. New York state will 60
for Bryan and there is today the
most wonderful upheaval of thought
all over the country. McKinley's
defeat will be overwhelming" Mrs.
Lease will take the stump from now
until election day.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Bryan. | know him very well. 1t is
true that he did not make frst'class
lawyer. That is partly because he never
had the opportunity out there, but
mostly because he is great reader and
student. He has thought deeply on these
topics and has applied himself more to
politics than the law. He is not a light
weight by any means. He is one OF the
brightest men you ever saw, keen and
electric as a speaker, witty repartee,
generous and unselflsh.
ut won't do for Congressman Horr to
go out there and call Bryan boy and
sonny and 'bub, as see he did. 1t will
do the gold cause more harm than good.
The people almost idolize him now, il
they did not before. am not speaking
of the merits Of the question, but merely
say that the east is Understanding the
force of the silver movement, from what
| see in its papers"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
st. Johnsbury Compliments d d.

Editor Charles V. Barton of the
Denver Times, a well-known St.
Johnsbury boy, pays our town the
following handsome compliment in a
recent issue OF his paper:
Canon City is to be congratulated. 1t
has new public library of $500 well
selected volumes. free to every man,
woman and child i'll the community. 1t
is supplemented by well equipped read
ing room that is certain to take care of
many idle hours that would otherwise be
worse spent.
The people may not now realize what
a blessing a tree library is to commu-
nifty, but they are certain to do so as the
years pass by. The writer has in mind a
little Vermont town, not much larger
than Canon City, where there is hand
somely housed free library of $4,000
volumes and an art gallery that many
larger cities would be proud to own.
The town has also a superior school sys-
ten, an academy of national reputation
and a fine museum of natural history.
1t is certain that these facilities have
attracted a great many desirable
permanent residents who would
otherwise have gone elsewhere to live.
The Times hopes the day will soon
come when every city in Colorado, large
and small will have its own free library.
Over 200 cities and towns in Massachu-
setts are thus equipped. What Massa-
chusetts has done, Colorado can do.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
Literary Notes.

Sometime since, the Youths Com
panion, which has done so much for the
development of amateur photography in
this country, offered eight cash prizes
for the best amateur photographs that
should be submitted for its examination.
Over 5000 pictures were sent in answer
to the offer, and competent judges say
that there have seldom, if ever, been so
many excellent photographs brought to-
gether in one collection in this country.
They have been attractively arranged
and are on free exhibition daily at the
Youths Companion building, 2O1 Col
umbus Avenue, Boston, making a strik-
ing illustration Of the state of perfection
to which amateur photography has been
brought.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
The Hot Wave.

The heat the past few days has
been terrible all over the country /;
more severe than we have had for
many years. The following table is
list of deaths and prostrations in
the principal cities between the At
lantic and the Mississippi river for
last Monday:
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

The estimated wealth of 30 indi-
viduals and corporations engaged in
silver mining and who would be
directly interested in the tree coinage
of silver, is $547,OOO,O0O. AS near
as can be ascertained they are about
the only ones who would in any way
be benefited by the free coinage of
silver.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

The number OF deaths and prostra.
tions for the past week in these cities
would make a large total. Up to
Wednesday night there was no let up
in the heat.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Hon. Burke Cochran, who has re-
Gently returned from Europe and
come out strongly against Bryan
and Sewall, will make a reply to
Bryan's speech of acceptance next
Tuesday evening in Madison Square
Garden. Mr.. Cochran is one of the
most famous democratic orators in
the country.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Over 100000 was contributed for
foreign missionary work at camp
meeting at Old Orchard beach last
Sunday. So enthusiastic were
some of the people that they tossed
their diamond rings, watches and
other jewelry into the basket. Pia-
nos, stocks and a house lot were
among other things pledged.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

A call has been issued for a sound
money national democratic conven-
ton to be held at Indianapolis Sept. g
1t is expected that at least 80 states
will be represented. A platform OF
democratic principles will be adopted
but just who the candidates will be
is hard to tell,
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

The sound money democrats Of
Vermont will meet in mass conven-
ton at opera hall, Bellows Falls,
August 18th, at 10 80 a. M, for the
purpose of electing eight delegates to
represent the state at the national
democratic convention to be held at
indianapolis Sept. 2; and also to
nominate four presidential electors in
support of the ticket nominated
there. 1t is expected that ex-Con-
gresham W. D. Bryan of Indiana
and Chas. Tracey of New York, one
or both, will be present to address
the convention.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
Republican County Ticket.

