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reant alarms Martin. and the crowd
took advantage of the opportunity 70
start The cry Of -Iill." II came from
an quarters of the galleries. but prac-
tically little Of IL from the Delegates
Mingled with the calls Were Kisses.
ignoring alike the calls and hisses,
Chairman Richardson announced The
next speaker, as follows:
"Gentlemen~l have the honor 10 IN
troduce 10 you Hon. A. NJ. Dockery'
Missouri's fayorite SON..
Mr.. Dockery spoke for some minutes,
and was followed by Mayor Rose OF
Milwaukee. who apologizcd Tor ms
state giving a majority against Mr..
BRYAN in 1896. and promised that the
state would come again into the demo
cratic column this year.
George Fred Williams, of Massachu-
setts, was recognized, and submitted a
resolution proposing:
THAT committee of nine delegates
be appointed by the chair for the pur-
pose of comforting with the silver re-
publican and the populist parties now
gathered in Kansas City.
Shouts of no" NO" followed the
reading. but the resolution was put
TO vote. and, amid much confusion
on the floor. was declared adopted
Messrs. Williams, of Illinois, feck-
ham. of Kentucky. and Miles, OF Mary
land. addressed the convention.
As the latter concluded, Chairman
Richardson announced that he mad
been informed the platform committee
would be ready TO reportat 80. There
upon a motion was agreed TO TO adjourn
until that hour, and the vast audience
filed out of the building amid enthusi-
astic shouts for the favorite leaders
and the enliyening music of the or
chestra.
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COL. JOHN I. MARTIN.


convention.l
speech plncirg Mr.. Bryan in nominal
ticn for the presidency. The orator
was strcrg-voicad and entertaining,
vet "a The waiting delegates and spec
taiors there was but ore point 70 his
sreech. and that was the stirring pera-
ration, which closed with the name of
William Jennings Bryan.
This was the signal for the demon
Stration of the day. and in a common
purpose the great cohconrsc Joined in
tribute OF enthusiastic devotion tothe
party leader
Demonstration for Bryan.
A huge oil portrait of Bryan, meas
uring 5 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
brelas of red. white and blue. silk ban
ncrs of the several states and many
handsome and unique transparencIcs
were borne about the building amid
the deafcning clanlor Of 10000 yelling.
gesticulating men and women. All of
| the intensity of former dcmonstra-
tions, and much more, was added TO
this final tribute 10 the leader.
When the demonstration had spent
itself the speeches seconding the nom
nation of Mr.. Bryan We're 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 Il. Hill. Of New
York. The audience had anxionsly
awaited the appearance Of the distin-
guished New Yorker. and as he took
the platform he was accorded n spien.
did reception. The entire audience
rose. and chcered wildly. with the sin
gle exception of the little gronr Of
Tammany leaders, who sat silent
. throughout the cheers for their New
York associate.
Mr.. Hill was in fine voice, and hi,
tribute 10 the Nebraskan touched I
sympathetic chord in the hearts OF thu
; audience. lie pictured Bryan as th'
| champion Of the plain people and o
: the workingman, strong with tn
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| masses, with the farmer. and with the


