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The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
ANXIOUS TO BEAT HIM.
tBy Associated Press.I

Denver July 9.-Col. Guffey. who
was the storm center of last nights
was in early consultation with his lieu
tenants today and with the elements
outside of the delegation who saw in
last nights vote a remaining chance
to overcome the Bryan strength.
lie would not discuss the vote on
his case; but seemed to think that,
while it demonstrated heavy check
of the opposition to the plans of those
controlling the convention. Mr.. Bryan
might develop n greater strength on
the presidential ballot than he did on
the question presented last night.
But the total of 3S7 votes has in
spired the allied opposition with new
wanted No Vote.
il developed in this connection that
o strong effort was made to avoid a
vote last night. the Bryan mana
gers desired not to have an issue which
would disclose the strength of the con-
tending elements.
The Guffey men say that the report
delayed full hour while overtures
ere made to Col. Guffey not to pre-
sert the minority report, thus avoiding
a division and open vote. A.
tinct overtures were made to the Penn
syivania leader to secure this end. that
he should remain as national commit
teeman from Pennsylvania.
wouldn't Consider II.
But. while this would have insured
his continued leadership, ii is said that
proposition. as 1t involved sacrifice
of the philadelphia delegates for whom
he had contended.
Hand of Brynn.
The Gufey men are confident that
these overtures. designed to avoid n
vote. came as the result of advice to
the Bryan men from Lincoln.
VIII Caucus Today. "a ~
The Pennsylvania delegation has not
yet caucussed under its new basis of
mem bership. which places Guffey and
the anti Bryan element i'm the minori-
ty but Encouragement Of the leader
ship and voting strength will probably
be made some time today.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
MITCHELL NOT WILLING.
TRy Associated Press.l

TBy Associated Press.1
Denver. July 9.@John Mitchell. the
former head of the United Mine Work.
ers of America. today made ~ personal
appeal to the Alabama delegation not
to present his nnme TO the convention
for the vice presidential nomination..
Alabama. being the first in the al
phabetical roll call of the states. could
give the Mitchell movement impetus
by presenting the name of the labor
leader in advance of the other candi-
Add Strength In Places.
when Mr. Mitchell heard that the
delega ton had planned such step.
he lost. no time in trying to head it
on.
In discussing the situation Mt the AL
ALBANIA headquarters. Mr.. Mitchell said
that. while he would possibly strength
en- the democratic ticket in some quar-
ters. he would weaken 1t in others. and
therefore he advised the delegation to
abandon its plan.
Personally Inconvenient.
Speaking of his personal wishes. he
said he had made plans for the future
which meant much to his family. and
that he would like to be undisturbed
in carrying out his program particu-
iarly as he was greatly averse to en-
tering upon a political campaign.
The Missouri delegation today called
on former Governor David b. Francis
of that state and announced that u
decision had been reached today to put
him in nomination for the vice presi-
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
DEMOCRATIC PLATFORM.
TBy Associated Press.l

BV Associated GItSS-l
Denver July 9.-Further delay in the
presentation of the platform was indi-
Gated when. late in the morning alteI
plank that had been recommended by
the subcommittee of the main SUD-
committee of the committee on resolu ,
tions, the entire plank was referred
back to the small committee to be re-
drawn. -,
use of court injunctions was adopted
without alteration. The plank omits
the requirement of notice before the
Institution of injunction suits. the view
Of the sub-committee being that the
necessity for a notice was obViated by
the provision that labor disputes should
versies.
The plank also says that labor or
ganizations should not be regarded as
Illegal combinations in restraint OF
trade; favors an S-hour day on all gov
ernment works; federal general EN- :
ployers liability law. and pledges the
creation of a department of labor. rep
resented separately in the president $
cabinet which shall include the sub
'el.f At i2:45 the sub committee com
pleted its work. and. referring the plat
form to committee of FIVE on revision; ,' ION;
issued call for meeting OF the iuii
committee at ! is pm;
The work of the early morning con,
sisted largely of undoing what mad
previously been done.
Lawyers Block II.
The income tax provision and the
provision requiring loreiEh Soi p'..
lions to submit to the laws of the
states in which they do business were
both blocked on legal objections made
by Judge Parker. Senator DANIEL ana
other lawyers.
They also attacked the provision per
mitting the interstate commerce com
mission to initiate rates. and at IL am
I looked as If this paragraph would
follow the others.
Sacrificing Bryan.
The discussion aroused much feel
ing. and some of the laymen We're
not slow in declaring that Mr. Bry-
ans principles We're being sacrificed
to meet the technical demands of the
legal profession.
To he Redrnfted.
The entire railroad plank was sent
back to the sub committee to be re-
Adopt Railroad Plank.
The sub committee at about noon
adopted the railroad plank as revised
by the small committee.
1t provides for the valuation OF the
railroads by the interstate commerce
commission. and would authorize that
commission to control railroad rates.
The Trust Plank.
The sub committee also adopted a
trust plank. which would give the in
terstate commerce commission super
vision over all the corporations doing
an interstate business of more than a
million dollars year
The Bank Question.
The last plank to be acted upon by
the subcommittee was one demanding
the establishment of system for the
guaranteeing of deposits in national
banks.
ed recommending the establishment of
postal savings banks in the event that
the bank guarantee provision could not
be carried into effect.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
NO NOMINATIONS
BEFORE TONIGHT
CONTINUED from Page u

