Morning journal and courier., 1888-10-05
THE PoLTTToAL oAmPAIGN.

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 Tonight comes notable event among the Swedish Republicans in New Haven-a grand rally, and the first ever given by the Swedish Republicans in New Haven. The Swedes have grown greatly in numbers and are thrifty and prosperous, and good citi- zens. MT. Mattson, who will be the first speaker, is se1f-made man who has risen to become Secretary of State in the rising and prosperous State of Minnesota. The official call for the meeting is as follows:
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 Every Swede in New Haven and vicinity is cor dially invited to attend Swedish political mass Music corner of center and Orange streets Zen trance on Center), under the auspices of the Swe- u'ILi All I the Swedish ladies are also invited.
 Colonel Hans Mas09 a g fb eb ssafs eds G1 iAIf The Viking alee club will furnish music. B E. E1MsTEDT, President. J. 4. WEsTLuND, Secretary.
 The ladies of the,C ,Colored Young Mems Re- publican club of Hartford last night present. ed the club with a handsome banner. The presentation was made by the Ladies' Patri- otic club, of which Mrs. Lane is president, Mrs. Edwards vice president and Miss Primus secretary. The club believes in protection to all American citizens.
 Nearly one hundred young men in Middle town met recently and organized battalion Of young Republicans under the name of the H, W. Lines battalion, named in honor of H. w. Lines of Meriden. These officers were elected: President, F. H. Afford; vice presi- dent, wv. Wilcox, jr.; secretary andfreas- n 1e lad khot% ha uniform of the battalion phould be the same as that of the Bulkeley battalion of Hartford. Colonel J. T. Elliott was elected commander and the other officers are as follows: Cap tains, W. W. Pearne and B. D. Putnam; first lisutenants, D. A. .Hutchins and wv, Wilcox, jr.; second ieutenants, F. 5. Scranton and E. S. Stiles. Measurements are to be taken for the uniforms at once and she battalion hope soon to make their first appearance. Rockville Republicans held grand rally and parade Tuesday night and number of flags were raised. ! rally at Hsnna's rink last evening. The big congressman from Maine, the Hon. Thomas B. Reed, was the speaker. The glee club sang. The clubs headed by the American band escorted ths speaker from the Hotel Russwin to the rink.
 Hartford Republicans held grand rally at Allyn Hall Wednesday evening. The speaker of the evening was Judge J. c. Brennan of Iowa. Edward R. Taxon presided. Weeds band discoursed fine music.
 The Young Mems Republican club of Will limantic has formed 6 Bulkeley Battalion, consisting of the Russell Guards and Com- pany A. Herbert Chappell was appointed major, J. B. Baldwin quartermaster, J. l.. Walden first aid, Herbert Sanderson second aid, James Haines was chosen captain of the Guards. George Spencer lieutenant, H. E. Remington first sergeant, Fred Gates second sergeant Frank Howie third sergeant, Fred Young fourth Sergeant.
 Ex-Governor R. J. G. Pitkin, of Louis vile will address the Republicans of Wind
 ham, Saturday night in Loomer Opera House.
 At the Tariff Reform meeting last night in Cheshire, Talcott H. Russell and Wilbur Booth delivered addresses.