davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16

WimbcrIH Republicans toncedc Dem
ncrntIc Sncccss-GutIoOk Quiet.

New orleans. la. April 15.-Thr state
campaign cloa.i list nigh; With rival inase-
meetings in this city. Th" Democrats held
a rally al Elk Place. presenting three doz-
on speakers from four platforms. The Caf-
f.ry Republican wing held a meeting AT tho
head Of Canal street. TIL" campaign has
been very hitter. The Caff"ry Republican
faction of which Senator Ca!fcry'S son IS
the candidate for Governor. has severely
attacked Governor Foster. Til. latter at
ona time threatened To- cali Senator ,'af-
fiery, who has taken an active par. In
the Republican campaign. 10 personal ac-
count.
Despite tho feeling aroused however. the
outlook Is for quiet election Tuesday.
There are two Republican ticis"1s-one rep
resentinG the Wimb.a,ley faction and one
the caffery faction. The Democrats have
one ticket in the field. The Cafrery man
ayers assert that they will come to the city
with 2o.eD majority. and that /: will not
be wiped ont in the city. The Democrats
say that the Caffery ticket will no. .et
cocoa votes in the State. Tho WimherIev
faction declares il will poll larger vote
than Caff"ry. though it comedies Democrat
iC success
The election on Tuesday will he for the
entire State ticket and the local tickets
In all the parishes The next Legislature
viii elect two United States senators Seu-
ator :. u. m"Enery will succeed himself
while Governor Murphy Foster is almost
sure 10 succeed Senator caftery.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
INQUIRY STARTED.
Gricg's Settlement of Claims
Against Railroads.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL.

EEPt BLIC SPECIAL.
Washington. April 15.-In the settlement:
of the debt of the Kansas Pacific branch of
the Union Pacific there was a stage IN the
proceedings of reorganization where de-
termnei stand by Attorney General Griggs
would have given the United States Its
whole claim. Instead of taking this stand.
the Attorney instructed Assistant Attorney
General Cowen. who had charge of the
matter, to agree to the Master in Chan
cery's report. This is held TO have been a
clear violation of the law. and through this
agreement the United States accepted $500
600 as full payment of its claim of COO
Judge Sanborn confirmed the report. but In
his decree he specifically stated that he did
so because the stipulations had been signed
by all parties.
The lawyers Of the Senate have severely
criticised the Attorney General for his ac-
ton in this matter. for 1t IS questionable
now whether there is any possibility of va
eating the courts judgment and securing
the whole amount Of the claim.
claim still pending. which Attorney
General Grigss can collect in full. II he will.
is that Of the Government against the
Sioux City and Pacific. now controlled by
the Chicago and Northwestern. This claim
amounts to s., 200 O0O. and the corporation Is
endeavoring to settle 1t for $4,000.
A bill has already passed the House to
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
BRYAN At III. PtSO.
shook Hands With Two Thousand
PcrSons-D-pnrtrd For Austin.

- .
FL Paso. Tex. April William J.
Bryan reached FL raso from Albuquerque
\. NJ. al 10 o'clock this morning and :e-
mained until o'clock to-uisht when he
took the train for Austin to Join his family
colonel Bryan spent tn" day quietly ard
made n" speech. He was met AT the train
ny "a few representative Democrats AMI ,s-
cort"d tn his hotel. w.lcr. he ate dinner
with friends.
An informal reception was held. and a, :
O'Clock colonel Bryan attended the SER
vices Of the Knights Tcmplar at tn. Epis-
opal Church. IL" was then driven to
Juar"2. Mexico, ard to points OF interest
near the city by Captain Juan s. Hart
Felix Martinez and others.
This evening he shook hands with fully
2,M" persons. strong delegation from
Mexico was here IN meet Colonel Bryan and
assisted in his entertainment.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
TO JOIN THE D0UKHABORS.
MOliicans Await the Cars Con
sent tn Emigrate.

