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friends waived their handkerchiefs
Bryan gained in the California delega-
ton on a poll. Colorados votes for
Teller were again hissed and cheered
Vice President Stevenson captured one
of BANDS votes in Florida.
Wyoming changed her 6 votes from
Blackburn to Bryan. John Mclean los
in the District of Columbia and Bryan
captured of them. The name of
Minnesota on the second call brought a
stentorian shout from Daniel Lawler,
"Minnesota stands Only present and
not voting"
The result of the second ballot was
announced as follows: Band, 2Sl;
Boies, 81; Matthews, 81; AEcLean, 53;
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was IeSlOiell, puG lue AulteI yle!ueu u
Mr. McDermott.
II pay tribute to the Hon. John w.
Daniel" he declared, and then went on
to praise the services to the party of the
man who knew no faith except II am a
Democrat" The partisans of Senator
Hill sent up shrill cry when the New
Workers. watchword was flung across
the convention.
After several other speeches FOR and
against Hill, the roll call was ordered.
The total vote was announced by the
chair as follows: Yeas {Daniell, 556;
nays chilly, S49
The chair then stated that the motion
offered by the gentlemen from Alabama
substituting Hon. J. W. Daniel of Vir-
ginia fer temporary chairman was
adopted, and there was great mani
festation of applause.
When the various committees had
been appointed the members of them
withdrew for organization and the con-
vention adjourned until Wednesday
morning at 10 o'clock.
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BRYAN E!l.N'l NOMINATED
ON FIFTH BALLOT
The Eloquent oung Nebraskan
Swept Ali Before Him.
DICK BLAND STARTED OFF WE'LL

But arissouri's Favorite Son Lost Steadily
After the First Ballot, State Afser State
joining the Bryan Procession Until tho
Fifth, When the "Boy Orator of the
Platte" Received Several More Than the
Five Hundred and Twelve Votes Neces-
sary to Choice.
CHICAGO, July7.-An roads lead to the
Coliseum. where at 1850 o'clock Chair
man Harrity called to order the Demo.
cratic national convention. The vast
structure is appropriately named after
that where Roman gladiators contended,
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THIRD DAYS WORK.
Tie Platform Reported-senctor Fi!lnnr
and Others Make Speeches.

Tie Platform Rcported-Senator Ei!linau
and Others Make Speeches.
CHICAGO, July 9.-Lowering clouds
hung over TIE city at the beginning OF
the third day of the national conven-
ton indicating a bre2li III the perfect
weather thus far enjoyed, and suggest
i've of the gathering OF TIE storm WITHIN
the convention hall.
At 1852 a. IN. Chairman White
dropued the gave. Tne understandable
buzz Of thousands OF voices gradually
subsiaed and tho delegates took their
seats.
Rapids, a., the Episcopaiean minister
who delivered tbs opening payer We'd
ne;day, performed the sane service
Thursday. lie prayed that TIE conven:.
ton might take action for the good OF
its country and the glory of God.
Chairman White handed the Gayel
or(,l. 70 Concreysnlar Richardson OF Ten
nessee q slender, scholarly appearing
man. who announced the conmIttee Oh
resolutions ready to report ana c&.ed
Senator Jones to the platform, who
made the committees report. Senator
Jones, who had been in the thickest OF
the silver fight since the forerunners OF
the convention began to assemble III
Chicago, is a familiar figure TO this con-
yention.
He looks like soldier. and but Tor the
fact that he was q soldier OF the late
4 D
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that where RoI

