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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17

to preach there next Sunday morning
aud to make a missionary address on
Monday evening, and also to conduct
the Sacrameutal service. He expects
t. leave about the middle of next week
for kewanee, Ill.
DR.. DOrbrandt of Lampasas, Texas,
visited over Sunday in Mineral Point,
the guest of his cousin j. NJ. Null
hairu. He has been taking Il post
graduate course in Chicago, and
availed himself of the opportunity to
visit his relatives here. He is almost
giant in stature being 6 feet t inch
es. While his home city, LampaSas,
is regarded as one of the most pleas
ant resorts of southwestern Texas,
during his visit here he was most fav-
orably impressed with our city and
surrounding country. His stay here
was brief on account of the serious
illness of Il sister,
Floyd Lang has gone to GAINESVILLE
where he has secured employment.
Eddie Whaleu has gone over into
Iowa on visit.
Married, by Rev. n. c. Bradley, of
Fayette, on May 18th, 1900 at the res
idence of Thomas MalOtt, in the town
of Lamont, MIR. S, Q. Malott, and
Miss Minnie Peterson, both of Wiota.
The annual picnic of the Willow
Springs Sunday school will be held
on the eth of June.
Miss Amy Jenkin returned to
Rockford on Monday after two
week 5 visit at the home of her parents
in this city.
Mrs. Anthony Wilkinson has been
here from Janesville: visiting rela-
tives during the past week, the guest
of Mrs. n. Martin.
Miss Mate Potter, of Platteville,
spent Sunday last at the home of her
brother Frank, in this city.
Miss Bertha Kline, having been
here for a visit with relatives, return
ed to Rockford on Saturday.
Mrs. Fanny Gundr!, who spent the
winter in the East, arrived home on
last Thursday.
Mr.. II. c. Van Nalkenburgh, who is
to take up the Sunday school work in
Iowa county, was in Mineral Point on
Wednesday. His headquarters will
be in DOdgeville for the coming three
or four months.
r.. J. Hughes will erect, this year,
neat cottage, on the lot which he
purchased, through J. b. Reynolds,
from Miss A. f. Strong.
John B. Wallis has received his
commission as L. S. Census enumer-
ator for the town of Mineral Point,
and will start to work as such June |.
On last Sunday, Rev. Thomas Kent
closed his pastorate in Mineral Point,
and in the evening, at the +. NJ.
Church, took for his subject a Min
ister's Farwell. During their resi-
idence here of ten years in Mineral
Point Rev. and Mrs. Kent have be-
come greatly endearcd to wide cir
Gle of friends. Pastor Kent is an
able and earnest preacher, aud has
faithfully ministered to his large con.
gregation; and, as one recently said
of him " He has always been found
helping forward some good cause. y
The well-wishes of all go with Pastor
Kent and wife to their new field OF
| labor.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
The GAINESVILLE Ice Cream

takes the lead: no ice cream in the
city can equal it, For sale only by
Z. c. Spooner.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
CITY Property For Sale.

Store building on High Street, and
two dwelling houses and about three
acres of land on West Fountain St.
For price and terms, inquire OF
Mrs. Mary Theno, West Fountain 81.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
After House Cleaning

is over, of course some new furniture
will be wanted. Bishop can show YOU
what Nou are looking for in the line
of Parlor, Bedroom or Kitchen FWrni-
tnrR.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
FANCY BEEF.
Very Fine Steers.

d. c. Jacka recently purchased
from Charles Hutchison, number of
very fine steers for his meat market.
They will make extra fine beef: in
fact as fine as ever placed upon the
block in Mineral Point. lw
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
For Sale.

My house and lots, corner Iowa
and Fountain streets. for salo at n
low price and on easy terms.
lOSEpH nEILER,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17

The widow of Maj. Edward Whaley,
OF Prairie du Chen, has been granted
a pension Of s20 per month by bill
that has just PASSED the House, and
will pas. the Senate. II was introduc-
ed by Mr.. Babcock.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
M. NJ. Strong Lots Tor Sale.

