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The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-07-16
COURAGE and hdslity, OF the present d0una
cratic national admlaistfAt1on. III

cratic national admiaistFat5on. n
Ia The Tinnsn kesolution.
senator rtinaan, ofsouth Car9lina:twas
TerR tSe of
sentinx an amendment In the shape Of the
we denounee the administration Of
President Cleveland as undemocratic and
tyrannical' and as departure from thoss
has been used to thwart the viii 81 the
Hs9Re, n as by their
has been used to subsidizs the press. to
debaN1ch congress and to overawe and
CONSTITUTIONAL rights as voters a pluto
cratic despotism is thus sought to be es-
ct
tional convention BY President Cleveland
psn s E! Se
Ing an act Of bad faith, deserving the s.
whds ID
coin obligations payable In silver or gold.
a: the option Of the government. and tho
expenses of the government are both I'M
lawful and usurpattons OF authority de-
serving impeachment"
HIS Amendments.
The amendments proposed to be offered
by Senator Hill were then read. as follows:
carefully provided by law at the same time
that any change in the monetary standard
should not apply to existing contracts"
Second amendment: "Our advocacy OF
the Independent free coinage of silver be-
Ing based on the belief that such coinage
will effect and maintain a. parity between
gold and silver at the ratio OF sixteen to
one. we declare as pledge Of our sincerity
that If such free coinage shall fail to erect
such parity within one year from ITS en-
ectment by law such coinage shall there-
upon be suspended"
Ballots on tho Platform.
The ballot on the substitute financial
plank Offered by the minority of the COM
mittee resulted as follows: 626 no: 303 aye,
Gen sena xSsln FIN wa. recognized and moved
a roll call on resolution Endorsing the pres
ent administration.
Total vote (oficiaD: Ayes. s57; nays. 5s4:
not voting and absent, 3.
Hills amendment referring to existing
contracts lost on viva voce vote.
Hills amendment declaring that IN case
not maintain the parity Of silver one year
after its passage it shall be suspended.
lost on viva vOce vote.
Tiilman Withdrew his amendment de-
nouncing Cleveland.
Oflcia1 result on adoption Of the plat
form: Ayes, 6S: noes. 3O1: not voting. !.
Thursday Evening Session.
Chicago, July 1.-THE nomination of
candidates for the presidency was the
order Of the convention Wednesday night
BY an agreement entered into by the friends
Of the several candidates the nominating
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PLATFORM ADOPTED.
Has Votes to Spare Over tho Required
TMa.ThirdA.

Has Votes to Spare Over tho Required
Two-Thirds.
Convention Hall. Chicago. July 1o.-At
five minutes before II o'clock Senator
White, Of California. the permanent pres
ident Of the convention, called the assem-
bly, to order, and stated that the days
proceedings would be opened with prayer
by Rev. Thomas E. Green. OF the Grace
Episcopal church. of Cedar Rapids. Ia. the
same clergyman who offered prayer
Wednesday.
nessee, was called to the chair. Senator
Jones, OF Arkansas, chairman OF the com :
mittee on resolutions, read the platform as
finally adopted by that committee
Text of the Platform.
The full text Of the platform as adopted
is rs follows:
I'VE, the democrats Of the United States.
in national convention assembled. do re-
affirm our allegiance to those great es-
sential principles Of justice and liberty
upon which, our institutions are founded
and which the democratic party has adVo-
f GSssH V Of speech. freedom Of the press:
81 rrS9s the
seryance e Of eonstitutionai limitstio
rarty has resisted the tendency Of selfish
interests to the GENERALIZATION of govern;
mental power and steHdfast Sigma ma'n NJ soG.
tInment established by the founders OF
his republic Of republics. Under its guild:
ance and teachings the great principle Of
local self-government has found It's pest
expression in the maintenance OF the
rights Of the states and in its assertion OF
tie necessity Of combining the general gov
eminent to the exercise OF the powers
granted by the constitution OF the United
States. , e...
guarantees TO every citizen the rights or
civil and religious liberty. The democratic
purity has always been the exponent %
roiiticaI liberty and religious freedom ana
Il renews its obligations and reahrms its
devotion to these fundamental principles
OF the constitution.
Financial Plank.
"Recognizing that the money question
,s paramount to all others at this time,
we invite attention to the iact that tne
federal constitution names silver and gold
together as the money metals OF the Onited
safes, and chat the first coinage law
nassed by congress under the constitution
made the silver dollar the unit OF VaIue am
admitted gold to free coinage at the ratio
measured by the silver dollar unit:
I'VE declare that the act OF Dis denohe
tizins silver without the knowledge or
APPROVAL Of the American people has re-
coorresponding fail in the prices of com
,nndi,ies produced by the people: heavy
increase in the burden of taxation ana OF
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and seconding speeches were confined t
minutes in length.
Georgia Nominates Bryan.


