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The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

hats, state guidons were waived IN wiz
confusion.
Judge Plowman of South Dakota also sec
onded Bryan. Cyclone" Davis OF texas
made strong plea for middle-of-the-foau
course but he said that the element ne
represented would only ask that in case
Bryan should refuse to accept the noml-
nation, the man who should receive the
next highest number of votes be accepted
as the standard bearer He said the Pop
ulists in the Northwest did not understand
the situation IN the South or how intolerant
of compromise the Southern Democrats are.
He instanced their refusal to accept Sen
ator Teller as their nominee at Chicago,
of whom he spoke as man around whose
name there would be halo of honor and
whose record was one of grandeur. Mr..
Davis closed by seconding the nomination
Of Mr.. Norton.
Rumors of Gov. Stones presence with a
telegram flew about the hall and Chairman
Aliens statement did not entirely allay the
apprehension. Stump Ashby of Texas got
in a chair and demanded to know if there
was a telegram on the secretary's table from
Mr. Bryan.
..There is not" replied Chairman Allen
firmly .and has NOT been"
This did not seem to satisfy AShby. but
he got down from his chair Chairman AL
len announced the official vote as: Bryan
1912 Norton 321, Donnelly /.
1t was then 4:22 Bcdlam was. of course,
loosened, and pandemonium regned for
fifteen or twenty minutes. The Texas, Ar
kansas and Maine le-of-the-road-men
with their guidons together took no part in
the demonstration. The middle-of-the-road
men finally massed about their standard on
the left of the hall, about 800 in number
and made a counter demonstration. They
cheered and yelled and pushed and fought
for ten minutes. The sergeants-at-arms were
powerless to restore order and after rap
ping for five minutes Chairman Allen d.
clared Mr. Bryan the nominee Of the con-
vention. Some one made a motion to adj
journ. The chairman put the motion and
declared the convention adjourned sine
die. AS he did so Stump Ashby shouted
."Texas cast 1O3 votes for Norton, first, last
and all the time"
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

Chicago, July 24.-The gold standard
Democratic conference has decided
that a call for a national convention
must be issued.
The meeting was held in secret, the
public and the press being excluded.
The chief cause for the secrecy was
that Controller Eckels, who was ex-
pected to arrive from Washington,
was generally understood to carry in
his vest pocket the wishes Of tue pres
ent administration regarding q con-
vention and third ticket, and it was
desired to give him all possible oppor-
tunity to say what Mr.. Cleveland de-
sired without its being too extensively
advertised. 1t wis generally admitted
that the wishes of the administration
would go far toward determining
whether or not there should be anOth-
er ticket in the field, but many of the
visiting Democrats had no hesitation
in saying that a ticket would be put
up III spite of everything. There were
present representatives from Ken
lucky, Ohio, Missouri, Wisconsin,
Iowa Indiana, Nebraska and Illinois.
Controller EckeIs did not appear and
the meeting, after waiting some time
for him went into session. Gen. e. S.
Bragg of Wisconsin was elected
chairman and G. A. Ewing of Illinois,
secretary. The conference definitely
decided that convention should be
called, the only question being wheth-
er this meeting should issue the call,
and on this lively debate ensued..
q. M. Davis of Kentucky presented
the principal resolutions, calling for a
convention to be held on Sept. in
Detroit H. s. Robbins of Illinois did
not favor the issue OF a call by the
meeting of to-day, and r. w. Knott of
Kentucky spoke strongly in favor of
calling the convention at once.
Senator Villas of Wisconsin violently
opposed the issuing Of a call by the
conference. HIS speech was frequent
ly cheered, although the general sem
timent of the meeting seemed to in
cline the other way.
After a long debate q resolution was
adopted to the effect that it was the
sense of the meeting that a Democrat
is convention be held, a Democratic
platform enunciated and candidates
for president ard vice president chosen
and that the said convention should
convene not later than Sept. 2 A
committee of one from each state,
there represented, was appointed by
the chairman to draft a call for the
convention with orders to report to
the general meeting tomorrow.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

