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West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
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SILVER MEN DISCHARGED.

Secretary Carlisle Dismisses Several
OF Them from the Treasury Depart.
ment.
The fight between Secretary Car
Isle and Senator Blackburn in
Kentucky is very bitter and since the
former got rotten-egged DO wn there
at his old home, he is determined
TO get even with somebody for it
and is now taking his spite out on
the Senators friends by discharging
all of them in his department.
Acting on the recommendation
of his son, Logan Carlisle, who ex-
ercises general supervision over
the clerical force of the depart
ment, Secretary Carlisle removed
Thomas e. Adams, agent of the
department at the Alaska Seal
Island. Adams is a relative of
Senator Blackburn and is at pres
ent visiting at the Senator's home
in Kentucky. The telegram to
Mr. Adams announcing his dis
missal from Office was hurriedly =
prepared so that it would reach
him while he was in the Senator 5
house.
Another removal was that of Miss
Minnie McMillen, cf Kentucky, a
clerk in the Office of the Supervis-
ing Architect. Miss McMillen is a
friend and admirer Of Senator
Bla ckburn and has sided with him
in his political differences with the
head Of the Treasury Department.
The officials who have suffered
decapitation because of the too free
expression of their silver views are
Judge William b. Fleming, of
Kentucky, Chief of the Law and
Record Division of the Office of Su-
pervlsing Architect; Thomas f.
Brantley, of South Carolina, Chief
of the Army and Navy Pension
Division of the Office of Auditor for
the Interior Department; Burton
L. Doyle, of Tennessee, Assistant
Chief of the Warrant Division of
the Secretary's Office; William E.
Ryan, of New York, a third class
clerk in the Miscellaneous Division
of the Secretary's Office; j. M.
Leech, messenger in the office OF
Commissioner of Internal Revenue.
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been touched by the devotion Of
friends, and our lives shall prove
our appreciation of the affection
which we prize as the richest re.
ward which this campaign has
brought.
In the face OF an enemy rejoc-
ing in its victory, let the roll be
called for the engagement and urge
all friends Of bimetallism to renew
their allegiance to the cause. IL we
are right, as / believe we are, we
shall yet triumph. Until convinced
of bis error, let each advocate Of
bimetallism continue the work. Let
all Silver Clubs retain their organi.
zation, hold regular meetings and
circulate literature.
Our opponents have succeeded in
this campaign and must now put
their theories TO the test. In
stead of talking mysteriously about
"sound money" and Gan honest
dollar, they must now elaborate and
defend a financial system. Every
step taken by them should be pub
licly considered by the silver clubs.
Our cause has prOspered most where
the money question has been long
at discussed among the people.
During the next four years il will
be studied all over this nation even
more than it has been studied in
the past.
The year 1900 is not far away.
Before that year arrives, interna-
tional bi.metallism will cease to
deceive; before that year arrives,
those who have called themselves
gold standard Democrats will be-
come bi.metallists and he with US,
or they will become Republicans.
and thus open enemies; before that
year arrives, trusts will have con.
vinced still more people that a trust
is menace TO private welfare and
to public safety; before that year
arrives, the evil Of a gold standard
will be even more evident than il
now is, and tho people then will be
ready 90 demand the American
financial policy for The American
people. and will join with us IN the
immediate restoration Of the free
and unlimited coinage Of gold and
silver at the present legal ratio Of
Is TO / without waiting for the aid
or consent Of any other nation.
Signed. W. j. BRYAN.
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LINCOLN, NEB., Nov. 6.-Mr.
Bryan to-day gave out the follow.
ing:
To the BimctaHists Of the United
States
Conscious that millions of loyal
hearts are saddened by temper AIRY
defeat, beg to offer word of hope
and encouragement. No cause ever
had supporters more brave. earnest
and devoted than those who have
espoused the cause OF bimetallism.
They have fought for conviction and
have fought it with all the zeal
which conviction inspires. Events
will prove whether they are right or
wrong. Having done their duty as
they saw it, they have nothing to
regret. The Republican candidate
has been heralded as the advance
agent of prosperity. If his policies
bring real prosperity to the Ameri-
can people, those who opposed him
will share in that prosperity. If, on
the other hand, his policies prove
an injury to the people generally,
those Of his supporters who do not
belong to the Office. holding class, or
to the privileged class, will suffer
in common with those who opposed
him. The friends of bimetallism
have not been vanquished; they
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

