People's Pilot, Volume 4, Number 14, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 21 September 1894 — Page 4

The People’ Pilot. PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY THE PHOT PUBLISHING COMPANY (Limited)., OP Work Western Indiana., David H. Yeoman. . .President. Wm. Washburn Vice Pres. Lee E. Glazebrook .. Secretary J. A. McFarland. .. Treasurer. LEE. C. GLAZEBROOK. EDITOR. Tb*P*opt,*'B Pilot Is the official organ of the Jasper and Newton County Alliances,and 1« published every Friday at ONR DOLLAR PER ANNUM If paid in advance. If not paid in advance, #1.25 per year will be charged to all subscribers. RATES OF ADVERTISING. Displayed AdvertUements 10c Inch Local Notices. Scline. Entered as seooad class matter at the post office In Rensselaer, Ind. Hmmmelaer, Friday, Sept. Bt, I*9-4

People’s Party Ticket.

State Ticket. Secretary of State, G. A. ROBINSON, Shelby County. Auditor of State, E. A. PERKINS, Marion County. State Treasurer, A. B. KEEPORT, Cass County. Attorney General, CY HOLCOMB, Gibson County. Clerk Supreme Court, J. H. MONTGOMERY, Lawrence County. Sup’t Public Instruction, J. H. ALLEN, Vigo County. State Statistician, W. P. SMITH, Marion County. Geologist, EDWARD KINDLE, Johnson County. Judge Supreme Court 4th Dist., D. H. CHAMBERS, Henry County. tiixtriet Ticket. Representative in. Congress, S. M. HATHOKN, Carroll County. For Senator, PERRY WASHBURN, of Benton county. For Joint Representative, DAVID B. NOWELS, of Jasper county. For Prosecuting Attorney, J. D. RICH, of Newton county.

County Tirkot. For County Clerk, John a. McFarland, of Jordan Township. For County Auditor, THOMAS H. ROBINSON, of Gillam Thownship. For County Treasurer, JOHN L. NICHOLS, of Barkley Township. For County Sheriff. ELLIS JONES, of Carpenter Township For County Surveyor, WALTER HARRINGTON, of Union Township. For County Coroner, MARTIN Y. SLAUGHTER, of Marion Township. For Commissioner, Ist District JOEL F. SPRIGGS, of Walker Township. For Commissioner. 2nd District, JOSEPH A. ROBINSON, of Marion Township. For Commissioner. 3rd District, GEORGE G. THOMPSON, of Carpenter Township. B. F. Ferguson is agent for Gaar, Scott & Co.’s steam engines and threshers and solicits , correspondence.

Smiley N. Chambers and the Tariff.

The Republican opening of the campaign in Jasper county, at the court house, last Friday, was very tame to say the best of it. As usual, the speaker labored long and tediously throughout his whole address with the tariff. In trying to explain away the remarkable prosperity of the country in 1846 under a low tariff, he made an excellent Populist argument, stating that the great business activity of that period was caused by a large increase in the circulation of the country. That’s right, Mr. Chambers, it always has that effect. But he claimed the panic of ’56 and also of ’93 were caused by a low tariff, although every one of his hearers knew that the McKinley law was operative until about three weeks ago and that within the last threee weeks prices have been improving all along the line. But the strangest thing ot all was that in his history of panics he never even so much as mentioned the panic of 73, by far the most disastrous this country has ever suffered. Why did you not explain the cause of it, Bro. Chambers? Because it would upset your tariff argument? This panic occurred under Republican rule and a Republican tariff, yet it wrecked the business interests of this country like an earthquake. The plain, unvarnished truth of the matter is that an abundant currency in the channels of trade makes times prosperous, gives employment to labor, keeps the shop aad factory crowded with work, and spreads its blessings upon every hand; vhile a contracted and shrinking volume of currency in the control of a few men breeds panics, distress, suffering, and w’ant in the country, throws the laborer out of employment, shuts down the factory and paralyzes every business except that of the money lender.

U. S. Senator Dubois, in answer to questions concerning the republicans’ loss of Senator Jones of Nevada said: “Senator Jones is not to be criticised for his action. His motives were honest. Nor can it be said that his step lacked wisdom. The Republican party generally should take notice by this action of Senator Jones. It means much to the northwest and foreshadows the coming action of myself, Teller, Wolcott, the •whole host and herd of northwestern Republicans unless there is a change. I am willing tw *ay now—and those who take an interest may guide themselves by it—that I will join Senator Jones between now and 1896 unless the Republican party declares for free silver—as absolutely free as gold. I mean free coinage of both silver and gold at a ratio of 16 to 1. The effect of Senaton Jones’ action is had to measure in advance. He is one of the strong figures in our ! party. In my own state, as indeed, in all about him, including California, there is no man whose example would have a more profound effect. The Populist party of the entire west is stronger today by 25 per cent than the day befoie Senator Jones made this change.”

The Iroquis and Waukarusa Ditch Survey.