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convention hall will probably be thor
oughly tested today.
BehnIf of Railway Men.
Mr.. Bryan was telegraphed last night
on behalf of protesting railway men
and told that the provision as drawn
was impracticable and impossible of
administration by any Judge.
The Labor Plank.
The injunction provision is contained
in what will he known as the labor
plank of the platform.
For the S-HOur Day.
This plank declares also for the s.
hour day and for comprehensive en-
pIoyers' liability act
When Mr.. Gompers was heard by the
committee on resolutions he was asked
many questions as to his demand for
the abolition of the injunction in Ia
Dor disputes.
Gompers Questioned.
He stated positively that those he
represented were not asking for a no
tfce before an Injunction should issue.
but wanted the entire abolition of the
Injunction process in labor disputes.
except in such cases as might be prop
el to use the process had no labor dis
pute existed.
DO Away with Hardship.
He contended that If this demand
were met it would do away with the
ha rdship that he claimed organized Ia
hor had suffered at the hands of the
courts.
Other Side Is Heard.
An application to be heard by the
committee against the plank was at
orce made by II. b. Fuller represent
inE the brotherhoods of railway en-
pioyes.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
STILL HE IS MISSING.

Some time ago The Sentinel
announced the disappearance Of
Harry +. Finch, who started from
here for point In New Mexico to
claim his bride. He has never been
located. The father Is now In Den.
yer searching for the young man.
The following dispatch came out
OF Denver today:
Denver, July 9.-Fearing that his
son, Harry T.. Finch, has met with foul
play, l.. J. Finch of Palisade, Colo. ap-
pealed to the Denver police to make a
search for him. which was unsuccess-
full. as no trace of the missing man
could be found up to the present time.
Finch, who is member of the state
militia. was last seen or The evening
of June %, as he was passing through
his home town of Palisade en- route to
Denver from Grand Junction. Finch is
a painter by trade and has worked in
Grand junction for the past year. On
June % he received his pay and drew
his money from the bank and started
to Denver on Va three days business
trip with about $500 IN his pocket
II fear my boy has met with foul
play" said Finch's father He has
never thought about the danger of
having so much money with him and
he probably mentioned the amount he
had in his pockets in the presence of
some rogue"
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
IT'S FINAL. MEETING.
IRv Associnted Press. |

BY Associated Press
Denver. July 9.-The retiring demo-
cratic national committee held its final
meeting this morning with an almost
complete attendance. and with Chair
man Thomas Taggart presiding.
Committeeman NJ. j. Wade of Iowa
offered resolution extending the
thanks of the committee to its several
ofiicers-Chairman Taggart. Secretary
Trey Woodson Assistant Secretary Ed
win Seaton. Treasurer w. II. O'Brien.
Sergeant at Arms John /. Martin and
to those who have aided them in the
performance of their duties
Chairman Taggart responded in an
appropriate vein in behalf of himself
and fellow officers. announcing that an
opportunity would be found today. If
possible. for the gathering of the old
and new national committees to meet
in a social way
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
At BRYAN's HOME.

