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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

When Alabama was called the chairman
said his state desired 10 give way to New
York. Applause When the New York
delegation presented DANIEL Doughcriy 10
make the nomination the great hall rang
with cheers, which were prolonged and
grew in volume for nearly minute until
Mr.. Doughorty mounted the platform,
when it was rcdoubled. As soon as ne
could be heard, Mir Dougherty said;
| greet you, my countrymen, with frater-
nal regard; in your presence bow 10 the
majesty of the people the sight itself is
inspiring. the thought sublime; YOU come
from every state and territory, from every
nook and corner of our ocean bound, CONT
nent covering country. You are about 10
discharge more than imperial duty With
simplest ceremonials, you, as representa-
tives of the people, are 10 choose magis-
tratc with power mghticr than a monarch.
yet checked and controlled by the supreme
law of written constitution. Thus i'm
pressed. ] ascend the rostrum TO name the
next president of the United States. New
York presents him 10 the convention and
pledges her electoral vote. Delegations
from the 3S states and all the territories
are assembled without caucus or consulta-
ton ready simultaneously 10 take up the
cry and make the vote unanimous. We
are here not indeed 10 choose a candidate,
but 10 name the one the people have already
chosen. He is the man for the
people. His career illustrates the
glory of our institutions. Eight years ago
unknown. save TO his own locality, he for
the last four years has stood the gaze Of
the world, discharging the most exalted
duties that can be confided 10 a mortal. To-
day determines that not of his own choice
but by the mandate Of his countrymen, and
with the sanction of Heaven, he shall ill
the presidency for four years more. He has
met and mastered every question as If from
youth trained 10 craftsmanship. The prom
Uses Of his .etter Of acceptance and inaugu-
raj address have been fulfilled. His fidelity
in the past inspires faith in the future He
is not hope He is "A realization. Scoring
subterfuge disdaining reelection by con
cealing convictions, mindful of his oath OF
Office TO defend the constitution, he courage
ously declares TO congress, dropping minor
matters, that the supreme issue is reform,
revision, reduction Of national taxation
That the treasury Of the United States
glutted with unDeedcd gold Expresses indus
try, embarasses business, endangers finan-t
cial tranquility and breeds extravaganza.
Capitalization and corruption. That high
taxation, vital for the expenditures of an
unparalleled war, is robbery in years OF
prosperous peace. That the millions that
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

nearly even forces. Let no man here or
elsewhere belittle or underestimate the
strength or resources OF the opposition.
But, great as they are, the old democratic
party, in conscious strength and perfect
union, faces the issue fearlessly.n
Chairman Collins then announced that
the secretary would read petition for the
continuation of the convention. The paper
proved 10 be a request from the woman's
convention recently held in Washington,
stating that two OF its members had been
appointed 10 make short talk to the con
ventiOn on behalf of the women Of America
This request was accompanied by promise
that il il were granted by the convention
the representation of the woman's organza-
tion would occupy the attention of the con
vention only for ten minutes. The COM
munication was signed by Virginia l.. Mil
Ter and +. a. Merriweather j. j. O'Dono-
hue of New York moved that the women be
heard, and il was agreed to-
II. j. Campbell of New York arose and
presented this resolution:
Resolved, That this convention takes oc
casion 10 express its unfeigncd sorrow at
the serious and dangerous illness OF General
Phil Sheridan (applause) and TO him whose
noble and valiant deeds will ever be en-
shrined in the hearts of his countrymen we
extend our sincere sympathy. We earnestly
trust that the great soldier and distinguish
ed patriot will meet with "A speedy recovery
and that the Divine Providence may spare
him into this nation for many years To come.
Resolved, That copy of these resolutions
be forwarded TO Gen. Sheridan as expressive
of the heartfelt sentiments Of the democracy
Of the United States. (Cheers.)
The resolutions were adopted by rising
vote, with three hearty cheers.
Mr.. Hensell of Pennsylvania, moved that
the roll of states and territories be called
and the names of candidates for president
and vice president be placed in nomination,
but no ballot be taken until after the com
mittee on resolutions have reported. The
resolution was adopted with applause
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

