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The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER.
promptly at Noon Chairman Jones
Raped for order.


st. Louis. July 6. Exactly at noon
Chairman J. X. Jones Of the national
committee, called the convention to or
der. His appearance on the platform
and the sound of his gavel brought
forth a cheer from the floor and GAL
leries
Chairman Jones directed the SER
geant-at-arms to secure order. He con-
tinued belaboring the table with his
gavel, but it was some time before
quiet reigned
Chairman Jones directed the score
tary to read the call for the conven-
ton.
Applause followed the reading of
the call. After quiet was restored.
Chairman Jones announced that the
convention would be opened with
prayer by Rev. John F. Canyon, pas.
tor of the Grand Avenue Baptist
church. of St Louis.
During the invocation the conven-
ton stood. DR.. Cannon's voice was
entirely inadequate to reach even the
center of the hall The prayer oc-
cupied several minutes
Enthusiastic cheering greeted the
chairman's announcement that he was
directed by the national committee to
appoint John s. Williams temporary
chairman, and c. A. Walsh temporary
secretary, and John |. Martin tempo
rary sergeant alarms.
The chairman appointed Col. John
NJ Guffey, of Pennsylvania and NJ F
Tarpey, of California, to escort Mr..
Williams to the chair. As the plat
form was inclosed by railing it was
necessary for the committee and Mr..
Williams to climb over the railing.
The committee lifted Mr. Williams
safely over and the entire convention
burst into cheers as he assembled the
platform
u have the honor to introduce to
you John S. Williams as temporary
chairman said Chairman Jones, and
again the convention cheered.
Mr. Williams was attired in ligh,
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
HIGH WATER IN KANSAS.
All the Kansas streams Rising ms
the Result of Heavy Rains--
Much Damage Threatened.

Kansas City, Mo. July 7.-All Kan
sas streams are rising the result of
heavy rains in the past "a hours and
serious floods prevail. From two to
four inches of water has fallen since
Tuesday A worse flo,d than any that
has preceded is threatened at Emporia.
where both the Cottonwood and Neo-
sha rivers are near 70 the highwater
mark and rising at the rate of four
inches an hour. AT Salina the river is
rising and three feet more will cover
the eastern part Of the city. Dry
creek is raging and the citizens are
moving out. Farms il the lowlands are
flooded and farmers are moving their
stock to higher ground. Gypsum City is
flooded, and water is in the houses and
streets and at other points much dam
age to buildings has been caused by
high winds.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08

NATIONAL CHAIRMAN JONES.
gray suit. and a white waistcoat. He
delivered his address calmly ana with
out gestures Several cries of louder,
louder" interrupted Mr.. Williams as
he began. his clear but not powerful
voice at first failing to reach all parts
of the hall.
AS Mr.. Williams proceeded his voice
increased in volume, and the delegates
listened attentively.
The convention appeared consid-
erably amused at Mr. Williams hui
mOrously sarcastic references to the
Mutual Admiration society" of Mr..
Roosevelt and Mr. Root. and when he
read an eulogy by the president on
Mr.. Root the delegates laughed and
applauded. Mr.. Williams spoke in an
ironical tone that caught the fancy
of the convention. and ne was inter
rupted time and again by laughter.
Cheering was evoked by the speak
er's statement that Mr.. Roosevelt had
found praise for only three presidents.
George Washington. Abraham Lin
coin and himself and when he asked
if the Hell Roaring Jake" Smith or
der was a sample of the moral senti-
ment for which the republic stood,
lusty cheer broke forth.
A great part of Mr. Williams speech
was delivered under great difficulties.
for the speaker and those of his hear
ers who were supposed TO be most
directly interested in his remarks. The
aisles leading past the delegates were
packed by dense throngs, who kept up
a constant hum of conversation that
smothered Mr.. Williams voice. Pc
licemen who were stationed in the
space around the platform to keep
others away did it by occupying the
space themselves TO the exclusion of
all Others. Several times the speaker
stopped and asked that the talking
cease in order that he might make
| himself better understood.
Mr.. Williams drew picture OF the
| cOuntry's condition al the time of
President Cleveland's first Inaugural
| ton. declaring that much of the dis
| tress that came in the early ninetleS
were due to Republican misrule that
| had gone before. Under Benjamin
Harrison, he said, for three years, all
hope but well-night vanished from the
business world He scored the atti-
tude of the Republican party on the
| financial question, declaring that 1t
had been full of Inconsistencies AMI
absurdities He mentioned the name
of Mr.. Bryan in discussing the price
of wheat during the first Bryan MIC
Kinley campaign. The utterance Of
the name called forth little applause
and some cheers. A second later he
mentioned the name again and the
applause was not repeated.
Mention OF Grover Cleveland caused
an outburst of great cheering, which
lasted for some time, AMI Mr.. Will
| Jams was obliged to suspend his
| speech till order was restored. Mean
while a st. Louisan named Tim Muir
ply, who was among the foremost in
preventing a restoration of order. was
| arrested by order of Segreant-at-Arms
Martin and forcibly elected.
| When the speaker said that he
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
The Convention Hall.

