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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-19

Hes going to reform and live on
penny buns and ginger pop" Rosalind
told Margery that evening. II wondea
If any kisses will be thrown in?"
Il wish." Margery sighed, Il wish I
hadn't hit him quite so hard, poor fel-
low.
Young rascal" added Rosalind, with
acerbity. lit was a sAroke Of luck far
too good for him."
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-19

And no soul must know, rememhes.
No, no interest. no acknowledgment.
And" she added. after a little pause.
don't pay court to my Margie unless
you really love her."
"Ah! but do; do from the very bot.
tom of my heart, Miss Orrnonde."
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

versally triumphant Democracy, the Repub-
hcans Of New Jersey have retained their
organization and fought as valiantiy as IL
me outcome were 10 be assured victory.
only twice through all this long period has
the sun shone In upon us. In 1894, for the
hrst time since the Republican party came
INTO existence, we sent 10 congress a solid
delegation OF eight Republicans and elected
Q Republican 10 the United States senate.
We followed this In 1895 by ~electing a Re-
publican governor by a majority Of Is. coo
And In this year Of grace we expect TO
give the Republican electors a majority OF
not less than 10000" He then presented
the name OF Garrett A. Hobart, the New
Workers Joining with the New Jersey men
In the nomination. j. Otis Humpbrev az
Illinois seconded Hobart's nomination w
n, Alien OF Rhode Island nominated Gov
Charles w. Llppett. Delegates from the
southern states cheered when Tennessee
was called, and w. NJ. Randolph presented
the name of Henry Clay Evans. Evans was
seconded by a colored delegate named
smith, of Kentucky, whose effort was Joud.
~ cheered. Ex-Congressman Robert NJ
Lafollette OF Wisconsin also seconaad
Evans nomination., aroasing enthusiasm Inv
his prediction thai the party would palm IN
the south. although II had lost In the wast
Inc vote In detail follows.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

brilliant, animated and enthusiastic sessions
OF the convention to-day. The vast hall
was packed TO It's utmost capacity with
thousands OF spectators, keyed 10 the high
est pitch of enthusiasm and responded with
cheers Snd hand c~lapping 10 the electric
soUcn OF eycrg word or suggestion. The
. aarse roar of 1900 voices, as Ii came
Numbering down TO the pit from the
black wall Of people on all Sides accom-
panied with waving OF handkerchiefs hand
flags, made a tumult OF noise and motion
that made the pulse beat a faster tune
The speech OF the permanent chairman,
Senator Thurston. whose warm, magnetic
eloquence found ready sympathy in the
vast concourse OF Republicans, and with
spirits thus aroused every Incident evoked
cheers. As he reci,ed the fact that he had
presided over the convention OF 1883 which
nominated the last victorious ticket OF the
party and predicted that he was now pre-
siding over a convention which would NOM
mate the next president OF the United
States the enthusiasm broke all bounds.
For several minutes the convention cheered
end yelled and shouted.
At the morning session there was a brief
contest over the question Of proceeding
with the election OF permanent officers be-
fore the report OF the committee on creden-
tials had been acted upon. Senator Well
iington and Congressman Mndd OF Mary
land and Delegate Littlefeid OF Maine,
valnly protested that II was irregular and
that th sfe was no convention until the
credentials OF the members had been pass
ed upon, but the protests were swept aside
like chan before the wind. The. convention
brimmed over with enthusiasm and was In
70 temper to be delayed.
At the afternoon session, the first test Of
strength between the Mckinley followers
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
Telecrnms Pour In From All Sec
lions of the Country.

Within a few moments of the announce
ment Of the nomination, kilograms poured
in. and within a half hour they were mum
bered by hundreds. coming from all parts
Of America. one of the first 10 be received
was from the Marquette club Of Chicago,
whose guest Gov. Mckinley was last
February and at whose banquet he made
his last public political address. At that
time the Marquette club prlded Itself that
IL had entertained Gen. Harrison just pre-
vious 10 his nomination naming him as the
coming nominee. and they wired him with
in a few moments after the result was
known:
''The Marquette club OF Chicago con-
graduates YOU upon your nomination for
the high nfice Of president Of the United
States. 1t is a matter of pride and graft
hcation that in its earnest efforts In your
behalf in the preconyention campaign IL
so nearly reflected the wishes of the great
majority of our fellow citizens and the
Republicans throughout the land, and we
now pledge you our most active and
earnest support in the campaign upon
which We are just entering, TO the end
that the peoples choice may prevail and
the principles Of the grand old party, as
set forth in the platform on which you
stand be establiShcd.-E. c. Dewitt, presi-
dent. and officers Of the club"
Howard II. Moser. secretary OF the Pot
ters' Association Of New Jersey, rendered
heartiest congratulations for his associa-
ton.
Hon. Mark Hanna's modest announce
ment was simply this:
'Ohio's vote nominated you. / congratu-
late you. M. 4. Hanna"
One OF the earliest dispatches TO arrive
was from Mr.. Morton OF New York, who
wired from RhinecIIn, ~. Y, as follows:
Hon. William Mckinley, Canton. o.:
You may recall my remark, in 1879, as
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

