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The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

entities the party to the fullest conf.
dence Of the people. "A reform candidate
on a reactionary platform, or a retreat
ing candidate on progressive PLATFORM,
are inconsistencies which Invariably
end in deserved and disastrous defeat.
We now witness the Republican party
in the distressing situation of having
Its candidate. the professed heir Of the
President, chained to platform which
sternly repudiates all the well-known
Roosevelt policies. Secretary Taft. as
the campaign progresses will find 1t
impossible to cling both to the Roose-j
Welt policies and the Republican plat
form. He will be compelled to repu-
diate one or the other Even his facile
talents VIII find 1t impossible to be at
one and the same time q reactionary
and q reformer. A person cannot adj
vance and retreat at the same time.
The Democratic party proposes TO-
indulge in no such folly; 1t is deter
mined to attempt no such deception;
1t here and now refuses to follow the
fraud of the Republican conventiony Of
having "the voice OF Jacob in the hand
of Esau.' The Democratic party pro-
poses boldly and clearly to state the
reforms needed for the betterInetit or
our country, and then to nominate
candidate who gives positive proof or
the earnestness OF our purpose. We are
here TO sound charge. not retreat
Never before has the Democratic party
confronted the people with deeper
assurance of the correctness of Its nrin-
ciples, nor with more complete vindi-
cation of the wisdom of its policies.
The Republican administration in re-
cent years has been strenuously endcnv-
orins to retain It's respectabillty by
clothing Itself in Democratic attire, ana
to obtain favorable consideration by
loudly proclaiming Democratic preach
ments. The measure of the popularity
of Republican statesmen to-day is the
extent to which they clothe themselves
in Democratic habiliments and endeavor
10 bring to the country Democratic re-
forms. Every reform promised by the
| Republican party to-day, when reduced
| 10 It's nltimatum. is a prom,s Sc on the
part of TINT party to correct It's own
| vicious work.
Predicting OF the Hour.
What are the pressing problems Of
The hour the solution or which are
] necessary for the advancement and
prosperity Of this nation?
IA = reauGtlon q the UBIQUITOUS Repub-
doubled the cost of living to the great
4 masses OF the people; which has been
I the mother OF innlmerable trusts, and
which by despoiling the many to en-
4 IicH the ,icW, mas pllcd the wealth OF
| this nation mountain high In some
/ places surroundedton all 7sides by bar
rGn and sterile plains
\ A reform in our wrelched currency
system which Is the breeder OF panics
and high money, ana which enables
4 q few to dominate HE finances Of this
nation, thus at their will to bring
panics and destruction upon the varied
business interests
4 4 "A fair, but vigorous regulation and
Scontrol OF the great ~ Transportation
lSsYstem, without permitting discrimina-
Y tons, rebates and unjust charges
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
raRU7H 1RMMzEAW7r AND Hx1 #emoREM

that his political opponents and the
great trust-controlled dailies dare not
play fair or fight him in the open.
Statesmen. world diplomats and kings
have paid him tribute. AT the Inter-
national Peace Conference In London
500 representatives from twenty-six of
the greatest nations on the globe. in
council assembled. requested his as
sistance, that they might profit by his
wisdom concerning arbitration. and
his words upon that occasion ana on
4 that subject have become International
law. II could speak a thousand
tongues and could command the elo-
quence of the worlds best I could not
express the unselfishness of his life
nor the power of his genius-the
charm OF his eloquence is his SINGER
ity-its strength Is his moral cour-
age.
"He is, the Thomas Jefferson of a
new declaration-a declaration OF In
dependence from the tyranny Of COM
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

bines and trusts. He Is the Patrick
Henry OF new revolutions revolu-
ton in civic affairs that means the
overthrow of pltitocracy and the re-
storation of the ark OF our civic cove
nant to the friends of constitutional
government. He is the George Wash
ington who will lead our righteous
cause to victory In November.
Then the advocates of strong
centralized government will be driven
from place and power, and the States
Will wear again the lofty look of
sovereignty that was once the consti-
tutional pride of every American cit
iZen. The political atmosphere will
be purer and healthier and the welfare
OF the citizen will again become the
highest concern Of the government, and
to all meg alike Will be brought home
the doctrine OF jefferson that the
whole art OF government consists In
the art OF being honest ''-Hon James
T. Helm. seconding nomination OF
st.idf
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then; he is honest; brave and un1:yield-

