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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
SILVER WAGES.
What a Deprecated
Currency has done
for Mexican
Working
men.
Dreary Picture of the
Life of the Toiling
Masses--The
Very Rich
Benefit
ed.

Mr.. Henry c. Payne formerly OF
this city, but Tor nine years resident
OF the City of Mexico, has been in
terviewed by one of the correspond
ents sent to our neighbor republic by
the Chicago Record. Mr.. Payne has
been in business in Mexico the whole
period OF his stay and can speak ad-
visedly. What he has to say is Of es-
pecial interest to morkingmen who
are being falsely told that their con =
dition would lie be improved were
this country to 60 on the silver stand.
ard. MIR. Payne, after saying that
Mexico is county oil the very rich
and the very poor, was asked about
the effect OF the silver standard.
"How hes this affected the laboring
tlasses1'
1t has not affected them at all.
They do not know anything about it.
The Landowner, the capitalist and
the middle-man have enjoyed all the
benefit The man who works with
his money and his head is getting
rich. The man who works with his
hands is just the same as he ever was.
His wages have not changed partic-
lie. He works on the same terms, at
the same place and for the same
wages that his father and his grand
father got. He eats beans and tortil-
las as they ate them, and is satisfied,
because he does not know any better.
The laboring people are as ignorant
as they can be. They can not read,
and therefore they have no newspap-
ers. They have no idea OF labor or
CARNATIONS to regulate wages, and do
not know or care about reforms, be
cause they are satisfied with their
'ndition. They know nothing and
care MOTH g about export prices or
the value Of silver or the premium on
gold OF the fluctuations Of exchange,
and if they got hold OF an American
dollar it would have no more value to
them than Mexican dollar. In fact.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

there are very few foreign coins in
Mexico. A few drift over the border,
but soon find their way 10 the banks.
A Mexican peon would not know the
difference"
"What are the wages paid to ordi>
nary mechanics and laborersl"
what we call skilled mechanic
will earn about SEVENTY FIVE
CENTS A DAY, MEXICAN SILVER.
A day dav laborer on a farm will get
EIGHTEEN CENTS. The average
will be about thirty seven and one
hall cents. Thegeneral run OF wages
is about one fourth oil what II Is Ia
this country"
e"And the cost Of livingl"
"rc the working classes II Is just
about what It has always been, be-
cause they use no imported goods.
but live offtheirown products. To the
upper classes it has been considerably
increased according as they use i'm.
ported goods
"How do the prices of the necessa-
rtes oi LIE compare with those in the
United Statesl"
They are all DOUBLE AND GEN.
ERALLY MORE For example.
break last bacon, which costs about
twelve and one half cents In gold in
the United States. will cost from
thirty to forty cents in Mexican silver.
All Mexican prices are stated in sil>
YER, as all American prices are stated
IN gold, Ham Is about the same as
bacon Flour. which costs 81 a sack
in the United States. will cost s. In
Mexico. Sugar about the same in
proportion to quality. Aperson who
goes tn market In Mexico may ex>
pect to pay from two to tour times as
much Tor the same articles as Ia the
United States or Europe"
Then living has increased and
wages remain the samei'
Eyes, THEONLY PERSONS WHO
HAVE BEEN BENEFITED BY THE
DEPRECIATION OF SILVER ARE
THOSE WHO HAVE HAD SOME
THING THEY COULD SELL IN
FOREIGN lOUN Tries"
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
LEWIS AT COLESBURG.
ADisgracefui Attempt made to
Interrupt the Speaker by a
Gang Of Hoodlums.

