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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05
COnI Mines.

One thing it is claimed will be of per-
manent and lasting benefit to the Fort
Steele country and will add riches to
those who have and can get control of it
is the coal that is in abundance and the
oil that will be produced when working
has commenced. The coal fields are par
TALLY owned by the Canadian Pacific road
and they will be building the road
through Crows Nest pass before the next
snow flies. The coal fields cover Il large
scope of country and are situated about
1900 feet above the trail at the east end of
Crows Nest lake, on the ridge which
runs in a northeasterly direction between
Marten creek and Michel creek, and from
the west side of the valley to the west
branch of Michel creek.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05
OBSERVANCE AT WASHINGTON.
President Mckinley Participates In
the EAercisas NJ ArlIn INN.


Washington, June Memorial day was
generally observed in Washington yester-
day. The senate adjourned over. The
house held only a ntteen minute session
All the departments and the business
houses were closed and the day was CIV
en- up to patriotic Observance and tributes
to the heroic dead.
The most imposing ceremonies were at
the National cemetery at Arlington on the
Virginia side of the Potomac. The exer-
ciseS were made particularly memorable
by the presence of President Mckinley
They began at II o'clock with the nation
al salute of p guns from a light battery.
The 4Sth artillery of the United States
army, led by the marine band, the q. A
r. and other organizations marched to
the tomb of the unknown dead where the
band played a drge while the massive
monument was being decorated. The
graves of all the vast army beneath the
trees received their tributes of flowers.
The organizations afterwards gathered
in the amphtheater.
Representative Dolliver of Iowa deliv-
cred the grafton of the day. The poem
was read by DR., Thomas Calver Hon
Webster Davis, assistant secretary of the
interior. followed with an grafton. The
exercises concluded with Beethoven S
funeral marCn, the DSiu nero, pay ca oy
the Marine band.
At Grants Tomb.
New York, June 1.-The weather was in
tensely hot at General Grants tomb but
5000 persons assembled there 10 take part
in the exercises of L. S. Grant post No
327. q. A. r., of Brooklyn. Flowers were
deposited in the crypt on the Sarcopha-
gus. TO the left was a magnificent tloral
contribution from the Chinese minister
and to the right an immense wreath plac-
ed by the confederate camp of this city
Mrs. Newman, the wife of Bishop New
man, descended into the crypt, accom-
panied by DIR. II. \. Perry of the North
western university of Chicago, and de
posted a bunch of roses. When the
marching veterans appeared national
salute of q guns was fired by the United
States battleship Indiana, which was an
chored in the river. Then large flag
was raised on the flagstaff erected by the
Daughters of the American Revolution.
An address was made by Mayor strong,
and Bishop Newman delivered an Grafton.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

Deer Trail, No. 2 an old Cedar canyon
shipper, is more than keeping up its pre-
vious we'll established reputation. There
are 10 four and six horse teams hauling
ore from this mine to Davenport at the
present time The mine has 16 working
tunnels and ore in every one of them. The
aggregate length of these tunnels is APP
proximately $500 feet. The manager of
the mine reports that he is taking out ore
from one body whose area is 200 feet ny
400 feet and whose pay streak is four and
one-half feet thick. The mineral in this
block alone, which assays from 200 to 1000
ounces in silver, it is estimated, will pay
to the owners of the mine 100000, after
the expense of mining and shipping is de-
NOT
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

weeks and large amount of development
work is being done.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1897-06-05

government tobacco plantation H"S
haan started in Victoria. Australia
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
CITY NEWS ITEMS.

U. s. weather bureau forecast for New
Mexico. Fair tonight and Saturday.
There will be a meeting of Aztlan
lodge No. 8, I. O. O. T., this evening at
8 O'Clock.
Professor H. E. Thorne will deliver q
free talk to men only at the Methodist
church on Tuesday, August II.
Mrs. G. A. Spiess gave reception in
honor of Mrs. M. A. Otero yesterday af-
ternoon, which was very largely attended.
At the entertainment given by the A..
M. E. church last evening for the benefit
of its pastor, the sum of $3.50 was real
lied.
Laying of the foundation of the new
capitol building is progressing rapidly.
There are IS convicts at work on the
structure today.
Hon. and Mrs. O. M. Foraker have
moved into the residence on Palace ave-
nue., formerly occupied by Mr.. E. L.
Halls family.
General Superintendent Nudge, with a
large party, is camped on the headwateps
of the Pecos, enjoying life and fried
mountain trout.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
LAS VEGAS HAPPENINGS.

