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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-07-03

values of the precious metals, re-
ported that the fixed relation between
silver and gold was due to the bimetal-
lie law of the Latin Union. So long
as the minis of France were open to
the unlimited coinage of silver and
gold at ratio of 151s to /, that was
the lowest selling price of silver in the
markets of the world. \ man in any
other country would not part with his
silver at a lower price than he could
get for it at the French mints But
when France stopped coming silver,
that is to say, demonetized it, the rela-
tive value dropped.
80 | say that if we open our minis
to the free coinage OF silver; declaring
to all the world that we will accept
sixteen ounces of silver or one ounce
of gold at exactly the same coinage
value, no man, wherever he may be,
will part with silver for less than he
can get for it in the United States. He
would be fool to value the metal at
less than the United States mint values
it. The market values of silver and
gold will be thus established
''If a German should send silver here
to be coined into American dollars,
he would certainly have no reason to
take the money back to Germany. In
stead, he would take back products of
American toil-wheat, corn and ma
chinery-and sell them to his own peo-
pie in competition with their labor.
THAT is all there is to this talk a.
bout America becoming a dumping
ground for the silver of Europe.
DOUBLE OUR FOREIGN MARKET.
"The effect of an inflow of silver
from abroad would be to double the
foreign market for our goods, and
give us such period of prosperity as
we have never known before. The
whole productive energy of the nation
would be employ 4. Wages would
increase. The only refuge for Europe
would be bi-metallism.
''Silver is now worth about 90 cents
an ounce. The silver bullion in a
dollar is worth about 81 cents. Free
silver coinage would raise the price
of silver to 129 cents an ounce, and
the silver in an American dollar would
be worth one dollar in gold the world
over even without Government
stamp on it.
- We " III etL inc EbpllS AtilS FCdIs or
! am confident we will, our great com
mercial rivals in Europe will be com
PEELED to establish bi-metallic system
for their own protection. This is the
shortest road and the only road to
international bi-metallism."
"And suppose Mr.. Mckinley should
be elected?"I said
''He would be in the position occu-
pied by Mr.. Cleveland to-day" observ-
ed Mr. Bland. ''He would have to do
one of three things: % keep issuing
hundreds of millions of interest-bear-
ing bonds to maintain the gold reserve.
or (2) stop paying out gold at the
Treasury in exchange for legal-ten-
ders, or (3) make the customs taxes
payable in gold alone, which would
put gold at premium and debase all
the rest of our money to that extent.
BANKRUPTCY WITH GOLD.
''The gold standard cannot be main
tanned any longer except at the cost
of ultimate national bankruptcy. That
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The herald., 1896-11-26
A GREAT PIANIST.
Nine Bloomfield Zeisler's Concert To-
day at Music Hall.

The program presented by Mme
Bloomfield Zeisler Monday evening
proves that she ranks highest among
women players and close up with the
most celebrated men.
The enthusiasm of the musical people
has gone as high as it ever did over
Paderewski, even if the general public
have been slow to understand that sucn
a great artist is among us. The result of
her visit will have an injurious effect
on the musical season, unless such n
crowd is at her last recital this afternoon
rs will redeem it. The musicians who
were coming out to us are already
afraid, and it seems likely that we shall
have few. if any. of the prominent in
strumentalists this term. Indeed. if we
expect to hear any more good music,
the public will have to wake up anl
give it some encoura cement when they
get it.
The matinee this afternoon is popn-
lar priced one-plenty of so and 10 cent
seats, as well as the whole lower floor
at 81 The program is an excellent one.
covering a great range. This is city
of art connoisseurs and they should
keep up their reputation by at least
hearing an artist while she is with us,
This is the last recital.
The herald., 1896-11-26

