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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
Very Hard!

The wedding was overall the
ceremony and the splendor and the
speechifying and the smiles. Amid
a shower of shoes and rice the bride
and bridegroom had departed in
their carriage for Charing Cross sta
ton.
The affected parent stood in ST.
lance as the lucky pair vanished
gradually into space. Tears stream
ed down his cheeks. The sympa-
thetic guest laid a compassionate
hand upon his arm.
II know know he murmured
gently. 1T must have been hard
indeed for you to lose your daugh.
ter"
The old man raised his head and
nodded.
$50 hard-so hard" he answer
cd. dashing a sign of weakness from
his eyes. "But Ethel is a dear
sweet girl and would not fail US
She was long, long time about it
bat she landed the fellow just as W
had given up all hOpe"-Londor
/ Scrars.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14

Acquaintance with detective Is
20, the good thing some people may
imagine" said q young woman who
has never yet been accused Of being
an adventures or anything else that Is
supposed to get ones name on the
froat pages Of the newspapers. "a
few months ago was robbed Of a belt
that priced very highly because II
was unique and cannot be duplicated.
I spent considerable money and had
the assistance Of o headquarters de-
tective. but without recovering the
belt.
THAT was ai welt enough, but yes
terlay rs was walking down Broad
way saw SIR. Detective. lie saw me
too. and remembered that be- hat Fesf
me somewhere. bot had evidently for
gotten the circumstances. He 'shnd
owed me for q biloxi: then when
turned into a store b. slipped into
doorway and waited for me 10 come
out Again he Swallowed me GIL
turned into my doorway. st tina
point he seemed 10 suddenly remembei
that he had known the as client, no
as a victim. for as looked back b.
seemed 10 have a sheepist look In bi
face rs he turned and walked rapid.
away."-New York Globe.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
Tho chserer Alone.

The "oiiicial chcerer" stole into
her room and quietly locked the
door. Then she threw herself upon
the bed and abandoned herself to
grief unstinted and deep. For q
half hour she shook with dry throat
ed sobs, filed with pain, and then
when her face was quite splotched
with red and her blue eyes were pur.
lie trimmed she sat up and smiled
that sunshiny smile which was the
unfailing cllecrcr Of Office and home,
"Therc, that's over for two months
at lcast." she said AZ she reached
for tho cold crepri with ono hand
and for Ter postlor pill wiia tile
other.--Sox Yosk Press.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
The Loyal ifishmsn.

Speaking of diplomat, a Wash"
ington official said: "He reminds
me Of an Austrian nobleman who
once made q big tour. At Prag he
said that If he were not a Wiener
he would Ike TO be Prayer. He
said the same thing with reference
to Budapest and other places when
hevisited them. The various speeches
pleased the hearers, but / prefer the
irishman's STYLE"
"And what was that?" was asked.
"He became well acquainted with
d Frenchman, who said to him once
pat, il / we're not a Frenchman I'D
be an Irishman. Now, il you were
| not an Irishman what would yon
Ike 10 beY
"S1rn.' eaid Pat, II I we're moi
| Irish III level, I'd be ashamed
Of myscx
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
SEABOARD
AIR LINE RAILWAY.

Effective January 5, 1908. and
subject to change without notice.
Trains will leave Durham as
follows:
No. 233. -10.05 A. NJ. connect
ing at Henderson with No. rs
which will arrive at Portsmouth.
Norfolk at $50 2. NJ. resumine
connection at Weldon with A. G.
L. for Eastern Carolina points
and at Portsmouth-Norfolk with
Steamship lines for Washington,
Baltimore, Cape Charles. New
York and Boston. This will also
connect at Henderson with No.
66 for Richmond, Washington
and New York.
No. 2i1 will arrive in Durham
at 6 P. M.
No. 221 will arrive in Durham
at $40 p. M.
No. 222 will leave Durham a
$50 P. NJ.
The Durham & Southern trair
No. III leaving Durham at al
P. M. and arriving at Apex a
900 p. NJ. connects with Sea
board No. Al and AZ for Char
lotte, Atlanta and points West
and Columbia, Savannah, Jack
sonviIle, and all Florida points
For Timetables, rates and an,
information desired apply to +
W. Woodward, Union Tickle
Agent, or r. L. Montgomer
Agent, "Phone No. II, or writ
to,
G. II. GATTIs,
Travelling Passenger Agent
Raleigh, N. G.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
Want Him One Bitter.

