The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-07-11
KERN CENTER OF
DENVER SPOTLIGHT
He Was Sh0Wered With Con-
CALCULATIONS on His
Nomination.
He is NOT A WEALTHY MAN.
NEWSPAPER CORRESPONDENTS
SURPRISED WHEN 1T WAS
MADE KNOWN KERN is A POOR
MAN-JoLLIFlcATI PLANNED

light last night. The flood of con-
CALCULATIONS began Immediately after
the national convention adjourned
William H. O'Brien. treasurer OF the
national committee. first carried Mr.
Kern the news that he had been nom
mated for vice-president.
The Indiana man had remained at
his room at the Albany hotel during
the conventions final session.
One of the first messages of con-
graduation came from Alton b. Par
ker, the unsuccessful democratic can
didate for president in 1904. Judge
Parker did not call on Mr.. Kern in
person, but sent his fluctuations and
best wishes by member Of the Indi-
ana delegation.
In a short time Kern pennants at
tached to canes became a ruling fad.
A shrewd dealer in notions. anticipat-
ing that the plum might fall to the
Indianian, had prepared these pen
nants in advance and was we'll paid
by the sales. Many of the national
leaders of the party called on Mr..
Kern to shake his hand. the number
including Governor Vardaman of Mis-
sissippi, Senator Taylor of Tennessee,
Governor Glenn of North Carolina,
George Fred Williams of Massachus-
etts, Charles A. Towne and ex-United
States Senator Richard Franklin Pet
tigrew. The swelling crowds finally
drove Mr.. Kern out of his hotel and
he sought refuge in Chairman Tag
CARTS apartments at the Brown Pal
ace hotel. 1t became noised about
that he had changed his quarters and
the crowd soon followed. Senator
Gore of Oklahoma was one of the first
to find Mr.. Kern in his new location.
Representatives of the press followed
and they studiously cross-examined
Kern as to the details of his life The
range of their questions was broad
and comprehensive and Mr.. Kern
obligingly threw the calcium light on
his private affairs.
Surprises the Correspondents.
Many of the correspondents were
stunned to learn he is not rich man.
1t is SO much out of the ordinary for
poor man to be named for vice presi-
dent on either Of the national tickets
that they found it difficult to believe
Kern is not equipped with fat roll
and few millions in stocks and
bonds right handy, and that he can
make canvass that will be in keep
ing with past traditions.
As a matter of fact Mr.. Kern has
about $4,000 of property.
To JoIlify at Home.
Plans for a jollification at Indiana
al
alton were informally discussed by
members of the Indiana Democratic
club here. John E. Hollett. president
OF the club, said plans are on foot for
big democratic meeting at Indiana
polls next Wednesday night and that
II Mr.. Kern arrives in time the meet
ing may be turned into a ratification
of his nomination.
Plans are on foot to have Charles
A. Towne, who made the vice presi-
dental race against Mr. Kern, attend
the Indianapolis meeting.
All suggestions as to a reception for
Mr.. Kern are tentative, but that there
will be some fitting expression by the
people of Indianapolis on his eleva-
ton in party leadership is regarded as
certain.
In connection with Mr.. Kern's limit
ed means President Hollett tells an in
teresting story. Last January, when
that club had its banquet at the Clay.
pool hotel, Mr.. Hollett. the toast mas.
ter, spoke of the clubs plan to attend
the national convention and to stop at
Lincoln and added that it would have
Tor vice president, meaning Mr.. Kern
Thereupon Mr.. Kern arose and said
he was too poor to think of running
for vice president.
This brought Mr.. Bryan to his feet
If it is my fortune to be nomin
ed for president, said he, land it is
Mr. kern's fortune to be nominated
for vice president and We are elected
| will give Mr.. Kern a room in one
end OF the white house. so he will moi
nave to pay rent in Washington
Mr.. kern's friends now recall this
promise and are confident that Kern's
limited circumstances will not be sucl
a drawback after ALL The Indians
delegation held meeting late yester
day afternoon and the following reso
luton offered by Delegate Clarence
Bowers was unanimously adopted:
Whereas, Thomas Taggart, John T
Lamb and Stokes jackson, by thei,
untfring efforts and political sagacitv
were largely responsible for crystaliz
Ing the sentiment of the convention
IN favor of the nomination of Indi
ana's favorite son for the vice presi
dency, therefore be it
Resolved, That the Indiana delega
ton TO the national convention ex
tends to these gentlemen the EXPIRES
sion of its most hearty appreciation
and be 1t further
Resolved. That the delegates from
Indiana renew TO John w. Kern tn,
assurance of their unwavering loyalt,
and love.
REV. !. w. WILLIAMS TESTiFIES