davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14

full tribute paid TO Senator Cockrell
when his name was placed in nomina-
ton by Representative Champ Clark.
1t was a spontaneous outburst, and for
that reason the more complimentary to
the senator. The delegates already
weary by reason of the tedious and try
ing session, paused in their labors,- and
in the guise of nomination for the
presidency which the senator's friends
knew to be beyond his reach, INDUCED
in a demonstration. continuing nearly
half an hour. Nearly every delegate
and spectator in the galleries or ON the
floor had been provided with flag and
the scene was far the most impressive
of all the ovations given during the
session.
The thousands of cheering persons
apparently converted Mr.. Bryan to the
CT nomination were greater than other
favorite son candidates. The Nebras
kan gained recognition soon after the
Cockrell nomination, and in a speech
directed to an effort TO defeat Parker,
made his electrifying plea for the anti
Parker forces to rally. He was given
the closest attention. The great con-
vention which the police and sergeant
alarms were powerless TO control, list
ened as though every word were per-
hypnotic spell had been cast over the
throng. But when it was all over. the
Parker forces had not been shaken.
The ballot for president gave Parker
65S votes out of the 56l needed to
nominate, and before the result could
be announced, Idaho. Nevada, Wash
ington and others made changes to the
Parker column. Gov. Dockery of Mis-
souri, moved to make .he nomination
unanimous and it carried, amidst in
creasing cheering. The result of the
ballot was never announced officially
and it is not likely that it ever will
be.
The convention took a recess yester-
day until eight O'Clock last night for
the purpose of receiving the report of
the committee on resolutions. The re-
port was received and adopted by a
viva voce vote. So far as surface in
6ications were concerned, there was
no more opposition TO the platform
than there had been TO that adopted
unanimously by the republican conven-
ton in Chicago a few weeks ago. Nom
nations were Immediately proceeded
with.
Alabama yielded to New York, and
Judge Parker's name was the first pre-
sented to the convention. After that
Hearst, Gray, Cockreil, Wall, Will
iams, olney and Miles were named in
speeches which took nearly the entire
night In the end, all the claims of
lie Parker forces were proved ac-
carats. Parker had within few votes
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
Night session.

st. Louis, July 10.-Chief Judge Al
court of appeals was nominated at
about fifteen minutes TO six o'clock this
morning for president of the United
States by the democratic national con-
vention. But one roll call, and so de-
cisive was the result of that Cne that
contrary states began TO call for rec
ognition and the ballot finally resulted
in g unanimous vote for the New York
state man. The scene was dramatic
in the extreme Darkness had wit
messed the gathering of the democratic
hosts, while broad daylight, the sun
paling the electric light, witnessed the
close
The convention was in session from
eight O'Clock last night until nearly six
o'clock this morning. In that time
eight names were presented to the con-
vention. Nominating and seconding
speeches innumerable were made, and
as dawn approached it became neces-
sary to limit the seconding speeches
to four minutes each. An exception
was made in the case of William Jen-
nings Bryan, who, in one of the most
dramatic situations ever witnessed in
a political gathering addressed the con-
vention and concluded by seconding
the nomination of Senator Francis NJ.
Cockrell, ''the favorite son" candidate
from Missouri, Mr.. Bryan received the
third great ovation accorded during the
convention. His speech was an impas-
stoned appeal to the delegates to give
the party a candidate who had voted
the democratic ticket in 1896 and 1900
He spoke on behalf of the Nebraska
delegation, which he said had no can
didate to present or favors to ask, but
wanted a candidate whose nomination
would not prove a triumph for one
faction over another. He suggested
Hearst, if the convention thought best,
then former Gov. Pattison. of Pennsyl-
vania, and finally created surprise in
the convention by declaring for Sena-
tor Cockrell.
One of the features Of the long
drawn-out session had been the beauti-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
SHOT DEAD BY HIS FATHER
Killed While Attempting to
Kill His Father.

Owingsville, KY, July 9.-Nfmrod
Byrd, aged 80, came from Lexington
to his home near Stoops during the
night in an intoxicated condition and
set fire to his bed and attempted to
burn the occupants Of the house. Fall
ing, it is said he tried to kill his par
ents, wife and child. He was finally
disarmed and locked in a room. He
broke open the door. seized butcher
knife and was rushing al his father,
Almaza Byrd, aged TO- when the latter
shot him dead.
Byrd had previously attempted 70
murder his young wife and, last au-
tumn, shot a policeman. His aged IA
ther then embarrassed himself fnan-
cially defending the sor.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
THE THIRD DAY.

