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San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

This famous Kentucky statesman has
been called the administration candi-
date" for the presidency. He is citizen
of Covington, KY, but was born in Camp
bell (now Kenton) county, KY, Septem.
Der 5, 1885. He was admitted to the bar IN
1858, and has practiced since; was a men,
Der of the state house of representatives
1851; was elected to the state senate in
1866, and reelected in 1889; was elected
lieutenant governor of Kentucky in 1871
and served until September, 1875. Was
elected to the Forty-fifth, Forty-sixth,
Forty-Seventh, Forty-eighth, Forty-ninth
Fiftieth and Fifty-first congresses; was
elected speaker in the Forty-eighth,
Forty-ninth and Fiftieth congresses, and
was elected TO the United States SEN
ate May II, 1890, as a democrat. He
resigned to accept the portfolio OF sec
rotary of the treasury In President Cleve-
lands cabinet; was confirmed March 8.
1888, and at once entered upon the duties
OF this Important Office.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

No man now in public life commands
more respect than the senior United States
senator from Alabama: and thousands OF
southerners think he should round out his
political life as president, or at least vice
president, of the nation. Senator Morgan
was born at Athens, Tenn, June 20, 1924;
emigrated to Alabama when a boy; was adj
mitted to the bar in 1916, and practiced until
elected to the senate; Joined the confed-
crate army in May, 1861, as private in
Company I, Cahaba Rifles, and when that
company was assigned to the Fifth Ala
bama regiment he was elected major and
afterward lieutenant colonel: was COM
missioned colonel in 1862, and raised the
Fifty-first Alabama regiment; was ap-
pointed brigadier general IN 1868 and as
signed to a brigade which included his reg
iment. After the war he resumed the prac-
tice Of law at Selma, where he has since
resided. He was elected to the senate as
democrat, and took his seat March 5, 1877;
was reelected in 1882, in 1888, and again in
1894 As an international lawyer Senator
Morgan has no superior in the United
States
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

Pennsylvania distinguished ex-govern-
or is being groomed for the presidential
race by Chairman Harrity, of the demo-
cratic national committee. He was born
December s, 1850, at Quantico, Md. In
1852, when only 81 years of age, he was
elected governor of Pennsylvania over Gov.
James A. Beaver, one of the most popular
republican leaders in the keystone state.
In 1890 he was again chosen chief executive
on a platform of reform by a majority
of 1854, although the republican candi-
dates for lieutenant governor and secretary
of internal affairs were elected by ma
jorities upward of 10000. Mr.. Pattison
has declined several important offices Of
fered to him by President Cleveland. He
10 president of the Chestnut street national
bank at Philadelphia, and takes quite an in
terest in Methodist church work. He IS
q strikingly handsome man; 6 feet ~
inches in height, straight as an arrow, and
weighs 200 pounds.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

No democrat is more popular with the
business interests of the east than Mr..
Whitney; and strong efforts are being made
by New York financiers to bring his name
before the Chicago convention as a pres
idential candidate. Mr.. Whitney was born
in Conway, Mass, July Is, 1871; was grad
uated at Yale In 1868 and at Harvard law
school in 1865; was admitted to the bar in
New York city and at once began prac-
tice; was appointed corporation counsel of
New York city in 1875, 1876 and 1880, and Is
credited with having saved the city several
millions of dollars by his opposition to
claims against the city treasury. He re-
signed this office in 1882, and on March ),
1885, was appointed secretary Of the navy by
President Cleveland. His administration
was marked by the completion of several
new war vessels, which formed the nucleus
of the new navy" in whose development
he took much interest. Since his retire
ment from office, in 1889, he has devoted his
time to the establishment of various finan-
cial enterprises. His residence, at the cor
ner of Fifth avenue and Fffty-seventh
street, New York, is one of the finest In
the country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

The senior United States senator from
New York asserts that he would, under
no consideration, accept the presidential
nomination, but his friends assert with
equal positiveness that he would not refuse
to run. II urged by the democracy IN ma
tional convention assembled. Senator Hill,
who is q citizen of Albany, was born in
Havana, N. Y, August 20, 1913; studied
law in Elmira, and was admitted to the
bar in 1864; within a few months he was
appointed city attorney; in 1871 and again
in 1872 was elected from Chemung coun-
ty to the state assembly; was elected mayor
of Elmira in 1882; was president of the New
York State Bar association in 1886 and 1887:
was chosen lieutenant governor In 1852:
became governor in the place OF
Grover Cleveland, in January. 1855;
was elected governor in November,
1885! reelected in 1885, and in 1891 was elected
to the United States senate as a democrat,
to succeed William NJ. Evarts. Senator
Hill has the reputation of being an anti
administration leader in the senate.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03
saus SHELBY M. CULLoM.