When Hin declared with dramatic
emphasis that the candidate would
have the support of his party--a unit
ed party--therc was tremendous a,-
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
tractivc in its strong plea for unity
1T is time for unity. not for divi-
ton" he exclaimed. 10 the raptnrous
approval of the great multitude facing
him.
The eloquent Daniel. of Virginia.
added his glowing tribute 10 the can
didate, while former GOV. Pattison, OF
Pennsylvania. spoke for his state and
for the east.
Gov. McMillin of Tennessee voiced
the wishes of "a state which had
furnished three president" Hawaii,
through its native delegate. John H..
Wise. made its first seconding speech
in n Democratic national convention.
Finally swect-voiced and pleasant
faced woman alternate from Utah see
onded the nomination of Mr.. Bryan In
behalf of the state of Utah.
Unanimous for Bryan.
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
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one or two other delegations joined in
The demonstration. but il was noticea-
Bic that il did not evoke any wide
spread enthusiasm 'mong those who
were about TO do the voting. Gradu.
ally other delegations began TO rise,
some Of the New )ol kers getting up,
and for a moment il looked as though
the convention might be carried oil its
feet. But against this was heard a
counter storm of protestation and dis
cordant misses.
For ten minutes the demonstration
lasted with varying degrees OF intensi-
ts.
senator Hin BcsicHed.
Meantime attention was being direct
ed to an excited group massed in front
of the New York section, with Hill as
the vortex of struggling throng OF
del. gates. They pressed forward IRON
all quarters of the nall urging him to
permit his name TO he placed before
the convention. The face of the New
Yorker was Il study as the demands
upon him came from al sides. He sat
in the front row OF delegates, with ex
Senator Murphy on his right andJcdgs
Ven WICK on his immediate left. \
second sent away was Mr.. Croker. Jill
protested vocifcrously. Judge Var
Nyck said he could not refuse. Muir
ply and Croker pleaded with him e
obey the will of The convention ant
accept.
II T.
Willie the plcadiuys continued thu
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Evening Session.

Kansas City, Mo-. July o.-William
Jennings Bryan. Of Nebraska was. last
night, una nimously chosen rs the dem
ccraiic candidate for president OF The
Crited States on a platform opposing
imperialism, militarism and trusts.
and specifically declaring for the free
coinage of silver at the ratio OF II 10
!. Imperialism is declared 10 be The
paramount issue.
The first session. beginning nj 10 a.
M. was entirely rtitless of results,
and il 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 outDursts OF
enthusiasm. The anti-imperialism
plank was greeted with a unique oem-
onstration and awe-inspiring enthusi-
asIn.
The vast auditorium was filled 10 its
utmost capacity when the moment ar
rived for the nomination TO he made.
Not only were the usual facilities al
forCed by tickets taxed to their ut
most, but the doorheepers were given
liberal instructions under which the
aisles, areas ana all available spaces
were packed to their fullest limit
When the call Of states began, for
the purpose Of placing candidates IN
II. mination. Alabama yielded its place
at the head of the list to Nebraska
and Oldham, of that state. made his
way 10 the platform for the initial
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The convention was called TO order
by Chairman Jones Of the national
committee.
Gov. Thomas of Colorado was intro
duced as temporary chairman. He
made speech. dwelling on the silver
Issue. The various committees were
then named.
Sessions were held in the afternoon
and evening. At the latter reports
were received from the committees on
rules and on permanent organization.
Both we're adopted.
Representative Richardson. of len
nessee, was presented as permanent
chairman. In accepting the honor he
made an address. showing sixteen rea'
sons why the republicans should be
ousted from control of the national
government. He closed with eulogy
Of Bryan, Which set the convention
Wild with enthusiasm.
After the demonstration had sub
sided. the convention adjourned unit
Thursday forenoon.
A feature of the proceedings was th'
repeated outbursts of cheers for Hill
Of New York. which stopped the con
vention's business.
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SECOND DAY.
Aa.~.t,. R~~.l.u

Convention Hall. Kansas City. Mo-,
lilly 5.-Ccnvention hall was again be-
xieged by eager and excited thousands,
and long before the time sent for open
ing the second days proceedings of
the convention all Of the streets APP
preaching the building were solidly
asscd with humanity, moving for
ward TO the many entrances.
Convention Called TO Order.
At IL o'clock the slender figure Of
Chairman Richardson loomedup before
the vast asscmblagc He swung the
gavel Justify. and above the din could
he heard his calls for order Slowly
qciet was brought cut of the confu-
sion, and the chairman presented Rt.
Rev John j. Glennin for the opening
invocation.
With the conclusion of tho prayer,
Chairman Richardson made an earnest
appeal TO the delegates and spectators
tn preserve order. so that the work OF
the convention might proceed without
UNDUE interruption.
The PIatf ,rm Not Ready.
Mr.. Richardson now announced that
the platform committee was not ready
70 report. and pending word from
Them, he invited to the platform ex
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On the cal for nominations. Ala
ban o yielded to Minnesota, and the
latter state presented its young cham
piun of silver republicanism and
democracy Charles a. Towne. The
mention Of his name was the signal
for gathering demonstration in his
hon or. men and women joining in the
outhurst. Far off in "A corner Of the
auditorium, young woman could be
seen frantically waving in one hand a
Autograph OF The Minnesoian and in
the other the Stars and Stripes. On
the floor the Nebraska. Minnesota and
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The nominee.
yhc Crowds Took Possession.

