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Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
THE NOMINATION OF LINCOLN.
An Eyewitness Describes the Scene in the
Chicago Wigwam.

An Eyewitness Describes the scene In the
Chicago Wigwam.
The experienced press correspondents
and reporters on the stage had from
the beginning of this ballot confined
themselves to the tally of single col
umn, the totals of which they had in
hand as the call went on. The last
call-the District of Columbia-ha
hardly been answered, when from half
dozen seats came the report, Lin
colin, 2315; he lacks vote and half.
Ohio had still reserve of fifteen votes
that had been given to Chase and Mis-
souri, eighteen that had gone for Bates,
In an instant there was a scramble tc
get in on the winner, The suffering
Cartier was ahead. AS soon as he could
be heard he changed four votes from
Chase to Lincoln. Everybody was on
his feet, and everybody apparently
shrieking a change of votes; none of
which except Ohio's was ever recorded.
Everybody? No, not everybody In
the New York seats everybody sat
dumb Michigan made no stir, and
only part of the Massachusetts, dele
cation contributed to the din-oasis of
silence in Sahara of sound
thought had heard noise and seen
wild excitement before, but this was
the grand climacteric. On the plat
form near me Henry s. Lane was exc
cutting war dance, with some Other
dignifed delegate as partner; the In
diana men generally were smashing
hats and hugging each other; the Hi
nois men did everything except stand
on their heads; hands were flying wild
ly in the air, everybody's mouth was
open and bedlam seemed loose. The
din of it was terrific. Seen from the
stage it seemed to be twenty thousand
mouths in full blast, as if that start.
ling figure of La Guerre on the Arc de
Triomphe had been kindled into life,
and, repeated twenty thousand-fold,
poured out upon this arena. l have
seen conventions carried off their feet
before and since, but never anything
like that. | was so overcome with the
spectacle that the contagion of it took
no hold / could not shout simply
caught my breath and stared at it. 1t
seemed as if it never would stop -
Isaac II. Brownley, in Scribner's.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

ANGULAR SYSTEM.
only one row is set at time, while the
two corners of the triangle are kept
over the last row of stakes There
should be a person at each corner of
the triangle.
After the stakes are all set, bore an
inch hole in each end of board, four
inches wide and six or eight feet long.
Cut notch in the center, place it
against the stake, drive stake through
each hole in the end of the board, and
remove the center one. The hole is
then dug, and when ready to set the
tree lay the board over the stakes
and place the tree in the notch. The
same plan can be used in laying off an
orchard by using square instead of a
triangle. All the measurements must
be exact, or the triangle will not fit
when placed over the stakes. In this
way it is no trouble to keep the rows
straight, no matter what length they
may be. The stakes should be fifteen
to eighteen inches in length, and some
what smaller than the inch holes in
the triangle, so that they will work
easily. (The illustration, Fig. 1, shows
an orchard planted in the triangular
form; Fig. 2, the triangle used in lay.
ing it off; and Fig. 3, the board used to
set the trees by.)--I. II. Fickel, in
American Agriculturist.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
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FIG. 2.-PLANTING BOARD.

corner of the boards, being careful
that the holes are exactly the same dis
lance apart. Place the three braces
across the corners, and the triangle is
completed.
Stretch line or wire on one side of
the track to be planted, the proper dis
lance from the fence, place two corners
of the triangle exactly on the line and
set stake through each hole on the
line, also one in the third cor
ner Move the triangle along the
line, placing one corner over the stake
and the other corner on the line, and
drive the stakes as before. After the
first and second rows are staked off,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

COLUMBIA, the gem of the ocean, 4"
has new meaning since the extraor-
binary performance of Uncle Sans
new war ship. The rate of speed which
she achieved in her trial trip, an aver
age of thirty miles an hour part of the
time, has never been equalled by any
water craft. 1t would be very high
rate for a merchant vessel or an ocean
passenger steamer, but for huge man
of-war it was simply wonderful. 1t
shows that our ship-building facilities
and engineering skill are fully equal to
those of any other country.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

L. II. DEWEY, assistant botanist Of
the agricultural department, has start
ed on trip to the northwest to inves-
tigate the extent of the damage done
to the crops of that part of the country
during the present year by the Russian
thistle. This, though one of the least
known generally is one of the most
dreaded of all weeds, and it is said this
year has inflicted loss of over 81, 0OO,-
600 on the farmers Of the United States.
Unless speedily checked it promises to
spread all over the entire country.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

