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Carson City daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1907-1930, 1908-02-21
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF THE
BUSINESS OF THE YEAR 1907
OF THE
LLOYD SEARCHLlGHT MINING
AND MILLING COMPANY

a corporation created, organized and
existing under and by virtue of the
laws Of the State of California and
doing business at Searchlight in the
County OF Lincoln in the State of
Nevada.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN

a committee OF three be appointed to
wait upon the platform committee and
ascertain when II would be ready 10
report. The motion prevailed and Mr.
James, j. Thomas Helm OF Alabama
and F. p. Lynch Of Minnesota were
named. Mr.. Lynch's appointment was
the FIRST recognition the adherents OF
Gov. Johnson had received in the
choice OF convention committees.
Pending the report OF the committee
OF inquiry. Thomas p. Ball OF Texas
was invited TO address the convention.
Mr.. Ball called out cheering when
he said II was n great pleasure TO ad-
dress such a notable ratification con-
vention," and declared Mr.. Bryan
would be nominated because the PEG
pie Of the states who sent their dele.
gates TO the convention wanted him
nominated.
I'm November next" said Chairman
Clayton. I'VE win witness In New
York the Tammany tiger drowning
the Republican elephant Therefore l
invite to the stand. for a speech from
a Democrat 20 a Democratic cDnven-
ton. Senator Thomas p. Grady OF New
York"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Senator Grady was given a most en-
thusiastlc welcome as he appeared on
the rostrum. When he declared that
the convention could nominate no can
didate and adopt no platform that
would not receive the united and en-
thuslAstic support OF the New York
democracy. he was given still greater
applause and returned to his seat amid
cries of Grady" ''Hurrah for Grady"
Chairman Clayton then introduced
Judge L. J. Wade OF Iowa. "a repre-
sentative Of the great corn state" Mr..
Wade Is the new national committee
man from Iowa.
Champ Clark 10 Heard.
Il am sure the convention will be
glad to concur in the request Of Mis-
souri to hear from old Champ Clark
OF that state, one Of the knightliest
Democrats who ever drew glittering
blade in defense OF the party" Il was
in these words that Chairman Clayton
introduced the next speaker. whose APP
pearance on the platform was a signal
for great cheering.
Mr.. Clark predicted that the Demo
Gratis would sweep the country from
sea to sea, that on the fourth Of March
next a Democratic president would be
inaugurated. backed by a Democratic
house. and the people would then come
into their rights.
Democrats are getting together all
over the land" he continued, land the
Republican party is presenting to the
country the effect Of dlssolving
view. At Chicago Roosevelt forced on
the convention a candidate for presl
dent that II did not want, and the con
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

ton during the early session Of the
tumultuous record.brealing demonstra-
ton OF Wednesday.
The address OF the permanent chair
man, Mr.. Clayton. proved TO be a caus.
tic arraignment Of the failure OF
Roosevelt policies and an enunclation
OF Democratic doctrine. The ringing
voice OF the orator and the emphasis
Of his gestures stirred the listening
thousands to frequent demonstrations
OF enthusiastic approval.
At 2:30 o'clock the platform COM
mittee was not yet prepared 20 report,
and the convention took a recess until
evening. so that all remaining ditfer.
ences Of detail on the platform could
be reconclled and the document be
ready for adoption and the presidential
nomination be reached before the adj
journment OF the night session.
II was 1850 o'clock when Chairman
Clayton began to rap for order. which
he secured within the minute.
Kerr Takes oufey's Place.
Mr.. Clayton recognized Mr.. Nc,
Quisten Of Pennsylvania. who an.
nounced the selection OF James Kerr
rs member OF the national committee
from that state in place of James NJ
Guffey. who was selected before the
Pennsylvania contests were settled.
Without objection the selection OF
Mr.. Kerr will be considered as rati
fed" said the chairman, and a moment
later added: The chair hears none
and the selection OF Mr. Kerr Is rati
fed" Cheering and few Kisses
greeted the announcement.
ollie James OF Kentucky moved that
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16
PhOsO By NoGst, stuaiO. cAssAsA

