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march into the hall, at once waved it
high and started toward the platform.
An enthusiastic delegate from South
Carolina caught the sight of the State
from his staff, tore up the steps and,
after brandishing the red and white
disk wildly, shook it at the Bryan and
Hearst men and then placed it flat
against the blue banner as though he
was mailing the flag of his country to
a masthead
The Parker men came up swiftly
now, and before the South Carolina
man had lowered his hand, the men
from Arkansas, Alabama and Penn
sylvania were turning over chairs and
pushing through the aisles on their
way to his side. After Pennsylvania
ca me Mississippi, New Jersey, Tennes-
see,' Indiana, Louisiana, Texas, Con-
necticut and Virginia. The demonstra-
ton had resolved itself into a Parker
outbreak more than a testimonial to
Bryan, and it so remained TO the fin
iSh, which was eighteen minutes af-
ter Mr.. Bryan entered the hall.
The Parker men claimed that they
had information before entering the
hall that the Bryan demonstration
had been arranged between the Hearst
men and Tammany, and they were
prepared to meet it by Parker coun-
noise began to subside Chairman Will
liams secured a huge meGaphone and
endeavored to announce that the re-
cess had ended, and it was time for
the convention to come to order. There
was still 50 much confusion as the
huge gathering was trying to compose
itself, that the chairman's voice, even
through the megaphone was hardly
audible. 1t was finally ascertained
that the Committee on Credentials
was ready to report.
A Second Outburst.
Just at this instance Mr.. Bryan arose
in his place and began making his
way to the platform. AS soon as this
was observed, up went the convention
again on it's feet and the cheers arose
with fresh vigor.
When Mr.. Bryan mounted the plat
form, young Deford, one of the secre-
taries, got on table next to the pre-
siding officer, and. throwing both arms
into the air, shouted and waved his
arms frantically and outburst of ap-
plause occurred, but it was of short
duration. Mr. Bryan's object in going
to the platform was to present a mi
nority report to credentials committee.
He is a member of the committee by
proxy, bearing that of Delegate Cas-
par, of Nebraska.
When Mr.. Bryan was fully on the
platform the spectators in the CALLER
les to the rear gave him cheer. He
turned around and made many bows.
Chairman Head, of the committee
had not yet put in an appearance with
the majority report of the committee
and Delegate Kerr, of Pennsylvania,
was dispatched for him.
In the meantime, amidst great con-
fusion Delegate Robinson, of Ala
bama, jumped to his chair and shout
ed a motion that, pending the arrival
of Mr.. Head, with the report, Cover
nor Beckham of Kentucky, address
the convention.
This motion was put through the
megaphone and declared carried. Ii
was some moments before Governor
Beckham was heard from and when
Continued on second page.)
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New York, who moved that recess
be taken until o'clock.
The convention was instantly in an
uproar Of confusion as the delegates
and visitors rose to leave
The motion to take a recess was
agreed to by viva voce vote, and
the morning session came to a close at
11:04.
Champ Clark Elected.
ST. Louis, July THE Committee
on Permanent Organization which
met just before the close of the morn
ing session of the convention received
and accepted the formal declination
of Senator Bailey to be permanent
chairman. Champ Clark, of Missouri,
was then elected and accepted the po
Sition.
When the committee assembled
Chairman Dinsmore said that Senator
Bailey had made no sign whether he
would accept or decline the chair
manship Unoffcially he had heard
that Senator Bailey did not desire the
honor. William Capps, the member
from Texas, said:
Senator Bailey authorized me this
morning in the presence of Mr.. Clark
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visiting between the State delegates
