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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31


"You shall not press down upon tho
brow of labor this crown of thorns. You
shall not cruelty mankind upon a cross
Of gold"
ard. The mighty chasm widened at
the convention. Congressman Richard
P. Bland of Missouri 'Silver Dick"
the old war horse of the free silver
coinage movement, was the logical and
apparently the inevitable candidate for
the presidency. His nomination SEEM
ed to be certainty until thing hap
pened hitherto unprecedented In Amer
tcan politics.
Bryan of Nebraska, known as 1.-The
silver tongued orator. and ''the boy
orator of the Platte" mounted the plat
form and delivered a brief but bold
and masterful speech. His vibrant
voice rang out over the heads Of the
$1,000 persons in the vast hall, pene-
trating with clarion intonation to the
farthest corners. The customary up
roar of great political convention,
which the strongest of oratorical lungs,
as rule, cannot quell entirely, was
hushed into unbreathing awe. No such
eloquence ever before had been heard
in national convention. The man
and the occasion had met, and the man
had mastered the occasion. The ad-
dress was an impassioned appeal for
bimetallism and an exalted glorifca-
ton of the new Democratic financial
doctrine. When the orator closed with
his epoch making metaphor. of ''the
cross of gold and crown Of thorns"
the enthusiastic appreciation. of his
sentiments and of the man himself
was indicated by whirlwind Of ap-
plause beyond description.
And William Jennings Bryan was
nominated for the presidency Of the
!, United States.
Flashed to the remotest reaches Of
+, the nation, the news! was the most SEN
,, sational political titbit that ever took
, the wires. Bryan was but one year
, above the minimum age required by
the constitution of the United States
for a president. While some Of his
speeches In congress a few years be-
fore had given him momentary repu-
tation, he was practically unknown to
the nation at large, and particularly
20 to the great eastern section Of the
country. Never before had great
party nominated for president man
, living west Of the Mississippi river.
Never before had 80 young man
been nominated. Never before had an
orator won the great prize by single
speech. Democrats, Republicans. Pop
ulists, everybody wondered how the
newcomer would conduct himself In
the campaign.
Presently the wonder turned to
ama8ement. Young Mr. Bryan was q
eampaigner there was no doubt as to
that. He injected into American poll
tics presidential campaign such an
the nation never knew before. Men
| called 1t a whirlwind campaign, and
such It was. The whirlwind road was
the railroad, and it carried the candi-
date up and down and across the land
upon an amazing schedule of travelling
and talking. Mr.. Bryan Travelled in
that campaign more than $1,000 miles
and delivered considerably more than
1000 speeches He made forty-nine
] speeches in one day in New York
! state. Thirty five addresses, short and
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Criticism ..of courts as a charge
against Bryan falls exceedingly fat
when it is seen that the republican
president has denounced the opinion
of judges in far stronger terms than
Bryan ever did. Roosevelt used very
strong language in discussing Judge
Humphreys decision in the employers
liability case, and in criticising the
decision favorable to the Standard Oil
concern he assails the Judges in still
stronger terms,
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Springfield Republican: The Bryan
plan of insuring bank depositors is
likely to prove more popular In
Pittsburg than IN some other places.
Something like $40, 900, 900 has been
lost by the banks there within year
or two by the speculations of officers
and employees, and popular confidence
in the banks has been so impaired
that bankers themselves are consider
ing the ACCESSIBILITY of having an
insurance scheme adopted.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

The Minnesota democrats who
endorsed Hearst in 1904 did SO because
they thought him nearer to democratic
ideals than Parker. " They are almost
to man for Bryan, and while they
still recognize the good that Hearst
has done, they refuse to follow him
along unwise and impracticable lines.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31
Making Good.