Nothing reused the wrath and
disdain Of the late Congressman
Jerry Simpson more than Dragging
about affluence and luxurious liv-
ing. One day a rich senator hold
ing forth in that strain remarked
unnecessarily: u was obliged to dis
charge my second coaehman last
week. Though he was in many
ways an invaluable fellow, he was
continually hanging around one
Of the prettier underhousemaids.
"Ah," said Mr.. Simpson graTely, 81
can sympathize with you. have
just been obliged to discharge my
third groom. lie was always loaf
ing in the servants billiard room"
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
CAUTIOUS UNCLE JERRY.
He Would Take No Chances Even F>s
a Goodly Fortune.

a Goodly Fortune.
A lawyer had Travelled all the way
from California to pay a $4,000
legacy over to Uncle Jerry Hope
field, who had lived all his life in a
little town in Ohio, and after break
fast two or three of US were invited
to go along and witness the trans
fer. When we reached the house,
Uncle Jerry was Tightening up the
hoops on the rain barrel, while his
wife had gone to see a sick neigh
Dor. They had been fully identified
the day before as the proper parties,
and now the lawyer said:
"Well, Uncle, Jerry, | want to
hand you that money and get a re-
ceipt and be off this morning."
"I'm kinder busy just now" said
the old man as he stopped hammer
ing for a moment.
"Yes, but l have $4,000 here for
you. ! don't believe there's man
in the world who wouldn't stop work
long enough to sign receipt for
such fortune.
"Mebbe not, but it looks like rain,
and ! want to git this bari fixed
right away. Can't you come over in
about an hour?"
"Look here, man, but did you
ever see $4,000 in all your life?'
asked the lawyer as he opened the
satchel and displayed big package
of new greenbacks. g.
NO, / never did," replied Uncle
Jerry as he pounded away.
"Did you, ever have $1,000 OF
your own"
Glands, no."
| 'Never had a hundred all at once,
did you:" 49,. -, -. :.
don't want to go on!"
81 must ask you to get this bust
ness over as soon as possible" con-
tinued the lawyer as the old man
kept at his work.
''But it's going to rain"
ayes, but here's your money"
Sand I've got to get this bar
fixed"
| at won't take over ten minutes
to fix up our business. Run along
and fetch your wife,"
"See here" said Uncle Jerry as
he laid down his hammer and wiped
the back of his neck, ''Mariar ha:
gone over to Blodgett's to be gone
an hour. Before she went she said
| must tinker up this rain bar'l."
"But can't you stop your tinker
ing to handle $4,000 in cold cash 2
exclaimed the lawyer in indignant
, tones.
dyes, yes. / kin stop work, bur
what about Mariar:"
"Well, what about her"
"Why, she'd come home expectin
this barI to be all tinkered up. anC
If she found it wasn't them SI0,0Ot
wouldn't hold her no more'n a TOW
string would hold boss. She'd ies
shove me clean down among tn
cabbages and jump on the bar'l will
! both feet and squ..sh it all +
: squash, and fur the ext week II
hev to walk around on tiptoe AM
!! eat my meals in the wood shed. -
Washington Star.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14

Uncle Hosea did not feel able to con
tribute more than 20 cents to the mis-
sIonary cause. and be was not partieu
larry enthusiastic sbout giving even
that amount
you ought 10 rive ns the LORD ha'
prospered you" said thc deacon.
II don't thIni: The Lori u ever nc
cuse ne II bcln' ungratcful." answere.
ltnr,a 70 4. six Of my boys y
vrescllers. Chicago Tribune.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
Dianitv and Trousers.

Husband My dear, these trousers
are frayed 1T the bottom. Wife-They
are the best you've got, John. except
your dress trousers. Husband Well
give those 10 ME. have an important
Interview today in which ! expect 70
be at different times proud. naughty
Indifferent. dignltied and perhaps 2
trifie disdalnful A man can't be all
that successfully with fringe on the
bottoms OF his trousers. .~ y
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
A Beautiful woman.

