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The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-08
Called to Order.

Called to Order.
Convention Hall. St. Louis, July E.
The national democratic convention
was called to order at I2 o'clock,
Centra time
D. B. Hill. of New York delegation,
and his delegates entered their seats
without recognition from the crowd, .
at 1908. The Tammany braves en-
tered. also without recognition from
the crowd. at 1903.
Mr.. Bryan entered at the head of.
the Nebraska delegation. Mr.. Bryan
was we'll received.
At 1910. order having been obtain
ed, the call for the convention was
read.
The, California delegation as they
entered shouted their battle cry,
Boom. Boom. Boom. Crack. Crack,
California. Hearst" There was
great cheering in the galleries as they
marched up the aisle and back.
At 1912 p. m. prayer was offered by
the Rev. John F. Cannon, of Grand
Avenue Presbyterian church. Pretty
nearly every seat in the hall was TAX
en-. with the exception of few in
the galleries.
When prayer was concluded Chair
man Jones announced the selection OF
the Hon. John Sharp Williams, Of
Mississippi. the brilliant minority
leader on the floor OF the national
house. as temporary chairman.
The convention cheered the men,
ton of Mr.. Williams name and un-
animously ratified the choice.
Mr.. Williams was conducted to the
platform and began his speech.
Chairman Williams Address.
After brief introduction Tempo
rary Chairman John Sharp Williams
took up the speech OF Former Secre-
tary Elihu Root at the republican con-
vent;on recently held i'll Chicago. In
the most satirical manner point by
point he discussed Roots speech.
He said it dealt much in history and
in a great deal OF bad history 1t was
laborcd argument to prove, he said,
that the party OF Roosevelt must by
something like revolutionary pro-
cess act as the party of Lincoln and
Mckinley This was necessary in
order to disguise the fact that it is
not so acting.
Mr.. Williams characterized the re-
publican shibbol eth. stand pat" as
precept born of cowardice and fear
to move. He said that Elihu Roots
praise OF Roosevelt was nothing more
than a repayment for the presidents
statement that Root is the greatest
man the republicans have left in the,
country"
He took up Elihu Roofs conten-
ton that the money per capita in cir-
culation in the country has materially
increased. and that this increase was
due to republican administration Of
affairs.
He wanted to know what act Of
legislation they would attempt to
show as being responsible for this
increase per capita OF the money in
ciculation. He could find none
Taking ':p the mai''r OF trusts,
| Chr;rman Williams as,.;tel and
wen, ~ 70 show that tht republicans
had rot done wnat they tanned tic:
had 70 curtain trust act: lIt ridi
cl1,cG At. rney General k'1nx and de-
norr~:l 4< 'tsurd til. epublicaa
claim they had perfected the inter-
state commerce law
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-08
THE DEMOCRATS IN
NATIONAL CONVENTION
PARKER WILL MOST PROBA-
BLY, BE NOMINEE.
The Chances Seem to Favor His Sc
lection on First Ballot-Fire-
works May Come Today.

Special to Herald and News.
St. Louis, July 7.-The national
democratic convention adjourned this
afternoon at six o'clock until tomor-
row morning. No nominations have
yet been made. There will probably
be some fireworks tomorrow.
The herald and news. [volume] (Newberry S.C.) 1903-1937, 1904-07-08

CONTINUED on Fifth Page.)
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10

