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Miseellaneuns geaains.
THE REPUBLICAN PLATFORM.
Mostly q Boast of What the Party Ha
Been Trying to Do.

Mostly a Boast of What the Party Has
Been Trying to Do.
The Republican platform, as adopted
at Philadelphia last Wednesday, deals
principally with the alleged superiority
of Republican over Democratic states.
manship, and claims credit for the un-
precedented prosperity that the coun-
try has enjoyed during the past year.
The platform asserts that the Ameri-
can people, four years ago, commits
stoned the, Republican party to enact
protective tariff laws and establish
gold as a standard of value. 1t then
sets forth that these things have been
accomplished in the face of vast diff
culties, including war, as the result
of which 10,O00,000 people have been
given a new birth of freedom, etc.
As a practical evidence Of the
success of Republican policy, the ex.
cess of exports over imports dur.
ing the past three years has been
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WILLIAM MCKINLEY

ISpain's sovereignty throughout the
world and in the Philippine islands.
"The course created our responsible
i ity before the world and with the un-
organized population whom our inter-
vention had freed from Spain to pro.
vide for, the maintenance of law and
order and for the establishment of good
government and for the performance
of international obligations, our au-
thority could not be less than our res,
possibility; and wherever sovereign
states are extended it is the high duty
of the government to maintain it's au-
thority, to put down armed Insured
ton and to confer the blessings of lib
erty and civilization upon all the res
cued peoples. The largest measures OF
self.government consistent with their
welfare and our duties shall be secured
to them by law.
"To Cuba independence and self
government were assured in the same
voice by which war was declared, and
to the letter this pledge shall be per-
formed. The Republican party upon its
history and upon this declaration Of
principles and policies confidently in
vokes the considerate and approving
judgment of the American people"
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ibid you not hear some one cdlMng"
They were sitting in the up stairs room
where Clara lay and facing an open
fire. The doctor had called In the mid
die Of the afternoon and brought two
other skilled surgeons and physicians
at Mr.. Hardy's request 1t was a sin
gular case, and nothing special could
be done. This was the unanimous
opinion after deep consultation, and
after remaining some time the doctors
had withdrawn.
When it grew dark, Alice started to
turn on the lights, but her father said,
"Let us sit in the freight So they
drew close together and in awe looked
upon him who seemed so sure that God
would call him away at midnight
Who shall recount the words that were
uttered. the exact sentences spoken, the
fears and hopes and petitions and tears
of the wife, the commands Of the IA
ther to his boys to grow up into the
perfect manhood in Jesus Christ, the
sweet words of love and courage that
passed between him and his wife and
daughters7 These things cannot be de-
scribed; they can only be imagined.
So the night passed. 1t was after II
o'clock, wher the conversation had al
most ceased Ind all were sitting hush
ed in a growing silence, that Clara
spoke again. 80 suddenly and clearly
that they were all startled and awed
by 1t:
Father! Mother! Where have l
been? have had such dream! Where
are your Where am II"
Mrs. Hardy arose and, with tears
streaming down her face, kneeled be-
side the bed and in few words recal: =
ed Clara to her surroundings. The girl
had come out of her strange uncon-
sciousness with all her faculties intact.
Gradually she recalled the past. the &C
cident,, the dream Of her father. She
smiled happily on them ALL and they
for awhile forgot the approach Of mid
night and Its possible meaning to Mr..
Hardy-all but himself. He kneelsd by
the bed, at the side Of his wife, and
thanked God that his dear one was re-
stored.
Suddenly he rose to his feet and
spoke aloud, quietly. but clearly:
Ibid you not hear some one callingT'
His face was pale. but peaceful. he
bent down and kissed Clara. embraced
his sons, drew his wife to him and
placed his hand on Bessie's head: then.
as If in answer to command. be gen.
tly kneeled down again by his chair.
and as his lips moved In prayer the
clock struck once more the hour Of II.
He continued kneeling there. and be
was nearer God than he had ever been
In all his life before.
Thus Robert Hardy's seven days
came to an end!
THE END.
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CHINESE ARMY'S STRENGTH.
Immense Numerically, But Small Proper
tian Effective.

