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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15

Xmas gifts in brooches and miuiatui e
photographs.
The Modern is the most reliable
place to buy shoes up-to-date and
good wearers.
Best work in the city at c. Z.
Smiths studio for from 81 to $12 a
dozen Call early for Christmas orders.
Telephone 1872. opposite Harper
house.
Anything desirable for holiday gifts
n diamonds, watches and jewelrv at
Bleure's, the up-to-date jeweler. 1908
Second avenue.
Give him a watch charm or pair of
cuff buttons with baby's picture on
them. 1t makes a proper gift for
Xmas. NJ. T. Free.
The Tri-City Labor congress COM
mittee had a meeting during the week
with Silberstein brothers, of Daven-
port and the outcome will proba bly, be
satisfactory all around.
Christmas shopping made a pleas
ure by looking over our Nmas gifts.
ANY and everything in the jewelry
line can be found at our store. Fred
w lAC ]
Don't wait until the last few days,
but place your order now for one of
those pretty watch charms or pair of
cuff buttons with your friends pic
ture in them. NJ. T. Free.
Bonnie Bahen, aged II. son of Mr..
and Mrs. James j. Bahen, 524 Twen-
ty-second street, while wrestling with
playmate yesterday. fell in such q
manner as to break his collar bone.
BOYS are hard on shoes. but our
Good Luck saoes will wear longer
than anything you have ever bought
for the boys at $3.50 and 81 65. The
Leader, sole agent, opposite Harper
house.
Augustaua college will close in all
departments for the holiday vacation
next Thursday. The collegiate and
business departments will have two
and the seminary three weeks vaca-
ton.
,Jakey thinner was arrested yester-
day after n Don for peddliDg spectacles
without a license. 1t is said that
Chief Miller's men have profted by
Jakey's experience and can now view
things in a new light.
Wool soles, 10 to % cents; mems
shoes, special %, child's shnes SO
cents, mems leather boots $3.50, mems
slippers so cents. ladies' rubbers,
crack poor heels, special ladies' shoes
Sl.9S. at Dolly Bros. Open evenings,
307 Twentieth street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
LIKE SEISMIC SHOCK
Quantity of NitrogIycerin Ex-
plodes in a Railroad
Camp.
CONCLUSION FELT FOR A MILE
Number of Laborers Knocked
Down, But No One Is
Seriously Hurt.

What might have been a very seri-
Gus explosion occurred yesterday at a
point on the D., R. l. & n. w. rail-
road about a mile from Carbon
Cliff.
The construction force is blasting
through a hill at the point named
and is using nitroglycerin. A guam
tity of the explosive was placed near
an open fire to warm, when il became
ignited and exploded with concus-
sion that was felt for mile or more
Men Knocked Down.
No one CHANGED to be near enough
to get seriously hurt, though several
workingmen were knocked down and
windows were broken in nearby
houses
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
THREECAMPS OPPOSE
And One Supports Woodmen So
ciety Reserve Fund
Proposition.
MEETING OF 300 LAST NIGHT
United Worknen May Change
Policy acknowledgements
of New Idea.

