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New-York tribune., 1896-07-09
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thousands who came to see and not to act. were
jumping. yelling waving and doing every other
thing that excited men ever do to show the trend
of their feelings. Whenever there was the
slightest inclination toward a cessation of the
cheering the Tammany yell went up. and the
volume Of sound swelled to It's fullest again.
In that mysterious and indefnable manner
which all those who have seen great demon
stration Of this sort can appreciate. the cheering
suddenly decreased in volume and seemed TO DE
dying away. But Grant knew his SUBJECTS ana
through his lips came the name of David B. Hiii'
shouted with all the lung power at his command
Hill! Hill! David b. Hill!' became the cry OF
the thousands who had moment before shown
signs Of abating enthusiasm.
Up again came delegates and audience. every
man and woman shouting the name OF the New
York leader. So great became the volume OF
sound and so widespread the confusion that
Grant. Hinkley and the man who was the object
Of it al-David B. Hill-who had sat quietly and
calmly in his chair while the tumult ragged.
finally appealed by voice and gesture for quiet
and order But they might as we'll have argued to
or attempted to subdue many Comanche Ind
ians. and though things became quieter for an
instaSt when Chairman Daniel endeavored to
make statement the multitude seemed only to
gain greater vehemence by their brief pause and
yelled and waved with such heartiness that the
demonstration went beyond it's former bounds
KISSES FOR ALTGELD.
Governor Altgeld arose to speak. but he was
shouted down, and Kisses commingled with the
shouting Grant and the New-York leaders used
their efforts to stay the tumut and little by little
they gained their object. until such order was re-
stored as enabled the chairman to make an ap-
peal for quiet.
The second demonstration was repetition
of the first. and was intended the counter
charge Of the silver men. They found their cue
in the announcement OF the VOTE which showed
that the minority or gold report Of the Creden-
tials Committee had been rejected and again
pandemonium reigned A Bland banner and
Bland band kept the enthusiasm from tagging,
and coats were taken off and waved wildly,
newspapers and hats thrown in the air.
and scene Of widest confusion followed the
playing of Dixie
Beyond these scenes there was little Of interest
that occurred In the Convention Hall.
At the evening session nothing accom-
plished except the adoption of the report Of that
committee, seating delegates from Nebraska and
Michigan and giving the silver men greater con-
troll
At 9:3S it was decided not to attempt the adop-
ton of the platform tonight. and an adjourn
ment was taken until tomorrow morning at 10
o'clock
New-York tribune., 1896-07-09

Two not voting Total votes. eso.
TbS Chairman put the question On ths sAA
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The question was then put by the chairman. and
sho rocsl On the question Of adopting the minority
New-York tribune., 1896-07-09

renrescrta,,va r,vssf Of the real capitalist OF New
England OF the man who leads life OF honest toii
and makes what money ne can to spend upon him-
self and upon those on whom he depends.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-09
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report, recommending that the god delegates ITO"
Michigan retain their seats. proceeded
When New-York's seventy-two votes were an
nounced In favor OK the minority report, a su'
multuous wave of cheering broke over the assem-.
lily. The first efforts OF the chairman 20 ssp,ess ~,
the manifestation by the OF his Savei were met
Sscestes who. rising and turning their backs TO the
chairman and their faces TO the immense clvwus
az ard W s!ood on thsr chairs and gestcula;ed; The
galleries evidently strongly al;slver IN sentimsn, @
soo, tSroats filed even the vast space Of the great
hall The rammany yell was plainly heard in every
with the babel of noise Every rap Of the chairmans
gave only seemed 70 start i again as d ueYsh sr, N
Whistles added TO the confusion. Then the silver
men began to hiss and scamp their feet and ms
powerful Voice much worn with rs service yes'er-
day called the next State North 'arEn m ahs can bs
heard" replied the chairman Of the delegasion:
State haI%an DI5mnsy sr
tried to stop the demonstration It went on & unin-
,errugted for fifteen %nnes Wa ras%mSd ana
Pennyvania was rsachid s aIa
aarrtS moTntins on yotes esa an attemp, Was
made to renew the demonstration. plt IL uiea a hMay
almost tired out.
The taken on the minority ainenamswn, enc nw
and IXth districts OF Michigan In their seats
THE MINORITY REPORT REJECTED.
The vote resulted In the rejection OF the minority
report Yeas 36s: nays, as absent, T.
The navs have It," said the chairman and the
amendment is lost
II was now the silver mems turn. and they yeiied
and waved hats and handkerchiefs and displayed
Bland pictures and made the night hideous Tor
nearly as long as the gold men had done. the gal'
leries impartially assisting 49,.
During the jubilation by the silver men. TWO
stout Kentucky delegates danced sey. N
eral others "patting time, as the Southern phrase
is amid the widest laughter. -,
The otfcia! detailed vote by States was as fol.
lows:
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THE BOOK OF LIFE.

