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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
PERSONAL MENTION.

Mrs Theodore Randall Of NaSsdl-
boro is visiting her cousin, Mrs. Ar
thur Packard Of Green street
Assistant Attorney General Warren
c. Philhrool< Of Watervile was i'll the
city Friday on matters of business
John W. Dyer of Boston. formerly OF
this city. was i'll town yesterday on
business matters and was calling on
friends.
S. G. ". Simpson of Portland assist
ant secretary to the Maine Senate.
was in the city on matters of business
yesterday and was ct the State House
during the day
Rev II. +. Dunnack Of the Green
street Methodist church. is in Bangor
for (, few days for the purpose of at
tending a course of lectures at the
Bangor Theological Seminary.
Mrs. A. u. Faulkner who has been
in Massachusetts, for the past few
months, has returned to Augusta and
will for the future remain with her
daup liter, Mrs. ID. W. Adams, 81 Vest
ETH avenue.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

one prisoner who gave the name Of
Hank Sl<ean appeared before the mu-
nicipal court Friday morning to an
swer to a charge Of intoXication and
was fined s. and costs. Mr. Skcan was
the central figure in Il somewhat seE-
sational arrest Thursday afternoon.
ami during his efforts to get clear of
tie officer who arrested him he kicked
out the dashcr of the sleigh in which
h" was hauled to the police station.
This little diversion could not be
rns""I unnoticcd and before leaving
til" station yesterday morning he was
required /" contribute the sum II $50
III 'udI;ion to his fine t" NAY FIR tho
damage done 10 the sleigh
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
DANGER
TURKS IN NEGLECT

Pi!cr,,!,c ria with most Of the deadly
diseases Of winter. begins with cold.
Most people seem To regard Il o@ih as OF
slight import ance: annoying. perhaps. but
ro.,Iiritr no attention. They overlook;
rnr c.rt that a cold, with the irritating
cough alto ndine it. weak"ns TIE organs
:ffcctfd and thhs make II NOR" di!hcuit
III. tL..,:. 10 Withstand attack.
VirG:r. Gil of Pine 'pure) heals and
ytrcalthers the lungE and bronchial or
..ans affording almost instant relief to :.
cough q,d will break up cold IL =;
hours Il is 2 con. binaticn Of III. active
principles Of forest trees. and Possesses
III the healing and r;edicinal properties
for which TIE pines are famous
Re sure to get the genuine. whici i
nut up for dispensing through druggists
only in k-oz. viais. each vial securely
sealed in & round wooden case with an
engraved wrapper showing plainly the
nainc-Virgin OH OF Pine compound pure.
PREPARED only l'y Leach Chemical Co,
Cincinnati. o.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Quite a number of Augusta people
went to Lewiston yesterday, some Of
them by the morning trains and Others
in the afternoon, to attend the annual
Ladies' night ball given By kora
Temple. A. A. o. n. NJ. s.. among
them being Mr. and Mrs. T.. S. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. L. Morrill,. Mr.. and
Mrs J. Maurice Arnold. Mr.. and Mrs.
E f. Bradbury. Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. S.
Campbell and Mr.. and Mrs. Charles
T. Downing
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Elisha Winter. Il State organizer Of
the Maine Retail Grocers and General
Merchants Association. was in this
city Friday, when he made arrange
lncutS t. hold a meeting "Wednesday
evening Of next week for the purpo@"
Of making arrangements for con-
vention to be held in this city. il IS
hoped at a near date. the object being
to discourage the passage Of the pa~-
cells post law. Mr.. Winter states that
this movement has the support Of the
large dealers in the cities Of Maine
and that at the meeting to be held i'll
this city il is also hoped to form a
committee that will be subject to ;he
call OF the State committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

AT the municipal court Friday af-
ternoor. before Judge Maber. Eliza
Poulot was arraigncd on the charge;
of larceny Of q diamond ring and a
gold ring from Mrs, Odilion Veilleuy.
the larceny being alleged to have been
committed Jan. 81. NJ. NJ. Summons
appeared for the plaintiff and +. w.
WhitchouSe for the defendant, and the
latter. through her counsel, entered a
plea Of not guilty. Two witnesses
were examined and at the conclusion
of their testimony the case was con-
tnued until o'clock this morning
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Arrangements are in progress for a
mass meeting which will be held in
the near future and probably in this
city, by Rev. Henry W. Patten of
Mason City, Iowa. president of the
Sons Of Veterans College. at which
the members of the order from Au-
gusta, Hallowell and Gardiner will be
present. The objects of the college will
be explained in detail by President
Patten and aid will also be solicited
for its support.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
SUIT FOR $4,000
By Chas. w. Lancaster Against Mayor
e. F. Hanson OF Belfast.

