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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

"Mr. Bryan is a very able man. Hs
is in thorough accord with the demo-
cratic platform. I am pleased with hi.
nomination, and I will do all In NV
power to secure his election" ,aid
Richard P. Bland when informed "a
Bryan's uomiaSAion vi
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18
In Olden Times

People overlooked the Importance OF per-
manently beneficial effects and were salts
fed with transient action; but now that II
is generally known that Syrup of Figs Will
permanently overcome habitual constipa-
ton, wcllinformed people will not buy
other laxatives, which act for a time, but
finally injure the system.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18
Chsap Railroad Rates.

On July q, 1896, half.fare excursions will
he RIM to all points in tie Great Southwest
via the Cotton Belt Route. For full inior-
nation and IN Illustrated land folders write 70
X W. LABEAUME, g. p. ]. Al
st. Louis, Mo.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18
NEW NATIONAL COMMITTEE.
All of the Vacancies Filled and h Com
mittee Complete.

mttteo COmpieCes
The following is the new National
committee:
Alabama-H. L. Clayton.
Arkansas-Thomas O. McRao.
California;. j. Dwyer.
Colorado-Adair Wilson.
Connecticut Carlos French.
Delaware-R. II. Kenney.
Florida-Samuel Pascoe.
Georgia-Clark Howell.
Idaho-George Ainslee.
Ilinois-Thomas Gahan.
I~ndiana-John @. Shanklin.
Iowa-Charles A. Walsh.
Kansas-J. q. johnson.
Kentucky-Urey Woodson.
Louisiana-N. y. Blanchard.
Maine-Seth G Gordon.
Maryland-Arthxr p. German.
Massachusetts-John w. Corcoran.
Michigan-E. G. Stevenson.
Minnesota 3. w. LAWYER.
Mississippl-W. v. Sullivan.
Missouri w. J. Stone.
Montana-A J. MoHatton.
Nebraska-W. p. Thompson.
Nevada-R. P. Heating.
New Hampshire-A. ". Sulloway.
New J~ersey-James Smith, Jr.
New York-John S. Sheehan.
North Carolina-Joseph Daniels.
North Dakota-W. G. Lustikow.
Ohio-John r Mclean.
Oregon-J. Townsend.
Pennsylvania William F. Harrity.
Rhode Island Richard 3. Combstock.
South Carollna-Benjamin n. Ttlmsn.
South Dakota-James NJ Wood.
Tennessee-J. M. Head
Texas-J. @. Dudley.
Utah-A. w. McCune.
Vermont-R B. Smalley.
Virgin'a-P. J. Otey.
Washington-Hugh @. Wallsoe,
West Virginia-J. T. McGraw.
Wisconsin-E. c. Wall.
Wyoming w. H. Holiday.
Arixona-W. H Burbaga
District Of oolumbia-Lswrencs GardnAa
Indian Territory-Thomas Marcom.
New Mexico-F. A. Mansansres.
oklahoma-White N. Grant
Aaska-c D. Rogers
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

"LET me tako the blamed thing home"
said the patient, as the dentist relieved him
of his aching molar; 81 want TO take 1t
home and poke sugar in 1t TO see it achc?-
Trntb
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

"Miss OLDUN is one old maid who doesn't
try TO conceal her age ayes, but she
knows it's no use.' "Whyi" Her twin
brother lives with her!'-Chicago Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

"WnERE does the weather forecast man
90 for his vacation!n He doesn't go any
where: he doesn't dare TO come down out OF
that tower. "-Chicago Tribune.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

FRS stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use OF DR.. Hines
Great Nerve Res orer. Free 50 trial bottle
q treatise. DIR. KLINE. 933 Arch ST. Phila Pa.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

THE truly honest man does that from
duty which the mar Of honor does for the
sake Of MISUNDERSTANDING.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

Coon qualities are the substantial riches
of the mind; but 1t is good breeding thaI sets
them of to advantage. Locke.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

TEMPERAMENT is but the atmosphere OF
character, while its groundwork IN nature
is fixed and unchangcable.-A. Helps.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

To COMPLETE the Collation. She n
mentally)-"I would | were a bird,a
(stupidly)-"And what would | bela
tsarcastically)-"Oh, you might be al
bottle. Chicago Record.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18
BRYAN AND SEWELL
The Standard Bearers Of the Free
Silver Democracy.
Proceedings OF tho Democratic National
Convention at Chicago That Nom
mated the Ticket on a Free
Silver Platform.
FIRST DAY.

