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St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1888-01-22
MRS. BETsEY WALLINGFORD.
A MankatO Woman Who Has
Almost Reached the Century

In 1876 Kelsey Wallingford, then fifty
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
NOTES OF THE CANVASS.

Tho Young Mems Independent Republican Association
Of the With Assembly District, held an enthusiastic
meeting last night az No. 2G4 Grandst jacob Greene
presided The speakers were Isaac Bar and Henry
Richards.
TIE James C. Blaine Association permanent organiza
ton OF tho With Assembly District. had large and en-
thusiastic meeting in their wellappOned club rooms,
No 452 Grand ST. last night John T. Tresidder spoke
aud william H. Peet presided
A weIl-attended meeting Of the XITth Assembly Dis
trlc Independents Republican Club held last night At
No 100 COumh!a.st T. Albert and William Cooke al
dressed meeting in English, and MI Lehunkowitz In
German.
The Irish American AntCleveand Club last night
the XVIII Assembly District Republican Clubrooms.
Fortyfourthst. and Ninth-aye. John +. Scanlon, Of
Chicago, the principal speaker
The workngmens Protective League the headquarters
OF which No 4l3 West Flfty-third-st, held a
crowded meeting last night which eNJuigc Hegeman
OF Jersey City and 5ohn Tompson president Of the Car
Drivers Association delivered forcible addresses the
questions OF the hour.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
BRIGHT PROSPECTS IN INDIANA.
REPUBLICANS ALMOST SURE TO CARRY THE
srArE-soIypcrs OF THEIR STRENGTH.

REPUBLICANS ALMOST SURE TO CARRY THE
sTATE-soURCEs OF THEIR STRENGTH
Indianapolis, Oct. q (speclaD.-The political situa-
ton in Indiana certainly becoming brighter for the
Republicans every day. Chairman Huston thinks that
tory and feels that overconfdence is now the only
Committee together again to-day, and all except three
of the Congressional districts represented at the
meeting The situation carefully reviewed, and
1t was the unanimous opinion that the outlook was
full of announcement to the Republicans Gains
throughout the state reported particularly In
the northern part The Greenback vote In that sec
ton where It was largest, will como to the Repub-
licans almost sodly, and there is evidence that IN
many counties the Prohibition movement is breaking
up because Of the Republican declaration in favor OF
local option The gains from these two sources are
more than enough TO give the Republicans plurality,
which will greatly increased by the changes on the
tariff question: and by fully 5000 Democratic soldiers
who will vote for Harrison.
This is the aspect OF the general situation, but
there were special phases of local character equally
as encouraging f. D. Crumpacker, of the Xth Con
eressonal District reported that through the influence
of The Crown Point Free Press Democratic Ger
man paper which has recently begun supporting Gen
eral Harrison and through other kindred influences,
several hundred Germans In northwestern Ih9lan a
will vote the Republican ticket; while a gam OF -Oo
among the employees of the largo slaughte1ng houses
al the town OF Hammond is certain In NslparaisD'
four months ago. Prohibition club with membership
Of $50 wae organized. II is now disintegratlng. ana
the membership has dwindled 10 about fifty, nearly
all of the other 200 having either become members OF
Republican clubs expressed determination To vote
for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
TWO BIG MEETINGS IN JERSEY CITY.
! BANNER AND PLENTY OF ENTHUSIASM

HALL IOO SMALL fOE IHE CEOWu
There were two immense Republican demonstrations
in Jersey City Wednesday night A handsome
American flag with the and portraits Of the
Republican candidates It raised in front Of the
District Executive Committees headquarters, No 400
Pasade-ave. A large and enthusiastic meeting was
held, at which scgfred Hammerschlag presided
Speeches made By John Rooney. Of Brooklyn
John +. scanlon, OF Chicago, and John r. Van Sycke
of Jersey City. There a large parade OF uni
formed clubs and the houses along the line Of march
were brilliantly illuminated.
The Republicans OF the Greenville section OF the
city turned out in full force and held Of the
largest meetings held in the With District The
meeting in the Globe Hotel at Danforth and
Bergen aves., but the hall not large enough to
hold the crowds that desired get In, and over
flow meeting held outside. All the houses in
the neighborhood were Illuminated of the lumi-
nations being particularly brilliant There a
parade OF uniformed and ununfOrmed clubs. The
meeting was addressed by George p. Clark, of New
York; Colonel Fuller. OF Bayonne, and Charles D.
Sweeney. of New York
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
FALSE PRETEycES TO AID HILL.
PARTISAN RESOLUTIONS IN THE NAME OF AN
ORGANIZATION THAT DOES NOT EXIsT

