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The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

The money now lying idle in the federal treasury from superhuous taxation amounts to more than tl25, ,0O0, 900; and the surplus collected is reaching the sum of more than &60, ,0O0, 900 annually.
 Debauched by this immense temptation, the remedy of the republican party Is to meet and exhaust it by extravagant taxa tion. The democratic remedy is to enforce frueality in public expenditures and abolish unnecessary taxation Our established domestic industries and enterprises should not and need not be endangered by Il re duction and correction of burdens of taxa tion. On the contrary, a fair and a careful revision of our tax laws with due allow ance for the difference between the wages of American and foreign labor must permit and encourage every branch of such indus try and enterprise by giving them assur. ance of an extended market and steady and continuous operation in the interest of American labor, which should in no event be neglected the, revision of our tax laws contemplated by the Democratic party, and to promote the advantage of such labor by cheapening the cost of the necessaries of life in the home of every workingman, and at the same time time securing him steady and -emunerative employment
 Upon this question of tariff reform, so closely concerning every phase of our ma tional life, and upon every question in volved in the problem of good government, the Democratic party submits it's princi- pies and professions to the intelligent sui frages of the American people.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

to the rledges which then invited the suf- frages Of the s0oaic
 During tke m | critical period of our financial affaiis, rest lt nc from over taxa tion, the anon alous condition Of our cur rcncy and public debt unmntured, it has b. the adoption of a conservative course not only avcrted disaster but greatly pro noted the prcsl erity of the people.
 it has reversed the improvement and unwise policy of the republican party touch ing the public domain, and has reclaimed from the corporations and syndicates, alien and domestic. and restored to the people, nearly one hundred mill on acres of valuable land to be sacredly held as homes,eads for our citizens.
 While carefully guarding the interest Of the tax payers and conforming strictly 10 the principles of justice, 1t has paid out more for pensions and bountiest to the soldiers and sailors of the republic, than was ever paid before during an equal period
 By intelligent management and a judi cious and economical expenditure of the public money it has provided for the con struction Or the American navy on a system which forbids the recurrence of scandal and insures successful results.
 It has adopted and consistently pursued firm and prudent foreign policy, preserv- ing peace with all nations while scrupulously naintaing all the rights and interests of our own government and people at home and abroad
 The exclusion from our shores of Chinese laborers has been effectually secured under the provisions of a treaty, the operation of which has been postponed by the action of a Republican majority of the senate
 Honest reform in the civil service has been inauguratcd and maintained by Presi- dent Cleveland and he has brought the pub lie service to the highest standard of efli- ciency, not only by rule but by the exam pie of his own untiring and unselfish ad- ministrption of public affairs
 The Democratic party will continue with all the power confided to it to struggle to reform the laws in accordance with the pledges of its last platform, endorsed at the ballot box by the suffrage of the people
 All unnecessary taxation is unjust taxa ton. It is repugnant to the creed of de mocracy that by such taxation the cost of the nccessaries of life should be uniustly in creased to all our people.
 Of all the industrious free men of our land an immense majority including every tiller of the soil, gain no advantage from exces- sive tax laws; but the price of nearly every thing they consume is increased by the fav oritism of an unusally large stream of tax legislation.
 Judged by democratic principles the in tcrests of the people are betrayed, when by unnecessary taxation, trusts and combina- tions are permitted and fostered which will unduly enrich the few that combine; rob the body of our citizens by depriving them of natural competition.
 Every democratic rule of governmental action is violated when through unnecessary taxation vast sum of money far beyond the needs of economical administration is drawn from the people and the channels of trade and accumulated as . demoralizing surplus in the national treasury.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
The Nomination of Mir. Thurman.

