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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
Democratic Platform.

The main part of the Democratic
platform is contained in the follow
ing, which fully expresses the views
of tariff reformers
We denounce the Republican
protection as fraud-as a robbery
of the great majority of the Ameri-
can people for the benefit of a few.
We declare it to be fundamental
principle of the Democratic party
that the government has no con-
stitutional power to impose and col
lect dollar for tax except for pur-
poses of revenue only, and demand
that the collection Of such taxes be
imposed by the government when
honestly and economically admin
istered.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
Clearances-l802,

The following steamers and vessels
cleared from this port during the past
week, with cargoes of lumber and other
forest products
Propeller westford, 100000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Monitor, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
Barge Templar, $4,000 lumber, Buffalo.
Schooner shupc, 100000 lumber, 100000 lath
Ashtabula.
Schooner Journeyman, $50, 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Propeller Groh, 1875, 900 lumber. Port Huron.
Schooner spaulding, $4,000 lumber, Mt. Clement.
Barge Light Guard, 100000 lumber, Toledo
Propeller jerks, 1901 900 lumber, sandusky.
Propeller Fletcher, 1900 ties, Buffalo.
Barge Bay City 10000 ties, Buffalo.
Barge Clinton, 350,oOo lumber, sandusky.
Propeller Garden City, 200 900 lumber, 100000 iath
Cleveland.
Barge Savanna, $40, 200 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge Russian, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Barge India, 100000 lumber, Toledo.
Barge Richards, 10000 ties, Buffalo.
Barge Lathrop, $50, 900 lumber, sandusky.
Barge Reindeer, 100000 lumber, Cleveland
Schooner Roscius, 800. 900 lumber, Cleveland.
Schooner savidge, 100000 lumber, Cleveland.
Propeller Fayette. 100000 lumber, Michigan City.
Schooner Onward, 10000 lumber, Port Clinton.
Propeller Chambcrlin, $4,000 lumber, Erie.
The total amount OF lumber, lath,
shingles, posts, ETC., shipped from this
port since the opening OF navigation In
1892, by vessels that reported at the AL
pena custom house, is as follows:
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

The humbug of Mckinley ''free
sugar" is gradually becoming un-
derstood. A Washington despatch
states that the payments for sugar
bounties have already amounted to
$7,500,00O this year, and that $10,-
100000 will be required next year.
This is about one-fifth Of the duties
collected upon sugar under the old
tariff, and it all comes out of the
taxpayers, as the duty came out OF
consumers. In addition to this, by
leaving a duty of half cent a
pound upon refined sugar-nc
doubt for a campaign consideration
the McKinleyites enables the sug-
ar trust, though getting its raw
material free, to levy tribute upon
the consumer. The people were
thus relieved from duties only tc
be taxed for bounties and robbed by
the trust World.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
Democratic National Convention

The Democratic national con-
vention, was held at Chicago last
week, commencing OH the 21st and
ending on the Odd. 1t was evident
before the convention was held, that
Grover Cleveland had a majority of
the delegates, but there was some
doubt as to whether he could get
the necessary two-thirds vote on
the first ballot. His nomination
was vigorously opposed by the New
York Tammany political faction,
but their efforts, we are pleased to
record, proved unavailing, and
Grover Cleveland was nominated on
the first ballot, as the candidate Of
the Democratic party for the Office
of President.
The choice Of the convention is a
good one; the candidate chosen is
satisfactory to the Democratic party,
and the one the people wanted.
His nomination is proof of the sim
cerity of the Democratic party that
they do not mean to give up the
battle for removing the burdensome
taxes from the people. 1t means
that the principal fight Of this
campaign will be for reduction of
taxation and the repeal Of the tariff
robbery laws, which gives one in
dustry power to levy tribute on
others.
Grover Cleveland is man we'll
known to the people, and is one in
whom they have confidence. They
know he can be trusted, and we be-
lieve majority of the voters will
cast their ballots for him, and that
he will be the next President of
the United States.
The ballot was as follows: Cleve-
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