There are many things in the
great book Of life that every woman
ought to know and that few women
do know.
Every woman in the world ought
to know all about her own physical
makeup. She should have a copy
Of DR.. Pierce's Common Sense Med.
New-York tribune., 1896-07-09

.ona Committee next took the stand, put the audi
ence was becoming impatient. and raised LOUD cries
of .Vote." He held that 1t would be mistake TO
elec, a Democratic President by overturning the ex-
pressed will OF a sovereign State He warned them
that they could not afford to strike down the State
OF Michigan simply for the purpose Of obtaining
two thirds majority.
Mr. Powers OF Utah. member OF the Committee
on Credentials argued In support OF the majority re-
mort of that committee the ground that the title
OF the sitting delegates from the lVth and lXth
districts OF Michigan tainted with fraud IL
was not for the purpose OF having silver majority
In the Convention that he would exclude these men
and seat the contestants in their places-oecause
they had a two-thrds majority alrcady-out De-
cause that action would be just and right
Thomas +. Grady. Of New-York, spoke against
the majority report He referred to the frequent
statements In the newspapers weeks ago tra' me
Michigan delegates would be unseated FOR the pur-
pose OF making the abrogation OF tho two-thrds
rule unnecessary but he declared that the people
OF the United States would not be deceived Dy the
action OF the Convention In this matter
At this point OF the numerous very ootuse po-
ucemen stationed in the building attempted TO pre-
vent the entrance OF delegate and shaii-szeu
row and some excitement prevailed. but the chair
man ordered the band to strike up. and the Con-
vention quieted down.
Resum,ng his remarks, Mr. Grady said II seemed
his unfortunate fate never to make speech without
raising some kind OF a my purpose in speak
ng." he continued. was to avoid row. There
must be a row. II not here. In some place else. II
we overturn a precedent whlch Is a part Of the
party discipline itself by adopting this report"
The discussion wac closed by two more speeches
one by Mr. wcadock. OF Michigan. and the other
by Mr. O'Donnell OF Colorado lAttle atten-
ton. however. was paid to these speeches. as the
crowd In the galleries was turbulent and could not
be kept In order. The Convention itself as we'll as
the spectators In the galleries was in hurry to
come to a VOTE and Mr.. ODonnell assisted that view
by moving the previous question on the report The
previous question was seconded.
BEDLAM BREAKS LOOSE
The question was then put by the chairman and
tho rolcsl On the question Of adopting the minority
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Russia's AggreSsi0nS.

