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discussion OF this project. Let us endeavor to
look at the situation as IL appears to the disin-
terested observer, and to estimate from that
standpoint the strength or weakness of our de-
mand that the next National Republican Con-
vention be held in San Francisco. We should
try to Imagine ourselves In the place of the
National Republican Committee, for we are
working on the assumption that the delibera-
tions of that body will not be influenced by
either prediction for or pre- judice against any
applicant for the convention but will award it
to the city that proves itself best entitled to it
on the ground of expediency and every other
essential consideration We must remem Der
that San Francisco has several active and mac
tive rivals in the field and that they will be as
eager to expose our disadvantages (for we
must not fatter ourselves with the belief that
she has no disadvantages as we will be ready
to deny their false representations.
We cannot persist in our candidacy without
provoking fierce and unscrupulous on
slaught, and as we have no idea of reinquish-
possibility of capturing the prize it is plainly
our duty right now and here to look the pros
pect squarely in the face and decide upon an
effective campaign. We have not hesitated to
broad effort to help San Francisco, and surely
we can afford to weigh San Fran ncisco's present
aspiration fairly-as it will be weighed by the
committee-without pronouncing ourselves
piclon that we are harboring desire to de-
preciate our City's self-esteem.
Our claims will be weighed by comparison.
and 1t would be super1uous at this time and in
this place to rec:pitulate them, for they have
been set forth so often and so intelligently >
the press that every one here is conversali.
with them. But you may not be SO we'll in
formed as to the plans that will be filed in
opposition 10. u.s.. When we have expounded to
the committee all the exclusive advantages we
possess in the way of climate. hotel accommo-
dations, etc, the other fellows will take the
dooE ana endeayor to show that our strongest
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olately committee of five to be known as the
committee OF transportation. 1t shall be the
outy OF this committee to Immediately COM
munlcate with all transcontinental roads and
secure from them definite and positive assur-
ahces as to the rate they will give for trans
porung the National Committeeman, delegates
ana attaches OF the Republican Convention of
1880. Ihls committee shall make its report as
soon as possible to the executive committee.
"Mr. de Young's resolution provides for
that, said Mr.. Bouvier.
The gentleman is mistaken" retorted
Mr.. Pippy. 81 call for the reading of Mr..
de Young's resolution"
"Move we adjourn" interjected Mr..
Bouvier.
"Do hear second?" asked the chair
man.
us not Mr.. Bouvier a little hasty?' in
terrupted General Friedrich.
The motion to adjourn was allowed to go
unnoticed until Mr.. Pippy's resolution had
been put. 1t was carried, Mr.. Bouvier
bravely and sternly voting mo" Then
Mr.. Bouvier's motion was taken up and
the meeting was over.
During the debate a number of COM
munications had been passed up from the
floor. These were not read because they
were not considered pertinent to the issue
immediately before the house
Among the communications is this one
from I. S. Friedlander:
We can afford to De severely practical n our
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that the mum Der named in Mr.. deY Young' s
resolution is enough. We should not
limit ourselves to such small list. In
order to take in all the societies in San
Francisco we should have a much larger
committee. l move to amend the resolu-
tion by increasing the number to twenty
fve."
81 agree with the speaker and move to
make the number fifty" said George
Pippy. This will divide up the work.
No small committee can attend to it
properly"
''On the other hand, think that fifteen
is too many, and move to make it ten" "
said David Rich.
1T would appear to me, on reflection ~
said General Friedrich, "that even fifty is
not large enough. II this committee is to
appoint all the sub ones, it ought to be
composed OF as many organizations as
possible; localities outside of San Francisco
should also be given recognition. I move
10 amend the amendment by increasing
the number on the committee to 1O0."
Il suggest that it be made seventy five /;
nfty TO be given to San Francisco and
twenty-five to the interior towns" Mr.:
Tolle said. =
M. Cooney agreed with General Fried
rich, except that he thought the number
should be 100, as the entire State was in
terested.
Mr.. de Young, who had been patiently
waiting, his resolution getting further and
1uTtner buried beneath the load Of amend.
