The American Citizen

Idest and Best Weekly paper devoted to the Race in this section of the Country WEEKLY MEDIUM FOR ADVERTISERS WITH A RECORD OF THIRTEEN YEARS, NEVER MISSING AN ISSUE, REACHING THOUSANDS OF HOMES OF OUR READERS Idest and WEEKLY MEDIUM FO New M The Newst Styles to New Millinery. The Newst Styles to be Found Any where Bennett The Sunfl Bennett & Co. The Sunflower Store The decision, it effect gives to a colored woman a large portion of the estate of a prominent citizen of Russell county and denies the claim of the widow to dower the complainant, acquired through the right therein. A more interesting case of the kind has not arisen in Virginia since the celebrated case some years ago of Bettie Thomas Lewis, colored, of Herrico, who sued for and secured the greater portion of the sate of her natural father, Mr. William A. Thomas, a man of wealth. VOL 13, NO.34 Roosevelt Hats, Polka Dot Band, new Hats, New lot Trimmed Hats, from $1 up to Fezzie Caps, NOTION3 Cudshy's White Star Soap. Pests Honey Soap, 2 for Peel's 1ar Soap, 2 for Shoe Strings, per pair, Tooth Picks, per box, O. N. T. Thread. 35 Minnesota Avenue. SLAVE GIRL GOT THE PROPERTY A Suit Between the Widow of a Virginia Land Owner and His Negro Daughter. From the Richmond Dispatch. The supreme court of appeals has not in a long while decided a more interesting case than that of Burdine vs. Burin's ex- ecutor, in which an opinion was handed down last week. In the case in question, N. E. Burdine, of Russelli county, and two of his former slaves, Roena and Nancy Burdine, mother and daughter, entered into a contract, evidenced by writing put upon record, whereby the two negroes were to live with and serve him while he lived, and were to receive in return at his death his farm, $1,009 in the Bank of Abingdon, $500 to be paid to Nancy Burdine. The negroes had resided with Mr. Burdine from the time they were freed until a short time before the foregoing contract was made, in 1833. In that year Roena went to Washington county to live, but owing to the severe illness of Mrs. Burdine Nancy would not go, but remained to care for her old mistress. Mr. Burdine admit a being Nancy's father by Roena. He made the contract mentioned to induce Roena to return. She came back when notified of the contract. Tae agreemen was signed only by Mr. Burdine. Mother and daughter served the Burdine family until Roena's death. Nancy continued to live with and served them until the death of Mrs. Burdine. Mr. Burdine married a second time, and the second wife and Nancy not getting along well together. the negress was removed to a house on the farm. Her residence was several times changed by Mr. Burdine, but she always remained on the place. Nancy was not married, but became the mother of several children, but she was not discharged from the service of Mr. Burdine. Indeed during the last two years of his life, being old and feeble and unwell, and no other person living in the farmhouse, he slept much of his time in Nancy's house in the yard. He was waited on and cared for by her, and she managed his cows, kept the keys to his graccary and crift and looked generally after things around the house. He died in 1897. Nancy brought suit to enforce the contract by which the farm and bank stock were to be given her mother and herself on Mr. Burdine's death. The lower court decided against Nancy, but the supreme court of appeals, in an exhaustive decision by Judge Bucanan, holds Nancy entitled to the property which Mr. Burdine agreed to devise to her, and that the personal representative of her mother is entitled to the bang stock mentioned in the contract. The court further holds that the rights which the second Mrs. Burdine acquired through her marriage, are subordinate to those of recorded agreement to make the devise, and that, therefore, she is not entitled to dower in the land which N. E. Burdine served to devise to Nancy. The case is remanded to the circuit court, it being impossible to enter a final decree, because of the consent decree for renting out the lands during the pendency of suit. A Republican Rally will be held at 201 James street, te-night, 1st. Ward, Davis' Military Band will furnish the music. THE d Best W FOR ADVERTISE Milline to be Found At 75c. Ladies Sample $2 00 $1 00 Men's Shoes, $3 00 Boys' Shoes, 13 to 2, 48c. Misses Spring heels, PIECE 1e. Light Tennis Flanner 5e. Dark Tennis Flanner 5e. Bleached muslin, 3e. Yellow Muslin, 4e. All Calicoes, per yard t & flower Sto Best Weekly FOR ADVERTISERS WITH illinery. be Found Any where Ladies Sample $2 00 Shoes, $1.25 Men's Shoes, 1.25 Boys' Shoes, 13 to 2, 75c Misses Spring heels, $1 10 PIECE GOODS. Light Tennis Flannel, 5c Dark Tennis Flannel, 5c Biesached muslin, 5c Yellow Muslin, 5c All Calicoes, per yard, 5c & Co... Power Store KANSAS CITY, KAS. JUDGE K. P. 8NYDER. Our Probate Judge for Re-Election this Fall. We present in this issue a "cut" of Judge K. P. Suvder, of the Probate Court, and a candidate for re-election on the Republican ticket, his familiar face is known to all. He is an old soldier who fought, not only the battles J. B. H. of the great civil war, but has fought the battles of an upright citizen and stood out for the principles and doctrines of the grand old party and the flag since manhood. During his fifteen years residence in our city his record has been that of a man, a citizen and a gentleman, whose integrity, citizenship and manhood was beyond question. Judge Snyder has acquitted the dueties of his office the past two years in as good and as satisfactory manner as any of his predecessors in years past. The duties involved upon a Judge of the Probate Court indeed, demand a most painstaking and exeuse official, inexperienced and invoices would work irreparable damage to the office and the records, so in looking over the list of men who are justly fitted to take the proper care of the records and fulfil faithfully the trust emposed—remember Judge Snyder is the right selection in the right place and give him your vote. Besides, in his make-up he stands for all elas, knowing no man by color or his condition in life. Representing the true type of an honest man—according to all humanity alike equal rights and justice before the law. He is the man who, after death, has the proper fixing up of your little belongings left, possible to your parentless little offspring. In this office great wrongs can be inflicted upon those who are left to contend for their belongings. It is eminently proper that no mistake is made in the selection, so vote for Judge K. P. Snyder and you will do right. To Convene Here The National Convention of the General Christian Missionary Society, the Sunday School Christian Endeavors and Christian Women's Board of wisiion of the Colored Desciples of Christ, are the four societies that convene tomorrow at the 9th Street Christian church. Delegates and visitors from all the United States are expected. Convention called at 2 o'clock in the afternoon and will convene until wednesday. Gen. C. O. O. Howard and B. T. Tracy, of New York, will speak at the 'Old Boys' Club to-morrow night. Read Bennett & Co's, "Ad," also the Temple of Economy—then give your patronage to these firms—and all others who advertise in and encourage negro newspapers. AMERICAN C KANSAS CITY, KANSAS, FRIDAY MORNING, OCTOBER 12, 1900. Our Congressman. Hon. J. O. Bowersock, the popular and well known congressman from the 2nd. District, and a candidate for reelection, is one of those men possessed of much individuality with whom the duties of a congressman can well be trusted. He has filled the office with credit the past two years and we are confident that his next two years will be passed out with great interest and benefit to the people. His caerer in our state has been of such a nature that it recommends him in the highest terms to any position in the gift of the people. No man can conscientiously vote against him in November, because, during his term he has Our Congressman, Hon J D. Bower-sock. en favored to do his whole duty by his constituents. He is a typical type of these indefatigable workers, these men of action and practicability who make their mark indelibly upon the active century. He is energetic and self reliant, warm as a partisan, genial and generous in social life and as a personal friend. He is a man who has the nerve to do the right as he sees it. Having come up along the road of the laborer and the poor he deeply sympathizes with their wants and sorrows. Throughout his entire district he enjoys the warmest friendship of all and we believe that this friendship and esteem will be proved in overwhelming numbers on November 6. His introduction of the Hon. John P. Irish, of California, the sound money man, who delivered a tellings address before the "Old Boy." Club in this city, Monday night, was highly commendable. M. B. Onr Representative Hon. D. D. Hoag, whose "cut" we again present, stands for re-election, as Representative from the 11th District. His story has often been told in this paper. He is in his make-up a perfect gentleman, and has made an official who endeavored to fill the position he now hold and desires to maintain with credit. He is a republican, loyal to the principles and earnest in his convictions. He has been identified with many enterprises in this city and county and rank as a business man of remarkable integrity. As a citizen and a tax payer he has always been interested in the welfare of the entire county. He is the man who should receive your vote for Representative in this district. Another at Lexington. Frank Perkins, the colored trainer of thorough bred horses, was last week shot and killed at Lexington, Ky., by Thos. Christian, formerly employed as individual book-keeper for the banking house of D. A. sayre & Co. Perkins was a brother of the well known jockey "Soup" Perkins. We are heartily pleased with our increased circulation and the words of praise and encouragement daily recieved our uniting young editor promises a continued improvement in each issue. Mr. and Mrs. L. Kays, of 1739 Charlotte street, are a happy couple this week. It's a fine baby boy. EDITORIAL PICKINGS. DON'T neglect to register. it means that you lose your vote and opportunity to stand up for McKinley, prosperity and the flag. UNDER Bourbon rule in the South the Negro children receive education only up to the sixth grade in the public schools, and in many places even that is denied them. Wherever republicanism holds sway all children, regardless of color are given equal instruction in the public schools. — Colorado Statesman. In the states where Afro-American voters have been disfranchised, the whites are now discussing the idea of separating the school funds so that the taxes paid by Afro-Americans will go to support schools for their race. The Southern Democrats who claim they are the best friends of the Afro-Americans, have a queer way of showing their friendship. First, they disfranchise a man because he is illiterate, and then take away his opportunity to acquire knowledge. It is said that the Goebeltes in Kentucky are in favor of distranchising the Afro-Americans in that state, although there are, according to the census of 1890, but 268,000 Afro-Americans to 1,860,000 whites. They can hardly say that there is danger of "negro domination" in Kentucky. —Utah Plaindealer. THE real fight in Kansas this fall is going to turn on members of the legislature. It is rapidly shaping up in that direction right now. The senate to be elected will vote for two United States senators, the house to be chosen will vote for one United States senator. It is a great responsibility, as great a responsibility considering the attitude of the country, its condition, the possibilities, yes, the probabilities, as ever faced a voter in the whole history of the nation. The popular vote will be for McKinley for president, and to make his administration effective he should be given the support of a Republican senate. That is why the people of this district should elect Republicans to the legislature. Four weeks more and the great battle is scheduled to come off, that means much to every human being. It will then be known whether the American people appreciate prosperity or whether they relish hard times and general depression—whether the working men of this country want four more years of a full stomach and full dinner pail, or four years more of a half filled dinner pail and an empty stomach. Whether the old flag hoisted in the Phillipines and Cuba is to stay up or come down in dishonor. These are questions that will be settled in four weeks. We believe that the American people can always be relied upon to do what is right. We believe beyond any reasonable doubts that they will see to it that President McKinley is elected to preside over the destinies of this nation four years more. We believe his majority will be so overwhelmingly large that Bryan, free silver and Imperialism will never be heard from again. The Farty That Does Things- From the Minneapolis Journal (Rep.) The Republican party is equal to the work of intelligently and successfully maintaining the public credit of this nation. It has during the last few years had to face and solve the most serious problems which have been assigned to this nation to solve, and the financial and industrial and commercial conditions testify to the wisdom and ability of Republican administration. Now Isn't He Right. "I am through," said a Populist old soldier of Dickinson county. "I can't vote for a ticket which at one end has a man who resigned his position in the Spanish war when he had a chance to figh., and at the other a copperhead, who, in the civil war, wouldn't fight on either side. I am for the ticket that has a hero of the civil war at one end and a hero of the Spanish war at the other."—Wilson County Citizen. CITIZEN His Reasons. A farmer up in the Fifth district who voted for McKinley four years ago says he is going to vote for Bryan this year and his reason for it from his point of view is certainly a good one. He says 'If Mr. Bryant is elected I can get farm hands, all I want of them at my own terms. And just now the farm hand question is the paramount issue with me. I had no trouble in getting all the help I wanted four years ago, but since McKinley was elected I have had to pay almost double the wages. Ob, yes. I get bigger prices for what I have to sell and have plaid on that mortgage on that half section that I put on during Cleveland's administration, but just now I want two farm hands for all winter. If you run across an idle man don't fail to let him know that I have a job for him and his brother.-Hutchinson News. HAPPY, PROSPEROUS KANSAS Although Kansas long ago abandoned the idea of sorghum sugar making, yet she has never lost her taffy tooth, and so the following from the National Tribune will be relished. The land is flued with a happy and prosperous and a virtuous people. There is a church in every hamlet, a school house on every hillock, and the golden tangled maize waves its amber locks in the summer breezes where the buffalo wallowed and the coyote drank. The crack of the hunter's rifle has given place to the church bell, and the smoke from half a million happy firesides has replaced the solitary trapper's fire. Where the Indian scaled his enemy, the clergyman preaches Christ, and the war dance of the abortions has retired before the communication tables of the Christian. Where the beaver built his dam, the saw and the grist now stand, and populous cities rich in all the fruits of the 19th century civilization occupy the former sites of the prairie dog villages. Westward the star of the empire has inward taken its way, and its brightest beams are thrown with most effulgent splendor over the magnificent area of Kansas." Gov. Roosevelt, in his speech at St. Louis Tuesday, among other things, makes the following appest to young men and the race. AN AFPEAL TO YOUNG MEN. "I appeal to the young men. I appeal to those on the threshold of their manhood, to bear themselves as their fathers and grandfathers bore themselves in the older days. I appeal to you to see that this nation does not shrink from its destiny, that it treads its allotted path with courage and a firm step. But, mind you, there are two things to be kept in mind about that. In the first place we should tread that path as Americans, in the spirit of true Americanism. That is not the spirit that depends upon color, creed or birthplace. It depends upon accepting a man on his worth as a man. I see here, my comrade, you of the dusky face, a brother of those men with the white face, wearing the button of the Grand Army. I saw men of your color in the Ninth and Tenth cavalry, fighting vallantly at Santiago, and let me here say that I think if Mr. Bryan would devote less attention, to the imaginary rights, or rather the imaginary wrogs, of the brown man who is shooting at our soldiers in the Phil pines, and more to the wrogs of the men on whose breasts may be seen the scar gained as they fought for the flag, and who happen to have been born in certain of our own states—I think it he would devote attention to the wrogs of the black American here, rather than to the wholly fanciful injuries done Tagel bandits on the other side of the ocean, that his work would bear more useful fruit. (Applause.) We appeal to the citizens of this county to remember that the Republican ticke et needs their support, not only to maintain the prosperity throughout the country but to uphold the flag wherever it has been hoisted and dyed crimson by the blood of our sons. Three Cheers for Lena Mrs. Rev. Lena Mason, of Hannibal, Mo., thoroughly known in the we-t, delivered a telling political speech in Denver, Col., last night, under the auspices of the Republican Central Committee. Hon. R.C. O. Benjamin, editor of the Lexington, Ky., Standard, was killed last week at an election booth in that city. He became involved in a quarrel with a white man who had charge of the booth, about the vote and the rights of a member of his race, which resulted in his untimely taking off. We regret his death and extend to the bereaved our deepest sympathy. We have since learned that the white scoundrel who did this foul act was cleared on the grounds of self defense. We know not the full particulars so we withhold our judgment. Read, Study, Then Wonder Temple of Economy, AND EVERYTHING. Ladies' Blue and Black Walking Skirts, made with ten rows of stitching around bottom, a skirt selling everywhere for $3.50, on sale to morrow. $2.25 Children's Reesters, sizes 4 to 12 years, neatly trimmed with braid and have sail collars, made with covered seams, worth $1.98, on sae to morrow. $1.48 50 pieces of Apron Checked, Ames Keag Gingham, to-morrow, yard 50. a lot of 5c. Dark Style Dress Prints, on sale to-morrow, all you want, per yard. $30. Ladies' Ederdown Dressing Sacques, in reds, grays and blues, worth 98c., for to-morrow's sale. $69. Lot of Dark Style Outing Flannels, per yard, to-morrow. $50. Thousands of pairs of Cotton Blankets, any size and color you may want, from per pair...55c. up to $1.50 In our Dress Good Department we will sell to-morrow Bradford's All Wool Suiting, in blacks, blues, browns and grays, worth and selling for 50c. per yard, for a flyer to morrow. $39. Several different kinds of Ladies' hand knit Mittens placed on sale to-morrow, per pair. $25 Ladies' extra quality Oxford mixed wool foul, to-morrow, per pair. 25c. Beautiful blue of ladies trimmed Sleeping Robes, for 50c. 75c. and 98c. Children's fast black, fleece lined ribbed Stockings, sizes 51 to 9, an extra good value, for to-morrow's sale price. $15 Ladies' Onita style Ulaio Suits. Temp Econ AND EVER 524-526-528 MINNESOTA A Our County Attorney Our County Attorney. We call the attention again of our many friends, readers and voters of Wyandotte county to the name and the "cut" of County Attorney Enrigat, as every citizen knows by now—a candidate for re election. He stands upon his record the past two years and his ability as a lawyer. He is one of those men in public life who conscientiously tries to fulfill the trust imposed upon him as a representative of the people's rights before the bar of justice. His two years of official life stand open as a book for the careful scrutiny of an ever-fault finding public. He stands before the public asking at their hands re-election, assured in his own conscience that all times and at all places, as County Attorney of Wyandotte County, he has done that which is expected of every public servant—"His duty." To-day as an active friend of all classes of humanity and all colors, he desires to be remembered on November 6th. 1872 1873 1874 Hon E. A. Enright, our County Attorney now, and our County Attorney for two years more, is not leaving any grass grow under his feet. He is fitted and deserving the support of the citizens of Wyandotte county for another term. Let ever body rally to his support on November 6th. Our Next Senator Hon. J. K. Cubbinson, whose praises have been so often sung, whose matches oratory has been heard throughout the state, who is but at the beginning of a great career in the future of our old state, must still be r-remembered as the Republican candidate for state Senator from the 4th. District. We do not believe that a man who gories in the pride of our young men, who must mold the future of our state, will do other than cast their vote for Hon. J. K. Cubbinson, the pride of the state. Why don't you go up and register? You are old enough to know you cannot vote unless you register. Don't be a clam--go up right now and register. heavy fleeced lined, worth 695, on sale to-morrow at. 450. Be sure and d not forget us on mininery. This season is going to be a record breaker in this department. The people are appreciating that they can buy this line of goods as home. Men's jersey ribbed, fleeced lined. Undershirts, 500 quality, for this department, per garment. 350. Mens' sanitary wool fleeced Shirts and Drawers, a good strong 750, value on sale to-morrow, garment. 500. Men's random Shirts and Drawers, heavy goods, per garment, to-morrow. 250. One lot of Misses'Box and Kangaroe Calf School Shoes in lace and button, our $148 line, to-morrow. 81.25. One lot of Ladies' Box Calf Lace Shoes, not foot form, last, worth $2.49, for one day only. $1.99. Thousands of joints best steel 6-inch Stove Pipe to-morrow, per joint. 103. 25 dozen 100. size long handle Stove Shovels, here to-morrow. 53. Economy Our Heating Stoves with nickel trimmings, has 13 inch firepot, worth $10, for to-morrow's sale. 88.75. Sensation Cook Stoves, No 8 size, worth $12.98, on sale to-morrow for. 111.76. Oiloth Stove Patterns, yard square, to morrow, per pattern. 390. Japaned Coal Hods, 16-inch size, worth 230, for this sale, each. 176. 20 dozen 6-inch four pieceकों, worth 100, everywhere, to-morrow. 50. ple of no my, RYTHING. AVENUE, Kansas City, Kas KANSAS CITY KANS The modest leaves upon the trees Turn red with blushes fair To think that is on the autumn breez Will see their limbs all bare. Remember that Oct. 28, is your last day to Register Don't put it off but go up to day and attend to the matter. Mr. Aaron Smith, husband of "Kunt Sallie" a familiar personage on our thoroughfares.died last week and funeral services were held last Friday from the 9th. Street Christian Church. Hon. J. K. Cubbinson, our candidate for Senator from the 4th. Di trict, will be the speaker at the famous Marquett Club Banquet, on the evening of October 24th., at Cuicago. Mrs. W. H. E dinboro of the Sea Foam block, entertained the Ladies Aid Society yesterday afternoon. Mr. Oscar Williams lost his great to Monday morning on the Great Western railroad at the Fifth street crossing. Attend the masquerade entertainment to-night at M. and O. Hall. Admission 11 cents, cream 9 cents. A good time in store for all. Rev. Perry Davis, of Omaha, Neb., spent a few days in the city, and was the guest of his old friend, Squire Lee, of Jersey avenue. Mrs. Jesie B. Thurman would be pleased to meet any of the Sisters of H. of Jericho, also the Sisters of the S. v.T. Miss Lillie Caldwell, of 743 Ann street, Kansas City, who has been confined to her room for several weeks is out again. Mrs. Jennis Palmer left last week for Denver, Col. on business. Mrs. Jesi. Smith, of Langdon, Kas., mother of Mrs.-Taylor, of 526 Nebraska avenue, returned home this week after a pleasant visit with her daughter. Mr. S. E. Evans, at 207 North James street, conducts one of the most up to date and modern barber shops in the city. Keen and sharp razors, clean towels and courteous treatment are the things that are making him a success in the tonosial line. Give him a call, nothing but experienced workmen on hand. Mrs. Laura McWilliams, of Omaha, who has been the guest of Mrs. Sadie Reed, of Franklin avenue, for several days, left this week for Lawrence, Kas., to visit her mother. Mrs. Melinda McWilliams. Dr W. C. Scales returned to his field of labor at Springfield, Mo., after several days visit in our city. Miss — Richardson, mother of Mrs. B. C. Watson, of Orville avenue, arrived last week from New Orleans to reside permanently. The Police Relief Association Bill on Wednesday Nov. 14th., promises to be a swell affair. It will be at the M. and O. Hall. The M. B. Church Choir will its new Autum Book, is rendering some very choice selections (Locala continued on Second Page.) AMERICAN CITIZEN PUBLISHING AND PRINTING CO. Daily and Weekly 417 Minnesota Ave. KANSAS CITY KANSAS W. C. MARTIN, EDITOR. TERMS OF SUBSCRIPTION Daily delivered by carrierper week. 10c Weekly one year. $1 50 Entered at the postoffice at Kansas City Kans., as second class matter. WILLIAM McKINLEY, For President. THEODORE ROOSEVELT, Vice President. STATE TICKET. For Governor. W. E. STANLEY. For Lieutenant Governor, H. E. RICHER. For Associate Justice W. A. JOHNSTON For Secretary of State, GEO. A. CLARK. For Treasury, FRANK GRIMES. For Auditor, GEORGE E. COLE. For Attorney General, A. A. GODARD. * For Supt. of Public Instructions. FRANK NELSON. For Insurance Commissioner, W. V. CHURCH. For Congressman at Large, CHARLES F. SCOTT. For Congressman First District, CHARLES CURTIS. For Congressman Second District, J. D. BOWERSOCK. For Congressman Third District, GEO. W. WHEATLY. * For Congressman Fifth District, W. A. CALDERHEAD. For Congressman Sixth District, W. A. REEDER. For Congressman Seventh District, CHESTER I. LONG. COUNTY TICKET. Senator, 4th. District. JAMES K. CUBBISON. Representa ive 9th. District, H. A. BALEY. 10th. District, G. L. COATES. 11th. District, DAVID D. HOAG. County Attorney, E. A. ENRIGHT. Clerk District Court, ALEX. GUNNING. Frobate Judge, K. P. SNYDER. Superintendent Public Instruction, HENRY MEADE. County Commissioner. First District—J. S. PERKINS. What Men Are Born To- Said Senator Depew to the gentlemen of the Philadelphia convention, in the course of the speech in which he nominated Col. Koosevelt for vice president. It is a peculiarity of American life that our men are not born to anything but they get there afterward.] The truth is often told in politics as well as in jest. It is only told after the fashion that we call half-telling in this sentence from the lips of the eloquent doctor of railroads. It is true that our men are not born to the purple. They are not born to duke-dooms or the house of lords. The overwhelming majority of them are not born to weathor leisure. But they are born to a share in a magnificent destiny. They are born to "get there," and this is what they will eventually be, diverted for a time, and those rights and deocrines either neglected or misapplied. There is no more tranquil and tolerant body in the world than that of the great American manhood under conditions that satisfy its conscience and contribute to its comfort. But its tranquility is tast of a mighty river which flows on with a smoothness typical of what might be the confidence born of its own conscious strength. There is no builder of dams who can defy that river once rosed to deluging wrath. There is no boss, or other tyrant in politics or government, who will not find it wise to step on the near side of the limit to the patience of that manhood. It is not exact to say for all our men that they are "not born to anything, even when reference is had to particular stations and professions. Grant came out of a tannery, but he was just as surely born to command a great army as was any Caesar or Hannibal. So, too was Farregut born to a fleet, and so were Sheridan, Shetman, Lee, Jackson and all the brave commanders of '60 '65, north and south, born for the paces they filled in a nation's transition act. Circumstances may alter casse; they merely bring out in men what was somehow theirs by birthright all the time. Lincoln was born for the hour and act of Emancipation. Patrick Henry was born to the crafty of rvolution. Webster was born to the forum of statesmanship, Phillips Brooks was born to demonstrate the greatest of pulpit eloquence. Poets are always born of course but our own Whittier was the specially indicated mistress of adoition, while Lowell was the native combiner of rhyme. tinctly Y knee origin. A nation whose men "not born for anything" would speedily end in nothing. Our boys split rails, tend store, do the farm chores, drive the plough horses, learn to drive wheels, set type or do the first thing that catches the youthful hand and fancy. But in them lies somewhere the power and adaptability for "tht which they shall to being men," ard for that they were born. Come again, Depew. You were born to make us think pleasant things of the men and chances about us.