Evening Star Newspaper, July 25, 1896, Page 2

emogratio ticket, and that the responsipil- for abanfloning “suffering humanity” with them. They doubt themselves and. hysterical, and finally settle down rt of stupefaction. : ‘the reaction came at the close of Weaver's saying that Bryan must be nomi- ' In spite of his declination. Wild en- ‘thusiasm for Bryan was manifested as counteraction of what they did last night. The people who were formerly anti-Bryar joined in the demonstration, and the con- vention went wild. It was a repetition of the Bryan demon- stration at Chicago. The same standards and banners of every sort were taken to the Platform amid shouts and yells of enthu- diasm. Then they marched through the hall with a “Cross of Gold and Crown of Thorns” at their heads. J. P.M. THE POPULISTS. gre Bryan Put in Nomination by Gene: Weaver. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 25.—Populist dele- gates with hoarse voices and red eyes were plentiful today. The enthusiastic, angry and excited yells in which they have been indulging for the last few days and loss of sleep began to show their effect. The convention was tardy in assembling. The weary, worn-out patriots who have struggled and wrangled since last Wednes- day had a very tired look this morning. But there was plenty of fight left in them. This fact was shown where tyo or more People’s party delegates got together, for there was sure to be an argument and sometimes a wrangle and often noisy con- tentions. AlN these were noticeable on every side as the delegates came together to finish the work of the convention. The situation was peculiar. The chosen running mate or Bryan was defeated last “night. He was turned down with a vigor that was surprising. Arthur Sewall of Maine was not pleasing to the populists. Mr. Watson of Georgia was nominated for sident. This action was taken late ht. About half ihe delegates la- bored under the bellef that Bryan would be chosen to lead the ticket. They had not learned that he had sent word that his name must not be presenied for nomination should Mr. Sewall be defeated. Some of Bryan's enthusiastic admirers declared be- fore the convention was called to order that they would nominate him regardless of his wishes. Fut some wanted one thing and some another, and the political prophets were puzzied beyond measure. Confusion on the Floor. ‘There was great confusion on the floor of the auditorium before the convention met. The delegates stood about in animated groups discussing the situation, and what it was best to do. The Bryan feeling was very strong, but the telegram from the Ne- braskan declaring that he would not accept the nomination rendered the situation chaotic. Many desired to nominate Bryan in the face of the telegram. Tom Patterson of Colorado and ex-Governor Liewellyn of Kansas, however, said this would not do. They counseled an indorsement of Bryan instead of a nomination, pointing out that an indorsement, which did not require an acceptance, was the way out of the tangle. Cyclone Davis and other radicals, how- ever, insisted that Bryan could not refuse, and if he did, the responsibility for the disaster at the polls would rest on the democracy, not the populists. Senator Atlen called the convention to or- der at 9:35, After the invocation, a Con- necticut celegate arose to protest against the dispiay of lung power that had charac- terized the first three days of the conven- tion. He thought it was about time the convention exercised a little “horse sense.” His statement was given a round of ap- plause. The National Committee. Chairman Allen announced that the first thing in order was the selection of mem- bers of the national committee and the committees to notify the candidates for President and Vice President. The hall presented a dilapidated appearance. The Paper ard dirt that littered the floor when the convention adjourned shortly before 1 o'clock had not been removed, the state guidons had not been straightened, and pointed like a bunch of telescopes at all the consicliatons In the heavens. The middle- of-the-road banner triumphantly reared it- self from the heart of the lone star dele- gation. The only fresh thing in the hall was a strip of muslin tacked to the baleony above the stage, bearing the legend, “Work in the Interest of Humani There were not 1 persons in the gal- lery. One belated straggler, who had prob- ably remained in the hall all night, con- tinued “his slumbers peacefully stretched out on the floor tn a remote portion of the hall. No Band of Music. The band was not present, and there was no music. Sergeant-at-Arms McDowell, in explana- tion of-the absence of- this soothing influ- ence, sald the contract with the Business Men's League of St. Louis expired last night. and the musicians had been inatruct- ane the league not to puf in an appearance oday. “Good, good,” shouted the weary dele- gates. “We're glad of it Some of the delegates stretched their limbs and yawned. A Mttle music, the newspaper men thought, might have en- Hvened things perceptibly. Ignatius Donnelly got on a chair and an- nounced that his private land plank did not appear in the printed platform. He wanted the conyentton to understand that it had been adopted. Severai resolutions were presented and referred without reading or debate. The man with the fog-horn voice, who stood on a chair at the side of Senator Allen repeating the latter's words to the convention, created some amusement by announcing that one of the delegates had Jost his return ticket, and unless it was found and returned the delegate might have difficulty in getting home. Nominating Bryan. ‘The chairman then called for the nomina- tions of President, and Judge Green of Ne- braska took the stage to place Mr. Bryan in nom{nation. He said the convention was here to naine the next President of the re- public. convention had already, he said, ted the Vice President. He had named h'‘s candidate, however, before a Texas delegate ‘nterrupted with the point of order that the states must be caliet in alphabetical order for nomina- tions. Judge Green was driven off the stage by the Texan's point of order, but the con- Vention resented It, and on motion of an Arkansas delegate, the rules were suspend- ed and Judge Green was recalled to the stage. He did not place Mr. Bryan in nomi- nation, however. When Alabama was calied Governor Kolb ded to General Weaver of Iowa, but Col. Gatiher of Alabama got to the plat- form first and injected a speech about join- ing the cotton flelds of the south with the wheat ficlds of the west. At the conclu- sion of nix remarks General Weaver came forward and formally