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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-29
REGISTER of DEEDS

thereby announce myself as candidate .tr
the denomination for Register d Deeds, subject to
thedecisiOn Of the Demscratic,vdten a.tbe gen
eral primary. @ o
E.E, Emerson. q
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-29
SHERIFF

, thereby announce myself as a candidate los
Sheriff on the Republican ticket, subject to the
decision Of the Republican vcters at the general
primary in August. George J. Spencer.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1908-05-29

hereby announce myself as a candidate Tor
the nomination Of County Clerk. Subject to the
decision Of the Republican party at the primaries
70 Be hell Argus 4; 1908.
J,E. VanPelt. O
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
ROOSEVELT AS FIRST CHOICE
Texas County Convention Name
Third-term Delegates.
Taft Second Choice of Lyon Fac
ftOn-FHirbankA and Foraker
Supported.

Austin, Tex. May 6.-Incomplete re-
ports from Republican county conven-
tions held throughout the State yesterday
indicate that a majority Of them selected
Roosevelt delegates to the Congressional
and State conventions. which are TO select
delegates to the Republican national
convention.
Many OF the delegations are instructed
outright to send Roosevelt delegates to
the national convention, and others are
uninstructed, but with the understand
ing that they favor Roosevelt. as first
choice.
A few Of the counties instructed for
Taft for first choice in the event Roose-
velt's name is not placed before the con-
ventton. Il IS practically certain that
the State and Congressional conven-
tions Will send a solid Roosevelt delega-
ton 70 the national convention, with
Taft for second choice.
The movement on behalf OF Roosevelt
was engineered by Cecil, Lyon, chairman
Of the State executive committee and
national committeeman from Texas. He
Is a warm personal friend Of the Presi-
dent, and has given out the impression
in Texas that the nomination will be &C
cepted by Roosevelt if 1t IS given him
The reOrganized Republicans, as they
style themselves, instructed for Foraker
fOI President In most Of their county
conventions held yesterday.
Fairbanks is the second choice OF this
faction Of the party.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07

Boston. May 6.-To-morrow the Demo-
cratic State convention, which is TO elect
four delegates-at-large and four alter
mates to the Denver convention, meets in
Faneuil Hail. with George Fred Williams
in the saddle.
Tonight at the Quincy House the State
committee met and elected fourteen mem
bers, one from each Congressional dis
trict, to the committee on resolutions.
The resolutions have been written by
George Fred Williams and viii be pre-
sented to the committee on resolutions
late tonight for acceptance. Mr.. Will
fans has no doubt Of the acceptance by
the committee Of the resolutions as he
has written them. They include an iron
clad clause pledging and binding the del
egates TO be elected TO Denver TO vote
from start TO finish for the nomination Of
Bryan.
Williams said to-day that everything Is
harmonious in the party this year.
When asked if a resolution instructing
the delegates for Bryan would be intro
duced. he said: There certainly will. It
Is the wish of Mr.. Bryan that delegations
shall be instructed, so far as possible, TO
show the viii of the majority Of the
voters Of the party. 1t is apparent 10
every student Of the conditions that Mr..
Bryan will be nominated at Denver. I
have just returned from New York,
where I met many leaders OF the party
from other States. and the sentiment is
overwhelming.
The johnson boom is the work Of pub
ncity bureaus in the various States. but
when Bryan Is nominated those who are
now crying for the nomination Of john
son viii vote for the Nebraska man..
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
LOG OF THE BATTLE-sHIP FLEET.

Cruise began Hampton Roads on December TO- 1907.
Primary end, in San Francisco, May O. 1908
Elapsed time from the Roads the dropping of the anchors
in San Francisco Harbor III days 7 hours.
Actual time Of cruising the 1880 knots Journey 6I days,
70 hours.
Practically 80 days 20 days hours be exac consumed
in the various ports.
Thirty days occupied largely in practice Magdaena
Bay; in Trinidad there stay of days in Rio in Punta
Arenas 7; in Calao g. OF days, in round numbers.
The rate of steaming practically ten knots.
Allowing reasonable time to coal III foreign ports and elm
mating target practice Aagdaena Bay and various stops along
the California coast the trip could have been made easily the
rate of ten knots steaming in less than 80 days.
One day could have been saved at Trinidad, Rio
Punta Arenas Caao These with 80 days Magdaena
and spent California stopping places no po), make 63
DAYS which could have been cut off.
The fleet has been in five foreign ports
It has been reviewed by the presidents Of four republics
namely President Roosevelt at Hampton Roads President Pen
na Rio de anero President Monte Valparaiso and Pres
dent Pardo, at Calao.
According the log of the Louisiana the feet has crhsd
1879 knots or in round numbers, 1880 miles
The longest of the cruise from Trinidad to Ro
distance of 3225 miles, the feet sailed it. occupying I3 days
and 20 hours.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
MANY HIGH-PRICED
RESIDENCES SOLD
Stone & Fairfax Dispose Of Large Amount
Of FlTst-cIaSS Residence Property.