people but all; not for day or generation,
but for all time. These principles conserved
and expanded the republic in all its better
days. "A strict adherence TO them will pre-
serve IL 10 the end
80 the democracy Of to-day, as in the
past, believe with jefferson in C) equal and
exact justice TO all men OF whatever state
or persuasion, religious or political; (2)
peace, commerce and honest friendship
with all nations, and entangling alliance
with nonei 90 support OF the state govern
ments in all their rights, as the most com.
petent administrators of our domestic con
Germs and the surest bullSwarks against
anti-republican Tenderness; (i) the prescr-
walton OF the general government in its
whole constitutional vigor, as the sheet an-
Choir of our peace and safety abroad; % "a
jealous care of the right of election by
our people, n mild and safe corrective
of abuses, which are Topped OF by
the sword of revolution where peace
able means are unprovided ; (6)
absolute acquiescence in the decisions
of the majority, the vital principle of
republics, from which there is no appeal
but TO force, the vital principle and inn
mediate parent OF dcspotlsm; % we'll
disciplined militia, our best reliance in
peace and for the first moments of war
(S) the supremacy of the civil over the
military authority; (0 economy in the pub
lie expenses, that labor may be lightly bur
dened; Q0) the honest payment of our
debts and the preservation Of our public
faith; Ql) encouragement Of agriculture
and Of commerce as its handmade; tl2) the
diffusion of information and arraignment
of all abuses at the bar Of public reason !;
Q3) freedom of religion; O4) freedom Of
the press: Q5) freedom OF the person under
the protection of the habeas corpus; and
(l6) trial by iuries impartially selected
And add 10 these the golden economic rule
that no more taxes should be levied upon
the people, in any way, than are necessary
to meet the honest expenses of the govern
ment, and you have body OF principles To
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

1--WE need not wait for time 10 do justice
10 the character and services of President
Cleveland" he concluded. "honest, clear
sighted, patient, grounded in respect for
principles and situations; with marvellous
and conscientious industry; the incarna
ton Of firmness-he has nobly fulfilled the
promise OF his party, nobly met the expec-
tations Of his country aud written his name
high on the scroll where future Americans
will read only the names Of men who have
been supremely useful TO the republic.
yellow democrats, this Is but the initial
meeting in political campaign destined 10
be memorable. II will be clashlng OF
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

pour into the treasury come from the hard
earned savings Of the American people.
That in violation OF equality Of rights the
present tariff has created privileged class
who, shaping legislation for their personal
gain, levy by law contributions for tho
necessaries Of life from every man, woman
and child in the land. That 10 lower the
tariff is not free trade IL is TO reduce the
unjust profits Of monopolsts and boss man
ufacturers, and allow consumers 20 re-
tain the rest. The man who asserts
that 10 lower the tariff means free
trade insults intelligence. We brand him
as falsifier. IL Is furthercst from thought
10 imperl capital or disturb enterprises
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

To prevent countcrfciting and diluting by
frauds, they have put large 15cens bottleI
of concentrated Moxie syrup on the market.
With ice water, "a bottle will make seventy
five half tumblers of rich beverage nerve,
food, as strong as the single y, that will
give double powers 10 the nervous, weakly.
over worked, and Away tired out, at cost
of cents per day, without stimulation or
reaction. The most eminent chemists have
pronounced this the richest nerve food bev-
erage known, and il does not lose its effect
from long use.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15
GrtNer lleNelanI.

Born at Caldwell y j.. March Is, 1877
went 10 Buffalo "a poor boy at lS--cierk-
law student and lawyer, distric
attorney district attorney Of Erie county
and then sheriff Elected mayor or Cit
zens' reform ticket and made grca:
record-Nominated by the democrats fol
governor OF New York in lsS2 and elected
by nearly 200,OOO ma. ority.-Nominatcd fol
president by the democratic Convention OF
1854. and rcnominated by acclammstion in
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15
Interested People.

