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National Republican., 1884-12-06

HOWEVER it may be in Utah, no diff.
Guilty has been experienced in Arizona in
,onvicting Mormons of polygamy. Five
convictions have beon made at Prescott
lately, and the problem is regarded as
settled so far as that territory is con-
carnod
National Republican., 1884-12-06

pictures in Song" BY Clinton Scol-
lard. New York: g. p. Putnam's Sons
Washington: Brentano Brothers.
"The Black Poodle and Other Tales y
By F. Austey. author of "Vice Versa
&c. New York: d. Appleton & Co
Washington w. II. Morrison.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
Want TO Stop the Railroads on Sum
daV,

HARTFORD, CONN, Dec. ga large
number of Connecticut clerRymon ap-
peared before the railroad commissioners
to-day TO advocate the restriction of Sun
day traffic on the railroads. Tho COM
missioners promised to tako tho matter
into consideration.
National Republican., 1884-12-06

OUR Canadian ncighbors are getting
anxious for n reciprocity treaty with us.
If they can offer good consideration we
might consider proposal in that line.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
Am EpIdemIo of DInlhrrIn.

WINDSOR, ONT, Dec 81 "A malignant
epidemic Of diptheriais causing serious
mortality in portions of East and West
Sandwich and other places in the
vicinity.
National Republican., 1884-12-06
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9. 1884.

EnEcrcd at tho Postoilcc at Washington, d. g.,
esset ond-clNsS mattcE
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dJlp AIatiunal RtpuIlitau

Daily Except sunday and Weekly,
by THE NArIoSAL REPunLtcAN COMPANY.
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NiiOop NhlOIo bNhShNOu anu
settled in New York, in which climate
he Jared best. He was not cordially
received by the medical fraternity,
who aid not understand his claims.
Physicians, however, borrowed both
his instruments and method and
robbed him of emolument and credit,
with my advent in New York." says
he, tho subject Of Uesico-uaginaL tlstuld,
idcerdted perinaeua. aud the subject OF
partmitiOn seemed all at once to interest
the profession more than they had ever
done BEFORE" To avail himself Of his
skill in these specialties he conceived the
idea of the "woman's hospital" but
after futile dallianco with some fckle
friends he was thoroughly disheartened
in the enterprise until special Provi-
denco in the shape Of Henri l.. Stuart
came to the rescue. At his own expense
he rented ''StuyvesAnt hail." enlisted the
cooperation Of tho leading papers, Issued
special invitations to the physicians OF
tho city, and succeeded in gaining a
good audience before which the doctor
could present his views. After delays,
by tho corporation of Mrs. William
Il. Dodge, Mrs. Elisha Peck, Mrs. Doremus,
and Mrs, Codwise in establishing his
hospital. He was assailed in merci-
less manner, styled quack, charlatan,
&C., but his fame had been won. lie Wis
tied Dublin, Edinburg, London, Paris,
Brussels, and other centers in Europe,
meeting and comparing notes with Simp-
son, Syme, Chriselton, Matthews. Duncan,
Huguier, Nelaton, Velpau, Jubard dc
Laubolle. Clyalle, Campbell. Sir Joseph
ollide, and other celebrities In his
profession. He was received with
distinguished honor and attention,
banqueted, feted, and lionized be-
yond measure. His marvellous ope-
ratiOns and successful treatment ol
cases abandoned as hopeless by the emi'
nent surgeons Of Ehrope created admira-
tion and astonishmont. In connection
with one of his remarkable operation:
hero he had an opportunity Of judging
Of the relative merits OF chloroform
and ether as ansesthetics. He says, In
this connection & ~ believe that obstet'
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merchants of Kasan and Nijni-Novgo-
rod have recently arrived at St. Peters
burg to petition the Gar for the i'm
mediate commencement of the work.
Count 1gnatieff, whom Russian mer-
chants regard as the future minister
state, is the spokesman Of the deputa-
tions. A look at the map will show
that the projected railway is of the
greatest importance, commencing at
Nijni-Novgorod, the center of Russia
trade, and running over Kasan, Ekater-
inenburg, and over the Ural to Tyu-
men, at which place it will tap the r.
fish, thereby bringing China into COM
munication with Russia. From Tyu-
men the line is proposed to be eventu-
ally constructed to Tobolsk, Tomsk,
Yenisseisk and other large Siberian
towns, thus completely opening Siberia
to European traffic.
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The Republicans in National
Convention.
A Platform in Harmony with Republican
Doctrines.
HE Plumed Knight Chosen on the Fourth
Ballot-Je chm A. Logan for Vice
President.
FIRST DAY.

