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The Delta independent., 1896-02-12

their wealth, and as the debts OF all
kinds in the United States alone are es.
timated to be about SO, 600 100000. it is
clear that the consequences OF doubling
the value OF gold in the country is most
| appalling.
Can the United States alone under
take the free and unlimited coinage OF
silver and maintain that metal on a
parity with gold at the ratio OF 16 to
That question must be determined by
the demand the United States can make
for that metal. The demand which the
United States can fairly make for silver
is almost unlimited.
Mr.. Mulham. an English statistican.
in an article in the North American Re-
view last June, states that the effective
force of the United States was equal to
that OF the Great Britain, France and
Germany.
Prof Francis, a French economist, has
recently estimated that the United States
contains one fourth OF the wealth OF the
entire world. Such wealth and power
to silver is bound to make it equal to
gold.
1T is contended that there is in the
United States s647 100000 in gold and
the gentleman from Maine stated this
afternoon that, il free coinage were ee-
tablished, all that money would leave
the country. l deny that statement.
but suppose for the sake of argument
that it were true.
There would be created by that with
drawal OF gold an instantaneous demand
for silver to take its place. There is not
enough silver bullion in the world ready
for coinage to equal that amount and
consequently such great demand upon
such an inadequate supply OF silver
would be bound to raise the price OF sill
yer to 81 % per ounce.
But that is not the only demand
which the United States can make on
silver Their are s346. 600 900 OF United
States notes called greenbacks. There
under the Sherman act, and there are
S2lo.OOO000 OF national bank notes in
circulation. The only reason they are
kept in existence is on account OF there
not being sufficient primary money to
take their place. They, with the gold.
would make sl.343,oOo,ooo that the
United States could legitimately make a
demand on silver for. With such an
enormous demand on the limited silver
bullion of the world it could not help
but elevate silver TO a parity with gold.
which is more than the mines could
furnish. less the quantity that goes into
the arts in p years. But, that is not all
the demand which could be made on sill
yer in this country. There are over
$4,000. 900. 600 indebtedness in the United
States. more than one-half Of which are
short-time obligations payable in lawful
money OF the United States. The min
ute that silver would get to a discount
of even OF oue-half OF l per cent. that
minute there would be a demand by
those debtors for that money. with which
to pay their obligations and that very
demand would increase the value of sill
yer until it equalled gold"
The Delta independent., 1896-02-12
Lincoln a 6jmetallist.

The ST. Louis Globe Democrat
il Abraham Lincoln were alive to
would be as big gold bug as
Cleveland. The Denver Re
replies: President Lincoln
pronounced ideas on this subj
was as sound bimetallis'
In order to prove this il
to cite the last publi>
delivered. his speech t.
then starting on a tour Of the
on April 4, 1865, only ten days BEL
assassination. 1t reads as follows:
Mr.. Colfax: I want you to take a
message from me to the miners whom
you visit. have very large ideas OF the
mineral wealth OF our Nation, | believe
it is practically inexhaustable. 1t
abounds all over the Western country.
from the Rocky mountains to the Pacific.
and its development has scarcely
commenced. During the war when we
added couple OF million dollars every
day TO our national debt, did not care
about encouraging the increase in the
volume Of our precious metals; we had
the country to save first. But now that
the rebellion is overthrown. and we know
pretty nearly the amount OF our national
debt. the more gold and silver we mine.
will make tho payment OF that debt
easier. Now, am going to en- 'ourage
that in every possible way. We shall
have hundreds Of thousands OF disband-
cd soldiers. aud many have feared that
their return home in such great numbers
might paralyxe industry by furnishing
sundeuly greater supply OF labor than
thero will be a demand for. am going
to try to attract them to the hidden
wealth OF our mountain ranges. where
there is room enough for all. Immigra-
tion. which even the war has not stopped,
will land upon our shores hundreds OF
thousands moro from overcrowded Eu-
rope. l intend to point them tothe gold
aud silver thu, wait FOR them in the West
The Delta independent., 1896-02-12

