Bloomington Progress, Volume 18, Number 11, Bloomington, Monroe County, 14 May 1884 — Page 1

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TB.K WEATEBOF BUUGKS. lbs strange old aMtol Brn-eetowu Lay white with dust mod sanwr sun. The tinkling goat hells slowly pueed At making-time, ere day was none. An ancient wearer, at htb loom. With trembling bands bis shuttle plied. While roses grw beneath bts toach. And lovetT Mas were multiplied. TlMsawksnn, through the open door.

Vpa tnrisiit hi MrtHMi mra mwI

Wbeji withery ot pain a Uttle bird.

A nestling stork, from off the roof.

Sore wounded. Buttered tn and sat Upon ti.eold man's ontstreaehed hand; l)ear Lord," he murmured, under breath, "Hast thoa sent me this Uttle friend?" And to hie lonely heart he pressed Tbe Uttle one, and vowed no harm Should reach it there; so. dev by da). Caressed and sheltered by his arm. She Toons' stork grew apace, andiron Tbeloora'shigb. beams looked down with eyes Ot silent love apon his ancient friend. As two kmc ones might sympathise

-ViS1 At last (he loom was hashed : no no The Aefthr handled shuttle flew:

.'. So more the westering sunlight fell Where blushing silken roscagxew. And through the streets of Brakes town By strange hands cared tor, to his Last Ann lonely rest, neth darkening skies. The ancient weaver slowly passed; Then strange sights met the case of all; A gnat white stork, with wing-beats stow. Too sad to leave the friend be loved, With drooping head, flew circling low. And ere the trampling feet bad left The new-made mound, dropt slowly down. And clasped the crave tn his white wings, ' His pure hreast on the earth so brown. Nor food nor drink could lnrs him thence, .Son-rise ncr fading sunsets red. When little ohfl ren came to see. The neat white stork was dead. -Hi&Jumte. The Shadow Beit. ST SABA. B. BOSB. It ill in the davs of log cabins and aaighty forests, of red men and of wolves; when the women apon and wove their own linens and flannels; when the block schoolhouscs did duty for churches as well as schools; and when the paring bee and hooking frolic were the social events ot -the season, that Prudence Harrington sent around her younger brother, George, to in form the young people of Smoky Settlement that she was to have a paring bee the next Thursday evening. The young fellow moon ted a large white os, which bad been trained for a saddle-ox, and took a large conch shell nder his arm, which was an heirloom m the family, handed down from some seafaring ancestor, and departed, riding first to one log-cabin and then to another, and inviting all that were single, bom 15 to 25 wears of age;. for in those - days "trundle-bed trash" and "old maids" and "baches" were classes of people -with but Terr Jew rights. George's method of invitation was rather original, and consisted in bring ing his ox to an abrupt stop in front of the cabin door, and blowing a loud blast on his trumpet, which brought all the people, young and old, to the door, and then the invitation would be given Without the young courier alighting from his novel steed. Hope and Mercy Anderson were spin ning, each Ufon her little flax-wheel, in the large living room of their father's tog cabin, when the sonorous sound of George's trumpet was heard, and Mercy jumped quickly up, regardless of the snarl into which her thread was being tangled, and ran quickly out of the door where George was sitting upon his patient ox. Hope followed more lowly, and Mr. Anderson also peered out ot the open door: "Prudence wants you to come to a

f Dee at our House next xnursday

"Oh, my!" exclaimed the lighthearted Mercy, almost dancing a jig. fcIt's the first one this fall; of course we will come." "Daughter, daughter," remonstrated si& Jeremiah. Andersen, smiling, "do tot be so giddy." "We will accept the invitation with pleasure," said Hope, in a more formal tuaoser. "Who is going to be there, George?" asked Mercy. "All the young folks in the settledent," answered George. "Then Mr. Devine is also invited?" went en Mercy. "Mercy!" exclaimed Hope, in a hocked voice, "how could you ask mca a question?" "Because I would not give a continental to go if there were not going to be some people there with some lite in (hem." "Simon Goodenough will be there undoubtedly," said her father, gravely, with a quiet suggestion in his tones. "Yes, every one of 'em is asked, MTss Mercy," said George, with a droll dance sideways toward the lovely young belle of Smoky Settlement; ' fcni then he gave his quaint steed a cut 'with his whip and went galloping off ' upon his journey. . "Mercy," said the elder sister, with rebuke in her soft eyes, "I hope, if we

go to Prudence's paring bee, that you j

wiu cvuuusi juiunni ui euuu m ujaiuier as to provoke no jealousies, least of all In the heart of Simon Goodenough." "What is Simon Goodenough to me? All I ask of him is to let me entirely alone, then X could have some peace of my life." - "Simon Goodenough is a most exemplary young man, and a minister's son, and would be your own true lover forever; while William Devine is a stranger, a great lover of gaudy dress, and has even been known to dance among those who care not for that which is pure and good," said Hope, flushing and her eyes kindling. "Then why don't von take the pious Simon yourself? And what if Will Devine is a stranger? We were strangers when -we eame to Smoky Settle

ment. What if he does love gaudy I

clothes? DO do i; and, on! wouldn't I like to dance if I only could get a chance." "Ah! my daughter," said the old man, sighing, "I fear you do not sufficiently reverence things that are truly religious." "Father," said Mercy, playfully, "what if I should prove to you that m 'my liking for Will Devine i reverenced things more religious than I would if I adored Simon Goodenough." Ah, my daughter, I fear you. could net succeed in that" "But I can, father; for if I worshiped . Mr. Devine, my worship would be Devine worship, while if it was Sime Goodenough, it would be only Goodenough worship." And with thai wicked speech she ran laughing back to her wheel. Hope looked at her father with frightened eyes at this dar.Vig speech, and the hi nil -hearted and religious old man eame forward and patted her head, - aayisg: "You are a good girl, Hope, a gocd girl, and you must add your prayers io mine, that your sister, my youngmmt. tlnrXintt Hiflv Vm lirAftepKc ir,tn AThA

