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The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08

The women Of st. Louis thronged to the
National Democratic Convention. Except
in the places reserved for the delegates,
they were everywhere. in the boxes. in
the seats. in the balcony. and they were
fully as enthusiastic as the men who
were their escorts.
The convention was noisy. and no out
burst Of enthusiasm, no greeting to speak
er. no applause to strong sentence took
place that was not vociferously Joined IN
by the women They shouted and ap-
plauded and handicapped and sang the
patriotic songs and waved their fans and
umbrellas and newspapers with even
greater abandon than the men,
They thoroughly enjoyed the unwonted
sensation Of mixing directly in politics.
and it may be inferred that many of them
will be as hoarse for weeks from shouting
as will be their brothers and fathers IN
the audience.
One woman on the platform with the
speakers was the envy Of all her sisters
She was Miss McGraw. sister Of John T.
McGraw, National Committeeman from
West Virginia. When William j. Bryan
went on the platform. Mr.. McGraw intro
duced his pretty sister to tho distinguished
NebraskaE. Miss McGraw Is a tall. slen.-
der girl, with copper-colored hair and
brown eyes.
Parker. is shaking hands with Bryan,
said woman in one Of the boxes.
You are wrong, ladies. that is National
Committeeman John T. McGraw' $ sister.
McGraw started this BRYAN howl awhile
ago by jumping up and calling for Bryan
Of the Maryland press.
Are they going to nominate Mr.. Bryan
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SOLVED NATURES PUZZLE.
Sailor Tells How Birds Get Fresh
Water in Midocean.

Portland, Ore, July IA well-known
sailor who frequently visits this port said
when was a cabin boy often used to
wonder. seein' birds thousands Of miles
out to sea, what they done for fresh wa
ter when they got thirsty.
'One day a squall answered that que.-
tton for me. 1t was a hot and glitterin'
day in the tropics. and in the clear sky
overhead black raincloud appeared ali
OF sudden. Then, out OF empty space,
over hundred seabirds came dartin' from
every direction. They got under the rain
cloud an they waited there for about ten
minutes, circlin' round and round, ard
when the rain began to fall they throwed
their heads back and they drank their
in the tropics. where the great sea-
birds sail thousands of miles away from
shore, they get their drinkin' water in
that way, They smell out storm long
way off; they travel hundred miles NAV.
be, to get under it. and they swaiier
enough raindrops to keep them goin'."
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CANDIDATES FOR
SECOND PLACE,


1. not the most available candidate. The
caucus will be convened again this morn
ing before going TO the Coliseum. tn de-
eide upon a candidate for the vice presi-
dency.
BECKHAM'S BOOM.
A Kansas delegate was authority for
the statement that Senator Daniel Of
Virginia might receive a majority from
that State Shortly afterwards, u number
Of the Delaware delegation called SEN
ator Daniels out of the meeting of the
Committee on Resolutions. and asked II
they would be permitted to use his name.
He talked to them a short while and
told them that If they were his friends
they would stop all such talk as soon as
possible. The Senator has four more
years to serve in his present Office.
The supporters of Governor Beckham of
Kentucky took band around to the no.
tells last night They left their headquar-
ters at the Planters and went to the Mis-
soori headquarters at the Southern where
Harry B. Hawes made short speech. de-
claring that Missouri had a candidate in
the person of Governor Dockery. who de-
manded first consideration. He was fol-
lowed by one of the Kentucky visitors,
who said that II Governor Dockery were
nominated Kentucky would certainly sup
port him. The Beckham badges read as
follows: For Vice President, J. C. W.
Beckham, emblematic of tie young
Democracy. Three times Governor of
Kentucky! Last majority. % 00O.'
Doctor J. d. Hanrahan one of the dis
trict delegates from Vermont, last night
started boom for General John c. Black
OF Illinois for Vice President He first got
pledges from the entire Vermont delega-
tion, and then started out to visit State
delegations stopping at other hotels
Doctor Hanrahan had already secured
partial promise from United States Sem
ator James Smith. Jr., for the support of
New Jersey for his vice-presidential IA
vorite. In addition. he interviewed Will
liam F. Sheehan ana claims that he found
him favorably disposed to General Black
The Vermont delegates maintained last
night that their sister State. New Hamp-
shire. with whom they are sharing their
quarters In the st. Nicholas, would also
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WAR IN THE FAR EAST.