Stone Fairfax during the winter ana spring
months have disposed Of a considerable amount Of
residence property including many OF the expensive
class and all located in the northwest section. As
indication OF the strong demand for this class Of
real estate the following transactions, numbering
twenty-seTen sales and aggegatng S5l4Z50. are re-
ported By this firm. while negotiations are now
pending which involve the transfer Of several addi
tional properties Of this character;
For Clarence F. Brandenburg the threestory light
brick and stone front 2Ol street northwest So 800
For the Robertson estate. the fourstory red brick
and stone front 1890 18th street northwest SOC o03
For Charles o. Rice the three-story red brick snd
stone front 200 r street northwest, $1,000.
For William Jesse, the three-siory red brick cor
nsr 1884 Roanoke street. Columbia Heights SS,5O0
For r. S. Turner, the three-story red brick n6s
Florida avenue northwest. sl5.e01
For Charles ". King. jr. the three-story colonial
brick s3l5 18th street northwest. $500
For James Robbins the three-story nd brick lE5
n street northwest. $1,000
For John H Nolan the three-story Roman brick
I'll 18th street northwest. Sl3500.
For William K. Pearce. the four-story white stone
front 1877 Euclid street. Columbia Heights. S2.5O0.
For James 81 Hoge. the three-stoTy light brick
1850 Miutwood place northwest. Sll.OOa.
For William II. Walker. the thres-story Roman
brick 17ls 2l5t street northwest, slo.5OO.
For the BENJAMIN estate. the four-story white
stone front lSl3 Euclid street northwest. $3.50.
For H. h Taylor. the thrsestory stone and brick
l7S4 Q street northwest, $1,000.
For r. NJ. Philss the three-story Roman brick
corner 100 Lamont street northwest, SlO,5O0
For Creed NJ Fulton, the three-story brick and
stone front corner Cottren avenue and W street,
$1,000
For A. L. Lewis, the thres-story brick Is9 Bel
mont avenue, $1,000
For Michael J. Keane, the thTee-story Eight brick
1879 Faimont street. Columbia Heights. $500.
For J. B. Shek, the three-story red brick I7Ig
Riggs street northwest 5000
For James ". French. the three-story light brick
26Z5 18th street northwest. ss000.
For David F. Weaver the two-story and sttir
detached residence in Cleveland Park. $500
For l. L. White, the three story light brick resi-.
denes T15 New Hampshire avenue northwest, $500.
For John N. Henderson. the threestoTy light brick
l7ss T street northwest. s.. 500
For ]. W Williams. the thrsestory Roman brick
a22 University place northwest 8 600
For James Earle the thFee-story red brick IIsa
New Hampshire avenue northwest, $3.50
For Levi David, trustee, the three-story whits
stone front l2I9 Irving street. Columbia Heights,
ss,OOo
For William Wright the tWo-st0ry Roman brick
III New Hampshire avenue northwest, s 800.
For John NJ Henderson, the three-stoTy Roman
brick 100 street, E,E0.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
FRANCIS NOW DOOMED.
Democrats Discuss Possibility OF
Compromise Candidate.

Democrats Discuss Possibility of
Compromise Candidate.
New York. May "a number Of West
ern and Southern Democrats got together
at the Waldorf Astoria on Tuesday in a
sort Of informal conference for the dis
eussion Of Presidential candidates, and
after a free exchange Of views, decided
that ex-Gov. Francis, of Missouri, came
nearer than any one to filling the bill as
the proper compromise candidate for the
Democratic party 10 name and win with
at the next election.
Il was the opinion Of those who met
at the Waldorf that Gov. Francis avail
ability and general qualifications were
such as would appeal TO the thoughtful
and conservative voters.
NJ. Greenwood. Jr., Of 81. Louis, a neigh
Dor OF Mr.. Francis. and one OF those who
attended this informal gathering. speaking
Of ex-Gov. Francis to-day. said that one
OF the points made regarding the latter
was the exceptionally clear. clean. and
creditable record he had made as mayor
OF ST. Louis, governor Of Missouri, and
Secretary Of the Interior IN Mr.. Cieve-
lands Cabinet. and also as president Of
the st. Louis Exposition
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
BUTMEGS PLEDGED TO TAFT
Republican Convention Turns Down
Two Senators.
BuIkeIey and Brandegee, Against
OhiOan, Decline 30 Be
Delegates.

