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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-07-05

chairman Of the National Democrats
Committee.)
rotary Walsh. Rev. DIR. S. M. Neal,
pastor of the Central Presbyterian
church, offered prayer, after which
Mayor Reed made an address of well
come. The chairman then introduced
Gov. Thomas, of Colorado, as tempo
rary chairman.
When Chairman Thomas had con-
cluded his address Michigan was rec
ognized to present resolution pro-
viding for the reading of the declara-
ton of independence. The galleries
and the floor broke into cheering.
The band struck up "America" and
because of patriotic motives all the
delegates and the cheering thousands
stood up in their places at a motion
from John |. Martin. While they so
stood, cheering, waving hats and
handkerchiefs, a flag draped pedestal
was taken to the platform and an
other object, also wrapped in flag,
followed it, When the bust was un-
yelled, behold, Bryan, absent in Lin
coin, faced the convention with mar
BILE countenance, as if his image had
been set up for worship. His name
had carefully been withheld from
mention in the proceedings-this was
the introduction Of Bryan to the con-
vention. The cheers were redoubled
and the bust upon the pedestal was
revolved so that all might see the
sculptured face. At the conclusion of
the reading of the declaration of In
dependence the chairman announced
that Miss Matte Fulton, of New
York, would sing the "Star Spangled
Banner" There were then loud cries
of Hill! Hill" but the New Yorker
refused to speak. The convention
then adjourned until four o'clock.
Although the afternoon session of
the convention was to begin at four
o'clock, it was 4:33 when Chairman
Thomas mounted the rostrum. The
gavel fell, calling the convention to
order at 4;43, the delay being caused
by the non-arrival of the delegates
and the desire on the part of the con-
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-07-05
LINENS.

LINENS.
Beached Damask all pure lined, 70 inches wde
regular Zoe grade this sale. ...... ...,... 800
Beached Damask, all pure linen, "a inches wde
regular 65c grade this sale. ~. 400
50 inch Red Damask zoe value. .............. lSc
Napkins. full 20 inch square, all pure linen, $50
Huck Towels, l6x29 inches, hemmed ready for
use, loo value .......,... ...,..,......,....10 100
Huck Towel, 17x34 inches, 18c value -. .... loc
800 yards fine all linen crash with border, loo
value ,....... Observation-Disclosures. 80
Bed Spreads extra size and heavy $125 value. $3.50
Bed Spreads, extra size and heavy Marsees pat
tern with fringe on all four sides, $l.65 value
'0A'1V
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-07-05
CONVENTION MEETS.
Senator Jones Calls the National
Meeting Of Democrats to Order.
PROCEEDINGS OF The FIRST DAY.
Reports Of Committees on Rules and Gre.
dentials Adoptsd-The Permanent ON.
GERS InstalIed-Brysn's Name Gre.
Ates Great Enthusiasm.

Kansas City, NO., July Sat ex-
actly 1902 o'clock Chairman Jones
called the democratic national con-
vention to order and ordered the SER
geant-at-arms to see that the aisles
were cleared. Mr.. Martin, the SER
geant-at-arms, advanced to the front
and urged the crowds massed in front
of the platform to take seats. The
first business of the convention was
the reading of the formal call by Sec.
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Kentucky and Gov. Myers Of Mary.
land was appointed to confer with
Silver Republicans and Populists.
The convention then took . recess to
$50 p. m.
The convention met al 4 O'Clock
and the resolution committee report
ed unanimously the platform. Sen
ator Tillman OF South Carolina read
it with fiery emphasis.
1t first attacks at length the Repub-
lican record in Cuban and Philippine
wars, demands the establishment OF
home rule as soon as possible in Por-
to Rico, Cuba and the Philippines.
The question Of Imperialism is
presented as striking at the very
existence Of the republic and says the
platform, "We declare this to be the
paramount issue OF the campaign"
At these words 20 minutes OF flag
waving, cheering and marching with
banners made the great hall with
10000 people beautiful picture.
The silver plank over which the
committee fought bitterly is this
1--WE reiterate the demand Of the
ulsttorm Of 1896 for an American fl
naucial system made by the Ameri-
can people for themselves which shall
restore and MAINTAIN bimetallic
price level; and as part OF the Tree
and unlimited coinage Of silver and
gold at the present legal ratio OF 10
to /, without waiting for the aid or
consent Of any other nation"
The eastern Democrats are opppos-
ed to it and predict that it will lose
Democracy the eastern states They
simply wanted to rafiirm the plat
form of 1895 and stop at that, but
Bryan refused to run unless THIS
plank went in and he wrote it him.
self.
The platform denounces trusts
sympathizes with the Beers and ar
raigns the Republican party.
After the adoption Of the platform
Bryan was put in nomination Tor
president amid terrific cheers and a
remarkable display Of party enthusi'
asm.
The vice presidential fight will be
settled Friday with chances that
either, C. A. Towne, the Populist
nominee, or Adlai Stevenson Of ILL
nois, vice president under Clevsland's
second term, will be nominated.
Ut. Prsndergast brought in the
Kansas standard with bunch Of
.upnowers on top and was greeted
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-07-05