PARTISAN RESOLUTIONS Iiir NnNAH w ~
ORGANIZATION THAT DOES NOT EXIST
Elnira, n. ", Oct. (special.-Thc hnghts OF
Labor of this city are Indignant over the puohcauon
this evening in The Gazette" Governor HIS organ,
OF resolutions purporng to have been adopted oy the
Central Trades Assembly OF Elmira, which ndorse
Governor Hill and which sent over tho Asso
ciatcd Press wire last night by r. - soper, MEM
Der of the Executive Committee OF the Press Asso-
citation and manager Of Governor Hls paper mere
There is no central or other trades assembly 10
Emra and the signcrs of the resolutions, jerry Cronn
and W. c. Camper, and Soper knew II, out resor'eo
TO this deceptive means further the election OF HILL
Cronln and Camper are suspended members OF the
Knights OF Labor central trades assembly was
organized In this city in May, 1885, consisting OF
fry-thrcc members. representing tho various rsaos
and calllngs Of workingmcn. Camper was elected
president and NJ Sullivan secretary. After whlle
trouble arose because Johnson Beers Governor HiiIs
deputy factory inspector another OF tho gang usurped
authority and was elected delegate TO the state
Convention at Syracuse, but refused ADM ttsnce
After few months the various organizations Withdrew
their delegations and the Central Trades Association
passed out Of existence the members deliberately ols
from Assembly 2,66S and are discreded among all
knights of Labor everywhere: The resolutions caSt
discredit the Knights Of Labor of Chemung county
OF whom there are nearly 1000, who are bitter
of the unwarraned attack on them In oruer
TO advance HIPS interests by disrcputable means
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
DEMOCRATS CAUTIOUS ABOUT BETTING.

LOTS OF TALK BUT LITTLE MONEY-CLEvELAND
NOT FAvORITE IN THE RACE.
II has taken tho Democrats three days to sorape
together 100000 with which to the bet Of
Colonel II. L. Swords, Of the Republican National
Committee that General Harrison will be elected
Colonel swords and friend walked into the Hoffman
House cafe on Tuesday, where several Of the Demo
Gratis Offering TO make large bets Cevelands
election. Colonel Swords Immediately offered to
wager $4,000 even that General Harrison would
be elected, and presented a check and certificate
of deposit on the Garfield National Bank, for that
amount. No one would take the bet the Democrats
trying TO get out Of the affair by declaring that
bet by check would not hold. Colonel swords
guaranteed then that the money would be forth
coming at O'Clock the following morning Upon
this Dave' Gideon, an exAssemblyman, offered to
take the bet
At O'Clock on Wednesday morning Colonel Swords
hand with his money, but no one representing
the Democrats appeared. He waited all day for Mr.
Gideon, who sent word that he would be on hand
with MS money on Wednesday evening. Colonel
swords and number of Republican friends were at
the Hoffman House all Wednesday evening. The
money not deposited however, as Mr.. Gideon
and his friends pretended fear that there would be
trouble in getting stakeholder. Last night, how
ever, hey did have the money, and 1t generally
understood that Michael Dwyer furnished IT, Gideon
wanted Philip Dwyer chosen as stakeholder, but
Police Commissioner French and Albert Daggett who
represented Colonel swords, would not agree to this
James II. Breslln proprietor of the Gisey House,
finally agreed upon.
There was much talking Of betting at the Hoffman
House last evening by Democrats, but when Repub
lIcan offered to the amount offered and go it
considerably better he could find no takers.
Frank l. Huntoon. Of No. 10 West Twenty -ffth-st.
made an offer last night that Democrat dared to
accept He proposed to post $4,000 forfeit that he
would bet $4,000 even inside of three weeks
General Harrison. In May last he bet $4,000 10
$50 900 that the Republican party would win. J. T.
Blackstone a wealthy manufactures OF Norwich,
Conn, also made an offer last night He proposed
10 wager 81, 900 each, Indiana, New-York, Con
necscut and New-Jersey, and 81 900 the
general result
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
NEW AND ELABORATE DESIGNS N FURNITURE

