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The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
Misunderstood.

Would you like to take a chance?'
asked the 6mid. rosy checked maiden of
the stranger at the church fair.
Would I?' exclaimed the stranger
radiantly. "Well, I should say I would,
butt his voice fell to whisper and
the eager light in his eyes died to a far
away, sad expression-"I am already
married '-Washington Times.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
RAE0NS Relief Cures Sick-Headache.
Neuralgia, Cramps, Cholera Hiorbus
Diarrhoea, &c. IS cents for LARGE bottle
LEGAL NOTICES,

INNDBR AND BY VIRTUE A CERTAIN
" oeea OF trust executed by j. j. Breslin and
wlle 10 !. II. kennard and j. Armstronv trnsi
tees, mace and dated 18th December. ISM and re
Goioeo In once or clerk OF hustings CONT TO-
ROANOKE CITY, Va in deed book No, "a nave ia
10 secure the New South Building and fosn A :.
eoc1ation certain bond OF said + j RreaIin n,
even oate herewith. the undersigned HAVING hss an
ouy substituted in the place OF said trustees yvh
ioslenou tner trust, by an order OF the said bnst
ings court, ana In pursuance OF decree cnIared
oy the circuit court for the city OF Roanoke Va
on lstn Gay OF May, 1896, in thelchancery can.s a.;
y D. 6reelln vs.. New South Building and IOan
Associaton ct al, will on THURSDAY 0TW
JULY, 1870, AT 12 O'CLOCK M orer for ssie a.
pubic auction, to the highest bidder in front Of
the courthouse in city OF Roanoke. Va the toI
LOWING described land, with the commoS,ou.
owenipS mouse and outbuildings thereon:
All tnat lot OF land In city of Roanoke va No
Sihnlns ~ the southwest corner OF High and
hoAnoke stIeets, thence extending ALONG The
sontn slde OF High street north 73 dcSree. IN
minutes west 70 feet to q point, thence spntb o
degrees ~ minutes west and parallel with Rna.
noke street. 1891 feet to the side OF an aiiev 70
Ieet Wlao, thence south II degrees ~ minntcs
east yo.Ia feet to Roanoke street. thence
e4tenoIng along same north degrees - minntes
east l3V tcet TO the place OF beginning.
TERMS OF SALE as 10 81 .65a 81 with
Intelest rom 3lst March, 1898, and costs of said
suit OF brcslln We. New South Building and Loan
Aseoclatl0n and expenses OF this sail balance if
any, paysDle In two equal successive annual in
staiments' with interest from day Of sale
c. 4 McIIUGH
rfall 80 To-
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
GoMMIssIoNKR,s SALE OLE HoIisE Avn

4 IOhMlSSlONER'S SALE OF HOUSE AND
~, ~ iot;mPursuant to decree entered at the May
uI, 1870, or the circuit court OF the city of
Is Is. null and ale, SHALL ON TUESDAY. June
81. 1876. In front OF the courthouse Roanoke
estate: He ''"i
Beginning at q point on the northeast corner
OF Roanoke and Day streets; thence north 10 de
grees 10 minutes west III feet; thence north ~
degrees west 80 feet thence 81 degrees as
minutes l0I.2 feet; thence south SO degrees west
81 feet TO the place OF beginning. WEI
TERMS:-Cash SlS3 Us and the re.idne on 81
credit OF six, twelve and Is months In eSuaI in
stalments with interest and secured by a deed OF
trust on the premises sold G. ii VINRS VI
=, Special Commissioner
, In the clerks office for the circuit court OF
Roanoke cty:-Bond with security. as reonircd
by decree in this cause, has been given hy the
commissioner. = RRooK mo
$50 law 4w 49,
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11
1 EAT AT BONNER's.

Don't look like get plenty TO eat ?
Don't l look like 1 get good food ?
Don't look like 1 am satisfied with
life and the good things thereof? Bet
ter come around and JOIN me in a
square meal. Patronize the pioneer
restaurant-the pioneer of low prices,
and the only -all-nlght restaurant
in Roanoke.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

MOTHERS will find Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy especially valuable for
Group and whooping cough. 1t will give
prompt relief and is safe and pleasant.
We have sold it for several years and it
has never failed to give the most per-
feet satisfaction. G.. w. Richards, Du-
quesne, Pa. Sold by the Chas. Lyle
Drug Co.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

1t is the same with understanding as
With eyes-to certain size and make,
Just SO much light is necessary and no
more. Whatsoever is beyond brings
darkness and confusion. -Shaftesbury.
The Roanoke daily times. (Roanoke, Va.) 1895-1897, 1896-06-11

