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The advocate., 1896-09-16
GOLDANDsILVER QUESTIONS
Cam Silver Coin Be Obtained From the United
States Treasury In Exchange for GOld7

[By Ex-Congressman John Davis, in the
Manhattan Republic.
Your kind letter Of August y reminds
me that in my discussions Of the silver
question I must refer to documents by
name and give page and date, even in
the smallest particulars, in order TO sat-
isfy your gold-bug opponents.
You are right. But 1 had forgotten,
for the moment, that the average gold
bug is still in the kindergarten class on
the money question, and that he seldom
reads anything except the misleading
statements Of his partisan newspapers.
had presumed that your opponents had
read at least some Of the many mastery
speeches in Congress during the great
debate Of the extra session Of the Fifty
third Congress in 1893. now stand
corrected, and will write as il addressing
little children who have not yet mastered
their horn-books.
The case / referred to as an application
to the treasury for silver, offering gold
payment, that was not fully satisfied, is
described in circular rissuedJuly 20, 1885,
by the associated banks of New York. The
circular states that "after careful ex-
animation into the current operations of
the United States treasury" by the
banks, it was ascertained that the gold
reserve was, In their judgment, getting
dangerously low; therefore, the banks
resolved ITO tender to the government
the sum Of 10 million dollars from their
gold reserve in exchange for that amount
OF fractional silver coin."
And it was further resolved that,should
this amount prove insufficient, "a further
sum, not to exceed 10 millins, be offered"
Further along in the circular it is stated
that the silver dollar is not sin popular
demand" but that "the fractional coins
may more largely circulate. And, there
fore, all banks are invited to aid in cir
culatlng the 80 millions (of fractional
coins) now lying idle in the treasury"
Here Is distinct application to the
treasury for from 10 to 20 millions Of sill
yer coin, with a tender of gold in pay
ment for the silver. According to the
newspapers Of the time, the application
was not fully satisfied, though there were
then in the treasury 30 millions OF frac
tional coin lying idle.
Why was the application not fully sat
isfed? That is secret. Don't ask. There
is, also, another secret; deceptive one
The banks said they bought that silvel
to accommodate the government. Blu
the sequel proved very soon that in New
York Siloer change aOGS Dery scarce; il
fact, had been cornered, and was selling
at premium. That was the secret rea
son Of the purchase. OF course, durint
that corner, no applicant at the treasur!
could obtain silver in exchange for gold
for that would have broken the corne
and spoiled the game of the bankers.
The circular referred to was handed t,
me in 1886, toprove to me what good ant
benevolent people bankers are; hoV
closely they watch the necessities ant
dangers of the United States Treasury
and how promptly they sacrifice thei
own interests in order to aid the govern
mentl That same old circular now lie
on the table before me. It's Language
The advocate., 1896-09-16

