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The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-11-20
uvnrot,.t msrrie. Hugo's Granddaughter

Paris, Nov. 20.-Dr. CharIot tne WeII-
known authority on hypnotism. mar
ried wednesday Jeanne Hugo. the
granddaughter of the poet and the d.
yorced wife OF Leon Daudet. the son
Of the novelist.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30
Lincoln and Brvau.

4 New York newspaper correspond
ent calls attention to the following
facts: There is a similarity between
the public careers Of Abraham Lincoln
aud Bryan 20 which do not think at,
tention has been directed. Lincoln
served two terms ia eongress-so has
Bryan. Lincoln was a defeated candi-
date for the United States senate just
before his nomination for the presi-
deney-so was Bryan. Lincoln was
fercely attacked as an enemy Of So
ciety and of our institutions because
he criticised the United States supreme
court and stood upon platform which
criticised that court Mr.. Bryan is be-
ing attacked upon the same ground.
Both were comparatively unknown
men when nominated for the highest
Office in the gift of the people. though
Lincoln had acquired a national Fepu-
tation through his debates with Doug
lass-and Bryan made an exceptionally
brilliant record during his short serV.
ice in congress Lincoln had the wealth
and the aristocracY Of thu north as
we'll as the clergy and the shareholders
Of the south against him-and the
same people who we're against him are
opposed to Bryan.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30


This is a conflict between the powers
Of good aud evil, so far reaching in its
consequences that the happiness OF
oar youngest children viii be infu-
enesd to their dying days tits a con-
Aict between those who, on ths one
side, despise government by the peo-
pie, having the purpose to substitute 8
strong central power for the republic
designed by Jefferson sud those who
would uphold that government Nor
is this merely an American contest 1t
is q fight to the death, upon which de-
ponds the happiness or uhhappiness OF
the downtroddeR the world over. If
we fail, selfshness viii be rampant
and human rights viii be trampled
under The heel OF brute strength. II
We win, "a new era Of political econ
omy will dawn which viii perform as
we'll as promise, +" which viii give equal
laws and exact justice and put a curb
upon the greed Of those whose rapac-
ity seems without bounds. If we win,
the word republic viii take on a new
significance, and we shall be an ex,
ample to the peoples of the world who
are to-day groaning under oppression.
II is in view Of these facts that your
coHmittee make their appeal. They
feel that it IS only necessary to have
the situation fully understood to COM
mand the fullest and most earnest
service of every man and woman in q
position to aid so great a cause.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

A WoFhingmsh writing ab2ut the
mannfaCtuFed excursions 60 Canlca
Questions Mai. McKinley's fitness for
the presidency, since It Is evident that
be knows that many ct The excursion
lsts whom he addresses are forced to
Wait him. He knows, in other words,
that he j. playing q part in wretehsa
farce. He makes q show of believing
that The labOrlHg men who visit hin
come Of their own free viii, yet he is
well aware that such is not the case.
His knowledge under the eircum-
stances makes him a patty to the fraud
and the outrageous oppression which Is
called into play when these excursions
are arranged. There is, however, one
little shadow Of an excuse for MeKins
ley. he Il himself intimidated. lie
would not dare to repudiate the con.
duct Of Mark Hanna in forcing iaboring
men to Join these excursions. He IS so
much under Hsnna's thumb that be has
to submit to whatever that dictator
and domineering boss commands. It
has been so from the beginning Of the
campaign for the nomination. heKih-
ley can do nothing without Hanna's
consent, and yet he is the man whom
the bankers and money kings OF New
York say must be elected in order to
save the honor and credit Of the United
States.-DenVer Republican.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

