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Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-16
4 CONVERSATION
Which illustrates the condition Of til,
Silver Question.

WHICH Illustrates the Condition OF the
Silver Qaestion.
Richland, S. D., July l3-Editor
COURIER The situation in this vicinity
is amusing to say the least. Every
body is off his base, according to the
theory Of his political opponent. Here
is about the way it goes:
Republican,: How do you like the
nominations?
Populist: Oh these rich fellows are
bad.
Republican: Did not know that any Of
them were rich or that they cheated
anyone.
Populist: Ba! You amt SO we'll off as
you might be and you don't seem to
know that the gold bugs are cheating
you all the time. Here, look at that
takes out silver dollar) pound that up
and it Ia only worth So cents is it.
Republican: Yes, but it is worth 100
cents because the United States backs
it with gold.
Populist: Yet it is on gold basis
but we are going to put down that.
We want free coinage and then this
silver will be worth 100 cents without
being backed with gold.
Republican: How can that be? Can
the government create the AZ cents
that the silver lacks by stamping it
without backing it with gold? or
course it can. 1t can also stamp 81.
or 10000 on paper and make it as good
as gold. Don't you know the first green
backs were always as good as gold.
Republican: II that is 80 Mr.. Pop
| want not only free stamping Of silver
but free stamping of paper, because
don't own any silver bullion and the
stampage of that would only enrich .he
large silver mine companies and the
rich bankers who own bullion but if
they stamp what paper can furnish in
bills of 81 to $4,000 and will make it
good as gold without redemption then
| am in fcrit. We can all be rich just
as we'll as not.
POpulist: You don't understand it.
We want cheap money so that you can
get double the price you are getting
for your produce then you can pay
your debts dontyerno.
Republican: Then you mean we can
repudiate one-half our debts. Then
when l get to be a rogue I will join the
populists, D. M. DlCKERSON.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-16

The Whitewater wis., Register
puts the money standard question in
this wise: IA man can buy as many
groceries with five silver dollars a,
with five dollar gold piece. If he
owes 81 900 on his house or farm he
can pay the debt in silver as we'll as
gold. But if he should have 81 900 in
silver and 81, 900 in gold in his house
and it bur ned down, and he found his
money the next day melted in two
shapeless lump, he could still sell his
gold for $1,000, but his silver would
bring him only about $500. This shows
clearly that silver dollar is in part a
gat dollar. And the reason that it
passes as full dollar is because the
government stands ready to redeem 1t
with gold dollar. II free coinage
should be ordained, each metal would
have to stand on its own merit; and as
there should be difference OF q frac-
tion OF cent in favor Of one metal over
the other, the higher priced one would
be retired and the other would be used
alone for currency, causing contraction
to the full extent Of the circulation d
the one more valuable. This result Il
absolutely inevitable; the keen com
mercial instincts Of the business public
would not let such an opportunity pas.
to make money. And II our own capi
talists could not handle the opportunit,
alone, those Of other countries wouli
join In and We would be whipsawed q
every turn. =
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-16
THE COMING CAMPAIGN.

y
The country has notable campaign
before it. Never In q time ii peace has
there been one fraught with more dam
gerOus features mot a. to who may
win or lose, but as to melting the pub
lie mind with passion and prejudice.
The uniting Of all such elements - the
socialistic, anarchistic, populistfc and
democratic under the..silyer banner can
not but bring forth many incidents
which may lead to striking blow at
the nation. Whatever q mans politics
may be we sincerely hope that he will
weigh carefully and c0nservatively the
full force OF his vote. Let him enter
the campaign with the avowed de-
termination OF throwing the search
light OF his conscience and mind upon
the issues and what effect they may
have on the destiny Of the country. J.
Do not be deceived by any false sophie
try and demagogery. This 4 : year
when your patriotism, your love of
country, will be put to tho test - Il
has not been put for years. Do not
take every fellows word ior gospel.
Read and reflect ACT cantiously and
wisely, and when the time comes foF
you 70 deposit your ballot dO 4 With :
clear conscience. Doa't make any
difference Whist your politics may "a,
of all things be careful.
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-16

