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The following scattering votes were given:
Lincoln received votes from Kentucky and
2 from New Jersey and General W. L. Sher-
man received from Michigan.
SECOND BALLOT.
On the whole ballot Blaine gained AK and
Arthur lost ~, Edmunds lost Z, Logan lost
2h, Sherman lost 2, Hawley stood the same,
as also did Lincoln and General Sherman.
Blaine's friends cheered for several minutes
at the announcement of the result
At the beginning of the second ballot Blaine
gained one vote in Alabama, three I'm Arkan-
sas, getting one from Arthur and two from
Edmunds. Illinois voted forty for Logan,
three for Blaine and one for Arthur. Colonel
Abner Taylor DISPUTED the announcement and
the delegates were polled. Taylor voted tor
Arthur. }. l.. Woodland. Congressman Davis
and J. r. Wheeler voted for Blaine. the rest
voted for Logan. The vote OF Indiana was
next challenged. Ex-Secretary Thompson
voted for John Sherman. The rest were split
up pretty much as they were on the first bal
Arthur lost two votes IN Kansas on the sec
ond ballot and Blaine gained one. Arthur
gained one in Kentucky Arthur lost one in
Louisiana and Blaine gained two. gettiug one
from Arthur and one from Logan. In Mary
la nd Blaine gained two at the expense of Ar
thur. In Massachusetts Arthur gained one at
the expense of Edmunds- Blaine gained two.
one each at the expense Of Edmunds and Lo-
gan.
Blaine gained two in Ohio, at the expense
of John Sherman. Blaine gained a vote in
Wisconsin which Edmunds lost
THIRD BALLOT.
on the third ballot A rtnur gained one from
Edmunds in Indiana: Blaine two from Arthur
in Kansas; Blaine gained one from Arthur IN
Kentucky: Michigan gave Blaine gain Of
three-one from General Sherman, and two
from .Edmunds; Arthur gained one and
Blaine Ave in Missouri; Blaine gained two in
Nebraska; Arthur gained one In New
Jersey and one in New York;
Lincoln gained five in New Jer-
sey; Blaine gained two IN North Caro-
Una. when Ohio was reached there
was quite a delay in announcing the vote nj
the State. and there was consineTable specu
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lation as to what was up. The announcement
oil the ,ote--Blaine rs, Sherman n gam of .
for Bane-was loudly cheered. The APP
plause was terrific. When Pennsylvania was
gained that number, the Arthur and Ed
munds men at this point rushed excitedly
about, and looked as II they were afraid that
Blaine would get there with rush.
FOURTH BALLOT.
While the roll was being called on the fourth
exuberance of the vast audience whenever
the namo of Blame was spoken. The very
sound of 1t called the people 10
their feet; they stood up on the chairs,
hats and flags and umbrellas while the
building shook with the thunder
Before the official result was announced
the following dispatch was received:
"WASHINGTON, June 6.-To $. NJ. Cullom,
Illinois delegation: The Republicans of the
States that must be relied upon to elect the
President haVtng so strongly shown a prefer
ence for Mr.. Blaine, deem II my duty M to
stand in the way of the peoples choice, and
recommend my friends TO assist IN his nomi-
nation.
tSigned) JOHN A. LOGAN.
The receipt of this telegram produced an
other storm of cheering and wild enthusiasm
for Blaine. Mr.. Birmingham, of Pennsylvania;
William Walter Phelps OF New Jersey, and
one or two colored delegates endeavored to
get hearing. and vocifeIated and gestic-
nlated without succeeding in be
ing heard, their voices being
drowned IN tumultuous yells, cheers and dc
mands for call of the roll. Not deferred b,
their failure, Mr.. Roosevelt, of New York, car
ried away by the excitement, got upon hi5
seat, waved his arms and appeared rs If he
was saying something; but not a word was
heard from him. Finally, at 2;3O, the taking of
the fourth ballot was begun.
THE BALLOT IN DETAIL
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rne PUBIC lands are heritage OF the people
of the United States. and should be reserved
as far as possible for small holdings by actual
settlers. We are opposed to the acquisition of
large tracts of these lands by corporations or
Indiyldua s, especially where sucn holdings
are In the hands of non-residents. aliens, and
we will endeavor TO obtain such legislation AS
will tend to correct this evil We demand of
Congress the speedy forfeiture of all land
grants which have lapsed by reason of non
compliance with acts of incorporation In all
cases whore there has been no attempt in
good faith to perform the condition OF such
grants.
Inc grateful thanks OF the American people
are due u the Union soldiers and sailors of
thu late war; and the Republican party stands
pledged to provide suitable pensions for all
who were disabled and for the widows and or
phans of those who died in the war. The Re-
publican party also pledges itself to the re-
peal of the Limitation contained In the Areas
act of 1879, so that all invalid soldiers shall
sae Of dsa sh yn or ana NOT wS
the date OF the application.
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pune. wnicn was 1oisted from press tapie
The helmet was the gift OF some young ladies
OF Chicago. Tremendous reclamation greeted
this suggestion of the 'plumed knight of
four wears ago So went on the waving Of
hats, umbrellas, flags and divers other arti-
Giles for several minutes, until 1t degenerated
into whistng cat-calls and other like noises.
The Chairman seized the moment to rap the
convention to order. and after . short fight
with the whisters, cat-calers and others the
business WAS once more resumed after an in
terval of twenty-five minutes.
The nomination of Mr.. Blaine was seconded
by Ex-Governor Cushman X. Davis, of Mime
sofa; William c. Goodloe, of Kentucky;
Thomas &. Plat, of New York. and Galusha
A. Grow OF Pennsylvania.
When New York was called came the OPP
portunity of the friends of Arthur, and well
WAS 1t improved. Such burst of enthnsi-
astic applause upon the part OF the general
audience, such an uprising and cheering of q
great BODY OF the delegates, and waving of
flags. showed their numbers and earnestness.
Flags were again swung upon the platform
and along the sides of and in the hall. After
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alary eaed os assss an the ADVANTAGES and comforts
ooNoDsous, vEhrtAreo,
the low ate o
MISSOURI
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fifteen minutes Of enthusiastic cheering, the
Chairman raped twice to stop the cheers. but
was only cheered for his trouble. He raped
thrice and the crowd sang Marching Through
Georgia" Again he raped and they gave
three cheers and . tiger for Arthur, after
which the business proceeded.
Mr.. Arthurs name was presented by Martin
I. Townsend. Of New York, and seconded by
Messrs. Lynch, Of Mississippi, and Winston.
of Georgia.
When the State of Vermont was reached In
she call of States, Gov. Long, OF MASSACHUSETTS,
responded, presenting the nam OF George r.
Edmunds. Mr. Longs speech brought out
loud and prolonged applause from the vast
multitude. George William Curtis. of New
York, seconded Mr.. Edmunds nomination.
Judge J. B. Foraker spoke IN advocacy OF
Senator John Sherman OF OHIO, and ASKED his
nomination on account of his valuable SER
vices to his country in both Houses OF Con-
gress and as Secretary of the Treasury. He
was loudly applauded
After the balance Of the roll OF States and
Territories mad been called Judge Foraker, of
Ohio, jumped TO his feet and moved that
the convention proceed to ballot Half
a dozen seconded the motion. Mr.. Stewart
of Pennsylvania, moved that five ballots
be taken but no second WAS given. Mr. Thurs
ton, of Nebraska, moved that the convention
adjourn until ten O'Clock this morning. The
roll.call was demanded and resulted ,as fol-
lows: Ayes, 40; nays, 2Sl.
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Killed by an Exploding Beer Keq.

