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Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-05

Uno lufpOtenCy vi any SoSSAN
which may be appointed or Its abortive
proceedings because of any factional or
other opposition in this country.
During the debate which preceded
the passage of the commission bill,
much was said by the more POSITIVE
gold people regarding the alleged IN
fortunate conditions surrounding the
Spanish states, whose Gov
ernments, 1t was asserted, are con-
Quoted upon the free silver theory, ana
comparison was instituted between
the wage rates Of those countries ana
our own. No bimetalllst has ever
claimed that all countries adopting
the silver standard, or operating upon
silver basis, are the most prosperous.
Many considerations other than silver
influence prosperity everywhere. Some
Of the Spanish American states are up
on the gold standard. So OF other
countries-Egypt and Portugal, for In
stance. But we do contend that Mexl-
CO and other silver-using states have
profted by the appreciation of gold,
to which appreciation we have con-
tributed and are continuing to contri-
butte so much.
While our internal affairs, our mode
of living, the wages paid our people,
are more satisfactory than in Mexico
or elsewhere, yet this condition has
been brought about, not because OF,
but in spite of the gold standard, and
now, while wages have a downward
tendency here and business wavers, the
movement in Mexico in both instances
is upward. That country is progress
ing in directions where advancement
is not perceptible here. I quote the
following from letter of President
Diaz: ITO show the falling off in the
consumption of foreign merchandise,
it may be said that the year prior to
the increase Of foreign exchange on
silver our customs collections at the
ports of entry amounted to $22 900, 600;
the next year they were $14,00O,0OO. In
the fiscal year ending in 1890 our i'm
portations exceeded $4,000, 900; in the
fiscal year ending in 1896 they were
slightly in excess of $34,00O,000. On
the other hand, our expectations in
creased. In 1S90-91 they amounted to
$63 900, 900, and in 1S94-95 to 100000
900. There was nothing in the nature
of commercial panic consequent up
on the sharp advance in silver ex-
change.
Our merchants are conservative and
careful, and bank and business failures
are happily rare in Mexico under any
circumstances. AS to wages and the
condition of laborlng men, considering
the nature Of work and classes Of in
dustry, they compare favorably with
those in other countries. The demand
for skilled labor has grown with the
great increase in the number of mills
and manufactures. This demand in
all branches Of labor is strong. The
added exchange has not impaired the
value of our dollar as applied to the
purchase of articles of home manu-
facture. Its buying power is unchanged
in this respect, and prices for do
nestle merchandise and produce vary
only according to the supply and the
demand. Heavy investments of for
eign capital in Mexican enterprises
have been made since the appreciation
of gold elsewhere"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-05

fore God, and behold the great King
leading you up the crystal steps to
the throne and with his own hands
placing the coronet upon your fair
brows, and with the glory OF that
scene shimmering about me / salute
you, queens to the most High, the
great King, whom you will see in his
beauty"
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-05

The recent sound money convention
at Indianapolis is one of the straws
which indicate the most prominent is
sue in the next campaign. There
was no talk in that convention of in
ternational bimetallism. 1t regarded
the silver question as settled and now
sets itself about the task of determin-
ing by legislation the form and char
acter of our paper money. 1t should
be observed that the advocates of gold
are not opposed to paper money. On
the other hand, they believe that the
greater part of our currency should
consist of paper. But they are op-
posed to government paper money,
and boldly announce that the govern
ment should go out of the banking
business. For the same reasons they
might, and perhaps will before great
while, oppose the system of govern
ment postal money orders, as they take
the place of bank checks and ex-
change. The fight is on, and as Ben
ton once said, 1.-THE bank is in the
field" 1t is the same issue of the banks
against the people, and the question
involved is whether the people shall
issue and control the currency and
business of the country or whether
this power shall be delegated to the
BIZ nks. w. S. MORGAN.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-05

With our present system Of Doodle
politics representative government
seems to be farce. Let us have the
Referendum.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-05

", dominate Cleveland as one OF
the members of the Mckinley cabinet
that Is, If he is not toe far behind
with HE fishing.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-05
A LIVING TRUTH.
MAN IS THE TRUE STANDARD
OF VALUE.