—Exchange REV. H, C. C. ATwood, pastor of the A. M. E. church in Brooklyn, N. Y., said recently in an address to negroes in New York, that "There was never a time when the race needed wise counsel as much as now. We are being discriminated against in every conceivable way, our constitutional right are being abridged by the Democratic party of the South in an outrageous manner. In the Democratic city of New York we are being assaulted by Democratic police officers; our homes are en ered and slick men and women pulled from their beds and from the common carriers, clubbed and taken to jail from no other cause than the color of their skin. We are driven from employment by the foreign pauper borders, and we have really no abidie place where we are not haunted by Southern prejudice. My advice to the colored people is to respect their manhood and present the unjust discrimination against our liberties by the Democratic party and stand by party of equal rights, who enfranchised us by wise and patriotic legislation. Let us be strong and uncompromising in our support of President McKinley, our wise and patriotic ruler. His denunciation of the methods of the Democratic party in discriminating our liberties by the Democratic party should get for him the admiration and prize of the entire race. Notelets About People You Know on the Stage. Miss Mattie Wilkes, leading lady last season of the Williams & Walker Speciality Company, is now the leading Soprano with Isham's Octooroons Ernest Hines is playing at the Roof Gardens in New York city. Florence Hines, last seen in this part of the country with Sam. T. Jacks, Creoles, is playing East—Male Impersonating. Miss Ollie (Burgoyne) Martin—New York city, we know in this city, is not with Williams & Walker this season. Owing to illness she may not be on the road this season. Williams & Walker and their mammoth company, opened the season at Mt. Vernon, New York, Sept. 17th. The Mallory brothers, last season with Williams & Walker, this season are with Isham's "King Rastus," Billy Kersands, formerly of kicharls & Pringle's Minstrels, is with this company. Simpson and Pitman are two high class muskel artists, with Williams & Walker this season. Ben Hunn, known as Billy Kersand No. 2, is with Black Carl, the Magician this season, in new two act farce comedy. Tom McBlish is with Rusco & Holland's Minstrel, now playing south. "The Black Sensation" is being rehearsed at Brooklyn, N. Y. It will consist of thirty five or more people, an orchestra and brass band. "In old Kentucky" and its famous Pickaninny band and horse racing scenes will hold forth at the Grand Opera next week. They Say. It's a warm day in winter when they get left. It's sure a surprise—that other wedding. Go out to the masquerade to night. Wonder if they are to shake their feet. Better days are coming. Lord be praised. The Sea foam block is still in a disturbed war. It might be possible that the lawyer and the school warm will make it. He likes his can if he does live in the Popular Block. KANSAS CITY, KANSAS Mrs. Sophia Crawford, of 839 Franklin street, is very sick this week. Mrs. Josie B. Thurman was called to the bedside of her daughter in Marshall, Mo. After 4 years abscent from our city Mr. J. R. McClain returns from the Lane College of Jackson. Tenn., with Rev. prefixed to hi sname. The Rev. is a son Daniel McClair, Cor. 3rd, and Jersey st., this city. His many friends welcome the young man home. Patronize all negro enterprises if they don't know enough to advertise with a negro paper. Mr. Green B Anderson, formerly Constable in this city, who has been recuperating here for s-veral weeks, since the Galveston, Texas, horror, returned to that city this week. Mrs. Isabella Thomas, of No. 406 Oakland avenue, who is agent for Blessed preparations for the hair, cuts, old sores, burns and brushes, will, in her rounds, also represent the AMERICAN CITIZEN. We trust the public will accord her due courtesy. She is truly inte ested in the welfare of the race. Mrs E. F. Madison, who has been visiting her sister Mrs. Lock of Locust street, Kansas City, Mo., left the past week for Powhatan, Kas, to sit her mother. EXECUTOR'S NOTICE. State of Kosas, Wyandotte Coun- t. ss. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the Estate of Jesse Pope, Deceased, Notice is hereby given that Letters Testamentary have been granted the undersigned on the Last Will and Testament of Jesse Pope, in e of said city, deceased, by the honorable, the Probate Court of the County and State so afored, dated the 2nd day of October A. D., 1900 Now, all persons having claims against the said estate, are hereby notified that they must present the same to the Probate Court of the County and State one year from the date of said Letter, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said Letters, they shall be forever barred NETTIE NEE WASHINGTON. DAISY SARAH REYNOLDS, Master of Arts in Testament or Jesse Pope Dacused. AGENTS WANTED. GERMAN ELECTRIC RAZOR HONE. -Guaranteed equal to the best Hone made. Can use water, oil or lather. Will last a life time. Each Hone packed in neat card-board case. Every one perfect Just the thing for private use. Price, 75c. We want an agent in each township to whom exclusive sale will be given. Write for sample and agent's outfit. Sent by mail. A Money rorer. Address, MARSH MFG, CO., No. 542 West Lake St., Chicago. Enterprises. A.C.L. Cosm Co. Main Office 402 Minn. Ave. E.F. Henderson, Mgr. D. W. White Furniturestore, 420 Minn. Ave. Clark & Lee, junk store, 1104 north 3rd. st. Kansas City Kansas Soap Works, 4th st. between Oakland and Freeman. J B McClain, Grover 1200 4th st. CANCER STANLEY BANK Home Treatment that curces Cancers and Tumors Used with perfect safety harmless, soothing, non-irritating We prefer to have patients come to the Sanitarium for a Home Treatment that cures Cancers and Tumors. Used with perfect safety, safety, non-infirm tainting. We prefer to have patients come speedy. Cases that come come to the Sanitarium for a appearance, we are pleased to announce that our Sanitarium does not not pay until cured. Write to day for our 36 page book. It contains much valuable information and hundreds of nationalists from patients we have cured of cancer. Sent free. Consultation by mail or in person, free. Address. DR. E. O. SMITH'S SANITARIUM, N. E. MCCLEARY MUSEUM. Rooms 6 to 11, N. E. Cor. 10th and Flain Sts. KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. UNION PACIFIC THE OVERLAND COFFEE WORLD'S PICTORIAL LINE. SHORTFST LINE ACROSS THE CONTINENT The Union Pacific The Original Overland Route' always was, and is to-day, the shortest and best Line to the west. Two splendid fast trains leave Kansas City daily over this old established line. No change of cars between Kansas City and Denver. Ogden or San Francisco. All trains solidly vestibulated and fully equipped with latest improved Recycling Chair Cars free and Pullman Palace sleeping cars. Meals served in Pullman Palace dining cars on the restaurant plan at prices most reasonable. All cars lightened with the celebrated Pintsch Lig. It only line running two trains without charge from Kansas City to Denver Low excursion rates on sale to Colorado-Utah Idaho, Oregon Washington and California. Don't complete your ars rangelings for a trip west until you have learned to drive. All excursion tractions offered by the Union Pacific. For full information in regard to low rates time, etc., call on or address J. B. FRAWLEY Gen. Agt., Union Pacific, 1000 Main street, Kagas City, Mo Administrator's Notice. State of Kansas, Count of Wyndotte. In the Probate Court in and for said County. In the matter of the estate of Howard Jordan, decessed. Notice is hereby given that letters of administration have been granted to the undersigned, on the estate of Howard Jordan, late of said county, decessed, by the Honorable, the Probate Court of said county and state aforesaid, dated the 7th, day of September, A.D. 1900. Now, all persons having claims against the said estate are hereby notified that they must present the same for allowance within one year from the date of said letters, or they may be precluded from any benefit of such estate, and that if such claims be not exhibited within three years after the date of said letters, they shall be forever barred. L W. J HONSON, In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. Ana Brown, Plaintiff, vs. William Brown, Defendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the a.ove ramed court, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the 12th. day of October, 1900, the petition filed in said court against you will be taken as true and a judgment renewed. In the course of which will be a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between plaintiff and defendant, and forever divorcing plaintiff from said defendant, and awarding to her her maiden name, as prayed for in the petition, and ost of this suit. I. F. BRADLEY Attorney for Plain PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION. House Joint Resolution No. 4, Relating to Justices of the Supreme Court. Belt resolved by the Legislature of the State of Kansas, two-thirds of the numbers elected to each house concurring therein: SECTION 1. The following proposition to amend the constitution of the state is hereby submitted to the qualified electors of the state for their approval or rejection. viz: Section 2 of article 3 of the constitution of this state is hereby amended so as to read. Sec. 2. The supreme court shall consist of seven justices, who shall be chosen by the electors of the state. They may sit separately in two divisions, with full power in each division to determine the cases assigned to be heard by such division. Three justices shall constitute a quorum in each division and the concurrence of three shall be necessary to a decision. Such cases only as may be ordered to be heard by the whole court shall be considered by all the justices and the concurrence of four justices, shall be necessary to a decision in cases so heard. The justice who is senior in continuous term of service shall be chief justice, and in case two or more have continuously served during the same period the senior in years of these shall be chief justice, and the presiding justice of each division shall be taken from the judges assigned to that division in like manner. The term of office of the justices shall be six years, except as inafteraffirmed. The justices in office at the time this amendment takes effect shall hold their offices for the terms for which they offices for the successors are elected and until their successors are elected and qualified. As soon as practicable after the second Monday in January, 1901, the governor shall appoint four justices, to hold their offices until the second Monday in January, 1903. At the general election in 1902 there shall be elected five justices, one of whom shall hold his office for two years, one for four years, and three for six years. At the general election in 1904 and every six years thereafter two justices shall be elected. At the general election in 1908 and every six years thereafter three justices shall be elected. Sec. 2. This proposition shall be submitted to the electors of this state at the general election in the year 1900, for their approval or rejection. The amendment hereby proposed shall be designated on the official ballot by the following title: "The judicial amendment to the constitution," and shall be voted for or against as now provided by law under such title. Sec. 2. This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its publication in the statute book. Approved March 4, 1999 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of the original enrolled resolution now on file in my office, and that the same took effect by publication in the statute book May 15, 1899. GEO. A. C. CLARK, [SEAL] Secretary of State. No. 6, Sta e Line, K.C. K Does all kinds of Boot and Shoe work. He does first class hand work, and also has one of the very latest and best Shoemaker's machine and guarantee the best and the cheapest work in the quickest time. Give him a trial and see for you elf. Half Rate Excursion. Plus two dollars) twice a month via Union Pacific to points in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, Idaho, Montana and Washington. Call us up - Phone 1109, or call at office 1,000 Main street, and let us te you all about these excursions. Short line to Salt Lake. The Union Pacific of course; hours' quicker time. All the comforts of home Ticket of fice 1,000 Main street. Telephone 1109. Remember Dining Cars on the Union Pacific that now starts from Kansas City daily. Unexcelled service, restaurant plan Ticket office 1,000 Main street. Kansas City, Mo KANSAS CITY, KANSAS. Everything in the line of eatables is cooked and served in first class style. Splendid meals served on short notice. Mrs. Annie well is well experienced in restaurant business and knows how to treat her many customers. Don't forget the No., 25 Central avenue. MRS. ANNIE SEWELL, Proprietress Borrowed Baby A young colored woman in Kentucky, by name, Mayme Taylor, waring a paper hat of purple and white, was presented in the Police Court of Louisville on a charge of malicious cutting. In her arms was a small baby, apparently about five months old. The charge was amended to disorderly conduct, and she was fined $10. Lawyer Mershon" who was defending, asked Judge Buckley to suspend the fine saying that it was a shame to send a woman with so young a baby to the workhouse. "Let the judgment stand," said Judge Buckley, who is on to all the tricks of the prisoners before the Police Cour bar. A few moments after Mayme had been placed a big fat woman edgay up to the cage and sail, "Look heah, Mayme, ma baby's done done you as much good as he ca. so give him back. RAILROAD NOTICES. MISSOURI PACIFIC RAILWAY, SUMMER EXCURSIONS. — west and North. To Pueblo, Col. radio Springs and Denver and return special summer excursions June 21, July 1, August 1, 18, and August 2, final return limit October 31, $19 for the round trip. Summer tourist tickets on sale every day from June 1 to September 15, in close, final return limit Oct 31, round trip $25 H meseekers' excursions to western and eastern sides of the state, 19 July 3 and 17 August 7 and 21, tickets good for twenty-one days, at rate of one face plus $2, for the round trip. Tickets to St. Paul and Minneapolis at $21 for the round trip, good g ing any day, returning any time up to October 1. Very low rates to other northern points. Special excursions June 21, July 7, 8, 9 10 and 18, and August 2 to St. Paul, Minneapolis. Round trip at $15.55. Duvet village. Superiors at $9.85. Waterville, Mil. $14.40. Good to return October 31, 1900. From July 1 special round trip excursions to Ogden and Salt Lake City at $50.00. Liberal stop orders. Good to return until October 31. June 20 to 25 Winfield and return $6.60 July 7 to 20. Ottawa and return $1.65. For particular cars on offer. JE WETT. Passenger and Ticket Agent. City ticket office No. 901 Main street, Kansas City, Mo. Secure Tickets ...VIA THE... Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ry ...AND YOU GET... Sleepers: & Chair Cars ...TO... CHICAGO and all intermedes points. The shortest, quickest and best line to Chicago, Ot umwa; Cedar Rapids, Fubnque, and La Crosse and Cedar Rapids, Rockford and Freeport: ...Passenger Station at... 22nd St. and Grand Ave. Take Westport Cable. City Ficket Office, 915 Main street, Ridge Building A. B. BRIL GFS Girl $100 weste Agent F. L. JERCHPassenger Agent. Office 915Main St. Kansas Cit. MONEY FOR OLD SOLDIERS I WILL BUY The additional Homestead Claims of all Soldiers or Sailors who served in the Union army or navy, their widows or minor heirs. Who filed a Homestead claim of less than 160 acres of land prior to June 22nd, 1874? Such persons are entitled to enough more land, including the number of acres embraced in their original entry, without living upon it, to make 160 acres. If they homesteaded 80 acres, they are entitled to 80 more. A 40 acres 120 more, if 159 acres, one acres more, or any other number as it may a near. By late ruling and decisions is not necessary that final proof should have been made on their original entry, that is, they are now entitled to such additional rights if their homestead was abandoned, canceled or relinquished, and all transfers can be made to their homestead, before a Notary Public. All such claims I am prepared to buy and will pay the highest market price in cash, AT ONCE. Will buy fractional claims even if not more than one acrestead living you have no claim to sell. This filing course and don't wait out come to this office and get full particulars concerning this land. It is to your own interest to do so. AMERICAN CITIZEN OFFICE, 41 MIDLAND AVE. THE AMERICAN Citizen, The oldest, one of the best and most reliable Weekly papers for the ace in the State An unexcelled Advertising Medium, office at 417 Minnesota avenue, Kansas City, Kansas. Job Work, Bills, Programms, and all kinds of printing done Satisfaction guaranteed or no go. Correspondence solicited from all parts of the country, AMERICAN CITIZEN PUB CO. 417 Minnesota Avenue, KANSAS CITY, KANSAS In the District Court of Wyandotte County, Kansas. William March, Plaintiff, vs. Julia March, Defendant. To the above named defendant, you are hereby notified that you have been sued by the above named plaintiff in the above named court, and that unless you appear and answer on or before the date of October, 1900, the petition filed in said court against you will be taken, as true, as a judgment rendered against you, the court which will be a decree dissolving the bonds of matrimony now existing between plaintiff and defendant, and forever divo curing plaintiff from said defendant, and for cost of this suit. I. F. BRADLEY, Attorney for Plaintiff You Are Earnestly Requested to Call a The C. F. WILLNER Furniture AND Carpet Co. Looated at 618 and 620 Minnesota Avenue To inspect the largest and most complete line of House Furnishings In the city, at prices that will convince you that your money will go further here than elsewhere. We make it an especial effort to please and ther by retain your patronage and also your recommendation for your friends patronage. WE SEL. ON TIME PAYMENTS and know that OUR TERMS WILL SUIT YOU, and will be glad to show you OUR STOCK. We carry everything in the line of FURNITURE, CARPETS, DRAPERIES, OIL CLOTH, LINOLEUMS, SHADES, LAMPS, DINNER and TOILET SETS, also a complete line of RANGES and GASO LINE STOves. 1009. ST. LOUIS AVENUE. 1009. Kansas City. - - - Missouri. It is the swellest place in the city. The Best Goods, the Quickest Sales, the Smallest Profits and the promptest deliveries. GET THEIR PRICES ON COAL, WOOD, FEED, FLOUR, AND BUILDING STONE, Wholesale and Retail. Office 402, Minnesota Ave. Tel. 152 West. Yard and Storage 917 and 919 North 3rd. St. W. B. RAYMOND Manufacturer of and Wholesale dealer in UNDERTAKERS * SUPPLIER FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT AN AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK A Undertaking Krooms, 431 Minnesota ave. Telephone W Factory Cor st St., and Riverview Ave. ARTAKERS * SUPPLIES CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK AVE. Rooms, 431 Minnesota ave. Telephone W Factory Cott St., and Riverview Ave. EAGERS in Drug St. MINNESOTA AVENUE DEALER IN, DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICAL Soaps, Brushes, Combs, EtERY AND FANCY TOILFT ARTIC. H. HENDERSON West 9th St., Kansas City, Mo. (Op- nited Doctor, Oldestin Age and Longestear Graduate in Medicine, Over 27 Years in Practice,--22 Years in Kansas City. Authorized by the state to treat Chronic, Nervous and Senses guaranteed or money refunded. All medicines furnished mercury or injurious medicines used. No detention from a charge treated by mail and express. Medicines from gaze or breakage. No medicines sent O, O, and lowest low. Over 60,000 cases cured. State your case and suitation free and confidential, personally or by letter. UNDERTAKERS * SUPPLIES FIRST-CLASS CARRIAGES FOR ALL PURPOSES AT ALL HOURS AMBULANCE FOR THE CONVEYANCE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDER Undertaking Rooms, 431 Minnesota ave. Telephone West 32. EAGLE Gem Drugs MINNESOTA DE DRUGS, MEDIC Fine Toilet Soaps, Brush PERFUMERY AND FAN DR. HEN 101 & 103 West 9th St., Kane The Old Reliable Doctor, Older A Regular Graduate in Medicine Practice.--22 Yr. Authorized by the state to Cure guaranteed, no money re- no mercury or inpiration and patients at a distance treated by free from gaze or breakage. I Charges low. Over $6000 once Consultation free and confid Seminal Weakness and DRUGS, MEDICINES, CHEMICALS. Fine Toilet Soaps, Brushes, Combs, Etc., PERFUMERY AND FANCY TOILET ARTICLES. Authorized by the state to treat Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Custumer guaranteed by the state. All medicines furnished ready for use. —no medicine or injurious medicines required. Tents at a distance treated by mail and express. Medicines sent everywhere. Charges low. Over 60,000 dollars. No medicines sent O.D., only by agreement. Consultation free and confidential, personally or by letter. Seminal Weakness and Sexual Debility, the results folly and excesses—causing losses by dreams pimples and blotches on the face, rushes of the blood back, confused ideas and forgetfulness. Society to society, loss of sexual power, loss of life. I can stop night lights, restore lost lives and brain power, enlarge and strengthen weak parts and make fit for marriage. Nervousness—drops of the scrotum, emt, permanently cured without pain. Hydrocele—drops of the scrotum, emt, permanently cured without pain. Phimosis—see book—cured in a few days without pain. Book for both, without pain. Syphilis, that terrible disease, in all cases and stages and stays for life. Blood Poisoning causes diseases, Gleit, and all forms of Prionosis and positively cure or money refunded. Stricture radically cured without New and Infallible Home Treatment. No The Citizen Better keep you Citizen is in the keep your Eyes op The Citizen is in the Push. Better keep your Eyes open. PILES NO MONEY TILL CURED. All diseases of the rectum treated on a positive Guarantee, and no money accepted until patient is cured, & every page & page book: a treaties on rectal diseases, and hundreds of estimonial letters, valuable to anyone affected. Also see a page book for women, both and free. Address, Drs. THORNTON & MINOR, 10th & Oak St., Kansas City, Mo. KANSAS CIT A SUPPLIES ALL PURPOSES AT ALL HOURS NCE OF THE SICK AND WOUNDER ave. Telephone West 32. and Riverview Ave. Telephone 25 ERS Pug Store AVENUE CENTER IN, NES, CHEMICALS, mes, Combs, Etc., BY TOILFT ARTICLES. DERSON. Kansas City, Mo. (Opposite New Utin Age and Longest Located. Nine. Over 27 Years Special Store in Kansas City. Chronic, Nervous and Special Diseases. Found. All medicined furnishing ready for used. No detention from business. Pam- nal and express. Medicines sent everywhere medicines sent O.C. only by agreement. secured. State your case and send for terms, personal, personally or by letter. and no exposure. 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ANSON’S “3 DROPS" fs quick crouuve. it prevents and serait ‘Ere disonse, It Kills the germs ie SEisarveous effect othe stomach, Mee Suess; purifies the blood, Si nen ab place the sarenyetees Si baby condition, “ie i he cheapest elt mtdicine in the world, 50, itis for you who are erippled and fits; bed ridden "and: opelote "Here Site’ and "Hope: “a positive cure 3; 'DROVS” ts for mam, woman apd a te best remedy om earth to bays ta bosses sudden Sn BUY A BOPELE TODAY, It cs entantancous rat and fe abeiahy {cca certain cure for RHEU, Silisforms. Te is also teed ‘with une fling effect i Selatien, Backache, Nea pics, Nervousness, Sleeplesness, Nerves Di Neuralgle Headaches, Nervous Dys- Kiln. and nervous aMsetlons of every Ticriptlon, Asthma, Hay Fever, Catarrah, Coan, Hronebiis, Heart Weakness, Tooth: fie Earache, La Gripe, Malaria, Creep Lip Numbness, and kindred dlseasen WOCLD NOT BE WITHOUT fr, 1 wisn 0 ft mp olen fo bebe svnors” tte cal races that ba giver Eire crow my dreadful waiedy. RABE arisit “hare ded. Soe tle Sed are SAL preat aumerer, foal RC AATIAN Feiuety. se pean Brery winter ee arn DROESS tor tus geen te hes socio I Soni aot be etout eon con Site mame oe peer Ai HAS SAVED MY LtPE” wr toner toon Bow 8 how wosaertal Sie Spr oree tend wen eoseriee EREA/ Sis NRURALOIA, and tmougnttor’ Eis SS would ave odie One Gaye aay 2S Nuimon's"s DRopss" T fesolved ts Scat fore bottle. T have Sot bed es Pini tertog alee f took: the Ret Cone “T fers thesaved mp ite. ‘This wmtement i Sacteis roe Inbal alware take plensure tn foo 2 18 yeahs DROPS" forthe cureat SHOT E Sith, El Dorada Beings, Mo.” SWANSON'S “5 DROPS" Is sold by vn and ‘areata. In macy places, the Gruge ‘sts are our agetia. If the rem fy poe obtalnebie tn Four twa So doen, @irasnt prepaid Spee Dress or mall “rial Botte wil be aang eo ent ote Agente wan "QwansOS kumeMAtie ovum” Oa mOe ee Eee ie ie What Shall We © Have for Dessert? } This question arises ta the family every day. Let us answer it to-day. Try Jell-O, adelicious and healthfuJ dessert. Pre- pared in two minutes. No boiling! no fuking! add boiling water and set to iar oo meme oes eee peep Dirac cose pice ger ia a $320 ou! GLAS fe} . Snors D, 0 Mitsematiers S00, pas ES Peg ce ee eee or eects . 4 to TA, W\ ss orshocs mien yon fF TRIAL \°\“canbuyW.t.Donglas pW Pishoes for $3 and Ree NS $3.30 nich R are W good. a ry ras wad ber in wt ieee pei tT yaad THE [aetect maces pees] THE BEST |e os # Ree BEST tea ty Bare snoe. Sesion irae guoe, ohchtic at Bay ems wee ae eter jeancenceeeenas See WL DOUGLAS SHOE CO” Brocton’ Mace. SOUTHERN RAILWAY. “Straight as the erow files,” between KANSAS CITY and the GULF. Double daily train service. Shortest line and quickest time to Finsbarg, Kom, Joplia, Mo., Ft. Smith, Ark, Texarkana, ‘exas, Shreveport, La, Geasmont, Texas a.