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Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15

delegat.--. Gen. Bragg. the delegation
chairman, contended that the state CON
vention instructions bound the deega-
ton to the unit rule and he therefore an
nounced the twenty-four delegates as not
voting This was done pursuant 20
caucus held the night before. which de-
cided by n vote of 20 to 4, that the dele
CATION, bound by gold instructions"
could not consistently take part in the
nomination of a presidential candidate
or Il silver platform, e, j. Dockery OBJ
iected, maintaining that those delegates
who 90 chose should have the right Of
voting for presidential nominee. The
chair held that silent voters were to be
considered as absentees, but that every
delegate present who desired to vote had
the right to have his vote recorded. Dele
gate Malone then voted for Blackburn
and Delegates Dockery, Holgate and
Larson for Bryan.
Alabama, the first state to vote, head
Cd the stampede to Brya- Idaho, Cali
fornia and other states followed TEe
revolt in the other delegations spread,
even to those states bound by instruc-
tons, Kansas, Illinois, Ohio, and even
Iowa were tottering. On the fifth and
last ballot Kansas went over. Illinois
and other states tumbling along in her
wake. When Ohio was reached Bryan
had 446 votes of the 504 required to
make a two-thirds majority of the vOt-
ing. Chairman White had ruled that
two-thirds of those voting constituted
the twothirds majority under the rule.
Ohio hesitated. The Bryan men de-
handed a poll of the vote. The friends
of Mclean saw that the end was in
sight, and Mr.. Mclean himself mounted
a chair and withdrew his name rs q
candidate and cast the forty-six votes of
Ohio for Bryan. This gave him 1872,
twelve less than enough to nominate.
Montana changed her six votes to Bryan
and Oklahoma followed with her six.
To the territory of Oklahoma, there
fore, belongs the honor of nominating
the Democratic candidate for President
Of 1896.
The other states then scrambled over
each other. Gov Stone of Missouri
withdrew BANDS name, and Senator
Turpie of Indiana withdrew that of her
governor and, on his motion, the nomi-
nation was made unanimous.
Following is a summary Of the fifth
and last ballot:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
LATEST MARKET REPORTS.
Milwaukee, July IL, 1885,.
MILWAUKEE DAIRY MARKET.

,n Butter.Fancy eream 1nary per h. 15c:
selections. 11@13c; lines, fair to choice, do,
8@11c; packing stock, do. 5@7c: grease
4Q5c.
Cheese-Full cream flats. per Id, new, ia
@Sc; brick. 7QSc; limburger. 7@Sc; Swiss,
do. 12@13c-
Eggs-Per doz. fresh. 1O@1o1ac.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
MARKETS BY TELEGRAPH.

Milwaukee-Fl our--Quiet and unchanged,
Wheat,,Weak and irregular; Nc; spring spring
551sc. Cors--HiglIer; No. 3, 261Ac. Oats
Higher; No. 2 white, 1SAc; No. 3 white,
3Oc; sample on track, 23@30c. Rye-High-
er; No. l, 32c. Provisions-Higher; pork.
6.60; lard, 3.65.
Flour is quiet on the basis of 3.40G3.50
for patents in bbls In CARROTS; low grades.
in lutte. 1.5OGi2. 90: bakers in wood. 2.45Q
$50 rye, in bbls, 2.1c@2.2O.
Milstuffs are dull at e 50GI6.T5 per ton
for sacked bran. 7.oOG7.25 for fine middings;
white. do. a.00M9.2h.
Chicago-Close-Wh 541Ac; Au-
gust, 55c September, 56c: December 571sc
bid. CornaJuly. 2GAc; September; 24Ae;
May, 29SSd29$ic. Oats-July, Ice: Septem-
Der. 157Sc; May. 1870. Pork-July, 6621a,
September. 6.723; October, $40; January,
7.47K. Lard-July. 80: September, 3.l713
03.S0; October. $50; December, 3.97l2; Jan
gary, 40. Eibs-Jqly, $50, September,
3.67; October, 37212; January, $50.
New k-Close-Wheat-July, Gle; Au-
gust, size; September 6112c; October 621sc;
December, 63aac Corn-September, 321sc-
Oats-September. 20c.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
MILWAUKEE LIVESTOCK MARKET.