Last week Bings went up into South
Dakota to address a convention OF
editors. Just before leaving the house
his wife remarked:
"Oh, I forgot to put a clothes-brush
in your grip. Here, take my whisk.
broom. It will do very nicely and
there isn't time to go upstairs after
your brush-but don't you lose that,
for it's my best one!"
lose nothing!" responded Bings,
looking admiringly at the silver.
handled affair and struggling to get
into his overcoat.
When Bings arrived in WATERFOWL
he unpacked his grip-and the broom
was gone!
"Confound that thief Of a porter, !"
he soliloquized. Then he looked
through his baggage again, peered
into the pockets of his full-dress vest
and gave it up.
TITS too bad she gave me that"
unused Bings. "Now she'll laugh at
me and tell me always lose every.
thing. The best I can do is to buy
another fully as good"
Next morning he left the hotel and
after visiting several stores found q
neat little broom that looked fully az
attractive as the one he had lost,
Then he bought his wife q souvenir
spoon and felt better.
When he reached home a week
later, he said:
you know that broom you let me
take, dear?"
Eyes," beginning to laugh.
well, the porter lifted it on me be
fore I got to my destination"
More laughter.
"Oh, you awful fellow, to lay that
onto the poor colored man. Here Il
my broom. You busted your hat with
It just before leaving and laid It on
the hall tree, going away without it,
Never mind" responded Bines
sheepishly but Joining in the laugh
"You have two good ones now, and
anyhow, the porter may take one 81
them on my next trip"
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Mr. Taft takes fourteen columns Of
newspaper space to apologize for the
omissions in the republican platform
and to say that he will put the Roose-
welt policies on a better basis. The
document is as refreshing as sawdust,
and if there is a striking phrase OF
vital sentence in it, we have failed tc
find it, and we read the whole thing
through. How many republican
editors can say the same?
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Governor Campbell Of Texas has
been renominated in the state primary
by 1OO,0 900 majority. The big rail
roads did their level best to beat him.
Texas, the empire state Of the South,
was not misled as was Georgia.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Albert Lea Standard Two years
ago while jacobson was touring the
state believing on the stump against
the railroads, he was riding on rail
road passes and the actual number Of
each pass is known and IS of record.
What sort of reformer of railroad
abuses would such a man be as
governor of the state?
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

He was forty years of age and in the
tull flush of magnificent manhood.
During the four years since 1896 he
had done much political speaking and
writing, he had lectured many times
on other topics. he had travelled abroad
and studied other governments and
conditions Of people; also he had be-
ZONE Colonel Bryan. having gone to
camp during the Spanish war as colo
mel Of a Nebraska regiment.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

IN the platform, however, that imperial
ism was the paramount issue Of the
The Democracy opposed the
torcible subjugation of the Eilipinos
and the control Of the archipelago III
the colonial style Of the BIRTHS h empire.
Mr. Bryan made another whirwind
even breaking his own re,
ord for travelling and speechmaklng
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

The deficit in the U. S. treasury for
July Will be about $50, 900, 900. Sure,
lets have the biggest navy on earth
and a great standing army Who
cares for expenses
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Georgia defeated Hoke Smith, and
now the Georgia railroads are going to
raise their freight rates. The lesson
won't be pleasant, but it may be
salutarv
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Taft apologies for the omissions in
the republican platform, but the
platform is the authoritative an
npnncement of party doctrine.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Taft says the list OF campaign con-
tributions will be published AFTER
election. The people.-want to know
BEFORE election
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Over ono hundred republican papers
in this state have bolted Judge Mills
nomination, and plenty others wish
they dared to follow.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

The primaries for the election of dele
gates to the county convention will be
held in the usual voting places in the
~, 1903, from 2 to o'clock, p. m.
CHAS. E. VASALY,
Charm an
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-31

Some men who haven't been to
church in 80 years, do lot Of kick.
ing about the big hats of women shut
ding OF all view Of the pulpit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
WILL REMAIN IN HOUSE.
Rep. LiIIey Will Not Be Expelled on
Account of His Charges.

