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The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
Benham for Chairman.

Nearly every one of the 1,156 dele
gates was present when the convention
was called to order by Tams Bixby,
chairman of the state central committee
Ellsworth Benham of Duluth was
nominated for temporary chairman,
and elected by reclamation. He was
greeted with hearty applause as he
came to the platform. He returned
brief thanks for the honor and TAX
ing the st. Louis platform as text
eulogized Republican principles and
candidates, the names of Mckinley
and Hobart calling forth hearty cheers.
He promised the old time Sixth district
majority, Notwithstanding the recent
detection of the young leader in that
district.
D. M. Gum of Itasca county, was
named for temporary secretary.
After the appointment of committees
on credentials, resolutions and perma-
nent organization the convention took a
recess to 2 80 p. m.
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ALBERT BERG.

Capt. Van SAINT was given a rousing re-
ception when he responded to the calls
and stated that he had no sore spots
about him, that he was Republican in
victory, Republican in defeat, and he
was proud to belong to the Republican
party.
A committee of five was appointed to
notify Governor Clough of his re-nom-
nation, as follows: Charles Marsh of
Meeker, D. Sinclair of Winona, E. E..
Corliss of Fergus Falls, j. V. Knatvoldt
of Freeborn and E. B. Ward Of Todd
county,
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Cheap Excursion Rates Via the
Northwestern Line,

To Buffalo N. Y.-On account of
the annual meeting of the National
Educational Association, excursion
tickets will be sold July 4 and 5, good
returning until Sept l, 1896.
To Washington, d. Con account
of the National Convention Of the Y.
P. S. G. E., excursion tickets will be
sold July 3 to 6, inclusive, good re-
turning until July 81, 1896.
For tickets and full information ap-
ply to agents Chicago & North West
ern R'y,
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county,
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED.
They Endorse the National Platform and
Governor CIough.

They Endorse the National Platform and
Governor CIough.
The report of the committee on reso-
lutions was presented by Chairman
Neil and adopted by rising vote. 1t
is as follows:
We, the Republicans of Minnesota, in
convention assembled, renew our pledges
of loyalty to the party of liberty and
progress, and rejoice that the hour is near
at hand for the deliverance of our country
from the evils of Democratic misrple.
We endorse most heartily the platform
adopted by our national Republican con-
vention at ST. Louis, and pronounce it to
be our rule of action and political creed;
and to the principles which it so fifty de-
clares we pledge our unqualified support.
1t is our pleasure and pride that the
greatest apostle of the Republican faith
since Abraham Lincoln, William McKin-
ley, has been selected, is our leader in the
coming conflict, and we gladly promise to
Mckinley and Hobart the electoral vote of
Minnesota.
We endorse the good, practical business
like administration of Governor David M.
Clough and commend him for his manli-
ness in office, his prompt and efficient
measures for the suppression OF crime and
for his fidelity in all the interests of the
state.
We believe in the construction and
maintenance of good roads throughout the
state, and we will promote the enactment
Of suitable legislation to that end.
We favor the taxation of unused rail
road land in accordance with the pro-
visions of the Anderson bill now before
the people.
We recognize the just claims of the Ia
boring classes and their equal rights to
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03

ST. PAUL, July 2.-The Republican
state convention adjourned at 7 80 last
night, having completed the work of
selecting a state ticket The only con-
test was ON attorney general, two bal
lots being necessary for the nomination
of Mr.. Childs. For governor three can
didates were placed in nomination.
Clough received S74 votes ON the first
ballot and the nomination was made
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03

committee was unanimous and was
adopted Sam Lowenstein, from the
committee on organization, reported in
favor of making the temporary officers
permanent, and also electing Henry
Feig of Kandiyohi county as reading
clerk. Mr.. Lowenstein put the motion,
which was carried.
Nominating State Officers.
The committee on resolutions not
being ready to report Oar Reese moved
that the convention proceed with the
nomination of state officers, which
motion carried
T. E. Byrnes of Hennepin county
took the platform and presented the
name of David M. Clough as candi-
date for the nomination for governor.
Judge Simpson of Winona followed in
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
THE BUSINESS SESSION.

