The west Tennessee star. (Bolivar, Tenn.) 1888-1888, 1888-07-06
Personal AND POLITICAL.

THE London NeiCS, OF the 26tL, speaking
of Emperor Williams speech, finds that
no mention is made of relief for the peO-
pie overtaxed with military burdens, and
that tho WELL being of the people still
holds second place to military instincts.
WHEN asked, 'What do you think of
the Republican nomination." Judge
Thurman said in substance that the ticket
twas strong one, but coul' not carry
New York, Indiana or New Jersey, and
hence could not be elected
THE Prussian Diet was opened by the
Emperor of Germany on the 27th. In his
speech he said ho would initiate his father,
Emperor Frederick in the administration
of the government.
ON the 9th the New York delegates to
tho Republican National convention ar
rived in New York City. Those who we're
interviewed Expressed confidence in the
ticket.
1T is reported that NJ. De Caux, French
Vice-Consul at Boston, who has been
transferred to the Island of Jersey, will
be succeeded by NJ. Bouxal.
- on the 27th the Vermont Republic an
State Convention met in Montpelier. Hon.
W. z. Dillingham; was nominated for
Governor, and Urban Woodbury. for Lieu
tenant Governor by Ncclamation.
On the 2Sth report from London said
that Prince bismarck and Premier Crispi
were Coaferring concerning the arrange
ments for King Hu umbert's visit to Berlin.
AT Peru, Ind, on the 26jh, fifteen thou
sand people attended a Republican mass
meeting torntify tie nomination of Har-
risou and Morton. Ths historical log
cabin was a prominent feature Of the
parade.
On the 2sth the official canvass Of the
vote of Oregon was completed by the Sec
rotary of State. The vote on Congress-
man is as follows: Herman (Rep), b,
$50; Johu NJ. Gearin (Dem.l, 3413; Geo.
NJ. Miller (Pro.), 1914 Hermon's plu-
rality, T,407.
AT Carlisle, Pa at a secret meeting OF
the board Of trustees Of Dickinson Col
lcce, on the 27th, Dr. John A. McCanby,
president of the college resigned at the
request of the board. Tue meeting was
very stormy one General II. G, King,
of brooklyn, is spoken Of as Dr. McCan-
by's successor.
TyE chilly rainy atmosphere that pre-
Sailcd in Washington, Oa the 2oth, neces-
= sitated tho temporary postpouement Of
tn saltwater trip planned for General
Sheridan.
Cv the 2sth caucus of Democratic
Senators was held. at which il was de-
cidcd to insist on the postponement of all
matters before the Senate and oppose the
usual adjournment from Thursday till
Monday until the more important appro-
prirtion bills are passed.
NEAR Glenn Easton, twenty-five miles
east of Wheeling, w. Wa, on the evening
OF t..c 27th, during meeting of the con =
r-rc1-ation Of the Latter Day Saints, riot
: occurred in which Leroy and Tom W AIT
&ycre probably fatally injured, and six
H. eirbt others were stabbed or otherwise
badly hurt
Emperor WILLIAM OF Germany, attend
ed hv am imposing suite, viii start on the
imperial yacht Hohenzollern for St
=. tersburgh on July l3 or IL, where he
will rem1iu several days, during which
time magnificent fetes VIII oe gwen III
his honor.
SE,,Rrr ARy OF STATE BAYARD has Of
Heiollv called the attention of the British
Minister resident at Washington to the
case Of the American ship Brldgewater'
unlawfully seized by the customs officials
of the Dominion of Canada year ago
and detained for eighty-one days at Shell
burne.
RoRFRr HALE, Secretary OF the Mime
apolis fMinnl Board of Trade, died sud
denly on the 2Sth. He fell down an eleva-
tor shaft in the NicoIet House on the 25th
aud his death is attributed 10 this,
OzTAH PHELPS WATERS died at Burling-
ton. Ia, on the 2Sth, aged hfty-eight. He
was past grand master of Masons in Iowa.
,at Grand commander of the Knights
(Templar. and well known TO the craf'
throughout the Northwest.
In the suit OF Alice Potts VS.. Emily
willard, at Port Huron, Mich, for SoO,oO(
damages for alternating the affections Of
her husband, Lewis Potts, the jury re
turned a verdict on the 18th, TOT S2O'OO'
damages.
The sentences OF Imprisonment recent
ly passed on Major PoPof and five alleged
accomplices, for defalcations in the Bull
garian War once, have been RENTED 10y
Prince Ferdinand.
TIE Third district Minnesota Repub
j IAN convention, held at Red Wing on
she 2sth, nominated State Senator d.
q. Hall, OF Reyyills County, for Con
Etss- Judge Mcdonald, Democrat - tht
kIe Ell lgcIAbtut.