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The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04

gresS itself, and though they do their
work in a few days, they not only choose
the president for the coming four years,
but in their platforms control legisla-
ton and direct the efforts of parties.
The first great convention in this coun-
try, the II which showed the possible
ties OF these gatherings of political lay
men, was held i'll Chicago in 1860, when
Abraham Lincoln was nominated. Prob
ably the world never saw Il more DO
tential gathering than this. 1t left its
mari. on all time. 1t brought on the
rebellion, freed the slaves, changed the
American constitution.
1t is odd that the nominations in Dem
ocratic conventions are not SO bitterly
contested as in Republican conventions,
Notwithstanding the fact that in the
former the twO-thirds rule naturally
contributes to the s%tubbornness of the
contest. In 1876 Blaine was then tine
rising man of his party. AS representa-
tive and speaker he had attained pine
nomenal popularity. Nearly every one
believed he would be nominated.
But between him and Roscoe Conkling
there had sprung up bitter personal en-
nifty, growing ont of the famous
Turkey gobbler' speech of Blaine's a
few years before. Conkling, with much
Of the power of the Grant administra-
ton behind him, went to the convention
with no other purpose in view than the
defeat Of Blaine. He became a candi-
date himself. not with the hope of being
nnrpinntaI lI1t thnt ha ,,,,,bt l,,tn,
contend against his adversary. Bristow,
who as secretary Of the treasury had
won fame III the prosecution of the
whisky ring, was strongly supported.
Encouraged by the Conkling war on
Blaine, three states put forward their
favorite sons-Pennsylvania naming
Hartranft, Indiana Morton and Ohio
Hayes.
In the light of subsequent events it is
almost pltiful to look back to this con
vention. Blaine was clearly the popular
choice, and would have been nominated
but for u succession of accidents. First,
if Pennsylvania, deity encouraged by
Blaine's enemies, had not put Hartranft
forward, Blaine would have been
chosen, as Pennsylvania was enthusiasts
tically for him. and gave him her vote
when it was too late. Second, if there
had not been in the convention a certain
obscure but bright Ohioan, now holding
office in this city, Blaine would have
been chosen. This Ohioan had faith in
Hayes, and saw an opportunity to do
him some good. He went to the friends
Of Governor Morton, of Indiana, and
proposed to them that when the danger
Of Il break came, Ohio and Indiana
were to join hands for the one of their
candidates who was at that time the
stranger.
On the first ballot Morton had 125
votes and stood next to Blaine. But his
friends made the mistake of throwing
all their strength on the first roll call.
On the second ballot they lost, and Bris-
tow passed Morton. Hayes had started
with only So votes, but he held his own;
and after the fourth ballot, when other
states had retired for consultation, Ohio
sent word to Indiana hat the time had
come. On the fifth ballot "a part of the
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04
Sheep Ranch For Sale

With sheep sheds, 125 tons of hay. and r,,u
for 2O,W9 sheep. Address, Isaac johnson, s 1as
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04
POISONED THE CAKE.
A servant Girl by Mistake Used Arsenic
Instead of Baking Powder.

PiTTsBURG, May IA servant girl in
the employ Of Joseph Nesbitt of Ligo-
neer. Pa, in baking cake today used
arsenic by mistake instead of baking
powder. Mr.. and Mrs. Nesbitt and four
children. a boarder. and the girl herself
partook of the cake at dinner and in
a short time all were suffering terribly.
All are still confined to their beds. Two
Of the children are not expected to live.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04

Waters 4 Wales, harness and 49,
die manufacturers. 4O5 First a,a sSt
south. Repairing neatly and nr" %uas
done. pro'nplH
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04

Chamber sets for sale cheap at the
new second hand store in the Gore block.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04
GREAT CONVENTIONS.
THEY WILL MAKE HISTORY AT MIN
NEAPOLlS AND CHICAGO.

