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The San Francisco call., 1904-12-11
MRS. LANGTRY
Is NO LONGER
A FAVORITE
Once Popular ACTRESS
Sailing Upon Sea
of Trouble.

LONDON, Dec. 10.-The fact that Sir
Henry de Battle. whose eldest son mar
ried Mrs. Langtry, will soon have an
other handsome daughter-in-law, has
set society to asking how this develop
ment will affect the Jersey Lily, whose
lot, just at present, is far from being
an enviable one. Hugo de Battles
younger brother has become engaged
to the. beautiful Violet Wood. who is
almost as well known to American as
to English society women.
Notwithstanding the extent to
which she once had the world at her
feet. Mrs. Langtry is now sorrowfully
watching the sea Of admiration and
worship -recede from her. And the Bit
terness of her disappointment is leav-
ing it's mark upon her.
Her beautiful home in Chelsea has
been given up, all the treasures with
which it was crowded have been sold
off and she has taken apartments at
the Savoy Hotel to remain in the CEN
ter of things.
AS if to supplement these private
troubles, Mrs. Langtry has been re-
turning from race meetings with sto-
ries of continued losses.
1t was the opening night Of her last
fortnight's tour that brought to Mrs
Langtry what seemed to her to be the
last straw. Used as she always has
been when opening" in the provinces
or in London to be overwhelmed with
letters and kilograms from old friends
she waited in vain for word from them
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-11
SAVED ALL HIS MONEY
FOR HANDSOME COFFIN
When He Died, However, Relatives
Got Plain One and Divided
His Wealth

MOSCOW, Dec. 10.-In a plain deal
coffin carried on tradesman's cart the
body of Dmitri Ragoskin, aged 104
years. was to-day borne to its last rest
at Kharkoff Very different was the
funeral planned by Ragoskin for him
self For the last seventy years every
penny he saved went into a fund.
which was to remain intact until the
day of his death in order to provide
him with the most magnificent funeral
possible When Ragoskin died his rela-
tives sold the gorgeous coffin and silk
en- shrouds and divided among them
selves the $4,000 accumulated for the
funeral.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-11
ALHAMBRAMAY
SOON FALL.
Structure Near Ruin

GRANADA, Dec. 1o.-It was no mere
alarmist report, which was sent out
from this country few days ago. re-
garding the condition of the world-fam-
GUS Alhambra. The cracks which
have appeared in it's walls are serious.
and it would not be surprising If the
historic building be overtaken by the
same fate which befell the Campanile
at Venice. 1t might easily be saved by
prompt action on the part of the Span
ish Government, but there is little hope
that such action will be taken. Official
dom, for years, has neglected the AL
hambra in a fashion which would have
outraged Washington Irving. and the
present condition of the wonderful
monument of Moorish elegance and
grandeur is merely the natural result
A curious feature of the Alhambra is
a memento of the assistance rendered
by the English in driving the French
out of Spain park of English elms
covers the approach. This was a pres
ent from the Duke of wellington. who
sent the trees over from England to
Ferdinand VII after the grateful mon
arch had made over Spanish estate to
the English general.
In 1921 the ancient pile was shattered
by an earthquake. That so much of it
has survived so many vicissitudes is
striking evidence of the consummate
mastery of the old Moorish builders.
Enough of it's original lavish splendor
is still to be seen to make 1t easily
understood whence arose the popular
belief that it's great founder, Ibn-el-
Ahmar. dealt in magic.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-11
SHE BLENDS CON1MERCIALISM AND CHARITY
Rc6ey Flight Of Stairs Up "Ier Maesys Palace"

