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THINGS CHAIRMAN WILLIAMS SAID.

The country is now and is destined to be
for le lgth Of time beyond computation
on a god basis, an accomplished
fact not by the Republican party but by
the dogged persistency and indomltable VIII
OF Grover Cleveland
We will announce Enthusiastically 10 the
world that we will not make Of the army
aud navy Of the United States a constabu-
larry for the collection OF debts from the
governments or peoples Of South aud Cen
trail America.
Democratic administration will rat an
end, as far as 1t can be done, to all exist
ing Ubiquitous partnership arrangements
between the federal government and IA
vored special interests.
1t viii not faltar when It comes TO declare
for a reduction Of tariff taxation on trust
produced articles to the point where for
eign competition may enter the American
raise the price to the American consumer
to the point of extortion.
It will reduce the revenues Of the gov
eminent to a sum adequate to the needs
Of economical and constitutional admins
tration.
The rights Of labor will be recognized as
no less vested or sacred than the rights of
capital
1t Is In the power of no man or party to
assure success. 1t Is In the power Of the
humbiest 20 deserve Ii. God grant that we
may have IL. Let US by the character of
our platform and the character OF our can
didate deserve II.
The Democracy will construct the Pan
caiy. However shamefully the Panama
Republic was born, and however shameful
our connection with II. II was born and is
now recognized by US.
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THIRD DAYS SESSION.
Bt. Louis Convention Does Nothing but
Await the Platform.

St. Louis correspondence:
Shortly before noon Friday the
Democratic national convention, after
a brief session, adjourned until s
O'Clock in the evening, the Committee
on Resolutions having announced that
the pla -yorm you'd not be ready for
presep eation until that time.
Chairman Clark called the conyen-
ton 10 order Friday morning at l0:4s
O'clock. 1t was apparent that there
would be long. delay because the
Committee on Resolutions was known
to be still wrangling over the platform.
When it was learned that it might be
hours before the report would be pre-
sented, a stir of restlessness ran over
the great throng.
The convention waited patiently for
the platform report. To kill time and
entertain the great assemblage the
band played until exhausted, and then,
Richmond Z. Hobson. of Merrimae
fame, was called TO the rostrum to
make a speech.
The feature of the early hours
of the day was the knocking out by
the committee on resolutions of the
gold plank, which had been put in the
platform, Ghe exciting contests which
marked tie session of the committee
throughout the night and the action
on the gold plank was the talk of the
morning hours As the delegates arose
their first inquiries were as to what
the resolutions committee had done.
W. J. Bryan, they learned. not only
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13
NATIONAL DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.

81 Louis Correspondence:
With commendable promptne IS, Jas.
K Jones, chairman of his partys ma
ff1nai committee, called the Democrat
Sc national convention of 1904 to order
at noon Wednesday. Prayer was Of
fered by the Rev. John f. Cannon or
the Grand Avenue Presbyterian
Church of st. Louis
With brief address. following the
Offering of prayer, Chairman Jones in
PRODUCED the temporary Chairman OF
the convention CONGRESSMAN John
Sharp Williams. of Mississippi. AS
this man. the leader of the Democracy
IN the House of Congress, was escort
ed to the platform, the uproar was
deafening. He was to sound the key
note of the campaign of 1904. and the
9hrong gave him tremendous oYa-
fion.
Then Congressman Williams begt n
the address that sounded the first
trumpet call of the Democratic cam
paign Of 1904 After attacking Secre-
4ary Roots speech as temporary chair
man of the Republican national con-
vention. Mr. Williams turned his at
tention to the Republican platform.
Williams speech dealt with practi-
r&lly all of the live issues. He spoke
at length on the money question,
avoiding all pitfalls by attacking the
Republican claim to full credit for all
financial policies. He laid the blame
Cor the panic Of 1893 at the door of
the Republican party and also for the
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13

iln his address. Mr.. Williams declared
that it was brazen effroutery for the
Republican party to attempt to seize
the lanreis of Grover Cleveland. An
outburst Of applause followed. Cheer
after cheer rolled through the hall,
and although the chairman used the
gave vigorously the convention was
soon beyond his control. New Hamp-
shire delegates climbed upon their
seats and yelled vigorously. One
member of the Iowa delegation stood
up and waved his hat frantically and
Wild Chorus answered him. Three
cheers for Grover Cleveland" shout
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13

