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The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-20
IN THE CONVENTION HALL.
A Sea of Humanity Midst n Sea OF
Bunting and Flngs.

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The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-20

Jackson. Democracy's patron saint, occu-
pied prominent position
In the pit Alabama was az the head
on the east side, ana Texas on the ives.
Idaho, Indiana. New Jersey and New
Hampshire We're located between them.
The big delegations, New York and Penn
sylyania sat in thar order Immediately
behind New Hampshire. Illinois and Ms
souri, were prominent in the right center.
Nevada. Mississippi, Rhode Island and
South Carolina were in the extreme rear.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-20
BRYAN IN WISCONSIN,
Talked on Leading Issues Before nm
Audience of 1000.

Minoua, Wis. June 1s-wiliam J..
Bryan addressed crowd OF 1000 persons
tonight. Several well-known Wisconsin
Democrats were also present. Mr.. BRYAN
you neu upon me leading political ques-
tions of he day, incu ling impsria I m
trusts and the silver issue, repeating
many OF the arguments which he has
heretofore advanced. The speech was
well received.
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-20

speech, and his admirers were, possibly,
a little disappointed
The Indiana delegation led the applause
when Senator Wolcott announced that the
thievfng postodice officials in Cuba would
be hunted down Probably the greatest
demonstration occurred when he said that
we would establish law and order in the
Philippines and that the last thing 10 be
considered was to give up the islands.
The delegates got on their feet and
Cheered when he declared that our SOL
diers We're buried in the sands of Luzon
and we would never give up the soil that
held our dead
He spoke an hour and ten minutes. and
as his brilliant perora lion closed there was
another enthusiastic demonstration of APP
prevail delegates standing on chairs and
waving hats. fans, umbrellas and hand
kerchiefs while at the same time the
band added the enlivenng strains of
patriotic air.
Mr. Wolcott received many handshakes
from those about him, and then turned TO
the business of the convention. announcing
the long list of secretaries and officials
agreed upon.
Taylor of Kentucky.
There was a momentary lull and then
Mr. Wolcott gazing out at The assem-
blage. said:
GOV Taylor of Kentucky, is recog-
nized.
Every eye was turned toward the center
of the hail where a tall, gaunt black
CARRIED figure. with the swarthy face of
an Indian, stood with a paper in hand,
awaiting a pause in the hurrah which mis-
name had evoked.
Come 10 the platform, Governor, they
want to see YOU" called out Mr.. VOL
colt.
The much discussed man from Ken
lucky moved up the middle aisle TO the
platform, receiving a cheer as Senator
Wolcott advanced to greet him. There
was a momentary silence as the conven-
ton waited apparently expecting a speech,
echoing some of the recent dramatic in
cidents in Kentucky. But instead of that.
in piping voice. Gov. Taylor seconded the
nomina tons of the various officials who
had been announced, and this done, left
the stage The nominations were made
unanimous.
Mr. Payne of New York" announced
the chairman, and again all eyes turned
TO the center of the hall. where, this time,
the silvertopped form of the chairman of
the Ways and Means Committee was
seen He moved that the rules of the
last convention prevail until other rules
were adopted. and this prevailed without
dissent.
The call of the roll of the states for
the submission of members of the various
committees then began. 1t proved tedl-
Gus process and the convention was vii
tually in recess as the names were handed
in.
Roosevelt Held n Lcvee.
While the lists We're beng brought to
the s age Gov. Roosevelt held a regular
lcvee in the pit Delegates swarmed to-
ward him from all directions. Senator
QUAY was one of those who greeted him
warmly. The New NJ xico del gates, with
broad sombreros, climbed over seats in
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-20
MORE COMMITTEEMAN NAMED.
Judson Lyons Is National Commit
tceman From Georgia

Philadelphia. June 19.-The following
members of committees have been select
ed in addition 40 those sent last night:
National Committee-Arkansas, Powell
Clayton; Georgia, Judson w. Lyons
South Carolina, r. A. Webster.
Committee on Observation-Disclosures j.
w. Dimmick; Arkansas C. w. Rix;
Georgia, H. A. Rucker; North Carolina:
]. H. McNamee; South Carolina, Z. J.
Dlckerson
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-20

The first mention of expansion was also
the signal FOR a demonstration.
Senator Wolcott paced up and down
olong the front of the platform as he pro-
ceeded, and several times he consulted his
notes. lie is not at his best in a prepared
The Savannah morning news., 1900-06-20
senator WoIcott's Speech.