After the adoption of the platform the nominations for Vice-President were next in order and under the call of the states Senator Daniel w. Voor- hees, of Indiana, nominated Governor Isaac F. Gray, of that state; General Black, of Illinois, was also placed in nomination, and NJ. F. Tarpey, of Cali fornia, placed the name of Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, in the field and a scene of the widest enthus asm fol lowed. The nomination was seconded in able speeches by dozen gentlemen and before the roll-cali was comple.cl the names of Gray and Black were with drawn and the 'no5lest Roman of them all'' nominated by exclamation. This closei the conventions work.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

gayel presented by the Colorado delegation, and retired.
 Chairman Collins said: We represent in this convention more than 30, 900 of the American people. We bear their commis- sions to act for them, and their injunction to act with all the wisdom that God has given us to protect and safeguard the insti- tutions of the Republic as the fathers founded them.
 In time when the world was King ridden and pauperized by the privileged few, when men scarcely dared to breathe the word 'liberty"-even if they understood it's meaning the people scattered along our Eastern coast, with a sublime heroism never equaled, broke from all traditions, rejected all known systems, and established to the amazement of the world, the political wonder of the ages, the American Repub- lie. The American Republic, the child of revolution, nursed by philosophy. The hand that framed the immortal Declaration of Independence is the hand that guided the emancipated country of progress and glory. It is the hand that guides us still in our on ward march as free and progressive pco- pie. So the Democracy of today, as in the past, believe with Jefferson in
 l. Equal and exact justice to all men, of whatever state or persuasion, religious or political.
 g. Peace, commerce. and honest friend ship with all nations; entangliHg allegiances
 
 B. Support of the state governments in all their rights, as the most competent ad- ministrators of our domestic concerns, and the surcst bulwarks against anti republican tendencies.
 4 The preservation of the general gov ernment in it's whole constitutional wig or, as the sheet anchor of eur peace and safety abroad.
 B. A jealous care of the right of elect ion by the people. a mild and safe cor rectve of abuses, which are Topped of by the sword of revolution where peaceable means are unprovided.
 6. Absolute acquiescence in the decisions oi the majority, the vital principle of republics from which is no appeal but to force, the vital principle and immediate parent of des potism.
 :. A well disciplined militia, our best reli. ance in peace and for the first moments il war.
 s. The supremacy of the civil over the military authority.
 Q. Economy in the public expenses, that labor may be lightly burdened.o
 10. The honest payment of our debts and the preservation of our public faith.
 0l. Encouragement of agriculture and commerce as its handmaid.
 9 The diffusion of information, and ar raignment of all abuses at the bar of publk reason.
 IS. Freedom of religion.
 fl. Freedom of the press.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

with the father Five after he the of Buffalo often ambition different In position
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The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

ESOLU T ION S were then offered for recess, when Mir. Hensell, of of Pennsylvania, moved that the roll of states and ter ritol'ies be called and names of can
 didates for Presi- dent and Vice
 President be placed in nomination mo ballot to be taken until the morrow. Themotion carried with Applause. When Alabama, the first state was
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
Tn. Convention. Las. Day.

' The principal part of the third day of the convention was spent in consider ing the platform. The one given below is the result of much labor by such leaders as the party has been wont to honor with its entire confidence and it was received by the convention with the greatest enthusiasm and adopted without any dissenting voices.
 THE PLATFORM.
 The Democratic party of the United States, in national convention assembled, renews the pledge of its fidelity to Democratic faith and reaffirms the platform adopted by its representatives in the convention of 1881, and endorses the views expressed by Presi dent Cleveland in his last annual message to congress as the correct interpretation of that platform upon the question of tariff reduction: and also endorses the ef- forts from Democratic representatives in congress to secure reduction of excessive taxation.
 The democratic party welcomes an ex. acting scrutiny of the administration and the executive power, which, four year ago, was committed to its trusts in the election of Grover Clevelandpresid of the United States. and it challenges the most searching inquiry concerning its fidelity and devotion
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

i5 Freedom of the person under the pro tectic of the habeas corpus.
 iA Trial by iuIies impartially sclectei the golden economic rule tha. no more taxes shoald be levied upon the people, in any way, than are necessary to meet the honest expenses of government, and you have a body of principles to sin az palnst which as been political death to every party hitherto to sin against which in the future will be political suicide.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
The speech was frequently interruptedby

