Arizona weekly citizen., 1896-08-01

which 10 sweeping down that stream
VIII cause the rivers here to reach 9
stage OF twenty-three feet this morning
which will be sufficient to food the low
er district Of both cities. The general
condition throughout the Monongahels
valley is critical. The loss will reach
81 ,0OO, 600.
DENVER Col, July 25.-As far as as
certainsd up to 8 o'clock this morning
the number OF the people whose lives
we're lost in the great floods that swep,
down upon the towns of Morrison and
Golden, in the foothills near Denver
l. st night, will reach %. Some reports
say that when Bear creek canon is
fully explored 1t wilt probably be found
that no less than nifty people persisted
IN the flood. Great anxiety Is felt by
many families in this city, mem oers of
which were camping in the mountains.
CASA GRANDE, Ar e., July "a, 90.
Special to the CITIZEN
The fret carload Of 1896 grapes to be
shipped from any point in any state or
territory was forwarded last night from
Arizola, Ariz., by fast freight, being
1sigued to the Middlesworth Commits
sion Company, Dsnv5r Colo. The
grapes were of the muscat variety and
came from the vineyard Of ID. S. Thorn
as. which adjoins the townsite of Arizola.
The fruit was superb IN looks and fias
vor, soma berries being as large as hick-
DRY nuts. 1t Is expected that the car
will contain about II or IA tons, and
should readily sell for % cents per
pound, and net the owner about $780,
The orchards in this section are just ar
irving at bearing age and as our cli-
mate will mature fruits about six weegs
earlier than that of California, in q few
years this section will be stru1g COM
petitor of the wes'.
ST.. Louis, July 25-There was great
confusion on the floor of the Auditorium
before the populist convention met to-
day. Delegates, in animated groups,
were discussing the situation. The
Bryan feeling was strong. Senator AL
len called the convention to order at
$50. After the invocation q Connecti-
cut delegate rose to protest against
further display OF the lung power that
characterized the frat three days of the
convention. He thought it was about
time tie convention exercised q little
"horse sense"
Chairman Allen announced that the
first thing 10 order was the selection of
members for the national committee,
AMI a committee to notify tins candidates
for presldent and vice president.
When quiet was restored after i min
utes of oedlsm. Gen. Field, of Virginia,
Wesvei's running mate in 1892, hobbled
forward on crutches, and sftsr brief
speech, moved to suspend the rules and
uake brysn's nomination unanimous. |
rhe cot vention arose almost enmasse
aud cheered, but above the chorus of |
cheers came the sharp cries of the Texas
men Of "No no." Chairman Allen de-
,lared the motion carried, but yielded to |
The protests and allowed call of states ]
on the motion. The Texas msn wildly |
protested. There was great confusion.
Ter, Gel. Field withdrew his motion,
and the call of states for nominations
vas continued. Cater, OF California,
" hS Tue IcAL 5pcdhcN VI kuO SCkiCS sc 1
,onding Bryan's nomination. Gator
'sid he always stood against fusion. out
at present were against
such action. While Jerry Simpson was
the nomination OF Bryan
he Texas delegates withdrew and com
,arstive quiet reiR Hed.
Sergeant Mcdowell announced that
he contract with the baud had expired
i H. II
hen the chairman called for nominations
or president. Green, OF Nebraska, at
empted to nominate Bryan, when
Texas delegate demanded alphabetical
rider. Alabama yielded to Weaver, or
ows, who placed Bryan IN nomination.
When Gen. Weaver concluded by
tanning "rhat spendid young states
nan, VIM. j. Bryan" the convention
,roke loose into wild confusion.
through the side entrance, four men
arried big yellow cross four by eight
set in size, surmounted by crown of
horns. Ga it were inscribed the clio
uent words with which Bryan closed
is speech at Chicago. As the process
ion passed the Texas delegation free
ght occurred. Men struggled and
ought like msdmsn over the possession
. the Missouri standard. 1t was brok-
q into bits, but stalwart young Bryan
Ian carried piece Of it in triumph to
ne platform while the struggling dis
utants were separated by the police.
A motion that the national committee
9 given plenary power to transact oil
ecessary business Of the party after
tournament was adopted. The roll OF
.stes ordered to vote on president
Bryan was nominated on fret ballot !
9:15-Morning session. Weather is
oudy and pleasant. About half OF the |
elegates are in their seats.
9:30-Convention is called to order. {
9;45-Call OF states ordered for the
,lectlon of national committeeman.