Convention Not Long in Getting Down to
Work.
1t was 2 80 p. m. when Temporary
Chairman Benham raped for order and
called for the report of the committee
on credentials. The committee found
that there were contests only in Kama
bee and Morrison counties. In Kama
bee county they recommended the seat
ing of the delegation headed by A. M.
Anderson, and in Morrison that headed
by O. B. Buchanan. The report of the
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GUS delegations, and for the naming OF
nine at large by the chair. A motion
to lay this substitute on the table was
carried. Before the main question was
put Judge Thomas Simpson tried to
secure the adoption of an amendment
directing the chairman to consult with
the various delegations before making
the appointments, but the amendment
was lost, the main motion was put and
carried and the convention adjourned
at half past seven.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03

bell OF Meeker county moved that State
Treasurer August T, Koerner be renom-
mated by reclamation, and the motion
was adopted unanimously.
Hon. S. G. Comstock of Clay county
presented the name of William B.
Douglas as candidate for attorney
general. Ed Rogers of St. Paul NOM
mated Henry W. Childs for the same
Office. Nate Kingsley of Mower
county was named by Mr.. Fair of Fill
more county; Ben D. Smith of Blue
Earth county, by Mr.. w. L. Plymat.
and @. @. Haupt Of Fergus Falls was
presented by Mr.. Wyman of Anoka
county The first ballot resulted as
follows: Childs 4S4, Kingsley 213,
Douglas 1856, Haupt 1873, Smith 124.
Second Ballot Taken.
AS it took 574 votes to nominate, a
second ballot was ordered. On this bal
lot, when Ramsey county was reached,
the chairman, Eli Warner, announced
that the majority of the delegation was
of the opinion that they should abide by
their instructions to vote as a unit for
Fl. w. Childs, but DR.. Schiffman de-.
manded poll of the delegation, which
resulted: Childs go, Douglas 3, Smith
1, 7 being absent
The second ballot settled the contest,
resulting as follows:
Childs 5S7, Kingsley 1877, Douglas 1872,
Haupt 112, Smith SO.
The nomination of Mr.. Childs was
made unanimous.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
Special Attractions at Waseca As
SembIy.

The Waseca Assembly at Maple
wood Park presents an unusually at
tractive program this season, among
the many special features of which
may be mentioned an grafton by Prof.
Booker T. Washington and char
acteristic lecture by Rev. Sam Jones.
Concerts will be given by the Queen
City Band of Rochester, MINI, and
the Fourth Regiment Band of Sioux
City, and, with the many other at
fractions most interesting meeting
is anticipated. Excursion tickets at
reduced rates can be obtained of
agents Chicago & Northwestern Ry.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
Half Rates to Milwaukee.

On account of the international
convention of the B. Y. P. o., the
North w estern line will sell eXcur-
sion tickets to Milwaukee and return
at rate of one fare for round trip.
For dates of sale and further infor-
nation apply to agents Chicago &
North Western R'y.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
Disposed of Worthless Mine Shares.

JOPLIN, Mo-, July MADAME Zu-
leych has been arrested here on the
charge of using the mails to defraud.
She has many aliases, and had a scheme
for disposing of worthless lead mine
shares by which she had defrauded peo-
pie in many states.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
A Coed Show at Moderate Price
Two rlore Performances.

1t is no new discovery that there
are plenty of people who would rather
see a modest one ring circus If the
performance is good, than to attend
one OF the enormous aggregations in
which one is ;empted to look at three
things at once and in the attempt
fails to see much OF anything.
The Kirkhart-Ry show pitched
their tents at Boyer;s park yesterday
and gave two very pleasing perform
ances. In the afternoon the tent
was comfortably filed and in the even
ing there was d crowd. 1t is a good
clean show with no gambling Or fax
ing attachment, and most OF the per-
formers are entirely capable. An eX-
cellent band is a feature -Seonc City
Doilu Journal. = Maukato Monday
July 6.
Thu host Yr,1Sip pyqr Dl9Vpd at, the
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03

an eloquent speech nominating Captain
Samuel r. Van SAINT.
Senator Knatvold nominated John l..
Gibbs of Freedom county. There were
several seconding speeches and then a
ballot was taken, resulting as fol-
lows:
The Vote for Governor.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
Made 1t Unanimous.

