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Sketch of MIR. Kern.

Indianapolis. Ind, July 1O.-John
w. Kern. who was born December 90,
1S49. at the village of Alto, Howard
County, Indiana. His father, DR.. Ja-
cob w. Kern. was a Virginan by
birth. who removed to Shelby County,
Indiana. In 1896 and lived there until
lS46 when he moved into the north
ern country.
John Kern's mother was Nancy Lig-
gett, and she and DIR. Kern were mar
ried I'm Warren County. Ohio. In 1854,
when John was five years old the FAM
lily removed to Warren County. Iowa.
From the time he went to Iowa until
he was Is years old he did not see a
railroad train. The family moved back
to Howard County i'm 1864. In the
sixties, while still i'm Iowa. Mrs. Kern
died Two children were left. he
ana his sister, who Is now Mrs. Isaac
Engel of Daleville, Va. He was cdu-
Gated In the district schools and he
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continued this education by attending
the Indiana Normal School, of Ko-
komo, Ind, riding horseback ten
miles each way every day. Later he
taught school near Alto. He earned
money to enter Ann Arbor, gradual
Ing from the law department Of
Michigan University in 1859. He i'm
mediately began practicing in Koko-
mo. Ind. He was drafted" when he
was 21 years old to make the race for
the legislature in the Republican
county Of Howard, but was defeated.
He was chosen city attoreny of Ko-
komo for six terms over Republican
aspirants. In 1884 he was elected re-
porter Of the supreme court. Since
then Indianaolis has been his home.
where he has practiced law. He has
worked in every campaign, served the
county in the legislature and was
the leader Of his party in the State
senate. He was city attorney under
the last two administrations of Mayor
Thomas Taggart. from October, 1897,
to October. 1901. In 1900 he was
nominated for governor, but was de-
feated. Before the St. Louis conven-
ton Of four years ago Mr.. Kern's
name had been prominently mention
ed among the vice presidential possi-
bil!ties.
Mr.. Kern has been president of the
Commonwealth Club, and has always
been conspicuous in all State and CIV
ic movements. Mrs. Kern is promi-
nent In all of the social and literary
affairs of the city. Miss Julia Kern,
their daughter is we'll known socially
There are two other children John w
Kern. Jr.. aged 8, and William H.
Kern, who is now years old.
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HUNTING JOBS FOR ALIENS.
HE GOverlment Starts Big EmplOy-
nent Bureau.

Washington, July 9.-Interesting
work is being done by Secretary
Strauss, of the Department of Conn
merce and Labor, for the Immigrants
coming to this country by the for
nation Of a gigantic free emplov-
ment bureau.
Nine hundred thousand postal cards
have been sent to all EMPLOYERS on
rural free delivery routes, whether
they be farmers or artisans. asking
II help is needed in their communities.
Already more than 1,400 replies have
been received, although the cards
were sent out only a short time ago
1t Is estimated that by this means
more than 100000 persons have
been reached.
The immigrants after going through
the channel of immigration reach a
stage where they are suspicious of
every person 1t is expected that II
will restore their confidence and ma
terially aid them when they can be
made to see that the employment bu
reau is under the control of the gov
eminent and is designed for their es-
pecial benefit.
That the foreigners are beginning
to appreciate the work, which in re-
ality is in its infancy, is shown by the
success in New York city. The Office
in New York was opened about Feb
ruary 1. So great was the rush of
applications one day last week that
the presence Of the police was neces-
sary to restore order. There were
551 new applications for work during
the week. OF this number 81 i'm
migrants were sent to farmers in va
rious States and secured remunerative
employment.
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on FIRST BALLOT.
INSTRUCTED DELEGATES DE.
LIVER THE VOTES.
Bryan Nominated for President u Third
Time by Big MajOrity-NOminatiO
Then Made Unanimous OH Motion
Of MinOrity-Kcrn OF Indiana for
Vice President.

