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The herald., 1896-12-02

people are wiser than one man. Will It
prove true? Upon the answer to this
question depends our national future
I'm republic more than any other
form of government is 1t important that
the people should receive the completest
possible education in the science
upon which its future welfare depends.
If we would do our duty as citizens and
carry the nation safely through the per-
lis arising from want, from poverty,
from an over-crowded population, from
competition in labor, from discomfort,
from the influx of foreigners un-
unsed to self government, we
must study the science of govern
ment, we must also practice the arts of
the politician. the good must learn to
combine against the bad, and we must
become skilled in the methods of man.
aging political parties
The herald., 1896-12-02
WHIST PARTY

The Misses Norriese entertained at
whist last evening at their residence,
5l6 South Pearl street The house was
costly decorated in smilaX, chrysan-
themums and roses in profusion.
The first ladies' prize was chocolate
cup, won by Miss Ferries Second la
dies prize, after dinner coffee cup. won
by Miss Lee. First gentleman's prize
won by P. Neuman, sterling silver hat
brush Second gentleman's prize. won
by W. Pople hand-painted matchsafe
BOBBY prizes. silver napkin rings.
Those present We're Misses Bandholdt
Peatler, f. Peatler. Ferreas, Lee. Gar.
ber, Lawrence, Swieve, Mrs. Hawk
ford. Grieves, Messrs. Pedgrift, Var
Black Maiers. Newman. Norries. Hawk
ford. Pople, Knaffe Noriese, Hart.
The herald., 1896-12-02
HOME PRODUCTS EXHIBITION.
A Number of Well Known Firms Have
Already Secured Space.

Great interest is being shown by the
merchants and manufacturers Of this
city in the fair and exhibition of home
products to be given at Hazards pavil-
ion next month. Nearly all the space in
the lower floor has already been taken
and the room in the gallery suitable for
exhibition purposes is rapidly being en-
gagged.
The following firms have subscribed
for spaces in the home products exhibi-
tion and same have been allotted to
them; Meyberg Bros, l.. A. Farming
and Milling Co., Bishop & Co.. F. W.
Braun & Co., Chino Beetroot Sugar Co.,
Newmark Bros, Coulter Dry Goods Co.,
Lacy Manufacturing Co., Dinmore Soap
Co., y. L. Parmelee & Coo, l.. P. Degan
& Co., Southern California Cracker Co.,
Pacific Cycle Co, Craig. Stuart & Co..
Easton, Eldridge a. Co., Pioneer Rool
Paper Co, M. A. Newmark & Co.. Bos-
ton Dry Goods Co., Germain Fruit Co..
Maier & Zobelein. L. A. Iron and Steel
Co., l.. A. Soap Co., T. Frank McGrath.
Harris & Frank, James Hill & Sons Co.,
Taylor Bros. Bartlett Bros, l.. A. Elec-
trio Co., r. w. Pridham, c. Laux & Co.,
l.. A. Lighting Co., Cudahy Packing Co.
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AT THE THEATERS

ORPHEUM.-The matinee at this
house today will afford the school chill
dren who are enjoying a vacation the
opportunity of seeing one of the best
children's shows the Orpheum has ever
given. Lavater's dog orchestra is
whole show in itself, and is one of t/e
funniest sights imaginable. Then there
are the famous Quaker City quartet,
with the musical blacksmiths and sing
ing tramp; Howard and Bland in their
humorous sketch, The Rube and the
Kid; Detroit brothers, the sensational
acrobats; the wizards of the banjo, Mays
and Hunter, and the breezy team of
grotesque comedians. Nelson, Glinser-
etti and Demonio. 1t is a roaring show
from first to last, and will furnish
amusement without end.
All prices of wallpaper greatly reduced
A. A. Eckstrom. 324 South Spring street.
The Scent silver piece weighs 1875
grains.
The herald., 1896-12-02

A LETTER FROM BRYAN.
He Has No Doubt OF the Ultimate Vic
tory of the Cause

A few days after the recent national
election B. H. McGinley of this city
wrote a congratulatory letter to the
Hon. William Jennings Bryan of Lin 8.
coin, Neb., about the campaign which
had, just then closed, and yesterday Mr.
McGinley received the following reply:
LINCOLN, Neb., Nov. %, 1896
My Dear Sir: I am in receipt of your
favor and appreciate your words of en-
couragement and expressions of good
will.
I also beg to thank you for the interest
you have taken in the campaign and for
the aid you have given. The conscious
ness of duty done must sustain US until
we see the triumph of our cause.
I have no doubt of ultimate victory.
Yours truly, w. j. BRYAN.
The herald., 1896-12-02
A PLEASANT DINNER.

