The La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 12, 1900 Page: 3 of 8
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V*a Wyck on his Immediate left A
Mcond int away waa Mr. Croker. Hill
protested vociferously. Judge Van
Wyck aald k« could not refuse. Mur-
phy and Croker pleaded with him to
obey the will of the convention and
accept While the pleadings continued
the call of Delaware waa heard above
the roar and Delaware yielded her
place to New Tork. At this the bulky
form of Senator Grady of New York
puahod through the densely aisles to
the platform.
and soon afterwards dictated the fal-
lowing:
“Mr. Stevenson la an excellent man
for the place. He supported the ticket
In 1896, and can defend the platform
of 1900. Towne would have strength-
ened the ticket hi the states where
there la fusion between the Democrats,
Populists and silver Republlcaas, but
the support given Mr. Stevenson shown
the convention thought Mr. Stevenson
the more available man. The choice
has fallen upon one who Is In every
respect worthy of the position."
Mr. Bryan then sent the following
telegram:
“Lincoln, Neb., June 6.—Hon. Adlal
E. Stevenson, Bloomington, 111. Ac-
cept congratulations upon your nomi-
nation. It was deserved recognition
of party service.
"W. J. BRYAN.”
All through the' day telegrams of
of congratulation poured in. Among
them were messages from O. II. P. Bel-
mont, W. R. Hearst of New York and
representatives of colored Democratic
. leagues. Among Mr. Bryan's morning
callers were H. B. Paul and J. 8. Smith
of New Jersey, who came in from Kan-
sas City Friday morning. They told
him the Democrats were hopeful of
carrying that state for him, and they
believed New York without doubt
: would be Democratic. Mr. Bryan def-
initely decided not to go to Kansas
City after he had a conference
school fund large enough far a M cent
hopes are entertained that said bal-
ance will have Increased sufficiently by
August 1—the date on which the an
nual apportionment Is made—to Jus-
tify a 60 cent apportionment for Sep-
tember. However thla may turn out
It la not unreasonable at this time to
expect that next year's per capita can.
be placed at $4.25. outside of the Sep-
tember apportionment, whatever It
may be. The available achool fund
balance mow la the treasury la five
times larger than it waa at thla time
last year.
St Louis, Mo.. July 18 —The strike
against the St Louts Transit com-
pany by Its former employes, which
was declared off on July S, was or-
dered renewed yesterday at a meeting
of the Street Railway Men's union at
the Weet End coliseum. This morn-
ing at 5 o’clock waa the time fixed for
the renewal of the boycott on all the
company's lines,
When the strike was settled on July
2 there were some muttering* of dis-
content among the men over the terms
it settlement and since that time the
dissatisfaction has grown dally.
Charges were made that the company
had failed to keep the agreement of
July 2 and a dozen or more Instances
were cited tending to prove that there
had been a breach of faith. Meetings
were held at. several places In the
course of the week and" committees
were appointed to procure proof of In-
fidelity on the part of the company.
At a meeting of the executive com-
mittee of the railway men'a union,
held on Saturday, a batch of affidavits
were produced to the effect that new
men have been employed by the com-
pany since July 2 In violation of the
terms of agreement. After a session
lasting .several hours the executive
committee determined to call a mass
meeting of the street railway men for
yesterday morning and to recommend
that the strike be declared on aaaln.
The Central Trades and Labor union
met later and Indorsed the action of
the executive committee.
The representatives of the company,
through President Whittaker. ad-
dressed a letter to the men denying
There was a hush to
hear what the New Yorker had to offer.
“In behalf of the united Democracy
of New York,” shouted Senator Grady,
“I present as a candidate for vice pres-
ident the name of David Bennett Hill.”
The effect was electrical, and a tidal
wave of enthusiasm swept over the con-
vention. Delegates stood on chairs and
waved frantically in solid phalanxes.
Flags and standards were again min-
gled in triumphant procession, while a
sound as from Niagara roared through
the great structure. Grady stood there
proudly waiting for the storm to sub-
side. But as he waited the audience
observed a strange pantomime. They
saw Hill leave the New York delega-
tion and push through the throng up
to the platform. They could see him
appeal to Grady to withdraw him,
while Grady's answer was apparent
| from the shake of his head, and his
j advance to the front of the platform
to continue his nominating speech.
When the demonstration had subsided
Grady completed his speech presenting
Hill before the convention. But as he
' stepped from the platform the man
who had Just been placed In nomina-
tion took his place. The senator look-
| ed out sternly on the shouting thou-
' sands. When he could be beard be
made due acknowledgment of the hon-
or done him.
