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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-20
TEN TERMS IN CONGRESS.


Nominee for Vicc-Presidcnt Quite an
Active Member.
NEW YORK. June 1a.-James School.
craft Sherman. member of Congress,
and by profession a lawyer. was born
October "a. 1855, at Utica. n. Y. His
parents We're Richard u. and Mary
Frances Sherman. He is now in his
tfty-third year.
a graduate of Hamilton College, near
his home, in 1873 he received the de-
gree of doctor of laws from that insti-
tuition only five years ago. He was
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-20
Chamberlain. Majority.

SALEM. ORE. June ls.-Complete
but unofficial primary returns on tho
nomination of candidate for the
United States Senate give II NJ. Cake
Republican1 50.s99 and George Cham
bcrlain DemocraD 52.421.
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ENGLISH PRESS COMMENT
"Crcation OF New Dynastlc Lcgtu-
Macy" Says the Graphic.

L
LONDON. June 1g.-Most OF the morn
ing newspapers and the wceklies which
are Issued to-day print editorials on
President Roosevets triumph in Sc
curing the nomination of Secretary OF
War Taft for the presidency. The
Daily Chronicle says:
ITO save the life of his policy. he
loses his life as President. 1t is an
interesting phenomenon In the working
OF the American Constitution"
The Daily Graphic describes Mr.. Taft
as an American Dauphin.' adding
there Is something Napoleonic about
this creation OF new dynastic legit-
macy under the shadow of the Stars
and Stripes
All the newspapers pay tribute to
Secretary Taft's great qualifications
for the high office to which he has been
nominated. The chief point OF the
Republican platform that is attracting
attention here is the fiscal plank. The
nation thinks IT should lead 10 a re-
duction OF the tariff In favor of free.
trading Great Britain.
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Good. snys Morgan.

NEW YORK June III plerpon, Nor
gan. who arrived from Europe to-day ex-
pressed pleasure AT the choice Of Secretary
the presidency. sirs good good" Mr.. Mo-
gar said. He declined to raik further on
politics or any other subject.
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y
graduating, practlced In his native city,
and was elected Mayor of Utica In
1884.
The Republican State Convention
chose Sherman for It's chairman in
1895, and again In 1900. He was elected
to Congress In 1887, and except for an
interval OF two yeara--1S91 to 1905
has been continuously reelected since
that time. His present term MS repre-
sentative would expire next year. 1fe
was recently president OF the Utica
Trust and Deposit Company.
His official account OF himself In tho
Congressional Directory gives q fur.
Their business association as president
of the New Hartford Canning Com
pnny.
In the course of his ten congressional
terms he has come to figure. perhaps,
as the most active of the New York
delegation at Washington in the work
n fhe rnurfttces
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-20

doubt as the ballots OF States were
hcapcd one upon another until they
reached SIG. c airman Lodge all.
nounced the result as follows.
"Vice-President Fairbanks gets
vote; Governor neidon, OF Nebraska,
10 votes; Governor Guild, OF ...assa-
fchusetts, rs votes: Governor Murphy,
of New Jersey, a votes. aud James
schoolcraft Sherman, OF New York, sic
votes"
The vote In detail was as follows:
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-20
welcome New. In pnnnmn.

PANAMA, June 1e.--The news Of
the nomination of Secretary OF War
Taft was welcomed by the people OF
Panama. who respect him highly. SEN
ator Domingo De obaldia, formerly
Panaman minister to the United States,
and now candidate for the presiden-
tial nomination in this republic. and a
number OF his friends to-day wired
their congratulations to Secretary TAFT.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-20