sessions as part Of the United States
and he was opposed TO such action.
Arguing for the adoption of the re-
port Mr.. Grady said the national COM
mittee had decided to include Porto
Rico In the call 81 the convention. The
committee had TO consider the Ques-
ton as TO whether these delegates
had the right % vote. The Supreme
Court of the United States had decd-
ell that Porto REQ was part of the
territory of tie United States. The
same court had decided that the Phil
ippines was not a part OF the United
States. The committee had followed
this court and had given Porto Rico
votes and withheld those from the
Philippines.
The report Of the committee on rules
was adopted. This left in Porto Rico
and shut cut the Philippines.
TIE committee on credentials an
nounced it would not be ready to re-
port until afternoon, and the conven.
ton took n recess until . o'clock.
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arranged plan. TO be permanent chair
man of the convention. but after be-
ing waited on twice Bailey refused to
act in order that he might have an
opportunity to speak on the door. it
was said. A peculiar condition bobbed
up with regard to Senator Bailey.
Wednesday afternoon he agreed to ac-
cept the craftsmanship if it was ten
dered to him. When the vote was
taken In the evening session of the
committee, however, it was found
that he had only a majority of one
on the committee, securing eighteen
to seventeen cast for Champ Clark.
whose name had not even been men
toned and who had thought so little
about the matter that he had retired
to his rooms for the night. When
Senator Bailey saw the narrow mar
gin between the votes be declined
positively to accept the place. and
said he would be obliged to the
friends who had voted for him if they
would make The choice of Clark unani-
nous Champ Clark of Missouri was
named as second choice.
Thursday.
The morning session of the Demo
cratic national convention Thursday
lasted less than an hour. There was
delay in calling it to order, and at IL
o'clock it became necessary to take
recess until . o'clock to await reports
from the committees on permanent or
ganization and credentials. The COM
mittee on permanent organization met
at once and elected Representative
Champ Clark as permanent chairman.
The choice was unanimous. The real
| cause for the delay was the time need
ed to prepare the report of the com
mittee on credentials. This committee
| disposed of the last contest at an early
hour in the morning but was unable
10 have its report ready for the con-
yention.
Chairman Williams was given a
round of applause when he appeared.
AS soon as he had produced quiet in
the hall by the use of his z. vel he in
troduced Archbishop John J. GIennon.
of ST. Louis, who delivered the invo-
cation.
The first business was the presenta-
ton and adoption of the report from
the committee on rules Thomas j.
Grady of the committee on rules and
order of business made his report and
fierce fight on admitting delegates
from the Philippines was precipitated
The committee recommended an
amendment of the rules to provide for
the seating of delegates from Porto
Rico. An amendment was offered to
include the Philippines. Senator Jerry
South of Arkansas interrupted at this
point with ar expressed desire to
speak to the question and accordingly
took the platform. He declared that
it had never been part of Democrat
lie doctrine to consider the insular pos
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snarka from the wires.

The COMPTROLLER of the Currency has
authorized the Home National Bank,
Eureka, Kan. to begin business with
capital of $4,000
Lynn o. De Larhmutt. real estate
broker, aged 45. committed suicide in
Washington by shooting. He left moth
ing TO show why he committed the act.
William ]. Stewart fell from the top
of a 30-foot windmill at his home, south
east OF Arkansas City, Kan, and receiy-
ed injuries which caused his death. Stew
art was repairing the windmill when he
lost his balance.
The Navy Department is planning to
utilize wireless telegraphy to send out
from the Key West station at noon each
day the ball time given 10y the weather
bureau. By this plan captains OF vessels
within the radius OF the station can
regulate their thermometers as well as
though ashore.
Homer Moran, aged IS years. was
drowned in the Walnut river at Winfield.
Kan. while boat riding. Esley Hall.
who was wis him in the boat, narrowly
escaped, and chung to limb for oar
hours before he was rescued. The boat
vas capsized by driftwood striking it.
Grief over the loss OF his potato crop
through the recent food, caused J. w.
Kindred. a farmer near Cleveland. O. T..
- commit suicide 10y seyering his jugular
vein with a razor
Joseph Rocker. brakeman on the Nc
Pherson branch. was killed in Saliaa.
Kan. by being caught between two cars
while making 4 coupling. Rocker had
been A brakeman on the MCPHERSON
branch since the road was built.
One Of the State hospital carriages at
OSawat8ulie. Kan. driven by a man
named Duncan. struck VI. Roman 81
vears old. injuriag him - severely that
he died that night. The old maa tried
10 cross the street in front OF the team
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13
POINTS IN DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
Economy in federal expenses.

