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The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
MRS. WILLIAM J. BRYAN.
Something Of Wife Of Democrat.
Candidate for President.

Mrs. Bryan is woman Of intel
lectuality and strength OF character,
and had she not become distinguished
as the wife of a renowned statesman,
she might easily have won fame for
her achievements in literature or some
learned profession
Mary Elizabeth Baird was born at
Perry, ILL.,. June H. 1861. She came
of good old sturdy stock, her mother,
Loyina Baird, being Of English descent,
the daughter Of Col. Darius Dexter OF
De2terville, n Y, now part OF
jamestown on Chautauqua lake. Her
father, John Baird, whose death oc.
CURED May 9, 1906, was OF Scotch
Irish ancestry, his lineage dating back
to Col. Henry Winter, one Of the most
prominent men Of Northampton coun-
ty, Pennsylvania, in the early years Of
the nineteenth century In 1928 Col.
Winter was presidential elector from
Pennsylvania. and cast his vote for
Andrew Jackson. He was appointed a
courier 10 deliver the report of the
electoral vote in Washington and made
the trip on horseback.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06

aid, and now carries on a weekly po-
litical newspaper, The Commoner, at
Lincoln. In 1906 he made tour OF
the world and wrote descriptive ar
ticles while abroad for a number Of
American newspapers. The books he
has written include The First Battle
1887; Under Other Flags, 1904;
The Old World and Its Ways 1907
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-08-06
Sketch of Career of
Famous MebraSkan
Who Has Been
Active in Law,
Politics, Business
and Literature.
and Literature.

LILLIAN j Z y y / N G s
BRYAN was born at
Salem. Marion county,
Illinois. on March 19.
1860. He was the son
Of silas Lillard and
Maria Elizabeth (Jen-
nings) Bryan His fa-
ther was a Virginia
man, lived in Culpep-
per county Of that
state until he was is
years Of age. when he
removed to Illinois,
and after his gradua-
tion from McKendree
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

TAFT wagod war against our con.
stituliun. and asked MS TO give up our
right to liberty and scltgoyernmcnt.
But the greatest apostle Of human lib
crty advised us TO accept 1t, and by
majority ~ over 100 600 Oklahoma
rejected the advice of Taft and &C.
ccplcd the advice Of Bryan"
II was enough.
The pCnt up sentiment Of the wait.
ing audience had burst from IT'S bonds
The storm cloud that had been gath
crng was upon the multitude Like
the rush Of many waters came the
torrent ol applause, It was spontane.
Gus. mighty and unCcasing,
Before the storm'burst the humming
and the buz2ing Of the opening session
palcd into insigniiiCancc. This was
a powerful lumult that shook the very
walls OF the auditorium, and echoed
and re echoed blocks away.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

would swell and rice bulge and burst
when anointcl with the liquid of in
spring waters. When the great com
moncy, in his workshop at Fairyicw
qrartorcd sliced and laid the bits upon
the drying board he know those quar-.
tors and slices were imprcgnatcd with
m" -crm Of enthusiasm, only waiting
the touch Of "a finger or the breath Of
suggestion.
II anyone over tells Won this was It
ruhorug Of chilly propcnsitirs. Won
tell them different VINO ever heard
Of q long and dcirious appaus" fol
lowing the solemn invocation OF a man
o. God on such an occasion as dis
Eu' that is what happened her" The
good man from Wyoming. VINO asked
divine guidance for the men who were
here 10 deliberate and act upon the
slrrst and best means Of making a
president Of these United States. had
no sooner closed his lips than Il burst
~ applause and hoar,y "Amrns" came
from every section of the auditorium
Theodore Bell scurds Keynote.
When Temporary Chairman ThcO-
doro Bel OF California took the roins
Of the convention in his hands he soon
came 10 the realization that he was
not pulling the ribbons over any tame
stcrd lie smiled and looked solemn
in quick succession. His speech was
the keynote Of the campaign that Is to
come. or this speech Col Bob Taylor
Of Tennessee said.
1T was the grandsst portrayal Of
Democratic principles | over heard"
Rap after rap was handed the prcsi.
dent. and then he said The people
built the White House and elected one
man at a time. Under the law no man
can transfer his personal property
lie went after the tarin with hammer
and claws. The tariff must not be
made the accumplice Of the great mo
nopoiics in ruhAiug the American PEG.
plc,' he said. and the audience said
amen. He said he Republicans had
promised many things that they had
f.Igottcn after the votes were counted
They had promised the election of
lnll'u Slhl'N StudlpIN ny ulltCl vote
OF the people, but that the long dis.
tuncc between the ballot box and the
senate gave the promised relief too
long time to daily with the cor
poralc powers" and It was reduced to
a phantom when It reached the White
House Bell wanted an exclusion act
that would not only keep the China.
mon out hut one that would exclude
other AslatIc Immigrants
lie closed amid a storm Of applause.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
Hobson Gets a Frost.

