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The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15
Confessed the iiurder.

CLEVELAND, O., April "a special
to the Leader from Akron, o., says:
The Tallmadge nurdeter has beeu
found. Smith, the recently discharged
hired man of the Stone iatnily, has
coeiessed to the crime. Detectives
who have been employed on the case,
arrested Jno. Smitn III TalImadge last
night. Smith is about 81 years of age
ann came to Sumnitt County nine
months ago, going to work for Mr..
Stone. Two weeks before the murder
he had disagreement with Stone and
left him. Smith was much enamored
OF Flora, Stones daughter, and his at
tentions were dlstastesul tv the family
Flora was the onl y one OF toe family
not injured by the murder and ca the
morning after the crime she made the
statement that the Voice of the mur-
derer sounded like Johns.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15
CaStawayS.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, April 9.-Axel
johnson, one OF the crew of the
schooner Seminole which was wrecked
several days ago off the east coast Of
Florida, foated ashore four miles
south of of Fort Pierce on wreckage to
which he had been clinging 1856 hours
without food or water. Two compau-
ions with him on the raft were wash
ed overheard several days ago. John
son is badly bruised and very weak.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15
Murdered.

WASHINGTON, April 7.-Wessley
Hall, colored hunchback, was found
at his home here tonight with his
head crushed and his ears split as if
by razor. Everything around was
spattered with blood, and the disorder
Of the room showed that the murdered
man had made a desperate effort to
defend himself. Hall was about 40
years of age and the treasurer of a
church, which leads to the belief that
the probable motive of the crime was
robbery.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15
Shot in the Dark.

JACKSONVILLE, April Especial to
The Times. Union says: Last night
about o'clock Deputy Sheriff John
w. Hanchey, near DeFuniak Springs,
Fla, was assassinated while walk
ing in his yard with lighted lamp:
His sister started for assistance and
lost her way, only reaching the town
this morning. Hanchey had receiv'
ed anonymous letters threatening his
life, but paid no attention to them
No clew to the perpetrators of the deed
has been found.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15
Vetoed by the Governor.

COLUMBIA, April 10.-The governor
has vetoed three acts passed by the
last legislature. The first, and one
which caused much talk before it got
through the house, is entitled: ITO
provide for the appointment of magis.
trates and to define their jurisdiction,
powers and duties" The governor
objected to this act for two special rea-
sons, the first being that it gave hin
no power to remove magistrate, NO
matter of what act he was guilty.
Complaints were received very soon
after by him from people in regard to
magistrates and if this act was passed
be would have no way of getting an
incapable man out Of the Office. 1t
will be remembered. that the house re-
iected this part of the law, but it was
afterwards put in by the conference
committee and so got through. The
second objection to the act was that
after the senate had rejected magls-
trate he could be reappointed.
The second act was: To declare
the duties of county treasurers as to
publishing their reports and to pro-
hibit payment therefor" The objec-
ton to this was that it was only by
publishing the county treasurer's re-
ports that the peop.e could learn OF the
finances of their county and they
ought not to be kept in the dark.
The third is: ''To dispose of certain
books in the State library" The books
in question are the first statutes at
large of South Carolina. The object
was to furnish copies of these books
free of charge to any member who
might want one, only reserving 500
copies for the State library. The
book was edited by Thomas Cooper
about the year 1892 and is one of his
torical value.-Sts,te.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15
Elliott LosetStokes Wins.

WASHINGTON, April s.-House com
mittee on elections No. 3. Mr.. Call of
Massachusetts, chairman, today decid-
ed four contested election cases. The
case of Murray against Elliott, from
the First South Carolina district, was
decided in favor of Murray, colored
Republican, the contestant. In the
case Of Johnson VS.. Stokes, from the
Seventh South Carolina district, it is
recommended that Mr.. Stokes Dem }
retain his seat.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15
4 Successfully Benefit.

