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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06

cratic national ticket should be defeated
that II would make Kern the logical can
didatc for senator from Indiana. The pres
tigc given him 10y his nomination for the
vice presidency would BE nsurmountabls
for HIS competitors In the senatorial race,
Il is feared. Hence, these particular In
dianans are not urging Kcrn's nomination
for second place With all OF the zeal that
might otherwise characterize their support.
According 20 these reports, Kern him
oclf Is fully alive to the situation, and Is
said TO prefer tho senate to the vice pres
idency. lie has already publicly stated
that he viii mako no effort to secure the
vice presidential nomination. and II is said
he may finally decide to not allow the
use Of his name In that connection, but
on the other hand to place himself in the
best position to succeed Senator Hemen-
way in the event Of a democratic legisla-
ture.
Governor r. y. Glenn Of North Carolina,
who arrived early today, signalized his
coming by putting a duietus on the vice.
presidential boom which has been started
In his behalf.
Il do not believe it would be in the in
terest Of the ticket to have a southern
man on IT," he said, land shall not per-
NIT my name to be presented. our dele
cation is steadfast for Bryan, and believ-
ing he will be nominated and elected, I
shall not place any stumbling block in the
way of his success"
The withdrawal Of Governor Glenn leaves
the south unreprescnted in the vice pres
idential race.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
A PAIR OF FREAKISH WILLS
Emptied whisky Jugs for n MOnu-
nient and "a Bell Me-
mortal.

On a farm near Columbia. Mo-, there
lived for many years a hermit farmer.
James w Turner by name, who boosted
that he had drank not less than a quart of
whisky every day for twenty years.
He owned 80 acres of land; his sole com
panious were his dog and his stock.
He died recently and afterward It was
found that his will decreed that a monu-
ment Of whisky Jugs should be erected over
his grave.
How the jugs were TO be obtained was
not made clear, but a search over his farm
disclosed an abandoned corn crib that was
almost full OF empty whisky jugs. A busi-
ness associate was found later who declared
that Turner once showed him the Jugs. an
nounced that he had emptied them all him
self and for twenty years has been saving
them for his monument, He died at the
age OF 45 years.
In Waterloo, Ia, a woman denied her
self the necessities OF life for twelve years
that she might save and bequeath enough
money to supply the German Evangelical
church with a bell. She died at the age of
70, after extracting a promise from the
church trustees that they would not reveal
her name.
BY r%efrsining from eating eggs, meat and
relishes, the unnamed heroine saved 800 In
twelve years. The bell which her savings
procured now hangs in the church tower.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
WAGON READY
Continued from First Page.)

Continued from First Page.)
the California delegation brought at its
head Theodore A. Bell, the temporary chair
man. He is over six feet tall, with smooth
shaver, actor-like, magnetic presence and
a reputation for stirring oratory. There
was talk tonight that II his keynote speech
struck the right chord the hesitating dele
cations might be borne by the force OF
oratory to the choice of a vice presidential
candidate from the coast. Another pictur-
esque personality to arrive was the fight
ing mayor Of Cleveland o., Tom L. john
son, rotund and smiling, just up from a
council with the leader at Lincoln. Others
in the star groups were Governor Folk of
Missouri, Senator Dubois Of Idaho, who
comes with an anti-Mormon fight involved
in the Idaho contest; Senator Pettigrew,
looking much the same individual as when
he was a power in the United States senate;
Senator James Smith, jr., of New Jersey,
also a power in Pettigrew's time, and
Senate Overman of North Carolina. a
strange figure in these gatherings was ex-
United States Senator Burton of Kansas.
heer to give open allegiance for the first
time to democracy. I'd
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06