VANCOUVER. II. c.. July 3.-The Hong
Kong Telegraph says that Russia has IN
timoted TO Japan that she must with raw
from Formosa. Whether This Doe true or
not II Is remarkable fact that Russia
has massed at NladiyOstOck a strong
fleet, and 10000 men and vast stores OF
war material. England is recalling her
inferior war vessels from the Orient and
replacing them with stronger ones, but
nevertheless, is now spoken OF as the third
naval power In the far East. Russia be-
ing the first and the second being left
unnamed. Russia's course is alluded to
sarcastically I'm the JAPANESE press as a
splendid policy Of aggression.
The Eastern World says that Russia has
practically turned Japan out of Corea-
and publishes n long article under the
heading Of 1T Is Political Hypnotism %
declaring that anything short Of hypno-
tism Of the most powerful order abso-
lrtely fails 10 explain why all the world
stands with folded hands and In help
less apathy watches the development Of
the gigantic pidls Of Russia for tho
C'mlnion Of The base.
The guard Of sailors at tho Russian Lo-
CATION I'm Corea has just been relieved by
detachment OF eighty Russian infantry.
Twenty cavalry and artillery officers en-
tered the town with tho infantry.
II Is reported that Russia has built n
fort on Getsu-Fito Island. and that a gun
Is mounted upon the Russian Legation.
pointed toward the japanese Consulate
This makes the ignorant Coreans afraid
Of Russia and contemptuous Of Japan -
New York sun.
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sidered, 7 do not think that any ore
will be disposed to be unjust TO them.
And | know and like DR.. Jones too wen
TO ascrihe anything Of that sort TO MIN.
The philadelphia Brigade. by their no.
bic and patriotic conduct. struck the hrst
blow Mt sectionalism and the "bloody
shirt" and the whole country IS marching
NJ TO their position. esteem and honor
them for their kind. hospitablc. and low
Ing acts They are worthy representa-
tivcs Of the City of Brotherly Love. All
OF them llkc-many OF them / love-not
as the Bible cnjoins. when telling us TO
"love our enemies but as friends ana
follow-citizcns Of a reunited country.
do not suppose any OF my people want
TO do the Philadelphia Brigade injustice.
When II IS done. the undersigned and
Camp Pickett will be heard from As "A
member Of Camp Pickett. l am sure /
express their sentiments.
] advise all my Confederate brethren
who can, 10 send representatives, TO the
reunion in Washington on the 10Th Of
September They will learn from Pick
ett's men that the hospitality Of those
noble men OF the Philadelphia Brigade IS
boundless. Respectfully.
WILLIAM r. AYLETT.
Richmond, Va. July 3, 1896.
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THE THOMAS SEDDON.
The Largest Engine south or tho Potomac
H. 30 Christencd.

The Birmingham (Ala) News, Of recent
date confirms tho following description
OF tho sloss Iron and Steel Company's
new engine. which has just been put into
operation:
The largest engine south OF the Po-
tomac. aud ono which has no superior in
the world. IS now revolving at Sioss fur
mace. monument TO the progressive
genius of the late Thomas Seldom.
The mammoth machine which was to-
dny christcncd Thomas Seldom, ia honor
OF the deceased President Of the Sioss
Iron and steel Company. is a compound
blowing engine. IL was manufactured 10y
the T. T.. Ais Company. 81 Milwaukee
Wis. Smut? neous with the order Tor
twelve Of these engines given by the Car-
nogic Iron and sfecl Company, Of Pitts
burg. IA. Mr.. Secdon gave rbe order for
the engine for the sloss Company. The
latter weighs about 800 tons, ard has
1900 horsepower. II has a 54.iDch high
pressure cylinder and a 0s-incn low-pres-
sure cylinder, with a nve-foOt stroke. The
fy-whecl is p feet in diameter, and
weighs % tors The cost was in the Neigh
boihoOd OF $4,000
1t tooOk an average Of twelve experience
ed men ten weeks to put the monster en-
eine I'm position. 1t required nineteen cars
10 transport II, the capacity OF some Of
the cars being over 10000 pounds.
The engine was rugged and raised by
br. J. W. Eiddle. foreman of the Sloss
Company's carpenter shop. Mr.. Bddle
has been with the Sloss Company eight
years. a1d has had charge Of their rig
ging during that time. lie is TO be con-
graduated for the Precise and workman
Ike manner in which he erect "a the lars-
est engine south of the Potomac river.
Mr.. W. u. GoCdsole. Of Milwaukee. ma
cninist for the mar ufacturers OF tine en-
CINE came with 10 ard suparintended the
work Of construction. 1t required man
acquainted with the details OF the machine
90 oversee the lice points in its adjust
meut.
The name plate on the engine Is itself
Il fine piece OF work. IL was contribu-
ted by the employees and friends Of The
deceased, Thomas Seldom. IL is on piece
of copper about three feet long and a
foot wide. The finish was oy +. S. Job
sou, the Southside jcweler. who FURNISHED
the plate and rickelcd the letters on
tho plate in raised silver sheen appear
IN q semi-circle the words.
THOMAS Seldom"
and below Is the date
"iNg6"
The pattern Of the plate was made by
the llardie-Tynes Machine Company Of
this city, and the casting was done by
the Bates Smelling Works. also Of this
city
Mr.. !. W. Biddle who has been an over
the world as AN English sailor and has
seen the largest engines iu Europe and
America, stated 10 a News reporter that
the Thomas seldom is easily one of the
very largest engines in the world and
certainly the largest in the South. 10
runs as smoothly as the smallest engine
and yet sends into the blast furnace sevc-
raj times the amount OF oxygen that is
b,own be- by several other engines around
il that make three times the noise In
running.
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PRISON AGEICULTURE.
Happenings at and Around the state Farm,
Death of "A Lady

