Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1876-03-08
WISCONSIN STATE NEWS.


ly murdered Mrs. Parker, an old woman
living with his mother A Coroner's jury
decided that he was insane and directed
his confinement
WILLIAM SEWER, carpenter, fell from
the roof Of a building in Milwaukee. on
which he was working, the other day, and
was instantly killed
FEW days ago, at La Crosse, a Bo-
hemlan named Msna attempted to muir
der his wife and children. The wife, as
sisted by her son, after a severe struggle,
got butcher. knife from Msna. He then
went into another room, and, securing a
carving knife, stabbed himself twice in
the abdomen, ini1icling two ugly wounds,
from which he died next morning. About
ayear ago Msna received slight shock
from a stroke of lightning since which
time he had not been wholly sane
THE Republican State Convention as
sembed at Madison at noon, on the o2d,
and was called to order by f. w. keyes,
Chairman of the State Central Committee.
EXGov. Lewis, Of Columbus, was made
temporary Chairman, and II. B. Jackson
and +. Cleghorn temporary Secretaries.
The usual committees were appointed,
and the convention took a recess for din.
ner. In the afternoon the Committee on
Permanent Organization reported the fol-
lowing list Of permanent officers, which
the convention promptly adopted Presi-
dent, Hon. +. l.. Brown, of Waupacca: u
Vice President from each Congressional
District and III. B. Jackson, j. f. Cleg-
horn and w. II. Bennett, Secretaries.
The Committee on Resolutions offered the
following platform which was unanimous
ly adopted:
The Republicans of Wisconsin in State Con-
yention assembled, In response to the call OF tho
National Union Republican Committee for the
Republicans OF the seSeral States OF the Union TO
elect delegates to their National Convention, send
iraterna gyee,ing 10 Republicans in all parts of
our beloved land, with cordial assurances to all
patriotic citizens who honor the flag OF our COM
mon country AZ the emblem OF liberty, equality
and Paternity OF our earnest ire to the Re-
public enter upon tho second century OF It's pros
porous ca eer fee from sectional st,lfe or inns-
tlce OF any name or nature and that will en-
deayor TO y omote friendly feeling and permanent
harmony throughout the entire country. and will
maintain and support all measures. acts aud laws,
citizen his constitutional rights, including the fun
and tree exercise OF the right of franchise without
intimidation or fraud.
We are in favor OF vigorous efforts to prosecute
and punieh those who have been guilty OF Official
dishonesty and to detect and bring TO punishment
all who have IN any form conspired TO dcfraud the
Government OF Its Just and legal revenues.
We believe in the unwliiien law Of tho land
which declares II unwse for IA Chief Magistrate 10
hold his Office beyond two terms. aud we accept
the declaration Of President q ant In harmony with
this law as but another claim to our vcneration and
gratitude,
We believe In national arbitration IN lieu of war.
and We point 10 the scene OF two nations strong
enough 10 be above fear and wise enough to DO
above passion adjusting claims before this tribu.
nal, as among the proudest monuments OF the Re-
publican party.
While endeuv oring to reduce the national debt
that was incurred IN the presence OF organized
treason and armed rebellion With a political party
which again aspires 10 the control Of the Govern
ment, Wc ARE opposed to impairing the credit OF
the nation by dcpreelating any of It's obligations,
and in favor of sustaining IN every way the ma.
tional faith and financial honor
We believe In honest money, that the currency Of
the nation should, Az soon Us consistent with bust
ness interests and safety be made equal to gold
and until that time should continue legal
tender.
We hold as OF priceless value and of the great
est importance the common school system OF this
country, which. supported by just and equal taxa
ton Of property, for the benefit of all and acccs-
sible TO the chi dren of citizens OF every national
iy. color. condition. creed should be main
TIMED nbsoiutely free from sectarinn control and
that popular education IL the right Of national
safety under free and tolerant Government,
whore guarantee OF liberty can only be perpetnaed
while knowledge pervades the masses.
While Ieiturating our nr,n devotion to the prin
ciples that were cherished and established by the
American patriots ot 1910, as Incorporated Ia their
Declaration " Independence. In the Constitution
Of the Union. and In the laws of Congress, We
cannot ignore the fact which is indelibly written
In our national history, that for the privilege of
celebrating the Centennial OF this Republic tho
freemcn Of America are indebted. not only to its
founders bat also to Its defenders and that II to-
day we have country or a Government whose
existence Is worth celebrating. 1t Is because in the
hour OF its greatest peril liz Interests and welfare
we're nrusied To party which gave no aid or
and which now gives the only security or means
for present future safety. property, aud honor
ns power for good among the nations
With a renewal Of our pledges to the platform OF
principles adopted by the Republican State Con
ycntioD IN July last. We enter upon the campaign
1875 with assurances. from all directions that the
party OF law, order. progress and freedom Will
achieve another glorious victory.
The following were selected as delegates
to the National Convention.
At Large Phileius Sawyer OF WlnnebagO:
David Atwood. Of Dane, James II. Howe. Of Keno
sha Mark Douglas, OF Clark aliernater. j. T..
Kingston, Of Juneau; l.. Breess. OF Columbia; Il.
NJ. Rogers, Of Vernon and }. 5. Crane, OF Keno
sha.
First Di.trict--Ellhn Enos Waukesha; james
BeulIid Rock; alterpates James NJ Arram Wal
worth: A. " Phillips Rncine.
Second DstYici-J T. Lewis Columbis; r. W.
Ecyes Dane: nlternstes. q. w Burchufd, Jefer-
son; j H. Bur onghs Dane.
Third strict-W II. Brisbane Iowa; + Bowen,
Green; aIternate-. A. Ludlow Green; j. &. Home
WY, Grunt.
Fourth District T.. ID. Sanderaop and j. VI.
Bean. Of Milwaukee; aternates, T.. s. Turner, Ozau-
kes; Y. G. WInckler. Milwaukee
Firth District T.. Lewis. Dodge: j II Mead,
ShebOygnn; ai,ernI George u. Wheeler. Dodge;
George Marsh. Sheboygan.
sixth Distnet-R. L. ID. Potter. Wnnshara Geo.
Grimmer. kewauDee atcrnatos, ". j. Fish,
Blown; A. j. Reid Outaegniie.
Seventh District T.. C. kudd, Monroe John Com
stock -. Croixs alternate. j. G.. Callahan. Eau
Claire: A. ". Newman, Irempeleau.
Eighth Diztrct--tieo. G. Giuley Chippewa VI.
HcCOid. Liacoln: alierua.eA. +. Washbufn, Ju-
pAa,t. II NJ pufIao Shnsysun