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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
Kansas city,

KANSAS Ciri, March 20
Cattle-Extra fancy steers, Si25@4.3 80
cows, $l.50d3 25; stockers, e. 35Q3 s.;
feeders, 8 2.55936 ~.
Ho~gs-Extrcmo n q. l5@6OJ
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

1t is unusual for a persons eyes to
be equally strong. In only three cases
out of ten does it happen that the eye
sight is equally good in each eye.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

A tricycle. to be propelled by e~lectri-
city and to run at the average speed OF
ten miles an hour has been patented at
Washington.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02
Custer Chronicle.
'oSEPH KuBLKk, PURLIsAHk

The Russian navy of the present
time consists of 1872 vessels, of which
thirty-six are first-class ships of war.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

In New York city. seventy womsa
are licensed 10 sell beer aud liquor.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

DIR. French. n 75-year-old resident Of
Alamo. killed a mountain lion one dny
last week at the Tule ranch In the
pineries, says the San Diego Sun. The
lion had crawled into a pip-pen
through a small hole, and after feastinQ
on W shoats was too big to get out
through the hole. Thus he was an
sasy prey to the doctor, who gave him
. hypodermic injection OF bird shot In
order to see him perform. He per-
formed TO the entire satisfaction of his
tormentor. The doctor administered q
n-caiiber pill. which put him TO sleep.
The animal had immense claws, aud
measured six feet from tip to tin
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1892-04-02

As Miss Carrie Kirchner, OF Rondout.
N. ", was walking out Monday even.
ing she heard the report OF a pistol
and felt something strike her. She
saw three Toys by a gate and ex-
claimed: "Are you trying to kill me?,
The boys scampered away and she
walked home. On her arrival there n
s4-caliber revolver bullet was found
imbsdded In . ball Of cotton yarn she
bad carried. She was walking with
two younger sisters, and In order that
they might take her arms held her
hands TO her breast. When the bullet
struck her, her right hand. In which
was the yarn, was resting on her LETT
breast. and thus her life was saved.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26
Died.

Death has again visited our neighborhood,
and laid his chilly hands upon one of our dear
little students, whom we all loved for her gen
tie, kind and loving disposition.
OLA DEMoss, aged years and days, the
daughter of A. J. and Eliza DemOss, breathed
her last at o'clock P. M, Monday, May 23rd,
1892 :,
She had been on the bed of affliction for 43
DAYS, and had borne her sufferings with that
patience, and resignation that should charac-
terize one of ripper years
OLA was always dutitul, and kind in school,
ever ready to sacrifice for the pleasures OF her
little schoolmates. She haG been under my
charge two terms before this one, and cannot
call to mind single time that ever saw her
in a bad humor, but always wore that smiling
contenance that depicts cheerful and con
tented life.
IT'S sad to give up those whose lives have
won our affections. but while OLAs body Ii
sleeping in the cold ground, let us press for
ward, having our minds placed upon thing'
above, being assured that if we live faithful
to Him who said, ''Suffer little children t.
come unto me-" that we will meet her In tn
realms of eternal bliss, there to bask IN TIT
sunny climes of Gods unending love.
H. II. MONTGOMERY.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26
Homestead Entry No. 3341.

Land Office at NatehitOches, La,
May 81, 1892.
Notice is hereby given that the following
IN named settler has filed notice OF his m
tention to make final proof in support OF his
claim. and that said proof will De made 0eIore
the honorable the Clerk of the District Court
at Benton, Louisiana, ON End July, 1882,
viz: Homestead Entry No 3341-John Louis
Gore-for the northeast quarter of northeast
quarter of section 8, southwest quarter % OF
southwest quarter of section 9, township 70
North, range ~ West Louisiana Meridian. ne
names the following witnesses to prove ms
cont;nuons residence upon, and cultivation OF,
said land. viz: John Heifner, of Arkana 2; o.,
La; B +. Morgan, H. C. Gryder, ]. w. Bar
nett, of Carterville, La
-0''' L. DUPLEX, Register.
May %, 1892. june q"
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26
Hotel Arrivals.
UNION HOTEL.