The sun shines mighty bright to-day,
Maggie's comm home.
The Naples wave their banners gay,
Maggie's comm home.
In my heart joy-bells are ringin'.
As sunny hours go by a-singin',
Gladness on their pinions bringin',
Maggie's comm home.
O, sweet will be the the even tide,
Maggie's comm home.
Loves roses bloom on every side,
Maggie's comm home.
Fate NAV smile or frown. no matter.
From my heart dark shadows scatter,
When / hear her lively chatter,
Maggie's COMM home.
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so this year than usual. Interest
IN common cause Of great i'm.
Portance has reduced friction to a
minimum. | hereby express my
personal gratitude TO the individual
members, as we'll as the executive
officers OF the National Committee,
Of the Democratic, Populist and
Silver parties, for their efficient,
untirlng and unselfish labors. They
have laid the foundation for future
success and will be remem bered AS
pioneers when victory is at last
secured.
No personal or political friend
need grleve because of my defeat.
My ambition has been to secure i'm.
mediate legislation rather than to
enjoy the honors of the office.
therefore, defeat brings to me no
feeling of personal loss. Speaking
for the wife who has shared my la
bors, as well as for myself, l desire
to say that we have been amply re-
paid for all that we have done. In
the love of millions Of our fellow
citizens, so kindly expressed, IN
knowledge gained by personal CON
tact with the people and in broad
ened sympatbies, wo find full com
pensation for whatever efforts we
have put forth. Our hearts have
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12
FOR NINETREN nuNDRRn.

The Bryan Free silver Club. or Yves.
ton, Organized TO Begin the Flight
for the Next Presidential Cam.
palgn
WESTON, W. VA Nov. GA
Bryan free silver club was organ
lied here last night for the purpose
Of educating people for the cam
paign Of 1900. Congratulations
were telegraphed Bryan for his
manly fight made for the toiling
masses and telling him the cam
paign was begun for the election
IN 1900. There was 1IG sipners.
DIR. ~. s. Holt was elected pres
ident; 9. NJ. Gaylord, vice pres
ident; Perry @. Alfred, secretary,
and DR.. j. s. Lewis, treasurer.
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William j. Bryan in speaking of
the result in his own state SAYS {:
The result IN Nebraska is very
gratlfyidg. We have had great
obstacles to overcome, and yet in
spite Of all these obstacles we have
secured a majority of 10, 900 or 10, .
OOO for our electoral ticket, and
also at least four and possibly five
members of Congress out OF six,
and have elected a good working
majority in both branches of the
legislature. The Democrats. Pom
ulists, and silver Republicans have
worked together in perfect harmony
and they share the victory together.
The gold standard Democrats by
collusion with Republicans secured
a place on the ballot as Democrats
and deceived few voters. but tha
attempted fraud was called to the
attention Of the voters and the evil
effects reduced to a minimum. 1t
IS safe TO say that almost the en-
tire Palmer vote was cast by mis-.
take because the gold Democrats
voted almost unanimously for the
Republican nominee. am proud
Of Nebraska and grateful to the
friends in this State for their 10y
atty. No cause ever had more de-
voted supporters than the silver
cause has in Nebraska. Having
control Of the legislative machinery
In this State, we shall be able TO
reform our ballot law so as to pre-.
vent tho frauds which have been
perpetrated under il. and we shall
also be able TO secure legislation
which will protect the voters from
coercion and intimidation. The
people OF Nebraska have cause for
rejoicing. The good effect of our
victory in this State will be felt Cor
years to come"
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THE FIGHT NOT ENDED.