New YORK, April 9.-The perfor-
nance given at Fifth Avenue theatre
for the benefit of the mortuary fund Of
the Confederate veteran camp of New
York this evening was 4 success.
Josph Jefferson, May Irwin, John
Drew, Maud Adams and other players
from New York clty's principal thea
tres volunteered their services and ren-
dered an excellent programme. 1t is
thought the proceeds will amount to
about IS, 900
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15

GEN. Wheeler, Democrat, OF Ala
bama, has offered in the House bill
providing that so long as the gold
standard is maintained in this country.
the salaries OF all officials, including
congressman, but excepting l Unlted
States Judges, shall be reduced to
threefourths the salaries as now pro-
vided by law.
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15

Believes the Silver People, if zhey Stick
Together, Can Control the Chicago Com
The Manning times. [volume] (Manning, Clarendon County, S.C.) 1884-current, 1896-04-15

| seaport. Some of you have been there.
The father could not pursue his chill
dren-for some reason he could not
leave homeland so he wrote letter
down to Mr.. Griffin, saying:
"Mr. Griffin, wish you would 60
and see my two sons. They have ar
rived in Portsmouth, and they are
going to take ship and going away
from home. Iwish you would per-
suade them back" p"
Mr.. Griffin went and tried to per-
suade them back. He Spersuaded one
to 60. He went with very easy per
suasion because he was very homesick
already. The other young man said ::
81 will not go. I have had enough
of home. I'll never go home. :"
well" said Mr.. Griffin, then if you
won't go home I'll get you respecta-
bic position on respectable ship" :"
No, you won't" said the prodigal; !;
'<no you won't. l am going as pri-
vate sailor; as common sailor. That
will plague my father most and what
will do most to tantalize and worry
him will please me BEST" Years
passed on and Mr.. Griffin was seated
in his study one day when a messen.
ger came to him saying there was a
young man in irons on ship at the
dock-a young man condemned to
death-who wished to see this clergy
man. Mr.. Griffin went down to the
dock and went on ship-board. The
Young man said to him. You don't
know me, do you?" No" he said,
II don't know you why, don't
you remember that young man you
tried to persuade to go home and he
wouldn't go2' "Oh. yes," said Mr..
Griffin. Are you that man." Yes.
lam that man." said the other. i
would like to have you pray for me. I
have committed murder and must
die, but I don't want to 60 out of this
world until some one prays for me.
You are my fathers friend and would
like to have you pray for me.
MIR. Griffin went from judicial au-
thority to judicial authority to get
that young mans pardon. He slept
not night nor day. He went from in
fuential person to influential person,
until in some way he got that young
mans pardon. He came down on the
dock and as he arrived on the dock
with pardon the father came. He
had heard that his son, under dis.
guised name, had been committing
crime and was going to be put to
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

han had but 1000 seats. and there was
smaller space at each OF the preceding
conventions
The han IS composed entirely of wood.
--s outside walls have a coating of ce-
M-nt which renders them less unsightly
sll lends a more finished appearance.
4Ae only attempt at exterior ornamental
Non That has been made IS the erection OF
seics of fagstaffs on the roof, from
NA-h VIII fly pennants bearing the
names Of each State and Territory rep
'e, -hted In the convention.
4Ae Interior measurements are c62 feet
~ .elgth. l& feet in width, and 65 feet in
Asghl balcony has been swung all the
way around. When everything is COM
!tie4 the Business-Mens League will
t-'e expended $1,000 which would have
remained IN its treasury had the offer OF
I nave OF the Exposition building been
tcento1.
4he roof Immediately above the spaces
a'AsneI 10 the delegates and alternates
really canopy OF glass. The glass
francs can be raised or closed at will
t'.ns The hall an abundance Of both light
,.l alr. Should one of the famous hot
.'asis 10 81. Louis hit the town at the
.lDe OF the convention the building viii
N'' 1s the bake oven which some OF the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

and that many Republicans, notwithstand-
ing the Mckinley strength that has been
developed still believe that Harrison il
the man that should be nominated for the
presidency.
Senator William D. Allison, OF Iowa, is
now among the older leaders of the Re-
publican party, having been conspicuous
in its councils for many years. His name
has been frequently mentioned for the
presidency, and he has always had
strong following. particularly in his To-
cality. He has been in public life for
many years. having either been a member
Of Congress, a member Of the Cabinet. or
United States Senator for the last quarter
of a century.
Charles f. Manderson IS no longer In
public life. having retired from the Senate
of the United States about a year ago. He
served in that body as a senator from the
State OF Nebraska, and rose to position OF
President pro tenn.
Judge W. Q. Bradley has long enjoyed
local reputation IN the State Of Kentucky,
having several times been n candidate for
Governor OF his party in that State, and
was finally elected at the recent election.
He Is personally very popular. and has
strong hold upon the people OF Kentucky.
Speaker Thomas Bracket Reed is so
well known to the people Of the country
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

