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The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-20

one wanted to sell and there we're no
buyers?"
GLOW could L? By simply issu-
ing more money. Double your mon
ey, double your prices" l replied.
"What! fiat money!
"Now, my dear sir, did you ever
see any money that was not fiat?'
"Yes sir, gold is not fiat money. 7"
EXCUSE me, but you are mis-
taken on that point, for it was fat
that kept the gold dollar at par for
years in this country. In the Ian
guage Of gold standard men, there
was only 81 per cent of gold
dollar, and the other per cent of
fiat kept the gold dollar at par with
the silver dollar, just as the fiat now
keeps the silver dollar at par with the
gold dollar; although there is only
so cents worth OF silver in the first,
and 80 cents worth of fat, as the
gold men claim"
Hasn't it always been hard work
with the nations of the earth, to keep
silver money at par, with the ratio of
10 to l as the coinage value?" he
asked.
"No," | replied, s'for it was not
until 1860 or 1870 that the floods of
precious metals began to be noticed
on prices in Western Europe. This
imitation Of metal money set prices
booming. Commodities, properties
and labor advanced with jumps and
bounds. The same state of things
resulted from the gold discoveries in
1S4S i'll California, and in 1854 IN
Australia; while, from the Ural
Mountains in 1S47 to 1913 In was
equal to that of silver. Now, what
was the effect of this imitation of
gold, for Walker uses the term gold
infiatioD?' Soetbeer places it at an
amount not less than 81, 407, 900, 900
by the close of 1860, but Tooke and
Newmarche put it about 800, 900, 900
less; while M. Chevalier in his ia
nous argument, claimed that the
gold production as compared with
silver had increased FIVE fold in forty
wears. This claim was made in 1857.
He took up the task of convincing
the nations that gold should be de-
monetized as too cheap for curren-
cy. Now, what was the effect of
this gold 'indation? PRECISELY the
same as that of silver in 1860; as
gold grew cheap in proportion to its
abundance, everything else grew dear
or raised in value The rise was
called inflated values. But l desire
to call your attention to the fact that
the manufacturing and agricultural
classes did not complain as the prices
Of their mills and farms advanced;
the remonstrance came, as it comes
to day, from the rich, the income
class. They organized throughout
the different nations to demonetize
gold, and in this they succeeded to
the extent of inducing Austria, Ger
many and Bavaria to demonetize it
completely; while Holland Portugal,
Russia and Belgium practically did it
by discriminating against it. Yes,
gold, like silver or paper, when coined
in sufficient amount, will raise prices.
The law is that the number of dollars
and not that Of which they are com
posed, effects prices. GRETTS.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-20

Papa, why are we never to laugh al
other peoples defects?"
because, my son, we can generally
get twice as much fun laughing at the
virtues they pretend to Town
Topics.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-20

Two fine gentle saddle horses for
ladies' Mt Matthews & Roberts
Ladies take advantage of the fine
weather and get Il breath of fresh,
invigoratung spring breezes.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-20

Midkiff-That was striking remark
horlck made to me awhile ago.
Mumaw-W What did he say?
Midkiff-He said lend me ten dol.
lars."-Cp to Date.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-20

Haverly-Our brave soldiers are Civ.
ing us fresh stars for our flag.
Austen-That's all right They will
get stripes in return.-N. Y. Evening
Journal
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-20

us it true that Pidger is financially
embarrassed
He is awfully in debt, but it doesn't
seem to embarrass him bit."-Tit-
Bits.
The Weiser signal. [volume] (Weiser, Idaho) 1890-1904, 1899-04-20

Maud see breakers ahead.
ClaudtThat doesn't affect me. Tn
broke already.-Chicago Inter Ocean
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
Death I'D q ,G7 Mnn BID America.
Cork Examiner. May q.