Thursday, May 19.-r. e. Kings
ley, Shreveport; j. W. Keith, Paris,
Texas; Capt. Thos. Player, Bossier
parish.
Friday, 2Oth.-F. w. Young, New
Orleans; w. i. Adger, Bossier par
ish; f. B. Haynes, Coleville, La; r.
S. Stovall, Benton; w. G. Strange,
Lewisville, Ark.
BENTON HOTEL.
Thursday, May 19.-Capt. F. M
Hanks, Midway; n. j. Kirk, Hoyt
La; w. j. Scott, Hughes Spur.
Saturday, 2lst.-L. NJ. Martin
Cotton Belt Railway; VIC Strange
Buckner, Ark; Rev. j. B. Williams
Haughton; H. Il. Gillian, Willow
Bend; j. j. Mccain, Plain Dealing
B. r. Wicks, Cotton Belt Railway.
Sunday, Odd. F. Carr, shreve
port.
Monday, 23rd.-C. A. Miller, A
M. GelIaspie, d. N. Heriot, Nash
vile, Tenn; q. III. Gates, Bessie
parish; A. ID. Scanland, Bellevue.
Tuesday, 24th.-A. r. Thompson
Benton; Frank 81. Vance, E. A
Tharp, Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

v1strayed before r. C. Stinson, J. P, Ward :,
T. by Scott jackson, on May 18th, 1882, and
will be sold at Benton, La. within the legal
hours of sale, on Saturday, Jnne %, 1872, one
small Sorrel Mare Mule, blind in the right eye
lame in left leg or foot, about II years oio' aho
10 or Ia hands high.
The ewner is requested to come forward
prove property, pay charges, &c
w. E. MORRIS, Constable.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

q Ben Holman, one of the lead
\ saa wide-awake retail merchants
,sa'eVeport, is offering special in
aents to every one seeking bar
|sa ~ N dry goods, dress goods, nov
4 3 boots, shoes, hats, etc. When
Is. ssW York recently his selections
= made with care and with the
H., d meeting competition from
H.: = quarter both as to quality and
M nv = ne is now ready to supply the
~ u his friends and customers
II Nv lsites every one to call and see
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

Ills not often the case that the
faaner gives circulation to rumors
IL unfounded reports, but We must
faat that we were grossly deceived
zalae statement made last week
3Rl Cowhide bayou levee had
Eesen and carried away Mr.. j. M.
RVS house and drowned his wife
1aa two sons. We are glad to state
~ there was not a word of truth
'ae repOrt-that Cowhide bayou
'ee Is still intact, and Mr.. Self and
Rally are safe and sound.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

a u Henry Dreyfuss & Son,
shreveport, are now ready with
|a " handsome selection of spring
~ summer goods, and have been
Esaly complimented on their spring
Ssse'ions, embracing all that is
~, novel, attractive and useful
Essl are offering unparalleled bar
~ 10 all lines, and solicit every
y patronage. No trouble to show
ss Gall and see for yourselves
auie purchasing elsewhere.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

NoTICE.-The Committee on Ar
|angemeBts for the barbecue and
Ileaic to he given by Bossier Parish
farmers Union at their quarterly
PttiDg in July, are requested to
Ret at Hughes Spur on Saturday,
flae Il, 1892, at IL o'clock, sharp,
H.; DR.. j. s. Milling, John Camp
at I. NJ. Hanks, T. NJ. Love, L. p
3alkin.
A. L. BYRAM, Chairman.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26
To TFeSDNSSe9'S.

NTo hunting, riding or driving through my
~ home place, situated in sections ana a
township l8, range ID, will be allowed !les
passers will be prosecuted TO the iu'ioe' "a
tent of the law. Yprrp
January IA, 1892. 'hsS
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26
To Sin OsCssers esssd Others.

rTyhe undersigned will do general Machine
l. Work, overhaul Engines, Gin Stands,
Clocks, Watches, Sewing Machines, or any
thing that needs repairing-from Lamps up,
failed, give a good supply of water. Work
guaranteed Satisfaction given or no money
asked. >. Z. CAhh.
Benton, La
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

Dick Magee, colored, was tempo
|nily lodged in one of the iron cages
lunr new Jail last Monday evening
u the killing of Derry Coleman,
hered, on DR.. r. B. Martins place,
Per Rocky Mount. Coleman was
iAd Sunday and died Monday
zhgee claims the killing was acct
zknial.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

On last Friday evening Mr.. r. L.
|lIam's horse, while hitched in
|snt of Mr.. T. NJ. Vaughan's resi-
|gnce slipped bis bride, took frigl t
BID ran on the railroad track to II
russell, where be broke one fore leg
|nd recrivpd rrinjuries. Strange
! say, the buggy TO which the
Iase vas hitched was not broken.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26
.NOtlce.

