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The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-27
In Philadelphia it is ''the combine. "
In New Orleans il is 'the ring"

The improvement Of the potato has
seemed to be the work almost exolu-
sively of English.speaking people.
The tuber has been named, specihcal-
ly, the Irish potato, but the French
are not disposed to allow the fact to
be forgotten that one Of their race
brought it effectively into general use.
Everywhere they are doing honor to
Parmentier's memory. A Parmentier
medal was recently offered at a grand
exhibition, which brought out q col
lection from one grower Of $50 varie,
ties, probably the greatest assemblage
of the potato family ever brought to,
gether at one time.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1896-11-27

One result of the increased attention
paid of late years to the army and ma.
w is that it is less difficult to keep the
ranks full, and full too, Of the best ma
terial. The army lacks less than 400
Of its full quota of $4,000, and the same
number is to be made up to secure to
the navy its 10000 The admiral in
charge Of the enlisted men in the navy
states also that not since the carly days
of the navy has there been SO large a
percentage Of the men American citi-
zens, While the personnel is far higher
than it has been, and the cnllsting Off
GERS find it much easier DO keep the
lists full. When all the new ships are
complete there win be needad 10000 In
stead of 12000
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
A M'K1NLEY LEAGUE FORMED

REPUBLICANS OF THE XXTH DISTRICT INDORsE
THE OHIO CANDIDATE FOR THE PREsr-
DENCY AND ADOPT RESOLUTIONS.
The enthusiastic McKinleyites Of the XXth As
sembly District met last night at No. $50 Third
ave- and organized the Mckinley League OF the
XXth Assembly District. The meeting was a
strictly business one. The following officers
elected: President. Abraham White; vce-presi-
dents James f. McMul,en ana Walter S. Atcheson:
secretary. Charles Hibson. and treasurer, Emil
Scheyer. The members elected to the executive
committee Thomas Sturgis. chairman; John
). Corbett. Samuel WE'LL George Gaillard. Richard
NJ. Lush. William r. Garry and Robert Todd. A
constitution and bylaws were adopted. The league
will have clubrooms the centre OF the dis
trict
The following resolutions adopted as pre-
amble TO the constitution:
Whereas. There exists throughout this country a
past. the evidences Of which are the stagnaton Of
trade and business interests large and constantly
general rednc;ion Of wages an Increasing public
debt and uncertainty as 10 the preservation OF
Whereas. These evils unknown during thirty con-
secutve years Of Republican ADMINISTRATION; are
the present Democratic Observation-Disclosures
changes have reduced the revenue OF the Nation
below its Of p the he e Il DER
hciency; have opened our markets to the products
OF the cheap labor Of the most degraded classes in
Europe, thereby closing mills and factories and
throwing hundreds Of thousands OF our own people
out Of work, and by increasing our debt 10 for
eigners payable in gold have endangered our Ma
tional credit; now therefore We declare that the
object Of this league shall be
l. The advocacy OF the twin Republican principles
Of protection to American labor and industries and
reciprocity with friendly nations.
The passage Of laws which will increase our
National revenue. stop further bond ss!cs. reduce
the debt and establish our credit beyond suspicion
and
g. To advocate and work for the nomination and
election OF William Mckinley Of Ohio, TO the
Presidency OF the United States. believing him 10
be the embodiment and exponent OF the above
principles and the one man whose character and
record assure us beyond controversy OF a victory
these lines.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
THE COUNTRY IN MINIATURE.

cryAroR CANNON WANTS A GIGANTIC GROUND
MAP OF THE UNITED STATES CONSTRUCTED.
Washington. April 20 (SpecaD.-Senator Cannon.
n, Utah Introduced a Joint resolution to-day. the
oNect nj which II II IL enacted into law. will be 10
give 10 the city Of Washington perhaps q more
curlo,I, and gigantic attraction for tourists and
curiosity seekers than Is possessed by any other city
in the world Mr. Cannon proposes. In short 10
have constructed here monsVrous map OF the United
States showing every physical feature OF the coun
,rv. every hill mountain. valley and plain every
lake river duck pond and fishing pool every hamlet
village town and city: probably every railroad and
cana. All this "a to hr done In miniature. OF course
hut on such a scale will give map. II IL MAJ DE
so termed no less than half mile In length ana
one-tbird OF a mile In breadth. The cost Of such
q project may be left to the imagination.
The to,nt resolution introduced by Mr.. Cannon pro-
persons. who are 10 serve without compensai on.
three being appointed by rhe President one by the
President OF The Senate and the other by the Speaker
OF the House. whose duty Is shall be TO inquire INTO
and report upon the ACCESSIBILITY. prac'icahl ~ and
cost OF establishing such a map. which Mr. cannon
describes as n ground map OF the United States 10
present 'our country an immature ihe map ~ W
be constructed such scale thdt one 1907 vi map
surface WI represent one square mile OF acluai
area This would give as stated. map aPpioAi-
maie.y half mile In one dimension Dy one tn,r' o,
a mile IN the other for In round numbers the Unit "a
States extends about $500 miles from cast 10 west
and about half that distance from north 10 SCUM
rh q would make a map 300 feet long by LOO VIDE
That Mr. Cannon Is serious In hs proposition IS
indicated by the fact that in presenting the JOINT
resolution to-day he announced that n rev DAYS
he would address the Senate on the subject
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
MORE DELAY IN THE SENATE.
NOTHING WAS ACCOMPLISHED AT YES
TERDAY's SESSION.