I'se Japanese drive the Russians back
cpon kai-Chow. after a spirited charge,
end occupy a position within five miles OF
the city. which, it is expected. they will
next attack.
The Japanese have occupied a position
within three miles OF Port Arthur. and
have formed complete Gordon about the
city. 1t is said an attack will be made
within the next few weeks. Three whole
regiments are reported to have been wiped
out already In taking the outer fortifica-
tions.
The Kaimon, Japanese gunboat struck
q mine and was sunk with several OF her
crew of TaIienwan Bay.
prominent Chinaman who arrives at
Port Arthur corroborates the report that
two of the big Russian hattleships have
been sunk at Port Arthur.
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LOCAL AND SUBURBAN

Tho rules governing traffic at the World .
F'air grounds were issued by Director Tay-
lor.
Herbert L. Spencer filed suit for divorce
from his wife, charging that she firted
with other men while on the Pike.
Tarnmany braves are instructed TO get
into the convention to-day and TO be ready
to start Mcclellan stampede.
A report to Washington showed that
Worlds Fair receipts from June 16 to
June 30 amounted to s5S2,73o
At convention OF Catholic educators
In St Louis Tuesday uniform system OF
work in paroohial schools, colleges and
universities will be arranged
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Artists, Photographers and Wom-
an Magazine Writer Be
siege Him.
BULLETINS ARE INTERESTING.
Nevertheless the Judge Takes HIS
Daily Drive, and Hears About
New Railroad Station
at Esopus.

Esopus. y Y, Jrly THE prospect o.
new railroad station at E=opus outwc.ghsd
tie doiags OF the Democratic National
Convention in the mind Of Judge Alton b.
Parker to-day. if one might Judge from
his cOnversati ton.
1t is fact. however, that he watched
the bulletins telepborol to his house from
Kingston to-day with an interest which
even bis extraordinary calm dcmearor
cuuld not conceal His drive this after
noon with Mrs. Parker and their little
grandson was of brief dura ton, and some
Of those familiar with the Judges move
ments admitted that he remained rather
closer at home than usual An intent as
pect of this drive appeared In the fact
that 1t was begun In spite OF an overcast
sky, and light sprinkle of rain. and il
lustrated indirectly one Of the marked
characteristics OF the man. his disregard
Of weather conditions
DIVISION Superintendent Christiea of the
West Shore Railroad stopped al ESQ US
this afternoon and definitely announced
that Esopus would have file new sta
ton within two weeks. He admitted that
the proba bility of Judge Parlters nomina-
ton mad good deal 10 do with hurryiIS
the work on the station. Judge Parker
tonight discussed the new station. but
maintained his usual reserve whea poll
tics was mentioned.
Part of the Judges time to-day was oc-
cupied in sitting for his portrait t. a New
York artist. whose name il withhe d.
There are to be several more q things
Judge Parker refused to say for what
purpose the portrait would be used inti-
mating that decision on that point await
ed the completion of the picture.
He sat for some time tins afternoon be-
fore the camera OF a New York photog
rapher. This sitting was at the photoS-
raphers request. but 1t IS assumed that
the photographs will be used in the cam
paign. should the Judge be nominated for
President. Letters from cranks of vari-
Gus kinds are beginning to make their ap
pearance in his mail.
One of them. received a day or two ago.
purports to give him warning of ''dns
tardly plot against his person. and told
him to remain close al home. Another
writer from Virginia. signing himself "A
Lunatic." but evidently person OF intel
ligence. is sending several postal cards.
one day. devoted to denunciation of the
experts of safe and sane Democracy"
The Judge attached no importance 10
these communications
The few visitors 10 Rosemont to-day
were all of personal friends, with the ex-
ception OF the artist. the photographer
and a woman magazine writer. who failed
to get past the vigilant private.
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PENSIONS.

The Democracy would secure to the sur
viving soldiers and sailors and their de-
pendents generous pensions. not by an
arbitrary executive order. but by legisla-
ton which a grateful people stand ready
to enact.
Our soldiers and sailors who defend with
their lives the Constitution and the laws
have n sacred interest in their just admin
istration. They must therefore share with
US the humiliation with which we have
witnessed the eXaltation of court favorites
without distinguished service. over the
grandized by executive appropriations out
of the treasures Of PROSTATE people. in
violation of the act of Congress which
fixes the compensation and allowances of
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GENERAL DOMESTIC.