Hartford, Conn, May Ga delegation
.of fourteen members instructed for Taft
was elected at the Republican State con-
vention here this morning.
There was no debate on the passing
OF the resolutions Of instruction; but the
First and the Third Congressional district.
each Of which elected two delegates. voted
not to instruct their delegates.
The four said. after the convention.
that they regarded themselves bound by
their district caucus vote TO go as un-
instructed delegates, rather than by the
general convention vote for Taft.
This leaves ten delegates instructed,
and incidentally pledged, for Taft, and
four who regard themselves uninstructed.
and individually Of anti-Taft tendencies.
United States Senators Bulkeley and
Brandegee. who were turned down as
MISUNDERSTANDING to the Chicago conven-
ton, because they refused to declare
themselves for Taft. are believed to have
influenced the delegates OF the First and
Third districts. Of which they are respec-
lively residents. to vote against an in
structed delegation.
After the recess. delegates were elected
as follows, the first six being at large, the
remaining eight by counties:
Charles F. Brooker Ansonia; Michael Kenealy
Stamford; Charles Hopkins Clark Hartford: Isaac
NJ. Ulman NeV Haven; Timothy F. Hopkins. Dan
ielson; Orsamus 4. Fyler. ToFTington; Charles NJ
Jarvis, Berlin: Dennis A. Blakeslee New Haven
Angus Park. Sprague: William Burnham Bridge
pert; Edwin Miner Plainneld; J. Henry RoFaback
Canaan; Andrew n. Shepard. Portland. and George
E Keeney. somers.
The only change from the original slate
is the dropping of United States Senators
Frank B. Brandegee and Morgan G. Bulk
eley. They refused to declare their al
legiance for Taft and were deliberately
turned down.
Before the convention opened the fol-
lowing telegram was received from the
two Senators;
Being advised that the committee on
resolutions may decide to report that the
delegates to the national convention
should be instructed, we do not desire
that our names should be presented to
the convention as delegates to the na-
uonal convention, as We do not care to
attend the convention under instructions"
The platform as adopted is a straight
forward Endorsement Of the administra-
ton Of President Roosevelt and of the
candidacy OF Secretary Taft. In line with
the known views Of President Roosevelt.
the Connecticut Republicans declare for
a friendly revision OF the tariff, currency
reform, and an increased army and navy.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
TAFT GOES TO CULEBRA.
Secretary, I'm Panama, InsPects
work IE Big Ditch.

Secretary, in Panama, InsPects
work Ia big Ditch.
Panama, May 6.-Secretary Of War Taft
arrived at Colon early this morning on
the Prairie, somewhat ahead of the time
he was expected.
He was met at Cristobal by Col. Goeth-
ais. Secretary Bishop, and the members
of the canal commission. At Il o'clock.
Mr. taft and his party left on a special
train for Culebra.
Mr. Taft looked to be in splendid health,
and he was much pleased with the hearty
welcome extended to him, and with the
progress OF the canal work Richard
Rogers, general counsel of the canal com
mission, accompanied Mr.. Taft. They will
remain at Culebra over night, coming TO
Panama tomorrow. when Mr.. Taft viii
pay his respects to President Amador.
The treaty question with Colombia and
other important matters will be considered
by Mr. Taft while here.
President Reyes. Of Colombia, is now
at Cartagena, and It is probable that
Mr. Taft may call there on his way back
to the United States. If circumstances
demand that he have a personal inter
view with Gen. Reyes regarding the Pan
ama-Colombia treaty. and a settlement of
the question arising from the Occupa-
ton Of Jurado by Colombian troops.
The Tivoli Club will give a reception in
honor Of Mr. Taft Saturday evening.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
c. S. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.