ONE of the platforms adopted by the
city conventions of the two parties. and
can be readily understood by the bust
ness men, who in the past have been
made to suffer because of the exactions
of the water company. 1t is not ambig-
uous. 1t also has the advantage of
being concise. It reads thus:
We advocate the following principles:
First-The municipal ownership of
public utilities.
A-Absolute ownership and control by
the city of the water system.
B-We contend that the clause of the
present water lease, pretending to obl-
gate the city to purchase the present
dilapidated, imperfect and inadequate
water system, is absolutely illegal and
void.
C-We advocate the construction of an
entire new water system, supplied from
mountain source.
Second-In conjunction with the water
system we propose to utilize all power of
the water mot needed for pressure
force) to develop electric power sufii-
cient for electric lighting and other mu-
nicipal purposes.
Third-We oppose granting any more
valuable franchises without popular
vote.
Fourth-We propose that a clause be
inserted in all future franchises that
may be granted by the city requiring
thC cHiplOy IHeut OF actual c1t1ZenS or
Los Angeles in the construction and op-
Grafton of the same.
Fifth-We favor the abolition of the
chaingang.
Sixth-We favor the consolidation of
city and county governments, as this
would save the taxpayers so per cent
of public expenditure
Seventh-We favor the abolition of the
contract system in public works.
E1ghth-We propose that for all EN-
ployes engaged on public works the
minimum wages shall be not less than
$2 per day. and eight hours shall con-
stitute a days work.
j. X. Armstrong of the committee in
speaking of the municipal ownership
question yesterday afternoon said:
1T seems to me that ever since | can
remember the Republicans of this city
have always gone before the people and
pretended to be in faver of municipal
ownership, but they have never, when
in power put forth a hand to bring it
about. Now they come out with the
same pretty story, without the least in.
tention of doing anything in that direc-
tion. They have nice way of writing
and saying very pretty things, but
when it comes to executing their prom
lSeS they have convenient memories
which allow them to forget all their
promises Immediately after election.
with us it is different. | am a Pop"
ulist, myself, and 1 don't think any one
can accuse the Peoples party of insin-
cerity. Indeed. our sincerity has been
so pronounced that the only thing to
which our opponents seem to be able to
resort is an indulgence in the use of
such epithets as 'cranks' and the like
when referring to us.
Call us what they will, we mean what
we say, and if the business men of this
city will give us the opportunity we will
RI pr rfy,ot 10 hot fn Dr.,
ship and control of public utilities is one
of the fundamental tenets of our phi
losophy in economics. and the great cit
les of the world bear us out in showing
the practicability of this doctrine when
applied to municipalities. Los Angeles
has simply been behind the times in this
particular respect, but the people are
waking up fast"
The herald., 1896-11-26
MEN WHO LIKE OFFICE.
Four City Hall Incumbents and Their
Records as Salary Getters

The incumbent of the city tax collect
or's office, John H. Gish is an old time
politician, his taste for political pap
running back through the past several
years An inspection of the auditors
books at the city hall and in the county
auditors Office show his name to have
been on the pay roll of the city tax col
lector. city assessor and county record
er's offices during the years of 1891 92-
'93 1876 and 90 He now wants 1897
and '9S.
He appeals to voters on the score of
being an old soldier, and recently pub
lished the following:
when the civil war broke out young
Gish at the age of II Joined the union
army and endured many hardships in
his country's service until the close of
the rebellion"
The great register shows his age at so
years. consequently he could have been
only 10 years old when the war closed,
showing something of discrepancy.
Mr.. VIII L. Dunn is not slow himself.
OF his twelve years residence in this
city, eight or ten he has put in as an
office holder For the six years prior to
1894 he was deputy in the city attor
neys office. Two years ago he became
city attorney.
With these, w Hartwell, city treas
urer, and George Hull, assessor, are
running side by side for reelection.
making four out of the nine incumbents
at the city hall who have not had
enough of a good thing.
Mr Hull failed to secure denomination
at the hands % the Republican city con-
vention, but that does not worry him.
He has nomination. all the same.
The herald., 1896-11-26
THIRD STREET IMPROVEMENT
Property Owners Becoming Impatient
over the Repeated Delays

