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The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-24
SOUND CURRENCY.
Hon. CARL SCHURz THE GREAT GERMAN-AMERIcAN
STATESMAN, SPEAKS FOR SOUND MONEY
AT CHICAGO.

Hon. Carl Schurz, ex-secretary Of the in
terror, delivered an address on September
9Th. in Central Music hall, Chicago ON the is
sues of the campaign, under the auspices of the
American Honest Money league. Every seat
in the hall was filed. many persons who do
sired admission being turned away for lack of
room. The address in part was as follows:
FELLOW CITIzENs-I have come from the
east to the west to speak to you for honest
money. / do not imagine myself to be in an
"enemy's country" There is to me no enc
my's country within the boundaries Of this re-
public. Wherever am among Americans I
am among fellow citizens and friends bound
together by common interests and a common
patriotism. In this spirit / shall discuss the
question Of the day. I shall not deal in flnan-
cial philosophy, but in hard and dry facts.
There are sporadic disoontents in the coun-
try, partly genuine. partly produced by arti-
fetal agitation. They may be specified thus:
There are farmers who complain of the low
prices Of agricultural products; laboring men
complaining of lack of remunerative en-
ployment; men in all sorts of pursuits COM
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-24
Starting n GrOund-Swell.

1T is one of the NEST cOmmonly-uSed
arguments of the silver men that the
purpose Of the silver movement is the
amelioration of the condition of the
poor workingman and the poor farm
er. 1t is asserted that the silver move
ment is "a ground-swell from the COM
mon people," and all that sort OF thing.
Just tC show what the "ground-swell"
is, and where it comes from, an au-
thentic statement is here given of the
silver holdings of twenty-five concerns
which started the "ground-swell," by
keeping Bryan in the field for the past
six years as the paid lecturer for the
cause of silver. 1t includes all the
leading silver men of the silver-min-
ing country, and shows the holdings Of
each, but it does not show, for obvious
reasons, the amount of this stock
which has been distributed among the
silver candidates for congress in the
various districts Of the United States,
who would receive a bonus in prupor-
ton to their holdings in the event of
the success of the free-Loinage I owe
ment which was lnaugurated for the
benefit of the great silver syndicate.
1t will be seen that the total amount
of the holdings for these twenty-five
concerns is nearly $3.50. :OO,O 900; and, of
course, if they succeed in lsgislating
100 per cent Of value" into this
amount by decreeing that 80 cents shall
be dollar, the profit to them will
equal the amount Of their present hold
ings A donation Of 10 per cent Of
their stock would certainly be profit
able investment, and would result in
campaign fund of over $50, 100000
enough to account for the presence of
the thousands of travelling missionaries
for the silver cause. who, if they are
like the Minnesota contingent, are not
health.
Following is the statement, and it
can be relied upon as accurate and
complete as far as the concerns named
are concerned, for it is taken from pub.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-24


The silver philosophers very wisely
say that no man will sell silver for less
than a dollar when it will be accepted
for dollar at the mint. Very well.
Now, who is to get the benefit of the
difference between the so cents that it
is worth now and the 81 that 1t will be
"worth" when the government stamp
is on it? The laboring man, OF. the
farmer? No; for they have none of 1t,
and they can't get it for less than what
the mint allows for 1t. The silver
owner, then, who is the only man who
will have silver to sell is the only man
who will receive direct benefit. Con-
sidering the number of silver owners,
and comparing them with the number
Of laborers and farmers this looks like
fattening dozen silver men on q
million working men.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-24

These percentage comparisons are
taken from the elaborate report 1888
of the senate committe ON finance con-
corning prices and wages. which shows
the results of non-partisan investi-
cation and is regarded as the very best
authority for the period which it COW
ers. The inquiry was brought down
only to 1891. Since that year there
has been further decline in the price
of cereals, it is true, but the prices Of
many other products also have fallen.
the decline in the case of Bessemer pig
iron having been about 35 per cent.
while cotton goods, glass, carpets and
clothing are much cheaper
The decline in the prices of certain
groups Of products from 1873 to 1891
is exhibited as follows.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-24
The Penny Press, an active and mis-.

