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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

the mask of Democracy from the hide
GUS face of rebellion; for man who,
like an intellectual athlete, has stood
in the arena of debate and challenged
all corners, and who is still total
stranger to defeat Like an armed
warrior, like plumed knight, James
G.. Blaine marched down the halls Of
the American congress and threw his
shining lance full and fair against the
brazen foreheads of the defamers of
his country and the maligners of his
honor. For the Republican party to
desert this gallant leader now, is as
though an army should desert their
general upon the field Of battle. James
G. Blaine is now and has been for
years the bearer of the sacred stand
ard of the Republican party. l call it
sacred, because no human being can
stand beneath it's folds without be-
coming and without remaining free.
Gentlemen of the convention, in
the name of the great republic, the
only republic that ever existed upon
this earth; in the name of all her de-
tenders and of all her supporters; in
the name of all her soldiers living; in
the name of all her soldiers dead upon
the field of battle, and in the name OF
those who persisted in the skeleton
clutch of famine at Andersonville and
Libby, whose sufferings he so wildly
remembers, Illinois-Illinois nomi-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
REPUBLICAN PARTY.
HISTORY OF ORGANIZATION
UNDER VARIOUS NAMES.
The Conservatives OF 1776, the Federal
lists of 1890 and the Wings Were the
Predecessors of the Present Party
Its Many National Conventions.

1t should not be inferred, however,
chat that was the beginning of the
Republican party. The leinage of 1t
may be easily traced back to the be-
ginning of the republic. The Con-
servatives in the continental congress
were the founders of the principles
which even today find more or less ex-
preston in Republican platforms.
Later the Conservatives were known
as Federalists and rallied around the
leadership of Alexander Hamilton at
the same time that the Anti-Federal-
lists flocked to the leadership of
Thomas Jefferson. Inasmuch as Presi-
dent Washington recognized the Fed
eralists by making Hamilton his
secretary of the treasury (then the
most important cabinet office), Re-
pnblicans claim that he was their first
president. And if Washington was
the first Republican president, Adams
must be adjudged the second, for he
was the recognized candidate Of the
Federalists.
In those early days nominations for
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
WHERE REPUBLICANS WILL
SOON ASSEMBLE.
Arrangements Made to Seat Fifteen
Thousand Peopie-Desoription of the
Interior-Built for the Recent Ex-
port Exposition.

The plans for the alteration Of the
Export Exposition auditorium for the
purposes of the Republican national
convention at Philadelphia, June ID,
provide in a most liberal way for del
egates, alternates and visitors. Just
1898 seats have been arranged. THIS
will be the largest number OF seats
ever provided at national conven-
ton.
On the main floor of the hall are the
seats for the delegates, and immediate
ly behind them come the alternates.
Each one is allowed a floor space Of
one foot and ten inches by two feet
and six inches, which is more room
than delegates ever enjoyed before.
Then, going toward the stage, comes
the space reserved for the press. This
is on a vast platform raised four feet
above the level of the main floor There
will be seats for 500 reporters. Each
reporter will have floor space of two
feet four and one-half inches by four
feet one and one-half inches, and this,
like the delegates room, is more than
any other convention has allowed.
Leading back from the press section
will be wide aisles, going under the
stage to the telegraph and telephone
rooms at the rear of the building. Out
there will be scores of operators, click
ing out the news to waiting nation,
and between the press section and the
telegraphers there will be a steady
stream of hustling messenger boys
rushing with copy" The press space
will be for working newspaper men
only. The Philadelphia papers will
have large staff and the big New
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