¢ Lake Charles,La. Through Pullman sleeper to Houston and Galveston D feet connections for through busi- Waco, El Paso, San An= tonio and City of Mexico Visit the famous Arkansas health forts, Siloam Springs and Sulphur ‘heap rates to above resorts all the ser. Homeseekers’ excursions south ‘rt and third Tuesdays of each month. for further information apply to Uv. DUTTON, S. G. WARNER, Trav. Pass, Agt. G.P. & T, Aa Kansas City, Me. Kansas City,Mo. 1 GOWER | ia 31 lsh BRAND ‘POMMEL Le. SLICKER 2 ee is Sa aaa = Negro In Europe in the presence of the whole court, in- vested three full-blooded negroes, twe from the west coast of Africa, and one from the east coast, with the dignity of knighthood in the Order of Christ. Moreover, one of the principal person- ages of the Portuguese port in those days was an aged negress, who had been with the queen ever since her marriage, and who was chief of her majesty's attendants and maids, be- side being her most trusted counselor and influential adviser, the queen in her turn having her husband, the late King Luis, entirely under her thumb. Heroic measures were taken by long-suffering residents of New Bruns- wick, N. J., to put an end to annoy- ances caused by the persistent crow- ing of a pet rooster. The bird is owned by a chicken fancier, who trained his favorite voice until its crow became shrill in the extreme. One night last ‘Week some of the neighboring suffer- ers got hold of the rooster and eut its voeal chords, Now it flaps its wing: and goes through the motions of crow- ing, but no sound escapes. The chick- en fancier has his eye on a surgeon who lives close by as the only neigh- bor who knew enough to do the job. According to a calculation which bas recently been made by German rall- ‘way officials the expenses of fast trains are 25 per cent less than the expenses of slow trains. The locomotives are not turned to such good account in slow as in fast trains, the cars are so much longer on the way and the servants of the railway after long Journeys require longer rests than after journeys with fast trains, The result of these calculations is that the railway administrations are being ad- vised to run fast trains wherever it is at all possible, instead of the slow trains at present in use for local traffic. seen to turn out at the royal palace in| There is no surer sign of unprofit- honor of the negro envoy of the Hai- | abie life than when people give way tc an republic, whilst at Lisbon, some | Inquisitiveness into the lives of othe1 years ago, the late king solemnly, and | men.—St. Francis de Sales. AA AAA AAA AAA AAA AMORA ANANDA PARADA AAR ett ho ho oh he Sot he eet Sebo ew i i i a he Intet type of soclal evolution Is | society of woman ts a dear, delightul ‘golf widow.” As this is a term | thing, but what is it compared to the t has not yet found its way into | €xauisite Joy of lofting a ball neatly dictionary, it is well to know that | 0 the putting green, while your op- s a lady who is left temporarily | Ponent has merely foozled into the ‘The duel in Italy has been very Ceadly of late. It is estimated that during the past year 2,400 duels were fought in the kingilom, which yielded ‘a crop of 480 deaths, ‘The Chinese way of “getting even” is more civilized on the whole, ‘The enraged inhabitant of the celestial empire is a8 likely as not to commit suicide on his enemy's doorstep, in order to do him as great an injury as possible. And a suicide under those circumstances in China really does throw the foe into a terri- ble flunk, owing to the supposed bad juek such an incident brings to the ‘cakeahihdien As a mark of appreciation of the conclusion of the commercial agree- ment between the United States and Germany the emperor has conferred upon the ambassador to the United States, Dr. Von Holleben, the Order of the Crown; upon Herr Koerner of the foreign office the Order of the Red Fagle, and upon Herr Herman, who is attached to the embassy at Washing- ton, the Order of the Red Eagle of the Genet, Clee ° = = MO OO a a ea a. tt a BN NELGSSSSSSESESESOSCScEesece* ‘The construction of a bridge which | iS uinety feet less than that of the iit Be in many respects the most im- | Proposed new Quebec bridge. The tant structure of the kind in the | UNdee will span the St. Lawrence from orld bas been commenced, It will be | # Point elongside the mouth of the "Quebec to connect the two ses of | Caner ver ow the south shore to je St, Lawrence river. Plans for the | Rouge. The total length of the idge ‘were prepared half a century | structure will be 3,600 feet, or a little 0. The terms of confederation cali- | over two-thirds of a mile. ‘The center | for the connection of the maritime | span will measure 1,800 feet, and will ovinces by rail with Quebec. be 150 feet above high water. The The center span of the bridge will | height of the two center piers of ma- ) longer than that of any other | sonry above high tide will be 30 feet, idge in existence. The wonderrul | ana the elevation of the cantilevers wth and Forth bridge in Scotland has | above the top of the masonry will be cantilevee: span of 1,710 feet, which | 250 feet. oA Me oH yy In contrast to the unfortunate grow- ing tendency of the white people of the United States to humiliate the negro and to magnify his faults, is the con- ‘Sideration shown members of the col- ‘red race in European countries. Re- ‘cently Queen Victoria invited her ne- gro goddaughter and former ward. “Mrs. Randle, to come to see her. Many Years ago the king of Dahomey gave 4 little slave girl, the daughter of a chieftain, but captured in a slave raid to the late Capt. Forbes, commanding & British cruiser. Capt. Forbes brous at the child to England and presented her to the queen. The latter became god- mother to the girl, and had her well educated at her expense, dowering her when she subsequently married @ ne- sro merchant, named Randle, at La- 0s. Mrs. Randle has several children, the eldest of whom is a godchild of Princess Beatrice, and she was accom- Panied by them when she visited the queen the other day, and was escorted by Bishop James Johnson, of Lagos, a coal black negro. ‘The queen gave her hand to kiss to the bishop, and after according the same honors to Mrs. Randle and to the children kissed them each herself in the most kindly man- ner, making all sorts of inquiries about their welfare and life, and bestowing Presents upon each member of the party. Queen Victoria has a very warm spot in her heart for the negro race, and this is by no means the only instance ‘that could be mentioned of distin- guished consideration being mani- fested by her majesty for the colored race. There are several negroes who have been knighted by the venerable British sovereign. ‘Their wives have the right of being addressed as “my lady,” one of the best known of them, Sir Samuel Lewis, a full-blooded ne- gro, who, as a member of the legisla- tive council of Sierra Leone, had been invested by the crown with the dignity of “knight of the most distinguished order of St. Michael and St. George,” an honor usually reserved for colonial | governors, diplomatic envoys, for gen- erals and admirals. Nor is it only in England that peo- ple of color are treated with this con- sideration. In France the only gen- eral who has covered himself with military glory since the days of the Franco-German war, and who is now in supreme military command of France's vast possessions in the far orient, is Gen. Dodds, a mulatto, a fact which did not prevent him from being vested with the Grand Cross of the Le- gion of Honor, and with being con- sidered by the anti-military party as the most dangerous of all soldier can- didates for the presidency of the re- public. | At Madrid the entire guard has been seen to turn out at the royal palace in honor of the negro envoy of the Hal- tian republic, whilst at Lisbon, some years ago, the late king solemnly, and Ghe Golf Fever The latest type of social evolution ts the ‘golf widow.” As this is a term that has not yet found its way into the dictionary, it is well to know that ft is a lady who is left temporarily lonesome, or, as they say in smart cir- cles, “semi-detached,” because her husband has become a victim to the golf craze. Golf is like that. You stand by and watch a game of golf for the first time and it makes you laugh. It seems to you that as a prize display of acute mental debility, golf takes the belt against all comers. A day or so later you take a friend’s club and have & promiscuous and comprehensive swat at the ball just to show him that there's nothing in it, and anybody can do it if he chooses to forfeit his self- respect to that extent. And a week after that you are up at four in the morning on your way to the links with an armful of buigers, and cleeks and brasseys, and the rest of the weird implements of the game; and wife, friends and worldly ambition have become to you as mere fluff on the fitful breeze. Compared to golf, such frivolities are only recollections of your youthful folly. And while the fever lasts you golf at dinner, in train, in your sleep, at all times, every- where; and a grim resolve comes to you that if necessary you will set! your home to keep your golfing outdt in good going order. At that stage your wife becomes a golf widow. The Great Bridge at Quebec ‘The construction of a bridge which will Be in many respects the most im- portant structure of the kind in the world has been commenced, It will be at Quebee to connect the two sides of the St. Lawrence river. Plans for the bridge ‘were prepared half a century sgo. The terms of confederation cali- ed. for the connection of the maritime provinces by rail with Quebec. ‘The center span of the bridge will be longer than that of any other bridge in existence. The wonderrul Prrth and Forth bridge in Scotland has + cantileves: span of 1,710 feet, which Fa Colored Men Knighted by Queen of England BRE Cut Roosters Vocal Chords. Fast Trains Are Profitable Inventors Are Very Active. ‘There 1s unusual activity among in- ventors at present to produce machines for mathematical purposes, and — the largest number of applications recetve¢ at the patent office for any one line ot invention are for patents for {mprove- ments on adding machines. ‘The Wife's Sublime Faith. Every wife should have so much faith in her husband that when he goes hunting she should not buy any meat for dinner, but make every prep: aration to cook — ducks.—Atehisoz Globe. Described by a Man Who Has Fallen a Victim to lt ‘Staines Whee diaieilien. a ye ee Structure Will in Tlany Respects Be Most Important in the World. ‘thansas Tews Tlotes. Se SPE TONES OF NEMS SSS ee: dered everybody vaccinated. Work of rebuilding the bridge over the Missouri river at Atchison will ‘begin thix week. It is estimated that only 35 per cent of the wheat crop in Kansas has been delivered so far. Three new buildings have been con- tracted for at the Haskell Indian in- stitute at Lawrence. State Architect Stanton is prepari plans for the proposed Kansas lle ing at the 1uffalo exposition. W. P. Griffith and his four sons of Ash Valley Pawnee county. raised 18,- 231 bushels of wheat this year. Captain W. J. Watson, who lost a leg in the Pailippines, has gone to New York to be Atted out with a cork limb. Colonel. T. B. Murdock makes the startling announcement that “Cupid, the god of love, the son of Venus, is ‘dying. " Assilver cup awaits the man or wo- man who can prove that he or she is the first white child born in Dickinson county. It is offered by the town of En.erprise. ‘Twenty acres of the old townsite of Sumner, which forty years ago was to be another Chicago, sold the other day for $400, ‘The commission appointed to arrange for a Kansas exhibit at the Buffalo ex- position in 1901 will ask the legislature for an appropriation of $40,000. James Pumpkin is the name of an Indian pardoned from the federal pen- itentiary at Fort Leavenworth the other day. He is probably a Piute. Orson Kent of Burlington has been a notary public for forty-one years. He was first commissioned by Governor Medary of Kansas territory in 1850. ‘The literary society at Lancaster, Atehison county, is getting ready to |debate this question: “Resolved, That All Husbands Are Henpecked.” The Shawnee county probate judge's records show that 4,000 Topeka people ‘bought intoxicating liquors in. the month of September for medicinal, | seientitie or religious purposes. Mr. Kanaka is the name of anew Japanese student at the Kansas uni- versity in the law department. Mr. Kimera is the name of a Japanese stu- [dent who has been in the university for several years, | After the ceremony at Larned which united Miss Roberta Buelah Garth and Rev. B. M. Easter in marriage the father of the bride handed her the deed for a $2,000 farm and a $100 bill rolled together. Rev. Mr. Easter is pastor of a flock in Kansas City. | tis estimated by the state superin- | tendent of schools that over 150 new | school-houses have been built in Kan- sas this year. He says that at least fifty have been built within the past sixty days. At Burlingame the other night a | mother watehed her boy perform while under the control of a traveling hyp- notist. The next day she employed the hypnotist to go with her toa den- tist, where, after being hypnotized, she had eight teeth extracied. She claims to have felt no pain, William Heath, of Marion county, last week attended the sixtieth anni- versary of his parents’ wedding at a town in Ohio, ‘Ten children had been Born to the couple and all were present at the celebration. A family that has not had a death in it for sixty years is | certainly a rarity. Perhaps the shortest wiil ever ad: mitted to probate in Kansas was that of Mr. J. W. Stevens, who died recent- | ly in Wilson county. Here is the will ertire: “This is my last will, and I | wish the land to be divided as mapped | off on the other side of this sheet, and the personal property to be equally divided.” “It is said,” says the Globe, “that two Atchison lushersagreed that when | oae died the other would dance on his | grave. One of them died not long ago, j and his boon companion sneaked out at night and made good his agreement. ‘The grave was covered with foot tracks the next morning where the survivor had performed his antics.” ‘The new statistics of Kansas are amazing, says the Boston Globe, and we may perchance nevermore sigh for “bleeding Kansas.” She has raised more wheat this year than was ever before grown by any state in any year, | breaking her own record of 1802, when there were grown 70,000,000 bushels, which was more than ‘any other state ever grew. This year's crop is 78,0°0,- (000 bushels, worth on the farms about '$30,000,000. ‘The capture of a horsethief at Eureka revealed the nerviest man ever known in Kansas. He stole a horse from the pasture of a farmer, and then cut off the mane and tale of the horse, to- gether with one ear, and sold the horse Yack to its original owner, who was ‘unable to identify his own property. At Nortonville last week, from 8,000 to 10,000 visitors testified by their pres- ence to the success of the Northeast Kansas jubilee. The day was a rare opportunity for the old settlers to live again in story and song the stirring ‘There Is = Class of Prople Who are injured by the use of coffee. Recently there has been placed in all the grocery stores a new preparation called GRAIN-O, made of pure grains, that takes the place of coffee. The most delicate stomach receives it without distress, and but few can tell it from coffee. It does not cost over one-fourth as much, Children may drink it with great benefit. 15 cents and 25 cents ber package. Try it. Ask for GRAIN-O. land Organ Censor. Boston has an annual hand organ re- dtal. On a certain day all the hand organs in the city are gathered at one place, and each organ grinder In turn plays for the benefit of the censor, If the muste Is up to the Boston standard @ Icense is granted to the organ grinder; if it be of the wheczy,squeaky variety, he gets no license. Rest for the Bowels No matter what ails you, headache to a cancer, you will never get well until your ” bowels are put right. CASCARETS help nature, cure you without a gripe or pain, produce easy natural movements, cost you just 10 cents to start getting your health back. CASCARETS Candy Cathartlc, the genuine, put up in metal boxes, every tablet has C. C. C. stamped on it. Be- ware of imitations. ieee en Prof, Virchow, the German patholo- gist, who received congratulations from scientists the world over on the oceasion of his golden wedding anni- versary recently, was challenged to fight a duel by Bismarck in 1863. The trouble grew out of Virchow's work in defeating the Prussian ministry in {ts attempts to create a large navy. fise You Uster Allesfe Woet-Maee? (it {8 the only cure for Swollen, Smarting, Burning, Sweating Feet, Corns and Bunions. Ask for Allen's ‘Foot-Ease, a powder to be shaken into the shoes.’ At all Druggists and Shoe ‘Stores, 25¢. Sample sent FREE. Ad- ‘dress “Allen 8, Olmsted, LeRoy, N. Y- | Germany's Chances for Coal. Germany is likely to have a hard winter as far as domestic coal {s con- ‘cerned. Prices are high at present, ‘Dut are certain to rise when cold weather comes. It cost elghty marks ($19.04) to get 200 hundredweights of ‘coal to Frankfort from the Rubr dis- ‘trict. There is an excellent market in Germany for American coal if it could only be sold at a reasonable rate. NEW COLONY. pebpte: te ocats tn Okiahotoa Torrtory te wow Beto feels tistaimencacr ee oom od Shipbullding Around Groat Lakes Shipbuilding around the great lakes bids fair to be as brisk for 1900 as for the two years previous. In addition to the new tonnage on the lakes, the government has under construction, ot authorized, the greatest number | ot ships in its history. Some 75 vessels of all classes, giving employment to ‘more than 10,000 mechanies of differ- ent grades, are under construction, Lam sure Piso's Cure for Consumption saved a life threo years ago.—Mrs. THOS. RWB ‘Savio Siren, Harwich, ik ¥., Fon. 47, 2008. ‘Friends Are Discovered. Friends are discovered rather than made; there are people who are in their own nature friends, only they do not know each other; but certain things, like poetry, music and paint- ing, are like the Freemasons’ signs— they reveal the initiated to each sther, —Mrs. Stowe. his Sek casaneen tes te, Gta Tote. ene ee eee S TASTELESS iis Rota yan Biswas Armed with Ging A part of the Chinese forces is armed with ancient gingals, the first of firearms invented, loaded with pow- der and shot, and touched off at the vent with a nick of lighten Incense These old guns have been in use mong the Chinese for upward of 1,500 years. Ateeeneoes Snare ee Susana oh tanswurs owt ‘he sgl ngage atthe ‘with the enormous vocabulary of 260,- 000 words, while the Spanish has only 20,000, the German 80,000, Italian 75,- 000, French 30,000, Turkish 22,500. Shckesoarés vocabulary i pt at 18 000, Milton's at 8,000 and the Bible is rather less, aquty uber Pattee Wier Bases aca Gaesiaan ‘The climate of Guam ts trying in the extreme. The. temperature fe cole than in the Philippines, except when there ours an interruption of th toribens ade wind, Gung Augu and September, Then the monsoons sweep over the land and the heat ts almost unendurable, wab-datenreh seething, anteoenten neat eetes EGS AGGri cleraaeae aS |. Electric fans are disappearing, but the baseball fan is stil with us. | Every farmer should read the Osborne Core iba! advertinement ia tis paper, ‘The coal merchant now realizes that Ss are coming his weigh. : ‘Try Red Cross Bal! Blue. § cents. Conscience and dentists make cow- Jards of us all - ,, HOLFOR OKLAHOMA! | Imation thodt there lands One year vata “Blase tongeti saerhers taht 12 fithatied hee Se GkiabomaStorean's Manual (a acs Renner Coder ih inetd tapes SSg Se ee eens eee DrBulls | Cures a Cough or Cold at once, Cregeen Gu, Weeping Cog, bosch Dr. ai's Pills care Constipation: 80 pills 102: ET ONE FREE. ‘An Osborne Seif binding Harvester, be given fre to suaccunfl guceacts Sead So Nitop tor etitill Chart aoa sd particulars Conte! tonee November Ge Address Osborne Co., Auburn, a How's This? We ofter One Hundrod Dollars reward forany gase of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Hall's (MAE) CHENEY & CO., Prope. Toledo, 0 ‘We, the undersigned, have known F. J. Ghenéy for the last 15 pears and belove hia ertectly honorable in ail business transactions thd ‘financially able to carry out any obliga one made by their frm. eat & ruas Wholesale Drupeats, Toledo, Qi Walding. "icinoan & Marvin, Drueriata, Toledo, Ono ‘Hall's Catarrh Cure i taken internally, act- {ng directly upon the blood wnd mucous surfaces sithe syatom Testimonials went free Price ‘Hil Family Pilleace the ae A Crow-Hatehery. A crow hatchery, the only one in the world, has been established in Brook- ville, Pa. The crow’s exgs are hatched 4m an incubator, and when the birds are eight weks old they are guillo- tined, The heads sell for twenty-five cents each and are used as ornaments for bonnets. ‘You Can Get Allen's Foot-Ease Free, Write today to Allen $. Olmsted. Le Roy, N. Y., for a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease, a powder. Itcuressweating, damp, swollen, aching fect. Makes new or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for Corns and Bunions. All druggists and shve stores sell it; 25c, Acstrin’s Grateful Rerenate, Traveling in Austria ts enjoyable if only for the unvarying courtesy of the people. In most country places one is met with the pious salutation, “Gruss, ste Gott,” and a servant will rarely re- celve a tip without kissing the givers hand in gratitude.—London Chronicle, RELIABLE SOLICITORS WANTED Sasa Siac saat Linea Gest oa Sane Heueae wa eee canis Soman, Soe CID gaeaneanel tee Outy Woman Doles When the wholesale druggists hold their convention in Chicago in Octo- ber Mra. Fannie Lamar Raskin of Georgia will again, be delegate toon her state, having a second time been felected for that honor, She will be the only woman delegate Thirty minutes Is all the time re- quired to dye with PUTNAM FADE- LESS DYES. aon Up to the sixteenth century English veer was ery poor, aly” favored with broom, bay berries, or ivy ber- ries; but in 1542 the cultivation of the hop plant was begun in England, and from that time a great change was made in the quality of the beer manu- factured. ed Cross Ball ine ie Detter han bottle or box blue and also much cheaper. Large 2-oz. package 5 cents. = nee Robert E. Lee, Jr., grandson of the great Confederate soldier, is taking a prominent part in Virginia’s political Campaign, ‘ite tra om of Willam i F. Lee, who has represented the Alex- fudvi’ditict in congas for sera terms, and is a young man of consid- erable culture and oratorical ability. sxcasies was. oles eos ee MAREE Wee aewOy, te atsetlely Dison Beans ‘Though a philosopher and man ot peace Count Tolstoi has never been able to overcome his patriotic dislike to the Britisher. Not long since he stated that whenever he takes up his morning paper he hopes to read that the Boos have given the Eaglshmen She Does ne © i Rag? q haa SEAS Vegetable PreparationforAs- | similating seein aa ling the Stomachs and Bowels of [ieee ete ae Promotes DigestionCheerfu-| nessandRest-Contains neither | Opium Morphine nor Mineral. ior NARCOTIC. ee ee Aesieat one orsuneceraume | Panphin Seed AY +t Remedy for Cc toh Sour Stone Diorses Worms Convulsions Feverish- ness and LOSS OF SLEEP. FacSimile Signature of Lattin NEW YORK. PET Pisses PLONE EEE EXACT COPY OF WRAPPER, asa rule find it very dif- ficult to get up their linen Samineneycaeee chicky owing to te of inferior starches. using, Magnetic ‘Starch you Will find it a simple Sotier te ten ets foot work as tho boot Scam lanndvies Your grocer sellait. Try tonce. It eosts only 10e a pack- age Insist on geting ‘Witlam Marwell Evarte, In the retirement of his old-fash- foned but comfortable home in New York city William Maxwell Evarts is quietly awaiting the end. Mr, Evarts, who was 82 years old in February last, has been attorney general of the United States, secretary of state and United States senator. Though phys- leally quite feeble, he is still clear and acute of mind and takes much inter- est in law affairs ‘WHO ARE ALWAYS TIRED. “I do not feel very well, I am 0 tired all the time. "I 80 not know what is the matter with me.” ou hear these words every day; as often as you meet your friends just so often are these words repeated. More than likely you speak the same signifi- cant words yourself. and no doubt you a feel far from well most of the tine. Mrs. Ella Rice, of Chelsea, Wis., whose portrait we publish, writes thas she suffered for two with bear ing-down pains, headache, backache, and hadall kinds of miserable feelings, all of which was caused by falling and inflammation of the womb, and after doctoring with physicians and numer- ous medicines she was entirely cured by Cre? AG a fe eee yy ins, Ex Rice poe E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Com pound. If you are troubled with pains, fainting spells, depression of soils reluctance to go anywhere, headache, ‘backache, and always tired, please re- member that there is an absolute remedy which will relieve you of your suffering as it did Mrs Rice. Proof is monumental that Lydia E. Pink- ham's ‘Vegetable Compound is tho greatest medicine for suffering women. No other medicine has made the cures that it has, and no other woman has helped ao many women by direct advice as has Mrs, Pinkhara; her experience is greater than that of any ving per- son. If you are sick, write and get her advice; her address is Lyon, Mass. (Essy) the aes) Wet awyer’s Slick Sawyer’s Slickers Soustand the reagent hare sed weet: eae anseeot Mart eh crmage eri aizenr eles Re DROPSY Wey csemen, cree See ee eee a en etaees ie Sees TOE-GUM Giz fates soso iprecieeracet Thompson's Eye Water ‘When Answering Advertisements Kindly Meation This Paper. CASTORIA The Kind You Have Always Bought Bears the , Signatare (iy of 4 f Ip ; Use For Over Thirty Years CASTORIA | ws or | eae TRADE MARK Hi E37 REQUIRES NO Coonins 33) WAKES COUARS CONS] one PND aT TAS Sac SrirFowace as wHien | wuLcantaa © a FOUND one ‘MANUFACTURED ONLY BY MAGNETIC STARCH MANUFACTURING CO, |__OMAHA, NEB. JONES IN A TRUST. DEMOCRATIC LEADER HOLDS COTTON GINNERS BY THROAT What the Round Cotton Bale Trust Is and Why Mr. Bryan Does Not Denounce It in His Speeches—An Eye-Opener. Senator J. K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic national committee, is a defendant in a proceeding brought under the anti-trust law of Texas. He has company in his trouble. John E. Searles, well known in Wall street as one of the biggest "trust magnates," is a co-defendant. The Texans have placed these two gentlemen under fire because they are the heaviest stockholders in a concern known as the American Cotton company. John E. Searles is president of the organization. The chairman of the Democratic national committee says his company is but a "large business concern," but the Texans—and Texas is a Democratic state—think differently. It is charged that the Jones-Searles combination constitutes a conspiracy against lawful trade and free competition. The American Cotton company is a monopoly if there ever was one. Not only is it entrenched behind $7,000,000 capital stock, but it is fortified by patients which exclude the possibility of competition. Nicoll's Stock Exchange Handbook, a recognized authority, says: "The American Cotton company is a corporation which controls the patients for machinery and processes in making round lap bales." "Controls"—that word itself is suggestive of the "octopus." It is a word over which Mr. Bryan fumed in his St. Louis denunciation of trusts. Every cotton ginning plant in the south must have one of the machines manufactured by the American Cotton company. They save time and money. The cotton ginner must make his arrangements with the Jones-Searles combination. It has exclusive possession of the field. The ginner must come to the terms of the combination. He can deal no place else. He cannot even buy independence from this $7,000,000 combination. The American Cotton company refuses to sell its product. It leases its machines. The manufacturer attaches one to his plant and yearly pays tribute to the American Cotton company. So great are the profits of this combination that in the short time the concern has been in existence Senator Jones is said to have risen from the estate of a comparatively poor man until he is now regarded as a millionaire. And the southern ginners continue to swell the bank account of the Democratic campaign manager. William Jennings Bryan in his denunciation of trusts at St. Louis gave a list of the great corporations of the country. But he left out the American Cotton company and the American Ice company. The others he denounced. But these two great Democratic organizations he ignored. He exclaimed: "Those who attempt to divide private monopolies into good monopolies and bad monopolies will never make any progress toward the overthrow of trusts." Therefore Mr. Bryan will not succeed as a trust smasher. Even in making his division in monopolies, Mr. Bryan showed strong discrimination. He specified such concerns as the Federal Steel company. Yet this combination is only one of several iron and steel companies in the country. No one is forced to do business with the Federal Steel. There are the American Steel & Wire company, the Republic Iron & Steel company, the National Steel company, the Carnegie company, and there are others. But Mr. Bryan made his division in favor of the American Ice company, which had absolute control over the prices in New York city, and which, last spring, turned upon the poor of the tenement house districts and added to its wealth by the suffering of the poverty-stricken; and Mr. Bryan also makes his division in favor of a concern which is so strongly fortified that every cotton ginning plant in the United States is forced to pay tribute to it. It depends, when Mr. Bryan denounces trusts, upon whose ox is being gored. BLAINE'S STORY ABOUT COIN-AGE. James G. Blaine told a story that he said was the best thing he got in Iowa, where the greenback passion flourished for some time, and was exploited with singular intensity. A financier of fantastic methods was leaning back in his chair in a grocery and talking, as he believed, conservatively. He said: "I do not agree to it that we want something that is worthless to make money out of. I think we ought to make it out of gold. But I agree with you that it's the stamp that makes the money—it's the United States stamp, and it isn't anything else. I want gold for money, but there's no use of having a great big chunk of gold to make a twenty-dollar piece. Just take a bit of a wafer of gold and put the stamp on it, the United States stamp for $20 and it is $20. It's gold money, too, and it's got the American eagle on it." Second citizen interposed, saying: "I agree with you, only you don't go far enough. You state the great principle correctly. It ought to be applied to other things. What's the use of putting 196 pounds in a barrel of flour? I tell you if there isn't more than a quart of flour and you put the stamp on it, on the package of it, United States stamp, with the American eagle, that it is a barrel of flour—I swear to it, it is a barrel of flour!" Citizen No. 1 exclaimed: "But look here, you are talking like a blank blank fool!"