tHen; lie is HoHeSti brave ana aunyleld-
ing now.
Through years of unparalleled poli-
teal warfare, his loyalty to his ideals
and to his fellowmen has been
abundantly shown. His refusalsto sur
render his convictions. though subs
jected to abuse, denuncation and vim
dictive opposition. such as few public
men in all history have been compelled
to withstand. is ample proof of his
superb courage.
His career proves that successful
leadership Is determined by the success
or failure of great principles rather
than by election to high office.
''rhe voters have spoken. and we
assemble to give expression of their
will. The voice for the third time
calls Nebraska's favorte son to be the
standard bearer of his party in this
gigantic contest.
Forming III one unbroken phalanx, ex-
tending from Massachusetts to Cali
fornia and from Michigan to the ever
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

Its impress upon
history has faced
such crises. In
most instances,
where grave dan
gers have threat
ened tie safety of
the State, some
great character,
some master mind
has been found,
produced rs 1t
were by the con-
ditions them
selves, with capa-
pit,, ,1tcank
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

WV
that profound and
progressive states
man, brilliant and
persuasive orator.
patriotic and law
abiding citizen, and
true and humble
Christian gentle
man, William Jen-
nings Bryan, Of
Nebraska.
From 1861 to
the present time,
Mr.. Chairman, the
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

utlcal power
back to the peo-
pie. AS leader in
this moral refor-
nation we ask you
to nominate tho
great conmoncr OF
Ne b r a s kat h @
man who without
the glamour of
military rank or
civic omce-with
no credentials but
innate ability and
resident character
made the title OF
A MARKHAM cifionn
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
Political wisdom

and morality de-
mand that a
party's cause anu
q party's candl-
date. should con-
form. This &C,
cord gives assur-
atlce that success
will ripen election
promises ! n t o
legislative q II d
executive pc r.
formances. 1t in
dicates an honesty
OF purpose which
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
North Carolina

North Carolina has no candidate
for President on the Democratic ma
tional ticket,Nbut arise in the name
OF my State to most earnestly second
the nomination of
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
WILLIAM ~ BRYAN LF,
Chorus Of Applause for Cha.
racter and Work of Ne.
braskanCoInes From
All Sections.
All Sections.

"Crises arise in the life of nations
which endanger their institutions and
at times imperil the advance of civil
ization. Every people that has left
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10
BRYAN REslpEMcE- EARvzEM QS
Nebraskan a Leder Of Men,
Most Noted and Loyal
Of Democrats, Dunn
Declares.
Declares.

I'VE are entering campaign where
In the cry Is back to open dealing and
simple relation; back to the creators
OF wealth; back to the source OF po-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-10

section from which l come has de-
manded no recognition, either on the
Democratic or Republican national
ticket, but we have been content, In a.
quiet way, by industry and thrift, to
build UP our waste places and add
to the material wealth and glory OF;
our beloved nation. -
Record OF the South. u e
Mot only as producers and manu-
facturers of every kind Of product have
we added to the material growth of
the welfare Of the people and THE up
building OF the country would be best
preserved BY the promotion of the fun
sdamental principles OF pure Democracy.
our section has ever stood for tho po-
litical doctrines eliunciated by Thomas
Jefferson and practiced by Andrew
jackson. Coming, then, not as paupers.
but co-workers and builders, as the
section that has stood, and ever VIII
stand, for the eternal truths OF De-
ln,ocracy, while requesting no place on
the ticket, we ask--aye, de- demanuIth a.,
the man whom we nominate. shall be
broad enough to love every locality,
brave; enough to protect the rights Of
every creature. ma National enough
when he comes to his own as PRESS
dent to give each section8its Just part
III administering the affairs Of our
government; y and we urge MS such O
man the name Of Mr.. Bryant for sir.
he has broken bread with us In our
homes, mingled with our people In So
scial converse, charmed our assemblies
by his eloqnence and patriotl
camped with our boys as q So der n
the Cuban War, and sympathlzed with
lis In our offerings at Galveston, new
Orlea and Charleston. NJ
err Democratic party stands to- day
for tho Sprotection8o Of all the individual
rights OF every class of people and Tor
the upbuilding Of the nations power
;by recognizing the masses, instead OF
7classes,Q and oleVating the man created
Nv GOD over the dollar produced by
man. 81, " ~ 81 4Sj &
Dcnouncca Rcpublicans.
aTo- day, d In no uncertain language,
'arraign and sdenounce the Republican
8pnrty for it's hypocrisy and false as
isartion,s as setsforthinttts national pla q,
form at Chicago. IL pass over with
contempt, as unworthy Of q great party
ana a brave people. It's slurs and ,thrusts
at the South, and Its attempt 70 4, gam
votes by raising the cry Of sc ctlonal y! !;
Tor standing here, the son of a Com:
Sfederate soldierSwh died for cause
ia believed lust ana right ana making
$no8apology for the actsSof my father,
ii deny as absolutely false the charge
TINT the South Is dlsloy al Or rue TO
tho Union, but assert that IT yields y 70
M ectipn IN love for our g. orlo us Sila s.
and devotion IN the ma ion'R truest N 4
tarest; 4 and we. ar brave and genera 9
enough to return u II &ou II an etnles love
for hate and X ind ness for. q BY e vi &
trim he Rel can ne as So
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HIIe rallied a well-nigh hopeless par
ty,, and SO we'll did he endow 1t with
his lofty courage that It met defeat
without falterihg and again proudly
holds his name aloft as q beacon of
choice Of the Democratic party for
+, He Is 10 day 4 The auhoIce OF !
I the common II cop e for resi- de MT
q I'oNe rs. Of Sal lie City aec-t
ondl ng n or ina ion 4 Of Bryan.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