How different from tn" dnmonstra.
ton at the afternoon session was that
at the night session Another man
was upon the platform.
Richmond p IIubson II Alabama he
Of Spanish bravery and kissing popu
larity--was invited to the rostrum.
lIobson had some good ideas but he
was too long In getting to them lie
predicted war with Japan, and his
prediction was met with vigorous dis.
approval He wanted to talk about 4
better navy, but the altitude was too
dry for the audience to listen to It..
They were too far from water--and, in
their minds, too far from war But
llobson Is persistent lie would not
down The climax came when Hobson
said he had talked with President
Roosevelt week ago and that the
president expressed his belief that the
United States would have war with
Japan.
There were cries Of no" No" all
over the convention hall Hobson tried
TO go on. but they wouldn't let him
lie lifted his clnchcd hands above his
..ead in defiance. but the frost was on
the convention and there was no
chance for the captain. Kisses began
bu2Zing over the great hall, and not
until Chairman Hell threatened to
clear the balconies was peace restored
Hobson soon closed II was cruelty
pathetic Brave. noble Hobson--hero
OF a war-hisscd and insulted In his
party's convention. Maybe the audi
cnce is not to be Judged. 1t was ther"
to hear OF the cummoner, and not OF
war. It perhaps loved Hobson for the
heroic deeds he had done. but II didn't
want him nov. Bryan was the one
mamie one thrmo-and courtesy
was thrown to the winds.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

Convention Hail. Denver obey
he command of my state and the
mandate of the Democracy Of the ma.
ion, when | offer the name Of Amer.
cas- greatest cOmmoner. Ncbraska's
lifted son. William Jennings Bryan"
was an eloquent climax in the nom
nation speech by lgnatius j. Dunn,
md although the mass Of people had
expected 1t for hours and hours. 1t
anne like a fash of lightning on the
zure skies. and the thunder of ap.
lause was the unmislakable sanction
or over an hour the cheers. the cries
nd yells were inCessant II the out
urst Of the previous day had been
ldescrbable. this one was unthink.
BILE.
II was Bryan convention from
tart to finish. no other human being
ssid have filled the bill. Gov John.
pms name was presented. but II
ould not take.
He was u good man. but the people
anted Bryan. and Bryan they would
ave, and did have.
There was never another convention
the world like this one. All others
ere tame affairs in comparison. Great
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
II was inspiring!
II was dramatic
1t was pathetic

II was inspiring!
II was dramatic!
1t was pathetic
A mana man without the sight OF
cyes-had pressed the button,
lie came from the Youngest state in
the union. He was proud that his COO.
ing state had been given place with
the grown.ups al the first table. lie
rcioiced that the advice OF BRYAN had
been taken. There ne stood calm.
haupy-silcnt-s
The mighty enthusiasm went on II
vos proving into Screams Mon and
women wore climhinr r,on their snots
ana, cryinr o,oud vim a,provaI uolf
an bonr had nossod There WA, mn
abafe
niroc,I,. o,,,git. bo cb,ir,,,.,,,,,
s,,,d buro r,o ,,l,,,od ror,r,i, If
Grovor CIevor,rd ,,nrt tho oIt
fro,,o cro,o voe ros,irg s,f,Iv +,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
The Close.

