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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
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 Respectfully yours,
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
Too Fat For His Cell.

Prison life agrees with w R. Harris, a Clark county life man in the peni- tentiary, says Columbus VO.l cUrrc- spondent of the Cincinnati Enquirer. Since his incarceration in May, 1903. he has increased so much in weight that an ordinary cell is not large enough for him, and few days ago he was trans ferred to the cage in which the prison demons used to be confined. He now weighs 435 pounds.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
X. F. COWLRS.
Saturday Evening, JuIy 3Oth.

we begin our August way-down, cut price sale Only 80 days to sell our Millinery at any price. During this month our Summer Millinery will find many new owners. We want to do a little extra advertising by way of giv- ing you more for your money than any time in JuIy--which is big bid for your money. For anything in the line of Millinery come to us. We don't mind former prices. but please bear in mind how this advertisement reads ahd you will profit by it.
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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
Awkward Rsots.

h an account by Japanese officer of the first fights on land near the Yalu he records that the men could not keep their Europaan-fashioned boots on their feet, so that most of them preferred to sling their unaccustomed footgear over their shoulders, wading through the icy mud in their bare feet.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
LIGHTNING MIRACLE.
Man at Morristown Marked wits
 Image of Cructfx

Image of Crucffx.
 MORRISTOWN, N. J., Aug. 6.-Dur- ing the heavy shower here yesterday Theodore Armstrong of Mount Kemble avenue after heavy clap of thunder ran to his front window and saw a man lying upon his face across the sidewalk with his coat torn from the right shoul~ der down to within few inches of the bottom. Armstrong notified All Souls hospital, and when Dr. J. B. Griswold arrived he found the man unconscious, with large streaks all over his back.
 He was taken to the hospital, and one of the most miraculous things oc- cured that has ever come under the eyes of the gray nuns, many of whom have been caring for the wounded and injured for thirty or forty years
 The streaks on the mans back began to assume the form of a cross and as the sisters and doctors watched the marvellous transformation the figure be- gan to grow more distinct and soon the image of Christ nailed to the cross appeared. The nails in his hands and feet were as plain as if they had been painted there The wound in the side can be seen. and upon the head lof Christ appears the crown of thorns as distinctly as upon the large crucifx which hangs directly over the youna mans bed.
 When called up on the telephone Iass night, the sister in charge of the hos pital confirmed the story of the strange appearance of the image and said il was absolutely true as told. Many of the nuns had witnessed the occurrence. which they regarded as a miracle.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
An Oversight.

"Now, look at me- howled the hald- headed orator, land behold what pluck and perseverance will do. I am self made man. and-p
 Say, interrupted small boy in tht gallery. swhy didn't you finish the iob by putting some hair on your head 9''- Cincinnati Nnoufrer.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1904-08-06
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The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

st. Louis, July 9.-When the conven-
tion reassembled this afternoon the
startling announcement was whisper
ed around in different circles that a
sensation was to be sprung upon the
convention at the eleventh hour.
1t developed that Judge Parker had
telegraphed his views upon finance, in
which he declared for the gold stand
ard, and suggesting that the conven-
ton should know this fact that it
might be given an opportunity to Sc
lect some one else for the party nomi-
nee, should his views not be in accord
with those of the delegates.
Information concerning the Parker
telegram spread through the conven-
ton during the recess and it soon be-
came evident to the leaders that IL
would be necessary to make some ef-
forts to shape events in way to save
the situation as much as possible.
RumOr of Gold Plank.
The various reports and rumors soon
crystalized into a well defined state
ment that Senator Daniel as chair
man of the Committee on Resolutions,
was preparing to offer a motion for the
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

5:37 p. m.-Convention called to or
der.
5:2S p. m.-Reported that an attempt
will be made in the convention this
afternoon to have gold plank intro
duced into platform. Bryan is i'll and
will not reappear in the hall.
SAP p. m.-On notion. nominating
speeches are to be limited to ten min
utes and seconding speeches to five
minutes.
5:H p. m.-F. B. Morris of Illinois
took platform to nominate Williams Of
Illinois for Vice President.
Frederick c. Robertson of Washing
ton arose to put in nomination George
Turner Of that state.
1924 p. m.-John D. Anderson of
West Virginia, placed in nomination
ex-senator Henry G. Davis of that
state.
6:25 D. m.-Senator Dubois rose to
second nomination of Turner.
SIP p. NIT is reported that Judge
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

