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The American Bimetallist from Topeka, Kansas • 4

The American Bimetallist from Topeka, Kansas • 4

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THE REAL ISSUE. Chief Restaurant Personal Mention. John Davis in Chicago Sentinel. Editor The Chicago Sentinel: Let The Neatest, Tidiest, most Ac ostigan is in town, Snow -ing as usual. cessible Place in the City to get a The Labor Exchange, Good Meal or a Quick Luncheon.

was a silver caller Judge McKay this week. TWO LETTERS ABOUT JOHN SHERMAN. Read the following Notice their datee, their addresses and their t-ignatnres as well as the contents. We have fac simile copies from the Vox Populi. Shew them to yonr mighbor who thinks he is standing up for Kansas by voting a gold stand-aid ticket.

London. Jnno 18G3. Messrs Iklebeirner, Morton and Vandereould. No. 3 Wall St.

U. S. A. 21 Meals For $3.00. us study the fntnre by the light of the past.

We cannot be too careful in the st tidy of this paramount money subject. Daring the decade from 1850 to 1860, we were on a bimetallic bas s. Oar money consisted of gold and silver supplemented by miscellaneous paper. The increase of wealth in this country 1 tiring the bimetallic decade Jom 1850 to 18G0 was 12G per chance to draw a warranted Gola Commoner Kies smiled at the Na Watch. tional this week.

Judge Doster is rusticating in the 323 Kansas Ave. Topeka. RETAIL GROCERS, city joe for fun. v. C.

Pigg, Prop'r. TS'i ni a jnage rnzgeraia, oi st. Nin a headquartered a little while this week cent. The wealth of the country during that decade was more than doubled. Daring the deoade from 18G0 to 1870, we were en a paper basis of valuation.

Half of the time was a period of destruction, devastation and confiscation, rather than of the creation of wealth. Yet the result is carefully Ex. Senator D. MoTaggart of Lib FLOUR, FEED AND PROVISIONS. erty called at Club rooms Wednc lay TOPEKA MARKETS.

Oar Market Reports are carefully corrected eaoh Wednesday. The prices given are those paid for small lots, such as farmers are expected to bring to market. They will give the farmers an idea of what they may expect for their produce. J. H.

Martin of Staffordsville, Chase Co. was at Silver headquarters yesterday. reoorded in the Cmisub Report. The increase of wealth during the deoade from 18G0 to 1870, was G9 per cent Daar Sirs. A Mr.

John Sherman Lis wiitten us from a town in Ohio U. S. A. es to the profits that may be made in the National Banking business under a recent aot of yeur Con-gresp, a copy of which act accompanied bis letter. Apparently this act has been drawn upon the plan formulated hare last summer by the Brit.sh Banker'aJAssoeiafcion and by that Association recommended to cur American friends as one that if enacted into law, would prove highly profitable to the banking fraternity throughout the world.

Mr. Shennsn dealares that there has never before been sneh an opportunity for capitalists to accumulate money, as that presented H. B. YanYorhees, of Ford Co. en tered his name on the big register .80 gold valuation, or 86 per cent paper valuation.

Daring the deoade from Wheat, No. 1, per bu. Corn this week THE PLACE TO SELL MR 1870 to 1880, we had our first experi 15 18 20 20 John May, of Farmer Kansas, came ence with the gold standard. It was a time of peace and quiet. Industry in December to record his name with should have flourished but it did not.

Mayor Davis. vVith the gold standard came the mil Potatoes Sweet potatoes Turnipe Beets Parsnips Onions Walnuts Hickory nuts Apples, Genitan, Apples, Ben Davis, lionaire and the tramp in large and L. M. Simon and J. P.

Sams of Sen- dangerous numbers. Before that we FRUITS, eoa were among the signatures at the 25 25 60 40 75 to 1.00 25 to 30 30 to 40 had scarcely heard of them The in Silver Clnb rooms crease of wealth during the decade from 1870 to 1880 was 45 per cent. Messrs Sam Reynolds, W. H. Hig FARES PRODUCE.

It was 81 per cent worse than the bi gins and J. R. Ice of Lawrence were metallic decade, and actually 24 per callers at Silver headquarters. cent worse than the war period. W.

T. Hopkins, who may be deputy Cabbage, per 1001b 80 Pop corn 75 Cows, $2 00 to $3.60 Hogs, 2.80 to 3 00 Yonng'ohickenB per lb .05 Hens Turkeys .07 Geese and Darks .04 The decade srom 1880 to 1890 was on the gold standard. Daring most of the time tramps and millionaires were greatly on the increase. In fact warden at the penetentiary, visited Silver headquarters this week. they seemed to be the principal pro E.

B. of Abilsne dropped actions of the country. Bat there by this act and that the old plan of State Banks is so unpopular, that the scheme will, by mere contrast, be most favorably regarded, notwith-sfandiEg the fact that itgive3 ths National Banks an almost absolute control of the National finance. "The fe who can understand the system-' be says "will either be so interested in its profits, or so dependent on its favors, that there will bo no opposition from that class, while on the other hand, the great body of toe people enlally incapable of comprehending the tremendous advantages that capital df rives from the system, will bosr its burdens without complaint, and psrhaps without even suspecting that the system is inimical to their interests" Pieaee advise us fully 33 to this matter, and also state as to whether or not yon will be of assistance to us, if we conclude to establish a National Bank in the City of New York. If you are acquainted with Mr.