N. s. Trimble, who was thrown from q
horse on Wednesday morning, receiving
serious injuries, is no better.
Aphinia Chaffin has begun divorce
proceedings against M. F. Chaffin in the
district court of San Miguel county.
Street Commissioners Caldwell ia wag-
ing war of determination on the worth
less dogs that run around on the streets.
At meeting of the city council held
Wednesday evening, it was decided to re-
duce expenses in every department of the
city government. AS a beginning in re-
trenchment one of the street men has
been discharged, and one of the city
teams ordered sent to pasture.
The funeral of Daniel TrehaY, the SEQ
ton foreman who lost his life, Tuesday,
by falling from handcar near Wagon
Mound, took place yesterday morning.
Impressive services were held at the east
side Catholic church, Rev. T. P. O'Keefe
officiating. From the church the funeral
cortege, escorted by the A. 0. y. W.,
wendell it's way to the old Catholic oeme-
terry near the asylum, where the remaine
we're laid in their last resting place.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

The officials of the Pecos Valley Beet
Sugar company write that they will do
everything in their power to promote the
success of the coming horticultural fair.
The ball given by troop e, at the Ar
mory hall last night was very successful
affair. A large number Of people were in
attendance and general good time was
had.
Curran, the photographer, desires 10
call the attention of the public to the fact
that until September l, 1897, he will take
cabinet photographs at the reduced rate
of $3.50 per dozen.
The membership committee of the Hor-
ticultural society is meeting with great
success in obtaining members. Mr.. Sol
Spiegelberg alone has secured 70 mem
bers, and the other members of the COM
mittee have been equally as successful.
For the coming horticultural fair to be
held in Santa Fe the Denver & Rio
Grande railroad has agreed to make
rate of one fare for the round trip, from
all points on its line in New Mexico, and
also to transport all exhibits free of
charge.
The Santa Fe railroad has notified the
officials of the horticultural fair to be
held in this city in Septembee, that it will
transport all exhibits to and from the
fair free of charge, from all points on the
Santa Fe Pacific and the Atchieon, To-
peka e. Santa Fe.
Concerning the proposed removal of
the remains of Kit Carson, from their
neglected resting place at Taos, Colonel
Bergman informs the New MEXICAN,
that it was the last request of the old
scout to be buried beside his wife in
Taos. This makes removal impossible
but, the grave might at least receive some
attention from the Grand Army.
Mr.. Edward g. Taylor, special corre-
spondent of the Chicago Inter-Ocean, is
with the Nudge party on the Pecos, COM
bining business with pleasure. He will
write a series of articles on New Mexico
for his paper, and will be in Santa Fe in
few days for the purpose of obtaining
data for an article on the ancient city.
Mr.. Taylor's work will attract consider
able attention to New Mexico from east
ern people, and he should be given all the
assistance possible.
Mr.. L. O. Fullen, editor of the Pecos
Valley Argus, writes 70 A. l.. Morrison
that he will give the proposition to pre-
sent special prize for the best sugar
beet at the coming fair in Santa Fe fa-
vorable notice in his paper this week and
will bring it to the attention of the Off
GERS of the sugar factory and of the Pecos
Valley railroad. He says "The Pecos
valley prides itself on the richness of its
beets, so the other portions of the terri
tory must look out. Well send up some
rich ones. l will advise you later as to
what the Pecos country will do for the
exhibit"
The ball game on the college ground
tomorrow afternoon promises wagon
londs of fun. The teams in the contest
will be composed of the following ex-
perts: Fats, g. A. Spiess, DR.. Knapp, H
Potter, A. Griffin, H. Kinsell, R. E. Twitch.
ell, F. Ford, and George Crawford; Leans
Geo. W. Knaebel, Geo. Money, j. R. Jet
ton, R. @. Gortner, A. @. Vanderveer, A.
Collins, A. Hudson, A. Jones, F. Renehan
Prof. Perez band will discourse music
during game, especially while the felders
are chasing slow balls.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
FOR SALE, INsTALLMENT PLAN

The Mrs. E. S. Fenyes' property, sit
uated on the north side Of Hillside
avenae between the residence prop
erty of General Bartlett and Captain
Nordstrom. Fine house and lands
and in one of the m ost beautiful loca-
tions of the city. Terms, cash or to
suit. If desired, this property would
be sold en- the installment plan, that
is, what would be fair rental would
be accepted monthly on account of the
purchase money, and no interest
charged on monthly balances secured
by notes and mortgage Apply to
Geo. w. Kuaebel, Atty, etc, Santa
Fe, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
At the Hotels.

