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The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-11
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
Sketch OF the Life OF the Nebraska
Statesman Nominated for
the Presidency

History has repeated itself in the in
stance Of the nomination by the Demo-
cratic National Convention of William
Jennings Bryan of Nebraska for President
OF the United States. Sixteen years ago in
a Republican National Convention James
A. Garfield made a speech nominating
John Sherman OF Ohio. The cheering DEL
egates forgot Sherman and, charmed by
eloquence, named the gifted orator, Gar
field, the standard-bearer of the party.
Thursday morning the nomination of
Richard Parks Bland for President by the
Democratic National Convention seemed
to be foregone conclusion. Bryan was
hardly mentioned as dark horse Thurs
DAY the 'Black Eagle of Nebraska, "as he
is called at home, addressed the CHICAGO
convention, and his eloquence carried him
at once from place in the ranks to the
top of the wave of popularity and stam-
peded the delegates in his favor. He was
not an active candidate prior to Thursday:
not one shouted for HIM on that morning.
but that night the whole convention
shouted bryan" The candidate is ten
years younger than Grant was when he.
ran for President the first time. William
]. Bryan is only Sc years of age. He has
been championing the cause of free silver
for the last fifteen years.
William Jennings Bryan was born I'M
Salem, H., March 10, 1860 He was grad
uated from Illinois College at Jacksonville
in 1881 To make his way through the
Union College of Law at Chicago he
worked in Lyman Trumbulls law Office
and became favorite with that distin.
guished iurist.
From his earliest years he had fancy
for public speaking, which developed his
oratorical powers. In 1880 he won second
prize as the representative of Illinois Col
lege in the State collegiate oratorical con-
test. He was valedictoriau of his college
class and came within one vote of being
elected to the position in the law school.
From 1880 he spoke in political campaigns.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-11

the coming campaign. His brilliancy ard
occasional magnetism make him an ideal
candidate, especially when his integrity
and personal worth cannot be ques-
| toned"
ut is measures, and not men, for which
we have contended, and if we do not get
all the measures which have been sought,
we will, by the election of Bryan, at least
be able to strike light by which we shall
see our way clear to the ultimate triumph
OF the people over their oppressors."
The Ex-Governor has sent his congratu-
lations and tender of support to the norni-
nee.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-11
BRYAN is CONSIDERABLE.
In the Event of Election He VIII
Not Be a Candidate for
Second Term.


CHICAGO, ILL, July 10.-William Jen-
nings Bryan, the nominee of to-day's con-
vention, heard the news at his rooms in
the Clifton House, and received it without
any apparent show of feeling. His wife
was not present to greet him, for she wit
messed the extra ordinary demonstration
IN the hall that stampeded the convention
to the standard of her husband.
Together with few friends Mr.. Bryan
received bulletins that told him of every
move made in the political game being
played at the Coliseum. At this distance
unmoved by the stirring scenes enacted on
the floor of the convention, Mr.. Bryan was
Die to analyze the situation and figure
out the victory that appeared to be within
his grasp at an early hour this morning.
A party OF newspaper men were the
first to congratulate after the reception of
the bulletin announcing his nomination.
As the men gathered about him to shake
hands, Mr.. Bryan reached for a piece of
paper and wrote the following, which he
said was intended for the American peo-
pie:
''In order that / may have no ambition
but to discharge faithfully the duties OF
the Office, desire to announce that if
elected, L shall under no circumstances be
candidate for reelection"
This is not sudden resolution on nv
part" said Mr.. Bryan. II have had it in
my mind ever since my nomination has
been considered by my friends as a possi
bility. L believe it is a good principle for
me to follow, and 1 shall live IN to if.
The Presidency is the highest honor that
can be bestowed upon any human being
by his country, and the power placed in
the hands OF the President of the limited
States is so great that there should he M
temptation thrown in his way to cansa
him to use it for his personal advancement.
"Mr. Cleveland, in his first letter of AZ.
ceptance, set forth the objections to sec
ond term in language so forcible that il
cannot be surpassed. President HAYES ed
vocated an amendment to the constitution
making the chief executive OF the United
States Ineligible for reelection. and a
similar amendment was advocated by
President Andrew Jackson.
Il desire to express my deep apprecia-
ton of the kindness shown to me by other
candidates. Ny nomination is due to the
peculiar circumstances which surround
this campaign and not to any superior
merit. In TACT, had the convention con-
sidered who was most deserving the lot
would have fallen upon another. / so
highly appreciate the responsibility inn
posed by this nomination that ] have
avoided making any promises or pledges
to any person."
After indicating this declaration Mr..
Bryan accepted the congratulations that
were rendered, and IN a few moments it
" Qc ~ ~
accommodates those who were surging to
get IN. In response to appeals Mr.. Bryan
took position in the lobby and for almost
an hour shook hands with the crowds as
they passed in lsne.
Mr. Bryan was forced to say d few
words. He declared he felt highly hon.
ored by the convention, but asserted that
no words Of his could add to the work OF
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-11
WILD WITH ENTHUSIASM.
Omaha People Suitably Celebrate
the Nomination of the Editor
Statesman

