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THE CHICAGO TRIBUNS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1880—SIXTEEN. PAGES [LOCAL POLITICS The First Congressional Con- yention to Be Held Mon= day, Sept. 13. ftrennous Objections to Hold- ing It on So Short a Notice. MMegations that It Is Done in the Interest of a Particular Candidate, i. Washburne Warmly Indorsed by the Eighteenth Ward Club. trong but Useless Opposition by Mr. Washington Hesing. an Appeal to the Friends of Mr. Washburne to Turn Out Saturday. Willard Woodard Indorsed by the Staats-Zeitung—Col. Ben- nett’s Position. The Race for Office—Meeting of the Third Ward Republican Club. FIRST CONGRESSIONAL. ‘THE CONVENTION TO BE HELD SEPT. 13. _ The Republican Committeo of the First Con- pressional District met at the office of Abner faylor. No. 157 Washington street, yesterday afternoon for the purpose of making arrango- ments for holding the Convention to nominate a Congressman. There were present Abner Tay- Jor, Heary Bonn, E.G. Keith, J. L. Woodward, proxy for B. H. Belding: Joseph Boyd, George A Follansbec, James B. Neill, proxy for W. P. Peirce; M.S. Ellsworth, proxy for Lewis Elis- worth; Dr. Olsen, and W, K. Patrick. E.G. Keith was electe3 Chairm&n. Mr, Taylor, for reasons of his own, asked that be be allowed to withdraw and put Arthur Dizon ib bis place. His request was re used. Mr. W. R. Page, representing the Committee of the Secouid Senatorial District, said that they ‘thought, since this was a Presidential year and ‘the district was a large one, it was well to HAVE THE PRIMARIES AT 4§ EARLY A DAT AS POSSIBLE, in order to get them out of the way, and also for the benefit of the candidates who might receive the nomination. He suggested that the Con- gressional and Senatorial primaries be held on thesame day; but, if this was not concurred in, the Senatorial Committee would be willing tomeet the Congressional Committee in any suggestion they*might make. The Senatorial Committee bad passed a resolution favoring the ‘Uh inst, but had not fixed that day. Mr. Bord moved that the primaries be held on ‘the ith (in the city, between 4 and 7 Bi m.), and the Convention at noon Monday, the i3th. Mr. Woodward thought that was too early, and moved aan smendment that the primaries be held on the 25th, and the Convention on the Zith. Mr. Follansbee favored the 18th for the pri- maries and the 2th forthe Convention, ‘Chis ould relieve the Committee of the charge of playing a snap game, and give ample time to put the candidates in the field and carry on the Smpaign as it should be: oF ip nas * ith (Olsen in the chair) was . A OPPOSED TO AN EARLY CONVENTION, ecause the business men would be out of town. Heretofore it bad beon held in the latter part of September or the tirst part of October. In faire best to all concerned itshonid not be held be- te Bona cupported Mi Boyd’ tion, bi ir. Bonn su et re 's motion, be- citss the conventions in the two other districts ‘would be held at the same time. _ Dr. Olsen also preferred to have it on the 13th, Since that day would be more convenient to the people of Du Page County. amendment was lost,—yeas, 4; nays, 6,— 13 follows: , Yeas~Taylor, Keith, Woodward, Follansbeo—4. pee Bone Boyd, Neill, Ellsworth, Olsen, and Mr. Follansbee moved as an amendment that the primuries be held on the 18th and the Con- ‘vention on the 20th: a was voted gown, and oe oneinal Suodon agreed 10,—yeas, 7; nays, 3—Taylor, - Yard, and Foliansbes. » Mr. Woodward moved that ‘TRE BASIS OF REPRESENTATION be the Aldrich vote of 1878,—one delegate for every 150 and a fraction of 75. ‘Taylur favored the Governor's vote of four Bg0. Mr. Boyd moved as a substitute that South Chicago's representation he the same as in 1878, <First Ward, 8; Svcond, 9; Third, 10; Fourth, WB; Fifth, 6; and sixth, 6. Mr. Taylor also offered a substitute, but, as there was no second, withdrew it.” ~ Dr. Olsen said the usuul rule should not a) Biz 12 Bu Pare County, and asked, in view of the publican majority, that it be allowed twenty BSead of thirteen delegates. This would do wAfter some discussion Dr. Olsen asked for ‘only seventeen,” and a motion allowing that ‘umber was agreed to. Mr. Woodward said the Fourth Ward cast as Jerse a vote as Du Page County. and was en- ited to as many delegates. He therefore Moved that it have as many, » There was no second. ‘Mr. Follansbee also Bat in an amendment, making 150 votes for Aldrich the basis; but it “the motion of B finally agreed to. ; The motion of Boyd was finally aj . ir. Follansbee moved that Hyde Park be allowed a send delegates in the usual way. r. Bonn moved that the judges be named. MrKeith auld it would’ do serious injusiles tothe voters by naming the judges now. He pee Bot prepared to do it. Sufficient time should given. He could not reason for tis acto not ce BDy WASY PARTICULAR CANDIDATE EXPECTED TO by the MAKE ANYTHING fe cperation, be wanted to fafrly an Muarely that thai sort of thing wouldn’t go down; and suy man who proposed to take advani SU a2" supposed canvass of the district would himself landed high and dry in Salt River Sometime. For the suke of what was right he that the vote fixing the date of the Con- Gyution be reconsidered. ‘They knew the result MeneP-game layed not long ago. r. Boun said he voted according to his con- pone. ‘The Convention sboula have been held pur months ‘ag0., If the people of the Second desraige’e e the 12th, they could make the ir. Reich remarked that the district was re- deemed four years ago after a thirty days’ can- beerand be didn't Know why the time should “ie: Follanctee ‘wanted rvthing to be fal a ans! ‘want evel re ir Becatgreboard. ‘Two weeks from now wouldn't nous! att. Woodward said it was common talk on the firects that the Committee was packed in the Glerest Of @ certain candidate, and that the eovention would be called when be wanted By allowing two weeks’ notice no such Starge could be made. Any snap-game would react upon the perpetrators. aig Olsen said he was not pledged to any can- ite, and was not present in the Interest of Byoue. He voted for an early convention be- Howe Dearly all the Congressmen: throughout nouaaery: bad alrea n nominated. He muulda’t see why the uth of September was any ge for the First District than the Secoud. . Keith remarked that the voters in the Bepon: \d would have two weeks’ notice. tlt, Woodward said no hardship would result forgone by putting the Convention off a week A moti ces Rs Rare Td Teconsider was lost,—yeas, 4; Days, Yeat—Taylor, Keith, Woodward, and Follans- payeite-Boun, Bord, Nell, Ellsworth, Olsen, and On motion of Mr Tazlor, the Chairman and etary were directed to ie a call, “Glorized to seoure a tall. motion of Mr. Bonn as to was JUDGES Tighten aereed to, but only the following were led fo,the representatives of the other sards not’ being prepared to give names OF Second Ward—Poll, No. 571 State street. fades. F Billings: Wikvare agler and Jk Zaird Ward—Poli, Archer and Stewart arene” comer Archer am ind Chari Wages, M. Schmnidtz, C. 8. Sehoreck, ‘Be Committee the ed. Re impression is tat tho acon. of the ma- St the Committee was in the interest ot 'K. White, of the Post-Office, who bas been. f i at work for months past, and, as alleged, bi up the pins to secure the nomination te rr aid fhe it now he has shown ‘his hand, and that the will pul and the primaries will ‘undoubtedly be meron! A LITTLE INDIGNATION. ipposed that the resentment of the Republicans of the Fourth Ward against the leged saap-game of the First Distriot Commlt- tee Would find indignant expression last even- ing at the meeting of the ward Club. ‘The meot- adjourned, however,after going through ouoh eaaliaat neat Er Set vidual express! after the adjournment showed ‘that fhe teelige into sbape. J. L. Woodward articularly in- allered job had Re pareied out. ‘he. gentlemen complaints on two to them poparently: good and suflicient reasons, 18 ret place, the Convention bad been called carlier than was proper or necessary. A num- ber of the business-men in the district had not returned from their summer vacations, and others had but Intely gotten back. ‘To these and he &verybody clio” the Committeo had de- cided to give vut one ‘week's notice of the gare | Primuries, while in the Second and Third Districts the people had had two and four