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Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

ton during the early session Of the
tumultuous record-breaking demonstra-
ton of Wednesday.
The address of the permanent chair.
man, Mr.. Clayton, proved to be a eau
tic arraignment of the failure of
Roosevelt policies and an enunciation
of Democratic doctrine. The ringing
voice of the orator and the emphasis
of his gestures stirred the listening
thousands to frequent demonstrations
Of enthusiastic approval.
At 2:30 o'clock the platform COM
mittee was not yet prepared to report,
and the convention took a recess until
evening. so that all remaining differ
ences of detail on the platform could
be reconciled and the document be
ready for adoption and the presidential
nomination be reached before the ad-
journment of the night session.
1t was 1850 o'clock when Chairman
Clayton began to rap for order, which
he secured within the minute.
Kerr Takes Guffey's Place.
Mr.. Clayton recognized Mr.. Nc
Quisten Of Pennsylvania, who an
nounced the selection of James Kerr
as member of the national committee
from that state in place Of James M.
Guffey, who was selected before the
Pennsylvania contests were settled.
Without objection the selection of
Mr.. Kerr will be considered as rati,
fed" said the chairman, and a moment
later added: THE chair hears none,
and the selection of Mr.. Kerr is rati-
fed" Cheering and a few Kisses
greeted the announcement.
Ollie James of Kentucky moved that
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LETTERS GIVE CLEW
POLICE ABOUT TO SOLVE MYs-
Terry IN POISONED ALE CASE.
SECRET CIPHER CODE DISCOVERED
Cipher viii Be Turned over to Ex-
perts IL Key Can't Be
Found.

Philadelphia, Pa.-Fffteen hundred
letters, discovered in a secret
drawer in the home of DR.. VIM. H.
Wilson, the physician who died. after
drinking poisoned ale, are being scru-
tinized for a clew to the doctors muir
derer.
The letters contain certain informa-
ton that amazes the police. They
practically fern a complete record OF
four years of the cases. Most of them
are from women. Many bear the
m of persons of wealth and OF
high social standing.
Hope to Solve Mystery.
1t is the belief of the detectives
that, aided by these letters, they will
unravel much of the deep mystery
which surrounds the career Of DR..
Wilson.
Search is being made among the
physicians effects for a key which
will make possible the translation OF
cipher records found in the Wilson
house.
These ciphere records are expected
to furnish much information which
the police require. In the event Of
no key being found they will be
turned over to code experts.
Mrs. Mary Wilson, widow of the
slain man, is in a state of collapse,
and is under the care of a physician
as the result of her appearance before
the coroner's jury.
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SONS BODY IN A VAT.
Police Believe Boy Was Murdered by
B%lackhand society.