Chas. Barsh of Kansas City, is regis
tered at the Exchange.
At the Palace: d. M. Headley, Alamo
ga; L. U. Butcher, Fort Collins; Ed Led
widge, Denver; Jim Curry, Espanola; E.
s. Waddles, st. Joseph; H. B. Holt, Fred.
A. Anderson, Las Cruces;J. M. Hendrick,
Phoenix.
At the Claire: Mrs. G. W. Scott, Miss
Frank Scott, Topeka, Kas.; H. Abraham;
New York.
At the Bon.Ton: j. Il. Jones, Chama;
Antonio Romero, Pojoaque; Andrew
Horn, Pena Blanca; Frank Murdoch, An
tonito; Chas. Brinkman, Albuquerque; A.
A. Burton, M. Garcia, I. Montoya, Ger
rillos.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs. F. =. Davis returned last evening
| from California.
Editor Fred Anderson of the Dona Ana
County Republican, registers at the Palace
from Las Cruces.
Bishop Kendriok of Phoenix, A. T.,
arrived In the city last evening, and is
stopping at the Palace hotel.
Mrs. N. Il. King is recovering from a
severe illness which has confined her to
her room for nearly week past.
Messrs. NJ. s. Otero and Perfecto Armijo
returned 20 Albuquerque last evening,
after spending day in the capital.
J.J. Sweeney, Esq, prominent at
torney Of Owensburg, Ky, is visiting his
wife in this city, who is here for her health.
Mr.. Ed Andrews left for the Sulphur
Hot Springs this morning on wheel.
He expects to be gone two weeks.
O. L. Bishop is at Cerrillos today on
business for the big wholesale house of
A. Staab. He is accompanied by his
wife.
Mrs. Juan j. Ortiz and daughters left
this morning for Madrid and Oerrillos,
where they will visit relatives. They will
be absent several days.
Mrs. G. W. Scott and Miss Frank Scott
arrived in Santa Fe from Topeka, Kas.,
last night, and are sightseeing in and
around the ancient city.
Conductor Curry, Of the d. & R. g.
road, has taken his train run again,
after vacation spent in fishing, and
looking after his fruit ranch in the Espa-
nola valley.
E. s. Waddles, the 81. Joseph, Mo-.
drYgoods salesman, is in the city calling
on the trade, and makes his headquarters
at the Palace hotel.
Mr.. H. B. Holt OF Las Cruces, is In the
city on business and registers at the
Palace hotel. Mr.. Holt goes TO Albu
querque tonight.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
SUBJECTS AND HOURS.

A travelling and working knowledge of
either of the modern languages given to
ambitious persons in one term.
The director of the school is an Amer
lean, who has lived abroad, and who has
practiced the methods of Froebell, Prem
degast and Langescheidt in New York for
a number of years. He may be consulted
every weekday from 4 to at the public
parlor of the Palace hotel.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
GLEN FOUNTAIN HOUSE

Now open and ready to receive guests.
This commodious hotel is situated twenty
miles north Of Glorieta on the Pecos
river and can boast of the finest noun
tain scenery and trout fishing for the
amusement of it's guests in the Rockies.
Transportation will be furnished from
either Rowe or Glorieta upon applica-
ton by mail. For rates or information
of any kind address.
DIR. VIM. SPARKS,
Willis Postof1ice, N. M.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

Special attention to confinement cases.
Treats the structures of the urethra by
linear electrolysis. The operation is en-
tirely devoid of danger, relieves at once,
causes no pain or inconvenience, no OUT
ting is done, no forced dilatation, no use
of anesthetics. Patients are not pre-
vented from attending their daily work,
bat are able to 60 about just after the
operation. Once cured no relapses take
,lo
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
DRLINQUENT ACCOUNTS.

All delinquent subscriptions of this
paper, of year or over standing, and
all other overdue accounts, are turned
over to the Consolidated Adjustment
Co, collection agency of Chicago,
for collection. Those wishing their
accounts withdrawn from such agency
and expense and publicity stopped,
can accomplish such mutually desired
end by RENTING to this company
at once,
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

The National Prison association of the
United States will hold its next congress
at Austin, Texas, October 16 to 20 inolu-
elusive, 1897. Among other subjects to
be considered at this meeting will be
criminal law reform, prison discipline,
preventive and reformatory work, dis
charged prisoners, police force in cities
and the work of the prison physician.
Governor Otero has been asked to ap-
point delegates for this convention.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
Territorial Supreme Court.

