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The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12

"Illinois!" shouted the clerk, and
back came the cry, "Forty-eight for
Stevenson!" And then the Stevenson
enthusiasm was unbounded and itrose
higher still when Iowa and Kansas
cast their full votes for him. Louisiana
was the next to go for Hill, her dele.
CATION giving him the entire vote of
1G.
Michigan, which had all along strong
ly approved of Towne, gave him but
five votes, the remainder going to Ste.
venson.
The shout from Missouri, zone for
Hogg, of Texas" called forth loud
laughter and applause.
"New Jerseys twenty votes for
Hill," called forth another ripple OF
cheers, and then came "New York"
The reply, "New York casts her en-
tire 72 votes for Hon. D. B. Hill, I"
increased the ripple to a wave OF ap-
plause.
"Pennsylvania's GA votes for Ste-
venson" caused the adhereuts of the
Illinois man to shout until the rafters
rung. The Hill men cheered wildly
when Tennessee went solid for the
New York man, and the Stevenson
people answered their cheers when
Texas came to their man.
Tennessee was up as the vote for
Hawaii had been announced and de-
clared that it changed it's vote to Stew
enson. The convention recognized
the significance of the action and cheer
after cheer went up.
Stevenson was nominated now with
out question, and all over the hall
chairmen of delegations were on their
feet shouting and waving their arms
in an effort 10 secure recognition from
the chair in order to change their
votes.
Washington was first to secure the
privilege, and the tellers' cry, "Wash-
ington changes it's entire vote to
Stevenson" provoked great enthusi-
asm. The cheering became SO loud
that it was almost impossible to catch
the changes as the teller called them
out.
After Washington came North Caro-
lima, and then John L. Shea, OF New
York, managed to make his voice
heard, as he called out:
"New York changes her entire vote
from Hill to Stevedson::"
This announcement created psnde.
monium and the roar that went up was
deafening. The Stevenson men danced
around in delight.
Then in rapid succession the states
changed their votes 10 Stevenson.
At 2:44 he had received large ma.
jority of the votes, far more than two
thirds.
MADE UNANIMOUS,
Then Senator Tillman, the chief
supporter of Mr.. Towne, moved to make
the nomination of Stevenson unani-
nous, and the motion was carried with
a whirlwind of applause.
Adlai E. Stevenson was given the
936 votes of the convention, and de-
clared the nominee of the Democratic
party for vice president OF the United
States.
The convention then adjourned sine
die.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
BRYAN BY ACCLAMATlON
Democrats Nominate Nebraskan for
Head of National Ticket.
CALLING FOR NOMINATIONS.

"Alabamaw the secretary then shout
ed, commencing the call of the roll.
s'The state of Alabama," said the
chairman of the delegation OF that
state, ''yields to Nebraska the privilege
of naming the next president OF the
United States"
W. D. Oldham, of Nebraska, then,
in an eloquent speech, presented the
name of Mr.. Bryan to the convention.
Mr.. Oldham closed as follows:
ssWith the issues now clearly drawn,
no doubt remains as to the name OF
our candidate. On that question We
are a reunited Democracy. -.
':Already worthy allies differing
from us rather in name than faith
have shouted for our gallant leader
again, and every state and territory
has instructed its delegates to this
convention to vote for him here. So
it only remains for Nebraska to pro-
nounce the name that has been thun-
dered forth from the foot of Bunker
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
TIEN TSIN CITY FALLS.

News Is Received In London and Is Given
Credence By Oficials.
The following dispatch has been re-
ceived in London:
SHANGHAI, July 4.-Tien Tsin fell
between 7 and o'clock on the morn
ing Of June 30th.
It is understood that Shanghai un-
ioubtedly referred to the city (natiye)
If Tien Tsin, from which the Chinese
nave been bombarding the foreign
unar.er, sud the dl.psseh iTtaken to
,assa that sss sl!sss ara>Asss ssas
AeIataa tAals sSal
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
PARTY CHOICE RATIFIED
Committee On Resolutions Re-
port Platform Which Was
Adopted Unanimously.