The decoration of the convention hall
was undertaken on a most elaborate
scale and the pleasing and effective
general scheme has been carried out to
the minute details The great dome
ceiling which rises high above the
floor is covered with a fabric of solid
yellow, with here and there fiounces of
white material carrying out the
architectural design. Within each Of
the sections of the ceiling is the seal
OF one of the states and stand of
colors while in front of the gallery
spaces are festoons Of white cloth. The
walls are adorned with the national
embems, forming a frame for the
colossal color picture over head The
splendor of the vari colored gowns
worn by the large number of ladies oc-
cupyng seats in the balcony and gal
leries and the ever-moving fans gave
the finishing touch and completed a
scene both spectacular and picturesque.
Flowers were eliminated from the
scheme With the exception of the bo-
quets on the tables on the chairman S
platform, plants and blossoms were
not in evidence, preference having
been given by the designers to more
enduring decorative materials
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
PERMANENT CHAIR
Hon. David II. Hill Says senator Baf-
ley, of Texas, is Agreed Upon.


ley. of Texas, is Agreed Upon.
St Louis, July Hon. David B.
Hill announced that United States
Senator Joseph W. Bailey, of Texas.
had been agreed upon for permanent
chairman of the convention. Outside
of this announcement there was little
or nothing doing about New York's
quarters except a vigorous demand by
400 Tammany braves for seats in the
convention. a demand which National
Committeeman Mack could not graf
ify. Senator Grady, of New York, ap-
peaed to Senator Hill, but the latter
told him he could not assist him. Then
Senator Grady accused the Hill people
of bad faith, and said that they were
purposely keeping out the Tammany
people to prevent applause for any
other candidate than Parker
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08


Among the early arrivals of persons
OF SUFFICIENT distinction to be awarded
seats on the platform were number
OF ladies, including Mrs. Charles Mercer
hale. daughter OF Judge Parker; Mrs.
Daniel Manning Circuit Attorney Folk
OF 81. Louis was also included in the
ist OF early corners, and whether by ac-
ddent or design he occupied a seat in
close proximity TO Mr. Jerome, of New
York.
Inc first ripple of applause that went
across the convention, came from the
galleries when the Texas delegation
marched in bearing their fias OF red,
"hite and blue with the single star.
white silk banner bearing the inscrip-
lon Florida Democracy, Safe and
sound was borne into the ha;l shortly
after Texans had arrived and was also
greeted with applause This was five
minutes before II. and mp TO that time
not handicap had been offered TO any
man who had entered the hall. The
platform was crowded with members
vi the national committee, but the
crowd paid no attention TO them,
Ciose-Wrapped Banner.
Inc Philippine delegation came n
win their banner, which was not float
ing Tree like those that had entered be-
iore H. Ii was an American flag OF
SiiK wrapped closely around the staff
ana tied hard and fast. This was done
according TO one of the Philippine de,-
esauon With deliberate intent" as i,
I" snow that the democratic conventiox
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
ONLY THE PARTY'S VEAL.
The Good of the Party Before Per-
sonni Interest Says Harmon.