weeks respectively. The time was Tidtculously short, especially fn the cases of those who had but lately returned to the city, or those who would probably do so during the coming week, for the voters to make up their minds whom they desired. to send, to Con; » 25 8 piece of snap-judement, it could on! ‘be compared to that of the County Central ‘Com, mittee last spring in giving but three duys’ notice of the approaching primaries. But, in addition to all th 8, the majority of the Committee had committed the rank and parti- san Injustice of increasing the representation of Du age County to seventeen, when its \ ote for Aldrich at the last Congressional election was but 1,698, and the vote of tho Fourth Ward— Which now gets no increased representation— 2,004. For this crowning outrage there was no excuse. The object, of course. was to them fully. apparent. A certain candidate, having captured the county, Proceeded to further sét'up the pins by having bis friends on,“ the. Committee : rush. through the proposition to give its delegation this year not only more votes than it bad ever bad before, but more than it should have in accordance with the county's total yote at the last. clection. The indigradon which Messrs. Woodward and Gilbert expressed was merely a sample of that $a keh omners gave yom an rpey, scr around lo Knots discu-sing the alleged sharp prac- tice of the Committec. What this indignation will amount to remains to be seen, but it Is very evident that it will open the eyes of the Fourth- Warders at least,and that somebody will be “left. CAPT. WHITE. To the Eduor af The Chicago Tribune. Catcaco, Sept. 4—The Republicans of the First District will be called upon soon to make a choice of candidates for Congress, and it seems of the hizhest importance that they should wisely choose some man of experience and ability for such posttion; but from many rumors afloat it is feared that, through modes best known to wire- ullers and machine-politiclans, the sense of the istrict will be overridden, anda man with but little if acy reputation ‘outside ot a certain Sphere “may bo nominated. I refer to Capt. ‘White, who has for more than six months, under cover of a service to Uncle Sam in connection with the mail service, been plying industriously the men who set up primaries for this responsi- ble position. The business-men of the district will naturally inquire who this Capt. White is, what are his qualifications, and whether a senso of propriety should not suggest to this Federal official that he had better wait until some re- sponsible and known interests in the district invite him to thus assume to bea Representative of a district second to none in its need of a wan of brains, experience, and business ability of any in the Northwest. desire.in this is almply to invite the attsn- tion of busineas-men and solid Republicans to the fact that we stand in great danger of baying aman of unknown powers foisted upon us, ant thus inviting certain defeat in a heretofore splendid Republican district, © REPUBLICAN. SECOND CONGRESSIONAL. THE “STAATS-ZEITUNG" IXDORSES WILLARD ‘WooDaxD. The Staats-Zeitung of Saturday has the follow- ing in regard to the Congressional nomination in the Second District: By the withdrawal of Gen. Martin Beem, the umber of candidates for the Republican Con- fesslonal nomination in the Second District is lessened by one, and the prospects of those candidates who are not personally seeking the oftice, but whom a large number would gladly see filling it, are correspondingly enhanced. Among those candidates who are not seeking the office, but whom a number ot our best ang truest Re- publicans and citizens, desiring thé® welfare of the city, are wis! to: see nominated, is Mr. Willard’ Wood: ihe reason why there was ‘n expression Conven- some of his American friends feared he would Jose the support of the German voters, since in 1873 he was opposed to the People's party. If any feelinx of ill-will against Mr. Woodard has survived from that time we do nct kuow it, and there appeurs to be no reason why there should be any such feeling. We remember no actin Mr. Woodard's public career, whether as Alder- man, then as State Senator, and Jater as Park Commissioner, which should diminish the confi- ence which he is entitied to claim on account of his gencral knowledge, his admitted adminis- trative ability, and his unquestioned integrity. Although Mr. Woodard persunaily abstaings from the use of spirituous liquors, still he is not a “temperenzier,”—that is, @ man who wishes to forca others to ab3tain from beer and wine since be don't relish them. On the contrary. be is a liberal man, who acknowledges and respects differing opinions and ideas regurding life and the way of enjoying it, precisely as he entertains in religious matters very liberal ideas, or at Icast belongs to the most liberal of American sects. He bas proven that be would not lay au obstacle in the way of the German method of Sunday. enjoyment, for, as Park Commissioner and as President, the West Side Purk Board has, under bis guidance, made special efforts to facilitate the use of the parks on Sunitay\by those classes of the people whose occupations do not allow them to visit them on week days. His integrity is sufficiently proven by the fact that he de- clined to aocepe a salary of $4,000 as Park President, which was offered him, If Mr. Willard Woodard’s friends are serious about bis candidacy, and push it earnestly, wo believe that, so far as the Germans at least are | concerned, no obstacles will be put in his wars and that, on the other hand, many of them wil take a warm {interest in him, and if he gets the nomination, we do not doubt that the Germans will work zealousiy for his election. : COL. J. W. BENNETT. ‘The principal teature of political discussion lay was the rumored withdrawal of Col. |. W. Bennett from‘ the Con; ional race on the West Side. A reporter for Tux TRIBUNE saw him yestorday afternoon at his office at No. 196 Fifth avenue. Mr. Bennett stated that, as he had never formally entered tho canvass, he could not formally withdraw. He said that; while be was not ‘in the hands of his friends.” he woulda be governed by theiraction. He did not propose to make any personal canvass for the position, and at the same time ho would not refuse the nominauon if it should be offered to him. On, the whole, his con- versation led to the belief that he stood exactly as he stood a week ago,—not in search of the of- fice, but willing to it if offered. z TE FAVORS WOODARD. ‘To the Editor of The Chicago Tritune, Carcaco, Sept.38.—Now that Gen, Beom has left us, his constituents, in the lurch, suspended as it were in mid air with nothing on which to ling, letus unite our forces and join in the Woodard campaign. Although always a sup- porter of Martin Beem, I have never failed to appreciate the virtues of Willard Woodard. I have always been sharp enough not to attack where nothing was vulnerable. Let us take ad- Yantuge of this circumstance to fill the Con- gressional sent as it never has been filled by our district, either physically or mentally, Let us take the Congress by storm, show what ae io when she does her Jevel best, and send a Soleano emitting good deeds and noble actions. We don’t want Sua which io Kent for our. resentative hel lown simply. nat it will take to iteelf wings if al- lowed tobe vacant while our member is pro- unding sapience. Pope has said: “ Be silen! ff you doubt your sense,” and J think we areal kely to doubt the ability of a man who has no words to say or suggestions to make when measures of groat importance are under dis- cussion, When has Mr. Woodard ever been silent at such a timo, and we have never had occasion to doubt his sense. Now that the beam (Beem! is out of our eye let vs put forward the man wihout beams i faye io roe is no et merit receive jus: . outa ictus work. I noticed while the canvass was going on in 8 that although many men were willing to acknowledge that Mr. Woodard was the best man, that lis qualifications ex- ceeded those of any other aspirant, stitl if bis friends hud shown themselves more onthusiasti- cally bis supporiere and done moro eliicient service, it would havotold. He has done hard campaign work for many aman. Now is the time for them to remember it. 4 ‘Wake up, wake up. dormant friends, wake