Hon. W. J. Bryan, of 'Nebr aska,
was named by acclamation for presi-
dent of the United States at Thurs
davis session of the Democratic nation
al convention at Kansas City.
The report Of the platform sommit-
tee was read and adopted.
The presentation of Bryan's name
and the announcement of his nomina'
ton W ere greeted by outburts of the
same character as that of the night be-
fore when Chairman Richardson first
mentioned his name to the convention.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
WOMEN AND CHILDREN

At American Legation In Pekin Proba-
ably Involved In Massacre.
The London Daily Mail publishes
an interview with an Englishman who
has just returned from China. He
says that United States Minister Con-
ger had with him at Pekin his wife,
her sister, two nieces and two other
American ladies and a number OF
American visitors, with Secretary OF
Legation Squire., bis wife aud seven
ar sight children, May other women
aud children, hs nsys, wsss a'sa wiss
.ks hss!sgsa Hsahssa sl sas lsssasa.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
A .HURRAH. CAMPAIGN.

Anti-Goebel Democrats Invited 70 $oan
In With Republicans.
Republican leaders from all Oyer
Kentucky and several anti-Goebet
Democrats held conference in Louis
Vile Monday and decided, m their
words, to have a ''hurrahs = campaign
in Kentucky this year, beginning itby
running special trains from ell over
the state to Louisville on July IL
when the state convention will be held.
Tnfurmalit the conferences deeided
hst snsi,facshsi psmscssts Dhould 81
iasissd 70 AMfiiss sisi Me Aseselh
ssAhs
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
STEVENSON WAS SURPRISED.

Endorses the Platform and VIII Enter
Heartily Into the Campaign.
The news of his nomination at Kan
sas City was given to Adlai E. Steven
son Friday afternoon at the summer
cottage of his son-in-law, Rev. NJ. d.
Hardin, at Lake Minnetonka, Minn.,
by an associated Press reporter. Mr..
Stevenson said:
''This is a great surprise to me. 1
was not candidate at any time and
never expected to be nominated. But,
of course, I shall accept the call OF my
party. Indorse the platform? OF course
T shall. How else could I accept? l
believe the Democrats generally will
snnnort the ticket"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
PLANS FOB CAMPAIGN

Outlined at Meeting Of Leaders of Three.
Parties at Brysn's Home.
Plans for the Democratic national
campaign of 1900 were outlined and
practically agreed upon at Lincoln,
Neb., Monday, at protracted con-
ference between the leaders OF the;
party. The plan includeathe appoint
ment of campaign committee. &c
agreed upon between representatives
of the Democratic, Silver Republican
and PopuIist parties at Kansas City:
This committee will include members
of all three parties and perhaps also
Democrats not members OF the nation
al committee, but who are prominent
in the councils of the party.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
RUMoR CAUSES APPREHENSION.

Allexed Discord Between Russians and
Anglo-Ameriesns Worry ofacials.
The officials at Washington receive
with regret and concern the reports
from Che Foo that discord exists be-
tween the Russian and the so-called
Anglo.Americans. Coming from the
officers of the Terrible, it is considered
as largely "sailor talk"
At the same time it has been recog'
nized from the outset shat such a
heterogeneous force gave opportuni.
ties for serious division, as it is we'll
known that the sailors and soldiers of
certain countries do not like to serve
under q foreign superior.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
CHARGES PRACTICALLY ADMITTED

Coffee County, Ga, Convict Camp Case
Under Advisement.
The Coffee county, Ca, convict
camp hearing took place before the
prison commission at Atlanta Thurs
day morning. The charges against the
lessees of the Coffee county camp was
that the convicts had been i'll treated.
One member of the firm was present.
The charges were practically admitted
and promise of amends made. The
oommisssen now has the IA otter under
adsisansnt, Ths epsrits penalty tn
sgsh eAass IL .hs seasfsl -ei esnyletA
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
PLATFORM PLEASES BRYAN.

Nominee Says Each Plank Of the Doou'
ment Is Clear and Explicit.
Mr.. Bryan gave out at Lincoln,
Thursday night, the follow ing on the
Kansas City platform:
II am very grati6ed to learn of the
adoption of a platform which is clear
and explicit on every question. The
controversy over the silver plank was
not controversy between men who
differed IN principle, but rather dif-
ference of opinion as to the best
method of stating the question: Our
appeal is to the patriotism and con-
science of the PEOPLE. and we must
take them into our confidence if we
expect them to have confidence in us. /"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
CHINESE EMPEROR SUICIDED.

