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Nevada County picayune., 1892-04-28
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move to Norman, Oklahoma terrific
ry, in a few days. He expects to
have sale, at his residence, next
Saturday, the 30th. See notice.
DIR. j. A. Hinton, leading ply
stefan of Friendship, Crockett county
Tenn, is here visiting his father,
DR.. r. l.. Hinton. He is a most
intelligent, and estimable gentle
man.
We are requested, by the ladies Of
the Cumberland Presbyterian church,
to say that the Merchants Carnival
which they propose giving, will take
place between the 10th and 10Th OF
May.
We call especial attention to the
attractive new ad of Messrs j. I.
Brooks 4 Co. They have bought
lots Of new goods at the hard time,
cash price, and will sell same way.
Do not fail to see them, before buy
ing your dry goods, groceries, etc.
They keep everything,
In millinery style is every thing.
One would almost as soon appear in
IL new dress, with head adorned with
last-years bird nest, as an old style
hat. Remember you will be shown
only, new style goods at Mrs. Wade's.
She takes pleasure in suiting her
customers in style and price.
Last week, while Mr.. Sam Orr was
assisting in moving the &. z. chairs
from Logan's old brick to the church,
the horses became frightened, and
attempted to run away, giving Mr..
Orr, who got tangled st the horses
heels, very narrow escape. No
damage, except the loss of few
chairs.
Third party humbug leaders are
spreading false reports about Demo
Gratis changing over to their side.
Late lies are to the effect that sheriff
Hood, Joe Hood, John L. Ports,
here, and several prominent Demo
Gratis of Albany tp., have come over
to them. Such things only 60 to
prove the desperate straits they are
in
Glad to know that Democrats are
at last awake and organizing. Sat
arday, according to appointment, a
large club was organized--over fifty
members, we learn. DR.. +. Il.
Armistead was made President. We
regret being absent, on business
at New Lewisvile. Next meeting OF
club will be on Friday night, May
9TH when some fine speeches are OK
pectcd.
The editor of this paper made q
business trip to Camden, Waldo,
Buckner and New Lewisville, the
latter part Of last week. Had not
only very pleasant, but successful
trip, and regret other more import
ant matter, prevents our giving some
accoust of what we saw aud heard.
Secured some advertising, new sub
scribers, and collected some on old
scores, Some mighty clever people
in those towns, with whom it is al
ways pleasant to meet.
Cassidy q Miner want fifty
thousand doz. eggs at once. High
est market price paid for same,
Our job outfit is the best and most
complete, new, cost over 81 100. We
will duplicate StLouis and Little Rock
in both style and prices.
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NOTE Correspondents will please write upon
but one side of paper, and make proper names
very plain. Communications should reach this
Office by Saturday or Monday rucsdny morning
at latest. BE brieflong articles often have to be
cut down or left out, il paper is crowded. Ed
IToK.
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Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria

If you have goods, land, houses,
or anything else to sell, or houses or
farms to rent, it will pay YOU to adj
vertisc in the PICAYI'NE, which has
over 1850 sworn circulation.
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Obituary.

sa,- WINE OF cARpu', a Tonic for Women.
Nevada County picayune., 1892-04-28

Mrs. Wade the milliner, wishes
her customers and the public gener-
ally to know she is still to be found
at the cid stand with n fresh new
stock. No old auction goods, although
they are so cheap. she sells as she
buyes, close, to suit hard Times.
BARGAINS! BARGAlNS!. The
greatest bargains ever offered to the
people in Prescott, We are cutting
prices from - to 30 per cent below
cost, all goods must 60 in the next
few days, so come and save money,
PRESCoTT MDsE. Co.
MeElrse,s WINE OF CARDuI for female diseases.
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affairs has been vigorous, yet within the bounds
OF stasesmanlike moderation, and the admins
tration OF domestic affairs OF the nation has
oeen Tree from scandal and corruption.
hesotred, That We unqualidedly advocate and
assert our adherance TO the principles OF a
protective tariff as heretofore announced by the
Republican party in the national Platform and
as now practlsed under the provisions o! the ae.
