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The herald., 1896-09-27
JOHN MOST TELLS WHY HE FAv-
ORS GOLD

The letter below was written by John
Most, the anarchist. In reply to corres-
pondent in Denver, Col, who had sought
his. views on the currency question::
c. W. Varnum, Denver:-Dear Sir
I, like every other well educated man,
have, and expressed the opinion that at
present gold can only be used as a
proper standard of value because its
costs Of production are staple and alike
all over the world, whereas silver is get
ting cheaper and cheaper year by year.
If, therefore, the latter might be used
as money, notwithstanding the facts
stated above, it should be done accord
ing to it's market price, |. e., not Is to /,
but Cat this moment) so to l. though
that would render silver money very
much inconvenient. The silver men
had better to invent some new articles
Of luxury, make them fashionable and
float all markets with them. That would
be tho proper way to get rid Of all the
superhuity Of silver and make 1t useful.
I am otherwise no politician. but an
anarchist, and consequently do not care
for any party in the arena OF voting
fights, which I regard as a monkey
|. theaters good for the amusement of
big children. q, believe in revolution
and not III humbug. Yours respectfully,
= -, JOHN MOST.
nav aaR Naw York Citv
The herald., 1896-09-27

II common sense dictates the treasury
management; that 10, II the treasury ex-
ercises Its option to Observation-Disclosures
notes in silver. A premium on gold
will not occasion . contraction Of the
currency. bank boards Of gold continu-
against their liabilities A premium
on gold will tend to increase our cx-
ports by causing a higher rate Of foreign
exchange. that Is on the sale of bills Of
exchange drawn against goods import
ed. Such premium will tend TO dimin-
ish our imports by increasing the costs
Of bills of exchange with which to nav
for goods imported.
The tendency of increasing our sx-
ports and decreasing our IMPORTS will
be. first to set our spindles runnin 9, swell
the number Of paid operatives, increase
their wages, thereby adding to the num-
Der and paying capacity of consumers,
and thus enlarge our home market for
all home products and manufactures
with prosperity in general as the result
assured.
The tendency Of increasing our exports
and decreasing our imports will be sec
ond, to establish credit balance OF
trade for the United States./ A credit
balance of trade means that Europe has
become our debtor and must settle
with US in money. Europes silver
money is overvalued In her gold, COM
pared with ours by from to Tcehts on
the dollar. The European merchant or
banker will therefore make his trade
settlements with US in gold, more profit
ably by from 8 to per cent than in
his silver. With the instant that Eu-
ropean trade settlements with tho Uni
ted States are. made in gold, parity for
our gold and silver money is established
in the markets of the world.
Herewith the 371.25 grains of pure sill
yer in our dollar and the 1922 grains Of
gold In our gold dollar become OF ex-
actly equal worth. as bullion, In New
Vorl
The herald., 1896-09-27
OUR BABYLON

o! the powers of Babylon are rare.
And the tinkling fountains play
over gardens hung in the drowsy air
Where the careless youth and maidens fair
Are dreaming the years away;
And the kings of Babylon are bold,
For the realms before them fall
And they rule the world from thrones of
gold,
While the peoples lives are bought and
sold
Like the herds in the butchers stall.
o! the towers of Babylon are strong,
And their dungeons damp and deep
And the rich rejoice in the reign Of wrong,
And the princes join in the reveler's song
While the toilers tramp and weep
But stern and still. like troop Of Fates,
Round the city's roar and din,
The invading host Of the conqueror waits
In the midnight hush outside tho rates
AS the feast goes on within
And the walls of Babylon are high,
And their arches grim and low,
And the birds of commerce scream ana 1iy
While the proud Euphrates wanders by,''
In its wild, relentless flow
But the river that rolls in Mammon's prid 4
Shall the peoples servant be-
By the toiler's will shall be turned aside
And the channel surge with a grander tide
Than the pulse of the Persian sea.
BY James G. Clark
The herald., 1896-09-27

