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The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Pcrfectsen Of LASs-Ensursnes.'
A prominent and successful business
man, after examining carefully the SEMI
ToNTrNE PLAN or THE NORTHWESTERN MU-.
TCAL LYE-IssuRAScE COMPANY, pro-
nounced It "the perfection Of lIfe-tn-
surance.v
He said, . Though am thorough be-
lever In iife-insurance, and carry large
amount on my own life on vari0us plans,
yet none has ever fully satisfied me.,'
"The Life Plan Is cheap, but one can
never realize on 1t except BY dying.0
''Ths Endowment Plan Is better, but Il
costs too much"
"The Tontine Plan avoids these difficult
ties. but the risk OF forfeiture In case Of In
ability to pay premiums Is great objec-
tiouv
"Now comes the Semi. Tontine and Ie-
moves all these. II enables me to carry
what Is practically endowment Insurance.
at life rates, aud without risk Of forfeiture.
It Is safe protection at low rates, and
capital investment besides. Itseems to me
to be the perfection Of life-insursnco."
II will give us pleasure to furnish either
personally or by letter full explabatios
OF this most desirable and popular form Of
life-insuranee to any one desiring It. Ad-
dress JOHN b. CARY Il Son.
General Agents for Virginia and North
Carolina. Bank and Tenth streets, Rich
mond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
New Laws.

The Committee on Enrolled Bills report
that the following were approved by the
Governor on February II, 1884:
To incorporate the Norfolk Classified
Building Association Of Norfolk.
To amend and re-enact section of the
Acts, to establish corporation courts for the
cities OF Manchester and Winchester, ap.
proved April IL, 1874.
To dispose OF certain Virginia reports
in hand and in the custody OF the Libra
rian.
The bill to provide for the manner Of
choosing registrars and judges and clerks
OF election for the several counties and
cities Of the Commonwealth, and to repeal
sections and "a OF chapter 8, and sections
2 and OF chapter Z, OF the Code OF 1873,
became a law notwithstanding the objec-
tions OF the Governor.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
|: DRAWERS.


DRAWERS with 10 tucks and 3 rows automatic
inserting and Hamburg ruffe 10 match at
$l.74-actual value, $3.50;
DRAWERS with tucks and rufiies, elaborately
trimmed with Hamburg inserting and edging,
99c.-actual value, Sl.50;
DRAWERS, 13 fine tucks, Torchon-trimmed ruff
he, made of best bleached muslin, 77c.-actual
value, @1.10;
DRAWERS with IL tucks, nicely trimmed with
Hamburg, 55c actual value, S5c.
DRAWERS with puffs and trimmed ruffie, 45c.-
actual value, 75c.;
DRAWERS of good bleached muslin, full length,
puff and ruflie, 25c.--actual value, 40c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Chicago Herald says: "No sooner
had Mr.. HAYES announced that he was out
of politics than the Ohio river rose
some forty ieet.r This is only little out
Of the way. 1t was the announcement that
Mr.. HAYES had given $4,000 Of Mr.. TIL
DEN's presidential salary to conscience
fund.-. e., to a church-that caused the
Ohio river TO rise,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
Remeny,,s Concert I.ast Nlxht.

Another brilliant audience greeted
Remenyi and his concert company at Mo-
zart Hall last night. II Is useless TO multi
Div words in saying that the great violinist
delighted his hearers by bis performance
on bis instrument. Their pleasure was
manifested by frequent and hearty applause
and numerous recalls. Another pleasing
feature of the evening was Professor
Luckstone's splendid piano-plsying, while
Miss W allace and Mr.. DE Celle sang several
selections with fine effect.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
DIR. McMulien Closes q Very Success
ful Week nj Mozart Hall.

There are great many poor sufferers in
and about this city who will hold In kind
remembrance Or. McMulen. He has
treated large number every day free on
the stage. and the verdict from all sides has
been, His cures are wonderful. He will
remain at the st. James Hotel for about six
weeks. where he can be consulted free from
0 A. VI. to 6 7. NJ. He treats all forms Of
chronic diseases. None suffering should
fail to consult him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

Tie reception OF The Decoratiye-Art
School at the studio, 9fs Main street. was
attended by eight hundred visitors on Fri
day and Saturday. The elaborate and va
ried display In oil. water-coiors, and deco
rated china was most agreeable surprise
10 many Of our citizens. The school was
established last October, and Ii the drst en-
terprlse OF the kind In our city. and IT,
success Il fiatterIns 70 IT. accomplished and
compeseu. lady iu chsegc.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
NIGHT-GOWNS. :