OF congress known as the Mckinley tariff bill
Res0lred, That we believe the interests of that
greas and important part of our country known
as the Pacific coast states require that the Mica
ragua canal should be built as soon as practi-
cable, and favor such friendly legislation by
CONGRESS rs may speedily effect that result
Resotred That we are in favor OF the free coin
age OF silver only when it shall have been the re-
suit of an international bi-metaliic conference
but in 40 case are the Republicans OF the state
OF Washington in fayo: OF any dollar, whether
silver, gold or paper, that is not equal TO any
other dollar.
Resolued That we are in favor OF the speedy
survey OF the unsurveyed public lands Of this
state.
Resolred. That we favor the improvement of
the Columbia river and the removal of all OBJ
s'ructlons 70 the waterways within the state
heS0tred. That We favor the immediate opening
OF all Indian reservations in this state, ami de-
nounce the present Democratic House OF Repre-
thereto.
The following addition to the clause relating
TO the Columbia river was offered by Mr.. Thomp-
son, of Clarke, and after word or two of ex-
PLANTATION from him was adopted
We also favor appropriation by congress
Tor the removal of the bar in the Columbia
river near Vancouver, and urge our delegation
In congress TO use ell reasonable means to secure
such appropriation.
Colonel Feighan, of Spokane, presented the
following:
RESOLVED That we favor the free coinage of
silver.
The attempt TO insert this in the platform was
voted down, and then, on motion of Colonel
Feighan, the plank il the platform relating to
silver was entirely stricken out. So the resolu-
tions as finally adopted embraced Mr.. Thomp-
sons resolution in regard to the sand bar at
Vancouver, and the currency plank was
eliminated.
Colonel Feighan further tried to get the con-
yention to ask the central committee to name
Spokane as the place for the next convention,
but this effort was unsuccessful, the motion
being laid on the table.
The resolutions of thanks were voted with
great heartiness to the presiding officer, Judge
Calkins, and to the secretaries Cheers for the
party were given. and the convention was at an
end
As the delegates left the hall Judge Calkins
announced that the Young Republicans would
celebrate on Saturday night, and that everybody
was invited.
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THEIR STAY LIMITED.

The Drs. Darrin's stay in this city is
limited TO a short time, as they are about
to close their offices here to return to their
head offices in Portland, Oregon Corner
Fourth and Washington streets). where
they are permanently located. The OPP
portunity 70 consult them should not be
lost while they are in this city. They
make 4 speciality of all diseases of Eye.
Ear, Nose and Throat, Catarrh, Deafness,
Bronchitis, La Grippe, Consumption, Dys-
pepsia, Heart, Liver and Kidney Diseases.
All Nervous, Chronic and Private Dis
eases OF Men and all peculiar Female
Troubles are conidentially and success
fully treated. Most cases can receive home
treatment after a visit 10 the doctors
Office" The Normandy" corner Third
and james streets, Seattle. Wash; office
hours. 10 a. m. to S p. m. daily. Inquiries
answered. Circulars and question blanks
sen: free.
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light of the flames that were consuming the
structures he had reared, he was figuring and
planning Tor other and better structures, and
before the ashes OF his burned building had
grown cold ho was laying the foundations of
some OF the most majestic buildings that nov
adorn our beautiful city Not only did he
commence 10 rebuild the city, but he found
time TO LOOK after the poor and unfortunate, to
see that the homeless were sheltered and the
hungry fed, and that charity should 20 hand in
hand with labor and enterprise. From the in
fancy Of Spokane until today, Mr.. Cannon has
been its loyal friend, its en,erprising citizen,
and one OF its most expected and trusted lead
ers. He has never asked an Office OF putlie
trust, aud although twice elected mayor OF his
city. he accepted the Office as duty thrust upon
bin aud each time retired from the Office with the
renewed confidence of his constituents He
has seen the territory OF Washington spring
from few feeble settlements into a splendid
pros perous. energetic commonwealth, its viii
lagos grow from obscurity 10 orulent cities, its
commerce increase until four great transeonti-
mental railroads and q hset OF ships are taxed
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Hon. Nelson Bennett.

Nelson Bennett is a native OF Ontario, Canada,
and was born October IL, 1Si3 His early life
was spent upon farm, but in 1860, when IL
years OF age, the subject of this sketch left his
home and came over to the United States. After
drifting around the East for a little while Nell
son Bennett went to Chicago in 1864, and gained
his first railroad experience as q brakeman. In
the spring of 1865 he went to Housewife, Pa,
reaching there with less than 81 in his pockets.