placed Mr. Bryan in nominat Gen. Weaver appeared upon the stand and was greeted with applause, and began to speak. Mr. Bryan’s Hefusal. “Mr. Chairman—I arise before you this morning, in my judgment, facing the most critical period that has ever ocourred in the popuilst party. I know that I have in my heart but one aspiration or Hagering Interest to do anything in this convention, or say one word in this presence that would militate against the growth and strength. security and purposes of the pop- ulist I may say that I have but two aspirations in conneciion with that p; The first is Incorporated with my life work: it is to preserve, untarnished and unbroken to the American people the great prt ples that we have contended for for the y years. (Applause.) n, I do-not want any cheering. i purpose is to preserve the or- n for present and future usefui- hess in every part ef the Union. If you have all read the papers this morning, you have read the manly dispatch from the Gemocratic nominee fer the presidency, the Hen. Wm. J. Bryan. (Applause.) “No man could have done less and be a man. His manly attitude concerning the @ction of this convention we must all re- spect, and every member of it and every person who reads the proceedings of this convention must do the same. But, my fellow citizens, this question has reached a point where neither Mr. Bryan nor his per- sonal! friends have any right whatever to say in regard to what the action of this convention shall be. (Cheers.) This ts a greater question than the personality of its candidates. and i, as an individual, tell you that that is the fact. After your action fast night, after I had read the telegrams from Mr. Bryan, I utterly refused, and I BONA-FIDH CIRCULATION. ‘& reference to the statement be- low will show that the circulatioit Sworn to is a bona fide ons, Tt is easily possible for a news- paper with an elastic conscience to swell its legitimate circulation enor mously, in order to decelve adver- tisers, by sending out thousands of papers to newsstands, which are re- turnable, and which are in fact re- turned, but nevertheless are in- cluded in what purports to be an honest statement of circulation. Intelligent advertisers, however, Judge by results, and bogus ciroula- tions don’t give them. The family circulation of The Star is many thousands in excess of any other Washington paper and is be- Meved to be fully five times that of our afternoon contemporary. Circulation of The “Evening Star.” SATURDAY, July 18, 1896. - 82,238 MONDAY, July 20, 1896. 26,865, TUESDAY, July 21, 1896. - 26,689 WEDNESDAY, July 23, 1896... - 26,806 THURSDAY, July 23, 1896. 26,193 FRIDAY, July 2%, 1996... ‘Total... 65,926 Dally average. x 27,654 1 solemnly awear that the above statement rep- resents only the number of copies of THE EVEN- ina Stak circulated during the six secular daysend- ing Friday, July 24, 18%—that {s, the num- der of copies actually sol, delivered, furnished or mailed, for valuable consideration, to bona fide purohasers or subscribers, and that none of the coples so counted are returnable to or remain in the office ungold. J. WHIT. HERRON, Cashier Rvening Star Newspaper Co. Subscribed and sworn to before me this twenty-fifth day of July, A. D. 1896. JESSE W. RAWLINGS, Notary Public, D. C. here and now utterly refuse to confer eith- er with Mr. Bryan or Mr. Jones as io who shall be the nominee of this convention. (Loud applause.) “That te a matter that we have a right to determine for ourselves. It is the relief of 70,000,009 people that is at stake. Now, then, I am here to do but one thing, and to ask the consideration and the attention of this convention to that one thing. I know, if 1 know anything, that I am proceeding upon right lines. You know how long 1 have fought in that behalf; listen now to what I have to say. I have borne your standard (and I know I was undeserving) firat sixteen years ago in 1880 and twelve years afterward, unsolicited, you made me your standard bearer in 1892. I did my best. I did all I could do with the means at my command to support our principles among the people. Now I stand here in the ¢ructal juncture of our party’s history, and 1 shall proceed to.deliver my convictions deliberately upon the conditions of affairs, and I ask that you will pardon me,although an extemporaneous speaker for more than forty years, and permit me to read from manuscript what I have to say. “In that midnight discussion between Brutus and Cassius concerning the con- templated battle at Philippi, Brutus urged that their cause was rife, their legions brimful, at the height, and ready to de- clin. Said he: “ “There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which, if taken at the flood, leads on to fortune; Omitted, all the voyage of their life Is bound in shallows and in miseries.” “And then, in dramatic climax, he ex- claimed: ‘On such a full sea are we now afloat.’ ‘And we must take the current when It serves, or lose our ventures.’ “For twenty years we have been plead- ing with the people to espouse the sacr pause which is at stake in this campaign. We have constantly urged through good and through evil report that our principles were more imporiant than party associ tions; were above all considerations of priv- ate fortune or the petty and feverish am- bitlons of men. We have thus far suited our action to our words. - Through five Presidential campaigns, stretching from to 1882, you cerrectly estimated the sek of old party managers, and events ve sustained every specification in your indictment agairet them. “ “Millions of honezt men within old party ranks were deceived, lured into ambuscades and betrayed. But not a single one of your pickets has ever been caught napping or been taken by surprise. To your devoted efforts is largely due the revival of eco- nomic learning in this country which has enabled the democratic party to assume its Present admirable attitude. Your work now promises much to mankind and is about to break forth im complete victory for the industrial masses. Though oft re- pulsed by multitudes whom we would have liberated, though crucified in return for our kindness, ‘yet through it all we have steadily confided in the righteousness in our cause and the good sense of the peo- ple. “This country has recently witnessed a new pentecost and received another bap- tism of fire. The recent convention at Chi- cago sourded a bugle call for union which can neither be misunderstood nor go un- heeded. In its patriotic utterances and ac- tion it swept away all middle ground and opened the road to a formidable organic alliance. They not only made union pos- sible, thank heaven, they