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River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-28
PITH AND POINT.

Among the books that have helped
Them, pugiliss always enumerate the
scrap-book Puck. "a
An exchange says 'qhere arc too
many humOrisls." Mistake. There
are too many pretended humorists.
All men are born free and equal.
according to law; but all of them do
not stay that way.-N o. PiorTHHs.
A good many of the pc !e who
are settling in Canada are thOse who
have neglected to do any settling over
here. = Yonters Salesman.
An Atehisoa (Kas) woman did a
big washing the other day. cooked
dinner and whipped child, and then
fell dead from Over-exertion.
-Ifthe world were willing to accept
most men at their own valuation il
would have TO go into voluntary bank
ruptcy in a fortnight. - Somcruille
Journal.
We sleep. but the loom of life
never stops; and the pattern which
was weaving when the sun wen,
down. is weaving when it comes M
tomorrow.
The woman who shows her love
of admiration has not been spoiled by
flattery. OlIy the spoiled girls take
it as matter Of course. Philadelphia
Call
The man who borrows one dollar
from you and neglec,s TO return it is
often thought TO have poor momory.
when. in fact. the man is poor, and
not the memory.
There osce was lover named Boss,
With oicc like that OF ffags,
Meath s.cr window he'd ling
Er OF evenings and SIM
TIL his trousers were chswed by tho -
a. l. Star.
Tho habit of studying before pro-
ceedirG is co-existent with the neces-
sity Of considering before acting; and
n man who is retcent concerning one.
half of his thoughts is not commmi-
cative about the other half
The men who get through the
most work are those who never seem
to lie busy. while those who have .
morbid habit of being busy and never
have n moments leisure are the
worst of time-wastcrs.
Take care of the truth. and the
errors viii take caro- of themselves.
You may destroy hundred heresies.
and yet not establish single truth.
But you NAV. 10y establishing single
truth. put TO flight with one blow
hundred hCresies - Dean ,SftRlcL
In civilized society. external ad,
vantages make us more respected a
man with good coat upon his back
meets with better reception than he
who has a bad one Noa may analyze
this and say. what is there in il? b M
that will avail you nothing. for il is ,
part Of the general SYSTEM
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-28

ELDER Il. W. EVANS. the great
Shaker, in celebrating his cighticth
birthday recently, said that he would
live ten years more. end would in that
time see his theories realized-to wit:
State ownership Of land, the holding of
public Office by celebrates alone. equal
suffrage and the ownership and educa-
tiOn OF children by the State.
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proposed Is temporary chairman Hon. John NJ.
ThurstOn. OF Nebraska Mr.. Thurston was ac-
ceptcd py the convention, audSdelivered an adj
Grcss. Daring his remarks he gave uttcrance
10 the statement that the convention must not,
dare OF. nominate Blaine in the face OF the
two letters written by the Maine statesman de-
elm ng to be q candidate. These remarks have
been the subject Of much adverse crit cism by
the friends of the Plumed I'm ght, the claim
being that they were hurtful in the extreme to
his chances.
The further temporary officers were reported
and accepted. Congressman Horr presented
the convention with Eavel Dakota was al
lowed ten delegates and Washington Territory
six. Resolutions OF sympathy for General
Sheridan were adopted. The National Com
10 veterans. The rules Of the conYen-
ton OF 1891 were adopted and the
delegations seat up list OF Their organiza-
ton ana committeeman. General Fremont,
the first nom nee OF the Republican party, and
Fred Douglass were called for and addressed
the convention Contests were announced in
Virginia and some other States General Ma
hone and Governor Wise were heard on the
Virginia trouble The National Committee
had decided TO admit the Malone delegation
for the purpose OF temporary organization, the
contest to be finally settled by the Committee
on Credentials when appointed. The Malone
delegates selected the little ex-senator as
member of the Credentials Comm .ttee,
and it was to this that Mr., Wise OBJ
Jected so strongly. on the ground that
on his own case. W Sc was assured that Ma
hone would not be allowed Il vote ia the com
nlllLet on any question hUCNttUB niulSeLt. aN0 III
decided 10 refer the whole matter TO the
Committee on Credentials. The convention
then adjourned until Il O'Clock Wednesday,
The purI ose OF adjournment was to allow the
committees named on credentials resolutions.
permanent organization, etc. TO do their work
The following is the Committee on Platform
and Resolutions as selected by the various del
egations;
A ALBANIA. -. ID. Hardy Nevada W. NJ Stewart
Ark MS. j. A. Williams N.H re MT Batchelder
California. NJ. NJ. EsteeN y. j Y. .Gen.J. ". Griggs
Colorado. w. A. HamillN. YORK. L nix HiscOcx
Connectt..N ID. SperryN. cana j. G. l.. Harris
Delaware. C. 5. Treat Ohio. VIM. No knley
Georgia.. C. Wimbish Oregon, Rufus Nallery
Illinois. c. Il. Farweil Penn q. II w. Oliver, Jr
Indiana. r. w. HaifOrd Ride Isrd. A. L. Sayles
Iowa. Geo ID. Perkins 5. CIR lima. 6. +. Herr;ott
Kansas Albert Or f1n Tenn. .... l. c. HOucx
Kentucky L. Mckee Texas 81 r. b. Rentfro
Ia .-...- II. G. Warmoth VT. Frank Plumley
Maine. & II. Prescott Va. .......... Passed
nd i. Benz. IT. Miller ". Va. Thos. b. Swami
Mass. \. w. Beard Wis ...... W T.. Carter
Mich. Gen. G.. SpaldnE Oak II G. Hans borough
MINI. e. f.. Edwards Idaho .. Willis Sweet
NJ IS .......J. X. Lynch Montana. . G. o. Eaton
Mo. Nal VIM. Warner Wash w. J. Thompson
Web. Patrick Egan Wyoming. r. l.. Warren
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-28

