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Want Murray In the Cabinet.

CINCINNATI, Nov. l7-Charles B. Murray, editor of The Price Current, and superintendent of the Cincinnati chamber of commerce, is being pressed for secretary of agriculture. Mir. Mur- ray has national reputation as a sta tistician, and his crop reports are &C., cepted as authority everywhere. He is not a politician and has never been ac- tive in politics, but is being urged by the business interests of this city, ire spective of political alliance.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Mississippi Official Vote.

JACKSON. Miss, Nov. 17.-0ficial re- turns from Mississippi are in, showing the following electoral vote Demo- cratic, 55,34S, Populist. 7421; Lynch, Republican. 2702: Hill, Republican, 21- 75 Palmer, Democrat. 1901; Prohibi- tion, S90 Counting the Populist vote for Bryan. his total is 63. 554 to 6238 for the entire opposition.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
MOTHER BOUNDARY LINE TROUBLE

fhe Yukon District May Yet Bring About Serious Controversy.
 CHICAGO, Nov. IA dispatch from Ottawa, Canada. says there are rumors P serious controversy between the pnlted States and Canada over the Roubles in the Yukon district. In places 5oeh as Forty Mile creek, where the
 line IS supposed to pass, and Fnere some of the creeks are in Aneri- eai and nominal Canadian territory. it impossible to determine those which Peiong 10 Canada and those which do Roe In reference to the charges con- ! sssrning the United States trespassers on Pfi'lsh territory in the Yukon district sno the washing of gold in Canadian fa'srs' the treasurer says that this state \ affairs arises from the fact that the appointed to define the hne between the two coun- Faes nave not yet submitted their re. P0t' 70 the government.
 The districts reported to have been p'auea Is Canadian town named Eaoahy, at Forty Mile creek. There is
 ou'ed States postoffice there, but it
 uo' recognized by the Canadian gov.
 nuent' The Canadians and the Amer.
 'la III Che district of the Yukon are ousiy awaiting for the official an. Eueeihent ~ which will define the Gan. an territory from that of the United
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Hssing For Mayor of Chicago.

oh,cAeo, Nov. IA new candidate - been entered for the mayoralty bos. ess next spring in the person of
 s'asser Hesing. His candidacy
 'ssarded as the first move in the
 aaaoh of a citizens ticket. MT. .,.. s was prominent as gold Demo. ..; oa'lng the recent presidential cam Ess sn Hesing confirms his candidacy \ nominated.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Higher Than Ever Ever Known.

SEATTLE, Wash Nov. TIA special from Everett says the Snohomish river has broken all records and is now about two feet higher than any mark of pre- yious years. It has broken over the banks and is taking short cut across the country and is still rising. The ranchers i'll the bottom lands are only partially partially prepared for the flood. While their loss will be consid- erable in the aggregate it is possible to get results.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
Contests In Delaware.

WILMINGTON, Nov. Tt is reported here that Henry A. Dupont will renew his contest for a seat in the United States senate. J. Edward Addioks is fighting in the courts for Is seats i'll the legislature on the ground of fraud in Kent and Sussex counties. He expects a decision on Thursday. and if it is against him he will make contest at Washington.
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A FATAL WRECK.

Train Goes In the Ditch, Killing the
 Engineer.
 VICTORIA, Tex, Nov. l7.-There was a wreck on the Victoria division of the Southern Pacific Saturday night. A train of stock when eight miles west of Goliad ran over COW, ditching the en- zine and six cars and killing Engineer Cook. Fireman Ed Edmunds had his leg fractured below the knee. No one else was hurt. The cars are badly wrecked
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Pan American Medical Congres.

At Mexico City, Mexico, November l6 to l9, 1896, For the above oecas- ion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets, Pine Bluff to Mexico City and return, at $47.s5. Tickets on sale November and 10, lS96. Re- turn limit December al. 1896. Stop over privilege will be allowed at pleasure within the Republic Of Mexico. J. w. FARLEY, Agent.
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 Merchant Murdered.

HENDERSON, Ky, Nov. IA mum. Der of masked negroes entered the gro- cery of Lang & Metzer Saturday night fourishing weapons and ordered Met ger to throw up his hands. Although he complied, he was riddled with bull lets. Several negroes were captured and lynching seemed imminent, but the prisoners were quietly removed, three to Pineville and and four to Hop. kinsYille
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Attacked by a alantess.