en- sov.-
1.-THE
LsadTille, /,
The Delta independent., 1896-02-12

cided as to the Silver question.-Lake
City Herald.
Schlatter. the healer. has again disap-
peared He has been working near
Santa Fe. n. NJ, and started out into
the Mogollon mining district over
mountain trial considered dangerous.
1t is thought he has perished in the
snow.
An epidemic Of religion has struck
George R. Smith College, Sedalia, Mo-,
and since Friday last all but four Of the
100 students have professed religion.
Monday the shouting and singing Of
students put an end to class work, and
an all-day praise meeting was held in the
college chapel.
Washipgton's birthday, Saturday, Feb
ruary =. has been set apart by mana
gers Of the Leadville Ice Palace as West
ern Slope day.
The Delta independent., 1896-02-12

Tell the miners for me, that l shall
promote their interests to the best OF
my ability. because their prosperity is
the prosperity OF the nation; and we
shall prove in few years that we are
indeed the treasury Of the world
The Delta independent., 1896-02-12
Will Look into the Debs Case.

Senator Hill. from the Senate commit
tee on judiciary. reported from tina,
ton providing for a special commit.
to inquire into the Imprisonment Of
gene V. Debs. The substitute
the judiciary committee to max
vestigation, but makes it
committee is to investiga'
on the whole subject
court. as enforced by
and report to the
additional legis
protection Of
If so. to re
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
A Polar City.

Numbers Of explorers who have sought
the arctic regions in quest of the pole
have told Of mysterious city mirrored
against the northern sky-stately build
fngs in choice architecture, tall and i'm
posing spires, but such as differ from
anything we know about. Whether the
foundation Of this mirage is a reality
and only unacceptable because Of
transportation as to directions, whether
it is awork Of some mysterious remnant
of our race that once occupied the pole,
or whether this is some fanciful feature
of the frost, as the peculiar shrubbery
we see on the window pane-whatever
this is, it must be consigned to the per.
picking enigmas Of the unknown region.
Who knows but some spot, once the the
alter Of busy and advanced human life,
may have escaped the general cataclys-
NAL wreck, and this city may be the ST.
lent and as yet undiscovered witness Of
prepolar times, standing alone in the
dead desolation, in the rigid shroud Of
now polar death. If we must be barred
from entering this undiscovered country,
we may add to our equipment by care
full noting Of its mixture, and then give
to the base Of these phenomena q most
thorough study.-Philadelphia Press.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
Maid, Wife or Widow
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Olympia, Wash.

Land Office at Olympia, Wash.
April 8, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the follow.
ing-named settler has filed notice OF his
intention to make final proof in support
OF his claim, and that said proof will be
made before II. NJ. Sutton, Commissioner
Of U. S. Circuit Court for the District Of
Washington, at Montesano, WASH, OH
Saturday, May %, 1896, viz:
NAPOLEON MILLER.
Of Ocosta, WASH, Hid. Entry No. 1888,
for the u OF SW a, NV "a OF SW d,
SW d OF NV d Of Sec s, TIP Is, North OF
Rye II West.
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon and
cultivation of, said land, viz: William j.
Stafford, of Westport, WASH. John S.
Cheek, Of Ocosta, Wash. George A.
Woodward, Of Ocosta, Wash. Matthew
Bolam, Of North Cove, Wash,
Any person who desires to protest
against the allowance Of such proof, or
who knows Of any substantial reason,
under the law and the regulations OF the
Interior Department, why such proof
should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cross examine the witnesses
of said claimant, and to offer evidence in
rebuttal OF that submitted by claimant.
JESSE +. MURPHY, Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
NOTICE Fol. PUBLICATION.

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH
March IL, 1886.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of her intention
to make final committed proof in SUI port of her
claim, aud that said cOmmuted proof will be
made before H. NJ. Sutton, U. S. Commissioner,
at MontesanO, WASH. on Monday. June l, 1896,
VIZ
MAY L. GRAY.
of Humptulps, Wash. Hid. Entry No 1907, for
the N E u of SectiOn "a, in Township q North
OF Range West.
She names the following witnesses to prove
her continuous residence upon ana cultivation
Of, said land, viz: George Hopkins, Charles T.
DeLosh, Jesse Bates. Patrick REILLY, all of
Humptulips, Washington.
Any person who desires to prOte t against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and rcgula-
tions of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed will be given an
opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to cross-exame the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant.
JESSE +. MURPHY Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
"A BELLE DAME SANS MERC..