CoLEsBURG, KY, Oct ID, 1896.
Oneof the most outrageous schemes
ofhigh handed violence ever perpetrat>
edwas enacted here tonight, when Hon.
inc. w. Lewis, the present Congress-
man from the Fourth Congressional
District, attempted to speak to the
people on the issues of the campaign.
The Hon. Lewis came here, as prev
iously announced, accompanied by c.
L. Barnes. Mr.. Jno. Rogers had secur-
ed the public school building in which
to speak. When Lewis and Barnes ar
rived, services were being conducted
at the Baptist church, just across the
road from the school house, only 40
or so feet away It was suggested
that the speaking be postponed until
after church and so arranged. Mr.. Lew
is was introduced by c L. Barnes and
he proceeded at once to speak in the
gentlemanly manner so natural to the
speaker. He had not proceeded far
when some one in the rear OF the
building shouted. "Hurrah for Bryant"
That seemed to be the signal, and
according to previous arrangements,
for a general disturbance. Mr.. Lewis
asked them kindly not to interrupt
him, as he was tired and would not
speak under such treatment at their
hands. He then asked them, what
have I done to any OF you to merit
such shameful treatment" This had
no effect whatever. Then Mr.. Barnes,
in the most kindly way, asked them
not to disturb the speaking, and this
also failed to doany good. Mr. Lewis
again tried to speak. Be It to the
credit of Father Hart, the priest at
that place, went to the door and told
the rioters that Mr.. Lewis had said
nor done anything in any way
to offend a single person, and that
such treatment as that was disgrace
upon a civilized community and that
it was outrageous in the extreme, and
even this man OF God was not re-
spected by the bowling mob of free
silver, free riot, and free torch men,
who cussed and damned and even ap.
piled toul epithets to him. although
he appealed for peace and for proper
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
Highest Of all Leayenng Powe1-La,est U.S. Govt Report
RE!a!:!!I! RR s%assl:
ABSOLUTELY PURE

an endorser only and is more thar
amply secured for such endorsement.
The government does not even re
deem them temporarily when they
come in as mutilated currency OF
otherwise, with its own money, fol
the bank at all times must keep a
deposit OF actual cash in the U. s.
treasury for that purpose aud must
hold itself subject to instant call for
making that deposit ( God whenever
any considerable portion OF it shall
have been used In the redemption OF
its notes.
The bank pays tor engraving of the
photo from which its notes are print
ed, the work being done under gov
eminent supervision, as matter OF
convenience only and for the purpose
of securing uniformity in the issues
of the different banks.
Not only does the bank never re-
ceive dollar of the peoples money
on any pretext whatever, but the gov
eminent makes about three millions
Of dollars annually, cleafof all expen-
ses out of the one per cent tax which
1t charges for acting as the redemp.
ton agent of the banks and in addi-
ton the government has the use of
many millions oil dollars. the actual
property OF the banks, which stands
deposited in the redemption fund.
Mr.. Editor, We can safely trust the
consciences of the American people,
would we could trust their understand
ings as we'll! Then would the de-
magogic blatherskite who from the
summit of Polk county stump vom-
its lies into the ears of the people,
find small audiences to feed his vanity
withal. E. w. CONVICTION.
Barlow, Sept. 20, 1896
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
TO MR.. BRYAN.

How the people all must love you,
Gathered at the polls In Mainei
DID their righteous verdict give you
Quaims OF conscience. throbs OF pain
Don't you think your partner, Sewali,
by duplicity controlled
When he advocates free silver.
But for freights demands the goldf
Or TINT all the voters relish
Your attempt TO stir up classes
with vindictive feelings, heillsh--
Breeding riot In the masses?
Did you hope that your assertions.
Which you never can explain.
Would result In quick conversions
In tho honorcd homo OF Blaine?
Can you benefit the farmer.
Help the laborer and mechanic,
ny free colnnse, when you've stated
That twould surely breed q panicf
Are you honestly In earnest.
Or an expert talking Dutch"
When you say our silver dollar
In the market buys too muchf
We all think that it's a daisy.
And don't want II split in two.
IL Is now good as n gold one,
And we love it--yes. we do.
when you come to visit Sewaii
On next Sabbath, bring a man
Who has brains enough to give US
Some we'll formulated plan
For free coinage and free trading.
TO Il wen make no objection
IL it's like McKinley's tariff
Noted for a wise protection.
That's what we want; Work In plenty.
Honest dollars a. our wages,
~. Al N.s.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
Teaehers' Meeting.

