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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
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MINNEAPOLIS, June 10.-The battle has
been fought and the administration OF
Harrison is sustained by the republican
oarty in his nomination for president for
second term. Every resource known
to political warfare has been brought
to bear by the leaders Of the
opposition to defeat the president S
denomination but his friends held
stadfast to the end. The name of Blaine
on every occasion called forth vast
amount Of enthusiasm, but the result
demonstrated that a new era has arrived
in national conventions and that the
preferences of delegates Is no longer
swayed by the manifestation OF
the cheering thousands IN
the galleries. At 60 time DID
the name of President Harrison evoke
the enthusiasm that was called forth BY
the names of Blaine and Mckinley. Halt
dozen conferences were held at early
hours by the anti-Harrison leaders to de-
termine what was best to be done. The
proceedings of the convention show
the result OF these conferences. 1t
was determined to keep Blaine
in the field till the spirit of the convention
had been obtained and to endeayor by d
skillful move to stampede the convention
and to nominate Mckinley. Pennsylvania
was the first state to turn aside against
the compromise cal didate ushered forth
by the almost solid vote of the state Of
Ohio, and Matt Quay, is, as in years gone
b., prominent figure in republican
policics.
The exact effect of H arrison's nomina
ton on the party will not be known till
the passions of men have subsidized. There
is q great deal Of bitterness tonight and
probably much of this will live during the
Campaign; but whether it will be sufficient
to endanger the success Of tee republi can
ticket is problematieal.
Chairman Clarkson, ex-senator Platt.
J. Sioat Fassett, ex-Gov. Foraker and
others intimate tonight that their coats
are off and that they expect TO enter the
political field in behalf of the republican
nominee John C. New, who has figured
largely in the Harrisonian conncis, is in
fine spirits. He said they had male
hard fight, had met skillful opponents, but
had nothing to say against them
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
THE CONVENTION.

MINNEAPOLIS, june io.-Conurafy Re
general expectation and their or
pressed intention, the leaders of thu
Observation-Disclosures forces decided
| wnen Une convention met TO-DAY. to
give up their policy of delay and allow
the nomination Of candidates to come n
quickly as the regular order of bust
ness would permit Senator QUAY
abandoned the fight On the majority
report of the credential committee on
the Alabama contest and sat quietly In
/ .rnrlo every delegate In the
hall voted for the adoption of the re-
| polt. The same was done in all other
cases, the proposed fight on the ad-
mission of Delegate Cannon of Utah
who is Mormon, being given I'D BIZ
the Illinois and Indiana delegations
The consequence Of this line of -
don was that nomin ating speeches ~
gan early In the session.
Chairman Mckinley, little paler
than usual, by reason of his long nights
vigil, entered the hall and took his
seat before one-tenth Of the delegates
were in their placeA All of them
showed signs of WEAKNESS, and even
tn hopeful administrative non dis
played their enthusiasm in a quiet, sub
dued way.
At 1897 the convention was called to
order. Prayer was offered by the Rev.
DIR. Wayland Hoyt Of the First Baptist
church of Minneapolis.
Consideration the report of the COM
mittee IN credentials being resumed,
the chairman made the gratifying an
nouncement to the convention that
Senator Quay had authorized him to
say that no further opposition would
be made to the adoption of the ma
jority report in the Alabama case. The
question was then put and the major
ity report was unanimously adopted
amid cheers.
This example was followed by those
who had intended to Antagonize the
Utah report on the Mormon issue Mr..
Cullum, after consultation with other
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
The Platform.

