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Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

terGe,d o ..arf r., n... strong
speech in which III ,od OF the merits
of W. H. Froehlich Of Was hington
county. who, he sad, had according
to tradition learned Yankee Doodle
while his good mother was trying TO
instll into HIM Die Wacht am Rhine
Mr., Froelichs popularity was demon
strated the speaker thought. by the
fact that he had been sent to the ass
semb'y twice from democratic Glib
raltar, while his legislative record was
in manner typifed by the pure
food law now on the statutes aud
which was the result chiefly Of his
labors, Seconding speeches were
made by Peter Weber of Dodge and
Charles Barker of Milwaukee.
s. D. Hubbard of Monanvi pleaded
e,oQuently for the nomiaa ion Of
Walter l.. Houser. also OF Buffalo
county, and he called attention to the
geographic desirability Of honor.ug the
seventh district which always re.
manned true to repu1,cauism also
dwelling on Mr.. Hauser's loyalty 10
party and on his personal worth II
$ Comst0Ck of Barron ard e n.
Warner Of Dane also spoke In HoUs-
er'z behalf, though briefly The vote
was as follows
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
GII1.JOHANN
GETS THERE
Named For Insurance Com
missioner.
Sensation in Republican
Convention.
Full Ticket Nominated : Treat
Succeeds COe.
mHzfHm

the republican state convention yes
terday were clothed with the great
est interest Insurance Commissioner
Frckes defeat occasioned profound
general amazement, though the know
ing ones after the occurrence pre-
tended to have known all along that
It was an inevitable eventuality He
had placarded headquarters at the
Phster that were thronged day and
night and seemingly was conducting
a campaign In the most approved
fashion; but his late coming out and
the prevailing feeling that justice de-
manded that Giljohann be given a fair
showing since he had made his can
yass on the thought that Fricke was
not to be a candidate at all combined
to complete his final undoing. Gill
iohann's victory fairly set the conven-
ton crazy for a time and after it was
all over, away down the street far
away enthusiastic small boys could
be heard shouting at the top
of their voices What's the
matter with Giljohann?' and
echoing with equal emphasis
the every ready reply He's all right
Who's all right? Gil-io-haun." It
was generally admitted that the van
ouished La Toilette fellows were not
without some reason OF victory in
CiUohaup's success, and that David
sons nomination the construction
Of The platform end Erdalps rejection
ought to thaye softened to at least a
small extent the disappointment over
the utter rout of their leader far the
gubernatorial nomination. But how
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
Da. Ham, Mel Cyp. Jer.
Total . 522h l31 2O71$ III 73
A recess till 2:30 was taken.
Attorney General.

Attorney General.
1t was 8 o'clock when the conyen.
ton was again in order. Gen F, C.
W.nkler Of Milwaukee then placed
John L. Erdall of Madison, the pres
ent assistant attorney general, in
nomination as Myirea's successor, in
the main position. He said that he
had come into frequent contact with
the attorney generals office and,
much to his sorrow, had been forced
to a very high respect for that office
and for Mr. Erdall who had person
ally done battle against him many
times. c. c. Rogers Of Milwaukee
gave a forceful seconding address,
and G E. Vandercook of Marathon,
the assistant secretary of state. did
likewise, reaching every part Of the
great hall with his magnificent voice.
j. H. Foster of Winnebago put Z.
r. Hicks Of Oshkosh in nomination,
giving a very earnest eulogy of the
man together with a pleasant sketch
Of his career, Seconding speeches
were by Walter w Pollock of Grant
county and Geo. L. Williams Of
Wood Hicks was easily nominated,
the La Toilette element turning to
him almost as a unit, The result
was that Hicks got 62l sis votes, or
81 more than enough to nominate,
since that total was 1865 12, a major
lty Of which is $50. The vote by dis
tricts was:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
stata superIntendent.