The American papers to hand contain
an account of the death of Mr.. Patrick
O'Keeffe, formerly of Kanurk, county
Cork a notable figure In the Fenian ris-
at Savannah about three weeks ago. MT.
O'Keeffe was born at ROsine. a few
miles from ,Kanturk ABOUT hfty-seven
imbued with the patriotic tendencies
which became strongly developed about
the time the remains of the late Terence
Belew McAIanus arrived al Queenstown
for interment which function he attended
when only just emerging into manhood.
From this out Mr.. O. Keeffe took a prom
inent and active part IN organizing the
81 movement, and was in constant toucn
with Stephens, Thomas Clark J.uby, Col
Kelly, and many other leaders, all Of
whom visited him from time to time In
the peaceful seclusion of his hospitabie
home amid the dense woods of Rosline.
Mr.. O'Keeffe's house was the headquar-
ters for this district where numbers of
Young men were drilled and trained.
on the suppression Of the Irish people
and the arrest of the leaders ia Dublin.
Mr.. OKeeffS was seized and lodged Ia
Kilmainham prison, where he was kept
In close confinement for twelve months,
when he was released Tor want of sufi-
cient evidence TO establish even a prlrla
a remarkable scene occurred at Kanturk
The vehicle in which he was conveyed
was surrounded by the people who would
have rescued him despite the large force
of police present, were ID not for his own
appeals to the contrary. After his re-
lease from prison Mr. O'KeefTe went 20
America After some years In America he
again returned to Ireland just as the Land
League agitation was starting. He imme-
diately joined the league ana became one
of It's most active and prominent leaders,
until the prosecutions of the government
again compelled him 10 seek a home IN
America. OF late years Mr.. O'keeffe was
anxious to again visit the land Of his
birth but iil-health detained him. Mr..
O'Keefe was fine, martial-looking man.
about six feet IN hight. and built IN pro-
portion. He was deeply beloved BY the
people of Duhallow, and on last Sunday
the prayers Of the congregations OF the
various churches around here were Of
fered up for the repose of his soul.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
DAMAGED ny LIGHTNING.
A Fierce Storm which Threatened
Some Florida Towns,

Maitland, Fla, June 17.-Late yesterday
afternoon our city was visited by a ter
rife thunderstorm, the downpour of rain
being about the heaviest ever known
here. The elements for a time We're in
an uproar that appalled, the stoutest
hearts. No residence seemed safe from
danger, and the people were in constant
dread of instant death until the storm sub
sided.
1t was evident that the vivid and fear
full lightning was doing damage, but oW-
ing TO the darkness and binding rain it
was impossible for one family to take note
OF the next door neighbours condition.
This morning it was found that the late
residence of Dr. w. A. Heard and wife
and John J. Heard. wife and little boy.
had been struck and badly damaged. A
visit to the place showed The front and
back yards full of debris from the roof,
the front verandas the chimney and The
back Of the second-story. 1t seemed the
bolt struck the iron top of the chimney
and passed down 10 the lower story. The
back of the second story was torn
away and set on fire, but the heavy rain
put out the flames. The end of the house
injured. Had the Heard family been ia
the house, which they only recently vaca-
ted. several deaths might have occurred.
Elk President w. H. Reynolds of the late
Merchants Rank OF Orlando. who purchas-
ed the property, is now on a visit with his
family at his old home in Iowa, so the
house was fortunately vacant.
Reports came in this afternoon that the
large dairy barn Of Mr.. Il. b. Blanchard,
of the Blanchmore dairys near Altamonte
Springs was also struck by lightning
and badly damaged, but fortunately his
dairy cows were not in a position to be
hurt. II is expected that other similar
cases will yet be reported, as there were
evidences during the progress of the
storm that at least half dozen bolts
Of lightning had struck near here. And
vet we cannot much regret the storm, Sc
we're as it was for our orange groves
gardens and lawns were dying a linger-
ing death, and nothing but a terrific down
pour of rain could wet the ground deep
enough to put growing vegetation out of
danger from the long and severe drought
To-day The earth is soaked with water
that Is doing grand reviving service, and
il will be replenished by a storm now COM
ing on for tonight.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
FRENCH-CANADIANs' RAPID IN
CREASE.
Grants of Land to the Fathers of
Big Families.

