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NUMBER SO.

State after state seconded his nemina.
tion-Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Iowa,
Kentucky Illinois
Stiu Clung TO HIll.
Some of the devoted friends Of Htl
still maintained their allegiance TO him
and the delegations of New Jersey,
Louisiana and some others seconded
his nomination.
Favorite Sons COmpIilnentcd.
A rumber of favorite sons also were
placed in nomination, Maryland bring
ing forward Gov. John Walter Smith,
Washington naming James Han ilton
Lewis, North Carolina nominating Col
Julian Carr, and Ohio presenting the
name of \. w. Patrick.
Lewis Withdraws.
II was after two o'clock when the
sconding speeches, many of them wear
isome, were concluded, and the ballot
ing began As the roll was ahont to
be called Mr.. Lewis appeared on the
platform, and in few well-chosen
words withdrew from the contest
stevenson Had Il Strong Lead,
The vote was followed with intense
interest, for when Alabama announced
) for Stevenson and 10 for Hill, it
looked as though a close and exciting
contest was to occur, But is was soon
evident that Stevenson had a strong
lead. At the close If the call he had
5j9A votes, which, however, was not
enough to dominate, the requisite two
thirds being 624. Hill had received 200
votes and Towne s9N. But before the
announcement of the result a strong
iungcd delegates from Tennessee stood
On his chair and announced;
Changed to Stevenson.
Tennessee changes her "A votes
from Hill to Stevenson"
That started the tide irresistably to-
ward Stevenson. From every quarter
of the hall come demands for recogni-
ton Alabama changed from Carr to
Stevenson, California did the same.
North Carolina changed from Carr TO
Stevenson. Even New York finally and
reluctantly announced its change from
Hill to Stevenson.
Made it Unanimous,
That ended it. Steyenson's nomina.
ton was assured, although for some
time longer the various states contin-
ued to record their changes from
ToNne and other candidates 10 Steven
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Evening Session.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 6.-William
Jennings Bryan, of Nebraska, was, last
night, unanimously chosen rs the dem
ccratic candidate for president of the
United States on platform opposing
Imperialism, miltarism and trusts,
and specifically declaring for the free
coinage of silver at the ratio of l6 to
/. Imperialism is declared to be the
paramount issue.
The first session, beginning at 10 a.
M, was entirely fruitless of results,
and it was not until late in the after
noon, when the second session had be-
gun, that the platform committee was
at last able to report an agreement,
which was given unanimous approval
The reading of the platform was
punctuated by repeated outbursts of
enthusiasm. The anti-imperialism
plank was greeted with a unique dem
onstration and awe-inspiring enthusi-
0SIn.
The vast auditorium was filled to its
utmost capacity when the moment ar
rived for the nomination to be made
Not only were the usual facilities af-
torded by tickets taxed to their ut
most, but the doorkeepers were given
liberal instructions under which the
aisles, areas and all available spaces
were packed to their fullest limit.
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BRYAN AND STEVENSON.
Standard Bearers Chosen by the
Democratic National Conven-
tiOn at Kansas City.
CONVENTION PROCEEDINGS IN BRIEF.
william Jennings Bryan Chosen as Presi-
dental Nominee without Dissenting
NOte-Stevenson, His Running Mate,
Nominated ON First Ballot and tho
Convention adjourned.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 5.-The first
day of the Democratic national con-
vention, Wednesday, failed to witness
the nomination of Bryan as the Eresi-
dental candidate, as was desired by
soIee of the party leaders, who wished
to add patriotically sentimental eclat
to the nomination. The hitch occurred
on the silver question, the resolutions
committee being deadlocked over the
question of submitting a straight-out
sixteen to one silver plank, or simply
reatlirming the Chicago platform. The
conventon therefore, confined itself
to routine business, and in the three
sessions held proceeded as far as the
permanent organization, thus clearing
the deck for the reception of the re-
port of the committee on resolutions
and the placing in nomination of can
didates for president and yice-presi-
dent.
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CONVENTION HALL AT KANSAS CITY.

