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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
An Astonishing Fact.
ONAIID,
Secretary.

A large proportion OF the American
people are to-day dying from the effects
Of Dyspepsia or disordered liver. The
result of these diseases upon the masses
of intelligent aud valuable people is
most alarming, making life actually a
burden instead Of pleasant existence
of enjoyment and usefulness as " on .,
TO be. There is no gooo reason Tor thls'
II Won will only throw aside prejudice
and sken,,clsm take the advice Of drug
gists and your friends, and try one bot.
lie of Green's August Flower. Your
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ties Of this medicine have been given
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
CHURCH DIRECTORY.

EPISCOPAL-Rcv. X. Brass. Services in
Trinity Church, on First street, every Sunday
morning aud evening.
BAPIIST-Rev. T.. l.. Little. Services in
Society's Church, ON Third street, every sabbath
morning and evening.
CATHOLIC-llev. r. +. DOMAIN. Services in
the Catholic Church, on Chisholm street, every
Sundays at $50 \. NJ, 1880 A. NJ, and Mt =. NJ.
Vespers-evening service. Sermon in English at
1880; in French mt 1880.
CONGREGATIONAL ii. g. Scotford.
Ser yices IN the Socetys Church. on Second street,
every Sabbath morning and evening.
METHODIST-Rev. III. C. Northrup. Services
in socetys Church. on Dock street, every Sabbath
morning and evening.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
IOFFICIAL.l
Roard Of Education.

The Board of Education of the city OF
Alpena, met in regular session at their
Office in the Mcdonald block on We'd
nesday evening, November 18th, 1878,
and was called to order at eight o'clock
by the Secretary.
PREsENT.-A II, cDonald, Secretary,
and Trustees Harshaw, Morse, McRae
and Stout.
Journal of sessions held October 14th,
1873, read and approved.
BILLS.
The following bills were presented and
allowed and warrants ordered drawn for
the payment of the same;
II II. Morse, 1915 cords of wood at 81, $500
James w. Queen Co., microscope, 5u.xo
w A. Olmsted, crasers and pointers, 100
Van Antwerp, Bragg Co, school registers, 1868
RESOLUTIONS.
BY Mr.. Harshaw, supported by Mr..
McRae:
Resolred, That we sustain Miss Bacon
as teacher in endcavoring to enforce the
rules of the school In case OF Miss Emma
Crowell, but In our opinion Miss Crow
ell has been sufficiently punished for her
ofrense, and would recommend that she
he reinstated, to continue so long a.
her department is satisfactory to her
teacher. Carried.
On motion of Mr. Warner the Board
adjourned.
A. r. MCDONALD,
| Co..ota -,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The Score for November, a Journ"rr s .,
music. is growing in public favor. /, n ~,
publishers seem to cater to the VANS ,,,n 80 -,
src nnblIc In the way of music; the new
nonnIar song "Whcre was Moses wnen
,he Iight went out" First Kiss Waltz
.I have Sought and have Found, 81,
cred Ouartettc, Idylle by Lysberg, ana
n very pretty and easy ballad, "oniy a
Raby Small" by Violetta, are attractions
in themselves to induce our music read
ers TO send 10 cents and receive a sample
copy. Address John f. Perry " Co., o5e
washington Street, Boston, Mass.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
NJ AK RTE ID.

In this city, Nov. 18th, at the residence os Mr.
L. g. Howard by Rev. H. l.. Little, Mr jesse o.
Hyatt and Miss Z. Ednetta Erxon, both of this
city.
On Monday, Nov. 2jth, by Rev. Father DOMAIN,
Mr. Cornelius O'Bnen and Miss Maria Manion,
both Of this city.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

We regret to learn that our
friend, f. j. Papst, of the signal
station in this city, is to be reliev-
ed from duty, here, by Sergt. j. A.
Barwick. Sergt. b. was formerly
in charge of the signal station at
Denver, Colorado, and will arrive
here in few days. Sergt. Papst
will proceed from here and report
at Washington. His health has
been very poor since he has had
charge of the station at this place,
and he thinks the change will ben
eft him greatly.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

ouite A number Of our lumber
men have commenced their winters
oneratious in the woods, and men
are becoming less numerous about
TOWN every day. ffta
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

s. s. Lewenberg, matchmaker ana
ieweler, who has opened shop IN bos'-
wick's drug store, would say to the peo-
nile that he is prepared 20 execute all
work In his line, from the slightest re-
pair needed, up to making WATCH IL
.-oaeoary
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
SwaatIx Scented.

