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The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-10-01

"He seems n nice enough chap. but
cant understand why people are al
ways falling on his neck the way they
3o."
"Perhaps youdon't know what a gooo
SON thins he h~."-n~troit News
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1897-10-01

"Don't be SO severe on the signal
officer; he means TO give us
good weather"
Then why doesn't he1"
"Wcll-you know how hard IL Is for
man to find anything in a bureau
5raMcr."-Detroit Free Pres
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

ed States and only 1000 unionists.
Brooklyn leader says tho average pay
throughout the country is 5000 week
Broughty Ferry (Scotland) carpenters
have had their pay increased TO is cents
per hour. A Philadelphia GU. s. Al man
last Sunday advertised for good" car
penters at 81 per day.
The amalgamation Of all the New York
painters unions is having it's effect upon
the organized painters of Brooklyn. They
are discussing the proprlety Of a like
step.
me Amalgamated Engineers OF the
Tyne, Wear, Tees, and Hartlepool dis
tricts have accepted employers offer Of
an advance OF Is. Cd. TO the men earn
ing 25s. and upwards, Is. to the men earn
ing less than 25s. and 5 per cent. for
plecework.
The Journeymen Bakers and Confec-
toners International Unions have decided
10 celebrate the second anniversary Of the
signing by the Governor OF New York
OF the Pake-sho~ low. The anniversary
will take place May Is.
a Detroit contractor on city work has
been requested by Commissioner McVicar
70 employ two shifts OF men each day.
al wing one shift TO work six and q
hi.f hcuis In the morning and another
shift in the afternoon for the same
ength OF time. paying each man 81 for
his work, or s. for a day Of 10 hours.
Seventeen Hundred men and boys have
ono out on strike at Laird's Shipbuild-
ng Works. Birkenhead, I'm consequence
II dispute among the men working on
he new battleship Gloria. The dispute
irst arose among a section of the IRON
workers known as clippers, who COM
ilained that their work was being done
~ other men. The matter has been
'eferred to the workmens union.
Detroit machinists instructed their dele
,ates to the coming national convention
vote for the amendments TO the con-
titution, which call for uniform dues
all the unions, and also to support
The movement for the election of all tha
lational officers by popular vote instead
( by vote Of the delegates In the con-
'entlon. This will do away with the
necessity for a convention every two
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
THIS WAGON JONATHAN OLSON AND WORLD

Chicago structural iron workers get 10
cents an hour.
Leeds CEng) wooden operatives get fitm
50 to s. a week.
Milwaukee carpenters want % ;ents an
hour on June l..
AT a recent meeting 100 men Joined the
St. Louis Carpenters Union
Minnesota hardware dealers formed
state association.
A school for cash girls is run by Chl-
cago store.
Leadvile unionists may start co-ope-
rative department store.
Ex-Governor Waite. or COLORADO al
dressed st. Louis unionists.
Twenty-eight large tobacco factories
use the union label.
A new Colorado law prohibits black
listing and boycotting.
A metal trades section has been formed
at Cleveland.
Detroit brewers were conceded the nine
hour day.
Danzig Germany. type founders enjoy
the eight-hour day.
Belfast, Ireland. compositors average
slO50 a week.
Denver pIasterers struck for an adj
vance
eight-hour mass-meeting.
Newark On. j. fathers now get g per
thousand.
Aberdeen (Scotland) skaters get 10 cents
per hour.
some Brooklyn shoemakers have been
on strike 10 weeks.
Brazil NndD block coal miners may ac-
cept 81 cents per ton.
A co. operative company is being form
ed at Galveston.
Cincinnati has Women's Union Label
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