Residents on Third street between
Crocker and Alemeda are up in arms
over the dilatory tactics of the contract
ors for the improvement of that street.
The contract for the macadamizing of
the street with porphyry was let in last
July. The work was to have been COM
menced July 21st and completed in nine
ty days. So far absolutely nothing has
been done except to tear up the street
and render it practically impossible
Some time ago an extension of time of
sixty days was granted, and at the last
meeting of the council forty days addi-
tional extension was granted. In the
meantime residents are deprived of the
use of the street 1t is claimed that the
contractors are opening up new quarry
and that the work is being delayed until
the rock can be furnished from this
quarry instead of the one from which
supplies We're formerly obtained, in or
der to save the difference between the
cost. Inquiry at the office of the street
superintendent developed the fact that
the extensions had been granted by the
council, overlooking the Street supern-
tendent, who, under the charter, has the
work in charge, entirely. The people are
becoming thoroughly disgusted at the
delay and will probably appear before
the council at the next meeting to see
if something cannot be done to hurry up
M
The herald., 1896-11-26
BETTER CITY GOVERNMENT
Important Work Outlined by the Cam
paign Committee

The campaign committee for the
League for Better City Government
held a session last evening and outlined
a. lot of work to be done between now
and election day C. M. Wells presided.
Every ward in the city was represented.
Favorable reports We're received as to
the progress of the campaign, especially
in the First. Second. Third, Fourth,
Sixth and Ninth wards Inasmuch as
very little has yet been done in the
Eighth ward, it was decided to hold sew
eral good meetings there next week. A
committee was appointed to arrange de-
tails as to time and place the campaign
committee TO furnish the speakers.
1t was also decided to hold several
meetings in the First ward and other
sections of the city next week. Besides
the ward meetings it was decided to hold
one general meeting in some large CEN
trail hall some evening next week. A
committee was appointed to hire hall
for this purpose.
1t was suggested that house to house
canvass be made in all precincts where
good workers can be procured. Copies of
the precinct registers will be furnished
for this purpose Copies of the bulletin
issued by the campaign committee can
be had by workers at the league head
quarters in any quantity desired.
1t was decided to make arrangements
to send a sample ballot, with the league
nominees marked, to every voter in the
city.
Burr Bassell, candidate for city en-
gineer. made report on the progress of
his campaign and work done by himself
and friends in behalf of the entire league
ticket.
Mr.. Mcconnell OF the Sixth ward re-
ported that arrangements have been
made for a rousing meeting at Dalton's
hall on Friday evening, at which a num-
ber of candidates will state their posi-
ton and able speakers will discuss the
issues of the campaign.
The herald., 1896-11-26
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES!
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LOS ANGELES THEATER-Com-
mencing this afternoon Corinne and her
jolly company will present that great
extravaganza, Hendrix Hudson, Jr., or
the Discovery of Christopher Columbus,
at the Los Angeles theater. The Corinne
company give funny show-a jolly per-
formance throughout. From a spectacu
lar point of view it is success, for the
costumes are dazzling and all the lights
and colors known to stagecraft are ap-
piled to the best advantage. The comedy
element and there is plenty of IL. Is
close to the surface throughout, as there
are three good comedians, each of whom
would be good show in himself.
Hendrck Hudson, Jr., consists of three
acts without more than shadow of
ghost of a suggestion of a plot, which is
extraordinary, even for an operate ex
travaganza. There are many characters
in it. so many that to notice them in de-
tail is out of the question, but it can be
said that even to the minor parts they
are well drilled, and the effect they pro-
duce in motion or in sound is one of
pleasing harmony.
Corinne is the star as before and if
it could be possible, she has improved
on her former efforts. She has a dual
role, being Hendrick Hudson, Jr., dis
coverer and incidentally lady killer
ana Carmenclta, Spanish dancing
coquette. Joe Cawthorne, with his con-
certina, is the leading comedian this
season. He really has a bunch of new
jokes, which have never been sprung
west of the Rockies. There are many
girls, all of them good looking and
shapely. Altogether, Hendrck Hudson
Jr, is an evenly balanced and attractive
play that deserves a hearty support 1t
opens with matinee today, runs to-
night, Friday and Saturday night and
special Saturday matinee.
ORPHEUM.-This house will give a
grand Thanksgiving matinee this after
noon and those who attend are assured
splendid treat. The bill now running
has never been eXcelled 1t is the most
varied and complete and presents more
entertaining spcialties and rousing fun
than have ever before been seen at
local theater
The privilege of hearing two such
eminent artists as Mays and Hunter is
alone worth the price of admission They
are the unrivaled champions banjoists
of the world Their mastery over this
homely instrument is revelation and
has never been equaled. In their hands
the banjo fairly talks(. and such music
as that of Wagner and the great mast
ers is rendered with almost as much
artistic power as on the piaro or violin
The remainder of the bill is unusually
good and is especially adapted to the
tastes of mature audiences The rush
for seats demonstrates the popularity
of the show and those who desire good
places should secure tickets in advance
The herald., 1896-11-26
THANKSGIVING BEHIND THE BARS
Prisoners VIII Fare Well Today at Both
City and County Jais