There are some desirable building
lots for sale ON tho Moses Nj, Strong
property by j, Il, REYNOLDS.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
Shoes
hat fit, at Chicago Shoe. store 30
Shoes
The Celebrated StOughtOn

wagon and trucks have been manu-
factured for over forty years. Sold
by n. I. Martin.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
Choice Beef.

Nealcy y Anderson are selling from
the block some of the choicest beef
ever placed on sale In Mineral Point.
Cali and be cOnviuCcd lw
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
Spring is Here,

and Bishop is on hand with fine
stock of furniture from which to make
your selections.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
That Fruit Cake

OF SpoOuers' at lOc per pound. We
are selling hundreds O pounds of 1t,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
Desirable Building Lots.

T., G. Fielder has several very de'
sirahlc building lots for sale,
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
\. q. Deller'S

10 per cent. discount sale still con.
times
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
T.. &. SpOOner's

Chocolate Exquisite with Ice Cream is
elegant. Try it.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
IOWA COUNTY DEMOCRAT

Entered at the Post Office Mineral Point
Wis. as second class matter.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
Furnished Rooms

to rent, Inquire at The Democrat
office.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
SI,ooI,cr

makes his fountain syrups from pure
fruit Juice.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17
For Sale.

\ good traction engine, 70 horse
power, Inquire at n, T, Martins.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1900-05-17

Price: SI.e5 per Year. in Advance.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
WILL GIVE FINE PROGRAM
Rare Music and EIocutioning Treat
in the New Century Club Building

Rare Music and Elocutioning Treat
in the New Century Club Building
Miss Clara e. MacHenry, the we'll
known reader. Of this city, has ar
ranged a delightful program to be rem
dered in the drawing room OF the New
Century Club this evening Besides
her own selections it will Include
numbers by the New-Century Club
Quartet, of Philadelphia This is COM
posed of talented women singers, each
of whom is a soioist Of distinction.
The accompanist is Franklin L. Cres-
scn. orc Of the most finished pianists
OF Philadelphia.
Tho chief feature of the program,
however.will be theappearance of Ben
jamin D'Amillio. the boy violinist. He
Is a veritable wonder and arousei
ontLusiasm and applause wherever he
is heard. Miss MacHenry has chosen
her finest selections for this occasion
and az she is considered one of tho
most accomplished readers before tn,
lrunlic. the entertainment promises &c
be one Of the most enjoyable of tn,
| season.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

and Democratic platforms. Just as he
was about 10 conclude. Mr.. Bryan WAS
presented with a fine bouquet by some
young women.
MIR. BRYAN TALKS AT DOVER.
Arriving in Dover Mr.. Bryan was es-
corted from the train to the platform on
the State House green by band and the
Reception Committee. Thomas g. Postles
was chairman Of this meeting r. NJ. Os-
borne Of Erie. Pa, and Congressman
Berry, Of Virginia, had previously ad-
dressed the 1000 people assembled. II
was the most enthusiastic of any meet
ing up to that time of the day
Rushing off from Dover the specia
spreded 10 Clayton where Dir. Bryai
talked for five minutes from the car plat
form TO crowd of probably eight hun.
dred people.
NIiddletown was the next stop an,
there was a large crowd to greet Mr.
Bryan. Mr.. Ford introduced the speake
who reminded the crowd that Delaware
had 10 elect a congressman and twl
United States senators, aud it is OF tn
utmost importance that they should b
men who thoroughly approve and endors
/ the Kansas City platform and all il
planks. lie touched briefly on trusts an
Imperialism in his iive-minute talk. Th
train pulled out amid the cheers Of th
people,
In IIirlswood Mr.. Bryan talked FOR iiv
minutes and in New Castle where th
train caught up TO the schedule, he re
ferred to trusts and the closing of TIA
tube works.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
BRYANS SPEECHES DOWN STATE
Itinerary Of the Special Train FlOm
(which He Spoke

