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, 1888-03-15

"The statement that the owner OF the
building in which the postofiice is
kept ut Spokane Falls will institute
legal proceedings to secure overdue
rent is probably mistake; at any
rate, such a move on the part of the
owner Of the building would be most
impolitic. Until recently the office Mt
Spokane was classed as third grade,
and is now conducted on that basis.
The government is not responsible for
the rent of offices other than first and
second grade. nor for the wages of en-
ployes, but advances so n.uch money
TO the postmaster, and he procures the
building and the assistance at his own
expense.
Shortly after the Office at
Spokane Falls was advanced from the
third grade the second, the officials of
the government called for proposals to
furnish building accommodations for
the Office for the period of five years.
The result was that a contract Was re-
Gently awarded for the construction of
building to meet the requirements
of the postal service at that place, and
as soon as the new rooms are ready,
which will DO some time III June, the
office will be conducted on the second
class bnsis, and the wants of the people
will he fully met"
The above il from the Portland
News and appears that that able jour
nal has entered the breach in defense
of the most stupidity conducted de-
.,artment of the public service. Per
haps the News is not aware that this
postoftice was made a second class Of
flee in July of last year. and that no
provisions have been made for either
paying the rent, the clerk hire, or in
creasing the salary OF the postmaster.
Under these circumstances, with the
business increasing every week, is the
postmaster expected to pay out of his
own pocket all of the extra expenseY
The News gives us no information in
the last paragraph. Everybody knows
that q postoffice building is in process
OF erection to be ready by June. But
what is the public to do during the
intervening three months? Suffer the
same Inconvenience that they have
submitted to for the past six months9
The department needs many more de-
fenders besides the Portland News,
the editors of which know nothing OF
the situation only through hear say,
before the people here can be con-
vinced that the government is the
martyr and not the public.
, 1888-03-15

The city clerk has been ordered to
issue an election proclamation without
instructions from the council as to
the vacancies to fill. This is throw
ing grave responsibility upon that
official. 1t is rather u delicate ques-
ton to decide what vacancies exist,
and the council will do we'll to act
carefully and officially in the matter.
We believe il is claimed that two va
cancies for councilman exist in the
Second ward. Lawyers who have been
asked to express their views in this
case give it as their opinion that in
appointing Mr.. Dean to fill the vacan.
cy made by the resignation OF Mr..
arthur, they had no power to limit
Mr.. Deans time. In that case Mr..
Dean holds over until next spring.
This looks like fair interpretation of
the charter and it is important in the
event of any future litigation in which
the city might become involved. Mr..
Dean is a fair minded, incorruptible
gentleman, and II would be no hard
ship whatever il he were to hold over
another year. Indeed his remaining
in the office would be q credit to the
ward he represents.
, 1888-03-15

AS fuller returns are rec sived from
the late storm in the east some idea OF
its intensity and magnitude can be
formed. 1t surpassed in severity any
thing Of like kind ever experienced in
the east, and it will be storm to be
used for comparison in all future years
The damage done amounts to an enor.
nous sum, while the suffering is meal
culable.
, 1888-03-15

The cumbersome, dangerous wood
en- sigus and awnings must go. Such
IL the edict of the council, and the
law is 10 be enforced. The practice OF
running heavy signs out over the
streets, insecurely put up, and the
construction of wooden awnings that
are neither safe nor ornamental is a
prictice that should be discouraged.
The public will recognize and appland
, 1888-03-15

BY referring to the dispat ,hes it will
be seen that that the appointment Of
l.. b. Nash, as associate justice for
Washington territory, has been con-
firmed. The action of congress was no
more than has been expected. We
again congratulate Judge Nash upon
his ascension to the bench.
, 1888-03-15

THE clouds are gathering, and week
after next will see the city in the
throes of municipal campaign. This
only leaves week or ten days to work
up u perspiration, but that is long
enough. 1t will take the community
six months to get over the effect.
, 1888-03-15

Mr.. SULLIVAN, the whilom terror OF
the prize ring, would not feel highly
iiattered if he could peruse the numer-
Gus notices that he is now receiving
through the columns OF the American
press, that are anything but compli.
mentary to him or those of his ilk.
, 1888-03-15
Something About Blood Oranges.

