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The Washington herald., 1908-07-11

Members OF Washington's musical set
were guests of the Washington Choral
Society yesterday OF an excursion to
Marshall Hall In addition to the many
prominent musicians present were a num-
Der Of well-known business men.
The outing was one OF the most enjoy
able and successful given in recent years
by the society. More than 1000 persons
visited the resort in the course of the
day. going down the river on the three
trips made by the boat, chartered for the
exclusive use OF the society and its guests.
The morning boat left at 10 O'Clock. fol-
lowed by an afternoon boat at 2:SO. The
steamer leaving at $50 o'clock carried
the largest number Of passengers.
Immediately before the arrival OF the
boat at Marshall Hall. Prof. Heinrich
Hammer received the members Of the
society and their friends. The reception
was held in the main saloon, the intro
ductions being made by Bernard r.
Green, president Of the society. Prof.
Hammer has been musical conductor OF
the society only since the middle OF last
season. and took advantage Of the oppor-
tunity 10 become better acquainted with
members Of the organization.
The excurslonlsts found amusements on
the Potomac, and in the many other ways
usual on such outings. Family picnics
were given under the shade trees. and the
day was devoted almost entirely to the
entertainment OF the boys and girls.
Enjoy a Musical Treat.
But after the arrival OF the $50 o'clock
boat the exCursiOnists were given an Op-
portunity TO hear an unusually excellent
musicale. The singing was under the di-
rection OF Prof. Hammer. A male chorus
Of eighteen members furnished most Of
the singing on the programme, under the
leadership Of James G. Trayior. chief di-
rector at the Church OF the Epiphany and
well known in local musical circles.
ITO Thee. Oh. Ny Country" by Eich-
burg. the opening chorus, was well rem
dered. AS an encore My Old Kentucky
Home" was sung. followed by a selection
from the Queen OF Sheba," given as a
solo by Mrs. Auhagen, accompanied by
Prof. Hammer Where Are the Boys of
the Old BTgade?" sung by the i'm
proniptu Glee club as Il was called by
/ tho members OF the male chorus. was en-
cored. and was followed by Drink 70 Ne
Only with Thine Eyes. Mrs. Spencer
/ accompanied the male chorus.
I The musical part OF the ente5ainment
Was preceded by dancing Music was fur
nished by Schroeder's Orchestra.
/ On the return trip TO Washington i'm
promptG singing by various members OF
I the society was made more enjoyable by
a big moon that added a finishing touch
I 20 a pleasant day.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
CROWDS GREET
THE NEBRASKAN
Continued from Page One.

whether they have acted wisely at Den
yer or not; I am glad that the response
bllity is theirs, not mine.
Is n Free-wiII Offering.
This know. appreciate It. because
II has been a free-will Offering by some
six million Of my countrymen. We are
going to do the best we can TO present TO
the public the issues OF this campaign.
We are going to meet you as we can.
and then we are going TO believe that
whatever the result is on election day, IL Is
going to be good. and II 1t is for US. we viii
feel that we are going to be permitted
10 put into practice the principles which
will be presented: and II IL is against US.
we Will know that we can learn BY the
manner in which our opponents apply
their principles whether they were right
in advocating them or we right in oppos-
ing them.
THE pleasure Of success will be mod
Grated by the fact that 1t VIII take us
from you. and the sorrow Of defeat will
be softened by the fact that 1t will leave
US with you
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11

