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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
An Explanation Needed.

Why is it that the silverites do not use
the expression gold and silver coined
upon terms of exact equality" as fire.
quently as they used to? They now say
they want the "mints open to silver on
the same terms with gold" Are they any
happier in this latter expression than
they were in the former? We don't think
they are.
The truth is when they used the former
expression they were frequently asked
what they meant by terms of exact
equality" They were forced to answer
that they meant the ratio of 16 to 1.
When they were asked to explain how
gold and silver could be coined on terms
Of exact equality at that ratio when their
commercial ratio was 81 to l, they couldn't
explain. They had no explanation to
offer.
Now they are demanding that our minis
shall be open to silver on the same terms
with gold" Are they sincere in that de-
mand? They know they are not. They
still mean that they want l } cents worth
of gold put into a gold dollar and 81
cents worth of silver put into a silver
dollar.
Why can't these silverstes be honest?
Why don't they come out openly and
say that they want our minis opened TO
the Independent and unlimited coinage of
silver upon terms that discriminate
against gold-that would shut gold out
of the m.nts, and that would make silver
fiat money? The reason they don't is
that they are afraid to tell the people
the truth. They hope TO deceive those
who are not well informed on the silver
question into doing something they would
not do if they were well acquainted with
that question. The ca~spa:gn of educa-
ton is in progress, however and in the
course of time everybody will understand
that the demand of the siiverites is not
that our minis shall be opened Ito silver
on the same terms with gold" but that
they shall be opened to silver upon terms
that discriminate against gold.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
CURRENT COMMENT.
In the Politics Business.

From the Baltimore Herald Dem).
An irate and swindled patron of Arte-
mus Wards great show once complain
ingly asked of the proprietor: And have
you no moral principle whatever Ward
replied: Mary a prinserpul; I'm in the
show bizns" That seems to be the status
Of some of the men seeking the presi-
Dental nomination this year.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

the inquest. and said nothing at that time
about having received injuries. Yet when
the bin came up il contained their names
for claims Of from $50 to $3.50 each: and
all OF which amounts the Senate agreed
TO pay It would seem that some Of the
people at Washington are constantly on
the alert watching fo- an excuse 10 mulct
the government.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

A report comes through the marine hos
pital service that both yellow fever and
smallpox are epidemic in the Spanish
army in Cuba. and that the forces along
the trocha are being rapidly weakened by
the ravages of the diseases.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

Oklahoma cannot even elect her own
governor. But she can send six delegates
to the Chicago convention, to nullffy the
votes of as many sound money delegates
from populous and progressive section.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

Gov. Altgeld's letter "in reply" to Sec
rotary Carlisle's speech in Chicago is TO
be printed in the Congressional Record,
in order that it may be sent through the
mails as campaign literature under the
congressional frank. Senator Cockreu
stood sponsor for the Illinois governor,
and the letter will appear as a part Of
his remarks" 1t was probably of doubt
full propriety to permit the printing Of
Secretary Carlisle's speech in the Rec
ord. But he is a federal official, and
what he says is matter Of public in
terest as showing the governments pol
icy. But in the case of Altgeld's letter.
there is no excuse for its appearance in
the Record, except politics and the de-
sire Of the silver bosses to circulate IN
limited silver coinage literature at The
public expense.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
Mrs. White-How

Mrs. White-How IS you wife Mr.
Brown?
Brown pointing to where his wife sits
in the next room, at work on his coat
She's sew-sew.
Mrs. White-Oh, see; she is mendine
sure enough.-BostOn Transcript
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

The silverite victory in the Cook county
(Chicago) primaries does not mean any
thing specially. The silverites under
Gov. Altgeld's leadership had control Of
all of the election machinery and the
patronage of the Offices. 1t was in their
power TO return any kind of majority
at the polls they saw fit. The sound
money men took no part in the primaries.
The silverites had no opposition. They
had everything their own way. But at
another going to the polls in Chicago,
and at that time it is altogether likely
that the silverites will find themselves in
a minority.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28
New York HOTEL MARIE ANTOINETTE,