"Wherc do the blood oranges come
froms'
"From Sicily. They are the MessinA
oranges. They are a distinct species.
Sometimes they mix with other varieties
near by as white corn mixes with yellow,
and you see one occasionally with red
streak"
How do they sells''
Slightly higher than others. A great
many prefer them To others, while some
persons won't touch them at all. New
York Sun.
, 1888-03-15

Fer the lctest In Gents Pucale Shirts and
Hosiery. go to +. W. Smiths. Fine h,r-
nishings specially, S-13-0
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

wasn't going back on him when it came
to question like this. ]. S. Bugh, of
Waushara, followed in the same strain
on behalf of the Waushara delegation.
The name of julius Wechselberg was
presented by Eugene s. Elliott, of Mil
waukee.
S. S. Barney, of West Bend, also Sec
onded the nomination, rs did w. H.
Mylrea, OF Wausau, who thought this
was question of good politics, rather
than of sentiment; and j. w. Murphy,
of Grant, who was in favor of "giving
Milwaukee lift"
Andrew E. Elmore, of Fort Howard
considered this question of taxes and
not of sentiment, and as Mr.. Timme
had administered his office satisfac-
torily, he seconded his nomination.
w. II. Upham. Of Marshfeld, did like
wise, making an appeal to the old
soldiers.
Three hundred and twenty votes
were cast j. D. Roberts, of Waukesha,
receiving and John Luchsinger, of
Green, l. The other votes were divid-
ed as follows between Wechselberg and
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

The nomination was made unanlm GUS
upon motion of Frank l.. Gibson. rep
resenting the Taylor men; w. H. Myl-
rea, representing the Ninth Congress
sional District; Sam S. Barney. repre-
senting the MeFetridge men. A COM
mittee was appointed to@find Mr.. Hoard
and bring hiu before the convention.
The chairman named as this committee
Judge II. L. Humphrey, of Hudson; E:
L. Browne, of Waupacca; S. S. Barney,
of West Bend; F. L. Gibson, of Milwau-
kee; George B. Carter, Of Lancaster.
While the committee was going outln
search of the next governor Of Wiscon-
sin, the band struck up the strain
Marching Through Georgia" and when
they came to the chorus the delegates
the swelling chorus. A glee club conn
posed of Arion members then sang
"Rally Round the Flag" the delegates
rising in body and joining with will
in the chorus.
In view of the fact that the committee
was still out Andrew E. Elmore sug-
gested to proceed to business and moved
that George w. Ryland, Of Grant, be
nominated by reclamation. This was
done and Mr.. Ryland was declared the
nominee for lieutenant governor.
Nominations for secretary of state
were next in order, and when the First
Congressional District was called, J. V.
Quarles assembled to the stage amid ap-
plause. to nominate E. g. rimme, of
Kenosha, for seer .tary of state. Mr..
Quarles made the most eloquent speech.
of the day, and his rounded periods
brought out applause at frequent inter-
walls.
w. E. Gardner. of Milwaukee, Sec
onded Mr.. Timme's nomination "as
Milwaukeean," and was in the
midst of his speech when great cheer
resounded through the hall, announc-
ing Mr.. Hoard's arrival with the COM
mittee sent to bring him to the conven-
ton.
When Mr.. Hoard had concluded his
speech and the cheers had subsidized,
the presentation of candidates for Sec
rotary of state was then resumed, and
Mr.. Gardner completed his speech.
He declared that the sentiment in Mil
waukee was mainly for Timme, and
while he had no desire to disparage Mr..
Wechselberg, not a vote would be lost
to the ticket here if Mr.. Timme should
be nominated instead of Mr.. Wechsel-
berg.
Henry P. Fischer, also of Milwaukee,
followed with an appeal to his soldier
friends to help an old comrade. He de-
clared that he was wounded in the same
battle that lost Tlmme his arm and he
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