up, | and let us sec what can be accomplished by sturdy devoted gisplay of energies. Every man naa Ba quty aud: jet bi oat Perform it ae tor, vale glory, but for the o country. Eivestment that will pay. We areal stock- holders in Congress, and the advancement of the interest of one will be for the benefit of all. As Ex-BEEM-ITE. THIRD CONGRESSIONAL. MR, WASHDURSE'S FRIENDS IN THE EIGHTEENTH “WARD. ‘The Eighteenth Ward Republican Club held a large and exciting meeting last evening at the North Side Turner Hall, Mr. A. H. Burling in the. chain The Chairman read a letter from Mr. Hempstead, Washburne, Secretary of the Club, in which the gentlemen resigned his po- sition, because his business was of such a character notto allow him to devote any time top ics untét Oot. Lor later. ‘Che resig- nation was accepted, and. Mr. H. Mann was elected to act until the next regularelection. The Hon. Isaac N. Arnoid then took the stand .Snd said it was gratifying to him, and it was no doubt gratifying to the people of the Third Con- gressional District, that the Hon. E. B. Wash- burne had consented to run forthe office of member of Congress for the Third District, it nomiuated. Therefore he would {introduce the following resolutions, which he hoped would be adopted: : ‘WHEREAS, The control of the House of pre= sentatives is of the utmost ituportanes te cho Republican party, scarcely, if any. tant than the election of President: and \WitEREAS, Our friend and neighbor, the Hon. Elibu B. Washburne, has expressed a willing- ry to accept the nomination from this district; WAEREAS, His long experience, tried integrity, and National reputation would’ render hina eB. pecially useful in that position; and ‘WHEREAS, We believe he could do more than ny other man to carry through Congress 2. bill for the deepening nnd enlargement of the Ill- nois & Michiman Gunnl; therefore Res That without disparagement to others, we recommend Mr, Washburne as the ablest, strongest, and best man that can be nom- inated that in our judgment he will strengthen the ticket from President down, and that wo pelts oo man eouldbe nominated who pani 80 useful tothe Republican party, to t! city, and to the Nation. aed MR. ARNOLD, IN SUPPORT OF HIS RESOLUTIONS; said that ho introduced them for the reason that he believed Mr. Washburno the best man for the hen he wasa member of Congress ie found Mr.:Washburne one of the most infiu- ential men. there. ‘Mr. Washburne was one of the leading members of Congresa when Blaine and other statesmen of the present day entered the House. They all willingly followed bis lead, and be neverled them astray. Gartield would, no doubt, be gratified to hnve tho able support of Mr. Washburne in Congress. He bnd nothing against other candidates, There was Mr. Bar- ber, an excellent young man; but when a man like Mr. Washburne was willing to accept the Position Mr. Barber would no dount be willing to ‘stand nside for the Rreat statesman. Mr. Farwell ought not to stand in the way of a man like Mr. Washburne, for, exporienced as be was, he certainly was not the equal of Mr. Wash- burne in such a position. The watch-dog of the Treasury, who bad guarded the country inst corruption, who had stood by the poopie at all times and on - all occasions, was the man to represent this city. in Congress. He know of no better man for the pisce:sthan Elihu B. iMate No man ut en more energetic in Con; to bi about the enlargeuont of so canal, and whatever had been done was’ done thrangh the influence of Mr. Washburne. {f others of the linois delegation bud been a8 energetic, tho canal would have veen enlarged before this, and our nostrits would no longer be offended by that cesspool running through our city, and culeago and New Orleans would to-day be unite by steamboat communication. Mr. ‘Wasbburne had been fdentified with that mens-, ure from the beginning, and if ho had been a member from Chicago bo could not have dono moro. He would not question tho zeal and honesty of others; but here was a man of Nadiouul reputation who could ° carry through =a measure of that kind better than any other man. Was there a man in the district as ‘well known; was thore a man of such National reputation? These were the reasons why he should be nomi- nated. There was no other man. who could carry. the district as casily as be could. Look- ing to success they had better take the strong- est man thoy could find. It was not prudent fn a Presidentini contest to take any risk. If they sont Washburne to Congress they would send a man whose voice would be heard thero, and who would be a tower of strength to the Repub- lican side. The Democrats admitted that if Washburne was nominated there would be no use for them to make a nomination. If they wanted a strong man they brd better nominate the etatesman and patriot Biihu B. Wasbburne. (Enthusiastic snd long-continued applause.] | MR. WASHINGTON HESING was then given the floor, and made an impas- sioned speech against the resulutions. He begaa by sa} that. in the words of the eminent Senator from Now York, -“ There 1s objection.” With due deference to Mr, Arnold and to Mr. ‘Washburae, for whom be had voted thirty-three times in the National Convention, until ho found it was a forlorn vote, he would say that, however well the resolucions appeared, he must enter his objections. After whathad transpired during the last six months, Mr. Washburne could no longer clnim the support of his friends. It was nonsense to talk of bis availability and strength. Any ood Republican nominated in this strong Bepublionn district could be elected. ere seemed to be a great of opinion whether Mr, Washburne was rei a candidate or not. The morning be- fore Mr. Washburne left for Europe he calicd upon him and was informed by him that he was nota candidate, Afterwards he met Mr. Wash- burne in Tax TriouNe Building and he again stated that he wa3 not a candidnte, A TRIBUNE editor afterwards told him (Hesing) that Mr. Wasbburne had stated he would.accept tho nomination. . Considerable confusion here arose on account of certain parties trying to interrupt the speak- er. They were squelohed, however, by the Chair- man. Mr. Hesing said that he was notin the least afraid to express his opinion. Hedefied his op- ponents and bad no fear that this would prove a nail in bis cofin. Mr. Wasbburoe came to him in reference to a notice ina morning paper that- he (Wasbburne) was 2 candidate, requesting him to state in the Staate-Zeilung that the report was nottrue. Mr. Washburne lost his standing on account of his constantly trying to carry water on doth shoutdere. Here Mr, Arnold asked the speaker if he would support Mr. Washburne if a dispatch was re- celved from him before next Saturday, announc- his willingness to accept the nomination. ir. Hesing Foplied that he would not, He was notin favor of Washburne’s nomination under any circumstances. Mr. Arnold regretted that Hesing should take such a course against the wishes of Washburne's German friends. : Mr. Hesing, continuing his speech, said Mr. ‘Washburne bad always done all he could to ‘UPSET TBE AIMS OF HIS FBIENDS. White bis friends were working hard for him for the Presidencs, be did all in bis power to aid the third-term principle. Had he (Hesing) known what be knows now be would never bave voted. for him. There were present nt this meeting about one-fifteenth of the voters of the ward. Was it Just that this smal fraction should de- clare that the ward was in favor of Washburne? He was confident the ward was not for Wash- burne. This whole affair hnd been cut-and- dried, and notices of this meet! had been sent to the friends of. Washburne only. He had the evidence in his possession that Democrats even had been invited. But the true Repub- Jioans were neglected or forgotten. Mr. Wash- burne demanded the nomination. Mr. Farwell made no effort to secure it. bad ‘never gone out of his office to aid in his nomination. The reso- lutions were prepared at a caucusof a fow would-be dictators, to be rushed through this mccting. He criticised these parties in severe forms, ana said thoy were alienating the voto of ce POORER CLASSES LIVING WEST OF WELLS STREET. Agentleman remarked that the report that Mr. Kadish had said that no respectable Republicans Myed wost of Wells. street was untrue, and Mr. Kadish hed denied it over his