MINNEAPoL1s, June 9.-The following
is the full text of the platform as COM
pleted by the committee on resolutions:
The representatives of the republicans
of the United States, assembled in general
convention, on the shores Of the
Mississippi river, the everlasting bond of
an indestructible republic, whose most
glorious chapter of history is a
record of the republican party, congratu-
late their countrymen on the majestic
march of the nation under banners in
seribed with the principles in the platform
Of 1888, vindicated at the polls and in the
prosperity in our fields, workshops and
mines, make the following declaration of
principles:
1--WE reafirm the American doctrine Of
protection. We call attention to its
growth abroad. We maintain that the
condition of our country is
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

WILLIAM B. WEAVER, a farmer living
twelve miles east of Springfield, ILL.,. was
instantly killed by lightning while plow-
ing In the field Monday.
By carelessness in turning water into
an empty boiler at tile works south of
Idaville, Ind, Monday, four men were
blown to pieces.
HENRY COLE, a school janltor, and his
wife were instantly killed at Omaha Sun
day by being crushed be- ween hravy iron
glrd5r and moving train
AN accident occurred on tn. Atlanta
& Cha,sahoochie River road Friday, by
which three persons were killed and sew
eral injured.
planning mill No. 2, of Woods, jerks
& Co., on Stones levee, Cleveland, Ohio,
was de !rcyed by fire Friday morning
Tie loss viii amount to between $3.50, 600
and $780, 900; insured for $3.50 600
The body of woman about IS years
old, feet 3 inches tail, with black hair
and wearing black cashmere dress, was
taken from the lake at Twenty fifth street
Chicago, on Sunday. rhe body was taken
to the county morgue.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
CONG RESs.
TUESDAY, June Z.

TUESDAY, June z.
SENATE.-The consular and diplomatic
appropriation bill was taken up and
passed, after which the senate adjourned.
House. The house, after considering
the urgent deficiency appropriation bill
(about $1,000, 0OO, passed the measure
and without further action adj 7urned.
THURSDAY, June 9.
SENATE.-The urgent deficiency pen.
sion bill was laid before the senate and
passed. The bill for the free coinage Of
gold and silver was called up by Mr.. Nor
gar, who made a speech in It's favor. The
senate then adjourned until Monday.
House Among the bills passed was
one to repeal Sections of the Revised
Statutes regarding disloyal citizens so far
as to dispense with proof of loyalty during
the war as prerequisite Of being restored
or admitted to the pension roll or to OBJ
tanning bounty lands to which the appIi
cant had become entitled by service in
the army previous to the war Of the
rebellion.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
THE SENATE.

The capture of the United States senate
by the democrats is enc of the probabilit-
les of the next twelve months.
At present the senate stands, re-
publicans forty-seven, democrats thirty.
nine, alliance two. The terms
of eleven democrats and eighteen republi
cans expire next March. Eight of the
states that elect senator's the coming winter
will return republicans, and all of the
eleven democratic senators will be
succeeded by democrats, as none of
them come from doubtful states, unless
Indiana be counted as such. There are
ten more senators to be chosen from
North Dakota, Minnesota, Massachusetts,,
California Connecticut, New York, Mon.
tana. Wisconsin, Nevada and Michigan.
New York will elect democrat to suceeed
Hiscock, republican, almost to Ger
talnty. Wisconsin is equally certain to
retire Sawyer and choose democrat as
his successor. 1t can be counted upon by
the democracy of the nation to do its full
share toward putting the upper branch of
congress In competent hands. Michigan
now has democrat legislature, and the
odds are against the republicans gaining
control Of it this year. Montana will
elect a democrat to succeed Sanders.
Even Massachusetts, California and Min
nesota are not beyond reach.
The election next fall may readily give
every elective branch of the government
to the democracy. The house is safe.
but has been made even more so by just
appointments in New York and several
other states, where, for the first time in
many years, democrats are given fair rep
resentation
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
NEWS IN BRIEF,

