Arizona weekly citizen. [volume] (Tucson, Ariz) 1880-1901, 1896-09-05

OobLiS, SePt. zine lrisn nAtlOnR
convention resumed it's session at II
o'clock this morning. There were ru
mors of war on every side and little
prospects OF the harmony with which
the convention was organized. Rev
Father Flynn moved 70 appoint a com.
mittee OF arbitration, composed Of home
and foreign delegates, with instructions
to draft routes and platform to unite
all the factions of the Irish party. The
motion WIS greeted with enthusiasm
T. L. OConnor then took the flor. Hie
eloquence aroused the first breeze of tie
day. OConnor fercely attacked ''dis-
ruptionists who are fighting the convep.
ton with every dirty expedient.
OConnor's attack on the Hsalyites was
received with deafening cheers from the
Dillonites. Canon Murnsne, Of Lon
don, objected to O'Connor's language,
which he said was defeating the objec,
the convention had in view, bringing
about unity among Irishmen Of all Sec
tons. scene OF great disorder follow
ed. Murnane was ruled out of order
OCOnnor then resumed HE speech and
declared that the only way to kill dis
sension was to crush it by consent OF
the people.
HARTFORD. Conn.,, Sept. 2-The re
publican state convention today nomi
mated Lorin A. Cook for governor.
New YORK, Aug. 2S-Mors failures
last week in tie bicycle business have
revived discussion in trade circles con-
corning the condition OF one of our
youngest but very important industries.
There is no denying the statement that
the collapse of some of the porular
houses have bad q demoralizing effect
upon some OF the retail dealers, particu-
larry those handling the wheels manu-
featured by the many short lived con-
Germ. Regarding the Condition of the
trade at this time, Theodore 2. MerseIes,
q we'll known figure in Metropolitan cy-
cling circles, said yesterday: Among
the so-called manufacturers who enter
ed the bicycle arena this ear, we're num-
erous sssemblers with q capital vary.
from $4,000 to $4,000, totally without
experience in the bicycle industry, fillt
ed with the one idea that fortune
awaited them in the sale Of their pro-
duct, and with an almost insane desire
to secure untold wealth in one shor-
season. Agencies were placed by them
with men equally ignorant of the re
quirements of the trade, and with posi-
lively no faculties for handling the
business, or for attending to the trade
after the wheels were sold. No attempt
was made to maintain catalogue prices,
principally because their wheels were
listed at fictitious values, In order to
secure the prestige to be gainpd by the
placing OF their agency with few re-
put8ble deslers, enormous discounts
we're necessary. The majority Of their
representatives, however, were men with
out any commercial rating whatever.
The wheels had no reputation from the
start, there being no rock bottom price.
The agents were loaded up with these
wheels, the manufacturer continued to
assemble large quantities OF bicycles,
for which there was no demand. and the
medium OF the auction room was grasp
ed as their life preserver. The experI-
enced bicycle dealer should fully realize |
that Few concerns cannot successfully |
compete with the larger and more pro- |
gressive OF the manufacturers Of high |
grade goods. The bicycle dealer must |
needs use his best judgement in select
ing his line OF wheels, careful considers- |
ton being given to the character of |
goods manufactured, the reputation |
and experience of the maker and the |
value OF the guarantee. One point |
should not be lost sight Of, viz: that |
the purchaser looks to the agent to
make good the guarantee on the wheel \
he has bought, and should the dealer
represent any but a reliable concern, he
ia apt not only to be placed In an un-
enviable position before the expiration
OF the guarantee, but his local reputa-
ton is likely to be seriously impaired.
INDIANAPOLIS. Sept. "a bright
morning greeted the delegates to the
national gold democratic convention.
The city streets surrounding the hotel
were gay with bunting and flags. The
arrival OF delegates from nearby and Far
western states added to the general
confusion, and bands kept up a merry
round Of music. Bankers, merchants,
lawyers and railroad men formed the
great mass of delegates. All but four
states are represented with full delega-
lions. A railroad man estimated that
there were 5000 people, delegates and
strangers, in the city. An effort is
being made to force General Bragg out
4 the presidential race in favor OF Villas.
II Bragg remains in the fight General
John Q. Blacks name will be presented
by the Illinois delegation, which would
Iote for Villas in case Bragg is out of
way.
11.50 q. m.-Westher clear and warm.
Delegates arriving slowly. The hall is
decorated with gold emblems,
lowers and golden rod. Many delegates
nd those in the audience have golden
cd In their button holes. As prominent
nen enter they are enthusiastically o
heere1.
II noon-The Iowa banner is Just Y
srrieo in. Great cheering for Bragg.
12.l6-The Florida delegation ia just
nteripg with a Cleveland banner.
cheering throughout ths hall
1t is said decided effort ie being z
made to substitute the name of BlacK o
I IlllDols, for Bragg, making the ticket Q
Black and Buckner
1t is believed the proposition to adopt 6
resolution favoring legislation that .
'ill permit an income tax will be voted 4
own. q
The New York delegation with Gov. J
Tower al its head. is just entering. Il
Ulcers of delegates and audience.
The Massachusetts delegation is just j
utering. carrying three U. s. flags, and Il
given three cheers. u
The convention was called to order by
rem. Palmer st 1927 p. m. Prayer by a
;ishop White, of Indianapolis. Ell
12.33-Palmsr's remark, that be has "a
na honor Tn praside for "a time ovor ths | 81