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The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-07-25
CANADA OlSPLEASED.
The Following Is an Editorial Sample
From the Toronto World:

The Following Is an Editorial Sample
From the Toronto World:
"From one point OF view we are
somewhat pleased with the Democrats
of the United States. That party con-
tains the scum of the nation. The re-
cent Chicago convention has fully es-
tablished the truth that underlies the
celebrated American epigram which
points out that while every Democrat
may not be horse thief, every horse
thief is Democrat. We are somewhat
pleased, we say, at the recent demon
stration of this horse thief and repudi-
alton party. This time their dishon-
esty and thievish intentions are direct
ed against the United States. Great
Britain need no longer lose any sleep
over the threats of Americans. They
carry within themselves the germs of
self-destruction. The republic is hon.
eycombed with pestilental microbes.
The nation that is in cold blood debat-
ing whether or not it will pay its just
obligations is pretty far advanced in
decline. While the demand of the sill
verites may be turned aside this time,
we may rest assured that the horse
thief party will keep at it until they
have consummated the villiany they
have in view. Let us no longer lose
any sleep over the threats of the Unit
ed States. They are themselves on the
verge of disruption. Within twenty
years we may see the octopus split up
into two or even three republics and
then there will be so much fighting
between themselves that they will have
no desire to twist the lions tail or in
furiate the Canadian beaver.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-07-25

andor-showing that his convictions
were the result of much thought and
profound deliberation.
When asked his opinion of the Mani
tou manifesto of Teller, ct ais, Mr..
Metzel replied:
ut has my unqualified endorsement
and shall certainly support Bryan
and Sewall as becomes a loyal Ameri-
can citizen, but," he added, "beyond
that draw the line."
"What incentive prompted you to
remain in the convention until a vote
was taken?"
~ had very strong suspicion that
the little isolated gold bug contingent
OF Montana entertained nefarious de-
signs, and had Col. Sanders secured a
seat through the agency Of his order
from T. B. Miller, he would have held
the vast assemblage of sound money
diciples spell.bound under the mesmer-
ism of a false doctrine and misrepre-
sentation of our Montana constituency.
Just imagine what ridiculous and
humiliating spectacle Montana would
have presented"
''Do you think the famous order would
have been entertained?"
"With so much bias and cyclonic
coercion there is no doubt about it. I
lost no time in consulting with exper-
fenced parliamentarians who were
unanimous in the opinion that the Col
onels order would hold good in case
our seats were vacated. Much garbled
and unjust criticism construed our
action into a wrong Interpretation.
Mr.. Hartman advised us of his inten-
tions and knew what ours were. He
volunteered no advice, understood our
motives and believed our several ac-
tiOns were all for the best under the
circumstances"
"YOu will remember" continued Mr..
Metzel, ''that Col. Dolman was the
first alternate, Thomas 3. Miller the
second, Goddard the third and so on
down the list. Sanders assuredlv
would have fought for seat as SUBJ
stitute for Miller had the opportunity
presented ITSELF"
"What do you think of Strevelle?"
"He turned out just exactly as pre-
dicted. They made light of my pre-
dictions when in Butte, but were
careful not to accept my wager OF a
suit of clothes that my conclusions were
essentially correct"
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-07-25

IF you need anything for
| yourself; if you wish to
make a birthday, anniversary
or wedding present; if you
need an engagement or we'd
ding ring; if you need
watches, diamonds, jewelry,
Sterling silver, fine silver
plated ware, American cut
glass, fine china, Hungarian
and Bohemian bric-a- brac,
clocks, opera glasses, canes,
umbrellas, tortois shell combs
silver mounted belts, blouse
waist sets or anything in the
way Of silver novelties, you
find in our stock just what
you are looking for. If your
watches or jewelry need re-
pairing, send them to us. If
desired, we will mail you an
estimate Of expense before
repairing. We furnish an
engraved plate and one hun
dred calling cards for $3.50;
after the first lot $1.00 per
hundred. Samples sent on
application.
HIGHT & FAIRFIELD, Jewellers
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-07-25

