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The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
Gen. Butlcr the Eir.t Candidate in the
Field,

The National Greenback Convention was held
at Indianapolis on the 2Sth and 2gth. All of
the states wore represented except Delaware
and Mississippi. South Carolina was repre-
sented by Massachusetts, PROXY.
During the day The following telegram passed
between Gov. Besole of Mich. and Gen. But
lol, indianapolis, May IS, to Gov. b. L. Butler,
of Boston: Win You aecepta nomination OF q
satisfactory platform? No other question
here.
5 best { May %, to Gov. J. Il Il. Y Se g5Go1 Indi-
anapolis: Thanks for your consideration, but
why wonld be asked q question, which under
like circumstances Was never put any other
man? Is not my record az Il g-eenbackerto for
twenty years sufficient without . formal pledge
to you which would cause me to DO pointed at
as 4 man to bid fora nomination?
[Signedl BENZ. L. BUTLER.
Tho permlnt president WAS Gen. james b.
Weaver of low With the usual number of
officers. The majority report OH platform was
read by. MI; Norton, CHAIRMAN of 1le committee.
1t containoa = lengthy preamble setting forth the
obiectof the Greenbacli party. 1t upholds the
late decisions of the Supreme Court
and demands plcHty Of legal tenders.
the substitution of stcenbacks for national
bank notes and the prompt payment Of the
lency and small denominations of greelbacks,
and demand their restoration. The issue of
the boards of money now locked mp in the Unit
cd States treasury by applying them to tho
payment of the public debt now due.
The convention proceeded to select caudi-
dates for president and vice president. The
roll Of states WAS called, and G.. Il. Cunning
ham of Arkansas nominated Gen. B.. i. Butler,
which was seconded by Chase OF California,
and by representatives OF other states until
Georgia was reached when Craver OF that state
nominated Jessie Harper of Illinois. Jones of
New York nominated L. p. Allis of Wisconsin,
and Atwood OF Pennsylvania nominated L. Is.
Armstrong of that state. The ballot resulted:
Butler 33233
Allis 2
Harper. 9s
Dafie l
Butler was declared the nominee. The con-
yention then proceeded to the selection of a
candidate for vice president, and Gen A. NJ.
West of Mississippi was nominated by accla-
nation. 1t would be supertiuous to give
q biography of Gen. Butler as
everybody. knows all about him.
But little is known of A. NJ. West, the can
didate for vice president, further than that he
is generally regarded as an available man for
the ticket. He was originally IN old line Wing,
but afterward was identified with the Demo-
cracy for many years. He was q general in
the confederate army through the war. Six
years ago he identified himself with the Green
hackers, and in 1889 was the fusion candidate
for governor.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

The inquiry is suggested by a fnan-
cial writer, in view of the recent wall
street "shrinkages" Of supposed great
fortunes, whether or not, if bottom
facts We're known, we have as many mil
lionaires in this country as we are ac-
customed to think. The men reputed
to be Immensely wealthy carry big loads
of stock, as a rule, and it is very diff
cult to say what proportion of their
value %issreal, and what is merely ficti-
tious and liable to take to itself wings
at any unlucky moment. A recent
careful writer expresses the opinion
that there are probably not a dozen
persons in the United States who would
prove to be worth million dollars each
if their estates We're suddenly settled on
an actual cash basis.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
AT Columbus, Ohio, the court of inquiry in.