CHICAGO, June 3.-The Republican
National Convention, the eighth in the
history of the party, convened at noon
to-day. The spectacle presented at the
opening was notable one in many ways,
and its description would be worthy of a
high flight of the imagination. The
working body of the convention, the
greatest in point of numbers OF
any national political assemblage,
occupied only small portion
of the vast auditorium; the remaining
body of the hall was filed by an audi
ence which occupied every point of want
age and made up a picture, as viewed
from the press stand, Of an almost I'M
ending sea of faces, of solid black and
uncovered heads, relieved by the rich
who were present in great force.
After prayer had been offered by Rev.
Frank Bristol, of Chicago, Chairman
Sabin, on behalf of the Republican Com
mittee, called the convention to order
In its name. He closed with the ex-
preston of the hope for victory, and
proposed for temporary chairman Hon.
Powell Clayton, of Arkansas.
When the chairman had concluded
and mentioned the name of Powell
Clayton, Mr.. Ell. G. Lodge, of Massa-
chusetts rose and proposed the name of
john R. Lynch, (colored) of Mississippi.
Lynch was elected, and was escorted TO
the chair by Clayton.
The roll of states was then called and
the different committees made up in &C.
cordance with the reports of the chair
men of the different delegations as
called.
The convention then adjourned until
Wednesday morning.
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John A Logan was born of irish par
entage in Jackson County, ILL.,, February
8, 1926. The infrequent sessions of the
school in the new settlement where he
lived led his father to take upon him
self his early education.
Upon the declaration of war between
the United States and Mexico, he volun-
teered; was made lieutenant of the First
Illinois Infantry, and was for time adiu-
tant of his regiment. At the close of
the war, he studied law with his uncle,
Alexander M. Jenkins. In 1849 he was
clerk of Jackson County.
Subsequently he completed bis legal
studies at the Louisville University, and
was admitted to the bar in 1852. His
popularity may be entered from the fact
that in the year of his graduation, he
was elected to the state Legislature, and
in the next, to the Office of prosecuting
attorney of the Third Judicial District,
holding that Office until 1857. He was
reelected to the state Legislature in
1853, 1856 and 1857, and was presiden-
tiaI elector on the Buchanan and Brock
inridge ticket. In 1853 and 1860 he was
elected representative to Congress.
In July, 1861, he left his seat in the
extra session of Congress and joined the
Union troops on their way to the disas-
trous battle of Bull Run, and was one of
the last to leave the field. He was made
colonel of the Thirty first Illinois In
fantry in September, and in November
met the foe at Belmont, where his horse
was shot beneath him during a success
full bayonet charge. He led the charge
on Fort Donelson, was wounded and
compelled to leave the field for several
months. In March, 1862, he joined
Grant at Pittsburg Landing, and was
appointed brigadier general of volun-
teers. During the summer OF 1862,
he was urged to 1un for Con-
gress, but replied: ST have entered
the field to die If need be for this
government, and never expect to return
to peaceful pursuits until the object of
this war of preservation has become a
fact established" His bravery in
Grants Northern MISSISSIPPI movements
met with q promotion to the rank of
major general. At Vicksburg his
column led the entrance OH June rs, and
he was the first military governor. He
succeeded Sherman at the head of the
Fifteenth Army Corps, in November,
1868, and when Mcpherson lost his life,
on the 22d of July, Logan succeeded him
and commanded the army Of the Ten
nessee with the same ability and success
which had characterized his command of
smaller numbers. He was with Sherman
on his "March to the Sea- remaining
with HIM until Johnston's surrender.
From the close of the war until 1871
he occupied various positions of honor,
which attended his frequent elections as
representative of his state and at Wash
ington. In 1871 and again in 1879 he
was senator from Illinois.
Senator Logan has played brilliant
part in the political history of the United
States during the last twenty-five years.
His speeches in the House and in the
Senate are famous for their impressive
power. His heroism and courage, his
eloquence and ability are attributes Of
which no one has ever questioned his
TaoeSesSiOn AZ
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A MURDERESS SENTENCED.

