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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Auarow Jackson tho Nez. Democrat.

We cannot stop to study the events OF
the next quarter Of century, which oil
teach the same lesson; but we will stop
a moment before the figure OF Jackson.
one of the most heroic OF all the nations.
Tho great National Bank Of that day had
It's brano all over the land and prao-
ttcal:y the country, The
people w., .,. l.- mercy. Its charter was
about TO expire, and It demanded a re-
nowul. IL controlled Congress just as
the money power controls the Legislative
bodies Of to-day. 1t controlled the Fed
cral courts just as the money power con-
trolls tho Federal courts OF to-day. Con-
gress passed its bill; the court held 1t to
DO constitutional, Mr.. Biddle, the presi-
dent OF the bank, went to Jackson, who
was then president of the United States,
ana demanded his approval, declaring
that the bank could defeat any mGn for
president.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
The Prosperity Fraud.

On tho face of the returns it appeared
as If the enemy had won. According to
these returns $1,000 more votes, properly
distributed, would have changed the ro-
suit. only eight months have elapsed
and the people have already discovered
that they were made the victims OF de-
ception. Only eight months have elapsed
but the harvest is-already being reaped
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

Tho universal corruption that is to-day
destroying our country comes from the
concentration of capital, and the alarm
ing aspect 10 that 1t Is practiced by men
who talk patriotism and who stand high
10 talk about purifying the government
so long as men OF influence and position
offer vast sums to corrupt H. Cut Off the
hand that offers bribe and you will end
corruption.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Logan School Examiners Meetings.

The Board OF School Examiners of Io0,n
Village VIII hold regular meetings for the
hxamlnation OF applicants re achers CO rtifi :
cafes on the Third "Wednesday OF February
~ the Oflice ofthe superintendent, In the
school building Of said Village. Exumina-
LIONS begin ut $3.50 A M STANDARD of each
BY Order OF Board ofEx.
o, W. II Wright Pres
II. u. itseLman, Clerk.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
An Appalling Condition.

At the close OF the war our national
debt was over s.. 500, 100000. Since then the
people have paid the interest and about
years after the close OF the war, after
half has beon paid. It will require twice
as much of the products of our people TO
pay what Ia left OF that debt as would
have been necessary TO pay II all ut the
beginning.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

We must devise come way Of removing
overwhelming temptations on the one
hand, and of distributing AMONG all men
the process OF concentration. AS power
nevcr limits itself, w'o must find a method
OF curbins IL.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
TEACHERS.

The School Exaulnerso of HOcliing county.
ono WI meet nj the uripn SclOnl House
on the irst Ssturiay OF eich month"; at X
O'Clock y. NJ. except December. Janunry,
July ana August; alFh on third Sniur.
day OF April 'um Mny. TostDvoulnie org,,od
unknown 10 the Beard.
u. u. RICK FITS. Pres.
..--.., Z. N. GOopwiN,
a. M. RRoWS, Hnc
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Tho Poor csmo 60 tho Rescue.

The slave interests would not accept
tho result. They atsGE:cd tre offensive
and II was necessary to make sacrifices
to save the Union. The business interests
held back; tho moncyed classes bought
tho governments bonds at 40 cents on the
dollar and went homo. Had the govern
ment rested on these classes, all would
have been lost. But q million men came
forward and offered their lives to defend
tho flag. They came from tho flelds the
shops, the sohoolhouses; they came from
tho homes of tho husbandmen. from the
cottages of tho artisans, and from the
huts OF the poor. Wall street men smell
ed the battle from afar. The sharks OF
the land carried no muskets and faced no
bullets.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
sneor Of nronarohiea.

How did the old world receive this
declaration With a contemptuous sneer.
Kings denounced It; the clergy condemn
ed It; the wealthy and fashionable ridi-
culod 1t; the ofTice-holdins class jeered at
It, Lord Mansfield solemnly decided that
Parliament could rightfully tax the COL
onies without giving them representa-
tion. How did the New World receive it2
When the agitation In behalf OF inde-
pendence began In the colonies tho Of
fetal classes, the clergy, the moneyed
classes, and what was then called
fashionable society,"" as a rule were to-
ries, and adhered to English interests.
The men who advocated independence
were denounced as irresponsible agitators.
The men who were clearing the forests,
and building state, were ready to die for
liberty, and favored independence; but
the influential classes were opposed to
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Excursion to Washington C. IL.

