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Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
THEY FORCED 1T UPON HIM
AItgeld the Unanimous Choice of the
Illinois Convention.


Peoria, H., June 23.-For governor
John P. Altgeld of Chicago.
Lieutenant-Go Governor - Monroe C
Crawford, of Union county.
Secretary of State-Finis E. Downing
of Cass county.
Auditor-Edward c. Pace, of Wash
i gton county.
Attorney George A. Trude,
of Chicago.
University Trustees - Julia Holmes
Smith. R. n. Morgan, M. w. Graham.
Delegates-at Large-John P. Altgeld,
S. P. Mcconnell, W. II. Hinrichsen,
George w. Fithian.
National Committeeman - Thomas
Gahan of Chicago.
John P Altgeld is the nominee of the
democratic party for governor of ILL
nois. He was unanimously placed at
the head of the ticket this afternoon.
He had no opponent and few hours
before the honor was thrast upon him,
declared ne OlO ilOl WANT II. AAC oeiO
so at the conclusion of one of the most
impressive speeches ever made before
a democratic convention. He said he
was physically unable to lead the fight
and his financial affairs were in bad
shape and needed his attention. No
sooner had he mentioned his desire TO
retire from public life, than there came
an impassioned shout of disapproval,
not only from the delegates, but from
thousands of people who were crowded
in the hall. 1t was strange conven-
ton and will not soon be forgotten. 1t
was in session only little over five
hours. Nearly all the candidates were
nominated by reclamation. There was
no strife. There was no acrimonious
speeches, save those directed against
the enemy.
The convention, as had been predict
ed, came out strongly for free silver and
so instructed the delegates at-large to
the national convention The platform
was almost diametrically opposite in all
its parts TO that of the republican party
and the 1,o65 delegates voted unani-
mously for its adoption.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
Indiana Democratic Convention Pro-
life of Them.

Indianapolis, June "a. - The demo-
cratic state convention was the largest
ever held in the state. The party pri-
maries and the convention relimiraries
had been prolific of contests and con-.
tentions The silver sentiment had
developed rapidly, and the advocates Of
free coinage had with comparative ease
captured a controlling interest in the
convention. But the gold standard
democracy in minority and caugl
mapping, walked up to vigorous resist
ance. The silver men, at first compla-
cent, in two-thirds majority, found the
minority So vigorous that they deter
mined to use their power mercilessly,and
the only advantages claimed by the gold
men at the opening of the convention
were due 20 circumstances which the
silver men overlooked and could not
control.
The silver men captured everything,
instructing their Chicago delegates to
stand through thick and thin by the
most extreme silver deliveranee and for
the nomination of Claude Matthews
for the presidency. The candidate for
governor, Mr. Shively, appeared after
he had been declared the nominee, and
made vigorous speech, giving special
attention to the endorsement Of the sill
yer plank.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26

Denver, Colo, June 23.-It is gener-
ally understood here tonight among
those interested that the operators of the
big mines at Leadville, at their meeting
there yesterday, decided to close down
their properties indefinitely as a result
of the strike. This means that the big
pumps which drain many Of the mines
VIII be drawn and that the operators
will listen TO no overtures from the
strikers. So far no official statement
has been made by the operators.
The closing of the properties at Lead
vile will seriously hamper the state
smelters and may cause those at Lead
Vile to close. Denver smelter men do
not think they will have to shut any
furnaces, however, as the same class Of
ore needed from Leadville, particularly
iron and lead, can be laid down here
from Montana.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
Garter and Man lie Converse.

