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good as that paid to the bondkolders, we
demand the issue of legal tender treasury
notes In sufficient amount to make the
pay OF the soldier equal to par with coin,
or such other legislation as shall do equal
and exact justice to the Union soldiers OF
this country; that the eight hour day prin-
ciple should be extended to apply to all
corporations employing labor in the differ
cot states of the Union; that the confer
ence condemns in unmeasured terms the
action OF the directors of the worlds fair
In refusing a minimum rate of wages
The following resolution, introduced by
Mason A. Green of Massachusetts. in he
half OF the Nationalists, was referred to
the various reform bodies for their con
sideration:
Resolved, That when, 10 the course OF
business consultations in the form OF
trusts or private syndicates, it becomes
evident that any branch of mme is
used for the behoof and profit OF a few
men at the expense of the general pub
lie. we believe the people should assume
charge Of such through their
national, state or municipal administra.
ton.
A few moments of confusion in pre-
paration for adjournment sine die en-
sued, then The chairman's gavel fell. and
the first convention of the Peoples party
of the United States passed into history.
The following Is the national committee:
Arkansas, L. p. Featherstone. Isaac
McCracken, j. q A. Bush. California,
Marion Cannon, H.. G. Dillon. A. q.
Hinckley. Connecticut, Robert Pique.
Florida, W. ID. Condor, l.. Baski ms, J.
D. Goss. Georgia, @. G. Post. Iowa,
J b. Weaver, NJ. L. Wheat, A. j. West
field. Indiana, G. A. Powers, Leroy
Templeton, j. d. Comstock. Illinois,
s. N. Norton, A. j. Streator, II. K.
Taubeneck. Kansas. p. P. Elder. Levi
Dumbald, X. s. Osborn. Kentucky. d.
L. Graves, s. F. Smith, T. G. Fallin.
Louisiana, j. J. Mills, Or. R. B Paine,
John Pickett Massachusetts. G. W.
Washburn. A. G. Brown, f. NJ. Boyu-
ton. Michigan, Ben. Colvin, Mrs. L. v.
Emery. John o. Seabel. Minnesota,
lRnetlus Donnelly, G. N. Perkins, Andre
Stevenson. Missouri. Paul j. Dickson.
J. W. Rodgers, W. o. Atkisou. Maine,
H. S. Hobbs. f. A. Howard, D. W Smith.
Nebraska, H. Edmeston. W. NJ Dysart.
". II. West. New York, Jacob H.
Struder, Joel J. Hout. Ohio, Hugh
Preyer, j. @. H. Cobb, H. F. Barnes.
Oklahoma, Samuel Croker. A. +. Light,
John Hogan. Pennsylvania, r. A..
Thompson, f. r. Agnew, Lewis Edwards.
South Dakota, ]. w. Hardin, H. Il.
Louiks. Fred Zeppe. Texas, w. r..
Lamb. Thomas Games, J. H. DAVIS.
Tennessee, II. p. Osborn, G. ". J..
Kay, John W.James. Wisconsin. Robert
SchillinR. Alfred Manheimer. A. j. Phil
lips. West Virginia. Luther, c. Slrinn,
Geo. w. Hamment. Thos. G, Keeney.
Wyoming, H. Br~etenstein. Jas. A.Smith,
H. ID. Merrett. District of Columbia.
Lee Crandall, S. A. Bland, II. j. Schulz
tiers.
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Boston-BCston l, St. Louis .,
Balumore-Baltimore n. Columbus ..
Washington Washington 5, Louis
vile s.
Observation-Disclosures l, Cincinnati g..
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St Pauline game; wet grounds aud
no attendance.
Observation-Disclosures 9. Omaha 4.
Sioux City-Sioux City g. Kansas
City IA.
Minueapolis-Minneal oils Is, Lincoln 9.
, 1891-05-21

Merchants lunch for IS cents from II
to 3 p. m, at Germania Hall.
, 1891-05-21

Gods blessing to mankind, say thous-
ands who have been cured by Oregon
Kidney Tea.
, 1891-05-21
3O4 w. 18th STREET,

or1ca1 Dept; Cheyenne, Hyo.
, 1891-05-21

Fresh brains at E8eaIh'S
market.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

