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The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

An Ohio man made $4,000 out CT n
klondike claim. When it comes 10 ab-
stracting everything In a claim financial
or political, in klondikc or in Wash
tngton, it is always a sign of advanced
wisdom to place all your money on the
Ohio man, thinks the Chicago News.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

AS II to keep In harmony with wheat.
cotton, corn, rye II potatoes, even the
oyster crop is extraordinarily large and
line. Prosperity has been boomingthings
not only In the earth bu beneath the
waters thereof. says q contcmporarv.
put 1t does not credit 1t to the Dlngley
tariff. What's the matter?
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

The Kentucky Commissioner OF Agr!-
department Go per cent. of the present
wheat crop remains unsold IN the
hands OF the farmers.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

The Attorney General of Missouri has
trough suit to revoke the licenses Of
twenty-five fire insurance companies on
the ground that they are members Of a
krust.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

English officials estimate that 1t will
cost he government SIS, 600, 600 to up
press the present uprising In India.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

General Woolford, our new Minister tc
Spain, has attended n bull fight. He had
better be attending TO business.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

TIL South Carolina d%ispensary sys-
tenn seems to be or the verge OF total
collapse.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

The rumor Is current in Spain that
the Azcnrraga Ministry is about to re-
Sign, and that the Liberals, under the
lead of Senior Sagasta. will assume the
relns OF government.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

Mobile and Galveston have qunran-
tined against New Orleans. Florida has
quarantined against all points west OF
Mobile, as far as New Orleans.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

The marshal OF Alaska is getting on a
force of deputies to drive the crowds Of
smugglers, gamblers and bunco men out
Of Skaguay aud other places.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

The New York Sun says: cit Is i'm
possible to wrigglc away from the chi.
caSo platform. man is either for ii or
against 1t. If he is against it he VIII
not vote for candidates who represent
and stand for it, and all Democratic
candidates do represent and stand for
II. or they would not be Democrats"
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
A9C
MEMS STRONG coTro1;

EGH MEMS STRONG COTTOi.
AIDE PANTS, MADE FRo,,
OUCH ABRIC THAT WILL YEA
LIKE LEATHER. THE PRICE "a 1ree
THAN TIE COST OF GOOD ovrp
ALLs. a RATTLING BIG
FOX WORKING MEN THAT FULLY
APPRECIATE THEIR VALUE.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

Mr.. Plat and Mr.. Dana want to con-
duct the New York municipal campaign
on national issues. Mr.. Low doesu.t
want to talk about the Raines law ana
Iammany is talking about the strong
mismanagcment OF local affairs to hco,
the band T'amlnany is not doing tho
lodging this trip, says the Washington
Post.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
THE FAMOUS HYGIENE
kDoipp Malt Coffee
Established in 1854.

Among the many devices intended for
me health ana economy of the house.
mat This famous and, great hygienic cot
lee; 1t combines the invtSoruting, health
giving properties of Nal Extract with the
pleasant instc and fine aroma Of coffee,
without however. the injurious effects OF
,,,CaIfein," the, poisonous quintcssence. Of
The latter, Endorsed by the Eleventh IN
icrnntionnl Medical Congress, hold at
ltonic, and the Medical Profession in gen.
eral. II IS invaluable for INVALiDs,
CHILDREN, NURSING MOTHERS, and
II is especially recommended 20 ali pcr-
sons suffering from INDIGESTION, DYS-
PERSIA, NERVOUSNESS and GISNE,R-
AL DEBll.lTY. 1t Is pure, wholesome.
nutritious and economical substitute for
aTd m excellent addition TO coffee. TT
NEGGTRALlH;S THE INJURIOUS Elf
Oh "CAFtI3IN," md improves
any grade of coffee.
Sold by grocers and dealers in health
foods. 10 cents per. pound package. Gem
i!inG only with portrait and signature Of
Father Sebastian Kneipp.. Write for free
sample to kNElPP MALT FOOD CO., 223
w. Camden street. Baltimore, Did. jui7-tf
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER ., 1897.
PAGES.