ST. Louis, July 9.-The Democratic
national convention spent the morning
waiting for the report of the commit
tee on resolutions. A committee was
appointed by Chairman Champ Clark
to call on the resolutions committee
and learn when the platform would
be submitted to the convention. Just
before the noon hour the conventions S
emissaries announced that the resolu-
tions committee would require until
eight o'clock to prepare its report, but
that the action of the committee would
be unanimous, and platform submit
tel which, he declared, would bring the
party a glorious victory"
The convention then took a recess
until eight O'Clock. Chairman Clark
had tie convention in hand from the
moment proceedings opened. He an
rounced. through strong-voiced as
sistant, that the first person raising
row would be thrown out by the po-
lice" After the committee had been
dispatched to learn the pleasure of the
resolutions committee. the band gave
a concert of popular and patriotic Sc
lections Bourke Cochran was called
for to address the convention, but he
was not present. Former Senator
Charles A. Towne was next invited to
take the platform but declined. Capt.
Richmond Pearson Hobson was the
next choice.
Mr. Hobson accepted the invitation,
and, in few moments, made his way
from the Alabama delegation to the
platform. He was greeted with round
OF applause and the usual cries of
Louder" When he had uttered but a
few words. He complied promptly
with the request and revealed the best
and strongest voice thus far heard in
the convention. What president has
been brave enough TO enforce the law
against the labor union violator of law.
1t was democratic president" he said,
and applause greeted the assertion.
He passed on to the color question and
declared that if when the black, or yell
low races came into contact with white
people, if that race would not commit
suicide, il must remain absolutely dis
tinct A shout from the southern dele
gates greeted the statement. He de-
clared that Booker T. Washington
would soon outlive his undoubted use
fulness If he did not cease to yield to
the teachings and influences of the re-
publican party and its chieftain.
He urged the men of the west and
north to refrain from depressing the
south by advocating anything that
tended to obliterate the racial lines
He deprecated the fact that in the re-
publican convention not one man had
risen to speak againsl the plank in that
party's platform which urged reduction
of southern representation in congress
because of alleged iisfranchisement Of
voters in the south,
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
Numerous Changes Have Been Made
in the Personnel.

st. Louis, July THE following is
the new national committee as an
Wednesday afternoon:
Alabama, H D. Clayton.
Arkansas. VIM. H. Martin.
California, M. F. Tarpey.
Colorado, Jno. /. Mullens.
Connecticut, Robert s. Cummings
Delaware. Richard R. Kenney.
Florida, Jefferson 3. Browne.
Georgia, Clark Howell.
Idaho, Simon P. Donnelly.
Illinois, Roger C. Sullivan,
Indiana. Thomas T. Taggart.
Iowa, Chas. A. Walsh.
Kansas, John H. Atwood.
Kentucky, Trey Woodson.
Louisiana, Newton c. Blanchard.
Maine, George f. Hughes.
Maryland. Lewis Victor Baughman.
Massachusetts, William A. CASTOR.
Michigan, Daniel ]: Campau.
Minnesota. I. 7. Hudson.
Missouri, w. A. Rothwell.
Montana, Chas. W; Hoffman.
Nebraska. James C. Dahlman.
Nevada, John H. Dennis.
New Hampshire, True L. Norris.
New Jersey, VIM. b: Gourley.
New York. Norman e. Mack
North Carolina, Josephus Daniels.
North Dakota, H. d. ALERT.
Ohio, John r. Mclean.
pennsylvania, j. M. quincy.
Rhode Island, Geo. w. Greene.
South Carolina, B. r. Tillman.
South Dakota, e. S. Johnson.
Tennessee, r, i. l.. MountcastlA
Texas, r. NJ. Johnston.
Utah. D. III. Peery.
Vermont, Bradley B. Smaily.
Virginia. J. Taylor Ellyson.
Washington, John G. Carey,
NVesl Virginia. Jno. T. McGraw.
Wisconsin,, Timothy +. Ryan.
Wyoming, Jno. E. Osborne.
Alaska, Arthur X. Dalany.
Arizona, Ben M. Crawford.
District of Columbia. Jas l.. Norris.
Indian Territory, r. L. Williams.
Hawaii, Palmer p. Woods.
New Mexico. Fl. E. Ferguson.
Oklahoma. Richard A. Billups.
Porto Rico D. M. Field.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14

