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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-09
MISSISSIPPI DEMOCRACY.
Senator Walthall Indorsed fol
Vice-President.
seven Silver Mon vented in the Lower
House OF Congress to Represent the
State--The Proceedings in Detail.

jackson, April 20. AT 1880 Hon. G.
M. Williamson, chairman OF the stats
executive committee, called the con-
vention to order and. announced the
Hon. II. 1. Muldrow Of Oktibbehe
county as temporary chairman. After
stating tho objects OF the meeting be
said he hoped that the platform would
give no uncertain sound on the financial
question. He thought 1t was eminent-
ly proper, for the State to take a Arm
stand; that Mississippi b nd lcd on many
questions. and no State could more
properly take a firm stnndAon the lead.
ing questions than Missiesippi. lte
thought on the financial question the
State should <Stand where ft did four
years sgo-for bimetallic standard and
the free coinage OF silver at is to /. He
thought a delegation should be selected
to Chicago which would represent nine
tenths OF tho people on this question.
His remarks on the financial question
werereceived with great applause.
Hon. l.. Pink Smith of Washington
county was elected temporary secretary
and Hindman Doxey Of Carroll county
assistant secretary.
Mr.. McClurg moved that the chair ap.
point two members from zach congress
Slonal district and four from the State
at-large to constitute committee on
resolutions. The following we're ap-
pointed as said committees: For the
State-at-large: Messrs. H. d. Money, Il.
o. Sykes, w. +. Love, James X. Yards.
man. Congressional districts: First, J.
M. Boone, James Galcuan; Second, W..
A. Mcdonald, w. s. Eskridge; Third,
w. G. Yerger, Walter ~McLaurin;
Fourth, s. NJ Roane, c. p. Mitchell;
Fifth, G. G. Miller, II. Christmas; Sixth,
James II. Jones, Thomas r. Stockdale;
Seventh, G. NJ. Williamson, L. I.
Briton.
On motion Monroe McClurg Of Carroll
was added for the State-at-large.
A recess was taken until o'clock.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-05-09
sTIEL coMPANY PRoPERrY

Transferred TO the Reorganization Com
mittee.
PHnADELrHrA, May 5.-Property OF
the Penpylvania Steel Co., which went
Into the hands Of receivers on April 81,
1922, WAS transferred by the reorgan-
isation committee to the security hold
ers ut the annual meeting Of the stock
holders yesterday afternoon. The re-
assignment Of the property and the
transaction Of the necessary legal
requirements will occupy some time,
and II N not likely that formal posses.
Hlon win bc taken for some weeks,
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

The city council met in regular
session last right, Mayor Adams
presiding. Aldermen, Harris,
IIaswcll, Tabor and Wilson pres.
ent; Howell absent.
Aldermen Tabor, Wilson and
Haswell were appointed a commit.
tee to purchase material and have
"A fence erected around the park
south Of the city hall.
Committee on sewerage was
granted further time.
Revised ordinances were sub.
mitted by Il. VI. smith and Alder
men Harris AMI Howell and Sec.
rotary Carr appointed a committee
To review them. II accepted, tho
cost Of revising to be paid Mr.
Smith forthwith.
Aldermen haswell and rQwel
were appointed a cnmmitte to at,
tend TO the printing Of the revised
ordinances.
The secretary was directed to
consult with Attorney board, le.
gal advisor of tho city regarding
the passing " an ordinance pro.
hihiling boys from being on tho
streets after dark.
Adjourned
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
Harvey Happenings.

As there has been no news from this
community for sometime, l will give
you a few items about how everything
Is progressing.
Everybody has seemed very dull un-
Ill the last few days, when all was
aroused by attendinga protracled meet
ing at the Free win Baptist church.
The services we're conducted by Rev.
Upton Of Grimes county. lie preached
quite and interesting sermon last Sun.
day, and all his hearers went 10 their
homes benefited by II.
Harvey is in such need Of ram, tina,
Il Is almost parched and needs some
thing to quench its thirst. All that
the god farmers can do now is to en-
Joy picnics, and sit up in the shade aud
wonder II il Is ever going 10 rain.
The young people have organized a
literary society at the Grange Hall,
II meets the End and ith Saturday
nights in each month, and lie proceed
ing very nicely. And we hope that Il
will meet success on every hand as II
develops the mind, both mentally AM
socially. There Is some Of the young
people that have not yei
taken and interest, but ",
hope that in the near future, all will
take part and we will carry our Literary
TO lie iartherest extent.
Mr.. Green Buchanan and family
Mr.. Put Cole and family and Mr.. ID. NJ
Dansby and family spent several days
last week on the Nayasota river, and
reported Of having good time.
Several families spent the Fourth OF
the Navasota river and had a squire
fay but no fish, and from what was re
ported, no one left hungry.
Mics Bernace Goodyear Of Andersen
IL visiting friends and relatives here.
Mr.. A. J. Hamilton Is on the sick lis
this week and at this Whiting is not an!
better but We hope that he will soon b
restored to his wanted healh.
DEwDRor.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
BRYAN THIN WINNER.
NdAainated by the Democrats
y For President.
1T TOOK FIVE BALLOTS.
"Sllver Dick" Bland Led on the
First Three Ballots.
STAMPEDE CANE IN THE FIFTH

