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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06

sion three days. The program OF one
or two set addresses each day from
authorities of national prominence, in
Guiding Mr.. Taft and Mr.. Bryan, will
leave the greater part of the time OF
the session open for the spontaneous
action of the convention.
Mr.. Taft is to speak at the opening
session tomorrow and Mr.. Bryan is
on the program for Thursday. Fol-
lowing the Taft speech tomorrow an
excursion is to be run along the Chi
cago drainage canal to Joliet. Lyman
e. Cooley, engineer of the canal, Isham
Randolph, chairman of the Illinois
State Waterways Commission and
Robert R. Mccormick, president OF
the Chicago sanitary district, will
give lectures en- route, giving informa-
ton relative to the channel.
On Thursday Mr.. Bryan's speech
will be followed by one from Clifford
Pinchot, chairman of the federal con-
servation commission. The real bust
ness of the convention is reserved for
Friday. officers will be elected and
committees will make reports.
The convention will meet in the Au-
ditorium, where the first session will
be called to order tomorrow morning
| by w. w. Kavanaugh, president OF
| the National Lakes-to-the-Gulf Deep
| Waterways Association, who is also
chairman of the Missouri commission
appointed by Governor Folk.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06
Rhode Island Democrats.

Special to the Herald.
Providence, R. l., Oct. 6.-More or
less at sea in regard to the choice of
a candidate for governor, the delegates
to the democratic state convention as
sembled in this city this morning and
were called to order shortly after II
o'clock in Infantry Hall. The positive
refusal of Governor James H. Higgins
to accept a denomination left it to the
party managers to find another candi-
aate-te head the ticket. During the
past iaiss tire names of several
nrnmine democrats have been con-
sidered, but the failure of the man.
ayers to come to definite agreement
as to the best man for the place has
left it to the convention to make the
final choice.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06
In Memory of German Pioneers.

Special to the Herald.
Philadelphia, Pa, Oct. 6.-German-
town and the Germans had the center
of the stage in today's celebration of
Philadelphia's Founders Week. Sew
eral civic parades we're given, but the
most notable feature of the days pro.
gram took place in Germantown,
where the cornerstone was laid for a
100000 monument to commemorate
the settlement of that place by Fran
els Daniel Pastorius. Representatives
of German societies throughout Penn
sylvania and neighboring states took
part in the exercises.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06

Weak women should read my Book
No. for Women 1t tells of Dr.
Shoop's Night Cure Tells how these
soothing, healing, antiseptic suposito-
ries bring quick and certain help. The
Book is free. Address DR.. Shoop, Ra-
cine, Wis.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06
w. c. T. U. of Texas.
Special to the Herald.

Special to the Herald.
Ennis, Texas, Oct. 6.--Scores of del
egates to the annual convention OF
the Texas Woman's Christian TEN
perance Union arrived in town today
by the time the opening prayer is
said tomorrow morning, one of the
largest gatherings at any state con-
vsntion in years is expected to be on
hand. Several receptions were held
today and there was general activity
among the delegates who had arrived
The executive board held a meeting to
dispose of some ante-convention bust
ness and to complete the reports to
be presented to the gathering.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06
We have a few bargains
to offer:

One Groom house, close in on North Syca-
more street; East front; all modern conven-
fences; one blockfrom P. o. site.
One farm 31-2 miles north from Pales' Inc;
100 acres in tract, with so acres in cultivation;
good and; price cut to $4,000.
2lots, 1-2 acre in each, in Jackson's Addition.
We have several hundred acres of land nicely
located with reference to what is known as ''oil
Fleld,' and along the line of the State Kali DAD,
that we can sell for from 50 to slO an acre.
One four-room house, with hall, on Conrad
street; lot 50 by 15o; price $50.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06
Plan to Deepen Rock River.
Special to the Herald.

