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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

THE republican legislature of Penn
sylvania will convene on the first
Monday in January and will attend
to the following two important mat
tiers first, namely the election of Quay +,
the head boss of the Cameron Clique,
to the U. S. Senate, vice Mitchell,
whose term expires March 4tb. And
next the passage of the prohibition
amendment to the constitution. The
latter action was made condition by
those prohibitionists who refused to
follow Wolf, but stuck to the Republi-
can ticket. After the amendment has
passed, it will rest until 1888, when
it will have to be passed by another
legislature. And then the question
will 60 before the people in the follow
ing year.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
A KNIFE OUT OUT OF HIM.
Remarkable Re oval From the
Stomach Of q Fool Hardy
Man Out West.

ST.. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. l0.-One of
the most remarkable surgical operations
ever attempted in the United States
was performed at 1909 South Broadway,
the home of tailor named Joseph
Hoffman. The latter has always had
a penchant for swallowing solids with
out tie process of maSticatiOn. One
year ago he attempted TO show his fam
lily how swords could be swallowed and
using the poker for illustration. 1t got
fast in his OeSOphagus and he had Il
narrow escape from death. Wednesday
night he picked up 4 SILVER. plated table
knife, 10 inches long, and calling upon
his children TO watch him, lie introdIc-
ed the handle into his mouth and pass
ed it down until only two inches of the
blade protrudcd. AT that moment he
attempted TO look around TO see the ef-
feet on the spectators, and IL dong SO
the knife slipped down the gullet. He
screamed with agony, and a nclghbOr
rushed in and attempted TO pull the
knife out. He felt the top of the blade
but 1t eluded his grasp and dropped
down into the stomach. Dr. y. e..
Bernays, the surgeon, was summoned,
and decided that the knife would haYe
to be taken from the stomach through
an abdominal incision. Hoffman was
chloroformed, and an incision FIVE inch
es long was made in the abdomen.
When the stomach was reached the
knife was found lying horizontally. An
incision about an inch long was made
in the stomach, and the knife was seiZ.
cd by the handle and withdrawn. Then
came the delicate part of the operation.
Tie mucous membrane was first stitch
ed, then the muscular and last tie peri
toneum. The work was done quickly
and there was scarcely any internal
hemOrrhage. About 20 stitches were
then made in the abdominal incision,
and the patient was put TO bed. Last
night he was doing well. and is taking
some milk and beef tea. The only'dan-
ger is from Inflammation or blood
poisoning. Hoffman is Is years Of age
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Death OF Charles Francis Ad-
ans, Of Boston.
A Life Spent in Literary Work
Ends in Peaceful Sleep After
Five Years With a Disease
Of the Brain.

BOsTON, Nov. 21.-Char'es Francis
Adams died at $50 a. m. to-day. He
had suffered for some five years from
brain trouble arising from oyertaXlng
his brain in literary work upon which
he was engaged. He was the third son
of John Quincy Adams, and was born
in Boston, August 10, 1907. He served
three years in the Massachusetts lcgiS-
lature and two years in the senate. In
1858 he was elected to Congress, where
he served until 1861, when he was ap-
pointed Minister to England. He re-
turned from that country in 1868. In
the many discussions he had with the
British Ministry he showed a complete
knowledge of international law and Of
American history rs well as discretion
and tact while his influence was greatly
increased by his social qualities, his a
greeable conversation and his familiar
ity with the whole range OF English lit
erature. When in 1868 he returned
after residence OF seven years abroad,
Mr. Adams left England with the uni
versal respect Of those with whom he
had official relations.
Mr. Adams has been a contributor to
the North american ReUicaC and the
Christian Erdminer and between 1S45
and 184S was the editor Of political
daily paper in Boston. His principal
literary effort, however, was the editing
of the collected writings of his grand
father, John Adams, the second Presi
dent of the United States. They were
published in ten volumes, the first of
which contained the life of John Ad-
ANS, written by him. The latter years
of his life were deyoted to the editing of
similar work relating to his father,
John Quincy Adams, the sixth Presi-
dent.
THE U. S. Dispensatory and the
Science OF Chemistry justify the asSer-
tiOn that for tonic, diaph0retic and eX-
pectorant properties, no combination
OF remedies can be deyised to equal in
power and efficacy DR.. Kessler's Cele-
brated English Cough Medicine. 1t is
a safe and reliable standby in case Of
Group and whOOping- cough. DisSatis-
fled purchasers can have their money
refunded.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY &c CO.,
Philadelphia Agents.
Sold by j. Eisenhuth. Miilheim, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Run Down by Detectives.
Six of the Notorious Gang of Bug
zard Outlaws Arrested and jailed.