Judge Burgess rallies from paralytio
stroke and 1t is thought rest will restore
his health.
The chairman Of the Prohibition party
makes the positive statement that Swal-
low will not decline the presidential nom
ination.
The Judge of the Superior Court OF Chi
cago holds that the city was not to
blame for tho IroQuois fire.
Deputy Sheriffs who arrested deported
miners who returned to Victor. Colo. are
attacked by q band OF masked men, who
released the prisoners and ordered the
Sheriffs back to town after disarming
them. Military is now in pursuit.
Santos-Dumont sails for Paris with the
silk covering OF his airship, which he will
have repaired abroad. and then will re-
turn to st. Louis in the autumn to COM
pete in the Worlds Fair airship contest.
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AMERICAN CITIZENSHIP.

We pledge ourselves to insist upon the
Just and lawful protection of our citizens
at home and abroad, and to use all proper
measures TO secure for them. whether ma
tive born or naturalized, and without dis
tinction of race or creed the actual pro-
lection OF laws and the enjoyment of all
rights and privileges open TO them under
the covenants of our treaties of friend
ship and commerce. and. If under existing
treaties the right of travel and sojourn is
denied TO American citizens or recognition
is withheld from American passports by
any countries on the ground of race or
creed. we favor the beginning of negotia-
tions with the Governments CT such coun-
tries to secure bv new treaties the re-
moval of these unjust Determinations.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08
MOST ACCURATE TIMEKEEPER,
Berlin Clock Is Said to Be Finest
in the World.

Berlin. July THE best timekeeper in
the world is said to be the electric clock
which was installed by Professor Forester
In 1855. 1t is inclosed in an air-tight glass
cylinder. and has frequently run for Pc
rfods OF two or three months. with an
average daily deviation of only fifteen one
thousandths of a second.
Astronomers are makir- efforts TO inn
prove even upon this and TO secure ideal
conditions for the clock by keeping 1t not
only In an air-tight case, but in an under
ground vault. where neither changes of
temperature nor OF barometric pressure
shah ever affect II.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08
ATTACK JEFFERSON GUARD.
Benjamin Henry Injured in At
tempt to Protect Statue.

Benjamin F. Henry. a jefferson Guard
al the Worlds Fair, is now at the Emer-
gency Hospital at the Exposition grounds
suffering from several scalp wounds which
he received at late hour last night In an
attempt to rout five artillerymen who
he says. were attempting to deface q
small statue near the Arizona building
Henry says he saw the men evidently
trying to throw the statue from its
pedestal, and ran to the place to protect
it. The men. five in number. attacked
him and beat him over the head. inflcting
several severe wounds. He called for
help but before anyone could reach him
the artillerymen had made their escape
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08
ARID LANDS RECLAMATION.

We congratulate our Western citizens
upon the passage of the measure known
as the Newlands irrigation act for the ir-
rigation and reclamation OF the arid lands
of the West-a measure framed by Dem
ocrat. passed in the Senate by n nonparti-
san vote and passed in the House against
the opposition of almost all the Republican
leaders by n vote the majority of which
was Democratic.
We call attention to this great Demo-
cratic measure. broad and comprehensive
as It is. working automatically through
out all time without further action of
Congress until the reclamation Of all the
lands in the arid West capable OF reclama-
ton Is ACCOMPLISHED. reservinG the lands
reclaimed for homeseekers in small tracts
and rigidly guarding against land monop-
oily as an evidence of the policy of do
mestic development contemplated by the
Democratic party. should it be placed in
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be found in the Black column. They also
hope to get Alabama in line.
A