The Democratic State Central
Committee met informally at Chi
cago Thursday last, and called a
regular meeting to assemble in De-
troit July LIST. At that meeting
they will fix upon the time and
place for the State convention.
The Democrats decline to follow the
example of the Republicans in as
sembling their State Committee at
Minneapolis, and previous to that
at the Holland House, in New
York. The Democrats propose to
give the people fair play. Chair
man Campau has no candidate 70,
Governor that he wishes to kill of
as Chairman Mcmillan wishes tC
squelch Mayor Pingree.
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Whv Cleveland Ia Strong.

Before the choice was made by
the Democratic national conven-
ton at Chicago, the New York
World contained the following
article:
The great majority Of the Chi
cago Convention need not and
should not hesitate to nominate the
candidate of it's choice through
fear that he is not strong in New
York.
Grover Cleveland is strong in
New York. No other Democrat
would this year get as many votes
as he.
The Democratic leaders who are
opposing his nomination would
support him Loyalty. The World
has pledged them to do it. They
would do it for their own future
salvation if for no other reason.
The rank and file are Democrats
Cleveland has many and devoted
admirers among them. The alter
native will be Harrison with all
that this implies. It is FIVE months
to election. There will be no bolt
ing nor sulking.
Cleveland is stronger with the
nonpartisan business men than any
other Democrat would be. He is
the candidate best fitted to divide
their vote with Harrison. He has
been tried and not found wanting.
Business likes certainties. 1t knows
where it would find Cleveland.
Cleveland would get thousands OF
Independent and Mugwump votes
that no other Democrat could COM
mand. He lost many of them in
1888, but Harrison's "wild debauch
Of spoils" has brought them back.
Cleveland would get more Repu-
blican votes on the tariff issue than
any other Democrat. He embodies
the issue on which the campaign
must mainly be fought.
Cleveland would get many votes
on his character. He represents
the integrity, independence and
best reform spirit of the Democracy.
His sturdy honesty, courage and
fidelity to duty would be more than
an offset to the unquestioned high
personal qualities Of President Har-
rison.
If the convention shall have the
courage Of its preference and NOM
mate Mr.. Cleveland the World be-
lieves that he will have the largest
vote ever cast for a Democratic
candidate in this State.
We said this in 1884, and the
election sustained our opinion.
We did not say it in 1883 because
the circumstances did not warrant
it. We say it now to reassure any
with whom doubt may linger at
Chicago.
Cleveland can win.
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Adlai E. Stevenson, the Democratic
Candidate for Vice-President.

Adlai Ewing Stevenson, of
Bloomington, H., the Democratic
candidate for Vice-President Of the
United States, was born in Christian
county, KY, October %, 1885, and
educated in the common schools Of
Kentucky and Center College, Dam
vile, KY. He removed with his
parents to Bloomington, ILL.,, in
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