Belfast, Me. Feb. 31.-A suit for
10000 was entered To-Day against
Mayor Edgar F. Hanson Of this city,
Tor alleged defamation Of character
The action is brought BY Charles "
Lancaster. who claims that in recent
address delivered by the mayor, in thc
Opera house here, Mayor Hanson
charged him with being Il wholesale
liquor dealer.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
WARD EIGHT,

The Republican voters Onward eight
are requested to meet at the Hose
house, Monday afternoon. February
~. at o'clock p. NJ, for tho purpose
Of nominating candidates for ward Of
fcers.
Per Order Republican City Com
mittee.
c. 8. 5URlElGH, Chairman,
S. c. MANlEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

George +. Pllsbury. engineer Of 10
colnotive No. L, the shifter in the Au-
gustl freight yard, is enjoying a short
vacation ard is passing the time in
Massachusetts. During his absence his
place OF the locomotive is being filed
by Edward Jordan of Watcrville.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
WARD SIX.

Tho Republican voters Of Ward six
are requested to meet at the Middle
street school house Monday evening.
February "a, at 7 o'clock p. M for
the purpose Of nominating candidates
for ward officers. -.
Per Order Republican City Com
mittee.
c. 3. BURLEiGH, Chairman,
S. C. MANLEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
WARD FOUR.

Tho Republican voters of Ward four
arc requested to meet at the Engine
house on Bridge street Monday
evening, February "a, at o'clock p.
NJ, for tho purpose Of nominating
candidates for ward officers.
Per. Order Republican City Com
c. 3. 'BURLElGH. Chairman,
&c: MANEEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
WARD FIVE.

Tho Republican voters Of Ward five
are requested to meet at the Ballard
school house Monday afternoon. Feb
ruary "a, at 2.3o, O'Clock p. NJ. for the
purpose Of nominating candidates for
ward officers.
Per Order Republican City Com
mittee.
c. 8. BURLEiGA, Chairman.
S. c. MANLEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
WARD THREE.

The Republican voters of Ward
three are requested to meet at the
Court House Monday evening, Feb
ruary "a, at o'clock. for the purpose
Of nominating candidates for ward
officers.
Per Order Republican City Com
mittee.
c. 3. BURLEIGH, Chairman,
s. c. MANLEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Augusta friends will be interested to
learn that Mr.. and Mrs. e l.. Stalpcs
of Portland are receiving congratula-
tions on the birth or Il son, Philip
Elwyn, born, Feb. 10. Mr.. Staples was
formerly of the firm of Staples. Smith
& Moody of this city
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
LOCAL NOTICE.

III" Progressive Spirituaiists Society
will hold meetings in @. 4. L. bali. n.y.!
Water street. Augusta sunday Feb. 3
At 2.J ana 10. D.. Edgar ". Emerson OF
Manchester. \. H.. the eminent Tranc
Speaker and Message bearer will address
both meetings. Special music Is Prof.
Theme ana Mrs. n, mis-. Puhli, invited
ie})y '2dit
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
WARD TWO.

The Republican voters of Ward two
are requested to meet at RandaIPs
Paint shop. Monday evening, Febru-
airy "a, at 7 o'clock p. NJ, for the pur.
pose Of nominating candidates for
ward officers.
Per Order Republican City Com
nittee.
c. B. BURlEiGH, Chairman,
s. c. MANLEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
Republican Ward Caucuses
WARD ONE.

The Republican voters of Ward one
arc requested to meet at the Hose
House, Monday evening, February "a.
at o'clock p. M, for the purpose Of
nominating candidates for ward off :
GERS
Per Order Republican City Com.
mittee.
c. 3. BURLEIGH, Chairman,
s. c. MANLEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

The remains of the late Charles DeX-
ter House, son of Major c. J. House,
who wa; killed in the town Of Sunset,
Cal. Feb. II, by a boiler explosion,
were brought to this city Friday af-
ternoon on train No. II. Funeral SER
vices will be held NJ the Winthrop
street Baptist church. OF which the
deceased was member. at 1890 this
forenoon
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
WARD SEV EN-.