At Columbus, Ohio, the court of inquiry in
vestigatinS the conduct of Col. L. d. Mott Of
Dayton and other officers of the Fourth rogi-
ment during the riot at Cincinnati reported to
the adiutant general of the state. 1t believes
the officers guilty of offenscs as follows: Col.
F. D. Mott, incompetency and disobedience of
orders; Lieut.. Col. George H. Phillips, leaving
his command without orders: Adjt. William Il.
Anderson, absence without leave and disobedi-
ence of orders; Capt. W. II. Wooster, deser-
ton and disobedience of orders; Lieut.. w. II.
Buckles, absence without leave: Lieut.. Charles
w. Walters, Company 3. desertion. The re-
port recommends tho disbandins of the Fourth
regiment, and that the officers against whom
there are no charges be taken as the nucleus of
q new one.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
Another Chapter i'll the Meafora scanaa,

Neenah, Wis, Special: Sheriff Gay of Med
ford passed through here on his way from
Chiffon, where he had been to serve
papers on Mrs. S. II. kccler, the unhappy
woman whose name was connected with the
tragic death of Dr. $. b. Hnbbcil. The sheriff
says he went to Chiffon to serve papers in suit
for divorce brought by Postmaster Kccler
against his wife. Since the tragedy Mrs.
Keller has been Stopping, at the home of her
father, John Harsh, in Chiffon. He said she
was greatly excited, and tears came to her eyes
as she read the document. She protested
her innocence of any criminal
wrong, and was so overcome by her feelings
that she tainted in the arms of her father The
sympathies of the people of Melforl, the sheriff
rays, are srowingin favor Of Mr.. Keller. The
idea of it being n Matchmaking schemes scout
ed, and Mr.. Keeler says he wants none of the
money left by Hubbell Sheriff Gay gave an ex-
planat!on of tho fact that the letter To Dir. Hub
bell had 10 stamp. He said Mrs. Keller had
placed the letter in tho doctors box, and Keel
er happened to look into the box and discover
it. Heread it Ill Mrs. kecicr's presence and
pulled out his revolver, but his wife lodged
behind a woman who had accompanied her to
the postotlice and escaped
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
General News Items.

Mr. J. W. Elder has written to ex-spcaker
Refer against Boynton, and intimating that
trouble will result if lie is not paid.
Owners of rolling mills in Cincinnati, Newport
and Covinston will demand that their employees
sign Il bill of wages loper cent lower than the
present wages. In case the workmen refuse,
they will shut down indefinitely.
John G. Wilson has been appointed receiver
of the property of Ferdinand Ward, Of New
York now in the hands of the sheriff under at
tac!lments in favor OF the Marine bank and
james ID. Fish. The property consists of real
estate in New York, Brooklyn and Stamford,
Conn.,.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
A Minnesota Veteran.

Milwaukee Special: Baptist Laprairie, q
veteran of three wars, arrived on the evening
train from the north. Laprairie goes to the
Soldiers home to pass his few remaining days
He was met at the depot by a carriage sent for
his accommodation by Chief Ellsworth and
taken to the Central station. Laprairie is 1GG
years o fage. He served as scout and interpre,
tel in the war of 1872; served under Gen. Scott
in the Mexican wal, and, although beyond the
four-score limit, attempted to volunteer in tho
war of the rebellion. He was rejected, but
later served as interpreter in the Indian army
in Minnesota.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
Crimes and Criminals.

Monroe Rindskopf, son of Milwaukcc's old
Whisky king, is in San Jose qnod for forgery.
Sullivan and Mitchell lave arranged a fight
Will, soft gloves i'll Madison Square Garden, ON
i date yet TO be fixed.
Monroe ltindskopf, son of Rindskopf the
great illicit whisky king of Wisconsin, is in
Jail at San Jose, Cal, on Il charge of forgery.
The young fellow represented himself as a
correspondent of the New York Herald and
Chicago Times, and s,lcceededin obtaining large
sums of money on forged checks. He was once
very wealthy.
George DeIoulgnes de Nera, said to be q
scion of one of the mostnoblc families of France
was found in his room in q hotel in New York
city, suffering acutely from poison. He had
stepped the heads of matches in water and swal-
lowed it, de Nera has been drinking oflate and
despondcnt. He has ample means, and is con-
siderel out of danger.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

The origin ofthe phrase "He's abrick"
is this; A European king visited anIIast-
ern monarch, whose city was not walled,
and he was asked why the city was not
walled as many others were. The mon
arch asked his guest to accompany him
to the outskirts of the city, where he
showed him q vast army in camp. "That'
said he, sis my wall; every mar is q
brick"
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