Ing him as a Socialist. Al the con-
elusion Of his remarks. which were not
in accord with the spirit of the con-
vention. Permanent Chairman Clayton,
who at the day session has superseded
Temporary Chairman Bell as wielder
Of the gavel. exclaimed that William
Jennings Bryan needed no defenders.
and elected tremendous applause.
The opening session lasted three
hours and brought about the compile
ton of the permanent organization OF
the convention, with the resounding
address Of Congressman Clayton OF
Alabama, permanent chairman Of the
convention. When the session opened
at night, every formality Of organise.
ton had been accomplished and the
decks were clear for the supreme
work OF adopting the platform and
naming the candidates.
The scenes within tho convention
amphitheater repeated those OF preyi.
Gus days in the magnitude OF the gath.
erlng and the eager enthusiasm OF the
throngs. There were frequent dem
onstrations as the names OF party
idols or Jeffersonian principles were
pronounced. but there was no repeu'
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

vention forced on him a candidate for
vice-president that he did not want.
During the Russian-Japanese war a
telegram came from the front saying:
'kuropatkin Is in statu quo The boys
In the village did not know what that
meant, so they took the message to
the wise man Of the town, and he did
not know what II meant, but he took
a chance and he said; 'Fellers, statu
quo means that Kuropatkin is In a hell
of a fix.' That's what's the matter
with the Republican party"
Platform Committee Not Ready.
The galleries. with u profound IL.
norance Of the manner In which the
convention should be managed. broke
in with cries OF ''votel" ''votel"
When quiet was restored, the chair
recognized hlr. James OF the commit.
tee sent 70 ascertain the probability 81
an early report from the COMMITTEES
on resolutions. Mr.. James reported
that the committee would not be roady
70 report before midnight. He then
made a motion that the rules be sus
pended and that the nomlnatinr
speeches for presidential candidates
be made, with the underslanding, how
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16
BRYAN AND KERN rs
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Delegates to the DenUer Contention
Complete Their Task
Scenes of Tremendous Enthusiasm When Name of Ne
braskan Is Presented-John Worth Kern of
Indiana Choice for Nce-President.

The galleries took up the cry, so
that at the conclusion of Mr.. Ham.
mond's rather brief but forcible speech
a demonstration was set on foot which
by careful nursing was made to last
25 minutes, or about a third the time
devoted TO Mr.. Bryan, whereas every.
one knew that the Minnesota man
would not have one-tenth as many
votes as his Nebraska rival.
seeondlng Speeches.
Seconding speeches for Bryan were
made by Senator Gearin Of Oregon.
Gov. Glenn OF South Carolina, and Gov.
Claude Swanson OF Virginia. Gov.
Glenn's speech created much excite.
ment, being devoted largely to a de.
Tense Of Bryan against attacks brand.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

for the ONCE Of president OF the Uni.
ted States" shouted Chairman Clay.
ton.
Alabama" called the clerk.
The chairman of that delegation
arose and was recognized.
Knowing that Nebraska will make
no mistake in nominating the right
man." he said, Alabama yields to
Nebraska"
II. j. Dunn OF Omaha will speak for
the Nebraska delegation" announced
the chairman OF that state. while the
cheering which followed the first state.
ment from Alabama continued una
bated.
Dunn Nomlnates Bryan.
Mr.. Dunn, who WAS to make that
speech OF the convention In which the
greatest interest was felt by the dele
gates and the spectators. is scarcely
of middle age. His clean-cut. deter
mined.looking. clean.shaven face Is sur
mounted by dark brown hair. which
owing to the emphatic manner In.
which he emphasized his speech with
his head, was soon touching the center
of his forehead. He spoke clearly and
with a pleasing manner of delivery.
Big Demonstration Starts.
Mr.. Dunn brought out the name Of
William jennings Bryan" with in
tense dramatic force. and the response
from the great throng was electric.
The delegates sprang up. the galleries
followed suit, and the demonstration
was under way In a manner that prom
lsed to rival Wednesdays exhibition
OF enthusiasm.
A few moments after the cheering
began an immense oil painting OF Mr..
Bryan was lowered from behind
monster American shield which had
reposed over the chnirman's desk ever
since the convention began. The APP
pearance OF the picture raised the
pitch of the outburst. and the dele
gates we're still cheering wildly when
the convention adjourned.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