CHICAGO, June 20-At noon yesterday the
delegates 10 the Ninth National Republican
convent on assembled in convention hail. in
the Auditorium building. The vast aud .ence
loom was crowded, there being an estimate OF
about 5000 persons present, who spent the
time previous TO the opening OF the convention
I'm admiring the handsome decorations in
which the hall abounded in discuss
ing the political situation and in applauding
the various delegations and distinguished per
sonages as they entered and sauntered to their
seats
At 1890 y. m. Hon. H. r. Jones, chairman
OF the National Committee, called the
convention TO order, and prayer was
offered by Rev. Mr. Gunsulaus pas
tor OF Plymouth congregational Church,
OF Chicago Chairman Jones delivered a short
address and announced that the committee
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EoR IHE pEFENsELEss
1 The Corner stone of the Masonic widows
! and Orphans Home at Nashville. Tenn.

NssHvuLE, Tenn, June p The corner
stone Of the Masonic Widows and Or
phaus Home was laid in the presence Of
an immense multitude, by Henry II
Ingersoll. Grand Master Of the State.
Visitors from every part ~ the
state came in on special trains 10 attend
the ceremonies vt the services many
prominent citizens Of the State were pres
ent. and nearly all the municipal
officers were on hand. At the ceremony,
which was very elaborate and con
Quoted according 10 the Masonic rite
and usage. the Grand Master was assisted
By officers Of the Grand Lodge The home
j. located on picturesque site adjacent 10
the city. which was donated By Jere BsS
ter. l. viii be pushed TO completion as
rapidly as possible. II the pisns ale car.
ried oet u will be one OF the hsndsomes,
structures OF - kind IN the Stsss-
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IT is announced that after settling
all outstanding debts the estate Of the
late Roscoe Conkling will amount to
between 100000 and 100000. His
will, which was made about twenty
years ago, leaves his entine fortune to
his wife
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Russia has adopted the American
E'ccping-car on certain railway lines.
When the sleeping-car porter gets used
TO the country the Gar viii find that
he Is no longer autOcrat OF all the
Russians.
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probably. than any other country.
They are Augusta. DOwager Empress.
widow Of William /. Victoria. DowaCer
Empress. widow Of Frederick III: and
Victoria. Empress. wife Of Emperor
William II. The new Empress i the
daughter Of the Duke 81 Schleswig-
Holstein, and was horn in 1900. She Is
said 10 be rather dull and Of the phleg-
matte German type. Her distinctive
TeutOnism Is a recommendation 20 the
present Emperor. a. he i anxious that
his e English blood shall disappear
from The, family.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-28

AT Dundee, Eng, recently a young
woman was found guilty of committing
breach Of the peace. this being her
eighty-secOnd conviction in fourteen
years, and on thirty-twO occasions she
bad been sentenced to sixty days i'm
Drisonment
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-28