After equandering the magnl-
fcent surplus turned over to it
by the Cleveland administration
and which was the measure Of
practicable reduction of Govern
ment expense, the Republican
party not only made no such re-
duction, but proceeded deliber-
ately to increase the cost of Gov
eminent to the tune OF one hun-
dred millions per year. Can the
people be brlbed wish two cents
per pound reduction on sugar to
condone this wantol outrage!
We shall see.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

That kind OF man is compare
lively rare who has learned tobe
as severe open his own errors
as upon those of others. Indeed
with some people, the main proof
that they have conscience is
furnished by their indignant out
cry against their neighbours sins.
They declare quite confidently
that this is a wicked world, and
that it is growing worse every
Gay, but sem Obvious to che
TACT that they are part and parcel
o. il, and that their harsh jddge.
ments are cen,ainly mt helping
to hasten the millennium.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

We could Mt understand for
the life OF lis how il was that M.
L. Cover of Pleasant Point, a
democrat of the democrats, a
democrat from crown to heel,
should be interviewed at the late
Republican League meeting in
Cincinnati as 70 his preference
Tor a republican candidate for
pres dent, until NC called on N
B. Simms who said it was all
right, that Luther was playing a
little joke and Mr.. Simms was
aiding and abctting. He says
Mr.. Cover is the last man he
would tackle to make a convert
of. We are glad Luther is Tor
Harrison. So are we.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01
Do You Want A Home ?

Do You Want A Home =?
We are Authorized to announce
that Capt. P. r. Brown will lie
In Lawrenceburg about June l.
fer the purpose IF inviting 500
oil mora tamilies to 60 with him
to Texas, He offers lands to
lease, rent or sell. cheaprates Oh
rail road aud no change # cars.
He also offers free board after
arrival in Texas until work or
location is secured. He wants
respectable white people who are
willing to work 70 secure home
Blarksmith's. woHdworkers. en-
gineers, farmers and general Ia
borers. Superior inducements
ale ClleTNd to every one desiring
to secure a home in a fino and
rich country. Come to Lawrence
burg and hear what he has to
say about June lst. Capt. Brown
comes with tie highest recon-
mendatious OF the first men of
Texas and this Is NJ cheap flash
scheme to skin you. Yo-. can re-
ly on what be says as this IS bus
mess, SO if You are DESTROYS of
securing a hOne in rich coun-
try come and see him. Notice of
the exact date will appear in
this paper-LOok for it.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01
The DAYTON journal is one

The Dayton journal is one of
the six Or seven Republican pa
pers Of Ohio that are supposed
to reflect authoritatively the SEN
timent of the party on leading
questions. In d late article the
Journal says.
GAS the people OF the United States
feel strong enough through their pro
tecteG manufacturers to stand alone
the tariff will be reduced to the basis
of tariff fnl revenue only, and after
ward to fee trade. We are logically
apt to repeat the history of England
on tariff lines"
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

]. G, Horton, Of Guthrie Gen.
tire, Iowa, arrived last Tuesday
With a view Of locating and es-
tablishing himself here in the
jewelry business if the climate
and situation suits him. We cor.
daily welcome him and thiak
he will be more than pleased
with The out look. He will prob
ably take the stock and good
will Of Mr.. Al Hickman.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

G. W. Sanders and family re-
turned last week frcm pleas
ant visit to relatives and friends
at Burnt Mills, Mss. Mr.. Sand
ers says the people OF that sec
ton are the most hospitatle and
social he av,r met.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Sunday vas rare and beau
tiful day. The skies were as blue
as a beauty's eyes, the air as soft
as lovers whispers and the sun
shine as eyhi,.arating as old wine.
On such a day are spring poets
made.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

II the Italian authorities mag
inc that our Government i, un-
der obligation to make Italian
residents Of this country pre-
ferred class of citizens, they are
laying the "ilattering JUNCTION to
their souls" without sufficient
cause. The American Govern
ment is not built that way.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

: The preference shown at the
recent meeting ct the National
League for Blaine in 1892, will
p.ove a most potent demoral'zer
ot the grand old parry from this
time on. 1t will be a tussle to the
death between the Republican
'ins' and outs.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Farmers report the wheat crop
in prime condition. Peaches and
apples are growing with no signs
of the late cold snap. Farm work
is largely behind but everybody
is hopeful and working with un-
abated energy.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Mrs Dr. Table, returned last
week from a very pleasant visit
20 .eIa yes d IF ends in N sh-
vile. Mrs. t, is a lady Of viva
eious and winning manners and
WiIhal one whose cultivated
mind makes her o charming
member of our society.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

