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Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17
Great Fire at st. Louis.

At 2:30 o'clock Monday morning fire
was discovered in the boiler room of the
Merchants Terminal Elevator, located
ut Second and Biddel streets st. Louis.
An alarm was Immediately turned in,
which was soon followed by general
alarm, and although the department
responded promptly, the large build
ing was completely enyeloped in flames
upon their arrival, the building being
an old and dry one, the flames ate their
way to the top as quickly as if it had
been SO much paper. The whole north
portion of the city was illuminated for
many blocks and such heat was thrown
out that the work OF the fremen was
very difficult, the heat being almost
unbearable. About thirty minutes
after the fire broke out 200 foot
smoke stack fell, narrowly missing q
number of firemen below
Twenty minutes after this the west
wall was found to be tottering, which
necessitated the removal of the fire en-
g;nes working ON that side, the wall
collspsing shortly afterwards. MIR.
John F. Ryan, president of ths compa.
ny, did not arrive on the scene until
some time after the fire started, and
when seen estimated that the loss would
be at least S500,O00 The amount OF
insurance at this time is unknown.
The elevator contained many thousand
bushels of grain, the exact amount not
being known. At o'clock the fire
was brought under control.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17

John w. Daniel, of Virginia, be sub
stitnted for that of Hon. David B.
Hill, of New York, in the report of the
committee, and that the Hou. John
w. Daniel be chosen temporary chair
man.
Upon the conclusion of the debate
ON the reports roll call of the states
was ordered on the question Of the
adoption of the minority report
The vote, rs announced by the chair
was, ayes 55e, nays 349. So the mi
nority report was adopted and the
Hon. John w. Daniel was escorted to
the chair, and addressed the conven-
ton, closing with the announcement
that the national democratic conven-
ton was now in session and would
proceed to the business of organiza-
tion.
After the adoption of resolutions of
thanks to Chairman Harrity, the
roll was called to give each state and
territory an opportunity to name its
selections for the several committees
When the appointment of the COM
mittees was completed the members OF
them Withdrew for organization. The
convention tnen adjourned until 10
o'clock Wednesday.
SECOND DAY.
The con vention was called to order
at IL o'clock by the temporary chair
man.
Prayer, by Rev. Thomas E Greene
rector of Grace Episcopal church, Ce-
dar Rapids, Ia N<s
THE first business in order being the
reports of committees, and no reports
being ready the time was given to music
: and speeches until p. m. At that
hour the chair announced partial re-
mort Of the committee on credentials
The report gave each territory and
the District of Colum bia six votes and
SEATED the contesting delegation (sil
varl from Nebraska. The committed
.sked further time as to the Michigan
contest. The report was adopted by
viva voce vote.
The convention took a recess until
o'clock. -,
The temporary chairman was in hi
saat at Sis, but it was $50 when the
..ommittee on credentials presented its
complete report, upon which all other
business was waiting. By this repor
the contesting (silver) delegates from
the Fourth and Ninth Michigan dis
tr;cts were seated. A minority report
was pre scented favoring the delegation
"A named on the temporary roll. A
warm debate ensued at the conclusion
Of which the minority report was re
;eeted by yeas 35s, nays 55a The ma
;ority report was then adopted
PERMANENT oReANIzATIoN.
The report of the committee on per
m.nept organizationEwas then prs
s.nted by Mr.. Finlsy Of Ohio. naming
Senator White of California as perma
nent president of the convention ant
Tbomas j. Cogan of Ohio as perma
nent secretary.
The report was adopted and Senate
Z vb,,e was conducted to the chair. A
,he conclusion of the presidents I'd
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17
Mr.. Miller. of Oregon. in behalf of
his state, nominated Ex-Governor sy:-
vester Pennoyer
BRYAN WINS.

