The Magnolia gazette. [volume] (Magnolia, Miss.) 1872-current, 1888-06-23

wheelhorse of den ocracy Allen
G. Thurman, Of OAio. The red
bandanna is the symbol that will
lead us to victory.
The Republicans are in q pitt
liable condition. Their Natlonal
Convention at Chicago promises
to be In marked contrast to the
St. LOUIS Convention, which was
thoroughly harmonious. There
is every indication that they Will
have bitter and prolonged fight
over the nomination which may
result in deadlock between the
leading candidates, and the nom
iaation OF Blaine IN spite Of his
positive declination, or the
nomination of Blaine in spite of
his positive declinauon, or the
nomination of some entirely new
and unknown man. In either
case the fight is likely to be Of
such nature as 10 virtually dis
rupt the party.
Congress continued in session
all last week, but owing to The
absence of many members at ST.
Louis very little business of i'm
portance was considered, Owing
to trick on the part OF The Re-
publicans OF the House, by which
hey tired to get the arrears Of
pensions bill before the House,
the tariff bill was again taken up
under the five-minuie role. though
1t had been agreed previously 70
pass it by until today. Unless
something is done to expedite
tins measure, 1t is difficult to sec
how il can possibly be finished
during the present session Of
Congress.
The President has approved the
act Of Congress providing that
pensions heretofore or hereafter
granted to widows OF soldiers Of
the war Of the rebellion shall
commence at the date Of the death
of their husbands This law af
frcts favorably all claims of
widows Of the late war, which
have been filed ia the Pension
Office since July lst. 1850, and
winch have been allowed 10 COM
mcnce from the date Of the filing
Of the CLAIMS, but it will not af-
feet the Gains Of willows ie
before July lst. 1880.
Notice is given by tho Pension
Office that in the settlement under
THE law Of claims already allow
ed, no formal application will be
required, and the services of at
torneys will not be necessary,
Widows entitled to back pension
under ,his law, need only write
letter giving name, postoIiice adj
dress, and certificate number, and
the claim will be allowed with as
little delay az possible.
Mrs. Cieyelaud is delighted at
the denomination Of her husband,
and says che feels sure he will be
elected again.
Judge Thurman is expected IN
Washington this week. lie comes
to invite the President an Mrs.
Cleveland to attend Il and, 10
Centennial to be held at n ysSlum-
bus next september. He will be
given grand reception by the
democrats Of this city and Can-
gress. The Capital viii BE- paint
ed red with bandanna handker-
chiefs. "I'he Old Roman" and
the President "come to know and
love each other weil' about
year ago when Mr.. Thurmaumade
a visit to Mr.. Cleveland, and was
entertained at coax View," the
Presidents country residence. !.
The torchllght procession and
ratification meeting will take place
in this city on the evening Of the
26th. inst, the day on which the
democratic national committee
meets here for organization.
Attorney General Garland, who
has been quite ill, is convalcscing.
but General Sheridan's condition
continues precarious. HIS death
may be expected at any moment.
Representative Oates, of Ala
bama has introduced bill in the
House which imposes a tax OF $25
on every immigrant arriving in
this country.
All the ex-soldiers IN the en-
ploy of the Government, both
Union and Confederate, will be
given leave of abscuce to attend
the reunion ut Gettysburg on the
anniversary of the battle at that
place.
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