to all around her. She visits the local
schools and distributes quantities of
chocolate and toys to the younger
children. On market days she goes
into the towns of Chelmsford and Rom
ford and takes a keen interest in all
that Is going on, especially in the sale
and purchase of agricultural produce.
SEES POINTS OF INTEREST.
! Mrs. Ropynge visited Lady War
wicks training home for young women
at Dunmow and was highly pleased
with the provision that had been made
for turning out these women fit and
competent housekeepers. She expressed
a hope that Lady Deerhurst might one
day be able to direct q similar institu-
ton.
This hustling American matron has
seen more of Essex during the few
weeks she has been there than her
daughter has been able to in the years
she has been in England Mrs.
Bonynge has motored to all the places
of interest in the county, including
Claybury Lcnatic Asylum, which is
supposed to be the most perfect insti-
NuNiOA VI llo hlliu III GuIOpe. Sne mas
seen DR.. Barnardo's homes at Barking
side and General Booths farm for the
submerged tenth at Hadleigh. She
went on to Osea Island, where the ex-
brewer Charrington is endeavoring to
convert aristocratic topers. She also
visited the old inn at Chigwell and saw
the old room where Dickens spent so
many pleasant evenings. Mrs. Bonynge
is so pleased with all the surround
ings in Essex that she expressed hope
she could make it her permanent home
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-11
SANG al ais Oun E,1nernI

VIENNA, Dec. 1O.-Herr Paul Turon
of Teschen, in Austrian Silesia, sang
hymn at his own burial yesterday
He had intoned the hymn into phon-
ograph shortly before his death and di-
rected that it should be reproduced at
his funeral service.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-11
I,eopold Buys Riviera Estate.

NICE, Dec. 10.-King Leopold of Bel
gium has bought from it's proprietor
the Hotel du Cap d'Antibes, a charm
ing Riviera estate of twenty-four acres,
extending from the Cap d'Antibes road
on the north to the sea on the south.
The estate comprises a large but unfin-
ished villa. which was begun thirty
years ago. Only the first floor is built,
but the King probably will complete 1t.
The San Francisco call., 1904-12-11
FRENCH SCIENTISTS TURN
A RADISH INTO A POTATO
Remarkable Feat Accomplished by
the Use of a Solution OF
Glucose.
PARIS. Dec. 1O.-ExDerts

PARIS. Dec. 10.-ExDerts OF the Pas
teur institute have just accomplished
the seeming miracle of transmitting a
radish into a potato. Their report.
which has just been made to the Acad-
eny Of Sciences. says this was done
by cultivating the humble radish In a
special solution Of glucose.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

The Democratic Convention Of last week demon
stratcd that the National I"Ily Of today is headed by
men Of brains who place the interests 81 the people,
and Democratic principles, beyond selfish interests.
The adoption Of a brand new platform with past
dead issues eliminated, Will concentrate all factions
from Maine 20 Oregon and from the great lakes 70 the
gulf on an equal and adjusted basis, bringing home
many who have heretofore r~epudiatcd The paiiy. This
convention places the Democratic forces in an attitude
III which the opposition VIII be compelled to rc,rac,
from their extravagaDt and arbitrary position, which
Is summed up III scliishncaa and a desire TO run our
government a. an empire rather than a Republic
ippplshncsS has been assumed by the Roosevelt, Root.
Hay Knox contingent, who hold the rcins Of the Re.
publican party, while craftsmanship and the unsclfsh
administration Of justice 10 the masses has been shown
by the brainy leaders Of the Democratic party. This is
a new era III the political affairs Di this, the creates,
country on Garth, and whether the party wins This
'caT or not, the forces are loined and must ere
another national campaign Is promulgated, Iiyit the
principle, Of honest Democracy upon III" hearts Of this
nation - the extent that success Will be a surety.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15
WnSSung. the Harness.
Maker aud .S0ddIer.

Having moved 10 my ncw building
on west Nrwtpn street. am now pre-.
pared ~ rxrcutc all work ~ my line
on snort notice. ! ais, keep on hand
n frat c't-s stock pf Harness, Saddle,
whip I.aprpbcs, c'c which viii al
ways br 7nld AT the lowest prices. Re
pairing given special attention.. Glvc
~" 4 cal! al my ne" place.
ions NA~sING.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

Joseph W Folk IS now a grandcr man than eyer IN
the hearts Of the yoDmanry Of Missouri. lie refused
pom, blank 10 allow his name TO be coupled "i'h The
Ns'ona! Democratic convention either a. a candidate
gr President or foI the vice Presidency lie gave a.
uI. reason that he was identified with state ISSUES
winch were Of vital interest 10 The people Of Missouri
md they had shown Their confidence IN hIm ~ the cx-
t-lt ut ASKING him 70 become then standard bearer,
md ~. him to i2norc these demands would be migrate
nj on his part, while II you'd silence the rciyiin move
men, 70, which he NOM stands, hencc he would not
consider it 70. a moment. This IS = piCal Of the back
tone demonstrated by Mr. Folk, and he is nov the
man o! the hour n Missouri.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