It probaoly is not generally known by the tax payers of Jasper County that the County has pai 1 out for the Iroquis and Waukarusa ditches alone SB,OOO. And with this enormous expenditure of public funds not a yard of ditch has been excavated. The people will hold the parties to blame in this matter answerable for this outrage upon the public as they justly should. A little more of this kind of manipulation will bankrupt the County and every tax payer in it who does not belong to the gang.

U. S. BANKS AND BONDS.

Comprcbeafttve Outline ot the Infamous Sjritem. C Icajro F.xiirens. It is not of ien thatamoreeoncise presentation of facts are found than are contained in the following article. It answers questions which arise every day, and answers them so plainly that there can be no mistaking the meaning and intent of the words: What is a government bond? It is a document obligating the government to pay a debt as per agreement. In what way does the government bond efiect the national banks? By our present money system the government bond is the germ of the national bank? If the government bond is the germ of national banks, could the national bank exist without the government bond ? No, certainly not, as without the government bonds the national banks could never have been created on their present basis. Therefore they could have no existence. How is the government bond created? The government bond is created by involving the government in debt beyond its present ability to pay, and then issuing the bonds to secure a promise to pay. What, then, becomes of the bonds? They are sold, and as above stated, they generally become a germ by which s national bank is created. When the bonds become due what becomes of the banks? If the bonds were paid when due the banks could no longer exist. But if the bonds are prepetuated the banks may also continue. How are thp bonds perpetuated. They perpetuated by not allowing the government to pay its

debt^ But is there any object in perpetuating the government bonds? Yes Inasmuch as the national banking system has proved to be the safest method ever invented for the accumulation of wealth by money brokers it is to their interst to continue the national banks, therefore it becomes necessary for them to perpetuate the government bonds, hence the necessity to keep the nation in debt. Is it not to the interst of the people that the government remain in debt to continue the national banks so that the people can have a well secured circulating currency ? No, it is to the interest of only those dirrectly interested in money traffic that the present money system continue, as all others have to pay interest on the bonds to support their existence. Is it the interest on the bonds that financially embarrassess, the nation and causes panics? No. The interest of itself thought, enormous, becomes insignificant when compared, with the influence money mauipula- ; has on the business of the county. This power is given the

money brokers by the national banking system, as by it they at will regulate the amount of circulating currency and thus control the price of the product of every industry to the cost and detriment of the producer, the manufacturer, merchant, mechanic or laborer. In short, it cripples all our industries and causes money panics at the will of the money brokers that they may add to their wealth what others lose, and also create de mand for more bonds which, as shown above the present national banking sys tern can exist. While this condition prevails are not our people slaves to the money power? Certainly they are, for, as the word “bond” implies, all bonded

I hereby give notice to the public generally that I have opened up a complete line of Dry Goods, Hats, Caps, Boots and Shoes, for the inspection of the public, and respectfully ask you to call and examine my Goods, also learn prices on the same. It will cost you nothing to examine our goods, and we think you will come again. Everybody invited and made welcome at the New Store. C. D. NOWELS, Proprietor.

people are enslaved by the bond to the full extent of their subjugation to the bond and all its effects and influences. How can those conditions be avoided? One way to avoid such conditions is by government issue of sufficient non-interest bearing currency at par with metal money secured and controlled by the government; free coinage of both gold and silver at par value with each other and as proven by past experience, a ratio of sixteen of silver to one of gold is good enough. While present conditions exist is it to our interest to vote for and elect to office those who favor the present money system? Reader, answer this plain question for yourself. Synopsis. To create national banks, it is necessary to purchase government bonds. To purchase the bonds they must first be issued and offered for sale. To justify the issue and sale of the bonds there must first be a national debt created. Therefore, it is self-evident that by our present money system we are offering a reward for the financial destruction of the nation. Will we continue this, or ••vill we demand the liberty and independence inherited from our forefathers, is the question we are to decide by our vo?e at the polls. Dr. Parker. Woodston, Kan. If you have not yet procured one of those pretty watch case openers, get one from your jeweler, or send to Philadelphia. They are furnished free by the Keystone Watch Case Company. Besides making a handsome charm for your chain, they save your finger-nails and knifeblades. The Keystone Company is the largest of its kink in the world, and makes all kinds of cases, from the low-priced nickel to the most expensive solid gold. Its great specialty is the Jas. Boss filled case. Jas. Boss invented and made the first filled case in 1859, and many of the cases then made and worn since are still intact. Later the Boss patents passed into the hands of the Keystone Watch Case Company. which has the sole right to make these cases. Boss cases are known to all jewelers ss the standard, after which all other filled cases are patterned. All Keystone cases, Boss cases included, have the far-famed Non-pull-out bow or ring. It is the only bow that is securely fastened to the case, and can only be had on cases made by this Company. It prevents loss of the watch by theft or injury by dropping. These cases are handled by all jewelers, as the Company itself does not retail, The sweetest and most pleasant homes can be provided by purchasing one of Leopold’s South Addition lots at a very low price and on easy terms. A. Leopold, proprietor. Office at the ‘ ‘Model” store. Lakey and Sayler, the new bakers, are prepared to do all kinds of fancy baking. Give them a call if you are needing anything in this line.