More new Yale lock boxes
h ave been added to the post Of
fee for the convenience Of pat
rons. Post master Schade gives
us clean aud highly satistacto-
~ mail service,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Secure a choice shapet Tor your
hat or bonnet and tasty trimming
OF SUI erior quality from Mrs Mel
lie Parkes over N. B. Simms
store.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Mrs. S. H. Bentley has a new
1ooi and new coat Of paint on
her residence on East street. She
has a beautiful little home now.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01
Lawrence Democrat.
FRIDAY. May. lst., 1891

Hay it down as a fact that, if
all men knew what others say
Of them, Their would not be four
friends in the world. Thisappears
IRON the euarrels 20 which indis-
cree, reports occasionally give
rise.-EX.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

]. M. Afford represented this
church in the presbytery lately
in session at Campbellsville,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01
Y u. Parkes has been % III.
sick ist 10" a day or so.
Mrs, s. D. Lukei has the fresh
est groceries in die city

Will Maery, colored, wa7 bur
led here asst Tuesday. He resin
ed at Laurel Hill.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Work will soon be commenced
by Mr.. Meredith on the rebuild
ing the brick block on east side
of the square.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Miss Milni3 Neal, Of West
Point is visiting her sister Mrs.
J. 8. Parker
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Gardens are baked and the
soil almost lifeless on account OF
the recent hard rain and hail.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

Mrs, Jas. X. Garner is some
what improved. She has been suf-
tering greatly with rheumatism
all winter and spring.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

The sound of the saw and
hammer is heard in this busy
city.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01

The public school win com
mencc the first Monday in Aug
uSt
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01
BLtCNSMLTK'S COAL.

II you Nantt the beav Blacksmlthing
Goal in The state send your order to W.
A. Ruttle for Sewaneo Coal. Price
20 cts, per bushel, Office a West 9TH
st. Columbia. Teni. Also Nut Coal
for family use, at lowest prices.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1891-05-01
THE EVENING
HERALD

10 CENTS PER WEEK, Or AGO
PER ANNUM.
The Herald Company makes, at tie
outset, no boasts OF what it will do
it expects to win support through
merit. 1t will hove mo AK to grind"
orprivate interest to guard it will I'D
vocate Democracy, pure and simple,
but will not play the role of party TO-
gan" 1t believes that it will supply q
long felt want, and fill a field long un-
occupied in this city. It's first aim
and highest ambition will be to act
lively, aid in upbuilding the material
interest Of our city and State. 1t will
endeavor to lssuea clean newspaper,
one chat may ss..ely enter any home
in the land. 1t aims AMI hopes to win
the friendship OF the public, as on this
a.0n L le e3
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
Frank o. Watarman.

Frank d. Waterman. formerly of Buxton,
died at his home In Cedar Grove, Mass
April 9th, from pneumonia, aged 42 years
months. He has been In the employ Of the
Old Colony railroad for more than 20 years.
being .yardmaster at South Boston at the
time Of his death. He was a brother of G.
0. Waterman. engineer on the Portland &
Rochester railroad. He leaves widow and
one daughter. The funeral occurs at Bux-
ton, Friday afternoon, at 2 O'Clock.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
GEN ERAL NEWS.

The Boston & Maine decreases its dIvi-
dend from to A per cent, and pays on S13.-
115,000 capital.
Fire in the village of Forestport, N. T.,
did $4,000 damage Monday night.
j. E. Piper, Boston merchant, was killed
by a train at Hyde Park, Mass, yesterday.
A fire, which children started in play,
burned over 800 or 400 acres of timber land
In Brinfeld, Mass, yesterday.
The Pennsylvania House has passed bill
which requires all children between the ages
OF 8 and IL, to attend school at least 16
weeks year.
Rioltous strikers in Detroit, Mich, were
dispersed yesterday only after the police had
fired several volleys into the air. One man
was injured.
E. G. Almy & Co., clothiers, Providence,
caused by the failure of Z. T. Almy Is Co.,
of Boston.
The report Of District Attorney Grant OF
New Orleans upon the lynching Of the Ital-
ians in that city has been received in Wash
ington. but is not made public.
Daniel Murray and Frank Wood, charged
with being the principals in the murder OF
Eloridge u. Reed of Salem. N. H., on the
night OF January 22d, and Mrs. Elbridge G.
Reed. charged with being both principal and
accessory thereto, pleaded guilty yesterday.
The Detroit Tribune says that Barnum did
msch to Ieecue the circus from the reputa-
tlon OF being ssink Of iniquity by adyanc.
ing the theory that il was not wrong for a
clergyman to go to a menagerie and see the
hippopotamus and other animals mentioned
In holy writ" OF course, when 1t was ad
mltted that a clergyman might go. parents
were no longer afraid to go and take theiI
children. 1t Is true, however, that Barnum
meant No humbug when he lcalled his circus
great moral show" He did all he could
to render the show morally unobjectionable
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
American Schooner Fired on
THE PRESIDENT AT SEA.
A Marine Pageant In the Bay of San
Francisco.