NCotCh SaaOJ
BRYAN WINS.
Nominations being closed the secre-
tary called the roll of states for bali
loting.
While the fifth ballot was progress :
ing the names of Bland, Mclean,
Boies and Matthews were withdrawn.
Senator Turpie then moved to make
the nomination of Bryan unanihous.
There was objection on the part of the
states not voting. The chair. how
ever, decided the vote on Bryan's
nomination unanimous, majority
voting for it.
The convention then took q recess
until 8 p. IN.
The convention reassembled few
minutes before o'clock and, without
transacting any business, adjourned to
Saturday morning at 10 o'clock
FIFTH DAY.
At III a m. the convention was called
to order by the president The name
Of candidates for vice-president being
the first thing in order. George T
Williams of Massachusetts,. John r
Mclean of Ohio. James II. Lewis of
Washington, Geopge W. Fitbian OF
Illinois. Sylvester Pennoyer of Oregon.
Arthur Sewall of Maine. John W.
Daniel of Virginia, Walter Clark OF
North Carolina, and Joseph c. Sibley
of Pennsylvania were put in nomina.
zion.
sEwALL NOMINATED.
On the fourth ballot the vote wa
Bland 255, Mclean 2l0 Sewall 81, Slo
ley so, scattering SO.
Mr.. Bland's name and that of Ne
Lean were then Withdrawn. On tn,
9th ballot the Mclean following went
10 SewalL The nomination of Sewal
was, on motion, made unanimous.
TIE usual resolutions of thanks were
adopted and the convention adjourned
without n day.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17

asome people 60 to the extremes IN
the wearing Of mourning for deceased
relatives said prominent man-about-
town. "Now, the other day ! was
walking along the street when passed
a man dressed in a black suit, black
tie, hat and gloves, and with hair aud
whiskers abnormalIy dark. | didn't
recognize him until he spoke to me.
Then realized that he was barber
who used to shave me for a number OF
years. When / saw him last his hair
and whiskers were gray. 'Yoa look
changed said to him. He wiped a
tear from his eye with black-border-
ed handkerchief and said; Yah,
yoost had some drubbles NIT mine fam
| lily. Ny son-in-law he did die on Yes
day, und I am sorry He had actually
dyed his hair and whiskers In the
memory OF his son-in-laww
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17
A s15O. 600 Church Fire.

The Roman Catholic church OF tho
Visitation, Brooklyn, with contents.
wss totally destroyed by fire Sunday
night. The loss is estimated at $3.50,
600; insurance $50, 900.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17

The railroad journey from New York
city to Denver covers 1880 miles.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17

Upon reassembing the convention
was called to order by President White.
who Immediately transferred the gavel
to Mr.. Richardson. The chair an
nounced that the nominating and
seconding speeches would bc limited TO
thirty minutes, and that the roll of
states would-now be called for nomi-
nation
Mr.. Vest, of Missouri, nominated the
Hon. Richard Parks Bland. Seconded
by Mr.. David 0vermeyer. of Kansas,
aud Hon. ]. r Williams, OF Illinois
Mr.. ii. T. Lewis, of Georgia, put Mr..
w. j. Bryan, of Nebraska, in nomina
ton. Seconded by T. F. Klutz, OF
North Caraiina, G. f. Williams, of
Massachusetts, and I. ]. Herman of
Louisiana
Governor Claude Matthews. of Indi-
ana, was put in nomination By Senate,
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17

Turpie, of that state. Seconded By
Hon. Oscar Trippett, of California
Hon. Fred White. of Iowa. presented
the name of Ex- Governor Boies of that
state Seconded by A. d Smith, OF
Minnesota
Ron John s. Rhea. of Kentucky,
placed Senator Joseph g. Blackburn, OF
kentucky in nomination Seconded
by w. w. Foote of California
Mr.. Pa trick of Ohio, nominated John
r. Mclean of Cincinnati
The roll call being completed al
1885 a. m, the convention adjourned
until 10 a. m.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1896-07-17
FOURTH DAY.

President White called the conven-
tion to order at IO:55 and prayer was
offered by Rev. DIR. Greene
Mr.. Harrity, Of Pennsylvania, put in
nomination Robert Pattison,
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

at her mistress Should genius be burn
ing Mrs. Ward does not look up. and the
maid goes back TO say engaged TO the
caller. Should genius be ftful that morn
ing, the mistress looks up, mods and the
caller Is shown in. Callers know this and
are prepared FOR the worst
John Strange Winter. on the other hand.
writes every day with her children and
friends around her. My babies SIT every
where except upon the point Of my pen,
she says 10 those who ask how she writes.
The only time ] cannot work IS when
they go away upon q visit
HOW MRS. CRUGER WRITES.
Mrs. Van Rensselaer, Cruger works IN
lovely white and gold corner. but she
has been known to Jot down her thoughts
anywhere. In her reception room, back
OF the drawing there IS white en-
amcllcd ledge that let's down from the
wall. over il f. an electric arc. Here
lies the stationery Of the house; and here,
often. authoress SITS down 10 note the lat
est rhyme or the brightest thought that
has popped inc her heac.
1T Is only beginners and amateurs who
set apart a day for writing" says Mrs.
Sherwood. tho lecturer Il write when
1 have tho thoughts, and anywhere l
happen 10 be-"
The younger women writers. ana they
are coming from the best classe Of people.
have pet ways OF getting inspiration.
And how they jot down an idea upon
tablet. envelope or cuff. and how they
steal away 20 write il down IN the pref
test language. is secret they tell only
90 some one who wants 10 go and do like
wise.
HELEN WARD.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

