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The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09
Credit as Currency.

The dispute concerning the nature
and value OF paper currency Is based
on difference of opinion respecting the
comparative merits Of private credit and
public credit when used for monetary
purposes. The banker favors private
credit, probably for no better reason
than that his business Is founded on that
theory. Private banks Of issue had their
origin In the need of money to transact
private business with. AT no time since
men emerged from barbarism has there
been gold and silver enough to supply
the whole demand for money. Notes,
drafts, bills OF exchange were invented
as substitutes for money, and they were
never used to as great an extent as they
are now, which Is about 80 per cent. of
the circulating volume.
The doctrine that the public credit Of
the people of the United States, when
used as money must be backed by codn In
which 1t is to be redeemed, Ia unsOund.
This has been clearly demonstrated In
our experience OF eighteen years begin
ming with 1879, during which period, ac-
COrding to the treasury estimates, there
was only about $25,OOO,000 Of coin Ia
the country at any one time, though
there had been ten times that much in
1861.
The banks suspended specie payments
In December, 1861, and the following
February Congress provided for the
issue of United States notes to the
amount of $3.50, 900, 900, legal tender ex-
cept for duties on imports and interest
on the public debt This class OF notes
was subsequently, increased to $40O,0O0,-
600, and several other classes were is-i
sued from time to time aS occasion re-
quired until, at the close a the war the
aggregate had reached 1900 100000, In
round figures. Besides these, the na-
tional banks had circulation Of about
5000, 100000. All this vast volume OF
government paper money was f0ated
when there was but $25,OO0,00O OF coin
available in the whole country, and that
was used by the specuators for their
own selfish purposes, as the Secretary OF
the Treasury pointed out in his report
for 1864, at page %.
The following statement shows how
much the paper fell below coin from the
time specie payments were suspended
until they were resumed:
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09

affair, the common interest and gem
eral welfare require that the sovereign
power OF the people take hold of 1t for
the benefit Of all.
Insurance began In business transac-
tiOns between two individual persons.
The business spread to large affairs, and
now among the most wealthy corpora
tions Of the world are the great insur-
ance companies Of the leading nations.
Look at these figures:
Statement showing the amount Of in
surance in force and the gross assets
Of few Of the leading life companies
on the first day of January, 1897.
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09
Is the Treasury Practising Fraud2

The Secretary of the Treasury, few
days ago, addressed a communication to
the chairman Of the coinage committee
Of the House of Representatives asking
for legislation authorizing the use of
silver bullion now on hand for coinage
into subsidiary pieces. He said the de-
mand for new fractional silver coin
since 1890 has been greater than the
amount coined, and the treasury has
been compelled to pay out worn coin, as
the amount of new coin manufactured
has been limited by the appropriation
made for the payment of loss on re-
coinage of such coins.
There has been a good deal of frac-
tiOnal coin lying in the treasury to be
recoined, but unless Congress appropri-
ates money to pay for the reeoinage
and to make good the loss the work is
not done.
Now it appears that since the Sher-
man law of 1890 stopped the coinage Of
silver dollars, except as they should be
needed to redeem the notes paid for
the bullion out Of which they were TO be
coined, silver coins OF less value than a
The Advocate and news., 1898-02-09

There is nothing in the history OF
those eighteen years to show that paper
money issued by the United States is not
as good as gold. Had there been no obli-
CATIONS out which we were expected TO-
pay in coin, and some Of which we had
promised to 80 pay, there would have
been no need of the exceptions of inter-
est and duties, and our paper would not
have deprecated from any cause other
than it's quantity. X
Judging by our own experience, we
can safely use dollars made Of gold, sil-
We, and paper, side by side, all full legal
tender. But the paper must be govern
meRt paper, or 1t must be guaranteed
by the public credit,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
SABBATH NEWS NOTES.