The Ohio County Teachers Assoc
citation met in the Court House hall,
saturday. Oct. 10, 1896. The house
was called to order by Supt. Shultz
and the program rendered as follows;
Professional Training was ably dis
cussed by Prot. Z. R. Ray. He says
that the teacher should have knowl-
edge of the mind and its operation
and also knowledge of teaching.
Emphasizing the fact that every
teacher should attend the County AS
ISOLATION. D. H. Godsey also gave a
good talk on the subject.
The subject OF history by 1 c.
Hoover was very interesting. He
teaches the subject by using unbiased
papers and thinks great deal de-
Ponds on the way in which the sub
ject is presented.
Practical aud Theoretical grammar
by w. f. Morton. He said that the
practical was of much greater impor-
lance than the theoretical.
The pupil as an imitator by A. s.
Bennett was very interesting and in
structive. He said that the pupils
initiate their parents and teach
ers and in so doing was forming
character. therefore.is OF great impor-
lance that we as teachers set right
examples.
Which grade needs the most atten>
ton the primary or the advanced by
l. c. Hoover. Mr.. Hoover gave
quite spirited talk on the subject,
and said that the primary should re-.
ceive as much attention as the advan-
ced. Prof. Ray and others took part
in the discussion and it was very in.
teresting.
The pleasure find in teaching by
w. E. Carson was very pleasing and
showed Mr.. Carson to be a humane
and sympathizing teacher. He said
that the pleasure he found in teach
ing was in seeing others pleased.
Should teacher strive to inculcate
virtues that he does not possess was
then discussed by J. H. Barnes and
and w. B. White. Mr.. Barnes thinks
that the teacher should strive to pos
sess these virtues. Mr.. White said
that teacher should strive to incul-
cate virtues which heidi not possess,
because it was very necessary for the
child to have this training. A motion
was then made and carried toadjourn.
]. S. FITZHUGH, Sec'y.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
One Unsettled Point.

An old man who bore evidence Of
more work than culture, approached a
representative of free silver paper the
other day in the state library.
''Can I ask you question:"
Certainly"
We'll, II we have free silver coinage.
we'll all have more money, won't we -
why, yes. certainly. That's easy
TO answer" ~
well. what wunt TO know" said
the old fellow. earnestly. sis whether
they will bring II to me or whether IN
have to go after it?---Nebraska State
Journal
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
SOUIH 8 WGSI

On its own and connecting lines. In
GLIDING Vickburg and Jackson. Miss :.
Baton Rouge and Natchoz. la Little
Rock and Hot Springs, Ark, Waco.
Fort Worth, Dallas. Houston and San
Antonio. Tex, and points on the Pa.
cific Coast 1t also has through pas
senger trains and fast efficient d ub-
10 daily service from New Orleans,
Jackson. Memphis and points South
and West on its own connecting lines
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

To be dragged down to an early
grave by the neglect OF a trivial all.
ment Is not an enviable fate. and yet
thousands submit to this tate without
a struggle. People cannot learn too
soon that coughs and colds and affec-
tious OF the throat and chest cannot
be safely neglected. The most fatal
disease Known to physicians have
their inception la these dishoiders.
II Is easy TO cure cold. II Is i'm.
possible to cure consumption One
iollowsthe other as surely as night
follows day. DR.. Bella Pine Tar
Honey 10 a sure cure for coughs.
colds. throat and chest troubles.
Druggists sell Ii. For sale by 2
Wayne Griffin h Bro.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
10 % Ns,hlpr ,s Ate

Pst-How do you sthand on the silver
question. Molke2
Miks--Me2 Sixteen to wan n moi
platform.
PATHS. is II? Well. me hddy buck.
II you and the long phiskered cranks
win I'm thinking that by next winter
ivrybcdy's platform viii DO; Nothing
TO ste-"-Detrolt journal.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
SILVER OR GOLD.

Better than either is a healthy
liver. If the liver is o. X. tho
man is o. X. His blood is kept
pure, his digestion perfect, and he
can enjoy life and act intelligently
and patiently upon the questions
Of the day. You all know what to
take. You have known it for years.
1t is Simmons Liver Regulator
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
Cincinnati, louisville,
CHICAGO 8 ST LOUIS

Making direct connections with
through trains TO: all points NORTH
and WEST including st Louis. Chi.
cago, Buffalo. PIttsburg, Cleveland,
Boston, New York. Philadelphia.
Baltimore and Richmond.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
Common Error Explained.

FpIToR COURIER INFORMANT;
desire to call attertion to what l
have recently discovered to be wide
spread error in the public mind In re-
gard to the relations existing between
the government and the national
banks. l hnd II to be a widespread
impression that after the bank has
deposited Its bonds with the govern
ment. the treasury department loans
TO the bank without interest, ninety
per cent Of the face value oithe bonds
SO deposited.
This Is entirely wrong. The gov.
erument does not loan the bank a
penny under any circumstances
whatever. The national bank note
Is not In any sense a note OF the gov
ernment. The government stands as
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

WEST BOUND.


