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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16

Not few who read what DIR. Robert
towls, of Hollands. Va, has to say
below, will remember their own ex-
perlence under like circumstances :
Last winter | had la grippe which
left me in n low state of health. |
tried numerous remedies, none Of
which did me any good. until | was
induced to try II bottle OF Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy. The first bot
Tile OF it so far relieved Inc that was
enabled to attend to my work. and
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
A NOBLE LIFE
SPENT FOR AND WITH SUFFER
ING WOMEN.
A Life's Work Perpetuatcd through
Faithful Daughter, and Records Of
PricclcSS Xninp.

t6PrcIAL To OUR LADY RrNurgel
What vast amount of misery ana
suffering has been prevented 10y the clear
headed foresight of one noble woman,
She had struggled, laborcd, and sacri-
feed for the welfare of her sex.
The eyes of the women Of the world
were upon her.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1896-01-16
A UDITOR'S NOTICE.

Having been duly appointed auditor by the
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assignee ui Nm. llult2wurh. hereby give notice
Sclins~rOVc. pcuna., ou TUESDAY ,Iauunry ai
lNtb, az 10 ut'ock \. ". OF said day. nj which
Time aud placcaiI p'~Dus hruy Interested and
haNlhg claims against sJil VIM. HOltcwOrth,
assignu-. are requested 10 bo Jr,,,sn' otJ nrc.
sthl The sam" or br forever dcharrCd from com.
ing IN on The funi. This notice Is given in com.
plahce with our rules of Court Nos. " ana gis.
..,. So rAWL1NG.
Sclnsgroyc, Pa, Dee. H.. 1,g5
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The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

The Times has received tho following
letter: -, -, 1sae

The Times has received the io"o""'s
letter: y. r,,,- :, 1Sas
Editor Of The Times .,.,.,
eir-In YOUR edOrial OF to-day enuleu
Gu. rs pofore Us" you conclude by
saving: 'But when they see Tree al.Ee
crushed An November. we shall expect
I.N,, IN rally 10 the tue standard OF
rerroctv sound money ana ii.e4om 10
All men 10 use ;hcir property as pa5is
NJ credit. The gold standard ANA state
hanks will then be the winning cry, ana
.hoan silver money and fat paper VIII
he buried forever from sight, Trough Inc
Two now constitute the test of Demo'ia-
cy.'
relieving You to be an authority on
finance. will YOU please inform me. flfst
should the gold men win and the green
backs" issued during the war (Which YOU
define as fiat paper and silver "be buried
forever from sight how Muc1 VIII inc
currency De contractcd2 Second. De-
Quoting the 500 100000 i'm gold locked up IN
tho Treasury and sub-treasuries, how
much gold Che only money we would
then havc) per capita would we have
in the United states?
AN OLD SUBSCRIBER.
There are some $4,000 900 Of the war
time grecnbacks in existence. All OF
these will be taken in and destroyed
whenever we come TO true and sound
currency basis But there hre some
sie5 900 900 of the Sherman notes that must
slso be taken in and destroyed before we
ever get TO a sound currency basis. Our
correspondent would claim therefore.
that the currency would be contracted by
some s4S0OoO.0OO If these two series Of
notes were taken in and destroyed.
But that sum would be a mere drop
in the bucket" to what would be added to
the currency If the tax on the issues Of
State banks We're repealed The banks
IN each State would then issue as much
currency as the people Of that State
could mako any use Of. and no man
can form any idea Of how much would
be thus added 10 the currency. We
should lose some $50 100000 of national
currency. which. by reason Of its having
the Government endorsement, is all good
everywhere in the United States, and.
therefore. all goes 10 tho money centres.
bur we should gain many times as much
which, being good in the state where
it is issued only would stay in that
State for the uses OF its people.
As TO bur correspondents second IN
quiry, we have 10 say that tho Score
tary OF the Treasury estimates that there
are some 500 900 90 OF gold in the United
States. Deduct the sl00,o00,0OO in the
Treasury. and there would be some
,s2O, 0OO, 0o0, which would give about $40
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

