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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-12

Whether standing in front of him or
moving from side to side or enc,rcling
him. il 10 trait Of the evil To keep
those wide staring unwinking eyes ever
upon you. ImpIscabIs, solemn. wise.
with no hint Of the thought concealed
behind that exprsssionless secretive
vissge. This we'll known trait has
gwen rise TO the tradition, that il .
person continue TO ncircls the bird
without stopping. the owl will finally
wiring its own neck and fall at your
feet. STATE politicians are now Cir
cling about Thomas w. Palmer, presi-
dent Of the Columbian exposition, and
ssalously seeking to fashom the mean
sr9 Of bis purchase Of the Journal.
Why ASK they, should he wish 10 add
10 HE many houors the title Of editor?
What meaning 10 10 Be attached to the
reception recently given ss bis home at
which . great number Of political
friends both great aud small were
present., Puzzling - are the questions
the aspirations OF the ex-senator are
yss more deeply veiIsd IA mystery.
His ambition 10 b. governor has long
besn we'll known and 10 - zee unsatis-
fed. But IL y susesstsd that President
Pslmer has fsplaced this asnbitiou with
desire TO again assume the senatorial
togn. or perhaps sfoald Mr. Harrison
Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-12

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Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-03-12

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Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

classify the wool samples for the
worlds fair. Both of these positions
are technical, and honorable and re-
sponsible rather than remunerative.
Gov. Luce, approaching his ripe expert
ence as public man and his good
sense and Judgment, voluntarily APP
pointed him state railroad commission
err in 1887 and reappointed him two
years later. The duties OF no position
he was ever called upon to fill were
executed more creditably TO himself
and satisfactorily to the state
and all parties concerned than those OF
this very important Office. His thor
ough and conscientious administration
of the responsible duties of the Office
won him the respect of the railway
arrangements of Michigan and the con-
fidence and regard of the employees OF
the lines. His habit of personally
making investigations and associating
with the men and faculty of remem-
bering them afterward made him so
popular that a delegation of the en-
ployes went to Gov. Luce in 1889 and
requested Mr.. Rich's reappointment.
At no time was there ever a complaint
made of any unjust decisions or of any
that favored the railroads as against
the people.
Mr.. klcn is In the prime OF IRE, Oh
genial and sunny nature, affable and
approachable. He is just six feet tall,
weighs in the neighborhood of two
hundred pounds and is picture of
splendid physical manhood, the re-
suit of thoroughly temperate
and happy life. His commanding pres
ence and we'll knit figure, a
florid complexion. bright eve and
pleasant smile, make him an attractive
figure wherever he may be. And yet,
with all his strong individuality, no
characteristic is more pronounced than
his retiring disposition, his modesty
and his plain, unassuning manner of
both dress and speech. He is easy as a
conversationalist aud possessed of a
fund of good humor that makes him
exceedingly agreeable. Mr.. Rich is a
friend to his friends, honest and
straightforward in all his relations
with his fellow-man, and no one ever
charged him with duplicity in the
slightest degree. A man of simplicity,
sincerity and integrity, double dealing
and faithlessness would be entirely
foreign to him. These qualities of per-
feet honesty and sincerity in all his
dealings are the corner stones of his
unbounded popularity.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

portion OF the state. won by honest
dealing, thorough understanding and
earnest application.
In politics Mr.. Jochim has always
been republican and a prominent one.
And while he has always spent his
time and money freely in advancing
the best interest of his party. has never
before allowed his name to be- used in
connection with office outside of mu-
nicipal ones. In the latter connection
he has served as alderman, member OF
the school board, etc, all with credit to
himself and friends. The latter now
desire his nomination to one of the
principal offices in the state, and Iron
Ore Is In hearty accord with that move
ment. Mr.. Jochim has earned it and
has the necessary qualifications to
properly fill it.
Merit such as shown by Mr.. Jochim
should be fittirgly recognized by his
nomination. Although delicate mat
ter in so far as our candidate himself is
concerned, Iron Ore could mention
much of Mr. Jochim's liberality TO
those who are in need, as also his lib
eral donations to churches, schools and
charitable institutions. His name Is
always attached, followed by good
round figures, to every subscription
list for any worthy cause. Mr.. Jochim
is a perfect type of a gentleman, who
appreciates the honor OF being an
American citizen born in Sweden, and
he, as secretary of state, would be an
honor to both.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

