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Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
PENNSYLVANIA REPUBLICANS.
They Choose Uninstructed Delegate. t
Chicago-Blaino's Name Cheored.

They Choose Unfnstructed Delegates to
CEicago-Blaine's Name Choored.
Jacob NJ. Campbell Of Cambria County pre-
sided over the Republican State Convention at
Harrisburg. The mention Of Blaine's name
in the convention was loudly cheered. James
I. Mitchell of Philadelphia was nominated for
Supreme Judge. Thomas Dolan of Philadelphia
and Lewis Pugh of Lackawanna were chosen
candidates for Presidential electors at large,
and Senator NJ S. Quay, Daniel H. Hastings,
Nelson 2. Reed and Henry w. Oliver were
chosen delegates at-large to the national con-
vention
The platform, which was unanimously adopt
ed, demands that Congress enact such laws as
shall secure fair elections for members OF Con-
gress and the electoral college; denounces the
PRESIDENTS message and the wool clause of the
Mills tariff bill; demands the passage of just
and comprehensive pension bill condemns the
action of the Democrats in the House in refus-
ing to pass the directtax bill; declares in favor
of q true civil-service reform pledges the Re-
publican party of the State to submit the ques-
ton of prohibition to a vote of the people, aud
Endorses the State administration Of Gov. Bea-
yer.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
THE GREEN DIAMOND.
The Battle for the Baseball Cham
pnshioip of the United
. States.
In the League Boston Makes Brill.
liant Start-St. Louis Takes
a Tumble.
[cH1cAGo coRnEspoNpEScE.1

| lCa1CAGO CORRESPONDENCE
Beautiful weather. higher temperature
grand ball-playing, and enthusiastic crowds Of
spectators have combined to make the opening
days of the baseball season of 1888 an auspi-
cous one. What surprise Anson's colts have
given the baseball world since the champion
ship season opened what wonderful tumble
the hard-hitting League champions of 1857
have taken within the past ten days; how Bos-
toms work has tickled and delighted the resi-
dents OF Sodenville; how sadly the Hoosiers
and Phillies are handicapped with disabled
| men at the outset of the race; and what stiff
and determined games Washington and Pitts
burgh ure playing are the topics that are just
now being enthusiastically discussed by the
| New York has, beyond doubt. felt the absence
of Tim keefe, its great pitcher, and the news that
on Saturday last he had finally bridged over his
| differences with his club and signed New
York contract, must indeed have been welcome
| is to New York what Clarkson is to Boston,
what Van Haltren is to Chicago. and what
Baldwin and Getzein were last year to Detroit;
and now that mis- strong arm will once more
send the bail over the plate for the Giants, they
may safely be expected to make a better show
ing in the race than they have made during the
past fortnight.
Of Chicago's work one can only speak with
praise for the good Judgment Of Arson the
Rave ssssed down to bnsiness
and the brilliant work Of his Acolts ana year.
| lings." Among the Chicago colts young Far
rell has probably made the most brilliant show
ing D Iii york ob is9 the e outset
miration everywhere, and if he con
tinues as he has begun he will
/ fill Mike kelly's shoes within years time, so
for as public regard and all-playing ability is
concerned. just as Kelly was. Farrell is fine
back-stop. an ubiquitous fielder, clever
trickster and base runner, cool-headel and
sure thrower to bases, and a batsman who hits
young player in the country has brighter
future before him to-day than has Farrell.
And now just word about Detroit. The
team that swept everything before it last year
seems absolutely worthless this year. SO far as
its record thus fur has demonstrated. What
is the trouble?" is question that ID being
asked with concern in every base ball center
in the country, and with despair in Detroit.
WE'LL it looks as though the team was demon
allied through and through. The listless
indifference that has characterized its
work thus far shows this. It has been asserted
that the PLAYERS are opposed to Manager Wat
kins. and have entered into an agreement
among themselves to do no earnest work So
long as the Directors retain him in his position.
II this is SO, the sooner the Directors put Mr..
Manager Watkins upon the pension list the
better will it be for themselves and the chances
of the team in the race.
The record of the League and Association
teama IN to Wedneaday Nav ia aa follnwa
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
MASSACHUSETTS REPUBLICANS.
Delegates to the National Convention Led
by Senator Hoar.