declared that New England had come 10
the convention ready 10 support Mcneil.
OF Connecticut. but that in view Of the
overwhelming sentiment Of the conven-
ton for Kern. Rhode Island, with the
consent Of Connecticut, would second the
nomination Of John W. Kern. Of Indiana.
Ohio which had been passed. speaking
through John J. LentZ. indorsed Kern.
and so did Washington and Wisconsin.
Massachusetts. which had also been pass
ed. now spoke through George Fred VIII
Jams, who said: Il have a secret 20 con-
fde 10 this convention. We have been
here many days, and there have been
many candidates noz.ed for the Vice
Presidency. Il narrowed down to two
men. one whose shoulders are broad CyVin-
Jams slapped ollie James on the back),
and the other very distinguished Demo
crat from Indiana. James had made 1t
plain to US n private that he could not
accept tho nomination; that he preferred
TO remain where he was, and so now l
have the pleasure OF announcing that
Massachusetts indorses the nomination Of
Kern, OF Indiana" (AppIausej
Smith Makes Appeal.
Next Oregon. Louisiana, and other
States which had been passed spoke for
Kern. Senator James Smith, IT, speaking
for New Jersey. said that he hoped that
Connecticut would withdraw the name Of
Mcneil so that the convention could nomi-
nate Kern by reclamation.
Ollie James. acting permanent chair
man, informed Senator Smith that the
roll call would have TO be completed be-
fore his motion would be in order. but
by that time It was all up with any can
didate except Kern. and so Mr.. Walsh.
who had put the Kern nomination. was
seen hurrying toward the platform. Blu.
Mr.. James had already recognized Sena-
tor Grady. of New York, which State had
also been passed on the roll call, and
Senator Grady announced that Daniel
F. Cohalan would speak for the Empire
State. ollie James was very hearty in
his greeting 10 M Cohalan as the latter
stepped upon the platform.
COhnIan Speaks.
I'VE are satisfied that the Democracy
Of the country insisted with no uncertain
voice upon the selection of William J.
Bryan as the candidate for President
(Applause) And we are now satisfied
that the Democracy of the country insists
upon the nomination OF John w. Kern
for Vice President. applause and cheers)
Therefore, in the name of the State of
New York, / rise 10 second the nomina-
tiOn Of John w. Kern. and TO pledge. in
the name of the militant Democracy.
New York, representing three-quarters OF
n million Of voters. standing for the State
whose vote is absolutely essential in the
electoral college. II the Democratic party
is TO come back into power, every single
thing that can be done by harmony. by
united effort, by energy, by intellect, and
by force will be done to bring about in
November, Democratic victory" CAP
plause)
McNefrs Name Withdrawn.
Mr. Walsh then withdrew the name of
Mcneil and moyed TO make Kern's nomi-
nation by acclamation. Nebraska. which
had been passed on the roll-call. through
1. J. Dunn. Bryan's spokesman. seconded
Walsh's motion, but before It could be
put, Gen. Peter w. Meldrim. chairman OF
the Georgia delegation. said that he de-
sired 10 say few words. Standing upon
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
PLANK PLEASES GOMPERS.
President of American Federation of Labor Holds
Workers Will Support Democratic Ticket.

Denver, July lO.-Samuel Gompers.
president Of the American Federation
Of Labor. said to-day:
I'VE viii endeavor to have the Ameri-
can people ratify the stand taken by the
Democratic party in It's injunction plank
in the platform. We received nothing
in Chicago; a great deal in Denver
1T is a regret to me that the Repub-
lican party failed TO see the wisdom Of
getting into line as a friend OF the
working people. TiR party showed at
Chicago that 1t was antagonistic to our
interests and controlled by the corpora
tlons. The Democratic party is friendly.
The things for which we have fought
will have direct effect on thousands Of
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
KERN BORN IN VIRGINIA.
Vice Presidential Candidate Comes
from Cnrvins Cove.
Special TO The Washington Herald

oltclAL 20 inc WASHINGTON Herald
Roanoke. Va. July 10-The saying
which has long prevailed hereabouts that
nothing good can come out Of Carvins
Cove" was exploded to-day. so the
Democrats think. at least. when John w
Kern was nominated for the Vice Presi-
dency at Denver.
Kern was born In Carvins Cove. seven
miles from Roanoke City. His father was
a physician and a student. but an &c
centric reciuse. He never practiced his
profession while living In the cove. and
never left his home. He seldom held con-
verse with anybody outside his imme-
diate family.
John W. Kern passed his boyhood days
IN the cove. later going 10 Indiana
Carvins Cove Is one mile wide. seven
miles long. and has but one entrance and
exit for vehicles. that being on the
Southern edge. near Hollins Institute.
The cove is surrounded by tall spurs OF
the Blue Ridge Mountains.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
TIGERS CONGRATULATIONS.
VIII be Greeted by Nebrhskan at
Railroad station.

