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Cow Furnishing.

The lady of wealth who leaves the
arrangement of her house to designer
and upholsterer has but faint concep-
ton of the pleasure of the young house
keeper whose limited means make every
piece of furniture study of fitness and
durability. If sensible little woman,
she does not attempt to make her money
go too far at first, but buys a limited
quantity of the best she can afford, in
creasing her collection of household
treasures from time to time, now with
a picture, then an easy chair, pretty
table, window drapery, or bit of bric-a-
brac, and constantly renews her inter
est in the tasty but inexpensive belong
ings of her modest little home.-Farm,
Field, and Fireside.
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Massachusetts Democrats.

The Massachusetts Democratic Convention, at
Worcester, was called TO order by N. A. Plymp-
an address eulogizing Gen. Butler and arraign-
ing the Republican party. Edward Avery was
elected to preside. A resolution declaring IL as
Ter should be nominated for President nv the
National Democratic Convention at Chicago was
adopted unanimously with great enthusiasm.
The platform deprecates class distinctions or
the creation of monopolies: advocates frequent
elections; reaffirms the resolutions of the last
Democratic National Convention: denounces
the accumulation of surplus revenues; demands
the recognition OF the rights of the working
people; denounces the Republican neglect OF
the fisheries; demands "a reduction Of the tariff
that taxation be removed from the necessarics
OF life, and tenders thanks to Butler for his
fearless public life.
The delegates chosen for Chicago are: Benja-
min +. Butler, Josiah q. Abbott, NJ. j. McCaf-
ferty, and j. 4. Delaney; alternates, Albert
Palmer. Reuben Noble, II. II. Haggett and
Thomas H. Devine.
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Massachusetts Greenbackers.

The Massachusetts, State Greenback Conven-
ton met at Lynn, aud organized by making
OF the State Committee, spoke encouragingy OF
the vigor OF the Greenback party, and said 1t
would not die until it had thoroughly estab-
lished the eight-hour system Mr.. Andrews
said the delegates had assembled to confirm the
decision of the Supr eme Court of the United
States that Congress has power to issue PAPER
money in time of peace. The proceedings were
harmonious throughout
committee of twelve was appointed to pre-
pare list Of delegates at-large to the Indian
apolis convention. These soon reported in favor
of George Foster, q. b. Hutchinson, o. A Wheel
er, and Nat l. Gushing. The names were &C
cepted by the convention.
Butler was in every ones mouth from the be-
ginning and the delegates elected were ordered
to vote for him for President.
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Freeing the Slave.

Although Cuba is within few hun
dred miles of our Southern coast, very
little is known about it in this country.
1t will surprise most people TO learn
that slavery is rapidly disappearing
from that lovely island. Sixteen years
ago law was passed, providing for the
gradual manumission of slaves in Cuba,
of whom there were at that time 1856,
355. This law has been so well carried
out that 2S5,000 slaves have already
been set free. In few years more, on
that island, the "sun will not rise upon
o master nor set upon slave. Dem
Orest's Monthly.
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After much discussion the following resolu-
ton was adopted:
That the basis of representation In all future
Republican conventions shall be the Republican
vote cast In the several counties at the last pre-
ceding President al election Each county shall
be entitled to one delegate for each 500 hepubli-
thereof. Each county shall be entitled to at
least one delegate
The election OF delegates at-large to the Chi
cako Convention was then proceeded with, and
resulted In the choice of Col. r. H. Broadhead.
OF Milwaukee, Arthur: II. w. keyes. Madison,
Blaine first choice. sherman second; Jonathan
Bowman, Of Columbus, Edmunds first choice.
Elaine second; Thomas b. Scott, of Merrill,
Blaine. The election of alternates to the dele
gates-at-large was then taken up and the fol-
kesha, alternate for Broadhead; John II. Heg,
of Geneva Lake, alternate for Reyes; w. g.
STANLEY, or Milwaukee. alternate for Bowman;
and George Barrett, OF jackson County, alter
The balloting for two electors at large fol-
lowed, resulting In the election of @. j. L.. Meyer
OF Fond du Lac, and Il. A. Husher of La Crosse,
for those positions.
resolution instructing the delegates TO pro-
pose the name OF Gen. Fairchild In the national
convention and vote for him was defeated.
At a subsequent stage OF the proceedings.
Gen. J. c. Spooner, of Hudson, introduced the
following resolution. and 1t went through with
-Resolced That without instructing the
delegates this day selected to the National Re-
publican Convention we affirm that II In their
will meet the unanimous sentiment of the Re
publican party Of the State Ii khey present and
urge the name OF Gen. LucIhs Fairchild as o
candidate for President
The following electors-at-large were chosen :
G. j. l.. Myer, Fond du Lac: II. A. Husher. La
Crosse.
The following platform was adopted, after q
spirited discussion:
-Resolued That this convention has no in
structions to offer to delegates to the National
Republican Convention, except to urge them to
lay aside all merely personal preferences, and,
after due comparison of views with the repre-
sentatives Of other States, to unite in support
ing for President and Vice President of the
United States the candidates whose nomination
will, according to their best Judgment, most
surely tend to harmonic the party and TO as
sure the continued ascendency of Republican
principles in the administration of the Govern
ment.
"Resolred, That we cordially approve the
general course Of the present national ad-
ministration, and that we express the almost
universal sentiment Of the Republicans of Wis
consin in commencing the wise, even, con-
sistent and statesmanlike manner in which
President Arthur has discharged the duties of
the great office that devoved upon him under
circumstances such as TO render the successful
and satisfactory performance 81 its functions a
task peculiarly difficult and arduous."
H. A. Taylor was elected Chairman of the
State Central Committee by reclamation.
The convention elected from each Compression
al district an elector and two members OF the
Central Committee.
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Georgia Republicans Cwhite).

