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Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
By GEOkN. A. PICARD.

H0HN WORTH KERN. the man
 wao has been chosen by the a 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 It 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 oT relegating him into the obscurity which is the usual fate of the oft de- feated candidate for political honors.
 It is admitted by all of those who are at all conversant with the political situation in Indiana that Mir. Kern isi 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 tine Democratic can didate for United @+1tes senator.
 It is not by his political associates Hltltt lAlIb UT. NtA AS utth III ulEu rcpute. Men of all political creeds have learned to like him ard to ap- preciate his sterling worth. Although ever since his entry into political life he has been accounted an extreme par ty man. he has never permitted him self even during the heat of political campaign to indulge in personalities or descended to the abuse of any of his political antagonists. He is es- teemed throughout the state as man of high ideals and pure motives.
 In l9OO Mir. Kern received the nom- InatiOn for governor. but be went down to defeat with Mir. 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 Mfr. Bryan's stanchest friends. he was the first Indiana man of any especial prominence 10 come out for Judge AL ton E. Parker. whom he supported loy- ally without in any way endangering his friendship for the man from Ne braska. Thus 1t is that he is today one of Mir Bryan's closest friends and ad- mirers
 Mfr. Kern is a native son of the HOosier State. born in Howard county. near Kokomo. in 1S49. He is of south e-n extraction. his father having emil grated from Virginia in 1886 and be- coming one Of the pioneers of Howard county. where h. practIced medicine for several years. When John was five years of age his parents decided to TenoTe to Iowa. and the family re- mzined in that state until the lad was fifteen Spon after the Kerns had returned to their old home their son en.e1sa the State Normal schooI and after short Te-iod of preparation be- cane a district school teacher in How sri co-ntv After he had succeeded in savinz a IfttIe no1eT ha entered the University If Michigan as a mem Der 0s the freshman cizss-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
4 Man of Nerve.

This preponderance of Republican sentiment ill his immediate vicinity, however, did not discourage him. He realized that be was fortunate in hay ing established a reputation for ability and uprightness in a community which was so opposed to him ill political views. and he accepted the situation and devoted himself to the task of building up his business. It was not long until he had arrived at legal eminence which seemed to him suff1- cient to warrant flight into the polit- ical field With this end in view he came out as a candidate for the legis- lature and at once entered on a vigor- ous 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 se- curing the election. He carried the city in which. he lived. but could not secure the country districts. It was actually great triumph for the young Democratic lawyer, and it added i'm mensely to his reputation as 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 a reelection. While serving in this capacity he made an excellent record. During his two terms law and order were dominant, and it beca;.e a current saying in Ko- komo that there was no necessity to bolt the G',or as long as Kern was on the watch.
 In the state election of 1884 Mir. 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 Mir. Kern was city attorney of Indianapolis under Mayor Tom Taggart, the nation al chairman of the Democratic party. He took very prominent part in the great political battle of 1896 and was identified with the fortunes of Mir. Bryan in the state of Indiana.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11

Walsh to the platform to name Archi- bsld McNeill of Bridgeport. N MT. Walsh was loudly applauded by the galleries when he eloquently spoke of the appreciation of the delegates from Connecticut of the wonderful perpetuity of Denver"
 Mir. Walsh reviewed McNeill's po- litical career and told of the esteem in which he is held throughout New Eng land.
 Give us McNeill," he concluded, land we will e,te you Connecticut next November"
 Howei! of Georgia Named.
 Delaware yielded to Georgia her place on the roll call, and L. I. Hill, from the latter state. in a few words placed Clark Howell of Atlanta in nomination
 Mr. Hill made happy little speech that had in the minds of the delegates an added virtue, in that it was short. The mention of NIT. Howells name was greeted with much applause.
 Florida, next on the list. yielded to Missouri. and Governor Joseph W. Folk took the platform amid cheering from all sections of the hall. His greeting was the most enthusiastic ex- tended to any of the speakers who had preceded him. It was some little time after his introduction before he could la ;t tn second the nomination Of Mir. Kern.
 Governor Folk spoke briefly and was cheered again when he closed with the mention of Mir. Kern's name The band played "The Banks of the Wa bash in honor of Indiana's candi- date.
 Idaho seconds the nomination of Charles A. Towne." shouted dele gate from that state when it's name was reached on the roll.
 Mir Jamas, after Idaho had been heard. yielded the gavel to James Ham iltOn Lewis Of Chicago, who recog. nized Fred kerI of Illinois as his first official act.
 Mir. Kern placed the name of John Mitchell before the convention, al. though he did not offer him as can. didate. A cheer followed the mention of Mir. AIitchell's name. and it was heartily applauded every time it was mentioned. Mir. Kern said that Mir. Mitchell had said that he preferred that his name be not presented as d candidate. and he therefore, on behalf of Illinois. seconded the nomination of Kern of Indiana.
 When India n was reached Chair man John E. lamb announced, ''In- diana gracefully yields to Alabama"
 Congressman T. ]. Hefiin of the lat ter state then spoke briefly to second Mir. Kern.
 As spokesman for Iowa. Martin ]. Wade announced that the state had intended to present the name of Jerry B. Sullivan.
 Tn view of the bright galaxy of can. didates already named" he continued. MT. Sullivan gallantly has asked that his name be not offered" In conclu- sion Mir. Wade seconded Mir. Kern.
 When it was seen that Kern was overwhelmingly the choice of the con vention J. J. Walsh of Connecticut withdrew McNeill's name and moved Kern's nomination by exclamation. but exclamation was out of order until the roll call should be completed. There followed one or two more secohdinC speeches, then Walsh's motion was put and Kern was nominated by accla- nation.
 There were calls for speech by Kern. but the nominee had left the floor of the cor.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
When His Aim Was Poor.