ST. Louis. June 1G-Anspiciously and Sc
renely, beneath a sky across whose arched
dome not a cloud foated. the chieftaiDs OF
the Republican party, from the pineries or
Maine 10 the orange groves OF California;
from the everglades OF Florida TO the placid
waters OF Puget Sound. met in council to-
Gay and In the presence OF about 5000
spectators, entered upon the task of select
Ing candidates and enunciating policies for
the campaign OF 1896. The first session OF
the Republican national convention was
therefore formal. Chairman Carter, Of the
national committee, dropped the glvel at
100 o'clock and sixty minutes later an adj
Journment was taken until 10 O'Clock to-
morrow, There was not a jar curing the
proceedings, there were no sensational in
cidenfs 10 arise, nor any demonstrations TO
thrill. the vast coucourse OF people.
The temporary chairman. G. w. Fair
banks OF indianapolis. delivered his adj
dress, a strong, forcible statement, an ar
raignment OF the present administration
and a refinement of the issues; the COM
mittee selections of the various delegations
were announced-that was all.
The galleries are adorned at intervals
with the coats-of-arms of the various states,
while In conspicuous places hang portraits
or Grant, Lincoln and other heroes OF the
past. The galleries to-day were well filled
but not crowded, IL being estimated that
about 5000 persons were present. The
campaign clubs which had marched 10 the
hall TO the clangor Of martial music were
present In uniform and a very large pro-
portion of the spectators were ladies. The
band In the gallery over the platform en-
livened the brilliant gathering with pop
ular airs at intervals.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
MKINLEY's RUNNING MATE.
Is Nominated On the First
Ballot.

II was 6:l5 when Senator Lodge made the
motion that the convention proceed TO the
nomination Of a vice president, and that
speeches be limited 10 five minutes. There
was so little interest in the second place,
or so prevalent an appeal for dinner, that
IN five minutes the galleries had been de-
serted by two-thirds of the seal holders.
Samuel Fessenden of Connecticut was rec
Ognlzed TO nominate Gov. Buckley, but the
convention had exhausted its enthusiasm SO
that the mention OF the name of Mckinley
failed TO draw a handicap. At the end Of
the five minutes the crowd called time
enthusiastically. and the roll call proceeded
until New Jersey vas reached, when dele
gates began 10 cry Hobart" G.. l.. Ho-
bart was nominated by Franklin Fort OF
Newark. He spoke as follows:
II rise TO present TO this convention the
claims OF New Jersey 10 the vice presi-
dency. We come because we feel that we
can, for the first time in our history, bring
10 you q promise that our electoral vote
will be cast for your nominees. If you
comply with our request this promise will
surely be redeemed. For forty years,
through the blackness of darkness of a uni
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
90 eClh s4l5 IS Gl1a 8,

FL absent.
SCnuerun. 1; blank, a.
'sS absent.
Total vote: Mckinley G61h. Reed S4la.
Merton IS, Quay ella, Allison 35l2,C Cameron /
McKlnley's vote exceeded the expecta-
tIons of his friends, as he received G6ll3
votes. The nomination was Immediately
made unanimous. Enthusiastic speeches.
were made by representatives Of the OPP
poslng candidates. and there were the
,SuaI Fluctuations. Mark Hanna was
obliged in response to calls 10 address the
convention.
After the decision OF the Platt forces
not 10 present the name Of Morton. owing
10 the war waged against him by the war
ner Miller faction, the nomination or no
bart of New Jersey became a certainty.
The Mckinley influence was thrown Tor
him. and although there was an attempt
to consolidate the West and South on H.
Clay Evans of Tennessee, the Mckinney
Influence was TOO powerful. Resides, II was
the general sense Of the delegates that the
logic OF the situation required the nomlna-
tion OF an Eastern nan for vice president.
The nominating speeches were brlefs
Buckley of Connecticut, Lippett OF Rhode
Island and Gen. Walker Of Virginia were
also nlaced in nomination. Ii only required
one ballot TO determine the contest. HOBART
received 530l5 votes. 90 more than a ma
jority. Evans. his nearest competitor, re-
ceived 2SOIa. There were scattering votes
for Reed, Thurston, Grant, Depew, Morton
and Brown.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