Chicago, June 74.-The Tribune says;
Thomas II. Carter of Monsana arrived
in the city yesterday and left in the
evening for Washington. He had a
long consultation with Senator Lee
Mantle, which is said to have dealt with
the prospects of securing an indorse-
ment of Senator Teller's candidacy at
the approaching democratic convention.
Senator Carter said that in Case the
democrats put up man whom the sill
yer people could conscientiously sup
port Senator Teller woald probably
withdraw He declined 10 say what
course he would follow, remarking that
events would shape that.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26

Austin, Texas, June "a. - An en-
dorsement of Bland for president and a
straight silver platform at 10 to I, re-
CARELESS of the action of any foreign
government, was the sum and substance
of today's democratic silver convention,
which adjourned sine die this afternoon,
after two days session. The interest
attendant upon today's session, outside
OF the fight over the platform, which
was precipitated by some not wanting
to make the silver issue independent of
anv other nation, was the row that re-
suited over the effort to have the dele
gates instl ucted for Bland for president
of the United States. The convention
had been in session all day and was just
on the eve of winding up its business,
looking to a final adjournment, when
the fight was reopened. Without any
previous notice, Judge Seth Shepard
mounted the platform and began to
read a resolution looking to the instruc-
ton of the delegates for Hon. Richard
Bland.
AS he began to read the resolutions
two men bearing a huge picture of
Bland, mounted on a frame, came
marching down through the center of
the convention hall from the front
door The very instant the picture was
seen the crowd began yelling. The
deafening charge was confined for fully
five minutes There was considerable
opposition developed against an endorse
ment early in The session, the Hon.
John p Reagan thinking it was unwise
and others following his lead.
Colonel Lanhan, a prominent silver
leader, thought the state would be doing
herself proud to instruct for Bland and
wanted it done.
Congressman Bailey was OF the same
opinion, though Senator Chiffon spoke
to the contrary.
After some lengthy discussion an
amendment was offered looking TO only
an endorsement of Bland and giving the
Chicago delegation TO understand he
was the choice of the Texas people and
that they should govern themselves ac-
cordingly.
Ex-Governor Hogg spoke, saying he
wanted straightout instructions or none
at all that personally he was Tor Bland,
but he wanted to be unhampered. After
some further argument the amendment
looking to an endorsement was adopted, |
which is considered by BANDS friends to
be practically an instruction for him,
inasmuch as it is well known that all
the delegates are Bland men. James
Dudley, chairman of the state executive
was endorsed by the con-
vention for a place on the national eX-
ecutive committee for the next term.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
out orthe Column.

Milwaukee, WIS, june 24.-The silver
men in the Wisconsin democratic dele
CATION announce they will bolt the unit
rule imposed upon the delegates by the
state convention when they vote on the
platform in Chicago. They argue that
if the national convention does not in
sist upon the unit rule they will not be
bound by the action of the state con-
vention. and they point to the fact that
the convention yesterday refused to re-
spect the unit rule made by some OF the
counties. Having set the example they
say the majority cannot object it its
action receives similar treatment in the
larger convention. The action OF the
silver men will take Wisconsin out OF
the column of the solid gold states at
Chicago.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26

Spokane, Wash June 23.-A new
story is i'm circulation here that twelve
tramps were drowned in wreck Of a
freight train on Inc Great Northern last
Wednesday, The information is that a
west bound train struck slide above
Kootenai Falls, Ida, and twelve cars
were carried from the track into the
river Some Of the cars foated Tn one
of the latter, according to the story
were twelve tramps who had been steal
ing a ride. One of them managed to
reach .he top of the car and cried for
help. The people on shore tried to
throw ropes to him, but failed, and the
car and contents were swept over the
falls The report of the fatality fails of
definite confirmation, but railroad Off
cials are close-mouthed about the wreck.
No train hands were injured and the
engine and caboos, stayed on the track.
If the tramps were swept over the falls
the bodies may never be recovered.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
The Roek They Hit.

London June 24-The St James
Gazette, referring to the Canadian cleo
tions, says:
The rock upon which the conserva-
tives come to grief was state rights.
Mani oba violated fundamental con-
tracts upon which the federation was
based, and the nation seems disinclined
to enforce it. Even in Canada home
rule does not always work smoothly.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
Tnexnected ~trength.

