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Weekly independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1887-1914, 1896-02-23
An Unusual cn.c

The condition OF tho remains OF the
late JIG. Harrington to-day aroused
some doubt in the mind Of Under.
taker Conboie as to whether he was
dead or only in a state OF suspended
animation, Tho rcmaiu did not
show the least 3 ign Of decay. although
tho deceased died on r tuesday, last
DR.. Harris was called in, and he pro
nounced the remains destitute OF life.
The body was rigid, and in cases OF
snpended animation such il not tho
case:-Virginia Chronicle.
The Minneapolis Times Gays: There
has been more or lces lnmentation in
most parts Of the country over the de.
cline OF church going and wondering
what is going TO become Of us II the
weakness in faith keeps increasing.
IN Missouri they have fixed IL by elm.
ply putting good looking girls to work
no ushers in the churches. Tho i'm.
mediate effect hns been 20 call ont
tho old sinners in large numbers. II
is suggested that Il coffee and rolls
were added. the churches would
not be able TO hold the copgrega.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-26
DIR. Urwitz

DIR. Urwitz
to send greetin
Grams, now assem-
ton, which was adoptsd
Mr.. MacGregor moved
convention now proceed to tho
lection OF two presidential electofSy
Adopted.
Seth b. Strong nominated Il. l..
Wren, of Travis, as one OF the pres
idential electors. Judge Lock Nc
Daniel was placed in nomination,
but he asked that his name be
withdrawn. W. S. McCutcheon
placed in nomination Adolph Kra-
kauer of San Antonio, but he after
ward, withdrew his name. Mai.
Peck nominated Mai. Slosson, OF
Houston, and it was seconded by
S. G. Warner, of Tyler. E. p. Scott
OF Lamar, was also placed in NOM
ination by Mr.. Boyd.
T. B. johnson, Of San Antonio,
placed in nomination Robert
Hanschke Of Bexar. The rule was
suspended and W. B. Slosson was
elected an elector by reclamation.
The vote then between Mr.. Wren
and Mr.. Scott resulted in the cleo
ton Of Mr.. Scott, Mr.. Hanschke's
name having been withdrawn,
Col. j. P. Newcomb offered the fol-
lowing:
Resolved. That we send greet
ings to the defenders OF the old
flag who will assemble In Dallas
tomorrow; and the resolution was,
adopted.
j. B. Schmitz, of Denton, moved
that the thanks of the convention
be rendered the mayor of the city
OF Houston and to the chairman
for his fair ruling. Adopted.
Maj. Peck moved that now the
chairman and officers OF the ex,
ecutive committee and the four
delegates-at.large take charge of
any contests that may come up at
st. Louis, which was adopted.
After the thanks of the conyen-
tion had been voted the press Mr..
s. G. Warner moved that the band
be requested to play "Praise God
from Whom All Blessings Flow"
The band did not catch on and in
stead played "Dixie."
Tho convention then adjourned
sine die and ended one Of the most
orderly and most respectable DO
litical conventions ever held in
Texas. ...
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-26
NOTES FROM HOUSTON.

No more southern outrage reso
lutions are in order.
The national outlook is bright
for republican victory.
The platform at Houston wou Id
be a good model for st. Louis to
follow. Texas has spoken.
The 18th district is solidly re-
publican after the manner of the
Houston convention; and don't
you forget it.
The Houston convention repub-
licsns have dropped the word JEFF
ferson. They are the republican
party Of Texas.
A one day state convention is an
example worth following. A great
deal OF business can be done in one
day by business men.
Ii Mckinley wants Texas solid
let him turn his eyes to the Hous-
ton convention for results. Here
is harmony and decency combined.
1t required great self control on
the part Of the Houston republican
convention to keep silent on presi-
Dental candidates, yet they did it,
The advisory committee of 200
men should come from all over the
state; San Antonio must share in
the honor. Don't all speak at once.
San Antonio is a candidate for
the republican convention next
time. We promise to duplicate
the Houston convention in every
particular.
Every county in Texas will be
represented in the republican con-
vention next fall, recognition or no
recognition. Texas has republi-
can party.
Judge Noonan's wishes were re-
spected at Houston. The Judge
will not 60 back on his friends,
neither will the Judges friends go
back on him.
The republican machine organi-
cation of Texas has gone to pieces,
but the republican party survives.
The Houston convention is new
birth of the party.
Lilly White" is no longer a term
Of reproach. 1t Is accepted as a
proper emblem Of a pure political
representing the best
sentiment of the people.
The republican party is respon-
sible for the negro, but the negro
Is not responsible for the repub-
lican party. The negro must learn
to be partizan and take care of
himself.
II the colored man is capable of
self.government he will find the
Houston convention platform wide
enough for him to stand on. If he
wants to get rid Of bossism he has
the chance.
The Black and Tan annex of the
democracy is played out; we will
nave three distinct parties in Texas
hereafter: the republican, the
democratic and the populist. Take
your choice, gentlemen.
1t has served the purpose of the
rational republican organization
to recognize the heir APP
parent to carpetbag rule in the
outh that day is over. The peo-
lie OF the south want recognition,
md will have it.
Three pictures confronted the
Houston delegates from the stage,
Reed and Allison, yet
Tot one of them was named by any
peaker. They are working for
these men who assem-
led in the houston auditorium.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-04-26
INTERESTING SYNOPSIS Of THE PRO.
CBEDINGS OF THE CONVENTION.
Perfectly Harmonious In Every Way and
Resolved for the Good of the
Grand Party Only.