Experience tells us that sweet anu ,ra
delicate odor renders q person o. wy
plainest features agreeable and al,ra w.
tive. A delightful odor from Iady ~ y.
gentleman Is always admired, anu III ~
Prices Alista Bouquet, Concea'cu III ~,
light or Floral Riches VIII make III
sMcctly scented. -. i. !.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
Full MpaSurc.

While most of the so-called two-ounce
flavoring extract bottles hold pu' Que
and one-quarter ounces, ana th9 iou.
ounce less than three ounces, Or. rr'ce :
FIavoring Extracts are full measu, ,,,
strong, pure and natural as the iru''
from which they emenate.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

II takes "a hours for q letter or
,.rer to reach this city from De-
,roit. by present mail facilities.
Ills n would come in about ~
hours il we bad railroad.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Now don't you forget il, for it is fact
that VIM. Masters, the butcher, on Wat
or street, has very large supply of
turkeys, chickens, ducks, geese, etc, for
Thanksgiving, which he is selling at
prices lower than ever. You can get a
thanksgiving dinner cheap by calling on
hin,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
Enlarged.

Our five cent department has just been
enlarged by large stock Of novelties in
useful and ornamental articles, and Is
worthy the attention OF every one.
G. II. HAwLEY & Co,
Second St. Athena,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The ladies Of the NJ. E. Church
will give q Thanksgiving dinner at
the store formerly occupied by J.
IT. Fletcher & Co., on Water street,
to-morrow.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

For a dne dress suit or overcoat' you
will surely be gratined at the Bay o''y
Clothing House, both for quality anu
price, they can't be beat on this shore
Next to the bridge.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Fred. H. Barlow has leased the
rooms now occupied by G. A. Jeyte,
a. Police Justice office, and will
omen law Office in the same next
week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The best place in town to purchase
your toilet articles, II you want to save
money, is ut the drug store of j. L
Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
Dissolution OF Partnership.

The special co-partnership of VIM. II. Pott II,
Edward X Potter. and Edward Z. Campbell
under the firm name OF w. II. & e. X. Potter, ia
this day dissolved by mutual consent. w. II. &
4. X Pot Il will continue the business of manu-
featuring lumber, and will settle all demands due
to and from the old firm.
WM.-H. POTTER,
EDWARD X. POTTER,
EEWARD L. CAMPBELL.
Dated Alpena, Mich, Oct %, A. u. ISIS. 31Sw6
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Il is at VermilIion that the East
Saginaw will lay mp this winter,
and she is to be thoroughly over
hauled and rebuilt.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Sufferers from coughs, colds, asthma,
bronchitis, soreness OF the lhroa'' NV
all diseases leading to consumpt'on, uon
fail TO try Adamsons Botanic Da's'"''
Sold by druggists at 30 cts.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

C. C. Snyder game into posses
sion OF another fine daughter on
Friday last.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Dealers say how are we to Know Una
~, Pr;ce,s Cream Baking Powder Is I'M
sonbis,icated? Know it, because ~ a.
ways gives satisfaction, anu 1 Io,, hat 4
are bought at price so low t"ae az, !,
noInts at once to adulteration' ~ oh 1on
sumcrs knew the character OF enr ,s,
baking powders, very few wouio 10
shem. ~.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The Board Of Supervisors met
on Saturday last, and adjourned to
meet again on the 10th of Deem
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

A silver cross and blue ribbon
were found near the Congregation
al Church on Sunday, and the
owner will find them at the ARGUS
Office. Ia -1s.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

j. w. Creighton, who has been
on a business trip out of town, re-
turned by Marine City, on Monday
morning.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

there was no such thing known in
this vicinity as planning mill, and
now we see three, and probably all
OF them will find business to keep
them busy.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
Second ST., Alpcna.

