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Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
The Convention.

JAMESTOWN, OAK, May 15.-[Special to
the TRIBUNE.] The scheme to elect ten
delegates to Chicago received the sanction
of most of the delegates on hand to-day,
but at 9 o'clock tonight the new South
Dakota contingent arrived and extremists
like Sterling, Judge Bennett, "Governor''
Mellette, Myers and others advocated
fourteen-eight for the state of South
Dakota and six for North Dakota. AT a
caucus Of the Central Dakota counties to-
night these men got a resolution in favor
of this scheme through. tits not expected
to hold, however, and probably at least
twelve counties will break away at the
caucus to be held in the morning. At mid
night matters have crystalized so that it is
safe to predict that Colonel Plummer will
nominate Colonel Price of Sanborn county
for temporary chairman. He will be
accepted by all sections. There are so
many candidates that it is
IMPOSSIBLE TO PREDICT DEFINITE
RESULTS.
North Dakota has held no caucus yet.
South Dakota will hold one in the morn
ing. The strongest men so far are La
Moure of Pembina, Richardson Of Grand
Forks, Stone of Fargo, Sullivan of Aurora,
Moody of Black Hills, Bailey of Sioux
Falls and Matthews Of Brookings. It is
conceded on all sides that Colonel Plummer
will be elected as delegate at large. A
scheme to elect more than ten delegates or
to assume that the national convention
would admit dalooafas from txUO sanarate
states is too ridiculous to receive serious
consideration by the convention. The COM
plexion of the convention is strong for
Blaine, but the delegates will be un-
instructed
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18

morning, and as the Des Moines river is
rising very rapidly, there is no telling what
the result will be. The overflow is con.
stantly increasing, covering more land
every day, and the water is getting deeper.
Vast quantities of water are pouring over
the levee about mile north Of Alexan-
drla, which forms swift current that
sweeps through the town and threatens to
carry away a number Of houses whose
foundations have been weakened by the
prolonged inundation. Many families
have abandoned their homes and sought
temporary quarters elsewhere.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
CAPITAL CHAT.
A WARM ARGUMENT.

a WARM ARG GUMENT.
A lively passage occurred between Mr..
Scott and Brumm during the debate in the
house this afternoon, the latter charging
Scott with contributing towards paying
coal and iron police in the coal region. Mr..
Scott said: mo, sir, you made that charge
against me-" "and," interrupted Mr..
Brumm," II am going to prove it." 81 will
make you prove it," cried Mr.. Scott We
hemently. II am going to call you before
the bar of the house to make YOU prove
it." Sand will prove it, shouted Mr..
Brumm. ut is false, sir, as hell ITSELF"
retOrted Mr.. Scott.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
The Pension Appropriation Bill Dis
cussed, Amended and Passed
in the Senate.
Mr.. Beck Accuses Both Parties of
Pandering to Public Opinion
and Pension Agents.
The Bill Passed to Amend the Stat
utes in Relation to Timber
Depredations.
CONGRESSIONAL.
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, May T.-The report of
the conference committee on the house
bill in regard to the Cincinnati centennial
exposition was presented and agreed to.
The pension appropriation bill was then
taken up, the question being on the amend
ment reported by the committee on ap-
preparations to strike out the words "that
in all pensions to widows payments shall
be made from the date of the death of the
husband" and to insert "that all payments
which have or which shall hereafter be
granted under the general laws regulating
pensions to widows in consequence of
death occurring from cause which orig
mated in service since March 4, 1861, shall
commence from the date of the death of
the husbands" Mr.. Cockrell moved to
amend the amendment by striking out the
words switch have been Or" SO as to con-
fine its application to future pensions. He
estimated that the additional cost under
the senate amendment would be Slab 900:
if his own amendment were adopted, the
additional cost for 1889 would be $756,OOO.
Mr.. Blair commented sarcastically on the
liberty recently displayed in the house of
representatives towards those who had
served on the union side in the war of the
rebellion, commenting particularly on the
report of the house committee on pensions
to remove the arrearage limitations which
would cost mere bagatelle of $250,OOOO0O.
Mr.. Beck spoke with some bitterness as to
the course of the house committee on pen
sions and admitted that both parties were
pandering equally to what is called sspub-
lie opinion," that is, to the efforts of pen
sion agents. He expected,!in his oppose
ton to all such measures, to have to play
pretty nearly "a lone hand" He declared
it his purpose, whenever the tax bill came
before the senate, to move an income tax
to be applied to pensions. so that holders
of accumulated wealth should contribute
to the support of those who were supposed
to have made such sacrifices for the pre-
servation of that wealth. Finally vote
was taken OH the amendment offered by
Mr.. Cockrell and it was disagreed to-yeas
20, nays ga party vote, except that Mr..
BlOdgett voted with the republicans in
henegative. The amendment reported by
the committee on appropriations was then
agreed to without division and the bill was
passed.
The senate then passed among other
bills the house bill to amend the revised
statutes in relation to timber depredations.
After passing thirty-fve bills the senate
adjourned till Monday.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
Ingersoll Favors Gresham.