Here he took his first contract, viz: that of
boring an oil we'll In about year he had &C.
cumulated comfortable fortune. Being of =
restless disposition, he drifted in Missouri. then
to Iowa, and finally went to work in the Union
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HARMONY IN CONVENTION
all Sections of State Unite in
Choosing Good Men.
-oNuY ONE LIVELY CONTEST,
Senator Hastings, of Jefferson, De-
5 feated by l.. A. Davis, of Lewis.

me Delegates Secured by King, Pierce.
Spokane, Whitman, Yakima, What
& com, walla Walla and Lewis Coun-
ties, and the A1ternates by CoIum.
bia, Lincoln, Wahkiakum, Pierce,
King, spokane, San Juan and Stevens
Counties-An Apportionment "Lion
and Lamb" Resolution Voted Down
Silver Plank Taken From tho Plat
form-Who tho Delegates and Alter.
mates Are.
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Hon. j. A. Perkins.

The Honorable J. A. Perkins has inst turnsd .
half hundred years, and he can point with
pride to an honorable and unusually successful
career. lie was born on farm In Marshall
county, Illinois, and drew his first lessons OF
labor between the handles of the pillow. With
BIS family he came across the plains in 1872
Their means OF conveyance was On OK team, and
SIX months were spent in making the long and
dangerous journey. His story OF the trip and
incidents would ill an interesting volume.
He and those dear to him settled in place
about six miles distant from Oregon City, which
Continued ON Fifh Pace.
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DELEGATES AND ALTERNATES,
Hon. John Fl. McGraw.

The life OF John H. McGraw, president of the
First National bank OF Seattle and one of the
most prominent and influential residents of the
city. conveys, as few lives convey. the lesson
that to an American citizen endowed with
honesty, ability and energy all things are pos
sibie. During the fifteen years he has lived in
Seattle he has advanced steadily from poverty
and COMPARATIVE obscurity until he has at
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Asotin and skamania counties cast no votes,
there were 2l3 ballots in all, making l07 neces
sary to a choice. The delegates elected WERE
Bennett, 2ll McGraw. 20s: Cannon. 19i: Per-
kns, l64; Clcman. Isl; Eldridge, I2a; Kirkman,
l23 This made seven delegates. Hastings came
next with 100 votes, and Winship followed
with IS.
When the time came for the second ballot the
Lewis county delegation united upon l. A.
Davis. Benedict and Herren, Sims, May and J.
B. Mcmillan pulled out. The ballot stood:
SECOND BALLOT
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Hastings led with 70 votes against IS for Davis.
and neither had majority. When the ballot
ing began for the third time, the followers of
Hastings and Davis shouted for their favorites.
THIRD BALLOT
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The announcement OF the result was received
with great burst of cheers. and several min
utes elapsed before order was restored. Candi-
dates for alternate were then nominated. May,
of Columbia; J. s. McMiilin, of San Juan: Win
ship. OF Lincoln; Montgomery, OF Wahkiakum;
Hastings, of jefferson, and sims, of Cowlitz,
who had tried for & place on the regular
delegation, again camo forward, and in addi-
ton J. L. Savage, OF stevens; f. G. Ames, of
Kitssp; W. R. Forrest, OF King; J. 7. Redman,
of Pierce; F. q. Deckebach, of Chehalis; J. Z.
Candy, OF spokane; ). NJ Cambern, of WaIla
Walla; Edward Fischer. of Whatcom, and ]. A
Smith AZ st1nd.
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to their utmost capacity to carry its products TO
the markets of the world, and in every step of
this progress he has given his time, his means
OF Washinpfnn
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cterday at Cordrays theater, has elected as dele
gates aud alternates TO the national convention
at Minneapolis the gentlemen named
above. OF the delegates. Bennett, Nc
Grsw and Eldridge are from Western WASH
ington, and the other FIVE from the
eastern part of tie state; while of the alternates
Montgomery, Redman, Forrest and McMillIn
are from Western Washington. The first seven
delegates were chosen on the first ballot but
four more ballots were taken before Mr.. Davis
was chosen. His name did not come before the
convention on the first ballot but after the
seven others were elected he was put up as q
compromise candidate between two other Lewis
county men, J. NJ. Benedict and W. A. Rey-
nods. The four ballots were a contest between
Mr. Davis and Frank B. Hastings, of jefferson,
with II. NJ. Montgomery, of Wahkiakum, hold
ing the balance of power. The struggle be-
tween the two men was exciting, though
friendly.