The proposition to create reserve
fund was voted down, 81 to 10, last
night by Island City camp No. 800,
NJ. W. A. All the Rock Island camps
have now expressed themselves on
this important question. But one
out of the four-the head Office camp
voted in the affirmative. Judging
by the returns so far received from
the jurisdiction. the proposition will
be defeated three to enc.
Camp 800 elected officers as follows:
Consul-G II McKown.
Advisor-H. NJ. Johnson.
Banker-David Smith.
Clerk-E. F. HeIpenstell.
Escort-R q. Hudson.
Charles Oberstaller.
Sentry-Otto Lincke.
Manager (for three years)-George
Rettig.
ysicians-Drs. c. Bernhard, E
Bradford, j. DeSilvia and j. Burk-
hart.
Delegates to County Camp-G. II.
McKown, L. F Helpenstell, &. w.
McCaskrin, William Hause, G. II.
Seidel, II. NJ. Johnson, Thomas Hare,
u. II. Smith, George Rettig, G. Lat
tig. G. Schmidt, Henry Thode, DIR.
f Bradford. Carlton q. Taylor, c. G..
Pinkerton, j. O'Connor. Charles O5-
wald, G. w. Horton and l. Drack-
Alternates-R. Helpenstell, William
Mold. +. Skinner, Albert Branden-
burg, Emil Schieberl, Walter Smith.
John Schmidt, John Hetter, S. &.
Ill
C. ID. Clark, y. ID. Showalter, j.
Walters. John Trenaman, Edward
Brandenburg, George Petit, George
Ritchey, James Wynes, q. f. Mueller
and George Helpenstell.
WOrkmen's New Plan.
The national officers of the Ancient
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
TOPICS OF THE TOWN.


Julia.
Page 10 it.
It's on page 10.
Skates at Wilcher's.
Holiday goods at Lloyd's.
Davenport has 1873 saloons.
Open tonight. Dolly Bros.
Buy a home of Reidy Bros.
For insurance E. j. Burrs.
For real estate, E. j Burns.
Ask for Rock Island Girl cigar.
Miss Byrnes for fine millinery.
Sorghum mola sses at Horizons.
Canode's for fine pocket cutlery.
1See NJ. L. Frees display on P age u
List your property with Reldy bros.
Call for La Flor de E. L. D., 10 cents.
Canode's for elegant holiday pres
ent5.
Fresh barrel of sweet cider at Hor-
toms.
Grand Xmas sale of choice millinery
at Miss Byrnes'.
If you want your property sold list
It with Hull & Co.
Women's good heavy sole every
day shoes on new style lasts at 81 a
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15

Kid Gloves.

All the latest shades now in stock.
75-dozen MARLBOROUGH, fine kid
gloves, black, white and all
colors, pair SI.OO
PERKINS, REAL KID gloves, finest
made, complete line of colors
to select from, pair, $3.50 and I.25
If you don't know what size or color
to8get, buy KID GLOVE CERTIFI-
GATES.
These can be redeemed any time,
for quality or quantity as specified on
certificate.
For Sale at Kid Glove Counter
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
POrfierreS for Christmas

New and handsome things in derby
and oriental curtains. American
silk portierres, very rich, equal to
any imported curtains at go to $50
per pair. at, per pair $40,
80 80 and ..... S.25
Oriental tapestry portierres, very
specially priced at IS 81, 1918
and ...........-... aJ.06
Genuine derby Portierres, special
lots at 1913, 3.36. 2.57, 2.15,
1.9S and, Per pair. ....... L4S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Dress Goods,

Handsome new materials just
received for Christmas.
Plain and Silk stripe ChaIIIes.
The haudsomest designs ever
made are now on display
at per yard, sc, 75c and soc
Plain French FIanneIs.
The swell shirt waist ma
terial, very special at. $50
Dress Patterns In Fancy Boxes.
800 elegant dress patterns at
very special prices-serges,
henriettas, plain and fancy
suitings in blacks and colors,
about rs per cent under reg
ular prices. at, per pat
tern. 1915, So. SO, $29S
and ......... 81. OS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Nc CABE'S
Sensational Six Sale.

Monday morning at 9 O'Clock
while the lot lasts we offer 600
yards of'satin duchesse in beau
tiful evening shades.
500 yards of plain talfeta silks,
five colors and the best quail.
ty made, an absolute saving
to you of SOC yard. If the
color you want is there. The
entire lot will be on sale Mon
day at Q O'Clock, at, per
yard. ............. 4SC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Christmas Books.