vvybe assessment of property in Bossier parish
will be completed by June LIST. On and
after the 10th the lists will be open for inspec-
ton and correction for period of 20 days.
w N. DOLES, Assessor.
Benton, La, May 26, 1892.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

Rev. P. Fl. Hensley will preach
!, the church in Benton on next
friday and Saturday nights and
sVuday at IL o'clock a. M, when the
Boly Sacrament will be administer
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

| A barbecue and picnic will be
|ren BY the Farmers Union of
|Sssipr parish, at Hughes Spur, on
|Vpdnesday, July 20. Every body
invited. 1t goes without saying
|ht all who 60 will spend a pleasant
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

Mrs. T. NJ. Vaughan, with her two
laldren, left yesterday, OIL a visit
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Brad
trd, near Greenwood, Caddo parish.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

cooxrNG STOVES.-S10 EACH
h. cheapest place to buy a stove
|. st aThe Fair" Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

NJ. and Mrs. r. E. Wyche, of
aaveyue. are happy in the posses
I'm of a daughter who arrived last
sMurday afternoon.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

MAMMOTH BARGAIN COUNTERS.
i and 1Oc. counters at The Fair,
contain many articles
0rth several times the price asked.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

The philosophy which persuades
H. that they die like beasts, can
IN long sustain them in a life above
4hat of the beast.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

Cr0pvEpoRT BARGAIN HOUSE.
ma MI Fairu and 5 10 cent Store
u su il up when in the city.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

~. postoffce at Mack's Bayou,
hi Ibis parish, has been discontinu-
, Mail to Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

u,vuocKs AND CRoQUET SETS
lat "a at .sThe Fair" Shreveport.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

= notice of Assessor W. N.
80 in another column.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

u,..rs Gibson & diff will begin
l'' ~ the Court House next week.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1892-05-26

New moon 12:43 A. NJ.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23
THE OPPOSITION WEAKENs.
A General Impression til at the Ex-Presi.
dent VIII Win

Mr., Whitney urges his friends to see 10
it that the few additional votes needed 10
effect Mr.. Cleveland 5 nomination be secured
lefore the convention opens to morrow. In
reply TO question, Mir Whitney says he is
satisfied that Gov Morril's name will not
be presented for the presidency.
When asked whether any pledge had been
made by Cleyelands friends to the GRAY
men, he said none had been made although
the logic Of the situation would naturally
bring the vice presidency to Indiana. Mr..
Whitney was understood to say that Indiana
proposed to give her full 30 votes to Cleye-
land, and under the circumstances the fact
should be recognized.
Mr.. German is said TO have told a Ne
breska delegate, that he, Oiormau), was
willing to nominate Cleveland or to second
his nOalination.
1t Is stated that the South Carolina
Mississippi and Georgia delegations will
certainly give some votes against Cleye-
land, with the chances that they will 20 To
Boes upon whom the Mill men are trying
to combine
senator from Delaware urges a policy
OF cancellation towards Hill and Tammanv.
Mr.. Villas OF Wisconsin is also in favor of
making the Hill men surrender as easily to
them as possible granting every concession
that would possibly be asked which did not
affect tho main question.
Senator Voorhees, Is quoted as saying: al
have no longer any doubt about Cleye.
lands nomination aud would be "A very
poor friend Of Gov. Gray if did not tell
him the truth about the situation here. We
can make Hill vice-president. More than
that We cannot do -
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23

Clark of Lincoln for senator from the
northern district, Mr.. Hasetine of Bris-
tol nominated DIR. L. NJ. Kent of Bristol.
Mr.. Clark received the nomination on the
first ballot, by vote of 80 to o..
Then followed the only exciting contest Of
the day, that for senator from the southern
district. Mr.. Wilds nominated j. Nj. Slade
of Middlebury. Mr.. Wright of Orwell
nominated G.. Il. Abel of that place On
the first ballot the candidates were tied, "a
to "a but 1t was objected that too many
ballots had been cast. 1t was then moved
to adjourn, but the motion was not carried.
The second ballot was open to the same OBJ
lection, and upon poll of the delegates Mr..
Abel was nominated by vote of II to II.
Emerson ROLAND of Panton was nomi-
mated for side Judge from the north end,
and John E. Weeks of Salisbury from tho
south end. Kent w. Merritt Of Shoreham
was unanimously nominated for sheriff.
High bailiff, Mr.. Crossmau judge of pro-
bate, Addison district, j. NJ. Slade OF Mid.
debury; New Haven district, J. d. Smith
OF Nergennes; county commissioner, ID. II.
Lewis of Nergennes states attorney, Frank
l.. Fish of Vergennes.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23
RECENT DEATHS.