VitVit ttio Hui wac Voas
 A story illustrative of Kern's dispo- sition to grow restive under disap- pointment comes from Indianapolis. When he was member of the state legislature he introduced a bill which was defeated. It was matter in which he felt grea, personal interest. and when the vote was connted against 1t he rose in his place, accused the speaker in no undecided terms of kill ing his bill, and, hurling bulky type written copy of the measure at the head of the presiding officer. shouted, If you won't pass 1t, eat it!' 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 nasty legislator did not suffer from the consequences of his indiscretion. It is altogether to his credit that Il short time for reflection convinced him that he had been an offender and he lost no time in making the proper apology.
 The friendship between Taggart and Kern is really something out Of the or dinary. At the St. Louis convention the latter might have been considered seriously as d vice presidential candi- date but for his determination to put no obstacle in the way of Taggart's candidacy for 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 dianas share of the glory to go to Tag gart, 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 chairmanship. He obtained a proxy from a western mem- Der of the committee. and he it was who placed Taggart in nomination at the meeting in New York at which his friend was made chairman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
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 pion of free silver at 16 to 1. It will be remembered that, at the outset he was a gold advocate, speaking at a public meeting in Indianapolis in 1896 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 Mir Kern is cer- tain to find many warm friends in In- diana among the members of all par ties. Personally he is liked by al- most everybody.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11
WATERBURY BUSINESS DIRECTORY.
CUSTOM TAILORS,

Lyons & Grimes, Custom Tailors, Represent Sterns Go, Rochester, N.
 Y, Wanamaker, New York.
 Room Is, Platt Bldg, 95 Bank.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11

WOHN WORTH KERN. the man wao has been chosen by the Denver convention to be the run
 ming mnta nf William I Rrrnm
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11

CHIROPoDIsT. Mrs M. B. Rood. Room 3s Apothe-
 carries Hall Bldg. Residence calls by appointment Wed and Sat evgs at oEcs. Tel 14e-z.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11

COFFEE ROASTING. Kaplsn's Coffee Roasting Company. Fresh roasted coffee every day. Full line Fancy Groceries. 42s No Main St. Phone ffsT-4.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11

His means were not sufficient to ad- init of regular attendance at the uni versity, and he was obliged to take several long intermissions in order to earn the money necessary to complete his course, But he was resolute in the determination to obtain an educa- tion, and 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 Ais record was most gratifying of any member of the class.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-07-11

the nominee are of the opinion that Kern is big enough to justify the chairman's admiration.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
MARINE TERMINAL.
spreckels Plans For Hsrbor Improve
 ment at San Diego.

By far the most important step in the industrial forward movement of San Diego since the securing of right of.way by the San Diego and Arizona railroad, says the Union was the ac- tion of the railway company last Mon day in filing with the board of harbor commissioners application for a fran chise for a gigantic marine terminal at the foot of Ninth street and to a continuation of Sixteenth street.
 It means the establishment of an oceanic steamship line connecting the port with the Orient and affording an outlet for the inland commerce which the railway will bring to San Diego from it's eastern terminus at the Colorado river.
 With more than a million dollars already expended in securing rights of-way. with it's eastern terminus se- cured and the route of the line be- tween the two points soon to be de termined, and now with the formal ap- plication for a marine franchise be- fore the harbor commission, it is evi- dent that the San Diego and Arizona railway means business and will with in comparatively short time supply San Diego a trans-continental railroad of it's own to open up the rich south  western territory. With her magnifi- cent harbor, the railroad will be the means of a trans-Pacific commerce that in a few years will rival that of Seattle and San Francisco.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
LADIES' GUILD ENTERTAINMENT.