OMAHA, NEBR., July 10.-From the
time the convention opened in Chicago
this morning there were crowds at ALI the
bulletin boards. In front of the World.
Herald Office, of which paper Mr.. BRYAN il
editor, tue street was packed with surg
ing mass OF humanity, and bulletins were
posted and announced by men stationed
at different points in front of the building.
AS each gain for Bryan cane in il was
greeted with mighty cheers.
Though not unexpected, when the first
bulletion saying Bryan is nominated''
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1896-07-11
CoLoRADANs SATISFIED.
Enthusiastic SiiverItes Already Fig
ure Out Majorities for the
Nebraska Statesman.

DENVER, Colo. July 10.-The nomina-
ton of Bryan was general surprise to
Colorado. and while the great DIS be.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
District Appropriation Bill.
CAPITOL TOPICS.
Labor Liquidation.

The House committee on labor yester-
day agreed to report favorably the bill
to adjust the accounts of mechanics, labor
ers and others Under the eight-hour law
with an amendment providing that the
amounts found due Hereunder shall be
paid through the mail, by Check or in
person to the claimants. The object of the
amendment is to secure to claimants the
full amounts that may be found due them
and prevent the transfer of the claims TO
agents and others for a consideration. A
subcommittee reported favorably to the
full committee Representative Southwick' 6
bill to prevent the products of convict la
Dor Icing sent from one state to another.
Pension for Mrs. Gresham.
The House committee on invalid pensions
has favorably reported bill granting a
pension of 500 month to the widow of Gen.
Walter .. Gresham, late Secretary of State
a Discriminating Duty.
Senator Elkins today introduced a bill
providing for discriminating duty of 10
per cent ad valorem, in addition to other
duties, on all merchandise imported on YES
sells not belonging to citizens of the United
States. The bill proposes the abrogaticn of
all treaties contrary to its provisions.
Mr. Aliens Cuban Resolution.
Senator Allen today reintroduced his reso-
luton requesting the President to recognize
the independence of Cuba, which was voted
down last Friday. 1t is joint resolution
and If it should he adopted by both houses.
would go to the President for his signature
or disapproval.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
Obstructive Tracks.

To the Editor of The Evening Star:
In the interest Of bicycle riders and the
safety Of the public in general 1 submit the
following with reference to the tracks being
laid on F street. The company is arranging
to put high curved rails at 9th and to con-
rect one set of tracks with the other The
street at this point offers many disadvan-
tages at best, and high rails will be daily
Inconvenience ard danger to thousands rid
ing wheels or driving in light carriages, and
the cause Of many accidents. On the other
hand, the curve will be used but rarely by
the railway company ard would serve as
well If ordinary grooved rails were used
Such rails would, to be sure, necessitate eX-
ceptfonal care on the part of railway en-
ployes when occasionally used. The public
must, however, use extraordinary caution
at all times IL the high rails are used A
similar curve is to be found at eth and
Pennsylvania avenue, which, although sell
dom used by the traction company has
caused many falls and break-downs. Idle
switches in front of Wizards Hotel are
another Illustration. c.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
A Singular Court-,Iar,,o1 Gaze

