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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
"WOULD GOLD BRING BETTER
TIMES."

a correspondent in Massachusetts ba q
asked the Springfield Republican n faw
questions for which 1t has not ready
answers. The correspondent wishes to
know. even II Mckinley Is elected, how
is the gold standard to be maintained?
Is II 10 be maintained "by the issuing OF
Dohos' by further taxation, or how
FOR what sums. principal ans Interest
Oh bonds. Is the country already pledged.
ana for what further sums Is x likely TO
De pledged during Cleveland's and Nc
hihieys administration to maintain the
eoid basis? Who ultimately pays such
ponds and interest, and whom do thew
benefit?"
continuing, the writer asks: "Can Nc
AihieS' IL elected. get any new legislation
10 Dring gold into the treasury, and II
80 now? And where will the gold come
from! why do not gold standard men
Day their internal revenue taxes and tar
III duties in gold? Would not that re-
iieYe the government and preserve the
gold standard at the expense of some
one else?
ABOUT what has been the shrinkaee
UT obstruction OF values, not of stocks
ana PONDS. but Of tangible property in
the United States during the last fifteen
years! How much longer and further is
this shrinkage or destruction of values
10 continue? And whom in the commn.
hitv does Ii benefit? Can we have pros.
porous times on shrinking values and n
contracting currency?
| VIII nor the election Of Mckinley sim
DIV continue the present state OF things
or intensity It? How Is 1t to bring IN or
advance prosperity? 1t Is also often said
that to vote for Bryan and silver will only
make matters worse: but how is a vote
Tor Mckinley and gold to make matters
better? Do not both lead unerringlv &c
free silver? How can Mckinley, IL elect.
ed. help it?"
nv the time the Springfield Republican
gets through answering all these cues
lions. II 1t ever does, the election will bs
| over wa ~
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
rs A DENTIST A PHYSICIAN.

According to the Lowell News, e. case
recently came before a North Carolina
court involving the question. whether
or not dentist is a physician. THE
case arose under q stature Of that
State prohibiting the sale of LIQUOR on
Sunday unless prescribed by u phys.-
clan. 1t was in evidence that a per-
son complaining of an aching tooth in
sisted upon having a prescription for u
pint Of whiskey. which the dentist final
ly gave. The court held that a physi-
clan is one authorized to prescribe for
and treat diseases. and dentist one
who performs manual or mechanical
operations to preserve, cleanse, extract,
insert or repair teeth, and took occa-
sion to nalvely remark that there are
thfrty-two teeth in a full set, each one
of which might ache on Sunday, and If
dentists came within the term physician
under the stature in question, tooth
ache might become more alarmingly
prevalent than snake bites.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
Price orcotton ana silver.
Raleigh News and Observer.)

(Raleigh News and Observer0
AS Democratic prospects brighten and
the silver wave sweeps across the length
and breadth of the country cotton adj
vances in, r,'ice. The rapidity with
which the price is climbing up is one
OF the features of the day.
Notwithstanding sensational reports
of damage by drought and hot weather,
the crop is too far advanced for any
material deterioration and the prospect
for large crop is better now than 1t
was in May, and cotton is worth a cent
pound more than 1t was then.
1t IS estimated that 2l.465, 900 acres
are under cultivation. The crop Is
exceptionally clean. Until recently the
seasons have been excellent. The stand
is above the average and the cotton
worm has not damaged it. Yet as the
silver tide rises, the price Of cotton
advances.
The crop Is ALMOST in every respect
equal to what It was in 1894, when the
largest crop ever made was reported
yet cotton now, with an enormous yield
almost upon the market, is from to 2h
cents per pound higher than 1t was
in 1894 In 1894 1t looked like the gold
standard was an assured fact; now II
looks as If silver will be remonetized.
Every honest man must admit that
the restoration of silver will enhance
the value of cotton. AS the prospects
for Bryan's election and the remoneti-
cation of the white metal become daily
brighter, as they will, 1t will push the
price OF cotton to 10 cents per pound.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
MORE sAvALDocKs WANTED.

