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The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
THE VALUE OF CONFIDENCE.
Without 1t Trade and Industry Halt
and the Horkin0n,an Is Hjthort
OCcuDufiou
Boston Commercial Bulletin.

Boston Commercial Bulletin.
Confidence may b. an intangible thing, but
without confidence all prosperity is at ali end.
The manufacturer, unless reas onably assured
OF market for his goods, will not buy ma
terlal and start his mills; the jobber and re-
taller will not stock their stores unless settled
conditions are promised. Without confidence
In future conditions trade and industry halt,
the workingman IS without occupation, enter
prise is crushed, development is at stand
still. How different the situation when conf
dence is absent, the summer of 1896 can testify
to many thousands OF our people.
Stability in the measure OF value is the first
requisite OF prosperity. We can adjust our
selves to an unfavorable tariff, to the natural
ups and downs of existence, if we know that
future values will be measured by the same
standard that exists to-day. In former periods
OF the worlds history the greatest opponents
OF, as well as the greatest sufferers from the
Clipping OF the coin were the laboring popula-
ton. Reducing the value of the legal tender
has always been the resort of despots and op-
pressors. 1t has remained for the end of the
nineteenth century to see the argument adj
vanced that cutting the value of the coin is
for the benefit of the common people.
Not until the election is known to have re-
sound principles of government Will the in
spiration be given to new enterprise. People
with means at their command will take no
chances where success of an enterprise de-
pends upon steady development under even
conditions. Municipalities and corporations
Will undertake no new operations until they
can borrow capital, to be expended directly or
indirectly for labor, on the reasonable terms
which confidence on the part of lenders in the
stability OF the loans will alone enable them to
secure.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
AFR0-AMBRIOAN VOTERS.

At the recent session of the AFRO Ameri-
can Congress held at Los Angeles a COM
mittee of leading mem bers of the Congress
was appointe to draw up an address to
the colored voters of the United States in
general and particularly to those of Cali
fornia. That address has now been issued
and forms one of the notable contribu-
tions to the cam paign in favor OF sound
money, protection and the Republican
party.
The address points out that under the
free coinage of silver, as proposed by Bry-
antics, the wage-earners of the country
would suffer severely, and that as Afro
Americans are nearly all wage -earners
their interest in this issue of-the campaign
Is of vital Importance. 1t further directs
attention to the fact that the Republican
National platform demands that every
citizen shall be allowed to cast a free
ballot, and that the ballot shall be fairly
counted, thus guaranteeing protection to
the colored voters of the South. More
over it denounces the uncivilized and bar
barous practice known as lynching, which
has been too common in the Southern
States, and thus promises TO secure to the
COioiou PcOpAO tnciA liSnes " d ldi1 LI<hl
by jury in accord with the established law
of the Republic.
The address is an able one in every re-
spect. 1t should be widely circulated and
widely read. In o broad sense it concerns
white as we'll as colored citizens, and with
great clearness states the reasons why in
this cam mpaign the industrious and law
abiding people in the community should
cast their vote for that party which, as the
address says, "Sanctifed by the martyred
blood of Lincoln has ever been foremost
and devoted to the uplifting of the colored
race and the protection of the wage-earner
wherever found who owes allegiance to
our common country and its f1ag."
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
THE NON-PARTISAN PLEDGE.

If the nominees of the Citizens Nom
Partisan party for the State Senate know
no more of the needs of the several dis
tricts from which they were nominated
than they do of the constitution of the
State. they certainly will make but poor
representatives in case of election. They
have signed pledge in which each indi-
vidual asserts: 81 hereby promise that if
/ am elected to the Legislature 1 will, by
my vote and influence, endeavor to secure
the adoption of the new charter in it's
entirety and without amendment by the
Legislature.
This was evidently the signing of a
pledge without a knowledge OF the
provision of the constitution OF the
State that declares that if charter is
adopted by electors it cannot be amended,
but must be adopted or rejected as a
whole. The language is: 'If majority
of such qualified electors voting thereat
shall ratify the same (the charter) it shall
thereafter be submitted to the Legisla ture
for its approval or rejection as whole,
without power OF alteration or amend
mentu
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
NOVEMBER.

