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The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
Shouting pevours Time.

II the fifty and ninetyminute hur-
rahs are to be a fixed feature OF ma
tional conventions IL will be absolute
ly essential that the people shall con-
tinue to select their presidential can
didates in advance. as they did this
year In both parties; for time does
not permit both the selection OF a
nominee and the prolonged shouting
for him. When this convention learn
ed on Wednesday that the credentials
committee was not ready to report,
II used the unoccupied time In shout
Ing for Bryan, and II did the same on
Thursday night. when waiting for the
platform committee to come In from
their 4s-hour task. The repeated re-
quests for more time gave the impress
sion OF serious and conscientious at
tention TO this feature OF the conven-
tons work. The people having saved
the delegates the task OF picking out
the candidate they have been free TO
give ample time to thorough and
thoughtful formulation OF the partys
principles for this campaign. so that
whatever fits defects, the instrument
for this year can be put down as
something more than Is perfunctory
and empty string OF phrases. The
committee appeared TO have toiled
upon this announcement with an
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10

earnest desire TO give the candidate
a definite, clear-cut enunciation OF
progressive policies In entire conson-
ance with the vital reforms he has ad-
vocated before the country. II rings
as true for the square deal as any OF
the reform professions OF the Repub-
lican platform and embodies group
OF vital reforms which the president
of the United States has repeatedly
urged and which his party passed over
entirely in It's platform making In
the expulsion OF undesirables from the
party and In pronouncing for measures
that will go far to restore TO the peo-
pie the rights which privileged inter
ests have wrested from them. the Dem
yer convention has given It's standard
bearer and its cauipaigners n decided
for a fight upon the ques-
tion OF continuing genuine reform. II
has saved them the embarrassment OF
apologizlng for predatory rich within
their own ranks and has spared them
the awkward necessity OF assuring the
people that their pretensions are real.
ly better than their platform. BY its
explicitness on these things. the Dem
ocratic announcement cuts of all
hope OF support from criminal corpor-
ations. It's appeal is to the produc.
ers and for the protection OF honest
property only. and It's challenge TO
Mr.. Taft Ii TO say which OF the two
opposing elements whose support he
is seeking he proposes to serve.
IL was nearly midnight when the
resolutions committee fled Ia and
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
VENEZUELA BOOZE
FAILS TO SCARE
WITHDRAWAL OF CHARGE DAT
FARES WILL NOT INTER
RUPT TRADE.

WASHINGTON. July l0.--No trou-
BILE with Venezuela is looked for as a
result OF the withdrawal yesterday OF
Senior Veloz Goiticoa, Venezuelan
charge d'afaires. here, although com
bined with the withdrawal OF Charge
Sleeper In Venezuela. there is a com
plete rupture OF diplomatic relations.
Trade with Venezuela will continue
az usual M the consuls have not been
withdrawn by either country The sit
uation much resembles the rupture
between France and Venezuela. when
both legations were closed. but trade
went on with the consuls remaining
AZ before. IL is probable that TINS
trouble will soon be- smoothed over
and there viii be no war for the pres
ent. at least.
The reason for the withdrawal OF
the American legation at Caracas
arose from the persistent refusal OK
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10

marched right through the nominating
speech for Judge Gray. IL was the
morning OF another day when the re-
port was read and the convention had
given its approving cheers. II was
Friday-Friday for nominating day!
The congressional trick OF tying the
hands of the clock to midnight's molly
hour couldn't lay the superstition. But
what did II matter with destiny In
charge? The thing that was inevitable
before the first delegate turned his
face toward Denver was made an ac-
complished fact as the morning light
was creeping over the crest OF the
eastern hills Thus another record
was broken by the 'unconquerable
son" All day and far into the night
the voice OF the west had been speak
ing OF better day coming for the oft,
defeated Democracy
Was the Nebraskan's nomination at
the hour OF dawn a prefigurement?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
ACTOR LOSES HAT
AND LAW SUIT