Attorney J. L. Sheron Of Monroe
in a handsome manner placed the
name of Prof. l.. e. Gettla Of Rock
county. the present library director
of the state super.ntendent's office,
for the position Of state superintend-
ent.
c. c. Rogers Of Milwaukee sug-
gested W. f Anderson of the cream
city as Just the man for the place.
senator bennett Of SheGoygan
spoke for Prof. L. y, Harvey OF
Milwaukee. whom he characterized
as a noble christian gentleman, whose
life has, been devoted to educational
affairs and who is universally beloved.
senator Stout. he said, had urged
upon Prof. Harvey his duty to accept
this nomination An earnest appeal
was made to the convention to discard
politics and 10 honor itself ana the
state by naming Prof. Harvey. Prof.
z. r. Sprague of Racine, an old ed
ucstor made a most effective address,
telling Of Prof. Haryey's great quail
tacations aud declaring that great
mistake would be made If he were
not placed In the Office since n
was willing TO accept It. \ Z. Buck
master Of Kcnosha also spoke In Har-
yey's interest.
4. H. Reed Of Merrill proposed the
name II ]. 5. Roessle- Of sauk.
dwelling especially en- the wnoleSais
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

ever they may feel. the fact remains
thar the other fact ms triumph was
most signal. il one rs - judge from
the appearance Of complete satisfa2-
uon which tho OLD party wheel
horses had after adjournm nt They
especially enjoy hayiug got J q
Treat named for chairman az the
state Ceutra, committee.
THE PROCEEDINGS.
The exposition building was by no
means So crowded when the republi-
can state convention reassemb'ei
shortly after 10 yesterday morning a.
il had been during the suharnatorIa,
episode of the night before without
delay the districts wer called for
nominating speeches for lieutenant
governor
Lieutenant Govern IT.
Nicholas Tba.er. Watartown at
torney and ne shbor of Jesse stone
made a vigorous presentation of the
claims Of the latter. and the nomiu-
alton WAS BRIEFLY seconded by r. W
spence OF Milwaukee. Chris. Sarau of
Oshkosh. whose district adjains thar
In which II. T. Tucker was twice
ected t. the assembly. and by Col
"a II. Ereu yer or Wausau h. e w d.
cocE ii Milwaukee lawyer. advocated
the nomination Of F 7. Tucker OF
Wnueha1o. and spoke ~ his choice AS
an educator a statesman ana \ mi
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
Model for the Modish.

Back and white dotted SWISS and
mousselaine de sole is employed ex-
tensiyely this season for evening
gowns, and certainly make very dam
ty CONNECTIONS. A pretty and girlish
frock worn by a petite brunette IS
composed Of white mousseialne De
sole, literally sprinkied with black SIX
dots. The skirt is made quite plain
over a slip Of white taffeta The bod
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

BIZ go when nc other republican In the
whole county was elected. The vote.
a formal one, at once followed and
before II o'clock So Stone had been
declared the nominee for lieutenant
governor. The following was the vote
by congress ior al districts:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

scented by the resoud MS committee
The minority report by the la Toilette
supporters failed to endorse the state
administration; and IL failed of ad1p-
ton on tie first ballot by q vote OF
4l6}4 TO 0t5i. This test showed the
voting pawcl Ok the EcOdelt : Iogltes
and they mmed at ly forced the nom
nations for governor after the olop-
ton OF the majority repor Of tn res
olutions committee.
a. n Long. the eloquent youue
orator of Crawford placed In Fol
lette ia nomination in a brilliant
address. sec0udius speeches being hy
Henry Cochems Of d or who made
the real oratorical hit of Tn couycu-
ton, II c. Martin II la FayeJra.
G N Popham Of Jackson and c.. T..
Rassman of Ashland; while Ira Brad
ford Il Eau Claire p1, Scodtld tn
nomination, other speakers being Al
bert Schmidt NJ Manitowoc and d
G Casspu Of Ocont0 Christian
DoeraeS Of Milwaukee spoke for C.
E EuNook ais OF Milwaukee as a
comprou%a candidate Col l. J.
Rusk moved that a formal vote for
governor be taken Long - Crawford
demanded that IL be Informal bu. th
convention ruled otherwise and tho
formal ballot was taken just al mid
night with The result mention i
above
SECOND DAY THURSDAY
Milwaukee Aug fa Up TO the
very last moment the proceedings OF
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

