The Pioche weekly record. [volume] (Pioche, Nev.) 1877-1900, 1894-05-03
Awarded Highest Honors--Word's Fair
Phoebe Political Club.

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the office OF Joe Cook Monday evening, to
consider the naming Of the organization
present, Cook, Gelabert Garrison, Casey.
Ewing, Smith, Kingston, rhies, RECORD re-
porter and several others. The meeting
was called to order by chairman Cook who
oTitted the usual prayer but suggested the
singing OF the doxology as a change, the
noise OF which aroused all the ROSTERS in the
stable, which commenced to crow by way Of
chorus. The election of officers for the next
term was had and J. Cook was elected |
President, J. o. Gelabert Vice President, Z.
Rawdin Secretary, n. Johnson Sergeant-at-
arms. The chairman said that before pro-
ceeding to business be wished to vacate the
chair as he felt an old affection coming on
namely humps, had been told it WAS
nervous affection and might result in govt
and the least excitement might precipitate
, it. The vice took the chair and business
was opened. Mr., Casey asked the chair if
any member present knew OF the where
abouts Of one Barney Brannagan Who if he
could be found, would he bright and shin.
ing light for the club, no ore responded.
Brother Ewing said he would il permitted
give the club song, agreed; he sang some.
thing about bonuy blue flag but the mem.
bers failed to find out what nation it belong
ed to. NJ owed by Ewing that the chairman
give US view OF the political situation Of the
present day, carried. Chairman Gelabert
cleared his throat aud prepared for action
He said he was pleased TO see such unani
NIFTY and fraternity in the Club and his
motto was united We stand, divided we
tall'. lie said that Coxey's army was all
the " now and thou ht We lacked patriotism
in not furnishing our quota to the glorious
cause and that the sooner We show our
hands the better, and suggested that some
one make motion to that effect. Mr..
Ewing said he was heart soul and body in
this movement and would JOIN any organiza.
ton to lick the internal English who we're
at the bottom of all our silver depressiops
and warmed up TO the subject so intensly
that the chairman cautioned him to keep
cool but he paid little attention until the
sergeant.at.arms said that if he did not
keep quiet he would be compelled to use his
club upon him. Continuing, the chairman
said that the time had arrived when re.
crultlng office should be established in
, town and from the uumb Der OF idle men he
thought at least 500 men would fiock to
the standard and march direct to Washing.
ton unless they could steal train, which he
thought more advisable on account of the
wear and tear OF shoe leather. Motion
carried with great enthusiasm Motion
made by Casey that Mr., Ewing be made
general in chief OF the forces with Dr. Bell
as chief of staff, carried unanimously amidst
great excitement. Casey continuing said it
was the duty of every citizen to uphold the
fame and dignity of Phoebe and not being a
millionire, would do what he could to help
along the cause he had fine mouse colored
burro that ii not too short in the
legs would carry the general like poteutate
e to the capitol Cries of here, here from the
members Ike Garrison moved that the
Q general be allowed $3.50 month to defray
e his expenses and that the Secretary OF the
. Treasury be drawn upon for that amount in
gold or silver aud the chief of staff be
e allowed 500 on the same terms, carried
! without dissenting voice The general
r said silver was good enough and it looked
! like more. Moved aud seconded that the
/ high position the general had been given
warranted treat but the noble warrior fail.
ed to take in the situation and the mem bers
: consoled themselves with polishing their
lips with the cuffs Of their coats.
: Moved that the recruiting office be
at Joe Cooks stable and circulars be sent
around to induce enlistment, carried.
Moved that the general give few pointers
on the silver question He said though a
strong Democrat he was for silver now and
forever, Chinaman paid him bill few
days ago and he handed him a IS gold piece
= in change but the Chnaman refused and he
' had to pay him Sl4 in silver as the native
was leaving for home. Too much business
being before the house an adjournment was
made to Saturday evening at p. m. the
members were cautioned to be on hand or
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