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M necessary for at least two Judges
10 art on the final issue.
Ono Judge should iasus the ifjunc.
tim and another decide the merits OF
the case. 1 did not have All oppor-
iuriity to talk this matter with Mr..
Bryan, but understood that he is In
4 favor OF n system fof this nature,
rather than have the cases submitted
70 q Jury"
Silver Issue Dead.
When asked what he would oppose.
Mr.. Bidder said hc would not accept
d declaration for free silver or for
government ownership. lie added also
that II was the understanding that Mr..
Bryan considered the silver issue dead,
and that the Democratic leader did not
wish governmental nership-of-rail-
roads plank inserted. I
The vice-presidential race had second
place in political gossip, interest CEN
5tring In the visits OF Mr.. Ridder and
Ollie James. who came to talk of his
speech seconding the nomination of
Mr.. Bryan. and in the Commoner's edi-
torial on Mr.. Hearst. Mr.. Bryan was
tho guest of honor at banquet given
by the Nebraska Travelling Mems
Bryan Club tonight.
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NEW YORK, July 3,---In tho coulwe
seaman Of the Unitsd States navy, old
Paddy Coyle has consumed eSact!y
eleven and nint-tenth times his own
iweight&in chewing tobacco. 7,
These figures are important as Wen
as9interestIng to the lover Of statistics,
because they indicate how we'll round
ed ia the confidence in Paddy's 5udg :
mention the part Of Secretary OF IN 9
Navy Metcalf and Rear Admiral GOOD :
rich. commandment Of the navy yard, 81
1@ Save for one man. Curley Bruce, VINO
lis now on the battleshp Louisiana,
With the big fleet on. the other SIDE
OF the continent Paddy Coyle Is re-
gnrded as the great test living authority
on eatin' terbaccker.s 81,
He has provided Schews for brown
Kanakas, i4ascar roustabouts, yellow
ifshin asa G}un kmen and Malav pearl fish
ars in proas OF the coast Of Borneo..
4Ha has 'tunlbled into furious seas and
e CO.. e'as lip calmly chewing his auld Of
Wien the Spaniards We're trying to
$not Dewey IN Manila Bay. old Paddy
Was Was on board the Petrol, shifting !, 9 2
worked his gun. He is the Original ,l,s O :
the old song about the old allor. W v 9 ?
was .cunning as q foX ana always haH
tobacco In his old tobacco box. 4. (.
n Paddy llas sampled every pranu ti T. J
has heen put forward during y ne l ~
twenty-tYaf years, so thaat Z Whsll w y
tnrnayvgets ready to buy a 90, 900 pounds
OF tobacco for chewing purposes 1,s '''''
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ives, They expect only small be.
i EXPLAINS THAT DEFICIT
Secretary Cortclyou Attributes Condi-
tian to Antlnuated bookkeeping.

Secretary Cortclyou Attributes Condi.
ton to Antiquated Bookkeeping.
WASHINGTON. July 3.--Secretary
Cortelyou to-day gave out q statement
regarding the treasury situation. IN
which he says that the deficit OF $780,
100000 shown by the treasury state
ments is more apparent than real. due
to the antiquated bookkeeping system
which is being overhauled, and con.
tending that considering the ordinary
receipts OF the government" there Is
really a surplus. The secretary says
that the items included under ordi-
nary expenditures are such as might
properly be covered by the issue OF
bonds instead OF the current revenues
tho latter method constituting an ex.
5hibition of financial strength. which
shows only an imaginary deficit. The
statement cites methods OF special ac.
counting Of foreign governments along
these lines,
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TALK OF RIOT PLOT
President Meyer Tells OF Conspiracy
for DlOOdsheu To-day.

President Meyer Tells OF Conspiracy
for Dl0odsheL To-Day.
GRAND JUNCTION. July 3.-That a
conspiracy has been formed to start
a riot during the Fourth OF July at
Telluride, which was to result IN
bloodshed and followed by deportation,
is the grave charge made by President
Charles H. Meyer Of the Western
ter to members OF the federation.
Before leaving for Telluride to- day
General Buckley Wells. when
Informed OF the charge made BY Meyer
talk. The people of Telluride are try
ing to get up an old-fashioned cele.
ibration on the Fourth. Two days Will
be devoted to it. The mines will all
be closed. expect to go to Telluride
mentioned will be carried out"
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4 navy puts the tremendously important
i question of selecting the right brand