II isn't often IN our politics that a man can 50 I'M,
press his personality upon a great principle that vote
iOr the man Is a vote for hia calsc, and a vote against
him IS a vote against the great prlnclplc for which he
lands but such is the case IN Missouri til IS year.
The situation !, aptly described by the Putnam County
Journal, as follows: "Voting for Joe Folk for Gov
ornor is more than simply casting "A vote ipr a man. IT.
is casting a ballot for reform, for purity in public ser
eir, !Oi a true Democratic state administration,
which j., nothing less than a government I'll affairs for
the good Of all and not a iew.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

NyEt week al eyes NIL be on Missouri. The state
dominating Convention viii be held al Jefferson CITY
aId the result II that convention Will Causc nearly N
mach coumotion ia political circles asdId the Nationa.
Invention In 81. Louis las, week. The nomination
o, Ioaeyh W Folk &, a ioreaonc conclusion, but the
,@.Gcs to be incorporated IL the platform and the nam
.nl Of candidates ir other state Office, Will be spirited
but Our people can rest assured that enough pi the non
col elcnlen, Of the state will be represented n that con
vrton 10 insure 4 platform II accord with Dir Folks
Missouri Idea Cra.tci. and allies Of H.: boodler,
aud corporation hellds who are dangerous and are IN
pJlttca for commercial interests alone vii rcceiys a
h,,ck eye. while right Will prevail. and the power Of a.,
alucsl DEMOCRACY vii most a~asuycjiy triumph
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

I.rt !, De remembered that the State Committee can
Only recommend the temporary Organization TO the
democratic State Convention, says the Cole County
democrat Let the friends Of Mr.. Folk be on the
alert. Let II br understood night noW that the State
Committee cannot and shall not dictate the organiza
ror Of the convention which mcc,s here on the 18th
INST. We should not forget that tho Is the conven
Ion winch Is 10 ptOinulga'e the state platform and
nominate . Governor. The Missouri Idea" must
dominate tIi, convention, and viii. We Do not believe
tIat tie organization should be turned over 10 tie
bitter enemies 81 Vi. iolh who viii do anything IN
iIc,r r0wcr to c~omplica,e the situation aud render his
election doubtful III Hovcmbcr II II be found impos-
abl. 10 defeat his nomination.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15
The Greed of Democracy.
E,haf Uom P,r,,den| Egr,'on'1 E,H
/nangn,a/ hAheJI, geifing JsyW Mr E55cn.
Ha/ p,infibk,g 0/ Ihe Drm0r,0Il PRIV.


/na"gn,ai hdd,rn, setttng J,rtA Mr ES5cn.
Ha/ Ptiartbh5 o/Me DemoOanC |arDt
About to enter, fellow citizens, on the
exercise Of duties which comprehend every
thing dear and valuable 20 you il is proper
you should understand what deem the
essential principles Of DIR government, and
consequently those which ought 10 shape
its administration | will compress them
within the narroWest compass they viii bear,
stating the general principle, but not all is
limitations. Equal and exact justice 10 all
men, Of whatever state or pcrsuasion, re-
Iigous or political; peace connctcc and hon
est friendship with all nations. changing
alliances with none; the support 81 state
governments in all thcir right, ~ Tho most
competent administrations for our domestic
concerns and safest bulwarks against anti
republican tendencica; the preservation ot
the general government, IN it. whole consti-
tutional vigOr, as the sheet anchor Of our
peace at home and safety abroad a jealous
care of the right Of clec,ion by the pcoplc-a
mild and safe corrective Of abuse which are
Topped by the sword Of revolution where
peaceful remedies are unprovlded; absolute
acquicsccnce in the decisions Of 'hc majority
and vital principle ri republics, from which
there is no appeal but to force, the vital
principle and immediate parent Of dcepot-
ism; a well disciplined militia, oar best
reliance in peace and for the fire., moments
Of war, iii regulars may relieve them; the
supremacy Of the civil over the military
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