The Canadian government has granted a bon-
us of G,200 acres per mile for 400 miles to the
Northwest Central Railway, running between
Brandon, Northwest Territory, and Battleford.
Be aty, the company's president, has cabled to
England an acceptance of the offer of 1900
WU worth of bonds at par. He says 105 miles
of road will be built this ummer
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

John Griffin Carlisle, Speaker OF the
House, was born in Campbell county,
Ky. September 5, 1885. He has
already achieved a remarkable reputa-
lion for great ability as a statesman and
absolute impartiality as Speaker.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

Contractor Richards, of the firm of Donby &
Richards, who have the contract for building
the Northern Pacific extension from Superior
City east to Ashland, expects orders daily from
headquarters TO employ a large force Of men
and rush the work to completion as soon MS
possible. Al present they have about 100 men
between Ashland end Superior.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

Congress will not do much business
during the great conventions of the two
parties. Many of the members will at
tend the conventions and those remain
ing in Washington are not expected to
do anything.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

Charges of the grossest character, including
adultery, have been preferred by his official
brethren against the Rev. Henry f. Putte, pas
tor of the Christian church of S%lelbyville, Ill.
Though repeatedly invited to do go, he has de-
clined to make any defense, and has rendered
his resignation.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

All milwaukee,, the estate of Tully Fl. Smith,
who suicidcl in New Orleans last week, where
he had wandered while temorarily crazy, was
probated Wednesday and was Surprised at s125,-
OK. The estate of S. I. Burt, who dropped
dead Immediately after returning from his
bridal tour, was also probated. 1t amounts to
several hundred thousand dollars. Burt's
widow, formerly his domestic, will get one
third.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

At Philadelphia early ON the morning of tn,
18th three tanks, containing 10000 barrels o.
oil, exploded, but the oil M itself out with.
out doing further damage, and at night onl,
one tank, containing $4,000 barrels, was Il
iames An estimate places the loss at .aboW
SiGN. COO.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

1t is the opinion of Rev. DR.. Eccles-
ton that San Francisco Is the Paris of
America in the fondncss of the people
for amusement, their love of display,
their disreguard of religion and their
reckless habits of speculation. He also
notes that California has proportionately
more suicides than any other state, and
finds prolific causes in dissipation, f.
nancial embarrassment and domestic
trouble.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

Considerable excitement prevails in Park
corruption and fraud against Judge jackson,
of the United States district court. The clerk
of the court, L. L. Delliker, is also said TO be-
implicated.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
Butter, creamery, at@ascJ dairy, 1s@lsc.
postofic co bulletin: New offices-Dayid Ric

PoBtofico bulletin: New ofices-David Rick
ers, Villas, Miner county, Dakota.
Postmasters' New Bonds-Dakota: Went
Arlington, Butler county, Edward <. Gilman;
Cambridge, Story county, Albert ". Louth,
wick; Collins, Story county, Silas A. Shearer;
Henderson Mills county, John Bass, Prairie
burg, Linz county, George ". Burnside; seney,
Plymouth county, Thomas j. Reeves.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

Kate Cotton, a colored girl, was convicted of
murder in the second degree at Cairo, Ohio, and
sentenced to Imprisonment for life. She
poisoned n whole family last September, and
one person died from tho effects.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
Market Reports.