that would more fully conform with
the ideas of popular sovereignty.
Then state legislatures began, each
on its own account, to make presi-
Dental nominations, but holding their
action subordinate to final selection at
Washington.
The Wings or Federalists held a ma
tional convention in 1889 in Philadel-
phia and nominated William Henry
Harrison and John Tyler. This was
the first convention of the party based
ON the system that now obtains. The
Federal party was now wholly known
as the Wing party. The next wing
convention met in Baltimore and
nominated Henry Clay and Theodore
Frelinghuysen. Each party adopted a
platform, the Wings declaring Tor a
well-regulated currency and a tarln
for revenue, with incidental protec-
ton. This was the first year OF ma
tional platforms.
In 1S47 the wings met in national
convention in Philadelphia June and
nominated Zachary Taylor and Millard
Fillmore. No platform was adopted,
but in a brief address to the wings OF
the country was quoted Gen. Taylor's
alleged utterance that had he voted In
1S43 his vote would have been for Gen.
Harrison-which, it was contended,
was evidence enough that he was a
trustworthy whig. In 1852 the wings
held their convention in Philadelphia
and nominated Winfield Scott and
William A. Graham of North Carolina,
or. as Daniel Webster read those
names, Fuss n feathers and tar"
The year 1856 brought in new issues
and. on one side, new men. 1t was the
year of the know-nothing manifesto
ton. when a secret political society
threatened to destroy both the old par
ties and to change the foundation prin-
ciples of the republic. The republican
party-made by a union of the free soil
marty and the northern portion OF the
whigs-held their national convention
that year in Philadelphia and nomi-
mated John c. Fremont and William
A. Dayton. The main plank in their
platform was in opposition to the ex-
tension of slavery.
The republicans held their 1860 con-
vention in Chicago. 1t nominated
Abraham Lincoln and Hannibal Ham
lin. Its platform was in the main a
declaration in favor Of restricting
slavery to the states where it then ex-
listed, and by way of emphasis it re-
embodied the declaration of independ-
ence. George Ashmun of Massachu-
sets was permanent chairman OF the
convention. Horace Greeley had been
ruled out Of the New York delegation,
but he appeared in the convention as a
delegate from Oregon.
In 1864 the republicans held their
convention in Philadelphia and nomi-
mated Abraham Lincoln and Andrew
johnson.
In 1855. at Chicago. Gen. U. S. Grant
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

was nominated for president and
Schuyler Colfax for vice president. The
convention was held in the Exposition
building on the lake front. Gen. Jo-
seph R. Hawley was permanent chair
man.
For the second term Gen. Grant was
nominated at Philadelphia, in 1872, and
Henry Wilson was nominated for vice
president on the same ticket. Thomas
Settle of North Carolina was the pre-
siding officer. The liberal republicans.
all republicans who were opposed to
Grant, held a convention in Cincinnati
and nominated Horace Greeley and B.
Gratz Brown. The democrats held
their convention in Baltimore and in
dorsed the nomination of Greeley and
Brown. But some democrats were dis
satisfied, and the straight-outs, as they
called themselves, held convention in
Louisville, KY, and nominated Charles
O'Connor and John Quincy Adams.
The republican convention held In
1876 was at Cincinnati, and nominated
Rutherford B. Hayes and William A.
Wheeler of New York. Edward Nc
Pherson of New York was presiding
officer.
In 1880 James A. Garfield was nomi-
mated at Chicago for president and
Chester A. Arthur for vice president,
and both became president. Senator
Hoar was permanent chairman.
In 1884, at Chicago, James G. Blaine
and John A. Logan were nominated
respectively for president and vice
president. John B. Henderson was the
presiding officer.
In 1888 the republicans nominated in
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

