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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Sixteen to One.

The following editorial from the
National Watchman embraces full and
reliable information on very plain and
easily understood subject, which the
Republican press has long used to fool
people with, as wicked nurse uses the
mythical "boo-man" in the dark to
frighten children
What IS therefore known as sixteen to
one is the law of the land, and has been
such for sixty-six years The latest coin
age law enacted in this country was
passed by Republican Congress and
signed by President Mckinley June 10,
1898. 1t will be remembered that when
the war revenue bill was on its passage
Senator Wolcott, of Colorado, introduced
an amendment. which became part of
the bill. authorizing the coinage of not
less than 100000 silver dollars each
month. The silver dollars coined under
this law are coined at the ratio of sixteen
to one and contain the same amount of
pure silver authorized in the law of 1894
which is the only silver dollar ever coined
by the government.
Under the administration of President
Mckinley there has been coined So oSS,-
500 silver dollars. During the month of
June this year there were coined at the
minis of the United States 5000, 900 silver
dollars at the ratio of sixteen to one and
the minis are still coming silver dollars at
that ratio.
Why then this Republican howl about
sixteen to one. If sixteen is wrong, why
did President Mckinley sign law author
izing the coinage OF not less than 1, $780,
600 of these dollars per month at that
ratio, until all the silver bullion purchas-
ed under the Sherman law, amounting to
about $50, ooo, 900 worth is made into coin.
If there is anything wrong about I6 to
why has not the President recommended
change of ratio, which he has not done9
If I6 to is wrong, why has not some
Republican member of the House of Rep
resentatives or of the Senate introduced
bill to change the ratio. which none Of
them bave done, but instead have passed
a bill to coin approximately ninety mil
lions of dollars at that ratio.
Sixteen to is McKinley's ratio, the
conclusive proof of which is that he is
coming silver at that ratio and has never
mentioned any other, although both
Houses of Congress are Republican and
the administration has the power 10
change the ratio.
1t has been our experience, aud we
venture the assertion that it is the exper-
fence of our readers generally. that the
men who are found prating about IS to Z
throughout the country are ignorant of
the facts herein stated. Many OF those
whom We find decrying 10 to I honestly
think that these figures refer to some
thing new, the invention of Mr.. Bryan,
or something copied by him from the
Populists. Thay do not know that It is
the law of the land and that it has been
such for sixty six years and that it has
the Endorsement Of the present admins
tration. If there is anything wrong about
10 to the McKingley administration is
culpable because under law of its own
enactment it is coming and paying out
silver dollars at that ratio. and is not
confirming itself to the minimum author.
lied by law but is utteriug such coin far
in excess of such minimum limit under
the Law.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

The average price of wheat in the
Chicago market in 1872 was $I.4o a
bushel. That was the year before silver
was demonetized by the clandestine
methods of John Sherman and Earnest
Seid, the agent of the Rothschilds sent
from London to Washington to assist in
accomplishing that object. Had that
conspiracy against the agricultural inter-
ests of this country niscarried wheat
could not have fallen in price below a
$I.oo bushel, if so low.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Beware of Ointments for Catarrhlthat
Contain Mercury

AS mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the
whole system when entering it through
the mucous surfaces. Such articles
should never be used except on prescrip-
tions from reputable physicians. as the
damage they will do is ten fold to the
good You can possibly derive from them.
Halls Catarrh Cure. manufactured by F..
]. Cheney & Co, Toledo, O.. contains no
mercury, aud is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system. In buying Halls
catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine.
1t is taken internally, and made in Toledo,
Ohio, by F ]. Cheney & Co. Testimo-
malls free.
Sold by druggists. 7Sc.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
The Trusts.

