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The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
citv pIannins in Amsriea.

We are prone to speak of city plan
ming as If it were something new. and
in a way something particularly
American. 1t is true it has reached
wider vogue in a shorter time in this
country than in any other, but as far
back as 1866 Sir Christopher Wren
prepared a plan for the city of Lon
don after the great fire. 1t was never
carried out, although some of his rec
concentrations are now being executed
under the progressive policy of the
modern county council. In our own
country, L'Enfant, over a century ago,
prepared plan not only for our capi-
tai city, but also for Buffalo, both or
which have been adhered to in the
main points. Detroit followed Len
fant's ideas, although he did not pre-
pare the plans. These cities represent
deliberate, comprehensive planning
from the beginning. Like Dalny in far
away Siberia, they were developed
along previously determined lines; but
such instances are possible only in
new countries, and are exceptional
even there. The Chicago, Cleveland,
New York and San Francisco plans
represent an entirely different phase
Of deliberate and comprehensive plan
ming. They are more like the king
made cities of St Petersburg and
Madrid, or the more recent emperor
made Paris. They grew up along lines
of least resistance, writes Clinton r.
Woodruff in the Atlantic, and in obedi-
ence to immediate needs with practi-
cally little thought of the future and
none of the aesthetic side. Then came
a period of awakening to civic con-
sciousness and pride, leading to dis
satisfaction with existing conditions,
and then an earnest desire for i'm
proyempnt
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
GENERAL NEWS.

Elaborate plans were made for July
% in Cincinnati, when w. H. Taft
will be formally notified of his nomi-
nation for president by the Republi-
cans.
Robert Roman tried to hold up g fast
mail train on the Great Northern road
in Idaho, but was shot by the conduc-
tor and captured.
The will of Grover Cleveland. pro-
bated at Princeton, did not disclose the
size of the estate, nearly all of which
was left to Mrs. Cleveland
The roof of an unfinished house in
st. Petersburg collapsed, ten workmen
being killed and 40 injured.
Loot valued at $4,000 was secured
by safeblowers, who drilled their way
through 20-inch brick wall into the
Offices of the Diamond Point Pen COM
pany in New York.
A fire that threatened to sweep over
much of Coney Island burned several
hotels and other structures, the loss
being $150,000.
Three military prisoners serving
from ~ to 21a years for desertion, es-
capped from the prison at Fort Hamil-
ton by saving off some of the bars.
Count Boni de Castellane, whose
former wife was married in London
TO Prince Helie de Sagan, the counts
cousin, has opened what promises to
oe sensational legal battle for the
possession of his three children, the
offspring of his marriage with Miss
Anna Gould.
Emil Sandoza, welI-known stock
man of Pine Creek, Neb., was killed
by F. E. Newman, hired man on a
neighboring ranch.
The printers strike started in the
job Offices of Hartford, Conn, Septem-
ber IA, 1905, was ended because the
strike benefits ceased.
The fisheries question between the
United States and Canada will be sub.
nitted to The Hague tribunal
One man was Filled, woman fatal.
ly injured cad damage amounting to
$4,000 wsA done at Monongahela, Pa.
when boiler In the waterworks plant
exploded
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
The ChiId's Eioht.

Play is the child's right. Without 1t
he will not get his physical growth or
even his due share of mental sprightli-
ness. Play develops every muscle,
teaches many lessons not otherwise
taught How can a city prosper with
out planning for play? The child was
almost forgotten when New York was
built. He is ruled out of many apart
ment houses. For him the street is full
of dangers. Ice wagons. trolley cars,
savage dogs at large, more insidious
dangers that lurk in the shadows, all
are against him. He plays because it
is the law of his being, but at what a
risk! No use of money can bring a
larger civic return than the fitting up
of vacant lots as Fairgrounds and pro-
wiling them with competent supervi
sion, declares the New York World
Owners of lots will generally be glad
Money is needed. cot usually for rent,
but for maintenance apparatus and
supervision. Let anyone who doubts
that such Fairgrounds will be useful
take a look any fair afternoon at the
dusty paradise of children in Seward
park. Chicago is far ahead of New
York in providing Fairgrounds for
children. London has lessons for us.
The sleepiest old village in the land is
Infinitely better supplied with the most
important next to food and clothing
and shelter, of chidrens needs. 1t is
time for New York TO do justice to the
child.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