Economy in federal expenses.
Honesty In the public service and leg!5-
latiye Investigation Of departments Known
TO be corrupt.
The election Of a President who shall
set his face sterniy against executive
nsurpation Of legislative aud judicial fune-
tons
Wise. conservative and buslnesshke re-
vision and reduction Of the thrift by the
friends of the masses end of the common
veal, and not by the friends Of its abuses,
its extortions and IT'S Determinations.
Reduction Of thrift taxation on trust
produtpd Articles TO the point where foreign
competition may enter the American mar
ket wheneYer trusts raise their prices to
the American consumer above a reasonable
and last profit.
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We ,ffer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any
case OF Catarrh taat cannot be cured by Halls
Catarrh Cure.
F. J. CHENEY s. CO. Toledo. o.
We the undersigned have known F. ] Cheney
for the last Is years and believe him rarterrly
honorable in all business transactions ami imam
cially able 10 carry out any obligations ni,de by
their firm.
WEST & TRUAx. Wholesale Druggists Toledo. q
WALKING. kINNAN & MARVIN, WhpIesal3
Druggists. Toledo q.
Halls Cstarrh Cure is taken internally. acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces y
The system. Price -. per bottle Sold by al
Halls Family Pills are the hest.
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Got the Cook.

Mr.. Newedd-What! No cook sroe
in the house: gave you money o
buy one.
Mrs Newedd-Yas. my love. bu :
found hadn't money enough TO bu 4
stove and hire a cook. too: so Ilat
the stove 20, But the cook is here.and
shes i treasure. She has Just one
out 10 ger some crackers aud cbtse.
New York Weekly.
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~,

fell off about 100000 from the vote of
1896. and Mckinley increased about
100000.
Under the census Of 1900 there has
been an increase of 20 in he electoral
vote. bringing up the total number TO
476, requiring 239 for an election. The
electoral vote OF the States for this
Years election IS as follows:
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13
PARKER is NAMED
Chosen by Democrats as Presi-
Dental Candidate.
PLATFORM ADOPTED.
Committee on Resolutions Knocks Out
the Proposed Gold Plank.

OIney and Wall in the Race Great
Demonstrations Follow the Formal
Speeches for Each of the Candidates
Bands Play md People Sing.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13

A Democratic administration viii and In
our treatment OF Cuba an example ot Amer
lean courage. justice and maguanimity, an
example To be followed in the Philippines,
eut
The Democracy VIII brins about the up
building Of a merchant marine without ad
ditional taxation.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13

present high prices. He spoke against
imperialism and milltarism, attacked
the policy of President Roosevelt,
voiced strong opposition to trusts, de-
cleared the interstate commerce con-
mission useless and laid extravagant
expenditures to the government.
A feature of the first day was the
demonstration over the mention OF the
name of Grover Cleveland by John
Sharp Williams. temporary chairman.
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13

In the election of 1900 there We're
447 electoral votes, pa being necessary
to a choice. Mckinley got 292 and
Bryan 155. On the popular vote Bryan
Vernon County censor. [volume] (Viroqua, Wis.) 1865-1955, 1904-07-13

st. louis correspondence:
Alton Brooks Parker, of New York,
received the Democratic nomination
Tor President ut $40 O'clock Saturday
morning after an aIlnight sessioa of
the national convention in st. Louis
William K. Hearst, George Gray, Mel
son A. Miles, Richard Olney. +. NJ.
CockreIl ana Edward c. Wall were
also placed before the convention. The
nomination was made on the first and
only ballot, the vote standing as fol-
lows:
Alton Is. Parker. -----~.-..-.-..6 S4
Will;ant 2. Hearst. 30
George Gray )
Nelson A. allies ....--.-....---.. )
Richard Olney -----...--.-.. 80
+. NJ. Cockrell. Al
Edward {. Wall. ........... 20
1t was wild night for the repre-
sentatives of the Democracy gathered
iii st. Louis from all parts of the coun-
try. Fifteen thousand persons heard
the many hours of often bitter orators,
which reached climax at 4 O'clock
in the morning, when William Jen-
nings Bryan. in brilliant plea for par
ty unity. seconded the nomination of
Senator CockrelL
No such tumultuous scenes have
been presented in n national conven-
ton hall since 1892. when wind rain
thunder and lightning played their
midnight accompaniment to the din in
, 1904-05-18
SPEAR THE WINNER
OENvER'S BIG MITT CANDIDATE
CARRIES CITY BY SIX THOU
SAND MAJORITY.
Backed by Union Labor Vote Which
Is Given In Resentment of Pea
body's Attitude-Ohio Instructs 70:
Rooseveit-No Choice in Illinois
for Governor.