The Ladies' Guild of the Presbyter- ian church of El Centro met at the home of Mrs. D. D. Pellet on Thurs day, Feb. 20, and made preparations for chicken-pie supper and entertain> ment on Wednesday, March 4. A musi- cal and literary program will be given by the best talent El Centro affords.
 The Guild meets regularly every second and fourth Thursdays of the month and invites all ladies not inter- ested in other societies, to join them. Their next meeting will be held on Thursday, Feb. 27, at Mrs. A. R. Nor rison's, in Adams tract, north of Fl Centro.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
COUNTY HAS MONEY.
Treasurer Roman Brings Enough to
 Pay All Bills.

County Treasurer Roman returned from Sacramento on Thursday night with $36,700 in cash, being the first installment of railroad taxes due to Imperial County and recently paid, and now has funds with which to cash all warrants drawn on the con tingent fund. Another installment of railroad taxes will be due in April, and the money probably will be in the hands of the Treasurer by May.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
MORE AHEAD THAN BEHIND.

Discussing general conditions, Mir. Hartman said to a New York news paper this week: "The country has a great deal more ahead of 1t than it has behind it. All that is needed is confidence. There are the resources under the ground and on the ground, and there are the people to develop these resources and the disposition to do so. The restoration of complete confidence is all that is needed"
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
EQUALIZATION OF
 COUNTY ASSESSMENT
PossEssoRY RIGHTS TO LAND
 MUST BE TAXED.
State Board Visits County Seat and Calls Attention of Assessor to Law Result WiIl Be Larger Assessment Roll and Lower Tax Rate.

The State Board of Equalization. on it's annual tour of the counties, visited El Centro this week and investigated the working of the new official machin. cry of Imperial County The mem bers of the board present were: A. B. Nye, State Controller; Jeff McElvaine, R. E. Collins and T. M. Eby, secretary.
 The State officials said, before leav- ing on Friday morning, that they found everything running as smoothly as could be expected in the offices of a new county, and that Imperial County had an excellent official crew. They called attention to the State law mak- ing it obligatory to assess possessory rights and the improvements on land not patented. So long as title remains in the United States, land occupied under entry may not be taxed, but the right of possession, which has value and may be bought and sold, must be taxed. Compliance with the law in lLdl ICSDGCl VIII IliOltdSC letl SClg lllC assessment roll of. the county and low CT the tax rate materially
 The board found inequalities in pre- vious assessment of property in the territory, which was a part of San Diego county, and is now Imperial county, and suggested that they be corrected. Apparently the assessment roll had been merely copied from. year to year and no notice taken of i'm provement and increase of values. The assessment of town lots, for example, was absurdly inadequate, property valued in the thousands being assessed for as little as $20.
 The State Board has power only to raise or lower the total assessed value 0f the county for the purpose of equal izing taxation in the State. Inequali- ties in assessment of property within the county in detail are dealt with by the Supervisors. It will be the busi- ness of the County Board to equalize assessments and to take notice of the law relating to taxation of possessory rights, to which its attention has been called.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH.

The address at the Presbyterian church next Sunday morning will be an illustrated sermon to the children. I O this the children are especially in vited, but it will be of interest to old and young as well. . There will be congregational busi- ness meeting on Tuesday evening of next week, February 25th. All mem bers of the church and all interested in the affairs of the church are urged to be present at 7:3O. Very important business will come before us.
 4 s. I. WARD, Pastor.
 Teller sells Singer sewing machines. P. o. building, Imperial. Atf
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22

For Singer sewing machines see Tel Ter, the Singer agent, at Imperial, Cal.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22
OPERA HOUSE.
Christian Church.

Sunudy SCHOOL lO d. H. Worship Il a. m. Preacher. Dr. R. P. Shepherd Evening services will be discontinued
 until lights are procurable.
Imperial Valley press., 1908-02-22

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-31
SEATTLE'S BRAlNLESs VOTERS