NEwBURG, \. \ June l2. A barrel OF
beer exploded In a brewery here, killing
James Quillan. His head was manxled be-
Fond recognition. The news OF the accident
caused his invalid wife to become demsssed
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FOURTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

CHICAGO, June Notwithstanding the dis
sIpations of Thursday night, the delegates and
spectators, bearing in mind that tickets were
no help in penetrating II crowd of 10000 peo-
Pile outside, appeared bright and early at the
scene OF conflict. By 9:30 long files of peo-
pie stood In front OF every entrance, patient
iy awaiting ten clock when the doors were
opened. BY that time thousands of APP
plicants for admission were present, and by
eleven every seat In the house for delegates
and spectators had one or more persons in it,
The convention was called to order at ll:D
O'Clock; prayer by Rev. DR.. Scudder, of
Chicago; the roll was called for the purpose
of filling the vacancies in the National
Committee and then the first ballot was
ordered for candidate for President
of the United States.
Following is the result of the
FIRST BALLOT.
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After quiet had been somewhat restored
Mr.. Burlegh, of New York, moved that the
nomination of Mr.. Blaine be made unani-
senting voice, and was the occasion of anoth-
er tumultuous scene in the hall. lasting for
some time.
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The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-03-08

FIRE and sword are but slow engines
Of destruction in comparison with the
babbler. Steele.
The Billings herald. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1882-1885, 1884-03-08
His Reason.