STATE FARM. VA, July 3.-Spec.al.--
The farm is becoming 10 be u centre of
attraction H. those that have an iucliua-
tlon TO visit an ideal farm. There have
been quite "a number Of visitors here the
last few days. not only from this COM
munity, but from various parts Of the
State, 10 inspect farming that is car
ried on on a large and scientific scae.
Among those who visited here from q
distance this week were Mr.. -. NJ. Pat
tic. sheriff OF Madison county; Mr.. Lynn,
OF LOudoun. Mr.. Clarke OF Danvlle; Mr..
Thomson. OF Henry, Mr.. Mason. Of Ac-
comac, and Mr.. Holton. of Richmond
These gentlemen were shown over the
farm by the superintendent. and said
they found crops Of every kind ina %
splendid condition. They claimed that
tls field OF corn on the river cxcclled
any seen in the State. This field con-
talns between four and five hundred
acres. has just begun tasseiug. and most
of it Will measure ten feet high.
The crop OF tobacco is being made Just
across the river. I'm Powhdtan county. ON
the magnificent farm of Dir. Tucker. This
crop Is growing of admirably well. u
Us cultivated under the direction OF Messrs.
Tucker and Turner who have lue repu-
tations as tobacco rulsers.
The oats are now being emf. and are
considered far above am average crop.
The farming season is about over. SEQ Air.
Jones the excellent tcam,fer. haas his
wagon now engaged in hauling lumber.
stone, and the small pebbles used i'm
macadamizing the roads on the place. The
prospects are good for Il large supply of
cabbage, tomatoes. ard sweet potatoes.
About thiry-nye more prisoners were
brought up last Monday. Among them
were several carpenters. who are now at
work on the buildings
The engine for the uiing kilns has been
sent 10. This work viii soon be in
operation, which Will furnish employment
Tor number OF prisoners. and will prove
no doubt a very profitable enterprise
Mrs. ). ID. Brown died 40 her home at
Saboth, near here. on Wednesday. June
18Th. i'm the slXueth year of her age.
Mrs Brown was q consistent member OF
the Episcopal Church and q most esti-
mabe lady. Her remains were taken 20
Hollywood Cemetery Cor intermont.
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The Philadelphia Brigade.