COMMISSIONERS SALE OF RESIDENCE
" property In pursuance OF a decree OF the
circuit court OF Roanoke county, entered Mt the
Aprii term, 1896 In the chancery GAUGE OF the Sn-
ZEN HARDWARE Company ct. ais. vs.. Yerkes and
Fulwiier ct. ais. the undersigned as speciaI
commissioners, will ON TUESDAY, JUNE 50
1870 oner for ssle at public auction on the prem.
lands h'' vi
Lots 81, IS. 30 and 30. block g. section s, o., the
map and survey OF the Roanoke Deyelopment
Company; each OF said lots lie improved by two.
stoiy frame dwelling containing seven rooms and
celiat. dhis property Is eituated in Roanoke
Dnval Engine Works. N '"'
TERMS-One-third cash, balance upon q credit
notes for the deferred payments, bearing Interest
from day OF sale. Said lots will bo sold eepsPatciy
JACOB 8. BAER,
X. w. kline,
Special commissioners.
l hereby certify that bond has been given by
said commissioners in conformity 10 said de-
cree. W QRl EpfS Tio., w
5201a ivy S'0iA n
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Trustee and Special Commits, lone ioner

i, s. S. Brooke clerk of tho ci-cr,, ,.-. o.,
hoanokc city Va, do hereby certify that the
6Onu .equirea OF the special commissioner by the
duv III 10 In foregoing notice. has been
9th June, 1896. n vSue; lhis
Clerk
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
LYND0NVlLLE.
Campmeeting.

The 3Oth annual campmeeting opened
Monday evening with prayer meeting
in the st. Johnsbury Center tent, led by
Rev. E. w. Parker of India, and was well
attended. The weather Tuesday was
not very favorable and the attendance
was small, though as large as is usual on
the first day. In the morning there was
preaching by Rev. o. +. Newton OF
Evansville and in the afternoon by Rev.
w, I. McNae of Newport Center. |, P.
Chase of Derby preached in the evening,
and there was an exhortation by Key. J.
T. Pitcher of Stanstead, president of the
Montreal conference, Wednesday was
Veterans day and there was large
attendance OF the older men and women
of the church. The morning service was
led by Rev. A. l.. Cooper OF Plainheld'
There were number of speakers from
the ground. The afternoon meeting was
attended by about 500 and there were
excellent sermons from Rev. J. I. Pitcher
and DR.. Cooper. Wednesday evening the
preaching was by Rev. J. A. Dixon ana
Kew. [. Luce of Portland, Me-, who was was
the presiding elder when the GROUNDS
were laid out 80 years ago. Yesterday
was Mission day and the morning SER
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
PASSUMPSIC.

The church was well filled again last
Sunday and an appreciative audience
listened attentively to timely discourse
by Rev. Mr.. Service and to the fine music
rendered by Mr.. Pierce. Mr.. Service will
doubtless occupy the desk on Sabbath
mornings during the pastors absence.
Mrs. Mary and Josephine Woods have
returned from the beach much rested and
refreshed. Miss Woods will teach at ST.
Johnsbury Centre again this fall, where
she is much liked.
Charles Felch is building silo
James Cushman has men at work on
his house and intends to push it to COM
pletion as rapidly as possible.
A large crowd were present at the flag
raising on Friday evening of last week.
B. F. Weeks presided over the exercises
and as the flag was raised to its posi-
ton, called for three cheers which were
heartily given. Frank French of St.
Johnsbury, sang several songs in his
usual happy manner. Addresses were
made by +. T. Ide and Mr.. Walbridge of
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
LUNENBURG.

Mr.. Stowel was thrown from his
buggy last Saturday morning by his
horse getting frightened in the village,
and was severely injured.
The republicans held their caucus last
Saturday evening and nominated Uriah
Knapp tor representative. They raised
two new flag poles Saturday and Mon
day.
FREQ Deane, formerly of this town, died
in White6eld Sunday morning. The
funeral was held at this place.
Miss Chase of Fairfield is visiting her
sister, Mrs. DR.. Scott.
Mrs. Lottie Lougee and child of New
port is at home spending few days
with her parents and relatives.
Mrs. Barnet of Lancaster spent Sun
day with her sister, Mrs. Colby.
There was a temperance meeting at
the Methodist church last Sunday even
ing.
MIR. and Mrs. Fred Turner and son are
intending to take a trip to Dixville the
coming week. They expect to be away
several days.
Truman Smith, formerly of this town
died at his home near Boston a short
time ago. He was son of the late Cal
vim Smith.
Miss Jennie Silsby has a number O.
pupils in eocution and music.
Mr.. and Mrs. Selden Blaksley and
daughter of New York are in town visit
ing Mr.. Blaksley's parents and Other
relatives.
Miss Eva Dawson has closed her dress
making rooms and will take a much
needed rest for short time.
Mrs F. D. Hale is able to ride out after
a long illness.
Mrs. Monroe and children returned
last week from New York city, where
they have been spending several weeks.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
MCINDOE FALLS.

