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VOL. XIII. ! l ? | | 21 8 21 i S 3C V I 2^ 1 2 i WHITES MUST KI LE It the Keynotes of the Democratic Convention in West Virginia. EX-SENATOR DAVIS AGREES llut Think* It Would lit) lloHt Not to Foree the Ihhuo .IuhJ at TIiIh Time. Davit*' WIhIk-h UWMICtl ?*? HlllUi A dispatch from l'urkersburg, VN a. Va., says the Democratic State convention was jf session two hours Wednesday afternoon and almost three hours Wednesday night without reaching the regular order of business, which was left over until Thursday. Awaiting the report and the platform the time was devoted to oratory, muoh of which was In favor of a dintlnctly "white man's party." It Is stated that while Henry Q. Davis favors the so-called "Lily White" policy, he does not consider It expedient to insert such a plank in the platform at this time. It Is c irrently reported that he and otheis have received telegrams Lorn members of the natt nal committee and other leaders, specially In New York, that such a pi&nk In the platform would have a bad effect In doubtful States at this time. The committee on resolutions Is believed to be opp< sed to inserting such a plank In this convention. It Is reported that two members refused to desist In deference to the wishes of Mr. Davis and that the convention was held over until Thursday in the hope of preventing a "Lily White" minority report. W. K. Thompson of Huntington and State Senator John Co nwell of Hampshire are tonight the most pro/ minont. nandirlntAn for fhn numlnot f >vt tuv uvuuiimuiuu for governor. The convention did not meet under suoh harmonious, conditions an had been anticipated,/ pecially for minor places on the ticket. The delegates were still disposed to subordinate everything to the desire of aiding Henry G. Davis in carrying his own State for the national tloket, but there were differences of opinion as to "what was best for Davis," and as to how things should be done even after it was decided what was wanted. The wigwam's seating capacity of 2,700 was taken with standing room in demand when the convention was called to order by Ool. Thos B. Davis, a brother of the v!ce presidential candidate, and ch&rman of the Suite committee, who ann u teed John T. McGraw of Graf; on as temporary chairman. Mr. McGraw said, among other things: "The record of President Roosevelt's administrati 11 Is or.e of promises broken and oonvenants unfulfilled. Wm. MoKluley cauterized the wounds of the Olvil war, wiped out by the last vestige of seotional bate and rancor, only to have them reopened by Theo HAL SPEC To r inch Manila Coi This sale r in. Fast color Li stripes. Sold at \ and 30 in. fancy stripes. Sold t 1 in Fancy Lawn! tures, solids, fa Good values at . J and 32 in. cori Muslins, elegan Sold at 15, 18 ai Lace an One big lot These are not seconds bnt all fi Twill pay you to buy for future Th HA] dore ltoosevelt, in bieukintf bread under the national roof with one whom ! God had not made us his social equal; ' In imposing upon southern people men of like color as their public servants and political peers, and in attempting, by a plank in his party's platform, to disfranchise southern representatives and nullify southern votes in the elec toral college." On reas embling In the evening the conventien Indulged in a long continued demonstration as Former Senator Davis entered the wigwam. Mr. Davis thanked the c invention for Its hear y greeting and hoped its harmony and enthusiasm would continue until November, lie said in part: "I cannot refrain from anexpre sion of my gratification at this large and enthusiastic convention of Democrats, showing as it does the same spirit of unity and determination In West Virginia that pervades the Democracy throughout^all sections of the country. Out nation standard bearer, Judge Parker, will on the 10th day of this month be formally notified of his nomination, and in the acceptance thereof will naturally give his view upon the questions at Issue in the campaign. A week later 1 will be notified at White Sulphur Springs of my nomination for the office of vice president, and at that time it will be my duty to gi\e some expression of my views on political issues, it is therefore, 1 think, my duty both to our candidate for the presidency and | to our party that 1 should not now enter into a discussion or the Issues." As Mr. Davis was concluding some one yelled, 4'Ilurrali for a white man's party," when Mr. Davis replied: 441 certainly agree with you on 1 lie white man proposition." Then followed a rousing demonstration that listed some moments. The convention on Thursday nominated State Senator John Cornwall for governor and endorsed John T. McGraw for United States