On August 10, II, 70 and 18th the
@. & M. V. Ry., VIII sell excursion
tickets to Washington G. Fl. at rate
of one fare for the round trip, good
returning August lith, account
Fayette County Fair.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
wendell, PhilI,ps Experience.

Wsndell Phillips, one of the grandest
specimens Of noble manhood New Eng
land over produced, u man pure, lofty no
tde and cultured. found the doors Of So
ciety closed to him. For a quarter OF q
century the agitation was carried en-. 1t
would take volumes to describe all the
ontrases committed on the0e men and
women. But day by day the noble band
grew; they were imprisoned. but COM
planned not; they were jeered, but needed
not; they were ogged, but went on; they
wore stoned. but turned not back. While
the palaces were cloEed. the doors OF Ihe
patriotic mnssSs were open. ana by 1860
their number was 80 great as TO change
political conditions.
lincoln the Choice OF Common People.
Mr.. Lincoln was nominated for presi-
cent, and men who have since helped to
canonize him, then denounced him as
domagogue and vulgar clown, with
whom no respectable man could asso-
clate; he was regarded as an agitator
who was endangering our institutions.
There were at that timo twonty-three
preachers OF the gospel Ia Springfield. ILL.,.
whloh was his home. and history has re-
corded the fact that only three supported
-" Lincoln. The other twenty thanked
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
John sherman.s Queer conapc..

Having pictured the ruin that would
follow, he turned around and carried out
this policy OF contraction by which the
bondholders were to get "a OF specie for
every 81 invested. According TO the treas
ury reports, the volume Of money In cir
oulation wos reduced more than one-hah
and prices Of property fell In proportion.
A bushel OF wheat sold for 81 and all
other property In proportion. But debts.
interest, taxes and oil fixed charges re-
meJned the same.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

iNW ,ktA. tnsnsttTn, si,a SHsah3spaiSz Igska
spifN q scScsnt trnf III oi'S ana chiarse,nent.
which ID shaping the civilization OF the
century, was everywhere active. Little
shops gave way to great factories: little
stores to great establishments little rail-
roads to great lines Everywhere there
was consolidation and legislation was
passed by nearly all the gtatca to further
the formation of corporations. In this
way limitless money could be concentrated
In ono establishment. as II could not well
under partnership. IN one sense this
cheaper production and in many WHY'S
increased the convenience OF the public,
and ] believe that It is yet destined to be
,b pblessing gntd 70 sne world, put IL brought
world had made no preparation.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
HiRhcr Courts

In no country and In no age have the
higher courts been on the side OF the
people or Of liberty They are everywhere
the exponents and defenders OF that force
which for the time being dominates the
i6nd.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

StA kaly ssv hsp,ga svlssr ysMP ssss ~
p,Sseanf pathA and they locked vita min
ated contempt and pity on this vulgar
man, who would disturb the good order
Of society. Mr.. lincoln was elected, not
by the Dioneyed interests. but by the COM
mon people. For the fourth time In less
than a century the toiling masses saved
the day for liberty.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

.. Money means power, and men con-
trolling vast sums became impatient of
ride over them In eOme cases and to cvade
them In others
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Federal Theories Going wild.