Washington. May 22.-No action
looking toward the expulsion of Rep.
Geo. l.. Lilley of Connecticut from the
House is contemplated. This state
ment was authoritatively made today
to The Associated Press
When the special committee appoint
ed by Speaker Cannon to investigate
the charges brought by Mr.. Lilley
against the Electric Boat Co. submitted
it's report to the House last Tuesday
and more so after the report had been
read on the floor the next day. there
was much speculation as to the prob
able outcome. The severity with which
Mr. Lilley was handled in the COM
mittees findings gave color to a re-
port that these were to be made the
basis of resolution of expulsion. The
following authorized statement made
today is contrarywise and conclusive:
The House of Representatives has
nothing more to do with Mr. Lilley ~
far as the investigation episode is con-
cerned. The special committee investi-
gated fully Mr.. Lilley'S charges and
reported its findings to the House. The
House by a substantial majority adopt
ed that report. No further action in
the matter is contemplated. The case
is closed
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
Goth CONGRESS-.
CONTINUED from Page One.)

sion of the tariff at the next session
was strongly advocated. AS a result
resolutions were adopted in the Senate
authorizing the committee on finance
and in the House authorizing the COM
mittee on ways and means, to conduct
individual Investigations.
Z The question of conserving the ma
.tural resources was before the session
prominently many weeks. An effort
was made in both bodies to obtain an
appropriation for the creation of the
Southern Appalachian and White
Mountains forest reserves, but it did
not succeed. AS an alternative, COM
mission to investigate the matter was
authorized. The creation of Water
ways fund" by an appropriation OF
10000, 900 was advocated and rejected
because, among other reasons. of the
conditions of the treasury. AS sub
stitute. bill was prepared to Con-
tinue" the inland waterways commits
sion which was amended to author
iZe the committee The bill to permit
the President to appoint the inland
waterway commission was passed.
During the session 1894 private pen
sion bills became law.
Many matters were before one body
without attracting attention in the
other among which was the Browns
vile affrav in the Senate and the
movement for the reinstatement of
the negro soldiers who were dlScharG-
cd without honor. but the whole sub
ject will go over until next session.
In the House there were extended
hearings on resolutions providing for
the abolition of the tariff on wood pulp
and print paper which has failed to re-
suit in legislative action; ais" an m
vestigation of the charges bro u%ht by
Representative Lillcy OF Connecticut,
affecting the conduct of members OF
Congress concerning submarine boat
legislation, which resulted, in q severe
arraignmcnt of Mr.. Vi 10y MIN ell.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
ExPERTS-IN CRIME,
Are Believed to Have Perpetrated
Murder of r. c. p. Holmes.

, Chicago, May 22.-Solution. of the
mystery surrounding the murder Of
Robert c. P. Holmes, purchasing
agent for the Commonwealth Edison
Electric Co, whose, dead body was
found in a down town alley early yes
terday, will disclose, it. is thought,
the operations of experts in crime.
That the killing and robbing of
Holmes was not the work of ordinary
street thugs but was perpetrated by
men who probably mingled with their
victims friends OF the Auditorium,
represented themselves to be delegates
to the electrical convention and then
followed him as he left the hotel, po-
lice authorities agreed.
Holmes left the hotel Is or 90 min
utes after midnight. Just before de-
pairing he told friends he thought he
would get a cab and be driven home.
Working on the theory that Holmes
niurderers got him into cab, sluggetl
him into Inconsistencies ands then
threw his body into a dark corner as
the vehicle was driven through the al
ley, patrolinen and detectives were
Thursday night detailed TO conduct a
thorough search for clues among down
town cab drivers and to search leading
hotels for suspicious characters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23

a ball game will be held the Fourth.
possibly between, the High school
team ana the newly formed Cobbosscc
Inn Club nine. The game will take
place when a slack time happens in
the card of sports as no person wants
10 lose this event. The parade on The
river should be q grand one as many
very pretty boats are owned here and
their owners are all anxious to show
them.
Or. G. p. Noyes is hard at work on
the celebration and intends making it
grand success. DR. Moves is n local
citizen and is deserving of encourage
ment in this venture. Gardiner is his
home and he takes a gerat interest in
the city. When the new amusement
hall was spoken of he came to the
front in n right royal manner ana
boosted the cause. He did this with
out any coaxinG so the friends OF tina
enterprise and citizens in general arr,
saying: Success to DIR. as Moves ana
may his Fourth be winner
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
BELFAST FOR HAINES.
Republicans Caucus Friday Evening So
Instructs the Delegate