The following are extracts from Senator
Wolcotts speech
THE first and pleasant duty Of this
great convention as well as it's instructive
impulse, is to send a message of affec-
tionate greeting to our leader and our
country's President William Mckinley.
In all that pertains to our welfare in
times OF peace his genius has directed US.
He has shown an unerring mastery of TIE
economic problems which confront US
and has guided us out OF the slough of
financial disaster, impaired credit and
commercial stagnatiou. up TO the high and
safe ground OF national prosperity and
financial stability Through the delicate
and trying events Of the late war he
stood firm, courageous and conservative
ana under his leadership we have en- 9rged
triumphant our national honor untarnish-
ed, our credit unassailed. and the equal
devotion OF every section OF our common
country 10 the welfare of the republic ce-
Aeu'tu forever. Never IN the memory of
Is generation has there stood AZ The
be head Of the government a truer na
NtIlol d wiser or more courageous leader,
or better example of the highest tyne of
american manhood The victories n
peace and the victories of war are alike
inscribed upon his banner. Those of MS
whose pleasure and whose dufy have call.
ed us from time to time mo his presence
hho" now freely he has spent and he n
spent IN his country's service: but tho
same vigorous manhood and clear and pa.
triote vision animate him as OF Old, and
give US confidence and no distrust for tn,
Iutuie OF our republic, because his hand,
VIII guide us, and his genius direct"
Faced Great Difficulties.
After referring to the state of the eoun
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
.ENGLAND'S
ANSWER
To Ambassador Choate On
The Seizure Is Emil
nentIy Satisfactory.
FLOUR TO Be RELEASED
And No More Food In Neutral
Ships Destined For
Neutral Ports To
Be Seized.

LONDON, Jan. 11.-Ambassador
Choste is pleased with Eng1and's an-
swer to Secretary Hays note regard
ing the seizure OF American four by
British werships.
The English note is described as
eminently satisfactory. Englaud binds
herself not to seize food in neutral
ships destined for neutral ports except
in instances where the ships manifest
shows that the food carried by them
is intended for the ebemy.
The note adds that the American
-four now held by the British at Dur
ban will be released bat the ship must
await the decision of the admiralty
court. This ruling by the foreign Of
fee makes an important victory for
American diploma acv.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
STOCkMEN
The Advance Guard OF Delegates
Arrives In Fort Worth.

FORT WORTH, Jan. 1.-The advance
guard of delegates and visitors to the
annual convention of the National Live
Stock Association is already putting in
an appearance and everything points
to a record breaking attendance at the
big gathering here.next week.
The association was organized In
Denver several years ago with a view
to securing uniformity in all states re-
lating to live stock interests: to urge
congress to retAliste upon nations that
assail American meats. and to get low
er interest rates on live sock paper.
The membership of tue association
has rapidly increased and it is ex-
pected that next weeks convention
will be attended by more than 1,500
delegates who will represent nearly
every state and territory of the Union.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
TAKES HIS OWN LIFE
Admiral SchIey Cables The
News From Uruguay To
Secretary Of The
Navy Long.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 1.-The follow
ing cablegram was received today by
the secretary of the navy from Admir-
al Schley at Moutevideo, Uruguay:
Lieut.. Commander Francis E..
Greene com mitted suicide Wednesday
evening. Arrangements have been
made for his burial on shore. A board
has been ordered to examine into the
circumstances and report"
Lieut.. Commander Greene had been
in the service since 1867, when he was
appointed midshipman. he was made
lieutensnt in 1882 and. promoted to
lieutenant commander on March 3,
1899. He was originally appointed
from Indiana. He leaves q widow at
Janesville, Wis. At the time of his
death he was executive officer on the
Montgomery.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11