for the Murder of Harvey WhittemOre.
hartford, Wis, June Gan eager
crowd was present in the courtroom
this morning to witness the trial of Mrs.
Ellen Long, who murdered the boy
Harvey Whittemore at Princeton in Oc-
tober last. Shortly after the opening of
the court the prisoner appeared at
the bar and Immediately became
the center of attraction. She
appeared unconcerned, although q slight
twitching of her facial muscles evil
denced a subdued inward struggle with
her feelings. The proceedings were
short but decisive. The prisoner
pleaded guilty promptly and just as
promptly the judge pronounced the
words which consigned her to a prison
cell for the rest of her days. Among
those present was L. A. Whittemore,
who is awaiting trial at the next term of
the court on charge of completely with
Mrs. Long in an attempt to poison his
wife. He was released on So, 900 bail
yesterday.
The circumstances of the murder are
still fresh in the minds of the people. In
October last the 11-year old son of l.. A.
WhitteDoore, of Princeton suddenly dis
appeared and for nine days strict
search was made for traces of him. On
Friday, November 2, his body was found
on the banks of the river near the town,
with throat cut and skull fractured.
Suspicion was directed towards Mrs.
Long and an examination OF her
premises revealed marks of blood
and other evidence that the
bloody crime had been committed
under her roof. She was accordingly ar
rested. On the 26th of November,
when her case was to have been called
IN the court at this place, she summoned
the Justice and attorneys to her cell and
made full confession of the murder in
the following language:
"Harvey Whlttemore, the 11-year-old son of l..
A. Whittemore, came to his death at my hands
the Oath day of October last, in the cellar of
the house where resided. No one else knew
anything about it. I took his body from my
house to the river and put it where it was
found. 1 will not say how got the body to
the river. Harveys throat was not cut with
the big carving-knife found at my house. re-
fuse to tell what was used. will not tell my
reasons for the deed. bought about Is cents
| worth of chloroforln. placed the body at the
place it was found. expecting it would be found
| there. make this plea of guilty to exonerate
others who are suspected of being implicated in
the affair. had not premeditated killing him at
! all: did not strike him in the head before cut
| ting his throat
Mrs. Long will be taken to Waupun
tomorrow. Whittemore seems to take
things coolly, notwithstanding the sus-
picion directed against him.
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Grand Lodge I. o. o. F.

MADISON, Wis, June 5.-The thirty
eighth annual session of the Grand
Lodge /. 0. 0. f. of Wisconsin opened
in the capitol at 1000 o'clock yesterday
morning, with Grand Master Van S.
Bennett in the chair. About two hun
dred delegates were in attendance.
ferring of the Grand Lodge degree upon
III representatives and In fill
ing vacancies on committees. In
the afternoon reports were re-
ceived from the officers. The re-
port Of Grand Secretary e. B. Hills, of
Madison, showed total membership on
December 81, 1883, of 1852, divided
among 294 lodges. The total relief ex-
tended had been 1924, 61O95. Grand
Treasurer Andrew Willard, of Beaver
Dam, reported for the year ending May
81, 1884, total aggregate of receipts
amounting to $14, 720.89; total disburse-
ments, So, ZIG A. The assets in the
hands of the grand treasurer amount to
Sc ,004 IS, decrease from those of 1883
of 81, 512.08. Yesterday afternoon the
following officers were elected: Grand
master, j. W. Hudson, Madison; D. G.
NJ, ]. NJ. Craig, Manitowoc; G. W.,
FL. Faville, Milwaukee; grand secretary,
s. B. Hills, Madison; grand treasurer,
David Adler, Milwaukee; grand chap
lain, NJ. G. Todd, Columbus; trustee
for three years, VIM. Humphrey, Water
town. Past official degrees were con-
ferred in the evening. The Grand Lodge
adjourned sine die to-day agreeing
to meet next year at Appleton.
The Wisconsin Odd Fellows Mutual
Life Insurance Company met in the
Senate chamber to-day, and listened
to the fifteenth annual report for
the preceding eighteen months.
The report of the president,
Andrew Willard, of Beaver Dam, showed
a membership of 1926. There has
been paid to the widows and orphans,
since the organization, 1896, 10000. The
report of Secretary J. w. Ostrander, of
Jefferson, showed receipts amounting to
$153. Is, and expenditures amount
ing to $17.174 81.
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over fifteen minutes. 1t was as if the
waters of Niagara that had been kept
In space by mighty powers suddenly
broke loose, filing the air with the deep,
sonorous rear of a colossal descent.
There was no attempt to check it-that
would have been useless. The band
struck in time and again, people tore
the flags supporting the shields bearing
the states arms from their fastenings
and waved them frantically in the air,
used handkerchiefs, hats, umbrellas,
newspapers, coats-anything they could
lay hold Onto demonstrate their en-
thusiasm and satisfaction. The demon
stration exceeded thai of four years ago
in favor of Grant by far, and it was USE
less to check it. 1t had to run its course,
and that it did at the end of sixteen
minutes. At the conclusion of the
tumult Mr.. West finished his speech
and ex-Gov. Cushman X. Davis (Minn. },
Gen. W. G. Goodloe (Ky.), ex-senator
Thos. G. Platt On. Y and Galusha A.
Grow (Pa. seconded the nomination.
Judge Foraker answered to the call of
Ohio and nominated John Sherman.
In his speech Judge Foraker alluded
to Blaine, when there was another bois-
ferrous demonstration followed, which IN
vehemence and fervor on the part of the
audience and comparative apathy on the
part of the delegates, outdid all former
ebulitions, to the tune of the most dis
cordant yells from the galleries. Hats,
flags, handkerchiefs and articles of wear
ing apparel were flashed and huttered
about and the air trembled with the con-
cussion of enthusiasm.
Gov. John d. Long, of Massachusetts,
nominated Senator Edmunds, and held
the vast audience spell bound by one of
the most impassioned efforts of the &C.
casion. Geo. VIM. Curtis, of New York,
proudly seconded the nomination of Mr..
Edmunds.
An adjournment was then taken unit
100 o'clock Friday.
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the states had disappeared from the bal

