The San Francisco Call. Newspaper, July 21, 1896, Page 2

James Denman, Chairman of the Conm- vention. Maguire, Sheriff Whelan and E. P. E. Troy were among Barry’s friends who ha_d no seats in the convention. A.J. Clunie looked on at his brother’s defeat. The convention which had been ad- journed from Sacramento on June 16 was called to order at2 P. M. in the pretty Al- hambra Theater by Chairman James Den- man and Secretary P. J. Harney took his desk. The only business before the con- vention was the nomination of a Con- gressman, and Chairman Denman mf;dn that announcement without any trim- mings. The presentation of forty-zeven proxies and the fixing up of the roll took some time and during the process a little bit of proxy comedy occurred. Thomas J. Walsh, second vice-president of the Troquois Club and a Barry man, presented the vroxy of William Hanley of the Thirty-seventh District and so dia T. C. Wilson, who likes Ed Lanigan. Investigation showed that D, M. Delmas, Whose Eloquent Nomina- tion of Clunie Was a Featur: of the Convention. Walsh’s proxy was dated the 18thinst and Wilson’s the 20th. It was said that. the signatures differea and a committee of three was appointed to decide. Two or three of the “push” declard that they saw Hanley sign the proxy to Wilson at 3 o’clock in the morning and Wilson won. After this little suggestive picture of the digging up of another Kelly vote in San Francisco the roll was found to be as fol- lows: San Francisco—Thirty-fourth Assembly Dis- ict—J. T. Dowling, James Hanley (J. T. Dow- ), John Hammond (J. T. Dowling , K. L. Flood (Thomas Quinn proxy), Charies Wittbeck (Walter Levy proxy), Daniel R. L. Mann, S, C. v proxy), J. D. Phelan J. Biggy, J. "Reilly, John Scheeline, John Brennan. rons, Max Pop- tr! . Locke proxy i. Curran, Thom: sixth District—T. J. er (proxy), B. H. Weeners, Hugh Jones, J. J. tiordan, H. Mulcreary (proxy), Max Popper, James H. Cahill, W. H. Levy (proxy), 8. A. Meagner, Isidore Jacobs, Patrick ), Barclay Henley, C. H. Maddox on Bizgs Jr, nth District—Thomas J. Burke, (groxy). W, J. Williams, E. G. Nunan, Edward Deady, P.J, Harney (proxz), James 'Byron, William Hanley, T. C. Wilson M. Nougues, Paul ¥. Kingston, (proxy). D. F. Ragan, P. J. Har- ney (proxy), T.J. Walsh, F. P. Hughes, Joseph Leggett (proxy). Thirty-eighih District— Thomas F. Clark (William Craig_proxy), T. F. O'Brien (8. K. Kohlman proxy), John P, Culley, Hugo Asher, . A. Reynolds, £. A. Weilfg, U. A. Watkins (P. J. Harney proxv), C. Wesiey Reed (Willism Clack proxy), G. Howard Thompson (E. sig proxp), 3. Greenblast, W. . Hinion. Fortieth’ District—M. C.ZHassett, C. J. Sulli- > Walter N, Levy Nominated Joseph P. ‘ Kelly. van (W, H. Levy proxy), F. P. Riordan, Sydney hite, . Franklin, lidJll— per McDonald (L. M. Mauzer proxy), W. J. Gleason, Osgood Putnam (J. W. Reay proxy), H. Brandenstein. Forty-first district—John F. Fitzpatrick (Jo- seph A. Fitzpatrick proxy), L W. Davis (H.C. Davis proxy), C. E. Mooser, Walter H. Lev; John O'Shea proxy), Sol N. Jacobs (H. C, Dav! roxy), John N. Mueh, John Brickwedel (J. A. Dlupnlrlck proxy), James Denmeh, Eugene N. euprey. Senta Clara County—John A, Hicks, Jackson Hateh (Gus Leon proxy), H. H. Majn, M. Casey, 8. T. Moore, L. C. Trailor (J. A. Hicks proxy), Gus Leon, J. W. Sullivan, F. A. Baumgariner (F. Weitzenberg proxy), James H, Campbeli (J. A. Hicks proxf). Distel (J. A. Hicks proxy), W. 1. Gaines (J. A. Hicks proxy), V. (J. A, Hicks proxy), John snydn (J. A, Hicks Van Wyek, P. J. roxy), William Osterman (J. A. Hicks '})roxy). ohn Roll (L. A. Hicks proxy), W. T. Nolting, T. A. Carroll,” W. A. Patton (A. R. Denicke roxy), Antone Friant (A.R.Denicke proxy), eter Bail, 8. N. Rucker, San Maieo County—Martiu Kelly, Willlam F. Swift, John B. Kelly, Thomas G. Schultze, James McCormick, George W. Fox. Nominations being declared in order, the speeches, which were unusually elo- quent for a Congressional convention, be- an. #°D. M. Delmas was in the convention on a proxy for the purpose of nominating ‘Thomas J. Clunie, and he mounted tne stage and made a masterly presentation of the claims of General Clunie on the De- mocracy of the district. He epitomized Clunie’s career from hiselection to the As- sembly in 1875 from the Republican county of San Francisco to his election to | Congress from the Fifth District, being the onlyDemocrat who ever carried