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KANSAS SILVER MEN.
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Iuo OIs A4Oulb plb1AOAuus 6AAOoAV OAAlAA
Of Manhattan and G. w. Toothacker Of
Kansas City talked for free silver, Chair
man John W. Breidenthsl, who was
among the spectators, was called on. He
said that he had received letters from
$50 Populists urging him to work for
Bryan's nomination at st. Louis.
The following delegates were elected
to st. Louis: E. Harrington, Hiswaths;
A. G. Shinn, Ottawa; w. H. Thorne,
Parsons; II. G. Whitley, Emporia; E. c..
Little, Abilene; r. w. Turner, Manksto;
]. N. High, Hutchinson; Albert Griffin,
Topeka; j. G. Waters, Topeka; II. L.
Taylor, Wichita; N. B. Brown, ConcOrdis.
The following slternates-at-large were
selected: w. P. TomlinsOn, Topeka; D.
G. TillOtson, Topeka; E. F. Edwards,
Parsons; F. P. Gillespie, EldoradO; Il. P.
Simpson, Smith Center; 7. Chapman,
Salina; j. ii. Mcknight, Wichita; G. w.
Mcdonald, COncordia; L, H. Thompson,
Norton; A. Cunningham, Council Grove;
S. T. Criss, Lawrence.
The following district delegates were
chosen:
First. r. Ingles, HiswRths; J. w.
Fitzgerald, st. Msrys; W. N. Allen,
Merilen; II. 7. McCrum, Atchlson; w.
P Ripley, Troy; W. H. Higgins, Atchison;
w. J. Hurd. Holton.
Second-J. M. Mason and j. W. Fer
guson, Kansas City, Kas.; s. Fl. Sheldon,
Lawrence; N. L. Bowman, Garnett; l.
o. Pickering, Olsthe; j. G. Cannon,
Olsthe; Il. H. Cadwallsder, Paola.
Third +. H. Pitcher, Winfield; J. +.
Steel, Parsons; John Gray, Neosho; J. H.
Ritchie, Montgomery; Abe Steinberger,
Pittsburg; A. j. Brown, Fredonis; james
Butler.
Fourth-E. J. Shinn, Usage City; A.
B. Hulett, Topeka; l.. G. Wooster, EN-
poris; DIR. r. M. Lawrence, Eldorado;
A. A. Graham, Wabaunsee; Joseph
Moser, Marion; j. J. Miller, Topeka.
Fifth-E. w. Ober, Sslina; G. N.
Miller, Minneapolis; L. r. Elliott, Man
haitian; W. W. Palmer, Clyde; D. r.
Wsgstaff, Salins; George S. Upshaw,
Abilene.
Sixth-W. F. Federman, Goodlsnd;
A. B. Peters, Mankato; J.L. Beal, Cove
City; j. W, Conway, Norton; d. M.
Relihan, Smith Center; A. D. Gilkeson,
Hays City; W, T. Stevens, Oberlin.
Seventh-S. d. Porter, Hutchinson;
G. W. Finch, Anthony; ]. A. Ray, We'll
liDgton; II. H. Isley, Kingman; ], s.
Caldwell, Leoti; Amos McClain, Wichita;
s. E. Jocelyn, Wichita.
The delegation is said to be composed
of thirty-fve Republicans, sixteen Popu-
lists, eight Democrats and one Prohibi-
ZIONIST.
The resolutions adopted are as sfolloWs.
"We the delegates Of the non- partisan
free silver voters Of the State of Kansas,
who find themselves unable to secure
the success OF bimetallism in the politi-
cal parties with which they have hereto
fore associated, believing it to be axiom
attic that the American people from
tradition and interest favor bimetallism
and demand the use of both gold and
silver as standard money at the ratio Of
16 to l, and realizing that the people
imperatively demand immediate affirm
The advocate., 1896-07-22