CHICAGO, July L%-Following are the
proceedings of the Democratic national
convention:
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

ARrIFIcE is weak; it IS the work Of mere
man, in the imbecility and self-dlstrust OF
his mimic Observation-Disclosures.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

Mrs. NUwED Ito clerk)--"Haye YOU
wax for polished f1oorsl" Clerk-"NC
only have sealing wax" Mrs. Nw
swell, that will do. II it's for the eel
suppose 1t will do for the floor Just as v
Washington Times.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

THE most enviable OF all titles, the char
acler Of an honest man.-Washington.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

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Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18
Second Session.

The convention reassembled at $50 y. m,
with n full attendance Of delegates and with
crowded galleries. Senator Duniel, Of Vir-
rin.a, was in the chair as temporary chair
man.
AT $3.50 p m. the ccmrlittee on credentials
presented its complete report, admitting to
seats the contesting delegates from the fourth
congressional district Of Michigan-Messrs
Chamberlain and Hart; also admitting the
contesting delegates from the ninth congress
sional district OF Michigan-Messrs. Hoyt and
White-and recognizing the right to their
seats OF all the other delegates from Michigan.
Mr.. Crosby, OF Massachusetts, offered on
amendment to retain the four unseated dele
gates.
A long and somewhat acrimonious discus
sion followed which was finally brought to m
end by the moving and seconding OF the pre-
vious question, when the minority amendment
was rejected and the report OF the majority
declared adopted.
The report Of the committee on permanent
organization was then presented by Mr.. Fin
ley, Of Ohio, naming Senator White, of Cali
fornia, as permanent president OF the conven
ton, and Thomas ]. Cogan, OF Ohio, as perma
nent secretary.
The report was adopted and q committee up
pointed to escort Senator White to the chair.
SENATOR DhHlcl III TCblIiuH lioh n tShipoi
ary craftsmanship expressed his deep sense c
the honor which he had enjoyed and Intro
duced Mr.. White as tho distinguished SEM
tor from California" ICheers.l
Senator White, Of California. on taking th
chair, spoke OF the convention as an assen
blage Of men from every state and territory
the Union, and said that he was prepared
extend full. equal, and absolutely imparti
treatment to ell. Every question before Il
Mr. Clark, Of Montana, rising In the body
the hall, produced q silver gavel from II
mines OF Montana, which he rendered to u
presiding onhcer In the name OF the delegate
from that state. The chairman remarked tn
J In the absence Of objection, he would feel col
|. PEELED to accept this handsome token from I
I Montana delegation. No objection being heal
the silver gavel was passed up to the cha
man.
The convention then on motion Of Senai
/, Jones, Of Arkansas, adjourned until Thursd
morning at ten o'cloch.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

Hairs Catarrh Cure
Is q Constitutional Cure. Price Toe.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

RED, angry eruptions yield to tie
Of Glenn Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisker Dye, 80 cen,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

Following is IN oflcial summary OF III
votes cast in the five ballots taken;
The Ballots.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18

WE initiate only what we believe al
mire. W
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1896-07-18
Evening Session.


CHICAGO, July . The mass OF spectators ~
this evenings session was, II possible denser
and the excitement. intenser than at any pre-
yious meeting OF the convention, because the
crisis Of the nominating speeches and OF bal
loting for presidential candidates had arrived
1t took the sergeaut-at-arms and his assist
ants fully Is minutes more TO allay the uproar
aud confusion, and to obtain even a 'olerablo
degree OF order. and even that lasted for only
q very brief interval, for every moment, on one
prctense or another, the crowds broke out
with cheering.
The chairman Informed the convention that
the roll OF states would now be called so that
nominations Of candidates for the presidency
should be made. BY an agreement, entered
into BY the friends Of the several candidates,
the chairman added, the nominating and Sec
onding speeches would be confined TO 30 min
utes In length, which time might be used
either when tho nominations were made or
when the state OF the speaker was called.
Senator Vest, OF Missouri, was the first dele
gate to ascend the platform, even before the
call OF states had got further in tho alpabeti-
cal list thai the state OF Arkansas.
The chairman and the sergeant-at-arms mp
peared to be utterly unable to cope with the
situation; and Mr., Vest went on with his
speech nominating Mr., Bland. TIL only part
OF his sreech that stirred the crowd was the
lido aNu
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09