The republican nominee for attorney
general, is one of the distinguished Hol-
landers of the state, and one of the
most popular republicans In Michigan.
He was born in Holland, Ottawa
county, where he still resides, March
%, 1859. His parents removed from
the Netherlands aud settled in that
place i'm 1S4S. Mr.. DielSema received
his education at Hope college, from
which institution lie graduated with
the degree of A. Il. in 1881. In the fall
of that year he began the study of law
at the University of Michigan, gradu-
ating from the law department in 1888.
He at once began the practice of bis
profession at Holland.
In 1884, as representative of his
class, he delivered the annual alumni
Grafton before the Law Alumni associa-
ton of the university.
On October 81, 1885, he was married
to Miss Mary +. Alcott, of Holland.
Mr.. Diekema has been school in
spector and is at present city attorney
of Holland. He was elected to the leg
islature in 1884, SO, 'SS and 30 and at
the opening of the session of 80 was
elected to the responsible position of
speaker of the house.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

the very best of a home on the farm
when out of school. BY teaching dis
trict schools during. the winter, aud by
working on the farm during the sum
mer, and by borrowing money, he
managed to compile tie the fall classical
course at the Michigan State Normal in
June, 1879.
The next fall he took charge of the
schools at Mount Pleasant, Mich, and
has been continuously engaged as super.
intendent of schools in various parts OF
the state ever since. During 1890 and
1891 ne assumed charge of the schools
of Lenawee county, and raised the
standard of the schools of that county
very much, but was legislated out OF
office by the ''squawbucks" in the
spring of 1891. Being offered the super
intendency of the Paw Paw schools the
same year, he accepted, and in 1872
placed the schools of Paw Paw on the
university list of schools, so that grad
yates are now admitted to all courses
of that institution without further ex-
animation. The Paw Paw school
board, recognizing his ability, contract
ed with him for the next two years as
superintendent of their school. Mr..
Wilson's work as an educator and
worker at teachers Institutes through
out the state has been eminently sue
cessful If chosen to the position for
which nominated, he will bring a ripe
scholarship and an extended experience
to aid him in the duties incumbent upon
him, and will faithfully fulfill the trust
imposed upon him by the republican
party of Michigan.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
PECK'S REPORT.
Tables That Are Supposed to Show
the Good of Protection.
Wages aud TariG-Why the Tariff ans
Its Eject on Labor Was Made
the subject of Special
Investigation.

The ninth annual report of the New
York bureau of statistics of labor has
been delayed more than six months,
bringing its date of publication up to
the beginning of the presidential cam
paign, and it's subject matter, instead
of being a compilation of the doings of
labor, is thesis on the tariff, and par
ticularly the Mckinley bill, with ex-
tensive tables calculated to support the
arguments set forth.
Commissioners Peck, of the labor bu-
reau, has always been a close friend of
Senator Hill, having been appointed by
Gov. Cleveland in 1883 through Hills
influence.
Commissioner Peck, speaking of the
tariff sentiments expressed in the re-
port, said he was free to admit that the
statements contained in his report were
not in accord with the democratic plat
form adopted at Chicago. When he be-
gan his investigation in 1890 he expect
ed that the figures would vindicate the
democratic position. Now he was COM
PEELED to confess his error. When
asked how il was that the date for pub
fishing the report had been changed
upon the arrival of Senator Hill, he
said he had not seen senator Hill, and
h ad no understanding with him.
In his report Commissioner Peck
says:
''ln pursuance of law, the under
signed has completed the work atten-
dant upon the issuing of the ninth an
nual report of the bureau of statistics
of labor. Its completion has been nee
essarily delayed by the unusual amount
and important character OF the work
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