DeWitts Little Early Risers are
famous little pills for liver and bowel
trouble Never grippe. For sale by
oil druggists.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1900-07-05
e.S.(Ro0ES 0(o'S
Red Tag Sale!
July 5 to Is.
SUMMER DRESS GOODS.

Sc lawns. .,..... observation-disclosures. ,,..3 10
and &c Dimites ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 30
49, 10 and l8c Dimties . .................. l0c
Silk Striped Gnghams, regular SOC value. ..... $50
Silk mixed Ginghams, regular $50 value. ....... 22c
Percaes, 81 inches wide, good quality, sold every
=. where for &c, long as they last ....... ~. 30
u inch Pique, white ground, black and figured,
dots, l2sc and l5c values Observation-Disclosures. 60
One lot Of Toe Du Nord fancy Ginghams, 123 val
Observation-Disclosures. .................7l0
Sc fancy Dress Ginghams. ..,...,,, ......" 40
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with cheers. In last nights demon.
stration he held Kansas standard
higher than any.

Bryan in the consultations over the
platform and vice president, the con-
ference stage at the Bryan home has
given way to the more spectacular
features. These began yesterday with
the arrival of the Colorado delega-
ton, accompanied by visitors to the
number of over 100.
So far as the platform which Mr..
Bryan favors is concerned ii is sup
posed to have been entrusted to Sem
ator Hill to manage at the Kansas
City end. The vice presidency is not
SO clear, but the developments Of tie
day seemed to emphasize the belief
that Congressman Sulzer is no longer
in the running. Senator Hill and Dis
trict Delegates Hughes and Mcclure
are not for him. Among the Lincoln
crowd, now that the Nebraska dele
gates themselves, who are for Towne,
have gone, the name of Carter Har-
rison is more frequently mentioned
than that of any other second place
possibility. Mayor Harrison, it is
asserted, would be acceptable to Mr..
Bryan, but it is believed that not
even to his intimates has he expressed
leading preference as to his running
mate.
The new front porch of the Bryan
home received its real dedication yes
terday The Colorado contingent,
over hundred strong and including
most of the delegates, stopped over
from eight o'clock until noon and Wis
tied Mr.. Bryan in body, A local
marching club acted as an escort for
the visitors and Hon. T. NJ. Patterson
and Mrs. Patterson drove to the Bryan
home to notify the occupant what
was coming. The musical contingent
of the Colorado party attracted the
most attention on account of their
uniforms, all being dressed as Indians.
The visitors filed up the walk to
where Mr.. and Mrs. Bryan stood on
the walk few feet in front of the
first step leading to the veranda. Mr.
Maloney introduced the Coloradoans
to Col. and Mrs. Bryan one by one.
and when all hands had been shaken
around, H. Franklin, of Denver, on
behalf of the delegation, said in part:
"Mr. BRYAN: We, residents Of YOUR
neighboring state of Colorado, on our
way TO the democratic national con-
vention, could not resist the tempta.
ton to call on YOU. In 1896, YOU, as
the candidate for the presidency re.
ceiyed between so and 90 per cent. of
our vote and want to assure YOU that
Colorado is still for YOU and that we
will give YOU handsome majority
again this fall. You have been a
brave, an honorable and a consistent
follower of the truth and for that rea-
son we honor and support YOU. For
four wears Won have travelled about
this great country of ours and the
combined influences of the money
movers and the trusts could not
cause YOU to deviate the slightest
from the path YOU believed to be the
right one. The republicans of Colo
RADIO have sacrificed the material in
terests of the state and their chance
for victory in our state is as slight
TO-DAY nc II was four wears ago"
' Wa p =" , ma 'o i, = .n VS." IN
"' i" ' e 's' i,. H. "i.. ct
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17

