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Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01
FIRST DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

ST. LOUIS, July 23.-The same uncer-
tainty and confusion prevailed about
the hour of the meeting yesterday of
the peoples party convention as about
the various other matters connected
with 1t. Ten o'clock, II and noon had
been publicly given out as the hour,
with more or less apparent authority.
At 1898 the convention was called to
order by Mr.. Taubeneck, chairman of
the national committee, and Rev. w.
r. Smith, of the Third Baptist church
of St. Louis, offered prayer. Gov.
Stone, of Missouri, delivered an address
of welcome.
Hon. Igaatius Donnelly, of Mime
sofa, responded to Gov. Stones address
of welcome. He spoke of the different
cities that had desired the convention,
mentioning Chicago as that queenly
city of magnificent growth which is a
miracle.of our American civilization" "
He said st. Louis was selected because
It was the heart and center of the
American continent-the center of the
Mississippi valley, the grandest body
of agricultural and fertile lands on the
face of the earth.
Mr.. Donnelly closed by making an
eloquent appeal for unity. II stood,
he said, "at the cradle of the old green.
back party. 1 stood at the cradle OF
the peoples party. God forbid l should
be here to-day to attend its funeral.
Stand together, friends! Lift up your
hearts to the majesty and the dignity
of the duties laid upon your shoul
ders."
Chairman Taubeneclr introduced a:
temporary chairman of the convention
Senator Marion Butler, of North Caro-
lima, who was received with cheers.
ALI history taught, he said, that there Away
came crises in the affairs OF men when humani
ty was raised to higher level, accordingly a.
the men on whose shoulders the responsibilit.
rested were able to meet it with wisdom ant
patriotism, and to solve it to the betterment o
humanity. Two political parties, he said, hat
held national conventions this year, ha,
adopted platforms and had put forward thei
leaders and now another great political party
young but growing giant in strength, had as
sembled to speak to the American people II
this critical and important hour. The populist
are here because there was need OF them to b.
here. The parties that had had charge OF tn
government since the war had succeeded Il
bringing the nation to the verge of bankruptc
and ruin, and had necesstated the existence Q
sAe populist organization.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01

He spoke OF the transportation question as
Standing side by side with the money question,
and declared that both these great questions
would have to be solved before they could get
back to prosperity. The Standard Oil trust, he
declared. would not exist to-day il 1t was not
for its co-partnership with transportation COM
panies. II the peoples party were to go out Of
existence tomorrow the next democratic ma
tional convention would report a platform on
which Bryan would not stand. The peoples
party had raised an issue so universal so great,
so important, that 1t had split both the old
parties In two.
Now this convention had met to save that
issue or to allow it to go down to defeat He
had faith that this convention would not turn
itself into democratic annex or into repub-
ncan annex, but would find way between
them that was true and right. What should
this convention do? He was answered by one
of the California delegates, Mr.. Alfred Dag
,gett: Nominate u straight populist candi-
date on q populist platform without reference
to what the democratic convention has done -"
Senator Butler spoke for an hour,
closing his speech at 2 p. m. When
Senator Butler resumed his seat the
chairman directed the secretary to call
the roll of states, to name the commit
tee on credentials This was done
and the convention at 2:15 p. m. took
a recess until p. m. to enable the
Oh W TcpOrL.
When the committee on credentials
assembled contests were reported from
Colorado, Illinois, Missouri and Wis
consin. 1t was decided to take up the
contests in alphabetical order and to
allow each side half an hour. The
Colorado contest was first heard r. A.
Southworth and C. G. Hackstaff, who
are contesting, first stated their case.
Mr. Southworth said that he did not
contest the regularity of the conven-
tion which named Mr.. Patterson and
the others who hold regular crede1-
tials He claimed, however, that their
convention was populist in name only
and was really backed by democrats.
Thomas Patterson replied for the
regulars. He described the convention
which named the 45 delegates whose
seats are contested He convinced the
committee of the regularity of his ap-
pointment and of the fact that he was
now a popuiist and not democrat
Mr.. Bently, of North Dakota, moved
that the regulars, headed by Mr.. Pat
terson, be seated. The motion was
carried by 81 ayes to IA nays
When the convention reassembled
some one had failed to make the nee
essary arrangements for turning Oh
the electric lights and the darkness o.
the convention hall was simply made
visible by few tallow dips furnished
by the reporters and telegraph com
panies. Under such circumstances the
transaction of business was impossible
and the convention adjourned until II
a M. Thursday.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01

to the chairman by Delegate De Noe, of
Ohio as middle of the road" gavel,
and it was accepted by the chairman.
When this performance was at an end
the states We're called for the appoint
ment of delegates to act ON the confer
ence committee with the silver conven-
tion.
The report of the committee on rules
and order of business was taken up for
action. The majority report had been
read Thursday night. The minority
report was now read The majority
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01