The nomination of Mr.. Timme was
made unanimous.
The other nominations were made in
a bunch as follows:
State Treasurer-H. B. Harshaw, of Winnie
bagO.
Attorney General-Charles E. Estabrook, of
ManitowOc.
Superintendent of Public Instructon-Jesse
B. Thaver. of Pierce.
Railroad Commissioner-Atley Petersen, OF
Crawford
Insurance Commissioner-Phil Cheek, Jr. of
Sank.
Mr.. Gibson, Of Milwaukee, offered
resolution that hereafter Milwaukee
County be permitted to choose its dele
gates to the state convention by assem-
bly, districts, instead of by county con-
vention. By request, Rock County was
included in the resolution, and it was
adopted.
On motion of E. w. Keyes thanks
were rendered to the Republican State
Central Committee, Young Mems Re-
publican Club and Republicans of Mil
waukee, for favors extended. The con-
ventlon therpupon at 1880 o'clock, adj
iourned without date.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
BAD FOR THE BOURBONS.
Commissioner Dodge's Report to the
National Committee.
STATES WHICH THEY CANNOT CARRY
CIeveland's Managers Learn from Their
Own Agent That Ohio, Indiana, Hi.
nois, Wisconsin and Michigan
VIII Give Republican Major
tiles - Labor's Stand.

NEW YORK, Aug. 25.-James Dodge, of
Brooklyn, VINO was sent West by Mr..
Erice, of the Democratic National Com
mittee, to learn the exact state
of feeling on the tariff question,
has returned. He said to-day: "In the
five weeks 7 have been away / have
travelled through Ohio, Indiana, Illinois.
Wisconsin and Michigan, and | am very
sorry [ shall have to make rather dis
couraging report to the committee if
they want to know facts.
"Ohio will surely be Republican. In
diana, l think, will give Harrison a rea-
sonable majority; the people there are
enthusiastic over him. I do believe
there are places in Indiana where it is
dangerous to mention Cleveland's
name but of course there is much en-
thusiasm for him in large cities. 1t will
be close thing in Indiana, but think
they are getting the best of us.
illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan
are, am afraid, pretty certain for Har-
rison. I have been through the mills
and factories and other places, where 7
learned that men who were for Cleveland
four years ago are now for Harrison,
and their attachment for him seems to
be pretty strong"
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
DEATH In A TORNADO.
Ten Persons Killed by a Wind Storm In
Maryland.


Maryland.
BALTIMORE, Nd, Aug. 22.-Reports of
a severe storm in the southern portion
of the state late yesterday afternoon are
coming in very slowly, but it is known
that the damage has been very severe.
The cyclone struck the village Of Still
Pond, Kent County, with particular Sc
verify. Houses were blown Gown and
ten people are said to have been killed.
There is no telegraphic communication
and the reports are mostly received
from the steamers arriving from points
along the bay.
A large frame building occupied as
canning establishment by Black &
Krebs, of Baltimore, was struck about
half past o'clock and COM
pletely demolished. About 100 men,
women and children were at
work and in their efforts to escape from
the wreck, nine were killed outright,
three were dangerously hurt, and
number slightly injured by the falling
timbers. The employees of the packing
house were Bohemians and Germans
who live in Baltimore and work all sum-
mer in the country. The remains of
those killed will be sent to Baltimore
The storm demolished many houses
and barns and swept ciean all the
orchards in the vicinity. The dwelling
of William Willis was crushed like an
egg shell and Willis was fatally injured
about the head.
The storm came from the southwest
and swept across the state diagonally,
in track about two miles in width. On
the west side of the Chesapeake Bay
there was consid cradle damage. Frame
houses and barns were crushed and
growing crops were swept away.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

Speech Placing the Fort Atkinson Man
in Nomination.

in Nomination.
E. Z. Browne, of Waupaca, in present.
ing the name of w. D. Hoard, of Jeffer-
son, said that 1000 Republicans of his
county had hidden him to say to this
convention that it was their ardent de-
sire that the convention place in nomi-
nation W. D. Hoard for governor. Not
after the skillful manipulation of poll
ticians. nor in any effort to tear
down others, they ask for his nomina-
ton. In conversing with delegates from
other localities he found correspond
ing sentiment. Not because of any hos
tility to the others, but because they
believed the one best fitted to subse rye
their interests was Mr.. Hoard. There
was, he said, no man who had done so
much to protect and advance the agri-
cultural interests of the state as the man
of their choice. It was spontaneous
uprising of the people. Instead
of its being an artificial boom and the
the work of ringsters. it is the work of
the people, and the people came out to
the caucuses in larger numbers than at
any time during the past twenty-five
years. Mr.. Hoard was the first man to
cheese factory in Waupaca County, and
now there is legion. No wonder that
the people of this state desire the NOM
nation of man whose life has been
devoted to building up the
agricultural interests of the state.
The farmers are the bone
and sinew of the Republican
party and the farmeas will send up re-
turns which will be surprising if you
give them the man oftheir choice. Mr..
Hoard is the strongest man that could
bo nominated
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
THE PLATFORM.
Resolutions Endorsing the National Plat
form and Pointing to the Record.

