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The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
Why Silver is Cheap.

From the New York Times:
In 1878 the total product of silver in the
world was 81, 100000 ounces and the silver
in dollar was worth Sl.04 in gold.
Last year the worlds product of silver
was 1855, 600, 900 ounces and the silver in the
dallar was worth only so ITO cents.
In 1894 the potato crop of the United
States was, in round numbers, 173, 000, 00C
bushels and the average price was So cents.
In 1895 the estimated potato crop was
400, 600, 900 bushels and the average price
was 26 cents.
The fall in both cases was due to the
same cause. But when the farmers pota-
toes fall to half the former price, how much
good will it do him to compel him to take
silver dollars for them worth only so cents
each?
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

On Sunday, August 16, the ID. IL. NJ.
division of the Grand Trunk Ry. system
will give another cheap excursion to De-
trot. The train will leave Owosso at S:15
a. m, the fare being $t.25 for the round
trip from all points In the county. Fare
from Ovid, 81. 40. The train will arrive in
Detroit at 10:40 a. M, and the returning
train will leave at ZOO p. m, giving eight
hours in the city. Among the attractions
will be steam boat rides to Belle Isle, the
Museum of Art, electric cars to Detroit
Water Works, Gross Pointe and Highland
Park. A baggage car will be attached to
train and bicycles and baby carriages will
be carried free Of charge. Tickets will be
valid only on excursion train. Ample coach
room is guaranteed.
The best attraction of the season Is
booked for Lake Erie Park and casino, Sun
day, Aug. 0, and we have no hesitancy in
saying that those who patronize the Ann
Arbor excursion of that date will return,
highly pleased. Train leaves OwossO at
1850 a. m; fare for round trip only $t00.
Thursday, Aug. 81, the Ann Arbor Ry.
will give its annual excursion to northern
Michigan resorts. Tickets will be sold to
Petoskey, Bay View. Traverse City, Ben
zonia and Frankfort, good for return on
any regular train until Saturday, Septem-
Der 5, inclusive. Train will leave Owosso
at 1905 a. M; fare FOR round trip only
"a. 90; children under IL years of age, half
this amount. Baggage will be checked to
destination and coaches will be run throuhg
to Petoskey via Cadillac and G. r. & |. Ry.
Apply to ticket agents for further informa-
ton or address w. Ii. BENNETT,
Mt
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

Free coinage of silver will not start a
single loom or light single forge. Lack
of confidence in the stability of markets
and values as result of the populistic
threats against our currency system and @
tariff law that discriminates against Ameri'
can industry and turns that balance of for
eign trade against us prevent our money
from getting into the channels of trade
Charlottesville Journal.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
Michigan Politics.

WASHINGTON, July 30.-Congressman
Linton arrived in Washington this morning.
He takes q very cheerful view of the pollti-
cal situation. Michigan, he says, will cast
its electoral vote for Mckinley and sound
money. The silver sentiment, he declares,
has been largely exaggerated in Michigan,
which is naturally gold state, and will re-
turn gold majority.
Seven of the IL congressional districts
were gerrymandered by democratic leglsla-
ture, although all of them are now repre-
scented by republicans. 1t would be mira
Gle IL all of these districts were held in the
republican column, but MIR. Linton does not
believe the democrats will be able to carry
more than two of them. He will remain
in Washington until the end of the week.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
So. 90, Chicago to ST. Paul and Return

On account of the G. A. r. encampment
the North Western Line Chicago & North
Western Railway will, on August 81 and
September /, 1896, sell excursion tickets
from Chicago to st. Paul and return at rate
of $S, 90 for the round trip, good for return
passage until September Is, with privilege
of further extension to September 80, 1896.
For tickets and full information apply to
agents of connecting lines or address w. IL.
Guerin, M. p. A., 81 Woodward avenue,
Detroit, Mich.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

Chas. Maynard, as dramatic reader is
winning his way toward the front ranks.
His rendition of Othello's Apology, in cos
tune, before the Press Club, of Chicago,
was especially excellent and artistic.-Amy
Leslie, dramatic critic, of Chicago.
1t is indeed treat to listen to the bird
like notes that flow from the vocal organs
of the petite Miss Viola Robinson. That
she sang herself into the good graces OF her
hearers goes without saying. She rendered
"Liete Signori" from Huguenots, and
1.-THE April Girl" in a charming manner;
and her rendition of "Merrily ROAM" lin
costume) was excellent. She is truly a
singer of rare merit, who has a promising
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