Mr.. Sinclair, on behalf of Captain
Van SAINT, moved that the nomination
of Governor Clough be made unani-
nous, and the motion was carried.
William Henry Eustis of Hennepin
county was called to the platform and
made characteristic speech, which
was greeted with cheers and laughter.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
II you are going to Buffalo bear in

1T you are going to Buffalo bear in
mind that the Omaha line offers, be-
sides the lake route, the best equipped
all rail route to be found. One fare
for the round trip, $500 added for
membership fee in National Educa-
cational Association Tickets will be
sold July and 5. Call on the agent
for further particulars.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
SUCCESSFUL ENTERTAINMENT.
Reveries of Bachelor Draws a Large
House.

The warm weather did not appear
to keep many away from the opera
house last night, and very fair sized
audience was present. The enter
tainment was one which was pleas
ing to all.
The opening scene was represen-
tation of living statuary, as follows:
Diana, Miss Bierbauer; Nydia, Miss
Menth; Sappho, Miss Boegen; Hebe,
Miss Patterson; Flora, Miss Firestone.
This part was we'll received.
John r. Thomas, the popular CASH
ier of the Mankato National bank,
turned out to be the bachelor, and
occupied bachelor apartments. While
reclined in an easy chair, curling
smoke wreaths from a fragrant
Havana, ia number of pleasant rever
les passed before his mind, represent
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
DAVID NJ. CLOUGH.

unanimous. For lieutenant governor,
John l.. Gibbs won on the first ballot,
while Secretary of State Berg and
Treasurer Koerner were named by
reclamation.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
The State Committee.

The matter of the state committee
was then taken up. A motion was
made to have the chairman appoint a
state central committee, consisting Of
one from each judicial district. Sena-
tor Greer offered a substitute for the
selection of such members by the vari-
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
lhe benefit and protection of the law.


E. A. Whitford of Dakota county pre-
sented the name of Charles F. Staples
of the same county as candidate for
lieutenant governor. W. W. Boggins
OF Norman county named Andrew
Grindeland of Marshall county. Sena-
tor w. A. Sperry of Steele county
named John l.. Gibbs of Freeborn
county
AT this point the committee appeared
with Governor Clough, who was re-
, ceived with hearty cheers, the band
playing ''Hail to the Chief" Governor
Clough read long speech of thanks for
the honor conferred, which, he said,
had been sought for and was priced as
the greatest honor that could be con-
ferred. At some length he reviewed
party principles.
The ballot on lieutenant governor re-
suited: Gibbs 773, Staples 14o, Grinde-
land 223.
Dakota county moved that the nomi-
nation be made unanimous and the mo-
ton prevailed.
Berg and Koerner by Acclamation.
For secretary of state Hon. Jens
Grondahl of Goodhue county nominated
Albert Berg as his own successor. Mr..
Oldberg of Carlton county, on behalf of
Mr.. Martin, the candidate Of that
county, seconded the nomination and it
was made by reclamation. Mr.. Camp
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03
THE TICKET NAMED.

Governor David Nj. CIough
Hennepin County.
Lieutenant Governor John L. Gibbs
Freeborn County.
Secretary of State Albert Berg
Chisago County.
Treasurer August T. Koerner
Meeker County.
Attorney General III. w. Childs
Ramsey County.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03

