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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13

speech made in Baltimore, Md, by Mr..
Bryan, Sept 10, 1896.
Wage earners know that while a gold stand.
ard raises the purchasing power Of the dollar.
it also makes it more difficult to obtain pos
session of the dollar; they know that en-
plo,mcnt is less permanent, loss of work
more probable, and re.cmploymcnt less GER
tain. From speech made in Madison Square
Garden, New York, by Mr.. Bryan, Aug. II,
1896.
The gold standard means dcarer money;
dcarer money means cheaper property:
cheaper property means harder times:
harder times means more people out of work:
more people out OF work means more people
destitutc-From an address to the women of
Minneapolis by NJ. Bryan, Oct. II, 1896
The following is an excerpt from a
signed article published in New York
January !, 1898. by Samuel Gompers,
president of the American Federation
of Labor and Democrat:
THAT terrible period for the wage
earners of this country which began in
1898 and which has left behind it such
a record of horror. hunger and misery,
practically ended with the dawn of the
year 1897. Wages had been steadily
forced down from 1893 till toward the
end of 1895, and it was variously est-
mated that between two million and
two and a half million wage earners
We're unemployed"
The following is a quotation from the
report of President Gompers at the
convention of the American Federation
of Labor held in Detroit on December
IL, 1899:
1.-THE revival of industry which we
have witnessed within the past year is
one for general congratulation. and it
should be our purpose to endeavOr to
prolong this era of more genera! en-
ployment and Industrial activity. In
this effort no power is so potent as or
ganized labor, if we but follow a right
and practica. course.
1T is beyond question that the wages
of the organized workers have been
increased, and in many instances the
hours of labor either have been re-
duced or at least maintained.
1.-The report which your officers are
enabled to submit to this convention,
so far as the growth and progress of
our movement during the past year are
concerned. is Of Il most gratifying
character"
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13
How Gold Went Abroad.

Our opponents cannot ignore the fact that
gold is now going abroad in spite Of all leg.
islation intended to prevent 1t, and no silver
is being coined to take its place. Not only
is gold going abroad now, but 1t must con.
tinuc to go abroad as long as the present
financial policy is adhered to, unless we con
tinue to borrow from across the ocean, and
even then we simply postpone the evil, be.
cause the amount borrowed, together with
the interest upon II, must be paid In appre.
cihted dollars There Is only one way to
stop the increasing flow OF gold from our
shores. and that is by the restoration Of bi.
mctallism.-From Mr. Bryans Madison Square
Garden speech, Aug. II. 1896.
When Mr.. Bryan made this prophecy
gold was leaving the United States at
the rate Of six and one-half million
dollars a month. During 1896, the to-
tai exports of this precious metal
amounted to $7s.9O4,612; the preceding
year they were $3O,117.376, and in 1893.
the first year of President Cleveland s
administration, they reached SSs.S97,-
275.
But the tide turned as soon as a Re-
publican administration returned to
power. Instead of exporting gold, we
began to import It, Under the changed
business conditions. the restoration of
confidence and of industrial prosperity
following Mckinley's election. Europe
began to send it's gold to the United
States. In 1897, $44, ,609,s41 in gold came
to this country from abroad, which
meant a. net balance over the preced-
ing year Of about $12S,0OO,00O in our
favor.
The following year--1S9S-s104,S ! ,S6S, ,476
in gold was sent to the United States
from foreign countries. and last year
the amount was $51 .42S099. Thus in
the first three years of McKinley's ad
mnistration gold to the amount of
5000, 0,006,41S was imported to the United
States, while during Cleveland's adj
ministration $2OOO91,92s was sent
abroad from this country.
Furthermore, instead of this country
borrowing in order to keep gold here,
American financial institutions have
loaned nearly one hundred millions of
gold to Germany. Sweden, Great Brit
ain and other European nations within
six months. New York has become
the financial center of the world, and
several foreign governments are pre-
pairing to float heavy loans here.
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THE SCRANTON TR1BUNE-sATURDAY. OCTOBER 13, 1900.

1893 some Of the increases were as fol-
lows: Bicycle workers, boilermakers,
iron shipbuilders, brewery workmen,
bookbinders, coal hoisting engineers.
horseshoers, printers, street railway
employees, trunk makers and upholster-
ers. 10 per cent: bricklayers, stone-
masons, locomotive engineers and
coremakers, IL per cent; electrical
workers and mine workers. % per cent;
stationary engineers, 20 per cent;
leather workers, machinists and pat
tern makers. Is per cent; tobacco work.
ers, wood workers and carpenters, s
per cent
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13
How Business Men Were Ruined.