Quebec Dispatch 10 the Chicago Times
Herald.
F'renchICanadians In the province Of
Quebec are increasing in number at a
rate that is singularly gratifying to not
only the dominion government, but 70 the
British government as well. Last year
the birth rate in the province was 1857
a thousand-fhis against a rate of 209 in
Ontario and 20.2 in France. While the
French in Canada are rapidly multiplying
their numbers. the population Of France
itself is steadily decreasing, though slow
ly.
Causes of this fact are various In
France the small landowner does not be-
get a family larger than his agricultural
possessions will support. Economic condi-
tons he France are averse TO increasing
population. In Quebec the forces work IN
encouraged by the priesthood and by pa
triotic Considerations. Every paterfamii-
las who can show twelve children IS Civ
en- a grant of 100 acres Of land. Within
nine years 2.a32 such grants nave been
made In 1898 1eS were given.
Paul Belanger, a patriot of the rebel
lion who has thrty-six children claimed
a triple grant on that account, aud the
claim may enlarge the bounties. Another
man. who was out of work, but who had
only eight children OF his own, married "a
widow with five little ones In order 70 Sc
cure his 100 acres.
The origin Of these grants dates back
to the time Of Louis XIV, who rewarded
prolific parents with money. Then as
now, Quebec girls were usually married
when between Is and IA years Of age.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
STRAUSS FEARED DEATH.
The Composer Left Little to His
Widow.
From the New York Press.

rum tltS ANtW lOlk Press.
London. June s.--Johann Strauss, who
was buried in Vienna yesterday IN tem-
porary grave between the tomhs Of schu-
bert and Brahms. was so much. afraid Of
death that the word was never mentioned
in his presence. He took ludicrous precau-
tons against all sorts Of Illnesses. and
could never hear the symptoms Of a dis
ease described without imagining thai he
hfs' them all. He used 10 put on a shawl
bef IRE going from one room 10 another. lest
draft Should oVertake him. and he was
50 nervous that he could not be confronted
suddenly by a stranger without "a III OF
ly.
The Blue Danube Waltz by which all
the world knew him, was written in the
ODD moments of THEE days on scraps OF
paper ana on his cuffs, ana was sold 10 the
publisher for SZU0 In a year 10000 copies
OF II mad been sold IN England and Amer
lea alone, and The publisher became a rich
man. Since then the composers ROYALTIES
nave been about $1,000 a year. He left
Slou0O0 IN personal property and as much
more IN real estate. l. Ike Brahms, he left
most OF his money TO the Society OF
triends of Music, an organization formed
TO help promising young composers. The
widow, who was his third wife. got iilte
and she did not attend the funeral His
hrst wife died and he had divorced his Sec
ond wife.
Strauss enjoyed the comfort of lbs later
years all the more because he had known
the pinRh of poverty az the beginning
Early N his career, after he hal broken
away from the trade in which his distin-
guished father was determined TO place
him. he took an orchestra out on tour. and
failed so miserably that even the must
clans instruments were seized for debt
and Strauss and the members OF his band
were arrested for tramps. Ii was not long
after that harrow ng experience that he
almost decided 10 become an artist in black
and while. for which he had consi8era-
bic talent. believing that music was not
going TO yield him a living.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20

AT Middleburg James r. Maxwell fell
from the platform on turpenEne still
and broke his leg between the knee and
At Shell Pond, four. miles south of
Archer, happy marriage took place
thursday. The contracting parties we're
Judge j, NJ. Gornto Of Phoenix and Mrs.
mae George. The ceremony was per-
~ med at the home OF the bride. Mr.. and
'lts- Gornto win reside at Phoenix.
Columbia County Citizen: watermelons
are being Slipped out OF this county now
very FAST. Every day from five TO Ten car
Jaas leave and il IS thought that he
t,ia VIII be much larger than il was first
mated. The melons are very fire and
w., -H no doubt bring very nice price in
t4e MARKET
ocaia experienced one of The heaviest
le'nstorms Of the season Thursday after
Toqn and with 1t came hail ana a bolt OF
Snlns that struck the house occupied
WIS. Kellogg. The lightning ran down
tnhney IN he center of the building
y out through ttc side Of tie hogse, par
t'aI!y demolsAing several rooms, but luck
80 uo'rg Mrs. Kellogg no injury.
orlando Star For town that has en-
uuied such reverses as Orlando II is re-
inarkable what vitality is shown by our
t w.. men. Whi.e il IS true thai some
r..s,. VI our lQ1ffltoa HtuSeS nave
t-N OUT 81 trade, ana Others have moved
ere, slill as a whole, our merchants
80 Weathered the financial storms and
is good prospect that the coming
a9d WINTER Wall show a decided reviv
$40 ~ BUSINESS here.
erhandina Mirror: The recple Of Flor
una az the next general e.eeEon VIII have
sn opportunity Of voting for or against
yct HIhe ndment to the state Constl ution,
C'i.gH provides for he election OF County
i'li4lssionefs by dilect vote Of the peo-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20