Delegates to the National Convention Led
by Senator Hoar.
The Republican State Con vention of Massa-
chusetts assembled at Boston and nominated
Senator George F. Hoar OF Worcester. F. Z.
Burden Of North Attleboro, State Treasurer
Henry S. Hyde of Springfield, and Alanson w.
Beard of Boston delegates at-large to the Ma
tional Republican Convention. Blaine's name
was wildly cheered by the delegates. A plat
cratic party as Toe to honest elections, e and
for its Opposition to the Dakota bill; declares
that President Cleveland has been unfaithful
high license and local option and trade reci-
Rrocity with other peoples on this continent.
publicans Of Massachusetts favor a proper
revision Of the tariff, they oppose such revision
as has for its primary object the abandonment
that the propositions made by the Democratic
party though the message Of the President and
citizen who prefers the welfare of his country
to that Of another"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11

@THE great burden of taxation upon our
city and country at large is yearly increas-
ing, and such burden Of taxation is largely
the result Of the use of intoxicating drink
and poverty. "rGrand Jury Of Kings
County (Brooklyn), N. Y.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
How MIR. Fuller Received the News.

From the Chicago News.1
Il didn't expect it." said Mr.. Fuller. Il am
SO surprised that can't think of anything to
say. What is there to say, anyhow? saw
what was in the papers, but I don't believe all
see there. The truth is. they wanted some
man from the West. Judge Scholfeld could
have had it, but he didn't want it. He didn't
write that letter declining to have his name
considered for the place without something be-
hind it,"
You are not likely to take the same course,
are you?" was asked.
II have not had time to think about it. I
cannot talk about it,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
Arizona Republicans.

The Ariz ona Republican Territorial Conven.
tion adopted resolutions favoring protection
and condemning the Democratic administra-
ton for disregarding it's pledges to the Terri
tories in the matter Of appointments and its an.
tagonism to silver. The sentiment of the con-
vention was strong for Blaine. S. F. Eggers
and L. 81. Goodrich were chosen delegates to
the Chicago convention.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11

grinding engine of the liquor traffic. Our
cycle is almost at an end. God grant that
with devoted loyalty we may put out the
signals for the other train that for the
twentieth century, SO full of light and life,
whizzing toward US so rapidly, We may
wave aloft in friendly warming the electric
torch OF scientific temperance instruction,
and turn on the glowing headlight Of
prohibitory law!
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
OTHER POLITICAL CONVENTIONS.
Now York Union Labor Party.

Now York Union Labor Party.
The subcommittee Of the Executive Com.
mittee Of the Union Labor party met at syria.
cuse and named j. j. JUNO of Syracuse and j.
J. Hoyt Of jamestown delegates at large to the
Cincinnati convention. A. j. Streeter Of Illi-
nois, Chairman Of the National Committee, was
prominently mentioned for President and Gem
eral Master Workman Powderly for Vice Presi-
dent. Resolutions were passed demanding
that the Secretary Of the Treasury at once call
in order to help business. and naming May -
tie day for choosing delegates by Congress
sional districts to the national convention ct
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
Georgia Prohibltionists.

The Georgia Prohibition Convention was pre-
sided over BY A. A. Murphy. Sam Small and
other Prohibition leaders made stirring
speeches. delegation Of twenty-four was
appointed to attended the Indianapolis con-
vention and was instructed to vote for Fisks
respectively =@
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
SEVENTH ON THE BENCH
Melville ". Fuller Selected to. Pre-.
side Over tho United States
Supreme Court.
An Interesting Biography Of the New
Head OF the Federal
judiciary.
Washington special to chicago New,

washington special to Chicago News.l
me appointment of Mr.. Fuller to be Chief
justice was not a surprise to those who have
been in the confidence of the President, for he
had nearly week ago decided to appoint him,
aud told a friend 80. There will be no trouble
about Mt Fuller's confirmation, although the
Senate will not take unbecoming haste in act
ing upon the nomination. It will 60 first to the
committee on the Judiciary, which is composed
p MessIsl Edmunds. Hoar, Ingalls, Wilson Of
iowa. Evarts. Pugh. Coke, Vest, and George
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11

OF 1884 prisoners admitted to the De-
troit House of Correction last year, 2,Ol6
admitted that they were addicted to the in.
temperate use of intoxicating drinks.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11

be appointed Commissioner OF Indian Affairs
to succeed Mr.. Atkins, whose resignation ia in
the hands of tho President.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
Names Heart IL True to ,Jim.

