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Florida ana Mckinley only instead or .. N
announced BY the'chair1nan OF tho delegation.
| A challenge OF GeorRin followed. and ~
| suited IN confirming the vote as previously "a
| nounced
| Illinois vote was announced 10 McIzinlsy
and Reed; was challenged. and . poll 2re-
suited IN showing no change. Indiana cast 10
30 votes,for Mckinley. Iowa, amid slifht
d nstration Of applause cast its 80 votes tor
Ali-son Kansas 20 for Mckinley; Kentucl<y'o
| for Mckinley
| Louisiana cast q curious vote one half vote
Reed, one-half vote Quay, one-half vote blank.
and II for Mckinley.
So the voting went on without further met
dent until Massachusetts, ave vote for Mo-
Kinley and the rest for Reed.
The Mckinley column steadily incrcased.'
When MississIppi's l8 votes were cast for Me-
Kinley another OF the colore1 brethren de-
manded poll. which showed vote for Quay
and for Mckinley. Montana cast vote for
Mckinley for Don Cameron. OF Ponnsylyn-
MIA; blank and absentee. The chair called
the name Of Mr.. Hartman's alternate, and 10
voted blank. y .tf AZ 81 81 N 4 4
There was q decided sensation when The
vote OF New York was challenged BY Warner
Miller. 1t had been announced 81 Tor Morton
and A for Mckinley. Joseph II. Nevins x.<
altstncta uas ceiIad MI s1r1s a. Z &, J.
laugh BY saving; HES Just leaving the room
to avoid voting = n
The next alternate was called and voted Tor
Mckinley. The delegation voted solidly for
Morton till the half votes were reached, wher1
the halves divided equally between Mckinley
and Morton. Then came quite number Of
breaks for Mckinley and three absentees were
noted In the 29th dis trict, John F. Parkhurst
and both the nlternates, Charles M. Woodward
and Charles 4. Andrews. The poll resulted In
showing the vote to be exactly as announced:
Morton 81, Mckinley H.
ber OF votes were given to nominate Mckinley
and the convention recognizing tho fact with
out announcement broke into cheers.
Texas delayed the final announcement q lit
tie by a challenge from one OF the dissatisfied
colored brethren The poll resulted In 81 Nc
Kinley, Reed, Allison, l absent
Another colored delegate challenged the vote
of Virginia, and again delayed the oficial an
nouncement of the final result, elicitlng marks
of impatience and dissatisfaction from the
convention. virginla's vote on poll stood:
Reed 1, Mckinley 23
All the rest OF the roll OF states went solid
for Mckinley.
When the territories were reached New
Mexico cast 1 vote for Allison aud for Nc
Kinley. and amid howls OF derision one Of the
delegates challenged the vote, and poll
confirmed the accuracy Of the first announce
ment.
Alaslxa wound up the roll by casting its
newly conferred four votes for Mckinley.
The absent delegate from New York, Mr..
Parkhurst, here appeared and by unanimous
consent cast his vote for Morton, making the
total vote: Morton, 55; Mckinley, II.
All OF the states having been called, the
president stated before the announcement OF
the result, that application had been made to
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"Thc republican party favors the use OF both
gold and silver as equal standard money, and
pledges It's power to secures the free, un-
restricted ana Independent coinage or gold and
silver ~ our mints ut the ratio OF 10 parts OF
silver 70 one OF gold"
Mr.. Teller then advanced to tho front and
commenced 10 address the convention In ex-
pihnation OF his course, He denied that his
adyocacy OF free silver was In any manner
controlled by the fact that he represented a
state which produces silver. He contended
| FOR II because he believed that no country
could prosper without II, and because
he believed that II was the great
weight which was now weighing
down the country. Processing tolerance
from those who differed from him. he said his
decision had been arrived at after many years
of deliberate thought. The great contest
whether there should be one flag or two In this
country was not more important than this.
Confronted for the frat time in the history of
this glorious party OF ours with the danger Of u
financial system which In our Judgment would
be destructive to the country. they were called
upon to decide whether TO adhere to II or re-
ject 1t.
He asked the convention TO pardon him II he
closed with some personal illusions. He had
formed his conclusions on this subject to such
an extent that this became binding on his con-
|.ecience.i He believed tho morality.the civil
ization-nay, the very religion--of this country
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------
SECOND DAY.

