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Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
Geld Inc Stable Standard.

Mr.. Bryans contention is that
human products have cheapcncd in
the market because gold has ap-
prcciatetl. and that gold has apnrc-
ciatcd OF gained in purchasing pow
cr because the unused silver dollar
Was dropped from the list of coins
in 1S13-onIy to be restored in
1878.
Bat while half Of billion dollars
have been coined no law has been
passed allowing everybody who
has SOC worth of silver in bullion
to take it to the mint and have ii
coined into dol,ar-that dollar 10
be made a legal tender and used in
the payment of existing debts con
tracted for gold dollars.
Since no such law as that has
been enacted, Bryan declares there
is "a corner Oh gold" which he
alleges has doubled in value in
twenty-thrcc years. 50 that the
dollar is 4 2ooc dollar. ii the
corner is not broken by means of
soc dollars the gold dollar OF 19l"
will, in his opinion, be Il Aooc
! dollar.
If gold is measured by human
labor. and that is the only standard
for human beings TO measure it by.
that metal has deprecated steadily
since 1860. But while gold buys
less labor it buys more products,
for there has been a fall in the
prices Of most commodities. due to
labor-saving methods.
If the depreciation on the one
side it is set oil against the appre-
citation it will be found that they
about balance. and that when wages
and prices are averaged together
/ gold has remained stable. That
is, given quantity of gold will ge
as far now in the purchase of labol
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

on Labor Day, in the course Of
what some Of the newspapers call
Il non-partisan speech.
Well, if it was not partisan, it was
worse.
Had anybody said or suggested
that the ballot had been given to
Mr.. Bryans hearer by their en-
ployers: What occasion was there
for emphasizing the fact: Why
did he deem it important to Jog
the memory of his audience on that
subject!
There could have been only one
purpose. That was to instlll into
the minds Of those who should hear
or read his words the idea that
there IS natural enmity between
the workingmcn and his employer.
Translated into plain English,
Bryan's words mean: "i1ate and
distryst your employer; his inter
e5ts are opposed to yours.
There are hundreds and thousands
Of Worhin"mcn who are too intel
liCcnt to be nisled by such teach
ING, and who know very we'll that
without practically harmonious ac-
ton neither employer nor workman
can prosper long; bat the wicked
ness OF appeals Of this kind lies in
their influence upon the ignorant
and unfortunate, who are thus lei
to believe that their own welfare
will be promoted by opposition to
everything which their employ ers
desire. N. /. sun.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
Tie Tine to Subscribe.

The oll newspaper saying. ''now
is tie time to subscribe, was never
more true than at present. The
times are 50 full Of incident. 50
many important national and State
affairs arc shaping themselves for
a change, that no one can afford to
be without a metropolitan daily or
weekly. The st. Louis Republic,
the greatest Democratic newspaper,
is making Il special offer Of its daily
and Sunday paper for three months
at $;l.5o. 1t is :56 year by mail.
The Twice-a-|Ie Week Republic is sent
two times each wccll-l04 papers
fer only 81 Il year. In addition to
I'll the poli'ica! news, IT prints
every day L spread Of general news
and features not c4ua!ed by any
ether paper.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
WE Frequently read accounts oi

WE frequently read accounts OF
where some man has been turned
to free silver because ne has been
asked to sign a note payable in
gold. Il all that our free silver
friends tell Us is true. it is some
what difficult for Us to understand
why note payable in gold should
be so Objectionable. They maintain
that unlimited coinage OF silver at
IL to / would keep silver On par
with gold, and thus one money
would be worth no more than thc
other. Why then, should any man
OF free silver procIivitics grow an
CRY at & distinction without DIFF
ference. We fear very much that
our friend, do not believe their
own arguments about silver hold
ing It's parity with gold under free
coiuuuc.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

and commodities, taken together,
as il would in 1850.
Who is the loser by this peculiar
ity Of The gold standard: Certain
Iy not labor, for it is helped both
ways. 1t gets more gold for a
days or a week S work and that
gold exchanges for greater guam
tity.
What does Bryan offer labor III
stead of the gold standard. De
based. half value, huctuating silver
recommendation. He offers a silver
standard under which wages rise a
little and price: rise a good dca!
So while labor gets trifie moro
silver, much more silver is required
to bay commodities that labor
needs. .-Ex.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