Her surroundings should be in har.
mony and can best be made so by awell
kept home. The l.. & VI. Pure paint
makes the home beautiful. II preserves
it and prevents decay. The cost per gal
lon ready for use is only sI.2o. Itwears
for ten years and longer, Thirty-three
years Of continuous. use is evi' ence.
Hackney Bros, L. & NJ. Paint Agents
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-02-14
BEST SCHEDULE EVER ARRANGED.
The First Game 10 Be Played Here
-..- March 10. .s.a.
tFrom The Trinity Chronicle, J


At a IN .s.iu o: several MN
bers of the athletic council this
afternoon the base ball schedule
was submitted by the manager OF
the team, and the following list
of games passed upon by that
body. All told, Trinity this
year will play ~ games, II OF
which will be on the home dia-
moud. OF the entire number of
games played this season, only
three will be with Stale institu-
tions. About as many southern
teams will be played as there are
northern games slated. Five or
six big colleges and universities
will play on the home diamond
in succession. Past experience
with the most of these institutions
enables the community to look
forward with anticipation to these
coming events.
The most important northern
teams that will meet Trinity's
nine here are Lafayette College,
Cornell University and Dart.
mouth College. These institu.
tons are among tie leaders in
base bali circles, aud base bal
lovers will have great opportuni'
ties to witness some exceedingly
fine games. When it comes &c
the number that is to be played
here this schedule is by far one o.
the best that has ever been ar,
ranged. The list is as follows:
Trinity Park School, March 10
at Durham
Elou College. March 10, a
Durham.
Bingham School, March 81, a
Durham.
Lafayette College, March 2;
aud "a, at Durham.
Raud"lpli-Macon College, Mel
20, at Durham.
Cornell Un versity, March 5,
and 81, at Dur am,
Colgate University, n Y, APr'
I and 2, at Darham.
Dartmouth College, April
aud 9, at Dur. am.
Georgia Te>h. April 10 AMI II
at Atlanta.
Mercer I'm ersi.y. April J
and IL, at Macon.
University Of Georgia, Apr
X and IS, al athens.
Furman University, April y
at GreenviiIe.
Spart 'rbufg Base Ball Cirj
April Is, at Spartanburg.
Delaware College, April 90, ;
Durham.
ST. Johns c.'!Iese. April 2;
At Durham.
Roanoke College, April ~,
Durham.
Clemson College, May I,
Charlotte.
Clemson College, May ?,
Wan>ton.
University of Tennessee, M'
6<and 7, at Durham.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22

6OHN WORTH KERN, the mar
who has been chosen by the
y Denver convention to be the run
ming mate OF William j. Bryan
Is known as one of the most valiant
champions OF Democracy in the Hoo
sier State. IL is true that In the ma
jority Of the political contests In which
he has figured he has been on the los
ing side, but that has not had the ef
feet of lessening his popularity OF
RELOCATING him into the obscurity
which is the usual fate Of the oft de
feated candidate for political honors.
1t is admitted by all OF those who
are at all conversant with the political
situation In Indiana that Mr.. Kern is
far and away the most popular Demo
crat In the state. This fact has been
made apparent on numerous occasions
He has been twice honored by his par
ty with the nomination for governor
and has also been the Democratic can.
didate for United States senator.
1t is pot by his political associates
alone that Mr.. Kern is held in high
repute Men of all political creeds
have learned to like him and to ap
preciate his sterling worth. Although
ever since his entry into political life
he has been accounted an extreme par
~ man, he has never permitted him
self even during the heat of politica
campaign to indulge In personalities
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
John ". Kern of Indiana
Bryan's Running Mate One Of Democracys Most Valiant
Champions-A Man Of High Ideals and Sterling Worth.
Excellent Campaigner "A Stump Speaker
Second to None In the Hoosier State.

out his single in Kokomo and began
business on his own hook From the
very first day he was a pronounced
success I'm obtaining business, and his
luck In bringing his cases to a favor
able conclusion soon became proven
bal. In an incredibly short time he es-
tabllshed business second to none IN
the prosperous county town, and his
prospects were exceedingly bright.
He came by his political creed very
naturally His father was so called
Democrat Of the old school. having i'm
bibed his political ideas in the atmos-
phere OF Monticello near which he was
born. Thomas Jefferson was the elder
Kerns political ideal and he made a
point of training his clever son In the
same faith. Outside Of his immediate
home circle young Kern received little
sympathy In his political predictions,
for Howard county was overwhelming
ly Republican. and a follower OF any
other party was in hopeless minority.
Thus II was that the young lawyer
Travelled rather hard political road in
his early days.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
schosIboy.' Weather Observations.

