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Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24

the Chicago convention embodied in the financial plank of it's platform the prin- ciples enunciated in the platform of the American bimetallic party, promulgated at Washington, D. O., January 22, 1896, and herein refterat ted which is not only the paramount, but the only real issue in the pending campaign, therefore rec ognizing that their nominees embody these patriotic principles, we recommend that this convention nominate William J. Bryan of Nebraska for president and Arthur M. Sewall of Maine for vice pres ident.
 The question as to who should present the paper to the convention excited quite 8 discussion.
 MT. A. J. Warner of Ohio favored hay ing some republican present it. He sug- gested Representative Towne of Mime sota, man who had walked out of the republican convention when 1t declared for gold
 MT. Irwin of Minnesota was next nam ed. After the discussion had proceeded for some time a member of the resolu- tions committee, rising to a point of or der, said as Senator Jones of Nevada was the chairman of the committee he should present it.
 w. H. Harvey of Illinois opposed Sem ator Jones because he came from silver state. A selection of man from such a section he regarded as bad policy. The opposition of Mir. Harvey and several others to Senator Jones brought the sen ator to his feet. He said that he~had never pushed himself forward, and did not intend to do so now. If 1t would add a single vote to have some one else pre- sent the report he hoped that such course would be adopted.
 MT. c. R. Scott of Nevada said that he had been selected by the subcommittee to make the report. He was now out of 1t, and would not present the report un- der any circumstances.
 Senator Jones Will Present It.
 It was finally agreed to have Senator Jones present the report and designate some one to read it. MT. Baker of Cali fornia wanted to have the report with held from the convention and the public until tomorrow morning. He wanted this done in order to give the committee appointed to confer with the populites a chance to meet. If the report was pre- sented today the business of the con and the delegates would return to their homes. He thought that the conference committee should be given a chance to meet the populists before the conven- tion went out of business. MT. Baker moved to delay the presentation of the report until tomrrow. The motion was defeated-yeas 10, nays 12.
 At the request of Mir Baker it was de- cided to withhold the platform and ad- dress from the convention until o'clock. The paper was meantime given to the press. The question of naming a dele gate to nominate Bryan and Sewall was was decided not to have the Chicago can didates nominated by an individual, as the resolutions of the committee reeom- mended such course.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24
THEY GET 10 4 SHOWDOWN Bryan Strength Developed on a
 Test Vote AND IT WAS 758 TO 564
The Majority Report Naming Senator Allen
 as Permanent Chairman Adopted.
SCENES OF CHICAGO ON A SMALL SCALE
It was O'Clock Before the Result Was Reached-Without Helmsman the Pop Went Aground Early and
 Often-Different Now.

St. Louis, July 23.-It was not until late in the evening that any substantial prog ress was made by the peoples party convention. All the morning and after noon were frittered away in disputes over contested seats and similar trivial matters. The business of the convention was further much hampered by the lack of familiarity with parliamentary law, with which both the temporary presid- ing officers seemed equally afflicted.
 It was nearly o'clock when decisive test of strength between the Bryan and anti-Bryan forces was brought about. It came up on the report of the committee on permanent organization. The Bryan men named Senator Allen of Nebraska for permanent chairman. The middle of the road'' and antl-Bryan men united upon MT. James b. Campion of Maine, stated to be one of the ablest parliamen- tarians in the body. On call of states the Bryan men carried the day by de- cisive vote of 758 to 564.
 The middle of the road" men yielded gracefully and Cyclone" Davis, the most active opponent of MT. Bryan, in- troduced MT. Allen to the convention. The permanent chairman soon restored order to the proceedings and pushed them along, previously making charac- teristic speech of an hour or more in duration. The committee on rules re- ported in favor of limiting the nominat- ing speeches tomorrow to ten minutes for proposers and five minutes for sec onders
 After some little opposition a commit tee on conference was authorized to meet similar committee appointed by the sil- yer party convention and at 10:05 p. m. the populists adjourned until tomorrow, when they may possibly succeed in adopting a platform, nominating ticket and adjourning.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24
IT IS TO THE HlLT.
Mr. St. Johns Reply to the Association An swered by Slashing Cut-A
 Bitter War Is On.

