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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18

gain from 219 to PSI, leading Bland and
all other candidates. was announced. by
a prearranged plan. Bryan banners were
raised on the standards Of several states
and big shouting was INDUCED in with
a view OF stampeding the convention 70
his support. Nevada, a Mclean state,
Kansas, a Bland state, Idaho and other
states that had previously voted for
other candidates. led the movement.
They were quickly followed In the order
named by New Mexico, California, Ne
vada, District OF Columbia, Idaho, Min
nesota. Washington. Virginia, Indian
Territory, who all raised their standards
and Joined In the general shout for
Bryan. Then a procession was started.
the standards Of twenty-five states and
territories being borne round the hall
amid a perfect tornado OF cheering.
Then Illinois Joined in and Florida
followed. Ohio came in and a brief spell
OF silence followed, as the rumor passed
around that a deal was on with Mclean
for second place.
After fifteen minutes Of this hippo
drome performance the announcement
of the result was continued. and the
fourth ballot was officially announced
as follows:
Fourth ballot: Bland, 241; Boles, SO;
Matthews, SO; Mclean, 46; Bryan, $50;
Blackburn, %; Pattison, 90; Stevenson.
s; Hill. /; absent or not voting. 1862. To
tai. $50. Total number of votes cast on
fourth ballot, 76S; necessary to choice.
512.
Immediately following the final out
come Of the result of the fourth ballo.
III, nhaIrnnp Ganatnr White ~ Calf
fornia, said that the proceedings had
reached the sage where it was
notice for the chair to state
his construction of the two
thirds rule. A careful examination
OF the records OF democratic conven-
tons left but one decision open 10 the
chair. The noise and confusion in the
hall made the chairman pause.
"Oh. gentlemen" he demonstrated,
do keep quiet"
Cries of "Sit down, "Sit down."
The chairman resumed his statement
and said that the ~two-thirds rule had
been acted on, without objection, ever
since its adoption in the Ohio conven-
ton of 1852.
The rule read that "two-thirds OF the
whole number Of votes given shall be
necessary 10 a NOMINATION. III PI'SibVh'
or vice president" Therefore, in the
opinion Of the chair, two-thirds of the
votes given would nominate the candi.
dates for president and vice president OF
the United States. (Cheers) Call the
roll he ordered, and the fifth ballot
was begun.
At PAS the fifth roll call was begun
and It soon became evident that Bryan
would secure votes sufficient on this bal
lot to nominate him by the necessary
majority.
When Kentucky, which was one Of the
states which did not Join in the process.
sion, was reached, Mr.. Rhea, who had
put Senator Blackburn in nomination,
rose and said: While Kentucky loves
her great democrat, Joe Blackburn, and
would be glad TO see him elected presi-
uent Of the United States, yet, as he
selNeu In the confederate army, they
dont seem 10 want him faint hisses).
Therefore Kentucky takes pleasure in
casting her &c votes for the worlds
greatest orator, w J. Bryan" (Cheers.l
Ohio still stood by Mclean.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
How Bland Took IL.

Lebanon. Mo-. July 11.-Within five
minutes after the bulletin announcing
Bryan's nomination at Chicago was
posted Hon. II. p. Bland was receiving
condolences from his many friends with
a smile on his face. which betokened
genuine relief rather than disappoint-
ment. In conversation with the Asso-
ciated Press representative he strongly
Indorsed Mr.. Bryan, both as a states
man and a silver man. and declared his
entire satisfaction with the result OF the
conventions work.
Mr.. Bland added the following:
"The nominee OF the convention is n
very able and worthy man. He Is fully
Informed on the silver question and his
whole heart and soul are In the cause.
All OF his sympathies are with the peo-
pie. II ne Is elected he will carry out
the platform, and I have no doubt but
that he win sweep the country IN No
vember.
II want to say that i heartily indorse
the platform and the candidate. What
ever I can do to insure the election of
Mr.. Bryan will be done when the time
comes. ] will go on the stump and win
assist otherwise"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
HOLD UP IN CHICAGO.
Cashier OF the New York Biscuit
Company shook for $4,000.

with revolvers entered the office of the
New York Biscuit company at IL o'clock
today, held up" the cashier at the muz-
zles of their pistols, and selling the
money. prepared to meet the pay roll.
made off with II. The robbers secured
over $4,000 and escaped without leav-
ing anw clue to their identity.
The offices OF the company are at
Randolph and Morgan streets and there
were 400 people in the building at the
time.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
REUNITED AND HAPPY.
A CrestOn Couple Forget the Past
and Makeup.