OUR free silver friends are point
ing to the result OF the State elec-
ton recently held in Arkansas as
an Indication Of how the political
wind is blowing. With the meth
DDS and facilities they have i'll Ar
kansas the Democrats can turn out
any kind of a majority in that
State in their favor. 1t simply
lies with the party managers what
the figures shall be, and 4 sense of
decency usually impels them to
name majority of moderate di-
mcnsions. This year, however,
they supposed the occasion rcquir-
cd something out OF the ordinary,
and decency took a back seat.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

THE Bonnc Tcrre Register, B.
A. Roy editor, came out last
week with a strong editorial sup
porting Palmer and Buckncr. We
are glad to see that there is at least
one Democratic paper in this sec
ton of the State that has courage
enough left to stand by the time
honorcd principles of Democracy
as propounded by the founders Of
that party
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
HAVE you heard from Maine
Republican plurality $4,000.

HAVE you heard from Maine.
Republican plurality $4,000.
TIE real boilers from the Dem
ocratic party are Mr.. Bryan and
his followers.
BoTH Cleveland and Carlisle
have endorsed the National Demo
cratic (sound-moncy) ticket.
EvEHYwHEEE the parties are
fusing and fussing, but the least OF
either is done in the Republican
party.
AS Maine goes, so goes the coun-
try. The old Pine Tree State has
outdonc all her previous efforts in
setting the pace.
One Of the leading questions OF
the day is, will Senator Hill remain
"a Dcmocrat' or will he, too, bolt
into the Popoclatic party.
The Journal is doing all it can
for the Republican county ticket,
but the candidates must Get out and
do Il little hustling on their own
ononuOt
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

MIR. BRYAN says free silver will
double the value of farm products,
but he docs not say anything about
raising the price of farm labor or
increasing the cost of farm implc-
mcnts. If the farmer gets dollar
a bushcl for his wheat, will he bC
willing to pay 5000 for the reaper
he now buys for 500!
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

CANDIDATE WATSON thinks that
candidate Scwall ought to oct Off
the Popocratic ticket because the
latter can not even carry his own
family; but Scwall declines, and
intimatcs that it is Watson's place
to get off. The two tails Of the
monstrosity out of Democracy by
Populism don't seem to be waggino
in harmony.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

"CoiN" HARVEY lccturc>' on
free silver in 81. Louis few DAYS
ago, and It is almost needless to say
that he did not have his ''obicct
lesson" with him, thc :..,23oo in gold
he drew out Of Il Chicago bank re
Gently. The object lesson is re
posing safely in Il safety deposit
vault, where it will remain until
the result Of the election is known.
While no one will blame Mr.. Iiar-
vcy for thus taking the precaution
to get his money in gold and plac-
ING it out OF liarm's way. still he
ought to be 4 little more honest.
While he is preaching free coinage
Of silver (for pay he should warn
all hi; hearers to follow his own
example, if they can command any
gold to Get it under cover as quick
ly as possible. He is a false teach
er who does not consistently live up
to the doctrine he breaches.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
What Bryan Said in 1893.

William J. Bryan, who Is now
leading the free silver brigade and
shouting 50 Justify for Is to /.
printed on August 3, 1898. in the
columns Of the Omaha " orll- Her
aid, of which he was editor, the
following article:
The silver agitators who insist
on free coinage upon the dishonest
ratio Of l to Is and to accept it
upon the honest ratio Of | to -,
are very anxious to dcls.de the pub
lie into the belief that the demand
for more currency and the demand
for coinage upon the ratio of 1 to
Is are Identical. They brand as
gold-bugs all who decline to advo-
cate 54c silver dollars. In truth.
however, the Only honest binletal-
list is he who believes in the free
coinage Of silver and gold, each
taken at lis market value and so
coined that i0oc worth OF gold shall
be in the COL! dollar and lonc worth
Of silver shall be in the silver dol
lar.
The bimotallist who advocates
the free coinage Of gold and silver
on Il ratio Of | to - Is Is much a
believer in an increase in the cir
cgiIating medium As the man who
demands coinage on Il ratio of l to
Ii.
The silyerites in Chicago need
not arrogatc to themselves the
championship Of an increased cur
rcncy. That is not their real pur-
pose, nor is i! the real effect Of their
agitation. They arc only the
champions of silver.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

THAT Democratic majority in
Arkansas, to which the Bryanites
have been pointing with so much
exultation, has been reduced by
the official count to about -, 900,
about the normal figure.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

MATTERS must be becoming dcs-
pcratc with the free siivcritcs in
Missouri, as they are now trying to
make-a deal with the Populists for
fusion on the Democratic State
ticket
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
Still String Up Hatred.