Nobody 10 talked OF for tho Presidency by
Maine Republicans except James G. Blaine"
says Portland dispatch. .They believe thas
he is the strongest man in the party, and they
believe. too that he could defeat Cleveland on
n secoud trial"
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
Bound to Bo Recoxnized.

Bound to Be Recognized.
Ohio 10 bound to be recognized, Six OF the
leading candidates for President-Shermen.
Allison, Harrison, Window. Rusk and Alssr-
were born In that State.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
The record of the League and Association
ans up to Wednesday, May 9, is as follows :

GOSSIP HERE AND THERE.
Chicago played it's first four games of the
season at Indianapolis and won them all, much
to the discontinue of the Hoosiers. THE cha.
grin of their defeat brought forth the following
wall says Harry Palmer, in the Event,,g Jour.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1888-05-11
Baby's left the town,
Daby's gone away.
And we're praying in Hoosierville
That Baby's gon > to stay.

They told us Babe was aged, r.,
That ne was growing fat;
But verify he scored run
Whence r he came to bat.
They SAID he'd lost his teeth,
And cocad not catch ball
But lust the same we think ~Old Ause"
Will be there in the fall.
We'd like to see him old,
We a0iSh he'd lose his hair
Take his harp aud climb, with Birdie
Up the golden stair.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-23
EXECUTIVE cLEMENcY.

Sentences of Dismissal Against Naval Co.
diets Convicted of Haxing COMMITTED.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-The President
yesterday commuted the sentence Of dis
missal of naval cadets Wiley T. Embrey,
Arthur L willard, Geo. Richards,
Bernard 81. Camden, Charles Lyle, Bien
B. Bier, Richard 81. Leigh, Timothy r.
Maurin, and George II. Sheppard, con-
victed Of hazing ON board the practice
ship Constellation, to confinement upon
the Santee for thirty days, and that they
each be deprived Of one-half Of their
annual leave. The President in long
review Of the cases, condemns hazing in
strong terms. and says that executive
clemency will not be granted to like cases
in the future, and is only extended now
because such trivial hazing as these
cadets were convicted Of had not been in
the past considered sufficiently aggra.
waited to merit severe punishment.
The offenses for which these cadets
were recommended to be dismissed the
service consists of compelling members
OF the junior class to chew toilet paper,
stand ON their heads, etc. Secretary
Whitney, in transmitting the action OF
the court-martial to the President rec
ommends the course which the President
adopted.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-23
LATE NEWS ITEMS.

| THE Senate was not in session ON the
| 1Sth........I In the House discussion OF the
Senate bill to restrict Chinese immigra-
ton took up most of the day, but without
taking action on the bill the House adj
journed. Several speeches by Democrat
censuring General Harrison for his stand
on the Chinese question when member
Of the Senate, and others in his defense
by Republicans, gave lively spice to the
proceedings.
If the expedition for the relief Of Emin
| Bey proves successful, it is intended to
form CONNER cial highway from the in
terror lakes eastward, with a number of
stations.
THE visit of Premier Crispi to Prince
| Bismarck, it is believed, will greatly
strengthen the triple alliance.
A LARGE meeting was held in Roches-
| ter, N. Y, on the 10Th, to protest against
recently inaugurated s.ries of Sunday
games of base ball at Windsor Beach, q
lakeside resort near that city.
COMMODORE HARMONY will act as Sec
rotary Of the Navy during the absence Of
Seer etary Whitney at Bar Harbor, Me.
| In a speech at Lincoln, England, on
the 18th, John Morley declared that the
Liberals were steadily marching to home
rule.
The annual Kriegerfest Of the German
Warriors Association was held at Cleve-
land, O., on the 10Th.
GENERAL BoULANGER was re- elected to
the French Chamber Of Deputies, on the
10th, to represent the Department Of
Somme, Of which Amieus is the capital,
by majority of "a, 723.
THE Pope of Rome is suffering from
rheum atism.
JAMES PEDRO, a potato peddler, was
shot and killed in Indianapolis, Ind, on
the 10Th, by an ex-cowboy named Edward
Huffman.
A LARGE body Of Sioux Indians left
their reservation for the Cheyenne coun-
try, in spite of the agents refusal Of per-
mission, on the 18th. At latest acco UNITS
two companies Of cavalrymen were In
hot purs nit
TIE Treasury Department. on the 18th,
accepted $35 600 registered four-p -ce MT.
bonds at 12S. and 81, 900 at 127x.
AN attempted arrest of militia men by
officers Of their company at Mansfield, o.,
on the 18th. lead to conflict between the
civil and military officers, resulting in
the arrest of the latter.
SENATOR GoRMAN pronounced the re-
port that he is co supplant Mr.. Bryce as
chairman of the Democratic campaign
committee a pure invention.
AN attempt to rob the east-bound Union
Pacific passenger train at Dana, Wyo., on
the 18th. was thwarted by the express mes
senger and postal clerk, who opened fire
on the robbers after they had successful
~ held up the engineer, fireman and
brakeman, ard drove them away.
UNITED Stairs FISH COMMISSIONERS SETH
GREEN died at Rochester, N. r, at one
O'Clock ON the morning Of the Goth.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-23
DEATH DEALERS.