—Murat Halstead. South Attacks Bryan The Memphis Commercial Appeal, a journal which is supporting Bryan, does not take the views of that leader on the Philippine question. In a recent issue it said: "The value of the Philippines to us in a commercial way and in a political way is revealing itself to the Ameri- can people in spite of those who refuse to see. Politicians who prate about 'Imperialism' are known as politicians, and they are bringing themselves to a point where few credit what they say—where their utterances are looked upon as irresponsible blabbering." EMPLOYEES FAVOR M'KINLEY For the purpose of ascertaining the political makeup of their "house," some of the employees of the firm of Marshall Field & Co. (wholesale department) had a paper circulated the other day asking for signatures to the membership roll of a McKinley Commercial Men's Club. There are approximately 1,000 voters in Marshall Field & Co.'s wholesale department. The paper was passed around with the consent of the management of the house, but with no "coercion" whatever from the management to sign or not to sign, the test vote being purely an affair of the employees, who wished to secure only voluntary expressions from all their number. As a result of this test vote the poll showed: Per cent of Number votes. total vote. For McKinley ..... 851 85-1-0 For Bryan ..... 149 14-9-0 McKinley's majority ..... 762 SILLY SEASON NOT ENDED. That the summer silly season is not yet over can hardly account for the continuance of something more than humor in the Democratic campaigning tactics this year. It was funny enough to have Pitchfork Tillman, who has openly advocated in the past the ruling of South Carolina negroes without their consent, write the "consent of the governed" plank at Kansas City and for Van Wyck, the ice trust man of New York to write the anti-trust plank. But Tammany Hall, which controlled the recent New York Democratic state conventin without any apparently mirtful intent, has done still more funny things. It has put up for governor on an anti-expansion platform, a man whose only public utterance on the subject had been an endorsement of President McKinley's expansion policy in the Philippines. It inserted a plank in the platform denouncing the ice trust, in which the Tammany leaders were stockholders. It inserted a plank denouncing the Ramapo $700,000,000 steel which Tammany leaders had planned and tried to consummate for their own immoral gain. WOOL FIGURES CONCISELY STATED. There is no feature of our agricultural or other industries which shows more clearly the benefits of the protective policy and the adversity of free trade than does wool. The facts are concisely stated in the following table: Value of sheep on farms, jan. 1..... 1892 .....148,670,652 294,000,000 29 $116,121,290 1897 .....550,852,026 259,153,000 a1844 67,030,943 1899 .....76,736,209 272,191,000 28 b122,605,913 (a) 1896 (b) 1900. KANSAS PROSPERITY. Nearly one hundred million dollars was added to the wealth of the farmers of Kansas in the first three years of the McKinley administration. How the farmers stood in 1896 and 1899 that state is shown by the following table: | | 1896 | 1899 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Live stock ... $ 80,049,272 | $122,759,873 | | Crops ... $ 83,303,684 | 111,391,831 | | Bank deposits ... 17,147,160 | 33,505,101 | | Total ... $180,500,116 | $277,656,305 | | Increase in 1899 ... $97,156,689 | | Kansas farmers will vote for the Republican party this year. | | BRYAN'S PENSION RECORD. "The next congress will have to wrestle with one deficiency of $36,000,000. This is on account of pensions. The appropriation for pensions for the next year must be not less than $150,000,000. It is therefore easy arithmetic to perceive that the appropriation that congress must make for pensions at the next session must aggregate not less than $186,000,000. This tremendous sum would of itself be enough to run a reasonable government. One would not complain if it were an honorable debt, because it was never earned by any act of patriotism or heroic service. The government is held up and despoiled of no mean portion of this, and it seems helpless to defend itself. One cannot help being curious to know how many more years it will take to exhaust the generation which feels itself injured by the war. It is safe to say that never did a generation display such longevity." - W. J. Bryan in Omaha World-Herald, Nov., 1892. At the ripe age of 32. [From the Chicago Inter Ocean, Dec. 16, 1893.] Bloomington, Ill., Dec. 15.—(Special.)—Since October 15 the records of the police department of this city show that 700 tramps have been sheltered at the city hall by the police department. A great many of them are men of respectable appearance who claim to be willing to work, but are unable to find employment. Each morning the men are told to move on and not return here. Most of them are heading toward Chicago. McKinley Prosperity and Farmers McKinley Prosperity and Farmers. Under McKinley prosperity the farmers have again been benefited. Placing the market value of all American hogs on the farms, at the beginning of this year, only on the same basis as on Jan. 1, 1899, then the Department of Agriculture's figures show a total gain of $557,000,000 in the value of all farm animals during the three years that William McKinley has been president. Here are the facts: Harrison gain, 2 years.....$ 154,000,000 Cleveland loss, 4 years.....$ 820,000,000 McKinley gain, 3 years.....$ 557,000,000 Some men say worse than they mean and some mean worse than they say. PORTO RICAN BUSINESS GROWS Four months' operations of the Porto Rican tariff law show an increase of more than 100 per cent in our imports to that island as compared with the corresponding months of 1889, and more than 300 per cent as compared with the corresponding months of 1897 or 1896. The act went into effect may 1, 1900 so that the figures for August, which have just been completed by the treasury bureau of statistics, complete the record of the fourth month of commerce between the island and the United States under the new law, and render practicable a comparison of the four months' term with corresponding periods in preceding years. Imports from Porto Rico Into the United States. Month of— 1896. 1900. May ..... $ 480,821 $ 1,103,867 June ..... 516,746 1,218,257 July ..... 254,676 640,023 August ..... 107,880 281,903 Total during 4 months.$1,360,123 $3,244,050 Exports to Porto Rico from the United States. 1896. 1900. May ..... $ 113,069 $ 696,479 June ..... 178,313 890,999 July ..... 101,944 523,729 August ..... 194,361 408,638 Total during 4 months... $ 587,686 $ 2,525,845 REASON FOR FARM PROPER-ITY. Between July 2, 1896, the date of Mr. Bryan's first nomination for the presidency, and July 5, 1900, the date of his nomination this year, the price of ten of the principal farm products increased 45.8 per cent. There was not a single decrease in price of these articles which include wheat, corn, oats, lard, mess pork, beef, cotton, wool, hay or butter. Against this the increase of the articles bought by farmers was only 19 per cent. There was an actual decrease in the price of sugar and tea, and small increases in the price of rice, sisal, iron, petroleum, tinplate, leather, sugar and cotton cloth. In every case a bushel of wheat will buy more today than it would four years ago. These statements are all official and can be verified from the public records. The assertions of the Democrats and Mr. Bryan four years ago that McKinley's election would bring misery, have in every case been disproved. The farmers know the difference between distress and prosperity, and they are not likely to vote to bring about that old condition. MISSOURI'S GREAT GAIN. Missouri has gained over $128,083, 768 in wealth under the Republican administration of President McKinley. The gain was made in values in the following manner: 1896.....1899. Live stock ...$ 93,718,709 $113,806,386 Crops ...58,219,870 78,411,462 Bank deposits. 53,921,953 141,726,449 Total ...$205,860,532 $333,944,300 Increase ...$128,083,768 This is one of the reasons why the Republicans have a good fighting show to carry Missouri this year. ON PATRIOTISM. "We cannot exalt patriotism too high; we cannot too much encourage love of country; for, my fellow-citizens, as long as patriotism exists in the hearts of the American people, so long will our matchless institutions be secure and permanent."—William McKinley. Rallroad Freights Down: Railroad freights have decreased all over the United States since the McKinley administration succeeded the misrule of the last Democratic president. In 1894 the average rate for hauling one ton of freight one mile (the ton-mile being a recognized unit) was 86 cents. In 1898 it was 76 cents. This has enabled producers to get their goods cheaper to the markets than over before. Do You Want This to Return? [From the Chicago Inter Ocean, Dec. 15, 1893.] Crowds of paupers are pouring in upon Chicago, drawn by the news of the charity that is being here dispersed. Yesterday Manager Swift ordered that all freight yards be watched and vagrants who were found stealing rides be immediately shipped back to where they came from. Under Cleveland in 1895 the gold coinage per capita of the United States was .085 and it sank under hard times to 0.65. in 1896. The gold coinage in 1899 was $1.41 or more than double what it was when Cleveland and Democracy paralyzed our business and prevented the importation of foreign bullion. Sound Money in Maryland An honest money league, embracing several thousand Democrats, has been organized in Maryland to work for the election of President McKinley. The management of its affairs in the hands of a committee of seventy of the leading citizens of Baltimore. Financial Question Paramount: The Nashville Banner (Democratic) says: "The paramount issue which concerns every interest in our country is the financial issue. Any threatened change of or interference with the present standard is a menace to business and prosperity." Mules Are Un The average price of mules in the United States January 1, 1897, just before McKinley was inaugurated was $41.66. Now that the country is prosperous the average price has risen to $53.53. Do the farmers want to return to the old Democratic hard times? Colorado Wool Clip Colorado wool clip in 1895 was worth $503,333. The clip of 1900 is worth $1,633,532. Mr. Bryan favors free wool. --- (Copyrighted, 1900, Daily Story Pub. Co.) The birds were singing blithely in the valley and on the mountain, and there was a joyous echo in the girl's heart, as she tripped along the rough pathway. Barbara Graves was going away, and she was glad. All nature was awake early as if to bid her a fond farewell. The old Dame's children her step and loved her voice. Her feet barely gave the caressing grasses time to kiss them, so quick and graceful were their spring; her pretty, brown hands were filled with flowers, for they seemed to leap into them, affectionately, as she passed. A gorgeous butterfly majestically floated before her, and a brown lizard winked good-humoredly as he glided along. She did not believe Drake had seen the white kitten in the air. His face fushed at the imputation. A man may know he has been lying, but he likes not for others to possess such knowledge, much less tell him so. "The buggy is waiting on the other side," he said. "Let us go, Bab." Distrust of Philip Drake had come upon Barbara Graves suddenly. She had not met him many times, but his promises of a happy life had been all-luring. The thought of going away and seeing the world—outside of books—had been charming. His reasons for an elopement were so plausible as to overcome all her scruples. Her knowledge of the real world was limited, and she had considered the end rather The white kitten, its leg tied loosely to the gate-post, pleadingly mewed, and Barbara's heart smote her, as its cries grew fainter. She could not take it with her. Alas! now that she was actually going, the kitten represented so many things. Yet after all the partings Barbara's heart was glad. She thought it was because she was going away; but it was the joy of the hour and the place. She was really going beyond the mountains at last! Hitherto the village academy had been her ambition. Now, it was the city—the city, far away and beautiful! Barbara walked rapidly, and was nearing the brow of the mountain, when a gun-shot hushed the melodies around her. In graceful circles an eagle wheeled slowly up the steep ascent, his mortal wound not lessening the majesty of his bearing; and the man below only knew he was wounded by the bird's slow progression. Reaching the summit, the goal of his last struggle, the king of birds alighted on a wall of natural granite. Wearily, his great pinions drooped, and with an effort he turned about and gazed into the valley below. A place to die worth having struggled for and risen to! Far down the wheat fields gleamed in the light of a perfect day; the cloudless shadows fell o'er meadow and woodland, and, faintly borne on wandering bits of wind, the tinkle of distant pasture-bells arose like muffled music. The eagle's piercing eyes saw far across the verdant fields the purple haze which wreathed the base of the opposite mountain, and away to the south the narrow passage through which had crept the parallel strips of steel of the iron highway, o'er which had come the man who took his life. Who but he possessed "the wings of the morning," and could go forth early, waver the valley untrilingly throughout the day, and at evening "mount up with wings as eagles?" He had ruled, but man's vigilance and thirst had o'ertaken him. The exultance of a glorious flight came upon him; once more his pinions felt the impulse of their former strength, and he flew swiftly upward, and circled majestically about for awhile, then drooped, wearily, and a film came over his eyes. "Isn't he a magnificent specimen?" "Oh, it was cruel of you," exclaimed the girl, reproachfully. "I have watched him ascend the heights, battling against wind and storm; and he has taught me courage and given me inspiration and ambition." There were tears in her eyes, and a sob in her voice. "Gad! A nice greeting," he muttered; and not one man in a hundred could have brought the old bird down." Philip Drake was vexed. He had expected praise for his marksmanship. BERT CALVIN Barbara gently performed the service. Yet he knew Barbara would naturally be excited that morning, and he meant to make no mistake. She had not stopped to shake his hands, and reached the summit slightly in advance. "How could you?" she cried, bitterly. "Is it not enough that the living emblem of our country has grown, so scarce that no man here, however, ignorant, would have molested him"—she pointed to the dead eagle—and yet, for mere wantonness and to test your skill you did this? A half-scowl flashed into the man's face, but it vanished instantly. He had caught sight of a white object in the eagle's talons, as he advanced. "No, Bab," he rejoined, apologetically, "it was to save your kitty. I could not bear to see it killed." It was true that the lacerated kitten was struggling to release itself from the tightened claws. Barbara gently performed the service. Then she gazed steadily into the eyes of the man from the city. "I thank you," she said, the anger gone from her voice. "He is not much hurt. The string must have broken." She stroked the kitten's shivering fur. The flowers had fallen from her hands and lay scattered upon the gray feathers of the eagle. "All he knew, God taught him," she went on. "He was but true to himself. Mr. Drake, you have not been that. When you were here before, you promised that although you would give much to secure this eagle, for my sake you would leave it in peace." It was Barbara's nature to be frank Ggat Dies fgr Science Lymph Treatment Explained at Meeting of Animal Therapy Association. She did not believe Drake had seen the white kitten in the air. His face fushed at the imputation. A man may know he has been lying, but he likes not for others to possess such knowledge, much less tell him so. "The buggy is waiting on the other side," he said. "Let us go, Bah." Distrust of Philip Drake had come upon Barbara Graves suddenly. She had not met him many times, but his promises of a happy life had been aluring. The thought of going away and seeing the world—outside of books—had been charming. His reasons for an eloement were so plausible as to overcome all her scruples. Her knowledge of the real world was limited, and she had considered the end rather than the means; for one of Barbara's ambitions now was to travel. Now, at the last moment she judged her companion accurately and realized BARRY CALLOWY Robert Clayton was sitting upon a log at the roadside. that she did not respect him. If he could deceive her today, what of tomorrow, when she would belong to him. She thought, longingly, of Robert Clayton—Bob, whose heart was an open book to her, and who had never deceived her. Bob, who had played with her in boyhood and who had loved her in manhood; who had always rode with her into the village Monday morning, and had come for her Friday afternoon; and who, though hard work and small leisure were his portion, had managed to keep pace with her in her studies. Grave, quiet, gentle, steady-going Bob! Now she wished for his comforting presence as she had never wished before. Drake was smiling and waiting; and she had promised to go with him. "Mr, Drake," she said, clearly, "if we are married it must be at Layton, and this morning." "But, my dear Bab; I explained to you last month that it would be impossible. We must go first to the city. My aunt is—" "My decision is final." His face darkened. "Then you may go to——" "Please do not forget yourself," she said. "For my own sake I would like to retain as good an opinion of you as possible." "Good heavens, Bab! I do love you. I made a mistake. I will marry you, here, now, as soon as we can find a preacher or a magistrate. You'll break my heart!" She stooped and picked up the kitten and cuddled it in her arms. "Down there, Mr. Drake," pointing toward the valley, "is a man who loves me; a brave man, one whom I have known all my life. He has never deceived me, as I find you have done. Had you loved me—I-I thought——" Her lips trembled, but her voice was gentle, and she broke off suddenly. "Good-ha!!" She did not look back. Not till then did her full beauty and the grace of her heart, mind and self burst upon him; and, villain as he was, as he realized that she was lost to him forever, a paroxysm of grief came over him, and he flung himself upon the ground. the ground. Robert Clayton was sitting on a log by the roadside. He had just finished reading a letter and had placed it in his pocket; and now his head was bent despondently upon his hands. The story of his heartache was written upon his face. It must have appealed strangely to the girl, for she stopped in front of him and flung an armful of flowers upon him, so that he, looking up and catching her expression, did that which his courage had never dared before. He kissed her twice, thrice, aye, until the kitten in her arms mewed repeatedly. A beautiful snow-white little goat yielded its life as a martyr to science the other afternoon at the semi-annual meeting of the American Animal Therapy association at Masonic temple, Chicago. Dr. Joseph R. Hawley and his assistants, all clad in spotless white, and looking like the priests of some ancient religion, bore the little victim to the platform and laid it on a table with a white cover. The animal never suffered a moment unless it was from stage fright. It was given a few whiffs of chloroform, and dreams of green meadows probably danced through its brain a while. That was with it the end of earth. As soon as the goat became insensible Dr. Hawley began to demonstrate the method of taking from the goat the lymph and tissues which are used in animal therapy. He began by tying the carotid artery, so as to back up And even when they reached home, which was after they had ascended the mountain and burried the eagle, there was such a look of joy, love and happiness in her eyes that he really could not refrain from kissing her again and again, and, yes, she actually embraced him twice, so that the violets and daisies talked about it, the blue-jays nodded knowingly, and the brown lizard on the fence winked at the fat bumblebee in the rose bush. BUILT HER OWN HOME. Louisville Woman Has Erected a Cot tare in Which to Live. Mrs. George Leave of Louisville is a grass widow just now, but when her husband returns from his labors in the harvest fields, which he will do within a few days, he will find that she has not been idle during his absence. She has occupied herself with building a neat cottage, and it is now completed and the furniture is being moved in. A few days ago when she was shingling the house she said: "George and me - George is my husband - are quite poor. We have been married only a short time and we were both very anxious to have a home of our own. We decided to buy the material and while he was away at work we was to build the house. The plan did not suit him. He disliked the idea of me working as a carpenter, but I had my way and you see the result," and she proudly waved her hand at the results of her labor. The house is a one-story structure of four rooms. It does not have the appearance of having been built by "scab labor." The foundation is of stone. The stones were dragged and hauled from the hills west of New Albany. The house is firmly built. The timbers are heavy and the framework placed securely. The partitions are accurately placed. In fact, the house is almost complete. "It was hard at first," said the plucky woman, "and I thought that I never would become toughened to it. The heavy timbers to my hands and the constant use of the hammer soon blistered the remaining skin. But my husband aided me at night when his work was over and I became accustomed to it. I have been working almost a month and in two weeks more I expect to have it ready for occupancy. I do not know whether I shall plaster it or not. I understand that it requires great skill to plaster well and I am afraid to undertake the job." Archbishop Up a Tree. When Dr. Temple, the present primate, was headmaster of Rugby school, he paid a visit to Dr. Benson, his predecessor in the see of Canterbury, who was at that time the master of Wellington college. One afternoon the two went for a stroll through the woods behind Heath pool. Benson began to point out to his companion the sylvan beauties of the place, calling his special attention to a magnificent beech tree. For awhile Temple admired it in silence, then suddenly crying, "I can't resist the temptation. Look out!" made a rush for the tree, and ere his amazed friend could quite grasp the situation had scrambled up the trunk and seated himself among the branches. Then the two future archbishops, looking at each other, broke into a burst of schoolboy merriment.—Golden Penny Magazine. Centipeds in a Statehouse The magnificent granite state capitol building at Austin, Tex, has become infected with centipeds of great size. These poisonous insects are to be found in every department of the state government. A few days ago one was seen in the governor's private office, and after a lively chase it was killed. It measured seven and a quarter inches long and is the largest centiped ever seen in that part of Texas. Sheriff George Womack of Cooke county came across one of the insects in the corridor of the second floor of the building recently. It was captured alive and placed on exhibition in a local drug store. It was over six inches long. Bejeweled Gold Fig. The name of the Prince of Wales did not appear in the list of those who gave wedding presents to Lady Randolph Chrillchuck. That was in accordance with his own wish, lest he should seem to abet a marriage of which his judgment disapproved. But the prince did not forget his long and kind acquaintanceship with the bride, and he personally gave to her the day before the wedding a little gold pig, set with jewels. Censorship in China Censorship is a very real thing in China. There anyone who writes an immoral book is punished with 100 blows of the heavy bamboo and banishment for life. Any one who reads it is also punished. Conscience makes cowards of us all—unless we are lawyers. the serum into the lymphatic glands. These glands are innumerable, and are scattered all over the animal's body. The operator's task was to dissect the largest ones and draw off the lymph When he had finished this the goat looked as if it had been through a sausage machine. At what stage of the proceeding it became a dead goat could not be told. "The goat," said the doctor, after the meeting, as he playfully laid the liver and kidney on top of the stomach, "died a perfectly peaceful and happy death. Yes, death to him was a blissful and fridescent dream." This clinic was preceded by a lecture in which Dr. Hawley explained the principles of the lymph cure. This was followed by an experience meeting, in which a number of persons described the wonderful cures they had experienced, and lauded to the skies the merits of animal therapy. Notes from the Paris Exposition. "The Singer Manufacturing Company, of 149 Broadway, New York, show their usual American enterprise by having a very creditable exhibit, located in Group XIII, Class 79, at the Paris International Exposition, where they show to great advantage the celebrated Singer Sewing-Machine which is used in every country on the globe, both for family use and for manufacturing purpose. The writer was highly pleased with this display and observed with much satisfaction that it was favorably commented upon by visitors generally. The Grand Prize was awarded by the International Jury to Singer Sewing-Machines for superior excellence in design, construction, efficiency and for remarkable development and adaptation to every stitching process used in either the family or the factory. Only One Grand Prize for sewing machines was awarded at Paris, and this distinction of absolutely superior merit confirms the previous action of the International Jury at the World's Columbian Exposition, in Chicago, where Singer machines received 84 distinct awards, being more than were received by all other kinds of sewing machines combined. Should it be possible that any of our readers are unfamiliar with the celebrated Singer Machine, we would respectfully advise that they call at any of the Singer salesrooms which can be found in all cities and most towns in the United States." A "Feathered Dog." For months past a man has been coining money by exhibiting in various parts of Kansas a "feathered dog." A reporter went to view the alleged freak. He pulled half a dozen feathers from the dog's back, but the animal never winced. Then it was discovered that the dog had been covered from head to tail with a tight-fitting coat of Canton fannel on which pigeon feathers had been so skillfully sewn as to seem natural. To Frest Tall Building Mrs. Mary E. Hanley, of New York, will erect one of the largest and most unique office structures in the world on the southeast corner of Broadway and Thirty-third street. It will be thirty stories high—the tallest building of its type ever attempted—and will cost $2,500,000, including the 100 x100 plot. Mrs. Hanley is president of the Aetna Real Estate and Loan Company. Where Chestnuts Are Common Food. Nuts are used as food in Corea. By far the most common food nut is the chestnut, which almost takes the place with Coreans which the potato occupies with us. The chestnut is used raw, boiled, roasted, cooked with meat, made into confections, powdered and mixed with candy, and dried whole, in which latter condition it becomes sweet, but is apt to be affected by torms. A Remarkable Osteoporosis The Duchess of Cleveland, mother of Lord Rosebery, is one of the most remarkable octogenarians in England society. She can remember every incident of the queen's wedding, where she officiated as bridesmaid, and her memoirs, should they ever be published, ought to prove one of the most fascinating books concerning the social and political life of the Victorian era. Useful Professional Colfscur The latest convenience added to modern life is found in England. At several balls recently a professional coifeur was in the dressing room to rearrange wilted locks. He had his whole "batterie de toilette," big tongs, little tongs, and crimping irons of every description, and not a few dancers were glad to avail themselves of his services.