Cincinnati. July Judge Harmon
having received dispatches from diff
ferent parts of the state based on
newspaper reports of disscnsions IN
the Ohio delegation at St Louis. crit
icising some delegates. gave out the
following signed statement:
Il am satisfied with the conduct of
my friends at st. Louis. They are on
the ground and best know the stua-
ton. have full faith in their loyalty
and judgment; and they know | have
always wished them to consider the
party's interests before mine
(Signed) "JUDSON HARMON"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
To Wed "A Boston Heiress.

Newton, Mass, July Henry
Brooks. wealthy Boston business
man. residing here, announces the en-
gagement of his daughter. Miss Helen
Brooks. TO Dwight Davis, the tennis
champion of Ste Louis.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08

did not recognize the Philippines as
part of the nation
Chairman Guffey CT Pennsylvania
strobe in closely behiul the Philippine
Tag. and was heartily eheered.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
An Immense Amphitheater.

IN I'M enSt AmpHtthenteT
The hall is an immense amphithea-
tire, admirably arranged for a national
convention, and especially arranged so
that all available room may be utilized
to the greatest possible advantage.
The participants in the convention
proceedings occupy positions on the
main floor which forms an ellipse, the
chairman's platform with ample seat
ing capacity rising al the center in the
rear. The section allotted TO the dele
gates is directly in front of this plat
form. A large standarl-a red, white
and blue disc-designates the location
OF the various delegations by states
and, incidentally, adds 10 the attrac-
uveness OF the spectacle.
On either side of The delegates posi-
ton provision has been made for the
aIternates, the press seats being locat-
ed on the immediate sides of the chair
mans platforms.
The day opened cloudy, with com
Portable atmosphere which has been
tempered by frequent showers through
out the week. 1t was found necessary
10 turn or the electric lights in the
coliseum.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08

ST. Louis. July An Indian styling
himself Young Horse Trainer and
claiming to be a chief was severely in
jured at the National stock yards in
East St Louis Tuesday in an attempt
to ride an unbroken mule
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
JUDGE GEORGE GRAY.

motion was made by Bourke Cochran
O'Clock Thursday morning. The mo-
ton was adopted, and the convention
adjourned at $50 O'Clock.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08

The Michigan delegation has decid-
ed to cast its vote for Parker
South Cardinals IS votes will be cast
for Parker.
If Parker is not nominated after
reasonable number of ballots, Massa-
chusetts, Maine and New Hampshire
will turn to Olney.
Senator Daniel, of Virginia will be
tions.
Senator Bailey of Texas, has con-
sented to act as permanent chairman.
The Maryland delegation at a meet
ing. decided to vote for Parker.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08

Council Bluffs. Ia. July 7.-One man
was killed and four seriously injured
and fourteen freight cars were burned
in a Chicago Northwestern freight
wreck at Woodbine. Ia, Tuesday.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1904-07-08
Opening of the Democratic National
Convention at the Coliseum
in St. Louis.
The TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION
PERFECTED and committees NAMED.
John sharp Williams, of Mississippi,
the Temporary Chairman. EvoLcs
Considerable Enthusiasm by His
oratoricaI Tbrusts at the Repub-
Iican Party.

ST Louis. July THE Democratic
national convention opened here. 1t is
being held in the old exposition build
ing on Olive street. This monster
meeting place, within the walls of
which democracy's standard bearers
are to be named, was the Mecca for all
whose interest here centers in the con-
sention. The scenes of activity have
been transferred from the hotels to this
one common point. The corridors of
the former wherein for several DAYS
past all has been excitement were de-
asserted soon after the morning hours.
Long before the doors were swung
open vast crowds thronged the streets
in the vicinity OF the main entrance to
the exposition building. In the surg
Ing line were men and women. and
visiting political organizations, eager
" seeking entrance. Those who have
charge of the distribution of the tick
cts OF admission have been deluged
with requests for mem, but as cards
have been provided only to the extent
of the seating capacity of the hall.
many persons were disappointed
The preliminary skirmishes have
taken place and the big contest for the
nomination for president is now on in
earnest
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
List of Premiums

