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Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-25
LEADING SPECIAL FEATURES.
TIE OMAHA SUNDAY BER

RODNEY STONE,
A "REMINISCENCES OF THE RING.
BY A. CONAN DOYLE:
A new serial story by A. Conan Doyle,
entitled Rodney Stone, begun Easter sun
day, to continue for seventeen weeks
The tale is told by the hero himself. who
Is retired naval officer, and recalls tho
Incidents of his career when boy-The
opening scenes are laid at Friar's oak,
little village between London and
Brighton-The story has been pro-
Eounced by competent critics to be one
written in DR. Doyle's very best style.
HOME GETTING BY LIFE INSURANCE
An interesting article by DIR. II. II.
l.. Gould explaining a peculiar plan ~
life insurance which has been applied
with great success in Belgium, and is
being adopted throughout Europe-Dr.
Gould was the expert sent abroad by the
United States Bureau or Labor to In
Nestigate the condition Of labor In Eu-
rope.
Omaha daily bee., 1896-04-25
THE OMAHA SUNDAY BEL

THE BEST NEWSPAPER.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02

cratic congressional convention for the
Third Congressional district met in
Casey's opera house at noon today.
Hon. e. l.. Blue of Bullock was tenn
porary chairman and Hon. Fl. T. Benton
of Russell permanent chairman. G. S.
Mcdowell of Barbour was secretary.
Every county in the district was repre-
sented with a full delegation, notwith
standing the fact that there was no con-
test.
A platform in accord with the demo-
cratic national platform was adopted
with but little opposition. The national
democratic nominees were indorsed
amidst the greatest enthusiasm.
Judge A. H. Aston of Barbour, in
most appropriate language, placed in
nomination Hon. H. d. Clapton of Bar
bour. There being no opposition, he was
nominated by acclamation.
A committee of three was appointed to
notify Mr.. Clayton of his nomination and
he was escorted to the convention hall,
where he accepted the nomination in a
most stirring speech of about one and a
half hours. He indorsed and ably de-
Tended the national platform and made
a strong plea for the restoration Of sill
yer. Mr.. Clayton is one of the most
polished orators in the state and has a
wonderfully strong hold on the people.
He will unquestionably be elected over
the combined opposition of the goldbugs
and the populists by majority ranging
from 5000 to 5000.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02
FIRST DISTRICT.
Fifty-three Ballots and No Result-Gray
and Scott Hold the Balance.

Fifty-three Ballots and No Result-Gray
and Scott Hold the Balance.
The First district comprises the coun-
ties of Marengo, Choctaw, Clarke, Mon
roe, Mobile and Washington.
Mobile, Sept. 1.-(Special)- First
district convention convened at Thomas
vile, Clarke county, at IL 80 o'clock this
day, to nominate the successor to Hon.
Richard H. Clarke.
The fifty-one delegates, making twen-
ty-six necessary to choice, were called to
order by Chairman Sid Lyons Of the Mo-
bile delegation, who is also a member of
the state committee.
The district committee recommended
w. ID. Dunn, a Taylor man from Clarke,
as temporary chairman. The Gray men
offered Pugh of Clarke as a substitute,
the vote standing 20 to % in his favor
The committee on credentials, one from
each county. was appointed and the con-
vention adjourned until 2:30 o'clock.
After recess permanent organization
was had, with B. l.. Hibbard of Monroe
as permanent chairman. Strong and
ringing resolutions were adopted indors-
ing the candidates and platform of Chi
cago and pledging the choice of this con-
vention to the support of silver 'legisla-
ton. Nominations followed and ballot
Ing began with this relative strength: g..
w. Taylor of Marengo, 10 2-3; Leslie B..
oHSiuoIl VI MoDile ~, ". Il. Sfay OF CnOc-
taw, 8 1-3; Charles l.. Scott of Monroe, g..
Balloting continued with slight change
until the fifty-third vote, which stood:
Taylor 10, Sheldon II, Scott 8, Gray g.,
when adjournment was had until 9 a. m.
tomorrow.
So far 1t looks like a deadlock, Gray
and Scott holding the balance and both
declining to throw their strength to any
other This may break at any moment
and nominate one of the weaker men,
but it is all guess work. Opinion here
comedies that Taylor and Sheldon are
practically out of the race. with chances
in favor of Scott. whom Mobile could
nominate If her home man fell out.
There is wild talk of dozen dark horses,
the names of DIR. Marechal and John j.
King being frequently heard. 1t was
freely stated that Hon. Dick Clarke
would be sprung on the convention in the
event of deadlock, but opinion tonight
comedies that he could not carry it. So
far as known Mr.. Clarke has given no
sign in this matter.
1t is probable the convention will finish
it's work tomorrow. Thomasville Is q
dry town.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02
SECOND DISTRICT.
Stallings Had NJ Opposition-Bolters Were
Roundly Denounced