The trusts are garnering the fruits of
the prosperity, and every intelligent man
sees that the day Is not distant when no
enterprise can be carried on outside of the
trusts, when those who work must work
for the trusts, and when the trusts will
determine for themselves what proportion
of the profits of all the business of the
United States shall go into their Golfers
and what shall be allowed to remain out
side for the support of the producing
people. Has that day not already come !?
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

The notification speeches OF
Bryan and Stevenson were deliv-
cred at indianapolis on Wednesday
to vast crowds of cheering people.
The Republican papers will seek in
vain for some vulnerable point to
attack. The leaders of the Repub-
lican party are already discouraged,
Two months hence their present
Encouragement will have reached
the collapse stage of despair.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

The Republicans are putting up the
greatest campaign of bluff ever witnessed
in this country. Lies and threats of inn
pending disasters coupled with Hanna's
$40, 900, 900 corruption fund we're the
principal weapons the party used in 1896.
The scare and threat of disaster if Bryan
is elected will not work this time, and the
imperialists have to-depend on bluff and
the Hanna corruption fund.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Niagara Falls Excursions.
Low-Rate Vacation Trips via Pennsyl-
vania Railroad.

4fSW-A>Ae~ No~oAaOb %AtRS VAC
vania Railroad.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Company has select
ed the following dates for its popular ten.day
excursions to Niagara Falls from Philadelphia,
Baltimore and Washington August %, Sep.
TENDER and 20, and October 4 and IS.
On these dates the special train will leave Wash
ington at 500 q. M. Baltimore sos .. M.
This year the excu sions from Philadelphis will
be run by two routes. Those ON September 8,
October and 10; going via Harrisburg and
the picturesque valley of the susquelanna as
heretofore, special train leaving Philadelphia at
$40 a. M; excursions of Aug % and Sept. 20 run
ming via Trenton. Manunka Chunk. and the
Delaware Valley. leaving Philadelphia on special
at 100 q. m.
Excursion tickets. good for return passage on
any regular train. exclusive of limited express
trains within ten days. will be sold at 90 from
Philadelphia, Baltimore. Washington and points
on the Delaware Division; Sill Is from Atlantic
City; 5000 from Lancaster; $3.50 from Altoona
and Harrisburg; $3.50 from Snnbury and wilkes
barre; SIS rs from wilIiamsport, aud at proper.
tionate rates from other points, Including
Trenton. Mt. Holly. Palmyra. New Brunswick and
principal intermediate stations stopover will
he allowed at Buffalo. Rochester. Canandaieua
and Watkins within the limit returning. on the
excursions of September 6. October AMI Is.
For the excursions OF August % and September
20. stop-over win be allowed at Buffalo on return
trip within limit of ticket
The special trains of Pullman parlor cars and
day coaches win be run with each excursion run
ling through to Niagara Falls. An extra charge
will be made for parlor car seats.
An experienced tourist agent and chaperon will
accompany each excursion.
For descriptive pamphlet. time of connecting
trains. and further information apply to nearest
ticket agent. or address ueo. W. Boyd. Assistant
General Passenger Agent. Broad Street Station.
Philadelphia.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Reduced Rates to Chicago via
Pennsylvania Railroad.

Account G. A. R. Encampment.
On account of the Thirty-fourth Annual En-
campment ofthe Grand Army Of the Republic. to
be held at Chicago. August 27.si, inclusive. the
Pennsylvania Railroad Company will sell excur-
sion tickets from points its line to Chicago. at
rate of single fare for the round trip.
Tickets viii be sold on August u.s. 26. and a. good
to return until August 81. inclusive; but by depos
iting ticket with joint agent at Chicago prior to
noon of September Q. and the payment of fifty
cents. return limit may be extended to September
80, inclusive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Friday, Aug. 10, 1900.

Hon. Chas. A. Towne, the nom
inee of the Populist convention for
Vice President, has declined the
nomination for the welfare of the
cause of reform, and will support
Bryan and Stevenson.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

Since leaving Goldey College in
1898, have never been out Of en-
ployment," writes Goldey College
graduate. Write today to III. s.
Goldey, Wilmington, Del, for new
catalogue. See adv, this paper.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

There used to be goldbug club in the
Sixth district, lift is still in existence will
it hurry up and tell Mckinley or Hanna
that the corn and potatoes are needing
rain badly. The pastures are drying UP
and cows shrinking in their milk. Tell
them to hurry up the rain that prosperity
among the farmers is receiving severe
wrench from the drought.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

Mckinley & Co. insist on tearing down
the democratic homestead and erecting
on its ruins an imperial palace. Bryan
proposes to save the old homestead and
regulate its domestic economy to subserve
the best interests of the great mass of the
people.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Reduced Rates to Detroit via Penn
syivania Railroad.