Opinions OF Some Of the Leaders On
the Election and Its Effect On the
Future.
Carson, New, Nov. 5.-Sonator
Stewart yesterday thus expressed
himself on the situation
The victory of Mckinley, if it
De victory, Is defeat Of ii o
American people and meansl more
iaiilng prices, stagnation, misery
ana enforced ldleness. 1t means
that the money powers of Europe
and America have shown the people
of the United States that they have
not the sovereign right of free
ballot. lntimidations have OBJ.
tanned a victory over ourl institu.
tions. At least 1900, 900 of our
voters were denied the right OF free
speech. They were given the al
ternative of bankruptcy in business,
discharge from employment or ac-
ceptance of brlbes in every con-
ceivable form to vote for gold
monopoly aud the continuation Of
the robbery policy of Cleveland's 5
administration"
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

To be beautiful, you must have pure
blood and good health TO do so, pur-
ifv the blood and build up the health
with the best Tonic and Blood Purifier
of the age, Botanic Blood Balm, c'B.
u. b 10 is the old standard and re-
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all manner Of blood and skin Diseases
whore eminent physicians, and all
other known remedies have failed
Send stamp for book Of particulars. 20
the Blood Balm Co. Atlanta. Ga. For
sale by Druggists
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MR.. BRYAN REFUSES
An Offer Of $4,000 a Year From
SIegeI. Cooper & Go.

n
SIegel, Cooper & Go.
OMAHA, Neb., Nov. G.-Mr.
Bryan today sent the following re-
ply to telegram from Messrs.
Siegel, Cooper & Co., of New York,
offering him $4,000 a year to at
tend to the Law business of the firm.
During the next four years
expect to devote as much time as
possible to the advocacy Of bimetal-
lism, and therefore cannot con
slider the proposition made by you.
1 appreciate the confidence which
your offer implies.
"W. j. BRYAN"
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Milwauke, Wis. Nov. 5.-E. G..
Wall, the silver national commit.
tceman, last night gave out long
interview on the result. lie said:
81 do not believe that this election
Will settle the question of bimetal-
lism. The Democratic party is
committed to that doctrine and
will stand by it. There will hence.
forth be but two great parties in
this countrY-one for free coinage
and the other against it. The
next campaign will be fought on
the same lines, and the fight will
continue until the advocates of n
restoration of silver to its coinage
rights win the battle. would not
be surprised il tho fusion of the
Democrats and Populists should be.
come permanent. since there is "A
common ground of doctrine on
which the parties may remain
united. The intercourse We have
had with the Populists in this cam
paign has been very pleasant. We
have found them sincere and en-
thusiastic."
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Maggie is Comm Home.

(IIere is a little real. genuine
poetry from the Gerardstown Times
written by the editor James Bran
ard Morgan. The following words
have the right ring aad melody and
and metre of standard and
elassIcal verse.
West Virginia argus. [volume] (Kingwood, W. Va.) 1877-1946, 1896-11-12

Ripans Tabules.
Ripans Tabules cure dyspepsia.
Ripans Tabules cure dizziness.
Ripans Tabules assist digestion.
Ripans Tabules cure torpid liver.
Ripans Tabules cure nausea.
Ripans Tabules at druggists.
Ripans Tabules: one gives relief
Ripans Tabules cure biliousness.
Ripans Tabules cure fiatulence.
Ripans TaOules cure constipation.
Ripans Tabules cure liver troubles.
Ripans Tabules cure Indigestion.
Bipans Tabules gentle cathartic.
Flpans Tabuleg cure bad breath.
Ripans Tabules cure headache.
Ripans Tabuies pleasant laxative.
hipans Tabulcs: FOR sour stomach.
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VIM. J. BRYAN TO THE PEOPLE.
URGES THAT ALL FREE SILVER CLUBS MAIN
TAIN THEIR ORGANIZATION
And Prepare for the Fight SOOMS Of Loyal Hearts Saddend
by Temporary Defeat Have Every Cause ReOcehy Fought for
Conviction and Time Will Show Whether They Are Right

Friends of Bmetalsm Are Not Vanqushed and Will Con
tinue the War on the Gold StandardMr Bryan Feels Nc
Sense of Personal Loss and Is Proud of the Splendid Show
ing Made by the Cause of the People
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Rheumatism

Is a blood disease and only blood RENE.
dy can cure il. So many people make
the mistake of taking remedies which
Mt best are only tonies and cannot posi-.
bly, reach their trouble. MIR. Asa Smith,
Greencastle, Indiana, says: "For years
have suffered with Sciatic Rheuma-
tsm, which the best physicians were un-
able to relieve. I took many patent
medicines but they did not seem to
reach my trouble. I gradually grew
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south bound lrrinc,paI stations Rorthbound