During the administration OF John Ad-
ANS, Federalistic theories ran wild. Tho
Declaration OF Independence became a
string of merely high sounding but mean
ipaless phrases. Legislation was enacted
which gave the president powers not pos
sesscd by the king OF England. Small
men In office exercised the powers Of Eu-
ropean potentates 1t looked as II the end
OF civil liberty had already come; as II
the American people had simply thrown
Off a for cign yoke 70 wear q more calling
home yoke. The young republic had
come to q fork In the road. 1t was Il mo-
montous hour, not only in tho history OF
the government, but of the human race.
on the ono side weio the classes, stand
ing for privilege and greed. he'd 10y Ilamil-
ton, and supported BY the Federal courts.
on tho other Were the masses Represent
ing the toll, the sinew, aDd the patriotism
Of the country. led by Jefrcreon. Jefferson
triumphel. 1t was tho second victory for
free government \ victory Of the peo-
pie over those who devour the substance
Of the people 1t was this triumph that
determined the course Of the republic and
COVE II its wonderful c0recr. II was thii
triumph that made our country the hope
Of the oppressed OF all lands. and brought
to our shores that brain, and that mus
Gle, that Industry energy and enterprise
which helped TO transform the continent.
1t is honest toIl that POUNDS states and
builds cities.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. MEN OR WON
w EN- TO travel for responsible established
house In Ohio Salary $3.50 and expenses
Position permanent. Reference. Enclose
self-addressed stamped envelope. The
National star Insurance Bldg. Chicago
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

accepted from agents large sums Of money
modo by unScrupuloue or corrupt means,
when they thenselvcs in their Individual
business, would have hesitatcd to use
those means.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
DEMOCRATIC CLUBS REJOICE.

The National Association OF Democratic
clubs celebrated July 4 at Washington by
reading the Declaration of Independence.
letters of regret ami public speeches. Tho
following resolutions were adopted:
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

Effects follow causes In the economic
and commercial world, as they do In tho
try has been produced by certain causes.
Not one Of those CAUSES has been re-
moved. and 30 long as they exist they
fects. We were promised prosperity; It
has not come. and IL requires no prophet
to SEQ that under existing conditions no
FORCES OF destTuotion are at,ij at u,orE
gathering the substance OF the nation into
the hands Of the few. The country is
paralyEed, The patient Is told that II he
would only have confidence and go 70
work no would be well. But In spite Of
these assurances he Is unable to rise.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Two Opposlng Forcea.

Hamilton. and Jefferson were the respec-
tive representatives of these two oppos-
ing forces. The former has been describ-
ed as young man OF 49, who tried TO in
troduce the English system. lie claimed
that government was an affair Of the rich ;
that government should take care OF the
rich, and let the rich take care of the
poor Jefferson said May. It IL the busi-
ness OF the government to do equal Jus
tice to oil men. and to grant special priv
ileges to noneS' Hamilton said: THE peo-
pie cannot boS trusted to govern them
selves. Only a special class should be in
trusted with government" Jefferson
said: '"The people can be trusted, rnd
they are capable Of governing themselves
Lot the Same hands that DO a nations
work and create a nations wealth also
gaide nations government, and oil will
be WELL" Hamilton said: 'TIug the shore
and follow the example OF European ma
tons?
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Do True TO Your.eif.

To-day. II asked whether the govern
ment VIII take the railroads or estab-
llsh referendum. say you do not know,
but that every stop which may become
restore happiness in this land will be
taken; say that II necessary TO do so the
government will not only take the rail-
roads, but. every monopoly and concen-
trntion OF property which interferes
with either tho rights or the welfare of
the people.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Lite Tenure In once.

Jefferson opposed life tenure, ana want
I'd every official made directly responsi
bic to the people, and with u vision that
was awfully prophetic, declared that tho
liberties OF the American people wore in
danger of being ultimately destroyed oy
the Federal judiciary. OF this he sold:
1t has long been my opinion that tho
germ Of dissolution of our Federal gov
ernmcnt Is in the constitution of tho Fed
cral judiciary, an irresponsible body work
ing like gravity by day and by night,
gaining q little to-day end little to-
morrow and advancing It's noisefcss step
like thief over the field OF Jurisdiction.
until all shall be usurped." Again, In
writing to q friend, he said: "You seem
to consider the Judges as the u'fiTnto Ar
biters OF all constitutional questions. Il
very dangerous doctrine. indecd, and emo
which would place US under tho despot-
Ism Of an oligarchy. Our Judges are az
honest as othDr men, and not more fo
They have, with others, the same pas
sions for party, for power, and the priv
ncPe of their corps and their power Ia
the moro dangerous, as they are In or
flco for life. and not responsible as the
other functionnries are to the ele"torS'
control. Tho Consultation has erected no
such tribunal. knowing that 10 whatever
hands confided. with the corruption af
time and Of party ite members would bo-
come despots."
During the administration Of Washing
ton. the general policy was Fedcrollstio:
but he prevented eXcesses. Both Hamii-
ton and Jefferson were in his cabinet
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
A Nation In Distress.