Halifax. New brunswick. April iS.-w. T.
r. Preston of Toronto. Canadian Imni-
grafton Agent. who has Just returned from
Europe says the Mollicans. thrifty set Of
people from Southeast Russia, numbering
10. 600 only await the Cars consent to fol-
low the Doukhahcrs to Canada
With regard to the Doukhahors leaving
Canada for California. Mr.. Preston said he
saw correspondence from Prince Ri'koff
and Count Tnstoi. in London. disappearing
of the step The Phia ieiphid friends of the
Russian Quakers had also determined 20
send representatives tn the Canadian NORTH
west to persuade the DoukhabOrs to re-
II ain on their Canadian grants.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
RAYS OPINION OF ROOSEVELT.
Snys lie Will Accept II the Nation
Calls

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
New York. April II. - Representative
George W. Ray. from Tioga, Platts own
county, and who is in the confidence of
Plat. to-day said:
81 am in a position to assure you that. If
it is the will of tn. people of the State OF
New York and of the nation that Roose-
vet accept the nomination for the vice
presidency. he will accept the nomination.
or desire
The chief points in the platform to he
adopted at the Republican Convention on
Tuesday will be an Endorsement Of State
and national administrations. pledge 70
support the denomination of Mckinley. an
Endorsement of the colorial and foreign pol
tenance of the gold standard. and special
mention about prosperity. No mention Will
be made concerning the political tutnrc OF
Roosevelt.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
40 ANTI-TRUST LAWS.
Ohio LcgisInturc VIII Adjourn it'll
out offending NOuOpOlies.

Columbus o., April 1.-THE ohio i,esis-
Ia,ure will adjourn sine die ~ noon 90
morrow. The past wsrk has t'sn a per
fec, orgie of legislation. and all r'coriS
have been broken in number 81 la wS enact
ed None Of the ANTITRUST bills hay" he.
rom. a law. The Price hill. requiring an
dome site and foreign corporations ia MIKE
annual reports to the Secretary oe state.
passed the House. but the Senate has not
acted upon It. a final effort will he ma 1"
10 break the deadlock an the appropriation m
for the Ohio centennial but there IS little
hope that it will succeed.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
White Goods.
White Pique: ~ inches wide:
lSc per yard.

White Pique: "A inches wide;
fSc per yard.
Plain welts, grouped welts and
graduated cords, alternately WOW
ell with stripes formed of figures.
The finish is unusually soft and
especially adapted for gowns or
waists. The price is lower than
we have ever known.
lSc per yard.
Actual Value, 40c.
Dimity: Fine Imported Cloth
in variety of neat
small designs;
SOC.
Embroidered in varied sized Dots;
.55c.
Cambria: Extra fine quality
Assorted Stripes and
Figures Merccriz.d);
$50.
Madras: Piisse aud Lace Stripes.
alternately woven with
stripes formed of cords:
a.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
HrNT COUNTY PRIMARY.
Returns Indicate 81 large Majority
for Bailey.

RiftE EIlf SiE' iAI.
Grc"nvils. Tex, Apri! 1.-THE Hunt
County Democratic primary election WAS
held yesterday. The returns Indicate tina,
Bailey has majority Of rncIt 1,'o' ever
chiffon. One Of the warmest contests vas
between tookhnut and Beatty Tor Judge
of the Civil Court of Appeals. i5o-l-lcut
has a good majority. bcsfaif cared has
about i@" majority over SntHks f. Con-
Gress. The race between many of the
local candidates is close and i: will taKr
the full returns To show the result The
total vote 10 about 6.ilo. gain Of 1850 over
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
Dnilcy-ChiltOn Contest.

REFl RII' STEtTNT-
Austin. Tex. April i5.-The Raley-t hill
ton contest for United States s nat"r is
becoming very lively all over the state
So far Bailey has captured most of the
counties which have held primaries.
This county holds primaries tomorrow
and political circles are greatly afitatei
to-day over the coming contest.
Thr chiffon men are making strong
effort to get this county. which is claimed
by Railey's friends.
Rsuorts from Yesterdays primaries show
that BAILEY carried five ont of sin couu-
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
ALTGELD on PATTISON.
lie Disapprovcs the PennsyIvaninn's
loom for Vice President.