Thomas Cross. of Ottawa, Ont, com
| mitted suicide by deliberately holding
| his head under water.
John Burgeson Of Perry, Iowa, and
a man named jefferson quarreled in
the mining town of Angus, and the
latter struck Burgeson on the head
with a Ratchet. inficting fatal
wound Jefferson was arrested
Commencement exercises at the Iowa
State university begun at Sioux City.
Edmond Beane's chestnut colt Rueil
won the Grand Prix of $4,000 at Paris.
Some Of the Alliance men in Kansas
have plan TO place Jerry Simpson at
the head of the ticket
Wyoming citizens held mass meet
Ing at Casper and demanded the dis
continuance of martial law.
Miss Kate Marsden, who made visit
to the lepers of Siberia, has formu-
lated plan to provide hospitals for
them.
Democrats in the House have an
nounced that they intend to expedite
legislation, looking toward an early
adjournment.
Excessive heat at burlington, Iowa,
caused number of prostrations Their
mometers registered 100 in the shade
The last order issued by Con-
federate general has been received by
the collector of curios at the Iowa
State House.
Fireman Elliott of the Santa Fe rail
way was killed in head-end collision
OF cattle trains near Guthrie, O. T.
Government of British Columbia hal
decided to warn sealing vessels on the
way to Boring sea to not enter those
waters.
Arkansas two crack military COM
panies the Mccarthy Light guards
and Fletcher rifles, left Little Rock for
the international competitive contest
at Omaha next week.
Frank Wallee, of the Acme Bicycle
club, Oakland, Cal, broke the worlds
record for twenty four hours by miles
LA yards,
s. Mennier of Milwaukee proved to
be the king sharpshooter at the Missis-
sippi River valley shooting festival at
Dubuque.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
MONDAY June Is.

SENATE.-The committee ON appropria.
tons reported back the pension xappro,
priation bills with an increase Of nearly
twelve millions Of dollars over the house
bill, the principal increase being for tbs
army and navy. The bill to increase the
currency and to reduce the rate of interest
and to establish a bureau of loans, was
taken up. Mr.. PETER advocated the pro.
visions of the bill, bat without action the
senate adjourned
House The committee on Indian af
fairs reported a bill ratifying an agree
ment for the cession to the United States
of lands in the Cherokee outlet. TIE
amount of land that will be Immediately
thrown open for settlement by the opera
tions of this bill, if it becomes a law, ag
gregate 100000 acres.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
FIRES AND CASUALTIES.

A SOUTH DAKOTA cloudbursr browns
woman and her three children.
tMRs DAVID HADDIx, of Hatton, Clark
county, H., was killed by lightning We'd
nesday.
MISS BELLE KENEIPP, aged "a, of
Newton, H., was struck by lightning
Tuesday and instantly killed at Greenup,
I'LL. Her body was taken to her home In
Newton.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
InSuItad President Carnnt

PARIS. June l4.-As President Garnet
was leaving Longehamps yesterday.
between double lines of troops and 20.
lice, three well-drc~sed men h"o4ed at
him. shouting, "Woodenhead," and
giving utterance TO other abuse They
spoke with a foreign accent Refore
they could be arrested the crowd had
nearly lYnched them.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
n Long Mining Tunnel

WARDNER, Idaho, June l3.-Work
has been begun on ninning tunnel
which is to be two miles long and will
tap SIX OF the principal mines in the
Cnnr Il Alene district The tunnel
will take the place Of tranwavs and
railroad lines in transporting ore to
the concentrating plant.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

THERE has just died in Poland once
celebrated beauty who refused the hand of
NAPOLEON III. She vas the Princess
Helene Sagoniko, and died unmarried at
the age of 81
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

The great Chicago University seems to
have stirred,up the eastern colleges to their
very depths. Columbia college has pur-
chased the property of the Bloomingdale
Asylum for $4,000, 900; the University of
New York has invested S58l 900 in addi-
tional real estate. The New York Sun
says the free college at Lexington will
move upon the Legislature for large APP
preparation fer the erection of new build
ings, and that "at least 100000 will
be expended" by the three institutions if
their plans are carried out.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
FUNERAL OF PRESIDENT POLK
Hundreds Attend the obsequies of the
Dead Alliance Leader

Dead Alliance Leader.
RALEIGH, N. c., June 14.-The train
bearing the body of President Polk did
not arrive here until 5 o'clock yester-
day afternoon. Il was met at the
depot by hundreds of people
The procession was formed and
the body was escorted to the
First Baptist church of which
Mr.. Polk was communicate BY 4
o'clock the church was packed, the
audience numbering at least thousand.
Mrs Polk and her three daughters and
son-in-law were the chief mourners
Associate Editor Ramsey and the COM
positors of Folks paper, the Progressive
Farmer, were present. The funeral
was one of the largest ever knows
hara
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