THE PETER BOND RESOLUTION LAID ASIDE AND
NO PROGRESS MADE on THE INDIAN BILL.
Washington. April 20-No actual progress In the
work Of legislation made in the Senate to-day.
The resolution for investigation into bond
issues came to the surface two three occa-
sons. but Senator Hill Dem. n. W not in
cned to yield inch Of the right Of the Senate to
time a vote might be reached; and the
other hand. the chairman and members Of the Com
mttee on Appropriations insisted on the importance
of getting along with the great appropriate bills
Finally Mr.. PETER pop. Kan). author Of the bond
resolution. reluctantly consented have that
luton laid aside temporarily until the Appropriation
bills now before the Senate disposed Of. 1t is
still the unfinished business" however. and as
such will be entitled to formal presentation the
Senate at o'clock every day.
The Indian Appropriation hill was under con-
sideration nearly the whole day. but did advance
single step. The propositions the subject Of
Indian schools were passed informally &C.
who had offered amendment strike the
House provisions on that subject Then the senate
got into tangle on an amendment reported by the
committee on Appropriations for the payment Of
chaiacter!zed as 'lobbying"-rendered to the 'od
settlers or Western Cherokees" There was con-
troVersy on this subject in which Mr.. Chandler
(hep, ~ H) took leading part. The matter had
no., been brought to an issue when the bill was
Notice given by Mr.. Villas dem. Wis., that
on Wednesday. April %. he would present TO the
The Senate. at 4I5 O'clock adjourned until to-
morrow.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21

But we proong continuance on earth ny keeping
IN good working physical which Prov
,do,c. has vouchsa,ed 10 us Among the important
., ,,.s. r tho liver Either through neglect provoca
,,on let this great gland remain In or get into
snd vo will soon md Asatic change In your
compi.xion you feel uneasy In your right soe
r under the right shoulder blade tongue VIII take
on an unreasonable 81 fur sick headache nnd h"u
.ea wifi ensue Don't resort a powerful purgntve but
III, and ,u,sue course OF Host-tiers Stomach Bit'ers
Then you will get well speedily and thoroughly This
great household remedy for biousncs also relieves ana
cures naaai and kidney complaints constipation IN
c,plent rheumatism. dyspepsia and the inhmites Desot
ten by an enfeebed condition Of the system promotes
.,eso ana a trapoun state Of The nervous system
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
CONNECTICUT REPUBLICANS READY.

THEY WILL MEET IN STATE CONVENTION TO-DAY
TO DECLARE FOX THE GOLD STANDARD
New Haven. Conn. April 20 (SpecaD.-Five hum
dred delegates to the Republican State Convention
which meets to choose National delegates will
arrive here Tomorrow The friends of Major Nc
Knley say that he will have majority of the
delegates. John L. Hutchinson of Essex. who will
most likely be delegateat-large is said 10 be for
Mckinley. are Senator John w. Douglass Of
Middletown; William f. Rockwell Of Meriden ex
Senator Graham Of West Haven; Rufus w. Blake
Rockville. and Colonel Cheney. Of South Manchester
In the lid Congress District, embracing New
London and Windham counties. the struggle be-
tween Mckinley and Reed Is not pronounced as
1t Is In other sections. Each candidate may get
votes there But in the WITH Congress District in
the counties Of Fairfield and L!tchfeld Reed has
full sway thanks to the political activity Of Samuel
Fessenden and his lieutenants
The Committee Resolutions Will consist Of 4
number Of Republicans who have had experience In
composing the party literature. There is a GER
tainty that the resolutions will demand sound
currency and declare for the gold standard. As 10
the tariff plank. they will advocate tariff framed
on protective principles.
The term Of Herbert f. Benton chairman Of
the State Central Committee expires when the new
committee Is elected by the convention Mr.. Benton
will not he a candidate TO succeed himself The
Attorney Mclean. Of Hartford Allan W. Paige. OF
Bridgeport: o. r. Tyler. of Torrington. and James
H. Macdonald. Of this city. Judge f. NJ. Warren
of Putnam. will be the temporary chairman OF the
convention and either Samuel Eddy. OF New
Canaan or Stephen w. Kellogg, OF Waterbury. per-
manent chairman.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
Mr. LAUTERBACH OVERWHELMED"

