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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
MApEMnuRArs

DAVENPORT, Sept, 3.-The Iowa
state Democratic convention met at / 1
o'clock this morning.. nearly all the
delegations being full. Hon. Fred.
Lehman OF Des Molnes was chosen
temporary chairman. After appoint
ment of the usual committees the con-
vention adjourned till Up, m.
THE RESOLUTIONS
The committee ON resolutions pre-
scented the following, which was unan-
imously adopted without discussion:
Resolved, that the Democratic party OF
Iowa, IN convention assembled, fully indorge
me principles laid down by the national
democratic platform this year adotol al
Chicago, and cordially approves OF the
sentiments contained In Gov. Cleyel anu's
letter OF acceptance, and in tue language OF
sara letter we express our convictions that
laws a necessarily. interfering with the hall-
us and customs of any class OF our people
Whioh are Offensive 70 the sentiment OF the
civilized world, and which are consistent
with good citizenship and the pubIic vypifare
arc uuwi-e y I'D veNatlous.
Therefore, We pledge ourselves TO use hon.
ofnble and legal meaus to secure IA speedy ne.
peal OF all laws In conflict Herewith.
Jas. Dooley was nominated for sec
rotary Of state; for state treasurer.
Hon. Geo. Derr; auditor, J. Il. Hen
rlques; encouragement NV. Cannon.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
HoNoRING THE sage gREysroNr

NEW YORK, Sept 3. The members
ofthe committee to notify Mr.. Tlldenlof
the Chicago resolutions, present at the
meeting this morning, We're r. r..
Iibble, Mississippi, chairman; A. w.
Sulloway, New Hampshire; A. o.
Bacon, Georgia; Gen. Durbin
Ward. Ohio; b. B. Smallv.
"; f. o.. Prince, Mass; Leslie b.
Faulkner, \. Y; Gov. Leon Albeit,
Jonas, La.
They left the Fifth Avenue hotel
ana went to the foot of West Twenty
thiTd street where Mr.. Tilden's steam
yacht viking conveyed them to Grey
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
What About thatasO,O 600,

Didn't Lara know he was trsmp.
ling truth In the dirt when he said
the york of the convention at Houston
was mapped out in caucus y month
before the convention met2n He
should not have made the statement
without proof OF the fact. II he hes
that he can name time, place and
parties. WIZ he le kind enough 10
give the couctry the beueilt OF his In.
formation IN this regard
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

Mir. Glnns seemed TO relish the idea
that only 100000 acres of land were
being leased annually. There was
time, Barnett, when you "calculatedu
% OoOO at four cents into pleasing
sum for the dear little children.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
A Melcomo 10 Eceo Grns.

We are new reading, with great
deal OF pleasure, the Fort Worth GA
HElsrE, During the last few months
we have not received THE GAZErTE
but some one nc the Fort sent us n
millionaire organ with the same name
we. are glad to greet rHg GAIErrE
again.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

Tux quarrel in the Republican
camp OF Virginia between Cameron
and Malone, gives the Democrats an
easy campaign IN that state. Malone
wanted TO boss and Cameron didn't
want to be bossed, 30 the outcome is
that there lsa hurry, and the Demo-
Gratis are gathered about In knots
laughing at the fun.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

TrE price q Egyptian mummies is
very much depressed. A protective
tariff Is badly needed TO keep up prices
and encourage the mummy industry
in Egypt.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
Not for Pleasure N

Mr.. III. e.. Lewis inlGa
ZETTE representative VI
while away he mixed Y. !
his trip of pleasure AoTIl,
in a few days have IN s'o.A
soonest line of blots aad =
shown In the city. Hes
styles and gave their nsu /,
these have slipped from
memory and left him Nor
the subject. Mr.. Lew
spOndenJ but on the
bought for a heavy trace
be expectancy till then y
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

Actual Settlers that B0nt Nateralise.
reports nom the laud Office show
me sale OF a good many thousand acres
Of land every month. ii this could be
taken as evidence that West lex@ 4
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