Counsellor Warren II. Smith of Rutland,
who,was stricken with apoplexy on Thursday
died at en- early hour on Sunday morning
at the age of "a years. He was sou of
Norman and Susannah (Worden) Smith
bora at Brookfield, VT, March 2j, 1878
the youngest OF seven children. At tine age
Of six years, owing to the death of his
father he was bound out to service until
IA years Of age, and after the period of in
denture had expired he removed to Ran
dolph to complete his education at the
Orange county grammar school, and payhis
way working on farms summers and teaching
winters. At 81 years of age he began read
ing law with Hon. William Nutting at
Randolph and the June term was admitted
to the Orange county bar in 1913. He be-
gan the practice of his profession al Poult-
ney, removing TO Rutland in 1S4S and
formed law partnership with Reuben r.
Thrall which continued for several years.
lie never sought political distinction or office,
although for a series of years he was lister,
grand juror, justice of the peace and mas
ter in chancery. lie was wing and re-
publican and took general interest in politics
and the success of the party. OF recent
years he had devoted his attention to finan-
cial matters. Prom the poor lad bound
out to service he became the possessor Of
large wealth. a wife, a son and daughter
survive him.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23

CHELSEA, sJune 11.-Several criminal
cases have been disposed of this week, all
but one without trial.
Charles Magoon of Orange, and Perley
w. Rogers oil Chelsea, each pleaded guilty
to assault and battery. The former was
fined $40 and the latter case was continued.
In each of the cases Stnte VS.. Hilas d,
Davis aud Charlotte l.. Crehore, both of
Bradford, charged with adultery, the State 5
attorney entered q nolle prose-
State VS.. a. NJ. Carpenter of Corinth for
embezzlement was likewise disposed Of
IN the case OF Harry Emery Of Topsham
charged with impeding an officer, a general
demurrer was lied and being oyerrulsd ex-
ceptions were taken, and the cause passed
to the Supreme Court.
Wallace Sanborn of Chelsea pleaded
guilty to one first offence of furnishing
Intoxicating liquor, aud was iued 80.
a. +. Haseton OF Bradford withdrew his
plea of not guilty and pleaded guilty to one
offence Of furnishing liquor, being fined $40
and costs.
\. I. Clark, druggist of Bradford, was
convicted OF three first offences OF sell in .
liquor.
Oscar d. johnson, landlord Of the hotel
at Bradford, pleaded guilty and was fined
- and costs.
The grand jury has completed its work,
reporting nine true bills and five not found
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23
VERMONT ACADEMY.
The Address Mt tho Glass Day Exercises
Delivered by DIR. Roberts

SANToNS RIVER June 2l.-The class day
exercises at Vermont academy were held
this forenoon. John Il. Constable of King
ston, Mich, acted as class president. The
Grafton was by George Hopkinson of Per-
kinsville; presentation of class KEY by Ne
LISA b. Gould of Rockingham response for
Juniors 10y Charles Il. Gift class poem by
Bessie e. Curtis of Medford, Mass
At 1880 a. M, Rev. w. S. Roberts, d.
D., of Burlington, Vt, delivered the pub
lie address. The exercises of the afternoon
opened with the Fuller prize defamation
contest at p. m, according to the follow.
ing programme; "Jim's last leap, - Mary
a. Haynes, The death bridge of the Tay, -
Abbie +. Fuller; "Lasca," Mary l.. Saw
yer; 1.-The compromise bill Of 1850" John
Il. Constable; 1.-The death of Gabriel. -
Alice l.. Parks; "lrish aliens Eugene b.
Pierce, The young man and his times, "
a. K. Brooks Parker, Opinions stronger
than armies, Samuel Adams, "Old Mother
Goose, Bessie G.. Cur tbs; Roscoe Conk-
ling William W. Rugg, Glow he saved
st, Michaels,' Mary L. Finlay; Resist
ence to oppression, George Hopkinson.
At 43O p. IN. came the military drill and
parade.
This evening d. ID. McLaurin Of New
York delivered the address before the liter
airy society.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23
NEWS OF THE STATE.
THE ST. ALBANS CREAMERY BURN.
ED TO THE GROUND.
Great Loss to the Farmers OF Franklin
county as Well as tho Stockholders
The Recent Rains Cause washouts and
Serious Railway wreoks.