A court-martial case of unusual character
has been reported to the judge advocate
general Of the army 1t is the case of
corporal of the twenty-third infantry,
who was sentenced to reduction to the
rank of private for having kept his senti-
Eels on post for three consecutive hours
without authority and for having neglected
to relieve and post their relief in person.
The court-martial proceedings took place at
Fort Clark, Texas. The court found the
charge to be true, but attached no GRIM
iEality thereto. 1t appeared that the cor
poral, being in command of a guard at
Fort Clark, was so negligent that a guard
left his post and entered the guard room
and went to sleep in the corporars pres
ence without being detected, and later the
entire guard was found asleep by the off,
Ger Of the day. General Bliss. the depart-
ment commanders, In an order on the sub
ject, says: TIT is not understood how neg
lect of an important duty found to have
been actually committed became purged of
its criminality in this case. The evidence
fully bears out the allegations set forth in
the specifications. and the court properly
so concluded, bat its further sanction Of
this method of discharging guard duty is
emphaticaliy disapprpved." The cornoraI
will be released and reduced in rank. AL
though the authorities deem the sentence
too light for the offense,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
Wanted q Bonfire.

David Silverman is five years old, and
this morning about 10 o'clock he thought
he would make a bonfire for amusement.
He had nothing but some old paper, snd
had he made the fire in a back yard the
paper would have been consumed before
any damage could be done. But he went
to Mrs. Rosenzweig's house. 21S Az street
southwest and made the fire in the bath
rccm, where he thought he would be the
only one to enjoy it. He enjoyed 1t all
right, and so would some children In the
street had not the fire been discovered
before any Roadway was gained. An
alarm was sent in to the fire department
but the firemen did not have much worf
to do, and the flames were extinguishe<
before much damage was done.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
TESTIMONY ALL IN.
Suit for Damages Against the Local
Gas Company.


The taking of testimony in the case OF
Thomas G. Lansden against the Washing
ton Gas Light Company, John r. Mclean,
its president: Charles Il. Bailey, its secre-
tary; William b. Orme, its assistant Sec
rotary, ana Jonn Leetch, its general SUPER
intendent, was concluded today, and the
case will probably go to the jury late this
afternoon or tomorrow morning.
This is the case in which Mr.. Lansden, a
former employe of the company, sues for
$4,000 damages, alleging that the company
in February, 1884, had published in the
New York Progressive Age an article
charging him with falsely swearing before
congressional committees as to the cost of
making and distributing gas.
The article, he claimed, was predicated
on a letter to the journal written by Mr..
Leetch, and, upon the motion of counsel
for the defendants, Judge Cole held that
President Mclean and Mr. Orme could not
be held liable. The defense also claimed
that Mr.. Leetch never wrote the letter for
publication, and that the article was not
authorized or requested by the company
or by its officers. They insisted too, that
Mr.. Lansden was not accused of perjury
in the article.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
SCHEDULE OF PAY,
Secretary Herbert's Order Tint 1t
Shall BE Regulated Semi-Annually.

Secretary Herberfs Order That II
Shall BE Regulated Semi-AnnuaIIy.
Until the beginning of Secretary Her.
bert's administration 1T was the practice
at navy yards to fix the rates of wages OF
mechanics every three months, for each
department separately. 1t was found in
many instances that first-class mechanics
OF the same trade, working in different de-
partments of the same yard. received diff
ferent rates Of pay. Secretary Herbert
abolished this practice and directed that
but one schedule OF wages should be made
for the entire yard, and by an order issued
today the schedule Of wages hereafter will
be regulated semi-annually instead of quar-
| terly.
This order, stripped of technicalities OF
no interest to the general public, is az
follows:
In the interest Of economy, and to facili-
tate and simplify the work of preparing
and promulgating the schedule Of wage,
for employees under schedules A and IL AT
the different navy yards, Navy N.ro
Orders Form l. is hereby abolished, anc
IN lieu thereof Navy Yard Orders, Form l.
Revised is hereby substituted:
L The rates of wages of employees shall
conform to the standard of private es-
adjustments in the immediate vicinity of
the respective yards, and shall be deter.
mined semi-annually, to take effect on ths
LIST day of January and July of each year
q The commandment of each yard shall
appoint semi-annually, on the LIST day OF
May and the LIST day Of November of each
year, board of officers, who shall make
diligent Inquiry at the principal private
mechanical establishments in the vicinity
OF the yard as to the rate of daily wages
paid to the workmen of different classes
IN each trade or occupation included in the
trade schedule of the yard, and shall re.
port to the commandant the result of such
inquiries, and recommend rates for the paw.
ment of workmen of corresponding ciassea
and trades at the yard
3. The per diem pay shall be SO es.
tablished as TO be a multiple of s. When
the per diem pay as ascertained by the
board in any class of any trade or occupa-
ton is not Invisible by g. the amount shall
be increased decreased to the nearest
multiple OF ;, and when the amount il
equidistant from two multiples of y thG
higher amount shall prevail in determining
the pay.
~ When the board submits to the COM
mandant the proposed semi-annual sched-
u!e of wages, ii shall also make a separate
report stating in full all changes from the
previous approved schedule, which involve
an increase or decrease in the wages OF any
class of any trade or occupation, with the
reasons therefor.
IS. The commandant shall then forward
in duplicate, the proposed schedule OF
wages for the yard. approved by himself,
to the department for its revision and ap-
prevail, and when said schedule is approx
ed by the department il shall remain in
force during the ensuing six months.
The commandments of the respective navy
yards and the boards appointed by them
will hereafter be governed by the provi-
sions Of this order.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
DISTRICT IN CONGRESS.