Atlanta, Ga, July 23.--The committee from the executive board of the Southern States Freight association had a confer ence today with Vice President St. John of the Seaboard Air Line in reference to cut rates, which that line has put in force from Baltimore to the south. MT. St. John stated that he would be pleased to hear any statement which the committee had to present, but he would ask the privilege of making his reply in writing later in the day, so the committee did all the talking. It was composed of President Thomas of the Nashville, Chattanooga and St. Louis; President George c. Smith of the Atlanta and West Point; Traffic Manager w. L. Guil- ladeau of the Old Dominion Steamship company; Traffic Manager Whitney of the Merchants and Miners Steamship company, and General Manager Scott of the Georgia railway. They asked MT. St. John to withdraw his cut rates, which threatened general demoralzation and vast loss of revenue to all lines in the south.
 In his written reply, which was handed to Chairman Thomas this afternoon, Mr. St. John recites what he declares to be the efforts of the Southern railway to crush the Seaboard with a view to de- feating competition. He concludes by asking: Shall it be the withdrawal of the Southern's new line of steamers be- tween Baltimore and Norfolk and the making of satisfactory through car ar- engagements, easily to be accomplished, and the saving of revenue thereby to the Southern and other lines, or shall it be the disrupting of all rates through thousands of miles of territory and con- sequent loss to it of millions of revenue, with the more speedy necessity for the reorganization of it's 0he Southerns) system? The problem Is theirs to solve, not ours. We do not fear either the problem or the Southern. Our cause is just, and sooner or later right will pre- vail"
 After MT. St. Johns reply was read the executive board appointed commit tee of nine to Formulate policy and re- port The committee was in session for nearly four hours. It finally recommend ed a sweeping cut of 80 per cent on all classes of freight from eastern points to Atlanta except on grain, wheat, flour, meat and hay. This will reduce the rate on first-class freight, such as boots and All lines are to charge full locals beyond Atlanta. Intermediate points such as Macon, Augusta and Columbia are to have a combination rates based on At lanta The Seaboard or the merchants of such cities will promptly ask the courts to interfere and prohibit a greater charge for a short haul than for a long haul. All rates throughout the south are bound to come down very soon and rates from the Ohio river gateways must be dropped, too.
 The war will cost all the railroad and steamship lines of the south heavily. Mir St. John would not say what the Seaboard will do. but it is understood that it will meet this cut and perhaps go tlA hat tan
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24
Killed His Father's Slayer.

Knoxville Tenn, July 23.-Deputy Sheriff Dave Rogers. who shot and killed Washington Smith in fight here last Thursday, was shot and killed himself by son of Smiths in Union county to- day. Rogers was released on bond and had gone home. Young Smith had sworn to avenge his fathers murder. and he killed Rogers on sight today. The affair feared that feud will break out between tho two families.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24
Navy to Co-operate in Quarantine.

Washington, July 23.-secretary Her bert has ordered Captain Crowninshield of the Maine to cooperate with the local authorities at Key West in enforcing the smallpox quarantine regulations In com plance with the request of Governor Mitchell of Florida. The Maine will pre- vent the ingress or egress of all infected vessels until relieved by the Montgomery, which has been ordered to leave Tomp- kinsville, S.. T., within forty-eight hours for Kew West
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24
Secretary Herbert Coming to Vote.

Washington, July 23.--Secretary Her bert announced today that he would go to Alabama to vote on August 3 for Johnston, the democratic candidate for governor He will then return to Wash ington and go on board the Dolphin for his annual Inspection trip.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-07-24


 Senator Butler moved the appointment of a committee of twenty-five delegates to confer tonight or tomorrow with a conference committee of the silver con- vention whose honored president now occupied a seat on the platform. (Shouts of mo, no, ad1ourn'C.
 MT. Branch of Georgia moved to lay the motion on the table. That motion was voted down and Senator Buffers motion was agreed to.
 MT. Burnham of Iowa offered resolu- tion for the appointment of a committee of one delegate from each state to con- slider and report in what manner the peo- ple's party can cooperate with other parties on the question of free coinage of silver. Referred to the committee on rules s-1
 The report of the committee on rules was then Q0 p. m) presented and read, but without acting on 1t the convention at 10:0s adjourned until tomorrow morn ing at 10 O clock.
The Press., 1896-12-03
ASHFORD.
Westford Correspondence.

