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back to him in the price and you back
to the retail man. 1t is an indirect tax
but hurts You just as bad If sou buy
homemade goods the tax is there just
the same, only that goes to the trust
and does the government no good and
certainly does you no good.
If the people paid stamp tax, some
thing they could see, instead of an in
visible tariff tax, they would soon de-
mand reduction of government expen-
ses. Billion dollar congresses would
not be popular nor useless, and crimi-
nal foreign wars. These things would
touch mans pocketbook whether
they reach his soul or not. The repub-
lican party will never favor the substi-
tuition of the internal tax for the tariff
tax; for then the party could not buy
the manufacturer and his labor vote
by taxing the farmer and other classes
in their interest. Besides if the people
paid taxes they could see they would
soon demand thatexpenses be cut down.
Expansion and the like would moi hen
be epopular. And if we have not expan-
sion we can't have imperialism to sub
vert the republican government when
the people will no longer vote for the
republican party. L. j. RIPLEY.
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Brya n and TOWne.

We are inclined to believe this is sill
yer democracy's last chance if it fails.
Those who are trying to do something
for the common people will conclude
that the very name democracy" is
crank pizen," and adopt some other
name, Midland for instance. 1t be-
hooyeth democracy, therefore, to put
its very best foot foremost on this par
ticular occasion, not only in it's plat
form, but also in its nominations.
Bryan and Towpe should make the
strongest possible national ticket.
Bryan should satisfy silver democrats
and those populists who came up out
of democracy and are cooperating
with it. Towne, the silver republicans
should satisfy silver republicans, and
those populists who came up out of the
republican party. Moreover, the nomi-
nation of Towne for vice president
should satisfy the conscience of those
republicans who want to do something
for their families, but who have such
repuguance to the name "democracy"
that they can't offord to do it. True
the ticket would still be called democ-
racy, but with silver democrat on one
and silver republican on the other,
there should not be anything so very
frank pizenous" about it for the re-
publican voter. If silver democratic
leaders cont consent to this, they are
more concerned about party and office
than about the welfare of the people,
and are therefore not the leaders we
want. If silver democratic, silver re-
publican and populist voters can't
consent, like the republican voter, they
are more concerned about party names
than comforts with real good hard com
mon sense. Those goldbug democrats
who will not consent to vote the ticket
because silver republican is on it will
but do what they would have done any
how-vote the republican ticket, OIL
perhaps nominate ticket of their own
an1 then vote for Mckinley as the sur
est way to defeat Bryan.
The republican ticket, standing fo
money lenders, manufacturers and fo
great transportation and Commercial
corporations, nece ssarily the Bryan
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JOHNSON CITY, TENNESSEE THURSDAY. MAYl7. 1900