Charles p. Taft to have both with
draw from the race. The suggestion
that this course be taken when made
to Mr.. Hitchcock caused him to state
that he had at no time been can
d!date for the Craftsmanship. and that
he would not embarrass the Secretary
by asking for the place.
Mr. Vorys would make no statement
whatever. leaving his interests entire
II with his friends. Mr.. Hitchcock in
his reply TO Charles p. Taft said that
while he would not ask for the chair
nanship. he would not accept SUI
coordinate position.
That the subcommittee is empowered
to select chairman and treasurer.
was asserted by a1yron T. Herrlck. at
ter the adjournment of the subcom-
mittee.
Meeting of Committee.
The full committee. at its meeting
to-day. elected Powell Clayton. OF AR
kansas. temporary chairman, TO serve
until permanent chairman shall have
been selected.
Elmer Dove was reelected secretary,
and w. Z. Stone sergeant-at.arms. a
committee was named to consider the
appointment of subcommittee to go to
Cincinnati to confer with Secretary
IaIt regarding the selection OF per-
manent Chairman to manage his cam
palgn.
Over 200 persons, mostly delegates.
crowded the assembly room. caucusing
in small groups and discussing the
result of the convention and the prob
able action OF the meeting OF the ma
tional committed
After about twenty members had en-
tered the room. Charles r. Taft brother
OF the secretary. appeared and sent
word by the sergeant-nt-arms that he
wished to see Governor Herrick. The
Governor Immediately came out, and
Mr.. Taft conferred with him for a.short
time. In few minutes Henry ". Taft
was sent for. The men had been to-
gether but short time when Charles
P. Taft left the building and boarded
d car for uptown.
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who will confer with Secretary Taft on
the craftsmanship question are Powell
Clayton. Arkansas: Myron r. Herrlck.
Ohio; Frank B. Kellogg, Minnesota;
Charles Maggie, Missouri: z. E. Hart.
Iowa; Senator W. T.. Borah, Idaho; Z.
C. Duncan. North Carolina. and Frank
o. Lowden. Illinois.
The subcommittee was selected when
The new national committee met for
organization Immediately after the ad-
journment of the convention. Friends
of Hitchcock insist that more than half
of the eight members will vote to elect
him chairman; the advocates of Vorys
say that five members favor the cleo
ton of the latter, or some member other
than Mr.. Hitchcock. It is conceded,
however, that the oh Workmanship depends
absolutely upon the wishes of Mr.. Taft.
who has not publicly expressed any
preference.
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Hitchcock and yorys.

Keen interest in the selection of a
political manager for Secretary Taft
is taken by Charles p. Taft, OF Ohio,
and Henry w. Taft, of New York,
brothers OF the Republican nominee.
In view OF the fact that Mr.. Hitchcock
and Mr.. Vorys both have strong fol-
lowing, an effort was made to-day by
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-06-20
the privilege to send you heartiest
congratulations and best wishes for
success in November.
Very trury,
n. b. FORAkER."

~. B. FORAKER"
Secretary Taft's response follows:
MY Dear Senator: I assure you
that your kindly message Of congratu-
lation gave me the greatest pleasure.
and 1 thank you for 1t from the bot
tom of my heart. have never ceased
to remember that owe to You my
first substantial start in public life.
and that it came without solicitation.
with very best wishes, believe me,
dear Senator,
Sincerely yours,
"WILLIAM H. TAFT"
Replies to Messages.
Secretary Taft to-day dictated tele-
graphic replies to various dispatches of
congratulations sent to him. in addi-
ton to his formal written reply to
Senator Foraker. The replies included
the following:
To e-President Fairbanks. In
dianapolis:
II thank you cordially for your graz
cious and kindly message of congratu-
lation'
To Senator Knox, at Pittsburg:
THANK you sincerely for your hearty
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
TO PROTECT CHILDREN.
Big Convention at Atlanta Will Dis
cuss Child Labor Regulations.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Atlanta, Ca, April 2.-Several hun
dred men and women, including relig-
ions workers, educators, philanthro-
pists and others of wide prominence,
assembled in Atlanta today to discuss
the question of securing adequate pro-
lection for the hundreds of thousands
of toiling children throughout the
United States. The occasion is tie
fourth ANIMAL meeting of the National
Child Labor committee, an organiza-
lion which has already accomplished
much in the direction of solving the
problem of child labor in factories,
mif5es and other industries.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02

TWO BURLINGTON TRAINS
Come Together-Four People Were
lnjured-one Man Showed Re-
markabIe Nerve.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
st. Louis, Mo-, April Ii. A. Nc
Kittrick, Brookield, Mo-, stockman
was injured when a Burlington pas
senger train crashed into caboose in
which he was riding at Spanish Lake,
near this city, today His leg was
badly crushed. He took out a knife
and ordered Rev. R. C. Allen of Grove
City, Pa, to sever the flesh which was
holding him down. This was done,
and Mrs. Emma Banner, another pas
senger on the train which crashed in.
to the caboose, stopped the flow OF
blood with her veil McKittrick was
taken to hospital. Three other pas
sengers were injured in the wreck.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
FLEET SAILS TO-DAY.