Editor Of The Times:
Sir-mring the last moments OF the
convention Of tie Confederate veterans
the following. as reported by the State.
occurred.
AN invitation from the Philadelphia
Brigade % the United Confederate Ncte-
sans 10 attend reunion Of the Blue
and the Gray az Washington on Sep
TENDER lGth when a monument 10 the
brigade is tc be unveiled on the field
al Antietam. General Gordon said this
paper would be spread upon the records
and copy sent 20 the camps for action.
"Dr j William Jones said he was
opposed TO this. for the Philadelphia Brig
AIDE was the body that kicked up the
row In Richmond about marching behind
q Confederate flag.
" 'Dr Jones belongs TO Church that
believes I'm conversion. our friends have
long since reponted OF their action. re-
marked General Gordon.
Yes. but they should bring forth
fruits meet for repentance. responded
Dr. Jones.
The invitation took the course sug-
gestcd by General Gordon
My esteemed friend. Dr.. Jones. will
ann sure. permit me TO furnish him the
facts about the row" he refers to.
When tho Philadelphia Brigade came TO
Richmond. as the invited guests Of Pick
ctts Division they borrowed from a
G.. A. r. Post a flag more handsome
than their own TO bring 10 Ric@@ond.
The flag was loaned with Instructions
that II should not be borne behind Con-
fcdorate colors. When the Philadelphia
Brigade found that they could not at
first get here another flag. they were
much embarrassed. and delayed for Il
while until another cold Glory" was
found and furnished them. They then
marched in columns with Pick-tts Di-
vision and stood with us at the grave
Of General Pickett.
when II is considered that the Phila-
delphia Brigade about ten years ago in
vited Pickett's Division Ia be their guests
on the old battlefield az Gettysburg: that
they came TO Richmond 10 honor the
memory OF Pickett. that they presented
90 Camp Pickett. IN Washington. through
the hands OF Corporal Tanner very
costly and beautiful United States ing
which was borne by our camp I'm the
procession on yesterday. that they do
mated TO Pickett Camp a large sum 81
money. derived from a lecture in Phia-
deiphia; ana that they now invite us TO
their reunion-I say. when al this 10 con-
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Afihe Rnckhridre Alnm

ROCKBRIDGE ALUM SPRINGS July
Especial Just one week ago to-day
the little narrow-gduge train brought me
from Goshen 90 the dear Old Rock Alum.
which place I have not visited Tor eight
years. Guests arrive by each train, ami
We now number seyenty-hye people. even
though the reunion has drawn a large
contingent from the springs
North. South. Easl and West here min
gle 20 exchange sentiments becoming
broader and more liberal as they realize
what an immense country the United
states OF America is. aud how much our
success depends upon the unity OF Will
and purpose
The Lone Star State is well represented
by Mr.. Moffett OF Marlin. the Empire
state by Or. and Mrs. Caskie Harrison
and their charming daughters. lovely
blondes. graceful and handsome maidcus
they Messrs. Henry and Jack Harrison
Keep things lively with their bright
Speeches. Washington has sent us Mrs.
John Popham. a brilliant bruno. full Of
vivacity. Her friend. Mrs. j. j. Clark.
serves as a foil, as she charms every one
WIN her quiet dignity and grace. Mrs.
r. g. Buckner. OF Owcnsboro, Ky, is UNI
usually pleasant and bright. Mrs. Swift
ana FAMILY Of Columbus. Ga, are people
or rare culture and genial manner They
Contribute greatly % tho pleasure or the
pace Mr.. Green. OF Atlanta is the beau
par excellence. ana Is constantly in de-
mana Alr. John G.. Hamilton. OF Chicago.
mas been coming here for years and Is a
WeiTkhown figure. Mr.. and Mrs Charles
fenzel and their daughters. the Misses
hIidesarde. Hedwig and Marcella. a.re
ohHfming representatives Of Little Rock.
AIh' as the young ladies are accom-
pushed musicians. Mr.. and Mrs Springer.
OF wilmington. Y. c.. are oil habitues OF
tne Alum. From Richmond, Va. we have
Mr. T.. =. Gentry. Miss Minnie Cox. Mr..
ana MIS-. II. =. Taylor. Jr, and family.
ana our resident physician. Dr. VIM. r.
Jones aiso halls from that city.
On saturday evening DR.. Finney. OF
onancock, Va, won the first prize
pound box OF Huyler's candy. and Mfr
JACK Harrison was awarded the consola-
ton prize, silver scarf pin The men
were 80 much in the majority that we
had TO have three men az one table. AMI
the score cards were also marked by the
sterner sex.
On Wednesday evening Miss Minnie Cox
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