Sketches Brewer unburdens himself thus: Light plates are, of course. put on race horses before they are sent out to gallop for money, their ordinary working shoes being temporarily discarded. One cannot be too careful in this respect. or no cash will be won A small advantage makes a lot of difference at the winning end. Lightness Is trumps and nothing beats the aluminium plating. Every ounce you take off horses feet Is pounds off his back. man does not run for money in heavy boots, that is, if 1t is his own money he is struggling for.
 "In Australia l have often run horses
 without shoes when the going was good. not greasy after rain. They are lengths better when they run barefotted and the difference is not likely to be fully appre-
 ciated except by sportsmen who test 1t
 practically on their own account. And,
 mind you. this is no mere theorizing, with nothing at stake. For instance, such horses as The Grafter Battalion one of the best horses that ever came to England from Australia-and Torna- do, which l trained at Epson, ran with out shoes when they won. Why, 1 might beat Scepter with a good platter if that famous mare had heavy shoes on. There was such an illustration in the Duke of York stakes. It was narrow squeak, and 1t might have been pierc- ing shriek if those working shoes had been a trihe heavier.
 "Of course, the old selling steeplechas- CTS wear big. heavy shoes. That is.
 when they not trying Such risks are certainly not taken when the money Is on
 because if the pot boils over, waste of steam may cause, a blow up. Generally speaking. race horses are not taken to
 the blacksmith's. as are ordinary horses. to be shod, since the blacksmith goes to them. and the work is done in their box. Needless to say. it is very skilfully and carefully performed as a rule Horses
 are not often prickeds in shoeing; that
 may be an excuse for something else in exceptional cases-for we do not always hear the truth about flyers in the pad dock. when we are itching to bet. even If we go about with our ears open instead ] of our mouths-a characteristic attitude.
 Why we do not more frequently experi-
 ence a disagreeable taste Is another of
 those great sporting problems which con- tinue to worry us In moments of despond-
 ency after backing several horses as If
 to the manner born. Oh, yes. we do know
 our luck,
 'I use very thin plates and when I pin
 my faith in a crack do not run him with, out them. I do not want a slp-up round
 the last turn when my champion is taking his place and when I stand to win more in a minute than I can afford to lose in six months'
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
|WHl) IS THE REAL BACH- FLOR OF BIRMINGHAM
(contInued from Thirteenth Pase)

IBtruggling for living, he was accumulat- ling this worlds goods in large gobs. He Ipaid a visit to Philadelphia and Boston, twhen he sold the capitalists there a lot Iof old lands in Walker which made him jmuch money. Then and there he ac- luuired, in addition tc finances. the broad PA" and, in a few months after when lthe capitalists came hither a visit he Iaearned to pronounce either if it jwere "eyther." He adopted a similar irourse as to "neither.' This made him lprominent, and he was the first man to tuse this unique pronunciation in Ala tbama, it made a distinct hit In other iwords Breck never overlooked anything lnew. Still he clings to the broad "A land "eyther" and ''neyther' and it is, j1ndeed a winning card.
 The man who gets the laurel wreath lpver Mir. Musgrove will be the greatest hof them all.
 | culpepper Exum.
 Last, but not least of all in the realm of distinguished bachelors, is the Hon. lCulpepper Exum, gallant youth. who has come into fame of recent years. His social boom was in it's incipiency until ithe Schley banquet several years ago when he forced a climax that took the sssocial world by storm. His speech on that memOrable ocCHSlon ndS pteH ft- produced by phonographs moving pie lures, and stands next 10 Bryans Ia I nous peroration on the "crown of thorns and cross of gold It was several months before MT Exum left the post, but he came strong when he started in his maiden race. No one can say that he is or ever was a selling platter. While he was forced to play around the edges of fame for a long time, he gradually Drought things to a head, and his glori- ious climax was sprung at the famous sbanauet Since then lie has made more
 hits than any man who ever wielded the
 gavel at a banquet, or ever served as
 club president Mir. Exum's long suit seems to have been the acquisition of the presidency of numerous clubs. And here
 he shone. He was one of the incorpor- 1tors of the Bachelors home. and though lyoung in years his skill in handling en- ltertainments could give many an older Ihear cards and spades. Before becoming distinguished. MT. Exum wore long lmoustache. but the statesmanlike Thoughts forced this from his lip, and inow his handsome face can be seen in M II it's simplicity.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10

B. Eight hours, as nearly as the con- ditions of the work permits.
 w. S. Estate address of one or more companies who are employing men to go to South America?
 compare with that of Mexico?
 wer.-Advertisements are not in- serted in this column. 9 Bolivia is somewhat warmer and the climate less equable than that of Mexico. D. J.-What is the difference between sun time and railroad time? Is there any difference in railroad time between Omaha and New York? Do the railroads have certain place to get their time and where is it?
 Answer-Sun time is regulated by the average motion of the sun. Railroad time is arbitrary though based on solar time. The difference between Omaha and New York Is two hours by standard time. By standard time adopted in 1883, the earth is divided into twenty-four sections. In America the eastern section includes all territory between the At lantic coast and Detroit. The central section reaches from Detroit to Bismarck N. D. The mountain section covers the territory between Bismarck and the wes- tern border of Idaho. The Pacific section covers the rest of the country. Thus, when 1t is noon in New York city, in cisco 1t is o'clock A. M.shrdl ahrdl au Chicago it is Il a. m. In Omaha and Denver it Is 10 a. m. and at San Fran cisco it Is g o'clock a. m
 Sturler.-Was there any vote for pres ident of the United States larger than that cast for Bryan in 1900?
 Answer.-In 1896 both leading candidates received larger popular vote. Bryan's being 6,502 925 and McKinley's 7,104779
 N. R. H. asks for receipe for India ink for tattooing. If any reader can furnish this information it will appear in this column.
 L. R. B.-What may be added to paint that will give it added lustre for outside work?
 Answer.-Gum shellac dissolved in al- cohol would probably serve. However. you better ask painters advice.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10