''Now, my friends. when yoa
come to use the ballot, | want you
to remember that the ballot was
not given to you by any man who
employs you.
SO spoke Mr.. Bryan at Chicago.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

BRYAN is tiockinS to the people;
the people are flocking to Mckin-
ley. Bryan wants the votes Of the
people; the people want to vote for
Mckinley.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
COUNTY TICKET.

COUNTY TICKET.
For Representative.
EUGENE G.. BAIGHER.
For Collector of Revenue,
ROBERT II. EN EMS.
For Sheriff.
JAMES l.. WHITEHEAD.
For Treasurer.
FREDERICK WILL.
For Assessor.
NORMAN +. ROBINSON.
For Prosecuting Attorney,
G.. l. VAN ALIEN.
For Probate Judge,
~. W. SCOTT.
For County Judge, lSt district,
J. {. COLEMAN.
For County Judge. 2d district,
ROBERT G. BRYAN.
For Surveyor,
HYECANU,5 iIAV kINS.
For Public Administrator,
SAM L Ell PATTERSON.
For Constable, Breton Township,
FREDERICK f.\ EMS.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

For Representative in Congress,
GEORGE STEELE.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16
$1.OO Per Annum.

NATIONAL TICKET.
For President.
WILLIAM MCKINLEY.
For Vice President.
GARRETT 4. HOBART.
STATE TICKET.
For Governor.
ROBERT Il. LEWIS.
For Lieutenant Governor,
ABRA G.. PETT1JCHN.
! 81 Iudge Of Supreme Court,
RUDOLPH Ill REL.
For Secretary OF State.
WILLIAM Z. FREEMAN.
For State Treasurer,
J. +. GMELICH.
For State Auditor,
JOHN G.. BISHOP.
For Attorney General,
JOHN KENNISH.
For Railroad Commissioner,
GEORGE y. STILLE.
For Judge of Court Of Appeals,
RODERlCk E. ROMBAC Err.
Potosi journal. (Potosi, Mo.) 1894-1929, 1896-09-16

For Constable, Breton Township,
FREDERICK EN EMS.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
BRYAN AND SEWALL.

This is the ticket nominated at the Chicago
convention last week. It is not worth while to
say anything about the nominees now, for ev
erybody knows all about them by this time.
The platform (Which appears in our local
edition) is very Populistic in its tone, and with
very little "doctoring" it would pass muster
quite we'll.
Mr. Bryan's Populistic tendencies are quite
we'll known, and large number of leading
Populists are advocating his nomination by the
Populist convention. Others want to see Tell
er nominated but he positively refuses to be
candidate before the convention. 1t now looks
very much like Bryan. The silver Republic
ans favor his nomination.
For years, the AGITATOR has advocated the
union of all reform forces, and is still in favor
of it. but we will not consent to abandon the
Populist organization. If we can get together
at St. Louis, next week, without the sacrifice
of our principles, let us get together; other
wise, let the Populists paddle their own canoe.
1t may be that we cannot unite OH the presi-
Dental ticket, but can unite on an electoral
ticket. One thing is certain however: the
TeOplC Pdlty ID Hol SolhS W aiioW hoSi " "
swallowed by the Democracy. We have labor
ed too long and hard and sacrificed too much
for the cause we love to lay down our arms and
say to some other party: Here; come and take
us; we are yours
We believe the silver men in the Democratic
party want to down the old gang, and inaugu
rate new conditions in the affairs of the nation,
but that party has so long been controlled by such
men as Cleveland Hill, Brice and Carlisle that
reformers are suspicious of anything that has
the Democratic label on it, The present-day
Democracy must do as did the boy who caught
the skunk bury its old clothes and fumigate.
We repeat: If we can unite without sacr-
flee of principle, let us unite; otherwise, let us
90 it alone 1t is our belief that we unite
on proper and satisfactory basis
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
CHAT SPURIOUS LETTER"

Under the above caption, the Plaindealer of
this week gets off lot of rot about the pur-
ported ingalls, letter which we published two
weeks ago. Brooke says the letter was not
published in the New York Journal, but was
first published i'll the Silver Knight 1t would
be Just as we'll if Brooke wouldn't talk through
his head gear 1t is doubtful if he ever saw
copy of the New York Journal. One thing is
certain however: that letter DID appear in the
New York Journal. 1t was not Spurious"
letter. When the Republican claquers begun
to deny the genuineness of the letter, we wrote
to Senator Stewart, the editor of the Silver
Knight, asking him if the letter was genuine,
and his reply was that it was written by the
special correspondent of the New York Jour
nal. Following this came the Silver Knight
containing the "retraction," which appears on
our first page this week.
1t is unnecessary to say anything more about
this "spurious' letter which was not spurious
In future issues, we shall publish other Ingalls,
matter, which will make the redeemers sweat
more copiously than ever.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
SILVER MEETING.

