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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30

There appeared to be some misunder.
standing as to the hour the convention
was to meet and very few delegates
were present.
Chairman Maddox stated that he had
been informed that many delegates were
under the impression the hour of meet.
ing was IL o'clock instead of 10, and he
suggested an adjournment until that
hour and motion to that effect was
adopted.
At IL o'clock the convention was again
called to order and election of chairman
and secretary was announced in order
and on motion of Mr.. Ed Kaufman Mr..
Frank Maddox was elected permanent
chairman.
Mr.. w. ]. Crawford was elected per-
manent secretary by reclamation.
On motion of Mr.. Ed Kaufman the
delegates elected and on the list of the
various delegations were declared men,
bers of the convention without the for
mality of a committee on credentials.
Mat johnson and Capt j. III. Stuart
were then nominated by reclamation,
Mr.. Walter White having withdrawn
his name.
Jim Davis was then nominated for
constable without opposition.
Frank Maddox was then nominated
for chairman of the precinct for the next
two years, but declined and Mr.. Joe
Cloud was elected chairman for the next
two years.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
IF THE BABY IS CUTTING TEETH,

Be sure and use that old and well-tried
remedy, Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup
for children teething. 1t soothes the
child, softens the gums, allays all pain,
cures wind collie and is the best remedy
for diarrhoea. Twenty-Five cents bot
tie.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER.

Commissioner Rose was seen yesterday
and to question about cotton acreage
this year, he said
Il have made no very close official in
uuiry, but am satisfied from what have
heard and from what | know personally
that there will be considerable increase
in the acreage over last year. Many plant
ers having a surplus of corn that will
carry them through the year without
touching the new crop will increase their
cotton acreage. Then Il great deal OF
new land is being put in cultivation this
wear. and | believe it is an unvarying rule
TO plant all new ground i'll cotton, ana
this will increase the acreage
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-04-30
PRECINCT NOMINATIONS

= itECI4NCI NUMINAIIUNS.
Precinct No. l renominated County
Commissioner Jack Jordon and elected
w. b. Durham chairman for the next
two years.
PRECINCT, No. 2 renominated Commits
sioner Nolan.
Precinct No. 3 renominated Commits
sioner Colvin.
Precinct No. 4 renominated Commits
sioner Hughes and elected ]. n. Smith
chairman for the next two years.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
ELECTION RETURNS

The following are additional returns furnished in the noon report of the South ern Associated Press: San Francisco, Nov. 6.-Returns col lected up to midnight give the following results: 2,251 precincts out of 2,3f7 give Mckinley 144,952; Bryan, 13S,756 There are 125 precincts to hear from, which gave Harrison 1,792 and Cleveland 2,9OS.
 First Congressional District-363 pre- cincts out of 440 give Barnham. repub- lican, 17,066; Cutler fusion, 15,221; Mon- teith, populist, 705
 Second Congressional District-437 pre- cincts out of 464, give Devries, fusion, 23,- S73; Johnson, republican, 18,379.
 Third Congressional District-25S out of 267 precincts, give Hilborne, republi- can, 19,S3S English, fusion, 15,796.
 Fifth Congressional District-Complete returns give Loud, republican, 19, 40; Kel- 5o2.
 Sixth Congressional District-317 pre- cincts out of 319, give McLachlan, repub- lican, 23,556; Barlow, fusion, 23.524.
 Seventh Congressional District-459 precincts out of 4S5, give Bowers, republi- can, 1S,906 Castle, democrat, 19,136.
 Based upon the latest returns, the state legislature will contain forty-six repub- lican assemblymen, ten republican sena- tors and eighteen republican hold-over senators, total on joint ballot of "A.
 Democratic assemblymen will be nine; democratic senators, six; democratic hold-over senators, two; a total of + on joint ballot.
 The complete returns may change these figures slightly, but 1t is improb- able that the republican majority will be reduced.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
AT O'BRIEN'S.
MINSTRELsY.