h,,s,,ess The tornado will not affect the
arrancements OF the companies for hand
ling extra business
In addition TO the telegraphlc service
the long-distance telephone Will be In
working order by the time the convention
opens. This is expected 10 prove OF the
greatest convenience TO the delegates ana
their friends from east Of the MISSISSIPPI
river. as IL will enable them 10 consult
with the leading men OF their States ana
cities on the important questions tnat
are certain TO come up during the progress
OF the convention.
PREVIOUS CONVENTIONS.
The convention is unique for two rea-
sons. In the first place, II is the nrst
time that the leaders OF the party have
taken p southern city for its meeting
nlaee since the war. In the second place
sxactly forty years ago the first conyen-
,ion Of the Republican party was heid IN
philadelphia on June IS, 1885, General
Iohn C. Fremont was nominated at that
Convention. and Abraham Lincoln was
,,.yeated for the nomination OF VICE
Resident receiving $50 ballots against
95a cast for William L. Dayton, or New
Jersey. .,.,, n.
Tincoln was an unknown quantity AT
,ha, convention. A delegate from an
Eastorn state stood UP In the hall ana
said: who is this man iAaeoih' Gu" "e
hght?' ..x,.a
,,,a ,sa,,s rcsnonded: "sir, Mr.. Lincoln Is
a native Of Kentucky. iheie "as ~
further inquiries concerning n's eaSsS'~
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14
bis idea that the general plan shall teII

his idea that the general plan shall tell
,.-o ,~..-.---. h.atOiy Oi tne country, anu
he has worked out mis- conception through
the medium OF flags and banners. all un-
folding from a common centre. An i'm
mense star. composed of flags, occupies
the centre of the ceiling, and from thi9
four lines Of flags Of all nations radiate.
denotlng that the eyes of the world are
on the United States and the convention.
A 24-foot Presidents flag is a feature OF
the decorations. while the Stars and
Stripes are represented by Il flag 67x2i Il
feet. The crests and colors of each state
are arranged around the balcony, ana
there Is a profusion of large American
eagles, brass eagles. and tricolor bunting.
Tho beautifying OF the speakers stand
hos come In for a special study. The
finest feature OF this decoration IS three
portraits, representing the civilian. the
soldier, and the sailor. Lincoln. Grant,
and Farragut are the historic names
which grace this series of portraits.
The sections from which will be dis
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

II having now become plain that the New
York split must defeat Blaine and Grant
alike, the bulk OF the Blaine and Sherman
delegates. under instructions from their
chiefs at Washington, went over to Gar
field conkling's old guard OF 30G dele
gates remaining steadfast to the last. rem
dered him too confident and he was out
generated. The stampede gave Garfield
800 votes. twenty-one more than were
needed to nominate him, and his nomina-
ton was then made unanimous.
TIM convention of isSi met In Chicago
on June Sd. and was I'm session three days.
There were seven candidates for the nomi-
nation for President Blaine was nomi-
mated on the fourth ballot, receiving oil
votes.
The convention Of 1884 met in Chicago
on June 2lst. In that convention there
were ten candidates voted for. and eight
ballots were taken. John Sherman, oc
Ohio. led for five ballots. Harrison was
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14
PROMINENT FIGURES.