ST LOUIS, June i7--The convention was
called to order at I0:45 Prayer was offered by
Rev DR.. William G. Williams.
I Mr. Lodge, of Massachusetts, from the COM
mittee on resolutions, reported progress and
asked further time, which was unanimously
granted.
The committee on credentials was called
upon for Its report but was not ready.
Tho committee on permanent organization
made similar report.
A motion to take recess until $40 o'clock
was rejected.
: The report Of the committee on permanent
organization was submitted and adopted.
committee was appointed to conduct Per-
manent Chairman Thurston to the platform.
On motion Of Gov Bushnell, OF Ohio, the
convention adjourned until 2 p. m.
At240 p. m. the convention was opened with
prayer by Bishop Arnott, OF Wilberforce col
lege, o.
Mr.. Madden, Of Chicago, presented gaval
made from portion OF the house in which
Lincoln once lived
The chairman, in accepting It, expressed the
hope that the inspiration OF the immortal Lin
coin might fire the hearts of the convention to
higher patriotism.
Judge Denny, of Kentucky, presented a
gavel made from wood which formed part Of
the homestead Of Henry Clay, father OF pro-
tection.
Inc EopOrb VI tne cOmmlJte6 on CreuontlalS
In favor OF seating the Higgins delegates from
Delaware and the delegates-at-large and the
delegates from Texas, on the list headed by
John Grant was presented. Tho report also
recommended that the roll of delegates and
alternates of the convention from the several
states and territories, as prepared by the ma
tional committee for the temporary organiza-
ton, be approved as the permanent roll Of this
convention.
Mr.. Hepburn presented q minority repors
recommending the seating Of the Addicks del
egation from Delaware and of the Quincy deie-
CATION from Texas, and that the other oJn-
tested cases acted upon by the national com
mittee be referred to the credentials coMinit-
tee for full investigation.
The majority report was, after some Discus
sion. adopted Yeas, be8h; nays, 8s9M.
The chairman Of the committee on resolu-
tions was recognized and reported that the
platform would be ready at p. m.
af-Diequsskon was then- commenced. under the
previous question on the majority and minor
ity reports, each side being allowed 80 min
utes.
After the close Of the discussion the majority
report OF the committee on credentials was
adopted without division.
Gen. Bingham, Of Pennsylvania, submitted
the report of the committee on rules, which was
promptly adopted.
The convention then, on motion OF Gen.
Grosvenor, adjourned until 10 o. m. Thursday.
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WILLIAM M'KINLEY,
OF OHIO.
GARRETT A. HOBART,
OF NEW JERSEY.
The Nominees OF the Republican
National Convention
For President, and Vice President of tho
United States The Platform De-
clares for the gold Mone-
tary STANDARD,



ST.. LOUIS, June ls.-The battle has
been fought in the Republican ma
tional convention. William McKin-
aey, of Ohio, is the nominee Of the
party for president and Garrett A..
Hobart, of New Jersey, for vice-presi.
dent on a platform distinctly declar-
ing for gold monetary standard.
The only really sensational feature
of the convention was the withdrawal
of some of the western silver leaders,
headed by Senator Teller of Colorado,
an event that had been discounted
by previous declaration of inten-
tion. The proceedings, as a whole, were
of the cut-and-dried order, the results
being practically as they were mapped
out by the McKinley managers; so that
while there has been certain amount
of enthusiasm manifested. it has been
as nothing compared with other his
toric republican conventions.
{. Following is synopsis of the pro-
ceedings:
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FIRST DAY.
Conxantion Prnneadinrs.