Received in Truly IitatR Fashion By OHStOnS beautiful Ladies and
DerahIy COmpmentei By IOuStOnS Democratic Executive.
Response By Orator AtWel-IiStOry of the Party
Straight Republican Principles Endorsed
and Wise Leaders Selected,
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
RE>oRTED TO FISTS.
south Seattieites Follow Georgetown's
BAD Example,.


Following close in the wake Of fight at
Georgetown a few days ago. South Seattle
experienced "a mild sensation last evening
about clock by two of It's oldest ana
most respected inhabitants participating
in q genuine Tough and tumble fight. with
absolutely no regard for any approved
prSzering rules and without gloves The
beiligerents were Capt. John Farnum, a
retired sea captain. now about - years or
age. and George Newell, the owner OF the
mill az the head Of the hay. who Is some
twenty years younger than his opponent
AnimOsity has existed between Farnum
and Newell for some time. and II culmi-
mated in a fiCht when they encountered
each other in the postoffice last evening.
The two engaged in an animated discus
sion. confined principally 70 vituperatiFes
hurled at each other, and finally had re-
sort 20 more emphatic measures than wind
10 enforce their remarks. II Is claimed
that Farnum began hostilities by kicking
AT Newell. when the latter. IN order 20
save himself from further injury, struck
Faruum. and followed his blow up With
others Of a similar character. farnum's
face was badly cut and ne vas otherwise
bruised and injured They we're finally
separated by tho postmaster anu another
gentleman present az the time, and after.
an informal hath and little rubbing
down both went home.
The quarrel originated over 4 remark
made by Newell concerning the dispose
ton Of certain money received oy Farnunl.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
SIXTH WARD MEETING.
Mayor Phelps ami Others speak to the
Republicans.

In response 10 the call Of the president
of the sixth ward club big gathering Of
Republicans occupied the office of the
Bellevue hotel building last night, and
although some little disappointment Was
fe3t az the appearance Of some speak
ers who had been expected. the gap was
uiled IA an able MANNER by home talent"
Speeches teuded e. hrcvit2. for the ground
has been SO well gone over and the situa-
ton changed - slightly since the conveu-
tion that many OF the speakers simply i'm
dofse8 the sentiments that have been pre-
vinuslV uttered
Scion 7 Williams was FIRST called upon
to address the meeting and his remarks
were chiefly about tho convention, whose
cloanness he spoke Of particularly
W. y Rinehart. who followed told tho
story of che messenger boy Who. when
asked which way The boys would vote
aaa wercd. Fur Jurdeu." When asked 10
explain his reasons The boy had replied.
Because he'll give us work, or. hp add
ed tboushtfpliv. work u.s." Nr Rmehart
spoke Of the prominence BLACK had en-
logged p Detroit. and OF the remarks made
N ths Detroit papers concerning his n0nli-
nation The Importance ~ the city etec-
tioo In its Influence on the fau campaign
was also pointed out
Mt>or Phelps. who Is q resident ~ the
sixth WBrd. was called out 20 make talk.
Tor he said he never could make a. speech.
fte eNrggsse8 satisfaction at the fairness
wifh whieh The public bsa treated him,
AlthoNgh Dee hai been severely criticised
he had no objection. because ne believed 2.
>,as sincere lie ha3 NOT bad any trouble
20 eri along people were disposed 20 he
fair ANA had treated him well Biack had
ecrtrt business cap2ctty thau himself. be-
raus- Pc has. unfortunately. been working
principally far others While Black was
the head ef q barge frm The nomination
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
ALL IN ONE STATION.
The Great Northern TO Use
Lake Shore Depot.
FIGURING ON A COAL SUPPLY
Seattle Coal & Iron Company May Fur
nish It-A New Washington
Industry.