state Afsr State Pulled Away Prom
the Missourian. and Before the End
Was Reached Bryan's Nomination Wa
Made Unanimous aud tho Convention
Took a Recess
CHICAGO, July iO.-The populace be.
gan gathering early in the great Colise.
um IN anticipation Of a renewal Of the
exciting incidents Of yesterday, but lo.
gions who were to do the fighting came
slowly.
Chairman White called the conven.
ton 10 order at 1857 O'Clock and an
nounoed that the convention was still
ON the call Of states for nominations
Mr. Harrity Of Pennsylvania, chairman
Of the national committee. mounted hi,
chair and placed in nomination ox.Gov
Robert +. Pattison. This evidence that
Pennsylvania would stand by the plat
form and participate in the nomination
drew a cry Of delight from the silver
men and Pattison's name got a swing
ing round applause from the galleries
Mr.. Mattingly Of the District Of Co.
lumbia seconded the nomination Of that
peerless champion Of free silver and
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
rHe Iwo-IHlRps RULE.
10 IL sim Causing Trouble Co the
Presidential Candidates

10 IL sim Causing Trouble TO the
Presidential Candidates
There is as much uncertainty among
the candidates on the eve Of balloting
rs there was before the convention
opened Z isA significant fact that no
figures or estimates u siNng'h is given
by the leaders, and il shows what q
large element Of doubt still exists Al.
though Bland maintains his lead the
managers Of other candidates declare
positively Bland y Ear from command.
ing a majority, and is very IA frow two.
thirds vote.
4 anew phase Of the two-thirds cues.
ton has arisen Z, ila possible course Of
the gold amendment 10 refrain frJ,q
voting In that event parliamoniauan,
differ ~ % whether the nomination
must be made BY tWo.thirda % the dele.
gates present or two.thirds Of those w,
ing. It ia regarded by some leaders ~
a critical question. They point out that
II the silence ON the part Of most
- 'he goldmen reduces the voting
strength TO about geo, then 800 would
give two.thirds vote, aud Blaho Is dsu
gerously near this number Another
element ~ % the delivery OF the block
Of gold votes, some 500 20 number,
given to one Of nm silver candidates on
the theory Of clA.sing the least Of sew
cral evils, might prove decisive and
would give the goldmen the advantage
Of debating the nomination.
Alabama viii vote for Bryan and
Georgia Is likely 70 80 the same way
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

firm friend Of the farmer and laborer,
John r. Mclean Of Ohio"
Delegate Miller Of Oregon added tc
the list Of nominations the name OF Syl.
yester Pennoor Of Oregon.
The names Of Bland, Bryan, Boies,
Blackburn, Matthews, Mclean, Patti.
son and Pcnnoyer were before the con.
vention when the balloting began.
The 10 votes Of Arkansas was an.
nounced for Bland 10y Senator Berry
which gave the supporters Of "the great
Missouri commoner, as he designated
him, an opportunity to yen, which they
improved
Califomia's vote was much scattered
Blackburn. o; Boies, ? Campbell, b,
Bryan, 2 and Matthews, 2 Blackburn's
name was given a cheer while the other
failed Of recognition
The name Of Connecticut was followed
by silence, and the clerk passed ON to
Florida. After its scattering vote had
been announced Ex-Governor Waller
arose and shouted that two and two
only, Of Connections votes would be
cast, and those for ex. Governor William
Russell.
John +. Salisbury Of Delaware voted
for Bryan, three Others for Pattison.
Bryan's q II cheer was given at the
announcement Of Georga's solid vote
for him. The Is votes Of Illinois went
TO Bland, and were loudly chcorcd
Indiana and Iowa IN succession cast
their solid votes for their fayuritos,
Matthews and Boies respectively.
Ex-senator Martin Of Kansas east the
solid gn,e Of the state for Bland. james
OF Kentuckys delegation announced the
state cast her vote for iho souths great.
est Democrat, Joe Blackburn ~ Ken.
lucky. Sputterings OF applause greeted
each Of these announcements.
Louisiana voted for Bryan.
Maine gave Eve votes for Bryan and
II for Pattison.
Delegate Hamilton Of Massachusetts,
asked that Massachusetts, be- passed, a
the chairman and vice chairman Of the
delegation were absent Delegate o.
sullivan. one Of the silyermen IN the
delegation shouted that the goldmeB
woro away because they did not intend
to participate IN future proceedings OF
the convention. THAT Is not 80,
shouted several goldmen in the dclcga.
Atom. Chairman White appealed 20 the
delegate, 20 not attempt 10 inject de-
hate into the rollcall, and Massachusetts
was passed.
Ten goldmen in the Michigan dsleya-
ton refused % vote The silver yot,
was divided as follows Bryan, Boios
., and Bland. g. Delegate Stevenson
caused considerable delay by challeEg
ing the vote Of the state and then with
nine colleagues declining To vote. Laiei
1 81 moved from gold delegation TO gold
dolegaton counselling them 20 refuse Il
vote.
Miss pi's yote fol nryan and Mis-
souri's " Bland were chberee.
/ Ncbraskas announcement Of 10 voIe.
for lbo Silver Knight Of the West.
William ). Bryan created the great
est enthusiasm.
New Hampshire's cry waf that Dele
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
TOM ROSS CONFEssEs.
To the Murder of william
Tropp in Madison County.