Stallings Had NJ Observation-Disclosures Were
Roundly Denounced.
The Second district consists of the
counties of Montgomery, Pike Crenshaw,
Covington, Butler Conecuh, Escambia
Baldwin and Wilcox.
Troy, Sept. 1.-(Special 1.-The Second
Congressional District convention was
called to order by Hon. l.. M. Lane, who
called P. b. Mastin to the chair.
70. r. Bramen and ]. r. King were
made secretaries.
Mr. Mastin made a strong speech.
The committee on permanent organiza-
ton and order of business recommended
Hon. Jere Miller of Wilcox for permanent
chairman. He was elected and made a
rousing speech.
Inc Following new executive committee
was appointed: Charles Hall of Bald
win, l.. M. Lane of Butler, e. N. Amos of
Conecuh, J. T. Hardage of Covington,
G. r. Bricken of Crenshaw, N. r. Leigh,
Jr., or Escambia, j. j. Hunter of Mont
gomery, John Hamil, Jr. of Pike; M. e.
Curtis of Wilcox
The following resolutions were passed:
Resolved, That we, the democrats of
the Second Congressional district, in con-
vention assembled, do hereby indorse the
platform adopted by the national conven-
tion at Chicago, and pledge to the nomi-
nees our hearty support. -.
Resolved, That we condemn the ac-
tion of those boilers who participated in
the democratic primaries, thereby pledg-
ing themselves to support the nominees,
and who have bolted the action of said
convention because their individual
views in the adoption of platform and
the nomination of candidates did not
prevail. We also .denounce and repudi-
ate as democrats all newspapers and in
diyiduals who have aligned themselves
with movement, the only purpose of
which is to disrupt the democratic party
of Alabama by seeking to divide the
white people, thereby rendering 1t pos
sible for the affairs of the government to
fall into the hands of the ignorant and
vicious.
Resolved, That the statement recently
made in New York. city by the Hon. W.
Bourke Cochran, in which he reflected on
the character of the farmers of our coun-
try and upon the nature of the southern
people, is false in fact and base in it's
purpose, in that it's purpose was to keep
alive the sectional feeling in our country
which is fast passing away, and the said
statement of Mr.. Cochran deserves the
contempt of all patriotic citizens.
Resolved, That we indorse all demo-
cratic newspapers in this district who
are supporting our nominees, Bryan and
Sewa1l, and recommend the Montgomery
Journal to all democrats as meriting
their support, 1t being the only demo-
cratic paper published in the capital
city of Alabama.
Hon. Jesse F. tallings was nominated
by acclamation.
Mr.. Stallings made hot speech of ac-
ceptance. The gold men got something
to think about, and those who once
"kinder" wanted to bolt were brought
back home. 1t was great feast.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02
Another Account,

Thomasville, Sept. 1.-(Special.)-Th
democratic convention of the First dis
trict Of Alabama met here today at II 80
o'clock for the purpose Of nominating a
congressman to succeed Hon. r. H.
Clarke, present incumbent. After a
skirmish over the selection of tempo
rary chairman an adjournment was ta-
ken until 2:30 p. M, when permanent or
ganization was effected, Col. b. l.. Hib-
bard of Monroe county in the chair.
The committee on resolutions made a
report, wherein the nomination of Bryan
and Sewall and the principles for which
theysstand were heartily indorsed.
Ior. Leslie b. Sheldon of Mobile, Gen.
o. /. Gray Of Choctaw county, Mai.
Charles L. Scott of Monroe county and
Mr.. g. w. Taylor of Marengo county
were then placed in nomination.
The first ballot resulted: Sheldon II,
Gray 0, Scott 6, Taylor 10.
Fifty-three ballots were taken, no
change in the vote resulting. The cons
vention then adjourned until $50 o'clock
tomorrow morning.
Sheldon and Scott are free silver men,
Gray is Grover Cleveland democrat,
but is supporting the Chicago nominees,
while Taylor made the race as a gold
standard man.
To all appearances the deadlock will
continue several days.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02

ty in this district I again thank you for
the high honor you have conferred upon
me, and with that loyal support / am
sure to receive from you 1 feel safe in
predicting that the democracy in this
district will once more achieve a victory
of which we. all shall be proud
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02

