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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15

y discussing the question of unlimited
rrags Of silver it is we'll to keep clearly
mind the true character and office of
r@sy
Money IS a tool of exchange, a measure
/ values.
Writer'S on political economy regard the
as Of money as three in number, viz:
/ u furnish:
| Fr,-The common medium by which eX-
tsrges are rendered possible.
Sfcald-The common measure by which
be comparative values Of exchanges can
measured.
Th1i-The standard by which future OBJ
| cations are to be determined
The necessity for a tool of exchange
[rfv ont Of the advancing civiliza ton of
II Iace, the division of labor, and the
|Sl'sluent necessity for exchanges of
r. Noiucts Of labor. Barter, that is, the
! a1a1ge Of one labor product for another,
/ vas an intonyenient and costly method of
1@ctng commercial transactions, and
beanie necessary to provide some COM
! -' measure Of values for which one pro-
E Of labor products could exchange
| MoiuctS, and which he could in turn
aadnse for such labor products as he
/ l+ei
lls tool of exchange adopted, whatever
1gh' be, was money. The value of mon
ID one sense is the rate of interest it
0Tng: in another sense, it is the
lslai Of labor products it will purchase.
liz eh2ee Of metals for money and of
s1 and silver among the metals has
f- matter of growth, keeping pace
i29 Advancement of the race in civil
VIII and silver today constitute the prin-
'A currency Of civilized nations by rea-
Their adaptation for use as money.
F natural requirements of money or
Col OF exchange viii be obvious
s' 'aey are stated.
NJ f7quFements of good money are:
->-l' must be valuable.
't'al-lt must be of great value in
coA 10 its weight and bulk.
r-'1-Il must be of uniform value.
wa r4I@-lt must be Invisible without loss.
init must be durable.
c, Ill must be easily distinguishable.
- ana silver possess these qualities,
nave survived in civilized countries
e ->T Of other metals as money.
possesses some of these qualities
-. s'Fa'er degree than silver, and so
E., mas oeen a tendency among COM
F,,;-., nations TO adopt gold as their
anu silver if used in the form of
h. y8'S would be inconvenient, as
bal n ,-g| We're passed from hand to
~ must be weighed and assayed
+ y, ,-., III some manner to ascertain
., ~ ana fneness, to determine
,3,s '4-Oe' Hence the necessity for
asse ana neheve, was first adopted by
IA ,,. a..' men spread to Italy, and is
A, s --.'ilel by all civilized countries.
j b r..-, Only the quality or fineness of
4as-g -, vas stamped upon it.
aa -'' rs weight or value was indi-
..,, tV''dse became a government
sl,-.g- 1u4rse for coinage was called
p H. "Aen the government as
g, +, 7'-lS Oh coinage came the temp
nv ~, -ec'ate the value of coins, to
4 o-loy with the gold and silver.
r-- lush the weight of the coins fo,
.ro77 u p-oviding public revenue.
b .o.rss S'e ltme when the first money
,-ar. ~ ana nut in circulation every
GIN, "a" TO create value, to make
.r N 50, com equal to a full-weight
Y m. "a - III circulation a paper cur
5ensr5 '-eelnaole in coin of full value
& r. las oeen failure and disas-
s5t-svt5.ss REQUISITES OF good money are
mat l shall discuss only
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15
THEY CAN'T co BRYAN
Three Leading Democrats
of Oregon Bolt.
THEY STATE THEIR POSITIONS
Ex-Governor Thayer, Judge Bronaugh
and Benton KILN DenOunce
the Chicago Platform.

Three leading democrats of Portland have
furnished The Oregonian with interviews
containing their reasons for refusing to
support Bryan and the Chicago platform.
They are Ex-Governor W. w. Thayer,
Judge E. G. Bronaugh and Mr.. B. Kill
in, all of whom are known from one end
of the state to the other, and whose opin
ions and actions will, without doubt, have
much weight with the rank and file of
democracy. The interviews follow:
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15

In three states of the Union, Wye
ming, Colorado and Utah, women have
the same voting privileges as men; but
feminine interests in the campaign are
by no means limited to those states
Intelligent women all over the country
seem to feel that the contest has an i'm
portant bearing upon the welfare of their
households. They think that the cause
of protection and sound money is bound
up with the prosperity of the family,
and they feel a great interest in the Re-
publican presidential candidate because
of the nobility of his character and his
devotion to his home life.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15
WOMAN'S CAMPAIGN WORK.

