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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
WE ARE FIGHTING THE 200 CENT
DOLLAR.

The charge that the great army OF
men who believe in free coinage are
actuated by desire to pay their debts
in deprecated dollar is not made
by the gold spectators in good faith.
1T is another case of ''stop thief The
gold bugs, seeing that the people are
aroused because their debts have been
doubled and the value of their products
cut half in two, understand full well
that their only hope of escape is to
raise a great clamor about Fifty cent
dollars" Tt is made in the vain hope
of preventing an exposure of the 1.-TWO
hundred cent dollars"
good point along this line is made
by "E. B. X" in a recent issue of the
New York World:
Tn 1853 there was $3.50 in gold
produced for each inhabitant in
the United States and in 1893
there was produced about so cents
per head. If two and half bush
els of wheat per head of popula-
ton were raised in 1853 and it sold
for ST per bushel, what would it
sell for to-day if only half a bush
ell per head were raised? Doesn't
it look as if it is a 200-cent gold
dollar instead of 50-cent silver
dollar?"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13

United States, Roger b. Tracy, Will
be forever infamous for endeavor-
ing. under the sanction of the
highest.court in the land to work
that utter generalization OF pubic
opinion which would have made
Jefferson Davis crimes unneees-
sary, even for his own purposes.
Compare these words with the mild
phrases in the Chicago platform.
phe great apostle OF the Republ3-
can party, Charles Sumner, was never
called an Anarchist" and in a speech
on what he called 'the crime against
Kansas" Mr.. Sumner said:
let me say her that l hold
Judges. and especially The Supreme
Court Of the country, in much re-
spect. but / ann too familiar with
the history of judicial proceedings
to regard them with any supersti-
tious reverence. Judges are but
men. and in all ages have shown
full share of frailty Alas! Alas!
the worst crimes of history have
been erpetrated under their sane
ton. The blood of martyrs and of
patriots crying from the ground
summons them to Judgment"
In 1870, at the behest Of great rail
road corporations, a Republican Con
el,ess increased the number Of judges
and President Grant packed the SUI
prelne Court to secure che famous
legal tender decision. That was the
most shameless attack" on the SUI
preme Court bench since the bred
Scott decision. There was some crit
icism at the time, but as 1T was done to
help certain rich corporations, the crit
icisms were soon hushed up. 1t is only
when there is purpose to so organize
government that the rich will be re-
quired to contribute their proper share
to its support that a hue and cry Of
anarchists" is raised against its adj
yocates.
1t is always unfortunate when they
come into the domain of politics, but
it would be more unfortunate if the
people did not cry out against decisions
that were destructive to equality and
justice.
The Democratic platform is plain
statement that the party believes in
the income tax. The Republicans are
known to be hostile TO it. The people
know that if Mr. Bryan, as President,
had TO appoint to n vacancy on the
bench, he would name a great lawyer
in sympathy with his own convictions.
They know equally as well that Mr..
Mckinley, Us President would APP
point a corporation lawyer, named by
and in sympathy with Mark Hanna
and his class, who would be a parti-
san against the income tax. This be-
ing true, it is best that there should
be a perfect understanding.
Men who favor an income tax will
vote for Bryan.
Men who oppose an income tax viii
vote for Mckinley.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
RANDOLPH DEMOCRATS IN LINE
Republican ard PopuIist Conventions
Called for the Same Day.

Asheboro, n. c., Aug. 12.-(SpeciaD
More than one hundred names have
been enrolled as members of the Bryan
all-Watson-Silyer club. Great en-
thusiasm is being aroused. o. L..
Sapp, Esq, is to address the meeting
on next Saturday evening.
Mr. r. S. Folwell, chairman Of the
Populist county executive committee,
was in conference with mark Hanna"
of Randolph, on Monday of this week
and as a result of their meeting the
Popnlists and the Republican county
conventions are called to meet in Ashe-
boro on the 9TH day of September. Pri-
maries for both parties at the various
precincts to be held on the goth inst
at o'clock in the afternoon.
4 Library entertainment viii be Civ
EN- at the academy one night the first
of next week under the auspices Of
the Young Peoples Society OF Chris
tian Endeavor. The proceeds are to be
applied to the circulating library al
ready established by the organization.
Randolph Democrats are in line OF
battle and prepared for the fight. Gold
bug Democrats are scarce. Flattering
reports are coming in constantly from
the friends of silver who will, it is hop
ed, get together in the coming cam
paign.
Rain is very badly needed in this
section.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
DEMOCRATIC NOMINEES.

