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CUT OFF,

That is what Was Done 10 the Water
In the Fire Plugs Ycsterday--'Ehe CITY
without Drop ana In Much Danger.
Yesterday morning, Colonel w. c.
Holland, acting mayor in the absence
OF General Cabell, was served with the
following communication from the
Water Supply company:
OFFICE OF THE WATER SUPPLY COMPANY
DALLAS, Texas, May II, 1878.
Hon. W. l.. Cabell;
DEAR SIR am authorized by the
board of directors of the Water Supply
company to give notice that. at the
hour of two O'Clock In the afternoon
to day, our superintendent will be
ready to receive the keys for the fire
plugs of this city, M the company de-
cline to accept the proposition. We
will, from that mentioned hour, de-
cline to furnish the city water for fire
protection. The company has con.
ceded all they possibly could, and re.
greet that they have been forced to this
position. am very respectfully,
Colonel Holland sent the following
to Captain Conner, chief OF the fire de-
partment:
DALLAS, Texas, May 18th, 1873.
Captain W. q. Connor, chic. of fire depart.
ment, of the city of Dallas.
DEAR SIR: A demand having been
made upon this city for the keys be.
longing to the Dallas Water Supply
company, you are respectfully request.
ed to turn over the same to the person
authorized to receive them sor the
Water Supply company. Respec fully,
VIC. HOLLAND.
Acting Mayor of the city of Dallas.l
The following was furnished the
board OF underwriters together, with
copy of the notice served on the
mayor:
DALLAS, May 18th, 1878.
George ]. Dexter esq, secretary of the board
OF underwriters.
DEAR SIR: | enclose the copy of
notice served Oh the mayor of the CITY,
this day, and the underwriters can act
accordingly. l am very respectfully,
VIC. COMMON,
President OF the Water Supply company.
A HERALD reporter called upon Cap
tain Conner, president Of the works
The captain said that the water had
been shut off from the fire plugs
promptly at two O'Clock, the hour
specified. AS president Of the COM
pany, and as chief of the fire depart
ment, he regretted very much that 1t
had to be done, but the company had
made numerous propositions to the
city council, In order to effect cons
tract that would be acceptable to the
CITY, and In doing so had put the price
very low, besides contracting to ex.
tend the works. Yet the council had
declined all Of them, and as last re.
sort they had been driven to shut off
he water. at places me In very
embarrassing position" he said, "be.
ing president OF the works and chief
Of the fire department, and have seri.
'usiy thought OF resigning the latter
as much as l would regret to
10 so -
Calling on Mr.. q. ]. Dexter, secre.
airy Of the board Of underwriters, the
epOrter learned that no action had
cen taken by that body as yet, but It
'as thought that meeting would be
allied Monday evening.
The present rates Of insurance will
be raised at the meetln q
I the board Of Underwriters, and in
he meantime the business property OF 8
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OUR MAIFEsT.

0peniDg ~ ,hs Festivities To- Day-iiig
Preparations Tor Pan ana Pleasure
a Large Crowd ESpeaied'
10 day tho Maiiest will be celebrated
nj Longs lake, on the Dallas aud
Wichita railroad, two miles and u half
from the city.
II Ia TO be hoped that all our citizens
will attend the festival, either to-day
or tomorrow, and encourage, by their
presence, the efforts Of the committee
having the matter In charge, for they
have gone 10 some palna 10 make II u
grand sucotes, All arrangements have
been perfected to Insure good time
and "lota OF fun " The programme
for 10 day Ia as follows
FIRST nay.
/, Meeting OF Turner's NJ their hall precisely
=, Reception of tho May Queen and her
maids OF honor, also invited rOololieh,
~ Procession 10 the Dallas and wichita
depot Ia tho following order
Marshal Of the day
GTneill N0rHln,
May Queen ana MAZDA Of honor In carriages
orators,
bohuoizGn Ncr0n,
FroLHlnn,
Turn Vdruin,
Depart for Longs Lake,
4, Reception Of the invited guests
D. German Grafton by Aug, schneider,
Efq,
u Chorus by Fr0hslnn.
7, Coronation OF the May Queen,
X, Song by FrOhAinn,
o. brand Concert and dancing.
10. B0at racing lone person IN onoh bont)
II, HalOO ascension,
", Popular Hmusomenta for young and old
folks
49, Grand gymnastic exercises OF the
Turner's.
grounds and lake vii occur,
No. InblonuK with bongnliD illumination
ON the island by the Turner's.
10, The, first DAY 10 DO concluded win
"gfand ball"
The Dallas Turn.Vereln have erected
an apparatus for gymnastlcal perform
ances on the ground. Prizes will
be awarded TO the best performers.
The prizes are one silver and one gold
medal. On the diverse side OF each IL
engraved: "Pflze for gymnastic per-
formances." On the reverse side IL
Dallas Turnverein, Maifest, 1878"
A "postoillce has been opened on
the grounds, with Cloonel Julius Ian
genbach, OF Julius ~ Bismarck, as
postmaster, and Mr. Cane Steinman,
assistant. Twelve young ladies have
been appointed mail-carrlers, and 1t is
expected that the arrival and depar-
ture Of the mates will be both regular
aud frequent.
AT the Malfest ! unday and Monday,
the Dallas and Wichita railroad will
run excursion trains from their depot
every half hour, commencing ut eight
O'Clock In the morning, and running
until one o'clock at night. The fare
will be as follows: One round trip
ticket, when bought on the train,
twenty-five cents; single round trip
ticket, bought at Office fifteen cents
two round trip tickets, bought Mt Office,
twenty-five cents. IL will be well to
notice that IL will cost less to buy tick
ets before getting on the trains. Tick
cts can be procured at Ervay & Con-
nor's and Kahn ~ Mays.
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Charcoal nc Dallas Coal Yard.