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ments, counter-amendments and sugges-
tions, turned at last and made a bit of
speech to bring his paper to the surface
again. He said:
I'VE are met here to organize toward
bringing the National Republican Conven-
ton to San Francisco, and not to spread
honors around promiscuously over the City.
We must organize and carry out our work
My list of fifteen is sufficient. If you in
crease it you will have mob, and whoever
heard of a mob accomplishing anything.
If you have a committee OF 100 you will
never get a quorum once a month. 1t
would take fifty-one to make quorum of
the large committee, and they would
never come together once year. In addi-
ton to the fifteen I intend to suggest a
committee of seventy-tive to have charge
of the transportation and the like. If you
want a large body to distribute honors
among you make out promotion COM
mittee, whose duties will not be very
important"
A stalwart voice from the rear of the
hall took up the argument. 1t was Mr..
Sullivan of Santa Cruz. Santa Cruz" he
said, lis the only place that has put its
name down for money on your list outside
of San Francisco. This convention is for
California first and for San Francisco Sec
ond The committee should be large
enough to take in members from the in.
terror. You can always get a quorum.
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We do not want any jealousy in it. We
are going to win, and | as humb lie
country member want to remind you of
the balance of the State. Give US, back
woodsmen, chance. Whatever rebounds
to the honor of San Francisco rebounds to
the honor of California. Let US unite Cali
fornia to get the convention that will name
the next President of the United States"
M. M. Estee smoothed the slight ruffie
that the contending members had stirred
up. 1t only took a few words. "I hear tily
indorse Mr.. de Young" said Mr.. Estee
''In my twenty years experience 1 never
yet saw a large committee ON anything
that ever accomplished anything. You
can never get quorum. We are dispos.
ing of the spoils and honor before we have
the convention.
I'VE can dispose of the spoils and honors
by having various subcommittee if it is
necessary. The general committee will
have to meet daily, and a large body will
practically preclude the possibility of the
work being done. I speak disinterestedly.
as / will not go on any committee myseif.
Let us not destroy our work by chickering's.
The East is all in favor of US, and if we pull
together we will undoubtedly win."
"Just what are we talking to, Mr..
Chairman? ?,' asked Alfred Bouvier.
1.-The chairman would say that it is not
according to strict rules" said Senator
Williams, "but-"
81 was not rising to point of order"
said Mr.. BnuyiAn az was going to call the
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previous question, prefacing the call with
a suggestion that in addition to the gen.
eral committee committee of promotion
consisting of 100 members from all over
the State be appointed"
The chairman suggested that all the mo-
tions be withdrawn, but nobody withdrew
them. General Backus was the Moses that
led them out of the wilderness.
''It is not exactly parliamentary" said
Backus, "but here is an easy way out of it.
Let US vote on the various motions, taking
the smallest one first, and if that is not
adopted we can go on voting on the larger
number until we reach the view of a
majority of the ID eeting."
General Backus' idea was enthusiastic
ally adopted. Mr.. de Youngs resolution
for a general committee consisting of fif-
teen mem bers was put and carried. That
disposed of the whole matter.
Then other committees were provided
for. P. B. Cornwall came forward with a
motion.
81 suggest" said Mr.. Cornwall, ''that a
committee of twenty be appointed by the
chair, with power to increase the number
to eighty if advisable. This committee
can be made up in part of membe in the
interior. and may be charged with the
collecting of funds and otherwise promot-
ing the project"
az move that the chair be instructed to
appoint committee of 100 on promotion
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ter, and my idea is that we should have a
committee. Mr.. Easton might then be
chairman Of a general committee. at
present he could be treasurer of nothing
unless of our consciences. l move that
the chairman appoint committee of fif-
teen-not partisan committee, but one
made up from the representative civic and
commercial bodies of the City, the various
civic societies of San Francisco, the various
exchanges, the Union League Club, the
Chamber of Commerce, the Half-million
Club, etc. What we want is a representa-
tive general convention committee. That
committee will appoint chairman, secre-
tary and treasurer, and out of it shall be
named subcommittee for its purposes
among them committee to go to Wash
ington in December and to there appear
before the National Committee.