own signature, - Mr. Hesing said it was true, because one of bis reporters had heard the remark made, and so reported it, and he called upon the reporter, who ‘was present to verify the statement, which re- quest was readily complied with. Mr, Floto said that the report was not true, and the reporter rose to reply, but the Chair- man would not allow him to speak, as he was not member of the Olub. . After this episode, Mr. Hesing again went on with his specch. He said he was in favor of no one mun, but wanted a fair chance given to all. They were allthere for one common cause and working towards one common end. Ifa delega- tion were selected, jet them give each candidate anegual share. He opposed to have it go on record that the Eighteenth Ward was solid for ‘Washburne, and he hoped tho resolutions would be voted down; if they were not, no one could toll what the consequences would be. MR. EB. F. CRAGIN, in repl; to Mr. Hesing, eaid he did not rise to say that if such and such a man was not nom- inated he would bolt the tloket, as Mr. Hesing haddone. He would vote for any man the Ke- publicans nominated. Mr, Hesing said he never said he would not support the nomince. Mr. Cragin wont on to say that he remembered whea Hesing was doing all he could to help elect the’ Democratic ticket, when ho (Cragin) worked all he - could for the Repub- lican ticket. He considered it the hight of impertinence for a new couvert to impugn the Republicaninm of old and tried War-horses of the party. He thought the peo- ple of the ward would only too glad to in- dorse Mr. Washburne, who lived in their midst. ‘Tho ward could not do otherwise than indorse the candidate living-in the ward. ‘This wasa renewal of tho old fight; the fight of bummer- lem, the tight of men who wanted to get some- thing. Tho ward wanted a man elected who would represent it best. He would not have spoken a word if Mr. Washburne had not been so shamefully attacked. And why did that man make the attack? Because he was ordered to dosoby bisemployer. Didthe man think the opie had forgotten all the rascality of the ou Phey bad done everything to overthrow these corruptionists whom they were now trying to get into power again. If Mr. Hesing’s candidate bad changed his tactics and was coming forward as a penitent, people might consider his claims. But ke had not. Every whisky thief, every cor- ruptionist, and all the worst elements were Working to secure his nomination. In the name of decency and honesty he would ask the meet- ing to pass the resolutions and send a unaai- ing ty Washbure delegation. ‘THE RESOLUTIONS ABOEtED | fis Iutions were then put; and adopted Peet €2 against 41. The announcement of the result was greeted with cheers and immense. applause. of Mr. Cragin, {t was resolved to anpojat a committee of three to thoroughly can- appoint «ard and prepare against illeral voting. ‘Mr. J: 8. Dixon stated that be was one ofa Of tree rom ae Gok rhis westing Republican Club leks selection of four of the candidate,and were working solely for the Re Hen bere as moved that the request o! ihe ty ranted. see Mp. Willing moved ax acubstitute that the re- quest be declined, but that the North Side Vet- eran Club be requested to meet with this Club ‘Thursday y evening and take part in the selection of dele; ; ‘ ‘Aftera short debage, Mr. Willing’s resolution ‘was adopted by an almost unanimous vote. evening, when delegates for. the Convention will be nominated. eTessional %. B, WASHBURNE,” : The follo appeal tothe Republican of the fated Coortessional District was Tae signed recognized ‘by alt citizens of Chicago: vi If you believe that the Hon. E. B. Washburne, a8 patriot, 2 legislator, and strtesman, can represent the people better, carry tne district by a larger majority, and add more strength to lonal and local tickets than any other man, organize at once in every town and ward. ‘The time fs short. e See that delegates favorable to htm are voted for at the primaries, and sent to the Congres- sionul Convention. S In Laie County the primaries are held Friday, Bape, 20, from 4 to 7 p. mi. ee ge n wnty they are held on’ Saturday, Sept.ll,from4toTp.m. « a With Washburne victory 18 certain; without him, doubtful. fe If nominated, he will accept and make an act- ive canvass; if elected he will represent the dig- trict with dignity and honor. JES The Repuniicans of the. district can, if they will, nomtuate Mr. Washburne: but professional and'mercenary -politiclans are now actively at work, and if the nomination is left to them, as usual, somebody else will be.chosen. ‘Remember, the polls are open only fora few ours. oe se ‘The first comers are sure to have their votes counted. Abijah Koith, A. Chetlain, H. 3. Willing, Edward F. Cragin, William Floto, GR. Corbin, J, B. Hobbs, HN. Mana, George E. Adams, fs nn! Willem Diekior, J.P. S. E. Barrett, Mulliken, Jobnson, M, ivnball, ‘Thomas 8. Walun, Jobn N. Hil \ HLA. Towner, H. Bausher, Jr., J.C. Schaffer, . W. Dater, George Webster, : D. B. Baxter, Newton Goodwin, Isiac N. Arnold, J. W. Brooks, Charles Randolph, James L. W: Richard Michaelis, C. H. Stend, Gharies 5. Culver, oH Goan, bert M. Day, john MeLunl ‘A.Bauer, iG. Holley. Julian S.'Bumsey, THE CANDIDATES. THE DAY 18 DRAWING NIGH"? ‘The days of. agony for the Republican cand!- dates for the various offices to be filled at the November election are rapidly drawing to a close, The First and Third Congressional Dia- trict Conventions are called tor Monday week. The Second District will hold its Convention Saturday. No dates have yet been assigned for the holding of the various Senatorial District Conventions the Seventh excepted, which has deen held, and resulted in the nomigation for members of ‘the lower House of the old incum- bents, L. C. Collins and George Struckmann. It is poasible that simultaneously with the holding of the Congressional Convention there will be gatherings of delegates ‘to nomi- mate candidates for the Legislature 8v as to remove ail possible complications from the County Convention, and give -the candidates for county offices a chance to set up the pins without the necessity of being handicapped with declarations in favor of Congressional or Legis- lative aspirants. It is not likely that theCounty Convention will be held before the fourth week of this montb, ‘ The Democracy have no hopes of carrying this city or county for their’ Presidential candi-, date, and for this reason they are’ holding back with the idex that bad nominations on the part of the Republicans for county and. Legisiat honors may enable them to run in‘a “finger oF two, ou the grounds of personal popularity. Hence their Conventions will not be called until after the Republicans haye gotten through. i CONGRESSIONAL. Last Sunday's TRIBUNE published a full list of the candidates, Republican and Democratic, as fur as then known. During the week there have been some changes, mostly by way of addition. Gen, Beem has withdrawn from tho race ns a candidate for Congress from the Second District, ‘This leaves the race between Davis, Woodward, Bennett, and Mason... ‘The action of the First Congressional Commit- tee in calling the Conventigg for the 13th is in many circles regarded as a, coalition betweon Paylor and White as against Aldrich, in which the first named hopes to get the best of the deal by means of a still-hunt. It would astonish the three if Kirk Hawes were made the nominee after a dead heat. 4 zs ‘The fight inthe Third District is centéred on C. B. Farwell, BE. B. Washburne, and Hiram Barber, and the dispute promises to bo a very lively one. “SENATORIAL, ‘The First Senatorial District presents no new candidates. It is al ther likely that two of the old members, W. and Moses Wentwort emocrat, will bo unani- mously nominated. For the other Republican nominee there will be ‘a scramble between Messrs. Harris and Carter. ‘Mr. Enfleld-Moore is not a candidate. The Second District is reinforced by a new candidate for Senator, Calvin De Wolf. It is understood that Sol Hopkins bas con- cluded to run for the House. Tho other candidates for Senator are L, D. Condee, Village Attornoy of Hyde Park, who has -made aneaviable record in that position, and D. N. Bash, the present incumbent. The additional candidates for the Lower House are 0. S. Cook and W. L. Fawcette,, : J.B. Taylor, who Has enjoyed