The election district captains Of the XXIXth As
Hmbly District Republican Organization he'd a
meeting last evening at No IS East Fifty-nn tn st.
TO see II something could be done toward patching
~ the trouble the district leadership 1t
Z week now since seine Of Edward Lauterbach's
ambitious friends proposed his name for leader and
Witnessed his defeat by a vote cf 20 to o.
Alexander T. Mason presided at last nights meet
he letter from Mr.. Lauterbach was read with
craving as candidate. He said that he had al
ready enough political burdens to bear
a eommittee was appointed which is within five
@y 70 choose a candidate to be acceptable to all
eoeA Il was said that Mr.. Mason was the coming
IA The committee was composed Of Mr. Lauter-
a. ~ Mr. Mason. w. c. Buchanan, Simon Hess and
A61UAn Parker "
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
STATE PAPERS OF THE PRESIDENTS.

ADVANCE SHEETS OF AN UNUSUALLY VALUABLE
GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION ISSUED
Washington. April 20 observation-disclosures sheets Of
Of the most valuable publications issued by
the Government have come from the Public Printer.
and the first volume will be ready for delivery in a
short time. This publication Is a compilation OF the
messages and State papers Of the Presidents OF the
United States from 1889 1887. published by the
thority Of Congress. 1t will contain historical mat
ter OF the greatest value some OF /; record
In the archives of the Government. together with the
secret proceedings OF the Senate. now for the first
time disclosed. Il Is well known that Representa-
live Richardson. OF Tennessee. chairman OF the
House Committee on Printing OF the last Congress-
has been engaged for than year under a
resolution OF the Lilo Congress In compiling the
annual special and veto messages inaugural adj
dresses and proclamations OF the Presidents from
the beginning OF the Government down to the close
OF the present Administration lie has the first vol
ume now in the bndery at the Government Print
ing ONCE. and It will be delivered this week
Volume l will include the first twenty eight years
OF this country's history a Nation; that is. from
1889 10 1917 Mr.. Richardson has given a great deal
OF time labor and attention TO this work. 1t has
been purely labor Of love on his part as there Is
provision for compensation. He has devoted
about year TO Its compilation. and has the copy
T.iay soI the pr, h the period to G
the injunction Of secrecy from all Executive mes
sagss since Johnsons term cosed In order that Mr
work These documents. OF course. have never been
published. They Will he read with interest by
cnts Of history. and will disclose many highly inter
estng matters In connection with that important
epoch OF this Government.
Mr.. Richardson has instituted a departure
In Government publications. by inserting ustra-
tons OF historic value The steel portrait OF each
President viii appear in It's proper place, together
With eIosraPhica. sketch prepared by Ar Rich
usual efforts TO make the work superior In appear
ance and style TO the ordinary Government publlca-
lions. The work vii. have especial value In that
prOclHnafiOns
dents. IL II singular fact that the Government
chves do not possess these prociamatio They
are not In the State Department. where they might
be supposed to b, on ne AMI Mr.. Richardson has
been compelled 20 get them from the statutcs at
large. from confempoi newspaper publications
and from historical works. such "sparkss Life Of
Washington"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
MKINLEY STRONG IN PENNSYLVANIA

Meadville Penn. April 20.-The Republican return
Judges of Crawford County met here this afternoon
10 canvass tie vote OF Saturdays primary election.
The county is carried by Mckinley delegates. al
though the Quay majority in Erie County gives
Quay the district The vote was as follows: Nc
Knley delegates: Jesse Moore. 3,7Os; W. J. Sands
3.e18 Quay delegates: William H. Andrews, 3.64s;
Lewis Streuber, 1926.
Erie Penn. April 2-The Republican County
Convention to-day passed sound money and pro-
lection resolutions. They also Endorsed Quay as
first choice for President and Mckinley second
J. G. Sturtevant OF Crawford County, has no OPP
position for Congress. and Perry Gibson was nomi-
mated for the Senate. j. G. Bentley Of Cory; J. A.
Evans. OF Mil Creek. and Colone. r. =. Gould. OF
Erie. for the Assembly Frank Montgomery. OF
Erie. Will contest Goulds nomination because his
winning districts had great many Democratic
votes poled. Lewis Streuber, OF Erie. and w. H.
Andrews. Of Crawford County Quay delegates. were
elected.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
ARBITRATION CONFERENCE PLANS.
THE PROGRAMME PREPARED By THE EXECUTIVE
CoMMITTEE-M DEPEw TO ADDRESS
MASS MEETING