S. S. Lewenberg, the jeweler, left town
last week, for Chicago, where he will
purchase an elegant stock of jewelry
AMI Christmas goods, which he intends
to dispose of to the good people of Al
pena at prices TO suit the times. Don't
be in hurry, but be sure that you wait
and see his stock before you make any
selections of goods in his line for Holt
day gifts You will find him in the
store with J. T. Bostwick, the druggist.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Croaking Is not confined to the lrCg
ponds. At this season almost everyoouy
il boarse. The bleating OF distresscu
lungs is heard everywhere. why Is tn's
when Hales Honey of Horehound anu
Tar will cure any cough, cold or hoarse-
ness In as hourss Sold by all druggists.
pixies toothache drops cure III "a, one
,.,tnufa 49,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

/. The steamer Dunlap left this port
on Sunday, on her last trip, and
now goes into winter quarters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

We are pleased to learn that the
rumor afloat in this city last week
to the effect that Rev. E. M. De-
kiere, formerly pastor of st. Bern
ards Church in this city, had died
of heart disease at Grand Rapids,
is without the slightest foundation
whatever. A dispatch from that
reverend gentleman last Saturday
stated that he is improving in
health, and is much better than
when he left this city. He is now
at Mount Morris, in Genesee coun-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

We understand that II. III. Wit
telshofer will open a Holiday Ba-
zaar in the Bank block during the
month of December. Judging
from the pas. we think the people
will have an opportunity of seeing
a choice selected stock of Holiday
goods, as Mr.. w. has always show
ed admirably good taste in his Sc
lections.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Lamps and lamp shades and chimneys
of every style, and cheap as dirt ut the
popular store of J. +. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The steamer st. Joseph makes
ber last trip Of the season this
week.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
THEIR TELEPHONE.
un,v arc We 10 Know !

Chew JAcKsoS's Best sweet NAVY ''
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

All postage prepaid. Specimen copies free.
ReInittnnces may be sent at our risk by drafts on
Detroit banks, money-ordes, or in registered let
tiers.
$3.50 IN Premiums 10 Agents, in addition TO lib
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euars, specimen copies. etc. Address
THE POST & TRIBUNE.
Q-o Detroit Mich
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

]. +. Field continues to do rushing
business in the way Of putting up pre-
scriptons.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

A. f. Fletcher g. Co. have shut
their mill down for this season.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Creighton d Lewis have the most
elegant boot sign in town. large
gilt boot. ss
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Thanksgiving services at the diff
ferent churches Tomorrow morn
inU
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

After this week the steamer Dove
will 60 into winter quarters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Business is still progressing at
the present session of the Circuit
Court.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The steamer st. Paul will doubt
less gointo winter quarters on her
down trip this week. She has had
a good season, and has made the
best of time during the summer,
giving entire satisfaction to all who
have had dealing with her.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

One of the ladies of Alpena re-
Gently went into a dry goods store
where she purchased the material
for cloak, and then asked the
clerk if he would throw in the but
tons. "Ccrtainly," was the reply,
but we will not attempt to depict
the chagrin of the lady when she
arrived home and opened the par
Gel, to find quantity of pantaloons
buttons, and cheap ones at that.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Meade Mccartney has vacated
the Office In the Mcdonald block,
and Is now in co-partnership with
A. +. Fletcher, in the insurance
business, their Office being at the
lumber Office of A. +. Fletcher IL
Co., on Water street.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The three evangelical churches
of the city will hold a union
Thanksgiving service in the M.
E. Church, tomorrow, commence
ing at IL o'clock A. NJ. Sermon
by the Rev. e. L. Little. Let the
people give public thanks for the
blessings of the past year. Let
the people of Alpena, especially the
Christian people, defer to the
calls of the President and Govern
or and convene to worship Him
who is the source of all coed.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Quite a snow storm Monday, and
the hunters rejoiced.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

The steamers Marine City and
Keweenaw arrived in port on Mon
day, on their last trip up this sea-
son. The Marine had on board an
unusually large cargo of freight.
Both steamers, on their return to
Detroit, will go into winter quar-
ters.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Don't buy any holiday presents until
YOU have called at the drug store of J..
L. Field.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Fitzmaurice, the temperance lee
turer, who has several times adj
dressed. the citizens of Alpena with
admirable success, will again APP
pear before our citizens this even
ing, at the Congregational Church.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
OUR TELEPHONE.
Thanksgiving Tomorrow.