Latest Report From Pacific Fleet Tell
of Movement of Vessels.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
straus Goes to Georgia.
Special to the Herald.

Washington, D. c., April Oscar
S. Straus, secretary of commerce and
labor, left the capital today for Sa-
vannah, Ga, where he is to be the
guest of honor at the annual banquet
of the commercial and trade organiza-
tons of that city. Secretary Straus
has been anticipating with much
pleasure his visit to Georgia, as it was
in that state that he passed the years
of his boyhood.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
Wedding In Naval Circles.

opeCldi W Tie t1eEdiu
Washington, D. c., April "A we'd
ding of interest in naval circles today
was that of Miss Belle Howard, daugh-
ter of Mrs. c. w. Howard of this city,
and Assistant Surgeon Reynolds Hay
den, U. S. N, son of Commodore e.
E. Hayden, U. S. N. The wedding in
yitations were limited to relatives and
a few intimate friends, owing to the
recent death of the brides father.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
EVELYN IS GOING AWAY
Sails For Europe Tomorrow, Accord.
ing to Announcement Made To-
day From Her Hotel.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
New York, April Evelyn Nesbit
Thaw is preparing to sail for Europe
tomorrow, according to announce
ment made from the hotel where she
is stopping. The arrangements were
made for her departure after the pub.
LEGATION of the story that she and E.
R. Thomas were asked to leave the
dining room of the Knickerbocker Ho-
tel Monday night. She intends to re
main away until after her annulment
suit is disposed of.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
Play Ball.
Special to the Herald.

Jackson, Miss, April 1.-The Cot
ton States League starts today on
what is expected to be the most sue
cessful season since it's organization.
The circuit is the same as last year,
with the exception of Monroe, which
has the franchise formerly held by
Mobile. The schedule provides for
100 games, the season to close August
10. The opening games today are
scheduled as follows: Monroe at
Vicksburg, Columbus at Meridian,
and Gulfport at Jackson.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
|HlD TO GRAND JURY
6toressman HefIin Entered Plea OF
Yat Guilty In Police Court and
Mas Bound Over.
(cial to the Herald.

Washington, D. c., April Con
gressman Heflin entered a plea of not
guilty when arraigned in the police
court this morning, charged with
shooting Lewis Lundy, negro. He
waived preliminary hearing, and
was bound over to the grand jury.
Lundy was discharged from the hos
pital yesterday and appeared in court
this morning. The negro's lawyers
forced him into court to prosecute the
congressman, and raised considerable
disturbance
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
Later Report.

Later Report.
Special to the Herald.
San Francisco, Cal, April "A
later wireless says the fleet will sail
north today.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
WANT A BRYAN C|NCH
Democrats of Alabama Will Put VIM.
]. Bryan's Name on Primary
Tickets For Party Vote.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Mobile, Ala, April 2.-The demo
Gratis of this state propose to put the
name of William Jennings Bryan on
the state ticket to be voted in the
primaries May 18th. The five hun
bred signatures necessary for such
action have been secured. Bryan's
nomination by the voters at large
would insure the state to him despite
what opposition might develop in the
convention to name delegates to the
Denver convention
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
GEN. COXEY CHAIRMAN
OF the PopuIists convention-Uraes
Party to Avoid Consultations
or Fusions.
Special to the Herald

Opecldi 10 the Herald.
st. Louis, Mo-, April 2-The popu
lists national convention began here
today. Thomas F. E. Watson of Geor
gia and Samuel w. Williams of Indi
ana will likely be the nominees fol
president and vice president. The
Nebraska delegation is the only one
favoring the nomination of Bryan
General Jacob S. Coxey is temporary
chairman of the convention.
Coxey said President Rosevelt's
message read like a preamble to a
poaulist platform, and declared that
Roosevelt's principles were also those
of w. j. Bryan. He urged his party
to avoid any consultations or fusions
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
WILL NOT CUT WAGES
Southern Railway and Allied Roads
Agree Not to Reduce Employees
Wages Before July.
Special TO the Herald.

