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Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
PAGE FOR CONGRESS.
Nominated by Acclamation at
Ocean City, Md.

The Democratic Convention of the
first Maryland district was in session
o1lA an hour and five minutes and
IIon.Nlebry Page was nominated for
re-clecbVbn To congress BY acclamatiOn.
ThougHbgief in its session the con-
ventiof was, big with enthusiasm for
tariifEeformA Resolutions were adop-
ted Enthusiastically indorsing the plat
ford of the national convention and
the principle of tariff reform as advo-
Gated by the great leader of the peo-
pie, Grover Cleveland The conven-
tion was held in the dancing pavilion
of the Atlantic Hotel, the same room
where Mr. Page was first nominated
two years ago. The same chairman
also presided, Dr. Robert VI Price, of
Queen Anne's county, whose fair rul-
ines then commended him to the pres
ent convention.
Secretaries we're elected as follows
j. T.. White, of Worcester Marion
Y. Brewington, of Wicomico James
" Holt, of Caroline.
Nice-presidents, one from each
county, were elected as follows: Kent,
Henry j. Gray Queen Anne's, Chas.
W. Clements Caroline, David L.
Rickerts Talbot, VIM. + Lowe !;
Dorchester, Thos. b. lIackett; WI
comico, Vim. Levi Laws; Somerset,
Wm. II. Gale Worcester, II n.
Todd.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
PERSONALS.

Ice cream in boxes Il. Townsend Il
Burhnecs.
Miss Druclla Tilg hman is visiting
relatives at Rchoboth, Nd.
Mr. William FarruH, of Baltimore,
is visiting relatives IN town.
/ Miss Ida Purcell, OF Baltimore, is Wis
iiing Mrs VIM r. Spurrier.
Ice cream. milk shal.e, fruits and con
fecrionery at Townsend & Burmge's.
Master Ray Smith, OF Philadelphia, is
visiting DR. f 5 Dashiell, on Market 81.
\ Master Ames Town send. Of Philadel-
phia, is visiting relatives and friends here
Mrs. J. II. Vincent, of Pocomoke, is
visiting The family of MIR John ". Vim
cent.
Miss Mary Ennis, OF Pocomoke City,
is visiting her grandfather Mr.. John
Guthrie
/ Miss Cooke Furnss of Baltimore, is
visiting her sister, Mrs John W. PurneIl,
near town.
I Miss Bessie Price, of Atlantic CITY, is
I spending a few days with Miss Ida IIud-
son in town
/ Miss Minnie Moore, who has been
teaching school IN Kent Co, returned
home last Saturday.
Special arrangements for the accom-
mediation of ladies' at Townsend & Bur,
bage's Ice cream Parlor
/ Quite large number Of young ladies
and gentlemen from ,is place visited
/ Chincoteague this week
Rev. +. II NelsoI is visiting rela-
tives here lie will fill The pulpit of the
/ NJ. +. Church Sunday morning.
MIR. J. J. lIurlock has one of the pret-
iicsi homes in our town. The grounds
are laid ont prettily and attractive.
4 Col John Walter Smith is in North
Carolina on business connected with the
1 lumtcr firm of which he is a member.
/ Miss Ella Moore returned home from
Baltimore Wednesday accompanied by
Misses Katie Ball and Eerlie Kempion of
that city.
MIR Walter Humphreys, of Salisbury.
visited his cousin. Prof Spence. last Mon
day and was accompani. ID home on Tues
day by Miss Mary Spence.
Mrs Lydia Corey and little boy, OF
Philadelphia, are visiting friends in Snow
/ Hill. THIS is Mrs. o'ey's first visit TO
Snow Hill for tweniy-siV years.
A number of our people attended the
Congressional Convention at Ocean Cny
last Wednesday and enjoyed II heathful
bath and pleasant day al the seashore.
Capt c. 5. Cnpper and Lieutenants
4 Tappan and Folcr IF he Smith Guards
went to Baltimore on Thursday 10 parti-
cipaie in the election of n Colonel for the
FIRST Regiment, Maryland National
Guards.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
COOKS FIGHT DUEL.
\ Lively Scene in Atlantic Cit,
Neither Man Hurt.