MONEY Order Superintendent Mary
Steele, of the Pittsburg postohice, handles
$1,000, 900 year, the largest business con-
trolled by any woman in the department,
or p0gsibly In the country.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

TBE United States will exhibit IN the
government building at the worlds fair
specimens of the various implements used
u. III. army since 1776.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

Governor Russell, Of Massachusetts, and
four others, will be guests OF Colonel W.
L. Chase. Of Brooklyn, on coaching trip
brouph England in July.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

WHILE three woodcutters were sitting
on bench in their lodging house near
Everetts, Va, recently, singing The Old
Ship Zlon," the house was Strnck by light
ming and all three were killed.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

CLARKsvILLE, a suburban town near
Jefferqonvllle, Ind, Which was incorpo-
rated one hundred and ten years ago, Gel
ebrated a wedding May 10 h, the first
ceremony of tie kind ever performed IN
that place by resident minister or msgi8-
traie
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17
PERSOS AL POINTS.

Rev. Myron W. Reed. of Denver, is to
deliver the annual commencement address
before the literary societies of the Kansas
state university this year.
Myron w Whitney, the famous singer,
has been seriously i'll at Rutland, Vt, and
though recovering willnot lie pble to ap.
pear in public for several weeks.
The fourth volume of the memoirs of
Louis kossuth is now in tie hands of the
printers of Pesth. The exile 3 health is de-
clared to be very good at present.
Paul Dechanel, the Frenehman who was
over here recently studying the labor ques-
ton, pronounces the girls of San Francisco
the prettiest in the country.
Ex-senator George w. Jones, of Iowa,
has been placed upon the pension list for
services rendered in fighting the Indians
in 1914
DR.. Newman Hall, the eminent London
clergyman, expects to retire from his pas
torate In July. He is now rs years of age.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

ANOTHER ship-the ST. Leo sailed
from New York, laden with a cargo of
food for starving Russians The famine
is thought to be nearly over
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

JOHN D. ROCKEFELLER has given $780,
900 to the endowment fund of the Taber-
naele Baptist Church, Second Avenue, New
York, in fulillment of promise made to
Pastor Daniel G Potter last Thanksgiving
Dav
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

A circular has been issued by the ex-
position authorities to all The railway pas
senger associations of the United States
and individual roads, asking that a mater
tally reduced rate be made by the railroads
on the occasion Of the dedicatory ceremon-
les next October.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

HE DHBL dnU sugar INUUsIIy is HIdkIHS
gigantic strides. In 1887 there was only
one such refinery in this country. This
produced 100000 pounds of sugar In
1888 the total output was 100000 pounds,
while 1891 California produced $4,000, 900
pounds and Nebraska and Utah 5000, 900
pounds each.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

While excayating for house at Potts
vile, Pa, Hillary Skean found penny
seven feet Glow the surface of the earth
The coin bears the date 1887 On on side
is written american penny and on the
other "One cent ="
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1892-06-17

Tho construction of the Nicaragua
canal Is Of the highest Importance to thu
American people as measure of nationa,
defense and to build up and maintain
American commerce, and it should be
controlled by the United States govern
ment.
''We favor the admission of the remain
ing territories at the earliest practicable
date, having due regard to the interests
of the people of the territories and of the
United States. All federal officers ap-
pointed for the territories should be select
ed from bona fde residents thereof, and
the right of self government should be
accorded as far as practicable.
1--WE favor the cession, subject to the
homestead laws. of the arid public lands
TO the states and territories in which they
lie, under such congI essioual restrictions as
to disposition, reclamation and occupancy
by settlers as will secure the mamimum
benefit to the people.
Tine worlds Columbian exposition is
a great national undertaking and con-
gress should promptly enact such reasona-
BILE legislation in aid thereof as will
insure the discharge of the expenses and
incident thereto and the at
talnment OF result commensurate with
the dignity and progress of the nation.
I'VE sympathize with all wise and
legitimate efforts to lessen and prevent
the evils of intemperance and prom ote
Ever mindful of the services of the
men who saved the life of the nation, We
pledge anew to the veteran soldiers of our
epublic the watchful care and recogni-
ion of their just claims upon grateful
people.
I'VE commend the able, patriotic and
thoroughly American administration of
resident Harrison. Under it the country
las enjoyed remarkable prosperity
nd its dignity has been faithfully
maintained. We offer the record of the
hedges kept as guarantee Of faithful per
ormance in the future.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-08-27