Advertising patent medicine in the pc
culiar way III which the proprietor Of
Kemp's Balsam for Coughs and Colds does.
il is indeed wonderful. He authorizes all
druggists To give those who call for IL "a
sample bottle free, that they may try IL Ice
fore purchasing The large bottles are zoe.
and 81. We certainly would advise a trial
IL may save you from consumption.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15
rA1E OF ONO, CITY or TOLEDO,

LrCAs COUNTY, -.
FRANK J. CHENEY makes oath that he h. the
senior partner OF the firm - r. j. CHENEY Co
doing business n the city of Toledo. County and
; ate aforesaid, and that sad nrm Will pay ~ sum
~ ONE III INBRED DOLLARS for each and every
ease of CATAHRH thai cannot be cured by the use
of HALLS CATAHHH Guar.
FRANK J. CHENEY.
sworn to befCrs me and subscribed Ia my pres
ence This tth day of December a ID ~
A. W. GLEASON.
SEAL Notnry Public.
Halls Catarrh Cure Ia taken Int tunlly ami acts
dire tly M n the blood ana mucu- surfaces of tho
system. SCI d for testimonials, tree.
+. j. CHENEY Is CO, Toledo, q.
~ sold hv Druggists, % cents.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15
Pouu,nr Move nv the Moxi. PeopIe.

Paul Blouet MAX O'Rel) says that the
educated American Is the highest type OF
modern man
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

Theyarn expectation from Bombay, India,
to China and Japan amounts 10 90WO,OW
pounds per year
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

Nominate Allen c. Thurman Nominate
him by reclamation Let il not be said that
one single democrat in all this great Union
failed in this testimonial to the greatest
American OF his day, the noblost breathing
man upon American soil. fit consort in the
temple Of fame of those patriots Of the past
the founders Of our iustitutions-whose
sacred dust lies calmly sleeping beneath the
sods of Mount Vernon, Monticello and the
Hermitage, awaiting the dedication Of our
national Pantheon"
The roll call was again proceeded with
Colorado reached, Col. Patterson took the
platform TO nominate Gen. Black. a letter
from that gentleman, asking for the with.
drawal of his name on the ground that the
sentiment of the democracy was for Thur
man, was read and there was load cheering
when the signature Was reached.
The roll call was resumed and various
seconds Of Thurman were maze uutn III
diana was reached. when Senator Voorhees,
presented the name Of Isaac = Gray in "a
good speech Georgia seconded il.
Finally a ballot was reached. and after
New York voted solid for Thurman -
stampede 10 him occurred, and hc was de-
clared nominated for vice president ny &C
clamation.
At2p. m the convention adjourned sine
die
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15
Allen q. Thurman.

Born in Lynchburg. Va, Nov IL, lsl3..-
Moved TO Ohio with his parents In lSl9.--
Admitted To the bar in lSs5.- Member Of
congress ls45 47.-On Ohio supreme bench
lS5l'5i and two years chief justice Dc
feated for governor in ls6i In United
States senate from 80 10 81 Prominent
member Of senate judiciary committec. and
identified with anti Pacific railroad and
anti Chinee G legislation. Conspicuous can
didate for president before the democratic
conventions of -. 80 and -, and nomi-
mated for vice president in lSSS.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15

Talmagc is authority for TIE statement
that there are no pianos in heaven. What's
the use of piano trying TO Toe square or up
right then,
The mechanical engineers who met al
Nashville some days ago will meet ut Scran-
ton, Pa. in October.
Coal dealers are being driven out Of bust
ness by the introduction Of natural gas In
INDIANAPOLIS
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1888-06-15
CLEVELAND AND THURMAN.
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES FOR
PRESIDENT AND VICE.
PRESIDENT.
Report ot Convention rroceedlng..

The Platform OF Democratic Princi.
piles.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

The experiments of DR.. Voelcker, of the
Royal society of England, proves that
manure gradually depreciates by keep.
ing. even under the very best manage
ment. 1t gains in water and loses in
valuable organic matter, which is spent
in the fermentation.
The report of the Ohio experimental
station is that whole potatoes have invari.
ably given better results than cut ones.
Butter pals and pans should always be
scalded well with water in which little
baking soda has been dissolved, to re-
move any odors that may not have been
entirely removed with the first washing,
for very slight particle will soon destroy
the best butter. Sunshine is very good,
but it don't always find the little seams
and cracks that often cause much trouble.
A. soon as any crop is harvested the
ground should be cleared and something
else planted to keep the soil covered and
exclude weeds that may run to seed and
give trouble next year.
A little time used in the care of the
harness will make it last much longer. 1t
will also be more comfortable for the
horse If kept soft and pliable.
Empty the water dishes for poultry at
each feeding, wash clean and refill with
cool, fresh water.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
DIAGRAM OF STRAWBERRY BED,