Chicago, April 15.-Former Governor Ait
geld was spoken 10 to-day about the srs-
gestion Of nominating former Governor Pat
tison of Pennsylvania as the running mate
of Mr.. Bryan. He said:
Il notice that the Palmer and Buckner
newspapers of America are urging his nom
ination. Those papers and those men who
have been very hostile to Mr.. Bryan. and
are still hostile to what he represents and
would like to see him defeated. and yet " !sh
10 80 with the Democratic party this year,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
!. W. bailey Mt Dallas.


REM NlII SNiI M.
Dallas Tex. April l5.--J. W. Eaiev speT:
Sunday III Dallas. after his successful cam
pagning In Hunt. Hill and other counties
for the tinted States senatorship. He de-
parted tonight for San Antonio. to push
his campaign this week in Caldwell Coun-
ty which holds its primaries next Satur-
day He speaks at LulIng tomorrow night.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
Io-DAY's NEWS IN BRIEF.
WASHINGTON.

Last wear ilic Government redeemed oNH'
SS.aa0OS in fractional currency.
Secretary Gage will! Tse the prospective
surplus TO redeem bonds in the event 'oh-
prcss fails 10 reduce The war lax
The Democrats will strive to amend The
naval appropriation uil 50 that aJmof
plate for the new ships VIII he nrair 'N
rho Government. and the ships built III '''
Government navy yards.
Porto Eican customs Will remain Tor me
present under The direction of the Treas
urv and viii not he in the civil Governor =
hands
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16

Johnston in last nights report. has 'al'"n
INTO the Morgan column. leaving tn" Gov
crror nothing rs the ..S,ilt -: the elections
old in fftv-four counties YESTERDAY
Senator Nor IAN will have !lh nj ~" -
democratic vc.ers in the General ise' mhi,'.
Tnn r.t,Irrs Indicate that Sanford has ear
ried the Stat. for the guhernatorial n"mi-
"a.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
CAPTURED BY BoERs.
Owner of Diamond Mine Is 4
Prisoner.

Warrenton. April l5.-Frank Smith.
well-known mine owner fell into the hands
of the Beers while driving from Barkly
West toward the Frank Smith diamond
mine.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16

refer the complete settlement Of this claim
to a commission composed of the Attorney
General. Secretary of the Treasury and
Secretary Of tho Interior In this bill abso-
mission
fh. Senate is no: satisfied aud that was
tho reason for the resolution introduced nv
Senator Morgan or Saturday. calling upon
tho Attorney General for f,il report CON
cerniug settlement of the claim against tho
Union Pacific ard copies of all correspond
enCe upon the subject.
The men who negotiated the Union Pa
Cific deal are two distinguished New York
ers both directors of the Union Pacific and
directors of the National city Bank.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
LOCAL ANn srErRRAN.

81. Louis negroes have Formulated Dc
mdnds for recognition 70 10" rT"So;.i''d to
thc headers of IN" Republican parry.
The Mine Managers and Examiners AZ
Association of Illinois has decided 1" q'it
Uori, in al tic mines of the STATE cntl de-
mands for recognition are granted.
Easier Sunday WAS characterized by very
little display ~ tirr raim"Et at the churches
or upon the streets. owing in part To the
threatening weather.
Mrs. Caroline Dietrich Ciareschc. wi:o Of
Attorney \. J. y. Ga~oschc. is dead.
burglar discovered in the cafe of the
81. Nicholas Hotel created much excite
nent ip .hat hosiery.
Tho vostrv election at Mount Calvary
Protestant Episcopal church Tonight IS .N-
rcrtcd to settle tho question whether t"'
pastor. tho Reverend y -. faUubernE,
VIII remain with tho church.
Windows erected to ths memory of the
Iatc Doctor Edward r. Fcrhclay. and his
wife. Sarah Maury Berkeley. were d.'dlcai-
cd at St. Peters Episcopal church.
The same funeral service was rro-ounaa ad
over the bodies Of August -. Skinner and
Mrs. Frank " Nous, father ana daughter
tho former havinc died while begging in 'Ie-
iiriu,n that he ho allowed 10 attend the fn-
neral Of his child.
Special Eas,,~ services were held at all
shc ST. Louis churches.
The Reverend BAXTER Waters. pastor ~
Central christian church. preached on the
victory that comes with death.
Father James r Coffev preached at 81.
Jonu's Catholic Church on The EISen
Christ"
Tho Larger Life was the subject of mo
sermon hv The Reverend j. W. Day at the
church of tho Messiah.
.rb, Reverend ! r NJ Johnston pre7chHh
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
azm.p6fzzn6Mn(z718@&xw q. II
To-Day, Monday, April 10th.
WOmen'S Garments