MASS MEETING
Washington. April 20 (specaD.-The Executive
Committee having In charge arrangements for the
National Arbitration Conference. which is 10 open
IN Metzerotts Hall. In this city. Wednesday,
met to-day at the house OF ex Secretary John ".
Foster. There present Mr.. Foster. Gardiner
G. Hubbard. the Rev DR.. Alexander Mackay-
Smith, W. J. Boariman John Joy Edison :. ".
Woodward and Colonel George Truesdell The
ference will be called TO order by Gardiner g. Hub
bard. and 1t Is expected that Mr.. Foster will act
temporary president Ex-senator George F. Ed
munds will act as permanent president. Both Mr..
Foster and Judge Edmunds will make addresses
on taking the chair. Committees will be appointed
on Order OF Business and Resolutions. An address
will be made by DR. L. T. Cbamberlin OF New
York. on the history and purpose OF the move
ment. On Wednesday evening several addresses
will be made the desirab lity Of arbitration In
general and particularly between the United States
and Great Britain. Among those who Will speak
will be President James II. Angel. OF Michigan
University: Edward Atkinson, OF Massachusetts.
and Carl Schurz Of New-York on Thursday even
ing there will be n mass-meeting at the Grand
Opera House to close the work OF the conference
Chauncey NJ Depcw will speak, President Eliot OF
Harvard will make address. ana j. Randolph
Thicker OF Virginia. will also be heard
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
PAYMENTS FOR THE BOND ISSUE.
THE GOVERNMENT HAD RECEIVED NEARLY sos
OOOCGO Up TO April. i5

GOVEUNMENT
100000 Up To April. 10.
Washington April 20.-In response to Senate
resolution the Secretary Of the Treasury sent to
that body this afternoon such information as was
asked for concerning the recent sale OF bonds In
addition to the printed list OF bidders and the
amount OF the bids. the Secretary also says that
all who made the first deposit have since either
paid the remaining instalments as they fell due
amount at the first payment. The aggregate
amount OF money thus paid in up to ana INCLUDING ing
bonds with grand total OF premiums: accrued
:nteres, and principal. aggresating siohm'S% 20,
Guiding April r. with their denomi tons were
follows coupons-s ao i 70. S'9 ~ Ss a.. $50 49,
COOS 3l5i; 5.O0Os. Oi 10.000s. Sill
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
THAT CONFERENCE AT RALEIGH

THAT CONFERENCE AT RALEIGH.
SENATOR BUTLER HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
FAILURE OF FUSION IN NORTH CAROLINA.
Washington. April 20 (SpecaD. Representative
Richmond Pearson has returned from North Caro-
lima, where he attended the IXth District Conven-
tion which renominated him by reclamation. and
subsequently took part In the conference at Raleigh
between the kepuOncans and Populist leaders In
the State. Speaking OF the results reached At
Raleigh, Mr.. Pearson said:
The committee OF i've on the part Of the Popul.sts
Was appointed on the noloh or Representative
Shinn.r, OF the LIST North carolina District ana
ai.nouSn he Was the autnor or the mo.ivn anu,
aione with has Populist colleagues In Congress.
vtay Interested IN .he result. they were ignored IN
the appointment OF the Populst COMMITTED Sena cor
butler CHOOSING 10 appoint hirnsef chairman AMI
taxing for s associates men VI no hau no Inieres
at STAKE ana VINO cou.u aord to declare for 'prin-
cipie inasmuch as they were secure In ONCE. 1t
stated mat the proposition to cooperate with the
Republicans was reJect W bare majority or one
vote Ii certain tnat very large majority OF the
Populist party FAVOR JOINT hgnt against the Demo-
Gratis in orucr TO MAINTAIN and make secure the
reforms enacted by the last Legislature TO wit, an
honest election law and a local sef-government Jaw,
which, In the minds OF the rank and fiie are IN
fnieiy mole Important than any monetary or Presi-
Dental question.
1t looks now as II Mr. Butler in his efforts dis
organize the republican party, Will Simply disrupt
his own party, as large number OF leading Popu-
oress protesting against the action Of the Populst
Subcommittee and advocating cooperation with
the Republicans on State. Congressional and legis-
lative tickets. II Mr.. Butler forms a single-ssue
free silver party 1t will be formed from the otsam.
jesam and other refuse material of the old parties.
whose action in convention he seems to be awaiting.
1t Is safe to say that hundred respecta BILE
Republicans In the State Will follow him and DR..
Mott, and only such Democrats will follow their
lead already hopeless and worthless. The
honest Of the State are at loss to understand
Senator Buffers claim that he Is lighting for prin-
cIple." when the first step In his course is to betray
his friend Senator Pritchard and to abandon the
principles OF the Peoples party in a wild-soose
chase after free silver which he has done more to
dscredlt than any man now prominent In public
life by admitting. he did in the Senate. that the
free coinage Of silver would not restore the parity
OF that metal with gold unless 1t should be coupled
with peculiar and untried scheme OF Mr.. Butler.
He submitted this proposition In the form Of an
amendment to that Senate controlled by the friends
OF silver and It rejected by the significant
majority OF 60 TO 13
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
GOLD MEN WIN A POINT.