The following is a partial list o.
the premiums awarded at the Nez
perez County Fair & Racing Associ.
tons meet held in. Nezperce last
week:
Best stand of bees-Herbert
Booth.
Best display of honey-Herber.
Booth.
Best spring wheat-Bob Durham,
second best M. J. Steele.
Best winter wheat-H. w. Niles,
second best John Pugh.
Best barley-George w. Kennedy,
second best John Pugh.
Best fax-Fred Rjggan.
Best II ears of field Conc. W.
Hartford.
Best II ears Of sweet CONF.
W. King.
Best Plate of Wolf River apples
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
NOTION FOR pUBLICATIoN


Department OF the Interior. land once Al
Lewiston. Idaho, October TO- 1894
Notice is hereby given that the following
named settler has nled notice of his intention
10 make anal proof In support OF his claim
and that said proof Will be made before ". ".
Hammsll, O.. :. Commissioner at Nezperee
Idaho. on December r. 1904 viz:
JOHN Pun.
of Nezperce, Idaho. Tor the lots l. . . A. Is a.
10 and 10. sec 3. twp 80, mr. . e BIN.
he nAtnes the following witnesses 10 prove
his continuous residence upon and cultivation
OF said land. viz:
Charles ,. Thomas. William D. Harfwiek,
Zephenish A. Johnson and John r. Orbison.
all Of Nezperce, Idaho. j. B. " Esr. Regis
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Department OF the Interior. land Office Al
Lewiston. Idaho, October y. 1904
Notice Is hereby given that the follow ing,
named settler has fled notice OF hts intention
10 make dnal proof In support OF his claim. and
that said proof will be made before " w.
Hammeil, u. = commissioner. A. Nezperce.
IDAHO, on December 10. 1904 viz:
ABRAHAM HUDSON.
OF Russell. Idaho. for the ma swis aud 81 nwl.
rec - twp = nrl . b ~.
lie names the following witnesses 70 prove
his continuous residence upon aud cultivation
OF said land viz.
Samuel X. stanton. samnelr Riggs. aud
Nicholas b. sehlader, all OF Russell. idaho.
and George Vliet Of Nexperee Idaho.
J. B. West. Register
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
The last week of the campaign is

The last week of the campaign i.
drawing to a close and the indica-
tons point to the election of Presi-
dent Roosevelt by majority I'M
precidented in the history of politics
in the United States. However,
much depends on the so called
doubtful states where the vote will
be close. The democrats are bas-
ing their hopes on Wisconsin, Hi
nois, Indiana, West Virginia, New
York, New Jersey, Connecticut and
Maryland with possibilities of Idaho,
Montana and Colorado. Of these
states the republicans only concede
Maryland and Montana. The states
which may be classed doubtful
are New York, New Jersey, West
Virginia, Indiana and Wisconsin,
and in these states the battle will
be pushed vigorously during the
closing days of the campaign.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
The big fair is over and everyone

The big fair is over and everyone
satisfied with results. The fair as
an entertainment and an educator
will do more to advertise the re-
sources and possibilities of this sec
ton than all other means combined.
President Ramey, Secretary Mitch
ell, Manager Kirby and their asso-
ciates on the board of directors, to-
gether with the enterprising citizens
of Nezperce and Nezperce prairie,
are to be congratulated on the sue
cessful termination of the first fall fair
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
Best herd Of cattle-Iames Marx.

Best herd of cattle-James Marx.
er. second best M. A. Ransom.
Best mich Gown. A. Ransom.
Best dog Ransom.
Best Poland China boar-James
w. Willis.
Best Poland China pair-W. H.
White.
Best boar-sweep stakes over all
breeds, T. E. Fristo, Fairfield,
Washington.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
The Leader Millinery ParlOr.

Opposite Postofice is nov open with full line
of Fall and Winter hats for ladies', misses and
children. Caps for ladies' ami children. and
baby bonnets and hoods. Ribbons and yeiyets.
Don't forge, the location. Across from the
Postoaice.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03

During the week just past there
was less disturbance on the fair
grounds and in Nezperce than at
any like gathering ever held in the
northwest. This speaks volumes
for our citizens as a peaceable law
abiding community.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03

"Plucky Nezperce" was heard on
all sides during the fair. Many
outsiders marveled that a town of
our size could get up such a mag
nificent weeks entertainment. The
pluck of her citizens has won Nex-
perez the proud position she now
enjoys as the metropolis of the prairie.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
ESTRAY NOTICE