Bogs-Receipts, cars; market SC higher
Mixed, 3.OO@3.25; heavy, 2.90@l3. O5; light.
3.1O03 As; rough, 2.25@2.5O
Cattle-Receipts, Q cars; market steady.
Butchers steers, medium to good. 1850 to
1850 lbs, 4.000415; common to fair, 900
to 1000 lbs. 37O@5 90; cows, common to-
good, 2.0O@265; heifers, good to choice,
2.75@3 10; common to good, 25@3. 90;
l. s5@1. so; bulls, common to good, 2O0@2. 70 >
good TO choice. 2.5OM2.90 feeders. 800 TO
$50 lbs, 31O@3.40; veals, 3.50@45O: milk
Sheep-Receipts, 0 cars; market quiet. 200
$500; spring lambs dull 3.00@4.00
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15

foleS vast. lUO
Necessary to choice, 81.
At this stage Chairman White ruled
that two-thirds of those voting consti
tuted a majority. He also gave decis-
ion regarding the vote in the Wisconsin
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15

There are 372 new cases of cholera
in Egypt and ZIP deaths.
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15
A SILVER PLATFORM.
The Democrats Declare for Free
Coinage.
Vote On the Adoption of the Resolutions
was 626 to 30l.

Chicago, ILL.,, July 9.-Following is the
platform adopted by the Democratic ma
tional convention today:
Watertown republican. [volume] (Watertown, Wis.) 1860-1906, 1896-07-15

Fr1day WAS the decisive day. It ap-
peared that not all the candidates had
been presented the night before, so
opportunity was given Mr.. Harrity Of
Pennsylvania to put the name of ex-
Gov. Pattison of that state on the list.
An Oregon man added the name of eX-
Gov. Pennoyer of his state and then the
convention was ready for the ballots.
There were taken with the following re-
SultS:
The Press., 1896-04-09

It's simple matter to get the price of any article we keep-almost as easy to get the article.
 You know where our store is, probably you pass4it frequently. When you want to know price on anything, step in for say thirty seconds. You will not be im- portuned to buy. It is presumed that if you want to buy anything you will say so,
 Our method of ''cinching'' a customer, is not to grab him by the button-hole, but to place ''taking' goods upon our counters, that they will attract his eye, and mention our taking price upon them, without further comment.
The Press., 1896-04-09
Murder at Holland.

The sensation of the week is the shoot ing at Holland, near Crystal Lake, of Angelo Aborn, by John W. Hunter The tragedy occurred last Monday. The two men lived on adjoining farms, and Mrs Hunter was Aborn's sister Notwith- standing the many reasons why the men should have lived peaceably together, they were constantly quarreling.
 Hunters treatment of his wife and an unequal distribution of family property were themes that led to bitter discussions between the two men on many occasions. Monday these topics received attention with the result that Aborn was found dead beside the road near Hunters house with charge of gunshot in his head. Beneath his body were two large stones, which he had taken from a wall near by when he had made his last advance on his enemy. Mrs. Hunter was the only witness of the murder. She says that Aborn called at the house and drank a glass of cider by invitation of her hus- band. Later the two men got into a heated argument, and Hunter ordered Aborn to leave. Aborn left the house, but soon returned and continued the quarrel. He did not stay long, and when he went out again Hunter went with him as far as the road, and continued the dis cussion. A little later Hunter came in and got his gun and started after Aborn, who was leaving the place. He overlook him in a small hollow about 100 feet from the house. Aborn told Hunter to go back home, but he insisted on following him. AbOrn then went to the side of the road and picked up a stone. Hunter fired one barrel over his head. Aborn got an- other stone, and dared Hunter to shoot again. Face to face, within fifteen feet of each other, stood the two men. h. furiated by their quarrel, they were like wild animals at bay. Hunter pressed the trigger of the other barrel, the charge entered Aborn's head over the left eve and the feud was settled between the two men forever.
 Hunter left his victim lying by the roadside, and went to Holland to give himself up to the authorities. Mrs Hunt CT was in such state of mind that she did not even give the alarm to the neigh bors.
 William Bowler, of the Crystal Lake hotel, came along little later and found the body. He notified Dr. Rafftery, who was in the neighborhood making call. The body lay with the feet toward Hunt CTS house. Near the head was one of
The Press., 1896-04-09
DISTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro-