SAN FRANCISCO, Cal, April 2S.-The
morning Of President Harrison's marine ex-
cursion opened with fog. enveloping the
shores Of the bay. AS the forenoon wore on
the fog lifted and left the harbor sparkling
in the sunlight. Along the water front the
numerous decorations placed on the houses
and shipping on the day of the Presidents
arrival, were augmented. The cruiser
Charleston, resplendent in her new dress,
was one of the most conspicuous objects in
the bay. The City of Pueblo, the steamer
which was to convey the presidential party
on the excursion, the steamer Haytien Re-
public and other large vessels were decor
ated from stem to stern. Numerous crafts
which dotted the bay were crowded with
people, and at the hour of the Presidents
embarkation over 10000 persons had left the
shore to accompany him on the trip. AT
10 80 the Pueblo steamed out into the bay
from Broadway wharf and was soon fol.
lowed by the war ship Charleston and the
government steamers Rush and Madrano,
carrying federal officials. AS the Pueblo
passed these vessels, which had formed in
line about 800 yards apart, a salute was fired
and the band stationed on the Pueblo played
patriotic air. After the government YES
sells had swung into line the other steamers
and crafts carrying unofficial excursionists
made haste to follow. The pageant, from a
marine point of view, has never been ex-
celled in the bay of San Francisco.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29

OLD BAssETT's AGED BRIDE.
The Matrimonial Agent Who Found
Her is Now In Jail.

BATH. n. Y, April 2S.-Isaac Bassett a
wldower of Avoca. N. T., aged 72 years. has
| lust procured wife through matrimonial
agent. The bride is Mrs. Lydia A. Gage a
widow aged 6S of Hornellsville, N. Y. A
few weeks ago Lewis Il. Wagner told Bas-
sett that he ought to get married, that he
was getting old and feeble. and, being with
out near relatives, should have some one to
look after his property, The old gentleman
readily fell in with the Idea. The next oues-
tion was to procure bride. Wagner pro-
posed to furnish Bassett wife for $500
Bassett accepted the offer, and Wagner wen {
to Hornellsville.
In that city he laid his scheme before An
drew Eveland and Capt. u. A. Signor. who
introduced him to several elderly women
matrimonially Inclined 1t was understood
by the women that Wagner's connection witn
the affair was simply that OF benevolent
4 friend toward "Uncle" Bassett. An infor-
/ NAL party was arranged at Hornellsyille on
/ the 10th inst, at which Bassett met the sew
eral candidates. The charms and graces of
| Mrs. Gage and the persuasive eloQuence of
| Wagner completely captivated Bassett. He
| Immediately proposed, and being all that he
was represented to be, refusal was out Of
| the question. The wedding was set for
Monday, the Goth inst.
In the meantime deed was made bv Bas
sett conveying all his real estate, consisting
OF several parcels OF lanu In AV0ca, to the
future Mrs. Bassett The consideration was
81, and on condition that she would marry
the grantor and ever after live with him and
support and care for him. A mortgage was
also made upon part Of this property, pay
able to Andrew Eveland, for 5000. This was
for security Eof a note supposed TO have
been given In satisfaction for the services
rendered by Wagner ard his assistants. As
was agreed upon, the marriage was cele-
brated in Hornsville on Monday, and on
Tuesday Mr.. and Mrs. Bassett took up their
residence in Avoca.
As soon as Bassetts friends heard of Wag-
ners connection with the transaction they
concluded that the bridegroom had been vic
timized. Accordingly, Superintendent of the
Poor Richtmeyer, through his attorney, con.
vened commission in lunacy to inquire into
the old mans mental condition, and the
above facts were brought out. Then Wag-
ner was arrested on a charge of misappro-
priating note and stealing Bassett's watch
and is now in Jail in default of bail.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
EMPTY ENVELOPES USED AS ASSETS
The Ninth National Bank OF New
York Loses s4oo, 900.
How Its Former President, Now
Dead, Stole Its Money.
The Institution Reported To BE Still
In Sound Condition.