minutes in length.
Georgia dominates Bryan.
When tho state OF Georgia was cal!ed,
Mr. H. r. Lewis, Of that state, came 70 Inc
liam j. Bryan, Of Nebraska, saying that II
public office was reward for Is1bIiSe s snye
than he. In the late political contests Mr.;
bryan stood among his peers, Ike Saul Saul
among the Israelites, head and sh !3th th
noH nH he said. "and. you Will do
credit to the party and earn for yourselves
the plaudits Of YOU your constituents ana the
Other names put forward for the nomina.
ton for president We're Gov: Matthews, OF
Indiana. ex-Gov. Boies, Of Iowa. Senator
Joseph S. Blackburn, of Kentucky, and
JOhn r. Mclean. Of Ohio.
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seats the contesting delegates from the
Fourth congressional district Of Michigan
shifting the contesting delegates from the
Ninth Congressional district Of Mlc cg:aiso
the right to their seats of all the other delc-
gates from Michigan:
After considerable discussion the prev!-
GUS question was ordered and 81 the moti ton
Teport in the Michigan case was lost:
Ayes. 3GS: nays. 55S.
II 5az silver Has a Two-Thirds Vote.
A The chairman put the question on the ma
.1ortty report Of the committee on creden-
1iais and declared it adopted. The result
s;of the Michigan contest leaves the major
ity Of the delegation for silver, and the
ssfiate vote will be cast for silver under the
Uu1ft rule. Ex-Gov. Sheehar1, OF New York.
SAYS the action gives the silver men two
thirds vote in the convention.
,4 White Elected Permanent Chairman.
III The report OF the committee on per-
.mAnent Organization was then presented
hy Mr. Finley. of Ohio, naming Senator
White. Of California. as permanent pres1-
dent Of the convention and Thomas ~ j..
.(nran OF Ohio, as permanent secretary.
I The report was adopted. .s.-
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Changes were made to Bryan as follows:
Arkansas. from Bland. 16 votes; Indiana.
from Matthews. 30: Iowa, from Boies, rs:
Montana. from Bland. s: Missouri, from
Bland, 81: Texas, from Bland, 80; Utah.
from Bland, 8; Alaska, from Bland. 6. The
corrected ballot shows the following totals:
Bryan. 639: Bland, %: Patterson. IS; Steven
son. 8: Hill. l; Matthews. 2; not voting. 162-
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the nth ballot - officially announced.
Changes were made thereafter. before tho
nomination was made unanimous, Swing
Bryan more than the necessary 612 votes:
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-07-16

Senator Daniel in rstirinE from the tern
p6rary CHI anship expi essed his Deep
intfodueedM Mr.. white as 1.-THE distinguished
Senator from California"
The Worthington advance. [volume] (Worthington, Minn.) 1874-1908, 1896-07-16

nounced the vote, said the convention did
not care, evidently, to vote for a man who
had been in the confederate army, SEN
timent which was roundly Kissed.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Odd Fellows TO Celebrate.