1J bate Court, April 7th, 1896.
 Estate of Betsey A. Norris, late of Stafford, in said district, deceased.
 The admintstratrtx having exhibited her ad- mtn1strat1on account with said estate to this Court for allowance, it is
 Ordered-That the 18th day of April, A: D., Office in Staffcrd, be and the same is assigned for a hearing on the allowance of said admtnis- directs the admnistratrx to cite all persons inter ested therein to appear at said time and place, by publishing this order in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, and by posting a copy on the public signpost in the town Of Staf- ford, where the deceased last dwelt:
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-04-09
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

RESTRICT OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- U bate Court, April Sth, A. D. 1S96 Estate of Robert A. Graves, late of Stafford in said district, deceased.
 tratrtx praying that an order may be granted to sell part of the real estate of said deceased, as Ordered-That said application be heard and determined at the Probate Office in Stafford. in said district, on the 18th day of April, A. D. 1896 at o'clock in the afternoon, and that mo- ttce be given of the pendency Of said application and the time and place of fheartng thereon by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper having a circulation in said district, on or before tue 9th day of April, A. D., 1896.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-04-09
Ribbons.

We suppose most people know where to buy ribbons best-we judge from our large sales.
 Another triumph! The offering in cludes:
 Warp printed Ribbons.
 Striped Ombre Ribbons
 Printed Persian Ribbons. PompadouI Ribbons.
 Ribbons in Delft colOrings COlored Moire Ribbons. There is the whole gamut of Ribbon newness, and to buy Ribbon here is suf1- cient guarantee that it is all silk, regard less of the price you pay. This has not always been true. It is now and shall be- Fancy Dresden and Persian Stock Col lars Soc, 65c., 75c., $1, $1.25. You'll find these prices mean the work of mak- ing for nothing.
 Big values in Lace Collars. Vandyke Point Lace Collars, 50c., val ue, $1.
 Collarettes in new designs, with lace insertion and ribbon.
 All lace with fancy ribbon stocks, Soc, 75c., $1, $1,5O, $2. 25, $2.9O each. Fine Nainsook and dotted Swiss yokee, 75c., $1, $1.25, $1.75 and $2.9O
 Main store, center.
The Press., 1896-04-09

The Ohio legislature has passed law making it final offense to wear high hats in theaters. The Ohio authorities will be watched to see if they have courage to en- force this law.
The Press., 1896-04-09
THE CHICAGO GROCERY

Prices this week are as follows.
 Come and get what you want before the supply is gone.
 12 lbs Rolled Oats, 25c qts G00d White Beans, Bic 1 qt California Lima Beams, 10c 1 package Gold Dust, 17c 1 can Best Pumpkin, Joe 3 cans Best Lima Beans, 25c 3 cans Good Tomatoes, 25': 1 can Best Tomatoes in the market, 10c 1 can Best Litteneck Clans, 1Oc 3 cans Choicest Marrow Squash, 25c pkg. Salratus, 7c
 We have a small amount of Prepared Buck wheat Flour that we wish to close out. We offer
 4 lb. pkgs. worth 25c, 16c lb. pkg. worth 2Oc. 11c Grandmas Pan Cake Flour worth 12c, 1Oc pkgs. Mince Meat 25c 1 l6. Finest Ne'0 York Evp. Apples, Sc 10 lbs. Fine Carolina Rice, soc 2 Jos. Cal. Egp. PeGches, 15c
 MOLASSES? YES.
 gal. Best Porto Rico, 4Oc Good {" BOG 1 " Poor '' {" 25c
 Have you tried our 7c corn, don't miss it, it is the finest in the market.
The Press., 1896-04-09