Christmas books have sold by the
thousand. For this weeks selling we
have about 5000 specially selected
volumes at prices that you will find
only here.
500 handsome cloth bound 16 mos.,
standard works by popular
authors; the usual 25c kind E. nc
600 s mo. books, bound in cloth,
with gold titles, at. ..... I5C
Special line of gilt top, s mos by
such authors as Sand Fielding.
Scott, Dickens, Dumas, Hugo,
Irving, etc You know the
usual price, here. .... roc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15

If you have ever seen child in the
agony of Group you can realize how
grateful mothers are for One Minute
Cough cure, which gives relief as
soon as it is administered. 1t quickly
cures coughs, colds and all throat
and lung troubles. B. H Bieber,
Hartz IL Ullemeyer.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Perfamery for Christmas.

I.gnd borg's high priced per-
fumes, rare and lasting odors,
here only at the special
holiday price, per ounce. $50
Fine triple extract perfumes,
10 of the best odors, per
ounce .... ISC
Fancy box perfume, special holt
day packages, very dainty,
at i5c. sSc, 25c, 15c
and -...- ..-.. go. IOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
basketball at the Y. Nj. c. A.

The Professional men defeated the
Mistix in game of basketball at the
Y. NJ. c. A. last evening, 10 to 5.
The game was something of sur
prise, being the first played by the
winners, who are composed of four
high school professors and DR.. F. 81.
First. The teams lined up as follows:
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15

Now is the time to order your otter,
beaver or seal skin jackets for Christ
mas gifts. We can save you money on
furs. Richters, furriers, Davenport.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Christmas Rugs.
Rocking Chairs.

Some splendid Christmas things
here. Come quick
Solid oak, large arm Rockers,
fancy leather seat -. 10y
Mahogany finish Rockers, polished,
large arms, carved spindles, up
holstered seat. Compare these
with any 81 ones you ever
saw. only 10 left, at. .. 2.ZS
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Books for Boys and Girls.

Special line of Henty, MayneReid
Optic and other popular story
writers, most attractive cloth
bindings at ...........2 Csc
All the Use Henty books
Beautiful story books for children,
paper and linen, board and flexible
backs. profusely illustrated, at
15c, 10c, Sc, sc and. . SC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
For Christmas Gifts

We have handsome photo al
buns at 81 %. 1 6S. -,
125, 9Sc, 75c and $1,000. soc
This is a special purchase at
30 cents on the dollar. Every
one of them worth double oar
price.
Fancy glove boxes at. =. 20C
Collar and cuff boxes up
from -. ........ .... CSC
Work boxes up from 80. $50
Combs and brush trays, toilet
sets, fancy mirrors, ebony
brushes, handsome picture
frames. etc, etc, are spread
out over our main aisle for
Christmas shoppers
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Fancy Goods Department

600 YARDS DRAPERY SILKS worth
75c-a yard al. the finest tl'wer
and oriental designs, per yard. 4SC
Finished Pillows Reduced.
SIS. 90 to $500 handsome embroidered
fancy pillows reduced to close
quick at 81 90, 50 SO
and. ............... ......$3. rs
ORIENTAL PILLOW TOPS, with
back complete, while they
Beautiful collection of high art,
needle work, lace work, leather work,
and dozens of new things not to be
found elsewhere.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Fa0cy Screens.

Dark oak. 3-panel screens,
full size, $l.25 and. -. CSC .
Dainty fire screens. 95c, F:
75c and. .......... 45C /:
Japanese GOLDEN broidered A. !:
panel screens, very hand
some. ........ =. $3.0S
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
PefffcOatS

Make good presents.
Monday and while they last we will
sell Italian cloth Petticoats worth
$50 and $1.75 at Sis
and. 81 nm
A splendid stock of the higher
priced ones.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Christmas Linens.

Christmas Linens.
soc PER YARD-For your pick of six
choice mum bers of full bleached
all linen table damask, remark
able values, at per yard .... soc
0oC PER YARD-For regular 81 25
Satin Damask. 72inches wide, beau
tiful patterns and qualities at
per yard Observation-Disclosures. 06C
SPECIAL NAPKIN BARGAIN-&1
for 81 so all linen napkins, about 20
dozen in all, so come quick.
A lot of Roman embroidered pillow
shams and scsrfs, values up to soc.
They will make good Christ
mas presents at-.... -. 25c
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Mems Neckfies and MDffIers.