Denver Colo, May 1S.-The returns
of yesterdays election are still incom-
plete at noon, but on face OF the votes
ald estimates based on their ratio,
Speer. democrat. was elected mayor by
5000. The other candidates OH the
democratic ticket are elected by ma
j~orities running from 1000 to 10000.
The board of supervisors and the
board of aldermen are both demo
cratic. While the republican commit
tee comedies hat Speer has a large
plurality on the face of the returns,
it has planned to carry the matter in
the courts to contest the proceedings.
The committee alleges that fully TO-
900 illegal votes were cast yesterday,
and that they have evidence to prove
it. Union labor voted almost solidly for
Speer. which "a intended as a rebuke
TO Governor Peabody's labor policy and
the nomination by republicans Of
Springer, a prominent Citizens ALI
ance man.
, 1904-05-18
BURLINGTON WRECK.
One Man Killed and Two or Three
Others Injured.

Moorcroft, Wyo., May 1S.-Train No
AZ on the Burlington n Missouri
River railroad was wrecked foul
miles west of Moorcroft at $3.50 O'Clock
last evening. One man, George H
Carpenter, formerly the cook at the
lrma hotel, at Cody, Wyo., was killed
A little girl and two or three other
passengers received slight bruises, but
no one else was seriously hurt.
The smoker and the chair car left
the rails and tumbled down an EN-.
bankment. The wreck was caused by
a brake beam dropping, which caused
the trucks of the smoker to leave the
rails.
1t is feared here hal this accident
to the train conveying the delegates
to the republican state convention at
Laramie will cause so much delay that
it will be impossible to open the con
veittion before Thursday morning.
The delegations from Crook, Weston.
Big Horn and Sheridan counties were
expected on this train, and it now
seems impossible for it to make its
connection with the Union Pacific at
Sidney. 1t now looks as though it
was impossible for the delegations
coming over the Burlington to reach
Laramie bef're late tonight.
, 1904-05-18
Nebraska Republican Convention,

Lincoln, Neb., May 1S.-The repub-
lican state convention assembled here
at 2 p. m. today. The resolutions will
strongly endorse President Roosevelt
and will instruct for him, while John
l.. Webster of Omaha is assured the
endorsement Of the convention for vice
president. Congressman Burkett has
no opposition for the nomination of
senator. 1t seems likely that Cover
nor Mickey, Lieutenant Governor Nc
Millen and Treasurer Mortenson will
be renominated.
, 1904-05-18
DAILY sK|RM|SHES
JAPANESE AND RUSSIANS MEET
AT VARIOUS TIMES ON THE
LAO TuNG PENINSULA.
D~etaehments Of Mikado's Troops Drive
Russians Back and Destroy Rail.
road and Telegraph Lines-czar-
ina Prostrated-czar Reviews and
Makes Speech to Artillery.

Toxic, May 1S.-The commander
landing the Japanese army at Lao
Tung peninsula reports that between
CURED with the enemy. The Japanese
detachments successfully drove back
The Russians and destroyed much rail
way and telegraph. At Tulantien on
the 10th, after severe fighting, the jap
anese occupied the heights above,
about three miles from Kim Chow.
The Japanese casualties number 146,
including nine officers who were
wounded.
, 1904-05-18
Ohio For Roosevelt.

Columbus. Ohio. May 1S.-The re-
publican state convention which con.
vened today appointed its committees
and adopted a platform which ex.
presses renewed confidence in Presi'
dent Roosevelt and pledges support to
his nomination. Governor Herrick and
the last legislature were commended,
The platform demands continued pro.
lection in American industry and la
Dor and sound finance and the enforce
ment of laws against unjust discrimi.
nations by combinations in restraint
of trade.
, 1904-05-18

@ Promptly at 3 O'Clock this after u
@ noon, after the lmeprial Military G
@ band, seated on the stage at the {,
O Maennerchor hall, had rendered @
O an inspiring air, Chairman j. A. 6
Q Van Orsdel of the republican @
@ state committee called the assem- 6
@ blage to order and said that it be- @
Q came his painful duty to an g
@ nounce that, owing to a wreck on G
Q the Burtn8ton road. near Moor Q
@ croft, last evening. the delegates Q
Q from Big Horn, Crook, Sheridan @
Q and Weston counties would be I'M @
Q able to reach the city before the Q
Q early train tomorrow morning, Q
Q and asked what would be the {,
O pleasure of the convention. Q
o Hon. Hugo Donzelman, one of @
Q the delegates from Laramie coun- @
O ty, moved that the convention ad- @
Q journ until 10 o'clock tomorrow .
o morning, and the motion pre- Q
o vailed. =
O Chairman Van Orsdel then an ~
Q nounced that the convention stood q
O adjourned until, that time. All -
Q the delegates in the city were =
o present and occupied the seats Q
o assigned to their respective coun- O
Q ties. @
@ @ @ @ {, @
, 1904-05-18
CRUISER DENVER TRANSFERRED
Captain Murdoch Will Command tn,
United States Vessel.