Grand Boulevard and 66th Street.
EUROPEAN PLAN.
Delightfully."- and conveniently situated
on New York's handsomest boulevard,
near Central Park and Riverside Drive,
with cars of six surface lines, including
the Broadway Gable, passing the door,
and 9th and 9th ave. elevated station
half block distant
SPECIAL SUMMER RATES.
With attractive features for families dur
F. w ADAMS
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1896-05-28

THURSDAY. NAY -. 1896.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18

New York, Aug. 14.-Mr. Bryan
had conference with the National
Committeeman yesterday, at which it
was decided that Mr.. Bryan will trav-
ell the country over, addressing the
crowds from the rear of the railroad
car. An announcement to this effect
was prepared by the Chairman of the
National Committee, Senator Jones.
1t is as follows:
at has been decided that Mr..
Bryan will enter upon lively cam
paign about September /. and con-
tinuc on the stump until the election.
In order to obtain a much needed
rest and 70 prepare the letter of ac-
ceptance before the speechmaking be-
gins, he will spend the next two
weeks at some quiet place not yet de-
cided upon. The visit to Bath, Me-,
will, therefore, be postponed until the
latter part of September, when Mr..
Bryan will make a number of
speeches in New England"
The reason given for the abandon
ment of the trip to Maine is that both
Mr.. and Mis-, Bryan are greatly fatig-
ued and need rest.
Mrs. Bryan gave a reception last
night for women only, and it was
largely attended. She was assisted
by Mrs. William j. Stone and Mrs.
Bland.
Mr.. Bryan applied himself this
forenoon to disposing of three-days'
accumulation of correspondence. In
the work he had the assistance Of
Mrs. Bryan.
Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan will leave to-
morrow morning for lrvington- on-the-
Hudson, where they will remain un-
til Monday next as the guest of John
Brisben Walker. editor of the Cosmo-
politan. From Irvington they will
proceed to Upper Red Rock, where
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Female EIectOr In Wyoming

Cheyenne, Wyo., August l4-The
Republicans of Wyoming gave a
practical demonstration to-day of
their belief in woman suffrage by
nominating as one of the Presiden-
tial Electors at Large Mrs. Sarah
Malloy, wife OF r. ". Malloy, of this
city. Mrs. Malloy has accepted the
nomination. She is 40 years of age
and has family Of four children, the
oldest being Is.
Mrs. Malloy was born in Ohio, and
has lived in Wyoming, since 1870.
She has always been "a Republican,
and votes in opposition to her hus-
band, who is leading Democrat.
She has been a delegate to several
county conventions. Mrs. Malloy's
husband is Superintendent OF the
Wyoming Division of the Union Pa
cifc Road, extending from Cheyenne
to Ogden.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
PAYABLE IN GOLD"
A Merchant Promptly Returned ship
ment of Goods.

Mexico, Mo-, August 16.-A few
days ago James H. Sallee, promi-
nent business man of Mexico, ordered
$l97.96 worth Of goods from Henry
E. Jones, 81 Chambers street, New
York. The goods were bought from
the travelling agent of this house and
arrived this week by freight.
On examining the bill Mr.. Sallee
found printed on the same the words
payable in New York in United
States gold, or its currency equiva-
lent" He promptly notified Henry E.
Jones that he would not receive
the goods, that he maze - such
contract with his agent. The freight
on the goods was about $40. The
freight back will be about the same
1t looks as though Henry E. Jones
viii bc cut SSii0 on account of insert.
ing the gold clause in the contract
not agreed upon by the purchaser.
Just what Mr.. Jones will do in the
premises will develop whenhe replies
to the letter. In the meantime Mr..
Sallee has made a new order for
goods from another house.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18

and taxation has increased, and that
in proportion as property and labor
have declined the capacity of the peo-
pie to pay their debts and taxes has
diminished.
IS. That the silver discount is Gre
ating a bonus of more than 30 per
cent. in favor of the farm productions
of India and Asia, which to that ex-
tent cheapens the wheat, cotton and
various other products of the United
States.
IS. That these lamentable condi-
tons have been produced by anti-sil-
yer legislation.
~. That they can be undone and
prosperity restored by pro-silver leg
islation. Hae .....
"If any newspaper in New York or
Boston or Chicago or Philadelphia or
St. Louis or Cincinnati or New Or,
leans can successfully controvert
either of these propositions, it will
render the public valuable service by
doing so at once. ... IT,.
"If they cannot controvert either
of these propositions they are obvi-
ously conniving at gigantic fraud
and wrong which cannot co-exist with
any degree of prosperity"
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
The Courier-Journal In 1885.