The Charter Oak Driving Park prop erty was sold at auction Saturday for $2O,81O to Henry Kenne dy of Hartford. The property originally cost $43, ,OO0 and has had $15O,O expended upon it.
The Press., 1896-04-09
OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro

ID bate Court, April 8th, 1896. said district, deceased.
 Upon the application of Edwin c. Pinney, praying that letters of administration may be granted on said estate.
 Ordered-that said application be heard and de termtned at the probate office in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day Of April, A. D., 1S96 at o'clock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon by pub a circulation in said district, and by posting copy thereof on the public sign-pOSt in the town of Stafford, in said district.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-04-09

A church fair was held in Bangor, Me-, the other day, at which there was grab bag. During the evening gentleman who paid for grab drew out note with the following inscription: "Good for one grave, dug any time during the ensuing year. John Spader."
The Press., 1896-04-09
At $15.OO.

Walking Costumes of Novelty Cloth the new London Reefer Coat, lined skirt, lined throughout with cambric and velveteen binding.
The Press., 1896-04-09

Manchester Union; The impression seems to be growing that anti-McKinley influences can be profitably combined and thrown to exPresident Harrison.
The Press., 1896-04-09

Resolutions, obituaries or cards of thanks 1n- serted at one-half advertising rates. Births, marriages and deaths inserted free. Communi- cations received without signature always con- m1tted to the waste basket without attention.
The Press., 1896-04-09
Died,

Wales, 2d, Elizabeth, widow of J. E. Ainsworth.
 Willington, 9th. Louise Preston, TT, widow of Charles F. Morrison.
 South Coventry, 3d, Sumner Payne, 69. Hydeville, 7th, William A. Williams, 63 Westford, 2l, Kendall Mowry, 75; 2d, Albert M. Carpenter, 47.
The Press., 1896-04-09

Ex-President Benjamin Harrison and Ms. Mary Scott Lord Dimmick were married at St. Thomas church, New York, Monday evening, at six o'clock.
The Press., 1896-04-09
SMITH & MURRAY.
WOMEN'S DRESSES.

Such an array of TaiIor-made Dresses as will delight any woman.
 Leadership as sellers of Women's Gar ments was won by painstaking work. It is maintained by excelling our own best efforts. The same is true of our Suit business.
 Helpful hints follow, but reading of dresses is poor fun when you can so easily enjoy seeing them.
The Press., 1896-04-09

The report comes from COnstantinople that decree is about to be issued expell- ing all Christian missionaries from the domain of the Sultan. One of the Ameri- cans who have been at work there Rev. MT. Knapp, has been placed under arrest on trifling or trumped-up charges, and his deportation is contemplated. The ex- pulsion of the American missionaries has, it appears, been fully considered by the state department, and will not be carried into effect without the earnest resistance of our government, inasmuch as the rights of missionaries in Turkey are conceded by treaty stipulations.
The Press., 1896-04-09
Married.

Monson, 7th, by Rev. F. s. Hatch Rob- ert H. Cushman and Miss Mabelle K Flynt.
 Stafford Springs, 9th, by Rev. D. F. Lawler, Daniel H. Rourke, Jr., and Miss Sarah D. Murray.
The Press., 1896-04-09

This paper is mailed regularly to its subscrib- CTS until definite order to discontinue is re- ceived and all arrears are paid in full.
The Press., 1896-04-09
At $19.5O.

