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The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21
THURSDAY, MAY 81, 1908.
Democratic Vaudeville.

Upon the heels of the announce
ment edltorially in the Democratic
newspaper of Harrison county that
the Democracy of the county was
united this year, came one OF the
most spectacular exhibitions of the
falsity of the announcement 1t has
been the Telegram's privilege to wit
ness in many years.
The exhibition was made by the
Democratic convention here Wednes-
day. There We're some troubles
smothered and choked off in the com
mittee rooms and the machine
thought it had done its work well.
Little thought the ring as it was pro-
nounced in open convention that
there was not to be smooth sailing,
when the convention convened for
the afternoon session, but 1t was
blind to the fact that the storm had
been brewing all the morning, and,
when 1t did burst forth, there was
fright in the ring camp. So startled
was It that Its members became con-
fused and advocated at times the OPP
posite of what the program of the
machine called for. One went so
far as to charge that there were
wheels within wheels. with the ring
the big wheel.
The wrangle precipitated was OF
such nature that 1t was full hour
before order could be restored from
the chaos and pendemonium that
seized the. convention, but the feel
ing did not substde. There is ven
geance written on the brows OF
many who We're so harshly and rude
ly overrldden and insulted and de-
priyed of their full rights in the con-
vention.
In some instances there were states
fixed up for all the conventions to
which delegates were to be selected
and the names of the preferred
chosen were typewriter on tickets.
But, the more Democratic, those who
rebelled against machine manipula-
ton loudly protested and in an in
stance or two they we're successful.
But, in the main the machine had its
way and the plans formed in star
chamber went through.
There has been some talk on the
part Of Democrats against liquor and
the like, but that talk did not prevent
plenty Of Bryan booze being noticed
in effect in the convention. AS one
prominent Democrat in a disguised
manner stated 1t seems impossible to
hold Democratic convention with
out booze. In this respect some OF
the most disgusting exhibitions were
given even to the extent of causing
much chagrin among the spectators,
il not the convention members them
selves. 1t existed even to the extent
of at least one person being removed
finally from the room and taken to
police headquarters. Indeed, the
booze feature OF the convention was
a shameful one,
"A strong Italian hand got in its
work In the committee room and as
the result the Democrats in Harrison
county, according to their omission
OF official declaration, are unconcern-
ed as to who shall head their ticket
for governor. In other words, the
committee on resolutions refused to
make any declaration on that sub
iect, and the superstition is that the
machine will work that end of it to
its own satisfied aste.
Various prominent men are max
ing canvass for the gubernatorial
nomination. They stand high in the
party, but the convention gave them
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

The battle over the officers of the
Democratic convention is taken to
have been a test of the Bryan and
anti-Bryan strength in the county and
1t showed that at least one-fourth of
the Democrats in Harrison county
are opposed to the peerless leader.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Did some. one say the Democrats
were united in this county? Maybe
some one did say it, but no one who
attended the convention here believes
ii. and the members of the convention
known Democracy is divided.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

No there was not a bit of trouble
in the Democratic convention, yet it
took an hour to organize. No one
who attended the convention will
deny that there was plenty of trouble.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

When such old war horses of the
Democratic party as Thomas NJ. Hor-
nor and Edmund Southern declare
that a Democratic ring exists, It is
no longer necessary for the Telegram
to take proof of that fact.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Now, it is said Ellis Lyon and 9th
ers framed up a slate, which went
through, Notwithstanding the opposi-
ton Of the machine.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Even the editor OF the Democratic
paper would have been given his
walking papers, IL he had been named
as Temporary officer.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Some OF the gang leaders were
greatly displeaseG with the way
things went at the Democratic con
vention. f
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Even Democrats IN their disgust
say Il IS impossible to run "a Demo.
cratic convention without whiskey.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

The way Taney Harrison was treat
ed q the convention does not signify
that the Democrats will nominate
him with one long cheer for prosecute
ing attorney
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

"a lot more ruption was scheduled
for the Democratic CIRCUS yesterday
but the wrangle over the organizing
took about an the time.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

One man was sent to prison from
the Democratic convention for Yell
ing for Bryan.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

fancy Harrison was turned down,
they say. because he has not been
loud-mouthed for Bryan.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Some Of the star chamber plots
failed, and there are all sorts of sore
ness today
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