Evan r. williams, of Marietta, o.,
occu led the pulpit of the Plymouth Con-
gregaional church.
In the Green Ridge Presbyterian church
Rev. John r. Davies, d. D., of Philadel-
pria, preached at both services.
Rev. Thomas w. Swan, of New Brigh-
tho, Pa, occupied the pulpit OF the flrst
Presbyterian church.
At the Jackson street Baptist church
the pulpit was occupied in the evening by
Licentiate ID. G. Thomas.
The pulpit of All Souls Universalist
church was occupied in the morning by
Rev. j. Richards. There was no evening
service.
Rev. Dr. Gulick. superintendent of ;he
Christian and Missionary Alliance work
in Japan, conducted services at the Cos
pei Tabernacle. North Jeffeson avenue.
w. II. Jones, the representative of The
Faist Kraus Milling company, of Mil
waukee. Wis, conducted the mems met
ing at the Young Mems Christian asso-
citation in the afternoon.
Special music was rendered by tine
Schubert qulrtette at the Elm Pari
church. morning and evening. The mem
bers are Thomas Beynon, David stephens
j. w. Jones, under John 4. Watkins
Professor j. Alfred Pennington, who has
been on a short vacation, presided at the
organ.
Professor Victor Wilker, A. NJ, of Be-
| rea, Ohio, preached yesterday morning
| at the Second Methodist Episcopal church
| on Prospect aveTue and in the evening
| at the First German Methodist Episcopa
| church, corner Adams avenue and Vine
street. Professor Wilker is vice president
and instructor of modern languages ant
Latin in the German Wallace college 4,
| Berea, o. He will lecture this evening
at the Adams Avenue church. All friends
acquainted with the German language
are cordially invited to hear MIN, Tn,
| lecture will certainly be treat. No ad
mission will be charged.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
DIR. JOHNSON SPOKE.
He Was Until Recently President
McKinley's Pastor at the Metro
politan Church, Washington.

Rev. Hugh Johnson, d. D., of Balti-
more, Md, occupied the pulpit at Elm
Park church yesterday morning and
evening and spoke to large congrega-
tions. DIR. johnson is widely known
throughout American Methodism and
was until recently President Mckin-
leys pastor at the Metropolitan church
in Washington, where his many brill
liant qualities were appreciated by
throngs of listeners. He preached two
fine sermons yesterday.
John T. Watkins and Thomas Bey-
non sang last evening. Their duet,
Calm as the Night" was an excellent
piece of work, as was also Mr.. Bey-
mons sole. DR.. Johnson spoke from
I Tim, iv, Bodily exercise profiteth
little but godliness is profit
able unto all things"
Godliness, he said, is a grand inv est
ment, a bargain worth making; some
thing that pays through time and eter-
nifty. The authority for this is Paul
himself. Godliness is Christian piety-
likeness to God. That is the meaning
of religion. 1t is a larger, purer, nobler
manhood 1t is a living Christianity
produced by the Holy Ghost and rooted
in Christ.
Our Heavenly Father has linked to-
gether we'll being with well doing, hap
piness with holiness, which means con-
formity to divine law. Godliness tends
to prolong life. wisdom holds length
of days"
There is nc structure so divine as
Christian character. What cathedral
is so glorious? Its summit VIII rise
through all the crowned royalty of
heaven. The men who are most re-
spected are the men who honor God in
their households and in other places in
the sanctuary. You say processing
Christians are not always holy. This
is often assumed to be the weakness
of religion, but the hypoCrite in the
| church is one who thus pays homage to
the truth just as the counterfeit bank
| note is proof that sound currency is
| in circulation.
The happiness which godliness gives
| is one of the greatest gains. Happi-
ness is sought in many different places
| in sensuality. ambition and wealth, but
| godllness gives the elements of haIp pi-
ness for these must be in you and not
| in your surroundings. 1t gives con-
tentment, bushes the sobbings of the
heart and makes death triumphant.
| The brightest, gladdest thing that
ever came down from the skies is the
religion of Jesus Christ. Ee reconciled
| to God and accept this great gift.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
SEIZED WITH CRAMPS.
Fred Melberg's Marrow Escape While
in Bathing.

Fred Melberg, Of Court street, mar
rowly escaped drowning at Gravel
pond yesterday afternoon about 3
O'Clock. With a number of young men
companions he was spending the day
at the pond. bath was one of the
features of the days programme.
When in the water but short time
he was seized with severe cramps in
his stomach. His condition rendered
him helpless and he went under the
water.
His companions on the shore saw
him throw up his arms, and they
shouted to the men in the pond. When
Melberg was brought to the waters
edge he was unconscious.
A messenger was sent to the Hill
side home, not far distant, and DR..
Strang notified. He was unable to
leave the home, but sent carriage to
convey the suffering man there. DR..
Strang, upon examination, found that
Melberg was suffering more from
cramps than the result of his expert
ence in the water.
Up to late hour last night he had
not regained consciousness, and his
condition is considered critical.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
POLE TAX CASE APPEALED.
Suit of Taylor Borough Against the
Telephone Companv Taken I'm.