The Unusual Activity shown by InventorA
of Dynamite Death Dealing Devices-The
ZalinsIxi and Graydon Guns-A New Dyn-
amite Monitor.
WASHINGTON, Aug 1S.-Unusual activ-
ity has been shown by inventors this
session to convince Congress of the
adaptability of high explosives to the
practical uses of war, and several i'm
provements in destructive agencies and
implements Of warfare have been brought
to the attention Of the military and naval
committees Of both houses during tho
session. As result there are generous
appropriations, aggregating nearly three
quarters Of million. In the Army and
Navy bills for experiments with dynamite
shells, aerial torpedoes and the making
of air guns for hurting these torpedoes.
Among these inventions is what is
known as the Zalinski gun and the .saerial
torpedo thrower", the latter the inven-
ton of Lieutenant ]. w. Graydon, late Of
the United States Navy. The Zalinski
gun throws six hundred pounds Of dyna-
mite about mile and half from an air
gun about sixty feet in length while
Graydon, by greatly increased air
pressure secures greater range, with air
guns thirty or thirty five feet long.
|. The new cruiser "Vesuvius" is to be
armed with two Of the Zalinsk guns,
placed we'll forward and parallel to each
other, side be side, and fixed rigidly at
an angle of sixteen degrees. They are to
be trained or sighted by changing the
course Of the vessel.
Graydon's shorter gun it is proposed to
use on what is known as Admiral Amon's
ram; four of these twenty zone inch tor
pedo- throwers to form part Of the arma-
ment OF this powerful engine Of war, two
mounted on turtle back turrets, fore and
aft. These guns can be elevated and de-
pressed and trained like any piece Of
ordnance, and with them it is proposed to
hurl enormous torpedoes containing
l,200 pounds OF dynamite at least two
m lies.
The House committee on naval affairs
also have before them an original design
for a pneumatic dynamite monitor, the
invention Of Representative Thomas, of
Illinois, with water ballast so arranged
that the vessel may be sunk when ready
for action to point which will just exc
pose the turret, are features of this ves-
sci, which is similar in design to Admiral
Amon's proposed powerful ram.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-23
FlFTlETH CONGRESS.