Barlow Bros, celebrated minstrels, will be at O'Brien's this evening at matinee and tonight, and it is safe to predict a great time for those who delight In min- strels. The Eastern Argus says of the company:
 This great minstrel organization. head-i ed by the famous Hary Ward were seen at the Grand Opera House last evening" by a big audience. That the company gave general satisfaction was evidenced by the frequent encores and generous applause, given to each artist by the de- lighted audience. Messrs Marion anal Pearl in the first edition of endmen, werel certainly funny and kept the people in a roar. Messrs. Harry Ward and Billy O'Day, in the second edition, are comedi+ ans of very high order. The singing of the soloists in the first part Messrs.t Elmay, Gilderoy, Crockett and Samson,' was simply grand. MT. Harry Ward, thej monologue artist, "the next president of, minstrelsy" pleased his hearers im- mensely with his original parodies and funny talk. The song and dance wasl great. Higgins Bros. jig and clog dancersi were very neat and good dancers, whilet Zella, the human frog was the greatesta thing of the kind ever seen here. The show is neat and clean throughout, and i(s the most entertaining minstrel perform{ ance we have ever had here, and thef will be doubly welcome when they re@, turn,
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
MET DEATH BRAvELY.
Joseph Daniel Johnson Was Fortified by
 Faith

Joseph Daniel Johnson Was Fortified by
 Faith
 Joseph Daniel Johnson, the most af- fectionate and only son of Rev. Joseph G. Johnson, pastor of the Methodist Episco- pal church, Pratt City died Thursday afternoon, aged 19 years. His death was caused by an accident at the coal washer of the Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway company. at Pratt City, where he was in charge of the washer. His left foot, slipping, was caught and crushed and his leg broken and cut terribly. His suner- ing was very great. Sunday evening IL became necessary to amputate the leg above the knee. He made g. most cour- ageous and noble fight for life. without a murmur, but on Thursday at 4:25 p. m: he stepped out of this into the life or ceaseless bliss, leaving broken hearted father and other members of the family to sorrow-but not as those without hope. The wonderful triumph of the son over death gave great comfort to his father and the family, and caused even inhdel hearts to yield to the power of saving grace. His shout of victory was full of conscious joy and immortality.
 The funeral services will be conducted in the church Pratt City) by Rev. pr. Mann, of Peoples Temple. assisted by other divines, on Sunday at o'clock p. m.
 The Rev. MT. Johnson and family have the profoundest sympathy of his many friends in both cities, as elsewhere.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
KENTUCKY.

Louisville, Nov. 6-McKinleys plurali- ty is 530, with three precincts of Perry county to hear from and with Leslie countys five precincts estimated at 700 for Mckinley which is less than the ma jority which Leslie gave Bradley and is what the silver democratic state commit tee has conceded in that county. With out Leslie county and the three precincts of Perry Bryan has lead of ITO. As Perry and Leslie are both largely repub- lican, this lead it is thought will be over come by their returns and the plurality given to Mckinley as indicated above.
 Louisville, Nov 6.-The Evening Times will state this afternoon that 1t will take the count of the state canvassing board, which Is republican, to decide' how Ken lucky has gone. Both sides are charging fraud in number of counties. The can- vassing board is composed of the Cover nor, auditor and secretary of state.
 Louisville, Nov. 6.-At democratic head quarters 1t is claimed that figures have been received from Clay and Knott coun- ties which take 126 from Mckinley s latest plurality of 530. It is also claimed that complete returns from the First, Second and Tenth districts will wipe out this plurality altogether.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

Without intending to be impertinent but solely for the purpose of advising the public, the State Herald rises to inquire: "Who, among the boltocrats, will be the leaders when the national democrats be- gin the reorganization of the democratic party?" The gallant and intrepid gen. tlemen who have led the opposition to the regular party organization and who grew hilariously enthusiastic over McKinley's s election are we'll known and will, of course, claim the right of leadership in the organization of which they have been the saviors. The deluded democrats who stood firmly and solidly by the party faith and doctrines of the fathers will de- plore any unseemly or riotous conten- ton for precedence among the nucleus" Speak out gentlemen, early and loud, so that there may be no misunderstanding among yourselves.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

The alleged purpose of the candidacy of Palmer and Buckner was to secure an indorsement of the Cleveland admins tration and gold buggery. And such an indorsement as it received. The election returns indicate that not 10O 900 of the 12, 900, ,OOO to 15,O0O0OO voters of the coun- try cast their ballots for the decoy duck and stool pigeon ticket. Not one of the many thousand counties in the republic was carried by this monumental fake presidential ticket. Cleveland and his worshippers should feel more than proud of the enthusiastic approval and over- whelming indorsement given the most undemocratic administration that ever cursed the country.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
HIS FIRST UTTERANCE AFTER
 SUCCESS