and protection Hereunder granted to
them must be accompanied by proper
safeguards to the United States. not
oppressive to them, yet Just to the gov
ernment which secures their freedom.
MR.. PIERCE OBJECTS.
Congressman Pierce opposed every
letter and line of the reference to the
islands which had come under our con-
troll.
Earnest Bullock -"It's n straddle. 1"
Mr.. Pierce, continuing, said it was
worse than straddle. Every limo
should be stricken out and theplatform
of Bryan inserted. Democrats in con-
gress had made the issue, and he wanted
to send the plank back to the commit
tee, with instructions to bring in n
democratic plank, declaring Porto
Rico an integral part of the United
States and entitled to every privilege
i ut L ullllllllllt lolulNo NCIt uu lulCRIul
part of the United States as well, aud
the laws of congress and the constitu-
tion applied, and as soon as the Philip.
pines were capable they should be
given their liberty. He moved that
the platform be recommitted, with in
structions to bring in a W. j. Bryan
plank.
Jerry Horn Of Shelby wanted to
strike out the republican phrase that
trade follows the flag.
Ernest Bullock said the day had
passed for straddles.
j. b. Frazier said he believed the
majority of democrats opposed strad
die. He wanted platform that spoke
in no uncertain tone. If the commit
tee would not rectify the plank, he ia
vored a committee that would do so.
Albert T. McNeal defended the plat
form, and said that Mr.. Pierce's speecl
Concluded on second page)
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Hannah, of Roane.
A. =. Woodland nominated Il. Il. Els.
lick, of Giles.
The roll of counties was then called,
and the ballot resulted as follows:
Frazier, 0Sl; Eslick, ool!; Lewis, 7l4;
Hannah, 4lGl.
Messrs. Frazier and Eslick were de-
clared the nominees, and the nomina-
tions were made unanimous.
DELEGATES NOMINATED,
Mr.. Mcconnell moved to proceed
with the election of four delegates from
the state.at large He said there were
only four names meptioned-Alhert L.
Mcneil of Dyer, James D. Richardson
Of Rutherford, John A. Moon of Ham
ilton and Charles Y. Gate of Knox lie
moved their election by aeclamation,
and the motion carried.
THE NIGHT SESSION.
When the convention reeonvened the
chairman directed that the names of
the candidates for alternates be read
and that the roll be called. The vote
resulted:
S. +, Wilson ,4G3, J. w. Lewis 1, ,453,
H. H. Hannah 1851, Byron Pope 495,
d. X, Young 3lG, Il. Il. Richardson
LII, D. p. Hadden 2OS.
Messrs. Wilson, Lewis, Han nah and
Richardson were declared elected.
The districts were called and THEN
selections ratified, as follows:
First district Delegates, w. A. Owen
of Claiborne and A. G. Keebler of Sui.
livan; alternates, W. o. Minis of Cooke
and r. B. Hunter of Washington.
FIGHT OVER IMPERIALISM.
The committee on platform and reso
lutions then reported, through Chair
man S. L. Cockroft of Dyer. Objec
tion was made to the declaration con
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cerning our new possessions, the plank
objected to being as follows:
3. In the difficult problem presented
by the situation confronting the country
growing out of the late Spanish Ameri-
can war and its management and re-
suits, with the duties and responsible
ties thrown upon the United States in
relation to the peoples of the islands
lately belonging to Spain, we declare
there is two-fold duty resting upon
the governmen of the United States in
volving simple justice to both of them
liberty and self-government and aid
from us in the establishment and main
tenance thereof; to the United States,
all such rights and privileges and con-
troll as may be necessary for its own
welfare, security and interestin guard
ing itself against loss and protecting
them from injury, including all things
that may be necessary for military or
naval purposes, and also just and fair
though absolute direction and control
of their foreign and commercial rela-
tions in so far as they affect the United
States, and so long as the United
States are in any way responsible for
their conduct and welfare. We protest
against the imperialistic policy of the
republican administration, as shown
not only in the virtual abdication of
power by congress and the autocracy
Of the executive, but the shameful
and oppressive discrimination in favor
of the wards of the republican party,
the protected and privileged interests
against the helpless people of Porto
Rico. We insist that the spirit of the
constitution and the laws of trade as
we'll follow the flag. We have faith in
a solution of this problem that shall be
in rigid accordance with the demands
of national duty and honor, and i'll con
sonance with the policy and those prin
ciples which were the inspiration oi
our Declaration of Independence, lead
, ing always and everywhere to liberty
aud equal laws, never to autocratiC
license or economic slavery.
Whether in the solution of this prob
lem there be in the result total sopara
tion from the United States or other
wise, yet, in any event, free governmen
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CITY BARBER SHOP
Q, Nassau ST., New York

Run by flrst-class white workmen We want
and are trying to Elevate tn. Barber Profes
sion in johnson City. Come and see US.
Patronlze your own Color
and help those that are deserving OF your pat
ronage. Yours respectfully,
Russell s. Walden, Prop.
Corner Main and Buffalo Streets.
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ter'of rebellious and unwilling colon
les? Was the war begun in unselfsh-
ness to end in greed; begun for liberty
to end in slavery? The flag had never
yet been permitted to wave over peo-
pie of shattered hopes; had never yet
gone where the constitution did not
follow.
GEN. J. W. LEWIS.
j. w. Lewis then spoke, saying on
occasions of this kind he felt more like
shouting than speaking. He came from
q county that raised more democrats to
the square mile than any other in the
world; where they furnished the ma
iorities to overcome therepublican ma
jority of East Tennessee. He stood by
the. Chicago platform until July 4,when
he would get on the Kansas City plat
form.
COL. HARVEY HANNAH.
Harvey Hannah was then called on,
and said he appreciated the honor com.
ing from democrats salt of the
earth. Mr.. Hannah made strong
anti-imperialistic speech. The money
question would not down until settled
in accordance with the constitution.
He spoke of the volunteers being paid
in silver certificates, and said if silver
certificates were good enough to pay q
Tennessean for his blood in defense OF
the flag it should be good enough to
redeem the obligations.
COMMITTEE on CREDENTIALS.
The committee on credentials,
through Chairman A. ]. Colinsworth,
presented its report, that both delega.
tions from Fayette county be seated il
accordance with an agreement; thai
the Cannon county delegates elected by
the convention presided over by Pres
ton be seated (the brennan delegation).
The report was adopted.
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EXPANSION
CAUSES FIGHT IN STATE C0NVEN-
TI0N.
The Platform RecOmmitted and Ten New
Committeeman Named.