READING, Pa, Noy. 21.-County de-
tectve Kershuer, constable Brohst and
Il number of other officers made raid
in the hills beyond Reading and brought,
handcufIcd, to the Jail six prisoners ac-
cuSed of robbery, burglary, horse steal
ing, threatening to burn barns, and
other crimes. The prisoners are rough
looking men, hailing from different see
tions of the county, and all giving lic-
titious names. Country stores, post
Offices and railroad stations are robbed
nightly. These prisoners are believed
to he members of Il regular organized
gang who have teIroriZed northern
Berks aud southernSchuylkill counties.
Augustus Kosser, Il stalwart German
in IA red shirt, IS charged with horse
stealing. His pals will be first tried for
burglary. John Howard. a One-cyed
and one-armed man, was detected in
firing barn. Farmers report their
barns broken INTO every night and Oc-
cupied as sleeping places, regardless of
orners to remain off their premises.
The thieves have horses and wagons,
and sometimes the entire stocks Of
stores are loaded up and carried off
during the night.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

A SPECIAL DISPATCH in Tuesdays
Harrisburg Patriot says that the gen.
eral opinion is that three of the prin-
cipal places in Beavers Cabinet have
been settled and that it looks from all
that can be learned from political
sources that may be considered relia-
BILE that General Beaver will have his
mind made up as to the composition
of his Cabinet long before the day of
his Inauguration as Governor. The
talk is that Senator Cooper will be
Secretary of the Commonwealth ; J.
Hay Brown, of Lancaster, Attorney
General; and Col. D. 81. Hastings, of
Bellefonte, Adjutant-G G eneral. The
latter's appointment is accepted by all
the politicians as foregone conclu-
sion and it is generally believed that
Chairman Cooper will surely succeed
w. S. Stenger, provided that the pro-
visions of the Constitution do not
prevent. 1t is held by many that
Cooper will be eligible for the office
by resigning his seat in the Senate.
AS to j. Hay Brown, the statement
was made to-day that unless some
thing should occur the gentleman will
be given the position of Attorney
General. Mr.. Browns friends declare
he is an able attorney and that he
would be acceptable to all the Repub-
licans of Lancaster county. Upon
the resignation of Colonel Quay from
the Office of State Treasurer it is be-
lieved that Chris Magee's friend Nc
Dewitt will be given the place. Nc
Dewitt was Quay's principal opponent
for the nomination last year.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

THE. political complexion of the
fftieth Congress is still strong demo-
cratic. The Democrats will have 175
members, the Republicans $50, a ma
jority of 25, or after deducting the
three labor representatives elected by
the Democrats. a certain majority of
19. 1t is the first time in forty years
that a democratic administration has
a majority in their second congress,
and we can't complain.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Ell. VI. HOXIE DEAD.

NEW YORK, Nov. 23.-H. II. Hoxip,
General Manager of the Gould South
western system, died this morning af-
ter lingering illness at his rooms in
the Metropolitan Opera House. The
cause Of his death was the exhaustion,
consequent TO an operation performed
on him at Sar aratoga in June last by re-
moving four stones from his bladder.
He has also suffered from kidney dis.
ease for the last So years. He had been
very weak for the last seven days, but
his doctors had great hopes of his re-
coYery. The patient tegan TO sink rap
idly at O'Clock last evening, but was
conscious to the last.
Two 1886 GOLD MEDALS .-Messrs
Mason & Hamlin again have the dis.
tinguished honor of having been award.
ed the highest gold medal over exhibit
ors, American and European, both at
Liverpool and Edinburgh, the two
most important exhibitions of the year
1886. Since the first great Paris exhl-
bition of 1867, the Mason & Hamlin
Organs haye invariably received the
highest honors at all great worlds ex-
hibitions. The new mode of piano
construction, invented and introduced
by Mason & Hamlin in 1882, is no
longer an experiment but an assured
success, tested and proved, many of the
best judges having pronounced it "the
greatest improvements in pianos of the
century," By its musical tones of re-
markable brightness and purity are OBJ
tained, and tuning is required less than
one-quarter as often as in the old sys-
TEN. An illustrated catalogue, fully
explaining the Improvements, will be
sent free to any address.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
The MARYsyILLE FIRE.