HARRITY CALLS CONVENTION TO ORDER.
for this is battle royal which promises
to add memorable chapter to Amerl-
can political history.
The gavel dropped 10 minutes before
l o'clock on hall that had q dozen rows
of empty seats at the edges farthest
from the platform. The appearance OF
Chairman Harrity, as be stepped for
ward to the desk attired in q ste col
ored summer suit, provoked round OF
applause from the Texas delegation, ne
inforced by many of the southern White
metal men.
When Mr.. HarIity commanded the
convention to be in order, his voice
easily carried over the tumlt to the
farthest corner, testing the acoustic
qualities of the hall with most salts
facto.y results. TIE figure Of the chair
man faced the assemblage for several
minutes. while the ushers swept the
aisles clear. of knots Of comforting dele.
gates. - =,
"Gen1lemen of the convention, all
rise for the prayer the chairman said,
and there was 6 clatter of chairs rs she
body in the center of the han came MP
to its feet with a considerable conops-
sion.
The chaplain, Rev. Dr. Edward Stircs,
stepped forward and prayed.
Hill Announced FOR ,'emporary Chairman.
After the prayer, Chairman Harrity
stepped forward, and after sharp rap
of the gavel, gave the announcement OF
the selection Of David 3. Hill as tempo
rary chairman.
Secretary Sheerin of Indiana, for Sec
retary, and John Martin, for sergeant
| alarms. were also announced when the
convention had quieted down.
.eWhat is the pleasure OF the conYen-
tion?" asked Mr. Harrity, calmly.
Mr.. Clayton of Alabama then pre-
sented the minority report OF the ma
tional committee, nominating Senator
Daniel of Virginia for temporary chair
man. 1t is as follows:
| To The Democratic National Convention:
The undersigned members OF the ma,
| tional committee respectfully recommend
/ that the name Of the Hon. John w. Daniel
! of Virginia be substituted in the commit
tee report for thatof David b 2tsall OF New
yention.
The report was signed by the silver
members of the committee.
MoDer,nott Spealss For HILL
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Gen. A. j. Warner, President of
the Bimetallic Uniolr, says the
union will issue an address Mon
day calling on all silver m"n t"
support the ticket and platform of
the Democratic convention just ad-
journed.
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BcdEs PRAISES His YourHFuL Con
QUERoR.

Waterloo, Ia, July 1o.-Mr
Bryan's nomination is in my judg-
ment the strongest that could have
been made fer the Northwest. He
will receive the unanimous sup
port of all friends of free silver in
Iowa. HORACE BoIEs.
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Senator PETER has the folio,

behatOT Fehtf Das lhe IOlIOW-
lowing to say of the ticket:
"As Populist and advocate of
the free coinage of silver. I am
pleased with the outcome of the
Chicago Convention, and I am cer-
tain / express the sentiments of
my party when I say that the sill
yer forces of the West will indorse
its action. The platform with a
single exception will be satisfacto-
ry to Populists."
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The national convention Of the
Peoples party (Populist) party,
which meets in st. Louis on next
Monday the Goth July, VIII, It's
leaders predict, irdorse the nomi-
nation Of William J. Bryan for
President.
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N. Y. World.

Lebanon, Mo-, July 1o.-Mr.
Bryan is d very able man. He is
In thorough accordance with the
Democratic platform. 1 am pleas
ed With his nomination and ! will
dc all in ray power to secure his
alootsns, / am firmly of fha-nriii-
~ with him as our nomlnee. 9.
r. P. BLAND.
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White of California as permanent presi-
dent of the convention, and Thomas ..
Cosan of Ohio as permanent secretary
Senator White then made q speech;
after which the convention adjourned
until 10 O'Clock Thursday morning.
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BLAND PRAISES BRYAN.

THE LEADING CANDIDATE, AFTER
HIS DEFEAT, SENDS TO THE
WoRLD CORDIAL DIsPAccn
PREDIc,gND HIS You've Pro
TEGE's ELECTION.
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8; HfIE I; Bryan, 2IB; not Young, Iuz.
The fouith ballot resulted: Bland.
al; Boies, B9; Matthews, 80; Mclean,
48; Bryan, sS0. 49,
BRYAN was nominated on the fifth bal
lot, and onmotion of Senator Turpie,
the Nomination wa.i made unanimous.
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him to be-" \ round of applau'c from
the pit greeted this announcement, but
it was drowned in the storm of misses
from the galleries, which was increased
to perfect whirlwind of siJiiant sounds
as he added:
II came from q state which was tho
home of secession"
Secession, he continued, while the
galleries Missed, drought about the
war, the war which emancipated the
negro.
The storm of Kisses issued forth again
when he repudiated the denial that this
was a sectional contest.
81 say it is & sectional ISSUE ho
cried, "and it will prevail" I"
Senator Tillman concluded by pledg-
ing the solid vote of South Carolina to
any good straight silver candidate.
As he descended from the stage tho
delegates set up Il great Shout for Hill.
But suddenly the Commanding figure OF
Senator Jones Of Arkansas, chairman Of
the resolutions committee, amounted tho
stage
Senator Jones Make Sacec:,.
He held his hand out for silence. Tho
noise fell away before his strong pres
ence. In clear tones he apo,oGiZad for
appearing before Senator Hill. He had
not intended to say word, he said, but
he could not allow the charge of Mr.
Tillmln that this was a sectional issue
tO Dacc 11uchojlap
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JOHN W. DANIEL.