Sherman (he appears to have introduced the National Banking aat), we will be 300 Kans. Ave- Topeka. Kans must be a showing of wealth. In or into Silver headquarters to register his name on the roll of honor. der to mske it as great as possible the values of all the vacant lands belong Hon.

J. J. Lambert, member elect ing to the nation and to the from Lincoln, and 'apt. W. S.

Wait NOTICE, VOLUNTEERS. The Volunteers of Topeka, are going to give a free dinner to the poor, on Christmas Day. Lhose wishing to give assistance by donating food and clothing, oan do bo by sending it to 312 Kansas Avenne, where it will be thankfully received. Capt. Davis.

were league signatories this week. and the values of all the Indian reservations were added to the general aggrtgate, and the increase of the wealth of the country during the gold Brown County had a delegation in town this week consisting of Messrs standard decade from 1880 to 1890. R0BBIN5, Meager. Scott, IrwiD, Jones and Diokenson. was i'J par cent i per cent worse than the bimetallic decade, and 20 J.

C. Padgett and W. A. Frszer of per cent worse than the war! Verily Council Grove were in the city and Jonn u. Carlisle waa right when in put their names on Mayor Davis' big the sanity of his earlier and better bnok.

day he pronounced the curses of the Write us fo? wise single gold standard. Mr. Editor. Judge Doster is in the city and an we cannot keep this subject too prom glad to know something of him. If we avail ourselves of the infor-rr ation he nrnisked, we will of course irake due compensation.

Awaiting your reply, we are, Rothschild Brothers" To All Who Prefer Silver to Bonds Bryan received 5,536 votes in Toreka and Shawnee unity. We want the name of every one of these voters on our state register before the end of this month, with all others who are friendly to silver. We intend to make this the largest club list and rvne of the stronprst organizations In the 1 tilted States. You are respectfully requested to come to State Silver Headquarters, at 814 Kansas Ave and register your name and add reap. J.

A. DAVIS, Manager. Dr. A. M.

EIDSON, Secretary. inently before the people. The free air of serenity pervades his classic brow as he smiles in greeting his friends. eoiasge of gold and silver into good lawful money at the ratio of 1G to 1 will bring va good times the momec John Berber and Jesse Persley it begins. We will be relieved of New York, July 5th 18(53 tramps and mortgage foreclosures WISHART GASOLINE SELF-HEATING FLATIRON! NWBSf thini ym a toek hold ef have been chosen as delegates to the free silver convention by the Colored Fiambeau Club of this city.

and then with a good healthy tax on large incomes we will pay our debts DKS. BAI GHMAN DAVIS, and live as an indastrons people PHYSICIANS SURGEONS. ought to live. Very respectfully. Junction City, Kan.

-John Davie, Office Hours 4 to 6 P. M. Mr. Graham, of the Sr. Marys Journal, was in the city Tuesday.

He, like all other good men, is re joicing in the glories of Kansas. Jerry Sampson is in the city, probably for his health. His beauty seems not to have suffered by the wear and tear of the lott oampaigo. WHERE HE STANDS. It Dors ALL kinds of Ironing- Heavy, Medium and Light 70S KANSAS AVENUE, Work.

Congressmau-eleot Reply to the New York Herald's Queries The New York Herald sent a letter Wanted-An Idea Who ran think of some Rlmple thing to patent? to W. D. Vincent, among other con Protect vnur ideas, theT nmv brlns von wealth gressmen-elect, requesting him to Write JOHN WEDDEKBURN Patent Attorneys, Washington, 1). for their 1.ni prlte oftei and lltt of two hundred lurentlons wanted. PRICE' ONLY $3.75 Mr.

W. R. McCarty, president of the answer these questions: Silver Club of Lecompton was in the "In view of the recent silver sgita tiou end the prospect of its continua city Wedneedsy. His township re HAVE YOU SEEN THE MORE than Earns in a Very Short lime tion, do you not think it wise to re pudiated the gold bug htiesy in good shape. Which the Iron the Great Sarin; in 9 form the currency syst in of the gov eminent? "Are yon in favor of the retirement Messrs Rothschild Eear Sirs We beg leave to acknowledge the rsciept of year letter of June 25tb, in which yon refer to a communication received from in.

John Sherman of Ohio, with referenda to the advantages and profits of au Amsricaii investment, under the provisions oi our National Banking Aot. The fac that Mr. Sherman speaks well of such an investment, or of any similar one, ia certainly not without weight, for that gentleman posGOi-ses in a marked degree, the diatingaishing characteristics of the snooessfnl modern financier. His temperament is sath that wha' tver his feelings may be thej never causa him to lose eight of tb main chance. He is young, shrewd snd He has fixed his eye upon the presidency of the United and is already a member of Congress.

