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St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

/ a:rawb-rriea.
Onr snterprising citizen, Mr. Ma.
maud. is busily engaged in rsvar.
nishi"g his vehicles. to convey pas.
se"gsrs to any part Of the p,.ris,
he bss . stage. two carriages. one
buggy. and . very neat and light
snlky. and bic horses are Of tue
best mettls and guaranteed safe.
The "Clsmsntius A" Leaved an.
chor Yesterday morning for the
oyster banks; she will return Friday
and you can look for her on Sunday.
The election passed of quietly.
The Vaudeville precinct. Fourth
Ward. have another laurel to boast
Of-the State Democratic tickle. was
carried by u maturity over the Re-
puLlicaas.
Our noble New Camelia. With her
ever gallant captain. cLivalrous Of
dcsrs and hard-working crew. is
veil patron:zed. Ia ring always .
g"od quota Of passengers aud pleu-
ty OF freight. Everybody is anxious
to know when Oh. will begin her
daily trips. TsAsER.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

Bio REwARD.-The citizens oil
Washington parish have subscribed
over $3.50 rs a reward for the ar
rest and conviction Of the person
or peqa0ns who murdered Merlin
Swanson and Samuel Smith. in this
parish; Sheriff Cook offers . re-
ward Of 500; Governor Nichols,
A. soon as he is inauguratsd. 0ughi
to offer at least $500. and tho Po-
lice Jury $3.50. This would make
$1,000, which should be sufficient
to secure the arrest ~ the murder.
ers and hiring them to justice.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
Land Office. New O,leans. L.,

Land Office. New O,lenns. La,
March Is. 1858. ]
Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing named settler has died notice OF his
intention To u,ake. final proof in support
of his CLAIM, aud that said proof will be
made before the ja.lss. or in his absence
tue clerk OF the District Court. at Cow
lngton. La, on Mvaidy. May Z,
1855, viz:
CLAIBORNE ". BLACKWELL,
Who made Homestead Entry No. $500.
for the northwest quarter of the north
west quarter. south half Of the north
ives: quarter, aud northeast quarter Of
the southwest quarter "f section %,
township !. south ran2e ID east, 81. lie.
tend merci;rs.
He names the following Witnesses to
prove his c,'nfinunu. residence upon
and cultivation 0f said land. viz:
Thomas Sanjiford, Mathew Brown,
John Stafford aud Eli staff ord, all OF st.
rsmmany parish, La.
'nh24 1t rmos j. BUTLER, Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
CONVICTION NAIL SERVICE.

WAsHnerox. April -. - Tn
Poetof6ce Department has Ut lac
yielded to The repeated efforts o.
Congressman Robertson, 10 inducs
It to establish . daily mail lap Scr
vice over the East Louisiana Rail
road from New Orleans TO Coviug.
ton. The Department has twice de-
cided adversely on the proposition,
but Mr.. Robertson. BY dint Of 70.
peated visits 10 the Postmaster
General and the Secoud Assistant,
succeeded in securing a services
which will be the longest lap Ger.
vice in the country. and will canes
the mails to be delivered in Gov
iugtou within two aud = half hours
after they leave Now Orleans. in.
stead Of - under the existing
scheme. twenty-six hours.
NV ORLEANS. April 20. 88.
EDIroR 81. TANHAxY FARxrR:
Tue above 10 clipped from the
Times Democrat Of Thursday. aud
il the Postofice Department wishes
to convey the idea that they have
done such . great favor - to grant
st. Tammany the Ionoes lap SER
vice in the country. it 10 IN error.
They have not done such . big
thing ~ would appear from The
shove, - will be seen from tue fol-
lowing rOutss. copied from the
official records:
Route 81. 039. Texae and Pacific,
Sierra Blanca to FL Peso. 81 $40
miles.
Route II, O05. between Stevenson
md chattanooga. 50 miles.
Route a. O3S. between Hammond
md Chicago. 20 miles.
Route g. OF. between Milwaukee |
ND Schlsisngsrvills. SSl miles.
Route -. between New Or.
sans and Pearl River. IS miles.
A comparison Of the above will
how that the Department 10 not
utitled to claim credit for this a.
be "longest lap route in The ooun-
ry." But for this much we are
hankfal. Yours truly.
e. s. Fs.eCsoN,
g. p. Agt, e l.. r. r.
i
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
VAUDEVILLE ITEMS.
VAUDEVILLE. April 10. 1883.