Philadelphia, Pa, May 1S.-The for
NAL transfer of the United States
cruiser Denver has been made at the
Philadelphia navy yards to Captain
Murdoch, who will command the yes
sci. A crew of fifty men and a large
aumber of marines have been sent
aboard from the receiving ship Ian.
caster. The Denver will not leave
here for a cruise until late in June.
, 1904-05-18
Czarina Frustrated.

st. Petersburg, May 1S.-The car
n is said to be on the verge of q
breakdown. Recent scandals in Red
Cross funds and the attempts on the
life Of the car and Russian reverses,
coming right in rapid succession, have
borne heavily on her majesty, and she
cannot stand the strain. The car
also shows the effects Of the past two
months. Both their maJesties were
bitterly opposed to the war.
, 1904-05-18
CHILD wAnDERs FROM HOME.
Found on High Mountain Peak, Whsrs
She Had Remained Over MINT.

Sheridan. Colo, May 18.-About 6
O'Clock this morning little Margaret
Tarlin, a ~3-year-old girl. was found by
a searching party on top of one of the
highest peaks in this section. The
little one was missed about 6 O'Clock
last night, and during the entire night
400 men and women from this section
wandered owe the country. hoping "a
find her. The child was asleep on the
peak when found, and, although the
night had been cold and frosty; she
was CHEEKY and contsnted. -:
, 1904-05-18
Yates Again in Lead.

Springfield, ILL.,, May 1S.-The thirty.
ninth ballot of the guhernational nom
ination with which the republican state
convention opened today's session re-
suited Yates 4S3; Deneen 442; Low.
den 1886; Hamlin 112; Sherman, War.
.aar- and Pierce having 81 betweep
them.
The fortieth and forty-first ballots
showed no material change. The con-
vention has adjourned until 3 o'clock.
, 1904-05-18
Gar Reviews Artillery.

St. Petersburg. May 1S.-The car
reviewed the artillery at Bielgorod to-
day and made a speech, in which he
expressed confidence that they would
uphold the honor and renown of the
army in the fight with the bold, power
full enemy" 1t is understood that Rus
STA has purchased an army transport
from Spain. Orders were issued to-
day for the formation of the Siberian
balloon d~etachments for service in the
far east.
, 1904-05-18

Madison, Wis, May 1S.-The repub-
lican state convention opened here
this morning. 1t it thought Senator
Spooner will head the delegation to
the national convention. The state is
divided on the question Of governor,
the place being closely contested be-
tween Congressman Cook and Cover
nor Lafollette. who has already held
two terms.
, 1904-05-18
kuropatkin.. Retreat Cut Of.

London, May 1S.-Information came
from various sources today, including
Toxic, confirming the reports that
General K%uropatkin's retreat from
Lao Yang to Mukden had been cut
off. Two divisions of Japanese guards
are reported within striking distance
Of this line.
, 1904-05-18
Russian. Defeated at Hal ch.no

London. May 18.-It was reported
here this evening that a battle has
been fought at Hal Cheng and the
Russians defeated with heavy loss,
falling back in great confusion. News
OF continual and heavy fighting con.
itinues to reach here.
, 1904-05-18
0 0 O oooooooo {

Chairman Van Orsdel called the con-
vention to order at 3 O'Clock this aft
ernoon. with a number of delegates
and visitors present, and Immediately
a motion was entertained to adjourn
until 10 o'clock tomorrow morning, no
attempt being made to, even form a
temporary organization. 1t is believed
the missing delegations will arrive to-
night or early in the morning and be
, 1904-05-18

Culver Grand Chancellor Of Kansas. .
Hutchinson, Kas., May 18.-George
NJ. Culver of Concordia was elected
grand chancellor of the Knights Of
Pythias at the Kansas grand lodge
meeting today.
, 1904-05-18

Lovett il doing the papsring the
other fellows can't. compsts and are
doing the kicking.
, 1904-05-18
WRECK ON BURLINGTON ROAC
LAST NIGHT PREVENTS AR
RIVAL OF DELEGATES FROM
NORTHERN COUNTIES.

Republican State Convention Called
to Order by Chairman Van Orsdel
at Three O'clock and at Once
Takes Recess Until Ten O'clock
Thursday-Large Number of Dele
gates Present and Gathering Most
Notable One - Delegates Shown
About the City.