senator to suoceed Nathan B. Scott. The proceedings throughout appeared to be in accordance with the wishes of Henry G. Davis, the Drmocrat'o candidate for vice-president. There is no question about the convention being almost unaiiim uis'y In favor of the "white supremacy" proposition, and i/ftt. A<r. f.ho auAoi ?rv# M - I i * j xjv wv vnw a v,vjuca j uI in l , 1/ttVIS lb WHM kept out of the platform, receiving only 87 votes out of 074. Mr. Davis did not attend the convention Thursday, but was busy at his hotel in arranging for the camS&ign. He remained there until Frlay night in conference with slate committeemen,candidatesaDd others. While there were "free for all" contests for minor places on the state Lickt t, the control of the party machinery was said to be involved in the head of the t'eket. John T. McG a v, member of the national committee for West Virginia, was opposed by former Ghvernor MoOorkle, Joseph Chilton and others, who had concentrated on W. R. Thompson as the'r favorite for governor. Colonel McG raw first favored John F. Holt, who was the Democratlo candidate for governor -our >ears ago. In the interest of c L. E IAL S make room for ds, sold at (?1-4 awns, fancy figur ; 0 l-4c. This so Organdies, flow* it 10 cents. Th 3, black and whil ncy figures and i 10c. This sale led and fancy 4- 1 ~ i t |5<juus?extra nd 20ir. This sal id Muslin Curtain: Portieres, be t of Embroidery rst class goods. Many other i use. anking our many friei L Tj. harmony Judge Holt refused to be a cum Hate. Colonel McGraw tlnally selected Senator John Cornwall for the head of the ticket. It required three exciting ballots to nominate Cornwall. In tills contest former Senator Davis was entirely neutral. Chairman Dailey had no sooner tlnlshcd reading the platform than cries were heard, "Where is the white man's plank?" George Byrne offered an amendment to the unanimous report which added the "white man's plank" that had been so much talked about during the week and an animated discussion began on that issue. The Byrne amendment was as follows: "We believe that the destinies of West Virginia should and must be shaped and controlled by the white people of the state and while we disclaim any purpose to do any Injustice whatever to the negro population, yet weaunounce without reserve our llxed purpose to preserve, in every conservative and constitutional way, the social and political supremacy of our own race believing that by the frank avowal and consumation of such purpose alone can racial contention and conflicts be pei manently avoided." Byrne made a strong speech in sup port of his amendment, showing that such action had b. en taken by some states bordering on West Virginia as would cause an invasion of negroes into this state, especially during elec Uoqh and subsequently muke s clal conditions dangerous. Ubalrinan Dalley replied, admitting the condition that confronted tiie state, but in tiie interest of the national ticket, lie insisted that this was) not the time fur such action. He referred to the mlm-d schools and other onditions in Indiana, New York, New Jersey ai.d Ck>nneoticut as the doubtful states that were wanted for Parker and Davis and in which the oolored vote was a fac' or. Dalley, who is tiie neighbor of Davit, made a strong appeal for obedience to the wishes of the vice-presidential nomiuee. As soon as Dalley concluded, many were so king to speak, but they were stopped by the previous question being ordered. The amrndment was defetted, yeas, 87; nays, 916. Many of those voting announced, "We favor the amendment, but vote*, 'nay.' " The platform as offered was then adopted. The Negro flunk. The Portsmouth Star says in the North tte negro part of the Republican platform Is aim st taking care of Itself for the Democrats. That is, the Democrats need not do anything more than urge the negroes to take the position the lUxsivelt policy suggests to them and the Democratic candidates will get the white voles by thousands on the issue of elevating the negro. The crusade for the negro was se.tied in the state of New .Ter. sey by tbe outrage on the farmer's young wife near Burlington by three negro tramps. New Jersey is not particularly fond of President Boos 3velttm any plea, but on the plea for negro supremacy that ooe case settled the question with the average voter. X)N WAY, S. 0.. TH SUCI ALE Fall Stock we : cents. - 4 l-2c es and lie - - 4 l-2c ers and is Sale 7 cts. ;e mixa 4 M m r* HI - - - 81-2 striped values, e - - - 13 ets. 5, $1.00 values, t antiI'uI Patterns, goes with this s things not here mentioned will g ids for their liberal p< BUCE r WH WVVH WW MYAN JS LOYAL. Wall Irings Message from Him to Judge Parker at Esopus. THE DIVISION IN