morally and legally entitled. and
conducted herself only a. . lady
should.
Capt. and Mrs. j. j. Parks have
gone to Dubuque to make their fu-
ture residence. Mr.. Parks having
been appointed sub.mapager for the
New York Life Insurance company.
Misses Bessie and Clels Parks are
visiting relatives In Edgington town
ship.
States Attorney Sear'e mourns
the loss of his wheel-an Ide ape cial
which Was spirited away from the
corridor of Mitchell & Lynde's build
log the other evening while Charley
was jollying his constituents over at
the Mckinley club headquarters with
n little speech.
Mrs. Katharine Killila died at the
county farm yesterday afternoon
from the effects Of injuries sustained
in an accident which befell her some
months ago. The remains. accom-
panied by the deceased's son. Thomas
Killila, were taken to Sheffield this
morning for interment.
For the Saengerbund Of north west.
to be held at Dubuque. July 20 to
"a, the Chic 60. Milwaukee & St.
Paul railway will sell excursion
tickets at oEe fare-$2 SS-for the
round trip. Tickets on sale July %
and %; good for return passage until
July 90. The Milwaukee is the short
and direct line. Trains leave Rock
Isl and ut 1880 q. N. aud 4 p. m.
For the annual meeting of the
Baptist Young Peoples union to be
held II Milwaukee July &c to 10, the
Chicago, Milwaukee Il st. Paul rail-
way will sell excursion tickets at one
fare-$6. % for the round trip. Tick
cts on sale July Is. 16. II and Is.
Remember this Is the only direct
route 70 Milwaukee and the only one
that can give you the choice OF two
rontes. For full particulars call on
the agent.
John Fuhr was up from Edgington
today. He says that a man recently
arrested and fined in Moline for dis
orderly conduct took the liberty to
use his name and thereby cause the
impression among a'quaintancee
that be might have been doing
wrong. But Mr.. Fuhr's friends have
higher estimate Of him. The man
who used his name Is q hslf-witted
scissors grinder who is at present
travelling over the county.
Detective jansen arrived in Daven.
port from Chicago this morning with
Edgar Robbins, Rock Island boy o.
n rather venturesomc nature, who i.
accused over there OF robbing q
room at the Brunswick hotel to the
extent of about SIS worth OF valua.
bles which belonged to Ed Kautz
He was arrested in the Palmer hous,
in Chicago by detectives Of that city
The ease will probably be settled
Young Robbins is now at his hom'
here.
+. w. Brookman, we'll known II
the city and an expert jeweler. hal
opened . jewelry store at $40 TWEEN
tieth street. with an archway leading
into }. B. Eckhart's novelty store
The connection will give both gentle
men more scope and is quite an &C
QUESTION to that thorough business
center Mr.. Brook man has had
varied experience in the jewelry lin
and being energetic and thorough,
reliable, will no doubt meet wit
abundant success.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
He Was Eligible,

James Payn. the London writer, says
a young man was paying his attentions
to a beloved Object" contrary to the
wishes Of her father, "a man Of thews
ana sinews," aud enc day the latter
kicked the lover violently into the
street. In q day or two tafrer recovery
the rejected sutton. apparently nos one
whit discouraged. called at the house
once moro. "What, aaain!' exclaimed
paterfa,nilias, putin. Oh his well soled
boots for action. "No. sir" cried the
young man. II have given up all hope
Of winning your daughter. but in con.
sequence Of that astounding kick you
gave me the other day ! have been re-
quested, on the strength, Of my earnest
Recommendation to the committee, 10
ask you to Join our football club
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
Caso on the Move.

c. E. Gaze has purchased Of f H.
Guyer the two buildings located on
the property acquired by the Bur-
lington railroad and which are
located on Twentieth street, one be-
ing occupied BY the '.Old Vienna
saloon and the Other few doors
south. formerly occupied as whole
sale house. Mr. Case proposes NOV
ing the buildings on his property on
the west side of Twentieth street,
between Second avenue and the alley
where foundations are now in course
of construction. The buildings will
be an improvement to that locality.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
The Editorial We.