Mr. and Mrs. Albert II. Bush enter
tanned at dinner last evening at ther
pretty home. 1852 Monmouth avenue, in
honor of the Hon. and Mrs. Frank CavIs
of Minneapolis.
The house was prettily draped in smi-
lax and La France roses.
The dining table had very pretty
centerpiece made of maidenhair fern,
dotted here and there with blood red
carnations.
The chandeliers and buffet were ar
tistically decorated with smilax and
chrysanthemums.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Howes were a;zo
present.
The herald., 1896-12-02
INFORMAL BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

able surprise at his residence on West
Sixteenth street last night. At s
o'clock a number of guests arrived and
took possession of the house
An informal musical program was in
dulged in ard refreshments were served
during the evening. Those present We're:
Mr. and Mrs. Daniels, Mr.. and Mrs.
Plumber, Mr.. and Mrs Hartwell, Strony,
Mcneil. Brooks, Bushford. Mckeever.
Whiffen, Mrs. and Miss Abbott, Misses
Holmes, Culkins and Mr.. C. c. Ashley.
The house was decorated in smilax
md roses.
The herald., 1896-12-02
HERE AND THERE.

Miss Katherine Kemper entertained
Informally last evening at her home on
West Twenty-third street.
The young ladies of Emmanuel Pres
byterian church will meet this afternoon
at the residence of Mrs. W. j. Chiches-
ter. GA Burlington avenue. to complete
preparations for the Christmas bazaar
to be held on Friday and Saturday of
this week
The herald., 1896-12-02

Adams street in honor Of her daughter.
Mrs. p. c. Severance. who is visiting
her The house was tastefully deco
rated in smilax, roses, and carnati'nls.
Among the guests were. Misses
Merrill. Lee, Wade, Poindexter, Hooker,
Bishop. Peal and Mrs. Seymour
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solid for Mckinley. When the tern
tories We're reached New Mexico cast
one vote for Allison and five for Nc
Kinley. Alaska wound up the roll by
casting its newly conferred four votes
for Mckinley. The absent delegate
from New York. Mr.. Parkhurst. here
appeared and by unanimous consent
cast his vote for Morton, making the
total vote: Morton 50; Mckinley II.
SCENE OF EXCITEMENT.
All Of the states having been called.
the president stated before the an
nouncement Of the result that applica-
tion had been made on him for recog
milton by representatives of the de-
feated candidates to make a certain
motion. He believed it would be the
fairest way to recognize them in the
order in which the nominations had
been made. He then announced that
William Mckinley had received 6611s
votes, and the scene of an hour before
was repeated. Delegates and specta-
tors arose and cheered and waved flags
and banners and the pampas plumes
of California; the band struck up my
Country, 'Tis of Thee" and cheers and
hurrahs rent he air. There was not a
single one of the $4,000 or 10000 people
in the great hall who did not do his or
her best to swell the sounds of jubilee
and to join in the grand popular DEM
onstration in favor of the successful
candidate. The women were as en-
thusiastic as the men. 1t seemed as If
I,n tn.1 ps,,p p,,I
orderly proceedings would never more
be attempted. One young man on the
platform waved on the point Of the ma
tional banner cooked hat such as the
conqueror of Marengo is represented
as wearing. This symbol of victory
added, If possible, to the enthusiasm
and the noise was swelled by the BOOM
ing of artillery outside.
At last the president got a chance to
continue the announcement of the vote.
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THE NEW CASABIANCA,