The New York Herald has taken up
the question of more docks for our navy
1t saws that one of the great needs of
the navy to-day Is a sufficient number
of docks capable of taking our largest
war ships. and 1t takes occasion to mem
ton the fact that we have one dock i'm
New York. one at Pork Royal, S. c.,
and one at Port Orchard, on the Pacific
coast. which will accommodate our
largest ships If great care be taken to
catch the crest OF the highest spring
tides. but that the necessity for one of
these docks for smaller vessels may at
any time deprive the Navy Department
of suitable dock just when 1t is most
needed. This is all very true, but is it
not little strange that the Herald for
gets to mention the dock at the navy
yard at this port?
The Norfolk Navy-yard dock may not
be the largest in the country, but 1t is
Mt least of enough Importance to de-
serve some mention.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
JUST TIE REVERSE.

1t Is amusing to see how suddenly
soiicitious some Of the Republican
newspapers OF the East have become
over the amount OF money that should
De paid the wage worker. For instance.
hear what the Philadelphia INQUIRE,
has to say: I'm this fight, SO far no
there is a territorial division, the East.
ern States are in favor of giving the
Door man and the man of moderate
means a dollar OF the very highest
purchasing power. whether this man be
glass blower. a steel puddler or a
farmer"
This is ali very nice, but how long
since has this Feeling prevailed in the
Republican camp? If anybody can
point to the time when the manufac.
turing monopolists OF the East were
willing to pay the glass blower. the
steel puddler and the farmer a dol,ar
ot tse highest purchasing power" the
country, would like to know It
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
PERSONALS.

The body of Kate Field will not be
BROUGHT to this country, as was at first
Intended. but will rest peacefully in
Honolulu.
The widow of Baron Hirsch has made
donation Of 100,000.000 francs to pro-
mote the immigration Of Russian Jews
to Argentina.
Mrs. Helen Cody Wetmore, the editor
and publisher of the Duluth Press, a
weekly paper. is said to be a sister Of
Buffalo Bill"
Queen Victoria has accepted the dedi-
cation OF an elaborate work on 1.-THE Cas-
ties OF England; Their Story and Struc-
ture.' by Sir James D. Mackenzie
Prince Max. the nephew OF King Albert
or Saxony. who was recently consecrated
TO the Roman Catholic priesthood, after
officially renouncing his right to the sue
cession as a Prince Of the royal house,
VIII begin his ecclesiastical career in En-
gland.
Queen Marguerite OF Italy is living
very quietly at the castle at Monza. 1t Is
stated that Her Majesty is engaged in
writing a drama. which will be played
at one Of the important italian theaters
IN the autumn, naturally under pseudo
nym.
Babu Dourga Chorrone Roquitte n
Bengal Frenchman Of Chandernagore
VINO was made knight of the Legion of
Honor. celebrated the reception of the
decoration by great bail, followed by n
supper to 10000 beggars on the banks OF
the Hoogli
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
NOTES AND OPINIONS.

1t Is announced that new American
Italian journal. the Unione Italio- Amer
lcano. will be issued In Washington, d.
c.. on September LIST.
Della Stacey. an actress, smoked a
cigarette In a New York street car for q
wager of IS and gave the money to a
charitable institution.
Rumor has it that Mr.. Mckinley Is
more and more inclined to devote his
time his energies and his speech-mak-
Ing to the tariff and protection.
Il have the greatest adherence of n
childless woman" said Mary Elizabeth
Lease to a New York reported, and then
she proudly boosted that she was the
mother OF six.
Federal troops have taken the field
to head off Mexican Indians, who have
taken to the war path on the border and
are expected to attempt an invasion of
American soil.
A letter has been discovered in the
British museum which gives the origin
or the game of billiards. It was In
vented by London pownbroker whose
name was William Kew
The Sultan has just presented the
French Government with a number of
Babylonian and Chaldean inscriptions
from the STEAMBOAT Museum. These
treasures will be deposited in the
Louvre.
The Turkish language Is said by
scholars to be the softest and most
musical language of moderate times.
being better adapted to the purpose of
musical notation and recitatiye than
even the Italian.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
BAIT FOR sIEN.