positions, such as governor of different
states of the federation, deputy and
secretary of war, a position which he
still occupies since General Hinojosa
resigned that department..
In this department be has marked a
path of honesty and morality in th e
army never seen before, reforming diff
ferent laws, for which he has received
the congratulations of the first magis-
trate of the repnblic and the approval
of all social circles
The able statesman and gallant SOL
dier worked unweariedlyin the de-
partment he had under his charge
since the Goth of February, 1896.
Mr.. Berriozsbal was the senior OF
the generals of the Mexican army
when he died Tuesday at 8:35 a. N.
He was about 7S years old.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
FIRST LEGAL HANGING
Will Occur In Kansas If the Prisoner
Is Convicted.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. 1.-THE trial
OF Jos. Leach, private in the United
States army, charged with killing Ser
geant Thomas FeDnell, on the Fort
Riley reservation, in Novem Der 1897,
is in progress in the federal court here.
Unusual interest is being eviuced in
the case for the reason that it may re-
suls In the fret legal hanging in Kan
sss, the crime having been committed
on COVE rnment property, therefore the
author is subject to the federal laws.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
ROBERTS HAS HOPE
Will Not Be Surprised If the House
Allows Him To Take the Oath.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 11.-''The COM
mittee is absolutely unanimous SO far
as facts are concerned" ia the word
from the executive.sessiou of'the Ro-
berts investigating committee. The
only question is between exclusion
and expulsion and here there are mark
ed differences of opinion
81 believe the house already regrets
the action it took so precipitately,"
said Representative elect Roberts,
land 1 would not be surprised if the
house should agree to allow me'to take
the OATH
He will consider this personal vic
tory, even if later expelled.
The report favoring expulsion is be-
ing prepared by Chairman Taylor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
TOO QUICK
Berkheimer Scared Away Lot Of
Insurgents Before SChWdn And
Bates Could Cut Off Their Re-

MANILA, Jan. 11.-Gen. Schwan is
at Selsug, in the eastern part of Cavite
province, awaiting further supplies in
order to pursue a nsiders BILE force of
insurgents who are believed to have
led westward into the province of
Ba.angus, south of Laguns de Bay.
An attempt by Schwsn and Bates to
surround the rebels in Cavlte, failed
owing to the brillisnt action of
Colonel Berkhe!mer in defeating the
insurgents near Cavite and sending
them flying before Schwsn and Bates
could get across the country to cut off
their retreat.
Americans are leaving strong garri-
sons in all towns occupied
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
HAMILTON
The Name To He Honored BY Repub
1icdns In Chicago Tonight.

CHICAGO, Jan. 11.-Today is the an
niversary of the birth of Alexander
Hamilton and in celebration of the a n
nive-sary the Hamilton club, Chicago g
well known republican organization +,
will give ao elaborate entertainment t
at Central Music ball this evening.
The entertainment is to consist of
music and patriotic addresses, the lat
ter to be delivered by number of we'll
known republican speakers. The ora
tion of the evening will be deliver ed
by former Congressman Frank B :.
Posey of Indiana.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
''SOClETY"
How And Why 1t Exists To Be Dis
CuSsed BY Club Momen.

mer, Mrs. Charles Henrotin, Mrs. Jane
Adams, and other members of the Chi
cago Woman's club, are to discuss
Society" before the club at it's meet
ing January II.
The motive for an analysis of society
is not given by the club women. They
simply say that the club Intends to
gather it's m em bers into an old fashion
ed meeting and have the leaders in all
society sets in which its membership o
is represented tell how and why society
aYists
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
THE LOWLY PRIEST
Whom All Greater New York Loved
Is Laid To Rest,

NEW YORK, Jan. 11.-Solemnly i'm
pressive were the funeral services over
the remains of Rev. D. Edward Nc
Glynn,in ST. Stephens Catholic church
this morning. New York's wealth and
poverty were representedin in the throng
which gathered to participate in the
last honors TO the dead clergyman.
Were 1t not for the knowledge of
the love and esteem held by sll classes
of society in this city for DR.. McGlynn
it would seem the demonstration would
more befit person of national
repute, statesman or q high religious
dignitary rather than lowly priest.
The streets for blocks around were
crowded with people
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
Gen. Methuen is TO make movement

Gen. Methuen is to make movement
shortly.
BOER LOSSES.
PRETORIA, Jan. 9. (Delayed)-The
official Stsats Current gives the Boer
losses &C the battle of Magersfontein as
As killed and II wounded; Stormsberg,
4 killed and Is wounded.
METHUEN RECALLED.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE report that
General Methuen, commanding the
force for the relief Of Kim berley.
which has been blocked since the dis
astrous battle at Msgersfontein, is to
be recalled because it is believed the
reverse and strain of the campaig gn
have unbalanced his mind, is con-
firmed.
RUMORS OF BATTLE.
LONDON, Jan. lit is rumored in
military clubs that q battle is in pro-
gress at the Tugela river.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
DANIEL WEBSTER
His Statue To Be Unveiled In Wash
ington Next Week.