wants of the people; with not only the
requirements of the hour. but with the
demands of the future. They demand
man broad enough to comprehend
the relations of this government to the
other nations of the earth. They de-
mand q man we'll versed in the pow
ers, duties and prerogatives of each
and every department Of this govern
ment.
1.-THE Republicans of the United
States want man who knows that
this government should protect every
citizen, at home and abroad; who
knows that any government that will
not defend its defenders, and protect
its protectors, is disgrace to the map
of the world. They demand a man
who believes in the eternal separation
and enforcement of church and schSol.
They demand a man whose political
reputation Is spotless as star; but
they do not demand that their candl-
date shall have a certificate of moral
character signed by a confederate con-
SIeSS. ue ludu VIII uoo. III iuii'
heaped and rounded measure, all these
splendid qualifications is the present
grand and gallant leader of the Re-
publican party-James G. Blaine. Our
country, crowned with the vast and
marvellous achievements of its first
century, asks for man worthy OF the
post, and prophetic of her future; asks
for a man who has the audacity Of
genius; asks for man VINO is the
prandest combination Of heart, con-
science and brain beneath her flag
such a man is James G. Blaine. For
the Republican host, led by this in
trepid man, there can be no defeat.
This is a grand year-a year filled
with the recollections Of the reyolu-
ton; filled with proud and tender
memories of the post; with the sacred
legends of liberty-a year in which the
people call for a man who has pre-
served in congress what our soldiers
won upon the field; year in which
they call for a man who has torn from
the throat OF treason the tongue OF
slander-for man who has snatched
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

York and Chicago dailies have three
men in the hall all the time and a
fresh relay always waiting to take the
places of those who get tagged out
Next beyond the reporters comes the
stage. This is raised four feet from
the press stand, which brings it eight
feet above the main floor of the hall.
This will be given over to the nation
al committee and distinguished guests
from all over the country; back of this
again are special guest seats.
So much for the main hall. Now
we'll go back to the main entrance
which is at the opposite end of the
building from the stage. Between the
doors and the auditorium is spa
cious lobby, where hundreds may clus-
ter and chat without disturbing pro-
ceedings within. Connected with this
are ample rooms and places where the
weary sightseer may snatch few mo-
ments' rest. At the back of the hall,
in the rear of the stage, is space al
most as large. Here, as has been men
toned, are the telegraph and tele-
phone offices, and also rooms for the
national committee and any special
committee which may have occasion
to retire and confer Besides these
rooms there will be one large room in
each corner for the press, where re-
porters may get away from the crowds
and work out their copy at their leis-
ure. Back of the gallery on the sec
ond floor are more rooms and further
space for those who do not care to
stay within the hall.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
BIRTH OF REPRESENTATIVE
NATIONAL COUNCILS.
Originated In the Campaign OF 1882
The Congressional Caucus and Its
Unpopularlty-The State Legislative
System That Followed 1t.

AS regards the selection of candi-
dates for president the theory of the
constitution is that the people have
free choice in the matter. And accord
ing to that theory the electoral col
lege is the only body standing between
the people and the object of their
choice for the presidency. But in fact
the electoral college has never stood
in any self-determining way between
the people and the presidency. The
body that did so stand, or, rather, as
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
THE REPUBLICANS IN 1879.
A Speech That WILDLY Recalls the
Issues Then Predominant.

A Speech That WILDLY Recalls the
Issues Then Predominant.
In the convention of 1876 that nomi-
mated Rutherford B. Hayes for the
presidency was delivered the most re-
markable nominating speech ever de-
livered in a national convention. 1t
was that in which Col. Robert G. In
gersoll, speaking for the Illinois dele
cation, put in nomination the beloved
Blaine. He said:
Massachusetts may be satisfied
with the loyalty of Benjamin H. Bris-
tow; so am /; but If any man nomi-
mated by this convention cannot carry
the state of Massachusetts, l am not
satisfied with the loyalty of that state
If the nominee of this convention can
not carry the grand old commonwealth
of Massachusetts, by $4,000 majority, l
would advise them to sell out Faneuil
hall as Democratic headquarters. l
would advise them to take from
Bunker Hill that old monument OF
glory.
THE Republicans Of the United
States demand as their leader in the
great contest Of 1876 a man of intelli-
gence. a man of integrity. a man OF
weIl-known and approved political
opinions. They demand a statesman;
they demand a reformer after as well
as before the election. They demand
politician in the highest. broadest and
best sense-a man Of superb moral
courage. They demand a man ao-
cuainted with public affairs-with the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15
Two or.a, municipal Undertaking..

