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alike inscribed upon his banner. Those
of us whose pleasure and whose duty
have called us from time TO time INTO
spent and been spent in his countrys
service; but the same vigorous manhood
and clear and patriotic VISION ahlnats
trust for the future of our republic, be-
cause his hand viii guide us, ana MS
genius direct ,, -.
Four years ago the Republican party
at ST Louis named a ticket which COM
manded the confidence ana support OF tns
American people. 1t bore the names o
two eminent Americans. each endeared
by years OF loyal service 70 their coun-
try and their party. No whisper OF per,
sonal attack intruded upon the national
issues which determined the, contest,
There was a double safeguard for the
country's welfare Every true Amer.
can knew that IL in the dispensation Of
from his high place, there stood peslue
him a statesman devoted and staunch'
In whose hands the vast and weighty ar;
safely entrusted. Had Garrett Augustus
Hobart been spared to us until TO-DAY
the work of this convention would have
been limited to a cordial and unanimous
Endorsement of the leaders OF 80. DIS
alter visum-and when. a few months
ego. our dear vice president left TINS
accompanied with the tears and sorrow
OF every lover OF his country. He dis
tinctly lefted up. the high office OF vice
president to n nobler plane and to greater
dignity and importance He was always
the trusted friend and adviser of our
president. sage in counsel and wise in
Judgment; while to those of us whose
great privilege II was for three years 10
see him daily in the senate Of the United
States, and to come under the influence
of his calm and kindly presence. and 20
grow nearer 10 him and more endeared
In friendship as the months rolled around,
his loss IL personal and deep. He is no
longer with us In the body. but his inf1u-
ence still permeates the senate and will
for all time make better and kindlier the
sons OF men, and he lives In the hearts he
left behind.
"There Is
One great society alone on earth
The noble living and the noble dead"
So many events of great portent have
been crammed into the past months that
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fact that the convention Is assembled
in this historic and beautiful city. where
we first assumed territorial responsible
tiles, when our fathers. a century and u
quarter ago. promulgated the immortal
Declaration Of independence.
The spirit OF justice and liberty that ami
mated them found voice three quarters of
a century later In this same city of Broth
orly Love, when Fremont led the forlorn
hope OF united patriots who ilid here the
foundations Of our party and put human
freedom AS it's cornerstone. II compelled
our ears 10 listen TO the cry u suffering
across the shallow waters Of the Sulf
two years ago. While we observe the law
OF nations and maintain that neutrality
which We owe to great and friendly
government the same spirit lives today
In the genuine feeling Of sympathy We
cherish for the brave men now nghtiug
for their homes IN the ycldts OF South AZ
RIGA. II prompts us In our Determination
TO she TO che husky races ~ the Philip
pines the blessings Of good government
and republican Institutions, and nnds
voice In our indignant protest against the
vtolcnt suppression Of the rights az The
colorcd man in the South. That spirit
will survive IN the breast OF patriotic
men as long as the nation eudures; AMI
the events Of the pas; have taught ra
that il can find is fair and free and fnl
expression only In the principles and pDi-
Icy Of the Republican party.
Directing 10 Mckinley.
The FIRST and pleasant duty of this great
convention. aF well Ha its inFtinctiVe TIM
pulse, ~ 70 eenJ q MESA oi huecttoh-
ate greeting 20 our leader and our Soun.
try's president. William Mckinley In an
that pertains 20 our welfare In times ~
peace HIS genius has directed u.s. lie
has shnsn an unerrlng mastery % the
economic problems which confront vs.. and
has guided us ont OF she slough of auan-
cisl dEaster impaired credit and com
r1ercial stagDa ton. up tp the high and
safe ground ~ national prosperity and
financial stability. Through tho delicate
ard trying events Of the late war he stood
O. q 70 d
under his leadership We have emerged
triumphant. cur national honor unfair
uished 0Gr credit uoaHsatlo3. and she
sQDnl devotion of every section 81 oar
common country TO the welfare of ihe
republic cemcntC9 forever Never IN the
memory - this generation has there
sfood ~ the head of the government
tru@r patrioi. a wiser or more courageous
leader. or a better examplc * he highest
type q American rnAuhood' The victor
les % peace ana the Victories ~ var are
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ever. bowed their heads reverently while
Rey Bolton read his Arayer.
He said:
20. Thou who art spiri, infinite eter-
nal. Interchangeable in Thy being, wisdom,
power. holiness. justice. goodness and
truth. Thou are the sovereign God. The
creator ruler, disposer OF us and all
that Thou hast made. Thy thoughts are
nor. our thoughts. Thy mercy Is not linz
tied to persons and TO races, but com
prehcudeth all that live and breathe.
Blessed Is Thy name,
THY glory is shown and Thy kingdom
has been advanced. in leading men and
20 a land Of security and peace.
90 that men would praise Thee for
Thy goodness and for Thy wonderful
works 60 the children OF men.
we adore Thee for the way IN which
Thou hast led US.
The glory and honor OF our nation is
the manifestation Of Thy power and
MAY we cheerfuIy follow where Thou
Thou hast been the God Of our faith
ers Thou are the COD Of their children.
our trust Is in Thee. Save US, O
Lord. from ingratitude and discomfort.
Give as the spirit of praise and thinks
giving Grant that We, as a nation and
people may remember Thy goodness and
praise Thee for continuous ne. @ Lord.
let Thy richest blessings rest upon Thy
servant, the president Of these United
states Undue him with competency OF
Thy divine wisdom, that he may direct
the Anairs OF the nation 10 Thy glory and
the we'll being Of cur people. We humbly
bcFeech Thee Lord God. 10 bless all IN
authority Sustain them In their rcspnn-
sihc relations 90 Thee and a free poo
pie
20 God u all wisdom and grace. grant
unto this assembly wisdom. grace and
guidance That in all their deliberations
and conclusions Thy name shall De Elori-
fed the honor ~ this nation maintained
and TIE peace and prosperity u tAe p2o-
NE JSta lfilHhrd
Glory be go the Father and 10 tho Son
nud Sac the Holy Ghost. az was IN The be
ginning. is now and ever shall be world
without end Amen
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(appIausel and loyal citizens, without re-
gard to party, who have labored with him
in the history of conventions Of either
party has a success been greater.
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Au.picious Opening Day.
Crowds negiu 60 Gather.