What bait do you use," said q saint to
the devil.
when you fish where the souls of
men abound?"
well. for special TASTE" said the king
of evil.
Gold and fame are the best I've
found"
But for general use?" asked the saint,
"Ah! then"
Said the demon. IT angle for man. not
men.
And the thing I hate
Is to change my bait,
SO fish with a woman the whole veor
round"
John Boyle O'Reilly.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

If the Philadelphia Inquirer had arr
gued the reverse 1t would have struck
the nail on the head. But why don't
these people stop writing about the dol
lar of the highest purchasing power?
They don't mean what they say and the
oublic Is not so green as not to know
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

A correspondent giving an account
OF the formation of Democratic club
In Armstrong county says the purpose
OF the club Is not TO carry torches,
piow tin horns. or hurl sarcastic ept-
thets at the Republicans. but to edu-
cate themselves and then educate their
Republican neighbors."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

The Raleigh News and Observer says
that Catawba county gold Democrat
was converted at the Bryan notification
meeting. Five thousand more We're
converted by hearing Mr.. Bryan's
speech. and 100000 will be converted by
reading It.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

= Russia has $4,000, 900 acres in her for
est domain. In Norway and Sweden
the forest area covers 100000 acres;
IN Austria, 45.oooOO0; In Germany, S4,-
100000; in Turkey. $4,000. 600 in Italy
100000; in Switzerland, 100000: In
France. 100000 in Spain, 5000 900; in
Great Britain, 5000, 900.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

The Roanoke Times says that in Min
nesota the Republicans are losing votes
, so rapidly since the Chicago convention
that the State from being at one time
counted as sure for Mckinley is almost
certain to go for Bryan and Sewall
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

Bryan's speech of acceptance is the
longest on record. 1t reached all the
way fromLincoln, Nebraska, to the City
OF New York. distance of about 1000
miles, remarks the New Orleans States.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
EIGHT PAGES.

The outlook for business in the South
this fall is said by those who have re-
Gently returned from that section to be
very encouraging. says the Baltimore
News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
Col. Morrison for Bryan.

A dispatch from Washington saws that
colonel William r. Morrison, chairman
or the interstate Commerce Commits
sion, will vote for BRYAN and free silver
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

The Sultan of Turkey has decorated
Miss Clara Barton, president of the
American section Of the Red Cross So
ciety, with the order OF Chefakat for her
did to the suffering Armenians.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

A man named George Miller was sem
fenced to term in Sing Sing because
OF his habit OF getting married too
much. He had sixteen wives. Sixteen
4 to one seems to be popular.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

The Atlanta Journal says that the
RATIFICATION meeting must be considered
~ great success. 1t was one Of the larg-
eat political gatherings ever seen IN
this country, and the enthusiasm was
great. It is safe to say that Mr.. Bryan
said nothdng which can injure his
cilances of election and the great DEM
cnstration In his honor will probably
tncrssse the enthusiasm among his fol.
lowers 30 All parts OF the country.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

ss The Savannah News furnishes the in
formation that Bryan's visit to New
York has had the result of changing
the betting figures in that city some
whaf. A week ago odds Of four to one
we're offered on Mckinley. After Bry-
ans speech a responsible man announc-
ed that he would put up $4,000 or any
part OF It on Bryan If given odds of
three to one.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

Why should we be at such pains to
build up our credit abroad? 1t would be
good thing IL our credit abroad should
become so impaired that It would be
dtfficult to borrow money in Europe.
That would throw the American people
pack upno their own resources. They
would become more Independent and
aeif-reliant." thinks the Denver Repub-
sican.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

The New York Herald, which opposes
Bryan, says: "Picayune criticism of
Mr Bryan is now the order of the day
In Republican quarters. His undeni-
able talents and his imperturbable tai
ents count for nothing. Even his manly
tributes to his opponent evoke In most
instances a contemptuous tsnort from
his partisan assailants."
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18

WASHABLE KNEE PANTS SUITS.
MADE FROM EXTRA GOOD QUALITY
BROWN DUCK, DOUBLE BREASTED
JACKETS WITH PEARL BUTTONS.
PANTS TAPED, AND ARE MADE
WITH ALL OF THE BEST IMPROVE
MENTS. SIZES ANYWHERE TO AGE
10, AS LONG AS THEY LAST.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.