terest. II would be reasonable therefore
that these banks should be taxed IN sup
port of this system moulded in their IN
terest. and operated TO their profit anu
advantage: but they are not.
Private banking institutions, mislead-
ingly called State banks, enjoy no snare
in the privileges conferred upon National
banks. Their issue of currency should
not be taxed, but they a.e.
There IS nothing immoral in tho use
Of credit and capital for banking pur-
noses outside of the National system.
All economic reasoning is in favor OF,
rather than against this practice. liners
IS no reason why 1t should be forbidden
but II is.
The right to use OF credit and local
resources Of capital is the same in tie
banking business as it IS in any other.
II we have decided that the issue or
currency by this class of banks is i'm
moral or inimical to a sound public pol
lev. then the practice should be Tor
bjden by statutes carrying penalties
suited to the crime. But that which
NAV not be done directly ought not to
be done indirectly, especially In legisia-
ton. The tax Oh issues Of private ban@s
IS not laid for revenue, but tor protec-
ticn. protection 10 the system created
and supervised by the nation in favor
Of those having certain amounts and
certain kinds Of capital they desire tc
use in a banking business. This method
of protection gives the system monop-
oily. The capital limit and other features
of protection suffice to further intrenCn
that monopoly.
The National system should not be I'M
Justly treated as an excuse for injustice
to others. If its merits are great enough
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

TO sustain it against the competition OF
private banking. the removal Of the tax
on issues of private banks Will only
make these merits more apparent by
contrast. But If in an open field, this
system would so down before an older
and more natural one then it ought not
10 survive IL it does not survive in form
its reversion to the older type Will be
gradual and easy and without impair
ment 70 these great vested interests
which have grown up in Its environment.
We are confronted by conditions. not
theories We have in our National bank
ing system an institution established by
the nation and holding its high APPROX
al Those who think our National banks
are not so sustained misread the public
will as crystallizcd IN tones Of statutes
made bv the nations delegated authority.
we have no longer a system of local
hanks Of issue. based on local credit and
conducted by local ability, except at
points where the capital sum OF s25OoO
or more may be used 10 advantage. and
where currency IS not an item OF proiit
i'm banking. This is because the system
has been taxed out Of existence but
mis- prohibitive tax is not necessary
feature of the National system, and a
the two In the rctiracy Of the green
backs and the repeal of the tax on state
hank issues there is common standing
ground for the philosophical friends OF
monetary reform. The advocates OF both
free banking and the limited National
system may well join hands here. Sound
economy justines a return to better meth
DDS. That return can best be Facilitated
by removing the obstacles that mistaken
legislation has placed In the path or
our Industrial progress.
The friends OF sound-money through
out the country without regard TO par
tisan lines have shown their adhesion
TO that system OF practical monetary
policy which calls for retirement OF TIE
creenback.
The Democratic party has declared for
the repeal OF the tax on state bank Issues.
The bankers Of the State OF Virginia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

is no reason Why It should be done. but
81 Is
state banks. so-called. are not what
their names implies The State does not
hold their collateral, and does not en-
dorsc their notes.
Money Is metal coined AT stated val
nation. moving In circulation as de-
mand requires. for what 1t may be worth
in general estimation. regardless OF any
symbol stamped on Its face.
Currency consists OF written promises
70 ps money, usually on demand. IL
IS issued for the double purpose oil utiil@-
ing credit and promoting convenience IN
the exchange Of money and otner COM
modItles Currency may rest upon other
assets than money and commonly ooes'
IN mart. Credit is an important factor
in sustaining currency. Capital Is In
largo degree. the foundation OF credit,
hui character. ability and circumstances
create. control and qualify credit.
United states Treasury notes, known
as ereenbacks. are currency. Their Is a
proper function OF banking, not of gov
eminent. There is no reacon why they
should be issued by the nation, but they
are.
National banks are regulated and In
spected by the nation. Their oinclals
and employees are watched and super
vised at the nations expense National
certificates Of character and condition are
issued I'm their behalf. a department OF
the nations government is occupied en-
tirely with the routine of their business
The nations treasury is used by them
as repository of metal, coined ana III
bullion. as a clearing house for currency
and upon occasion as a source OF bono
issues in which the banks have an IN
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
=. ,rnr,,oumen, for conductors who fail