has been prohibited.
Delegates came in slowly and to
their places without causing demon
strations of any character. The band
held the undivided attention of the
gathering. The attendance was larger
than at either of the previous sessions.
Outburst of Organism.
William j. Bryan was given an ova-
tion when he entered the hall just
prior to the opening of the afternoon
session of the convention. He was
half way down the aisle when he was
first recognized. There came a ter
rife yell from a group of delegates in
the rear of the hall and instantly it
was caught up by the crowd and the
cheers rolled UP in a roar. Mr.. Bryan
passed slowly down the aisle, picking
his way through the delegates who
were massed in the aisles. He paid
no attention at first to the demonstra-
ton, but quietly took his seat.
The galleries Joined in the cheering
with terrific enthusiasm, hundreds of
the crowds standing up in their chairs
and waving hats and handkerchiefs
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ton He deprecated the idea of hold
ing the question in allegiance until
the report of the Credentials Commit
tee was received and asked the con-
vention to vote down that part OF the
committees report.
There were loud calls of question
but the chairman again recognized
L. Irving Handy, of Delaware. who
spoke in favor of the report and urged
its adoption. His expressed hope that
the day would come when the Philop-
pines could select their own Presi-
dent and hold their own National Con-
vention called forth cheers.
There were renewed cries of ''ques-
ton
"If the gentlemen will remain
quiet said the chairman. "the chair
can put it quicker
On a viva voce vote the "ayes' were
in strong majority.
Senator South asked for roll call,
but this was also heavily voted down
by q viva voce vote.
'"rhe roll call is declined" said the
chairman, with thumD of the gavel.
'"The chair recognizes the gentle
man from Porto Rico to express his
| thanks to the convention" called the
| chairman, as A. NJ Molina, of that
! delegation rose in his seat There were
numerous Interruptions and calls for
| recognition, bat the chairman silenced
| them. and Mr.. Molina spoke briefly
and received a ripple of applause as
/ lie concluded.
| Chairman Williams endeavored to
state that the clerk would make an
| announcement, but was interrupted
| by cries of louder"
| .In the day when the angel Ga
briel shall stand on the highest mount
of the world said the chairman, land
| with megaphone shall announce the
crash of creation. there will be some
! to interrupt him by crying louder ;"
This witdicism from the chairman
hit the humor of the convention and
a prolonged laugh followed
The secretary then announced that
| the permanent organization commit
tee was not ready to make a report
and desired a conference of the COM
| mittee at once.
The Bull of Basllan Skinned
Because of the wretched acoustics
of the han Chairman Williams re-
quested the chairman of the New York
and Illinois delegations to repeat all
announcements Mr.. Williams Gre
aated great laughter when he said:
$50 dreadful are the acoustic prop
critics of this remarkable meeting
kentucky who has a voice like the
bull of Bashon. and in whose presence
that bull retired from business
confided to me that even he could not
be heard in this place"
."The next thing in the order of bus
iness,' said the chairman. 'is the re-
port of the Committee on Credentials.
Will the chairman of the delegations
pass along?"
81 suggest said John Cadwallader,
of Pennsylvania, that the megaphone
be adopted
well. will you get the mega
phone?" retorted the chairman.
The clerk made a second announce
ment OF the call for the credential re-
port.
That committee at once announced
that it would not be prepared to re-
port until o'clock The chair then
recognized William f. Sheehan. of
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OUT OF DUSK SEA
ABLAzE OF DOOM
The Japanese Gunboat Kaimon CoIIides With
Russian Mine and Goes Down in TaIen
Wan Bay