a German. editor got six momths for
making fun of Emperor Williams trou-
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

$685. MEMS COMPLETE SUITS.
~0' VERY DRESsY BLACK MA
TERIAL. THE HEIGHT OF FASHION.
SUPERBLY TRIMMED, ELEGANTLY
TAILORED. THE QUANTITY is LIN
TIED. THE SPECIAL PRICE WILL
NOT HOLD GOOD AFTER THE LOT is
CLOSED. COME QUICK IF INTER
ESTED.
81 23 MEMS SUITS FINE CAS-
~S'0o SIMERES, CHEvIoTs AND
TWEEDS. SIZES A LITTLE OUT OF
GEAR, BUT ALL SIZES IN THE LOT.
BETTER MEMS SUITS IN THE EIGHT
LIGHTWEIGHT LINE THAN WE'RE
EVER OFFERED BEFORE, OR THAT
EVER WILL BE AGAIN. BETTER
LOOK INTO THE MATTER.
~'ss' PRICES THAT ARE DECID-
EDDY ODD VALUES. II PURCHAS-
ING POWER OF SEVEN SEVENTY
SEVEN HAS REACHED T TocMosr
NOTCH WHEN IT CAPTURES SUCH
REMARKABLE VALUE IN MEMS AT.
TIRE.
Sc az MEMS ENTIRE SUIT
~o'TS MADE FROM SOLID, SUB
sTANTIAL FABRICS, RICH DESIGNS,
WELL-TAILoRED, GUARANTEED TO
FIT AND RETAIN THEIR SHAPE AS
WE'LL AS SUITS THAT UNDER oRD1-
NARY CONDITIONS COMMAND DoU-
BILE THE BARGAIN PRICE NOW BE-
ING CHARGED FOR THEM.
CT 90 MEMS COMPLETE SUITS.
Of.0o DARK AND MEDIUM PAT
TERMS. ASSORTED SIZES AND DE-
SIGNS. THIS LOT CONSISTS LARGE
LIZ OF BROKEN SETS OF SIZES,
GATHERED TOGETHER FROM COST
LIER GRADES. BIG BARGA AIMS FOR
MEN THAT HIT THE SIZES JUST
RIGHT.
So 33 MEMS FULL SUITS srr-
~e'SS LIsH CHECKED PATTERN,
HALF LINED. GOOD WEIGHT. THE
MAKING AND TRIMMING OF THESE
SUITS ALONE REPRESENTS MORE
INTRINSIC WORTH THAN IS BEING
CHARGED FOR THE GARMENT COM
PLETE. TO SAY NOTHING ABOUT
TIE COST OF THE CLOTH.
G 90 MEMS SUITS, STYLISH
0i.5o SACK COAT. FULL LINED
AND DURABLY MADE. THERE WILL
DE NOTHING CARRIED OVER NTH
NEXT SEASON. A BIG BARGAIN
SNAP AWAITS THOSE THAT DON'T
DELAY TOO LONG. THE LOT ON
SlSTS ONLY OF a LIMITED NUMBER
OF SIZES.
80. =-'-L,LS $3.50. "a. 49,, . "
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

81 III MEMS ALL WOOL HAIR
LINE CASHMERE PANTS,
REMEMBER, WHEN WE SAY ALL
"ooh. WE MEAN ALL WOOL AND
NOTHING ELSE. THE QUANTITY
WILL NOT HOLD OUT LONG, AND
DlSAPPoINTMENTS WILL LIKELY
ARISE UNLESS TIE RESPONSE IS
PROMPT.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09
JOHN S. %ETHERIDGE.

