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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

WANTED-Burnham's Beef Wine and Iron
w for health and economy no equal. Sold
by grocers, druggists and general stores.
Trade supplied by jobbers. Bargain cases III
stock at THOMPSON q HALLS, Portland,
Me. Try case, 16-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

TOR SALE-Double house, Lincoln street,
IL $500; two tenement house, Smith street,
$4,000; two tenement house, Oxford street,
near Elm, $500; two tenement house, Munjoy
street. near Congress, $500; new single and
Your You're own WI terms Of payment 6. B. DALTON
s. CO., Ats 1-2 Congress St., opp. Prebe. 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

TITO LET-Thomas street, first class resi-
IL dence completely furnished, rooms and
reasonable to right party W. H. WALDRON
s. CO.. $50 Middle street. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

Il dale, contains seven rooms and bath,
modern improvements, large lot; will be
sold very cheap, and upon easy storms of
payment. Apply to DEERING LAND CO., 81.
Exchange street. ap29-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

NOR sALE-Three story detached brick
house with brick ell, hot and cold water;
furnace heat; bath, set tubs first class cen
traI location; good yard; corner lot; two
minutes to City hall price S31OO- $1,000 can
remain at per cent. W. II. WALDRON 81
CO., 1870 Middle street. Dol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22
CETY OF PORTLAND.
Proposals for Printing.

- Committee on Printing until WEDNES-
DAY. May 27th st O'Clock p M, for print
ing the Auditors report, the reports of the SUI
hoTdinate city officers and the Mayors address.
office of the City Clerk, where proposals may
BIO left ipdorsed" Proposals for Printing
The committee reserves the right tosreject any
or all proposals not considered for the interest
of the city.
By order OF the committee.
EDWIN L. DYER, city Clerk
Portland, May goth. 1896. may2Idtd
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LOST AND FOUND.

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MISCELLANEOUS.

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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

EHOR SALE-One hundred acre farm well
4 situated, eight miles from Portland;
,uts 30 tons hay; excellent orchard plenty of
Rood; good Il story house, ell and barn; will
DO sold cheap. Terms easy. W. f. DRESSER.
Pill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

VNANTED-Notox! Wild cherry phosphate
w with pitcher. tray and sample free for
exhibit. Other tavors, claret, orange, lemon.
general Stores. In stock, Cook, Everett &
Pennell, Gould Co., Melcher Co., Thompson
q Hall and jobbers generally. 16-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

ID ENT-A very desirable rent on State
1A street of rooms and bath. Steam heat
and modern conveniences. Apply to W. ii.
BROWN, IS Free street. 20-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

EOR SALE-A fine stock consisting of
Il stoves, paints, oils and hardware, for
merly owned by the late R. H. McQuillan of
Ne This gtock is IN good store
which store will be sold or leased to parties
purchasing as they desire. This is a grand
chance for any one to engage in business in
the above named line of goods. This sale
will be made in order to settle an estate.
Apply at once to GEORGE f. MQUILLAN,
SO Exchange street, Portland, Me. Soft
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

IL Bailey & Co. IS make, spring seat; as
good as new; has been ridden less than 100
miles, cost S2o5; also one Rubber harness,
robe and whip. Call at R. S. DAVIS & Co.,
$50 Exchange street. 20-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

nor SALE-Physician's stand with o
4 practice Of Sa6O0 per annum IN a village
70 miles from Portland; ample building with
reasons for selling must 90 West. Price,
$500; half mortgage, W. 81. WALDRON q
CO., 1870 Middle street. 2l-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

r OTIS FOR sALEIsuitable building lots in
and of q low price Rare chance to build houses
for home or permanent investment. ALFRED
L. TURNER, e48 Congress street, under West
End Hotel. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

THo LET-Furnished parlor and sitting
i room, together Of Separate; also fur
pished lodging rooms with or without meals ;
bath room connected; No. 60 Free St. 20-1
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EOR SALE-One-half double house, No. 80
good repair; has cemented cellar, gas, Seba-
go andssfuTnace; lot'contains 2165 square feet.
Inquire OF A. c. LIBBY, 42t Exchange street.
Pill
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wANTED-AGENTS.