minority report of the committee on
resolutions, and cX- Congressman Bryan
advocated the adoption of the majority
reDOrt
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Bills OF sale and liens for rent and
advances, also, mortgages of real es-
tate, for sale at this Office.
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Il am southern man. conunueu
Senator Jones. "I carried musket
during the war. l repudiate the sug-
gestion that this question knows any
section" Flying flags, hats and hand
.kerchiefs and the approving roar of To-
coo throats answered The New York,
Massachusetts and other eastern delega-
tions Joined heartily i'll this rejection of
the extreme Tillman sentiment.
After this emphatic repudiation of
Mr.. Tillman's assertion, Senator Jones
left the platform.
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Ovation TO Senator Hill.

Senator Hill ascended the platform
amid perfect storm of applause. He
shook the hand of the presiding officer,
and then, with smile, bowed his ac-
knowledgment to the shouting, gestic-
ulating crowd. Men on their chairs
waving handkerchiefs, flags and tess
inc hats III the air. The first volume
of applause would no sooner die away
than it would again be taken up and
cheered and re-echoed through the
building.
II believe" declared Senator Hill.
"that the course for us to take Is to de-
clare for international bimetallism aud
Senator Villas and Ex-Governor Rus
sell followed in speeches supporting the
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SUBMITTED-Confiling in tn. jus.
tice of our cause and the necessity of its
success at the polls, We submit the fore
going declaration OF principles and pur-
poses to the considernte Judgment of the
American people. We invite the sup
port of all citizens who approve them
and who desire to have them made eff
fective through legislation for the relief
of the p"o:';" and the restoration of the
ccuntry'S Prosperity.
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At the Close OF Business the goth OF june 1896.
Semi-weekly register. (Brookings, Brookings Co., S.D.) 1894-1898, 1896-02-26

tee has settled upon a Massachusetts,
candidate to be presented to the ma
tional Democratic convention and the
name would not be that of Ex-Governor
William E. Russell Of Cambridge,
Mass, whose friends had been quietly
using his name with that object in
view. Mr.. Quincy's nomination speech
is said to be especially significant as the
Democratic state central committee and
large number of the most prominent
party leaders of the state were in ses-
sion Saturday afternoon.
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PAID BACK OVERCHARGES.
Iowa shippers Reap the Benefit of q
Supreme Court Decision.

Iowa shippers Reap the Benefit of q
Supreme Court Decision.
SIOUX CITY, Ia, Feb 24-The re-
cent decision of the United States SUI
preme court on an important Pennsyl-
vania case involving the application of
the interstate commerce law to freight
charges on goods shipped from point to
point in the same state which in transit
pass through a second state has dis
posed of a number of similar actions in
Northwestern Iowa. For several years
there has been litigation over the
charges made by the Milwaukee road
on goods shipped from Sioux City
to Akron, Hawarden and other
Iowa points in the same neighborhood
On the ground that the road passed a
part of the way through South Dakota
the company has insisted that it had
the right to make its charges under in
terstate rules. The shippers maintained
that, as the shipments started in Iowa
and ended in the same state, the
charges were subject to state regula-
ton, which would make them consid-
erably lower. This view having been
sustained by the supreme court, the
road has settled the cases by paying
back all money claimed as overcharge,
and will in future make it's changes in
accordance with the Iowa law.
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Ferry steamer Resoued.

DETROIT, Mich, Feb. "a The ferry
steamers Promise and Fortune reached
Detroit during the afternoon with the
disabled car ferry, Shenango No. 2,
which they had taken from her perilous
position in the Lake Erie ice field. The
crew report the ice in Lake Erie very
heavy, and the task of towing the big
car ferry through the ice was extreme
ly slow and tedious, owint' to her great
width.
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WOULD VETO THE BILL.
Governor Uphsm Gives the Legislators
a Pointer.

