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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
nor uNERlEnnlx no slLvEa.

Mr.. Bryan is continually talking of
the unfriendliness of the American gov
eminent to silver. He even goes so far
as to assert that "no silver is being
coined now" Both assertions are as
wide Of the truth as so many of the boy
takers declarations have been. AS a
matter of fact, this government has not
been unfriendly TO silver-rather the
opposite In seven months of the pres
ent year there were coined by the gov
eminent more silver dollars ($S, 562,
412) than were coined ($S, OBJ, 1881 in
the 81 years which elapsed between the
establishment of our monetary system
in 1892 and what the Bryanites call
1.-the characterization Of silver in 1871
1t doesn't look as if the government
were unfriendly co silver when more
silver dollars are coined in these seven
months than in 81 years. Furthermore,
since the so called decentralization" of
1878, no less than 43O. 79O, O41 silver
dollars have been coined. That doesn't
look unfriendly either.
AS in many other cases, Bryan has
simply been talking about matters ON
which ne either lacks information or is
deliberately seeking TO deceive the peo-
pla
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
POwHATAN CLUB.

A FEW years ago, this city was agi-
tated by the demands of Powhatan
Club, at that time presided over by MIR.
PRESTON BELvIN, who was the favorite
among the boys "
All pernicious measures were faith
cred by this organization. 1t demand
ed separate accommodation for whites
not only upon the railroads of the state
but upon the street-cars of the city.
1t demanded that the colored teach
ers in colored schools should be dis
charged and white ones put in their
places.
1t failed in all OF its attempts to ar
ray one class of citizens against an
other.
Finally, di-integration set in, presi-
dent after president resigned, finance
checked up, and the organization
found itself in the throes of bankrupt
cy. The club had hoped to be equally
as potent in politics of this city as was
Tammsny in New York.
But the money question doomed up,
and sgain came turmoil and strife.
Q. V. MEREDITH, ESQ the president
is opposed to freel silver and its advo
Gates, and he has resigned. The mem
bers who we're most liberal with their
contributions are now identified with
the Sound Money movement.
So ends the latest attempt to place
partisanary above principle, spoils
above party,
Powhatan Club is a ghost of its for
mer self. A requiem is about to be
sung over its form which is welI-nigh
inanimate, and there are few mourners
at its bed side.
Well, tits best that it should be So
A lesson to the demagogue of the future
and lasting reminder TO those who
were tempted to emulate its example
Selah.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
WILL BRYAN ANSWER 2


Problems That LRbOring Men Would Like
Him to Solve.
What new manufacturing industry will
be started as result of the revival of bust
ness confidence on the part of capitalists
when the minis begin turning out 53 cent
dollarsp
How will the free coinage of silver en-
large the market for the 500, 600, 900 bush
els of wheat which the farmers of this
country produce annually?
What Is there In free coinage at 10 to
that will restore the SOL 900, 600 which the
farmers have lost in the sheep industry
since 1892
What new railway will be built to carry
the increased commerce when the silver
mine owners have their bullion coined in
to 10 to dollars at Uncle Sans expense?
What new city viii spring up to give
new employment to carpenters, masons,
laborers and storekeepers and provide a
new home market for the products of the
farm when the government undertakes to
make SO cents worth Of silver worth 100
cents IN defiance of the laws of commerce.
If the short dollar Is to be panacea for
hard times, it must increase the demand
for labor. How viii it give employment to
idle machinists, idle molders, idle weavers
and idle railway men2
How many idle laborers can build homes
for their families when the silver mine
owner has his bullion converted into short
dollars and stamped with the American
eagle2
Laboring men have little patience with
glittering distractions They want the
solid facts. Chicago Times Herald
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
,eprehensible and deserves the sever

reprehensible and deserves the sever
est censure.
1t is in keeping with the rule or ruin
policy OF the so-called Democratic Par
ty, which nominated Hon. WILLIAM J.
BRYAN, at Chicago.
1t is one of the most potent signs of
the existence of that spirit of anarchy,
which threatens the government itself.
When Col. CHARLES T. O'FERRALL,
the distinguished Chief Executive Of
Virginia is interrupted at the capital
city, while giving expression to his
views, a sad day has come to the COM
mOnwealth and the decay of such a
party is at hand.
UncOnsciously. votes were made for
the opponents OF the Popccratic ticket,
and the adherents to great principles
rapidly multiplied.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

MARY BARNES, the last of the Lunen-
burg prisoners, although innocent, is
as yet confined in the Virginia peni-
tentiary. That she should have been
released long ago admits of no ques-
ton.
Old Man POLLARD proved an alibi
for her when he declared that she was
in the field with him at the time the
murder was committed.
Yet, efforts had to be made to save
those in the shadow of the gallows. As
it stands now, papers are being drawn
up for presentation to the governor
with a view to secure her pardon. If
will be only few days now ere she
will be free to join her family and the
last chapter in this truly celebrated
case will have been completed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
AUNT MARY's TROUBLES.