WISCONSIN. The Hpooiter and ljat'ol lotto Hquabblo In that State at Leant Make It Debatable Ground for DcmooratN. Edward C. Wall of Wiscons. and Mrs. Wall were the guests of Ju *ge Parker Wednesday. They are en route to Europe. Mr. Wall brought a cordial message direct from Wm. J. j Bryan, assuring Judge Parker that he is heartily with the ticket and will place himself at the disposal of the Democratic natioual committee to do everything in his power to Insure party success this fall. Mr. Bryan breakfasted with Mr. Wall at the latter's home in Milwaukee July 23rd and they spent several hours together. Mr. Wall said today that Mr. Bryan had been misunderstood in the east and that the feeling toward him Is unfortuna'e. Continuing, he said: "Bryan is a Democrat and never will be anything else. While differ-1 ing on some questions from delegates In the St. Louis convention he real'/.es that these questions were ruled upon and has accepted the decision. He is satisfied with the platform adopted and thinks, all circumstances considered, the platform is for the best Interests of the party at large. 1 will net attempt to say that he has abandoned any of the principles he advocated in bis campaign, but he thinks i-nai, ii ne was right lie will eventually be vindicated. That, however, will not turn him from what he believes to be the duty of every Democrat to support the platform and the ticket of the party. HHYAN'8 ADMIRATION. "The admiration Mr. llryan has for Judge Parker Is not halfhearted. He said to me that Judge Parker's telegram to the convention showed courage and that a man who could so bravely confess his convictions Is a suitable standard bearer for the party and one that every Democrat can endorse and support with credit to himself." Mr. Wall was asked about the report that Mr. Bryan while supporting the ticket, would not speak directly In favor of Judge Parker's election. He said emphatically: "That Is not true, and I want you to quote me as saying so. Mr. Bryan was twice given a commission to lead the Democratic party and at the St. Louis convention he surrendered his position of command. But In surrendering that be abandoned none of his party fealty. Again, 1 want to say he is a Demoorat in every sen'ie of the word." Judge Parker was greatly interested in the Wisconsin situation. Mr. Wall told him that while the State under normal conditions gives 20,000 plu U118DAY, AUGUS1 V C CO SUMM offer these extr 28 in. Niclier material, 2 66 in White 0 30 in. Cream 1 Twenty-eight i value at 50 Twenty-eight t Waistings, Champagm This sale, A crronf fll a -m- ^ a. v V kj a < his sale 69c; $1.2. $5.00 value, this ale. One big lo 0 at these extremely low prices. itronage, we are, 1 co: rality to the Republicans, the breach between the Lafullette and the "stalwart" factions is of such a nature < that it cannot be healed, lie expresse 1 the belief that if the Democrats who supported Gov. Lafullette , iwu yenrs ago ior me purpose or ad- ( ministering a rebuke to the faction ! headed by Senator l^oooner and Con- | gressman Babcock re arn to the party, s there la no doubt tha , the Democratic State ticket will be elected. WISCONSIN SITUATION. Discussing the division in Wiacon- s sin's Republican ranks, Mr. Wall said that while the two factions have i named the same set of electors, the law : enacted a few years ago to take advantage of a break In the Democratic par- 1 ty would now work against' the Re- < publicans. Under this law the same i name cannot^appear twice on the bal- < lot. The electors wl!l be placed on t the ballot over the ticket of the "stal- 1 warts" or over the Lafollete faction. Whichever faotion wins this distlnc* c tion said Mr. Wall, will get the vote i of the party man who always vote the straight ticket, but if a representative t of the other faction wants to cast his | ballot for the Republic in electors and 1 his own State ticket, it will be neces- ' sary for him to place a cross before r the name of every person on the ticket for whom he desires to vote. Mr. Wall expressed the belief that this tight will cause a defection lo the Democratic ticket. "At any rate," he continued," Wiscons in must at least L>e counted as one of tne doubtful States." Among the prominent visitors expected at Rosemount tomorrow are Senator Jos. W. Bailey of Texas, National Committeeman H. D. Clayton and Col. E. L. Russell of Alabama. Col. Russell Is general solicitor for the Mobile and Ohio Railroad. Bevon IjIvcm UoHt. A dispatch from Halifax, N. S., says that in trying to reach the shore iu a small tender from a stranded y&cht on Thursday evening, sftven of 1 eight persona in the boat were drowned 1 through the capsizing of the little] craft. Mr. Vedlto of Bear