Mir. and Mrs. W. P. Bidwell and MT. and Mrs. P. W. Mercy and daughter, Eva, of Stafford Springs, were at II. w. Morey's Thanksgiving.
 Friday, Nov. 27th, being the thirtieth anniversary of the marriage of MT. and Mrs. Harvey w. Mercy, their friends, to the number of about one-hundred assem- bled at their home in the evening to re- mind them of the fact, coming from Staf- ford, Mansfield, Union. Eastford, and Ashford. Oysters were served, followed by cake, pie etc., furnished by the guests. The time was passed pleasantly in soci- al manner with vocal and instrumental music, while those who wished had an op- portunity to "trip the light fantastic toe.'' John 5. Gray, in a few we'll chosen words, asked Mr.and Mrs. Mercy to accept, as a token of respect from their friends, two easy chairs and a center table. At late hour the company dispersed, wishing Mir. and Mrs. Mercy many happy returns of their marriage anniversary.
 Fat hog and pig stories are quite con- mon in the papers just at present, so we will try our hand in that line. Marc E. Lewis killed an April pig last week which dressed 32O pounds.
 Harvey Mercy has sold his timber lot to w. B. Demond of Stafford Springs and a steam saw mill will probably be at work on them soon.
The Press., 1896-12-03
2faMnrdvilla.
Homer Odell and family spent the da ia : Z IA

Homer Odell and family spent the day Atahis wtfe'sshome in Brinfeld. & Winter term of school commenced Mon- day with the same teachers as last.term. The weaving and finishing department of the s. w. Co.'S. mill is shut down for a few days. while new washer is put in. ..>,E. c. Moore and Herbert West. who work in Warren, Mass.t spent Thanks giving at their homes here. A. L. Duncan was home Thanksgiving from Worcester, where he is at work. He will move there very soon.
 Squirrels have been very plenty about here this season. About one hundred have been captured with L. Duncan's little dog, Grip"
 West Stafford.
 M. s. Tupper has sold his horse to Monson parties
 Norman A. Gold is this week the guest of his cousin in Enfield, Mass.
 J. A. and Mrs. Pease are entertaining 8 Boston friend, Mir. Fred White.
 Mrs. H. w. Eddy has come to stay for the winter with her daughter, Mrs. Ralph Brown. :
 Mrs. Avery Brown entertained her mother and sister, Mrs. c. R. Joyner and Mrs. F. M. Hunt, of Westfield, Mass. over Thanksgiving.
 Next Tuesday evening sale of useful and fancy articles will be held at the church. Among the the many attractions will be wonder tree and collation. served by the L. I. c. Come and get a good supper for dime.
 A social dance will be held at Wash- burns hall Friday evening. Music by Washhurn's orchestra, Tickets 50 cents. It has been long time since a social dance was held in West Stafford, and if this one is successful it will be the first of series.
 Thanksgiving day was observed in the usual way. Some of those away from home were c. R. Andrews and family in Staffordville Mrs. Dimock in Somers; Mrs. Mary Fuller, M. A. Gold and family in Monson. Guests in town R. H. Small, wife and son, from New London, at A. M. Patten's; E. H. Dimock and wife, B. A. Colhurn, wife and daughter, from Monson, at W. P. Pease; Mrs. Russell, from Monson, at E. o. Trues- dells; F, A. Lasbury and wife at w. D. Graves Albert and Wilbur Alberta at J. A. Pease; Misses Lottie Fairfield and Maud Pownall, from Hartford, at their respective homes.
The Press., 1896-12-03
MANSFIELD. GnPIovvf1Io