MIR. Ginns said in his speech last
night that he never paid The GA
zRrTE for its putls of him. But he did
not deny that he was contributor to
the bulllonalre's fund of $50, 900.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
QUEEN orrYLIeu7ss
Muster Forty. Elem NY /, Y

The Company Ados,
Muster Foriy. EIsa NJ I, Y
Arms,
The military CONS.
met at their new ANY,, pnay g
hall, last night at ss annoy Z, 4
The committee apDo i oIss
prices on uniforms r rr,ul'd
OF prices and exnibi,ssRP 9tisi
t terlal for making s 'aSu , \.
turing houses In C si,s non
natl. The COMPANY p''lso y
ing the proposition ~ alls
uiacturers, instructed Az, ', I'D
composed of Ssrss.s..a ' q
geant Browning 'a1. q
smith, 10 w,,,. anl
houses, describing !, T.
oo',l ,l.i Dy the compans NJ
Si us, I,' In prices. ~
ms to ascertain s n Y.
y, vne Uniforms could be nls,, "
l n..s., ,l lallurs Ia NM !
e a, nls ueslre TO puph.s
AZ ~ once, and the coilmIlIs,
W .o, ascertain prices aud ~.
icy u'ar meeting Of M
pV rrhu
ne committee on ana
,,lLeiiipeIsnlp reported I.s..'
snc application Of fri
s sain 1ohn buchanan, u.
pelng taken, respl,,,
' ADMISSION .5Si 10 nembenhI,
,ahy me resignation 4
~ E.,.i peaiy was accepted
, elected TO iiRt ~
Ine vacancy caused ns'
some discussion It was
cnauge the name of'the :
i,i ll,s having been
Aulutaht'Gen. King tos
ent name, provided a q
uleS OI LDe meeting ~
s c was taken he forvr
ne ~ Austin, A nuns
ueing suggested, a ballot
seiection OF queen City d
as Ine name OF the conw
secretary was instrucifth
copy OF the minutes rhts
chanSe OF name to lhs !
eral,
IN motion OF Sergeant 7
lowing Uniform was adg
company; Navy hlne So
pattern 10 mat Worn At
states military acadsmy
E9ihti navy blue blo1s
WIN one row OF fine has
'front.'; grey pants, with %.
sVrlpe down outside sean
wear insignia OF rank us
states army.
AN invitation was retla
SleDurne Light GuafA
urn ana military h
purne on the 18th inst. x
pany could not accept a u
VIII not oe IN the posses
company by that time An
Tor membership Were it
Joe teild and w. c. CSnnG
ierred TO COMMITTEES III
Is. III. Foster and JAs. Lcr5
appointed drummer bilbiaN
and Chas. Angus appointed
secretary ordered iooMa al
yer drum, similar % lhal
purchased by The camns
company will hsyt ! drum
four snare drums h1f fie, 4
brass drum, unds ihs direct
drum-major. ocuniiiss % U
instructed to sessA suitable
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

RuTABAGA JOHNSON was busily
engaged say ling nothing at last reports.
May be he Is probing into the truth of
the reports that there IL something
dead up the creek.n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

THERE seems to have been mistake
As TO the time OF Hon, r. L.. Dohoney's
address to the people OF Fort Worth.
THE time OF his address Is next Mon
day night instead OF last Tuesday
night After the mistake was discov-
cred Tuesday evening an effort was
made to correct II through the evening
Democrat, but without effect.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

A NEW MEXICO journal chronicles
the marriage of lady named Little
in the following;
"Man wants hut Little here below,
Nor wants that Little long
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
,r1ernNs,N nrrIlnl.IoANs.