the district. ‘When he was defeated, said Mr. Delmas, he got 4000 more votes than did the rival Democratic candidates who ran two years ago. Clunie’s Congressional career was reviewed with reference to the anti-Chinese bill; the pubiic buildings for San Jose, Sacramento and Stockton, which he se- Eugene N. Deuprey as He Presented James H. Barry. cured; the appropriations for Alviso and Redwood City creeks, which he secured, and other large State appropriations which he got through his committee and which were finaily passed. The speaker knew | Clunie to have been true to every public and private trust placed in him. e es- pecinrly appealed to the Santa Clara dele- gation™ to remember the benefits Clunie had won for its community and declared him to be s foe to corporate greed and aggregated wealth. Ex-Judge Walter H. Levy placed Joseph P. Kelly in nomination in a vigorous speech, in which he recalled the vigorous fight in a hopeless campaign which Kelly made two years ago, and said that Kelly was a Native Son, a brilliant man and one deserving well of the party. Eungene N. Deuprey rominated James H. Barry in an eloguent speech, in the course of which he quoted the motto at the head of Barry’s Star: ‘’Gainst the Denicke of Santa Clara County, Who Was One of the Orators. wrongs that need resistance; for the cause that needs assistance; for the good that we can do.” He said that that was a ke; to the character of his candidate, and pai a glowing tribute to the worth and char- acter of the man and his strength asa candidate in this campaign. 3 P. J. Harney seconded Clunie’s nomina- tion in ringing style, and then Georze W. Fox of Redwood City seconded the nomi- nation of Kelly. Frank J. Sullivan spoke strongly for Barry as the only Democrat who could carry the district. He referred to his stand on secret relliionl socleties, his out- spoken style and his lack of ‘hypocrisy. Patrick Reddy also praised the open, hon- est character of James H. Barry, and so did A. R. Denicke of Santa Clara. Denicke’s motion to close nominations carried, and then the three candidates came forward and briefly pledged them- selves to the platform and the party. The first ballot followed, with Thom: 5 Walsh and Thomas C. Wilson of San Francisco as tellers. This ballot resulted in Santa Clara giv- ing Clunie its twenty-three votes, San Ma- teo giving Kelly its six votes and San Francisco dividing its .vote as follows: Kelly 31, Barry 23, Clunie 10, J. J. Dwyer 1, L. F. Byington 1. Total—Kelly, 37; Clunie, 33; Barry, 23; scattering, 4. Byington and Dwyer, the former a {:nng San Francisco attorney, had not en placed in nomination, but J. W. Rea ;%ve his two votes to the former and E. A. elick voted for himself and G. Howard Thompson for the latter. They thought there was a chance for lightning in case of a deadlock. - The second ballot quickly followed. The San Francisco and San Mateo vote re- mained unchanged. Then Santa Clara’s chairman asked that the roll be called and the interest became intense as pencils were put to work. On the first vote for Kelly there was cheer from the Rainey crowd. Thre more and another cheer. *‘Kelly, 48,” was called just before the last name on the roll—that of Sam Rucker ot Ban Jose—was announced. Kelly's friends held their breath. If Rucker voted for Kelly the victory was Kelly's. “Kelly!"’ answered Ruacker, and in the instant the Kellyites arose and stood in chairs to whoop and hurrah. Banta Clara had given Kelly 12, a ml?oru ity of its delegation, Barry 6 and Clunie 5. The total vote was: Kell Barry 29, Clunie 15, scattering 4. B | The Santa Clara vote on the se bal- lot was as W8: For Kelly—Main, Casey, Moore, Trailor, Sul- | tated, “five votes. THE SAN FRANCISCO CALL, TUESDAY, JULY 21, 1896. Thomas). Clunie Comes to the Platform livan, Baumgartner, Distil, Schellar, Nolt1ng, Osterman, Roll, Rucker—12. For Barry—Hicks, Campbell, Gaines, Snyder, Patton, Frank—6. Ffir Clunie—Hatch, Lion, Carroll, Ran kin, all—5. _In the 8an Francisco delegation the en- tire strength controlied by Daggett, Rainey and Lanigan went solidly to Keily. Clunie’s supporters were P. J. Harney, James Den- man, A. A. Watkins, Joseph M. Nougu es, Michael Meagher, Barclay Henley, Ma rion Biggs Jr.. Edward Deady,Dr. D. F. Ra gan and Paul F. Kingston. Barry was supported by the following votes: R. L. Mann, W. J. Bigegy, J. D. Phelan, the