Hon Joseph W. Bailey OF Texas. who
participated IN a financial discussion in
Richmond some two months ago. has
Eritten letter 10 his constituents. who
had rendered him a denomination. de-
elining it, which we print elsewhere.
MI. Bailey does not state the point OF
difference between himself and M Bryan.
but those who heard the discussion here
IN Richmond viii have no difficulty in de-
sermining what II is. Mr.. Bailey said here
-the Populists were just as far wrong in de-
manding that paper money should issue
out Of the government as no "gold-bugs"
were in attempting 70 conhne money 10
gold. lie said he could not and would
not so with them IN that proposition.
The Chicago platform endorses 1t, and
this. II is highly probable Mr. Bailey
refers to as the point of difference be-
tween himself and rlr. Bryan.
MIR. Bailey was rold at the time that
the Populsts were in charge OF his
party and that he would have TO follow
thom.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

era OF confidence and prosperity bless
our land. w. - -
party organization cannot change es-
tablishod principles OF government which
are as permanent as any laws OF nature.
For body OF men calling themselves
Democrats to pass resolutions declaring
that certain purposes which they wish
10 carry out are IN accordance with
Democratic principles no more makes
them so than II they had declared that
water runs up hin. Tho Times has been,
,s now. and will continue TO be Demo
cratic because those who control its
uttcranccs believe with all their hearts
in Democratic principles. but The Times
Indignantly rejects the Chicago platform
as an exposition Of Democratic princi-
pies entirely irrespective OF its free-silvcr
plank. a man may conscientiously ana
earnestly believe in free silver. and at
the Same time be an earnest Democrat
but we do not see how any man can SIN
corcly believe an the doctrines Of the
Chicago platform and be an earnest
Democrat-E--tor)
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

.,,,,eonters tell Us that there
,,,,6-vyaves too large. as well "9
g.. onr orrans Of hearing. jus
oat worlds that move through sP".e
tno great workshop Of the sum- '"'
etc business that goes ON ID tue D'''
-. NAV be sending forth glorious inD
-. ,,,heard and unbearable by moi'"
80, 7, Is so with the inhnitesimals'
How many tiny insects talk ana slus 10
ono another bMthely as they sharpen ''''''
scvthes and swords TO prey IN us! i"ey
are microscopic themselves ana "na' ca"
~. know OF their Instruments ana holo'
Tho same thing may be said OF our
sight. We apprehend more than we can
comprehend. We see only the parts OF
thinrs-vcry small parts and pieces. ana
wa don't know what to make or theni'
Only he that sees the end from the be-
qfnuine that takes in the whole design
that sits upon the circle Of the earin'
can understand the matter. we. poor
creatures. in the first act and scene OF
our existence, don't know how we got
hero what is dong with US. or what is
IN be the end OF the matter. IL Is COM
mon thing for US 10 DO so near 10 an
object that we cannot tell what II Is. II
was meant TO be looked at from afar.
Words or sentences are written on houses.
ara written on hillsides or high walls IN
very large letters; and pictures and OBJ
jects are often too big for close inspeo-
ton. We are too near 10 take 1t all in.
And the best that we can do is to form
conceptions Of the whole from tho lit
tie that we can sec or understand; just
as We Judge OF an animal from a part
OF his body.
These reflections arc wholesome. II is
very important that we should be assured
in our minds. that there are a great many
things in heaven and earth that our phi
losophy has never dreamed Of. IT is well
for US TO know that there are a great
many things too big for us: that the waves
Of sound and sight that proceed from the
great God, that the operations OF di-
vine Providence. are altogether on too
large a 81 ale for us 10 understand Them
or take them IN. our dim vision our
muffied ears. and our generally blunted
senses and short experiences make ia
impossible for US 10 read the handwrit-
ing OF God, or 20 recognize his commumi-
cations or His presence. We see
through our glasses very darkly
and even so. only parts OF His
much for Us. AS for seeing what that
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

class. They want cheap money, which
means high prices. The interest OF the
working man is to have sound money
which means low prices for tho necessa-
rfes ~ life. and he should insist on nav
iro, a currency that viii have high pur-
chasing power. that he may ENJOY the
frrits of his labor 10 the fullest extent.
What he wants Is good money ana con-
slant employment, aud this he can OILY
have with a stable currency based upo'
fhe worlds recognized standard OIL Nalue'
for il is the height OF folly for America
10 attempt 10 establish "a standard OF
value distinct and apart from other ma
tlous. upcn whom We are dependent lot
a vast amount of imports and Tor inc
marketing OF our vast surplus OF products
The dissatisfaction that exists. and the
alarm felt because Of the Increase Ia IL
dlvidual and corporate weaIt. OF Us
few. is well grounded, and Is due 10 the
protection afforded 70 trusts ana Mohop-
olists fostered by this perniciouS sys-
ITEM. and when the laboring man as "a
viii eventually have, has FREQ trade, Win
good wages. payable IN souhu hOhey' 40
,,iu Ia enabled not only 10 buy the ne
cessaries OF life az present prices. but MS
shoes hats. clothing. and other articles
81 "a IKE reduced rate and % no longer
n newer Of wood and drawer OF water for
the protected class. The people are car
ried away with tho iiea OF free coinage
because they want a change. Many OF
them think the present status can be
made worse. but they are mistaken. Tho
remedy they propose viii asgrayate and
not palliate the evil. Some OF them think
they have nothing TO lose and socialist
tic spirit to pull down the pillars OF tho
temple. and involve all in common
ruin. rules the minds OF some: II viii hurt.
and cnuse loss TO those who have some
thing to lose. is the anlmUs. the spirit
that animates a certain element. but
fortunately this feeling peryades only
small portion Of the body polite. The
mass OF the people are honest and right
minded their minds are open TO conyic-
tior, and the press and our public men
can no no greater or patriotic service
than an effort to enlighten them.
In conclusion. let the working man ask
himself the question. does be prefer pay
ing S per barrel for flour or "a ten cents
per pound for sugar instead Of fvN Tor
this is what, so far as he Is concerned, is
involved in the Free Coinage OF Silver at
IL 70 L." with no corresponding increase
either in his salary or daily stipend.
j. ). MOORE.
Richmond, Va, July Il. 1916.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19
4 Pertinent Question.