proposed by national, state or local legis-
latures, to a direct vote of the people for
their approval or rejection.
Transportation being means Of ex-
change and public necessity, the govern
ment should own and operate the railroads
in the interest of the people; to the end
that all men may be accorded the same
treatment in transportation, and that the
tyrrany and political power now exercised
by the great corporations, which result In
the impairment. if not the destruction, OF
the political right and personal liberty of
tbe citizen, may be destroyed. Such own
ership is to be accomplished gradually, in
q manner consistent with sound public
policy.
The interest of the United States in the
public highways built with pubic moneys
and the proceeds of extensive tracts or
land, known as the Pacific railroads, should
never be alienated, mortgaged or sold,, but
guarded and protected for the general well
fare, as provided by the laws organizing
said Pacific railroads. The foreclosure OF
the subsisting liens of the United States
on these roads should at once follow de-
fault in the payment thereof by the debtor
companies, and that upon the foreclosure
of said roads the government shall purchase
the same, if it become necessary to protect
it's interests therein, or, if the same can
be purchased at a reasonable nrica: on1 -
government shall operate said railroads al
public highways for the benefit of the whole
people and not In the interest of the few,
under suitable provisions for protection Of
life and property, giving to all transporta-
ton interests equal privileges and equal
rates for fares and freights. We denounce
the present infamous schemes for refunding
these debts and demand that the laws
now applicable thereto be executed and
administered according to their true intent
and spirit.
The telegraph, like the postofice system,
being a necessity for the transmission OF
news, should be owned and operated by
the government in the interest of the
people.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

a great deal of interest lie has a rep
utation as a speaker. During the de-
bate on the repeal of the Sherman law
he talked fifteen hours against time
He is a large man, smooth shaven face
and of commanding presence. He al
ways begins speaking in a low, well
modulated tone, which, for a moment,
subjected him to the usual cries of
.louder." AS he progresses he warns
up and speaks loud, clearly and in an
impassioned tone.
When Senator Allen had concluded
several attempts were made to secure
an adjournment, but Senator Butler.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

nominated that the convention woke
up The fioodgates of oratory We're
opened again.
Delegate Dear of New York advo-
Gated the adoption of the minority re-
port. Cyclone Davis attempted to
pour oil on the trt ubled waters.
With some 1iffie ulty the speech
making was cut off, aid the vote was
taken by states on the adoption of the
minority report, recommending the
domination of vice president first
The announcement OF the vote was
7S5 to 615 i'll favor OF the minority re-
port.
The report as amended was then
adopted. 4 California delegate moved
a recess until 5 O'Clock, but the mo-
ton was vocifefollsly voted down.
The committee to confer with SINH
lar committee from the silver conyen-
ton was then appt inted, one from
each state.
Gen. j. Is Weaver. chairman of the
committee OH resolutions, was then
recognized to read the platform as
agreed to by the committee. He was
received with applause. He prefaced
the reading by saying the committee
had had protractcd meeting and flat
while its proceedings had been harmo-
nious there was not e.ltire una ninity
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28
STOLE A CHILD.
One of the Maternity Hospital Ba.
bies Is Kidnapped

One of the Maternity Hospital Ba.
bies Is kidnapped
Minneapolis, July pa most singu-
lar case OF kidnapping has been report
cd to the police from Maternity hospi-
tai. Yesterday afternoon a woman
carrying an eightee n-montEs-old baby
called at the hospital and stated that
she wanted to adopt a baby girl for
her sister. She was told that she must
supply references, but il. the mean
time was shown several babies, after
which she asked to be allowed to sit
awhile and rest. One Of the attendants.
who had been in the room with her.
was called out and left on the lounge
tWo-lnonths-old baby boy which she
had been caring for. Upon the return
OF the nurse she was astonished to
lind the woman gone from the hospi-
tai. 1T SO happened that no one had
seen her leave, but she was traced to
the Bloomington avenue lire through
q Western avenue conductor who re-
membered having given her a trans
fer. There the clue ended The wo-
man was plainly dressed and dis
played some forethought in taking
with the child cap a quilt and q
nursing bottle. Tie hospital autIlori-
ties are nonplusod to account for the
Woman's action, as the infant she took
did not answer the requirements she
named for the babe which size wished
to secure.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

