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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09

not a question of patriotism; it is not a
question of courage; it is not question
of loyalty; it is not a question of valOr.
The majority platform speaks of the
subject as though it were simply a ques-
ton as to whether we were brave
enough to enter upon this experiment.
1t is question of business; it is ques-
ton of finance.
Mr. President, think the safest and
best course for this convention to have
pursued would have been to take the
first step forward in the cause Of none
tary reform by declaring in favor of in
ternatonal bimetallism. loud ap-
plause.) am not here to assail the
honor or sincerity of single man who
dsagrees with me. (Applause.) There
are those around me who know that in
every utterance made upon this subject
l have treated the friends of free and
unlimited coinage of rilver at the ratio
of 16 to / with respect. l am here to
pursue that course today. (Applause.y
/ do not think that we can safely ignore
the monetary systems of other great ma
tiOns. 1t is question about which
honest men may differ. | believe we
can not ignore the attitude of other
nations upon this subject any more than
we can their attitude upon the other
questions of the day. i know it is said
by enthusiastic friends that America can
mark out a course for herself. | know
that it appeals to the pride of the average
American to say it matters not what cur
course may be, we can arrange this mat
ter ourselves. But / beg to remind you
if that suggestion is carried out to its
legitimate conclusion you might as well
do away with international treaties; you
might as well do away with all pro,
visions in your tariff bills that have rela-
tion to the laws of other countries. In
this great age we are connected with all
portions of the earth by our ships, by
our cables and by all methods of inter-
course. We think that it Is unwise to
attempt this alone.
"Mr. President, 1 want to call your
attention to this single point. l think it
is unwise further for this convention to
hazard this contest upon a single ratio.
What does this silver platform provide?
1t should have contented itself with the
single statement that it was in favor Of
the reconciliation of silver and the plac-
ing of it upon an equality with gold, but
instead of that your committee has
for adoption of platform
which makes the test of Democratic 10y
atty to hang upon single ratio, and
that 16 to /. / doubt the wisdom of hay-
ing entered into detail. / doubt the pro-
priety of saying that 10 IL or IL is here
sy and 1G is the only true Democratic
doctrine. Permit me to remind YOU l
see distinguished senators before me
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09

Democrat, but | am not a revolutonist.
will say further that no matter what
the proyocation you can not drive me out
of the Democratic party. Without in
tending to specially reply to the re-
marks of the distinguished senator from
South Carolina, | will only say that it
was waste of time upon his part to
not know that it was his state that at
tempted to break up the Democratic
party in 1860 (cheers), but the party has
survived the attempts OF every section
of the country to divide it, to distract it,
it lives today and l hope it will long
survive. Great applause.) My mis-
sion here today is to unite; not to divide,
but to build up great and continued APP
plause); to plan for victory and not to
plot for defeat continued applause and
cheering) | know that | speak to n
convention which, as now constituted,
probably does not agree with the views of
the state | represent upon this occasion;
but know that, Notwithstanding the at
tack which has been made upon that
state, You will hear me for my cause.
lRenewed cheering and applause.) New
York makes no apology to South Caro-
lima for her resolution. Continued
cheering and ~applause) We get our
Democracy from our fathers we do not
need to learn it from those whom my
friend represents. Need / defend New
York? No, it is not necessary She
defends herself. Need | defend the at
tacks made upon her and her citizens of
wealth and men of intelligence and
character? No. it is not necessary.
Need | remind this Democratic conven-
tion that it is in the great state of New
York and it's great city where the wealth
that he inveighs against is situated?
But it is that great city that never but
once in its history gave Il Republican ma
jority. Great applause) When other
cities failed 10 respond New York was
the Gibraltar of Democracy. loud ap-
plause and cries of good, good.) The
question which this convention is to de-
eide is which is the hest position to take,
at this time upon the financial question.
In word, the question presented is BIZ
metallism or local bimetallism. If there
be gold monometallists they are not rep
resented either in the majority report or
the minority report. |, therefore, start
out with this proposition: That the
Democratic party stands today in favor
of gold and silver as the money of the
country. We stand in favor of the
of n single standard, either of
gold or silver, but we differ as to the
means to bring about that result.
Those whom / represent and for whom
l speak-the sixteen members Of the
minority-insist that we should not at
tempt the experiment of free and un-
limited coinage of silver without the CO.
operation of other great nations. 1t is
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09
WM. J. BRYAN NOMINATED.