The Hon. Robert p. Porter In the August
number of the. North American Review
gravely asks: us Japanese Competition a
Myth?" Mr.. Porter's recent extended tour
Of Japan afforded him the opportunity Of
observing on the spot the growth Of Japa-
nese industries and he arrived at the opin-
ion that Japan will soon be a formidable
competitor of Europe and America In the
markets of the world.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
Not Candidate for Judge of Probate

EDITOR OF THE TIMES:
Dear Sir:-Rumors have been In circula-
ton throughout the county that am can
didate for the Office of judge of probate, and
that my name would be used at the coming
county convention. l am not candidate.
l have not in any way, by " ord, or deed, or
influence, shown any disposition to acquire
position, which is today filled by SO able a
man as the present incumbent, Matthew
Bush, whose honesty, integrity and ability
have endeared him to our people; and one
In whom the widow and orphan have the
most implicit faith and trust.
Respectfully,
r. +. KAY.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
OWOSSO. FRIDAY. AUG. z, 1896.
REPUBLICAN TICKET.
County Convention.

The Republican electors of Shiawassee coun
ty are requested to meet in convention at the
Court House in the City of Corunna, on
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 1896,
at eleven o'clock q. M, to put in NOMINATION
candidates for the several county officers, can
didate for Representative in the state Leglsla
ture, and to elect delegates to the judicial con
yention, called to meet at Corunna, Sept III, 10
the purpose OF nominating candidate Tor Or
cult Judge of the 35th judicial Circuit; also 10
electing 20 delegates to attend the Senatoria
convention of the 18th Senatorial District, We
to be called and for the transaction OF such oth
er business as may properly come before th'
convention.
The several townships and wards VIII be emil
tied to representation as follows:
Antrim B, Bennington Z, Burns 8, Caledonia
Fairfield G. HaZelton (, Middlebury D, New Ha
ven 5, Owosso township 8, Perry IL, Rush 9. Sci
ota 7, Shiawassee H. Venice 5, Vernon IA, Wood
hull L. Owosso City, first ward IL, second ware
o. third ward z fourth ward ~; Corunna, frs
ward 4, second ward g. third ward 2.
FRED EDWARDS, w. II. CHAPELL,
Secretary. Chairman.
j. @. A. Cook, j. w. Hibbard
T. A. Lawrie, III. w. Bgelow,
J. G.. knight, +. r.. WEIGH
j. G. Thomas, e. Il. Colby,
A. II. Hause, w. G. Stiff,
1. +. Parkhurst, l.. S. Bowles,
John Haskins, Geo. jenkins,
Geo. w. Loring, w. r. Gibson,
G. w. Parker, John A. Morrice,
H. b. Halstead, A. b. Crane,
III. III. Pulver, G. Il. Godfrey,
G. G. DeCamp, George Wiltsie,
John Moyses, County Committee.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

All the banks In this country cannot
maintain the gold reserve unless we have a
tariff law that will yield enough revenue TO
pay the expenses of running the government.
IN. Y. Press, July 90, 1896.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

The workmen in the great factory of
Studebaker Bros, South Bend, Ind, re-
Gently voted on the currency question. or
the 106S votes cast 700 were for the gold
standard, 2S2 for silver and n doubtful.
This is q significant vote.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

Bay county republicans made no mistake
in nominating Geo. l.. Lusk, formerly of
this city, as candidate for representative.
Mr.. Lusk is one of the bright young men Of
the state and will make good record as a
legislator. He has the congratulations and
best wishes of THE TIMES.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
Grow your own Strawberries.

am offering for sale fine lot of well
rooted strawberry plants at so cents per
100, for August setting, of the following
varieties: Wilson, Warfeld Crescent, Park
er, Earl, Jay Gould. l.. S. BowLEs.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

An important duty now remains for the
republicans of Shiawassee county, viz: To
nominate the best county ticket possible and
then to organize for an old time majority.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

Because the wool growing industry Is
small in comparison with other agricultural
interests, Free Trader Bryan favors free
wool. Why not give 1t protection and a
chance to grow again?
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

The veterans are well represented on the
republican state ticket. by III. S. Pingree,
Washington Gardner and Roscoe ID. Dix.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
Judicial Convention.