The Madisonville Messenger contains
a full confession from Tom Ross, who
was brought back from Kerrvillo by
Sheriff Black, charged with the murder
Of William Tropp near Willow Hole,
June $. Ross Says the killing was
done in self defense. lie alleged tina; he
and Tropp had been together several
months that Iropp was robbed while
they were at boarding house In Hous-
tom that he loaned Tropp money and
they came TO Bryan together on Satur.
day that next day they started for
Madisonyille on FOOT that Tropp raised
row with him Ross about the
amount OF the loan, regarding which
they disagreed, and Tropp leveled A
colts pistol on him, Nhsreupon he
struck the pistol with q stick he had
been carry four or Eve miles and bent
the barrel that Tropp struck at him
with the pistol and he struck Tropp
with the stick and killed him; that be
laid Tropp out like he was found aud
threw the pistol In the Navasota river
and made his way 10 the house Of an
uncle near Willow Hole; that he came
back to Bryan and made his way out Of
the country about as heretofore desorib.
ed In the Eagle. Ross says he had to
kill him or get killed.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

The Bryan and Kurtcn telc.
phone line was completed last
night and the Hurten people had
the pleasure Of talking to many Of
their friends here w. Naorar.
land certainly deserves credit for
the splendid work he has done. II
you have % phone ring up central
Office, tell them to eannept van
with kuTten. i WON'T cost any,
thing today or to.morroy.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

Carlisle said Ia 1875 tEis was a strugrlf
between the idle holders of iSle capital
ana the struggling masses who produce
the wealth anl pay the taxes Of the
country, and. my friends, It Is a simpl,
question that we shall decide Upon
which side shall the Democratic party
fghtl Upon the side Of the idle holder
Of idle capital. or upon the side Of the
struggling masses That Is the question
the party must answer first, and then u
must be- answered by each individual
hereafter The sympathizers Of the
Democratic party. a. described by tho
platform. are ON the side OF the strug
Cling masses. who have ever been the
foundation Of the Democratic party
/ Applause
There are two ideas Of government
There arc those who believe that II you
I Just legislate 20 make the well.to-dc
prosperous. their prosperity will leak
| through ON those below The Demo
cratic idea has been that II you legislat,
10 make the masses prosperous their
prosperity will find It's way up and
through every class and rest upon Il
| Applause. You come 20 us and tell M
the great cities are in favor Of the golt
standard. tell You the great cite,
rest upon these broad and fertile prai
rios. Burn down your cities and leav,
our farms, and your cities viii spring M
again as II by magic. But destroy oui
farms and grass will grow in the street.
Of every city In this country Loud ap
plAuse,t
My friends, we shall declare the ma
ton able 10 legislate for It's own peopl
on every question without waiting 70
the aid or consent OF any nation On
earth Applause ]. and upon this issu'
we expect to carry every single state IL
the Union. Applause. | shall MOI
SANDER the fair state Of Massachusetts
nor the state Of New York by saying
that when its citizens are confronted
with the proposition is this natioi
able 10 attend 10 is own businessY
will not Islander either by saying th
people OF these states will declare Gu
helpless impotence as a nation TO atten'
20 our own business Il gives the issu
Of li16 over again. Our ancestors, whei
aggregating only 100000, had courag
70 declare their political indie
pendence Of every other natio
ON earth. Shall we, their descend
ants. when we have grown 20 10.00O, 90
declare we are less independent tina
our forefathcrsy No, my friends It wi
never be- the Judgment Of the people
Therefore We care not ON what lines th
battle is fought. lfthey say bimetallisI
Is good but we can not have Il unit
some nation helps rs, we reply instea
Of having the gold standard bccau'
England has. we shall restore bmotal
ism and then let them have himctallisl
because the United States has
Applause II they dare come out an
openly defend the gold standard rs
good thing we shall fight them 70 q
uttermost. You shall not cruelty maj
kind upon cross OF gold. Great Al
plausc
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
SHORT SKETCH OF BRYAN.
Tie Was Horn In niisph sud Devoted
Himself Co Law.