1852, and began the study of law
at Bloomington in 1857, being adj
mitted to the bar in May, 1858.
He located at Metamora, Woodford
Co., ILL.,, and Immediately began the
practice of law, remaining in that
city for ten years. He was appoint
ed to the Office of master i'm chan
Gerry by the circuit Judge and after
holding that position for four years,
was elected district attorney, an Of
flee which he also held for four
years. At the expiration of his
term of office as district attorney he
returned to Bloomington, ILL.,, and
formed law partnership with
James S. Ewing in January, 1868,
which partnership still exists, the
firm of Stevenson & Ewing being
one of the leading law firms of
Central Illinois, and one of repute
in state and federal courts for over
twenty years.
In 1864 Mr.. Stevenson canvassed
the State of Illinois as candidate
for presidential elector on the Dem
ocratic ticket. In 1874 he was
nominated by the Democratic party
for Congress in the Bloomington
district. The district was 5000
Republican majority, but after a
very exciting canvass Stevenson de-
feated his opponent, Gen. John G.
McNulta, for reelection by over
1 200 majority. He served in Con-
gress during the Hayes and Tilden
electoral contest was one of the
earnest advocates of a peaceful set
Element of the difference in the pre-
sidential controversy. He was de-
feated for reelection to Congress
1875, in the district at the time
giving Republican majority of
less than 200. He at once resumed
the practice of law, but was once
more renominated for Congress in
1878, this time defeating his oppon-
ent, Congressman Upton, and being
elected by over $500 majority.
After the expiration Of that term of
office Gen. Stevenson resumed the
practice of law and was a delegate
to the Democratic convention Of
1884 which nominated Grover
Cleveland for President. After the
latter's election Stevenson was APP
pointed First Assistant Postmaster
General, and held that office during
the entire Cleveland administration.
His urbanity made him exceedingly
popular with all classes of people,
and he was probably the favorite of
the Cleveland administration at
Washington during the four years
of Democratic rule. AS Assistant
Postmaster-General he was outspok-
ell in his belief that it was a Dem
ocratic duty to remove Republican
postmasters wherever possible and
appoint reputable and efficient
Democrats in their stead. The
celebrity which Gen. Stevenson dis
played in removing Republican
postmasters and appointing Dem
ocrats made him very popular,
particularly throughout the south.
Gen. Stevenson was delegate-at-
large from the State Of Illinois to
the convention which to-day nomi-
mated him for the vice-presidency.
He was unanimously elected chair
man of the Illinois delegation and
occupied his position at it's head
and made all announcements for
the delegation until his name enter
ed in the vice-presidential contest
to-day, when he delicately retired to
the gallery.-Free Press.
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

Through the Department Of State
at Washington an official commun-
ication has been conveyed to the
Board of Lady Managers of the
Worlds Fair from the Queen of the
Sandwich Islands. Queen Liliuoka-
lani expresses the most cordial SYM
pathy with the aims of the Board of
Lady Managers and announces her
intention, in the event of a govern
ment appropriation, Of appointing
a committee to give special atten-
ton to woman's work.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
The Exports of Breadstuffs.

But for the abnormal and acct
dental crop conditions in Europe,
where would the farmers of the
United States have found markets
for their surplus wheat and corn
under system deliberately design
ed to discourage and obstruct the
exchange Of commodities The ex-
ports of breadstuffs would have
dwindled with the exports of near
ly all the other staples, and the UNI
marketed wheat and corn of the
Northwestern farmers might be
used to feed the rats in their gran
aries. Yet, with amazing creduli-
ty, the protectionists ascribe to the
tariff what is obviously due to, con-
ditions with which the tariff is al
war.-Philadelphia Record.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

We have sold Elys Cream Balm about
three years, and have recommended It's
use In more than hundred special cases
of catarrh. The unanimous answer to our
inquiries Is, "It's tho best remedy that
have ever used" Our experience Is, that
where parties continued its use, It never
falls to cure.-J. II. Montgomery, & Co.,
Druggists, DEBORAH, Iowa.
When began using Ely's Cream Balm
my catarrh was so bad ! had h eadache
the whole time and discharged large
amount Of filthy matter. That has al
most entirely disappeared and have not
had headache since.-J. ii. Sommers,
Stephney, Conn.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

land, 817s; Hill, ia; Boies, l03l
scattering, 1910. Total vote,
0Oet. Necessary to a choice, COZ
The nomination of Cleveland was
made unanimous.
Gen. Adlai Il. Stevenson, of Him
OILS, was nominated for the Office OF
Vice-President. A short sketch OF
his life will be found on this page.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
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With their usual appreciation Of the de-
mand Of their patrons, Messrs. A. Nc.
Dowell & Co. are still working hard 70
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touch with Paris and It's latest styles
With this end In view Mr.. A. Mcdowell
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Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
Democratic Ticket.