Dixon, H., Oct. 6.-official repre-
sentatives of the leading cities and
towns along the Rock river assem-
bled for two days conference today
to perfect the organization of river
Improvement association. The object
of the movement is to make the Rock
river navigable from its source in
Wisconsin to the Mississippi, thus
opening a new waterway from north
ern Wisconsin to the Gulf of Mexico.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06

rates and rate making legislation,
railroad taxes and plans for ascertain
ing the fair valuation of railroad prop
erty, construction and operating ex-
penses of electric railways, grade
crossing, amendment of the act to reg
ulate commerce, uniform classified
ton and safety appliances.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06

1t is the weak nerves that are cry
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don't drug the stomach or stimulate
the heart or kidneys. That is wrong.
Vitalize these weak inside nerves
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r. Hearne & Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06
Atlanta Horse Show.
necial to the Herald.

SptCIdI 10 IIIt HUI Iu.
Atlanta, Ca, Oct 6.-Visitors from
Savannah, Augusta, Charleston and
other points are here to attend the
Atlanta Horse Show, which had its
formal opening this afternoon in the
Piedmont Park coliseum The show
will continue until Saturday.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06

Pains of women, head pains, or any
pain stopped in 20 minutes sure, with
DR.. Shops Pink Pain Tablets. See
full formula on 25c box. Sold by Jno.
R. Hearne & Co.
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Mrs. Jessie Merideth.

The little Candy Cold Cure Tablets
called Preventics, will in few hours
safely check all Colds or La Grippe
Try theml 4S-25c. Sold by John
r. Hearne & Co.
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06

A tickling or dry cough can be quick
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Remedy. No opium, no chloroform,
nothing unsafe or harsh. Sold by
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Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06
AutumnaI Days
Phones sss and ga

Are among the most joyous when you have
your own home with lawn and garden to enjoy
them in. The home loving woman or man should
see the bargains that we are offering In suburb
an cottages and city homes. where life can be
delight if you will only make it so. Let us show
YOU a home tht will improve in value every
Palestine daily herald. [volume] (Palestine, Tex.) 1902-1949, 1908-10-06

Post Cards-Six local Views, 10c.
Ask the local dealer for them. tt
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
The MAGAZINE Short Story,

Ambrose Bierce, the author Of "In
the Midst of Life" has a right to dis
cuss short stories, for his grim book
sets him, in the opinion of the lead
Ing foreign critics, beside Edgar
Allan Poe.
Mr.. Mr.. Bierce discussed the maya
zine short story at recent luncheon.
There are exceptions to every
thing" said he, but the reason for the
conventionality and worthlessness OF
the typical magazine short story Is not
hard to find.
Let me repeat dialogue to you.
"a writer Of magazine short stories
took young lady in to dinner.
81 know you are awfully famous,
Mr.. Biggin,' said the young lady, but
though | have read a great many Of
your tales, l don't like them bit
''Biggin smiled.
"'Of course you don't like them
said he. Why should you? They
aren't written to please the public
Not written to please the public?'
said the girl.
No, indeed said Biggln, laughing
heartily at her ignorance They were
written. of course, to please the maya
zine editors"
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16

Lozenges containing small prepar
tions of chloroform are sold by many
druggists in England and Wales.
They are labeled licorice, linseed, or
chlorodyne lozenges, and are used by
persons who appreciate their soda
tive and narcotic effects. 1t is not
necessary to state that this candied
drug is extremely hurtful.
Michael Streckendorfer, genial
German, is the head of happy fam
lily OF unusual size. He and his jolly
crowd lately passed through Kansas
Ell route from Iowa to Oklahoma. He
had with him sixteen sons, two
daughters, and grandchildren enough
almost to fill car.
A man entered a drug store In a
poor neighborhood in New York City
and asked for pound OF powdered
sulphur. 1t was quickly weighed and
wrapped up. Fifteen cents, please"
said the druggist. Fifteen cents?"
exclaimed the customer. II can get
It for ten cents up above "-indi'
eating "up-street". The druggist
threw the parcel In drawer, saying:
"You can go down below and get 1t
for nothing"
A fool in Liverpool has a mania for
answering advertisements He lately
answered one headed How to Get
Fat" For the information he paid
five shillings, and got the following
answer: Buy 1t at the butchers"
Some time previous to that he paid
three shillings for information How
to Save Gas Bills" He was told:
Paste them in a scrap-book."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16