The senior senator from Illinois is in the
presidential fight, and means to win IN
the face of every obstacle that may be
placed in his way. He was born in Wayne
county, KY, November Q, 1929, and removed
with his parents to Tazewell county, Ill,
the following year. He received an academ-
ic and university education; went TO
Springfield in 1853 to study law, and has
since resided there. After serving in the
state legislature for many years he
was elected to congress, serving
from 1865 to 1871; was elected gov
ernor of Illinois in 1876, and sue
ceeded himself in 1880, serving until Feb
ruary 5, 1888, when he resigned, having
been elected to the United States senate
as a republican, to succeed Judge David
Davis. He was reelected in 1888 and again
in 1894. The senator is exceedingly proud
of his resemblance to President Lincoln,
with whom, by the way. he sustained most
intimate relations.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

Ohio's democratic favorite son for the
presidency was born in Middletown, o..
July Z, 1916. His father was DR.. Andrew
Campbell, whose parents were pioneers of
revolutionary stock, mainly of Scotch an
cestry and education beyond the usual at
tainments of their day. When approaching
his majority, young Campbell began read
ing law and for a short time taught school.
In 1868 he entered the United States naval
service, became masters mate, and took
part in several engagements. In 1875 he
was elected prosecuting attorney of But
Ter county, o., and held the office four
years. FROM 1877 to 1879 he was United
States CONT missioner. In 1884 he was elect
ed to conga ess as a democrat. In 1883 ne
defeated JAB. Foraker for governor OF
Ohio, but was defeated in 1871 by william
MCKINLEY. ard in 1895 by Asa Bushnell.
1,v-Ssov, Campbell Is one OF the most popu-
lar men IN Ohio, both in a political and So
cial sense.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

The leader of the republican silverites
In the United States senate will not enter
the st. Louis convention as a candidate, but
his western friends would like to arrange
things so as to make his candidacy apos-
sibility. Senator Teller, whose home is at
Central City, Col, was born in Allegany
county, N. Y, May 20, 1890: studied law,
was admitted to the bar in New York,
and has since practiced: removed to H.
linois in 1858, and from there to Colorado
In 1861; never held Office until he was elect
ed to the United States senate,on the ad.
mission of Colorado as a state, and took his
seat December 4, 1876; was reelected Deem
Der II, 1885, and served until April Z, 1882,
when he was appointed secretary of the in
terror by President Arthur. Was again
elected to the United States senate as re-
publican, and took his seat March 4, 1885:
and reelected in 1890. His term of office
will expire March 3, 1897.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

Would the president accept third term.
and fourth nomination. II 1t were ten
dered him by the democratic national con-
vention? II this question is to be an
swered in the affirmative, his record would
be unique in American history. The pres
ident was born in Caldwell, Essex county,
N. j., March is, 1887; removed with his
parents when four years old TO Fayette-
vile, n. Y. In 1855 he began the study Of
law at Buffalo; was admitted 10 the bar
In 1859; was elected sheriff OF Erie county
in 1870; was elected mayor of Buffalo in
1881, and in 1882 was chosen governor Of
the state of New York by majority OF
l6l,42. In 1884 he was elected president Of
the United States over James G. Blaine;
was renominated in 1855, and defeated by
Gen. Harrison; was renominated again In
1882, And defeated President Harrison.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