LIVERY AND BOARDING sTABLEs.
DERkLEY. VA.
Having just completed my new stables,
corner Chestnut and Pearl street and
stocked the same with some nrst-clags
BuGEics. Carriages, Driving Horses, etc.
! ain now prepared TO furnish good turn.
out day or night ut rock bottom prices.
Norfolk and Portsmouth trade solicited.
New Phone No. 3
oTIN $. ETIIE:R1DGE. Proprietor.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

TO those Interested in the economic pyr.
chase Of Medium Weight Apparel for men, bows
and children, every moment of this Won-
drous Event means Unprecedented Money Saving
and every day lost means chances gone that will
more than likely be gone forever. as such High
class Goods were never offered at such OK.
tref1eIy low figures, and the chances are thar
they never will be again.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

@ 90 MEMS MINED WoRsTED
~''SS PANTS. NoBBY STRIPES,
VERY DURABLE. WELL FINISHED,
PERFECT FITTING. JUST SUCH
PANTS THAT ARE EXTREMELY
DREssY TO oFFEST A DARK COAT
AND VEST.
The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1897-09-09

a. Tn MEMS PANTS OF BLACK
AND BLUE WORSTEDS-
SOME c~AsSIMERES IN THE LOT. II
ASSORTMENT is CHIEFLY REM
NANTS FROM SUITS OF COSTLY MA.
TERIAL. BETTER VALUES WE'RE
NEVER QUOTED FOR THE TWO
FIFTY.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14
CONSOLIDATED NOTICE FOR PUB
LICATION-HO

U, S. Land Office, Haley Idaho.
April 5, 1897.
Notice is hereby given that the fol-
lowing named settlers have filed notice
of intention to make final proof on their
respective claims before A Senter,
Clerk of the District Court, at Shoshone,
Idaho, Nav Goth, 1897, viz:
George Vader, on homestead applica-
ton No 1868, for the S w IA, N E Ia,
N w IA S e IA, S + IA N w IA, Lot
Z, Sec 6, T s, S II IA E, Witnesses: Lee
S Vader, of Hagerman, Idaho, and Robt
Mcmahon, V Bierbower and + w Cool
ing of Shoshone, Idaho.
Lee S Vader, on homestead applica-
ton No 1861. for the N w IA N + IA,
ELM w IA, S w Ia n w IA Sec p.
TSS, II II f., Witnesses: George
Vader of Hagernan, Ida, and Robt Nc
Mahon, V Bierbower and F w Gooding
of Shoshone, Idaho.
Andrew Crichton, on homestead APP
plication No 1865, for the n ID S + IA
SEI-4 S L IA Lot 3, Sec 20. I S, r
e. Witnesses: George Vader and
Lee S Vader, of Hagerman. Idaho, Robt
McMahon and f w Gooding of Shoshone
Idaho.
w. II. Brodhead, Register,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14
NOTICE TO TEACHERS.

A teachers examination will be held
at my office, Monday May 9th, Begin
ming at o'clock a. m.
Candidates must be of good moral
character, eighteen years OF age and pay
one dollar fee.
Edward Pratt,
Superintendent.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14
FRUIT FOR SALE.

l have an orchard about IL years
old, and containing $500 bearing
trees of all kind of fruits of the
choicest standard varieties. Cherries
Peaches, Pears, Apricots, Prunes,
Plums and Grapes. will have
about 10000 poundsof prunes, and
about 10000 pounds Of other fruit.
i desire sell said fruit in the or
chard at a low price, buyer to take
all saleable fruit. This is a bar
gain. S. f. p. Briggs.
Briggs P,O. Idaho.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14

The pupils of the public school helc
Arbor Day exercises in the high schoo
room last Friday forenoon, and assisted
in tree planting IN the park in the after
noon. There were SO scholars examined
for promotion and but 81 awarded GER
tiGcates. The following was the pro-
gramme:
America School
Arbor Day Address Don Burnside,
Song A class,
Arbor Dav Exercises Primary scholars
Recitation Cora Kinsey,
Essay Artie McMurrin,
Rainbow Drill Girls
Recitation Eta Bvrne,
Song School,
Recitation intermediate scholars,
Instrumental music Anna Hubbard.
Essay Carrie Hunt,
Song Intermediate,
Arbor Day Exercises intermediate,
Address superintendent,
Presentation of Certificates.
Closing Song School,
Remarks Prof. Mcmahon,
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1897-05-14

The following is the list of those who
subscribed cash for repairing the park
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11
Manchester Market.

aucnester. January 10.--The market
oeen quiet and Arm. yarns selling
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11
CABINET. PREDICTIONS.
sherman, Bliss and Alger ON the
Slate.