concentrates on that mornings jour
nal. Shipping intelligence naturally
suggests geographical queries; the
casualty column leads to instruction
in first aid to the injured, and "Situa
tons Vacant" affords an Opportunit!
for practice in commercial letter writ
ing. 1t is claimed for the innovation
that children are thus led to under
stand and appreciate what a vas
amount of useful and practical infor
nation can be acquired by an intel
ligent study of the events of a single
day." And don't we remember that &
great journalist once wrote an article
Nothing in the Paper"-and found II
full!
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
To Take Kern to White House.

Lincoln, Neb, July 1.-THE State
Journal prints the following:
ANY man who is good enough to
be vice president is good enough to
share the White house with me-" said
w. J. Bryan.
The statement was made In answer
to a question asked by one who had
heard that If Bryan and Kern are
elected, II is the purpose of Mr.,
Bryan to offer the use OF the national
mansion in part to the vice president
in order that the expense of an extra
establishment may not be added to
his outlay. Bryan said that he would
do this.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
AND. JOHN WORTH KERN
Democratic National Convention at
Denver Makes Its Choice of the
Party'S STANDARD Bearers Dur
ing the Coming Campaign.

over the first mention of Bryans
name on Wednesday followed the con-
Guiding word of the speech of Ignatius
j. Dunn of Nebraska, which formally
presented the name of Democracys
champion to the convention.
An hour and seven minutes, against
the one hour and % minutes of the
day before, marked the cheering and
tumult, but the densely, overcrowded
auditorium made the confusion worse
COMPOUNDED.
johnson and Gray Named.
Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota
and Judge George Gray of Delaware
were placed in nomination along with
Bryan. Small as was the following
of either, in comparison with that of
the Nebraskan, the scenes of con-
fusion, owing to the uncomfortable
size of the crowd were approximately
great.
Gov. Johnson was placed in nomina-
ton by Winfield Scott Hammond of
Minnesota, Connecticut yielding to the
gopher state.
Judge Gray's name was presented
by Irving f. Handy of Delaware. Mr..
Handy felt how sadly he was in the
minority when, after he had talked
awhile, the crowd attempted to choke
him off.
Secondins Speeches.
Seconding speeches for Bryan were
made by Senator Gearin of Oregon,
Gov. Glenn of South Carolina, and Gov.
Claude Swanson of Virginia. Gov
Glenn's speech created much excite
ment, being devoted largely to a de-
tense of Bryan against attacks brand
ing him as a Socialist. At the con-
clusion of his remarks, which were not
in accord with the spirit of the con-
vention, Permanent Chairman Clayton,
who at the day session has superseded
Temporary Chairman Bell as wielder
of the gavel, exclaimed that William
Jennings Bryan needed no defenders,
and elected tremendous applause.
The opening session lasted three
hours and brought about the compile
ton of the permanent organization of
the convention, with the resounding
address of Congressman Clayton of
Alabama, permanent chairman of the
convention. When the session opened
at night, every foTnality of organiza-
ton had been accomplished and the
decks were clear for the supreme
work of adopting the platform and
naming the candidates.
Clayton Delivers His Address.
The address of the permanent chair
man, Mr.. Clayton, proved to be a caus-
tic arraignment of TIE failure of
Roosevelt policies, and an enunciation
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
Missinn Will in Old Book.