Denver, July 10.-William Jennings
Bryan was this morning nominated
for president Of the United States by
the Democratic convention. The
nomination was made amid scenes of
tumultuous enthusiasm, the vast as
semblage breaking en- masse into q
frenzied demonstration of intensely
dramatic tribute to the chosen leader.
The first and only ballot gave Bry-
an the commanding and decisive total
OF 892 1-2 votes. or 221 more than
enough to nominate; Gray So 1-2;
Johnson 4S. The announcement was
greeted with pandemonium OF
sound and motion, floor and galleries
Joining in deafening, long continuing
tumult.
The decision was followed after the
lull with motions from the Gray and
Johnson leaders to make the nomina-
ton unanimous and by reclamation.
which was carried with an echoing
chorus of approval in which every
state Joined its voice with but one dis
senting vote from the State Of Geor-
gia.
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THREE DEATHS BY LIGHTNING.
White Woman and Two Negroes
Killed i'm Georgetown.

Georgetown, July 9.-Mrs Frances
A. Noble, over 60 years of age. moth
er of Mr.. w. J. Singleton, at Wache-
saw, on the Waccamaw River, was in
stantly killed by lightning before day
this morning in a severe thunder
storm that swept over this section
last night. 1t appears that Mrs. No
BILE arose to close a window to her
room while the storm was at it's
height and was struck by the bolt
as she reached the opening. No
other member of the family was
shocked, and it was not until the
body of Mrs. Noble was found that
1t was known that the house had been
struck.
The house Of a negro man was
struck near Wachesaw at about the
same time. giving him a severe shock
and killing his wife and child instant
ly.
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TRAVELLED IN A BOX.
Massachusetts, Woman Did This to
Avoid Draughts-Perspircd Freely.

The people of Salisbury were treat
ed to a very unusual sight at the de-
pot yesterday and the fresh and en-
thusisasts especially were given
s 'mething to think about. Mrs. Will
Lam Tyson, & middle aged wealthy
VIC man of Fitchburg, Mass, arrive d
here comic rtably tucked away in a
large box with glass front, having
made the trir in the baggage car.
Mrs. Tyson has been a sufferer OF
bronchitis and nervous troubles and
for the past year has lived in a very
close room, imagining the slightest
draught might aggravate her condi-
ton. To avoid the cold, damp cli-
mate Of the North she decided to
come to North Carolina in the hope
that the climate might relieve her.
The box in which she decided to
make the trip on the train is a large,
long affair with glass front and hav-
ing windows which may be opened
and shut at will. She was wrapped
in heavy blankets and it is needless
to say that with the thermometer out
side at 80, ,perspiration bathed her
face and she looked pale. thin and
worn. The interior Of the box, ac-
cording to her idea, was comforta bly,
arranged with books, thermometer,
papers. clock etc.-Charlotte OBJ
server.
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chinery in Charleston could be ope-
| rated by it.
There are many advocates today
Of government ownership Of railroads
and public utility corporations. 1 do
not approve government ownership IL
it is to include government operation.
Every corporation in inis State gets
its life from the charter granted it by
the State, and why would it not be to
the advantage of all concerned to
have the State control the life of it's
child in supplying the circulating
blood of its existence. the power to
| keep alive and going. Our govern
ment contributes millions of the peo-
pies money in improving harbors,
waterways and other internal i'm
provements and is now engaged in
building the Panama canal, at q cost
of $20O.0O0,000. Why should not the
States use their credit for the benefit
of their people?
Ooeh NdiolIId Has always De6n
foremost among the States of our
Union in progressive movements and
the pioneer in many of them, and
Edgefield county has always been the
foremost county. l appeal to YOU
here and now. my fellow citizens. to
let this day and hour in July, 1908,
start the movement. Let us do as
did our forefathers in July, 1876. de-
clare our eternal independence from
financial oppression. Let us forever
be free from the shackles Of poverty
With this electrical power developed
which God has placed at our COM
mand the state will reap a rich har-
vest.
Main transmission lines securing
power from the state will be con-
structed by companies. and individu-
ais can tap the main line at various
points. and thus throughout the State
VIII this Godgiven blessing be en-
joyed by all"
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OFF ON CRUISE.