WASHINGTON, May l6.-Col. "Bob' In
gersoll was asked to-day to give bis rea-
sons for supporting Gresham and replied:
s'In the first place, regard him as well
qualified for the position. He is capable,
level headed and honest. In the second
place, Judge Gresham is not involved in
any of the party quarrels. He belongs to
no faction. In the third place believe he
can be elected.,'
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
CONVERSATIONAL.
The Senate.

WASHINGTON, May 18-The resolution
offered in the senate by Mr.. Vestlast Mon
day. providing for select committee to
examine the questions touching meat and
meat products of the United States, was
taken up and Mr.. Vest proceeded to ad-
dress the senate on the subject. He said
that in spite of the increased consumption
abroad among the people with whom the
American people were in the closest COM
mercial intercourse, and with the ad-
ditional fact that during the last terrible
winter 100000 head of cattle perished in
Montana alone, the price of beef was stead
lily declining to the producer, when it was
advancing to the consumers. The pur-
poses Of his resolution was to find out why
this was SO. Mr.. Anderson said that rep
resenting one of the great cattle producing
states of the country, he felt very great
interest in the resolution and was in
hearty sympathy with Mr.. Vests desire to
have that important matter thoroughly in
vestigated. He read statements showing
that 1921 ,407 head ofcattle had been killed
and sold in 1887 by five Chicago firms, Ar
mour, Swift and others, and that their
profit was about $50 per head and that
they had then divided the enormous sum
Of over $54,000,000. Mr.. Vest disclaimed
all idea of rejecting on the people of Chi
cago. He did not know but that St. LOUIS.
if it had the same chance, would have
availed itself of arrangements made with
the railroad companies. On motion of MIR.
Plumb the resolution was amended so as
to include other agencies of transportation
and with Cullom's amendment, the resolu-
tion was agreed to.
The senate then passed the senate bill
appropriating S5OOOOO for making final
surveys and estimates for, and commence
ment of, the work Of construction of a
boat railway either in Oregon or Washing
ton territory around obstruction to navi-
CATION in the Columbia river at the Dalles
and Celido falls.
The senate then passed the senate bill to
amend the act for the immediate transpor-
tation Of dutiable goods. extending its
operation to Duluth, Mimi; also the senate
bill authorizing the Forest City & Water
town Railway company to construct a
bridge across the Missouri river at Forest
City, D. T. Also the house bill authorizing
the construction of a railroad bridge
across the Red River of the North by
North Dakota & Pacific Railway company.
The senate bill fixing the compensation of
inspectors of hulls and boilers in the dis
tricts of Michigan and Superior at s1,5OO a
year. Also the senate bill to pay various
claimants for cotton taken by Gen. Burn
side to strengthen military works at Knox
Vile, Tenn.
Having passed thirty-eight bills, the SEN
ate proceeded to executive business and
soon adjourned.
The House.
The house devoted the day to the discus
e;o,, ,f %l,o Ar;1Ic u;fr Ken
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
Dakota odd Fellow..