MARY ALTERNATELY is free. This joy
Gus news produced upon her an effect
which was commingled with thanks to
GOD and the people who assisted her.
For fifteen long. dreary months she
has been the object of a most unjust
suspicion. And yet she has borne up
under the ordeal in manner, which
is as commendable as it has been re-
markable.
Twice convicted and sentenced to
death, within two days of her execu-
ton, her grave dug, black-cap and rope
secured, she has escaped them all and
with her ten months old babe is re-
ioicing over the happy termination Of
a case which engaged the attention Of
the ablest attorneys in Virginia
There has been much told in con-
nection with this affair, there is much
more TO tell, and it will be an interest
ing story when it appears iR public
print.
Old Man POLLARD has gone to his
long home where he will meet her who
preceded him.
He might have known that the kind
hearted woman who responded prompt
ly to his call and did all IN her power
to assuage his grief and pay the last
tribute of respect to his loved one
could not have been guilty of such q
crime, the preparation of which would
make a strong man tremble.
But MARY ABERNATHY has beer
deeply wronged. She has undergone
living death, but her last moment.
will be made brighter by the fact thai
for those who prosecuted her, she die
what she could while praying to the
Father that his will be done and hel
innocence established Lynch-lsw mus
go.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
COIN HARVEY WANTS GOLD
He Calls on "a Chicago Rank and Asks For
-, 800 "In Gold"

He Calls on "A Chicago Rank and Asks For
$4,000 ''In Gold"
BY advocating silver Mr.. Harvey has
reaped n harvest in gold.
Yesterday morning W. H Harvey, COM
monty known as Coin" Harvey, because
of his authorship of a series of alleged eco
nomic papers under that name, came down
town. He was accompanied by Miss Josie
Xix, his stenographer and confidential
clerk The two went to the Metropolitan
National bank at La Sale and Monroe
streets They went to the window of the
paying teller, and Mr. Harvey handed IN a
narrow, long slip of paper, partly written,
partly printed. 1t was check. Ii was Mr.
Harvey's check. 1t called for So 300
CT want 1t in gold, - said Mr. Harvey
And so, because he was a good fellow and
because he had more money and was nice
and didn't demand all in gold, and be-
cause 1t seemed best all around TO do IL,
Cashier Hitchcock made mark on the
check, and the paying teller counted out
1875 gold pieces
Each was a little smaller than a silver
dollar, but a good deal heavier. The whole
81, 500 made a glittering yellow column
somewhat over nine inches high
The silver prophet swept that much of
the detested metal into the canvas bag
and walked out of the bank with his ste
nographer
He was destroying the power of gold as
other men have attempted TO destroy the
power OF rum. He had proved his antipa-
thy to it by absorbing some Of it-by tax
ing that much out Of circulation.
Then he took it over to Dearborn street
and put it IN "A safety deposit vault
The place from which he took it and
the place to which he removed il are pre-
cisely two blocks apart But that short
walk of "Coin" Harvey with his bag of
gold meant more than ], 200 speeches.
The bank is good. Mr.. Harvey had no
fear of it's suspension But he preferred to
have the money where he could lay his
hands on 1t at any time without asking
leave of any cashier, paying teller or bank
president. And he wanted 1t in gold. Har-
vey claimed that he wanted the gold to
use as an object lesson in his speeches -
| ChicaOO Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
uNFURL YOUR BANNERS.

Not for many years has there been so
liberal a display of bunting and the
American flag as in this campaign, and
it is mostly by tho Republicans. New
York city fairly blooms witE flags and
banners bearing the names of Mckinley
and Hobart.
1t has been suggested that every Re-
publican voter in the country shall fly
q flag over mis- house or place of bust
ness until after the election. Unfurl
your flags, every patriotic citizen, and
place upon them Vote For Mckinley
and Hobart, Sound Money and Protec-
tiOu ~
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
Oolored Man Lynched in Alabama.

