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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
THE BANKS DlSGORGE
They Give MunificentIy to the Republican
Campaign Fund.

They Give MunifcentIy to the Republican
Campaign Fund.
learned today from an absolutely
correct source that very recently large
sums of money have been contributed
to aid the sound money cause by people
who have never before aided political
party.
The banks Of Pennsylvania are gem
orally ontributing to the campaign
fund. Seventy thousand dollars was
contributed from Pittsburg banks last
week. A percentage on the deposits to
a fixed amount was agreed upon. The
banks do this on the ground Of the ne
oessity Of protecting depostors and their
stockholders A number Of Philadelphia
banking institutions have given $l0,-
900 each.
1.-THE conditions are such as warrant
the expenditure, said a contributor to
me today. "Ruin would confront us
with free silver.
There will be 81 600, 600 contributed
in the state Of Pennsylvania, " said
person to me who knows whereof he
speaks. "All the railways in Ponnsyl-
vania are in politics. All the horse and
electric car lines and almost all aggre-
cations of labor are overwhelmingly ar
rayed III favor of sound money. Will
liam Shaw Bowen i'll New York World.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
BRYAN TO THE MINISTER'S.

He Is willing to Take Chances With Laz-
arus II They Prefer Dives.
Well, l could stand any appeal made
by the advocates of the gold standard to
almost any class better than an appeal
made to the preachers and teachers of
religion. If there is one thing that the
church people of this country could af-
ford to array themselves against it is
the gold standard as it is being advo-
Gated by the American people at this
time. And yet the Republican party is
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
Fictitious Value Of Products.

One is almost moved to tears by the
sight of New England manufacturers
protesting with Indignation against the
wisdom or possibility Of giving fictitious
value to a product, when for the last 80
years they have drained the rest OF the
country and secured artificial prices by
protective tariff laws.-W. j. Bryan III
House Of Representatives, Nov. /, lS9':
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10

When any one tells you your dollar un-
Ger free silver would only buy half a.
much AS it does today, ask him how prices
can go up If what Mckinley says Is true
namely, that free silver would reduce our
volume of money. An increase in the vol
ume of money raises all prices, including
that of labor. A decrease puts them all
down. The volume of money In the last
few years has decreased.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10

i believe that for every Democrat we
lose because of the position we have taken
on the money question We are going to
get 10 who are not Democrats. While our
opponents do not understand what 10 to
4 means and give various definitions, be-
Iieve that definition In the one they fear
mOst.--WilIiam j. Bryan.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
Fighting Tor the People.

The Democracy is not warning on
capital. 1t makes no effort to take from
anybody what is already his. 1t simply
opposes the efforts of the plutocrats to
exact moe tribute from the people
Kansas City Times.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10

When a man pays back a gold dollar or
an American dollar today for the dollar
he borrowed 20 years ago, he is like the
farmer who paid back $50 pound hog
for = 100 pound hog. snch dol'lr IL not
an honest dollar.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
The Rioter and the Patriot.

When free silver man asks gold
advocate a question, he is dubbed
rioter. When gold standard man
shoots holes i'll portrait of Bryan, he
is christened patriot --ESchange,
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10

The agitation for the free coinage of
silver and the heavy flow of gold TO this
country go on together. 1t Is curious
how facts disprove the prophecies of gold
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
Labor's Good Friend.

Mark Hanna's rapid strides as the
friend of labor mark him as the logical
candidate for Mr.. Soyoreign's job. -
Washington Post (Gold).
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
WHOLE NO. 800.
TO REDEEM SILVER IN GOLD.
MIR. Bryan Calls Attention to Carlisle's
Latest Statement.