United States, and so far as the declara-
fion of principles is concerned, 1t is mere
ly reaffirmation of the old-time doctrine
of states rights, which has always been
among the foundation principles of our
party.
Among the numerous declarations of
our party sustaining this principle Is the
declaration of the New York convention
of 1885, above referred to, and the plat
forms of the national conventions of 1852
and 1856 contain the following plank:
THAT congress has no power under the
constitution to interfere with or control
the domestic institutions of the several
states, and that such states are the sole
and proper judges of everything apper-
tanning to their own affairs not prohib-
tied by the constitution"
The national convention of 1876 did not
hesitate to directly criticise the Judiciary
and declared that reform is necessary
even more in the higher grades of public
service, president, vice president, judges,
senators. representatives, cabinet Off
GERS. These and all others in authority
are the peoples servants. Their offices
are not private perquisite; they are a
public trust"
The platform of 1884 declares:
I'VE favor the repeal of all laws re-
stricting the free action of labor and the
enactment of laws by which labor or
ganizations may be incorporated and all
such legislation as will tend to enlighten
the people as to the true relation of cap
ital and labor"
All the Planks Are Consistent.
have not the time to consider in de-
tail all the several planks of the plat
form. They are consistent and in keep
ing with the time-honored principles of
our party, and such that every man who
Is democrat from principle can feel
that our leaders In preparing the present
declaration of principles have not blazed
out new paths in an unknown forest, but
that they have followed the ancient and
well known highways and landmarks of
our party, which, if followed, alone as
sure to the individual citizen protection
to life, liberty and the pursuits of hap
piness."
l heartily indorse these principles of
our platform as those that will assure to
the people of our country prosperity at
home and peace abroad, and If elected as
one of the representatives in the next
congress will cast my vote and lend my
energies towards promoting and putting
| on the statute books Of our country these
great principles that we are contending
| for
In acCeDtinp the 1eaderchin of o,1r na r.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02

The Ninth district democratic congress
sional convention of Alabama was held
yesterday afternoon in the circuit court
room and nominated for a second time
Hon. Oscar w. Underwood as it's stand
ard bearer There was no opposition
whatever and the nomination was by
acclamation
The convention was called to order by
Mr.. e. K. Campbell, chairman of the
district committee, and Hon. Charles E..
Waller of Hale was chosen temporary
chairman. Mr.. j. T. Ellison of Bibb was
made temporary secretary.
In few well chosen words Mr.. Waller
thanked the members of the convention
for honorng him with the temporary
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02

for abuse in this contest. If there are
some who in the past have contributed
their fun share to democratic success in
Alabama, and who cannot now, holding
the views they do, camp with us and
battle with us, let them depart in peace.
The friends of silver expect every man
to do his duty. This question must be
settled, and now is the time to do it.
This agitation cannot go on indefinitely.
Every interest demands 1t, and common
sense approves it.
Mr.. Chairman l shall carry the colors
you have placed in my hands into the
thlckest OF the fight, and hope to return
them to you at the end of my term with
out spot or blemsh. And when the
time comes, as come it must, for me to
retire, If can go with the confidence and
esteem of my fellowmen shall be happy
indeed. A.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02

executive committee be and 1t is instruct
ed to call primary election in this dis
trict to nominate candidates for congress
in future under such rules and under
such regulations as will enforce this res
olution.
The convention thereupon adjourned.
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02
THIRD DISTRICT.

Clayton Nonf:iated by Aeclemation En-
thuriasm Over National Ticket.
The Third district consists of the coun-
ties of Lee, Russell, Bullock, Barbour,
Dale. Henry, Coffee and Geneva.
Ozark, Sept. 1.-(Special)- 1.-THE demo-
Birmingham state herald. (Birmingham, Ala.) 1895-1897, 1896-09-02

Twelve Ballots and Adjourned-Judge
Cobb in the Lead

The Fifth district consists of Lowndes,
Autauga, Tallapoosa, Elmore, Macon,
Coosa, Chambers, Randolph and Clay.
Goodwater, Sept. 1.-(Special.)-T
convention was called to order at $3.50 p.
m. Twelve ballots were taken with the
same result: Wilkerson 4, Cobb IL,
Blake II, Bulger 8, Brewer IL, Holmes z.
AT $50 the convention adjourned until
a. m. tomorrow
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-06-04
Central.