river was ^ the only one saved. The dead as far c as can be learned are: George Leach, 1 46, manager of a woolen mill, Nason- 1 vllle, It. I ; Capt. Chas. Ilersey, Dig-. * by; Mis Vedlto, 30, Digby; Mrs. O'ltellley, 40, supposed to be a New | York woman; her son age 1 13 and also . a daughter. The name of the other victim ooiiiiot be ascertained. The ( act 1 lent occurred in Annapolis bar. near Bear Island. The yacht which j the unfortunate people let t was the ' Ouida, owned by Commodore Irving of the Digby Yacht club and was In ( charge of Capt. Charles Her-ey. Sho 1 left Digby at 7 o'clock Thursday morn- * log for Pinckeny's point, at the mouth of Bear river t> take out a party of American tourists who were camping in that vicinity. It appears that whe. the yaoht grounded on the bar a half mile from land, all occupants of < the yaoht got on bjard their tender ' and began to row toward shoro. The < little boat was swamped by her heavy 1 load. I 1 11, 1904. I >JVVP, ER Q( aordinary values Zephyr, beautifi !5c value. This rgandy; sold for Lawn, worth 12 l*2i inch Persian Silk ic. This sale o thirty-four in. I corded and , 1.1 l fir 4i J3U1U Ut 1U, &0 tJ 9, 13, 20, 23 ai aughter, but th< 5 vaules, this sa sale, $3.89.: >t of Lace, all in Don't miss this opportunity. ( YOURS VERY TRUL1 MPA TO 00 TO UANAS8A3. Ool. liorliort Ihhuoh Orders Governing Preparation for Trip. The Second regiment of State militia will leave this State on the 2nd of September for Manassas. The provisional regiment will be commanded oy Col. I). O. Herbert of Orangeburg ind will consist of eight companies from his own regiment and four from the Third regiment. Orders for the Kirst regiment have not yet been lamed. Col. Herbert has Issued the followng general order governing the prepirat ions for the trip: rar. 1 The Second regiment of Infantry (8. C. V. T.), provisional, -vill leave home stations for the Majassas, Va., encampment and raanoejvres on September 2nd, 11)04, and the organization will be as follows, riz: "First?The Held oillcers and the mtlre regimental statT of the Second 'egiment will be expected to go. "Second The company organization will be as follows, viz: Companies A, B, C, I), E, F, O, 1, K and V! of the Second regiment, S. O. V. P., and Companies G and II of the L'hlrd regiment, S. C. V. T. "Par. II?Oillcers and men will vear the khaki service uniform complete In all particulars, and they will (o fully armed and equipped. Company commanders will see that men tre fully uniformed, and will at ono ,ake steps to get any missing parts of mi forms, such as regulation chevrons, lat bauds, cross rfties, etc., which they /vlll have to order from some uniform louse. "Par. Ill? No ammunition of any chid whatever will be carried by the <roops. Baggage will not be allowed ,o exceed the Held allowance as llxed py the United States army regulations; and captains will at once see that all arms and accoutrements are n proper condition. Care should be Aken that all men have stout, easy ind comfortable shoes suitable for narcblng. "Par. IV?Company commanders will push the drilling in extended >rder until all officers and men are >roficlent In this drill. This is of utnost importance and must be attendid to at once. "Par. V?This regiment will be a >ortion of the second division, or the 'Brown arqoy," and the service unlorm alone will be worn while on luty. "Par. VI?The officers of the field ind staff will carry their horses with diem from their home stations. "Par. VII?Bach company must sarry at least 40 men besides oflloers, ind captains will see that each man carries a bedtick or sack. Straw will je Issued at camp." Further detailed instructions will 30 Issued later. Killed by Hon-ln-I.aw. B. Varnell, who was highly esteemid, was killed near Tarboro, N. C., Tuesday afternoon in an encounter with his son-in-law, Joe Phillips. The latter, Is under arrest. There are no particulars. * ^ u l*HI?Nlt*BN 4.NY 30DS !5* % il shirtwaist * Sale - - - 13 c tUc, tills sale 1 c. This sale 8 e Mull. Good 37 1 ^aney White stripes and 0 and 40cts id 25 cents. 