HURON, May 16.-[Special to the Pioneer
Press. s.]-The Dakota grand lodge, /. o. O..
F., elected officers as follows: Grand mas
ter, G. P. Emerson of Sioux Falls; deputy,
E. A, Nugent of Fargo; warden, c. Laral-
ley of REYNOLDS; secretary, R. r. Briggs of
Sioux Falls; treasurer, Geo. w. Snow of
Springfield. The grand encampment elect
ed as grand chief patriarch, j. F. Wooley
of Ashton.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
Prof. Balduin,s Great Lean.
"rhe Tribune Again Endorsed"

MINNEAPoL1s, May 16.-Prof. Baldwin,
after waiting a week on account of bad
weather, made his balloon ascension and
parachute descension in the presence of q
big crowd to-day. The weather was un-
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
The Queen Sick.

LONDON, May 16.-Alarming rumors pre-
vail here this morning as to the condition
of the queens health. 1t is reported that
she is suffering from severe nervous
shock, attributable to her continental
journey.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
Probably for Gresham.

= MINNEAPOLIS, May 16-A gentleman
prominent in party circles, close to Lang.
don, says he has assurances from LanRdon
that after Alger he will vote for Gresham.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18

fsye.asbls, favor sl,s, the wind blowing in angry
Jumped at the height Of nearly mile, col
lapsinR his balloon before he did So The
parachute worked beautifully. It was
thrilling sight.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
The Rampant Mississippi.

ST. LOUIS, May 17.-From Keokuk word
comes that it was thought that the worst
was over, but a very heavy rain set in this
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
Nebraska State Convention.

NoDrdSAst SCAC0 COuV0uC1Oue
OMAHA, May 16-The platform adopted
by the republican state convention ar
raigns the democratic party for its failure
to keep its promises made in the platform
of 1884; for its failure to reduce the surplus
and make the necessary expenditures for
public improvements; for the effort now
making to tear down the American system
republican party: We condemn the action
of the democratic majority in congress,
which after repeated pledges of tariff re-
form has utterly failed. The Mill's bill is
denounced and the democrats are con-
demned for no attempt to put down the
corporate trusts.
BLAINE OR DEPEW.
New HAVEN, May 16-The republican
state convention to-day cheered the names
of Blaine and Depew with almost equal
heartiness. The ballot for delegate at
large resulted as follows: Samuel Lessen
don, Samuel Warner, E. S. Day and E. S.
Heney. The platform denOunces the presi-
dents tariff policy, calls for liberal PEN
siOns, ridicules the administrators civil
to the nominee OF the Chicago convention.
AN1Es OR DORIAN?
ST. PAUL, May 16.-The all absorbing
question agitating the discussions of the
delegates gathering here for the state DEM
Ocratic convention tomorrow is whether
A. A. Ames OF Minneapolis or Michael
Doran, chairman of the state committee,
shall lead the delegation to st. Louis.
Chances seem rather in favor of DOran,
though Ames claims 1872 OF the 1855 dele
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
The House

The house devoted the day to the discus.
sion of the Mills tariff bill.
Bismarck weekly tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1943, 1888-05-18
OPPOSING THE MILLS BILL.

OPPUSlNG THE MILLS BILL.
BUFFALO, May 16-The republican
state convention met at noon. The COM
mittee on permanent organization had q
long wrangle over a chairman between the
Blaine and Depew men, compromise be-
ing finally reached. The resolutions ap-
prove the action of the republican men1-
bers of congress in opposing the Mills bill.
James Varnum arose and killed the OppO-
sition to Senator Hiscock by reading q tel
egram from Levi Morton asking that his
name be not used in the convention. Close
ly following him George Bliss arose and
without speech placed in nomination for
delegates at large Chauncy M. Depew,
Frank Hisc0ck, Warner Miller and ThOs.
G. Platt. By vocafrcerous acclamatiOn
they were endorsed and elected by the con-
ventiOn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23
LOCAL BREVITIES.
The mercury in the thermometer to-day
o'clock in the shade stood at 94o