fold befor&ic be too late." - I Iho eight of PrudencfV .agfe bee .J

was a fine one, and all the boys and girls assembled to pare the bright red and golden apples and to quarter and string them ready for the large rack by the side of the fireplace. First and foremost among the merry maidens was Mercy An arson, who entered into the work as Well as the amusement of the evening with the most lively nest The girls commenced paring at five o'clock in the afternoon, and at seven the young men began to come in by twos and threes, clad in their stout homespun clothing, and each with his gun upon his shoulder and his knife in his belt. Conspicuous among these was Will Devine, who wore clothing of a better ut and material than the others; and his dark eyes and gentlemanly bearing were veiy different from those of the tow-headrd and untutored sons of Smoky Settlement. Soon after the yonng men were comfortably seated there arose a strife among them, for the one who could peel an apple without breaking the peeling was given the liberty of throwing it around the neck of the girl he liked best, and claiming a kiss as a reward. The rivalry ran high among the young swains. Many an apple was carefully peeled, only to break just as the owner was sure of victory ; but at last two young men were almost simultaneously successful, and they were Simon Goodenough and Will Devine. "I declare, they both have one, and at the same time, too," cried out Prudence. "Which shall claim his forfeit first?" "We will give Mr. Goodenough the first chance, modestly replied Mr. Devine. Simon darted a triumphant glance at the speaker, and advanced to the corner where Mercy sat industriously stringing apples. "Don't hinder me," she cried, warnmgly. "Wal, I swan to man I will," answered Simon, "Before youll put that thing around my neck, 111 break it all to pieces," saiS Mercy, defiantly. Simon continued to advance, and Mercy sprang to her feet, dropping all her strings of apples, while the .log cabin rang with merriment. "Dont you dare to," she cried, angrily, "I will, though," answered Sime. But Mercy sprang forward unexpectedly, and seizing the apple paring broke it into half, a dozen pieces and stamped them under her feet. Sime stood, with the remnants in his hands, looking stupidly silly, until the laugh subsided and some one said : "Well, Sime, you've lost your chance, and now. Will Device, try your luck," "lam almost disheartened by the bad luck of Mr. Goodenough," said he. But Mercy gave him suoh a roguish glance that he appeared to take courage, and advanced to a gronp of young ladies who sat near -Mercy, and was seemingly undecided which to choose, when suddenly, with a dexterous move, he threw it around the not unwilling neck of pretty Mercy. Sime looked on, green with jealousy, while Mercy put up her lips and received a rousing salute, amid general laughter and clapping of hands. This was too much for poor Sime, and he took his hat and -left the house, while Hope rose energetically from her seat and sat down by Mercy as if to keep hex in order the rest of the evening. But love laughs at locksmiths, they say, and willful little Mercy departed that night under the escort of Will Devine, and Hope was obliged to accompany her, as no other gallant offered himself who possessed the necessary religious qualifications. The aged father had sat up for his daughters, and a bright fire burned in the fire-place, which he had kept up for their comfort, and, after bidding Mr. Devine good-night, the three sat discussing the events of the evening, and Mercy was as usual receiving an indulgent scolding, when there was a hurried knock at the door and Will Devine's voice called: "Let me in, in God's name 1" Never was human being turned from that door who called in that name, and Mr. Anderson opened the door to see Will Devine, dripping with blood, and with a huge knife in his hand. "What is the matter, my young friend?" he asked in alarm. Some person sprang at me as I was going through the wood, and I struck at him with my knife, and I think wounded him, but I'm afraid I'm hurt in return." "Indians," whispered the girls as their father assisted the young man to a nouc b, and their faces grew whiter when it was found that Devine had received a bad eat in the side, but which had not penetrated deep enough to be fatal. The old man dressed the wound, and the young man remained in the cabin, and after a little time he so won the

heart of the old man that he consented to a marriage between him and his daughter, Mercy. The young girl was as happy as the day, and Hope, too, forgot her prejudice and looked upon Will in the light of a brother. When the young man was able to go out the three young people walked to the spot where Will had been attacked ; but no signs could be seen of any struggle, and even on the morning after but a few drops of blood could be found. Merer declared it to be the happiest day of her life, and Devine was almost as joyful as she ; but little they dreamed of the fearful cloud that was soon to envelop them into its folds. When they entered the house they found the minister, Mr. Goodenough, the father of Simon, sitting there, with a terrible look of anger in his face. "Young man," said the preacher, looking Devine in the face in the sternest manner, ''have you murdered my son ?" The young man turned white at the fearful question; and stammered out: " I have no knowledge of yonr son, sirs." "And yet," said Goodenough, severely, "my son left Harrington's house on that night of the apple bee, and has never been heard of since. And you dragged yourself wounded and bleeding to this house, and say you know not who was your foe. Nay, nay, young man, you know with whom you fought. Was it my son? And, oh, where have you lain him?" " Sir," answered Devine, "as I said before, I have no knowledge of your son. I oertainly met some being outside this door, who stabbed me cruelly. I drew my knife and freed myself ; this is all I know. If it was yonr son, he attacked me; and I have no knowledge of his whereabouts." This war all Devine could say about it; and so there was no proof, only suspicion. There was no action taken

in the matter, only the country round

aooui war searcnea for a new-made grave; and the report went out the

two men Aamet, bad quarreled, and that Devine had killed Goodenough and buried him no one knew where. Deeper and deeper fell the murky cloud Of suspicion, and Will Devine was marked as a social Outcast, yet still he lingered in Smoky Settlement, and still tho girl he loved olnng to him, believing none of the foul story. Mr. Anderson took no part in the matter, only he would consent to no marriage until the mystery of Simon

Goodenough shonld be cleared up ; out no light upon it dawned, Three years after Prudence Harrington's apple bee, Meroy had changed into a quiot, reserved girl, and Will Devine was as much a recluse as it was possible to bo in a populated district like that of Smoky Settlement, when suddenly another sensation swept over the little hamlet. Old Jeremiah Anderson was said to be in a trance. For two weeks ho had lain in an unconscious state, looking exactly like a dead man, but y ot there was the slightest pulsation. Nourishment was given him, in the form of soup introduce.! into his stomach by means of a tube. Hope and Mercy were at their wit's end and the doctors could do nothing for them, and tho report spread far and near, and many an ox team was yoked and brought loads from a distance to see the strange sight of a living body from' which the soul had departed. The daughters kept their toarfnl watch until tiie beginning of the ser. enth week and one night Will Devine sat watching, with Mercy by his side, for the girl would not give up her lov-r, when the pale hand of the uncouscioui man was raised, the mild blno eyn opened, the wan lips moved and said : "Send for the minister." Meroy cried aloud in her joy for her sister to awaken, and Devine caught hii hat and departed for the Rev. Mr. Goodenough. Tho minister visibly shrank from the man he suspected, but asked quietly : "What would you with me, young man?" "Mr. Anderson has revived and wishes to see you." The minister was soon by the side oi the sick man, and grasping the feeble hand, he said, nervously: "Brother Anderson, thanks be to God, you have passed through a most mysterious sickness." "I have had no sickness, brother; but my soul has been in heaven." "His mind wanders," gasped the minister. "No," said the invalid, rousing still more; "I never had the clearness of mind that I have eiijovcd for the last seven weeks. I have had glimpses of my friends long dead, and almost enjoyed the bliss of heaven ; this mortal body lying here was all that divided me from that blissful place." His awe-struck listeners looked atone another; and Mercy said, half afraid of her own voice: "O-o-o-h, father 1 but was it anything like the earth?" "Ah! more beautiful, more blissful, more peaceful ; and still I did not see the inner courts, but I heard the most beautiful music, and one song they sung was : "When we ve been here ten thousand years. Bright shining as the snn.

We've no less days to sin? God's praise

t han wncn we nrst begun. That was all the thing I ever heard upon the earth." "And what else did you seo or hear, father?" asked Mercy, when he paused. "I saw that which assures mo that you are an innocent man, my son," said he, turning to Devine. The frightened hnarera looked at oaoh other with awe-struck countenances, and he went on : "Brother Goodenough, if you will write to Austerne, Ohio, you will hear from your son." The minister made no reply, and the sick man closed his eyes and fell into a

natural sleep.

