Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1882-08-17

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ATLANTA, AUG. 1s.-A. D. Chaodle
was nominated BY the Democrats q
candidate Tor Congrsss Of the Mint
dtssY.ct.
MoxToo.n11. Ala, Aua. l6.-0. "
hewitt was nominated By the Demo
of,ts Tor Congress Of the sixth dis
trict.
STANTON. Va, Aug. l5.-Charlss T
Ofternall has been nominated by tn
Democrats Of the Ssvspth Congrscsion
RI district.
TUsCooLA, Illinois, August l6.-Th.
0reenbackefs Of this ConQressiona
District nominated Dr. ]. C. Borner.
CnA1fros. Iowa, Aus. l6.-Ths Green
hackers Of the Eighth ConQressiona
District nominated State Senator D. 81
Clark.
WNDsoH, Illinois, August ls.-rbe
0reenbackers Of the Seventeenth Dis
trict have nominated b. W. F. Coriey
Tor Congress. He declined and another
convention will be held. F
CoLunsus, O., Aug. l6.-Democrata
OF tho Fourth District have nominated
John 3. Evans for Congress.
PoNTIAc, Illinois, Aug. l6.-The Green
backers of the Ninth Congressional
District nominated Barnard Vt Kanka-
kee.
MARaHALrowN, Iowa, Aug. l6.-H. F.
Bonartiin Of johnson county was nomi-
mated for Clerk Of the Supreme Court;
L. A. Palmer Of Henry for Supreme
Court Reporter; Senator Charles E.
~~H nnl~wA~o Co. led q 4. 4.
Supreme Court. A telegram was re-
ceived announcing the death of Sen ator
Hill, and a committee was appointed 10
draft resolutions to forward to the be-
rssvsd family.
The platform odopted favors reform
in the civil service, and deuOunces the
extortion Of moneys from 0ffceholders
q corrupt and control elections; de-
f0unces the extravaganza of the Repub-
lican party, and demands a reduction of
taxes; declares the existing protective
tariff an outrageous scheme for plunder
and a violation Of Democratic princi-
pies of right and justice; tenders the
sympathy of the Democratic party to
the oppressed Of all nations, and to
Ireland especially in her present s,ruR-
gle.
Did net Nominate.
RooDHousE, Illinois, August l6.-The
Greenbackers of the Twelfth Congress.
siOnal District met Yesterday, and adopt
ed q platform, but adjourned without
nominating. on account OF a telegram
from Gen. Singleton that he would be
an independent candidate il the Repub-
licans and Grssnbackers did not n0mi-
nate.
kail n Prsvlslens.
CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-After the first halt
hour on Change this morning prices
showed q considerable weakening, es-
pecially for provisions, which are being
offered in heavy lots. Buyers are hold
ing Of. Prices are for wheat full cen:
lower; corn. little more than cent
OF; oats. h6& lower; pork, H@4 low
or, reaching the lowest point for son,e
weeks.
Senator niIl Dead.
ATLANTA, Aug. 16.--For several hours
before Senator Hills death it was evil
dent the end was near. Soon after day
break his family were summoned to the
bedside, and there were present at the
desth tho following persons: Mrs. Hill,
ban Hill. Jr.. and wife, DR.. Il. p. Rid
ley and wife (Senntor Hills daughter), },
Charles ID. Hill {son), two ncphews of
the Senator, and DR.. Wric ht, the attend
ing physician. Four hours before Sen
atUr Hills death he made a sign for a
hypodermic injection, which was given.
He appeared to be awake and conscious
several times, but could not speak. At
G:l5 he appeared to be awake, when he
closed his eyes gently, and died without
even a tremor. Tho funeral will be on
Friday. About 2 O'Clock this morning
Senator Hill Was found to be rapidly
sinking. His breathing was with diff
Guilty. He continued to sleep. however,
and in few minutes he diHd without a
struggle. He died from exhaustion.
Printias O0lce Fire
BOsroN, Aug. 16.-A frs in the print
ing and Publishing establishment Of
Duffey, Casman d Co., caused q loss OF
$45.0O.
Cutting Dewn Supplies.
CHICAGO, Aug. 16.-The Western Ex-
port Association are holding harDo-
nious session today. with the purpose Of
restricting their production the coming
season, rs they did under the old organ
ization. There Ii no doubt they will
succeed.
RlyiaG switch Accident.
PoUanxKErsIE, N. T., Aug. 16.-A
gravel train ON tho West Shore railroad.
while making a flying switch, jumped
the track, knocking vatertank over,
killing two men and wOundinR two ia
tally.
Ceuvenalsa.
NAlsHALrowN, Ia, Aug. l6.-The
Democratic State Convention assembled
at II O'Clock today. A temporary or
RAnisation Was Effected, and Judge w.
g. Jamee made Chairman. A commit
~ was appointed and recess taken.
scam Talklas.
WAsumorou, Aug. l6.-In tho star
route case Carpenter resumed arRu-
menk
CARPENTER, counsel for defense in
the star route case. resumed his ad-
dreas today. He went On and dwelt
upon the importance Of the star route
service, chaTxcterixiug IL ~ the Fort
sumner railway system Of the country,
and contendinQ that il was necessary
for The pQbllic good. and delAring all
Allegations 70 the contrary contained in
the Indictment were false from begin
ming 10 end. In concluding, Carpenter
eaid: "When l remember a. q matter
Of popular history that all these charges
against my client were created in she
newspapers Of great political party.
during the heated campaign two years
hofore this indictment vas found; when
I remeuber that they were cAnvaased
by the pres ON one side. explained or
denied on the other; whom ! remember
the attempt 70 connect the late Presl-
dent with the very transactions TO which
this indictment refers; when ] remem-
Der the proud position my client occu-
pied as 4 leader. can not but be re-
minded Of the evaneecen character OF
everything earthly. I can't bat be re-
minded thst in the near future ws must
IN leays and prior 70 leaving there will
come moments when uemOry VIII un-
lock all clasps and turn over psRe BY
paes every act Of your lives. you viii
hAye the consolation in the supremc
hOur 20 call TO mind that unAwed BY
popular clamor, unsbaken By Prejudice
nnd defyinR the power OF the Govern
ment, Won discharged your duty and rem
dered 4 dscision according 20 the tesel-
mony in shis cass BY . verdict OF not