NEW BOSTON, Tex, Nov. 17.-A young lady teacher of the public school at Boston, four miles south of here, un- dertook to correct a scholar, who is a giantess. The teacher was terribly bruised up and choked, and it took three of the largest scholars in the school to take the young giantess off the teacher.
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Four People Arrested.

PERRY, O. T., Nov. 17.-on the Arkansas river officers arrested Ken neth Mcdonald and Bill Jones in a cave. Both are seriously wounded. In the cave were found many articles A couple of lads were also arrested.
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Official Vote of Indiana.

INDIANA, Nov. 1.-The official vote of Indiana gives Mckinley 82s,919, Bryan, 303,864; Leyering, S658; Pal mer, 3o79; Bentley, fNational Prohibi- bitionist,) 4889 Socialist, 145. McKin- ley's plurality is 20, ,205.
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Boy Aecidental1v x.,,as

'ss,. saALAs' LA, Nov l7.-Charlie Meyer, 1T |a,n.s M Oiu' who was accidentally shot kom Say eYehing while returning home |sv un'ing with his father, died Snn. br0ns.s n,s wounds. His gun slipped
 ksnas nls hands and the hammer
 hs sss 'a.s sae axel of the buggy, sending
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Died From an Operation.

KNOXVILLE, Nov. l7.-Mrs. Victoria Boleback, aged 45 years, daughter of Chang, one of the world renowned Siamese twins, died here yesterday from the effects of surgical operation. She lived in North Carolina and came to this city to consult surgeon.
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LUNAcY PLEA WITHDRAWN.

Eugene Burt win Re Arrsigned on a
 Straight Charge of Murder.
 AUSTIN, Nov l7.-Eugene Burt, charged with the murder of his wife and two sehildren, was not tried yester- day for lunacy. When the case was called Burt's attorneys withdrew ali claims of insanity and asked that the regular course of procedure be taken in the case.
 The judge then set the case for We'd nesday ordering a special venire of 150 men from which to select the jury This leaves the charge against Burt that of straight murder.
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Total Vote RaoaiHad.

AUSTIN, Nov. 1.-The vote so far sent in stands: Bryan and Sewall, 240,- 642 Bryan and Watson. 62,582; Mo- Kinley and Hobart, 129, ,l47; Culberson, 239.690; Nearby, 194.277.
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WOMEN OCCUPY THE pULpITs.
Eighty Preached In St Louis at vari.
 ous Churches.

sT., LOUIS, Nov. 7.-Womsn preached in 80 pulpitsi Sunday at St. Louis. Con- gregatioHal. Methodist Episcopal, Bap- tist. Ohristimn. Presbyterian and Evan gelical chnrches all opened their doors to leoturiug members of the Woman's Chrissiaa Temperance union.
 The spectacle thus presented was no lsss.rnemerable,than impressive, mark ing as it,does an era in religious liberty.
 Many were lost for 8 while in con- tsmplation of the strangeness of the event, but the feeling of novelty soon wore of.
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BUSINESS TROUBLES.
Deed of Trust.

DANGERFlELD, Tex, Nov. 17.-W. H. Perkins, doing general merchandise business at this place, filed deed of trust on his stock of goods, also 40 bales of cotton. Assets and liabilities un-
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Deed of Trust.

MExIA, Tex. Nov. 17.-Mrs. B. Schwartz, doing drygoods and milh- nery business at this place, has made q deed of trust, naming s. E. Calgin as trustee
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Candidate For Engrsssin ngclsrk.

KoUNTz, Tex, Nov. 1-J. K. Sutter formerly county and district clerk 0, this county, will be candidate for en- grossingclerk of the next house of rep resentatives.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17
chatteI Mortgage.

GAINESVILLE. Tex, Nov. 17.-E. H. Bobo, drygoods merchant here, filed chattle mortgage here. naming o. w. Simmons trustee.
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 Grand Chapter 0. E. 5.

At Little Rock, Nov. 16 to 21. For the above occasion the Cotton Belt Route will sell tickets to Little Rock and return at one fare for the round trip. Tickets on sale November l5 to 2l. Return limit November P. 1896. J. ". FARLI.y. Agent.
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Chattel Mortgage.