Resolutions Endorsing the National Plat
form and Pointing to the Record.
The committee on resolutions, through
the chairman, W. Fl. Mylrea, reported
the following platform for the consider
alton of the convention.
The Republicans of Wisconsin. by their repre-
sentatives in convention assembled, heartily ap-
prove of the nominations of Benjamin Harrison
for president and Levi P. Morton for vice presi-
dent as candidates worthy of the warm and
united 81 pport of the Republican party. They
approve the platform adopted by the National
Republican convention in June last, outlining
the policy best calculated to maintain and pro-
mote the welfare OF the country and the pros
perity of its people of all classes and occupations
With regard to the affairs of the state they Of
fer as the best guarantee for the future and the
strongest claim TO the continued confidence of
the people, the record of the present Republican
administration and its predecessors it is record
of the honest, economical. impartial and judi
ciOus application of sound business methods to
the conduct of the various departments of the
state government.
press its recognition of the fidelity. ability and
efficiency with which Gov. ]. M. Rusk has dis
charged the duties of his responsible Office hon
est courageous and just, he has held the Office
governor longer than any of his predecessors
and has so borne himself as to win the respect
and esteem of the whole people irrespective of
party divisions
The tribute to Gov. Rusk and the
mention of the names of Harrison and
Morton called out a wild demonstra-
ton of approval. The report was
adopted.
Mr.. Quarles, of Racine, offered a res
olution prescribing the manner of
making nominations commencing
with the governor and proceed
ing though the list, On motion Of Mr..
Gardner the next order of business was
declared to be the presentation of names
of candidates.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
MORE OCEAN VICTIMS.
The City of Chester Sunk by the Oceanic
Fatal Collision on the Pacific

-Faeal Collision on the Pacific
SAN Francisco, Cal, Aug. 22.-An I'M
known steamer was sunk by the steam
erOceanic, from Hong Kong and Yoko-
hama, at 10 o clock this morning, off Fort
Point, just inside the entrance to the
harbOr.
1t is almost certain that the steamer
sunk is the City CT Chester, which sailed
for Eureka, Cal, this morning, with a
large number of passengers on board.
The Oceanic had her boats out saving
the passengers. The steamer San Rafael
and tugs have gone to their assistance.
Several lives are reported lost.
The Merchants Exchange has receiv-
ed information that fifteen persons were
drowned. The probabili ties are that
the loss of life will be considerably
above that figure.
The steamer City of Chester left her
dock here shortly after 9 o'clock this
morning. She had II cabin pas
sengers on board. The number of
steerage passengers and crew are not
known. There must have been more
than 100 people on the steamer. A thick
fog prevailed on the bay this morning,
and it is supposed the two steamers
were unable to see each other. The
Oceanic was coming into the harbor at
the time of the accident.
LATER-Itis now definitely determined
that the steamer sunk is the City of
Chester, but no boats have come ashore
vet and the full extent of
the disaster is not known.
A large number of boats have gone to
their assistance, and every effort is being
made to save passengers lives. So far as
known the Oceanic is not seriously in
iured.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
NAMED FOR CONGRESS
Result of Several Conventions in East
ern States.

Result of Several Conventions in East
states.
CINCINNATI, o.. Aug. 23.-Benjamin
Butterworth was nominated by accla-
nation by the Republican convention
of the First Ohio District to-day.
WEST BADEN, Ind, Aug. 23.-Repub-
LEANS of the Second District nominated
Thomas w. Braxton for Congress.
NASHVILLE, KY, Aug. 23.-Democrats
of the Ninth District nominated Thorn
as H. Paynter for Congress.
FosToRIA, o., Aug. 23.-Republicans
nominated Wilson J. Vance Tor Con-
QroSS.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Willard BUYS THE BONDS.
The Northern Pacific Completes the Sale
of It's Securities.