ever. that no ballot should be taken
until after the report OF the commit
tee had been received.
The motion was adopted. and the
rules we're declared by the chair to be
suspended, and nominations to be in
order.
Nominations Called For.
The secretary will now proceed to-
call the roll OF states for nominations
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Mayor Bussc OF Chicago. who has
been q somewhat famous bRche-
Ior until recently. appears TO have
been guilty Of contracting what might
De called clandestine marriage. At
Least he took To himself a wife
without Modifying any OF the newspa-
perH either OF his intentions or Of
the actual ceremonies which took
place a couple OF months ago with
out any Of the reporters finding IL out
until now. Il is a somewhat UNI
conversational procedure. but 1t has
its charms and It's compensa,
tions.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16
aketeh o. Ken,s Career.

John Worth Kern was born in How
ard county, Indiana. December 20.
1919. He graduated from the Univer-
sity Of Michigan in 1863 at the age OF
20 years, with the degree OF doc
tor OF laws. His first ofIlcial position
which brought him into the public
eye was when fulfilling his duties az
reporter OF the supreme court or
Indiana, which once he held from 1885
TO 1859. For four years-lS92 TO 1886
he was state senator. He became
city attorney OF indianapolis In 1897,
and held that once for four years.
A year before he gave up the once
he ran for the gubernatorlal chair ia
Indiana. and was beaten. -Four years
later--in lS04-he also tried for the
governorahip on the Democratic ticket
and was again defeated Later he 70
ceiyed the complimentary vote OF the
party for United States senator.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Denver. Colin the early morning
hours OF Friday William Jennings
Bryan was nominated for the presl-
dency by the Democratic national con-
yention. Only one ballot was neces-
sary. the Nebraskan having an over.
whelming majority Of the votes.
Tired as they were. the delegates
and spectators greeted the result OF
the ballot with roars OF applause. ana
marched about the hail cheering and
singing.
The nomination was made unani'
nous.
The vote hN states foilows:
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16
INDIANA SECURES THE HONOR.
John w. Kern Of That state Named
for Viee-President.

Denver. Col.-The terrific strain of
the all-night session caused the ma
jority OF the delegates to sleep late.
Friday and the delegates were slow
in gathering in. the convention hall.
when the meeting was called to or.
der at 1:40, the nomination OF q can.
dldate for vice-president was at once
proceeded with. Gov. Thomas OF Colo
RADIO placed In nomination Charles A.
Towne. John ]. Walsh named ATchl-
bald McNeill OF Connecticut. Hill of
Georgia urged the claims Of Clark
Howell for the position.
Thomas r. Marshall presented the
name OF John w. Kern Of Indiana, and
the convention enthusiastically took
up the cheering which was started by
the delegation from the Hoosier state.
Gov. Folk of Missouri seconded the
nomination Of Mr.. Kern.
Hill OF Georgia withdrew Howell's
name and seconded the nomination OF
Mr.. Kern.
. Charles A. Towne also withdrew
from the contest. and urged his friends
to unite on Kern.
The Withdrawals increased the Wig
or Of the demonstrations in favor OF
Kern, and on the motion that he be
nominated by reclamation. which was
carried, the cheering resembled close
" the enthusiasm which had been
evinced at the nomination Of Mr..
Bryan the day before.
Wearied by the two tumultuous ses-
sions. the delegates left the conyen-
ton hall and the great gathering was
at an end.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

A cultured Philadelphia who has
late that American diplomacy is n butt
abroad. Sure! 1t has butted several
opponents of the foreign brand Of dip.
lomacy clear of the bridge and keeps
right on buttlng.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Waterbury American: How would
you advise a young man to spend his
vacation who can't afford to go into
the country" a reporter asked Mr..
Rockefeller. I'm tell you what used
60 do under those circumstances" he
replied. Il didn't take any"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Another university professor is
quoted to the effect that Timbuctoo
will be the capital Of the world 1000
years hence. Maybe so: but the wise
will wait perhaps 30 centuries, and
then inquire whether the cassoWaries
are eatiag issionaries--"hat, boots
and hynnbook. too"-before buying
corner lOts for the rise.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Children whose parents bundle them
20 bed at shutdown will heartily well
come the theory advanced by Thomas
A. Edison that sleep is merely a mat
ter OF habit and wholly unnecessary to
life or health.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