A project which may have impor-
tant results is to be undertaken in
Boston, says tAe Herald of that city.
The high school of commerce of that
city is about to send party of stu
dents to Brazil to study commercial
relations and trade conditions in the
southern country. The Brazilian gov
ernment with fine courtesy, has made
arrangements by which these pupils
may have free transportation over GER
tain steamers and Brazilian railways
and a reduced rate over other roads
In effect, this is offering the visitors
every facility for getting about with
ease and at moderate cost and for
readily acquiring the knowledge Of
which the students are in search.
Moreover, the facts indicate the Brazil
lans' readiness to meet our people in
trade and TO do everything possible to
encourage the development of com
Merce between he sections.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
PERSONAL,

Charles e. Brown. 35 years of age,
socially and professionally, was ar
rested by secret service agents on the
charge of counterfeiting. An elaborate
outfit was found in the cellar of his
residence.
James S. Sherman, Republican vice
presidential candidate, announced that
he would retire from the Republican
congressional committee, Of which he
is chairman.
Thomas E. Watson was formally
notified of his nomination for presi-
dent by the Populists of the United
States at mass meeting in Atlanta,
Ga.
Gov. Sanders of Louisiana decided
to appoint permanent state board
of arbitration to handle labor trod-
bles.
William L. Wilson, who embeZZled
more than $4,000 of the funds of the
United States Home Protectors Fra
ternity of Port Huron, Mich, was SEN
fenced to the penitentiary.
The president accepted the resig-
nation of Judge William Lochren,
Judge of the United States court for
the district of Minnesota at st. Paul.
and appointed M. D. Purdy, assistant
to the attorney general, to the va
cancy.
Charged with disorderly conduct in
masquerading for nine years as man,
Mrs. August Sieb, 36 years old, of
New York, was sentenced to the work
house for five days.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
Seconding Speeches.


The worthless material of to-day
may be the ore of tomorrow. There
is no scientific definition of an ore; en-
ore is simply material which by pres
ent methods can be utilized with profit.
Methods may change from year to
year, while iron ore supplies are a
question of centuries. New discover
les likewise increase the known sup
plies. Despite the heavy annual drain.
it is probable that in every year the
known workable supplies of iron ore
in the United States have increased,
while the supply Of iron in actual use
has increased rapidly as well. OF all
our natural resources, our iron ores
are the one which can be drawn upon
with greatest impunity, because the
iron remains.-lron Trade Review.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
INDIANA SECURES THE HONOR.
John w. Kern of That State Named
for Vice-President.

Denver. Col.-The building of the
national Democratic ticket, which was
begun at 3:41 o'clock Friday morning,
was completed at $40 o'clock Friday
afternoon with the nomination by ac-
clamation of John w. Kern Of Indiana
for the vice-presidency.
When the meeting was called to or
der at 1:40, the nomination of a can
didate for vice-president was at once
proceeded with. Gov. Thomas of Colo
rado placed in nomination Charles A.
Towre John J. 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 acclamation, 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.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
In a Bad Way.

Gen. Langlois, distinguished officer
of the French army, has aroused much
uneasiness among his countrymen by
asserting that the morale and dis
cipline of the military forces of France
are in an alarming state of degenera-
tion. All the military enthusiasm Of
Napoleon's day, he remarks, has evap-
Grated, patriotism is rapidly becoming
thing of the past and the military
organization Of the republic, once so
removed from sordid influences, is con-
troIled, even in tie minutest details,
by politics and politicians. Promo,
tions, furloughs, permits to men in the
lowest ranks of the army to marry,
says Gen. Langlois, are all subject to
the control of civil magistrates in each
prefecture, the results being complete
anarchy anG disorganization in the
army,
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

convention should be managed. broke
in with cries of "Vote!" "Vote!"
When quiet was restored, the chair
recognized Mr.. James of the commit
tee sent to ascertain the probability of
an early report from the committee
on resolutions. Mr.. James reported
that the committee would not be ready
to report before midnight. He then
made a motion that the rules be sus-
pended and that the nominating
speeches for presidential candidates
be made, with the understanding, how
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 we're declared by the chair to be
suspended, and nominations to be in
order.
Nominations Called For.
1.-The secretary will now proceed to
call the roll of states for nominations
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
no mistake in nominating the right
man." he said, Alabama yields to
Nebraska"
Il. ]. 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.
Biz Demonstration Starts.
Mr.. Dunn brought out the name OF
William 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,
ised 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
siEce 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.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