Write the civil service examiner at any city postoffice.
 F. R. H.-There is no premium on any of the coins you ask about.
 W. A. T.-What IS the difference in the length of day on December l. between Omaha, Neb.. and Bismarck. N. D.?
 Answer.-Perhaps 2s minutes.
 R. H.-There Is a controversy concern ing the depth of the well at George Washingtons old home at Mount Vernon. I have once asked you to decide it, but saw no answer.
 Answer.-We are pleased to answer questions when we can, provided they are of somewhat general interest. In the matter of the depth of this well, which must have existed considerably over a hundred years ago. historians have been strangely silent. You will probably have to consult spiritualistic medium.
 D. K L.-Is. there a language correctly called Bohemian. or what language do the people of Bohemia speak?
 Answer.-The language is rather a dia- feet. Slav and German are both spoken there.
 H. McF.-Please tell me where I can get information rebarding the resources of the Argentina republic?
 Answer-Juan O. Bigelow. consul at New Orleans, will doubtless De pleased to give you any information you ask for.
 A. B-Please give me the address of Ella Wheeler Wilcox?
 Answer.-Care of Journal New York N. Y.
 J. M Nils there any premium on the half dollar of 1920?
 Answer.No.
 M. L. M.-In answer to your question, which cannot be printed here. can collect from A, If A has any property; whether B advertised his horse or not has nothing to do with the case.
 w E. M.-How can I obtain the ad- dresses of the various colleges in the country?
 2 How can I obtain information re- garding position in the Chicago schools?
 3. What constitutes a days work in the United States civil service?
 Answer.--The names of principal edu- cational institutions are printed in an nuals like the Worlds Almanac A fairly complete directory could be made up from advertisements in the leading maga- zines.
 2 Write the superintendents of schools.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
oPELIkA.

Opelka, January 9-(Speeial) Miss Lille Delay of this city, formery of At lanta and one of the most popular young ladies of this city, was married to MT. Watt Murphy of Columbus yesterday.
 The Hon. and Mrs R. B. Varnes enter tained social club of this city New Years evening at very elaborate and elegant entertainment. Their home, which is one of the most elegant In the state, the interior being of quartersawed oak, was handsomely decorated. large num- Der of guests participate in the games and other interesting attractions.
 Miss F,stelle Smith, one of Opelike' 8 most charming entertainers. received Fri day afternoon in honor of Mrs Abner M. Torbert The guests were as usual most pleasantly entertained.
 Four weddings in one day was the re- cord for Phoenix City and Girard Christ mas day MT. Arch Duke and Miss Annie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
QUESTIONS ANSWERED.

| D. R. E.-What are Ku Klux?
 9 What is meant by Dominican gov ernment?
 trict of Colombia? 4 When does Halloween come? 5 When is St Valentines Day? 6Does the United States own the whole of the Great Lakes? L What railroad runs from Philadel- phia to Washington? g. How many railroads cross the United States from the Atlantic to the Pacific, and what are their names. Answers.-The Ku Klux was a secret organization which came into existence after the civil war. It's birthplace was Pulaski, Tenn. Itsc avowed objects were to protect the weak, to relieve the op- pressed and succor the suffering to aid and assist in the execution of constitu- tional laws. The secrecy and mystery of the I<lan drew into its circles many | lawless people and reign of terror was created which resulted in its disbanding after three or four years 9 Probably you refer to the government of San Domingo. g. The District of Columbia is only territory and is governed by congress. 4 The evening preceding All Saints Day
 G. The boundary line is along the center of the lakes r Pennsylvania and Baltimore and Ohio. B. There Is no single railroad extending across the United States. Curious.-What buries ancient cities so deep under ground? 9 Is it possible for a man to lift him self, in ina gination, among the stars and conceive of place in space where space ends?
 g. What kind of oil did the ancients use in the bath? Answers.--rhe surface of the earth is constantly changing through the action of the ocean. earthquakes and the en- gineering feats of man. Even in towns of of own country it is not unusual to find several or many feet below the surface evidence that the filling in process has raised the level to a surprising extent.
 ?. That would depend very largely on the activity of ones imagination. You would find interest in Dr. Alfred Russel Wallace's new work, Mans Place in the Universe" 3. Oils compressed from vegetable sub stances. undoubtedly.
 J. w. M.-Who is the proper one to have wedding cards printed and pay for same
 