De Tank-How startling are stats.
ticsl We drank 100000 gallons Of
whisky last year.
Mrs.. DE- Tank-Speak for yourself.
please. You know I never touched q
drop Of it.-Peck's Sun.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

Pay Yoas Paving fax.
The special taxes for 1896 are now
due and payable at the Off Q Of the
city collector at David Don's store.
n. A. AcDoNALD.
City Collector.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09
4 Aiilson Geld Dollarv

Would not bring happiness to the
person suffering with d, spepsia. but
Hoods Sarsaparilla has cured many
thousand cases OF this disease. It
tones the stomach. regulates the
bowels and puts all the machinery
Of the system in good working order.
1t creates q good appetite and gives
health strength and happiness.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-07-09

Hoods Pills act harmoniously with
Hoods sarsaParilla. Cure all liver
ills. Is cents.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11

remarked to his escort that he would
his little bed at the hotel, and an
nounced his intention of making his
third speech as short as the crowd
would let him. But it made up in elo-
quence what it lacked in length. One
of the most remarkable things about
his speeches is his patience with dis
turbers. Many times, especially At the
Auditorium meeting, ill-mannered and
ill-advised men interrupted the speaker
with questions which were as far from
being germane to the silver question,
as the price of coal to the discussion of
temperance. At times like these, Mr.
Bryan always expressed his willingness
to answer any logical inquiry. and an
nounced his confidence in his ability to
do SO satisfactorily. Usually the bril-
liant replies discoura ged more ques-
tions. His wit and sarcasm at times
dropped in quick sentences, like shots
from a Winchester.
At the conclusion Of his last speech
for the week, Mr.. Bryan heaved tre-
mendous sigh of relief, and said he
was overjoyed at the prospect of a Sun
day rest. However, :. large crowd fol-
lowed him to the hotel and augmented
big gathering which was already on
hand. Not satisfied with the evenings
programme, the tlrong yelled for an
other speech, but Mr.. Bryan was too
weary to comply, and quickly sought
his room
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11

than a black tie He is Western man
in appearance, in characteristics, in
dress and personal yigor.
The terrible strain OF his long tour
has left some imprint upon him, but
he has his second Wind to use the
language Of the track, and is good for
many a hard day yet. Yesterday was
a trying day for him. He delivered
fourteen speeches. long and short. and
when he uttered his last, words at
Market hall, his voice died away in a
hoarse whisper indicating fatigue.
At the hotel, prior to the great Au-
ditorium meeting, Bryan had brief
respite. After hasty dinner he went
to his apartments. At 5 O'Clock the
committee was ready to escort him
to the Auditorium. Nj. Bryan imme-
diately broke away from a circle of
admirers and put on his coat, without
troubling himself about the use of
comb and brush His peraonal APP
pearance is the least of his troubles
Within the hotel lobby and crowding
around the grand stairway, a great
throng had pressed In order to catch
the first glimpse of the presidential
candidate Mr.. Bryan would have
been recognized had he gone down un-
accompanied andT unannounced. His
face has been too thoroughly repro
duced in campaign posters to admit of
mistaken identity The moment he
appeared at the top landing a great
shout went up which was carried out
to the throng In the street and repeated
the. length of the block A band,
silver club carrying torches and half
dozen hacks were standing on the
Sixth street side of the hotel, and
around these the crow6 jammed itself
Mr.. Bryan was quickly placed in a
hack with members of the committee.
1t was happy moment for Driver
Frank Bennett. Mr.. Bennett is one of
the most ardent silver men in the COM
munity. For months he has been
preaching the doctrine of the white
metal whenever he could get any one
to hear him. BY profession he is an
undertaker's assistant and when he
heard that the committee had engaged
hacks. at Aliens stables, he pleaded
for the privilege of driving the Bryan
hack. He offered to work for nothing
and his request was granted. So out
into the rain rode Bennett with his
grays, the happiest man in town
During the long evening he did not
leave his seat on the box. not even
when the rain came down in torrents
when Bryan Is elected, I can tell
my children that drove the presi-
dents carriage" said the confident Mr..
Bennett.
The carriage whipped around the
corner of Minnesota street amid din
of bands and glare of torches, and
in two moments the procession halted
in front of the Auditorium. The cheer
ing had been incessant from the time
Mr., Bryan first left the hotel, and, as
he entered the. vast hall, the roof
trembied with the noise.
:. "Bry- -a-a-n, Br5ra-a-a-n, what's
!. the matter with Bry-a-a NJ? came from
thousands of throats,A and the women
who were silverites because their hus-
bands were waved their handkerchiefs.
Mr.. Bryan looked pleased. Like a
society woman who is used to compli-
ments, ne looked around and smiled
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11