woman lawyer in New York has
announced in opening her office
that she viii serve women clients only.
The only trouble with this program is
that by one OF those contrary twisto
in human nature the women clients
are apt TO prefer the men.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Prof. Brandt OF the University Of
Berlin has come out with a long sup
Elementary statement furnishing addi-
tionnl proof that educated Americans
speak better English than do educated
Englishmen. Now will our British
cousins stop dropping their his and
poking fun at the American accent!"
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Philadelphia women. in search Of a
new fad, are going to take up balloon.
ing as a sport this summer. Paying
for the balloons is likely TO keep the
Philadelphia men up in the air a good
deal OF the time.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

With twocent postage for letters
passing between England and the
United States Il 10 possible that postal
cards win be sent for one cent. In
that case a few more ocean liners
might be placed in operation. as at
that rate the travelling tourist will be
encouraged 70 deluge the homeland
with their little souvenirs OF travel.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Nine. Emma Eames, the dlstin.
gnished opera singer. who has Just
sailed for Europe. is distinguished also
by the fact that only four letters are
required TO spell her name.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

II is now said that the duke Of Alb
ruzzi has been Tilted by Miss Elkins
and is to spend the coming year in the
navy. At any rate the announcement
has the 400" all at sea.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

A Wisconsin man, accused Of muir
der. pleads that he was insane for just
three minutes. The stop watch may
yet figure as an important exhibit in
homicide trials.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16
ne not VOTING
Clock Is Stopped.

zone not voting.
Clock Is stopped.
Leading up TO the nomination were
hours that began with picturesque en-.
thusiasm, which grew into uncon-
trollable disorder. The nominating
speeches were made amid scenes akin
10 panic az certain stages.
Al IL o'clock midnight the conven'
tion clock was stopped. SO that con
structively the nomination OF Bryan
would take place at Thursdays SEES
sion OF the convention. VIII the Fri
day hoodoo be overcome by this tech
meal evasion? is n question that was
in the minds OF enthusiastic Bryan
Democrats, as they wendell their way
from the convention hall In the early
morning hours.
Wild Scene Of Confusion.
a wilder demonstration than that
over the first mention of Organs
name on Wednesday followed the con.
Guiding word OF the speech OF lgnatius
]. Dunn OF Nebraska. which formally
presented the name OF Democracy's
champion to the convention.
An hour and seven minutes, against
the one hour and rs minutes OF the
day before. marked the cheering and
tumult, but the densely, overcrowded
auditorium made the confusion worse
COMPOUNDED.
Nobody had any respect for the
rights OF anybody else. Everybody
was there to see the spectacle. II not
10 take part In Il, and those not able
to look out for themselves were
tTampled upon.
Johnson and Gray Named.
Gov. John A. Johnson OF Minnesota
and Judge George Gray OF Delaware
were placed in nomination along with
Bryan Small as was the following
OF either. In comparison with that OF
the Nebraskan, the scenes OF con.
fusion. owing to the uncomfortable
size of the crowd. were approximately
great.
Gov. Johnson was placed in nomina.
ton by Winfield Scott Hammond OF
Minnesota. Connecticut yielding to the
gopher state.
Judge Gray's name was presented
by Irving F. Handy OF Delaware. Mr.
Handy felt how sadly he was In the
minority when, after he had talked
awhile, the crowd attempted to choke
him OF
ovation for johnson Speaker.
Il was a thing worth noticing that
by far the best nominating speech OF
the convention was made by Mr.. Ham
mond in presenting the name of Gov
johnson. He had hard task before
him, because he followed not Ions
after a characteristic Bryan demon
stratlOn, lasting more than an hour.
In spite OF this fact. the Minnesota
orator succeeded in interesting tn
convention TO surprising degree, an,
Il was made evident that II II wer,
not for early pledges the Minnesota
governor would surely have had Al
immensely larger following In the con
Vention than he was able to show a
final ballot.
As the speaker rapidly sketched tn,
early life in poverty Of Gov. johnson
aud passed on 10 his political triumph
when he was elected governor the FRS
time IN the face OF 16O. 900 majority To-
Roosevelt. the thing seemed to catcl
the imagination Of tho delegates.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

