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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-04
OBITU AIRY.
HOWARD sAwTELLE.

Waterville, May 3.-Houard Sawtelle,
one Of the Oldest azd best known citiz ms
of this place, died OF heart failure on
Thursday afternoon In Norridgswook.
His age was 80 years and he leaves two
sisters and a daughter. Mr.. Sawtelle
was roadmaster of the Maine Central for
a good many years. he was the general
foreman OF construction OF the Belfast
branch of the Maine Central. After retir-
Ing from active railroad work he entered
the ice business. He served the town as
street commissioner and was for good
many years chief OF police.
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TWO YOUNG FRIENDS.
May be Responsible for Death of Play
mate.

Boothtsy Hsrbor, May 9.-Ths body OF
young Josl Francis. whose death was
reported some time ago, was exhumed
"Wednesday for post-mortem examlna-
tIon. Young Francis died after long
and painful illness from, It 10 claimed,
an injury received from the hands OF
Chester Harris and @. Cleveland Lewis
Of the East Side, while these boys and
several others wsrs skating last winter.
Young Francis, II IL claimed. was re =
psatsdly thrown upon the Toe BY these
toys snd received an injury Of the spine
which CAUSED his death. An Indictment
for manslaughter has been found by the
general jury at Wisca ssst. this week. and
the developments Of the st-mortem
win have much 10 do In the case.
Harris and Lswis are aged respectively
sevsntssn and sixtesn years, and for .
long time. 1t IL alleged. have been the
terror Of the boys smaller than thsmselv es
on the east side. They have called
themselves the james brothers and 10 IL
claimed worn belts under their olothing
in which were oonoeAlsd rsvolvers and
knives.
The post-mortsm examination Of the
remains of Joel Francis, made Wednesday
By Dr. E. q. Blake Of Boothbay Hsr-
Dor and DIR. U. A. Psaslss Of Wiscassst,
brought to light the injury received BY
young Francis was basal fracture Of
the skull at the left base and Of consider
spio extent. The physicians were engaged
BY the prosecution and the defense was
not represented.
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THE PRICE or PAPER.

Washington, Msy S.-Representatlves
OF the American Publishers association
presented a memorial to the Senate
finance committee today asking that
some relief be afforded on account Of the
Increased price of paper. The delegation
said the association represented 1900
papers. No particular legislation was
advocated. The delegation was received
by Senator Allison. acting chairman In
the absence OF Senator Aldrich. The
mem risl recited that the price CT print
ing paper used By newspapers had In
creased from co to 100 per osns without
reason or warrant to be found in the
conditions CT the industry, which was
believed to ts the working OF a
trust.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-04
FREE HOME BILL.
House Passes Long
Pending Measure.
Bona Eide Settlers May obtain
Farms in Tho Hest ;sos
Ten Million Acres Avail
able for Purpose.
Senate Passes Appropriation
Bill.

Washington, May s-The House today
without division passed the ''fres homs'
hill which has teen pending before Con-
gress for q number Of years. The bill
provides that the government shall issue
ratents to actual bona fds settlers on
agricultural lands Of Indian reservations
opened to settlement. These lands were
taken up by settlers " no contracted to
pay from s1.26 to $40 per acre. By abe
terms Of the bill the government assumes
the payment OF the purchase prics to the
Indians and changes the existing law
relative to agricultural coll sges 80 ~ TO
insure the pay meRt Of the endowments
which hsrstofore have come out Of the
saie OF public lands In case Of deficiency.
These payments invoke 81, 300 600 an.
nually. or the "a, oCo. coo acres In Indian
reservations opened to settlsment for
which the government is to pay or has
paid So. 900. coo about q. COO, 600 acres have
heen taken and about 100000 are sup
posted TO be still available for agricultural
purposes. A remarkable tbIng In con-
neotlon with the passage Of the bill today
was a speech In Its favor by Galusha "A.
Grow of Pennsylvania, the venerable
ex-SIsaker Of the House, who IS years
ago fafthsTsd and passed the original
homestead I'LL. He was then the youngest
and Is now the Oldest member Of the
House. The remainder OF the day was
devoted to the sundry civil appropriation
bill, the last but one Of. the great supply
bills.
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FOUGHT WAY OUT.