But there must come a time Of end.
ing to all things earthly. Even Bryan
enthusiasm. aided by the sustaining
atmosphere Of Colorado, could not last
en- maasc forever.
Sine die" must he written at the
end of the page Finis must appear.
The curtain must fall and the lights
must 80 out
Thus ended one Of the greatest gath.
crings this country has ever known.
Thus closed q convention that has in.
duccd more genuine enthusiasm than
any like gathering In America
Copyright, by Wright \. PattcrsonJ
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
Stirring Scenes at the Denver Con-
VentiOn Described.
The Big Gathering viii Go Down Into History a Rec
ord-Breaker for Enthusiasm-The Interesting
Incidents and Side Lights
BY 4. u MAYFIELO.

men from europe had come to see II
They maryr,od They were astound.
ed. They chocrrd they sang. they
wcpt with emotional enthusiasm AS
did the loyal thousands 1t was
mighty to behold American to the
core, and tn" cheers were heard
around the world.
The selection OF John W Kern Of
Indiana, organs running mate, was
more commonplace IN comparison, al
though II showed the lung power
and the enthusiasm OF the convention
had not exhausted
As write the story here. crowds
in upon my mind myriads Of
incidents that ordinarily would be-
worth reading, but 80 paramount
is the impression made by the un-
prcCcdented exhibition of relcnl!ng
enthusiasm that mere incidents appear
insignificant II was what might best
Of all success be- called a bowling sue.
cess The cohorts came to name
man, aud they named him The
came with tributes to twice defeated
candidate. and they placed them at
his feet They crowned him with Ian.
rcls and If the Laycu which was
in Denver loses not its SAVIOR, there
will be something doing next Noyrm.
Der Bryan was selected by aCclama.
ton after few rounds Of strong sup.
port for Johnson Kern met hard Op.
position In Towne OF New York. John
Mitchell OF Illinois and other candi.
dates: but by Tuwno's own act he
threw the support that was standing
by him over to Kern. and the cunycn.
ton was at an end.
A Sea Of surg;ns humanity.
Like the great waves OF the restless
ocean. now dashuE against the rocks
and shoals Of the shore; now Tciluy.
ing in subducl tides; now roaring and
surEing In the strong winds OF a
mighty storm, rocked and pUl-alrd
with human animation, sat the great
sea Of humanity in Convention hail at
the opening OF the convention Voices
of 10000 souls buzzed and hummed
and ErOancd II was Il spectacle,
fraught with enthusiasm and CXpcc.
fancy, that one would long remember.
They were waiting thousands
Of joyous. yet sanguine spectators
waiting to hear the gayel fall upon
the marble slab at the chairman S
stand.
And then at last II came-rap rap,
rap-but no heed was given. The
chairman OF the national committee.
stern and determined In features, held
alOft his hands and would have quiet.
| ude. But none came. The band In
the balcony struck up a tune. but the
humming and buzzing of voices ceased
not The tension of anticipation OF
what would or would not happen was
TOO tightly drawn, and the handspring
that impelled the human tongue TO
wag was not yet run down.
Thus It was for nearly an hour
not an obstreperous audience. Wild
and hilarious but an audience that
was getting acquainted with ITSELF
buZi2ng, humfDlng, swaying. and good
natured. But II was TO have It's visit
out, and the time came for restoration
of order-and it was had.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
MYSTIC sHRINERs IN ST. PAUL.
II is Estimated that 10000 to $1,000
Will Be in Attendance.

st. Paul. MINI - All day long
visitors had been pouring into
the city to witness the events attend.
ant upon The thirty.fourth annual con.
vention of the Ancient Arabic Order
Of Mobiles Of the Mystic Shrine. which
begins Monday and continues through.
out the week, II is estimated that 40.
900 to $4,000 visitors will be In the
city by Monday night. The downtown
streets were illuminated Sunday night
in an elaborate manner Entertain
ments of various kinds for the Shru.
ers have been planned for the entire
week. The first session Of the impc.
rial council will be Tuesday.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

New York-New York was treat.
ed to the hottest day OF the year
Sunday. the official Thermometer
reaching 937 degrees. though the
mercury climbed several degrees high.
err In the thermometers on the street
level. Notwithstanding the excessive
temperatures. only two deaths from
heat were reported by the police
though there were several prostra.
tons.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
A lIttle One Grown un.

So far the convention had not
shown any material difference from
tn" ordinary country convention, "N
c"pt that II was grown up. Enthusi.
is found in the back districts whore
the road supervisor is to be named.
There was the routine OF business 60
the appointing Of committees. the
drafting Of resolutions. the settling
OF contests, the lobbying aud the bur.
tonholing just like you see in your
little home conventions; but 1t was
all good.naturedly. The first day
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

The name OF the great commoner
had been mentioned.
At first the applause was ordinary.
Then it grew in proportions and
strength. The floud.gdtcs Of cnthusi.
asm had been crushed TO earth and
the roar OF voices. the hammcrins
upon seats, the waving Of flags ana
the tossing Of hats and coats in the
air added to the most clamorous, deliri.
Gus demonstration this world has ever
seen or heard.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
Editor Of Graded Lessons Dead.