The arguments IN Case JIG, Henry LOCK
hart plaintiff in error, vs. j. @. Wills 81
al, defendants in error, were finished this
morning, and the case submitted. War.
rem, FERGUSON & Gillett for Lockhart,
Childers and Dobson for Wills.
Arguments in case No. I'll, Neill B.
Field, plaintiff in error, vs.. John s. Gain,
defendant in error, were heard this after
noon, E. W. CLANCY for Field, Judge
Warren and W. H. Pope for Cain.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
The Weather..

Cloudy and threatening weather con-
tinued yesterday, but no rain fell. The
highest temperature reached was 70 de-
grees. The mean relative humidity was
40 per cent. Fair weather is indicated
for tonight and Saturday.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
SCHOOL OF LANGUAGES

Under modern methods, young or old,
readily acquire foreign tongue.
Modern methods are best adapted to
claes instruction.
Glasses for term of twelve weeks be-
gin here Monday, September 6:
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
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:. 1t draws attention, of course, a good
thing always does. Our stock of hard
ware is so packed full of good things that
it draws attention hundred times over.
A and q are not farther apart than good
and poor hardware. Our stock is more
than good, because it's the best. We
couldn't make it better if we wished, but
if We could we would. Buyers take to
one thing about our hardware immensely.
It's the prices; they're great, great be-
cause they're small.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

The New MEXICAN is prepared to furn-
ish two letter monogram embossed note
paper and envelopes at extremely low
prices. Gall and see samples.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

Don't forget the only shooting gallery
and ten pin alley in the city is out at the
Brewery Summer Garden, Electric cars
pass every ten minutes.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

The most famous resort in the city is
the Brewery Summer Garden, nice, cool
and shady. st. Louis and Milwaukee beer.
All kinds of soft drinks and lunches.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
j, Nj. DlAZ, Nj. ID.

New Light, all tobacco cigarettes,
at Scheurich's.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
monogram Note PAPER.

Only pure and fresh drugs and
used at Fischer's.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

Try Coca Cola the new drink and
hear the monograph at Fischer & Co.'S.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13
SPECIAL NOTICES.

For Sale, For Rent, Lost, Found,
Wanted.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

NOR SALE--New Mexico Statutes at the
Il New Mexican Printing Office.
Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1897-08-13

TNOR SALEz-Old papers, in quantities to
e suit, for sale at the New Mexico Printing
Companys Office.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-06-25
slr. Chaa T. Watkins ana family
THERE Is NOTHING SO GOOD.

There is pothiny ivst as good os
Dr. Kir =, ef D.I"w@lg fnr = a.
sumption, C5p3hs anr Coos, e. de
~ + - q a?s i.crnit -''c & "
c. 70 SCI son some ao6s..tase. lie
W . aot lain there /, a., .h.as BET.
ter, Lax iaorder TO mako ..ofe ,.cGs
IL :9ay claim something else to be
just as good. Ycn want DR. King )
IL 70 ae sasa ai.t re4
a'3i 3! }'s< - RI
t.en 80 10y al, cuec-.oi5
tllOa rlr.s. o.a irr ,r =.
ini 80 rcol OF Is -. t.v
- iscoYrry. AMt! ta.t i-.a Is.
80 81 l4g. aa 1880
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-06-25
,ooAs has -. Tine - SCI, J.
W. Spots on our streets again.
Willis now Assistant Claim agert for
the NJ ~ w, with head qngrlers al
ROon,,i,o

Roanoke.
Rev. 8, 7. ruao Of Ba.lc's
GerIen vas IN town rlis week
collecting ioooay to b'ila a church
IN a!i.ps, obG q; r.hc.ep.ol va, D..
We noaiea .,iss Ndaois fiissio
looiAnn, aaughttroi w. j. iig;s;a
boihn,n of Celar BIZ y, has b. -
visiting il town for tie pe,t Two
week..
]. the,e is n ,aoro Accommodating
or business Hn;irood ois.c,al in Tia
coontry then ~. e. Bel, - .esra,
Page nSsr Asnt { Tia -. & " IL
has not aesn l.sari Of up 10 this writ
ms.
Wallace Haeord. son Of DR.. r. ID.
, uuf,ord, returned last week from,
College. BE did good work, of
courac, iast as we p.eoiuleu. !, .
told y9a. eQ."
Oar lie ci Glassware co.. =,
~ >, OF Engraved Tcmb!a.s, ~ Ter
H. lsS, EoGis, Comp Is, Gos!ayis,
@Ator and Lomopad5 sess, Sugar
sl.'..,5 aAi Yses.
! pebs' \ Wiogo.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-06-25