NEW YORK, April 28.-The ninth Nation.
al bank has lost about 100000 through the
defalcation Of President John Hill, who
died March 1st Of consumption, aged %. A
few d ago the directors began an examin-
alton of the accounts revealing the loss.
which further examination by Bank Exam
iner Hepburn and the clearing house COM
mittee tonight confirmed. The real estate Of
the bank company not counted In the assets
will fill the hole and the bank will continue
solvent Mr.. Hill became president in 1887,
and his defalcatlons, resulting from Wall
street transactions, ran over several years
His custom was to deposit securities with
the bank from the estates Of which he was
executor In sNew Brunswick, N. j., when
ever the bank was to be examined. At 9TH
er times sealed envelopes with nothing In
them used to figure as assets to the directors.
1t Is said he also lost money belonging to the
estates Of which he had charge. At about
midnight. Bank Examiner Hepburn made
this statement:
Examination OF the Ninth National Bank re
yeals a defalcat0n OF S4O0, 700 chargeable 70 Us
former president. While the loss Is serious II
does not impair the banks solvency nor It's abili-
ty TO take care OF Its customers. Its assets be-
sides the loss mentioned are OF good character.
Its discount Is OF exceptionally good character.
The bank has owned for period OF fifteen years
eighty acres Of land In the 23rd and Gath
wards OF this city. AS national banks are not al
lowed to own real estate Tor other than banking
purposes, and whenever taken for debt not longer
than iive years. this real estate was charged Cn
and has not appeared In the assets OF the bank
has largely appreciated in value. 1t
Is now restored at a valuation OF $500, ,OcO.
The Portland daily press., 1891-04-29
OUR NEicHsoRiNc CITY.
Westbrook Odd Fellows Celebrate
Business for FIremen Yesterday.

On Monday evening about $50 of the mem.
bers and friends of Saccarappa Lodge. No.
II, l. o. o. f., gathered In the society hall to
celebrate the 72nd anniversary Of Odd Eel.
lowship. Rev. A. W. Pottle delivered an
address full of interesting facts and state-
ments regarding this great fraternity. Brief
remarks we're made by Rev. Z. e. Bacon,
Rev. Mr.. Davy. Rev. Mr.. Payson and II. +.
Sands. Several selections were sung In a
very pleasing manner by the choir of War
rem church. After the exercises an excellent
supper was served in the banquet hall.
The reappointment Of Rev. A. w. Pottle
to the pastorate Of the Methodist church
gives much satisfaction to his parish and to
the community at large.
The officers of Mizpah Chapter, Order oi
the Eastern Star, are to institute a new
chapter at Cumberland Mills this evening.
About IL o'clock Tuesday forenoon fire
was discovered In the two storied brick
house at the corner Of Church and Cross
streets. occupied by Mrs. +. A. Bettes and
Mr.. Stanley. The fire was burning briskly
when discovered, but Valentine hose CON-
pany was soon on the spot and three streams
VI WobOA WOkO uAcOtCN w tu0 DuAuiLAb
ing. The wooden ell and stable were one
mass OF flames in the interior and a high
wind was blowing, but the sturdy work of
the Valentine boys soon had the flames un.
der control. The inside of the house and
stable was pretty thoroughly burned out.
Only portion Of the furniture of the faml.
lies was saved. The fire Is supposed to have
caught around the chimney. The buildings
were owned by Mr.. Lord Of Gorham anC
were probably insured.
At the city council meeting held MONDAY
evening ordinances were passed relating tc
sidewalks and establishing police depart
ment OF marshal and three policemen
The fire department ordinance was given
second reading and referred. An order was
passed authorizing the sewer committee to
employ an engineer to make a plan Of the
streets, and one ordering the finance commit
tee to negotiate temporary loan of $1,000
at five and one-half per cent. Future meet
ings will be held on the first Mondays Ia the
month at G. A. X. Hall