tant measures. which he has introduced
in the General Assembly is a bill which
provides that treasurers shall not serve
two or more terms in succession. An
other bin. NJ which he is the patron,
seeks 10 reduce the number OF courts for
the trial Of misdemeanor and felony
cases.
JAMES McC. MILLER
Mr.. James McC. Miller. the representa-
tive of Fluvanna and Goochlaud c0un-
ties in the House Of Delegates was born
I'm the former on December ., lSfl lie
received his education at Hampden-Sid-
ney College and tho University of Vir-
ginia. During the late war he served
his state as a valuable member Of the
Confederate army from April. ls6i, 70
April. 1865. lie has been a prosperous
farmer and the teacher Of ii private
boarding school for boys for twenty-five
consecutive years.
Dir. Miller has never sought an office.
nor has he held one. either in civil or mill
tary life. Last fall the Democrats OF the
TWO counties which he represents, NOM
mated him entirely without his solicit
tation for the seat in the House. How
much ne is thought OF 10y those who know
MIN well. may DEE seen from the fact that
he carried his own county, Fluyanna. by
q majority Of 43s. and Goochland. which
IS strongly Republican, by a majority of
tlirty-four. Speaker Ryan. in due appre-
citation of his rare qualities as digest
or of law measures. has placed him on
the following committees: Ninth on the
Committee on Schools and Colleges: NTH
on Committee on Propositions and Gfiey-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
kaIeigli Nnies

RALEIGH. y. G., Feb s.-SpeclaI.-
Inc entire city was saddencd yesterday
afternoon when 10 was learned that Mrs
r. 3. Barbcc was dead. She was Hiss
Adelyn Andrews, OF Greensboro ana lust
n year ago came to her home here a
happy bride. BY her sweet disposition
she Won all hearts. Her voice was some
thing wonderful in it's sweet pathos. az
well as In its joyous notes. and she was
ever ready TO sing on any AMI all occa-
sions
The Board Of Peniientiary Directors
have leased 2.500-acre farm In Arson
county ihe terms OF the ieas. call for
81 500 for Tie ten years. Consicts will be
put there AZ an early date.
Gentry. the famous racer. belonging to
Mr. l.. Banks Holt, viii to-day he ship
ped 10 New York, where he and all the
racing stock belonging TO Mr. Holt will
be sold.
Hon. John A. Womack. Of Pittsboro. "
g., died here AT the home OF his son.
Judge II. Il. Womack. last night.
In is said that Congressman Settle has
told two different tales regarding his ne
gro private secretary Here he positive
~ denied IL. saying the negro WAS only
doing some copying Tor him ia his office
j. IS slaimei his private secrs tary IS
from Maine. Now why should he have
gone to Maine Tor his secretary
AZ he hye cts schools Two white and
three colored there were present yester-
day g3i white and p3g colored pupils. A
strong move Is being made 10 build more
accommodations. as The schools are over
crowded.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

then to Richmond College for three ses-
sions. from which institution he gradual
ed as H. A in ISIS, under peculiarly cred
liable circumstances. just as the ume
arrived for him TO stand the mai exan-
nations for his degree, his eyeslght,
which had been failing for some time,
became so bad that it was impossible for
him TO read print He would not give up
however. but called upon his friends TO
read to him from his textbooks. To this
they responded In large and willing num-
beers. and Mr.. Coles having obtained the
consent of the professor. stood an oral
examination. and bore Off his degree OF
b. A. in triumph aud amid the plaudits
of his fellows.
lie then received position as assistant
engineer I'm the service of the United
States Coast and Gcodetic Survey, where
he remained until January. 1893. when
ne began tho study of law at Column
bian University In Washington. ID. e.
lie graduated with distinction as presi-
dent OF his class OF 1895. lie then took
a postgraduate course AT the National
University Washington. -. G.. being one
Of three TO receive honorable mention"
al he close Of the Term
Mr.. Coles began tho practice Of law i'm
his native county last spring. and was
candidate for commemorative attorney,
Democratic majority from 200 to "a. and
but for tho operation Of the Walton law,
his people claim ne would have obtained
the office.
He was nominated at the fall conyen-
ton for the Senate. but declined. and was
then nominated for the House. His oppo-
nent I'm the recent campaign was the
chairman Of the Democratic party aud
a former member of the House. Ills cleo
ton WAS largely due TO his untlring eff
forts. and his personal popularity
He was early recognized as the leader
Of the Republican forces IN the House
and was the patron OF the elections bin
IN the House, prepared by himself and
senator Hale.
MI coles possesses a retiring Sisposi-
ton. and does not rise to speak i'm The
House unless he has something 20 say.
When called out. however. 90 guard s,e
interests Of his constituents. his splendid
ability as debatOr is easily recognfz-
ed. RE is a hard worker In the commit
L." room, and Is rarely ever absent from
the meetings Of the committees, of which
he IS 4 momber.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
The Davis Mansion tn he Occupied on the
22d Of This Month.