Negotiations are gosng on between the
Great Northern and the Seattle, Lake
Shore & Eastern looking 10 the Use by the
former road OF the passenger depot Of the
latter, and while the Z - has not yet been
closed. Il Is probable shat IL will go into
effect in very few days.
This VIII De a surprising statement 10
many. for the matter has been kept with
such secrecy that even the clerks in the
various railroad Offices about town have
known nothing Of what was going on.
Now that il Is known, however, il viii
serve 10 explain several mysteries. among
them the rtlmor that President Hill intend
ed 10 buy the Seattle. Lake Shore & East
ern al the approaching foreclosure sale
OF that property. and the long and serious
consultations that have been held recent
ly between the officers of the two roads.
Another mystery which the new plan
viii throw some Eight on is the cross-over
switches lust put in. by which the Great
Northern tracks are connected with those
OF the Seattle, Lake Shore x Eastern.
When rle reporter first asked yesterday
what these meant. he was told that II was
probable he Great Northern was going 10
get its coal supply from the Seattle Coal
and Iron Company hereafter, but an in
qniry at the Office of Vice President III. r.
Talcott of the coal company brought a
prompt denial from that gentleman that
any such contract had been made.
The officers of both roads were naturally
reticent yesterday in discussing a matter
where much is involved. but admitted
that such an arrangement is pending: that
it is expected 10 go into effect March l.
and is now only awaiting technical COM
pietion.
The new Arrangement VIII be at once
economical and al least temporarily con-
venient TO the roads involved. and some
Of The rafirfead rsanpfe hnnA that may
form the nucleus for a real union depot.
1t will at least bring the trains of the
Northern Pacific. the Seattle. Lake Shore
& Eastern, and the Great Northern to-
gether al a common point. from which the
travelling public may take any one of them.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
AN UNUSUAL BREEZE.
losses Boats Around and Brings Chin
neyS to Earth.

And the wind blew" Local dialogues
were col0red with the remark yesterday.
and down on the water front, where every
change of the weather is noted with an
anxious eye, the general opinion was that
IL was one Of the hardest blows of the win
ter. Several small boats tied among the
docks were dashed against the piles By the
mad churning of the waves and their sides
smashed, and the steamer Mabel, tied mp
at the Oregon Improvement COmpany's
coal bunkers. was torn adrift. The Sound,
with its long reach or white-capped waves,
across which scudded an occasional steamer
or hardy sailboat racing along like a
whipped cur with lowered tail, presented
a magnificent sight. Scenery is not APP
p-ec.ated on the water front. and pales faced
passengers on the incoming boats could
bring up no feelings Of enthusiasm IN
speaking Of the storm. Though all the
steamers reported rough passages, no ac-
cdents OF Importance were reported.
From the suburbs came dire tales Of dis
tress. Belated citizens finding their way
homeward along unpaved walks arrived
drenched and wind-shaken TO find a Chin
ney lying In the street or few window
panes broken.
At Columbia the wind blew great guns.
About midnight large window In the
house OF Thaddeus Oxford was broken all
10 pieces, and part or the store front OF
the residence of c. K. Heplsr was blown
of and carried twenty feet into the street.
The piece was about Skis feet. and it
weighed several pounds. Al the house Of
Il. {. Brown were TWO ricks OF wood.
containing eighteen cords. and these We're
caught by the gale ard tumbled into an in
discriminate heap. Perhaps the most dif-
ficulty fell 70 the LOT Of the Seattle & Raj
nier Beach rail way. As the wind increased
trees began TO fan on ali sides. and here
and there ore would interfere with the
trolley wire. No .fHculty was experienced
until The last car was making It's trip oat,
A. the summit beyond Columbia II found
the road blocked, and was obliged TO give
the passengers, three in number, and al
women. the alternative OF returning TO
Columbia or walking on 20 their homes
Although the hour vas nearly midnight
two OF them 0raved the storm and went
on 70 Brighton H~ch. mile distant. nut
the third. Miss g - nd lived too far away
and she returned 20 Columbia When ne
wind was al SIS height, the moon shone
brightly. and the scene 70 the true lover
OF nature was Inspiring
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
IN rnE SECOND WARD.
Much Good Republican spirit seen and
Doctrine Heard.