MIR. EDITOR: as | haven't scon
anything in your papor from this
part OF tho vineyard, | write toll
lng: you that everybody is busy
striving to accumulate something
more than living. We have been
visited by much needed rams and
crops arc growing finely. People
"re not talking politics to an groat
eNtcnt--thlnning cotton sand hoe
ing cotton and corn.
Mo are blessed with good health
IN this community and have many
things to be grateful for.
People still continue to got mar
rlci, | am glad that 1T is possible
to' all to marry that wish to. That
Is what did about 20 years ago,
ana l. have novcr regretted it, a
good wlfe is ono of tho greatest
gifts to man, what tho reverse
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-06-04
IN 'T7Sfi iEEsDS'i' or BUSH
NHItStSs

Our business so far this season
has surpassed our expectations.
The right goods and the right
prices tell the tale.
Our novelty dress goods have
been pronounced beautiful. We
have a second lot to arrive Mon
day or Tuesday.
We have all the latest trim
mings to match the now goods,
The prctticst Buttons, large
and small, ever shown in Green
vile for trimming.
Our silF department. is COM
plctc. Dress silks, trimming g
silk, and silk for waists.
Only a look at these goods
will convince you, we spared
not time or money in selecting,
these goods and the compliments
we have received amply repays
us for our trouble.
Your patronage solicited.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-06-04
Trustees Notice.

Section :;G Of Inc new "SchOol I:.wh
reads aS follow: "Each County Board of
Educatiol, on the first Tuesday of July,
1895. and on the fist Tuesday Of july
every two years thereafter. shall appoint
for each school district in their County
three :ch"ol trustees from the qualified
electors and taxpayers residing Within
the iii trict, vino shall hold their cllicc
for two years and until their Successors
are appointed and qualified, unless Soon-
removed by the County Board Of Educa.'
ton
The present trustees Of each school dis
trirt will hold elections in their rrs;jrc.
tiv" school hou.cS and rec ,mmend bv Il
majority election, the names Of three
trustees for each school district, to he
brought brfOr" the County Board of Ed
lration for considerations. All recon-
n'rn'at;nns mast be in the Sunerintrud-
cut: ot:cc bv or before June 27th, 1895
NOrH Should any recommendation
fail to reach us hy this timr, cil!.rr tho
o'd trustees will be retained @! lie Cuun,
ty Board will appoint new trustees.
II. G.. ROBINSON,
County Sup riutruaant.
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-06-04
SsullON:ly'.

Doar Old JOURNAl., as | havcn t
seem any news from this beat in
somo time, take tho liberty to
give you iow dots.
reckon tho readers of the
JOURNAL think tho Mountain
Boomer has cmigratrd to some
other parts but he is still at the
sane old homestead.
Tho weather is worry fine up here
in the mountains now, but worry
hot. Tho thermometer ran up to
90 degrees IN the shade yesterday.
Tho farmers arc getting on
splendidly with their crops this
year in comparison to last year,
being about ten or fifteen days
further along than this timo last
year, and all of the crops are
growing finely. | think from ap-
pearancos now if everything re-
mains favorable that there will bo
more corn made in tho tho north
western part of Pickcns county
this year than in any preceding
year Of late.
Everything seems to be moving
along smooth y in this section of |
the country as everybody seems to
bo busy with thoir crops and at
tondlng to their own affairs.
If any of tho army of candi-
dates come up in horo to try to
get votes in the coming election,
we would put them to practical
test to see if thoy wero in sympa-
thy with the Mountain Boomers or
not, wo would feed them on corn
bread, bacon, beans and othor
home grown vegetables on which
no tariff or freight had to be paid,
and let Thorn try to plow fow
rounds on our hlllsides and drink
our cold mountain water instead
of dispensary and sleep on straw
instead of feathers, and then if|
they can stand the tost, wo will
give them all our votes.
suppose / had better ston os 7
must begin to sing to the kov Of
"G,' but you will hear from mo
again, and in tho mean
time remember that the Mountain
Boomer is q candidate, but NOT
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-06-04

we nay neither time inclination "bow' mar
fGuS WONDERS OF beauty and ogcosncss Styles tell
ind f ABOUT nanoh stocks of goods and
advertisements. be bv
q % and statements any We only
tonlo" sense word to say to friends
's Is ns we have not the largest stock goods
oI''tH Dut we nave sufficient
oo TO SHpp all OF your wants and to give you large scope
low Vn % V as 20" cou!d desire We not Selling out be-
Tor cnsh and are selling small margin profit we cam
prc ana goods speak for themselves We
cH'y ana do all that
merit your patronage Ne have complete
cash. O. ~
We have all the wash goods tmcs, percales swiss
ornle Plsse complete line Of the
mmng silks for wa sts in aps aifetos wvels in Persian,
DoeSdcn elects patterns. We the
ana the largest stock Of black dress goods in Icnrettas Seges
SlcIlans, Mohair, Orapons and Novelties
we and all orders
en- us vii careful and prompt All
falr trlll and chance and will be convinced.
Yours truly,
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-06-04
s,gCNuC AND POLITICS.

