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The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
RESUME Of CONVENTION.
~ Sketch Of What Has Taken Place
since Bryan's Nomination.

a Sketch OF What Has Taken Placs
Since Bryan's Nomination.
Convention Hall, Denver, July TO-
At l o'clock, the hour to which the
convention adjourned this morning,
not one-tourth of the delegates were
In their seats, but they were coming
slowly into the hall.
The. long. hard session Of last night,
conducted as IL was in great heat, and
the fatigue caused BY the physical
work 81 the great demonstrations,
combined to make a most ample ex.
, cuse ftoorrs tate arrivals.
To-day the heat was even greater
than yesterday and the temperature
inside the hall was high and uncom.
Portable. The house, however, seem.
ed to have as much interest as ever
in the convention and the galleries
were packed long before any con.
siderable number Of delegates had
arrived.
Among the first delegations to reach
the convention was Texas and when
7. R. irving Handy Of Delaware, who
last night placed George Gray IN
nomination, walked into the hall, the
Texans, who had prepared a banner
bearing the words: Texas is for Gray
for Vice President" pounc.ed upon him.
IL we nominate your man will you
make him accept!"
I'll do my best" replied Mr.. Handy,
and the Texans. well pleased, set
themselves to doing missionary work
q the most energetic character for
the man Of their choice. 1t was e..
ranged that Charles r. Ball, Of the
Lone Star state.:should make = speech
for Judge Gray.
Montahan compiimsntsd.
The Virginia delegates after their
arrival declared they would cast .
complimentary vote on the nrst bal.
lot 1or William g. Conrad of Mon.
tana. TAesss.wass however, : strong
s54 49, "a "a $500 81
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
ROUND ROBIN 7ouRNAM EMIT.

New York, July lis. g. Wright
and r. d. Little won the cups today
in the final round robin tournament
on the courts Of the Country Club at
Westminster. In the finals they de-
feated H. H, Hackett and E. p. Fisher
in three straight sets by the score of
81; rs; Ga.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
FRoMsERe PEOPLE WED.

TRULY sabcock and Miss Bessie Lewis
Married BY Justice.
TRULY L. Babcock and Miss Bessie
Lewis, both residents of Fromberg,
were married last night by Judge
Mendenhall ct his residence in the
presence OF q few Witnesses. The
youngscouple will make their home In
Fromberg whore the groom ia en-
gagged in farming.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
DEMOCRATS OF NATION SELECT
INDIANA MAN AS BRYAN's
RUNNING MATE.
CONVENTION OVER
Before Starting Home, However, Dele
gates Take Up The Matter Of Sc
lecting Chairman Of National Execu-
tive Committee But Postponed Mat.
ter Until Tuesday.

E0SAVeT, July 1V.-4u0
national convention concluded its
labors late this afternoon by the nomi
nation Of John Worth eKrn, Of IN
diana, for vice president Of the United
States, completing the ticket on which
William j. Bryan was made the nomi
g for president during the early
hours Of this morning.
The nomination OF Kern was made
BY reclamation, amid the resounding
cheers OF delegates and spectators.
No ballot was necessary as the tide
of sentiment had set irresistibly
toward the Indiana candidate, state
after state registering their delega-
tons In his favor, and all other can.
didates withdrawing before the uni.
versal demand for his nomination.
The convention after adjourning at
daylight with the nomination Of Mr..
Bryan, resumed It's session at 1 p. M,
with q powerful under current already
In motion towards the nomination Of
Kern for second place.
On the call Of states-Indiana pre-
scented the name Of Kern; Colorado
through Ex-Governor Thomas placed
in nomination Charles A. Towne, Of
New York; Connecticut placed Archi.
bald Mcneil and Georgia Clark How.
ell. The names Of Judge Gray Of Del
aware and of John Mitchell Of Illinois
were not presented, owing to the posi-
tive requests Of these-meh not to put
their names up. For a time it looked
az though q ballot would be required.
Change to Kern.
But the states which jointed In sec
onding Kern's nomination soon made
It apparent that the chances OF all
other candidates been extinguished.
Mr. Towne in person was the first
candidate to recognize the decisive
nature Of the Kern movement and
in q ringing speech he withdrew
his name from consideration and
pledged his support to the ticket Of
Bryan and Kern. Withdrawals which
followed from the supporters OF How.
ell Of Georgia and McNeill OF Connec-
ticut, leaving the Indiana candidate
alone in the field. The withdrawal Of
the Connecticut candidate was accom-.
panied by a motion that the nomina-
ton Of Kern be made by reclamation.
The motion carried with a d~eafening
shout and the great assemblage broke
Into clamorous demonstration on the
accomplishment of its work and the
completion Of the democratic national
ticket.
The nomination was made at 1923
o'clock and the convention thereupon
adjourned without delay. The demo-
cratic national committee will assem-
BILE tomorrow to complete Its new or
ganization and to select the chairman,
who will be commander.in-chief Of the
democratic forces in the campaign.
The throngs Of delegates and specta-
tors are scattering tonight for their
homes and every train is bearing
away thousands from the eventful
scenes Of the Denver convention.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14