Belfast. Me-, May 22.-(SpeciaD.-A
big crowd of enthusiastic Republicans
attended the Republican caucus to-
night The call was read by s. w.
Johnson, chairman of the city COM
mittce, after which Ralph l. Morse was
called to the chair and Arthur Richie
was chosen secretary. The following
delegates to the State convention at
Bangor were nominated by Amos F.
Carleton and were unanimously elect
ed:
Charles S. Bckford, Charles E.
knowlton. Orlando j.. Frost. w. j.
Dorman. +. A. johnson, A. b. Smalley
J. II. Howes and F. r. Woodcock. The
delegates were instructed to support
the candidacy of Hon. VIM. T. Haines
of Waterville for Governor and to fill
any vacancy which might occur.
After the business Of tho caucus had
been transacted the meeting was ad-
jOurned and many of those present
went to the rooms of the recently
formed Republican Club, where a per-
manent organization was effected I'M
der the name of the Young Mems Re-
publican Club. The report of the COM
mittec appointed at the preliminary
meeting to draw up bylaws was re-
ceivcd and accepted and the following
officers were elected:
President, j. Fl. Howcs: vice presi-
dents. c. r. Doak, Arthur Richie, C.
r. Rhoades, w. S. Hatch and Irving
L. Perry; secretary. Clifford ]. Pattee !,
treasurer, II. T. Fields. o. f. Frost,
w. j. Dorman. c. A. Horton, w. X.
Keene. V. A. Simmons, F. A. Johnson
L. f. Robbins, c. f. Thompson, w. A.
Mason, A. B. Stantial, o. S. Vickery,
J. +. Sheldon G. +. Mayhem, J. S. Stin-
son and p. A. Oleson were chosen as
the executive committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
THE PUBLICITY BILL
Passed BY House, With An Amend
ment BY Crumpacker.

Washington. May "a campaign
contribution publicity BILL embodying
an amendment by Mr.. Crumpacker OF
Indiana, providing for reduction in
the representation in the House OF
Representatives in those states having
Acknowledgement laws was passed by
the House today by vote of $50 to
125 after a lively debate. The meas
ure was brought up under suspension
of the rules and 40 minutes were al
lowed in which to discuss it. The
southern members in particular were
bitter in their denunciation of the APP
portionment provision of the bill Will
iams, the minority leader was espec-
tally vigorous in his attack, character
izing the bill as an attempt to revive
the conditions of reconstruction days
On account of the Crumpacker amend
ment. the Democrats voted against the
bill in it's entirety.
In brief the provision regarding
publicity of campaign contributions is
made applicable to the national COM
mittees and the national congressional
campaign committees of all political
parties and all committees, aSsocia-
tiOns or organizations which shall in
two or more states, influence the re-
suit or attempt to influence the result
of an election at which representatives
in Congress are to be elected
The Crumpacker amendment pro-
vides for the e-enactment of certain
of the old federal election laws, ex
cept that the idea of the unenacted
Force bill" authorizing the use of
troops at the polls is eliminated 1t
provides that the director of the cen
sus shall submit to Congress a report
on population, showing the number of
male citizens white and black. in each
state and the number DISTINGUISHED, to
enable Congress to ascertain the APP
portionment in representation to which
such states may be entitled Al
though the Crumpacker amendment
does not in express terms state that it
is especially applicable to the Southern
states, nevertheless. that is accepted
as the fact.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23