An appeal was taken Saturday from
Judge McPherson's decision in the case
of Taylor Borough against the Central
Pennsylvania Telephone and Supply
company.
The company refused to pay a tax
on its poles located within the borough
limits and the borough sued to compel
payment The borough won the suit
in the local courts before Judge Me-
Pherson. of Dauphin county, specially
presiding, and last week exceptions
to the finding made by the defendant
were dismissed and judment entered
for the borough.
One of the strongest of the exceptions
was that the borough ordinance only
taxed such poles as were located upon
the public highways, while the finding
of court permitted the collection of
taxes also on poles erected on private
property.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
FUNERAL OF J. C. HUNTINGTON
Was Laid at Rest Saturday in Dun,
more Cemetery.

The funeral of the late j. c. Hunt
ington was attended Saturday after
noon, from the family residence, 1886
Monroe avenue. In addition TO the
large assemblage of mourning relatives
and friends there were present at the
services many of the former business
associates of the deceased.
The funeral sermon was delivered by
Rev. r. f. Y. Pierce, of the Penn ave-
nue. Baptist church. w. j. Ford, of
the Green Ridge Baptist church also
spoke words of comfort to the family
and of eulogy for the departed APP
propriate hymns We're sung by choir
under the direction of Prof. Haydn
Evans.
Interment was made in Dunmore
cemetery. The pall-bearers were T.
II. Watkins, l. L. Bevan, p r. Bevan,
w. r. McClave, E. l. Bevan and Thorn
as Bevan.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
AvoCA.

The Democratic primaries were held
on Saturday and the following men
elected: In the First ward is a con-
tested election, James Doran and Peter
Curley both claiming election; John
f. Connaboy, Second ward Anthony
Barrett, Third ward.
A beautiful silk flag was presented
by the employees of the Butler mine
and on Saturday II was raised and un-
furled it's folds to the breeze. The fol-
lowing programme was rendered.
Opening invocation, by Rev. Van Hoes
en-; graphophone selection. by Mr.. Phil
lips; address, by Rev. w. c. Neither
ton, Pittston; song. by Reese Evans;
address, by Rev. M. Gardiner, Yates
Vile; song. by b. j. Evans; song, by the
Misses Heating with violin accompani,
recitation. by Miss Healey; benediction,
by Rev. Van Hoesen.
w. r. Manners, who has been en-
gagged in the drug business here for a
number of years, is preparing to re-
move to Green Ridge, where he will
continue the same business.
Miss Lizzie Scahill is spending the
week with friends in Hawley.
Miss Julia Reap, of the North End
had the top of her finger cut off while
employed in the silk mill Saturday.
Arthur Davidson, Thomas and Law
renee Morahan carried off the honors
in the weight throwing and jumping
contests on Saturday at Hanover park
John Brown, James Burden and
| Thomas Gillespie succeeded in captur.
| Ing the prizes in QUOT pitching.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
FUNERAL OF CONRAD zANKEL.
Attended by Large Number of His
Fellow Workmen.

From his late home, 81 Irving ave-
nue., Petersburg, the funeral of Con-
rad Zankel took place yesterday after
noon. Rev. Peter Christ, pastor of St,
Mary's German Catholic church, South
Scranton, conducted the services at the
house and grave. The employees of the
passenger car shops of the Delaware,
Lackawanna and Western railroad,
where the deceased was employed for
years. attended the obsequies in a
body.
Interment was made in the Peters
burg Catholic cemetery. The pail
bearers were William kellerman,
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

James T. Langan, Fred Emerson. Otto
Walsh. Jacob Bartowski and Henry
Schweizer. The fower-bearers, eleven
in number, were: Philip Hanstein, John
Murray, Ferdinand Hamaer, John Lew
ert, Fred Youngblood, Josiah Broad,
Charles Mengel, Jacob zunkowski.
Thomas Schoonover Gustave Rosh
and Archibald Robertson.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
DIFFERENCES ARE ADJUSTED.
Cliff Works Boiler Shop Resumes
Operations This Morning.