Forced to Death By Prince Tuan-Em
press Dowager Also Takes Poison.
Two Manchus who have arrived at
Shanghai certify to the truth of the
statement that Prince Tuan visited the
palace and offered the emperor and the
rdowager empress the alternative OF
poison or the sword. The emperor, they
say, took poison, and died within an
hour. The dowager empress also chose
pp;son, but rrnfti.y swallowed only 2
aersieA et whss was eaessa Ass haa
sgsstssai
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12

Fil,pino School Children Listen to Read
ing of Declaration Of Independence.
A Manila special says: The Fourth
of July was fttingly observed here.
The town was generally decorated in
American flags. The school children
gathered in the principal theatres of
the town and listened to the reading
of the declaration of independence. 1t
was day Of patriotic addresses and
the singing of patriotic songs.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
CASUALTIES IN PHILIPPINES.
Eleven Americans Killed and Nearly Two
Hundred Filipinos Exterminated.

Eleven Americans Killed and Nearly Two
Hundred Filipinos Exterminated.
According to advices from Manila
the past weeks scouting in Luzon re-
suited in eleven Americans being kill
ed and sixteen wounded. One hun
dred and sixty Filipinos were killed
during the week, and eight Americans,
who had been prisoners in the hands
of the rebels. were surrendered and
hundred rifles turned over to the
United States officials.
In the Antigua province OF Panay
running hght of three hours duration
re.ultrd In the killing OF w1aaaing Of
ssYssts Of the sssmS, Thsta xsfs 10
essaelasa aMsEa sAs hAs!lsasA
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
YACHT CAPSIZED.

Six Persons, All Women and Chidlsas,
Find Watery Graves.
During fierce squall Saturday af-.
ternoon the yacht Idler, owned By:
John and James Corrigan, was cap
sized and sunk six miles of the Gleye-3
land port, and six lives we're lost-aA
women and children.
The only survivor Of the passengers
is Mrs. John Corrigan. She and six
men of the crew were picked up By .,
fish tug and brought to the harbor.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
CROKER-HILL EPISODE.
Tammany Chieftain Throws the
Ex-Governor of New York Hard
Fall in Committee rleeting.

IL AAS~SAA6s
The New York state delegations fur
nished the sensation of the day preced-
ing the opening of the Democratic
convention when, after stormy ses-
sion OF three hours. they put forth
candidate for vice-president, in the
person of John W. Keller, commits
sioner of charities of the city of New
York.
This was done after David B. Hill
had been defeated as candidate for
the New York representation on the
committee on platform by Augustus
Van Wyck, and having been offered
New York's Endorsement for vice.
president, had declined it.
It was 2 o'clock in the afternoon
when ex-senator Hill was notified
hat there was a movement on foot in
the Tammany delegation, assisted by
King county and Erie, to sidetrack
him by not putting him on the plat
form committee, but by standing for
him for vice-president.
Shortly afterwards Mr.. Hill was
sent for, and had a long conference
with Mr.. Croker, Mr.. Shea, ex-senator
Murphy and Mr.. McCarren. He was
notified that the delegation stood
ready to stand for him for vice presi-
ient. He replied that he did not
want il. and was then told fatty that
he could not 60 on the committee on
platform, Mr. Croker intimating that
the Bryan element did want him there.
Some sharp discussion followed. All
through the controversy the ex.gover-
nor sat quietly. Then he arose, and
facing Richard Croker, who sat in the
rear of the room, said slowly and dis
tinctly:
"rhere have been said some things
that have seemed to be reflections
Upon my attitude in 1896. It should
be remembered in passing such criti-
cisms that have always been consist
emily Democratic. No man has right
to question my Democracy"
At this time Mr.. Croker rose, saying
in what was evidently intended to be
a pacific tone, II don't think anybody
intended to criticise your Democracy,
but it is believed that as you were so
strongly against the silver plank, q
new man would be more acceptable, !"
and then Mr.. Croker aroused Mr.. Hill
by adding: "And there is no reason
why you should think that the position
is reserved for you every year"
''No, I have no such idea," answer
ed Hill, shaking his finger at Croker,
"but 7 want you to remember that
what I did and what I said in the COM
mittee and in the convention of 1896
was done for the Democrats of New
York state, and when I went home I
stood for the ticket as we'll as you did. "
"Oh, no, you did not" exclaimed
Mr.. Croker. ''You were not heard of
much during that campaign"
Equally as much ss you were, when
at critical times in the party's history
inthestate, you were living in Europe, "
retorted Mr.. Hill.
"You are sore," replied Croker.
II accuse you," exclaimed Hill, "of
trying to make me vice presidential
candidate against my will. I tell you
now that I will not have it. You can't
humiliate me on one proposition and
feed me sop on another.
He sat down and vote was then
taken, resulting: For Van Wyck, 40;
for Hill, 26; absent or not voting, 6.
Senator Hill, upon the announcement
of the vote. immediately left the room.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
HOPE Is ABANDONED.