No instruction OF any kind was given to the
delegation, nor was any suggestion offered as to
The support of particular candidates at Mime
apolls, but, judging from the applause at the
mention OF names of leading Republicans,
Blaine was undoubtedly the personal choice of
tlarge majority OF the convention. The resolu-
tons indorsed the administration OF President
Harrison; urged adherence TO the principles of
protection as embodied in the Mckinley bill;
approved legislation looking toward the i'm
mediate construction OF the Nicaragua canal;
fequestad the survey of unsurveyed lands, the
opening OF Indian reservations, and the i'm
provement OF the Columbia river, especially at
vancouver. All resolutions for or against the
ifec coinsge OF silver were voted down.
During the whole of the convention the most
Cordial good feeling was shown by all. Judge
W. II. Cakins, OF Tacoma, the chairman, made
an ideal presiding officer. and the resolutions of
thanks to him at the close were voted with
much heartiness
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Pacific shops at Rawlns for few months In
1859 he drifted into the Sweetwater. Oak,
mining region, and remained there till 1871.
This was very exciting period of Mr..
Benefits life, lawlessness reigned SUI
prome in that region, and miners and
Indians were in continual warfare. During
this period Mr.. Bennett made trip to the re-
gion lying between the Big Horn mountains
and the Rockies. The trip was q perilous one,
and was full OF hardship and danger. In tho
fall of 1871 Mr. Bennett arrived in salt Lake City
''broke.' He took a number of mining con
tracts III Utah and Nevada In the summer OF
1877 he made contract TO move a quartz mill
from Ophir, Utah, to Butte. Mont This was tho
initiation of large transportation business in
which he engaged in Utah, Idaho and Montana.
Between the latter period ana 1851 he built up
the largest business in this line OF any single in
cividual in the Rocky Mountain region. Ho
took the first train of wagons and the first
mill up the Lost river and into the Cha.lis
country of Idaho. IL was during this period
that the contracting firm of Dunn Il Co. was
formed, Mr.. Bennett being the company. In ISS3
Mr.. Dunn died, ana Mr., Benuett was then promi-
nently brought forward Is a railroad contractor.
Mr.. Bennett next constructed the 13s
miles OF the Cascade division of the
Northern Pacific railway from Fasco to
Ellensburg. He next bmlt thirty miles for the
oregon Railway Company. Since that time Mr..
Bennett has built hundreds of miles of railroad.
In 1886 Mr.. Bennett was awarded the greatest
railroad contract ever given to any contractor in
the Pacific Northwest, viz, the construction of
the Cascade tunnel. The cost of the tunnel was
sl,l60,0Op. and has already been regarded as one
of the greatest accomplishments in railroad
work Mr.. Bennett Is an extensive owner in
the Butte CITY. Mont, street railway, of the Ia
coma street railway, and number of other
street railways. In 1888 Mr.. Bennett founded
the city of FGirhaveu, and he is now connected
with land and Goa, companies and an innumer-
able quantity of other enterprises. Mr.. Bennett
was in 1854 married to Miss Lottie Wells, of
Binghamton, n. Y. They have three daught-
ers, named respectively, sadie, Ceta and Nelsie
No man enjoys a higher reputation for integ-
rity, business tact, energy and perseverance
than Mr.. Bennett. He has "A handsome resi-
dence in Tacoma, in which city he holds num-
Der of prominent positions,
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In accordance with the vote OF the house the
first eight were declared alternates. The vote
for Mr. Savage would have been larger but for
Misrepresentation on the part OF the King county
delegation, which confouuded MI Savage with
q different man of the same name The mis-
take was not discovered in time TO be rectiied,
but II It had been otherwise Nj. Savage would
have received the entire vote OF the King
county delegation.
resolution offered by Judge Turner, of spo-
kane, urging congress TO pass an appropriation
OF $4,000 to deiray the expenses of the lady
managers OF the Worlds fair, was adopted
The resolutions were then reported from the
committee as follows:
We, the Republicans OF the state Of Washing
ton, in convention assembled for the purpose of
electiug delegates who shall exercise for the
first time the right OF the state OF Washington to
participate in the nomination OF Republican
candidates for president and vice president of
the United states, resfiirn our devotion 10 the
principles of that party. and believe that the
lest interests OF the state and nation viii ne ad
vanced by continuance OF tho Republican
policy in national and state affairs
Rss0'psd. That We heartily approve the admin
istratiOn of President Harrison IS honest, cap
able aud courageous and in all respects en-
titled to a continuance OF the confidence of the
American people. The conduct OF ou- foreign
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On the fifth ballot Montgomery's name was
withdrawn, and Davis won, as follows:
FIFTH BALLOT.