The popular and eloquent young re-
publican who is the republican nom
inee for lieutenant governor is preem-
inently fitted for the duties which " i'll
fall to his lot as the. presiding officer Of
the next state senate. He is native
of Michigan having been born at
Romeo, Macomb county, September %,
1858. He is n lawyer by profession.
ne Rruuuutcu from Tire Romeo high
school in the class of 1877; was stu
dent at Oberlin college, Ohio, for one
year and at Amherst college, Massa-
chusetts, for three years, rs to 81.
Later he was clerk in the law de-
partment of the Chicago & Northwest
ern railroad for one year. He purchased
the Cadillac News and Express in 1882,
which he conducted with signal ability
in connection with his law practice for
several years. He is now an honored
resident of Cadillac. Mr.. Giddings was
elected to the state senate in 1856 and
again in 1888, in both instances by large
majorities. During both sessions he
was one of the most conscientious and
painstaking members, as he was one of
the most eloquent and effective of de bat
ers In the latter session his populari-
ty was attested by his selection as tenn
porary president of the body, posi-
ton which he filled with dignity and
success. He has held no office except
that of state senator
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
SKETCHES or OUR NOMINEES.
HON. JOHN +. RICH.

The republican nominee for governor.
Is essentially a man of the people. His
early life was spent between the plow
handles. His farm of 800 acres in Elba
township, Lapeer county, with its we'll
cultivated fields and ample buildings,
Is the pride of the neighborhood.
The father of John L. Rich was ma
tive of roclx-ribbed Vermont, but real
king that a man could never be sue
cessful SON of toll on ton of soil he
emigrated TO Pennsylvania, where John
was born. When John was five years
old the family returned. Two years
later, his mother having died, young
John was sent alone TO Michigan to
live with relatives. The following year
his father came on and purchased the
farm where the popular republican
gubernatorial candidate has since lived.
Mr.. Rich was married March IL,
1868, to Miss Lucretia Winship, OF
Atlas, Genesee county. For nearly
thirty years since his marriage he has
lived, with hisgood helpmate, the quiet,
home life of the farm. BY constant
study of the various phases of farming
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

worker for fifteen years he has become
acquainted in nearly every county OF
lthe state. t.r
From 1886 to 1889 MIR. Pattengill
filed the vacancy of assistant professor
in E1kiish at the agricultural college,
but, being at the same time editor OF
the Michigan School Moderator, he
.criticised severely an action of the
board OF control and severed his con-
nectioR"with the college.
Mn. Pattengili is hest known, proba-
bly,, as editor and proprietor of the
Moderator. semi-monthly journal de-
voted to the interests of education.
He has had charge of IL for the past
seven years, aud has had the satisfac-
ton of seeing it. grow from eircula-
ton of / 900 to one of 5000. BY pub
fishing an Inexpensive History. OF
Michigan" and a ''Civil Government OF
Michigan, " he has helped make our state
better known and better loved; by pub
fishing '"The Knapsack," a little song
book, he has led our girls and boys "a
! sing with zest our national airs
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
hon. STANLEY W. TURNER,

The republican nominee for auditor
general, is another who is particularly
fitted.for the duties of the important
Office to which he will, in November,
be chosen. He was born at North Fair
field, O., July IS, 1S43, and moved with
his parents to Hillsdale county, Mich,
in 1851. Later he studied at Hillsdale
College, naS yvlI~u bhv war broke out
was one of the first to go to the front.
He enlisted as private in the First
Michigan sharpshooters; was promoted
to captaincy and was captured at the
mine explosion in front of Petersburg.
After the war he moved to Ingham coun-
ty and studied law with Hon. ii. L. Hen
derson. He was elected county clerk
of that county in 1866, and in 1868 and
1876 was again recognized by his party
by being elected to represent his district
in the state legislature. He was chair
man of the republican county commit
tee of Ingham county for eight years.
In 1877 he removed to Roscommon
county, where he has since resided and
where he has been engaged in practic-
ing law and in dealing in Michigan and
Arkansas pine lands.
In 1888 he was elected to the state
Legislature, in a democratic district,
over j. Maurice Finn, now the demo-
cratic candidate for congress in the
Twelfth district.
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
uo~ IosEpu r. uAMnJTzER