"Where is the man who shouted so?'
Said Andrew Jackson's shade.
"He left the place month ago"
The press reporter said.
"What made him go so quick, SO quickf"
Said Andrew Jacksons shade.
'He made the voters very sick,"
The press reporter said.
Sand we bade farewell to Billy, and he started 70 r
the Platte,
Crnamenting rear-end coaches making speeches
through his hat
And bs killed his reputation and we don't know
where he's at,
But hell give up 'lectioneering In November"
"What caused this beardiess boy to run?"
said Andrew Jacksons shade.
"The magic words, sixteen 10 one"
The pr IS reporter said.
what made them choose SO young. so youn p"
Said Andrew Jackson's shade.
"Tbey listened to a silver tongue"
The press reporter said.
"For he came to the convention and he brought
his cross of gold,
And he crowded back all others, both the middle
nged and old,
But he'll stamp his little Trilbys when he's outside
the cod,
After meeting with Mckinley In November"
"My friends were men of high renown,'
Said Andrew Jacksons shade.
ale tore the flag of honor down."
The press reporter said.
Sand do the loyal ones still stand7"
Said Andrew Jackson's shade
"The East and West are hand In hand,"
The press reporter said.
"For they bolted Billy Bryan with his anarchistic
views,
And they lead the fight together, Tor they know
they cannot lose.
And they'll gather in the Popocrsts ana measure
And they'll lose them in the shuttle in November"
New York Sun,
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

In some campaigns we had thought
about the industrial interest only, but
to-day the universal welfare of the
American people is at stake. 1t is pro-
posed not only to assault the industrial
but also the financial system which has
hitherto been the bedrock of our policy.
They also propose to make assault upon
the most important institution of all,
namely, the constitution of the United
States. i cannot conceive of worse
piece of wick edDess than the policy
proposed, as it is throughout of
tearing down and destroying with no
attempt to build up. 1t is considered
and Improperly called a campaign of the
masses, but the only object seems to be
to infuriate them Hon. Hampton L.
Carson of Pennsylvania.
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NEWSPAPER PLEASANTLY.

"what do they mean by sailing mine,
popper2' asked the small boy. "Is it any thing
like sailing meat?'
mo indeed" answered Mr.. Bittwuntz.
"When a man salts meat it is because he
wants to keep it."-Cincinnati Enquirer.
"What in thunder are you speakin' to the
schoolchildren for?" asked the voter.
"Just keep quiet" replied the candidate.
They'll all be old enough to vote before Pm
elected."-Atlanta Constitution.
Tommy-Paw, what does 1t mean In the
paper when it says that the leaders OF 8 party
are working like beavers?"
Mr.. Fight might mean they are saying
nothing and saving wood, but it usually
means they have begun throwing mud.-In-
dianapolis Journal.
Flossie-Can you remember whether Toms
engagement ring had five diamondsf
Cissy-No; why?
Flossie-Because I've lost ring In the
water and don't know whether it was Jacks
or his.-Fun.
Helen-He is extremely reticent about his
family.
Her Brother-Huml Must be good man of
bad family or bad man of good family. You
had best encourage him.-Judge.
she-Our wedding day seems to me almost
as q dream.
He-It does to me with one exception.
"What was that?'
'J distinctly remember that my collar got
loose behind and crawled up my neck as
went up the eaisle."-Indianapolis Journal.
"Hoskins, did you ever see q truly honest
manf"
"Yes in theater once heard fellow tell
his wife he was going out to get drink. -
Chicago Record.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

There are no classes in America. There is
comparatively little difference between
the general thoughts and sentiments OF
noted Americans and of ordinary Ameri-
cans. The wealthy are generally as much
divided as the poor. When, therefore, 1T
is seen that an overwhelming majority OF
the more prominent people in the Nation
are on one side it is very safe to say that a
large majority OF the less notable people
will be on the same side.
Never before in our history have the
more. prominent elements of our people
been SO massed on one side as in this
campaign. Hitherto all grades of society
and all professions and trades have been
more or less equally divided between the
two great parties. In this contest, how
ever, almost every body who is sufficiently
prominent to be noted is on the side OF
Mckinley. Nearly all the great news
papers, the college professors, manufac-
turers, men of business, leaders~ef work
ingmen and even elergymen, who usually
take no part in politics, have declared
themselves in this issue for sound money
and sound morality.
1t Is almost impossible that Mr.. Bryan
should be elected. The elements that are
for him may be noisy in mass ss-meetings,
but they count fo- very little in the great
mass of the American people. The assur-
ances of the success of the Republican
ticket are everywhere so strongly felt that
business has already begun 10 revive.
The price OF almost everything is rising
except the price of silver. This furnishes
basis on which we can safely estimate
what the result will be in November.
Mr.. Bryan will be the worst-defeated can
didate that ever ran for the Presidency,
and the vote of the people everywhere
except in the Southern States, where
special causes continue to keep the Demo-
cratic party strong, will be almost unani-
nous for Mckinley and Hobart.
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FIFTY-CENT GODSENDS.
New York Press