The Nebraska ex-senator has entered the
presidential race as the soldiers candi-
date" He was born in Philadelphia Feb
ruary 9, 1897; was educated in the schools
Of his native city; removed to Canton, o.,
in 1856: studied law, and was admitted to
the bar In 1859, and 1860 elected city solicitor.
He raised a company of three months
volunteers in April, 1861; was commits
stoned as captain of the Nineteenth Ohio in
fantry; served in western Virginia in the
summer of 1861, and when mustered out
reenlisted for the war, and was afterward
attached to the Army Of the Cumberland,
and rose through the various grades to be
colonel of his regiment, of which he took
commas sduring the battle of Shiloh, At
the BATH f Lovejoy he was so severely
wounded nat in April, 1865, after receiving
the breYet of brigadier general, he re-
signed his commission. He removed to
Omaha, Neb.. in November. 1859: and was
elected United States senator as republic
an. taking his seat March 4, 1883. Since his
retirement from politics he has practiced
Omaha
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

The enthusiastic republicans of Kentucky
think that the first governor elected by
their party is entitled to the presidential
nomination. Gov. Bradley is a Ken
tuckian by birth. well in the fifth decade
of life. He was an active politician be-
fore he was old enough to vote. When
Is years of age, he enlisted in the Union
army, but was brought back from the
camp by his father. At II he was admitted
to the practice of law by a special act of
the state legislature. For nearly 80 years
he has been leader of Kentucky republic
ans, who was not discouraged by constant
defeats. His election to the governor
ship last year was a surprise to the nation.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

The clever manager of Gov. Morton's
campaign is not an avowed candidate for
the republican presidential nomination,
but should the formation of combinations
seem imperative it is more than probable
that the New York leader might capture
the coveted prize. Mr.. Plat was born
July Is, 1885, at Owego, n Y. He left Yale
in his sophomore year in 1853 on account of
failing health, but received the honorary
degree of NJ. A. in 1876 from that college
He entered mercantile life, became presi-
dent of the Tioga On. v National bank,
and engaged in the lumber business in
Michigan. Was elected 10 congress as a re-
publican in 1872, reelected in 1874, and on
January is, 1851, was chosen United States
senator; but resigned May l6 of the same
year, with his colleague, Roscoe ConklinG.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

Joe" Manley, astute political manager.
claims that Speaker Reed will receive the
solid New England vote for president at
the st. Louis convention, no matter what
other managers may say. The speaker
was born at Portland, Me. his present
home, October IS. 1899; graduated at Bow
dom college, Maine, in 1860; studied law:
was acting assistant paymaster, United
States navy, from April, 1854, to November,
1866; was admitted to the bar in 1866; was a
member of the state house of representa-
tives in 1850 and of the state senate In
1870; was attorney general of Maine in 1870,
1871 and 1872; was elected to the Forty
fifth, Forty-sixth, Forty-seventh. Forty
eighth, Forty-ninth, Fiftieth, Fifty-first.
Fffty-second and Fifty-third congresses
and reelected TO the Fifty-fourth congress
as q republican. He was elected speaker OF
the house In 1889 and again In 1895.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

Although he has declared himself out OF
the presidential race the eX-president VIII
have a strong following at the st. Louis
convention. Gen. Harrison was born In
North Bend, O., August 20, 1888: was gradu-
ated at Miami university, o., in 1852; studied
law in Cincinnati, and in 1854 removed to
indianapolis, Ind, where he has since re-
sided. He was elected reporter of the state
supreme court in 1860 and in 1862 entered the
army as second lieutenant of Indiana vol
unteers. After a short service he organ
lied a company of the Seventeen Indiana
regiment, was commissioned colonel on the
completion of the regiment, and served
through the war, receiving the brevet OF
brigadier general of volunteers on Janu-
airy %, 1865. In 1876 he was the republican
candidate for governor of Indiana, but was
defeated by a small plurality. In 1880 he
was elected United States senator, taking
his seat March 4, 1881. In 1855 he was elect
ed president of the United States over
Grover Cleveland; was renominated in 1892,
but defeated by Cleveland. Gen. Harrison
is the grandson of William Henry Harri-
son, ninth president of the United States.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03
RICHARD OLNEY.