frantically. The band struck up and
the friends of Mr.. Bryan believing
this to be an effort to smother their
shouts, yelled louder than before
man climbed to the chairmans table
and began to wave his arms up anG
down, shouting unintelligently. In q
moment Mr.. Williams caught sight OF
him, and grabbing the enthusiast by
the trousers, hauled him down.
A wild frenzy of yells followed the
act of a Nebraska delegate, who seiz-
ed the Nebraska State sign and waved
ri high in the air. Delegates from
Kentucky North Dakota, Iowa, Mis-
souri, and Montana took the cue, and
catching up their State sign, fastened
with them to the Nebraska delegation
where they waved them in a circle
around the Nebraska sign.
Answer of the Parker Men.
Daniel J. Campau, Of Michigan, a
gold Democrat, did his best to lead the
enthusiasm by rushing up the steps
leading to the chairman's platform
and waving his hat wildly. The Par
ker men at once sought to offset the
Bryan demonstration by cheers on
their side. The men of the South
came to the front in this effort and the
Georgia delegation" every time they
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The Morning Session.

The Morning Session.
Chairman Williams was given
round of applause when he APP
peared. He had made allowance
for the weather by dis
carding his waist-coat but offset
this trifle by Dinning two extra-sized
. badges on the outside of his coat. In
his mouth was a cigar which he roll
ed and chewed nervously. AS soon as
he reached his desk he searched his
pockets for a match but finding none
masticated the tip of his cigar more
energetically than before
The strain of his long speech of
Yesterday was evident in his voice
which was weak and hoarse.
AS soon as he had produced quiet
in the hall by the use of his gayel he
introduced Archbishop John j. Glen
non. Of st. Louis. who delivered the
following invocation:
Our Father. who art in Heaven,
hallowed be Try name, Thy Kingdom
come Thy viii be done on earth as
it is in heaven. Give us this day our
daily bread and forgive us our tres
passes as we forgive those who tres
pass against us. Lead us not INTO
temptation, but deliver us from evil.
Amer.
Come Holy Spirit. enlighten the
hearts of the people and pour forth
the fire of Thy divine love. Send
forth Try spirit. Oh Lord, and they
shall be created. and Thou shalt renew
the face of the earth" In the name
of the Father and of the Son and
of the Holy Ghost. Amen.
Brief Prayer Appiauded.
The prayer was brief and, as the
prelate resumed his seat, 8, murmur
of approval ran through the conven-
ton. which in a few seconds deepened
into a roar of applause.
Immediately after the invocation,
Chairman Williams called for the re-
port on rules and the order of busl-
ness
"The gentleman from New York is
recognized" he concluded.
Delegate Thomas Grady reported
for the committee as heretofore pubs
lished.
The report was adopted without OPP
position or discussion.
Mr. Grady next read the report con-
cerning Porto Rico and the Philip
pine Islands, according the delegates
from Porto Rico seats and votes in
the convention. Demands to have the
report read We're shouted from the
minnesota and Wisconsin delegations.
Chairman Williams sharply repri-
manded the persistence of the de-
mand. saying the report would be
read. if the delegates would allow it
by keeping quiet. The chairman said:
This is a most important matter
We are about to determine whether
the Philippine delegates shall be en-
titled to votes in our National Con-
vention when at the same time we
declare that tho Philippines should
not be a part of the United States.
I therefore urge you to be quiet that
the motion may have full considera-
ton
Senator Jerry South of Arkansas
moved to amend the report as soon
rs 1T was read so rs 20 make it include
the Philippines
The Philippines Matter.
L. Irving Handy made the point of
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Convention Hall, st. Louis, July T.
1913 a. m.-ConVention called to or
der. Temporary Chairman Williams
was cheered as he took his place on
the platform. Delegates arriving rap
idly.
1916 a. m.-Arch bishop Glennon,
of St Louis, offers prayer.
1921 L. m.-Report of Committee
OH Rules read and adopted.
1927 a. m.-Committee on Rules
reported recommended amendment of
rules to provide for seating delegates
of Porto Rico. Amendment offered III
include Philippines. Points of order
being heard.
1O:40 a. m.-Senator Grady takes
platform to defend report of commit
tee Jerry South, of Arkansas, takes
platform to urge that report of COM
mittee be voted down. CriticiSeS Uni
ted States Supreme Court and is
Missed.
1914 a. m.-Recess ordered.
1O:4S a. m.-Roll call demanded.
Defeated.
1850 a. m.-Chair declared report
of Committee on Rules recognizing
Porto Rico delegates adopted.
The Committee on Permanent Or
ganization has decided to recommend
Champ Clark for permanent chair
man.
1858 a. MA. N. Molina delegate
from Porto Rico appeared on the
platform to thank the convention for
its action.
1903 a. m.--Committee on Creden-
tials send word cannot report before
2 o'clock, and William F. Sheehan
moves that convention take recess un-
til o'clock.
1:50 D. m.-Balconies in convention
almost completely filled. Majority of
delegates in their seats.
2:14 p. m.-Bryan has Just entered
the hall. Cheered heartily. Move
ment began in the galleries in center
of the hall and spread to platform.
Some of the delegates joined in cheer
ing.
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DIR. ALDERMAN ACCEPTS.
He Will be The President OF the I'ul-
versity of Virginia.
(Bv the Associated Press. J

Richmond, Va, July 7.--Dr. e. A.
Alderman, of Tulane University, has
accepted the presidency of the Uns-
versity of Virginia.
DR.. Alderman today telegraphed to
Daniel Harmon, of Charlottesville, a
member of the board of visitors OF
the University of Virginia. II accept
the presidency of the University of
Virginia and will give my best labo.s
to it,.
DIR. Alderman is in New York and
on account of Mrs. Aldermans III
health she and her husband will spend
several weeks in the mountains be-
fore DR.. Alderman comes to the Uni
versity of Virginia on August 18th.
one month before the sessions open,
to begin his executive duty.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-08
LIGHTNING .sSTRIKES ILL.,"
Standard Oil Company's Plant DcInol-
ished During Thunderstorm.
(Special to- News and Observe

Especial to News and Observer.)
New Bern, N. c., July This af-
ternoon during a heavy and disas-,
trous storm, lightning struck the
warehouse of the Standard Oil Con-i
pany. located in the western section
of the city, completely demolishing II
and destroying many barrels or oil
The fire department responded
nromptlv and rendered valiantaassist-
ance. The damage is estimated az
several hundred dollars. Reports
come from the surrounding countr.i
that the rain fell in such torrents
that crops were almost submerged.
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Ball Game ON the Hill.
,nAcial to News and observer.)