The Platform ReCOmmitted and Ten New
Committeeman Named.
From Nashville Banner,
The state democratic convention end
ed its labors at 80 O'Clock this morn
ing and adorned. The denomination
of Gov. McMillin by acclamation fol-
lowed Immediately after the adoption
of the platform and as soon as the gov
ernor had acknowledged the honor the
convention adjourned. The night ses-
sion of the convention was noted only
for the attack made upon the platform,
The committee reported a plank con-
cerning the new possessions, said to
have been drafted by A 7. McNeal, that
was broad and conservative. 1t was
shown to one or two prominent men on
floor with the result that the committee
was urged to reconsider. A meeting
was quietly called and some verbiage
stricken out. When it was reported il
was still unsatisfactory to the leaders,
though it appeared satisfactory enough
to the mass of the convention. 1t was
denounced as a straddle, though Con
gressman Carmack, who was cool ant
conservative in his language, said i
was all right so far as it went, but die
not go far enough. Judge Snodgras'
was interrupted in his speech, whicl
was one of the few delivered i'll the
convention in which the speaker sale
anything. Ten names were added tC
the committee on resolutions and thC
platform sent back for revision.
One of the notable events of the con
vention was the withdrawal of Il. E
Eslick rs a candidate for elector. Mr.
Eslick made such a splendid speecl
that the convention would not permi
his withdrawal, but nominated him not
withstanding. HIS speech did it.
The denomination of Thos. L. Will
liams was deserved compliment to al
efficient, conscientious official. He haC
received enough votes to nominate
when his opponent withdrew, and hi
nomination was made by acclamation.
The denomination of Gov. McMillil
by acclamation was foregone con
clusion. His splendid record as gov
ernor was referred to during the con
vention by number of speakers.
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HON. JAMES b. FRAZIER.

J. b. Frazier was called on, and
greeted with tremendous applause. He
said he took the greeting, not as per-
sonal compliment, but one to the splen-
did democracy of East Tennessee.
Middle Tennessee had no monopoly on
good things, They might have broader
fields, but East Tennessee had richer
mines. Middle Tennessee might have
warmer sunshine, but East Tennessee
had warmer moonshine. There were
no better democrats in the world than
the 35, 900 East Tennessee democrats,
who stood by the guns. He congratu-
lated the party on the conditions and
upon the outlook everywhere. Dem
ocracy stood stronger and more aggres-
sive than ever before. 1t was broad
enough to shelter every man who be-
lieves in the republic and hates the en-
pire; every man who wanted to preserve
the republic in all its constitutional
vigor. His references to Bryan and
the financial question were greeted
with applause. No great question was
ever settled, he said, until it was set.
tied right. No principle should be sur
rendered, Democracy opposed the
money trust, the bank trust and the in.
dustrial trust. Even Hanna's Ohio
republican convention declared agains
the trust, but the republican party
would not kill the G goose that laid the
golden campaign egg. There was an
other important question. Was til,
United States to become the tax mas
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PERMANENT ORGANIZATION.