RECENT discoveries in Egypt and
Chaldea, says Mr.. Boscawen, indicates
that, although the monuments there
carry us back about 5000 years before
the Christian era, they do not consti-
tute the limit of our sources of history.
They indicate the origin of these peo-
pie to have been in Western Persia.
Kurdistan and Luristan show more
ancient remains than have been studied
in any part of the world. The old
Babylonian civilization and Chinese
civilization both came probably from
this region, and it may yet yield us
knowledge of times far earlier than
any we yet know of.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

M. JULES HERMIT, the celebrated
French aeronaut who succeeded in
reaching the unprecedented height Of
ten miles above the earth, has made
ever l, 100 successful ascensions. The
most remarkable, however, was the
last one in many respects. At an alti-
tude of ten miles he found an atmos-
phere sufficiently dense to support life
continuously, which fact leads him to
believe that there is an atmosphere sur
rounding the moon.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

COMMANDER MoNTEIL, the French
officer who is to make an expedition
into Central Africa, has had flat-bot-
tom ferryboat constructed which has a
capacity of fifteen tons and weighs
only 1000 pounds The metal part of
the vessel weighs 1,sOO pounds, and it's
hull is made of plates of aluminium A
feet long, 2 feet inches wide and 0. -
of an inch thick.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

IT may not be known to the general
reader, says medical journal, that
rifieball DETECTED from its course inn
mediately resumes its line of fight
after trimming the object it is unable
to pass directly through. That is to
to say, ball turned from it's course by
rib, passes under the skin until it
reaches point mathematically OPP
posite to the point where it entered the
soldiers body, and then passes out, re-
suIning its exact line of fight, if
enough of its initial velocity remains.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

THE annual report of the life-saving
service shows that for the year covered
by the report 1865 persons were on
board vessels meeting with disaster,
and all of them except twenty-three
were saved by the life-saving crews
The property in peril was SS09s, Os5,
and of this si,655,0O was lost Tie
total cost of theservice for the year was
H,2S1, s9S, and it scarcely need be added
that few OUTLAWS by the government
have yielded SO large returns. Next to
che courage and skill of the men, the
efficiency of this benefcent organiza-
ton is due to the legislation secured by
the late Hon. s S. Cox
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

The financial burdens of government
are said to be lighter in Alabama than
they are in any other state in the
union The tax rate next year will be
only five mills for state purposes; while
the counties are prohibited by law from
levying tax of more than five mills,
or at the rate of so cents on the hum
dred dollars There is special tax in
some of the counties that makes the
rate little higher, but in no case is it
over one and quarter.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
KNOWLEDGE

Brings comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup of Figs
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
alive; eflectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation:
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gists in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup OF Figs,
and being we'll informed, you. will not
accept any substitute if offered
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

OF the 1855 men who enlisted in the
United States army last year twenty
five per cent were laborers. Other
callings were represented as follows
School teachers, 90; students, 26; drug
gists, 80; photographers, IS; musicians,
2l4; lawyers, 7; printers, 95; bookkeep-
ers, So; typewriters, 2; engineers, 10;
cooks, los; machinists, 1O6; farmers,
about ], 200; and no occupation, SO.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

Miss ELLA KNOWLES, who was de-.
feated for the attorney generalship of
Montana by a small majority and was
then appointed assistant by her sue
cessful competitor, recently secured in
favor of her state, before the interior
department in Washington, decision
involving about $780, 900 worth of school
lands IN Montana.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
IF you wish the lightest, sweet
| est, finest cake, biscuit, bread
and rolls, Royal Baking Powder is
indispensable in their making.

sir, tell me how you would treat a case OF ty.
phoid fever" Student-"Well. sir, should
first-I should first-l-n L. NJ. p. (impa-
patiently AYES, yes; go on" Student
(seized with brilliant ideal ~ should first
call you in for consultation" Passes with
honors It'd Bits.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

THE supreme court of Massachusetts,
has declared that creditor has no
right to invade his debtors room, wake
him up untimely and dun him for his
due. A Springfield milkman who
thought otherwise has thus ascertained
that damages can be assessed against
him for assault.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

The street railroads of Chicago dur.
ing the late fair, from May to October
30 inclusive, carried $4,000, 900 passen-
gers At five cents each this made the
snug little gross income for the rail-
roads of 81, 700, 900 and net income Of
not less than 81, 400
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

A ATYLE much affected by the young.
err members of congress, particularly
those from the south, is to wear low.
cut vests with expansive shirt fronts,
Price Alberts coats, broadbrimmed
soft hats and smooth shaver faces
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
Nh Grent ninsrence.

Matilda Snowball-I was rsadin' in
de paper de udder day about lunatics.
What is dey, anyhow? Is dey peoplesf
Gabe Suodgrass-0b course dey is.
Dey is human beings isET ike YOU an
mo Texas SiftingS
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
How Many People 1t Bothers-.