For President, WILLIAM J. BRYAN
of Nebraska.
For Vice-President, ARTHUR SEW
ALL, of Maine.
For Governor. CYRUS b. WATSON,
of Forsyth.
For Lieutenant Governor, THOMAS
W. MASON, of Northampton.
For Secretary of State. CHARLES
M. COOKE, of Franklin.
For State Treasurer, b. T. AYCOCK,
of Wayne.
For State Auditor, r. NJ. FURMAN,
of Buncombe.
For superintendent OF Public In
struction, JOHN c. SCARBOROUGH.
of Johnston.
For Attorney General, f. /.
OSBORNE. of Mecllenburg.
For Associate Justice of the SUI
preme Court, A. c. AVERY, of Burke;
and GEORGE II. BROWN, of Beaufort
For Judge of the Superior court of
the Fifth District, JAMES S. MAN
MING, of Durham.
For Electors at Large-LOCKE
CRAIG, of Buncombe, and w. G.
DOUGLASS, of Moore.
FOR CONGRESS.
Second District. A. WOODARD,
of Wilson
Third District-FRANK THOAIP-
son, of 0nslow.
Fourth DISCRETIONARY w. POU,
of Johnston.
Fifth District-W. w. KITCHIN, of
Person.
Sixth District-JAMES A. LOCK-
HART, of Arson.
Ninth District-J.tsS. ADAMS, of
Buncombe.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13

The Boston Herald quotes a promin-
ent gentleman as saying that the cost
Of putting out a gold boiling ticket
and running it through would be two
million dollars. Well, that's a small
matter. If Mark Hanna thinks it will
elect Mckinley, he will foot the bill
and some boiling Democrats would
like the job of spending the two mil
lion dollars Of Sound money"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
THIRD DISTRICT CONVENTION.
Frank Thompson Nominated on the
10Th Ballot.

Jacksonville, n. c., Aug. 12.-(spe-
cial)-The Third district convention
met here at - m, and was a complete
love feast.
Shaw, of Cumberland, led the ticket
against his wishes up to the 102 ballot.
Frank Thompson, Of Onsl0w, brother
TO Cy. Thompson was nominated on
the l07th ballot after patriotic
speech of withdrawal from Shaw,
There were 175 delegates present.
Resolutions endorsing the Chicago
and State platforms were adopted un-
animously. The action Of the State
Executive committee was also endors-
ed
The Executive committee reelected
w. f. Murchison chairman, John I'M
dcrwood, secretary Of the committee.
Everybody is happy and well pleased
with the work Of the convention.
Many patriotic speeches were made
by representative men of this district
i'm behalf OF the Democracy, Bryan,
Watson and free silver.
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: lie : o

Induced by the use of coca, opiate or mare
cotic compounds is bad, decidedly bad.
They undermine health and shatter the
constitution and the patient is steadily
growing into a worse condition often
resulting in the terrible slavery and
misery OF the cocaine and opium habit.
Sleep induced by the use of Hoods Sarsa-
parilla does not perhaps come as quickly,
but it comes more surely and more per-
manently through natures great restor-
Ing and rejuvenating channel purified,
vitalized and enriched blood. This feeds
the nerves with life-giving energy and
builds up the system and constitution
from the very foundation of all health
and life-the blood-pure, rich, red blood.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
HAIL STORM IN GRANVILLE.

Creedmore, N. c., Aug 12.-(Special)
QUITE a severe hail storm visited this
section yesterday, The tobacco crop
in this neighborhood suffered great
loss, being beaten to pieces by the hail.
The tobacco crop is almost a total loss
and farmers say they are going to ploW
it under The best Of their tobacco
was standing in the field.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
CARY HIGH SCHOOL OPENS.