They framed their resolutions up
pretty well to cover a lot OF space
and say nothing.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

The Telegram wonders whether
Southern really thinks they were give
en- fair deal after all.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

The Fighter advocates were pre-
pared to spring something on the
convention and Will at the next one.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Something happened TO the plan,
to run the convention without a rip
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Maybe the county chairman was
not sore after 1t was all over,
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

Did the machine get 1t in the neck
some? Ask them.
The daily telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1901-1926, 1908-05-21

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The Washington times., 1908-06-02
METHODISTS END
BUSY CONFERENCE
Eight New Bishops Named
and Charges Against Many
Pastors Are Heard.

BALTIMORE, June After having
been ia session since Nav 6. DELEGATES
TO the general conference OF the Metho-
dist Episcopal Church have returned to
their homes, having accomplished ma
terial business Tor the better control OF
church affairs. m
The conference was notably success
fui, and was represented by delegates
from many parts OF The world. Eight
the conference winch led L. a spirited
campaign, and which resulted ia the
election Of the Rev Frank NJ Bristol.
OF the metropolitan Methodist Episcopal
Church. OF Washington. Bishop Bristol
was. subsequently,, assigned 10 Buenos
Ayres.
The closing session was 'one OF the
busiest of the convention, and much i'm
DoTtaut legislation was disposed Of Tia
Kansas conference, from the decision pf
Bishops GOOdseu and Mcdowell WAS re-
fused. The minister had been four d
guilty OF wife-beating and immorality,
and Il was pointed out that he had al
ready entered the Methodist Protestant
Church. and that his case could not %
rGUpeued.
Authority to reconsider the case Of the
Rev Emil Schilling was given the Ger
found guilty of immortality and suspend
ed for one year. He failed TO make an
appeal 10 the proper authorities, and
waived all right 10 a claim. The confer
cucC decided not 20 reopen the case of
the Rev. II. Budeoth charged with tho
same 0neuse, and the report az the court
deposins the Rev j. n. Nogt, Of Omaha
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

NEW YORK, June 2.-The sheath
gown has reached the monkey house at
the New York Geological Park. and
what Papa Badly the ChimpanZee, did
when he caught Mrs. Badly with one
on was a sin and disgrace
To begin with, old man Badly, who
was born somewhere up the Luilli
river. in Portuguese Congo, was sitting
in his straw heap IN the chimpanzee
cage. drowsily watching the crowd file
past. Mrs. Badly was making faces at
all the women who passed. and eyes
at all the men and boys. All was peace
ful till somewhere up the corridor
there was a whisking and a whisper
ing. and down the line came a pink
checked, black-eyed woman. with a
most wondrous gown Of himsy stuff
that hJted like a glove and attracted all
eyes
The sheath gown whispered the
girls enviously, while cid ladies trans
fixed the wearer with glances anG
turned away wrathfully-
Then the gown paused in front of
Mamma Badly. The effect was start
ling. Mamma Badly sat bolt upright
and showed her teeth. Then she grinned
horribly and. catching a CLINT OF ad-
miration IN OLD BaldE's eyes. she
hoped over and sWatted him a right
handler on his left ear.
Mamma Baldy's intimate faculty had
been touched hard, and she threw away
the Merry Widow hat she had been
making out OF straw and went rum
maging all over the cage. Finally in
the sleeping box she found the wooden
blanket that the keeper had wrapped
her up in during the cold weather.
This she dragged out and proceeded
to wrap around her till she was en-
veloped in Il, and went struttng and
hopping across the floor to the amuse-
ment of the crowd outside. The screams
of merriment brought more people. and
ii looked like a riot. as every one fought
for q sight.
But just then old Pop Badly woke up
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
WRIGHT'S SELECTION
NOW A CERTAINTY
Philippine Governors APP
pointment to Succeed Taft
Is Confirmed.