John Worth Kern was born in How
ard county, Indiana, December 20,
lS49. He graduated from the Univer-
sity of Michigan in 1869 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 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 years
later-in 1904-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.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
BRYAN AND KERN IS
DEMOCRATIC TICKET
Delegates to the Denver Convention
Complete Their Task
Scenes of Tremendous Enthusiasm When Name of Ne
broskan Is Presented-.John Worth Kern of
Indiana Choice for Vice President.

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 2S minutes of the
DAY before, marked the cheering and
tumult, but the densely, overcrowded
auditorium made the confusion worse
confounded.
Nobody had any respect for the
rights of anybody else. Everybody
was there to see the spectacle, If not
TO take part in 1t, and those not able
to look out for themselves were
trampled upon.
Gov. John A. Johnson of Minnesota
and Judge George Gray of Delaware
we're placed in nomination along with
Bryan. Small as was the following
C. 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. MIR.
Handy felt how sadly he vas 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 characteristic Bryan demon
stration, lasting more than an hour
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.
The galleries took up the cry, so
that at the conclusion Of Mr.. Ham
mond's rather brief but forcibl2 speech
a demonstration was set on foot which
by careful nursing was made to last
25 minutes, or about a third the time
devoted to Mr.. Bryan. whereas every
one knew that the Minnesota man
would not have onetenth as many
votes as his Nebraska rival.
Seconding Speeches.
Scconding 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.
fAnse of Bryan against attacks brand
Ing him as Socialist AT the con-
clusion of his remarks, which were not
in accord with the spirit of the con.
vention, Permanent Chairman Clayton,
who at the day session has superseded
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
New Cartridge Belts Being Tested.

Walking day and night, without a
single stop, dummy soldier is taking
100000 steps every "a hours in an en-
durance test to determine the life of
several new cartridge belts which are
under consideration by the board of
ordnance and fertilization of the CT
my. The dummy's tour of duty is at
the Rock Island Qll.) arsenal. The
dummy is the size Of an average SOL
dier. BY a special mechanical appar-
atus it is made TO walk, with the guild
ance Of wire cable, as though on SEN
tinel duty, in a circle in one end of the
hall. The mechanism is such as to
give the dummy the same motion as
would be experienced by the average
soldier in walking. About the waist
of the figure are strapped the various
belts. one at time, which are being
tested
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
OOOOOOOOOOCOS COSOCSNJOOOOSNSO
NEWSNOTES|
FOR THE
BUSY MAN
Most Important Happen"
ings of the World
Told in Brief.
CONVENTION NOTES.


The Democratic national convention
at Denver concluded it's labor by the
nomination of John Worth Kern of In
diana for vice-president. The nomina-
ton was made by acclamation.
Charles A. Towne, Archibald Mcneil
and Clark Howell, whose names had
been presented, withdrew before a
ballot was reached.
Mr.. Taft and Chairman Hitchcock
and Treasurer Sheldon of the Repub-
lican national committee declared that
publicity of campaign funds would be
observed strictly by the Republicans.
For the third time, William Jen-
nings Bryan was nominated for the
presidency by the Democrats. Only
one ballot was needed in the Denver
convention to reach this result, which
came after a day and night Of tumultu'
GUS enthusiasm and wild disorder
Gov. Johnson of Minnesota and Judge
Gray of Delaware also were put in
nomination. Before balloting the con
vention unanimously adopted the plat
form.
Two sessions were held the second
day of the Democratic national conven-
ton, but little was accomplished. In
the afternoon there was a remarkable
Bryan demonstration, the cheering
lasting one hour and 10 minutes. In
the evening, after several speeches,
the credentials committee reported,
unseating eight of the Guffey Pennsyl-
vania delegates. A minority report
was made and after an acrimonious de-
bate was rejected by a vote of 615 to
387. The majority report was adopted
by viva voce vote.
The second days session of the
Democratic National convention at
Denver was presided over by Con-
gressman H. D. Clayton Of Alabama,
the permanent chairman, who dellV-
cred an able address. The committee
on platform, with Gov. Haskell OF
Oklahoma as chairman, heard argu-
ments in favor of many planks and an
nounced that it could not report until
the third day. The committee on cre-
dentials heard contests from five
states and the District of Columbia.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