Inc speech was frequenuy lnterruptedby loud applause.
 Mir. Shewater, of Missouri, offered Q resolution, to the effect that the lowing of taxes to the support one industry at the ex- pense of another, is foreign to the spirit of our government. It was referred to the Committee on Resolutions. The chair then stated that the secretary would read a petition. It proved to be from tbe Woman's Convention, recently held in Washington, stating that two of their number had been delegated to address the Democratic Con vention, and requesting ten minutes. It was resolved to hear them.
 At this point, resolution was read and adopted expressing sincere sorrow on ac- count of Gen. Phil H. Sheridan's illness, and extending to him the sympathy of tho Convention. It expressed hope for his re coyery.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
ALLEN c. THURMAN.

1867, elected United States senator for years 1S69-75; reelected for the term ending in 1881.
 Since then MT. Thurman has been honored by many positions in public and private life and stands to day among his fellow citizens, irrespective of party, as one of the ablest and most honorable of American citizens. His campaign will be unsmirched by hint of public or private scandal.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

at gIsheu with preliminary us the great ae- blaze led int cOmp the proceedings Of this convention with prayer" Bishop Cranberry forward ana aoae'" '"' A'"' VI NANNY ~ follows Almighty lifted far over us o a @ ye Thou the people Thy We thank Thee Tor n
 
 
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The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

Allen G. Thurman, of Ohio, known among his admirers as the Modest Roman of them all," was born in
 Lynchburg, Virginia, Novmber IS, 1913; went to Ohio in 1919; admitted to the bar in 1885; represented Ohio in the 29th congress; was judge of the su- preme cout of the state from 1851 to 1856; elected governor of the state in
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

AGNIFICENT was the spectacle pre- uented the Democratic enthusiast when their National Convention opened it's session for the year of grace, 1888, on
 Tuesday morning, June 5th, in the city of St. Louis. Ex-Senator Barnum of Connecticut, chairman of the Democratic national committee, at 12:35 p. m. rose from his chair and with the gavel smote the desk one sturdy blow. Then the numerous bands which were discoursing music in various parts of the hall ceased, the loud talking and the cheers which
 oreeted the appearance of each distin-
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
PRESIDENT GROVER CLEVELAND.

Who was enomnated for the Presidency m June oth amid tremendous CaldweI March lsth lsS7 From childhood a student and nna Aaue at ohu N i he graduated with bao
 er puonc in New York satisfying him be moved to buno N r. The sterling character there soon ed attention and he elected fo,nad
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
Mir. Collins Speech.

HE Democratic hosts seemed in no great hurry to get into th Convention hall when the doors opened on the 9th. There was great interest manifested. but not such as is engender- ed by a long and bitter contest. Outsiders, not delegates, seemed the anxious ones, and the galleries were soon full.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

The day was warm and fans and handker- chiefs were constantly going.
 Henry Watterson. A. P. German and w H. Barnum were among the prominent early arrivals. The Thurman delegations, as they entered the hall were known by red 'baDdana" bandkerchiefs which hung from pockets or were wound around the hats The Gray men carried gray handkerchiefs or wore gray hats. The black men while not numerous were earnest and their color was often seen, The contest of the colors was at once amusing and suggestive.
 The first mention of President Cleve- lands name in the convent ion was made in the resolution offered by Mir. Mallory of Florida. It was the signal for an outburst of applause which completely. drowned the Secretary's voice After waiting severa seconds, prepared to resume the reading he left the resolution fall to his side He waited for the better part of minute be- fore the applause subsided sufficiently to permit him to resume the reading of the resolution.
 At i0:20 Chairman White called the Con vention to order. The proceedings of the committee on permanent organization was read, and endorsed as a whole.
 At the first mention of Patrick A. Collins, of Boston, as Permanent Chairnen, an inn mense yell of approval arose throughout the convention A full minute passed when Chairman White suggested that it was about time for Mir. Collins to take his seat
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