Governor Upham Gives the Legislators
a Pointer.
MADISON, Wis, Feb PA bomb
was thrown into the legislature in the
shape of declaration by Governor
Upham made to Assemblymen Hall
and Burdick, to the effect that the
bill apportioning the state into senate
and assembly districts then before the
Legislature would be vetoed by him
should it pass. He said that he had
been advised by the sttorney general
that the proposed measure, if enacted
into law, would be unconstitutional
This left the legislature no other al
tentative than recommission of the
bill to the committee on appointment
and an adjournment of several days.
The motion for recommission was made
by, ,Assemblyman D. o. Mahoney. Ad-
journment was taken until Thursday
evening
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THE SENATE FORECAST.
|hn Question and the Tariff Bill VIII
BE Discussed.

he Discussed.
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.-The proba-
his are that the Cuban question and
tariff bill, as affected by the silver
Eitute, will divide the greater part
ae time of the senate during the
ant week. Senator Morgan will
flnnue mis- speech on the Cuban ques-
whenever that subject is again
nup. He probably will consume
greater part of another day in ex-
aadng his views, and will be fol-
BY other senators, including sew
members of the committee OH for
Anlatlons. 1t is the purpose of the
advocates of Cuban Recognition
peep the question as we'll to the
lS they can until it shall be dis
saOf, though they are not hopeful
seurlng vote this week.
Nnator Carter will make his speech
beunesday on the tariff silver bill
expected to explain his reasons
ssu as those of his Republican col
as IN IN voting against consideration
Y ~, OIL ten days ago upon Senator
ili motion. He will. in all like
y Oe followed by other senators
1eacted with him, and a very AMI
Ed debate may result
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DEATH OF bill" NYE.
Passed Peacefully Away, Surrounded by
Those He Loved.


AsHEvILLE, n. c., Feb. 24.-The
peaceful death of Edgar Wilson (Bill)
Nye occurred at his home IL miles east
of this place. His wife, two sons and
two daughters werepresent at his bed
side when the peaceful end came. Ten
days ago he had a stroke of paralysis
much more severe than the case at
Paterson, n. J., when the cruel story
that he was drunk was sent out. His
daughters arrived from Washington
city, where they have Deen attending
school, last Wednesday, and have been
at his bedside ever since. Mr.. Nye
came to this section seven or eight
years ago in search Of health, and
finally bought farm, where he built a
palatial home. He was born in Shir-
ley, Piscataqua county, Maine, the
25th of August, 1850.
He was educated at an academy at
River Falls, Wis, afterwards re-
moved to Wyoming territory, studied
law and was admitted to the bar In
1878. He began early to contribute hui
morous sketches to the newspapers, u.s.
ing the pen name of "Bill Nye;" was
connected with various Western jour-
nails and afterwards settled in New
York city. He has published bill
Nye and the Boomerang" Chicago,
1SSl); "The Forty Liars" (1SS2), "Baled
Hay (1SS4), Bill Nye's Blossom
Book" (1SS5), and Remarks" (lSS6).
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WILL SUCCEED BOOTH.

Booth Tucker to BE the Head of the
Salvation Army in America.
LONDON, Feb. 24-It is announced
that Booth Tucker and wife will suc-
ceed Mr.. and Mrs. Ballington Booth in
command of the Salvation Army in the
United States. Bramwen Booth on
Feb. 10 mailed long letter to Chaun-
cey M. Depew, in reply to one of Mr..
Depew's, as chairman of the mass
meeting in New York, to protest
against the removal of Ballington
Booth, explaining the changes in the
Salvation Army in the United States.
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SUFFERED FROM INSOMNIA.
Supposed Cause of the Suicide OF Ex-
Congressman Harter.

FosToRIA, o., Feb. 24,-The city
was thrown into fever of excitement
at noon by the announcement that
Hon. Michael d. Harter committed
suicide at the home of Mr.. S. Knapp, in
this city. When found, life was ex-
tinct, and it is thought he had been
dead several hours. The fatal shot was
fired from revolver, the bullet enter
ing the right temple, penetrating the
brain. He was found lying ON the
bed, with the revolver clutched in his
left hand. No cause is known for the
act, further than that he has been suf.
fering with insomnia for some time past
and that his mind gave way. On
the bureau in his room was
Found q Sealed Letter
addressed to his wife in Philadelphia,
and on the outside of the room was
found d package of letters addressed to
business associates. The contents of
none are yet known. Friday after
noon he complained of having a severe
pain i'll his head, but later in the even
ing he attended church supper and
seemed to have an enjoyable time. Re-
turning home he retired at the usual
time and nothing occurred to excite
the least suspicion. The members Of
the Knapp family thought they heard
Mr.. Harter moving about in his room
about o'clock a. M, but heard no
report of the revolver.
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Sound Money Reform Urged.