treasurer to the satisfaction q, !,
party. E. r. Hicks spok, us
felicitiously Of his nomination WHY ny
he admitted would not have Co. 'Sn
him had he not sought f. and -
with perfect whirlwind of a sna .,a
the best of the convention, 49,
he urged united action in the inta. a
OF party success. Mr., Giliob,1"
assured the convention of his III
cordial appreciation Of the han,
which had beeA bestowed upon him
Districts Representa-
Stone comes from the "a congra..
ional district, Davidson from the ,.
Harvey and Giljohann from the 49,
Frcehlich from the 5th, Hicks f1o1'
the 9th, Scotield from the 9Th and Pr
from the 10th. The 1st. 18th and ~
districts are not represented on 49,
ticket Stone was born in England
Froehlich and Giliohann are Of ca
man parentage and Davidson s =,
Norwegian. Scofeld is the onIv
soldier on the ticket.
The Platform.
A synopsis of the platform adoptad
is as follows:
"The republicans Of Wisconsin IN
convention assembled congratulate
the nation upon its magnificent
achievements under the wise and
patriotic policies Of the republican
party It's most signal triumphs both
in peace and in war, since the organ
ization Of that party, have been won
under its rule"
The platform then endorses McKin-
ley's administration and commends
the administration action in the war
with Spain; welcomes the return Of
peace; eXpr sses gratitude and thanks
to the brave men Of thu army and
navy who maintained the honor Of
our flag; reaflirms the declarations
Of the last republican national con-
vention and congratulates the nation
on the return of prosperity. The
administration of Governor Scofeld
is endorsed in the following para
graph;
1--WE endorse the present state adj
ministration. Wisconsin's prompt
response to the call Of the president
for troops, and the attention given
by our governor TO the details, equip
ment and training and constant So
licitude for their health and comfort
in camp and field are a source of
qualification and pride to our people"
The immediate enactment Of a law
forbidding any railroad company
sleeping car company, steamboat or
steamship company, express COM
pany telegraph company or tele-
phone company to issue or deliver
to any public official in this state
any pass, frank or privilege Of free
transportation of himself or property,
or free transmission of messages over
teleph ne or telegraph lines, and that
the giving or receiving Of any such
pass, frank or privilege shall be made
a penal offense, both as to the giver
and receiver, is demanded.
Legislation reforming the present
caucus law is demanded and the
practice Of making advance payments
from the state treasury on account OF
salaries to officers and employees is
condemned.
No plank on annexation Is con-
tanned in the platform
Cfa+a Central Com ynittee
LIST, district, C. c. Getting, w. F.
Wilder; I'd, G.. E. Bryant, T. n. Cob
man; Sd, D. T. Parker, J. A. Stone;
4th, c. N. Gregg. Robert Stevenson;
9Th, c. w. Frazier, j, F. Bruss; 9Th,
L. Ferguson, Ira Coon 7th, n G.
Foster, W. T. Sarles; Sth Chas. Rey-
rolds, Frank Cady; 9th, Norman
Black, James Houston; 10Th, l. H.
Wing, Frank Ostrander.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

w. l. Houser got IA votes in the
third district. Rice's nomination was
promptly made unanimous:
l.. II. Mead made a motion that
committee of three be named to con-
duct the nominees before the conven-
ton, Mead himself asking to be ex
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

style in which he had corralled all
honors during his college course.
The first vote, as usual settled the
after, Harvey being nominated
handily, the vote by districts being:
Har Get And ROes
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
Stone Tuck r
TotaI ............... I'D

Mr.. Tucker was esteemed the Ia
Toilette candidate. bus he got 100
less than La Toilette had the night
before, The 1st district had given
La Toilette SO votes; now it gave
Tucker but T The "a, however, gave
Tucker s., only less Jhan La Fol-
letss had; IN the Sd La Toilette had
81, Tucker 70; 4th Ia Toilette l2,
Tucker 70; 9Th La Toilette 40, Tucker
43; 9Th La Toilette II, Tucker 7; 7th
La Toilette IS, Tucker 0; Sth La Fol
lette 2212 Tucker is; 9th La Toilette
is Tucker 20; 10th La Toilette So,
Tucker 81.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

EX-Assemblyman II. r. Burdick OF
Polk was placed in nomination for
railroad commissioner by j. r. De
Garno of Monroe. Maurice McI<enna
Of Fond du Lac withdrew Hoyt A.
Winslow, also Of that place, as
candidate for railroad commissioner
since Hicks nomination for attorney
general had done all for the sixth
con gressional district that it had a
right to expect. Scion l.. Perrin of
Superior made Plea for Graham l..
Rice, also of that city, claiming that
his nomination was due to the great
10th district, while Col. L. J. Rusk
presented the name Of F. w. Buzzell
Of Chippewa, and urged the same
reasons in his behalf, as did also
w. c. Donovan of Eau Claire. The
name of j. w. Canes of Lowell was
Withdrawn, and after several second
ing speeches a vote was taken, result
ing in Rce's nomination on the first
ballot, as in every Gaze heretofore.
The vote was:
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
Secretary Of State .