MI. u W. bolilpg, OF T'homp sons
valley one Of or. oldoat subscribers,
called to $40 US 81 Tqeeduy.;
4.E9q Lebanon News cane out in
eDlendid shape last lex. Tho "a.
FER is Democratic s!lihrocsh.
Oar line Of shoes has never heon
as complete "e now We can ii YOU
lEarman 4 Baltimore
Mr.. }. ". Baker says everything
down oil Mud Fork is in siatu quo
The wheat is the best for years.
Everybody knows of Lowncy's
candies. 4 nice fresh lot Just in.
j. +. Jackson.
Ihe Citizen. now published at
Abingdon Va. is one OF the ncatcst
and lest weekly exchanges we get.
Messrs Chapman & Thompson,
HARRISON Gillespie Bros, and Tazo
well Drug Co. Change their ads ;hi-
week.
EFssars ri. rr nA;ta asa Hoqb
hrown, tigo arominont citizens oFilie
wosa end, were on cur streets We'd.
ncscsy.
rf.e ,,,,..~c.i, or.,.
Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-06-25

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$40, y. y ILLS. gctNstei SON be
Kentucky oil deTisEst sdudr>% enri
sspcrss c9pgiIcta5,g aG.lty rnme
tee G"SiHH ai"s p,es .'COfes-. q, N
T -Nt''''. 'i'e 6;os. .sni.s ), ae ......
~ IS 81 .'s 80 2Y W,1Nssav IL
SEX. airllcu5 as.r., Woe.
sotahssf d0ne,iu Iaes oes.le ua@ess
md farming, Ni,a s,tes-or 10 1aoac,
1hc Shew peopl'i ssretohaa '}.'2,
ton' last H'tpg',ayoN = eseort l., a.
AalswelI Avenue, bp. a!4 pot's,oy
on oc@onutorthe7'Iness OF Nh a.
Y4rgss 'sc&htss We trnf vss
'''sS'N' t"sciher eaets.Ys, .NiG pro,
20, I'll p hasirese. ..
..s.s tef3 a2a2 q nar'4lu,'s ~,
r'1 roara' .est ars, g..
l's 8r"li, fcm,rse Eotev
a. Fl. rtc a',es tor o.t i. .4,r
psoosot GO a.seoeDs'J'.-.I iesN
sop -rs& t hnh. i,ns ln,n5
sind, 'yH ( ,h' sg.t yr
se.gt ioia,a aia,e
re.f. aM,s Sow "a 7 y.
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Clinch Valley news. [volume] (Jeffersonville, Va.) 18??-2019, 1897-06-25
sEIAWvERS MILL.
alrs NraIe Lcacl went to Grol.
s1arYcr Nr!i, Va > r., 2z,'5.


Eire. Fraie Lcacl went to Graf.
ton last week.
fis X. O. fhc7ntor - r,eoyerj1g
spii!:, md Is now yis.lia liza sor.
iY-lf@, Be-. ", H.. Meet.
iIessiS Joe ]'rit:s, III. Walker
Charles @alheT AID treo. Lctol
Wera doing scc,e carpenters work
n CnrIi's Garden last week.
IT.. Go Wi'isrr was acting rs
o'lT ;s'-wc< y, il uc ahsepcc q
so. hri.:s. ''sacg.,,,a a.iiler.
n.7 n'.E. .'asl ncnohea a VERY
nteresiins sermon at The Knzor
rArreh-'aat Sunday moFaiys at IL
o'sioes
i'Ans ara soor"a at thus
q. ''o g., ,e4t u4...
The age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1897-1902, 1897-08-27
AMERICAN PARTY
Launched Upon an Already Suffering Public
Its Financial Plank.

st. Louis, Aug. 26-Thc new American
par'y wsrs haurlchad today by a commit ttee
of bdltween Thirty ard forty delegates
who have been in Suction in this city for
iihs past few days. They represent niris
states arli GRE territory and a:'e said to
have backing in a large number Of oi ller
States. "A MAJ ional conimtltee was elected
of ten membsrs, with Col. E. H. Sellers
of Deibroir, as chairman The commit tse
wats empowered r. erEsrga itself. "A plat
form of decluaaa'tion5 WIS adopted and
Dotno3, was selected for tine headlquar. ers
for the el-Euing year.
The platform is a lengthy one, and de-
clares for -pH,n6eT o|ff alleged needed
,, st forms On thu financial question the
platform has this ito say:
"Since nearly Oh quite 80 per cent. of
business transactions of lhe country are
accepted with the use of Spe,cie, we favor
1.-The characterization of bo'oh gold and sill
yer, the prohibition for payment i'm coin
in either metal, and substitution of me-
allie tokens for our present minor ccinrs. +"