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nor SALE-Ladies' saddle, in good eondi-
H. ton; has been used but little; will be-
Sold very low as owner has no use for it.
Address, Lock..Box %, Woodfords, Me. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

ITO LET-Three large rooms on Congress
Il street for housekeeping, with Sebago
water; will let cheap; also large ANY office
able for photograph gallery, with plenty of
skylights: Apply 5993 Congress street, MRS.
PALMER'S Office. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FHNO LET-House 5O7 Cumberland street also
Il Middle flat in apartment house 4S State
street. For particulars apply to j. S. WIN
SOW & CO., 1876 Commercial street, Portland
Me. ISL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FURNISHED COTTAGE on Great Diamond
Il Island, near steamer landing, with bed
and bath. S. f. HUNT, 81 Middle street.
1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

NOR sALE-A double tenement house of
L rooms each. in western part of the CITY,
pleasantly locate ed, and fine chance for parties
desiring a good investment. ALFRED l.
TURNER, 94S Congress street, under West
End Hotel, 1S-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FOR sALE-.Elegant musical goods justs-re-
harps, banjos ,mandolins, guitars, hamonicas,
accordeons, comets. popular music, music
books, superior violin and banjo strings.
Please call. HALVES, 414 Congress St. Inyl9-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22
FOE SALE.

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one week fer a5 cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

MONEY to loan on first and second mortgages
In on real estate, personal property, stocks,
quire at A. G. LIBBY s CO., ~ 1-2 Exchange
street. Bpr23d4w
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

HIRED T. LUNT, 235 Middle street. will
IL make to order stylish suits from $40 to
$50. Pants from SO to $40. 7-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22
WAN Z: ..

A first class saddle horse, dark or bay points,
not over eight years old weighing not less than
sheraton, safe for woman to drive, fearless
of steam OF electric cars; a reasonable price
will he paid for such horse by applying to
3. n. HAZELTON, 9S Exchange street,
Portland, Me. may6dtf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

NOR SALE-First class cottage house,
u modern built, eight rooms and bath
hot water heat and all modern conveniences !;
fine location in western part of the CITY,
close to street cars; must be sold; best bar
gain in Portland. W. III. WALDRON 81 CO.,
$50 Middle street. 20-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

wv ANTED-A young lady as cashier; must
wv be good penman; quick and accurate.
G. S. WOOLWORTH & CO., 542 Congress st.
21-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

ENoR SALE-Two story brick house with
the rooms have been newly renovated; large
garden lot in the rear; price $4,000; size of lot
S0x126. BENJAMIN SHAW, 51f Exchange
street. 16-i
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

w ANTED-All persons in want of trunks
w and bags to call on E. D. REYNOLDS,
593 Congress street, one door above Shaws
grocery store, as we manufacture our goods
and can therefore give bottom prices.
Trunks repaired. Open evenings. We frame
pictures. fed4-5
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FHSO LET-Furnished cottage at Princes
IL Point, Yarmouth, Maine; one minute
from wharf; contains twelve rooms; use of
stable and bath house Included; 800 for the
season. Gall on or address, DR.. II. A. EIER-
RlLL, 16 Monument square, Portland, Maine
pol
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

VNANTED-Capa woman to do general
w homework, good wages given: Further
particulars given on inqufring. Call on MRS.
A. E. HALL, No. 1877 Cumberland St., City.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

"ANTED-To buy from $1,000 to Sis, 900
w worth of cast off clot hing. 1 pay the
highest cash prices for ladies' dresses, gents
and children's clothing and gents winter
overcoats. Call OF address letter or postal to
MIR. and MRS. DE GROOT, rs Middle street.
my201
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

ENOR SALE-New grocery and provision
IL stock; first class situation; must sell at
once; other business to attend to- E. E.
Deering Centre, Me. pol !.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FGSO LET-Desirable rent of seven rooms ON
IL State street with modern convenienceS,
sunny and convenient Apply to A. e.
DEWEY, II State street, Isl
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FB1O LET-A very pleasant and sunny front
n room; furnished or unfinished. INQUIRE
at 60 Mellen street. mayf6-5
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

NOR SALE-Fish Market 81 Commercial St,
u known as Pierce Bros. A good chance
business. For particulars apply to PIERCE
BROS, 81 Commercial street, City. I'll
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

VXrANTED-At No. so Carleton street, a
reference required. GEORGE LIBBY. Pill
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

nR. E. B. REED, scientific and magnetic
~ healer 113 Free street, corner of Oak
street, Portland, Me-, treats all diseases that
flesh is heir to. Second sight consultation
free Office hours from a. m. to Z m. !; p,
M, to p. M. 8-tf
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FoR sALE-Full blooded WEIGH Poney, six
years old sound and kim. Sold for no
fault. Also carriage, sleigh and harness. Ad-
dress JOHN BURR, Freepoft, Me. 1872
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

ITO LET-Large and centrally located
IL store at No. $50 Middle street, fine base
ment, every convenience; also several flats
and rooms for housekeeping at the same
number, for 50 to IS per week c. B. DAL-
TON q co. 47S3 Congress street, opp. Preble
1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22
WANTED-FEMALE HELP.