Mr.. Bryan's first speech in Delaware
was in Frankford. Sussex county, where
he spoke for a few moments. The train
stopped next at Georgetown, al 1890. In
Milford a crowd Of probably 200 greeted
Mr.. Bryan. Congressman Griggs, Of
Georgia,- kept the crowd in humor before
the special train arrived. Joseph f. Hol-
land presided at the meeting and Bryan
spoke for fifteen minutes. More enthu-
siasm was ELECTED there than by the much
larger crowd in Georgetown.
In Harrington about 500 people had as
sembled Previous TO the arrival of the
train John S. Rossell and John Biggs, OF
this city. discussed imperialism and
trusts Mr. Bryan spoke from the car
platform, and compared the Republican
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
DISAPPOINTED By BRYAN'S ACTION
Refusal to Answer Questions gives Rise to
diverse Comment

Much disappointment followed the
announcement yesterday afternoon
that William J. Bryan would not an
sw6r the questions to be put to him
by John p. Nields last night. Demo
Gratis were harsh in their condemna'
ton. Of Chairman Neary for extending
an invitation to Mr.. Nields to ask the
questions when he had not the author
ityfof MIR. Bryan to do so.
The Republicans did not care wheth-
er Mr. Bryan answered the question.
or not. but the Democrat shivereC
with the fear that he would attemp
TO answer and make a break.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
BADLY INJURED HIS FACE
John H. Deputy Fell Upon the Street
This Morning

John H. Deputy, living near Della
the cobble stones I'm the street near
Fourth and Shipley streets at noon to-
day.
Deputy got into an argument with
William Osbourne in the Gibson
House, and ran out of the hotel, pur-
sued by Osbourne. Upon reaching the
street he stumbled and fell, cutting his
face. Thomas Matthews, one of the
proprietors Of the Gibson House, pick
ed Deputy up and washed the blood
from his head He then summoned
the Phoenix ambulance and sent the
man to the Homeopathic Hospital,
where his injuries were dressed. Both
men had been drinking.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
BOY TAKES TRIP TO EUROPE
Worked and Saved His Money Until lhIo
10 Go

With a purpose in view. Ernest
Williams, OF Hartley. Kent county,
has worked and saved his money for
three years. Ernest was but IA years
old when he determined to so to Eu-
rope and tour that part of the globe
With his one purpose in his mind he
has worked early and late despite the
almrements offered to a boy to play
and spend money, and yesterday no
left bis home for a trip through Euro
pean countries with his three years
savings 10 defray his expenses.
Although he is but IL years old he
left his home yesterday and win travel
until Ais money is gone Since he has
been saying up for the trip he has heen
called stipgy and miserly by the hoya
Of Hartley, but In spite of public opin-
ion be persevered and has enough
money with him 10 pay for "A protract-
ed visit To the land across tho sea.
He passed through Wilmington yester.
day afternoon for New York where he
viii take a steamer for England
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Conalstency of Rryan

"donsistency thy name is not
Bryiih, y ssidta' prominent Republican
to 9hspSGteif'for the Evening Jtnrilal
thiS mining When question, be te-
piled that at the tent meeting last
night Bryan made the assertion that
the Filipinos are able to govern them
selves. Then, later, at the Opera
House, he asked the women i'm the au-
dience If il were their desire to rear
sons and have them sent to the Phil
ippines to be shot down by the heath
ems.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
The vote to date IN the
Popular Firemen's Contest
for the library suit is as fol-
To Mothers.