Mr. Lirdley Murray, whose English
Grammar used to try the temper of our
grandfathers when they were boys, WIS
resident of New York city. Being an
amiab!e gentleman, and of old-school
polteness, he had speaking acquaint-
anco with many persons who were his
Interiors in social position. Once, dur
ing city election, the old GRAMMAR
ans courtesy was u ed by an ignorant
fellow as an argument why he should
be elected to Office.
His name was Burke. He was vol
dnteer aid to a fire company, and had
lost an arm while serving as privateer
in the War of 1912. Being somewhat
of rough, he was frequently engaged
in fights, and would place stone in
the end Of his armless sleeve and use it
with prodigious effect on the head OF
his antagonist.
Some of the wags about town NOM
mattel "Bll" for Alderman, thinking it
would be good joke. To their sur
prise. his "war record" and popularity
with the baser sort gained him so many
votes that it required great exertion on
tie part OF respectable citizens to de-
feat him.
"Bil]," said one of his comrades, who
didn't fear him, "you haven't education
enough for an Alderman"
"Why not?" replied Bill, swelling
with offended dignity. "Why not, pd
like TO know? I've got plenty of etldi-
cation. can speak the English lam
cuage Ike book. Why!" he contin-
aed, rtf ring to speaking acluaint-
.nca with Mir. Murray, Il know the
nan acho M tie the English language.
Whist gsore do you want!"
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4 Patent Calumniator.

Old Mai. Snodgrass was nominated
for State Senator up in Oregon, and
the same evening dusty-lcoking stran-
and an ingratiating smile, dropped in
20 see the nominee on particular busi-
| ucss.
Il hsve come, Major" said the visit
CT, putting his feet on the piano stool.
and lighting a Sullivan cigarette, Il
have come to congratulate you on Your
prospects, and to offer you my services
as first class calumniator.
a what?' asked the MAJOR. MICH
sllp'i3ed.
why, a calur1niator. Never run for
cttice before? Well, I'll explain: You
| see, as soon as nominee starts in on
hi, canvass, Of course the opposition
parties get right in and traduce him for
all that's out; you've noticed the fact, I
dare say?"
Eyes, I think / have" said old Snod-
graas, with sigh.
Exactly; they invent all sorts Of
queer stories about the man, and try to
blacken bis record the worst way"
"And they succeed pretty often, too,
groaned the Major.
They used to, my dear sir, they
used to-" said the expert, abut not
since the introduction of my new idea,
the patent calumniator scheme. 1t
, works like charm"
Does, eh!' said the amateur politi-
ci..ll
"Iou bet it does. Now, how do We
work the business and defeat the plans
Of the opposition-now, how?"
Cant imagine" said the Major.
Why, by getting ahead of them
every time, blers your heart. Do your
own slardering, don't You see? Put
en- on the wrong track, ell? You
grapple with the idea, don't you?"
Cant say do" said Snodgrass, re-
icctively.
Why, it's as simple as daylight.
You see, you stake me on the quiet, and
I get in and start a paper apparently
devoted to the opposition. The very
first issue come out and allude to the
Il on5-suspected fact that you poisoned
vour grandmother in 81"
Put I didn't" roared the Major,
looking round for club.
Gently! gently! my dear sir, said
The visitor, putting his foot on the
poker. "Of course, all the opposition
papers take it up and make fearful
row. Thea an investigation is had,
and both your grandmothers are found
to be living. Catch the point, don't
you?'
"But how does that help me?" asked
the nominee.
"Why, don't you see, it keeps the
other fellows attention excited, and
they don't go into your real record at
aIl.-Sdn Francisco Post
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THERE are said to be $4,000 post
Offices in the United States.
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FOR THE IENIFIT OF PRISONERS.
Library Association for Montana
PeHitentiary.
New North West, Feb. %. ]