Special Dispatch to Globe-Democrat.
BUTLER, ALA, September 24-John
Fitch, a coiored ex-convict, was lynch
ed near Chapel Hill, Choctaw County,
daughter of w. J. Howington. His
movements awakened the girl, and
when she screamed the colored man
fled. He was captured yesterday and
given preliminary trial and bound
over to the Grand Jury. While en-
route to Butler Jail, the officers were
overpowered by a mob and the colored
man hanged to tree. The colored
people are greatly agitated over the
affair, and have called an indignation
meeting.
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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

THE Sound Money movement has
assumed stupendous proportions and
the work being done is of the most
positive kind.
1t is conceded that the East has
been made practically solid and Mr..
BRYAN and his allied forces have been
forced to retreat to their western
strong-holds.
There has been no weakening on the
part Ofthe men in the contest, and it
is apparent that the result will be far
re aching and It's DEGREES emphatic.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
THAT GROWN OF THORNS. "
Something For the Farmers to Read and
Think Over.

Something For the Farmers to Read and
Think Over.
In 1892, under the Mckinley tariff we
exported 161, 800, 1872 bushels of wheat In
1895, under the Wilson law, we exported
only 40, 1913, 547 bushels of wheat.
Live stock that was worth nearly ST.
500, 600, 900 on Jan. 1, 1899, under Nc
Kinley protection was worth 1913, Ss9, 594
less money to the farmers exactly four
years laHsr under the Wilson tariff law.
The annual loss to the farmers on crops
for the same period Is estimated at $72S,-
72I, $40, making a total loss to the farm
ers of 81, 462, 551, 473.
This gives but a faint suggestion of the
size and weight of the "crown of thorns"
that has been pressed down upon the brow
of the farmer.
Mr.. Bryan will find that the 'crown Of
thorns" that viii be cast aside by Ameri-
can labor next November is the one that
was fitted upon the brow of labor by the
Fifty-third congress. -American Econo-
mist.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Today it requires 81 ounces of silver
to purchase ounce of gold. If we coin
ed silver at l6 to 1, therefore, we would
be forcing on ourselves a dollar of a
purchasing power or debt paying power
of but little over one-half the present
dollar of our currency, all it's dollars
being kept up to value of 100 cents
each by the existing gold standard.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

A melted silver dollar is worth only
53 cents. 1t is worth 53 cents because
it contains 53 cents worth of bullion,
which has the same value after it is
melted as it had before. 1t is not worth
any more than 53 cents. because the A
cents worth of confidence which it con-
tanned before it was melted has been
destroyed Free coinage means the de-
struction of the public confidence in the
American dollar. 1t means 53 cent
dollar instead Of the 100 cent dollar
we have now.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Are you insured? Free coinage would
cut down the value of your policy one
half by making the policy payable in 90
cent dollars instead of 100 cent dollars
as now. Have you any money in bank?
Free coinage would reduce the value of
it one-half for the same reason. Do you
draw pension? Free coinage would
diminish the value of it one-half again
for the same reason. Free coinage
would take away one-half the value of
all the money you received.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

'Good money never made hard
times, says Major Mckinley. No less
feiicitous is General Harrison's peril
neDt declaration that prospects of Re-
publican success at an election never
created alarm.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

THE struggle to get Brother SEwALL
of the POpocratic ticket has not been
abandoned. 1t is a noticeable fact
that in his speeches, Mr.. BRYAN makes
NJ reference to the tail-part of his me-
nagerie.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Let 1t be understood that no repudiator
of one farthing Of our public debt will be
trusted in public place, and it will go far
70 strengthen our public credit, which
ought to DO the best in the world -Presi-
dent Grants First Message
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

They are Practically sure Tor the OPP
position. although there may be pos
siDle dispute even along that line.
These estimates are based upon facts
of his personal knowledge of the rapid
change of public sentiment since the
beginning of the campaign of 1896
be likens tito the campaign of 1872,
when in July and August there was
grave apprehensions that / really
might be elected, yet in November he
was overwhelmingly and disastrously
defeated
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
I SCALE or WAGES

The United States both in wages ana
in the integrity of its financial system
is at the head of the nations of the earth,
and there the intelligence and patriot
ism Of its voters propose to keep the re-
public. Here is scale showing tho
wages per day now paid in various conn
tries and in the United States:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Major WILLIAM MCKINLEY is doing
more effective campaign work from
the porch of his home at Canton, o.,
than Mr.. WILLIAM J. BRYAN can pos
sibly do from the end of Pullman
Palace Car racing through the coun-
try
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

CoLoRED men should contend for
their rights in a respectful manner.
There should be no relinquishing of the
guarantees of the constitution of Vir-
GINA.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

THE action of the hoodlums at the
Mozart Academy of Music in interrupt
ting Gov. CHARLES T. O'FERRALL.
while making a speech Sept. 10th, in
favor oisound money. was extremely
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
The woods win RING with I'm.