Have you been TO our new
store =?
Have you heard of our
Boys Clothes ?
We have a tremendous
stock Of Boys Clothes, but
we are not as busy in this de-
partment as we should be-
don't know the reason unless
it be that the mothers haven
found out where our new
store is.
But we want every mother
to know Of our new store, and
3 will hold a special sale Of
Boys Clothes tomorrow
Friday-all day.
\ For Friday only-to-morrow,
h Boys Suits, marked $780, for
n Fridays special sale, Sl.25.
Boys Suits and Overcoats
4 marked 81, tor Fridays special
N sale, sl.65.
Bows suits and Ovcrcolis
marked $3.50, for Fridays spe-
cial sale, 50.
Boys Suits and Overcoats
marked SO, for Fridays special
sale. $3.50
Boys Suits and Overc0ats
marked $3.50. for Fridays spe-
clal sale, S275.
Boys Suits and Overcoats
marked s4. for Fridays special
sale S3.25.
lBoys' Suits and Overcoats
nqfked S., for Fridays specia
sale. S4. f'"ie
Boys Knee Pants. marked
25c,. Friday: l6o. Boys Knee
Pants. marked Soc, Friday, 35c
Boys Knee Pants, marked 75c.
Friday, CSC. Boys Knee Pants
marked 81. Friday, Toe,
Boys soc. Shirt Waists, 29c
Bows 75c. Shirt Waists 4c5.
Boys SOC Hats, 39c. Boys 5
Hats, 75c.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

can wage a war of conquest for the adj
vantage of trade. II means that you can
place price upon the life OF human be
ing. What Is man worth measured with
trade to tell the value Of one human
brani Why are there times when the
destiny Of a nation may hang upon the
genius Of citzeng What value will you
put upon man measured by trade
Measure if you can the value of man.
Of one great living soulf What is man
worth measured by trade? ! dare you q
put a price upon one boy lost in the Phil
ippine Islands.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
MARRIED.

JONRS- RS-ZIEBER.-On October 20
1900. at Harrison Street NJ. Il. par
sonage. No 1912 West Sixth street
by the Rev. W. T.. Avery, Charles H.
Iieber to Clara b. Jones'
PAXSON-CAMPBELL.-On October
%. 1900 by the Rev. W. NJ. Schall
Henry c. Paxson and Catharine
Campbell both of Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Mm Prennrn for Pnrade

In the rooms of the Third Ward Nc
Kinley Colored Club tomorrow night
q meeting viii be held to make ar
rangements for taking part in the pa
rade. ON Monday night, when a great
colored mass meeting will be held in
the Opera House.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
nr. Goller serionalr In

Dr, ]. Golley, Of nempleville, Nd.
who has been attending the diphtheria
epidemic in Hartley, is now critically
ill., Four physicians are in attendance
and are OF the opinion that the disease
was caused by his close attendance
20 his diphtheria patients.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
workman Has Injured Hand

While at work in the roundhouse of
the p. w. & B. Railroad Company
yesterday afternoon James II. Nc
Laughlin, of No 613 East Fifth street,
was badly injured by a piece Of iron
falling on his hand
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
HELD MEETING IN HENRY CLAY
Addresses Made by Prominent Republican
Candidates

At Henry Clay last night the Re
publlcans held a mass meeting, which
about 500 people attended. the Phil
harmonic Band furnished music. VIII
liam Burke presided at the meeting.
The speakers were John Hum, can
didate for governor; DIR. L. Heiser
Ball, candidate for Congress. and Her
bert II. Ward, candidate for attorney
general. ri alaaNas
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Convicted of Murder

Henry Ivory. colored, a former in
mate Of the Ferris Reform School IN
this cith WAS found guilty OF murder
IN the FIRST degree in' the Philadelhia
courts Yesterday. lvorvy was charged
With completely in the murder Of Pro
fessor Roy Wilson White of the Uni
Versity Of Pennsylvania.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
SERSON CASE CONTINUED
Patrolman ArrRigned in City Court
To-day ON a Charge OF Assault

To-day on Charge OF Assault
In City Court this morning Police
maR. Robert Serson was arraigned on a
charge of assault and battery upon
John p. Welsh, chief engineer of the
Fire Department
Officer Serson, through his attorney,
Harry p. Joslyn, pleaded not guilty,
and by the mutual consent of Mr.. JOS
lyn and Associate City Solicitor John
November /.
Frank Morgan, charged with disor-
derly conduct, was fined s. and costs.
It was alleged that the threw stones
at aged Samuel Mcdowell. at Fourth
and Lincoln streets.
Peter Quinn. Alfred Clark. William
Baldwin. Cornelius Dolan and James
Milborne. drunk we're each fined 81
and costs.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Completed Plans for NIeetipe