"And, if elected, I believe that Mr..
Bryan will not be slow 10 recognize
this fact, and that ne will soon learn
to rely upon the counsels and support
of the new party which has revolu.
tionized the politics of the country,
forced 10 the front new and vital is.
sues and made it possible for The peo-
pie, instead of ofice-seeking politicians,
to place the champion of progressive
ideas at the head of the government.
I believe that he will appreciate the
fact that we have placed in the hollow
of his hand, not only the unselfsh
hopes and patriotic aspirations of the
populist party, but the most sacred
cause that was ever entrusted to liv-
ing man, and that be will not betray
the trust
SIN conclusion, permit me to say that
if my 20 years of work entities me to
the confidence Of my co-workers let me
ask them to lay aside every other con-
sideration and help elect Mr. Bryan
not for his sake, but for the sake Of
the principles which we all hold dear
and sacred. If success is achieved the
populist party can never be denied the
glory Of the victory. If defeat awaits
US, and our standard bearer falls, let
there be no populist arrows found
either in his breast or in his back. Let
the responsibility rest upon other
shoulders than our own. Sincerely
yours, S. f. NORTON"
To all OF which say amen"
GEORGE G. WARD.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30
Cnuardlr Thrnais.

The frequent announcements made
by manufacturers and men at the head
Of large concerns that, in the event Of
Bryan's election, they will close their
workshops and throw hundreds Of men
out Of employment, strildngly Indicate
the desperate straits to which the re-
publican party is reduced in this came
paign. OF course these announcements
are made for but one purpose. 1t is
hoped by such threats 70 intimidate en-
ployes. Fortunately, with the secret
ballot system, all this need not inHu-
ence the vote Of a single wOrklngman,
It probably will not, But it is bull
doing. None Of these plutocrats mean
word Of it. IL Bryan is elected, they
will 90 right en- as they did before. IL
is the meanest, most despicable form
Of cowsrdly campaigning.-TammaDy
Times
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30
mcKlaley Is Doomed.

It is becoming clearer anu more clear
every day that the people Of this eouR-
try want none Of Mckinley in the pres
ent serious crisis. He is not the man
for the emergency. The masses are
suffering from evils that must be Grade
Gated; the whole structure of govern
ment is trained. warped and out Of
plumb. The country needs in the pres
ident's chair a firm, independent, clear
sighted man, one who is not owned by
or mortgaged to interests in conflict
with the interests of the people. As
Mr., Plat said last May, Maj. MeKln-
ley is too imPressionabiei he would be
as wax in the hands Of such men as
Hanna. The serious character Of the
times and the needs Of the hour ali pro.
test against the election of such a man
as Maj. Mckinley. The crisis demands
bis defeat. and the people viii meet the
crisis, The major is doomed,-Bing-
bamton On. " Leader.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30
Free Coinage Means Prosperity.

) Ny answer to Mr.. Whitney's state
neat, that the election of a free coin
age president aud congress would
plunge the country into ruin, is as fol-
lows: son the election of q president
and congress in November committed
to free coinage, the danger of a panic
will pass ia a day. We will pass the
danger lire the moment the fact is
known. The next day silver viii be
gin to advance aad gold decline. De-
ciiHihg gold will Come outof its hiding
place q few days after the election in
ugry 10 seek investment and viii
sffFs.s-a ssaio csrcala tsssl. Efsit
z- . tHvesk e tie tl5lass That are
rising, for Il VII fall IN xallIe. This
IS a ieW ioex0Ta BE as any Of the laws
Of trade. The wheat in existence is
sure &c fail in value when It is known
that 8 large new crop is coming; the
-sifset Is esnliugi the effect IS feis be.
ksra the crop is harvested So it viii
ps with gold whsnit is known that a
aeW crop Of money is coming. Mr.
ffhituey's statement Of predicted
ruin is the threat Of WsH sweet and is
sssteaosd to frlghtsa business meu
sfa iatinidste Inc psGpie. iii is trus
sass tbs msoog pawsE CHE % whss
5 =Rlses snsa & Il & ssi6eisat reason
~ IS orsgil.0e. sat tfsatias Is s. 81
Hsn al tie fsFeblse
II. z. lcossl 5AHFEs,
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30
THE PEOPLE WILL WIN.