"The Social and Industrial System Is to
Be Measured, Not by the Wealth 1t
Produces But by the Men 1t Pro-
duces."
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1897-03-05

A gold standard is for the benefit Of
the few.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
A Good suggestion.

So much is said of the persecution to
which a recently inaugurated president
of the Uuited States is subjected to by
office seekers thato would think some
means Of relief would be sought There
is a ready and a most efficacious one,
though it would be certain to bring
with it ineligibility to reelection
That is, to refuse to appoint any per-
son to Office who solicits it.
The scramble for Office is usually by
those who have tasted its sweets. 1t is
the same old gang hurrying to the
trough and jostling one another in their
desire to get their feet in. There is a
sort Of heir-apparent attitude assumed
~ these men, and they look upon the
nov crop of aspirants as pretenders
Tie president has the remedy in his
OWL hands, if lie does not desire re-
eler" n. ManitoWoc Pilot
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
How's This2

We offer One Hundred Dollars re-
ward for any case of catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have known
F. j. Cheney for the last fifteen years,
and believe him perfectly honorable in
all business transactions and financial
ly able to carry out any obligations
made by their firm.
West & Truax, Wholesale Druggists,
Toledo, @.
Walding, Kinnan q Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, 0.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken inter
nally, acting directly upon the blood
and mucous surfaces Of the system.
Testimonials sent free. Price, 75c. per
bottle. Sold by all druggists.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08

W G. Barrett spent Wednesday in
Waukegan.
Frank Mathews has 4 position in the
Sterling Office.
Miss Laura Cosgrove spent Wednes-
day in Chicago.
The express companies are sending
bicycles by tug to Racine
Frank Avery is having a tandem
built at the Sterling factory.
George Cameron has resigned his
position in the Sterling office.
Half the big rows are a result Of neg
lect of men to make contracts.
The street sprinkler made its first
appearance on the streets today.
AS soon as a man is nominated for
office he is a little conceited about his
popularity until after the election.
John Gaffney, who was formerly en-
ployed at George Hale's grocery store,
has accepted a position with Vetter
Bros, in Brassville.
E. Y. Grouse has resigned his posi-
ton with the Sterling company to
enter the employ of the American Cycle
company, Of Chicago.
There is some excuse for a man being
caught by book agent once, but 4
man should be ashamed Of himself if
caught second time.
The life saving station is in full oper-
alton again. The crew with the ex-
ception of one new man from Chicago,
is the same as last season.
Two county officials were walking
down the street side by side, one was
young and straight, the mighty Syca-
more Of the Wabash, the other gray
bearded and bent under the burdens of
years. They were chatting cheerfully
under the sun of an April fools day,
when the eagle eye of the young man
espied a package carefully tied and
evidently dropped from the hands of
some pedestrian. A sardonic grin lit
up the face of the younger as the par
eel met his gaze. he glanced at the
care scared and serious face Of the man
at his side, trudging along in sweet
serenity. He remarked on the little
bundle as he stepped behind the old
gentleman as if to reach for it. The
patriarch anticipated him, however,
and bending slowly and carefully,
grasped the object. He tugged, once,
twice, thrice, but the thing did not
move The old mans wrath broke out
like the flames from an extinct volcano,
and with mighty jerk he tore the
paper covered brick from its moorings.
The voice of the young man broke out
in a rough guffaw, the small boy about
yelled with mirth, as the gray haired
victim went on his way.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
Banking Facilities Needed.

Di. ing the poor credit and bank
ing fayi!s les Of the west and south be-
fore the asst meeting of the American
Economic association, Mr. Thomas G..
Sherman said:
In the Il southern states it is impos-
sible that o.: tenth of the farmers could
have any ba ( accounts or could ever
draw checks IL payment for their retail
transactions. the recent campaign
the successful candidate received the
votes of 90 states. he defeated candi-
date the votes of % The % states hold
90 per cent of all bnk deposits and de-
ppsitors Deducting from the other %
states the silver states and a few large
cities, the remaining vast agricultural
section of the country, having 40 per
cent of the population and rs per cent
of the area, has less than per cent of
the bank deposits and depositors, This
suggests what was the real grievance of
this mass of voters, although they did
not themselves understand it, Their
banking facilities are proportionately
only one-sixteenth of the rest of the
country
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
Lost Control of Her Nerves
A HELPLESS, PAINFUL
CONDITION.
From the Tribune, Minneapolis, nan.