To-day the most wonderful nation on
earth Is in distress. Its children are suf-
foring and Its foundation stones are slip
ping away. May we not ask the reason
why7 am not here TO announcements
ing is so idle or foolish as mere denun-
clation. 1t accomplishes nothing. On the
other. hand. to shut our eyes to danger
means death. We must deal with con-
dltions as we find them. and, to act wise
ly, we must know the facts. What 10 the
lesson of cur career, and what is the
duty of every patriot to-day? Let us
glance back over tho last century, the
most eventful in the history OF men. Let
us read the inscriptions which that CEN
tury has written on the bulletin boards CT
the nations.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
ALTGELD's SPEECH.
MASTERLY ARRAioNMENT OF
THE BRITISH coNsPiRAToRs.

His Fourth of July Grafton BEFORE sue
Democrats of Eew Hork-A Sam
ming Up of the whole Case of
Silver
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Men of the Day,

Where we're the fountains Of patriot
Ism? What were the forces that made
us great2 Whose were the voices raised
for freedom7 Whose were the hands that
snote for human rights, and whose were
the lives that were offered on the AL
tar of Libertyf Nearly every nation Gel
ebrates the anniversary of its birthday.
But as a rule they commemorate only
the deliverance from some foreign oppree-
sion. They commemorate only the sub
stitution Of home yoke for foreign
one. and are of little interest to man
kind.
We celebrate not simply the release
from foreign oppression but the promul-
cation of new principle which ie des-
tined to lift up the whole human race
For tho first time, government was
founded on the principle that all men are
born equal, and that governments derive
their just powers from tho consent OF
the governed, as expressed by the major
ity. The visions of philosophers, even the
songs Of the poets, had become reality
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
About nrlbe aesnera.

For century representative govern
ment was success; II represented the
concentrated capital offers temptations
too great for the average representative
TO resist-whether In the senate or city
Some men In both parties seek ofiice hop
Ing to be bribed Either the power TO sell
US must be taken away or the tempta-
lions must be removed; either have all
important matters submitted to the poo
pie or have the government take all rail-
roads and monopolies and thus force the
hriber out OF employment.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Dirth OF Trusta.

L Tho process Of crushing out, or CON
solidating. was carried 80 for that In
time many Of tho most important indus
tries were controlled by trusts and all
competition wos destroyed. A few indl-
trariiy fix the pf4os OF labor or raw ma
terial on the ono hand and the price Of
their productG on tho othcr. They could
crush on the ono hand and eStort op the
other.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

AS our forefathers, 121 years ago, de-
clared that this people were and of right
ought to be free from all foreign domina-
tion and control, 30 now do we demand
that this people make it's own national
laws, all OF them without asking the add
vice or consent of any foreign govern
ment.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

We reafIirm tho Democratic doctrine
that the legal tender money of the peo-
pie should be issued by their government
and We demand that all paper reprcsen-
tatives OF money shall be redeeIuabie in
coin, the silver and gold of the conytitu-
limited coinage of both gold and silver az
the present legal ratio OF l6 to l without
waiting for the consent OF any other ma
ton"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Jofferaoh mot a Dsmag OF gue.

Jefferson. WITH eyes fxed on the Dun-
1T peaks OF ths future. cried May. yon-
der lies tho ocean or freedom. Steer out
upon II. IS#R away from the rocks and
tho aebfis N]ifch the centuries OF ignor-
ance and in{hdtieg have strewn near the
shore; stsersf for the, haven OF human
rights, the haven Of equal justice; steer
for the g-edf barbor OF the brotherhood
pf man. and glorious will We your a,ecr."
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
What to Dsapiaa.