PROMINENT FIGURES.
Republican contemporary in noticing
some Of the prominent delegates that viii
be pres mt. says:
Arkansas sends Powell Clayton. a man
well known dor his aggressive party
work In his State for years He pre-
sided over the convention that nomi-
mated Blaine Califorrias delegation con-
tains a son OF General Grant and SON
also of Claus Spreckles. the sugar king.
Connecticut sends sam" Fessenden, an
old-time politician. and Ex-Governor
Bulkeley. In Delawares contesting dele
cations are Edward J. Addicks, the gas
king. and Anthony Higgins, eX-United
States Senator from that State. With
the Illinois delegates come ex-GOVernors
Oglesby and Fifer. and Indiana sends
Richard W. Thompson. ex-Secretary Of
the Navy, and General Lew Wallace, the
friend OF General Harrison, and the IA
nous author Of pen Hur." From Iowa
are United States Senator Gear. Con-
gresham Henderson. and that well-known
POLITICAL. James S. Clarkson, e0-Assistant
Postmaster-General.
Ex-United States Senator Kellogg, at
one time a wel-known national and
State leader, heads the Louisiana dele
cation. and among the Maine delegates
is Harold Sewell, FOR many years a Demo-
crat, and the recent COnsul-General at
Samoa. United States Senator-elect We'll
lingtou and Felix Agnus, the editor OF
the Baltimore American. are among the
Maryland delegates. United States
Senator Lodge Is among the Mas
sachusetts delegates and Charles A. pills
bury, Of hour-making fame, IS one OF the
Minnesota contingent. General Russell
A. Alger is a delegate-at-large from
Michigan. and Chauncey 1. Finley. the
wel-known Mississippi politician.
will sit as chairman OF the Missourlan
delegation. United States Senator Lee
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14
The Leading Journal of the state.
ICllfton Forge Reyiew.

NN4tAeSH ANASc
The Richmond Dispatch maintains the
well-merited distinction II has gained OF
being the leading journal OF the state.
In its issue OF May 81. 1855. II fairly exee4
any former issue. and certainly raises
itself greatly In the minds OF It's many
readers and friends. Besides giving ii
that issue the general news OF the corn-
try and vast amount OF miscellaneous
reading matter II also contains several
chapters on war times which are well
and finely illustrated. The issusris brim.
ful OF interest. especially TO old VA
veterans.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

for warfare. There was but one ballot
taken at this convention.
1t is the opinion OF shrewd politicians
that the forthcoming convention win DO
either very short or very long one.
There will be more than 900 delegates to
handle, the greatest number that has
ever attended a national convention. and
tho number OF contesting delegations viii
be very large. This latter fact means
many dreary waits before actual business
begins.
The second Republican convention was
held In Chicago May 16 to IS 1850. and
but three ballots were taken. There were
eight candidates In the field. and William
II. Seward led. with l3715 votes. Lincoln
received 102 votes on the first ballot. On
the second ballot the vote Of Seward
went up 10 1874. while that Of Lincoln
jumped to $50. On the third ballot Lin
coin was nominated, receiving 2a1s
votes to $50 for Seward.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

declaring 1t the sense Of the convention
that every member OF il was bound in
honor 10 support its nominee. whoever
that nominee might be, and that no man
should hold his seat who was not ready 10
50 agree. An effort was made 10 eNpel the
three recalcitrants. but ii proved abortive.
The rule requiring State delegations each
to vote as a unit. which had been assailed
at the Cincinnati convention o. 1876. was
now definitely abandoned This gift OF 4
voice 10 minorities in State delegations
Topped off ninety votes from Grant,
which was great victory for his op-
ponents. II was In effect another blow
against the Grant cause, when Mr.. Flana-
gan, Of Texas, uttered the memorable
query: What are we here for IL it isn't
the offices?" The first ballot showed
Grant in the lead, with Blaine a close Sc
cond. and John Sherman and William
Window bringing up the rear; and they
maintained this relative position through
thirty-hve consecutive ballots.
The thirty-fourth ballot called attention
to James A. Garfield, who received seven
teen votes. fifteen more than any pre-
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

COLONEL WILLIAM LAMB.
Chairman Republican State Committee)
be selected as the Republican candidate
for ice-President has not been talked
about much
In this district the Republicans are
split up pretty badly. There will DO q
meeting OF the District Committee. OF
which J. W. Southwark. OF Henrico. Is
chairman. in few days. when the qIes-
ton Of putting up a candidate for Con-
gress will be considered. Those being
talked OF as suitable congressional tim.
Der from this district In the Republican
ranks are Judge L. l. Lewis. Judge Ed
mund Waddill, and Distr!ct-Chairman }.
w. Southwark. IL The Republicans should
put up a congressional ticket. and II is be-
lieved that they WILL 1t Is more than
likely that such ticket will receive the
support Of great many Populists. who
VIII hardly nominate.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