ELEGANT SQUARE-FRONT GOWN of Ham-
burg centre edges. and neck and sleeves trim
med In elegant Hamburg 10 match, at S3-ac-
tual value, So:
Ell EGANT YOKE-FRONT, rows wide Torchon
inserting, 20 tucks, collars and sleeves
tucked and trimmed TO match, at s1.65-ac-
tual va ne $500;
12-INCH HANiBURG FRONT, with Hamburg
collar and sleeves, S2.26-actual value 3.50
YOKE FRONT, rows hamburg Embroidery, 32
Tucks, Collars and Sleeves 10 match, at sl.U6-
actual value $l.50;
TUCKED SQUARE-YOKE FRONT, rows
Hamburg, collars and cuffs to match yoke, at
S1.21-actual value So;
TUCkED-FRONT COLLARS and CUFFS
ruffled. maze of best Bleached Muslin, 74c.-
actual value 81.
Neatly-made GOWN, Swiss trimmings. made
from good Bleached Muslin, 52c.-actual
value, 75c.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
Literary Notes from the Century
Company.

The Hon. Wayne Macyeagh contributes
TO the March Century paper on "Thc
Next Presidency" in which the ideal
President is pictured, and the author ven
lures the opinion that the political party
nominating the man who approaches
nearest that ideal will be successful in the
coming election. Another important essay
in this forthcoming No. Of The Century
discusses methods for 1.-THE suppression
OF Pauperism."
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
Stammerfng Cured.

DR.. n. A. Moses. OF Virginia. Is now
stopping at the st. Claire Hotel. He cures
the worst cases of stammering without
difficulty. He has certificates to that effect,
one being from Mr.. ID. X. Reveley, ex-
State Treasurer. He will publish this
week certificates from some Of our best
citizens.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
To the Editor Of the Dispatch :

understand that some people are CON-
planning that the Richmond delegates are
not having q law passed to provide for ap-
pointing additional voting precincts in the
city OF Richmond.
That no additional legislation on this sub
ject is isneccssary will appear by reference
70 the Code OF 1878. page l52, chapter Z,
section Is, which reads as follows:
s.The Common Council or Board Of
Trustees OF each city or town having more
than 5000 inhabitants shall appoint for
each ward as many yoting-precinctsa as they
may deem necessary" &c. L.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Atlanta Constitution says "What Is
to prevent BILL CHANDLER from heading
the GREELY relief expedition? The coun-
try can we'll afford to spare WILLIAM"
We thought that way ourselves once, but
as CHANDLER is the JONAH Of the Republi-
can party we have concluded that it is best
for him to remain where he Is.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
John II. Hooner. lEIarfsf.

has established branch Office at Polk Mil
Ter & Co.'s drugstore, corner OF Ninth and
Main streets. where he VIII keep on hand
the choicest varieties OF Flowers for sale
and delivery. He will personally make and
deliver all kinds Of Designs, Bouquets,
Baskets, &c. He will also keep for sale a
full line of Flower-Seeds, from reputable
Oroyyprs
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
SKIRTS. :

SKIRT with tueks. 4-inch cambric ruife and A.
Inch Torchon rufiie, at s2-actual Value'
s8;
SKIRT with 13 tucks, 7-lnch Hamburg ruIie- at
sl.33-actual value. S1.00;
SKIRT with wide tucks, 7-iDch cambrlc rune,
s3c.-actual value, 1925;
SKIRT with IL tucks, 7-inch camO1c ruines
74c.-aciual value, al
SKIRT with q tucks and 4-inch cambria rufiies
at 69c.-this quality formerly sold at 81
SKIRT with lucks, S-inch csmDric rune, AZ
55c--aetual value, 76c.:
SKIRT, 5 tucks. full size, city-made, OF good
bleached muslin, at 3Sc.--actual value, 6Oc.
This department has been located In the most
ladies can quietly deliberate over their selections.
JULIUS MEYER & SON,
(fe IT'S,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

"JOHN LOGAN" says the New York
Journal, "has received his anti-FTTz-JoHN-
PORTER speech from the hands of the gram
marians." If JOHN will confine himself to
his manuscript, and not get off IN inn
promptu fight, the English language may
survive the occasion without serious DAM
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
Hotel for sare-Good Inve.tmcut.