The ground being properly prepared,
the planting should be in straight rows
using line, and may be done with a dib.
BILE or by furrowing line lightly with a
shovel or double mold board pillow, and
then drawing the earth in around the
plant, as it is placed, with the hands
In extensive field culture the system of
rows is the most advantageous, and these
should be about three and a half feet
apart, with plants one foot apart in the
row. to admit of the passage of the horse
shoe or cultivator between them.
Cultivators differ in opinion and prac
tlce as to the arrangement of plants in
beds. In the cut here presented is shown
plan that affords great convenience in a
garden plantation and one that is much
employed. The ground is divided into
beds of feet wide, each of which may
contain three rows of plants, the two
outside rows inches from the edge of
the beds. The plants may be set 10
inches apart in the row, except in the
case of very strong growing plants, when
IL inches apart will be found preferable.
Thus, bed 20 feet long and feet wide
will contain from 40 to go plants. Where
there are several of these beds, it will be
a good plan to separate them by walks of
2 feet in width.
The plants should be of one seasons
growth, from the seed or runner. and
well rooted.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
How to Bald a Chimney.

To build chimney that will draw for
ever and not fill up with SCOT, says
Scientific American, you must build it
large enough-sixteen inches square; use
good brick and clay instead Of lime up to
the comb; plaster it inside with clay mixed
with SALT for chimney tops use the very
best of brick, wet them and lay them in
cement mortar The chimney should not
be built tight to beams and rafters; there
is where the cracks in your chinneys
come and where most of the fires origi-
nate, as the chimney sometimes gets red
hot. A chimney built from cellar up is
better and less dangerous than one hung
on the wall. Don't get your stovepipe
hole too close to the ceiling-eighteen
inches from it.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
Bancroft G. L. 8. G,

By all who attended the first meeting OF
this society it was pronounced decided
success. After the opening exercises,
which were devotional, the circle was
guided in phical investig ation
Of Greece, terminating in an informal
discussion and comparison of the two
countries-the United States and Greece
and of the characteristics and attachments
Of the people of the two countries.
A selection from Greek history followed,
inducing the critic to remark that she had
been frequently where everything was all
Greek to her, but that apparently every
thing was all Greek to everybody there.
A paper, setting forth the purposes and
pleasures of this organization, was much
enjoyed. 1.-THE article appears in another
column.
One of the chief features of the evening
was two instrumental selections by the
Chauteuquan orchestra, and not least was
the glad reunion and hand shaking Of the
Chautauquans of last year and their well
come of new members and guests.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
Important Points in wheat Culture.

A few years ago an experiment was
conducted at Cornell university with a
view to deciding the proper depth for
planting wheat. Seven plots were seeded;
No. l at ] to inch, No. 2 at / to II inch,
No. 8 at to 81, and so on to plot Z, which
was planted at 6 to CT inches. From the
results gained it was concluded that the
seed placed at to of an inch produced
by far the strongest plants, and that
depths of not less than Z or more than II
inch are probably the extremes for wheat
to secure the best results.
In the cut is shown wheat plant from
seed sown at depth of ] to of an inch,
and one sown at depth of to 81 inches
1t will be observed that the wheat plant
tends to spread its roots just below the
surface of the soil. In the experiment
noted, seed placed at a greater depth than
II inches formed two sets Of roots or a
stem too weak to give proper support to
the plant.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
BURNET BUDGET