Cleveland. Ohio. January 1o.-The opin-
ion among those who claim to know is that
Senator Sherman will be offered and will
accept the secretaryship of State in Nc
Kinleys cabinet. and that Mr. Hanna will
not be one OF the cabinet advisers OF the
next president. II is believed to be ccr-
tain that Mr.. Hanna will be appointed as
tho successor OF Mr.. Sherman In the senate.
place which he very much prefers to any
portfolio which the president elect could
offer him. lnasmuch as the senatorial APP
pontment would have to be made by Gov
ernor Bushnell, the arrangement herein
suggested is said to indicate the friendly
feeling which senator-elect Foraker has
for the president elect. and for the chair
man Of the national committee.
Regarding the selection Of Cornelius n.
Bliss OF New York for secretary OF the
navy. II is said that Mr.. Bliss has been
Offered the place. but that he deferred his
acceptance until he could ascertain wheth-
er he could so arrange his business affairs
as to permit OF his taking the place. Gen
eral Alger OF Michigan is counted as GER
tain TO be the secretary OF war.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11

Victoria, Texas. January l0.-The con-
cert given at the opera house last night by
Mrs. Marie Born OF San Antonio. assisted
by local talent Of Cuero and Victoria, did
not attract the audience which Its merits
deserved, but every one who attended en-
joyed the vocal and instrumental selec-
tions very much indeed
Hon. f. d. Linn and Hon. i. O. NC
Farland. senator and representative elect,
resrectively. leave tomorrow to be present.
at the opening OF the legislature.
In an alteration between two boys, one
n negro and the other u Mexican. ON the
banks OF the peaceful Guadalupe yesteI-
day afternoon. the latter received an ugly
and possibly dangerous wound In the head
frcm hoe.
CITY Marshal Heck was attracted By a
noise inside as he was passing the hard
ward store Of Mr.. William Praeger early
this morning. aud upon investigation found
that Mr.. Praeger's horse had gotten iniide
and was making himself at home among
the stoves. Hereafter his horseship VIII be
locked In the stable.
Mr. sam Schwartz. formerly In the dry
goods business here. now In the same bus
mess at New Orleans. was welcome vtsl-
tor in the city yesterday.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11
HE WAS ONLY A Doa.
Hut He Knew Enough 10 stand Bc'
lMecn HIS Ericmds md Danger.


He was a brlndei eur and had nothing
he stood under the 81" station at Fifty
ninth street and Third avenue his loneli-
ness and misery drew "A sympathetic
glance ow ana then from n passer.by. He
did not appear TO bo a city cog, was
too shy and ignorant OF city ways Ter
that. and he looked anNiously IN the lace
OF each newcomer az II soeking friend.
But none came.
He tried to get on to a surface car, but
the conductor yelled and a passenger KICK
el him. so he sneaked INTO tho lee OF one
of the iron POSTS and shivered more mis-
erably than before.
Two httle Girls came along and stopped
he attempted o little wag OF the tain IN
response Then they pattcd him and spoke
Rndly to hi m. and 50 cbeered the poor
walf tina, he frsked about them and
bore down on them. with the rattle over
head and the babnl OF noise about them.
the two little tots did not notice the
wagon or hear the shout that went out 10
less dog did. Sprfnglng between the chill.
dren and the advancing horses. he barked.
his shril treble rising high above tho
clamor of the street.
II was all done in moment. The wagon
came on the little girls. spellbound with
fear. stood still: the dog. IN last des-
perate effor, to repay the kindness shown
him. hurled himself at the advancing
horses. The children were clutehed by a
friendly hand as the horses swerved ut
the dogs attack. The wagon went on It's
way, rocking and swayng. and two tear-
Ciimmsd little faces peered out from the
sidewalk at little heap on the stones OF
the street.
Their defender had E1ym his life IN
grateful remembrance Of their Kindness.
Ho was only dog; he knew no better.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11