A curious story of missing will
comes from Paris.
In 1906 NJ Frossard, director Of the
Mont de Pete at Dion, a bachelor,
died without heirs, leaving fortune
of about 100000 francs. He had previ-
ously announced to his intimates that
he intended to remember them in his
will but an his death no will could be
found. The fortune then went to three
distant relatives.
During the last few days a German
book collector passing through Dillon
bought lot of old books which had
formerly belonged to M. Frossard In
one of them the collector came across
the lost will, in which one of the old
est friends of the dead man was APP
pointed residuary legatee.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
Dispute Over Famous Picture.

There has been much discussion in
art-loving circles in London the last
week or so, regarding the great price
paid for the beautiful Gainsborough,
which is said to recall the much great
err price given for the same masters
Duchess Of Devonshire." 80 years ago.
A London writer says the curious
thing about that famous sale was a
difference OF opinion between the
greatest painter of his day and all
the rest of the world as to the artistic
value OF the picture. Millais did not
think 1t was a Gainsborough at all
not because of any technical detail of
execution, but simply because the view
of a woman was not Gainsborough's
view. Millals exclaimed, Look at
Gainsborough's women-why, you
want to die for them! But no one
ever wanted to have a finger-ache for
that duchess" But every one does
not share Millals' opinion. "The
Duchess of Devonshire" is a mighty
attractive young woman TO behold, II
not to die for.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
ENEMY KNEW euLLER's PLANS
English General Understood Only
Fighting by the Book"

1t was one of the dearest desires o.
the scriptural writer that mine ad-
versary had written a book" 1t was
one of the comforts and safeguards OF
the Beers in the Transvaal war that
their early adversary had actually
written and published book officially
Endorsed and widely circulated Tho
volume In question was the standard
OF tactics of the British army, and the
author OF 1t was one oG the notable In
cidents Of the Boer war.
Capt Fritz Duquesne, Of tho Boer
army, who was captured and sent to
Bermuda as prisoner and afterward
escaped to New York, told the other
day, In speaking OF tho death of Bull
Ter, how the Boer army managed to
beat him so badly when he was sent
to South Africa. He gave Butler credit
for the very highest order of courage
and the most indomitable will to do
his best for his flag, but asserted that
Butler was so handicapped by his own
writings on military affairs that all
the enemy had to do to beat him was
to study his own textbook. Butler
was the author OF the book by which
the British army fought, and he fol-
lowed 1t religiously. The Beers had
an abundant supply Of the books and
were to follow them up. BY consult.
Ing the book the Beers could tell pre-
cisely what Butler would do next after
he had done certain thing. If he
shelled a position with lyddlte. the
book would tell what would follow,
and the Beers had only to look at the
text to inform themselves as to the
nature of defense or attack that 1t
was necessary to make.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
Fioures on Germany's Franchise.


In the last Prussian chamber of dep
uties, chosen in 1903, the large landed
proprietors, together with the higher
grade officials and the retired army
officers, commanded 225 votes, or
eight more than a majority. 1t has
been calculated that out of Prussia's
total population (37,300,000) the own
ers of landed property and their fami-
lies number at most 100000 persons.
This infinitesimal fraction of the in
habitants elected in 1903 no fewer
than Ill deputies, or over one-quarter
of the whole number, and of these Ill
deputies SO were conservatives. About
half, also, of the representatives of
the farmers belong to one or the other
of the two conservative parties. These
figures explain why $4,000 conserva-
tive voters returned no less than 143
members of the chamber while 314,-
900 socialist votes had no spokesman
therein.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
NothIno 70 ee rhankful For-

Rlizabeth's mother did not teach her
little daughter much that she should
have learned about religion; nor did
the father.
The other day guest said to the
little girl: Elizabeth, does your IA
ther say grace at the table?"
What grace?" returned the girl in
nocently.
Why, thanks for what you have to
eat"
Oh" replied Elizabeth, now en-
lightened. 1--WE don't have to thank
any one for what We have--we always
pay cash."
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
WOULD ACCEPT BUT ONE TERM.
Mr.. Bryan Asserts He Would Never
Be Candidate for Reelection.