two terms as a member of tho Lower House trom the Third District, declincs.a renomication. This leaves the fieldopen to Messrs. G. W. Kroll, C. W. Woodman, John Raber, M._ Woodorson, and Cyrus Mann. The additional Democratic candi- date is Tom Halpine, of blessed memory. The Fourth District, which has been ard is blessed with a baker's dozen of candidates for Senate and Logisiature, presents nu new names. As the boy said, * The woodsare full of them,” and the independent voter can take his choice. ‘The Fifth Senatorial District begins to loom up. Dalten's manifesto, declaring a Senatorial vacancy, which was sent a week ao to the Gov- ernorand the County. Clerk, has been referred tothe tcgal authorities, and’ is likely to stay there. J. L. Bonnett, a very clever shorthand reporter, who hashad much experience in re- porting law cases, is understood to bea candi- date ror the Lower House. . a T. E. Stacey, at present Deputy Sheriff, has an- nounced himself as a candidate for roner. Neither Maj. Waite nor O. L. Mann has any han- kering after the office. P. H. O'Toole, a descendant of the Irish Kings, and at present Assistant Secretary of the Fire Department, is a candidate for the Clorkanip of the Cirouit Court. How he expects to get it is beyond the ken of theaverage politician. Even Frank Cunningham is not sanguine. Ee THE THIRD WARD. TRANSACTING GENERAL BUSINESS, ‘The Third Ward Republican Club met at Mar- tine’s Hall last evoning, Presideat Shorey in the chair. and about seventy-five members present. In calling the meeting to order, Sir. Shorey made a few remarks, saying that this was the most important campaign since 1260, and that it was the duty of all Republicans to take an in- terest in it, work until election-day, and. then turn out and do all in thelr power for the suc- Y cess of Garfield and Arthur and the State and local Republican ticket. (Applause.J] Mr. William 8. Everett followed, addressing himself particularly to State-rights. On motion of Mr. Custer, be Fate J were officers for the next seers 31 Caster, J- ZL, Baroum, J. toe sell. D. V. Puringtou, and P."B. Smith, ‘While they were out MR. ALDRICH was called on. He said he bad not come to talk, but to 82e the Republicans cf the ward, and was glad ke had done so. Referring to the two pat. ties, be remarked that there was nocomparison bewween them. The Republican party was al- ways ahead, and the Democratic party creeping alon; in, the rear. Democratic nomince for Governor of Illinois, he understood, claimed that ho was. stand- ‘on the Republican platform of twenty nae ago. Mensures that they had denounced as unwise, unjust, and wrong When proposed by the Republicans were taken up by the Demo- crats and claimed as theirown. He referred to their opposition to the grecnbacks, which they called “ Lincoin’s rags.” and of their fight against resumption. ‘The cause of the Repub- iicans was grand, and their ticket wasa grand one. He saw no reason for Siscodrapoment, but every reasou for encouragement. They should be proud of their nominees for President and Vice-President, and every Republican should do his part toward elec them and the local nominees of the party. [Applause.} A communication was received from the Cen- tral Gartield and Artbur Club, requesting the Club to send one delegate to’ represent it in the organization. “After some talx it was decided to do eo. and John L. Clough was chosen, but he declined, and C. C. Grecley was substituted. + The Secretary, W. H. Gleason, read the cull for the National ciey Conseation Der gianepolls, and, on mation of Mr, Clough, D. L. Shores appointed the Club's delegate; with William 5, Everett as alternate. . OFFICES. .D. V. Purington, from the Committee wauea above, made the following report:" Presiden a1 RbOP. Presidents—Murry Nelson, D. V. Puring~ WO Grant Loren Matheson, isaas and widely ‘cireulated yesterday. The names’ . Thompson, Republican, | Peter Bieson * Suverman, Louis Wampold, Secretary—W. H. Gleason. Treasurer—H. M. She Finance Committee—John H. Clough, J. b. D. H. All were elected without josition, —* + Mr. Shorey retired, and Mr, ‘aughbop took the chair, and made a neat little speech of thanks, and Supplemented it with sone counse) as to what the Club should do in the campaign. Mr. Pur ‘ton moved that a committee of five be. eppointed Ko: Aupgest bames from which to 0 gress i Comal Gonventiane, pt cual nee Beoh _Mr, Clough opposed motion, favoring relegation of the matter to the ‘primaries and letting the voters select the delegates, onne Bead Moree was aarecd to, and the named Mesars. v0, Algal: and Bou that att yceys Eoithy ir. Greeley mover t all the memb« the Auxiitary Club who belonged to the present Gine bo inelted totake partin the selection of: Air. White wanted all the rulesset aside on the ‘Occasion, and all the members of both clubs put on an equal footing as to voting. Mr. Greeley withdrew his motion. About a dozen now members were elected, among them ex-Ald. McGennis, who. has not yakert any active interest in polities for several yea Mr. Clough moved that 2 committee bea] ponved fa. mane @ thorough canvass of hg greed to. ane 1° age will be announced at the next On motion of Mr. Shorey, the Finance Com- tmittee was instructed to submit at the next meeting an estimate ot the probuble expense of. the campaign in the ward, in order that steps could be taken to raise the funds. Mr. D. H. Gile moved that the members of the Auxillary Club be cordially invited to join the Parent organization. Agreed to. ‘The Club then adjourned until Friday evening. ‘The action of the Club with reference to the election of delegates for the. Congressional Con- vention, subject to the primaries, is regarded 8 Bafavorable to Mr. James E. White, of the Post- WARD CLUBS. THE YOUNG MEN’S CONGRESSIONAL CLUB * of the Second District met last evening at No. 221 West Madison street, President J.L. Manning in the chair. As nearly ali the ward clubs were in session, there was rather a meagre atteud- ance. There were thirteen new members elected. Favorable reports were recelved from the vari- ous wards, especialiy from the Ninth, which is making great progress inuniforming a company of the Boys’ in Blue, and in canvassing the Re- publican vote. 2 Mr. H. W. Lewis, President of the Welsh Re- publican Club, read a poom for the benefit of the Club. ; o Ald. Swift made a few remarks, Col. L. H. Whitney was the opening speaker, and was followed by Mr. William E. Mason. Following came D.C. Jones, of the Twelfth Ward. Mr. Jones favored holding public meot- ings in which Republican and Democratic senti- ments should be argued by speakers from both factions. He sald thet this would crowd tho meetings, awake enthusiasm and competition, and be productive of A gentleman thought it, would be better at first to work among tho party, encouraging and instructing the men, so they might go to work intelligently and not be confused in argument. Tn this manner a large number of workers could be drilled in a short time, Whon this corps of sharpshooters wes duly armed,equipped, ana de- ployed, the big guna could SpeD- Te Was the small arms, however, that filled hospital and 3c trench. . The President concurred in this view, and ex- horted the Club at length upon it. He advised members to distribute lead! and influential editorials and specches among the men, that they might use them. Col Bennett acknowledged the Chair’s intro- duction to the Club us a candidate for Con; from the: Twolfth Ward. Then, plead! that he had been speaking for two hours already, ho promised he would como up Saturday evening, ling over with fervor and nloqueticg. ‘The Club then adjourned until Saturday even- THE FOURTH WARD Ropublicen Club held its regular weckiy moct- ing last evening at Armory Hall, Indiana avenue, near Twenty-ninth street, President 0. 