—New York Tribune. Ask Queen for Review The Zeeland fishermen, having been unable to assist at the review of the fishery fleet of the Zuider Zee by Queen Wilhelmina, have now requested her majesty to review their vessels next year, when they will appear to the number of about 1,000 in the Zeuwsche stroomer, between the islands of Schouwen and Goersee at the mouths of the Maas and Schelde rivers. New England Diet's Good Points. "People are inclined to make sport of the New England diet of codfish and potatoes and pork and beans," says Professor Atwater, "but the codfish supplies protein, and, with the potato, which furnishes the starch, makes a well balanced food. The beans furnish the protein and starch, the pork the fat, and these are the least expensive food materials that can be obtained."—Boston Globe. Minnesota's Territorial Governo Minnesota's Territorial Governor Alexander Ramsey, the first territorial governor of Minnesota, celebrated his 55th birthday in Minneapolis a few days ago. He is as hale and hearty as a man of 60. He served first as mayor of St. Paul, then as governor of Minnesota territory, was second governor of the state, served as United States senator, and was secretary of war under President Hayes. Shortage of Cars: There is a shortage of freight cars experienced by every railroad that crosses the prairies between the Missouri river and the Rocky mountains. Not one of the roads has enough cars with which to handle the business offered in moving the immense wheat crop of the farmers. BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES. On the line of the Chicago Great Western Railway in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri. First-class openings in growing towns for all kinds of business and for manufacturing. Our list includes locations for blacksmiths, doctors, dressmakers, furniture, grain and live stock buyers, general merchandise, hardware, harness, tailors, cold storage, creameries and canning factories. Write fully in regard to your requirements so that we may advise you intelligently. Address W. J. Reed, Industrial Agent, C. G. W. R. 601 Endicott building, St. Paul, Minn. VITAL ISSUES contiscre’ ors DISCUSSED oc Froremer’, BY EXPERTS Considered and and Live Topics Tits HOAR. HORNBLOWER. SCOTT. EAMES. WARREN. BALDWIN. J\SSACHUSETTS SENATOR |RATIONAL HONOR OVER |SCUTHERN PROGRESS |AMERICANS ARE WHAT REPUBLICANISM | CONSOLIDATING ROADS AGAINST BRYAMSIL| = COLONIAL QUESTIONS. UNDER PROTECTION. RATIPAl PICNTPRC | «HAC DORCAN WYAME | oAcerere Tur repinyee No Confidence in,a Party that Denies Self-Government. The Real Issue Is the Preservation of National Financial Monor and Not Wither Aguinaldo Shait Succeed. Hon. George F. Hoar, United Gr Stasi Sekai) ee Isa asked to state briedy why I think gccaperialists should vote for Presi- gs MeKinley this fall, ‘There is in my jelent such a thing as imperialism, golcuch a thing as aatiimperialism, The fayerialist says the “Mhilippine Islands ue oors. ‘The anti-irgperialists say the Poippine Islands belong to the Fuspriae people, ‘The imperialists wy we will establish for them the best povernment we ‘think they are St for. Tue anti-iunperialists say they have ashi to establish for themselves such a government as they think good and ft for themselves. ‘Nos, President MeKiniey made the treaty. and Mr. Bryan, when its defeat wa ssured, came to Washington and five! = These two great political lead- es. tween whom you are to take your chin, ure equally responsible for every- thiss that has happened so far. When the trvaty became the law of the land, the public faith was pledged to pay $20,- 9.000 for sovereignty over the Philip- pine Islands, and that Congress, and not the people, should dispose of them here- ater. It became the constitutional daty of the President, until Congress should wt. or declare otherwise, to reduce them ty over and aubinissiog. ‘The Supreme Cort of the United Stites so held lonx tx. Te only difference np to this point bowsea President McKinley and Mr. Bev iy that President McKinley be Lee! be waa doing right, belonged to » pete which had always been, as he bim #r lad been, the champion of politics! Kuesty, im the past, and is right on all of the other questions that are at stake in the coming election,,and is St to be tracted with allnew questions that shall wise. On the other hand, Mr. Bryan thonght the whole transdetion wrong, roles some thin and frivolous excuses fr is conduct, and the party with whom 1 acts: and the men who surround him tol will surround him as bis counselors tr nex who have been the opponents of Fehteousness, equality and elvil liberty always In the past, are wrong on all the ohor great questions that are at stake in the present election, and are not, in my gudsment, to be trusted with new ques- tons, Bowerer important or vital, that to come up in the fature. ls the matter of imperialism there has teen little practical difference between President MeKinley and Mr. Bryan in te past. ‘There will be little practical ‘ference fn the future. Mr. Bryan does mt even promise to use his power as ex- euise and commander-in-chlef in call- ec our troops from the Philippines. He “ey promises to eall Congress together. Ts koows very well he cannot command ten the strength of his own party to vnlo the mischief which seventeen of his ov: followers im the Senate, at his own Instance, wrought when they ratified the feotr—Mossrs. MeEnery, McLaurin, Morgan, Pettus, Sullivan, Allen, Butler, Harris, ‘Teller, Kyle and Jones (ot Ne- tls-have ot changed their minds. Poohly Mr, Clay of Georgia and Mr. Kroner of Delaware among his associ- te bove done $0. It is hopeless, even ifthe Democrats get a tle, or even a ma- ferity In the Senate, to expect them to Seomplish angthing in bebalt of the in- écentonce of the Philippine Islands. In 186 you regarded Mr. Bryan's cam- feiss as a “passionate crusade of dis- hor.” You said its success would bring $id it not only adversity, but disgrace. Wood Its snecess not bring disgrace tov? Mr. Bryan said at Topeke that if & were clected the free coinage of silver ‘ocil be secomplished before another Reiientist election. Secretary Gage ts he can lawfully accomplish it by fue power alone. Whether Mr. Ges» is right im his construction of the Powers of the President under existing ‘ke. T wilt not undertake to say. But I Wil undertake to say that Mr. Bryan yi tot hesitate to use that power if he As the aceat authority of Mr. Gage for flewtulness. do not believe the man 8% promoted the ratification of the Snoniss treaty means business in this ‘eter of the Philippine Islands. But I & batove be means business in the mét- kof the tree colnage of silver, in the Estter of free trade, and in his purpose ® eeonstract the Supreme Court. He Seve bed business, He means business {ES il overthrow prosperity and em- “us manufacture; which will reduce TESS 84 destroy eredit; which will de- vi the curreney and render the stand- (of setue uncertain; which will impair (rSvisstion of comtracts and the value {{evise: which will burt our credit and Poker faith. All this you believe, as iJ _Yeu said so in 1898, You have [Occrmed im your opinion by evers- Qs at has happened since. Will you ist! 8 candidate who, it he bave bis {2.208 Admit will aecomplish all these ag > because he and his party give you by Coes promise of justice to 10,000,- «. dvistics, and at the came time threat- Gon 2°08" injustice and wrong to 10,- "00 Americans? poll Sot vote for candidate for the ptt. oF help to bring « party into fon ile they pant one heel ox vad of Booker Washington, eit? on the foreiead” of Robert Maus," the flag over Aguinaldo and Wo, GEORGE PB, HOAR, » Worcester, Masa, HORNBLOWER. RATIONAL HONOR OVER COLONIAL QUESTIONS. ‘Why Judge Hornblower De- | clines to Support Bryan. Opinion of a Leading New York Jurist Whose Elevation to the Supreme Beach Was Beaten by D. B. Ri Dg ak er eg eee a ea ae eel New York.) ‘Judge William B. Hornblower of New York, who was nominated to the Su- preme bench of the United States by President Cleveland, and whose confirm- ation was beaten in the Senate for pure- ly personal causes by David B. Hii, has made the following statement why-he, a ‘Democrat, cannot support Bryan: I have been repeatedly asked during ‘the past few weeks what, in my judg ‘ment, is the duty of a Gold Democrat ‘who is also an Anti-Imperialist, im the pending presidential campaign. The question is by no means a simple one, and i can well understand and appreciate the position taken by such men as Mr. Schurz, Mr. Shepard and Mr. Olney. For my own part, however, I cannot see my way clear to reaching their conclu- sions. “The same reasons which compel ved me to oppose Mr. Bryan in 1896 com- pel me to oppose him in the present cam- paign. All the heresies, financial and Populistic, whieh were embodied in the un-Democratic, crazy-quilt platform of 1896 are readopted without any attempt at modification or mollification by the Kansas City platform. The 16 to 1 plank is expressly reafirmed and redeclared, and this at the instance of Mr. Bryan himself. I cannot support a candidate sho stilt adheres to « proposition which to my mind, is a monstrosity and which. if carried into effect, would in my judg nent produce, untold disaster to al lasses of the community and bring dix ronor and humiliation to our nation. The ‘act, if it be a fact, that recent leginta jon bas made it dieult for Mr. Bryar 0 carry Into practice his avowed princi ples does not, it seems to be, make it any the more right to vote for a man who still maintajns these principles. It fs quite within the possibilities that dur- ing his administration, it he should be elected, a complete change might be ef. fected in the political composition of beth houses of Congress, and the verdict of the people expressed at the polls in favor of Mr. Bryan's election as President might be carried into effect. It will cer ainly be Mr. Bryan's duty, according to his expressed declaration, to do what i him lies to bring about this result. It Is not to be forgotten that Mr. Bryan Js not only the candidate of what is left of the Democratic party, but he is the ‘candidate also of the Populist party, and ‘has accepted the nomination on thelr plat- form. The radical notions of the Popu-_ lists, if ever carried into effect in this country, would reduce popular govern- ‘ment to a position where we should be the laughing stock of the mations, and ‘would produce a reaction in the minds of the voters which would carry us far in the direction of domestic imperialism, which I suppose will be conceded to be of vastly more moment to us and to our posterity than colonial imperialism. In- deed, the chief objection to colonial im- perialism is Its probable effect upon our domestic institutions, and its tendency to- wards enlarging the powers of the execu- tive as between the executive and the legislative departments of the gorern- ment, and towards increasing the pow- ers of the Federal government as be tween itself and the States. ‘The question as to what is the “para- mount issue” in this campaign is one on which men may honestly differ. Tt seems to me, however, that the most important issue before us at the present moment is whether our domestic affairs are to be thrown into confusion and exposed to dis- aster. The rights and wrongs of our co- Jonial possessions must in this emergency be subordinated to the rights and wrongs of our own affairs. Furthermore, I am by no means satis- fied that Mr. Bryan would be » safe per- son to whom to intrust the imperialistic questions which will confront us in the future.+ In my judgment he ought to have made his Sight at the time when the treaty with Spain was before the Sen- ate. He should have upheld the hands of such dissenting Republicans as Sena- tor Hoar, and he should have opposed to the bitter end the principle of buying for- eign peoples without their consent and in the midst of a war for independence on their part. By supporting the treaty Mr. Bryan made himself a party to its com- pact, and is, more than any other one man, except Mr. McKinley, responsible for the situation, The treaty was ratf fied, the purchase money was paid, the Islands are in our possession. In my judgment, the question of their future and of our future, as determined indi- reetly by their future, must wait until we have settled the question of the present, and that question is whether honesty, in- tegrity and common sense shall be’ ap- plied to the financial affairs of the United States, or whether popular approval shall be given to the vagaries, whims, and fal- lacies of the Populists and Bryanites, with all the resulting disaster and dis- honor. WILLIAM B. HORNBLOWER. Mee Ya tah “What I denounce is a Protective Tariff, It is false economy and the most vicious political principle that has ever cursed this country."—Will- jam Jennings Bryan in « speech in the House of Representatives, 1804, advocating the passageof the Wilson- Gorman Free Trade Tariff Law. SCOTT. SOUTHERN PROGRESS UNDER PROTECTION. Improvement Directly Traceable to Protection, Acknowledged and Understood by South- ¢ra Business Men and Planters, Whose Sympathies Are with Republicanism. (By Hon. N. B, Scott, United States Senator, of West Virginia.) ‘The South is the citadel of Democracy in this country; it has also always been the citadel of ‘free trade. Twenty-five years ago a protectionist Southerner was almost as rare as a white blackbird. The overthrow of the old Whig party had practically eradicated that element of po- litical society in that section. But since then a great change has been gradually going on. The growth of pro- tectionist sentiment in the South during the last quarter century is one of the most important developments of recent political history. It is a fact susceptible of ample proof that whenever we have had a protective tariff the whole country, North and South, has prospered, and whenever we have had a low tariff, or practically free trade, the country has suffered from hard times. In every branch of productive indus- try that can be named there has been & i << : ee. Ss ss Be hie? a = = ere i. EXPORTS nen ae Ke = ee, Hawa: [i Soy Be ae —o nae 4 ‘ cee in Son ey 1m fe fea r208 NY ee Ht ae epee... $3,723,057 ap (iemrots Naima 3 Ve Sa ed oc ae ae oe 4 $13,509,148 J ld on Nr ¥ EA 4 EXPORTS Dh 3 oo = 1 vy ¢ Si Oa “ PHILIPPINES: oe Tas prey 1895 Pe ah ea oe ge ) s1i9.255 WR Oe ky / <j 1900 Sst nis yf: $2,640,449 By, “It Sort o’ Looks as If I'd Have to Expand.” increased activity and increased profit during McKinley's administration as compared with the previous low tariff of Cleveland's administration. In these benefits the South bas fully participated and shared equally with the North. All this progress, improvement and profit is due mainly to the Republican protective tariff, operating according to the fixed gold standard, The change of opinion among the Southern business men in regard to the principle of the tariff and other funda- mental business principles during the present campaign has been wonderful; in fact, quite revolutionary. Tn West Virginia the feeling in favor of protection is very strong; in fact, the inhabitants realize that the Republican taridf on coal and iron has been the mak ing of the State. The farmers of the State also appreciate the rise in prices of farm products, which they see is due not so much to bountiful crops as to a good market for those crops. The re- cent tremendous increase in the foreign demand for American coal is also appre- ciated at its fall value by the West Vir- ginia people, and they are fully aware that it has been rendered possible by the protection afforded to home products by the Dingley tariff. - ‘The banking house of Hambleton & Co. of Baltimore, all of the members of which are prominent Democrats, have come out with a circular to their clients and correspondents all over the South, in which they advocate the defent of Bry- an and the reelection of McKinley, on account of the great benefits to the South which have accrued from the workings of the Republican financial and commer- a policy during the last four years. Tn brief, no section of the country has ‘had a larger share of the general pros- ‘perity during the present administration ‘than the South, and it has been due main- ly to the operation of the Republican tar iff and currency laws, as the Southern business men now understand and ac- Amowledge. Never before in the history of the United States has the output of the Southern iron ore and pig-iron, lum- ber, coal and coke, been so large as it has been in the past two years; and not for years, if ever, have the prices been so high.’ Never before was so large a pro- portion of Southern products shipped from Southern ports. Never before has money loaned there at such low interest. All this has occurred under the gold standard aud the protective tariff. A few years ago the South had practically no manufactures; it has now over $1,000,- 000,000 invested in factories, paying over $350,000,000 in wages, and producing be- tween $1,500,000,000 ‘and $2,000,000,000 products yearly.’ Most of this increase has been secured under the present ad- ministration, and is directly due to the operation of the Republican policies, N. B, SCOTT, EAMES. AMERICANS ARE RATURAL PiGHEERS. We Must Advance Commer- | cially, Being Producers. Must Seck Markets Elsewhere and Cre: ate New Openings for Our Goods— Expan-ion Natural io a Nation's Lite. (By John C. Eames, of the H. B. Claftin Co., of New York.) How any man at all interested in the advancement and welfare of this great country can preach the doctrine of anti- expansion is more than I can understand. Anti-expansion means contraction, or at least that would be the result. Unless we seek markets for our goods outside of the limits of our own country we cannot advanee commercially. We are a coun- try of producers. Not ouly do we draw from nature's bountiful supplies of the ground, but, by using the ingenuity Providence bas given us, we have demon- strated that we can by modern machin- ery turn out more manufactured goods than we can use. Therefore we must not only seek markets elsewhere, but we must create new markets for our produc- tions. ‘To do this our country must have at least a foothold in other countries, commercially at least. Our occupancy of Cuba and Porto Ric: has assured us of the greater part of thé trade with those islands. The influence for good has not stopped there, but i has extended to all the Spanish-speaking countries of America. Inquiries “frou these countries for American goods anc manufactures are becoming more numer ous every day. I wish to say right here from my owt knowledge of the business men in Cuba and from what they have said to me per sonally, that | am sure that their conti dence in us alone was what made then continue business on the islands and fee ‘that there was a future for them. With out an exception the business men from Havana and other cities in Cuba have ‘stated frankly to me that if the United States should withdraw entirely from Cuba they themselves would feel obliged to go out of business: that all business confidence would be shaken, Speaking especially of fabrics manu: factured from cotton, think how impor tant it is that we find new markets for our cotton goods, Of the nine to twelve millions of bales of raw cotton produced in this country two-thirds of it is ex- ported and made up into cotton cloths abroad. The exportation of the raw ma- terial in itself is an immense factor in our foreign trade and commerce, but how much better it would be, instead of send- ing two-thirds of the raw cotton abroad and using one-third in manufacturing goods in this country, to export one-third and use two-thirds here, exporting the finished product, thereby doubling the namber of our mills and factories and giving employment to twice the number of operatives. It is not probable that we will ever gain very much of a foothold on Obittese shores, for it does not seem to be the de- sire of the people of this country at large ‘that we should expand to that extent. But we have the Philippine Islands, prae- tically forced upon us by cireumstances, which in the near future will prove to ‘be one of the most valuable territorial acquisitions that we have made since the original thirteen States were organized, Not only can we, in time, supply the seven or eight million inhabitants of those islands with practically everything that they do not raise or manufacture themselves, but we can use the islands as a stepping-stone to Asiatic countries. ‘The majority of the large Hongkong and Shanghai houses already have branches in Manila, as well as representatives in New York; this will complete the chain of commercial intercourse between this country and China. ‘What we need to expand oar trade and commerce with other countries is a broad and iiberal poliey by this government such as the present administration has adopted. f JOHN ©, EAMES, New York. ~ WARREN. WHAT REPUBLICANISHI HAS DONE'N WYOM'RG. Miners and Stcckraisers Are Receiving Good Returns. Senator Warren Tells Why the West Will Return Good Majorities for McKinley and Roosevelt This Year. ee Re ee ee eee eee States Senator.) The people of Wyoming are vitally and intensely interested in the outcome of the present campaign. Wyoming has been a State but a little over eight years, and of this period four years each of Demo- eratic and Republican government have served to impress upon the minds of its people two distinct and impressive ob- Ject lessons. ‘The first period was dur- ing the Democratic administration from 1893 to 1896 inclusive, in which we suf- fered so severely in business matters and when our material conditions were con- fessedly so devoid of hope that as we look back it all seems like a hideous nightmaze. ‘The second period of four years is that formed by the McKinley administration. At the outset of it we were awakened to life and hope. During this time our industries, depressed and unprofitable under Democratic policies, have become prosperous, and our business ventures remunerative and satisfactory. The ranches, farms, cattle, sheep, mines and railroads of our State all give substantial returns to the capital and labor expend- ed upon them, and our people, instead of being constant borrowers, are now pay- ing their debts and becoming lenders. Bryan's scare heads—“Expansion, Im- perialism snd Militarism™—are not an issue of the campaign in Wyoming. This State is the product of expansion. Every foot of its area of 97.000 square miles was formed from territory acquired by acts of expansion such as the Louisiana purchase, the seizure of the Oregon coun- try, the Mexican treaty, and the Cali- fornia purchase, and all this without the consent of the governed. One of our Wyoming volunteers who, when the war broke out, was a leading Democratic politician of the State, who went to the Philippines as a private and through merit won 2 commission, recent- ly -yrote home as follows: “I would like to be home so that I could vote against Bryan. I hope he will be defeated so badly that the buga- boo word Imperialism will never be heard again.” The chief industries in Wyoming are live stock raising, farming, coal mining and railroad operation. Sheep, cattle and horse raising form the greatest in- dustry of the State. During the four years of Democratic administration, and under the direct operations of the Wil- son tariff law, the condition of the sheep and wool industry in Wyoming was ap- palling. Sheep brought less than one dollar & head; wool sold for five cents and sometimes less per pound, and mut- ton shipments would scarcely realize the railroad freight to market. During that four years the highest annual assessed valuation of all the sheep in the State was $1,308,000. But with the McKinley administration and the Dingley tariff of 1897 sheep, which could scarcely find a purchaser at a dollar a head, now sell for four dollars. Wool now brings from fourtean to seven- teen cents, Mutton now sells for from four to six cents a pound on foot. Aod the assessed valuation of sheep in Wy- oming is now $5,426,493, a gain in four years of over 300 per cent, The contrast between the cattle in- dustry under Democratic and Republi- can administrations is almost as start- ling. From 1893 to 1897 depression and ruin was the rule. But, as in the sheep business, the election of McKinley and inauguration of Republican _ policies wrought a marvelous change. Mixed herds of cattle for the past three years have sold for thirty to thirty-five dollars a head; calves bring fifteen to twenty dollars ‘a head, and steers now net the cattle raiser from forty-five to fifty-five dollars each. The assessed valuation of cattle in the State now amonnts to $6,- 154,000 and is rapidly increasing. ‘Under the past four years of Reput- licanism, Wyoming has grown to be an important factor among the coal-produc- ing States. During the four years of Democratic rule, with the same number of mines as at present, the annual pro- duction was 2,439,311 tons as against 4,500,000 tons per annum during the past two years of the McKinley adminis-_ tration. The increase in production. means more miners, more days worked, better pay. ‘The most hopeful feature of Wyom- ‘ing’s business condition is to be found in ‘the fact that its local banks now carry the credits of its business people. The deposits of Wyoming banks have increas- ed four-fold in the past four years and the number of depositors has increased five-fold. Western banks are now as in- dependent of the East as the East is of Europe, and it will be difficult, I think, for Mr. Bryan to convince our people that this comfortable state of affairs is not due directly to the wise and patriotie policy of the Republican party. In 1896, when four years of depression and disaster had almost driven our people to despair, Bryan carried the State by about 250 plurality. Now if the people ‘will spare time from business, from the ‘ranch and from the mine to go to the ‘polls, tis plurality will not only be lost to-Mr. Bryan, but the MeKinley and Roosevelt electors will earry the State by a substantial majority FRANCIS E. WARREN. ) United States Senator. _ BALDWIN. CONSOLIDATING ROADS ASSISTS THE EMPLOYES, Better