HarbOr.
San Francisco July Fifteen bat
tleships Of the Atlantic fleet sailed
today on the voyage that Is to take
them around the world and end at
Hampton Roads, whence they sailed
last December. The 18th member
OF the fleet. the Nebraska, was left be-
hind because Of an outbreak Of scarlet
fever among the crew. She will be
placed In quarantine three days and
thoroughly fumigated. after which
she will join her sister ships at Hon.
olulu.
without ceremony or celebration of
any sort the Is big fighting ships got
under way promptly at O'Clock on
signal from the Connecticut, Rear
Admiral Sperry's flagship, and
Steamtng In single column, slowly
wended their way out Of the bay
where they had found anchorage
from time to time since their arrival
mere two months ago. A few small
craft followed in the wake Of the
'eet as far as the Golden Gate, and
gave the big white ships a salute with
'heir sirens, while on the hills were
scattered groups OF people silently
watching the departure. which was
'h striking contrast to the enthusi-
ast'c welcome on it's arrival.
'"e vessels presented beautiful
appearance as they steamed through
the harbor. AS the Connecticut pass-
ed torth' the flagship signaled for
more speed, and the bows of the
warships were seen throwing nm Il
sea or white foam as they plowed
through the water.
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Denver. July 10.-The Democratic
national convention concluded its la
bors this afternoon by the nomination
Of John Worth Kern Of Indiana for
vice president, completing the ticket
on which william Jennings Bryan was
made the nominee for president dur
ing the early hours of this morning.
The nomination Of Kern was made by
acclamation amid the resounding
cheers Of delegates and spectators. No
ballot was necessary as the tide of
sentiment had set irresistibly toward
the Indiana statesman, State after
State registering their votes in his
favor and all other candidates with
drawing before the universal demand
for his nomination.
The convention, after adjourning at
daylight with the nomination of Mr..
Bryan. resumed it's session at p. m.
with a powerful undercurrent already
in motion toward the nomination of
Kern for the second place. On the
call Of States Indiana presented. the
name Of Kern; Colorado. through
Former Governor Thomas. placed in
nomination Charles A. Towne, Of New
York. Connecticut placed Archibald
Mcneil and Georgia Clark Howell.
The names Of Judge George Gray Of
Delaware and John Mitchell Of Illi-
nois were not presented, owing to the
explicit requests of these gentlemen
not to have their names go before the
convention.
For time 1t looked as though a
ballot would be required. But the
skyline Of States. which Joined in
seconding Kern's nomination soon
made it apparen that the chances Of
all other candidates had been extin-
guished. Mr.. Towne In person was
the first candidate to recognize the
decisive nature Of the Kern movement
and In a ringing speech withdrew his
name and pledged his support to the
ticket Of Bryan and Kern. With
drawals quickly followed from the
supporters Of Howell Of Georgia and
Mcneil Of Connecticut leaving
the Indiana candidate alone in the
field.
The withdrawal Of the Connecticut
candidate was accompanied by mo-
ton that the nomination Of Kern be
made by acclamation. The motion was
carried with a deafening shout and
the great asemblage broke into
clamoring demonstration on the ac-
complishment Of it's work and the
completion of the Democratic nation
al ticket
The nomination was made at 4.23
o'clock and the convention adjourn
ed without delay. The democratic ma
tional committee will assemble to-
morrow to complete its new organi-
cation and to select the chairman who
will be the commander-in-che Of
the Democratic forces in the cam
paign. Thousands Of delegates and
spectators are scattering tonight for
their homes and every train is bear
ing away thousands from the event.
full scenes OF the Denver convention
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CLAYTON PERMANENT CHAIR
MAN.
Alabama Representative Will Preside
Over Deliberations of National DEM
OCratic Convention ut Dcnycr