"What a strange thing," said Hope,

breathlessly. "You will write immedi

ately, Mr. Goodenough? "And ot what use? It is but the fancy of a sick man. And who ever heard of Austerne I And if it should be that there was such a place, my

poor boy is not there. Ah, no, he lies

not there, and the austere man glanced suspiciously at Devine. "Then I will write, for I believe it," said Uope, firmly, and the closed lips of the invalid murmured, "Write, my daughter." Now it was quite an undertaking in those da-8 to send a letter to Ohio. But Hope Anderson's faith was firm, and the letter was written and addressed to the Postmaster of Austerne, asking for a man named Simon Goodenough, and saying information of him wai wanted at his old home. Before the dawn broke it was finished. Will Devine sat by without saying anything, but his heart' beat tumultuously, and Mercy whispered in his ear: "Cheer up, dearest; this dark cloud will be rent at last." Mr. Anderson improved rapidly, and the letter was sent. He grew reserved upon the subject of his illness, and disliked to be questioned about it. Bat there came no answer to Hope's letter. Spring, summer, fall passed away, when one day a stranger came into Smoky Settlement. He went to the house of Mr. Anderson, where Mr. Goodenough was sitting with hia neighbor. The newcomer stretched out his hand to the minister, saying, "Father." "Simon, my son, is n you? And were you not murdered then?" "No, father. It is truo I attacked Devine, in my frenzy, and that he fought for his life; but I felt sure that I had wounded him unto death, and I escaped as I thought, far into the Western wilderness, and I should never have returned had it not been for Hope's dear letter." ' "Thin the Postmaster received it?" she asked, faintly. "Dear girl, I was the Postmaster," said he. "And I have to thank you for the knowledge that I was not a Cain among men. and among the friends that you wroto wished to see me was the name of William Devine." "Thank God," said tho aged father. And it was echoed by every heart in that humble cabin in the wilderness. And when the new year rams it would have boon difficult to decide which was the happiest of the two fair brides, Hope Goodonongh or Mercy Devine, for Hope was going back with Simon to the far-off wilderness of The West. Wb read in Dr. Foote's Health Monthly that Francis Galton says it has occurred to.twina who were widely separat"" "VNbjected to different education tning, that they have been known not only to have the same bodily ailment at the same time, but also to experience simultaneously novel sensations, mental and bodily, and even to think upon the same subject at the same time, using almost the same words to express their ideas.

PRESIDENTIAL

The Political Pot Is Beginning to Boil in Dead Earnest.

AsscinblinK of Conventions in Many States of the Union.

The

Contest Between Arthur Blaine a Close and Inter eating One.

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The Republicans in every State and Ter-, ritory of the Union hnvo held their conventions and selected delegates to the national body which convenes at Chicago on tho 3d of June. The Chicago Time, Democratic, figures that 324 of those delegates are for Blaine, 2G0for Arthur, 79 for Edraunds,50 for Logan, 23 for John Sherman, 12 for Joseph R. Hawlcy, and 40 doubtful. The Chicago Inter Ocean, Arthur Republican, claims 370 votes for Arthur, or within 41 of a majority, and places Blaine's strength at about 230. Tho Chicago Daily News, antiBkune Republican, computes that Arthur will get 337 votes on the first ballot, while Blaine will get 271, and Edmunds 107. It claims further that the Edmunds men will break to Arthur at the first propitious opportunity, swelling his vote to 444, and thus assuring his nomination. We print to-day the proceedings in brief of the various State and Territorial conventions held during the week.

STATE CONVENTIONS. lows Republicans, Every county fn the State was represented in the Iowa Republican Convention at Dcs Moines. Ex-Gov. Walden, ot Monroe County, was mads temporary Chairman, and H. 8. Falrall, of Johnson County, Secretary. Congressman John A. Kasson was elected permanent President, and in accepting the post made a half hour's speech, in whic h he discussed all the Presidential candidates of prominence. All wero cheered, but the name of Blaine elicited the loudest applause, alt hough hearty good f ee'ing was manifested for Arthur, Lopan, Edmunds, and Lincoln. At tho conclusion or Kssson's speech the order was made to proceed to the nomination of four delegatrg-st-larpe. It was ordered that the fonr delegate be voted for t once. The first ballot resulted : J. S. Clarkaou, 804; N. M. Hubhard, 510: John B. Stone, 604: W. O. Dounan, 633; A. W. Swalin. 399; ,T. H. Gear, 300; E.J. Hartshorn, 397; and William Vamlevcr. 10s. Mes-rs Clarlc-.cn, Hubbard, Stone, and Donnan were declared elected. Tho following fourirentlemon, being the tour balloted for and not elected as delegates-at-large, were made the alternates-at-large. Albert W. Swalm, of the Oskaloosn Horald: E. J. Hartshorn, ot Palo Alto; ex-Qov. J. H. Ger, of Dnrlington; and Gen. William Vandever, of Dubuque. The Committee on Resolutions presented the following report, which was adopted : 1. The Republican party of Iowa reaffirms its former annunciation of principles, both Utate and nation 1, and points with piidoto its record, showing that it has faithfully fulfilled every pledge given (o tho poople. We denounce as nnwise and unpat iotio the present effort which the Democratic party in Congress declare to be only their first step to further derange trade an opprc: s American industry by an indiscriminate reduction of the duty on foreign produots and manufactures whioh compete with our own. Their threatened persistence in this policy, If successful, will make of the United States a mere tributary of Enitland; will destroy that domestic competition which most purely keeps down prices: will rob onr American laborers of their fair wages of labor; will diminish the market at home tor the products of our agriculture, without enlarging it abroad: will stop the development ot tho nation 1 resources and stimulate that of foreign countries; will exhaust the wealth of one section to enrich Great Britain where they would send ns for our supplies and will finally result In widespread bankruptcy and ruin, w ich the samo policy produced in 1837. In the common Interest of all our industries, of all our labors, and of our national property, we call upon Congress to halt in this destructive work. i. W demand of Congress that immediate provision be made for tho reconstruction of a navy adei.nate io the protection of both native and naturalized citizens abroad, and of our commercial rights rn the highseas.forthedefeneof our harbors, and for the support of our rank among the nations of the earth. A nation that cannot strike will be struck, and we want no parsimony at the expense of onr honor. 8. That we recognize and cordially Indorse the effoitsof onr distinguished Senator, J. F. Wilson in his efforts to Introduce, measures relative to the regulation ot interstate commerce. We urge upon Congress the necessity of speedily adopting such measures as will insure to the producer the largest possible fruit of his labor, equitably harmonize all conflicting interests, and settle the various questions relative to common carriers, 4. As the debt of gratitudo due to the soldiers and sailors can never be fully paid by the nation, we demand pensions or bounty fnndsfor all who were honorably discharged from military or naval service ot the late war. ft. We congratulate the country and the Republican party upon the wise, honest, and patriotic administration of President Arthur, who has justly merited tho confidence and respect of the country, Rfgolrf.a, That James G. Blaine is the choice of the Republicans of Iowa for President; and while thus expressing our preference, we pledge the State by its old-time majority for the nominee or the Republican National Convention. Two members ot the committee introduced a resolution declaring for Blaine at greater length, and requesting the delegation to support him. offering it as a substitute for the one presented in the report ot the committee, bnt as the leading Blaine members had agreed to the committee report the convention good-naturedly refused to table the substitute, and then refused to acoept it. The several district conventions were held jnst before the State convention was called to order and the following delegates elected to the Chioago convention. Allot them are said to be far Blalns: First District Dennis Morrison, of Dee, and Win. Wilson, Jr., of Washington. Alternates, Arthur Springer, ot Louisa, and 0. M. Junldn, ot Jefforson. Second John Hilsinger, of Jackson, and Col. W. T. Shaw, ot Jone. Alternates, H. 11. Whitehouse, of Clinton, and P. W. MoManus, of bcott Third H. C. Hemenway, of Black Hawk, and W. H. Norrls, of Delaware. Alternates. O. A, Mclntyrc, of Butler, and J. M. Hay, of Grundy. Fourth G. H. Stewart, of Allamakee, and 0. H. Lyon, of Floyd. Alternates. D. W. Clements of Fayette, and William Kellow, of Howard (previously eleeted). Filth J. W. Wllletts, of Tarns, and Merritt Green, of Marshall. Alternates, h. W. Jackson, of Johnson, and G. F. Gcddco, of Benton. Sixth H. S. Wlnslow, of Jaxpcr, and Calvin Manning, ot Wapello. Alternates, J. P. Lyman, of Poweshiek, and Frank W. Eiohelberger, of Davis. Seventh E. W. Weeks, of Guthrie, and C. H, Catch, ot Polk. Alternates, Lewis Igo, of Warren, and I. H. Twombiy, of Adair. Eighth William Wilson, of Clarke, and W. D. Christie, of 1'nion. Alternates, D. T. Sigler, ot Adams, and Mr. Sheridan, of Appanoose. Ktnlh K. A. Consigney, of Pottawattamie, and T. M. 0. Lotran, of Harrison. Alternates, George Gray, of Audubon, and D. B. Miller, of Mills. Tenth F. T. Benson, of Franklin, and 0. T. Mason, of Boone. Alternates, O. C. Nelson, of Story, and J. 0. K. Smith, of Hardin. Eleventh J. D. Alnswortb.oi Monona, and A. I). French, nf Dickinson. Alternates, F. D, Piper, of O'Brien, and W. L. Culbertson, of Carroll. Wisconsin Republicans. A great crowd was present when Edward Bandei son. Chairman of the State Central Committee, called the Wisconsin Republican Convention to order at Madison. Col. Thomas W. Bpcnce, of Fond du Lac, an Edmunds man, was made Temporary Chairman. Ool. Smith, editor of the Janesville (lazctt, was chosen Temporary Secretary of tho convention, and Louis Lan je, of the Fond du Lao Ueixn-lrv, Assistant SeOTeU'ry. In making his speech the names ot llloine an I Arthur called out vociferous applause. Arthur seemed to havo the greatest number of admirers. The Commit! ce on Permanent Organization made the following report, which was unanimously adopted: Presidents, T.W. Bpence, of Fond du I ac; Vice President, Georgo Allen, of Walwor.h; Eilliu F.no., of Waukesha; J. V, Holraan and I. W. VanSchaick, of Milwaukee; Capt. J. W. Johann, of Ozaukee; J. a Hugh, of Waushara; N. D. Comstock, of Trempealeau; O. 1!. TU .mas, of Crawford; August Klokbush, of Marathon: Secretarys, N. Smith. of Rook; S. A. Lauge, of Fond du Lac: Henry Kasson, ot Vernon; J. G. Monahan, of Lafayottc. After mncb d soussion the following resolution was adopted: "That the basis ot representation In all future Republican conventions shall be the Republican vc t cast in the several counties at the last preceding President al eleotion. Each county shall bo entitled to on delegate for each soo Hopubllcan votes cast, and one for the majority fraction thereof. Each county shall bo entitled to at least one delegate." The eleotion of delegates-at-large to the Chioao Convention was then proceeded with, and