mittee of the Popuiist Party.
Wardeil of California, chairman of the
credentials committee, read the report.
Considerable discussion was aroused
over the disposition of contesting dele
cations. A minority report of the Gre
dentialS committee was also submitted
and roll call demanded, which resulted
in the adoption of the majority report
by Il vote of 665 to 642.
The majority report Of the committee
on permanent organization presented
the name of Senator Allen of Nebraska
for permanent chairman. The minority
presented james E. Campion of Maine.
rhe roll call of states was ordered
on the adoption OF the majority or mi
nority report The majority report
was adopted by vote of 1oS to oh.
On motion the election of Senator
Allen as chairman was made unani-
NOUS. On Mr.. Pence's motion com
mittee. consisting of himself. Cyclone
Davis and Ignatius Donnelly. were APP
pointca to escort Senator Allen to the
platform.
Cyclone" Davis introduced Senator
Allen to the convention in a short
speech.
Senator Allen began his address by
thanking the convention for the honor
and rcgretting that he had not had
time to prepare Il speech. He spoke
at some length. being lis+o,ned to with
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28
Drowned In Remidii Lake.

Park Rapids, Mimi, July 2! The
stage from Bemidji brings the news
that Joseph Elliott of Minneapolis and
Miss Ball of Eagle Bend were drowned
i'll Bemidii lake
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

Elbow Lake, Mimi, July 2; Hans
Peterson, farmer living in the south
western part of Land tow nship, com
United suicide. by taking strychnine
yesterday. He was seventy -four years
old.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

acting as delegate, made a motion
for the appointment of a committee to
confer with the committee from the
silver men. There were many loud
cries Of NO and Mr.. Branch Of Geor-
gia moved to table the motion. The
noes seemed to be in a large majority,
aud the motion to table was declared
lost. Senator Buffers motion was car
ried with a loud chorus of ayes and
great cheering.
A Tennessee delegate offered reso-
luton declaring that free and unllmlt-
ed coinage was paramount, ana direct
ing the conference committee to take
steps to bring it about. The resolution
went to the conference committee. The
committee on rules then made it's re-
port. Little interest was manifested
in It, and before the convention had
acted upon it LATE Pence moved an ad-
journment until 10 o'clock tomorrow
morning.
The first regular ORDER of business
at the morning session Friday was the
reading of the minority report OF the
committee on rules. 1t recommended
a change III the order of making noml-
nations, so as to make the nomination
of vice president There was some
parliamentary squabbiing, EltWeed
Pomeroy of Newark, Il. j., chairman
of the committee on rules, took the
stage and explained at length the con-
fiict between the majority and minor
ity Of the committee.
IgRatius Donnellv Of Minnesota pro-
testet against the proposition reported
from the committee on rules to allow
the candidate to select the national
chairman.
Il. Gerry Brown of Massachusetts
defended the minority. He pleaded
with the majority i'll pathetic tones to
concede this much to the Southern
states and the minority OF the cons
yentiOn.
George Abbott of Nebraska appealed
to the convention not to change the
regular order of business.
Tom Patterson of Colorado followed
with strong speech against the
adoption Of the minority report.
Senator Butler of North Carolina
moved that tic national committee Sc
lect it's own chairman instead of the
nominee doing it. and his motion was
carried without division. The conyen-
ton dragged on very slowly. 1t was
not until the action relative to the or
der in Which presidential and vice
presidential candidates should be
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28

St Louis, July 22.-The national con-
vention of the Peoples party was call
ed to order by Chairman Taubeneck,
of the executive committee, shortly
after II O'Clock to-day.
Rev. w L. Smith of st. Louis opened
proceedings by invoking the divine
blessing.
Chairman Taubeneck. introduced Gov.
The River Falls times. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1894-1933, 1896-07-28
BRYAN Is CHOSEN
DEMO. RATIO NOMINEE rs NOMINAT-
ED BY THE POPULISTS.