8. Cook fathe cualr. ‘The attendhnce was geatityingly large, and included a number of candidates for county offices, together with several of the workers who fre pushing the claims of ono of the candidates for Congress. ‘ A committee appointed at ‘the previous meet- ing made a report recommending the organiza- tion of the “Fourth Ward Garteld and Arthur Mountod Guards,” the ward to be organized into a regiment of twelve companies, two from each Precinct. and the Club to select sultablo men in that, after the companies had been recruited, tho line or company officers elect the Colonel t3 command ‘the regiment, and other field- officers, » and the “ staft-oficers be selected and appointed by the command- ing officer of — the iment. The report finally recommended the adoption of the follow- ing list of recruiting officers: Georgo Harrison, H. L. Wheeler, M. W. Powell, W. K. Morris,C. 8: Squires,'Matt Benner, E..P: Hall, T. 0. Clarke, A. Newhaus, James Durham, L. L. Wilson, F. P- Aarchall, Maj. 5S. W. Scott. The report was opted.” Mr. A, B. Farwell spoke briefly of the impor tance of instructing the young men fn regard to the merits of the two parties, and stated that the young R2publicans of the’ ward would be addressed by Luther Lafiin Mills next Friday evening. Senator Bast referred to the proposed Na- tonal Club Convention at Indianapolis on th loth, and Suggested the propriety of the Club's taking action in the matter.- On motion of Capt. 3. J. McGrath, Senator Bast himself was selected to represent the or sranization at Indianapolis. County Commissioner Stewart referred to the current talk onthe subject of inereasing the number of polling-places, and hoped the Club would give an expression of opinion in regard to the matter, in order that he might carry out their wishes in the County Board. A great many Republicans and Democrats were alike anxious for the increase, but there were arguments for and against fee own idea ene cmee the in- crease wou a very proper 5 Mr. Farwell altuded to Gen. Grant’s late utter- ance in. rd to having every vote cast and counted, With that utterance he wasin thor- ough sympathy, and he accordingly hoped the movement would succeed. Mr. Frank Drake moved, as the sense of the meeting, that the number of polling-places be increased from six to eight. Mr, J.L. Woodward moved as an amendment that they be increased to nine. Be Ale Guba feared that sa tnorease jems number 0} -places_ wou very to give an iospetus to fraudulent voting ia Dem= cratic wards, where there was quite enough of that sort of thing at present. The amendment prevail however, and, after some capital singing by John Hubbard, of the Post-Office, the Club adjourned for one week. FIFTH WARD. ‘The Republicans of the Fifth Ward held arous- ing meeting last evening at No. 185 Archer avenue. Mr. John Raber, President or the Ward Club, presided. A committee of elghtcen was appointed, with instructions to select from {ts number six names as delegates to the Congres- sional Convention, subject to the indorsement of the Club. yd was selected to rep- resent the Club in the meatings of the Central Garfield and Arthur Club, A general discussion ag to the'importance of thorough organization andeffective work in the ward resulted in the selection of a committee of seven—one from each precinct—to recommend proper persons to act as Judges of election. THIRTEENTH WARD. The original Republican Club of the Thir teenth Ward held its frat meeting during the pect campaign At No. 696 West aes strost jast_ evening. ere was «a. large tendance, a Mr. W. A. Phelps called the meeting to.order.” Dr. Gray reported for the Committed on Permanent Quarters to the etfeot that the hall at No.69s West Lake street had been rented for the campaign by the three Republican Clubs of the ward. A larre number of new members were elect The semi-annual election of officers resulted as fol-. lows: President, William H. Dobson; Vice; idents, F.J. Smith and D. D. Tompkins; Secre- tary, Cherles F. Foorster; Treasurer, A. C. Gare Bard. steGowan,. &. irk, Da " Willeta Williams. Considerable time wes consumed by the election, and there was no..time left for speeches, Tho Secretary read a communication from the Cen- tral Garfield and Arthur Club, asking that a delegate be elected by the Club toserve a3 a member of the Campalge, Committee. Mr. Will- jam Williams was elected as such delegate. It was announced that the Congressional primary would be held Friday, from 4 to 6 p.m., at 606 West Lake street, Before adjourning the Club adopted n resolution indorsipg William E. Sin- son for Congress in the Second District. EVANSTON. * ecvbe blican caucus for the selection of aves elogates to the Congressional Convention which is to meet in Chicago Sept. 13 will be held in the Town-Hall Saturday from 4 to 7p. m. ‘Ata mesting of the Republican Club beld Fri- day. Mr. W. B. Crocker was appointed to act as representative of the Club at the meeting of Club Presidents tobé held in Indianapolis to consult.as tothe best way of conduct the cron comes IN BRIEF. 1 Ward Republican Clab held a mect- tog tase evouing af the Grand Pacific’ Hotel, Abner ‘aporin the chulr.” Speeches were male AOR A Mirokoskd. Jc Q: Ball, L.. We, Perce, and bee ge P Houser. Messrs. Brokoski, Jacobs, Healy, Hauser, and King were appointed a Hewidittee to orgaulze a tmarching battalion in cpolward. Fe 1. awn was elected a delegate to i8 Wonvention of ward clubs tobe heldac in Gonspolis Oct. 15. The Club then adjourned for one week. e Young Men's Garfield an@ Arthur Club of ane eens Ward metar Bolz's Hall Inst event ctor Buschwah iu the chair. - No business ton, How- "Ian, F. P. Fisher, RH. ‘White. C. C. Greeley, | of importance was done beyond appointing W. delegates of this ward. They had no. Darticular | Ira W. Buell, B, E, Gallup, D. A. Jones, Jacob | 8. Youngs Tru tO ‘renresent the Cub fa tho Gam: paige Committee of the Central organization. . 0. McDaid made a speech, and a resolution was adopted calling upon the regular Club of the ward tohold a mecting at the same place ‘Thursday evening, to nominate adelegate ticket to the Congressioaal Convention. ‘The Republicans of the Sixteenth Ward held a rally lastevening at the corner of Blackhawk and Mohawk streets, H. F. Mingel in the chair. The meeting was under the auspices of, the Marching Club of the ward, and was quite en- thusiastic. Skeeches were made by Col. Stim- ming, Gen. 0. L. Mann, Adolph Miller, and Peter Hand. and Frank Gebhard was elected to repre- sentthe Clubon the Campaign Committee of the Central Garfield and Arthur Club. Another mee! will be held a week henee at the same place. aes A Scandinayian Garfleld and Arthur Club was Srgpnized last evening in the Sixth Ward at the hall corner of Blue Island avenue and Wood street. The following otticers were elected: J. A. Caristrom, President; O. L, Olsen, Vice-Pres- ident; 9. F. Oblin, Secretary; Charles Tunelius, ‘Treasuter; and Lee Borell, delegate to the Cen- tral Garfleld and Arthtur Club. A rousing Re- publican speech was made by Mr. H. P. Bruse- Witz, A meoting of the Republicans of the Sixth Ward was held last cvening at the corner o: Hinman and Lincoln streets. Charles Tripp Was appointed delogate to the Central Garfield and Arthur Club. Messrs. Tripp, Fred Lodding, and John Vander 1 were appointed to attend the Congressional Convention. CORRESPONDENCE. A COLORED MAN'S CHOICE. To the Edttor of The Chicago Tribune, Cricaco, Sept. L—I solicit enough space in your paper ‘to present the views of a colored eftizen of Chicago on the politics of our coun- try, and especially in reference to the position taken by the Democratic leaders in the South. There has been considerable notice taken by the piiblic press of a speech made by Wade Hampton at Staunton Va., o2 July 26, 1880, and as the speech has been 80 generally published in full, and slso in ab-" stract, I hope it bas not failed to make an ever- lasting impression upon ali colored voters, both North and South. Wo who have’ been. frecd .