FRER-64 page medical reiererce
book to any person afflicted with any
special. chronic or delicate disease
peculiar to their sex. Address the
leading physicians and surgeons Of
the United States, DIR. Hathaway &
Co.. 10 Dearborn Street, Chicago.
45-Iyr.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

WANTRr--sEVERAL FAITH-
w iul mes or vomes to travel Tor
responsible established house in Ken.
tssky. Salary $3.50, payable SIS
weekly and expenses. Position per-
nsEsnt. Reference. Enclosed self
sddrSssed stamped envelope. The
Hstional, Star Building. Chicago.
s-I6t.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

solid vestibule trains. through
Pullman Buffet Sleeping cars,
Through free reclining ON air
Cars.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

For years you and your fathers
have found it of sterling worth.
1t is and always has been put up
only by j. H. Zeilin & Co. Take
none but the genuine. 1t has the
Red 2 on the front of the wrapper,
and nothing else is the same, and
nothing so good.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

nounce the money scheme which Bryan
represents and which violates the com
mhndment: "Thou shalt not steal."-
Grand Rapids (Mich.) Herald.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
Illinois Central r. r.

Has through passenger trains and
Past Efficient Double Daily Service
from Cincinnati and Louisville 10
Memphis 8 New Orleans
In connection with the B o. & S. W.
to Louisville, reaching direct or max
ing close connections for principal
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

Particulars Of your local railroad
ticket agent.
A. II. HANSON, G.P.A.. Chicago.
WA. KELLoND, A. G PA. Louisville.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
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The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23
Bottled Up!

Whether in the form Of pill powder
or liquid, the doctors prescription for
blood diseases is always the same
mercury or potash. These drugs bottle
up the poison and dry It up in the
system, but they also dry up the marrow
in the bones at the same time.
The suppleness and elasticity of the
Joints give way to stiffness, the rack
ing pains OF rheumatism. The form
gradually bends, the bones ache, while
decrepitude and helplessness prema-
turely take possession of the body, and
It Is but short step to a pair of
crutches. Then comes falling OF
the hair and decay Of the bones,-a con-
dition truly horrible.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

Contagious Blood
Poison-the curse
OF mankind-is the
most horrible of all
diseases, and has al
ways baned the
! doctors. Their pot
4 ash and mercury
bottle up the poison.
but II always breaks
\ forth again attack
ing some delicate
organ. frequently
the mouth and
1 throat, filling them
I with eating sores.
\ S.S.S., Ia the only
known cure for this
disease. II is guar
snteed purely vege-
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

table. and one thousand dollars reward IL
offered for proof to the contrary. II
never fails TO cure Contagious BLOOD
Poison, Scrofula, Eczema. Rheumatism,
Cancer, or any other disease OF the
blood. II you have a blood disease.
take remedy which will not injure you.
Beware OF mercury; don't do violence
to your system. Don't get bottled upl
Our books sent free TO any address,
Swift Specific Co.. Atlanta, Ga.
The Hartford republican. (Hartford, Ky.) 18??-1926, 1896-10-23

there are very few foreign coins in
Mexico. A few drift over the border.
but soon find their way 10 the banks.
A Mexican peon would not know the
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-06

Get the best whenthey cost no more.
Robinson's shoes are the best.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-06
Make the Most OF Good Things.

I have told you of the Spaniard who
always put on his spectacles when about
to eat cherries, that they might look
bigger and more tempting. In like man
ner make the most of my enjoyments,
and, though do not cast my ears away,
/ pack them in as little compass as I
can and carry them as conveniently as /
can for myself and never let them an
noy Others --Southey.
You will find it less easy to uproot
faults than to choke them by gaining
virtue. Do not think of your faults, still
less of others faults. In every person
who comes near you look for what is
good and strong. Honor that, rejoice
in it. and, Us you can, try to initiate it,
and your faults will drop off like dead
leaves when their time comes. John
Ruskin.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-06
WILD HORSES.
Their Capture an Industry In Australia,
Where They Abound.