Mckinley, in his letter of allegiance to
 his owner, Mark Hanna, makes occasion
 to utter a falsehood and a slander-if his
 words have any meaning at all-about all
 who opposed his election-who, if the
 truth were known as God sees it, would appear to be large majority, and un-
 doubtedly are the best half of the Amer
 ican people. He asserts, that the people
 of the United States have declared "their detestation of repudiation and dishonor" that very "repudiation and dishonor' of which he was the lifelong advocate up
 to five years ago. and in truth up to the
 time of his purchase and nomination by
 the money power He knows well, as do
 all men, that repudiation and dishonor
 have had no place in the canvass except on his own side, and among his own sup porters. He mumbles about "reaffirm- ing devotion to law and order. and re- spect for justice and the courts," when these things, as he well knows, have not been in question or issue. After thus wantonly insulting millions of men, bet ter, and more honest, and more patriotic than himself, he prates about the "oblit- eration of sectional lines," "the spirit of fraternity and brotherhood" "equal priv ilege and equal opportunities, and the like. About as itly and consistently
 might the devil spout the beatitudes, or talk of spiritual purity and the Golden
 Rule. Since the country, 1t seems has
 to endure him, he ought at least, to for
 bear adding to it's burden by such ef-
 fusions and slop as this thanksgiving to
 his mortgagee and master.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

will mot be over 600 or 700. The republi- cans are gaining slightly and assurances are repeated that Mckinley will get the state by a small majority. The legisla- ture will be populist by 12 to~15. The re- turns are not yet in from fifteen counties. Mckinley has lead of 650
 Populist Chairman Bowler claims the state for Bryan by 300. Republican Chair man Elliott cliams it for Mckinley by 700. Snow storms in the western part of the state make returns slow. The slump in republican estimates came from the fact that the railroad and mining vote went solidly for Bryan. Representative Picker announces his withdrawal from the sena atorial contest. Representative Gamble thinks he Is elected. Senator Pettigrew has advices from the populists throughout the state that the state is theirs, and the republicans will attempt to steal 1t.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
"WAschevey' avay Me election shomldg go Ihe best Hat cam be
 had from ms. (. ROGAN & co.

morning. There were seven indictments against the prisoners, charging them with stealing articles, the total value of which was f43 los.
 Chairman Mcconnell presided and on the bench with him were half dozen magistrates The court room was crowd- ed, many of the spectators being ladies. A number of the officials of the United States embassy were present, including Secretary Roosevelt and Chief Clerk Hudson.
 The prosecution stated that it appeared that MT. Castle was not a. party to the thefts and therefore no evidence would be offered against him.. By direction of the chairman the jury rendered a verdict of not guilty in MT. Castles case.
 Mrs. Castle was found guilty on all in- dictments and sentenced to three months imprisonment.
 Application has been made to the homd office for Mrs. Castles release and 1t Is understood that she is to be liberated In a few days.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh, N. O., Nov 6.-Republican Campaign Chairman Holton says: sI con- cede that Bryan gets 12,000 majority In North Carolina. We lack only about eleven of having enough members of the legislature to elect senator on a straight ticket. The populists will cooperate with us to elect a republican senator"
 A republican committeeman says the republicans have tried to elect populists friendly to the election of Senator Pritch- ard. The outlook appears to be that the latter will be reelected. A popuEst state name a silver man for senator. The dem- ocmtic estimates for the legislature are 57 republicans, 47 populites and A demo- crats, with eighteen seats in doubt. More of the latter will be either populists or re- publicans, 1t Is thought.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
LAID TO REST.
Funeral of Mrs. May T. Smith Yesterday Afternoon-Blograp Sketch.