The mercury in the thermometer to-day at 2
o'clock in the shade stood at 940.
There will be preaching at the Aged Home on
tomorrow afternoon by Rev. N. NJ. Carroll, OF
Roberts Chapel NJ. E. Church.
Telephone communication between this city
and the neighboring counties has been reestab
lished and the Office reopened at No. Ala King
street.
The falling off in the coal trade at this city and
Georgetown and the substitution of bsrges for
sailing vessels has caused scarcity of cUastwise
vessels at these ports
Yesterday Detective Mahon, of Washin2 ton, re-
covered in this city watch stolen from Mr..
Gtaut, of Washington. by James Moore, colored,
now under arrest there for burglary.
At the request of number of young men, the
Mayor has modified his order concerning the
places where swimming can be INDUCED in after
eight o'clock in the evening, fixing helines north
OF Cameron and south Of Duke streets.
Collingwood. the new summer resort below this
city. is rapidly growing in popularity and yester
day the steamers Pilot Boy and Arrowsmith
ricd 1900 passengers there, tho occasion being
the excursion given by one of the Methodist
churches of Washington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

have been Il sufferer from catarrh for tho
past eight years. Having tried number of rem
eties advertised as sure cures without obtain
ing any relief had resolved never to take any
other patient medicines when friend advised
me to try Elys Cream Balm. l did so with great
reluctance but can now testify with pleasure that
offer usirg it for six weeks believe mysslf cur
ed 1t is most agreeable remody-an invalua-
BILE Bslm-Joseph Stewart, 624 Grand Ave
BROOKLYN.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

JUST ARRIVED IN ALExANDRIA-Truit
Vegetable LozenQe-the wonderful cure for
dyspepsia in any form. You can eat whatyou
wish and at the same time be cured. SOC. a
box For sale by E s. Lesdbeater & Bro,
w. F. Creighton & Co. and A. A. Wartieid,
Alexandria. je25 eo3ms.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

TIE WREcK.-The engine and cara which
we're wrecked near Clifton on Saturday last
were brought back TO this city yesterday
evening and put on one OF the side tracks IN
the yard OF the Midisnd depot. The cars
are friehtfully smashed and the wonder ex-
Pressed by all who have seen them is that
any OF the passengers on them at the time
OF the accident could have escaped with
their lives. The baggage Car was so dam
aged that it was burned al the scene OF the
accident.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23
An Elegant Substitute

For oils, salts, pills, and all kinds of bitter,
nauseous medicines, is the very agreeable
liquid fruit remedy, Syrup of Figs. Recon-
mended By leading Physicians. Manufac'
tured only by the California Fig Syrup Com
psny, San Francisco, Cal. For sale by f.
Z. Leadbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

CHANGE IN SCHEDULE There will be a
change tomorrow in the schedule time of
traiu No. SO on the Virginia Midland R. W.
This train, heretofore arriving at Alexandria
at 7:45 a. m., will after Sunday arrive at 635
a. m. There is no other change at this end
of the line
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23
By 3. T. Lucas, Auctioneer.

DY VIRTUE OF A DEED OF TRUST executed
- by Eliza swapsbury, bearing date on the 7th
day of January, SS4, and recorded in deed book
No 13, folio 495. of the land records of the city
of Alexandria, Virginia, and at the request of the
holder OF the note secured thereby, the under
tigned, trustee therein named. will cffer for aale
at public auction, on TUESDAY, July 18th, 1888,
at II o'clock m, in front of the Royal street en-
trance to the Market building. the property con-
veyed in said deed Of trust, to wit
TENEMENT AND LOT OF GROUND in the
said city Of Alexandria. described as follows Be-
ginning on the north side of Cameron street at its
intersection with the west side of Patrick street.
and running west with Cameron street AZ feet ;
then north parallel with Patrick street 70 fee. {,
inches; then east parallel with Cameron street to
Patrick street; then south with Patrick street to
the beginning.
Terms of Sale: Cash.
Je1o is B. T. LUCAS, Trustee.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