ana abandonment for conductors who fail
I'M, sentember q New York union
c,,,ors and trimmers will be given n half
holiday on Saturday.
Chicago tanners have been on strike
nine weeks. and many OF the 1850 are
no Amalgamated Society OF Railway
servants is the strongest and most extern
awe trade organization In Ireland.
New York German painters union
celebrated its twenty-hfth anniversary
the other night.
The London & Northwestern Railway.
with its Gi2OOO0.0OO Of capital, employs
6O,O0O men.
Edinburgh (scotland) bakers demand
a minimum wage Of 81 week and the
bosses offer s6.25.
Dundee (scotland) blacksmiths have
secured an increase OF . cents per
week.
Chicago engineers are fighting a pro-
posed ordinance requiring engineers IN
charge Of electrical machinery to take
out license.
Dundee (scotland) brass founders won
an advance OF cent per hour They
now receive 1G cents an hour and work
| 81 hours per week.
The contractor Of building operation
AT Cleveland paid for the Initiation of hi
| employees TO a union rather than suffer
| strike.
| In 1SaS Painters Union 8. OF Brooklyn
| will endeavor to persuade the Legisla
turc to pass a bill providing for the Ii
| censng Of master painters.
Some forty cities were represented al
| the convention OF street railway en-
ployes the other day and in these elite,
| the association has membership o.
some 5000.
The Typographical Association, tn
| members Of which must serve n seven
| years apprenticeship as compositors o.
| machinemen. Is the largest organizatio
OF printers in the United Kingdom
4 Judge OF the New York SUPREME
Govt refused the injunction asked b,
a nor-unionist to prevent tho Union o.
Hois'inG Engineers from keeping him out
OF work.
There are $4,000 machinists in the Unit.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

, LeagIe
In Japan 100000 wear wooden shoes.
Silver City Idaho miners union talks
OF erecting a hospital for its members.
South Bend Ond) stone cutters WOE
strike.
Grand Rapids painters and decorators
will not consolidate their unions
n fifteen months the Standard Oil
Company has paid its owners 100000
An Arkansas legislator wants the Leg
islature TO establish State convict farm.
Ine New York Central Labor Union
has taken up the cudsels on behalf of the
union whisky label.
4 Baltimore contractor IS being prose-
cuted for making cobble5tone PAYERS
work over nine hours day.
A Cleveland Councilman has intro
ddced an ordinance requiring the union
label on city printing.
Cleveland Central Labor Union has
challenged the Chamber OF Commerce
TO e. debate on the labor question.
Galveston Social Science League has
promised its support 10 candidates favor
ing the Single tax.
Frisco cigarmakers' union Is now max
ing an active crusade against tenement
house and Chinese-made cigars.
Scale den anded at Denver: Brick car
rie~s e.: bricklayers' mortarmen. SIS:
plasterers' laborers. $3.50.
Dundee mill and factory hands were
granted % cents a week Increase Their
union has 500 500 i'm bank.
Duluth Federated Trades forced local
officials to re-employ men 1t dropped in
order TO reduce expenses.
Detroit printers will vote on whether
30 hours shall constitute weeks work
In machine shops.
At Cologne men pay 6 cents a week 10
society. and when they are unemployed
they receive so cents day.
The war between Cleveland Knights
OF Labor and Federation musicians is
over.
Tax land more Il tho burden Of a
recent letter from tho Mayor OF Boston
10 the Board OF Assessors.
A new Connecticut law provides fine
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
ROUND The WORLD IN WAGON
Pennsylvania Nan Builds a House on
Wheels for a Long Journey.
EXPECTS TO LlYS IN IT TWO YEARS,
The Inside is Finished in Polished Maple
and the Floors Are Laid. with Per-
sian Rugs--.hree Horses
Draw tho Chariot.

Jonathan Olson. Of Altoona. Pa. is
going around the world IN cart. lie
starts this spring. and II all goes wen.
will complete his tour the hrst Of June.
1859. being two years on the way. Inc
route lies east 10 Illinois. south to Texas.
across the Gulf OF Mexico to South
America. thence by steamer to SPAN,
and SO on around the world.
The wagon in which he will travel Is
a homemade one. IL is twenty feet long
and seven feet wide. 1t consists of four
carts. brared together with a heavy
framework that will stand any strain.
In this vehicle Olson and his family
Will start around the world. Their plan
IS 10 drive as FAR as comfortable every
day and TO stop at night I'm pleasant
camping spot This IS precisely the way
the early settlers journeyed beyond the
Rockies but in these days OF trains and
boats II Is a novel thing 10 sec q family
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

who have accepted both principles s,anu
to-day In the very foremost OF the "o'o-
ment for monetary reform. 80
1t is to be hoped a policy OF union ie'
good may bring the friends OF oid-lasn.
toned principles together in HARMONIOUS
action in behalf OF just conditions, whe'e.
in all may have equal opportunity %
endeavor yet all be debarred from eres-
passing upon the rights Of others.
ID. PRESTON PARR, Jhr
Bedford City. Va. May Z, 1897.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
THE WORLD
OF LABOR
No newsboys in Berlin.