of enough to nominates and these were
Forthcoming. The speeches which had
been eheered so long and loud had
neither made nor lost vote. The
Parker forces, under perfect organlza-
ton. remained serene.
After the nomination had been made,
the convention adjourned until p. M,
when candidate for vice-president
will be chosen.
Following is an unofficial analysis
of the vote:
Alabama-Parker, %.
Arkansas-Parker, IS.
California-Eearst, 20.
Coiorado-Psrker, 4; Hearst, 5; McClel-
Ian. l.
Connecticut-Parker H.
DeiaWare-(1ray, g.
F'Iorida-Parker, s; Hearst, =
Georgia-Parker, Is
1daho-Hearst, g.
Illinois-Hearst. 81.
Indiana-Parker, 80.
Iowa-Hearst, 70. =.
Kansas-Hearst. 10; Parker. Z; Miles. z;
Cockrell, /.
Kentucky-Parker. &c.
Louisiana-Parker, is.
Maine-Parker. Z: Hearst. /; Olney, 4.
MaryIand-Parker, 10.
MassachusettS-Olney, 81.
Michigan-Parker, 2S.
Minnesota-Pa 9; Hearst, 3; Cock
rel, !; Townet 81 lteh 2: Gray; y l.
Missouri-CockreH, &c.
Montana-Parker, 8.
aska-Cockrell, 4: Hearst, 4: Olney,
/; Gray, /; Wall, /: Pattison, 4; Miles, ].
Nevada-Hearst, s.
New Hampshire-Parker, s.
New Jersey-Parker. "a.
New York-Parker, 1S.
North Carolina-Parker, q.
North Dakota-Wiliams, s.
Ohio-Parker, 46
Oregon-Parker, 4, Hearst. 2; Mcclellan,
/; Coler. l.
Pennsylvania-Parke 6S.
Rhode Island-Hearst, 6; Parker, ..
South Carolina-Parker, 1S
South Dakota-Hearst, D.
Tennessee-Parker, "a.
Texas-Parker, 36.
Ctah-Parker, 8.
: Vermont-Parker, 8.
virginia-Parker. n.
WaShington-HearSt, 10.
West Virginia-Parker, 10; Hearst, z;
German, ?.
Wisconsin-Wall, 26.
Wyoming-Hearst, 6.
Alaska-Parker. g.
Arizona-Hearst. 6.
District of Columbia-Parker. s.
Indian Territory-Parker, D; Hearst l. +
Hawaii, Hearst 6.
New MexIco-Hearst, 6.
Okiahoma-Parker, 2; Hearst, z; Nc
Clellan, l; Oney, l.
Porto Rico-Parker, .; Hearst. 4.
Thfs gave Parker 65S votes. Idaho
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
Have bought n Newspaper.

Hammond. Ind, July 1o.-Alfred A.
Winslow and DIR. Edwin A. Schell
have purchased a controlling interest
in the Hammond Tribune. Alfred A.
Winslow is at present consul general
to Guatemala DR.. Scheil nas been an
extensive contributor to various peri
cdfeals-
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
SECOND DAY.
Morning Session.

There were two sessions of the con-
yention Thursday. The first one was
taken up with the report of the COM
mittee on order of business, which was
adopted. The committee on creden-
tials not being ready to report re-
cess was taken until 2 p. m.
Afternoon Session.
TIE first test of strength of the
factions in the convention came at
the afternoon session, when the re-
port of the credentials committee was
made. The majority report favored
the adoption, with one exception, of
the action of the national committee.
William J. Bryan presented mi
nority report in behalf of the Illinois
contestants.
After a strenuous appeal by Mr..
Bryan, who spoke for thirty minutes
in behalf Of the Hearst Harrison dele
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14

ing too much confusion for the chair
to be heard. The rumor of recess
had spread, and everyone was anxious
TO know the procedure. The delay con-
tinued, however, waiting for word
from the vice-presidential conference
at the Southern hotel. The band was
utilized again for entertainment, and
got rousing cheer as it struck up
Dixie"
Rev John T. NJ. Johnson, pastor of
the Delmar Avenue Baptist church,
was introduced and pronounced the
invocation.
Gov. Dockery was recognized at the
conclusion of the prayer and read a
telegram from Senator Cockrell.
Mr.. Hopkins, of Illinois, secured rec
ognition for A. NJ. Lawrence, of that
state, to read telegram from the
platform. The telegram was from
William r. Hearst thanking his friends
for their support and indorsing the
nominee. The reading was warmly
applauded.
At 1920 p. m. recess was taken un-
til 500 p. m.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
KiIIinc in AIal,ama. .