The Central Hotel. In Rome. Ca, is Of
fered for sale. Has fifty rooms; in centre
OF city and now rents for S2.2j0 a year.
Price $40, ,000-on third cash, and balance
IN one, two, and three years, with interest
at per cent. Address Dwinell g. Lamkin,
agents fer estate OF J. c. Rawlings. de-
ceased.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

Wicked ZEB. VANCE should not guy the
black stars now performing in Washing
ton in SHERMAN's little Danville farce.
They don't know their parts over-well
ANYHOW, and ZEB. breaks them all up.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Connecticut way of making rich
man improve his property is to blow the
property up at midnight with gunpowder
and start a Fourth-of-Juy parade Of citi.
zens in undress uniform. Connecticut
civilization is fixed fact.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Russian newspapers express the
opinion that the submission Of the Merry
|tribes TO Russia, together with the events
In the Soudan, ensures the downfall OF
Mr.. Gladstone. The German press says
the submission Of the tribes Of Merry 10
Russia Is worse for England than the
Disasters In the soudan.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

Is the Sealskin Cigar. An unusual amount
OF saliva is not created By them. Only
natural expectorations are occssloned by
their Use. No deleterious matter Is per-
mitted in their makeup. and hence are
they healthy smoke. First-cass dealers
handle them.
OWENS Il MIsoR, Agents, Richmond, Va.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The ladies OF the WOmen's Christian
Temperance Union had arranged for Rev.
DR.. Milburn tn deliver one OF his ad-
dresses at the Third Presbyterian church
on Tuesday evening, but in consequence
OF other engagemements Of the orator the
arrangement has been cancelled.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

According to kilograms from Charlotte,
n. c., and Chattanooga, Tenn, Mormon
elders have been making good many
converts in North Carolina, South Caro-
lima, and Georgia. And yet hemp is very
cheap, and grape-yines are very cOnye-
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Philadelphia Times remarks: at
so happens that the President has an
axe to grind in every State" But there
is too much Democratic grit in the south
ern grindstones for such brittle metal.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
Save Your Coffee. save Your Tea,

and at the same time have 1t good, by
using the New York Textile Filter Coffee
Pot. Can be seen for three days, in opera
tion, at John |. Stevenson's, S07 Main
street. where he dispenses free cup Of
delicious coffee to all who call. Ladies are
especially invited to call and examine.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Philadelphia Times says: I" "General
HAzEN. OF the sigpal-service BureaJ, is moi
the kind Of man TO resign" This we take
to be gentle reminder that General HAzEN
Is from Ohio.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

II BLAINE's chances for the presidential
nomination are as desperate as are the
Philadelphia Press's efforts to get up a
boom for him, burnt brandy won't save
him.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

A contemporary states that "whist leads
to suicide" II our contemporary wese to
play that sort OF game with the regula
ton gouty whist-player It would probably
lead to murder.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
:UNDERWEAR:


materials, and having by system Of low prices
piece shown is some new new style.
each article contained In our immense assortment,
tion or comparison, some styles and prices, from
of this list will not alone amply repay you, but
us In our future efforts:
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

The Courier-Joundt says: "We VIII
drink water" There is nothing like max
Ing virtue OF necessity. All the st. Louis
bar-rooms are under water.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

General SHERIDAN avoids all literary
entertainments" We are sorry that the
General and his brother MIKE are not on
good terms.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
: MUSLIN /:

nj every grade, made and trimmed with the best
entirely cleared ont our last seasons STOCK, every
we have described below, without fear of eompeti
he highest 10 the lowest grade. A careful perus9i
'"V win greatly encourage
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

Since sHERMAS's experience the average
Republican aspirant to presidential honors
does not sigh for the chance to investigate
q riot.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

Best heart pine. 81 per bali cord; foot
inch pine. $3.50 per cord; anthracite
coal. SO; splint, 1926 and $3.50. Pages,
1905 Cary street; or telephone No., 165.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

IL iswell for SHERMAN that the testimony
Of his negro witnesses Is taken cum grd'lo
salts. for II his boomletis not salted twill
not keep.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
rULIUs MEYER & SON.