Tom Platt stood on the burning deck,
When all his gang had fled;
The waves that washed the battered wreck
Rolled high above his head.
Yet, grim and sullen, there he stood.
Out in the awful storm;
His face looked like a chunk Of wood
Upon ''dummy's" form.
The waves rolled on, he would not 60,
Because he couldn't swim,
And there was not man below
To throw a line to him.
He called aloud: "say, fellers. say,
Must l go down alone?"
Then came those mockng words from
quay:
'Tve troubles Of my own.'
''Speak, fellers," once again he cried:
"Will no one sink with me|
The people, as one man, replied:
go call on Tammany!"
The wild wind took away his breath,
And tossed his rumpled hair;
To stay he knew was certain death,
His warning had been fair.
Then yet again his voice he found:
"Oh Clarkson. where Is he?
Will no one stay here and be drowned
VIII no one bolt with me?'
The waves rolled DER the ancient raft,
And tossed its stern on high;
Yet Platt stuck to the creaKing craft,
Determined there to die!
There came a boom like thunder sound
And Platt-oh where was he?
Ask of the winds that strewed the ground
With parts Of Saint Loo-eel
Cleveland Leader.
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that It would be necessary to appoint
two committees to walt upon the nomi-
nees for president and vice president
and notify them OF their nomination and
he requested the delegations from the
various states to choose two OF its mem
bers to act on these committees. which
he said would meet tomorrow morning
at the Southern hotel.
The result of the ballot for vice.
president was announced by the chair
as follows: Hobart. 533is; Evans, 277k;
Bulkeley. 80; Lippitt. s; Walker, "a:
Reed, 3; Thurston, 2: Fred. Grant, 2;
Dcpew. 3; Morton. 1. Absent, %.
The chair then formally declared Gar
rett A. Hobart. Of New Jersey, the
nominee of the convention for vice
president Of the United States and the
convention adjourned sine die at 7.5l.
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votes were reached when the halves d.
vided equally between MvKinley and
Morton. Then came quite a number OF
breaks for Mckinley and three absen-
tees were voted in the 29th district. John
r. Parkhurst and both the alternates.
Charles NJ. woodward and Charles T.
Andrews. The poll resulted in show
ing the vote to be exactly as announced:
Morton "a: Mckinley II.
When Ohio was reached the requisite
number of votes were given to nominate
Mckinley and the convention recognize
ing the fact without announcement,
broke into cheers. Texas votes 81 Nc
Kinley; 5 Reed; 8 Allison, and one alb
sent.
Pennsylvania voted Mckinley 6; Quay
IS. Virginia voted Reed l. Mckinley 23
All the rest of the roll Of states went
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at last quiet was restored and the call
of states was resumed and ]. Madison
Vance, of Louisiana, a oo.orei delegate.
was recognized to second Mckinley.
At the close of his brief remarks the
chairman announced that the call of
states being completed the order called
for balloting for a nominee for presi-
dent of the United States.
Amid a hush the call of states was
begun and Alabama led of with one for
Morton and nineteen for Mckinley.
Arkansas and California cast their solid
votes for Mckinley. Connecticut cast
five votes for Reed and seven for Nc
Kinley. Delaware solid vote for Nc
Kinley: Florida eight for Mckinley;
Georgia two Reed. two Quay and twen-
ty-two Mckinley.
One of the colored delegations from
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Florida protests insisted on challenging
the vote. The delegation being polled,
it was found that Morton had two votes
in Florida and Mckinley only six in
stead of eight as announced by the
chairman. A colored delegate from
Alabama here followed with challenge
of the vote of that state which resulted
in showing that instead of casting a
solid vote for Mckinley, the vote should
have shown one vote for Morton, two for
Reed and Mckinley nineteen.
Illinois voted forty-six Mckinley and
two Reed. Indiana cast it's thirty votes
for Mckinley. Iowa, amid a slight
demonstration ofapplause cast its twen-
ty-six votes for Allison; Kansas twen-
ty for Mckinley; Kentucky twenty-siX
for Mckinley. Louisiana cast cur
ious vote: Half vote Reed, half vote
Quay, half vote Blank and eleven for
Mckinley, so the voting went on with
out further incident until Massachu-
setts gave one vote for Mckinley and
the rest for Reed. The Mckinley col
umn steadily increased. When Mississ-
ippi cast eighteen for Mckinley another
of the colored delegates demanded a
poll which showed one vote for Quay
and seventeen for Mckinley. Montana
cast one vote for Mckinley. one for Don
Cameron, of Pennsylvania, one blank
and one absentee. The chair called the
name of Mr.. Hartman's alternate and
he voted blank.
NEW YORK CHALLENGED.
| There was decided sensation when
the vote of New York was challenged
by Warner Miller. 1t had been an
nounced as "a for Morton and II for
Mckinley. John II. Newins was alb
sent in the first district and the name
of his alternate called. Mr.. Gruber
raised laugh by saying, Hes just
leaving the room to avoid voting"
| The next alternate was called and
voted solidly for Morton till the half
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-19
WHIPPING HIS WEIGHT.
The Champion Logger Overestimated
His Fistic Ability.