“But I cannot, I must not be the
nominee of this convention,” he de-
clared with emphasis. He was fre-
on ly filling every available-seat In the fluently Interrupted with enthusiastic
area and Isles, but also overflowing In- 8houts of approval, but when he left
to the arena reserved for delegates, t*1® Plstform the delegates were firmly
while some more adventuresome Indl- convinced from his words and manner
vldnals scaled the Iron girders and he was sincerely desirous of hav-
Kansas City. Mo.. July 7.—The Dem-
ocratic national ticket waa completed
Friday by the nomination of Adlal E.
Stevenson for vice president The nom-
ination was made on the first ballot,
»tate after state Joining In the wild
scramble to record their support of the
winning candidate. It was not accom-
panied by any such frantic demonstra-
tion of approval as had marked the
proceedings at the previous stages, al-
though the result folowed a spirited
and highly dramatic contest between
the advocates of Stevenson, Towns,
Hill and the lesser candidates. The
distinct triumph of the day in the way
of a popular ovation was that accorded
to Fenator Hill. It waa accompanied
too. by a remarkable scene, when Hill
earnestly protested to h's friends
against being p'aced In nomination,
and then, finding his protest In vain,
he strode to the platform, and in tones
which left no doubt of his sincerity,
earnestly besought the convention not
to make him the nominee.
The proceedings moved with greater
briskness than on the two preceding
days, for there was none of the tedious
waits for platform and committee re-
ports. The aspect of the great audito-
rium was truly Democratic when the
session began. Anticipating the close
of the convention the general public
was admitted freely and great crowds
emptied Into the body of .the hall, not
Eleven Americana Killed.
Manila, July 9.—The past week's
scouting In Luion resulted In eleven
Americans being killed and sixteen
wounded. One hundred and sixty Fili-
pinos were killed during the week and
eight Americans who had been pris-
oners In the hands of the Filipinos
were surrendered and a hundred rifles
were turned over to the United States
officials. The Third Infrantry lost
nine men while on an expedition to
punish the Ladrones In the delta of
In the AnUgua pro-
iustry.
:itizens. The LAlt
>utput I 50,000
jouia.
the Rio Grande,
vlnce o.f Panay a running fight of three
hours’ duration resulted In the kitting
or wounding of seventy of the enemy.
There were no casualties among the
Americans.
The Insurgents sre slow-
ly accepting the amnesty provisions.
In some Instances the Americans are
suspending operations In order to give
them an opportunity to take advantage
of the decree.
The OtlfMlM Strike.
Galveston. Texas, July 10. — Tha
builders’ exchange has received a re-
quest from a committee of the labor
unions to dlseuss the strike of the
painters. The ex-
carpenters
change has called a meeting for 4
o’clock this evening, to consider tke
request, which will doubtless be grant-
ed. and the conference will he held at
7:20 this evening. This committee Is
composed of J. A. Peebles from the
clerk’s union, William I. Casey from
the typographical union. William M.
Cowan from the plasterers’ union, Ju-
lius Schllke from the screwmen's
union and Its financial secretary, and
E. J. Webber from the bricklayers’
union.
riret (lirmn Nquartrun.
Kiel, July 10.—The German Asiatic
squadron sailed thin morning for Chi-
na. Bniperor William and Prince Hen-
ry of Prussia witnessed the departure
of the warships. Addressing the first
naval division, prior to Its departure
for China today, EtU|ieror William
said: “Yours is the first division of
armored ships which I send abroad.
Remember you will have to fight u
cunning foe provided with modern
alor In
Monuments
and Fine Carving
^CIALTT.
trsnteed to give aatiifao-
ing at ipeclnl low rats*,
before placing yonr^ordw
Hull's Work.
Kansas City, Mo., July 7.—The ffav-
tng clause In the platform, that which
declares imperialism to be the para-
mount issue, develops to have been the
work of a Texas representative, Ball,
the Texas representative on the .plat-
form committee. After the 16 to 1
proposition had been finally won out,
Mr. Ball proposed the specifying
of Imperialism as the paramount Issue.
Representative Daly of New Jersey
earnestly seconded the proposition, and
they made the necessity for such ac-
tion so plain that Senator Tillman,
who led for the 16 to 1 proposition,
readily consented.
Anxiety About a T«nn.