resulted ai thocho'icB ot.CoI. E. XL Brovlhoad, of Milwaukee; Arthur; E. W. Keyes, Madison, Blaino llrst choice, Shcrm-n second; Jonathan Jibwmau, tf Columbus, Edmunds first choice. Ulalne second; Thomas B. Scott, of Merrill, Blaine; Tho election of alternates U the ilcle-f:ate.s-at-largo was then taken up. and the folowing men wore chosen : Mart In Field, of Waukesha, alternate for Broadkoad; John II. lies, of Geneva Lake, alternate fr.r Keyes; W. S. Stanley, of Milwaukee, alternate for Bowman; and George Barrett, ot Jackson County, alternate for Scott. Tho balloting for two electors-at-large followed, resulting in the election of O. J. L. Meyer, of Fond dn Lac, and F. A. Hasher, ot La Crosse, to' those positions, A resolution instructing the delegates to jirOpoo the name ot Gen. Fairchlld in the national convention and tote for him was defeated. At k subsequent sUgo of the proceedings. Gen. J. 0. Spooner, of Hudson, introduced tho following resolution, and It went through with a rush: -Ilesoleed, That without instructing the delegates this dav selected to tho National Pe5iut)llcon Convent Ion we atllrm that If in their udgmont the proper occasion shall arrive they will meet the unanimous sentiment of the Republican party of the State if they present and urge the name of Gen. .Lucius Fairchlld as a candidate for President." The following electors-at-large were chosen: 0. J. L. Uyer, Fond dtt Lao) F. A. Husher, La Crosse. The following platform was adopted, after a spirited discussion: "Hf solved, That tills convention has no instructions to offer to delegates to the National liepntit'can Contention, excopt to urge them to lay aside all meroly personal preferences, and, after a duo comparison of views with the representative of other States, to unite in supporting for President and Vice Prosidtht of the United States tho candidates whose nomination will, according to their nest judgment, most surely tend to harmonize the party and to assure the Continued ascendency of Republican principles in the administration ot tbo Government, "Hoolred, That we cordially approve the general courso ot the present national administration, and that wo express tho almost universal sentiment of the Republicans of Wisconsin in commending tho wise, even, consistent, and statesmanlike manner in which President Arthur has discharged the duties of the great office that devolved upon him under circumstances sueb as to render the successful and satisfactory performance of its functions a task peculiarly difficult and ar iuous." H. A. Taylor was elected Chairman ot the State Central Committee by acclamation. The convention elected from each Congressional district an elector and two members of the Central Committee.

Miohlgan Greenbackers, The National-Greenback Convention of Michigan assembled at Kalamazoo, and was largely attended. C. B. Hampton, of Harbor Springs, was made temporary Chairman, and made a ; ecch denouncing the Republican party as corrupt and recreant to its trust, and the Democratic party as played out, Tho people were rising, determined to have a new order ot things. He alluded to Butler as the coming man, and the remark was received with great applause. The organization of the convention was entirely in the hands of tho men who favored tusion in the past and still favor it. Rev. C. E. Deyo was elected permanent Chairman. The Committee on Resolutions presented a platform of great length. It points with pride to the record of the Greenback party; to the continued coinage of the silver dollar ; the preservation of the greenback currency; the rapid payment of debts; the establishment of the greenbsok on a par with coin by the Supremo Court doclcion ; the defeat of all attempts to repeal the legal-tender aot. It claims that, bad there been no Greenback party, greenbacks would have been destroyed; the bonds perpetuated; the silver dollar demonetized; the legaltender act repealed; national-lank notes onr only paper currency; gold our only debt-paying money; all dobtors ruined; business in a panic; labor idle; the money lords dominant; and a bloody revolution impending. That these events have not happened is owing to this party, and they are justified as no party ever was in pointing with pride to tho undeniable record of their good Influence. It favors making greenbacks receivable for customs; the forfeiture of all unearned land grants; the regulation of railroads by Congress; tho retirement of national bank currency and the substitution ot greenbacks therefor; advises submission of a prohibitory amendment in Michigan; indorses Gov. Begole and W. D. FtUlor, Chairman of tho State Cintral Committee. The tariff plank was greeted with prolonged applause, and is as follows: "liesohed. That the policy of restricting the liberty of commerce by taxes designed not for Government revenue, but private advantage, is In violation of the fundamental law of liberty and etiuality; that it is injurious to the farmer, toe price of whose products are regulated by a foreign market, and are now, in spite of tariff, forced down by foreign competition almost to the level ot their cost, while all his necessities are increased in price by taxation; that it is ruinous to the laborer, to comietc with whom it admits a horde of pauper laborers from Europe, while it rigidly excludes tho cheap necessities of his life; that it bui'ds up colossal fortunes for the few rich and crushes the many poor under a deeper load of degradation, want, and squalor; that it favors illegitimate speculation and discourages steady and solid business by aiding to bring about alternate periods of wild aotlrity and depressed stagnation. Therefore we favor the immediate beginning of a reform of this system which, without too sudden changes, shall tend gradually to commercial liberty." After adopting the platform with a hurrah the convention proceeded to the election of dsle-gates-at-largo. Gen. William P. Innes, of Grand Rapids. ex-Congressman Moses W. Field, of Detroit, W. D. Fuller, of Newaygo County, and C. fi. Hampton, of Summit County, were chosen. Among the alternates is one woman, Miss Mattie Strickland, of Clinton County. A full set of district dolegates and alternates from eleven Congressional districts were also chosen. Among the alternates were two colored delegates from the Third District. All delegates are instructed for Butler for President