Aenonneiis hali, on the corner Of Tween
ty-fhirf aFsau@ south and jackson stree;
Was y Ell allied last evening rs tine Repu3li-
cans 81 the Second ward. Who turned our
ca flasse q listen to the candidates for
municipal office ard other speaker Jonn
\ Brown. George +. Meacham aud r. +
Stewart we're present during the early part
81 the evening and each spoke briefly
Niimog Tucker. the next speaker. said
thai he had heretofore been ~ Democrat
and rad generally voted the straight tick
ct. 1tti matters ha8 taken such a course
~ thF eiti tha' "a man could not acg with
tug Democratic party without dlsgracing
himself fhe speaker had hopes AT one time
thet democratic ticket would he placed
in uoHfinatoin that ne could conscientious
IS glpart and work for and a Republican
tlfkei hc could honestly oppose. but hs was
disappointed. The question now was not
0itH ~ party politics but 81 decency
judge Mctillvra spoke heartily in favor
~ tfla Republican candidates. aud also
az some length IN favor OF the new char
ter
John Wiley was the last speaker lie
also heartily indoors q The candidates. htlt
waz aFstDsi the adoption u the new cha
ter. and was vigorous Go hla feplios 10
JUICE McGilKras arguments
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
FIELD OF POLITICS.
The Signs Encouraging for the
Republicans.
FIVE REPUBLICAN WARD RALLIES
WHY Gloom steals Over the Deuno-PoT,-
siIitt Headquarters Despite the
Clint Of Diamonds.

THE Jordan party were not 50 5nbf'ann
f. tins doSn-foRn precincts YESTERDAY IL
ass rglmoTcd that the cashier had esss~
peafed bslsla news anti Sunday, ana THIS
n4ag have lseen the cause ~ The gloom
And the practical politicians had a
problem 20 Hresfle ulth ia the situation of
the third ticket They had welcomes SIS
appearance on TIE scene aith gaoaifsh
gEae. ard the nomination q MF. Gilman
mad given them especial delight lie
HslI pull 4 Tot o. tiae respectable element.
they satd. and thereby weaken flax
livery sote he viii get is oEe for jordan
They realized, yesgerGags however. That
many votes they had counted for JORDAN
were going - Sir Gfua&u. Ani THIS
5ogge1 fhssr memory As 90 The origin Of
t8is ticket. which 8ad euisfelT escaped
them IL fhsif joy ogtr he capture Of the
Democratic Convention They reca8lsd
sb8t II had its birth iu the aissBst of
honest ussH A hen their cons eutHgn Was
captured ~ the jordan heeiefT and the
bitter. biting deuuneiauoH II Andre@s. the
ahiest iesdeF on faia third party tlrAet,
stiil ranAied in their minds Therefore
there vas gloom Tlere vas s4espes gloom
shen Il nas knona that seFeFAl Of the
trades unions aad resolved. without in
any Ray binding ffa members 70 either
Black or Gilman. tsaf the election of
Jordan was q menace n civic order. Even
the eiGcgf3c lights ~ Tie Demo- F0Daiisl
headquarters IL the Pioneer block and ne
SHINY sik na Of the First Har68 tan8i-
date for mayor. and the sparkle 81 hiss
dsasnands. and the effiigsnt rays from Tie
FURNISHED headpleee Of the mayor OF spo-
kane slIom DO introduced only mo
meniaFiiy disturbed the gathering shad-
8ss OF impending disaster.
The MONS % tbs itepablican city cen
trail committee. Ia The Seattle NAtt8aai
Bank bafidlng. were. az the contrary. fuii
OF tight and hustle and the hearty lsght-
Aetfteduess that Indicates confidence The
rooms were keeps open until q laEe hour
aud members 81 tie party were dropping
ia all the time from fhe different wards
II had evidently been q lively evening
outside uE headqaartefa Reports came
IN Of a ro8siug nheeting Of the Fifth ward
and ~ the sixth. the Third. the Seventh
and tho Second Several others we're an
nouDeea Tor tonight. ana the city central
COMMITTEES. their side. elaaerfuiiy an
nofAacea that when the campaign work
WAS concluded on Monday evening one
last grand raily would BIZ given in the
Ariaory, al which the First Regiment
band would riay tbs most stirring marches
70 victory ia their repertoire, and , H.
achiyely, or Mhafeom. " T. Humphrey.
john q. Barnes. 4. J. Goddard aud Others
would make speeches.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29
SEVENTH WARD MEETING.
a Good Rally and some Entertaining
speeches Listened TO.