MADISON, WIS, Sept. a.-The pres
ence OF Gen. Logan in Madison and
the popular demonstration in his honor
combined with the meeting Of the Re
publican state convention has crowded
the city with politicians and sightseers.
The Prohibitionists are also here in
force urging their claims on the Sepub-
lican arty and preparing for their
state convention which occurs to-mor-
row.
The Republican state convention
was called to order at IRIS p. M by
Chairman Taylor. A permanent
organization was perfected 10y the
nomination of Ogden II. Felhus of
Jonesville as presiding officer, there
being no temporary organization. On
assuming the chair Mr.. Felhus
thanked the convention in strong
Republican speech.
THE TICKET RENOMINATEB.
The various committees were APP
pointed and all resolutions were re.
ferTed without debate. While the
committee on resolutions was out the
convention gave its attention to nom
mating state officers. Judge Humph-
rey moved that the present state
officers be nominated 10y accla-
nation, and the motion
prevailed without debate The
nominees are; Governor, jeremiah NJ
Rusk; Acknowledgements, Sam $.
Fifeld; secretary of state Earnest
q. Timm; state treasurer Edw Me
Fetridge; attorney. general, Leander
Frisby; state superintendent OF public
instruction, Roht. Graham: railroad
commissioner n. T.. Harrigan: in
surance commissioners, Phillip L..
Spooner Jr.
The platform heartily indorses the
national Republican platform.
GEN. LOGAN IN WISCONSIN,.
MADISON, WIS Sept. 3 A mass
meeting was held in the park ia front
Of the capital building this afternoon,
fully 5000 people receiving Gen. Logan
with prolonged cheering, The
general was introduced by
Gen. Fairchild and spoke for about
thirty minutes, going over the same
ground as was covered i'm spec ,hes
made elsewhere. At the close of his
speech Gen. Logan and party left for
Chicago. In the evening there was a
grand tOrchight parade, participated
IN by marching organizations from
leading cities of The state. Prominent
Wisconsin politicians addressed
mass meeting In the assembly-room at
the capitol building, and overflow
meetings were found necessary on
account of the large attendance. The
enthusiasm was intense. The house
was brilliantly Illuminated. The
streets re-echoed with martial music
until late ut night.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

Gov. IRELAND said Mr. Gibbs
mouth was watering to talk. hut
Barney only wanted to get near that
CUP OF coffee
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

Mr.. GIBBS said THE GAZETTE was
the best paper in Texas, If it was OFT
color on grass. Now, let the Herald
rage and imagine a vain thing.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

BUTLER ought 20 be matched against
Garter Harrison. Self-modesty would
take back seat when they came Co
,rpther
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

SENATOR TERRELL seems 20 have
crnwled down deep In his little hole.
He was probably paralyzed by the Ire.
land editorials In the News
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

H. the Dallas Herald thinks THE
GAZETTE is dead, II ought TO have been
NJ Incorporating last night.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
POLITICAL.
William E, Bndioott Nominated for Gov
sHicr BY the Democrats Of
Massachusetts,.
Wisconsin Republicans Nominate the
Present State officials by Aeola-
nation,
Gov. Robinson Of Massachusetts Renomi.
nated by the Republican State
Convention.
rrn tlErunNs rnnroNr.

NEW Work, Sept. b. Warren Gibbs,
chairmaa Of the Vermont Republican
committee, says that the returns do
not indicate that the Republican ma-
jOrity will be less than %, 900.
GROWING.
NE77 York, Sept. 3 AT the tread
quarters OF the Republican national
committee to-day great satisfaction
was expressed &c the outcome of the
election In Vermont. The executive
committee were In session, some time.
A REPUBLICAN, MAJORITY.
BURLINGTON, VI, Sept. War
rem Gibbs, chairman Of the Repupli-
can state committee, has sent the fol-
lowing congratnlatory dispatch on the
Vermont election TO Blaine:
BuRLrNGroN, VI, Sept. vermont points
tue way 70 victory next Novem her IN IN old
fashioned Republican majority for the state
ucKtt. In the face OF an transformations enc
my who conducted u siillhunt canvHgs, as
sisted by Independents and triokery ofthe
spit Ticket, wowon glorious victory. The
Green-mUuntAin Republicans send greetings
IN majority of BOO for Pingree aud Orms-
bee aud Blaine and Logan. The canvass was
made on nstional issues. Vermont bstan.
utliy indorses the principles OF protective
abroad.
tSignod,l WARiEN Gums.
A REDUCED MAJORITY.
WHITE RIVER JUNCTION, VI, Sept.
Thirty additional towns heard
from to-day give Pingree, Republican,
Tor governor 300 Redlngton, Demo
crat, 2603; Soule, Green6ncker, 100;
scattering. L.; Pingree's majority over
all, 2i72. This added TO the vote of the
towns reported last night gives in the
one hundred and forty four towns
heard from: Pingree, 20,6l8 Redlngton,
ll,693; Soule, 1882; Independents and
scattering, 1881, giving Pingree ma
jority over all of IA Gi5. The same
towns gave Farnham, Republican, in
1850, % 2gj; Phelps, Democrat, 10, 4.l5;
i25, giving Farnham a
majority OF 1850. This shows fall
ing off IN the Republican vote of 1850.
aud II Dem craoic loss Of 500.
The congressional vote in these
towns in the first district
is for Stewart, Republican, 1854; Sim
mons, Democrat, 3358; Kidder. Green
hacker 2l7; giving Stewart a majority
oi BO14.- In the second district, Grant,,
Republican, receives III 5I2; Goddard, !
Democrat, GIL; scattering, llG:
5rantz's majority, 1918. The house of
stands: Republicans.
~; Democrats, IL; Independents, >;
ireenbackers, 3. The Democratic
state committee says the Republican
majority is 10000.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