Mr.. Babcock, chairman OF the House Dis
trict committee, yesterday presented fifty
one petitions. containing 615 Signatures of
citizens of Washington, urging the passage
OF House bill 800, requiring the lexington
and Soldiers Home Railway Company to
substitute a modern system of transit on
its lines in place of the horses row used.
Clubs and Liquor Licenses.
The Commissioners have returned to the
Senate District committee without approval
the bin amending the liquor law, S. 2IS3
They say: THE excise board is of the opin-
ion, in which the Commissioners concur
that all clubs selling liquor should be legal
ly required to take out license upon pay
ment of the fee provided by law"
The Sunday Rest Bill.
Senator Mcmillan has received a letter
from George S. Gibson corresponding Sec
rotary of the Epworth League of the Dis
trict enclosing resolutions adopted by the
league at a mass meeting held February IL
last urging the passage of the Sunday rest
bill. In the course of these resolutions it
is set forth: I'VE deprecate so-called per-
sonal liberty when this liberty seeks to
down the personal observance Of the Sab
bath"
District Appropriation Bill.
The subcommittee on appropriations hav-
IL charge of the District appropriation bill
held meeting this afternoon to discuss the
charities section of the bill. The commit
tee will proceed at once to revise that por-
ton of the bill in conformity with the in
structions of the House.
Instructors of the Deaf.
Mr. Dingley, by request, has introduced a
bill in the House Incorporating the conven-
ton of the American instructors of the
deaf, naming Professor +. NJ. Gailaudet and
associates as incorporators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
DISASTROUS Fire Mt Gruynuuiu.

Consul General billiard, at Guayaquil, re-
ports to the State Department that q dis
astrous fire occurred at Guayaquil Feb
ruary Il, in which eight blocks were en-
tirely consumed in what is called the new
city. The fire originated in the San ALI
gustine Church, very old and fashion
able church, and is supposed, the consul
says, to have been caused by negligence in
the care of burning candles. The loss is
stated at $1,5O0!OOO, about one-tenth in
insurance company does business there.
Great distress prevails among the poorer
classes, who have lost their all, and sub
scrfptions are being raised for their re-
lief.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
g IT.
FOR
q RI
LOOK OUT FOR THE GRIP.

LoOh OUT FOR THE GRIP.
All the Weather Conditions Favor the
Disease.
Look out for the Grip. The weather
conditions preceding an attack of the
Grip have invariably been the pres.
ent conditions and the thing to do
In to be ON the safe side. BE tareful
and don't catch cold. II you do catch
cold take care Of ii at once.
GRIP SYMPTOMS.
Sense of Illness, Pain or Soreness fin
the Head, Back, Chest, Side OF Limbs;
or Cough, Sore Throat, Cntarrh, In
nuenza, Profuse Flowing from the
Nose or Eyes. Itching and RcdnesS Of
the Eyelids, General Prost rntion and
Fever. Sometimes one and again nm
other symptom fs more prominent,
The appetite IL Impaired md the
nervous system unstruux. decreased
and run down.
'9s" meets the epidemic condition
and fs the cure for all it's ma m fiesta
lions. Taken early, cuts IL short
promptly.
"5s' breaks UP Cold that hangs on.
Small bottles Of pleasant peIIets-nt
your vest pocket; sold by drugSfsts,
i've for $1.OO. Humphreys Medicine
Co., III and lib William St., New
York. n
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
Asks q Divorce.