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JOHN II. McGRAW, of King.
NELSON BENNETT, OF Pierce.
A. NJ CANNON, of Spokane.
J. A. PERKINS, of Whitman.
J. c. CLEMAN. of Yakima.
EDWARD ELDRIDGE. of whatcom.
WILLIAM KIRKMAN, OF walla Walla,
l. A. DAVIS, OF Lewis.
Alternates.
r. NJ. MAY, OF Columbia
F. n. WINsHIP, OF Lincoln.
h. NJ. MONTGOMERY, of Wahkiakum.
JOIN T. REDaAN, of Pierce.
W. R. FORREST, OF King.
]. L. CANDY, of Spokane.
JOHN S. McMiLLIN, of San Juan.
THOMAS SAVAGE, OF stevens.
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saying that Republican convention was
not an unfamiliar scene to him. He
saw before him the veterans who had
fought the party battles Though the
states representation at the national conven-
uon was small today, vet the younger
men would see Washington with as
great and strong q delegation as that pos
ssssed By any of the older states. Under
the policy OF protection this commonwealth
would go forward until it was the peer and per
maps the superior of all This state could i'll
snord TO adopt the policy of reaction proposed
Dy the Democrats. The latter desired raw ma
,erials admitted free, but every Republican in
washington must demand protection for the
many raw materials produced in this state
tApplausel
The Democrats" continued Judge Calkins,
are like man riding backward in a railroad
uain. Iney never see anything until they have
passed. IT, The Democrats since 1874 have had
POSSESSION OF the lower branch of congress, with
tne exception of four years. Yet in all that time
the Democrats had originated no constructive
measures except the Mills bill and the present
attack on the sheep [Iaughter.]
Inc Democrats had no policy or principle, but
they were held together by what Emory Storrs
caiied an organized appetite. Judge Calkins
called attention to the fact that though the last
congress was called billion dollar congress, yet
the country was a billion dollar country. The
the state administration, but no evidence of
fraud or malfeasance could be shown. lad
plausel
Nominations for secretary being then In order,
K. h. Nichols, of North Yakima, secretary of the
state committee, was proposed, and declined on
account OF his other duties. F. NJ. winshp, of
sprague, was also suggested, but he likewise de-
clined. Judge Turner, OF Spokane, then pro-
posed bright young colored lawyer of his
city, j. A. Williams, who was elected. John
Cumming, of Klickitat, Charles E. Cline, of
Whatcom, w. T. Doyeil, OF Walla walla, and
A. K. Heilig were chosen assstan. secretaries
The following committee on resolutions was
then appointed, each county delegation naming
one member:
Adams-E. D. ellison.
Chehalis-J C. Pearson.
Clallam-G v. Smith.
Clarke. II. Fletcher
ColuInbia-C. R. Dorr
Cowlitz-C. Huntington
Douglas-William Domreso.
Franklin-W. 2. Gray.
Garfield-C. A. Lundy.
Island--John NJ. lett
Jefferson-A j. Mayo.
King-G. G. Lyon.
Kitsap-W B. Seymour.
Kittitas-wallace J. Reed.
Klickitat--W. A. Maxwell
Lewis. E. Whinnery
Lincoln-H. j. Neeley
Mason-M. 5. Phillips
Okanogan-James II. Chase
Pacifc-G. U. Holcomb.
Pieree-A. R. Heiig
San Juan-C. II. Bowden.
Skagit-Thomas T. HASTE.
Snohomish-L F. Hart
Spokane-H. l. Wilson.
Steyens-W. +. Case.
Thurston-N. :. Porter.
Nahkiakum-O. A. Bowen.
Walla Walla-Platt A. Preston.
Whatcom-C. G. Wilson
Whitman-David Anderson.
Yakima-John Reed.
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The fourth ballot stood:
FOURTH BALLOT.
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