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The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10

Under gold standard rising in value
II will take twice much of your labor
OF goods to pay your debt ten years from
today the money you borrowed would
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10
Dealers in General Merchandise,
M ON TANA.
NElHART,

The most extensive aud one of the
oldest and most reliable houses III
Western Montana. We are prepar-
ed at all times to furnish Groceries,
Provisions, Teas, Spices, Ladies'
Mems and Chidren's Boots and
Shoes, Furnishing Goods, Clothing,
Miners and Mining Supplies at
short notice and at LOWEST POS
SIBLE PRICES. We make
speciality Of strictly pure and high
class eatables of all kinds. We lead
in every line and enjoy a constantly
increasing measure of public con
fidence and patronage. We mark
our goods 20 per cent lower than
any merchant III Meagher county.
Therefore we do not advertise 10
or 20 per cent discount for cash or
thirty days. We advertise no special
day sales. We buy our goods in
large lots for cash. Therefore we
are prepared to compete with any
prices quoted in Meagher county.
We are grateful for pastpatronage
and kindly invite all to come amp
examine our goods and get prices
before purchasing elsewhere.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10

The Republican party offers no protec-
ton to the farmers, who constitute the
homo market of the factory employees.
Free silver protects them against Indian
wheat and Egyptian cotton.
The Neihart herald. [volume] (Neihart, Mont.) 1890-1901, 1896-10-10

What we want Is dollar that will
maintain its parity with the property
which that dollar is to buy.-Wiiliam j.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04
Field glasses.

A correspondent from Snake river
asks us to explain the item OF $3.50 al
lowed Mr.. Bierbower and Mr.. Williams
for legal services, as published in the
commissioners proceedings.
When Lincoln county was created, its
constitutionality was tested by two suits
in the Supreme court. Lincoln and
Blaine counties united TO defend both
counties and won their suits, and Lin
coin county paid her attorneys 81. 1000
each, which was less than onc-half what
Blaine county paid her attorneys for the
same services. This was last year.
In adjusting the debt between Blaine
and Lincoln counties, the accountants
found that Lincoln county owed Blaine
county $4,000, which Lincoln county
offered in warrants to Blaine county.
Blaine county refused to ACCEPT the
amount and sued Lincoln county for
$235, 000and this suit is now pending.
In the mean time there was also a
suit pending in the U. S. court to test
the validity of the bonded debt, which
formed the larger portion of our indebt-
edness to Blaine county.
1t was for services growing out of
these two latter suits that Messrs. Will
liams and Borrower were allowed the
sum mentioned.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04
HERE IsA LILLE IDEA FoR YOU.

Can you buy solid gold watch any
where for the prices offer you-$10-OO
$500, $500, $2l.O0, and 5000? 1
guarantee the quality or your money
will be refunded if in any way they are
not as represent them TO you. You
know if you send for anything to some
house east, you do no. know when or
what you will get You don't know the
quality but you must take their word
for it. You do not have to do that with
me; you can send it to any iewelry
store and 1 will pay the expenses and
refund you your money if not as rep
resent to you.
Yours Truly,
j. f. Kenly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04

Just watch some of the Dubois-silyer-
republican-democrats try to hedge. OF
course everybody knows that they voted
for Mckinley and the republican ticket
from top % to bottom, They were only
foolin' when they hollered for Bryan
and Freddy, of course, ~ they wouldn't
have gall to ask for favors of the repub-
lican administration if they were not
straight republicans. Freddy is in the
soup and dragged a lot of people into
the greasy mess with him, and they will
no doubt stay there for some time to
come.
A PayeJte mother invited the preach
to her home for dinner, recently, and
prior to the arrival of the good man, she
gave her little boy instructions how to
act: eff he asks you your name, tell
him It is Willie. If he asks your age,
say FIVE years, and if he asks you where
bad boys go when they die, remember
what 1 have so often told you, that they
60 to hell" The preacher came and
the first thing he did was to ask the boy
his name. Quick as fash the boy re-
piled: willie. Five years old. Go 10
hell"
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04