ST. Louis, July AT 9:10 o'clock
Chairman Clark pounded vigorously
with his gavel and asked that the del
eeates be seated and the aisles cleared.
He did not formally call the conven-
tion to order. but as soon as some de-
gree of order had been restored, Gov.
Vardaman of Mississippi, without for
mai recognition by the chairman, pro-
ceeded to address the convention on
the subject of the mysterious tele-
gram.
He said that rumors were abroad
that a telegram had been received
from Judge Parker. and these reports
had caused such excitement and ap-
prehension that he would move that
The gentleman of the New York dele
cation reported as recipient of the mes
sage should sent it to the clerks desk
10 be read.
"The confusion of the rabble and the
mob had characterized every hour of
the convention since its sitting" de-
clared Gov. Vardaman.
Let us find out what this rumor
Is" he concluded, that has created
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Massa achusetts delegation and spread
over the hall.
"xeep Your Heads" Said TiIIman.
The Conference Committee reached
the hall at 9:35 o'clock and filed slow
ly along the center of the convention
floor. Delegates thronged about them,
and asked, What shall we do?"
Keep your heads and behave" re-
torted Senator Tillman with emphasis,
and he repeated the injunction at nu-
merous intervals.
John S. Williams, Gov. Vardaman.
Senator Tillman and Senator Carmack
made their way to the platform with
the mysterious message in their pos
session.
A conference took place among the
four and Chairman Clark, while the
delegates, who had for the moment put
excitement away from them, sang
my Old Kentucky Home a delegate
from Kentucky standing on his chair
and leading the song. The band caught
up the melody and the convention sang
a second verse to the accompaniment.
Chairman Clark pounded for order,
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

reconsideration of the vote by which
the platform was adopted, in order to
present an amendment, including the
gold standard declaration, so as to Sc
cure a platform i'm harmony with
Judge Parkers views. Many delegates
objected to this proceeding, among
them being Senator Tillman. who was
very much aroused over the situation.
He protested In excited language over
the proposed proceeding, declaring that
the party was preparing Ito make
fool OF itself and that it must not
be done.
A conference was held, in which
Senators Daniel, Tillmsn, Carmack,
Foster Of Louisiana, Sheehan' Hill ana
others took part The conference was
characterized at the beginning by much
feeling. but towards the end 1t as
sumed a very peaceful attitude. Sena-
tor Carmack, ex-senator Cannon anu
Senator Tillman were among the most
earnest speakers, and all agreed that
it would not be advisable to press
gold standard plank upon the conven-
ton.
TiIIman Charged Insincerity.
Senator Tillman spoke in loud tones
of the 'insncerity of friends OF the
candidate. / cast no aspersion upon
Judge BarkefS = cnaTaclei' ms aCtiVh
is manly but we Of the South have
been deceived. We should have known
all this before, not at the ninth hour
Senator Hill answered with some
heat. He said
Il am not here to say that the tele-
gram from Judge Parker is fortu-
nate thing, but / do say that no In
telligent delegate nor no state delega-
tion voted for Judge Parker without
knowing exactly where Judge Parker
stood. There is nothing In the tele-
gram but the expression OF that which
you all knew he believed
AS the conference progressed. the
tenor Of the remarks became milder
and milder. and the conclusion was
gradually reached that the telegram
was not Of a character to demand
either the retirement of Judge Parker
or a gold standard declaration.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