The men of Deer Lodge, NJ. T.,
realizing that the convicts Of pris-
ons are objects Of the deepest COM
miseration of society, and that
punishment is;not punitive nor vim
dictive; nor is it per Sc reformatory.
but rather restrictive of lawless
and vicious desires that enslave
and govern all convicts in the COM
mission of all crimes; that really re-
formatory means may be applied
to them, which are all useful know
lodges as well as useful employ
ments, on the 26th day OF February
1884, formed said association for
the use Of prisoners. All persons
wishing to donate books or money
can send direct to the secretary
Reuben l.. Davis. All persons can
send papers or magazines to Edwin
G. Creel, Warden, and Librarian.
BY vote it was resolved that the
above facts be furnished for inser-
ton in the New North Vest, So
liciting publication by all editors
interested herein, and herein solicit
ing donations of monies and works
on science, history, arts morals and
the true Christian religion of life
and character. All donations will
go exclusively to the use Of the
prisoners and not a cent be used in
costs, expenses or salaries of any
kind. All is, and has and Will be
done herein by all, in all things
gratuitously. The names herein
Of the guardians of the library
will be guarantee of fidelity to
this.
r. l.. E.
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Nicaragua canal and left Mime
apolis for New York on the 28th
of last month, purposing to sail as
soon as possible. The movers in
the project desired Gen. Rosser t8
sail on the 1st of March, but this
was impossible. He will spend 3
months in making the preliminary
examination, the engineers who
made the survey accompanying
him. He will return in the early
summer, and if he concludes to go
into the undertaking, will spend
the summer in collecting data and
organizing for work in the fall.
Gen. Rosser thinks the canal can be
built for s30,O0O,O00 and will con-
sumo five years in construction.
Senator Dolph has introduced a
bill Incorporating the Spokane
Falls and Cpur d'Alene railroad
company. The bill empowers the
company to lay out, locate, con-
struct, furnish, maintain and en-
|joy continuous railroad and tele-
graph from the city of Spokane
Falls, Washington Territory, thence
via Fort Cnur d'Alene, Idaho
Territory, by the most direct and
eligible route, to be determined by
the company, to an intersection
with the Northern Pacific on the
Utah & Northern railroad in West
ern Montana, together with ;branch
lines from suitable points on the
main line, Idaho Territory, up
each of the rivers of Ceur d'Alene
st. Mary's and St. Joseph's to near
the source of the same: and also q
railroad and telegraph line from
the city Of Spokane Falls to Mos
cividi idaho Territory. The COM
pany is also authorized and en-
powered to build, construct furnish
maintain and operate on lakes
Cnur d'Alene and Spokane, and
St. Joseph's, St, Mary's and CGur
d'Alene rivers, a line of steamers,
vessels, steamboats,, tug boats, bar
ges and other water crafts, and il
invested with powers, privileges and
iinmunities necessary to carry into
effect the provisions Of this act.
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THE COAST GUARD.

Do you wonder what / am seeing,
In the heart of the tire, aglow
Like clilfA in s. golden sunset,
With summer sea below?
l see, away TO the eastward,
The line of stormbeat coast,
And hear the tread of the hurrying wave
Like the tramp of mailed host.
And up and down in the darkness,
And over the frozen sand,
| hear the men of the coast guard.
Pacing along the strand.
Beaten by storm and tempest,
And drenched by the pelting rain.
From the shores of CarolinI
TO the wind-swept bays of Maine.
No matter what storms are raging,
No matter how wild the night,
The CLEAN of their swinging lanterns
Shines out with friendly light,
And many shipwrccked sailor
Thanks God with his gasping BREATH
For the sturdy arm Of the surmen
That drew him away from death.
And so, when the wind is wailing,
And the air grows dim with slce:,
| think of the fearless watchers
Pacing along their beat.
| think of wreck, fast breaking
In the surf of rocky shore,
And the liIe-boat leaping onward
To the stroke of the bending oar.
| hear the shouts Of the sailors,
The boom of the frozen sail,
And the creak Of the icy halyards
Straining against the gale.
"Courage " the captain trumpets,
They are sending help from land !"
God bless the men of the coast guard,
And hold their lives in his hand!
-[Emily Huntington Miller, in St. Nicholas
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BONA FIDE SALE: !
e-z=. Sss.