No newsboys I'm Berlin.
America has 1870 -four mills.
Mexico contains 100 cotton mills.
Japan makes paper underclothing.
Kentucky is first In hemp output.
Chicago cigarette license Is 500.
America has 100000 tramps.
The States contain 100000 farmers.
The sea otter's Is the costliest eur.
New York has a Japanese paper.
Cleveland Italians are organizing.
Chicago has 40 900 railroad employes.
Illinois convicts no longer make cigars
Cleveland has a cooperative laundry.
st. Paul coopers struck for an auvaace
London has 10000 union composi.)rs.
Chicago piano finishers struck against
q cut.
Some New York bakers will parade OF
June u.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
!. CAPITAL.

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OF in
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ACCOUNT OF STOCKS BONDS AND TREASURY NOTES OF THE
ALSO OF STOCKS AND BONDS OF INCORPORATED CITIES u
OTHER
OWNED ABSOLUTELY BY THE COMPANY.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

TOITOT u TIC IIiutH.
sir,--In considering reform legislation
now imporioualy necessary 10 our nat
icral monetary system. It is wen TO get
nj tho facts in the case. In no way can
this better be done than by the simple
method Of definition.
National banks are what their name
implies. The nation holds their collat-
srai and endorses their notes. This IL
~ the start an economic error. There
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09
D PENNSYLVANIA FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY.

STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDING DECEMBER 1896 OF
AND THE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE
PHILADELPHIA. ORGANIZED UNDER
OF THE STATE PENNSYLVANIA INSURANCE
THE STATE VIRGINIA IN PURSUANCE OF THE
STATE
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1897-05-09

Williamson
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ardne CTowel secret
Principal Walnut Philadelphia
April
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-16
Over a Dozen Killed.

One of the worst wrecks in the his
tory of the Santa Fe railroad occurred
three miles east of Emporia at 7.3O o.
m. on Tuesday of last week. Twelve
or fifteen passengers were killed, and
as many more badly hurt. The fast
mail train going east and the Mexico
and California express, west bound,
collided head on. The west bound
train carried seven or eight coaches,
and its passengers included many ex.
cnrsionists who had been to hear Hon.
VIM j. Bryan speak at the county
fair at Burlingame Mr.. Bryan him
self was on the train, but was riding in
the rear Pullman. He states that moth
ing but heavy jolt was experienced
by the passengers in his coach.
Mr.. Bryan was one of the most ener
9etic men in the crowd Of rescuers, He
helped to carry out the dead and
wounded, and gave the greatest atten
ton to their care. One poor fellow.
who was badly manned, called to Mr..
Bryan and said: II went to hear Won
TO-DAY. | am dying now. and want to
shake your hand aud say God bless
you. II you pos.i ,ly can, Mr.. Bryan,
get me drink Of Water,u
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-16

The interiors of one thousand of the
most attractive homes in the United
States have been photographed by
The Ladies' Home Journal" One
hundred OF the best of these pictures
will be reproduced in that magazine.
The first article of the series-''Inside
of a Hundred Homes'-will appear in
the October journal. Bed chambers,
reception and dining rooms, bath
rooms. halls and apartments of every
kind will be pictured just as they are
in daily use. Each picture contains
dozens OF suggestions. Every woman
Is interested in taking peep into the
most attractive homes in the land. to
see how they are furnished and ar
ranged. She wants to get practical
hints and new ideas for furnishing her
own: The houses photographed by
the Journal are those occupied by per
sons of moderate income. Their int
rior arrangement shows what p-rfect
taste can accomplish with little mon
ey and the touch of woman's deft
fingers.
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-16
Our Legislative Ticket.