preached this subject $685. They pre-
dicted that if a dollar was taken from
the whole s1OO,0O0,0OO (of the gold re-
serVe), catastrophe would be the result
Then the banks Of New York city, will
a generosity that they sometimes exer
else when they see they can make some
thing by it, and rarely unless they do
come to the rescue Of the government
and said they would put in $6,000,000 ir
gold. That is the second time they have
come to our rescue. They came to oul
rescue first in 1885" p Congressional
Record, AWg'ISt, 1898, p. 1O18l.
will now offer more specific testimony
as to applications for silver at the treas.
ury being refused. Every observer and
reader Of the memorable debates in Con
gress during the extra session of 1893
will remember that most of that summer
silver coin was selling at premium over
gold in New York city. OF course every
one knows that such a premium could
not last for a day unless the United
States treasury refused to furnish silver
to supply the demand and to break the
corner. In fact the treasury virtually
joins the banks and thus aids the specu-
lators. No merchant in New York would
buy silver coins on the streets at 3 to 5
per cent, premium when he could take
his gold to the sub-treasury in the same
city and supply himself with silver
change without premium. So then, in
every case where silver coin in New York
is selling at premium, 1t may be safely
assured that all applications for silver al
the treasury offering gold payment are
refused. There is no other explanation
Of the existence Of the premium.
In his mastery speech Of September a.
1893, Senator Daniel of Virginia refer
red to this matter as follows:
"How is it that il the silver dollar Il
avoided and distrusted, men are ready tt
pay premium OF from 3 to 5 per cent tt
get possession of it? How is it that tn,
Secretary Of the Treasury tells us tina
gold has been tapping at the door of thr
treasury during this panic, begging to b,
exchanged for the silver dollars that lii
, there uncirculated and disused?"-T Sc
Congressional Record, Appendir, 1898
p. 1479.
Senator Cockrell Of Missouri, Octobe
8, 1893, referred to the fact Of the pre-
MUM on the silver dollar as follows:
"This despised and abused silver dol
lar, even among the gold plutocrats o
New York, commanded a premium Of
to 4 per cent, and some Of thegold mono
3 metallist bankers made handsome prof
in selling the silver dollar as full money
+ | understand from the newspapers tina
/ one broker there made nearly a million
dollars in selling silver money. ."-[ Sc
Congressional Record, Appendir, 1896
p. 247l
That statement explains why and t
r what purpose the bankers came to tn
aid Of the government in 1893, as the
7 had done in 1885, as mentioned by Sena
: tor Teller. Italso proves that the broke
r who made "nearly million dollars
could not have done so il applicants 70
silver at the treasury, offering gold pay
ment, had been accommodated.
l think have made this case so plai
that any person able to see that two an
; two make four, can understand it. But
appreciating that many guld-bugs ar
: unable to do this, | offer another yer
The advocate., 1896-09-16

The ADVOCATE till Nov. IL for l5c.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
WANT OFFICE RETAINED.


Dealers Petition the Government Con-
corning the Revenue Change.
There was a meeting of wholesale
liquor dealers and cigar manufactur-
ers last night at j. f. Lamont's Of
flee in Buford block, and the situa-
ton apropos OF the discontinuance OF
the deputy stamp collectors office
thoroughly discussed. A. Lift was
elected chairman and Meyer Loeb
secretary. A committee composed
of Otto Huber, Henry Lemburg,
Meyer Loeb, l. S. White, Capt. j.
NJ. Beardsley and A. Lift was APP
pointed to draw up a petition to be
forwarded to the proper authorities
at Washington, setting forth the
great Inconvenience and loss the
change occasions to the city and the
dealers, and praying that the office
might be continued. A telegram
was sent Hon. Ben I. Cable asking
him to use his influence in the dealers
behalf
The committee drew up the petit
tion today. 1t is claimed that 25,-
O0J gallons OF liquor are disposed OF
each month by Rock Island dealers;
that much OF this business is done
with home retailers and those in
nearby towns and that if it would be
necessary to send to Peoria, as the
change requires, for each stamp, a
great volume of the business will be
lost and will go to other places
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Wants y Divorce.

Mrs. Elizabeth A. Price has COM
menced proceedings for q divorce
against Thomas Price. She accuses
him of drunkenness.
They were married in January of
1891, Mrs Price AYERS, and they got
along all right for about four years,
when she says her husband fell prey
to the influence of Intoxicating
beverages. and that he became such
n drunkard that it was impossible to
live with him any longer; so in Sep
TENDER of 1895 she left him.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Don't Know What to Think.

Chief Etzel don't know what to
think about the robberies which
have been occurring with such I'M
usual frequency in Rock Island of
late. He says all the attaches of the
department have kept their lamps
frightened since the first visitation
of the midnight mauraders, but have
been unable thus far to land any of
them.
But We'll get 'em yet" the chief
said. Il hardly know what to say as
to who is doing these jobs; but l
hardly believe that outsiders are re-
sponsible. for all the work that has
been done. Anyhow, it looks as though
people pretty well acquainted with
affairs had been taking a hand"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Officers Poor Eye.