II Republicans VIII Make short Work
of Their NOmination-A Protracted
Struggle Expected at CHARACTERISTIC
Ahtory of Memorable Conventions.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04

For Fine Interior Decorations
Oh UrYuhart L. Stevens.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04

Our Mixed PANT is the best made
Driver Bradley Drug Co.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04

The latest in spring suitings at great,
reduced prices at the Manhattan.
The weekly tribune. [volume] (Great Falls, Mont.) 1891-1894, 1892-06-04
MORE THAN 100000 SUBSCMBEm
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The Home Magazine of Washinr,on n =
Conducted by Mrs. John A. Logan

A MAGAZINE o THE HOMES OF AMrgrc,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
Union School Notes

Report books will he out next week.
A number of pupils are out of school
on account Of sickness.
Some very nice test work is being
prepared for exhibition by the different
departments.
A debate by the seventh and eighth
grade dup Is, was an interesting feature
at school last Friday afternoon.
The senior class of the Ithaca school
visited Alma last Friday and Saturday,
and were entertained by the senior
class of the high school here.
A debating society has been organ
lied by the high school. Question for
this afteronoon: Resolved that a tariff
for revenue only would he of most
benefit to the u. $.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
ElWeIl.

ElWell.
Editor Record
Richard Hillsinger has gone to New
York ON visit.
Mrs Susan Taylor is visiting friends
at Copemish this week.
Rev. Wm. Brown, of Mt. Pleasant,
is holding series of meetings at
ElNell
Chas. Fisher, II. Holiday and A.
Dusenbury left last Monday for the
north where they expect to get a job of
teaming.
Mrs. and Mrs. Haln lost their baby
boy last week with lung disease. They
have The deep sympathy of the people
of Elwell in their bereavement.
John Rood, who resides about four
miles northwest of Elwell, caught a
lynx in steel trap last Sunday even =
ing which measured about four feet in
length.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
Saginaw District Y. M. c. A. Con
Vention.

Alma is to be congratulated on her
good fortune in being chosen as the
place for holding the annual convention
OF the Saginaw District Young Men 5
Christian Associations. From the 9TH
t. the 7th of February We shall have
with us many of the active workers not
only of this district but Of the state,
who will speak upon topics of interes
to all who in any way sympathlze WITH
the great work being done for young
men, and who will discuss the various
problems and methods which present
themselves The talented and success
full, Rev. ). Morgan Wood, Of Detroit
will deliver an address Friday evening
February 5th, on The Coming Man
which all should hear.
On saturday the subjects under dis
cussion will be-in the morning. The
advantages of AN association building
and "Thc Physical Department" In
towns,' The student yo,unteer move
ment" and question drawer in charge
of State Sec'y Clarke. In the evening
an interesting address Oh popula.
topic.
Sunday afternoon mass meeting foI
men will be held in the opera house IN
charge of IL. G.. NanTuyl, of Detroit.
The meetings begin Friday evening
and continue through Saturday and
will be held in the Presby terian church.
All sessions are open and people can
come and go as they desire. Many of
the topics discussed and addresses
given will be Of great interest and
value and all will be we'll worth hear
ing.
All who can possibly do so ought TO
improve the opportunity to become
better informed in association work
and hear the notable speakers who
will be in attendance.
A large number of delegates is ex-
pected.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
Riverdale


Editor Record
Tim Kirwin has had a very severe
attack of the grip.
John B. Adams has been very i'll
with the grip. DR.. Newth, of Elm
Hall, attended both father and son.
DR.. Morey is having more than he
can possibly do in his Office. He has
had less than six hours sleep during the
last five days. He looks completely
worn out. Last night he offered a
caller five dollars rather than 60 out Of
his Office.
Mr.. J.. Houck has taken charge of
w. A. Bradley's general store at
Riyerdale, and with his experience in
the co operative store in regard to
prices, he proposes to show the public
and the stockholders in particular,
that they can buy certain lines of goods
for less than one-half the price than
they have been paying. Houck says
1.-THE manager may fool some of the
people part of the time, and possibly,
some of the people all the time, but he
can't fool all the people all the time"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
Arcadia Center.