six votes of the Thirty-fifth District, T. J. Lyons, Hugh Jones, Max Popper, Isidore Jacobs, S. A. Born, T.J. Walsh, F. P. Hughes, C. A. Reynolds, Hugo Asher, M. C. Hassett, M. }. Me- Donald, Eugene N. De uprey. All of the Forty-first District, controlled by Luni%n, went to Kelly with the excep - tion of Deuprey and Denman, the two delegates at large from that district, and the district delegates generally were tbrown to Kelly, Barry and Clunie getting most of their support from the delegates at large which were appointed from among leading members of the party and arbitrarily assigned to districts for the pm-Eose of voting. The business of the convention was quickly ended by suthorizing the chair- man, on motion of Walter Levy, to ap- point a Congressional committee of five and the candidate to appoint an auditing committee of five. On motion of Max Popper, on behalf of Barry and of'one of Clunie’s friends, the nomination of Kelly was made unani- mous and the conveation adjourned. After the convention, when the dele- gates waited for the train in bunchesabout town, and during the ride to the City, Barry and_his iriends took the situation rather philosophically, though regretfully. There was more soreness in the Clunie camp. There was much quiet discussion of “political liars,” for it was declared that Hugo H. Asher Made One of the Con- vention Speeches. some &opla had cheerfully lied. Santa Clara County had really dazed Clunie as h;irnlized that faith should restin diviner things. “They gave me five votes,” Clunie medi- I suppose 1 wouldn't have got them if they had thought there would be any chance of my being nomi- nated. Yes, Sam Rucker. Why that fel- low walked down to the depot in San Jose last Friday and said, ‘Clunie, I'm with ou to the last.” And’ that Jellow’s office ooks right out on the Government buiiding got for the town. Well, I don’t know. They said they’'d stand by me as long as 1 had any chance of a nomination. What chance was I going to have if they voted for somebody else, I'd like to know. Itold them: ‘Boys, I de- pend upon you. I'm not very strong witt: the City delegation because the bosses and the “push’’ are against me, but I can win if you stay with me,’ and they said they would. And Schellar told me that before they would vote for Kelly they would leave the nomination vacant.” Clunie gazed out of a window at the George W. Fox, Chairman of the San Mateo Delegation. mn-rmmed hills of Ban Mateo County and a far-away look came into his eyes. *“Why, do you know that Fox, the chair- man of the delegation, wrote to me that it thrilled his-beart with joy to hear that I was in the fight—thrilled his heart with joy, ‘and I am for you,’ he wrote. Oh, well! There's Swift, who was given a job in the Mint the other day. But then— “And Fox, by the way. was in the State Central Committee that pulled Kelly down and put up Denman two vears ago, and he got out and worked for Denman against Kelly. When he got up I thought he was going to second my nomination, and I so told Ba: who_sat next to me. Then he continted: “But it's over and now Iil get out and whoop it up for Kelly, Yes, sir, T will.” James H. Barry said some vizorous things. Barry’s iriends counted on five more votes from San Francisco than he got, two from San Mateo that went to Kelly and a whole lot from Santa Clara County, where a landslide to Barry was Drog‘unfm bly 1 ‘ “‘My friends stood up nobly for me," said Barry, “and I am Fespecially pleased at the high character of the support and encoungemenz received from all over the State. But the orders of the railroad were to beat me. Of course I have bitterly op- posed any refunding biil, and also the corrupt methods of the Southern Pa- cific. ' The people are not to blame for my defeat. It was simply caused by railroad influence and some of the Federal brigade working with the ‘push.’ Judge Wallace was against me because I commented severely on his fraudulent assessments. I have been told that cer- tain men went about offering money and positions for votes against me. My vote was tlattering considering the short time that I was in the fight and that I never from first to last asked one delegate to vote for me. *I will continue, as in the past, to sup- port true Demacratic principles and to op- pose men in the Democratic party who Joseph Grady of Santa Clara as 4Appeared Before the Convention. He are not Democrats. I will use my best en- deavors to have the gallant silver knighu of Nebraska secure the electoral vote of California.” Kelly and his friends are jubilant. ‘I was absolutely certain of getting the nomination,” said Kelly afterward. *In my campaign you will find me a rabid anti-rail man, and I wiil stand up for the free, to 1 silver plank. [ will op- pose religious intolerance, and I shall make the improvement of Alvisoand Red- wood City creeks among my chief aims if elected, and the San Francisco postoffice is another thing that I will hustle for.’p There is a prospect of a large bolt from the Democratic Congressional ticket in the Fifth—that is, a secondary one, and the Republicans agree with many Demo- crats who said yesterday that the weakest candidate had been nominated. e SANTA CRUZ McKINLEY CLUB. Enthusiastic Republicans Organize for the Campaign. SANTA CRUZ, Can., July 20.—There was an enthusiastic gathering of Repub- licans at Masonic Hall to-night. They met for the purpose of permanently organ- izing a McKinley club. The organization was effected with that dispatch which characterizes Santa Cruz. The work of or- ganization wa8 far more important than speechmaking, and only enough was said by the speakers to show the strong enthu- siasm for the Republican ticket. The speechmaking will follow this very effect~ ive organization, and Santa Cruz Couniy will do good work for the man who stands for Ermecuon and prosperity. The Santa Cruz City band was em- ployed to lend the charm of music to the routine of business, and patriotic airs were played as an introductory to the meeting. The business of the meetin; was presented by L.J. Dake and E. 8. West, of the committee on rrm-nent organization, in timely but brief addresses upon the importance of earnest work, that the Republican organization might be not only kept alive but made to become & power for good in the present campaign. The McKinley Ciub had further aims, they said, than the mere bringing together of the county Republican organizations. It would seek to educate the young men in Republicanism. 2 A resolution was adopted admitting to honorary membership young men from eighteen to twenty-one years of age. The organization was perfecied by the election of the following officers: President, W. H. Galbraith; vice-president, W. 2 Lamb; secretary, George Stanley; treas- urer, Fred McPherson; executive commit. tee—E. 8. West, W. H. Bias. J. C. Collins, J. Smith, A large number of the nn‘lencfl an- nouncag a desire to sign the constitution and they were accommodated. The exec- utive committee will see to the preparation of copies of the constitution for signa- tures. Itanticipates a large addition b the time of the next moetiug. which will be held on Thursday night, July 80. ——— SIXTH DISTRICT CANDIDATES, Pioneer L. J. Rose Wants the Democratic Congressional Nomination. 108 ANGELES, CAL, July 20.—Another Congressional candidate loomed up here to-day in the person of L. J. Rose, a Cali- fornia pioneer and one of the earliest set- tlers in Los Angeles County. Mr. Rose is a Democrat of the old school, 8 man of means, well known and extremely popu- lar in SBouthern California. In a card, ad- dressed to the voters of the Sixth Con- gressional District, the latest candidate to ambition for an o portunity to make an effort to be a benefit to the farmer and fruit-grower. Having been a wine merchant, a8 wine-maker, a grape-grower, a fruit-grower and 4 farmer in this country for thirty-six years makes me confident” that 1 understand their wants. This leads me to hope that I will :}mcegd in my effort to better their condi- on.” George Patton, who announced his can- didacy a few days ago, is likely to find in Mr. Rose a foeman worthy of his_steel. The Populists, however, do not look with umou.l fayor upon Rose's candidacy, and this may be the means of defeating him in the nominating conventi on. AMBUSHeD BY MOONSHINERS. Bevenue Oficers Have a Hot Fight at Runnet Bag, Va. BLUEFIELD, W. Va., July 20.