OF Its S0curlt1eS.
New YORK, Aug. 23.-The Northern
Pacific has completed sale of about
100000 of it's securities. The avail
able balance of the third mortgage
bonds and nearly 100000 of branch
line bonds make the total SUI
The sale is to a syndica,
headed by Henry Willard, and the
bonds will go to Europe, where the bulk
of the third mortgage is already held.
hsn s % e n Ra a e to he
pended in improvements. It is learned
that an independent company with a
capital of 10000 600 has been formed.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

giving to those principles OF the Republican
party grander and nober impulse, spirit of
progress which will ever aid in the grand march
of American civilization.
Frank L. ellison, of Milwaukee, in a
brief address, seconded the nomination
of Mr.. Taylor, as did also ]. E. Murphy,
Of Pierce
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
Base BAN neCOr0.

The following tables show the stand
ing of the clubs constituting the West
ern Association, National League and
American Association, up to and includ-
ing August 26:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
REMOVED TO AN ASYLUM.
Report that Robert Garrett Has Beer
Placed in q Hospital.

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-It is reported
that Robert Garrett has become much
worse, and that his relatives
have removed him from the Brevoort
House to the Bloomingdale Insane
ASYLUM. A reporter who inquired at
the office of the Brevoort was refused
any information, and telephone inquiry
to the asylum elected no answer.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29

Speeches secondlng the nomination
of Hoard were made by George G. But
terrified, of Columbia, and George w.
Burchard, of Jefferson.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1888-08-29
HENRY RICHARD DEAD.
The Noted Independent Member of the
British Parliament Passes Away.

britisA 6fAiSAnohS 0ssoS away
LONDON, Aug. 2l.-Henry Richard,
member of Parliament for Murther
Tydvil, Wales, died at Bangor to-day.
He was strong advocate of
peace, and was champion of
the peace society of which he
was secretary. He had been for many
years Independent minister in South
wark, and in Parliament his voice was
always for disestablishment of the
church.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-28
Boston .InnrnaI l

In nominating Benjamin Harrison, of In
diana, for the Presidency of the United
States the Chicago Convention has made a
selection which will be cordially approved
by the Republican party in all States and
sections, and will be ratified we are confident.
by the country in November. In Ex-senator
Harrison We have a candidate whose personal
character is unassalable, and whose record
as soldier and commander in the field and
as a Senator at Washington has been in the
highest degree honorable. Thoroughly con-
versant with public affairs, acquainted with
men and measures, and endowed with strong
intellectual qualities and marked frmness of
character. he is well equipped for the high
Office for which he has been presented. He
is brilliant and well furnished speaker, and
has led the Republicans of Indiana in more
than one hardly fought campaign. He has a
strong hold upon the respect and affection of
the people of his State, and without dis
paragement of any of the candidates who
have been considered, it is safe to say that
none of them would be so sure as is Senator
Harrison to put Indiana in the column of
Republican States. But his strength is by
no means limited to Indiana. He will make
splendid run in New York and New Jersey
aud Connecticut, as well as in the States
reckoned as surely Republican.
Hon. Levi p. Morton, of New York, who
has received the honor of second place on
the Republican National ticket, is a sound
business man of comprehensive and progress
sive views. Like General Harrison's his an
ccstry goes back to colonial days, and Mr..
Mortons successful career as banker and
public man has afforded admirable illustra-
tons of the solid and sturdy qualities of the
IN and 10 has fairly W.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-28
He Learned Nothing

1t seems to be an utter impossibiity fol
President Cleveland, in his public utter
ances, to rise above the terms and the
matter of n political stump speech. In
all his public career he has never sue
ceeded in rising to anything that savored
of statcsmanshp.
In his latest etlusion the reply to the
notification committee appointed by the
st. Louis convention, Mr.. Cleveland
falls below mcdiocrity, and uses both the
language aud the method which might
well be expected to characterize the
dcclamatory rantings OF ward dema-
gogue, but not the deliberate utterance of
the nations executive.
Mr.. Cleveland has apparently never
looked upon himself as the president OF
the whole people, but simplyas the politi-
cal boss of the large wing of the Demo
cratic party. If he has ever entertained
fortunate in an inability to give public ex-
preston to them. In his latest etlusion
disgusting alike FORTS intense egotism and
hypocritical rant Mr.. Cleveland succeeds
in convincing the public of the fact that
when he assumed the presidential chair
four years ago, he was an exceedingly ig-
norant man, and the people--who have
read his public utterances-will readily
aquit him of the slightest suspicion of
having learned anything.