1t is only necessary to note the increasing
number Of failures in order to know that
gold standard is ruinous to merchants and
manufacturers. From Mr.. Bryan's Madison
Square speech Aug. II, 1896
Never in the history of the United
States, except in the years 1880 and
1881, was there such a small number or
percentage of business failures as there
was In 1899. In that year the number
of failures was 9,337. the lowest since
1883, when it was 9,1S4. The total
amount of liabilities last year was $780,
S79SS9, which was the lowest in any
year except the two years designated.
Compare with this magnificent record
the record of 1896, or 1895, or 1893.
In 1896 there We're 15,0sS failures, with
$226, ,096,S34 liabilities; In 1895 the num-
ber was 1897. with liabilities amount
ing to $l73196.060. and in 1893 there
We're 1922 failures with S346. .779, ,SS9 LA
bilities.
"Ruinous to merchants and manu-
facturers," said Mr.. Bryan. Let us
see. In the first place, one of the best
indications of the conditions of this
class of business men is the size of
their bank accounts For business de-
posits the national banks are used al
most exclusively by merchants and
manufacturers. In 1896 the deposits in
all the national banks of the United
States We're $1,6S6,0OO, 200 The year
following McKinley's election they in
creased to Sites, 100000; in 1898 they
amounted to $2.O7S, ,OOO. 900. and in 1899
they jumped to $2.6O5OOO,OOO, an in
crease of nearly one billion dollars in
three years, which means that the
business men We're that much better
off last year than they We're In 1896.
Another demonstration of the falla-
cy of Mr.. Bryan's prediction is found
in the figures showing the exports of
manufactured products during the
last five years. In 1896, the value of
the manufactures sent abroad was
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13

But this is not all of the story. The
aggregate value of the corn, wheat and
oats crops in 1896 was 1884, ,O95 900; in
1899 it was $l,2l5,4 444 900. This means
that the growers of these cereals OBJ
tanned 1881, ,349. 900 more for their crops
on account of the advance in prices
under the gold standard administra-
tion of President Mckinley than they
got In 1896.
Farmers also are obtaining more
money for their livestock as these fig
ures will show:
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13

$22s,57i,17s. and this amount has been
nearly doubled since. In 1899 there
was 1898, ,675, SOS worth of this class of
expectations, and for the fiscal year Of
1900 the grand aggregate was $432,2s4.-
366. The total exports Of all kinds of
domestic merchandise In 1900 were
valued at $3.50, ,476,15S, as against $685.
2OO,4S7 in 1896, and s793,392,599 in 1895.
Thus again is Mr.. Bryan proved TO be
q false prophet.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13
Fast Time TO
Portland
CHICAGO
g. NORTH WESTERN
RAILWAY

THE "cHIcAGO-PoRTLAND sPE-
CIAI." leaves Chicago 6.3o p. m.
daily, via Chicago Union Pacific and No,th-
Western Line, arrives Portland, Oregon,
afternoon of third day. No change of
cars; meals in Dining Cars. Buffet
Library Cars with barber. Tourist
sleepers daily. Personally conducted
excursions every week. The best of
everything. The Pacific Express leaves
1880 p. m. daily. Call on any agent
for tickets or address
46f 6road0ay. Rsw YoykI4 Vino St., Cinoinnati
60, Chest 81, SOY Smthfd St., Pittsbusg
1858 Washirgton St., Boston s4 Superior ST. Cleveland
S01 Main ST. Buffalo olI7can,pus'Mavtius. Dstroit
2I2 CLARK ST., ChioapoI 2Kinp East, Toronto, Ont
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13

And what has silver been doing all
this time? Its average price per ounce
during the first three years of Cleve-
The average price per ounce during the
first three years of McKinleys admin
istration was only 598 cents. And
thus, contrary to Mr.. Bryan's economic
reasoning, silver has gone done while
wheat and corn have advanced In
price.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13
Bryan's "Hard Times" Story,

II we are defeated In this campaign, there 10
nothing before the people but four years more
ot harder tiines and greater agitation. From
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13
VALUE OF LIVE STOCK,
$685. ,ili,6l2

To appreciate what this means to
every individual stock owner, note the
change In the average price per head
Of each class of animals
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13
Farm Products.

in f
ar
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-10-13

When they tell you that the use OF silver
dcgradcs nation you point to Japan. Japan
has silver standard Japan uses silver and
has made wonderful strides in the last
twenty ycars.-From a speech delivered in
Stanslaus hall, Chicago, by Mr. Bryan,
INF rcoc
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