L. s. Dept. Of Agriculture. Weather Bureau.
Washington wednesday. May g. 1865 D. m
Since the beginning of the present rainy spell il
has been impossible to get the kites at Mount
Weather Va. more than 320l feet above the noun
tain thus indicating the existence at that level OF
a considerable stratum Of calm OF light airs and
temporary suspension Of the Characteristic westsast
movement Of the upper air in these latitudes This
IS the probable explanation Of the failure Of the
Mississippi Valley storm 10 advance eastward To-
nights reports show however, we-deyeloDed storm
center in Southern Indiana. with a tendency to
move uortheastwaFd by way Of the St Lawrence
Valley Should it move as indicated the great
cloud blankst that has covered the country east Of
the Mississippi since Monday last VIII be lifted br
Friday morning. and higher temperature viii prevail
Rain Is indicated for Thursday in New England
the Middle Atlantic States. and thence westward %
the Lake region The weather Friday viii probably
clear IN New England and the Lake region. Else
where fair and somewhat warmer weather is indi-
Gated.
The winds along the New England and Middle At
lantic coasts viii he fresh sOUtheastery incTeasing
the South Atlantic coast brisk s0utheTly; on the
Gulf coast fresh westerly. on the Lower Lakes brisk
% high soutlaasteTly. becoming n0rthwesterly and
On the Upper Lakes brisk northeast to northwest
Steamers departing Thursday for European ports
VIII have fresh southeasterly winds and rainy
weather to the Grand Banks
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Storm warnings are displayed on the Lower Lakes
and on the Atlantic coast from Delaware Break
water % EastpOTt.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07

Columbus. Ohio, May with police
dragging out riOting delegates. the DEM
ocratic State convention to-day nominated
Judson Harmon, Attorney General in
Grover Cleveland's Cabinet, for governor
on the second ballot, and defeated the
candidates of Mayor Tom L. Johnson, Of
Cleveland, for each of the State Offices.
The Yictors were generous to Johnson
however, making him one of the dele
gates-at-large to the national convention.
and instructing the entire State delega-
ton, at large and from districts. TO vote
for the nomination of William J. Bryan
whose Endorsement was the aim Of a por-
tion Of the Johnson programme.
On the heels OF the nomination Of Har-
mon, who received Oh votes TO 563 for
Pomrene and 70 for A. P. Sandes, Of At
lanta. declarations that the party would
split this fall because Of the naming Of
the conservative Cincinnatian were read
It was declared by the more outspoken
Of the radicals that Gov. Harris. the Re
publican candidate, would receive 10000
Democratic votes.
johnson Accepts Ticket.
In the convention Mayor johnson de-
clared: we do not propose any objec-
tions now. We will let them make up
their ticket just as they please"
VIII you support the ticket or will
there be a third ticket In the fieldg' he
was asked.
I'VE make our fights in the convention, =
declared Johnson
Later. when Johnson had been made a
Observation-Disclosures and former Gov. James
E Campbell. Of Dayton, 10 whose cause
Johnson had pledged himself. in the hope
of aid for POmreue, had been indorsed
for the Democratic nomination for the
Senate seat now occupied by Senator J.
b. Foraker, Johnson thanked the cOnven-
ton and praised the work in so far as the
platform was concerned.
This platform declares for Bryan, for
popular election Of Senators. restriction of
injunction and trial by jury for contempt
OF court initiative and referendum, home
rule for cities. and takes a fling at the
opposition by reference 90 the recent
legislative inquiry into the conduct Of the
State auditors and tTeasurers' Offices oc-
cupied by Republicans.
Denver Is a Delegate.
Inc national delegates besides Johnson
are: Congressman Matt r. Denver. son
OF Gen. Denver. FOR whom the national
convention city was named: Z. y. Han
ley, of Dayton, AID W. S. Thomas, Of
Springfield
ElectoTs-at-large are S. A. Hosklns. OF
Wapakoneta. and John j. Lentz, OF Co
/ lumbia- Lentz, Johnson. and Pomerene
received scattering votes for the sena-
t0rial Endorsement. The rest OF the State
ticket is as follows:
Lieutenant governor. David s. Rock
well, Portage; secretary Of State, John
/ H. Newman. Miami State auditor. ". ".
DuTbin Hardin; State treasurer. D. s.
Creamer, Belmont. Supreme Court judges,
Hugh T. Mathers, Shelby. and George B.
Okey, Franklin; attorney general. Tim
Othy 5. Hogan. Jackson, clerk of the
I Supreme Court. O. c. Larson. Lykins;
public works board, Bernard Doran,
Perry, and j. W States. Allen; dairy and
food commissioner, David Eley; assistant
school commissioner. John A. Mcdowell.
Holmes.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
COUNTESS PROMISES AID.
English NObIewOman VIII Support
Socialist Candidate i'm Ohio.