Never was there before a presidential
campaign in which the women of the
country have taken such an active part
as in the present struggle.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15
The Coinage Laws of the United States

To show that with the free coinage Of
silver at the ratio of 16 to 1 by the United
States alone parity between our gold and
silver currency could not be maintained, 1t
is only necessary to refer to our own
coinage laws, although the histories of 9TH
er nations might be cited and would show
that their experiences have been similar to
our own.
From 1892 to 1884 our coinage laws pro-
vided for the unlimited coinage of both
gold and silver at the ratio of 10 to l, and
gold was not coined in this country, or,
if coined. left the country.
Secretary of the Treasury Hamilton, in
recommending the ratio between gold and
silver for coinage, endeavored to adopt
the worlds ratio between gold and silver
bullion. But there was at that time great
difficulty in determining the commercial ra-
ito between the two metals. The commerce
of the world was comparatively in its in
fancy. Communication between the United
States and the European countries required
time At Amsterdam a record appears to
have been kept of the commercial ratio be-
tween gold and silver, but L am not IN
formed that such record was kept else
where.
However, at the time our mint was estab-
lished the legal ratio adopted appears to
have been very nearly the worlds CONNER
cial ratio between gold and silver. But very
shortly after our legal ratio was fixed at
10 to l the commercial ratio between the
two metals became more nearly 151a to l,
the coinage ratio of France, which was
enacted in 1S03 but which was probably
the same as under previous laws.
On account of this slight generalization
of silver by our legal ratio, gold could not
be kept in this country, as it was proht-
able to export it to countries where 1T was
worth more in silver than in the United
States None was imported, and what
ever was produced in this country was
speedily sent abroad. Congress at last
determined to change the coinage ratio
between gold and silver for the purpose OF
securing the circulation in the United
States of gold as money.
The proposition to change the legal ratio
was thoroughly discussed in both
branches of congress. The speeches made
there clearly indicate the purpose
of the change. The fact was stated and
reiterated during the congressional de-
bates that on account of the undervalua-
ton of gold it could not be kept in the
country, and had ceased to circulate in the
United States. Congress was warned
that with a ratio of 16 to 1 gold would
be overvalued and silver could not be
maintained in circulation, but a majority
were determined to make certain of secur-
ing a gold currency, and were Indifferent
as to whether silver remained in circulation
or not BY the reports OF the commit
tees and In the speeches OF members II
was freely admitted that country could
not secure the concurrent circulation OF
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15
JUDGE e. c. BRoNAUGH.

He VIII Vote for Mckinley Because
He Is q Patriot.
Judge Bronaugh said: 81 am nearly 66
years OF age, and siaes ] attained my ma
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15

The Woman's bureau is under the d.
rection of Mrs. J. Ellen Foster, the WELL
known orator and political writer of Des
Mones. Ia, for several years president
of the Woman's National Republican as
ISOLATION. The bureau is esta blished in
commodious quarters in the Auditorium
Annex, Chicago. quite away from the
noise and activities of the national COM
mittee, where Mrs. Foster is provided
with every convenience, and assisted by
capable aids.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15
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The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15

The Woman's Republican association
is composed of thinking, active women
women intensely alive to the best inter-
ests of their countr- and homes. The
Woman's association is not suffrage
association. Many of it's members do
not believe in suffrage at ALL 1t is not
moral reform association. although
many of it's members are engaged in the
hilanthropies and reforms which illu-
mine this decade of our national history.
They do not seek to utilize the Repub-
lican association to advance any of these
reforms. Its members are simply, and
all the time Republicans. laboring for
the support of the principles of that
party and for the election of it's candi.
dates.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15