ATLANTIC CRY, y. j., July l9.-There
was an exciting scene IN front OF Boyer 5
Hotel Maryland and Arctic avenues this
evening. when Richard Cordery and
Lloyd Fox, colored cooks AT the United
States Hotel, met and commenced To ex-
change shots ut each other, and though
three were fired none took effect. The
affair was the result Of fcuL at the hotel
Sunday morning. when Cordery took Fox
To task for not reporting for duty more
promptly. Fox took ofien>c, and assault
ed Cordery, severely injuring him. Since
then Cordery has threatened to shoot Fox
on sight, and this evening commenced to
carry out his designs Fox Immediately
responded, and people in the street mar
rowly escaped the stray bullets Both
men were arrested and taken to the City
Hall. Foy is resident of Cumberland.
Md, and came here to work during the
season.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
ON THE PENINSULA.

Miss Sophronia Collins graduate OF
the Normal, will be principal Of lIurlocks
academy next fall
Joseph Mallalieu las resigned from the
Republican State Central Committee for
Queen Aunc's county.
The Pippin farm near Bridgetown,
which was sold Tuesday in Centreyille,
was purchased by the heirs at $2S per
acre
Tie State Board OF Public Works on
Thursday re-appoinied Captain \. Stan
ley Bryan, of Queen Anne's county com
mandcr of the police schooner Frolic.
The directors of the Queen Anne's
National Bank Of Centreville last Tues
day declared dividend Of 3 per cent on
capi,ul stock from net earnings of the
the past six months.
| Lewis Whitehouse, of EastOn, has been
awarded the contract for rebuilding st.
Pauls Protestant Episcopal Church a,
Cenircville. The expense will be about
81 900
Capt. B. B. Dorry, of the yacht Com
fort. while fishing in the mouth Of Ches-
ter river caught "A rockiish 3jl inches long
and II lbs. heavy; another was %.
inches, and the third IS inches.
Last Tuesday Joseph Fesmyer shipped
10 New York five carloads of lambs from
Centreyille station. lie had previously
shipped twenty-five carloads making 80
| in all from one station.
A mail route has been established be-
tween Fairlec and Baltimore via Tolches.
ter through the persistent efforts OF resi-
dents in tina, vicinity. J. \. Russell will
carry the mail to and from Fairlee.
Edward Pinkine, young man living
in Tuckahoc Neck, Caroline county
while at work near moving traction en-.
CINE Wednesday evening. was run over
and received injuries from which he is
likely to die.
\ Cleveland and Stevenson Club was
formed in Grecnsborough last Tuesday
night. and the following officers named
President, Hon. John +. Dawson; Vice
President, Hon George H. Moore; Secre.
tary and Treasurer John ID. Plummer
The Grier Bros have erected two large
IRON stand pipes at their works opposite
the y. Y. Z. & y. railroad depot which
will prove IA very valuable acquisition to
that part of Salisbury i'll case Of fire. The
s,andpipes are 81 feet high and will hold
Il supply OF 20O0 gallons each.
Samuel T. Williams, of St Michaels
died ut his residence in that town Sunday
morning July 10Th, of intermittent fever
lie was engaged in the mercantile bust
ness aud was one of the most enterprising
young men of the town. lie was in the
twenty ftth wear OF his age and leaves 4
widow and two small children.
Rev Charles H. Ewing, of ST John,
Episcopal Church. at Crisiicld. was or
daincd 10 The priesthood in ST Andrew,
Episcopal Church. in Princess Anne, on
Thursday last, lay Bishop Adams, assisted
10y Revs Dr. II B Martin. o. ii Murphy
and VIM G.. Wuolfurd Mr.. Ewing now
become rector of st Johns, while vi
Murphy sewers his connection as rector
leaving Mr. Ewing in charge of his work
al Crisaeli. Somerset Herdh
Ii is stated that Senator Joe Blackburn
of Kentucky; Mrs. Bclknap, widow o
Gen. Grants Secretary of War; Mrs
Ewing, relative of Gen. Sherman an'
Harvey l.. Page, of Washington, hay,
purchased lots at Ocean City, and vii
sooa begin the erection of handsome cot
tases.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
IRONSHIRE.