The ground for an orchard should he
well and deeply cultivated, and free from
weeds. well drained. II the soil requires 1t,
and moist soils are better for draining
except sandy or l.s;ht gravelly soils with a
light subsoi. Daya a correspondent OF
colemlns Rural World such land may
not require draining, but, IN every case II
should be well worked and pulver.zed and
enriched. The work OF preparation must
be done during the Summer, 80 as to be
ready FOR fail or spring planting. Planting
In the spring ss preferred, which VIII en-
allie the trees 10 take firm hold of the
earth ana TO resist the frost of winter. but
planting may he done successfully In the
autumn by protecting the troes so az TO
prevent the frost from heavlng or mis-
placing thcni.
Select young healthy and vigorous trees.
and from n reliable nurscryman. and "
possible from ~ soil similar 10 that In
which you intend tc plant your orchard.
The different kinds OF apples WIN depend
upon your own choice and the suitability
OF soil and climate. I advise thaa the ne.
lection he made from the old. tried and
not be less than 30 feet. so as to allow the
trees room 10 sproad their branches and
10 form n low and spreading head. Close
planting has u tendency TO force trees to
run mp. and preventing tho fruit from
obtaining Its proper color from the sun.
and making 1t more difficult to gather the
fruit. Al tho distance of 30 feet apart II
will require 20 trees TO the acre, Before
planting tho tree, remove all bruised and
knife Lay out your ground In Straight
lines so that your trees Will be In line
each way and at equal distances. 80 feet
aDdrt
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11
TIE IVORY CASE.
Attorney Mcintyre to He Allowed 10
Plead,

Plead.
London, January 10-Former Assistant
District Attorney Mcintyre of New York.
who resigned that position to come here to
conduct the defense of Edward j. Ivory,
charged with completely with F. J. lyman
In a dynamite conspiracy, was interviewed
today.
Mr.. Mcintyre says he has been engaged
all day long with lYory's counsel He as
serts his conviction that certain officials
are manufacturing evidence In the case to
advance their own interests. Mr.. Mcintyre
says he is satisfied that a few years ago
Jones. the informer. undertook for large
stipend 10 furnish Scotland yard with evl-
dence. Failing at that time to do So he is
now swearing against Ivory says Mr. Nc
lntyre, In order to fulfill his promise
Several of lvorys or Bells American
witnesses have preceded me by steamer
proceeded Mr. Mcintyre, "and are now
secreted in London. They will prove that
while he was in America Jones advocated
such infamous measures against England
that the lodge expelled him Finding evil
dence here of a determination to convict
Bell, or Ivory. at any cost, | learn that
every favor Is to be extended to me by the
English bar and | may be allowed to plead
ana at any rate to cross examine Jones.
Ihis is the first time that such favor has
been extended in quarter of century.
shall see Bell Qvory) on Monday and shall
also confer with his solicitors and counsel
The trial has been postponed to the 18th"
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11
A BhiAisii BARK
I'm ndoned by Her Crew, but Was
1 Finally Saved.