The two leading bimetallists Of
Europe for twenty-five years were
Hcnri Cernushi Of Paris and Dr..
Arendt of Berlin. Cernushi died no
Gently. Since 1879, or even ) few years
Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1896-07-16
STATE PLATFORM.
Following is the first plank Of the

COllOWlUk ID tu0 uFSG plank VI Cuc
platform:
The republicans Of South Dakota affirm their
full faith and allegiance to the declaration Of
principles adopted 5y the national convention
form OF grand, prosperous party, proud OF it,
In the past, courageous In it,
championship II the right, and unfaltering In
the maintenance Of Its political tenets.
The nomination of Mckinley and
Hobart was endorsed, and the state ad.
commended for its pros.
perity and economy, and for the steady
purpose and efforts in securing the
punishment of the defaulting state
treasurer and the recovery Of SO large
q portion of the stolen funds.
Following is the transportation
plank:
We believe the transportat,Sn corrorations q
oppose any and all harsh or unjust Legislation
concerning them, but we demand such legisla
ton as will ciothe the board Of railroad com
missiOnerS OF thfs state with full power and a,l
thOrtiy to correct evils, right wrongs. and II
general 10 prevent all unjust determinations
and We favor y legislative enactMeng fixing 1
reasonable maximum tariff OF passenger ant
freight rates.
The platform also demands legisla
tive Investigation and regulation O
grain warehouses. Also congressional
actien to restrain the power of trusts.
The resolution in .regard to Petit
CREWS bolt is as follows:
Resolved, That in b0lting the st. Louis con
venticn Senator Pettigrew has ceased to be Ii
touch with the republican party and has for
feited Its political respect and esteem.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18

The ruse was entirely effective. and
as luncheon was over. they all left the
table. With all his bonhommie and
assurance not even Mr.. Philbrick could
invent a reasonable excuse for remain
ing longer, and he prepared 70 go, ut
tering many expressions of his pleas
ure at the visit, and his hope thai he
would be allowed to continue the ac-
quaintance. Louise laughingly re-
ferred ham to Mrs. Williams.
"She is my guardian now" she said;
''if she says you may call, l will prom.
ise eve TO be 10 at home, when you
come
II shall proceed to cultivate Mrs.
Williams good gra G 1t once" re-
sponded Mr.. Philbrick. and he went
below TO put OF his own clothes.
While Louise was busyinc herself
about the table Amelia found occasion
10 speak to the doctor.
You're not going. too, are youT' she
asked.
Yes" he answered.; Il have stayed
much too long. as il is"
She looked genuinely distressed.
Forgive me-" she faltered. Il pre-
sumo too much on short acquaintance,
but please be careful
Dr. Williams opened his eyes a bit.
He really did not understand her.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
have fallen but for coming against a

have fallen but for coming against a
tree. /,
Eventually they clinched n stoou
face TO face. feeling one anothers not
breath. Then, as If by common I'M
pulse. each threw the other from MN
and the battle was over, with honors,
il so they may be called. easy.
The doctor. MORALLY ashamed Oh
himself, now that his passion had had
it's vent, strobe of along the branch
road.
MIR. Philbrick sat down on the
ground, wiped his perspiring face, ex'
amined his handkerchief TO e wheth'
or it was stained with blood, and then
fell to laughing immoderately. de
was so supremely tickIed that he LOST
his balance and rolled over on the
grass, shaking and gurgling and emit
ting little falsetto shrieks between MS
gasps for breath. One might have
thought that he had just heard the
funniest story in the world.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18