Hg0H q BOWLS. GenT supt..
MOnOngah. W. Va.
The advocate., 1896-04-15
$l.OO A YEAR.

by the election Of the following officers;
President, G. B. Hoffman, Enterprise;
Secretary, 0. B. Wharton, Emporls; Ex-
ecutive board, A. Wardall, Topeka,
Chairman; G. s. Hartough, Leaven-
worth; @. FL. CustenbOrder, Topeka;
Mrs. Emma R. TroudneF, Carbondals;
Mrs. Bins A. OTIS, Topeka; H, w. San
duslSy, Kansas City, Kss., and I. s. Hib-
ner, Gardner.
The following declaration Of principles
was adopted:
Recognizing the advantages Of Or
ganization for mutual assistance and
for practical educational work and ap-
preciating the Importance and growing
interest in cooperation, we respectfully
recommend
"First---That the special cooperative
lines Of work, such as stores, creameries,
fire insurance, fraternal insurance, Ia
Dor exchanges, ETC., form State asso-
citation for the advancement Of their
special work
"Second-That the State Co.opera-
tive Congress hereby organized, be com
posed Of delegates from local, county
and State cooperative associations Of
any and all business characters, upon
such basis as may be hereafter fixed,
and all cooperative associations are in
vited to affiliate with us.
"The object for which this congress is
established is for the purpose Of bring
ing into closer touch the cooperative
societies Of the State having q common
interest; to assist and encourage CO.
operation upon all practical lines and
to carry on educational work, and to do
any and all things which will advance
the interests of cooperation.
"This body is an unincorporsted educa-
tiOnsl association without fees or dues,
deriving it's support from voluntary
and will be managed by
a board Of directors elected at the an
nusl meeting to hold office for onO year
or until their successors are elected and
qualified. OBcers will receive no COM
pensation."
The Congress closed with q Sunday
evening address by Rev. Eta Seaman Of
ConcOrdis on "Co-Operation as Relig-
ious Duty" 1t is the desire Of the AD-
vooATE TO print in full in subsequent
issues some Of the papers read and, il
possible, a synopsis Of others.
A national convention Of co-operators
has been called to meet at ST Louis
July "a.
The advocate., 1896-04-15
THE CATTLEMEN WIN.
The Railroad Commissioners Order the Old
Rate Restored April 20.

Rate Restored April 20.
The hearing of the stock rate matter
before the State Board of Railroad Com
missioners began Tuesday, April Z, A
very large number of the leading stock
shippers and commission men of the
country were present at the hearing.
The contention Of the stock shippers
was that the present rate, based on the
weight Of the stock and making 2,2OO
pounds minimum carload, was exces-
sive, extortionate and exorbitant, and
that the old car load rate should be re-
stored. The roads defended the new
rate. The testimony of the shippers,
most of them men of extended expert
ence, showed that their complaints were
we'll founded. j. w. Robinson of Edo
RADIO, who ia quite we'll known as the
seattle king of Kansas" testified that he
did not know of the shipment Of single
car Of stock on which the new rate was
a decrease as compared with the old one.
John B. Rea Of Jewell county testified
that he had shipped eight cars under the
new rate which had cost him $624.66.
The old rate would have been $542,05, or
$926l less than the rate now in force.
G. W. Fullington of Wichita testified to
an increase of $7.25 per car, and stated
that he formerly believed the old rate to
be unjust, but was willing to go back to
it now. B. D. Freeman of Madison
showed that the new rate was costing $5
to 81 per car more than the old one.
George A. Wilson of Aida said that the
new rate was not only exorbitant but it
was an outrage. P. H. Lsndergin of
Eureka testified that on shipment Of
thirty-nine cars the increase in the new
rate as compared with the old was
$5O0.58. The stockmen then rested, after
having occupied neariy two days in pre-
senting their case. The strength of
their case was particularly noticeable.
The railroad people opened their side
Of the case by testimony as to the system
of weighing used. A statement Of
weights from all Kansas points to Chi
Gag for the first quarter of 1896 was
presented. Mr.. Hurd of the Santa Fe
testified that the shipping rate had been
changed only as to shipments to Kansas
City and not to Chicago. He also ad-
mitted that the increase in rates on the
Santa Fe per car was as follows: Janu-
ary, s1.7S; February, s049; March, 1886.
The Union Pacific showed an increase Of
Sl.48, Sill and 40 cents; and the in
crease on the NJ, K. & T. was shown to
be 81.71, S1.31 and SO cents. The West
ern Weighing Association is composed Of
ffty-seven railways, but, according 10 the
testimony of the railroad officials, it is
not q corporation, a trust nor q pool.
The attempt Of the railroads to show
that the rate was not an increase was
very weak. They contended that the
old rate was abandoned because it dis
criminated against the light shipper, and
said that the new rate OF 1900 pounds
for standard car and $1,000 pounds for
The advocate., 1896-04-15
COOPERATIVE CONGRESS.
A Permanent State Organization iS Effected
After an Interesting Session.