Parker and ex-senator Davis of their
nomination.
1t was also announced that the new
National Committee would meet in
New York on date to be fixed by the
chairman.
Senator McCreary of Kentucky pre-
sided in the closing moments of the
convention.
A resolution of thanks to Senator Jo-
seph w. Bailey of Texas for the ad-
mirable manner in which he presided
over the convention was agreed to-
AT 1:31 o'clock Senator McCreary ad-
journed the convention sine die, the
band playing AUD Lang Syne."
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

with John S. Williams standing by
his side.
'I wish to announce in advance" !"
said the chairman, that on this i'm
portant matter every man shall have
n full and fair hearing. 1 now intro
duce John Sharp Williams of Missis-
sippi.
Williams Presents Message.
Mr.. Williams spoke as follows:
"Mr. Chairman and Gentlemen of the
Convention: All of us were very
much surprised and excited this after
noon, to use no stronger words, at
what purported to be copies of tele-
grams which had been sent out by our
nominee to Mr.. Carmack and others in
this city. I want to tell you that no
such telegram has been received. Mr..
Carmack not only received no tele-
gram to-day Of the character that was
published, but never received a tele-
gram from Mr.. Parker in all of his
life. And nobody received a tele-
gram containing the language in that
Infamous volunteer production Cloud
cheers and applause)
"a telegram has come from Mr.
Parker to Mr.. Sheehan, however which
l shall read in a moment, and it is
so important that you should know
what it is and. after I have read it.
1 shall hand it to my friend. the
Governor of my state. Mr.. Vardaman.
and have him read it over again.
When you shall have heard it you
will note that there is not in it one
word about requiring or demanding, or
asking, or requesting that anything
should be placed in the Democratic
platform cloud applause), you will al
so note that IL there is any error in
II at all. Il is an error of judgment.
proceeding from a too sensitive spirit
of honor (Applause), to be misunder-
stood or placed In false or in a
| double position. / shall now ask Gov.
Vardaman to read the telegram to
| you" Cloud cheering and appause.)
Hailed Message with Applause.
Mr.. williams words were heard in d
silence so deep. so intense, that, not
withstanding his weakened voice, his
every word was distinctly audible In
oil parts OF the hall. He then handed
the message to Gov. Nardaman, Who
after requesting absolute quiet. read
the telegram.
A ringing cheer went around the hall.
but II was brief, 40 anxious were the
delegates TO see what would follow.
Mr.. Williams: Mr.. Chairman.
1
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

Delegate John Lamb of Indiana NOV
ed that the Democratic National Com
mittee be authorized to fill any va
cancy that might occur on the national
ticket.
The motion was adopted.
A resolution naming and thanking
the officers of the convention was also
adopted; also James X, Jones and the
outgoing National Committee.
Chairman Champ Clark and Tempo
were made, respectively, chairmen of
the committees to notify Judge
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
IF BEST FOR COUNTRY
SHE HOPES FOR HIM.
Mother of Parker Informed of His
Nomination.

Mother of Parker Informed of His
Nomination.
Derby Conn, July 9.-The news OF
Judge Parker's nomination was
brought to Mrs. Parker, mother of the
Democratic nominee, to-day by a rep
resentative Of the Associated Press.
Tears welled to her eyes and for mo-
ment she could not speak. Then she
said:
IL had hoped, II his nomination would
be the best thing for the party. that
he would be nominated. and now" she
said. "if his election will be the best
thing for the country, I sincerely hope
that he will be elected"
She said that Judge Parker was a
personal friend OF President Roosevelt.
and within a year or two made him a
visit az his oyster Bay home
Mrs. Parker is 80 years old and lives
with her daughter Mrs Hail.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
PARKER AND DAVIS is THE TICKET THAT
THE DEMOCRATS PRESENT TO THE COUNTRY
HENRY G. DAVIS, OF WEST VIRGINIA,
WAS NAMED FOR VICE PRESIDENCY

st. Louis, July 10, a. m.-The order
of business now went back to the
point where Gov. Vardaman sprang
the Parker telegram rumor and the
chair directed that the roll should be
called on the nomination of a candi-
date for the vice presidency.
The final result of the ballot was
unofficially:
Williams, 1866; Turner. 100; Davis, 654;
Harris. SO.
Iowa did not vote.
The nomination of Davis was made
unanimous.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