Chanel Hill. N. c., July THE
class of 1904 defeated the law school
team here on Vance athletic field this
afternoon by a score of to 5. The
game was replete with snappy plays.
Batteries: 1902. Lewis and Merritts
Law. Carpenter and Meares.
The fire department assembled to-
night to reorganize and elect dele
gates to the tournament to be held at
Salisbury, August 2, ana 4. ;. ".
Andrews was elected chief; E. s.
Merritt. assistant and w. W. Pick
arad. chaplain; delegates, w. w. Pick
ard and f. G. Patterson.
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OVER A SCORE KILLED

A Dispatch From Ia Tche KaiO Re-
ports the Japanese as Swarming
Over the Mountains and Compelling
General Chirikoff With the Center
of the Russian Vanguard to Fall
Back---The Japanese Occupy the
Village of Nan Tay---The Asiatic
ScOurge Appears in Manchuria.
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to say that while he was deeply sensi-
BILE Of the honor offered him by the
committee, he resigns because of the
close, | might say, tender friendship
that exists between him and Mr..
Clark"
Edwin B. Hay. of the District of Co
lumbia, said that Mr.. Clark authorized
him to accept the chairmanship should
the committee select him.
On motion of Frederick c. Schraub
of New York the committee chose
Clark by acclamaton.
THE AFTERNOON SESSION.
st. Louis, July with the prom
ise of a contest of giant orators over
the adoption of the report of the com
mittee on credentials, the convention
hall filed early for the afternoon ses-
sion. Long before the delegates be-
ban to arrive the galleries filled The
band gave a concert which was an
preciatively applauded and every num-
ber was encored. Women again pre-
dominated among the spectators. The
convention officials have managed to
organize and are maintaining excellent
order. Crowds on the platform and
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-08
CYCLONE OF EMOTION

However, When the Magnificent Greet
ing to Bryan and the Counter De-
monstration to Parker Have Swept
Over the Convention, the Business
of the Body Proceeds RapidIy---Ron.
Champ Clark is Elected Permanent
Chairman and Delivers an Address
of Great Logic and Porce.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1904-07-08
(By the Associated Press. )

Toxic, July THE Japanese gum
boat Kaimon struck a mine and sunk
in Talien Wan Bay on July 5th.
Washington. July THE Japanese
legation has received the following
cablegram from Toxic dated today:
Admiral Togo reports that on July
our gunboat Kaimon while on
special mission in the waters out
side of TaEen Wan in dense fog,
struck a Russian mine and sank
Three officers, including Commander
Takashi and nineteen petty officers
and men are missing. The rest were
saved"
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Russian Van Forced Back.

Ia Tche Kaio, Wednesday, July 6.
-(Delayed in transmission.) 1.-The
Japanese swarmed over the mountain
crests early this morning and aG-
vanced on Ky-Chou, compelling Cen
eral Chirikoff with the center of the
Russian vanguard, to fall back. A
whole brigade of Japanese, with
masses of cavalry. followed and occu-
pied the village of Nan Tay, driving
out two companies of Russian infan-
try and two companies of CossackS.
who were entrenched there. The Japa-
nese arrived within five miles of Kai
Chou. 1t was then nightfall. Gen
eral Samsonoff made a heroic att
tempt to check the Japanese. gallop-
ing out with guns to shell the Japa-
nese left and inf1icting great loss on
them, but fearing his retreat would
be cut off he fell back and is now hold
ing T<ai Chou. General Chirikoffs
force is stationed southeast Of Kio
Chou The plans Of the Japanese re-
main a mystery to the Russian COM
manderS.
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The Cholera Appeors.