Editor Of Tho Times:
Slr.-It has been frequently stated 70
mo that should Congress pass free
silvor-coinage bill. an import tax would
also be laid upon tho metal. This 10
prevent the free coinage Of foreign sill
yer. is such an act probable. do you
think? il the free coinage OF silver
per So VIII tend TO the enrichment OF our
siiver-mine owners. it seems 10 me that
a duty on imports Of silver but adds still
further 10 their enrichment. Under "a
ree-silver-coinage law the Government
viii naturally be the mine-owners best
patron. In would then. seem ridiculous
for Government 20 deliberately raise the
price Of an article IT had already decided
10 buy, and TO buy an that might Doe Of
fcred. W.
Richmond Va. July 70. 1916.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

There Is one ahilction which even long
endurance scarcely renders supportable:
tho true incubus OF the hapless editor "a
newspaper or magazine-the poetical con-
tributc.
IL is DOUBTLESS true that much OF tho
worlds diyinest poetry has owed It's fin
est inspiration to the emotion OF sorrow
or tho passion OF love: hence. natural
ly enough. the youthful mourner. and the
boyish or girlish lover. hastens TO express
In verse the grief or the love which
whispers the oer-fraugh, heart and,
bids IL speak"
| used TO ask myself-a question for
ever unanswered-why the vast majority
OF young writers deliberately chose. as
the method OF communication with tho
world OF newspaper readers. the ode. the
sonnet. or the more difficult Spencerian-
stanza, rather than the simpler form OF
prose.
think I am right In the belief that
but few OF our own great poets began
their famous careers I'm the Poets Corner
OF the rural or the city newspaper. Ex-
ceptions to the rule were Bryant. whose
first attempts at verse-making were print
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

has to do with n second or third or
great many others that are following.
that is altogether beyond US.
Tho knowledge OF geography ehiarses
our vision OF the earth; astronomy ue-
olares 10 ms the wonderful handiwork OF
the great Creator. and wakes US up ~
the mighty power and wisdom tiil' SUB
tains and animates the heavens. History
unfolds TO Us the ways OF man under ING
control OF the Most High. All knowie1se
shows 20 us tho ways OF the Supreme
All His works tell OF Him ana praise
Him. and reveal His laws. And all ,he
course Of things. the grand panorama Is
tho language Of God His words anH
syllables are little and great events
individuals. and peoples. and epochs, ana
eras; tho wailing babe, the thunder OF
battle. the signing OF the breeze and the
roar Of the earthquake. all express the
mind or tho great God, the operations
Of Ills hand. And how shall we get 10
understand the language Of Him that
worketh all? How shall We come TO read
the writing Of the Supreme Ruler and
Governor? The first order IS: BE still
and know that I am Godl will be ex-
allied among the heather. 1 will be ex-
allied In tho earth.
Early IN the history OF our
race there was a wonderful reve-
lation TO a good old man named Job.
God spoke 70 him out OF the whirIwind;
and tho record IS wonderful; tho highest
manly reading. a long time after. 70
tho Son Of man tho scroll Of the world
was unrclle1. The lesson Of tho first re-
cital and revelation was: Now mine
eyes have seen Thee. and 7 abhor myself
Tho lesson Of tho last was: Get thee be-
hind me. Satan. Man liyeth by every
word OF Cod The dictionary and gram
mar OF tho divine language are announced
by the Apostle; In the beginning was the
Word; And the Word was with God
and tho Word was God; mado flesh and
dwelling among as. In Him was life;
and the Life was the Light Of men. The
treasure OF all knowledge.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19
SUNDAY, JULY 10, 1886.
rurPoslrIoN OF rHETIMEs.