Society girl. Miss Nellie Mills
Old maid. .....'............;.M Mrs. RE. Brown
brlue.. Miss Iva PatterS on
Wearying of these, he fell asleep on
a couch, when all of the forms appear
ed in his dreams grouped about him and
seemingly endeavoring to awaken the
tender passion in his marble heart,
the old maid being particularly solicit
tOus.
The scene was beautiful one, the
costumes making the effect striking.
Next came rural band composed
of young men fancifully dressed The
sweet strains which they discoursed
so overpowered the audience that an
encore was given.
Twenty young girls performed a
hoop exercise ina pleasing manner.
Dora Lulsdorf gave an exhibition of
club swinging showing that her father
is not the only proficient one in the
family in that line.
Three little couples danced a min
uet in manner most pleasing to the
audience.
The Boys Brigade of the Presbyter-
ian church, under the excellent lead
ership of Capt. Osborn, gave a very
fine drill. This company is uniformed
and has made great progress in the
art military, and Capt. Osborn is to be
congratulated on his success as COM
mander.
Leo Carney, Warner Baker, Roy
Andrews and Burt Rost acted out a
comic song very nicely.
Katharine Hubbard and Minnie
Schoyen gave we'll rendered musical
| selection.
Four little girls followed with an
other comic song, which took we'll
with the audience.
A scarf dance by bevy of young
ladies was very artistically executed
Miss Iva Patterson was soloist.
The Brownie acrobats brought
down the house.
The entertainment closed with a
grand march participated in by those
on the program. Mrs. H. A. Patter-
son was at the piano, and Leo Carney
sang solo so we'll that he received
an encore.
Great credit is due the lady having
the entertainment in charge, Miss
Magill.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1896-07-03

The best music ever played at the
A. O. wv.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

ALTHOUGH the opening of the
Worlds fair 1900 is four years off,
Paris is preparing already to look her
prettiest on that occasion. A number
OF new parks are being laid out, and a
good deal of tree planting has been
begun that promises more shade and,
OF course, more little tables for visit
orS and Parisians alike.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

early yet, and it will not take the
uncertain ones long to make up their
minds when they behold the exodus
from the Twin Cities toward this
line. The Duluth Short Line is also
the peoples popular route between
ST. Paul, Minneapolis, Duluth, West
Superior, Saltwater, Taylor's Falls
and other points. 1t runs fast and
finely equipped trains at convenient
hours smoothly between terminals
where close connections are made
with trains running in all directions,
and runs through very picturesque
district, so that it is favorite route
with the business man and the
pleasure seeker Hence it is always
best to take the Duluth Short Line
and 60 with the people. Ticket
agents will always be glad to furnish
maps, circulars, time tables and
general information, or they may be
had by writing to W. A. Russell,
general passenger agent, St. Paul,
MINI.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22
Reading"

said Lord Bacon, ''maketh full
man." That is, a man of knowl-
edge. knowledge is power.
Do you want to be powerful?
Textbooks in school furnish
knowledge, but they can give
only the skeleton. The flesh
must be put on by the teacher
Tor by reading), in the way of
illustration. To get this addi-
tional information one must read
many special books, which are
not to be found outside of big
libraries. Each month the Bur-
lington Route issues printed
sheet containing articles of thirty
to forty lines, compact, reliable
and interesting, on geographical
scientific and historical subjects.
If you send your name and adj
dress to w. j. G. Kenyon, G. F,
and P. A., St. Paul, Mimi, one
of these sheets will be sent to
you every month during 1896.
N. B.-The Burlington Route
is the best line from St. Paul
and Minneapolis to Chicago or
St. Louis.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22
Always Somebody's Move.

Now that spring is with us, every
thing is on the move, from the
campaign to the household goods,
for this Is time Of year when the
householder feels that it is time for
him TO take another base. Many
people are sitting up nights, thinking
about summer outings and wonder
ing where to go. It should be evident
to them that the place to go is some
where on the line Of the Saint Paul &
Duluth railroad, which is studded
with summer resorts of all sizes, from
White Bear to little hooks ''far from
the madding crowd" However, it is
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22
Timber Land, Act June 3, 1873.
Notice for Publication.
United States Land Office, Duluth, Mimi.