nominee of this convention he de-
clarcd, with explosive emphasis, He
WAS frequently interrupted With en-
;husiastic shouts cf approval hut when
he lett the platform the delegates were
firmly convinced from his words and
manner that he was sincerely desirous
Of having his name withheld, 1t is
possibly this alone which prevented a
nomination by acclamation then and
there, for the tempteStuous spirit man
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scene, when Hin earnestly protested
to his friends against being placed in
non ination, and then, finding his pro-
test in vain, when be strobe to the
platform and in tones which left no
doubt of their sincerity, earnestly be
sought The convention not to make him
the nominee.
The Crowds Took Possession.
The proceedings yesterday moved
with great briskness. The aspect of
the vast auditorium was truly demo-
cratic when the session began. Antici-
pGting the close of the convention the
general pubic was admitted freely,
ard as a result great crowds emptied
into the body of the hall, not only fill
ing every available seat in the area
ana asles. but also ovcrhowing into
the arena reserved for delegates, while
soIlc more advcnturesome individuals
scaled the iron gir1ers and locked
down from dizzy height on the 10000
people packed below. The crowd prac-
tically took possession of the proceed
mgs, and 1t times The chairman and
his officials were so powcrlcss to pro
coed that they gave up to the multitude
until the various demonstrations spent
themselves.
Townc Placed in-NominRtion.
On the call for nominations, Ala
bali yielded to Minnesota, and the
latter state presented its young cham
pinn of silver republicaniSm and
democracy Charles A. Towne. The
mention Of his name was the signal
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They Refuse to Nominate IA Vice
President, Leaving il TO the
National Committee.

Kansas City, No, July AFTER a
loLg and exciting debate, during which
it looked several times as If Charles A.
Tuwne would be nominated Tor vice
president in spite of his protest against
such action, the national convention OF
the silver republican party adjourned
sine 6ie without making nomination
the whole matter being referred to the
national committee with power to act
WI. Bryan was made the unanimous
choice of the convention for president
during the morning session, and it was
the intention to complete the ticket in
TIE afternoon by the nomination OF
former Congressman Towne. The &C
ton of the democratic convention
however, in placing Adlai Z. Stevenson
in nomination, took the delegates cs
their feet, but most of them asserted
their determination to nominate Nj
Towne Notwithstanding.
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Demonstration for Bryan.
party leader.

A huge oil portrait Of Bryan, meas
uring Is feet across, was brought down
the main aisle before the delegates. At
the same time the standards of the
state delegations were torn from their
sockets and waved on high, while UNI
brellas of red, white and blue, silk ban
ners of the several states and many
handsome and unique transparencies
were borne about the building amid
the deafening clamor of 10000 yelling,
gesticulating men and women. All of
the intensity of former demonstra-
tions, and much more, was added to
this final tribute to the leader.
When the demonstration had spent
itself the speeches seconding the nom
inaton of Mr.. Bryan were in order.
Senator White spoke for California,
giving the tribute of the Pacific coast
to the Nebraska candidate.
When Colorado was reached that
state yielded to David B. HILL of New
York. The audience had anXiously
awaited the appearance of the distin-
guished New Yorker, and as he took
the platform he was accorded splen-
did reception. The entire audience
rose, and cheered wildly, with the sin
gle exception of the little grour of
Tammany leaders, who sat silent
throughout the cheers for their New
York associate.
Mr.. Hill was in fine voice, and his
tribute to the Nebraskan touched a
sympathetic chord in the hearts of the
audience. He pictured Bryan as the
champion of the plain people and of
the worldngman, strong with the
masses, with the farmer, and with the
artisan.
Hill's Plea for Uniting.
When Hill declared with dramatic
emphasis that the candidate would
have the support of his party-a unit
ed party-there was tremendous APP
plause at the suggestion of democratic
unity. Aside from the brilliant eulogy
of Bryan, the speech of the New York
leader was chiefly significant and at
tractive in its strong plea for unity.
ut is a time for unity, not for diyi-
ton" he exclaimed, to the rapturous
approval of the great multitude facing
him.
The eloquent Daniel, of Virginia,
ldded his glowing tribute to the can
lidate, while former Gov. Pattison, OF
fennsylvania, spoke for his state and
or the east.
Gov. McMillin of Tennessee voiced
he wishes of state which had
urnished three president" Hawaii,
trough it's native delegate, John IL,
Wise, made its first seconding speech
n a Democrats national convention.
Finally sweet-voiced and pleasant
aced woman alternate from Utah sec
nded the nomination of Mr.. Bryan in
.ehalf of the state OF Utah.
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(Secretary OF the Democratic National
Committee)
Gov Hogg, of Texas, to address the
convention. He was greeted enthusi-
asticelly, was in good voice, and his
words reverbrated through the hall,
Calls for Hill.
At the termination of Gov. Hogg's
address, Chairman Richardson stepped
forward to say few words TO Ser
geant-at-Arms Martin, and the crowd
took advantage of the opportunity to
start the cry of "Ilill." 1t came from
all quarters of the galleries, but prac'
tically little Of it from the delegates
Mingled with the calls were hisses'
Ignoring alike the calls and hsses.
Chairman Richardson announced the
next speaker, as follows:
Gentlemen IL have the honor to IN
troduce to you Hon. A. NJ. Dockery
Missouri's favorite son."
Mr.. DoclSery spoke for some minutes
and was followed by Mayor Rose o
Milwaukee, whs apologized for his
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