FOR SENATORS,
GEORGE 2. BLAIR of Barnet.
l.. w. HUBBARD of Lyndon.
FOR ASSISTANT JUDGES,
2. II. GRAVES of Kirby.
5. ]. HASTINGS of Waterford.
FOR JUDGE OF PROBATE.
W. p. SMITH of st. Johnsbury.
FOR STATES ATTORNEY,
W. II. TAYLOR of Hardwick
FOR SHERIFF,
l.. SULLOWAY of st. Johnsbury.
FOR HIGH BAILIFF,
D. b. LESLIE of Wheelock.
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER.
W. II. WEEKS of Hardwick.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Editor P. c. Dodge of the Burling-
ton Independent has been honored.
He has received an autograph letter
from Candidate Bryan thanking him
for the support of his paper, and
remarking that victory is pretty sure
to be on their side.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Politicians are anxious for Senator
Hill to come out and let people know
where he stands. But Hill is wiry
politician aud will keep still until he
plainly sees what is going to be the
best thing for Hill to dom order to
retain or increase his political power.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Thomas B. Reeds speech in accept
ing a denomination to congress was
one ofA1is best. evil do yeoman's
service in this campaign if he takes
an active part.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Mark Hanna says Indiana, Illinois
and Missouri are the states where
the hardest fighting must be done.
He doesn't consider Michigan or
Wisconsin doubtful.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

William {. Whitney predicts that
New York will give Mckinley 2OO,-
600 majority. Mr.. Whitney has al.
ways been a good prophet in politi-
cal matters and some dependence
may be put on his figures, notwith-
standing Mrs. Leases prediction.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Chairman Jones of the democratic
national committee is having lots Of
trouble on account ola recent remark
made by him that Mr.. Bryan would
not accept the populist nomination
and that, as rule, the populists of
the south were a set of disreputable
spoilsmen who should 60 over to
the negro party where they belong.
The remark was not intended for
publication but a New York World
reporter got hold of it and it was
given to the public. Chairman Jones
has since been trying to explain but
without success. The populists are
talking back hard.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Wednesday evening, was a journey
of speech-making, probably different
from anything that has ever before
happenedin presidential campaign
He Travelled on a slow train, one OF
the kind that stops at every station.
At every stopping place a crowd
gathered and were made happy by
hearing the boy orator talk. Much
enthusiasm was manifested and in
Chicago and other large cities the
demonstrations were Of large pro-
portions. AS he neared New York the
east wind, blowing a strong sound
money sentiment, gave him a chill,
but still he marched bravely into
1.-THE heart of the enemys country"
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

The republican managers are re-
ceiving encouraging news from all
parts of the country, but they will
make every preparation for an unex-
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Bryan's revised edition of his fa-
nous Chicago speech contains 11S
corrections. The crown of thorns
and cross of gold sentence is quoted.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
For Presidential Electors

MARSH o. PERKINS of Windsor.
L. BART CROSS of Montpelier.
HENRY {. BATES of st. Johnsbury.
FRANK ID. WHITE of Rutland.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Candidate Bryan's journey from
Lincoln, Neb,, to New York, where
the notification meeting was held
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

Dr. Weir Mitchell has been engaged for
several years on a novel which will give
peculiar satisfaction to those who rejoice
in the able and worthy treatment of
American life and character in American
fiction. The story is called Hugh
Wynne, Free Quaker" and will begin as
a serial in the November Century. Those
who have read the manuscript say that
it is not only DR.. Mitchell's masterpiece
but will rank as one of the foremost OF
American novels. The scene is laid in
Philadelphia before and during the revo-
lutionary war, and among the charac.
tiers are Washington, Franklin, Lafa-
yette, Benedict Arnold and Major Andre
The hero of the story serves on General
Washington's staff.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

In the August number of Current
Events, the monthly news-review pub
lished in Hartford, Connecticut, the po-
stion of Mrs. Harriet Beecher Stowe on
woman suffrage is clearly defined Mrs.
Isabella Hooker, the famous philan-
thropist and suffrage advocate, telling of
her sisters relations with the cause.
This phase of her character has never
received the notice it merits, and the ar
tce will interest all of Mrs. Stoves adj
mirers. The other features Of the maya
zine are as complete as usual. At news
stands or mailed from Hartford for five
cents in stamps. Trial subscription, sc
cents for one whole year.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

pected spread OF the silver craze and
make one of the best campaigns in
the history of politics.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

The democratic headquarters will
undoubtedly be at Chicago, as
Bryan is in favor of that city.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14
Republican National Ticket.
FOR PRESIDENT,
WILLIAr1 MCKINLEY of Ohio.
FOR WcE-PREsIDENT,
GARRETT A. HOBART of New Jersey

Republican State Ticket.
FOR GOVERNOR,
JOSIAH CIRCUIT of Derby.
FOR LIEUTENANT-G
NELSON w. FISK OF Isle La Motto.
FOR STATE TREASURER,
HENRY +. FIELD of Rutland.
FOR STATE AUDITOR,
FRANKLIN d. HALE of Luncnburg.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-14

For Member OF Congress, Second District.
WILLIAM w. CIRCUIT of Barton.