Editor Record
Mrs. w. IL. Wheeler is wrestling
with LaGrippe.
Mrs. Palmer, mother of Mrs. Sheler
returned to her home in Canada last
week.
Byron Lewis and wife return q home
Monday from Benson, where he has
been working in revival meeting.
A series of meetings are being held
at the Ely school house and some good
has already been accomplished. May
the good work 60 on,
The fifteenth anniversary Of Mr.. aud
Mrs. Daniel McLaughlin's wedding
day was celebrated last Friday evening
at their home. There was about seyen-
Jy-fve guests present Many beautiful
gifts OF silver and crystal was left with
the bride and groom amounting in all
to S35. The evening was spent in
dancing and other amusements. y
sumptuous repast was enjoyed boy all,
after which, the guests departed leehng
that they had been royalty entertained.
We extend congratulations also thanks
for samples of cake.
Relatives and friends, twenty-five in
number, gathered at the home of Just
ice Daymen last Sunday 20 remind him
that is was his sixtieth birthday. 4
quiet time was enjoyed by all and after
partaking Of a bountiful repast and
wishing him many returns OK the day
the guests departed leaving Mr.. Day
men in possession of a large arm chair.
nice felt hat, beautiful cup and
saucer and many other pretty and use
ful articles too numerous 10 mention.
Ye scribe could not be present but was
remembered with a bountlfu supply
of goodies for which We say thanks.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29

Elm Hall.
Editor Record
The grip is raging in Elm Hall.
Nearly every family has at least one
down with it.
Mrs. John Hawley received the sad
intelligence, Monday, of the sudden
death of her mother at Ann Arbor.
Miss Grace Shaler is very sick. DIR.
Newth has the case in charge and at
present has not made known the nature
of the complaint.
j. l.. Berlille and family returned
from Saginaw Monday where they hau
been attending the funeral of his father
who died Sunday, at the advanced age
of 90.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
New Facts About The pakotas

New Facts About The Dakotas
Is the title of the latest illustrated
pamphlet issued by the Chicago. Mil
waukee & st. Paul R'y regarding those
growing states, whose wonderful crops
the past season have attracted the at
tention of the whole country. 1t Is
full of facts of special interest for all
not satisfied with their present location
Send to Harry Mercer, Michigan Pass
Agent, So Griswold St., Detroit, Mich.
for copy free Of expense. 6e7-2w.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
Elm Hall.

Try Dullam's Great German 25 cent Cough
Cure at VanDenBergh's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
ROUND THE COUNTY.
Breckenridge.

6reCkenFluBe.
Editor Record
John Parish and II. j. Weatherwax
spent last Friday in Midland City.
DR.. Watson has almost entirely re-
covered from his attack of LaGrippe.
Will Oberlin is laid up With the grip
and has been trying to find black
smith to look after his work at the
shop.
Oliver Welch, while running an edg-
ing saw at Endrican's mill last Satur-
day narrowly escaped serious injury.
An eight inch board was caught by the
saw and thrown back at him, striking
him in the abdomen, fortunately for
him no internal injury was caused.
He will be out in a few DAYS.
Nm p,'s n
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29

Those wishing ice this season will
remember that am prepared To com
mence cutting next week, at the usual
low prices. Remember the new ice
house on the ID. l.. & n stock Yards.
T.. ". CHADWICK.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
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BANKERS.

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NJ business transacted. Dealers in Foreign
and Domestic Exchange. Special attention
given 10 Collections.
WM. s. TURCK. A. w. WRIGHT. @. \. WARD.
j. III. SEAYER. Z. Il. WEBSTER
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29

Try Dullans Great German Is cent Liver
Pills, 40 in each package. For sale by b. Van
Den nBergh,
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29

The greatest worm destroyer on earth is Dul
lam's Great German Worm Lozengrrs ouly
cents per box. For sale by B. VanDonBergn.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29

Try Dullam's Great German Is cent Liver
Pills, 40 in each package. For sale by Is, Van
DenBergh.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29

Try Dullam's Great German II cent Liver
Pills, AZ in each package at VanDenBergh's.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1892-01-29
Farnersl

Try Dullam's Great German ~ cent Cough
Cure at Ii. VanDen Bervh's
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11
Death of Mrs. Celia Durbin.