San Francisco, Cal.-The discov-
cry of the body of 14-year-old John
Buchneff in a vat of garbage at the
reduction works here has recalled a
murder mystery which is puzzling the
police.
Theodore Buchneq, after searching
for hours for his boy, appeared at the
sanitary plant just as the body was
found. The boys skull was frac-
tured, and it was evident from the
condition of the body that he had
been killed before being thrown into
the vat.
Blackhand vengeance against the
father is regarded as the probable mo-
tive for the crime, and along this line
the police are seeking to solve the
mystery.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Senator Grady was given a most en-
t%husiastic welcome as he appeared on
the rostrum. When he declared that
the convention could nominate no can
didate and adopt no platform that
would not receive the united and en-
thusiastic support Of the New York
democracy, he was given still greater
applause and returned to his seat amid
cries of Grady" "Hurrah for Grady"
Chairman Clayton then introduced
Judge L. j. Wade Of Iowa, "a repre-
sentative of the great corr state" Mr..
Wade is the new national committee
man from Iowa.
Champ Clark Is Heard.
81 am sure the convention will be
glad TO concur in the request of Mis-
souri, to hear from old Champ Clark
of that state, one of the knightliest
Democrats who ever drew glittering
blade in defense of the party" 1t was
in these words that Chairman Clayton
introduced the next speaker, whose ap-
pearance on the platform was a signal
for great cheering.
Mr.. Clark predicted that the Demo
Gratis would sweep the country from
sea to sea, that On the fourth of March
next a Democratic president would be
inaugurated, backed by a Democratic
house, and the people would then come
into their rights.
Democrats are getting together all
over the land" he continued, "and the
Republican party is presenting to the
country the effect of a dissolving
view. At Chicago Roosevelt forced on
the convention a candidate for presi-
dent that it did not want, and the con-
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for the Office of president of the Uni
ted States" shouted Chairman Clay.
ton.
Alabama" called the clerk.
The chairman of that delegation
arose and was recognized.
Knowing that Nebraska will make
nc mistake in nominating the right
man." he said, Alabama yields to
Nebraska"
81. j. Dunn of Omaha will speak for
the Nebraska delegation" announced
the chairman of that state, while the
cheering which followed the first state
ment from Alabama continued una
bated.
Dunn Nominates Bryan. ,
Mr.. Dunn, who was to make that
speech of the convention in which the
greatest interest was felt by the dele
gates and the spectators, is scarcely
of middle age. His %clean-cut, deter
mined-looking, clean-shaven face is sur
mounted by dark brown hair, which
owing to the emphatic manner in
which he emphasized his speech with
his head, was soon touching the center
of his forehead. He spoke clearly and
with a pleasing manner of delivery.
Big Demonstration Starts.
Mr.. Dunn brought out the name Of
civilian Jennings Bryan" with in
tense dramatic force, and the response
from the great throng was electric.
The delegates sprang up, the galleries
followed suit, and the demonstration
was under way in a manner that prom
Used to rival Wednesdays exhibition
of enthusiasm.
A few moments after the cheering
began an immense oil painting of Mr..
Bryan was lowered from behind a
monster American shield which had
reposed over the chairman's desk ever
since the convention began. The ap-
pearance of the picture raised the
pitch of the outburst, and the dele
gates were still cheering wildly when
the convention adjourned.
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FARMER AND SON AMBusHEp.
Farmers Feud Results in Fatal Shoot
ing Near Arlington, Mo.

Rolla, Mo.-John Crane and his
father, Lark Crane, while on their
way home from Arlington, Mo-,
to their farm a few miles south Of
Arlington, were shot at from ambush,
John Crane being fired upon with a
shotgun, the load striking him in the
right side. A pistol or rife bullet
missed his father.
Otto Rolufs and W. L. Miller, farm
ers in the neighborhood, have been
arrested On the charge of doing the
shooting. They gave bond for their
appearance for the preliminary exam
I~nation, which is set for July IS.
Prosecuting Attorney Lorts allowed
this much time to lapse in order to
await the result of the wounds of
John Crane. He is not expected to
live.
1t is said in the neighboshood that
enmity has existed for some time be-
tween Miller and Crane, and for this
reason the suspicion is directed
against Miller. Otto Rolufs is a
brother-in-law of Miller.
The accused men were brought to
Rolla Saturday.
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Sketch of kern,s Career.

John Worth Kern was born in How
ard county, Indiana, December 20,
1S49. He graduated from the Univer-
sity of Michigan in 1859 at the age of
20 years, with the degree of doc
tor of laws. His first official position
which brought him into the public
eye was when fulfilling his duties as
a reporter of the supreme court of
Indiana, which Office he held from 1885
to 1889. For four years-1S92 to 1896
he was a state senator. He became
city attorney of indianapolis In 1897.
and held that Office for four years
A year before he gave up the Office
he ran for the gubernatorial chair in
Indiana, and was beaten. -Four wears
later-in 19O4-he also tried for the
governorship on the Democratic ticket
and was again defeated. Later he re.
ceived the complimentary vote OF the
party for United States senator.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
BRYAN AND KERN is
DEMO- TICKET
Delegates to the DenUer Convention
Complete Their Task
Scenes of Tremendous Enthusiasm When Name of Ne.
braskan Is Presented-John Worth Kern of
Indiana Choice for Vice President.