C%restop. Ia, July 10.-In May last Mrs.
Lily Barker became dissatisfied with
he ties that bound her to Henry Barker,
and she filed a petition with the clerk
If the district court asking that they be
dissolved. 1t took her less than two
months to change her mind and she Is
now living with her husband again.
In her petition she accused Henry of
cruel tratment and advanced other
charges which II proved would have
been sufficient to ecure for her the
then desired legal separation. The cou-
pie have resided near Creston for years
and were apparently well mated. They
met In this city a lew days ago ana IN
some manne a reconciliation was af-
fected and Henry and Lily are living
and loving each other again.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
RECEPTION TO RINGSRUD.
Elk Point Gives the Republican
Nominee a Welcome Home.

Elk Point. July 1l.-Hon. A. o. Rings
rud. the republican nominee for gov
ernor, was rendered a reception on his
return home from the Aberdeen conven-
ton yesterday. He was met at the
depot by the band, militia and a recep-
ton committee consisting of Mayor
Ryan. G. ii. Freeman. Alison Bower. K.
g. Erickson, Geo. II. Freeman, Geo.
sScx-s-k - Keller and hundreds of
his residence, where speeches con-
graduation and welcome were made by
Mayor Ryan, C. II. Freeman. NJ. h.
Kent, Alison Bower and A.. ID. Keller, to
which Mr.. Rlngsrud replied in a short
speech, expressing his thanks for the
hearty reception accorded him. After
the speech making was over Mr.. Rings
rud was congratulated by the hundreds
of citizens, who were there 10 do him
honor. During the reception the ladies
served lemonade.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
SUICIDE AT LEMARS.
The Body OF Alfred Swanson Found
Hanging I'm n Hay Loft.

lie Mars, Ia, July 10.-The body Of a
Swede named Alfred Swanson was
found hanging in the hay loft of a barn
at John Writer'S hotel at ar early hour
this morning. The body was badly de-
composed, and as the man had not been
seen since a late hour Tuesday night.
it is thought he hanged himself then or
Wednesday morning. He had been in
lie Mars for several months and had
been employed at various times on the
section force of the Illinois Central, and
az a farm hand. He was last employed
on John Peck's farm east of lie Mars.
About six weeks ago he attempted sui
eide by poison but was unsuccessful.
He had two grown daughters but their
whereabouts is unknown. His age was
about As.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18

Amendments by Senator Hill d,cIar-
Ing that the change IN the monetary
tandard should rot impair existing
contracts and pledging the suspension
OF free coinage after a year Of expert
ment If the parity of silver could not
be maintained were defeated.
The minority financial plank declar-
ing for bimetallism, FIR which Hill, Villas
and Russell spoke. was defeated.
Inception OF the Bryan Cyclone.
William Jennings Bryan If Nebraska,
spoke in favor Of the majority platform
and created a whirlwind Of enthusiasm. |
While he was speaking Georgia and
other delegations caucused and determ-
tnsa -ss -S~~ ~
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NOMINATED FOR PRESIDENT.
Charles II. Matchett the Socialist.
Labor Party's Candidate,

New York. July 1.-THE socialist la
Dor party, in convention here. nomi-
mated Charles Fl. Matchett of Brooklyn
for president on its national ticket.
Matchett received ~ votes out OF a total
OF II. Matthew Mcclure OF Paterson.
N. j., received % votes. william Wat
klns OF Dayton, o.. I votes. and G. II.
Pearce Of st. Louis /. Matthew Nc
CURE was unanimously nominated for
the vice presidency on the socialist labor
party national ticket.
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society OF New York. who would read a
telegram which would be of interest.
Mr.. Cummings then took the stand
M read the following dispatch from
Mr.. Sibley, dated from Pittsburg today:
Hon. Amos Cummings: Please do
not permit my name to be presented.
! so instructed my friends yesterday.
Joseph G.. Sibley."
When Missouri was called, Governor
Stone said: "Under Instructions OF the
majority Of the delegation, Missouri
casts her 80 votes for Bland"
Result OF Third Ballot.
The official announcement Of the third
ballot Is as follows:
Pattlson 1, Daniel Q. Bland 255. Nc
Lean 21O. Sewali 81. Sibley 10. williams
of Massachusetts, IL. Clark %. Total
cast CTS. Absent or not voting 255. Nee
essary to choice $50.
Result Of Fourth Ballot.
Official result of the fourth ballot:
Mclean 296. Sewall 261, Pattison 1. Dan
lei 81. Clark as. Williams 2, Harrity IL.
not voting 252. Total cast 67S. Neces-
sary to choice 453.
Bland withdraws.
Chicago, July 11.-Governor Stone of
Missouri took the platform. after the
third ballot was announced and read a
telegram from Bland declining to run
Fourth ballot ordered.
Chicago. July IL. 2:45 p. m.-Roll call
ordered on fifth ballot.
Mclean Withdravs.
Chicago, July II, PAS p. ma te,e-
gram from John r. Mclean was read.
1t said: ANY vote cast for me for vice
president Is against my express wish"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
ITALIAN CABINET RESIGNS.
Went Under After Four Months ol
Lfe.1