Boston. Mass - General Erastus
Blakeslee, soldier minister, author
and editor and prominent in the Sun.
day school world as the author, editor
and publisher of Graded Sunday
School Lessons" died at his home in
Brookline Sunday after a brief illness.
He was many times commended for
bravery during the civil war and was
brevet brigalier general
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
HaYtIan Condition Serious.

Paris - AdviCes received here
from Port An. Prince say that
conditions are becoming more and
more serious as result Of the burn
ing of the French hospital An out.
break is feared among the Haytans.
who are showing great hostility to
foreigners. The French cruiser Chas.
seloup-Laubet is the only warship In
the harbor.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
The First Outhurst.

Dry statis,ical.Iike reports OF con.
vention like this would be impossible.
They said it was Il cut.and-dried af.
did the emitting and drying knew the
contracting and expanding qualities OF
tie slices He knew that dried apples
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
Women Injured in a Panic

Philadelphia, Pa.-During an cleo
trio storm which passed over this
city Sunday lightning struck a trolley
car returning from a suburb partly
Oiled with passengers and in the panic
which ensued five women were thrown
to the roadway and badly injured.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
MONARCHS OF TWO OTHER
NATIONS ARE PRESENT AT
CEREMONIES.
ROYALTY OCCUPIES BOXES
Inauguration OF Events Is Brilliant,
Despite Unfavorabe Weather
Cheers for Americans Who
Lead Parade.

London In the presence u th;"G
kings and manE lesser royalties
and before a crowd Of nearly 100000
persons. the Olympic games wcr" b..
gun IN the Stadium Monday afternoon
at O'Clock in drcnching rain
While the rain married the brillianrv
OF the great International event It dil
not lessen the enthusiasm, and as the
$500 athletes, representing 80 nations.
passed in review before King Edward.
there was tremendous cheering.
Great Applause for Americans.
The American team Of 30 athletes,
which is looked upon as the probable
winner, led the parade. the position
being determined alphabetically. II
drew round after round Of applause.
the demonstration accorded It almost
equaling that shown tn" English team.
King George Of Greece and King
Haakon of Norway were present.
Queen Alexandria the Duke and
Duchess Of Sparta, the Crown Prince
and Crown Princess Of Sweden. The
Duke ana Duchess of Connaughr. the
Duke of Argyle and scores OF other
title bearers were spectators
The athletes came into the arena
through twin entrances and drew mp
opposite the royal box and the group
Of Olympic committees,
King Edward entered over n path
strcwn with flowers and under an avn.
ing that protected his royal head from
the rain. He bowed his ackonwlrdg.
ments to the yociferous welcome given
him
King Edward Speaks.
Lord Dcsborough then stepped for.
ward and asked the King to formally
open the fourth Olympiad.
a fanfare of trumpcts followed and
the King made his inaugural address.
The King cOmplimented the com.
mittces on the success Of their ar
rangcmcnts, praised the athletes and
the generosity of their respective cOun.
tries in sending such large teams. and
expressed the hope that the meet
would be conducted with absolute fair.
ness and that the best team would
win.
This expression brought forth re.
ncwed cheering.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17
Catcher Killed by Pitched Rail-

Rockford, Ill.-While catching
baseball game, Frank Howard OF
Harvard, ILL.,, was hit over the hear,
by swiftly pitched ball and instantly
killed. He was 16 years old.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1908-07-17

closed with a resolution in respect OF
the memory of tho late Grover Cleye-
land
Deutscher herold. [volume] (Sioux Falls, SuÌˆd-Dakota) 1907-1918, 1908-10-01

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Deutscher herold. [volume] (Sioux Falls, SuÌˆd-Dakota) 1907-1918, 1908-10-01

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9eBogen. Damn murine beina6e lieoeno
tpeiterQeileitert; bic 8eine Uaroen 3u
beioen Seiten Der MulOe angelfemmt.
SEPT - nod elm &uf uno oben tuaren
mir, pdbreno Der SdneiB iiber bic er-
hiBten 8efi1ter berunterrann. glah
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gipfel nidt Ibper. llniere 81 igfeit
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5erne ragten ole ggleeoles our6 Die
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Deutscher herold. [volume] (Sioux Falls, SuÌˆd-Dakota) 1907-1918, 1908-10-01
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