The Misses Ella and Flora Winch have
returned from Barre.
w. H. Gilchrist starts on Saturday for
Cleveland to attend the Supreme Lodge,
X. of P, to be held in that city this
month. He will spend week or more
there and then go to St, Paul to attend
the G. A. X. encampment; he will also
visit in Chicago before his return.
Willie Buzzel is expected to visit old
acquaintance here this week.
Miss Charlotte Gilchrist has returned
from her visit at the White Mountains.
Miss Maud McClary returned to Ma
lone, N. Y, last week.
The Misses Day from Boston are visit
ing their aunt, Mrs. John Butfam.
Mrs. Hattie View Mole of New York
city is the guest OF Miss Alice Finlay for
a few weeks.
Bert Drew, formerly of this place, was
at A. B. Perry's few days this week.
The Ladies missionary society held
their annual missionary tea at the home
of Mrs. Gibson on Wednesday afternoon,
Aug. 10.
Dinsmore Barnet and son of Walden,
were in town last week.
Mrs. A. ]. Finlay gave tea party for
her Sunday school class on Thursday
evening.
Attend the social and promenade at
academy hall next week Tuesday evening,
Aug. 25. Good music will be furnished.
Proceeds to purchase books for the
academy library.
The fall term of the academy will COM
mence on September 1st
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
ST. JOHNSBURY EAST.

The rain of Sunday proved too much
for the Methodist church. with crash
like thunder fell many a loosened BEAM"
This church was built in Waterford
Hollow in 1918 and moved to this vii
lage in 1850. 1t is being entirely demol-
ished. The removal OF the familiar land
mark reminds us that all who were
interested in the building up ofa Meth
odist church here are gone from among
us.
Saturday night the republicans flung
their flag to the breeze with enthusiastic
shouting and song, General Grout,
Captain E. Z. Hovey and Rev. 6. w. Pat
terson made addresses.
Clinton Woods of Lowell, Mass, is
stopping at George Cops.
Mary and Inez Grout are visiting at
the home of their brother, Barton Grout.
The postoffice building is undergoing
extensive repairs.
The Ladies Aid society met with
Mesdames Gates and Lee on Thursday.
Miner and Hill are at work on Mrs.
Calvin Morrill's house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21

voters of this town, c. M. Sawyer was
nominated town representative over 6.
l.. Johnson OF East Hardwick by vote
OF "a to 40. Mayor Peck Of Burlington
delivered an address replete with truth
in relation to the issues before the people.
The old board of justices was put in
nomination.
Lew Richards is the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. A. ]. Grant.
l. p. Titus and family are continuing
their visit at Caspian Lake.
A part Of the bank near the grist mill
was washed away Sunday by the rain.
The new school professor will occupy
the new house of F. T. Taylor on Church
street.
The Congregational pastor, Rev. P. B.
Fisk from Lyndon, exchanged pulpts
with Rev. F. F. Lewis last Sunday.
Albert Reed of Boston, son of Edwin
Reed of this town, is making his father
visit for few days.
At the democratic caucus, held Monday
night, George Haynes was put in nomina-
ton for town representative. The justice
ticket put in nomination at the repub-
lican caucus was endorsed.
Electric light supplies have made their
appearance upon the streets. The EIec-
trio company has hired the Marshall
property on Main street for storage
quarters.
Mrs. Almira Perley, who has been sick
for few days, is better.
A village meeting to consider the
widening of west Wolcott street, is called
for next Tuesday evening.
V. W. Rand is in Montpelier on bust
ness.
R. Shurtleff has been in town this
week
W. c. Daniels of Woodbury. was in
town on business last Tuesday.
Miss Flora Batchelder is entertaining
friends from Massachusetts,.
The democrats are preparing for a
flag raising.
G. W. Houston has returned from
Highgate Springs, where he has been
playing in Paul's orchestra.
There will be another republican rally
here next Tuesday evening with Aexan
der Dunnett Of St. Johnsbury and Hon
P. ]. Conan of Boston as the speakers.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that cannot be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure
F. ]. CHENEY & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. j.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligation made by their firm.
WEST & TRUAX, Wholesale Druggists, To-
ledo, o. WALDING, KINNAN x MARVIN,
Wholesale Druggists, Toledo, O.
Halls Catarrh Cure is Internationally
acting directly upon the blood and mu
cous surfaces OF the system. Price 75c
per bottle. Sold by all Druggists. TIES
timonals free.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
RYEGATE.