Ii the average man would use a. much IN the
Of placing his upon petition as he does about placing
upon check note for instance there wouldn't he quite
many petitions, aud those that completed would be
worthy OF consideration.
These remarks suggested because Of the conduct Of
J. F Douglas president Of the company owning the Manhat-
flats in causing be distributed through the city yeer
day and today petitions calling Tor referendum vote upon
the question OF the Olive 81 regrade.
These petitions distributed through every portion OF
the city, and being engaged in their circulation
People who had heard OF the Olive egrade aud who
aud viii be interested in it, attached their
these petitions because attractive young
male acquaintance asked them to do
Just long such things can be done then just long
will the people OF this community and every other community
be made 10 suffer The o Seattle learn that the
signing OF petition for initiative a referendum is
much serious affair than the signing OF petition
dorsing someone Tor a appointment OF some
Do you know what it will il this Olive regrade
petition up the city council and tina, body forced
to order referendum the ordinance providing for
the regarded
II will that every in Seattle who has vote.
and those of South Seattle Ballard and all the other lately
nexed suburbs will be asked the polls and say whether
not this Olive rsgrade shall be completed
Aud how many OF these voters know anything
about this Olive st. regrade9
Five per perhaps bu, likely that many.
But just long have who desire, from purely
selfish motives, defeat needed public improvements and
just long have the braness voter never by
any chance thinks Tor himself then jus, long We
suffer
It's up this brainless cultivate OF brains
and bcgin do his thinking lie it his neighbor,
his wife and his children
lie mustn't let like ! L. Douglas good hooking
induce him attach ms any paper that he
doesn't know all about.
II he hasn't time to wait while it explained to him he
should firmly but politely decline 10 sign.
II he follows this program day lac viii become a
good citizen.
II he keeps placing his signature upon everything that
- handed to him II Is not unlikely that DAY he may
lose his home 20 TO Jail
Aud in the meantime he'll ruin his ueighbor.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-31

nef afefrtch man preferences
graham chvms TO ciirms OF rheto.
rig
Reading makes a fnll man stud
der ike a so.ia foaafsin.
All der rotit hates a taafet.
AZ der tstg lea Inclined der farm.
ify dfee grove shady.
EfcrY dog hasa hiss day. bud "a
lss ad night dot he lss tied loose
Dsre So aissYs rcom al der top.
bat yoa hat fafder 10 drop.
Don'd ceant your chickens before
yonr losrlers get dfsngh eadlaE.
Led veil enough aioane ID viii
smficfNnce a grlaHsn
DIR matehcsdY Of der iaW isx
sometimes der King Of elahs
Differences 0f phiulon makes a
horse fao.. but you eand make a
hiux 60 fsader - Disagreement init
him.
Elem a vise chndEe sometimes
csnd decide right away kiTick yich
hair ut bauts to wear 20 der court
house
Deere Sasa more beobts rich In
dlss yorlta Eoots dan dege xanA
goot beoble In diss rich vurit.
Weigh veil yogi yortH before apik.
kinE a fish story. also Weigh der
fish.
Always dry 90 be Ia front. a COW.
catcher las no Eoot on der rear emf
OF a drain.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-31

are merely moving pictunrsf
Men hesitate To marry when con.
selons of the fact that their Whole
saiafF Toe month wouidnf bus
one dress to keep a handsome wife
sell gfoomed for two weeks.
a real wife Il a help and NOT .
handicap. The wealthy magnate
can afford "a marry a walking al.
geriisement for diamond factory.
bat what the average man needs il
q working partner In the firm Of
We. Is & Co
Marriage mcans--or should mean
team work The woman unifek
her brains aud ability with the
mans. and altogether they conquer
a place IN the world for themselves
and their children.
When o man has q sweetheart
who Is also his pal and conf
dante he can afford 10 got married
before he has won a fortune and
lost hts hair and teeth Youth is
the time for love aud work and en-.
thrsiaam. not middle age. when
hope faints and the blood g. chill.
u Is not for the young man with
his way 10 make in life 10 marry
helpless doll who viii be- a drag
ON him. The girl for him Il the
one who Is not afraid to work for
her happiness.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-31

v
vent to church with Edwin
yesterday morning Hut NO. l
didn't exactly 80 with him. No
man ever goea 20 church with a
woman until after he IL married
aud cant help himself What ! did
waa to reach church just IN time
for the doxoloxs. aud ther. ! was
waiting At the door. all umiica Tor
Edwin when he came cat with his
family
II WAS rather an affictluu copy.
ting the correct. man made mode Of
Courtship 81 closely. because ! had
On a rayiahins costume with hat
aud gloves 20 match land 40 ons
eau possibly see yoa Ia advantage
in the hack OF the church.
After being pressed by the whole
family. Including Ma and Ia and
Edwia'a little brother. | cent home
to dinner with them Oh. I guess
I'm not getting ON. ehg
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-03-31

discussed stocks aud bonds IN
the library with Pa after dinner.
aud q few friends dropped IN to zee
Edwin and he disappeared tempo
rarity Can u be he IL upstairs dls
GUESSING ffills and ehiffeua in his
roam. or il be down In the hase.
mrni sden" serving drinks aud ei.
Eara To those llcanditioued com
paniohsf shall certainly insist
on his cutting their acquaintance
after marriage
stayed luF supper "a dfnppea
asleep IN saAy chair. likewise Ma
Little Brother threatened Ga wake
them up unless I gave him . quar-
tor | save II. chesrfnlly Must
aay this la bright family and
thoroughly modern in their CHASE
for the coin
Edwin returned ard HhsC kONED
ne iHto shs softly iiEhtea music
ruom shall ne draw the curtain Z
We did