Chance for Rail‘oad Men than Ever Before. A Return to the Old System of High Freights, High Fares and Jerk- water Railroads Is an Im- possibility. Ley William H. Baldwin, Jr, President of the Long Island Railroad.) ‘To appreciate the significance of the value of railroad consolidation to the pub- lic, it is only necessary to attempt to conceive of a return to former conditions, ‘The small independent railroads, with thelr relatively small number of em- ployes, each road with its own standards of equipment dependent upon the idiosyn- crasies of its prineipal officers or direc- tors; each road with responsibilities to the public as a carrier only to the extent of its own short line—all these limita- tions suggest a local independence which would permit to the railroad the employ ment of labor on the basis of “supply” for its small demands. On the other hand, the gradual growth of large systems composed of many such small lines produces a new and constant- ly growing responsibility to the public, until finally a point is reached where the law of supply and demand. affects but remotely the skilled labor necessary in transportation service. The function per- formed by railroads has become too im- portant to the body politic to permit of any solution of these serious labor and wage questions, except by intelligent con- sideration on the part of the representa- tives both of the management and of the employes. ‘The effect of consolidation hax brought many good results to the employes: Am increased ability on the part of the raik roads to pay higher wages; to employ more men; an improvement in standards of tracks and equipment, which Lue re- duced the hours for a day's work and has made the service less dangerous. It has also made the employment of men in the service more regular throughout the year and thus kept together a regular force, and has developed a code of stand- ard rules, governing the army of em- ployes, which have dignified their em- ployment and made more permanent their positions. ‘The saving by consolidation is due to the ability to develop business econom- ically. Conversely, the business of any trunk fine to-day could not be handled by a series of independent lines with varying standards, at the present rates which are profitable to the larger lines. With the improved eaciency and economy of trans- portation, rates have constantly declined and traffic has been continually develop- ed. With increased density of traific, the number of employes has been incseas- led in proportion and has been paid a higher wage. The improved facilities and higher speed of trains have made the day's work for a trainman, not one hun- dred miles as a maximum, but as a min- imum, so that to-day, with high speed trains, the trainman may earn in two hours” time a wage higher than he earn ed in earlier days in five hours’ time. Even though the wage per mile ran were the same to-day as in past years, the ac- tual work which the trainman can phy- sically do within reasonable hours i oftentimes 100 per cent greater. ‘The lo- comotive engineer of to-day may average easily one hundred and seventy-fivesmiles per day, and at an increased rate of pay over the one-hundred-mile day of the past. In railroads, more than in any class of labor in this country, we have seen the results of wise leadership on the part of the trade un.ons. Both capital and labor aim at monopoly; the best result is ob- tained only when intelligent counsel pre- vails, The railroads are moving on to- ward greater consolidations and with con- stantly increasing benefit to their million employes and to the.public. More and more each year the managements of rail- roads acknowledge their public duties, ‘more and more each year the operation ‘of railroads is becoming a goveramental function, so that, as I see it, the best condition will be reached when the re- lations between the government and the railroads are intelligently defined. with the management and operation left in the hands of private persons. ‘The idenl condition is to so operate the railroads as to approach an ideal governmental operation and yet to retain the ownership in private capital. The history of rallroad wages has shown that the public has been willing always to recognize the responsibilities of railroad men, and has given its sym- pathy to them’ in their reasonable de- mands. The employes, as a rule, have shown an intelligent understanding of the reasonable wage, and when they have not acted fairly and wisely they have not been supported by the public, have been refused their demands by the railroads and have learned that reason must prevail, ‘cant Maes New York. REMEMBER! “If there is anyone who believes the Gold Standard is good thing, oF that it must be maintained, 1 warn him not to cast his ballot for me, be- cause I promise him it will not be maintained in this country longer than Tam able to get rid of ft."—Will- fam Jennings Bryan ina speech at Knoxville, Tenn., Sept. 16, 1896. A FEW OF THE DEMOCRATS, POPULISTS AND SILVER W.M. Stewart, Nevada, U. S. Senator. McKinley promises the better administration. Bryan preached treason in encouraging the Filipinos to resist. Lee Mantle, Butte, Montana, ex-U. S. Senator. Bryan would degrade the American flag. James H. Eckels, Comptroller of Currency under President Cleveland. Afraid of free silver and against Bryanism. W. D. Bynum, ex-Congressman and Democrat. Indiana. Favors sound money and scouts the idea of "imperialism." Col. Oliver C. Sabin, formerly secretary of the Silver Knights of America. The present money standard has proved the best. Free trade means pauperism. Is an expansionist." BRYAN REPUDIATED BY THE VOTERS OF HIS OWN STATE BRYAN REPUDIATED BY THE VOTERS OF HIS OWN STATE Dr. George L. Miller, founder of the Omaha Herald. Bryan unsafe. Judge Eleazer Wakeley_d the leader of the Omaha bar. Because Bryan is mistaken about the Philippines. William A. Paxton of Nebraska, who twice assisted Bryan's election to Congress. Silver. Thomas B. McPherson, President of the Omaha Cattle Loan Co. and cashier of the Union Stock Yards National Bank. Bryan's election would cause a panic. Euclid Martin, of Omaha, for years a leader of the Democratic party, formerly Chairman of the Democratic State Committee and Postmaster of Omaha under Cleveland. Favors the present stable currency. Edward Riley, of Omaha, party wheehorse. Bryan's failure as a prophet, and prosperity. F. B. Lawrence, President of the Lawrence Shot and Lead Co. Nebraska, has voted Democratic since 1864. Wants stable currency. E. Wyman, Shelton, Neb., Populist member of Legislature. Will not fuse with the Democrats. George E. Pritchett, Nebraska, a lifelong Democrat. Money issue. B. T. Farnsworth, former Democratic city attorney of South Omaha, Neb. Because Bryan has been giving aid to the Filipinos. Judge W. D. McHugh, leading attorney, Omaha. Bryan's failure as a prophet. Warren Snitzler, Nebraska, nominee of the Gold Democrats in 1897 for Supreme Court Justice. General principles. Dr. John T. Pottot, formerly a member of the Illinois Legislature. George W. Jones, Lawrenceville, Ill., formerly sheriff of Crawford County and a leading Democrat. Believes in expansion. The administration has proved its competency in handling all questions. Judge W. C. Duncan, of Columbus, Ohio. Cannot support the principles of Popocracy, and is for expansion. Judge N. B. Hyatt, Webster City, Iowa. Sound money and expansion. Jas. B. Miller, a life-long Democrat and business man of Mt. Carroll, Ill., after reading the statement signed by Wm. T. Baker of Chicago announcing his intention to vote for President McKinley this year, said: "The sentiments of Mr. Baker are mine exactly. I could not express them in clearer or more forcible language. I shall vote for McKinley." James S. Evans, southern Democrat, now of Chicago. Democratic party is hypocritical in talking about consent of the governed in the Philippines after forcing white supremacy in the South. Adolph Hirsch, of Heller Hirsch & Co., New York. Sound money. L. C. Mead, Fresno, Cal., ex-member of, Legislature. Democrats at Kansas City were cowardly on silver. S. M. Large, Athens, Ill., ex-member Legislature. McKinley has given good administration. William Bourner, Vandalia, Ill., farmer. Cannot swallow the Kansas City platform. G. Van Hoorebecke, Carlyle, Ill., ex-United States District Attorney. Imperialism is a bugaboo and dislikes 16 to 1. James Rice, Denver, Colo., ex-Secretary of State. Free silver has proved to be a mistake. E. E. Andersen, New York City, cotton broker. Democrats cannot assume responsibility for Bryan. William C. Webster, prominent attorney, Nokomis, Ill., and life-long Democrat. Believes in continuing prosperity. Lloyd Jackson, Baltimore, Md., Bryan's manager in '96. Kansas City platform is un-American on expansion. W. F. Ritter, Jersey City, Democratic Alderman. In favor of holding the Philippines. Lyman Henry, Ouray, Colo., Chairman Populist Committee. Four years have shown the Republicans were right. J. M. Dill, Belleville, Ill., Judge Circuit Court. The Republican party was proven right in '96. Jacob Stern, Erie, N. Y., Surrogate of Erie County. "I am what Bryan calls an imperialist." Fred Dahler, Pana, Ill., President Altgeid Club in '96. Favors expansion and opposes free silver. "Jack" Hale, Tilford, S. D., large wool grower. McKinley's administration has helped farmers. Henry Kellar, Sault Center, Minn., State Senator. Is an expansionist and sound money man. G. D. Perkins, Minneapolis, Minn., St. Anthony veteran. Has grown tired of Bryanism. Timothy Coakley, Boston, Mass., lawyer and free silver man. Does not wish to see American flag hauled down. S. Robinson, Marceline, Mo., Democrat for 70 years. The anti-expansion argument is thinner than cheese cloth. A. S. Wilderman, St. Clair County, Illinois, Circuit Judge. Democracy no longer has a definite policy. H. S. Foote of San Francisco, United States District Attorney in the Cleveland administration. Charles W. Lyman, President of the Commercial National Bank, Omaha. Always been a Democrat. Is against radicalism as represented by Bryan. William F. Wapplch, resigned from Douglass County (Neb.) Democratic Council because he could not endorse the Kansas City platform. Democratic party is populistic. W. L May, ex-State Fish Commissioner of Nebraska. Voted for Palmer and Buckner in 1896. Silver. Lee W. Spratren, Omaha, prominent worker in the Democratic ranks. Silver. E. L. Stone, of Dewey & Stone, furniture dealers, Omaha. Prosperity and believes in letting well enough alone. William M. Bushman, leading warehouseman, Omaha. Prosperity. Dr. George Tilden, Omaha. Democratic worker for many years. Silver and the Philippine question. Henry W. Yates, President Nebraska National Bank. Many years a democratic worker. Believes in letting well enough alone. Dr. H. Chambers, Fremont, Neb. Active supporter of Bryan in 1896. Bryan's predictions in 1896 came untrue. N. J. Pascoe, Dodge County, Nebraska. For twenty-five years a democrat. Expansion and sound money. Julius Beckman, Fremont, Nebraska, a leading business man. Bryan unsafe. Is satisfied with present prosperity. General Walter S. Turnbull, a San Francisco capitalist. Horace G. Platt of San Francisco, Cal., a prominent lawyer. J. W. Oates, brother of Governor Oates of Georgia, of Santa Rosa, Cal. Formerly Democratic candidate for State Senator. George W. Baker, a leading San Francisco lawyer. Mr. Baker handled all the funds of the Silver Republicans in San Francisco and all California in 1896. William D. English of San Francisco, Cal., formerly chairman of the Democratic State Committee and State Harbor Commissioner. Brother of ex-Congressman Warren D. English. Colonel C. H. Maddux of San Francisco, formerly State Senator. Robert Y. Hayne, a member of the San Francisco bar. Crittenden Thornton of San Francisco, the lawyer. Russell Heath, an influential farmer in Santa Barbara, Cal. E. F. Bernard of Fresno, Cal., the banker. James A. Leisen of Menomine, Mich., formerly Democratic State Senator. E. J. Pemberthy, formerly Democratic Postmaster of Houghton, Mich. W. C. Dewitt, for many years corporate counsel of Brooklyn. J. William, president of the West Virginia Bar Association. J. Hervey Cook of Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, N. Y. Edgar H. Gans, one of the ablest attorneys in Baltimore, Md. Wants sound money. Believes imperialism a straw man. H. H. Waldo, life-long Democrat, Rockford, Ill. Don't want free silver. Judge William Newton, Flint, Mich. In favor of expansion as a Jeffersonian Democratic policy. W. W. Ford, Bloomfield, Mo., for years one of the leading Democrats of Stoddard County. Believes that expansion is right and cry of imperialism is senseless. Thomas F. Ryan of New York, a Democrat and associated with William C. Whitney in business enterprises. Prosperity and the money issue. Sidney V. Lowell, prominent Democratic attorney of Brooklyn. Bryan's position in the Philippine rebellion is treasonable. John Johnson, recently Chairman of the Democratic Central Committee of McDonald County, Missouri. Prosperity. R. C. Springate, business man, El Paso, Ill. We should let well enough alone. Webster Nance of Hubbard, Mc., who has been a Democrat for sixty years. W. A. Peffer, Kansas, ex-U. S. Senator. Bryan's action in connection with the Philippines is treason. Hon. Charles Denby, of Evansville, Ind., President Cleveland's Minister to China. Mr. Bryan first urged the purchase of the Philippines from Spain, and then, as soon as the islands were purchased he set up the cry of imperialism, and harps upon it night and day, which he knows to be false. Marlon Butler, North Carolina, U. S. Senator. Democrats carry elections by unlawful means. W. E. English, Indianapolis, ex-Congressman, and son of the Democratic nominee for Vice-President in 1880. For expansion and sound money and for supporting an honest administration. Joseph H. Outhwaite, of Columbus, O., ex-Congressman and a leader of his party. Want sound money. Nothing in imperialism. KANSAS APPRECIATES McKINLEY PROSPERITY M. B. Nicholson, Council Grove, Kan. Judge District Court. "The present attitude of the Democratic party is not patriotic." J. M. Dunsmore, Speaker Kansas House of Representatives, 1893. I am a loyal American and propose to support candidates who will vote to hold every inch of ground acquired by war. Paul F. Jones, Marion, Kan., fusion nominee for Senator in 1896. I have always been a Democrat, but I can't see how a man can call himself a Democrat and array himself under the banner of Bryan. W. A. Choguill, Humboldt, Kan., fusion nominee for Legislature in 1898. The Republican party is the party of progress; the Democratic the party of negation. I shall vote the Republican ticket. Judge B. H. Thompson, Norton, Kan. With prosperity at home and the country enjoying the respect of the world, this is not the time for a change. F. H. Horton, Mayor of Clifton, Kan. Mr. Bryan's prophecies have failed to come to pass, and he and his party are now acting unpatriotically. James Jackson, ex-County Clerk, Oberlin, Kan. I shall go with the Republican party because it has principles and stays by them. Professor W. W. Runyon, Marlon, Kan. The Phillippe policy of the Democrats is unpatriotic, contradictory and absurd. George W. Simmons, Argentine, Kan. President of a club of forty Democrats who voted for Bryan, but will vote for McKinley. As between Populism and socialism, filtered through the channel of Bryanism, we prefer McKinleyism. J. T. Gaskell, Mayor of Sterling, Kan. I don't want a change. Judge R. J. Graham, Ottawa, Kan. I am in accord with this administration on the issue Mr. Bryan calls "immeralism." L. L. Seeley, Kingman, Kan., nominated this year for County Commissioner by the fusionists, declines, saying: I believe a continuance of the Republican party in power will be for the country's good. W. H. Savery, Populist County Attorney, Cloud County, Kansas. I will take the stump for McKinley because I believe he is right. Orson King, Mayor of Randolph, Kan. Present conditions make it impossible for me to again vote for Mr. Bryan. Will Bozorth, Catlin, Kan. I have a boy in the Philippines, and I want to stand by the party that stands by my boy. C. E. Collins, Baxter Springs, Kan. Populist leader. McKinley's administration has brought prosperity. B. J. Jones, Hutchinson, Kan. Populist State Senator. Republicans are right on the money question. James Donlivan, Lakin, Kan, Chairman Democratic Committee. Bryan represents too many political parties. T. W. Wool, Altelope, Kan., ex-Confederate soldier. Bryan's course has encouraged Aguinaldo in rebellion. P. J. Hamble, Valley Falls, Kan, Chairman Populist Committee. Convinced free silver is a fake. J. J. Frey, Topeka, Kan., ex-managing stake. Fe road. The Republican party runs the country on correct business principles. John Rehrig, Burlingame, Kan., ex-Populist Representative, McKinley is right on the money question. C. W. Mains, Sewell County, Kan, Populist Probate Judge. Has had enough anti-patriotic utterances. Rev. P. E. Jones, Marion, Kan., minister and Populist. McKinley is right on the Philippine question. J. W. Farrell, Wier City, Kas, Captain Spanish war. Democrats cannot consistently fuse with Populists. James Lofty, Council Groves, Kan., Probate Judge. McKinley has made a good President. W. E. Kibbe, Council Groves, Kan., Populist leader. Bryanism is like rainbow chasing. John Brown, Agency Township, Page County, Kan. Well satisfied with this administration and prosperity. Wm. Addis, ex-Mayor of Emporia, Kan. Thos. W. Wood, Marion County, Kan. W. A. Disch, ex-Secretary Populist Convention Central Committee, Labette County, Kansas. John Larson, Populist Central Convention Committee, Riley County, Kansas. M. J. Garbett, Populist, Jefferson County, Kansas. A. V. Houghton, Cottonwood Falls, Kan. Sam Pratt, Populist, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. J. West Goodwin, editor Sedalia, Mo. Afraid of free silver. Imperialism is mere rubbish. Dr. R. S. Henry, Charleston, W. Va. "For McKinley from the crown of my head to the soles of my feet." Major A. Burlow, Charleston, W. Va. Want sound money. Chas. Enlow, Populist, Wabaunsee County, Kansas. Wm. Clarkson, Populist, Marion, Kan. L. W. Kee, Concordia, Kan. Capt. John Ritchie, Eldorado, Kan. John Livermore, Harper County, Kansas. J. H. H. Kelly, Council Grove, Kan. Geo. Ross, Washington, Kan. John Brown, Lomax, Kan. Reuben Kent, Spring Mill, Kan. C. Balley, Spring Hill, Kan. C. B. Laley, Spring Hill, Kan. O. F. Nelson, Brown County, Kansas. B. G. Hopkins, Council Grove, Kan. Judge Shipp, Ft. Scott, Kan. W. C. Short, Osborn County, Kansas. Brey Cassaway, Spring Hill, Kan. Arthur J. Heath, Wilson County, Kansas. Geo. W. Bayne, Oberlin, Kan. Dr. Carl Swenson, President Bethany College, Lindsborg, Kan. Prosperity. Dr. N. S. Tobey, Salina, Kan. A. A. Newman, department store, Arkansas City, Kan. Prosperity. Geo. Crotzer, farmer, Delaware County, Kansas. Prosperity. H. H. Daniels, painter, Delaware County, Kansas. Prosperity. Elle F. Krause, Delaware County, Kansas. Prosperity. J. S. Faulk, carpenter, Delaware Court House. W. M. Daniels, painter, Delaware County, Kansas. Prosperity. Anthony Hahn, Sumner County, Kan. Andrew Downer, Ellis County, Kan. J. F. Kelsey, Jewell, Kan. Fryer Angood, Harvey, Kan. S. A. Black, Riley, Kan. M. J. Garrett, Jenerson, Kan. W. Whipky, Endosdae, Kan. J. L. Hopkins, Kingman, Kan. J. H. Lancaster, Franklin, Kan., a soldier in the Philippines. Fred Ott, Eudora, Kan. Burnett Baxter, Franklin, Kan. H. E. Noble, Sherman, Kan. George Dailey, of Ottawa, Kan., a Philippine soldier. Pierce Nossman, Kingman, Kan. O. C. Grove, Harvey, Kan. H. B. Lucas, editor of the McCune (Kan.) Transcript. George B. Shaw, traveling man, Ottawa, Kan. poria, Kan. a Philippine soldier. G. A. Vandever, Hutchinson, Kan. J. W. Berryman, Ashland, Kan. W. L. Thompson, Howard, Kan. who soldiered with Roosevelt in Cairo. W. F. Noble, St. John, Kan. William Collins, Burton, Kan. V. Prindle, Burton, Kan. David Hanselman, Burton, Kan. W. T. Davis, Burton, Kan. Judge Jamest, Hoblet, Ill., leading Democrat. Believes in sound money. W. S. Robinson of Marceline, Mo., deserted Bryanism. Col. George W. Wardner of Kansas City, who has always stumped the states for Democracy. Conditions have changed. Hon. J. Sterling Morton, Nebraska, ex-President Cleveland's Secretary of Agriculture. Against Bryanism. Hon. James E. Boyd, the only Democratic governor Nebraska ever had, imperialism is impossible and free silver a mistake. Dennis A. Hayes, President Green Glass International Association: "I do not allow politics to mix with my business affairs, but I cannot help thinking how politics and business go together. Hopefor Mr. McKinley's election from the working man's standpoint. When the Wilson law became effective our trade was reduced 15 per cent in wages. After McKinley was elected wages were restored. I am an expansionist." General John C. Black, of Illinois, former Pension Commissioner. Expansion and favors supporting our men in the Philippines. General Paul Van der Voort, Nebraska, formerly national commander of the G. A. R. Sound money. MANY INDIANA DEMOCRATS WHO KNOW GOOD TIMES MANY INDIANA DEMOCRATS WHO KNOW GOOD TIMES John S. Buzzard, Huntington, Ind., Democratic candidate for sheriff in 1894. Sound money, national growth and commercial and industrial prosperity. Captain L. C. Baird, civil engineer and Spanish war veteran, Jeffersonville, Ind. "I am for expansion and sound money." John T. Strange, attorney, Marion, Ind. Delegate to the Democratic National Convention of 1896, late Democratic candidate for Grant county circuit judge. Believes in letting present prosperous conditions alone, and that McKinley's administration deserves endorsement. Joseph Newberger, ex-postmaster Matthews, Ind. Hon. George T. Whittaker, Dunkirk, Ind., state attorney. "Bryan is a many-sided, dangerous man. I am opposed to his disloyal proposition to haul down the flag in the Philippines." Herman Hulman, Jr., wholesale grocer, Terre Haute, Ind. "The financial question is, of course, the main issue with me, but I approve the foreign policy of the McKinley administration. I regard Mr. Bryan's views, both on the money question and foreign affairs, as unwise, not to say unsafe. I am willing to intrust what interests I have at stake to an administration that has made such a splendid record." A. H. Urban, manager Indiana Shovel Co., New Castle, Ind.: "Bryan is an insincere and dangerous man. The issue in the campaign is Bryanism, and I want to see it effectually and finally blotted out." D. F. Kennedy, Indiana organizer of the American Federation of Labor. Opposed to 16 to 1 and nothing in "imperialism." John Ruby, business man Charleston, W. Va. Sound money. H. D. McCormick, formerly Democratic State Senator in Missouri, now resident in Kentucky. Want sound money. Richard Dalton of Missouri, who contested with William Stone in 1892 for governor. Made Republican speeches this campaign. Col. John P. Irish of California, Cleveland's naval officer at San Francisco. Sound money and expansion. General Charles Tracy, New York. Sound money. L. C. Krauthoff, Illinois. Sound money. L. M. Martin, Iowa. Sound money. W. R. Shelby, Michigan. Sound money. Clinton K. Tharp, Mayor of Washington, Ind., former member of the State Senate. John P. Frenzel, Indianapolis. Sound money. Taiford P. Linn, leading attorney Columbus, Ohio. Sound money. Thomas F. Corrington, Georgia. Sound money. Cordon Woodbury, New Hampshire. Sound money. Louis F. Ogden, Wisconsin. Sound money. Dr. Thomas Geostret, of Salem, Ill., one of the oldest practitioners in Southern Illinois and a life-long Democrat, has renounced Bryan and the Democratic ticket, saying he and his two sons, also Democrats, will work to secure the success of the Republican ticket. He says Bryanism savors too much of anarchism. Samuel Keel of Salem, Ill., who supported Bryan in 1836, has severed his connection with the Democratic party and will vote for McKinley. W. G. Ferguson, a retired farmer of Odin, Ill., and a former Democratic wheelhorse in Maricin County, has served notice on the Democratic leaders that he stands no longer identified with that party and will support McKinley, for the reason that the expansion policy is Democratic doctrine of the Jefferson brand. John Sager, a merchant, Helm, Ill., was raised a Democrat, but has joined the McKinley club of his place, and in a speech on that occasion he repudiated Bryan and all that Bryanism means. Ferdinand Stedenger, editor, Rockford, Ill. Favors prosperity. Against 16 to 1. Samuel Belcher, Gilman, Ill. Against any change. Thomas H. Stokes, Lincoln, Ill., formerly Democratic postmaster. Sugar-coating the Bryan pill does not make it palatable. Bailey Rosette, editor, DeKalb, Ill. McKinley has given a wise and patriotic administration and deserves reelection. Judge Fred Bross, Cairo, Ill. Want a government that will stand for sound principles and practices. A. R. Haines, Canton, Ill., a Democratic Pairlarch. Bryan is a political mountbank, charlatan and trickster. I am for expansion and against 16 to 1. Am opposed to the giving up of a pebble on the Philippines. Judge W. R. Curran, Pekin, Ill., elected judge of Tazewell County by the Democrats six years ago. I am tired of Bryanism and am now devoting my time to the organization of Republican clubs. I. M. Kirkland and Q. C. Ward, Macomb, Ill. We organized the first Gold Democratic club in 1896, with 120 members, but they are all for McKinley. Paul Krauss, Indianapolis, Ind. Albert Lieber, brewer, Indianapolis, Ind. Capt. William H. Hilligoss, Muncie, Ind., for many years on Delaware county Democratic county committee. "Imperialism is a fake." Is an expansionist. Otto Frenzel, Indianapolis, Ind. Sound money. Capt. W. W. Keen, Dunkirk, Ind., served in three different regiments during the civil war and has been a Democrat many years. Opposed to Bryan's scheme of shouting imperialism. It is filmsy and the thinnest thing yet produced. George W. McDonald, secretary of the Gold Democratic Committee of Indiana. Albert Traber, one of the most prominent German-Americans of Indianapolis. G. C. Conn, Elkhart, Ind., ex- Congressman. Present prosperity and opposition to free silver. George A. Tanner, Indianapolis, prominent Democrat. Had enough of 16 to 1 add anti-expansion. Col. Leroy Templeton, Indianapolis, formerly of Fowler. Nothing in the issue of Bryan democracy. Maurice Thompson, Crawfordsville, Ind. Sound money and expansion. Judge Charles N. Pollard, one of the most prominent lawyers of Howard county, Indiana, and his son, Otis Pollard, have repudiated Bryan and announce their intention of supporting President McKinley. Judge Pollard has been prominent in Democratic politics for years and was nominated by President Cleveland in 1885 for a Territorial Judgeship. He is tired of Bryanism. J. C. Carelton, Bedford, Ind., Mexican war veteran, McKinley has promoted soldiers from the ranks. Dr. L. Tibbetts, Rockford, Ill. I voted the Gold Democratic ticket four years ago, but am for McKinley now. I have experienced no change of heart on Bryanism. George Conklin, Sumner, Ill., ext-Town Clerk, Democratic candidate for County Clerk in Kankakee County four years ago. I am in favor of McKinley, prosperity and expansion. F. C. Hasemeyer, Peotone, Ill. I voted the Democratic ticket for fifteen years, but am now opposed to free silver and am in harmony with expansion and McKinley. Professor S. S. Hamill, Jacksonville, Ill. Former instructor and friend of Bryan. I have notified Mr. Bryan that I cannot support him and his policy this year. Dr. C. W. Mathews, Richmond, Ill. I have been a life-long Democrat, but recently declined re-election as County Central Committeeman, and will support McKinley. Dr. R. H. Henry, Peotone, Ill. I have renounced Bryanism and will support McKinley this year. John Cann, Will County, Illinois. Democratic ex-Committeeman. I voted for Bryan four years ago, but will work for McKinley and prosperity this year. Robert Norman, Peotone, Ill., ex-justice of the Peace and member of the Democratic Central Committee. I have come to the conclusion that I cannot vote for Bryan again, for, if Bryan is elected, it will bring a return of hard times. Dr. H. S. Burnett, Raleigh, Saline County, Ill. I was born a Democrat, and would not feel right in any other party, but the unprecedented prosperity of the country will cause me to vote for McKinley this year. Daniel Crabtree, Weber, Jefferson County, Ill. I will be 100 years old next February and have always voted the Democratic ticket, but this year, if I live, I shall vote for McKinley and the whole Republican ticket because I believe it is best. Dr. J. W. Stone, Springerton, III. I cannot support Bryan and his platform this year, but will assist protection and expansion by speech and ballot. Roderick Von. Manstein, Chicago. Ill. President of the Society of Veterans of the German Army in Illinois. Although I am a Democrat I am strongly opposed to the popocratic 16 to 1 fallacy, and shall work and vote for McKinley. Dr. John T. Pollock, former Democratic member of the Illinois Legislature and one of the famous "101" who elected John M. Palmer Senator. Although a chlamydian Democrat I intend to support McKinley and the whole Republican ticket this fall. William Goalby and three sons, Parry, Ill. We have always been Democrats, but the present unpatriotic attitude of the Democratic party and McKinley's splendid administration has caused us to join the Republicans. Louis Schiliervoc, Christian County, Illinois. Farmer. I have always been an uncompromising Democrat, but I am now squerely for McKinley. Frank Maucker, Moline, Ill. I have had work for the past three years and worked overtime till I begged for holidays, and had good wages all the time, and shall no longer vote the Democratic ticket, but support McKinley. John L. Jennings, Burns, Ill. Lifelong Democrat and relative of William Jennings Bryan. I shall vote for McKinley this year, and my change of faith is due to the imperialistic issue. {gecral E. M, Rosser, Virginia, ex-confederate. Sound money. Judge Ny. B. Hornblower, the eminent attorney, New York. Nominated General John Gill, of Baltimore, Md., president of the Mercantile Trust yor Abram S. Hewitt, of Ne hori for Supreme Court bench of the United Sistes by President Cleve and Deposit company, and’ a well-known Democrat in that section: Beli: money system. 