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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09
BRYAN FOR FREE RIOT

Attorney General Harmon is right.
Inc issue OF superlative importance in
tIls campaign is that of social order.
the maintenance of constitutional law.
the protection of society against mob
violence. All other issues are of minor
consequence so long as this one re-
mains undecided. The tariff ouestion
ana the coinage question are merely
incidental. Our government can sl1r-
we the disasters of a mistaken finan-
clai pollcy, OF mistaken tariff policy
But 1t could not long survive a wrong
Interpretation of the constitution and
the law as regards the preservation of
peace and the protection of society
against mObocracy.
The issue is clearly drawn. Mr..
Bryan stands upon a platform which
IN erect denOunces the action of Pres
ldent Cleveland in using the federal
power to suppress the instruction of
1894. In his letter of acceptance Mr..
Bryan particularly emphasizes his in
dorsement of the anarchist plank of
the Chicago platform. 1t is of small
consequence that Mr.. Bryan wells his
rea! sentiments in smooth phrases ia
vorlng the enforcement of law and
the preservation of the public peace"
line nQnstrous theory which he at
temptS to defend, if carried to it's log
lcai sequences, would rob the federal
government of the power to enforce
ltS own laws; and this would be tanta-
mount to destroying the federal gov
eminent.
STARED In few words, the question
directly in issue is this: Has the ma
tional government a right, when riot
ing is In progress in any part of the
united States, and where both state
ana United States are being violated
and private and state property,
as Wen as federal property, is being
destroyed, to use its power and au-
thorlty to restore order, unless called
upon to do so by the authorities of the
state IN which such rioting is in pro-
sress! Must the national government
remain passive, unless invited by the
state government. through its repre-
Sentatives, to aid in the restoration of
order?
The Chicago platform evades or
seeks % evade this issue by denounc-
ing arbitrary interference by federal
authorities in local affairs" Mr.. Bry-
an also fails to meet the issue suuarely
when IN his letter of acceptance he de
clareS that the United States sis not
authorized to interfere in the domestic
affairs of any state except upon the
application Of the executive when the
legislature cannot be convened" He
plainly indicates, however, in the con-
text of his letter, that if he was presi-
dent, and an emergency should arise
like that Of July, 1894, he would refuse
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09
DOLLAR WHEAT AND WHEN WE
HAD 1T,

In this country the prosperity of the
FARMER depends upon the prosperity of
the other industrial elements of our poD-
ulatlon. When our industrial classes are
employed at American wages their con.
sumption Of farm products is on q lib
eral scale and they are both able and
willing to pay good prices for all the nee
essltleS and many of the IuXuries of life
Under such conditions there is a GOOD
market for everything the farmer has
for sale
When the reverse is true. and the work.
lngnen are idle or on short time and GU,
wages, they are forced TO practice econo-
my ana the farmer necessarily loses part
Oh MS market and in the keener competi
ton for the balance must lower his
prices. There is no partisanship in say.
ing that during the past twenty years
the periods of commercial activity and
general prosperity have been coincideni
With Republican administration of the
government. The general policies of the
Democracy have always been considered
by business interests as inimical to the
commercial welfare of the country. and
whether that feeling is correct or not. the
periods of Democratic ascendency have
been marked by keen business depres-
sion. A large part OF this feeling is nc
doubt due to the hostility to the protec.
tive tariff principles of the Republicans
which always dominates the opposition.
But in addition, there is always appre.
hension of radical legislation hostile to
established business interests.
This fear of Democracy has always re-
strlcted our manufacturing enterprises
whenever that party was in power. and
IN that way has grievously affected our
farming interests. 1t is a matter of rec.
ord that farm prices rule lower under
Democratic administrations, and this fact
is due to the disturbance of general bust
ness whenever that party wins
Ii any one has not noted these facts. or
is inclined to dispute their accuracy. let
MIN examine the following table of farm
prices Of wheat. The figures are from
the annual report of the Secretary of
Agriculture and show the average farm
price of wheat as reported by farmers
themselves on December 1st of each wear.
arranged into four-year periods. begin
nlng with the election of General Grant
IN 1877. The currency prices from 1872
to 1879 have been reduced to the gold
basis:
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09