Shirt Waists: White Lawn,
French back front
and back handsomely tucked and
hernstitched; all sizes;
Si.25.
White Lawn, French back, front
elaborately tucked and trimmed
in enbroidery-tucked back; all
sizes; M.75.
White Lawn, French back, front,
back and shoulders tucked, plait-
ed and hemstitched; all siz>s;
$3.50.
Suits: Tailor made. of good quail
ity Horiespun and Fancy
9Ilxtures-Coat lined with Tat
fetas Silk-Skirt lined with Perc-
aline;; colors, Light Gray, Tan,
Blue; $500.
Tailor made, best of material, fly
front and Refer styles. lined
throughout with best grade Taf-
fetas Silks; broken sizes;
$500.
Reduced from S35 80 and S5O.O 90,
Capes: Imported Garments made
of Black Peau de Sole and
Silk, handsomely trimmed in
Chiffon and Lace;
$500. $500, $500.
Reduced from S35, $50, $50.
Partisan Novelties
$500 and $500.
Reduced from $50, S65 and $50.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
WdsI, Goods.

Pique: In a variety Of printed,
woven and embr oidered
dots, checks, stripes and figures;
blaci: on white, black ON coiors,
white Oil black, white on colors,
colors on colors; also solid colors
at less than regular prices
Toe goods for 25c
iDc goods for 3)c
65c goods for 45c
.5c goods for ass
Madras: For Women's Shirt
Waists or Men's Shirts
in more than FIVE hundred distinct
styles of stripes, checks and fig
ures; 3sc per Yard.
Oxfords: We have just added to
stock full line of two-toned ef-
fects, in lavender, pink. blue, on
blood, navy. red. black;
Csc per Yard.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
MORGAN's GREAT VICTORY.
Governor Johnston Got No Repre-
acntutivex saturday.

Birmingham Ala. April iS.-Later returns
from the Democrats primaries neiG
TIN oughoiit Alabama yesterday confirm Tie
reports already sent GU; of the overwhelm-
ing victory ct Senator John 7. Morgan over
Governor Johnston for the United States
senatorship.
St Clair. with one Representative which
vas the only county credited to Governor
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
SPORT

T. w Rrode Will probably he the post
faNoritc for the Tennessee Derby at Mem
rhis to-day.
Superintendcnts at Aqueduct and Morris
Park are hard pressed TO find stabiirE room
1cr the racers this year
.Ieffries celebrated his birthday yesterday
and substituted enjoyment for training.
Terry NcCov.rn arrived in Chicago yes
terday TO meet Tornny White Tuesday. Tho
Brooklyn boy .han viii 80 out .1f his class
for the first time.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16

N'Rlow's Soothing Syrup has been
IILL1ONS OF MOTHERS for
tnLDREN WHILE TEETH1NG.
EJECT SUCCESS. 1T SoOTHES
no. SOFTENS THE GUMS. AL
ye, PAIN. CURES WIND COLO.
iiy best remedy for DIARRiEA-
roYrs, Winslow's Soothing Syrup"
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
RAILROADS.

Chicago men purchased the Nunsing Bay
line and 10000 acres of hardwood timber
for about 81 100000.
The general passenger agents Of Chica-
go lines are said to have formed social
club TO exchange information and ideas.
General Manager Cannon of the Southern
Railway Company issued a statement de-
claring that the telegraph strike is
ended
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
Black Silks.