Milwaukee, Wis, June 23.-Free silver
developed unexpected strength in the
democratic state convention today. I'm
til within three weeks, the gold stand
ard sdherents were supposed to be over
whelmingly in the majority in the Wis
consin democracy, but when the test
vote came this afternoon on the adoP-
ton of the minority and majority re
ports from the committee on resolutions
the silver men were found to number
I2S Of the 34S delegates in the conven-
ton The delegates at large to the
national convention are all gold stand
ard advocates and are headed by Sena-
tor William a. Villas and General Ed
ward S. Bragg.
The district delegates chosen today
by the district delegations, include sew
eral silver men, but will be governed
by the unit rule. They have no pre-
ference for presidential candidate.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
Beware Of OIntments for CataFrh
That Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense eff
smell and completely derange the whole sys-
tenn when entering it through the mucous
surfaces. Such articles should never be used
except on prescriptions from reputabiep ply
sicians, as the damage they will do is ten
fold to the good you can possibly derive from
them. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, o. contains no
mercury and is taken internally, acting di-
rectly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be sure you get the genuine. 1t is taken in
ternally, and made in Toledo, Ohio, by F. j.
Cheney & Co. Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists, 75c-
Halls Family Pills are the best
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
A Pinneer Gone.

St. George, Utah June 23.-William
Carter, the Utah pioneer and the man
who plowed the first half acre of ground
in the state, died here last night. He
was born in Sedbury, Herefordshire'
February IL, 1921, and was therefore, 75
wears old. He came to Dixie with the
pioneers and has lived here ever since.
His funeral was held here today.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26

There is probably but one person in
the state Of Pennsylvania, says the Phil
ade!phia Record, VINO can boast that lie
sleeps with his head in one county and
feet in another Joseph Wilson of near
Allentown, who is at the present time
studying at the Philadelphia School of
Design, claims that when he is at home
he rests with his head in Lehigh county
and his feet in Northampton. He says
the house he lives in stands on the di-
viding line of the two counties, and his
bed lies directly across the line. There
is also bed in the same house which
is bisected from head to foot by the
county line, so that two persons may lie
side by side in it and yet be !" two diff
ferent counties.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26

iency of our noble organization, charged
as it is with the liberties of present and
future generations, and whose integrity
and growth is essential to the perpetual
tons of our free institutions. Our con
slant aim will be to defend it from foes
within and without, and to preserve it
as power consecrated forever to the
defense of humanity's dearest rights
upon the American continent.
"In view of the shameless submis
sion by the republican convention to
he most extreme demands ever made
upon Americans by the money power,
every thought of American manhood
should from this hour tend toward Gre
ating and cementing union between
those who would resist the conspiracy
of wholesale robbery and grinding OPP
preston.
measures must be gained or defeated
through men. After all the chief prob
lem in this crisis is 10 find a man upon
whom patriots can unite, whose life is
witness that if entrusted with authority
over national legislation and its en-
forcement he will defy every allurement
of wealth and every menace of power,
standing unflinchingly by the cause of
the people in the fierce struggle insepa-
rably connected with the enactment of
our proposed financial reforms.
1--WE see In the private and official life
of Henry NJ. Teller beacon, burning
brightly warning the people off of the
threatening shores of dissension. He
has but now publicly abandoned the
republican party, with which he has
been associated since its organization.
When to his official record are united an
unsullied private life, character with
out blot or stain, grateful, generous
nature, patriotism that knows neither
state nor section, we feel that we are
performing a duty to our beloved coun-
Try in thus calling attention to Nh
Teller's merits and availability as can
didate for president; as one upon whom
all poPulists may consistently unite
while they strenuously preserve and
strengthen the organization
The necessary wisdom Of dispas-
sionate consideration Of his claim upon
the support of the American people
have been the more apparent since the
patriotic republican leaders, who aban-
doned their party under this inspiration
have announced him their ominee
for president OF the United States.
II. E Taubeneck, ILL.,; NJ Rankin
Ind; J. Hugh NJ Doveli. Tenn Thomas
Fletcher, Ark, Homer Prince, Ark;
H. E Coffin, Ark; r. a, Slnkey, Kan
F. - Eager Neb.; j. H. Davis, Tex,
T. N Patterson, Colo; John P Steel,
Ills Howard S Taylor, Ill.,, J. W. Dol
isou, Ark. J. W. Edgerton, Neb.i
Charles E. Palmer, H.; J. D. Hess. ILL.,;
A. Maxwell, Ill.,; S. J. Wright, Tex.
Eugene Smith, H.; Calvin K. Reifsnei-
Ter, Mo; W J. Flat, Tenn; George II. (
ackson, Ark; S. P. V. Arnold, H.; w /
Quick, Mo; Frank E. Richey, Mo; |
Horace G. Clarke, Colo.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
TELLER THEIR CANDIDATE
Address from the Headquar-
tiers of the Peoples Party
National mmittee.