A swell Panama hat. literally be-
daubed with paint, was an exhibit In
Justice Teagap's court Friday morn
ing. where William A. Goldsmith.
vaudeville actor. brought suit to re-
cover $1,000 from Peter Geess,
Greek shoe sinner with place of
business near the Metropole hotel
Goldsmith"was about TO enter Geess'
establishment, and In 80 doing passed
under ladder on which painter
was at work He passed under the
ladder just as big daub OF paint fell.
and naturally II fell with splash on
the $l2 Panama Goldsmith was not.
and lost no time In demanding pay
ment. The Greek refused to settle
and the suit followed. The defendant
easily proved that he had nothing 20
do with the painting. which had been
let by contract by the landlord, and
the suit wa sdismissed. Goldsmith
was so angry at that turn OF affairs
that he stalked out OF the court room.
leaving his costly hat behind
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
UNCOMFORTABLE SON
OF NEBRASKA BREAKS
ONE MORE RECORD
IN POLITICS
tCont,nued from First PaseJ


ing. The irreconciled OF the Democ-
racy say at once. Bryan mania In
its most violent stages" The Repub-
lican onlookers sniff and say, Stage
business simply. all machinery" which
il an admission that the Democracy
leads In dramatics and az convention
mechanicians; at all events, In view
OF the sorry comparison the Republi-
cans made AS noise manufacturers at
Chicago.
Finally come, the great cloud OF
Bryanites and exclalm, Behold how
the people acclaim him above any
other nominee who ever made a. ma
tional convention howl" This is the
Official and only authorized version OF
an hour and halfs pandemonioum for
the Nebraskan on Wednesday and an
other hour OF ear-splitting vocalistics
on Thursday The Republican news
paper writer's see sure defeat for the
Democrats In the stolid silence OF
New York, Minnesota, New Jersey.
Delaware and Georgia In the midst
OF all this fevered action and long
sustained delirium OF noise; but IL the
enthusiasm is of the mimic sort sole
ly. mechanical and meaningless. what
portent Of disaster can there possibly
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10

be In the non.partlcipation OF these
half dozen states in the hourlong dem
onstrations for the Nebraskan?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
BAND MASTER IN
FIGHT WITH A
BURGLAR
HERMAN BRuECkNER AND NIGHT
MARAUDER HAVE 1T OUT, BUT
FORMERS TROUSERS AND COIN.

Herman w. Brueckner. director OF
Brueckner's band, which provides
music at Belle Isle and the other city
parks during the summer, engaged In
desperate encounter with burglar
In his home. No. 1856 East Grand
Boulevard. about o'clock Friday
morning. and though Mrs Brueckner
came TO his assistance with a huge
club the intruder got away with the
trousers 10 Mr.. Brueckners uniform,
containing $50, coat containing 70,
The property OF Mrs. Brueckner. and
another pair OF trousers.
Mr. Brueckner, who occupies room
on the second floor. just at the head
W the front stairway. was awakened
by the presence OF the man. although
the latter had taken the precaution TO
remove his shoes.
lis that you, mammal" he asked,
thinking II was. his wife.
There was no answer and a mo-
ment later Mr. Brueckner saw the out
line OF a mans form dart through the
open doorway and down the stairs.
The head OF the house was out OF
bed In one bound. Half way down the
stairs he caught the fellow and crap
pied with him. A fierce struggle en-.
sued, the burglar lighting desperately
To free himself and Brueckner striy-
ing with all his strength TO retain
his grip. The thief gave sudden
lunge forward. pulling Mr.. Brueckner
after him and throwing him with con
siderable force against the sharp COZ
ner OF a post al "A turn in the stairs.
Though painfully hurt, he chung game
,y 10 the captive but the latter slowly
worked his way 10 the open parlor
window, which he had entered With
a final effort, he broke away from his
captor and bounded over the sill with
the musicians clothes, which he lad
taken from the bedroom, clutched
tightly In his arms. Mr.. Brueckner
managed TO get hold OF vest and
wrenched II away. but the vest con-
,sined nothing of value.
Just as the thief was clearing the
window sill. Mrs. Brueckner appeared
with an immense club which the fam
lily kept in the house for purposes or
protection. She made a swipe at the
disappearing figure, but missed. Mr..
Brueckner was on the point OF CLIMB
Ing through the window 10 give chase,
but recalled that he was attired only
III his night robe and desisted.
Mr.. Brueckner considers that he
was fortunate In that the thief Sc
cured only $50 and his clothes. He
had a large sum OF money In draw
or In his desk, and II the intruder
had had more time he probably would
have made big hall. Mr.. Brueckner
says he recognized the Fellow as one
who begged for money at his door
few days ago and was refused. and
It Is believed that the begging stunt
was stall" 10 enable him TO size up
the place and get the lay OF the rooms.
lie was about 25 years old and or
medium height The police have
good description OF him.
The burglars shoes were found be-
side the barlow window. where he had
left them on entering. and may fur
uish a good clue TO his identity.
Mr. Brueckner is very prominent In
musical circles. He Is musical direct
or for the Harmonic society and also
teaches the violin. The injury TO his
side. though painful. is not serious.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
CONSIDER HEMENWAY
FOR CHICAGO OFFICE