My love Is young. my love Is fair, "A
Sweet, true and amiable is she, 50
With turks eyes and topaz hair >.
Alas, my love is lost to mel
Hor no crusades nor cranks confound.
Nor 1bsenitish problems vex:
She has no theories to propound-
I've never heard her mention SEX
She doesn't smile on risque mots;
Her taste in dress Is quite divine;
She's half an angel, goodness knows,
But, ali, she never can be mine.
knew she painted tambourines
And pickle Jars and copper bells,
With flowers and storks and river scenes :
And moonlight views on scallop shells.
She's painted photo frames galore
Wood. velvet, ivorine and brass;
She paints the panels Of the door;
She has not spared the looking glass.
The plush framed plaques upon her wall
Her limp art muslins everywhere,
Tho floral drain pipe in her hall
They know tho pangs I've had to bear.
And now the Rubicon is passed,
Tho great abyss between us set,
The final blow has fall'n Mt last
I've said goodby to Amoret.
Goodby to bliss that might have been,
Goodby to happy hopes that were :.
She's 'draped" vernis- Martin screen
And aspinalled an empire chair.
Pail Mall Gazette.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
49,
A DELAYED BRIDE.
Che Wouldn't BE Welded Till the Condl.
lions Were All Right.

Che wouldn't BE Welded TIL che CondL
lions Were All Right.
The company waited, but the bride
WIS not ready. A bridesmaid was sent
TO notify her that George Edward was
in the oriel room and the band under
the stairs waiting to strike up the first
strains Of the wedding march.
II don't care," she pointed as she
threw herself disconsolately ON divan,
to the great danger Of her veil: "I'm
not going to DO unlucky all my life if I
can help it. Dear, dear, why didn't ]
remember it sooner"
Remember what, dear?" inquired
the perplexed bridesmaid.
"Why. that everything I have on is
new. I did remember that if
married in white,
You have chosen all right.
but I forgot the other:
"Something old and something new,
Or your choice you'll surely rue.
Every stitch I have on is new, and !
just will not stir step until have
something old added to my dress.
''Take my handkerchief, suggested
one Of the girls.
"What could I do with it," whined
the poor thing. brides don't have
pockets; neither do they carry handker.
chiefs in their hands. It would look as
If expected to cry"
II have . happy thought, said the
bridesmaid. Exchange shoes with me. I"
'"They won't fit. My feet are two
sizes smaller than yours.
Thanks, awfully. Haven't you q
pair Of your own Cinderellas?''
"Yes, have" said the bride, jump
ing up in hurry. "Your head is level.
dear. Look in the pink box in the chif-
fonier, or in the blue one Oh, they
won't do, they're so awfully soiled"
"Get me some bread crumbs and q
box Of powder, said practical soul in
the party. "Quicki llhave them white
in jiffy"
you're just dear, " said the grateful
bride. "Now I shall feel that I am
properly married, and that everything
has been done to insure my future hap
pincss. Just one thing more for luck:
"Hurtle shoe
After mo-do."
When the bride descended the stairs
leaning on the arm Of George Edward,
the sweet serenity Of her face was o
subject of favorable comment Her
friends felt that she was not entering
unprepared upon the future awaiting
her, and she felt that way herself
troit Free Press
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Olympia, Wash. |
March 81, 1886.

Land Office at Olympia, Wash.
March n, 1886, !
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before II. NJ. Sutton,
Commissioner of U. $. Circuit Court for the Dis
trict of Washington, at MOntesanO, Wash, on
Friday, May Sth, 1896, viz
THEOPIIILE BORNER,
of fIumptuips WASH. Id. Entry No. l4j6, for
the n u ofSW 4 and NJ of S = of Section
81 and n W 4 of S'W = of Section 80, Township
q North of Range West.
He names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz Albert Hess, Thomas J.
Myers, Herman Baumgart Syver A. Huset, all
of Humptulips, Wash.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the regli-
lations of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given ar.
opportunity at the above mentioned time and
place to crOss-eXumine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebu'tal of
that submitted by claimant.
JESSE F. MURPHY, Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATIONS.
LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WASH
March 16, 1885,