This dyspepsia, with its abominable symp-
toms, heartburn, sinking at the pit of the
stomach between meals and oppression
there afterwards. nervousness, insomnia
and its general discomfort Put these TO
speedy flight with Hostetter's Stomach Bit
tiers. which remedies, also, liver complaint,
kidney aud rheumatic trouble and malaral
disorders.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

The country highway is the great
barrier that stands to-day in front of
progress, both national and intellectual,
for the agricultural population.-Ex-
Gov. Click. of Kansas
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

A. NJ PRIEST, Druggist, Shelbyville, Ind,
says: Halls Catarrh Cure gives the bestof
satisfaction. Can get plenty of testimonials,
as il cures every one who takes it," Drug
gists sell it, 75c.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

In Texas they are debating whether
farmers would not better live in vii.
lagos, as they do in Germany and
Switzerland, driving out to their fields
round about. This would relieve the
montony of farm life
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

"CAN'T you wait upon mel" said the inns
patient customer. 1.-TWO pounds of liver
I'm in a hurry "Sorry," said The butcher;
"but there are two or three ahead of YOU.
Surely, you would not have your liver out Of
order l'-Boston Transcript.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

First Waterman-You had some city
boarders at your place last summer,
didn't you?
Second Waterman did, and a
greener lot o land lubbers you never
saw. Why, durn my eyes, you mayn't
believe it, but its a actual fact some o
them didn't know bark from bark
entine. N. Y. Weekly.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

'FoLKs is always maxim fun of de fellers
dat de worp calls has beens,'n said Uncle
Nose, "but it looks to me LAX it am heap
better fer a man 10 be a has-ben dan TO be Q
nebber. was. n-Indianapoli journal.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

The fair may be forgotten and all of its
glories vanish from the memory; but peo-
Pile will probably never cease TO recall
and snlggIe over their experiences in the
Midway Plaisance. -Boston TRANSCRIPT.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

"How DO you know, then, the young art
ist has an income outside of his professional
asked the landlady's daughter Because"
was the confident reply che pays his rent
regularly. ~ Washington Star,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

THERE'S no objection to girls making up
a face in the privacy Of her own room oc-
casionally, providing she doesn't do 1t with
powder and paint Somervlle Journal
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

Fifty years ago there was some ex-
cuse for bad roads, for our country was
poor. Now it is rich, there is no ex-
cuse. Highway Improvement
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

SHE-"Truly, dear, l am the very first
woman you have really lovedP' He =
"Great guns, no; but you're the first wom-
an that would listen while l told it."-Inter
Ocean.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

"YEs, do enjoy the music greatly, and,
would you believe it'll can't remember when
learned 10 dance" Miss Crimp-"Dear
me Now, perhaps you never did. Inter
Ocean
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
LAYING OUT ORCHARDS.
Growing Popularity of the Triangular !
Alteruate SVstem.

UFU"FHB E-OpW'HIItJ OE VHb ITifIB UfHt OH
Alternate System.
Three objects should be considered in
laying out the orchard: Symmetry OF
appearance, economy of space and IA
cility for future care. In California,
where millions of trees are planted an.
nually, various methods are used.
Many are now planting in what is
known as the triangular or alternate
system. This method gives more trees
to the acre than the square system,
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

DESERVING CONFIDENCE. There is no ar
ticle which so richly deserves the entire
confidence of the community as BROWNS
BRONCHIAL TRocHEs. Price, rs cents.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

CHARLIE-"What have you done about the
PHYSICIANS advice to take physical exer,
cisen Fweddy - "Incweased the size Of
the chwysanthemum l weah," - Chicago
Record
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

His Tommy, what's the
matter with this bottle of settler?
It's only half full. TOMMY met a
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

mo" SHE exclaimed with emotion, ~ can
never forgive you, bnt-but--l will try to
forget you, BIOS on Transcript.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

DINKs, blamed if can understand why
so much nf this Chicago beef should be
tough" Danks-"H umph! Guess you were
never in Chcago,"- Buffalo Courier
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

THE great trouble with the budding gen.
lus is that he is usually npped in the bud
Puck.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

-Hussar is one of the few words we
have from the Hungarian.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

A DEMURRER. -'Miss Griggs is the pic.
ture of health, isn't sheg' "Well-um-
yes. But l don't think it is well painted."--
Puck.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

A WOMAN always hopes for the best. Els.
pecally is this so when 1t is sealskin
sacque she is looking for. Workers States
man.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

The FAMILY FIKANCIER. wife has
an absolute genius for making money go a
long way, especially in he matter of dress "
'lndeedf Yes, she buys all her gowns
in Paris now Detroit Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