IBy Associated Press,l
Lincoln Neb.. July "a demonstra-
tion has been planned to follow the
nomination of Bryan. and the Lincoln
enthusiasts today anxiously awaited
the roll call of the Denver convention.
whistles VIII Blow.
The nomination will be announced
by the footing of whistles and the
ringing of bells.
On to FairVicw.
After the noise subsidies. the plans
include an advance on Fairview. where
Mr.. Bryan's neighbors will notify him
of his nomination.
big Hammer Missing.
The big republican banner was de-
stroyed last night. and this has given
rise to considera BILE excitement.
Another is being prepared and Chair
man Hayward announces that he Will
protect the emblem by force If nee
essarN.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
REPORTER BRUTALLY
ASSAULTED ON STREET
GBy Associated Press. ]

Kansas City. July 3.-Jack Gala
Sher. saloonkeeper politician and
former policeman. last night assault
ed and probably fatally injured Albert
IL. King, reporter for the Kansas
City journal. on Main street near the
City hall.
King is in critical condition. and
small hope is held out for his recov-
cry.
King has of late written a number
of articles for his paper at which CAL
lagher may have taken offense. King
asserts that he and Gallagher We're
good friends until yesterday. when Gal
lagher, upon meeting him, felled him
with fist blow and kicked him into
insensibility.
Gallagher was arrested.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
MANY MONTHS
THEY GET The PAY
Especial to The sentinel.l

ISpecIuI 10 The SentlneI.J
Denver, July 9.-F. j. Chamberlin-
Halstead Ritter and Bulkeley Wells
who were appointed state railroad COM
missioners by Governor Buchtel over
year ago yesterday received their
first salaries for service to their state
when State Treasurer Bent drew $1o.-
733.32 for the maintenance of the rail-
road commission from the state treas
ury upon warrants issued by George
Statler. state auditor.
The commissioners each received
$3.0S3.33. Miss l.. Jones' their stenog-
rapher. received sl.233.3S. and E. O.
Alston. clerk of the commission, re-
ceived s1.270.S3
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
BRYAN DEEPLY AFFECTED.
INV Associated Press. |

TBN .NSS0'VIsfNtti t tH'
Lincoln. Neb.. July 9-That Mr.. Bry-
an was deeply affected by the great
demonstration given in his honor at
the national convention there can be
no question. The thrill of pleasure and
appreciation showed in flashes in the
markable homage was paid.
To number of newspaper men. on
being told of the demonstration yes
terday afternoon. Mr.. Bryan said:
The democrats have been very good
to me and / can find no words to ex-
press my deep appreciation of the con-
fdence and good will which the dem
onstration indicates"
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
BRYAN DEPLOREs ACT.
TRv Associated Press. l

Lincoln. Neb. July 9.-When told of
the destruction of the big Taft BAN
ner which was stretched across one
of the principal streets of the city and
which has caused much bitter feeling.
Mr. Bryan this morning said:
II am very sorry to learn of 1t. 1t
was inexcusable. If the man who did
1t thought he was helping me or the
democratic party he was fully mistak-
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
UNIT RULE ADOPTED.
[Ry Associated Press ]

by ASNUVlsiEVU f|TtSS.1
Denver. July 9.-The New York del
egation held another caucus this morn
ing taken in reference to the attitude
of the delegate towards the nomina-
tions for president and vice president
was the formal adoption of the unit
rule. under the operation of which the
entire rs votes of that state Will be
cast i'm one block.
Norman L. Mack of Buffalo was
unanimously reelected as member of
the national committee.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
TROOPS SENT TO
SCENE OF TROUBLES
IRv Associnted Press.

7
Guthrie. Okla. July 9.=Acting Gov
ernor George Bellamy this morning or
dered company of the national guards
at Chanler to nroce ID Immediately to
the secene of the Indian troubles
Other companies have been ordered
under arms,
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
OVER so DEATHS
inv Associnted press.l

fBy Associated Press,1
New York, July 9.-Although the
backbone of the heat wave was broken
at dawn yesterday by n cool northerly
wind. eight persons died yesterday as
the result of the excessive heat.
The hospital and police reports show
that 53 deaths and over 500 prostru-
tions have resulted from the excessive
heat of the past few days.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
FRANCIS FoRBIDs THEM.