Each item quoted in this
advertisement is priced 25
per cent less than the goods
are worth today.
Satin All-Silk. Reliable Dyes;
Duchess: 75c and up.
India "a inch. All Pure Silk,
Faconne: ten designs;
75c.
Satin One of this seasons
Merveilleux: most stylish Black
Silks; S5c and up.
Taffetas Twelve Designs, ex-
FacOnne: certional value;
Peau Brilliant finish;
de Sole: Sl.OO and up.
Swiss Absolutely pure dye -
Taffetas: desirable for Gowns,
Dress Skirts or Blouse;
Sl.OO.
Fleur de Satin In variety of
Faconne: handsome patterns;
Si.25.
Grenadine: lI-inch All Silk,
varied size Pekin
Strip; sl.Oo.
Sl!!,! SoR@s!s IS!
TRADE MARK
The Best Shoe for Women
No Light weight Tan Kid
Skin, medium narrow toe, pointed
tip, straight ilecl, hand-sewed
weltcd sole.
No. 19-Light-weight Tan Kid
Skin, round toe. straight tip, low
broad heel, extension sole.
Excellent Light Weight Walking
Shoes 70. Spring and Summer
Wear-Widths, AAA, AA. a, B,
{, D. E-Sizes. 21a, 3. 81. 4,
AZ, ), 51s, Is, 81, :, X, $;
$3.50 per Pair.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
purfnr the Past Ftfty Years

Boston, April l5.-ArIived: Steamer Sulto-
MIA, Liverpool; Peruvian. Glasgow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16
Cleanse
Your Blood

The cause Of all spring humors, pim-
pies and eruptions is in the blood. The
perfect blood purifier is Hoods Sarsa-
parilla. as multtudes of people know by
experience. 1t cures all blood diseases
from the smallest pimple to the stub
born scrofula sore. You should begin
taking it to-day. Remember
HOODS
Sarsaparilla
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Prieo0
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1900-04-16

George ". steele. Indiana:
The Republican party can furnish many
Issues. The successful administration of
Mckinley is the broad issue. If New York
is to get second place on the ticket | should
say either Roosevelt or Woodruff would he
a winner.
William =. Hepburn. Iowa:
The Republican party Will not be COM
PEELED to look about for ISSUES This his
tory of the pas; three and one-half years
are household words. The expediencv of
selecting a New York man for second
place Gould be well solved by the choice
of Roosevelt.
A. J. Hopkins. Illinois:
The achievements of the party during
the past three years will he our main is.
sue. Roosevelt would strengthen tn.
ticket
John Daizell. Pennsylvania:
First-An Endorsement of the present -d
.ninistration is good enough Platform for
me
Second and Third-While I think New
York can furnish good vice presidential
nominees in Roosevelt Woodruff I wish
IN state that Pennsylvania has abundant
mateSial.
Joseph G. cannon. Illinois:
The Republican party will stand hy the
platform of 1895 in detail. and by the re, ord
since then; Any good man will suit ma for
Vice President. but he should come from
the central West or East. If New York
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-05
GRATTAN.

Democrats elect all but clerk. Jas.
McGinnis, supervisor 80; Brooks, clerk
SO; Written, treasurer.
OTISCO.
Entire Republican ticket elected.
Geo Hoppough, supervisor AZ MAORI
ty; W.. 4. Reeves, clerk 40; Lester J.
Kimberly, treasurer 46; Theodore
Blassen, highway commissioners 81;
M. J.. Richmond, school inspector 43;
Lewis Seeley, board of review 81; VIM.
Skellenger, G. w. Joslin, A. j. Moon,
Walter Rich, constables.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-05
Millions Given Away.