Mrs. Denard Henderson left us ON Fri
day last for two weeks visit AT Horn
town and Chincoteaguc. We wish her a
pleasant trip
Mr. Jas. II. Traders family is seriously
ill., They all have our prayers for a
speedy recovery.
The farmers all say that the crops are
cut short by the recent drought.
Miss Emma ,Ieilries. of Chincoteague,
Va, is visiting friends of this place. We
all enjoy Miss Emmas company, and we
shall be sorry To see her leave
Misses BERTHE and Lula Birmingham,
very pleasantly entertained large num-
Der of young ladies and gentlemen re-
Gently. They all report good time and
doubtless would enjoy another social
gathering.
Mr.. Lemucl +. Kelley, of Philadelphia
is home on visit to his mother.
The Rev. Mr.. Bowen delivered Il very
interesting sermon on Sunday last.
Mrs. Florence Shepherd, of Stockton,
is visiting her parents at this place
Miss Julia f. Gray, of Philadelphia is
visiting friends and relatives at this
place.
Our young people are visiting Ocea n
City quite frequently. They all report
lively times.
Base ball is becoming our chief sport
Sail in boys, you will get there by-and-by
We were all pleased with Tuesdays
refreshing shower.
wonder what has become of our sun
day School picnic this year:
Our fishing is as yet very poor, and |
am afraid il will continue on So until
Uncle Sam opens his heart and gives us
an inlet across the beach
The potato crop is very small this year
WHITE ROsE
George Bishop. Jr, is now staying at
Franklin City aud is clerking IN the sto re
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Real I;Sfate.

Charles W lehman from Robert ".
Ellis all that house aud lot located ON
Purnelrs alley in the town of Snow Hill.
Consideration 1926.
Edward J Clarke from Henry DeKay
and wife all that piece or parcel of ground
situated IN Pocomokc City. Consders-
tion 800
Robert g. Keene from John H. Fowler
all thni lot of land siuat d at Ocean City,
Md. and designated on the plat of Ocean
City as lot No. 30 Consideration $3.50.
VIM J. Leonard from John r. Farrell
and wife all of those tracts and parcels of
land situate in Queponco containing one
hundred and forty five acres of land.
Consideration $3.50
Charlotte f. Holstein from James X.
lIolslcin all those tracts of land near Ce-
dartown. containing 81 acres. Consider
alton $500.
Peter C. Tarr from Albert T. Mears
an wife all That house and 10; in POGO
moke City. Consideration $1,000.
VIM. J Massey from Chas W. Powell
and wife all that parcel of land situated
at Ocean City, Md Consideration $3.50.
Richardson. Smith, Moore n Co, from
Denard A. Agnew all that lot and parcel
Of land with the buildings and improve
mcnts situate ON Martin street IN the
town of Snow Hill. Consideration
1868 A.
Charles Dickerson from George Dick
erson ct ux ct al all that house and lot
situated at the junc,ure of Federal and
Martin streets extended III the town of
Snow Hill, Md Consideration 5000.
John T. Gootee from VIM. j. Aydelotte
and wife all that piece or parcel of land
situate in the second election district,
containing II acres. Consideration
$i29 30.
VIM II Slurgis from Rosa Purncll and
Emily Jane Purnel, all that land siiua;
cd on the Southwest side of the old pub
lie road lesding from Wagram To POGO
moke City, containing y acres considera-
lion; $50
George W Purncll. Trustee, from Wm.
; Wilson, Trustee, all that lot and parcel
OF land situate in the town of Berlin
con sIderst:on; $50.
Esther r. Hammond fIom George W.
Purnell aud wife all that lot and parcel
of land situate in the town Of Berlin
consideration; $50.
Thomas V Hammond from John T.
Hammond and wife all those lands lying
and being situate in Queponco and par
Gel of land near Berlin considerations:
$500 and other considerations
Charles T. Jones from Martha A. Bow
en- all that lot or parcel of land situate
about one half mile from Snow Hill ON
the Virginia Road consideration; $397.
Sidney T Trader from John J. Pcnne-
well and wife all that loi or parcel Of
ground situate near Cedarlown consider
alton; Si5 ~
James +. Dickerson from John West
and wife all that real estate situate in the
sixth election district containing IL acres
more or less consideration 800.
George Pollii. Benton Showell. Thos
Tingle, VIM. Pollitt. George Dixon.
Trustees VI T. Church from Jane l..
Dale and Harry p Dale administrators
all that lot and parcel of ground situated
on The county road near Whaleyvllle
consideration: 500
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Vacant Scl,OIarsl,ipS.

An act of the General Assembly oi
Maryland provides for the education free
OF charge for board and tuition of one
student male or femaleD in Western
Maryland College from each senatorial
district in this state to he appointed by
the school commissioners of sail senator
ial districts by aud with the advice and
consent of the Senator in the respective
districts, after a competitive examination
Of the candidates
Provision is also made for the scholar
ship AT st. Johns College with only ,ui-
ton free. A competitive examination
for the said scholarship will he held In
the High School hnilding. Snw Hin. july
27ih and 2Sth. 1892 and also for students
who desire Ia attend the State Normal
School.
By order of the board.
q. CALVIN B. TAYLOR Examiner.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Report of Box Iron school.