convention of white Republicans, calling
themselves the Wing Republican party OF
Georgia" assembled at Atlanta, and was called
crate fame. Il. s. King was made Chair
man. Jonathan Norcrcss introduced a
resolution asking colored Republicans to
cooperate, but to hold separate conven-
tions. The resolution was opposed. Mr..
Norcross said they could do nothing without
the colored vote. The resolution was tabled,
and Mr.. Norcross withdrew from the conven-
tion. committee was appointed to perfect
the State organization. A platform was adopt
ed favoring protection, the abolition Of the
revenue tax on whisky, yet avowing friend
ship for the anti-whisky movement, and COM
plimenting the State Legislature for its opposi-
tion to whisky. IL was decided not to send dele
gates to Chicago.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1884-05-08

For the week ending April 26, 1884, the reports
indicate that rcmittcnt fever considerably in
creased, that diarrhea. dysentery, measles, and
,yhooping cough increased, and that pneu-
monia, scarlet fever, cerebro-spinal meningitis,
and Inflammation of the kidneys decreased In
area OF prevalence.
At the State capital the prevailing winds dur
ing tho week ending April rs were northeast:
and, compared with the preceding week. the
temperature was higher the absolute humidity
was less and the relative humidity and the day
nnd the night ozone were considerably less.
Including reports by regular observers and
others, diphtheria was reported present during
the week ending April &c. and since, at places.
namely, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Linden, 81.
Clair; scarlet fever at IL places, Algonac, Ar
mada Berlin. Coldwater, Detroit, East Saginaw,
Mason, North Star, Otsego, Plainwell, Saginaw.
St Clair; measles at places, Detroit, Grand
Rapids, Holly, Jerome, Lansing, Mason, Men,
don, Thornville.
HENRY b. BAKER, Secretary.
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kentucky Republicans.

The Kentucky Republican Convention, which
convened at Louisville, was organized in the in
terest of Arthur, and the four delegates at
nounced Arthur men. Walter Evans Internal
Revenue Commissioner, presided, and
a decided sensation was created by a
resolution attacking him, introduced by
Congressman John ID. White. 1t was
tabled amid groans and Kisses. The con-
vention affirmed the principles of the national
convention of 1880. expressed grief at the death
of Garfield, Endorsed Arthur's administration.
looked with pleasure on the record of the
Republican party in maintaining the integrity
of the Government, guaranteeing equal rights to
all men, protecting American industries, and
establishing the best currency ever known
Free tobacco was favored, and Federal aid to
education commended.
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Vermont Republicans.