says: The seeding sill
yer Men of the Republican Party
aud the POpulists nav -, as Result
OF Recent Conferences, Come TO n
Perfect Agreement as to the
Future. and HencefOrth We VIII
Work Along the same Lines
scathing Arrangement of the ne
kinIey Gang at st. Louis.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26

Lawyer-Yes, think I will succeed
In breaking the will.
Client-And how about. the estate p
Detroit News.
Shoshone journal. [volume] (Shoshone, Idaho) 1884-1931, 1896-06-26
WANT BLAND FOR PRESIDENT
TIE x as Democrats Love "Silver
Dick"

straight for Siiver-DeIegates Prac-
ticaIIy Instructed for Him-Plcture
of Bland Carried Into the COnven-
tiOm All Produces an UprOar which
ne Chairman Finds He His EnAbf,
TO QaPIr for Five Minutes.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-14
CoWED A LYNCHING MOB.
A Guard Gave Orders to n Supposed Nil
itary Company and saved His Man.

A Guard Gave Orders to n Supposed Mil
itary Company and saved His Man.
WOODSTOCK. Va. Dec. ia mob of about
nifty men visited the Jail here on Friday night
to lynch Elmer A. weathotz. The mob decided
to let three of their number search the jail,
after the jailer had explained that the prisoner
had been removed. This being done and the
searchers not finding Weatbotz, the mob left.
Sheriff wighman. fearing violence, had so-
cretly removed Weathotz to the County Clerks
Office, Just across the street from the Jail, and
there Deputy Sheriff Sickle and Special Guards
Hoshour and Cillick were guarding him.
Yesterday morning. when the case for an at
tempt to murder his mother-in-law was to be
heard, 1t became known to the mob where the
prisoner was. and they began to batter down
the iron shutter over the door of the office with
an axe. Special Guard Hoshour. who for =
number of years was q special police officer in q
Philad elphia hotel, gave command to n sham
military company to form. load, ana aim.
Meantime Sheriff Wlghman escaped with the
prisoner through q window in tho rear room
and hid him for some time in q nearby barn.
The mob, fearing the military. dispersed. and
tho prisoner was brought back to the Clerks
office.
Company A, Anderson Guards, was quickly
called out, and under Capt. Magruder guarded
the Court House. In the court yesterday morn
ing when the case was called Judge Newman
Instructed commemorative Attorney Baker to
spare no effort to bring the offenders to Justice.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-14

A Famous Cuban FIIIburter on tho Way to
N Spanish Port.

u Spanish Port.
VALENCIA, Spain. Dec. ia mistake was
made In reading the signals displayed by a
vessel which arrived Off this port yesterday,
and as a result 1t was announced that the
notorious filibustering steamer Laurada, which
has carried men and arms to Cuba to aid the
insurgents, was coming into this port from
Messina, whittier she had gone on a regular
voyage. The statement that such a vessel
would come into a Spanish port aroused much
Indignation.
The report that she was of the port caused
the greatest excitement among the populace,
and 1t was feared that II she came into the har-
Dor an attack would be made upon her. The
force OF police and military was increased in
order to suppress any overt act against a vessel
under tho American flag.
The cruiser Maria Theresa has arrived here
to reinforce the coast guard vessels, which will
keen close watch upon the Laurada when she
arrives. She Is expected to arrive Tomorrow.
The authorities have decided not to forbid
the Laurada entering the harbor. She Will be-
allowed to enter the port and anchor alongside
n warship. but will not be spermitted to APP
proach the wharves for the purpose OF loading.
Much satisfaction has been afforded the
Spanish Government by tho reported action of
tho Washington Government In advising the
ing cargo on board at Valencia or other Spanish
ports.
Thu excitement over the expected arrival of
tho steamer is very high to-day. but 1t is now
thought that no complications will follow.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-14
HUHRAHING FOR WELLER.
A TorchliRht Procession In Havana In
Monor of His Return.