1t is certainly gratifying TO the pub
lie to know of one concern which Is
not afraid to be generous. The pro-
prietors OF DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, Coughs and Colds,
have given away over ten million trial
bottles and have the satisfaction OF
knowing 1t has cured thousands of
hopeless cases. Asthma, Bronchitis,
La Grippe and all Throat, Chest and
Lung diseases are surely cured by 1t.
Call on Cornell Bros. or Fisk Bangs,
druggists, and get free trial bottle.
Regular size soc and sl00. Every bot
tie guaranteed.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-05
FIFTH DISTRICT CONVENTION.

A district convention Of the Republican cleo.
tors OF the Fifth Congressional District OF
Michigan is hereby called TO meet In the Lin
coin club rooms on Pearl street, in the city OF
Grand Rapids. at II o'clock a. m, on
TUESDAY, MAY |, 1900.
Said convention is called for the purpose or
selecting two delegates and two alternate dele
gates TO the national convention OF the Repub-
iican party, which will meet in Philadelphia In
the month of June next, ana TO place IN noInl
nation a candidate for representative in con
gress TO be voted for in November next, aud for
the transaction OF such other business as may
properly come before 1t.
T.. ID. CoNGER,
A. ED. ROBINSON, Chairman
Secretary.
Counties within the district VIII be entitled 10
delegates as follows: Ottawa, 10; Ionia, IL;
Kent a.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-05
oTISCo.
BOARD OF SUPERVISE

Last year the republicans had a
majority of one upon the board, this
year it is reversed and the democrats
have one majority. Republicans
gained one in Ionia city and lost Bos-
ton and Dandy. The new board will
be as follows, republicans in roman,
democrats in italic.
Berlin-Homer i. Adgate.
Boston-Henry Frdce.
Belding-First ward, VIM. M. Foote.
Second, Jas. L. Angel.
Third, VIM. A. Wilder.
Campbell-Isiah Long.
Danby-R G.. Abbey.
Easton-1hOnlaS Thomas.
Ionia-Frank Taft.
lonia City-First and Second Wards,
Henry f. Voelker.
Third and Fourth Wards,
John L. Taylor.
Keene-JudSOn Lee.
Lyons-John McQmllin.
North Plains-JOhn w. Colomdn.
Odesss-M Marquis l.. Foght.
Orange-LouiS ". OlmStedd.
Orleans-AJred A. Palmer
Otisco-George Hoppough.
Portland-Wm. Hixon.
Ronald-Wm. II. Madison.
Sebewa-Addm Fender.
Belding banner. (Belding, Mich.) 1889-1918, 1900-04-05
REPUBLICAN COUNTY CONVENTION
HEADQUARTERS OF
IDnDTTnT loan I'DIf NVfX COM MIYsrEE.

REPUBLICAN COUNTY COMMITTEE,
IONA MICH March 20, 1900.
A delegate convention of the Republicans OF
Ionia county is hereby called 10 be held at the
Opera House in the city OF Ionia, on
WEDNESDAY,, APRIL -, 1900.
AT IL O'Clock in the forenoon, for the purpose OF
electng seventeen Q7) delegates TO the Repub-
lican State Convention, called TO be held In the
City OF Detroit May 3, 1900, for the purpose OF
nominating electors OF President and vice
president OF the United States, and electing
four "a delegates -at-large and four (4 alternate
deegates-at large, TO the Republican National
Convention to be held AT Philadelphia, Pa
June 49, 1900.
Also TO elect seventeen 90 delegates TO the
Republican District Convention, called 10 be
held in the city OF Grand Rapids May |, 1900, TO
nominate "a congressman and two 90 district
delegates, and two 90 alternate district dele
gates TO represent the Fifth Congressional
District in the Republican National Convention
at Philadelphia, June 10, 1900.
Also for the purpose OF electlng chairman
of the County Committee and two 90 members
thereof for each township in the county, ana
one Cd member for each ward in the cities OF
Iona and Bedding.
Also for the transaction OF such other bust
ness as may properly come before the conyen,
tion. Each township in the county Is entitled
to twelve Q2) delegates and each ward OF the
cities OF Ionia and Bedding TO six 90 delegates.
GEO Il. NICHOLS,
l. CLYDE WATT Chairman.
Secretary.