sought the convention not fo make him
The nominee.
yhe Crowds Took Possession.
The proceedings yesterday moved
With great briskncss. The aspect OF
the vtst auditorium was truly demo-
cratic when the session began. Antici-
pciing the close Of tie convention the
general pubic was admitted freely,
ard rs a result great crowds empticd
into the body Of the hall, not only fill
ing every available scat in the area
ana aislcs. but also overlooking into
the arena reserved for delegates. while
sol, more adventure some individuals
scaled the iron girlcrs and locked
down from a dizzy height on the 10000
people packed below. The crowd prac-
,icclly took possession Of the proceed.
Ings, and ut times the chairman and
His officials were so powcrIcss 10 pro
! coed that they gave up to the multitude
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The
RinkhaI11


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RECORD. Il Is = record OF
cure, Of constant con-.
quest over obstinate ms
Of women; Ills that deal
out despaS~s suffering
that many women THINK
q wopsass's natural her''
fages disorders and avs.
plaoensesfs that drive O"
hope
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and territories. The convention man
ayers had already agreed that this was
sufficient work for the day and the
vice-presidential nomination was al
lowed to go over until to-day.
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Mars, searching among the stars ior on'
who would love him for himself alone has
assumed a modest disguise Thus pc "1ge'
Venus, and told her Of his love.
Are you serious" she asked, cautious
MADAM" he cried. you Insult me
For Sirius, as every one knows, - tae
Dog star.--Cincinnati Enquirer.
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tSec1etary OF the Democratic National
committee)
Gov. Hogg. Of Texas, to address the
convention. lie was greeted enthusi-
astically, was in good voice, and his
words rcvcrbrated through the hall.
Calls for HIN.
At the termination of Gov. Hcgg's
address, Chairman Richardson stepped
forward to say few words to Ser
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Some one says: you can not shake
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v0ssible 10 shake fate.
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No. Augustus, the knapsack Y n'' y
called because It Is used as a pillow IN
dlanapolis News.
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II was soon apparent that with Hill
out Stevenson was Il strong favorite.
State after state seconded his noTina-
iion--Georgia. Indiana, Virginia. Iowa,
E.,4nclsN Jllinais
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ifestcd showed that the convention was
on the point of being carried of ito
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The ordinary unhealthincss OF
some parts of Assam Is fully detail
ID in a recent report. In the Surina
valley, which IL estimated to contain
about 100000 people. there were on
ly $4,000 births in 1s0s, hut 9i,0o0
deaths. Also In tho Assam valley there
were only 71,o3l births and $1,000
deaths.
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Some Of the devoted friends of Hill
still maintained their allegiance to him
and the delegations of New Jersey.
Louisiana and some others seconded
his nominations
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A rnmber of fa,orite sons also vert
placed in nomination. Maryland bring-
ing forward Gov. John Walter Smith,
Washington naming James Hamilton
Lewis, North Carolina nominating Col.
Julian Carr. and Ohio presenting the
name of a. w. Patrick.
Lewis Withdraw
Ii was after two o'clock when the
scondng speeches. many of them wear
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isome. were concluded. and the ballot
ing began As the roll was about to
be called Mr.. Lewis appeared on the
platform. and in a few wcll-chosen
words withdrew from the contest.
stevenson HID ~ strong Lead.
The vote was followed with intense
intert -. Tor when Alabama announced
!, for Stevenson and 10 fer Hill, it
looked as though close and exciting
contest was 10 occur. But is was soon
evident that Stevenson had strong
lead. At the close IF the call he had
559n, votes. which. however. was not
enough to dominate, the requisite two
thirds being 62i. Hill had received 200
votes and LEVINE soL.. But before the
announcement Of the result a strong
i,ngcd delegates from Tennessee stood
en- his chair and announced:
Changed To stevenson.
Tennessee changes her rs votes
IRON Hill 10 Stevenson"
That started the tile irresistahly to-
ward Stevens on. 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 10
Stevenson. Even New York, finally and
reluctantly announced its change from
Hill to Stevenson
Made II Tim imWus.
| That ended II. Sfcvcnson's nomina'
| tion was assured, although for some
time longer the various states contin-
ued 10 record their changes from
ToNnc and other candidates 10 Steven.
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 II
tribute to the party nominee.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29