Lincoln. Neb~. July l0-Chief Murphy.
OF Tammany. sent the following tele-
gram. which was read by Mr.. Bryan's
private secretary 70 the group assembled
on the Fairview porch:
sincere congratulations on your uominntion. I
regret that Circumstances and imperative home en-
gagements prevent acceptance q your kind invita-
tiou. which came 10 us through your brother.
Our party Is due In Lincoln at go tomorrow
afternoon and absolutely convenient. and only
in that event. we viii be glad 70 greet you 81 the
station. CHARLES T. MURPHY.
Air. Bryan at once dictated this re-
ply:
will meet you at the station.
W J. BRYAN.
A big stack OF congratulatory tele-
grams are piled on the Bryan study
table. Two Of these are from Mr.. Bry-
ans late rivals for Presidential honors.
Judge Gray's message is brief. II read:
Accept hearty congratulations"
That Of Gov. Johnson was better re-
ceived. II read:
Please accept my heartiest congrat-
ulations on your nomination and the
splendid personal victory which II i'm
plies You will have no more earnest
supporter than 1. and I hope 20 con-
tribute TO your success and that OF the
party"
Among the stream OF visitors that
came 20 Fairview to-day were the Lin
coin baseball team and a band of cow
boys and cowgirls from Idaho, who are
attached 20 frontier festival company.
The cowgirls reminded Bryan that in
Idaho they can vote, and then there
was nothing left but 10 take a picture
OF the bunch with W. J. Bryan In the
center of a circle OF horsemen.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
nhio Invite. smnnSnn

Richmond. Va. JulydO-Gov Claude A.
Swanson to-day received an invitation
from Gov. Andrew L. Harris. Of Ohio.
and Hon. William Carlett secretary OF
the Ohio commission. charged with the
erection Of a monument at Fort Meigs. 20
attend the ceremonies incident 20 the
dedication of the monument there. An
answer 70 the invitation cannot be made
until the governor returns from the DEM
ocratic national convention in Denver.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11

other people in addition to the union
men.
The Republican resolutions committee
in Chicago did not seem 10 understand
what labor wanted; the seriousness Of
the present condition Of labor in the coun-
try and the encroachment Of some judges
on our rights. II they did understand.
they failed to give the recognition we de-
served. The dollar with them was over
the man. We did not ask them to attack
our judicial system or any Of our judges,
bat We did want them to put in a plank
which said the rights Of man must be
safeguarded.
"As I have said. the Republicans may
live 10 regret their action in turning US
down."
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
SERGT. MURRAY MISSING.

Commissary at Fort Myer Absent
Since Last Monday.
Police and Central office detectives are
looking for Michael f. Murray, forty
three years old, commissary sergeant at
Fort Myer. Va. who has been missing
from his post since last Monday.
Murrays superior officers have gone
over his accounts and found them all
straight. They now believe that Murray
has either met with foul play or is on a
protracted spree. His wife fears the
worst, and pleaded with TIE police TO
exert all their efforts toward finding her
husbaLd.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11