we SAT- side by side in the house OF repre-
sen'auves' that l expected srme day TO
see you president of the United states
IIease accept to-day my heartiest con.
gratulations.p No
me travelling men OF Indiana, through
tneIr president, Carey Mcpherson. wired
from indianapolis: ""u
me commercial Travellers Republican
riup OF ms city congratulates you on your
nnihation and confidently predict your
elecllon. Tariff protecting American
pro1ucts' whether from the factory. mine
arm ana the currency unequaIled by
10 the 'front.' o"'e nore
ex-senator W. ID. washburn wired tho
heartlest congratulations.
me Union Iron ana Steel comnanv =,
Youngstown wired; eve congratuIata von
vi YOU nomination and hope next year we
VIII De able TO make cotton ties t"
ch"rry u Seifridge OF Marshall F,eId 4.
con, .nISago, telegraphs as follows: "Ac.
tory DETERMINATIONS upon magnificent vic.
II has heen won" winch
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

mans ear. Florida had been announced
: for Mckinley, but On the roll gave two
for Morton and q for Mckinley. Georgia
was challenged and the roll call resulted:
Reed, >; Quay, 2; Mckinley, 30. Then
Alabama was returned, because the chair
mas had learned that its vote had been
challenge ed. The result was: Morton, i;
Reed, 2; Mckinley, 10. Idaho east no vote.
There was a monotonous repetition OF Nc
kinney, until tee grcy-headeG Henderson
said: II east the solid vote OF Iowa for
William IL. Allison General Grosvenor.
who has been jestingly termed the light
ming calculator, ollowed the vote with a
pad and pencil. while Mr.. Hanna looked
over his shoulder.
The detailed vote follows.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

st. Louis, June 1.-THE Republican ma
tional convention cleared the deck for action
to-day. Two sessions were held. one Of an
hour In the morning and one of three hours
In the afternoon. The permanent organiza-
tion was effected and the permanent
chairman, Senator John NJ. Thurston OF
Nebraska, assumed the duties Of presiding
officer at the morning session, and the re-
ports OF the committees on credentials and
rules were received and adopted at the af-
ternoon session. The battle royal is over,
the platform aud nomination of candidates
Will occur tomorrow.
In striking contrast with the dull, feat
ureless session of yesterday were the
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

All meat that IL declared unit for
food by the official inspectors in Lon
don is Immediately removed to the con-
demned meat shed In the Central Mar
ket ut Smithfeld. Here Is a series of
tanks made OF thick slate and each
with a capacity OF COO 81 ions. The
meat is first slashed and disfgured and
then subjected to a chemical bath
which has the effect not only OF dis
roloring and deodorizing II. but also Of
stepping decomposition.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
MAHER BEsTs sI.yry

New iork' June ls.-Maher and s,,v,n
AZ me attractions at Madison SQUARE gar.
mon wann.snt IN a four-round bout. The
Mahar a. !, IN a slap bang fashion. and
hoxa. showed that he was the eleyerer
ooAer. lie seemed to hit Slayjn whan ~
mnere ne pleased. The big Austrs,i.r anu
sow' The police cautioned the aa,ta.ss
anat 'hey would arrest the man who $500
a Ahoek-out. In the third round sIayin NJ
mos put to sleep with a couple or sw,ra.
the "a lhe fourth the bout was stoppesss
sy Is, Zee, the Australian being too gfoe.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
OFFICIAL Cshi
Is ISSUED fer che Demoefa'"

IL ISSUED for che Demoefa'"
Convention
81. Paul. June p. ChasDaJ
Tarpo;t has issued the cah
Democratic state conVelu01
held Aug /. in MINNEAPOLIS 4
provides FOR ire nomination
lowing state officials; Go'en
tenant governor, secfeIi!
state treasurer. attorney sels
for the purpose of selectls u
tors for president ana y u.
of the United states. l
representation win be TWO wv N
large from each county an'
gate for each 100 votes eas. y. 4
lard nj the last p%resldens" "A
and ore delegate for eaon
part thereof Of Seyenty-sa
This call authorizes q Tp
of S3I in the convention
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
M'KINLEY, HOBART.
NOMINEES FOR PRESIDENT AND VICE
PRESIDENT.