Joe Barbour's SMistrial- Visiting
the Falls-Local and Personal.
Special Telegram to the Statesman.
BURNETT, October 10. In the case of the
state against Joe Barb our the jury failed
to agree, after having the case about
twelve hours, and were discharged, which
works continuance by the operation of
law to the April term of court
next year. The petit jury
was discharged for the term this morning,
the criminal docket being cleared, except
of continued cases and misdemeanor
cases, which are transferred to che county
court.
r. II. Montgomery and d. S. Chessher,
ir., of Georgetown, were granted license
to practice law on examination by COM
mittee composed of A. s. Fisher, R. H :.
Ward and W. H. Browning.
Major Buck Walton and his brother,
George Walton, of Concordia parish, La
went down to pay Marble Falls visit to-
day. The last named gentleman was also
a major in the confederate army, and has
since been state senator in Louisiana. He
is now cotton planter.
The Austin and Northwestern road is
sporting several new coaches built in
Austin. They were here for the first time
as part of the special that left after the
Barnum show.
Colonel James A. Stevens, editor OF the
Bulletin of this place, is dangerously sick
of fever.
Douglas Smith, of Alabama, formerly in
business here, is visiting Burnet friends.
The grand jury was discharged at noon
to-day, having found forty odd bills,
principally misdemeanors. Three criminal
and five civil cases on the district docket
go over till next term.
G. G. Arnett, A. zoe and j. R. Phillips
we're appointed jury commissioners, to
meet Monday and select the juries for the
April term, which will end this term of
court.
A decree of divorce was granted to-day
10 Mrs. Virginia Smith, freeing her from
the bonds matrimonial with VIM. B.
Smith.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18

On the subject Of commercial fertilizers
for wheat Rural New Yorker gives the
following advice; Buy of any well known
fertilizer, firm complete" fertilizer for
wheat. and state whether your soil Is
light or sandy. Do not buy any incom,
plete fertilizer unless you have good
reason for believing that your soil does
not need complete fertilizer. Probably
your land needs bone; probably it needs
potash; probably it needs nitrogen; but
it also probably needs all, in which case
any one alone will not pay. Sow it broad.
cast before narrowing, at the rate Of not
less than 500 pounds per acre.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
FARM AND GARDEN.
TIMELY SUBJECTS TREATED IN A
PRACTICAL MANNER.

How and When to Set Out Strawberry
Plants-A Convenient Plan for Laying
Out Garden Beds-The System of Rows
in Field Culture.
A question often asked by amateurs is,
when is the best season to plant out
strawberry beds?" All seasons, when the
soil is in good condition, in the hands of
skillful persons and with care in shading,
protecting, etc., are successful, but the
months of April and May in the spring,
September and October in the fall,
throughout the northern states; January,
February and March in the south, are
periods when the least care is required to
insure the greatest success.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
A Sound Legal Opinion.

e. cambridge Munday, esq, county
attorney, Clay county, Tex, says: "Hsve
used Electric Bitters with most happy
results. Ny brother also was very low
with Malarial Fever and Jaundice, but
was cured by timely use of this medicine.
Am satisfied Electric Bitters saved his
life"
Mr.. d. /. Wilcoxson, of Horse Cave, KY,
adds like testimony, saying: He
positively belives he would have died, had
it not been for Electric Bitters.
This great remedy will ward off, as well
as cure Dengue and all Malarial Diseases,
and for all Kidney, Liver and Stomach
Disorders stands unequaled. Price, SOC.
and 81, at Morley Bros.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
AUSTRIA.
IMPERIAL HONoRs.

VIENNA, October 13.-Emperor Francis
Joseph has conferred the Grand Cross of
the Oruer of Leopold and life member
ship in the upper house of the reichsrath
upon Herr Ziemialkowki, minister. Baron
Won Prazika, minister of justice, and
Baron Won Possinger, governor of lower
Austria, have also received the Grand Cross
of ths order of Leopold. Baron Won
Prazika will retire from the ministry of
justice. He will be succeeded by Herr
Schoenyern
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1888-10-18
About hybrid Plants.

At the Nurserymen's convention at De-
troit, Mich, Thos. Meehan, an authority
in such matters, said:
A plant with comparatively sour fruit
has Seeding with sweet fruit. Insects
or the wind carry the pollen of the par
ent, or those like the parent, to the new
departure, and the next generation pro-
duces fruit neither sweet nor sour. The
adventurous younster is back again to-
ward the ranks. 1t is next to impossible
to make any good use of hybridizing or
crossing improving fruits. In the origi-
nation of new races it is, however, invalua-
BILE. There was time when people be-
lived hybrids were sterile They saw
that the poor mule was sterile, and
jumped at the conclusion that that was
law in all things. Truly some hybrids
are sterile, but then there are numerous
cases of sterility among individuals not
hybrids. American horticulturists surely
know that hybrids are not necessarily
sterile. Rogers, of Salem, over a quar-
ter of a century ago produced a new race
Of grapes between two species. We all
know this race is not sterile. The race
having been once established has given
them by natural variation great adj
vance,