Socialist Candidate i'm Ohio.
Beliefontaine. Ohio. May 6-The
Countess of Warwick. England's famous
socialist agitator. will be pitted against
Alice Rooseyelt-Longworth daughter Of
the President Of the United States, in the
Congressional campaign in the Eighth
district this fall.
That both women will make speeches
from the stump has just been announced.
Some weeks ago Representative Long
worth told Ralph d. Cole, nominated for
a third terra by the Republicans-the
tossing Of a coin in a secret meeting Of
candidates breaking in his favor a dead
lock that had caused the assembling OF a
second cOnventlon-that both he and his
wife would speak IN the district for the
candidate. Disgruntled Republicans are
making a fight on Cole
E. G. Wharton. Of Kenton, nominee Of
the Socialists, to-day announced that the
countess had expressed an interest in his
campaign. and had agreed to visit the
district in a speechmaking tour for his
election.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
PICTURES BRING $47,542.
Cheramy Art Collection In Paris
Brings Good Price.

Paris. May s.-The sale of the Cheramy
art collection was continued to-day, 12z
pictures being disposed Of for a total of
$50, $50 francs.
Thirty-six Of the works were by De La
Croise, and the total price realized for
them was 299,710 francs One brought
30, 800 francs. the highest figure obtained
for any single example Of the thirty-six
offered.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
DOUBTS GOULD LINE SALE.
Wall Street Hears Of Transfer OF
Western MaryIRnd.

New York, May 6.-No confirmation
could be obtained to-day Of the rumor
which was current in the street. that. the
Goulds had sold their control OF Western
Maryland Railroad. which is now In the
hands OF 8 receiver, 10 outside interests
Railroad men who were in a position TO
know said that the story was improb-
able
The Goulds. they maintained, would be
more likely to dispose Of some other Of
their properties first, rather than lose so
important a link in their system.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
DELEGATES FOR JOHNSON.
Fourth Maine Congressional District
Declines 20 Instruct.

= UUEIH ILlIIIE NWEE 8 EV0oEWEifHt EJHHt TT
Declines 20 Instruct.
Bangor. Ne. May 6.-Delegates 20 the
national convention at Denver were
chosen by the Fourth district Democratic
convention here to-day.
In place Of Instructions. for which an
attempt was made. a plank was adopted
which says that while deeming II mad
visable to instruct the delegates. the
Fourth district Democrats desired TO ex-
press their hearty appreciation OF Mr.
Bryan's great work for Democracy, their
confidence in him. and their desires that
he should continue his leadership
The delegates favor the nomination OF
johnson for President.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
SEES EAST AGAINST BRYAN.
Pennsylvania Representative Says
Nebraskan VIII Not GET One State.

That Bryan cannot carry a State in the
East is the latest prediction from the
Democratic side Of the House in these
days. when every member Of Congress
poses as a political prophet. This fore
cast comes from Representative John 7.
Lenahan. Of the Eleventh Pennsylvania
district
AS Mr.. Lenahan is one Of the Demo-
cratic wheel horses Of his State, his pre-
diction was received with Joy by the
Washington friends of both johnson. Of
Minnesota. and Gray. Of Delaware.
The Washington herald., 1908-05-07
PRESIDENT DEPARTS TODAY.
Goes 10 Pine Knot, Va, with Party
This Morning.

This MORNING.
President Roosevelt and a party Of
friends will leave Washington this morn
ing at 1:SO o'clock. for a days outing
at Pine Knot Mrs. Roosevelt's country
home In Virginia.
Mrs. Fannie Brown Thomas, Of Ghost
Place, in Albemarle County. received a
telegram late Tuesday afternoon from the
White House to the effect that the Presi-
dent would arrive there some time this
afternoon. Mrs. Thomas sent servants
to Pine Knot to get the place in order
for its distinguished visitors and ar
ranged for accommodations for the party.
Mrs. Thomas viii personally entertain
two Of the visitors The party will return
tomorrow afternoon