The galleries took up the cry, so
that at the conclusion of Mr.. Ham
mond's rather brief but forcible speech
a demonstration vas set on foot which
by careful nursing was made to last
20 minutes, or about a third the time
devoted to Mr.. Bryan, whereas every
one knew that the Minnesota man
would not have one-tenth as many
votes as his Nebraska rival.
Seconding Speeches.
Seconding speeches for Bryan were
made by Senator Gearin of Oregon,
Gov. Glenn of South Carolina, and Gov.
Claude Swanson of Virginia. Gov.
Glenn's speech created much excite
ment, being devoted largely to a de-
tense of Bryan against attacks brand
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

point in Jamaica bay the greater part
of a day. The direct u almost liter.
ally parched him. The temperature
was 156 degrees. When rescued. the
poor fellow was delirious. Every
sweat gland had been closed, and his
skin was the color of a Japanese. It
was like soaring a steak for broiling,
or c~auterizing a wound. Physicians
were powerless to relieve him, and he
died in great agony. All of US have
suffered slightly by sunburning the
arms alone. from the elbows down;
imagine having the entire body
scorched!
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INDIANA SECURES THE HONOR.
John w. Kern of That State Named
for Vice.President.

Denver, Col.-The terrific strain of
the all-night session caused the ma.
jority of the delegates to sleep late
Friday and the delegates were slow
in gathering in the convention hall.
When the meeting was called to or.
der at lao, the nomination of a can
didate for vice-president was at once
proceeded with. Gov. Thomas of Colo
RADIO placed in nomination Charles A.
Towne. John ]. Walsh named Archi-
bald Mcneil of Connecticut. Hill of
Georgia urged the claims of Clark
Howell for the position.
Thomas R. Marshall presented the
name of John w. Kern of Indiana, and
the convention enthusiastically took
up the cheering which was started by
the delegation from the Hoosier state.
Gov. Folk Of Missouri seconded the
nomination of Mr.. Kern.
Hill of Georgia withdrew Howelrs
name and seconded the nomination Of
Mr.. Kern.
charles A. ToWne also withdrew
from the contest, and urged his friends
to unite on Kern.
The Withdrawals increased the Wig
or of the demonstrations in favor of
Kern, and on the motion that he be
nominated by reclamation, which was
carried, the cheering resembled close
ly the enthusiasm which had been
evinced at the nomination of Mr..
Bryan the day before.
Wearied by the two tumultuous ses-
sions, the delegates left the conven-
ton hall and the great gathering was
at an end.
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ever, that no ballot should be taken
until after the report Of the commit
tee had been received.
The motion was adopted, and the
rules ere declared by the chair to be
suspended. and nominations to be in
order.
Nominations Called For.
The secretary will now proceed to
call the roll of states for nominations
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
SECRET OF VERNAL HAPPINESS

sleet and snow and Ice, was a time
of terrible suffering to the poor naked
wretch. With the springs coming,
the return of the flowers, the birds
and the blue skies, with the return,
above all, Of the warm sunshine,
naked man rejoiced with an intensity
we can hardly imagine. He lay on
the green grass, the sunlight poured
its gold floods Of warmth on his red
dish hide. and he was profoundly hap
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Denver, Colin the early morning
hours of Friday William Jennings
Bryan was nominated for the presi-
dency by the Democratic national n
vention. Only one ballot was neces-
sary, the Nebraskan having an over
whelming majority of the votes.
Tired as they were, the delegates
and spectators greeted the result of
the ballot with roars of applause, and
marched about the hall cheering and
singing.
The nomination was made unani-
nous.
The vote by states follows.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

The comptroller Of New York has
Just submitted a report on cookery
in the public schools, in which he
brands it as a sham. He declares that
instead of plain, substantial elemen.
tary cooking being taught, the bills for
supplies submitted show a preponder-
ance Of salads, fruit dishes, pies, jel-
lies, cake and candy, which at SIS, 900
q year he thinks deleterious both to
the finances of the city and the diges.
tons Of the pupils. But simplicity
and substance seem to have gone
out Of fashion in all branches Of up
to-date school studies.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Mayor Bussc of Chicago, who has
been a somewhat famous bache.
lor until recently, appears to have
been guilty of contracting what might
be called a clandestine marriage. At
least he took to himself a wife
without notifying any of the newspa,
pers either Of his intentions or of
the actual ceremonies which took
place a couple of months ago with.
out any of the reporters finding it out
until now. 1t is a somewhat un-
conventional procedure, but it has
its charms and its compensa-
tons.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