Galena, ILL.,, July 2s.-Galena expe-
renced another flood Sunday night, in
many respects as disastrous as that of
Two months ago. The almost unbearable
humidity of the atmosphere Sunday
was followed by a violent thunder
storm, commencing about nine o'clock
in the evening and continuing without
cessation until three o'clock Monday
morning. The storm was general north
Of Galena, and swelling streams caused
a rapid rise of the Galena river, which
soon reached high water mark, dooding
cellars and lower floors of buildings on
Commerce and Main streets. Much of
the property which suffered from the
late flood has been repaired, and was a
second time wrecked. Iron bridges just
completed were again washed away
cellars and cisterns overtiowed. and
cornlielJs are laid low and considerable
damage to crops is reported. -r>
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01
THIRD DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

ST. LOUIS, July 25. The populist con-
vention was called to order by Senator
Allen at 10:05 a. m. Friday. Prayer
was offered by Rev. Williams, of St.
Louis. A gavel constructed in Ohio
out of 4s different kinds of timber, rep
resenting every state, was presented
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01
FOURTH DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

ST. Louis, July 27.-The national
convep tion of the peoples party, after
four days of heat, turmoil and un-
limited oratory, completed it's labors
late Saturday afternoon and adjourned
sine die. Notwithstanding the receipt
of one or more kilograms from w. j.
Bryan declining to permit the use of
his name on the populist ticket unless
Arthur Sewall, his associate on the
Chicago ticket, were also indorsed, Mr..
Bryan was put in formal nomination
by Gen. Weaver, of Iowa, and was
seconded by one or more spokesman
from every state and territory, with
about ten exceptions, and on ballot
received 1,O42 votes against 32l for
Col. $. M. Norton, of Chicago, who at
the last moment was selected as the
candidate of the middle of the road"
element. 1t was the intention of this
faction early in the morning to place
Mr.. Il. V. Debs in nomination and
thus to force the labor issue TO the
front, but Mr.. Debbs telegraphed de-
clining to serve and his telegram was
respected.
Strenuous efforts were made without
avail by Ignatius Donnelly and others
to obtain some kind of an assurance
! that Mr.. Bryan would accept the NOM
ination and stand upon the platform.
The permanent chairman, Senator AL
len, admitted that he had received
some kind of telegram from Mr..
Bryan, but said he had paid no atten-
tion to it. He also said he had received
one supposed to be from Gov. Stone,
but would not open it until he reached
| his home in Nebrasl<a BEFORE adj
journing the convention adopted res.
olution clothing the national commit
tee with plenary powers to do anything
and everything which the convention
itself might have done if in session.
This. of course, would authorize it tS
take down the names of either Mr..
Bryan or Mr.. Watson. or both if ncces.
sary, and to construct IN entirely Rst
J ticket.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01
SECOND DAYS PROCEEDINGS.

ST. LOUIS, July 24,-The populist
convention was called to order at 1910
Thursday morning by Temporary
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01
BRYAN AND WATSON.
Populist Nominees for President
and Vice President.

Convention at 81. Louis was In Session Four
Days-"Middle of the Road" Advo-
Gates Succeed In Defeating Ar
thur SewaIl for tho Sec
ond Place on the
Ticket.
Perrysburg journal. (Perrysburg, Wood Co., O. [Ohio]) 186?-1965, 1896-08-01

The Cripple Creek stage was held uE
near Grassey, Col, by masked men, who
obtained ~ gold watches and $500 in
cash.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
RESUMPTION

OF the through sleeper lac be
tween Jacksonville aud Kansas
City. The Florida Central & Pen
insular and its connections have
arranged to resume througl-sleep-
er line between Jacksonville and
Kansas City. Tha first car will
start from Kansas City Sunday
morning. Ugh inst. ct 1850 4. m,
arriving in Jacksonville Tuesday
morning 18TH inst. at 9 a. m. The
first Car westward will leave Jack.
sonvilie Tuesday evening az 6:45
p. m. The route is over the Flori
ia Central & Perinsular railroad
Southern Railway, Kansas City
Memphis & Birmingham and Kan
City, Fort Scott & Memphis rail
road, via Everett, Macon, Atlanta
Birmingham, Holly Springs, Mem
phis, Springfel and Fort Scott
Through sleeper without change
This is the only through sleeping
car line between Jacksonville anc
Kansas City.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
TO BUILDERS AND CON
TRACTORS.