The secretary called the roll of States and as each State was called, the chairman of the delegation re- sponded with the names of members of committees as follows:
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

ESSRS Barnum, O'Day and Flower started down tte hall to escort the Chair man to his seat there was another hearty round of applause. Mir. Collins hay ing mounted the platform under the escort of Messrs Barnum and Flower, tenn porary Chairman White stepped forward and thanked the Convention for the courtesy it had shown him. He then handed to Gen. Cotlins the ailveP
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
The Committees.

l. A B A M A-Com mittee on credenti- als, J. c. Webb; committee on per manent or ganiZa- tion, Jesse F. Stal- ing; committee on resolutions, Henry c. Tompkins.
 The secretary pro ceeded with the call of the roll of states as follows:
 Ark a n sas-Com- mittee on creden- tials, A. s. Morgan 1; committee on per manent organiza- ton, N. T. Du- resolutions, w. L.
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

E ENNSYLVANIA-- Committee on ere
 dentials, John H. Or
 wis; committee on <permanent organiza- <tion, Lewis c. Gas
 sidy; committee on resolutions, W. H. >Mutchler.
 . Rhode Island Committee on ere
 dentials, Charles H. Page; permanent organization, F. O.
 Riley: on resolutions, Jesse Metcalf.
 South Carolina Committee on creden-
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

tials. Charles H Page; permanent organiza- tion, O. NJ. Doylei resolutions John T. Sloan, Jr. ,,
 Tennessee Committee on credentials, M. c. McQr can; permanent organization, John
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

cure for all classes of female weak ness,- such as prolapsus. inflammation, periodical pains, etc. For sale by all
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

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The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

1 am, witn Kindest wishes for all friends, for a free ballot, a fair z~..s .-I .ho trsnror.h If dar,nc-
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

ie made to the civilized world through its silyery tones Of the second unanim- bus nomination of the reople's choice for President-Grover Cleveland"
 Senator German of Mar, land passed up the following resolution, which was read by the secretary:
 Resolved, That the roll of States and Territories be now called, and that each delegation name one memher to act as member of a committee on credentials; one member on the committee on permanent or ganization, and one member on the commit tee on resolution; and that all resolutions on relation to the platform of the Democrat ic party be referred to said committee with out debate
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

nuuw wuen uIu l.. r. realnersJon do any farming?" This seems to be a
 rsa, Mir Featherston belongs to
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23
UNANIMOUSLY. CHOSEN
President Cleveland Renomnated by His Party Without
 Dissenting Voice.
Allen t. Thurman of ohio Nominated for vce-Presdent
 the United States on First Ballot.

The National Democratic Convention at St. Lous Great En-
 thusiasm and It's Work
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

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 ,.s and defeat the enemies or good
The Forrest City times., 1888-06-23

Lieutenant Governor White, of CaiioIn'a' upon taking the chair made ringing aooiess to the convention which was received aliiu the greatest enthusiasm. His remarks upon tariff reform which were in line with rresi- dent Cleveland's message were the occas'o' of the widest demonstrations Of applause At the conclusion of the temporary chairlhah address. Governor Green of New eeisey, secured the floor and said: 'Mr Presioen'' l offer the following resolutions -..o.,.;. :.
 Resolved, That the rules of the last Dsaa convention govern this body until otherwise subject the following modification That m s9e,n5 for candidates for President and Vlce-r n,i the no state shall be allowed to change us sote s,ate roll of the states has besa called and every % .ha has cast it's vote After slight dlseussion 'n' resolution was adopted.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
A Blind Mans Ingenuity.

will you please get my watch right
and tell me what the time Is now; IL has
run down
The speaker was blind, and he handed
a handsome gold stemwinder TO his friend.
The friend put the watch right, told the
time and then handed it bacR 10 his blind
friend, saying "Of what use is a watch
to your How can you tell the timer
you have just set the watch at GUAR
ter to g" said the blind man, ''and now
It is fully wound up. II l wish to know
what the time is this evening ! shall wind
the watch and count each Of the clicks as
l turn the key. There axe forty-hve
clicks, for example. Now l have found
that nine clicks correspond to 100 min
utes, so that if there are forty-fve clicks
it will mean that eight hours and twenty
minutes have elapsed since the time the
watch was set, making the time Eve min
utes past 10 o'clock. always remember
what the time was when ] wound 1t up
last, and so by little care and calcula-
ton can always come very near what the
time s"-New York Mail and Express.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28
A Bows brilliant Exnedlent.