A cultured Philadelphia who has
been abroad breaks into print to re-
late that American diplomacy is a butt
abroad. Sure! 1t has butted several
opponents of the foreign brand of dip
lomacy clear off the bridge and keeps
right on butting.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
OHU hui NVtIHEs
Clock Is Stopped.

TOht hOA jung
Clock Is Stopped.
Leading up to the nomination were
hours that began with picturesque en-
thusiasm, which grew into uncon-
trollable disorder. The nominating
speeches were made amid scenes akin
to panic at certain stages.
At II o'clock midnight the conven-
ton clock was stopped, SC that con-
structively the nomination of Bryan
would take place at Thursdays ses-
sion of the convention. viii the Fri
day hoodoo be overcome by this tech
meal evasion? is a question that was
in the minds of enthusiastic Bryan
Democrats, as they wendell their way
from the convention hall in the early
morning hours.
Wild Scene of Confusion.
A wilder demonstration than that
over the first mention of Bryan's
name on Wednesday followed the con-
Guiding word of the speech of Ignatius
j. Dunn of Nebraska, which formally
presented the name of Democracy's
champion to the convention.
An hour and seven minutes, against
the one hour and % minutes of the
day before, marked the cheering and
tumult, but the densely, overcrowded
auditorium made the confusion worse
COMPOUNDED.
Nobody had any respect for the
rights of anybody else. Everybody
was there to see the spectacle, if not
to take part in it, and those not able
to look out for themselves were
trampled upon.
johnson and Gray Named.
Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota
and Judge George Gray of Delaware
were placed in nomination along with
Bryan. Small as was the following
of either, in comparison with that of
the Nebraskan, the scenes of con-
fusion, owing to the uncomfortable
size of the crowd, were approximately
great.
Gov. Johnson was placed in nomina,
ton by Winfield Scott Hammond of
Minnesota, Connecticut yielding to the
gopher state.
Judge Gray's name was presented
by Irving F. Handy of Delaware. Mr..
Handy felt how sadly he was in the
minority when, after he had talked
awhile, the crowd attempted to choke
him off.
Ovation for johnson Speaker.
1t was a thing worth noticing that
by far the best nominating speech of
the convention was made by Mr.. Ham
mond in presenting the name of Gov.
Johnson. He had a hard task before
him, because he followed not long
after a characteristic Bryan demon
stration, lasting more than an hour.
In spite of this fact, the Minnesota
orator succeeded in interesting the
convention to a surprising degree, and
1t was made evident that il it were
not for early pledges the Minnesota
governor would surely have had an
immensely larger following in the con
vention than he was able to show at
final ballot.
AS the speaker rapidly sketched the
early life in poverty of Gov. Johnson
and passed on to his political triumphs
when he was elected governor the first
time in the face of 100000 majority for
Roosevelt, the thing seemed to catch
the imagination of the delegates.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
Kissing Games Forbidden

kissing games are under the ban in
schools controlled by the London
county council, which has issued the
following notice to the head teach.
ers: Attention has been drawn to
the fact that in some of the schools
kissing games are still practiced by
ne children. On medical grounds this
practice is considered undesirable
Headmasters and "Reminiscences of
London county council schools and
managers of nonprovided schools are
therefore to arrange that such games
be discontinued"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

A woman lawyer in New York has
announced in opening her office
that she will serve women clients only.
The only trouble with this program is
that by n Of those contrary twists
in human nature the women clients
are apt to prefer the men.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
Rent Due. Kills Herself.