Ron.e, Italy, July 1.-THE cabinet
which was formed by the Marquis di
Rudini just four months ago has re-
signed. The cabinet today rejected a
proposal submitted by General Ricotte,
minister OF war. for a reduction Of the
numerical strength Of the army, where
upon General Ricotti, minister Of war.
at once offered his resignation. In view
Of the action Of General Ricotti. Premier
Rudini and the other members of the
ministry placed their designations in the
hands of King Humbert, who has
charged the Marquis di Rudini with the
formation of a new ministry.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
FOOLISH FOOT FAMILY.
The Dyersvilie Fire and Incendiary
Notices Traced 70 Them.

Dubuque. Ia, July l0.-The myster
If the Dyersville fire and %incendiary
notices posted, threatening TO burn the
town, is being solved. Ida Foote, daugh-
ter Of o. l.. Foote, was seen putting up
one of the signs on a fence. Warrants
were at once issued for the arrest of her
brother. Henry Foote.
The entire family are unbalanced.
Henry, who is only 20 years old, was in
an asylum at Independence, but Is home
on a furlough. The girl, Ida. has been
brought to this city and placed in Jail
pending action of the commissioners az
20 her sanity. O.. l.. Foote. the father.
vas also arrested.
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Press Comment.

Syracuse, n. Y, July 1.-THE Syra-
cuse Courier In An editorial today de-
clines to support Bryan on a platform
SO undemocratic as that adopted in the
Chicago convention.
New York, July 1.-THE Daily News
this evening u editorially that
it will heartily support William Jen-
nings Bryan for president.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
The First Ballot.

The first ballot as officially announced
IL as follows:
Blackburn. 20; Bland, 81; Teller, L;
Daniel, IL; Harrity, q; Boies. 20; Will
liams OF Illinois. %; White, 1; Fithian,
1; Williams OF Massachusetts,, 76; Nc
Lean, Ill; Lewis, IL; Clark. so; Sewall.
100; Slbley, 1ss. Absent or excused. 258.
Total number Of votes cast. 92s. Unac-
counted for. 2. Grand total. $50.
Result OF second Ballot.
The official vote of the second ballot
as announced is as follows:
williams of Illinois -, Clark 20. Pat
tison !, Harrity 81. Bland 294. Williams
Of Massachusetts, 16. McI.een 1853. sewall
81, Sibley ils. Absent or not voting 255.
Total votes $50.
A third ballot was immediately or
dered. but before II had proceeded far
the chairman said he thought Il proper
to interrupt the b~alloting to Introduce
HoR, Amos Cummings oy the Tammany
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
FRIDAYS SESSION.
william Jennings Bryan Nominated
In a WhirIwind of Enthusiasm.

Convention Hall, Chicago. July 10
The fourth day session of the demo-
cratic convention opened in torrld heat,
untempered by any of the cooling
breezes which had hitherto favored the
gathering.
The gallery occupants were on hand
promptly and in full force and quir
prepared to take charge OF the proceed
ings, as they did repeatedly yesterday.
There were not a dozen of tie New
York delegates in their seats when the
proceedings opened. Mr.. Whitney was
there, but Hill was conspicuously alb
sent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
The Fifth Ballot.

Alabama-Bryan, %.
Arkansas-Bland, 16.
California-Bryan, IS.
Colorado-Bryan, S.
Connecticut-Pattison. 2: not voting, 10.
Decentralization, 3; Bryan, /: not vot,
Ing. 2
Florida-Bryan, :; Matthews. l.
Georgia-Bryan, 20.
1daho-Bryan 6.
Ininois-Passed.
Indiana-Matthews, so.
Iowa-BoIes, %.
kansas-Bryan, 20.
Eentucky-Bryan, %.
Iouisfana-Bryan, 16.
Naturalization. 4; Bryan, 4; not %votine.
Maryland-Bryan, 5; Pattison. 10: not
aslng /
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18