NEW AND ELABOR4TE DESIGNS ~ FURNITURE.
The large furniture establishment OF Warren Ward 4
Co.. Nos. and East Tweatieh.st.. began business
thrtyeght years ago The firm has kept abreast Of the
tines and is faithful reflector Of all that Il BEST sub
stantla ornamental and fashionable IA furniture
holstery and bedding Yes" said member OF he
Arm yesterday, we have larger stock hand han
usual but then always Increasing supplies
story building Is well stocked with samples whilc
stofehouse BY five stories high has largo stock In
On the hsst floor 81 the saeshousc + an
tenslye line bunets sideb ards and tables OF antique
OAK mahogany In rlca heavy or plain designs. The
carvings elaborate There also cabinets with
china closets elegant In material and design no
other articles. Many designs are among these
tcles, and their prices range from as 10 500.
Square tables with oentre-pllar or carved legs are
now In fashion The large Of tables and
hall seats OF elaborate designs Is unusually attractive.
The quality OF psror furniture Is oyerstued.
but there designs which The upholstery
Is in rich tapestry silk. There also extremely
pretty white and gold cabinets OF mahogany
rosewood by and desks ana par0r tables Of al
varieties The massive mahogany or antique oak bed
furniture will bear careful inspection. Wood tops are
the fashion IL hard specify in this extensive
line goods and people should for themselves what
Is 10 found Wards Now that the opening has be-
gun those display will feel amply repaid
for their trouble
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
GOVERNOR FORAKER IN NEW HAVEN.

New-Haven. Conn, Oct (special.-Governor
Foraker of Ohio tonight addressed the largest political
gathering ever held In Connecticut, at the Hyperion
Theatre, In this city. Every inch Of space in the
great building packed. and the speaker was
frequently interrupted BIZ applause In closing he
related an incident Of President Cevelands refusing TO
sign a pension bin granting sally Ann Bradley. age
seventy three of Ohio pension Of SIC per month.
Two sons were killed and her husband and other
sons were injured in the war. At the close Of the
anccdote cries Of Shame" shame,y came from all
parts Of the theatre and many of the ladies present
were moved 10 tears. Governor fOraler's speech
upon The Markets Of the wafld.'
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
A BIG PARADE FOR BROOKLYN TONIGHT
ONE HUNDRED ORGANIZATIONS IN LINE-D1s-
TINGUIsHED MEN on THE REVIEW
ING STAND.

Preparations for the great parade Of Brooklyn Re-
publican clubs this evening have been completed and
one Of the most successful turn-ous in that
city Is expected over 100 organizations Will appear
uniform and there VIII be torches. lanterns, flags,
banners and decorations without number. The guests
Of the Brooklyn Federal Club VIII be tho Frcylng-
huyscn Lancers Of Newark.
Grand Marshal Jones will have the troops formed
IN line in Bedfor-ave about O'clock, and It will
be nearly 10 o'clock when the column will pass the
reviewing stand at Clinton and schermerhorn SITS.
Upon this are expected be Levi p. Norton Matthew
s Quay J. Sloate Fassett J. ~ Knapp, David A.
Baldwin, Theodore b. Williams and other prominent
Republicans OF both cities IL IS expected that there
will be about 1900 men in line.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
prprRt1cANs GAINING IN WISCONSIN.


Chicago, Oct (speciaN.-A dispatch from MI
waukec In regard the political situation In that
State says There Is doubt that there is great
change going on among the voters Of the state. This
IS proved by reports received at the headquarters
OF both parties. Ito question who benefits by the
change is being answered by Republican correspond
ents in a manner that gives the Republican State
Central Committee feeling that all they have claimed
up to correct The reports show that the Irish
cote which went Blame In 1884 will remain steady to
Harrison. The Mugwumps have entirely disappeared,
nnetcnths settling back into the Republican party.
The greater gains have been among the farmers on
the tariff issue. The Prohibition vote IS sim
certain factor but the general tenor OF the reports
is 10 the effect that It VIII the Republican
National ticket This IS especially the case III The
Oldest Prohibition districts
The committee expects that the Republicans win
return six, or possibly seven, Congressman. The
district IA doubt is this, the IVth. The Democrats
have Endorsed Henry Smith, the Labor candidate for
Congress j. ". NaDshaick, who was nominated by
the Republicans. has the record Of never having been
beaten In political race. In 1887 he ran against
his present opponent for the State Senate and beat
him by 1900 votes
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05

Seward presided and the leading Republicans Of the
city sat on the platform. Mr. Miller was greeted with
unusual warmth when he appeared on the stage, the
applause lasting for several minutes. The meeting
proved TO be remarkable In the fervency with
which Mr. Mlllcrs appeals received 10 sustain
the Republican parts In its policy of protection 10
American Industries and American homes. declare
ton by Mr.. Miller that he would not have accepted
nomination for Governor this year unless the High
License issue had been at stake excited tremendous
enthusiasm
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
GREAT MEETING AT r1ppEcANoE

indianapolis, Oct. 4 (spccal.-At a meeting Of the
Marion County Tippccanoc Club held to-day, reports
were read indicating that the Republican meet
Ing to be held at the Tippccanoe battle ground on
October II and 10 will be Of the greatest dem
onstrations held in the West. Letters have been re
ceved stating that delegations Of $40 voters from Ohio
Kentucky Illinois and Michigan will be in attendance
Mr. Blaine General AIger and other Republicans OF
National prominence pill be the Speakers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
senator Quay received this dispatch Yesterday
WHEN THE CONVENTIONS WILL GE HELD
THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMIT.
TEE HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS.