The last spike was driven, at Steen
Creek' on the Sd instant in the exten.
sion OF the Gulf & Ship Island railroad
to jackson. 1t may be several weeks
oeiore the track will be in condition
Tor the regular running of freight and
passenger trains. This makes the fifth
road entering jackson, SO that trains
pass through or stop at the capital city
from seven directions. The contract
has also been let for the construction
OF the Mobile, jackson & Kansas Citv
road from Merrill to Jackson. Merrill
is about fifty miles northwest of Mo.
bile. From Merrill to Laurel, thence
TO italeigh, thence through Rankin to
jackson. 1t is to be hoped that Bran.
don will lie in the route.
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THE NEW COMMITTEE.
New Democratic National Committee
Chosen at kansas CITY.

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senator Hin Besieged.

Meantime attention was being direct
ed 10 an excited group massed in front
of the New York section, with Hill as
the vortex of struggling throng of
delegates. They pressed forward from
all quarters of the hall urging him to
permit his name to be placed before
the convention. The face of the New
Yorker was study as the demands
upon him came from all sides. He sat
in the front row of delegates, with eX-
Senator MurRhy on his right andJudge
Van Wyck en- his immediate left. A
second seat away was Mr.. Croker. Hill
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Then came the voting. State after
state recorded its vote in behalf Of the
Nebraska candidate, and giving him
the unanimous vote of all the states
and territories. The convention man
ayers had already agreed that this was
sufficient work for the day and the
yiee-presidential nomination was al
lowed TO go over until to-day.
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HON. ADLAI 3. sTEVFNsOl

HON. ADLAI E, STEVENSON.
son. In the end the nomination was
made unanimous. The announcement
was greeted with enthusiastic approx.
al and again state standards and ban
ners were borne about the building in
tribute to the party nominee.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