In its daily issue of August 10,
1886 the Louisville Courier j ournal
lays down the following PROPOSE
tons:
81. That the demonstration of sill
yer, which has prevailed for some
years up to this writing, both in the
United States and in Europe, has had
the effect of advancing the value of
gold about 40 per cent.
"2D That this has been accomplish
ed by depressing the value of all
other property to that extent.
"3 That about 40 per cent of the
property and producing resources Of
the people have thus been transferred
to comparatively small class of men
whose stock of trade is gold invest
ments.
Il. That in the exact proportion as
gold has risen the burden of debt
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Failed to Reach the Pole.

Malmo, Sweden, Aug 13.-The
newspaper Oagensnyheter has receiv-
ed communications from Gen. Nan
sen and Lieut.. Schotthausen from the
Island of Vardoe. These communi-
cations state that they abandoned the
Fran in the autumn of 1895 and re-
soretd to the ice. The steamer Wind
ward, carrying supplies to the Jack
n-Farnsworth expedition, picked
them up near Franz Josef Land.
They expected that the Fran would
eventually drift to the east coast of
Greenland. DR.. Nansen failed to
reach the north pole, but he touched
a point four degrees nearer than any
other explorer had done. The steam
er Windward took letters for Nansen
when it started to the relief of the
Jackson. Farnsworth expedition, as
Mr.. jackson expected to find them.
and was convinced that his idea of
drifting across the pole in the ice was
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
OVER THE STATE.

Local option carried the election in
Scott county.
Andrew Mensinger was struck by
and instantly killed while
crossing the commons in New AL
bany.
W, ]. Whitaker, aged 81, and Mrs.
Susan Bailey, 10 odd, were married
at jackson, KY. Tuesday. 1t was the
fourth matrimonial venture of each.
In some parts of Kentucky where
the public schools have started, the
Hiles compulsory education law has
caused an increase of attendance of
nearly 30 per cent.
There was a bloody fight at a
church meeting on the Little Sandy
river, in Elliott county, Saturday af-
ternoon, in which the two Whit
brothers and two Harrison brothers
are said to have been killed. Whisky
was at the bottom of the affair.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Four New Residences

Four handsome new residences are
now nearing completion in the city.
DR.. j. NJ. Dennis and Mr.. r. NJ. An
derson are building on Sixth street.
DR.. Dennis tore down his old house
and sold half his lot to Mr.. Anderson
and the two new houses will soon te
done. The others are those of
Messrs. Buckner Leavell and Jas. B.
Rogers on South Virginia street,
which are being built by Dagg &
Richards.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
An Enjoyable Affair.

The beautiful home of Mr.. and
Mrs. Dave Kimberliugs, a few miles
south of the city, was made the scene
of very pleasant social gathering
last Friday night.
Dim lights tlickered here and there
which made the lawn 30 beautiful,
that it was only surpassed by the
feminine beauty of that entire neigh
borhood. Miss Elsie Kimberling,
the charming hostess, was as.
sisted by Miss Addie Brodie in enter.
tanning, and both may feel highly
complimented on making such a
large crowd enjoy themselves so well
Hepkinsville was well represented
by boys that were only too sorry to
see the hour to depart come.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
CoIored Institute This Week.

The county institute for colored
teachers of Christian county met yes
terday at 10 o'clock and Will be in
session for FIVE days. The meetings
are held at the colored school building
and are conducted by Geo. H. Baird
of Russellville.
There are 70 colored teachers en-
ployed in the county schools and a
number of others holding certificates
and as all are required to attend, the
attendance is expected to oe at least
rs.
Any one feeling an interest in the
proceedings is invited to attend the
meetings from day to day.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Lightning shocks at Gracey.