IBy Associated Press.1
Denver, July 9-Ex-Governor Frnn-
els of Missouri has forbidden his
friends to continue their efforts for his
for the Vice presidency, and
his name will probably not be present.
ed TO the convention.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
dency.
s.-a.n L. the Easi.

The Missourians expect tc secure for
Mr.. Francis the support of eastern
democrats because of the fact that he
was a member of Cleveland's cabinet
If Judge Gray of Delaware should
be eliminated from consideration, the
Missouri delegation believes that MIR.
EranciS will be the beneficiary.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Hotter than birthstone is Cameo
coal. Order from Milne & Milne,
527 Main. Phone Black 663.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

If you want a package delivered or
a trunk moved. day or night, phone
the Diamond l. express. Phones Me-
sa 466 or Red 17SS. Curtis Lynch.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Insure with the ich-Hutchinson
realty Company.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

For the finest q, t.S-ad, the fresh
est and sweetest of pies and cakes,
for fancy and staple groceries, call
up the Progress, the old reliable gro
Gerry house and bakery. Prompt at
tention to all orders.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
PRESENTS RECALL

BY Associated Press.1
Washington. July 9.-The Venezuelan
charge d'affaires today presented his
letter of recall to the state department.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

In any Stripe and color, put up COM
plete at reasonable price by Lowe
Bros. 126 North Fifth street. Phone
Black 1894. Orders promptly at
tended. Call and see samples.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Awnings, Awnings, Awnings. All
kinds, lowest prices. Krohn's Second
Hand Store.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Columbus discovered America. c.
d. Firestone discovered the Colum.
bus buggy. You can get them al
McCarys.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

There are few of those metal
wheeled farm trucks left for $27.0C
at McCarys.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Cots. Tents, Camp Stools. ETC., very
reasonable at Bonds. Phone Red
6T2.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Let us show you tight harness.
Fred Mantey.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

A. o. Arnold, Ninth and Ouray.
will supply you with Plush -four at
prices that make competitors mur-
mur.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Whether travelling OF at home,
carry a policy in the old and relia-
BILE Travellers Insurance Company
The Rich-Hutchinson Realty Com
pany, agents.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

FOR SALE--A good field glass at a
bargain. Chas. Gasho, Oph. D.,
Margery building.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

See ]. II. Lane about your awning.
We have them in arr style or color.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Plush flour at A. o. Arno,d's,
.nth and Ouray.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
The Market.

tBy Associated Press.l
Chicago July 9.-September wheat
closed today at 30.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09
LITTLE SPARROWS
EXECUTE COMPANION
JSpecial to The sentineIl

tSpeclal me Sent1nelJ
Chicago. July 9.-Fashionable Buena
Park is excited over the execution of
little English sparrow.
The highest point of a tall tree in
front of the home of willard p.
Stearns. president of the Buena Park
Citizens Association. was chosen as.
the place of execution.
Six sparrows escorted seventh to-
the top of the tree and there hanged
the bird. The victim was suspended by
it's feet
1T was the most remarkable thing
! ever saw" declared Mr. Stearns. The
little sparrows wound something about
the legs of their condemned fellow
The victim was then forced from the
branch and hanged. 1t was impossible
to reach the bird. At first the bird
struggled to escape. but the cord held
and its fiutters grew weaker until they
finally ended in DEATH"
Harry Divett. assistant manager of
the Wilson Dry Goods Company of
Denver. was an arrival today. and will
assume the same position at the Globe
Dry Goods Company.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

Gum, Globe and Lawson sectional
bookcases. Crown Furniture Co.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

LOST-A crescent brooch, Sc. with
pearls, between Fourth and
Twelfth on Rood. Reward.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

CLIFTON RANCH BARGAIN-Four
year old peach orchard splendid
stand, in fine shape, good house.
barn, cellar; NV Clifton. Price
only 5000 per acre. Will take good
house worth $500 and some cash
as part payment. This place will
clear $1,000 inside one year. See
Woods-King Realty Co., 546 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-09

FOR SALE-Horses and buggy for
$3.50. Inquire of Roy l.. Smith,
Moody jewelry store.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-02
$500 Suits

Double-breasted suits in blue
cheviot with plain pants-AlI
Wool even to lining.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-02
GADSDEN TAKES
CHARGE OF PLANT
FORMAL TRANSFER OF WATER
WORKS is MADE-GEORGlA MAX
BILE co. OPENS BRANCH AT
GADSDEN-BAPTlS MEET.