The stages are now making reg
ular trips.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

Now is the time to begin
to take some steps toward Sc
curing a railroad to Alpena. Don't
wait until the session of the Legis-
lature is at q close before making n
move, hut act at once, and show to
the people of the State that Alpena
really wants and needs railroad
communication with the outside
world.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27

One of the residents of the town.
ship of Alpena is comfortably fixed
for the winter. He says that he
has all the supplies to carry him
through the cold snap except flour,
pork, potatoes, butter, tea, sugar
and kerosene oil. He has a well
Of water and half barrel Of salt.
The mill Of F. w. Gilchrist has
ceased operations for the season,
having cut about 100000 feet Of
logs this year. Mr.. Gilchrist in
tends putting in something like
100000 feet Of logs this winter,
and thinks, with his improved ma
chinery, he will he able to cut that
amount during the season of 1879.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1878-11-27
Is Cent Column.

Advertisements of five lines or less inserted in
this column at l5c per week, and Sc for each addi-
tional line. If continued for three months or
longer IS per cent. dicount from these figures. In
all cases cash TO accompany orders.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-30
MARITIME MISCELLANY.

Captains NJ Chcvaer, of the steamer schiedam ham
iton Perry of tho Britannia and Lucas. OF
Rotterdam have thanks special meteor
illogical observation, connection with the HERALD
weather service.
STEAMER SPARTAN (Br,. Cooper, from New York for
London before reported of shinnccocs disable she had
by the Coast Wrecins Co. where vest rlav
Sur HARMosIDgs tBr, Keens. from nayTs. went ashore
Ms. aud will probably be a total loss Crew saved
BARK FnAscs IIrYaRn r R.chis from rhad'lp Bic
July % the refusing to 60 to sea- survey will DO
held on the vessel
about years old owned and in Italy The latest
reports from the wreck were 70 the Meet tn At tho mnss
The mate remained Nantucket 70 look after things
for 9r The wreck The
grain from Boston for account OF Crockett Brothers
Antwerp before repo,ed remained ashore Wilmington
barJuy27 Two sshoones were sent down on the'anoyS
S Ss' sosen s a fa sesm dated 10Th
is sinkngl
with casks rum cocoa and hides for vro SPAN.
weeseps LEAKING and would proceed repairs
scHR X q RANKIN Brig Harry Davis !Br): at Dutch
IRON D % Tor
ashore sson" east END Of - pomnES on inc iG msi
Of distress. sent ii: boat ashore
s suea and would
total loss the breaking clean over her and
was built al Rockiand. Me- in 1872 2o3 tons register
scnR " II MAILER tBr at vineyard havsn from 5.
John. NIB. reports split sails ana broke tore trcsteees
having expe riehced heavy weather.
scnn oLlvx, Dodge. r violence for Philadephia put
Newport 2eth, having when of Fire Island lost
maIsail.
scuR MA,oy. q Dish.on from Providenso for Fall r.
Squash. Bristol ri Several unsuccessful attempt:
ashore TO prevent her from sinking
PHILADELPHIA, July 29-The steamer Pennsylvania,
Harris Liverpool. which arrived here last night re-
idcd the schr Hume. Capt Diggns Of Eastpors
No. hound from Richbucto for Gloucester, e.. with
OF ns ~.n Fl, s sa .s
In all were transferred from the wreck
to the steamer, Capt psgns reports that the stssm
watch until too late TO prevent the disaster The
ume 335 tons register aud was built ct Perry. Me-
in 1901
QUEBEC Juiy Ship Fila tBr) for Liverpool before
repored as ashore at tie east enc Maniconsan shoss
has DC en- hauled OF. and Is towing back.
steamer Lake Megautic ODD, from Montreal for Anti
cos schooners alongside and reported as full OF
water. NO particulars
v,skYAED avEs July as. s xhAiips bark Irep,c
ashore south end Of Long Shoa Vineyard sound
sho in throuah Musksgst Channel and he: Vine
on trip from Nantucket, was boarded BY q
boat from the Bird this ssrnorn They wanted
gone 1t 10 hoped she will of tonight
the weather Is moderate, though Is now threatening
So~.s Ts vessel has a the ia.ot viii
hood ." Of lis breadth
q sHh 6 a y .hi *. 4s
owner the others being Howard Hanscom. NJ Rose aud
Markham.
LAuScn-Portsmouth, MI, July 27-The hne 3-masted
II O'clock AM from tho yard Of Mr. william Fernad.
She is about tons. aud Is owned by Vaughan
S..niss Of Ocunouit
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-30
NOTICE TO MARINERS.