Chicago. April 20.-The Democratic State Central
Committee here selected Peoria the place and
June % al the date for holding the Democratic State
Convention. The call issued the basis Of
tie vote cast In the Presidential election OF 1892
which is victory for the gold element. It gives
Cook County larger representation than under
the vote Of 1894.
Members Of the State Central Committee say that
they acceded to the request OF the ant-free silver
element 10 make the apportonment the basis Of
the Cleveland vote Of 1892 which gives Cook County
q third Of the convention the ground that the
more delegates present the better II would be for
Altgeld and silver
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
M'KINLEY AND THE A. p. A.

Cincinnati April 20-Judge j. H. D. Stevens. chair
man OF the National Advisory Committee OF the A..
P. A.. tonight gave to the press signed statement.
In which he asserts that the organizations fight
against the candidacy OF William Mckinley is not
personal. but based his public record: that evi-
dence to that end Is being gathered: denying
the truth Of Congressman Grosvenor's statement
that he did not refuse the committee that all
statements regarding Congressman Llnton's with
drawal from the Presidential contest false and
circulated BY the orders enemies and that the OPP
position TO Mckinley is not in the interest OF any
other candidate in the same party
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
rAMMANY CHOOSES HER sACHEMs.
esoxEgs OLD TICKET REELECTED EXCEPTING
GENERAL sIcKLEs-JusTrcE sMYTH MAY

Il
RETAIN HIS OFFICE.
Croksrs grip on the Tammany Society. "estab-
usbed IN l7s" is unreaxed. The association held
tie annual election for officers for the current year
at the East Fourteenth-st. Wigwam last evening"
with the following result: Sachems. Hugh ]. Grant,
Thomas L. Fetner George r. Mcclellan Charles
welde Patrick keenan,. William Sulzer, John C.
sheehan j. Sergeant Cram. William Sohmer, Henry
D. Hotchkss John II. Patrick, Augustus W. Peters
and Amos j. Cummings secretary. John b. McGold-
rick; treasurer. Peter F. Meyer: sycamore. William
II. Dobbs and wsk.nkie. Daniel NJ. Donegan
The only change made from the ticket OF last year,
which Croker made up himself. was mat General
pa, Panel Sick,es was retired as a sachem and sx;
DOCK Commissioner ]. Sergeant Cram put IN General
Sick;ess place The Grand sachem for 1895 Is TO be
chosen when the Board Of Sachems meet Tor organ
.auon at the May meeting. Justice Frederick
Sny,h holds that place. and he Is not eligible
but II the sachems scatter their votes so that no
eanidate has majority, Judge Smyth will serve
aaaher year. A prominent Tammany man said last
evenng that this course would be adopted, and that
Judge Smyth. although he was last year elevated
to the Supreme Bench. would hold over for another
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-04-21
Colgate's
Soaps and Perfumes
unequaIIed in quality and perfume.

l6 to l. which has been adopted by the Denver and
New-York conventions Of the American Fedora ton
of Labor. and copies OF which are now being sub.
mitted to the various labor assemblies OF the coun-
try The local unions in various cities had all acted
on the resolution. and the result was tie between
up before the Central Union. motion to reject It
was carried without dissenting vote. II Is said
Federation Of Labor will longer demand free
coinage