Notice that under Grant. HAYES and
Arthur the farm price of wheat averaged
very nearly S1.00. Then follows four
years OF Democracy. with the famous
Cleveland free trade message. the Mills
bill and commercial distrust of the future
and the average price of wheat for the
period dropped nearly 80 cents bushel.
The Harrison administration which fol.
lowed, brought forth the Mckinley tariff
law, opened old mills and built new ones.
and OF the prosperity which followed the
farmer had his share, the average farm
price of wheat advancing TO So cents.
The past four years need no introduction
The situation of the country speaks for
itself. The Wilson law and the business
stagnation which followed it, the repeal
of the reciprocity treaties and the distrust
of the future which the silver agitation
has aroused have smitten the farmer
with heavy hand The price of wheat
has again declined nearly 80 cents and all
other products have kept il company.
The Democratic platform this year is
more radical, more reactionary than eyer
and its threats alone have been enough
to paralyZe all interests. the farmer suf-
fering as much as any one else.
The panic which would certainly follow
Mr.. Bryan's election would involve all in
terests and those financially weakest
would suffer the most Instead of dollar
wheat, or even 50-cent wheat. the only
market for a time would be the market
under the sheriff's hammer
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09

products of our factories did not exceed
$4,000, 100000 in 1854 falling off of
nearly One-half. Since nearly 80 per
cent. OF this amount represents the
earnings of labor, it will be seen how
seriously the masses of our people have
been affected by three years of "re-
FORM
Every free trade prediction and
promise failed of fulfillment The
markets of the world, which were 70
be ours, have taken two or three hun
dred millions less of our products than
they did in 1892. There is simply moth
ing in this free trade experiment but
trouble for our producers and for ollr
WOrkingmen. 1t has been truly said
that every blow at any product of Ia
Dor, whether it be coal, which gives
employment to the miner, or steel rails,
which keep puddlers at work. or wool.
which adds to the income of the farm
er, or cloth, which gives work ID the
tailor. is direct blow to labor and the
labOrer
Look to-day over the whole broad
field OF American industry, and what
do we find? A diminished production.
falling prices, increased foreign impor-
tdtloHS, anu, as result, labor in dis
tress, out of work and starving. Look
where you may, it is the same. The
textile industries of New England. the
iron and steel districts of the Middle
States, the mines of the Northwest.
and the lumber camps along the Ca
madam border - all give evidence OF
great distress. The cry is iterated and
reiterated: Open the mills and the
factories, start the furnaces, cut the
lumber, dig the ore! Give us employ
ment! 1t is work and wages, not the
intrlcacles OF the money question,
which interest these victims of three
years of reform
Had the same rate of increase in
the number employed kept UP, we
should now be giving work to a million
or more additional hands. instead of
haVlng that number out of job.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09
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The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09

ingman in the wooden mills will indig-
nantly repel that legislation whose effect
Is to degrade his labor. applause and
cries of HE will on the 3rd of Novem-
ber.'O
My fellow citizens, l am glad to re-
ceive you and welcome you here at my
home, and it will afford me sincere pleas
ure to shake hands with each one of YOU
personally if you desire me to do so.
Great applause.)
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09

The deficit for August is so large that
it startles. However, the time will
come after McKinley's election, when
each month will show surplus This
will occur when the Republicans re-
wise the tariff protection lines.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09

It is well that Mr.. Bryan is such
talker.. The more thoughtful people
hear of him, the more gladly they will
vote for Mckinley.
The Mason County journal. [volume] (Shelton, W.T.) 1886-1927, 1896-10-09

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Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-10-06
Beautiful Sights nj the Anchor.

Anyone entering the Anchor
saloon during business hours, or
in the evening, is Immediately
charmed by the handsome array
Of game birds teal duck, mallard,
quail, grouse, etc.,-which decor
ates the bar. They are all stuffed
as you will be, with rich, nourish-
ing beer, cold aud clear, and with
the palatable viauds of the lunch
counter. The Seattle beer, fine
wines and liquors are of the best
quality and always fresh. Every
Australia brings large consign-
ment and Mr.. Cunningham uses
every idea which his massive brain
suggests, to please his patrons.
The Anchor is now the most popu-
lar saloon in town. / and 5 King
street.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-10-06

A. j. Deroy, DDS, Dental
Office Cottage No. 100, AIaEea
street, tal'phone o. 6l5 Office
hours 8 Am. to 4 PM. 4
Kroeger Pianos, sweetest in tone,
Jas.W. Bergstrom, sole agent, cash
or instaliments. Warerooms Mt
G.. Vests, Masonic Temple. Of
fee at Thrum's Book Store. Tun-
ing and repairing. 90 Tele-
phone BAT.
If you want to frame anything
in the very best manner; if you
want your frame to harmonize
with your picture; if you want the
best and most tasteful frame in
the market, 60 to King Bros, 10
Hotel street. ~
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-10-06
CLAUS SPRECKELs. WIN. G. IRWIN.
Claus SpfsckoIs & 20.
BANKERS.
TT l.
San Francisco Agents-THE NEVADA BANK OF
SAN FRANCISCO.