At the republican caucus Saturday
Quincy Whitehill was the successful can
didate for representative.
Harvey Kicker of Minneapolis spent
the Sabbath with his brother, N. H..
Kicker.
J.R. w. Beattie has put in new set
of hay scales at East Ryegate, which
will be found great convenience.
John Cameron and daughter OF Salt
Lake city and George M. Gray of St.
Johnsbury were in town last Tuesday.
Mrs. Jennie Taylor is staying with
Mrs. w. ]. Symes
Mr.. and Mrs. John Symes are visiting
at Greensboro.
There will be library benefit concert
at the U. P. church Thursday evening.
1t will consist of the following talent ::
Miss Gertrude LOOMS, soprano, Fred
eric Gibson, baritone and Charles
Taggart, reader.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
LYNDON.

Rev. P. B. Fisk exchanged pulpits with
Rev. F. F. Lewis of Hardwick last
Sunday. In the morning Mr.. Lewis
gave a sermon on the Testimony OF the
Monuments to the Truth of the Bible. 4"
In the evening he gave an interesting
report OF the late Christian Endeavor
convention at Washington, D. {.
Mrs. Houston West, guest OF Mrs. T..
N. Vail, sang in the Congregational
choir last Sunday and pleased the audi
ence with solo and offertory. Mrs.
West sang in a musical convention at
Lyndonville about % years ago.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21

st. Johnsbury, which were listened to
with close attention. After the exercises
refreshments were served upon the lawn
to all who desired
Quite number of the voters from this
vicinity attended the caucus on Satur-
day last. F. W. Mason OF this village
was nominated for town representative
upon the first ballot.
B. f. Weeks has purchased of w. l..
Russell his interest in the stock Of goods
in the store here and is now the sole
owner. Mr.. Weeks will move here from
st. Johnsbury next week, when he will
give his entire time to the store, and Mr..
Smith will close his engagement with
him. Mr.. Weeks will retain John Cal
braith as clerk.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
LYNDON CENTER.

The Ladies Aid society will hold a
basket picnic at Bean pond Tuesday,
Aug. %. Dinner served. All cordially
invited.
Elwyn Campbell went with the st.
Johnsbury base ball team to Marshheld
and Barre last Friday and Saturday.
This week he is on bicycle trip to
Lewiston, Me-, through the mountains,
and is doing some base ball playing on
the mountain teams.
E. ]. Winslow, A. b., of Barton Land
ing, will be the instructor of natural
science and higher mathematics at the
Institute next term.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
SOUTH RYEGATE.

A "new woman" social was held in the
PRESBYTERIAN church vestry under the
auspices of the c. E. society Thursday
evening.
Funeral services in connection with
the nterment of the remains Of William
John Nelson were held in the Presbyte-
rian church Monday afternoon, Rev.
John J. Hall officiating. Mr.. Nelson died
quite suddenly OF heart failure.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
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St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
LOWER WATERFORD.

A republican rally has been arranged
for next Saturday evening and Judge
Walter P. Smith OF St. Johnsbury will be
the speaker. An eloquent address is
assured and he should be greeted by a
full house.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
HARDWICK.

Alice Hathaway of Manchester. New
Hampshire, is still guest of lnez Hatha-
way of this place.
At very full caucus of the republican
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
ST. IOHNSBuRY CENTER.

Mrs. H. G. Sullivan and daughter from
Exeter, N. H., are spending a couple of
weeks at the home of U. G. Goss.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
II Requires Three Pounds

Of cheaper soap to wash as man,
clothes as two pounds of Harmless.
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21

TrOttine. Pacing and Running Races.
$lS50.0 IN PURSES.
RACES.
Tuesday. Sept. 1.
No. 1-2.37 Class for Trotters only, 5000
Wednesday, Sept. 2.
No 2-2.37 Class tor PAGERS only. 5000
No. 25 Glass, Trotters and PAGERS, 200
No. 4-Open Flat Running, 100
Thursday, Sept. 3.
No. $3.50 Class for Trotters only. 5000
No. % Class, Trotters and PAGERS, 200
No. 7-Handicap Flat Running, $50
Friday, Sept. 4.
No. S-2,34 Class, Trotters and PAGERS, 5000
No. 9-2.20 Class, Trotters and PAGERS, 200
No. 10H andicap Hurdle Race, 100
Entries close August 2s, at II p. m, and
should be addressed to the undersigned. All
horses are eligible from the first day of Au.
gust, 1896. Entrance fee per cent W hich
must accompany nominations, and per
cent additional from all winners of money.
No conditional entries
St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1896-08-21
Canada's Great Eastern
EXHIBITION.
SHERBROOKE, Que.
Aug, 81, and Sept 1, 2, 5, 4
SQS --
500
The most Attractive Exposition in East
erH Canada,
FIVE FULL DAYS OF FAIR.