Christmas is coming, look this list OF
suitable presents over, and then call in
and examine them.
Ladies' Solid Gold, Gold Filled and
Silver Watches.
Ladies' set rings, solid lOk fine.
Plain band rings l0k fine.
Initial rings 10k fine.
Gold pens.
Eye glasses. Field glasses.
Music box albums.
Toilet boxes.
Manicure sets.
Fine French feather fans
Shell boxes. Fan boxes.
guarantee better value for cash, than
any jewellery store in Idaho.
J. F. Kenly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04

LOCAL AND GENERAL ROUNDUP.
Snow
Quite wintry.
For what were you thankful.
No school Monday afternoon.
Christmas goods are arriving.
Rock Springs coal at Horizons.
Judge Stockslager stopped IN town
Monday night.
W. Kelly was up from his Toponis
panch Monday
James J.. Fuller was up from Bliss
on Saturday last.
DR.. Brown. OF Haley was in town the
fore part of the week.
Mrs Murphy. of Owinza, was shop
ping in town Monday.
Roy Tower has secured position in
Holt & Gilmore's store.
DR.. Baugh made flying trip to Mt.
Home the first of the week,
Elmer Todd will he located at the
Ormsby ranch this winter
Lee Vader drove up to town the other
day and never brought duck.
Matt McFall has put set of wagon
scales in front of the Columbia.
Mrs. foyer has moved into the rooms
in the rear of the confectionery.
The meteoric showers advertised for
last week failed to come on time
L. Severes, the Camas ranchman, was
in town this week, after supplies.
The sheep are all out of the mountains
yet there but few out on the burn.
A. s. Senter began moving his stock
clothing to the rock store Monday.
Doc Smith is breaking his COW to sad
die, so that he can ride her to water.
The sociable at T. I. McMahon's last
evening. was very pleasant gathering.
DR.. Buttner went to HALEY Monday.
He will be absent ten days or two weeks
Our thanks are extended to the ladies
who gave the masque bali, for a compli-
meatary ticket to their ball and supper.
E. w. Horton is the sole agent for
the famous Rock Springs Coal, in Sho- I
shope. 1t burns longer, gives more heat G
and sells at the same price as other coal. $
Six dogs and john rabbit got in a
tangle out on the lava, and wound up i'll I
town. When the racket was over john S
was dead-heart failure was the verdict. 1
At Che annual election and installation
of officers, of Bethany Lodge No 81, A.
F. and A. NJ, the following elected and
installed: S
T.. /. Mcmahon, w. NJ. e
A. S. Senter, S. w. I
J. s. Waters, ]. W.. Il
A. l. Mcmahon, Secv. s.
w. H. Baugh, Treas. il
A grand ball will be given by the u
aides OF the Catholic church on Christ .
mas eve. Tickets $3.50, including sup :"
Der. Good music will be in attendance, <
md everybody cordially invited. The =
n 'ceeds will be used to comolete the re- .
airs on the church.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04
SHOSHONE JOURNAL.
RAILROAD TIMETABLE.

RAILROAD TIMETABLE.
Trains carving passengers arrive and
depart ar follows:
Wood River Branch - Combined
freight and passenger, departs at 1920
a. m. arrives at 6 .. N.
OREGON SHORT LINE.
WESTWARD.
No. IT,, fast mail, arrives at. 6:45 a. m.
EASTWARD.
No. q fastmail. arrives at ..1l:10 p. m.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04

The masquerade WAS grand success
both financially and socially.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-12-04

sHOsHONE. DEC. 4 1895.
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-09-23
JUNEAU LOCALS

Chas. Armstrong, manager Of the Seattle
Transfer company was passenger on the
last Al-Ki.
&. S. Blacllett returned on the Al-Ki
from an extended eastern visit.
Mrs. S. c. Marter of Port Angeles,
WASH, arrived at Juneau on the steamer
AK. Mrs. Marter is visiting her daugh-
t.r Mrs. T. r. Needham.
Jack McDougal of the Horseshoe saloon
returned from trip below, on the Topeka.
Miss E. SaXman, the teacher of
Native school No. 5 returned from an
Eastern visit.
George F. Miller. proprietor of the Peo-
pies meat market of juneau, intends open
ing branch store in Douglas on Tuesday
next. The new market will be located in
the premises recently vacated by Egan &
Mckay.
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-09-23