Mrs Fosters immediate associates
and assistants in the work are women
of capabilities in various lines. Mrs.
Thomas W. Chace, the general secre-
tary, resides in East Greenwich, +. L.,
and from there exercises a watchful
care for the work in the New England
states. Mrs Chace has an extensive ac-
quaintance and is identified with many
great charities, philanthropies and soci-
cites, aside from her political duties.
The national treasurer, Miss Helen Var
wick Boswell of New York city, has SUI
pervision over the headquarters of her
state, located at 1873 Broadway. Miss
Boswell has inaugurated the plan of per-
sonal visits among the women in the
tenement districts of New York. for the
purpose of showing the women the mean
ing of the free coinage of silver and how
it will affect the purchasing power OF
their dollars She finds these women
with well-defned views on the currency
question and ready to defend them, as
they do In insisting that the voters Id
their families shall maintain them at
the polls. Miss Boswell has enlisted
large number of young business women
to help spread the doctrines OF sound
money and protection and to help secure
votes for the Republican candidates.
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15

Almost the first thing done py NIs'
Foster after opening her HEADQUARTERS,
wan ~ Of the country, urging, them to
women ariae " committees or clubs for study
of ofs the issues Of the campaign, and nn;t to
help promote the cause of national bane 1 haen
and protection. The responses t have have
most gratifying, e Tnm Jersey rs These
s"ni.nr and advised how to make e. their ths
e gomen are personal appeal and lste r..
women that their own personal aan ~ and Of
including the interests 81. q az the Repub-
the home, are on the sac x, 81 assured
mean ncan Pnnht remains as to hew the vo"
i hau by thee women will oe cast
The islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1891-1899, 1896-10-15

In the Chicago headquarters Mrs. Eos
ter's chief assistant and secretary is MRS.
Alice Rosseter Willard, VINO mas wlue
no per work in this country and>in Eng
land. Next to her comes Miss Anna
1 Brophy of Dubuque, Ia. Miss Brop2hy
Is not only valuable for her education
and wide General knowledge, but because
sv ave- niece of work which passes
through her hands receives her c err ca
attention as to its correctness. us ac-
curacy. Miss Brophy is cher stenos'
rainier.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

THIRD TERN DAY.
Wednesday. January Is, A. D., 1sod
The Board met pursuant to adjournment
officers present. same as yesterday and the
following proceedings then had. to wit:
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24
Relief CreeE Operations.

Richard G. Thomas, one of the
principal owners in the Relief Mill
ing Co., ating mines and mills
on Relief creek, in Elk City min
ing district, was visiting this me-
tropolis this week. This was his
first visit to Grangcville since Sep
tember 1890, and he was very
much surprised to see how the
town had grown in that period
with so much hard times to con-
tend against. He is a firm believer
in the future prosperity Of Grange
vile and Elk City. Speaking of
the Relief creek properties he said
that it was the intention to start
the quartz mill just as soon as the
backbone of winter is broken. The
machinery is all in place, with
plenty of first-class ore in the bins,
and more on the dump, and there
is nothing now remaining to be
done but to turn the water into
the boiler, start the fire, open tho
gate of ore bin and let the battery
do the rest. 1t is hoped that the
mill will start not later than March
l, and it is intended to make as
long and steady run as possible
throughout the coming season. Mr..
Thomas started on his return trip
to Relief yesterday.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

Freedom, Idaho, Jan. 20, '96.
EDITOR f. P.-I saw very
good article from Florence in
your last issue. Florence is in its
infancy. l was through the basin
last fall and on coming out of
there l expressed myself to my
friends that Florence would as
tonish the country in the near
future
l will ask what is the matter
with Idaho county as mineral
producer? commenced mining
May s. 1862, in California, and in
my opinion Idaho county is the
best field for IA little capital that I
know of At present 1 am en-
gagged in hydraulic mining, and to
any one who wishes to invest in
first-class hydraulic property l can
show 600 acres of ground with an
average depth of $50 feet, and
with good dump and splendid
water rights. The entire cost of
purchase, putting the water on and
rigging the claim with necessary
plant would not exceed $4,000.
have prospected this ground and
am confident that it will pay 10
cents per yard. l will guarantee
expenses for practical miner
(not a 6O-day expert to prospect
the ground, and if not found as
represented will pay all ex-
penses. With the water on and
the claim properly rugged and = the
right man at the Giant there
is Il fine fortune in this placer.
With 1000 inches of water and the
work of four men there could be-
moved at least 5000 yards of gravel
per day. l am not the owner of
this ground, as / only have a
working interest in it; but it is
only one of a number of good hy-
draulic properties along Salmon
river that can be made very pro,
ductive at small expense; and they
would not lie idle long if they
were in California, or if California
hydraulic miners would turn their
attention this way before going to
Cripple Creek, South Africa or
Alaska. w. III. HARRIS.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