WRECK IN HYANSIs HARBoR, MASS
Master Robert Plat, UsN, Assistant Coast survey COM
sehr sunk in tho middle harbor inside the break
water Hyaunis Mass with her ss.s and bowsprt out
s %i. Of the GShEEs AffERsSS s"p.s!sssna.n
scorIASp-wEsr coAsr-rRIrH cLYDE-ADDrvoSAL
The trustees Of Ayr harbor hereby give notice that on
and after the LIST day Of August next there will be
red TO the I'd the bearing y and white
There will also be exhibited from the scawnrd OF
the brekwatc apparent rehssted white light Of
tering the hArbor the position of that point
The present hnrbor lights will still continue to be
bearing magnetic Variation, % deg 80 min westerly
In 1873.
NORTH PAcIFIc-coAsr MExIco-PosIrfoH
scRPrIoN TARTAR suoAL
from the repsrt OF Commander j. W. Philip U Navy.
mmanding ruscsror. at present engaged In
veyns on The P"cns sS. Y Of M"iaon.do Point
known among the by the name OF Punt. Escon-
dda evardne 20 fathoms the outside limit Ct danger
and w * mites. Within these limits several shoai
rocky patches which constitute the dangers to navigation,
as A 'athon patch, extending Il by and W by
three.ausrters OF mile. lies sW by miles from the
are covered spectivey By IL and ia fshoms OF water
ca three fathom patch less than bali mile IN extent,
sW by " ! " . miles from the point.
These two patches lie within 6fathom curve with
al A, a distance Of il miles wNw y W from the
point and tho same distance from the shore abreast
rs the wreck steamer City OF san Francisco
hos with athoms Of water over it and about
half mile Ia extent. 49,.
Tor distance about miles westward Of the fathom
depths Irregular varying from to ii athoms
bcyond that distances the increase gradual
By direction to 40 sthons, and In souhcriy d.
teetion ~ 100 fathoms.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1878-07-30
THE MAINE REPUBLICANS.

MEETING OF THE STATE CoMMIrrEE-AN OUT
AND-oUr HARD MONEY PLATFORM ADOPTED
BLAINE's PROPOSAL DEFEATED.
lBY TELEGRAPH TO THE HERALD
PORTLAND, July 90, 1878.
The Republican State Committee has been In ses-
sion now for over three hours discussing the pros
poets OF the campaign There is only one ques-
ton that comes up prominently, and tnat
is the attitude OF the party The finance question.
The sweep which tho greenback element has made IN
all the districts OF the State has made necessary Tor
the republicans TO declare themselves squarsy. Tho
entire Congressional delegation is here, including
the venerable Hannibal Hamlin and Mr.
r. 4 me- In the council chamber OF the
aders tonight Mr.. Blaine fought for the
word "coin" while Hamlin, Frye, Hale and Powers
insisted the old hard money platform Of gold or
Its equivalent. The discussion was animated danllin
and his followers insisted that the only way 70 save
the party come out squarely Tor haru money,
raise the old cry and rally the entire Young
strength Of the party for final struggle Blaine,
who took position in Congress In favor oil silver,
AIMED that tho new dollar was now part oil the
currency that tho word conn would be more IN
harmony With the views Of large section OF the
republicans and its use IN The platform would keep
many men who now lean toward the greenback doc
triue IRON seeding There was general de-
TO keep ms question out OF the Con-
vention, TO prevent any such scene as was
OF Hayes. Its understood that the gold men have
succeeded in carrying their point and that the party
Will 60 into the camp to try conclusions with the
grecnbackers out-and-o out hard money platform.