Gadsden, October 1.-(Special. 1.-The for
NAL transfer of the Gadsden Water Works
companys property to the city was made
yesterday, and the city Is now operating
the plant. Work will be begun at once to
rebuild the plant to meet the needs of the
city. At present the old superintendent Is
still in charge and will probably remain
SO until the property has been improved
and its operation is placed in the hands
of q commission.
The Southern Marble and Stone COM
pany Of Canton, Ca. has secured a site
in this city and will at once open a
branch of that industry here. The COM
pany will make monuments and other
building work, and will employ a num-
Der of skilled workmen.
T. S. Kyle, a member of the board of
trustees Of the Southern Steel company,
returned from New York last night,
where he had been in attendance at the
meetings of the reorganization commit.
tee.
The Baptists of this county are in SEES
sion at Altoona today and a good attend
ance is reported. The people of Altoona
have made ample preparations to enter
tain the delegates, and all are provided
for, although at least $50 strangers are
present
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-02
PUBLIC DEBT STATEMENT.
Increase for the Month Amounts to
Over $4,000 900.

Washington, OCTOBER 1.-The monthly
statement of the public debt shows that
at the close of business September 80,
1903, the debt less cash in the treasury,
amounted to ss6S,26S,65o, which is an in
crease for the month of s4,377,O 62.
The debt is recapitulated as follows:
Interest bearing debt 1897, 2bS $3.50.
Debt on which interest has ceased since
maturity, $3,823,196.
Debt bearing interest, 1896 2ss,O37
Total, 1927, 316 223.
This amount, however, does not include
Sl,335, O20, 1863 in certificates and treasury
notes outstanding, which are offset by an
equal amount of cash in the treasury,
held for their redemption.
The cash in the treasury is classified as
follows:
Gold reserve, 900; trust funds, ST.
1856 020,S 1863; genral fund, $3.50 OO1 ,S4s; in Ma
tional bank -depositaries, $129,925,2O0.
In treasury of the Philippine islands,
$4,6s7104.
Total, $1,779, 635, 023, against which there
are demand liabilities outstanding amount
ing to 81, $50. $50. 450, which leaves cash
balance on hand of 1929, O52,573
Total receipts for the month, $4S, 800, 116.
Total expenditures, $52,s04.oS5.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1908-10-02

seriously shocked his wife, but she recov-
cred A bed within the house on which
two children slept was torn into kindling
wood, but the children were unhurt.
There was a large glass in the front
door, where Mr.. Goree was standing
when killed and it has just been dis
covered that there is a perfect picture on
the glass which WIS photographed by
the lightning flash. In the picture Mr..
Goree is shown with his head slightly
upturned as If watching the storm cloud.
A large fig bush which stands in the
yard is also shown and a portion of the
yard fence also appears. A house and
small strip of woods, fully a quarter of
a mile away, are shown in the picture as
are also two telephone poles about 100
yards from the house. Palmer than all
is the picture of Mrs. Goree. She is
shown with her lips slightly parted as
If in the act of speaking. The bolt
of lightning which killed Mr.. Goree and
seriously shocked Mrs. Goree is also
plainly photographed on the glass.
The picture on the glass was discovered
only a day or two ago and is now on
exhibition at the office of the Decatur
News. Hundreds of people have visited
the office to see the glass during the
past two days. 1t is regarded by all who
see it as one of the greatest phenom-
ena ever known.
Kern to Speak.
Walter ]. Nesbit of Decatur received
the following telegram this morning:
Chicago, ILL.,, October l, 1908.
T Io
Hon. John w. Kern will speak from
train in your city on Friday at 1 o'clock.
enroute from Chicago to Birmingham.
JOHN H. ATMORE.
Chairman speaking committee"
The Bryan-Kern club of the Decaturs
are making arrangements for a large
crowd to hear Mr.. Kern here at the
Union station. The train on which Mr..
Kern is to arrive stops in Decatur seven
minutes, according to schedule time, but
an effort will be made to hold the train
here longer II possible.