Immense Numerically, But Small Proper
ton Effective.
From carefully prepared information
on file in the bureau Of military infor-
nation of the war department, the
Chinese army, called the "Eight Ban
ners," nominally contains about 300,.
600 descendants of the Manchu con-
ouerers and their allies, says the New
York Tribune's Washington correspon-
dent. The number maintained on
war footing is from $4,000 to 100000.
The whole force is sub.divided into
three groups, consisting respectively OF
Manchus, Mongols and Chinese, and
forms a sort of hereditary profession
within which the war duty is compul-
sorry. About $1,000 are stationed in
garrisons in Manchuria the imperial
guard at Pekin contains $4,000 to IT.
600 and these are the troops expected
to defend the foreign legations and
protect foreign interests from the
mobs. The Ying Ping army is also
called "The Green Flags" and "The
Five Camps" The army consists of
1S corps, one for each province under
the governor general.
The strength is from SAC, 900 to $780,
600 men, of whom about 200, 900 are
available for war, never more than one
third of them being called out.
The most important contingent ls
the Tien Tsin army corps, nominally
100000 strong, really about $4,000,
with modern organization, drill and
arms, employed in garrison duty at
Tien Tein and Taku and other forts.
Besides this force there are mercenary
troops raised and Mongolian and other
irregular cavalry, nominally 100000
strong, really about 10000, but OF
military value. The total land army
on a peace footing is put at 100000
men, and on a war footing at about
l 100000; but the army as whole
has no unity or cohesion. There is no
proper discipline.
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bor in the Southern Pacific, American
interests have been safeguarded.
tyIY- 81 - ~ xol hxv -

bor in the Southern Pacific, American
interests have been safeguarded.
ave commend the part taken by our
government in the peace conference at
The Hague. We assert our steadfast
adherence to the policy announced in
the Monroe doctrine. The provisions
of The Hague convention were wisely
regarded when President Mckinley
entered his friendly Offices in the inter-
est of peace between Great Britain and
the South African republic. While the
American government must continue
the policy prescribed by Washington,
affirmed by every succeeding president,
and imposed upon US by The Hague
treaty, of non.intervention in Euro
pean controversies, the American peo-
pie earnestly hope that way may be
found honorable alike to both contest
ing parties to terminate the strife be-
tween them.
"In accepting by the treaty of Paris
the just responsibility of our victories
in the Spanish war, the president and
the senate won the undoubted approval
of the American people. No other
course was possible than to destroy
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THE END.
The TALE OF A CAKE.

An east end car was loaded down
with shoppers, mostly women, for 1t
was in the middle Of the afternoon.
Conversation was proceeding at great
rate. 1t was like pink tea or a ses-
sion Of the sewing circle. But all at
once a hush fell over the fair chatter
ers. A negro lad entered, bearing IN
his arms an Immense cake three or
four decks high and frosted over from
pit to dome, as they say Of a theater.
There was a profusion Of flowers by
way Of decoration, and delicate tracer
les Of gauzy lace completed the en-
bellishments. The cake was so large
that the negro could scarcely carry 1t.
The cake told the whole story Of the
wedding, the bridesmaids, the orange
flowers, the flower girls and the BAN
quet afterward. Every feminine heart
in that street car was a-futter as its
owner gazed speechlessly upon the
evidence Of a wedding to be.
Finally, when the car stopped to let
on another passenger and everything
was very still, one lady took courage
to ask the negro where the wedding
was going to be.
"Whut weddin?" asked the negro, his
eyes protruding.
"The wedding that cake Is for"
"Dis amt no weddin cake"
"No"
Nom. Dis yere's er cake walk
cake"
There was a smile that reached from
one end Of the car to the other, and
very soon conversation was resumed
as before.-Memphis Scimitar.
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eating Rid of Etiquette,

Miss - called at Cambridge cottage
to take the princess directions on q
parish matter and was astonished to
find her in the garden running round
the flower beds as hard as she could
60.
"Why are you running 30 fast, prln.
cess?" Miss - ventured to inquire.
ITO get rid Of the etiquette" was
the reply. 1--WE have just had a visit
from the emperor Of -"
-"hemorial of the Duchess Of Teck."
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pose of the amendment, are revolution
ary. and should be condemned"


ary. and should be condemned"
The construction, ownership and
control of an isthmian canal is favored
for the development of trade in the
east, and the party is pledged to use its
best efforts for the extension of the
"open door" policy in China. In con.
clusion the platform says:
"President Mckinley has conducted
the foreign affairs of the United States
with distinguished credit to the Amer
lean people. In releasing US from the
vexatious conditions of an European
alliance for the government of Samoa,
his course is especially to be commend.
ed. By securing to our individual
control the most important island OF
the Samoan group, and the best har-
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THEODORE ROOSEVELT.

The famous Rough Rider colonel, now
governor of New York, nominated by
the Republican national convention, at
Philad delphia last Thursday, for vice pres
ident of the United States.
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ROBERT }tARDY'S
SEVEN DAfS>
A DREAM AND ITS CONSEQUENCES.