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List of Patents.

Granted to Indiana inventors this week. Reported by C. A. Snow & Co., Solicitors of American and Foreign Patents, Opp. U. S. Patent Office, Washington, D. C. E. Dawson, Terre Haute, Trolley for electric railways; W. Fitzgerald, Marion, undertaker’s trimming table; S. D. Fry, and J.R. Hamilton, Attica, churn; I. Johnson, Peru, latching device for double doors; W. H. B. Lyons, Goshen, heating drum; T. A. Martin, Evansville, adjustable bedstead; H. W. RuTon, Goshen, carpet sweeper. Those who have used Dr. King’s'New Discovery know its value, and those who have not, have now the opportunity to try it Free. Call on the advertised Druggist and get a trial Bottle, Free. Send your name and address to H. E. Bucklen & Co., Chicago, and get a sample box of Dr. King’s New Life Pills, Free, as well as a copy of Guide to Health and Household Instructor, Free. All of which is guaranteed to do you good and cost you nothing. F. B. Meyer, Druggist.

Notice- -Being convinced that we can’t pay cash unless we get the cash, we have concluded to adopt the cash system on and after Sept. 10, 1894. W. L. Wood, Aix, Ind If you want a nice lunch, call at Lakey & Sayler’s.

People's Party State Platform.

In general terms we endorse I li* priorities ami declarations of the Omaha t.tstl form, and herewith submit the platform prepared by your committoe on resolution-.. THE FINANCIAL Lr'SLE. We demand a national currency of S3O per capita, including the five coinage of silver at the ratio of 10 to I. issued by the general government only, a lull le,-al tender for all debts both public and private dlstributeduo the people direct without the Intervention of banking corporations in payment of ail obligations of the government, and demand the Issue of non-interest bearing treasury notes of small denominations. We declare our unalterable opposition, as a party, to banks of issue, state or national We also denounce the past, and continued use of the government fiat by congress to create Interest-bearing bonds We charge that the Ctlme of demonetizing silver In '73, by the Kepuhlican party, further consummated by the joint actlou of both tlie old parties at the extra session of congress In Hit has fully accomplished the purpose of the monied aristocracy of the United States and England, In placing American producers of our great staple crops on a level with the poorest paid pauper labor of the world under English control, by changing through this crime against American producers and laborers, the pricing instrument for all products and wages to the single standard of gold only. We demand a national graduate income tax on salaries or Incomes In excess of reasonable expenditures for the comforts and necessities bf life. We pledge the People’s party, when glyen control of the government, that the gunholders, who put up life to save the Union from secession, shall be equalized with the bondholders, who speculated in human life and the blood of our people, and their pensions shall.be treated as a vested right. We favor the election of United States senators and all postmasters by direct vote j of the people.

STATR ISSUES We believe the people are yet capable of self-government and home rule, and demand of the next legislature the repeal of the metropolitan police law applied to cities. We also denounce the present unfair and unjust law that forbids minorities representation on election boards or witnesses to count of ballots, as a violation of the natural rights of the people; the entering wedge to the destruction of free government; the very essence of party tyranny and taxation without representation, laws that no honest man can defend. We demand a constitutional convention to revise our st~t“ constitution and include therein reform in the methods of ovation and the initiative and referendum system:. J legislation, with the veto power of all tht important laws In the hands of the people. We demand such equitable adjustment of the statute for the listing of property for’ taxation that will permit the deduction of all bona fide Indebtedness from sum total listed. * We demand a reasonable homestead law that no process of any court can touch. We demand a law taxing all lnherltanoes coming to citizens of Indiana, both direct and collateral, at 5 per cent, above (2.000, for the benefit of the state sinking fund. We demand that most liberal educational facilities for the masses within the power of the state to provide, and a more efficient ad ministration of the public school fund. We demand that convict labor shall be taken as far as possible away from competition with honest, free labor in conduct of the state prisons, recommending that counties- 1 work their convicts building and improving public roads. We demand a law at the hands of the next legislature that will make it optional with debtors in this state, to pay any legal obligation in gold, silver or other lawfnl money of the United States. We demand that our state naturalization laws conform to our national Jaws upon the subject. We view with alarm the evil influence of the liquor traffic. We heartily endorse the initiative and refeicndum system of legislation. believing by this means the people can suppress this and other evils more effectually than by any other mode. We demand an effective enforcement of the laws prohibiting the employment of child! labor. We demand that a system of arbitration be established, whereby serious difficulties bet ween employer and employes may be speedily and impartially adjusted, before either party resort to measures detrimental to one and to both. We favor a reduction of the working hours by law in mines and factories in conformity with the progress of industry. We demand that cities be specially empowered to assume ownership and control of public water, transportation and lighting plants, in such manner as to operate wholly in the interest of the people, without Imposing burdensome taxation. We are against the giving out of public works under contract to the lowest bidder, state and the communities should carry out such work themselves under the supervision of experienced officers. We favor an efficient employer's liability law and the inspection of mines and factories for the protection of life and limb of the workingmen. - The right to vote is inherent in citizenship irrespective of sex.

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