have rendered it inevitable. “From the very beginning our organiza- tion has made party fealty subordinate to principles. We will not here reverse our- selves and refuse to accept victory now so easily within our reach. We will not re- fuse the proffered assistance of at lea: 8,000,000 free silver democrats and not less than 1,000,000 free silver repubiicans simply because they have shown the good sense to come with an army fuliy equipped and manned for battle. Let them have their own divisions and army corps. Let them manifest their own esprit de corps. The field of glory is open to all competitors who are fighting for the same principles. “The populists have already shown prow- ess in many engagements during twenty years of struggle. If our allies can strike sturdier blows at plutocracy, than can we, if they can scale the battlements of the gold powe- more gallantly than our old veterans, and are able to plant their colors one foot nearer the citadel of the enemy than we can ourselves, let every populist cheer and support them in their heroic work. We will all march under the same flag, keep step to the same music, face the same foe, share in and shout over the same triumph. “We cannot be mistaken concerning the real issue involved in the struggle at pres- ent. It is between the gold standard, gold bonds and bank currency on the one hand, and the bimetallic standard, no bonds and government currency on the other. “The people are asked to choose between enforced idleness, destitution, debt, bank- Tuptcy and despair, on the one side, and an open door of opportunity under just laws and normal conditions on the other. The situation presents the mightiest civic question that ever convulsed a civilized na- tion. The conflict can neither be postponed nor avoided. In tke name of the suffering people I affirm that this is no time for dis- sensions nor party divisions. The supreme hour for action has arrived. If we would be victorious we must make common cause with the heroic men who dominated the Chicago convention. No other course is elthor prudent or desirable. We are not asked to abandon our party, nor would it be wise to do so. If it is to be preserved, we will, in my judgment, be compelied to take the course which I am about to indi- cate. The silver democrats have lined up as an organization. Now let the populists, free ailver republicans and the American silver party do likewise. Form an embat- tled square, impenetrable to the assaults of the confederated gold power. After due consideration, in which I have fully can- vassed every possible phase of the subject, I have fatled to find a single good reason to justify us in placing a third ticket in the fleld. The exigencies of the hour impera- tively demand that there shall be but one. I would not indorse the distinguished gen- tlemen named at the Chicago convention. I would nominate outright and make them our own, and then share justly and right- fully in their election. The situation is a striking verification of the old adage that ‘The path of duty is the path of safety.’ ‘Take this course, and ail opposition will practically disappear in the southern and western states, and we can then turn our attention to other parts of the field. Take any other and you endanger the entire sit- uation and strengthen the army of our common adversary. "Ie rou ‘how the present happy juncture to pede, the herojo work enty years will eh wn to the winds, Our goicng ha ppcer the momentots con- let Just when {t shor ld be stretched fort! to aieecys the ark of oyr covenant. We should prove to the world that we are de- vold of capacity to grasp the great op- rtemnlty, and lacking in strength to grap- Bie with ps lous emergenices. The Dae ple have a gallant champion in the field, who is leading a revolt against the plutoc- tacy of Christendom. The subsidized or- gans haye openly proclaimed that he must be crucified by any means and at whatever cost. ie confederated monopolies have lain aside their parties and their politics and are marching in hot haste against him. Let us signal to him to hold the fort, that we are coming, and then hasten to his re- lief. Gentlemen, I want to say to you in all earnestness that, assailed as is this gal- lant knight py the sleuthhounds of the money power of the world, you may de- liberate here as long as you please, but you cannot prevent the people from rush- ing to the support of the recognized leaders. “Therefore, in obedience of my highest conception to duty, with a solemn convic- tion that I am right, I place in nomination for the presidency of the United States a distinguished gentleman, who, let It be re- membered, has already been three times indorsed by the populist party of his own state—once for representative in Congress, once for United States Senator, and only last week for the presidency. I name that matchless champion of the people, that in- trepid foe of the corporate greed, that splen- did young statesman—William J. Bryan of Nebraska.” eers for Bryan. Gen. Weaver, in his opening remarks asked the convention not to applaud and the delegates listened to him without much demonstration. But when he concluded by naming that splendid young statesman, Wm. J. Bryan, the convention broke loose. Cheer followed cheer. ‘The delegates jumped to their chairs and fiags, handkerchiefs, coats, hats, state guidons were waved in wild confusion. Through one side entrance four men car- ried a big yellow cross four by eight feet in size surmounted by a crown of thorns. On it was inscribed the eloquent words with which Bryan closed his brilliant speech at Chicago. “You shall not press a crown of thorns upon the brow of labor, you shall not cru- cify mankind upon a cross of gold.” A big crayon portrait of the Nebraska statesman was also carried into the hall. The cross, banners and state guidons were carried frantically about the hall. Then, with the cross leading, they were carried to the stage, where for five minutes they danced in confusion, while the delegates howled with delight. Mr. Keppier of Nevada, who bore the cross, finally planted it at the edge of the stage aud the bearers of the state banners and flags descended to the pit and contin- ued their demonstration there. As the procession passed the Texas «ele- gation a free fight almost occurred. Men struggled and fought to bar the passage, but the way was finally cleared. Several men fought like mad over the possession of the Missourl standard. It was broken Into bits, but a stalwart young Bryan man carried a piece of it through In triumph to the platform, while the struggling dispu- tants were separated by tne police. The ‘Texas and Arkansas standards