Funeral of Mrs. May T. Smith Yesterday Afternoon-Biographi Sketch. Yesterday afternoon the remains of Mrs. Mary T. Smith were committed to the sacred earth of Oak Hill. The funeral was from the family residence on Avenue J. and was attended by a large concourse of friends and relatives. The pall-bear- CTS were: Messrs. w. N. Malone, Zach L. Nabers, J. Stratton, Judge Whkerson, w. N Polk and Mack Sloss.
 Mary T. Ardis, member of a family which has left it's impress upon the pages of Frances history, was born on beautiful Beech island, in the Edgefield district of South Carolina, Sept. 29, 1923. and was the granddaughter of William Whippell, signer of the declaration of independence. | In the early bloom of womanhood she was married to MT. Peter B. Smith, prominent merchant of Augusta, Ga, who in 1854 moved to Alabama, and be- came cashier of the old Bank of Mont gomery.
 Forty years ago death dissolved the l happy union, and the widow sought con soation in motherly ministration to the children who had blessed it. These are
 the sons: w. F., Norman and Saffold, and l the daughter, Kate each of whom sur wives her. Despite the fact that for over l thirty years she had been the victim or disease, MrS. Smltn never IeidAeu III hei maternal duties or suffered the malady to | overcast a sweet and winsome life, which she'd its fragrance upon a wide circle. A 1 devoted member of the Presbyterian l church, her piety was of that unobtru- ] sive. yet clear-cut type which compels ad- miration and affection. Death came to her clothed in no terrors, but as the gen l tie servitor who has to traslate her from | the ties of time to those of eternity. There is sorrow at her going, but 1t is that
 sorrow which sanctifies all upon whom it descends.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
TENNESSEE.

Cincinnati, O.. Nov. GA special to the Post from Nashville, Tenn. says this morning: Robert l.. Taylor, democrat, has been elected governor of Tennessee. This statement is based upon authentic information received from every county In the state, and while not official, in all instances, is so in many. In those coun- ties where the official results have not been received, reports have been verified from sources which cannot be doubted.
 The figures of the state democratic ex- ecutive committee give Governor Fay lor's plurality at S,63S Official returns, they assert, will not vary this materially, and they confidently believe that the plu- rality will go from 5000 to 10000. The democratic electoral ticket runs consider ably ahead of the Taylor ticket. Mims, populist candidate for governor, received many votes that were cast for Bryan and Sewall electors. Bryan's plurality in the state will reach 15,000.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

Editor Kolsaadt, owner of the Chica-
 go Times-Herald, next to Hanna, Me- Kinley's best man, has proclaimed often times through the editorial columns of his paper that international bimetallism Is a myth and practically an impossibility. MT. Kolsaaht Is the author of the finan- cial plank in the St. Louis platform and that plank pledges the republican party to, if possible, bring about international bimetallism It will be interesting to wit ness the efforts the republicans will make to redeem that pledge of their platform.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

MT. Bryan extended his congratula- tions, through politeness, to Mckinley on the indications of the latter's elec- tion. Neither patriotism nor truth per mitted him to congratulate the country on his election" MT. Bryan is pru- dently careful in his statements and choice of expressions. McKinley's claim to the presidency rests on purchase, rath- CT than on election or gift of the people; and whatever it's character, its apparent success is an occasion for condolence- not congratulation.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
THE DAUNTLESS.
United States Marshal Mckay Will Libel
 Her


 Jacksonville. Fla. Nov. 6.-United States Marshal James Mckay left this morning for F'ernandina to serve writ of attachment issued upon the libel of in- formation against the steamer Daunt- less. The steamer is charged with vio- lating the navigation laws by not having a sufficient number of life boats to carry the fifty passengers that she is allowed to carry, under her license as an excur- sion steamer.
 After serving the attachment Marshal Mckay will take possession of the boat and may bring her to this port, If the treasury department will permit her to leave Fernandina.
 W. A. Bishee, the owner of the Daunt- lsss this nofn13g filed his answer to the libel and will at once apply to Judge Locke, of the United States court, to fix the amount of bond required to secure the release of the vessel.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
We wish we could make

we wish we COulQ make ev body believe that promptness is prevention; that there should be no de- lay when you are losing flesh and when you are pale, espec- ially if a cough be present. The continued use of Scott's Emulsion in the early stages of lung affections does prevent the development of Con- sumption. Your doctor will tell you this is true and we state it without wishing to make any false claims or false promises. Free hook tells more on the subject.
 SCOTT & BOVINE. Chemists. New York.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
NORTH CAROLINA.