! the states had disappeared from the bal
| ustrade of the gallery, but the people,
who rose on their chairs, used hapdker-
chiefs, hats, even coats, and shouted as
ii the roof of the hall should be lifted
by their voices. There was long con-
tlnued and genuine outburst of enthusi-
asm as is seldom heard, even in such
sympathetic gatherings as Republican
| conventions are.
The nomination was seconded by
Houk Glenn. }, Thurston (Neb.), j. w.
Lee (Pa.), Horr mich. J, and Dancy On.
o. Several motions were made to NOM
mate by exclamation, but an opportu
nifty was given for numerous voices to
second the nomination in brief compli-
mentary speeches.
The secretary then called the roll.
When Massachusetts, was reached the
chairman of the delegation said "Those
OF the delegates that are here vote
twelve for Logan, being the entire num-
Der that is present." When New York
was called Mr.. Geo. w. Curtis said
"New York is not quite ready to record
her vote. [ ask that little time be
given her to complete the count"
The rules We're suspended and New
York passed. After the calling of the
other states New York was again called
and the vote announced as one vote for
Foraker, six votes for Gresham, and six
ty votes for John A. Logan.
The roll-call upon the nomination of
candidate for vice-president showed
that 1856 delegates of the 800 were pres
ent. Of the votes cast 779 were for John
A. Logan, 6 for Gresham and 1 for
Judge Foraker.
On motion of Winston IN. CO. the
nomination was made unanimous.
The convention then adjourned sine
die. -.
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LABOR agitator- "There is no use
talking; the rich hate the poor" Citi-
zen-"Oh, nonsense! work ten hours
day right along, wear blouse and
overalls, and, instead of finding disre-
spect, it is just the other way" Labor
agitator- when you go out after
your days work. all dressed up, and no
body knows what you are, why, of
course" Citizen 1 am not referring
to occasions when am dressed up, but
to my daily trips to and from work
when l am In my working clothes"
Labor agitator-"Humph! Well, how
do you know you are treated with re-
spect?" Citizen-"Because the proud
est milhonaires and the haughtiest
DANES politely step aside to let me pass"
Labor agitator-"Stars and carriers!
You don't say sol What are you any
way" Citizen-"I am house painter,
and usually carry pot in each hand"
Philadelphia Call.
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SECOND DAY.

CHICAGO, June At was something
after IL o'clock when the convention
was called to order. Prayer was offered
by Rev. DR.. John EEL. Barnes, of the
First Presbyterian Church.
Gen. Geo. B. Williams Qnd.), chair
man of the committee on permanent or
ganization. reported that the committee
had selected Gen. Geo. B. Henderson
(Mo. for permanent chairman and made
3 request that the secretary read the list
of vice presidents and secretaries. Chas.
". Clisber mich was selected as
principal secretary. The report was
agreed to, and Gen. Henderson was con-
Quoted TO the chair. In his speech he
alluded to the different candidates, draw
ing forth applause at the mention of
each honored name. The Blaine en-
thusiasm was tumultuous.
Owing to the failure of the committee
ON credentials TO report all adjournment
was taken until Thursday.
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population of France.