The republicans of the 35th Judicial Circuit
comprising the counties of Livingston and Shl'
awassee, will meet in convention at the court
house in the City of Corunna, at one o'clock on
the 10th day Of September, A. ID. 1896, for the
purpose of nominating a circuit judge for the
35th Judicial Circuit, and also for electing ju-
dicial committee.
JOHN COMMISKEY,
SELDEN s. MINER, committee.
ODELI, CHAPMAN. !
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

England bought $1,000, 900 worth less
flour from the United States during the first
half of this year than in the corresponding
months of 1885,.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

The Michigan Republican Newspaper As.
ISOLATION will hold an important meeting al
Port Huron. Aug. 26 and 81.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

A ''paroxysm Of political epilepsy" is the
way Congressman Dolliver, of iowa, speaks
of Bryan.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

The Corunna Journal enthusiastically
supports j. ID. Royce for register of deeds
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

Jay ID. Royce's boom for register is grow
ing surprisingly fast. Its all right, too.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07

The State Ticket.
For Governor,
HAZEN S. PINGREE,
of Wayne.
For Lieutenant Governor,
THOMAS b. DUNSTAN,
of Houghton
For Secretary of State,
WASHINGTON GARDNER,
of Calhoun.
For Treasurer,
GEORGE A. STEEL,
of Clinton.
For Auditor General,
ROSCOE d. DIX,
ofBerrien
For Attorney General,
FRED A. MAYNARD,
of Kent.
For Commissioner State Land ONCE,
WILLIAM A. FRENCH,
of Presque Isle.
For Superintendent of Public Instruction,
JASON E. HAMMOND,
of Hillsdale
For Member State Board of Education,
JAMES w. SIMMONS,
of Shiawassee.
The above is the excellent State ticket put
in nomination at Grand Rapids by the re-
publican state convention. The convention
throughout was one of the most exciting
ever held in Michigan. The contest for
governor was, of course, the great center Of
interest, although it was apparent that May
or Pingree had controlling lead and was
almost certain to be nominated unless a
stampede TO James O'Donnell occurred, a
thing the Pingree leaders feared from the
beginning. The first ballot gave Pingree
339 votes, Bliss ESQ, O'Donnell s3, Altken
Sc, Wheeler AZ, Conant 20; second ballot,
Pingree 35S, Bliss 297, O'Donnell rs, Ait
ken 40, Wheeler "a; Conant II; third ballot,
Pingree 4O5, Bliss sos, O'Donnell 80, Ait
kin II, Wheeler IA, Conant 5; fourth ballot,
Pingree 449, Bliss 293, O'Donnell 70, Ait
ken II, Conant 2. For Lieut. Governor,
Thos. b. Dunstan was nominated by accla-
nation, as were Geo. A. Steel for treasurer,
Fred A. Maynard for attorney general, w.
A. French for land commissioner, Washing
ton Gardner for secretary of state. The
first ballot for auditor general gave o. c.
Tompkins 25s votes, r. ID. Dix 4s1. A. f.
Wildey 81, and Dix was declared the nomi.
nee. j. E. Hammond won for superintend.
ent of spublc instruction receiving 517,
Bellows 1877, Ewing 70, Mcclure 40
votes. For member of the State Board of
Education, James w. Simmons, of Owosso,
distancedIhis opponents on the second ballot,
receiving 500 votes, and was declared the
nominee. On the first ballot the vote was
for Simmons las, Hardy las, Smith 2OS,
Clisbee 279. After hot discussion proceed
ing the second ballot, Hardy of the Upper
Peninsula withdrew in favor of Simmons,
the other candidates doing likewise with the
result stated
The platform adopted endorses in an en-
phatic manner every plank of the national
platform and was adopted by unanimous
vote.
That the ticket will be elected by an over
whelmiDg majority Is. beyond doubt.
The times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1882-1897, 1896-08-07
The State Ticket.

SELDEN 5. MINER, ,
ODELL CHAPMAN.
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
BOISE ORGANIZES A SILVER CLUB
Republicans of Prominence Con-
nected With the Movement.

Boise, Idaho, July ga large meeting
was held at the Columbia theater for
the organization of a silver, or anti-Mc-
kinley repu blican club. The meeting was
presided over by Judge J. H. Richards
OF the district court. and speeches were
delivered by justice Huston Of the su-
preme court, Attorney General Parsons
and w. E. Borah.
Mr.. Borah said in part: I'VE are met
tonight to organize the republican party
Of Ada county upon the principles upon
which we have stood for years, and in
accordance with all the teachings and
traditions Of the past. We have hereto
tore declared that we are in favor of the
Tree coinage of silver at the ratio existing
prior to 1873, and to desert that principle
now, in tn face of contest which means
its success or failure, would be in our
opinion an act of cowardice and insincer-
ity without a parallel in the annals OF
the party history. We believe that to
declare i'll accordance with our previous
declarations, and a the same time to in
dorse Mckinley, is to undertake a species
of duplicity which would not rise to the
dignity Of Il blunder, and could never be
pardoned upon the ground of ignorance /"
A large club was organized. with the
following officers: w. f. Borah, presi-
dent; S. w. Moody, vice president; H. F,
Nc cElroy, secretary.
Republican Plans.
The ways and means committee in tenn
porary charge of the Mckinley campaign
received word today that Chairman Pa
trie Of the republican state central COM
mittee called a meeting Of the commit
tee in Boise for August s. The petition
was presented to the chairman at Mar
ket Lake by Joseph Pinkham. 1t asked
that meeting be called for August 3. Pa
trie fixed the date for August S, which is
the date of the republican primaries
This is a sort of stumper for the ways
and means committee, as they had ex-
pected to have qualifications fixed for the
voters in the primaries. What they will
do is not stated They have a majority
of the committee, and it is possible they
may hold meeting on the third as
originally proposed
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
PLATFORM of THE POPUI4ISTS
Report of the Majority Adopted
With but Few Changes.