Massachusetts Greenbackers. The Massachusetts State Greenback Convention met at Lynn, and organized by making Israel W. Andrews Chairman. Chairman Field, of the State Committee, spoke encouragingly of the vigor of the Greenback party, and said it would not die until it had thoroughly established the eight-hour system. Mr. Andrews said the delegates had assembled to confirm tbo decision of the Supreme Court of tbe United States that Congress has power to iesue j apex mpney in time of peace. The proceedings were harmonious throughout. A oommlttee of twelve was appointed to prepare a list of delegstes-at-large to tbe Indianapolis convention. These soon reported in favor of George Foster, G. B. Hutchinson, O. A. Wheeler, and Nat L Gushing. The names were accepted by the convention. Butler was in every one's mouth from the beginning, and the delegates elected were ordered to vote for blm for President. The Committee on Resolutions reported a platform indorsing the recent decision of the United States Supreme Court in regard to the rower of Congress to issne legal-tender money in time of peace, declaring that the function of issuing money shonld be taken from the banks and exercised by the Government; that railways and other monopolies should be regulated by the Government for tbe benefit of the people; that labor should be protected by national and State authority so as to equalize burdens and insure a jnst distribution ot its results; condemning tho practice of employing young children in factories and shops ; denouncing the exemption of any property from taxation: declaring that the regulation and sale of liquors should bo a matter for personal consideration and not properly a party question; demanding a gradation tax on incomes; ratifying tbe Chicago platform of 1880, and favoring the nomination of Gen. Butler for President. The platform also rooommends that a plank be incorporated into the national platform advocating tbat all lands granted to railroads, whether earned or unearned, should revert to tbe National' Government; tbat convict labor shonld not be allowed to conflict with honest free labor; that courts of arbitration for the settlement ot disputes botween employers and employes should bo established; and that eight hours should constitute a day's work tn all public and private industries, and that a national law shonld be enacted prohibiting the holding or ownership of 1-nd by aliens. A resolution eulogistic of Wendoll Phillips was enthusiastically adopted, as wero others declaring the belief that grconbaok currency must soon reappear as the basis of national currency. The convention then pledged itself to continue to struggle for greenback money.

Massachusetts Republicans. Henry Cabot Lodge was selected as Temporary and Congressman John D. Long was made Permanent Chairman of the Massachusetts Republican State Convention, whioh assembled at Boston. George F. Hoar, W. W. Crapo, John D. Long, and Henry Cabot Lodge wero elected dclegates-at-largo to Chicago. The delegates rcoi'lved no instructions, but are understood to be for K.dmunds, with Arthur as second choice. The platform declares, among other tilings: "We advocate tarlir laws whioh, while furnishing tho necessary revenue, shall favor the labor and industrial enterprise of the country and not assail them. While we insist upon a reduction of customs duties because of the dangerous surplus in Treasury rece'pts, at tho same time we deem It essential this reduction should be made with tbo least possible injnry to the labor and manufacturing interests of tho country, and wc condemn tuearbltiarv percentage reduction proposed by the Democratic House of Representatives, because it falls to reform any inequalities of taxation, disregards tho business wants of the country, and, if adopted, would cripple many industries, and at the same time would probably Increase the revenue. We also- recognize in progressive changes in the Industrial conditions tbe necescitv for Investigation of the tariff upon a soientiiio basis, to the end it may be considered as to its real Influence upon labor, oapltal, pruduotlon, and revenue; We rejoice at tbo improvements in the otvtl service which have been accomplished through the laws enacted by a Republican Congress, and faithfully oxeoutoa by a Republican President, in spite of tbe persistent opposition of the Democratic party, and wo insist tbe practical administrate reforms already gained shall bo oonttuued,

dignified discharge of the duties or the execu- i tnati it no piaco oo ami ju.- nuBoi m live dlllce to .which be was called under trying Bfcifc; urtes a prudent thoiish firm foreign pol

circunp-tances lias secured to mm the oormai esteem, not alone ot his pftrl bnt bia country."

Minnesota Republicans. Gen. John B. Sanborn acted as temporary and was elected permanent presiding officer of the Minnesota Republican Convention, at St. Paul. The business in hand tho election of tour delcgates-at-Iargo to Chicago and tbfi adoption of a platform was smoothly and speedily disposed of. Senator D. M. Babiu, ex-Gov. Charles K. Davis, C U. Davie, and O.B. Gould were elected delegates, with C. 1!; Wrlffht, W, G. Ward, James J. James, and L. P. Flukes a alternates. Tberosolutions dcolaro in favor of "tariff laws widen, while furnishing the necessary revenue. Shall favor labor and the industrial enterprises of tbe country, and not assail them ;" in favor of a "reduction of tho customs duties beoausc of the dangerous surplus ii the Treasury receipts;" in favor of "tbe bimetallic gold and silver standard and continued coinage of those metals into money without limit, but upon the banis, as to the weisrht of the corns of each, of the intrinsic market value of these respected metals in the markets of the world;" in favor of "the restriction of the power of Congress over the leoaltender money of the country by such amendments to the Constitution as will guarantee tbat the only lull legal-tende rilohey Coined in time of peace shall be ot gold and silver posse-sing equal Intrinsic value;" re joire at "the improvements of the civil service; indorse the administration of President Arthur as "able, faithful, and dignified;" and declares James G. Blntne "the choice of a large majority of the Republicans of Minnesota for President, but leaves the delegates to Chicago uninstracted as to how tti'jy shall vote. Maryland Republican. The Republican State Convention of Maryland, at Hagei etown, choso W. H. Perkins as Chairman, elected Congressman Halton, L. N. Phillips, James Wallace, aud Senator Hodson delcsatcs-at-largc to the national convention, and adopted a resolution declaring Blaine to be the choice of the convention, but pledging the Republican party ot the State to support the nominee of the national convention. The platform begins with a cordial approval of President Arthur's iiolicy, and claims that the financial policy of the Democratic party, if carried out, would prove ruinous to the Industrial welfare of the country; declares that any revision ot the tariff should be undertaken by the friends ot protection ; that elvil-servlce reform should be extended so as to prohibit any officeholder from taking a more- prominent part in primary elections or political conventions than the exercise of their privileges as citizens that the Government shonld develop and encourage onr shipping interests, and place our navy on a basis befitting tbe dignity of a maritime nation; that a sound financial policy demands the immediate suspension of silver coinage, the retirement of the trade dollar, and the adjustment ot the currency to the standard ot gold. Massachusetts Democrat, The Massachusetts Democratic Convention, at Worcester, was called to order by N, A. Plympton, of the State Central Committee, who made an address eulogizing Gen. Butler and arraigning the Republican party. Edward Avery was elected to preside. A resolution declaring it as the sense of the convention that Gen. B. F. Butler should be nominated for President by the National Democratic Convention at Chicago was adopted unanimously with great enthusiasm. The platform deprecates class distinctions or tbe creation of monopolies; advocates freqnont elections; reaffirms the resolutions of tbe last Democratic National Convention: denounces the accumulation ot surplus revenues; demands the recognition ot the right of the working people; denounces the Republican neglect of the fisheries; demands a reduction of the tariff; that taxation be removed from the necessaries of life, and tenders thanks to Butler for bis fearless public life. The delegates chosen for Chicago are: Benjamin F. Butler, Joslah G. Abbott, M. J. MoCaffertv, and J. E. Delaney; alternates, Albert Palmer, Reuben Noble, H. H. Hsggett and Thomas H. Devine. Virginia. "StrigUt-OutS." About one hundred and twenty delegates, more than halt of whom were colored, assembled at Richmond to attend the "Straight-Out" Republican State Convention. Ex-Congressman Dczcndorf called the body to order, and Major K. 0. Hi me was nude Chairman. Both of them denounced the coalition party tor its repudiation of the Bute debt. The following delegates-at-large to the Chicago convention were chosen: John F. Dezendorf, B. B. Botts. William C. Wiekham. H. C. Parsons. J. M. Dawrson-and