establishment Of a single gold standard;
therefore, with full faith and conf
dence in the ability Of this great nation
to legislate for us on this as on all other
questions without dictstion from for
eign financiers or without awaiting the
action OF foreign psrlisments, be it
"ReSoEUeG, That we are unreservedly
in favor of honest money; unalterably
opposed to every measure calculated to
double the purchasing power Of one
part Of our currency and destroy the
debt-paying power Of another; that we
favor all measures designed to maintain
inviolate the coin obligations of the
United States; that we denounce all
parties who ask for the suffrage Of the
people upon the argument that the
money question is beyond the compre-
hension Of the masses, parties and in
dividuals, who in the seclusion of gold
boarding privacy, assume to dictate to
free people money system, which in
its now evident consequences means
bondage and dependence more direRul
in its effects upon the happiness, pro-
gress and prosperity Of humanity than
any form Of slavery the annals Of his
tory record.
"ReSOyUed, That this greatest depres-
sion Of business the world ever saw,
commencing in 1873, reaching and in
vsding every department of industry
and every avenue of commerce, depress-
ing every quarter Of Europe and Amer
lea, is due to the vicious financial policy
which refused silver admission to the
mints as standard money and without
warrant OF constitutional law discontin-
ued its use as redemption money, thereby
destroying one-half of the volume of the
money Of ultimate payment.
"ReSOlUed, That we indorss and COM
mend the course Of Henry M. Teller and
his heroic associates who, in the late Re-
publican convention, were strong enough,
brave enough and wise enough to sun
der party ties and lifelong associations
rather than be disloysl to the truth,
honor and traditions Of their party, and
who, true to the party of the Great
EmRncipator. refused to bow down and
worship the golden idol Of un-American
interest and un- American sentiment.
"ReSOIDed, That we pledge them our
earnest support and cooperation in
bringing to a successful termination the
battle they have 80 gallsntly COM
menced, and that our delegates to st.
Louis are hereby instructed to confer
and work with them for the most effec-
tual union Of all voters who favor the
unlimited free coinage of silver and gold
at the ratio of 16 tol.
"ReSOl0ed, That while we viii not
dictate positively to our delegates whom
they shall support for the Presidency at
the st. Louis convention, yet we believe
that since the Hon. W. J. Bryan has an
untarnished and unchsnging record on
the silver question and that he is an un-
compromising enemy OF the single gold
standard, we instruct the delegates to
vote for w. J. Bryan for the nomination
for the Presidency"
On motion Of Webb McNslI the dele
CATION was instructed TO vote as unit.
There was some opposition to the
nrOnoaition 70 Form n nagv vart,, o,o,ov,
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08
nom HIGHW4rMEs.
Two Negroes Hold mp Man on tue Goa
and Rob Him.


and Rob Him.
About 10 o'clock Wednesday night
William jackson and John w. Thomas,
both colored, accosted William Glare,
an inotfensive negro, at Water and King
streets, and after short conversation
Knocked him down and robbed him of
81. When they had him down they
used him pretty roughly.
Clare's cries were heard by Officers
Lucas and Davidson, who were at
Front and Market streets.
The officers ran to Water and King
streets, but when they reached there
the highwaymen had fled. But the
officers continued in pursuit and caught
the men, and also Boyd Cook, col
ored man from New York, who was
with them, at Market street bridge.
The trio were sent to the police
station, and were given hearing on
Thursday in the municipal court. Boyd
Cook proved that he was not connected
with the affair and he was discharged
jackson and Thomas were each found
guilty and each was sentenced to one
year at hard labor and required to pay
fine of SlG0 and the costs of prose,
cution.
Officers Lucas and Davidson will be
given merit marks for their quick
work in running down the outlaws.
1t is thought that jackson and
Thomas belong to the gang of highway
men, which has been located in the
woods between Maryland avenue and
Elsmere.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