navy puts the tremendously 1mportant
question of selecting the right brand
upon him.
No one Mould have any d es By Lock- Lock-
of ] 100000 pounds rested with him. Mr..
.Coyle cheWs and chews, rowing over
TO the Hancock's rail- now and then
to lighten cargo. ssS4
After a. week or ten days he is ready
with an opinion thai is simply the last
word on the subject. 1t would be as
tmpertenant for anybody to oriticiS z g
for Jay lawye: handling his first
case In the Supreme Court to make
faces at Chief Justice fruller
n Mr.. Coyle started to-day to test 9
pound sample from lot Of 100000
pounds that the navy intends to buy.
He was to be found all day at tn port
ain7companY with Tom Watson and Jack
Hughes. the old niaster-at-arms. no.
body uttering sound. three sets of
jaws working up and down with now
and then a grinding stdewise motion
as regularly and oothly rs the &C,
stion Of n well-oiled turbine engine
the inland towns, who have Just been
how to keep their faces clean and not
step on their own feet, watched Mr.,
Gayle and his staffswthy INCREASING awe.
Occasionally Paddy would display
something Of his higher art. pausing
in the beautifully even action Of masti-
eation TO- aff D stream sh,t tobaes e
Viper and cuttleflsn, q cast Of thirty
feet II an 8inah. IS, I'll N. 4
II ain't sd good at squirting the Juice
said coyle. ,;For the matter 8 that,
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or Mr. Bryan's claims OF sufilcient
strength to insure his nomination OH
tho first ballot, conferences will then
be held with such men as are antag.
onistic to the Nebraska antl.lnjunc-
ton plank.
Inlarranging for conferences OF tits
character, many Of these men insist
that tho purpose is to promote party
harmony, to provide a platform on
which all Democrats can stand. They
declare that Mr. ,Bryan's record Is such
that 1t is not necessary to put In the
platform planks more radical than
those adopted In the last three Demo-
cratic national conventions.
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BANQUET GIVEN TO BRYAN
Travelling Mems Club Honors Him and
His Election IS cedicteu.

Travelling Mems Club Honors Him and
His Election Is Predicted.
LINCOLN, NEB., July 3.-Few poll
tica affairs held In Lincoln have gone
Mr. Bryan as citizen Of his own city
and State than the banquet given In
his honor tonight by the Nebraska
Travelling Mems Bryan Club. at the
Auditorium.
Decorated with profusion of flags
the building presented a gala appear
ance. In the gallery We're gathered
several hundred people, and the scene
was enhanced by the presence Of a
predominance Of ladies, handsomely at
tired In summer gowns.
Seated at the banquet tables were
about 700 guests. representing widely
divergent class OF Nebraskans. with
many present from outside States.
New England for Bryan.
first speaker Alexander Troup, OF
New Haven. Conn. Mr.. Troup's sub
tect was New England Democracy
good majority to William !. Bryan
Taking up the question of instructed
delegates, Mr.. Troupe explained that
the habit of New England States was tc
send uninstructed delegations, but that
at Denver next week they would all
be for Bryan.
He closed with a prediction Of Demo
cratic success, and suggested that with
a ticket composed OF Bryan, OF Ne
braska. and Archibald. Of Connecticut
the Democrats OF the country could
make no mistake.
Congressman ollie NJ. James, OF Ken
lucky, made vigorous speech, in
which he said that no apology was
necessary for tho gathering. lie took
up the tariff and discussed that issue
giving the trusts credit for being the
only ones benefited by high duty.
He declared that the only trust
busted" by President Roosevelt was
the trust" In God removed from SCI
gold-pieces.
Thnn,n.'s wit ana Humor.
Augustus Thomas. the New York
dramatist, spoke on The Political
Drama" His wit and humor found
ready response from the enthusiastic
travelling men,
Senator Gore. of Oklahoma. who was
the next sneaker, had for his subject
Popular Government The entire as.
sembly stood to greet him as the Sen.
ator assembled the platform. His ad.
dress was brief and consisted of a
resume of the government OF the State
OF oklahoma.
Mr., Bryan. who was the last speaker
received an ovation, 4
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II s Nays .aBACCYo@ TESTER DYCONSOLATE
Paddy Coy twenty-five Years Has CheVed Eleven a4d nlenhs lines His

there Amt nutin' tn same in the navy
no more. Chaw'n good honest terbacc-
ker has gone out of fashion. an you
don't see none but the old cocks entin'
their guilds these days"
IAN cigarettes" added 'tTawn"
Hughes, disgustedly.
AN cigarette" agreed old Paddy.
From tn Officers to the kids fresh
from Kalamazoo. its cigarettes. Nc
irnroe good. honest chewin' terbacclSel
that built up the navy and made us
lick everything, from the British to the
ask YOU? Chawin' terbaccke err that's
what; cllawin. terhaccker and lit
Ito grog now and thin
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s5,ooo,ooo Fon CHARITY.
BENJAMIN Rose Believed to Have LIE
~ Vnsf Eatnte for Founding Of Home.