The following bills allowed and
warrants therefore ordered drawn
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

from the prairie to Elk City has
been obstructed and it appearing
from information brought to the
knowledge of the Board that the
said road has been used as pub
lie road Cor traiD since September
1895, it is hereby ordered that w.
M. Clark, supervisor of road dist.
No, 10, be notified by the Clerk of
this Board to order any parties OBJ
structing the same to remove said
obstruction at once.
The following road supervisors
reports approved and their bills
allowed and warrants therefore
ordered drawn on
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24
GRANGEvILLE. IDAHO IDAHO FRIDAY JANUARY 1896

par value Of this bond has been received by
debtedness OF said county, including this issue
of bonds does not exceed the statutory or con-
stituti0nal limitations OF the State OF Idaho.
and for the payment hereof both principal and
interest, the full faith, credit and resources of
the county OF Idaho are hereby revocably
pledged
State Of Idaho by its Board of county commits
sioners, has caused this bond to be signed by
the chairman of said Board. attested by the
affixed thereto and countersigned by the
county treasurer. this first day OF January. A.
d., 1896.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24
Clerk Of Board OF County Commis-
sioners. Idaho county, Idaho.
COuntersiRnei.
County Treasurer, Idaho
county, Idaho.

County Treasurer, Idaho
county, Idaho.
On the reverse side OF said bond shall appear
a full printed copy Of the Act of the Legislature
approved March S. 1s!s5. entitled: An Act to
amend Chapter VI, of title XII, of the revised
The title page of said bond shall be as fol-
lows:
No. $500 90
STATE OF IDAHO. COUNTY OF IDAHO. GOLD
FUNDING BoND. Interest six per cent
per annum interest payable first days
Of January and July at the Of
Company. New York city
Certificate OF REGISTRATION.
/, A. W. Talkington, Auditor of Idaho county
State of Idaho. do hereby certify that the
within bond was by me duly registered hs re-
quired by law, in the bond register of Id tho
county. That said register shows the date
amount. rate of interest. where payable. and
maturity of this bond and each coupon thereto
attached.
In testimony whereof. l have hereunto set
my hand and official seal at Mt. Idaho, Idaho
this End day of January A. D., 1896.
FORM OF COUPON.
$500 Coupon No.
The County OF Idaho, State of Idaho. on the
first day of -, will pay to the bearer at
the office of the New York Security & Trust
Company. New York City, the sum Of $500. in
gold coin OF the United States, being the semi
annual interest due that day and upon and
payable as provided In the funding bond of
said county, dated January 1. 1896. and num-
bered-
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

All other goods in, proportion.
My goods are equal or better than
any on the market, and may be re-
turned and money refunded if not
as represented. Remember, car.
ry good line of general merchan-
disc and sell at lowest prices.
j. l.. GROSS.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

OFFICIAL PAPER OF IDAHO COUNTY.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

Meals at all hours, day or night,
% cents, at the Gem Restaurant.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24
Columbus NetCs.