Norn-The government reports show the cheap baking
ders TO contain alum which the government chemists de-
clare cannot be used in food without danger to health
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29

The Silver Blade, q weekly paper
published ut Rathdrum, Kootenai coun.
ty. has been investigating county mat
tiers in the court house. and has found
from the warrant register that the
county paid George d. Barnard & Co.,
of st. Louis, s.. 1855. % in = years, frac-
sion over 81. 900 n year. The auditor
WAS the purchasing agent and got ~
per cent commissions which amounted
to u $500. His salary was $1,000
year.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29

In the spring OF 1890, the present |
writer heard Abraham Lincoln give a
political address Ia which he combated
some views OF his great antagonist,
stephen A. Douglas. He began with y
quotation, giving those views al length,
10 The senator's own words, and pro-
ceeded to fortify them by additional
considerations which showed CON-
msndIng aud sll-round view Of the
subject.
Then. in quiet manner and cherry
voice, he proceeded 10 diss'ci the state
menl and enhIbl, it, iallariss. II was
lik. hearing both sides. Even those
Tho ds-cnu,i could not help admitting
The speakers candor. Indeed. the erm
bold which Lincoln ultimately gained
upon public confidence snd the respect
Of mankind was due largely To his fair
ae.. toward opponents. Alike 10 the
court room. in the forum and la his
presidential messages, he never UNDER
valued nor und.rs.sted the arguments
he Eel, called upon to confute and resist.
| Not every aisc and good man rises
above his own preladlces and impulses
OF temper To THU serene level OF justice.
| II Was said of Theodore Parker that he
could rarel, state AN opinion from
which he disagreed In terms which
eould lie accepted by lie advocates.
Something In his owu impe,nous TEN
permanent impoll.d him to distortion OF
c.rics,ure, creating resentment and
defiance, instead OF conviction.
Yet /, shonid be the fret wish and
duty OF nm honest man 10 use "a JUS
weight and balance, aud really to un
ders,snd what his pcighbor says beior'
attempting = reply. Nothing is lost Z
the right cause by conccding whsteve
Of truth or mcri, lie on the other side
Whenever there is conflict Of evidence
or argument. the fair minded man wait
; tn consider which side IL the stronger
Ina period Of hot political contrc
versy. many false and foolish things ar
.poken or printed, and the spirit
partissnshlp RACES like an cpsdemi
insanity. ~ that the excited crowd ~
!. ulsuds It's champion, even when D
0 strikes = foul blow. Yet 1t 10 th
a Lipcolian speech and spirit which resll
: changes votes by helping the doubtt'
- citizen to decide. thus increasing IN
. .um total Of political Intelligence, IN
. iufusing Into the campaign tone
,atrio,ism which prepares all part''
!. to accept in good faith aud honest
= rendered verdict. Youths CompAn'o
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29