alone were kept close to the middle-of-the-road banner, around which the radicals formed a hollow square, like desperate men in battle, to re- pulse the charges of the enemy. Miss Minerva Roberts, a beautiful young lady, led the cheering in the Colorado dtte= gation. While the demonstration was at Its height thousands of coples of “Bryan Silver March” were flung high in the alr and fell in clouds on the frantic de! ch of the verses concluded with these word Chink, chink, chink, No crown of thorns for labor's brow; Chink, chink, chink, No cross of gol for mankind now; Chink, chink, chink, We'll not to single standard bow; Chink, chink, chink, We vote for freedom now To Make } When quiet was restored, after seventeen minutes of bedlam, Gen. Field of Virginia, who was Gen. Weaver's running mate in 1892, hobbled forward on his crutch, and after a brief speech, moved to suspend the rules and make Bryan's nomination unani- mous. The convention rose almost en masse cheered, but above the chorus of c! ame the sharp cries of the Tex “No! No!” they yelle Chairman Allen decided the motion car- ried, but yielding to the protest, decided to aliow a call of states on the motion. The Texas men wildly protested, and Chairman Allen at last recognized Stump Ashby of the lone star state for onal exp'anation.” Ashby, who has been a most disturbing factor In the convention, spoke from the stage. He opened with a few facetious re- marks about the docillty of the Texan na- ture, and its world-wide conservatism, and announced that Texas was ready to in- derse Bryan, if Bryan would indorse the platform adopted. Stump’s speech was not well received. George Chilling of Wisconsin attempied to secure a recess until Bryan could “he heard from, but he was howled down, end Chairman Allen ordered the roll cail to pro- ceed. mination Unanimous. Protest Agninst “Gag Law.” Alabama and Arkansas were not ready. The greatest confusion prevailed. Colorado voted forty-five for the motion to suspend the rules and nominate Bryan. Men stood on chairs and howled for racognition. Congressman Howard of Alabama de- manded to know whether any other names could be placed in nomination. The con- fusion grew so great it was impossible to proceed. The Texas delegation charged the plat- form in a mass. One of them shouted: “We will never be quiet ff you try to continue that roll cal “Sit down, sit down!” cried the sergeant- at-arms, while his assistants ploughed through the dense crowd about the platform and pleaded with tho delegates to take their Seats. When a semblance of order was restored Congressinan Howard from the stage pro- iested against an infliction of “gag law.” Chairman Allen stated the question was the motion to suspend the rules and nominate Bryan by acclamation. “By —, we won't stand it!” yelled B. H. Noles. “Does not it require a two-thirds vote to carry that motion?” shouted an irate Ar- kansas delegate. ‘vhe chair replied that it did not. A Califgrnia delegate screamed that such a proceeding was unprecedented. He thought the delegations should have a chanee to place in nomination whom they chose. | The chair held that when the roll was called delegations could vote for whom they pleased. This ruling provoked another storm of protests,and only confounded the confusion. Some one got on the platform and read above the din a telegram to !!eary D. Lloyd of Chicago, from Eugene V. Debs, declining to permit the use of his name. Gen. Field's Motion Withdrawn. At last, as the only way of restoring | order, General Field withdrew his mo- tion, and the call of the states for nom- inations was continued. Mr. Castor of California appeared as the first speaker of tae series who appeared to second Bryan. He said ke always had stood against fusion, but that the circum- stances surrounding the prasent situation were peculiar. The populist party was, he said, a young party, and it could net afford to hold its place in the middle of the road with an express irain bearing down upon it. Mr. Castor is a man of Imposing personal appearance and is pos- sessed of a voice of sufficient volume to permit his being heard all over the hall, and was listened to with apparent inter- est. He added that the fact that Bryan was opposed to “that den of infamy,” Wall street, was sufficient to convince him that ao was entirely acceptable to the pop- ulists. Mr. J. K. Hines of Georgia expressed the opinion in nis speech that Bryan would accept the nomination on the populist platform, and predicted a glorious victory for the party, with Bryan and Watson as the joint standard Searars. Mr. Hines was followed by W. H. Clagett of Idaho, who also seconded the Bryan nomination. It was not, he satfl, a case of standing in the midite of the road, but of collecting together all the friends of humanity in a common cause. Mr. Clag- gett asserted that the election of McKinley would mean the continuance of the rule of the Shylocks. He also pred@ted that in case of McKinley’s success the effort to enact the force bill would be revived. It means, he sald, the increase of the [Pte of this greatipatio: standing armg, and in the end a bloody revolution, = Taybeneck Speaks. Time was clled upon Mr. Claggett, and he retired to’give-place to Mr. Taubeneck of Illinois, chairman of the national com- mittee. When Mr. Taubgneck arose in his seat there were calls for him to take the stand, but he declinef, saying that in case of Mr. Bryan’s nomfnation he felt that he could pledge to him every populist vote in Illinols at the election next November. x The chairmgn of the Indiana delegation algo seconded Bryan's nomination. When Iowa gvas called, time, with the ex- ception of one minute, was ylelded to Gov- ernor Kolb of Alabama, who appealed to the convention to sink prejudice and pas- sion in the cause of silver, and nominate that “pecrless statesman, W. J. Bryan. The reserved minute was occupied by “Calamity” Weller in a protest against fusion with the democracy. Jerry Simpson responded for Kansas. The statesman of Medicine Lodge 1s very popu- lar with the delegates, and got a hearty round of cheers as he faced the conven- tion. He paid a high tribute to Tom Wat son, with whom he served in Congress, and also to Mr. Bryan, who, he said, had stood shoulder to shoulder with him in the battle for the rights of the people. Texas Delegation Withdrew. While Simpson was talking the Texas delegation withdrew in a body, and abso- lute quiet prevailed for the first time dur- ing the day. J. T. Miller of Tennessee occupled, Ken- tucky’s time with a speech in Bryaifs be- half. An Attractive Speaker. Louisiana yicided to Colorado, and the rugged state sent to the platform