The meeting Of the Confederate Memo
rial Literary Society. which was held at
the Davis Mansion yesterday at noon.
was well attended. Mrs. Joseph Bryan
presided and Mrs stephen Putncy acted
as recording secretary.
Colonel Cutshaw exhibited and submit
ted the plans ne has outlined Tor the
0dOrnment Of Tie grounds of the Museum.
Tine arrangement Of the programme for
the formal opening Of the Museum was
discussed. The event lis ia occur on the
22d. that date being the anniversary Of
the Inauguration Of President jefferson
Davis. IL was agreed that the vice
regents Of the different States of the
Confederacy in conjunction with commit
tees Of ladies from the respective States
shall receive ON that occasion I'm the
rooms already allotted. A few minor
changes in the constitution Of the Society
were decided upon and resolution was
adopted making Mrs. r.. -. llOtchkiss
AN honorary vice-prosident. as mark
of recognition and approval of her work
in restoring tho building to its original
Committees Of arrangements TO
take charge Of the various details incidon,
10 the opening Of the Museum We're APP
pointed. A resolution received from tho
Lee Camp Veterans pronering the assis-
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
USEFUL HOUSE MEMBERS.
Some Who Take an Active Part in
Legislative Work.
BRIEF SKETCHES OF THEIR CAREERS.
Messrs. VI. :. Newberne, of Norfoik County;
George W. Graves, OF Greene; II. Z.
Rice, of Charlotte; James w. VIII
Iiams, of Giles; james Nee MIL
Ter, OF Fluyanna, and X h'
Harrison. of Amherst

Among the representatives, from rue
water IN the House Of Deles ltes one Oh
the youngest, but also one OF the bright
est members. il Mr.. Massey ;. Newoerne'
of Norfolk county. Mr.. Newierne, VINO
served his legislative apprenticeship our
ing the session OF 1894, Is now IN MS
second term. and his work as 8 law-mak-
or has been very effective. While ne Is
not much inclined 10 parade as an orator
before the public, yet he Is an earnest
and hard worker in the committee-rooms.
Whenever he takes hold Of a matter in
earnest. he deals some pretty hard ticks.
BY his suave and obliging manner, he IS
making fast friends, and 1t is not 10 be
wondered at that they are always ready
TO assist him in the passage Of measures
as soon as ne makes known his wishes.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
BERNHARDT ON THE BICYCLE.
GslS Her Best Ideas AEhssl, While Miss
Sloane Does So on Horseback.
ERS. TRASK ON "YsDDO'S" BALCONY
Winnie Davis Follows %. W. Holmes in
Gazing at Her Pen Point for Thoughts.
Mrs. Cruger's "Jotiing Table"
Ameiie Eivcs' Eccentric Methods.