An interesting method OF instructing
boys In that part OF nature study per
tanning to the atmosphere has been de-
vised bySJohn Reid, the headmaster OF
the Reckleford Council school Mt Yeo-
vil In England. Each day Of the
school week several boys are sent to
the corporation gas works to copy the
records Of barometer movements and
rainfall there kept, one or two less ex-
perienced lads accompanying them.
Meanwhile other boys note the direc-
ton Of the wind and record the tenn
perature from readings Of thermom-
eters hung In the open on the north
and south sides Of the school. The
teacher OF the class then enters the
particulars on a sheet and encourages
the scholars TO make deductions from
the collected data. The boys copy the
results. and every Friday they write
an account OF their observations In the
form of general remarks on the
weeks weather
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22

or descended to the abuse of any Of
his political antagonists. lie Is es-
teemed throughout the state as a man
Of high ideals and pure motives.
In 1900 Mr.. Kern received the nom
ination for governor, but he went down
20 defeat with Mr.. Bryan Again in
1904 he was given another opportu-
nifty, but the sorry political fortune Of
the previous campaign was repeated
Although he was regarded as one Of
Mr.. Bryans stanchest friends. he was
the first Indiana man Of any especiaf
prominence to come out for Judge AL
ton B. Parker, whom he supported 10y
ally without In any way endangering
his friendship for the man from Ne
braska. Thus it is that he is today one
OF Mr.. Bryans closest friends and ad-
mirers.
Mr.. Kern is a native son of the
Hoosier State, born in Howard county,
near Kokomo, In 1S49. He is of south
ern extraction, his father having emf
grated from Virginia in 1896 and be-
coming one of the pioneers OF Howard
county, where he practiced medicine
for several years. When John was
five years Of age his parents decided
to remove to Iowa, and the family re-
NAMED in that state until the lad was
fifteen. Soon after the Kerns had
returned to their old home their son
entered the State Normal school and
after short period OF preparation be-
came district school teacher In How
ard county After he had succeeded
In savir@ title money he entered
the III of Michigan as n men,
Der Of shman class.
His we're not sufficient to ad-
NIT O. .egrlar attendance at the uni
versity, and he was obliged TO take
several long lntermissions In order TO
earn the money necessary to complete
his course. But he was resolute I'm
the determination to obtain an educa-
ton. aud he permitted no hardship to
turn him from his purpose. When he
was graduated he carried of all the
honors TO which he was eligible, and
his record was most gratifying Of any
member OF the class.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22

was SO opposed to him in political
views, and be accepted the situation
and devoted himself to the task of
building up his business. 1t was not
long until he had arrived at legal
eminence which seemed to him sufii-
cient TO warrant a flight into the polit-
zeal field. With this end In view he
came out as candidate for the legls-
lature and at once entered on a vigor-
Gus campaign. Although the circum-
stances Of the case did not seem to Jus
tify the experiment and all his friends
were opposed TO the venture, he ac-
tually came within a few votes Of Sc
curing the election. He carried the
city in which he lived. but could not
secure the country districts It was
actually a great triumph for the young
Democratic lawyer, and 1t added i'm
mensely to his reputation as a man OF
nerve without in any way detracting
from his character.
In 1878 Kern was elected city attor-
ney of Kokomo, and when his term
expired he was accorded reelection.
While serving in this capacity he made
an excellent record. During his two
terms law and order were dominant,
and II became current saying I'm Ko-
komo that there was no necessity TO
bolt the door rs long as Kern was on
the watch
In the state election Of 1884 Mr..
Kern was elected reporter Of the
supreme court on the Democratic tick
ct. In this responsible position he
proved most efficient and conscientious
and won many powerful friends. At
the close of his term he settled in In
dianapolis and soon became closely
identified with the business interests
and policies Of that growing capital
He was elected to the state senate in
1892 and did admirable service in the
legislature. From 1897 to 1901 Mr.
Kern was city attorney of indianapolis
under Mayor Tom Taggart, the nation
al chairman OF the Democratic party
He took a very prominent part in the
great political battle OF 1896 and was
Identified with the fortunes OF Mr.
Bryan In the state OF Indiana.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
A Man of Nerve.

This preponderance of Republican
sentiment in his immediate vicinity,
however, did not discourage him. He
realized that he was fortunate in hav-
ing established a reputation for ability
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
Successful at an Early AGE.

At very early age Kern had de-
cided to enter the legal profession, and
when he returned home from college
he set about the achievement OF his
hearts desire without delay. As soon
as he was admitted ia the bar he hung
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
Family Socially Prominent.