Texarkana, Texas, July 10.—Consid-
erable uneasiness is felt here by the
family and friends of Eugene Elliott
the son of Judge W. H. Elliott of this
city, as to the welfare of the young
man who Is now In China. Hs Is at
the head of an American banking firm
at Chee Foo and the last that was
heard from him about six weeks ago
Indicated that the Boxers' agitation
would not reach that section. Recent
dispatches In the press, however,
would appear to remove those hopes
and It Is on this that so much solici-
tude has arisen as to young Elliott's
movements.
deeds are avenged. You will fight to-
gether with the troops of various na-
malutain
Maryland brought forward J. W.
Smith; Washington named James
Hamilton Lewis; North Carolina
named Col. Julian Carr, and Ohio pre-
sented A. W. Patrick.
It was after 2 o’clock when the sec-
onding speeches were completed and
the balloting began. As the roll was
about to be called Mr. Lewis appeared
on the platform and withdrew from the
contest.
The vote was followed with Intense
Interest, for when Alabama announced
three for Stevenson and nineteen for
Hill, it looked as though there -would
be a close contest
But It was soon evident that Steven-
son had a strong lead. At the close of
the call he had 559% votes, which, How-
ever, was not enough to nominate
him, the requisite two-thirds being
624. Hill received 200 votes and Towne
89%. But before the announcement of
the result a strong-lunged delegate
from Tennessee stood on a chair and
‘Tennessee changes her
tlonalltles.
good comradeship with them.'
REITII0FF
Thru* Thou**ml H>rr Ml*In.
Berlin, July 10.—Lu Hal Ilouan, the
Chinese minister to Germany, told
a representative of the Associated
Press that he had received today a
dispatch from Li Hung Chang, dated.
July 7, saying: “No authentic con-
firmation has arrived of the Pekin
A0LAI x STXVXXaOJt .
80,000 people packed below. The crowd
practically took possession of the pro-
ceedings and at times the chairman
and his officials were so powerless to
proceed that they gave up to the multi'
tude until the various demonstrations
spent themselves. On the call for nom-
inations, Alabama yielded to Minne-
sota and the latter state presented Its
young champion of Republicanism and
Democracy, Charles A. Towne. The
mention of his name was the signal for
a flattering demonstration in his honor,
men and women Joining in the out-
burst. Far off In a corner of the audi-
torium a young woman could be Seen
frantically waving In one hand a pho-
tograph of the Minnesotan and In the
other stars and stripes. On the
floor the Nebraska, Minnesota and one
or two other delegations Joined In the
demonstration, but It was noticeable
that It did not evoke any widespread
enthusiasm among those who were
about to do the voting. Gradually oth-
er delegations began to rise, soma of
the New Yorkers getting to their fe-t
and for n moment It looked as though
the convention might be carried off Its
feet. But against this was heard a
counter storm of protestations and dis-
cordant yells. For ten minutes the
demonstration for Towne lasted, with
varying degrees of intensity.
Meantime attention was being direct-
ed to an excited group massed In front
of the New York section with Hill as
the center of a struggling line of dele-
6atrs. They pressed forward from all
quarters of the hall, urging him to per-
mit his name to be placed before the
convention. The face of the
Income Tax Included.
Kansas City, Mo., July 7.—The in-
come tax was left out of the platform
as adopted by the convention, and the
attention of Democratic leaders was
called to It Senator Jones, chairman
of the committee on resolutions. In-
tended to make a motion to have the
income tax provision inserted. He did
not make the motion, however, and It
is not included in the platform.
It was stated that the reafflnntlon
of the principles of the Chicago plat-
form Included the Income tax pro-
vision. __________
Fil' Thronifh the Hoof.
El Paso. Tex., July 7.—Jeeae Steed, a
member of the fire department, fell
through* the rof of a building while
fighting fire here and sustained pain-
ful Injuries to his spine. The fire was
burning in the celling of J. StolarofTs
dry goods store. Steed was at work
on the roof when It gave way. le'tlng
him fall to the floor, twenty feet below.
The fire did very little damage.
hbl Sqn.ll.
Lake Charles, La., July 7.—A sudde.
squall on the lake upset s light skiff
containing Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Phelps,
their three
Sheriff* Are Oethertn*.
El Paso, Texas, July Mk—About
thirty sheriffs, constituting the van-
guard of the State association, ar-
rived here today. President Ben Ca-
bell of Dallas, Vice President John
Vann of Kerr and Secretary John P.
Kirk of Travis, met last night, and
with the programme committee, ar-
ranged the programme for the conven-
tion. which meets at 10 o'clock today.