Two rancherv on West side met the
other day when this conversation fol-
lowed:
s.MOrnin. John
''MoruiD. Jake"
Were you In town At speakin lass
night"
s'Yep."
How'd speaker tslk?"
prosperity"
ibid be hit you, are you prosPerours'
.'Norp. not by jus-foll."
How Is it with youf"
''Get lower prices for farm products
and pay higher prices TO merchants Tor
goods"
"What did you get for wheat in Sep
tember 96?"
"11. TO-"
"What this September"
'55 cepts.''
is that prosperity"
"NorP."
.sThen where does prosperity coms
iD?"
"Dog. if-I-kuow. Go ask the speaker.
He said 1t vas here and them that had
seen It spplauded, 70 1t must be 90"
"weII. % long"
$50 long"
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srss nsa Fs,l

Victims 70 stomach, liver and kidney
troubles - we'll ~ women, aud al feel
the results In loss Of appetite, poisous
in the blood, backache. nervousness,
headache and tired, listless, rundown
feeling. But there's no need To feel ike
that. Listen 70 ]. ". Gardner, Idsviile,
Ind. He says: electric Bitters are
just the thing for a man when he is all
run down, and don't care whether he
lives or dies. Il did more to give me
new strength and good appetite than
anything could take. | can now eat
anything and have . new lease on life. "
Only so cents, 1t Hull & Woodruff.
drug store. Every bottle guaranteed.
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29

The Republican text book for 1892,
gives thIs a. the pArty's position that
year on bimctxlism
"NInc.t enths Of the people arc o'-
metxlists. They want both money
metals used, because they believe both
are needed to sustain the worlds COM
MERGE. The Republican party honest
Inv and in,elllgently answers their
wishes"
In 1890, this is the party's position
1--WE declare our steadfast Opposition
N tho free and unlimited coinage OF sill
vcr. We renew our allegiance TO th'
nr,nclple Of the gold standard"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29
Seass Of clsws' Axloms.

Henry Ciews the great Wall street
inzncier aud banker in book recently
Published by himself on Wall street
banking and business gives these AK
IONS for the benefit OF young mon:
Avoid man who vili6es his bene-
factor.
"who uninsily accuses others Of bad
deeds.
'Who never has good word for any
body.
"who is always pratina about his
own virtues.
"Who, when he drinks, habitualiy
drinks alone.
"Who boasts OF the superiority OF his
family.
"Who talks religion downtown IN
connection with his daily business al
! fairs.
"Who talks recklessly against the
virtues OF Respectable women.
"Who runs Ia debt with no apparent
intention OF paying.
WHO borrows small sums on his note
or check dated ahead.
"Who won't work for all honest liv-
ing.
"Who looks down upon those who do.
"Who imputes bad motives to those
trying 10 do good.
"Who betrays confidence.
"Who lies.
"who is honest only for policy's sake
"Who deceives his wife aud boast'
of 1t 10 others.
"Who chews tobacco in public con
veyance.
"who gets intoxicated in publi
. places.
D "Who partakes Of hospitality sn'
r talks behind his entertainers back.
who borrows money from frien'
q and then blxckguArds the lender.
. with a population VI 50, 900. 900 pee
;. pie, which this country now has, 1t
). easy to find associates in life withou
e selecting men possessed of amy Of thes
y characteristics, aud life Is the bette
G worth living without them"
Blackfoot news. (Blackfoot, Idaho) 1891-1902, 1900-09-29

fJosh Wink, in the Baltimore AmericaDJ
Once there was a Millionaire
His friends said: "What good is your
Money TO you, II you arc not in politics.
So he Went into Politics.
In a short While he was Politician.
but he was not Millionaire.
Then when he Wished TO run for
ONCE they hooted:
"Why do you want to Mix in Politics
when you have no money!"
Moral: "Huh?"
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cREplroRs NOTICE.

ESTATE OF ]. z. OsrRANDER. DECEASED.
Notice ie hereby given. that letters OF admin
istration on the estate OF J. T. Ossranoer' 40
ceased. we're granted to the undersigned On
the cath day Of September 1900. By the Prooete
Court Of Bingham county.
All persons having claims against saao -
tate are required 10 exhibit them to me Tor
allowance At my place of business IN Shelly.
Bingham Co., Idaho. within four months after
the date Of this notice, or they shall be forever
barred.
This stth day Of September 1900
J. W. JACKSON.
Administrator of the above estate.