Came to my place one half mile north Of
Russell some time during the month of May
the following described animal; one red
heller coming two years old. branded with
triangle with half circle over on left hip,
white spot In forehead. weight $50 or 40
owner OF the zbovs described heifer will
call, prove prove property and pay charges or
same Will be sold according to the estray laws
OF the state Of Idaho. n. d. GEkriH.
Dated Nov. 5. 'O{ Russell, Idaho.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03

Nezperce precinct has the dis
tinction of having the largest regis
tered vote of any precinct in Nez-
perez comfy.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03
THURSDAY; NOVEMBER ). 'o4

If you haven't registered do it
Saturday. Its your last chance.
Remember the place at the City
Drug Store.
The Nezperce herald. (Nezperce, Idaho) 1900-1957, 1904-11-03

4 Best pop CONF. w. King,
second best Geo. Nile.
Best potatoes-Wm. Lane.
4 Best beans-C. w. Hartford.
Best squash-E. W. King.
Best onions-Phil Johnson, sec
ond best S. L. Perrine, Mohler.
Best cabbage-E. w. King,
second best J. H. Mowry.
Best pumpkin-C. H. Hartford,
second best w. S. Lamb.
Best beets-E. W. King, second
best S. L. Perrine.
Best mangel roots &C. N. Martin,
second best, Fred Martin.
Biggest sunhower-Garson.
Best plate of Gloria Munda APP
ples-M. ]. Steele, second best NJ.
J. Steele.
Best Ben Davis apples-Mrs. T..
Kirby, second best J. S. Marker.
Best Alexander apples-C. J..
McColister.
Best and second best Rhode Island
Greenings-A. Farmer.
Best Blue Pairmain apples-M. J.
Steele.
Best Welties-W. S. Masterson.
Best Crab apples-H. w. Niles,
second best c. w. Booth.
Best grapes-Robt. Schleischer.
Lewiston.
Best Idaho pears-M. J, Steele.
A. c. Eitzen won prizes on the
following: Strawberry apples. first;
Jonathan, first; Red June, first;
Wagner, first; Wolf River, second /;
Blue Pairmain, second Idaho pears,
second; Italian prunes, first.
Best sofa pillow-Mrs. w. Shar-
ron, Mohler, second best Mrs. E.
M. Sharon, Mohler.
Best point lace handkerchief
Mrs. LYDIA Coontz, Greer, second
best Miss Mitchell.
Best battenburg or point lace
collar-Mrs. Coontz, Greer, second
best Mrs. c. Jones.
Best battenburg center piece
Mrs. S. J. Pope, second best Mrs.
Ben Schultz.
Best drawn work-Miss Beaulieu
Best worsted quilt-Mrs. Jacob
ion.
Best silk quilt-Mrs. Doggett, q
econd best Matte Carey. |,
Best cotton quilt-Mrs. Price,
econd best Mrs. Mary Eastwood.
Best bed spread-Mrs. Jacobson,
lamiah.
Best quilt for lady over sixty
frs. Simmons. r
Best tatting-Mrs. S. J. Pope. b
Best embroidered center piece :
Hiss Mitchell, second best Florence
-evenson. u
Best doily-Mrs. Rose Cassidy, 70
.cond best Florence Stevenson. II
Best embroidered lunch cloth ~
lorenzo Stevenson, second best N =
RS. Ben Schultz. h,
Best tray cloth-Miss Mitchell. u,
Best side board scarf-Miss ID ID
annah James. N
Best cotton embroidery-Miss Ls
ltton, second best Miss Sims. ma
Best wood carving-Mr. Carvin. an az
Amateur photographic. w. ID
artford. Of
Best hand painting on cloth raj
rs. VIM. Sharon, Mohler, Mrs. hi'
ter Grimes. q q
Best pastel painting Mrs. Parker. mt o
Best oil painting-Mrs. Johnson. n,
Best standard bred mare-"Hel- LIE
nes," owned by McCorkell. ma
Best two-year-old colt-M. A. an
Lmson, second best Primus. la la
Best thorough bred stallion of
Dark Secret" owned by Charley s 81
re. b,s
Best standard bred stallion %
,rince Charles y owned hv z. z. a.