Today the inmates of both the city
and county jails will be given Thanks
giving dinner with all the usual trim
mngs of cranberry sauce, etc. In the city
Jail there are some ninety prisoners, who
will have roast beef and pig, cranberries,
several kinds of vegetables, celery.
lnnce pie. coffee. etc. Jailers Robbins
and Richardson will superintend the
feast which will be spread about 4
O'Clock in the afternoon.
At the county bastile the ninety-seven
inmates will eat roast turkey, plum pud-
ding, mince pie and cranberry sause to
their hearts content as Sheriff Burr has
endeavored to eclipse himself in spread
ing a bountiful repast in keeping with
the day. In fact the prisoners behind
the bars will fare far better than many
q poor but honest laborer, who will be
thankful to get pork and beans and u
cum of coffee.
The herald., 1896-11-26
THE PARKHURST SOCIETY.
Another Star Chamber Meeting-Out-
line of the Proceedings.

The Parkhurst society held another
star chamber meeting yesterday after
noon. While all that was done is not
known, Herald reporter learned most
of the points.
The committee that was appointed 20
wait on the chief reported that he would
not answer the questions propounded
as published in Tuesdays Herald, as it
would be a reflection on the police COM
mission, from whom he received his or
ders.
Some of the members of the society ex-
pressed themselves as believing that the
chief could enforce the laws if he want
ed to, while others believed that the po-
lice commissioners had tied his hands
All were persuaded that responsibility
existed some place for the flagrant vio-
lations of law and the same committee
was instructed to interview the police
commissioners and PROFOUND the same
questions and ascertain If the respons-
ibiity rested on them.
The finance committee reported much
better progress than they had anticipat-
ed and that several prominent citizens
had contributed large amounts and
others had pledged to do so to sustain
the society in its good work.
legal committee was appointed to
look up state laws and city ordinances,
not only in reference to offenders but of
owners of premises and renters to Of
Tenders
Reference was made to grand
achievement in New York recently to
the arrest, conviction and fine of
thirty days Imprisonment of promi-
nent and wealthy citizen who had rented
some of his property for bawdy house.
The district attorney stated when SEN
tence was passed that the sentence on
account of the prominence. wealth and
social position of the defendant was
equal to a term of years in the peniten-
tiary for an ordinary person.
The committee was also instructed to
ascertain if complaint against the
nickel in the slot machine could be
drawn up that would not be set aside
and the cases dismissed.
The committee on nominations report
ed that most of the candidates seen had
pledged themselves for the suppression
of vice and crime and would have their
complete report for the adoption of the
Parkhurst society at it's next meeting.
The secretary was instructed to fur
nish all the pastors of the city with
blank applications for membership. and
an announcement is to be made from all
of the pulpits and memberships solicited
next Sunday.
The members seem to have decided
that reform movement cannot be sue
cessflti by passing resolutions. etc, and
the tactic they have adopted during the
past two years and are determined to
make game fight on other lines and will
secure evidence and compel the officers
to enforce the laws.
Their course will be slow but sure. and
they have secured the very best legal
talent in the city.
The herald., 1896-11-26
HE SAYS GLASS MUST CO
That is if Martins Elected
Mayor
REV. Mr.. WILSON DECLARES HIMSELF
No Direct Promise Has as Yet
Been Made
BUT 1T LOOKS THAT WAY
Position of the Ministerial Union If Nc.
Wilson Has His Way
Almost Positive Pledge Tina. There Will Be
Quite Change
Some Criticisms of the Proposed Amend
BUT 1T LOOKS THAT WAY
Position of the Ministerial Union il Mo.
Wilson Has i1is Way
Almost Positive Pledge That There Will Be
Quite Change
Some Criticisms of the Proposed Amend
ments to the City Charter-Tomor-
row Nights Meetings-General
Political News