—Deputy Collectors Feetz and Wilson, with a posse of men, were ambushed yesterday at Runnet Bag, Franklin County, Va., by moonshiners. The officers returned the fire, and & thirty minutes’ fight took place, when the moonshiners rei uty Marsbal Fitzwulter was shot through the arm, and three of the officers’ horses were riddled with bullets. It is that three of the moonshiners were killed and some wounded, REFRN FORCES MY YET UNITE Bryan Democracy Very Offensive. DESIRE FOR A UNION. It Causes Many of the Straight Populists to Tolerate Much Arrogance. EDITORS WHO ARE DEFIANT. Jeseph Asbury Johnsen Declares That Honest Men Will Not Be Lei by Party Deserters. Tre CArv’s HEADQUARTERS, Horen Lixperr, 81. Lous, Mo., July 20. Our delegation arrived on time at 7 o'clock this morning, all in good health and high spirits. After mingling with the perspiring crowds in several hotel lobbies and at various headquarters, and inter- viewing some notable men in Populist ranks, I now venture to say that notwith- standing the furor of the Bryanized silver men there is a fair prospect that some common ground will be found on which the real reform forces of the country, in- cluding the genuine silver men, will meet and form an henorable union. Let it at once be admitted that this view is optim- istic, If such a union shall fail of- ac- complishment it will be due to the bad tempered zeal and insulting intimidations of such men as Senator Stewartand the undisguised trading by Populist and silver men in Nebraska and Kansas. True, the patronizing attitude of the Bryan Democracy is very offensive to all self-respecting and zealous Populists, but the overmastering desire for a union of the silver forces felt by the vast majority of Populist delegates leads them to smile un- concernedly at the self-confidence of the Bryan Democrats in their new-born zeal for silver legislation, and to be tolerant of much arrogance which would otherwise evoke quick resentment. There is an element to be reckoned with before substantial concessions will be made to Bryan by Yopulists which at present is receiving little consideration. I refer to the Reform Press Association, composed o! Populist editors and publish- ers. Very liberal concessions to the Bryanites will bring financial ruin to a majority of these men and humiliation and a sort of moral defeat to them all. Stubborn and intelligent resistance will of necessity come from these men to any rash, headlong and ‘inconsiderate con- cessions made to Bryan Democracy. They will have not only right and dig- | nity on their side, but the future growth and ultimate success of the People’s party. Also men of spirit, of deep convictions, of determined purpose, who fight in self- defense as well as for the cause, which for years has demanded and freely received almost unexampled sacrifices and pinch- ing privations, will not meekly retire on the approach of an arrogant, half-defeated foe, especially as they see at the head of the advancing Bryanites a desérting Weaver, a sneering Stewart, with trading office-holders and office-seexers at their heels. With this hurried glance over the field of action I close for further observa- tions. JosEPH ASBURY JOHNSON. e JONES AT THE HELM. Presents a Plan of Divislon by Which He Hopes to Ensnare the Populists. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 20.—Senator Jones of Arkansas, who is engineering the Bryan boom, was receiving all the merning in his headquarters at the Planters’ Hotel a number of the more prominent Populists who desire Bryan’s nomination by their convention. The proposition which Jones advances is this: In return for the Popu- list and silver Republican support one member of each party will be placed on the Democratic National Executive Com- mittee. In the States where the Populists greatly outnumber the Democrats the Populists are to control the nominations tor Congress and State officers. In other States, whera the strength of the two par- ties is more uniform a satisfactory ar- rangement will be made with respect to the State Congressional tickets, the pur- pose in each being to secure the election of free-silyer representatives to the House. The scheme finds great favor with such Populists as Jones has consulted. Jones insists that not only shall Bryan be nomi- nated but Sewall as well. He refuses to entertain any proposition that looks to the nomination of Bryan and the repudia- tion of the Democratic nominee for the second place on the ticket. Senator Jones sent for Jerry Simpson, with other Populist leaders, and explained to him something in detail of the propo- sals and plans be bad to submit. Goy- ernor Stone of Missoari was present, also T. M. Patterson, head of the contesting Coloraa