For the first time in several years,
the Anaconda smelters were closed
down for couple of days last week.
The temporary suspension was occas-
ioned by necessary repairs to the water
fumes.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-07-25
For Sale.

l have 30 head of COWS for sale, all
good milkers-frOm , to s years old
select cows, mostly HOlsteins. Butter
route if preferred: includes number
Baby separator and 2-horse power en-
gine. Will sell separate if desired.
Apply at this office.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30

From every section of Madison county
comes reports of wonderful finds in a
way. The present season
promises to be the busiest as we'll as
the most prosperous season in years.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30
PEOPLES PARTY PRIMARIES AND
CONVENTION.

Notice is hereby given that the Peo-
pies party of Madison county will hold
their primaries in their respective pre-
cincts on Saturday, June 9th, 1896 be-
tween the hours of 6 and 8 p. m. to
elect delegates and %alternates to the
county convention, which will be held
at the court house in Virginia City,
the following Saturday, June 18th at
II o'clock a. m. Said convention will
elect four delegates and their alter
mates, and two delegates at large to the
state convention to be held at Boulder,
June 233d. and to transact any other bus
mess that may properly come before
said convention.
The following are the number of del
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30
WANTS TO DISCUSS 1T.

EDITOR MADISONIAN:-I have re-
ceived a number Of letters criticizing
my position on the silver question as
stated in a recent number of the MADI-
SONIAN. OF course these criticisms
are adverse and in some cases decend
to personal hostility. | would like to
say to the writer's and to all other read
ers Of the MADISONIAN that no person.
al controversy a be Of any interest to
the public. nor can there be anything
learned by such controversies, and |
must respectfully decline them. But if
any Of these gentlemen will write out
their views for publication in this pa
per | will do my best to answer them,
and to present that which | believe the
right side of this money question. do
not pretend to be infallible or that my
opinions necessarily carry much weight.
| a only state in such language as
can command, what seems to me to be
the true interests OF the people of the
whole country. | do not object to the
coinage of silver or to its use as money,
provided the stamp On the coin shall
tell its true value and that a dollars
worth of silver shall be coined into a
silver dollar.
GEO CHTFFT. DIT
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30
r. G.J.jC.

To Buffalo and return for the n. +.
a. meeting. The Union Pacific will
take the lead in this. as in all other ex-
c%ursions, the coming season by reason
of the superior accommodations, less
changes of cars, changes being made
at agreeable hours, quick time, and pas
sing all the points Of interest en- route.
Dates of sale, routes and limits will
be announced in detail a few days
later. $50
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30

A public hall is one Of the crying
needs. Put your mark opposite the
word ives"
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30
REMEMBER THE SOLDIER.

To-day is the day which this great
nation of seventy million has set aside
to do honor to the nations dead. And
il is the custom. in order that the mem
DRY of him be imperishable to strew
flowers over the grave of the soldier,
whether he carried musket or wore
shoulder strap. and, we are glad to say,
whether he wore the blue or gray.
There is no nation on earth so great
as these United States. In war as in
commerce it is away above and beyond
the powers of the earth. And there is
no nation on Gods footstool which has
so grandly sweet a custom as this
the placing of fora on the grave of the
fallen soldier. whether he be simple or
great. whether he be sung of in song OF
~imortalized in story. and whether he
be forgotten. or whether he fought
under Grant or Lee. To-day he is the
same: and a nation which can stop the
busy throb of to do honor to
a forgotten hero is great in all that
the word implies.
Mr.. A. J. Bennett, state committee
man. is in receipt Of letters from both
Senators Carter and Matte. thanking
the republicans of Madison county for
their Endorsement and complimenting
the county convention on its splendid
platform.
From every section of Madison county
comes reports of wonderful finds in a
mining way. The present season
promises to be the busiest as we'll as
the most prosperous season in years.
A public hall is one of the crying
needs. Put your mark opposite the
word yes"
Something is wrong with u govern
mental system when the president re.
fuses to take any action in the Cuban
matter. even after the passage of strong
belligerent resolutions by both senate
and house. Or does the president ''neeC
fixing" We are OF the opinion hat he
does.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30
TIE WEATHER..