ACCOuut knights OF FytHIaS bleuHiHI
Conclave.
Fer the Biennial Conclave. Knights of Pythias.
at Detroit. August n to September l, the Pennsy-
vania Railroad Company win sell excursion tickets
rom all stations on its line to Detroit at rate of
single fare for the round trip.
Tickets will be sold on August %. rs. and 81
good to return between August % and September
s, inclusive; but by depositing ticket with joint
agent at Detroit not later than September /, and
the payment of fifty cents, return limit may be
extended to September a. inclusive.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

The soothing aud healing properties of
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, its pleas
ant taste and prompt and permanent
cures have made it great favorite with
the people everywhere. For sale by E
T. Reynolds, druggist.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
BUFFINGTONS'

Notwithstanding nearing the turning point
of the season, trade continues lively and brisk The
country well supplied with purchasing power and
the public direct to where they get full value
every time for money expended The cash base has
brought merchandise of every kind within the reach of
all The very closest prices possible for you to
embrace
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

Hanna says this campaign will be no
walkover for the Republicans. They will
not get over at all is about the size of it.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

The drift to Bryan grows steadily and
is becoming apparent to the most casual
observer.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Wrappers.

New things in way of Wrappers came today. In
about days will have full line of the F. & S.
brand Ladies acquainted with this brand need no fur
Their recommendations. Experience has taught us they
are superior in every way. We make this assertion in
a belief of its absolute truth. Ask for F. & S.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10
Clearing Sales.

Many goods going out regardless of cost. We
believe in quick sales regardless of the loss Near
hundred pairs left of those Misses Childrens Shoes
Many Colored Shirt Waists bargain table, few
pairs only left of those Mems Patent Leather Shoes
go at $2.25.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1900-08-10

1T. TURNER. Secretary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
NOTES OF SYMPATHY
From Several Foreign lowers tor tn
Texas Flood Sufferers.

Washington. September s-Pormai
manifestations OF sympathy with the
people OF Galveston in their great
affliction continue to come from gov
ernments and rulers In all parts o< the
world. In addition to those slready
received. such expressions have come
from the president of Chilli. the British
and Mexican ambassadors. the Spanish
minister. the Belgian minister. the Pc
Iruvian minister and the Hayden min
lister. Where these communications
come directly from the head Of the
state they are acknowledged by the
president himself. The others are for
mally accepted and acknowledged by
the department OF state.
The message from the British am
bassador says:
II have been commanded by the
queen to express to the president Of the
United States the great sorrow with
which her majesty has earned the de-
tails of the horrible disaster al Calves
ton
Her majesty desires me TO convey
to the president the assurance OF her
sincere sympathy with the unfortunate
sufferers from this calamity"
That from the Spanish minister says:
Her majesty, queen regent.
joins in the expressions OF sympathy
for such horrible calamities. by which
her majesty and her government have
been painfully affected"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
Tammany's Preparations for h
Bryan Speaking.

New York, September 1S.-The pre-
lfminary arrangements for the recep-
ton K VIM. ]. Bryan and the naming
of the subcommittee to be entrusted
with the details were perfected tonight
at a meeting of the Tammany Hall
committee on ratification. Richard
Croker presided and on his motion
VIM. r. Hearst, president of the Ma
tional Association of Democratic
Clubs, was made vice chairman of the
gathering. In a speech Mr.. Croker
said hat it was the desire Of Tam
many Hall to tender to Mr.. Bryan the
greatest reception ever given to a pres
idential candidate. He predicted that
one hundred thousand voters Of Great
er New York would assemble in and
around Madison Square Garden on
October 10th, the night of the recep-
ton.
Mr.. Bryan has already signified his
intention to speak and that his voice
may be heard in all parts of the Gar
den, a large sounding board will be
erected behind the speakers platform.
Three hundred and fifty ushers will
be in attendance and four great stands
will accommodate the overflow out
side the Garden
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
The Government Crop Report.