WM. J. BRYAN NOMINATED.
Chicago, July -(Bulletin. AFTER a
heated contest, VIM. ]. Bryan of Nebras-
ka was nominated for the presidency by
the Chicago convention on the fifth bal
lot at pm. on Friday afternoon. He
was a prime favorite from the start and
gained on every ballot The convention
then adjourned until 8 o'clock Friday
night.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1896-07-09
| A Day 0F EXCITEMENT.
THE WIDEST SCENES WIT
MESSED IN THE CHICAGO
CONVENTION.
| HILLS LOGICAL ARGUMENT
IT COUNTED FOR NOTHING-SIL-
YER PLATFORM OvERWHELM-
INGLY ADOPTED.
VIM. j. BRYAN 5 ELOQUENT ORATORY
1T MADE HIM THE MOST PROBA-
BILE TO RECEIVE THE
NOMINATION.
DELEGATES Disregard INSTRUCTIONS
AS READILY AS THEY HAVE
BEEN DESERVING DEMOCRAT
&c PRINCIPLES
and RALLIED AROUND THE NEBRASKA NAN.
A TEXAS DELEGATE LED THE
STANIPEDE-OTHER FOL-
LOWED LIKE SHEEP.
NOMINATIONS MADE, But NO BALLOT IS TAKEN
Bland Bryan, BOies, Blackburn Nc |
and RALLIED AROUND THE NEBRASKA MAN.
A TEXAS DELEGATE LED THE
STAMPEDE-OTHERS FOL-
LOWED LIKE SHEEP.
NOMINATIONS MADE, But NO BALLOT IS TAKEN

Bland, Bryan, Boies, Blackburn, Nc
Lean and Matthews Placed in Nom
ination-The Convention Ad-
jOurned Shortly After Mid
night-Gold Delegates Dis
gusted and Talk Vol
ubly of Boiling.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

why Jim Griggs should be our nominee
ano while we shall give them durino tba
progress OF the campaign we will end
TINS editorial with what we consi der one
OF the chief reasons: he can and will nv
reason OF his mental and physical eonin,
mem, temperament and accomplish
ments do more than either of his on9o-
nents towards carrying us back to the
good old days of silver coinage and hon.
est and economical administration of
the government for the greatest good to
the greatest number" 70o0' "
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
The Discovery Saved His Life.

Mr.. G. Caillouette, BeaversvilIe, Ill.,,
says: $50 DR.. Kings New Discovery
owe my life. Was taken with la grippe
and tried all the physicians for miles
about, but of no avail, and was given up
and told I could not live. Having DR..
Kings New Discovery in my store sent
for bottle aud began it's use, aud from
the first dose began to get better, and
after using three bottles was up and
about again. 1t is worth it's weight in
gold. We won't keep store or house
without it." Get free trial bottle at
Sale-Dayis drug store.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
- -
TOWN TOPICS.

"A few more manufacturing enters
prises in Dawson would mean greater
population. Greater population would
mean a larger market for home products,
and that would mean increased prosner.
ity 1t is worth working for, people of
Da Eson.
Have you seen the comet?. 1t came
very near striking the earth, but is now
past the point at which there was
danger of a collision. Our star gazers
say that we have had an uncomfortable
close rub.
"A travelling missionary of the Uni
Yersalist church was on the borders of
Terrell few days ago, and is thought
to be heading towards Dawson. Large
congregations, we are told, attend his
services.
Foxes are said to be numerous in the
woods north of Dawson. A few nights
ago Henry Bridges and some other
sportsmen caught fine one after a chase
OF two hours and a half.
Mr.. o. B. Thomas family has NOV
ed to Morris Station. Mr.. Thomas will
remain in Dawson for a while yet.
Farmers are late with their corn
planting, and the general preparation for
all crops is behind time.
The peach trees are in bloom.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
ACCEPTS THE CAFL.

Rev. J. Howard Carpenter WIN Serve the
Baptist Church.
Rev. J. Howard Carpenter of Paducab
KY, arrived in Dawson last Wednesday,
ana during the week preached several
sermons at the Baptist church. SUNDAY
morning his discourse was an excep,
GlonlaablNstro1g one, and at the conclusion
OF the services a conference was held
and he was unanimously called to the
pastorate of the church. He was Motif
ed OF the action of the conference. and
appeared befor it and accepted the call
Mr.. Carpenter has returned to Ken
lucky to mske arrangements for moving
his family to Dawson, and is exrected to
reach here with them next week.
Mr.. Carpenteris strong and eloquent
pulpit speaker, and the church feels that
IL is very fortunate in securing him. He
and his family will find warm chris
tan welcome awaiting, them by the good
people of Dawson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
Berrien Claims Him. Too.
From the Triton Gazette.