Near River Ridge. Ala. Johl Nc
Dufie vas killed by Edward 1nslisa
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14

st. Louis, July THE Democratic
national convention opened here. 1t is
being held in the old exposition build
ing on Olive street This monster
meeting place, within the walls OF
which democracy's standard bearers
are to be named, was the Mecca for all
whose interest here centers in the con-
Tention. The scenes Of activity have
been transferred from the hotels TO this
one common point. The corridors OF
the former wherein for several days
past all has been excitement were de-
serted soon after the riorning hours.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
American Citizenship.

I'VE pledge ourselves to insist upon the
just and lawful protection of our citizens
at home and abroad, and to use all proper
measures to secure for them, whether
native-born or naturalixed. and without
protection of laws and the enjoyment OF
all rights and privileges open to Them
under the covenants of our treaties of
friendship and commerce, and it, under
existing treaties, the right of travel and
sojourn is denied to American citizens, or
recognition is withheld from American
passports by any countries on the ground
of race or creed, we favor the beginning
of negotiations with the governments OF
such countries to secure, by new treaties.
the removal of these unjust discrimina-
tons
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14

I'VE favor the reduction of the army
and of army expenditures to the point his
torieally demonstrated to be safe and
sufficient We favor the maintenance and
liberal annual increase of the navy as our
best defense in our isolated continental
condition against a foreign foe. and
source of no possible danger to our liber-
ties as a people
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
Capital and Labor.

I'VE favor the enactment and admnis-
tration of laws, giving labor and capital
impartially their Just rights. Capital and
labor ought not tp be enemies. Each IS
necessary to the other. Each has its
rights, but the rights of labor are cer-
tainly no less vested no less sacred
and no less 'inalenable' than the rights
of capital.
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
where the Hitch Came In.

The cause of the mitch in the after
noon and evening sessions was the
receipt of the following from Judge
Parker:
Hon. w F. Sheehan. Hotel Jeffer-
son, St. Louis-I regard the geld stand
Oxford eagle. (Oxford, Lafayette Co., Miss.) 1876-current, 1904-07-14
Pensions.

THE democracy would secure to the
surviving soldiers aud sailors and their
dependents generous pensions, not by an
arbitrary executive order, but by legis-
lation which a grateful people stand
ready to enact.
''Our soldiers and sailors who defend
with their lives the constitution and the
laws have a sacred interest In their just
administration. They must therefore
share with us the humiliation with which
we have witnessed the exaltation of court
favorites, without distinguished service,
over the SCARED heroes of many battles;
or aggrandized by executive appropria-
tions out of the treasures of PROSTATE
people, in violation of the act of con-
gress which fixes the compensation and
allowances Of the military officers.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
THEY ARE SCATTERED.
Kansas Delegation to St. Louis Is Very
Much Divided.

The Kansas delegation to the Demo-
cratic national convention seems to be
somewhat Scattered" A New York
newspaper recently seTt thi& MESA ge
by wire to all uninstructed delegates
ITO ascertain sentiment of uninstruct-
ed delegates, please wire your prefer
ence for the nominat ton for president
at St. Louis"
Out of 112 replies received, Parker
was the choice of f1fty-six delegates,
and Hearst of thirty-one. Apparently
the uninstructed Kansas delegation
proposes to scatter itself over the en-
tire field and in order to make sure of
landing a winner cast a few votes for
100 to 1 shots.
James w. Orr of Atchison declares
for Grover Cleveland, but if Cleveland
will not accept the nomination, Parker,
Olney or Francis would be satisfa Glory
to MIN. Cleveland received only one
other vote. w. P. billiard of Fort Scott
says David r. Francis is his personal
awhile, however, for Hearst" Judge
billiard believes Hearst would be the
strongest man in Kansas.
David Overrnyer declares for Miles
as follows:
General Miles, south safe; Miles can
get vote Roosevelt repels. Old soldier
vote. Soldier sympathetic vote almost
solid as full regular Democratic vote,
honest vote, true, patrloblc, antrim
perialist and peace vote 1t is dignity,
historic worth, calm judgment against
ruffianism, heroics, strenuousness,s age
thunder and dangerous Caesarian an
tics. The people against power
w. H L. Pepperin of Coneordia is
for ex-senator Harris, and E. P. Fitz-
william of Leavenworth does not APP
pear to be for anybody in particular,
but puts himself down anti-EIearst.
Several weeks ago Judge Haymaker of
Wichita declared himself for Folk. The
interesting summary therefore for six
Kansas delegates heard from indicates
that these candidates will receive votes
from the state: Hearst, Cleveland,
Miles Francis, Folk and anybody to
beat Hearst"
The only state which approaches
Kansas for the variety of its presi-
Dental preference is Ohio In the Ohio
delegation will be votes for Parker,
Hearst, Knbourne and Olney. But
then again Ohio has adopted the unit
rule and can't scatter.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02