J. J. Kinney. b. C.. Field. l. S. Walker,
=. ". Prouty, A. a. McGinnis, w. II. Gates.
s. j. Hicks. John a. Moore, James smell
c. j. Rundell, c. B. Quackenbush, a. 2
sprague. A. @ Holt. Il. NJ. Holt, 2. p.
Holt. Y. NJ. johnson. T.. p Jamison, II.
Il. Miller. J. II. Burnett. Mrs. Burnett,
Miss Burkett, A. A. Scott, Mrs. Scott. al.
r. Harris. Mrs. Harris, =. Burns, =. 4.
Judscn. +. NJ. Vamey.
To make up the lack OF number the
Jacks covered themselves with gaudy
badges. but refused 10 allow the reception
committee of the Jim Cub, which gathered
at the Burlington TO jeer their copatriots'
to pin Dahlmsn badges on their coats.
III you had Bryan's picture on your
badge. we would wear them" said Secre-
tary Bergman. I'VE will wear anything
that has Bryan's picture on it,"
The Jacks had no BAN and but very
little attention.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
MAINE Is ron JOHN JOHNSON
Eleven Out Of Twelve Delegates Cam
not Sec Anything 10 bryan.

Eleven Out Of Twelve Delegates Cnn-
not See Anything TO Bryan.
Maine and Michigan delegations arrived
over the Ncrthwt stern, and the New Hamp-
shire delegation over the Milwaukee roads
in special trains Sunday afternoon, en-
route to Denver. Michigan and New
Hampshire are for Bryan, but Maine, with
the exception of one man. Is for Johnson.
We have twelve votes in the convention
and eleven of them will be cast for the
governor of Minnesota" said DR.. f. /.
Jones, chairman of the Maine delegation.
we can see little that is favorable in your
Nebraskan. but everything is for johnson
and he is the coming man of the hour,
We would like to cast our solid vote for
him and We may yet"
In the Maine delegation was M. p. Frank,
sheriff OF a county and the only democratic
office holder in the state. Samuel Gould,
candidate for governor two years ago, was
also in the party.
Michigan came in with a candidate for
vice president, as has been the case with
most OF the delegations, and with three
ALSO rams democrats who have strlven
to be elected governor of the state. F. F..
Ingram is Michigan's vice presidential can
didate, but he would say nothing regarding
AAAo AAN AAANC NShAN" W oON-
errors were: wellington p. Burt, who
ran in 1898: John F. Bible, who looks like
Bryan, who ran in 1904; and c. H. Kim
merle, who ran for the office two years
ago. James Scully, railroad commissioner,
and the only democratic office holder in the
state, E. o. Wood and w. #. Mcknight, OPP
posing candidates for the position OF ma
tional committeeman, and p. c. Baker OF
the Detroit News, were others In the party
of $50.
with the exception OF one delegate, the
Michigan delegation is for a strong anti
Injunction plank" said Mr.. Mcknight. who
was chairman OF the Michigan delegation
to the Chicago convention of &c, and who
prides himself on the fact that Michigan
was the first northern state to vote for
the nomination of Bryan.
New Hampshlre's delegation is not in
structed, but members Of the party stated
that their sixteen votes will be cast for the
Nebraskan. Eugene E. Reed. mayor Of
Manchester, national committeeman and
state chairman, says New Hampshire has
no candidate for vice president. but is for
either Lieutenant Governor Chandler Of
New York or Governor Johnson of Mime
sofa for second place. Mayor Michael J.,
White OF Dover, Alderman LaravIer OF
Manchester and r. d. Preston Of the
Wooster Telegram were members Of the
party.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06

OF democratic stars contains a splendid
ikeness Of our Jim" mayor Of omaha,
wearing citizens clothes; a half-torc "
Hon. John A Johnson" governor OF
Minnesota; Hon" Adlai Z. Stevenson Of
Illinois. william J. stone OF Missouri.
Norman f. Mack Of New York. Daniel j.
Campau OF Michigan. Clark Howell Of At
lanta, T. f. Ryan Of Wisconsin. Millard
F. Dunlap OF Illinois; David : Hose,
mayor Of Milwaukee; r. w Brown, mayor
Of Lincoln. Neb., and then to finish off
the gallery an engraving company rams
a full page advertisement and presents
a portrait of william Howard Taft. repub-
lican candidate for president.
We're the business men Of Cook
county" said A. L. Shiffman, explaining
the booklet and the list OF names pub
lished therein. The politicians are COM
ing on tomorrow and Hinky-Dink Me-
Kenna will be along"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06