DRAW EXCHANGE ON
SAN FRANCIsCo-The Nevada Bank Of San
Francisco.
LoNDoN-The Union Bank of London, Ltd.
New YoRK--American Exchange National
Bank.
CHIoAGo-Merchants National Bank.
PARIS = Compton National d'Escompt de
Paris.
BERLIN-Dresdner Bank
HoNGKoNG AND YoKoHAMA-Ilongkong &
Shanghai Banking Corporation.
NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALIA Bank of New
Zealand.
VICTORIA AND VANCoUvER--Bank of Mont
real.
Transact a General Banking and EXCHANGE Business
Term and Ordinary Deposits Received.
Loans made on Approved Security. Com
mercial and Travellers Credits Issued. Bills
of Exchange bought and sold.
COLLECTIONS PROMPTLY ACCOUNTED For.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1896-10-06
BAD LUCK PURSUED HIM
THE REMARKABLE ADVENTURES
OF CONvICr.
He Escaped, but His After Expe.
riences Made Him Prefer
Captivity.

The following remarkable story
Of adventure was related to NJ.
Cochefort, head of the Paris de-
tective service, by an escaped con-
vict named Bourdet. According
to his story, Bourdet, an engineer
by trade, was sentenced to long
term of penal servitude in the
year 1881, and was sent to the
penal settlement in French
Guiana. In 1885 he determined
to escape. Owing to his efficiency
as workman, he was made fore
man of party of convicts who
were sent to work in an isolated
part of the forest under the super
vision of warden. He com.
municated his design to five of
the convicts, and they managed
to secretly construct a raft, on
which they intended to make their
way to Dutch Guiana by sea.
Taking advantage of fete day,
on which the surveillance was re.
Taxed, the six men got safely away
on the raft. Their provisions
consisted of small quantity of
rice, which each man had saved
from his rations, and four Of
them had also a little quinine.
They made their way some dis.
lance down the coast and then
landed to push their way through
the forest. One soon succumbed
to fever and was abandoned to
die.
The fugitivcs were next set up
on by some Indians, who captured
two of them, and Bourdet and his
two remaining companions escap-
ed. Their next adventure was
with a large serpent, which they
unfortunately stumbled over, and
the reptile seized one of the men
and crushed him to death. The
other two, being unable TO rescue
their remaining companion, after
enduring terrible hardships,
reached the river forming the
boundary of Dutch Guiana. At
this stage the companion sold his
remaining rice and quinine and
joined band of wandering In
dams.
Bourdet, left to himself, crossed
the river on an improvised craft,
and after much privation man
aged to continue his journey to
Georgetown. He subsequently
worked for several years in the
gold mines, and, having amassed
a small sum of money, he return
ed to France to see his relatives.
On his way through Paris he was
robbed of his money by a swind-
Ter. In spite of this he reached
his home, but as his reception
there was decidedly cold he re-
turned to Paris. Unable to
obtain employment, and being in
danger of starvation, he had no
resource but to give himself up to
the police and request to be sent
back to the penal settlement.
The morning times., 1896-10-04
TORPEDO BOAT AWARDS.
Terms OF the Bics Are Pulling to
the department.