The following is the poulist platform,
as agreed upon by the committee on res
olutions and adopted by the convention:
THE peoples party, assembled in ma
tional convention, reaffirms its allegiance
to the principles declared by the founders
of the republic, and also to the funda-
mental principles of just government as
enunciated in the platform of the party
in 1882. We recognize that through the
conniyance of the present and preceding
adm: :nistrations the country has reached
a crisis in it's national life as predicted
in our declaration four years ago, and
that prompt and patriotic action is the
supreme duty of the hour We realize
that while we have political independ-
ence our financial and industrial inde-
pendence is yet to be obtained, by re-
storing to our country the constitutional
control and exercise Of the functions ne
cessary to a peoples government which
functions have been basely surrendered
by our public servants to corporate mon
opolies. The influence of European mon
ey changers has been more potent in
shaping legislatio than the voice of the
American people. Executive power and
patronage have been used to corrupt our
legislators and defeat the VIII Of the peo-
pie, and plutocracy has thereby been en-
tfroned upon the ruins of democracy.
To restore the government intended by
the fathers, and for the welfare and pros
perity of this and future genera tons,
we demand the establishment OF an econ
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
ROSWELL 6. noRn ON THE STUMP
Michisnn's Orator to Make an EN-
tended Tour.

Omaha, July Ex-senator Thurston has
made official announcement of the itin-
erary of Hon. Roswell G. Horr of Michi-
gan so far as it concerns the Nebraska
campaign. He will speak in Lincoln Au-
gust g. and at the meeting of the Repub-
lican State League and at five other
points in Nebraska. Following Horr
Senator Thurston says Senator Foraker
of Ohio. with Mason Of Chicago and Ben
jamin IoutterWorth of Cincinnati, will all
probably make more or less speeches in
this state at dates to be fixed later
Mr.. Thlrrston will make political atl-
dress at the Chautauqua at Madison,
Wis. July 81. and will open the campaign
in Wisconsin at Milwaukee August at
the meeting of the republican state cam
paign committee. The latter part Of AL
gust he will SO to Vermont, where he is
billed for two speeches. He will make
one each in Maine, Boston, New York
city, Baltimore, West Virginia. Kentucky
and Tennessee, and from two to four each
in Ohio, Indiana, Michigan and Illinois,
The last weeks of the campaign he will
give his whole attention to Nebraska.
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
STORMS IN DAKOTA AND yEnRAsK
Grain Destroyed unI Buildings In
jured T2OO,OOO Worth.

Omaha, July 27.-A special to the Bea
from Sioux City, Iowa. says:
Fuller reports of last night and today $
storm have been coming in tonight The
loss is estimable all over northwestern
northeastern Nebraska and southeastern
South Dakota. From Moville, with an
area extending one mile south, three
miles west, Ii miles east and eight miles
north OF the town. the standing grain
everywhere suffered from five to 10
bushels to the acre, and in snsny cases
it was totally destroyed In the town
itself, many buildings We're injured and
scarcely n whole pane of glass remains
In Plymouth county Grant, Fredonia
Meadow, Elgin and Preston townships
sustained the greatest loss. Roofs were
beaten through by the force of the hail.
considerable stock was killed and the
ground was literally streWn with dead
hogs and poultry The heaviest loss was
to corn, which was beaten completely TO
pieces In Sioux City the loss is heavy,
mary buildings being ruined. The es.i-
mated damage is 5000, ,00O
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
MIR. CLEvELAND's VIEWS IN 1892
His Letter to l.. q. c. Lamar on the
Financial Question.