Washington, July IA cable report
from Minister Allen, at Seoul, points
to the existence of a great danger TO
both beligerent armies in Manchuria
He says that he has learned from y.
military surgeon that cholera ha"
crossed Manchuria and appeared Az
Antung.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-18
FINALLY
PASSED
CITY HALL Bono ORDINANCES
DISPOSED or ~ COUNCIL

The council last night placed on
their final passage the ordinances
submitting to the voters the quea.
ton ~ issuing bonds for the cree
ton Of public buildings. That pro-
yiding for tho issuance OF si7h 600
for a new jail. municipal court and
emergency hospital passed unanls
moualy. Those providing for a
$500. 600 bond issue for a new city
hall and for 1885,. coo Tor additional
site Wefe passed. with Dauiton and
Cole casting their votes 10 the neg
alive
Considerable amusement was
provoked by the absence Of Cole
from the council chambers while
the vote was being taken. Several
Of the members seriously thought
that Cole was trying 10 dodge the
responsibility 81 voting 90 the city
hall measure by leaving the room.
and At Mullen's request the ser
Feaut alarms was Instructed to
nnd and return the Fourth ward
representative
After some searching Cole was
discovered. being brought back TO
vote on the ordinances
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-18
GAMBLING WIDE
Open AT BALLARD
NO pRErENsg AT SECRECY. THE BUSINESS MEN ARE UP
IN ARMS AGAINST THE VIOLATION THE LAW

ehlps.s said property owner and
business man OF ballard last even
fnr 4 knew that those snnes are
not on the square and | have re-
neatedly told the men that buy
goods at my store that they VIII be
beat cat OF their money II they FREE
auent those resorts. hut what can
do. or. for that matter. what can
auyrne do when the authorities re-
fuse % hear the appeals % citlEens
who are well aware that there u a
state law making this a felony and
that games can be stopped Y the
evidence can be secured,
why. tell yoa I can set
wagon lead OF evidence if that's all
you want Those fellows are not
running those games for fan. you
can bet yuuf bottom dollar on thai.
Well. were not through with them
vet I tell you. A certain few Of us
have banded together % see what
We can DO. nna Ne are working GA
the proposition new
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1904-10-18
Washington
EARLY Days
INTERFERING hook or REM.
INisegHcEs JUST PUBLISHED
~ CHARLES PRoscH

A new book. which VIII be- an In.
tefeating and valuable addition 10
the historical literature OF the state
OF Washington. has Just come from
the press. II IL from the pen of
Nharlea Pruach. one OF Washing.
tons oldest and most widely known
pioneers, and Il Is Ia the form Of
personal experiences. interesting
anecdotes bearing on early days
IN the northwest. aud rare bits Of
indian legendry aud customs Mr.
Pfoach calls his volume aRemln.
essences 0f Washington Territory =
II IL neatly bound Ia cardinal coli
ored board backs and IL attraetively
illustrated.
Among the subjects covered BY
the reminiscent pen of the old piO-
neer are the trading days. Indian
fighting. early strife among the
churches. iynchihga and departures
from the territory by public invita-
tiOn. how certain towns and coun-
Ties came BY their names. how ship-
building began. the coming Of the
railroads. and the doinga Of. the
Hudson hay company
The writer's reflections and anec-
dotes are told in a running story
style aud besides compiling a bud
get o. useful information. make
most Interesting reading.
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CHARTERED

Tho Michigan Steamship com
pany'a steamer foelanaw Is 70 be
turned over 10 the Dunamulra. coal
magnateH. Of Victoria. for the piif-
pose Of carrying coal from Cofnax
- juneau. Alaska The Leelanaw
has a carrying capacity Of 5000
tons On her return voyage shs
VIII take concentrates from the
mines AZ Tfeadwell 10 the smelter
% Tncoma
The vessel ia now ~ San Fran
cisco, from which port she viii
leave for Seattle on October 20.
She viii bring a cargo ri J 900 tonB
81 cement consigned % Gslbralth-
Bacon a Co The steamer Mack
NAV. also Of the Michigan Steam
ship company. WIS 20 have made
this voyage. but was unable 10 aali.
owing 10 her breaking down during
the last voyage 10 San Francisco.
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Automatic
Executions
PEaIrENriAaY MANAGERS
CONSIDER PLAN TO EGEe-
TRocuTE MURDERER nv
AUTOMATIC DEVICE

COLUMBUS. Oct rs Automatic
suicide may BE substituted Tor the
warden turning the current into
condemned man a. Ohio ciectricu-
tons. The killing u fellow beings
II one of the breads u a warden
and often prevents the securing Of
the best man for tbs ordinary du-
ties n the head % a Big prison.
A Grand Rapids. Mich. house has
submitted a proposition 10 put in
q ciuck-work system whereby the
condemned man viii take hlH scat
IN the chair and NJ a fixed minute
the current viii be automatically
turned into his body. The panti-
tentiary managers viii consider the
matter NJ their next meeting