 s. T. Ills there any premium on the half dollar of 1853?
 Answer.-No. The latest half dollar on which there is premium is that of 1852
 c. A. MI have a copy of the Ulster County Gazette of January IA. 1900. con- taining an account of the death of Wash ington. Has it any value?
 2. Give me the address of reliable lawyer in London. Eng.
 Answer.-The paper you have is prob- ably a fac simle. of which great num- bers have been printed. In any case it has no value.
 ?. We. cannot recommend a lawyer in London. Write to Henry Clay Evans consul general at London, who will advise you.
 J. B. S.-what premium Is offered on a half dollar of 1894?
 Answer.-we never knew there was any.
 W. M. O--What must a man know to i'll the position of a railway postal clerk and whom can I write about a position on the c. B. and e.?
 Answer.-You would be required to pass civil service examination. in which an expert knowledge of the location of post offices of the country would be part.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
RACING UNSHoD HORSES.
Australian Trainer Says They Are 1 Lengths Faster.

Prom the New York Sun
 The shoeing or rather plating of race lhorses Is a question widely discussed in lEngland just now especially since J. jBrewer, the Australian trainer and ex- hockey, has aired his views. He Is of the opinion that too much attention cannot lbe paid to the matter, and that in the Iehoeing alone centers the great success iof the racer. In years gone by shoeing lused to be studied in a perfunctory man. lner, the system adopted being rather of lthe happy go lucky order. When the re- lsults came out all right they were taken for granted, and no great effort was made ito shape them beforehand. Almost all trainers then worked on the same plans, and they won In turns. Sometimes one was found to be more clever than the other
 In q recent interview in Sporting
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
Two American Girls at Delhi.

From London Modern Society.
 Well managed as they were, the dur bar ceremonies ofNcourse brought about their little moments Of social friction; and some piquant bits of gossip are being handed about in London by those who have lately returned from India Among the visitors from England was an American duchess. When she ar rived at Delhi it was borne in upon her hat she would have to curtsey-at the coronation ball-to Lady Curzon, whom she had known in Chicago as Mary Letter Now, an American woman does not mind curtseying to foreign royalty, but to, curtsey to a fellow countrywoman-that were too much. And there were, she knew, members of the Letter family at hand eager to see the obeisance. The duchess turned tall and carried of her duke before the coronation ball.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
Travels of a Marked Lobster.

From the Portland Times.
 About three months ago. a fisherman caught large seed lobster marked H. A. K, which he put overheard in Seguin harbor This was noted in the Jones' port Enterprise. with the request that any one catching this lobster would in turn report. On December s. George Mar shall caught the same shelfish near Mark Island which, as soon as punched by the inspector, will be placed in Hatchet harbor This is interesting to those who studying the habits and vagaries of the escuent crustacean, and guesses are in order as to when this specimen will next show up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10

Barnes MT. VIII stubbs and Miss Maggie Iurnage, MT. Win Guilatte and Miss Nannie cnlpepper and MT. J. B. Coan and Miss Ida Newman were the contract ing parties.
 Miss Mary Joe Erwin entertained few friends at an elegant midday luncheon Wednesday.
 Many charming visitors have added to the holiday pleasures of the younger set of the city.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10
Undoubtedly.
n the Chicago News.

From the Chicago News.
 "The horse may be noble animal as you say" remarked the pessimistic per- son. but l fail to see it."
 Still" rejoined the optimistical one, ''vou must admit there is something cle- vating about the mule"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10

CONCORDIA SOCIETY. All mem bers are kindly requested to be at the hall at lO:3O a. m. to attend the funeral of our departed Brother F. Garris.
 Fl. Mueller. Pres.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1904-01-10

Gas Coke delivered in can vas sacks, promptly.
 B. R. L. 6 F. Co.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-23
Something New for Worlds Fair
Visitors.