Benjamin Rose Believed to Have Left
CLEVELAND, July @3.-The will OF
Benjamin Rose, who died suddenly n
London. Eng, was filled in Probate
kept under lock and key until it is
admitted to probate. Relatives Say
that practically the entire estate OF
ts5.O00,O0o is left for the founding OF
formed children. The buildings arc to
be erected on the twenty-acre Rose
estate on Lake Shore Boulevard.
Instructions l,nye been left. friends
twelve tory building on Ea sr'.Nssuth
south Of Eagle Street. The building is
to be known as the albert" in honoi
Of son, who was drowned. NepheWs
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Departure From 1Vashingt ton.

WASHINGTON. D. c., July s.-Ac-
companied by Mrs. Taft and their
young son, Charlie, Judge Taft left
Washington at o'clock this afternoon
for Hot Springs. At the station plat
form were gathered a considerable
number Of the personal friends of Judge
and Mrs. TAFT, who, had assembled to
bid them farewell. Among them were
the Secretary Of War, General Luke L.
Wright: the Assistant Secretary OF
War, General Oliver, and Mrs. Oliver;
and Mrs. Bell; Lieutenant-G General
Henry G. Corbin and Mrs. Corbin. As
slstant to the Secretary OF War John
NJ. Schofeld. General Clarence r. Ed
wards. chief OF the Bureau OF Insular
Affairs, and one OF Judge Taft's closest
friends; a. L. Lawshe, Third Assistant
Postmaster General and William Nelson
Cromwell, who has been Identified with
Judge Taft in the adjustment OF ques-
tons affecting the Panama Canal.
In the party were Frank B. kellogg,
OF st. Paul. Republican national com.
mitteeman from Minnesota. who was
requested by Judge Taft to accom-
pany him to Hot Springs; w. w. Mlsch-
Ter, confidential clerk. and William
Pannell, personal messenger. Accom-
panying the party were several repre-
sentatives OF the press.
Worked to the End.
The trip was made in the private car
"Brithart" In personal charge OF the
party was Colonel W. II. Gregg. OF the
Chesapeake and Ohio passenger de-
partment.
Up to the very minute OF his de-
parture Judge Taft was engrossed in
work. AS much OF his time as he pos
sibly could spare he has devoted to
signing letters in response to messages
OF congratulations. 1t was expected
that Judge Taft and Frank H. Hitch
cock would have conference to-day.
but Mr.. Hitchcock did not return from
Atlantic City before Judge Taft's de-
parture. The candidate had an ex-
tended conference, however, with w. L.
Ward, national committeeman for New
York; Frank B. Kellogg and Postmas-
ter-General NIyer. The national chair
manship was discussed. but no details
OF the conferences were disclosed
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ON PRISONERS TRAIL
Philadelphia Police Secure Important
Clues In WIlson CnAe.

IS PHILADELPHIA. July s.-In, addition
to having found the express office from
where the bottle Of supposed poisoned
who died Under mysterious circum-
stances last Friday, and securing a
description OF the man who sent the
package, the detectives have learned
something definite concerning the let
ter received by DR.. Wilson prior to
the delivery Of the ale, and which let
ter was prepared to make it appear
that 1t had been sent from a local
On the envelope and letter was
stamped the German letter IS" The
detectives found rubber stamp maker
who sold such stamp to q. man who
answers the description OF the one who
left the package containing the pois-
oned ale at the Office Of q local express
company.
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leading candidate, while several OF
the arrivals took occasion to plainly
say that they believed the State would
give It's seventy-eight votes to the Ne.
ibraskan. Mr.. Murphy would not COM
NIT himself one way or the other. de.
claring that he had no right to speak
for the delegation. which would caucus
on every important matter that re-
quired the attention of the delegates
This important caucus will be held
The spirit of friendliness toward Mr..
Bryan in the New York delegation is
still tempered by an outspoken oppo-
sition to radical platform, especially
plank. New York will lead fight
on the floor against the addition OF
radical declarations II 1t is not sue
cessful in heading them off in the res
olut1ons committee.
New York headquarters eventually
Hotel. ~.
Some of the New York delegates be-
lieve that Mr.. Bryan's wishes with
be consulted. It was said however.
that New York has been given to un-
derstand that any man OF vice-presi-
Dental calibre and whose record as to
party. regularity is clean will be ac-
W
doubtedly expects to display the lead
Ing part in the presidential stu
alton. With this important position
in view. and with harmony as the
vatchword, the Bryan supporters claim
that New York will fall into line on
Monday, with no serious chance Of
doubt.
Bird S. Coler, OF Brooklyn, gave out
an interview during the day. in which
he declared that Bryan not only would
be nominated, but that he would carry
New York State and the country. AS
to the presidency he believed the
wishes of Mr.. Bryan should be consid-
cred.
Congressman sulzer is sanguine Of
success. 1T Is written on
the slate that we are going to win"
he enthusiastically declared. This is
our year, and they can't beat US. AS
to the presidency, why who else is
there to vote for but Bryan? For vice.
I think New York can
quickly agree upon a mana suitable,
available. amiable and able man who
will meet all requirements OF the high
office.n
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THE WE AATHER'.
Forecast, Virginia and North Caro-
Saturday; Sunday fairI
light south winds.
LOCAL NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS.,