WASHINGTON, jan. 1.-THE CO m
mittee having charge of the arrange
ments for the unveiling of Chevalier
Trentanovo' statue of Da niel Webster ,
presented to the government by Still
son Hutchins, has completed the pro
gram for the ceremonies, which prom
ise to be of unusual interest.
The ceremonies will take place in
the Lafayette Square opera house mex
Thursday afternoon. Senator Chandle r
will preside, and Senator Lodge will
dents acceptance of the statue on be-
half of the United States. those in
charge of the affair aud the invite
guests will drive to Scott's Giro le,
where the unveiling will take place.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
SAMPSON
Delivers An Grafton Before Cornell
Alumni Societies.

Alumni Societies.
ITHACA, N. Y, Jan. 11.-Fully
1000 members of the Cornell univer'
sity alumni societies returned today
to the ivy-wreathed halls of the insti-
tuition and participated in the annual
celebration of Founders Day. Exer'
cises began at 8 o'clock in the morn
ing with special services in the chapel.
The services were followed by recep-
tion given by the faculty to the
graduates and friends of the univer-
sity.
The anniversary exercises proper
were held this afternoon in the main
auditorium, and the older classes in
the order of their seniority marched
to seats reserved for them. President
Schurman presided, and the program
included selections by the college
chorus and musical organizations and
addresses by several speakers OF pro-
minence. The oration of the day was
delivered by Admiral Sampson, who
took the American navy as his SUBJ
/ act
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
BURNED TO A CRISP
While Trying To Rescue Her
DduQhter.

LOUISVILLE, KY, Jan. l1.-Mrs.
Mary E. Theobald was burned to q
crisp aud her daughter, Miss Lucinda
Theobald, was fatally burned at their
residence this morning.
Miss Theobald's dress. caught on fire
from lamp explosion. The mother
rushed to herrescue when her mothers
clothing United. Other members of the
family succeeded in extinguishing the
flames, when the clothing OF both had
almost burned OFF.
Mrs. Theobsld is the widow of
Edward Theobald, former cashier in
the Bank of Kentucky at Frankfort.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
AXTELLS' IRE
ChurChmen:M :MlseIy'Starving Out the
Fellow Who Gained CNotoriety
By Enuduinu Ina Prize Fiqht

ROYAL OAK, Mich, Jan. 1.-THE
ire of Rev. Mr.. Axtell. the fighting
parson, has been aroused by the action
of his congregation. He smade q con-
tract with the church whereby he was
to receive $500 year, payable in week
ly installments of $40 each.
Now churchmen say they will not
pay him, but they have not asked him
to resign. He received only S1.39 in
three weeks and proposes to make the
members pay him or he will hold
church property until they do.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
MATTRESSES
Likely To Advance In Price And
Thus Break the Restful Slum.
berS Of the Nation

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE price OF
mattresses is likely to advance several
notches shortly ss result of meet.
ing of the Mattress Manufacturers as
sociation to be held at the Great North.
ern hotel this evening.
The manufacturers, it is said, con.
template an advance in prices on the
manufactured article of about 20 per
cent, owing to the increase in the raw
materials, W hioh have advanced more
than 20 per cent within the last three
m0ntha
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
Of Kansas Ask Their Congressman
To Fight the Trusts.

TOPEKA, Jan. 11.-At the annual
meeting of the Kansas Retail Hard
ware Dealers association today resolu-
tions were adopted asking the Kansas
delegation to congress to vote and
work for the passage of a measure that
will drive the trusts out of. business.
The members of the. associ alton also
resolved not to patronize trust houses
when goods can be bought from out
side sources.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
MEXICO'S
DEAD HERO
Mourning The Loss Of Gen.
.eral BerriozabaI, The War
Secretary.
HIS HONORABLE CAREER
From An Orphanage TO Pres
ident Diaz's Cabinet A
Great Chapter In
History.