Monday morning between twelve and one
o'clock, Mrs, Celia Durbin, one of Napo-
Icons old and highly respected citizens
passed from this earth TO the realms above
after being confined to her bed for the past 10
days fr2m pneumonia, superinduced by
grippe, at the age of 54 years.
Mrs. D. was of that peculiarly kind and
lovable character which marks the grandest
type of womanhood, with kindly smile and
tender word for everybody--a good and
pure life. She was laid to rest in Forest
Hill cemetery Tuesday afternoon, services
being conducted by Rev. Seddlinger,
mourned by all in her death, as she was low
ed by all during life. The, loss of such
characters as that of Mrs. Durbin, can hard
ly be replaced. She was kind and affec-
tionate mother and sister, tender and low
ing neighbor, and her highest thought and
aim in life was to make those about her
happy, and fulfill the highest ambition of a
perfect womanhood. The example of this
good woman will last with those who knew
her as long as:memory itself. She leaves a
son and one sister to mourn their loss.
A FRIEND.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11

A BILL has been introduced in the
Legislature to amend section of the
ballot law and its passage is absolutely
necessary in order to insure legal
elections in the villages this spring.
In many township precincts there are
villages or hamlets whose villages are
not co-extensive with those of the
townships. The law provides that the
board reflections shall furnish but one
sealed package of ballots to each
precinct. The ballots, therefore would
all have the village as well as the
township officers printed on them and
electors living outside of the village
would have a voice In choosing the
village officers, which, of course, would
invalidate the village election. This
bill should be passed at the earliest
opportunity, in order to straighten
out one of the defects OF the ballot law
and allow two sealed packages of
ballots.-Bryan Democrat.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11
THE BLAINE BOOM.l
Will 1t Cease Now That the
Secretary Has Declined
To Allow His Name to Go Before
the Convention?
Some Think He III Be Nomi-
mated Just the Same.

The secretary's Letter to Chairman
CIarkson, of the Republican Nationol
Committee, Creates q Great Deal pf
Political. Excitement All Over the
Country. s-a.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 9.-The long-ex-
pected letter from Blaine, declining to
be a candidate before the Republican
national convention, was given out Sun
day night. 1t has created a good deal I
excitement in political circles all over
the country. The letter is as follows:
90 ..O WASHINGTON, Feb. 6.
To Hon. J. S. Clarkson, Chairman of the
Republican National Committee:
MY DEAR SIR-I am not a candidate for
the presidency and my name will not go
before the Republican national conven-
tion. I make this announcement in due
season. To those who have rendered me
their support, l owe sincere thanks, and
am most grateful for their confidence
They will, am sure, make earnest effort
in the approaching contest, which is rem
dered specially important by reason of
the industrial and financial policies of tie
government being at stake. The popular
decision of these issues is of great mo-
ment, and will be of far-reaching conse-
quence, Very sincerely yours,
JAMES G. BLAINE.
Declined to Talk.
Mr.. Blaine declined to be interviewed
Sunday night, and would not add any
thing to what he had said in the letter.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11

THE state of Iowa is confronted with
the question of lower prices for flour.
The trouble at present is that the far
mers have quit growing wheat because
they could not get living price for it.
This led to local mills shutting down,
and now the people Of Iowa have to
pay price for -four with q freight tax
added. All this is causing much dis
cussion and the only solution seems
to be for the capitalists of Iowa to put
enough mo 1eyin home mills and en-
able them to compete with foreign
mills, and then they can pay as good
prices as the manufacturers in neigh
boring states. ,gr..r ,.s
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11