like all honest lovers, DR.. Williams
u-as conscious of some trepiditlon as
no hogan the fateful interview, put
no squared himself for the ordeal n
smoke earnestly and straight TO the
noint Louise. of course, saw what
was coming. She lowered her eyes
at first. thinking of her house dress,
\ well-worn garment that she a put
on after the gentlemen had departed.
Miss DrummOnd," he SAID, aiter u
slight pause, II am compelled py cir
cumstances to speak sooner than per
haps | would have otherwise, out l
feel that it is my duty to tell you, n
tell YOU now that | love you
your duty?" she repeated, inquir-
ingly, as she raised her eyes.
''Yes. My mother is coming here.
7 shall be a frequent caller, and while
her presence would justify mine to
n degree, | do not feel that it ould
he right to conceal further my W
feelings for you. | hate subterfuge,
Miss Drummond. and | couldn't bear
TO have you or anybody else think
that | had utilized my mothers guard
ianship. as YOU called il. TO cloak or
foster my own desires"
Louise, apparently, had nothing to
say when he paused, so be continued:
Even If she We're not coming TO
stay with you, l should probably be
not long in speaking, for other rea-
sons that / do not need to tell you.
| must know how l stand. Louise
pardon me, the name slipped out un-
aNares."
II don't see why friends shouldn't
speak 10 one another by their first
names," she murmured, a little incon-
~seqrentially.
Il shouldn't want to use your given
name he responded, unless / had
the best right in the world, a right
that is greater than friendship can
bestow. 1 presume | may be telling
you nothing new. Perhaps you felt
all along that l loved you
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18

Naturally Glanced Into m Mtrror
ate firmness, much as a soldier migbt
advance against a line of leyeIed
muskets.
Fortune, 1t seemed, had favored
him. Amelia was upstairs making
ready a chamber for Mrs. ms
and Louise was busy between DINING
room and kitchen. Amelia saw the
doctor from an upper window, but She
did not descend. She surmised the
nature of his errand, and though She
wondered whether anything had oc-
Cured between him and Mr.. Philbrick
she could not at the distance see any
sign of the conflict.
The doctor saw Louise In the dipino
room, aud as the front door wa omen
he walked in upon her without ring.
ing.
"Ah." she exclaimed with a natural
CHEEKY smile, where is Mrs. Will.
iams! It's a little earlier that the
boy said"
Mother isn't with me, Miss Drum.
mond."
"Oh! but she will come, won't she ~
II ave no donbt OF it. 1 haven't
seen her.
Haven't you been home? WHY,
What's the matter with your face.
doctory"
I've been to call on some patients
I'll tell you about my face later. i've
something else to say first"
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Professors Secret.
kxxHMkE &
CHAPTER IN.
A Drawn Battle,

Both Amelia and Mr.. Philbrick
turned toward the doctor. the former
with a look Of conservation, the lat
ter with an enigmatical. half quizzical
expression, that he promptly modified
TO Indifferent curiosity when he saw
that Amelia, too, was anxious 10 OBJ
serve the effect of this announcement
on the doctor. The latter started for
ward impulsiyely, but checked him
self at one and maintained a fair
semblance Of composure.
Louise finished reading the note
and turning to the boy.
Where is she?' she inquired, 1.-THE
lady mentioned hereg"
Il dunno rplied the boy. rather
stupidity, Miss Williams said shed
be up bimeby."
1T isn't so bad after ALL said
Louise, brightly. She addressed her
self TO the doctor.
What isn't so bad, Miss Drum
mondg' he asked.
"Papa's going away. Go into the
dining room with Amelia, Mr.. Phil
brick. I've got something very, very
important to say 10 DIR. Williams"
Always your obedient, Miss Drum
MoDd," responded Mr.. Philbrick. with
an e~xtravagant gesture of humility.
He stalked to the dining room door,
held it open for Amelia to pass, then
entered and closed ii.
'The shortest way" said Louise, SIS
to show you papa's note"
The doctor said:
my Dear Daughter: / find that the
business that took Inc from the house
will also take me from town. and |
must go in a hurry. /. may be gone
several days, possibly weeks. There
Is no time to return 10 say goodbye,
but | have managed TO provide you
with company and protection during
my absence. a lady whom you know
well and like, and who is interested
In you, has agreed to take up her resi-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18
CHAPTER Y.
A Girls