MEMS SUITS. STAPLE. DARK
BLUE AND GREY TwILLED MATE
RIAL. NEAT LOOKING AND Sly
LIsH GARMENTS. EXCELLENT
SUITS FOR THE PRICE. ALL SIZES
TO ~ NOW. AS LONG AS THEY LAST
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1896-08-18
Norfolk YIIgilIan.
gusLlsaED DAIlY AKD wEgxly.

THE WEEKLY vIRGINIAN AEDCAR-
GILMAN, Ono Dollar Per Tenr.
The advocate., 1896-04-15

our friends. The men st the head Of
this column are first-class business
men. We could use two or three more.
In examining the freight bills before
the Railroad Commissioners last week
there seemed to be some discrepancies
between the shippers bills and the rail-
road schedule. There was some refec-
tion cast upon the commission men
tending to show that the shipper was
paying more than the railroad charged.
The ADVOCATE desires to state, in JUS
tice to the commission firms, that it
would be impossible for this to occur,
as every firm is required to give bond
for their freight, Every morning they
sign blank check and send 1t to the
Office Of the Stock Exchange, and when
all the charges for yardsge, freight,
feed, etc., are made, then the Stock
Yards Company fills in the blank check
and the commission man never sees
the check until it is returned paid.
This is done for convenience Of all con-
Cerned and to facilitate business. The
account sales are made up of the same
items of expense IS are placed in the
check. Owing to the fact that there is
81, 900 fine for any firm charging more
or less than the regular commission, it
is hardly probable they would run the
risk of making a small oVerChsrge in
the freight bill.
The advocate., 1896-04-15
Must Drift Loose from slIyer.

Edward Wilder, of the Topeka Board
of Education, is a gold.bug. The
board has been trying recently to dis
pose of some bonds. Wilder had charge
of the negotiations. He states that
for some time he has been having
trouble to get satisfactory PROPOSE
tion. He now has one aud submitted
it to the board. 1t was an acceptance
of the issue of twenty-yesr bonds at AZ
per cent, payable in gold. Some of
the members wanted to know why he
stipulated payment In gold, to which
he replied: "It is time the West drifted
loose from the silver heresy, and this
would be one step toward the recog-
nizance of Kansas again by the invest
ors of the East"
Mr.. Macferren, one of the members,
assured the board that while he was
not taking position in opposition to
'sound money" he did not want the
bonds made payable in gold, that coin
agreement would satisfy him. Mr..
Wilder would proftsbly employ his
time by reading chapter SO of the Kan
sss session laws Of 1893. The first Sec
ton of that chapter is as follows:
"Thst from and after the passage of
this act, all obligations of debt, judg-
ments or executions, stated In terms of
dollars, and to be paid in money, If not
dischsrgeable In United States legal
tender notes, shall be payable in either
the standard silver or gold coins su-
thorized BY the Congress OF the United
States, ell stipulations in the contract
to the contrary notwithstanding"
The gold contract win probably be-
The advocate., 1896-04-15
LinwOOd Dispersion Sale.

In calling attention to the dispersion sale
Of the Linwood herd on May 6 it may not
be 'smiss to refer to the course which has
been pursued at Linwood. The land was
purchased in 1858 and as soon as possible
converted into farm. BY 1870 it was
stocked with native cows and the best bulls
that could be got from Missouri and Ken
lucky, and the breeding Of high class steers
was begun. This practical object in view
made the constitution and feeding quality
the prime requisites in all sires used, and
when, from 1877 to 1882, the grades were
gradually supplanted by pure-bred cows
the same sterling qualities were demanded.
In 1882 Baron Victor 1884, the most noted
sire ever owned in the West, was obtained,
along with four fine cows, from Mr.. Cruick-
shank's breeding. Then the first of the
Scotch sort were obtained, because careful
investigation had shown that in fsE-off
Aberdeenshire the canny, practical old
Quaker had developed in the highest de-
gree the qualities so highly esteemed at
LinwOOd. From that time nothing but the
best Scotch bulls obtsinable were used, and
every year females were also obtained di-
rect from Scotland. The bulls were tried
on few cows and only the best sires were
retained. The same course was taken with
cows, and the herd to be sold is almost
wholly descended from a very few choice
cows, and they cannot fail to give satlsfac-
tion. There are about thirty heifers from
2 years old down, and nowhere has the
writer seen such thrift, vigor and early
maturity. The sale was not decided upon
until in March, and the cattle are simply
in good breeding condition. Blue grass
and corn fodder have been the principal
rations. Col. Harris has decided to hold
the sale at Linwood instead Of Chicago,
with the hope that Kansas will take most
Of the cattle, and we shall feel that Kansas
has sustained q real loss If any are taken
away. Catalogues have been delayed but
are now ready.
The advocate., 1896-04-15
KANSAS CITY STOCK YARD NOTES