This much was regarded as a hopeful
sign by the men who are enjeavoring to
bring about IN expression Of sentiment
against Mr.. Bryan being nominated fer a
third time. At the end OF the day MIR.
Murphy said:
There has been no change IN my atti-
tude since I arrived here yesterday. New
York's position will not be outlined and I
am not in a position to make It known ip
advance OF the caucus TO be held Monday"
Statements were sought from Messrs.
Guffey and Sheehan, hut both declined ~
discuss the conferences. Colonel Guffey
said that his meeting with Mr.. Murphy
was purely informal and Of no political
significance.
Attitude Of U~npIedged Delegates.
Among the unpledged delegations the
greater number is from states which arc
called earlier in the alphabetical roll call
than the state of New York. 1t Is claimed
by anti-Bryap men that most of the un-
instructed delegations stand ready to on
pose tho nomination of Mr.. Bryan IL New
York should Join the movement. The lead
ers Of the anti-Bryan forces are not willing
that these delegates shall go on record
against Mr.. Bryan wher the roll is being
called for the presentation Of presidential
candidates, unless it is settled that New
York will stand firm. AS one Of the man
ayers expressed It today:
States which are high up In the alpha
betical list which have the courage TO vote
against Mr.. Bryan in the face Of great
odds should not be, left holding the sack.
They could only hope to win with the aid
of New York, and thai state, therefore,
should declare itself before nominations
are made. The number Of uninstructed
delegates is but little more than one-third
of the convention, and is Just sufficient to
prevent the nomination Of Mr.. Bryan on
the first ballot, If all of them should vote
against him. If New York should vote for
Bryan, the nomination would be settled. q"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
INDIANA WILL PRESENT KERN
~DeleGatiOn DisreRards His Rejection
of Second Place Oner

= AANt NhNts
Notwithstanding the positive assertions Of
John w. Kern Of Indiana that he will not
be a candidate for vice president under any
consideration, the Indiana delegation, $50
strong, went through Omaha Sunday morn
ms enroute to Denver with the avowed
intention of placing his name before tina
convention for the nomination for the Sec
ond place on the ticket.
This resolution was adopted by the dele-
cation, composed largely Of members Of
the Indiana Democratic club:
Believing in the integrity of John w,
Kern and confident In the belief that tho
fight this year must be made in the mid
die west, Indiana hereby pledges its UNI
divided support for Mr.. Kern for vice presI-
first, last and all the time, with no second
choice.
Tom Marshall, democratic candidate for
governor of Indiana and oneof the leaders
OF the party. after reading the resolution,
added the information that If Mr.. Kern's
health would not permit of his taking tha
nomination, then Indiana would be for
John Mitchell of Illinois.
The Indiana special arrived over the Rock
Island at l:l0 with a number Of prominent
men on board, among who were the fol-
Lowing. John E. Hollett, president of the
Democratic club; w. c. Smith, city attor.
ney Of Indianapolis; w. II. Blodgett of the
Indianapolis News. and Jacob Buennagel
and Frank Roos, representatives,.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06

CONTINUED from First Page)
ter Of the party-s history which they are
trying to forget.
Kew York wants TO be let alone" said
Mr.. Murphy. I'VE will settle our own DIFF
ficulties without rouble We have not
made up our minds on this vice presidential
question, but the candidate will be a New
Yorker and it won't be Chanler."
Along with tons OF other literature and
thousands of bottles, all over the pint size,
which were thrown from the Tammany
trains. a book Of lbs pages was generously
distributed. 1t bears the title, why Pay
Tribute" and lie an unfolding Of a plan by
John w. Batdorf to limit incomes and tell
the democrats just what the essence Of JEFF
fersonianism really is.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06

Delegation Asserts il Will Re-eIect
Him National Committeeman.