Positive confirmation of the report
that Gen. Luke +. Wright. of Tennes-
see, would become Secretary OF War 10
succeed Secretary Taft, was forthc0m-
ing today from one who has been taken
into the Presidents confidence.
The appointment Of General Wright
was decided upon some time ago. and at
no time has there been any serious con-
sideratiOn of Governor MagOon or any
one else except the former governor
general of the Philippines.
1t was stated today that the President
was not aCtuated BY any desire TO assist
the candidacy Of Secretary Taft in de-
Gliding upon Mr.. Wright. The selection
was due 10 the conviction Of the Prest-
dent and Secretary Taft that Mr
Wright's knowledge Of the Philippines
and other problems in the far East
qualified him Tor the position.
While the appointment is regarded as
one which viii hold during The re
maindeT OF President ROOseveIt's ad-
ministratiOn, fl is regarded as certain
that should Secretary Taft be elected
10 the Presidency he will continue Mr..
Wright in office.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
BENSON ON STAND
IN THE LAND CASE
Saws He Found Titles Were Faulty
in 1902, When Notified
nv Attorneys.
by Attorneys.

John a. Benson, millionaire, land at
toruey Of California, who with Fred
srick A. Hyde. Henri 2. Dimond, and
.Toost schneider, is on trial for con-
sniracy 10 defraud the United States,
t6ou the stand in his own behalf this
morning. His testimony practically
closed the evidence for the defense.
Mr.. Benson gave his age as stXty-two
and said he had been engaged in the
real estate business for nearly thirty
nVe years IN san Francisco. lie stated
that he had signed = contract with
HYDE to sell property located in Oregon.
ne did not know then how Hyde had
obtained title to the Oregon lands, but
supposed that they were good
His first intimation that the oregon
titles were faulty, was in November,
1902 when his firm of attorneys in Wash
fngton wrote him 10 this effect. he i'm
mPdiateIv went to see Hyde. who, he
said. insisted that the titles were ali
right as a result. Hyde secured his
Dermfssion TO send BensOn's chief clerk
10 oregon to make an investigation.
TJpon mis- return, Benson said. his clerk
told him that he did not think the titles
were good. Benson said he then notified
his clients Of these facts and later re-
gcinded his contract with Hyde
John McPahul was examined at length
concerning the manner IN which Hen
sons claims were passed or thrown out
by the General Land ONCE.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Reception Tonight.

public reception TO delegates and
visitors will be given in Pythian He'll
tbs evening from $50 TO 1880 o'clock,
at which Commissioner mcfarland is
expected 10 be present and address the
delegates.
President Roosevelt also has siguifed
his willingness 10 tender the visitors
reception at the White House, but the
time for this has not yet been fixed. Al
excursion TO Mt. Vernon has been ar
ranged for Saturday afternoon
Since bv action OF the executive COM
miJtee Of the Grand Lodge of the Dis
triCt Of Columbia the territory and re-
sources of the local lodge have been
placed under direct control OF the Ma
IlonaI Grand Lodge until next Decein-
Der, the officers Of the general commit
tee on arrangements have been named
as follows: The Rev +. e. DlnWlddle,
chairman; 4. $. Woodland secretary,
gu1 L L. CprbV. treasurer.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
STRAUS TO SPEAK
BEFORE CHAMBER
Secretary viii Discuss the Relation
of Trade Body to Congress
IN lime o
on ILlne 9.

Oscar s. straus, Secretary OF Com
merce and Labor will address the
Washington Chamber OF Commerce on
its relations TO Congress, at the June
meeting, TO be held Tuesday night. June
g. A formal invitation was sent today.
pursuant to action taken at the weekly
meeting OF the executive committee held
at noon yesterday. II was announced
that the Secretary already had indicated
his intention Of accepting the chamber
invitation.
Routine matters were considered at
the meeting today, but no definite action
taken. It was proposed by Secretary
Grant to organize a series of moving
pictures OF views about Washington
and to offer them 10 vaudeville theaters
over the country He also proposed that
a map Of the city be issued for distri-
button by the chamber. Both suggestions
went over for further discussion.
The monthly meeting of the board of
directors viii bo held tomorrow after
noon at 4.30 o'clock.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Nutty Mealy Whole

Please learn difference there between honebaked
beans and Van Camps.
But don't deem your fault, for It isn't.
We have spent A years learning how perfect this dish
This specially claim to supremacy We bake
tens of millions of cans every year.
No wonder we best know r.
Then the facilities you lack them all So the
difference isn't all in the skill
Beans, to be dgesibe, must be factory cooked.
The heat of your far from sufficient It can't
up food granules digestive juices get
homebaked hard digest strongest
stomach.
Our ovens are heated to PAS degrees.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Delegates From All Parts Of
World Meet in Wash
h ington.
SUPREME LODGE
CONFERS DEGREE
Triennial Convention to Be at
Work in Pythian Hall for
Two Weeks.