United States Land Office, Duluth MINI.
February 10, 1885,
Notice is hereby given that in compliance
with the provisions of the act of Congress Of
June 3, 1878, entitled IAN act for the sale of
timber lands in the states of California,
Oregon, Nevada, and Washington Territory"
Is extended t to all d the Pu6,lc LANG states by
county of ST. Louis, state of Mimi, has
this day fledin this office his sworn state
ment No 2799, for the purchase of Lot of
section 10 in Township SO north of
Range No. IL West, and will offer
proof to show that the land is more valuable
for it's timber and stone than for agricultup-
al purposes, and to establish his claim TO
said land before the Register and Receiver Of
this office at Duluth, Minnesota on Thurs
day the 10th day of April, 1896.
He nrmes as witnesses; Alex Frazer. John
Donivan. Robert Whiteside. Neil Bowie and
James Bale, all of Duluth. Mimi.
Amy and all persons claiming adversely
the above described lands are requested to
file their claims In this office on or before
said 18th day of April 1896
2-12 4-15 A. j. TAYLOR. Register.
G. P, Maginnis. Atty.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

Ely Lodge No. 220, I. o. o. F., and
all brothers Of the order are respect
fully invited to meet in our hall Sun
day morning 26th inst, it being the
77th anniversary of our order, for the
purpose Of attending service at NJ. E.
church of this place in a body. BY
order Of the lodge.
w. e. PIKE, n. G.
w. j. COWLING. Sec'y.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

MAJOR BALDWIN says he cannot
afford to make the run for congress
man in this district. He is right.
There is but little satisfaction In 1t
for him.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22
A Sure Sign.

Sure Sign.
A country minister remarked TO his
wife Sunday noon:
"There was q stranger in church this
morning"
"What did he look iker' asked the
wife, who was . woman first and .
minister's wife afterward.
II didn II see him.
"Then how did You know thsrs wa
stranger therer
IL found q dollar bill in the contrib0-
lion box. "-zion's Herald
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

MR. AND MRS. VIM.
VIM Marble Chilly
old theatrical family the Oldest in America
with
Marbles grandfather William
Philadelphia and Holidays theatre
ing before Washington
married sisters that Mr. Marble
his
him the first in his - r
Ella Marble has life dramatic
play
stamps her OF the best leading actresses of America
At Temperance Hall all this Week
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

The man who caught the 4O-pound
fish "that got away" has already
made his appearance, now that spring
is coming and the lake shows signs Of
breaking up,
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

SOUTH AFRICA possesses the wealth
lest man in the world. He is worth
$340, 900, 900 and in 1878 was in debt.
He may possibly get into debt again
before he knows it.
The Ely miner. [volume] (Ely, Minn.) 1895-1986, 1896-04-22

AT the time G.. A. Towne was run
ming for congress against Major Bald
win, it was conceded that he was a
brilliant orator, but many said he
would not be as good for the district
as was Major Baldwin. Mr.. Towne
has already done more for his district
than any congressman in the state.
besides looking after the personal in
terests OF number of pensioners.
Hutchinson gazette. [volume] (Hutchinson, Kan.) 1895-1902, 1896-03-05
SOUND SENSE.
Eternal Vigilance Is the Price Of Lib
ertY.

Eternal Vigilance Is the Price OF Lib
ertY.
Missouri World: This paper has re-
peatedly advised the silver men of the
old parties who could not see their way
clear to poin the peoples party, to with
draw from the goldbug parties and form
party of their own, and expressed the
belief that If they would do so nothing
could keep them and the populists from
coming to an understanding. We said
that when old party ties were severed
they would not see so much in the popu
list platform that was Objectionable to
them. When the single plank platform
was first advocated we asserted that
the money question in its broad sense
was alone worthy of a dozen cam
paigns. But we opposed tie one-plank
move. The party was advancing rap
idly on the Omaha platform. The rail-
road and government loan and postal
bank propositions were dear to many
of our people These principles Of the
party had gathered to us, we had reason
to believe, large per cent Of our
strength. They were concrete and
caught the attention of people whose
attention could not be attracted by the
abstract money question. They were a
great aid to the party instead Of him
drance, as the one plank men thought
While the question was up for discus
sion the bimetallic party was formed
at washington City. In its platform
there was none of the alleged objec-
tionable planks of the Omaha platform.
We hoped this new party would be able
to gather round its banner millions Of
voters. But from all appearances It
proved a complete failure. One trip
across the continent by Mr.. Sibley and
little was heard Of it afterward.
The silver men-most Of them-who
had abandoned the old parties found 4
suitable place in the peoples party and