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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-19
Law. for Farmers.

Laws for Farmers.
Extension OF rural free delivery to every
more largely at public expense. are
favored.
Rights Of Negro.
Equal justice for men OF all colors Ia
negro Of citizenship rights are condemned
as un-American.
Resources and Waterways.
The Roosevelt moves to conserve nat
@ urai ~ resources and improve ,.,sie w,ai,erway,a|
continue the work by wise laws
Army and Navy.
The party is pledged to enact laws to
keep both army and navy prepared for
war. Recent laws on both branches Of
the service are praised.
Protection to all American citizens
abroad Is pledged. and all efforts promised
with Central and South America and
Mexico. The accomplishments of Secre-
tary Root and The Hague arbitration
treaties are indor sed.
Merchant Marine.
Jegisla tlon is urged to revive the ma
tions marine prestige.
Veterans and Pensions.
Generous provision is pledged for the
veterans of all wars and those dependent
upon them. and the recent widows PEN
sion bill IL especially commended.
Civil service laws are commended and
strict adherence TO them pledged.
Health. Mines and Islands.
Ieglsla ton to improve the public health
and to create a bureau Of mines Is urged
Tho hope Is expressed that Cuba soon
can take hold Of its own government.
Conduct Of affairs in Porto Rico, Hawaii
and Philippines and progress Of Panama
canal work are commended.
The imnieuiate admission OF New McN-
leo and Arizona as separate states Is
February ~. 1909 the one hundredth
Anniversary of Lincolns birth should be
Democratic lneapaclty.
The platform says the Democrats are
incapacitated for government and de-
wrong side Of great questions. Several
hundred words are devoted to telling the
differences between the two parties.
II was not until four hours had been
spent over the platform that the conven-
ton was ready to proceed with the nom
mating speeches for president. First
came the nomination of Cannon by Rep
rcsentative Bouteli of Illinois. seconded by
Representative Fordney of Michigan which
awakened welcoming yell for the grand
old man Of illinois, inc nominating
speech for Fairbanks by Gov. Ilanly of
Indiana was made amid intense confusion
and constant interruption. Smarting un-
der those dlscourtesies toward the COVER
nor. Mayor Bookwater Of indianapolis
began his speech seconding the nomina-
tion OF Fairbanks with cutting annslon
to the steam roller" which was crush
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-19
1att Will onlt c,hlnot.

Washington. June 19.-Secretarv Tafte
resignation as a cabinet officer will be re-
ceived by President RcoreNclt Friday, II
will take effect on July 1st. This was
learned Thursday night following a con-
ference cf several hours at the white
house. at which Mr.. Roosevelt. Secretary
Taft. Secretary Root and Assistant Sec
retary Of state Ll ""' ;tat,
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-19

tion. In n caucus with marked evidences
of enthusiasm Il was unanimously voted
to back with the whole state strength OF
as votes. the candidacy of Representa-
tive James $. sherman OF Utica. In ac-
ceptlnR the caucus instruction to present
Shcrman's name In the convention Friday.
state Chairman Woodruff said that he
had been Informed that the candidacy OF
John Hays Hammond had been with
drawn and that IL desired by New York.
Colorado would therefore give way on
the roll call to New York In order to get
Sherman's name early before the delega-
tlon; that he had official assurances also
Of the support Of a number Of other
states. especially including Michigan. MI
nois. Pennsylvania, Indiana. Maine, Iowa
and Idaho.
The Iowa dclega ton I'm caucus Thurs
day night finally went on record for Gov.
Cummins as their candidate for Secretary
Taft's running mate. The vote was
unanimous. The Rrm stand taken by a
ma jorlty of the delegation against Mr..
Dolliver because of the political situation
In Iowa and Mr.. Delivers own announce
ment that he did not desire the non,ina-
tion necessitated the meeting In order
that a candidate might be determined
upon.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-19