New York Press
have known men who have not seen any
kind OF dollars for so long that 5O-cent dol
lar would be gods end to them.-W. J. Bryan
at Logansport, Ind.
But why not give them the 100-cent dollar
which they received in 1892? Any man who
was willing to work could find employment in
that year. and no one offered him q 50-cent
dollar when 1O0-cent dollar was due him for
his labor.
And how about the 1000, 900 men who are
employed in the United States to-day7 Are We
to give them 50-cent dollars instead of the
100-cent dollars they now receive, in order
that some other people may also get only hall
eff what they ought to have? When we can
pay 100-cent dollars to every one, Mr.. Bryan,
why compel any one to take 50-cent dollars?
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

In 1851 we had gold at a premium
That was the case until 1855. What
was the effect it had the laboring
mans wages and the commodities
the laboring man bought? Why, every
one of the commodities went up 13s
per cent. How much did labor go up :?
1t went up 4S per cent The conse-
quence was that the labs oripg man dur-
ing these years upon an average lost
SO per cent of the available power and
products of his labor. This is fact.
not something that say to you, but
something that you can find indisput-
ably proved by experience. Tom Reed.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
RISING PRICES.

The prospects of California have not been
brighter in a quarter of a century than
they are to-day. We seem to be upon the
verge of new boom, using that word 10
signify not speculation but the realization
of degree of prosperity which will be in
| striking contrast TO the depression OF the
| last three years.
The conditions of the rural industries of
the State are good and the prospects of
improvement are exceptionally bright.
All the great staple products with the
sole exception of hops are advancing.
Raisins, which last year went begging at
from to cents per pound, are now in
demand at from to 5 cents. Wheat.
which several months ago sold for 80 cents
per GENITAL, is worth to-day 81 45 and some
sales were made yesterday at 81 so. The
price of Heather has advanced cents per
pound in the Eastern market and while
the advance here has been only / cent it
| is but question of time when the Cali
fornia market will follow that of the East
and further improv ement will be made.
The rise in the price of wheat entails a
corresponding rise in the prices of all
grain crops. Corn, rye, oats and barley
follow wheat in its upward movement.
All the commercial products of these
grains will, of course, rise also. The price
OF -four has been already advanced 81 in
this City. The effect of this upon the
rural industries OF the State will be in the
highest degree beneficial and CORE
spending benefit will follow to tn manu-
factu1ers inasmuch as the farmers will
now be better able to purchase manufac-
fV1ro 10 a = >f
classes of articles will largely increase.
As all industries are affected more or
less by the conditions of the farming in
dustry, it is q foregone conclusion that
business in all the channels of trade will
be improved. Banks, which have hesitated
to lend money to farmers on falling
wheat market, will now be willing to make
loans easy, since it is clear that the farmer
will be able to repay them. Thus, with a
rising market for farm products there will
be an easier money market and larger
circulation of money in the cities. Out of
this there cannot fail to come benefits to
retail traders as we'll as to the great
producers, and the entire commercial sit
uation as well as the industrial will soon
show signs of prosperity such as we have
not known for long time.
Every citizen can draw the moral from
this condition of affairs. The rise in
wheat, it is true, has been occasioned not
so much by what has happened here as by
the fsilure of the crop in India and the
heavy losses in the Australian harvests.
Nevertheless, the profit which we are to
derive from it will depend largely upon
conditions in the United States. If We
continue the present low tariff the money
which we derive from abroad for our farm
products will be sent back again for manu-
| factured goods. To secure a permanent
benefit from our present advantage it is
essential we should return at once to the
! protective system. This fact every citizen
| should bear in mind and cast his vote in
accordance with it for protection and pros
| perity-for Mckinley and Hobart.
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hem, at the top of which was let IN the narrow
EN- broidery, to give the effect of hemstitching.
The ruff1e around the collar, which was also of
batiste, had the same finish at the top of the
hem.
Another sacque was of blue and white dim
fly. with collar of plain blue, edged with q
ruffe OF Valenciennes lace.
A yellow dimity might be trimmed with
collar of yellow and white striped dimity.
A pink lawn with white dots might have
white collar trimmed with white or yellow
lace.
A blue Japanese silk, with collar of white
batiste trimmed with insertion of yellow
Valenciennes lace, with rufle TO match, would
be very cool and stylish.
Pale green wash silk, with canary stripe,
might nave the collar of natural-colored grass
linen
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
POOR BOYS GET TO THE TOP.
From the New York Times