After nominating speeches had been
limited to 10 minutes each and second
ing speeches 10 two for each candi-
date, the convention took up the Of
flee Of secretary of state, II *. But
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

The platform adopted endorses the
course of the national administration
and reatIlrms the St. Louis platform.
No mention is made Of the anncXa-
tion question. Two reports were pre-
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

wise. while DR.. Trevitt of Wausau,
Charles Barker of Milwaukee and
Roy p. Wilcox of Eau Claire stood
sponsor for Alfred G.. Cypreansen of
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
Speeches by Nominees
The nominees were now brought

The nominees were now brought to
the platform and received a warm
greeting. Gov. Scofe'd expressed
his gratitude and declared, with up
lifted hand. 10 stand on the platform
throughout his entire term OF Office,
II elected. Mr.. Froehlich spoke brief
~. voicing his thanks, his loyalty .
party and his desire to do his official
dirty. J. Q. Davidson declared he
wanted merely 70 say that he stood
upon every line Of the platfo~r and
would try to otrduct the ofice OF
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

CuSeu. Inc cna4r appointed =. IL
Barney of Wausau, T. l.. Newton Of
Beaver Dam and w. r. Bourne Of
Washburn.
Insurance Commissioner.
J. T. Nettleson of Milwaukee placed
Emil Giljohann, deputy insurance COM
missioner in nomination as Fricke's
successor, and several other Milwau-
keeans endorsed the proposition.
Maurice McKenna of Fond du Lac
proposed the name Of A. j, Morse Of
Ripon and c. G.. Cuttings of Racine
seconded the nomination. Attorney
General Mylrea made vigorous pre-
sentation Of the reasons why Insur-
ance Commissioner Fricke should be
renominated, showing that he had in
creased the state revenues at least
S25, 600 a year. and that he had re-
covered in back taxes 100000. be
sides doing very much else OF adyan-
tage to the commonwealth. c. R.
Bridgman of Lafayette also spoke
for Mr. Fricke. Senator bennett de-
clared that he had never seen a public
business so well conducted as that Of
the Insurance department by Mr..
Fricke The first ballot, however
gave the nomination to Mr. CLIO
ham. the vote being a tremendous
surprise. 1t follows:
Ts1faha,, More
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

A monument ir honor Of Francs
Scot Key, author OF The Sta span
gled Banner. was dedl atei a. freu-
erick. Md
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
800 81 $50 "a

The vote, also formal wa, close and
was watched With intense int rest,
The 9th district was not ready when
reached on the ro'l-cau, and after
It had been passed ana the l)-h
called Houser was ahead Is votes
The 9TH then had it in its power to
decide the question, and its vote was
of course awaited almost with ha-a4
breath. The artful 9Th fellows took
several minutes to fix its affairs and
possibly TO DO a little trading on ,.a
side and then came 10 the rescue of
Troehlich with s. votes with but 40
for Houser thus wiping on. the lat
tar's majority of Is al that stage Of
the coutes. ana nominating Fr3eh-
Itch with some a 90 spare, Wild en-
thu-asm greeted the aunouucem nj
of the victory Of the popular Wash
ingtou gentleman.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
THE TICKET.

Governor Edward Scofeld Oconto
county.
lieutenant Governor - Jesse Stone,
Jefferson.
Secretary Of State W. H Froehlich,
Washington.
Treasurer. O. Davidson Crawford,
Attorney General--E r. Hicks, Win
nebago.
State Superintendent d, Harvey.
Milwaukee.
Railroad Commissioner-Graham l..
Rice, Douglas.
Insurance Commissioner Emil Gill
johan, Milwaukee.
Chairman State Central Committee
J. 3. Treat. Green.
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25
Fricke Giljohan Nors
Total ......267 is 67S AS ia

Giljohann's nomination was made
unanimous amid the greatest enthu-
siasm Of the day
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

Milwaukee, Aug 1s-The republi-
can state convention at 70 80 this
morning renominated Governor SEQ
field IT required only one ballot TO
settle the hottest political fight that
ever waged I'm Wisconsin. THIS bal
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

ogden II. Fethers OF GAINESVILLE
made ringing speech In favor Of
nom mating Charles NJ. Hambr.ghs
of Racine for state treasurer AN
unaduterated aboriginal American
Wisconsin born. as the speaker
fellc.rously observed r w. spence
Of Milwaukee argued briefly also for
Eamhr.Eht
A. H. Long OF Crawford presented
The claims Of j. o. Davidson, also
Of Crawford, with great eloqueneA
as alta also District Attorney Sm@u
Of Vernon and C NJ Popham Of jack
$ Il. in Cypreausou' : congressional
district
pr. Dale Of Waupaea spoke FOR a.
G. Nelson. also Of that county aud
j. 7. MeGrath 81 Brown dii like
Mineral Point tribune. (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1869-1938, 1898-08-25

Total vote 1861.
Necessary to choice SCI.
Harvey 1872.
Ra lroad Commissioner.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
FAsr-MAIL EDITIONS.