The saying that prophet is not without hon
or save in his own country was conspicuously
false so far as the Vermont Republican Conven-
1t was Edmunds first, last, and all the time, and
the four delegates, ex-Gov. j. Gregory Smith, of
st. Adams, ex-G Gov Redfield Proctor, of Rutland,
Frederick Billings, of Woodstock, and b. ID.
for Vermonts favorite son, George +. Edmunds,
as candidate for the Presidential nomination.
Fx-Congressman Tyler, of Brattleboro, who pre-
sided, and ex-Gov. Proctor both made enthusi-
astic Edmunds addresses. There was no talk
about any second choice. The resolutions reaf-
firm allegiance to Republican principles; ap-
prove of protection; demand n revision of the
duties on wool, and no reduction of taxation
present the name Of Edmunds for President,
and instruct the delegates to vote for him.
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Maine Republicans.

The Republican State Convention of Maine
organized by calling Orville -. Baker 10 the
chair. Frank Robbie, the present Governor, was
nominated by reclamation for reelection The
following were elected delegates at-lsrge to Chi
cago: j. r. Bodwell, George O. Wing, Joseph 8.
Wheelwrfght, j. II. Drummond.
Revolutions were adopted In favor Of a pro-
tective policy; demand that our civil service be
controlled by strictly business principles, and
that IL be placed beyond the dangers of party
strife; urt n prudent though firm 70 eign pol
Icy: presents the names of James q. Blaine as
administration: expresses disapproval of the ac-
ton Of the Democratic majority In Congress up
on the Morrison tariff bill and on the shipping
bill, aud reaffirms approval OF the policy OF pgo-
hibition- Adjourned.
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Wisconsin Republican,.

A great crowd was present when Edward San
derson. Chairman OF the State Central Commit
tee. called the Wisconsin Republican Conven-
ton to order Mt Madison. Col Thomas w.
made Temporary Chairman. Col. Smith, editor
of the GAINESVILLE Gazette, was chosen Tempo
rary Secretary OF the convention, and Louis
Iance. of the Fond du Lac Reporter, Assistant
Secretary In making his speech the names OF
Blaine and Arthur called out vociferous APP
plause Arthur seemed TO have the greatest
number of admirers.
The Committee on Permanent Organization
made the following report, which was
unanimously adopted: Presidents, i. w. spence,
off Pond du Lac: Woe President, George Allen
of WaIworth: Ehhu EDos, of Waukeeha; J. v.
Holman and l. W. vanSchaick, OF Milwaukee;
Capt. J. w. Johann, of Ozaukee; j. \. Bugh, OF
n Thomas. OF Crawford; August kickbush, OF
Marathon: Secretarys, n Smith. OF Rock; 3. A.
Lange. of Fond du Lac: Henry kasson. OF
Vernon: J. q. Monahan, of Lafayette.
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The Rev. Mr.. Estwell was devoted to
his family. He was very devout man,
and never allowed that seemingly in
herent duty to neckties and assiduously
somber waistcoats to interfere with the
humber calling of visiting the bedside
OF poverty, or administering to the
wants of suffering wretch. Mr.. Est
well almost worshiped his little boy, a
bright, happy child, with "A gush OF
warm love and pretty little habit OF
climbing on the yard fence and shaking
his curls at people who passed along.
One day the little fellow was stricken
down with spinal disease. The father.
who had so often told Borrowing moth
els and fathers that God knew best,
could not help but question the wisdom
and especially the kindness of such a
visitation. Only few days before,
when the little Johnson boy died, after
great suffering, the minister had said to
the eart-broken mother:
"Bear up under your affection, for
every smile of resignation is registered
in heaven with golden pen. With our
eyes blinded by the dust of this earth,
we cannot see why the dear little fell
low should have suffered so, but the
Lord, in His divine wisdom. knows
best"
Bat why did he want my child to
die thousand deaths?" unused the
mother.
"You should not ask such q question.
Your child is now an angel"
But is he any more OF an angel fol
| Il of,oh q
terrible DEATH"
Seek not to investigate the ways OF
the Lord. Smile though He smite
thee"
AS the minister sat beside the bed
side Of his own suffering child, he re-
membered this conversation. Smile
though He smite thee" There was no
smile on his face. The golden pen
above made-him no shining record. He
had not the heart to look at the little
sufferer, turn to the mother and say,
Smile though He smite thee.
The curls that had waved in the sun
light above the fence had lost theil
gloss of life, and damp they fell around
little face of deathly pallor. The
mother leaned over, and tears fell OF
TIE imp Halr.
pa"
"Yes, angel"
"When will be well?"
Il don't know, darling"
Tomorrow
IL cannot say"
"Never?" he asked, with strange in
telligence.
Il cannot tell him." said the father
looking into the swollen eyes of hi
wife. The mother could not. He
face sought the pillow, and was buried
with the beautiful hair. The chile
quivered and shrieked aloud in agony
"Oh, Jesus" he said-Jesus, to whom
he had been taught to pray-"Oh, Je
sus, have mercy ON me"
The minister sprang from the bed
side, raised his clutched hand, and ex
claimed
God! Christ Don't you hear tha
cry? Oh, that 1 could batter dow1
the gates of heaven and show you THU
suffering! Have you no mercy"
He turned again to the bedside. The
face was still. An expression of swee
content rested upon the features. Th'
spirit had flown. The gates had beer
opened. The cry was heard. The
father took the mother in his arms, an(
whispered:
Smile though He smite thee. "-Opi
Z. Read, IN TerdS SVtingS.
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Texas Republicans.