Cary, N. c., Aug. 12.-(SpeciaD-
The Cary High school has opened and
has about 65 pupils enrolled. Within
two weeks there viii be over so in
attendance from the canvass already
made.
There are a number of boarders
and the strong faculty, in charge of
Prof. Middleton, promises to make
Cary centre for people seeking a
town in which to educate their child
rem.
The school is in the hands of an en-
terprising Board of Directors and
much is to be expected from them.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
SOME lNTERES TING FIGURES.
The State Vote Since 1888 of Each
Par Put Side by side.

] ne State Vote Since 1888 OF Each
Par Put Side by side.
Auditor Robt. NJ. Furman has COM
piled the comparative figures below,
from which each reader by addition,
subtraction and division, may evolve
results that win give pleasure, even il
they don't happen to pan out to suit
every theory worked aIt: -
Year. Fowle. Doc4Jery. Walker
1888 e.. 800. las, 406 $4,000 1924
Carr furches Exum.
1870. .- go. 1888 o4,6s4 47,84O
Shepherd. Faircloth.
1894 49,. ...... ..l27,593 148,334
Democratic loss from 1888 to
1894 .. -. =. ............ 2O,813
Republican gain from 1883 to
1894, including Populists.. 14,30S
Democratic loss from 1888 to
1892 go. .. ............ 1887.
Republican loss from 1888 to
1892 e.. 49,. ............. 39,342
Total loss both parties from
1883 to 1892 ............. 52,229
Populist vote in 1893 ...... 47,S4O
Total vote of State is for
population of 1875. ..,.. $4,000
TOTAL VOTE CAST.
1855 49,. ................. 285,556
1890 e.. o.. ...... .......... 242,303
1899 .... =. NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.. 27S,043
1894 .... zee. ................ 275,927
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ly at the ratio fixed by law; provided
the demand created is sufficient to
absorb all of both metals presented
ct the mint. Society is, therefore
interested in having the option exer-
cised by the debtor. Indeed there can
he no such thing as real bi-metallism
unless the option is exercised by the
debtor
A PREMIUM ON GOLD.
I'VE are told that any attempt on
the part of the government at this
time to redeem it's obligations in silver
would put premium ON gold. but
why should it,? The bank Of France
exercises tho right to redeem all bank
paper in either gold or silver and
France maintains the parity between
gold and silver at the ratio of 1GH to
[ and retains in circulation more sill
Yer per capita than we do in the
United States. y
THE Government must either eNer-
c;se he right TO redeem it's obligations
n silver when silver is more convent
emf. or il must retire all the silver and
silver certificates from circulation and
leave nothing but gold as legal tender
money Are our opponents willing to
outline a financial system which will
cary 0alt their policy to jts legitimate
conclusion. or viii they continue to
cloak their designs ia ambiguous
phrases?
"Our opponents cannot ignore the
fact that gold is now going abroad in
spite Of adj legislation to prevent II and
no silver is being coined TO ,saile its
! place. Not only is gold going abroad,
noy- hut II must cont iTu1g 10 uG abroad
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13

Entered at the post-offiee at Raleigh,
n. c.. as second class matter.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
Mr., BRYAN ACCEPTS
THE NO MINATiCN,
Continued from first page.)

keep the government dependent upon
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-08-13
DEBTOR AND CREDITOR.

SIf there are two kinds OF money
the option must rest either with the
debtor or with the creditor. Assuming
that their rights are equal, we must
look at the interests of society in gem
eral IN order to determine which side
the option should be given. Under the
bi-metallic system, gold and Silver are
linked together by law at a fixed ratio
and any person owing any guam
tity of either metal can have the same
converted into full legal tender money.
IF the creditor has the right to choose
the metal in which payment shall be
made, it is reasonable to suppose that
he will require the debtor to pay in
the d@arer metal if there is any percep-
tibIe difference between the bullion
values of the metals. This new de-
mand created for the dearer metal,
will make that metal dearer, while the
decreased demand for the cheaper
metal win make that metal cheaper
still If, on The other hand, the debtor
exercise the option, it is reasonable
to suppose that he will pay in the
cheaper metal if one metal is percepti-
bly, cheaper than the other. But the
demand thus created for the cheaper
metal, will raise it's price while the
lessened demand for the dearer metal
will lower it's price. In other words,
when the creditor has the option, the
metals are drawn apart; whereas,
when the debtor has the option, the
metals are held together approximate
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
Arch bis hop Ireland.