HOT SPRINGS, Va. July lot is
reported that Senator Hemenway, Of
Indiana Is being seriously considered
for manager Of the Chicago office OF
the Republican national committee.
The senator was here Wednesday.
when Frank Hitchcock was named az
chairman by the subcommittee, and
he stayed over a day. MIR. Hitchcock
had a talk with him and the situation
in the west was discussed.
Senator Hemenway Is a politician
all through and Is familiar with ev-
cry turn in the political situation IN
the west.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
FIRE DAMAGES BLOCK
IN ALPENA, MICH.

ALPENA, Mich. July 10.-An early
morning fire damaged the Blackburn
block to the extent OF $4,000. The
building was fully insured.
Three families living up stairs wero
driven out in hurry. Known losses
are as follows: G. G. Hall. bicycles,
$1,000; insurance $1,000. Henry Bee
be. wooden building. $1,000 and John
l.. Dunlop, secondhand goods. $1,000;
neither insured.
cid" Burton's livery stable was
saved and all the horses and vehicles
were removed. The tenants lost all
their furniture. There was no insur.
ance on II.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
PAINTER WANTS $4,000
FOR A STIFF LEG

James Harrigan. painter. filed suit
against the Michigan Central railroad
In circuit court Friday morning. claim
ing $4,000 damages During August.
1907. Harrigan was engaged In
PAINTING on the company's shops on
ilvernoisave. when one OF the large
doors. through which engines pass.
swung against his ladder. causing him
To fall % feet. lie sustained tract
ured knee cap. which caused his leg
10 stiffen and become almost useless
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
WARNER HAS COMPLAINT
AGAINST PROSECUTOR

Jasper G.. Gates. attorney for the
committee OF 100. has received from
Governors Secretary LOOMS at Ian.
sing formal notification that the
charges against Prosecutor Yerkcs
have been duly received and will be
looked into on the governors return.
The charges were sent In a regis
tered letter,
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
LUSITANIA IN MOTHER
RECORD: REGULAR HABIT

NEW YORK. July l0.-with every
record OF the sea smashed the great
Cunarder Lusitania. reached New
York this morning. anchoring on
quarantine at % o'clock
She left Liverpool July and
Queenstown July ). -Four records In
all were captured Her time OF pass
age was four days 10 hours and 80
minutes 81 minutes faster than the
nrnNinns rocOrd.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10

Venezuela TO give redress for the gov
ernmental action by which all Ameri-
can interests in Venezuela were eth
or destroyed or con1scated. or TO sub
NIT the claims OF American citizens to
arbitration.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10

family there modest
silk dark shades and unhn
shed worstds The these tailored matches the
o hi gone
Regular slender
suit Tor who is sixeetwo and weighs 22 lbs
Read the headline
The closely
please Will accep this a invitation do so?
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
A Great Clearing Sale of WOmen'S and Misses
Dresses

Saturday morning we will place on sale
fully 500 Jumper Dresses in all sizes and
styles for women and misses, at choice for
S295. These have just been marked down
from S3o5 and $500. Made of fine Lawns,
Manchester Percales and Ducks. in beautiful
plaids, linen checks, coin and polka dots and
diamond patterns. Dozens OF different styles,
high and low neck effects, trimmed with
piping. embroidery or straps. Full plated
skirts. Sizes IA, 10, I8 and 20 years for misses
and "a to AZ for women. Your choice OF the
entire assortment Saturday for $2.o5. Posi-
lively the greatest values ever offered in the
line of wash dresses.
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10

p b. Clothing and know good
interesting you're going be able
buy $S tried f. q b.
Clothing will be the chance
The height of this
distinctive touches the the cuffs the sleeves and the
above the ordinary Mostly
double We beauty
fabrics There olive pad
The Detroit times. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1903-1920, 1908-07-10
Bishop Potter Weaker.