heaven and earth as though he was not
fit for either world. So the workman has
been crucified for years between two
robbers of the people-the tariff and the
single gold standard.
When Christ was crucifled his mur-
derers gambled for his clothing and d.
vided 1t between them. So while labor
is being crucified. the murderers divide
its clothing, as they gamble in the ne
cessities of life, rob the workingman
and his family of decent clothing and
leave them in rags and tatters.
But as Christ dies uon the cross with
the crown of thorns upon his head, ma
protest amid great convulsions in split
ting rocks, rending earth. bursting
graves and the darkened sun. So labor
has been crucified by capital amid con-
vulsions and protests in the way Of
strikes, riots, bloodshedding and the
boycott. And today this whole land
is conVulsed from center to circumfer-
ence. and is in the midst Of political rev.
olution and upheaval over the pending
election.
When Christ died upon the cross all
his enemies reJoiced over his death. But
wait. On the morning Of the third day
he rose In triumph from the dead and
overcame all his foes, and then ascend
ed up to heaven and, sat down upon his
throne in glory. So the cause of labor
has been crucifled to death amid the
rejoicing of the money power. But wait.
1t is rising from the dead. 1t is burst
ing the tomb and breaking the barriers
of death and will spoil the powers of
hell, and ascend and sit down upon the
throne of its glory and possess and en-
joy its own again. Corporate greed has
pressed down upon the brow of labor
crown of thorns, and crucifled II
upon cross of gold" but 1t will rise
from the dead and live again.
w. j. Bryan, the Christian gentleman,
the honest man. the American patriot,
the redeemer of labor, the peoples can
didate for the presidency of these Unit
cd States, will be elected by the people,
will overthrow the combined forces of
the gold power, and restore to the peo-
pie their long lost rights. May heaven
bless and defend him, overthrow his en-
emies, and help us all to do our duty.
We want no crown of thorns nor cross
of gold.
The herald., 1896-09-27
WITH THE PEOPLE
Observation-Disclosures

In the midst Of his sermon at Centsn-
ary Methodist church Sunday evening,
the Rev. John Mathews. who next month
will celebrate the golden anniversary OF
his service in the ministry, expressed
himself for the silver standard bearer.
1t was an intensely thrilling scene
such a was probably never witnessed be.
fore in a great city church. DR.. Math.
ews spoke, with his eyes flashing, Of CRIT
icisms passed upon him for attending
with his wife, the Bryan meeting at ths
Auditorium.
After declaring his right exercise
his will az an American citizen. and re.
ferring to the great popular dsmonstra.
tion Of Saturday night, the grand ola
patriarch stepped to the pulpit's edge
folding hie coat about him, white-crowns
ed with fifty years OF labor in the pulpit,
looking imperial in his sturdy though
aged manhood, and exclaimed:
1T might as well be known where I
stand, since / have been criticised too
going to hear Mr.. Bryan. will not be
misunderstood. / eIn with them--witA
the people. have never interfered with
any ones else opinion and do not want
anyone to interfere with mine. This ts
my right and everybody else right a.
patriots and free citizens of America
Eighteen hundred people witnessed
the dramatic incident. During his ad.
dress on this point they listened spell.
bound.
Suddenly. just as the speaker closed
the utterances quoted, the great con-
gregation, spontaneously and impuls
sively, burst inSo applause. DR.. Math.
ews lifted his hand and shook his head,
but 1t was several moments before the
applause ceased 1t was general ana
came from the floor, choir and galleries,
Both men and women Joined In their
demonstration OF approval OF the min.
ister's words.
1--WE lack enthusiasm" he said. "Wa
should have such enthusiasm az that
exhibited at the great demonstration
In the Auditorium last night. II was the
srandest sight have ever witnessed in
all my long career, and l thought II we
had that enthusiasm in the church Ws
could save all the people in st. Louis"
Though have never talked politics"
continued the minister. IT have always
exercised my opinion and considered Il
my duty to vote. In the performance
OF this duty exercised my judgment in
manner 1 thought best for the peopls
and this country. It is right that should
not be taken from any man."
II have not for ten years supported
any but the men I considered best for this
people. have voted for men of different
politics. This year I will vote again on
the side Of the people, I havo always
been peoples man and 1 am now
st. Louis Post Dispatch,
The herald., 1896-09-27
GOLD PAYMENTS NOT DEMANDED

The bids for the three new battle
ships authorised by congress at its last
session assure us these flna vessels we'll
within the legal limit Of cost. The Union
Iron works Of San Francisco by luck
or clairvoyance. was able to guage its
tender so nicely thav thtt4 per cent mar
gin allowed It over the lowest bid Will
Just secure 1t the construction Of one
Of these vessels. None Of tho bidders
thought It necessary to stipulate for
gold payment. These shipbuilders
are keen business men, accustomed to
take every chance into account. II
they had thought that there was tho
slightest foundation for the talk about
q 50-oent dollar they would have pro-
tected themselves against that risk.
The fact that they did not think 1t worth
while Is pretty conclusive evidence that
the whole scare is humbug.-New York
Journal.
The Spanish attaches at I.ennox feel tho
Cuban situation so keenly that they shrink
from accepting the invitations they re-
The herald., 1896-09-27
Box s4s. New York City.
HOW 70 KEEP THE EYES BRIGHT.

children to do so from their cradles.
Wells are bad for the sight, especially
those spotted or covered with pattern.
so eschew wells when you can. and wear
the softest, clearest net when obliged to
do so. Never read in bed or when lying
on a sofa. Sit with your back to the
light when engaged in reading or work.
ing. Pale blues or green's are the most
restful wall papers for the eyes, where
as red is exceedingly fatiguing. Do not
read, write or work longer than two
hours without resting your eyes and
closing them fully five minutes.
The herald., 1896-09-27
PRINTED AND SPOKEN ARGUMENTS