Asserts il Will Re-elect
Him National Ommitteeman.
Despite the wishes Of Eryan in the mat
ter. P,n nsylvania will re elect Guffey ma
tional committ6 eman from that state This
is the unqualified statement made by m1m-
bcrs OF Il at Geleg I on which went throug L
Omaha over the Milwaukee at a late hour
last night enroute to Denver.
1t is evident that Bryan talks so much
that nc doesn't have time to think, as his
remarks today about Guffey int mate wa
the signif cant statement of Peter A.
o'Boyle, chairman Of the last state con-
venuon Of Pennsylvania, and this was
acked with this statement from Geoig.
Dimeling, chairman of the delegation;
'Guffey will tie re elected chairman without
the slightest shadow of a couo;, and Bryan
will have nothing to say about it. What
difference does It make 70 US If Bry al
does not like Guffey? We do, and that is
sufficient"
PENNSYLVANIA has sixty-eight votes in the
convention, twenty are instructed for Bryan
and the remainder are for Judge Gray OF
Delaware. whose nomination will be sec
ended Wy O'Boyle. Chairman DimeLng
would not say that Pennsylvania would OF
would not vote for Bryan. but that the state
would be guided by the feeling in othe.
states where there is hope OF casting an
electoral vote for the democratic ticket
Pennsylvania has not cast a democratic
electoral vote since 1856.
The Maryland delegation went through
Omaha last night over the Northwestern
with Governor Crothers, Murray Vandiver
chairman; Issac /. Strauss, attorney gen
eral: Congressman j. +. c. Talbot, and 4
number OF other prominent men. Thre'
Of the sixteen delegates are for BryarS thu
others being for johnson. Strauss will nom
mate Johnson for the presidency
Bryan lost Maryland by 1900 votes IL
1885 and by $500 In 1900, and the Lord only
knows by how many he would lose th'
state this year II nominated, therefore nom
mate someone who can carry the state,
said Chairman Vandiver, I'VE are not 70.
the negro or the labor vote and know moth
ing about auai-injuncuon."
South Dakota was the last OF the nigh
delegations TO go through, arriving II
Omaha over the Milwaukee at 2 o'clock thiI
morning. Former Governor Andrew l.. lie.
was at the head OF this delegation, some o
the other members being l.. c., Campbell
F. ]. Pixler. G. j.. and T. j. GundersoE
Herbert Hitchcock. secretary; Ed Lien an,
Tom Sexton.
south Dakota Is for Bryan for p~rcsi1ea
and John Mitchell for vice president, ever
II no other state votes for the labor al
v~ocate." said Mr.. Campbell.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
KERN WANTS TO BE SENATOR
state Politics Plays Part in Attitude
of Indiana Democrats.

VI
DENVER, Colo. July 4.-The vice presi-
Dental situation with reference 10 John
w. Kern OF Indiana is not unmixed with
complications which are gradually com
ing to the surface through members of the
Indiana delegation now on the ground.
The delegation from the Hoosier state will
hold its first meeting tomorrow afternoon.
at which the matter OF officially putting
forward the Indiana man for the vice pres
idency will be seriously considered and
probably decided. Other features OF In
diana politics are expected to appear at
that time which may affect Mr.. Rern's
candidacy.
Prominent democrats in the Indiana dele
CATION have expressed themselves as con-
ndent that whatever may be the issue in
the presidential race in Indiana this fall,
the state is certain 10 be carried by the
democrats for the state ticket. including
the legislature. which viii elect a success
sor TO Senator Hemenway. There are
several Indiana democrats who have their
eyes fixed on the senatorial toga in the
event OF the correctness OF this election
surmise. One Of the members OF the dele
CATION now In Denver IL said to be look
ing forward TO this contingency with con-
siderable hope.
It is said 10 be the feeling OF these
aspirsnts tns II Kern should be nom
mated for vice president and the demo-
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
BRYAN ON THE FIRST BALLOT
Charles Bryan stu Adheres to
Figures He Announced.