Cornelia Sims today petitioned for
divorce from Nicholas Sims. to whom she
was married at Annapolis, Nd, December
26, 1887. No children have been born to
them, and she charges that she was forced
to leave him December "a. 1889. because of
his cruelty and non-support. Attorney J. NJ.
Kicks represents Mrs. Sims.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05

Waltha414
w atchese
D2ass
Made by the American
Waltha4 Watch
CornpanK are the
best and r2a9st reliable
tirnekeepers made
i'm this or, amy other
country. 10y
Ask to see the name Riverside
or "Royal" engraved on the plates,
and always the word "Walthan."
fe22-s. tu& th3st-4O
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05

FOurth-Class POstmastera.
Thirty five fourth-class postmasters were
appointed today. OF these twenty-six were
to I'LL vacancies caused by designations
six by removals and three by deaths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
The Colored Y. NJ. c. A. Fair

The great success of the athletic exhibit
ton at the colored Y. NJ c. A. fair on
Tuesday night by the young men has
created popular demand for repetition.
ularly fine, and the skill of Masters Nashit
and Wormley was very meritorious for
youngsters of their tender years. The suc-
cess of the fair is increasing with each
night. Among those present last evening
were DIR. Shadd, Mrs catcher, Miss Nellie
Catcher and Mrs. Tucker.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05

lowed the Chicago gas trust to file a petition
for mandamus to compel the secretary Of
state to issue 1t a license to incorporate. The
writ was made returnab1e in October, but
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
One-HOrse Cnrs

The Commissioners TODAY issued tho fol-
lowing notice to the Anacostia RAILROAD
Company:
THE running of 'two-horse cars each
car to be under the charge of a conductor
not acting as driver, instead Of 'one-horse
cars without conductors, on the line of
the Anacostia and Potomac River Railroad
Company from Anacostia to 9th street,
washington, being deemed necessary for
the public needs, it is ordered that the
president of the said railroad company is
requested to show cause, if any, on or be-
fore the 1th instant why an order should
not issue requiring the discontinuance of
one-hOrSe cars on said line"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05
Appointed LabOrer.

George Lawrence has been appointed IL
borer In the Commissioners office, at ST
per year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-03-05

Douglass School Building.
The time for completing the Dougla,
School building has been extended to thr,
months.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-22

Johnny Dowd and Tommy jackson
were playing tag the other day, when
they became involved in a very heated
dispute Johnny said that something or
other was so because his papa had said
1t was
Tommy retorted that this something
or other was not SO because his papa had
said it wasn't. Issue being thus joined,
the dispute continued as follows;
Johnny-Well, my pa knows us much
as yourn.
Tommy-Huhl Mine knows twict as
much as yourn does.
JOHNNY don't think
Tommy-My fathers u lawyer, he is.
Johnny-Aw, what O. thatf My pa II
professor, and he knows lot o
things. Why, say with the crushing
emphasis of one delivering knockou
argument), my pa knows almost a
much as policeman
Tommy-Well, my pa-er-er-say
let's play tag. New York World.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-22

There is no danger from this disease
when Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is
freely given. 1t liquefies the tough
mucous and aids its expectoration. 1t also
lessons the severity and frequency Of
coughing, and insures speedy recovery.
There is not the least danger in giving
the remedy to children or babies, as it
contains no injurious substance. For
sale by all Druggists and Dealers-BEN.
SON. SMITH a. Co. Agents for III. |.
The Hawaiian star. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu]) 1893-1912, 1896-05-22

Whats ths?" said the Spanish gen
eral in deep Indignation. II thought l
told you to have those insurgent prison
ers killed."
81 did so, sir, replied the trembling
subordinate.
but saw them just now walking
about in entire safety.
"well, you see, general, we must
have misunderstood your orders. We
had the newspaper correspondents re
port them as killed. We did not under
stand that you meant to have it done IL
any except the usual way. washing
ton Star.