Gov. IRELAND vouched last night
for TIE CiAzErgs's Democracy.
Thanks
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

THERE "a more in Democracy than
u name.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
$3.50 Reward

DENTON, ZEN, sept \
pay $50 for the arrest y Z
following described peTs9ai
Jail on the 3Oth Of Augl.s
Terrell Mann-TWelg
six feet tail, will welsp
very slender built, jl|
stopped, black hair, Ye!
or black eyes, rather y "A
ion, smooth faced anu
appearance. ,,.,i,..'
Finley Grissom-Is~
old. five feet and eleyea
weight $50 pounds, ll l
gray eyes, brown
built, 6ow-legged ana
toed. Is a cowboy, any
shaven except mousla
Joe Sanders-Twenl9
six feet high, rathel
weight 100 pounds, s s.a': :
brown eyes, brown .s
quick In step, quick
great deal OF proiaIl.s
yery common in apPea,,s. ~,
Jack Dayls--I"t,lun 7.
old, five feet and " I
little s;oop shoulders alns
set, sandy compleA ~. 4.
hair, blue or gray eys /
smooth shaver, mas
appearance. 40 D,rk
Charley Colqultl -. 3
black hair, black 1872 4
thin him face, black mou s.aIIt y
i5O pounds. slender . ou'
erect, twenty-eigh.. ~ ! ID
neat appearances, ns 'eies ID
profane Language ,ssbsusll
small foot and small, ,iios
'- For further inform l' y & |
at Denton, Tex Va .e,ourp /
sherin Depv"h -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

TnE GAZETTE Seem. to be an issue.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

The best bargain bargain ,oIls !
by b. G. Evan, 0o' snd AZ
line in plain WI, wn y I. i POI \
cents each. This IBIS, = ~
Call early and e - -sn n
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

Llsle thread hose in ingram colers
T sLe now being offered by b. G. Evans
70 az attractive prices. For low
prices IN dry goods b. Evans 90.
- your port, You will feel easy while
trading there. The great bargains nd.
,,,i.ed by b. G. Evans 90. are pos
IhLMxei IN fact, every DEPARTMENT IA
u usny receiving new and attractive
S Suou Us IN the way of low prices. While
,.. shopping buyers desirous OF saw
& Nlsit " p"S 'heiii
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
Ohio Wool GromDrs

ooLrAHus, ONO, Sept. "a
largely attended meeting OF the state
wooi growers was held at the state
G 1a,r to-day Speeches We're made by
,G nsng ressihen Converse and Rob
iI ns, senator Sherman and Co
nla Deiano. Resolutions were
a,iSI pledging political support
1uiy 70 Tue ariil men ana for commits
e 49, y. oue rom each party in each
S ,,'i;i rssslohal district 10 ascertain and
lna, whether each candidate favors
cent. VI 10 per
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

rR0nsoAY nonNno, nrrnMnEn :.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

