Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1881-10-07

peIIiduGDl OTSdllIdtlOl, Will tle du-
dition of secretaries and vice presi-
dents
The committee on platform reported
the following which was adopted unan-
mousiy.
THE PLATFORM:
WHEREAS, The security of our constitution and
the welfare Of the people have been for long
time, and still are jeopardlzed by bliHd spirit Of
party suhservIency, which has produced inefici-
cncy and partially, and sometimes fragrant cor
ruption in the administration of public affairs
and enabled intriguing combinations to dictate
the selection of public officers whereby bitter
tagonisms have been engendered eliminating in
the dreadful deed which has plunged the nation
into sorrow, therefore
Resolred, That this convention hereby earnest
ly appeals to the people of Wisconsin to forege
the dletation OF all partisan organizations at the
coming state election, and unite in n f-aternal
effort to elect as pubic officers honest men Of
known ability free from obligation to any ring or
combination, andpledged only to faithful effort
to administer ilnpartially their public trusts for
the good of the whole people.
Re9Otret That combinations of capital and cor
porate influence for the purpose of debating the
election Of senator's and representatives in con-
gress and members Of the state Legislature for the
purpose ot fostering monopoly and controlling leg
slatlon to the detr rncnt Of the producing and IN
dustrlal classes OF the country ave an abuse and
misappEca;ion Of the liberal privileges granted 20
capital by the people and we urge all good citi-
zens, without distinction Of party, 10 resent the
past and oppose such attempts hereafter by
common and united effort al self defense in the
nomination and election of their representatives
both IN their legislstiou and at the polls.
Res0c'd. That appointees 10 responsible Of
fees, commissioned by the government and pad
from the public treasury are justly tie scr, ants
Of the whole people, and owe personal service t6
the whole paonle .,pd tho coptpuG.lS .fi.,-ticr
of the time and official influence Of such ap.
polntees to the management and control 0; poiIti-
cal conventions, and state and congressional leg
isation, in neglect of official duty Is pcrIliceus
practice, demanding rebuke and prompt punish
nent.
Resolred That the frequent and corrupt use
Of money. and similar means Of Influence in nom
mating conventions and popular elections threat.
ems ultimately 10 render practically inelgible &c
office, all but selfish and corrupt aspiranis and IS
disgrace to cur state and civilization
danger 70 free and jast government calling fvr
an efficient and radical remedy, and forbids to al
independent men a blind adherence to partisan
nominations thus won. or silent acquieseence 10
victories thus dishonorably secured and we cor.
daily pledge aid 10 ensure both moral and
legal condemnation Of candidates who seek H.
reach public Office BY means Of direct or indi-
rect bribery, or the equally reyrehensible barte:
Of personal official influence.
Reso{red That while we will eheerfully cr.
CVNFdzt All proper UlcdLs promoting the nora
as well az material welfare Of the people Of th,
state, we are opposed to sUmptuary legislation
assuming to dictate TO men what they shall eat
drink, as an encroachment upon personal liberty
and an invation Of the inherent rights Of man de.
ciSred and guaranteed by the constitution.
Resolred, That we declare our sympathy with
the laboring classes, and pledge our efforts 70
support and encourage all measures that shall
elevate and retrieve them from al unjust laws
and burdens.
n
cruel and eauseless assassination Of the late pres
dent Of the United States as q crime almost with
ont parallel in the atroeity Of It's circumstance
IN the annals Of history, and great national
calamity. and We respectfully tender 70 the be-
reaEed widow and famiy our deep and abiding
sympathy IN their sorrOE.
Resoleed, That the convention realizes the en-
barrzssIng circumstances under which President
Arthur assumes the solemn responsibilities Of the
eniei magistracy Of the nation. and that in all
patriotic Efforts 70 faithfully discharge the did
cult and manifold duties Of his high Office he il
entitled 70 the confidence and support Of the
whole people.
The following ticket was then nom
mated:
GoTeuor-S D. Fratt, Of Racine.
Lieut.. GoTernor-W. A. Anderson, Of La
Crnsse.
Secretary Of state-Mishaa johnson, Of Dane
Treasurer VIM H jacobs of Milwaukee.
Attorney Generzl-M. J. Briggs, Of Iowa
Superintendent Of Public Instruetion-R9ber
Graham, rf Oshkosh.
Railroad Conmisioner-Ambrose Holman, Of
Chippewa
Insurance connisziOner-Rudolf Kenper. Of
When Mrs. Samuel Slater, of Paw
tucket, r. l., was spinning some cotton
into yarn about one hundred years ago,
she experimental to see if it couldn't
be made into thread, and il was to this
thought of hers that the world Is in
debted for cotton thread.