Secretary of State Olney will have many
friends in the Chicago convention. He
was born in Oxford, Worcester county.
Mass, September Is, 1885; graduated from
Brown university, Providence, r. L. in
1856; attended Harvard law school. and
was admitted to the bar, at Boston. his
present home, in 1859. He served as MEM
Der of the Massachusetts house of repre-
sentatives in the year 1874; and since 1s5a
has been continually engaged In the prac-
tice of law In Boston; was appointed at
torney general by President Cleveland in
June s, 1896. to fill the vacancy caused By
the death OF Secretary Gresham.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

Gov. Morton's presidential candidacy has
the unanimous support of the New York
delegation to the st. Louis convention. He
was born in Shoreham, VT, May 16, 1924;
became clerk in a country store and rose
rapidly. In 1850 he engaged in business in
Boston, and in 1854 removed to New York.
In 1868 he founded the famous banking
house of Morton, Bliss & Co., at New York.
and that of Morton, Rose & Co, at Lon
don. In 1873 he was elected to congress as
a republican, and reelected in 1880. In
1881 he was appointed minister to France,
which post he filled until 1885. In 1888 he
was a candidate for United States senator.
In the same year he was elected vice pres
ident of the United States. In 1894 he was
elected governor of New York over David
Bennett Hill, by a large majority. His
administration of the affairs of the Empire
state gave such general satisfaction that
the republicans of the state were unan-
lmous in seconding his presidential ambi-
ton.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03
THOMAS HENRY CARTER.

The chairman of the republican national
committee was born in Scioto county, o.,
October 80, 1854; IN 1882 removed from Bur-
lington, Ia, to Helena, Mont: was elected
territorial delegate to the Fifty-first con-
gress as republican, and upon the adj
mission of the state was elected as its first
representative IA congress; was elected to
the United States senate by the legisla-
ture of Montana for the term beginning
March 4, 1885.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03
JAMES DONALD CAMERON.

The senior senator from Pennsylvania Is
the tavorite presidential candidate of the
sixteen to one silver republicans Of the far
west. He was born in Middletown, Pa, in
1898; graduated at Princeton in 1852; was
president of bank in Middletown, and later
on president of the now defunct Northern
Central Railway company; was secretary
Of war under President Grant from May
% 1876, to March 8, 1877; was chairman of
the republican national committee in 1885:
was elected a United States senator from
Pennsylvania as a republican, to fill the
vacancy caused by the resignation Of his
father, Simon Cameron, in March, 1877,
and was reelected in 1879, 1885 and 1880. His
term of service will expire March 3, 1897.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03
WILLIAM MKINLEY. JR.

Ohio's favorite son will. 1t is claimed, re-
ceive the largest vote on the first ballot at
the republican national convention. He
was born at Niles, Trumbull county, O.,
January g. 1913. In June, 1861, he enlisted
in the Twenty-third Ohio volunteers as
private; afterward he served as captain
on the staff of ex-President Hayes and
other generals. He was elected to con-
gress In 1876, and served continually until
March, 1891, except part Of his fourth term
when he was unseated by democratic
house late in the first session. While In
congress he served on various important
committees, and achieved national fame as
chairman of the committee on ways and
means and the originator of the Mckinley
tariff bill" In 1891 he was elected governor
of Ohio by a plurality of q. 511; and in 1898
was reelected by majority of 600. Gov.
Mckinley is immensely popular with the
people of his state and has strong follow
ing in other parts of the country.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

This distinguished democratic statesman
claims to be the favorite Illinois candidate
for the presidency. He was born in Mon
roe county, ILL.,, September IA, 1926; was
educated at McKendree college; served as
private in the Mexican war, and sub
sequently studied law and was admitted
to the bar. At the beginning of the civil
war he organized the Forty-ninth Illinois
regiment, and was wounded at Fort Donel-
son. While in the field he was elected to con-
gress as democrat, and served in 1S6S-s5!
but was defeated for the Thirty-ninth and
Fortieth congresses. He was again chosen
IN Sl2' serving from 1873 until 1887, and In
1895 was chairman Of the COMMITTEES on
ways and means and author of the '.horf-
zontal" tariff reduction bill. In 1857 he was
appointed to the interstate commerce conn
mission of which he is still member.
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03
HOKE SMITH.