Desperate Charge Made by Gordon
Hlghlanders.
London, May 4.-The d ally News has
the following from ThAba N'Chu, dated
Wednesday!
ain yesterdays faEking movement
Opt. Towss and 30 Gordon Highlanders
were surrounded by $50 Beers, who de-
wanded their surrender. Capt. Towfe
Crisred his men 10 TX bsyonets and
OF arge. With wild cheer the Gordons
rrsaed at the enemy and swept them
away with great slaughter. -
capt. Tow SO was blinded In both eyes
by the ensmys fire and throughout be-
hAved most heroioslly."
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DEWEY STILL POPULAR.
Tremendous Enthusiasm for Admiral
In Illinois and Missouri.

JaoksonviIle. Ill, May S.-Admiral
Dewey was the guest to-day of the Grand
Army Of the Republic Of Illinois which
is holding Its annual encampment hsre. I
From the moment the Admiral stepped
from the train md was escorted to his
carriage to head tae parade through the
business streets to the court house, the
cheering from the thousands along the
line Of march was almost continuous.
At the court house Admiral Dewey
reviewed the parade of Grand Army vet
Grams and civic and military organiza-
tions. Later he was escorted to the opera
house where an informal reception was
held.
Mrs. Dewey was given q reception by
the ladies Of Jacksonville after which the
journey to st. Louis was resumed.
ADMIRAL AT ST. LOUIS.
st. Louis, NO., May S.-Amid che FIR
iug of cannon. the shIisking of whistI,s
and the huzzas OF vast oonoourse of
snth usiastio psople, Admir- Il D,Wey be-
came the GU eat Of the city of st. Louis
at O'Clock this evening. When the
Admiral with Mrs. Dewey appeared on
the platform of the car, he was crested
with perfect roar OF cheers and the
frantic waving CT hats, flags. etc.
The Admiral's party was escorted to
carriages with much difficulty.
Admiral Dswsy requested that all
fcrmalities be dispensed with this even
ing on account OF the fatigue OF the
marty.
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VISITED VOLTS NEUh.

Inc steamer Percy v. Of the Mcdonald
Steamboat company left for Frseport last
evening and from that town will take as
psople to VOLTS Neck. These people
composed the we'll known Auburn colony
which for several years had spent their
summers at HsrpsWell, Last summer
their cottages were burned down aud this
year they have bought a Let at Wells
Neck which is ons of the n ost deli tful
spots In Caso9 Bay. The party will re-
tIrn to Portland on the Percy V. this
afternoon.
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BRIEFLY TOLD.

The RepuI lloaps OF Michigan yesterday
eleotsd delegates instructed for MoKin-
ley for President.
The Senate committee has reported the
post ctfiee appropriation bill. 1t includes
restoration OF the pneumatic tu be ssr-
Woe stricken out by tbs House.
The New england committees Of epic
copaoy OF general Methodist church err,
said to be in favor OF Rev. DIR. ]. W.
Hamilton Of BE s.on for the bishopric.
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IN THE SENATE.
Army Appropriation Passed without
Division.

Division.
Washington, May 3.-The Senate today
adopted the motion Of Mr.. Hoar to take
up the resolution OF the committee on
elections declaring that Mr.. Clark of
Montana was MT duly elected to the SEN
ate and thsn postponed confederation OF
the question for a week. The army ap.
preparation bill after some rather spirited
debate was passed without division. The
day closed wish the passage of q number
Of private pension bills, arsong them
being bills granting a pension Of 500
per month to Mrs. Julia III Henry. Wild
ow of the late General Guy v. Henry
and $50 a month each to General James
Lon gstrsst, to Mrs. Margaret NJ. Bad
ger, widow of the late Commodore Bad
ger and to Mrs. Harriet GrIdisy. widow
of the late Captain Gridlsy Of the navy
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FUGILISIS ARRESTED.

New York, May 3.-lnspector Thomp-
sln raided the broadway Athletic club
today and arrested Manager George q.
Considine and two puRllists. The latter
are Kid Thomas and James Hey wood.
The charge IL conducting a boxing con-
test 1ithout a roiice license. Consldine
advertised that he would conduct a box
ing contest between ths two pugilists
named. 10 the Broadway A. g., for
q test case. All of the prisoners vera ar
raignsd and Magistrate Meade said the
oaSs was one for the district attorneys
office and adjourned the hearing until
fomorroW
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BAPTIST HOME MISSIONS.
Portland Woman Elected Member of
Executive Committee.

Boston, May S.-Ths annual convention
CT the Womans' American Baptist mis-
sion society had very distressing second
aud closing day and missionary reports
took precedence. Officers elected include;
President. Mrs Alice b. Coleman, 5os-
ton; vioe-prssidsnt. Mrs. Anna ssr Rsnt
Hunt Augusta; member Of executive
board for three years, Mrs 4 IA. Bonney.
Por tland.
Among the resolutions adopted was
enc expressing approval Of the recent
action OF the sscFetary OF the navy.
who had abolished the fals OF liquor
throughout the navy. The resolution de-
pIorei lack OF similar action on ths part
the war department..
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PORTLAND pOOToR HONOREp.