October 27. which arrived here this morn ing. brought fifteen of the crew of the fishing ship Mary Mosquito, which the Saxonia sunk off Gloucester on the day of her departure from Boston. One member of the crew was drowned. The cunarder was not damaged.
 Dr. Bond of Chelsea, Mass, one of the Saxonia's passengers, made the following statement regarding the accident: we were proceeding at reduced speed in the fog and blowing the whistle, when about p. m. the lookout man reported sail ahead. The engines were stopped, but the steamers sway carried her into the Mary Mosquito, making a big opening amidships and flooding the schooner.
 By this time all the Saxonias passen- gers were on deck. The scene was one of great commotion when appalling shouts proceeded from the steamer, whose crew, however, worked vigorously and got out two boats.
 Into these boats fifteen of the crew scrambled and put off from the fast-snk- Ing vessel.
 At the moment of the collision the Saxonia lowered three lifeboats and scat tered life belts. Fortunately the sea was smooth. Twenty minutes later dory came alongside with ten men and a lifeboat of the Saxonia with five women, four of whom had been rescued from a sinking dory and the other woman had fallen into the sea and narrowly escaped drowning. All the men are Portuguese"
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impediments to marriage, and ah forms of chronic nervous, blood and private dis eases.
 EVERY FORM OF PRIVATE DISEASH POSITIVELY CURED UNDER PLAIN GUARANTEE.
 Consultations at office or by mail are in- vited free.
 Treatment by mail to parties who cannot visit me. No written prescriptions; we furnish all medicines.
 Birmingham Daily News: "The News commends him Or. Dozier) most cordially to all those in need of his services"
 Age-Herald: His long record and ap- proved abilities entitle him to the proud distinction of standing at the head of his profession"
 Alabama Christian Advocate: His pro- fessional standing is unimpeachable, and his character as a gentleman and citizen is above reproach."
 Office and Dispensary corner Third ave. nue and Nineteenth street, Birmingham, Ala
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MIoCELLAN ktIUs


 CREDIT to reliable parues. Diamonds and watches jewelry, silverware and clocks, small weekly or monthly pay ments, lowest prices best quality; goods guaranteed; wili call If desired. E. Low insohn, 2010 First ave. 4-Z-f PATTERN MAKING promptly done. Caf. fly & Powell 1529' 2d avenue. 1-16-tt SAND sharp and clean in carload lots de- llvered promptly. J. Lundie Slcss, 2231 Morris avenue. Phone 372. S-3l-u LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, LISTEN The Special Messenger Service, phone 36, office 112 N 18th street, is strictly conh- dential, reliable and responsible to handle your notes and parcels; nice stationery and a private office to write note while you are down town; prices 10 and 15c in city; ask for out-of- town rates. S. Y. Hampton, Proprietor. 6-6-tf MAKE YOUR PHOTOS beautiful and real stic. Finest and most artistic tnting in our permanent oil colors Morton Photo Paint Co.,, Office and Studio at Boyetts' 20071A Second Avenue 11-4-3t-su-mo-we
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
VERY LOW RATES
TO TEXAS, INDIAN AND OKLAHOMA TERRITORY POINTS VIA ALABAMA GREAT SOUTHERN RAILROAD.

The Alabama Great Southern Railroad will sell round trip tickets to all points in Texas Oklahoma and Indian Territories, from Birmingham, on November 9th and 20th at the extremely low rate of one fare plus $2. All tickets will be limited twenty one (21 days from date of sale for return passage ,and will permit stop-over privil- ege on going trip at any station west of the Mississippi river within fifteen days from date of sale.
 Choice of routes via New Orleans or Shreveport. The shortest and quickest line. Solid vestlbule trains.
 Parties desiring to take advantage of this low rate and desiring sleeping car reserva- tions should apply at early date to R. M. Ellis, Travelling Passenger Agent. Tel ephone, 617. 1-4-11t
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
DEBS A CANDIDATE.
Will Not Retire in Favor of Bryan or
 Mckinley.

Milwaukee, Wis., November 4.-Eugene V. Debs will not run as a candidate for President on the Social-Democratic ticket in favor of Bryan or any one else. He to- day sent the following telegram to V. I. Berger, a leading Social Democrat of this city:
 Sooner will Mckinley retire in favor of Bryan or Bryan in favor of Mckinley than that I will retire in favor of either. I am in this fight till the end of my life.
 EUGENE V. DEBS."
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
MIR. eRIER's ABSENCE
Causes Postponement of a seeal
 Party.

Owing to an unavoidable delay Rev. Mr. Grier, pastor South Highlands Presbyter- ian church, will not be able to reach home for several days. The Welcome Social' which was to have been given at the church on Tuesday evening, has been post poned. Further notice of the entertainment will be given through the newspapers.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
Conductor Kelly Better.