The city of Columbus has sustained n
substantial loss in the death of Mr.. G.
W. Cox, which occurred on Sunday af-
ternog{1, the lst instant after a pro
traeted Illness. Mr.. Cox had been
prominent in business circles; was an
elder in the Presbyterian church, grand
commander of knights Templar in
1870 He gave four years of his prime
to the Southern Confederacy. After an
honorable and useful life of sixtv.fiye
years
The good knight sleeps where the daisie, nod
Ana the clover hangs its head,
Where the wild bird comes, and the wild bee
huns
Above his lOwly bed
He fought the fight, he kept the faith,
His fame shines bright and clear,
ANA his memory lives in loving hearts
Which will hold it ever dear"
To his devoted companion and chill.
dren we tender our hearty coincidence.
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This venerable aud universally be.
loved citizen and jurist died at hi,
nome IN oxford at 1880 on Monday. the
"a instant. He was in his Goth wear
haVlng been born in Iredell county
North Carolina, March 25, 1911. He re-.
moved to Tishomingo county. Missis-
sippi, in 1855, and was associated with
Judge }. F. Arnold in the practice of
law. lie was elected to the convention
IN 1868 which assembled pursuant to
the call Of Provisional Governor Shar-
KEY. During that or the following
year he was appointed Federal iudge
for Mississippi, and continued until a
Few years ago, when he voluntarily re-
signed. 1t was fortunate for the State
that he occupied this position during
reconstruction times. There are scores
and scores who would have been perse
cuted by imprisonment and confsca.
ton, who remember his kindly inter
ference in their behalf. He was a
trustee of the State University for
many years, and at the opening of each
session 1t was his custom to greet the
old students and welcome the new.
Judge Hill was a Christian of deem
piety, and was ready when the Supreme
Judge Of heaven and earth summoned
him into His presence,
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tountr mt t executive committee Of CLAW
pary On nts as ordered congressional pri.
+. Fox ~ 'aa ,h to decide between Hon.
n son,S IA OF that county and Hon. l..
bounty '9%orth ,,i' of Carroll. Carroll
-Ue purpose urinary Tor LIS
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protested vociferously. Judge Van
Nyck said be could not refuse. Muir
ply and Croker pleaded with him TO
obey the will of the convention and
accept. 49,.
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Tested showed that The convention was
on the point of being carried of its
feet.
stevenson as second Choice.
II was soon apparent that with Hill
out Stevenson was u strong favorite.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

'acb, ! vS so, % %, received 500 each, l5s $50
Abon, ''s ~, sa9 each, 1870 1880 each.
ire widon," u"o''hirds of the pensioners
j. L. POWER,
Secretary OF State.
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THIRD DAY.
The Final Session.

u Kansas City, Mo-, July T.--The demo-
cratic ticket was completed yesterday
by the nomination OF A. L. Stevenson,
of Illinois. for yice-pesident The nom
ination was made ON the first ballot,
state after state joining in a wild
scramble to record their support Of the
winning candidate. 1t was not accom-
panied by any such frantic demonstra-
tien Of approval hadmarEed the pro-
eeedipgs at previous stages, although
the result followed spirited and at
times highly dramatic contest between
the advocates of Stevenson, Towne,
Ilill and lesser candidates.
An Ovation to HiII.
The distinct triumph of the day in
the way of a popular ovation was that
accorded to Senator Hill, and in its
spontaneity and wild enthusiasm il
WAS one of the most notable features
Tie convention has produced It was
accompanied, too, by a remarkable
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

The legislature increased the appro-
priation for pensions from S75, 600 to
Sl5O,OOO, but the number of applications
being received at the auditors Office
show such increase that the beneficial
ries are not likely to receive, individu-
ally, more than was disbursed under
the last distribution. The supervisors
will pass on all applications in Septem-
Der. Those who are justly entitled to
pensions should receive all they can
get, and those who are not should be
made to understand they are not in it.
1t is fraud and an outrage on the de-
serving INDECENT to have the go1d in
tentions of the State thwarted by dead
beats who have no claim whatever upon
this fund. The supervisors cannot
make their inquiries too searching, and
if they viii call on the Confederate
camps they may learn a thing or two
about claimants.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

Attorney-General McClurg sustains
the contention of secretary of State that
corporations SO amending their charters
as to increase the capital stock, must
pay the recording fec prescribed in the
graduated scale in act of March, not
withstanding the words, "tor each
amendment to a charter for profit s.. 8"
In one case before the secretary Of State
an amendment was filed increasing the
capital stock to S75OOOO and the sum of
S. rendered for recording. The secre-
tary demanded $3.50, and the attorney.
general sustained him. As all charter
fees go to the treasury, this is quite an
item of revenue. The indications are
that the charter fees for 1900 win ex-
ceed 10000 For 1899 they were less
than 5000.
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THE SILVER REPUBLICANS.