food, sleep with irregularity, with seldom a
thought of our nerves.
Mrs. G. II. Guise, of 40 Central Avenue,
East Minneapolis had the misfortune to suf-
fer constantly from nervousness, and her
trouble was aggravated by want of sleep.
Night after night of sleeplessneSs had created
Worn out condition and she sometimes
would jerk and jump unconsciously.
In relating her experience to q Tribune
representative, she said:
wish TO state to you the great benefit /
have derived from DR.. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People. For many months [ was
afflicted with nervous debility and could get
no relief until | began using the Pink Pills,
the required result came very soon, and
hope | may have the privilege of recon-
mending them to everyone suffering as / did
for | am certain the medicine gives instant
relief without any bad results. aA
(Signed) MRS c. III. GUIsE.' -
Subscribed and sworn to before me, No
tary Public. 4
7. Z. ANDREWS, Notary Public.
Hennepin Co., MINI.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills contain. in a con.
densed form, All the elements necessary ia
give new life and richness to the blood and
restore shattered nerves. They are also
specific for troubles peculiar to females, such
as suppressl0nS, irregularities and all forms
OF weakness They build up the blood and
restore the glow of health to pale and salIow
cheeks. In men they effect Il radical cure
in all cases arising from mental worry, over.
work or excuses of whatever nature. Pink
Pills are sold in boxes (never in loose bulk
at 90 cents a box or six boxes for 81 so. and
may be had of ali druggists, or direct hy
mail from DR.. Williams Medicine Company
Schenectady. n. Y.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
wyoming,s Common Sense Action.

By defeating an unqualified free sill
yer resolution and substituting a resolu-
ton in favor of free coinage of gold and
silver by international agreement, the
Republican legislature Of Wyoming
taught a lesson of common sense and
practical politics to all the states of the
northwest The free coinage of silver
on any other basis than that of actual
value is delusion which was effectually
disposed of last November. New York
World
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
lhe Title of Admiral.

It should here be explained that
the title of admiral was not used
in England in the earlier days In
fact, the better opinion is that it
was not so used before the beginning
of the fourteenth century He was
called capitaneus maris Captain OF
the sea-, "keeper of the seacoasts, .
"captain of the kings mariners. >
The title admiral or 'amiral, .
probably derived from the Arabic
amir or emir (prefect), was used in
foreign countries much earlier than
in England and came from France.
Prynne 'Animadversions, page
1869 states that there were admi-
rails and an admiralty court in Eng
land as early as the time of Henry
I, derived from our ancient Saxon
kings Alfred, Edgar, Ethelred and
others who had the dominion of the
British ocean. None of these kings
probably was more potent than
King Edgar, who, possessing an alb
solute dominion of the neighboring
sea, sailed round about it every year
and secured it with a constant
guard. These ships, being very stout
ones, were in number 1900. Some
writer's even affirm that there were
800 sailing ships. London Nau-
teal Magazine.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08

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The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
WHITE GOES TO GERMANY.
Ben Butterworth is TO Become Commits
sioner of Patents.

Special 10 the NEWS
Washington, April President
Mckinley today nominated Andrew D.
White, of New York, as ambassador to
Germany; Draper, of Massachusetts,,
as ambassador to Italy; Benz Butter
worth, of Ohio, as commissioner OF
patents; Oliver L. Spaulding, of Mchi-
gan, as assistant secretary of the
treasury.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
An Ordeal.

Resilient Rags (puzzled) You
seem mighty fdgety terday, Pete.
Punctured Peterson (mournfully9
I'm sufferin, Ragsey I'm breakin
in or new pair Nv socks. Brooklyn
Eagle.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08
rs AT CHICAGO.
Henry weismann Has Been Traced to
Chicago by His Brother.