The sound money Democrats seem to be
more numerous in the south than was gen.
orally supposed. The various states are go
ing to put electoral tickets in the field,
and the woods win ring with the elo-
quence of many Of the brainiest men of
the country. kew West Advertiser
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
FREQ Silver FaiInre-

"Is it "a bad failure?'
''Well, it looks to me like free silver
failure"
What do you mean by thate''
ooh, it Will pay about 53 cents on the
dollar. % Chicago Post
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

p BUSINESS interests are temporarily
paralyzed, but live with the hope that
change in the condition of affairs
will follow the November elections.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
Meats and Vegetables, Re-
CeiVed Daily.

Presents to all. Call and be con-
WINGED for yourself. All orders deliv-
cred free of charge.
FEDERAL STREET MARKET,
ANDREW AARONsON, ACT.
Cor. 1st & Federal SITS
Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Ex-President Harrison hit the nail on
the head when he said that "the first
dirty errand that dirty dollar does is
to cheat the workingman.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

A bicycle costs 5000 in free silver
Mexico. Here is a little object lesson
that people who ride bicycles can prob
ably master without any further coach
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

CAPITAL may attempt to throttle
labor, and labor kill capital, but the
result will be disastrous to all parties
concerned.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

A debased currency has never yet
benefited any country, but it has been
the means of banlrupting several coun-
tries.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

WANTED For United States Army
abled bodied, unmarried men, be-
tween ages Of 81 and 30, Citizens OF
the United States, of good character
and temperate habits, who can speak,
read and write English. For informa-
ton apply to Recruiting Office, 624
East Broad St., Richmond, Va.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Adjust the tariff ON a wise and rea-
sonable basis and then give the country
a rest is the sensible advice of Mr.. Ho-
bart
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

The Bryan bicycle has a punctured
tire, and the air will all be out of it by
November.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

One of the points to be kept in view
is that there would be no silver party
but for the silver mine owners.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

THE best way to secure Happiness is
to do right, and TO have a clear con-
science
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

We must join hands with the liberal
minded white men of the South and
send to the rear those who would ca
jole and deceive us.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
Where 60 Get Information.

When you want to know what an honest
dollar is, read Mckinley and Hobart.
When you want brain flag, read a Bryan
address. San Francisco Call
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

ADVISE your friends to subscribe TO
the PLANET. 1t speaks fearlessly in
behalf Of the oppressed.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
Hon. Garret A. Hobart,
OF NEW JERSEY.

If cleanliness is akin to godliness,
let us keep clean.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

1.-THE best is none too good for me, "
should be the motto of every voter with
regard to money.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
Groceries!
GrOCGriGS!!
GrOC0riGS!!!
At Prices to Suit Everyone
Ar THE
Federal Street Market.
ANDREW AARONSON, ACT.
Corner 1st & Federal SITS.
ANDREW AARONsoN, ACT.
Corner 1st & Federal SITS.
Richmond. Va.

We have saved money for you in the
past and propose to do SO always,
we always guarantee Q ferything TO be
as represented. Call and be convinced
for yourselves. E%We respectfully
quote few of our specialties:
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

General Grant,s Declaration.

The first dirty errand that dirty dol
lar does is to cheat the wOrkingman.-Ex-
President Harrison.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Nothing the matter with Maine-just
q Republican earthquake.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

Mr.. Hobart's letter of acceptance will
bear reading several times.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

POSTAGE STAMPS OF A DENOMINATION
HIGHER THAN TWO CENTS NOT RECEIVED
ON SUBSCRIPTIONS.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

THR Lunenburg Case has been an
object lesson for the country, and a
stinging rebuke to Judge Lynch.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

A free vote won't help free silver.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03

FIRST BAPT. CHURcH-ColIege, (14th)
Street. between Broad and Marshall.
-Sunday-school, $3.50 a. m. ; preach
ing-summer months excepted-l1 30
a. m, $3.50 and 3 p. m. Communion,
the second Sunday in each month
business-meetings, lst and 3rd Mon
day nights in each month; prayer
meeting every Wednesday evening at
8 o'clock; choir practice every Fri
day evening" at 8 O'Clock. Christian
Endeavor meeting, Tuesday at $50 p;
no, and Wednesday at $3.50 p. m.
J. II. HoLNRs, Pastor.
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SATURDAY, OCT. 2, 1896.

9Entered In the Post-Omce at Richmond, Va.
a. second class matter
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fsFssUt
Any one or more of them are within
the line of possibility. He conceded
TO Bryan and Sewall or Bryan and
Watson, or Bryan and whoever it may
be at the right time
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1896-10-03
GROsvENOR's ESTIMATES.

Mckinley is sure of at least 27S
electoral votes-35 doubtful. Out OF
the "a remaining electoral votes
Mckinley may get a few. the others
conceded to the Onnosition.