The Republican voters of Ward
seven are requested to meet at me
Atlantic Hose house on Cony street.
Monday evening. February "a. at
o'clock p. M. for the purpose Of NOM
mating candidates for ward officers.
Per Order Republican City Com
mittee.
c. 3. 5URlElGH. Chairman,
S. c. MANLEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Beginning Sunday evening, Feb. 70,
Mr. Dunnack will deliver a series Of
lectures on The Journey Of Life" The
subject and dates are as follows: Feb.
IS, Youth, the Days Of Folly"
March /, Middle Age. the Days Of
PerilOus:" March S, old Age, the
DAYS of Sunshine or Shadow"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Charles J. Higgins. who has hereto
fore been living at Il state street, is
moving into the Fuller house at >:
Melville street. recently purchased By
him, ana will hereafter occupy it as mis-
home
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Among the recent births which have
beeE recorded al ths. office of tn" city
clerk is that Of q sol, who was born
I, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Aubin on Tues
d;ty. Feb IS
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

All members Of the Howard Ben"vC-
lent Union are urged to attend the
meeting at O'Clock this afternoon at
IT, State street as business OF i'm
portancc is TO be transacted
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
REPUBLICAN CAUCUS.

The Republican voters of Augusta
are requested to assemble at City hall,
Monday evening, February "a. at 8
o'clock p. NJ, for the purpose Of nom
mating a candidate for Mayor.
Per Order Republican City Com.
mittee.
c. 8. BURLEiGH, Chairman,
S. c. MANlEY, Secretary.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Again Landlord Davis Of Hotel Win
thrup wishes to announce to the pub
liz that No sill serve one Of his famous
Turkey dinners Sunday. The price does
not make dining at this hostelry pro-
l;hitiyp
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Today is Washington's birthday, but
the only observance 50 far as has been
r. ported will be on the part of the
several banks. which will be closed
during The day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

VIII the parties who removed a fur
neck piece from the ladies' dressing
ruor.l at Odd Fellows hall last evening
kindly return the same TO the Jour
nal Office and avoid trouhfes Y febs0dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

". {. I. L. Food sale this afternoon
from 10 ). in rooms over Weber and
RcWi,t's. Washington pies. cakes.
rolls. doughnuts c1nd:t. etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

1t tie Lock" market today among
TIL. cttcr rcoI .hjns- which will b,
offered VIII b.. n,"csc and Felisoa from
ne M..ine woods.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Saturday, February u, 1908.
Cards Of thanks obituary notices, res

olutions OF respect. etc. will De
charged at the rate Of ten cents per
line. No charge less than IS cents.
All advertising announcements OF en-
tertainments whose object Is the
raising of money, will be charged at
the rate Of fifteen cents line.
Advertising notices, news form will De
excluded from our local columns. ex-
cept such as refer to advertisers oc-
cupying space III our advertising
columns and will be run under
separate head on one OF the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to receive the
Journal promptly will confer favor
by notifying the office Immediately.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Strawberries have reached tn. l.2s,l
market, and the second shipment of
the season arrived yesterday after
moor. They are fair to look upon ana
it only costs G5 cents to own Il box of
them. The berries came from Florida.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Supt. Il. r. Sanborn left on the early
~ rnii.G train Friday for Thomaston.
where h went on his monthly visit for
til" purp"s" II examining the criminal
insane at tn" Maine State prison.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Manager Cuddy of the Augusta
Opera house announces the engage
ment of Henry Miller in The Great
Divide" who will be seen here Mon
day evening, March 9. This is one Of
the Schubert attractions and one Of
the biggest hits Of the season, even in
the large cities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Nj. and 3irs. james J, Task &"
Moth Belfast @veauc are Tejo!"in:
OR I'll. birth Of fine 1aby boy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

Members of Tn. royal family always
IN i, nan tbcir rwn sna.ial
brands 90 cigars also. The wine is in the
charge Of responsible servant in me
erlplav of tie royal household. whose
duty it is IN stand behind the chair OF his
rrlastar ard wait unon him Tit Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

After i've years work. Australil's grrat
transC1ntinental rabbit-prcof fence has
been completed. Its length IS 2.h'G miles.
md the crSt Of its erection has been
nearly feln.OHn. I, is furnished at inter
walls Of five or six miles with systems OF
traps ir which hundreds 81 rabbits ar,
captured ard destroyed daily. inside the
barrier there appears rs Vet no trace Cf
tlelr presence.--London G.0hc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

MIR. ana Mrs. Paul Y. Brown OF Bel
fast venue are the happy parents 81
a daughter.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
LOCAL BRIEFS.