Washington, September 1s.-Follow-
ing is the weekly summary of crop
conditions issued by the weather bu-
|reau:
The ~droughty conditions III the At
lantic coast districts have been reliev-
ed by abundant rains. which. however.
Icame too late to be OF material bene-
fit to many crops. Drought continues
in the Ohio M central Mississippi
valleys and portions Of the lower lake
region.
Heavy rains nave caused damage to
cotton in South. Carolina, Georgia,
Florida and An0hma. No improve
ment in the condition Of cotton is re-
ported from the central portion of the
cotton belt, except in southern Louisi-
ana, where, as a whole, the prospects
are some what better, while in Texas
the tropical storm OF the Sth" and 9Th
completely destroyed the crop in the
southern portion Of its path and DAM
aged 1t in the central and northern
portions. Outside of the storm area
Icotton made favorable progress 81
Texas, though insects caused damage
in some localities. The reports gener-
ally indicate that cotton is opening
rapidly and that picking is well ad-
vanced and will be completed at a much
l~earlier date than usual.
Tobacco cutting. wh>e unfinished.
lhas progressed favorabiy, nearly the
whole Of the crop being secured. Penn
sylvania, Maryland Virginia and Ken
lucky being the only states In which
Icutting has not been finished.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
W FOREIGN LOANS
Germany and Sweden Float Loans In
New York.

New York, September 1S.-For the
first time in New York's financial his
tory American investors Were appeal
ed to today at almost the same
in behalf of two distinct foreign gov
Iernment loans. The German loan cir
lcular giving details OF the terms OF
which Kuhp. Loeb & Co. and the Ia
ltional City bank will receive bid for
the Offering were published lust at
1.-The time the Swedish government
loan prospectus was being circulated
THE German loan Offering will proha-
IDLY rank among the most successful
lever placed by a foreign government
lin the United States. owing to the in
istant success of the follow
ling the announcement of the New York
Life's heavy subscription
The Swedish prospectus contemplates
a loan of S10,0 900, 900, the bonds TO bear
4 per cent. for ten years and 3n per
lcent. for another ten years. This loan
is made with a view TO the construc-
ton of railways and other remunera-
tive purposes.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
BRYAN IN KANSAS
He Ma4es Two Speeches In One Day to
Immense Crowds at Fort Scott-Race
Question in North Carolina

Fort Scott, Kan, September 1S.-Wm-
J. Bryan arrived here at $50 O'Clock a.
m He was entertained at breakfast
by Mayor Goodlander at h Good
lander hotel. The first meeting of the
day was to have begun at 10 o'clock
and hall, which holds 1900 persons
was filled before s o'clock. 1t had been
expected that the only speech would
be m"de in the hall. but 1t was found
necessary TO hold the meeting in the
public square in order to accommodate
the crowd. Mr.. Bryan contented HIM
SELF with suggesting points for
ment to his followers.
Later. in the park. he spoke from the
a stand His audience there included
a number Of people from Indian Ter
ritory Il Missouri, as well as many
from the neighboring WI of this
state Owing TO the dense crowd Mr..
Bryan found il impossible TO mount
the speakers stand. He, therefore,
had his carriage stopped in the midst
OF the crowd and spoke from the ar
rage OK. The full dinner pail ar
gument of h republicans received his
first attention and he contended, as
usual, that the working man is not we'll
contented with a we'll supplied table.
"When the hog is hungry, he
ea-f s~AN ia SAA. AAS AiS 40
full he goes to sleep. That seems to
be the republican idea of the working
man."
No party, he argued, had any claim
upon a citizen except as a means of
promoting his welfare and no man was
boun to support any party which was
not true to the interests Of the people.
The republican party, he asserted,
manifested no concern for the welfare
Of the masses, hence it had forfeited
all claim upon their support.
While he was discussing the colonial
pollcy of the government some n
lasked MI. Bryan about North Carolina
and the race question in that state.
Il am glad you mentioned North
Carolina" said Mr.. Bryan. Now 1
want you to read the Sulu treaty, and
Having done that, 1 him you will blush
until election day and never have time
Ito think of North Carolina"
This sally brought a prolonged cheer
from the crowd, and hen it had sub
sided Mr.. Bryan outlined this treaty,
Showing how it tolerated and recog-
hiZed slavery. He then said that h
Republican party not many years age
Hisfranchised the negro in the District
pf Columbia and by legislation during
The asst session of congress the negroes
Of Porto Rico had been denied the
right Of trial by jury. No state legis-
lature of the United States had gone
so far. Yes" said he, this race ques-
Sion is a serious question wherever it
IS encountered; and is not the pres
ence of race prejudice in this country
today a reason why we should not
take the chances Of increasing it by
adding to our population 5000, 900 OF
Ieople O. a totally different race? No
I Intelligent citizen a deny the exist
enc of the race question here and 1t
Is such a serious question that it Will
take all the intelligence of both the
White and the black people to settle,
even under existing conditions. For
Gods sake then, dom let us take a
step which will further complicate the
situation"
Mr.. Bryan left at 1.50 p. m. for Kan
Sas City.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21