Washington, May 3.-Au elaborate
banquet givan at she Airing ton hotel,
marked the close tonight of the fifth
triennial congress of American physicians
and surgeons.
Most of the constituent societies held
meetings today. number elected
officers including Association of Amsri-
can Anntoiniats, . first vice-president. f.
Ii. Gerrish. Portland, Me.
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NOTHING ACCOMPLISHED.

BIT ffSlo, N. Y, May 3.-Supt. Drum
of the Erie said tonight that nothing
tangible Was accomplished at today's
meeting. Master Carpenter of the
IaekawannA said:
"We outlined a scheme to be submitted
10 The men tonight"
Su pt. Turner of the Buffalo, Rochester
u PIttJbur 9 sad;
eve abide BY our offer to pay the
prevailing price paid By other roads,"
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BoER DELkG ATES SAD.

Rotterdam, May 8.-Ths Boer delegates
were warmly greeted today as they
drove TO the quay and boarded the
steamer MRasdam of the Holland "A meri-
can line for New York. DIR. Leyds, thu
diplomatic agent of the TransvaaI will
accompany the party to Boulogne Sur
Mer,
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AMERICAN ARHE iTED FOR Elk
PLOSION.

London, May 3.-The Standard anc
DiEgsrs News says that ThomasRiohards,
en- American has keen arrested as a sus-
p o. In connection with the Begbis fac
tory explosion at Johannesburg. He was
Arraiknsd yesterday. charged with muir
dsr and remanded until today. The
accused man, 1t is added. Was not de.
Tended. Tne paper also says an eycaVa-
tion as been made where the explosion
was most violent and that as no trace OF
c tunnel was found ether exoAvs tlon
will be made
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COAL MINEAs' STRIKE

Washington, May 3.-In = letter to the
state department Consul Hughes at
Coburg records the practical termination
of the strike among the coal miners In
the provinces of Bohemia, Silesia and
NoraVia, Northern Austria and in Sax
ony although 1t is said that 5000 of the
$4,000 men who originally went out on
strike are still holding out for greater
ccpcPssions
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BREWERY STRIKE OVER.
And Danger ofa Beer Fa mine in Boston
sAverted.

Boston. May 3.-Ths strike Of the
brewery engineers which today caused
the shutting down of every one OF the 30
brewing establish ments In this city. Was
formally declared on tonight as the out
come of four hours oonferenos between
committees representing the Brewers
association and the Boston Central Labor
unisn. and work was resumed In all the
breweriss tonight.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-04
rOLITICs Ar pHILLIps,

Phillips, May S.-The Republican oAu-
Gus today chose j. w. Bracket as the
candidate for representative TO the lsgis-
lature. The delegation to the county oon-
ventlon at Pennington, the 22d inst.
was instructed to support N. p. Noble
for senator, and II. Il. Beedy for county
attorney,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-04
BRYAN Is SURE.

Toledo. Ohio, May ain an interview
here tocay- William j. Bryan expressed
himself decidedly regarding the coming
national election, which he declared
would surely result In an overwhelming
Democratic victory. "The ID .mooratio
party is sure to win." Mr.. Bryan said.
without the slightest hesitation.
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WHEN NATURE

Needs assistance 1t may be best to render
1t promptly, bus one should remember
to use even the most perfect remedies
only when nesdsd. The best aud most
simple and gentle remedy 10 the Syrup Of
Figs. manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup 90.
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NUMBER TOO LARGE.

Salt Lake. Utah. May s.-The latest
dispatches from Sohoiield say that the
extreme estimates OF dead are now con-
coded to have Deen too large.
The probabilities are that 25O will be
about the total number. There were
not enough collins ia the camp to bury
the dead, tie bodies ars rapidly .dsoompcs
ing and 1t has been suggested that ore
nation may have to be resort ted TO.
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GRANITE S TRIKE ENDED.

Quincy. Mass, May 3-Ths granite
strike was probably settled at a mass
meeting of the cutters toni ght BY ths &C.
ceptsnos OF the latest proposition for an
day at a minimum wage of
80 cents per hour. The existlng pisoe
bill will be advanced IA per osnt. The
agreement will run for i've yaars.
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MAY DAY CARNIVAL.