ST. PAUL.-Wheat, No. l hard, 990$1. 03;
No. /, soc; No. 2 hard, G;@&c; No. 2, S0Q0so.
Corn, No. 9. SEC: No. 3, 53c; rejected, SIC.
Oats, No. 2 mixed, Bic; No. 8 mixed, 29c;
Barley, No. :, &c; No. 3 extra, sec; No. 8,
4Sc.
Rye, No. g, SIC.
Potatoes, 25c.
Eggs, 13c,
MILWAUKEE. Wheat, No. 2, S91Sc.
Corn. No. 9, SIC.
Oats, No. !, 3l1Sc; white, s6@a614c.
Rye. No. ], 6l1%c.
Barley, No. 2, G3c; extra, No. 3, 4c.
Mess Pork, SIS. Is.
Lard. $500.
Butter, choice creamery, 1s@19c; fair to
good, l7Qnlsc; best dairy, 15@l6c.
Eggs, 13c.
CH1cAco.-Wheat, No. g Chicago spring, s711
@SSa4c.
Oats, 3l@3115c.
Rye, Gle.
Barley, &c.
Flax Seed, sligo.
Pork, SlS.5O@S1aM.
Lard, IS. 15M$S. 17l55.
Butter, creamery, a0@2ac5 dairy, 1s@19c.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
Casualties of the Week.

The frost of Wednesday night seems to have
done considerable damageto the eastward. In
Wisconsin it was not 80 severe, but in Iowa,
Illinois, Michigan, Ohio and Ontario fruit,
grain and vegetables suffered quite severely.
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07
CONVENTION BUILDING.
Pictures and Descriptions of the Great Ex-
position Building in Chicago, Whore
Both Conventions will be Aela.

Both the Republican and the Democratic Ma
tional conventions will be held in the EXPOSE
ton Building at Chicago, tho same building in
which Garfield was nominated four years ago.
The south end of the large exposition building,
which is the largest rooted enclosure in the
world, was used in 1850. This years conven-
ton is to be held in the north end % the building.
the hall, the immense sounding boards, the
large boxes on either side of the hall, and the
stage which seats l,lO people, contribute to
The Dickinson press., 1884-06-07

John Lowell, son of Judge Lowell, who has
just retired from the New York supreme court
bench, killed himself in Buffalo, aged thirty
years.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-25
Some Church Characters

o This" said the returned missionary
d the poor heathsn whom he had brougl
10 over. 'is church.
II Aud the poor hssthsu greatly admire
~. ."rsL, BY and BY he asked
. 'ns -. fat map With tho big wats
who is tns =. shvrch - thoua
seal. who looks ~ IL. "a eS0 b,
hs ssoaght some Of putting -.r
visAoN and raising the rent $500 y.
''Thsk II > trustee said the returne.
mis-. 'ssser,
IN. dsAs susst Of the praying. sup
no,e9" !. Y TIE psor heathen, who, ia hiI
blindness kl avs very little about the way
We do things.
"No, said the sturnsd missionary, "he
doesn't believe IN praying; be is Bob.
Ineersoll man aud / slieves that nobody
doesn't know nothing AID that they know
nothing and that they know that be knows
that they know he kso~s they dont. He
is not member Of tho chorch, but he Is
q good clear headed buSiness man, good
mansger, strong on real estate deals, and
so he is q trustee. Doesn't take very mueh
Of christian to make trustee, except ia
the country. In tovn . church only
wants good business msn for trustee.
.'And who il the man vho stands in the
door and glares at the people - they pass
in and tries to keep them cut?' asked the
poor heather.
That is the sextsu," replied the mis-
sionary. HE doesn't believe in opening
the church for religion, service at all. He
says the church was built 10 have. svell
weddings in. and that for preashing and
prayer meetings and other shows Of that
nature the trustees should hire hail."
who Is the very young man who push.
es people ont Of the way that hs may have
room to pass 10, and stoePs very lev -
he enters the 2O-fsot door, 90: siis direct.
ly under the steeple lest he should strike
head when he stands ups"
That" said the returned aissionsry,
''is the new superintsndsnt Of the Sunday
school. They arc al that way at Grst
BY and by. when be HISS forgotten every
line Of bis beautiful speech. vhea there
are distinguished stangera present. when
be has started the wrong taDe 10 an entire
y strange hymn. and corrected il BY start
ing the night tuns 90 key 30 high that
the chimes Of Normandy eouldn't ring
second base to Ii, sLen hs bss funksd.
fair, square sod outright on the first
question in the book. be will know less
by ton thsn hs does nov. and be use
fs'. good. esrnsst aud humble supsriu.
icpdsIl Hes only young and new. like
~ August persimnac
Acre comes the ouSsf Of the church. ="
the poor heather said. HE looks -
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-25
--4----s'---4-l'
4 Charmed Life.