Next to New York's s35OOO,OOO tun-
mel, the biggest municipal undertake
ing now on the tapis is P 'delphia's
scheme to filtrate its wate. supply, for
which the magnificent sum OF $4,000
900 has been appropriated and placed
in the hands OF the mayor for prompt
work. No doubt II will be worth
the money IL 1t accomplishes the pur-
pose aimed at. and relieves a great
and wealthy metropolis Of the perils
that always go with impure drinking
water.-Boston Herald.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1900-06-15

SENATOR CHAuNCEY NJ. DEPEW-
Chicago Benjamin Harrison and Levi
P. Morton. NJ. NJ. Estee Of California
presided.
In 1892 the republicans held their
convention in Minneapolis and nomi-
mated BENJAMIN Harrison and White
law Reid. William Mckinley presided
The last republican national conven-
ton us96) was held In st. Louis. and
nominated William Mckinley and Car
ret A. Hobart
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
OFFICIAL PAPER OF THE COUNTY AND
THE CITY OF DEVILS LAKE.
FRIDAY, DEC. Il, 1900.
WATER WORKS NEEDED.

The necessity for a water works
system in this city must be ap-
parent to every resident. It is an
absolute need, if Devils Lake is to
push along and occupy that posi-
ton in the business and CONNER
cial world to which it's location en-
titles it.
We want a new and up-to-date
hotel, a complete sewerage system,
and other improvements that can
not be brought about until we have
the water works.
If, then, water works have be-
come a necessity the lack of which
retards the growth ard progress of
the city, the best thing to do is to
have the system built as speedily
s possible. The sooner it is done
the better, for the quicker we will
be reaping the benefit. The sys-
tenn can, if proper effort is made,
be built by private capital, since it
is evident that. the investment
would prove a paying one.
The Inter- Ocean is urgent in
this matter ofimprovement because
it realizes that the future welfare
of our city demands them. This,
by reason o. fits geographical situa-
ton and surroundings, is the spot
for a thriving commercial city,
but suchd do not growof themselves.
no matter what the opportuni-
ties may be. They have to be
pushed along by an enterpris sing
and energetic people.
This matter of inaugurating i'm
provements is a subject of vital
Importance to the citizens OF
Devils Lake and we wish they
would take hold Of it in earnest
and see how quickly results can be
brought about.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14

militia should be put on such foot
ing that when called out the state
would have at its disposal we'll
equipped and we'll disciplined
troops.
If the examination and other
qualifications of the national guard
were the same as in the regular
army this country would always
have a fine reserve to draw on in.
time of emergency besides costing
less. These troops should be paid
enough to make it an object to be-
long and not, as now, make a mem
Der of the guard pay for a share
of his own uniform and accouter-
ments.
In fact, to transform the nation
al guard from "tin soldiers" to an
organized army that can be relied
upon at any and all times. Make
the North Dakota National Guard
s'real soldiers"
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
THE NATIONS INFLUENCE

Another evidence of the expand
ing influence of the United States
is seen in the respect its atti-
tude on the Chinese question has
commanded in Europe. The ma
tons over there all recognize that
this country has become a world
power and must be consulted
whenever any great international
question is at issue. A few years
ago we would either have been
ignored or our protests contempt
uously treated, but all is changed
now. The despised Yankee must
be reckoned with and deferred to
in a respectful manner by the
proud rulers Of Europe and they
no longer attempt to conceal the
fact. The great Republic now
commands the respect ofthe world
as ithas never done before. This
is a fact Of which every patriotic
American has reason to be justly
proud. The Republican policy Of
expansion inaugurated under the
administration Of William Nc
Kinley has borne glorious fruit.
It has made the American name
respected and honored the world
over, and the country rejoices that
there is to be no shrinking from
national responsibilities, no
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14

cowardly retracing Of steps that
have been taken for advancing our
country along the highway Of pro-
gress, as would have been the case
had Bryan been elected. The
choice Of the people for president
in November was notice to the
world that the United States
means business and all the nations
have SO interpreted it.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
Estrays.