William H. Le-iter. District delegateywcrej

also elected, 'lneywere umnsiruoica, cue are solid for Blaine, or anybody to beat Arthur. Their seats in tbe National Republican Convention will be contested by the Mahone delegates, which will furnish material for a lively fight between the Blaine and anti-Maine men in tbat body. The platform and resolutions adopted by the convention arraign the administration of President Arthur for prostituting tho offices of the Government in tne hands of coalitionists, and denounce Senator Mahone as the author ot repudiation in Virginia, and recommend Blaine and Lincoln, but the delegates are unins true ted. Florida Republicans. Tho Florida Republican Convention, at St. Augustine, was a stormy one. William G. Stewart acted as Chairman. There were a number of contesting delegations. The introduction of the following r-solution acted like a fire-brand: "liexoleed. That we. the Republicans of tho State ot Florida, in convention assembled, heartily indorse tbe civil-service orders of Presidents Hayes and Arthur, and the civil-service rules of the Republican party, and believe that due respect for the same renders it inexpedient to elect any person as delegate holding a Federal position, appointed thereto by the President of the United States." The resolution was defeated and a fierce contest followed on tbe nomination ot delegates. Tbe regular, or office-holder, set was declared elected, as follows, H. M. Ledwlth, W. CF. Stewart, J. D. Cole, and Dennis Eagen. After the regulars had left the hall the opposition faction called a new convention. Tho delegates declared elected are Arthur men, bnt uninatruoted. ' Vermont Republicans. The saying that a prophet Is not without honor save in his own country was conspicuously false so far as the Vermont Republican Convention, which met at Montpeller, was conoerned. It was Edmunds first, last, and all the time, and the four delegates, ex-Gov. J. Gregory Smith, of St. Albans, ox-Gov. Redfiold Proctor, of Rutland, Frederick Billings, of Woodstock, and B. D. Harris, of Brattleboro, were instructed to vote for Vermont's favorite son, George F. Edmunds, as candidate for the Presidential nomination. h x-Congressman Tyler, of Brattleboro, who presided, and ex-Gov. Proctor both made enthusiastic Edmunds addresses. There was no talk about any second choice. The resolutions reaffirm allegiance to Republican principles; aprove of protection; demand a revision of the nties on wool, and no reduction of taxation; present the name ot Edmunds for President, and instruct the delegates to vote for him.

Kentucky Republicans. The Kentucky Republican Convention, whioh convened at Louisville, was organized in the interest of Arthur, and the four delegato"-at-large elected to the Chicago convention are pronounoed Arthur men. Walter Evans, Internal Revenue Commissioner, presided, and a decided sensation was created by a resolution attacking him, introduced by Congressman John D. White. It was tabled amid groans and hisses. Tbe convention affirmed tho principles of the national convention of 1380, expressed griof nt tho doath of Garfield, indorsed Arthur's administration, looked with pleasure on the record ot the Republican party In maintaining the integrity of tbo Government, guaranteeing equal rights to all men, protecting American industries, and establishing tbe best currency over known. Free tobacco was favored, aud Federal aid to education commended. Georgia Republicans (Whits). A convention of white Republicans, calling themselves tho "Whig Republican party ot Georgia," assembled at Atlanta, and was called to order by Gen. James Longs tree t, of Confederate fame. T. S. King was made Chairman. Jonathan Norcrcas introduced a resolution asking colored Republicans to co-operate, but to hold separate conventions. The resolution was opposed. Mr. Norcross said they could do nothing without tho colored vote. Tbe resolution was tabled, and Mr. Norcross withdrew from the convention. A committee was appointed to perfect tbo State organization, A platform was adopted favoring protection, the abolition ot tbe revenue tax on whisky, yet avowing a friendship for tho anti-whisky movement, and complimenting tbe State Legislature tor its opposition to whisky. It was decided not to send delegates to Chicago. Texas Republicans. The Arthur men effected the temporary organization of the Toxas Republican Convention at Fort Worth, but tbe anti-Arthurltes, by tome line work on the second day of the convention, secured a majority of the delegates and elcotd the permanent officers. Fonr delegates-at-large wet e appointed, namely : O. C. Bluckly, of Grayson County, and Robert Zanp, ot Fayette County, white men, and Richard Allen, of Harris County, and W. W. Cmiey, ot Galveston County, colored men. The Blaine men claim all of them, but the Arthur men insist that at least two of them arc (avorahlo ta tho present Executive The district delegates are about evenly divided between Blaino and Arthur. Resolutions wero passed indorsing the general course of the present administration. The platform indorsee the lllalr educational bill, protection, and all other national Republican issues. Maine Republicans. The Republican State Convention ot Maine organized by calling Orvlllo D. Baker to the ohnir. Frank Roble, the present Governor, waa nominated iy acclamation for ro-oleotiou. The following were elected delegates-at-large to Chi -oago: J. R Bodwell, George 0. Wing, Joseph .S. Wheelwright, J. ILDrummond. BesaluHona were adopted (a favor of a pxo-