On Friday last the barn of Robert
A. Baker was struck by lightning,
near Gracey, and Mr.. Baker, Clip
Watkins and John Roach, who were
prizing tobacco, were knocked insen-
sible. Watkins was seriously injur-
ed, and is in bad condition. Mrs.
William Baker was rendered insensi-
BILE, and is quite i'll from the shock
received while visiting neighbor,
lightning having struck tree.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Man In the House,

When Henry Wood, young son
of DR.. B. S. Wood, went home Friday
night, he found a strange negro in
the house, who grabbed him and
after choking him and throw
ing him to the floor, jumped
out of window and made his
escape. Young Wood was the only
member of the family who has been
at home of late and the negro was
ransacking the house when interrupt
ed. After the negro escaped Mr.
Wood shot at him as ne scalei a
back fence, but failed to hit him.
He did not recognize the intruder in
the darkness.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
walking in His Sleep"

Lancaster, KY, August 14.-To-
day the examining trial of Leroy Os.
born, charged with attempted assault
on Mrs. Effie Simpson, took place.
The assault was made at night, the
defendant approaching the bed of
the lady and taking hold of her
throat, when she raised an alarm.
He claimed that he was walking in
his sleep. The court bid not believe
this, and held him in $500 bond to
await the action of the grand jury.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
sIashed His Throat.

Henry Patton and Louis Trice, col.
became involved in quarrel on Sixth
street, near Hotel Latham yesterday
morning, when Trice was cut in the
throat by his opponent, receiving q
very ugly wound. Patton escaped,
but officers are on his track.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Many Fields Turned Out.

Many fields of tobacco have been
abandoned and given up to the worm s.
A good part of the crop has now been
housed and from now on with small
acreage and cooler weather to work
in the farmers will be able to handle
the worms with more success. The
crop this year will be the worst worm
eaten one for years.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
CREAM or
lF IT is NEW AND TRUE IN Pow
HAS IT.
Cut His TIN oat--LightniDg a Gracey- sui
eide In .Trsgg County-ce blored lnsti-
tote Eclipse Of the Moon.

WEorsE moon
Apartk 81 the moon, Wis
ible in thu eiSity, will occur on the
22nd of tbs month. With the night
favorable, as far as cloudD are con-
cerned, the eclipse will be an interest
ing one. 1t is the only one OF the four
ecipses of the year that is visible to
this part of North America. Almost
three-quarters of the disk will be OBJ
scured, and from the time of entering
the outer shadow, or penumbra, as it
is called, to the time of leaving it,
five and three quarter hours will in
tervene. The moon will be little
more than three hours in the deep
shadow, so there will be plenty of OPP
portunity of seeing the phenomena.
The time of the eclipse will be in
the evening beginning about 1920
O'Clock and lasting till far into the
morning.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Miss Cromwell Resigns.

Miss Laura Cromwell, of Hender-
son, who has been matron at the
Western Asylum since DR.. Letcher
took charge six months ago, has re-
signed the position and severed her
connection with the Asylum. The
name of her successor has not yet
been announced.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Mr.. Watkins Holds On.

The l. G. has sent out official notice
of the appointment Of Mr.. r. G. Wat.
kins as Travelling Freight Agent, with
headquarters at Paducah. This is
the same position Mr.. Watkins held
with the G. o. & S. w. railroad before
the recent transfer. His many friends
here are pleased at his retention by
the new management.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
Took His Own Life.

Cadiz, KY, Aug. l5.-Wesley Sim
mons, young farmer, living FIVE
miles east of here, committed suicide
with revolver yesterday afternoon.
He had been in bad health foI some
time and it is thought he did it while
temporarily insane. He was highly
respected and had many friends. He
was nineteen years old and single.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18

The Executive committee of the
National Editorial Association, in ses-
sion in st. Louis last week, decided
upon Galveston. Tex, as the place,
and February 3, A, and as the time,
for the 1897 meeting. The outing
will be to Mexico.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18

Protected by the order of Judge
Guffy, of the Court of Appeals, dis
solving the injunction granted by
Judge Toney, the Board of Alder
men Saturday resumed the impeach-
ment proceedings against the Louis
vile Board of Safety.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18

they will be entertained by Mr.. and
Mrs. E. G. Perrine for about a week.
Mrs. Perrine was formally Mrs.
Bryan's school teacher. For week
or two longer Mr.. Bryan will rest, ex
cept for the preparation of his letter
of acceptance. 1t is expected that he
will speak at Buffalo on Aug. q and
at Erie, Pa, two DAYS later.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18

One of Lafay ette's best known
young merchants will move to Hop
kinsville in few days to engage in
business.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1896-08-18
TAKING A REST.
MR.. BRYAN NOW VISITING FRIENDS ON
THE HUDSON.