The Arthur men effected the temporary or
ganization OF the Texas Republican Convention
at Fort Worth, but the anti Arthurites, by some
fine work on the second day OF the
convention, secured majority of the
delegates and elected the permanent officers.
Four delegates at large were appointed, namely |:
@. @. Binckly, of Grayson County, and Robert
Zapp of Fayette County, white men, and Rich
of Galveston County, colored men. The Blaine
men claim all of them, but the Arthur men in
sist that at least two Of them are favorable to
the present Executive. The district delegates are
about evenly divided between Blaine and Arthur.
Resolutions were passed indorsing the general
course OF the present administration The plat
form indorses the Blair educational bill, protec-
ton, and all other national Republican issues.
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LEWIS SrRurzESBrRG was elected to the
Office of Justice of tho Peace in Grove, Craw-
ford County. A warrant has now been
issued for his arrest, but report says he has
skipped, owning up TO the commission Of
adultery.
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North Carolina Republicans.

The North Carolina convention Of the Repub-
ncans, at Raleigh, elected l.. w. Humphrey as
presiding officer. Dr.: Tyre York was nomi-
mated for Governor; w. A. Guthrie for Lieu
tenant Governor; ID. l.. Russell for Supreme
Court Judge; w. Duke for Treasurer; q. w.
Stanton for Secretary OF State; Solomon Pool
for Superintendent of Public Instruction.; @. A.
Cook for Attorney General. j. J. Mott, w. g..
Dockery, J. III. Harris and J. +. O Hara were
eleated delegates large to Chicago. They are
ALI for Arthur
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Minnesota Republicans.

and was elected permanent presiding officer of
the Minnesota Republican Convention, at St.
Paul The business In hand-the election of
adoption of n platform-was smoothly and
speedily disposed of. Senator ID. M.
Sabin, ex-Gov. Charles X. Davis @. H.
Davis. and o. II. Gould were elected dele
gates with @. r.. Wright, w. q. Ward, James J.
James, and l.. p Flukes as alteSnates The reeo-
lutions declare In favor Of tariff laws which,
while furnishing the necessary revenue, shall
favor labor and the Industrial enterprises of the
country and not assail them; !" in favor of a re
duction of the customs duties because OF the
dangerous surplus In the Treasury receipts:- in
favor of -the bimetalic gold and silver standard
and continued coinage of those metals into
money without limit. but upon the basis. as to
the weight OF the coins of each. of the intrinsic
market value of these respected metals In the
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markets Of the world In favor Of the rcstric-
ton of the power of Congress over the legal
tender money of the country by such amend
ments to tho Constitution as will guarantee that
the only iull legal-tender money coined In time
Of peace shall be OF gold and silver pos
sessing equal intrinsic value;" re-
joiee at the improvements of the civil service;"
indorse the administration of President Arthur
as able. faithful and dignihed:" and declares
James q. Blaine Athe choice OF large majority
of the Republicans of Minnesota for President.
but leaves the delegates To Chicago uninstructcd
rs to how they shall vote.
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Florida Republicans.