Just here M. H. de Young stepped for
ward with paper in his hand. 1t proved
to be resolution embodying substantially
what Mr.. Bouvier had suggested.
cit is needless to repeat the old adage,"
suggested Mr.. Bouvier, ''about great minds
all running in the same channel" and
with this he accepted Mr.. de Young's
resolution. 1t was seconded, but not put
for quite time, because a number of
other gentlemen had different views about
the course to be pursued. General Backus
was the first on his feet
II do not Think said General Backus,
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desiring to see something of this great common
wealth have had most deligh tful time and
nave received such kindness and hospitality
from so many citizens that San Francisco will
always have warm place in my heart You
have wonderful State and superb City, and
you cannot be TOO proud of either
San Francisco to me is an ideal place for
holding National Convention. You have so
many advantages over any other city. Your
hotels, your beautiful parks, your attractive
surroundings, the hospitality of your people
all tend to make 1t most attractive spot for
meeting OF representative men from every sec
ton OF our great land. have never heard but
one objection to San Francisco. and that was
its distance, but 1t Is no greater distance from
the Pacific Coast to the East than from the
East TO the Pacific Coast, and the Pacific Coast
has been for forty years atte nding National
conventions in the East. 1t is only fair that
the East should come once to the Pacific Coast
am very earnestly in favor of holding the
convention here, because l believe 1t would
be great object lesson, teaching love of
country and patriotism to the delegates OF the
East to make this trip across the continent and
see what a superb and vast country we possess
one having every climate and possessing eyery
natural attraction that the world can offer.
1t is needless for me to assure you that nv
vote on the committee will be cast from the
first to the last in favor of your cfty and I
firmly believe if the Californians will send a
representative committee, making business
proposition TO the National Committee, 1t will
be accepted and the next Republican National
Convention will be held here.
want to thank the citizens of San Francisco
for their cordial and kindly attentions to me
while in the City and TO assure them of nv
great admiration OF their public spirit, of their
business enterprise, of their loyalty to their
section and to their country, and / remain,
with great consideration, your obedient SER
want, j. III. MANLEY.
When the applause had subsided H z.
Sonntag moved vote of thanks to Mr..
Manley, which was heartily given. Then
John C. Currier, on Colonel Smedberg's
motion was chosen secretary.
Mr.. Tolle promptly nominated Wen
dell Easton as treasurer. Before the nom-
ination could be seconded Alfred Bouvier
was on his feet and started the first dis
cussion of the day. at would possibly be
better to pause a moment and find out
what Mr.. Easton would be treasurer of.
OF course an objection to Mr.. Easton was
the furthest thing in the world from my
thoughts. We have not yet any funds in
our control to call for custodian. 1 have
devoted considerable thought to the mat
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CONVENTION FUND TO DATE.

The subscriptions continue TO pile up
from all quarters of the state, and the
rivalry to see who can do the bestis making
it interesting for those who are in the
movement.
Yesterday Gladding, Mclean & Co.
added $3.50 to the list, on the ground that
every stranger brought to California was
just one more feather in her cap. In such
acts we find the typical California business
men showing their hand all over the
Golden State.
In Los Angeles last night the Herald
came into the ring with 500, and the
never-sleeping Scipio Craig of the Red
lands Citrograph put himself down for $25.
Others in this City assisted in swelling
the fund, and the good work still goes
merrily on.
The record up to the beginning of this
week was:
PREVIOUS INSCRIPTIONS. .s71,ee0
Neso Subscriptions.