who are supporting Mckinley are
opposing organized labor, but do say
that all the people who are opposing
organized labor are supporting Me-
Kinley."
Mr.. Handy dwelt at length on the
money question, and in the course OF
his remarks quoted portions OF a
speech made by Hon. Charles b. Lore
in Congress. AT the conclusion of his
remarks ne was loudly appiauded.
Tho Rev. Alexander Kent Of Wash
ington, d. c.. followed Mr.. Handy.
The speaker began his remarks by
referring to the money question, and
in the opening quoted from letter
written by William Mckinley, in
which he had said be favored the free
and unlimited coinage of silver. Con
tinuing, he spoke in part as follows:
- believe the rank and file in either
party arc honest and desire to vote
honestly. The trouble is that they
have looked at the matter fro IN
different points Of view.
IF We desire to deal honestly with
each other We have measures which
enable us TO do 30. The money yard
stick is variable yardstick. Tho
money is not always the same. The
pound weight draws down always with
the same weight, but the money is one
thing to-day, another thing to morrow,
and etill another thing next year.
Suppose we had one thousand millions
Of dollars to transact the business OF
the country, how would you find the
value of a dollar? Why YOU would
have to say it amounted TO ona one
thousand millionth Of the whole. Then
if you take away $500, 600. 600 then you
would find the value of dollar to be
one iye-hundred- millIonth of the
whole.
THE silver dollar is approaching in
value every day. We want to have
free coinage of silver 80 that it will
increase the quantity Of money; fac
tories of the country will resume and
the business of the country will again
be revived.
'The labor of the country supports
the idleness of the country. and any.
thing that will give employment to the
millions who are idls will enable the
workingmen to get along better than
they are to-day. What we. want il
employment. l would be willing for MY
salary to have less purchasing power,
"ooie biNo chPio1 iupht w tht
idle millions.
~ am for free silver not only be.
cause | believe it to be to the best
interests Of the working man but for al
classes of society.
Pm hopeful in the midst of this
struggle. believe William j. Bryan
is the grandest exponent of rea
Democratic principles. but il he
shouldn't come into the White HOUSE
this time, this cause is not going ia
fail. 1t stands fer right. -
Mr.. Kent concluded his remarks b,
dwelling on the silver question, re
ferring particularly to the mining o.
silver, and stating that it costs more
than 81 to mine every silver dollar.
Owing to the lateness Of the hour
there were no other speeches and tn,
meeting concluded by giving thre,
cheers for Bryan and the whole Demo
cratic ticket
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Milford, Oct 2.-Henry w. Stewart,
a prominent citizen of this town, died
yesterday at the age of IA. A very
remarkable thing is that, though on.
joying good health for one SO old, Mr..
Stewart told friends that he would not
live but very few days. The friends
fssured the old gentleman of his good
health, and said his likelihood dying in
few days seemeu very improbable,
but Mr.. Stewards belief could not be
altered. lie retired Wednesday night
in APPARENTLY perfect health, and next
morning was found dead in bed. Heart
disease caused his death.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Mas Maggie E. Cunningham and
Harry Eisler. both of Wilmington,
were married Wednesday afternoon by
the Rev. M. X. Fallou of ST. Paul's
Catholic Church. Miss Katie A. Gun
ningham, sister of the bride, was
bridesmaid, and Harry Greby, was
groomsman. The bride wore pretty
gown of white silk trimmed with laces
and ribbons and the bridesmaid wore
gown of lowered organdie. Mr.. and
Mrs. Eisler left for trip North. On
their return they will reside at No. S26
West Second street.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Camden, N. j., Oct. 3. The worsted
mills of Ackroyd & Scull and Schei-
mer & Boyer, covering nearly half a
block, at Point and Pearl streets, were
destroyed by fire to-day. The flames
originated from spontaneous CON.
bustion in the wool picker room of
Ackroyd & Scul's mill. The two wills
gave employment to about 800 persons
and the flames spread so rapidly that
there were some narrow escapes, but
nobody was hurt. Ackroyd & Scull's
loss is estimated at $50, 900. Scheimer a.
Boyer lose about S35, 600, covered by
insurance.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Kingston, Mich, Oct. q. The boiler
in Nelson Mills saw mill, at Novesta,
exploded this morning, instantly kill
Ing Mr.. Mills, the proprietor, and
Jerry Lewis. Ezra Scriber was scalded
to death by steam and Ezra Duce was
so badly mangled and scalded that he
died shortly afterwards. Lewis head
was torn oil and carried 500 feet from
mis- body. The boiler, which was an
old one, had been condemned as unsafe.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

San Francisco, CAL. Oct. 1.-The
Empress OF China brings news of the
robbery, at Shanghai. OF the paymaster
of the United states ship Boston Of
81, 600, by two able seamen named Hen
ricksen and Cooney, both from this
city. The thieves escaped after their
bold robbery but were captured at
Negasaki.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

The building COMMITTEES OF City
Council has decided that Riddles
Chapel may be removed from its
present location TO Riddles road, ap-
plication for permission to remove it
having been made recently by William
NJ. Field and refused by Deputy Build
ing Inspector Price, who understood
that as it was frame building it
could not be moved. But the structure
is outside the limit in which that law
applies and it will be removed and
alterations costing 81, 2TS will be made.
building Inspector Grub Friday morn
ing granted permit for the work.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Special Correspondence OF Gazette and Journal
New Castle, Oct. 3.-About 300 per-
sons entered the Jail yard to-day to see
the whippings. Nine persons Rugged the
post and felt the gentle patter of the
cat upon their barred backs Three per-
SOUS also bent their backs in the pill.
lory. Those who stood in the pillory
were Arthur q. Webster and James
Mitchell, both white men, who we're
convicted OF breaking into and entering
the house of John ii. Banning. They
also received 40 lashes each. William
Rothwell, colored, stood one hour in
the pillory and received 20 lashes for a
like charge. The remainder of the
culprits, who are negroes, we're dashed
as follows: George Collins, larceny,
five lashes; William Frazier, larceny,
20 lashes; George Robinson, chicken
thief who has been there before, &c
lashes; Samuel Williams, 10 lashes
William Thomas, 10 lashes; and Will
liam Smith. ~ lashes.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08
BEQuEsT OF $1,000.