Handsome TailOr-made Costume of mixed cloths, silk lined Jacket, 5 yards wide Skirt. Cannot be matched less than $25.
The Press., 1896-04-09
s ,OG LOST.-A White Fox Terrier.
 HARRISON DAVIS, Stafford.
OF sTAFFORD, ss. Pro-

OF STAFFORD, ss. Pro- , bate Court, April 3d, 1896.
 Estate ol Hiram Vtnton, late of stafford, in said district, deceased.
 ecutor, praying that an order may be granted to sell the real estate of said deceased, as per ap- OrderedNThat said application be heard and determined at the Probate office in Stafford, in said district, on the 18th day of April, A. D. 18g6 at 11oclock in the forenoon, and that notice be given of the pendency of said application and the time and place of hearing thereon, by pub fishing the same once in some newspaper haV- ing circulation in said district, on or before the 9th day of April, A. D., 1898.
 MARCUS B. FISK, Judge.
The Press., 1896-04-09
Born,

Mansfield. 5ih, son to Mir. and Mrs. Charles Hobby. Weight, three pounds.
 Stafford. Springs ,4th, daughter to Thom- as Mullins
The Press., 1896-04-09
At $25.OO.

Costumes made of fine imported fab A few finer Suits, some of them i'm ported, at $35 and $50.
 Second floor, take elevator
The Press., 1896-04-09
At $1.5O.

Cutaway Costume, made from black and blue cheviot full sleeves and three quarter lined with satin rhadame; seams all bound. Skirt is wide, lined through out with cambric and finished with vel veteen binding.
The Press., 1896-04-09
he stones that he held when he was shot,

the stones that he held when he was shot, and when the body was moved another stone fell out of the overcoat. About 20 of the coarse shot had taken effect, and death must have come almost instantly. States Attorney Reed and Coronor Phelps were at once notified. In the mean time Hunter had gone to Holland, and had told Deputy Sheriff Price what he had done, and wanted to be taken into custo- dy. The sheriff would not believe that he had killed Aborn, and would not ar rest him. The deputy finally went to the scene of the tragedy, and, finding the story true, arrested Hunter, who had started to return home. Hunter was ar raigned Tuesday morning at Holland on a charge of murder in the first degree and pleaded not guilty. States Attorney Reed has filed request that jury be appoint ed for next Tuesday. It is very doubtful that Hunter will be convicted of murder in the first degree. The stones held by Aborn are dangerous weapons if used right, and while it will be difficult to prove that the deed was done in self-defense, it
 is very doubtful that strong enough case can be presented to convince a jury that Hunter ought to hang. Aborn leaves three young children, his wife hay ing died several years ago. He was not an amiable husband or a model father, owing to his absolute life. Hunter is not much better. Both men were hard drinkers, and had been on a debauch for several days before the shooting. Their principal beverage was hard cider, which makes the worst kind of drunkards, and is responsible for much crime and lawless- ness in the rural districts.
The Press., 1896-04-09

THIS Paper and The Connecticut Courant rweeklyl furnished for $2.2O per year.
The Press., 1896-04-09