TO save ice when 1t Ia as expen-
sive as 1t is this year, is one of the
main reasons for you to buy one of the
Centennial refrigerators, at China
Hall. The "Centennialn has been
tested side by side with nearly all
other makes, and has proven to use
$40 less of ice, and keep victuals
placed therein twenty per cent. cooler
and fresher, than any of those other
makes, the prices are nearly IL not
quite as low as those of any other re-
sponsible maker.-tf.
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Adminisira,or's Notice.

In consequence of the death Of Mr..
Manuel A. Morales, the stock of cigars,
tobacco, etc., OF said Morales will be
sold at public or private sale, on Mon.
day, the 18th instant, at ten O'Clock in
the morning. All persons indebted to
said firm Of Manuel A. Morales are
hereby requested to come and settle
without delay. II. REYBAUD,
Administrator, pro tenn
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Dallas City Lumber YARD,
Cabbage ut Haggart,s.

Finding this a promising sfruit
year, China Hall has made arrange
ments to supply all north Texas With
fruit and preserve jars, and will sell
them about twenty-five per cent.
lower than any previous year. Will
keep stone jars as well as glass.--tf
-Stoneware and flower,pots at the
China Hall, full assortment.
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Another large invoice Of spring and
summer goods, consisting of choice
French and English cloths, doeskins,
tricots, diagonals and suitings, which
l will make up for gentlemen accord
ing to latest styles. Call and see.
Saleroom under Le(lrani hotel.-llm
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Moonlight PIE Me In Honor or Lady
visitor.

Last night the many friends, whom
Miss Sallle B'swanger has made dur.
ing her visit here gave picnic In
her honor, at Longs lake, which was a
most delightful affair. Rowing on the
moonlight lake, and dancing to sweet
music discoursed by Professor Park
er's splendid orchestra made the bliss
full hours glide by unheeded, until late
this morning, when the porty returned
to the city. Miss Blswanger, who has
been on visit to the family of her
br0ther-in-law, Mr.. Alex Friend of
this CITY for week or so, will leave
in II few deys for her home in Kansas
ely.
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Were we to make II bulletin of prices
OF our goods and how we sell them,
white vests at 35c., one dozen hose
at 4Oc., other goods in comparison,
we could not find hands enough to
wait on our customers, at the New
York clothing house. If
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The partnership heretofore existing
under the firm name of Cole ~ Kelly,
conducting the National hotel, Dallas,
Texas, is this day dissolved by mutual
consent, G. w. Cole retiring The
business will be continued by ii. @,
Kelly, who has authority to collect all
debts due the firm and settle the in-
debtedness OF the firm.
G. W. COLE,
ii, q. KELLY.
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Ladies, don't buy your hats or
bonnets elsewhere before you Zee the
magnificent styles aud low prices at
y. lrralsons. may 2-tf
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May /, 1878.

Having retired from the National
hotel, cheerfully recommend all my
friends and patrons of the house to
extend to Mr.. Kelly the same liberal
patronage which was accorded to me.
mall 1t q. W. COLE.
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RAILROAD TIME TABLE.