The May Day Carnival which was Civ
en- last evening al the Union Opera
house under the auspices of the lsdies
Of the UniversaIist parish, was some
thing more than an entertainment-it
Was a social fonotion-for iu the large
audience were South P0rtlAnd's most
substantial oit'zsns. her active young
men and her prattiest ladies.
Ths braiding Of the May pole was II Q
first featurs OF the evening and the cen
trail figure was the Queen. Miss Blanche
Brooks, surrounded by her maids of
honor. Ella MoFaIland and IsabsiIe
Dyer. Pretty STEAMERS OF pleasing co..
ors were braided about the Queen by q
beyy Of young girls, dairtilY attlrsd In
whits, and these were Emily willard
Matte Dyer. Fannie Hartford, Viola
Clark, Aollis MOCusksr, Alice Ceflia,
Maud Cook, Grace Ames, Marguerite
Cummings. Myrtle Houston and Grace
Cole.
After tae braiding Of the pole g de-
lIghttul musical programme was rem
dered,A copy Of which has been published
in this column. Besides the musical
numbers, sheIe were readings, all OF
which met with the warmest aooeptAnos.
Miss Minnie Thompson gave most en-
tertaining music and the decorations of
the hall, which had been arranged by
Mrs. Perkins, Miss Ada Cole and miss
Minnie Thompson, were In the best Of
taste, with bunting gracefully dropped
from the ceiling to the four points of
tins hail. Refreshments were served. and
In charge OF the tables were Mrs. Hattie
willard and Mrs. Shay.
The very suooessful affair will be re-
peAted at the Union Opera house this
evening.
SECOND PUBLIC RECITAL.
The second public recital by the pupils
OF Miss Anna n. Pesbles, will take place
at Union Opera house, South Portland,
Tuesday, May y. A great deal of inter
est has been manifested by the pupils
and their friends. They will be assisted
BY Miss Blanche o. Cram, violinift;
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PORTLAND WOMEN WIN.

Detroit. Mich., May s.-The National
Woman's Whist congress spent the first
session today in pIayin prsliminaries in
the trophy contests. The section inolud-
ed Section d, east and west, Mrs.. Fred
p. Dyer and MIS-. b. p. Cox Of Portland.
Me-, plus Ia.
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WAGES RAISED

New York. May S-Employes OF the
Standard OIL Co.. In Williamsburg,
Greenpoint and Lcng Island City to the
mum der OF folly tOOo today received an
advanos In their wages and reduction
Of one hour in their working time,
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1900-05-04
MAINE PENSIONS.

WashinS ton, May She following
pension changes resulting from the ifsus
OF April IL are announced:
INCREASE
BENJAMIN n. NeGdo. Belfast, So; john
+. Stoddard, Nachiss, $24.
ORIGINAL, WIDOWS. ETC.
Special April 20: Carrie ii. Stuart,
Saoo, IS,
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p. A. q. LOST TO U. OF N.

The Portland Athletic club ball team
were defeated at Orono Wednesday BY the
U. of M. 13 to TO- The game was chiefly
remarkable for Its errors, Portland max
ing land U. Of NJ. y. The Portland
players found q good heal Of fault with
the umpire and the Bangor papers say
that they had reason to.
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WEDDINGS.
MILLs-DEERING.

Rev. George Addison Mills, pastor of
the Cougregati onai church In Linerlok,
Me-, was married yesterday at 3 DssrinR
of the late kutus DseriEg. The ceremony
was performed By Rev. DIR. Smith
Baker and there was large attend ance
Of immediate relatives and friends OF the
bride and groom. Among others was
Mrs. Burkholdsr for IS years o mission
y In India.
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The Electric Question
Open Again.
The May Day Carnival Last
Evening.