At 1920 p. m. Senator Carter, chairman oi
the Republican national committee called the
convention to order.
The ohapain-Rabbi Sale-opened with
prayer-the whole assemblage standing.
At the conclusion Of the invocation Chairman
Carter said the convention was assembled In
compliance with the terms of call issued by
the national committee on the 14th of Decem-
ber, 1896" which he requested the secretary to
read.
Chairman Carter then said: Gentlemen OF
the conventions BY direction of the national
committee l present for your approval for
your temporary chairman, Hon. Charles w.
Fairbanks, OF Indiana"
The selection OF the committee was approved
without q dissenting voice.
Upon taking the stand Temporary Chairman
Fairbanks delivered an address, touching upon
national prosperity; the signal failure OF the
democratic Administrations the financial rec
ord OF the republican party and the free-silver
heresy. An allusion to Blaine produced a
genuine demonstration, the delegates rising
and cheering repeatedly.
The roll of states was accordingly called and
the members of the various committees
named.
At the conclusion OF the call Powell Clayton,
of Arkansas, sent up resolution relating to
the determination Of election contests, which
he asked to have read and referred; but OBJ
section being made 1t was referred without be-
A resolution from coIored people Of Illinois
affecting their rights as race was treated in
n like manner.
After an announcement Of the places and
times OF meeting OF the four committees the
convention, at 1:47 p. M, adjourned until
"Wednesday morning at ten o'clock
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Active Demand for Bonds.

jackson. June ee.-Tbe governorl
treasurer and attorney general have
been busy all day and late in the night
listing the bids for the 100000 OF Mis-
sissippi bonds. Tho bids were numer-
GUS and would have consumed an issue
six times larger than the S4O0,O to be
sold. The bonds will bring handsome
premium, when it is considered that
they are to be ten-year bonds, with the
option OF redemption in flve years.
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| I have the honor and pleasure OF naming for
| for the second place on our national ticket a
Connecticut man. n mnn who represents tho
sentiments OF republicans and protection
lists and sound-money mon--a staunch aud
| truo republican; mnn equally distin-
guishcd for his rare courage, his energy, his
integrity and his ability. ! nominate Hon.
Morgan q, Buikcley, OF Connecticut for vice.
/ president OF the United States.
Mr.. Foasondon slsctchcd Mr.. Bulkoloy's ca
roorl and said he was now AZ the head OF one
o. the largest business enterprises OF the
state. and had thrice bocn elected mayor OF
the democratic city OF Hartford, ana had glvon
thcm magnificent administration.
Mr. Humphrey OF Illinois, briefly Dooondod
! tho nomination Of Mr.. Hobart IN tho namo OF
Illinois.
4 Thor call OF states was resumed, ana New
,lfork made no nomination.
4 When tho state Of Rhodo Island wns called,
. tif. Allen. Of Rhode Island, came 10 the stand
nud nominated Tor tho vico-presIdoncy Charles
Nnwon Lippittl lie said that that little state
bad given hero 10 tho revolution In i770 a
NNufnAide 10 the Union IN 1901, ara that "a had
|Hou 10 rohgfese the father Of tho Mclkinloy
Apfolaction not (monning senator Aldrichl,
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No dissent ng voice being raised, the three
alternates, Lindsey Rogers, Web Greene and
Joseph A. Smith, were seated as delegates
| from Utah.
The chair next recognized Mr.. Burleigh, OF
Washington.
Mr.. Burleigh, speaking from the platform,
said the young state OF washington Yields her
place for patriotic devotion to loyal allegiance
to this government. and the tenets OF this party
to none. We did not come here, he said,
for inspiration on the silver question.
We brought our inspiration with us.
We believe In the single gold standard
because we believe that the money
which pays the banker In Wall street his in
terest is mono too good to pay the laborer In
Montana. Then he added that with protec-
ton, reciprocity and the chosen standard
bearer, VIM. Mckinley, Warrington would
give good account os herself In November
This was the first tlmc McKinley's name had
been publicly mentioned In the proceedings,
and IL was received with cheers.
Tho states we're then called for their cheioe
OF members Of the national committee, and tho
names were sent UP,
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HaIlstorm at Glendora.