According TO the ordcra the doors we're
60 eo opened shertly after 10 O'Clock. ana
all tho officials were 70 be az their posts
an hour before that time.
outside % the hau the approaches be-
San 70 conacHt With tbs crowds duupE
thg early hours.
The ears added hundreds every M nu'e
and as the outer gates were not opened
uutn 10 O'Clock the early arrivals wee
uaHSud 600 tho walks and streets await
Ing the signal to set in
The crow s. were SLOW n gathering at
the convention bail Wien shortly after
q clock tar band tD thc gallery awoke
the eos hoes In are vast root space. thpre
were not more than i.oeo persons m the
greEt auditorium Hut BE- was lrtafIah-
tng hvw rapidly tte crowds began 10
arrive after that hour T1ey poured "a
BY steady streams NrlI thcy hArktugd
she acres " seats Al esueuAiv larre
number were women. tseKiuE fresh aud
sweet in their samWc~ Ecwns The scr.
Eraft-Gt-aring a1i the rshers hnl thsir
hands fai attending % tee crowds Ou
IRE seals back % .he starp v.rre many
tIsttuEess rs4 Lfreruaa-.
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DETAILED OUTLINE
OF THE PROCEEDINGS,
The Days Session Marked by Ring
ing Speeches of Hanna and VOL
cOtt-Te IN pOrary Orgunixntion,