The first session Of the triennial meet
ing of the international Supreme Lodge,
Good Templars. oPened at Pythian Hall
this morning. with $40 delegates, from
all parts of the world in attendance.
The morning was occupied in con-
ferr.ng the Inferno tioual Supreme Lodge
degree upon the delegates. The degrees
were conferred by the supreme lodge Of
hcers for 1905-0S. who are;
international chief templar, Edward
Wavrinsky, M p, Stockholm, Sweden
international past chief templar, Coun-
cillOr J. Mains. Birmingham, England;
International councillor, Prof. Lars o.
Jensen. Bergen, Norway; international
vice templar. Mrs. j. J. Yule, Bel
fast, Ireland; international superin-
1endent juvenile work. Miss J. For
sythe, Boston Mass; international
electoral superintendent, Guy Hayler,
Newcastle-on-Tyn England; interna-
tional secretary. Col B. F. Parker. Mil
waukee. Wis; international assistant
secretary. the Rev. Rees Evans. Liam
wyrted Wells, Wales; international
treasurer. H Blume, Hamburg. Ger
many; international chaplain, the Rev.
NJ Bruce Meikleham, Glasgow, Scot
land. international marshal j. w.
Howells. Durham, Natal; international
deputy marshal Miss NJ z. Wright
Sidney, Australia; international mes
senger, ]. A. Simpson, Amherst, Nova
Scotia; international guard, William
Arnott, Bombay, India. and information
al sentinel. r. Sandilands. Dunedin
New Zealand.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Tears "Sheath Goqvn" From Wife's Body
In the Presence of an Adnairing CrocUd

and took notice. He didn't think that
his wife's sheath gown was becoming
He made a grunt like a frog swallow
ing a bumblebee and ran across TO Mrs.
Badly With one def hand he ripped
the sheath gown from her shrinking
form, and with the other scratched hef
face He tried to tear the gown up,
but 1t wouldn't tear so be buried II IN
straw and sat on the pile and picked
his teeth savagely. Mrs. Baldy retired
To her sleeping-room and refused 10
come out again.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

Camps you savOr ready serving
dozen
delicious meals! After all hOmbked
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

That's than twice the heat that gets the of
your baking We apply that 90 minutes,
and the result is our beans are digestibe
That IS a very important fact.
Then we bake in live in dry heat. And do
baking after the sealed.
That's why beans all baked alike. No beans
Cped, skins broken They baked until they
mealy yet they nutty because they are whole.
Perhaps tie thing missed IN ome-baked beans IS
that delicious nuty flavor Nobody likes beans mushy every
body wants them whole.
Then bake the beans, the and the pork
together and get delicious blend To bake the
into the beans very different thing from adding it
afterwards.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
WILL PAVE AVENUE

Commissioner Morrow has approved
the recommendation of c. b. Hunt.
engineer OF highways, that South Caro-
lima avenue, between Thirteenth and
III zenith streets, be paved with asphalt
Bio s. The sum OF S9.0o0 is Immediately
ava bic for this work. which will be
giveI . the Washington Asphalt Block
and Company under their contract
with = District.
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
Plea for Washinqton Children

The Washington Fairgrounds Association must have money to
provide $4,000 play days this year the children of Washington
The whole needed sf045o Congress has not given
cent About $1,000 has been subscribed The children of the
schools have raised $500 This leaves $3.50 which must be
given by the parents of the children will get the first benefit of
the play by the of automobiles carriages who will
benefit Immediately through having the children taken from the
streets, by the people of TIE whole community who will benefit
through the greater bodily strength the clearer minds the higher
principles the better citizenship of these citizens tomorrow
The depends you who read this statement You can
do your part by sending subscription to Eugene E. Stevens 87
Fourteenth street northwest Five dollars will do the move
ment as much good as ten dollars two months later.
CUNO H. RUDOLPH President
The Washington times., 1908-06-02

from the ministry for 81 treatment of
his wife and immoral conduct was sus-
tanned.
The conference failed TO dispose Of the
paragraph OF the book OF discipline pro-
hibiu1s participation IN certain amuse-
ments. A board Of conference claimants
was established for better support OF
retired ministers. widows or ministers.
.ad other dependents Of the conference
The Washington times., 1908-06-02
The Committees.