Terms of the Bics Are puzzliug to
the department.
In explanation OF tn. GcCiSIua uf Acting
Secretary McAdoo to leave the awarding
OF contracts Iur rurI,eCu uoats To sec
rotary Herbert il Is aLihCrItauycIy stated
that the difficulty was confined TO the
three larger vessels.
The lowest bid on the face for these
three boats of thirty knots was that Of
the Bath Iron Works tor three boats Of
l43 tons displacement each, at price OF
$751; 600 per boat. The question was
raised from a naval standpuInJastu whether
this displacement would carry proper
weights for efficient service as torpedo
boats, and this matter is now being COLI
sidered by the bure aus of steam engineering
and construction.
IL the decision of the Department should
be adverse to this proposition, the next
lowest bids on their face would be those
OF the Herreshorf Manufacturing Company.
Their bid, however, appears to be u quail
fled one as to speed, and may be rejected
as not compl ying with the law.
For the larger boats the next lowest
bidders VIII be the Bath Iron WORKS for
two, and the Union Iron Works for one. to
whom awards Were recommended. The
questions, therefore, before the Depart
Dlent, are, will the three smaller boats
OF the Bath Iron Works meet the require
ments OF the service? II not, Is the Her
reshoff bid to be considered as invalid
aud improper and not entitled to cnnsider-
alton? Lastly, would the two boats of
the Bath Iron Works, aDd the one nt the
Union Iron Works meet the Requirements
Of the service?
These questions involve so many per
picking difficulties that II Is Possible no
decision can be reached before Thursday
in which case under the law 10 contracts
whatever can be made.
The morning times., 1896-10-04
CONTRACTS HELD UP.
Still Companies Raise the Price on
Naval Gun Eorgings.

ouh VI SlhSs.
Mr. McAdoo has declined to make con
tracts with the Bethlehem Iron Works and
the Midvale Steel Company for the small
gun forglngs, and that matter Will be SUBJ
mitted to Secretary Herbert on his return.
The bids for these forgiDgs were made at
the same time as those for the Army.
Under law applying ouly to the Army
the price per pound of the larger fcrgings
was not to exceed "a cents.
The companies compiled with this law
and bid under "a cents, but asked 2G
and something over for the small Navy
forglngs. The Acting Secretary OF the
Navy refused these bids on the ground that
hitherto there had been no distinct line Of
cleavage between the prices of the small
aud large forgings. as suggested by this
advance price for the former. and also hold
ing that he was bound, In the interest of
the government, to take notice of the sue
cessful operation of the law as applied
10 The Army.
Since this time further bids for the small
foTglngs have been opened by the War De-
partment, the prices asked being 80 cents
per pound for forgings. Up to this imc
Secretary Lamont has not acted on the
matter,
The morning times., 1896-10-04
T. NJ. c. A. ANNUAL MEETING.
Reports to BE Heard and Directors
Elected Monday Night.

The annual meeting OF the Young Mems
Christian Association will be held Monday
evening at 8 O'Clock in the main hall of
their building. ut No. 400 New York
avenue.
This meeting is held for the purpose of
hearing the reports of the following Of
Ulcers: President L. Cabell Williamson.
Treasurer j C.. Pratt, and General Seore-
tary W y. Multer, also to elect new Of
ficers. together with five directors, whose
terms expire this mouth
These directors are. DR.. W. X Butler,
MesSrs. T. A. Harding, W. h II. Smith
and F E. Tasker. 1t is quite probable that
all of the above will be reelected
Secretary Muller refused to divulge any
part of the report. hut expresse himself, rs
did the other officers, as being pleased
with the present condition OF affairs OF the
association.
The hour OF the Sunday afternoon ser
vices has been changed from $50 O'Clock
to 4. Judge A. s. Taylor will deliver au
address on Liquor Traffic IN the Dis.
trict'' there this afternoon.
The morning times., 1896-10-04
NIGHT SCHOOLS OPEN MONDAY.
Term VIII lie Four Months-List of
Teachers.


Teachers.
The night public schools of the ninth,
tenth, and eleventh divisions of the pub
lie schools of the District of Columbia
will reopen next Monday night for term
of four months. Admission for pupils can
he arranged by applying to the principal
, of these schools on the opening night or
on nights thereafter. The teachers are as
follows:
sumner Night school-Mr D. B. Thomp-
son. principal; Mr.. ]. NJ. Fraction. Miss
NJ. L. Washington, Miss A. r. Jackson, and
Miss L. j. MoteD.
wormley Night School-Miss Anna NJ.
Mason. principal; Miss NJ. A. Allen, and
MIS-. C. C. Brooks.
Garnet Night School-Aiss E. F. G. Mer-
ritt. principal; Mrs. L. J. Moss, Miss L. E.
Fallen, and Miss E. E. Mciinnis.
Cook Night School-Miss N. E. Gibbs,
principal: Mrs. H.. C. Smith. MIS-. K r.
Parker, and Miss E. IL. Harvey.
Lincoln Night School-Niss X N. Alex
ander, principal: Mrs. L. A. Bruce, Miss
N. A. Stewart, and Miss n. E. Whiting
Randall Night School-Mf james Stor-
um, principal; Mrs. A. L. Holmes, Miss N.
E. Wilson, Miss F.. e. Payne
Randall Night Cooking school-Miss N.
e. Ware. 4tr :,
The morning times., 1896-10-04
PERFECTED THE CLUB.
Mississippi Democrats Organize nj
Elect Their Officers