The relative standing Of the first three
pupils in the classes of the Box lrcn
School for the year is given herewith
FIRST CLASS
Laiin-lst, John Riley; 2d, Monte Grif-
fin: 3D.. Lille Richardson.
PhySiology-ist, John Riley; I'd, Monte
Griffin and Lille Richardson, tie.
lIistory-lst. John Riley; I'd, Lille
Richardson; Sd, Monte Griffin.
Algebra-lst, John Riley; 2d, Monte
Griffin; Sd, Lille Richardson.
Arithmetic-lst, John Riley; 2d. Lille
Richardson; Sd, Monte Griffin.
Grammar-lst, John Riley; 2d, Monte
Griffin; ,d. Lille Richardson.
Philosophy John Riley; 2d, Lille
Richardson; 81, Monte Griffin.
Geometry list. John Riley; 2d, Lille
Richardson; Sd. Monte Griffin.
Essays-lst. John Riley; 2d, Monte
Griffin; 81, Lille Richardson.
Elocuiion-lst. Lille Richardson; I'd
Monte Griffin: 3d. John Riley.
Drawing list. John Riley; 2d, Lille
Richardson and Monte Griffin.
General yeragc-1st, John Riley 9l
I'd. Monte Griffin S:';; 3d, Lille Richard
son So.
SECOND CLASS.
Grammar-tsi Edna Taylor; 2d. Bertha
Richardson; 81, John Richardson.
History-lst, Bertha Richardson; I'd,
Edna TAYLOR: I'd, John Richardson.
Etymology-lst, Bertha Richardson:
2d, John Kelley: Id, Sadie Riley and
Edna Taylor, lie
Arithmetic list, Edna Taylor and Ber-
ln taI, 4 Ia oil "a
John Richardson.
Physiology LIST. Edna Taylor ID, John
Kelly; 81, Bertha Richardson
Drawing-1si. John Kelly; ID. Edna
Taylor and Bertha Richardson, tie 81,
Sadie Riley.
Essays-lst, Bertha Richardson; 2d,
Edna Taylor; Sd. Sadie Riley.
Average lst. Bertha Richardson ~:
ID Elna Taylor s., I'd, John Kelly 81
THIRD CLASS
Grammar-ls lst, ollie Griffin; 2d, Nellie
Bromley
Geography-lst, Ollie Griffin; 2d. Nellie
Bromley.
History Nellie Bromley; 2d, Ollie
Griffin
Arithmetic Is, O!he Griffin; 2d, Nellie
Bromley.
Average-lst, Ollie Griffin: I'd, Nellie
Bromley.
SMITH GRADE.
Arithmetic list, Minnie Richardson
and Emma Griffin. tie
Grammar-lst, Minnie Richardson; 2d,
Emma Griffin.
Ilistory-Ist. Emma Griffin 2d Min
ME Richardson.
Physiology LIST, Emma Griffin; 2d,
Minnie Richardson.
Gcography-lsi, Minnie Richardson;
2d. Emma Griffin.
Avoragc-lsl. Minnie Richardson; ID.
Emma Griffin.
FIFTH GRADE.
General Average lsi. Stella Truitt:
2d. Cora Davis: 3d, Eva Richardson.
FOURTH GRADE.
General Avcrage-lst. Lille Watson:
ID. John Mumford and Harry Taylor.
tie: 3D. James Taylor
MARY II. ScARBoRoUGu,
Principal.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
IIow'> THIS /:

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re
ward for any case of CaIarrh that cannot
he cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
+. j. CHENEY Il Co. Props, Toledo. o
We the undersigned, have known +. J
Cheney for the las, II years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all busncs,
transactions and financially able To car
ry ont any obligations made by thciI
firm
WEST Il TEuAx, Wholesale Druggist
Toledo, o. WALDING, KINNAN n MAR
WIN, Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, q.
Halls Caiarrh Cure taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces ot the system. Price 1ic
per bottle Sold hy MI Druggists Tcs.
limonials free.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Collectors Sale
OF A VALUABLE
Town Lot i'm Berlin.
CORPORATION TAXES.