H. NJ. Allen, the well known lumber
dealer, leaves today for 81. Eau. to
attend the session Il the imperial
council Of the Mystic Shrine which
will be held In that city this wsSk.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14

lncrease' N Filings.
There we're 1,929.6O acres filed upon
on the Huntley project and 6,43S.96
acres on the Grow reservation. Not
included in either the Huntley project
or Crow filings were 28,O22.30 acres
Of Lake Basin and other lands in this
district.
The number Of homesteads filed
upon outside OF the Crow reservation
was 1874 as against % for the pre-
vious quarter, there being 50 filings
on the Grow reservation o. i've more
than the first quarter. Forty.four Of
the latter were made on, the Huntley
project. Twenty-three settlers on the
project made final proof on their farm
lands.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
: SOUTH POLE.
Commander Peary VIII Organize An
other Expedition.

Ooss'sn0ST TSAVy WIZ OT8AHIzS AT
other Expedition.
New York. July 11.-Upon his re
turn from his present expedition in
search Of the north pole, Commander
Robert q. Peary plans to organize q
national American antartic expedition
to explore the southern polar regions,
a project which he says has the ap.
prevail Of President Roosevelt. Peary,
however, does not intend to accom-
pany the party.
This announcement was made to.
day by Herbert L. Bridgeman. secre'
tary Of the Peary arctic club.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
Three Die In ST. Paul,

st. Paul. July l1.-Three deaths re-
suited from heat in st. Paul and one
in Minneapolis. The record showed
a maximum temperature Of 90.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
BISHOP POTTER BETTER.
Rests Easy After Two Days Of scant
Improvement.

Cooperstown. N. Y, July 11.-Bish-
op Potter, who has been making no
progress towards recovery for a few
days, has had q comfortable day and
his physicians report that II any
change has taken place It Is in the
direction Of improvement.
The gravest anxiety is felt IS to
his general condition.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
VOTE
CAST AT DENVER
HOW THE STATES VOTED IN
NOMINATING BRYAN.

Denver, July 1o.-The Official vote
by states cast for the presidential
candidates yesterday morning is as
follows:
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
CONTRIBUTION TO N

n. 6. Lowther Of Roundup Contributes
Towards Webb Memorial.
A contribution Of S. from II. G.
Lowther OF Roundup vas received yes
terday by Secretary Decker tor the
Webb monument fund.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
NOTICE SENT
TO EXHIBITORS I:
STATE. FAIR cATALoG is BEING
DISTRIBUTED.
ATTRACTIONS ARE NEW
Booklet Contains Rules For Entering
Stock, Vegetable, Educational, Min
ing and other Enthusiastically
Of Organization Increasing

Copies OF the catalogue and pre-.
MUM list Of the Montana state fail
for this year have been received in
this city. The catalogue contains re
quirements for all entries for prizes
in stock, vegetable and fruit products,
educational and other exhibits togeth.
er with descriptions OF the buildings
and a history Of its founding several
years ago.
The following rule is mentioned in
the catalogue which applies to general
exhibitors:
"All entries OF articles for compe.
titive exhibit must be in the secre.
tary's Office by 10 O'Clock Of Saturday,
September 26, 1908. This does not
mean that the articles to be exhibit.
ed must be in place by that time, but
the entry blanks, properly filed out,
must be in the secretary's once. While
you are packing the articles for ship
ment the entry blank can be a.,;ed out
and mailed to the secretary.
In this way tags and cards will be
ready for you when your goods ar.
rive. This rule is Of value both to
the exhibitor as well as the fair, and
the earlier the entry blanks can be
sent in the better attention exhibitors
can receive. and errors will be avoid
ed"
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14

Latest styles in Job printing at The
Gazette eDce. /,
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
Increase In ExhibIts,

The announcement in the catalogue
reads:
Five successful exhibits under the
auspices OF the Montana state fair
have shown that the producers Of the
state appreciate its value In q COM
mercial and educational way. Every
year has added to the facilities, plant
and attendance Of the fair. Each year
has shown an increase In the number
of agricultural exhibits and an i'm
provement in quality. The variety Of
Montana products has been increased
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14
increase III Finno..