as phen champion Mrs. Minerva Roberts. The tall, slender young lady, with face aglow and great dark eyes flashing,came forward to the siage. As she walked down the aisle with bounding step and ascended the platform her dark golden hair shone in the sunligh She wore a white shirt waist and an attractive hat, and as she faced the audience her radiant face brought the convention to its feet. Her first sentence, delivered in a clear, musical and sym- pathe'le voice, aroused them to cheers. Her brief speech was one of the most eloquent delivered in the convention. Mrs. Roberts said: “Hailing from a state lying beneath the shadow of the Rocky mountains, where men have had the courage and the chivalry to grant women the rights they demand for themselves (applause), I have been accorded the distinguished honor by the southern state of Louisiana to take their time. Gentlemen, I thank you, in the name of the women of the United Staies. (Applause.) fi “For the first time in the history of a political convention a woman has had the opportunity of raising her voice to second the nomination of a man who stands for the people, who made America what she is today, where the parasites of oppression shall not live. “Oh, I thank you. By our city flows the Platte river, from where the boy orator of Nebraska hails, and we of Louislana second his nomination. I know the gentle men whom you represent will make a gal- lant fight, and will do what you can to obtain the victory. On the one side is ar- rayed McKinley and on the other Bryan. There :3 no middle of the road. (Tremend- ous cheering.) “Our factories are idle, our lands are un- worked and our people in poverty, and you can do nothing at this convention but ac- cept this ticket. In the interests of the peo- the interests of the wives and mothers and children, we must preserve*America as an independent nation. I will take no more of your time. You have already a surfeit of oratory—too much of it, indeed. So I will simply add 1 have the extreme honor of seconding the nomination of William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska.” (Tremendous cheers.) Ww he finisaed the ¢ arose and cheered, and she was = on all sides of the platform with congre lations. Governor Kolb of Alabama then stepped galiantiy forward and she came down the steps, and, with the deferential chivalry of the south, eseorted her to 1 in’ the lo de where § s again by 23, who their ations. Mr. Call of Xew York spoke in the time of Maine. ERs upposed what he called the marriage of populism and democracy, and asked whether the general desire to in- dorse bryan Was due to a desire to pr mote the interest of silver or not. You,” he said, “who hold nothing nearer to your hearts tha abolition of the banks are asked to support ap: one of whose standard he: is a bank president, ‘This expression called’ out loud dissent and jeers, of which there was an Increase on the declaration that free sil ely populist plank in the demoe: form, Questioning the Spea Questions were asked as to whether Mr. Call was a populist and a delegate. Both were answered in the affirmative, although it wes stated by some one that he had been a member of the party for only two weeks. It had become evident, however, that the convention was growing impatient of Mr. Call and of his sentiments. The feeling was apparently too strong for Bryan and was intolerant ef expressions against him. There were, however, encouraging hand- clappings when Mr. Call asserted that it was not even known whether Mr. Bryan would stand upon the populist. platform. He asked that it should be definitely as- serted before action was taken where Mr. Bryan stoo® Mr. McGrath broke in with the tion that Mr. Bryan was a himself. xclama- platform in Ss. M Norton Named. Mr. Call closed by placing Col. S. M. Nor- ton of Illincis in nomination. He eulo- gized Mr. Norton as “a philanthropist, a man of the people and a pioneer in the cause of reform. Maryland also seconded Rryan’ nomina- tion. In doing s0 the vote of that state was pledged for the “only man nominated by the people of the United States in haif a cen- E. erry Brown of Massachusetts declared that the isst In the coming campaign it y vote for Wm. J. Bryan and silver or McKinley and hell and damnation. Fdward S. Grecee of Detroit also seconded Bryan, ing: “There is one phase of this question which hes not yet been presented, For many years there have been in. this country two democratic parties. The one has Leen the ally of the republican part fn all its villainous and cutrageous betra als of the people, the other is the great common mass of citi ‘The first is now in co: trol of the gov. ment, the other in the fields, the mi " workshops of the nation. "Michi also seconds the nomination of Wm. J. Bryan.” Mra. Lense for Bryn Ignatius Donnelly seconded Bryan in be- half of Minnesota. Mrs. Mary Eilen Lease of Kansas made a strong speech in the same cause. She was dressed in a suit of silver gray. She talked fluently with the voice of a practical speaker. She gesticu- lated much. Her body swayed violently and her arms were thrown passionately as she appealed to the silver fore “The spiritrof is abroad in the land,” she concluded. “We will unite, we will elect Wm. J. Bryam|President of the United States.” oad f “Cox®y Named. 18 ant Delegate Livingstone, chairman of the Missouri delegation, nominated Ignatius Donnelly, but) wher Donnelly declined the e of his name, he placed in nomination “Gor.” Jacop’S. Coxey of Ohio of the in- a dustrial army! Beyan'’s; Nomination Assured. The Texas f#esition has decided to stand out against Piya hnd vote for Norton. Bryan’s naminqiion is assured with an almost unanimous vote. Texas and a few scattered delegates will vote for Norton. 1:30—Montana seconds Bryan. 1.44-J. Weller Long is speaking for Mis- souri, : p ‘A voice in the delegation: “Missouri will support Bryan if he accepts the platform of the populists. : 1:59—North Carolina seconds the nomina- tion of Bryan. A Foregone Conclusion. Special From a Staff Correspondent. CONVENTION HALL, ST. LOUIS, Mo., JJuly 25.—Bryan’s nomination will hardly come“in time for Star, but It is a foregone conclusion unless some further word comes from him to prevent it. Most of the states thus far have seconded hi nomination. North Carolina has just seconded it. 3 P.M. BRYAN’S FRIENDS ACT, Decided to Press His Name Regard- less of His Telegram. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 25.