Edward Simonds has gone 10 Moving ton to work on farm for the winter.
 Charles Hobby and wife are at work in Amherst, Mass.
 Mrs. H. A. Mason has been spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. R. M. Barlow, at Westford.
 MT. and Mrs. Yeomans have been enter taining their son, John Yeomans, and family, from Hopedale Mass,
 Mrs. Herbert Bosworth has returned from few days visit at Rock Meadow.
 John Durham and family spent Thanks giving in Willimantic with his brother ; Herbert Bosworth and wife at Rock Meadow, with her father, Francis Ballou; Henry Mason and family at Westford, with Mrs. NasOn's mother, Mrs. R. M. Barlow.
The Press., 1896-12-03
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this hea0 6 cents per nnes) A. W. Walker offers this week Spec fal Bargains in Ladies' and Children's Caps and Hoods.
 A. w. Walker has received another lot of those Ladies' Figured Skirts at $2O0 tach.
 Large assortment of Bed Blankets and Comfortables, in all prices, at A. w.. Walkers.
 Fur Trimmings and Ladies' Collar cites at E. l.. Burr's.
 Just the thing for Christmas pres pnt to send to friend-a copy of Stafford Illustrated. Bound in paper 75 cents, in cloth $15O. At The Press office.
 Ladies wrappers and tea gowns at E. L. Burr's.
 Call at the Chicago Grocery and ex- anime that elegant silver tea set that is given away with tea
 Having bought wv. Lathrops stock of stationery, we have larger assortment than ever of fine correspondence paper. We now carry Samuel Wards Boston Linen and Bond, Chinese Linen, Old Berk- shire and amask Linen. An ass rtment that is hard to beat is to be found at The Press office.
 Those pictures that can be had for only 10 Oak Leaf Soap wrappers are fine. The Chicago Grocery has the soap for sale.
 A. l.. Howard will open on Saturday, Dec 5, a line of Holiday Goods. Call and examine.
 A large variety of Dolls at reasonable prices, at A. L. Towards.
The Press., 1896-12-03

and Mrs. Thomas A. Denman at his fath- er's in Norwich; Mrs. Fannie Scott and daughters, Lillian and Edith, at Stafford Alfred House with his brother in Union ; w. H. Hall and wife at Judge Holmans Wm. Buckingham and family at North Windham George Richardson and his mother at East Hampton. ..2 .e.. [MoOse Meadow eorrespondence.) o ". D. Ruby moved last Friday.
 Roaring brook school opens next Mon- day. ; ? 4.-.. se....... ,.--.
 Revival service at the Methodist church tomorrow night at 7.3O.
 COVENTRY.
 South Coventry.
 Rev. B. F. Perkins of the Congrega- tion church and Rev. l.. H. Massey of the Methodist church exchanged pulpits Sunday.
 The Ladies Association will meet with Mrss Perkins, Friday.
 Rev. B. F. Perkinss pent Thanksgiving with his aged mother.
 Among the young people who are teach ing out-of-town, who spent Thanksgiving at their several home, were: Miss Addle Perkins, Salem, Miss; F. E. Perkins, Plainfeld; Miss Sarah Boynton, Bran ford Miss Bessie A. Parker, Torrington.
 Miss Bessie A. Coleman, who has been spending several weeks at Hartford, re- turned to town last week.
 The Thanksgiving reunion of the c. M. Beebe family was held at Mrs. Cora B. Risley's in Hartford. Twenty-Five mem- bers were present. Mr. Beebe has nine ;children, i've of whom are married, and nine grandchildren.
The Press., 1896-12-03
TOLLAND,

Gen. Chas. M. Joslyn and family of Hartford spent Thanksgiving at Edmund Joslyn's.
 Harry B. Agard was home from teach ing school in South Coventry last week.
 Wm. Meacham, Jr. and Miss Clara Meacham of Monson, Mass, spent Sun- day at Mrs. Chas. Meacham's.
 The Endeavor Society held cottage meeting at Jos. B. Wards on Monday evening.
 The December term of Superior Court came together on Tuesday afternoon. . Chas. w. Holman and family, of Bridge. port, spent Thanksgiving at Judge Wm, ID. HOlman,s, -. .e: -,
The Press., 1896-12-03
S9MERS.

S9MEftS.
 The family of c. H. Tiffany of Willi- mantle were Thanksgiving guests at Wm. l.. Brainerd's.
 Miss E--ma L. Pease, of Springfield, visited her mother and sister, Mrs. w. 0. Pease over Thanksgiving.
 The Creamery Co. paid three and one- tenth cts. per space for October cream. The Company are erecting barn, for the accommodation of the superintendent, E. B. Little.
 Rev. 0. H. Ricketts and family spent Thanksgiving with relatives in Monson Mass.
 The funeral of Ed. Wardwell, 38, son of Jack Wardwell, was held Sunday at his late home in Battle street, Rev. c. H. Ricketts officiating.
 Mrs. Jerry WQrthington returned Mon day from Thanksgiving visit with her sister, Mrs. Chas. White, of Waterbury,
 The Cong'l Sunday School are commen- cling plans for Christmas tree.
 Oscar Keeney, 37, died very suddenly at his home in Somersville at an early hour Monday morning, His death came as shock to the entire community He attended church services on Sunday, and appeared in his usual health. Mr. Keeney was gentleman of striking personality, an earnest christian, being prominent in church affairs, and interested in every thing calculated to promote the welfare of the community. He represented the town in the general assembly in 1895, and was one of the firm of the Keeney Manqfact- uring Co. He was born in South Man chester, June, 3, 1859. He leaves a widow and three children, also father, mother, and five brothers.
The Press., 1896-12-03
ROCKVILLE.