DAxDxvlLLE. April 10. 1883.
EDyroR 81. IAxHANY FAaxEs:
At last peace reigns in Warsaw
and the politicians have buried
their tomshawks. Tue disappointed
candidates have taken passage on
the "Air line" bound for Salt River.
Our town has settled back to il
usual qaistude. and the citizens
have returned to their regular o.
eapati"ns.
u 10 one Of the most beautiful
sights to b out on the Lake and
take view Of Vaudeville, with its
pretty summer residences. newly
painted, aud the white fences.
crowned - it seems By tho noble
live oaks aud magnolias, with their
evergreen foliage, aud tie locust
trees all in bloom. spreading tLeir
perfume ill over the vicinity.
The Crescent Hall 10 all aglow
with its new robe. ready for guests.
Colonies 10 on hand, and l s~s
registered for last week the names
Of e Jung. vile and child, Mr. Raih-
BY and Col L johnson.
At Frappart's they have finished
their rspsirs. and the following
were Registered there the past
week: General Jno g Hazard, ID
Peets and wife. A s Lecbe. James
O'Kecbs. ] E Weetm0re.
The seorss ere I'll very busy. and
nave large stocks on hand.
The butchers have in market the
insst besf. veal aud mutton, and |
,ur market IL stocked with ill sorts
1 vegetables ard most palatsl,ls |
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
Land Office. New Orle.ns, La. }
March ~. l888

Notice 10 hereby given that the fol.
lowing named settler has filed notice ol
bis intention TO make hpal proof in
sup port Of hls claim. and that sal proof
vill be made before the judge. CT in his
absence the clerk Of the district court,
At Covingtop. La. on 1tssdsy. May Is.
1851. viz:
PLEASANT BROWN.
Who made homestead entry No. 623S.
for the northeast quarter Of the south
west quarter Of section II. town ship 4,
south range 10 east. ~ Hele0a meridian.
He names the following witnesses 70
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of said land viz:
James Tillman. William Todd, vii.
liam Tyson and Lncas BALKAN, all Of
~. Tsmman = parish. La
m'.3l6 g. Ts,,s. J. BurI ER. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
FIRE.

The residence of Mr. ]. II. Abney,
on the opposite side Of the river
from Covington. was totally de.
stroyed by fire about 4 o'clock yes.
terday afternoon. We learn that
most Of the furniture was saved,
through the efforts Of citizens ard
the men employed on tue railroad
bridge; but a large quantity Of pro-
visions. family stores. etc. were de.
stroyed With the building. The
FIRE originated in the smoke house.
The loss is severe one to Ms. Alb.
ney, who is one of our oldest and
most respected citizens. and be has
the sympathy Of tue entire CON-
munity in HE misfortune. The loss
is estimated ct about $4,000.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
500 REWARD.

The undersigued will pay the above
reward for the arrest and conviction OF
the murderer or murderers OF II. swan.
con and Samuel smith.
W. B. Cook,
Sheriff st. Tammany Parish. La.
CovIxoToS. La. April Is. 1883.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
LIST OF LETTERS

Remaining in the Covington (La.
Postof6ce. Friday. April 10. 1883
PersoOs calling for the sa,ns vii
please say adve, tiss.i:
Ard Robert Mrs. in care Of
Robert More
Cooper Dororx Miss
CALLER Il F
Davenport Aaron
FOxwOr.b II
HOnxe Sam
kimball q E
Myers F ] Manufacturing Co
Nendo~ Robert
Perrisr r
Seymour w
Sheridan Jas
Scbiam LIS
VsillOn Angelic Mrs
II not called tor in thirty days
from date. the above letters will he
sent to the Dead Letter Office.
A fee Ut one cent additional post.
age is required on oil advertised
letters.
The Postoflice will be open. on
Sunday. from 7:3O 70 8 o'clock A. 4.
CmAs. HEiNrz. r. n.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