The electors of Virginia will have
an opportunity of approving or disap-
proving of the proposition to bond the
city for the purpose of building a city
hall. next Monday. at which time the
special election will take place.
apparently, is limited to a very few.
Just how many are opposed to the
measure it is, of course, impossible to
say, but those who have spoken against
the project are not as numerous as the
fingers Of n hand.
This being the case we would like to
see the measure carry by unanimous
vote. The Indications are that the
vote win be almost unanimous in its
favor and We're the city 10 vote AZ an
unit on the proposition the word would
go out among our sister towns that the
citizens OF Virginia were OF one mind
when it comes to a matter of enterprise
and public spirit. 1t would be IA record
worth preserving. and would show that
the Heaven-born spirit Of harmony
makes It's abiding place on the golden
banks OF Alder gulch.
Why should anyone vote against the
proposition: If it carries it means the
erection Of d beautiful building: one
that will stand and proudly bear silent
testimony OF our thrift and enterprise
When We are dead and gone and a great
city has sprung up about the town
wherein we now dwell. It is a build
ing which We will all have an oppor-
tunity of enjoying occasionally: a struc-
ture OF which we are sorely in need.
We understand that it is the inten-
tion Of the council to construct it with
the view of bringing in all the revenue
possible. Not a single room is to be
reserved for the council or officials if 1t
a be rented. There will be a large
auditorium. q lodge room and Office
suites, all of which will be a regular
source Of revenue. Our most conserva-
tive business men assert that the rev.
enues will more han pay the interest
on the bonds and place Il small, sum IN
the sinking fund each year. ii This is
the case, and we believe it is. on what
grounds can it be opposed.
But granted that such is not the
case: that the revenues will be such as
as to leave a small deficiency to be car
ried 10y taxation each year. What will
the plttance mean to even the heaviest
taxpayers in the city?
And aside from this the building will
mean the disbursing Of a little money
among our artisans: it will increase the
value OF real estate: building is contag.
ions and it may mean the erection of a
few more substantial structures: and
o al! It will add TO the beauty and
dignity OF our little city and be a source
OF pleasure and a JOY forever. Vote TO,
bonds.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30

a vote for bonds is q vote for a new
I in Virginia. Ii is Il vote for enter
prise and public spirit. See to it that
yOp vote that way.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30

So an e~nterprlsing young man is
about to start a newspaper and Il cigar
factory in Sheridan. Well. between
the two institutions a mai ought to oct
a puff" occasionally.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30

to support the nominees of the party in
county, state and nation at the coming
election.
After the convention the county CEN
trail committee will meet.
ARCH'D McGOWN.
County Chairman.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30
A difference
ola day.

Go east over the Burling-
ton and you will reach
Omaha II hours sooner
Kansas City 10 h + 5
sooner
St. Louis . hours sooner
than the man who takes
any other line.
1Ena1a Possibly you doubt this
EM5liH1mY but it is true just the same.
&iSHA43SS2 Get one OF our folders
i{lIlIl;1 open it-look at the map in
N&i t-and You will understand
why it is true.
Tickets and timetables
at the lacal ticket office.
w. w. Johnston, Com. Agt.
BILLINGS. MONT.
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30

We invite all legal voters to partici-
pate in Il primaries, who believe that
the Peoples party more nearly repre-
sent their views than any other, and
who honestly and in good faith expect
The Madisonian. (Virginia City, Mont.) 1873-1915, 1896-05-30

DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
Azure Grape Cream of Tartar Powder.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
BRIDAL wARDRoBES.