Especial to the News and Observer)
Morehead City, N c.. August 16.-The
State Board of Internal Improvements
met at the Atlantic Hotel today. Eight
Of the nine members were present as fol-
lows: Messrs. Jones, Lamb, Adams,
Boykin, Parks, Lee, Manly and Grain
ger. The board reelected unanimously
the present directors of the Atlantic and
North Carolina Railroad, and Mr.. Harold
Dortch, of Goldsboro not desiring re-
election as States proxy Mr.. Joe E. Rob-
inson, of Goldsboro, was elected to that
position and Gen. w. G. Lewis was re-
elected State land agent and engineer.
The board appointed the following com
mittee to thoroughly examine the road in
detail: Messrs Jones, Manly, Parks and
Adams. These gentlemen will make a
thorough inspection under direction Of
an expert and report to a meeting of the
board in November, from which a full
report will be made by the board to the
Legislature.
After the meeting adjourned the board
of directors held a meeting, but little
business besides discussing important
matters will be done until the meeting
of the stakeholder and directors Septem-
Der 2Sth.
There is a large crowd still at the At
lantic and all are happy and cool.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
PAID FIRE DEPARTMENT.
Chief Mailer Leaves Soon to Investigate
Northern Systems.

1t is said that Raleigh is soon to have
paid fire department and that the vol
unteer system now in vogue is to De
abandoned.
This project has interested the mem
bers of the fire committee for some tlme'
and the chief of the fire department re-
commended the move at a recent meet
ing of the board of aldermen. The nre
committee is composed of Mess@s. Cornell,
German and Croker. Mr.. Mailer, the
chief Of the department VIII leave for
The North very shortly to investigate the
paid systems of the larger cities-espe-
cially that of Richmond
The plan which has been suggested
for Raleigh is that each of the three com
and the Victor, be retained practically
as they are, but that the city have the
foreman and ten paid men in each COM
pany, these men to receive salary OF
about 800 a year. At least three OF the
ten taking it turn about, will be required
to sleep at the house of their respective
fire company. A gong will be placed in
the home of each of the ten. The fore
man CT each company will probably be
paid more.
The advantages resulting from the
paid system have proved more satisfacto-
ry everywhere it has been tried. No city
has voluntarily abandoned the plan.
The members of the companies are Sc
Iected on merit and the companies are
regularly drilled and taught.
The firemen are under absolute control
of the fire department and friction among
members of the company can be avoided.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
MILLIONS GIVEN AWAY.

1t is certainly gratifying to the public
to know of one concern in the land who
are not afraid to be generous to the needy
and suffering. The prOprietors of DR..
Kings New Discovery for Consumption,
Coughs and Colds, have given away over
ten million trial bottles of this great
medicine; and have the satisfaction of
knowing it has absolutely cured thous-
ands of hopeless cases, Asthma, Bronchi-
tbs, Hoarseness and all diseases of the
Throat, Chest and Lungs are surely cured
by it. Call on all Druggists, and get a
free trial bottle. Regular size soc. and
81. Every bottle guaranteed or price re-
funded
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
LAST NIGHTS STORM.
A House Set on Fire by Lighting, and Wire
Blown Down.

Last nights storm blew down many
telegraph and telephone wires. All
long distance telephone communities
ton with Raleigh was cut off and the
News and Observer hal the only tele-
graph wire out of Wilmington.
The house of Charles Cardwell in
the southern part of the city was set
on fire by lightning striking wire
that goes into his house and was not
properly insulated.
Both telephone companies had in
struments and connections burned out
and the re alarm switch-boards were
damaged by the lightning.
The storm lasted from 8 till II
o'clock and seems to have been pretty
general over the eastern part of the
State, at least so far as the News and
Observer could ascertain.
From Petersburg TO Norfolk, in Vir-
ginia it was especially severe. At
Petersburg there was a heavy fall of
hail and at Norfolk a storm prevailed
at sea.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
RESULTS OF THE ELECTION.
A Correspondent Points to Some Notable Re-
volutions in the West.