LAND OFFICE AT OLYMPIA, WAsH.,(
March 16, 1861
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before II. NJ.
sutton. Commissioner of U. S. Circuit Court for
the District of Washington, at Montesano,
Wash on Thursday, May IA, 1896, viz:
GEORGE b. HOPKINS,
of Humptulps, WASH Cont Hid. En- ~ No. 1900
for the Z a of Section, IL in Township q north
of Range . west. He names the following wit
nesses to prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of, said land, viz: Alexander
Miller, of Humptulips, Wash; Charles Furlow,
of Humptulips, Wash; John G. Bowes, of
Humptulps, Wash: Mathew Ellison, of Aber-
deem, Wash
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof or who knows OF any
substantial reason, under the law aud the regll-
lations of the Interior Department, why such
proof should not be allowed, will be given an
opportunity ut the above mentioned time aud
place to cross-cXamine the witnesses OF said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal OF
that submitted by claimant.
JESSE F. MURPHY, Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
A Historical Fact.

The Nashville Banner says: "This is
o historical statement that can't be re-
futed, and it goes to the very heart Of
tho financial issue. No country has ever
circulated concurrently for any consid-
cradle length Of time both gold and sill
v.r money when there was free and In
dependent coinage of both. The attempt
ed bimetallism under such conditions
has resulted always in alternate circula-
ton Of the two metals, the cheaper metal
taking the place Of the dearer as ratios
were varied, either BY commercial
causes or 6y legislation.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
HER WEDDING PRESENT.
Marie Was No Doubt as Much Surprise
as Freddie Was.

Marie Was No Doubt as Much Surprised
as Freddie Was.
Young Mr. Smithers, having eaten an
excellent dinner, sat down to smoke q
good cigar while his wife ran up stairs
to make her toilet for the theater.
So peaceful was his state Of mind
that he did not even look accusingly at
his watch when, after the promised
minute" had developed into 60, she
entered the room.
"Seems to me that you are looking
very nice tonight, my DEAR" he re-
marked.
II am so glad you think SO, darling.
Of course I care more for your admira-
ton than that Of any one else. Besides
the SINNERS sit right behind us this
evening, and this dress will give her O
bad headache before the second act is
over.
Mr.. Smithers looked anxious. $50
that is new, is it? Wasn't the old one
good enough?"
"N-not quite, dear. Besides earned
the money for this one myself"
"But how did you earn
"Oh, after you left fell to thinking
what a lot of money $25 was to spend
OH q wedding present for Marie when I
really needed so many things Then an
idea struck me. I remembered all those
pretty things l found in your big trunk
after we were married-the ones that
horrid girl, whoever she was, sent back
when the engagement was broken. I
wouldn't have one Of them myself, but
it seemed pity for them to lie there,
SO went up stairs and looked them all
over. selected thu lovely silver back
ed mirror and cleaned it up until it look
ed just like new, and then p
''Sold it TO buy the dress? see!"
Nothing Of the kind. bought the
dress with the money you gave mo. The
mirror I sent to Marie with our best
wishes. Won't she be surprised, and
why, Freddie, are you ill:"
"Not at all, my dear! You are quite
right. Marie will no doubt be much
surprised, for, you sec, she herself was
the girl who returned those presents;
that is all!'-Baltimore Herald.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Olympia, Wash,

lIuuu OHlct at OlyInplh, WnS1.(
April 3, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following.
named settler has filed notice Of his intention
to make final proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before II. NJ.
Sutton, U. $. Circuit Court Commissioner, at
Montesano, Wash. on Monday June |, 1856, viz.
DAVID MURPHY,
Hid. No 1872, for the SWl4 of SWl4 Sec q, and
NJ. of NWA, sWL of NWli Sec 80, TIP u north,
Rye west.
He names the following Witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
of. said land. viz: Charles Furlow, Joseph W,
Rainey. Charles B. McNnmee, Charles Hurd.
all of Humptulips, Wash.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial rca on. under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department why
such proof should not be allowed will he given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
aud place to cross-eXamine the witnesses OF
said claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal
OF that submitted by claimant.
JESSE F. MURPHY, Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
Time and Step.