James Kelley, the electric car conductor who was hurt Saturday night on the North Birmingham car line, was resting well last night, and is now considered to be out of danger. Amputation of the injured leg was not necessary.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

Mir s. Cypress. senior mem- Der of Cypress & Gilday, died Saturday, Nov. 3rd. The bu- slness will be continued by the undersigned, surviving partner, and all obligations will be, as heretofore, prompt ly met. A. Gilday.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
ELKs, GRAND CARNIVAL.

On account of the Eks' Grand Carnival and Street Fair, Savannah. Ga, November to IT, 1900, the Central of Georgia Railway will sell tickets to Savannah, Ga, at the rate of one fare for the round trip, plus ID cents admission to the carnival. Tickets on sale November 9th, 7th, 9th, 18th, 14th and 16th, with final limit November 18th, 1900 Solon Jacobs, Commercial Agent. w. D. Hammet, Travelling Passenger Agent
 1921 First avenue, Birmingham. Ala u-2-l4t
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LarsIs Thnnery Burned.

Mexico City, November 4.-A large tan nery at Rancho Del Chopo, near this city, has burned with a loss estimated at $500, ,000. It was owned by stock company in which were American, Mexican and German shareholders.
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Headquarters for visitors to State Fair. Peerless Saloon, 18th St. and 2d Ave.
STRANGERS
 IN THE CITY TT A K E MnTTCE1

That the Metropolitan Cafe. near Union Depot, is now open ready to serve you. Paul Gil ardoni is there giving special attention to the culinary de- partment, and will make the BEST, and it is the PRETTI- EST Restaurant in the city.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
DR. 0. T. D0ZlER. SPECIALIST. ianito Urinar .
 Surgery.

Cutaneous and veneral diseases. All delicate dis- orders of sexual organs and pel- vic vicera of men and women. Cys- titi 1 s, stricture, sexual weakness proStltitis, irregu- laritiN of women,
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
Pure. Selected Materials.

only are used In the preparation of MALT NUTRINE, the greatest tonic and food drink The name of the Anheuser- Busch Brewing Assn, its makers, guarantees its merit Sold by all druggists.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

On Nover,sr and 20 the Kansas City, Memphis anu Birmingham Railroad will sell round trip tickets to above points at the very low rate of one fare plus $2. Train No. leaving Birmingham at 12:10 noon, arrives at Memphis at 8 p. m mak- ing close connections with diverging lines, which places passengers in northern Texas points the following afternoon. This train consists of Pullman sleeper, free reclining chair and elegant day coaches
 Train No. 4 leaving Birmingham at 1920 p. m arrives in Memphis early the next morning, making close connections with diverging lines, which places passengers in Texas points early the following morning. This train consists of Pullman sleeper and elegant high-back coaches
 For further information apply to
 c. M BILLHEIMER, @ Phone 974. City Passenger Agent.
 CHAS JONES,
 Travelling Passenger Agent, 11-3-17t No. 1914 Morris Ave.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

National w c. T. U. convention, Wash ington, D. C., November 30 to December 8. Rate one and one-thrd fare for the round trip on certificate plan.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

Phi Delta Theta Fraternity, Louisville, Ky November 26 to December 1. Rate one and one-third fare for the round trip on certificate plan
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

Annual conference c. M. D. church, Mo- bile, Ala, November 2S to December S. Rate one and one-third fare for the round trip on certificate plan.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
SPECIAL RATES BY SOUTHERN RAILMAl

The Southern Railway now has on sale winter tourist rate tickets to all prominent resorts for the winter season. Elegant train service on quick and convenient schedules
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

National Hardware Association, Rich mond. Va, November 21-23, 1900. Rate one and one third fare for the round trip.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

Association of Colleges and Preparatory Schools of southern states. Charlottesville, Va. November 1-3 1900. Rate one and one third fare for the round trip on the cer- tificate plan.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

Alabama Synod of c. P. Church. Leeds. Ala, November 2-7. Rate one and one third fare for the round trip on certificate plan.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

Annual convention Southern Educational Association, Richmond, Va, December 27-29 Rate one fare for the round trip, plus $2 for membership fee. Tickets on sale December 25-26, limited for return to Jan- uary 2, 1901.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

Remember the Southern Railway now op- crates a through sleeper Birmingham to Richmond, Va, leaving Birmingham train No S6. 4:4O p. m; no change now.
 Apply to union depot ticket office, or Southern Railway passenger office, No. 20l9 First avenue for full particulars
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
HoMEsEEKERs EXCURSIONS