WAxAHAcHIE, Tex, Nov. I7.-H. w. Trippett filed chattel mortgage on his stock of goods for $50, ,00O.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1896-11-17

CHICAGO, Nov. l6-Cattle 10 tol5c lower and weak; Texas steers, g 7513 30.
 Sheep 10 to 2oc lower.
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Livestock.

sT.LoUIs, Nov. 1o-Oattle 10 70 2lc lower; Texas and Indian steers. B 2513 30 Sheep l0c lower.
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causing him to drop his club and retreat
with the utmost precipitation. He
was very Bolch alarmed. A hasty ex-
animation of his hand showed that the
reptiles fangs had merely made some
faint marks upon it without drawing
blood, yet this evidence of his narrow
escape 50 enraged him that he imme-
diately renewed the attack with a saw
age determination to slay the monster.
In fhis he presently succeeded, but
not until he had delivered upon it nu-
merOus well-aimed and deadly blows.
These snakes were probably mates.
Each was about three feet long.
Mr.. Kemper has known for some
months that den Of vipers existed un-
der a ledge of rocks IN low bluff a short
distance north of his house. The ac-
tivity manifested by the serpents since
the advent of hot weather has rendered
necessary the removal of this menace
to his safety but just how to accom-
Plish it was a pulling question. After
considering various plans be finally de
termined to blow up the den with dyna-
mite. Accordingly the other morning
early, before the reptiles had come
forth from the Lair, he cautiously placed
numerous sticks of the explosive in the
seams and assures of the ledge, care
fully uniting each charge with wire
having a battery connection some dis
lance away. In these preparations he
was assisted by Mr.. George Arnold and
DR.. Hugh NJ. Grant, two well-lznown
electricians. Everything was in read
mess at nine o'clock. when the mine was
sprung. the explosion shaking the earth
for miles around. Gigantic masses Of
stone were dislodged and flung out
ward, while quantities of earth and
fragments Of rock were hurled in every
direction.
The rendezvous was thus completely
demolished. An inspection of the
scene showed streal1s of blood on the
blackened rocks and smoking snake
flesh scattered about, an unmistakable
evidence that the slaughter had been
thorough and effective The terrific
detonation, together with the immense
volume of smoke floating like a black
cloud above the spot, attracted a crowd
of curious people, both men and wom-
en-, who viewed the scene with evident
interest. Parts of no less than "A diff
ferent snakes were collected.
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THOUSANDS OF SNAKES
Blown Up by a Farmer in Ken
lucky With Dynamite.
An Effective, But Dangerous Method
of Getting Rid Of the Reptiles.

A few days ago Mr.. Josh KemPer, OF
AIarlosbury, KY, while sitting On his
veranda, had his attention attracted to
n corner Of the yard by the continuous
barking and singular actions Of
Scotch terrier The noisy and excited
animal was seen moving about in 3
circle, now advancing, now retreating,
and apparently seeing Some object be-
fore 1t in the grass that inspired it with
considerable degree Of fear.
Afr. Kemper, says the Cincinnati En-
quirer, hastened to the spot and found
huge blowing viper in a state of
extreme anger, its head and neck fat
tened out nearly as broad IS a mans
hand and making vicious leaps at the
wary dog. As there was nothing handy
to be used as a club, he drew a pistol
and rapidly discharged five shots at
close range. two Of the balls piercing
its body and disabling it. He endeav-
ored now to induce his dog to take hold
of the reptile, which it finally did, seiz-
ing it in the middle and shaking it from
side to side quite furiously for several
minutes. When he dropped it upon the
ground it was dead. The snake meas
ured a little over three feet in length.
This species Of reptile is venomous and
bold. 1t has a short, thick body and
broad head, and when provoked dattens
out its neck not unlike a cobra, at the
same time making a peculiar sibilant
noise that has given to it the colloquiaI
name Of blowing viper" 1t has dark
brown spots on it's back and a yellow
belly. It's bite is fatal to small ami
mails, and among human beings is some
times followed by serious results.
Several days prior to the incident de-
scribed Mr.. kemper ran across two of
these snakes in his orchard, and at once
made war on them with a fence rail.
While ne was pounding the life out of
one Of them the other struck viciously
at his hand, grazing it slightly and
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The result Of the excessive b0wing is
that Paris hatters do a larger business
than those Of any other city. Nothing
ruins hat so quickly as constant bows
with il. In London, where men are less
polite, a hat lasts twice as long, usually
giving away first at the crown instead
Of at the nape or brins as do French
hats.
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"a ANTS, RENTS, SIT
UATIONS, REAL
ESTATE, AUG
TION SALES AND
OTHER CLASSIFIED AD-
VFRTISEM ENTS
SITUATIONS wANTED-rREE-