Friends of the white metal met i'll the couit
room, Monday afternoon, to select delegates to
the convention at Topeka. The delegates Sc
lected were Capt. John r. Foster, N. L. Bow
man, Vim. Shields and John A. Knight.
After the selection of the delegates, N. l..
Bowman was called out, and he made ringing
speech, which was we'll received and created a
great deal of enthusiasm. He was followed by
S. d. Wilmington, an old wheelhorse reform
er, whose speech was short and to the point.
Capt. Foster, of the First National Bank, who
does not pretend to be public speaker, made
talk of some length, giving facts and figures
not easily obtained but which he, as banker,
is able to obtain. Remarks were also made by
w. J. Brinckley, E. Hampshire, w. w. Web
Der, S. B. Hamilton, Mrs. Anna Champe, WIN.
Schoonover and others whom we have forgotten.
The meeting was we'll attended-the room
was FULL many standing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
KANSAS AGHAr0R, GARRETT. KANSAS.
PEOPLES PARTY PRIMARIES.

Primaries will be held at every voting pre-
cinct in Anderson county, Kansas, on Saturday,
July 18th, at O'Clock p. m, to elect delegates
to Peoples party convention that will meet at
the court house in Garrett at one O'Clock D. m
on Tuesday, July 18th, to select delegates to the
state convention and the fourth judicial district
convention, also the senatorial convention.
The townships are entitled to the following
representation: Reeder S, Jackson a, Putnam g.,
Walker S, Monroe 3, Union 3, Washington 2,
Garnett, one for each ward CD, Lincoln d,
Rich a, Lone Elm S, Ozark I, Indian Creek /,
Welda 2, Westphalia a.. Also in addition to
above one delegate at large for Garrett and one
from each township.
w. H. MELLEN, Chairman.
w. BRINCKLEY, Secretary
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
PROHIBITION BOLTERS.

There was meeting of Anderson county
Prohibitionists last Saturday, at the court house
in Garrett. 1t was well attended. motion
was made to ascertain the sentiment of the
meeting relative to abandoning the old Prohi-
bition party and joining the new National
party. AS all were not fully acquainted with
the condition of affairs, Mrs. Anna Chanpe
was requested to give history of the Pittsburg
convention, which she did. Several short
speeches were made in favor of withdrawal
from the Prohibition party. A vote on the
motion was then taken, and it carried without
dissenting voice. The officers of the Prohi-
bition central committee then resigned. After
adjournment, the meeting re-convened as
National party meeting, and an organization
was effected The Nationals will have ticket
in the field.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
PANIC AND WAR.

Here's a blast from the "bloody Britishers'
LONDON, July I4.--The Chronicle says in an
editorial:
'"rhe Chicago convention has justified the
expectations of its worst enemies. Nobody
could have foreseen such speedy and open
voicing of enmity Of the west and south and
the east
'The financial condition of Argentina and
Greece is a paradise compared with what would
be the condition of the United States should
the free-silver party come into office. If so
colossal catastrophe as the election of a silver
president occurred, America would be brought
face to face, first, with financial panic and
commercial ruin, and, second, with a civil war;"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
THE PLUMS BOLT.

The Emporia Gazette of the 18th says:
"a. H. Plumb, eldest of ex-senator
Plumb, made the first payment OH his contribu-
ton to the Bryan campaign fund, to-day Mr.
Plumb believes that the free-silver sentiment
Geo. Plumb is frank in saying that if Senator
Plumb were alive, he would walk out with
Teller. Probably if Senator Plumb were alive,
there would have been no reason for the walk
out"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
WANT CHEAP MONEY.