by this time was back swinging the
sumed his seat in the Illinois delegation.
where he was graciously congratulated
on his capabilities as the conventions
chairman.
Nebraska Ia Passed.
Then in swift order the roll call OF the
States was continued Nebraska asked
to be passed. Nevada seconded Towne
New Hampshire spoke up for Kern. and
ex-senator James Smith. speaking for
New Jersey. asked that the State be
passed
When New York was called. Charles F.
Murphy. at the head Of the delegation,
tersely announced New York presents
no candidate for Vice President
North Carolina was passed; North Da-
kota. through Gen. Henry A Hildreth. in
dorsed Kern. and when Pennsylvania 5
time came. Martin J. Calpon declared that
the delegation was in favor of Kern.
South Dakota indorsed Towne and Ten
nessee asked TO be passed.
When Texas was called, Thomas II.
Ball. Of that State. appeared upon the
platform. He was the Texas Democrat
who was to have presented the name Of
Judge Gray. When the Texans two hours
before had refused 10 regard Judge Gray's
letter TO Peter J. Ford. head of the dele
cation, eX-Representative Irving Handy
had sent quick telegram to Judge Gray.
Handy was on the platform beside Mr..
Ball. and before the latter could open his
lips Mr. Handy thrust a telegram at him
which he had just received from Judge
Gray
The telegram read as follows:
Wilmington Del. July 10.
Hon Y. J. Ford. Delaware delegation Denver Col. /:
Do not under any Circumstances allow my name 10
be presented for Vice Presidential nomination as 1
would under circumstances accept the same. even
il nominated. GEORGE GRAY.
Texas Falls in Line.
Mr.. Ball then announced that II Texas
had been permitted 10 have its way, ii
would surely have presented Judge Gray's
name for Vice President, but in view Of
the telegram which he had just read.
Texas had mo other course left except
TO second the nomination of John W.
Kern"
It was all going KeTn's way. His
nomination was even then promised by a
large majority Charles A. Towne ap-
peared on the platform before the roll Of
States could be called He suid. in part;
1T has become abundautly apparent
what is the will Of the convention regard
ing the Vice Presidential nomination. I
want to thank my friends for their loyal
support but l want to release them from
any sense Of loyalty to me. and TO add
that it will not be necessary for me 20
have an office TO be loyal 10 Democracy.
believe that we should all turn in and
nominate John W. Kern, Of Indiana
(Applause)
Withdraws Clark Howell.
Delegate Hill, of Georgia. then with
drew the name OF Clark Howell EX-
Gov. J. Hoge Tyler. OF Virginia. got upon
the platform and said that he was 20
present the name Of w. G.. Conrad. of
Montana. but that Mr.. Conrad had Just
asked him to quit and so he would quit.
Virginia seconded Kern. and so did Okla
homa and West Virginia.
Rhode Island. which had been passed.
now spoke UP through Gov. Higgins, who
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
LOVING CUP FOR MR.. TROTT.

Choir Boys of st. Marks Honor
Their Retiring Director.
At the last rehearsal before going on
their annual summer outing. the choir
men and boys Of St. Marks Church pre-
sented to William B. Trott. who is retir-
ing from the position Of choirmaster after
ten years service, a silver loving cup.
Master Whitley Mccoy, senior choirboy
IN length Of service. made the presenta-
ton speech. Mr.. Trott was also given
group photograph Of the clergy and choir
Of St Marks.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
VIRGINIA IS HOPEFUL.
State Editors Believe Bryan VIII BE
Elected I'm November.

Special 20 The Washington Herald
Richmond. Va. July 10.-With the nomi-
nation Of Bryan as the Democratic stand
ard bearer. the Democrats Of Virginia are
sanguine Of success at the polls this fau.
AS an evidence of this, editors all over
the State are already sounding the rally
ing cry TO the faithful to close in around
the chieftain. The call is particularly
directed toward that element in the party
which Is known to have been opposed to
the nomination Of the Nebraskan. These
are advised and exhorted to cast preju-
dice aside and work and vote FOR Demo
cratic victory at the polls
The rank and file Of the party is hope
full The Virginia Democrats will enter
the fight with a large degree Of enthusi-
asm.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
ONE TERM ENOUGH.
Bryan VIII Not Run Again IL Re-
turned Victor.