II the campaign managers are wise they
will not neglect the influence Of printed
argument. but they will also pay atten-
lation between the thought of the speaker
and the intelligence of the hearer is con-
nection which cannot be established by
printed form might fail of thorough com
prehension from more than one in ten of
its readers, while the same argument ad-
dressed TO listening ears and illumined
by the light of eloguence will be instantly
understood and fully appreciated by ev-
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-06
MINUTES OF THE PARISH ExECU-
TIVE COMMITTEES.
Lake Providence. La. June a 1aoe

Lake IroVicencc, La, June 4. 1895.
The Democratic Executive Commit
tee of East Carroll met this day in
special session.
Present. s. Guenard, Chairman
c. F. Davis, Secty; j. N. Turner. Geo
F. Blackburn. w. f. Long by proxy j
s.. Guenard, Robt. Nicholson by prox,
Jas. Beard.
The Chairman appointed on motion
a Campaign Committee to have charg,
of the present congressional election
composed of the following:
Jas. Beard. }. M. Kennedy. E. j
Hamley, Robt. Nicholson, &. +. Black
burn. p. d. Quays, j. A. Buckner ano
E. w. Constant.
Mr.. Beard offered the following reso
luton, which was adopted:
Resolved. That the delegate to tbs
State Convention to be held at Bator
Rouge on June Is. 1896, to select dele
gates to the National Democratic Con
vention. be elected at primary to bt
held on the 10th day of June at the
same time and place as the congress
ional election is held; and that the
Democratic commissioners of said cleo.
ton provide proper box at each poll.
ing place for said primary and make
the returns TO the chairman Of the
Democratic Executive Committee OF
this parish, who will issue the creden-
tials to the delegates selected. The
delegation from the parish to vote as a
unit and according to the wishes of a
majority thereof present at the conven-
ton.
That the First ward be entitled to
two delegates, the Second to two. the
Third to three, and the Fourth and
Fifth to two each.
That the Democratic voters of each
ward are requested to attend to this
matter
The following resolutions were
unanimously adopted:
Resolved, That we approve the
action of the Congressional Committee
of this district IN recognizing the
Hon. Chas. j. Boatner as the regular
nominee to the Democratic party for
election to fin the vacancy in the pres.
ent Congress; and urge the Democrats
of the parish to give him their loyal
support.
Resolved, That we heartily approve
of the action of the General Assembly
of the State in the election of North
Louisiana's favorite son, the Hon. S.
ID. McEnery, to the Senate of the
United States and congratulate the
Democracy of the State on the election
of that staunch and able Democrat to
the highest councils of the nation.
The committee then adjourned.
J. s. GUENARD, Chairman
CLIFTON F. DAVIS, Secretary.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-06
SENATOR 8 D. McENERY.

The election Of Samuel d. Nc
Every 10 the United States Senate
by the Legislature last week has
sent thrill of joy all over North
Louisiana, and great satisfaction
throughout the entire State. No
man lies closer to the hearts OF the
people than does S. ID. McEnery; in
fact, he has been the popular idol
for the last fifteen years. Thrown
into active life at time when il
took men of the sternest and rarest
qualities to stem the tide, lie rnsbed
into the lists where courage and
patriotism had arrayed themselves,
and never flinched or faltered in bis
purpose until whatever he under
took was accomplished. From the
close of the war down to the pres
ent day, he has ever been one oil
Louisiana's bravest and most fear
less patriots. Time after time,
when his native State has needed
his services, he has responded TO
her call unhesitatingly. Regard
less of what others might think, be
has followed the dictates Of his own
conscience in his entire eventful
career. Abused and villfied at
times by partisan opposition, he has
emerged from all political strife,
unscathed by SANDER and mistaken
In his convictions.
1t is fitting indeed that towards
thc closing of his eventful career
the Legislature should bestow on
him the highest gift within the
hands of the people to give. Grown
gray in serving bis native State, ripe
with honors, and enjoying the conf
dence of his people even to the
lowest citizen, he now stands before
us, perhaps in his last capacity as a
public servant, wearing the bright
est Ian els he has ever won.
All honor to Louisiana in the
choice she has made for United
States Senator! All honor to our
veteran patriot and statesman, S.
d. McEnery.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-06

A Texas paper says the third
party has added three new planks to
its platform as follows: 1.-THE first
one is to cross the lightning bug on
the honey bee, SO that the latter can
see to work a: night, thus doubling
the supply Of honey, and making
it cheaper to the consumer. The
second plank demands that the hog
shall be crossed with the centipede,
so that each hog will have 100 hams,
and the third party can eat hams
three times day. The third plank
proposes to engraft the strawberry
upon the milkweed, so that the peo-
pie can have Strawberries and milk
without going to the trouble of mix
ing them. These planks are so
seductive that it is expected that
every one win dop over to the third
party
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-06
A GARD.