The platform h,vors a tnrinin vrl,fc,, -.
t9rms and corrections will be made win -
View 10 rednco the surplus and AT lie same
Time correct qualities. but NOT by n bnrie
.ontal reduction, which ia "A sten
,oWalu disastrous eXperimcnt ~
rec traue; iaNorS continued reform,
IN the ciNll service; opposes political asses.
lnent A foreign policy Is demanded Which,
shall project citizens overywhBre. .rhe Tet'
tOralOn OF The navy is advised. The potinnai
g9nNehllon Is Endorsed, the numinniion oT
hlhne and Logan strongly commended ami
Inc administration OF President Arthur
on motion OF Mr. Lodge the nomina.
ton OF Gov. George ID. Robinson for
governor was carried by acelamation.
inc remainder of the old ticket was
also ranominated, us follows.
Acknowledgements, Oliver Amos.
secretary OF state, Henry 5. Pierce,
treasurer, Daniel a. Gleason; auditor
Thsrles p. Ladd; attorney general, q
j. Sherman.
On motion, Hon. Cleo. II. Hoar
Mark Hopkins and Hon. Thos. Talhot
We're unanimously nominated for com
gressmen at large, After few re-.
marks by n. T. Banks, the convention
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04
MASSACHUSETTS, REpUBIIcANs.

Boston, MASS, Sept. The Re
publican state convention was called
to order this morning by Chairman
Lodges. Robert NJ. Moore, Jr., was
chosen president. He addressed
the convention. He noted the absence
OF some former associates, men of high
character, who thought il nee.
essary TO part company with their
old comrades for while. He
reviewed the course of the Democrats
IN congress in regard TO the national
election laws. lie declared the impos-
sibtlity of fair elections in the South
eontrasted the course of the Democrats
IN congress with that of Blaine. and
showed the progress of civil service
reform under the Republicans. Morse
then reviewed the attitude of both
parties upon the tariff and closed bv n
lengthy defence of the character of
Blaine.
After ellecting permanent organi.
aation and appointing committees. the
convention took recess. On reas-
sembling the report of the committee
on resolutions was presented and
adopted without debate.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1884-09-04

ire plaliotiA adopted congratulated the
40 hohest national goverc ment through The
election 81 itS candidates Tor president aud
woe president Grave Cleveland aud rhos.
=, Hendricks. 10 declares us assent
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-05-02
a CARD FROM MISS EWING's
FATHER.
OAKLAND, Cal, April 10. 1854.

OAKLAND, Cal, April ~. 1854.
EprTos Posr- ISTELLIGENCEB
Will yoa be 80 kia3 a. to permit me,
through yonr columns, n tender TO tue
friends and acquaintance IN Seattle OF
NV dear daughter. Edith L. Ewing. my
most heartfelt and unutteraoie thanks
for II favors. kiudnesses and cheering
words OF encouragement IN any way
gwen or bestowed: Also to the very
dear pupils aud patrons permit ne 10
say tina: xe ALL - = family, thank Xou
for all the encouragement tbat you gave
her ID her chosen profession, the Geli9ht
.. her l:fe: knowing that, couid she
sneak II. she could ana o7ld thank yon
IN a much better way and with more
-nitlbl. Language than II would be pos
-l,Il.. for Us 70 do. Her letters ara fnil
of rhe-rv words for the COED people Of
S-at,l- With whom she formed Al &C
auaint.nce whilst there; and. Were We
TO fail to thank YOU for her, uOw that
Sc Ii no more with Won. We would be
r-fni-s in our cuty. uld iIEe 10
thank each one Of ynr go 'naily: but.
~ have not yo1I acl Ia 't'uee, Won
will please. therefore, Ace ! I!i- nun
bic attemp; tn express lie SINCERE rat
tgde, 10 Il aud ever II .. U; u 3.
much ffiict.d ana sDriu r NJ.
Respectfully vours,
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-05-02
INSPECTION OF TIE NORTHERS %.
lnFIC RAILROAD.
w " Innrna