After an Interesting Session.
The three day session Of the Kansas
Cooperative Congress began last Thurs
day morning. An address Of welcome
was made by Governor Morrill,. Joel
Reece OF Pratt presided and 0. B. Whsr-
ton Of EmpoFia was Secretary.
A committee on organization Of State
association was appointed as follows:
A. Wardall, Topeka; o. B. Wharton,
Emporia; G. s. Brown, Hill City; G. P.
Judd, Hoxie; @. H. Custenborder, Topeka.
The following committee on resolu-
tlons was also named: @. B. Hoffman,
Enterprise; Mrs. Emma r. Troudner,
Carbondale; J. D. Hibner, Gardner; Mrs,
Bina A. Otis, Topeka; E. E. Ewing,
Sutton.
NO. Nelson of st. Louis spoke on
"Co-operation vs.. Competition, Paper
Credit and Debit" His remarks were
quite interesting and he gave out good
deal Of information, both in his address
and in response to questions. He is at
the head Of Nelson Manufacturing Com
pany, profit-sharing institution. Prof.
Bemis Of Chicago was unable to be pres
ent, but his paper on Progress Of Co
operation in America" was read. 1t was
statement Of the growth OF the move.
ment, covering good many years obser-
vation. The statistical matter was Of
special value. G. S. Hsrtough Of the
Leavenworth Building and Loan Asso-
citation read a paper in which it was
shown that the development In that line
was extensive, and he gave in detail, to
great extent, the results already accom-
plshed.
At the Friday session u. G. Ernst, who
is thoroughly informed on the subject,
discussed the Labor Exchange. A paper
by s, H. Comings Of st. Joseph, Mich,
was read. In it the Cooperative college,
with which he is connected, is referred
to. Prof. Georgeson Of the State Agri-
cultural college presented some interest
ing facts and information on cooperative
dairying. H. M. Brandt Of Canton fol-
lowed with an address on cooperative
work in the creamery industry. @. B.
Hoffman Of Enterprise, one Of the best
posted co-operstors in the country, gave
characteristic address on the German
cooperative banking system, which was
followed by paper on Cooperation
and Equal Opportunity" by @. F. Lind
strom Of the same place. A paper by
the editor Of the Irrigation Age on
"Co- operative Irrigation" received atten-
tion. G. j. Evans of Topeka discussed
Municipal Cooperation" A very en-
tertaining and enlivening feature Of the
Congress was the singing Of Miss Julia
Caldwell Of Denver. Her musical abili-
ties and efforts received very favorable
comment. j. Y. N. Swigart Of Lincoln,
Neb., had a practical paper on mutual
Fire Insurance" The Rochdale system
was discussed in papers prepared by
Imogene G. Fales Of Brooklyn, N. Y,
and James Rhodes OF Cambridge, Mass.
A permanent organization was formed
The advocate., 1896-04-15

Here Is the financial plank Of the South
Dakota Republican platform: Whereas,
There is diversity Of opinion among the
Republicans Of the State upon the financial
question, and as we have perfect confidence
in the wisdom and patriotism Of the Repub.
llcan party that shall assemble in St. Louis
next June, that 1t win consider and adopt
platform broad enough and strong enough
for every Republican to stand upon, we re-
afirm our devotion and loyalty to the plat
form adopted in Minneapolis in 1892, and
adopt It ss our platform until the national
convention shall give US another"