The seventy-seyenth anniversary OF
Odd Fellowship in the United States and
the twenty-sixth reunion in Hougbton
county, will take place at Lake Linden
under the auspices Of Lake Linden Lodge.
No. 245, on Friday, April "a. On the ar.
rival OF the different lodges from DAnse.
Houghton, Hancock and Calumet. the
COMMITTEES will escort them to the Opera
House where an address OF welcome will
he given by the president Of the village.
Mr.. A. r. Heidecamp, after which the
usual ceremony oi the order will be given.
followed by an Grafton by the Rev, j. IL.
fitzpatrick, OF the NJ. Il. church. Immedi-
ately after, the different lodges will form
IN line and parade the principal streets.
returning TO the Opera House and thence
70 fhe Hotel Linden. where supper will
be served by Mine Host MIR. George But
terheld, who knows how tn cater to the
wants oil the inner man. In the evening
program will be rendered, CONSISTING al
vocal and instrumental music, supported
by the best home TALENT OF Honghton
COUNT, followed by a drama prepared
by the dramatic club of Lake Linden and
alter concert and drama will follow. es
usual, .raod bal. TIE ARA rpements
are in ibsnands ~ n compel o. q commit,e,
and they are deterOIinrri To make this the
grandrst aud best CELEBRATION the Odd
Fellows of this section ever witne sspd
The cost and labor will not he spent ia
decorating the streets, but will be an
piled 10 the different departments Of the
program
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The dance given at the Calumet Light
Guard Armory last evening by Calumet
Tent, No. ais, X. D. 4. NJ, WAS grand
success with which the 100 couples or 80
who attended will agree.
The hall was very neatly decorated with
American flags aud emblems OF the
order. The words WELCOME" over the
door to the banquet room, "k. o.
i. NJ over the door leading upstairs,
and "1SS1-1S96" were at one end OF the
hall, all in red, white and black, the col
ors Of the Maccabees. At the two far
Their corners, bunting was draped In imi-
tation of the Maccabees tent and hunt
ing, evergreens and flags completed the
decorations.
Dancing was commenced early In the
evening and the grand march, lead by
Prompter and Mrs. james isiney, took
place about 1890. Supper was served
from II to o'clock in the banquet room.
The supper was gotten up by Lady vii.
lard Hive, l.. o. L. NJ, and the members
OF that popular order fully sustained the
reputation which they made for them
selves at their annual party as caterers
OF the first-class.
After supper, dancing was resumed and
continued until bright chanticleer pro-
claimed the dawn. karkeet's Ideal or.
chestra furnished music for the occasion
and the dances were all enjoyed, several
new selections being introduced. James
Riney acted as prompter TO the entire
satisfaction OF all.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Republican Caucus.

A caucus meeting will be held at the
Calumet School Hall on the evening OF
Wednesday, April 3, at 3 O'Clock for
the purpose OF electing twenty-four (24)
delegates To represent Calumet township
ut the county convention to be held at
Pieiffer's Hall, Houghton, ON Thursday,
the 9th Of April, at 2 O'Clock p. m, at
which delegates will be chosen To attend
the State convention To be held ut De-
troit on the 9TH Of May, 1896, for the
purpose of choosing electors at large TO
attend the national convention which
will be held at st. Louis on the 10th OF
June, 1896, and at which delegates will
also be chosen TO attend the republican
convention for the twelfth congressional
district which will be held at PetersoL's
Opera House, in the city of Escapaba,
on Monday, the 30th day OF April, 1896,
at 10 O'Clock a. IN, for the purpose OF
electing two delegates and two alternate
delegates to the above named republican
national convention.
JoHN DUNCAN,
Chairman OF Township Committee.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Not In POltticu.

To the Editor-Owing to the fact that
many persist in trying to convince the
people here that l am in Calumet in the
interest Of Mayor Pingree's gubernator-
ial boom; | wish TO say that am not in
politics in any way, shape or manner.
l am here for the purpose of interesting
people in the advantages OF buying farm
ing lands at and near Munising, and that
am having fairly good success, ia
eyinced by the large number who are
daily making inquiries and expressing
their intention OF buying a farm. 1t
would be an excellent idea for all to Join
the crowd. Better opportunities were
never offered. Call at Oates Office,
Walls block, near the Mineral Range
depot. GEORGE Ii. MILES,
Land Agent.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Reno < Ford's successful four-act rus
tic comedy drama, Joshua Simpkin :"
comes 20 the Red Jacket Opera House I O
morrow evening.
The play Is said to be much in the same
vein as the "Old Homestead" County
Fair and other like productions, and
will be staged with special scenery and
effects, including the realistic saw mill
scene, introduced in the third act, in
which real buzz saw takes an active
part in the performances. There il an
abundance OF good, wholesome comedy
in the play. and many pleasing singing
and dancing specialties. There is slsC
some excellent descriptive music by fine
orchestra carried by the company.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Marvellous ResuIts.