--==sEi;s.l III
Hats and Bonnets at or below Cost
Fleece Lined Gloves, 2jc
Ladies Zephyr Shawls. SOC
Ladies White Merino Underwear
81 each
Ladies' Scarlet Underwear, $175
each.
Children's Scarlet Underwear, 81. 10
each.
Ladies Woven Underskirts, s. each
Ladies' Lace Collars from 40c to 75c
Ladies Lace Fichus..........
Cotton Underwear, ar,............S5 set
Black Jerseys at......................S3
Placques.. ........................3 for 25c
Lace bed spreads s..................$5. 25
Corsets, from. to $3.50
Infants Zephyr Sacques, s,...........75c
Infants Robes and Underwear, 81
and S1.5O.
Boys Hats and Caps at..........50c
Also d RESS NJ AT E RIA L S
Children's Dresses Made to Order
Mrs. David Matheson,
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moral coinage; and one of them
compared him to be a sturgeon
whose back bone was merely a
piece of gristlc,
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PURE WATER FOR NOGS.
r. l.. E..

J. NJ. Stahl in Ameyicdp Egriclt4-
t1ralist: Swine are subject to the
same laws that govern other animals.
Vegetable and amin / matters, in a de-
caying state, when introduced Into TIE
system, are detrimental to health. Such
matters are readily introduced with
water, beng taken directly into the
stomach, soon pass to the intcstines,
etc, and become q source OF disease
Experience and observation have con-
yinced us that large per cent. Of swine
diseases is produced by the disease
germs being carried icto the stomach
in foul water 1t is now believed that
this, and many other diseases, are due
to minute organisms, SO low in the scale
of organic lif,, tat it is difficult to say
whether they arc vegetable or animal; !;
they are known by the general name Of
disease germs. The vitality of these
germs is not great, except when pre-
served, as it is in the water containing
organic substances. In the water of
pools, bitches and ponds, their vitality
is preserved for somo time. If hogs
are forced to drink such water, they
take into their bodies the seeds Of dis
ease.
In August, hogs suffer the most from
mwholesome water. During this month
they require much water, and it is moro
essential that it be pure than during
any other time of the year. The sun is
hot, the air dry, the earth parched; the
hog has compact body, formed largely
of fat, small lungs imbedded in masses
of flesh and fat, and with it's nostriis
near the ground. It inhales dust,
which in part consists of decsying vege-
tables. Everything conspire to pro-
duce feverish state of the body, and
O great thirst, to be allayed only by
large quantities of cold water. But wa er
from creeks, ponds and the like. are at
this season the most heated. The great
est fatality among swine is in Septem-
Der and October. AS the period from
from tho inception Of the disease to its
fatal termination is from thirty to forty
days, it woald appear that the disease
germs are most often taken into the
body of the animal in August.
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MAKING 4 LITTLE GO 4 GREET WAE.
It is not generally known, of course,
that many women, considered most eS-
travagant dressars, manage with clever
fnesse to look extremely stylish on
small allowances. Nothing can be of
greater interest to the average woman
than the secret of how to look we'll at o
small expense. Some ladies own them
selves that they buy incassantly, yet
are never stylishly dressed. In the first
place, it is tedious to wear one hat with
all costumes. Therefore, procure one
becoming in shape, trimmed for ex-
igencies. Get black hat, with hand
some feather, as utility hat, one which
can be worn at various points Of the
compass; then, when buying a new
silk, buy spray Of flowers to suit and
utterly change tie aspect Of the hat.
If possessing any skill, get capote
frame and cover with the dress goods.
Learn to make collarcttcs and fichus ;
get reversible ribbons and alter ct
pleasure. Always get dresses whose
waists will interehange; this is the best
of the black Jersey. Do not go out on
successive days the same way-scme
slight change will suggest variety of
toilets. Comb the hair differently when
the hat is placed back to form poke.
Always carry a handkerchief tc suit the
dress, and, as they IRE cheap, thSs is
within possibility always. Above all,
get nothing SO striking that it WILL be
recognized on the street. Do not xsaiate
black and white ensemble by an oddly
cclored bow or handkerchief. Sbriye
for a general effect. Cut oyerdSssses
full enough to allow of different drap-
ings. Get black parasol-all black
which will suit any Costume
l'riJu7ae and Farmer.