For cash only and just for a
short time only, with bills of other
goods / will sell
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

Chairman of Board OF County Commits
sioners. Idaho county, Idaho.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

R%!Aa!! q! Bakins Bs%assg
ABSOLUTELY PURE
ABSOLUTELY PURE

south fork of Clearwater; we sur
veyed and staked out the line
described in petition only leaving
the trail in few places and find
the line to be the best ground to
build wagon road on" On un-
surveyed land, total distance 3
miles and $50 feet.
Petition of certain inhabitants
for appointment of Charles Craw-
ford as supervisor of road dist. No.
IA; laid over until next session.
Petition of certain inhabitants
for road in dist. No. IA, rejected.
1t is hereby ordered that tax
certificates Nos. 25, 30 and so of
1894, have time of redemption
therein changed from one to two
years by reason of the late law
hereon.
There being no further business
the Board adjourned until 8 o'clock
a. m., tomorrow.
w. S. CLARK, Chairman.
Attest: A. w. TALKINGToN,
BY w. N. KNOX, JR., Clerk.
Deputy.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

Entered at the Post-office at Grangeville
IDAHO, as second class matter.
Idaho County free press. [volume] (Grangeville, Idaho Territory) 1886-current, 1896-01-24

GcSpecial rates on application tor transient
and display Advertisements.
kcNo paper or advertisement discontinued
until all arresrages are paid up.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-07-30
Another Bridge.

The council found that another
bridge was necessary and have let the
contract for a structure to be built
across the West branch on Front
street. The new bridge will be 80
feet wide and will be provided with
foot passages. The steel structure
will consistof two spans and the APP
proaches are to be constructed by the
same company.
Anoka papers report that Minneapo-
lis poachers have already begun to an
nihilate the '96 crop Of prairie chick.
ems.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-07-30

Highest Of all in Leavening Power-Laes u s. Govt
R@a!l q! Rfs skiaRs
ABSOLUTELY PURE

Cloud Normal school, who is now con-
Quoting a training school at Cam
bridge. Mr.. Hubbard drove over from
Cambridge, accompanied by his assist
ant, Miss Atkins, and some members
of the school. It is noticeable that
since this visit the boys have held
their. heads higher, for Mr.. Hubbard
in his remarks congratulated the
school on its many nice looking young
men," but, how do the girls feel?
Several of our old ''stand-bys" were
missed from our picnic such as Mr..
Cordiner, our genial postmaster, and
Mr.. Ewing, our gallant ex-teacher,
who formerly accompanied us. AS
a consequence we missed our
usual number of boat rides. The
excellent supper provided for them
was. left to waste. We now extend to
them a cordial and timely invitation to
be on time next time.
The Princeton union. [volume] (Princeton, Minn.) 1876-1976, 1896-07-30
PROGRESSIVE 1 { !. j. ! SCHOOL ) :.
That Is the General Opinion Of
Those Who Know About
Our Summer School.
The Past Week Has Furnished
Considerable Enjoyment
For The Students.

The summer school, now in its third
week, is fourishing and the interest
and attendance does not flag. Prof.
Rocheleau has proved himself a most
excellent conductor and his assistants,
Prof. Cloyd and Miss Jerrard, are
highly spoken Of by those in attend
ance. Superintendent Barker is at
tending every session and doing all in
her power to make this years work
the most profitable in the history of
the training schools of Mile Laos aud
|Sherburne counties.
The activity is not all with the in
structors, however. One of the in
structors testifies to energy displayed
by the students as follows: s'As the
work in the various subjects progresses
the interest deepens, and a more earn
est and persistent set of workers will
be seldom. found than are the teachers
enrolled in this summer school, y
Among the pleasing features of this
years school are the lectures which
have been given and are promised.
They are attended not only by the
teachers but by the citizens as we'll.
All who listened to Prof Rocheleau's
lecture on Africa, Friday evening last,
are loud in their praise of the way in
(which he handled his subject. The
lecture showed much study and re.
search in its preparation and its edu.
cational value was apparent to the
large number of student teachers who
were present.
Assistant Superintendent Hyde gave
a very entertaining and instructive
lecture on the life and works Of s'Si1
Walter .~Scott'' on Tuesday evening
IThe lecture was replete with anec
dotes, quotations and songs, and was
thoroughly enjoyed by large aud
fence.
Mrs Eugenia Wheeler Golf, lecturer
under the auspices Of the State Educa
tionaI departm ent, will lecture at thu
1C6ngregational church On Friday eve
ming, July 81. AS it is to be a patriotic
evening all patriotic orders are es
pecially invited. A cordial Invitation
also extended to all whether belonging
to any organization or otherwise.