Denver, July 1.-THE committee on
permanent organization met this af-
ternoOn, and on motion of Gov. Folk
OF Missouri, selected Henry ID Clay
ton of Alabama as permanent chair
man Of the convention. For the other
officers the temporary selections were
made permanent with the addition of
f.. Y. Mitchell Of Missouri, who was
named a. an assistant secretary.
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Connecticut has begun a crusade
against snakes 1t seems almost su-
perfiuous to suggest that excellent
snake chascrs can be obtained almost
anywhere In the prohibition South
New York Herald
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David B. Hill is making his first
trip across the ocean. He is old
enough to resist the temptation to
bring home bride.-Philadeph In
quirer.
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'BeeS Laxative Cough Syrup for
young and old Is prompt relief for
coughs Group. hoarseness, whooping
cough. Gently laxative. Guaranteed
Sold by Sibert Drug Co. 7-1.em
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Taft has all the votes he wants,
and Hughes has all the votes he
wants; but Hearst can't get anywhere
near the votes he wants-New York
Sun.
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People scared at high prices Of
meat may get over it by cultivating
the fad Of being afraid of the meat.
philadelphia Ledger.
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While these London suffragettcs are
henpecking the government perhaps
their husbands are getting little
rest.-Detroit Free Press.
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Tact Is In business what strategy is
I'm warfare.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28
TOWN OF AUGUSTA
Shot Up BY Night Riders
That Visited Ohio.

Cincinnati, April 27.-Ohio was
again invaded by night riders from
Kentucky before 2 o'clock Saturday
morning. The riders set fire to the
tobacco barn of Raymond Waterfeld
at Boudes Ferry, Brown county, and
then terrorized Augusta, KY, by
shooting up the town. Acrop of to-
bacco belonging to Louis Kautz, an
Ohio buyer, was the cause of the
raid, it having been stored in the
Waterfield barn.
Witnesses now in Cincinnati say
the night riders were made up Of
two parties, one forming on the Ohio
side and the other crossing in skiffs
from below Augusta. The loss is
81 900 on the barn and SIS, 900 on
the tobacco:
Upon information received by the
State Fire Marshal Saturday that
night riders had burned the barn of
George c. Barnes, of Brown county,
and destroyed 1000 pounds of Bur-
ley tobacco, that official moved
swiftly to run down the perpetrators
of the outrage. He at once dispatch
ed Deputy Marshals Ambrose and
Sweeney, of Cincinnati, and Detec-
tive Garrett Fox and Deputy Thrush
from the home Office to investigate.
Gov. Harris has been asked to loan
guns to be used for the purpose of
defending the tobacco growers from
the marauders, and it is said he in
tends to do so if he can under the
law. There has been no request for
the use of the militia.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28
CURE BY COT|CURA
AT CITY MISSION
Young Woman Found in Awful Con-
dition with Soabies Body a Mass
OfSores from Scratching Tried
Many Remedies for Seven Weeks
Result Was DiscOuraging, But
ITCHING TORTURES
YIELDED TO CUTlCURA

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in the lower portion Of several cities I
found it necessary to know. little OF
tbe efficacy of a few medicines and
after a while l found that a little knowl-
edge of Cuticura was about all needed.
ore of the very bad cases l had to deal
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spirit but in a most awful CONDITION
physically. Our doctor examined her
and told us that she had scabies (the
itcb). incipent paresis, rheumatism,
etc. brought on from exposure and the
effects of her ragged-edged life. Her
poor body was mass Of sores from
scratching and she was not able to
retain solid food. We tried many things,
n good tonic was prescribed and baths
with a rubbing of lard and sulphur. we
worked hard for seven weeks and you
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when after all that time, we. could see
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pened to see q Cuticura advertisement
Telling how a little baby had been
cured of a bad case of skin eruption,
and although l had but ninety-seven
cents with me, bought cake OF Cuti-
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Resolvent. When l reached home l
was like a child with a new toy, and we
bathed our patient well and gave her
full dose Of the Resolvent. She slept
that night better than she had since
she had been with us and the next day
/ located the price of box of Cuticura
Ointment. l am not .exaggerating
when / say that in exactly five weeks
this young woman was able to look for
a position, being strong enough to work
and full of ambition. In another
month she left the home, and now has
a good position in a nice family where
she is respected and is strong and well.
You may refer any one you wish to me,
personally. Laura Jane Bates, 50
Fifth Ave, New York, N. Y, Mar. IL,
1907"
Complete External and Internal Treatment for
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sIsts OF Clticura Soap (25cl to Cleanse the Skin,
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Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28
NAMED RECEIVER.
To Take Charge of Wrecked
Bank in Owensboro.