Chairman Cobb, for the committee
on permanent organization reported,
recommending permanent chairman,
j. w. Gaines, of Davidson; secretary,
N. G. Robertson, of Wilson; assistant
secretary, Robert Williams, of Knox,
Cy H. Lyle, of Washington and w. L.
Morris, of Benton.
The chair appointed Messrs. W. W.
Barksdale, John e. Wells and John
l. Cox to escort Mr.. Gaines TO the
chair.
Chairman Gaines said he was very
grateful for the distinguished honor,
and the convention would now proceed
to business.
On motion of Mr.. Murray, commit
tee was sent to interview the committee
on platform, and the chair named w.
I. Murray, W. H. Carroll and Thos.
M. Mcdonnell.
The committee reported that the
resolutions would be reported within
thirty minutes.
NAMING THE ELECTORS.
W. H. Carroll moved to proceed to
the nomination Of electors.
M. G. Fitzpatrick moved to amend
by calling the districts for district cleo
tors and then nominate electors for the
state at t-large. The amendment was
adopted and the motion carried with
the following result:
District Ell ectora First district. Bax-
ter Taylor, Washington; Second, John
W. Staples, Roane; Third, j. I. Lynch,
Franklin; Fourth, Walter Faulkner
Wilson; Fifth, A. B. Fell, Marshall
Sixth, NJ. H. Meeks, Davidson; Sew
enth, Robert b. Williams, Lawrence
Eighth, Thos. G. Rye, Benton; Ninth
W. w. Craig, Crockett; Tenth, w. H
Carroll, Shelby.
J FOR STATE AT LARGE.
On motion of Thomas M. Mcconnell
nominating speeches were limited t,
t five minutes.
7 w. H. Carroll nominated J. W. Lew
3 is, Of Henry.
A, W. Chambliss nominated j. B
e Frazier, of Hamilton.
: John NJ. Davis nominated Harvey H
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MR.. EsLICK SPEAKS

There were numerous calls for Eslick
and Hon. L. L. Eslick, OF Giles, spoke
briefly. He said he did not like the
prosperity that made money king and
misery queen. He did not love the
prosperity that came from the cannon's
mouth. He loved the prosperity that
came from democratic success, such as
would come with the election of W. j.
Bryan. He congratulated the conven-
tion that policemen were not needed at
the door; that the convention was not
packed with perjured thieves and
scoundrels, as Clay Evans said the re-
publican convention was.
Mr.. Eslck said that he appreciated
the support given him, but he did not
desire that there be any dissension. He
would rather have the conventions
good will than the nomination. He
would cheerfully give his time to demo-
cracy, but thought it best that he should
retire
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THE PROCEEDINGS

Chairman Pierce called the conven-
tion to order at o'clock, and Col. Jno.
Overton, chairman Of the Tenth dis
trict delegation, presented a report that
the Tenth congressional district dele
gates had elected DR.. T. B. Yancey, of
Fayette, to the state committee; Il. B..
Yancey, of Fayette, on credentials; R.
A, Speed, Of Shelby, on permanent or
ganization, and Albert T. McNeal, Of
Hardeman, on resolutions.
The convention then had to await the
report OF the committee on credentials.
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Tho American Barber Sho

The American Barber Shop,
located two doors south of Hotel Pied
mont aud in front of Southern depot,
On. P. Brewers old stand. H. Long
ley, the handsome Manager, and Nat
Hyder, the congenial and accommo
dating BARRIERS, will be found as assiS
tants.
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Z. l5eth
TIE sunroyrnae amount lien charge satisfy
which abe described is be SOLD IS
s1TTa 90 with thereon from the 9th day Of De
and allowances amount
ing "a slG0 Is from Dec 9Th 1900 together
with the expenses Of the sale
The premises will be sold subiect TO four certain prior
mortgages. 49, -
due he principal $1,000 with interest thereon
rom October 4, 1900. a S. annum-
Third 900. which there g due the principal
Interest from October 80 1900 at so
annuIn- -
cua sum Of $50 with interest thereon from october
so 1900 At 81 per anUum.
dated New York December 18th. 1900.
THOMAS J. RUSH. Referee
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foreclosure 5nIes
NEW YORK SUPREAIF CnIrRT CnIrNTY

OF NEW f9Rk.--The Mutual Life Insurance Com
pany q AeN York Plaintiff Jacob 10. Butler and
In pursuance of Ju5ganent Of Foreclosure and sale
eug mace ana entered ~ the 2buve-euted bear
iHs dat the On day Of December. 1890 .he under
sisted The Referee in SAID Judgment named sell
Public Auction. tie New Yorx Fea o Estate Ssl-soa
10. III Broadway the Borough Manhattan City ~
New York. the sth day Of January 1901 al clock
dsy. Peter j. Meyer & Co Aucti0ueers
the premises directed y said judgment sold and
therein described u t5u0Ns:
AL that certain lot piece parcel Of land situate
tie City New YORK and bounded ana described as fol-
Iowa; Besnn the Hortheas,efy OF one
dIed and foriA fourth stree and Convent Avenue:
ming thence Esstefy along the Norhery line
cTed forty-fOurtn street feet thence
Northery and parallel with Convent Avenue feet
Westerly parallel with One hundred forty
fourth and partly through party wall
dred feet 70 the ERsterly line Convent Avenue and
thence Southerly along the EasteTy line Convent
feet the point place OF beginning subject
10 sny existing covenants and agreements buildings
ana against nuisances affecting sad premises
Dated New York. December 10Th. 1900.
JOHN DELAHUNTY. Referee.
CHARLES z. MILLER. Attorney Plaintiff. 80
sau street, New York City.
The following Is diagram Of the property 10 be sold as
Described above the street number being 70 Convzat Ave
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RGilroaos.
new YORK CENTRAL.