| from slavery dare not be idle or waver if we love our liberty and our country, when wo seriously consider a quotation of Mr. Hampton’s speech, which is as follows: # “Consider -what Lee and Jackson would do ‘were they alive. These are the same principles for which they fought for four years. Remem- ber the men who poured forth their life's blood on Virginia's soil, and do not abandon them now. Remember that upon your vote depends the success of the Democratic ticket.” At last the true principles of the Democratic Party have been exposed by a Southern leader, and unintentionally as usual, for he seems in- ciined to deuy or modify some of his most out- rageous and traitorous . statements, when ho realizes the strong impression they have made upon all men who have any love for our Nation. ‘e as freemen do remember what Lee and Jackson fought for. We remember that the: fought to keep four millions of colored souls in bondage. We remember that they fought to destroy the grandest Republic that over existed upon the face of the earth; and last, but not least, we will always remember the numberless dead who fell on the field of battle to make us a free people and to save our country, which was imperiled by a disloyal South, aided and abetted by the Democrats of the North. They ask us to remember these thmgs, ‘and we will do so as long as we have life and possess our reason. write this article in obedience to 8 self-conscious. duty to my race, a5 I am very sorry to say that some of our ple have allowed themselves to be misied by lemocratic rhetoric and promises which are a3 false as their principles are to the safety of our. Nation. I am. very sorry to acknowledge that some colored men have been enveloped in clouds of Democracy so long that when they are iven light they act like criminals who, having een contined for an ‘age in a dungeon, ask in & vacant stare, “What bas the Republican party done for us that compels us to recognize and support it?” or the benefit of the doubt- I, in my humble way, will inform thom as best {can The Republican party fought on the field of battie and in the Congress of the United States for four hard and stormy years. Mark the result. It saved our country and made usa free people. It conceived and maidtained the Thirteenth, F -urteenth, and Fif- teenth Amendments. The results of that awful struggle are easily summed up. We have our eople in public life from the Senate of the ‘nited States to the lowest round of the iadier, filling offices of public trust with honor and ability; and in private life all cver this broad Jand we tind homes filled with happy families and governed by men of education and prop- erty. I hope my people will remember who fought against these principles and got beaten at every turn. It was the Democrstic party, the men who are trying by every trick that they can invent to capture the Shipof State, which bas sailed for sixteen long yearson a broad and caim sea, protected by the Republican party and guided by a Republican Captain. If any of us baye personal grievances we must rise above them. We should love our country and poople better than self... The grand old ship must be kept on the Republican sea, James A. Garfield is to be our nexc Captain. _ Vote for bim one and all of you, and in so doing we will be as ‘prosperous in the future as we arenow. He will surely be elected if we are faithful and true. ‘Wrotram C. CHANCEY. MISCELLANEOUS. ~ Kirk Hawes willspeak at Peoria Wednesday, not Monday, as stated yesterday. A.M. Jones, Chairman of the State Central Committee, left yesterday afternoon for Tarner Junction, where he was to speak last night. The Greenbackers expect to hold their County, Convention the 13th, but there is somo doubt as tothe ndvicabiity. of putting up Greenback can- didates, as there is a rumored coalition with the Democrats which is linble to defeat the straight- out soft-money men and torce them back to their Republican allegiance. It seems to be generally: understood that the ticket in Cook ney el have no weight, and but asmall Greenback vote will be polled, as the Green- back-Socialist alliance does not hold good on county politics. CAPT. PAYNE. He Is ionized by the People of Wich- ita, Kas., aud a Sympathetic Orator Warangues the Crowd. Special Dispatch to The Chicago Triune, Wicuira, Sept. 4.—The reception given to Capt. D. L. Payne to-night by the citizens of Wichita was grand and imposing. The mili- tary company, the Garfield & Arthur and Hancock & English Clubs, and a large con- course of citizens, headed by the brass hands of the city, met the Captain at the depot and escorted him to Eagle Block, where he was welcomed by the Mayor in a neat speech, to which the Captain responded in good style, giving a brief history of his trip to Fort Smith and return, after which George M. Jackson, of St. Louis, being called for, re- sponded in a happy style, saying, amongst other things: ‘You may go on now with your Oklahoma boom, as you call it, with evéry hope of suczess in the near future. "You have been under the impression that President Hayes has been against you in this movement; but, gentlemen, Whatever he may have been at one time, ho 13 now a convert to the theory upon which we pro- pose to settle this immense and beautiful public domain by education ‘and civilization. Allow me to read an extract from his speech delivered at Cantor, 0., on the Ist inst. at a. id reunion of soldiers. Referring %6 the Indian uestion, he said: “In the ‘ferritories of the nited States it is estimated that there are over 200,000 Indians, almost all of whom are un- civilized. They have heretofore been hunters and warriors, but no one who observes the rapid rogress of ‘raflrond and settlements in the West can fall tosee that the game and fish on which the Indians have hitherto subsisted aro about to disappear, ‘The solution of the Indian uestion will speedily be either the extinc- fon of the ‘indians or their = ab- sorpuon American citizenship by lato means of the civilizing influences of education. With the" disappearance of game there can no longer remain Indian hunters or warriors. The days of Indian wars are drawing to 2 close. There will soon be no room for question as to the department to which the Indian will belon; All must agree that he shoul ing few years. belong, like every other citizen, only to himself. The time is not distant when he should be care- fully cared for by the civilizing department of the Government,—the Bureau of Education.” Now, is not this the most complete indorsc- ment of our ideas of the {ndian question? Wo goto Oklahoma with schools, newspapers, and every appliance of civilization ana education, and we will say to every Indian: Our schools are open and free to you.. Come in and drink from the fountain of knowledge. Our lands are.free; come.and take your homestead, and be one of us, and in the/anzuage of the President the solu-~ tion will be the extinction of the Indians or their absorption into American citizenship. Heed my word torit. From the sly glancea Isaw Capt. Payne and his comrades. cast upon beautiful Indian maidens at Fort Smith, they will be both extinguished and absorbed into American citizenship, and in coming years the only remaining traces will be seen in ‘the faces of the citizens of Oklahoma; it will slightly tinge their cheeks with brown or deck the brows of the fair maiden with tresses that would shamo the plumage of the rayen’s wing. Ours is the practical view of the President's theory. Lnow Dropose that President Hayes, being in accord with our object, be electea an honorary member of our gplony, and that the Secretary bo in- st to forward him acertiticate of mem~- bership. - RAILROAD ASSESSMENTS. . Sprinerietp, DL, Sept. 4.—The tables prepared for the State Board-of Equalization for the assessment of railroad property show totals of railroad tracks'in-the State as fol- lows: Main track, 6,883 miles; second main, Bra lles; total, miles; side-tracks, |1,101..mil 8,241 miles, The railroad: tracks in Cook County are: Main track, $20 iniles; second. main track, 95 miles; side-tracks, 255 miles. ‘Two or three companies having failed to Feber wil a, ssenzed on, statements Dir uditor, but eir uot greatly increase these figures. LOCAL CRIME. XOUTHFUL HIGHWAYMEN. ‘Two highwaymen of the dime-novel pattera Were arrested last evening-by Detectives Shea, Kipley, and Costetlo, together with Sheriff B. J. Holcomb, of Sycamore, De Kalb.County. ‘Theis names aro Herbert Hurd and - James Morgan, The former used to live id Byonmiore, Dut recently worked ‘or a dealer named Everett, at th -Yards, ‘Thinking to better himself, hestarted mete oe Morgan, who fs a youth of ‘18 years, through the country towns. ‘Like all young ‘and inexpe- people, they soon found themeciveg broke, and they made: up thelr mind to ralsa the wind" in the easiest way possible. | Mairing their way to Sycamore, young singled out a weaithy old farmer ‘named’ Northup, whese Place isa short distance out of the town, and whom he knew to have a very valuable waten. ‘The old farmer knew him, however, and. in order to baftte him, both blacked their faces,and madeup with old linen coats as nearly