'w York, formerly Congressman. Wants land. Afraid of Gryanism in all its branches. 4 «How can sound moiéy Democrats aud reputable citizens Join a sup= porting candidate (Bryanj?”” so 8. Ingalls SAME James M. Beck, United States District Attorney of Pennsylvania—A man nenile Ingalls, President “Big Four" Railroad, Wants # continuance is of that party with which he sympathizes, whatever he may call | Alonzo B. Colt, business man and late Colonel Fourt Ohio, which particl« at himself. If, therefore, one believes in free silver and in hauling down pated in the Porto Rico campaign, ** The flag will never bs hauled down willam R. Grace, ex-Playor of New York, one of the leading merchants the American flag in the Philippines, he is a Dernocrat ; but if he believes at dictation trom foceign or domestic fos, nor will its protection be wyamerica. Sound money and expansion. in honest money and in the supremacy of the flag in our territorial removed, if needed, by a manor woman, white, black or yellow, over «pecan = Possessions, he is a Republican. “Between these | had no hesitation in whom it floats.” Gort Siand. FOF sound money. Tn? the Treasury under President va ae Seams 6 Romnceet Sema Raguiices. Ex-Mayor E. B. Pond of San Francisco. Democratic candidate for Governor oe : William T. Baker, leading business man, ex-President of Board of Trade, of California, 1890, Sound money and expansion. era Daaict B. Sickles, soldier, ex-Coogressmap, New Yar: «The fla cago. Prosperity, sound money, aad believes in supporting the (en sont ry y re = é Roswell Miller, chairman of the board of directors, Chicago, Milwaukeo now ‘losts, and will never cease to float, over the isiands In ie sduilaletention &St. Paul Railroad, “if Bryan were elec.ed there would be woeiul atlsntic and Pacific. Ne man will ever sec it come down.” naa i iin a i ne oat Com Rauread, ARE SUPPORTING McKINLEY 21. CALLISTER, Chairman Republican State Central Commities, Salt Lake City, Utah, ‘September 1, 1900: 4. Swlisbury.sssseeeeeeesee-National Committoomas. cs ssscssscccs-ccss Salt Lake City Carre Ee AUD sess sseseee: EX-COMSTOMMED..o 2. c200ssesseescoeesonveens Salts Lake City Bi ichs0m sss soaeseee ges BE-Proweemting AttOMney...sccseseecceceesses Salt Lake City pond. Daly. seseseee seve sees BEVAR BleCtOF 18GB... .2e oessosecoceseceweeecees Salt Lake City foeet Kearns. soseressssqee-Pronideat Silver King Mining Company....... 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Balt Lake City Juepts E. Caine......-coveeeeCashior Utah Commiereial and Savings Bank. Salt Lake City | Fei Clarks seseseeeveeneene Bae Mayor Salt Lake City. svesesseesesseseesee-Salt Lake City 0. P, Arthur, Aledo, IIL, life-long Democrat, former publisher of the Democratic organ of Mercer County. 1 am for the Republican ticket. I have just returned from Colorado, where I edited a Democratic paper for three years. McKinley will earry Colorado, the slump from Democracy being very heavy. W. 8. Campbell, Springfield, IIL, former Assistant Adjutant-General un- der Altgeld. We have organized a Re- Publican club with 100 charjer mem- bers, all former Democrats, of which i am secretary. There are 1,600 Brit- ish-Americans in Sangamon County, and 90 per cent of them will vote the Republican ticket this fall. Jesse H. Donneil, Moweaqua, Ill. I have always been 2 Democrat, but I am for McKinley and Yates,” and I know of twenty Democratic friends and neighbors who have also changed. Logan Combs, Marion County, illi- tols, sheep raiser, life-long Democrat. In 1896 I recetved 11 cents per pound for my wool, while in 1900 i received 22 cents for it, so why should I not Support McKinley when it is of such Great advantage to the farmers to do 30? Chris Schaeffer, Salem, Ill, old sol- @ter, lice-long Democrat.’ The SicKin- a policy is the only true American policy. | James Foster, elected Constable on the Democratic ticket at Salem, IiL, two years ago. I have always been a Democrat, but will this year support | McKinley. Clem Greene, Samuel Smith, prom!- nent farmers, Onarga, Marion County, Til, We were supporters of Bryan in 1896, but are for MeKinley and the en- tire Republican ticket this year be- cause of the good McKinley times. Charles Missellbrook, farmer, Saline County, Llinois. I am a Democrat, but the times are good enough for me and | do not desire a change. Ex-Judge John L. Hunt, leader of the. Democratic silver “forces of Georgia and the originator of the state silver conventions in 1896, which anticipated and controlled the action of the Democratic State Convention, bas come out tn violent opposition to the present campaign of William Jen- nings Bryan for the presidency. Ex- pansion and national honor are the Feasons. Dr. C. W. Matthews, physician, Cass County, ill, E. Bllery Anderson, New York. Sound money. ‘William J. Jordon, banker central Minos, and a leading Democrat. John A. Gillespie, farmer, Keyes- port, Ill. “Prosperity. W. 8. Wilson, former Superintend- ent of the Illinois Central at Pinck- neyvilie, Il. J. L. James, Superintendent of the County Home, Salem, Ill. O. A. James, Salem, lil George Tubbs, Saiem, Ii J. T. Davis, Salem, iil, c Henry Vursells, Salem, TL. John J. Hopkins, former Democratic Supervisor, Salem, Til, R. 8, Hopkins, Salem, 1, C. E. Minor, Omega, Il, Thomas M. Smith, Salem, Mi. E. H, Boyd and sons, Kinmundy, ML. A. F. Tibbetts of Newgayo, Mich., who ran for Congress in 1896, declares that he is an expansionist and that he leaves the Democratic party because of its unpatriotic attitude and its incon- sistency upon trusts and other issues, Richard Wedekind, twice Mayor of Raymond, Ill, Prosperity. ‘A. B. Provines, Populist, Healds- burg, Cal. Favors expansion and up- holding authority in the Philippines. Captain A. L. Delcambre, of Mount Kisco, N. Y., a well-known Democrat of Westchester County, has announced that he cannot support Bryat and the Kansas City platform. Captain Del- cambre has a son who served in Cuba with the Tist Regiment. He believes in expansion and in letting the flag fly in the Philippines. Hambleton & Co., bankers, Balti- Bwstrode Wilcox, German Demo- exe Farmer, Pana, Ti. I bave never wad the Republican ticket in my life, te, withmy four sons, who have al- wajs been Democrats, I will vote for Kekiniey this fall, Wiliam Bowerdock, cattle shipper, Gratian County, Minos. I have re- runced Bryaaism and the Democratic ary and intend to take the stump fut ihe whole Republican ticket. Oven Scott, Decatur, IMt., ex-Demo- cauc Congressman, Bloomington Dis- tet. 1 supported General Palmer sar years ago, but as a Gold Demo- cat. The only course open to me this yar is to vote for McKinley. Editor Donald of the Volksblatt, jock Island, I, I have been a Demo- at for years and Worked hard for Bryan in 1548. I was one of the speak- lcs at the pro-Boer mass meeting in Icaicago last spring. 1 have given the fivestions involved ‘a this campaign fareful thougt and will support Me- Kinley aud the whole Kepublican teket. ir. Jules Kohl, prominent surgeon, q@uember State Board of Health un- ée Altgeld, St. Ciair County, ilinois. Tam opposed to 16 to 2 and the ery Sout militarism. George Crosby, Belleville, Ill, farm- fe. i am opposed to the socialistic \aéencies of the Democratic party. levis Kontz, T. Buetner, Conrad Fite, Raiph Martin, all of Chicago jd aii German Democrats. We are fst McKinley because he is opposed B15 to 1. Gari Zwanzig, owner of the Volks Sau, Ottawa, IM. I am in favor of deige George W. Wall, Duquoin, It, racr Judge of the Appeliate Court of # Third Judicial District, and two * We cannot stand for the money & of Bryanism. ‘tilam K, Murphy, Pinckneyville, evstate Senator, former Internal- neaue collector, Cairo Distriet, under Peiand. 1 am opposed to the money ak of the Democratic platform. achall J. Browning, Sparta, Til, operator. The money plank of Prism is not to my belief. ‘anes E. Miller, Lincoln, 111, prom- si lawyer. I am bitterly against siver and strongly in favor of the isuanee of the MeKinley admin- Simard Willasey, Kansas, Edgar faty, Il., prominent Jewish mer- aI am against free silver, race ‘ritism in the gubernatorial cam~ #2, and for McKinley's protective ialstration. ¥. L. Mitchell, Chicago, IL, map fisher. I have voted for nine Dem- mitic Presidential candidates, but Sot vote for Bryanism, anarchism, <alism, Populism or 16 to 1. 2 V. Helm, Murdock, Ill I voted Bryan in 1898, but Democracy no er has any charms for me. Jick Damon, Hancock County, TIli- “stock dealer, It is better to be a “ot than a partisan, and I can no ee: foliow the precepts of a party SM civays goes “agin” the govern- a tceKinley’s foreign policy is ‘crrect one, and I, with my two Swill vote for him. .{.2. Eiders, Carterville, 1. 1 Si for Bryan in 1896, but am Ss him now, and have accepted n2esiceney of the MeKinley-Yates BS at Carterville. 2k J. White, Pana, TIL, proml- fe: ish-American, I never voted feaPvutllean ticket in my life, et “id ‘my father, but this time ee 20'* family, consisting of four ei father and myself, will vote fe fsicht Republican tleket from M0 bottom. ore Fowler, Watseka, IiL, life- pi Sesocrat and four years ago a “man. I have always been @ ‘rat, but I want good, honest 7, the stars and stripes to be Lact, the wheels of prosperity ‘) whirling round, and our labor- “asses to have plenty of work; By whole family, I am therefore Meiintey, z Judge W. B. Hornblower, the eminent attorney, New York. Nominated for Supreme Court bench of the United States by President Cleve land. Afraid of Bryanism in all its branches. James M. Beck, United States District Attorney of Pennsylvania—A man is of that party with which he sympathizes, whatever he may call himself. if, therefore, one believes in free silver and in hauling down the American flag in the Philippines, he is a Democrat ; but if he believes. in honest money aud in the supremacy of the flag in our territorial Possessions, he is a Republican. Between these had no hesitation in choosing. I am no longer a Democrat; ham a Republican. Willigm 7. Baker, leadlag business man, exPresident of Board of Trade, Prosperity, sound money, and believes in supportia: admicistration. v a General E. S. Bragg, Wisconsin, No use for Bryanism. a a ees WHO SUPPORT McKINLEY ‘A. B. SEAMAN, Chairman, W. Hl. BRISBANE, Secretary, Denver, Colorado, August 31, 1900: A M. Stevenson .....s.cssse-Late Stato Chairman Teller Silver Republican Committee Wi Mei Nllen cleo rstsSes in Liscanbersesscopo teen NO GM Retabenebale aoc cpessccecsrncscecsestssiicigseincisingeeon ee Bed Wivlans secs seasneesdgeaace spect aneretanassovqanvspoovesovoosoerecocoessoe OPO D.W. 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Babin osc coeeceeeso Lad yO asacscvorseunsoreovomopeoeeseorsreeeeediaho Spelngs Elmer W, Moreith..c...s..-cBx-State Senator. sssscssossvcsscossosscosseceneeee-DOMVOE Reel Deen as asscsecssp be Binta Banaloe 0s facies ecco Dame 3.8, Wolf. ccveveesscesee-ExcIntornal Revenue Goliector Monink recs ococds Clg Cheese ceoctesqeeannsesennestagersbeeoens toe DONWSE Hiarey Muluiz.sccsccecsssveeEx-State Treasurer Maxey Tabor ...c.csssssoce-Manager Brown Palace Hotel. ...sssvsoseseserseeeses-DONVOr Maj. E. D. Huribart ........-Ex-Speaker Colorado House Representatives. ...-....-Daaver Simon Guggeabelin......... Smelter Owner We A Smith. ...-00122...0-Ex-Warden Penitentiary Otto Moare...csssessesses-Capitaliat Henry Gebliart......-.....-Presideat Colorado Packing & Provision Co Charles Kiblee...2---.-...---Btove Manufactacer TE. Darna. .cscscncacse ge E. Moma s-v-sssssssssecees Merchant Joba D. Plemming..c--....-Lawyor Frank Church ......2 soo... Be-County Treaserer E.Bromley......-ssss=-ss tate Seaator J.C. Bells occeeencomeeesBi-Diatlot JQ ween ssseseeseeecenenescnesees sees PQODIO 4. Botton... ..0scscssnsonesOauhiot Firat Natlonal Banik ...--...-02- Colorado Springs WO Ramla oascch cs carpe hte tashatecentngs ssc stosecreescger Walesa Net ee en aie ead jac Coe CaSO ©. K, Guymon. cco esss coves BStabo Benatar 1 vsseesiscsesseescsonus-Beeskearige AM Milt apace criss AMES ne Sesion ontigeteresnicegteeiiv sere AE 3.6, Trombly. vce sceeseesee-Ex-County Commissioner .....scsesessccscessccse Brighton SW Mate os ccssesecees iitate Benatar occ scecococessscrctosescoceeee se efleealey JM. Proeeman.sccccceccssss-Bx-State Senator s-scsesecsconccercinecrecnes Greeley B,J, Batons sore seveveorsnseEx-Oouaty Oat -sesesocccocscsescosveeves Colorado Spriogs W.G, Bvane ccccccccsoeeseesDamvor Tramway C0.s:cssssssesscsssvescsonsssrss,-DOUver J.-.0, Plumb .ccrcssesssseesEa-Connty Commlasloner--..------.... Colorado Springs D. B.C. Browa sessvscceeessss Banker and Capltallahoeevo-vvvvecsccvtccseewenneseesAaam 3-H, Peale assssssssessees Stale Treasurer Richard Broad.........-+---.E8-Chairman Silver Republican Committee WYOMING VOTERS WHO HAVE RETURNED TO McKINLEY Hon. J. M. Wileom.....cee++e.Sheep Busineas..cssssssseceeeseeesceescerseseses-Douglan, Wyo Hon. Timothy Kinney........Sheep Business.........0-00s000ccsecseeccesHtock Springs, Wyo Hon. Melvin Nichols.......--(Supported Bryan an Sliver Tesua, ‘wes formerly a Wepublicaa)ss'...servecess«-Sandance, Wyo Hon. A. D. Chamberlain,.....ProsperitY.csessesssssssesesusntisnsvesoeorccoeeen Dotglan, Wyo Hon. John Beckwith........-Prosperity.....-sssssesssssssssssrovsssnsessercsccRvanaton, Wyo Silas Guthrio....csoecorseos-nS8beep Busines, vscssssscscsseeecsescseeseerees Monrcrott, Wyo William Daley... c.scs.s.«.Shieop Business... svar sssssssscsssceesceesceccecesRtawlton, Wyo Thomas Paintoras.ccccccese-sProsperity..vsssesesesescsessseseonees seoeesee Evanston, We ‘ALM Belo asogoccs cove o-1< Bip Meals sutsecasocstestieecesscdgeesiecler~caandaes Wee Hon, John MeDermott.......Slieep Business. ......1sssssssesessssecseecccccce Gland, Wyo SAW OURAN ssn cous PRomerleS2sconscvsscesccrecss ciscccecoes ccc UIA Welw Hon. D. A. Kingsbury .....-. Prosperity. ssvesssssvesssessossesesccesccecccecc,, Buffalo Woo Thomas Rood... 0. csseree.Prouperity. cs cocecssssvessoeseocsccescccccccrece Chayanne, Wo NG Wieck Me Bi cons css Proepatlays oc ceisoxssceiceslscsassosccesecsee,Ohasenios Woe PS ORIN, eS cntas ns Rem) snc ccec ce Scisciass oss nado hagas 6 IPA lao caraarez ees PPOROOPID soc ees sscosues spesseeeonsesooo se oChageamee We | S, S. Harper, Philadelphia, Pa., man- ager of the Bed Rock Dredging Co. Bryan's election would unsettle busi- ness. H. H, Grace of Wisconsin, Demo- eratic candidate for Mayor of West Su- perior two years ago. Frank Jones, a leading Democrat of New Hampshire and a large con- tributor to Democratic campaign funds. ‘The Rev. P. M. Nystrom of Iowa, who stumped among the Swedes in South Dakota and Nebraska four years ago. Col. J. C. Wear, Poplar Bluff, Mo., prominent for years in Missouri Dem- ocratic politics. Gen. D. N. McIntyre, former Attor- ney-General of Missouri and an ex- Confederate soldier. On the Massachusetts list are: ‘Charles Francis Adams, Alpheus 5. Hardy; John T. Wheeburgh, former manager of Governor Russell's cam- paign; Henry W. Lamb, President of the New England Free Trade League; Charles A. Conard, once a Democratic candidate for Congress. ; Col. R. E. Anderson of Hannibal, ‘Mo., a life-long Democrat. Wants the American flag to stay where ft is. James Nolan, farmer, 72 years of age, Old Ripley Township, Bond ‘County, Miinois. “Under the last Dem- cratic administration I fed two or three tramps every day and sometimes even more than that. Now I have not seen a tramp since the Democrats went out of power, and if you fellows are smart enough to keep the tramps Seay 1m gotug eith'youtuls thas Twenty-seven members of the Nich- ols family, Burlington Junction, Ma A. R. Haughawout, Webb City, Mo. Sound money. Jobn’T. Grow, prominent attorney, New York. “I shall not support Wil- liam J. Bryan this Presidential year, nor can I in any respect sustain the declaration of anti-imperialism, anti- expansion and anti-militarism, con- tained in the Bryan Kansas City Dem- ocratic platform; they are bogies to frighten the timid voters.” George W. Rutherford, Populist, Sa- Jem, Ill, Is convineed that America does not need 45-cent dollars. Col. M. M. Price, Populist, Woon- socket, S. D.” Prosperity. Frank Kimler, Leroy, Ill., a life- long Democrat. Prosperity and na- tional honor, Thomas M. Smith, grain and imple- ment dealer, Kinmundy, Ill. McKin- ley's election is for the best interests of the people. General Ferdinand C. Latrobe, old- line Democrat, Baltimore, Md. Served several terms as Mayor of the city. No use for Bryanism. Gustav H. Schwab, agent North Ger- man Lloyd Steamship Company, New York. Sound money. Judge E. P. Wheeler, New York. Sound money, Judge W. H. Peckham, New York. Sound money. Henry Apthorp, Ashtabula, 0., and formerly Democratic railroad commis- sioner and member of the Ohio legisla- ture. Cannot stand the Kansas City platform. Resigned as a Democratic member of the railroad board. General John Gill, of Baltimore, Md., president of the Mercantile Trust and Deposit company, and'a well-known Democrat in that section: “ How can sound money Democrats and reputable citizens join in sup- Porting this candidate (Bryanj2”” Alonzo B. Coit, business man and late Colonel Fourth Ohio, which particl- pated in the Porto Rico campaign. * The flag will never be hauled down at dictation trom foceign or domestic fos, nor will its protection be removed, if needed, by a manor woman, white, black or yellow, over whom it floats.” Ex-Mayor E. B. Pond of San Francisco. Democratic candidate for Governor of California, 1890. Sound money and expansion. Roswell Miller, chairman of the board of directors, Chicago, Milwaukes & St. Paul Railroad. ++If Bryan were elecied there would be woeful times in this country.”” MONTANA SILVER MEN ARE IN FAVOR OF EXPANSION Hon, Lee Mantle..............Ex. U. 8, Senator and Ch'rman of the Rep. State Com....Butte (Reasons given ia his proclamation disbanding the Silver Republican party of Montana.) Hoon. J.B. Ricards............BX-GOVONOE oe seseseseseeesvec oscars sess on ceee cece voce ees BOLO Hon, W. H. Sweet.............Ex-Speaker Montana House of Represeutatives..........Butte W. McC, White......++0+++0++.Chairman Silver Bow County Silver Rep. Committea,....Butte Col. C. B, Lloyd...» see -ose-- Lut. Col, 3d Vol. Cavalry, Griggsby's Regiment...........-Butte Col, Byron H. Cook...........Lieuteaant Colonel 1st Montana Voluntenrs.... 000... BBte Malcolm Gillis..............-.Chairman Silver Bow County Republican Committee... Butte Hon. A. F. Bray...............Merchant and Ex-Member Montana Legislature........ Butte Col. P. R. Doiman............Hx-Trustee of Montana Soldiers Home.........se.sse1s.0, Butte Eugene Carroll ...........-.- Superintendent Butte City Water Works.........-ss0.-... Butte M. L, Holland 0.2.0.0 .c00e10-Bx-Asweosor Silver Bow COBY... +++ sss cree cece cece ceBUM ‘Charlee Lyford ..............-Republican Nominee for Assessor Silver Bow County... Butte F/R, Thompson.......eeeoeee-Mining Broker -ssscccescsscesssess cece seee seve snve seen soos UGLO Je Chtavinsss. sees esse con eee M@EOUAME sess ecnsess cece seeesetsmeses cove coovcoon cece core SULEO Savin Lina......-se+esereseeeM@rChamteoes sees ssessserseseeeesees sess sect svevcvoveseeeeo BOLO Ds J. Girards sss sseecsee cose M@TORADE cosessessssseeesseeesesnes suse suse sues sovesene cess BUR, B. B, Plummet. ...+vs.svse+0s, Stationary Enginoct..sssesecseseessesssessse snes sone sont eeeB Ute Gol, J.B, Joma... oee ees UODERMGLOE ose ecez cers aeee sats ssssssov svavosoncsoneose sees BUGS, Bilas By King. -..esssescon eos CApitalitterscecsesecsusscos seus seas sessceee ceseeesseeeceee ORO (Charles Mattioon .....+..e+5--AUUOFMY oe. sseecsencssnenseersnseee eee veseueeeecconseces BULL Cation Ml Pare ssc sees o-AMOEDEY cosesoncsensess cece sees ees eeesnse sueesverevescess BUM, Miles Cavanagh «2.2... 0... AUOENOY veseseeesses sess ceesssen cose cess teseeeeeveseveeecee BU Bib ene onc ocns CUMRNE a egntoes ccnrsrsvovon spar sees vscc nds ns ueecosspsct AMES, Henry C. Smith.............-.Judge District Court......eessssssesssssecveverenecee cess Helena AJ, Seligman ..........0++.-Bi-dember Moutana Legislature... ... sss ..--Now York Hon. B. J, Edwards...........Mayor of Helena....+.ss+ee+0seeseserseessvessueeeeveeceeeHelona, SOOSL Malone son spee sens MEREMUIN: oa og or ts cos sponta seer stl cess cass ca ga ALM. Holtor «00. scssseeeeeees- Marchant, Miner and Capitalist. ....c00.scssseesseesss-Helou, W. ft, Logan......ecsserosere- Bx-Agent Blackfoot Indians.......0..sssssssseseoos coos Holene Fo Bh, Mise ey esc ccnp MAGNADN ran ote sta scat eedlececosalescaees nice ccc jc. ‘Ad. Wemettas co. caescoes ere BAMKOE ssesesesesconses cevesuve sons connctve seco es.Wieginia Clty, Elmer Motealf ....sssseeos eee HADCHMAM. 00 sesessecasessuse eves cvsncenveces coer soe SteveNSvitlO ‘on. D. J, Tallant............Bx-Member Montana Legisiature. ........--.s0...-Great Falla Joueph M. Dixon.......0.. .--Nowinee {OF Legislature. ......... ssssevsseresnse vans hind General reasons for non-tupport of Bryan by the above named are opposition to his ‘populistic tendeucies and hie autiexpansion ideas, W. W. Bryan, Populist and farmer, ‘Waco, Mo,, a distant relative of Wil- liam Jennings Bryan. Prosperity. John Barkley, Poputist, Smithileld, Mo, Expansion, W. W. McDowell, Populist, Smith- field, Mo. Expansion, Johy Lochin, road commissioner, Carl Junction, Mo. Prosperity. Judge J. F- de Marios, New What- com, Wash., formeriy Mayor and mem- ber of the legislature. kxpausion and prosperity. 1. J, Cailinan, Michigan. All of Mr. Bryan's predictions of 1896 were false. He has opened a second baitle on pros- perity. Gundlach family, about 30 votes, Belleville, 11. Samuel’ brown, farmer, Old Ripley Township, Bond’ County, Il. Pros- perity. Richard A. Montgomery, a promi- nent attorney of Lansing, Mich., has come over to the Republican. party since four years ago, aud was a deie- Bate to the Michigan’ stave convention. Hon. Allen B. Morse, ef Ionia, Mich., Who was a Gold-Democrat in’ M6, is an out-and-out McKiniey man now and Will make speeches for McKinley dur- ing the campaign. Morse was formerly Chiet Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court, having been elected as a Dem- ocrat, and in 1892 was the Democratic caucidate for Governor. Charles H. O'Donaid, of Clare, Mich., & prominent shingle manutacturer, supported Bryan four years ago, but now says that the Republicans have demonstrated the truth of their claims in 1896, and that he wants no chango; 80 will vote for McKinley. Captain John W. ‘Toler, Carbondale, IIL, postmaster under President Cieve- lana. B, A. Jamison, of Sensmount, Md., Democratic candidate for Congress in the Fifth Maryland District in 1890. “Bryan’s evasion of the money ques- tion convinces me that either he has ceased to believe in 16 to 1, or else is afraid to preach that docirine be- cause of the belief that it would hurt his chances of election. My coniideuce in him as a leader and as a sincere man is gone.” : Hon, 'T. C. Early, prominent lawyer and old-line Democrat, Cripple Creek, Colo. “President McKinley's eminent services as a soldier, statesman and President of the United States com- mend him most favorably to the people and a change would create panic and work disaster.” 