Henry W6IsMaHH Hds DS5H I5O0Vr 70
Chicago by His Brother.
a Chicago telegram says that Henry
Weissmann, the Union Grove attor-
ney, VINO disappeared from his home
week or more ago, has been traced
to that city. His actions are peculiar
and his brother, who is tracing him,
believes he is insane. When the at
torncy left Union Grove he was suffer
ing with erysipelas and had bad
cold 1t is expected that he will be
found
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08

vousness. The great freedom enjoyed by the
American people is in large measure to
blame for the high-strung condition of our
nerves. There is rustic and hustle on every
hand. There are excursions, picnics and
long journeys. We work days and plan dur
ing the nights. and in our hurry we bolt our
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1897-04-08

Tt is said that the present generation is
living in an era of nervousness. Some attri-
butte the cause to the climate of our country;
if there is an atmospheric effect it certainly
is the least of tlse causes that produce ner-
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-09

ST. LOUIS, Mo-, June g. Jockey
Slaughter distinguished himself by land
ing three winners at the track to-day, all
front.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-09
FIRES RAGING IN
NORTHERN WOODS
From Redding to SiSSon
Forest Tracts Are
Ablaze.
DunSmuir Threatened by Two
OnComing Columns of
Flames.
Back Firing Must Be Resorted TIC
to Save the Town From
Destruction.

REDDKNG. CAL, June 8.-Forest fires
are raging on the east side of the Sacra.
mento at various points from Redding to
Sisson. The hot north winds of the past
few days have made everything as dry as
finder, and an easy prey to the flames.
This afternoon the fire went like whirl-
wind through the woods north of Redding.
Reid's ranch near the Jerry was in danger,
and men were sent from town to back
fire. The northern heavens are lighted
up this evening, and the flames are visible
at this distance.
The extent OF the damage is not yet
known. The destruction of the grass and
feed will cause no small loss. The ranches
between here and Buckeye are in danger.
At Elmore, a station thirty miles north,
the whole side of the mountain on the
east side OF the river is IN flames. At one
time to-day ths Shasta Springs Hotel was
considered IN danger, and the railroad
com pany sent out its fire train to protect
the property and lis bridges.
At Dunsmulr tonight there is consid-
cradle alarm, for the woods across the
river on the north are burning and there
is high north wind that can easily carry
sparks and embers across the stream.
Back-hring Will have 10 be res orted to-
The fire threatens Dunsmuir from two diff
ferent points from the north. The rail-
road shops occupy an advantageous posi-
tion on the south bank of the river and
are well equipped with fire apparatus to
protect the business portion of the town,
which Is IN the most danger. The res-
dence portion is so high upon the bluffs
as to be out of dan ger.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-09

One mIIe, SeIIInS~
Amber GInts lO2 (Deanl, to 1...................1
Jack Bradley los (E Jores). to 1...............2
Irish Chief II 107 (Fros J, rs to l.
Time, :44. Msyford, Helen Whittington, Gold
Band, Gomez, Bravo, Big Fellow, Tim Irven,
Hinda, Brakeman ana Montell also ran.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-09

highly accomplished. She has been a
prominent worker in all charitab BILE, social
and church affairs. always ready to lend
a helping hand. Mr.. Riley is mployed
as head salesman in 8 dry-goods store al
Red Bluff.
st. Stephens Episcopal Church, in
which the wedding was held, had been
beautifully decorated by the ladies OF St
Stephens Guild, OF which the bride has
been secretary since its organization. The
decorations were in white and green. with
strsamers and bows of white ribbon and
ivy from chandeliers to windows, and
ferns. 81. Joseph lilies and sweet peas
gracefully placed at the windows and on
stands. They were married under a bell
of st. Joseph lilies and sweet peas.
The bridal chorus from Lohengrin was
played as the party entered, preceded by
six ushsrs. Following the bridesmaids,
Misses Kate Shafer, Elsie Garrett, Nettie
Whtteh urst, Madeline Esche al burg, Irene
Hankensin and Lucille Moore, came the
maid of honor, Miss Georgia Dryden Cobb,
who was garbed in canary colored silk with
overdress of white swiss. The bride was
in the rear, leaning on the arm of her
father. Her gown was a beautiful white
mousseline de sole. over white silk, and
she carried bouquet of white carnations
and maidenhair fern. They were met at
the altar By the groom and his attend ant
Mark Lemon, and the Rev. DR.. f. B, A.
Lewis OF San Jose. The strains of "Oh,
Promise Me- f1oated through the sacred
editice during the ceremony.
After the ceremony the bridal party
flied out of the church to the home of the
BRIDE, where a wedding breakfast was
served. Mr.. and Mrs. Riley started in
the afternoon for San Francisco. They
will make their home in Red Bluff.
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-09
He SWALLOWED POISON.