New York-Miss Louis Boyer,
so years old, relative of J.. p. Nor
gan, and cousin of Rev. DR.. Theo.
dore L. Cuyler, killed herself Satur-
day in her apartment, in East Twenty
first street, by inhaling gas. Miss
Boyer was penniless and her rent was
due.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Ply In the thought that for five or six
months he would be quite comfortable.
1t is a faint, dim memory of that hap
piness which makes us to-day vaguely
rejoice in the beautiful spring wealth
er, vaguely hope that something pleas.
ant is going to happen to u.s."
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
Hearst Not to Support Bryan.

New York--That William Jen-
nings Bryan is not to have the support
of William R. Hearst is indicated Sat
urday by the attitude of Mr.. Hearst's
New York papers, the American and
the Evening Journal. The papers an.
nounce a loss of confidence on their
part both in the democratic par4y and
in Mr.. Bryan.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Another university professor is
quoted to the effect that Timbuctoo
will be the capital of the world 1000
years hence. Maybe SO; but the wise
will wait perhaps 30 centuries, and
then inquire whether the cassowaries
are eating missionaries-"hat, boots
and hymnbook, too"-before buying
corner lots for the rise.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
Cotton spinners REFUSE Waoe cut

Manchester, Eng.-A partial can
vass of the vote of the work
ingmen's unions on the proposition to
accept a five per cent cut in wag in
the cotton spinning trade, made
known Saturday, indicates that a gem
eral strike will follow if the master
spinners carry out their threat.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

There is some frightful mistake in
the civilization of the great and rich
city of New York that has to establish
food kitchens for starving SCHOOLGIRL.
idren. Such an incident is a blot upon
our modern life.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

With an income Of only $4,000 a
month, Nine. Anna finds it necessary
to pay her debts on the installment
plan. Poor Prince Helie may, if things
keep on getting worse, be compelled
to accept a position in a grocery for
the purpose of earning his pin money.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Philadelphia women, in search of a
new fad, are going to take up balloon
ing as a sport this summer. Paying
for the balloons is likely to keep the
Philadelphia men up in the air a good
deal of the time.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Waterbury American: How would
you advise a young man to spend his
vacation who cant afford to go into
The country" a reporter asked Mr..
Rockefeller. "Pll tell you what l used
to do under those circumstances" he
replied. Il didn't take any"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
Reflection of the Joy That Was Felt
by Prlmevai Man.

THE coming of spring makes us
happy" said an ethnologist, because,
millions of years ago, it made happy
the hairy, gibbering creatures that
men then were. Primeval man lived
in trees, in caves and burrows. He
could not build and he had not yet dis
covered fire. Hence winter. with its
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Prof. Brandt of the University OF
Berlin has come out with a long sup.
Elementary statement furnishing add
tional proof that educated Americans
speak better English than do educated
~Englishmen. Now will our British
cousins stop dropping their his and
poking fun at the american accent"
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Children whose parents bundle them
to bed at shutdown will heartily vel.
come the theory advanced by Thomas
A. Edison that sleep is merely a mat,
ter of habit and wholly unnecessary to
life or health.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

With a two-cent postage for letters
passing between England and the
United States it is possible that postal
cards will be sent for one cent. In
that case a few more ocean liners
might be placed in operation, as at
that rate the travelling tourist will be
encouraged to deluge the homeland
with their little souvenirs of travel.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

Nine, Emma Eames, the distin
guished opera singer, who has just
sailed for Europe, is distinguished also
by the fact that only four letters are
required to spell her name.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
Fight for Davis Millions.

San Francisco-Eastern heirs have
begun in the federal courts here a
contest of the will of the late Jacob q.
Davis, who left an estate valued at
upward of $3,OOO,OOO. The new claim.
ants allege conspiracy and a false
will.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16

A Wisconsin man, accused of muir
der, pleads that he was insane for just
three minutes. The stop watch may
yet figure as an important exhibit in
homicide trials.
Iron County register. [volume] (Ironton, Iron County, Mo.) 1867-1965, 1908-07-16
Bic Telephone Mercer.

Cleveland-A merger of independ-
emit telephone properties, extending
from the Mississippi river to the At
lantic seaboard and embracing proper
ties worth over 500, OOO, 900, is again
under way.