The Kern family Is prominent so
cIally in indianapolis. Mrs. Kern Is a
brilliant woman, endowed with live
ly wit. and the Kern home Is the cen
ter Of refined circle composed Of the
most intellectual people OF the notably
intellectual capital Of Indiana.
1t is no secret that the Kern boom
has been the particularly pet hobby OF
the Democratic chairman. Tom Tag
CART. who announced to his friends on
the eve OF his departure for Denver
that he should never return unless
John Kern were given the nomination
for the vice presidency. 1t has long
been known in Indiana political circles
that Taggart has always considered
his friend to be first class presidential
timber, and he saw no especial reason
why he should not be given first place
on the ticket II the Nebraska man
failed to make good. Taggart's deter
mination to promote the advancement
Of his friend was the cause OF much
merriment at Denver, although those
who are personally acquainted with
the nominee are of the opinion that
Kern is big enough to justify the
chairman's admiration.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
Redhot Campaiqner.

The gubernatorial campaign Of 1904,
into which Mr.. Kern was practically
drafted by party demands. left him In
IN impaired physical condition. and he
was obliged TO relinquish his business
activities for some time and GO away
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22

from home to recuperate. He con-
Quoted d whirlwind campaign that
year. making great number OF
speeches and travelling over a greater
part Of the state. He is regarded as
redhot campaigner and is an orator Of
force and eloquence. He was the
friend OF Hendricks and Voorhees, and
served with those great political lights
IN many well fought battles.
Mr. Kern is above the middle height,
OF slight build and active nervous
temperament. An able constitutional
lawyer. he arraigns the present Re
publican administration severely for
usurpation OF power and the state adj
minlstration for It's enactment OF the
so called ripper bill. which he claims
was used for partisan purposes by the
Republican governor. Mr.. Kern Is
dark haired and has a crop OF flowing
whiskers and is a most impressive per-
sonalty generally.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
When His Aim Was Poor.

story illustrative or kern'S dlspo-
sition TO grow FESTIVE under disap-
poIntment comes from indianapolis.
When he was a member Of the state
legislature he introduced a bill which
was defeated. II was a matter In
which he felt great personal interest
and when the vote was counted against
II he rose In his place, accused the
speaker in no undecided terms Of kill
ing his bill, and, hurting a bulky type
written copy of the measure at the
head Of the presiding officer, shouted.
"If you won't pass II, eat itT' For
tunately for everybody the irate legis-
lator's aim was defective and the pom
derous missile went wide OF the mark.
The speaker saw the humor Of the sit
uation and was disposed to make a
joke of 1t. So it happened that the
hasty legislator did not suffer from
the consequences of his lndiscreion.
1t Is altogether to his credit that
short time for reflection convinced him
that he had been an offender and he
los; no time in making the proper
apology.
The friendship between Taggart and
Kern Is really something out OF the or
binary. At the St Louis convention
the latter might have been considered
seriously as a vice presidential candi-
date hut for his determination to put
no obstacle ia the way of Taggarts
candidacy Cor the national chairman
ship. When the party leaders went to
Kern and almost impOrtuned him to
permit them to use his name In con-
nection with The vice presidency he de-
clared that he would not be mentioned
for the place because he wanted In
diana's share Of the glory to go to Tag
CART, who was a man that deserved all
he could get He even went TO New
York to urge Judge Parker to stand
for Taggart for the craftsmanship. He
obtained a proxy from western MEM
Der Of the committee. and be II was
who placed Taggart In nomination at
the meeting in New York at which his
friend was made chairman
A Free Silver Champion.
Perhaps the most telling charge
which will be made against Kern in
the coming campaign is his more or
less sudden conversion from an ardent
advocate Of gold coinage into a cham
pioneof free silver at 16 to 1. 1t win
be remembered that at the outset he
was a gold advocate, speaking at a
public meeting In Indianapolis In 1895
against what he then termed the free
silver craze" The leaders Of the gold
movement remembered Kern's "deser-
tion," as they were pleased to term It,
and when he ran for governor they
withheld from him many Of the votes
which he might otherwise have con-
trolled.
But in spite OF his somewhat mixed
political tendencies Mr.. Kern Is GER
tain to find many warm friends In In
diana among the members of all par
ties. Personally he Is liked by al
most er erybody.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-07-22
Great Week For BARGAIN

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