—Some of the More prominent of Mr. Bryan's populist friends held a conference at the Planters’ Hetel early this morning, after an adjourn- ment of the convention, and practically de- cided to press Mr. Bryan's nomination, not- withstanding his telegram. They placed thelr udvocacy of their course upon the ground that he could not in honor have done less than he did under the peculiar circum- stances in the case. They expressed their opinion that the convention would be so anxious to have Mr. Bryan as their candi- date that they would take him, regardless of his dispatch. About the hotels last night there was a general impression prevailing that the declination of Bryan would probably make Norton of Chicago a very likely nominee for President. Many of the Bryan men were talking in that way, and said he would be the most satisfactory candidate who could be_ named. The leaders of the silver men were bit- terly disappointed, and said that it would have been fortunate if the wires between Lincoln and St. Louis had not ‘peen in work- ing order. There is talk that Sewall, if he realizes the situation, may withdraw from the democratic ticket. Senator Jones, chairman of the demo- cratic national committee, was much sought after early today by Bryan leaders, who were anxious to know if he had received any information from Mr. Bryan indicating that he would reconsider the decision made yes- terday that he could not accept the nomi- nation for President unless Sewall was also named. Senator Jones does not expect any reconsideration, and so informed all Bryan men who called upon him. “BETTER WAIT.” to Comment on the Populist,’ Course. BATH, Me. July Arthur Sewall, democratic candidate for Vice President, was asked today for an expression of opin- ion on the nomination of Watson by the populist convention. He replied: “I think it will be better to walt and see what the final action of the populist convention will be.” Further than this he would say nothing. 25. A CH Notorious Highbinders Make Their Appearance in San Francisco. SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.—The bitter- ness of the vendetta of local Chinese mer- chants was shown today in the arrival and warlike preparations of thirteen of the most notorious hatchet men in the state. The appearance of these highbinders and the announcement that the prices held on the head of Joe Carr and Lee Mee Toy had been increased to $10,000 had created the greatest excitement in the district. News spread rapidly, and the agents of both sides were on the streets, at the police sta- tions and at the Chinese consulate. It is claimed that the hizhbinders have been brought to this city by Lee Yip Duck, the Chinese merchant and ambler, who ins gated the expulsion of the proscribed mer- chants from their society, and at whose vor is placed the blame for all the recent disturbances, including the murder of the Chinese clam digg Four Chinese have repartei to the au- thorities that they overheard a conversa- tion in which Lee Yip Dack guaranteed to vay $1,000 for the life of either Joe Carr or Lee Mee Toy. These men are willing to swear to their statement and insist that a series of new murders is being planned. ‘hinese highbinders who arrive here are from Fresno. ‘Tong, the mi y belong to the Bow-On- ‘otorious an-] most power- ful highbinde y in the state. Amo its members the most desperate Chinese eriminais in California. CHICAGO CONTRIBUTES. Th Gold Deposited for the Treasury Re- serve. CHICAGO, July 25.—The National Bank of Mlinois dep. .000 in gold in the subtreasury toc first installment of £2,500,000 in gold to be advanced by the Chi- cago banks to the government reserv In the recent canvass of the banks it was found that the goid holdings of the national hanks of Chicago is about $15,000,000, and banks $7,000,000, and 10 per cent mount will be turned over to the y. The First National and others iderstood, make their deposits = > BOB COOK RETURNS. Acuses and Ha t, He Says. NEW YORK, July 25.—Among the pas- sengers on the steamer New York were “Hob” Cook and several of the members of the Yale-Henley crew. Mr. Cook says: We have no excuses to make for our de feat, because the fastest crew in the world wen, Leander did not have the speed we made during the first half of the course, but they knew how to take advantage of their skillful points. We have lear great deal during our expei land, and I am oblige lish oars are beiter than boats, I don't care to say Has No E: Learned a but as io the thin Ss that is one of the things on which we have gained some valuable information. “We were treated right royally and en- tertained most lavishly by the Englishmen. The stewards at Henley were all honoraple men—fair and square. Despite our de! we had a most enj time, and divided the honors in England with the Ancient and Honorable Ariilierymen. > — GEN. JONES’ FUNERAL. City and County Offic sat Dubuque Closed. DUBUQUE, Io) July 25.—The funeral Of the late Gen. George Wallace Jones was held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church this morning. Requiem mass was celebrated by Mgr. Ryan, and the sermon was deliv. Rev. John Carroll. Senator Alli- ohorary pallbearers. at the obsequies was very Jed -hun- Dr. admiss' unty offices were and flags on pub- Pd at haif-mast. = Hagein’s Colors to Retire. FR ‘O, July 25.—James RB. Haggin’s colors will not be seen on the turf next season, neither will the race horses beionging to him. He combined his racing interests with those of Marcus Daly, the copper king of Montana. The stable will be raced in Marcus Daly’s name, will be managed by him, and the Jockeys will wear his copper colors, made very familiar to the sight of eastern race goers by the wins of the great Tammany and other thoroughbreds. The racing stables that the Montana copper king is getting together for the coming season wiil be the greatest that has ever appeared on the American turf, not only in numbers but in quality. This great stable to race in Marcus Daly’s colors will have at its dis- sal the get of the world-famed Salvator, dlothian, the sire of Sir Walter; St. An- Calvados, Fitzjames, Sir 'Modred, Maxim and other noted stallions. >- OM DESPONDENCY. ciosed during the 1 lic buildings dis SUICIDE F Robert Goode of Staunton, hoots Himself. KANSAS CITY, Me., July 25.