The new steam ferryboat, Robert
Garrett, recently put on for business
between New York and Staten Island,
can carry five thousand passengers,
and is said TO be the biggest ferryboat
in the world.
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Tic following 10 a list Of the members OF the
National Committee chosen at the delegation
caucuscs yesterday:
Ma VIM. Youngblood Nevada. +. Will ans
Ca i. NJ. ii. De Young y. Jersey g j. Hobart
Colo. W. A. Hamill n. Car W. Z Comedy
Ccrn SamI Fcssender Ohio ..-....A. l.. COnger
Georgia Il. r. putney Oregon. -. Bourne, Jr
lii DIS Geo. r. Davis Penn ITO be filed
lnltana. John Q. New x. Island T. w. Chase
IoNa.....J. s. Clarkson :. Caro- T.. w. BraytOn
Kansas. G.. lie and. Jr Texas ..... n. w. Quincy
Ky v G.. GOOdloe Vermont G w. Hooker
La p. g. :. Piuchbaclg Va. Sen Riddleberger
lIaine -. NJ. Hayne West Va N. B Scott
Maryland. a. Gary Wis. Henry c. Payne
Mass. Henry L. H. de Dakota =. A c. Melette
Gich John T. Sanbor Idaho George Shoup
Aian..... r. G. Evans Montana C. s Warren
Mis-. James H.I Wash T H. Kavanaugh
Missouri G.. l. Filley " joining. 81. NJ. Carey
Mob. w. W. RobeItsOn
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Mrs JOHN A. LOGAN has secured
all the suitable mementoes of her late
husband that she could obtain. and ar
ranged them in what she maintains as
memorial room in her house at
Washington.
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rom the great Pacific
slope who have come
here uanifesting such
a devotion TO q chief
tain whose banner I
have followed with
pride and affection, 10
these MANY years.
IADpiause. ] would
] Ike. were the occasion
appropriate, and did I
feel 1t proper, IN view
OF The courtesy 10
which I am indebted
for an appearance here
at all. TO preface the
announcement ] am
about 20 make by some
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Hawley received /: votes from Connecticut
Fhier received votes from Florida; 10 from
pennsylvania, and from Dakota. Total, ~.
l. ncoln received votes from Massachusetts
and from Virginia and Mckinley received
votes from Texas
Iolal vote. h32; necessary TO a choice, Az.
- FirLER OUT OF THE RACE.
The result of the first ballot was received
Win no evidence from the convention as TO
what impression had been made Be
Tore second ballot. Mr.. Smith. OF
pennsylvania. who had nominated Edwin
IL Eltler. Withdrew his name.
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IL order 10 properly perform the
stern and eXacting duties pertaining 10
the Office Of Chief Marshal at the
recent graduating exercises of Nassal.
College, at Poughkcepsie. y. Y. the
fair occupant Of that position wore IA
gown Of white silk en- traine. opening
over petticoat of gold brOcade. and
carried large bouquet Of Marechal
Mel roses" The swish Of that white
silk train was doubtless awe inspiring
and kept the girls in excellent order.
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MIR Henderson, OF iowa, also seconded the
motion
Mr. Boutelle, Of Maine, gave assurance of the
heartiness, cord ality and enthusiasm with
VIII ch the people OF Maine would ratify Gen
eral BENJAMIN Harrison. He promised that
the old refrain would come down from Maine
as IL did in days gone by, when another Harri-
son was in the field
Oh Have you heard from Maine.
She went hell-beut
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SIxrY-TwO years ago Ex-Governor
Berry, OF New Hampshire, now in his
ninety-hrst year, organized the first
temperance society in that State.
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THE twelve-year-Old son Of Mr.. Cook.
who resides near 81 Augustine. Fla,
discovered a large rattlcsnake recently.
procured n stick and went to work to
kill il. He struck al the snake. but
missed him, and the snake struck and
fastened its fangs in the middle finger
Of the lads hand. Nothing daunted.
the lad proceeded 10 carry out his in
tentiou Of killing the snake. and did it
most efectually. His father applied
Go the wound poultice- of gunpowder
and camphor and gave internal doses
Of brandy. and az last advices he was
oil right
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-28

The Yale College faculty have Just
passed law forbidding absolutely the
use OF Intoxicating liquors in any OF
the society organizations of the stu
dents
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1888-06-28

A WIRE gun has been tried at Shoe
nuryness. Eng. which can send a
shell weighing five hundred pounds a
distance of twelve miles.
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Nh JOHN HOEY. who has been vice
president of the Adams Express Com
pany for the past four years. has been
elected president in the place of the
late William b. Dinsmore.
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FOURTH DAY.