Tho hail, wind and rainstorm Of last
week and the narrow escape from being
cyclone is the all-absorbing topic by
all classes of citizens Of Glendora. 1t is
conceded that the loss in that section
will average fully 80 per cent. Both
corn and cotton suffered severely, and
1t is hard to tell which Jared the worst
The hail fell somewhat on the cyclonic
order, falling heavier and the wind
more furious in some fields than in
others not far distant.
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Laws AlI sont ont.

Secretary OF State Power has forwarded
all the laws belonging to tho various
counties. lie yet has to send them to
the Statos and Territories. Tho fol-
lowing officers in the counties arc en-
titled to copy: Representatives
sheriffs, chancery and circuit clerks,
treasurers, assessors, each member OF
the board Of supervisors, and all mayors
and Justices Of the peace. The coun-
ties get about an average Of 30, some-
thing over $500 being distributed to
the rs counties. M. Henry In Com
mercial Appeal.
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oomplIcatIon Of Land orant,.

jackson, June 2o.-A complication
has arisen between the Gulf & Ship
Island railroad and the State colleges
relative to the selection of the lands
donated to each by the United States
government. The railroad and colleges
have in some instances selected the
same lands. Col. Nugent, attorney for
the railroad, called on the governor to-
day and had conference with him rela-
tive to the same, and 1t is believed the
matter can be amicably and satisfacto-
rily settled.
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An Editor MarrIes.

Percy N. Simmons, Of Sardis, and
Miss Virginia Barrow, Of Columbus,
we're married at the homo of the bride
last week. The groom is the junior cd
itor OF the Southern Reporter and son
of Maj ]. f.. Simmons, the veteran
jurist, poet and journalist The bride,
who is most excellent young lady, is q
daughter OF Prof. Barrow and has been
connected with the Industrial Institute
and College.
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wanted Ba div.

The negro Henry Slaughter, alias
Stribbling, who was shot at Durant last
week by Officer Goocb, turns out to be
badly wanted. J. II. Teat Of Attala
identified him as the party who stole
one of his mules and rode the animal
to death in one night in order to escape
a trial for grand larceny. He was also
identified as an escaped convict, with
15-year sentence hanging over him. He
has been taken to Attala.
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A popular Railroad Man.

r. Mack Lawrence, one Of the most
popular railroad men Of the country,
has beon appointed Southern soliciting
freight agent of the Monon Route, head
quarters at Memphis He was a promi'
nent candidate for railroad commits
sioner before the Mississippi Demo-
cratic convention, and received the next
highest vote to Hon. John D. McInnis,
who was chosen. Mr.. Lawrence has re-
Gently made his home at vicksburg. His
territory will include Louisiana, Missis-
sippi, Alabama and Arkansas.
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The board OF supervisors OF Lincoln
county, at their last meeting, discussed
the matter OF building new capitol,
and resolved, first, that new capitol is
necessary; second, that II should be
erected on the present site; third, the
cost should not be less than one million
dollars.
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A Youth Suicides.

A 7-year-old boy committed suicide at
at Gloster last week while swinging,
says the Yazoo Sentinel. He heard of
young man committing suicide and
had been heard to say that he was going
to try it to SEQ IL his neck would break.
He tied rope to his neck and swung
of. His parents missing him from the
dinner table went to call him and were
Mortified to find him dead, hanging
from the swing
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him for recognition by the representatives Of
the defeated candidates to make certain mo.
tlon. He believed 1t would be the farest way
to recognize them in the order In which the
nominations had been made.
He proceeded to announce the result OF the
vote. When he announced that VIM. McKin-
ley had received 651f votes the scene OF an
hour ago was repeated, Delegates and spec.
tators arose and cheered and waved flags and
banners and tho pampas plumes OF Califor-
mia; the band struck up MY Country, 'Tis OF
Thee" and cheers and huzzas rent the air.
Following is the detailed vote for
presidents:
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The death rate OF Mississippi Is given
at 1s. so for each 1000 population. This
is lower than Massachusetts, New York,
Indiana and groat many other North
orn and Western States, and yet some
Northern people have got the impress
sion that this State is miasmic swamp.
-Aftnla Taadar
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New York, June 1s,--It was said at
the New York hospital this morning
that President Wyckoff Of the New
Amsterdam bank, who was shot by
George H. Semple, had passed COM
Portable night, and unless some new
complications set In the physicians are
now hopeful of his recovery.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-27
To Build q Bricl. Block.