REV. CHAS. M 5HEIsDoN.
Author Steps, Crucifxn
North Park union., 1900-08-31

National Committee-Imperinlism is factor
in the four great crnters Of lndianas German
population--Indanappi vinccnnes, Fort
and in the country districts it cuts no figure. In
Indiana the Democrats will eloct their State
ticket, but fail on Bryan. Bryan's notification
speech has done him good more froma negative
than n positive quality, in that he had not re-
ferred to 16 to l. This will strengthen him
among the Germans and independents.
MEDFORD B. WILSON, President Capitol
National Bank-Voted ior Mckinley and Demo-
cratic State ticket in 1896. Imperialism is tho
great issue and will gather strength as tho can
vass progresses. will vote for Bryan, and the
outlook indicates McKinlcy's defeat. Bryan's
speech has increased his chancec, strengthened
and added to his adherents
Four other independents agreed with Mr..
Wilson.
EDWARD HAWKINS, Receiver indianapolis
National Bank-lmperialism is the great issue.
Bryan will certainly win lf he is not crushed
and defeated by tho immense sums of money
that the Republicans will pour into Indiana.
His speech has had splendid effect wherever
read and has greatly aided him.
AUSTIN Fl. BROWN, Collector OF the Port
under Cleveland, voted for Palmer er-Impcrialism
and trusts are the great issues because tho Ad-
ministration has made them SO. Bryans
chances now are better than McKinley's. Bry-
ans speech has made him thousands of votes.
judge from personal conversations with my
neighbors.
North Park union., 1900-08-31
STRAWS ,,,,
Special to the Thrice-a.week World,
Shou tchich wGy the po-
litical 1CiR6 blOtcs......
Observation-Disclosures

Bloomington, H., Aug 49,
ABRAM BROkAW, millionaire capitalist,
farmer and retired manuiacturer-The para
mount issue is imperialism. The money qucs-
tion and all others are overshadowed by it.
The outlook is favorable to Bryan, who has
gained since his Indiarapolis speech.
THOMAS A. DUNN, retired bankor-All other
questions sink out of sight before the crisin of
imperialism. This has been forced upon us,
and We must meet it now. Tho outlook for
Democratic success Is favorable. The people
arc awakening to the great danger that impends,
and Bryan has gained very markedly since his
acceptance spooch.
JOHN 7. LILLARD. lawyer, promoter and
capitalist list-Anti-imperialism is emphatically
ard prominently the paramount Issue, because
imperialism threatens the national life. To my
mind the outlook is for sweeping victory for
Bryan and Stevenson. Nearly all the gold Dem
ocrats of 1896 are now for Bryan, and many Re-
publicaus have already determined 10 vote the
Democratic ticket Bryan has gained material
Y since his Indianapolis speech.
ROBERT E. WILLIAMS. lawyer-T The issue
OF imperialism is far above all other issues. 1t
is a menace to our Institutions and national
pctjcc | entertain no doubt that Mr.. Bryan
viii be tho next President There Is a ground
sN.sll IN MS tlTcCllOH lIlutDcthitut
are almost unanimously returning, and know
many Republicans who will vote Tor Bryan.
His speech has gained strength for tho ticket in
marked degree.
g. A. HNSONBERGERs business man-Imper-
ialism is decidedly the paramount issue. My
father was compelled to leave Germany, his
native land, in lS4s, on account OF inpcrialism
and militarism. If tho imperialistc tendency
is not checked now the United States Will be
given over to imperialism and militerism, and
will become Just like Germany. "a
JOHN j. CONDOR, business man-lmperiai-
ism is certainly the paratnount issue Pnd the
outlook is decidedly favorable to the election
of Bryan and Stevenson.
DIR. CHARLES; r. PARkE-Imporialisn is
the burning issue, paramount to the exclusion
Of all else until it is rightly settled Imperial
ism. with un-American colonization. is disrnp-
t;ve not only of our national integrity and NOR
als but also OF our national peace, prosperity,
uerpetuity The outlook; consider. favorable.
Rrvnn's strength was increased by his speech
Des Moipes. Iowa, Aug. 10.
HENRY yOLLMER, ex-Mayor of Davenport
n orposed Bryan in 1896. but "fll support h m
,l;s xc,r because of tile danger to the country
from the imperialistr policy Of the Mckinley
| Administration. 80
Irdianapoli-. Ind. Aug 10
! JOHN R, WILSON mepber Gold Democratic
North Park union., 1900-08-31
Routt, Grand and
Larimer Counties