Port Angeles, Wash, January 10.-The
bur. masted British bark Andrina, Captain
v. Smith. has arrived in tow of the tug
ye, after a narrow escape from going
shore on the Vancouver coast, near Cape
eale on January 6. The ship was desert
by the crew. and it was only by great
ood fortune that she was saved. Cap
in Smith says that for four days he had
zen neither sun nor stars. as during the
ntire time they were surrounded by a
epse fog AT noon Wednesday shout
Breakers ahead" was the first warning
h had OF the dangerous position in which
q was placed Aheavy sea was running at
be time, and an attempt to weather the
hip proved frutie. Two anchors were
ben let go and as the big ship rounded
be of the cables pared. leaving the ship
tithin 100 feet of the shore, and in i'm
bediate danger of parting the other cable.
reakers were running forty feet high. and
b there was no possibility apparently of
living the vessel. it was finally decided to
bunch the boats and attempt to reach the
bore. Several boats were capsiZed as soon
IS launched. but eventually the crew of
Dirty three men succeeded in getting in
NO Of the lifeboats. but the boats filled
|cfore they could get safely through the
Nirf, and two of the men were washed
|verboard but were rescued by their COM
aides after some hard work. A landing
Gas at last effected and that night the
ailors took up their quarters under the
lfeboats. In the morning the weather had
federated. and as the ship still held 10
Ter anchor. the captain and crew again put
|f. and after some difficulty succeeded in
letting aboard.
At this time the ship was out OF danger.
|ut her perilous position was added TO by
be cable parting. The tug Tye shortly
|fterward appeared on the scene and took
be steamer in tow. bringing her safely
b port. She registers 2i52 tons. and is
|mong the largest OF the British ships that
|isit the Sound She came from Australia
\ hnl
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11
FEARS Personal VIOLENCE.
usband of Princess ChimRy-CRrn.
man Going to Budn Pcsth.

usband Of Princess Oh imay-Carn-
mnn Going to Budn Pcsth.
New York, January 10.-The Worlds
london cable says an intimation was re-
eived from Buda Pesth last evening that
rince Joseph de Chimay Caraman, hus-
and of the clipping American girl. for
bery Clara Ward Of Detroit, was coming
p Buda Pesth. The idea seemed so prespos-
erous that further verification was de-
banded OF the correspondent. In answer
cables today as follows:
The luggage OF Prince de Chimay ar
vec here. He has stopped at Vienna.
laye heard that the princess has asked for
olice protection. Princess de Chimay
ired to her brother at Cannes, France;
lease come. am very much afraid of
himay's brother. who only arrived today
om Cannes. and the prince is making
fouhle. -
Inc brother referred to is doubtless the
me who eloped couple OF years ago with
LADY Edens maid, abandoning his wife
md two children
From the Brussels correspondent ! re-
Peived the following:
Princess de Chimay has written pri-
Iately to old-time friends here: Since
faVlhg my husband and children am the
hnappiest woman alive.
Ihis message may lead to the princes
'tempting TO bring about a reconciliation
some understanding with the wife by
nich, for the sake of their children, she
III give up the Gypsy and save further
cahdai. II this is true, it will be perhaps
te most dramatic feature of this most ex-
raordinary of recent tragic comedies
mere is also chance. of course. of a
ostiie meeting between the prince and
ne Gypsy lover.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-01-11
DELEGATES ARRIVING.
Monetary Conference to he Held at
Indianapolis.


Indianapolis.
Indianapolis, Ind, January 1G.--Only a
few members OF the monetary conferences
have as yet arrived In tho clty--John p
Irish OF California. W. Il. Dodge OF New
York and w. Z. Smallcy OF st. Paul, being
tho most prominent OF those already here.
Tho majority OF the delegates. which II
is thought will number 400. are expected
tomorrow. 1t Is almost settled con-
clusion. however. that n commission shall
be created by the convention. whose duty
il will be to submit final plan to con-
gross and to urge its adoption by that
body.
Differences OF opinion exist as to whether
this commission shall give extended hear
ings TO various plans for reforming tho
currency system or shall draw up what
IT. considers wisest without much waste OF
time Whether any free and full discus
sion of finance will transpire In the con-
ference also remains an undetermined
point there being not few OF the dele
gates who have expressed themselves as
opposed to such course and rather favor
the placing of the whole subject into the
commissions hands with as little debate
as possible, The general feeling Is that
1t will not avail much TO urge financial
reform In the spring session OF congress-.
owing to tariff legislation having the right
of Way