o delegation for seats in the Popu- list convention. Senator Jones said that the !mgornnl thing was that the cam- paign should be conducted not only har- moniously, but unitedly by all the silver forces, and to that end he pledged him- self, should the convention in St. Louis this week indorse or nominate Bryan and Sewall, to appoint as members of the Democratic National Executive Committee in charge of the campaign a representa- tive each of the Populisis and National Silver parties. The adopting of this, it was explained, would be that these repre- sentatives, together with one of the Demo- cratic party on the executive committee, could go to States where it was necessary to make an adjustment of local matters growing out of the division of voters and execute that adjustment with satisfaction 3]:11 parties; and it would be binding on Governor Stone, it is said, added his in- dorsement to the pledge by Senator Jones. This conference lasted an hour or more, and a knowledge of what occurred and the promise made had an exhilarating ef- fect upon the effort to secure the indorse- ment or nomination of Bryan by the Pop- ulist conventio: The Kansas ation was the first to hold a meeting and go on record regard- ing its choice for President. The expres- sion, however, was only informal, inas- much as only thirty-two ot the eighty-two delegates from tiie State were present. Twenty-eight of them were for Bryan and Sewall, three for Bryan but oa)poud to Sewall, and one in favor of independen nomination with consolidation of electorst This latter tleman stated, however. that he wo Patronizing Attitude of the not oppose the majority o,l | | the delegation and would go with them to make it unanimous. Nearly every one wanted a Popaulist platform, but there was one delegate who dld not want to run the risk of not mominating Bryan, and said that if he could not get a reasonable *)lnlorm he would take the Chicago plat- lorm as well as the nominees. Senator Peffer said he saw no better way to unite the entire free-silver vote e THE REFORM PRESS. Members Determine to Assert Their Rights at a Meeting of the Assoclation. members of the Reform Press Association met in the St. James Hotel this afternoon. Presidenr Paul Vandervoort of Omaha was in tHe chair. Secretary Roselle announced that fourteen applications for membership y were on file, These were acted upon at once and the names added to the roll. President Vandervoort announced that owing to the small attendance no matters of legislation would be taken up, and stated that another meeting would be held to-mérrow. An informal discussion fol- lowed. The sentiment was strong that the association should insist upon fuller rec- ognition by the party leaders in the drait- ing of the platiorm and the selection of candidates. Secretary Roselle, who is also secretary of the press committee in charge of the al- lotment of press seats in the convention, assured those present that a liberal distri- bution of admission tickets would be made to the association. This assurance quieted the uneasiness of some of the members who have been complaining of a lack of attention by the press committee. - MUST BECOME A POPULIST. Otherwise the California Delegates Cannot Support Bryan of Nebraska. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 20.—The Califor- nia delegation to the Populist Convention has issued an open letier to the Demo- | cratic Presidential nominee, W.J. Bryan, | urging him to go before the country as the nominee of the Populist party. It saysin | part: “If you will accept the nomiration of | the People’s party, declaring yourself a Populist, you will become a leader to whom will rush every reiormer, be he sil- verite, Democrat or Republican; and rot only be elected yourseif, but also elect the Congress and lawmaking power. It is the opportunity of your life, if taken advan- | tage of, and will, like Lincoln with the Republicans, send your name down to his- | tory as a savior of our country by means of Populism. If you do not do 1t we must, *in defense of our principles, put another nominee in the field. Can you thus be elected ?” SEts BRYAN MEN CONFER. Speakers Urge the Importance of Nominating the Statesman From Nebraska. ST. LOUIS, Mo., July 20.