Hold your homes and mining
claims and get ready for the great
wave of prosperity that is sure to
come TO Grant, Larimer and Routt
co mites.
Commissioner of mines, Lee, who
has been on tour of investigation,
in Grand, Routt and Larimer coun-
ties, makes some pertinent remarks
concerning our country in mineral
way, and throws out some hopeful
suggestions for the future. He says:
an going over the country l was
surprised, among other things, that a
railroad hadn't been built there. 1t
is the most wonderfully resourceful
section of the west without doubt.
" If road was built from Denver
to Salt Lake by that route, | am con
tident every mile of it would be pro-
ductive of big revenues, and besides;
it would shorten the distance to Utah
by about $50 miles.
ait seems to me that Denver people
ought to take hold of railroad propo-
sition through there. The cost of
construction would be small compared
to other mountain roads, while the
earnings would be enormous just as
soon as the country began to open up.
IL found an immense oil basin in
Routt county from which the liquid
either oozes from the ground or gush-
es forth IN springs. The oil is Of
first class quality, yet no attempt TO
develop the fields have been made on
account Of the absence of railroad
facilities.
~ also found two extensive veins
of anthracite coal, one from Is to 20
inches and the other about Z feet
wide. The coal is every bit as good
as that being mined now IN Southern
Colorado, and there are about $500
acres of 1t in an undeveloped state.
"Thc gold deposits of Routt are
being opened up, and many large
shipments are being made from the
nearest railroad points
"In Grand county found great ac-
tlvity at the Willow Creek and GRAY
el Mountain camps. l also investi-
gated the gilsonite beds in that sec
tion and learned that the reports
about their great value were not in
the least exaggerated. At Pinkham-
ton and at the old Teller gold camp
in Larimer county, there was much
excitement over recent gold discover
les.
~ will have Il great many new
things to tell in regard to it in my
report. Denver Evening Post.
North Park union., 1900-08-31
c. d. FoRp, Register,
sEpTEApI.R II
AUGUST 10
Democratic County Convention.

BY order of the Democratic County
Central Com mittee, 4 delegate conven-
ton OF the Democratic party of Lari-
mer county is hereby called to DC held
at the Court House in the District Court
room, in the city of Fort Collins, on
Friday September Z, 1900, mt 10 a. M,
for the purpose of nominating candi-
dates for the following offices
One Representative.
One County Commissioner within and
for commission district No. 3.
Also to select II delegates to repre-
sent Larimer county in the Democratic
State convention, to be held in Denver,
September 10, 1900, also to select dele
gates to the Judicial convention for the
Eighth Judicial district of Colorado, to
be held at Greedy on September is AID.
1900, to nominate ore candidate fol-
District Judge and one candidate for
District Attorney for said district
Also to select delegates to represent
said countyin the Congressional con
vention for the First Congressional dis
triet to nominate candidate for con
gress to represent said district, to bo al
Denyer, September 10, A. ID. 1900.
Each precinct will be entitled 10 rep
North Park union., 1900-08-31

The coolest "hold up" Of the
season, occurred Sunday night, Aug
19, on mixed U. p train near Bright
on, Colorado. Four robbers quietly
took from common laborers riding in
box cars, about $500 IN cash, besides
watches, etc. No disturbance was
made and the robbers quietly left the
train at Fort Lupton. Another case
for detectives.
North Park union., 1900-08-31
= --tIG.:.-t-
eCOunty, Local and Personal News:


James Riach passed through town
Tuesday.
Hanlins, the jeweler, has not gone
but is here to stay
Thousands of ducks are destroying
wheat and other crops in San Luis
valley in this state,
H. +. Sturdevant returned from
Steamboat Springs Sunday, and will
remain only a few days.
Mrs. Irene Mosman left for Steam
boat Springs Tuesday. She will stay
until after Game and Fish day.
VIM. Dryer and family returned
from Laramie with load OF pro-
visions the first of the week.
Mr. G. p. Sayles, has taken a home
stead up towards the head of the
Michigan and proposes to build on
the same this fall.
W. 3. Fillier, prominent lawyer
and republican politician, died at his
home in Denver, last week He was
State Senator and was 63 years old.
There will be preaching in the Wal
den school building, Sunday, Sept 2,
A. D. 1900 at s o'clock, P. NJ.
Everybody invited I. Ii. GREENE
Mrs. Linger, and Misses Bailey and
Lashcr, went on another outing last
week This is about their third trip
for pleasure and recreation this sum
mer.
j. II. Mckee has the Cuban Itch
More properly speaking perhaps Il
form Of the smallpox. IL does seem
that such disease ought to be quar-
antined
bIessrs. Charles Eichenberger and
VIM. Wltner, old Missouri friends of
Cap Fox, are visiting him in the Park
and talking over old stories from back
in Missouri. They will remain about
a month. ~
Andrew and Mrs. Grace Peterson,
and Mrs. McDole, were visitors in
town last week Mrs. Royalty, nee
Miss Peterson, was with them. She is
visiting friends at Hebron, her home
now being in Leadvilie.
The U. P. Railroad are straighten-
ing their line and making an easy
grade near Fort Steele This will
leave Steele out from the road. The
Company expects to have tho Sher.
man tunnel ready to use by Jan. lst
1901
At PARIS the United States has Sc.
cured 1881 rewards, 22O prizes, 496
gold medals, 5S3 silver medals 422
bronze medals, 270 current honorable
mention and a long list of gold, sill.
yer and bronze medals for eollabor-
alton
On last Saturday, several OF otr
citizens saw the planet Venus, in q
clear sky at high noon and VIC are
certain they were not in their cups
either. 1t seemed about 40 degrees
in advance of the sun and was plainly
visible.
The strong winds of last week end.
ed by light shower of rain in the
Park, and a fall of snow on the west
range; but it soon melted away
The temperature fell so low, however,
that oyercoats and fires were com
Portable
The U. P. Company just settled
damages, rewards, etc, occasioned by
the hold-up at Hugo, Colorado.
The Kansas sheriff, received $500 d
and M Bartholomew 81 100 for his
house Shat was burned in order to Sc
cure the lest robber In all about
AZ 400 was pnid out.
North Park union., 1900-08-31

w. o. Mosman and family, accom-
panied by Miss Stella Mosman, left
Walden Tuesday for Fort Collins.
w. o. Mosman and Miss Stella Mos
man will return in few weeks, but
Mrs. Mosman and the family will re-
main all winter,
North Park union., 1900-08-31
Land Notices.
-
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land ohlcc, at Denver, coIoraJlo,

Aug. q, 1900
Notice Ii hereby given that the following
named settler has filed notice OF his intention
to make final proof in support Of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before Juigc y.
Mack Mills, Judge and Acting Clerk OF thr
County Court, at Fort Collins, Colo, OF sept
Is. A. d. 1900 viz: Alexander Stuart, II. +, No.
i7,ad3 for the VIZ Of Swii Sec. 9, Eis sEA Sec
Township No. 10 ~, in Range No. 10 W. of 6tli
2, M
He names the following witnesses to prove
iscontinuous residence upon, and cultivation
of. said land. viz:
y.G. H. Stuart, OF Gleneyrc, Colorado.
F. w. Sherwood -
g. G. Campton, "
August Breig, IS
North Park union., 1900-08-31

DR.. Stearns, the Denver eye-special-
list, will be over in the Big Horn dis.
trict for few days. All who wish
to write him can address their letters
to Walden
North Park union., 1900-08-31

The two-bar have about finished
their cattle roundup. The regular
cattle round up will soon begin.
North Park union., 1900-08-31
Weather Report.
Just Arrived,

Full, new line of combs, brushes,
ladies' side combes, belts, shirt waist
sets, and beautiful jewelry, at .he
North PoM. Pharmacy.
North Park union., 1900-08-31

1t is almost daily occurrence, in
Denver now, for some women to be
burned to death kindling a fire with
kerosene. Why will people resort to
this well known dangerous expert
ment?-Post.
North Park union., 1900-08-31

When calling on Fort Collins for any.
thing in the clothing, boot, shoe or
gents furnishing lines don't forget The
Carl Murray Clothing Company-You
nil know Carl.
North Park union., 1900-08-31
rescntation as follows;

The committee recomnieI
priiEaries in each prec.uet
Saturday, September fst,
at snch time and place as Il
by tic precinct committee !
les acknowledgement !
dies and all who are oppos
ialisnl, militarism, trusts y
cial policy Of the McKinle
party take part in the pri
Dated August 10Th, 1oo(
JEFrRRsos N
E. F. WEfpMAN,
North Park union., 1900-08-31

Showing new fall styles cutting
ilannels, &c, Gle, 7ac, afc and 1oc fol
very best goods.
North Park union., 1900-08-31

Selling best all wool carpets ut sod
yard. Most store get l5e. ~
North Park union., 1900-08-31

Selling shoes Of good quality f
less money than any other house
Northern Colorado.
North Park union., 1900-08-31

Showing the stock and making tue
prices that is bringing trada p1rrT''
miles to buy their goods at our store.
North Park union., 1900-08-31

Showing new fail print, best quail
tiles, at &c yard.