Department officials In Washington Fear
Americans Are Dead.
The state department confesses 1t
fears the reports received from Admiral
Kempff and others do not show the
actual state of conditions in Pekin and
other points in China. It is now be-
lieved at the state and navy depart
ments that the foreign representatives,
including the American consul at Pc
kin, have been murdered by the re-
voting Chinese,
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
FAMILY ATE TOADSTOOLS.

Thought They Were Feasting On Mush.
rooms-All Are Dead.
News reached Little Rock, Ark,
Monday that an entire family of nine
persons died near Calico Rock, Marion
county, from the effects of eating sup
posed mushrooms, or poisonous toad
stools.
The family ate hearty dinner,
which included the supposed mush-
rooms. . All were taken violently i'll
and within three days all were dead.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
PRINCE CHING
HELPS ALLIES
Chinaman Has Big Army Now
Fighting the Boxers.
CoUNTER-INTURRECTION BEGUN
Powers Hope the Move Will Save
Many Lives and Open Way
For Quelling Uprisings.

A london special says: The more
hopeful feeling generated by Satur.
days news from Pekin, was further
strengthened by Rear Admiral Bruce's
endorsement of the rumors that Prince
Ching, who is said to be heading 9
counter revolution at Pekin, is fight
ing in behalf of the legations against
the usurper, Prince Tuan.
IF the .admiral's hope turns out To-
be we'll founded, this turn Of events
is of the utmost importance, as II =
felt here in some such division among
the Chinese themselves lies the best
hope for the safety Of the foreigners.
If the powers can find allies IN !.
China itself, it will materially facili-
tate the task of restoring order, an0
those acquainted with the country be-
lieve that if the diplomats are able TO-
induce such man as Ii Hung Chang
or Chang Chi Tung to send forces t0
the assistance of Prince Ching, the,
hordes of revolutionists will dispcfse
as quickly as they have collected, and
a way to Pekin will be opened With
out great delay.
With all due allowance for the un-
certainty in regard to the reiiabiiisy.
the authorities here feel that the latest
message from the far east give dir
tinct hopes. If, as suggested. tho
native sympathizers are able to keep
the besieged legation reasonably snI
piled with provisions, the foreign col-
ony may yet escape destruction. & &
BIG ALLIED FORCES. zsz1
An allied force of nearly 100. 900
men will be in China within q lew
weeks.
The figures are larger than given
heretofore, but are based on better M
formation, which has just reached
here. The allies at Taku and ct Tier
Tsin now number $4,000 men. The
reinforcements under orders consist
of $4,000 Japanese troops, 1900
Germans, $4,000 Russians. u. .000
Americans, 10000 British, 5000
French and 5000 Italians.
It is learned that the several gov
ernments desiring an expression Of
operations as to the number OF men
required to establish order in Chins
recently asked the admirals at Takn 20;
make an estimate. The admirals con-
suited together and the highest esti-
mate seems to have been made By the
japanese officer, who placed the num-
her at between 10000 and 100. .000.
The estimates of the British. Russian
and German officers were smaller. A.
to that made by Admiral Kempf the
authorities decline to speak. But
there is reason to believe that It wa
slightly less than the lowest figure O.
the Japanese commander.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
Charter For Cotton Oil Company.

Application has been filed with the
county court clerk in Chattanooga,
Tenn, for a charter to incorporate the
Tallahassee Cotton Oil Company with
a capital stock of S5G,000. The COM
pany is chartered for the purpose OF
building a cotton oil mill at Tallahas-
see, Fla. 49,.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
CONGER,S LAST MESSAGE.

American Consul at Pekin Made Urgent
Appeal For Help.
A dispatch from Taku says that the
last message from Edwin Conger, the
United States minister at Pekln'
brought there by runners, reads as
follows:
eve are besieged. The provisions
are becoming exhausted and the sit
uas.on Ia desperate. The rslast iarse
should savlss spd give ~ assiss ~
ulasals"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
SILyEE REPUBLICANS ACT.