MARYsvILLE, Pa, Nov. 22.-An
incendiary tire here this morning de-
stroyed property valued at S20,0NO.
Fire companies from Harrisburg, &c.
subdued the flames. The fire origina
ted in a stable owned by George Miller,
and occupied by II. II. Richards.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

A cyclone struck Girard, Kansas, on
Monday morning, Nov. 22nd, passing
through the residence portion Of the
town and demolishing all the lighter
buildings in its path which was only
about rs feet wide. The more sub
stantial buildings stood the shock with
out much damage. A number of per-
Sons were injured, some of them SER
iOusly.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Brace Up.

You are feeling depressed. your appetite is
poor, you are bothered with Headache, you are
idgety, nervous and generally out of sorts
aud want To brace up. Brace up, but not with
have for their basis very cheap, bad whiSkey,
and which Stlmu late you for an hour, and then
leave you liz worse condition than before.
What you want is an Alternative that will purify
Your blood. start healthy action of Liver and
Kidneys, restore your vitality, and give renew
ed health and strength. Such a medicine You
will fad in Electric Bitters. and only % cents
bottle 1T J. Eisenhuih's Drug Store.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Most Excellent.

J. j. Atkins, Chief of Police, Knoxville,
Tenn, writes: MY family and | are benef-
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Kings New Discovery for consumption: nav-
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10 testify to its virtue. My friends To whom
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sumption is guaranteed To cure Coughs. Colds,
Bronchitis. Asthma. Group and every affection
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Trial Bottle Free at j EiSenhuth's Drug
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Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

ECONOMY and simplicity character
lied Gov. Pattison's Inauguration.
Not so with the coming Inauguration
of Gen. Beaver By all appearances
the usual pomp and show will accom-
pany that occasion and the Golfers of
the state will have to stand it. Ira
In
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

PENNSYLVANIA suffers an important
loss by the recent decision of the Su-
preme Court, exempting the corpora
tions from the so-called "three mill
tax" In consequence of this dicision
the state will lose in Allegheny eoun-
ty alone, including Pittsburg and
Allegheny City, 1925, 900 in taxes an
nually.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

SECRETARY Manning's health is re-
ported splendid and he is hard at work
on his annual report. The idea of re-
tiring from the Cabinet does not enter
his mind.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

REPORTS are current that Lieut..
Cove. F. Black will be the successor
of Sunset Cox as minister to Turkey.
Gov. Black will not fail to fill the
bill and gain the esteem of foreign
courts.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Miscellaneous News.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve.

THE BEST SALvEin the world for Cuts, Bruises,
Sores Ulcers, salt Rheum, Fever Sores, letter,
Chapped Hands, ChilbainS, CornS, and all Skin
Eruptions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay
required. 1t is guaranteed to give perfect sat
isfaction, or money refunded. Price 25 cents
per box For sale by j. EiSenhuth.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

DID it ever occur to you, thoughtful
and prudent reader, that DR.. Kessler's
Celebrated English Cough Medicine
must be an article Of real merit, or how
could the manufacturer ever be able to
advertise money refunded To all dis
satisfied purchasers"
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWIY& CO.,
Philadelphia Agents.
Sold by J. Eisenhuth, Millheim, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

Captain Mitchell, of the bark An
tome Sala, New York and Havana
trade, came home in May, entirely help
less with rheumatism. He went to
the mountains, but receiving no bene.
fit, at his wife's request began to take
Hoods Sarsaparila. He Immediately
began to improve in two months his
rheumatism was all gone, and he sailed
in command of his vessel we'll man.
Hoods Sarsaparilla will help you.
Sold by druggists.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

A SIGN in Cleveland reads slice
Kream Sallune" which is probably the
worst cold spell of the season but for
the worst spell of cold DR.. Kessler's
Celebrated English Cough Medicine is
the best cure you will be able to find.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOWAY d. CO.,
Philadelphia Agents.
Sold by j. Eisenhuth, Millheim, Pa
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Frightful Explosion Of an Ostrich
Egg.

NEW HAVEN, Nov. 21.-Di. George
Blair, of Yale College, was knocked in
sensible and nearly killed by the explo-
sion of all ostrich egg in Peabody Mus
cum yesterday morning. Such an oc-
currence was never heard of before ac-
cording to the scientists of the city.
The egg came from South Africa and
weighed 81 pounds.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
S.S $!S S2P: {H' S
Hpllpyup HoCDifol N Y. "IJuiVprSallV Sup-
LEGHL ADVERTISEMENTS.