THE TIMES is
For Democratic principles pure and IN
uenicd.
For the maintenance OF the credit Of
the country-public and private, national
State, and Individual.
For the faithful observance OF contracts
made in accordance with the gold stand
ard OF value which has prevailed tn this
country for over sixty years.
For tho continuance Of the gold standard
Of value as that best FOR the Interests
OF all the people of this country, and es-
pocially for all who live on wages, salaries,
or other fixed incomes.
For the use Of silver 10 the fullest ex-
tent consistent with the continuance Of
gold IN free circulation.
For free banking and the repeal Of the
10 per cent tax on State bank notes.
For the preservation Of law and order
and the greatest possible liberty Of every
citizen consistent Herewith.
For honest elections as the safeguards
Tof our liberties.
THE TIMES is
Against the taxation OF one citizen for
the benefit of another. under tho guise
Of bounues. Of a protective tariff, or in
any other form.
Against any tax which creates classes
of citizens and discriminates in favor of
one class as against another. All citizens
are and should be equal before the law.
both in receiving its benefits and bearing
fits burdens
Against the free. unlimited, and indie
pendent coinage of silver by the United
States as a delusiye scheme. fraught with
incalculable trouble ana loss TO our coun-
Try.
Against all assumption OF authority or
interference BY Government in the lawful
business Of citizens.
Against the Government ownership or
control Of railroads telegraphs or any
business which citizens can do.
Against the Government forbidding con
tracts 10 pay borrowed money in the kind
of money borrowed, which have been
lawful for thousands OF years and which
an themselves are just and right
Against all forms of Populistic paternal-
Ism or Anarchstic incendiarism.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

Editor OF The Times:
Sir-I am puzzled az your position.
If you do not agree with any proposition
set forth by the Democratic convention.
and VIII not only not vote for the nomi-
nees. but do all you can 10 defeat them.
why do you pose as a Democratic paper2
Either claim Independence in politics, or
for Mckinley in this campaign. Your
premises are so inconsistent that I feel
constrained % let you know how one
feels who is nor a politician. but one
who can at least detect fairness in argu-
ment and covert insinuation. You are
ali one-sided seeing nothing good either
in purpose or fulh-ment IN the PROPOSE
ton OF others differing with you. yet
admitting that the financial question is
intricate and difficult TO be understood
Therefore you either arrogate to yourself
the wonderful capacity 20 grasp the great
problem. or you should be charitable
enough not 20 charge anarchism and dis
honest purpose on the part OF those who
heartily agree with the Chicago platform
and It's nominees. Adverse 20 your judg-
ment. We have a strong candidate. a
popular platform. and II false impress
sions are not lodged In the minds OF the
people by Il designing press. seeing only
the narrow interest OF the bond-holding
rich. yet claiming 10 champion tho cause
OF the producing multitude. thus mis-
leading many. overwhelming success will
follow Tho Democratic ticket. and = new
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

nor caplta for 100000 OF people. But
that is immatoral. IL would serve as
backing FOR an immense sum OF State
bank-notes. mercantile and bank credits.
which are the real currency OF people.
after all. But n It were not enough. the
law Of supply and demand would bring
here from other parts OF The world all
the additional gold that a sound currency
system needed.
IT is proper TO say that we would also
have about s5i7.1oO 900 OF silver Iloney.
which would continue in circulation. and
so double the amount per capita for all
domestic purposes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19

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ei in a weekly Journal OF Western Mas
sachusetts, and Whittier. who used 10
send his boyish illusions 10 an ESSEX
county newspaper. l think that. IN later
years, these illustrious singers would hayo
gladly obllteratcd even the memory u
those youthful poetic fights.-Irying A.
len. in Iippincott's
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19
His Name Not O'Bryan

CULPEPER VAp July N.-The article
going the rounds Of the press signed j.
Harvey OBryan. OF Portland. ore, 70
tho effect that the name OF the Demo
cratic nominee for President Is really
O'Bryan, and was changed by him at the
time he began 20 practice law in Lincoln.
is untrue. William Bryan, the great
grandfather OF the nominee. came 20 this
county in l752 from the lower portion
OF the State, purchasing large tracts
OF land here aud becoming prominently
identified with the county
His name in the deeds for these lands
is Bryan, and his last will. which was
admitted 70 record July q, 1906. Is signed
William Bryan. An old church, built by
him upon his land. and known "a the
Bryan Westinghouse. is still standing
John Bryan, tho son OF VIM. Bryan. and
grandfather OF tho candidate. spelled his
name Bryan and his father. Silas Bryan.
did the same. John Bryan. tho grand
father OF the candidate. moved from
this county TO Illinois about 1890 or 1885
when Silas Bryan. william Jennings Bry-
ans father, was a boy about twelve
years old.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-19
The Proyerbial Proof.

Twynn-Stingyman is wealthy. but he Is
no fool
Triplett-No fool, eh2
Twynn-Not II a fool and his money are
COON partei.-DetroLt Free Press.