Denver, Colin the early morning
Eours of Friday William Jennings
Bryan was nominated for the presi-
Cency by the Democratic national con
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 anu
singing.
The nomination was made unani-
nous.
The vote hY states follows:
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

Hetty Green has moved into rooms
that cost her SIS a day. For a time
doubtless she pondered over it, won
oering if SIS wasn't all the money
there was in the world but on looking
at her bank account she came to the
conclusion that it wasn't. Hetty must
be doing this as a means of self.pun-
ishment for something she has done,
since it must give her a pain every
moment she stays I'm her expensive
quarters.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

did you enjoy your visit to Wash.
ington while congress was in session -
YES" answered the young woman,
"but was little disappointed to find
that they did not have their names
printed ON their collars and shirt.
fronts as they do in most of the pic
lures Of them that 4 have seen pub
lishsd."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

The steepest railway in the world,
with a grade of 70 per cent. at its up.
per end and an average grade of &C
per cent, is the Virglbahn cable up the
side of mountain in southern Tyrol,
Austria. The length of the line is 945
feet. The cars seat so passengers
each. The road and equipment cost
100000.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
OF Two Evils.

"Renedict's wife cal1e for him at
the club last night" said Galley.
Wasn't that humiliating?"
"Well," replied Owlett, 81 don't
know whether it's worse for your wiSa
to come for you at the club or go To-.
You after yol've got home from the
club."-Philadelphia Press.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
Monarch's Life Heavily Insured.

King Edward VII is the most heav-
lily insured man alive. On The same
principle, j. Pierpont Mo.gan's life
was not long ago extensively insured
at Lloyd's by a number of stock com
panies which were threatened wit.
loss in the event Of his death. This in
surance has since been allowed to
lapse.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

The Princeton senior class having
expressed a preference for blue eyes
in women it is now up to the Yale
senior class to express a preference
for yellow ones. And both classes
would probably admit that a touch OF
crimson in the cheeks is eminently
desirable.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
Clock Is Stopped.

Leading up to the nomination We're
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 12 O'Clock midnight the conven'
tion clock was stopped. so that CON
structively the nomination Of Bryan
would take place at Thursdays ses-
sion of the convention. Will the Fri
cay hoodoo be overcome by this tech
meal evasion? is a question that was
in the minds of enthusiastic Bryan
Democrats, as they wended 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-
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

The Flemish population of Belgium
is very careful to preserve its lam
guage and racial identity. Its repre-
sentatives in the bilingual parliament
of that country seem indeed to be al
most exorbitant in their claims for
their native tongue.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16
Island Made Naval Post.

The British naval authorities have
girdled the Isle of Wight with a tele-
phonic service, the Needles, the wire
less telegraphy station at Culver
Cliff and other points having been put
in direct communication with the sig
nal station at Portland dockyard.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

To meet the deficit in the budget
the French minister of finance sus.
gests the doubling Of absinthe. This
taxing of the green peril" will. It is
thought. Ge popular, the ministe: an.
ticipates that IT. W., bring him III
s. G00,V.t.
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

Something more than quiet hunor
is in this paragraph printed at the end
Of the Edmonton opera house regula-
tions by Manager Brandon: ANY old
ladies afraid of taking cold may keep
on their hats or bonnets."
The Greenville journal. [volume] (Greenville, Ohio) 1850-1918, 1908-07-16

1t restores ones confidence in hui
man nature to read those political
speeches and see all the noble virtues
the speakers plead guilty to possess.
Ing.