n - LOCAL. WEATHERg X EFUItT.
Is A. NJ. temperature ...s.,s. 6
VIM djrection. Sc
Wind, velocity. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. !,
Weather Observation-Disclosures u = =
Rainfall $3.50. ,..}:.i......3.'s. y
I12 noon Temperature $500. ...t..2..l..'
q P. M temperature .....E.,,4..3.5..i...f.,...
Minimum temperature up TO 8 F. NJ. g
Mean Temperature ....s.t.s.s.,..s,I,t.'..
Norma l4temperature ........, .}.l...3ss5t
Deficiency In temperature to-day... h
EXCESS In temperature since March } !,
lst " =; - : =
Accum excess in temperature since
January LIST $3.50. 6 III, $50, y
EXCESS in rainfall since March list 3 ~
Accum. excess in$ralnfall since Jan 9 &
uary 1sts.,,., .5,{. s.t.;.I, o.2
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NEW YORK is FRIENDLY {
Only Cordial Words for Hrynn, But
b. VIII Fight Rntlicnl Platform.

. ~ : = d Z = + Ia
f DENVER. COLI. July s.--The van
guard of the New York State delega-
tion arrived late to-day and materially
quickened the interest OF ante-conven-
ton gossip. Charles +, Murphy, lead.
er of Tammany Hail. and head Of the
delegation. came singing a song Of
peace and harmony, declaring that New
York state Is anxious to bring all
Democrats together and will take only
such action as Will bring about that re-
suit.
Ono OF the significant features OF
the talk that came with the New Yorl,
delesates was the distinct tone OF
friendliness to Mr.. Bryan
Not word WAS uttered against the
PROMPT treatment OF a slight attack
|of dinrrhoea wiz often prevent a seri-
IS DR.. Seth Arnol ds Balsam, Yourapo tlas
cary, JOHN BAUER, warrants II
Ito glye.satistAction,
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MAXINE REYNOLDS
SAYS She S A GIRL
Little Lady in EAST Lynne
Does Not Want the Public
Deceived.

Because the man who writes the dra-
matte stuff for The Times Dispatch re-
fcrred to her as little youngster
which might have implied that she was
a boy, little Miss Maxine Reynolds. who
plays Master Willie Carlyle in East
Lynne" at the Acadamy. arises to a
question OF personal privilege. Unlike
most people who do stunts like that,
she Is gracious; she has no grievance,
but she does not want to deceive the
public.
On boys size paper she sent in this
unique protest last night:
want to thank you for the nice
things you have said about ME before
leave Richmond, and also want you
to know that .hc "littlc, yOunEster" In
"wce grille" in renl life. It's wicked
to deceiSc people. but IL I really ilitl.
do you know enjoy being just n little
wicked:
Next time come to Richmond shall.
play some renl girl parts, and then per-
hnps you will correct your mistake.
Guess may be II You ever see ME out
of the theatre you would know wns
girl, for really do look like girl.
nm leaving for New York Monday.
ana Just wanted you to know, anil
honestly Pm glad wng able to fool
you. Thanking you for the favor, I'm
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thousands Of small red pimples formed.
On becoming dry, these caused intense
itching. I was advised to 60 to tho
hospital for dseazes of tho skin. did
so and was an out-patten5for q month
or more, tho chief SURGEON saying: i
newer saw such bad caso ct. eczema
Buo got little or no relief. Then I
tired many so-cH1led remedies, but be-
camo 60 bad that I alnaost gave up in
despair. On coming to this country I
heard 80 many accounts of cures BY Cuti-
cura Remedies that I resolved, as a
last resource, TO gtvo them tidal. This
was after suffering agonies Tor twelve
months, and right glad am that did
so, for was relieved OF the almost un-
bearable itching after two or three
applications OF Cuticura Ointment. I
continued its use, combined with O
liberal use Of Ouuoura Soap and Cuh-
cura Reeolvent Pulls and am moro than
thankful to say that after using three
cured. lean only add that, should any
one be suffering as did. I hope that
they will do as I did, and I am suro Of
tho results. Henry Searle, 2022 Cross
St., Little Rock. Ark. Oct, 8 and 10, '07."
EST Ea y sss 1qs:s s:
sssss Z o3Sssss sHs a'; s: 81 e sa
slS &; Rs's.E Ss e.:
coz zs|s dRs tsss:2s sost "a SIN D.e.
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Governor Haskell Arrives.