EXECUTOR'S NOTICE.-Settlers testament
11 tary on the estate of George Edgar, late
OF fenn township, deceased, having Geen grant
ed 10 the undersigned, all persons Knowing
Ell to make immediate payment, and those
having claims against the same TO present
lhem duly proven for settlement
4o-6t JACOB w. MoYER
Executor
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

ST. LOUIS, Mo, Nov. 20.-EX Gov
ernor John :. Phelps, of Missouri, died
at 8 o'clock last night ut the Sisters
Hospital, where he had been suffering
for two days with aggravated case of
kidney trouble. He arrived in the city
n few days ago from Springfield, Mo-,
his homes and WAS stricken down at the
Planters house Tuesday. Governor
Phelps was about 20 years of age. Born
In Massachusetts,, he came to MlSsour
in 1887, and served in the Legislature
until 1872 He was elected to,COngress
in 1914, when Missouri was allowed but
three representatives, and served Is
years at the National Capital. He was
for 10 years chairman of the Ways and
Means Committee. He resigned in
1862 and entered the Union army where
he served as Colonel. In 1876 he was
elected Governor and served until 1850.
He leaves Il grown family.
DIR. SAwBONEs says that the SureSt
way TO take cold is to be always hug
ging the stove. Young man remember
this, and when you go to see your girl
on Sunday night don't spend your time
hugging the stove but if YOU do get Il
cold DR.. Kessler's Celebrated English
Cough Medicine can be relied upon to
cure you.
JOHNSTON, HOLLOW1Y& CO.,
Philadelphia Agents.
Sold by J. EiSenhuth. Millheim, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

EX-PREsIDENTArthur's death which
occurred last Thursday, Nov. 18th,
takes away another of Americn's
illustrious sons and man who ad-
ministered the office of the highest ex-
ecutive in the land to the credit of
himself and his countrymen.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
A Smokestack Crashes Through a
Mill.

TYRONE, Noy. 19.-During the vio-
lent wind storm this morning an eight
foot iron smokestack at the evaporators
at Morrison q Cass' paper mill was
blown over. 1t fell directly over and
crushed through the building. At the
time several men were at work in the
building and narrowly escaped with
their lives.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
MCMEEN, THE ESCAPED MURDERER,
CAPTURED.

MIFFL1NTowN, Pa, Nov. 23.-W.
Josiah McMeen the wife murderer, who
escaped flom the Juniata county Jail
on the morning os November l5, was
captured to-day in the barn of William
Kaufman, about four miles east of
this place.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

DIPHTHERIA. IL am living in a
neighborhood surrounded with Diph-
liberia and was attacked with Ulcerat-
ed Sore Throat. [ at once commenced
to:use Darby's Prophylactic Fluid, dill
uted about one half, as a gargle, when
great clots of hard membrane and mu-
cous came from my throat, and the at
tack passed off. l am satisfied of its
efficacy as preventive and cure for
Dlphtheria. Nv. p. Woodward, Frank
ford, Pa.
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
A SURPRISE FOR ,CuRIsTMAs-The

A SURPRISE FOR >CHRIsTMAs.-The
publisher Of that bright and interest
ing Magazine, known as The Home
Journal, will actually send it for three
months on trial free, as IA Holiday Gift,
to every one sending them at once their
address and three 2-cent stamps for
postage, etc. AS the regular price of
this popular publication is $l.00, every
reader should grasp this golden oppor.
tunity, and address Immediately,
TIE HOME JOURNAL, Buffalo, NY.
Death Of Ex-Governor Phelps, of
Missouri, Once q Prominent
Politician
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

When Baby was sick, we gave her Castoria,
When she was n Child, she cried for Castoria
When she became Miss, she clung to Castoria,
When she had Children, she gave them Castoria,
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25

Its Nature, Causes, Pre-
Dycntion and Cure. by JoHN II. MCALvIN,
Lowell, Mass fourteen years Tax Collector.
Sent free to any address ii-it
Millheim Journal. [volume] (Millheim, Pa.) 1876-1984, 1886-11-25
Che Millheim gnnraal.
THURSDAY, Nov. 25TH, 1886.

Published by r. A. BUMILLER.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-21
THE SILLY MEXICANS.
THE GOVERNMENT TCONCENTRATING TROOPS
ON THE FRONTIER.
Public Sentiment Not In Favor Of War Win me
United States, But Brush With the Texans
Expected and Will Be Hailed With
Delight-TOwnS Being Fortified.