The Money Power with Trusts, Corpora
lions and Combines Are Doomed to Igno-
miniOu5 Defeat,
All the indications now favor the be-
lief that Bryan will carry most, if not
all, of the contested states of the mid.
die west by great majorities, and be
overwhelmingly elected. The silver
question is understood out there, for it
has long been studied and debated by
the people. Moreover, the spectacle Of
all the trusts, syndicates and predatory
millionaires of the east massed on Ne
Kinley's side has necessarily had a
tremendous effect in regions populated
by producers. What are to Mckinley
his chief elements of strength on the
Atlantic seaboard-the concentration
of wealth in his behalf, the newspaper
press clamoring for the maintenance
Of the single gold standard, and the
elaborate money campaign planned
and being carried into execution by
Boss Hanna-are the sources of his
greatest weakness in the west Wall
street and everything that Wall street
has come to import to the non-metro-
politan mind work day and night for
Bryan beyond the Alleghauies.
The enthusiasm with which the
millionaires Of the trusts sprsng to the
support of Mckinley and the gold
standard, their ingenious assumption
that their interests are Of necessity the
same as those of the country, and that
an attack on their fe in privileges is
an assault on the national credit and
honor, have reused class feeling to
fever heat That is to be deplored,
but the miliionaires, thinking only of
themselves and their profits, lighted
the fire. Bryan, as he himself has put
it, stands for all who suffer from the
trusts against the few who profit by
them. The west wants an expanding
currency and an honest, stable dollar
based on both the precious metals and
worth 100 cents, no more, no less. The
west does not admit the superior Wis
dom, or virtue, or right to rule Of the
opulent minority. The west holds to
the old-fashioued notion that this re-
public was designed to be a good place
for ordinary men rather than sof5
thing for handful of gentlemen with
the money-making talent.
Unless there shall be a reaction with
in the short space remaining between
now and November 8, William Jen-
nings Bryan viii be the next president
of the United States. And the outlook
is far more favorable for q democratic
groundswell than for republican re-
action. Considering the direction and
force of the political wind out west
and down south, one IN search Of over
confidence would hardly think Of look
ing for it at republican headquarters
N, Y. journal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30
RAILROADS IN PouTlos.

They Could Not Get in as Deeply with Gov
eminent Ownership IS Under the Present
System.
If we remember rightly, one of the
arguments which Mr.. c. P. Huntington
and patriots of hissort advance against
any essay in government ownership Of
railroads-such an essay, for example,
as would be made should the govern
ment exert its right to foreeiose on
some of the railroads now fraudulently
held by Mr.. huntingdon flat anew
and dangerous element would be in
troduced into national politics. Think
of the tremendous power Of an adj
ministration which controlled the posi-
tions Of the hundreds of thousands of
railway employees in the nation, say
the gentlemen who now conduct the
roads for their own profit at the gem
eral expense. Think of the coercion,
OF the political assessments, of the dis
examinations practiced for partisan
ends possible under public ownership.
And so, having pointed out evils which
are unquestionably possible under pub
lie control, these interested patriots
turn to their regular occupation Of
giving lively illustration of the evils
which are notorious under private
ownership
Just at present the people are taking
the railroad managers at their word
and doing heap Of thinking. They
can descern with the greatest clear
ness that even under so sstute and un-
scrupulOus a manipulation of political
patronage as Senator Quay or Mr.
Platt government roads will not be a
whit more sin politics" than the most
of the railroads are to-day. No nation.
al administration would dare topermit
the official in charge of the railroad
bureau to refuse excursion rates to
representatives of one political party
and grant rates so low as to be wholly
unrenumeTative to represen tatives
of another. It is impossible to
conceive to-day Of a president or
cabinet officer compelling en-
ployes in any department to wear
campaign buttons, to attend par
tisan meetings or to enroll themselves
in clubs of a certain political faith on
pain of dismissal or blacklisting. Nor
would government roads make cam
paign contributions. These things the
railroads do to-day. Twenty-Five
years ago the administration perhaps
might have paralleled them, in the
days when militarism was still potent
10 Washington. To-day no admins
tFation would venture upon them.
Coercion, when attempted in the civil
service, is yelled, not brutality enforced.
In the years to come the railroad
managers of this country will fnd their
infamous record of 1896 coming up ta
plague them. Not only the interstate
roads, but street railways, telegraph
and telephone companies, gas and cleo
trio light concerns-in short, all the
possessors Of natural monopOlies, which
many people think should be held foT
all the people, have shown this year
that corporations are as deep in poll
tics as the politicians themselves, and
that under even an extreme socialistiC
organization Of society the political
liberties OF the citizen could not be
more restrained than they are to-day
or will be if Mark Hanna and his
satellites have their way.-N. 7, Jour
nal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