New Orleans, July 27.-The Picayunes
special from jackson. Miss, quotes let
ter written by President Cleveland on
May l, 1899, on the eve of the democratic
convention of that year. to the late l.. Q.
c. Lamar, in which the president, dis
cuSsinS his probable candidacy says:
Il can easily be disposed Of either by
the selection of candidate more avail
able or by the adoption of a campaign
policy on the financial question which |
ann not willing to further. In the first
ease, | shall be happy helper; in the
second. shall sadly await the announce
ment OF a party defeat which will be pre-
determined. Our southern friends, if they
persist, will be left alone with their free
coinage heresy. The danger is that an
other southern idea and charge of heed
lessness for the public safety on the tinan-
cial question will do service in the place
of memories Of the civil war. The ques-
ton is often and justitably put by friend
ly southerners Can Cleveland carry New
York? The answer is ready as to Cleve-
land or any other man If the democracy
is at all weak on the coinage question.
Yours affectionately
"GROVER CLEVELAND
The new North-west., 1896-07-31

Leading Lights Will Talk for the
Nominees.

St. Louis, July 27.--Among the speakers
who viii take the stump for the populist
ticket will be Senator Butler and ex
Chairman Tlubeneck, Eugene v Debs
Robert Scnilllng of Milwaukee,. Senator
Allen Of Nebraska. Senator Petrer of
Kansas, Mrs. Mary Eliza Lease of Kan
sas, Mrs. Roberts of Georgia and many
others, including CoNey and Carl Brown.
Mr.. Debs is a strong supporter Of he in
itiative and referendum. The currency
Will be the pivot, around which the ma
jolity of the speeches will revolve, and
the women will be sent out to make that
their special point OF attack. Mrs, Rob
erts made a speech in the convention
scconding the nomination of Bryan, and
reputation of being one Of the most
forcible and logical speakers that has
ever addressed i populist gathering
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
,GNAr1us DoNxELLy on BRYAN
Thinks He Is Standing Over a Pow
der Magazine.

Minneapolis. July 27.--Ignltius Dom
nelly returned to his home today from
st. Louis. In the next issue of his paper,
the Representative, Mr.. Donnelly will
say:
I'VE have done we'll We shall support
Mr. Bryan and the nopulist state ticket
until the end Of the campaign and We
shall then withdraw from public life for
ever. We are tired Of working for those
who would destroy us
In Speaking OF Bryan's nomination. he
says there were 50 many men it ST.
Louis who We're candidates for office and
who hoped for democratic Endorsement i'll
their respective districts, that they swept
the convention TO Bryan He adds that
Bryan is talking too much and is stand
ing over Il powder magazine.
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
MIR. BRYAN's SUPPORTERS CONFER
Governor Stone, Senator Jones ana
Major TowleA Get Together.

Jefferson City. NO.. July 27.-Major 7.
Q. Towles of this city, secretary of the
National Bimetallic League. and who was
closely allied with Governor Stone and
Senator Jones in their fight for Bryan
during the St. Louis convention, met
Senator Jones in Kansas City this morn
Ing and accompanied him to Jefferson
City. Governor Stone met them at the
depot with his carriage. Major Towles
would not talk tonight about the Inter-
view.
When Governor Stone was seen tonight
he declined to be interviewed about his
conference with the national committee
man further than to say that there was
nothing for the press in the interview.
After the conference Senator Jones took
the evening train for St. Louis.
The new North-west., 1896-07-31

Horatio King Tells Mckinley to Lis
ten to the WarninE.

West Newton, Mass, July N.-Hon. Ho-
ratio King, ex-postmaster general. whose
official life at Washington covered the
time from 1897 to 1861, has sent letter to
William Mckinley in which he says:
The danger now threatening the sta
bility of the United States is most appal-
ling. I earnestly entreat you to listen to
the warning appeal Of William G. Whit
ney. 1t is your opportunity to place your
name along with that of Lincoln,
high on the roll of honor and of fame.
You can well afford to set aside for the
trfe being all minor political questions
and lead off resolutely on a war against
the free silver craze, popuists and an
archists."
The new North-west., 1896-07-31
SPAIN IS OVERCOME WITH FEAR
Paying IxOrbitnnt Prices for War
Vessels and Torpedo Boats.

London, July 26.-The Times has a dis
patch from Madrid, which was as fol-
lows:
1t is stated that the government has
paid the enormous price Of 600 pounds
for the two war vessels recently bought
at Genoa While Il contract has Just
been given for two torpedo boat Destroy
ers at 10000 pounds which was dearer
than the tender of a first class English
firm on the ground that quicker delivery
would be secured Nothing short of 4
panic can explain such extravaganza.