DENVER. COL. July s.-Governor
HASKELL. Of Oklahoma. who has been
mentioned for chairman of the Com
mittee on Resolutions, arrived to-
night. lie said he would strive to have
incorporated In the Democratic plat
form two features OF the principles OF
declaring Tor a radical modification OF
the practice Of Federal courts in in.
junction proceedings, and the other
calling Tor the guarantee Of, bank de-
nnSi is Lse..-.- $500 -. -ftalN
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BERL1N,s ROYAL. OPERA HOUSE
IS DAMAGED BY FIRE

BERLIN, July. Sire broke out In
the Royal Opera House this forenoon,
having caught from plumbers, FUR
mace being used in the fourth gallery.
The roof Of the old structure was
soon blazing. but the flremen eatin-
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R|E|:FOLLOWED
YEAR AGONY
Intense Itching Eczema Drove Him
Nearlyto Despair ChiefSurgeon
Of a London Hospital Called Il
Worst Case He Had Ever Seen
Got Little orlNo Relief Until
ICUTICURA STOPPEDsHIS
UNBEARABL TORTURE.
About four years ago, In London, I
vcS troubled by q severe itching and

0Iys bCuily 6hAH
on my ankles and
feet. The same,
in o few days,
was the case with
my arm 8 O q d
scalp. I 90 III d.
hardly keep from
soratching,whlch.
I need b ardly
say, m a d 9 lie
" ors .. Then
large red patches
appeared, " ! t h
m Ito n
and 8 ron o 8 g.
Altar fen dnw.
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nrnvc. Lcnyc for Denyer.

x NEW YORK, July Silk hundred
strong, the Tammany braves left. New
York to-nIght for Denver to attend
with each car splentifully5 supplied with
food and refreshments, sped away from
tho city With the Tammanyites aboard.
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guished the flames before more than
part OF the roof had been destroyed.
While the damage WILL amount to but
few thousand dollars, II is probable
that the opening OF the opera season.
set for August 10th. Will be delayed.
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MISS MAXINE REYNOLDS.

MISS. MAXINE REYNOLDS.
g BY thus making her presence known. &
Miss Maxine Reynolds has dashed tho
Giffen press agent to the mast. Her
letter is thrown into type. while ans
other epistle. stating that somebody
had swiped her dianlond-studded dog
collar, might have been thrown into
tho waste basket.
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HIS FIRST SPEECH
MADE IN VIRGINIA

(Contlnul from First Page.)A .
with the bystanders, Mrs. Taft was
across the aisle pointing out to her
son. Charlie. the home Of Jefferson,
Monticello" which she visited about
six weeks ago.
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Fire in NIanchcster.
The Southern Railway section mouse
in Manchester was DESTROYED by IRE
at 2 o'clock this morning. The damage
was small
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SUMMER THIRST is elightfully re-
liayed by Iorsford's Acid, Phosphat e.
a delicious beYera ge-su peflor 70
lenonad can excellent tonic. ~ ,'a
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THE FOURTH
At Deack Park,

Two special trains leave Richmond
9 1880 A. NJ and a r. NJ. Returning.
leave Beach Park F.. NJ. and 1890
aEP. ~ 80 cents round trip.
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CONDITIONS IN IMPORTANT CITIES,
p. NJ. 4 lCa 8 ern Standard Ulm Cd a.


Place. 4
Asheville 5000.
Augusta .,..,E
Atlanta ..,,,....
Charlotte ..,...
Charleston 5000.
Galveston ,..,.,.
Hatteras ~.
Jacksonville ....
Jupiter u.
Key West.
Mobile
New Orleans,...
Raleigh ,,..,...
Savannah $50.
Tampa ........
Wilmington ~. /.
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Smoothing 1t out.

The probability of row in the con-
vention over the wording Of the reso-
buttons eulogizing the memory Of Grov.
er Cleveland was somewhat diminished
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He did not believe that Mr. Bryan
would insist upon going that far, nor
that the convention would accept such
a plank, even if Mr.. Bryan should in