Himself 20 Law.
William jennings Bryan who Is tho
nominee Of the Democratic party for
president n the United States, was born
IN Salem, Illinois, March 10, 1860 His
father was a prominent lawyer and q
circuit court Judge. Young Bryan grad.
uatsd NJ the Illinois college and at the
Union Law college; then he married
Miss Mary T. Baird aqd pqt oni his
shingle ~ an attorney His total In.
come for the first six month was S6s
after that he had u lne practice His
wife has also been admitted 10 tho bar,
and she Is In more senses than wives
usually are, a helpmeet 20 her husband.
They have a delightful little home and
several bright children.
AIR Eryan a smooth faced, clean
cut, handsome man, fine speaker aud
n ready dehater. He is az arden. tariff
rcfomcr. Since his retirement from
congress he has been active upon &C.
casiuns In spreading abe free silvWprop.
agandn all over the gToai YES and
down into New Mexico, He never fails
to secure converts. lie began his cop'
grcssional career by carrying al over
wholmingly Republican district by jOOc
majority. Although his views on Il.
naRol ere az variance with those OF
some Of the ~ 1t Democratic states.
men, recent developments have shown
that he is IN advance rather than in the
rear Of Democratic progress
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

As many persons who desired 10 take
advantage Of my last big cost sale came
unprepared 10 pay cash and couse'
quenily did not get the benefit oft,
have determined TO renew the coat sale
for spot cash and conliue four more
days-Tuesday. "wednesday. Thursday
and Friday, so that all may come ple-
pared to reap a harvest Of bargains
All summer clothing, ladies' yests
gents underwear, domestic, print and
all dress goods are included in this
great slaughter. Sale begins this
morning a. O'Clock aud closes Friday
evening at5 O'Clock. G. II. WNsE. 10
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
Senatorial Call.

A Democratic Convention OF the
Delegates from the several counties in
In the 18th Senatorial District is here.
by called to meet in IIearne Aug. 4 1895
at o'clock p. m. for the purpose Of
nominating = candidate for senator
from isdi strit. l.. l.. McINNis.
Chairman 18th Sen. Dist.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

II to Is was the result ut tho
game Of ball Yesterday between
Navasota and Brcnham, In favor
of Nayn-ota.
Bryan Of Nebraska for president
and Bryan, Texas, Tor q home.
Bryan's speech nominated BIN.
The game Of BAD bciyssn &aya
sofa and Brenham resulted BIOL
favor Of Navasota.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

We are glad 90 learn tssppty Mar.hal
Shelburne IL able to be up again al era
tedious Illness.
The city council met lat night
ia. Palmer returned from Athens
yesterday where he was called to attend
tie funeral Of his sister.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

have this day sold to ]. Z. Lsaslale
my salooa 10 Bryan known a. the VIZ.
position. together with all the outsiand.
ing accounts due me aud which every.
body indebted To Ine win have 10 settle
with him. z. FRRkNsS.
Ennis. Texas. 1nne ~. 1875
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11