We imported in 1901 as part
payment for our agricultural ex-
ports foreign goods valued at $780,
455, 172, on which fine was levied
at the Custom-House of 1915, 790,-
$50 to protect the American manu-
facturer from the competition of
our surplus farm labor and drive
it from the land. Is this fair play ?
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
THREE STORES.

The constant and rapid growth of our business de-
mands more room and it affords us great pleasure 70
our numerous patrons that have succeeded in
procuring the lease OF the Bolton store formerly occu-
pied by O. j. Crissmans hardware store The bn;Idn,,
has been remodeed and in every way improved and IS
now occupied by our
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

Every bottle OF Arnica q Oil Liniment
sold Is warranted by the proprietors to
give satisfaction or money will be refun-
ded.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

Under the Mckinley bill the tax
on blankets, wool hats and fiannels
for underwear is 40 cents on the
dollars worth and, in addition, q
tax of as high as three and hall
times as much on each pound OF
wool in their weight as the tax
paid by the manufacturer on each
pound of unwashed wool represent
ed in them. Under the Cheap
Clothing bill this latter Prohibitory
tax would be abolished outright and
the revenue tax reduced to 25 per
cent. ad valorem.
Mckinley tax 90 per cent.
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TREAsURER's NOTICE.

Notice Is hereby given that the undersigned
Treasurer of the city Of Alpena, will receive the
tax roll for general city and highway taxes for the
year 1892, Monday, July 18th, and the same win be
retained by him during July and August; that
during July said Treasurer will receive all taxes
s;.s;a ~ sne sociuon Of any com
August, persons paying taxes will be charged one
per cent additional on their assessment; and that
after the expiration of said time, said roll will be
returned to the Comptroller Of said city, who win
cause to be made out copy Of a. much Of said as
sessment roll a. shall be due and unpaid, adding
the Common Council, for the collection Of such
taxes or assessments not exceeding four per cent,
and that within ten days thereafter the said
Treasurer will receive said mentioned roll, and
proceed TO collect and receive taxes thereon assess
"a, up TO the last Saturday in October next.
Notice IL further given that the said Treasurer
not required By law 10 call upon the persons as
ses.ed upon said roll, or demand the payment Of
such taxes.
JAS. H. KERR,
losow6 City Treasurer.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

Survival OF the fitest. Downs Elixir
has outlived every other cough remedy
simply because 1t Is best.
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29

More people, adults and children, are
trouled with costiveness than with any
other ailment. DIR. Henry Baxter's Man
drake Bitters will cure costiveness and
prevent the diseases which result frow It,
Alpena weekly argus. [volume] (Alpena, Mich.) 1871-1893, 1892-06-29
Ornhennoss. OF the Eiqu0r Habit, Poss
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a alcoholic wrock II has boon given in thousan2S
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The Difference .

Boiled down, the platforms of the
two leading political parties can be
summed up in the few following
words:
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DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM

A government Of the people, by the
people, for the benefit Of the whole peo-
pie, with revenue taxes reduced to the
actual needs Of carrying on the govern
ment economically.
Which do you prefer?
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REpuRIIcAN PLATFORM

Class legislation, Capitalization, high
taxation, taxing the consumer for the
benefit on the producer, making the poor
poorer and the rich richer.
The advocate., 1892-05-25
For Debt Ridden Farmers.
GARNETT, Kan, May 4, 18!