First in the field and still on
deck. The Ocala Lumber Co.,
would here by inform you that our
planning mill and novelty works is
again in operation. We are pre-
pared to furnish all kinds of rough
and dressed lumber, turned and
scroll work, nantes, brackets,
mouldings, door and window frames
&C. We will meet all legitimate
competition and endeavor TO main
tain our former record for prompt
and strict attention TO the wants
of our customers. At the old
stand, near Florida Southern
freight depot. If
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
A SENSATIONAL CASE.

The T1vares Herald of the 5th
contains a sensational article, sta
ting that bill for divorce had been
fled by Mr.. Abrams, in which he
charges that he reluctantly con
sented to Mrs. Abrams going to
Orlando year ago to spend
month. That al the end of that
time she refused to return to her
home in Tavares. but remained in
Orlando, and that Ia the absence
o: her husband, she was guilty of
u1faithfulness on several occasions
with K. N. Menefee ard w. B
Tucker.
Maj. Alexander ST. Clair Abrams.
father Of the husband and plaintiff
in this case, and one of the ablest
and beat lawyers in the state,
makes a statement that he has
s:riven earnestly for the sake OF
al parties to suppress the scandal,
but having been advised that Capt
Tucker has employed private coun
sci to prosecute his SOD, no other
alternative was left than to form
ally bring the matter into the
courts.-Tampa Tribune.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
THE CYCLE CLUB.

The Ocala Cycle club held a
meeting last Wednesday evening
to discuss and arrange the com
p'etion of the Ocala and Silver
Springs Cycle Path. This path is
now over half wayto Silver Springs
and with some help from outsiders
WHO are not interested in the work
bat in the progress of Ocala, tie
tack can be finished. This Path
will do much to the attraction OF
our progressive city, it will con
meet US with the beautiful and
famous Silver Springs that every
Eourisb who comes this way al
ways goes to see and the majority
Of them we venture to say would
prefer pleasant ride on a wheel
% a vehicle ora train. The Ocaia
people should give this matter q
thought and do all they can to help
it along. The opening ball of the
season will be given Friday, Nov
a7th, general admission of Is
cents will be charged, no extra
charge for dancing. The amount
realized will go to the path fund.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17

The steamship Florida has re
sumcd service between Port Tam
pa and Mcbile, sailing on the fol
lowing schedule:
Lv. IT. Tampa SATURDAYS $50 pm
Ar. II bile Mondays 800 am.
Lv Mobile Tuesdays 200 p IN
Ar. p Tampa Thursdays 800 an:
Thu steamship Florida has supe-
ri0r accommadians for both frs
and second class cabin passengers
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
NOTICE.

To the voters and petitioners of
ward 8: l must ask my friends to
consider my feelings about becom-
ing a candidate for alderman of
this ward. 1 cannot accept the
candidacy from personal and com
mercial reasons. | feel the best
interests OF Ocala should be con-
sidered, therefore do not feel l can
divide our effort in matters local
for better conditions. Thanking
all for confidence bestowed in me.
II. c. GROVES.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17

\. T.1.mar { C. have their
L"o s'c-c rooms On Magnolia
street ana Fort k,HG avenue pack
ID tu,l Of furniture ard all kinds
Of second hard household goods.
In fact, almost anything needed
about a home can be found in their
store. They buy their goods cheap
for casa a. are the efore in 4 po-
sitioa 10 sell cheap. Again if you
desire - ssi they always Ply the
ready cash. Cal 81 their store ard
lNlmiHe, you vii fed something
ths> you need. Handsome bed
room suits IS coed as raw fer Is
70 I , original cost. New goods
gotten in every cay. Call on them
they Will Do the rest. Mattresses
made 20 order.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17

Sped pickles in bu k Ioc per
dozen a. lindsey & CO.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17