Where They Abound.
As rule. the herds number from 10
To l2, made mp of mares and one stall
lion. No stallion will allow another
stallion in his herd, and stubborn fights
frequently occur between horses owing
to this. The beaten males, after being
expelled, join herds exclusively of stall
lions. On any herds being sighted by
hunters good idea can generally be
formed by the experienced man as to
which route tie animals will take in
their way TO the rugged hills. for which
they invariably make when disturbed.
A scheme is mapped ont to cut them off
if possible, and the party scatters, each
to take up his allotted position. Ofcourse
while doing this every advantage is
taken Of the natural inequalities of the
ground, so as TO escape observation.
When the alarm is given, however, all
need for caution is at an end, and each
hunter puts his steed to full gallop. The
stallion, the head of the herd, boldly
comes out tD meet him, and endeavors
to distract attention from the rest.
In some rare instances he is lassoed
and captured at once, but he generally
manages to rejoin his wives, which by
this time have trooped into single file,
with his favorite mare in the lead.
Should the herd be turned and get into
difficulties the stallion takes up his po-
si.ion in the van, and the great object
is to cut him off from the rest Should
this be accomplished both he and the
Al
often manage to make two or three per
man. Instances have been known where
horses have been thrown to the ground
by the hunters giving a violent jerk
to the animals tail when it was max
ing an abrupt turn. When this quarry
is brought down, either by this method
or the use of the lasso, the rider jumps
from his steed, whips a "blinder" Ga
handkerchief is used when there is moth
ing else procurable) over tho prostrate
horses eyes and straps up one of his
fore legs securely. If this is properly
done, the animal may safely be left
until called for" for no horse thus Sc
cured can stray far.
Should a man be so unlucky as to
capture a branded horse or a foal run
ming with a branded mare, he cannot
keep it, but all others become the prop
erty of the hunter, and after they under
go rough and ready process of break
ing in. they are sold at prices ranging
from e1 5s. TO el5. The later figure,
however, is seldom reached, unless in
the case of exceptionally fine stations.
Great numbers of these horses die from
starvation in the winter time, but still
the herds show no signs of diminution.
-Chambers' Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-06
Therapia, the Newport of the East.

This Newport of the east was found
some centuries ago by the Greeks be-
canse of its invigorating climate-Ther-
apia signifying health-and today is
still the refuge in the summer heats not
only Of many of the pashas and other
high Turkish dignitaries whose palaces
line the water front or crown the hills
near by, but of scores Of European way
farers and strangers who want more air
and less dog than can be found in Pera.
Here, too, are the houses of the sew
eral foreign embassies, English, Ger
man, French and the others. their
yachts and dispatch boats lying at an
chor almost in front of their gardens,
the brasses glistening in the sun.
And the charm Of it all The boats
crews Of Jack Tars in their white suits
rowing back and forth. answering calls
from the shore. The blue water-as
blue as indigo-dotted with caiques
skimming about; the dogcarts and Ian
daus crowding the shore road. with
footmen in gorgeous Albanian costumes
Of white and gold, and with sash and
scimiter-all make scene of surprising
brilliancy and beauty, unequaled by
any other similar spot in Europe. Di-
plomacy is never SO picturesque as at
Therapia. IF. Hopkinson Smith in Cen
tury.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1896-05-06
cOLOSA BACK CHINN.

man in the coul>trvknows Colonel Jack.
His fame as a fighter is equally great.
The prospect of personal encounter is
the only thing that will lure him from
the race track or stable. When the war
broke ont, he swung into the saddle lbe-
hind Morgan and became one of that
celebrated band of raiders. The taste for
spilling blood that he then acquired he
has never quite outgrown. His exploits
have been many and lurid, but perhaps
the most sensational occurred during a
race meeting in Chicago. A lifetime
enemy of Chinn had given ont that he
was in Chicago "for the purpose of pull
ing off race or two and killing Jack
Chinn." The two first saw each other
while driving in opposite directions on a
crowded boulevard. Both made a 81
multaneous movement for the hip pocket,
and for a minute or two the air was full
Of bullets. Nobody was hurt, however,
and by the time their six shooters were
empty they were out Of range.
But the bowie knife and not the re-
volver is the colonel's favorite weapon.
He carries one constantly in his front
trousers pocket. The blade can be shut
up like pocketknife, but when spring
is pressed it flies open and locks. If Gov
ernor Bradley or any of his friends had
resented the colonel's epithet, that bowie
might have played an important part in
the subsequent proceedings.