train were decorated with streamers
of red, white and blue, looking drag
gled from the storm through which
the train had passed during the day.
As soon as the train stopped the
crowd rushed TO the rear car and wait
ed for sight Of the distinguished visi-
tor l.. A. Rosing was the first man
to alight from Mr. Bryan's car, and
was followed by w. S. Cantrell. Mr..
Bryan's secretary, body guard and
factotum Mr. Cantrell is one Of the
railroad and warehouse commissioners
Of Illinois and is the special repre-
sentative of the national committee.
He is held responsible for the well be-
ing and comfort Of the presidential
candidate. It. d. O'Brien came out
with Mr.. Bryan on his arm, and then
the crowd, which had been yelling, be-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11
HIS ARRIVAL IN sT.. paul.
MIR. Bryan's welcome at the Union
DeDOt.

Mr.. Bryan's Welcome at the Union
Depot.
Mr.. Bryan arrived at the st. Paul
union depot precisely at 1905. He was
greeted by a crowd of 1000 persons.
not including the reception commit
tee. The crowd was glad to see MIN
and made their pleasure manifest with
great vociferation. With the cheering
of the multitude, the music of a band,
the tattoo of fife and drum corps and
the noise of half a dozen engines
standing in the train shed, the depot
was, probably, the noisiest place in
town.
The train was announced to arrive
at 6:45. and the crowd assembled be-
fore that hour The reception com
mittee, with carriages was on hand
promptly at $50, with W. W. Irwin
in the lead. The Tall Pine" was at.
tired in a long coat that almost
reached his heels and was covered with
the inevitable black slouch hat At
his side was Judge Willis. sleek and.
smiling, clad in a suit of black, wear
ing the nattiest Of boutonierres and
white tie that dazzled the sight. while
his silk hat shone resplendent in the
light of the electric lamps DIR. Frank
Powell was there as was Uncle Jimmy
Dillon and then came John L. Townley.
Louis Nash, Francis H. Clark, r. A
Walsh, J. G. Michael, and last but
not least, that stalwart silver Repub-
lican, J. M. Hawthorne
The gate keepers were inexorable to
the demands of those who wished to
enter the trainshed to meet the special
bearing the distinguished party, so that
the knowing ones passed around the
depot and entered the train shed from
the rear of the depot. When the train
arrived there were probably a thous-
and persons on the platform, including
a band and a uniformed campaign
club. The engine and two cars Of the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11


to be great. 1t is the force of his COM
victions' the sober dignity of his SEN
tences, the flash of his eye and eIo-
quent pose of his body and the hon
est ring in his voice which create an
impression of great favor even in the
minds of those who dislike Bryan as a
man and as candidate. -
II one looks for a man with the dts
t1nguished and polished face Of a
Blaine, or the statesman of a bye-gone
age, he is disappointed. One is not at
tracted to Bryan's face by it's beauti-
full lines, but the striking evidences of
mental strength, determination and
fearlessness. The eyes are deep set un-
der massive brows. The forehead is
broad and high. The lines of the mouth
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11

a passage way through the mob. and
T.. D. O'Brien, holding Mr. Bryan's
arm. appealed to the Boys" to stand
back. But the boys couldn't stand
back. They were being urged forward
by the hundreds at their heels and it
required all the united efforts of a
dozen of the committee to force a pass
age through the crowd and reach the
interior of the depot. Inside the build
Ing there were many ladies who waved
their handkerchiefs. in welcome. but
they were unable to see the smiling,
fresh-faced man who was borne along
on the heels Of the mob just as though
he was used to such crushes and
rather enjoyed the sensation.
Seibert,s band was in waiting and
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1896-10-11

are straight, indicative of courage in
stead of harshness or severity.
His bearing is typical of the man.
plain and unassuming. He appeared
last night clothed in his usual suit OF
black. A turn down collar fitted rather
loosely around q massive neck. A plain
black tie comprised the rest of the
neck gear, and the tie had that peculiar
abandon which tempts a woman to
reach over and straighten it. Dating
back to a time to which the memory of
man runneth not, he has never been
known to wear anything more striking