He Receives over a Thousand Votes
on the First Ballot to 331 for Mr.
Norton-IGnatius DonneHy Sc
cures One Vote, Coxey One and
Debs Eisht-CompIete Report of
the Proceedings
Arizona republican., 1896-09-27
SCHEME TO BEAT BLAND.
Conferences Between Congressman
 Hubbard and Gold Democrats.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo-, Sept 26.- The plans of the gold Democrats to defeat Bland in this congressional dis trict have partially developed. Yester day Congressman Hubbard, Bland's opponent, passed through the city. He was met at the station by appointment by J. R. Edwards, editor of the Cole County Democrat. They held a con- ference of twenty minutes while the train waited dinner. From this con- ference it is believed that Edwards, who is opposed to Bland for personal reasons, will become the gold Demo- cratic candidate for congress in the hope that he may draw enough votes from Bland to again elect Hubbard The Democrats here do not believe that Bland can be beaten by any combina- tion which the Republicans and gold Democrats can make. The district is reliably Democratic, and this time there will be no skuiking, and they will come to the polls and cast their ballots for the great silver leader.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-27

water. It will not be many years when the highest conditions of advancement in semi-tropic California will have been reproduced in Arizona.
 It is probable that the rate for the winter excursion to the City of Mex ico from Phoenix will not exceed $40 for the round trip, a figure that will also attract number of through Pull man loads.
 The Grand canyon excursion, con- sidering the season, is likely to be by way of Ash Fork instead of Flagstaff. From tihe former point the road is fully as good and the view at the chaSm is equally grand.
 The people of Tempe and of Mesa will be given ample opportunity for ex- tending their usual genial and boun- teous hospitality and the vineyards and orchards of Glendale will not be neglected on the excursions that will freely be extended the valleys guests.
 Railway rates have not as yet been officially announced, but will not ex- ceed the following from the main line points noted: San Francisco, $35.30; Los Angeles, $2095; Tucson, $645; Prescott, sS.40; Albuquerque, $2655; Portland, Ore, s52.80; Fl Paso, s21.75; Fort Worth, $4O.90; Denver, $4635; Salt Lake, s59.7O; Omaha, $52.1O; Kan sas City, s5210; St. Louis, $56.95; Chi cago, $62.S0; New Orleans, s54.5O; Boise, Ida, S75.45; Butte, Mont, $71. .75; Seattle, Wash, S59.S0.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-27
FRANCES WILLARD.
Sends an Urgent Appeal for Help for
 the Armenians.

CHICAGO, Sept 26.-A cablegram from the London International Wo- mans Christian Temperance Union says that Miss Frances B. Willard sent out the following call to the 10000 To- cal unions in the United States:
 Comrades, our cup of wrath is full In these two terrible years when the massacre of innocents has been done under the eyes of OUT paralyzed rulers in Christian lands, we have thought men alone could help. But it is the women who are dying two deaths in the bloody east, and we, their sisters, cannot longer wait. We have nobly responded to my earlier appeal and i'm the name of Christian humanity, of home against harem, earnestly and tenderly call upon you to organize meetings in every locality, urging our government to cooperate with Eng land in putting a stop to the massacres and giving protection henceforth to Armenian homes. Let these meetings be addressed by pastors, business men and the most capable women. Let money be raised by systematic visita- ton as we'll as by collection, and for warded to the National treasurer, Miss Helen M. Barker, Woman's Temple, Chicago, and may God deal with us at last, as we deal with our Armenian brothers and sisters and their little ones in this hour of their overwhelm- ing calamity. Yours for God and home and every land.
 FRANCIS B. WILLARD"
Arizona republican., 1896-09-27
SILVER VS. GOLD.
Bitter Warfare in Massachusetts Won
 by the Silverites.