In answer to the Matter published
in the Baner Democrat last week as
touching My Morals, / am here TO re-
bat all Such rumors, knowing them to
be Misleading, aud hoping all The good
people of this City will give il no heed
at all. | have been in your communi-
ty More than two years and Idefy the
mau or woman that eau say I have
acted other than Christian Minister.
/ takeDed care of Mrs. Washington, as
a husban, Nov 28-1895. She gets so
high as TO tell me che would get q
mother Maj, Dec 29-1S95. | sent
home to her father. as could not be
her hasban under such heads l anu
snre that no faithful wife would speak
such TO O husbap, nor would she at
tempt to Islander him by accusing him
of parties that she knows nothing Of
say to that old fox be sure to get his
tail through when he goes through
the crack again.
T. M. LASHINTON.
Lake Providence La.
The Banner-Democrat. [volume] (Lake Providence, East Carroll Parish, La.) 1892-current, 1896-06-06
SCHOOL BOARD PROCEEDINGS

Lake Providence, La, May %, 1896.
of the parish of East Carroll convened
this day in special session. pursuant to
call of the President.
Presentation. w. N. White, Prcsi-
dent; G. r. Egelly, Secretary; Direct
ors w. II. Benjamin. j. G. Bass, L. B.
COTE, It. j. Powell and C. Ii. Webb.
Absent--Directors Vail Montgomery
and j. s. Millikin.
Upon motion of Director Powell, the
reading of the minutes of the last reg
ular session was postponed until the
next regular session.
The President announced that mas
much as the school session would close
before the next regular meeting in
July, and some of the teachers of the
white schools being DESTROYS of ascer-
tanning whether they would be re-em-
ployed the ensuing season. in order
that should they not be, that they
| might have an opportunity of securing
other positions, had prompted him to
call the Board in special session in
OioSA IudL tuC AuttSA niSht VIC uiS-
cussed.
The question of salaries for the en-
suing session being first considered
and discussed, upon motion of Director
Bass, it was resolved that the present
salaries of the Providence white school,
the white schools In the country and
the colored school in the town OF
Providence be, and the same are here
by fixed at the same amounts as paid
the teachers during this present session.
Tho question of unemployment for
the ensuing session of the teachers Of
the Providence white school. the white
schools in the country and the colored
school in town, being taken up and
discussed, it was finally resolved upon
motion of Director Bass, that action
thereon be postponed until the next
adjourned meeting. at which session
the matter would be taken up and dis.
posed of
There being no further business,
upon motion. the Board adjourned to
meet on Monday. June 18th.
w. N. WHITE, President.
c. Il. EGELLY, Secretary.
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NOTICED

] will stand at Gsillard plantation my
Jack, BLACK HAWK. Price for the season
TEN DOLLARS. viii keep mares ia good
pasture free of charge at owners risk.
Black Hawk is the largest and finest Jack
ever brought to this parish. He Is black
Jack with white points etc., etc.
Black Hawk Is black Jack with white
points, foaided Ia October 1892; his sire is
Grover Cleveland, he by Mammoth 4th, be
by Mammoth 3rd, first dam Harniltons 2nd,
second dam by Haniltons Mammoth. third
dam by imported Mammoth, fourth dam by
Imported Warrior. fifth dam by Imported
Spanish Jennet; bis dam was a sister OF the
famous Black Hawk. She was sired by
Compromise out of Black Warrior Jennet.
Black Hawks dam was a Black Warrior
Kentucky Jennet. Grover Cleveland took
first premium at the st. Joseph Exposition
in 1883 Tor the best Jack of his age. and first
premium at the St.Joseph Fair in 1S92-93-9f.
w z. BURNEY.
Gailiard.
Lake Providence. La. May seth, 1896.
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credit upon the Congress Of the
United States. 4 man of great III.
telligence, of strong convictions, of
fearless integrity, be always com
mands marked attention whenever
| he rises to address the House. IF
he were purely politician and not
an honorable man, he would forsake
his present attitude on the money
question and flop over to free silver.
This be is above doing. Such a
man we want IN Congress. Such a
man we can trust, although we may
differ with HIM on some things.
Can we trust our friend Benoit with
the welfare of Democracy? Hardly.
Then vote as your interests as a
party dictate.
Above all things, remember that
Col. Boatner is still the nominee of
the party. 1t is our duty not only
to elect him, but to repudiate the
facuonal ruling of the committee
that deprived him of his seat in Con-
gress.
East Carroll is safe. A few may
90 astray, but the masses of the
Democracy viii rally again to our
nominee and will roll up for him
rousing majority. BE consistent,
friends; stick to your party, and you
will never regret it.
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Good Position and good Busine
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