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one week for aB cents. cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FOG sALE1 E family horse, pretty bay.
4 years old safe for ladies, carriage or
two seated beach wagon; set light double
har55e use two good single harm esses; all in
be seen at stable No. 90 North street Fl II
SHAW, 161
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FOR SALE-A double tenement house of
Il rooms each, In Western part Of the city:
sunny and pleasant A bargain to those want
ing good Investment. ALFRED L. TURNER,
948 Congress streer. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

N7ANTED-You to try the best summer
w beverage on the market; Wild Cherry
Phosphate, with outfit free, consisting OF
bottle. Other flavors, claret, orange, lemon,
raspberry. Sold to trade by JOHN ". PER-
K1NS CO., Portland. 21-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

d between Park and State streets; sun in
every room; modern conveniences; first
class residence at reasonable rental; imme-
date possession. Apply to G. W. VERRILL,
191 Middle street. 2O-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FOR SALE-One surry; almost new; at q.
Il bargain. Inquire 1904 Commercial sire ct
1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

DUTTERFIELD HOUSE-No. 221 Cumber-
Id land street, Portland, Name Room
rates and table board at reasonable prices,
transients accommodated; house steam
heated, bath and gas. For terms inquire at
house. mayl2-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

A STORE KEEPER APOLOGIZES-Th two
"A ladies ordered out of my store Thurs
day afternoon, May H. 1 mistook for others.
1 have since found out that they are highly
respectable, and do hereby publicly apollo
gize for the mistake. F. II. BUTLER. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

DICTURES! FREEl Pictures We frame
l. them! Those in want of pictures should
call on us before going elsewhere. The picture
Thorough bred" given with every picture we
frame, All kinds Of easels from Soc up. E. D.
REYNOLDS. sos Congress ST., next door to
Shaws Grocery Store. feb24-we
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

A N American middle-aged widow lady
"A wishes situation as houSekeeper for wild
over or elderly couple. References required
and given. Box 3iS, HalloWell, Me. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

WANTED-An experienced cook; perma-
w nent position and good wages paid. APP
ply Immediately at j. S. ROCKERS. $50
Forest avenue, Deering. 21-3t
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WANTED.

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one week for 30 cents cash in advance.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

Ho! YE-Tobacco Habit, Morphine Habit
l. Il also Drunkenness, cured by Chloride
of Gold Tablets. Mailed to any address on
receipt of 81 90 package. Address orders
to c. E. BEAN, Manufacturers Agent, %
Prospect street, Portland Me. 1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

- long, a feet draft, furnished with brass
signal lights, boats, life preservers, spirit
compass, etc, etc. Will be sold low if APP
Pheed Tor at once. inquire of A. c. LIBBY,
q CO., 429 Exchange ST. 15-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

WANTED-People to know the real value of
w Mechanical Massage as a cnre for
paralysis, feeble and helpless limbs and affec-
ton of the nervous system generally. Don't
suffer but come and investigate this treatment
for Yourself at 1877 BRACKETT ST 22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

EoR SALE OR TO LET-The Homestead
Of the late Thomas ouinby, near Stroud
minutes from Union station; perfect drain
age SebaGo water. As fine q location as
ttere is In Deering Apply to ANDREW
HALVES. Stroudwster. dec27-R
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

WI AETED-Youny lady typewriter who I'M
w derstands book keeping and can make
ence and experience S and CO., this office.
COL
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

TUTOR-Miss Joyce Lee, OF Cambridge,
L Mass, will tutor limited number OF
pupils in English. Latin and Mathematics,
Special attention paid to backward pupils.
STREET. Classes in field botany will also be
formed. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

Grand Trunk Railway offer
IN for sale the wooden dwelling house
corner India and Fore streets, known as the
Weeks house. Building to be removed thirty
days after sale Apply to Office of Store
keeper, Portland. 16
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

FJlHE WENTWORTH-No. 14S Spring street;
il handy to business; fine airy rooms,
s sangle OF en- salte; nTst easS table board
and get our prices. 20-2
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22
10 LET

no LET Diamond Island, one of the best
Il cottages, rooms and bath, hot and cold
water: ntirely furnished reasonable rent to
good parties: first class location; handy to
steamer. w. III. WALDRON 8 CO., $50 Mid
die street. 22-l
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

WE want you to know that Mechanics
w Massage cures rheumatism. Don't suffer
but go to 167 Bracket street and see for your
self. 1t assists nature, works in natures way.
1t does not furnish temporary relief but makes
permanent cure. 22-1
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

WANIED-Desi able front rooms, fur
w nished, with or without board for
gentleman and wife, must be modern and in
good location and at reasonable rates. Ad-
dress stating particulars as to location and
price, T. o. Box 1868, Portland, Me. 1871
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

EINE FARM and milk route, 80 acres, ex-
Il cellent land; modern buildings, finely
located; only two miles from two cities. Adj
dress box SAT, Saco, Me. apr 25-4
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