William Jennings Bryan has shown by his grea,
s,atesnanship and conservative action at the late Demo
cratic convention that he is one Of The grandost men
IN the country To-Day. He is not q boltcr. but "A fighter
Of brain and brilliancy.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

The developments at the Democratic convention in
II. Louis last week demonstrate that Missouri = not
lacking in presidential timber. No less than half "A
dozen OF our statesman were mentioned in connection
with both the Presidency and vice Presidency
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

Parker and Davis as the National duct and Folk and
Kubcy as tho state standard bearers, will bring Mis-
sour. up as one Of the central figure in the grca,
campaign Of 1904. They are winners.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

1.-THE Democratic platform adopted in St Louis last
week is weak, as some Of the partisan Republicans
claimed, the Roosevelt platform adopted IN Chicago
must be in The last stages of pntrefaction.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

The unexpected happened in St. Louis and now the
Teddy" platform, flied with evasiveness, is on the
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

Who wa il that remarked that Democracy had no
issues. The issues are 80 plain that the youngest voter
~ the land can understand them.
Morgan County democrat. (Versailles, Mo.) 1900-1906, 1904-07-15

ing bt'pchAr and the KAisas,t
Hpr.d daily for - x.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-06
GROVER CLEVELAND
IS DECLARED OUT
Continued From First Page
ut David b Hill had the committee on reso-

lutions. - - ~ 94 - -
uon OF the Kansas City platform Bryan
senator alley OF Texas middle
PARKER's DAUGHTER WILL BE PRESENT
MRS Charies Mercer Hall, daughter Of
has been Maninq PRESIDENT Of the
board Of lady managers OF eoposi
and incidentally the convention, Mannngs guest.
i TO me my father is the best world,
If women could vote, George Turner of Washington
the vice presdental nomination would greatest
an a or the a9G4 eapalgn One Of the washington
virtues generally added "And
It said have obtained the
O. K Of the Parker leaders candidacy
lengths ahead in the
BRYAN's SUPPORTERS DESERT
William j. Bryan, in his OF
TODAY tro1ble
The contrast between
as delegate Was srina HIS at'eaea
show in the convention His days
though Bryans headquarters did
rare intervals did the face Of capable controlling
been deserted by the leaders who
WILLIAMS DRAWS TRUST PLANK
The plank platform
Sharp Williams and accepted Judge
by David Hill and August Belmont
this declaration be changed slightly
all factions Of the convention delegates
sentng Bryan and Hearst both insisting
play important parts nominating
and not expected to weight platform
making.
All possibility Of any material
senator Dubois Of Idaho and
former Senator Frank Cannon represent
their platform these
Republican party silver
bringing the money question forward at this time
will fight the bitter end in the committee anything
looking to declaration for silver.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-06

ton by Bourke Cochran providing
that in the opinion of this delegation
a plain statement should be included
in the PLATFORM that the decision of
the people on the money issue as twice
exemplif1ed IN two elections should be
the final settlement of >the financial
question and of vital Importance in the
next general election
Referred to Senator, Hill
Mr.. Cochran said that the financial
quest1onsass presented in the last two
national platforms had been discarded
by the people, and that this decision
should be the basis of the financial
plank In the new platform. George
Ralnes, of Rochester, opposed Mr.
Cockrans motion. He argued that
there was no reason for an extremely
radical course on the plank, but said
ne had no special ideas on the question
himself, and believed that the matter
could be safely left in the hands of
Senator Hill. He moved that it be re-
ferred to Senator Hill, with power
This was adopted by vote of so to 26,
the Tammany people alone voting
against it.
Senator Grady offered a proposition
that should a resolution be introduced
to the convention proper proposing an
abrogation of the two-thirds rule and
the adoption of majority rule, New
York should oppose it. Senator Hill
remarked that he thought that matter
could be fntelligently acted upon by
Senator Grady in the committee on
rules and it was unanimously referred
to him. The meeting then adjourned
subject to the call of the chair.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-06