The Penny Press, an active and mis-
guided advocate of free coinage and
other things, sticks to that old frlad
about wheat being worth a dollar IN
Mexico. Yes, it is WORTH dollar-a
Mexican dollar, and the Mexican dol
lar is worth 90 cents, and the man who
harvested the wheat got L. cents n
day for his work-12 cents in Mexican
money, remember-and it would take
him twelve days to earn as much as
the American laborer would earn in
one day, and he could buy with his
wages for the twelve days about half
as much clothing as the American 10.
borer can buy with his wages for one
day. Let's all move to Mexico. the
Mecca Of the free silverites.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-24

Mr.. Bryan will never invite the atten-
ton of farmers to the facts which are
noted in these tables, nor will he saw
to workingmen that they have been
benefited by decline of the prices of
the necessaries of life while their
wages were increasing, under the gold
standard.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1896-09-24

The Same authority set forth the de-
cline Of the prices Of certain agricul-
tural products by the following per-
cpntapaS.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07

that Vedal had devoted some of the pro-
ceeds OF the sale to the expenses of merry
making at the wedding. 1t is also SAID
that some very choice roast beef was
feast.
Vedal did not remain in San Jose long
after his marriage. He purchased a two
morse team and wagon ana ne aud his wife
began TO travel leisurely toward his home
IN San Luis Obspo County. Along the
road Vedal changed his name at various
points, and when the officers finally got
on his track 1t was hard Co trace him, He
would stay at one place for several weeks
and sometimes for a month at time, do.
ing odd jobs of work ard making deals in
horses and cattle. Finally, a few days
ago, he reached point on the Santa Mar
garita ranch about fifteen miles from his
home in San Luis Obspo County. There
Sheriff MAJ hews got trace OF Vedal through
the descriptions of him and information
sent by Sheriff Lyndon.
The fact that Vedal had a young wife
with him helped the officers in the search,
and he and his brother, Ed Vedal, were
arrested on Friday by Sheriff Mathews.
They were turned over to Sheriff Lyndon
in this city last evening and locked up in
the County Jail.
After his arrival in San Jose Vedal was
identified at the County Jail by R. J.
Langford, who knew him when he was in
San jose. feQaI was mucn cndHgeo IN
appearance, as he had shaved mis- mus
tacne and cut his hair in different style,
but he was easily identified. He denied
that he had stolen the cattle, or even
knew that they were stolen. He claimed
that he bought the stock from man who,
be supposed, was the owner.
Shortly after the VedaIs were locked up
another man, who is supposed TO be
member OF the gang, was arrested. He
gave his name as George Davis.
This evening Deputy Sheriff Gardner
returned from San Francisco with fourth
prisoner, who is believed to be the leader
of the gang. lie gave his name as John
Shank, but he was known as Gilbert when
he lived in Santa Clara County several
years ago. Francisco Vedal claims that
he bought the cattle from Shank. The
brother of Francisco Vedal, who was ar
rested says his true name is Sanovia
Vedal. lie claims that he is entirely in
nocent of the theft. The VedaIs say they
will give bail and secure their release when
they are arraigned upon the charge in the
Justices court tomorrow.
The officers are searching for five other
men, believed to have belonged to the
gang.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
SALINAS PIGEON SHOOT,
Marksmen of Four Cities Meet
in Competition at the
Butts.
First HOnors Won by the Home Team
WithGilroy Second-A Spanish
Barbecue.

SALINAS. CAL, Sept. Gully 5000
people attended the pigeon shoot to-day
at Zorro Shooting Park. The meet was
under the auspices of the Salinas City Rod
and Gun Club. Four clubs participated,
Watsonville, Gilroy. Monterey and Sa-
linas, each having ten men.
The jacksonville and Gilroy teams ar
rived at IL 20 O'Clock, and the Monterey
club a little later. The captains immedi-
ateiy chose the men to represent them,
and lots were drawn to determine which
team would shoot first. A sweepstake
shoot was the first event of the day. Sail
mas won the nrst round, Monterey the
second and Gilroy the third.
An old-fashioned Spanish barbecue was
spread under the trees adjacent to the
shooting park at noon, and not only
cooked beef but all kinds of Spanish
dishes were served to the hungry shooters
and their friends.
1t was nearly 2 O'Clock before the regu-
lar events began. The final score gave
Salinas first prize, with 1873 bluerocks, Gil
roy second, Monterey third and Watson
vile fourth. The highest individual score
was made by George White, who broke 20
out OF possible 25 birds. James Jeffrey
was close second, with 10 to his credit.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
Ii At NIAGARA FALLS,
He MarVels at the Wonders of
the Electric Power
Plant.
Touches Dynamo With His Cane
and Narrowly Escapes Serious
Injury.