Owesnboro, April 27.-Despite
the protests of James H. Parrish,
president Of the Greensboro Savings
Bank and Trust Company, Circuit
Judge 7. F. Birkhead named 7. A.
Pedley, manager of the Owensboro
Clearing house Association, as re-
ceiver for the bank. MIR. Pedley
qualified by executing bond in the
sum of 5000, 900, and the bank, with
a capital stock of 100000 and de-
posts of over 81 900, 900, which sus-
pended payment last Monday, is now
in his hands.
The report of the OwensborC
Clearinghouse Association shows
the other banks of Owensboro to be
in excellent condition and the action
of the two banks suspending pay
ment has not to any extent injured
local business conditions. 1t is be-
lieved that the Daviess County Bank
and Trust Compeny will resume
payments in a few days.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28
In Storms That Have Desc
lated Seven Southern
States.
INJURED AT LEAST 1900.
Mississippi Appears to Have
Borne the Brunt of the
Terrific Cyclone.

New Orleans La, April PRO.
baby half a thousand or more per-
sons were fatally injured, many
times this number painfully hurt,
together with a property loss run
ming up into millions, is the record
so far of the cyclone which original
ed in the West few days ago.
Sweeping across Texas, Oklahoma,
Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi,
Tennessee, Georgia and Alabama.
it has left death, desolation and want
in its wake, seriously interrupted
business accumulated between the
cities in the South and brought about
chaotic conditions in many smaller
towns.
Mississippi which has already
suffered from more than one cyclone
this year, has again borne the brunt
Of winds and rains. Reports receiv-
ed from that State Indicate the loss
of life to be far the greatest
within her borders.
Estimates on the number Of those
who lost their lives as a result of the
cyclone in Mississippi, place the list
of dead between $50 and 100 with
a thousand or more injured.
In Texas, Louisiana, Alabama and
Georgia, the death lists are also
large with serious loss. In Okla
homa, Texas and Tennessee, authen
tic information in many instances
is lacking owing to the supplied
facilities for communication and the
lack of time to form anything like
an accurate estimate of the damage
done in many sections. Latest esti-
mates:
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28
ALLEGED NIGHT RIDERS
Surrender to Authorities and
Give Bond of $500 Each.

Shelbyville, KY, April 27.-Louis
Thington, John Wood, George Eth
ington and James Stivers. four far
mers residing in the Elmburg neigh
borhood for whom warrants were is
sued in the County Court Friday.
charging them with being members
of the band of night riders that
made raid in the Elmburg and
Jacksonville neighborhoods on the
night of April 9, came to Shelbyville
and surrendered to the authorities.
County Judge Davis fixed their bonds
at 5000 each, and set next Wednes-
day as the date for the examining
trial. All of the accused men fur
nished bond.
Lieut.. Bell, the detective sent here
by Gov. Willson,in company with ar
assistant, is still in the county work
ing up evidence in the case. Bell re
fuses to give out what evidence has
been secured against the men fol-
whom the warrants were issued.
1t is reported that all of the TWEEN
ty-eight men in the raid will be ar
rested before the investigation is al
lowed to drop.
Hopkinsville Kentuckian. [volume] (Hopkinsville, Ky.) 1889-1918, 1908-04-28
JOSEPH B. POLLARD.

Joseph B. Pollard aged sixty-eight
years, died at the asylum Friday of
paralysis of the brain and his re-
mains were taken to Henderson for
interment Saturday.
Mr.. Pollard, who formerly lived
here, was a Virginian by birth and
had the unique distinction of having
been born on February 20. During
the civil war he was a soldier on the
Confederate side. He was in the
bloody fight at Petersburg and was
a survivor of the dreadful carnage
that followed the explosion Of mines
under the Confederate works.
He is survived by his wife and the
following children: George Pollard
and Mrs. ]. V. Davis, Of Greensboro;
Herbert Pollard, of Marion, and
Harry Pollard, of Henderson.
The veterans of Henderson car
ried Confederate flag to his grave.
Mr.. Pollard was sent to the asylum
short while ago.