= General Gords
= having
| The races among who.- Ar
has labored credit him witn
charmed life. The record OF his ear,
China and the Soudan presents long
string Of marvellous escapes from death
The ever victorious army was invariably
led by him in person. He exposed himself
with utter recklessness on the field Of bat
le, aud aitough he headed the storming
parties and was generally in advance Of
bis men, sometimes even pulling them
after him, he was never harmed. Iu the
Soudan no was equally intrepid, even ysn-
turing to enter the camps. OF tho slaye.
hunters unarmed and unattended Cli.
mates tliat quickly proved fatal TO bis
companions only seensd TO have the 1iiect
ei debilitatiog hin temporarily, and the
very elements spared him. He has had
remarkable escapes from shipsfeck in
ocean and riyer, and comrades by his aisle
have been struck to earth with lightning
while bs has gone unharmed, even il be
were not sustained by fsi.h In an over
sbadosing personal Providence. which ID
ITS way seems AS closely akin TO iaialisin.
Ais continuous skirmishing with dealt,
would alone have inspired feeling Of in
difference 10 fate.
This 10 the man that Dame Egmor has
been trying TO assiaats in the desert aud
upper reaches of The Male. During the
4 fortnight her siIlletlo warfare has beea
aerema'lug. and the reports Of his desih
have been ccnirsdicted only ie be repeated
anew. The Arabs have been ela,isring
about it all the way from DoBgola to Khar
soam, and speenlations respecting his 'sio
have been the daily gossip 81 Caro- an.l
Aiezanlfi,. 10 Paris the rumar H.. /, q,
officially COMMUNICATED by NJ feu, h
ins Preach mipi-ify, @flatsDty % ~
strength u dispatches from diploma ie
asepts 10 Lgypi. Al tie ness has ncs
besn confirmed 10 Loadoa. wLsrs the gos
ermneni has the most authentic sources Of I
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-25


.Whsn / ~ head sultsr for ths late
M. Liashicun." +" said Fourtsssth ssrsss
tniios. ysstsFday. .'Colensl Fisk was
among Nj. Linthieum's customers. Ths
store wa under the Mstropolital Hotel.
The first time saw the Colonel was when
Le came 10 aud ordered three Of the finest
suits Of clothes that conld be made. The
Colonel, on account Of his fatncss. was
hard man TO At, but laid myself out TO
please him. The suits were tried on, and
. few days aftsrward ho dropped in and
said, Go to -----'s, mentioning one OF the
finest Of roadway iewelry stores, and see
what he's got for you.' | thought he was
Joking, but, as soon as knocked Of that
afternoon, went to the store and asked II
Colonel Fisk had left any orders for me-
II should say he had replied the pro
prietor "He said you were to choose
souvenir from these three rings, and he
put three diamond rings on velvet mat
on the counter. Take your choice, please
for I've other customers TO attend to- Col
onel Fisk told me to send the bill for ths
ring that you choose to him. : Well,
chose this ring, and | wonldn't part with
II fer any amount Of money, unless m,
wife and were starving. 1t has twenty
three diamonds, you see. and the jewsle
told me that the diamonds, without thu
work mauship on the ring, were worth
about $500. Colonel Fisk had his faults
they say, but / never believe that maj
who could show such kindness TO poo
workman had any very grave faults.
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-25
lace the var, The Southern negro


ry.,, fashioned terms !
resents familis.
trash who uses the OIL.
uncle, aunt, nanny or daa..
be reprinaDded
"HsIlo, Daddy. where are you going
this fne msrniugY said kosciusko Mur.
ply tos venerable old prehistoric relic VIII
preamhnla'es tIe streets Of Austin.
,,bo sou hear call me daddy
u don't know that have heard sny.
body"
.'Jerso. an let me tell you dat Dc man
who call ms daddy am a Dsfsrai bora
donkey"
Koscinsko's friends take pleossre 10 re.
mindiDg him Of his paternity
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-25