HOUSE, FoR SAL..-A two-store
frame etore building on Columbia
street il offered for sale. For fur
sher particulars apply to F. Con-
thier. in Covington. or to r. Nam
int, in Vaudeville.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
Mr. Frank Ladner, the popular

Mr. Frank Lsdner. the popnlsE
CONDUCTOR of the East Louisiana
Railroad. has placed us under
many obligations this week by
supplying ns with the latest city
papers, with the election returns.
two days ahead Of the mail Such
favors are highly appreciated by
MS and We return many thanks.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

NorIcE-All parties coming fo'
freight on the schooner Pippo will
he furnished with q ticket giving
them free passage over the ferry at
Covin2ton. by applying TO Capt +.
NJ. Pippo.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
JAMES TlLLMAN.
Land Office. New Orleans. La,
March 4. l808.

Notice is hereby given that the follow
ing nainel settler has filed notice Of his
intention to make final proof in support
Of his claim. and that sail proof will he
made before the judge. or in his alb
sence the clerk Of the District Court,
at Covington. La. Saturday. May Is,
1858. viz:
JERRY GARRETT, JR.,
Who made homestead entry No. 676A.
for che west half Of the southeast quar-
ter Of section 10. township 4, south
range ID east. ST Helena meridian,
He names the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of sad land, viz:
Edward Brown. Milton Core. Thomas
Cyprien. Pleasant Brown, all Of st.
rAmmany parish. La.
mh3l 1t THos. J. BUrLEn. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
Land Office. New Orleans, La.
April lG. 1R88

y
Notice il hereby given that the follow.
ing name.i settler has fled notice OF his
intention 10 make iuxl proof under
SEQ. 1901, Il. y. Of U. 81 in support
Of his claim, and that said proof will
be made before che Judge ar in his alb
sence the Clerk of the District Court,
At COvingtOn, La. ON Saturday,
June 8. 1883, viz:
JOSEPH CHINNERY.
Who made homestead entry No. 9353.
for the southwest quarter of sectisn 20.
township 8. south range " east, st. He.
lena Meridian.
He names the following witnesses to
proves his continuous residence upon
and cultivation of said land, viz:
]. ID. Davis. e. q. w. Cooper. A. D.
Griffin and Fritz Buchine, all of st.
Tammany parish. la.
sp2l Ct THoa ]. DurrIR. Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

There was a delightful social
gathering at the residence OF Mr.. Z.
T.. Smith last night. We were hon
ored with an invitation but we're
unable to attend. We return many
thanks, however. for . liberal cup
ply of choice cake from the fair
o,~~kAco
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
Marshal's Sale.
MAYORs OFrycE, J
COvINGrUN. April IL. 1888. (

10s 1000.
Notice is hereby given that the nm Ter
signed, pursuant 10 au orlinanc. If tn.
town OF COvingtOn, La, adopted May -,
1885. will proceed to sell ut public auc-
ton. at the door of the Mayors Office,
in the town Of COvington. La. Wednes-
day. April =. 1855, commencing ut
the hour Of II o'clock ~. the follow
ing described property. to-wit:
!. Six head Of half-SrOwn Hogs.
marked crop aud split in one ear and
under-bit in the other.
:. One hslf-grown Hog marked crop
and split in one ear and crop und un-
der bit IN the other.
3. One Zig marked crop. black and
white spotted.
Terms Of sale, cash.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

AND DoN'r You FoRoEr 1.-THE
Picoyxnc is now very anxious to
eliminate. and urges The people "a
burn Sas and fireworks. In tho Ok.
citemeat oensed by the glorious
result q tkCelectiou, It mnst not
Iva sorootten that the PicsyxHe car
rioI AIilnsl.nrg.-poIy SAFES.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

Our fast Pearl Job press came in
handy last week; We printed owe.
seven thousand ward tickets, in
Guiding all tue wards except the
Sixth,
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

DR.. s. A. Smith. the Dentist. viii
arrive in Covington Oh Sunday.
the 22d inst. and remain . few
days. Call and see him, at the
Sterling House.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

Work fis progressing finely o.
the railroad bridge across the Bogue
Fslia. and in q few short weeks the
trains will enter ouf town.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
For Rent.