On Saturday it was the good
fortune of tho JOURNAL editor 10
attend a picnic at Campobello IN
Spartanburg county. On his arrl-
val he saw many friends Of his
moro youthful days and a few or
his comrades in the recent war 1or
Tho success and firm establishment
of tbo Reform movement in South
Carolina. Among the latter was
the ipvinciblo and inimitablo i.
Larry Cant, editor Of the Pied
mont Headlight, which by tho way
is not misnomor, for its light
and influence is shed throughout
the whole region its namc sug-
gests.
1t seemed a desccration Of the
purpose and prospects of tho oc-
casion topropose speeches from the
candidates who happened to be
present, but tho irropressiblo
Hcadlight editor has his way and
soon had a program arranged. A
wagon under q magnificent oak
was first proposed as a suitable
platform upon which tho orators
could stand and address tho large
concourse Of fellow citizcns, but
tho ovcrhanging limb and tho
rope lines in tho wagon harness
wcro too convenient and suggcs-
tive for the comfort and ready do
livery of Spartanburg orators.
Even the bold and impotuous Lar
ry was not inscnsiblc to the sur
roundings and consented without
further argument to change in
that part Of the program. A pile
~f lumber on the Sido Of tho hill
stated to tho use Of the
elevation
The people's journal. (Pickens, S.C.) 1891-1903, 1896-06-04

point OF lin
entirely surrounded y, :. .-.
fomhlago Of The ycomanry Of tno.
country, which cannot be surpuss-
ed in honest mon and bonnie las
s;ca.
SENATOR Archer introduced tho
candidates in his fclicltcus and
facctious manner, which added to
the pleasure and amusement Of
the audience. Some expected tho
candidates TO speak on subjects
appr"priat" TO the picnic occasion
but from tho abundance Of tho
heart the mouth spoakcth, and tho
burden Of their song was politics.
Scncator Archer was tho first
speaker and, artcr some humorous
observations, referred to his record
as q public scrvcnt of that county.
His speech was we'll received hy
tho crowd who wcrc evidently his
friends and supporters. Senator
Archer is Il pleasant speaker and
presents his views with iorciblo ar
gumcnt and powerful ol'cct.
Col. II. J.. CAN'T was introduced
by Senator Archer as the editor of
the Piedmont Headlight and as
comparing favorably in personal
beauty with the handsome senator
himself. After Col. CAN'T got con-
troll Of himself and the hearers, ,ho
gave them splendid talk on the
sltuation,impartin some valuable
information. throwing out wiso
suggestions and giving timely ad-
vice. Ho certainly has the good
will and conidonco of tho masses
in Spartanburg county.
The next speaker was Mr. San
ders, who was introduced as q can
didate for Solicitor and as able to
ask more questions of a witness
IN the samc time than any lawyer.
lilo made very cOnciliatory speech
and claimed credit for bolting the
independent convention,
W. S. Thomason, Esq, was in
troduccd as a candsdato also for
Solicitor, ana aquittcd himself
splendldIy under tho circum-
stances, as call for dinner baskets
was made at the beginning of his
oratorical flight.
Senator Archer introduced ". G.
Robinson, Of Pickens county, as a
candidate for State Supcrin.un-
dent of Education, ard as the
handsomost candidate yot intro
duccd. and as a widowcr with ONLY
six children. After this introduce
ton, tho candidate for State Office
addressed his remarks to the vot-
ers, and presented tho claims of
Plckens county and, incidentally,
his own wishes in tho matter un-
der consideration.
Treasurer Epps gavo way for
dinner, which was feast tit for
kings, and served by most lovely
and beautiful ladies and hand
some and genteel mon to an ap-
preciative and happy host.
Speaking was resumed in the af-
ternoon by the other candidates,
and everything went lovely.
Senator Archer gave tho jour-
NAL transportation in his comfort
able vehicle to Spartanburg, and
extended other courtesies and acts
of kindness which makes the ties
Of friendship for life.