hat walked up to the negro and told him
70 hold out his cap TO receive the money. AS
the negro did 50, the lapel of the passen-
gers coat was blown aside, revealing the
started back.
Don't tech me. boss" he cried. II
amt done nothin'. I didn't mean to do
II, boss. Don't take me in
Have you done anything wrong?" ask
ed the captain.
Don't take me in, boss Let me go
SAID the negro. His hand, holding the hat
with the $40 in il, shook with fear
Get out then" said the captain, hur-
richly and the negro turned, and. running
fula speed, disappeared round the corner.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20

New Cup Challenger said to BE I'm
usually Light.

usually Light.
From the New York Mail and Express.
London, June 17.-Concerning the Amer
icas Cup challenger Shamrock. 1t is said
that the original estimate of the cost has
nearly doubled, but that Sir Thomas Lip
ton will not have to foot the entire bill.
The Thorneyerofts hoping the Shamrock 8
success will add laures to their repu-
tation, Will bear a portion OF the ex-
pense. Those who know declare the cor
struetion is unique and that The amount
OF metal employed will be a surprise TO
the yachting world. In color aud text
ure the alloy has the appearance of alum
num- OF which Il has a large percent
age. 1t possesses extraordinary resistance
and Eghtness and has been used every
where where wood was not considered eb-
solutely essential. Great difficulty was
encountered in moulding the plates. All
though the shcathiug tends 10 give a heavy
built for light weather, and it is believed
her chances of success Will be reduced
cup races. Her deck and overlook ar
engagements, as regards sails and rigging,
are considered to be original and pecu-
larly effective. Contracts Of the crew
have been signed for six months on racing
pay, and substantial bonuses have been
promised in case of victory.
The first appearance of the Shamrock
VIII be az the Hunters Quay regatta,
Firth Of Clyde, where Sir Thomas Upton
gives a l00-guinea cup. The cup chal-
lenger Will not be regularly raced, but
viii take a few trial spins and may be
tested in a few races. IL It Is wet Capt.
Hogarth will not set the new malusaiI.
From the Clyde the yacht may go 10 the
Royal Ulster regatta, in Belfast Loeb, for
trials, and Il is not probable the Sham
rock will go to CoWes and meet che
Prince of Wales cutter Britannia. Sne
is more likely to be placed under ketch
rig and get away Immediately for New
York from North ireland, so as TO have
a good Atlantic passage.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
THE COURAGE or a NEGRO.
saved the Life of Child, Hut Trem-
bIcd Mt the sight of Police
badge.

badge.
From the New York Post.
The passengers on a Delaney street
horsecar, yesterday morning saw a scant-
lily clothed child start to cross the street.
Just as a shook-end-ladder truck going to
small fire. rapidly approached The
child walked out unconscious Of danger
Az length he saw the truck. and he stood
still. as though debating Nhow 10 get out
Of the way. The driver tried in vain 10
hold in the horses. and they themselves
appeared 70 realize the necessity Of stop
ping but HE momentum was so great that
the man on the box could not turn his
horses out OF the chllds path.
All this juncture. a negro, who had been
standing on the opposite curb. saw the
danger and running at full speed. crossed
the track Of the truck, picked up the child
and escaped death narrowly. moment
later he was standing on the walk with
The child In his arms, looking frightened.
one Of the passengrs. after they had an
given three cheers. called for money for
the negro He took off bis bat and
dropped in II what he could afford, follow.
ed BY all in the car; the conductor and
driver each GAGE half-a-dollar and one
Messenger gave q fve-doliar bill. when
an had contributed the man who held the
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
DRY GOODS.