The seats fer The Mikado are
having fine sale.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22

1T itae been agreed by Tho aiethsdists nf
The rnitad States and Canada Il GREET 4
monument to Iiarbara Heck. the Mo hag
or alasrtsaD AstkedisA Innuf1o9 sa4sf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-02-22
BLooDINr OINTMENT


Cures ac7ssaa. salt EheGni tettsr old
sores. erurtions. bleeding and itc;,ine
plies. and al skin Diseases SIC a box
, 1908-08-25
DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE oFrt
ciALly NOTIFIED BY ThEo
A. DGlI or CALIFORNIA
rus MORNING


Indianapolis, Ind, Aug. 25.-John
worth Kern. democratic candidate for
vice president, was notified formally
today OF his nomination. The meet
ing wal held In the e~iaborately deco
rated Coliseum at the state fair
grounds, and was attended by many
thousands of people, regardless of
party. The weather was ideal.
Railroads Handled Crowds
The traction lines and fcptteen rail-
roads brought people q regular and
special trains. Nearly 500 can trans
ported the crowd from ths city to the
fair grounds and tack.
Dryan ~ prss4nk
Bryan aE4 pehef spsakers. members
Of the Aotiacattoa ce4nittse aAd mem
bers 81 De naff6xaI COMMITTEES, headed
by Mack, es9tssl last night and on
the early marnInG trains.
yn0oert t4aa oavei.
ThonAs Taesnrt. national commit
, 1908-08-25
Railroad Official Dead.

Frank H. Hummel, travelling passen-
ger agent of the Union Pacific railway
for the Colorado division, a resident OF
Denver for seventeen years, died at lbs
home at 723 Twenty-sixth street at
1890 o'clock this morning after pro-
longed illness with tuberculosis, says
the Denver Times.
Mr.. Hummel was born in Omaha,
April 81. 1867. and resided there until
he came TO Denver. He entered the
service of the Union Pacific when he
was II years Of age. and had ever since
been with that company in the audit
Ing or passenger department. He came
to Denver in 1891 and had held a re
sponsible position in the service ever
since.
He is survived by a wife, but no chill
dren.
, 1908-08-25
GOING TO DIES MONIES
TO STUDY PHARMACY.

Carl Hegewald will leave Thursday
night for Des Moines, Ia, where he
will study a year at the Highland Park
College of Pharmacy. Carl has been
employed for the past three years at
Mills drug store as assistant drug
clerk, and while there gained the
friendship of many by his courteous
ways. His friends wish him success
in getting his diploma at Des Moines.
and hope he will come back to this
city a registered drug clerk. Ed Flem-
ing of this city, who recently passed
the examination by the Wyoming state
board, went to work at Mills store
this morning, taking Mr.. Hegewald's
place.
, 1908-08-25
Left for the East Last Night.


Superintendent Fuller of the motive
power and machinery department of
the Union Pacific. who spent yester-
day afternoon in this city, left for the
east on train No. 6 last night. He
was accompanied by his family, his
wife, two ons and daughter, and they
were shown about the city In An auto
mobile by w. H B. Jacobus during the
afternoon. Mr.. Fuller and Master Me.
chanic INLAND walked about town,
again expressing surprise and delight
at the substantial and permanent char
acter of the improvements now being
made in the city. Mr.. Fuller succeeded
w. R. McKeen, jr., in his present posi-
ton, and the trip at this tine. he said,
was to meet the men with whom he
would come In contact and to acQuaint
himself with the physical conditions OF
the different institutions under his jur-
isdfction.
, 1908-08-25
conarmed BY serQeant.