COOPERSTOwN. N. Y, July 10
Bishop Potter Is perceptibly weaker
this morning and while In no great
pain his condition is considered crit
ioal
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-07-31
1 IEuTEMnf:. Had SIZE TH.4c.
Western Colonel an Easy rdark fer
gambling Shark,

n lieutenant attached to one Of the
eastern forts gained a reputation for
his unlimited betting ON the slightest
provocatioI. 1t was but a short time
before he had nearly cleaned out all
the members OF the company to which
he was attached. 1t was therefore
with some relief that the members ana
ofhcerS saw him transferred to Kan
sas. But the day before his arrival
The colonel of the eastern fort wrote
co his friend, the colonel of the Kan.
sas Tort, CT the reputation and sharp.
ness of the betting lieutenant, so that
the western contingent i were fully
aware of what was coming. Upon the
day of his arrival he was cordially
greeted, and the colonel remarked:
l understand you have some what of a
reputation for betting in the east"
The lieutenant tried to belittle the
statement. but as the colonel got in
sistent for details, the lieutenant said:
III bet you $50 that you have got
something on your back" The col.
onel denied having anything on his
oack except his uniform. The Iieuten-
ant said: "Pll bet you $50 you have
eol TWO Dig red spots on your back
near your shoulder blade" The col.
onel took him up quickly. The money
was put in the hands of brother Off
Ger. The lieutenant said that the
colonel should strip to prove that he
was the winner, so off came the uni
form even to the shirt There was
nothing on the colonel's back, and 50
the bet was lost by the lieutenant, who
remarked: We'll, 1 lost that some
how" The colonel~was tickled not a
little, and the same night wrote his
eastern colonel friend of the circum.
stance. Much was his surprise with
In the week to receive a brief letter
somewhat as follows: Dear Colonel:
That - scamp OF a lieutenant bet me
$3.50 the day he left that he would
have the shirt off your back before he
~a-s at the fort "a hours"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-07-31
COULD NOT BE DlsHEARTENpn.
One Mans Philosophy Rose Superior
to All AffiietloH0.

Browns chcerfulness Was a source of
wonder and admiration to his friends.
Either his religion or his philosophy
taught him to accept everything as a
wise dispensation. But then he had
large share Of worldly goods, his
friends argued, and nothing but adver.
sity would shake his faith. ..'..
Therefore, when a promising crop
was washed away By 4 food the neigh.
bors were mH:a astonshed to hear
aim say: ITS Ill for the best. I was
blest with an overabundance last
year."
In the winter his house was burned
20 the ground. To his neighbors" so
hc'tationt he calmly responded: "The
house never suited us anyway, 30 1t
Is all for the best" ....
Other calamities betel Brown, but
still he refused tn be dsheartened.
The climax came when he, was in q
railroad accident. Both feet were 80
badly crushed that amputation was
necessary.
Sympathetic friends gathered from
all quarters. They dreaded to hear
the lamentations they we're sure would
greet them, for even Brown could
hardly be expected to pass this lightly
by. !.
Guess you are pretty well dis.
co"raged, aren't you, with both feet
cut OFF," ventured some one. "Do you
think this is all for the best?".
But Brown nodded his head, smiling
wanly, and said:
They were always cold, anyway
Ladies' Home Journal 'Ht y"
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-07-31

We have smaller ranches, ranging from
$4,000 up, in price.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-07-31
Always Man ~ Determination,

Herr DernberG OF the German colo.
NAL office in the early days Of his
career served an apprenticeship with
New York banking house and at that
time made many acquaintances in
Wall street. 1t is said of him that he
was one Of only two or three out OF
an office force Of so who reported for
duty the day Of the great blizzard 10
years ago. This was suggestive of the
determination which helped him much
In his later life on advancing him %
his present position, to which he was
named by The German emperor for the
purpose Of reducing 10 order the chaos
which had existed in the administra.
tion OF the German colonies
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-07-31
ANYTHING FOR "slR wALrgRn
instance Of the Popularity Of Great
Scottish Author.