the II. q. Orphan Asylum.
The will OF Margaret Q. McCredy.
who died September 23d, at her resi-
dence, Tenth and Bainbridge streets,
Philadelphia was admitted to probate
by Register Smithers on Friday. Let.
ters tesiamentary were granted to
Archbishop Ryan. The will disposes
of an estate valued at upwards of
500, 600. In addition to other requests
Mrs. McCredy bequeaths 'To the Ro.
man Catholic Asylum in the city OF
Wilmington, Del, 1000 for the sun.
port and maintenance Of orphan chill
dfen."
The Roman Catholic Asylum is
under the direction OF st. PETERS Pro.
Cathedral, female orphanage being
in this city. and a male orphanage at
Rey bold station.
When Vicar General Lyons at the Pro.
Cathedral heard the good news this
morning he was highly dehghted. Tho
money will be very acceptable to the
asylum.
Mrs. McCredy leaves the residue of
her estate to Archbishop Ryan and his
successor or successors to be used "for
the maintenance of the asylum or
protectory for youth now in process Of
foundation under the auspices and con-
troll OF the Roman Catholic Church."
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

The receivers of the Wilmington
Dental Manufacturing Co. have filed
in the United States court here their
quarterly report ending July 9th.
According to the report the collections
were $50 l56 SO; disbursements, 500,
345. 36. The balance May LIST was $50,
397. Oh, and the balance July 9th was
S47, 20S. 60.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Elkton, Md, Oct. 1.-The will OF
DR.. Henry II. Mitchell was admitted
to probate to-day. Henry M. McCul-
Tough and W. Arthur Mitchell are the
executors. Tho estate is valued at
$50, 600 After few specific legacies
the estate is equally divided between
his heirs at law.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

London, Eng, Oct. 3.-William
Morris, designer, poet and author
who during recent years proclaimed
himself socialist, died this morning.
He was born in 1884.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

In orphans court on Saturday W.
II. II. Clark was appointed guardian
of William Rollins The Equitable
Guarantee aud Trust Co. received
permission to expend part OF the real
estate OF Maggie Shaw. Henry G.
Conrad was appointed guardian of Ida
L. Stewart.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Middlesboro, KY, Oct. Thomas
Newkirk and Henry Ashcraft fought a
duel last night with Winchesters They
both were Huitors of Mary Dean. Both
men were killed.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Maxwell Matthews of No. S2I King
street, while hanging up meat Fri
day afternoon caught his arm on
meat hook, which went clear through
the arm. DR.. W. r. Miller dressed the
injury, which is not serious.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

Letters testamentary on the estate of
Isaac u. Saxton have been granted to
Robert G. Fraim.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1896-10-08

it is the very best country in the
world. We have here skilful men and
women ready and willing to work.
With the best people why shouldn't we
prosper? There is no natural reason
why We should not be leaping and
bounding along the road of prosperity.
There Is no natural trouble. Then
there must be some governmental
trouble. We claim that there is some
thing wrong with what the govern
ment is doing.
1.-THE Republican party says let us
have higher tariff and let the money
alone, while what the Democratic
party says is the reverse. 1t is reduce
the taxes and make the money more
plentiful.
"We have had for the last three
years gold standard condition. IL
you are satisfied with the present
prosperity vote for the gold standard /;
IL you are not, vote for more plentiful
money. II silver dollar is dis
honest dollar, am for silver. stand
with the Constitution, which mentions
gold and silver. We want dollar that
is the same to-day, yesterday and all
the time. That is an honest dollar,
and that lie what We stand for. The
value Of everything in it's commercial
sense depends upon supply and de-
mand. When you take gold alone the
fluctuation in the price of gold makes
a huctuation in everything But il
you have gold and silver, the one
serves to counterbalapce the other.
Gold and silver are huctuating all the
time. Gold always runs to the lowest
level of prices. If we put our prices
down here the gold comes flowing over
from England, while If we put prices
up tho gold flows the other way.
SHOW me a man who is opposing
organized labor and | will show you d
man who is supporting William Nc.
kinley.S / don't say all the people
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
The Platform Adopted.