,rom Sxih st7se, claims your attention this week,
articles which though for seasons past We nave
Snme.l such proportions as now. Indeed, having
SV'"e prices, an immense
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

EuonY,s LITTLE CATHAaTic Is the best and
on,y reliable Liver pm known. never fills with
the most obstinate eases, purely vesetale. sugar
coated tasie,ess, harmless, no gripping of unpleA-
SAINT effects. Druggists sell them--15 cents.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

To CoSsrxPT1yEs.-Man have bcea happy "
give their tessineuyia N fsyer OF the use OF VIII
BoR's PURE CcD-LivER OIL AND Ltas. Expe-
r,ence has proved II to be vaiu she rene ~ Zoe
Consumption, Asthma. piphtherls. and all DIS
eases OF sbe 1hsost AMI Lungs. Manufactures
only by A. D. wIlBor. Che piss. Betsn. sold sy
all druggists,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
CORSET-COVERs.

An immense line at extraordinary prices.
secluded portion Of our double stores, where the
Mail orders carefully and promptly filled.
60l AND COS EAST BROAD STREET.
W&Sal
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
M JULIUS MEYER & SON.

W ID w =
with LADIES' MUSLIN UNDERGARMENTS,
ALWAYS claimed the lead, have never with us as
had manufactured under our personal supervision
YOU, at incompatible and never before quoted
limo of l. ADDE'S,
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
CAUTION.

CAUTION.
=, swsftk specific Is entirely vegetable prepare
Won, ana should not be c0nfounded with the va
noes substitutes limitations. non-secret humbugs,
ssccus Altelansn ETC., etc. which are now being
manufactured by various persons. None Of these
soatain single article which enters into the COM
gysltlon of B. >. Z. There Il only one swifts Spe-
INC ana there Is nothing IN the world like II. To
kei t5e genuine.
,swifrs spfeidc fs a complete anfidote 10 Blood
tu,ans, Blood Poison, MaiarIal Poison, and SKIN
haihor' y. DICKSON smith. NJ, d.,
Atlanta, Ga.
u, nave had remarkable success with swifts Spe-
nr ns the treatment Of Blood and Skin Diseases,
na @ ~ Female Diseases. took Il myself for Car
buncies With happy effect
u. o. c. HEERY, n. D.. Atlanta, Ga.
hsed ewift's Specific on my little daughter, who
~, We smictea with some blood Poison which had
.isted All sorts OF treatment. The specific relieved
'o permanently, and shall use u In nv practice.
w. r. BRoNTE, III. D., Z,
Cypress Ridge. Ark.
iftt 70 applicants.
fiiE SWIFT sPEcIFc COMPANY.
sew York once, l5e west Trenfy-ihird strost.
s--------------. H l7-1W
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

BEAUTIFULLY wnrrE TEETH INSURED ~
the use OF MEADE q BAxEK's sAPoxiSE DxNrf-
PRICE, which win speedily remove ineipiens ,arta
and scurf. Price, Afty cents box.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
BOSTON Chips,
SWEET GrN AID MrLLErs.

the best things for colds. Antoni has
large supply
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

ROOK AID FOB WORK NEATLY
a6'nIa1RkcuTEn a6'IaRk q TIE DisPATcB PRiNTine
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
WESTERN ASYLUM.

Mr.. Mcdonald (Coalltionist), on behalf
Of a minority Of the joint committee to in
vestigate the Western Lunatic Asylum,
presented report, which was laid on the
table and ordered to be printed.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17
ANOTHER VETOFROHTHE GOVERNOR
he Objects to the Bill About the Deaf, Dumb
and Blind institute.
SPICE IN THE SENATE
Midland and DanyIlle Railroad Bill Recon-
mitted.
LEGISLATIVE NOTES

senate.
SATURDAY, February 16, 1884.
The Senate met al II O'Clock and was
called TO order by the President pro tenn
pore, Mr.. Hurt. Prayer by Rev. r. p.
Kerr, OF the First Presbyterian church.
REPORTED FROM COMMITTEES.
Finance: Senate bill providing an an
nuity for the Medical College OF Virginia,
and providing for State students therein.
xAInED SOLDIERS AND MARINES.
Mr.. Atkinson moved to reconsider the
action OF the Senate yesterday on House
bin to give aid to the citizens OF Virginia
wounded and manned during the late war
while serving as soldiers and marines !;
which was agreed to. - .s5cAs aA.s-a.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

ties will receive the promptest attention. Salts
faction guaranteed.
THOUSAND DOLLARS WORTH OF WHITE
which are many unprecedented bargains.
COHEN BROTHERS,
corner Fourth and Broad streets.
Tn&T15 .r
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