There will be general satisfaction
over the ticket nominated for the Sen
ate and House on Saturday last by the
Democrats of this county. Capt. John
N. Opie, the nominee for the Senate
was clearly the choice of the party
from the outset, and after the prima.
ries, whilst his nomination was not
absolutely certain, it was practically
so as the result showed, for he was
named on the first ballot. The nomi.
nation of Mr.. Walker who had so faith
fully and conscientiously represented
the county in the last House, was emf
nently just and proper, and fitting
tribute to integrity, honesty and con-
scientious service. Mr.. Churchman is
q new man in this field, he has never
before been in either branch of the
Legislature, but there is no trouble on
this score. He is so we'll and favora-
bly, known for character, good sense
and honesty of purpose, that the in
terests of the county can safely be en-
trusted to him. His hospitable home
and generous treatment of friends are
Indications of the size of his heart, and
every act springs from the highest
sense of duty. He is one of the most
progressive of our many progressive
farmers, and with such men the inter
ests of this great agricultural county
cannot suffer. The ticket will be tri-
umphantly elected.
Marion CoiIreiI, prominent citizen
of New port News. and John PrOsser, OF
Rafersflnr0 died Thuradau Last
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-16
Strange AdYicA.

We have had occasion to notice the
breadth of our present Secretary of
Agriculture, Mr.. Wilson, This office
has not been filed with great men, but
the stupidity of this Iowa farmer
Wilson is almost beyond comprehen-
sion. He again tries to convince the
country that our people should not ex
port any grain. The theory is a nice
one, and in theory we might agree
with him, but we are not in shape to
manufacture all of our grain any more
than to grow all of the silk needed,
and until we can do SO hundred mil
lion or SO of money might as well be
brought into the country from the sale
of grain, at least SO it would seem to
everybody but Pudding head Will
son."
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-16
Pertinent Enquiry.

Last week, under the above head, we
answered an enquiry of the Neaos adj
dressed to the s'young gentlemen
around the court house." Our answer
has caused the Ne1Ds to make profuse
and rather abject apologies to the
"young gentlemen around the court
house," stating that it meant mo
offense,' reminding us of fellow who
deliberately spits on your foot and
then asks your pardon. But of course
the Meas meant no offense, its words
and its meaning rarely go together,
hence it must be understood that It's
praises are not praises. and it's attempt
ed satires not satires, and for this rea-
son requires two or three subsequent
articles to tell exactly what it did
mean. In this instance, however, it
processes not to understand what we
meant in our answer, as the following
extract discloses
'To get it down to an intelligent
basis, we ask the editor of the SPECTA-
lToR-VINDICATOR to say specifically
whether he means to apply, directly OF
remotely, to the editor of the News the
words and seek for the fellow with the
most money when the election comes
| on.'"
We are noG sure we know the EdStoa
| of the Meas. The name of no sucE
officer appears any where in its col
umns so far as we can find, or so far at
the matter in the paper disc loses
That paper as we understand it il
owned and operated by company an
so published and held out to the world
But if there is any editor of the NeaO!
and that editor is seeking trouble on
account of any remarks like the above
or is wanting to know whether we ''die
or did not" or whether we intended
directly or remotely" to do this, thai
or the other thing, or wishes to con
tort or twist our expressions, his owI
mind, or our neck, we desire to say
that the SPECTAToR-VINDIC car
ries the name of its editor in it's col
umns, and his office hours are from
sun rise to sun set, and when not in
his office he is always somewhere else
and can generally be found, ready to
clear up all-doubts, mysteries, or am
biguities. Does the Nea0s catch on,
and for once in it's life 'get down tx
an intelligent basis p
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-16
H0w's This +!

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of Catarrh that car
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY & co. Props,
Toledo, O.
We, the undersigned, have known F.
J. Cheney for the last 10 years, and be
lieve him perfectly honorable in all
business transactions and financially
able to carry out any obligations made
by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists.
Toledo, O., WaIding. Kinnan & Marvin,
Wholesale Druggists. Toledo. Ohio.
Halls Catasrh Cure is taken internal
ly, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. Price,
75c. per BOTTLE Sold by all Druggists.
Testimonials fyee. .-.----
Staunton spectator and vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1896-1916, 1897-09-16

Ii is reported in Richmond that the
President has promised to appoint Mr..
Morgan Treat. of West Point, United
States marshal and that the appoint
ment will be announced as soon a Mr..
Treat will succeed Captain J. NJ. Hud-
gin, of Caroline, who has filed the of
flee for four years. All of the United
States judges who are on the bench
have signed paper requesting that
Deputy Marshal A. Janney Peasants
be retained.