sylvania 6s votes. and for William VI,
Taft Of Ohio ZOE votes"
A great shout went up rs Lodge con-
cluded his announcement and with one
accord the cohorts Of Cannon and Knox
and Hughes and other heroes. Joined In
n common tribute for the candidate OF
the party.
Gen. Stewart H. wocdford, for Gov.
Hughes. leaping upon a chair, moved to
make the nomination Of Taft Unanimous;
Senator Penrose for Knox, and Boutelle
for Cannon. and Henry OF Georgia, for
Foraker. and wisconsin for IA Toilette.
seconded the movement for unanimous
vote to the candidate. The vote was
given with a ringing cheer and then with
shouts Of exultation over the new can
didate the convention adjourned until 10
o'clock Friday morning
Earlier In the day The battle over the
platform had occupied the close attention
of delegates and spectators. The plat
form as AIMED by the committee on res
clutions was read by its chairman. Sena-
tor Hopkins Of Illinois, while a minority
report rejecting the Views Of the sup
porters Of Senator la Toilette was pre-
sonted by Congressman Cooper of Wis
consin. II was on one hand the sledge-
hammer blows of the Wisconsin men
against combinations and monopoly and
on the other hand the warning Of Hop
kIns against the "socialistic doctrines OF
wisconsin" The platform was adopted
by nm overwhelming vote. after many sep
arate planks in the Wisconsin plan had
been buried under adverse votes.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-19
Roosevelt pleased with Nomination.

Washington. June I5..--lmnletiatei. uo-
on receiving pews of the nomination OF
Secretary Taft for the presidency, Presi-
dent Roosevelt said; II teef that tna
country Ia indeed to be congratulated up
on the nomination of l;r. Taft. hnve
known him intimately for many years and
have particular feeling for him he-
cause throughout the time we have
worked for the same object with the came
purposes and ideals ] do not believe
there could be found In all trc COUNTRY \
man so well fitted to be president. lie is
not Only absolutely icarlegs, absolutely
disinterested and upright, but he has the
widest acquaintance with the nations
needs without and within and the broad
est sympathies with all cur citizens"
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1908-06-19
ThE PLATFORM.

The FLA ORM'
The. Republican platform, as finally
agreed on by the resolutions committee,
in substance is as follows:
lauds Party and Roosevelt
The Republican party Is praised for
all progress the United states has made
at home and abroad and Roosevelts ad-
ministratlon is lauded as the greatest
since national sovereignty was won un-
der Washington and preserved under Lin.
coin" and the achievements are recited
which will make for Theodore Roosevelt
his place In history, and the partys
tmfa itering adherence In his policies and
their continuance is pledged
The statement Is made that this nation
Is the rlchost and that the Republican
party stands for equal opportunity for
all.
Business Revival.
The peoTfe are congratulated on the
country's safe passage through the recent
panic and especially on the fact that the
panic did not come during Democratic
administration. More congratulat tions are
expressed over the revival of business.
Many Wise Laws.
Congress Is praised for enyting many
wise progressive laws and the Democrats
1libuster is blamed for failure TO enact
many others.
Tariff Revision.
The party Is pledged 10 revision 81 the
tariff by n special session of congress Inn
mediately following the inauguration Of
the next president
Currency Laws.
Recent currency legislation is strongly
commended and the party pledged TO de-
velop a permanent currency system to
protect against stringency In the future.
Postal Savings Banks.
The platform favors establishment of n
postal savings bank system FOR the con-
venence of the people and encourage
ment Of thrift
True Legislation.
The Sherman antitrust law, passed
over Democratic opposition, Is commended
and the recommendation is made that the
Roosevelt amendment he added, giving
the federal government greater supervis-
licity In the management of Interstate
corporations.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-08-14

precious Nuggets OF gold, mingling
with fioat-gold or nesting in the SUI
perabundant gold dust.
The roof of the vault was hung with
dark festoons of age-thickened webs.
and from walls and webs a thousand
golden-mottled spiders retreated be-
fore the unaccustomed light of the
sun. With their bright markings
scampering over the web canopies.
they seemed like minute moving stars.
AS Mather's eyes roved the weird
surroundings they fell upon a knife
driven into crevice in the rocky
wall. Advancing to examine it he
found that the blade transfxed a sheet
of webcoated and discoIored paper
upon which were scrawled some lines.
He removed the paper and handed it
to Miss Wharton, who stood gazing at
the somber mass as one transfixed.
Mechanically she took the paper and
read with difficulty these words:
The stone which covered the en-
trance to the cave has fallen, and /
am buried alive. l thought I had Sc
curely propped it up, but the yielding
sand has let it topple down. l cannot
move it and ana dying of the heat
am suffocating."
1T is the handwriting of my
brother" said Miss Wharton quietly,
and moved forward.
Mather bounded up the steps and
toiled at the fiat stone until it fell
backward and away from the en-
trance of the stairway When he re-
turned Miss Wharton was kneeling
beside the inert mass, sobbing gently.
Mather knelt beside her and examined
the shrouded form. In passing his
hands over it he could feel the full
outline of a human body which the
heat and dryness of the vault had
shriveled and completely mummified.
In silence Alfred Wharton had gone
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-08-14
WITH "sPoRT" ON GUARD.
Man Would Have Nerve, Indeed, to
Try to Flirt with Mistress.