BY VIRTUE of authority vested
in me as Collector of Corporation
Taxes for the town of Berlin Worces-
ter county, Maryland for the years
1888, lSS9. ls90 and 1891 | have
seized ana taken in execution all that
valulble house and lot on Bay Street
in he town of Berlin, belonging, and
assessed, to Arnold Pitts to pay and
satisfy the corporation taxes upon the
same due from and unpaid by said
Pitts To whom said lot is assessed as
aforesaid, and hereby give Notice
that will sell the aforesaid lot at the
atlantic Hotel in the town Of Berlin
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Examination of Teachers.

There will be public examination Of
teachers for Worcester county held in the
High School building, Snow lIill, July
eth and 2Sth, 1892. ALL TEACHERS
whose certificates have expired will be
required to take the examination. II will
begin promptly. each day, at . o'clock
"a. III.
BY order of the board
2t CALVIN Il. TAYLOR, Examiner.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Saturday, Aug. 13, 1892,

At , O'Clock 7. NJ
to the highest bidder therefor for
CASH to pay and satisfy the corpora
tion taxes for the years aforesaid, in
terest costs and expenses to be added.
\. W. SCOTT,
Collector of Corporation taxes for the
wears 1883, 1889, 1890 and 1891.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Official Paper of Worcester Co.

Authorized by the County Com
missioncrs To do all the County
Printing for 1S92-9:S. Has the
largest bona fidc circulation of
any newspaper published i'm Wor-
ccstcr County and can prove il.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
REPORT OF THE CONDITION
Or
The First National Bank

OF SNOW HILL
At Snow Hill. in the State of Maryland at the
close Of business. July 18th. lsrs.
RESOURCES.
Loans and discounts. Si3s,SEsT.
Ovcrlrafts secured ami unsecured a2Gl
e. = Ronds to secure circulation i2.50OO0
Due from approved reserve agents S.22i:B
Due from other National Banks l.Sy0@s
Due from State Banks and bankers I.4sl.2s
Banking house. furniture and fixtures 6.5Ai-9
Current expenses and taxes paid 3i.H
Premiums ON l.. :. Bonds l.Afl.u
Bils Of other Banks Aii.t0
Fractional paper currency. nickcls
and-ccntS I.s2
Specie iu.s.E-H
L,.gai-tcndcr Notes 3.06.oO
urcr < per cent. Of circulation $3.50
Total. saO4. .j9Os3
LIABILITIES.
Capital Stock paid in $i0.0OO
surplus funl 5..WW
Undivided profits l.Gej.Al
National Bank note. outstanding l0.sil.O0
Dividends unpaid sOl.6i
Individual deposits subject To check l23.3Sl.2f
Cashiers checks outstanding @.!t,
Due to other National Banks m.iiO -
Due tO State Banks a"d bankers 3>5'b
Notes and bills re-liScountcd
State of Maryland. County Of Worcester IS.
T. L. 4. Matthews, Cashier of the above
named bank. do Solclnnly swear that the above
statement is true tO the hest OF my knowledge
and belief |. I. MATTHEW'S cashier.
Subscribed and sworn to- before me this 18TH
day of July. IS.ss GEO. 7. BRATrEN,
Corrcct.-AtteSt Notary Public.
/ LEVI \. PIRNELI.
GEo. :; ;RIcMAEDSoN, Directors.
| T. NJ. PURNEIL.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23

Diamonds and other precious stones
set in the latest patterns of jewelry by
Boettinger Il Walter. POS w Lexington
81, Baltimore Nd. 2y
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
GEORGE W. PURNELL, Attorney at Law.
Sheriff'S Sale
OF ALTABLE
Estate +!

BY Virtue of writ of Fieri Facias
issued out of the Circuit Court for
Worcester County upon a judgement
i'm favor of Martha T. Wimbrow
against the goods and chattels, lands
and tenements of Max Satisfy, Myers
Levi and John q. Donaway and to me
directed have seized and taken in
execution all of the right, title, claim
interest and estate Of the said ohn g.
Donoway in and to the following Real
Estate to wit:
All that farm, tract and parcel of
land together with the buildings and
improvements thereon, consisting of
single story house where the said
Donoway now resides and tene-
ment house occupied by Noah Adkins.
Said farm commonly called slaughter
Ridge" being situate on the road
leading from Morris lanyard to st.
Martins Station and contains Two
hundred and twenty-five acres, more
or less and was purchased of Josiah
Warren. by said John q. Donoway
And hereby give notice that |
will sell the aforesaid Real Estate to
the highest bidder therefor, for
CASH, in front of the Court House
door in the town Of Snow Hill in said
county, on
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Letter List.