Mckinley Is Nominated for presi-
dent ON the First Ballot, Receiv-
ing 66I1-2 Votes Ont of 92:-The
Nomination Is Afterwnrd Made
Unanimous-Garrett A. Hobart of
New Jersey Is Nominated for
Vice President on the First bal
1ct-scnators Teller of Colorado,
Pettigrew of south Dakota and
a Number of other Silver Men
Leave the Convention.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

In a lot Of old paper stock received
lately in a mill at Andover, Conn, was
a Bible, the inscription in which reads:
.'This Bible was used in the pulpit by
Rev. Steven West, pastor in Stock.
bridge, Mass, from 1859 TO 1915"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

The surface of the sea is estimated
at 100000 square miles, taking the
whole surface Of the globe at 197, 0OO,-
600, and its greatest depth supposedly
equals the height of the highest noun
tain, or four miles. The Pacific ocean
covers 100000 square miles, the At
lantic 25,O0o,0Oo, the Mediterranean.
100000.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

The great scheme for a ship canal
from the Bay of Biscay 70 the Mediter-
rancan has received its quietus. The
French commission reported that it is
impracticable.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

For those with weakened digestive
powers honey is a very desirable food.
Ii n person is very tired-"too exhaust
ed to eat"-a few tastes Of honey will
act like magic.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

The ruthless slaughter OF the ele-
plant is the cause of one OF the great
est complaints against the civilized
immigration of Africa. Year by year,
judging, for wan Of trustworthy sta
~tistics, by the quantity of ivory ex-
ported, from 10000 to 100000 els-
plants r killed on that continent.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

No fewer than five systems Of law
are in use in Germany. III moving
from one place 10 another tourists are
often greatly puzzled when they find
that an act perfectly allowable in one
state is a crime in another. A still
greater confusion often results when
the right Of property is considered.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

the United States was chartered in
Philadelphia In 1871. 1t was incor-
porated by congress under the title,
1.-THE President, Directors and Com,
pany of the Bank of North America"
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

In 1890 were made the first brooms
In this country from broom corn grown
on American soil. The brooms were
made in Philadelphia and the event
was spoken Of at the time as an illus
tration Of the development of the coun.
try.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

and those OF Reed, Allison. Qnay and Nor
ton, came, ana IL demonstrated 10 the sat
i~sfaction Of all that Mckinley has a clear
majority Of a hundred In the convention.
The question was the adoption Of the report
OF the committee on credentials, which GER
titled the action Of the national committee
on credentials in giving ahost all the las
contested seats TO the McKlnleyites anu
decided the Texas contest in favor OF the
Grant McISinleyl delegation and that IN
Delaware. in favor of the Higgins delega-
ton. The majority report was met with Il
violent minority report, denouncing Inc
committee OH credentials for presumlnS 10
accept unchallenged the findings OF the ma
tional committee.
The lines were not drawn absolutely. as
quite a number OF delegates who are
pledged 10 Mckinney voted with the OPP
position. They were defslted-S4152 TO
549la.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

The title and position of cardinal is
the highest position in the Roman
Catholic church mex to the pope. Car
dlnals are divided into three classes
six cardinal-b bishops, fifty cardinal
priests and fourteen cardinal-deacons.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

The first church building erected
specially for that purpose and used for
no other was put up in Boston in 1852.
Before hat date the Puritans held
their meetings in private houses or in
a house which also served for a school
room.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

One of the most painful episodes Of
the Paris commune, the shooting of
Mgr. Darboy, archbishop of raris. and
his fellow hostage, was commemorated
on May "a, the t~wenty-tifth anniyer-
sary, by requiem masses in the Paris
churches.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

A recently opened guano cave in
Georgia was found 10 be inhabited by
great swarms of white flies having yel.
low legs and pale pink eyes.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

The first spelling book printed in this
country was entitled 1.-The American
Spelling Book" by Noah Webster. 1t
was issued in 1888, and for consider
bly, more than half a century was the
standard work used in all American
schools.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