PHILADELPHIA, juno N-At Y
o'clock today tho Republican ma
tional convention OF 1900 WIS called to
order and thus the racking excitement
OF conference and caucus, of crashing
bands and confusion OF hotel corridors
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our recent acquisitions. would see the
American nation girdling half the globe
with its flag. extending its commerce to
the utmost ends of the earth, and taking
its place as a world-power among the
great world nations.
"A power for good, for peace and right.
ecusnesF"
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seemed conferred During every pause In
the proceedings he was surrounded by
delegates ard newspaper men anxious TO
set word To ali he gave the same
answer He was not candidate. He
did not want the nomination. Those who
wanted him nominated left him saying
no would accept, and they would nom
mate him whether he liked IL or not
Those who did not want him FASTENED
10 spread the report that he could not be
moved into accepting
Chairman Haann's Reception.
Chairman Hanna's reception when he
called tho convention "a order. and later.
IN the eNtrciae aud the amilc on his
face expressed the pleasure 1t save him
But che boy experienced over hts own,
the delight he manifested when Tor the
mrs, time he mentioned the presidents
name THO convention went IN like a
rocket The applause was dcafeulpr Mf
ltanne q face Was picture IL was
wreNthed IN Emilcs. lie showed the re
stasy u the joy he felt over TIC storm
OF approval hc had received Many IN
that moment remembered how the presi
dents Warwick had announced a ysar
ase' That hls ambition would be satisfied
and his cup " Soy would DC fun when
he called together the convention That
would renqmlnate Mckinley PorhAps II
was significant that IN his speech snn-
htor Hanna made no mention ~ Cuha.
nor 81 anything tAAt would furnish A
pes. on witch Roosevelt 1emoustrWtian
could be hung
senator woicotrs Task.
The address o. Senator welcott. the
tempoFayy chairman. which foitnwrI
lasted an hour ana ten minutes II an.
doubleday added 90 lhv brilliant Colorado
orators reputation The keynote he
sounded an account NJ tho @tewaYlshfp
ot the party. MAS a. much Tor iho millions
OF readers scattered a~rr fNe country a.
u was for the lew thousands whs hoard
"a and it VAS difficult tor a Hsrv ani
magnetic speaker g. ESSAY Senator Woi.
colt would DC az his best sptaktng In
thN opportunity - the moment Yet iha
eT0rt De wa3e tntiAy thrilled thu Aust
cnge. WIEN clear, ringing voice ha,
reached the remoteSt spot ~ tho nan
and % ith th' erRee ~ gesture he hralsat
all under his srrf
opthur-t of EnthustR.m
Tine ana again his hearers broke into
cheers a7 ho suoke ~ the prs~ent ay5,s
peyiiN ot the reH~fry and predicted NJ,
when Pc ieel9rrl thar the Nen2ces,tIr
party had be,a ariNru hy the events ~
the last foHt years from evvry uoDt.eu
n occupied ,u i~f Co. seek new tstrat.
IN The events ~ tlr Vsr wttf 81 ain fhn-.
was another frantic au'hurst The same
enthusiasm burst eHt whoa hr pra.ficfe
that this generation. whHh Aat witarss.,l
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Drew HIS Climax From Luxon.

But the climax was reached when he
lifted up his voice and declared that our
dead were buried in Luzon. and that on
It's soil no foreign flag should ever salute
the dawn. In his splendid peroration he
declared that the Republican party, iden-
titled for forty years with everything en-
nobling and uplifting In our history, was
never so vital. vrile and vigorous as
today, and that with untarnished record
II will transmit TO posterity an undying
~ lihqrty M NJ
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Gov. TnyIor's Reception.

Another incident OF the session was the
remarkable demonstration TO Gov. Tay-
ior, of Kentucky. That his party asso-
ciates look upon him as a martyr 70
partisan hatred, their great ovation to-
day made evident Although they sue
ceeded in bringing him to the platform.
thew could not induce him to make a
speech.
The appointment OF the committees on
permanent platform. etc, concluded the
labors OF the convention for today. and
with the benediction of the Rev Edward
NJ. Levy, who delivered the invocation at
the convention held on Locust street in
1856 the convention. after having been in
session two and half hours. adjourned
until tomorrow noon.
Programme for Today.
Tomorrow President Mckinley will be
renominated by reclamation and the
platform will be adopted. The nomlna-
ton Of the candidate for vice president
will go over until Thursday. unless there
is stampede and the plans OF the lead
ers are unset,
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gives way to the dcflnteness and form
OF actual convention proceedings. The
preparations for the great a1aemblage
are complete. Senator Hanna. as chair
man OF the national committee, will say
tho frat word bringing the convention TO
order. and then with the inspiring slo-
qucnco OF Senator Wolcott. IL Colorado.
as he assumes the temporary chairman
ship. and the formal organization Of the
convention by the naming OF various
committees. the work Will be under way.
Auspicious Opening Day.
The day opened auspiciously for the
event The sky was slightly overcast
and there WAS none % the swCltcring 81
many former national gatherings. The
afr was cool. and the Indications were
Tor good weather throughout the meeting
After being ur half the night with the
denomination Of 5000 mRrching men,
fireworks, lands, anal caucusss ana earn
est conferences, the army OF delegates
and the conspicuous figures OF the cou-
Nentlon were slow TO make tho.r aIpear-
ance. But the staid old quaker CITY was
early astir. and by o'clock the streets
took on an ala OF animation and antictpa-
uou as the crowds beItn 10 converge
towards the convention hall Al the CON
Nuutton grounds the officials were early
on hand with their corps % he0rk sepers
sergeant alarms, ushcrE and pages, put-
ting them through final drills In antlclp4-
ton uf the crush soon to come
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As thc prayer closed senator Hanna was
again nn hts feet ana adjusting his eye
E.aesrs said iu Eeaonauf voice.
Tho secretary ~ NV national com.
ml'tee Will read the call fog th4 eonYtn-
tiur
4. COL u.ck stcprci forward. call In
hHrd ra was given q nipple 81 applause
Ef rra! the formal cali While The vast
Assem- age ttrttel tar Ire more Vital
l----..-l-uea
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II quarts for 81.