FIVE FULL DAYS OF FAIR.
The Exhibition will be opened on Monday
morning, and will be running in every detail
until Friday evening at six o'clock.
Grand Programme of Attractions.
-Four solid hours of Amusement each after
noon.
Among Others the following artists have
been engaged:
THE WEBB ACROBATS.
One lady and three gentlemen, in their mar.
Vicious feats OF strength and skill, also intro
ducing Carrying Perch Act.
MAJOR HENDERSHOTT.
The Original Drummer Boy of the Rappahan-
mock, and his son. the most wonderful Drum
mer and Fifer in the world.
w. c. GARDENS ROYAL TRIO
lists, direct from the Royal Aquarium, Lon
don, England
ROBETTA and DORETTO.
The Chinese Emperors of Acrobatc Traves-
try, introducing Heap Fun. Laundry"
THE VALDARES.
Lady and Gentlemen, Fancy Trick Bicycists.
ROBE and LEXINGTON
In their side.splitting Buresque rrapeze Act
Professor CHARLES WOLCOrT and
MISS NINA MA OLSON,
Sherbrooke's old favorites in single and dou-
bic Balloon Ascensions, Parachute Drops and
Races.
The Caucasian. (Clinton, N.C.) 188?-1913, 1896-10-29

tAasscr> the land should nos - Dooopo
IAN iands nov heid By rsdlroeds aad
other corporations In excewof their ecfuAl
nects, should BY lawful means b reclaim.
ed BY the eovernmenf and held for sexual
sesiie.s only. and private land monopoly -
well - alien owresship should ee prohiS-
| tied
2 We onndarnn the frauds By which The
land srznz 20 the Pacific Railroad compan-
| is> have. through connivsnce Of the interior
department robbed mulfifrdes Of sdnai
bon.fide settlers Of their homes and miners
OF their claims, THAI we demand legislation
| By Congress which Will enforce the exemrN
ton Of mineral land from such grants After,
IS vel a, before pAtenI
s. We demand thsf bonatde settlers or
all puhlis lands be provided free homes and
be provided for in the national Homestead
Lag, and that no exception be made in the
case OF Indian reservations when opened
| 70, settlement. and that all lands no; nov
patented come under this demand.
DIRECT LIQUIDATION.
T. We favor q system Of direct legislation
through the initiative and referendum IN
der proper constitutional safeguards
GTsExsL rEorosrrToNs-
]. We demand the election of President
and vicePresident and United States Sena-
tors by . direct vote of the people.
3 We tender TO the patriotic people Of
Cuba our deepest sympathy in their heroic
struggle for political freedom and indepen-
dence, and We believe the time has come
when the United States, the great Republic
of the world, should recognize that Cuba is
and OF right ought TO be Q free and indie
pendent State.
): We favor hons rule In the Territories
and the District OF Columbia, and the early
admission of Territories as States
!. All public salaries should be made TO
correspond to the price Of labor and its pro-
ducts.
5. In times OF great industrial depression.
IDLE labor should be employed on public
WORKS as far as practicable.
D. The arbitrary course Of the courts in
assuming to imprison citizens for indirect
contempt and ruling by injunction, should
be prevented by proper legislation.
y: We favor Just pensions for our disabled
Union soldiers.
8; Believing that the election franchise
and untrammeled ballot are essential to q
government of, for, and by the people. the
Peoples Party condemns the wholesale sys-
tenn of disfranchisement adopted in some
States as un-Republican and I'M Democratic,
and We declare 1t to be the duty Of the sew
erai State legislatures 10 take such action as
Will secure full, free and fair ballot and
an honest count
$. While the foregoing propositions con-
stltute the platform upon which our PARTY
stands and for the vindication of which its
organization will maintain, we recognize
that the great and pressing issue Of the
PendinG campaign upon which the present
Presidential election will turn is the finan-
ciai question, and upon this great and spe-
cine issue between the parties, we cordially
invite the aid and cooperation of all organ
izatlons and citizens agreeing with Us upon
this vital question.