Left my premises in Noonan
township, section 6, about the 10Th
one white heifer, one
light red muley, two dark red
steers, and two dark red heifers.
A reward of $40 offered for inform
alton OF return of same.
*39-4l JOHN MCDONALD.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
More New Books

You want to read, from the
Library, in court house.
To Have and to Hold.
Prisoners Of Hope.
Redemption Of David Corson.
Black VOLTS Breed.
Unleaven Bread.
Reign Of Law.
De Willoughby Claim.
Master Christian.
Red Pottage.
Bob, Son Of Battle.
House Of the Wizard.
Eben Holden. Z
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
FORESTRY AND FISH.

FORESTRY AND FISH.
Hon. w. w. Barrett has finish
ed his last annual report treating
of tree, forest, and fish culture, the.
leading phases of which are dis
cussed with the accustomed art
and intelligence which have al
ways characterized the reports and
public writings of this veteran
economist. Each subject is treat
ed in clear, we'll chosen and con-
densed language in order to bring
the report into the smallest pos
sible compass and at the same
time convey the truths and facts
in such a manner as to show they
concern the best welfare Of the
people at large. His ideas, sug-
gestions as usual, are timely,
practical and possess true merit.
He treats of the nature and silvi-
cultural character of the trees,
their different organs and parts
and their functionary operation in
way of assimilation, Transportation
and the structural growth by
means of elements taken from the
soil and the air; their absolute
necessity in the kingdom ofnature
and their many uses and benefits,
especially for their wood material
entering into the many affairs of
human life, the conservation Of
moisture, the increase of humidity
and precipitation, the purifying Of
the atmosphere, the protection
from the extremes Of heat and cold
and the proper balancing and
harmonization Of the elements of
nature. He proves they are prime
factors in begetting the best
meteorological and climatic con
ditions and are most important
agencies in producing the best
status of agricultural productions.
He points out how to plant, cult
vate and develope trees, wind
breaks, wood lots and forests in
our state, which he claims is the
natural habitat Of trees, where we
have near half a million acres of
native and domestic woods. The
progress madein North Dakota in
the art Of forestry. and the means
by which the same has been effect
ed is made known, proving the
Sylvaton System, or the enlist
ment Of the school children in the
subject of forestry, which scheme
was originated by Mr.. Barrett,
constitutes an important factor in
the accomplishment of the econo-
mical work. Commissioner Bar
rett makes some most interesting
statements as to the fish culture
in our state. During his term Of
office, he has been enabled to Sc
cure and distribute seven car loads
of live fish in our state waters for
propagation purposes and he
claims the planted fish, as a rule,
are all thriving and giving the
best of satisfaction, and what is
more encouraging, by their spawn
ing, they have added immen sely to
the number of fish in the waters Of
our lakes. For a series of years,
it is known, MI. Barrett has pres
sed his Home Fish Culture Sys-
tenn as worthy Of adoption among
the farmers, and the facts adduced
by the Commissioner tends to
prove this method Of raising fish
in our state is replete with much
promise, as the experiments. or
the adoption of the system, thus
far has been attended with the
best Of results. He presents facts
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
Reorganize the Militia.

Rugby Optimist:
Something should be done with
the North Dakota National Guard.
The present organization is a nice
thing, but entirely useless. The
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
Buy Real Estate Now.

Buy from VIM. Fl. Brown & Co.
because they have the bargains.
You are sure to secure a good in
vestment if you deal with them
ask any Of their clients.
Ii you want a real estate loan
see them.
Then write them SO they can
be paid at any time.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14

Chas. A. Towne is a man of bril-
liant parts, but his usefulness has
been greatly impaired by his er-
ratio political career. Heis a good
speaker, but like some other bright
men, is eccentric and likely to fly
off at a tangent. After a few
weeks in the senate he will retire
to private life, probably to remain
there ever afterward.
Devils Lake inter-ocean. (Devils Lake, Ramsey Co., Dakota [N.D.]) 1884-1905, 1900-12-14
Take Notice.

All persons owing the under
signed book accounts. will please
call and settle same at once and
'oblige. Respectfully,
81. L. WINEMAN.