Tho WEAVER PLACE, FORMERLY III.
,snsnt place. in Govinston. BEAUTIFUL.
y situated on the BoguA Falia. will,
fina bathing. boating aud fishing. and
charming scenery. Splendid location
for u simmer AMI water hotel. It con-
taAns thirteen rJ.,,,is. Kitchen, bath.
house, stable. etc. Gas throughout tue
house. AMI spacious halls and gale riss
uustairx All ! doxu. Two large cisterus
and fine spr,nx on the place.
Alec the NEWELL. place.
For further infos aation. apply to
II. L. q. WEAVER,
C.ciagtna. La.
Vessels desiring to load sand On
either Of these PLACES will sppl. to the
above before loading.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
EDWARD BROWN.

Who made homestead entry No. 6lI9
for the southwest quarter Of the north
west quarter of section -. township 4
south range ID east, 81. Helena meridian
lie names the following witnesses L
prove his continuous resi .lence upon
and cultivation Of said land, viz:
Jerry Garrett. Jr., Eli Garrett, Pleas.
ant Brown. Milton Gore. all of st. Tam.
many parish, La
u,b3! St Tuos. ]. BurLgR, Register
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
CovIxGroS. Ia. April IL. 1883.
CONVICTION FERRY

The undersigned has established .
Ferry across the Bogne FsliA. at Coviny-
ton. on the Big Bridge road. Nv fiat is
new and guaranteed safe and sound. l
will be responsible for all damages oc.
curing on board the fat. Will make
crossings night and day.
FAkE Fox The ROUND Tar.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

FOR SALE CHEAP-A two-seai.
ed. square top Carriage. strongl.
baiIt and in good order. Apply II
this Office.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
Land Office. New Orleans. In, !
March 8. 1887.

Notice n hereby given that the follow.
Ing named settler has fil.d notice of his
intention to make final proof in sup-
port Of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the judge. or in his
absence. the clerk of the district court.
at COvington. La, on Friday. May
Is. 1855, viz:
JAMES TlLLMAN,
who made homestead entry No. 6S27.
for the southeast quarter Of the north
east quarter and nortl east quarter Of
the southeast quarter Of section l. town
ship S. south range 10 east. and south
vest quarter Of the northwest quarter
and northwest quarter of the southwest
quarter Of section q. township 5. south
range II east. It Helena meridian.
lie uames the following witnesses to
prove his continuous residence upon
and cultivation Of sai lani, viz:
Jerry Garrett, Jr.. Ell; Garrett, Pleas
ant Brown. Edward Brown. all OF St.
Tammauy parish, La
mh3l 1t THos. j. BUrLER. Register.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21


Succession Of Julius Fischer.
The State of Louisiana. Parish of 81
Tnmmany-Eisi,teenth Judicial Dis
trict court.
BY virtue Of AN order of sale from
the honorable the aforesaid court, anil
"a me directed, bearing date March -,
Less
| will proceed to sell at public auc-
ton, ut the door of the courthouse. in
the town Of COvington. parish and State
aforesaid. on SATURDAY, the 2Sth day
Of April. lssS, between legal sale
honrs. the folio xing described proper
~. to-wit:
REAL E,TATE.
The northwest quarter oi section 3,
township q, south range IL east, and
improvements.
MOvAELES.
Thirty bbls. potatoes, 1 horse. ! cart,
! safe. ] harrow, q chickens, 1 saw,
hogs. 1 goats, l grin.lstone, / key nails
No. q. I donble-trec. Z sinsie-.rees. I
shovel. spade, ] rake, l hoe. z window
s,shes. : panel doors. l clock.
Terms vi sale. cash.
W. B. Cook. Sheriff.
Covington. us.. March %. 1883.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