Republican candidate for state treasur-
err, was born in Fon Du Lac, Wis, De-
cember I3, 1856, from where he removed
with his parents when three years old
to Grant county, Wis. His parents
were Germans. When three years old
his mother died and his father three
years later married an English lady.
At the age of fourteen, with two dol
lars in his pocket and a prospectus of
the History of the French and Prussian
war, young Hambitzer started out to
make his way in the world Being too
young TO make a successful book agent,
be purchased an alcohol lamp and a
bundle of wire solder and betrayed his
expenses by means of mending tin-ware
among the farmers and residents OF
small villages. In the fall of 1876, while
at Milwaukee, he decided to- go to the
Copper mining district of the upper
peninsula OF Michigan.
lie concluded bargain with the fire.
man on the steamer Peerless" by
which he earned his passage to Hough-
ton by throwing wood to the fireman.
| Arriving at IIoughton, alone and with
out friends or relatives, with his tin
solder outfit he earned enough to carry
him to Calumet, where he met Thomas
Wilcox, who was a brother of young
Hambitzer's stepmother, who secured
him Job as a trammer in the mines.
After several months hard labor hand
ling rock and copper, by evening prac-
tice he became familiar with the use of
the hammer and drill, and later was
given "a contract with partner and be-
came a full-hedged miner. While at
the mine he devoted his spare moments
to study and later attending an exam
nation securing certificate which
authorized him to teach. lie secured
one of the district schools in Franklin
township, where he taught for one
year. after which he accepted a posi-
ton as a post office clerk In
Hancock and was two years later
promoted to the position of assistant
postmaster. He remained in the pos
office nine years, during which time
by his kind disposition and courteous
manners, he endeared himself to al
classes, especially the miners and labor
ers, whom he always made specia
effort to please and feel at ease. Wher
Cleveland was elected, Mr.. Hambitzer
. feeling that his position was anything
but permanent. resigned and acceptes
position in the law Office o
Chandler, Grant a. Gray, of Aough
/ ton, of which firm Justice Claudiu
Ii. Grant was then a member
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
HON. JOHN q. BERRY.

Republican nominee for commits
sioner of the state land Office,
was born in New York city,
December 10, 1888. At the age of six
teen he removed to Lake Superior,
where he engaged in exploring and
mining, and one year was in the gov
eminent survey of the lands lying adj
jacent to the Montreal river, which on
Lake Superior divides Michigan and
Wisconsin. At the outbreak of the
civil war Mr. Berry was working in
the Ogima mine near Ontonagon. lie
enlisted August 8, 1861, for three years
in the Lake Superior Light Guard,
which afterward became Company A,
Sixteenth Michigan infantry. At the
expiration of his term of service he re-
enlisted for the war in the same com
pany and regiment. He served as a
private, corporal, sergeant, first lieu-
tenant and captain, was in the Third
brigade, First division Fifth army
corps, aud was in al the engagements
of the army of the Potomac from the
time of enlistment to the surrender of
Appomattox. At the battle of Fred
ericlxsburg he was wounded in the
right arm by minnie ball.
He received an honorable dis
charge at the close OF the war,
being mustered out as captain OF the
company in which he went out as pri-
vate at the commencement of the war.
He returned to his old home on the
upper peninsula, and in a few weeks
was again at work at the Ogima mine
as engineer of the stamp mill In the
spring of 1866 he accepted position as
clerk in a large Wholesale hardware
store in Detroit and subsequently en-
gagged in real estate business in that
city.
In 1878 he removed to Otsego county
and engaged in forming, sawmill and
grist mill business. Mr.. Berry has
been identified with the G. A. Il. ever
since its establishments, was first COM
mander of Gen. Harker post No. 264 at
Vanderbilt, has been delegate to state
and national encampments several
times and president of the Soldiers and
Sailors association of northern Mich
igan. He cast his first vote for Abra-
ham Lincoln in 1860. Has been re-
publican ever since.
In 1888 he was elected to the state
senate by vote OF 1880 TO 4, al for
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
HON. HENRY R. PArrENGILL,