Mr.. I. r. Needham, one of the editors
and proprietors of this journal will depart
on the steamer AK this evening Ell route
for Portland and San Francisco. Mr.
Needham's trip is in the interests of THE
MINER, and while below he will purchase
a compee newspaper plant that will be
first lass in every respect. Mr.. Needham's
practical knowledge of the newspaper
business embraces all of its branches
from the tomposing-room to the editorial
chair. He will therefore be able to pur
chase just what type and presses are
necessary for the publication of a first
class weekly journal and the equipment of
a first-class job printing office.
Upon the arrival of THE MINER plant
at Douglas it will at once be set up in the
new Campbell building on Second street,
from which place THE MINER will there
after be issued. The new plant will in
all probability arrive about the middle
part of next month.
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-09-23

If the visit of Congressman Alirch to
Alaska results in any reforms for the gov
eminent of that territory it will be one for
which the Alaskan people can not bat feel
profoundly thankful, says the Seattle p
|. Alaska has grown wonderfully in the
past few wears, and the increase in perma-
nent residents during the last twelve
months has been sufficient to warrant more
attention being paid to the needs of the
people in that part of the far north There
is hardly a semblanoe of a we'll organized
and ample government In Alaska at the
present time. Officials are sent there from
Washington city, but the laws under
which they act are crude and obsolete and
the people can expect little real benefit from
their operation. The entire code should be
overhaued and new administration of
affairs inaugurated more in keeping with
the civilization and advancement of the
Alaska of to-day. The Alaskan re Drle
have recently made strong representations
as to the very unsatisfactory conditions
under which they live, and there is little
doubt the necessary reforms will be effected
bv congress at an early day. The great
Seward empire has grown to be too valu-
able and important a territory to be longer
neglected.
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-09-23

The first production in Juneau of All
Firth S gorgeous extravaganza entitled
"The Seven Wishes" is nightly drawing
large audiences at the Juneau Orera
house. In his spectacular presentations
Mr. Firth has evidently hit upon the right
plan for pleasing the theatre going public.
The only part Of the evenings entertain
ment deserving of unfavorable comment
is in the last two acts of the extravaganza
where several of the players plainly
display the fact that they have but partly
memorized their lines. The specalties
are all we'll rendered and are enthusiastic
ally received.
The arrival of the new company at the
Louvre theater in Juneau, Monday night
was the signal for a crowded house. An
hour before the curtain was rung up stand
ing room was at a premium. The even
ing's performance began with the appear
ance of Miss Irene GOldvine. Juneau'S ia
vorite, who never fails to please in her
choice selection of songs. Following Miss
Goldvine Mr.. Arthur Redwood made his
first appearance before All Alaskan audi
enee, and was received with hearty ar-
plause. MIR. Redwood has been selected as
stage manager to succeed Dick Maurettus,
who has held forth in juneau for the past
year and who has host of friends. Luz
ellie Elliot, Helen Mason, Archie Lee and
Muligan & Linton each made many friends
on their first appearance in Alaska. Taken
altogether Mr.. Endeman has a strong
company, and is deserving of the patron
age he is receiving.
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-09-23
Miscellaneous Notes