The Indlanola Tocsin says that g. w.
Faison will at once commence the build.
ing of brick block at Indianola. Tho
lower part will be devoted to stores,
while the upper floor will bo converted
into town hall.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-27

jackson, June 20.-C. e. Mackey OF
vicksburg, was today awarded the con.
tract for building the new dormitory
and blacksmith shop of the Alcorn Agri-
cultural and Mechanical College. His
bid was SIS, 1856.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-27

The prison board OF control has, on a
report Of Messrs. J. J. Evans and M. NJ
Evans, ordered shorter hours On tho
convict farms, better facilities for cook
inr and more comfortable bunks.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-27
Thc sIuch Drea ded Boll worm.

Complaint is rife from the farmers in
the section Of Windham to the effect
that the much dreaded boil worm has
made Its appearance, doing much dam
age to young forms, causing them to
fall of before having bloomed.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-27

The next congressional convention
to be held in Mississippi will be that Of
the Fourth District, to convene at West
Point on July 2. So far Hon. A. +. Fox
is the only candidate In tho district
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-27

CoLuSmus, O., June IS. Hon. George
J. Marshall, of Sidney, was nominated
by the democrats Of the Fourth dis
trict for congress on the four-hundred
nnd-hrst ballot.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-06-27

Tho Byhalia journal says; 1.-Two
Mormon preachers were In town last
week. and tried In vain TO secure ono Of
tho churches to preeon IN az night
They loft hero tho samo way they camp
walking"
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Blank, Cameron. 1.
Necessary to q choice 45f
Total number Of delegates proaont 00o


DAhHks y Cameron. i.
Necessary to choice 4,i
Total number Of delegates present oo6
There was not n single one OF the ffteon o.,
or sixteen thousand people In the great halA
who did not do his or her best 10 swell thll
sounds OF jubilee Tho women were a. on
thusinstlc as tho men. II seemed as II no one
wonld bo seated again. and as II orderly prof
ceedlngs would novor moro bo attempted. Ouis
young man on tho platform waved on tho
point OF the national banner, iaoo cooked
hat such as the conQueror OF Marengo isrcp4
resented as haying worn.
This symbol Of Victory added, n possible, N
the enthusiasm, ana tho noiso wns swollod b
tao booming OF artillery outside.
Al last the president got chance 10 oonlnui
his announcement Of tho vote. Thomnh vi
Reed, he snld, had received Bix votes: Senntof
Quay OK, LeyiP Morton 81, Senator hlllsoh|
95H, and Don Cameron !
Senator Lodge rising IN his delegation and'
standing upon hls chair, salQ
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Flre caussa b. LIrhtnlnr..

During an electric storm at Carthage
last week lightning struck the tele-
phone wire and exploded in the drug
store Of Cadenhead & Co., destroying
the store and Eve other stores and Of
fees. The loss is estimated at about
$4,000 or $4,000, with no insurance.
There were no fatalities at Carthage,
but in the country two negroes, q man
aud woman, were killed by lightning.
The woman had child in her arms at
the time, which was not hurt in the
least.
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LONDON, Juno 1o.-Thomas Lyttel-
ton Powys, fourth Baron Lilford, 10
dead, He was % years Of ago,
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Scattering 8, James A. Walker "a,
Reed 8, Thurston 2, Depew 3. Morton and
Grant g.
Absent--Montana 5, Nevada 8, Texas z, Colo
rado 8. Total absent, 2s. Necessary to .
choice 448
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