The following live stock commission firms
are doing business at the stock yards;
Robert @. White Commission Company.
Charles Dixon Commission Company.
Olander & Isaacson.
Hale & Mcintosh
Rogers Commission Company.
Kn0llen & Booth.
M. s. Peters & Co.
Moffett Bros. g. Andrews.
Ben L. Welch g. Co.
W. s. Tough s. Son, Managers horse and
mule market
Fletcher & Patterson.
Wright & Hannah.
Chicago Live Stock Commission Co.
Lone Star Commission Company.
Irwin Bros. & Co.
The advocate., 1896-04-15

The advertisement of the DuttOn
House, Topeka, has been omitted from
our columns for some time, but 1t Is
back again. This house is one of the
best in the city, and the ADVOCATE
reader who cannot get pleasant accom-
modations and hospitsble treatment
while under the wing of the always
goOd-natured landlord is more fastid-
iouS In his likes and disllkes than the
writer, who has had long and contin-
ued personal experience and scquaint-
Rnce with the Dutton. It Ia near to
the postoffice, about midway between
the depots and the postoffice, and is in
close proximity to the ADVOCATE Office.
When you come to the city make Mr..
Dutton's acquaintance and put your
feet under his table.
The advocate., 1896-04-15

Mr.. Mcintosh, OF the firm Hale &
Mcintosh, was in Topeka last week
looking after the interest Of shippers
in the rate hearing.
Hale & Mcintosh received stock dur
lng the week from j. r. Hacker,
Tampa, Kss., and B, K. Hacker, Stan
Icy, Kas. These gentlemen are feeders
and shippers Of wide experience.
A. Clifford, Schroyer, Kss., and M.
A. Gaskell, Mansfield, Mo-, each had
in hogs on the 9th. They brought
1915, topping the market for that
weight-160 to 232 pounds. Ben l..
Welch & Co. sold their hogs.
Vernon & Scroggins were before the
Railroad Commissioners in Topeka last
week and furnished conclusive evi.
dence regarding the rise In freight rates
under the new schedule. They showed
an average increase of between $4 and
$6 per car. This includes everything
that they secured In the line Of cattle,
7. A. Temple, Eureka, Kas., cattle
buyer, stated at the cattlemenS hear
ing that he had bought stoCkers OF
Wichita and shipped to Eureka. The
former freight per standard car was
Sl6.60. The average cost now for the
same load is 800, making difference
Of 93.40 per car for a distance of about
sixty.six miles.
Mr.. True of Newman, Kas., shipped
twenty-five cars of stock Of his own
feeding to Kansas City, paying In
freight S47l.96. The cattle weighed
662,980 pounds. Under the new rate
he would have paid S56S,5S, being
89l.57 or 1895 per car In excess of the
old rate. This station Is iifty-five miles
from Kansas City.
Thomas Trowers' Sons furnished at
the cattlemen's hearing most COM
plete tsbulated statement Of eighty.
two cars of stock from thirty two diff
eerent stations In Kansas to Kansas
City from 1st to 9Th and goth to 25th OF
January, February and March, 1885,
compared with q corresponding mum.
ber of cars and dates for 1896, showing
the average excess over old rate to be
about % per car.
Thomas Clayton, Great Bend, Kas.,
q man with twelve to fourteen years
experience, stated at the stockmen'G
hsarinR that the average load for q S6-
foot cor q about 1900 To- g, 600 pounds
The advocate., 1896-04-15

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