After n time Mr.. Philbrick picked
himself up, controlled his laughter ana
went on to the hotel. but all the rest OF
the day he gave way repeatedly TO
broad smiles, relapsing after them into
profound and serious thought. The
humorous view of what had happened
and of what might happen seemed to
be dominant. for the ~hangers-on at he
hotel, accustomed to his CHEEKY, famil-
lar ways. noticed that he was more
jocose than usual.
Meantime DR.. Williams had marched
up the branch road for two or three
miles, stopping only when he realized
the nervous exhaustion that followed
his great passion. 1t was not that he
was fatigued by exertion, for he was
a powerful young man, and all
through his boybood he had been &C
customed to hard work. 1t was sim
ply nervou reaction that had set in
and made him pause 10 catch his
breath and he sank YEARLY upon a
rock by the roadside. He understood
himself in this respect, and, his mind
clear from the fumes of passion, he
resOlutely endeavored to think out his
situation.
1t too him an hour or more, and it
is not necessary here to review the
mental processes by means of which
he arrived at a decision. In brief, he
thought of his love in it's relation to
the tragedy ut Fairview, the truth OF
which he must learn if for no other
purpose than to prevent Louise from
knowing it. He must feel free to call
there, and to this end he must know
in what light he was to regard Mr..
Philbrick. 1t seemed TO him altogeth-
er the more manly course I o have an
understanding with Louise before she
should be nominally under his moth
er's care. So he started once more for
Fairview, making two professional
calls on the way.
In n Of the houses he asked the
privilege Of washing his hands. 1t
seemed TO him that they must be stain
ed from contact with Philbrick. the
very thought of whom he loathed.
The doctor naturally glanced into a
mirror as he was wiping his hands,
and was somewhat disturbed to OBJ
serve that n of his eyes was swollen,
and that there was a red mark on his
chin.
Il hadn't realized that he hit me
at ALL" he reflected. II wonder if
Louise will notice it?'
He argued that she wouldn't. The
marks were not very prominent;
neither of the patients on whom he
had called had spoken of them. and
when it came to that, much as he re-
GREETED the fight, he felt that he should
feel better to confess his aggressive
share in the encounter TO Louise. Lit
tie as she was honored by the affair,
1T was all for her sake that his passion
had famed.
Whether she thinks ill Of me- or
not" he said to himself, 'it is only
fair TO her that she should have every
opportunity to know me as l really
Inn, weaknesses and ALL"
With this honorable reflection he
continued on his way. He had count
ed on finding the young ladies together
very busy over something or other:
he had assured himself that some
thing would be in his way, some I'M
foreseen obstacle that he must over
come, and he was resolved to over
come 1T, To speak at once, ever if he
had to do so in the presence of Amelia.
So he mounted the steps with desper-
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18