Shower bouquets of roses, sweet
peas, orchids and carnations are II
vogue, and lately Southern belle
started the fashion for jasmine flow
ers.
One of the most important events in
a woman's life is decidedly her we'd
ding day, and as most women nean to
marry but once, that one wedding
dress must make bright spot IN the
memory of lifetime.
A very handsome reticule to be used
with bridal travelling gown is made
of violet tinted leather, decorated in
O framework OF Japanese tortoise-shell
work and lined with a pale buttercup
silk. This is made after the heart de-
sign and is carried on the arm.
The stunning wedding gown is al
ways white. This year it Is white
satin. It is made with full skirt,
wreathed in Irish point lace, with q
nice long train. The bodice is usually
made with a fall of lace and wide
revers. The sleeves are moderately
large and trimmed in lace. The neck
is high and massed in lace, and the
veil is draped in Russian style from
O wreath of orange blossoms at the
crown of the head.
A handsome going-away gown can
be fashioned of pearl taffeta silk and
pearl jeweled net. The tight. fitting
Louis XIV. coat is very pretty for this
combination with the fullness arranged
IN the stylish godet folds below the
waist line. The large revers made OF
the silk can be covered with the net
and turned back from petal front
made of the silk. Lego mutton
sleeves add grace to the costume, OF
which the skirt is made full and plain.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
A Railroad Across the Atlantic.

The Chairman of the Tower Bridge
Committee, London, is said to have
once received letter from Belfast
genius, with q proposal which COM
pletely puts in the shade any possible
imaginable way of bridging or tunnel
ing the English Channel. He declared
that he had invented nothing less than
submersion railway and locomotive
engine to cross the Atlantic. Such
details as the provision OF air for the
passengers and coal for the engine ap-
pear to have been too trivial for him
to condescen d to consider, but doubt
less in due course these trihes will be
provided for. A very similar absurd
ity is the proposal OF French ply
sician to form syndicate-but what
can that blessed business. syndicate,
not do-for the purpose of construct
ing a submarine railway along the bot
tom of the channel, the cars to be
provided with air tubes reaching to
the surface.
A more genuine engineering pro-
posal is that for the postal tubes be-
tween France and England. Each tube
is projected to have diameter OF
three feet, to be suspended by steel
cables at height of 120 feet above
the water. The cables are to be fixed
to pillars reaching from the bottom to
the required height. erected at inter.
walls of 800 yards apart. Miniature
trains, each with suitable load OF
mail matter, will run through the
tubes. A bigger development of this
postal tube is the idea of Spaninrd
to transmit letters in pneumatic tubes
laid from South America to Europe,
by which letter deposited in the tube
at Rio Janiero would arrive in Europe
the same day.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
GOOD ROADS POINTERS.

A broad tired wagon doesn't hurt
any road.
Motor carriages require good roads
and good roads are good.
Poor drainage and narrow tires are
the chief road destroyers.
"Good roads and bad roads, their
advantages and disadvantages, should
be much discussed subject at farmers
Institutes.
In France all carriages are taxed.
Those with seats for one or two per-
sons, $40 year lin round numbers) ;
those with seats for three, SIS, and for
four, $40; while bicycles and tricycles
are taxed 50 each.
In France wagon tires are from three
to ten inches wide, usually from four
to six, depending upon the weight OF
the load. In Germany the law pre-.
scribes that wagons for heavy loads
must have width of tire of not less
than four inches.
The roads of Europe are the growth
OF a hundred years. Napoleon began
those in France for military purposes
those of Germany largely grew out OF
the sane causes. while Italy had only
to keep up the ancient but splendid
highways of the early Roman conquer
ors. In England good roads generally
have arisen in the last fifty years. -
Western New York Farmer. l..
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
MALTESE LACE IN FAVOR.