There was an enthusiastic meeting 81
ths Republicans OF the Seventh ward at
PInckney hail last evening, and some
very good speeches we're made. John
Taylor called The meeting 70 order. and
introduced HoH. L. r. Andrews as the
first speaker He started in hy advising
every member OF ..fhe gragGest party on
earth" 10 get out and work. He wanted
the coming election 10 not only be de-
feat for The Popuilsts. but perfect AMI
slide We are going 70 open the eyes Of
the Denlo-PopBlis, party said the
speaker. so wide that they will stay open
xlth establishment for the next two
years lie f0ld how Jordan Was now
posing heforss the people as the ordinance
iafroducer. how every ordinance thar mad
been given 70 him was taken 10 bis own
private desk and there remained Jordan
never addressed the council on any sub
jsct. unless he noticed a large party OF
his symgat hizers ia the lobby He want
ed 70 talk for effect. and mat vas All.
Judge Cam Was the next speaker. Alr
Black is well-knowu 20 the people Of our
city az a business man OF the UTMOST IN
tegrity.~ said AFR. Cam. He never at
tended any al the ward meetings OF the
city 10 canvass for his nomination. The
office which hi BiiI hold was given 10 htrn.
He Rill be d candidate who goes into CT
Tee Win no i3DL8ESE 70 assE one tAN@YA
the universal one Of doing good for the
best interest Of that large business con-
Germ. the city OF Seattle. He - honor
Itself. and the only thing that can he SAID
against Frank Black * that he is too
honest"
J. Z. Moses was the next speaker He
said the present fight was not one OF party
against party. bat Of honesty and aeeency
against dishonesty and degradation. fhe
women Of the city were taking an actige
stand in this fight. True. they do rot
come out before the public but at the fire.
side they are advancing the cause OF
Justice They know how Jordan has left
his wife back East TO make her own liv-
ing for the last sixteen years. the time
he has claimed 10 IL citizen of Seattle.
They protect their own sex. and their cham
pioBs viii be their husbands, their own
kindred and they viii not be mistaken in
the outcome"
John BUshell then addressed the club.
lie said while there Was no doubt in any
one 5 mind that MIR Black would he elect
ed. there was the council to think Of
You must remember that although we
get the right man IL he can do very little
unless he has those under him VINO hold
the same Republican view. That is what
the Jordanites think about. They are max
fng a grand bluff on the proposition that
Jordan viii be elected. bat silently they
know he will not, but hope 10 have con-
troll OF the council.
Just before the meeting closed j. X
Brown, George Meacham and r. +. Stew
art came in. and were heartily received
by those present, and each responded in a
few words.
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commodity introduced by Coast manufac-
tlrers In the East. ii will meet with per-
s,stcnt opposition. bat merit, cheaphess
and usefulness will win in the long run
six years ago, wnen red cedar shingles
were sent East, the entire lumber ira
ternity of the country fought them toVsh
and nail. but perseverance won the day,
and The state of Washington ships TO the
East nearly 1900 car loads of shingles an
nually. The cedar door had the same of-
position. likewise fir. spruce and cedar
lumber. but they have come TO stay. 80
it will be with spruce tubs. and the pic
neers Will have struggle at FIRST, but
ultimate success is sure to come.
Fresh home-smolxed hams, 10 cents per
pound, today only. at Cooper & Levy $,
10i and iO6 Commercial street
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Another cold watch Given Away.

This afternoon the Chase stock company
viii repeat our FiremenH al the matinee
al Cordray's theater Real firemen rar-
ticipate. The engine returns from u fire,
and when an alarm is sent In the engine
ana men are whirled away TO the scene Of
the IRE. right before the eyes OF the au-
dience. This afternoon another gold watch
viii DE given away, similar 10 the one
given last Saturday. Every one attending
has a chance. As they enter they write
their name on a card. which Is dropped in
a locked box. This box is unlocked on the
stage and child selected from the au-
dienCe is blindtoded and draws a card.
The first card drawn is the winner.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1896-02-29

feature IS no good because Il does not
take ia the Offices X Should
George Hood. candidate Tor FIRE commits
stoner from the Eighth ward: II. r Rude.
candidate FOR alderman. ard George 5ii-
son. candidate for delegate from tire Sixth
ward. eaeh made few remarks express
ing their intention 70 serve in TIRE rsspec-
i've Offices. II elected. 10 the best q their
ability. Hood caused a laugh BY remark
ing that while ne vas nor much OF a talk
r.. some people think there has been en-
tsreIy too much Of that commodity in the
department already.