u quart bottles Of Golden
10 uniet;ered wagons fer
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All our remnants of Mercerized
Italians, and Fancy Moreens, II
in good remnant lengths, which ~
sold up to 49c a yard-...--.s
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ASSAULTED A CONDUCTOR.
An Early Morning Row on "A ssres
Car.

Cnr-
Steven n. Johnson colored, who said in
the Police Court yesterday that he was
postal clerk, was tried before Judge Mills
on the charge Of profanity and disorderly
conduct, and also with assaulting Harry C.
Alien, conductor on the Capital Traction
Street Railroad.
johnson was arrested about 1890 o'clock
yesterday morning, at the corner of Fiji
teenth Street and New York Avenue north
west, on the complaint of Conductor AL
len, who testified that johnson boarded the
car at Sixth Street and Pennsylvania Ave-
nue. about 2:09 in the morning; that when
informed that he could not stand on the
step Of the car but must get on the plat
form or go inside. When the car reached
the Fifteenth Street junction Allen got off
to open the switch Johnson cane up to
him and demanded a transfer.
81 told Johnson, said the witness, that
] had given him one transfer and would
not give him another. He then cursed and
struck me and knocked me down. and
grabbed the switch lever and raised 1t to
strike me. ] called TO the motorman for
help. He ran TO my assistance and
knocked johnson down. johnson was then
arrested" Several other witnesses who
were on the car were examined and testi-
fed az to the assault. johnson denied that
the conductor had given him a transfer,
and denied that he struck him. He said he
grabbed the switch lever which was In the
hands OF the conductor and that the con-
ductor fell down. Judge Mills said from
the evidence 1t appeared that no one ex-
cept the conductor heard the profanity, and
he would dismiss that charge, but for the
assault Johnson would have to pay $40.
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LABOR DAY ADJUSTMENTS
Programme to Be Observed by
Union Organizations.
Excursion to River yiew-Greased
Pig Chase, WhceIbarrov Contest,
Three-Iegsed Race, and Other Out
door Sports to Celebrate the Holt
day -yuluabIe Prizes Donated.

: The trades unionists OF the District, rep
resenting the membership of all labor or
ganizations which are affiliated with the
Central Labor Union and the Building
Trades Council presided over by E. ].
Ratigan, have completed ali arrangements
for the observance of Labor Day, on Mon
day next. The occasion will be celebrated
by an excursion 10 River View, and ample
preparations have been made for the en-
tertainment of the members OF the differ
ent unions, their families, and their friends.
The following is list of the athletic
games and amusements which Will take
place on the grounds at River View, COM
mencing Immediately after the arrival OF
the first boatload of excursionists from
Washington:
Game OF baseball between Bookbinders and
Champion Unknown Nine" Prize, $ cash.
Called at II a. m.
l0O-yard foot race (rnen)-First prize, pair fine
2:30 p. m.
1oo.yard icot race (boys)-First prize. box silk
ties; second prize, handsome framed picture
Running high jump omen and boys)-Pdze,
men, silk umbrella; prize boys sweater. Called
p. m.
second prize, box fine cigars. Called BIS p. m.
Bicycle race Cboys)-First prize, silk umbrella;
second prize bicycle lamp. Called 1880 p. m.
Climbing creased pole-Prize, choice OF SO
worth of various articles. Called $3.50 p m.
Rag punching CONTEXT for championship OF Dis
| trict-d. E. Defer Va. Frank Heusman, OF the
| Y NJ c. A. Athletic Club. Called at 4:l0 p. m.
Chasing creased pig-Prize, the whole hog. y
Wbee,barrow race Qadies}-First prize, rocking
chair; second prize, handsome shopping bag
Three.lefgtd race between II. W. szegedy, Pres
ident G. L. T., and T.. W. Ratigan, President
b. T. G. Prize, ornamental iron basket. Called
$50 p.
ward olivIri and lady, the champion white
fancy cakewalker. with Kale and Moore Theatrical
Comrsany and Prof. Barnes and lady champion
coiored cakewalkers Of che world. Called $3.50
p.
First prize gold medal; second prize, handsome
pair dancing slippers. Called $3.50 p. m.
Cakewalk corltes: io- championship District OF
Columbia-Couplos in charge Of Prof. Oliver and
lady Handsome prize will be given the best
couple. Called at $50 p. m.
The following individuals and firms
have kindly donated the valuable and use
full articles which will be awarded as
prizes in the various games:
G. W. spier. $40 Ninth Street; NJ. Silverberg.
4I4 Ninth Street; T. l.. Rothchild, 46 Seventh
Street; Henry Franc Son, 4n Seventh Street /;
Fred stohlman, 1854 Thirty-second Street; Rud-
den Co, Seventh and Streets; Rice, Moqnet
& Co. 1914 Street; Heilbrun & Co. 400 Seventh
Street; Saks Co. Pennsylvania Avenue and
Seventh Street: Iansburgh Bros, 420426 Seventh
Street; Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
5Ol Seventh Street; Eiseman Bros, corner Seventh
and Streets; Hecht Co, 5l3-5l5 Seventh
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Fun MT Chesapeake Beach.