A smooth-faced Second avenue bus
mess man came into the court room
during the progress of the pickpock-
cts trial the other day and took a
seat among the large crowd o: spec
tators. He was neatly dressed and
appeared very much interested in
what TRANSFERRED between witnesses
and counsel.
The deputy from the sheriff's Of
fi'e, who has resided here long
enough to know nearly every one in
the city and who occupies seat in
front Of the judges rostrum while
court is in session. began cycling the
late arrival. Finally he employed
the assistance of his eye glasses.
Yet he seemed unsatisfied. He fig
eted aroung awhile. Then he medi-
tafed; took another long glance at
the Second avenue man. sizing him
up from head to toe, then gave it
up. 1t was evident that something
was bothering him. Fioally he sum.
moned a gentleman and whispered
in his ear. He was answered softly
he looked around at the man again
and then his face took on the ap.
pearance of an aged beet.
| The man who was made the obiec 81
OF the officers pier, ing chances has
lived here nearly all his life and
owns property in the city. The Off.
Ger would probably have made an
arrest but that he was enlightened
| by man who lives outside the city
at least the smooth-faced man was
becoming uneasy.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
MCCABE'S
Free! Free!

To call sharp and quick attention
to our great bargains in cur millin-
cry department We will trim free OF
charge all hats and bonuets bought
of us this week except Saturday-for
five days-everythiDg free from
cheapest to best.
Our marked down closing prices
are the lowest we have ever made,
and in addition to this you can have
your trimming done gratis. There
are evident advantages for early
callers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
OF NO NECESSITY.
The Delay in the River Front
Improvement.
WASTING TIME ON THE PROJECT

Council l. Favorable to Ii and Longer
hssitaney sIereIy Invites Complications
The TERMINAL Compsny's Various En-
terprtses.
why does the council hesitate on
the river front Improvement"
This was the question put to an
ARGOS representative this morning
ny citizen who keeps track of pub
lie Improvements, and the addressed
admitting that he could not present
an answer, the interrogation contin-
ned: What l cannot understand is
that with the majority of the coun-
ell favorable to the project, as the
case seems indisputably to be. why
there should be so much putting Off
from time to time and from one
meeting to another. Every irregu-
larity that may nov stand in the
way Of the improvement could be
wiped away and the work advanced
at a single meeting. as l.hope to see it
done at the next session OF the mu-
nicipal assembly"
81 know OF some OF the compiled
tons that have arisen in the past,
and | know of some OF the influences
that are at work to kill this levee
Improvement. l know of unneces-
sary delay on the part of some of the
salaried city officials in this matter,
and on this account admire the way
the aldermen have stuck to this pro-
ject. 1t is happy thought to know
that the majority of the council
stand by the undertaking. but why
further delay? The Rock Island
council is making history in this
river front business. The time will
come when every present member
of the council who favors this en-.
terprise will be proud of it and every
one who opposes it will see the error
of his ways, and if he does not see
it there are plenty of people in Rock
Island who will keep it before him
until he does.
As to the Terminal Company.
..Now about this terminal com
pany's various enterprises, l am in
the first place a friend of the termi
nal company; | believe in encourag-
Ing IT, but this thing OF delaying I'M
provements of vital nature unit
it suits the convenience of these joint
corporations now seeking rights o,
the levee, is all bosh. Are we t
wait au indefinite time to go aheat
with our Improvements until the
terminal company or its ally i
fready to lay tracks or avail itself Of
the privileges it has there, or unit
it gets such additional rights as il
may be after?
LET us meet these questions q:
they come up. Let us put in thu
levee improvement and adjust it t
present circumstances and let wha
comes after ADJUST itself to condi
tons that then prevail. We ar
building for the present as we'll a
the future"
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
POISON POLLUTED.
Condition of Some of the Well
Water in Rock island.
RESULT OF THE ANALYTICAL TEST