—The Bryan element held a meeting at a late hour this aftern con, which was attended by mem- bers of the most prominent Populists in the city. Among those present were Sen- ator Stewart of Nevada, ex-Congressman Harris of Kansas, General Weaver of Iowa, | Senator Allen of Nebraska, ex-Congress- man Jerry Simpson of Kansas, Captain Kolbof Alabama, Delegate Quinn of Wash- inston and Thomas Mg Patterson of Colo- | rado. | The importance of nominating Mr. Bryan was urged upon the meeting by several of the speakers. Some of the Southern men who spoke and whbo are known personally to object to Mr. Bryan’s | nomination frankly admitted that his | indorsement by the convention would be satisfactory to their people. Mr. Harris of Kansas asserted that a majority of the delegates favor Mr. Bryan | and that in Kansas he will secure 90 per cent of the Democratic vote ahd prac- tically all of the bolting Republicans and Populists. Other gentlemen assert that the Populists would generally vote for Bryan whether this convention indorsed bim or not. It was finally decided that a special con- mittee should be appointed to visit the several State delegations and that every means should be used to promote his in- terest. e Will Elect McKinley. PHILADELPHIA, Pa., July 20.—A business man’s general campaign commit. tee has been started in this city for the purpose of promoting the election of Mec- Kinley. The projectors who are well known hereabouts and business men ciaim that the replies received from the circular inviting co-operation indicate that 5000 names will be enrolled here by the end of this week. Similar organizations are to ll‘Je effected in all the principal cities of the nion. Western Tennis Champion. nip Games. CHICAGO, Iur, July 20.—The Neel brothers won the Western tennis cham- pionship in doubles, defeating the Wrenn brothers. The score was 6—3, 6—0, 6—3. To-morrow, weather permitting, Carr B. 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TAINTED BLOOD—Impure blood, due to seri- ous private disorders, curries myriads of SOFa- producing germs. Then come sore throat, pimples, copper-colored spots, uicers in mouth, old sores and falling nair. You can sevea trip to Ho: Springs by writiag for *Blood Book t the old physiclans the * HUDSON MEDICAL INSTITUTE, Stockton, Market and Ellis Sts. SAN FRANCISCO, CAL. LADELPHA SHE €. STAMPED ON A SHOB MEANS STANDARD OF MERIT. BLOCKADE SALE NO MISREPRESENTATION! Tt is easy enough to advertise a sale and sell in- ferior shoes cheap, but such actions are always found out, and the’ old maxim, ‘Honesty is the best policy,” is the ouly legitimate way 0f doing busfness ~ We have been in business for years and our square dealings have made our business «hat 1t1s. Now we advertise a blockade sale. We are compeiled to do it, and when we say we &re sell- ing barzains our customers believe us. We have never deceived them, and they have confidence in us. This week we are selling bicycle shoes cheaper than they were ever offered in this city. Jusi_ think, Gents’ Kangaroo Low Cut Bleycie Bhoes, uniined, with flexible soles, reduced to 81 85; they retail elsewhere for $2 50 and Gents’ Kanzaroo Bicycle Lace Shoes reduced to $2. Such Pprices prove we are selling cheap. School Is about opening, and we are prepared to sell shoes at bedrock pricesMisses’ Dongola Kid Button Shoes, with spring_heels and_ patent- lcasher tips, sizes 11 to 2, reducea to 85c. Misses' Soiid _Wearing Pebble Grain Button, with eprin; heels, double soles an sole-leather tips, sizes 11 10 2, reduced to 85¢. 856c. Ladies’ Extra Fine Rus- set Goat Oxfords, banc: turned soles. pointed or narrow square toes and tips; no tacks or nails: latest styles; every pair guaranteed; reduced for this week' from $2 to $1 25. i Can you afford to pay $2 15 0r a firsi-class arti- cle? 1 5o here is & ch Ladies' Russet Cioth Southern Ties. The kid is chrome tanned, and is &s s0ft as used in a glove; the brown cloth tops are made of the best material and will not fade; the soles are full hand-turned and re- quire no treaking in. The toes are either razor toes and tips or narrow square toes and tips. All sizes and widths: siylish nobbv Southern Ties. sold below cost. Price $215: sold regularly for $3. A Country orders solicited. B Send for New lLllustrated Catalogus Address B. KATCHINSKI, PHILADELPHIA SHOE cCoO., 10 Third Street, San b‘rnnch?!-‘ S THE VERY BESY ONE Tu EXAMINE your eyes and fit them 0 Spectacles and Eye- four ounce bag of, Black-~ ‘well’s Durham. Buy & bag