The second Joint excursion of the National and
Olympia local rulings of the Fraterna Mystic
Circle to Chesapeake Beach will be given tomor-
row, trains leaving District line station, terminal
Columbia electric caas. at 10, II a m, e. ), and
6 p. IN. A host OF unusual amusements and
games have been arranged for this OCCASION in
Guiding bicycle race in the water, over sub
merged course: a baseball game in the water, and
an oldfashoned tub race, open to all corners.
The prizes to be awarded the successful contes.
taEts include bicycle given by the Devine Wheel
tributors are Saks h Co.. s Kann. Sons Il Co.
William NJ. Redmond, NJ. A. Tappan, and the
Connecticut Pie Co.
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SUIT FOR DIVORCE.
Mrs. Mabel f. Williams Charges
Cruelty and NOn-suppOrt.

Mabel F. Williams. through her attor-
ney, Newton C. Price yesterday filed suit
for divorce from her husband, Fred II.
Williams, on the ground of cruelty and
nom support.
The parties were married In this city in
November. 1897. and soon after, Mrs.
Williams declares. her husband began to
treat her with systematic cruelty, and on
July s. 1888. and several times afterward.
threatened 10 kill her with a razor, which
he brandished In his hand.
About three months after her marriage
with the defendant, Mrs. Williams states,
he refused to contribute to her support,
and she was compelled to rely upon her
parents for the actual necessaries OF life.
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The following deaths for twenty-four hours were
reported at the Health Department up to noon
yesterday: Louisa Reed, 81 years; Annie Thomp-
so;l, 10 years; Elizabeth E. C. Allen, 20 years;
Htnry Welson. 60 years; Rosetta Newly, 81 years;
Daniel j. MacGclbries, SO years; Mary Tyssowski.
40 wears; Hattie HILL A years; James Davis. ~
wears; Anna E. Thomas, 40 years; Charles Shalt.
SO years; Florence Garter. 10 years: Joseph Law
son. IL months; Charles L. Merryman,
months; John r.. Sims, months; Julia C. Hays.
d DAYS
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Choking Hi. WIFE

Louis weingert. powerful looking man,
arrested Wednesday night near Twelfth Street
southeast by Policeman Welsh. and locked up on
the charge of disorderly conduct. In the Police
Court yesterday morning several witnesses testi-
fed that Weingert was very loud and boiste-ous
and that he choking his wife, delicate look
ing woman. She was in court but not al
lowed to testify. Weingert denied choking his
wife or striking her. Judge Mills imposed fine
OF SO.
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Marriage Licenses Issued.

Marriage licenses issued yesterday to Jo
seph johnson and Mary Johnson; Robert ]. Ne
CaddiE and Catherine W. Weber. both of Phila
delphia, Pa; Benjamin West and Ellen Nelson;
Gilbert Green Brady, Prince William County, Va.
and Lucy Graham FRuquier County. va; George
Burke ard Amelia Perry; William Lyies and zen
ME Warren: Wfr1iarn H. Brown and Jennie NJ.
Elliott; Jerry Jones and Rebecca Scott; Harry
Weiner and Annie Zolicoviiz, both OF Bati-
more, Md.