A report reached the police station
yesterday morning Of holdUp on
Brunswick avenue and Zen Robinson,
Il man about So years of age, who did
not appear to be quite right mentally
and haiing from Bowdoinham, WAS
taken into custody for connection with
the offcnsc. At the same time word
was received from the officers AT It'"'r-
mond that Robinson had been fright
ching children there Thursday. lhc
alleged hollup upon investigation
proved to be simply a case OF Robin
son accCsting a rather timid citizen
and asking for financial assistance. AS
Robinson had no visible means OF
support or friends who desired to take
care OF him he was given a 91-days
Jail sentence for Vagrancy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23

Bcanc's corner drug store will be u
very busy place today. The tempting
window display of 4oc. chocolates
which he has generous habit of sell
ing Saturdays, for only &c, calls III Il
multitude of buyers. You will surely
want an extra college ice served today
with native, Gardiner grown rasp-
berries. These are luscious berries and
make a rich treat. Remember tn"
brick ice cream that delights the home
folks. All the summer favoritcs now
ready
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
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eatures for the Fourth.

Since the Fourth of July celebration
has been proposed the Journal re-
porter has heard the question asked
many times: "Why not have the
Hnc,a and Hallowell tubs come to-
gether for q play-out the Fourth" If
talk counts for anything. this would
certainly draw the people. Another
feature that has been suggested Is an
automobile race on the CauseWav
Plenty of sport is promised by those
in charge and the great day is locke
forward to with pleasure.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
BATH REPUBLICANS
Hold Caucus, Elect Delegates and In
struct Them to Vote for Fernald.

Bath, Me-, May 2.-(SpeciaD. AT
the Republican caucus held here to-
night ii delegates to the State con-
vention at Bangor were elected and in
structcd for Fernald. The delegates
chosen are: Wilbur c. Oliver, Henry r
White. n. Gratz Jackson, William M
Adams. Edward w. Hyde. Roscoe p.
Ham. Albert S. Totman. Albert L.
Strout. Frank w. Paris, Carl =. Troop
and Henry w. Owen, Jr.
After the caucus had been called to
order by w c. Oliver, chairman of the
city committee Hon. f. w. Hyde was
introduced as chairman and F. Alfred
Stetson was chosen secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
Application Denied.

New York, May 22.-Attorney Cen
eral Jackson's application for permits
sion to begin suit to annul the char
ter of the Western Union and the Pos
tai Telegraph Cos. was denied in de-
csion handed down by Justice Mccall
in the supreme court today. This ac-
ton was brought by the attorney gen.
eral several months ago. He alleged
that he companies We're in a monopo-
~ in restraint of trade and should
have their charters annulled.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
PORTLAND FOR BOoTHBY.
Six Wards Favor Him and Two Fer
nad-One Does Not Instruct.

Portland. Me, May 22-(SpeciaD.-
night Boothby delegates were elected
in six wards, Fernald men in two
others and in another the delegates
were unrestricted Wards I, .. 8, 4. 5
and were solid in favor of Boothby
and Wards and . for Fernald. The
delegates elected in Ward were not
instructed. One is known to be for
Fernald and the other five say they
will vote for Boothby on the first ballot
if there is any chance of his winning
the nomination.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
Freeport for FernaId.

Freeport, Nc, May 22.-(SpeciaD.-
The Republicans tonight instructed the
following delegates for Fernald: c. G.
Keene, G.. p Coffin, j. A. Brewster, w.
H. Soule and w. N. Small.
The county delegates, j. r. Gould,
Horace Rogers, H. l.. Coffin. L. T. Pat
terson and Willis Snow, were unin-
structed, a motion to instruct for Ire
fethen for sheriff being voted down.
Freeman NJ. Grant was nominated
so to so over Jarvis A. Brewster for the
Legislature.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-05-23
Assist Nature.

You have been told to "hitch your
wagon to star'-that nature will as
sist you. That's all right. There are
times. however, when you should as
sist nature, and the spring is one Of
these times.
Nature is now undertaking to
cleanse your system--if you take
Hoods Sarsaparila the undertaking
will be successful, and your COM
plexion bright and clear