ST. PAUL, Feb. 24.-The Minnesota
Democratic association reelected ex-
Congressman o. M. Hall as president
and p. G. Smalley as secretary. The
latter reported that 225 new members
had been added and that the society
now numbered over 1000. The prin-
cipal speaker of the evening was
Charles S. Hamlin, assistant secretary
of the treasury.
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Elkius Not m Candidate.

CLEVELAND, Feb. 24.-Secretary Eli
kins of West Virginia is not candi-
date for the presidential nomination.
In an interview Mr.. Elkins declares
that he is content with senatorial hon.
ors, and that the statements concerning
his presidential ambitions were made
by ill-advised friends and are unau-
thorized. He says the West Virginia
delegation is for Mckinley.
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Yale Favors Arbitration.

NEW HAVEN, Conn, Feb. 24-Reso-
lutions were adopted favoring arbitra-
tion between the United States and
Great Britain at general religious
meeting of Yale university. The meet
in was held under the auspices of the
Y. M. G. A. of Yale, and the subject
discussed was Arbitration"
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:. rushing Appropria-
p;lIs With That OBJ
ject in View
!. those Measures Now
4 od and others Well
Under Way.
n. hope of Any General
|, seislation at the Pres
ent Session.

r,mNaroS, Feb. 24.-The house Is
- ahead the appropriation bills
= Il nossible speed, with a view to
Nv = final adjournment. Already
Il ! the thirteen general appropria-
I'M have been sent to the senate
amy, military academy, urgent de.
~ aiplomatic and consular, and
s.ritural. The District of Columbia
4. in il several disputed items, but
his believed, cause little trouble
!, i is again brought into the
The Indian bill is now under
'raeration. and the Legislative, ex-
,irp and judicial, the next i'll order,
I tbe calendar. The naval and
tace bills
vul Be Brought In This Week.
N these are disposed of, but three
rmain--the sundry civil, general
ksency and Notifications. The
1 leaders are still hopeful that
svsy can be found to secure ac-
kon the tariff bill in the senate but
Bad that there appears to be little
fnc for general legislation, except,
Ihaps, q bankruptcy, and possibly, a
Raic railroad bill. Consequently
! are hurrying along the appropria-
Ehlls and shaping things for an
n adjournment.
hi Cannon, chairman Of the appro-
bfOn committee, says that sine die
Eunment should be reached in the
Ella of Nav,
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Riy Mining Suit Is Decided.

BUTTE, Mon. Feb. 24.-The Butte
and Boston Mining company has been
given verdict against the Lexington
Mining company for $l25,OoO, value OF
ore taken from beneath the surface of
the ground belonging to plaintiff. The
suit, which was for 100000 mas been
on trial ten days. An appeal will be
takan
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Elkins Calls on Harrison.

NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-Ex- President
Harrison spent the day quietly at the
Fifth Avenue hotel. In the afternoon
Stephen B. Elkins called and remained
several hours in Mr.. Harrison's apart
ments. Both gentlemen claim that the
call was purely personal one and had
no political significance.
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Recommend a One Cent Rate.

ST. LOUIS, Feb. 24.--The ST. Louis
association of general passenger and
ticket agents have agreed to recon-.
mend rate of one fare for the round
trip for the Republican national con-
vention. 1t is probable the rate will be
made from all territories and by all
lines,
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Agricultural Machinery Exhibit.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24.--The depart
ment of state has been officially noti-
fed that an international exhibition of
agricultural machinery will be held at
Vienna, Austria, from May to IA,
1896. This country is invited to par
ticipate
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LITHOGRAPHERS to STRIKE
All the Large Cities of the Country
viii Be Affected.

VIII BE Affected.
NEW YORK, Feb. 24.-It was an
nounced at meeting of the Central
Labor union today that general strike
of the members of the international
Lithograph Artists and Engrover's Pro-
tective and Insurance union in this
country and Canada would begin at
once.
About 1000 men will go out. Of this
number 500 are located in this city and
Brooklyn. The other cities which will
be affected are Buffalo, Louisville, Gin
cinnati, Chicago, Detroit, st. Louis,
Rochester, Milwaukee, Boston, Cleve-
land and Toronto.