In Pleasant Hill, on Tuesday next,
"a Republican mass meeting will be
held, at which prominent speakers, yet
to be announced. will make addresses.
In Newport tomorrow night Levi c.
Bird, William S. Hilles and William
Michael Byrne will address a Repub-
lican mass meeting.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Painting NIay como HIeh

Send one to your out-of-town
friends. one Of the beautiful souvenirs
of Wilmington. All the principal
points of interest. For sale at all book
stores and news stands. Price Is
cents. :
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Rrnlrc m Axle

While turning the corner of Tenth
and Tatnall streets last night in re-
spcnse to an alarm Of fire from box
No. z. the Water Witch combination
chemical and hose wagon broke an
axle.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Enst Side Members TO march

All members of the East Side Re
publican Association are requested by
the officers of the association to meet
at the clubrooms tonight whence the
club will march % the Opera House,
headed by a band.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

Memoirs of the Weccacoe Fire De-
paftment are hustling for the success
of their bali to be held in Turn Hall
Eighth and French streets, on Monday
night next.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
predees Fillinc b. nrnrsh

Drodges Of the Bowers Dredging
Company are rapidly filing in the sew
enty acres Of marsh land for the new
Delaware Forge and Steel Company.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
NieIds and Honecler to Speak

Benjamin Nields and Francis II.
Hoffecker will address a mass meeting
Of Republicans of White Clay Greek
hundred in Newark tomorrow night.
The Aetna Band will furnish music for
the occasion.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Dled From Her Ipiuries

Leila Rowley, SS years old. cut her
throat with an Old razor at her home,
in this city. on Tuesday afternoon,
and died yesterday.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Injured His manu-

While opening oysters on Monday
afternoon, William Brooks. Of No. 1902
Walnut street, severely cut his hand
with an oyster knife
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
Elected Cashier OF Ran<

Charles e. Shelter, a graduate OF
Goldey College has been elected cash
ier Of the National Bank at Mars. But
Ter county, Pa.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
WIN Address Gospel nIeetInp

The Rev. f. +. Briggs will deliver
an address at the Gospel meeting OF the
q. NJ. G. A. next Sunday.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
DIED

Elizabeth c.. wife of William H.
Moore. aged 40 years
JONES On October 2l. 1900. Margaret
r., wife OF Lawrence B. Jones.
KELLEHER.- Philadelphia, on Octo-
ber q, 1900, Cornelius f<elleher, of this
city, aged SO years.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

Repairing Eleventh Street Bridge
Extensive repairs are being made 10
Eleventh street bridge. but the struc-
ture is not out Of service.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

For a Cold in the Head, Laxative
Bromo-Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

First annual ball Of Journeymen
House Painters viii be given at Turn
Hsu. October 2s.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

For a Cold in the Head, Laxative
Bromo-Quinine Tablets
Evening journal., 1900-10-25

For a Cold in tho Head. Laxative
Bromo-Q -Quinine Tablets.
Evening journal., 1900-10-25
BRYAN WAS AFRAID
TO HAVE AIELDS
PROFOUND QUESTIONS

CONTINUED From First raseo
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1900-07-02
sosTON PRODUCE MARKET.