Why do l want cheap money? will tell
you why. l am farmer, and have wife and
six children l am renter-rent so acres of
land, for which pay my landlord two dollars
per acre. l sow this land to oats, and raise
twenty-five bushels per acre, which is fair
yield this year. l harvest my crop, take it to
market to buy money to pay my rent, which is
to be cash in hand. Out of I,25o bushels of
oats it takes 200 bushels to pay my rent, so l
have fifty bushels of oats out of which to sup
port my family. Is it any wonder, think you,
that l want cheaper money? What l want is
money that, with four bushels of oats, instead
of twelve, can purchase dollar. Then
can pay my rent with 400 bushels and have
$50 bushels left with which to support my fam
lily. 1t is not because there is an over produc
ton of oats, for in most places the crop is cut
short by rust, but because money is dear-is
too hgh-prced for the produce which is offered
i'll exchange for it. 1t doesn't matter whether
it be god silver or paper dollar, but what
the farmer wants is cheaper money-and this
is promised in the free coinage of silver. We
want man at the head of this government
who is for the people of this nationwide is
not toadying to the gold-bugs of Wall street
and the money power of foreign nations. Has
this government, under a protective tariff, pro-
tected the PEOPLE of the nation? No!-a
thousand times mol 1t has only succeeded in
leading them prey to other nations. But,
thanks to almighty God, new light is break
ing around our people; the protecting arms of
a new distensation outstretched, and the
people are marching out to victory. We want
a man at the head of this government who is
true American-who is for the people of this
country-whch means the land of the free
one who has loyal hart, brave and true-one
who will stand for right and justice tho the
very heavens fall. And have we found one
whose whole soul is for the laboring poor of
our land? Let us hope so, and let us help him
to be one of the grandest men ever pushed to
the front of this or any other nation.
Who shall rule this great republict
Who is worthy of the trust?
Pride of Washington and Lincoln;
Fathers, must your work be lost?
Let the people shout i'll chorus!
Tell us who shall be the man.
Honest loyal, brave and fearless
Just true American
How the people shout in chorus:
1t is Bryan-he's the man!
He is loyal, brave and fearless;
He's true American!
He will give us honest money;
He'll bring JOY and peace again.
He shall rule this great republic.
He's a true American!
HRNRIETTA B. WARD.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17

YESTERDAY was Silver day at Topeka, and
there was crowd of friends of the white metal
at the convention. When first proposed, the
convention promised to be slim affair, but the
gold-bug Republican convention disguised so
many Republicans that they are fully deter
mined to rebuke the nation wreckers, and they
went to Topeka with blood in their eyes. Noted
men were there from all parts of the state.
A son of the late Senator P. B. Plum was
one of the delegates. Webb McNall leader of
the northwestern Republicans; the mayor of
Salina Dan Wagstaf, ex-receiver of the U. S.
land office, and many other Republican leaders
were there-and they were there for business.
0, there's blood on the moon
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
REPUBLICANS FOR FREE SILVER.

In 1890, the Republican state convention
adopted the following as part of their PLATFORM
"The practical operation of the silver act
Sherman law now in force, recently passed
by Republican majority and opposed by a
Democratic minority, in both houses of con-
gress, is rapidly increasing the value of silver,
is a step in the right direction, but we, the Re-
publicans of Kansas, demand free coinage of
silver, measure strongly opposed and vigor-
ously denounced by the late Democratic admin
istration led by ex-President Cleveland.
eve favor such other legislation as may be
necessary to insure an increase in the volume
of currency adequate to the growing demands
of trade the volume of such currency to be
regulated by the necessities of business"
Now compare the above with the sayings
and actions of the Republican party to-day.
See anything funny?
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17
HRNRIETTA B. WARD.

HERE'S something nice-so patriotic, you
know Commenting on the result of the Chi
cago convention, E. Elery Anderson, ex-presi-
dent of the Reform club (Democratic), says in
a communication to the New York Morning
Journal Concerning the platform, it may be
as we'll that a revolutlonist like Bryan stands
upon it. We want them with red flags, so that
there will be provocation fol shooting them
down." Beautiful sentiment, isn't it? Just
such cattle may be found among the gold advo-
Gates in Kansas-yes, right here in Garnett.
Whom the gods would destroy, the first make
mad.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1896-07-17

TOMORROW, Ex-Governor St. John will re-
ply to Blue and Caderhead, at Olathe 1t is
pity that all of Kansas cannot be there to wit
ness the skunk-sknuing. BY the way, the
old Governor has just been doing some mighty
good work in Minnesota--he was greeted by
immense crowds. With such workers as ST.
John and Mrs. Lease, Minnesota has certainly
been wonderfully favored.