From the New York Times
The hollowness of Bryan's talk about the
down-trodden masses is we'll illustrated by the
history of several natives of Jefferson County,
this State, who have risen from what are
termed humble beginnings to positions of
wealth, honor and high public esteem. Men,
tioning some OF these. the Waterton Times
says that the fact was brought out forcibly by
Ex-Governor Flower and others who partici-
pated in the public reception to the Hon.
Daniel G. Griffin on his return horne after his
nomination Tor Governor by the National
Democratic State Convention Ex-Governor
Flower, Judge OBrien, Wilbur T. Porter,
Daniel G. Griffin" says the Times, ain fact,
every man who has attained prominence in
public life, success in business or professional
life in this locality, has worked his way up
from lowly beginnings and found no obstacles
placed in his way" This Is not the country
in which to talk about classes and masses.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

Let every man arouse himself and re-
member that the duty which he owes
his Government and his fel1ow-men is
this year grave and imperative. Let
him not be misled by false hopes OF
gain. Gains that come through the sac
rifice Of honor are not to be hoped for
but dreaded. And any advantage, how
ever great, reached through an alliance
with forces that are a menace to good
government will prove some time to
have been dearly bought.-Hon. f. j.
Black
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
cALIFoRNIANS IN NEW YORK

NEW YORK, N. Y, Oct. 17.-At the Plaza
Mr.. and Mrs. l.. schwab, Mr.. and Mrs. J. Stern,
Miss Stern, A. H. Willis, B. II. Winters; Cont
nentai-C w. Beebe; Park Avenue-Miss Caro-
line Halman, Mrs. L. B. Halman; Savoy-Mlss
Adelbert, Mr. and Mrs. A. Z. Hecht, E. ].
Hecht, Miss Hecht; Holland-L. MeCreery /;
Imperial-W. H. Little, o. o. Howard Jr. ;
MetroIole-S. B. Wakefield.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
CAMPAIGN ECHOES.

1t turns out that Bryan once advocated
Volapuk. All, hal If worldwide language
is all right, why isn't world money the
thing, too?-Wichita Eagle.
The little boy who took hold of the live wire
for joke is not unlike the Boy Orator, who
has picked up the hot end of SO many nomina-
tlons.-Philadelphia Press.
At Clarksburg Bryan said: 1--WE are running
on time," but the fact is he is ahead of his
schedule, as he was not expected to burst up
until early in November. -Pittsburg News
If Mr.. Watson will turE his study to the
figure Of General Buckner, he will be able TO
learn the art of being dark horse candidate
with dignity and quiet taste.-Pittsburg Dis
patch.
The fact that the farmers of Nebraska are
riding twenty and thirty miles to attend Re-
publican meetings does not go to show that
the candidate of three parties is likely to carry
his own State.-St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
The tariff Is cutting no figure In Bryan's
oratory, but 1t will cut figure in his defeat.
The country is not wholly ignoring one OF the
important issues because the candidate on the
wrong side Of 1t chooses to do so.-Kans as City
Journal.
Did you ever hear of the boy who asked the
doctor how to distinguish toadstool from a
mushroom The doctor replied: Eat it; If
you die, 1t is a toadstool."- If the American
people swallow the free coinage of silver craze,
they will learn by experience that it is a
'toadstool."-New York Commercial Adyer.
tiser.
Western farmers have been busy thinking
for some weeks past. From every section in
Kansas, Iowa. Nebraska Wisconsin and Min
nesota we have reliable information OF q null
titude OF changes from Bryan to Mckinley. A
vote for Bryan will simply mean four years of
depression in every line of business Chicago
Inter Ocean.
'Why, sir" said the gold-standard man, who
was letting the leak in his cellar go at full tilt
while he talked finance with the plumber, sit
is most unreasonable proposition. We might
just as well take that lead pipe OF yours and
coin it,
"Hold on, mister" the plumber exclaimed,
"Don't say the rest of It. Don't let such an idea
get started. The thought of taking anything
as valuable as that lead pipe an turning 1t
into plain, ordinary money makes me shiver
with Observation-Disclosures Star.
The following postscript to William Jennings
Bryan's letter accepting the Peoples party
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