From the Triton Gazette.
EVERYTHING points to the fact that Ber-
rien will send congressman to Wash
ing this fall, an honor that has never
been conferred upon her. Judge Griggs
is former Berrienite, and this being a
pivotal county the support of his fellow
countrymen at this juncture, when thew
are laying aside their opinions on mat.
ters of finance in their confidence in and
esteem for the man, has turned the tide
in his favor, and gives him enough votes
to assure his nomination. He is Ger
rien's congressman.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
ANOTHER KILLING IN CALHOUN.
Bad Negro Man. Comes to a sudden
End.


Over in Calhoun county, few DAYS
ago, Henry Bennett, negro, was shot
and Instantly killed by William Mills
young white man. The account Given
of the affair is as follows:
Young Mills was out near his fathers
residence, some little distance from tba
road, feeding and calling hogs. Henry
Bennett and another colored man came
riding along in buggy. When oppo~
site Mills, Bennett began mocking him
call the hogs. This led to hot words
and Bennett, pointing huge pistol at
Mills, made him march before him 70
the house. The two negroes then rode
away in the buggy. Mills quickly sad
died his hoase, took his shotgun and
galloped after them. When he oyertool-
them he passed them, wheeled his horse
around in front of them and shot Rem.
nett in the meek, nearly severing his
head from his body. A coroner's in
quest was held over the body of Bennett
The verdict of the jury was justifable
homicide.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
Feast of Purin.

The observance of the Feast of Purim
by our Hebrew citizens began last Thurs
day. This feast commentaries the de-
liverance of the Jews from the machi
nations of the wicked Haman by the
marriage of Esther, the niece of Morde-
cal to King Ahasuerus of Babylon. The
story of Esther is well-known as one of
the most beautiful in the Bible. The
feast if one of festivity and rejoicing.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
BACON IN THE CHAIR.
The Georgian Presided Oyer the Senate
With Much Dignity.

With Much Dignity.
A special from Washington says:
but e@AAEBoE rBEa3R1Rb st as his de
the senate, 1t was during Senator
Lodges eloquent appeal for the freedom
of Cuba. The junior senator from
Georgia had been called to the chair by
Vice President Stevenson, and it was ev-
ident, from the pleased and interested
expression upon his face, that he was in
hearty sympathy with the junior sena~
tor from Massachusetts.
During his occupancy of the Vice
Presidents chairl Senator Bacon was
called upon to make nun Der of rulings.
and he displayed familiarity With par
liamentary law that stamped him a mod
81 presiding officer. His decisions were
rendered promptly. distinctly and with
a dignity equal to that of Vice President
Stevenson.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
New Firms.

Messrs. Muse & Cox, of Albany, will
open haberdashery in the store next
to the Nrtional Bank this week. Mr..
Hornady will be in charge.
Mr.. Compton, of Shellman, is opening
a saloon in the building formerly occu
pied by j. w. Brown as wagon reposi-
tory.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
A Marriage Near weston.

At the home of the brides father, Mr..
W. Sims, near Weston, a few days
ago, Professor j. E. Tarveu, of Harris
county, and Mrs. Mary F. Sims were
made man and wife, A sumptuous and
elegant dinner was served.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
MRS. SIMMONS COMING.

WIN Give an Entertainment in Dawson or,
March 10th.
Mrs. 7. j. simmons, of Union Female
College, Eufaula, and widely known in
Dawson and elsewhere for her musical
and evolutionary powers, in compliance
with a promise of last year will. with
some of her pupils, give an entertain~
ment at the opera house on Tuesday
evening, March 10th, for the benefit of
the Methodist church. Those who An.
preciate fine vocal and instrumental
music and superior reading will be civ.
en- treat on this occasion. The price
of admission will be rs cents; IS cents
for reserved seats.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
Caught a Burglar.

Saturday afternoon Policeman Arnett
Fayette Northen, negro who
was wanted for burglarizing another ne
gro's house in the country.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

Soothing, healing, cleansing, Dewitt
Witch Hazel Salve is the enemy to sores
wounds and piles, which it never fails to
cure. Stops itching and burning. Cures
chapped lips and cold sores in two or
three hours. SALE>DAvIs DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
SCrOfula

Is deep-seated blood disease which
all the mineral mixtures in the world
cannot cure: SIS. Guaranteed purely
Yggeta6le } is a real blood remedy for
blood diseases and has no equal.
Mrs. Y. 7. Buck, of Delaney, Ark, had
Scrotula for twenty-five years and most
OF the time was under the care of the
doctors who could not relieve her. A
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
viii Preach Sunday.