VINO humbled proud Chilli? "p',
said Benjamin Harrison, with my
ultimatum humbled proud Chilli"
mot son, quoth Boatswain Tracy,
twas I,with my warlike preparations,
that humbled proud Chili". "You are
both wrongn, chirps Jimmy Blaine,
''twas the waving of my white plume
that humbled proud Chili". "Thats
all you chaps know about it", says
ex-Mayor Grace; my Doodle bought
Chili's humbleness". "Come off the
perch blowhards", shouts the Ameri-
can people; tive know what humbled
proud Chill. Twas the solid support
we gave 10 the demands of our Govern
ment that humbled proud Chilli".
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11
H0NoR In SHERMAN.
He Informs the Ohio Legislature
That 1t Must Not Expect Him to
do Its Dirty Work.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4,-Senator
Sherman was asked to-day in regard
to the action of the Ohio legislature
by which the questions of Mr.. Brice's
right to seat in the United States
Senate was referred to the latter body.
He said:
81 rather regret that the matter has
taken such form. would prefer
that the legislature had taken more
responsibility. In my opinion it would
have been better If the legislature, in
case 1t was the opinion that Mr.. Brice
was ineligible, had so declared by a
joint resolution and proceeded to elect
some person to the seat.
"Then such person would have come
here with his credentials and appear
ed as contestant for the seat of Mr..
Brice. ,, ..
s"Thls. would have brought the ,ques-
tion squarely before the senate. Testi-
mOny would have been taken and the
matter would have been decided, / feel
free to say. fairly upon its merits.
las 1t now stands, presume the re-
publicans of Ohio, or many of them at
least, will expect me to act as sort Of
| prosecutor. V
"This is hardly fair, inasmuch as il
the case comes before the senate will
be called upon to vote upon the YER
dict as oneof the jurymen, so to speak
| ITO be candid, as ! said to you some
time ago, Ihave serious doubts wheth-
er good case can be made against Sem
ator Briee. y{5 ~ &aEi1 III
"Of course, If il could be clearly es-
tablshed that he was not legal inhab-
liant of Ohio at the time of his election
to the senate, 1 should vote in favor OF
declaring that he was not entitled to
| his seat. . ~. ...,.9,
''Mr. Brice would claim that al
though his business interests required
his presence most of the time in New
Yosk, he had always retained his legal
residence in Lima. o. He would show
he has voted there, and that no repub-
lican has challenged his right to do so.
| "lf he should show such a state OF
| facts it would be impossible to oust
him from his seat in the senate. am
of the opinion that he can do this, and
that any attempt to drive him from
the senate will fail.
II want the republicans of Ohio to
understand that look at the facts Just
as they are from legal point of view.
AS have said, regret that they have
put upon me the responsibility OF
pushing this matter. At this time it
is impossible for me to say what, il
anything, the committee on privileges
and elections will do in the case.
II am clearly of the opinion that the
Ohio Legislature should have taken
some decisive action provided it
thought hest to do so and brought the
question before the senate in proper
way. Asi is, l doubt ifanything will
be done.u
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11

THE trustees of Napoleon, Freedom
and Ridgeville townships met in joint
session at the commissioners room,
to take action relative to the law regu-
lating tires to be used on the gravel
roads. 1t was found that the roads
are being used indiscriminately for
hauling loads of all weights and with
tires smaller than those regulated by
law. The trustees therefore decided
that jointly they will enforce the law
to the very letter. This move on the
part of the trustees is mandatory that
our gravel roads may hold out. 1t is
apparent that under the abuse to
which the roads have been subjected
they cannot be kept up without great
expense. A legal notice appears in
this impression which it will be well
for teamsters to observe.
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11
Impaled ON a Pitchfork Handle.

PLAIN CITY, O., Feb. 5.--Mrs. D.
Fleck, living four miles west of here,
near Unionville Center, met with a ter
rible accident Tuesday evening. She
was gathering eggs from the hay NOW.
and slid down upon the handle of a
pitchfork that was standing upon the
barn floor. The end of the fork handle
had been broken off and was rough,
and it entered her body at the groin,
tearing through and impaling her in
such a manner that she was unable to
move until help arrived, which was
near half hour, when her screams at
tracted attention to her critical condi-
ton. The local physician not feeling
adequate to so critical case, summoned
counsel in the person of Surgeon Ham
ilton, of Columbus, who attended the
case and pronounced it a very serious
Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1892-02-11
R1DGEVILLE CORNERS.

ROCKVILLE, Feb. Give have been
having rather bad roads the last few
days for business, as the frost was out
of the ground and mud very deep, but
this morning they are frozen again and
very rough.
Mr.. Fred. Busher is visiting relatives
about here.
; F. Lather has disposed of his stock
of harness, etc., the Striker Mnfg. Co.
conducting the business.
7. F. Benecke and his father are
both down with the grippe.
L. Rogers returned Friday from Ind
lana where he has been visiting rela-
tives and friends for week or ten
days. He was in the gas region about
Alexandria, and also in Indianapolis.
Mrs. Phoeba Luminger, of Arkansas,
is visiting at the home of her parents,
G. Struble and wife.
S. G. McCord has been shipping
quite largely of late-and all brought
about by the arrival of boy at his
house. a are doing we'll.