There Is testimony to Sir Walter
SCOTS popularity with all classes in
the "Burford Papers," chronicle Of
former days and doings in England
and Scotland.
In 1881 Scott was invited to a break.
fast at an Edinburgh house. He was
40 pleased with the Yarmouth bloat.
ers that were served piping hot,
that one of the feminine guests went
to the market the next day to order
some for him, to be sent to Sussex
place, where he was staying.
Il don't send so far" said the fish.
monger.
Il am sorry said the lady. "The
order was for Sir Walter Scott"
The rough fishmonger started back.
then pushed forward to the lady
through his piles of fish
For Sir Walter Scott, did you say.
madam? Sir Walter Scott? Bless my
soul, he shall have them directly II
have tc carry them myself! Sir Wal.
ter Scott! They shall be with him
tonight then Dausing, mo, not to-
night; for tomorrow morning a fresh
cargo comes In, and he shall lave
them for his breakfast. Sir Walter
Scott!-'Yonth's Companion.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-07-31
DISTRICT NO. 2.

hlko--Courtroom. Inspectors: L. E:
Morgan, I. T. Harris, c. E. Mayors
Carlin-Schoolhouse. Inspectors: G.
Mcintosh, James Rutledge, j. A. Bielar.
Lamoille-Mercantile Co. s Store. In
spectors: Ed Lytton, Frank McDer-
mott, j. E. Myers.
Halleck-Hotel. Inspectors: B. w.
Woolverton, John Nc Dermott, Andrew
Nc Dermott.
Railroad d-Schoolhouse. Inspectors:
Hugh Martin, VIM. Anderson.
DISTRICT NO. 3
South Fork I. O. G. Il. Hall. In
spectors: A. NJ Griswold, James
Crane, Archie Clayton.
Mound Valley-Store. Inspectors:
Ed. Carville, Chas Toyn, Sr., John
Riordan.
n-Schoolhouse. Inspec-
tors; Max Arnhold, H. H. Porch, Pete
Holm.
DISTRICT No. a
Starr Valley-Store. Inspectors: Ben
Armstrong, w. W. Weathers, J. w
Truett
Fort Halleck- k-Schoolhouse. Inspec-
tors: Thos. McDermott, Bert Nc
Namara
North Ruby-Schoolhouse Inspec-
tors: w. S. Griswold, I. P. Woolver-
ton, Henry Krenka.
Ruby Valley-Wines' Store Inspec.
tors: Oren Vaughn, Jos. w. Smith,
w. g. Greathouse.
Observation-Disclosures Inspectors:
j. Phalan, Dick Stratton, G. w. Kirk
patrick
DISTRICT NO. 5.
Wells-Goble's Store. Inspectors:
A. w. Goble, P. S. Triplett, James
Curd.
Cobre-Spencer's Store Inspectors
w. R. Probert,
Tecoma-Hotel. Inspectors: Fred
Hoppe, N. s. jackson,
Clover Valley-Clover Valley Hall.
Inspectors: Nick Schoer, H. A. Agee,
Ernest Wood. .,-.-.....- .-..... .g..-:-..,.
Sprucemont-BOarding House. In
spectOrs: Robert Hartley, Harvey Shell
ton
I Observation-Disclosures Hotel. Inspec-
tors: Tom Lewis, Lou Ki1lion, C. Carson.
Contact-Reed's Boarding House., In
spectors: All Cure, John Reed, I. A.
Dwight.
ONeil-ONeiPs Inspectors: VIII
Gilmer, w. P. Hellesley, Mr.. Douglas
DISTRICT NO.
North -Schoolhouse. Inspec-
tors: w. E. Johnson, G. H. Nuckols.
George Blundell.
Island Mountain-Hardma Store.
Inspectors: NJ. j. Fitzgerald, H. J.
Kieth, ..- ....
Welland - Wellands. Inspectors:
Alex Weiland, Robert Tucker,
Bryan - Joe Taylor's. Inspectors
s. Bieroth, c. G.. Winter, Newt Mahan
By Order of the Committee.
JOHN HENDERSON,
e. E. GAME. Chairman
Secretary. ...a...
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1908-07-31

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down and balance on time.
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