The majority report of the resolutions
committee endorsed Cleveland, Villas
and Mitchell and declared for tariff
for revenue only. The financial plank
read as follows:
We believe that the demands of a COM
merce built upon the broad and enlight-
encd doctrine Of free trade, requires a cur
rency that cannot be discrcdited in any
civilized country.
Realizing this logical demand for the
best money for international trade real
i2ing also the dangers of a fiat currency in
domestic use; and aware that the present
condition of commercial distress calls for
the patriotic and sturdy maintenance Of
national honor and financial integrity, we
declare ourselves opposed to the free and
unlimited coinage of silver, and in favor
of gold, the highest monetary standard of
the world.
A minority report in favor Of free
coinage was offered, but was rejected
1913 to 217. The majority report was
then adopted by the same vote. The
following delegates at large were then
elected: William +. Villas, Madison ;
Edward S. Bragg, Fond du Lac; James
G.. Flanders, Milwaukee; James j.
Hogan. La Crosse.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
ALTGELDFOR GOVERNOR
Renominated by Acclamation
10y the Illinois Democratic
Convention.
Declared He Did Not Want II.
but the Honor Was Thrust
Upon Him.
Resolutions Favoring Free Sill
YER Adopted by a Unani-
nous Vote.

PEORIA, Ills, June 24.-Altgeld and
free silver carried the day in the DEM
Ocratic state convention. The former
was renominated for governor by accla-
nation and the platform was adopted
unanimously. The balance of the
state ticket is as follows: Lieutenant
governor, Monroe g. Crawford, Union
county; secretary Of state, Finnis E.
Downing, Cass county; auditor, w. +.
Beck, Richland county; treasurer, Ed
ward @. Pace, Washington county; at
torney general, George A. Trude, Chi.
cago.
The convention was in session only q
Attle over five hours. Nearly all the
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
Democratic State Convention
Adopts a"Sound Money"
Platform.
Silver Developed Unexpected
Strength, but Still Lacked
a Majority.
Delegation to Chicago Includes
General Bragg and Sena-
tor Villas.

MILWAUKEE, June 24.-Free silver
developed unexpected strength in the
Democratic state convention. The gold
standard adherents were supposed to
be overwhelmingly in the majority in
the Wisconsin Democracy, but when
the test vote came on the adoption of
the minority and majority reports from
the committee on resolutions the silver
men were found to number 1873 Of the
345 delegates i'll the convention. The
delegates at large to the national
convention are all gold standard advo-
Gates and are headed by Senator Will
lam f. Villas and General Edward S.
Bragg. The district delegates chosen
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
VIII Visit Mckinley Tuesday.

CLEVELAND, o., June 25.-A call for
meeting of the Republican national
convention notification committee in
this city next Monday has been issued.
On Tuesday the committee will go to
Canton and officially notify Mr.. Nc
Kinley of his nomination. The speech
will be delivered by Senator Thurston,
the chairman. Hobart will be officially
notified of his nomination for vice pres
ident on July Z.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
GENERAL MACEO IN HAVANA.
An American official Meets Him in the
Heart of the City.


Heart of the City.
New YORK, June 24.--The World
says: William Ryan, collector of in
ternal revenue for the Eastern district
of Virginia, who has just returned from
Cuba, said that in Havana he had a
personal interview with General An
tonic Maceo, the commander -in-chief
of the insurgent forces stationed in
Pinar del Rio province. According to
Mr.. Ryan, General Maceo was in the
very heart of Havana city last Monday,
and, more than that, had his picture
taken and handed copy of the same to
Mr.. Ryan so that he might show it to
the PRESIDENT and TO General Lee
Maceo came 10 tl,9ana and q friend
conducted Mr.. Ryan to the place Of
meeting. Maceo was in disguise.
The pioneer press. (Miller, Hand County, S.D.) 1893-190?, 1896-06-25
GOLD DELEGATES SHUT OUT
Ohio Democratic Convention VIII Adopt
the Unit Rule.

COLUMBUS, June 24.-The preliminary
meetings showed that the silver men
have almost 900 of the 675 delegates in
the Democratic convention. At the
district meetings the silver men carried
II of the congressional districts and the
gold men 4. The committee on resolu-
tions and other committees, including
the state central committee, stand II 70
4. The Ohio delegation to Chicago,
when the delegates are all chosen, will
probably stand 3S to for free silver,
although the silver men claim 40 to g.
With their large majority in this con-
ventiOn the silver men intend to in
struct the Ohio delegation for free coin
age and to vote as unit so that the
gold districts will be shut out.