bo' tf1HTSNES5-
or all the boorns, undoubtedly that of
Governor Dockery is the hea'thiest for the
time being. Last night he received many
assurance of support. but TO all he de-
clared that the Ccckrell candidacy was the
chief thing to be considered.
Much Importance was attached to a con-
ference which was held between David &.
Hill and Colonel Guffey in the formers
room at the Southern last night They
were tCgether for over an hour. Those
close to them said that Senator Hill
would NOT attempt TO interfere IN the vice.
presidential race. Friends of Colonel Guf-
fey inrimated that 1t might develop to-
day that d favorite would be found.
How serious the Dockery boom .s re-
garded by the other States with favorfte
sons was evident last night when inquiries
versy with Mr.. Folk. Efforts to twist this
controversy into an unfayorable light
were made, but failed to make any i'm
preston.
Every Missourian who was asked about
the matter was prompt to explain that the
differences between these two prominent
citizens of this State were not the Doodle
exposures which have been made.
Victor Baughman of Maryland. who is
regarded as a spokesman for Senator Cor
man. said last nigfE that he believed no
man known to be a so-called radical
should be nominated as Mr.. Parker's run
ming mate.
dIli Gil liat tNe WCru
MEANS said Colonel Baughman, seems
to have been eliminated from the Demo
cratic party. OF course, 1t is not neces-
ssry to insult and estrange the radical
element. but so long as they are denied
u right TO voice the sentiments of the
party. / believe that no concessions in the
way OF nominations should be granted to
them.
III Judge Parker is nominated for the
presidency. the candidate for the vice
presidency should be chosen from some
State in the Middle West. and he should
be a man whose conservatism is as thor
oushly understood as Is that of the man
whose lame viii be at the head Of the
ticket. The followers of Mr. Bryan have
from now until election day to determine
upon a course of action. No sop in the
shape of a candidate for the vice presi-
1ency would be acceptable to them.
IF they are going to bolt the ticket il
would be better to have 1t understood
now. In my opinion they are going to do
no such thing; consequently man should
be nominated who would add strength to
the ticket in the conservative centers,
where strength is most needed
At late hour last night it was stated
positively by a Tennessee Democrat that
Texas. Tennessee. New York. Pennsyl-
vania. Mississippi and Arkansas had
agreed to support Dockery. II that is
settled he will start with 25S votes
sz3 IS Atlantic City arj return. via B. &
y T,,r.
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HIS POVERTY A DELUsI0N.
Man With Considerable Means
Believes He Is n Palmer.

Philadelphia. July Although he is the
owner of considerable property in New
Jersey, George W. Taylor of Trenton has
an insane delusion, it is alleged. that he
is actually a pauper and in want, and for
that reason he becomes street meT-
dicant. He has been staying a a lodging
house near Eighth and Spring Garden
streets.
Taylor became mentally unbalanced sew
eral years ago, soon after the death of
his mother. He has been warned many
times against begging in the streets.
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MERCHANT MARINE.

We denounce the ship-subsidy bill re-
Gently passed by the United States Senate
as an iniquitous appropriation OF public
funds for private purposes and a wasteful,
Illogical and useless attempt to overcome
by subsidy the distractions raised by Re-
publican legislation to the growth and
DEVELOPMENT of American commerce on
the sea.
We favor the upbulding of a merchant
marine without new CIR additional burdens
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08
STRUCK BY AN AUTOMOBILE
c. f. Thompson Injured-Chauf
feur Does Not StOp.

c. f. Thompson. No. 1905 Fairmount
avenue. while crossing Kings highway at
Belmont avenue was struck and knocked
down by an automobile last night
The driver of the machine Continued
down the street. His name could not be
learned
Thompson was removed TO the Emer-
sency Hospital at the Worlds Fair His
condition is serious. and at a late hour
the doctors could not determine the ex-
tent of his injuries.
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THE MONEY QUESTION.

The discoveries Of gold within the past
few years and the great increase in the
production thereof, adding two thousand
million dollars to the WORLDS supply, of
which seven hundred million falls to the
share of the United States, have contrib
uted to the maintenance of money stand
ard of value no longer open to question,
removing that issue from the field of poll
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08
THE ISTHMIAN CANAL.