Tho first thing necessary 10 10 assert
our manic "a; to have convictions and
dare 20 maintain them. Double-headed
platforms and colorless men are the In
etruments by which the abuses Of the
time are made possible
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

ssgssrasn wsa asnouncsd A. 4 AeinAssHas,
piauded Hamilton Let me say here that
no man, In any country or any age, ever
espoused the cause of the toiler or
raised his voice for the common peo.
Pile without being denounced as dema-
gogus. After tho Constitution had been
adopted, Hamilton trusted that some fu-
ture CRISIS might force the government to
become more and more like the English
model. He favored life tenure in ofIlcc
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

The Democratic party from the begin
ming has pronounced its sympathy with
govern themselves in their own way, 50
now do we extend our hearty sympathy
to the people of Cuba in the heroic stand
clare that the day should be FASTENED
by all proper means, which shall see tho
lone star of Cuba fixed forever in tho
constellation of American states: and we
demand the immediate recognition of the
belligerent rights Of the Cuban people.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Going East.

All trains run daily except Sun
day.
Train No. fom the east ar
rives at 1895 p. m.
For rates, time Of trains an
other Information call on J.C.Har T.,
Agent.
q. NJ. Bennett, Supt.
+. nj. Wilkinson, G.T.A.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06
Danger to Free Institutions.

Suppose he did. Suppose that tempo
rary sumulant gould create q temporary
Il would bo In harmony with those forces
that paralyzed uB: II would be simply a
continuation Of the process OF making o
few enormously rich and the great masses
q second time. and then the case would be
hopeless. a squirt OF activity under Mc-
kinley conditions means the more GER
tain death Of FREQ institutions II means
that the poison OF corruption shall 60 on
unail every organ In the body 10 destroy cd.
Concentration of wealth.
A"s'n after the -civil. war. It was found
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

We indorge the time-honored Demo-
cratic doctrine that taxes should he laid
for revenue only ana limited to the wants
istercd. and we denouncc the scheme of
the Dingley bill ana various amendments
made in secret caucus as more iiagrant
robbery Of the masses than the Repub-
lican law known as the Mckinley bill,
twice repudated by the people. Dictated
by trusts and monopolies, In part pay
ment Tor moneys advanced to corrupt the
suffrage, its main effects are to enrich
the few at the expense of the many and
10 release accumulated capital from all
taxation while restricting our trade and
dopriv!ng the American producers of free
access to the markets of tho world.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1897-08-06

Chautauqua Assembly, going
August 2nd, to 53rd, inclusive, re-
turn limit August 3lst.
Arizona republican., 1897-10-06
TO THE PUBLIC.

It has been said that I have been arrested for receiving orders and de- posits on carpets, etc., and not filling them. This is lie made from whole cloth I have never been arrested in my life for anything connected with my carpet business. I have been ar rested on three occasions by Mexi- cans in regard to pictures. I received 50 cents from each and the pictures were ordered, but had not arrived
 My last arrest was by a discharged Mexican agent of mine who had col lected $6.50 on pictures from several Mexicans and had lost his order book enabling me to fill the orders. He then wanted me to return him the S650 This refused to do, as the people held my receipts for the amount, but I asked him to go with me in my buggy and show me where the parties lived and I would refund them the money and take up my re- ceipts. This he refused to do, and refused to turn him over the money. Hence my arrest by him claiming the money as his, and then he came into court and said it was not his. I want to say here I can call more than 200 people in this city that have given me orders for carpets and have paid from S2.75 to $75 as deposit and got their goods, and irst-class goods at that and I never compel people to take what
Arizona republican., 1897-10-06
Pat Sheedy on Gambling.

When asked how. if he always play ed square game ne could always find people he could beat, Sheedy re- piled: My, boy, a sucker is born every minute, and," he added. some times twins"
 Of all the twin suckers we know of, the greatest are: The one that believes all the best drugs and chemi- calls are kept by one store; and the other is the one who believes that all drug stores keep equally as good drugs and chemicals.
 The claim we make is that we dis pense nothing but pure drugs and chemicals, and our stock contains more good values for your money than all others. DIR. G. H. KEEPER.
 Opera House Block.