on Friday evening.
Geo Penglase, of Michigan, arrived on
the AK and is now employed at Tread
we'll.
Oscar Gilman returned on the Topeka
Monday, from Tacoma, where he accom-
panied his brother Robert to the ASYLUM.
NJ. J. Cohen is building a new residence
on the lie of i; eli house on Main
street.
Mr.. Chris. Lepetith, who has been a
resident Of Douglas for some months past,
will leave on the WiIapa tonight for his
home in San Francisco.
Romeo Hoyt who has been visiting
friends here for the past two months will
leave on the Topeka for his home at
Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin.
Mesdames Monroe and Whitley desire to
inform the public that they are now pre-
pared to do fine dressmalling. Prices, So, $40
and $I2. Cor End and Franklin, Juneau. y
The NOVEL; Gold Mining company has
removed the CorIiss engine and the list
eight stamps from the Old Union mill.
The machinery will be put in the Comet
mill at Berners bay.
Charles Workman receives on each boat
from the Sound fresh supply of fruits
and vegetables. Only the very best stock
in the market is purchased by Mr.. Wort
man. Call and see for yourself.
F. l.. Bremen, c. H. Hummell, A. E.
French, G. D. Locluilge ana S. MaIet
returned to Juneau from the HootalinJua
last week. They had been on a pros
pecting trip through the IIootalnGua
country. They found plenty of colors
but NJ diggings that would ply working
expenses.
1t doesn't make any difference whether
vou are bi-metalists, mono-metaists or
even greenbackers. will lay the odds of
10 to if necessary that YOU all have
sense enough to buy your clothes where
the best value is given and that the line of
ldll III Nl1llel >dllpleS WHICH i. n. FON
has received from the Royal Tailors will
be tine means of securing and holding
voIr trade.
IS there not some branch of a good English
education in which YOU are deficient? If
so, why not take private lessons of B. M.
Wilson, Juneau hotel? A thorough sys-
TEN of shorthand taught.
"a Church Services
St. Luke's Congregation, Douglas ISL
and. Divine services held every Sunday
evening at 1870 o'clock. Women's Guild,
The Douglas miner. [volume] (Douglas, Alaska) 1896-1897, 1896-09-23
Church Services

St. Lul<e's Congregation, Douglas ISL
and. Divine services held every Sunday
evening at 1870 o'clock. Women's Guild,
Saturday afternoon at 2:3o. Confirmation
class, every Sunday afternoon at 2:3o.
REV. A. J. CAMPBELL, M. A., M. D.,
Missionarv
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-11-20
IN GOOD SHAPE.
Commodore Melville Makes His Report
on Condition of the War Ships.

Commodore Melville Makes His Report
on Condition of the War Ships.
Washington, Nov, 1.-THE report of
Commodore Melville, chief engineer of
the NAVY, made public to-day gives de-
Il lied statement of the condition of all
war ships so far as their machinery and
mechanical appliances are concerned AS
II whole it shows that all the modera
ships are i'll good condition, except in n
few minor instances in which machinery
is being overhaulcd. The old time ships
are, rs usual. reported rs antiquated, but
most of them are said to be fairly service
able considering their age.
The bureau has expended 1913 096 dur.
ing the past year. The New York navy
yard has done the largest quote of work,
the expenditures on vessels being $346,-
02I, and the yard expenses S130,53 THE
Norfolk yard disbursed 1929, 800 on YES
sells and S49,4il on the yard. The Bos-
ton navy yard spent 5000 on vessels and
S1O,0l5 on the yard. The Mare Island,
Cal, yard disbursed $123,362 on vessels,
and SS3, i5l on the yard.
The report urges that boiler-makng
plants be provided at the Norfolk navy
yard and the League Island yards AS
TO the new dry dock Mt Port Royal S. c.,
it says:
1.-The completion at this station of the
only dry dock on the Atlantic coast,
which will take the battleshps, makes it
imperative that there should be facilities
at hand for doing the ordinary repair
work that may be required when one of
these vessels are docked, some of which
| can only be done Mt such IL time The
necessity for providing for such repairs
is too evident to require argument, espe-
cially as the great draft of water of these
ships renders it almost impossible to take
them to either the Norfolk or New York
navy yards for repairs''