Parker has telegraphed to the conven-
ton his views on finance, declaring for
the gold standard, and suggesting that
the convention should know this fact,
giving the delegates an opportunity to
name another candidate if his views
should not be in accord with those Of
the delegates. Mr.. Sheehan, who has
the custody of the telegram, declines
to reveal the text until it is read to the
convention.
The Parker telegram has created a
commotion, and several senators have
been to Mr.. Sheehan and urged him
not to read the telegram to the con-
vention.
The substance of Judge Parker's
telegram is that he wants the conven-
ton to know his position: that he Is
a gold standard man and he believes
the law irrevocably fixed the gold
standard and he would enforce the law
as he constructs It. There is a ref
erence i'm the dispatch referring to a
declination of the nomination If his
position is not satisfactory to the con-
vention. Senator Hill asked for a
copy Of the gold plank adopted by the
subcommittee and rejected by the
Committee on Resolutions. It was OBJ
tanned for him, and he now has 1t in
his possession.
6:35 D. m.-overmyer nominated
former Senator w. A. Harris, OF Kan
sas.
Delegates from silver states have
crowded around Gov. vardaman and
in excited tones are discussing the tele-
gram. Parker had better get of the
ticket" said a North Dakota delegate
TO the Mississippi Governor. "and Wen
stand by you in this fight"
Convention Hall. July .. 6:45 p. m.-
Senator Clark Of Montana seconds
nomination Of Turner.
6:47 p. m-Senators Hill, Daniel and
Tillman are I'm conference II Is now
thought the Parker telegram will be
suppressed and that no attempt will
be made to change the platform.
1906 p. m.-The convention has taken
a recess till $3.50 O'Clock tonight.
7:05 p. m.-Senator Culberson says
the nomination for Vice President
should not be made until the eonven-
tion knows who will be the candidate
for President.
7:10 p. MIN the conference Senator
Daniel says; II say most positively
the committee cannot meet again. We
have finished our work"
Several senators agreed with him.
John Prentiss Poe OF Maryland sec
onded the nomination OF Henry q.
Davis.
7:iO p. m.-The Committee on Reso-
lutions decided tentatively that wnen
Continued on Sixth Page.
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MESSAGE OF PARKER THAT
CAUSED ALL THE TROUBLE

telegram addressed
to f ShecEan
iliamF Sheehan, Hotel Jefferson, ST. Louis:
irTevocaby established
the convention of to-day shall
ratified the platform the subject
and it is proved to
decline the nominal
before adj
tournament fSpued, B. Parke
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
HOW PARKER RECEIVED
NEWS FROM ST. LOUIS.
smiled His satisfaction over His
Nomination.

Esopus, n. Y. July 9.-The news Of
Judge Parker's nomination was given
10 him at $50 o'clock this morning by
the correspondent of the Associated
Press. who found him clambering out
of the water after his morning swim.
"well, Judge, you've got it," cried
the reporter as the athletic figure OF
the Judge appeared over the bow OF
the barge from which he had been div
ing.
rs that so?" replied the Judge, his
ruddy face breaking into a CHEEKY
smile. IN which satisfaction was un-
disguised. He asked for details Of the
Anal vote and displayed the liveliest
Interest in every fact and hgure, at
the same time refraining from the
slightest comment.
When asked II he would say any
thing on the matter Of his nomination,
he said:
mo. shall say nothing whatever
Continued on Ninth Page.
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HOW THEY WORKED TO
DISCOUNT The EFFECT
Leaders Dealt With Sensation Judge Parker
Caused.
THEY HELD A CONFERENCE

In Which for a Time the Discussion Was Personal
and Heated AS the Discussion Proceeded,
However, the Leaders Became Cool and Com
pete Harmony and Accord Were Finally Re-
Stored-TiIman and Hill Prominent in the
Deliberations Gold Question Had Aroused
Their Combativeness- Story of the Convention
in Concise Bulletin Form.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
JUDGE PARKER--THE
NEXT PRESIDENT
HIS PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE.
CAREER OF THE DEMoCRACY's
sTANDARD-BEARER