In the logging camps Of Michigan
might makes right and the man who
has whipped all comers in fair fight Is
king Of his camp.
One Of these was very boastful Of his
exploits. He had been the victor in q
dozen fights and no one cared to enter
the lists with him. but every man In
the camp hated the champion. Going
into saloon one day he announced:
I'm tired Of these babies in camp. I
amt had a good fight in Michigan. I
can whip my weight In dogs, wildcats
or anything that breathes for $780,"
meek-looking man took the bet and
arrangements for the fight were made.
1t was to take place in q closed room
one week from the time the bet was
made.
The day came and the champion
called: Bring on your animile." The
man who had bet against the king Of
the camp brought his antagonist in a
large sack, which had been deposited
behind the stove in the saloon where the
match had been entered into, the
weather just beginning to get cold. The
gladiator entered the room, the sack
was emptied and the people crowded at
the window to see the contest. Out Of
the sack came three large hornet nests,
the occupants of which had been re-
vived by the heat.
They issued from the nest in swarms
and lit all over the man. He fought
them for minute or two, then. with q
yell, jumped through the window, car
rying sash and glass with him, never
stopping until he reached the river, into
which he jumped.
Said he could whip his weight In
anything that breathed," remarked the
meek little man, as he pocketed the
stakes, but about five pounds of hor-
nets knocked him out in the first
round. ."-Washington Star.
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flag on the gallery facing the platform.
and the cheering began over again. to
which the band responded by playing
Rally Round the Flag" and the con-
vention Joined in the chorus.
Senator-elect Foraker stood during
all this wild scene smiling his approval.
Mr.. Hepburn. of Iowa, had in the mean
time been called to the chair by Sena-
tor Thurston. but just when he had
nearly restored orders Mrs. II. w. h.
Strong, of California, who had present.
cd the plumes in honor of Ohio's choice,
made her appearance on the floor, wav-
ing one of them and another uncontrol-
liable outbreak of temporary insanity
occurred. During the interval of con-
fusion a three-quarters face, life-size
scuiptored bust of Mr.. Mckinley was
presented to MIR. Foraker by the Re
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SKETCH OF GARREr HOBART.
Republican Cadidate for Vice Presis
dent ofthe United states.

SS.s SA NV 8AsC9 Ss0sVes
New York. June lS.-Garret Hobart,
nominated by the Republican party for
the vice-presidencyo of the United States.
was born at Long Branch, N. j.. In 1874.
He was graduated from Rutger college
before he was twenty years old, studied
law and was admitted to the bar In
1866. In 1872 he was elected a member
of the New Jersey house and was re-
elected and chosen speaker. He declined
an election In 1873 and In 1877 he was
elected senator from Passaic county.
He was reelected to this position and
served In the office from that time until
the expiration OF the year 1882. being
president pro tenn of the body for the
last two years Of which he was a mem-
btr.
In 1854 he was nominated by the Re-
publican caucus Of the legislature for
United States senator but was not elect
ed, as the legislature was Democratic
and John r. Mcpherson was chosen.
In 1884 he became a member Of the Re-
publican national committee.
In business life he has been activ
and energetic.
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NOT BOLTING,