Mems Neckfies and MDffIers.
s GROSS-1152 TIES received Sat-
urday morning. An exceptionally
advantageous purchase of Chicago
manufacturer sample dozens of ties.
All the latest shapes. richest, heav-
lest silks, at Just about half regular
price.
TICKS, FOUR IN HANDS, FULL
BAND BOWS, IMPERIALS, manu-
featured to sell at soc. AL,
all, all 20 at ............ CSC
HANDSOME TIES in all shapes. the
latest effects, made to sell at Zoe to
81, choice of all at. .... Soc
10 DOZEN DARK CASHMERE
muttiers I5C
Silk mufflers. black and white
brOcades 42C
THE NEW HARVARD mufilers, made
of best silks and satins, satin
lined ........ -. ... SOC
Mems fancy suspenders with
solid silver buckles. ... z5C
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
800 Pieces Fancy Ribbcns

Also elegant double-faced plain double
faced plain satin ribbons all
colors, worth up to CSC per yard CSC
Narrow satin ribbons. all colors,
per bolt. .......... IOC
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Jackets

Are always sensible gifts. Two strong
lines taken from our higher priced
garments.
AT So, Kersey, Boucle, Cheviot and
Melton Jackets, Just as well made
and tailored as $50 ones.
about oO at. .............$5.O 90
AT 1902, splendid Kersey and Che
viot Jackets, all silk lined, garments
from the $I2, SO and SlS
lines about ~ at OF
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
SILK Dress Skirts.

Elegant for Christmas-we mention:
Fine black figured taffeta and gros-
grain skirts handsomely made in
a mum Der of styles. For the Christ
mas sale we price them at
$40 and - ~ &. so
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Pocket Books.

We call particular attention to
our special item here. Pocket
books of real seal, walrus.
Morocco, goat, alligator and
fine grain feathers, all made
in the best possible man
ner, very special holiday
price. .-.-.-........... soc
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15

WafCh Talk
of great importance to prospective
buyers.
Mems Gun. Metal Watches
fitted with celebrated Elgin move
ment, worth $40 anywhere
for. ...... ...........S6.5 SO
Mems Solid Gold and q old Filled watches
fitted with best American movements,
special bargains not to be found
elsewhere, at from $50
to. ............ ........ 600
Finest Railroad Movements and Cases
on up to 500.
Ladies' 25-Year Gold FILLED
watches with best of 7-jewel Ameri-
can movements, enameled chate-
lain, $l2; handsome designs
$4o 10 SUI
Fine Selection of Ladies' Solid Gold
watches in the new popular
sizes, $40 down to-. -. $500
Boys Watches
guaranteed to be reliable time pieces,
great selection at $3.50,
$1.75, $3.50, 1925 and. -. LOO
Diamonds.
Right now is the time to buv dia-
monds. and we believe that buying r.
great many. as we do, and for cash,
we can save you money.
Diamond studs. rings, pend
ants and brooches $3.50 down
to.................... $40.
Silver and other Novelties.
Suitable gifts for ladies and gentle
men to be found here galore.
Solid gold scarf pins, $40 to Csc
Military brushes with large
mirror in fine leather case .3.Z5
Sterling silver manicure pieces
with stone settings . I5c
Clocks.
Handsome gold clocks. small sizes,
$3.50, IS, 81. $3.50, 81
anu IZ6
Ansonia, Gilbert and Seth Thomas
mantel clocks, latest designs.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-12-15
Place Your Order Now.