Garter says the clergymen have all
endorsed comic opera" Eyes. Every
body whos's heard it vows never to go
to another. kate Fields Washington.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

No; l think she is dreadfully man
nish in her manners wears stand
ing collars and four-in-hand ties and"
"She dresses well enough, but she can
say good-by in a minute. Inter Ocean.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

A DOSE in Time Saves Nine Of Hale's
Honey of Horehound and Tar for Coughs
Pike Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

SHELLFIsu -Customer-"Give me dozen
fried oysters" Walter-"Sorry, sab, but
we's all out o. shellfsh, sab, 'ceptin' eggs.n
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

LAW sometimes mixes lenses inexplicably.
For instance, transgressor is never fined
until he is found.-Kate Fields Washing.
ton
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

Blankets were invented by Thomas
Blanket, who made them at Bristol in
1910.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

He is miss guided youth who does ev-
erything his sweetheart asks him to do
Boston Courier.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

A CARPENTERS BILL-To hanging iva
Barn doors and myself, As. g.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

No ONE can hang up bad habit and for
get where 1t is.-Galveston News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

The trouble with the love Of bonnet il
the hate of the blll.-Puck.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

| IT is consolation when another man Is
In trouble 10 think that it will prove valu
able lesson to him. -Atchison Globe.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

MISUNDERSTANDING is the hardest part OF
your worl1l"-Bill Collector-"Whenit is all
dun. IN. Y. Journal
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

WAITE-"What is true politenessl" TAFT
-"Saying that you forgive man when he
has just trodden on your corns. "-Boston
Courier
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

LIFE is not worth the living for yourself
alone.-Galveston News.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

The most pathetic college cry is that of
the youth whose remittance failed to arrive
-.Plalndealer.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

"WHAT is the matter with Sprigginsm
alphabetical arrangement" "What do
you meanW mot enough VS. and ks and
700 many l. o. U.'s."-Washington Star.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

AMMONIA is one of the most valuable
fertilizers
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29
Reward of Patience.

Excited Husband crushing in with
telegram -Claribel, an old uncle OF
mine has died and left me fortune OF
500, Geo.
Joyful Wife, am SO glad, Henry.
Now we can get new clothes basket
now, can't we?-Chicago Tribune.
Lawrence democrat. (Lawrenceburg, Tenn.) 1884-1925, 1893-12-29

DIR. Hoxsie's Certain Group Cure
Prevents pneumonia and diphtheria' Send
SOC. to A. P. HoxsIE, Buffalo, N. Y.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-09
WONDERS OF CIVILIZATION.
Women of the Midway View the Progress
Of IInir SistarS

Women of the Midway View the Progress
of Their Sisters.
CHICAGO. Aug. S.-Tho board of LADY
managers OF the Worlds fair spent thre.
hours this afternoon in a continuation Of
the undi2riied squabble over tho Ball
Meredith affair. Finally. Mrs. Isabella
Bsecher Hooker came to tine front. and as a
result of her vigorous speech tho whole mat
ter refer ing to the warfare the past three
days was expungsd from the records and a
resolution adopted to prevent its again
being brought MP.
A humorous feature of the day was the
during tho height of tho animated
squabble of a delegation of women from
all the foreign villages in Midway plais-
aDce. They had been invited TO visit the
building in a body and attend a
meeting Of the board, that they might see
what wonders their civilized sisters had
performed. Their impressions have not
learned. Mira. Palmer introduced
them to the board and they were soon sent
on q tour of the building under escort.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1893-08-09
PERSONAL.

Neil McFaddsn, of Choteau, is at the
Grand Central.
Ms. IA. P. Benton. of Seattle. is visiting
friends in Helena.
Frank Bruce came up from Grent Falls
yesterday on a visit.
Nalph Berry. Of White Sulphur Springs,
came over yesterday.
c. S. Walton and wife, of Washington
city, are at The Helena.
jas. A. Talbot and A. j. Davis, of
butte, ale at The Helena.
Edward Chattel and Lionel L. Spear, of
Great Falls, ase in town.
Mise Ella Knowles is on a visit as a pnent
of Mrs. Will b. Edgar at Ellistcu.
Mrs. Denver p. Dayton left last evening
for Los Angeles TO visit her mother,
nj. e.. Persons, of Manhattan, Ia among
the eastern Montana people in tbs city.
Mrs. j. +. Weirnscary leaves for Chicago
to-day, where she will remains tiIl the hoIi-
DAYS.
Charles II. Cooper. who has been outing
10 the last two weeks in tho northern part
OF tins county, returned yesterday.