Alton Brooks Parker. chief justice
OF the New York Court OF Appeals and
Democratic nominee for President Of
the United States. is 50 years old He
was born on his fathers farm near
Cortland, N. T.. May IA, 1852. He at
tended the village school and worked
about tho farm. When 16 years old
he taught school IN country school
house and established his authority by
thrsshing the school bully. Then ne
taught school At Binghamton. After
that he was a teacher at Accord. In
Ulster county, at 50 day. He intend
lcentlnued on Ninth Parel
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

disorder in this hall. Let the gentle
man from New York to whom the tel
egram is addressed, read it-let it be
read. Let the truth be known and
then let us proceed to business"
Loud applause followed this decla-
ration and continued as Gov. Varda-
man took mis- seat.
Called for the Message.
Chairman Clark replied: 1T is moved
that the New York delegation or the
member of that delegation who has
the telegram that has been bruited
about this city-if he has such one
produce it and read it to this conven-
ton"
George Raines of New York asked
that the motion be deferred until the
chairman of his delegation could be
heard from.
How much time do you want?"
asked the chairman.
Il understand the chairman of the
New York delegation is now on his
way to the hail." was the reply.
The chair requests the gentleman
from Mississippi to withdraw his mo-
ton for a few moments" said Mr..
Clark.
Gov. Vardaman acquiesced, and Judge
Richardson of Alabama asked that
Senator Carmack of Tennessee be in
terrogated as to whether or no he had
received a telegram from Judge
Parker. saying that he could not ac-
cept the nomination unless there was
gold declaration in the platform. and
which was published in an evening pa
per.
Most Weighty Matter.
Gentlemen" said the chairman,
'this Is the most weighty matter that
has come before this convention, and
we want no information second hand.
We want it from the fountain head.
understand that the message is now
on the way to the hall, and l suggest
tnat we await It's arrival"
The suggestion was approved with
shout, and quiet settled down over
tne convention, pending the arrival Of
tae Important message from the South
ern Hotel
The band played Dixie" and was
rewarded with the usual yells.
While the convention waited good
uIqer prevailed. Suddenly the clerks
voice rose with the announcement.
., mere is a telegram at the desk for
george Fred Williams"
a ripple Of laughter began In the
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
HOW THE CONVENTION
REPLIED TO PARKER'S MESSAGE


motion to scndth blowing o
platform
possible
Therefore
usecc "A
inga minaton on said form"
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PARKER HURLED ABOMB IN
A MESSAGE TO SHEEHAN
Threw the Convention Into the Widest
Excitement
BY A TELEGRAM DECLARING

That He Pins His Faith to the Gold Standard and
Thought the Convention Should Know That
Before 1t Adjourned-There Was Heated Argu-
ment and Sharp Invective Before a Reply
Gould Be Framed and Adopted, Declaring the
Monetary Question no Issue and that 1t Was
PurposeIy Left Out of the Platform.
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He Created Wild Excitement
cIarng His Belief in the Gold Standard.

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Attracted attention f e al dN Nnh hCnyeton n@an heped
nominate
charma New york; at Democrat Executive Committee 1@5
pointed dur% % by Gov DdB vacancy.
nlnuwy % the Supreme court %bnchn in
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5:24 D. m.-vice presidential confer
ences Of leaders have returned In
agreement upon Senator H. G. Davis
Of West Virginia and his friends here
have wired him asking II he will ac-
cept. A reply is now awaited. Judge
Harmon OF Cincinnati is also under
consideration.
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10
BULLETINS FROM
CONVENTION HALL,

Convention Hall, ST. Louis, July o.
5:14 p. m.-Chairman Clark has taken
his seat The band is playing and the
hall is filling slowly with delegates.
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Continued on Sixth Page.
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lcOntinuod on Ninth Page.)
The Savannah morning news., 1904-07-10

6:35 D. m.-Overmyer nominated
former Senator w. A. Harris, OF Kan
sas.
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Continued on Ninth Page.
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Delegates from silver states have
crowded around Gov. Vardaman and
in excited tones are discussing the tele-
gram. Parker had better get of the
ticket" said a North Dakota delegate
to the Mississippi Governor. "and Wen
stand by You In this fight"