SAohof u AAhb AActurn.
HAVANA, Dec. 13.-Tho Havana volunteers
organized a grand torchlight procession in
honor of Gen. Weyler TONIGHT. Large crowds
were out to witness the demonstration. The
paraders. who were accompanied by several
bands of music, marched through the prin-
cipal streets and then proceeded to the palace,
where o great crowd had assembled. Gen.
Weyler was most enthusiastically cheered.
and there were many cries of Long live the
King Long live SPAIN" and other patriotic
phrases.
A number of speeches were made. ln.which
the speakers expressed the greatest loyalty to
the crown and country and urged their hearers
to lay down their lives. IL necessary for the
honor of Spain. All the speakers were cheered
to the echo. After the speeches the demon
stration ended.
Gen. Weyler VIII return to the Province Of
Pinar Gel Rio this week.
Official advices from the Province Of Pinar
dol Rlo=are to the effect that Col. Feijoo.
acting under orders from Captain-General
weyler. left Campo Florida. near Havana.
on Friday. end went in search of the insur-
gents under AEuirre. Castillo. Aranguren. and
other leaders. The insurgents. comprising
1900 cavalry. were found at La Luz Rancho.
and were attacked and defeated. The Spanish
troopa pursued them. and several fights &C.
CURED at other points, in which tho insurgents
were invariably defeated. In all these en-
counters the Insurgents lost seven killed and
the troops Ave wounded.
On Saturday Col. Feiioo's command met q
body OF insurgents at Tumba Cuatro and dis
lodged them from their positions. The In
aurGents left eleven dead on the field and car
ried many wounded with them on their re-
reaL. Tho Spanish loss was nineteen wounded.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-14
DE LONE rs sKEPTICAL.
ne Doesn't Relieve the SpnnIards Would
AsSAssinnte Mnceo.

WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-The Spanish Minis
ter, Dupuy De LONE, expressed the hope to-day
that the American people will suspend judg-
ment regarding the reported assassination of
Macoo until the real facts are known. He ridl-
culed the statement that the Vice-Captain
General Ahumada should be q party
to such an occurrence, and he believes
that there are n sufficient number
of reputable correspondents in Havana to
Investigate the charges fairly land publish tho
result. Tho statements OF the Junta, which ho
says bear the stamp OF absurdity upon their
face, are made to neutralize the effect OF the
Presidents message and to create sympathy
with their falling cause.
I'VE have been accused rereatedly," he said.
"of circulating the report of Maceo's death to
affect the action of Congress. 1t is quito reason
able to assume. now that Maceo is known to be
dead that the Junta, is originating reports of his
death by treachery for the same reason"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1896-12-14
THE PRESIDENTS DOCKING TRIP.
He Starts from Washington In . Special
Car for Georgetown, s. q.

He Starts from Washington In = Special
Car for Georgetown. s. q.
WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.-President Cleveland
started of on another duck shooting expedition
this evening. This time he will be the guest Of
the Annandale Club on its preserves in South
Carolina. Tho Journey to Georgetown, s. c..
will be made by railway. apd the President will
reach there some time tomorrow, proceeding
thence In a lighthouse tender to tho club house
on winyah bay. Mr.. Cleveland was accom-
panied by his old sporting companions, Capt.
Robley d. Evans Of the navy. Capt. s. r. Lam
ber,on. also q naval officer, and Major. Robert
O'Reilly. an army surgeon and the Washington
physician of the Cleveland family. Several
years ago the President visited the AnnRndale
Club. On his arrival at Georgetown q public re-
ception was given him. but this time no will
avoid q repetition of that honor. The party will
return about the end of the week.
PETERsBURG. Va. Dec. l3.-President Cleve-
land and party arrived here tonight. At
Richmond tho President came out on the plat
form of his private Pullman car Coronet.
and shook hands with about 800 men, women.
and children. The train arrived here promptly
on tune: There were a number Of people at
the depot anxious TO get n glimpse Of the Presi-
dent, but ho did not show himself.