CHICAGO, June .3.-At few minutes past ii
the convention was called to order by Chair
man Estee who had nearly lost his voice,
and Immediately called Senator Hiscocki
over the SESSION which was formally opened
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ter and fitness of William b. Allison for the
Presidency and here, with the authority Of
that gentleman, / withdraw his name from the
further consider alton OF this convention.
lGreat applause
disorder, the determnat on of throngs OF the
delegates 20 stand snd move about being ire
pres siblp
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the convention for honoring the State In the
selection OF Chairman Estee, was read. The
presiding officer announced that he would en-
force 20 the letter the rule limiting speeches 10
hve minutes. Resolutions were adopted sympa-
IN zing with the German Empire in the loss
o. Two Emperors and expressing regret at the
deaths OF Generals Grant and Logan, ex-Presi-
dent Arthur and ex-senator Conkling. Colonel
Fred Grant, accompanied by two lad es. en-
tered the hall at this iuneiure, and on being
, rseosaise "a, oy the delegates were loudly
ing ready TO report short speeches were made
by hon. w. O. Bradley, late Republican can
l, da.e iof Governor OF kentucky' and the can
nldate OF the Blue Grass state for the Vice
presidency, and by Governor Foraker, OF Ohio.
Both were loudly cheered
Inc report OF the Committee on Credentials
was expected TO furnish large and lively
night and II fulfilled all the expectations II
Drought out all the oratory OF Nir-
s s1n,r;t a1n north CaroIihs as Wen as
Properly speaking, there were two reports
from the committee. One of them-the ma
lority-iavored the seating OF the four dele
delegations in the contested stricts Also
that the Ninth strict in which the
rival factions seemed 10 have about
equal rights-namely, no rights at all
should remain unrepresented IN the convention.
Mr. Hepburn, Of Iowa, read this report, and he
was followed by Judge Russell. OF North Caro-
Tor the seating OF the Malone men all
through. Speech making followed. which soon
tiNalei CONFUSION, ana the chairman was AT
sea IN short time, being almost unable TO con
troll the convention. vote was had amidst
the ciamor on the motion TO admit the Malone
uelegat on from the Ninth district and the
chairman could not tell which chorus had been
sWelled by the more lungs. division vas de-
manded. aud the secretary automatically de-
clared the mot on carried
silence reigned then for perhaps five min
utes, when a motion 10 reconsider the vote
Threw the body into an uprOar again. The
disorder was renewed in stronger form. The
Chairman had motions uncountarle TO present
and he presented none OF them. The fight was
growing hotter and hotter IL was limited that the
issue would show John Shermans voting
strength. The Sherman men were for Malone.
rolicall on the minority report was asked
for and fought on half a dozen sides. AT 1875
O'Clock the chairman was rescued from the
meshes OF parliamentary questions. and the
roll-call on the minority report was made. IL
resulted as follows: Yeas, 30; nays, sig.
The vote, of course, rejected the minority re-
port and the Wise delegates were seated subse-
quently The end of the roll-call was taken
with much confusion.
The convention adjourned at ~ p. m. TO
meet at 10 O clock in the mOrnng
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In addition 70 tie above votes were east ,er
ingalls, % follows: Arkansas. ~ h"hsas' r.
and south Carolina. J. Total ?
Rusk received vofe from Nebraska: - rom
Wisconsin ana from the DislF.et o. ColRHsoiS
Total "a
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REPUBLICAN LEADERS.
The Chicago Convention Names
Zen Harrison for President.
Levi Y. Morton, OF New York, Nominated
for the Nice-Presidency-A Con-
densed but Thorough Report
of the Proceedings.


CHICAGO. June s6-After session lasting six
DAYS the Republican National convention yes
terday nominated Benjamin Harrison, of
Indiana, for President. The result was
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FIFTH DAY.