From a letter written by Rev. j. Gun
derman, OF Dimondale Mich, we are per-
United TO make this extract: IL have no
hesitation in recommending DIR. Kings
New Discovery, as the results were almost
marvellous in the case OF my wife. While
was pastor OF the Baptist church at
Rives Junction. she was brought down
with pneumonia, succeeding lagrippe.
Terrible paroxysms OF coughing would
last hours with little Interruption. and it
seemed as il she could not survive them.
A friend recommended Dr. Kings New
Discovery; it was quick in its work and
highly satisfactory il results" Trial
bottles free at ID. L. Macdonald's drug
stores.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
ALLoUEZ TOWNSHIP,

The regular ticket at Alouez was elect
ed and the election was n very quiet az
lair, the only opposition being that of
Frank Charter, who ran against Fred
Nordstrom for oyerseer Of highways.
Charter received 90 votes TO Nords.rom' a
127. Following is the ticket elected:
Supcrvisor-Fred smith
Clerk-James Wilson.
Treasurer-John Kaiser
che!l
school trustee--two years-Henry saam
commissioner OF Highways--Anton Koch
Justice OF the Peace - Full Term John
ByOnstrOm.
Justice Of the Peace, Hll vacancy--John By
onstrOm.
Overseer OF Highways--Fred Nordstrom.
Board OF keview-Thomas Jack SON
constance Michael Labby, James jackson,
August sibilsky ana Abram Beldoniemi
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Entertainment This Eyrutou

Bedahbun Aboriginal Entertainment
will be given at the Opera House this
eyehi"g. Doors open at o'clock, en-.
tertalnnent TO commence to = O'Clock.
This entertainment IL given for the benz
nc oi the mission work among the Ia.
dians at .Anse. The twins on the pro-
gram are little girls 3 years old and both
will speak and one oftbem will sing. Trek.
cts on sale at Ryan's store. at the Y. M.
Z. A. reading room aud at the door. A
very interesting program has be- pr, /.
par d for the OCCASION.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Me.srs. John Isaacson and Victor II,

Messrs. John Isaacson and Victor 10.
ganson left on the noon train for Thron-
dbjem, Norway. Mr.. Hoganson will ioin
his wife and family who preceded him
about year ago and will reside perma-
nently in Norway, while Mr. Isaacson will
visit old friends and relatives for some
time and may decide to reside permanent
ly in his mother country. They were &C.
companied by Kansto kokkare, who will
go To Tornea, Finland, to reside in the
future. A large number OF their country.
men were at the depot to see them de.
part and wish them godspeed on their
Journey
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Here We Are Again.

The great Swedish Lutteman sextette.
with the Ollie Torbett concert company.
will appear at the led Jacket Opera
House, on Saturday evening, April IS.
under the auspices Of the Young M-n's
Christian Association Of Calumet. This
Is the company that pleased the larp e
audience 40 much last May. Alllovers Of
music should turn out to hear them. Adj
mission, 90 cents, no extra charge for re-
served seats. Reserved seats secured at
fichtefs on or alter Saturday. April IL,
at 8 n m
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Mr.. John Mikkola, of Raymbaultown.
complains OF the conCuct Of two lad.
whose names we will not now mention
living in his neighorhcod, and it is TO be
hoped they will take this friendly warn.
ing and leave off annoying Mikkola: II
they do not they may 6nd themselves in
rather n tight place.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The 5-month-old child Of Mr.. and Mrs..
Anthony HAMS, OF stephens street.
Rsymbaultown, died this morning after
an illness OF short duration. The funeral
will take place tomorrow morning. Ser
vices at the church OF the Sacred Heart.
The remains will be laid at rest In the
HacIn cemetery.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Bishop vertin. of Marquette, sas in the
city this morning and held confirmation
services at st. Joseph's church on Eighth
street. A class OF thirty-two, who had
been under the training OF Rev. Father
Petillo, the Italian pastor, were con-
frmed. The bishop left at noon for
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

At the first OF the next month, Charles
Greens hirlds will discontinue his livery
and sale stable business in the Anderson
building on Pine street. The building ia
an excellent stable and very well situ.
ated for the business
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