The first book printed in the limits
of the United States was the bay
Psalms Book which was issued in
Cambridge, Mass, in 1640. Specimens
of this publication are extremely rare,
and command very high prices.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
MAJOR H, I1I GIVEN p, pr ]
III A Preacher, Wy
The Republican No,
n sermon on III. listd
recent Convention ~
sherman. of Obio ~
minnesota Write Lett 'sl
riating Mai. Mckin,ea J

,an,oh' Ohio, June %
Drought temporary peaS LODI
me citizens OF Canton aai N
inc ltoinse decorations ,,s asld
eye on every hand, tbaro 'lat nd
sign or tie stirring Son Lbs
week. IL was bright esa q Y
when Coy Mckinley anu I1u va
Russell Hastings. ao aalu sin|
capt. lieistand, the laas
man, drove to the First n
a handsome structure two ~ !
the public square, 90 .o oloets
thirty years ago, was srno. heAl
OF the Sunday school ~ pstiaaa
while his wife was ags
teacher in the First ual
church, two blocks west in s
We're married twenty.fya sl
The church was crowded ny sea
kinley's fellow church m Gnu uI
nm a warm greeting. Pif,n
per reporters We're presen,
tor, Rev. Il. l.. Edmunds
text: Make yoIr calling ans
sure Tor If We do these thinaa
never iall.' DIR. Edmunds =.
sermon personally appIicsb,i Jug
referred i'll a happy mannar
suit OF the st. Louis copya,,l
week. la his sermon Man,
thoughts: "et
We have just passed thror,,
whose significance none ara !.
TO underestimate. The bigSo's1
ment of free government =,
trated and the sacred n,vS.
American citizenship exercises
choice Of men and measn.@
senting Il vast Number of N,
citizens.
AS one of the first 0pdlaI
having a sure election we ~
nounce our candidacy. M man
be credited with political sagg~.'
hopes for the SutfrageS Of M
citizens in attaining office. vet
no announcement beyond m
pre- ssed desire Of his hear
requirement of a sure elpetin
have n platform and then stand
1t. II is your privilege; il Is
ceSsity To be absolutely fearless
world, of everything save The N
of God. True courage cons
right being and right doing IND
er conditions of successful ca
candidacy | group under one
They are caution and enthuSisuI
Owing 10 his position as a ebi
there rests upon him a respaS
of carefulness which he is il
bound 10 regard. Men put fWra
standard bearers by al
parties recognize this ObligalM
with studied care, guarding Eai
act that their cause may not 4
What on the part Of other men 4
be incOnsequential. from hin va
startling and disastrous, You'll
in mind a party which attrbEd
presidential Waterloo to thre
untlmcly spoken" but the dea
not utteN the words Rum, Rcd
AMI Rebellion"
Am"pg the letters received
was the following:
II Eaye not buried In Sel9lj
my congratulations for your y
ton as the next president Of ID
90 States. hut they are not les u
and sincere. | will glldly q
can To secure your triumpassi
tior. Give To Mrs. Mckinley EI i
in which Mrs. Sheraall
Very truly. john Slefa
Sppator CUshman X DAVIS II
rosetta. who Withdrew as q b
rial candidate the day Of ns b
Republican convention, has ny 5
ten, and this il what he said;
Permit me 20 add my cOl. Ep
TO the many that you az n
inc. Your nomination is q Na
ard realization Of Republlcla
Pies decrecd by the people tlfh1 n
/ feel sure that history viii asa eI
that nomination the greates' Y IS
prosperity for the American II
that they ever enjoyed. SRN
"J. h p1 q
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25

A little borax put in water In which
scarlet napkins and red-bordered tow
els are to be washed will prevent them
from fading.
Reporter and farmer. [volume] (Webster, Day County, Dakota [S.D.]) 188?-1946, 1896-06-25
UPsIAM sTEPs pO
w;scons!n's Governor .;ss
Declines Renomin"S, s|

w " --fsQr
Declines Renomi - 'GaE
Madison. Wis. June n
lam II. Upham viii nol oor.
for denomination as so,hh ID
port 10 that effect WHICH, 81, (,
aflcat for several days pa, rl,vs
firmed 10y the governor \ 4
morninv In an interview" reuus
declared that. under no iasrioa
would lie accept a en.nauN \
reasons for the step ne W. RID
but it is minated thai n Even
stepping aside will pc ,uhllc d
in a letter TO be mace
days.