CHICAGO, June 24.-Saturday morning the
Republican convention was called to order at
1000, and Bisnop Fallows offered prayer. Elk
Senator Miller, Of New York, occupied the
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TO pour oil on the troubled waters
by suggesting that Boutelle be allowed TO
read his resolution. The Senator from New
York did not believe the party was afraid 10
meet any issue, and suggested that the dele
gates should quietly hear what this suggested
plank IN the platform was
Boutel.e then un,olded his mysterious roll Of
paper and in loud voice read the following:
''RsSofrsd, That the first concern OF all good
governments is the sobr.cty and virtue Of the
home.
''Rcsolrsd. That the Republican party cor
q ally -ympathszes with all wise and well di-
recteG Efforts for the promotion OF temperance
and morality.
u was over in minute and. Oliver. who u
was sa ID was afraid the resolution referred TO
the modification Of the tar.G plank already
adopted. appe red satisfied. Instantly fro n
every part OF the house seconds 10 the resOlu-
on began to be maDC, and. upon motion Of
Senator HiscOcks the rules ,ere suspended
and the resolution passed withoU' dissenting
voice
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with prayer Us Res. ,. II. Worcester.
Of Chicago. In his intoc Aton he prayed that
the spir.t which would rule over the y roceed-
rurs Of the convention might be spirit not OF
narrow partisanship but Of broad patrlotls m
The convention at once proceeded TO the call OF
states for a ballot for President The ballot
resulted q follows
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EIGHTH DALtOr.

The convention entered upon the eighth bal
lot s9lth little apprehension that II was TO be
the last on the question Of the Presidency.
The general sir was just suos!ding when
General Henderson, of Iowa. arose and said;
- arise to a question of privilege. desire TO
thank the friends of tn convention who
have shown the T coaffitnce in the charac
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FIRST DAY.

reached on the eighth ballot. Levi p. Nor
ton, OF New York was selected as the
candidate OF the party for Vice-Presi dent only
one ballot being required.
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= y
One OF the most remarkable scenes ever wit
messed in Republ can convention occurred at
the evening session. Authenttc rumors were
in circulation that New York. convinced Of the
futiity OF nominating Mr. Depew, had resolved
TO withdraw his name; and, acting on this res
olution, had formed a combination with In
diana and Wisconsin for the support Of Cen
eral Harrison.
Immediately upon the calling Of the con-
yention TO order, Mr.. Estee being in the chair
Mr.. Depew appeared upon the platform. He
said with emotion not wholly restrained
that he had come as q delegate CT New York
to the convention. neither desiring nor
expecting to be nominated by IL. HIS
State has chosen 10 present his name.
He had no right 10 decline TO comply
with its command After fully consider
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than myself by far, discharge my humble
duty as the representative OF the Maine dele
cation by reading to you, without preface or
comment the following dispatches which Ihave
received"
'EDINBUHGH. June 2i-IO R0ufsle and
NdHfey. AZ chicago: Earnestly request all
friends 20 respect my Paris letter.
JAMES &. BLAINE
That dispatch was received last night. This
morning i received the following:
'EDlNBURGH- June EA-I think have the
ght 70 ask my friends 10 respect my wishes
ana refrain from voting for me. Please make
this and former dispatch public.
JAMES q. BLAINE
THE SIXTH BALLOT.
After the applause and confusion which fol-
lowed Boutelle's announcement had died
away the convention proceeded 10 the sixth
ballot. Little excitement was 0ccasioned
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Senator Hiscock moved that the con, 7ution
adjourn without day. but gave way to Senator
Hoar who mounted The platform and moved
the adoption OF a Tesolut on OF tnGnks
to both the temporary and permanent
officers and all the other officers for the
fairness and prOmptness W tn which they had
performed their duties. This was done, and AZ
precisely seven minutes 10 Chairman Estec
put the motion 10 adjourn. u carried, and the
great convention came TO an end.
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,HrERIxG TIE NnMINEE

There was loud and prolonged cheering, the
waving Of flags. fans and handkerchief. Lith-
Ographs Of Harrison were exhibited in several
parts OF the hall. The Indiana delega-
lie climbed up on their chairs and wild
~ saved tuer fans and the whole
vast aud ettce followed suit. Hats were
thrown INTO the air and bedlam was out
bedlamed. The scenes were exciting People
in the galleries tore down all the bunting with
IN reach and waved it frantcallv portrait
OF the nominee was exhibited from the speak
cr's stand, ard TIN caused another outburst.
After about ten minutes the cheering subsidized
hot