Houston ~ Texas Central IL. IL.
aOuTH, leave. NORTH,
TAO nm ,,,.,,.,. Chicago Express n,r-- $40 am
BOO Il, m .,,,,...bt Louis Exprohs,...-, $40 pan
Texas Pacific Railway.
wEsr. Leave. EAST,
s,iOp.m. ,,,AoOOmmodati on ..,......, $3.50 am
1880 pm Through EKproas. pm
Dallas ~ Wichita Railway,
NORTH. aouTH.
7B0 u, m,n,,,,,,,,,,.n, ,,,"",n"rnlO,sn H. M
BSO y, nu,r",n~,r,,' '''"'"'''''''''' oSo ~ W.
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Dallas city Lumber Yard.
TeNua apa Cannnnuy

We have this day opened branch
depot for the sale of lake ice, opposite
the LeGrand hotel, Main street, where
Ice can be obtained at all times in
quantities to suit consumers.
apl2.dtf REICHENsTEIN & STEVENS,
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Lamar Rifles. Attention.

You are hereby requested to meet at
your armory, In full uniform, on Mon
day, 18th instant, at half-past seven
a. m. sharp. BY order
ii. W. KELLER,
Captain Commanding.
W. II. TURLEY, First Sergeant,
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Try Gayle d. BrighPs mosquito los
ton, II will enable you TO enjoy u
good nights rest, only twenty-five
cents u bottle, and money refunded II
you aro not satisfied. .,,.
GAYLE 4 BRIGHT,
II Druggnl6, IOI Elm street,
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DnIins Ci,y Lumber YARD,
NnIIen.

Wanted TO purchase, by the county
commissloners' court, Dallas county,
Texas, three $500 court house bonds,
Sealed bids will be received by the
county clerk OF said county up 10 the
18th day Of May, a. d., 1873,
Maya till3&Wlt.
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Inc NIly ExnendIinren.

To the Editor OF Tho Heraldi
The city charter requires that NJ the
end Of each fiscal year the 0llloera who
disburae any city funds shall make u
full and satisfactory statement Of the
same, which the CITY council must pub
lsh In the official paper Of the city.
Now some Of your readers, who have
paid their taxes, and arc therefore
stockholders In the mutual municipal
corporation, and Interested In liz profits
and losses, would respectfully like to
ask tho city fathers TO give III u show.
Ing for our money, and let IN know II
II Ia spent for chips md whetstones or
not, CITIZEN.
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Charcoal at DnIIas CoaI Yard.
Dallas city Lumber Yard.

Consignments OF new Bermuda,
onions and choice bananas received
to-day, also choice cured buffalo meat,
etc., at Wilmans ~ toeLaer, Austin
street, between Main and Elm. II
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Prairie chickens at Haggart's.

The broken down constitution,
caused by kidney, bladder and urinary
diseases, is promptly strengthened,
and these complaints cured by HUNTS
REMEDYA Dropsy, pain in the side,
back and loins, diabetes, excuses, in
temperance and gravel, are cured by
HUMPS REMEDY. All diseases of the
kidneys, bladder and urinary organs,
are cured by HUNTS REMEDY. .--dwlw
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the city Ia In jeopardy. Considering
these facts, II Is TO be hoped that the
question will Ut once DO adjusted salts
faotoriy. The city council ana the
Water Supply company have been
lingering over this controversy too
long, aud II terms cannot be made for
water with which 10 supply the fire
department In case Of All emergency,
with one party, lot 1t be done with
some one else That water must be
forthcoming, Ia no doubt the viii OF
tho public, and no tune should be lost
In u seemingly endless controversy,
"Who was the doubling disciple r
asked the Sunday school teacher, " Pc.
tor" promptly replied the smart bad
boy, mo, Thomas" said the teacher,
"Then what do people always say Pc
tered out forT asked the smart bad
boy,
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Members are ordered to meet at the
armory, Monday morning, May 10, at
eight O'Clock sharp, in full uniform.
j. j. cox, Captain.
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--From J. IL. Hathorne, Esq, pro.
prielor OF the Citizens Line OF coaches,
Boston, Massachusetts:

-From j, II. Hathorne, Esq, pro.
prielor OF the Citizens Line OF coaches,
Boston, Massachusetts;
llosTON, September n, ls7l.
Mr.. VIM. NJ. Glloa, Chemists!
DEAR SIR-Your agent, Mr.. Guy 4.
Frazey, called on me early In July last
to Introduce your Liniment Iodide Of
Ammonia. Being n skeptic In regard
TO the great variety Of articles patent
for the cure OF Nil sorts Of diseases, |
had no faith In your lodde, but after
long discussion with your agent, II
occ0rred TO me that | had horse !
was using for private, that had shoe
boil on his near forward leg. / told
him II he thought II would remove
that bunch, would try IL, Suffice II
to sny have used II very perslstently
I'll the present time, and now find
II nearly removed, and think II will
sortly disappear entirely, From this
trial Of your remedy ! cheerfully re-.
commend It's use to any one who has u
horse or horses afflicted in this way.
| will further say that while using IL
for tho above, tho same horse started
another bunch on the of leg; the lini.
ment was applied Immediately, and
the bunch has disappeared
j, II, HATHORNE.
For sale by Conner IL Walker, drug
oists, Dallas, Texas.
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Ladies' Invitation.

Come and see the little Buddy bon
net, just arrived, different from all
other styles, at S. Iralson's, 5l2 Main
street. If
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Dentistry.

Laughing gas given By appointment
for the painless extraction OF teeth.
First'class work guaranteed.
azl-ly A. ]. CoNNELL,
Dentist, GIL Elm street
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w. II (aAnO

Attorney at law; Office, 607 Main
street, Dallas. Prompt attention given
to all business entrusted to, his care.
-feh1.ly
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Ladies, do not read this You
need not do H. II contains nothing
new.
u nuIVD
QouaIA ~ poIoUo suWJIuQ IUIo5ds
oql pun 'paAI5JoI lsnf s5nIoAou GNoLd
Qua ITO ~ WOOL pun huh UnIqD %
Cd % -ul5I5Q p5uIuluoJ ovIApU ouD ol
1uIpIo0oU 1on paB sIVl pBoL IlIm Hp0I
HIaA3 lOQl aINolu v 900 MOu HIN 5M
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Dallas City Lumber Yard.


Almost anybody can have teeth now
that they are 80 cheap. Call and see
DIR. Thomas, Mt 70l Elm street, and
ask his price. I'm.
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Dallas city Lnmbe- ard.

There Is nothing like going and
inspecting whether there is money
saved by calling at the Blue Front,-tf
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Dallas CITY Lumber Yard.



Jones " Spatholt, merchant tailors,
7Ol Main street, over Singer sewing
machine office, have just received and
keep constantly on hand we'll select
ed stock Of cloths, cassimeres and doe
skins, and everything pertaining to a
iirst'class tailoring establishment. Ten
per cent. of for clergymen. Satisfac-
ZION guaranteed. m6-dlm
Peoples dry goods house, sign the
Blue Front, 10 Elm street.
Dress goods in all the leading styles.
Hosiery In all qualities.
Housekeeping goods, such as sheets
lngs, towels, damask for table cloth,
spreads in all colors, and all leading
and desirable goods for
Men and boys wear in tweeds, cas-.
simere, brOadcloth, jeans, and many
light suits for this season, at too low
prices to mention. Call at the Blue
Front and get bargains at M. Benne.
dikts.-tf
Buy your buggies at Orr's-they
all do 1t. If
Reliable help for weak and ner.
vous sufferers. Chronic, painful and
prostratlng diseases cured without
medicine. Pulvermacher's electric
belts the grand desideratum. Avoid
limitations. Book and journal, with
particulars, mailed free. Address Pull
vermaoher Galvanic company, Gin,
cinnati, Ohio.
-Millet seed at Haggart's.
Choice western butter at Haggart,s.
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Mr.. Il. p. Hager will deliver Ice to
residences In any part Of the city. All
orders left at the office OF the Texas ice
company will be properly attended to.
IT, RICHENSTINE a. STEVENS.
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Dallas city Lumber Yard.
-Haggart has strawberries.