Are you ID need of work9 If so. you are az
liberty to use these columns for assistance in
That direction. While this notice appears the
STATE JOURNAL win publish tree on saturday
Monday and Tuesday. for Topeka Or Kansas
PEOPLE. all notices Of situations " anted, y not
exceeding FIVE lines. or thirty-hve words. In
length. provided that ali advertisements or that
nature are handed % previous to Ten O'Clock
Saturday morning; also On Wednesday Ahnrs-
CAY and Friday an advertising Of this class
handed in by ten O'Clock Wednesday morning
30 embellishments Of this nature TO be started
except on Saturdays and Wednesdays. 10 oo-i-
cation IS incurred on the partof the advertiser
10 worthy and needy man or woman need hest
tate to take advantage Of this oner- No one in
business or having employment is expected to
take advantageof Sc. but an others are invited
TO avail themselves freely.
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One of the results OF the new photo
graphic discovery Of DR.. Roentgen is
that letter can be photographed
through its envelope and the contents
read with as much ease as though the
seal had been broken This experiment.
has been successfully made in Paris by
several members Of the staff of the
Cranlois
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PluMRERs.

PLUMBERS.
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AILEN-Tractical Plumber: % years eX-
EAa perienca- personal attention gwen to all
work: steam and hot water filter; work guar
amteed: SOS Kansas ave- Sell lei. 3Ss. Res. 925
North Topeka ave.
w WELLS. No SIG Kansas ave. base
mentl plumbing. steam and gas fitting.
Personal attention given 10 all work. Satlsfac p
ton guaranteed. prices moderate. Ornamental
window aud pump work.
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m e. BOWMAN & Co. Mortgages of sizs
p and kind t0 suit investors always on hand.
Prompt money. lowest rates TO borrow on CEN
tral, city, or farm properties.
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nor SALE-A good pbaenon. a mans SaddI.
g boys saddle. and new lava mower
Enquire at 1855 Taylor st.
HFOh 6ALE-s825 will buy restaurant eonfaa-
Lonefy fruit. cigar and tobacco stand with
Groom lodging house all furnished and doing
good business, in the best town in southern
Kansas. OF a population OF 500 Tor rartie-
aia4s. address p o. Box s7z, Chanute Kas
2 machiae made. the Sfandard i ~
9uEhsEs1o7 EaG5 5th sErsae
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Five Gems a Line,

ct 90 cents line for week; 5oeents by the
month
average daily circulation for April. 1896
1851
sworn detailed statements Of circulation pre-
sented TO advertisers on application
Can and see any afternoon between and :
o'elock the haudsomest fastest. most perfect
piece Of machinery in Kansas Web PER
fecting press which prints from two TO three
complete s-pags papers per second
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EOS eALE-REAL EsrArE

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TTOR SALE-Elegant modern 9 room home
n with lots. on Harrison ST.. IN elegant
shape. Price 5000 for 80 days This is a
snap. as it has been on our books at O.0OO,
owner rs mont eSleent.
A nne modern home. 8 rooms, on Van Buren,
st., near capitol, with lots, Tor 5000. A little
less Tor cash for equity.
s-room house ou West 10th ST.. in fine shape.
with hot water heating plant, for g. 400.
groom residence on West 9Th ST. near Tay-
Tor, lots, Barn, fine shade. Make as an offer.
e-FOom residence on Topeka ave. near 5th
1lz lots; is mOrtgaged and owner says sell
il. Want offer.
room house. on Taylor ST.. near 11th rents
at SIS per mo nth assignee says sell It."
Make offer
IL lots On Polk St.. near Huntoon. fors475.
Groom modern res ldenee. an finished in oak
gymnasium and billiard han ON third floor
WIN be sold $500 less than priced three
months ago. This is an elegant property.
acres. adjoining town on west. Look at it
and make us an offer. Assignee says ''seu it,
All Of the above properties belong to nom
res dents and are snaps We are the SO
agents. with power to act. We viii treat you
right Our references are hundreds of cusro-
m8rs. on VIII make no mistake by seeing US
before buying. BENEDICT < CO.,
Col Kansas Ave.
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UNDERTnNERs & EMBaLMERs.
GEO. b. PALldER Funeral Supply Co. and
" funeral director. Office 500 Kansas ave-
Res. 1921 Van Buren. Once tel. l46. residence
tel. 81
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moNEH . LoAN.