CORSET-COyERS, In high and low neck Of every
description, from SOC. 10 So;
TROUssEAU SETS OF all description, from 80 to
$40;
CHILDREN'S SHORT and LONG DRESSES,
from the cheapest 10 the most elaborate de-
signs. .
We also call special attention TO a large stock OF
ICONVENT HAND-EMBROIDEREDG GAR-
MENTS, from among which We quote: Twenty
dozen CHEMISE at sSc., cost near, sl.2o 10 I'M
port.
The daily dispatch. [volume] (Richmond [Va.]) 1850-1884, 1884-02-17

for the enforcement OF judgments In IaVOl
of the Commonwealth against sureties
upon official bonds executed prior to July,
1870. by public officers charged with the
collection Of the revenue.
Senate bill No. 161, to amend section
OF ali act OF the General Assembly ap.
proyed March 81, 1871, entitled an 1T to
amend and re-enact an act entitled an AL
10 incorporate the town OF Liberty, In the
county OF Bedford.
Senate bill to incorporate tire Lynchburg
and Southwest Railroad Company.
House bill to prescribe the times fol
holding Circuit Courts in the Eighth judi
cial circuit.
Senate bill authorizing the Board OF SUI
neryisors OF Warwick county to borrow
money to repair and rebuild the court
house and Jail Of said county.
MESSAGE FROM THE GOVERNOR.
The following message was received from
the Governor
al re,urn. without nv approval, House bill No
OF = an acl in relation 10 the Deaf, DUMB, ano
Rind Institute, nj staunton, Va, TOT Leasvns si,
lar to those which Induced me 70 WHITE na Sls N re-
lation 10 lunatic aEyiume. know Oh h9,n'ns ~, ~
the present conduct Of the institute whLSn ,,s ALE
for change IN the administration, hor ~ sn,aiut.
OF any reason why the present ho'e VI "Pf"'"'
mcnt should be altered. .,,o,,,ar,, T.,
10 far as / am Informed the managemhenn.
ae,cient. honest, and economical, the nethoos oi
instruction good, and the condition Of tne Eoard
ZION nrosperous In 1883 l changed ine boaru
and tie administration because COM s , "e,s !,
made, ana would be entirely willing 70 So 80 r. M
should any justifable causes arise; Icis - -,
reason assigned why the power OF appo,n,,mts,hs s,
should be transferred from the es,uos ~, a
Board OF Public Works, and am eohs'ra'neu W
disapprove the bill.
INTRODUCED AND REFERhED.
Bv Mr.. Porter: Bill to authorize the
Councils Of the city OF Norfolk 70 aaa 20
aud increase the salary oi the lunso " .ue
Circuit Court OF that city. ah" pAy s"'u
increase from the city treasury.
By Mr.. soule: Petition Of the citizens
q, he county OF Rockingham for a local
option law. A similar petition came irou'
Floyd county. =, vu,,.,,
Nv MFR. Mnniord; Statement oi william
Trcdway asking for . fec OF si,Voo LOT scr
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1884-07-02
The Democratic Convention.

The Democratic National Convention will
assemble next week in Chicago and before
the end OF the week we shall know the can
didates who are to be opposed to Blaine and
Logan. There is no Disgusting the fact
Democrats do not attempt to disguise it,
that the party is all at sea, and in great per-
plexity concerning what it had best do I'M
der the circumstances. 1t will be compare
lively easy to concoct platform which shall
be double-faced enough to be accepted by all
kinds of Democrats. The contest this year
will not be made on platforms so much as
upon candidates and party records. 1t is
the record made by the Republican party, in
Congress and in administration, and the
record of the candidates it has nominated
which interprets to the public some not very
luminous passages in the Republican plat
form, and the same will be the case, so far
as the limited opportunity of the Democrat
ic party to make record admits, regarding
the platform of that party. We do not for
get that the candidates can by their letters
of acceptance give specific significance TO
platform generalties if they have the wisdom
and purpose to do it.
But in fact nobody cares very much what
the Democratic platform may contain in
comparison with the interest felt in the
nominations to be made. Whether Tiden
or Mcdonald, Bayard or Butler, Cleveland
or Thurman shall be the candidate and rep
resentative man of the Democratic party in
the campaign is a matter about which there
will be, until it is settled, the greatest con-
Germ. Always in popular governments the
issue made by the character of the candi-
dale overshadows all other expressions of
party policy. The man is more conspicuous
than the platform he stands upon. On him
all eyes are centered, and it is what the