MONTEREY, Mex, August 2O.-lhe re-
cent arrival of Col. Pedro Valdez, bearing
confidential letters from President Dlaz 10
the Military Governor of this State, Geh-
eral Reyes, causes serious comment IN OIL
cial circles. 1t is learned from a prominent
State official, whose name can not be made
public, that definite instructions have been
issued as to the course TO be pursued by
General Reyes in case the warlike Texans
should precipitate a conflict on the border
before the general governments conclude
diplomatic correspondence in the Cutting
case.
Every preparation is being made to
quickly concentrate the frontier troops
wherever they may be needed. Large
quantities of ammunition have already
been forwarded to available points. The
Government telegraph lines, heretofore
sadly neglected and in some places entire
ly abandoned, are now being rapidly re-
paired. Public feeling is not in favor OF
war with the United States, nor Is 1t eX-
pected that war will enSue, but brush
with the Texans would be hailed with en-
thusiasm, and the Texans may rest assured
of a cordial reception whenever they make
their promised call.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-21
At ST Louis
MARTINS FERRY.

MeSSrs. Harry McCam and Warren
Michner, of MOngehalia City, are the guests
of fMr. Isaac Colts.
The nailers and feeder-nailerS Of the
Laughlin mill held a conference on Thurs
day night The old hands will probably,
some ofthem. get to work on Monday.
An infant child of Mr. Thomas Johns, Of
the Orchard, died early Thursday morning
and was buried yesterday afternoon.
Mr.. Davis, of the firm of Parke, Davis q
Co, of Detroit, Mich, was in the city yes
terday.
Mr.. VIM. Booth and family, of Marietta,
are the guests of Mr.. George Vennum, Of
the Garden Spot.
James Pugh returned to Brilliant yes
terday after threesdays' visit at home.
Mis-. G. w. Mitchell is in WelIsburg Wis
iting her daughter, Mrs. f. w. McCleary.
Work on the foundation of Harry Hum
pheville's new house on Walnut street, Is
well under way.
Walter Darrah has returned from q visit
with relatives in Steubenville.
Quite number of our people attended
the Moundsville camp meeting yesterday,
drawn there specially to hear Sam Jones.
At the Rechabite festival the contestants
for the gents gold watch are MeSsrs. John
E. Selby and John F. Beavon; for the
ladies' gold watch, Misses Annie Stead and
Maggie Davis; for the gold pen, MeSsrs.
Thomas E. Pugh and William Moore; for
the h. OIL. pin, MeSsrs. Joseph Green and
Henry Moreland; for the water sett, Mrs.
James Brooks and Mrs. Albert Welch. The
festival is to come off Sept. 18th, 18th and
Goth, 1886, at Lafayette Hall.
WANTED-Good, honest boys to carry
the SUNDAY REGISTER. Call at Fifth and
Hanover streets at a. m, tomorrow.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1886-08-21
TROUBLED ENGLAND.
Mr.. GLADSTONES ORGANS OPINION OF THE
IRISH CONVENTION.


LONDON, August 0.-The doings Of the
Chicago Convention still give the papers .
great concern. The Times, if bitter about
it, is certainly fair, for it devotes three and
half columns Of its cable page this
morning TO detailed account OF
the conventions doings, and Of all the
speeches. The Times arrives ut this con-
clusion: ''The Irish Convention ut Chicago
is fully controlled by Messrs. Esan Sulli-
van, who, with Mr.. Parnell's Irish dele
gates, check the physical force faction and
have excluded il from the committees,
and vii; bring about the results desired by
Mr.. Parnell." One entire column is de-
votes TO report of Mr.. Redmoud's speech.
A REBUFF FROM GLAnsroNE's ORGAN.
The Gladstonian Daily Nnrs also gives
an exhaustive cable account, but is inclined
10 jeer at the convention. II observes in
theory: ''The Chicago Convention il BE-
coming slightly ridiculous Its men,
bcrs arc at liberty to express their
valuable opinions ON things in gen-
eral, and in disclaiming all sympathy
with violence they are at least entitled to
credit for common sense; but when Mr..
VIM. O'Brien, the able editor Of United
Ireland, goes 30 far rs to represent the peo-
pie of our benighted old country as strain
ing over here for rife in this tremendous
convention, he oycr-acts his part. Perhaps,
on the whole, il might be well if the Chi
cago convention were TO mind its own bust
hess, which seems to he merely the collec-
tion Of funds, and TO leave US to manage
ours"