To the Editor:-There are in all cleo
lions more or less surprises. The result
in the State in the recent election was
not, but the results in some counties
were. Buncombe four years ago gave
Virgil S. Lusk about 600 majority for
the Legislature. August I'd the Cow
buncle on Liberty" was buried beneath
an avalanche of ballots. The requiem
was sung to the tune of Sal. Burke,
heretofore in the balance, pulled down
the scale at $50. In Cleveland, erst-
while hot-bed of Populism, reason re-
sumed it's sway and swelled the tide be-
yond the high water mark.
Mecklenburg turned notable somer-
sault. On the other hand Caldwell, called
the rock ribbed Democratic county of the
31st Senatorial district, fickered. Hay
wood, that rolled up two years ago a
Thousand majority for the Democratic
ticket lost her equilibrium, stumbled
and soiled the banner. Our neighbor,
Yancey, backslid. But Mcdowell i'm
movable remains always in statu quo.
We are holding with tenacity to the old
ship, as we'll when the waters are turbu-
lent and passengers are deserving, as
when they are placid and serene, because
of our abiding faith in a safe anchorage
Here the majority for Democracy is APP
proximately, always the same. Yes,
Doubt the stars are fire,
Doubt the sun doth move,
Doubt truth to be a liar,
But never doubt the Democracy of
Mcdowell
DR.. H. NJ. Morphew, our Representa-
tive-elect, is brother to the late Col.
j. f. Morphew, whose great natural abil-
ity and legal accumen attracted the at
tention and ELECTED the admiration OF
the bar and bench. The doctor possesses
the same inherent qualities of mind and
suddenly developed into a fine speaker.
To his personal popularity, forcible pre-
sentation of the issues and lucid exposi-
tons of the sOphistries of the Fusion
lists much is due for the good work in
Mcdowell. He will worthily and ably
represent the county in the next General
Assembly.
G. G. EAVES.
Marion, N. c., August a. 1900.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
A COMPULSORY LAW
Is Demanded by the Farm
ers' Alliance.
Petition Legislature to Continue Appropriate
to State Colleges, and 10 Increase the
Public School Fund.

The fourteenth annual session of the
Farmers Alliance closed yesterday at
O'Clock The attendance was much larger
than it was at the two sessions previous
Officers for the ensuing year were
elected as follows
President-W. A. Graham.
Vice President. T. Paschal.
ary-Treasurer-T. B. Parker.
Lecturer. G. Balm.
Assistant Lecturer. NJ. Mitchell.
Members of Executive Committee-Prof
John Graham and Mr.. ]. w. Denmark
The report of the treasurer showed that
the order has gained financially to the
extent of $4,000 over two years ago, and
81, 800 over last year. This is the bal
ance over paying all expenses
Part of the machinery OF the shoe fac
tory has been removed and will not be
used for some time at any rate.
A resolution was passed expressing the
sorrow of the body at the death of ex-
Governor Elias Carr, expresident of the
State Alliance, also resolutions thanking
President Winston, of the A. and NJ. Col
lege, for an excellent address before the
body.
The alliance also decided to offer a
number of premiums for agricultural dis
plays at the State Fair in October
A resolution was passed by the alliance
thanking the press of the State for pub
fishing the address issued by Messrs.
Graham, Parker, Emery, Mitchell, Sea-
we'll and Fleming, regarding the aims
and objects of the Alliance and inaugu-
rating more profitable system of farming
and protecting the agricultural interests.
The address was highly endorsed by the
body.
Also the official organ, The Progressive
Farmer, and it's non-partison policy,
were endorsed and commended
A committee was appointed to confer
with the A. and NJ. College authorities
about the education at the college of
practical and theoretical farmers.
The sentiment of the Alliance as to
matters of State policy are embodied in
the following:
whereas, the North Carolina Farm
ers' State Alliance has been from the
time of it's foundation the earnest friend
of education, and whereas there is now
imperative necessity for greater school
advantages within the borders of North
Carolina than ever before. Now be it
Resolved, That the Legislature of
North Carolina be and hereby is, petit
toned
1st. To levy a special tax under Article
., sec. 8, OF the State Constitution, suff-
cient to run our public schools for foul
months, and that in addition the special
appropriation of 100000 be continued.
2. To appropriate a sum sufficient fol
the support of the State University, the
Agricultural and Mechanical College, and
the State Normal and Industrial College
upon a permanent basis, such appropria,
ticn to enable free tuition in those in
situations to be offered to every white
student in North Carolina.
8. To enact such laws as will compel
the attendance of all children, between
the ages of 7 and Is upon the public
schools.
4. To prohibit the employment Of chill
dren of immature age in manufacturing
industries.
5. To establish reformatories for young
criminals"
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
Press Convention Postponed.