Work will be resumed today at the
Dickson Manufacturing cOmpany's
Cliff works boiler shop wnere for about
two weeks the workmen have been out
pending the settlement of wage differ
ences. The others will resume this
morning.
All that Manager Campbell would
say for publication was that the causes
of dissatisfaction have been removed
and that the shop will be working as
usual today.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
Special sale
ONYX TOP TABLES

If you have ever wanted Table,
you should get it now, as you
have never had them offered at the
prices we have put on these. They
are not a cheap, trashy lot bought
for this sale, but are our regular
goods, and there are no better made.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

In special cars in the morning and at
noon will be treated to a dinner and
sweet-meats.T The project is being for
warded by several philanthropic gen.
tlemen of this city.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
MONTROSE PEOPLE
HAVE PETITIONED
WANT THEIR SOLDIER BOYS RE
TURNED TO THEM.

M. H. Van Scotch, Who Has a Son
in the Thirteenth Regiment, Has
Just Returned from Harrisburg
Where he Filed a Petition Signed
by the Parents of Members of Com
pany G, Which is to Be Brought
to the Attention of Governor Hast
ings-What Mr.. Van Scoten Says.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
WILL TREAT THE NEWsBoYs.
To Be Given an Outing at Nay Aug
Park.

Arrangements are under way to give
the newsboys of the city a days out
ing at Nay Aug Park. The time has
not been set, as yet, but the affair will
likely take place Thursday next.
The boys will be taken to the park
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29
REV. DIR. NICHOLS
In DUNMORE CHURCH
HE PREACHED TO A LARGE CON-
eREGATIoN YESTERDAY.

Sea and Its Traits Were Likened to
the Many Obstacles Which Beset
Christian Life-Release from
Them Is Obtained by Access to the
Life Where There Is "No More
Sea"-Dr. and Mrs. Nichols and
Their Son Guests of Mr.. and Mrs.
Blackinton.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

WHEN YOU ARE OUT of sorts, feel
tired, langud and dull you need Hood s
Sarsaparilla. 1t will brace you up and
give you strength and energy, vigor
and vitality.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

BILL DONATED-The managers of the
Home for the Friendless acknowledge the
donation of a reccipted bill of So0.SS from
Luther Keller.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

BOTH WERE FINED.-John Boland
and Mamie Colborn were fined SO in po-
lice court Saturday morning for raising a
disturbance the night before on Frank
lin avenue.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

HOODS PILLS are the best family
cathartic and liver tonic. Gentle, re-
liable, sure. -
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

WEEKS EXCHANGES.-The Scranton
Clearing House association reports last
weeks exchanges as follows: August -,
s147, S95. .96; August 20, 1857, ,2S400; August "A,
$l3S, ,O15O5; August 25, s1O5, 4S5.Si; August rs,
$11O, 464.26; August, 27, S1O2,29S.i3. Total,
s77l 44354
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

WILL BE BURIED TODAY.-The fu-
neral of Mrs. Dominic Gilmartln, of Slick
street, will take place this MOI ming at $50
o'clock from st. Peters cathedral.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

WILL BE BURIED TODAY,-The fu-
neral of Karl, the infant child of Mr. and
Mrs. Harvey Lorg. took place Saturday
afternoon from their home on Capouse
avenue and was largely attended. Inter-
ment was made in Forest Hill cemetery.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

CONCERT AT LAUREL HILL
Bauers band rendered a very attractive
programme at Laurel Hill park yesterday
afternoon. Several thousand persons
heard the concert.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

FARRAR THE ARCHITECT.-It was
C. S. Farrar, architect of the Pennsyl-
vania Coal company, who designed the
new No. breaker of that company at
Jnkerman. 1t was erected under the di-
rection of Mark Simpson, head carpenter
for the company.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1898-08-29

RESUME THIS MORNING.-After an
dleness OF six weeks the Lackawanna
Knitting mills will resume operations this
morning. The cording and spinning de-
partments will be started up at once and
the full force, 1t is expected, will be re-
employed before the week is over.
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lContinued on Page 81
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-05-18
MR. TILpEN EXPLAINS.