Hawaii-H. W. Cornwell.
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1t was our privilege to spend the
evening of the Sd instant with the
teachers normal at Brandon. The nor
NAL is a great success in point of num-
bers and interest. One hundred and
fifteen had been enrolled. Prof. W. n.
TIardee is the conductor He believes
that normals are for business rather
than for pleasure, and his teachers ap,
pear to be of the same opinion. 1t was
our privilege to give the teachers some
account of the stirring times IN Missis-
sippi from 1860 to 1865
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

The delightful outing of the Missis-
sippi Press Association came to close
on the Sd, when the two Pullmans in
which they started reached jackson.
They visited Denver, Salt Lake City,
Manitou, the Garden of the Gods, some
of the big silver mines and other points
of interest.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

There was no change in the matter
of county printing made by the last
legislature. A bill to repeal the Trans
mill law was introduced, but it did
not pass. There were some changes in
the State printing law, shortening the
time for getting out the laws and jour
nails, and letting the contract for four
inSteod of for two wears,
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Made it Unanimous,

That ended it. Steyenson's nomina.
tion was assured, although for some
time longer the various states contin-
ued to record their changes from
rnNne and other candidates 10 Steven.
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l. o. O. L. YisitatInn.

TO hlS devoted companion and chill.
dren we tender our hearty condolence.
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The capitol commission contracted
with Architect Linck, of st. Louis, to
superintend the construction of the
new capitol, according to his plans. He
gets Si5, 900. He is now at work on de-
tails, so that when proposals are in
vited from contractors they will know
precisely what they are bidding on.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1900-07-14

State after state seconded his nefnina.
tion-Georgia, Indiana, Virginia, Iowa
Kentucky Illinois.
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The Cleveland Chair Factory, OF
Cleveland. Tenn, is installing branch
factory at Eupora for the purpose of
preparing material for shipment in the
rough to the finishing factory. Eupora
offers substantial concessions for an OIL
mill and compress,
The Presbyterian church, Columbus
is rejoicing in new pastor, Rev. Dun
bar Ogden very young but very
promising minister. Columbus is hh
drst pastorats.
Kansas agitator. [volume] (Garnett, Kan.) 1890-1905, 1900-12-14
An Investment.
BY J. H. RosNY.


Translated by Mrs. Moses p. Handy.
copyrighted. 1900: Daily Story Pub Coz
We were strolling along the shore
of the believing sea. The waves were
magnificent. They advanced In cara
vans, crested with foam, singing crys-
tai songs, they came with great cries
and falling upon the rocks left long
trails of snow. Rapid, irritable, angry,
numberless, they assailed the cliffs.
sometimes like gorgeous garden Oh
white and green flowers, sometimes
roaring like ferocious troops OF BEARS
elephants and lions.
Look" exclaimed Landa, There
goes Lavalle."
All turned. In little phateon, they
saw man still young by whose side
was q woman OF the Iberian type; one
of those ravishing beauties who arouse
desire, hate and jealousy In every
mans breast.
He's in luck that fellow" muir.
INJURED the banker Langrume when the
phateon had passed. by a single
stroke be became owner OF S0,oO0,oo0
francs, and the pretriest woman to be
found from pole to pole. And have
worked thirty years to get my beg
carly half dozen millions"
"You are envious," answered Landa.
Don't you know that Lavalle owes his
fortune and his wife to good specu-
lation. 1t all came from an invest
ment of exactly 1000 francs"
Fifteen years ago our friend Pierre
Lavalle was lucky young fellow of
20 years. He was rich, good-looking,
robust in health, and of nature to
avail himself of his advantages. His
father sent him around the world. In
Chile he had as a guide most intel
ligent man of excellent family and
between them friendship arose. The
guide pretended to have discovered rich
veins of silver in the mountains, but
he feared to be forestalled and dared
trust no one At the moment OF their
separation Pierre offered him thou
sand francs. Jose Alvarado thanked
him with dignified air and said:
in ten years / shall be rich and
you are my partner"
Then he wrote in the young mans
Journal this memorandum:
"In ten years promise to share my
property with my partner, Pierre La
vale. Jose Alvarado.
Santiago, Nov. 20, 1885,"
Ten years later Pierre Lavalle was
completely ruined His father died of
despair after unlucky speculations and
left the son only heritage Of debt.