There was meeting OF the South
Portland city government last night.
An order for the employment Of q owl
engineer to lay out sewers was passed
An order to make the treasurer and col
lector turn over his fees TO the city wal
laid on the table pending reference te
the oity solicitor TO see II 1t IL legal.
An order TO have the stone crusheI
rera,rsd was given It's frat reading.
Frank II. Stanon filed claim for
damages for IS 200 sustained 70 himself
and horse by reason OF defective cul-
vert, between Cash's corner aud Browns
hill.
A petition was received for the sccep
tanos Of q street from the residences of
Arthur Roberts at Long Greek to "sAn-
dy HILL" near Stroudwster.
Aldermen Soamman, Jordan and
Spear were appointed committee to
confer with similar DOM mittes Of the
school board regarding the erection Of
new s,h0ol houses.
A drinking fountain at the junction
Of Main and School streets, willard, was
ordered placed.
A petition for the disoontinunnce Of
a oily way leading past the norihwe st
side Of Nt. Pleasant Cemetery In order to
enlarge the cemetery was referred.
Voted that committee be appoint ed
to confer with the Consolidated Elsc-
trio Light company to see what offer the
oompau. will make for street. privileges
In case the Cum berland illuminating
company does not fulfil its agreement.
Treasurer J. @. Knapp made y STATE
ment to the council concerning the loss
sustained by the presence Of about 500
Of the oity's monsy among the assists OF
the defunot firm Of Woodbury. and Mcul-
ton.
Mr.. Knapp said the oaus, Of the oity's
loss was not by poor Judgment, or orr
less dnanoiering OF the treasurer, but BY
an Unforeseen event-A highway robbery
on the treasury. He showed that the lead
ing financial Institutions Of Portland
were all caught in the same way. The
statement was died.
In board Of municipal officers tn, fol-
lowing petitions were grante1s
Walter Hunnewsn of Ligonia. permit
for . woodshed.
James A. Pinkertop, superintendent
OF CAlvsry cemetery, per rit as an und u
tlker.
Frederick III. Dyer, permit for a build
ing on Summer street for a candy store.
Knapp Bros, permit for a oarriaga
houss at PlsasantdAle.
A petition from Mrs, Annie Callan for
a license as yiotuslllr at Germania park.
on the RiRby road, was laid on the table.
William Rich ives granted a liosns,
for a restaurant on Sawyer street
A. p. Bartlett aud John A, Place wss'
appointed special police without pay at
the resquest CT the Portland Railroad
company.
The council adjourned at s.45 r. M,
to next Saturday at z 80 p. m.
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OIL BUSINESS GOOD.

New York, May a-The World tomor-
row will say; Twenty 1--we thousand men
employed BY the Standard OIL company
all over the country, have had their
Wages 70 is ID ten per cent,
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NATIONAL LEAGUE.

At Boston-Boston- Philadelphia game
postponed, rain.
At Cincinnati IL; Chicago, 4.
At Pittsburg-St. Louis, o; Pittsburg.
9.
At Brooklyn--New York, 8; Brooklyn,
6. Called at seventh, darkness
NATIONAL LEAGUE STANDING.
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hiss Aary +. Durham, vocalist; Miss
Bertha q. Tolman. reader, Miss Ruth
s. Morse, reader.
Miss kosamond Henley Of South Port
and has again entered tbs employ OF
stephen Berry, the printer, In Portland.
Dr. Edward Tarhsll and wife Of North
Anson are visiting at DIR. Lowel's, on
Rest High street.
PLEASANTDALE.
Mis-, Elizabeth Ethel Dyer IL spending
the week as the guest OF her aunt, Mrs
Argyle ID. Morse, on Brown street, Port
land.
MIS- John G. Cotton has quite rscov-
cred from her recent severe ilInsse.
Mrs. J. W. Minot ia suffering from n
severe cold, Icing unable to go out Ct
doors.
Miss Emma Minnie Nutter and Master
Charlss Locks Of Portland were guests Ct
Mrs. Walter skiilipgs on Sunday.
Mrs. W. IL. Worth has returned home
after u pleasant vlsis WITH relatives II
Boston and the suburbs.
Mrs. Will Worth and Mr.. Howard
Worth spent last sunday at Saoo.
Prof. J Frank Andrews Is impro5 1g
after hi, severe illness and hopes to be
able to go out very soon. 1his Ia good
news to the many friends of the genial
professor, and he will be cordially vel
coined by all. who are pleased that be ia
doing 40 rioely aftsr Q tedious sickness.
The funeral OF the lats Mrs. Olive
Chandler. who died on Sunday last, was
held at the hone OF her lister, Mrs. Eliza
Evans, on Evans street, Tuesday after
noon. Kew. b. A. Leitoh spoke very
feelingiy of thu christian character OF
the deceased, and quArsttte of ladi,s
rendered TWO selections. Mrs. Chandler
was q lsdy Of estimAbie and lovAbls dis
position. and will be sorely missed by
thos1 foFtusts enough to know her. The
only remaining member OF the family.
Mrs. Evans, has ths sympathy Of ell In
her sad q III olinn.
The rsuains will he taken to Lowell,
Maine, next week. there to be laid beside
the body Of her husband, who died ten
years ago.
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OVERWHELMINGLY FOX BRYAN.

DesAoines. Ia, May S.-The Democra-
ito stats convention today elsoted dele
gates at large to the national oonvsn-
ton. The prevailing sentiment was over
whelmingly for bryan. The Chicago
platform Is endorsed and the gold stand :
ard denounced.