icy; presents the names of James O. Blaine as the choice tor President; opproves the present administration; expresses disapproval of the eoHoij of the Democratic majority In Congress np6n tho MotriiKm tariff bill and on the shipping bill, (led regfflrine approval of the policy of prohibition. Adjourriea.Maine Greenbaekef The straight-out Maine Greenback Convention iUHt a. Augusta, and nominated W. F, Eaton for Govfafw. Delegates to tho National Greenback Convention 1fer chosen. A m tion to instruct delegates for Butte was defeated. The oonvention refused to recognize tbe Lewiston convention In any manner, and opTJoeed fusion throughout. . A third State convention of Maine Greenbaokers cotapossd of tbe apostles of Solon Chase vet at Bangor, and selected delegates to tho N 4onal Greenback Conventin at Indianapolb An effort to instruct the delegates for Butler failed. The platform adopted was similar to that of the Democratic Greenbackers adopted a few days previous, except that it cou demnCl In advance any Greenback nominee who accepts another party's nomination. New Hampshire Republicans. The Republican State Convention of New Hampshire met at Concord, B. F. Pre-coit being chosen Chairman. The resolutions adopted indorse President Arthur's administration; demand the exercise of suoh power by the National Government as will Insure tbe constitutional rights or every citizen in the South; matntalu ths do:;trlno of protection; favor the reduction of duties oft the necessaries of life: urge the eradication Ot polygamy; reform in the civil service : demand the suspension ot the coinage of silver, and approve tbe national education bill. Charles H. Sawyer, George H. Stowell, Edward H. Rollins, and J. B. Clark were choseu dclegatca-at-large. Tho first is fdr Edmunds or Arthur, tbo second far Blaine or Arthur, tho third for Arthur onlv, and the fourth for Edmunds and opposed to Blaine. Colorado Republicans. v Tbe Republicans ot Colorado, assembled in convention at Denver, organized by placing Hon. 1. E. Barnnm in the chair, elected as delegates to Chicago Judge Elbert, 0. C. Davis, Gen. Hamill, A. L. Emigh. A Gillett, and P. F. Crowoll, ana passed a resolution declaring In favor of the nomination of James G. Blaine for President. Resolutions wore adopted against the demonetization of silver; recognizing the great interests of American labor, itsclalm upon the care of the Government, and its right to equal consideration with capital; declaring against a reduction ot the tariff on wool as threatensd by the Morrison bill; commending and approving the national administration as eminently wise, patriotic, and conservative to the interests of the whole country, and paying a high compliment to President Arthur. West Virginia Republicans. The Republican State Convention of West Virginia gathered at Wheeling and ohose fonr delcgates-at-large and fonr alternates to the Chicago convention. The following were chosen as delegates: B. B. Dovcncr, Ohio County; Win. O. Dawson, Preston County: E. L. Buttrick, Kanawha County; Warren Miller, Jackson County. The alternates are CoL G. H. Bean, Brooke County; J. B. Lewis (colored!, Ma' ion County; 0. H. Payne (colored), Fayette County; W. C. Stiles, Wood County. The convention Instructed the delegates to vote for James G. Blaine in the national convention as long aa there is a reasonable chance for his nomination. This resolution was fought bitterly by the Arthur men, but passed, after a warm debate on both sides, by a vote ot aao to us. Nevada Republicans. In the Nevada Republican Convention -presided over by T. M. Edwards after a bard fight between the Blaino and antl-Blalne men. tbe following delegates to Chicago were elected: M. D. Foley, C. C. Stevenson, S. J. Lee, John Dixon, and J. H. Kind. The delegates declared their intention to vote for Blaine as long as there was a possibility of his n mina ion. Roso'utions were adopted indorsing President Arthur's administration; demanding supplemental legislation on the exclusion of the Chinese; opposing tariff changes; calling for tbe restoration of the wool tax: civil-service reform; the suppression ot polygamy and tbe creation ot a National Railroad Commission, and strongly condemning tbe agitation against silver. Kansas Republicans. The Kansas Republican State Convention effected an organization at Topeka by calling Capt. J. B. Johnson, ot Topeka, to the chair. Tbe convention was harmonious, being largely for Blaine. There waa but little contest over .the selection of the four delegates-at-large, the shallots resulting in the choice of Senator P. B.

Ptomb, of Emporia; James S. Merritt, ot

iwmogo; j. ?. wood, ot Dumner uounty; ana XavTTMnnn, of Jewell. An expression ot the oonveifllen was taken on the Presidential question, lilahitt recclvjng 203 out of tbe !SJ votes. The delcgateaiure not Instructed. Two of them are said to be fdriArthur, aa are several of the district delegatesCalifornia Republicans. The California Republicans held their State Convention at Oakland, E. A. Davis, of Tuba, wielding the gavel. Tbe followii g delegates were elected to the national convention at Chicago, and instructed to vote for Blaine as long as be is in the field: C. C. Bnsh, O. B, Carr, W. H. Parks, G. W. Schell, W. Johnson. E. Denisou. David McClure, Charles F. Crocker, J. D. Spreohler, M. C. Blake, D. 0. Reed, Oregon banders, Tbe platform adopted favors a protective tariff, supplementary legislation to the Chinese exelusion act, making tbe same perpetual, and that the Bureau of Agriculture bo made a Cabinet office. . Utah Republicans. The Republican Territorial Oonvention ot Utah met at Salt Lake City and passed resolutions favoring the separation of cb: h and state, a protective tariff, and the ouudkge of silver and gold on an equal standard; indorsing tbe administration of President Arthur and Gov. Murray, and favoring a legislative commission for Utah and vigorous action for the suppression of polygamy. Gov. Murray and Gen. 1L Kimball were elected delegates to the Chicago convention, and C. C. Goodwin and J. C. Gallagher alternates. Tho oonvention instructed the delegates to support Arthur first. North Carolina Republicans. The North Carolina convention of the Republicans, at Raleigh, elected L. W. Humphrey aa presiding officer. Dr. Tyro York was nominated for Governor; W. A. Guthrie for Lieutenant Governor; D. L. Russell for Supreme Court Judge; W. Duke for Treasurer; G. W. Stanton for Secretary of State; Solomon Pool for Superintendent of PubUo Instruction; 0, A. Cook for Attorney. General. J. J. Mott, W. 8. Dockery, J. H. Harris, and J. E. O Hara were sleated delegates-at-large to Chicago. They are all for Arthur. New York Greenbackers. The Associated Press Agent at Albany furnishes a very brief report ot the New York Greenback Convention: A report Instructing tbe Indianapolis delogates to vote for Butler tor President waa rejected. The delegates are uninstructed. Tho pUtforma of the Chicago Conventionof 1880 and the Rochester Convention ot 1$B were reaffirmed. George Jones, I. Dean, Louis F. Post, and Epenetus Howe wore elected delegaf s-at-largo. The Slate Committee wul name the Congressional district delegates." Rhode Island Republican. The Rhode Ielnnd Republican Convention, In session at Providence, elected Gorbam P. Pomerov, Frank M. Bales, KUVry H. Wilson, and Daniel B. Littletteld delegates-at-large to tbe national convention. Four alternates were alas named. Tbe delegation Is unpledged and nnlustruoted. The personal preference of the delegates and alternates Is understood to be tour for Arthur, two for Edmunds, and two tor Blaine. Washington Territory Democrats. The Domooratlo Central Committee ot Washington Territory bas appointed A. K . Kuhu and J. W. Oflleld delegates to attend the Democratic National Convention at Chicago. No instructions have been given the delegates regarding Presidential preferences, but it Is conceded that Tilden is the first choico ot the Democrats ot that Territory. Oregon Republicans, Tho Oregon Republican Convention met at Portland and elected tbe following delogates to the national convention at Chicago: Bona tor J. N. Dolph, J. T. Apperson, J. M. Swift. O. N. Dennv. H. J. McConnell, and A. G. Hovey. The delegates are instructed for Blaine. Wyoming Territory Republican. Tho Ropubllean Territorial Convention ot Wyoming mot at Evanston, and after a somewhat stormy session tho Hon. J. W. Heldr m and James France wero elected delegates to the national convention. Tbe delegation favors Arthur. Kentucky Democrats. The Democrats of Kentucky held conventions all over the State last week. Resolutions were adopted unanimously demanding a tariff for revenue only. McDonald and Tilden are divided about equally In the expressions of preference. Washington Territory Republicans. The Washington Territory Republican Convention mot nt Davton. G. D. Hill aud JohuL. Wilson wero chosen delegates to the national convention at Chicago, and wero Instructed for Blaine, POLITICAL MORSELS.