and other government lands in this
district.
The Billings gazette. [volume] (Billings, Mont.) 1896-1919, 1908-07-14

EI1E"EuZ' - -
gates from Florida. When Colorado
was reached on the roll, Ex-Governor
Charles Stewart OF that state, took the
platform to place in nomination Chas
A. Towne OF New York. The conven
ton did not first understand whose
name Governor Thomas was to pre-
sent, but as he presented the events
in the career Of the man he had come
to name, It vas understood thai
Towne, was the man. The mention o.
Mr.. Towne's name was received vith
applause, but only the New York dele
gates showed signs Of approval by
waving hats.
Connecticut was next to place itf
candidate in nomination, sending j
J. Walsh to the platform to name
Archibald McNeal Of Bridgeport. Mr.
Walsh was loudly applauded by the
galleries when he eloquently spoke Of
the appreciation OF the delegates from
Connecticut OF the wonderful hospi
tally OF Denver. Z
Mr.. Walsh reviewed MI. McNeal's
place here and the esteem in which he
is held throughout New England.
Following the speech OF Mr.. Walsh
names were placed in nomination
from, almost every state in the union,
although the fact was quite obvious
that all delegates were in favor OF
MI. Kern.
Question.
Gentlemen OF the convention" said
Mr.. James Of Kentucky. who was
again in the chair, you have heard
the motion. Are you ready for the
question:"
Question, came from all parts Of
the hall.
Mr.. James stated 1t and at 4:14 D.
m. a roar OF ayes" made John W.
Kern OF Indiana the nominee for vice
president Of the democratic party.
The convention was instantly in
great confusion and was brought
back to order with di1iculty. A large
number Of resolutions and motions
we're offered and by their adoption the
national committee was directed to
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
XMAS TREE DAMAGE
FOUR MILLIONS ctr IN THE UNI-
 TED STATES.
Forester PanchOt Comments Custom Saying That Only Damage Was in Adir0ndacks and New
 England.

Washington. Dec. 26.--The nations forests this year supplied four million Christmas trees. it being estimated that one out of every four families observed the tree custom at Yuletide. Clifford Pinchot, United States Forester, up- holds the Christmas custom.
 "Tha number of trees cut this year, he said, Ifs insignificant when com pared to consumption in other chan ueis. The clearing of an area equal to a good-sized farm should not be the subject of much worry when 1t is re- membeeed that our lumber alone makes it necessary to take timber from an area of more than 100000 acres every day of the year.
 It ds true that there has been serious damage to forest growth in the cut ting of the Christmas trees in various sections of the country, particularly in the Adirondacks and parts of New Eng land, but the damage of cutting ever greens for use at Christmas is inflnl- tesinai when compared with the loss of forest resources through fires and careless methods of numbering.
 Germany has the highest developed system of forest management in the world, although its per capita use of Christmas trees is greatest. In this country the fOresters estimate that the Christmas tree business will become a recognized industry and that as much attention will be given 1t as is now devoted to the growing of crops of timber for other uses."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NEWS or GREENvILLE.