Once at Fairview until / can send on
a housekeeper to take Betsey's place.
Thre is no doubt that | can do this
in short order, as / think / know just
where to look for one. Have M anx
dety about me, therefore, for / shall
return as soon as possible, and until
then l am sure that everything will
go well at home. The lady to whom
/ refer will doubtless accompany the
boy who will return with the horse
and carriage. Your affectionate
father.
Nathan A. Drummond."
"Who do you suppose the lady is?"
asked Louise, Immediately adding:
ooh, / know! ii must be your mother.
How nicer
my mother?" repeated the doctor
obviously.
Yes, the boy mentioned Mrs. Will
Jams. Is there any other Williams in
Belmont?"
MY uncle"
Where is that boy?" and Louise
ran TO the door. The boy was skip
ping stones across the Miniski. Here,
boy" she called, "who was the lady
you called on to bring here?"
mis- Williams, / told yer" he re-
piled; "Mason's mother there. She'll
come bout 4 o'clock"
What did 1 tell your cried Louise.
"How funny to hear that youngster
call you by your first name"
YES" said the doctor, frowning,
'it's one of the disadvantages of being
a professional man in ones native
place. Nobody allows you any dignity,
not even the urchins of the street"
"Oh, well, they never do, You know.
Come, let's tell the others about It,"
Miss Drummond," began the doc
tor, neryously, feeling that. shallow
as the opportunity was, there might
not be q better one.
'Oh," exclaimed Louise, "there is a
postscript to the letter that you have
not read. / forgot to show 1t TO you"
The doctor, who still held the note,
looked at it blankly and turned the
paper over. There, hastily scrawled in
pencil, were the words:
"My best regards to the doctor, and
tell him IL he can make IL convenient
to look in on you every day or so ]
shall feel under obligations to him.
"The obligation shall be on my side,'
said the doctor, his face Frightening
momentarily. He was about to begin
again, but Louise already had opened
the dining room door and was waiting
for him to enter. With a sigh the doc
tor saw that he must postpone his dec
hration, but he reflected that with his
mother in temporary charge Of Fair.
view and Prof. Drummond's note
making him an expected caller there,
he could not well lack fitting oppor
tunity.
"The doctors mother ia coming up tc
stay with u.s." said Louise as she went
into the dining room, ''and papa's 60
Ing to send a new housekeeper soon
"How long is the professor to be
AWAY asked Mr.. Philbrick with JUS
enough show Of interest to be within
b bounds Of politeness.
There Is no telling. Several days a.
least, he says. Let us sit down or Mr.
Philbrick's luncheon win SPOIL
They took chairs at the table, Mr.
Philbrick, by accident or design
taking the place usually occupied by
the professor. The doctor noticed this
aud though he no longer felt any anx
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-18

1tIt- nut as bhbs a"N ard
expected, but hope 1t was m
less, and very pleasant 70 m
almost at the same instant " =
TO see the ominous edge Va, i
cloud, for at the mention u I'M.
he recalled for the first time ~ 4
exacting conversation began la ~
mystery that overriding the IVA II,
what would she say, NC mn
and his hand involuntary 80 4
pocket and touched the pl l.s.ap.
'.if she knew that | was S Sss
tween her and her fathers s.tsi
perhaps saving him from u ~ &
He dismissed the %reflec. .Nsirht
as he could, for it had no "" = NJ
him in the present AFFAIR .4nso d
a means that ne would sr i
with either father or dausS sst
yelled apprehension IN ns
he suggested: rest %
"Shall we let the matter 40 %
returns or until, III you - IA d.
mind earlier, you can Wiz y
"Yes, let 1t be that way
sponded eagerly. .,sely ri
The doctor felt immmens aoS|
Louise rose to resume Nv a,a 4
wandered out to the n ibid
knowing what to do, TOT anoler
seemed somewhat inco ~ ia
would have liket at leas. Inst
hand in token Of the ia estrees
was an understanding .sst uDd
but it was too late Tor nss1
were content to appesi that y
sentimental. He wisneu ,Ie iq1!
quietly insisted on thai n air I
AS he stood in the opr weep y
his mother midway eomia|
and the house, and just i'd
the brow of the hill was ~apd
bable, and, 1t seeme9
phi!brick.
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REPUBLICAN COUNTY coNvEN-
TION.

In pursuance Of authority from the
county executive committee, a dele
gate county convention is hereby called
to meet at Mission garden, Saturday,
September 26th, at 10 o'clock a. M, for
the purpose of endorsing or nominating
a straight Republican county ticket,
to be voted for at the election Nov.
3rd, 1896
The members of the county execu-
tive committee will meet at 9 a. m,
same date to arrange preliminary or
ganization.
The precinct chairmen are requested
to hold their primary meetings Sat-
urday, Sept. 10Th, and elect as many
delegates as they see fit, the number of
votes to be decided by the convention.
All good Republicans, who are in IA
vor of purifying Bexar county politics,
and desire a change from the present
methods, are invited to attend the
meetings.
t. B. JOHNSON, Chairman,
Republican county executive committee
for Bexar county.
Attest:
GEORGE HEUERMANN, Secy.