Six splendidly clad young women,
not the least Of their grandeur being
represented by the latest examples OF
millinery art, swept into the First
Presbyterian church one night and
seated themselves in the most advan-
tageous seats OF this the most select
house Of worship in the city, says the
Seattle Times. The six did not re.
semble conspirators bent on revolu-
tionary and rebellious tactics, but they
were and they won their point.
Ladies will please remove their
hats" commanded Rev. DR.. Matthews,
when his calm glance over his congre-
cation revealed the fact that one Of
the standing rules Of the church was
being violated right under the minis.
.erial nose
There was no responsive action on
the part Of the six. The request was
repeated in a still firmer tone, but the
rebels sat firm, and after pause Of a
minutes duration the divine began his
sermon while the six sat straight with
their pIumes Haunting a pean Of vic
Try.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19
PANTRY CLEANED


A doctor said
Before marriage my wife observed
in summer and country homes, coming
In touch with families Of varied means.
culture, tastes and discriminating ten
dencies, that the families dslng Pos.
tum sesEed to average better than
those using coffee.
When we were married two years
ago, Postum was among cur first order
Of groceries. We also put in some cof-
fee and tea for guests, but after both
had stood around the pantry about a
year untouched, they we're thrown
away. and Postum used only.
"Up to the age Of % I had been &C.
customed to drink coffee as a routine
habit and suffered constantly from IN.
digestion and all It's relative disorders.
Since using Postum all the old com.
plants have completely left me and I
sometimes wonder II ever had them. "
Name given by Postum Co. Battle
Creek, Mich. Read. "rhe Road to
Wellville." in pkgs There's a Reason.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

The famous coup d'etat by which
Napoleon III. gained control Of France
is wildly described In the Memoirs
Of Monsieur Claude, published by
Houghton, Mifiin & Co. Among the
many anecdotes Of the eventful even
ing Of December i, 1851, NJ. Claude
gives the following: Comte De Nor
ny, the chief spirit Of the nocturnal
drama about to be performed, was
at the Opera Comique in order to
allay suspicious A lady said 10 him.
Monsieur De Morny, is 1t true that
they are going to sweep out the cham
ber2 Madame / don't know any
thing about 1t" he replied; but IL
there Is any sweeping to be done /
shall try to be on the side Of the
broomhandle."
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

I had passed score Of summers
when first met Ralph Waldo Emer-
son, says Julia Ward Howe in the
Dslineator. We were fellow-passen.
gers on board the soundboat, bound
for New York, and detained overtime
by snowstorm A mutual friend had
made us acquainted just before start
ing on our way. / had not desired the
introduction, Mr.. Emersons reputa-
tion being that Of "a putter forth Of
strange doctrines" much in opposi-
tion to the old theology which had pre-
sided over my religious training.
Chance had brought us together, and
I, with the zeal Of youth. expressed
my disapproyal of the new doctrines.
DO you not see, sir" made bold
to say, that in these theories no ac-
count is made Of the devil, who goes
about, seeking to destroy human
souls?"
Surely" said Mr.. Emerson. "the
angel must be stronger than the de.
mon"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