 Fine Programs Ia All of the chuTchss Greenyflle, Dee. 2s.-~(SpeolaI.l-- Christmas exercises were held yestef. day afternoon at the Baptist Church for the primary department and mem bers of the Sunbeam Society. After a delightful and we'll rendered program of music and recitation the doors of the Sunday School room were thrown open and santa Claus appeared bringing gifts to all the children, an express wagon bearing the toys. fruIi and candles.
 The Methodist Sunday School had q Christmas festival yesterday afternoon at the church, when the younger ehtl. drsn contributed toward the program of music and recitatlons. Miss Eleanor Herlong presided at the organ.
 4 handsome reading lamp was pre- scented to the pastor, Rev. W. o. WAg- gensr. To the Superintendent and the Secretary, F. T. Heriong and ". ]. Beeland, were given beautiful tokens of appreciation by the teachers of the school. ..t
 preseAted with a sift of fruit and candy.
 St. Thomas Church, was never so beautifully decorated for a Christmas service as lt was yesterday. The n1us sic was choice and inspiring, the ser- mon was one of the best ever delivered by the popular rector. Rev. ". T. Wal den.
 At the Methodist Church Rev. W. o. Waggener preached a fine sermon. gram of music. The decorations were of mistletoe, and palms.
 Mrs. McUtchin died at her home this morning In West Greenville, and the remains were carried on the noon train Co Flomaton, the former home Of the family. She is survived by her hus- band, an employe of the Louisville and Nashville Railroad at this place. and four children.
 The marriage of Miss Efae May flaw kins to Walter c. Reeves took place on ideDce of the family, st Kolb City one of Greenville's suburbs. pr. W. NJ. Blackwelder ofiiciated.
 The young couple will reside at Chapman, where the groom holds & re- sponsible position with the lumber company.
 Miss Ella Williams, returning from Houston. Tex. to her home in Illinois, is guest of Mrs. E. L. Cook.
 Mir. and Mrs. J. c. Lane, of New Milford N. J., who have been spending H HI &4CCANAAANs 4c1t LLllS 11OIn@ ing for Dallas County to visit reia- lives.
 Dr. and Mrs. Felix Tarrant. of Blr- mingham, were Christmas guests of Major and Mrs. J. S. McMullan.
 Mrs. White. of shehield; Mrs. John Bragg, of Birmingham; Gordon Parker, of Tupelo, Miss; MT. and Mrs. J. B, Beers, Mrs. Dora Beers and Mir. Wil- liam Bragg of Fort Deposit, were guests yesterday of MT. and Mrs. H. c. Parker.
 pr. and Mrs. D. S. Lightcap and Turner Knight. of Columbiana, MT. and Mrs. B. S. Dunklin. of Selma; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Heise, of Columbia. s. C., are guests of Mir. and Mrs. W. T. Dunklin.
 Mrs. R. B. smythe Is a guest of her sister, Mrs. c. K. Arms, at Huntsville.
 Mir. and Mrs. c. B. Herbert are wis. iting relatives at Livingston.
 MT. and Mrs. c. E. Brooks. of Fort Deposit, were guests of MT. and Mrs. J. B. Stanley yesterday.
 Miss Willie McAndrew is spending the holidays at her home in Union Springs. Miss Lindsey Williams. also a teacher in the public school. Is with the home folks st HRyneville.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
w. I. ETHERIDGE DIES
END COMES TO PENSACOLA roLTCB
 OFFICER.
Popular Man succumhs to Injuries Re- ceived Whfle on Duty--Ital- ian whe slew Laird May
 He Imnane.

Pensacola, Fla. Dec. 2s--(spseial.)--- Captain W. T. Ethsridge. in command of the night police force. died today from injuries which he received week ago when his horse reared and fell upon him.
 While it was known that his injuries were very serious, 1t was not anticipat- ed that they would result seriously. The arm was broken and the bones pro- trnded through the skin. Lockjaw was the cause of the death.
 The deceased had been a member of the police department for eight years. and some months ago. when a vacancy occurred, he was promoted to be cap tain.
 Recently when making an inspection his horse became Frightened by rife shots in shooting gallery and after plunging about, reared and fell back ward on the off1cer.
 Captain Etheridge was one of the most highly respected members of the police department He was sixty years of age and Is survived by e family The funeral will occur tomorrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
HEAVY POLICE DOCKET.
Christmas Exeesses Send Many to Mo
 Bile Court.

Christmas Excesses Send Many to Mo-
 Bile Court.
 Mobile. Dec. 26--(Special. )-Seventy. three persons who were either disorder ly or fingered at the flowing bowl too long yesterday were arraigned in the Recorders Court this morning, when the majority of them aided in enrich ing the city treasury to the extent of from $2.50 to $25 each.
 Court was called in session at 9 o'clock and continued until we'll after the noon hour. one of the largest ses- sions of the year.
 The court room was crowded with persons to be arraigned. their friends and spectators.
 The majority of those to face Recor- der Clarke were for drunks and he let them off with a fine of s2.sO if the of- fense was just a plain drunk. Other eases of disorderiy conduct were also heard and the average fine in these eases was $10 each Others were ar. raigned for violating tho city ordinance regarding the discharge of fireworks of extraordinary length and several peo- pie were Arraigned on this charge. They were fined $2.50 or five days.
 The city benefited. through the Re- eorder's Court to the extent of about $250 for the Christmas Holidays.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
MOBILE HOUSES BURN
HOT FIRE BREAKS OUT IN RESI-
 DENCE DISTRICT.
Farce Homes Are Destroyed and Loss Is Estimated at s3,000--Hard
 Work by the Fire

Mobile. Dec. 2s.--(speciall---An alarm from box 2i5 at noon today called the ire department to 6 North Congress Street, owned by MT. Mcconnell and occupied by H. M. Goodman. The fire was caused by defective fue. The dwelling Is total loss.
 The dwelling in the rear, located on Lexington Avenue. caught and was to. tally destroyed. The property was owned by Mrs. Pickens and occupied by Mir. McCann.
 The dwelling on Lexington Avenue seven north of Congress. owned by Terry l.. Moore and occupied by Mir :. Sims, was also destroyed. The last two houses having caught from the first house.
 The loss will reach s3.0oo or more. The fire department worked some time on the fire but was unable to save the property.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
In Honar ns Nrrn. I.lran.