His name was Sport. He was just
about as big as pound of butter, but
when it came to lung power there
wasn't a st. Bernard in the land that
could beat him. He began to bark
as soon as the woman who carried him
entered the car. He distributed his
greetings indiscriminately at first, but
presently he singled out the man op-
posite for special attention and barked
at him constantly and vociferously.
The woman said: There, Sport"
and "Now DEAR" and please be
still" but all her adjurations made no
impression on Sport. He was out for
blood or its equivalent, and was not
to be appeased by tender phrases. Pres
emily the woman ceased her argu-
ments
ITS no use to talk to him." she
explained to the woman sitting beside
her y can't stop him. He always
barks just that way at any man who
tries to ogle me. 1t is embarrassing,
but / haven't the heart to scold him
TOO hard He means all right. Sport
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-08-14

is little, but he Is brainy. and you
can't fool him. He is the best protect
or / ever had. No man need try to
flirt with me when Sport is around,
without everybody finding out what
he is up to-"
The woman spoke in a loud voice.
People stopped talking just then, even
the cars stopped running and every
body heard what she had to say. The
man opposite heard His embarrass-
ment was deep-hued. He had, in
truth, been eying the woman pretty
steadily, but he looked no longer. He
did not even remain in a position
where he could look. He went out
to the rear platform and studied the
fronts of the buildings on the east
side of Broadway, and every other
man in the car screened his face with
a newspaper lest Sport should become
suspicious of him and bark.-New
York Times.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-08-14

into the land that loveth silence and
by silent ministers had been enshroud-
ed In silence. No dead and anointed
king ever had a more gorgeous shroud
than that with which the little toilers
of the cave had enwrapped the invad-
er of their home when he had per-
ished. They had thickly covered him
with layer after layer of silken webs,
and months, if not years, had been
consumed in the consummation Of the
imperial robe. In the unceasing eff
forts of the weavers bits of the float
gold, light as the hammered product
of the goldbeater, had attached them
selves to the workers and in turn had
chung to the silken meshes of the
webs, till the diaphanous winding
sheet was respondent with auriferous
feckings. 1t was like lustrous robe
of black silk carleton, ornately' en-
bellished with many golden spangles.
Miss Wharton and Mather arose and
sought the open air. Freed from in
trusion the little shroud weavers in
myriad column mounted the stone
steps in search of foodful prey. To
and fro increasingly they passed, I'M
heedful of the dead and living, I'M
mindful of the teeming wealth re-
fiected by their golden-mottled bodies.
The Camden chronicle. (Camden, Tenn.) 1890-current, 1908-08-14
Priority.

Finally there came a memorable
day when both of the Boston clubs
beat both Chicago clubs.
1--WE simply wish to show" ex-
planned the Bostonians, that it isn't
pork and beans, but beans and pork
Thus they added the tabasco sauce.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
HURRYINe LAMPHERE TRIAL
Prosecution Expects to Prove Beyond
Doubt Mrs. Guinness
Death.

LA PORTE Ind, Nov. 14.--For the pur-
pose of taking advantage of every OPP
portunity so as to finish the trial OF Ray
Lamphere before Thanksgiving the circuit
court continued in session today. Prosecu-
tor Smith was well satisfied with the prog
ress made yesterday. He said:
I'VE have shown by the testimony of
Coroner Mack, Sheriff Shutter and Drs
Wilcox, Long and Gray that two rings. In
troduced by us In evidence, were taken
from the fingers of the adult female body
found in the fire. Sheriff Shutter swore
they were similar to rings he had seen on
the fingers OF Mrs. Guinness during her
life, but we will establish their ownership
without question by the testimony of Her
man Elbogan, a jeweler, who had them in
his possession for cleaning and had several
times seen them on Mrs. Guinness fingers
Neighbors also will support the testimony
This we will follow up with the introduce
tiou of the dental work found in the ruins
near the bodies, and by the testimony of
DR.. I. p Norton We Will prove that the
bridge had been made for Mrs. Guinness
and fitted in her mouth"
DIR. ]. l.. Gray, who yesterday testified
that in his opinion the cause of death OF
the adult female body found in the ruins
was asphyxia, resumed the witness stand
today for completion OF his cross-examina.
ton. .r.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
DELAY in MISSOURI CASE
Two Weeks POstpOnement of Trial
Owing TO Necessity of Judge
Going to Iowa.