fNtIFIGF' y. IdusUH' uIlVIS'o' ANJU'
and Frank Weiss.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

ing convention was TO be held. on June u going
through Columbus. where I met Governor Chase
the station. He wanted me 70 stop over ana
so with George HOadly, later Governor OF ONO,
friends at Canton, who going TO Phila delPnia
waiting for me. I did not halt arrived az
Canton and then proceeded with my trIehcs 10
Philadelphia.
After the train had reached the summit OF the
Aleghenies there came cold rain On tIe Train
with me were a number OF Pennsylvania delegates
including the late Senator Blair, or huntington
and General Jackson, who was later in command
were alarmed al he prospect OF chills, owing 70
the damp weather, and quart bottle OF WhlSAeS
7 placed AZ their disposal made snort Work OF
I laughingly presented them the empty bottle Wnen
on arriving at Philadelphia found the city
crowded. and I assigned TO quarters a. the
St Lawrence Hotel in Cherry-st. The only Ohioa IS
with George Spaulding, or cleveland
the state; Robert Neal ST, OF Columbus, and
Judge Swain late Of the United States supreme
Court. with whom I spent many pleasant hours
Among the dozen delegates from Pennsyl-
vania Thaddeus Stevens, or Lancaster, one
OF the most interesting characters have ever met
This cIubfooted statesman was a great power IN
Congress. He urged the Ohio delegates 10 do their
the honor OF supporting the candidacy or
tee OF the United States Supreme Court, for Pres
dent, but II soon found that the majority OF
the Convention was IN favor OF Fremont Some or
the PENNSYLVANIA and Ohio delegates were not very
cordial in yielding 20 the Fremont supporters
However the Convention passed on in thor
oughly good spirit. There were marked indications
at that time of the Atlantic states supporting
Buchanan, and in the election Fremont Was de-
TWO guests OF my friends from Canton arrived
at the Convention among them James A SaXton,
the father OF Mrs. Mckinley, and he roOMed with
at the ST. Lawrence
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18
NETWORK DAILY TRIBUNE. MONDAY JUNE Is. 1900

and Burr Mattice Oneonta Alternates:
lanes h Callahan. Schenectady. and Isaac w
AKIId Distrtct-Delegates Leslie ". Russell
SSsahIon, and w. W Worden, Saratoga Alternates
Jamestown
XNIIId Observation-Disclosures: Charles f. Johnson.
rats burg. and Frank s Withsrbee, Port Henry.
maine. Hin View.
XXIVth District-Delegates: George B. Sloan
Oswego, and Elon r. Brown. Watertown. Alter
mates; p: ". Culiinan Oswego and William Il
johnson Port Leyden
-NNNth District-Delegates: John c. Davies,
camden. and John NJ. Budlcng Schuyler. Alter
mates: Watson T. Dunmore, Utica, and P. J. Nc
Evoy. Little Fails
XXNIth District-D Delegates: John W. Dwight
dryden and George .. Meade. Walton Aiteruates
=. j. Knapp. BinEhamton, and ". z Johnson
Waverly
K2<VIIJh District-Delegates: Hendrick s. Holden
Syracuse. and Francis IL Gates CAitJenaneo. Al
ternates: James W Epson, Baldwiusvilie, and Eu-
gene r Sisson Hamilton.
XNFIIIJh Observation-Disclosures Serene E. Payne,
Auburn and Charles T Saxton. clyde. Alternates:
George R CornWeU Penn yam and Charles z.
Mill2keu. Cau1nGagua-
NAIXth sJricI-Delegates: John F. ParkhUrst
Bath. and ]. B. H Mongtn. Waterloo Alterna res:
Charles A Sloane, Montour Falls. ard Seymour
Dexter. Elmira.
XXNth District-Delegates: s Benedict Whitlock
Warsaw. and Arthur c. Hastings. Niagara Falls.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