President Cleveland's secretary of the In
terror is, it is said, willing to accept the
nomination for vice president. He was
born in Newton, N. c., September 2. 1855:
was educated by his father, DIR. II. H
Smith; was admitted to the bar at Atlanta.
Ga, when II years old, and at once began
the practice of the profession. To use his
own words, che preferred the practice of law
TO Office, and never held a political office un-
til appointed secretary of the interior By
President Cleveland"
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1896-05-03

No man is more popular in his home state
than Senator Allison. His presidential
candidacy was Endorsed without a dissent
ing voice by an enthusiastic state conven-
ton, and thousands of Iowans will go to
st. Louis to shout for their leader. Sena-
tor Allison, whose home is at Dubuque,
was born at Perry, o., March 2, 1929. He
was educated at the Western Reserve coll
Iege; studied law and practiced in Ohio I'M
snEaHnnoved to Iowa in 1857; served on
of the governor of Iowa and aided
zing volunteers in the beginning
III war; was elected a representa-
DE Thirty-eighth. Thirty-ninth.
|<| ~ md Forty-first congresses; and
i to the United States senate
Jean, to succeed James Harlan;
Vat March I. 1873 and was re-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-09
METHODISTS AND TENEMENT SEES.

Inc Methodsts OF New-York and its vicinity are
TO take up seriously this week the Tenement
House Question" This morning al the preachers
meeting In the Methodist Book Concern at Fifth
ave- ard Twenteth-st.. "The Better Housing of
the Poor will be discussed by Richard Watson
Glider. chairman of the Tenement House Commits
sion of 1894; Professor f. r. l.. Could of Johns
hopkins University. the president of the company
formed last summer 10 erect model apartment
houses IN TINS city and Arthur w. Mbury.
On Thursday evening the same topic will be dis
cussed before the Methodist Social Union at the
50; Denis Hotel Professor Gould will speak on
he Gospel Of BETTER Homes for the People" Mr.
MlDury on 'Tenemenjs and Lodging Houses at
Home and Abroad illustrated by stereoptcon).
ooI SI George T. Waring. jr,. on The Relation
". ". p. Faunce on Home or the ethical side
OF the question. The Union has invited TO this
meeting also large number Of prominent men and
women In New-fork and Brooklyn. who are inter-
ested III tenement. house reform. Tickets for the
Ter No. 40 Wall-st '' 80 ''' . 'A
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1896-11-09
POSTOFFICE ECONOMIES.
-xcs OVER g 100000. WITH INCREASED EFFEC-
r,yrNrss OF SERVICE REPORTED

.,xcs OVER 81. 100000 WITH INCREASED EFFEC-
r1vENEss OF SERVICE REPORTED.
darlington, Nov. S.-First Assistant Postmaster
..r.l Frank II. Jones. In his annual report for
sscal wear ending June go 1896. states that there
~" W. during that time been saving OF s3.2iS.9S5
ga also shows an Improvement in the service Of
..'m,sr,nC the volume of mail matter.
~, number of Presidential postofiices is 1851. the
.,,aries of the postmasters being s6.2c3.sOo. The
gross receipts from these offices were s65 2s2 S64
~, ZONES recommends that $1,000 600 be appropr-
ia 10 compensate postmasters for the next fiscal
..r He asks only 100000 for clerk hire. con-
aerable decrease in proportion TO the increase Of
sslsrks to be employed.
esr zee delivery service has been established at
W. sixty-three entitled to it, but on account OF the
nov ~snse the remainder could not be benefited. Ex-
earr,mental free delivery In towns and villages has
Pawn a reduction in gross receipts in majority Of
s@ces BY November / next rural free delivery
OH, he tested in about thirty States. There was a
wiucton In the number Of dismissals of letter-car
rssrs which evidences the high standard of dis
ni,;ne An estimated expenditure Of $685. 500 is
sr.pede on account of free delivery service for the
sss.ai wear 1898 Negotiations are now pending
~ an exchange of money orders with Mexico.
''ur Jones recommends that penalty be pre-
.rihed for the unlawful use of the frank of mem
- If Congress and suggests $500 fine in each case
W. p saws the law was dsregarded during the cam
n lust closed. He asks legislation TO do away
r,h private postoffce boxes.