There is some frightful mistake in
the civilization OF the great and rich
city OF New York that has TO establish
food kitchens for starving SCHOOLGIRL.
dren. Such an incident is a blot upon
our modern LIE.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

A discovery OF large deposits OF tin
ore is reported as having been made
recently In the Brooks mountains In
Alaska, The details OF the strike are
not given
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

That Brooklyn physician who as
Eerts that people can get crazy drunk
on water must have had good oppor'
tunIties OF observing the stock market.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

With an income OF only $1,000 a
month, Nine. Anna finds 1t necessary
10 pay her debts on the installment
plan. Poor Prince Heiie may. II things
keep on getting worse, be compelled
TO accept a position in a grocery for
the purpose OF earning his pin money.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

In asking for divorce. a Nashville
woman said there was a devil in her
husband. Why didn't she starye II out
OF him.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

The man who is most concerned
about loafing throughout the summer
81 generally the person who also loafs
the rest Of the year.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Some peoples idea OF bringing up
children 10 to bring them up with q
round turn.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Pet names are very pretty In private
conversation, but they sound decidedly
silly In court
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

Now 'poleless wireless" has been
announced. After a while perhaps II
will be costlesa ms we'll.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

4 Chicago infant has a 1900 crib.
The kidnapers will be tempted to take
the frame and leave the picture.
Mexico Missouri message., 1908-07-16

ServiR and Montenegro are at II
again. They are the South American
twins OF the eastern continent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-09-25
APPEALS To
HIGH COURT

The litigation over the possession
of the office of commissioner OF Mus.
kogee county, which occasioned state.
Woe inleres, about the time the two
territories were admitted to state
mood. was appealed 70 the supreme
court today.
rhc plaintiff in error, w, Z. Harris.
was a candidate for the office OF com
missioner against the defendant, 7. X.
Palmer, Republican. The latier was
declared elected, buur ON recanvass
iof the vote Harris was placed in pf-
lice Palmer instituted proceedings
aud secured judgment in the district
court. Harris then appealed.
Another case brought to the su-
preme court today is that Of Charles
LeFlore VS.. E. b. Sanders, from Atoka,
where Judgment was rendered for the
defendant la error.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1908-09-25
PRAISES
DAVE:NP PORT.
RECORD !
SCOTT FERRIS Ey1OL S
WORK OF THIRD DISTRICT
MEMBER IN CONGRESS.
Special to DAILY Lesaer.

Special TO Daily Leader.
Sapulpa, Okla, Sept 25.--The fol
lowing letter from Congressman Scot
Ferris, of the Fifth congressional dis
trict. to J. ]. Curl, of Bartlesyilie, rel
alive to Honest jim" Davenport.
gives honest and unsolicited praise TO
,he biz Democratic congressman.
81 observe that you have been ap-
pointaed member OF the state advis-
ory committee, and that yon are taxi
ing much interest IN the reelection OF
Congressman Jim Davenport of the
third district ! desire very much TO
see friend jim go back to Washington
and to retain his place as one of the
hardest workers of our Democratic
team from Oklahoma to congress.
AS YOU know I have been very III
for almost three months and may be
unable to take any active partin the
campaign but can at leastsay a good
word for fellow workman and one
for whom | have the highest respect.
even though am hardly able TO walk
around and feel like a Rip VanWmklc
Just aroused fro a twenty year sleep.
MIR Davenport was ever wgilant 10
his duty. an ardent worker for the
welfare and best interests ofthe state
honorable and Trustworthy and cour.
rageous member always at his post
Of duty and one who has rendered
such service TO his state that his
worth rebounds to the glory of the
democratic party and 10 the better
men of our splendid new state of Ok.
lahoma.
His work on the removal OF the re-
strictions bill was admirable in the
extreme: never faltering never yield
ling bur ever fighting for to- interest
OF his people, Surely no member Of
congress from the state has a mere
estimable record than has Alr. Dayen.
port. and surely few from other states
accomplished half so much in the
same length of time
I hope before the campaign Is con
clnded TO be able 10 come personally
TO the Third district and let the citi-
zenship OF that splendid congression
al district know more OF the true
value Of their very estimable member
of congress-, James S. Davenport