The city is In holiday attire with bril-
liant Illuminations on all streets and
concerts dally
Vre and House Fur*
ling Goods.
of Public Square.
TEXAS.
I—***-
Ivod a large and iplendi
fythlng in hi« line.
L line euch as roofing, gut
L moderate prices.
I and see me. C*6-ly.J
Japan’s Nsrvlrs* Want-ad.
St. Petersburg, July 10.—Authorita-
tive Information Just obtained con-
firms the report that Russia has con-
sented to and Is even desirous that
Japan should actively co-operate In the
pacification of China. Russia places
no limit on the number of Jsoanese
troops to be employed and only stip-
ulates that this agreement Is not to
constitute a mandate whereby Japan
will obtain a privileged position.
Japan, It Is added, must co-operate In
the work of pacification on the same
conditions as the other powers.
announced
24 votes from Hill to Stevenson."
This started the tide irresistibly to-
ward Stevenson.
From every quarter of the hall came
demands for recognition. Alabama
changed to Stevenson; California did
the same, and North Carolina changed
from Carr to Stevenson. Even New
York finally reluctantly announced its
change from Hill to Stevenson. That
ended it Stevenson's nomination was
assured, although for some time longer
the various states continued to record
their votes from Towne and other can-
didates to Stevenson. In the end the
nomination was made unanimous. Its
announcement was greeted with en-
thusiastic applause, and again the state
standards and banners were borne
about the building in tribute to the
New nominee.
Protection to It»ll*nfi.
Rome, July 7.—The chamber of dep-
1 *r~ uties Friday dlsucssed the commercial
Uca“ convention with the United States.
pn*‘ Signor Crlspt and other members ex-
1 *“ pressed the hope that It would lead to
an<1 further agreements between the two
•, Ed c Th# Maniot, Visconti Venosta, mln-
1 lm‘ istor of foreign affaire, said the Italian
1 un" government had requested the United
lc,Q* States to take the steps mossary tor
• Mr the suppression of crimes against Ital-
ians 111 Astorica.
public places,
will be given at the main plana by the
Mexican band during the three day’s
session. About K50 sheriffs are ex-
pected.
Hotel,
Smothered In a Well.
Linden, Texas. July 10.—Word was
received here today from Bryan’s mill
that Mr. Charley King, brother of
County Clerk J. G. King, narrowly es-
caped Instant death yesterday. From
what can be learned It seems as If be
was doing something In the bottom of
s well and struck gas and almost died
l>efore he was rescued. When he was
last heard from be was In a critical
condition, and at this writing It Is not
known whether he Is dead or not. His
brother went to Bryan’s mill to learn
his brother's exact condition, but hs
has not returned as yet
ainer, Frop’r,
T exas.
Ll in the city and enjoy-
U forts for the traveller,
faultless, rooms nestly
eds of the very best.
»d courteous
Chtrbon In Brasorta County.
Sandy Point. Texas, July lO.—Cbar-
bon seems to be prevalent In s severe
epidemic. One can hardly estimate
the number of horses and cattle
which hare died In the last month.
Most people are lnocculatlng their
stock. It seems the only cure Is to
prevent as bnt very few are cured af-
ter Infection.
, Cost Oil Cn Hart Two VMlw. '
, 'Volga, Texas. July 10.—Mrs. Motile
Knox, wife of the postmaster, Mr. 0.
D. Knox, was seriously burned, and
their oldest daughter. Liasle, probably
fatally burned, late this evening,
caused from a coal ell can explosion,
which filled the entire room from floor
to celling with burning oil. Had It
not been for plenty of help and con-
venience of water, the dwelling would
children, Mrs. Phelps'
mother. Mrs. Andrew Johnson, and her
son, Albert Johnson. Of these all were
drowned but Mr. Phelps and ths chil-
dren.
Williams
Cm, to Frteee.'
Austin, Tex., July 7.—Dr Charles F.
Norton, state quarantine officer at El
Paso, has been ordered by Df. Blunt to
go to Ban Francisco, Cal., and Inspect
freights coming out of that place for
Texas. Dr. Norton will giro his cer-
tificate for freight to enter Texas that
did not originate in Chinatown.
WwA'lm.
,_Dato Barber.
•have, hair cut iff
nc a call.
AMJtl
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The La Grange Journal. (La Grange, Tex.), Vol. 21, No. 29, Ed. 1 Thursday, July 12, 1900, newspaper, July 12, 1900; La Grange, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth997189/m1/3/: accessed July 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu.; crediting Fayette Public Library, Museum and Archives.