FINED-The Lyrchburg Newc says: In
the Mayors Court yesterday, Mr.. Chas. P.
Neale. of Alexandria, dealer 10 tomb
stones. was fined SIS for selling and putting
up stone in this city without license. He
appealed to the Corporation Court"
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23
AUCTION SALES.
AUCTION SALES.
Hans HATS
ADMINISTRATORS SALE
OF
Hats, Caps, umbrellas Canes,
AT 400 KING STREET.

will sell the entire stock of Hats, &C, belong
ing to the late E. n. Adams. COMMENCING
JUNE =, and continuing for 30 days The stock
OF Hats is all of the latest styles and must be
sold regardless of cost
GS- All goods not sold by the 25th will be of.
fered at public auction TIA, dsy, ri 10 o'clock
a. m the sale to continue from day TO day till all
are disposed of.
Iss- The above sale is postponed to WEDNEs.
DAY the 9Th instant, at the same hour.
le4 tSO w. u SMITH. Admir-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

Most delightful smoke The "Old Vir-
GINA Cheroot." for 10 cents. Ask your
dealer for them. Dealers supplied by Chas.
King & Son, wholesale agents, Alexandria,
Va
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

The Old Virginia Cheroot. for 10 cents
Is as good smoke as the average cent
cigar on the market. For eale by dealers
generally.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23
MEDICINAL.

INVALlDS who have failed to find relief by The
i ordinary means of treatment for any of tho
following classes of disease, viz: Diseases of the
Lungs Diseases of the Heart. Diseases Of tbo
Liver and Stomach, Diseases of the Kidneys and
Bladder, Diseases Of the Bowels, including Ulce
ration of Rectum, Piles. Fistua Fissufe. Prolap
sus, &c, Nervous Diseases, Rheumatism, together
with all diseases peculiar to women, will receive
by return mail free book giving full iustruc
lions how they may become cured withnue tina
use of medicine by sending their address. with
principal symptoms, to postolice box 887. Wash
ihgton' u. Y. my21 twin
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

COMMENCEMENT ExERcIsEs.-The eyer
elses of the 55ih commencement ofSt. Johns
Academy will take place at Lannon'S Opera
House on Monday next at p. N. The or
der Of exercises will be as follows:
Susic l. yolapuk sslutatory. J. NJ. visnney
Eickliu. Va Music . Lee an essay. c. Orton
Brown jr, D. G. Music 3. Presentation OF
University Certificates. Music. 4. Graduation
Music 8. ysedictory. Joseph L. Sanford, Va.
9usic . Address 10 Graduates. Music. !.
Presentation OF Prizes Music
The snnuSl meeting of the Society OF Old stu
dents OF 81. Johns Academy will be held in the
lecture room at barracks on Monday night at nine
o'clock. Members csn obtain tickets TO CON-
nencement al barracks
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23
AIexanlIrla Gazetle.
SATURDAY EVENING, JUNE %.
LOCAL MATTERS

For this sectioa light to fresh westerly wins
stationary temperature fair weather.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

:. The remains of Mrs &. q NJ Kim. who died ~
New Orleans some months since passed through
!hs city yesterday on their way to Baltimore 1or
iHtement
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-06-23

THE A. L. The Alexandria Light To-
isutry at meeting called last night to de-
eide whether or not to attend the encamp-
ment of the Third Virginia Regiment ut
Charlottesville which commences on Monday
next, determined not to attend, large ma
i1rity of the members stating that their
business engagements would prevert them
leaving the city This action is surprise
20 many as it was thought til yesterday
that the Alexandria company would not
only 60 into camp but would carry Of all
the honors Of the occasion.
Last night Capt Mushbach telegraphed to
Col Wertenbaker the result of the meeting
and to day received an answer In which Il 9
Colonel expresses his disappointment and
regret that the a. L. |. will not he present
at the encampment and asking If the action
of the company could not De reconsidered.