Rev. G. M. Craig, of Cuthbert, will
preach at the Presbyterian church next
Sunday. The public is cordially invited
to attend the services.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

specialist said he
could cure her, but
he filled her with
arsenic and potash
which almost ruined
her constitution. She
then took nearly
every so-ca11ed blood
medicine and drank
them by the wholesale,
but they did not reach
her trouble. Some
one advised her to try
6. 6. 6 and che va,.yy
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
Results Tel the stn1r.

A vast mass of direct, unimpeachable
testimony proves beyond any possibility
of doubt that Hoods Sarsaparilla actual
" does perfectly and permanently cure
diseases caused by impure blood. Its
record of cures is unequaled, and tn csc
cures haYe often been accomplished
after all other preparations had failed.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

RamOn'sa Nerve and Bone Oil cures
Rheumatism, Cuts, Sores, Burns and
cruises, for 25c.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

1t not only is so, it must be so, One
Minute Cough Cure acts quickly, and
that's what makes it go.
Sale DAVIS DRUG Co.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
norm

is a vigorous feeder and re-
spends well to liberal fertiliza-
ton. On corn lands the yield
increases and the soil improves
If properly treated with fer
tilizers containing not under
~ actual
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

Try can of Hopkins Steamed Homi-
ny (Hulled Corn). 1t is delicious.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

soon found that she had real blood
remedy at last. She says: CATER tax
ing one dozen bottles of SIS. 1 am
perfectly we'll, my skin is clear
and healthy and 1 would not be in
my former condition for two thousand
dollars. Instead ofdrying up the poison
IN my system, like the potash and
arsenic, S.S.S. drove the disease out
through the skin, and was perma-
uentIv rid of II ),
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04

ness, jaundice, indGggsBer ills rltd his SICK
headache.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
Potash.

A trial Of this plan costs but
little and is sure to lead to
profitable culture.
Our pamphlets not advertising circulars boom
ing special fertilizers, but practical works contain
ing latest researches the subject of fertilization and
the asking. 'S seN' "ss iof
GERMAN KALI WORKS.
% Nassau ST., New Yorl.
The Dawson news. (Dawson, Ga.) 1889-current, 1896-03-04
JUDGE jim GRIGGS
THp MORGAN MONITOR COMES
OUT STRONGLY FOR HIM.

Tbrt Paper is Certain of his Election, and
Predicts That He win BECOME a
National Leader.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-11
ABBREVIATED TELEeRAMS

United States Senator Elkins is tho
father of n bill to place discriminating
duty of 10 per cent. on all goods imported
into this country in vessels not sailing
under the United States flag.
Troops Is AMI X, of the Seventh cavalry,
have been ordered transferred from Fort
Sheridan TO the department OF Colorado.
Joseph Stolba, 80 years old, n real estate
dealer OF Chicago, committed suicide by
taking carbolic acid at his home. He had
been in ill health and dcspondent over
business revcrscs.
Prince Hohenlohe, imperial German
chancellor. has been in Paris incognito
since last Monday, and the foreign corre-
spondcnts are all agog.
Obituary: At Bloomington. Ind. J nd 90
David ID. Banta. 63 At Bourbon. Ind,
Bert Roscnbury. 81. At St. Paul. Frank
Landon. of Niles, Mich. At Sturgis,
Mich DR.. William Rciterman, 6i AT
Cobicn, Ills, John s. Rcdlcman, IS
King Mcnelck. of Abyssinia, Is reported
to he negotiating for an alliance with the
drrvishes.
Governor Altgeld. OF Illinois, has re.
stored the rights OF citizenship to Frank
Washington, alias Bud Washington, OF
Mound City: James Rouse, of Carriers
Mills; Andrew J. Lindsey, Of Pomoroa,
and Edgar Huddleston, of Crab Orchard.
II is stated that CHAMBERS are rife in the
quarantine for imported horses at Liver.
pool. and it Is reported that out Of lUC
Canadian horses in one depot forty arc
suffering from the disease.
The senate committee or territories has
authorized n favorable report of the bill
providing fcr a delegate in congress from
the territory Of Alaska
The Fanfalla newspaper at Rome advo.
Gates the abandonment of Africa by the
Italians, anticipating other serious disas.
tcrs.
Seventy eight Missouri counties have Sc.
,ee.eo delegates TO the state convention, to
oc hcid at sedalia April Is. Every coun.
ty has adopted strong resolutions favor.
ing free, unlimited and independent COIN
age OF silver and gold at a ratio of III to l.
Inc Capisale. newspaper, ut Rome as
sests that the Negus Cling Menclek of
Aeyssinia) cut of the legs of LOO of his
Prisoners.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-11