Figures He Announced.
DENVER, Colo, July 4-"William J.
Bryan on the first ballot"
This announcement was made today by
Charles w. Bryan, a brother OF the leading
presidential candidate on the democratic
ticket. simultaneously with the formal
opening OF the Bryan headquarters in the
Brown Palace hotel today. Mr.. Bryan ar
rived in the city from Lincoln this morn
ing and Immediately assumed charge of his
brothers interests, He soon made It known
that his original estimate of S7 votes on
the first ballot for his brother would stand.
Those figures are based on kilograms and
who are favorable to my brother" said
Mr.. Bryan. II am not counting on any
Of them breaking away"
Soon after the headquarters were opened,
they began to be the center OF interest
among the party leaders and delegates now
here. Mr.. Bryan has been indefatigable
with his brothers candidacy. During the
past year he has handled over 10000 letters
and kilograms addressed to his brother,
and for the last several weeks has made
all the arrangements for the visits Of the
various delegations and party leaders to
Lincoln, Il is said Of him that he met
all incoming trains and personally took
charge of every visitor having business
with his brother.
Another prominent Nebraskan to arrive
was Gilbert NJ. Hitchcock OF Omaha. I'VE
do not bring the platform with US" said
Mr., Hitchcock. but we are satisfied that
the declaration Of principles will follow the
lines Of the Nebraska resolutions"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
JACKsOxIAN CROwD Is SMALL
Only sixteen Take Passage on the
Special Train.

Special Train.
Sixteen Jacks left Saturday afternoon
on the special train OF thai club over the
Burlington. for Denver. After all the big
splurge which lasted for months and tho
handing out OF assurances that 200 members
Of the Jacksonian club would go on the
train, all that could be mustered was six
teen. the club stin holding to that old
slogan Of the party; rs (democrats) to l
Ctrain)."
Constantine J. smyth. president OF the
Jaeksonian club. and Ed. p. Bergman.
secretary. headed the delegation. the re-
msining. fourteen being Joseph Hayden, j.
n. Cooper, r. s. Daniel. r. F. williams.
H. Heubens, William Fleming, william
J. Ysncey. John Powers, II. F. Newbranch.
David Rowdeh. F. W. Weaver. Robert
Aitchison, John A. Rme. and E. 8. James.
Mrs, Williams and Mrs Fleming and two
daughters accompanied the party.
The train pulled out at $50, stopped at
Lincoln for supper and a call at FairvieNR
and is scheduled 20 arrive in Denver at
$50 this morning. -Four coaches and a
baggage car composed the train.
A coach was added to the train at Lin.
coin and "a number OF the old guard were
scheduled 20 board the special at other
points along the route. and Secretary Ber-
ryman said he expected 90 have close &c
200 when they pull into Denver. Those who
were expected to set aboard at other sta.
tons are;
W. N. Kaufman. r.. c. Hayes, r. NJ
NOrriaOn. John Wilson and wife, II. c
Remipgton. A. G s~hallenberger, Mrs. A. c
S~halienberger, Hon. Max UhliG W. d. East.
man, NJ + Common. ID. J. Smith, Clarenos
HSnspl N Cowgirl. C. r. Human, A b
Hinman, Howard whitney, joel whitney
Johb + Dalton, Mrs. John +. Dalton
Mrs A. B: Hsnsei. John Drexel, II. W. Nc,
Faddeh c. w. NanCleare ]. b. Benson, A
n Keys. H. w Butler. w. H Barlow
Conner. j. 8 Bell, w. j. Bell. NJ. ". Gan
non. Miss Cannon. William Anderson, y
z MccienaRa, Il B wilcockson, J. d
G = v. Smith. ]. +. Modlin. J. T. Nickor
eon. sam Pryor, F J. NumedHy. Thomas
A. CarraheB John Roy. Robert Donehue
tames Hardin, Edward Sawyer. Charles
Aataon. Perry Stafford. s. Burlington, IL
d. Afoore. A Martin. ]. NJ. Axtef. c. c
Green. John McCarty, 2. w. Schfader, ]
y. Phnlil4- =. II Mooney. Daniel Patter
go. A Bahama, Arp Boutwell,. JOSEPH
Enlstsr. J. ". Williams DR.. A. II. Amos
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
Lure of the Game.