Information. the report cannot he accepted
usiil i is aa.heritilely confirmed. Tho
,ici~iiaics of his fortune have made hin
romantic as we'll ~ . fantastic fsurs in
a thoroughly prosaic age. He arreals 10
the imagination not only Of Eagilshmss.
but Of the civilized world.
II be survives the strsase cAnpAigu n
peril aud adventure in the Soujsu aud
hually returns TO England. he viii have
q name 10 ccniare with 10 sober miaAs&
Christsndom as we'll Ms among bsrlnrou I
races
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-25

,hs blame; bus even l veuM nsvss havs
isr.d . i. Ills Il / ~ - SAoseAs--
bu, us -..,.r vhss shsaxtk We vsss
u.rr,sa for fam Il sssru>. a. nou " 10
no. nsd /. % much ius = - vpsslisipsssi.
| have been spsskiug with ysss faahss.
sufiicis., srsuaa Tor sas, Il - desired Il
Rat ~ srrses vith ~ thaa - aad l 80
not live 4 tb;s mcssal staAo y ushappi.
ness II il ,ssssssry that - nsnbsr oi
our Arm should live abroad. I shall have
III nv arranrsnssss senpluled " sszt
ve<k 10 sail for Europs. m Il moi %
hard for NJ. ferI a ! nss3 ~ NJ yea
God forgive for vhat----"s
"You mistake. M. Csrlsod 'i1lSrsuptsd
his wifs. II, il the easiest ia NEST -.
propris.e thing that could " dsns."
Arthur waited . moment - Il 70 hsar
some word 81 farewell, butths Aeurs -.
fsrs him never moved or spoks Thss.
gaxisg intensely at his viii. hs tsEned
aud left tho room.
All sisht long Margaret n ii the httls.
~ shaiss Only Csss - stoepea -
pick up crushed flower With which BE-
had been playing and pressed il passion
atsly TO her lips.
Two years nov passsd away aad ths
following winter f0uad judge Thurstou
and his daughter under the gentle skisi
Of Florence. The Judge was suffering u
health. which some said WAS due to b.
daughters unlucky marriage.
Several days after their arrival Aargare
met their laadlady in the hall, inst com
ing out Of the room opposite. Stoppint
to inquire II any one were i'll. the kins
but gossipy little landlady began to tel
in broken italian Of the ysusg foreigne
who had come to her few weeks before
and who shortly after had been taken il
with fever, and now was very i'll indeed
She conducted Margaret into the room
The curtain was closely drawn. and cem
ing from the light int tho darkness sh
was blinded for moment. Not 30 Will
the sick man. Looking up to greet hi
visitor he uttered . sharp cry aud on
word "Msrgier
Margaret stood as il stunned, and the
advan csd rapidly. The sick mann wa
, Arthur Carlson. He raised his thin
wasted hand, and tenderly stroked th
bright locks on the pillow beside him
"Poor little Margie, he said faiatly, "yo
will soon be free now"
Then, Margaret never knew how, sh
The Manchester journal. [volume] (Manchester, Vt.) 1861-current, 1884-12-25
New Millinery.

Having lnst returned from Nee York. Wish
CAB ycrf stiepiian 70 my nev stock a. Mill
ssfs siooas. ! am selling raods very cheap
toa ~sA ~ sstouishsd 70 sse shai can givs
teu 10 fsn Hsi A. ss essts. iiiiis Bonnets 81
~ cents- have IRA " sss in s1t tin<s IN onan-
sAtiss. NJ st~ck of sibbDns-is krr i. rssss
i've ne ess, a. think can pie1~s yos I'll
fhssks bot past fAsefs
Ma. !. A vfEi0HE
vses1s f'nist w.. oetl1 b, isss. q