He rightly thinks he hue everything to gain both politically and financially (he financial ambitions too), by being friendly with men and institutions having large financial and which at times are not too particular in their either of obtaining governmental aid, er protscticg thrmselves agair.s! unfriendly legislation. We trust hitu nere implicitly His intellect and ambition combine to make bina exceedingly valuable to ns. Indeed w(-prediat that if his life, be spared, hf will prove to be the best friend the monied interests of the world have ever had in America. As to the or Carl and Walter Vroomao, who have been making snob a stir in St. Louis and the east, will be in Topeka to observe the opening of the of the green backs; if not, whatohang FUEL, TIME, STRENGTH and EXECUTION.

would you propose?" Following was Mr. Vincent's reply "I am in favor of reforming the cur 'T. renoy system of the government, bu Mr. John Holliday of Pittsburg, one MISS G. L.

SMITH, li2 "9 i opska, of eur bast miners, was in town Tuesday. Of course he will henoeforth 1 am opposed to the retirement of the I would abolish banks of isiu, retire national bank nctes and Kansai, ubslilute treasury notes in theii stead I am in favor of redeeming Id its new drees, snd noted the fact that is everywhere coming to be rec ognlsed, that it is one of the leaders in all matters that relate to agriculture and the home? DID YOU KNOW That itp numerous department are rdittd by men who combine a Scientist with a practical knowledge of the respective lines upon which they w-ite? IF YOU HAVE N'T SEEN OR READ IT Snd at nnce for a FREE sampi.k corv, and gut the har.dsomeat paper, tilled to the brim vith pood thing-for the farmer and the farmer's household, ever printer) or send 25 cents for a three month's trial subscription. At an Advertising Medium The Fanner's Voice is Unexcelled, the oblige! ions of the government a cording to the law and the contract J. R. LYTLE.

Barbtr and Htirdrttser. KANSAS AVENUE. Go to 114 7'h jr fine print ing at reasonable rates. Merchant's Printing Co. 408 read the Bimet.

and we hope, will tell our readers some facts from his locality. Judge Mirtio, the man whom the railroads regard as "ansafe'', was in town Tuesday. No special peliceman was detailed to guard him, but no houses were blown up by dynamite. The banks in Illinois continued to "bust" however. in silver when it is more convenunt for the foverumeut to pay in silver at :t.7 than it is to pay in gold.

If the sup Ut your blaokamtthiie; (1 me Jaikson by Al Wtbbff. John Radford, ply of silver dollars runs low I would coin more. JEWELER: 'The greeubaiks Lave performed the functions of a circulating medium Watches, Repairs C. H. GOODWIN, GENERAL HOUSE REPAIRING.

All Work Guaranteed. ganization of a National Bank here for the past thirty-four years without complaint from any one except a few speculators. They were always as Wanted-An Idea Who can think or tome simple thing to patent? ou even in time of war, as the gov THE PARMER'S VOICE, Clocks Jewelry. 112 W. otii St.

Upstairs TOPEKA, KANSAS Protect your IrtPM; thor may bring you wealth. Write JOHN WBDDKKBtTRN ft Patent WublnRton, I). Onor their Si, am prlie offer an list of two liuudred wanted. ernment tried to make tnem. Tney Dearborn CHICAGO.

were good enough to pay the soldier Tn.vlorSt. OmcelllKTthflt Kesiilonce 12' for being shot at and there is no reason why they shonld not be good enough KANSAS. TOPEKA tor an ine people in urn or peaoe Wanted: 0. E. SHAFFER, Itiirbtr and Hairdrentr 500 4th St.

Toreka, Kas. and tranquility. "If the notes of the national bank corporations are good for a oircnlat ing medium surely the notes of the and the profits of such an investment, we beg leave to refer to our printco circular enclosed herewith. Ioquriet by European capitalists concerning this matter have been so numerous, that for convenience we have had oni views with regard to it pnt into printed form. Shonld you determine tc orgauizs a bank in this city, we shall lie glad to aid yon.

We can easily find financial friend to make a satis faotory directory, and to fill any cfli-cial positions not taken by the personal representatives you will send over. Awaiting your further orders we are Your most obedient servants, imr, Morton Vandergonld best government on earth ought to be Wat dies, to clrnn, 75c. Cooks 50c; main springs, 75c; crystals 10c. Cash pttid for old gold or silver. ALL WORK GUARANTEED.

If you are aot acquainted with th way the Labor Kichange dors buslnes', call and ise about it. eiiually as good. When a bank note goc into oiron Subscribe for the BI METALLIST. $1.00 per year. mi it i imi i i i lib Mtk ism DR.

II. SOLECKI. BENTO. All work Strict Fint Class and Guaranteed. Prices reasonable, Consultation free.

634 Jars. We- lation the government gets nothing in return. When a greenbaok goes out the government gets value re hence I am for the greenbaok Money loaned on vuluablct See Vncle Sam. If hard up, And am for the free and nnlim Smoke the MARGARITA Cigar, iicsi made, JOHN GREIF, M'f'r. 508 fCaniM Avenue, Topekn.

1iXP i ited ooinsge of silver as well as gold at the ratio of sixteen to one, first 512 KANS. AVE- last and al! the time.".

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Years Available:
1896-1898