Gov. BUCHANAN, of Tennessee, has
bolted the regular democratic ticket
and will run independent for governor.
SENATOR CoLQUIrr is reported recov-
ering at Atlanta, Ga
Ia. CLARK, capitalist, was murdered
and his body robbed of 81, 200 by ne
groes in Montgomery county, Ga
A CHILD was killed at Denison, Tex,
by porch roof falling. A dog was tied
to one of the supports with long rope
when it made dart out at something
and pulled the support away.
The proposed sale of the Louisville,
vile & Nashville has not been aban-
doned, as previously reported.
ANEGRo wife murderer under sentence
of death at Texarkana, Ark, was pre-
vented from being baptized by other
negroes, who said the creek should not
be defiled by his vile carcass"
DELMAR, Del, has been visited by
ings were destroyed.
The Mississippi Valley Lumbermen's
association decided to advance all
grades except finishing lumber so cents
a thousand.
AUNT PEGGY SKATERS, 125 years old,
died at Thomasville, Ga Her great
age was undoubted The only one of
her many children still living is her
youngest daughter, 81 years of age.
MRS. PICKERING, who beat her hus-
band to death, was acquitted as insane
at Bolton, Tex
THERE was desperate fighting in Ten
nessee on the 18th. The miners capt
ured Gen. Anderson, of the militia
The wires were cut and it was difficult
to obtain news. Reinforcements were
hurried forward. Great excitement
prevailed ut Knoxville and Chatta-
nooga
THERE was q strike at the docks at
Paducah, Ky.
THE Hogg and Clark democratic fac
tions in Texas have placed separate
tickets in the field.
REPORT comes that a general fight
with guns and knives has taken place
in Lyon county, KY. The fight was
participated in by the Hynes on one
side and the Paynes on the other. The
report says that two of the latter were
killed.
THE situation at Algiers, La, is
alarming. The river threatens to
change its course and run through the
heart of the city.
SOME miscreant got into the Office of the
Crockett, Tex, Economist and dumped
all of the advertising and body type
into heap in the middle of the floor.
GEN. CAKSEs succeeded in reaching
Coal Creek after more or less fighting
on the 10Th. He captured band Of 100
miners Capt Anderson was released
Though Coal Creek was relieved the
fighting was by no means over
A BOY at Hillsboro. Tex, slapped his
sister, and she fatally
stabbed him with q carving knife.
THOMAS You've, wife murderer, Of
KY, has been sentenced to
years imprisonment
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1892-08-27
THE WEST.

PROF. JAMES LAwHEAp, territorial
auditor and superintendent of public
instruction, died at Guthrie. Ok, aged
so. He had been a prominent educator
all his life and had held many promi-
nent positions in Kansas and Ohio.
AT the annual field day sports of the
Cleveland t0.) Athletic club Harry jew
EFT, Of Detroit. equaled the worlds
record by running 100 yards from the
scratch in . As.
LOUIS R. BoGRAS, ex-president of
Honduras, is in San Francisco on his
way to Europe. He denies that he is
an exile, and says that he is travelling
to benefit his health.
A CASE resembling Asiatic cholera is
reported from Saltwater, MINI.
FULL returns from the Choctaw
gubernatorial election show the defeat
of Gov Jones, candidate for reelection.
by J. b jackson, candidate of the ma
tional Tor full-blood) party. The total
vote is: jackson. 1857; Jones, !,lsl.
SAN JONES has been roasting" the
ne'er-do-weels at Urbsna, O