NIAGARA FALLS, N. Y, Sept. Eli
Hung Chang and party arrived in this CITY
at IL AS o'clock this morning. accom- panied
by the United States army officers who are
escorting the party about the country.
They came direct from Washington in
handsomely appointed Pullman vestibuled
train of seven coaches.
About $3.50 O'Clock the start was made to
see the falls. The rain had ceased and the
sun was shining brightly. Thousands of
people filled the hotel corridors, verandas
and the street outside. The falls reached.
the Vicerov watched them for a short
time, his face bearing curious expression.
He turned to his interpreter and addressed
him. The latter said: His Excellency
is very much delighted and greatly i'm
pressed"
Next the party were driven to the pow
er-house of the Cataract Construction
Company, where they saw the monster
5000 horsepower dynamos running by the
energy of the Niagara River.
Ii spoke through his interpreter in glow
ing terms of American enterprise, and
said the sight was the most interesting he
had seen on his travels. He inquired the
cost of the work and the revenue and
other things. The party then returned to
the hotel.
The Interpreter said Ii marveled much
at the American railways, saying Jhey
were the greatest he had ever seen.
Asked if Lii would, upon his return to
China, have the English engineers who
are building railroad in that country
adopt the American system, he said he
certainly would. This important an
nouncement was received with much en-
thusiasm by the many prominent men in
hearing distance.
AT the powerhouse Ii held out his cane
toward one of the rapidly revolving dv-
names and it was hit by projection and
knocked out of his hand like a fash. He
was startled but said nothing. He came
near being badly injured by the occurrence.
The party remain in this city tonight
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07

back of this was written, "F. J. Morgan,
one Typewriter, Yost No. 2, paid $25" In
the book were several entries of money
PAID on the typewriter, all signed ''F. j.
M, and this gave rise to the belief that
the name OF the dead man was T. J. Nor
gan, which is now proved beyond doubt.
While critical examination was being
made of the body and the effects, a soft
whistle sounded from the darkness.
The officers sprang TO their feet and or
dered the person sounding the summons
to approach. A roughly dressed man en-
tered the circle of light given by the few
tiickering lamps. He was decidedly agi-
tated, and at once stated that he had
taken part in the Lold-up. His story was
a most interesting one.
"My name is Edward Burke, he said.
81 have been working for man named III
slime, at Dixon. my employment being
bucking sacks. When we got through my
partner and l started for Sacramento, in
search of another job. Wehad just crossed
the new trestle tonight when I saw two
men sitting along the railroad track.
When We came near them l said Hello,
partners and was going along when they
arose, one armed with a rife and the
other a pistol. One of the men wore
flask, and he asked:
What have you there2'
"'0nly our blankets replied.
"'Throw them down the EN- bankment,'
he shouted.
1--WE did as requested, as their guns
were leveled at US, and the men then told
US what was wanted. They said they pro-
posed to hold up train, soon to pass, and
that if we did not assist they would kill us.
"'If you do as we say it will be all right
with you, and if you don't it will be
wrong said one of the men.
81 was then asked if l knew how to I'M
couple cars. / said that could pull pin
in a freight train. but that was all. The
man DOUBTED my word, but explained how
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
Let People Know.
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SAN FRANCISCO. May 5, 1885.
DIR. A. T. SANDEN:
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what your Belt mas done for me. When I
bought it last December was troubled with a
continual pain in the back and sometimes ex-
tending up to the shoulder blades. had been
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without relief. was also very constipated
ana ha to take laxatives every day. l finally
made up my mind to try one of your Belts and
l am glad did so. In about three weeks after
putting the Belt on all the pain had gone, and
l have felt none since. My back is now strong
and will stand all the strain l can put on it
without hurting. My bowels are as regular as
clockworkr and have gained ten pounds in
weight 1 shall always speak well of your
Belt, for it has done for me what nothing else
could do. think it is the best thing ever in.
vented for the cure of weakness and disease.
Yours truly, HENRY STRICKER,
1911 Dupont street, San Francisco.
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to uncouple passenger-cars, describing the
airbrakes, hooks and levers. Then one of
the men took me to one side of the track,
and my partner and the other man re-
manned on the opposite side. Presently
the train approached. and one of the men
said:
i wonder if he has fixed things all
rlght2' and an instant later he exclaimed:
Yes; it's all right
Il think that there must have been a
signal from somebody on the train, for my
man said to me, Now, go ahead and do
as you were told 1 went back to the ex-
press-car and tried to uncouple the faster-
ings, but the lever would not work. My
partner tried to help me, but it was no go.
Then the shooting commenced, and 1 said
to my partner, Shall we jump| and he
said Yes and we plunged into the tules
and underbrush.
After the train pulled out called for
my partner, but he did not answer; so l
ran to the section-house, toward Davis
vile. l told them what had happened.
and informed the conductor of train that
had been tagged that there was dead
man down the track, but little attention
was paid to my statements"
The result OF this mornings search has
been to assure the railroad detectives that
the robbers, after finding their plans rem
dered abortive, threw away all incrimi-
mating evidence, and knowing that the
train running at the speed it was must be
too close to the city for any attempt at re-
venge on Engineer Ingles they passed over
the tops of the coaches to one OF the rear
platforms. entered a coach unperceived,
seated themselves and quietly rode into
the city and disappeared. 1t is known
that the identity of the two men is IN the
possession of the railroad officials and 1t
is likely their capture will shortly be eff
fected. This knowledge was obtained by
tracing the movements of the dead man
from the transportation ticket found on
his body, which proved that he had left
San Francisco on the morning of the rob-
berry,
That Morgan has been at different times
In this city is also known, as he has been
Identified by several of the numerous visi-
tors to the morgue as man they saw in
various drinking resorts.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
OUTLAW MoKGAH,s TYPEWRITER.
Its Connection With the Case Puzzles
Chief of Detectives Lees.