The Republican candidate for mayor,
Mr.. Martin, and Chief of Police Glass
will read the following interview with
Rev. j. A. B. Wilson, pastor of the First
Methodist Episcopal church, with es-
pecial interest. The conversation took
place yesterday a little after p M, by
telephone, Mr. Wilson being at his
home and his interviewer being at the
Democratic headquarters in the Work.
man block. 1t followed a few questions
and answers relative to the Parkhurst
society, which is hot on the trail of Mr..
Glass:
DR.. Wilson-Say. are you people going
to pull Snyder through?
Reporter-Well. we have every reason
to believe we will. At any rate he Is
not going around making all sorts of
promises to everything and everybody,
and if he gets elected he will give busi
ness-like administration from busi-
ness mans point of view. I understand
that Mr.. Martin has been making quite
a number of promises to the ministers.
How about that?
DIR. Wilson, don't think so. have
not seen Mr.. Martin since the meeting
of the Ministerial Union. 1 feel very
friendly with Mr.. Snyder but then you
know how it is. Mr. Martin is a mem
Der of my congregation and a man al
ways feels like helping those who help
him. There is one thing that Mr. Mar
tin gave me assurance of--that is, that
if he was elected Chief Glass would not
be retained in office.
Reporter-Well, doctor, don't you think
Chief Glass will be good for the next
two years if Mr.. Martin is elected mayor?
DIR. Wilson-No, | don't think so, from
the conversation we had.
DR.. Wilson is doing his utmost to have
Mr. Glass superseded by some other man
as chief of police, and the interview
would lead one to infer pretty strongly
that Mr. Martin had given his pledge
to the Ministerial Union that if he was
elected Chief Glass would have to go.
The herald., 1896-11-26
NEEDED SOME RUBBER BOOTS.

On Main street yesterday afternoon at
4 o'clock Officer Haupt captured ragged
street urchn giving the name of John
Rogers and age as IL years, and locked
him up in Jail for the theft of pair CT
rubber boots, from in front of shoe
store AS the lad had no other foot COW
ering than the stolen boots, which he
had on. he was allowed to wear them
into jail, but they will nevertheless be
used as evidence against him.
The herald., 1896-11-26
NEW CITY CHARTER.
The Opposition Is Shy About Voicins
Its Objections.

The committee recently appointed by
the directors Of the chamber of COM
merce to arrange for a public
discussion of the proposed new city
charter finds difficulty in procuring
speakers who will argue against its
adoption. The object of the meeting is
to bring out full and free debate so
as to show the defects of the new char
ter ii it has any Plenty of able
speakers have offered their services TO
defend it, but the opposition is a little
shy. The committee in charge of the
matter consists of the following gentle