Sometimes" said an old soldier,
lone sees the captain Of a company
marching proudly along, in time with
the music, but out of step, the company
right, the captain wrong. Distressing.
But then have seen musician march
ing out Of step to the music Of his OWL
band, and there is now and then a SOL
dier who never really learns to keep
step. The familiar order is, Left, left,
left, left, the left foot down at the
heavy tap Of the drum. New York
Sun
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
Timber Land, Act June 3, l57S-Notice
for Publication.
United States Land Office, |

United States Lana once
Olympia, Wash, February 49, 1856,
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act Of Congress OF
June 3, 1875 entitled "An act for the sale OF
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory"
WILLIAM H. WOOD,
of Aberdeen, Chehslis county. sta OF Wash
ington, has this day filed in his Office his sworn
statement No. 377, for the purchase Of South
west quarter of Section No. %, in Township
No. II north, Range No west, and will offer
proof TO show that the land sou hit Is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for agri-
cultural purposes, and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver OF
this Office at Olympia, Wash. on Saturday. the
25th day of April, 1896.
lie names as witnesses: +. Is. Benn, of Aber-
deem, Wash; Walter Crammatte, of Aberdeen,
Wash: lloyd N. Bush. of Aberdeen, wash;
Charles 7. DeIosh, of Aberdeen, Wash.
Any and all persons claiming adversely the
abOve-described lands are requested to file
their claims in this office on or before said 2 tn
day of April, 1896.
JESSE F. MURPHY, Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Olympia, Wash,

Land Office at Olympia, Wash,
April =, 1896.
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice of his intention
to make final committed proof in support Of his
claim, and that said commuted proof will be
made before II. NJ. Sutton, United States Com
missioner, at Montesano. Wash. on Friday,
May Is, 1886, viz:
PATRICK REILLY,
of Humptulips Wash, Hid. 1906, for the + y of
NWl4 and Lots l and 2, Sec 30, Tp2l n Rye Wv.
lie names the following witnesses to prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
Of said land, viz: Rodney l.. Schell, Lee
Braden, Charles Furlow, Frank Osborne, all Of
Humptulps, Wash.
Any person who desires to protest against the
allowance of such proof, or who knows of any
substantial reason, under the law and the
regulations of the Interior Department.. why
such proof should not be allowed, will be given
an opportunity at the above mentioned time
and place to crOss-examine the witnesses of said
claimant, and to offer evidence in rebuttal of
that submitted by claimant
JESSE +. MURPHY. Register.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
Thin an tho Mist.

Scene, a town in the north on very
misty day.
Sandy Mckay Coming out Of pub
lie house and meeting his minister faco
to face)-Losh, sir, it's an awful de-
ceivin thing, this mist. Dye ken (im-
presslvely), wandered in there the
moo, thinkin it was the grocer 's?-Lon-
don Globe
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1896-04-23
Timber Land, Act June 3, lS7S-Notice
for Publication.

United States Land Ofce,l
Olympia, WASH, March %, 1861
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress OF
June 3, 1873, entitled Gan act for the sale of
timber lands in the States of California, Oregon,
Nevada, and Washington Territory" as eX
tended to all the Public Land States by act of
August 4, 1892.
SCOTT A. MORAINE,
of MOntesano, county of Chehalis. state of
Washington, has this day filed in this Office his
sworn statement No; 1913, for the purchase of
81, in township No. q N, range No. 9 W, and will
offer proof to show that the land sought is more
valuable for its timber or stone than for ngri-
cultural purposes. and to establish his claim to
said land before the Register and Receiver of
this office at Olympia, Wash, on Monday, the
first day of June, 1896.
He names as witnesses: J. J. johnson, of
Cosmopolis. Wash; James Suddith, of Hump
tulips City, Wash Sherman Staples of Hump
tulips City, Wash; G. l.. Simmons, of Monte
sanO. Wash.
Any and ali persons claiming adversely the
nbOvedescribed lands are requested to file
their claims in this Office on or before said first
day OfsJunc, 1896.
JESSE +. MURPHY, Regist r.