where the rights Of the citizens. Why
should not the receded states again
seek places IN their fathers house?
There was but n hope of peace and
happiness for US IND our children That
hope lay In the path OF the union, and
made up our minds to tread that
path, the path that was soon to lead
a reunited people to the foremost
place among the nations Of the earth"
The lar celebration concluded with
grand banquet at the Hotel Went
worth. at which many officers Of the
feet were present as well Al all invited
guests. including Cove nor Johnston
and his staff. A half dozen Of the
mad speeches
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
Another Hiccough Remedy

DIR. F.. r. Willard, of San Diego, Cal,
valuable remedy for ~hiccoughs. Put
a table spoonful of ground mustard
in a teacup and gradually fill the cup
with boiling water, stirring it until it
is cold. Strain or let it settle and give
one or two tablespoonfuls every ten or
fifteen minutes. He says:
During the twenty or more years
that / have used il it has seldom been
full for the same attack, and never the
third, unless after having been absent
some time the hiccough returns. So
far as known this prescription was
first given to one of another race by
the wise woman belonging to a band
of Spanish gypsies."-Medical Sum-
mary.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
Announcement.

To accommodate those who are par
tial to the use of atomizers in apply
ing liquids in to the nasal passages for
catarrhal troubles, the proprietors pre-
pare Cream Balm in liquid form, which
will De known as Ely's LIQUID Cream
Balm. Price Including the spraying
tube is IS cents. Druggists or by
mail. The liquid form embodies the
medicinal properties of the solid prep
aration. Cream Balm is quickly abb
sorbed by the membrane and does not
dry up the secretionS but changes
them to a natural and healthy char
acter. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren ST.,
New York.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
with Wei-Hai-Wei. This gives two

WIN This gives two
lines to China
Hong Kon, September 1s.-The Ger
man steamer Sachsen, having on board
Field Marshal Count Won Waldersee,
commander-in-chief OF the information
al forces in China, and his staff, has
arrived here.
The field marshal landed and was re-
ceived by a guard of honor of British
troops He made the usual official
calls. Count Won Waldersee will this
evening proceed to Shanghai from
there to Taku ON board the German
cruiser Herthau.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21

To prevent consumption quickly
cure throat and lung troubles with
One Minute Cough Cure.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-09-21
No Encampment by the First Regi-
meut
Especial to The Messenger.)

VSpNOIUI To II NINN~NIlSNIV
Raleigh, n. c., September 1S.-The
governor is notified by Colonel Arm
field h a il is impossible to have an
encampment of the First regiment this
year
John w. Cotton is commissioned CAP
tain Company a, Second regiment, at
Tarboro.
Raleigh's contribution to Galveston
aggregates S1,124.