Of men that have been suggested as At 70 tall
the ticket. 1 have been greatly surprised that
no mention has been made OF of the men
who is most available and best fitted for this
office
Robert T. Lincoln, Of Illinois, would be an
ideal candidate. That he is a Of signal
ability and in whom great trust be reposed.
the magnificent manner in which he has
Quoted the affairs of the great Pullman company
amply proves. He is eminent lawyer. and
both as Secretary Of War and as our Minister
70 the Court of St James, he cOnsCientiOusly
and ably discharged the important duties Of his
offices The locality from which he halls is
good one The name he bears is one to conjure
by still. What heart is there that does not
quicken at the mention Of old "Abe's'' name?
When you join to fitness and ability the great
name he bears, you find united in Mr.. Lincoln
all the elements Of strength our leaders are so
anXiously seeking for in some Of our many
statesmen. 7 am of those who believe that in
selecting a Vice-Presideut you should bear in
mind the possibility that he may become Presi-
dent, and therefore take man for the lesser
office inadequate TO the greater should he be
called upon to fill II. No for mo-
ment doubt that Mr.. Lincoln would make
able. capable and efficient Chief Executive.
7 have been throughout a large portion Of the
West lately, and Washington which went for
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

On the nomination OF Fremont. tho California
delegates felt Inclined TO Publication and an Old
Mr.. Sulover. formerly OF Ohio. asked me for the
at the head Of the stairs on the second floor. I
consented, | was to leave that night at z
o'clock; and Mr. saxton had gone ahead OF me. A
general supper. with champagne the prtnci-
pal feature of the jolication. and as the majority
or those present were not regular drinkers OF
champagne the result came somewhat a a sur
prise. For myself. although not drtnker, I
under cOmpusiOn TO drink the success OF Ere
mont. The worst trouble had was that I could
not get rid Of the effects OF that champagne As
a number OF the OHIO delegates We're very merry
and mellow / was glad 10 get away and give them
all the and fresh air they wanted.
At this Convention I again Henry J. RAY
mond and Preston King. at time a Senator
from New-YOrk. and Judge Kelly for years a
great tariff leader in the House and a ma gnihceut
speaker.
Another conspicuous figure at the Convention
was Abe Lincoln Of Illinois. He had not vet
risen TO prominence and his first public employ
ment was given him by John Calhoun, then Sur
geon-Ceneral Of Kansas In six weeks time Lin
coin prepared himself to do surveying lie
afterward made County Surveyor OF Sangamon
County, Illinois.
George HOadly. Ex-Governor OF Ohio occupied
a seat upon the platform at the Convention. and,
while trying 10 make address. broke down from
the excitement of the occasion and took his seat
Preston King. 10 whom [ have referred. men,
Der OF the House and later OF the Senate ap-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-06-18

publican party or the history OF the organization
Of the party, is being compiled by William
Paul Weyand, OF Pittsburg with whom I have
furnished him considerable data. including out
line OF the Convention speech OF Horace Greeley.
enjoyed pleasant relations with Horace Greeley
for many years His speech at the Convention
came as great surprise in its conctlatory meas
ures.
A large number OF delegates came with written
platforms. among them Henry J. Raymond, OF
The New-York Times and Francis P Blair Of
THE Washington Globe" After Greeley's speech
the Convention favored a brief plain and strag ut
expression OF the platform Of the party, freed
from needless words and expressions. The cardi-
nal features OF the Convention were opposition TO
the extension Of slavery to the Territories then
homesteads free to the actual settlers in the pub
lie domains and the extension Of the railway TO
the Pacific During the progress OF the Conven-
ton delegation arrived from Kansas. where there
had been bushwhacking contest with the pro-
slavery advocates and border rufians
After the adoption of the platform the next bust
ness OF the Convention to constitute a Re-
publican National Committee with authority 10
call a National Convention for the purpose OF
nominating President of the United States
Each Congress district was entitled 70 three dele
gates, and at convention held in this city Judge
Phelps, Of Marysville, the father of C. A Phelps;
W T. Critchheld, OF Columbus, late reporter for
the Supreme Court of Ohio. and myself were
chosen.
I started for Philadelphia where the nominat-