Artesian Is All Right, Klver Il Good, but
some OK the Sources of Supply Should
Be Filled Up-Result of An Important
Investigation
Last evening Health Commissioner
NJ. Sala received the analysis of
the samples OF water taken from the
various sources of supply in Rock
Island and sent to Prof. A. W. Pal
mer, of the state university at Cham
paign. The chemical examination
applied to seven samples, three from
the water pumped from the river,
one from the Mitchell & Lynde arte-
sian we'll. one from a well on First
avenue and Ninth street, one from a
we'll at ZIG Sixth avenue, and one
from the we'll on the court house
grounds. The result is to reestab-
fish the dangers in the use of we'll
water and to sustain the warnings so
frequently made by the leading
physicians of Rock Island is this re-
gard. The ordinary well upon which
a great many Of our people rely is
found to be curse, and If two Of
the wells whose supply has under
gone inspection are to afford a cri-
terion most of those throughout the
city should be filled up and their
use discontinued in the interest Of
public health. The one on Ninth
street and First avenue and the one
GA Sixth avenue near Twenty-sev-
enth were found to be polluted with
rn IN 70 hn hY-
tenn as could be imagip idence
of sewage and draip ON ami
NAL refuse being liant. The
court house well is I lin a particu
larly alarming condition, although
there were traces of draining Of veg
etable matter, and this will be inves-
tigated. The artesian water from
the Mitchell 4 Lynde well was
awarded the palm for purity. 1t
was shown to be the best of all.
The River Water.
The river water test was very sat-
isfactory. The sample taken froE:
the river Just before the water en-
tiers the intake pipe showed it to be
comparatively free from contamina-
ton. That as it had passed through
the pipe was of course about the
same, while after it had gone
through the filter was greatly i'm
proved and in it were found no eIe.
ments of danger to those consuming
it. Still DR.. Sala holds that there
should be no abatement of the pre-
cautions many have taken of late in
boiling all water consumed. This is
the safest and surest way to destroy
the possible existence of typhoid
germs.
The analysis ought to serve as a
solemn warning to people to avoid
well water. While the city should
at the earliest possible opportunity
extend its river water supply, it
should likewise increase the filterine
capacity at the works. The system
has grown SO extensively since the
one presented by Mr.. Cable, and af-
terward enlarged by him, was put in
that it is now inadequate to thor
oughly cleanse more than half the
water that goes into the city mains.
But people should make the best
of the circumstances they are inland
Rock Island is by no means as badly
off as many other cities-and be care
full about what water they use.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Police Matters.

John Ryan was assessed s. and
costs for drunkenness. He could
not pay and went to Jail. Ryan was
suspected of having stolen two coats
down town, but no such charge was
preferred against him.
The case of assault and battery
against Charles and Frederick
Schafer. preferred by Benjaman Dill,
was dismissed By Magistrate Schroe-
der yesterday afternoon.
o. S. CRUDE, accused OF stealing
Charles Parker's Scotch terrier, was
given hearing in the police court
yesterday afternoon and the case was
dismissed.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Ladies Underwear,

Surplusage in Ladies' Cotton I'm
Departments to be closed out this
week. too many ladies night gowns,
will be marked still lower this week,
some numbers of ladies' cambria and
muslin drawers, we bought too many.
This week they go at sacrifice to
close them quick. We shall name
a lot OF interesting prices in these
goods which you should not fail to
know all about. main stairway.
second tloor.)
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Silk Mitt Surplusape

will be reduced this week, six days,
six of these prices.
All silk mitts from &c to 81 this
week. six days, at soc.
All silk mitts at Ssc. Acc, SOC and
5sc. the next six daysyour pick for
35c. Those at 25c and pc we will
sell this week at l5c, and small lot
OF lSc and zoe mitts, take them along
at Zoe. Bargains not to be repeated
or found elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28