GLADDING, MCLEAN 8 Co... $50
Los ANGELES "HERALD" 100
REDLANDs "CITROGRAPH"., al
BROWN BROS. BOO
PACIFIC TRANSFER Co........ 400
SACHS OS........................ 26O
UNITED CARRIAGE CO...... 400
KAHN BROS, KLINE 8 Co... 100
ROTH 81 CO................... 100
RINALDO BROS. g. Com. 100
j. p. JACKSON....... 100
RETAIL HATTERS' ASsOCIA-
TON. Observation-Disclosures. 260
j. A. FOLGER g. CO.............. 100
GREY BROS. S......................... 100
GOLDEN WEST HOTEL..... 100
HALE OS......................... 100
w. X. vANDERSLICE g. co.. 100
KOHL BERG, AUsS 8
FROHMAN.............. so
NEWMAN g. LEvINSON.......... 90
GROOM g. HAGAN.. 90
HOLLENBECK HOTEL Ios
Angeles). ).......................... 100
vALLOO AQUATIC CLUB...... 100
MARK OUSE............,..... So
5. SOLOMON. N....................... 30
OAKLAND ssECHO" 20
III OAAL ..-'.oS4,oSO
Within the next twenty four hours,
through the exertions of the committee
appointed by the chairman of the meeting
at the Chamber of Commerce, it is likely
that the people of California will see soma
substantial additions to the fund.
CONVENTION RATES.
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Waiting
to Hear From fhe association.
Both General Passenger Agent Goodman
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Continued on Fourth Pa0s.
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CONVENTION RATES.
Southern Pacific and Santa Fe Waiting
to Hear From the association.
Both General Passenger Agent Goodman
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-02-01
GOOD MANNERS AND MORALS.
Both Characterize the Naval and Mil'-
tary Society Life of the Capital.

Both Characterize the Naval and Mil'-
tary Society Life of the Capital.
There are two phases of social life at
the national capital about which peo-
pie in civil life know little or nothing.
These are the army social life at the
barracks, Fort Meyer and the naval
circle at the navy yard, says the Wash
ington Post. In many respects they
are similar, inasmuch as they consti-
tute little worlds apart from the gem
eral society of Washington. The life
is free from the struggling jealousies
and heart-burnings which characterize
the outside world. There is simplic-
ity of life, sociability and refinement
which makes an army or naval station
peculiarly attractive. The hospitality
is unbounded, people are expected to
live within their means, they know ex-
actly what they are going to get, and
they gauge their expenditures accord
ingly. 1t is more like large family
bind army and naval men to each other
are among the strongest. There is al
ways feeling of comradeship among
them all which does not obtain in civil
life. The high standards of character,
courtesy and duty required officially
has it's effect upon social life.
Men cannot live beyond their pay,
beat their creditors or SANDER brother
officers without being brought to book
and held to account. The code of man.
ners and morals, therefore, is higher
than it is in most social life and among
commercial people. There are always
q lot of friendly and informal little en-
tertainments, in which people are
thrown together in a charming way,
free from the conventional buckram of
the grand functions of society. To
young girls the life is particularly at
tractive and charming. They have the
society and attention of well-bred and
well-educated young fellows, who are
always at their service and never fail
to do everything in their power to con-
tribute to their pleasure. The married
couples have pretty, tasteful establish
ments, with all the modern comforts
and conveniences and without the fear
of burglars, tramps, book agents and
thieving servants. The relations among
the families are kindly and neighborly,
and in times of sickness and sorrow
sympathy and assistance are prompt.
Of course, there is some friction at
times over the assignment to quarters,
or when some officer attempts to make
himself disagreeable, or when some
woman attempts to command the gar
rison and lay down the law to other
officers wives, or talk too much about
other peoples affairs. Offenders of
this kind are generally promptly sat
upon, and no arrogance or pernicious
gossip is tolerated. The routine of
duty of the officers is not very hard
and does not monopolize all their time.
They have enough leisure for sociallif
and time to be polite. There is none of
the hurry and scurry, the anxiety and
worry of civil life. AS rule the Off
GERS prefer duty with their regiments
and batteries to so-called soft details
in the departments. They leave that
sort of ambition to those who pull for
It
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-02-01
SOME NEW MAxIMS.
Intended Especially for the Instruction OF
the Over Educated.

Intended Especially for the Instruction of
the Over Educated.
Education is an admirable thing, says
the Philadelphia Record. but it is well
to remember from time to time that
nothing that is worth knowing can be
taught
Public opinion exists only where
there are no ideas.
The English are always degrading
truths into facts. When truth becomes
a fact it loses all its intellectual value.
1t is very sad thing that nowadays
there is so little useless information.