Fairview, Lincoln.-The following
statement was made by William Jen.
nings Bryan when he received an
nouncement of his nomination as the
candidate of the Democratic party for
president:
THE honor is the highest official
possession in the world, and no one
occupying it can afford to have his
views upon public questions biased by
personal ambition. Recognizing his
responsibility to God and his obliga
ton to his countrymen, he should en-.
ter upon the discharge of his duties
with singleness of purpose. Believ.
ing that one can best do this when he
is not planning for second term,
announce now, as have on former oc.
casions, that if elected l shall not be
a candidate for reelection.
This is a nomination as purely
from the people as can be, and if elect
ed my obligation will be as purely to
the people. l appreciate the honor the
more because it came not from one
person or a few persons, but from the
rank and file, acting freely and with
out commission "
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16
Locomotive Works Resume

Philadelphia, Pa, July 13.-Nearly
1000 men have been taken back at
the Baldwin Locomotive works in tnIs
city within the last three weeks, and
it is probable that more will be re-
employed in the near future. The
Improvement in business is now so
pronounced and the outlook so much
better than 1t was that orders have
been issued increasing the working
time from five to eight hours day
for five days every week.
Audubon Republican. [volume] (Audubon, Iowa) 1894-1925, 1908-07-16

of Democratic doctrine. The ringing
voice of the orator and the emphasis
of his gestures stirred the listening
thousands to frequent demonstrations
of enthusiastic approval.
At $3.50 o'clock the platform com.
mittee was not yet prepared to report,
and the convention took recess until
evening, so that all remaining differ
ences of detail on the platform could
be reconciled and the document be
ready for adoption and the presidential
nomination be reached before the adj
journment of the night session.
1t was 1850 o'clock when Chairman
Clayton began to rap for order, which
he secured within the minute.
Pending the report of the committee
of inquiry, Thomas P. Ball of Texas
was invited to address the convention.
After his speech came talks by Sen.
ator Grady of New York, Judge Wade
of Iowa and Champ Clark of Missouri.
THE secretary will now proceed to
call the roll of states for nominations
for the Office of president of the Uni.
ted States. shouted Chairman Clay
ton.
Alabama" called the clerk
The chairman of that delegation
arose and was recognized.
knowing that Nebraska will make
no mistake in nominating the right
man." he said, Alabama yields to
Nebraska"
Il. j. Dunn of Omaha will speak for
the Nebraska delegation" announced
the chairman of that state, while the
cheering which followed the first state
ment from Alabama continued un
abated.
Dunn dominates Bryan.
Mr. Dunn, who was to make that
speech of the convention in which the
greatest interest was felt by the dele
gates and the spectators, is scarcely
of middle age. His clean-cut, deter
mined-looking, clean-shaven fac Q is sur
mounted by dark brown hair, which
owing to the. emphatic m"nner IN
which he emphasized his speech with
his head, was soon touching the center
Of his forehead. He spoke clearly and
with a pleasing manner of delivery
AS Mr.. Dunn proceeded, almost every
allusion he made to the character OF
Mr.. Bryan was enthusiastically APP
plauded, although he had not yet men
toned the name Of the Nebraska can
didate. When Mr.. Dunn declared thai
l. he VOTE Nf hs
militant Democracy of the country
the convention broke in with wilc
cheers. The ever ready flags were
tossed aloft and a roar of applause
swept through the hall.
Big Demonstration Starts.
Mr.. Dunn brought out the name o.
William Jennings Bryan" with in
tense dramatic force, and the response
from the great throng was electric
The delegates sprang up, the galleries
followed suit, and the demonstration
was under way in manner that prom
Used to rival Wednesdays exhibition
of enthusiasm.
A few moments after the cheering
began an immense oil painting of Mr.
Bryan was lowered from behind {
monster American shield which hat
reposed over the chairmans desk ever
since the convention began. The ap
pearance of the picture raised the
pitch of the outburst, and the enthu
siasm was still instence when the con
vention adjourned until 1 o'clock Fri
day afternoon.