Nominee for superintendent of public
instruction, is ainative of Otsego coun-
ty, Ny. He is forty years of age, the
son of Baptist clergyman, and has
beena resident of Michigan since 1865
He received his common school educa-
tion in the Wilson IN. W academy
and the public schools of Litchfield and
Hudson, Mich. In 1874 he was gradu-
ated from the literary department of
our state university, being class prophet
and one of the commencement speakers.
From 1874 to 1884 he was superin-
tendent Of the village schools in ST.
Louis and Ithaca, Mich. During eight
years of this time he was president of
the Gratiot County Teachers associa-
ton, one of the strongest associations
in the state. AS township superin-
tendent and county examiner he has
had intimate relations with the COM
mon school system, and as an institute
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

Mr.. John w. Jochim, of Ishpeming,
was finally induced to permit his name
10 go before the people as a candidate
for the office of secretary of state, and
his unanimous nomination attests not
only the enthusiastic support he received
from his section of the state, but his
own popularity as well.
In the year 1869 Mr.. Jochim, then
twenty-fonr years of age, arrived in
Ishpeming, and, like most of the Scandi-
navians who sought this mining field,
he first found place upon the stock
piles of iron ore. OF giant stature, his
great strength and pleasing manner
soon made him host of friends. IL
was hard work, especially TO one who
had put in eight years at school in Vad-
stena and Linkoping, followed by a
term of four years of active bookkeep-
ing in Stockholm. But he cheerfully
accepted IL, and in year had OBJ
tanned position as clerk in a RESPONSE.
BILE hardware firm, and in 1874 started
In that line of business for himself,
which he has since persisted In with
great success, possessing now one OF
the largest stores Of that kind In this
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
Hon. JOuN w. JoCuII.

1t has always been said, and truly, of
the Scandinavian people, that wherever
they are, in the old world or in the
new, they are noted for their honesty,
loyalty; and these rich qualities belong
to all classes. They are always re-
liable, and nothing but good can be
said of them. Those who have been
associated with them in the mining
region and elsewhere have found them
true blue at all times, thrifty, pro-
gressive, and people this country will
ever be ready to welcome.
Substantiating the above the repub-
ican Scandinavians of the upper PENN
sula of Michigan have been offered a
place upon the state ticket, fitting
recognition of past services and those
which are likely to be extended in
future.
After much ardent and Jealous per-
suasion from friends of all nationalities,
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

party for the second term and on an
Informal ballot in the democratic con-
vention received a majority of the
votes and. was indorsed. Before the
end of his second term he was chosen
cashier of the Superior savings bank of
Hancock, w hich position he now holds
At the republican state convention in a
contest with five opponents he was
nominated amid great enthusiasm on
the first ballot. His contest was so
fairly and honorably made that he won
the admiration of his opponents. Mr..
Hambitzer at the age of % married
Miss Emma Nichols, Hancock girl,
with whom he and two small daughters
reside in Hancock.
OF him the Sault Ste. Marie News
says: Joseph +. Hambitzer is a typical
example of the young State Superior
self-made man, and there is not Ger
man in the entire state of Michigan
who will not think more of the repub-
lican ticket with his name ON it"
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13
HON. EUGENE A. WILSON.

Republican candidate for member of
the state board of education, was born
at Ridgeway, Lenawee county, Mich,
September 81, 1854 William II. Wilson,
his father, still works and resides on
the farm of two hundred acres at
Ridgeway, purchased from the govern
ment In the spring of 1881 by Robert
Wilson, his grandfather.
Eugene A. Wilson was sent to the
district school at Ridgeway, and after
wards to the high school at Tecumseh
by his parents, where he graduated in
1875. After completing his course in
the high school, he was obliged to fig
ure for himself so far as his future edu-
cation was concerned, although having
Crawford avalanche. (Grayling, Mich.) 1879-19??, 1892-10-13

During the past seven years Mr.. Pat
tengill. in pursuing his business as
editor Of the Moderator, has travelled
$4,000 miles, visited 5000 school rooms
in seventy of our eighty-five counties.
made 322 addresses, and made the ac-
quaintanee of thousands of school
ma ans and schoolmasters. He is full
of days works, has ideas of his own on
the topics of the day. and is not afraid
to express them. While not an Office
seeker nor professional politician, he
believes it every mans duty to be inter-
ested in politics. He has always been
a republican and always takes hand
in the campaigns TO help the party OF
his belief