New York, June l9-There has been no
change in the cotton goods market. Brown
sheetings and gray goods have been ia
quiet request and prices unaltered. Bleach
ca eottons firm, with moderate sales. Dem
ms steady, but quiet. Other coarse coll
ored cottons without special feature The
demand ior dark fancy calicoes continues
good. Staple lines In more than average
request, ginghams are quite strong
tnf9ugnout. NO change IN wooden goods
division. Fair demand and firm tone not
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
storm ana Rnin IN Jasner.

Jasper. Fla, June l9.--The long drought
has been broken. The farmers are more
than glad that their corn will not die for
want of rain. The wind which preceded
the rain blew down many trees aud fences.
III looked for a tipae as though there would
BE a cyclone. The Thermometer had for
several days registered IS TO 100 degrees.
Sunday Is registered &c.
The commencement exercises OF the
Jasper Normal Institute were a great sue
cess State Superintendent Sheats delfv-
cred one Of his strongest educational ad-
dresses. The large hall was crowded.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
a PARROT As WITNESS.
The Dird Was Noisy and Profane
in the Courtroom.

Chicago. June IA parrot was The chief
witness to-day In a West Side Police
Court against Michael Burke, who was
charged With having stolen The bird He
was profane. noisy parrot and a preju-
diced and valuable witness. He wanted
to run the entire court. and when Judge
Doyle reprimanded him be sad:
Chase yourself; you stn't the icemani'
and some very naughty curse words He
cried for beer and eigareltes Burke had
taken the bird from dealer. and sod him
BY representing the parrot as Cuban
refugee, although Poll had protested
he was no dago." When the prisoner
was arraigned. charged with the theft.
he pleaded NOT guilty but here the par
rot began a Storm of Drotestations, and
had 10 be removed from the court room
Hugh Gilis. owner Of the parrot. inform
ed the court that he had gone into q Mad
Ison street saloon 20 sell The bird when
IA was taken from him by Burke who
used force, and escaped through . rear
door. Burke said me parrot had been
given 70 him, but he was fined S25 for
disorderly conduct.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
SPIRITS STILL CLIMBING.
TIE PRICE ROSE TO IS CENTS AT
THE CLOSE OF MARKET.

Good Demand at the Advance.
Rosin Market Firm and Unchang-
ed-Cotton steady with No sales
Reported-The Wholesale Markets
Fairly Active.
Savannah, June 1s.-spirits turpeutine
was stu on boom to-day and the buyers
were hustling TO buy. The price rose to
IS cents. That is just IA cents above the
value year ago. Resin was in fair de-
mand with prices firm and unchanged.
The cotton market remained steady and
unchanged with no transactions. The
Wholesale markets were fairly active Tor
Monday. The following resume of the diff
tereni markets viii show the tone and quo
tauons az the close to-day:
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
AUSTIN IL. MYREs,

TO transfer their holdings from the old 10
the new crop, which they can now DO on
a favorable basis and avoid CARRYING
September" -
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20

Charleston, $. c., June l9-iurpentlne
market firm al 36c; sales 30 casks. Rosln
firm; unchanged; sales, none.
Wilmington, N. c., June l9.-SpiritE tlr-
pentine arm and held higher, at 36c and
3siao; receipts 81 casks. Rosln steady az
SOC and Csc; receipts 1S9 Crude turpen-
tine firm At I.3h. 81 10 and 81 20: receipts
80. Tar firm AT $3.50; receipts, 49,
New York June l9.-kosin steady Tur-
pentire firm, S9isa4gc.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20

"A Good Excuse. They say Russell
sage's income IS more than $40 minute"
We'll, II that's the case, you can hardly
blame the old man for moi wanting 20
sloD for meals. '-chleago Times Herald.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20
NAVAL sTouEs.

spirits Turpenhne--One year ago to-isy
spirits turpentine Was selling az "a cents
OF Just IA cents below the closing price 10
cay. Buyers were eager for the offerings
ana the value advanced 3a-cent on the day
At the frst call at the Board or Trade. ne
market was buletined 37% cents with
safes of 200 casks. AT the last call the
market closed firm at IS cents with sales
OF go casks.
Sosin-Tne rosin market remained UNI
changed with a fair demand for the Offer
ings, There were sales reported at each
light, they were SIS and 47O barrels al the
frst and last calls respectively. The fol-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-06-20

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