Flour = Winter clears, S3.75@4.25;
straights, s4.25@4.6o; patents, s4.65@5;
spring clears. sS.5O@4.1O; straights, $3.50
14.S5: patents, s49e@5.4O; special
brands, s5.50@560.
Corn-No. yellow, sic; steamer yell
low, sic.
Hay-Prime, s11@1S; extra, $16@165 so;
fair to good, s13@15; clover, mixed,
s13@14.
Straw-Rye. $15@16; oat, $500.
Rutter-Creamery, Vermont and New
Hampshire extra, zoe; New York extra,
aoc: western extra, zoe; firsts, 1872 @1919c;
dairy extra, 1S@19c; imitation creamery
extra, 1910; Iadle extra, 151s@16c; box
and print creamery extra, 2O1aQ21c;
dairy, 19c.
Cheese-New York and Vermont choice
twins 91h@9 3-4c; firsts, S@S12c; seconds.
Tm71Ac: western twins, 9@9Ac; fair to
good. 7h@S1kc; Ohio fiat, extra, S1a@9c.
Fgg-Suburban and Cape fancy, TO
1sc: eastern choice fresh, lac; Vermont
and New Hampshire choice fresh, lac;
fair to sood, 12Q13c; western fancy,
1sbc; selected, 1214@13c; fair to good.
11h612c; southern, 111a@12c.
Meats-Beef. choice, 712@81sc; good.
615671bc; headquarters, choice, 101a Ole;
common to good, 9@1Oc; forequarters,
choice, 6@614c; common to good, 4@5c;
veal. choice, &c; fair to good, 1850; COM
mon, 5G6c; mutton, extra, S@S1ac; COM
mon to good, 61a@71kc; lambs, choice
spring, 14@16c; fall, 12@121zc; common
70 good. 9@11c; yeartings, 7@10c.
Poultry-Chickens eastern choice, IL
Misc: fair to good, 10@13c; western, 100
12c: fowls, eastern, lie; western, $40
zoe: turkeys. western choice, 12@1214c;
ducks, spring, 12@15c-
Potatoes-Southern extra, S2@2.5 so Dbl;
fair to good, $1@2; old, 30@40c blu.
Beans California, 81. 35@2.4O; marrow,
choice. S2.25@2.30 medium choice, 81. 20
a. 80; yellow eye extra, s2.25@2.30; red
kidney. s2@2.20.
The Van Buren press. [volume] (Van Buren, Ark.) 1859-1914, 1900-09-22

President McKiGl-y declares that
while THE Philippine iss1s may be para
r8Ouni the silver question l. immediate
He therefore i1sisis that ihe latter iA1st
IL Ee yr-cedence II the campaign
Vet if Bryan shall be elected, az now
seems sssared. and II by political
revolution both houses should BE- D~r1O-
cratic. al Last four months must slapse
before Mr. Bryan could get congress 10
g~toer 10 deal with silver or with any
ts.iug else. From November mill
March William Mckinley will siill be
president.
BIT meanwhile shall the niger
killing still " on unchecked and IN
challenged In the Philippineel Shall
We keep in the field an army Of IS. 900
men and great feet Of war ships 10
back np our wicked aud basslsss claims
Of sovereignty over a people who long 10
b. freef Snail we 90 on with our GRIMM
al aggression. burning and Staying and
sowing havoc throughout a stricken
land7
Which Il the immediate issuel That
o. dealing with a question that cannot
W Alf-AA liA AlfhAA - fFRA VI bANh W
stopping war that ~ destroying the
liberties Of the FilipinOs while under
mining our own
II yOnr honse IA on FIRE, which IL the
issue, that Of extinguishing
the hames, or that Of deciding on plans
for a new barn which you think Of build
ing next year?
Imperialism IL at once the paramount
and the immediate issue. President
Nc Kinley, with all his stiffness and
all his Snug hypocrisy. cannot dodge
or obscure it. The flag Is being trailed
In the dust Of his ignoble ambition and
the blood Of orr allies. perfdiously be
trayed. stains its folds.
Shall we palter with standards and
ratios while American guns are slaugh-
tering freedom in foreign landl Shall
we quarrel over the color Of our money
when the rivers are running with blood
shed In pursuit Of horrible conquestl
No. The immediate issue is one Of
justice and honor and high duty. Silver
and everything else must wait upon
this. And President Mckinley hopes in
vain II he hopes that this great and in
sisient issue can be either obscured or
eyadel.