THE REPUBLICAN COUNTY EXECUTIVE COMMIT
TEE HOPEFUL OF SUCCESS.
There was a large attendance OF the Republican
County Executive COMMITTEES last evening at the
Republican headquarters ia West Twenty -ffth-st
The purpose of the meeting was to fix the time for
holding the primary meetings and County, Congress
Assembly and Aldermen's conventions. Colonel S
" X Cruger in the absence OF the regular chairman
OF the Executive Committee, Justice Scion D. smith,
presided during a portion OF the meeting, and Elihu
Root during the remainder.
A general Interchange OF opinion showed that the
sentiment OF the committee almost unanimous
In favor Of an early convention and straight Repub
lean ticket The feeling buoyant and a strong
hope was expressed that with the dIssensions exist
ing In tho ranks of the enemy Republican success
was probable The primaries In the several districts
we're fixed for Monday October 5 the meeting Of
the County Convention for Thursday, October IL the
Congress Conventions for Monday, October IS; and
the Assembly and Aldermen's Conventions for Mon
day, October 90. Complaint made by the repre-
ssntaves Of tho Ist and yth Districts that tho Lists
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05

OF Republican INSPECTORS Of election submitted TO the
Republican organizations OF those districts had been
substituted for other lists, and that had been
appointed inspectors who did not live in thu
respective districts These substitutions covered ths
whole OF the Fifth Ward in the lst District and 4
large portion OF the With District committee VI
five was appointed TO investigate the matter
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
ASSEMBLY NOMINATIONS.

Kingston, n. Y, Oct. (special-Charles L. Con-
tant of Esopus was nominated for the Assembly oy
the Republicans Of the lid Ulster District here today
Syracuse. n Y Oct. 1.-The Democrats of Onon-
dara County have made tho following nominations for
the Assembly: Ist District Frederick Patterson; ia
District, Jacob Claim lid District, Thomas W.
Sheedv
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05

Electric Department OF Justice for his services In the
Government suit Precisely what the amount of the fee
which Thurman obtained TO receive, has
been sscertanei. A number OF resolutions In
troduced In the House with view OF getting at the
facts in the case have so far failed to elicit this inter
est
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
FOLLOWING MR.. urcHMAY's EXAMPLE.

Philadelphia, Oct "A. a. Carlton, member Of
the General Executive Board Of the Knights Of Labor
has offered his resignation, TO date from the LIST Of
the present month, and It has been accepted. Nj.
Carlton assigns a for his leaving the Execu-
tive Board his desire 10 be free 10 take part In the
Presidential campaign.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
Chairman Republican State Central Committee.
CHARLES +, levitt
rAMMANY DELEGATES TO CONVENTIONS cHosEy

The Tammany primaries held last evening In
each o, the Assembly Districts. Delegates were chosa
20 the County Congress- Adermens and Assembly con-
Y.n,,ons Prominent among those chosen FRO
Commissioner Croker Sheriff Grant, County Clerk Faek,
Deputy County Clerk Gilroy, Register slevin, Deputy
Register sleyin w Bourke Cochran, eX- Register Johh
Reilly Police Justices German Duhy ana "eae "ehe'1I
John Cochranc ex-senator George H. Forster, Bernard
Martin and Peter Secry.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
THE WORK AT HEADQUARTERS.
AN ENCOURAGING TELEGRAM FROM ATLANTA
THE STATE COMMITTEE.


