Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1892-06-23

uoulZeu. MT. DOuSlaSS mas Deen
ageing fast but seems as full of enthusi-
asm as in the old days when color was
not accorded a front seat as now.
An old time Grand Rapids boy, Paul
Mccormick, comes as delegate from
Montana where he holds government
office.
Mrs. 7. 6. Walker more than any
other one woman OF Minneapolis
deserves lasting praise and thanks for
her unbounded hospitality. Their
elegant Art collection has been placed
on view free, and every attention
shown to visitors who wished to avail
themselves of the rare treat, any one
of the paintings being worth an effort
to see. On the lawn in front of the
house settees are placed at convenient
distances under the trees, where the
weary sight-seer may rest. A row of
tents furnished with tables, chairs and
other conveniences are placed at the
disposal of delegates who appreciate
the luxury of shade, and cooling
breezes, and natures carpet in the
midst of the heat, dust and turmoil, of
battle. The elegant home of the
Walkers with its spacious grounds,
only three blocks from the West Hotel,
is entirely devoted to the entertain
ment and accommodation of the Con-
vention visitors, Mrs. Walker herself
is one of the queens of Minneapolis
contributing freely of her time her
talent and great wealth to every cause
that helps alleviate suffering or up
build humanity.
Wednesday evening gathering took
place and from raised platform near
the house speeches were made and
songs and music contributed to the
delight of a vast crowd. Miss Anthony
was for many the attraction, for others
Fred Douglass presence proved the
drawing card.
Friday proved to be the all important
day both the President and Vice Presi-
dent being nominated. President
Harrison was nominated on the first
ballot. 1t had been the talk that it
would probably be several days before
a nomination would be reached and
plans for monster parades, receptions
and mass meetings were formulating
when the news was sounded abroad
that Harrison was nominated and the
work of the convention was over.
Ladies were out in full force and showed
unbounded enthusiasm. Mrs. Carson
Lake wife of one of the secretaries of
the convention fairly 'stampeded the
convention" She arose to her feet and
began waving white sunshade, Mrs.
r. G. Kerens wife of one of the
National committee men who sat with
her joined her in the demonstration
then in moment from all over the
vast hall cheers and shouts arose and
were prolonged. A flag was handed
her and with flag In one hand and
parasol in the other she waved both
and looked every inch Goddess of
victory. After quarter of an hour of
enthusiastic demonstration an ever
green star with Blaines picture in the
center was handed her. At this the
enthusiasm broke out afresh and every
one except out and out Harrisonians
joined in the greeting. Many of the
Harrison men were SO carried away by
the magnetic power Of the scene that
they forgot that silence was silver and
joined the grand chorus of voices.
"Uncle Dick Thompson" as he is
familiarly called will doubtless count
Friday June 10, 1892, his S3rd birthday
as the proudest day of his life as he
| had the honor to nominate Mr.. Harri-
son to the presidency.
Many are disappointed but the true
Republican spirit will do honor to the
successful candidate. Let the majority
rule is the watchword and | doubt not
even Blaine will do the chivalric thing
in honoring by voice and pen his rival
for the place.
l have written this amidst a multi
tude of other duties snatch1ng a
moment here and there, but there are
so many things Of interest to tell about
I feel assured that the spirit of criti-
cism will stand in the background
while those to whom we write will
appreciate at least the desire to please
by giving few points as seen from a
woman's stand point at the National
Republican Convention"