like negro tramps as they possibly could. Then, making their way to the farm, they were scen by the farmer'a wife, who suspected that they meant mischief. She warned the old gentleman, who was ut work near a hay-stack. ‘Ihey followed ber, and. upon coming up to their intended victim, coolly or- dered Sfrs.Northup into the house, and Bros ceeded to rob their man. Northup, wno is 7% Years of age, offeredno resistance whatsoover, gad in tach, fell ‘down himselt in preference knocked down. The boys divested bim of a. valuable gold watch and some 75 or 80 cents in change, and hastily mace their way back to town. ‘They were mistaken ‘badly in one thing: thelr disguises ire Sully 1o seen through, and Hurd was 1 tarmer, who, old and all as be is, [s reputed one of the sharpest meu in De Kalb. ‘The Sher was informed of the robbery, and after locat them here came on to find them. -He and party run across the two men on the street last evening, but only captured one, the other escap- ing by¥ dodging peroush the crowd. The one captured told he knew at once, and “directed the officers to their room, at the corner of State and Taylor street and upon going there the police ‘were surprise attiading the second man in the room. Thestories told separately by the young men corresponded exuctly, and upon information given by them the party proceeded to the pawnshop of the notori- ous Andre Andrews, No. 32 State street, and demanded the stolen watch. Andrews denied having purchased any such watch, and stuck ta iteven whenconfronted by the prisoners. He was, thereupon arrested, and taken first to Central Station and thence to tho Armory. He isthe fetlow whose license was revoked some years ago, andjwho was compelled to do without a license for nearly five years, until the late Superintendent Seavey gave it back on promise of doing better. His bebavior did improve, nevertheless. The two robbers id, meek yout and so very green that when they were relating their stories to a TRIBUNE reporter it made tears run down the faces of a couple of piefessionals ir not are an adjoining cell, who were laughing like to split " their sides at the way the boys planned and worked the robbery. And, truly enough, It wad ridiculous. Sheriff Holcomb is of the opinion that the boys will not be dealt very harahly with, but neis hot after Chicago's crookedest pawn roker. AN OLD CASE. Capt. Hatheway is on the black list at Central Station, ana is thereforo compelled almost daily to submit reports, which are givon out for publication, concerning criminal oo- currences in his district, which are stale, flat, and unprofitable, inasmuch as they datesoms time bank and Aare all puter: gone the process of police suppression. ‘The re- rt of ‘esterday states that Charles Schmidt, of ‘ort Scott, Kas., arrived in town Ang. 4, and after getting drunk with some companions in a concert saloon at No. 61 North Clark street, was ‘at value to himself only. long report of this robbery, Capt. Hatheway says: “Lam satisfied that this report was made out atthat time and dalive: at your office promptly.” The Captain is right, too, and he should aot permit himseif to annoyed those eccentricities of the people at ‘The report was promptly submitted, but matead. of being given to the prets, 3s ‘was this last re- port, was filed in a book labeled “ privatare- ports,” and was suppressed for the good of the SNEAK-THIEVING. Friday morning about 9:30 o'clock a sneak- thief went into the passenger depot of tho Illi~ nois Central Railroad at the foot of Van Buren street, and got away with thirty-five short ride tickets trom th depot to Thirtieth street. The uckets number from 1513to 1049. The thief is described as of about 30 years of age, slim built, thin face, dark complexion, and was sbabbily dressed, in an old dark frock-coat and Pantaloons, black hat, and shoes without stock- THE JUSTICES. : Joseph Werner was before Justice Kantmann yesterday upon a charge of bastardy preferred by mma Darro, He was held in $1,000 bonds and given ten days to make up his mind te ob- tain a marriage license. a x Yesterday afternoon Jay B. Spencer, one of the parties who appeared before Justice Meech Monday to answer toa charge preferred by Lewis D. Many of an attempt to extort money, swore out a Warrant for the arrest of Many ons charge of perjury. The warrant was issued b; Justice P, L. Hawkinson. OF, Last Monday a stranger went to the livery- stable of Judd & Hayes: Nos. 186 and 188 North Angamon street, and hired a horse and buggy. He failea to return the riz, and the case was Fortea at Central Staion. Detrctive James’ Washington Heights tho thiet had traded horses: a 1 Heights the orses, gettin; to boot, and had then started for the Stock ‘ards. A full description was telegraphed to Sergt.Gaban, and by him the arrest waa made. Yesterday tho Peacner, who proved to be Charles Peters, one of thenldesthorse-thieves in the State, was arraigned before Justice Thomas, and was held in $1,500 to the Criminal Court. Peters isnow in a fair way of going to Joliet a third time, ‘Tho West Chicago-Avenue police yesterday made a descent upon a ‘hovel of a teuement house at No. 27 Will street, and there arrested William Dennison, Delia Connelley, and Annie Sweeney. Dennison {sa blind man, and earns & living by begging. Ho is also the father of = girl with only one ler who js also o mendica nt. For years past the old man nas been living a life of the most outlandish disreputability, and the stories told of him and the woman’ C nelley by their Will street neighbors would disgust the denizens of a Meridian street bagalo. Justice Walsh fined the trio $80 each, In default of which they went.to the House of Correction. In tho same house was found a woman named Catherine Lawler, 38 yeas of age, who was living in a portion of the ouse ina state of squalor and wretchedness. Three months ago, in chasing a buy who had Struck one of her children, she feil and broke her leg, and by reason of her dissipated life, to- gether with the lack of propor si ical attend- ance, the injury hag neverhealed. Her husband deserted her some time ago, and is at present im rection. ‘was totally helping herself. or her four children, the youngest of which is only 8 months old. She and her infant were taken to the Coun- ty Hospital, and Officer Rudolph Sanders took the others before Justice Walsh and had them sent to the Home for the Friendless. Their ie Lawlor, 4 3 Dali tnd Aldile, aged 9 Years.” Jeaalo Connely. & years of age, was also sent to the same institu Yon. ees c ARRESTS. John Roper, wanted for an assault with intext to commit murder, passed through this city in charge of Sheriff Chacies F. Morley, of Wik loughby,O. The prisoner was at the Armory = few hours yesterday afternoon while the Sherif ‘was waiting fora train, Jobn Barry lives at No. 415 Blue Island aveaue, and because his wife objected to him coming home drunk day after day, yesterday struck ber arama atte eget oa yaa asevere but not dan; He was arrested and locked up at the Hinman Street Station. seine While patroling bis post at 5 o’cloek Officer Ben Willies oticed three boys in an aliey in the rear of No. 116 Clinton street, and at his'a prone h the boys, crevpey several ct were cal pursued ‘and captared One of the trio, Frank Hobart, 12 years of age. ‘The other two esca but 8 they are known their capture {is on! question of time. tof foot-wear, which later in the sere ute te waatiact oo aad shoe dealer at.No. 643 West Van Buren street. Young Hobart has confessed all, and told the police exuctly bow the burglary was committed. John Henry and Sohn AGams are ee two deprave 0 and, eae cose rely, who were arrested yester~ day afternoon A leut, Barbee and Officer Lavin at No. 16 Clinton street, while they were attempting to dispose of a ‘8 open-! gold watch, Swiss movement, to which an En- gligh silver shilling is attached by = cord. searched at the station there were found u; them a case-knife, such asis used by burglars for throwing off window-catches, a large sup- ly of chewing tobacco, and 60 cents in change. Te youngsters say they live near the corner of ‘Tweifth and Throop streets, but refuse to tall exactly where. ———— WHISKY THE CAUSE. Sptctal Dispatch to The Chicdgo Tribune, Bose Warr! Ind, Sent i—Stephen Wolf, a years old, opped dead to-day, caused ‘The parcels were fuund to ©