MEXICO CITY, Jan. 11.-Gen. Felipe
B. Berriozsbal, late minister of war in
the cabinet of President Diaz, who
died ON Tuesday last, was the oldest
military man in the service of Mexico.
aud unusually elaborate preparations
have been made.for his funeral.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
"BLACK TONGUE"
a Mysterious Disease Breaks Out
In Kentucky

BOWLING, GREEN, KY, Jan. ia
peculiar disease that is fatal and con-
tagious has made its appearance in
Hardin county.
Some people pronounce it black
tongue, as the tongues of all those who
have died with it become very
black.
Physicians are unable to find name
for it.
So far there have heen four deaths
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
MERCY
Extended To the Assassin OF the
Empress OF Austria

VIENNA, Jan. 11.-Lucheni, the as
sassin of the Empress of Austria, is
now permitted by the Geneva prison
authorities to work In the prison shop,
instead Of suffering solitary confine-
mRnf
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
DANISH COLONY
To Settle Near Athens, Alabama, This
Year.

ATHENS, Ala, Jan. u.--One thous-
and acres of land have been purcha sed
near here to form q colony of Danes,
who will arrive in time to make q crop
this year.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
THE OCEAN RECORD
Broken BY the Kaiser Wilhelm Der
GrOSSe

NEW YORK, Jan. 1.-THE North
German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Will
helm Der Crosse made new eastern
record this week, having completed
the distance between New York and
Cherbourg in days, Is hours and so
minutes. The average speed was 22.6l
knots, lowering the best sprevious re-
cord by two hours and six minutes.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
VERDI IMPROVING.
The Aged Composer Gradually Re-
covering His Health.

ROME, Jan. 11.-Verdi, the agei
composer, is gradually recovering hi
health.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
RATE REDUCED

By the London Banks And the Gold
Crisis Over.
LONDON, Jan. 1.-THE London
bank rate has been reduced to 5 per
cent and the crisis caused by the soar-
city OF gold is believed to be over.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
Metal Market.

NEW YORK, Jan. Hooper dull
81 81 silver 5Sf; lead 4.45.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
JOAN OF ARC"

OF Ireland To Visit the United
States.
PARIS, Jan. 11.-Maude Come, the
Irish Joan of Arc" will start for the
United States on January 20. for q
months stay.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
ADLAPS AMBITION
Setting Up the Pins To Bowl For.the
6OVernOrShiD.

CHICAGO, Jan. 1.-THE democrats
of central Illinois, it is announced
from Bloomington, are uniting on
Adlai E. Stevenson, ex-vice-president
of the United States, as their ca ndidate
for governor.
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
THIRTEEN CHILDREN
Lose Their Lives In Snow Storm
In Bohemia.

BERLIN, Jan. u.-In q severe snow
storm in the Neuhaus district of Bohe-
mia 13 school children lost their lives
Monday
El Paso daily herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1881-1901, 1900-01-11
HARDWARE DEALERS

10 far there have been four deaths.
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-27
New Moon on the 26th at 1913 a. m
MOVEMENTS OF STEAMERS.

Steamers due and sailing for the re-
mainder Of this and the whole Of next
month are as follows:
Evening bulletin. [volume] (Honolulu [Oahu, Hawaii]) 1895-1912, 1900-07-27
CHARGED WITH VAGRANcY.

Viktor Zemelka, Pole, was arrested
this morning on the charge of vagran-
cy on the complaint of people living in
the vicinity Of Emma Square.
For several days past, Zemelka has
been in the habit of hanging about
Emma square during the day and night
and of peering into peoples houses at
ter dark.
1t has been his habit to appear on the
scene at about 10 o'clock in the morn
ing, leave at about in the afternoon
and then return at o'clock in the
evening to remain until the early
morning.
a, When questioned by Deputy Sheriff
Chillingworth this morning, Zemelka
stated that he worked along the
wharves every day. In his possession
was book giving various Polish words
In English and German. The case will
come up in the Police Court tomorrow.