HARLEM DIVISION.
BE A NJ. and 3 3S p NJ. Daily. except Sunday. to
Pfttsheld Sundays al Q. % A. NJ.
Pullman Cars all through trains.
Trains illuminated with Pintseh Light.
Ticket Offices Ii5 PSI. 4IS and I21e Broadway. -
Union So W. 275 Columbus Ave. t3s West t25h 81.
12ath and 19sth Stations. S3s T28
Fulton st. and I04 Broadway. r. ID. Brooklyn.
Telephone 200 3sth Street, CAB
Service Rsgsnge checked fom hotel residence BY
Westentt Express Germany
EDG AR VAN rTTFN GEORGE DANIELS
General Superintendent General Passenger Agent
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Proposals.

SEATED PROPOSALS FOR FURNISHING
- FRESH AND CONDENSED MILK for the MAY
HAITIAN STATE HOSPITALS. for period OF SIX
months from January l. 1901 may be sent 2y MAJ VI
December 1900 the undersigned at the once OF the
Hospitals No. Madison Avenue, New YORK City twnetS
specifications be obtained. az which time snd
of will receive ana open all
posals bids shall be considered except from hsSsS
who actual dealers in the commodities toF
brni bid must be accompanied oy a
certified check per Of the full amount as
will be entered into II AWARDED
some approved surety company for at least -
per cent OF the gross will required after AWARD
for the performance of the contract Tue Boa
the sight 10 reject any arc all due
as IL may for the best interests OF the state
HENRY E ROWLAND.
Board OF Managers
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l4lsJ Street No S0l West l4ist ST . .,,
the described property lie 70 be sold Il SIX
and u with Interest
hsTs9n from the 27th November. 1900 together
with costs and allowances. amounting 10 -Four hundred
anF aftvsix and 63IOO Dollars with interest from NO
veber 27th together with the expenses OF the sale
The spproxtuats assessments or otaer
liens which are be allowed 70 the purchaser out OF
the OF paid by the reeree On Se
West l4lst Street. is sl2o6-92 and
interest TO be sold subject TO moTtgags
Of $4,000 with interest from March 4th. 1900, on
account 81 which there has been paid $4,000
The approxna Of the taxes, assessments or
which be allowed to the purchaser out
the purchase money paid by the Referee. on Num-
Der 2645 ehth avenue is S96702 interest and said
lot be sold subject a mortgage OF SzouOO Win
az February 4th. 1900 on account OF
which interest there has been paid SS50.OO
Dated November S0th. 1900
SAMPSON II. wEfNHANDLER. Referee.
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approximate amount Of the lien charge
sfy VII ch the above described property is be sold.
$500, with interest
December. 1900. together with allowance
amounting S423 2S. with December Ith
1900 together with the expenses sale. The ap-
proxmare OF taxes assessments. other liens
whch are be allowed 20 the purchaser Of pur-
chase money paid by the Referee is S15le6 and
JOHN DELAHCNTY Referee.
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NEW YORK SUPREME COURT. County of

NEW YORK SUPREME COURT, County Of
- New York.-charles A Pea6ody. u Plantif asans,
Jsln Rrier and others Defenlants.-lu pursuance
~ Judgment + foreclosure and sale duly made End
entered above entitled action, hearing Gate me
z7th day Of November. l5I J the uaders smell, the
Referee in said Judgment named win sell al pub.le cue.
ton. a tie <rw York Real Estate saesTp1n No. III
frosdNay In the Borough Of A<nhai,an tit9 %. Sew
York. 81 December. 1890. CT i O'Clock
noon thaf 6cv Pete r. Meyer. AUrtioneer. the
premises directed by SAID Judgment be sold apd therein