nomination got lost in transmission: "While
1t is perfectly true that notified the Populists
that could not be considered as candidate
unless Mr.. Sewall was put on the ticket also, 1t
is also true that thought had enough in
huence to force Sewall's nomination. How
ever, that is no reason why should refuse
any old domination l can get."-Pittsburg
Chronicle Telegraph
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THE ANSWER is EASY.
Tulare Register.

The Republican contention is to return to a
condition which we found good for many
years. The Populist contention is to try some
thing which has never worked to the benefit
of any people at any time. The Republicans
say let us be guided by the experience of all
civilization. The Populists say let us try an
old scheme which has been failure every
where. Which is the sensible and business
like pOsition3
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

The Democratic candidates for the Leg
islature who took the Non-Partisan pledge
and now declare they will not stand by it
are not widely different from other fusion
politicians. The only way to get straight
men in Office is to stick to straight politics
and beware OF combinations.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
Through Sleeping Cars to Chicago.

The Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Santa Fa
route, VIII continue to daily through from
OAKLAND 10 Chicaso Pullman palace drawng-room
also upholstered tourist sleeninp-cara Ieav,ns
every afternoon. Lowest through rates 10 al
points In the United States, Canada, Mexico or
Europe. Excursions through TO Boston leave
every week. San Francisco tIckes Office ga Mar
ket street, Chronicle building. Telephone main,
1881: Oakland, Ills Broadway.
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Late Member Washington Legislat,
LADY's DRESSING sACQUE

DELIGHTFULLY."- comfortable and stylish gar
ment is illustrated here. 1t is cut with loose
front. which is shirred from yoke top. The
back is cut with back form and an under
arm gore. The sleeves are the comfortable
and picturesque Bishop shape The sailor col
lar is stylshly cut off in from to give the eect
now sought after.
A most dainty sacque after this model was OF
white batiste The ssilor collar had deep
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
Letters From the People.
sAN ERROR CORRECTED.
Senator Wilson Not Among the cdHers
on Bryan at st. Paul.

Hen0f0T Htt8OH ltUt ~dF7SOFs9
on Bryan at st. Pdhl.
PALERMO CAL, Oct. IA. 1895.
Hon. Charles M Shortridge, SG" Francisco,
Cal.-DEAR SIR: Dispatches in your issue OF
the 18th inst. say that among the CARERS on
Cand idate Bryan at St. Paul was the hon
John L. Wilson, Senator from tne oeaIe %
yasbf,g+on who bolted the st. Louis nomfna-
ton Il @ ana platform 1 desire to correct this
statement Hon. John L. Wilson is too honest
and conscientious Republican TO ooi' o cans ms
Tysss}ng the state of Washington in the inter-
est of the Republican stendard-bearers' NC
Kinley and Hobart. ,,ohas .,d
trust you will correct those dispatches eHu
do Justice to Senator Wilson.
w. R. HooLE,
Late Member Washington Legislature.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

Never before was there such a combina-
tion of the business elements of the coun-
try allied against candidate for the
Presidency as are now arrayed against
Bryan. He may please good many peo-
pie as an orator, but there are very few
who think he is safe man to intrust with
the management of the affairs OF the
Nation
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18
NO OTHER NATION OBJECTS TO 1T.
New York SIM.

Our London correspondent describes the
country of the Hausa, a people living between
the Sahara, in Africa, and the equator, and
having currency of shells, 1000 of which
were equal to % cents. 1t should be added
that this ratio is maintained without the aid
or consent or any other nation.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

The mildest-tempered man in the world win
slam the door after him when his wife asks
him to bring in the flower pots off the porch
so the frost won't hurt them.-New York
Press.
The San Francisco call., 1896-10-18

1t appears that just before his nomina-
tion for the Presidency Bryan tried to get
place as an advertising agent of a the
atrical company and it also appears that
having failed in that he has sought conso-
lation in making circus OF himself.