There is a certain little southern
girl who is very fond Of her negro
nanny. The nurses name is Sally,
and she is large woman. so she is
known as Big Sally. Ethel, however,
calls her "Biggie" for short. One day
her mother took her to a museum,
where, among other things, there were
some stuffed animals. Ethel was
greatly interested, and for many days
she did not tire Of talking about them.
Perhaps a week later. at the supper
table, after a preoccupied silence. she
said:
Mamma, when Biggie dies I'm not
going to have her buried; I'm going to
have her stuffed"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

Illustrative of the wrinkles and
kinks developed during the financial
FURRY a story Is told by O central
Iowa banker who was carrying a time
deposit OF $4,000 for a farmer who
took alarm and demanded the money.
although his deposit certificate did
not require payment until January I
next Persuasion and argument Prov
ing futile. the banker decided to ap
pease his irate customer by paying
his subject, Of course, TO forfeiture
Of the interest amounting 10 $780, AS
q salve to bis injured feelings he
handed out the money In metal an
ticipating that when the deposltor
saw its bulk he would relent But
the depostor was determined, ana
shouldering the bag Of coin strobe
across the street to the post office
and made q peremptory call for s4, 600
In money orders. "pll trust Uncle
Sam. and nobody else" he declared.
He received bis orders IN due time,
pocketful Of them, paying $40 for
privilege Of making the post Office
his custodian Of funds. His total cost
to protect himself. as he imagined.
was $120.
Well, can 20 home now and
breathe easy" he remarked, compla-
Gently, as he tucked the orders
away.
YES, you've got a good debtor, Z"
assented the postmaster, but viii
you do me a favor?"
"Surei'
"WelI, I've got rheumatism in my
back and I've got to get that bag OF
money over to the bank to deposit IT,
Just tote it over and III be yours
truly"
The reassured capitalist complied
but his subsequent conversation was
50 sulphurous in an earnest effort to
express his chagrin to see that the
money went back to the bank from
which he had drawn It that the town
marshal experienced the necessity OF
taking him in hand.--Los Angeles
Times.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19
A Remedy for Neuralgia or Pain in
the Nerves.

For neuralgia and sciatica sloan's
Liniment has no equal. 1t has a pow
erfully sedative effect on the nerves
-penetrates without rubbing and
gives immediate relief from pain
quickens the circulation of the blood
and gives a pleasant sensation Of com
fort and warmth.
For three years I suffered with
neuralgia in the head and Jaws"
writes J. P. Hubbard, OF Marietta. S.
c., land had almost decided to have
three Of my teeth pulled, when
friend recommended me to buy a 25
cent bottle Of sloan's Liniment. l did
so and experienced immediate relief.
and / kept on using it until the neu-
ralgia was entirely cured. will never
be without a bottle Of Sloans Lni-
ment in my house again. use It also
for insect bites and sore throat, and
can cheerfully recommend 1t to any
one who suffers from any of the ills
I have mentioned"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

Several boys at Tusten, Sullivan
county, started a ball Of snow rolling
down hill, and it went flying through
Farmer Schneider's chicken coop.
The big ball gathered up nine OF
Schneiders fat hens. With the
poultry packed into the ball. legs and
heads OF chickens sticking out Of the
mass, It rolled farther and brought
up in the barnyard OF the next farmer,
on the opposite side OF the Tusten
turnpike, where the pigs ate five Of
the chickens. Port Jeryis dispatch
to the N. Y. World.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

I'VE hear" began the reporter.
that you are to marry Blobb, the
biltonaire. Won't you give Us the de-
tails?"
Sure" replied the obliging actress.
Il like these things to be exact. Get
out your notebook. I do not know
Blobb, but / have heard OF him. and
understand he has a wife. I am my
self happily married. / do not be-
lieve in divorce or bigamy. ] would
not, If free, marry a divorced man.
would not marry Blobb If we were
both free and he was the last man
on earth"
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