Fairview. lincoln. Nebr.. July IO-The
following statement was made by Mr.
Bryan when he received the announce
ment OF his nomination:
The Presidency is the highest official
position In the world. and no one occu-
pyins It can afford to have his views
upon public questions biased by personal
ambition. Recognizing his responsibility
to God and his obligation to his coun-
trymen. he should enter upon the dis
charge OF his duties with singleness OF
purpose. Believing that one can best do
this when he Is not planning for a sec
ond term. l announce now. as 1 have on
former occasions. that II elected, ] shall
not be candidate for reelection.
This Is nomination as purely from
the people as can be. and II elected. my
one obligation will be as purely TO the
people l appreciate the honor the more
because Il came not from one person or
lew persons. but from the rank and
nie. acting freely and without compul-
sion
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
SHRINERS GOING TO ST. PAUL.
Local Drill Team Leaves Tonight,
Confident Of Success.

The crack drill team OF Almas Temple.
Mystic Shriners. will leave Washington
tonight al $50 o'clock FOR St Paul MINI,
where they VIII compete with forty-three
other teams OF Shriners for the national
drill championship. The team viii be in
command Of DR.. Frank z. Gibson.
Local Shriners last night predicted that
Almas Temple would again bring home
the championship banner They said The
men were in the best Of condition. and
had the many and intricate drills learned
so well there would be no chance Of
failure.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
DEMOCRATS WILL RATIFY.
Plan 20 Give Denver
Ticket n Send-oR.
INGTON HERALD BUREAU.
BELL Telephone g.

WASHINGTON HERALD BUREAU.
BELL Telephone 60
- King Street
Alexandria, Va. July 10.-AnnOunce-
ment OF the Democratic nominees at the
Denver convention was received in this
city with general satisfaction by the
leaders Of the party. Mr.. Bryan is well
and favorably known in Alexandria. hav-
ing made many. speeches here.
In the opinion Of local leaders. the
party this year stands a better chance
TO win than ever before. 1t is pointed
out that the Southern and Western
States Will over balance what the Repub-
ucans Will receive in the Eastern States.
It is understood that number OF en-
thusiastic Democrats OF the first ward
viii hold a ratification meeting to-mOr-
row night on Windmill Hill. and that a
salute will be fred.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
FRIEND OF THE MULES.
Complains that Those I'm baltimore
POst-Offce Are OverwOrLed.

Complains that Those I'm baltimore
POst-OfGce Are OverwOrked.
The Post-ofilce Department having de-
cided 10 allow all horses owned by II
thirty days vacation the same as It's
clerks and officials. and as numerous ap-
plicauons have been received from among
the 5000 rural carriers for vacations for
their horses. an inquiry has been received
from Baltimore as TO whether the govern
ment mule from time immemorial a faith
ful and loyal servant. is to be taken care
OF Chief Clerk Conrard yesterday re-
ceived the following letter:
viii you please inform the Baltimore
letter carriers il the vacation applies to
the government mules of the post-ofice
Of Baltimore. as they are now having a
hard time
II is understood that the postmaster at
Baltimore has recently curtailed vaca-
tions in his Office
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
WEATHER FORECAST.

For the District of Columbia
and Maryland-Fair and warmer
to-day and tomorrow; light to
fresh easterly shifting to south
erly winds.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
MUSICIANS ON OUTING
ChOralSOciety Takes Friends
to Marshall Hall.
CONCERT GIVEN IN EVENING

Prof. Hammer Meets Musicians of
Washington and Directs Enter
tanning ProErnmme-MaIe Chorus
Wins Applause Business Men
Among the sOcIety's Guests.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11
TERMINAL SHOPS
CLOSED BY STRIKE
MachiniStS Walk Out When
Demands Are Refused.
OVERTIME PAY THE CRUx

Mems Leaders Declare Company Pay
Less Than other Machine shops
and No Overtime-Walk-Out Or
dered from National Headquarters.
Refuse 60 Discuss Situation.
The Washington herald., 1908-07-11