Its Connection With the Case Puzzles
Chief of Detectives Lees.
The dead train robber was positively
F. ]. Morgan, who formerly frequented
a saloon on East street, near Market.
About noon yesterday Superintendent
John Wright of the Sacramento division
telephoned Captain Lees that the robber
had memoranda on his person which
made 1t appear that his name was Morgan
and that he had been frequent visitor at
the East-street saloon. Detectives Wren n
and Gibson were detailed on the case.
They found typewriter in a rear room
on which was card bearing Morgan s
name.
The saloon man said that Morgan had
left the machine there himself He told a
story in substance as follow: morgan
first visited the saloon two years ago.
Sometimes he would go away for two or
three days, saying he was going into the
country. Five days ago he went TO the
saloon with stout man about IS years of
age and 5 feet 10 inches in height. The
stranger wore dark clothes, had a dark
mustache and was of decidedly dark COM
plexion.
They left together at 4:30 P. M. and
Morgan said they were going to Stock ton
on the boat. Before leaving Morgan took
a small bundle wrapped in paper which
he had left there two DAYS before. Nor.
gan always carried large pistol.
He also had second companion, a
young fellow not more than 20 years of
age, with smooth face. This youth was
about feet 9 inches tall, and always APP
peared the best dressed of the trio On
the day that Morgan and his elder part
ner went away the young fellow wore a
light tweed suit and black Derby hat
~ a vyo laor
before the latter left town. The three
were never seen together at once"
The police believe that the whole plot
to rob the train beyond Sacramento had
been Matched in this City by this trio, and
that they left five days since by different
routes. This was for the purpose of avoid
ing suspicion.
mystery OF the type writing machine ex-
planned. Morgan used to take the ma
chine away for a short time and then
bring 1t back TO the saloon. He got it
three months ago on the installment plan
from local agent. But what he did with
1t is still question.
The detectives Will now lend their eff
forts toward identifying the two COM
panions of Morgan. as upon that identifi-
cation much depends in the hunt for the
escaped hig hwaymen, who are now sup
posed to be at large in the Sacram ento
Valley or the foothills.
The police have no record whatever of
Morgan other than the story told by the
waterfront saloon-keepers. Morgan went
almost daily TO Oakland, but the object of
these trips across the bay could not be
learned. He was extremely reticent and
but little inclined to speak about any,
thing to strangers, much less about him
self. He was last seen in San Francisco
on Tuesday.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07

MILWAUKEE, Wis, Sept. 8. Mr..
Bryan spent quiet day at the residence
of E. c. Wall, Democratic committeeman
from Wisconsin. In the morning he at
tended service with Mrs. Wall at En-.
manuel Presbyterian Church. He will
leave Milwaukee at 7:15 o'clock to-mor-
row morning on the Northwestern and
reac, Chicago at $3.50 O'Clock.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
1t Cures Lame Back

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Address or call
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07

The self-styled "tailors," the cbean
cIothiers and the alleged wholesalers" on
have at last dug their own graves. The
buying public have found them out, and
they have found that there are firms who
are square. What's advertised in the
papers and what's sold in the stores are
two different things.
We sell what we advertise. This week
the best $40 Suits and overcOats ever
shown west of the Rockies. Thousands of
others at all prices. Our Suits are exclu.
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where.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07

CoSNToP AM
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day, according TO room. Meals 25c. Rooms 500
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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
Electric Belt.

A Strong Current of Electricity Is Eel
by the Wearer Every Moment This
Belt Is on the Body. Tt Can Be ReRu-
lated ny New Patent Regulator, so
as to Make 1t as Strong or Mild as
You Want 1t.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07

THE DULL. ACHING, TIRED FEEL
= ing that comes after standing long on
the feet, the sharp pains which shoot
along the spine, and the weakness in the
loins are evidences OF relaxed, weak
muscles, which can be contracted and
vigorous strength given them by
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
Brvan,s Ou,et nnbhnth

and viii cross the river at 8 o'clock to
morrow morning.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
DR.. Sanders Electric Belt

1t conveys steady, soothing current Of
electricity into the weakened muscles, Civ.
ing them a healthy nerve power, which
revives them. 1t makes them strong. It
is curing hundreds every month.
See what this man saws:
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-09-07
YOLO BANDI rs
KNOWN TO LEES

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