Raleigh. N. C., Nov. 6.--Bryan carried North Carolina by 15,000 is the official statement at democratic state headquar- ters. The republican state chairman comedies his victory here, but declares that the majority is only 5000. The re- publican state chairman announces the following as the congressional .majori- ties; skinner populdst' adst 1000; White, col 2,50O Stroud, populist, 44,200: Kitchen, democrat. $40; Martin. populist, nearly 2,O00 Shuford, populist, over 44.000: Lin ney, republican, 2600; Pearson, republi- can, 1,400. He also announced that Rus sell republican, is elected governor by 12,000 plurality.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
TERSELY TOLD.

The work of repairing the electric linea torn down by Wednesday nights storm is being pushed as rapidly as possible.
 The dummy and electric car lines were greatly patronized yesterday because of the appearance of a circus in the city.
 Bryan and Sewall badges were noticed on the lappels of many coats on thd streets yesterday. 1
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
NORTH DAKOTA.

Fargo, N. D.. Nov. 6.--It is only a ques- tion of majorities in this state now. it be- ing assured for Mckinley. It is thought his ma jority will be close on to 5000 Cpss county, including the city of Fargo, gives Mckinley about 1,200 majority. But few returns have been received from the state since yesterday. In the congress sional race it is said Burke, fusion. is leading Johnson, republican, but only counties which Burke is most likely to carry have been heard from. The repub- lican state ticket is elected by large ma- jority.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
WHEELER CLAIMS ELECTION.
He Carried All Counties But Two.-Hund Cnntoct

He Carried All Counties But IWo,-Iunu- s ley Will Contest.
 Florence, Nov. (Special.-General Wheeler claims he's elected over Hund- ley. republican, for congress, by four thousand one hundred and ninety ma jorlty.
 Semi-offlcial returns from all the coun- ties show that Wheeler has carried Jack son by 1006 and Lauderdale by 1900. Nor gan $50, Limestone S60.
 Hundiey carried Colbert by 150 and Lawrence by 570 Hundley will contest.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

In the campaign just closed the farm CTS of the country were served with mo- tice that one of the principal objects of the campaign on the republican side was to prevent the adoption of financial system which would result in higher prices for the products of the farm. Therefore we must expect prosperity to return while the price of farm products remain down at about what 1t costs to produce them.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
SOUTH DAKOTA

Pierre, SD, Nov. 6.-Both democrats and republicans were much excited last night over the closeness of the returns. and charges and counter-charges of fraud were freely made. At Fort Pierre num- ber of arrests were made for Illegal vot- ing. and twenty more are 10 follow. The situation is one Of extreme tension. It is now conceded by both sides that which, ever way the election goes the plurality
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
ILLINOIS.

Chicago, Nov 6-Unofficial returns from all the 102 counties in Illinois, in cluding Cook, give Mckinley a plurality of IA, ,149, and Tanner a plurality of 118,- 145. The complete official returns may change these figures a trifle, but this is actically the result in the state.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

MT Bryan said "the way to restore prosperity is to open the mints." MT Mo- Kinley said "the way to restore prosperi- ty Is to open the mills" MT. McKinley's s
 proposition has been acceded to now. Let the mills open. Let the mills open quick.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
NEW YORK.

New York, Nov 6.-Complete returns on the vote for Governor by counties make the plurality for Black for Cover nor, 2S,679, the total vote being Black, republican, 7SO, ,5O9 Porter, Chicago demo- crat, 751 $50; Griffin, "nationaP' democrat, 22,S96 As was the case in the presidency, Schorarie county only was carried by Porter. The complete vote for him in this city makes McKinley's plurality 19,- 795
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07
NEW MEXICO.

Santa F'e N. M, Nov. 6.-Returns from 195 precincts out of AIS, give Ferguson, democrat for congress, 1,536 majority, over Catron, the republican candidate. For the legislative assembly returns in- dicate the council to be democratic by one and the house still in doubt being claimed by both sides.
Birmingham state herald., 1896-11-07

We have yet to find any one who is terrified by the apparition of overwhelm- ing prosperity under the dynasty of trusts and monopolies, now virtually en- throned, and to be formally inaugurated on. the 4th of March, 1897.