3y must go. le 85c. i this sale. ome early and get your pick. r, NY. TAKES HIS OWN LIFE. Mr. Duvlil I*. Venter, of tireeuvllle, Hhoote HluiMeir. A special dispatch to The State says: At 0 o'clock Thursday morning at his country residence near that city, 1). P. Veruer, master In equity of Greenville county, killed himself Instantly by shooting himself In the head with a double barrel shot-gun, as the supposed result of temporary aberration on account of ill health. The tragedy occurred In his bedroom while Mr. Verner was in the room alone. When found after the report of the gun, the body was across the bed with the left side of the head blown almost completely otT. During the night the gun had stood In a corner of the room. The community was shocked by the distressing news and sympathy for the stricken family was spontaneous as it was general. He was one of the most popular and painstaking of alljGreenville's county officials and has filled the master's office of the oounty with eminent satisfaction for a period of 17 years, his repeated elections testifying to the universally high esteem in which he was held. He was in his offloe Wednesday and in the afternoon was driving about the city. Mr. "Verner was born in Ooonee county, his youth being spent at the home of his parents near Walhalla. He received the usual education given at the country schools and as a young man read law in Walhalla where he was admitted to the bar. Later he moved to Greenville where he practiced law until elected to the office of master of Greenville county in 1887. Judge Verner served faithfully in this capacity for 17 years and had he lived would have tjeen the occupant of this offloe for 22 consecutive years, having been chosen to serve another four years. He is survived by a wife and two daughters. He was 50 years old and is one of a family of 11 children, nine of which survive him. No funeral arrangements have as yet been made. KIIImI t?V Iilahlnln? A special to The State from Greenville &ays news reached here from Maul* dins of the killing of John P. Clark and Charles B. Garrett, farmers, by lightning near that village Monday afternoon. Another farmer, George Thompson, was standing by and re* celvod serious injuries. Physicians say he will probably die. The two farmers were sharpening tools on a grindstone when the boltstruok. They were killed Instantly, their bodies being badly burned and their clothing literally torn from them. A peculiar freak of the lightning wa9 the deatruc tlon of a bee gum about tlve feet from where the men were killed. Every bee in the hive was killed by the same bolt that killed the two farmers and seriously injured another. Thk men who are guilty of the foul murder at Kutawyille should be punished to the full extent of the law. ill ME'"JH ii if i?P. > %+ -M *' ^Hs11 ?': ~ ' JjL * -' ''W ' ' ." .1 HI ts. 1 3 i I ts. 2 i i X "i 2c J| TO | M m wv ; " ??'i v\1 i m I ) i j RUSSIAN ASS ASS || I The Fearful DeathVOU a(? I 'antoi'is to* M m Aloxau The record of reeeui . ^ Q In Russia Is a remarks " " M March 13, 1881, Kmpero was slain iQ a manner flUunu- ^ of Minister Plehve. . q ||| # M. Slplaglnne, the * ' ; ^ Phlehve, was assassiLatcst Style ;^ named BalmaschotT^ hsTON ES V'<* a month ago, on Ju*jqS jfl " koft was killed by a . fl Emperor Alexande*cat M vpeated attempts onnat>ic price^B ^ of wbloh the guard r<r 8a)()9Incn. TOl^g palace was blown up? Gnsque, anally assassinated. If^nway, a ceremony in honor (j jJt ment on Sunday, anqnta his palace In a sleigi _____Jfl at the home of a relat passing by the Cathe- , threw a bomirCI hind the vehicle aTO > sacks. The emperor * speaking to the bom' V - ^ n second mlssiU cxploc. tore off bbth of the le* . below the knees ;fcid kre^Vv other ways. Severs' a by V ed outright, and bly; Hnveral Stw. was Injured in a maun, the fourteenth emperor. So many ol 'itltutlon of the V?v$) escort were hurt that It 1th to deprive before aid wa? given trfylilolyHJ1 without lie was driven to his palace in a sit his injured legs being held higher t^ bis head, but no further effort jcos* staunch the How of blood being mar reHis death followed in a few ho*ttons The man who threw the bomb^p^" died. Four other men and two'wi^' were convicted of participation crime, and all save one woma BV i executed, she being lmpriso J life. The Emperor Alexandei ATS M ination was in the same yei ' '' ' -ifSft of President (larlleld. r Rn JMH Tiibune. jgfi! X V ^ Oat to Pleor^# Thomas Young, keep' S|jg ed States reservation rgr was cut to plecec Tin AB about 2 o'clock V? Bo wen. Howen bad been^R^^^S^v. the reservation, and the tro said to have arisen over the ment between Young and th? The crime was committed on ervation and the negro Is still * on the grounds. There is a largt of Waco and IirOmen citizens asa^y. , 1 the soldiers to capture the raifrro. The last report Is that Young Is grow weaker, and It is thought he will not live. Young married a prominent young lady since he has been keeper of the reservation. 4 ijjrncbed by Mob. jj>. 4 f Andrew Dudley, a negro boy about ' 14 years of age, who attempted criminal assault upon two little white girls near Greenfield, Nelson count*, < Thursday, was taken from a oy'n- / stable while enroute for jail on a train I by a mob near Afton, Thursday after- 3 noon, and carried to thewtffta, where, I it is presumed he wasjfoutbed, i J