Mrs. viii DealOn, who has been
quite sick. is reported better.
Try one Of those delicious Hams at
"a u.n,s 1871.
J. n. South went to wOoten Wells
yesterday.
Consumption, LaGrippe, Pneumonia,
and an throat and lung diseases are
cured by shiloh's Cure. Sold by an
druggists.
A. b. Ballard returned from Navasota
yesterday.
FOR SALE CHEAP.-A IOny, gentle
10 ride and work anywhere. See Bob
N.-,lsnd IA.
win wOOisn lefl fer Jevsii yesier-
day.
Rev. J. Pelnar went to Bremond yes
terday.
FOR sALE.-six Arst class buggy
horses at W. 7. James stable. leS.
DR.. Joe Goodwin wAsi In from KOPpe's
farm yesterday.
Uol. Harrison Of College, went to
Dallas yesterday.
For sale-A horse and buggy. APP
ply 10 Paschal Ward at depot 1874
Knrl's Clover Root Tea Is a sure
cure for Headache and nervous DIS
eases. Nothing relieves 30 quickly.
Sold by all druggists.
DR.. Frank Ross, Jet lieutenant and
quartermaster, Sixth regiment, Texas
voIenteer Guard, leit yesterday for the
Tyler fruit palace sncampment in re-
Spouse 10 an order from Col. Swain,
commanding the regiment.
Gasoline for sale by Ed Hall. i9l.
VIM. Hoppe has returned from Tenn
pie.
Ask your physician, your druggist
and your friends about Shlloh's Cure
for Consumption. They will recon-
mend Il. Sold by all druggists.
DR.. \. Barlow OF Kurten, was here
yesterday.
Mr.. Angu ohm, a timer Of % years
experience, has charge Of my shop.
All work given him Is fully guaranteed
by me. Give him a trial. Respt.
1876 ]. A. Myers.
I. Graham left yesterday for For
rest. Miss., 10 visit his parents. His
father, Major Graham, Is reported III.
Karrs Clover Root Tea purIiies th,
blood and gives a clear and beautiful
complexion. Sold by all druggists.
Or. Platner has paid TO the families
Of Messrs. ]. 2. Zimmerman, d. B. Nc.
Morries and r. ]. Nicol, deceased, the
amount Of their policies In the Knights
Of Honor, q. 900 each, total 5000.
Thousands Of cases Of Consumption,
Asthma, Coughs. Colds and Group arr
cured eve.y day by ShIloh's Cure. Sold
by al druggists.
ls Bryan awake 10 her own interests
Ifso. she should help 10 extend the
telephone line 10 jacksonville, and al
20 do q little extra hustling In another
direction, when she will have things
coming her own way.-hadisonvill'
Meteor.
Constipation causes more than hal
the his Of women. Karis Clover Roo
Tea IA pleasant cure for Constipation
Sold by ell druggists.
Mas Maggie Nelens, who has beer
visiting Miss Annie Mike, returned
home to Galveston.
10 LEAsE-SOO acres Of river botton
land In cultivation 3 miles southwes. o
Bryan and one mile from iron bridge
situated this aide Of the river. All vel
improved. Apply to G. II. Echols. a
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
TOO MUCH FoR THEM
some Of the Gold Delegates Leave Tor
Their Homes.

some OF The Gold Delegates Leave Tor
Their Homes.
CHICAGO, July Q.-Thcro was no ap.
parent change in the situation this
morning 30 FAR a. eastern gold standard.
men are concerned Postmaster
General Bissell Of Buffalo, was the main
feature, and fulfilled the wild rumors Of
the bolt in but a small measure. Mr.
Bissell went 10 Buffalo late yesterday,
leaving his alternate 10 vote for him.
He said he could not stay after the VIC.
lation Of state rights in the unscating u
the Michigan goldmon TO scat men who
had no state convention credentials
His personal friend, Don NJ. Dickinson,
was interested In this matter, and his
idea was that this was a demonstration
Of arbitrary IN which the slyermcn
would run the convention. Perry Bel.
mont Of New York. Charles Tracey Of
Albany, Franklin Bartlett aud Dcl.acy
Nicoll Of New York, aud several from
other states. have determined 10 follow
n similar course They will do il, how.
ever, In a quiet way, allowing their al.
ternatos 10 vote. They will declare IL il
simply matter Of principle with them.
They intend 20 make no demonstration.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
Tin Work.

Please Temea,i4er that keep a first
class Timer and DO ~ kinds Of tin aud
repair Work cheap ana on short notice
Respectfully
I05. ]. A. Myers
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
Two More Big Robberles.

Il can nov be proved by the testi-
mony Of thousands that all pain is
robbed Of lie sting by Cilo.Cura and
mAlaira is robbed Ofi,s poison by Otto
Cun fllls. Manufactured exclusively
By +. J. Fountain, Bryan, Texas. lal.
The Bryan daily eagle. (Bryan, Tex.) 1895-1898, 1896-07-11
SUMMER TOURS.

Tourist tickets to northern and East.
ern resorts now on sale by the /. 4 G.
n. Call on agents Cor particulars.
d. J. PRICE. Agra.
Palestine, Texas.
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Wanted An Idea w.; Y: g. . .eIss

ifuiect your ideaa they NAV hrins ~ s--,,e
Mnte John wEDnEknuRN 4 co, latent fis..e.
sss ~ w,s ~ p tcr ther 80 psls oisl