The Mansfield (Ohioi Vass band serenaded Senator Sherman tbo thei night at his residence, but he failed to make an? acknowledgment, the lights going out as soon r the musM bocan The Fort Smith (Ark.) A'eto J?ra, which claims to be t lm "oldest Republican paper ia tbe defunct Con'ederaoy," nominates Grant and Lincoln, and say tbey are tbe insa fox the People- ,

INDIANA STATE NEWS. ; Ta- Fort Wayne Grand Jury has falls to

Indict for base-ball playing- on Sunay, m

games by tbe Fort Wayne Club on tas Bats' bath will be continued. A vodko man named Bill Bird waa fatally

stabbed, at Peru, by Samuel Dingman, be

cause of an old grudge. Both reside In He Township, two miles east of there. Da. Jons M. Pkkrik, a prominent phyalclaai of Tippecanoe County, died very soddonly from hemorrhage. He was an active local politician ca the Republican side. Tom Botobd, who murdered Judge Elliott, of Kecttickr, and who Is now stopping at the National Hotel in Jeffersonville, is rapidly failing in health, and his death is not ooaaldcred far off. Is a suit at Wabash, a verdict of $8,000 was rendered against the Wabash Bead and the Western Union Telegraph Company for oaasing the death ot John Bradley by a compUeated accident. The class works at Jeffersonville have 30$ men employed, and yet the demand for pme glass manufactured at these works eontlaaee to inereaee. They are now three months bohlud their orders. The EvansviUe and Terre Haute Bailroal depot at Farmersburg was burned, ents9Uag a loss of over JO, 030. Thomas' Crary Sou had a general store In one end of the building, including hardware, groceries, and dry goods. The stock, which was almost entirely destroyed, was valued at $3,000; insured for J1.400. The building waa valued at IMMTtafs is a second time in a year Mr. Crary has been a heavy loser by fire. Sons time ago Newell Beeson, a Wabaak County farmer, disappeared, owingnumeioea debts. Recently he returned to his homo, -accompanied by a good-looking young ladf whom he Introduced as Mrs. BeeaosT. He had, he said, found bar at Indianapolis, proposed to her, they had married, and now be would undertake to pay off alt bis debts. It Is understood tbat the new wife wrought the reformation. Just before 7 o'clock in the morning tba dome of the boiler at the 8poke and Bending Factory of J. H. Bruner Son blew Off, going throught the roof. Scraps of iron aad debris of various kinds were carried high tata the air. The engineer had been over the boiler but a moment previous, and bts escape was a narrow one. There was a pises uie of ninety pounds of steam at the time of t explosion. A iRisr broke Into tbe Catholic Church aa New Castle the other night by making est opening in one of the stained windows. He was thus enabled to reach aad loosen t e window fastening, and, climbing tn, helped hlmsolf to a bottle ot wine, and departed through the church door. Hon of tbe valuables are missing from the altar. The broken window is difficult to replace, bearing; as it did the name of the donor, MM, George Campbell. Mb. Eb Moroaw, of JeffersonvlUe, has ta his possession probably the finest mooklag blrd In that city. In addition to its retaarkaybly fine vocal powers, the feathery warbler has a strange history. It was brought from the Island of St. Helena, m 1880, by a Turkish sailor, and, after weathering two shipwrecks and being captured by savages along with Its owner, finally arrived at (Tew Orleans, where it was purchased by Mr Morgan's brothor-tn-law, a resident of Xiouiaville. At 9 o'clock of a recent morning, burglars entered the store of Hiram Waltman. at Georgetown, Brown County, and blew opea tho sure, robbing It of its contents, and firing the building, which, with the stock of goods, was entirely consumed. The PostoOioe. heU? In the store, and its contents, together with postage stamps, etc., were burned. The eotlre lose is estimated at S&,000, on which there is $1,000 insurance. Tbe news store of Aaron Gody, in an adjoining building, waa alse burned; toss, $300; no Insurance, The burg- . lam got about eighty dollars out of ttosefev TlTjOHMAN OOCHRAH, Of ToUBgStOVrn, Vigo Conuty, has filed complain ta against parties la School District No. S, Fiersoo township, foe visiting the sohool and insulting the teacher, Mrs. Louie D. Cochran, who is his wife. Zury Wellman, Weldo Wellman, and Mr. Bowie bad boys In tbe school who were dismissed" for Improper conduct. Tbe parents became offended at the teacher's action, and visited the sohool and insulted the teacher by conduct humiliating to her In the preseawie ot the school. Tbe statutes of this State orovkler for the punishment ot this offee a, w '!cb It termed "insulting a teacher lu the presence of the school," and fixes the fine at not less than $ for each offense. Thomas Gait, the well-known distiller ot

Aurora, died at Cincinnati one day last ot apoplexy. His distilling interests probably larger than those of any one

in his part of the country. He was OS of the proprietors of the Creeceirt Brewery te Aurora, of the ThJstledew Distillery in Ooa ingtoa, tbe Gaff, Flefechman ; Co. olarfllary-,

and the Gaff distillery hi Aurora. His

eats in Cincinnati were so large that he

looked upon as a Cincinnati man.

in a beautiful residence in Aurora on the brow of the hill, aad surrounded by a magnificent park. At this luxurious boaee he would spend his evenings. Late lathe tors, noon he would loave for CtnoinnatL, and ha could always be seen on the noon train. He would spend his time on 'Change and looknag after bis business interests, and then take tho 8 o'olock train for home. Me was beam near Edinburgh, Scotland, July a, lSOs, and came to the United States when bat t yean Old, his parents settUng at SptrtngfleU S, J, When a boy he learned paper4rlng, whlek was his father's trade, and at the age of M he learned the distilling business with bis uaole, Charles Wilson, of Brooklyn, . t. Later, with his brother, James W. Qaff, he engaged in the business in Philadelphia, where for a time they were very aoocesafau. The "City at Brotherly Love" did ot seem conducive, however, to permanent pRHmerlty in tbe distilling business, and, revmaua taking the brothers, they disposed of their interests and removed to Indiana, then the far West, In 188. They settled ta the oby of Aurora, and laid the foundatton of what Is now the great and prosperous firm of , J. W. Gaff & Co., distillers. Thomas Gaff wae also one of the original stockholders and

Directors tn the Ohio and MSaalppi Ba..-iJ

road. He became dlstlugulshed hi ts--ty, every line of business, and at the time of hardeath was merchant, nuaufaeturev east'' banker. He was alto joint partner hi thav

extensive dour and hominy mills at Colu-v 1 T, . Vl Vmb) Am,, m .V -

uw, - w - . vvu. , uron mm5 llvfcfc snd Cink fitanuv. mS 1 - ...I''-'

the Aurora First National Bank, Thougt,1'

his early education was limited, ha waa "

student, read a great deal, and was arwwya '

mi wmv iiv was uuvva ZUB the personal attention he gave to every de tall of his complicated bmrtnost sffaira, ami. as a financier waa regarded as oaaVot the -very best ia the country. For the htst twe or three years Mr. Gaff had sought to be

partially relieved from the earea at

and confided the management at huaaTabw 1o his partner aad brother-in-law-, Mr. Benry W. Smith. He leaves a widow aad two ohaV dren. Mrs. Gaff has been an lavaUM ar,

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