—Rebert FE. Goode of Staunton, Va., despondent over money matters, has committed suicide here. His body was found in a vacant lot in the southern end of the city, leaning against a tree. The revolver with which Goode had killed himself was still clutched in his hand. Goode was apparently about thirty-five years old. Letters found in his pocket showed him to be well connected in Vir- ginia and Texas. A brother, J. V. Goode, is general superintendent of the Fort Worth and Denver railway, with headquarters at Fort Worth. Relatives are en route to care for the remains. as Agninxt Concessions to Christians. ATHENS, July ‘A memoria} which has been drawn up by the Turkish depu- tles of tie Cretan assembly, declares that any concessions to the Caristians will con- stitute a permanent danger to the peace of Cre‘ The insurgents have ordered optical tel- egraph appliances. Va., MRS. ARMES’ ALIMONY Her Husband's Property Ordered Seques- tered to Pay It. Judge Hagner Appoints Mr. Peyton Gordon to Carry Out the Man- date of the Court. Because of the failure of Major Geo. A. Armes, a retired army officer, to obey the order of the court, commanding him to pay his wife, Lucy H. Armes, alimony and counsel fees, Judge Hagner today, upon the application of Mrs. Armes’ counsel, Messrs. Faust & Tyler, appointed Mr. Pey- ton Gordon sequestrator of the real and personal estate of Major Armes, directing Mr. Gordon to take possession of the prop- erty and apply the rents and profits thereof to the payment of the amount due, as well as the costs attending the proceedings. The present sult for divorce is the second filed by Mrs. Armes, having been filed last spring; the first, instituted about two years ago, being compromised and withdrawn by her. The second suit {s still pending, but the 25th of last May Judge Hagner directed that pending its final disposition Major Armes shall pay his wife $100 a month as alimony, and $100 counsel fees. The 30th of last month Judge Hagner or- dgred that Major Armes should stand com- mitted for contempt of court unless he obeyed the order of the court by the 7th of this month. 3 Having failed to obey the court's order, the judge ordered on the 15th of this month that Maj. Armes be arrested by the mar- shal and committed to jail. 5 The marshal made a return to.the order of arrest to the effect that Maj. Armes is “non est investus.” That fs, that he has left the District. Contending that he pur- pcsely left the city to evade the court's order, Mrs. Armes’ counsel today prayed that Maj. Arme’s property be sequestered, and the proceeds applied to the payment of the alimony in arrears. They stated that he is enjoying himself at a northern sum- mer resort, and that he 1s well able, if so inclined, to obey the court's order. Judge Hagner thereupon signed the order of se- questration, directing Mr. Gordon to detain and kee, the property under sequestration until the further order of the court; also authorizing a sale of the goods and chattels of the personal estate. The order of se- questration is to remain in force until Maj. Armes complies fully with the court’s or- ders and clears himself of contempt. oo y FRANCISCO MYSTERY. SAN Detectives at Work on a Supposed Suicide. SAN FRANCISCO, July 25.—Capt. Leos and his detectives are at work on the mys- tery surrounding the supposed suicide yes- terday of James B. Stetson, a millionaire. Their investigations have carried them from the free and easy resorts of the ten- derloin to the most exclusive homes in the city. The secrets of French restaurants and of the establishments that some wealthy men care to keep have been re- vealed in an effort to learn how the son of the millionaire met his death. The story of young Stetson’s death can be told by only one living person, Miss Amy Head, who was with him when the shot was fired. This woman's story inyolves no cident in the tragedy beyond those of a few hours Thursday night, when she was with Stetyon and some gay companions. He was crazed by absinthe and she was reckless. Their former relations had been of a peculiar character, She seemed to be infatuated with him, although he had dis- played no particular fondness for her. M Head saw a great deal of young Stets She displayed her infatuation to such a de- hat he provoked a quarrel. t bearing these facts may have on the tragedy is yet to be learned. It is inted that there are reasons to believe that young Stetson did not fire the shot that caused his death, >-— HAD A HOT CHASE. jure of a Mail Box Robber by Post Office Inspectors. CHICAGO, July 25.—After a hot ch: through the down-town streets, in w! they were joined by more than 100 citizens, two post bffice inspectors last night cap- tured Harry T. Thurgate, and in the arrest put a quietus on a systematic robbery of mail boxes in the business district. He was detected in the act of removing pack- ages from the top of a letter box in an of- fice building. The prisoner was handed over to Inspector Stewart in the post effice building. In the inspector's presence Thur- gate at once broke down and acknowledged his guilt. He directed his captors to his room, where $5,400 worth of stolen property Was recovered . The goods were, packed into five mail sacks and a trunk and taken to the post office. For over a month many business firms have been reporting to the posial authorities the loss of packages sent through the ma! —— A BOLT OF LIGHTNING. The Shock Felt by Vice President and His Fa BOWLING GREEN, Ky., July 25.—An electrical storm passed over this city last ight. A bolt of lightning struck the wires running into Potter College, demolishing the telephone box and shocking several persons that were near by. Those who felt the awful shock were Vice President Sie- venson and family and Prof. B. BE. Cabell and his family. Althcugh no serious per- sonal injury was done, ull readily recog- nized the fact that a very narrow escape had been made. The Vice President has been 2 guesi of Prof. Cabell for several weeks. DEES Jumped Into the Ohio. NCINNATI, Ohio, July 25.—Last night John Dupuy and John Carey of the crew of the steamer Hudson saw a woman jump from he Suspension bridge on the down- stream side into the Ohio river. They heard her screams for help, and did all they could to save her. She was swept down stream 300 yards, where she Cisappeared under the coal fleet. She has been identified as Nellie Mullen of 142 Plum street, this city. He: husband was convicted of larceny herc and went to Chicago, where he now lives. Gone to Visit McKinley, PITTSBURG, Pa., July —Four hun- dred delegates to the window glass workers’ convention in fhis city, which adjourned yestercay,left here this morning at 8 o'clock for Canton, Ohio, to visit Major McKinley. ‘Their special train was gaily decorated, and all wore McKinley and Hobart badges. —_—-— . Summer Theological School. SARATOGA, N. Y, July 25.