A return lately published'in the Jour
nal Othc1al shows that the unfavorable
condition OF France as regards the in
crease or population is more marked
than ever. AS far as such increase is
dependent upon the augmentation of
births over deaths, the population can
now double itself but once in 267 years.
In reality the doubling takes place
more rapidly, owing to an increasing
number OF immigrants. It is once in
165 years.
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The Siberian Railway.

(From the Pail Mall Gszette.l
There seems to be at least fair pros
pect of the construction of the Sibe-
rian railway. Deputations from the
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Instantly and even before the
last Figures were pronounced by
Mr. Mcpherson, the vast audience
arose and broke out into another demon
stration of enthusiasm. Cheers re-
sounded, the band struck up an
inspiring air, hats and handker-
chiefs and national flags were
waved. A large square banner from
Kansas was carried through the hall,
promising large majorities in the state
for Blaine, and with its two uprights
capped with new brooms. A stuffed
eagle was also carried aIoft.
On motion of New York the nomina-
ton was made unanimous.
A recess was then taken until evening.
When the convention assembled in
the evening the national committee was
completed, as follows:
Alabama-Wm. Youngblood.
Arkansas-Powell Clayton.
California-Horace Davis.
Connecticut-Sam. Fessenden
Delaware-Daniel ]. Layton.
Florida-James d. Cole.
Georgia.. T. Putney.
Illinois-David c. Litter
Indiana-JOhn c. New.
Iowa.. S. ClarkSon.
Kansas-Cyrus Leland, Jr.
Kentucky-J. q. Moore.
Louisana-Frank Morey.
Maine-J. M. Haynes.
Maryland-James A. Gary.
Massachusetts-Wm. w. Crapo.
Michigan-J P. Sanborn.
Minnesota-M. G. Norton.
Mississippi--J. R. Lynch.
Missouri-R. T. Van Horn.
Nebraska-W. Church Howe.
NeVada-ThOmaS Wren.
New Hampshire-E II. Rollins Ftk
New JerSey-G. A. Hobart
New York-John D. Lawson.
North Carolina-L. W. Humphrey.
Ohio-A. L. Conger.
0regon--John T. Apperson.
Pennsylvania-B. F. Jones'
Rhode 1sland-Horace A. Jenckes
South Carolina-John Y. Johnston.
Tennessee-W. P. Brownlow.
Texas-C c. Buckley.
Vermont-Geo w. Hooker.
Virginia-F. s. Blair.
West Virginia-John w. Mason
Wisconsin-Edward Sanderson.
Arizona-Clark Churchill. 1888
Dakota-Judd Bennett
District of Columbia-H. E. Parsons
1daho-Sherman F. Coffin.
MOntana-James II. Mills.
New Mexico-S B. Elkins
Utah-Charles w. Bennett
Washington-W. D. Miner.
Wyoming-Joseph M. Cary.
a resolution was passed providing
that all vacancies on the national commit
tee shall be filed by the central commit
tee OF the state or territory thus left I'M
represented.
After the passage of the resolution
limiting speeches Of the nomination for
the presidency to 10 minutes each,
the roll OF states was called. No one
responded until Illinois was reached,
when amid great applause Senator
Plnmb, OF Kansas, approached the plat
form and nominated John A. Logan.
Ii ever an enthusiastic demonstration
during the convention was heartfelt and
spontaneous, it was that which followed
the nomination of 'Illinois' favorite
son" 1t seemed as if the vast audience,
which had shouted itself hoarse for a
day and half, had gathered new in
SEPARATION from the presentation of the
name of man who, in the language of
the speaker, was worthy to be Presi-
dent. The flags and coats of arms of
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FOURTH DAY.

CHICAGO, June 6.-Lt was twenty
minutes past the hour for meeting when
the gavel fell and the chairman an
nounced that the convention would be
opened by prayer by Rev. DIR. Scudder,
of the Second Presbyterian Church.
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Two new Cunarders are now being
built with the object of beating all pre-
vious records in crossing the Allan tic