Jus received Italian chestruts,
seeded raisins, cleared currants,
new cluster r2isirs, Citror, figs
and new almonds i: French Bak-
cry.
YOU CRY recd to Try : fry CT
stew 1T Williamson & ConstaH's
made Il the Ceda. Key oysters 10
realize the true virtue IF good oys-
tors wsll prepared, 70 Exposition
street.
Oys'ers prepared for frying in
the pal. can be obtaioed # VIII
liams s; constants, 70 Exposition
street.
a fire lunch basket for Ioc at
Ocala News DsPot.
We have the Mammoth Pencil
Tablet for only ) cents. Ocala
N=ws Dept.
I. Waterman & Co, lave
JUS opened a splendid lire of coats
in the last.st styles and at right
prices.
Your shoes arc kept cleaned
and shining free of charge if
bought from J A. RowelI.
The finest line Of fail ard winter
clothing in town GIN be seen at u.
X. Waterman & Co.'S The prices
are very low.
L. r. Waterman & Co.'S cloth
ing department is piled up with
ne finest line Of clothing in the
state. Prices considered.
The Racl,et-ChiDa sauce dish
cs sc. Cbina cup ard saucer 10
and I2c, Cbjra p'ates 6 AID I2c,
China spoon holder Ioc, Chi0a
cream cup IOc
A'u9Cjive SYKES, superior fin
Ish and Exquisite patterns in fall
neckwear DAVIDSON & Van Echop
The Choral Society viii not meet
tonight o. account Ct {, ath CT DR.
Thcmps n.
Ta,s4 dssjrifg turkeys. either
now CT deliv, red Thanksgiving
eve can have same at TO- per
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
DR.. DAN MORGAN SMITH
Physician and Surgeon,
GCALA, FLA.
OFFICE. Masonic Hal:
8 Resident G. 0cdiH House

Our full line of picture ard
photo frames is now in pTice from
25c to s., we can suit you at TIE
Anti Monopoly drug store.
Try Witch Kloth for polishir g
bright parts CT your bicycle I5c at
Post Office drug store
Cali ard see the new and com
plete lire Of con bs and brushes
Just received at the Post Office
drug store.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
GOOD SALES.

The enterprisiDg firm of Martin
& Mcconnell sold during the month
of October the following number
of papers: New York World 500
New York Journal 1860, New York
Herald I24. Times-Union zoos,
Savannah Morning News Is5, an
other paper 10. Total 1882. Be
sides this many magazines and
other periodicals.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17

Fashionable headweaT for men,
Ill rhc aiding shapes, prices and
ga i'ies sure to please. David
son & Var EchCp.
You want 4 new winter suit, L.
r Waterman & Co, have it and
they clnaot be under sold.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
FOR MAYOR.

To the voters and citizens of
Ocala: / will be a candidate for
the office of mayor of the city of
Ocala at the ensuing election, and
If am elected to the position your
confidence will be rewarded by an
honest administration, economi-
cally conducted in the interest of
the city to the best of my ability.
w. ). BULLOCK.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
A SUCCESSFUL ENTERPRISE
LAW & TRAMMELL
Dealers in and Manufacturers OF
Tool Handles of Ali Kinds
BROoKsVTLLE, FLA.

We have now been in the handle
business since last March and are
satisfied that we can make as good
a handle for either aX. pick, maui
or sledge, or any other tool, or
spokes for either wagon or buggy,
as can be made anywhere, and we
think we are giving much better
material than is usually put into
handles for the same money thar
is paid for cheap material. We
guarantee satisfaction to al who
give US a trial.
LAW & TRAMlIELZe.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17

Fine cutlery also Keen cutter
scissors at the Autobiography drug
stole, every pair warranted. Do
not fail to see the scissors with the
Straus patent shear screw.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
NOTICE OF STOCKHOLD,
ERS MEETING.

Notice is hereby given that the
annual meeting of stockholders OF
the Silver Springs, Ocala & Gulf
Railroad Company will be held at
the Offices of the company in
Ocala, Florida, on Wedne sday,
Dec. 2. 1896, at II o'clock a m.
Z. b. SMITH, Sec'y
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1896-11-17
Take Ike PLANT SYSTEM For F,i hR
Schedule in effect July 26, 1896.
Arrival and Departure of Trains at OCala, Fla.