In his message 70 congress, Deem
Der !, 1890, page 90, abridgement Of
messages and documents, President
Harrison said: st IS curious TO note
that the advance in the prices Of srti-
cles wholly unaffected BY tue tsviH act
sFaa By many hastily asesibsd 70 tnet
that She Eensrzi tendency - the mar
ksts was upward from inGueecss
wholly apart from the recent tariff
legislation. The enlargement Of oRr
currency by the silver bill undoubtedly
gave an upward tendency to trade and
had a marked eject on prices; but this
natural aud desired eject Of the silver
legislation wss by many erFeneousiy
attributed to tbs tariff act
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

ruptcy an6 The foreclosure by EngiisA and
European creditors Of ous ggeat igdss
trles and The sastng ruin Of our ssrieu.s
turai glasses
'Ths American workman whs votes lo-
William Mckinley votes Cor perrna-seiE
reduction d wages.
'-Tha American business man or sssnA-
facturer who votes at the dleiation y TIE
London-NsW York goid combine vcsss r2t
natloaai bankruptcy and nauenaA a--,
..--.- =
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30
bfcKinler,s PromIses.

Mckinley is making promises Of pros
perity. How can he give prosperity
What are his promises worth2 Can be
make laws2 Who is behind him, that be
assumes to be so great2 From whence
does be get any authority OF right to
make promises that he he has no power
to fulnn? A subscription was once
taken up for Mckinley while governor,
lie bursted up everybody connected
with him. He could not redeem his
written promises until he got help from
Mark Hanna and other capitalists TO
whom be is under obligations that will
bind his acts if be is elected. McKin-
ley'g promises are not worth So cents Gu
the dollar.-Illinois State Register.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

They say that gold is the most stable
and reliable money, and yet there Is no
sort Of money that Is harder 10 end
when you want il, And look 81 tie
shabby tricks ia plays On helpless Fso-
pies. When it is needed It iies aasg.
and when It isn't needed &c comes back
ana works little schemes TO create 5
need for t. Gold Is ct money for he
sharks that deal in il, and both need to
be restrained By laW.-Binghamtog lN.
W Lender.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

"A correspondent of the American
Banker asks If under free coinage dol
lars would pass at the bullion value or
at the stamped value to which that
paper. the organ Of the American
RsaBers' association. replies thst III
51s United States ae2sznaaesst sao-iiss.
stamp oce dollar upon s. CENTS worth
Of silver, or tea cents worth Of silver,
for that matter, the coin would pass a.
its UNCONVENTIONAL amount UnQuestiop-
ably. The only way IA which the orig
inai value OF the silver in such coin
reasserts itself is in the rise Of prices
as expressed il that eeiB.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

This is the first time in the his
tory Of our politics taat a candidate for
president has chosen his largest cred
itor as his political manager. Hanna,
who paid McKinley's debts and has a
mortgage upon al his possessions.
managed his contest for the nomina-
ton and is the absolute boss OF his iR-
terests IN the campaign. Il is not uns
common in business affairs for tine
creditors OF an insolvent concern TO
run It in the interest Of their claims.
but this is the first time a presidential
candidate has fallen into the hands Of
the receivership and is being managed
for the interest of the creditors, Of
whom the receiver himself is the largest
and most rapacious. - Illinois State
Register.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

Last year Cur blast turnaces iseI.
producing ct the rate Of ti,0o0,oo9 fS1
& year. now At tn rate OF 6.5o0.S92 81
oRe-half Southern furnaces bare set
immense quantities. within two Neslsl
HnyarE know tn- snQrmces festr'e- scti
sldsl by tres silgeE Wi!isdYaees-el
Is looks &C e The iroy trade woulc s2sl
-asxs year. ralirsal soaEtfusi.1H sll
90 epd general sF5s1 sSpspae-}
SelHkla 3lsM
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