The deliveranee of Archbishop Ireland On
the political issues of the day was not
s surprise to those who are familiar
with his views, and who have long been
admirers Of his sturdy Americanism Nor
do they connect II in any way with airy
church question of remote or recent in
terest. AS they believe and explain, 1t
is what was to be expected from a prelate
who has always manifested a lively con-
Germ in matters bearing upon good citizen
ship and the general welfare of the coun-
try.
The archbishop has what in political cir
Giles is called a record. He has spoken
upon political themes before when ne con-
ceiyed 1t to be his duty to do so, and with
the same courage and clearness that he
exhibits now. His citizenship is some
thing he prizes. and the rights of which
he exercises. Nor does he confine his
attention as a citizen to questions purely
political. 1t is recalled that several years
ago when it was proposed to pull off,
q prize fight In st. Paul he was one of the
most prominent participants In the move
ment of good citizens organized to defeat
the bruisers. He appeared at a public
meeting and made an address denouncing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
A Remarkable PRECEDENT.

Cardinal Satolli's successor must be cred
tied with unusual amount of common
sense When asked to give his opinion of
the political situation. Archbishop Marti-
nelli replied that as he had been in this
country such a very short time it would
be a manifest abs Irdity for him to pass
Judgment upon a question which causes
the widest difference of opinion among
men who have devoted TO 1t lifetime Of
study. We Americans are accustomed
to have our differences settled by for
eigners within twenty-four hours of their
landing III New York thai it comes n
positive relief when a new arrival declines
to pose as an arbiter of our destinies The
archbishop has established a precedent
which others would do we'll to follow. But
it Will probably he forgotten by the time
the next ship from Europe ties up 10 its
dock.
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the proposed gathering OF toughs ana urg-
ing the people on the score of good morals
and good character to save the city from
the reproach of harboring such persons
for such a purpose. The bruisers were
ordered off, and the credit Of their defeat
was due to the organization of which the
archbishop was a member.
Some years before that Archbishop Ire
land helped to hold up the hands Of Gov
ernor Jerry Rusk when the latter, as gov
Ell nor of Wisconsin, was called upon to deal
with formidable riot in that state. The
situation was very grave. and the peace
of the whole northwest seemed threatened
The archbishop, both az citizen and as
churchman. came to the front, and with
others of influence threw his weight into
the scale for law and order. Govern Or
Rusk publicly acknowledged more than
once the value of the assistance he had
received, and the relations between HIM
self and Archbishop Ireland continued close
and cordial until Governor RusKs death.
The resounding whack that the arch
bishop gave Tammany Hall few years ago
is also recalled. He spoke then for COED
men and good politics just as frankly as
he speaks now. His words were resenred
then just as in the same quarter they are
resented now. Inc 1rlenOS VI the HeIio-
politan of St Paul esteem 1t a feather m
his cap that by no combination of circum-
stances has he ever been brought into
sympathy or alignment with Tammany
Hall.
Some exceedingly well-informed men,
Catholics as well as Professionals, see moth
ing whatever in Archbishop Irelands de-
iive1ance to embroil him with his church,
but only that calculated to give him adj
ditional credit before the country as a
man and citizen. He expressly discla1ms
speaking as a churchman, and he has so
frequently before spoken and acted on
current issues as a man and citizen that
the doing so now should invite no surprise
or criticism. He has an influence In his
section of the country apart from his in
f1uence as an ecclesiastic He has so
identified himself with advocacy of good
government, and has participated In so
many non-sectarian movements in the in
terests Of securing good government, that
Professionals as well Catholics, 1t Is as
serted hold his Individual Judgment about
men and measures in very high esteem
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

During the past fiscal year employees in
the postal service handled 1851, 900 pieces
of registered mail, with the loss Of only
one piece in every 1921 The Bryan plan
locks to the dismissal of these experts so
that THE humber members of our society"
whoever they may be-may receive some
of the benefits of public employment; in
other words. that many as possible of
those who support Bryan may be re-
warded therefor out of the public purse; be
given gratuties. How does such PROPOSE
ton strike the business mind?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