Our party having long earnestly advo-
Gated the construction of interoceanic
canal for the purposes of national defense
and commerce between the States and
with foreign nations. we favor the early
completion of the isthmian canal.
But, while making this declaration and
accepting the results as an accomplished
and irreversible fact. we cannot too forci-
bly, express our disapproval of the meth
DDS by which. in disregard of the usages
treaty obligations, the canal route has
been acquired, or too solemnly record our
hope that this precedent Of defiant diplo-
macy may never be used against us to
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We favor the reduction of the army
and of army expenditure TO the point his
torically demonstrated to be safe and SUI
ficient.
We favor the maintenance and liberal
annual increase of the navy as our best
defense in our isolated continental conGd-
ton against a foreign foe. and source of
no possible danger TO our liberties as
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08
CAPITAL AND LABOR.

We favor the enactment and administra-
ton of laws. giving labor and capital i'm
partially their just rights. Capital and
labor ought rot to be enemies. Each Is
necessary to the other. Each has its
rights, but the rights of labor are cer-
tainly no less vested no less sacred
and no less ''inalienable" than the rights
of oy,it
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T0.DAY'S NEWS IN BRIEF.
BUSINESS.

Yesterdays bank clearinss were $40 iss, =
gs6. balances sl.642,62l. Local discount
rates were between 4la and per cent
Domestic exchange was quoted as follows:
New York, 3oc premium bid. 40c permium
asked; Chicago, 15c premium bid. 2jc
premium asked: Cincinnati. Louisville
and New Orleans, 10c discount bid. par
asked.
Wheat closed higher at ssisc bid July.
S1Gl.0l No. . red. Corn closed higher at
<9Gi9hc bid July. 5olsc No. 2 mixed. Oats
closed at 3Sc nominal July. 4eiaq4lc No. 2
mixed.
Spot cotton was unchanged in the local
market.
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upon the people and without bountieS
from the public treasury
CIVIL SERVICE.

The Democratic party stands committed
to the principles of civil-servicc reform,
and We demand their honest. just and i'm
partial enforcement.
We denounce the Republican party for
its continuous and sinister encrOachments
upon the spirit and operation of civil
service rules. whereby it has arbitrarily
dispensed with examinations for office in
the interests of favorites, and employed
all manenr of devices to overreach and
set aside the principles upon which the
civil
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1904-07-08
SPORTING

Chicago White Sox beat the Browns in
FIRST game Of series by score Of to O.
Flying Torpedo was an easy winner at
the Fair Grounds yesterday. Other win
ners were: Fruit Miss Betty, Red Leaf,
Goo Goo and J. W. O'Neill.
Winners at Union track yesterday were
George W. Dasch. The Don. Countess
Clara. Lord Falconer. Springdale and Re-
Quire.
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Marine IntelliRenee.

Naples. July Arrived: Konig Albert,
from New York
New York, July 7-Sailed; La Lor-
raine, Havre; Numidian, Glasgow;
Deutschland. Hamburg via Plymouth and
Cherbours; Ultonia. Naples, etc.
Liverpool. July 6.-Arrtved; Aurania,
New York; Merton. Philadelphia Sailed:
Noordland. Philadelphia
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CONDEMNATION OF POLYGkMY.

We demand the determination of polyg
amy within the jurisdiction of the United
States, and the complete separation Of
church and state in nnlitical affairS
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Hopkins and others. The resort. how
ever. received a denial from Mr.. Hopkins
himself, who said:
"This rumor is quite without foun-
dntion. I shall under Instructions
east the entire vote for Mr.. Hesrst
on the first ballot, unless Judge Par
ker is nominated before Illinois IL
reached Mr.. Quinn also said the re-
port WAS not true.
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WOMEN MANIFEST GREAT ENTHUSIASM
AT THE NATIONAL CONVENTION

Captures andSh Speaker to
Has Sea IS Daughter Parker
Her
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ILLINOIS WILL
VOTE FOR HEARST
Hopkins Says Delegation Will
Follow Instructions on
First Ballot.

The Illinois delegates. many OF whom
are supposed 20 be giving Mr. Hearst
iukewarm support, were reported last
night az having determined to vote for
Judge Parker on the irst Ballot because
as asserted, they were offended by action
yesterday in attempting to unseat Gable.
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s23.c5 Atlantic City arj return. via B. &
Q. S-W.. July 9. 10 and II.
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ARMY AND NAVY.

We favor liberal trade treaty
Canada
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they are subject to in the matter Of
portation.
MONROE DOCTRINE.

We favor the maintenance of the Mon
'oe doctrine in its full integrity.
RECIPROCITY.