There was, up till yesterday morning,
large supplies of a mixture of newspa-
per exultation and chagrin lying
around loose over the country, and all
as a residue precipitated by the Maine
incident in the harbor of Havana. The
New York and Chicago papers had lit
tie or nothing in the way of news of
the destruction of the great warship.
The so-called early editions of the Kan
sas City morning papers contained only
the same insignificant bulletin. The
Kansas City Star had not a word. The
Topeka Capital had a couple of sticks.
The Eagle received the first report sent
out by the Associated Press in full, or
something over a column, which cover
ed the entire incident. giving all the
facts and many of the details. The fast
fast mail morning editions of the K. c.
papers are but revampings of the even
ing papers. No incident or happening
occurring in the world after sunset can
get into papers that are printed before
midnight and called morning papers.
The ST. Louis Globe has also played
this same fast-mail game on its west
ern subscribers for a long time. The
only people in South Kansas and Ok
lahoma who knew practically all about
the Maine" tragedy on Wednesday
morning were the readers of the Eagle
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
MUNICIPAL OWNERSHIP.

Municipal ownership of street light
Is being much discussed in a discursive
kind of a way in many towns and cities
of the country. In very few instances
does this talk seem serious. 1t breaks
out, however, spasmodically. The latest
comes from Massachusetts, where the
state legislature has been investigating
the subject of municipal ownership. 1t
pursued its Investigations in Europe
and in twenty cities of the United
States and Canada. In Europe it
found the system of municipal owner
ship in the experimental stage. The
experiment" it says, has not been
worked out to any logical and ulti-
mate results whatever, nor can it be
so worked out for at least a score Of
years to come The committee ap-
proves the policy of municipal opera
ton of street railways, but believes
that municipal ownership of tracks,
with the cars operated by corporatio
is preferable TO the prevailing system
of private ownership and operation.
1t would be a system under which
the municipality both owns and con-
trolls the whole surface Of its streets,
whether paved with other material or
with iron. and leased TO a private COM
pany the right to run vehicles over
prescribed routes on tracks therein
specially provided
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
REAL LIVE BROWNIES.

While busy in making preparations
and essaying attempts to discover un-
lnhabitable portions Of the globe, il
seems that there exist races Of people
Of whom nothing is known to civiliza-
ton. 1t was formerly thought that a
Iace of giants lived in Patagonia. That
claim has long since been exploded. OF
the diminutive people discovered in the
interior of Africa by explorers little be
yond the fact Of their existence, is
known. That they are small. shy and
harmless is quite certain. In addition
Il he giants Of South America there
was Humboldt's supposition Of the ex-
is-ence Of a race OF pigmies in the in
terror Of that continent. His guess is
now said to have been verified by Mr.
Sullivan Of Boston, who has discovered
q remarkable race of dwarfs near the
headwaters OF the Amazon. From his
description it appears that they re-
semble the mythical Brownies The
pigmies he describes are about four feet
eight inches in height and are supposed
to be of Indian rather than negro
origin, from the color OF their skin.
which is reddish yellow. Their ap-
pearance IS ugly. They have large
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-02-18
THAT SPANISH SKUNK.

There is some criticism, coming from
Democratic sources, of the action Of the
administration in the De LONE affair.
It is suggested by them that the presi-
dent could not afford to notice so trtv-
ial affair from such an insignificant
source. These Democratic papers for
get their late good Grover and the
Sackville-W West incident. This Senior
Enrique Dupuy de LONE has written
book as wild as letter. It's on Amer
lea, and he says that our women are
not nice, and that our men are Sound
rels and thieves. While pronouncing
both to be lies, the latter could be for
given, the former never. Had Senior de
Liars book been read and understood,
his recent trouble-making epistle would
not have been necessary to procure for
him his passport to Madrid.