answering Kingsley's description stop
ped at a hotel at Provo, Utah, Mon
day night. He told the clerk that he
was a business man of New York and
had lost two fortunes. He was avoid
ing his enemies, he said, because
they thought he had considerable
money with him. The man said he
was so years of age, but he did not
look to be more than so or 70. Last
evening the same man or some one
answering very closely the descrip-
lions sent out of Mr.. Kingsley, called
at the home of the local representa-
tive of the Chicago & Northwestern
railroad and asked for a small loan,
saying he had left his grip at Provo.
He said he was well acquainted with
the New York Officials of the North
western, of whom he talked familiar
ly- The man, who gave his name as
Wallace, appeared to be slightly de-
ranged. After leaving the house he
disappeared and no further trace has
been found of him.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02

in Boston or on the headwaters of the
Missouri. Love of independence is a
distinguishing characteristic Of Amer
lean people"
The other speaker was Mrs. Mabel
LOOMS Todd of Amherst, Mass. Mrs.
Todd is a very interesting talker and
spoke last night as if she were ad-
dressing one person instead of 1000.
After speaking of her impressions of
Kansas, Mrs. Todd gave a very inter
esting talk on astronomy. She is the
wife of a noted astronomer and is
herself an enthusiast on the subject
Her address dealt principally with the
experiences she had had while travel
ing with her husband in search of
eclipses, comets, etc.
piano solo by Miss Celeste Nellis
and a vocal solo by Mrs. George w.
Papkhurst of this city, completed the
programme Miss Nellis was given an
ovation and Mrs. Parkhurst received
several enthusiastic calls for encores.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
DEFEAT THE ENGLISH.
Walter j. Travis Plays Splendid Golf
at Sandwich.

London, June I'm the fifth round of
the amateur golf championship con-
tests at Sandwich today. Walter J. Ira
Wis beat II. H. Hilton, the former Brit
ish champion by five up and four to
play, thus reaching the seminal H.
G. Hutchinson beat R. Maxwell. the
present holder of the championship.
Travis made a splendid start and won
his first and second, where Hilton was
buncoed.
Travis took the third After four
halves he led by four at the eighth but
lost the ninth through slightly slicing
the second hole. He was three up at
the turn. Hilton won the eleventh. but
thereafter Travis played grand golf,
winning the next three holes. He
brought the match to an end at the
fourteenth, where he laid a full iron
shot dead
The Aemircan's victory. over the open
and amateur eX-champion caused a
great sensation on the links.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
What fIhe Valley
IF IL eaggue
o7zl31a2yyers'>Doing.

class with the leaders. Whether the
latter theory is the case will probably
be demonstrated before long. 1t is
known that the management will get
something better for the first and sec
ond bags very soon. While Mr.. Al
berts refuses to talk about it, he is
watching his fishpole pretty sharply
and Will pick up the first good men he
can find footloose. He also has bait out
for a left-handed pitcher. something
which the Saints need pretty badly.
HOWE has not lived up to advance no
tees. Carter has had the best luck so
far in pitching, although neither he or
Stinson have the curves which HOWE
twists out of his wing. The little ex-
Western Lacquer has not been getting
off right for some reason or other, and
there is talk of displacing him. Some
of the fans think that he will pan out
in a little while. A few more trials will
be given him.
The Saints will come home next Mon
day to open a series of three games
with Joplin, and then a. series of three
games with Springfield. Joplin took
three straights before, while from the
Midgets the Saints captured two. All
the next weeks games should be excep-
tionally good.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1904-06-02
DR.. Snow Goes to Madison.

Lawrence, Kan, June 2.-Dr. Snow
went to Madison, Wis, Wednesday
afternoon to attend the semi-centen-
NAL of the Wisconsin State university.
He will represent the University of
Kansas at the meeting of presidents
and professors of American colleges.
The Wisconsin university is one of the
best of the state universities and
there will be a great celebration on
its fiftieth anniversary. DR.. Snow will
join his wife in Milwaukee at the close
of the celebration at Madison.