Lady william Bcresford IS reported
busy collecting ana writing the memoirs
OF her cveutful life for the peruaai OF
the heir who comes 10 her so iate III
life that she cannot expect 20 follow his
career long onward. II her Ladyship is
really at work upon such volume there
will be a collection OF international So
cicty statistics that will be the most wall
liable reading for the future generations.
LADY Boresford has written sevcra! pref
~ pieces Of poetry and prose.
Women who are ambitious 10 put their
thoughts into printed words-and ali wO-
man are-sh0uld take pattern by Katrina,
wife OF Spencer Trask the banker.
Mrs Trask as q beautiful woman Of
young middle MQe. A few years ago
she lost a hOuseful Of little children who
died OF an infectious disease. within a
short time OF each other. Since that time
ito beguile the lonely hours as Mrs.
Trask says in her preface. she has writ
ten verse and poetic prose Her BOOKS
are brought out in exquisite form, ana
they win very fair praise from the critics,
which is saying O. great deal for tho WORK
Of "A society woman
MRS TRASk'S RAILING.
when Mrs. Trask cOmposes her verses
she likes 90 seat herself upon the railing
OF one of the balconies OF "Yadd0." her
the motif for The verses. This she after
wards works over in pretty room with
vines at the windows. From distance
she can SEQ the peaks Of the Adiroodacks
where they ovcrhanR Lake champialn,
and her vision takes in Mount McGrceor
and the l0veHness OF many counties.
10 was seated here that Mr.. Trask had
his wife painted life-size for the family
portrait gallery
Women with time ON their hands, with
or without sadness in their hearts can
make a place for themselves i'm the lite-
nature of the world by following This un-
selfish wOmau's example.
The methods motives &c. Of Amehe
Bivcs Chaulcr are altogether different.
but they would suit many temperament.
AMELIE RINES'S SOLITUDE.
hmche Bivcs works alone. when no
one is supposed 10 know she is busy.
For days she Will roam around the house
SIN am aimlcss prcOccunicd manner. For
long hours she will play with the dogs
bnd horses; for weeks she viii not ape
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
4 War Incident.

BLACKSTONE, fFb. 1.-Speciai.-t
overheard conversation AZ one Of our
hotels the other evening. between several
old soldiers. an incident ~ which may be
of interest TO readers. Said an old cav
airyman. Gen Stuart never but once
mentioned a soldiers name I'm general
orders. and that was the occasion when
bee complimented Capt Dick Watkins, Cor
ealantry in action at the battle Of Tre-
Williams Station.
cant. Watkins commanded the Prince
Edward troop. and Was mounted Tor the
first time On a powerful black. which he
had lust gotten from home. The enemy
attacked I'm great force Just at the point
where this troop was stationed. \ de-
perate fight was the consequence. ana
the rcder3ls were forced back for time.
Just m this time to the astOn.shment of
all bchOlders, a single horseman was seen
To leave the Confederate lines and charge
toward the enemy al a furious gdfop.
I'm minute he was among them, and
sabres were hacking al him from all
sides in another minute the black Was
carrying him toward our lines. AZ the
same Wild speed.
IN. horse was caught. and the saliaht
captain taken frC m the saddle more dead
than alive. IL was weeks before ne re-
covered. and then he told why he had
made 30 reckless a rde-his horse had
run away with him. Before this, now
ever. Gen stuart had published the order
commencing his CALAMITY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09

The jury Declare He Was Not 10 Blame
for Noun. Jordan. Death.

for Young Jordan's Death.
Am inquest was held yesterday morn
ing at il o'clock over the remains OF
Russell Jordan. who was killed by am
electric car Friday afternoon. The loi-
lOWiuI verdict was rendered:
Death from the effects of injuries i'm
hictcd by car of ihe Richmond Eall-
way and Electric Company. of which
Robert NJ. Trico was motorman. ana
we are of the opinion that no blame
should he attached To- The mot0rman for
tine occurrence They also rcitcratc the
suggestion made by preceding julos OF
inquest that an electric ears should be
supplied with Tenders
The motormau Was arraieucd i'm the
Police Court yesterday morning. but the
examination WAS postponed until Monday
in order TO ect the verdict OF the cor0-
ncr's jury. Mr.. Irico was hailed ir the
sum OF sloo, with Mr. W. r.. Meredith
as surety.
The body of young jordan was removed
90 the residence OF Daniel McAllistcr
corner of Clay and Tweny-fourth
streets al j o'clock yesterday. The
funeral VIII take place from Nenablc-
Street BAPTIST church at Q T.. VI. to-day.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-02-09
United States Circuit Court Of Anncnl.

The United States Circuit Court of An
pcals entered the following DEGREES and
judgments at its conference session yes
tCrdaN morning.
Richmond and Danvinc Railroad Com
pany against Chester and Lenoir Railroad
Company.
D.. NJ. Patterson. Administrator. &c.
against samuel Spencer, at ais. Receiver
ot Richmond and Danvillc Railroad Com
pany.
George II. Hudson. ciaimanib-of the
barge CLYDE, AGAINST George W. Grafier.
". Vance Brown, 81 ais, and ". Is.
Garter against The Cranberry Iron and
Coal Company.
Mt Holly Mining and Manufacturing
Company against Carraleigh Phosphate
Fertilizer Works.
Frederick Bergncr. of ais. against Horr.
pres dent Koch. sons 6 Go.
Mack * Brown against John Porter.