A little impetus las just been given
to the wearing of Maltese lace by the
exquisite white parasol cover presented
by Maltese ladies TO the Duchess OF
York. It bids fair to rival imitation.
Valenciennes for the fuckers and
rufaes we are all beginning to wear.
but it is naturally more expense.
Very good Maltese patterns are re-.
produced in white cotton by the lace
makers of Bedford and Buckingham.
shire, and though less expensive and
not so fine as the genuine imported
article, it answers very we'll, and can
be washed like any other pillow lace.
The great thing to remember is that
starch is an abomination, and it must
not be rubbed, only we'll soaked and
''swished" in soapy water, dried under
heavy weight and pulled out with
the fingers.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12

extravaganza originated in gay Paris,
where the jewellers are falling over one
another IN their attempts to ind some
new use to which to put gems.
There are now on the market as q
unique result of this attempt to find
or devise something new, gloves in the
backs of which are set precious stones,
diamonds, rubies, pearls and emer-
aids, and in fact any gem whose nat
ural color harmonizes or makes
pleasing contrast to the color of the
glove. Diamonds seem to be the fa-
vorite gems used for this purpose.
The Jewels are set in the back of the
glove along the seam and are held In
place by means of a small nut attach
ment. Thus far only few OF the
more advanced women Of the ultra
fashionable set have taken to wearing
the diamond ornamented gloves, but
the fad is slowly but surely spreading,
and no man can tell to what extent it
may be carried.
The wearing of gems according to
jewellers has never been so widespread
and extensive as at the present time.
While a year or two ago it was con.
sidered bad form to wear any but the
plainest jewels, the other extreme will
soon be reached, and jewels will be
worn in ways never before thought Of.
Like every other fashion which
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
The Electric Motor and Clothing.

The competition in cheap clothing
has had the effect OF so lowering wages
that the operators in some depart
ments of tailoring find it hard to make
living. But the 'sweating shop"
now has rival in the electric motor,
and many tailoring houses find that
the more use they can n.ahe of elec-
tricity in turning ou. of their goods
the better they are able to undersell
their competitors. One manufacturer
has invented an electrical machine for
cutting ont cloth, which is said TO be
capable of cutting over 250 suits a
day. The average work for a man is
about twenty-five suits day. He can
cut only four thicknesses of cloth;
the machine easily cuts through eight.
1t is lightly constructed, stands four
teen inches high and weighs thirty
pounds. The base is of bronze, the
armature being supported by forged
steel standard. The cutting knife is
protected by a shield. 1t is four in
ches in diameter and revolves with
the rapidity OF buzz saw. The ma
chine oils, sharpens and lights itself
automatically. 1t develops one.eighth
of horsepower and works on ITO.
volt circuit. Chicago Record.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
Flags That Will Stand Wear.

The item of the expense of keeping
"Old Glory" floating Ievery day over
public buildings or schoolhouses where
the daily display of the National ban.
ner is rendered obligatory is not q
small one.
In East St. Louis, ILL.,, q company
has been formed with capital OF
100000 to 60 into the manufacture
of sheet iron, zinz and other metal
flags. The material from which the
flags now in use are made is not very
durable, and IN the soft coal burning
States the banner lasts at best but a
few weeks, all depending on the
weather, and until after q weeks use
it becomes SO dirty as to almost lost
its identity, says the Chicago Chron-
icle.
The Stars and Stripes, duly waving
and apparently futtering, will be
painted on the metal and then enam-
eled. When dirty the flag can be
lowered and washed. Such flags will
withstand the gales which SO readily
whip those now in use into ribbons.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1896-08-12
SHOES IN SEASON.

White canvas shoes are to be worn
only with white outing frocks. Even
then only the Cinderellas of society
should wear them.
White kid and satin slippers should
be wrapped in blue tissue paper, not
in white. The acid which is used to
render paper white acts upon the
fabrics wrapped in it and yelloWs
them.
Slippers are intended for indoor
and piazza wear only. The only per-
son who can be excused for walking in
them is love-stricken young woman
who wanders about beaches and gardens
in romantic meditation and inappro-
pirate attire.
Tan shoes are suited to all sorts of
outing and to ordinary business wear
in summer. They are not appropriate
for dress affairs, and the young woman
who dons russet. leather boots for cere-
monious calls or semi ceremonious
drives writes herself down as lacking
in fine sense of the fitness Of things.