II TIE Senate, on the 18th, the debate on the
Fisheries treaty was continued. with display
OF considerable political acerbity. Mr.. Ed.
munds es-lled up his resolution calling on the
Department of Justice for Information concern.
ing alleged advice to the New York supervisor
Of elections in violation Of statute law. The
resolution was adopted. -. In the House, bills
relating to the District of Columbia were con.
sidered. The Senate bill was passed fncreas-
ing 10 so a month the rate of pension for total
deafness. The Fortifications bill was taken VI
In committee of the whole, bnt no progress
was made in its consideration.
IN the Senate. on the 18th, the main events
OF the proceedings were: Mr.. Sherman's re-
marks on the power of Congress to crush trusts
and the resumption Of the debate on the
Fisheries treaty. Presidential vetoes OF three
Pension bills were returned ana referred
Another message from the President was read
returning without his approved joint reso-
luton for the printing of additional copies OF
the United States map Of 1886 In the
House, personal discussion between Messrs
oNeili, OF Missouri, and IRWIN, of Indiana.
was the feature OF the days session. The
Senate amendment to the House bill for the
erection Of a marine hospital at Evansville
Ind, was concurred in, and the House went
into committee OF the whole on general pension
bills
In the Senate, on the 18th, discussion OF MI.
Harrison's position on the Chinese ques ton.
incidental to the debate on the Fisheries
treaty, was the event of the days proceedings
The hour Of noon, on the 18Th, was set for the
vote on Mr.. Morgan's resolution post poning
action on the Fisheries treaty until December.
In the House. the discussion on the Fortt-
foations Appropriated bill was the feature OF
the session. Various provisions Of the measure
we're discussed in committee Of the Whole, and
the bill was reported 70 the House and went
over.
In the Senate, on the 10th, the rejection, by
. strict party vote Of q to "a Of Nj. Nor
gan's resolution to postpone consideration or
the Fisheries treaty until December, and the
adoption Of the conference report on the Army
Appropriation bill were the principal features
efforts to secure consideration OF various ian-
portant measures were nullided by the raising
Of points of mo quorum. The Fortifca-
tions Appropriation bill was passed without
division.
In the Senate, on the 18th, much time was
occupied in discussing and passing q motion
instructing the committee on the District OF
Columbia to report q resolution requiring the
District Commissioners to revoke permits al
ready given for overhead electric motive wires
for an electric street railway. bill
passed prohibiting the sending OF obscene
literature through the mails. Debate ON the
Fisheries treaty was then resumed In the
House flibustering tactics on q proposition to
assign certain days for the consideration of
general pension legislation, and to take up the
General Deficiency BILL consumed most OF the
session.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-23
FRAUDULENT CITIZENS.

Important Testimony Taken BY the Cor
Rressional CommIttee Showing How
Aliens arc Transformed Into Eun-i
Pledged Citizens In Ten Days ON Fay
menE Of Ten Dollars.
NEW YoRK, Aug. Is. The Congres-
sional committee resumed their inquiry
regarding indiscriminate immigr alton
yesterday. Henry J. Jackson. superin-
tendent Of Castle Garden and secretary
of the Emigration Commission, was tho
first witness. His testimony, in the main,
was confederation OF that already
elected from Emigration Commissioners.
Tamtar and Stevenson.
Walter Mcintosh, secretary OF the
United States Watch Makers Associa-
ton, showed conclusively that some en-
gravers were brought here from London.
under contract, and in direct violation Of
r. N. Bell. sea captain, said that:
Lockwood & Kay carry on sort OF
brokerage business in procuring sea
captains positions. He swore that those
two men can take . Nova Scotian and In
ten days make an American citizen Of
him and put him in charge Of an American
ship. He said that Lockwood told witt
ness that Judge Morrison, in Brooklyn,
fixes all details for him. Each individual
who wanted to become an American
citizen inside of ten days must put up
ten dollars.
Andrew w. Kay, a ship chandler, said,
he is Nova Scotian. and said that he has
assisted his father, q man named
Evans. and another named Miller. to get.
their naturalization papers. After .
good deal Of questioning by the members
Of the committee, testimony was elected
corroborating the statement Of the pre-
vious witness regarding fraudulent nat
uralization.
Witness admitted that he knew a man
named Palmer, and had aided him to get.
naturalized. Witness was quite uncom-
Portable when Palmer's name was mem
toned, and before the committee got
through with him gave some very damag--
ing evidence against himself He admit
ted that he had sworn in Judge Moore's
court that he had known Palmer to be q
worthy man for five years whom he had
never met him. A man named Baylis got
ten dollars for securing Palmer's nat
uralization papers. which was divided
with deputy sheriff named Ross. After
q good deal of beating about the bush. tho
witness finally said that he had been paid
three dollars by Ross shortly after
Palmer's papers were procured. Ad-
journed.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1888-08-23

WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s.-Tne Star has
the following: It Is said Mr.. Blaine OK :
pressed to three Senators who talked
with him Sunday, dissatisfaction with,the
course they had pursued in attempting to
agree upon . bill, and advised that even
now they change front and let the whole
responsibility for tariff legislation lie
with the Democrats. He held that It
would be an easy matter to make the CON.
test before the people In opposition to
the Mills bill, but that IL they brought in
a bill of their own 1t would complicate
the situation, putting them on the defcn-
sive as to their own measure. He urged
the Senators, 1t Is said to do all they
could to bring about a change Of plan.