GARNETT, Kan, May 4, 1892.
EDITOR ADVOCATE: - A Mr.. F. G..
Welch has been trying to make the
farmers believe that he will loan them
money at 2 per cent. We sympathize
with all efforts to reduce the rates on
money, but we should always beware of
propositions which on their face are un-
reasonable. We all know to our sorrow
that money in q small way is always
worth more than Z per cent. in Kansas.
At least, 1t brings more, no difference
what it Is worth. Now, if we take the
separate G100 payments and figure them
at Z per cent. compound interest, at the
end Of ten years we find that the bor-
rover has paid $1,3S1.71 for the use of
$3.50.
If the farmers will only take the pains
to figure out these extremely cheap rate
propositions, they will invariable find
something wrong. l have been looking
for cheap money for long time, and the
cheapest have found yet is Z per cent
on from $1,000 to $1,000; 61S per cent. on
from $1,000 to $1,000; all over $1,000, 8
per cent, with IL per cent. commission,
with special rates Of commission to ALI
snce men. Now, If Mr.. Welch or any
one else has cheaper money than this,
let him show it, honestly and fairly, and
we have lots of business for him. We
know that il we, as farmers, can get at the
men who have the money to loan, with
out the Intervention of the present syg-
tenn Of loan companies, we can get the
money at greatly reduced rates, and nine
times out of ten the money would be
much more safely let, our credit would
be better and business generally more
prosperous. ]. M. NEVILLE.
The advocate., 1892-05-25
AToHIsoN, Kan, May 16, 1892.

ATCHlSONI hBn'I may TO- 1odS'
EDITOR ADvooATE:-At a large and
enthusiastic convention held in the city
Of EH1ngham, May II, composed of 1876
delegates, the following congressional
delegates were elected: E. Snyder, Up
ton O'Neal, L. IngelS, j. w. Keats, James
Andrews, F. II. Klepper, Fl. Snyder, NJ.
Brown, ]. Spear, @. A. Ayers, W. M.
Graham, A. F. Hsmm, G.. W. Thompson,
A. Lacy, H. scheIffbaum, c. D. Sheets, E.
W. Somers, G. Fl. Bsrrows, j. G.. Thayer,
G. Breitenbach. The following state
delegates were chosen: H. Shumaker,
R. J. St. Clair, R, P. Fisher, John Ernest,
A. F. Hamm, 8. A. Allen, ]. W. Harpen-
ding, Julius Peterson.
Enclosed find copy Of resolutions
adopted. We are all in the middle Of
the road" il we do come from ex Senator
Ingalls, county.
Resolved, That We will endeavor to carry
into practice the principles We profess to
believe, and that the delegates to the Ccn-
gressiOnal convention TO be held at HoltOn,
June 2, 1892, and the delegates to the state
convention to be held at Wichita, June 16,
1892, are hereby instructed to use their votes
and influence to nominate candidates for
Office who are known TO be in full sympathy
with the Peoples party movement from
principle, and not for the mere purpose Of
obtaining Office, and that We are positively
opposed to any and all kinds Of fusion,
combination or coalition, with any other
political party for the purpose Of nominat-
The advocate., 1892-05-25
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The advocate., 1892-05-25
A Card.

8. w. Coombs, Of Topeka, Kansas, Is
authorized and duly commissioned as q
national organizer both Of the Knights
Of Labor and the National Citizens In
dustrisl Alliance, and will answer calls
to organize assemblies Of either Of those
orders, wherever his services may be re-
quired. Address him at 413 East Tenth
street, Topeka, Kansas.
The advocate., 1892-05-25
CORRESPONDENCE
From Pnoln. Kansas.

EDITOR ADvOCATE:-The true Peoples
party voters of Miami county will work
along the lines of one platform aud In
no other way. Therefore we must and
will "keep in the middle Of the road"
If we cannot pursue this policy we had
just as we'll give up now as some other
time not far off. Friends, drop all old
party papers as you would rattleSnake,
for this one of the ways to succeed.
DIR. j. H. OYSTER,
Chairman Peoples party, Miami county.
The advocate., 1892-05-25

ing or eleCting any candidate to any Office
Resolved, That we are in favor of some
system Of improving the public highways
by which the work of unemployed lsborers
may be turned into public good.
Resolved, That we are opposed to con-
vicb labor coming into competition with
free labor, or that the products of convict
labor be placed in the markets in Competi-
ton with the products of laborers who are
not cOnvicts.
FL. SHUMAKER, Secretary.