N = = II , -ONIN-
MONEY LOANED on horses. pianos house
AVA hold goods and all Kinds of chatrel securi-
Ties. L. BiSeOe 525 Kansas avenue. room 8.
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FOR Observation-Disclosures.

eREEN $ s0Ns. er0ears. North
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LOST aNp EQUINE.


TT OST-A fve-pointed solid gold star engrav-
40 cd on both sides; please leave al TINS once.
VIII pay its full value.
VrCUNE-The pace 10 set your umbrella COW
y cred and repaired, OF your clock or watch
cleaned for Soc sos kan ave-, up stairs.
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best sewing
Standard H w
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BOOKS AND STATIONERY.
rVvHE FEILAM BOOK & STATIONERY GO
a. SOB Kansas ave. Latest books correct sta
uOnery. Newest wall paper. Artistic framing
Tennis and base bali supplies.
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LIVERY STABLES
TT b. McCURDY. V. s., prop. ia West 9Th st.
- Graduate Ontario Veterinary College,
Toronto. Fine turnOuts. Boarding a specially.
Personal supervision a feature. Tel. 166.
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III eavenworth House. All f. 4th. Newly fur
~ nished. papared and painted. Furnished
rooms and lodging Meals l5c. Tnos. Peat, prop.
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DR.. Prices Cream Baking Powder
wosids Fair t;ishest zealand Diploma.
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We would by all means advise
the organization of the new school
board on the plan proposed by the
"Reformers," SO as TO give the
presidency of the board to Mont
gomery and the superintendency
to Pollock. Then let the parish
treasurer reside at Georgetown.
This would divide the thing nicely.
In collecting their pay all that the
teachers would have to do would
be to ride from one side of the par
ish to the other two or three times,
but that would be good for their
health. Public funds are for the
use and benefit of the public, SO of
course the more they are distribut-
ed the better. The thirty or forty
teachers of the parish are no part
of the public, according to the IRE
form" idea, SO their convenience is
not necessary to be considered in
this matter.
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Beatty's Organs and Pianos.

Hon. Daniel F. Beatty, Of Washington,
New Jersey, the great Organ and Piano
Manufacturer, is building and shipping
more Organs and Pianos than ever. In
1870 Mr.. Beatty left home a penniless
pillow boy, and by his indomitable will he
has worked his way up SO as 70 sell SO
far, over 100000 of Beatty's Organs and
Pianos since 1870. Nothing seems to dis
hearten him; obstacles laid in his way,
that would have wrecked an ordinary
man forever, he turns to an advertise
ment and comes out of il brighter than
ever, He was mayor of Washington,
New Jersey, from 1879 to 1888, five terms,
and recently declined a denomination for
the sixth term. His instruments, as is
well known, are very popular and are TO
be found in all parts Of the world. We
are informed that during the next ten
years he intends to sell 100000 more OF
his make; that means a business of So.
100000, if we average them at $4,000
each. 1t is already the largest business
of the kind in exitence. Write or cal
upon Daniel f. Beatty, Warrington. New
Jersey, for catalogue.
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No credit in 1896 until settlements arc
made for 1895. j. 81. McNEELy.
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rss-ymdicial Advertisements must be paid
fer ia adraace. or they riu be discontinued
after the first insertion.
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The National Republican con-
vention, which has been in session
at st. Louis this week, had not
agreed upon its candidate for Pres
ident at latest accounts. However,
Mckinley is said to have an I'M
doubted majority of at least a hun
dred, and it is confidently predict
ed that he will be the nominee,
and that the platform will declare
for the gold standard.