VIII Take the Field About September 1
and Speak Till The Election He viii
Make Two Speeches In Kentucky.
The advocate., 1896-07-22

Of the Country Gentleman. Ws some.
tlmes hear it said, ''Never 60 into debit
but there arc worse things than q mod
crate debt, / once knew a successful
farmer who began by buying a small
farm, and as soon as it was paid for he
bought on another piece, and SO kept on
until he owned q large farm. He used
to say the happiest days he eversaw were
when he was in debt and paying some
thing on it every year.
The advocate., 1896-07-22
GOVERNMENT OWNERSHIP
OF RAILROADS.
No. 4.

What Is the best way to secure pos.
session Of rsllroadsP Not by means of
cOnRscatlOn, not by means Of any pro-
cess which would unnecessarily deal
harshly or unjustly with present own
ers.
It may not be generally known, but
1t is fact, that the legal owners Of
American railroads-the stockholders,
are TO very large extent persons of
moderate means. IL is true that the
principal owners, those who direct the
policy and manage the business, are
rich men. But by far the largest num-
ber Of the individual stockholders are
no better off In this worlds goods than
are Well-t0-dO farmers.
Here Is statement showing the
number Of stockholders in the Chicago,
Burlington & Quincy Railroad Com.
pany, with the distribution Of stock on
the 31st day Of December, 1893:
The advocate., 1896-07-22

DR.. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets cure bill.
iousness, sick and bilious headache, dizzl-
ness, costiveness, or constipation Of the
bowels, loss Of appetite, coated tongue, In.
digestion; or dyspepsia, sour stomach,
windy belchings, heartburn" pain and
distress after eating, and kindred derange-
ments Of the liver, stomach and bowels.
The advocate., 1896-07-22

The young man OF temperate, indus
trious habits, may with safety take upon
himself Q moderate debt and will
accumulate more and enjoy life better
than il tenant farmer; besides his
family, as they come on and grow up,
will be better men and women and make
better citizens, writes correspondent
The advocate., 1896-07-22

There ere over l2,OOO persons who,
themselves and their families, are Pc
cunlarily interested in this one COM
pany. The aggregate Of all men and
women who own stock In our railway
system iS very large. Any sudden
wrestling Of their property away from
them would work disastrously to prob
ably 5 million persons, including de-
pendents.
Nor will 1t do to purchase the roads.
Their indebtedness amounts to more
than the roads are worth. This debt
ls mostly In the form of bonds secured
by mortgage. In case Of purchase by
the government, this debt would have
to be paid. 1t amounts to about 6 bill
lion dollRrs-mOre than twice as much
Rs the national debt at the close Of the
war Of the Rebellion. While the gov.
ernment could secure as large an
amount as that, II 1t were disposed to
do so, the stockholders would be left
stranded, and they are quite as much
entitled to consideration as are the
bondholders. 1t 10 useless to discuss
the proposition to purchase, because
even II some of the roads now operst-
ing might be prOftably bought, there
are many others that the people could
not afford to buy under any circum-
stances, for they are not now and
never have been needed In the public
interest.
The only feasible way open to gov.
eminent ownership lies through gov
ernment construction of one or more
roads that would be ut once Of national
beneft-roadS which, when completed,
would be paid for, and could, there
fore, be operated at cost Of manage
ment and repairs. There would be no
interest to pay, no dividends, no de.
mAndS Of any character beyond what
would be required to defray running
expenses. This would reduce cost Of
transportation to the lowest prsctl-
cable point.
But before such an enterprise were
undertaken, the government lien on
the Union Pacific and Central Pacific
railroads ought to be foreclOSed. The
flFat mortgage out to be paid and then
the government, through the proper
officers, should buy the property and at
The advocate., 1896-07-22

! could name other reasons for a con.
BtitutiOnsl convention and other sab
jeCts for State policy, but your space ls
valuable and close.
w, III. T, WAKEFIELD.