Camp Slocum is peopled by c. A.
Peterson and family of Galesburg.
Camp Mckinley left the White
City Friday, after having camped for
three weeks.
Miss Minnie Lemburg, of Rock
Island. visited Miss Marie Konoskv
at Camp Locust last week.
Visitors Mt Camp Sylvan Saturday
and Sunday were Paul Otto and Miss
Nettie Otto, of Chicago, and Ed Otto,
of Rock Island.
Moline's Naval Reserves. Of the
Second battalion. |. n. NJ, have gone
into camp at Camp Logan, near
Waukegan. Lake Michigan.
Rubber Neck camp broke up last
Monday and its inhabitants returned
home. Their many friends and
camp associates regretted seeing
them depart.
The boys of Camp Paradise Alley
marched to Camp Locust Friday eve
ming and gave very fine entertain
ment. A large crowd OF visitors and
campers were present and all gath
cred around huge log fire and sang
the songs OF long ago accompanied
by the strains of mandolin and
guitar.
Paradise Alley is the appropriate
title of camp on the west point of
the island. Norman Woodin and
Miss Margaret Mitchell, Of Rock Isl
and, gave the boys a call Friday
evening. Otto Corken, of Rock Isl
and. visited the camp Sunday. Nor
ris Wiicher was also on the register
for Sundays dinner.
Eagle camp was taken in charge
Saturday evening by the following
Rock Island ladies: Misses Lizzie,
Marguerite and Catharine Antony,
Miss Alma Helpenstell and the Mise:
Barbara and Mary Hammar. The
boys seemed to be very happy as
long as they had no dishes to wash
Miss Alma Hellpenstell and Mis-:
Lizzie Antony claim the hobors fol
the best lady fishers on the island
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Kept 1t Quiet.

There was a marriage celebrated
down in Missouri last September in
which two people from this city were
the principals. which has just begun
to leak out. Robert Williams, yard
master in the Rock Island & Peoria
yards here. took trip to Humans
vile, Mo-. about ten months ago.
He soon returned but made no one
the wiser of the happy event which
had occurred. Mrs. Isabella Will
liams. of this city. was making an
extended visit to her mother, when
Mr.. Williams came out there.
The couple went to Bolivar, Mo-,
where they we're married by Rev. r.
Harrison, of the First Baptist church.
Recently Mrs. Robert Williams ar
rived in the city, And Roberts well
kept secret was made known.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
81 Shirt Waists for CSC
ANOTHER CHANCE.

The greatest shirt waist sensation
this season has shown swell crea-
tions gathered from the best makers
OF ladies' shirt waists, goods now in
the height OF fashion; detached col
lars, full fronts, lawns, dimities,
linens. etc. etc. All go at the alb
surd low price is cents: worth 81. so.
$l.6S, $l.15 and 81. all all. all for 6s
cents. At 80 cents. new shirt waists.
worth 81 and 81 25. choice 80 cents.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
A Child Enjoys

The pleasant flavor. gentle action
and soothing effect of Syrup of Figs.
when in need of laxative. and il
the father or mother be costive or
bilious, the most gratifying results
follow its use; so that It is the best
family remedy known and every fam
lily should have . bottle.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28

Upon pure, rich blood and you need
not fear nervous prostration. Nerves
are weak when they are improperly
and insuflicientlv nourished. Pure
blood is their proper food. and pure
blood comes by taking Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. (which is the greatest and
best nerve tonic. 1t also builds up
the whole systom.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
DGWDROP TILL ROBBED
job at Seventeenth Street Saloon Last
Night.

Night.
Some nervv individual sauntered
into the Dswdrop saloon last even
ing while the proprietor was in the
cellar replenishing one of the liquor
receptacles and robbed the money
drawer and decamped without max
ing enough noise to arouse the man
below.
The Dewdrop saloon is located on
the east side Of Seventeenth between
First aud Second avenues-a well
lighted and lively locality. The till
contained about SO. No trace of the
robbers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Gloves.

For CSC, new shirt waists. worth
Use. soc and CSC. choice only 25c.
81 Chamois gloves Csc.
10 dozen ladies button white
chamois gloves, guaranteed to wash,
worth Csc, at SSc. Taffeta ribbons
124c. Fine navy and black stripe.
5-inch taffeta ribbons, value 25c to
3sc, while they last go at 12lc.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28
Free.

All our customers are served free
with Sprague, Warner & Co.'S.
cherry phosphates and root beer; de-
lcious drinks, try them and you'll
come again.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28

Hoods Pills, the favorite family
cathartic, easy to take easy to oper
ate.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-28

l will replace free all work that l
have done during the past 10 years
that Is not satisfactory.
&. Nj. BABCOCK,
1925 Second avenue.