Smith, rules and order of business;
Martin Maginnis, resolutions; H A.
Galway, to notify the nominee for
president; j. D. Leesekamp, to notify
the nominee for vice president c. w.
Hoffman was elected national commit
teeman. Senator Gibson was, absent.
His alternate, Joseph Smith, is serv-
ing.
Harmonious Meeting Of New Workers
The meeting of the New York state
delegation today was marked by a de-
gree of harmony such as has not pre-
vailed in this delegation for several
presidential conventions. 1t was ru-
mored prior to the meeting that Tam
many had practically decided to retire
from the race, fully from it's heretofore
emphatic opposition to Judge Parker,
and this was partially confirmed by
what took place at the delegation
no objection to the selection of David
B. Hill as member of the committee
on resolutions, and this harmonious
action was repeated when State Sena-
tor Thomas f. Grady, of Tammany
Hall, was selected as the member of
the committee on rules and order of
business. Former United States Sena-
tor Edward Murphy Jr., of Troy, was
made chairman of the delegation, and
Norman E. Mack, of Buffalo, was re-
elected as national committeeman.
James w. Ridgeway, of Brooklyn, a
McCarren adherent, was unanimously
selected to represent the state on the
committee on credentials.
The only spice injected into the
meeting was the offering of resolu
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-06

The Philippine delegates got togeth-

The Philippine delegates got togeth-
er soon after the national committee
meeting and drew UP the following
protest to the convention:
1T is understood that the national
committee will recommend the Philip
pine delegation be seated in the ma
donal convention merely as matter
OF courtesy and that the delegation be
denied the right of vote and speech
The Democratic delegation from the
Philippine islands believes that for the
good of the Democratic party and as
matter of justice to the people. of the
Philippines their voice should be heard
in the councils of the party. There is
no doubt that the Filipino people look
to the Democratic party for assist
ance. In the platform adopted in Ma
Mia April 80, 1904, and framed by DEM
ocratic representatives from every part
of the island, the people of the Philip
pines stated to the Democratic party
their grievances, their needs (partly
for unrestricted trade with the Unit
ed States and their demand for re-
dress. That platform should be con-
sidered by the national committee be-
fore 1T adopts a national plank with
respect to the Philippines. The Philip
pine delegates urge upon the conven-
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1904-07-06
IAMMANY RESUMES
FIGHTING PARKER
Goes on Attempting to Get
Votes Against the Leading
Candidate

81. LOUIS, Mo-, July 5.-Tammanv
Iurnlshed one of the few exciting in
eloents OF the day by retracting a semi
oihclai announcement that it had dron-
pea us opposition to Parker During
the forenoon the organization allowed
II TO become known through some of
It's most prominent REPRESENTATIVES
mat 1t had decided to join the Parker
ranks. After period of silence and
apparent political idleness, late this
afternoon it renewed it's warfare
against Parker's candidacy. and Sem
ator victor Bowling, Charles A Towne,
Bird S. Coler and Bourke Cochran
started to poll delegations and to ask
Tor votes against Judge Parker Sena-
TOR lowing, on behalf of Charles F.
Murphy, made this statement:
Judge Parker cannot be nominated.
we have 400, more than one third of
the convention, pledged against him.
He cannot be nominated. Only this
afternoon we won three new states to
our cause"
VIII you give list of your states?"
was asked.
L can't do that" said the Murphy
representative.
VIII you say what new states were
gained today?"
I cannot tell you. 1 can only saw
that we have 400 votes"
viii the Bryan people assist YOU
after this mornings attempt on your
part, through Mr.. Cochran to secure
the adoption of gold standard plan?"
1T was only an attempt to compel
Senator Hill and those who support
him to show their hand" replied Sena-
tor bowling. THE Bryan people I'M
derstand it and will not antagonfze
u.s."
Who is Tammany's candidate?" was
then asked
Il cannot say. We are voted for
Parker"
1t was said, however, by other Tam
many men that the real object of the
fight was Mcclellan, but Senator Dow
ling protested that Tammany was sim
ply against Parker. He said signifi-
cantly: You'll see very hard fight
on the platform
Senator Hill, Edward Murphy Jr. and
William F. Sheehan were extremely
confident at the Parker Headquarters.
Senator Hill said:
Judge Parker may not be nominated
on the first ballot, as delegations like to
pay tribute to favorite sons, but he
will be on the second"
Mr.. Sheehan said: Judge Parker
will be the nominee. Nothing can stop
it now. We are gaining every hour
in strength
Senator Murphy said: Parker will
be nominated on the first ballot for
before we get to the end of the roll call
all of the states will want to jump in
the band wagon"