A communication from Rock vile, sign ed by E. A. B. was received at The Press office this week. If the writer will send his name we will print the communication next week. Y~,<.
 E, s, Henry will leave for Washington Saturday: Private Secretary Paul Aok~ erley will leave Friday.
The Press., 1896-12-03
ONLY A9c.t

As long as they last, we ofrer this lot of Hot Water Bottles at 59 centss | Every bottle warranted. All physicians recop~ mend them, and every family can anord to have one at this low price.
 LATHROPS DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1896-12-03
We are selling regular
 $8.5O Jackets at $6.

mixed frieze, and black boucle jackets, all made up in fine $8,5o style and workman ship, the equal of any $8.5o jacket to be found, and every WOman's size.
The Press., 1896-12-03
Lathfrop's Cough Remedies.

First Of all; wear a Lung Protector, and you will not have any cold at all. Frog in your throat, 1Oc.. is a good medicine. Slippery Elm LozenGes, only 95o- per pound, for coughs and sore threats. If any of the above don't relieve you, our Syrup of Pine and Tar will certainly do it. Only a6c. per bottle.
 LATHROP's DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1896-12-03

When you get good thing-keep it. Cider is a good thing, and when you lay in a supply for the Winter, keep it from fermenting by using our Cider Preservative. It will keep 1t pure and sweet. It is perfectly harmless, and package just ze for one barrel. costs 25 cents.
 LATHROP'S DRUG STORE.
The Press., 1896-12-03

We are selling regular
 $6 Jackets at $4.67. black kersey cloth and mixed cheviot jackets, as per- feet and new as though they had just come from the mak- erS'o Warerooms. No mistake about the price, regular $6 jackets at $4.67, and every woman's size.
The Press., 1896-12-03
S. S.EH Al LL, 294 Main-St., next to P. O., SPRINGFIELD, MASS

E9Mney security
  five times that amount buying
The Press., 1896-12-03
WOman'S size.
We are selling regular

We are selling regular
 $12.5O Jackets at $9.45. ---black boucle jackets, lined all through with changeable tafeta silk lining, everything just as we say, they are $12.5o jackets anywhere they are found, and every woman's size.
The Press., 1896-12-03
Dr. Eaton has m on exhibition at his of-

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 Dr. Eaton has on exhibition at his of flee the skins of three large deer, which his father brought from the Adirondaekss
 A little daughter of Samuel Lee was attended by Dr. Nichols this week, anu a very peculiar trouble was discovered. The part affected was the leg, near the thigh, and an examination resulted in the removal of needle about two inches long: The point of the needle was to- ward the child's, body, and it was com- pletely imbedded in the flesh. There was nothing to show where the needle en- tered, and how and when 1t was done re- mains mystery.
 The. farce, Too. Much of Good Thing" will be presented both evenings of, f,the fair given by the ladies of the Con- gregational church, Dec. 15 and 16, with the following cast of characters: F.,
The Press., 1896-12-03
Underskirts.

We are going to sell two sorts of fast black satine un- derskirts that regularly bring $1.75 a garment, at
 $1.25 Apiece, until the lots we have are all gone.
 Both are made umbrella style, both are lined through out with warm fannelette, both have rufles, of course; nothing in the least the matter with them.
 But they are going quick--- what there is of them. Right aisle.
 FORBES & WALLACE,
 Main, Vernon and Pynchon streets,
 Springfield, Mass.
The Press., 1896-12-03

We are selling regular ,. $1O Jackets at $7.27. black boucle jackets with strapped seams, finished cuffs and collars, top-of-style jack cts, with everything about them right, and every wo- mans size,