Gulleries are becoming fashionable In
England. large tracts OF land IN suitl
able spots being abandoned to the birds.
on which they may build their nestsl
II It u true that gulls' eggs can b2
.colorins and chemicals be paimsd o6 oA
the public o plovsrs' eggs. II u posi-.
BILE that the birds may BE- pretscted Tor
commercial rsaseps ~ We(h \
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18

lew York, July u.-George Helms. 80
years old, telegraph editor Of the New
York Herald. died in the New York hosS
pital at I o'clock this morning OF heart
failure. about fifteen minutes after hav.
ing been stricken at his desk in the Her,
aid editorial rooms. Mr.. Helms had
been suffering for some time from %,
we're headaches and heart depression.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18

Mrs. Mary Il. Logan. for many years
2 missionary In Ruk, one of the Caroline
Stands, and whose husband died there
years ago In noble service. Is about &c
icld. She leaves next week for Homo
lulu, TO eall thence On the Morping Star.
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The Nominations.

Senator Jones Of Arkansas. moved
that the convention proceed TO the NOM
nation of candidates for the vice pres
Idency, and the motion was agreed to
uith chearc
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WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.

sketch or tho Man Nominated ~ the
Chicago Convention.
william jennings Bryan. dtmocracy's
leader In the pending national cam
paign. Is the youngest man ever nomi-
pated for president Of the United States
- leading political party, sixteen
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18

After the adoption of the platform
the convention took a recess until S
o'clock. the evening session being for
the purpo of making nominations.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
Convention Called to Order.

At FIVE minutes before II Senator
White of California, the permanent
chairman, took the chair n made an
effort to establish a degree of quiet and
order In the hall. After five minutes de-
voted to that purpose, with very little
success, prayer was offered by Rev. DR..
Green Of Grace Episcopal church, Cedar
Rapids, Ia, the same clergyman who
of1ciated the last two days.
The chair then recognized Mr.. Har-
rity Of Pennsylvania, who, standing In
the main aisle, vas greeted with cheers.
He said: II desire TO say that in ODE
dience to the instructions given by the
democratic state convention, the Penn
s~ylvania delegation presents the name
Of Robert f.. Pattison Of Pennsylvania
as a candidate for the presidency"
The chair asked If there were any
other nominations.
Mr.. Mattingly OF the District OF Co
Iumbia, from hi- place In the rear of the
hall, seconded the nomination Of that
peerless champion of free silver. that
true democrat and friend OF labor, John
r. Mclean Of Ohio.
Mr.. Miller of Oregon, on behalf of that
state. nominated Ex-Governor Sylvester
Pennoyer.
Nc other names being presented, the
chair declared the nominations closed
and, first invoking order, directed the
secretary to call the roll of states. But
before this was commenced Mr.. Smith
OF Ohio informed the convention Of the
sudden demise this morning of the Hon.
Frank Hurd. The chair asked IL any
action was desired and MI. Smith said
not at this time.
The call Of the roll then commenced.
Result Of First Ballot.
Chicago, July 10.-The first ballot was
without result. no candidate receiving
the requisite two-thirds vote. Indica-
lions are that no selection Will be made
before several ballots are taken.
The result OF the first ballot as Off
cially announced Is:
Bland, 223; Boies, Sc; Matthews, 81:
Mclean, 81; Bryan. 105; Blackburn. SO:
Pattison, 95; Pennoyer. 10: Campbell, 2;
Russell. 2; Stevenson. 2; Tlllman. II.
Hill. 1; Teller. 8. Absent ard not voting
Is.
Little stump Speeches.
Several OF the chalrmen ~ the
delegations irjscstd little s.umr
speeches into their announcement
OF the votes OF the delegations
When Massachusetts, was cS:.ed a dele
gate announced that the chairman and
vice chairman were absent. and Mr..
O'Sullivan, OF the delegation. said that
these gold men wee %purposely absent
ing themselves.
The chair tool this occasion to ask
delegates to restrain themselves from
making speeches and TO confins thell
announcements 20 a statement OF tn,
votes.
The Michigan deiega:ion .sas police
and several OF the delegates. when the!
names were called, responded In louu
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
The Convention Al iourps.

Chicago. July 1.-THE convention adj
journed sine die after the nomination Of
Mr.. Arthur Sewall OF Maine for vice presi-
dent.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
BRYAN GETS The PRIZE
The Nebraskan Wins on the Fifth
Ballot.
Missouri's Vote Nominated the
At the End of Fourth Ballot Con-
vention Stampeded.
Convention Makes the Nomination
Unanimous.
After the Fourth Ballot the Conven-
tion Wac Stampeded md Twenty
Five States Marched Around
the Hall Hurrabins
for Bryan.
Session.