a little boy dropped his drumstck into
a well In vain he entreated papa, mamma,
the gardener. the fOotman, the cOachman,
the cook, the housemaids, TO 20 down into
the well 10 recover the drumstick. In this
distress a brilliant cXpedient occurred 20
Master Tommy. He secretly carried of
all the plate from the sideboard and threw
It down into tie we'll Great was the con-
sternation when the plate was missed,
aud an active search for the robbers took
place. In the midst Of the alarm and con-
fusion Master Tommy runs in out Of
breath with the news that he had found
the plate. "Where9" was the cry. Down
the well, " replied Tommy. II see it quite
plain, shining at the b0ttom-spo0ns,
ladies', bread baskets, salyers and all. -
The family hurried TO the well, at the bot
tom of which, sure enough, the plate was
seen. A ladder was procured, a servant
descended, and the plate was brought up.
Just before the last article was fished up
Master Tommy whispered to the servant:
John, will thank you TO bring up my
drumstick when you go down for the soup
ladle New York Evening World.
The Daily times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1886-1889, 1888-01-28

The two South Carolina senators are
striking figures and Butler looks ike a
French count, with lis silver mustache
shining out from The background OF his
forid complexion. lie Is man Of clas-
steal culture, and he prldes himself on his
blood. which Is rather blue. He dates
back to tn dukes of Ormond in Ireland,
and he has, doubt pot, his own coat OF
arms. Like Ransom, he was also Con-
tolerate soldier, and he lost his right leg
1T the battle of Brandy Station. He be-
came n major general, and be was elected
10 the United States senate in 1871.
Wade Hampton has shaved off his side
whiskers, and with them has gone his
likeness TO the emperor of Germany. |
don't think the change has added TO his
distinguished air, and bis silver nuitache
looks puny compared with the hair that
he lost. Hampton is also blue blooded,
and he was noted cavalry leader during
the war. He followed Jefferson Davis
when he retreated from Richmond, and
he served until all hope was abandoned.
irving to rejoin Davis on his last retreat
through the south.
Gen. walthall, of Mississippi, has
Lamar's seat In the senate, and he may
come 10 the front during this session. He
is an able lawyer and a good speaker, and
his six feet of muscle aud bone are carried
erect. He hasa good presence, and bis
long. thin, scholarly face is set of by long
lowing hair, which hangs almost 10 his
shoulders, and which curls as II kisses bis
collar. This hair is combed back from q
high forehead, and had not Walthau SO
cultured a face he might be thought to
look little like Buffalo Bill. His face is
stronger aud higher in tone, however,
| and the chief likeness lies in the length OF
the hair.
George, of Mississippi, Is plain, blunt
man, like Brutus, and he don't care q
cent for his dress. 1t is not true, how
ever, that HIS pantaloons we're cut out
with circular saw, ard be Is by nc
means badly dressed man He is a
good lawyer, and he has published ten
volumes OF the reports Of the high court
of errors Of his state, and BIO has made q
digest of all the decisions Of the supreme
court Of Mississippi He Is noted
LAWYER, and has much good common
sense. He lives very plainly, though
well, and be rides in street car ard does
not believe in coachmen with bugs on
their hats.
Then might speak Of the learned Nor
gan, Of Alabama, who has, perhaps, more
information than any other man IN Tue
senate, and of Pugh, who Is full OF plan
common sense and BY no means LACKS
ability. could tell you OF eau, o.
Florida, who 10 one Of the strongest OF tne
Democratic members, and a talk witn
Ish&m @. Harris would be check fuu o.