Below will be found list oi letters re-
naming uncalled for IN the Snow Hill.
Md. nostoilicc Tor Tie month OF Juno 81
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23

FEMALES Annie Kellem.
4. Y Polli,t Maiy Martin.
Mary PurncIl. MALES
Lizzie Philips ;. al.
Alice Picherch. Jnht =; Hih''"'
Amanda Tingle, . W. D. l'mm"ns.
Charlotte Town Iohh IL; h"i'""'
send. uroIsc n'aNe.
Sarah \. Taylor. EhSha nIa.'c"'
Annie Barnss. >. >, y; DiY"eh.
Lucy Briddel. J.. ~ o"hilci'
Ellen Dcnner. y "A o'aIH
Kate Blake ). r. heihuoI'e'
Annie Collie. LEWIS + is"c''
Lanistie Collins. ". IL uay'
Annie Colley. ',ohh ',"uSc'
Leah Dennis James Il; 'iaHc"cN.
Laura Dennis Geo, ~. I"rh'"h'
Jane Richardson ". Johns'oh'
Iann;. RnLI,ins Frank Jones.
r. Ro,yIe, John j. Kcrns
I.nn;.. R,n;n Zeno T.. Long.
4. V Edwards. Lh"ries Laws.
Annie Hill. James '"o' !,
Mary f. Hill "corse W. ru'he'''
Persons calling for the above named
letters will please state they are adver-
iised ] +. WIMBRoUoH, l.. VI.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23

Young Men and Women Quickly
Prepared 10 earn their own living by at
tending Goldcy Win Com'i College and
School of Short rt-hand and Type writing.
Read adv. and send for handsome caia-
luguc.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23

Have your watch repaired by Bnet-
finger & Walter, 205 w Lexington ST.
Baltimore, Nd 2y
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23
Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1892,

at the hour of , o'clock p. m, to salts
fy said writ and costs.
JAMES II. LOCkERMAN,
ate Sheriff of Worcester County.
Democratic messenger., 1892-07-23

George Bishop, Jr, is now staying at
Franklin City aud is clerking IN the sto re
OF smith & Bishop.
The morning call., 1892-07-15
At ~ Cents

FANCY MARBLEIZED RIBBONS, in all
the newest rainbow effects, will be
offered at 40c
The morning call., 1892-07-15
MINERS CONGRESS.
Two Reports Upon the Free Coinage Of
Silver

Silver
HELENA, Mont, July 1.-THE Mining
Congress met this morning TO consider the
silver resolutions, but the committee was
not ready to report, and the morning hours
were passed in reading paper advocating
silver coinage and denouncing gold bugs
and bankers by John DOniphan of Missouri.
Doniphan's paper was very favOrabiy re-
ceived and created great enthusiasm. II
was ordered spread upon the minutes.
The silver resolutions were acted on at
the afternoon session. There were two re-
ports from the committee. the majority
report fay0ring unlimited free coinage and
the minority report fayoTing the inter-
national Monetary Conference.
Patterson OF Colorado made long speech
IN iavor OF the majority report, and +. V.
Smailey OF Kansas spoke in favor of the
minority report and against the Stewart
silver bill. The minority report was over
whelmlDgly defeated, but no action was
taken on the majority report
Patters0n'S speech created a sensation,
lie tried TO turn the mining congress into a
third party movement and the following
were among the resolutions offered by him /:
ResOlred, That wisdom and patriotism reouire
that The people OF The silver States and Stata
conventions OF all parties therein shall shane
thelr action so as 10 SECURE balance OF power
II thAt De possible, IN The Electoral College to
the end that the electors elected by the peoule
OF sucb states may so act independently in tie
Electoral College as 10 defeat the eIection of anv
man as President who Will not agree thai the
Will OF the peOple. as expressed in any future act
OF Congress In rela lon TO silver shall stand With
cut executive Interference or veto.
ResOtoed. That, In order 10 meet the contln-
gency OF the possible election OF President by
the present members of the House OF Repre.
sentailves, the constituents OF members OF the
present House OF X -preseniatives be asked to
demand OF all members OF ihe present House
who are candidates for reelection n promise
that they VIII support no man for President who
VIII not permit The will OF the peofee as ex-
pressed IN luiure acts OF Congress upon the
silver question, 10 stand without executive Veto