Special 10 the Herald.
Washington, D. c., April 1.-THE
Southern Railway and allied roads
have agreed not to reduce employees
wages, following an investigation
made by Chairman Knapp of the In
terstate Railroad Commission and
Commissioner of Labor Neil, who
formed mediation board. If, how
ever, conditions do not improve by
July first the negotiations will be re-
sumed
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
ROBBERS SECURED BOOTY.
Blew Safe In Oklahoma Bank, and
Made Their Escape.

Special to the Herald.
Muskogee, Okla. April 2.-Robbers
blew the safe in a bank at Mounds,
Okla, early this morning, and secured
$4,000. They escaped before the cit
liens were awakened. A posse is
searching for them.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
Must Not Make False Reports.

Special to the Herald.
Washington, D. c., April 2.-It is
understood that the Dalzell bill, MAX
ing it a misdemeanor to circulate
false reports about the condition of
national banks, will be reported favor
ably by the house committee
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02
Bomb Thrower Dying.
Special to the Herald.

New York, April 2.-Selig Silver.
stein, the bomb thrower, is not ex.
pected to live through the day The
police department is still making
active efforts to find his alleged fel,
low conspirators.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-04-02

Special to the Herald.
San Francisco. Gil. ApI
The Detroit times., 1908-05-30
1.-THE SNAN WHO STOLE THE Earl H.

and she glanced with scorn on the
pallid Ludwig. shifting from one foot
10 the other and knotting his hands
together as he stood behind her Ia
theirs chair.
THAT slight objection. however"
her father continued. Il fear must be
disregarded hold myself greatly
TO blame for not putting a stop to
your Irritation on the river with Mr..
Strong
But even princesses." he added.
will. | presume. be girls. and | was
induced 10 say nothing from the be
lief that that extremely tiresome
young man merely regarded you as
Miss Jones. That you would so FAR
forget yourself as 10 forget that you
were not Miss Jones. but the Prin-
cess Diana, was a fault on your part
for which | think you have already
had sufficient TO pay.
But the situation" the king went
on, has now become intolerable When
a man in Strong's position not only
has the audacity 10 attempt 10 black
mail me. but breaks into my house at
most unwelcome time, matters have
reached a pass which obviously cannot
be allowed 10 continue. IL is. indeed.
more To put stop 10 these outrages
OH the part OF Strong that | am in
duced TO take the present step.
The formal papers connected with
the matter can be drawn up when We
reach Bomberg. In the meantime |
desire you TO formally acknowledge
Prince Ludwig as your aftianced hus-
band"
Diana rose from her chair. She
was as cool and as perfectly collected
as her father
Please understand" she said. quite
quietly. that | absolutely decline TO
De sacrificed either for reasons OF state
or for the furtherance OF your private
business. | am surprised that you
should ask It OF me- The thing Is
impossible!"
She turned and looked at Ludwig. her
eyes blazing. She extended her hand
toward him with little gesture OF
contempt. She subjected his pallid
face and his knotted hands and his
shutting feet TO scathing scrutiny
Yes" she said, III Is infamous
enough TO expect me to marry whom
YOU please rather than | please; but
here she laughed aloud, and con-
tempt rang in her laughter-"but 1t Is
absurd, ridiculous. to expect me to
marry-that,"
Ito be ConttnuedD
The Detroit times., 1908-05-30
ny Not a Day For
the Forgotten Living?
The Dead Even We Would Forget
= This Selfish World. But
for Custom.

Tor brief gives sober time OF the funeral
strain-the waltz for the changes TO the dirge
Down the with STEP and shoulders bent VIII
trudge the surviving faithful the suburb OF Sleep where fallen
comrades dwell bstow that mark of memory dear and deep
respect which may for him the year come
will halt brief SPELL the mad strife for selhsh
worldly gain roll of drums and the scuH OF tramp
ing heard and the voices OF children
singing will penetrate the willows ovcrhanging
We memory of heroes for hourhe men
who fought bleed the dark days Of rebellion IN the preserva
ton of the union.
who fell in the battle of life.
But all this just for day.
From
ALL Day serious reflection upon us
Implying that there must be set apart DAY Tor Us
TO remember dead;
That a very selfish LOTT
xN We cannot deny that
But alone with dead.
k# With the living we'll
day apart for and reflect upon our
duty touch elbows in the routine OF
Is life would be a bad idea.
There among and women who are
noldes in thousand almost the import OF the clash OF
they wait until the earth has closed
over them bring them the tribute they did not
get here
carry deposit flower for the sentiment the sonees
sxnound will bring up you
passes that will do the same this grave
win be the best remembered Of all
twoud this life if he would but stop and give
thought fellow here alone the forgotten he would
be world isn't such cold cherries place
fter sympathy which he is in this
lay and age cruelty denied
&&k We have a day for the forgotten dead
Let's have a day for the forgotten living.
The Detroit times., 1908-05-30
BY w. HOLT WHITE.