KANSAS CITY, Nov. 14.-A delay OF two
weeks In the Missouri rate case was an
nounced this morning by Judge Smith Nc
Pherson in the federal court
Judge Mcpherson declared he was COM
pelled to return TO his home district In
southern Iowa, owing to crowded court
dockets there. At the end OF that time, he
said, he would return to Kansas City and
finish the rate case hearing without fur
ther delay. Judge Mcpherson said he ex-
pected to finish here within two weeks
after the case is resumed. and II necessary
would hold night sessions of court.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
GIRL LEAVES HOME WITH WOMAN
Note to Parents says She is Going ts
Colorado.

HURON. s. d.. Nov. H-(Special. miss
Irma Wyant mysteriously disappeared
from the home Of her parents In this city.
She is a pleasant appearing girl of about
Is years; hazel eyes, auburn hair aud
weighs about l3) pounds. The last seen OF
her was Wednesday night when she told
her parents that she was going TO prayer
meeting with a neighbor. Failure 10 return
caused uneasiness and search was made
for her. Thursday a letter discovered,
addressed to her mother. telling that she
had started for Colorado and California,
with a woman named Grey. whom she was
accompanying as companion. Mrs.
Grey claims to be a prominent member OF
the Maccabscs. but local members Of the
order have no knowledge OF her. II has
been learned that the two purchased tick
cts al the Northwestern station here and
boarded the train Wednesday night for
Rapid CITY, but mp 10 this evening no
trace OF them has been found, although
Sheriff Young is IN telegraphic communal
cation with neishb0rinG citiSA
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
LIBERALS HOPE TO WIN OUT
Cuban Election Held Under Favorable
Auspices, with Two Tickets
In the Field.

HAVANA, Nov. 1.-THE third contest at
the polls in the history of the Cuban re-
public to elect president, senators and
congressman promised to pass without
serious disturbance or disorder. Two
tickets are in the field, the liberal headed
by Jose Miguel Gomez and Alfredo Zayas
candidates respectively for the presidency
and vice presidency and the conservative
with General Mario Menoeal and Dr.
Rafael Montero as candidates. 1t is prob
able that the vote will be the heaviest yet
recorded in Cuba.
The Indications OF a liberal success are
increasing. The followers OF Jose Miguel
Gomez. IN the city OF Havana. began
celebration at a late hour last night in an
tcipation Of the expected victory OF today
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
TOtal................ .ss2s. 4is $40 sssi ,785 Is
Justiaes Ruling of ROAD,

The shippers of Nebraska who are COM
planning because the railroads are en-
forcing their rules TO compel them to
write the fun name and address on pack
ages, instead OF the initials of the con-
signee, will get little relief from the
Railway commission. to which il is re-
ported they Intend TO appeal
member of the commission was asked
about the proposed appeal on the part
or the shippers this morning and lie re-
piled that probably the com I,ission had
no jurisdiction over such a question
But II the commission has jurisdic-
tion," he said, II am satisfied It would
not forge the railroads to accept mer-
chsndise for shipment when the address
OF the consignee was not written on II
In full.
IT Is a wonder that more packages are
not lost by the railroads than there are
when the matter of the address is con-
sidered. / have seen packages come into
town addressed only with the initials
OF firm. The initials may stand for a
half dozen firms. In my opinion the
railroads are justified I'm forcing fun
names and addresses on shipments OF
less than car load lots"
Wants Quarantine Raised.
r. W. McGinniss called on Governor
sheldon this morning and requested him
to raise the quarantine against anthrax
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
TOTAL OF The ASSESSMENT
Property Valued at Almost Three
Hundred Ninety-Two Millions.
S1xTY.Two MILLION INCREASE
shippers viii Get No Relief from
Commission on Ruling That FuIt
Name of COnsignee Must BE
Placed ON All Packages.
trrom a staff corresaondentl

LINCOLN. Nov. H.--tSpecial)-rhe as
sessed value Of the state of Nebraska is
1891. .7S5. 4S4 against an assessed valuation of
1929, ,413,S4s last year. While the valuations of
the railroad companies have been certified
out to the various counties long ago not
until today was the final assessment roll
made up and the value of the various
classes of property totaled. The assessed
value is one-fifth of the actual value of the
property. Following is Nebraska's grand
assessment roll in detail for the years 1907
and 1905.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
CARMAcK MEMORIAL SERVICES
Nearly Every City aud Town in Ten
nessee to Do Honor TO Former
Senator Today.