To the Editor:-The Secretary of the
North Carolina Press Association on
yesterday, the 18th, received a telegram
from the people OF Hendersonville saying
the rush of visitors to the town was un-
precedented, and asking that the meeting
of the Association, appointed to be held
there August % and %, be postponed
for two or three weeks. OF course under
the circumstances the meeting cannot
be held next week, and it is not known
yet just when it can be held. The MEM
bers OF the Association will be notified
as soon as the time is fixed. The big
new hotels in Hendersonville are crowd
ed from cellar to garnet, and even the
private houses are being filled with sum-
mer visitors. The postponement of the
meeting is greatly regretted.
JOHN B. SHERRELL,
Secretary.
Concord, N. c., August 16.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
Splendid Property for Sale al
a Great Bargain.

A fine Grain and Stock Farm in Amelia
County, Virginia, 20 miles west from
Petersburg, miles north of Ford, on the
N. & W. r. r. contains
1887 ACRES OF
Rich Creek bottom, fine for Timothy Hay,
Grain, &C., level upland, of good produc-
tive quality for Tobacco, Grain, &C., and
healthy. The old mansion house has a
brick basement with rooms, two upper
stories with II rooms. There are two
other Settlements on the place and prob
ably % buildings in all and many fruit
trees.
There is a large amount of timber on
the land One party we'll acquainted with
the place, and also with the price OF lum-
Der says he thinks enough lumber can
be had on the land to pay for 1T.
Some gold has been found and some
COAL but l do not know how much OF
either there is. have an application to
lease the OIL and Gas privileges on it.
There may be millions in all there But
| want to sell the place as it is and at
once. 1t has been held at $1,000 per acre.
l now offer it at $500 per acre. At this
there is "a big bargain in it for some one.
The buildings on the place are worth
most of this The lumber as much more.
1t would make one of the finest Stock
Farms in the codntry. 1t is considered
about the best Farm in this section.
Go see the place? Get off at Ford's
Depot and Gus S. Van Cleef who lives
near will show the place.
]. A. JONES,
Raleigh, N. G.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
A Population of 100000.
(Bv the Associated Press


Washington, August 16.-The census Of
fee today issued bulletin giving the
population of the boroughs of Manhattan
and Bronx, New York City, as follows:
Manhattan borough, 1850, O93.
Bronx borough, zoos 07
Total for Manhattan and Bronx, 1885,
GOO.
In 1890 the city of New York comprised
all of what is now the borough of Man
haitian and all of which is now the bo-
rough of Bronx, except the annexed terri
tory lying to the west of the East River.
On June 1st, 1900, the joint population
of the boroughs of Manhattan and Bronx,
constituting two of the five boroughs in
Guided in Greater New York, was 2,050,-
900, representing an increase from 1890
to 1900, including the annexed territory
above referred to of 535, 299, or 1888 per
cent
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-08-17
DECLARES FOR BRYAN.
E M. Shepard, Brooklyn Gold Democrat States
His Position.
Especial to the Baltimore SUM-

Especial to the Baltimore SUM-
New York, August 1G.-Edward NJ
Shepard, an eminent lawyer and leader
of the Gold Democrats of BROOKLYN. has
formally re-entered the Democratic fold.
making emphatic announcement of his
determination to vote for William J..
Bryan.
Deep significance might be attached to
his action in making his position public
the very day after Richard Croker and
former Senator Murphy had mentioned
him as a possible candidate for Governor
were it not for the fact that Mr. Shep-
ard makes it plain that he Will not accept
office. Mr.. Shepard says:
II shall vote for Mr.. Bryan and !
shall do what I can to elect him. From
the fall CT 1885, when the Paris treaty
first presented the new issue of imperial
ism, l have steadfastly, in season and out
of season, and much of the time in a
seemingly small minority, declared that
issue to be paramount in American poll
tics of our time. / was then glad, for
the sake Of the issue, to resume my re-
Iations with the Democratic organiZa-
ton.
1.-The 16 to fallacy had not two years
ago. as now, ceased to be practical
danger. President Mckinley and many
besides him of the original free silver
Republicans were still coquetting with it.
| then said and l have since repeatedly
said, that if l were compelled to choose
between the new and un-American policy
of foreign aggression on one side and
on the other the enactment of a free
silver bill l should instantly choose the
latter"