8. S. Blum, merchant, Deadwood, s. D. “I voted for Bryan in 1898. "He made us believe this free silver remedy Was the proper thing for the bad times, Well, we have had splendid times since McKinley was elected, and I have come to believe that Mr. Bryan is an unscrupulous politician, ambitious for his personal ends and nothing else.” General W. H. Hardin, Owensboro, Ky. Will support the Republican can- didate for Governor. Goebelism, John A. Gillespie, farmer, Keyes- port, Ill. Prosperity. Joseph Morwitz, president of the German Democrat Publishing Com- pany, of Philadelphia. “From the information I have been able to ob- tain as to the attitude of the German Americans in New York, Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Louis, all centers in which not only their votes, butstheir influence will be very strong and pos- sibly decisive, I believe that it is overwhelmingly against Bryan.” ‘W. ©. Stripling, a dry goods mer- chant of Fort Worth, Tex. “Bryan is pledged to free silver, but nobody in our country believes he will touch it, and few want it.” ‘Judge W. W. Gatewood, Carlsbad, N. M. Favors expansion.” Imperiai- ism is a bug-a-boo. Wants sound money. Colonel Gentry, member of the staff of the Democratié Governor of Ken- tucky. McKinley's administration has Deen @ success, John W. Sullivan, member of the Democratic county central committee, Sau Jose, Cai. “We have been sitting tor lity Years on the extreme western edge of American commercial and gen- erai business development. We have ‘felt the eect thereof in a siow rate of growth and a minor influence in the councils of the Union, It 1s a no- torious fact that Califoraia has been rated a8 “emal) potatoes aud few in be ‘Bil’ in the busy Kast. Pacific an @riental Expansion will change all that. It is the interest of every Cali- tornian, of whatever political faith, to stand in with the poticy of Pactile and: Oriental Expansion. And I very much, Mistake the temper of our people if they do not take that view of the case.” 4 Folice Judge Frank Freer, Fort! Smith, Ark. “{ don't like Bryan's pol- icy. As for those islands over there, We've got ‘em and ought to keep ‘em, Yes, gentiemen, if I were a young man Td Vote the Kepublican ticket.” Has since said Le “relt like a young maa.” James 5. Miller, prominent attoraey, Lincoin, lil, formerly master in chan- cery under Democratic regime. Wants, ho change of policy at home or abroad, Louis H. Breker, promiaent Demo- erat of St. Charlies, Mo. “The mo- ment the Democratic party condemned! FresiGeat McKinley for what its lead- ers style his ‘imperialistic’ policy, that, momeut I decided that they ceased to, be iair-minded aad patriotic citizens.” i. 1. Rubel, of Bridgeford & Co.,. stove founders, Louisville, Ky. Ob- jects to the control of tie minority; politicians who rule by Goebelism. _ Wilson Alperson, silver mine owner, ‘Spokane; Wash. he free silver senti- iueat of Washington has been on its deathbed for four years. We know! what expansion is to the Pacific coast, and we are for it.” Charletant Lewis, editer New York Evening Post. is an anti-expansionist, but will vote for McKinjey on the money issue, The Grabenkrueger family, 12 votes, Nashville, Lil, Sound money. J. W, Hantord, tormerly a traveling) man, at present merchant, Carbondale,, ul. Judge W. P. Lightfoot, police justice,, Carbondale, TL. Edward K. Porter» druggist and) schoolmaster of Bryan, Carbondale, TL Charles Thomas, blacksmith, Car+ bondale, I. J. H. Thomas, ex-Collector of the Port, Annapolis, Md. Opposed to 16) tol “ C. F. Gunther, ex-alderman and) Prominent candy manufacturer, Chi- cago, Let well enough alone. The people are buying quantities of luxu-, ries they could not formerly afford. J. L. Babler, El Dorado Springs, Mo., old-line Democrat. “The gold! standard has had the opposite effect) from what Bryan predicted. Every- body is prosperous.” R. Mabry, Altamont, I Prosperity) and against “isms.” William Soaps, Altamont, Ill. Pros-) perity. Judge J. C. Mitchell, leading attor-| ney, Ottumwa, lil. For expansion., Says, “Imperialism? It is rhetorical babel—sheet-iron thunder, noisy, but not dangerous.” John W. Overstreet, attorney, Ma-| cou, Gar Sound money. J. W. Baugh, agent Adams Express) Co., Mt. Vernon, Ill. Prosperity. Harry Bramble, late sergeant Co. H,| Forty-second United States Volun-) teers, Watertown, 8. D- Expansion is-| sue. John L, Hopkins, merchant, Carter, Ill. Prosperity. Geo. W. Tubbs, Salem, IU. Horace F. ‘Temple, proprietor Re-| publican, West Chester, Pa, W. R. Curran, county judge, Pekin, tm. . Prot. 8, 8. Hamill, Bryan’s teacher of} elocution, Salem, TL - FAVOR M'KINLEY AND CONTINUED PROSPERITY. Peculiar Position of the Southern Business Men. Emphatic in Favor of Sound Money and Protection, and Are Satisfied to Let Well Enough Alone. The South is becoming thoroughly awakened to the fact that the policies of the Republican party—protection, expansion and sound money—are those that will best promote the industries of that section of the country. The Manufacturers' Record of Baltimore has collected another broadside of Southern opinion on the issues of the day, this time from bankers. The Southern bankers as a rule coincide with the opinions of the manufacturers, and here is what some of them say: E. L. Foster, vice-president of the Bank of Anderson County, Coal Creek, Tenn.: "While I was a Democrat and voted three times for Cleveland, I do not see what could be done—from a more human standpoint—that would be more disastrous to the business interests of the country, and therefore to every interest, than the election of Bryan. The gold standard of money must be maintained, imperialism or no imperialism." A. S. Reed, cashier, Bertram, Texas: "While a very large majority of people in this section will vote for Bryan for President, because he is his party nominee, still the honest conviction of the best business men is that they would really prefer to see Mr. McKinley reelected, believing that such re-election would the better tend to insure a continuance of the present prosperity." H. F. Schweer, cashier First National Bank, Denton, Texas: "I firmly believe that Bryan's election would bring financial disaster over our beloved country, degradation to our flag wherever it floats; McKinley's election, continued prosperity and all nations honor our flag wherever it is thrown to the breeze." H. W. Showalter, assistant cashier, Ritchie County Bank, Harrisville, W. Va.: "Democrats and Republicans both say that times are better now than ever before in the country's history. McKinley, protection and sound money is the cry from all lips." Joseph S. Davis, cashier First National Bank, Albany, Ga.: "The conservative business men of the South, almost without exception, regard the doctrine of free, independent and unlimited coinage of silver as a menace to the country's prosperity. But what the result would be should Mr. Bryan be elected would require a prescience beyond human to declare with certainty." W. E. Satterfield, cashier People's National Bank, New Iberia, La.: "The country has never been so prosperous as since the election of Mr. McKinley. We want to see his good work continued. No Bryan." G. W. Saxon, president Capital City Bank, Tallahassee, Fla.: "The political party that maintains an honest, stable currency, with open doors for foreign trade, will, in my opinion, best subserve the business interests of the country." J. K. Ragsdale, Blair, S. C.: "The average business man believes that the election of Mr. Bryan to the presidency of the United States would cause a money panic." F. A. Piper & Co., bankers, Uralde, Texas: "We are doing well; be satisfied and let it alone." W. S. Wilson, cashier Deposit Bank, Eminence, Ky.: "It is my opinion that the election of Mr. McKinley will be for the business interests of the country. Imperialism is only a scare that we care nothing for. I am a Democrat, but I am convinced it is to our interest to make no change in the President." P. A. Ball, cashier American National Bank, Fort Smith, Ark.: "This section of country never before enjoyed so great a degree of prosperity as at the present time. We are well satisfied with McKinley's administration, and for my part apprehend that a change would prove most disastrous to every business enterprise." A. E. Watson, president First National Bank, Marlin, Texas: "The business outlook is good. In our opinion the election of Mr. Bryan to the presidency would be very disastrous to every business interest in the country." William Powell, cashier Bank of Culloch, Culloden, Ga.: "I am a Northerner. While he (Mr. Bryan) might not be able to foist his free silver issue upon the country, it would be dangerous to give him the chance to do so, and only for the race question, I believe that this would be the verdict at the polls of many thousands of the voters of Georgia." O. F. Luttrrell, cashier Bank of Brewton, Brewton, Ala.: "It seems to be the consensus of opinion among the leading business men that the business and commercial interests of the country will be best subserved by the election of Mr. McKinley. No one denies that the election of Bryan would be adverse to all business." J. B. Carter, president Gribble-Carter Wholesale Grain Co., Sherman, Texas: "As for presidential candidates I do not think it advisable to make a change at this particular time." C. W. Arnett, Fairmount, W. Va.: "Bryan's election would mean disaster to business, destruction of public confidence, the return of panics, the reduction of work and wages, and the repetition of the scenes of hardship which filled the land during the last Democratic administration." O. G. Bournan, Citizens' National Bank, Hillsboro, Texas: "I believe that the business interests of the country would be injured less by the election of President McKinley than Mr. Bryan." My Dear Boy: So old man Skinner says that there will be war in the Philippines for twenty years yet; that we will soon see the time when men will be conscripted in every township for service in China, and that we are bound to have a financial crash next spring, and then the poor people will see the hardest times they ever saw. Well, I guess the old man is a typical Democrat. He certainly has all the symptoms. Perhaps I had better tell you what the symptoms are. There are certain constitutional characteristics which distinguish the Democratic party and opposite characteristics which distinguish the Republican party. When I tell you what they are, you will see why I want you to be a Republican. 1. The Democrats are pessimistic. They always look on the dark side. They perpetually expect evil ahead and see nothing but the evil in the things that now are. You pick up an average Democratic platform and you find it full of phrases like the following: "We protest," "we denounce," "we disapprove," "we view with alarm." One of the strongest reasons against the party is that they are always striving to make the people discontented with their lot and to fill them with anxious forebodings for the future. Right in the middle of abundance and cheer and victory, they insist that we are all going "to the bow-wows." Now it is the nature of Republicans to be optimistic. The Republican party sees the bright side. Thankful for the blessings of the past, they look forward with confidence to the future. They expect good things and the expectation helps bring good things to pass. They rejoice in the greatness and prosperity of our highly favored land. They look upon our schools and churches, our farms and factories, our army and navy, and their platforms contain phrases like these: "Thankful for the past," "we rejoice," "we congratulate," "we point with pride." They bring to the people a song of hope and cheer and content. Be a Republican, my boy, and "keep sweet." Don't let yourself get soured and pessimistic. 2. The Democratic party seems unable to learn from experience. One reason why I fit in easily into the Republican party is because I can learn from experience. Eight years ago I was a free trader. I read about free trade in a book and was convinced. It was a very nice book and the free trade theory was presented in a very nice way. I still insist that free trade is a nice thing in a book so long as you keep it in the book; but when you take it out of the book and apply it to wool and eggs and pig iron and things, it doesn't work worth a cent. The experience of this country from 1883 to 1897 made me a protectionist. But our Democratic friends have failed to learn the lesson. In their platform this year they still denounce our protective tariff law. If there is anything positively settled by the experience of nations, it is that the best standard for a nation's currency and for the world's currency is gold. For centuries the nations bungled along endeavoring to keep up two standards, silver and gold, with the result that the comparative values of the two metals were constantly changing and the cheaper one driving the other out of circulation, making currency scarce, values uncertain, exchange troublesome and commerce difficult. Through experience, the nations, one after another, learned that the honest way and the best way is to have one standard and that standard the best money—gold—with a hundred cents' worth of gold in the dollar. We have learned that, since a standard dollar is a measure of value, it should contain the value that it represents. All civilized people in the world have learned this except the Populistic-Democratic party. They come out this year of our Lord 1900 and propose to roll back the wheels of progress and return to the financial ways of barbarism. Now the Republican party does learn by experience. It keeps up with the procession. When a thing has been tried and found wanting, the Republican party drops it. When a thing has been proved to be good by experience, the Republican party sticks to it. My boy, the Republican party is not perfect by a long ways. It has some men in it who are not good. Any great party must have some such in a world like this. It may sometimes make mistakes. But the broad political principles of the party are true and right and it is the party that learns from experience. You be a Republican and you will not be sorry. YOUR FATHER. Who Fills the Dinner Pall? Every full dinner pail contains these articles: "Why," he is reported to have said, "three and four years ago I could get all the help I wanted at almost any price I offered, and could put pay days off two or three months if I chose, and the men would stay with me. Now I am paying men $50 a month and their keep and have hard work to get them and harder work to keep them. If I even look cross-wise at one of them, he calls for his time and his money. I don't dare to let a pay day go by or my camp would soon be deserted. Vote for McKinley and keep up this condition of affairs? Well, I guess not." Money in Circulation: The money in circulation in 1870 was $675,212,794; in 1900 it was $2,006,683,-042, or three times as great. And this under a gold standard where all dollars are of equal value. SUPPLEMENT-OCTOBER 12.1900. "Shall we run our mills full time, our mines and our factories full time and find a market for our surplus abroad, or shall we shut down one third of our producing capacity in order to oblige Mr. Bryan? There is the labor question boiled down, and that is the main issue or a part of it. I contend that the main issue of this campaign is free silver, and every collateral issue that has been injected in this campaign has been for the purpose of throwing dust in the eyes of our working people."—Chairman M. A. Hanna. DEMOCRATIC CROAKER FARMERS NOT DECEIVED BY BRYAN'S ARGUMENTS. The total increase of the value of farm animals between 1896 and 1899 was $501,444,474. This and the increase in crop values represents an enormous gain to the farmers. The total gain is as follows: TOTAL INCREASE IN VALUE—1899. Farm animals *$501,444,474 Corn 138,203,143 Cotton 71,221,163 Oats 65,662,942 Hay 23,780,573 Potatoes 17,146,482 Wheat 8,942,730 Barley 7,103,015 Rye 2,253,349 Buckwheat 881,338 Total $836,640,209 *The figures on farm animals include the value of horses, mules, cows, other cattle and sheep, but not swine. The farmers are not to be fooled by Mr. Bryan's statement made in accepting the Populist and Free Silverite nominations. Mr. Bryan then said: "The prosperity argument which the Republicans bring forward will not deceive the farmer." Neither will the possession of the man-made dollar in the farmer's pocket deceive him. The Democrats have a fashion of claiming that the tin plate duty is an imposition on American consumers. Without the duty which was originally imposed by the McKinley law of 1880, tin plate manufacture would never have been begun in the United States. To-day nearly all the tin plate used in the country is of domestic manufacture. The factories give employment directly to thousands of men and indirectly to other thousands who produce the iron which goes into the plate. The United States imports and production from 1892 to 1898, inclusive, have been as follows, in long tons: Production. Imports. Total. 1892. 18,803 268,472 287,275 1893. 55,182 253,155 308,337 1894. 74,290 215,068 289,328 1895. 113,606 219,545 333,211 1896. 100,362 119,171 279,533 1897. 256,598 83,851 340,449 1898. 326,915 67,222 394,137 Total.....1,005,786 1,226,484 2,232,270 Prices have gone down as the result of home manufacture. Domestic. Imported. 1802.....$5.34 $5.34 1803.....5.15 5.15 1804.....4.57 4.57 1805.....3.66 3.66 1806.....3.40 3.63 1807.....3.05 3.90 1808.....2.85 4.00 The creation of the tin plate industry stands as one of the most marked instances of success in the history of the country. The Republican principle of protection is directly responsible for the establishment of this new industry on American soil. ISSUE BOIL "Shall we run our mills full time and find a market for our surplus third of our producing capacity in the labor question boiled down, and I contend that the main issue of this collateral issue that has been injected purpose of throwing dust in the eyes M. A. Hanna. FARMERS NOT DECIDE BY BRY The total increase of the value of was $501,444,474. This and the enormous gain to the farmers. The TOTAL INCREASE Farm animals ..... Corn ..... Cotton ..... Oats ..... Hay ..... Potatoes ..... Wheat ..... Barley ..... Rye ..... Buckwheat ..... Total ..... "The figures on farm animals include other cattle and sheep, but not swine. The farmers are not to be fooled accepting the Populist and Free Silve said: "The prosperity argument which not deceive the farmer." Neither will the possession of the pocket deceive him. He knows enough to continue pros An Ohio sheriff was taking a crazy man to the Columbus asylum the other day on the train. At the next station another sheriff with another lunatic got on. The sheriffs knew each other and got talking, placing the two crazy men in the seat before them. They also, of course, got into conversation, one asking his neighbor where he was going. "I am going to the asylum at Columbus," said Crazy No. 1. "What is your trouble?" asked Crazy No. 2. "Business reverses and heavy financial losses several years ago upset my mind and I have been gradually growing worse. Now let me ask where you are going." "Why, I am going to Columbus to enter an asylum, too." "Indeed, what is the matter with you?" "Imperialism sent me crazy." "Imperialism, thunder; you are not crazy at all, you are only a d—n fool." (From the Chicago Inter Ocean, Dec. 13, 1893.) Boston, Mass., Dec. 13.—A. circular was issued to-day to landlords by the associations for the unemployed, asserting that 80,000 workmen having as many persons dependent upon them, are unable to find employment and asking that no rent be required of such until they are employed. Another appeal, addressed to the citizens of Boston, asks them to see that the city provides work. A movement is on foot for a procession of the unemployed on the common, and a meeting in Faneuil Hall next Tuesday. Factories Are All Busy. J. W. Knaub, the chief inspector of the Ohio department of workshops and factories, has just made his annual report for the year ending Nov. 15, 1890. The year's work ended on that day, the date being fixed by statute. He says regarding the general conditions: "Everywhere the inspector found the factories crowded to their fullest capacity and straining every point to fill their orders. The hum of the machinery was as music to the ear of the mechanic, and seemed to serve the purpose of lightening the burden of his labors and leave impressed on his countenance the smile of contentedness." This is why Ohio will go Republican this year. B. H. Roberts Doubtful About Utah. Brigham H. Roberts of Utah will be well remembered by the American people on account of the struggle over his seat in the House of Representatives. Mr. Roberts is a Democrat. Here are his ideas on Utah: "Candor compels me to admit that Utah is a doubtful State. Four years ago, Bryan carried it by 51,000, but there has been a marked change in sentiment since that time, and it is a serious question whether the Republicans will not win this fall. Most of those who had left the party on the silver issue have returned to the fold, and there is a strong sentiment in favor of expansion." LED DOWN. our mines and our factories full time abroad, or shall we shut down one order to oblige Mr. Bryan? There is that is the main issue or a part of it. campaign is free silver, and every in this campaign has been for the of our working people."—Chairman DEIVED BYAN'S ARGUMENTS. farm animals between 1896 and 1899 increase in crop values represents an total gain is as follows: *$501,444,474 138,203,143 71,221,163 65,662,942 23,780,573 17,146,482 8,942,790 7,103,015 2,253,349 881,338 $836,640,200 made the value of horses, mules, cows, by Mr. Bryan's statement made in write nominations. Mr. Bryan then the Republicans bring forward will man-made dollar in the farmer's perity. More Freight Carried. According to "Poor's Manual of Railroads," which is about to be issued, the quantity of freight carried by all the railroads of the United States in 1860 was 126,961,000,000 tons-miles; that is, the equivalent of carrying one hundred and twenty-six billion nine hundred and ninety-one tons of freight the distance of one mile. This is the largest on record in the history of the country, and is only another proof of the prosperity of the nation. Like Joseph's Coat. My platform is like Joseph's coat, A crazy quilt to get a vote. The wildest hobby I will mount. If I can call it paramount. Come ye to me who nurse a sore, And I will cure you evermore. On one thing only I'm intent— I want to be your President. --- SIMON GREY'S FAMILY. A STORY OF COUNTRY LIFE. BY ALMA L. PARKER, GUIDE ROCK, NEB. "Well, don't worry, father. Do the best you can, and if you can't pay the mortgage I'll pay it for you." "You are a good girl, Vinnie. My! but we'd be proud of you if you'd only let Glen Hartington alone." Vinnie smiled, but she did not answer him. They had argued that subject so many times that she tried to avoid it. "Well, Vinnie," he said finally, "I must bid you good-by, and hurry back to Boonsville to buy those calves 'fore Harrington gets them.' So saying, he was gone. The next day Vinnie received a postal card, stating that he had got his revenge on "old man Harrington," so she presumed he had made his purchase. The spring rains came. The sun shone and nourished the growing corn. The wheat crop had ripened, and harvest time arrived. The price of wheat was getting higher every day. When Simon's wheat was threshed he ordered it put in a bin, to wait there for the highest market price. He now spent his time watching the markets. "Cynthia," he said one day, "it looks as though we may get $1 per bushel." "I don't see how it could be, Simon, when McKinley is President." "Well, you needn't think that McKinley has anything to do with it. It's because of the scarcity in foreign land." "Oh," said Cynthia, and she wondered if Simon had suddenly turned into a "supply and demand" theorist. "There is one reason," he continued, "why I hate to see wheat go up, and that is because it gives the Republicans a chance to crow. They never stop to reason about the scarcity of an article." "I heard the other day that silver was goin' down. Why is that, Simon? "Oh, that's the Government's fault. I dare say that those silver miners hate McKinley." "I don't believe it is right, Simon, to blame the Government with everything bad, and for every thing good give something else the credit. I don't understand how silver can go down and wheat go up, when the Populist speakers used to say they always fluctuated together." "They do fluctuate together usually, but you must remember, Cynthia, that there are exceptions to all rules, and this case is simply an exception to that rule. That's all." "There must be lots of exceptions to rules this summer. I think if there's many more, some of the rules will have to be changed. I never saw eggs and butter a better price this time of the year. Wonder what corn will be worth." "Well, Cynthla, that will be just according to the extent of the crop. Last year corn went down to 10c and the country is full of old corn. If we should have another big crop it won't be worth huskin', is my opinion. Conditions have to be just right to get good prices when we have gold-standard money." "Well, I hope, Simon, that the price of corn will be another exception to the rule, so beside paying the mortgage we might build an addition on the house." "Don't count on anything of that kind, Cynthia. If we can make enough to eat and wear we ought to be satisfied, for that will be doing exceedingly well during the next four years. We may all go to the poorhouse yet." "I guess there's not much danger, with the granary full of $1 wheat." And so it proved to be. Simon sold his wheat for $1 per bushel and paid every cent of the mortgage. Many of his neighbors did the same. Corn was a good crop, too, and high priced, and Simon decided to husk it. "I am so glad, Simon;" said Cynthia, "that your predictions do not come true." "It's just another exception to the rule," said Simon. "Peers to me," said Jimmie, "that you're kind of cornered, pa." CHAPTER VI The following winter the Maine was sunk by a foreign foe, and over 200 American sailors murdered. Simon was extremely anxious for us to lick Spain "then and there." But President McKinley, knowing that we should not make an accusation without proof, waited until it was proven that the Spanish were the perpetrators of the crime, and until this nation should be in readiness to settle the difficulty quickly. "I never saw the like," said Simon; "how outlandish slow they are up there in Washington. I suppose McKinley's waitin' for Hanna, or somebody else, to tell him to go. I'll bet if Bryan was President of the United States Spain never would have sunk the Maine. They'd have been afraid to. I tell you if I was President of the United States and another nation sneaked around and blew up one of our ships, or pitched onto us, in any way, I'd do the same as if another man had struck me. I'd strike back, quicker than lightning. I wouldn't wait for a proof, or to get my weapons all polished and in order. I just simply give him the full benefit of my bare fist. I would lick him, just as I am." "Ah, pa," said Jimmie; "I remember one time of your pitching onto a man just as you were, and he made you say 'enough.'" "Jimmie, you don't know what you are talking about. I was discussing the affairs of nations. I tell you, it is un-American-like, to let them Spaniards think us afraid of 'em." "Pa," said Anna, "if you don't watch yourself, you will be a perpetual fault-finder. I believe our government will settle this difficulty all right. Anyway, they surely know more about it than we do." "Never mind, my daughter; you'll get tired a-waitin' till McKinley declares war against Spain. I don't believe he'll ever do it. He don't care anything about the starving Cubans, or our national honor. He is there for the purpose of helping the rich men; he don't care how many helpless people starve" "Well, Simon," said Cynthia, "so far he hasn't hurt us any. I never saw times improve faster for the laboring classes. Wages are high; everybody has work, and prices for farmers' products are getting better all the time." Their conversation was here interrupted by Mary entering the room. She had been to Boonsville and brought the mail. "War is declared," she said. "Is it possible?" said Simon in astonishment. "Hurrah for McKinley!" Jimmie shanted. "Jimmie!" said Simon, impatient. "Be quiet. Who told you, Mary, that war is declared?" "The newspaper says so." said Mary, and so it proved to be. Simon was "fooled" again, as Cynthia expressed it, for in big, black letters the paper announced that war had been declared against Spain, and the President had called for 75,000 volunteers. Boonsville was in a state of excitement, and young men commenced to talk of joining the army. People wondered how long and disastrous the war would be. Political Simon said the war would prove what kind of stuff McKinley was made of. He said he had no confidence in him for managing a war. There never was but one Republican that he ever knew capable of doing such a thing, and that was Abraham Lincoln, and if he was a living to-day he would not be a Republican. All eyes were now toward McKinley. A great responsibility rested upon his shoulders. As commander-in-chief of the army and navy he was at the head and directed all. About the first order he gave was to the Asiatic squadron, and we all know its result. Commodore Dewey, following the order of his commander-in-chief, sunk the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay. No such battle had ever been known in the history of the world, and Dewey became a national hero. In the meantime the Flying Squadron and Admiral Sampson's fleet went in search of Spain's Atlantic fleet, supposed to be near the West Indies. Young men were still hurrying to the front, and among the volunteers was Glen Harrington. It was hard for Vinnie to bid him good-by, but he said he felt it his duty to go. Long were the farewell words, and Vinnie's eyes followed him as he walked away to board the train that was to bear him to the coast. She was proud of her lover, and she admired him, more than ever, for wanting to be a soldier, yet the thought of his going filled her with dread. Many soldier boys would lay down their lives. Would he be one of those called to die for his country? The thought filled her with dreads and the true meaning of war came to her. Simon was very much surprised when he heard that Glen Harrington had enlisted. "Cynthia," he said, "I am glad he's gone, and I hope he'll never return." "Why, Simon Grey, how dare you talk so?" "I didn't exactly mean that I wish he'd get shot, but I wish he'd stay in Cuba. It would make one less Republican vote in Boonsville, besides saving us the unpleasantness of a Republican son-in-law." Well, Simon, we might get a son-in-law with a worse fault than votin' the Republican ticket. Let's not ridicule the Republicancans now. They have done all right so far. Wait till they do wrong." (To be continued.) Value of the New Industry. The value of the American tin plate produced in the United States from 1852 to 1858, both years incurred, was $70,307.000. All of this wet tin would have gone abroad but for the establishment of the industry in America, made possible by the protective tariff. That's Republicanism.