Indiana. through John Lamb jr. YIELD
ed TO Alabama and Representative
Hefin seconded the nomination OF Kern.
Iowa, through Martin J. Wade, and Ken
ed Kern's nomination. Maryland through
state Senator Lee, seconded Towne's
and Minnesota supported
the aspirations Of the Connecticut men
20 nominate Mcneil. Missouri was
called. and, while Gov Folk had spoken
Tor the State. the chairman Of the dele
CATION desired II 10 be known that ex-
Gov. Francis had withdrawn as a candi-
date for Vice President Ollie James
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-04-06
Ell TRIUNFO DE LA MUERTE

jCuan extraflo estas hoy!-dijo Hip6lita
Despues, hjando en- 81 sus ojos, con aque-
lila expression singular que sofia tomar cuando
guerra deseno jarle endulzarlo, anadio:
Ven aqui, ven sentarte aqui, mi lado,
junto mi -.
Ell estaba de pie el umbral de una de
las puertas abiertas sobre la azotea, en- la
sombra. Ella estaba sentada fuera junto al
antepecho, vestida con I'm igero traje blanco
en- una postura de molicie, destacandose todo
su busto sobre el fondo del mar, donde todavia
Sc diataban las claridades del crepusculo
el perhll de su cara morena sc dlsenaba en-
una zona de limpido ampar. Parecia recrear-
sc como 81 hubiese salido entonCes de I'm largo
enclerro, sofocada por atmosfera cargada
de emanacloneS venenosaS. los OjoS de
Jorge, ella parecia evaporar como un halito
de perfume, dejar dispar ell ideal de vida acu-
mulada en- ella por las potencias de la Musica,
vaciarse POGO POGO de los sueilos importunos;
reducirse. en- fin, su primitiva animalidad.
Como siempre-pensab ba Jorge, como
siempre, ella no ha hecho mas que recibir
mantener docilmente las actitudes que yo la
he dado. La vida interior ha sido siempre,
siempre es en- ella ficticia. Interrumpida mi
suggestion, lorna su naturaleza vuelve ser
una mujer. I'm Instruments de baja lascivia.
NADIA p0dra Zanzibar su substantial, NADIA po-
dra purifcarla ELLA tiene las angre plebe-
va, en- su sangre quien sabe que herencia
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-04-06
GABRIEL D'ANNUNZIO

estivales, dando imagen de una de las coronas
de sus petalos al ocaso del sol.
Iras larga y silenciosa pausa, durante la
que sc oy6 ell rumor del mar sobre la arena,
semejante al ruido de hojas secas removidas,
preguntola Jorge:
-lCrees til en- el destno?
-Creo.
Nal dispuesta la triste gravedad.a que
parecian tender las palabras de Jorge, ELLA
contesto con un lgero tono de burla Herido
en- su orgullo, anadi6 6l subtamente con as
pereZa.
-lSabes til que dia es hoy2
Perpleja, inqueta, ella interrog6:
-lQue dia ESP
FL dud6 Hasta entonces habia evitado
Tecordar su desmemoriada amante Ell ami
versar1o de la muerte de Demetrio, sintiendo
una hera repugnancia al proferir aquel puro
nombre evocar aquella imagen fuera del
santuar1o. Sentia que ubese profanado su
dolor rellgioso admitiendo a Hipolita partici-
par de Ell. este seutimiento haciase mas
mas agudo ahora que, por uno de sus fire.
cuentes intervalos de lucdez cruel. reveia en-
ella la muer del placer. ia flor de la con
cupiscenica', la Enemige, Y con una re-
pentlna falsa sonrisa, exclam6:
-iMira Hay fiesta en- Ortona!-indican
do en- las lejanias verdosa la ciudad m maritima
que sc coronado dc luminarias:
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1908-04-06

La Corte de Distrito de Arecibo en-
la apelacion por delito de libelo in,
terpuesta por ell sehor Julio Aibar-
director de Unl6y Obyera contra Ia
sentencia que lie impusiera Ia Corte
Municipal de dicha ciudad, ha con-
flrmado la sentencia de Ia Corte in
ferior, aumentandola en- la forma
slgulente: Ia pena de cuatro meses
a doce meses, la de 8AI2 meses.
quedando por tanto, sentenciado &
dos afios de preside.