bolt, sir?" said the statesman turning
and glancing at the interviewer; "did I
understand you to ask me whether ln-
tend to bolt?'
THAT was the question. thought per-
haps you might feel that you had not
been well treated
However that may be. shall not bolt.
l shall stay inside the party, where can
make trouble. ."-Washington Star.
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Thomas B. Reed. he said. had received
SAY votes; Senator Quay S1ls: Levi p.
Morton 5S: Senator Allison ssh and
Don Cameron 1.
REED MEN IN LINE.
Senator Lodge rising in his delegation
and standing upon his chair, said: Mr..
Chairman. the friends Of MIR. Reed have
followed him with the same loyalty
which he has always shown himself to
country and principle and party. That
loyalty. they now transfer to the soldier.
the patriot, the Americon whom you
have nominated here today and on be-
half Of my own state and believe of all
the other New England states that sup
ported Mr.. Reed We pledge great ma
jority in our own states. and our assis-
tance In other states and all the help We
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MONTROSE REJOIcES.

Flames Of Numerous
BOnfircs Leaped Last Night.
Special to The Tribune.
Montrose could not contain itself to-
night when the news Of McKinley's
became known. Bonfires
galore and a general demonstration
showed that every one was interested
In the ratification. A heroic sized car
toon Of Mckinley was placed in bold re-
lief against the court house and was
cheered to the echo.
Mckinley is solid In the old wilmot-
Grow district. '#
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bois: from Colorado. the entire delega.
ton Of eight. including Senator Teller.
They carried with them their stand.
ard marking their position In the hall.
The total number Of those who ''bolted''
was q, including four senators and two
representatives
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Herald's Weather Forecast.

New York. June l9.-In the middle states
today. fair, slightly warmer weather will
prevail, with light and fresh variable winds
nearly southerly. On Saturday, fair 70
partly clouy and rather sultry weather
will prevail with slight temperature
changes and fresh southerly winds, fol-
lowed by local rains near the lakes and In
the Hudson valley
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-19
REWARD FOR HONESTY.
Ohio Girl Returns a Wallet to lts
Owner and Is Given $1,000.

Warren, Ohio. June 1S.-As q reward
for honesty, Miss Mamie aile. Of War.
rem, today received $1,000. In February
Miss Vaile faund a wallet containing
$500 on the street, and returned 1t OF its
owner, Rev. H. H. Ogdon, Of New York.
Itev. Mr.. Ogdon recently fell heir to o
large fortune, and today he made Miss
Vaile a present Of $1,000. When he lost
The money he was en- route from Painss.
willie to Columbus
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1896-06-19
LIST OF BOLTERS.
The Silver Men Who Retired from the
Convention.

st. Louis, June 1S.-The silver dele
gates who retired from the hall are
Congressman Hartman, Of Montana;
Senator Cannon, Congressman Allen
and Delegate Thomas Kearns. Of Utah;
Senator Pettigrew, Of South Dakota;
Delegates Cleveland and strothers, Of
Nevada. From Idaho the entire dele
CATION Of six, headed by Senator Du.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-07-07
Army Orders.

Major Isaac Arnold, jr., ordnance depart
ment has been ordered to proceed to Spring
field arsenal, Springfield. Mass, on bust
ness relating to the heating of public build
ings.
Captain Sidney E. Stuart. ordnance de-
partment, has been ordered to the Sandy
Hook proving grounds to witness he test
of breech mechanisms for 32-inch guns.
Colonel Thomas F. Barr, assistant judge
advocate general, has been granted leave
Of absence for four months. on account of
disability. Captain William E. Gordon
ordnance department., has been ordered to
Pittsburg to make purchases of apparatus
for the use of the Military Academy.
Second Lieutenants George Blakely, %
Artillery, and Jay E. Hoffer, Sd Artillery
will be relieved from duty at the artillery
school at Fort Monroe at the expiration OF
the target practice now in progress at tina,
post.
The following assignments to regiments
of officers recently promoted have been
ordered:
Capt. Robert H. Patterson to the 1st Ar.
tillery, Battery l. First Lieut. William L.
Kenly, 1r.. to the list Artillery. Battery D.
Second Lieut. Joseph Wheeler, jr., I'd Ar
tillery, is transferred to the 4th Artillery
Battery H. Lieut. F. 8. Wild, 18th Infan-
try, has been granted leave of absence for
one month on account of sickness The
leave of absence granted Lieut.. James
Hamilton, Sd Artillery, has been extended
one month on account OF disability