ST. ALBANs, June 20.-The creamery
building OF the Franklin County Creamery
association was burned to the ground early
tnls morning. Some 80 tons Of butter and
!ooo tons of ice were destroyed. The build
ing ana contents arc total loss, nearly
covered by an insurance of 1871, 000.
Inc creamery was the largest in the
United States and produced from Is, 600 to
iIooO pounds of butter daily. The build
ing was erected last year. The company
will rebuild immediately.
he loss is heavy coming as it did in the
midst OF harvest season, which not only
el1ects the stockholders, but the farmers of
FRANKLIN county at large. But the assoca-
ZION Is ofiicered by representative business
men VINO are from principle and business
concern, deeply interested in the welfare of
Tue community, and there can be no ques-
"on out that the institution will be able to
make some progress within a few days.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23

u The blood make a circuit of the body every
Ile minutes, delivering nutriuisns and taking
nauh waste matter TO DO filtered out by tho
through the bowels and the urinary secretion.
ANY stopage or obstruction of this process
may produce various forms of III sease such a =
Dyspepsia, Biliuusness, Constellation, Head
ache, Debility and bad blood with its multi
p'led evils boils, blotches, pimples sores, erup-
Tons, Assesses and the ike. When such Oh.
sIuolions exist IA evidenced by the presence
Of Complaints similar to those lust IA ntloned
the best medicine to use Ia Burdock Blood
BltterH, which unlocks the secretons remov-
ing all impure aud efiete matter through the
proper channeh -I.toring healthy action
Of the stomach, ~ Kidneys and bowels, B.
b. Is. removes -. .-..,,a rifles of the blood
from common pimple to tho worst scr o fulous
sore.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1892-06-23
cLEvaLt~o'5 CHANCES GROWING.

A!"'s- In "'.h Delegates Assured to
N"Wi asa oU the First Ballot.
An informal caucus Of the Cleveland lead
ers was A,ld ut eS Secretary VI Whitney S
rooms this atteruoon at which, after a care
full examination of all tho figures, it was
announced that 5jG OF the delegates who
will so into the convention to morrow, are
undoubtedly for Cleveland and that 3G
more are probably Tor him, making a total
OF jG2 on the first ballot.
One of the surprises Of the day was the
statement OF Mir. Taggart, the committee
man from indiana, that the 80 uotes Of that
State would he cast for Cleveland on the
first ballot end that Gov Gray'5 name
would not be brought before the convention
by Senator oorheos or by any body else.
81 have just left Senator Y oorhees, - said
Mr.. 1aggart, And we have talked over
the whole situation. lie is convinced that
it would not be a friendly act to introduce
Governor Gray'a name, and think that be
has made up his mind to advise the gov
ernor to that effect. Senator Noohees left
OH my mind a strong impression that the
cray men had decided to cast their whole
vote for Cleveland, which will make Iudi-
ana solid for the eX president, from the
first ballot on.
Tho Illinois delegation will be solid with
its ~ votes for Grover Cleveland There is
no longer any reasonable doubt upon the
oIut. aud the effect of the announcement
has been to send Cleveland stock booming
shywnrd today. Early this forenoon Gen.
John ". Palmer, for whom the Illinois dele
cation is instructed for the presidency, had
am extended conference with various mem
hers OF the Illinois delegation at the Sher-
man house and made known his wishes
that Cleveland should receive the solid 4S
votes of the Prairie State.
81 think / can state, with considerable
assurance, that Illinois will vote for Cleve-
land, SAID he to the Associated Press re-
porter at the conclusion OF this conference
81 have said to my friends that the demo
cratic state convention of Illinois declared
substantially, though not in direct terms.
that Mr. Cleveland was the first choice OF
The people Of the State of Illinois and in eff
feet instructed the delegation to vote for
Mr. Cleveland, since the instructions for
me we're only to be effective il it was deemed
efficient TO come to the West for a candi-
date.
al have approved that position in letters
and conversations and in every other way
since that time. Having advised this course
at the time tho convention mot, | now
maintain lit 10 be the duty Of my friends
who are Influenced by personal friendship
for me to. | have said this to every gen
tleman Of the Illinois delegation with whom
] have had conversation and | will state
that my friends generally agree with me
fully that no delegate shall vote for me on
the first ballot and | advise them all to vote
for Mr.. Cleveland without, of course claim
ing any right to TO dictate to them but