Much hard work has boen done In the last few
days by the Republican National Committee. Yes
terday the committee held its weekly meeting, and
the affairs of the campaign gone over. The re
ports most encouraging. Everything looks
brighter daily. There among the prominent
callers Senator Quay John Wanamaltcr, Of Phila-
delpha; Albert H. Childs and Mr.. Painter, of Pitts
burg; Theodore Roosevelt, Colonel Canaday, Ser
gcanr- United States Senate and Green
L. Raum.
Senator Quay received this dispatch yesterday:
Atlanta, Ca, oct. 4, 1635.-In election yesterday
Republicans carry two out OF the six wards, and
Democrats plurality In the city only about 400
This IS the first contest Republicans have made here
IN sixteen years. General Harrison In November will
carry Atlanta PrOtectionist Democrats VIII vote
for him. L. a. Angler.
The work Of the Republican State Committee IS
daily increasing, and quarters have had TO be
obtained for the staff OF clerks There over 700
speakers at work, speaking almost nightly.
William Dudley Foulke, OF Indiana and General
Paul Van Der WORT will speak tom night at a
meeting in Cooper Union Allen Thorndikc Rice will
preside The County Committee has engaged the
Cooper Union for every saturday night until election
and meetings Will be held there addressed by elo-
quent men, until the campaign IS ended.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
MIR. BARyUM DENIES A REPORT.

p r Barnum explains. In denial Of The Timess"
report yesterday he left the platform az the Bridge
port Opera House Wednesday disguised with Coy
ernor Foraker that he had To walt ten minutes to take
train for NewYork. and improved II by listening TO
the dsting she'd orator leaving by design when the
nomsnt fer bis train arrived
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
NOMINATED For CONGRESS.

The Kings County Prohibltioniss made the follow
ing nominations for Congress last evening; I'D Dis
trict Charles F. Iurke; lid District, Henry r. King
WITH District, the Rev. Dr. !. X. tunk; WIN Dstrlc''
Charles ii. Colby
Newburg, y. Y, Oct. 4 (Speciap.-The Republican
Convention of the XVIII District. comprising Orange
Rockand and Sullivan Counties, in Mlddlctown to-day
nominated Moses D. Stivers. Of Mddletown. for Con
gress
New-Orleans, La, Oct. 1.-The I'D District Demo-
cratic Convention to-day nominated B. c. Elliott for
Congress to succeed Matthew Logan, who declined a
denomination.
Springfield. Mass, Oct 4.-Tho Democrats OF the
XIIth Congressional District to-day nominated II. W.
Ely for Congress.
Rondout. y. Y, Oct 4.-Tho Republican Conven-
ton of the XvIIth Con ress District made no nomina-
ton to-day, and was adjourned 10 October IL.
Cincinnati, Ohio Oct 4.-Robcrt Hamilton, OF Gov
ington was nominated by the Republican Convention
for Congress In the With Kentucky District
Pittsburg, Penn, Oct 1T. J. Duncan, nominated
for Congress by the Democrats of the XXINth Dis
trict has declined TO run.
Harrisburg Oct. IN. E. Atkinson was yesterday
renominated for Congress the one-hundred- and
eighty first ballot by the Republican conferees of
the XNIIIth District
Boston, Oct. (specaD.-The hid District Demo
cratic convention this evening nominated John F.
Andrew for Congress. Leopold Morse. the present
representative from this district declined renomhation
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05
JUDGE rnuEMAN,s POLITICAL ASSESSMENT

JUDGE THJENAN'S POLITICAL ASSESSMENT
Washington Oct tSpccialj. Judge Thurman is
pected arrive here next week " take part In tae
Pan Electric cases which come up for argument again
IN the Supreme Court when it for the October
term Monday. At the same time the announcement
IS made he A. contributed e. 600 10 the campaign
fund Democratic party IL is reasonable to suppose
that the e. 900 contributed By the ola Roman"
s,uses goodly share OF the fee paid him By the Pan
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1888-10-05

MR. LITCHMAN'S GOOD REPORT FROM INDIANA
Philadelphia, Oct. lspcciaD.-The General Execu-
tive Board Of the knights Of Labor will not I'LL
the vacancy caused by the resignation of A a. Carl
ton. His for resgning that he has &C
cepted a position In the Order Of Columbia, New
ngand organization, and also because he wished to
remove entirely the impression that he as an official
OF the order, using his influence politically.
He is Republican and favOrs protection. EX-secre-
tary Litchman, of the Knights of Labor, was in the
city for few hours last night on his return from
a speaking tour in Indiana. He he's gone West 10
make more addressed. He says of Indiana
81 think the Stale Will g" Republican All Of the
Republican workers, from the chairman Of the State
Campaign Committee down, are IN perfect harmony.
The Democrats have resorted 10 mud singing, and
are making personal attacks The Prohibition party is
losing hold account of the freetrade tendencies
Of its platform, and the fact that its candidate for
Vice President officer in the Rebel Army.
Then, too, the Republicans are gaining through the
accessiOns of the frst-voter element known as
'Logans boys Most Of these boys are the sons OF
soldiers