the news OF the night before had
reached her early. and her heart re-
joiced at the escape OF Strong.
But after this she had learned OF
her fathers departure for oxford. and
that anxiety which now seemed 10
have become part OF her life settled
down on her again
Anxiety was a new sensation To Di-
ana, and she had not become SUN
GENTLY used to IL 10 laugh II away. In
the months that were 10 come she
learned that anxiety is merely the be
ginning OF fear. and, like fear, thing
10 be set aside.
This. however. was a lesson whiC d
she had not yet learned. and the for
bidding calm OF her father. as she
entered the room, coupled with the
presence OF Ludwig. made her realize
that she had been summoned, not on
mission OF peace, but one OF battle.
She went over 10 her fathers ia
BILE and, leaning across II, looked al
him intently He returned her gaze
steadily through his glasses. and ask
ed her to be seated
Then he cleared his throat-a 1T
tie affectation which he assumed in
trying moments.
Tonight. my dear" he said 10 d.
ana, I'VE leave for Bomberg. That |
believe. you already know
But before our departure II Will De
necessary for you and Prince Ludwig
and myself TO transact a little piece
OF business in which we are intimate
ly concerned.
THAT piece OF business, | may say.
is the formal affiancing OF yourself 10
Prince Ludwig OF the Sylvanians."
Diana. true TO herself, moved In
her chair and looked al the king with
bright and steady eyes. In times or
trouble she was apt to take on her
own fathers cold and ironical ma
ture.
1t is very kind OF you. am sure, !"
she said; but fancy that In arrang-
ing matters you have omitted a de-
tail. a most important detail; you
have forgotten to consult me-"
1T is not my fault my daughter"
said the king. that II is necessary TO
arrange your marriage for you as m
affair OF state. Personally can only
regret that you cannot be permitted
10 make your own choice. say this
advisedly. because from observation
feel pretty sure that you do not be-
stow upon Prince Ludwig that meas.
ure OF regard which should be pleas
ed 10 note"
You are quite right" said Diana
The Detroit times., 1908-05-30
tTHOIIC,

Brother Plus. director OF st. Joseph's
Home for Boys. who has been serious
~ III for some time In ST Marys nos
pital has gone To Latonio. KY. TO re-
cuperate. During his absence. Brother
Reginald II acting as director.
The annual lawn social for the benc-
ut OF the House OF Providence VIII be
held Thursday afternoon. June IL, at
the home 81. Antoine and Elizabeth
SITS.
Two parish societies. recently organ
ICED. Will hold a public reception In ST
Johns Episcopal church next sunday
evening They are Ste. Anne's society
for the married women. and the ST.
Johns sodality for the younger boys or
the church.
During the next few weeks the Rt.
Rev. John :. Foley will confirm several
large classes In the various Catholic
churches OF the city. class OF 10
children and several adults Will be
confirmed I'm the Cathedral Friday
evening. June II; class OF 81 from ST
Boniface church Will be confirmed Fri
day afternoon. June 3 Monday evening.
June IL, a class OF st. Johns; Friday
evening, June 5, class or lO5 girls
and boys I'm st. Leo's church. and next
Sunday afternoon class OF zoo Will
receive the sacrament In Holy Redeem
er church.
The Rev. Mgr Menier, Of st. Al
phonsus church. Windsor. has hcen
appointed administrator OF the London
diocese during the interval thar VIII
elapse between the elevation OF Bishop
Midway to the archepiscopal see IN
Toronto and the naming Of the new
bishop OF London. The selection has
already been made by the retiring
bishop and only the sanction OF Pope
Plus Is awaited. Mgr. Meunier was or
IS years of that time has been In the
London diocese. Several years ago
he received the honorary title OF Mon
seigneur from Rome and in addition