Election tin,ea. many ere called
bat few are chosen.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

We will endeavor to publish the
fnll returns for Justice Of the Peace
and Constable throughout the I ar.
ish next week.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

FoR RENr-Four rooms and a
kitchen. Inquire ct E. Damiens'
barber shop.
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

Look ont for the oyster boat TO-
morrow. THIS is the last r" month
of the season.
Coroner H A Mortee made q good
PUN for reelection. considering tb.
fact that be was not . candidate
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21
Land Office, New Orleans, La,
March q. lA88

Notice il hereby given that the follow
ing named Settles has died notice Of his
intention TO make Anal proof in sup
port Of his claim. and that said proof
will be made before the Judge. or in his
absence the clerk Of the Distinct Court.
q Covington. L~.. ON Friday. May
Is, 1855, viz:
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

ALEX. BAND. Observer,
Vaudeville Station. La
St. Tammany farmer. [volume] (Covington, La.) 1874-current, 1888-04-21

, Covington needs . FIRE engine.
Evening journal., 1888-09-19
ADJOURNMENT AFAR OFF.
rhe Democratic Members of tho Houss
Caucus In Vain


Caucus In Vain.
WASHINGTON, Sept 1Q-At tho Democratic
aucus last night Mr.. Oates, Of Alabama,
afered q resolution authorizing the spealSor
Of the house and the presiding officer Of the
pnate TO declare both houses adjourned at
1oon ON Oct L Mr.. Oates sold that be
thought il would be good policy TO adopt the
resolution, as the responsibility for the fau-
nre 10 reduce surplus taxation would be
thrown upon the senate
Mr.. ToHnshend, of Illinois, moved TO amend
NJ Us to adjourn Sept q. The senato might
shen amend by naming Oct. L
Mr. Springer offered an amendment Tno-
viding that after Saturday next all leaves OF
absence asked for be granted, and meantime
That no business be transacted save the read
ing Of the journal II the senate passed a
Tariff bill leaves Of absence should be re
,alled. He was opposed TO tho Oates resolu-
hon. II he was Republican member Of the
house he would 60 dos4Afon his knees for the
passage of the resolution
Mr.. Sowden, OF Pennsylvania, said that all
the propositions should be voted down, as
they would prove injurious 10 the party.
Mr.. Mckinney, Of New Hampshire,
thought il would be suicidal for the Demo
Gratis 70 propose an adjournment.
Many other members spoke for and against
the resolution. Finally MIR. Whitohorne, OF
Tennessee, moved that the caucus adjourn
for one week
Mr. Holman moved that the caucus I'd
journ without day, and this was carried
Evening journal., 1888-09-19
DAMAGE eY THE STORM.
Tho Reservoir NJ Port Jervis Overflow
and Floods Streets and Cellars.

Tho Reservoir nj Port Jervis Overfio4ys
and Floods Streets and Cellars.
PoRT JERvIs, n Y, Sept l9.-The rain
storm which commenced hare ON Sunday
night continued until 5 o'clock Tuesday morn
ing. All Of the mountain streams in this
vicinity have overhowed their banks, and
much damage has been done The water In
the reservoir In the northern part Of this VII
lage rose 20 rapidly and to such height
that II was found necessary 10 open tha safe6y
gates ia order 10 save tho reservoir FROM die
struction. Tie escaping water rushed in tor
rents through the lower streets OF the suburb
eS Brooklyn, flooding oellars and Easements
and badly damaging pavements-the total
loss being estimated al from el2, 600 20
$1,000 At the reservoir some twenty feet
OF the masonry ot the confintng walls wa
damaged
Washouts on the Erie road delayed trains
about twelve hourA
A number OF breaks are also reported on
the Delaware and Hudson cnnAl
Al Milford, Pa the savmin a A d.
Brown was washed away, causing a loss of
5000
Evening journal., 1888-09-19
POLITICAL MASS MEETINGS.
Congressman Mills Addresses the Demo-
erats OF brooklyn. and Warner Miller
Talks 20 New York Republicans