Mr.. Bryan, and every other advocate of
the free and unlimited coinage of silver at
. the ratio of Ii to l. declares that under
free silver there will be higher prices for
agricultural and manufacturing products.
Government employees should note this
fact. Their salaries will not be increased,
but their expenses surely will he. What an
interesting condition of affairs is promised
them by the Chicago platform: Just so
many dollars year. the purchasing power
of the dollar decreased and the price Of the
necessarIes of life advanced ..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

If the State Department desired man to
represent them whose chief quality was &C
ceptability to General Weyler, it might
have spared itself and General Lee trouble
by appointing some member of the Spanish
army already on the ground.
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- . -

General Harrison will speak from the
train during his tour through Indiana. He
proposes to demonstrate that the rear
platform talent is by no means confined to
one party.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

In the light of Secretary Olney's letter
accepting his resignation. ex-ConsIl Henry
Clay Smith does not seem to be quite such
martyr to his free silver principles as he
woul1 have the dear public believe
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
HEIGHT & COMPANY,
SIS Seventh Street.

We thank you all for your
complimentary expressions
about our cloaks and suits and
our handsome parlors. We
shall keep right on striving to
better them.
It's new idea for you to be
able to buy the richest, most
exclusive and most stylish
cloaks and suits for no more
) than you have been paying for
the ordinary sort.
It's a newer idea to be able to
} buy them on the easiest of
weekly or monthly payments
so easy that the person with the
) smallest income can meet them
without difficulty.
Tomorrow we shall offer
) three lots of cloaks and a lot OF
skirts and suits, which are the
greatest value we have vet Of
fered.
; Lot Of SO Black Kerscy and New
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half lined; REFER or front effects
to go at
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Lot Of i 81 Seal I Plush Gapes. wide
S3.Q8 each
Lot Of Is Broadcloth Double Capes.
pla In or beaded-tO go at
: $2.Q8 each.
Lot Of 81 Plain Brillian,ine and
Plain Cheviot Skirts-well made and
lired-tO go at
! $I.@8 each.
Lot of Little Girls Blue Cloth
!, Res fers. with large collars. very
pretty and becomng-sizes q to IA
years-will go at
! S. each.
Lot of Al Plain Covert, Fancy
Rough Chevlot. Black and Blue Rough
Serge Tailor-made Dresses. The
jackets are silk lined and In va
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In the event of Mr.. Bryans election 1t
will keep Congress busy for whole ses-
sion supplying enough free coinage bills to
enable him to affix MS signature with all
the free silver pens which will have been
presented to him.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
For the Western Farmer.

I'm afraid" said the Chicago bunco
man, that the gold brick game is about
played out
There isn't the slightest doubt of It," re-
piled his friend. you've got to use sill
yer brick now"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
New Territory,

How. is the Cuban war progressing?'
asked the Spanish official Of General Wey-
ler's representative.
We'll" was the reply, there isn't much
being done in Cuba just now; but there is
some lively skirmishlng going on in the
State Department of the United States"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

In abiding to the condition of the demo-
cratic campaign fund, Chairman Jones
seems inclined to place great deal Of en-
pfasis on the proposition that poverty is nc
disgrace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

About the only tangible forms of political
coercion yet shown have been the grant
ing of holidays to laboring men to allow
them to go on excursions
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13
SHOOTING STARS.
Others.

De song birds, dey hab lef' de Ian;
We doan' know whah dey's at;
But de eagle is a screamin' an
De turkeys gittin' fat.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

1t is to be hoped that the intricacies of
the financial problem will prevent the usual
waste of ingenuity in devfsing nonsensical
election bets
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

These gifts of silver pens and silver ink
stands to Bryan may finally tempt some re-
publican enthusiast to present the Ohio
candidate with golden typewriter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

The remarks about the manner in which
Lincoln has Influenced the views of Mr.
Bryan may he intended to have reference
only to Linco ln Neb. ''f-.'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

A few Senators and Representatives
would like TO know whether, in the event
of his election. Major Mckinley will be as
accessible to all visitors as he is at present
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-10-13

w. c. p Breckinridse's determination to
run for Congress on the republican ticket
woald indicate that the colonel has been
very industriously engaged IN turning over
new leaves.