A sergeant of one Of the companies
at Camp Emmett Crawford. in CONVEX
sation with Fred Cameron, formerly q
sergeant in one Of the infantry regi-
ments. and a reporter for the The Re-
pulican, stated that he had read The
Republicans account OF the crime
and found the report correct, except
as to the number of men engaged in
the assault, which he steted was not
less than thirty-eight. One cannot
wonder at the efforts of the encamp-
ment oflcers to prevent the truth from
coming to the surface, az It is a dis
grace to the army, but we must bear 1t
as we do hundreds Of other things, and
make the best Of a bad matter. The
Republican was right. The assault did
occur" The sargeant was n of the
men detailed to bring in soldiers
charged with the crime.
, 1908-08-25
YANKEE LADS LOSE IN
SIDNEY TUG OF WAR

sports, there were sheep shearing, buck
jumping and boomerang throwing con-
tests, sheep dog trials, etc. The men
enjoyed the day thoroughly.
British Team Ahead.
In the tugof-war the team from the
British warships defeated the Amer
lean sailors. In the 3O0-yard foot race
a British sailor was first and the Amer
leans were second and third.
Yankees Lose Ball Game.
The Americans won one baseball
game n were defeated in another.
The lightweight boxing championship
of the fleet resulted in an eight-round
draw between Lynch of the battleship
Ohio and Kelley of the Missouri.
Many Visited Ships.
In the course of the afternoon thou
sands of people visited the battleships.
1t rained hard all the afternoon, but
this was not sufficient to deter the ex
c~ursionists.
Entertained at Theater.
The commonwealth tonight enter
tanned 1000 American officers and
sailors at a theater..
, 1908-08-25
LARGE sNokGRAoG FIRM OF NEW
yonk susPENDs AFTER IN
vesrtoArioN ~ OFF,
cERs or EXCHANGE.
A. o. Brown : Co. WV Mace Record
several years Ago ~ Dong heav-
lest one pay.s Dussnsss in New
York Receiver Appointed and
Statement is Looked For-oenied
That Lawson Was Concerned.

New York, Aug. 25.ZA. o. Brown G
Co, one Of the largest brokerage
houses in this city. asnounced their
suspension on the stock exchange this
afternoon. The transActi0ns of the
Arm in the remarkable stock market
of last Saturday have been under in
vestigation by the authorities of the
stock exchange, and today II was an
nounced that the transactions had been
made for the firms account under a
rule which provides that where a firm
is unable to deliver ~. 2ock sold an
other brokerspurchaaer may buy in
the stock At the sxpsus4 Of the firm
to deliver.
Asasenss ftsnT.
D. W. Noel hAs bee1 amed as the
assignee for 4. o. neet4 Z Co. No
statement Of the ass4eb and liabilities
is available - yet bit II Is presumed
the figures will be veGy large, as the
arm was generally su9tesed to have
had = heavy interest n cSe market.
Afsalrs IN ~ shape
A representative II tbs Arm stated
that its affairs are baaiy tangled and
1t was felt necessary to suspend to
straighten them gut
No vIetsns Eject.
The eject q tAs suspension upon
the stock market was not 80 violent
q ~antiuueted ~ those Who knew how
large the amount q stpean Brown Z
- -HE AHLtr-tWf r"Ef
, 1908-08-25
HELEN GREENBAUM
WINS STOVE PRIZE.

Helen Greenbaum was decided the
winner in the biscuit baking contest
held at the Laramie Grocery com
pany's store yesterday afternoon.
Dora Wigton n Virginia Miller were
winners of the second and third prizes.
The little girls all proved that they
know something about baking bis
cults. The quality ranged from those
like mother used TO make" on down
to those that could be used very nicely
as paper weights. Mrs. George Camp
bell, Mrs. Robert Holbrook and Mrs.
John Baillie acted as Judges.
, 1908-08-25
kern LEARNS ACTION
Of DENVER MEETING

teeman from Indiana. had been Sc
lected to call the meeting to order
He Immediately handed the gavei to
National Chairman Mack, who intro
duced Thee A. Bell Of California, who
formally notified Kern of his nomina'
tion.
Says People Do Not Rule.
Kern in a speech Of acceptance de-
voted some time to the question,
"Shall the People Ruler" He depre-
Gated what he claimed is excessive
mower in the hands CT the speaker OF
he hcuso Ct representatives AID de
nied Tat TIE PFC: La:s ra'el BE-
cause he said their viii had g been
given effect.
Wood Pulp and Paper.
He cited the demand for a reduction
in the tariff on white paper and wood
pulp and the failure of the Babcock
tariff bill Of 1902.
Determined Against People.
Kern charged that there is a power
within the republican party determined
that the people shall not rule, which
power has manifested itself whenever
an effort was made to check the de.
structive wosk OF the unhvful comb.
nations to reduce the tas40 On equalize
the burdens by legisht1an-
Great Democratic Nary.
The democratic party. he said. would
draw : sharp line between = lawful
business. hvfully conducted, and an