-Haggart has strawberries. II
For the best ice cream In the city,
go to Morim's, 5l4 Main st. al9.lm.
-Burlap sacks at Haggarcs. TT
w. q. Holland, attorney at law
Office, corner of Main and Lamar
streets. Special attention to bankrupt
cases. janl3.2m
D..l.la al 4 oI,o.,, al IIa..,..,..,
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1ailg gerald.
OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF DALLAS CITY
DALLAS. TEXAS,
NOTICE,

Mn. W. II, Wrsos ~ AN authorized no
ioltor for TnR HERALD, HIS contracts VIII
be respected by tho ONCE.
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THE FASHIONABLE CLOTHIER

THE FASHIONABLE CLOTHIER
VI. MAYER the Famous Cheap Store G3 and Gl5 Elm Street
The Fashionable Halter.
MMAYER, the Famous Cheap Store Gl3 and O5 Elm Street
The Fashionable Halter
NJ MAYER the Famous Cheap Store, G3 and 65 Elm Street
The Fashionable Hosierer.
M, MAYER the Famous Cheap Store, G3 and Gl5 Elm Street
The Fashionable Boots and Shoes.
NJ MAYER at the Famous Cheap Store Gl3 and Gl5 Elm Street
The Fashionable Dry Goods.
Street
The Fashionable Emporium.
al M I'm street
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The Fashionable Halter.

NJ MAYER, vi The Famous Cheap Store O3 and Ol6 Elm Street
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Dallas City Lumber YARD.
REMOVAL.

Dallas City Lumber Yard.
REMOVAL.
About the middle of this
month we shall remove orr
business from our present
stand to the building recently
occupied by Marsalis a. How
ard, COr.Main & Lamar Streets.
We take this opportunity to
thank our friends for past IA
VOrs, and invite them and the
citizens Of Dallas and vicinity.
10 visit us i'm our new home. as.
surfing them that, as ever be.
lore. We shall strive to merit
their continued esteem and M.
lronage. Very Respectfully,
REED e. LATHROP,
Book Sellers and StatiOners.
No. sos MAIN STREET,
mays.lwk&wlt
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The Fashionable Halter

YER, at the Famous Cheap Store, Gls and Gl5 Elm
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The Fashionable Hosierer.

at the Famous Cheap Store, Gls and Gl5 Elm Stree
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Any Part Of the City.

For sale by Conner u Walker, drl
lists, Dallas, Texas.
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Manufacturing NOIes

The Blandon, Pa, rolling mill is
working full handed.
Ir ia renorted the rolling mills at Erie.
Pa, will start up soon.
Tyv Crsfron Eur,ece I.ootonis Ohio
hrrnod Gown roco1tIy j. hcing rehniit
AT miuuieseA, ,S te,cGI coun !{ l 49, =:
O UDo- D''>' ~ " - "
'P -. -,
IHE AtLS,'''c IRON "orhS' ~ M'lno percy
' Garnes5 ~ 49, 70, 0nS'ol' "'' oil Oh eAoeP'
Tue haii factory
"A DAYTON urn has the contraG1 ior
ave huhorGu fG.Su' CARS lot Inc IIt's-
ourgh ana Erie ha'iroad'
THE mill Of p. II. LsutFman & Co., at
Apollo, Pa, continues to run full time
in all departments with plenty of orders
ahead.
A. NJ. BYERs II Co.'S mill, South Side,
Pittsburgh, started up last week. All
departments, except pudding, will run
double turn.
AT the Kersincton Iron Works,
Henry LLOYD, Son Il Co., Pittsburgh,
some Departments are on more than sin
ola turn' and others less The AVERAGE il
Shout fujI sinole turn.
- I--, c...,.,
HE GT-ol pei IRON anu otoe. mil y.
~ Dau ''.l'' a. oo.,.'''Iss W ,',i s'oHI.-
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CaIechising Congregational Candida
les
,rcsnnndcnce of the ReglSter.

Correspondence OF the Register.
CLARKsBURG, w. VA, June %.
SIR-lunderstsnd that there will be IN
the convention q number of candidates
for Congressional honors.
beg TO suggest that each candidate
shall proclaim to the public, through
your journal, over his own signature his
Financial Plan for the relief of all the
people, so that the voters may deter.
mine for which candidate they will cast
their ballots.
No man builds house without plan
no corporation acts without plan; no
general moves his army without plan ;
so no candidate for Congress should ask
for our votes until he has first submitted
his plan to our consideration.
We don't want them to tell us of the
errors OF the past, but we insist upon
their plan for the future before we shall
give them our ballot. 9. Ii. p.
REMARK.-Would it not do as well
for the Democratic Congressional Cor.
vention which nominstes the candidate
to give an exposition of the plans and
purposes of the party. This thing of
platform building by individual candi-
dates has seldom PANIED out well. -EDI-
TOR OF THE REGISTER.