WASHINGTON, April lin the senate
Call presented resolutions requesting the
president to intervene in the Mrs. May.
brick case IN England and try to secure
her release. Sherman protested that the
senate had no business interfering and
wanted to table the resolutions, but when
Call proceeded to speak Sherman agreed
to let the resolutions go to the judiciary
committee, Hoar, in reply to oquestions
from labor leaders as to what was being
done to restrict the powers of United
States judges, said bill would be ready
In a short time. A bill was passed pro.
viding for the exposition at Omaha in
1893, limiting the liability of the govern
inent to 900, ,0)o The Indian bill was dis.
cusscd without action. Adjourned to
Monday.
The house debated the ''fillci cheese"
bill and much opposition was developed
to the tax features. No action. At the
night session an attack was made on tho
practice of giving larger pensions than
the Law allows to officers widows. Little
business was done
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-11
CRIME OF A MICHIGAN LAWYER.
Shoots Lumberman, Then Kills His Fam.
fly and Himself

MtsKEGoS, April 1.-THE shooting OF
W. Is. o. Sands, the millionaire lumber.
man, at Pentwater, which occurred Thurs.
day night. has been found to have a
terrible sequel Sands was shot while GO.
ing home frorn his Office and hit BY four
bullets, and will lose an arm and perhaps
his life.
1t developed that the shooting was done
by $. ID. Minchall. a lawyer His home
was visited yesterday morning and it was
found that after shooting sands he had
gone home and shot his two little children
dead in bed. He also killed an older girl
who was just retiring and his WIFE Then
he turned the revolver on himself with
fatal effect.
Minchall was Sands attorney and left
letters showing that he had committed
the terrible crime on account OF disap.
pointmcnt in business, and for fear oil
poverty.
Sands died q. 7:ao last evening. 1t had
been found necessary to amputate his
arm on account:of its wounded condition,
and he was unable to survive the shock.
The coroncr's inquest was adjourned. A
letter was found In the murdercr's pocket
addressed to a. Williams, the Rookery,
Chicago, In which Minchall asks that
Mr.. Williams extend somc kindness to
the writer's wife and family, provided
they were living when the letter reached
its destination. Minchall letter declares
that his death would De no misfortune to
his family, as he had allowed himself to
be clbowcd out of tho Swim and had be-
como detriment to his friends and was
incapable of helping his family.
Minchall referred in detail to the good
qualities of members Of his family, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1896-04-11
GREEK WINS THE LONG RUN.
Athens People Wild Over the Fact-Other
Events Go American.

AsSehS oo american
ATHENS, April 1l.-Thc interest in yes
terday's sports at the Stadion cxcclled
that Of any previous day, as it was tho
day for the foot race from Marathon to
Athens, an event that has been looked
forward TO with more excitement and i'm
patience than any other on the pro-
grammc. The fact that three Greeks were
the first ones in this race has stirred up
the whole population to the deepest en-
thusiasm. There were fully 5000 per-
sons wi.hin tho -cnclosurl- -aS The Stadion,
besides thousands ON the high ground
surrounding 1t when the victor In this
race, n young Grocl, named Louis, was
brought In to receive the trophy offered to
the winner.
When the Crown Prince Cons tantine,
Duke Of Sparta, greeted Louis tho vast as.
scmblage looking on became fairly frantic
and paid tribute to the powers of their
victorious countryman such rs the epic
heroes Of antiquity might well envH had
they been here to see IL. The crown prince
then prcsontcd to Louis the magnificent
antique vase of crcd tn the winner BY NJ
Michael Brcal Of the Institute of France
AS 10 tho rest of the show the Amcri.
cans took everything IN the finals, Burke
winning the Ioo-mctrcs racr. Clark the
high jump, Curtis the 1l0-metre hurdle,
Hoyt the pole jump, Garrett and Con-
molly tying for the second prize in the
high jump. Two brothers named Payne
won the revolver contest.