To All Points in Texas, Indian Territory. Oklahoma Territory Also to Texarkana, Ark, and Points Between Thayer and Springfield, Mo.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

s175O-1OOx14O; 4-room house, East Birming- ham car line; one-half cash, balance in twelve months. $500 - 125x125; broom house, 18th avenue and 17th street; $500 cash, balance $25 per month Gall necessary conveniences). S1200-100x340; broom house at Cleveland; one-half cash, balance $25 per month "a splendid bargain). $65O = 5Gx200, near Ensley car line, West Highlands; 4-room house, cistern, fruit trees, etc.; terms cash; cheap as dirt.
 HUNTER REALTY co. 10-5-1m-eod
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
REAL ESTATE
FOR SALE.

s1S50-Splendid 7-room 2-story house with bath and gas on 18th street, South High lands; one-third cash, balance 1 and 2 years. This is certainly cheap home slS0O-100x65ft., corner, Fist street and E. SS50-5Ox140 with good 4-room residence, on 7 4th avenue north, between 11th and and 18th streets
 sS50-50x140 on 26th street, between I and J. S1OOO-1OOx100 corner, 91st street and Ave. E. S2S0O-1OOx140 on and 33d, with three good houses. This property rents for S39O $1150-Good broom house on 17th, between F and G. s2OOO-lOOx100, corner, 21st and I, South High lands
 s55O-5Ox190 on G, near 31st street
 R. H THOMAS, 2025 Sd Ave. Phone 150 9-3O-eod-l-mo.
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
ONE GENT 4 WORD.
No Ad. Taken for Less Than 8 Cents

THE ALABAMA HOME has ss5,ooo per month to loan to build houses on vacant lots; the limit of cost is smaller in this association than in any other company. Apply to W. V. M. Robertson, G. NJ, 2OO9 1st avenue 11-2-tf
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
LOST
MONEY TO LEND

MONEY TO LEND
 MONEY TO LEND - We nave $70,000 to lend on Birmingham property at a very low rate; we avoid long delays, and lend from $500 up; call on us. 424 Chalifoux Building. D. F. Allen & Go. 6-19-tf
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

BOARDERS WANTED WANTED BOARDERSERoom and board for two. 5O9 North Twenty-second street. 11-4-3t
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 FOR SALE-Cheap; nice business; elegant location; only fly shuttle rag carpet loom in city; party leaving. Apply quick. 72 South Eighteenth street.
 FOR SALE-New household effects at less than half value. Address S. W. J., care Age-Herald 10-S0-6t FOR SALE-A fine mercantile business; new goods; new house; a large cash custom and lease on fine coal mine goes with store. Situated on Southern Rail- road. For full information address P. o. Box No. 4, Nauvoo, Ala. 11-3-3t FOR SALE-Lady's and gents wheel good as new; sell cheap; Tribune and War wick. Apply 1920 Avenue G. 11-4-9t
The age-herald., 1900-11-05
HELP WANTED


 BARBER WANTED-Must be frst-class, quiet and sober. In answering this state wages expected. Jesse O'Neal, Geneva, Ala. 11-1-7t COLORED MAN who reads and writes to prepare for travelling; $50 monthly and ex- penses. Send self-addressed envelope. President MacBrady, 356 Dearborn. Chi cago 11-4-2t
The age-herald., 1900-11-05

FOh hENl STORE FOR RENT-1SH Second aVenuo. immediately in front Street Railway Pas senger Station: the best location in the city for any kind of mercantile business J. R. Adams. 9-13-H FOR RENT-To call railroad people three nice rooms in call distance. 1909 Avenue D. s. w. Vance, 2217 2d avenue. 11-3-3t
 STORE FOR RENT
 
 321 18th street, next to corner, 4th avenue $30 per month. Malone & Co. 10-30-7t
Evening star., 1900-04-13

Thousands of situations have been OBJ
tained through the want columns of The
Star,
Evening star., 1900-04-13

The members Of the Washington stock
exchange received today q small volume,
just issued, which in a compact form fur
niishes valuable data about themselves and
the securities they deal in 1t was pre-
pared by Mr.. Albion K. Parris and Mr..
William A. Mearns, the latter the secre-
tary Of the exchange. and is a substantial
but handy volume. 1t contains a readable
history of the exchange and short biogra-
phtes Of the members. followed by inforuaa-
ton in regard to all the companies the So
curities of which are listed by the ex-
change
The 1900 Investors Handbook of Wash
ington Securities" as the work Is called Is
regarded a. n credit to the publishers and
is an evidence of the increasing importance
OF a number of the enterprises which arc
carried on by Washington capital and
Washington men.