THO BE LET-A large corner front room
l. sunny with three windows open fire
place and large closet. Inquire II Free st.
21-tf
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MONEY to loan on Ist mortgages on Gilt
W. Edge property in the city and vicinity at
z and 6 per cent, and any collateral. n. s
GARDINER, 1856 Middle ST., Room 4. 22-1
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ys7ANTED-By young man, work in a
w wholesale OF retail dry goods, grocery
S H Chase HOUSE,
1911
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1896-05-22

The Doctors signature and directions every bottle.
Ipstd Pamphlet free Sold everywhere. Price IS cents.
8ix bottles, $500. I s. JOHNSON CO.. Boston. Mass,
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-22
Women Mus: Vote.

The question rs To whether women
shall have the right of franchise is one
OF the amendments submitted to the
state of Idaho by the last legislature.
While it has been published several
times, and is still current arloug Ger.
tain CLASSES OF voters that the women
nf Lewiston do not desire To exercise
the privilege of the ballot, il never
| the-le-s is true that "A large majority
do wish to "nioy that sacred right.
The mcnher, of the Woman =
| Suffrage Association of this city wish
to make this statement: that they are
fare of our commonwealth, and desire
| 10y their aid To more than double its
power in doing good, in uplifting fallen
! humanity amt purifying the present
loathe-one condition of politics There
may bc few women who do not ap
! prcciate the power of doing good that
would he pat into their bands IN hav-
ing bestowed upon thrm the right oi
| suffrage, hnt as rub women are in
| teli1ent.
| We do not wish To pose As superior
to our lords but We are sure that ~
compared with many Of our Sternel
sex the average condition of morality
| would hc greatly raised hy placing
women On an equality With men poll
| tically. We wish t. dsahuse the
minds of those voters of the wrong I'M
preston they have received regarding
| this matter,
! The reasons why women should
share epualy in the privileges and
burdens OF suffrage a,c too numerou,
| To he discussed in the brief space al.
| lottcd To us, but perhaps we may ht
| able Ia show how absurd are some al
| the many objections drought against
| thi, mnch desired contamination. One
| of the many and thread bare nhie,.-
! tons presented i that "Wnmen cam
| fight; what have goa women dom,
that we should give you the hallot9'
| Napoleon realized fully the value ~
women IL the state when he said
"rhe great need ri France l. mothers
! | women do not fight they rive to tht
| state all ITS soldiers.
\ woman who goes down into the
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-22
Why Should II Rise.

What would made silver advance
in price under tree COINAGE The
government would not buy an
ounce of il For a MAJ to bring
his silver TO the mint ond have il
stamped; then carry ii away would
not be a demand tor silver would
I?
This is a favorlte argument OF
Bryans. He says if we create an
unlimited demand at a fixed price
OF SI.29 per ounce, nobody would
sell silver for less than SIP per
ounce SO long as he can get that
much from the government for it.
This would be true if the gov
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-22

Candidate Bryan is now going
about over the country asCribing
the fall of prices to the hateful
gold standard. He did not always
think 50, as the following quota
ton from a speech delivered in
Congress March 10, 1892 shows,
In discussing the cause OF low
prices he says: You must ATTIRE
butte it 10 the inventive genius
that has multiplied a thousand
times. III many instances, the
strength of single arm en-.
ables us To do today with one man
what fifty men could not do fifty
years ago This is what has
brought down prices in this coun-
try and everywhere. Mr.. Bryan
in the language just quoted was
making his famous speech against
the protective tariff Further in
this speech he says. Projection
has been our cannabal tree, and As
one after another OF our farmers
has been driven by the force OF
circumstances upon that tree and
has been. crushed within lis folds
his have stood around and shouted
Great is Protection But the
dream has passed, the night has
gone, and in the east we see more
than the light of the coming day,
a marvellous change has taken
place, and, rising from the poli,i-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-10-22

Wheat is going up and silver is
coming down Wheat has adj.
vanced from S to 70 cents bu,hcl
since Bryan 5 nomination and sill
yer has fallen from 70 cents 10 65
cents an ounce. 1t IS in order for
Mr. BRYAN or some Of his local
champions tocXplaln 10 the farmers
OF the West how it is that the
price of wheat has arisen while
that Of silver has fallen. This
condition at things Injuries the free
silver argument Ill vital part.
What will become Of ;he popo-
cratic idea that wheat and silver
are Siamesc twins which travel to-
gether, There has been certainly
no change in the money standard,
We are still on the gold basis.
These facts retute the main argu-
ment OF the free coinage advocate
and make it clear to everybody
that the money standard has
nothing to do with these prices.
\ voter does not have to be much
OF tinanciel TO understand this.
Prices are governed by the univcr-
sal law of supply and demand.