Mrs. Greenwood Llgon was the charming guest of honor today at q bridge and tea given for her by Mrs. Elliott oJhnstone. The rooms were love- ly with mistletoe. bells and rcd ribbon, and the score cards were particularly pretty miniature heads. The tea table was glowing with poinsetta and red ribbons. poinsetta shades and poinsetta compotes holding white bonbons. Tea was made in a handsome Russian sam avar and for this social feature of the afternoon a large number of guests were on hand. Mrs. Fred Austin and Miss Mamie Tonpkins presided at the tea table and for the bridge the four tables Of players consisted Of Mes. danes Syson. L.. 1T. Horn, William Barnweil, Henry McMiIIan, E. c. Col- son, c. W. GaEzam, P. W. Tompkins, Harry Inge. Charles Shawhan,. Ritten- house Moore, Hurd of New York, Fitts, Doiaid. W. c. cochrane, Miss Le Ba- ron and Mrs. LiKon.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
LOTION BOY KILLED
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE OF GUN
 NEAR FORT DEPOSIT.
Several Youths Were on Hunting Expedition Christmas Day Little Boy Burned by
 Fireworks,

Fort Deposit, Dec. 26.-(special.) - While six or eight boys. ranging from 10 to If years of age went out hunt ing yesterday in the Lotion neishbor- hood. nine miles east of town, Stewart Lotion, the 12-year-old son of W. H. Lotion, merchant of that neighbOr- hood. was accidentally shot by one of the boys, and instantly killed.
 The whole load of shot took effect in the left side of his face.
 While engaged in popping some large fire crackers yesterday morning, the small son of Mrs. J. c. Wilson, who is visiting Mrs. B. c. Barganler. allowed one to discharge in his hand, and in- flicted painful wounds.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Fire in seutl, Mohlle.

Mobile, Dec. 2e--fSpecial. )-Fire originating from an unknown cause. destroyed the house of Charles Kenne- dy Berge, on North Cedar between State and Congress Streets. at an early hour this morning.
 The house was discovered In flames about o'clock and the fire department was called. but it's services were of no avail as the flames had gained such headway that the place was destroyed before sufficient water could be poured on it.
 Occupants of the house had a narrow escape, they being asleep and in ignor- ance that fire was raging in the place. They were awakened just In time to es- cape from the burning structure.
 The loss is about $3,000.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NetOs Of Mobile Society

guests will be: Mir. and Mrs. Asbury Allen and daughter, of Rome, Ga; MT. T. N. Murray, of Meridian; Miss Jett Morgan, Of Scranton; Mfr. J. B. Will Hams and Mir. Robert Barnes, of Fa,co Ala.
 After the ceremony the bride and groom will leave on the 11:45 train for their future home In F'alco, Ala.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
ARRIVES IN TUSCALOOSA.
Steamboat John QuIn Goes Through,
 L0cks,

Birmingham, Dec, 26-A special from Tuscaloosa says:
 The steamer John Quill arrived at the wharf late last night from Mobile. being the first boat to make the trip through the locks on the Warrior river between Tuscaloosa and Mobile.
 A big demonstration had been ar- ranged. but owing to the lateness of the hour it was postponed until the next trip. The government is spending large sums of money on locks on the Warrior and Alabama rivers.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
NEGROES IN AFFRAY.
They Had Row on street In M

They Had Row on Street In Mobile,
 Mobile. Dee. 26.-(Special.)- )-In an affray on Delaware between Conception and Franklin Streets, at 4:30 o'clock thds afternoon, Paul Lewis a negro. was cut on the neck and arm, while Son Chester. negro, was shot in the left shoulder.
 Lewis claims Chester met him and without provocation started cutting him with razor, when he pulled a Ss-calibre pistol and shot three times. one bullet taking effect in Chester s left shoulder. Both are in Jail charged with affray.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-12-27
Reuben Powsll Arrested

Deputy sheriffs returned here tonight custody.
 He is charged with shooting his wife last night at Godwin's turpsntine camp, about twelve miles from the city. The negro used a shot gun, which was loaded with small shot.
 The trouble arose over a Christmas celebration among the negroes, some of whom were intoxicated.
 The condition of the woman is se- rious. all of the shot striking the head and face.