The Mississippians of Washington have
organized for the campaign. A meeting of
about fifty of the leading gentlemen OF that
State was held last night to perfect an or
ganiZation which was projected last week,
With Mr. j. S. Mccarthy as temporary presi-
dent.
The election Of officers resulted last
night as follows: President, Capt Fred
Bcal; vice president, J. s. Mccarthy; Sec
rotary. harry Peyton; treasurer. W S. Lang
don.
A resolution was passed rendering the
service OF tue club to the Democratic Con-
RressioDal committee, national and State,
and to tue state and county executive com
mittees of Mississippi. The club made proof
OF its faith by subscribing a sum of money
TO be forwarded to New York for use in
tue general campaign.
The morning times., 1896-10-04
warshtps on the Move

The Cincinnati reached Gibraltar yester-
day. She will take coal there before pro-
ceeding to the coast OF Syria. The Thetis
arrived at San Diego from San Francisco
where she was under repairs for several
months. She will continue the work OF
surveying off the Lower California coast,
In which she was engaged last year.
The morning times., 1896-10-04
nrookiyn Dry Dock Damages.

The Navy Department has received the
final report of the court osinqui.y OF which
Capt. KantZ was president, on the dinaEes
done to the brooklyn dry dock oy the
collision of the caisson while ID was re-
ing renaircd under plans approved by
Civil Engineer Menpcal, who was charged
with the work. The report had teen
referred to Che judge advocate general for
review and Secretary Herbert will decide
whether court martial ought to be held
The morning times., 1896-10-04
sold for men at Ten, Twelve and Fifteen

dollars to go at $3.50.
The cloths used include Scotch plaid.
Tweds, CheviotS and ndHomespun mall shades.
Every garment basted and tried on before
finished, and all work done under hir.
Horns special supervision.
His workroom is one OF the largest in
the city and he employs>a complete force
of artists at work on the premises.
Come early, for this is special sale
and closes Saturday night.
The morning times., 1896-10-04

Sl.25 To Ralsimore and Re- $I.25
turn.
- On account of the parade of the An
cieut and Hoporaplc Artillery Company Of
Boston. the PENNSYLVANIA Railroad COM
pIny will sell. Tuesday, October 6, round.
trip tickets to, Baltimore at ratesof $n25 ;,
good to return only on day of issue
The morning times., 1896-10-04
Gold Balance.

The net gold balance at the close OF
business yesterday stood at SI23,602,-
700. The days Withdrawals at New
York were $4,000. There was depos-
Sited 100000 In gold In exchange for
currency.
The morning times., 1896-10-04

The Times has a regular and perma-
nent Family Circulation much
greater than any other paper, morn
ing or evening, published IN Wash
ington. As o News and Advertising
Medium 1t has no competitor
The morning times., 1896-10-04

Autumn has caught the cord OF love and
rings the wedding bells. Ny mind has
been filled with the thoughts of brides. /
determined to spend at least one day to
search Tor needfuI things and to save them
that talked OF visit to New York
Our stores are filled with fine under
wear, but i wanted something distinctly
different when there WAS not the sight
est odor OF machine oil, when the neat
stitches OF the convent and the cut OF a
Parisian work woman lurked among the
delicate ribbons ami laces that adorn the
undercarments of a bride.
l wanted To find place where only the
very best OF materials were used. The
delicate hues In silks, Cambrics. nainsooks,
India linen and all those fabrics SO dear
to The heart OF woman. So cherished
in after life as they rest with the orange
wreath Ind the faded flowers of the wedding
bouquet. These were the thoughtsI carried
with me when l slipped up stairs into the
parlors OF Mrs. Adele keas, 229 Pennsyl-
vania avenue northwest, lauies' furnishing.
Underwear Tor stout ladies, cut by French
pattern, shaped to give the most comfort;
infants layattes. Ladies can furnish own
material.
The morning times., 1896-10-04
1n..,ce RUSSELL Sails for Home.

New York, Oct. 3.-Lord Chief Justics
Russell OF England. accompanied by Lady
Russell and Miss Russell. sailed this morn.
ing on the Etruria for Liverpool.