To accommodate this extraordinary de.
mand for Worlds Fair excursion tick
cts, arrangements have been made for
an additional date Of sale.
The Denver and Rio Grande system
announce that special rates will BE
made on June 2Sth in addition to the
dates previously announced.
If you are going east and want t
travel at the minimum of expens-
yet the maximum Of comfort and tho'
ough enjoyment you should inves
ate the advantages offered by the IT, =
yer & Rio Grande, the Scenic line %
the World.
Write fer cur Worlds Fair Phan'h
let and beautifully illustrated books .
travel to be found at any Of the '"i
lowing Rio Grande ticket Offices:
No. II East Santa Clara street, SaI
Jose, No. 1917 Second street, Sacran
ento, No. ITO Broadway, Oakland O
w. J. Shotwell, General Agent, D. 4
r. G.. Railway, 625 Market Street, Sal
Francisco California.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-23
At the Churches.

Presbyterian Church-Rev. F. L.
Nash will preach at II a. m. and 1880
p. m. Morning subject, The Three
Great Lessons of the Great Teacher"
Evening subject, visions Of the Last
Days." with a short prelude on Ha.
waii. Everybody welcome.
Episcopal Church-Holy communion
8 a. m. Litany and sermon II a. m.
Evening prayer and sermon 1880 p. n.
The public is cordially invited to at.
tend the II a. m. and 7.30 p. m. ser.
vices.
Preaching services at the Metho-
dist Church tomorrow at the usual
hours, IL a. m. and 1880 p. M, con
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. John Tel
| fer.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-23
DIRECTORS.

DIRECTORS.
Hickey, George P H. Sender
1. J. Woodbury.
Il.
r. G.
r. Davis Asst m
w.
G. W. cswina, ASST Agency
DEPOSIT De PARTMENT.
OVER DEPOSIT BOXES benz
design being haneh special
AND FIRE PROOF,
on application.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-23

The New York Herald has declared
itself unequivocally for Parker. Just
a straw, perhaps, showing which way
the wind is blowing. The Herald has
so early in a campaign. Its mission
is to give the news, uncOlored by any
partisanship, until it can bet on sure
thing OF it's present position Col
Tiers, which is favorable to Roosevelts
candidacy, says:
MIR. Bennett, has insisted and con-
sistatly acted upon the belief that the
taking of sides Veakens such paper
as it suits him to make. He considers
it an advantage, however. to be onthe
winning side at the finish. and it
has been his custom to return to this
country few weeks before national
election and tell his helpers which
he has not made single error in form
ing this judgment since he has direct
ed his paper 1t is certainly signifi-
can't. therefore, that he should now
cast his own precedents to the winds
and at this early date come out fiat
footed for Judge Parker. What his
action means we can only guess. All
we know is that Mr. Bennett himself
wrote the declaratory article. 1t is
reasonable to suppose that he really
thinks Judge Parker is going to be
elected. and that the Herald is going
to land right side up with care.
Most people will agree with Col
lier's that the attitude of the Heral:
now is certainly significant" Jam y
Gordon Bennett is a man whose mott'
is BE sure you're right then g
ahead" but, in his opinion you ar
not right unless you are on the win
ming side He finds out which sid
is right by putting his ear to tn
ground and by feeling the public pulse
Therefore, we repeat, the fact tina
his journal, the Herald, comes on
for Parker is certainly significant
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BIuestone Matters.
M. J. Heller and w. A. Jenning
two of the parties interested in tn
purchase of the Bluestone mine, pa;
the property a visit this week, and d
parted for San Francisco Wednesda
AS soon as the track and the hois
are replaced in the mine, and fe
other repairs made, about twenty mi
ers will find work on the propert
Five drills are to be started on II
2OO-foot level to explore the propert
This work will most likely be done
contract. The plans for future VOL
are quite extensive but will depel
upon how the mine shows up with Il
development work done in the ne
six months.-Lyon County Times.
Morning appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1877-1906, 1904-08-23
Passion Play Tuesday Night.

Mr.. Groesbeck wishes to announce
that the Vitigraph will not open in
this city on Monday night owing tt
the success that he is having with
the Passion Play in Virginia City, bal
wishes to state that he will show tbs
films once more in this city on mex
Tuesday evening for the last time
The rest of the week will be devoted
to a new bill
Those who have not seen the Pas
sion Play cannot afford to miss it a
the Vitigraph on Tuesday night as it i!
one of the greatest films yet taken