The only link between literature
and the drama left to US in England at
the present moment is the bill of the
play.
In old days books were written by
men of letters and read by the public
Nowadays books are written by the
public and read by nobody.
Most women are SO artificial that
they have no sense of art. Most men
are so natural that they have no sense
of beauty.
Friendship is far more tragic than
love. 1t lasts longer.
What is abnormal in life stands in
normal relations to art. 1t is the only
thing in life that stands in normal re-
lations to art.
A subject that is beautiful in itself
gives no suggestion to the artist. 1t
lacks imperfection.
The only thing that an artist cannot
see is the obvious. The only thing that
the public can see is the obvious. The
result is the criticism of tae journalist.
Art is the only serious thing in the
world. And the artist is the only per-
son who is never serious.
To be really medieval one should
have no body. To be really modern
one should have no soul. To be really
Greek one should have no clothes.
Dandyism is the assertion of the alb
solute modernity of beauty.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-02-01
RESOLUTION OF COINCIDENCE.

At the regular meeting of lola lodge
No. 81 /. o. ofO. +. held at their hall
January %, 1895, the following pre-
amble and resolutions were unani-
meusly adopted:
To the Noble or and Officers and Members of
lola Lodge No p, l. o. o F.
DEAR SIRs AND BROTHERS: We,
your committee on resolutions in the
matter of the death of our brother,
Chas. s. Moore, respectfully beg leave
to report the following:
WHEREAS, Our lodge has again
been visited by the icy touch ofDeath
and this time has called from among
us Brother Chas. :. Moore, one of our
youngest members, scarcely twenty
four years of age; thus admonishing
us that the dread destroyer is no re-
specter of age-while the old must die
the young may, and
WHEREAS: 1t is fitting that we
should place upon our records some
testimonial Of our appreciation of the
character of our deceased brother, as
a citizen and brother; and also ex-
press our sympathy for the wife, fam
lily and friends in this, their hour of
deep afllictiOn. Therefore, be it
ReSolCed, First, That in the death
of Brother Charles :. Moore this lodge
has lost worthy member, his wife
aid child loving and devoted hus-
band and father, his father and
mother true and loyal son, his
friends an Unassuming, kind and de-
voted associate and companion, and
the community an exemplary citizen.
Second, That we tender to the wife
and child of our deceased brother, his
father, mother, family and friends
our most heartfelt sympathies in this
the hour Of their great bereavement,
and express the hope that their great
loss may be his eternal gain.
Third, That as a further remark of
respect our lodge room be draped in
mourning for the space of thirty days.
Fourth, Further resolved, that a
copy of these resolutions duly certified
be delivered to the family of cur de-
ceased brother.
Fifth, And further resolved, that a
copy of these resolutions be furnished
our city papers for publication.
All of which is respectfully submit
ted. OSCAR FOUsT,
y. II. CAMPBELL,
FRANK TRAVIS,
Committee.
The Iola register. [volume] (Iola, Allen County, Kansas) 1875-1902, 1895-02-01
TO THE CLERGY OF lola

One of your number having prefer
red charges to me against the a. o.
U. w. of lola, first, that we offered an
insult to you and Christianity by in
vitiDg you to public installation of
officers ard permitting dance to take
place in the hall after the installation,
and further request us to bring the
matter before the lodge which we will
do.
By way Of an apology we desire to
make this public explanation:
The manner of installation was
placed in the hands Ofa committee
from the tJUO Orders with full power to
act, thus taking all power from the
orders as to time or manner, or as to
knowledge or detail.
Those that were present will re-
member that there was a master of
ceremonies and that he delegated no
authority to the Master Workman for
the evening. Therefore it was still in
the hands of committee and not in
control of either of the lodges.
You ask for redress from the lodge
through the paper, and as the next
meeting will not be until the eleventh
of February, without consulting any
member of the order, L offer this for
your consideration, again assuring
you that we respect the cause of Christ
as a body of brethren too highly to
desire to offer an insult to His minis
tiers or the Christians Of His:ehurches.
Yours in Charity,
J. w. DELAPLAIN, NJ. w.