BOSTON, Sept. 26.-Contrary to the expectations of the members of the Democratic state committee that Will hams' supporters would not carry out the threat to remain at Music hall un- til the state convention opens, there were at o'clock twenty-five members in the big hall. Scores were asleep in the galleries. Every door was guarded by police and no one was admitted At 7:30 Nat Robinson, secretary of the state committee, asked Agent Mud gett to clear the haM for the Demo- cratic state convention. Mudgett re- piled hat over 600 delegates who had credentials were already in the hall, and he could not get them out Ga teregs Eeairng lunches for the silver cohorts were refused admittance. Then the tired and hungry politicians began to exercise their ingenuity in an effort to smuggle refreshments into the build ing. James Hughes, a delegate from SomerviEs, lost his life in an effort to get out of the hall by the fire escape in the rear. Hughes was preparing to jump 10 the ground, fifteen feet below, when his foot slipped and in trying to save himself he seized a wire dangling near. The wire was a live one. With an agonized cry Hughes fell senseless on the fire escape, then tumbled to the ground and died before any one could reach him. The news of the accident aroused the delegates within the hall to bhe highest pitch of excitement
 J. H. Mellon declared it was murder for which the gold mems state commit tee was responsible. Resolutions were agreed upon ito be presented to the convention today. The gathering was soon quieted.
 The state committee has decided to hold a gold convention at Fanueil hall at 1 o'clock. At 125O Quincy house delegates, numbering 500, headed
 by Senator Joseph J. Corbett and a
 brass band, started from the Quincy house, passing the city hall, where they were reviewed by Mayor Quincy, where the Williams delegates were holding sessions both inside and out. The procession then marched to Faneuil hall.
 The Music hall convention has nom- mated George Frederick Williams for 1 governor.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-27
POPUIISTs' RALLY.
Several Good Speakers Discuss Matters
 Purely Political

Our Fopulistic brethren turned out in force last night to show what they could do in the way of ratifying.
 There was no parade and ,dle boom ing of fireworks and the patriotic tunes of the bands were lacking, but that was according to a prearrang ged programme They concluded that crowd could be attracted without pomp or noise, and they figured right fully. They alSa c1'al | =. i'd,S '.SNe "rooter" clement was not wanted and would not be tolerated and there was an absence of that class.
 It was a quiet, orderly gathering, more like a campmeeting than po- htical assem mblage. It was held on the Presbyterian church grounds and a good sized audience was present The pictures of Bryan and Watson occll- pied prominent places on the stand. After each speaker had his say the Populist Glee club rendered catchy campaign songs, such as Well Own the Earth, Going to Get There, Sure, The Patches on My Pants'' and the Poor White Slave to the tune of popular songs. The songs made a decided Init with the audience
 The speakers were w. H. Winters, $. $. Green, M. H. Reno, N. A. ClanIton, l. I. Hill. The address Of the evening was delivered by A. V. Van Doran. The speakers handled the money ques- tion without gloves and were especial ly severe on the goldbug element. Con- vlncing arguments were made as to why we would be benefited wiJh the free coinage of silver at the ratio of l6 to 1. The voters present were called upon to cast their ballots for it.aa Tvp- ulist nominees at the coming election. It N-- k~i;,.--ily Suplup7ou .At Buckley ONeill, nominee for delegate to congress, would be present and ad- dress the meeting, but Buckley is busy up north
 Altogether it was a successful rally and the auditors paid close attention in the remarks of the speakers.
Arizona republican., 1896-09-27
STUDENT REIW AT HOME.
The Cornell Boy Who Disappeared
 Returns Safely.

BUFFALO, Sept. 26.-Frederick G. Rev, the young Cornell student who disappeared from Ithaca almost two years ago and whose fate was for so long wrapped in mystery, has returned home He was found last month in Caylon, where he had gone as electri- elan on French trading steamer, and his return was the result of efforts of detectives. When asked to explain his movements between the time of leaving Ithaca and reaching New York, Rev was unable to give any account of his wanderings. For a space of several days, he declares, his mind was a blank. He has, however, worked hard and has had money. He will return to Cornell, entering the freshman class, as he did two years ago.