Mr.. Cleveland is Dow compelled TO
turn to Canton fer his commentator,
and It Is delivered TO the excursionists
who are hauled there on Mark Hanna's
trains. When Mckinley lauds Cieve-
land and Carlisle, and when an alleged
labor procession cheers Mark Hanna.
It is time for the electors Of the eopH-
try TO east their ballots in such map
neF as 10 protect themselves from al
further expeditions Of organized greed.
N. Y. Journal.
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

The difference on tbs silver cues
tien S this and nothing more; dc.
Kinlsy and the republican psattoFa
ssTors silver Whenever kaglaHa COM
ssnss Ms BrYsu sud tas hmsgiesa
as0gis fsQ5e silver without ssklss
EaRiaaa 81 iI5e tbs setriose eeEs
fas iibsstv uishous sssiag EHZltas
while ths so5lsa were % SavcF Of 80
glands die.alioa siesge Ezpgs
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

This hattie Of The ballots Of 1885 Is
not against the rspHbiicez psrtys It is
the pecpls Egeiast q lacHsyed afist0c
9sey-tae welfare sEa hsppiuess q tbs
great pizia psopis. tas paFpstgstion
aa6 indspsndsnc6si this hatson ms.
t6s power Of mDnsy e Egle yois iol
lirgdn elselss4
The Goodland republic. [volume] (Goodland, Kan.) 1891-1907, 1896-10-30

To the alarm cry thas free coinage
Of silver would drive gold out O eirs
cuiagion the New York sun Fefii-st
sgTbereejs no geld 10 speak 3t .nsissoz
pear from cireulaiion- yer ga fs'
lliniev claims that We AaFe 5efsi
$4,000, coo in circuiaiioH. Vhete
Il? Have the farmers or coal Fiiasrs
GOT It stored away under their BEDS
nlincis State Register.
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11
BIG COMBINE OF
LIGHT COMPANIES,
Edison Electric and the Gas
Company About to
Unite.
NEGOTIATIONS PENDING
Subject Discussed at Sessions of
the Compromise Pro.
moters.
GAS STOCK HAS ADVANCED.
The Mutual Electric Company Has
Not Yet Been Admitted to the
Consolidation.
GAS STOCK HAS ADVANCED.

Active negotiations have been in progress
since last Thursday to effect consolida-
tion of the San Francisco Gaslight Com
pany and the Edison Electric Light and
Power Company of this City.
The conferences have been conducted
with great caution to preven discussion of
the subject on the street, yet rumors eman-
ating from day to day have enhanced the
value of the gas company's stock.
On the strength of report generally
accepted as true gas stock advanced from
81 to 84114 last Monday and then fell off
again to 8115. Brokers have done consid-
cradle business and note an advance during
the past two weeks from IA to s415. There
is talk that the stock will go to 100 if the
consolidation is effected op favorable
terms.
AS far as can be ascertained the negoti-
ations have been conducted by James B.
Stetson, George w. Prescott and Joseph B.
Crockett.
A prolonged session was held Saturday
afternoon, and then it was believed that
the differences existing had been adjusted J;
but Monday morning it was learned that
several points of disagreement still existed
Yesterday another session was held and
word passed around last night that the
committee would meet again to-day.
Conflicting opinions were expressed last
night. A well-known broker, who is In a
position 10 get early and accurate intelli-
gence of the deal, SAID positively that no
The San Francisco call., 1896-03-11

agreement had been reached, and it was
doubtful if the parties negotiating would
ever come to an agreement, as five or six
points of difference still existed, and
neither side was inclined to make the con-
cessions necessary to settlement.
On the other hand well-know capital
ist,who IS not at present an owner OF either
gas or electric stock, said: ''You may rely
on it thata consolidation has been effected.
Prescott, Stetson and Crockett, having the
matter in hand, will reach an amicable
conclusion. Capital prefers compromising
to fighting.
"There may be some minor details to
be adjusted, but you will find that an
agreement has been reached on the main
question"
AS far as can be learned the Mutual
Electric Light Company, with which AL
vinza Hayward and P. B. Cornwall are
connected. cuts no figure at present in the
negotiations for consolidation of the gas
company and the Edison corporation. 1t
is possible, however. that the three cor
porations may get together and advance
the price of light throughout San Fran
cisco