—Prof. Hen- ry Ferguson of Trinity College, Hartfora, Conn., concluded his series of six lectures at the Saratoga Summer School of Theol- ogy today. His subject was “The Church and the Western Barbarians.” > Seeks Divorce for Desert Florence Hormess today petitioned for divorce from Louis Hormess, the papers in the case being withheld from publication. The defendant is charged with desertion. ———— Suit to Quiet Tithe. A bill in eqvity was filed today by Allen C. Clark against Leonard Geneste to quiet title to lots C, D, E, F and part of B, in square 1069, formerly of the estate of the late John Young. Mr. Clark's attorney is W. Mosby Williams. > Bought by the MMnois Central. LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 25.—Under the instruction of Judge Lurton of the United States court, the Chesapeake, Ohio and Southwestern road was sold under the ham- mer at noon today by the commissioners, ex-Governor John Young Brown and Mr. John Baskin. The upset price of $1,500,000 was bid by General Manager J. T. Harahan of the Illinois Central. ‘The Illinois Central deposited a check of $100,000. -It will take immediate control of the road. The road runs from Louisville to Memphis, Tenn., and has 4#2 miles of track. FINANCE AND TRADE Buying Orders Cause a Sharp Ad- vanoe in Prices. WATCHING THE ST. LOUIS CONVENTION et een Checking the Shipments of Gold to Europe. -- GENERAL MARKET REPORTS Special Dispatch to The Evening St NEW YORK, July 25.—The failure to in- dorse the Chicago ticket at St. Louls yes- terday had a decided influence on both val- ues and «entiment this morning. The prob- abilities of a divided yote revived conti- dence in the defeat of silver at the polls next fell and increased the risks in the short account. A fair supply of buying orders around the opening and an almost complete absence of selling pressure re- sulted in sharp ad.ances from last night's closing level. Inttial prices reflected gains ranging from 1-8 to 2 per cent, and subse- quent trading was equally beneficial, al- though final figures were fractionally re- moved fron. the highest point of the day. The feeling at the close of the week's business is a trifle more optimistic, and the belief is expressed that a crisis in both finance and politics has been passed during the last six days. The silver movement is expected to be divested of its monopoly on public att tion, the progress of the campaign thus far having steadily detracted from the standerd of ability established during the ression of the nominating convention. Mr. McKinley's letter of acceptance is expected to appear in the very near future and a Vigorous indorsement of the gold standard 1s looked for. Should this document treat the financial question as the feature and the tariff as an incident of the campaign, it would, it is belleved, have a marked in- fluence for good on values, as well as votes. The checking of the drain on the gold re- serve has had a good effect on the general situation and has, for the time being, at least, discouraged a sentimental panic, While destroying the probabilities of a further substantial decline, by increasing the risks involved, the developments of the week have not been of a character to war- rant extensive buying except perhaps for investment account. The discontinuance of the gold outflow has been accomplished by an artificial de- vice having no permanent value. It has served as a warning to reckless trade: that the depreciation of other people's curities will not be tolerated beyond a given point and to that extent it is a factor of unusual significance. If the program of the foreign bankers is successfully executed it is probable that the low level has been re- corded for the present, but if it should prove defective in any of its details the professional element will become doubly aggressive. At the moment the prospect is encourag- ing, and forms a liguidation of short con- tracts rather than of long stock. Prudence and caution cannot be too strongly urged, pouwlihstanding the somewhat clearer out~ look. The bank statement is surprising in its results and inconsistent in its details. So much so, in fact, that bankers themselves are not entirely clear as to {ts significan A decrease cf $6,102,100 in specie was to be expected In consequenc? of the deposit at the sub-treasury, put the legal tender hold- Ss would notably have been increased, ing to the exchanging of one for the other. A decrease of $323,600 is reported in als, however, and would seemingly indi- e a withdrawal of this form of currency by individual depositors in large amounts for hoarding purposes. The decrease in specie does not nearly represent the total deposits of gold, but next week's statement may more clearly reflect. actual condition. A decrease of $5,301,000 in Ioans is attributed to the liqu!- dation incident to the first half of the week, and this decrease and the decrease in cash detracts $12,632,000 from the deposits, and this tn turn reduces the reserve $%, In the final dealings the market reacted on realizing sales and substantial fractional declines from the best figu occurred in most shares, imparting a heavy tone to the closing. The aggregate sales were 104,000 shares. A feature of today’s market was the ac- tivity in silver certificates, $500,000 being dealt in, the market closing at 67 7-8. > FINANCIAL AND COMMERCIAL, The following are the opening,the highest and the lowest and the closing prices of the New York stock market today, as ~eporte. y Corton & Macartney, members New York stock exchange. Correspondents, Messrs, Moore & Schley, No. 80 Broadway. Open, High. Low. Close, American Sugar........ 14% 105% ly 105 American Sugar, Pid SAT eae 5 American Tobacto, a) American Cotton Oli.) 9" 9 1th Bay State Gas is Canada Southern... Canada Pacific. che: peake & Onio...... 1G. & St. Lanuts! Chicago, R. 1. & Pacific. Consolidated Gas, : Del, Lack. & W Delaware & Hudson... ‘ande, Pid. Lac Lake Shore..022 20 Louisville & Nashville Metropolitan ‘Traction Manhattan E Michigan © Missouri Ps Wy “BN “iby North American... ons ove ut. & We: ~ Pacific Mail..... 18% “iv, 18%, “igy Phila. & Reading. u my ou ig Pullman eos aes Southern EK; 20, Bi oo oo wo 8 Wabash, Pra : ea, SS Vaeeling & 3 7 s Wheeling 4 L. so" os 6 Weate a} Silver. eK 69 BALTIMORE, Md., July 25.—Flowr dull, un- changed receipts, 16,008 barrels; exports, "9,558 barrels. Wheat firmer—spet, month and August, ber, G2%at8: atentner No. 2 receipts, 73,068 Insbela; exports, = stock, 961 shel: Sales, GOA bis els smithern wheat. by sampi on . OVcaKly. COR CASS xput ain 5 “August, SO0%nai ; . Bondo Teceljt. exports, e stendy Grain and Cotton Market. Furnished by W. B. Hibbs & Co. stre New York stock correspe s Messrs. Ladenb: ew York. mann & © GRAIN. Open. Wheat DSi oy, Corn 28 26% Oats 18 188 Pork 612 Peg Lard 327 330 362 362 Ribs 330 «38.30 342 3.42 COTTON. Month. Upen. High. Low. Close. August. CUS 69 EHO 6SHB September. 639 639 634 6.35 ‘October. 635 638 632 6.32 November 62 682 627 627