Las, "Wednesday tbs three gentlemen
appointed BY President Arthur 70 report
noon tue twenty five miles of the CAS-
cade division of the Northern Pacihc
constructed east from Iacoua were
carried over the id fgyaiiop coal road
In a speci<i train. and are now doubtless
ready to report com Teton according TO
contract. If they have not already tuua
terminated their ardGoUs labors- lnese
things are done with neatness ana ois-
patcb since the forfeiture talk mas De
come serious. though eI General Man
ac-r Hsupts disclosures OF some OF Tue
botchlup on the main line slow that the
business of approving aud accepting ex-
ac;Iv according 10 the railroad conpa-
uv's dictatlou. without regard to the
character Of the work passed upon IL
not entirely new Bu- until lately tie
examination has Proceeded IN lel-ufeS
wev. The free pleasure trips when the
mr. cess enables the President 10 oesto"
uuan Ills cronies, or the cronlss Oh MS
crorieS were taken much at thtif " IL
| IN regard 10 time; the company conn
| dence IN it, possession Of Congress Ni'u
| the Execu, We and Interior departments
/ liking II consider the eIaninatloti oi'
| a matter OF form cOntrIved TO heip tne
seizure OF unearned lands. Now, haluls
I does the announcement OF tue appoint
| nleut Of commission reach US DIV tcie-
! graph ere the comml-s cntr, axe Oh
/ hand. equipped with special cars anu
| special brands of champagne, - pax
! through for the company in good ape
| twenty five miles of track and thou
sand square miles OF land. Ii IL SAID
that the last twenty i've miles of com
plrtcd track passed upon-that OF 'ne
~ Cascade division west from sIlhe-
wL-r. or nov mere on the toininolA-
were not twenty-five but twenty ahu
that tt.u commissioners were run Over II
IN tie night aud filled mp WITH WINE 80
a. [, conf Use them about the "oopir'
There IL not Al Article of equipment on
that hastily uI'g-toGt Their section, anu
no evidence H.! II Of any other railto 10
design than y f'iut 10 hold the i"ho
Grant aud prevent eenulne Operations
bv other coup mics But The fres1ueht
lully luHket.rs Iplou-Iy approve hhu Nv
President CALMLY accepts ana await tue
neat tehcst uf tue company. 'S"'is
bI Ight one III the company sudtfhI
cDneeivo5 that tea million dollars worth
OF coal and mineral LANDS. held tor tIs
cor, Grafton, may be more hrmlN grdooeI
bv ringing In the old fuyaliup coal r"rC
a. part of the Cascade DIVISION, ana lil'
President takes lust mt measures 10 lut
Their thu scheme. lhi3 III face OF tn'
situation that a principal bar To th- Tor
| feiture of the unearhed lands Is heiu u
DO the fact that Government agents ane
the President have apr we'd ara 40
cepted the part. of the railroad To which
such lands are contiguous. Mr.. Arthur
might at least. for decency's sake, have
dsferr.d further proceedings or tina
kind I'LL after the forfeiture questions
now pending in Congress, had oeen set
tied; but what can be ex ected of lie
publican President other than blind ex
ecution OF tho will of corporations!
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1884-05-02
SENTIMENT OF WALlt WAllA kE
plHluCANS.

The following is from the tntonS re-
port of proceedings of the late Repnb-
lican convention Of Walla Walla county:
The committee on resolutions offered
the following report. which Was adopted.
Tbs Republicans OF Naiia Wallis
county. IN convention sssenj bltd, do
adopt the following platform and reso-
lutIons:
R,Solpeti. That We reatiirm our allie
glance to the National Republican party;
tn t We are in favor of such Legislation
IA will prevent un ust Discrimination by
transportation companies, ana We De
lieve that corporations are the servants
of the people.
Resolrsd, That We are III favor OF such
legislation as will secure the construo-
ton of railroad to Puget Sound, and
OF appropriations of money by Con
gress for the improvement Of the y !
iumbla RIVER.
Res0ired, That ooolie and ptuper i'm
migration from every source should be
prevented.
ID. j. Crowley then offered the follow
ing resolution. which WAS unanimously
carried
HeSoired, That James Il. Blaine is the
first choice of this convention as the
candidate of the National Republican
party for President.