NASHVILLE, Tenn, Nov. H.-Most OF
the important cities and towns in Tennessee
will hold Carmack memorial services to-
morrow in which some of the most promi-
nent men and women in the state will take
part.
There have been no developments in the
Carmack case today although the air is
filled with rumors. Robin Cooper who shot
Senator Carmack, has not yet been removed
from the hospital to the Jail His condition
is not considered dangerous
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
PULLMAN COMPANY WINS AGAIN
United states Circuit Court of Ap-
peR1s Rules Against Texas
Conn mn aaion.

NEW ORLEANS. La Nov. h-In the
United States circuit court Of appeals this
afternoon the case OF the Pullman COM
pany against the Texas railroad commis-
sion was again decided in favor OF the Pull
man company The case involved the order
OF the Texas commission ordering a reduc-
ton of about 20 per cent in Pullman car
charges
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
DoLLlvER WILL NOT RESIGN
Senator Says He Has NOT announced
That He VIII Resign and Does
Not Expect To.

LAYTON Okl. Nov lS.-'I have never
announced that I expect to resign as a
senator from Iowa and / do not intend L.
make such an announcement" said Senator,
]. p. Dolliver here tonight when ques-
toned regarding a statement attributed tn
him in a speech made in Hobart last night.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
WESTERN MATTERS AT CAPITAL
site II Selected for New Federal
Building at Rock Springs,
Wyoming.
(From a staff correspondcnt.l

WASHINGTON, d. c., Nov. 4-(Special
Telegram)-The secretary of the treasury
today decided to purchase the site offered
for a public building at Rock Springs
wyo., by Robert Muir at $4,000. This site
Is located at the corner of Fourth street
and A and B streets. The last congress ap-
propristed $4,000 for the purchase of site
and the erection thereon of a public build
ing. The site having cost $4,000 there is
se5 900 for the actual construction of the
new building
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
MONEY FOR FRISCO CHURCHES
Hundred thousand Dollars ApprOpri-
hted to Rebuild Ruined
Structures.

TOPEKA. Kan, Nov. 1.-THE committee
OF the home missions Of the Methodist Epis-
copal church today appropriated 100000
toward the rebuilding Of the churches dam
aged and destroyed in the San Francisco
earthquakes. 1t was suggested that $780,
600 more badly needed.
1t is not expected that the division OF
the state funds will be completed before
Monday.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
ST. LOUIS BANKS CONSOLIDATE
National of Commerce and Commons
wealth Trust Company Join 10
Form Largest InstItuttOn.

ST. LOUIS. Nov. Alt is semi officially
reported that the National Bank of Com
merce OF St Louis has taken over the
counts, commercial and banking, OF the
Commonwealth Trust company of ST. Louis.
The consolidation makes the former iusti-
tuition the largest in point - deposits. out
side New York and Chicago. The newly
acquired deposits total about 100000.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1908-11-15
Outstanding Warrants Taken Up for
Investment by Sinking Fund.
AVAILABLE CASH IN ALL FUNDS
In the General Fund Warrants $32,-
800 and Road $13,636.
NO OBLIGATION WILL 60 BEGGING
Except for small Amount Of Cash on
Hand Balance II In Depository
Banks Instead of In
warrants.

With all Of its outstanding warrants
taken up for investment by the bond sink
ing fund with cash balance OF S25C,sS1H
in the hands Of the county treasurer and
lerge available balances in every fund
Douglas county is in financial condition
which Is entirely satisfactory to those in
charge OF its money matters.
The county has s4&AL7s IN warrants OUT
stan6ing. but all OF these have been taken
up by Treasurer Furay as Investments for
the bond sinking fund In this amount are
S3s, 20 of general fund warrants and
81? 63656 OF road warrants.
These conditions are shown In report
made by County Comptroller solomon to
the county board setting out the condition
Of county finances on November /.
There is still more money in the bond
sinking fund which can be invested In
county warrants II necessary, but in the
opinion of MIR. Solomon It will not be neces-
sarv to register warrants at least untll
March or April. Even then, ne believes,
the county will be able to pay Its warrants
fast as they are issued.