william" said the head OF the firm,
looking at his watch, II have business out
OF town this afternoon. and may be de-
call"
''Ther' ain't no ball game today. Mr..
Spotcash," interrupted the office boy.
81 said nothing about ball games. Will
liam said his employer. eying him sternly.
However, my business Is such that II can
wait until some other day. That will be
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
NORTH DAKOTA o FOR JOHNSON
state StilI for Bryan Despite It's
Proximity to Minnesota.

North Dakota was one of the smaller dele
cations which passed through Omaha, Sun-
day morning. The delegates occupied a
special car, which came in over the Illinois
Central and left at 10 O'Clock for Lincoln
over the Burlington. Eight delegates and
their wives made up the party and they
all wore Bryan badges.
Even though our state joins Minnesota.
North Dakota is not for Johnson" said
Colonel NJ. A. Hildreth. Bryan still looks
good to us, and we are going TO Denver
to nominate him for the third time, and the
third trial always wins out, you know"
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
MAYOR JIM CALLS FOR ROGERS
No One Appears to Know What the
Reason Is.

George Rogers, district delegate to tie
convention, and Charles l.. Tanning, LETT
Saturday afternoon for Denver. summoned
by a telegram from Mayor Dahlman 10
come at once to attend some conference.
The democrats are at a loss to know what
is the trouble, but Rogers and Tanning
promised to telegraph the faithful today
and set their minds at rest. Councilman
G. F.. Brucker and John Drexel expect to
leave today for the convention ely.
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
Bather Drowned in south Dak0ta.

PIERRE. s. D.. July A-(special Tele-
gram,)-Percy Driebing. a young man iiV-
ing on a homestead with his father and
sister near Hayes. In Stanley county, wa
drowned In a dam this morning while bath
ing. No particulars nav been learned hers
further than that Of the death. The fam
lily came here from Davenport. Ia
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
DEMOCRATS MAY FIRE CANNON
President Roosevelt Gives PERMITS
sion for Use of Battery.

NN"" - N"N VI "WNNNTN
OYSTER BAY, July president Roose-
Welt has given permission for a national
salute OF ~forty-siX runs TO be fired from
the Washington monument grounds In
Washington on the evening Of the nomina-
ton at Denver OF the candidate who will
lead the democratic party in the coming
campaign. Democrats OF Washington made
application to Colonel Charles Bromwell.
superintendent OF public buildings and
grounds, for permission TO fire the salute.
The superintendent referred the request
70 the president, and today the letter from
here was received at Washington. in which
President Roosevelt announced his willing
ness 10 allow the Washington democrats
to display their pleasure in any manner
a. ~ aasna
Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
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letters Gold Top Beer delivered 70 any
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Omaha daily bee., 1908-07-06
DahIman for Governor.

The Dahlman democrats by the score
mingled with the guests. wearing two long
white ribbons. One said. Reception Com
mittee Of the Dahlman Democracy" and
the other which was much larger said.
'DAHLMAN FOR GOVERNOR"
E-xtravagant in every other way, the
Cook County Democracy distributed a
souvenir" book OF fifty pages which con-
tains the portraits Of almost every dis
tinguished democrat in the ranks except
Roger Sullivan and Hinky-Dink Nc
Kenna. Opening with a life-siEe portrait
OF William Jennings Bryan. the gallery