In Convention at Kansas City That Party
Indorses Bryan and Stevenson.
After a long and exciting debate,
during which it locked several times
as if Charles A. Towne would be NOM
mated for vice president in spite OF
his protest against such action, the
national convention of the silver Re-
publican party adjourned sine die at
Kansas City without making nomi-
nation, the whole matter being re-
ferred to the national committee to
act. W. J. Bryan was made the unani-
nous choice of the convention for
president.
The national committee afterwards
met sr>i decided to indorse Stevenson
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
FIRE DESTROYED $s,5oo,OOo.

Standard Oil Tanks In New jersey struck
BY Lightning.
Nearly two and half million dol
lars damage was done and number
of persons severely burned by fire
that was started by stroke of light
ming in the works of the Standard Oil
Company at Constable Hook. near
Bayonne, n. j., early Thursday morn
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
Brooklyn at NaoaSaki.

News of the arrival of the Brooklyn
at Nagasaki, Japan, with Admiral
Remey was received by the secretary
of the navy at Washington Thursday
night. The Brooklyn is on her way to
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
Telephone Improvements.
Work On Congaree Dam.

After many and vexatious delays it
now looks as if work will begin on the
Congaree dam this summer. Much
red tape was encountered before the
plans and specifications were ap-
proved. and bids for doing the work
will soon be advertised for. The dam
keepers house was erected on the Lex
ington side of the river some time
aoo
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
Tapan Landing Biz Army,

Japan is reported to oe landing an !
army at Pee laughs to the northward
of Taku. The japanese generals are
believed to be about to move toward
Pekin, following the plan previously !
formed J
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
Mil as.e 1,ry Wheae, d,

MfN GeA Try WneHti
Fh, Ps,natts Reslss Hllis Of srss.'
.Aakasl h sss.lss sss xAass new, sss
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12

is grinding day and night. Mr.. Nc
Gowan reports that the quality of the
wheat is first-class, and the -four is
good in proportion. The market price
of wheat has not been established yet,
but it will be 80 cents to 81.
Telephone Improvements.
The Bell Telephone Company is
making considerable improvements on
its line in Columbia. All the wires
on Main street will be encased in ca
bles, and ultimately the company pro-
poses to put them under ground.
Work on the new exchange is being
rapidly pushed. 1t will have oil the
latest improvements in telephone me-
chanism.
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
Gary Takes Short Rest.


Hon. Frank B. Gary, candidate for
governor, has returned to his home in
Abbeville for two weeks rest. He
stated to a reporter that if things con-
tinue as they have gone since the be.
ginning of the campaign, he will
urely be in the second race. He
cells that he has made decided gains
n every county visited, and has no
'nubt but he will be the next COVER
nor of South Carolina. The follow
ing from The Sumter Herald indicates
the kind of campaign he is making:
"Hon. Frank B. Gary, of Abbeville,
made a capital speech-the best of
any candidate who spoke Tuesday.
He also won more votes for himself
than any of his opponents. He advo-
Gates the dispensary, and a strict en-
forcement of it. His remarks were
pitched on high plane, and he left a
lasting impression"
The Bamberg herald. [volume] (Bamberg, S.C.) 1891-1972, 1900-07-12
FOURTH CELEBRATED IN MANILA.

1ne u1t10nnt
met and decided to indorse Stevenson
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-23
SHERMAN IS DEAD
Continued from First page.

masted in respect to Mr.. She-man's mem
ory. Beyond this there will be no official
action by this department. Secretary
Long was notified OF the death CT his fer
mer colleague after reaching the depart
ment. In speaking OF the event he said:
II can only express my depe regret and
unlimited respect for Mfr. Sherman. He
was a remarkable man, one Of the great
est statesmen Of this country, and his
name will be so recorded IN history. The
country owes him debt OF gratitude for
the services he rendered while secretary
Of the treasury in maintaining the nation
al credit on a sound and Conservative
basis
Secretary age said OF NJ Sherman:
For nearly forty-four years AR. Sher-
man has been a prominent influential fig
ure in our public life. Whether as a rep
resentative. as senator, as member % the
cabinet. he was at all dine distinctive
force. He became secretary % he treas
ury at mos, trying period- He rad led
thu forces ia congress which passed the
Resumption act In 1873. As secretary 81
the treasury IN ISL Il became his duty 20
carry into effect the pT2vfssous II ire law
he had previously in congress aore 50
much 20 inaugurats In the 7e-rormanc-
IS Of this duty he had u any difficulties u
meet But he res them with ;he vie
foresight. the steady courage AID the
cain persistence which re cccssion de-
mAaded. History viii believe. point 70
that period as the most brilliant 4. his
career and vii reocgrtxs that n braH<-