Train leaving Ocaa 147 pm. via Gainesville and High
Springs Solid Train Without Change making direct
ton at Waycross with Pullman Sleeping Cars for New York
Pullman SeCpeS Macon Atlanta Chattanooga and Nashville
also for Montgomery Birmingham Nashville St Louis with
change connecting with Pullman Seepers tor Louis
VILE Cincinnati MeuDhs Kansas City and all principal points
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-09

sore spot seems TO be the biggest part
of the body because it is the only part
that has an unpleasant sensation. Be
cause the divorce cases always crop
out in print md the happy marriages
run along in obscurity, the social re-
formers conclude that society is going
to the demnition bow-wows.
1t would be just as reasonable to con-
clude that men and women are all bad
because many bad men and women are
depicted in novels as to conclude that
/ all marriages are unhappy because We
read about unhappy marriages in the
newspapers.
The facts show that the institution Of
marriage is still fourishing and that
the great mass of men and women are
satisfied with and stand by the COM
pacts they make to live together in 10y
atty and affection to the end Of time
for them. The divorces are the froth
I. of unrest on the surface Of the matri-
monial sea.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-09
MARTINS FERRV.

Monday night at 10 o'clock Mrs.
Nancy COsS, the wife of the late
Abram Coss. died at her home on
South Second street. after prolonged
illness. The deceased was slEty-t1ree
years old. and her death was due u a
complication of troubles Two daugh-
tcrs and three sons are left 10 mourn
her loss. They are Mrs. y. Dauoe-
meyer Mrs. Harvey McHenry Bert
Harry and CLYDE. The funeral VIII
take place ut o'clock this afternoon.
Iuterment viii be made at Weeks GEM
eJery
The Entertainers held their first re-
hearsal last eveniug In the rooms in
the Hobensack building.
The water mains were being flushed
Yesterday. causing the water 10 be very
muddy
Jacob Green is confined to his home
with q serious case of sickness.
II. Ebert has opened mp a shoe shop
I'm the room formerly occupied 10y Alex.
Davidson.
Walter Tweedv. q young son or Geo.
Tweelv. is I'M with the typhoid fever.
W. r. Ong, of T3ma. Iowa, has re-
turned home after visit with Or. A. X.
Ong. of this place.
The report of the pike commissioners
shows the total receipts for the year
20 De S1.747.52: expenditures, $2,05IIu;
amount i'm treasury, SI156.e6; cash on
hand. SSS6.7S. The expenditures the
past year have been larger owing TO the
many repairs that had to be made on
the pike.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1896-12-09
ANNUAL REPORT
Of James Il. Eckels, Controller Of the
Currency, Submitted to Congress.
Information Concerning National
Banks.

WASHINGTON. December S.-The an
nual renort of Lon. James II. Eckles'
comptrouer of the currency, submitted TO
Congress to-day. contains information IN
detail i'm regard to the organization SUI
psrvision and LIQUIDATION Of national banks
for the wear ended October 81, 1896. Dur
ing the year 2S new banks were organized
with capital stock aggregatinS $3.2io'CvJ.
The total number OF national banks or
gauized since June so. 1863 the date of the
granting of the first certificate of author
ity. is 5.O5l. making an average OF l75 Tor
each year OF this number S,69 were IN
active oreration on October 81. 1886 with
an authorized capital stock aegreSa-ins
s5-oGl4Sa5. represented by 2SA9o2 share
holders. or an average capital stock OF
Sl166s2. of shares of stock 1926, aad Of
shareholders Is.
The total amount Of circulating notes
outstanding on October 81. 1896, was >2i5,-
55S Sl-. of which amount S,0sl2o5 was is-
sued by bonds still held for account Of in
solvent and iqu.datne banks. and SlS.14I-
83o by lawful money deposited for account
of the same and by active banks reducing
circulation.
The net increase I'm circulation issued by
bonds during the year was S26.329o55 and
the gross decrease in the total circulation
was S21.0g9329.
The total resources of the $.6I6 banks
reporting on October 6. 1896. was $3.263.-
GS5.3l3. of which 8. S93.26>S39 represented
loans and discounts of 1862 1873 money
of all kinds i'm banks.
OF these liabilities, $15sLS91,o5S repre-
scented Individual deposits. SG55.32.S2i SUR
plus and net undivided profits and $780,
e4Ln9 outstanding circulating notes issued
by bonds.
The number of banks that went into
voluntary liquidation during the year was
81, with a capital stock of $3,7ij,0oj and cir
culation amounting to $l.2C2Sl5.
Receivers We're appointed during the
year for q banks. the aggregate capital
stock was S3.SJ5.000 and the circulation
$4,000. OF these four closed their doors
in 1893 and subsequently resumed busi-
ness. but through continued business de-
preston and the slow character of their
assets were unable to meet their obliea-
tious and were compelled to 80 into in
solyoncy