The f8adcru Of thia paper win hQ pleased % lcagn
that there % least dreaded diaeale that science
has been able 20 cure n ali g stages, and shat ia
Catarrh Halrs Catarrn Cure "a the only positive
cure now known NJ the medical fratoruitgs letarrh
being c0netituflpnal disease requires c0aatitn-
uonai traatment. Halle Cutarrh Cure ia taken "a.
lernaly. acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces Of The syatem, thereby destroying she
foundation Of the disease and giving the patient
strength By building up tho Constitution end aaast
ing nature n doing ts work. The pr0prlotnra have
% much faith 10 10 curative powers that they offer
One Hundred Dollars for any cGse that u ialla 70
cure. Send for list 0f testimonials.
Addroan n. y. CHENEf CO., Toledo o.
Sold BY az Druggists, 75c.
HAka lsal y Family PINE Tor Consultation.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

There Is nothing In the maxim
laugh and grow fat" Or else the joke
smiths fail to grow mirthful over their
own meFryraaking.
Great humorists seldom are fat. r..
p Dunno is the heaviest, Weighing
about 100 pounds. The weight Of
others living is: Mark Twain. 150
pounds; George AIDE, 147; Jerome X.
Jerome, LAB. and w. w. Jacobs. 1872.
o. Henry Is really a great humorist,
but he is in the 1SO-pound class
Home Magazine.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19
Nor ALWAYS WELL 10 BUTT IN.


After the crash, impaired the first
hospital surgeon TO the second, = ran
over to where It lay on the pavement;
and when I raised 1t up / saw at
once chat It's ribs we're smashed,
while a gaping hole was torn in it's"
Pardon me- doctor" broke In the
medical student, who had caught these
words as he was about to pass by into
the consumptiye ward; "but If you
have no objections, I'd like to take q
few notes on that accident case" He
pulled his notebook from his pocket
Was the case q child?"
mo" the surgeon informed him, to
hls embarrassment Il was speaking
Of my umbrella Judge
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19
oHEN1 oHHVE T1H 4 81oT00I


souoWine Widow Had io Have F'c.
tufs hg Which 90 Remember Hgbhy.
10 be exhumed after he had been
buried for 20 days and told TO sic up
and lock pleasant was the tough
luck that befell a corpse out at Wood
lawn cemetery, New York, the other
day. Henry Brown q train dispatcher
on the One Hundred and Twenty.
ninth street elevated road, died Do.
eember & OF rheumatic gout and was
buried decently and IN order. Some
two weeks after the funeral It 90.
CURED to Mrs. Brown that she would
like a photograph Of her husband.
having none that did him justice. Im-
mediately she petitioned the Bronx
health department for permission to
exhume Henry and snapshot him.
The health department was some-
what dazed, but granted the request.
and SO. with a photographer and an
undertaken Mrs. Brown went 10
Woodlawn and had tho three weeks
corpse dug up. Brown waa taken
both profile and full face.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

Mrs Artless-The Bloughboys have
a grandfather's clock that's been in
the family for more than 45O years.
Mr. Artless-Humph They didn't
have it year ago.
Mrs. Artless-Oh, no but you see
It was stolen nearly SO years ago and
Mrs. Bloughboy tells me It was by
the merest chance they discovered ID
last week In a secondhand store
Puck
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19

"A shoemaker 81 q poor soft Of crea.
lurs"
NWhy sop
because he Is by trade heller.
aud there IS not a time when ha is not
willing 60 sen his sole"
But you must admit he has one
virtue"
what ia it?"
.He win stick 70 the last.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19
Times chanue.

Trembling Attendant (nineteenth
century1-Your majesty, | somehow
got a little scratch on your third best
crown.
The Car (furiously) -Off with his
head
Careless Attendant twentieth cen.
turyl-Your majesty | fell and broke
your majesty's magnificent gold and
diamond crown all to pieces.
Trembling Czar-Oh Is that all? l
feared from the noise 1t was another
bomb.--N. Y Weekly.
The Chickasha daily express. (Chickasha, Indian Territory [Okla.]) 1899-current, 1908-02-19
- Fathar. - Son.

Boy Grandpa, | wish you'd buy me
a pony
Grandpa Ga phllanthropist) NY
son, think Of the poor boys who can't
even get bread to eat.
BoyI was thinking Of them-the
poor little boys whose papas have
ponies to sell that nobody viii buy.
Royal Magazine.