Convention Hall. Chicago. July To-
Bryan was nominated on the fifth bal
lot by the vote Of Missouri.
Thursdays Session.
Thursdays session of the national
convention was devoted to debate on
the platform as reported by the commit
tee on resolutions, minor changes hav-
ing been made in the published draft of
the document, and the amendments Of
Tered.
1t was a battle of giants and the
scenes were Of the widest and most ex-
citing sort.
An amendment to the pla form giving
a mild Endorsement to the administra-
ton caused Senator Ben Tillman 20
offer a substitute d~enouncing the adj
ministratlon and condemning the bond
issues. Tillman spoke in support of his
amendment and was Cheered and
Missed. When the original amendment
was defeated Tiflman withdrew his sub
stitute.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
SEWAlL NOMINATED.

Chicago. III. July II. Bulletin.-Sewali
nominated on fifth ballot. Fifty Wis
consin votes did It.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
FRANK HURD DEAD.
The Famous Free Trader Died OF
Apoplexy This Morning.

Toledo, o., July 10.-Hon. Frank III.
Hurd. ex-congressman, lawyer and one
Of the most prominent democrats In
Ohio, died In his apartments in the
3oody house here this morning after an
illness OF five days. The immediate
.ause OF death a apoplexy. '
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
George Fred Williams.

George Fred Williams Of Massachu-
sets. was put in nomination by Mr..
O'Sullivan, a delegate from that state.
Mr.. O'Sullivan said in part: This
convention has nominated a man who
has sprung from the loins of the peo-
pie. Now that you have given a plat
form to the south and west, carry the
war into Africa, and give the east a can
didate for the vice presidency. / nomi-
nate a mar from Massachusetts who
has the courage of his convictions, and
who came out for silver, against an
almost unanimous public sentiment.
Gentlemen, the war Is over. If you wan
20 answer hat sullen delegation from
New York pointing to where the New
York delegates sat). come to the east
for your delegate for vice president.
Nominate a man who was once a gold
man, but who saw the error of his ways.
and whose voice has ofton been raised
against COMMUNICATIONS Frederick
Williams" (Cheers.)
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No insurance.

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Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-07-18
Judge Walter Clark.

nomination her honored son, James
Hamilton Lewis"
Judge Walter Clark.
Hon. j. II. Currle of North Carolina.
was next introduced. He said he desired
to nominate a man whose fame was not
confined to one state but extended all
over this broad land-a man revered and
honored In his own state and all over
the country where he was known. In
the last election he was nominated on
the democratic ticket for the high posi-
ton of supreme judge OF North Carroll
ma and received the votes Of men of
all parties, republicans and populists
Included. He closed by naming Judge
Walter Clark.
George w. Fithian.
Hon. Tom l.. johnson Of Ohio then
took the stand and put In nomina ton
George w. Flthian of Illinois. saying OF
him: He has been six years in con-
grcss, and his every action and
every vote there places him in
accord with your platform. He
has the merit-whicr I think is
absolutely necessary for the vice
presidency. He is not a wealthy
man. This fight will have to be one by
the people. by the men who are interest
ed In humanity.
IF II Is to be a race between money
and men, money will be on the other
side, for the moneyed men of the demo-
cratic party have mostly gone over to
Mckinley" (Cheers.)
Sylvester PennOyeY.
Hon. NJ. NJ. Miller of Oregon said he
rose to place In nomination a man who
had been twice governor Of the great
state of Oregon, as the democratic nom
inee. Notwithstanding the fact that the
state was 10000 republican, a man re
Gently nominated mayor Of the great
metropolis OF the NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.
ernor Sylvester Pennoyer. (Faint ap-
plause.) He is in hearty sympat thy with
labor, and all the great labor move
ments of this country will indorse him
I appeal to you to recognize the Pacific
coast and nominate Ex-Governor Pen
meyer of Oregon"
Senator White retired temporarily
leaving Representative Richardson OF
Tennessee to preside over the conven-
ton.
Sewall Of Maine.
VIM. r. Burke OF Los Angeles, Cal
presented the name of Arthur Sewall OF
Maine as a man who "strove for liberty
when God himself was dumb"
Sibley Of Pennsylvania.
Mr.. Showalter OF Missouri presented
| the name of Joseph c. Sibley of Penn
~sylvania. He spoke of the presidential