A company Of eleven Indians arrived
on the afternoon train from the Indian
mission near Pequaming and will give an
entertainment at the Opera House this
evening. The entertainment il spoken
oil IA beng very enjoyable, and az the
proceeds arefor the benefit OF the mission
the company deserves n crowded bouse
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The Zenith barber chop, Ben Hosking
proprietor, has lately been enlarged and
is now one OF the neatest shops in the
city. The room has been renovated and
the bath room taken out and the shoI
otherwise improved.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The last meeting OF the season Of the
Shakespeare Literary club was held last
evening at the residence of Mrs. George
Fax, on Pine street, and n very pleasant
evening WAS spent. During tie evening
light refreshments were served and alto
gether the meeting was very enjoyable
nnQ
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The Columbians have accepted the chal-
lenge Of the German-Americans and will
play the latter club at Winners bowling
alley tomorrow evening. An interest
ing and exciting game is anticipated.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The entertainment given at the Osceo-
la N. +. church last Saturday evening
was largely attended. The program, as
already published, was carried out in
full abi the entertainment was a thor
ough success in every way.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Charles Macarthur was operated on by
the hospital staff Of the Calumet and
Hecla company for tuberculosis last Sal
urday afternoon. The operation waS
highly succeseful and Mr.. McArihur q
doing as well AS could be expected under
the circumstances.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

A week from next Saturday, April 10,
the Ladies' Aid society OF the Tamarack
W. f. church will give their annual fair.
Further particulars in regard to the
same will be given later.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

The regular meeting of Osceola Coun-
Gil, No. z, j. o. II. NJ, will be held Tues
day evening. and large attendance IL
requested as business of Importance will
be transacted.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Our .sol.- Occupation

IL To furnish the public beverage that
for purify and healthgiving qualities can
not he ,qualled. Our Superior Stock
beer is thu beverage we refer TO. DO
you use il? The Bosch BREWING Co. Sold
by ell dealers.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Let johnson, the ieweler, Agnitch
block, tit your eyes with glasses. He
knows how, and will save time and
money too.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Charity Lodge, No. 131, X. p, will
hold regular meeting in their hall on
next Tuesday evening. Work IN the Sec
ond rank and large attendance is re-
anesfed
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

For RENT-A seven-room house on
Lake Linden avenue, Laurium, with all
modern conveniences. For particulars
apply at NEWS office.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

beginning with next Wednesday even
ing. the regular weekly drill Of the Hi
bernian Rifles will be held on Wednesday
evenings, instead OF Tuesday evenings az
heret ofore. BY order OF
JOIN Z. O'NEI, Captain.
j. ID. SHEA, Secretary.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Calumet Lodge, No. 1874, /. o. o. F..
will work the third degree at the regular
meeting to be held Tuesday evening, April
Z, when full attendance il requested.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

WANTED-A good delivery horse weigh.
ing about ! 100 pounds, with priv lege
OF trying before purchasing. Apply at
II. L. Leans store.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

johnson, the ieweler, is Offering a few
bargains in watches this week. Go and
see. Agn,tch block, next to Grand Union
Tea store,
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Martin O'Neil left at noon for Butte
City, to seek pastures new. Mr.. O'Neil
has numerous friends here, who wish him
every sui cess in his new field.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
The River ana Harbor MIL

Telegram from Hon. Sam Stephenson.
WASHINGTON, ID. C., April 6-The river
and harbor bill passed the house today
az expected.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

Willing Workers Tent, No. 20, 1. o. R.,
will meet Wednesday afternoon at 2:3O,
az the residence of Mrs. LAYERS. Sixth
street. ANNIE BIsCoMpE. Sec'y.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

DIR. MacNaughton, OF Iron Mountain
Is In the city lsting among old
friends and acquaintance.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07

10 the Kind staunch friends who sup.
ported me by their assistance and good
wishes during the political contest
tender my sincere thanks.
M. j. CULSAy.
The copper country evening news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 18??-1907, 1896-04-07
Result of Yesterdays
Township Elec-
ton.
Walls Is Elected Treasurer
One votes-Retarns From Other
Townships
CALUMET TOWNSHIP.

The day passed over without any very
great excitement. although the friends OF
the candidates for the Office Of treasurer
worked ike beavers, the result being a
victory for Mr.. Walls by a plurality OF
only forty-one votes. The fol owing was
the vote cast:
prpcincts