delegates and alternates on three OF the
sides are vast tiers OF seats for the pub
lie. The fourth side will be apportioned
among specially invited guests and the
public. on either side of the speakers
platform will be the tables for the news
paper reporters. Each press table has
been fitted with a pneumatic tube con.
Meeting with the telegraph offices located
under the tiers OF seats at the back OF the
speakers platform.
THE DECORATIONS.
ST. Louis will take particular pride in
the auditorium decorations. ]. A. Cor
man, one OF the best-known decorators or
this character In the country, has the
contract. He decorated the Worlds-Fafr
buildings. the Atlanta Exposition build
ings, and the Midwinter Palace, at San
Francisco and has the contract 10 beau
tify the building in which the Democratic
National Convention is TO bo held. 1t Is
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1896-06-14

MAJIHEW SlANLEl @Ohl'
seminated the news Of the convention
have also been handsomely taken care OF
IN the matter Of decoration. Looming up
i'm large raised letters will be the inscrip-
ton, "The Pen is Mightier than the
Sword" The plush banners upon which
are emblazoned the arms and name or
each state will be trimmed in heavy gold
bullion fringe.
ID. NJ Houser, chairman OF the Press
Committee. went through the building last
week After carefully going over the
space allotted the press and ascertainlhg
hat AIS seats would be at the disposal Oh
the newspapers which will have corre-
spondents here, Mr. Houser said the
space would not nearly suffice. He mas on
fle applications for nearly 1900 seats. lie
added that a boiling down of the appn-
cations would be necessary, but that GER
tainlv another 100 seats would have to DC
forthcoming.
Both telegraph companies are making
great preparations for the convention.
The Postal Company will have the west
end of the hall and the Western Union the
east end. Each will have enough instru-
rnents. operators. and wires to send out
10000 words a day. In addition 10 13,Uo
commercial messages. In a pinch TINS
showing can be increased so per cent.
Both companies have men at work strlhg-
ing new copper wires into the city from
New York and Chieago especially for TINS
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REPUBLICAN, CLANS.
Ths Coming Meeting Of Their National
Convention.
THE GREAT AUDITORIUM.
lis General Arrangement and Its
Decorations.
THE PRESS ACCOMMODATIONS
The Lights, Ventilation, and Telegraph
Service.
COME PROMINENT DELEGATES.
rrerious Conventions--Thc Mckin-
. lev MortEage-PossibIe surprises-
othcrs Whose Names May he Men
doned in Connection with the
NonfnaffOn.
m PROMINENT DELEGATES.

The National Republican Convention. or,
as some term it. the National Repub-
rcan Mckinley ratification meeting. win
assemble In ST. Louis. No, on Tuesday
next the 18th. IN the Auditorium build
lrc provided for the purpose by the cit-
gsrs o. 81. Louis. The body will consist
OF Sal members-necessary TO a choice,
tD
-he convention will be called to order
promptly at IL o'clock NJ. by Hon. Thomas
u Carter. Of Montana. chairman of the
National Committee, end Joseph II. Man
ley. secretary Of the National Committee,
VIII act as secretary of the body.
Mr. Carter is comparatively a young
man in politics, having first attracted at
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" A@asi Al "a N LIZ pAN
tentlon in the Fifty-irst Congress. he
then being Montana's first congressman
otter her admission TO the Union as a
S'aIe He was chairman Of the National
Committee during the last presidential
election, and still holds that position, as
well as being United States Senator from
Montana, having yet some five years to
serve IN that body. He IS about 45 years
@, age
The auditorium is centrally located, be-
irs Immediately south OF the spot where
Che new City Han is advancing, by
lssurely stages. toward completion. A
strict adherence TO the truth forbids the
statement that ana exterior view OF the
couvoDt.on hall fascinatcs the eye. But
81 VIII seat 1850 spectators. exclusive OF
the 4iS seats reserved for the press and
ite 100 set aside for the delegates ana
afenates which Is more TO the purpose.
ThaIe are enough windows 10 catch every
stray June zephyr that wanders that way.
There are one hundred and more exits
on. entrances. and in case of panic or
fire 40 is estimated that the building could
o. emptied In five minutes. In this and
many other respects il Is superior to the
Buildings In which national conventions
O., the past have been held, although 1t is
she largest. The minneapolis convention