The Florida Republican Convention, at St
Augustine, was stormy one. William q. Stew
art acted Chairman. There were a number
of contesting delegations. The introduction OF
the following resolution acted like fire. brand
"ReSolred, That we, the Republicans OF the
State of Florida, in convention assembled. heart
lily indorse the civil-servce orders of Presidents
Hayes and Arthur, and the civil-service rules OF
the Republican party, and believe that due re-
spect for the renders IL inexpedient to elect
ton, appointed thereto by the President of the
United States"
The resolution was defeated and a fierce con-
test followed on the nomination of delegates
The regular, or office no lder, set was declared
elected, as follows, III. NJ. Ledwith, w. G.. Stew
art, j. ID. Cole. and Dennis Eagen. After the
regulars had left the hall the opposition faction
called a new convention. The delegates de-
clared elected are Arthur men, but unin-
structed,
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Virginia "Straigbt-Outs.v

About one hundred and twenty delegates,
more than half of whom were colored, assem-
bled at Richmond to attend the Straight Out"
Republican State Convention. Ex-Congressman
Il. o. Hime made Chairman Both of them
denounced the coalition party for its repudia-
ton of the State debt. The following delegates
at-large to the Chicago convention were chosen ::
John +. Dezendorf, b. b. Bolts, William G.
Wickham, ii. q. Parsons j. Nj. Dawson, and
William III. Lester. District delegates were
also elected. They were uninstructed, but are
solid for Blaine, or anybody to beat Arthur.
Their seats in the National Republican Conven-
ton will be contested by the Malone delegates,
which will furnish material for lively fight be-
tween the Blaine and anti-Blaine men In that
body. The platform and resolutions adopted
by the convention arraign the administration Of
the government in the hands Of coalitionists.
and denounce Senator Malone as the author of
Reputation in Virginia, and recommend Blaine
and Lincoln. but the delegates are uninstrrcted.
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Rhode Island Republicans.

The Rhode Island Republican Convention. in
session at Providence, elected Gorham =. Pome-
roy, Frank NJ Bales, Ellary H. Wilson, and
Daniel Il. Littlefeld delegates at large to the
national convention Four alternates were also
named. The delegation Is unpledged and I'M
instructed. The personal preference Of the
delegates and alternatesis understood to be four
for Arthur, two for Edmunds, and two for
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MARYLAND Renuhlicans.

The Republican State Convention Of Mary
land, at Hagerstown. chose w. III. Perkins as
Chairman, elected Congressman Halton, l.. N.
Phillips, James Wallace, and Senator Hodson
| delegates -at-arge to the national convention,
and adopted a resolution declaring Blaine to be
| the choice OF the convention, but pledging the
Republican party of the State to support the
nominee of the national convention.
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Kansas Republicans.

The Kansas Republican State Convention eff
fected an organization at Topeka by calling
Capt. j. b. Johnson. of Topeka, to the chair.
The convention was harmonious, being largely
for Blaine. There was but little contest over
the selection of the four delegates large the
ballots resulting in the choice Of Senator p. b.
Plumb, OF Emporia James s. Merritt, OF
Wamego; J. &. Wood, of Sumner County: and
A. w. Mann, Of Jewell An expression Of the
convention was taken on the Presidential ques-
ton, Blaine receiving 202 out of the PES votes.
The delegates were not instructed. Two OF them
are said to be for Arthur, as are several of the
district Delegates
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How to Test a Woman's Temper.

If you are counting young lady, and
wish before you take her to ascertain
her temper, tear her ball-dress as if by
accident. If she keeps her equanimity,
lose not q moment in popping the "mo-
mentous question" She will do, and
you may account yourself happy man.
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New York Greenbackers.

The Associated Press Agent at Albany fur
nishes a very brief report of the New York
Greenback Convention: "A report instructing
the Indianapolis delegates to vote for Butler for
President was rejected The delegates are unin-
structed. The platforms OF the Chicago Conven-
tionof 1880 and the Rochester Conyention Of 1883
were reaffrmed. George Jones, J. Dean, Louis +.
Post, and Epenetus Howe were elected, dele
gates at-large. The State Committee will name
the Conversational district delegates."
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Utah Republicans.

The Republican Territorial Convention OF
Utah met at Salt Lake City and passed resolu-
tons favorng the separation of church and
state, protective tariff, and the coinage of
silver and gold on an equal standard; in
dorsing the administration Of President
Arthur and Gov. Murray. and favoring q legis-
lative commission for Utah and vigorous action
for the suppression of polygalny. Gov. Murray
and Gen. III. Kimball were elected delegates te
the Chicago convention, and G. @. Goodwin and
j. G. Gallagher alternates. The convention in
structed the delegates to support Arthur first