The various committees on arrange
rlents are:
Finance committee. E. c. Dinwiddie
chairman; /. l.. COrDys J. g. osttLs a
+. Shoemaker, w Parsons, y. We!is'
George W. HawNhurst, Virginia VIII
liam Wilson, Bethesda
Entertainment committee, tplnk badge
Laura r. Church, chairman, A w W IL
kfuson. Mrs. ]. 5. Freeman. Mrs. Cur
tbs NJ Smith, Mrs. A w WllAlnsoh
Mrs 7 SHAW. Frank Jones, Mrs. Carrie
Smith. Agnes Ward, Mrs. ]. l.. Corpy'
y. c. Dinwiddie. A B. Scr1veneF, Mrs.
". Z. Jones.
E Comfort commitotete GLUE badge
II W. Walter. chairman, D Hartman,
I = Foster, II. w. Jessup, Emmett
scott. Mrs Annie Borden, Mrs. Minnie
Farr. and Louise narrower.
COMMITTEES on decorations (red, white
snd bIue badge)-ThOmas Fitzgerald.
rTatf.uts7ff. Mrs. J. $. Freeman, D Har-
mon, Mrs. J. r. Narrower, A. =. Scfl-
Nener Mrs. I. l. Corby, william a.
Collins. and LOttie Men.
Press committee Cwhite badges. w.
Russell. chairman; A 5. Woodland and
Blanche Neff.
Committee OF pulpit supplies and
uublic meetings.. Z. TTultt. chair
man: A. Z. Shoemaker, and Ellen c.
Church.
Committee on printing. program. and
souvenirs-A. S. Woodland, chairman;
7 W. Walster, John DOney. r d
Vowel. T. W. Jessup. and 6 Tn. West
Gal.
The sessions Of the international su-
preme Lodge VIII continue through TINS
week. and will be followed next week
hy a meeting of the National Grand
Lodge, Of which George F. Cotterill,
OF Seattle, Wash, is n q. c. T
Features Of next weeks program are
q banquet 10 be held at the Driscou
Hotel on Wednesday night. and pic
nic at Great Falls on Saturday. This
picnic Is 10 be complimentary to dele
Gates to the National Grand Lodge.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-09-18
COURT GIVES GREIN
ANOTHER CHANCE
Mother-in-Law Testifies She Acted as
Provider for the Couple, for
Which Judge Blames
Her

Judge Frederickson yesterday heard
the non-support allegations in which
Mrs. Mamie Grein charged Capt. w. l..
Grein with failing to provide her main
tenance, and gave the captain two
months In which to prove his claims
that he will be dutiful husband and
son-in-law if -Irs. Burns will keep in
the background and let him manage
his own domestic affairs.
Grein is the Fraternal Brotherhood
drill team captain on whom divorce
papers were served while his company
won a prize cup at Shriners' audito-
rum several months ago. This case
was afterwards withdrawn.
Mrs. Burns testified that If anything
she had been too good to her son-in-
law. She had furnished him money, a
home and paid for jobs for him so that
he could keep employment, she said,
during the seven years of welded life
of the couple.
She told the judge that she would
deed a $4,000 house jointly to Grein and
her daughter If it would serve 10 keep
them happily welded. She owns apart
ment houses Oh Potter Park avenue.
Judge Frederickson remarked that
both principals were young, and that
possibly Mrs. Burns course had served
to rob the man of his desire to be the
supporter of the family since she had
acted as banker at times.
Mrs. Burns and daughter, who is
now working in a Broadway store, then
lect the court and Grein also went his
way to think over the probation terms.