In consequence of the chairman's re-
fusal to to recognize Mr.. Tilden at the
convention on Saturday, when he de-
sired to give reasons tor his action in
submitting minority report as mem
Ter OF the committee ON resolutions.
We are requested to yield him space
for that purpose and we cheerfully
grant the request. Mr.. Tilden's expla-
nation follows:
EDS. INDEX: II seems due to myself
and to POpulists generally throughout
Barber county to make a short state.
ment in regard to my action as q men,
Der of the committee on resolutions in
the convention on Saturday, towit: l
agreed to support the resolutions of the
majority of the committee if they would
drop out instructions for Jerry Simp-
son. but they absolutely refused to do
so. Then took it upon myself to in
troduce minority resolution. Both
were handed to the secretary and as
soon as the majority resolutions was
read ar attempt was made to adopt it
before the minority resolution was read
but was stopped by point of order.
After the minority resolution was read
the convention acted so precipitately
that 1 was not allowed to give my rea.
sons for my action and all debate was
cut of. HARRY l. TILDEN.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-05-18

lied the new committee. r. v. Cant
was reelected chairman. Secretary
Herr stated that he could no longer act
as secretary. j. o. Hahn and C. s.
Heskett were nominated and both re.
fused to accept. Finally F. NJ. Shell
who was not in attendance, and who
had no opportunity Of declining, was
elected. The other officers elected were
g. w. Stevens, assistant chairman, o.
Mills, assistant secretary, s. s. Funk,
treasurer, and w. B. Springer, assist
ant treasurer. An auditor. assistant
auditor and other important and neces-
sary officers will probably be elected at
some future time. The names of the
new committee were then received,
which are published elsewhere, and the
committee adjourned subject to call of
the chairman.
Barring the unpleasantness that
come with the report of the committee
on resolutions, the convention was or
:derly and harmonious. There is no
reason why Barber county should not
roll Up her old time majorties for the
Populist ticket and we believe that
Saturdays demonstration shows that
they are determined to work together
with one and the same result in view.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-05-18

HEADQUARTERS ELDRED Posr,

hEAOQOAhIEhS ELOhED IOST,
No. TIA. DEPT. OF KANSAS.
Decoration services are to be held in
the opera house on May 18th and 3Oth.
Sermon will be preached sunday May
18th at IL q. m. by Rev. J. F. Irwin.
Address on Monday. May 30th. at
p. N. by Elder III. B. Ingle.
All old soldiers are requested to meet
at G. A. r. hall Sunday, ut 1880 and
march in body to the opera house for
service at IL a. m. A special request is
made of all Sunday schools to be pres
ent at the Sunday service. The general
public invited.
The members Of Eidred Post and all
old soldiers are requested to meet at
6. A. K. hall Monday at 10 O'Clock to
prepare for the decoration of graves
of veterans and sons of veterans. The
procession will form on Main street at
1870 and march to the cemetery to dec
crate the graves Of our honored dead.
The opera house will be open to the
general public all day. Citizens are
asked to bring good supply Of flowers
TO be laid on the graves. ALI civic So
cieties, Sunday schools and citizens
will be given a suitable place in the
line of march.
At2 o'clock everybody is Invited to
assemble at the opera house to hear
the address. Good music to enliven all
the services. w. T. COLLINS,
Past Commander.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-05-18

On Friday City Marshal Clark and
Sheriff Gano arrested Ovid Burner and
Buddie Cunningham on the charge of
burglary. Some days previous to these
arrests some one entered Thos. War
wick's house and stole some money,
chiefly foreign coins. There seemed to
be some strong evidence againstBurner
and Cunningham and after the matter
had been investigated they were both
arrested and put in Jail. Burner was
admittee to bail on Saturday morning,
his father qualifying on his bond. Cum
bingham was admitted to bail on Sat
urday evening with F. A. Withers as
surety. But, later in the evening, we
understand, he was again committed
on request Of his father. The Burner
boy had his trial before Judge Bra
dy yesterday. Burner was represented
by A. L. Noble and tried separately by
a jury OF six men who returned q YER
dict of not guilty. The Burner boy
claimed the money was given him by
Mr.. Warwick's little boy. The Cum
niDgham boy was discharged. Seward
Field conducted the prosecution in the
absence Of the county attorney.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1898-05-18
HoRfIcULruxf.

Program for Horticultural meeting
at Sharon, Saturday, May q. 1898. at 2
p. M:
! PolleninR OF fruit trees and self
sterility, by secretary.
2 Variety OF fruit and vegetables on
different kinds OF soil, by j. L. Pelton.
Dis.-Wm. Brown, Jas. Huffaker.
3 Best varieties OF small fruits to
plsnt-B. b. Daugherty. ]. r. Dunkin.
4 Gardening for proit-A. 8. Hun.
Dis.-J. FL. Warren.
S Essay on future prospects OF fruit
culture by DIR. Davis.
6 How to keep the boys on the farm
by r. Lumpkin. Dis.-E. q. Davis.
z Miscellaneous business.
G. A. BLACK1foRE,
Secretary.