Suicide of One Who Signed the Name
of j. ID. Burton.
A middle-aged man who signed the
name OF ~ D. Burton" to letter to the
Coroner committed suicide yesterday near
the band stand in Golden Gate Park. The
letter reads as follows:
To the Coroner: have no friends or acuuain-
tances in this City. Being without money and
unable 10 find employment and having had
no food for several days, Ihave concluded that
the easiest way to end my misery was TO adopt
this plan. Cyanide of potassium was the agent
used by me and think have taken enough
to accomplish the purpose. J. d. BURTON.
1t is believed that Burton was not the
mans name, as he evidently took all pre-
cautions to prevent the discovery of his
identity by tearing the lining out of his
cap and disposing of all his po> sessions
The deceased wore full brown beard aud
was well dressed. His hands do not indi-
cafe that he was a laborer. The cap he
wore was similar to those worn by ships
officers, musicians and the United States
Hospital attaches
The San Francisco call., 1897-06-09
KNIGHTS WELCOMED HIM
The Supreme Chancellor of the
Pythians rendered a
Reception.

Philip I. Colgrove, supreme chancellor
of the Knights of Pytbias OF the United
States, who has been in the State of Cali
fornia for several days visiting the lodg ges,
was given reception at the Metropolitan
Temple Monday evening.
He was escorted from the Palace Hotel
10 The temple by company of uniformed
Knights, and the procession preceded by
field music attracted a great deal of atten-
tion.
AT the temple he was escorted TO a seat
on the stage, where were seated Judge A.
representatiyes-ele Grand Chancellor
w. b. Grant, Past Grand ChanceI-
lors w. II. Bodfish, G.. H. Morrison,
G.. Samuels, Walter c. Graves and P. Nc
Carthy, Grand Master of the Exchequer S.
G. Little, Grand Keeper of Records and
Seas rigadier-General Herman Schaff-
ner, A. X. Stevens, Z l. Wolfe, G. w.
Nevins and Colonels ". J. Kidd, ]. C..
Lohmeyer and w. +. G. Morosco of the
uniform rank.
Brigadier- General Herman Schaffner of
the uniform rank called the meeting to
order and then introduced w. II. Grant,
grand chancellor Of the domain OF Cali
fornia, who briefly stated that the object
OF the ssemblage was to listen TO an ad-
dress by Supreme Chancellor ColgroYe
After selection by the orchestra Past
Grand Chancellor A J. Buckles, supreme
epresentative-elect, delivered a short ad-
dress upon the order of the knights OF
Pythlas, explaining its purposes.
The supreme representative was re-
ceived with prolonged cheers. He said
that his visit TO California has been most
pleasant, and that it will be one of the
most cherished emories of his Pythian
life. He had something TO say about the
hospitality of CalifornIans, and added
that before he came to the Golden State
he was under the impression that the
people of the South are the most hospit.
able, but since his arrival here he could
not subscribe TO that declaration.
After Chancellor Colgrove finished Miss
Tillie Morrisey favored the audience with
songs, and Supreme Representa- ,ve-elect
A j. Buckles delivered a short talk, after
which the exercises were brought TO a
close by the singing Of the closing ode.
After the close OF the meeting the su-
preme chancellor and his vile were guests
OF honor at u banquet tende.e them by
the Grand Lodge at the Gailhard on Pine
street. There were present Supreme Rep
resentative i. J. Crowley and Mrs. Crow
Icy, Grand Chancellor w. H. Grant, Grand
Vice-Chancellor Charles l.. Patton and
Mrs. Patton, Past Grand Chancellor George
Samuels and Mrs. Samuels, Past Grand
Chancellor w. G. Graves, Grand Keeper oi
Records and Seals Herman Schaftner,
brigadier-- eneral of the Uniform Rank,
Miss Tillie Morrisey, Z. w. Nevin and c.
S. Hoff man.