By the river and harbor bill reported to the house last week $2O, ,O00 was provided for improving the Connecticut river below Hartford. The only comfort secured from the efforts to make the river navigable to Holyoke is the clause directing the secre- tary of war at his discretion, to cause sur veys to be made and the cost of improve ment to be estimated.
 Col. w. c. P. Breckinridge of Kentucky has been practisingS law here ever since the suitk for damages of ::MadelinesPollard two years ago caused.him to beTsucceeded in congress by Col. w, c. Owens. Now that he is.canvassing the district again to run for congress this year, the old move ment of the ladies in the district is being reorganized, and he will have the women against him, as he had two years ago.
 The city election in Hartford Monday resulted in the democrats electing Miles B. Preston mayor, over Alexander liar bison, and George w. Fowler collector over P. Davis Oakley. The republicans elected all the other candidates, and will have a majority of on the board of aldermen and 12 on the board of council men about two-thirds of the registered voters came out to vote. Harbison and Oakley's defeat is Said to be result of the work of the Bulkeley faction.
 Paris has found new and characteristic use for the Roentgen rays. Hereafter sus- pected parcels will not be opened with fear and cold chisel in search on infer nal machines, but will be put under the searching light ofthe cathode. The next thing in order will be to take aekiotograph of every Ionged- haired person who applies for emission at a theater, to make sure that he has no bombs or pistols about him. The inventor of thenew process, by the way, pronounces his name Renken, not Renk-en but Ren-ken.-Sprinafe5d Re publican.
The Press., 1896-04-09
Are You In It?

EOUND.-Ab bunch of keys, which the \ owner may have by proving property and paying charges. GARY BROS.
The Press., 1896-04-09

II cation. Fine view. M. G. MOORE. Sw
 OTTUATION WANTED.-Forg general kC housework. References furnished. Ad- dress P. 0. Box 148, Stafford Springs. 1W*
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-01-22
Health Notes.

Miss Frances E. Willard is reported to
have said that the total amount of force
used in the compression of women's waists
and feet would suffice to run all the mills
in the world.
A DELIGHTFULLY."- refreshing drink for invalids
is made by throwing small handful OF
dried raspberries in a bowl of wa'er. A tiny
bit OF stick cinnamon may be added If de-
sired.
A severe case of blood poisoning not long
ago was traced to the wearing of O black
dotted veil. A slight sore on the lip became
moistened, and the veil adhered to it, I'M
noticed by the wearer, who nearly lost her
life in consequence.
One drachm of powdered Gin ramon made
in a pill with few drops of water, and
taken morning and evening, is highly re.
commended as a cure for dysentery. Two
doses are usually sufficient, and more than
six should not be taken.
A drink that nourishes and stimulates at
once is prepared by breaking an egg in cup
and filling with clear, hot coffee. Always
make the combination in this order, for if
the coffee is put in first and the egg added,
they will not mix properly, and strngy
compound will result.
For headache of the "beating, thump-
ing" variety, an effective remedy may often
be found in plaster of flour and cayenne
pepper, equal parts, mixed vita water and
applied to the back of the neck. The pep
per is in most cases an admirable substitute
for mustard, as it never blisters.
One of the best disinfectants for Disgusting
unpleasant odors in the sickroom is made
by soaking sheets of brown wrapping paper
in saltpeter and water. Let them dry
thoroughly, and when needed for use throw
few dried lavender flowers on one of them
and burn it on shovel. 1t is far preferable
to coffee or rags.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-01-22

full about leaving any dirt under the pea or
in the corners; if had to leave any art
anywhere. to leave it right in the middle OF
the floor" and she never forgets 1T when sne
goes to sweep.
never expect them to do all the chores
such as bringing wood, water, etc., for they
would soon hate that, but help them, or at
least 60 with them sometimes. which suits
them just as well. Remember. that after
work mustcome time for play, and time
for lessons, reading, ETC., which should be
their Every own" as far as possible. do
not think many little girls will dislike work,
if we only try to interest them in it, and do
not let them get in the way of spending
their time running about the streets, or
playing with other children from sunrise
till sunset"
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1896-01-22

average amount made last summer was
about $75 per acre. One woman, however,
went far ahead of this. She took entire
care of the half acre that fell to her, and
also pulled up weeds from her neighbors'
plots, taking tie weeds in payment. These
she dried, burned, and used the ashes as a
fertilizer. Her crops responded so obIigingly
that she has not only stored up vegetables
for winter use, but made cash profit of
nearly one hundred dollars.
In Findland, the women have formed
fire brig ldes, and do effective work. But
the houses are not so high there as in many
of our large cities.-Exchange.