Congressman Mills Addresses the Demo
erats OF brooklyn, and Warner Miller
Talks TO New York Republicans
BROOKLYN, Sept 1e.-The Democratic rat
ifcation meeting at the Academy of Music
last evening attracted large crowd Com
missioner Of Public Works John p. Adams
presided, and among the vice presidents We're
Mayor Chaplin, Judge Moore, District Attor-
ney Ridgway, ex-senator Jacobs Congress
man Felix Csmpbell Hugh Mclaughlin,
Rev c. Il Hall, Gen. Woodward and othor
prominent citizens
Resolutions indorsing tho national and
state ticket were adopted with enthusiasm.
Congressman Mills, Of Texas, was the first
speaker He said that the isue of the coming
sampaien was clearly defined by citizen Of
Maine while be was travelling in Europe. It
was question Of labor, this resident of
Maine said, from skin 70 pore, and back from
pore 10 skin. He accepted this, Mr.. Mills
said, as the Issue Of the campaign, and he
only asked % have the records Of the two
great parties placed before the people Of the
United States 70 have the question decided
Mr.. Mills devoted considerable part Of his
speech TO defending the bill which bears bis
name
GuIL W l4Atlu ". f4WllHt p1 OuHhbot ulso
made an address in favor Of the reelection OF
Grover Cleveland, and in support Of the
Democratic policy.
NEW YoRK, Sept. 1a-A Republican mass
meeting az Cooper union last night filled the
large hall 10 overfiowing. Cornelius n. Bills
presided, and In the list Of vice presidents
were c. NJ. Depew, z. H. Ammidown, White
law Reid, Clarence A Seward, John f.
P1ummer, Elihu Root, Patrick Ford. Jess
I Seligman, Noah Davis, Howard Crosby
Elliott F. Shepard, R. P. Porter, Thomas L
James, Theodore M Ives, Cornelius Wander
bilt, John Clafiin, Nathaniel Mckay, Theo
dore Roosevelt, d. o. Mills, Samuel Sloan
John Dewey, c. r. Tiffany, Stephen W
Roach, John J. O'Brien, Sheridan Shook
George Bliss, William Rockefeller, Henry
Clews, F. A. Potts, W. w. Astor, A. B. Cor
nell, J. Perpont Morgan, Horace Russell
5. b. French, ARson g. MoCoOk, II. O.
Armour and Thomas G. Acton
Chairman Bliss spoke briefly in advocacy
Of the protective system, and INTRODUCED
Hon Warner Miller, who made the principa
address Of the evening. He began by declar
ing that the present tariff agitation as carrieC
on by the people OF the south was simply
revival Of the doctrine Of state sovereignty
The Democratic party has been substantially
free trade party from Van Buren, down
Nearly all its platforms had favored fre'
trade or a revenue tariff. Nevertheless many
Democrats believed in protection
Evening journal., 1888-09-19
Con. Hnrrison,. CnIIeru

INDIANAPOLIS, Sept 1.-two large del
eeations, one from illinois and the other from
Kentucky, called on Gen. Harrison yester-
day, the reception Of ths first occurring In
University psrk about / so o. m, and OF the
second later In the afternoon. An hour after
that, however, the delegates attending the
meeting Of the National Association OF ex-
Prisoners Of War visited tho general On
each occasion he made short speech, that to
the Kentuckians being the longest. The lat
ter and the nlinoisans, who came from Dan
vile, numbered about 500 and 800 respect
lively. The speech 10 the ex-prisoners OF war
was brief and zffs citing, many OF tho visitors
weeping at the generals referencs 10 thar
past suffcrings