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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

W. Chairman James. putting the mo-
ton did not state that part of it
limiting the seconding speeches to
two and the motion as adopted was
in accordance with his statement AMI
limited the speeches in time.
Acting Chairman James directed
the call of States to proceed.
Chairman Clayton, who now re-
sumed the chair, recognized L. Irving
Handy, of Delaware, who explained
that the Discrimination of Judge Gray
to accept second place did not grow
out of any feeling of resentment be-
cause another man had been nomi-
mated for President. Mr.. Handy then
read the following telegram:
do not, under any circumstances
allow my name to be presented for
Vice Presidential nomination, as
would under no circumstances accept
the same If nominated"
When Mr.. Handy had concluded,
Chairman Clayton created surprise
by announcing the recognition of Mr..
Towne,
''It has become abundantly appar
ent what is the desire of this con-
vention as to IT'S Vice Presidential
nominee" said Mr.. Towne after a
wave of greeting applause had sub
sided; "and desire, while earnestly
thanking the friends who have COM
plimented me by placing my name
before you, to release you from its
further consideration and leave you
free to vote for that splendid old
Democratic war horse from Indiana
John w. Kern
Mr.. Towne concluded by pledging
his loyal support to Bryan and Kern.
Nebaska, which had been passed,
had been forgotten by the clerk
asked that it be called, and then
seconded Kern.
Gentlemen of the convention,
said Mr.. James. of Kentucky, who
was again in the chair, you have
heard the motion. Are you ready
for the question:"
Question" Question! came
from all parts of the hall. Mr..
James stated it, and at 4.05 P. M.
a roar of ayes made John w. Kern,
of Indiana. the nominee for Vice
President of the Democratic party.
Another motion that was adopted
with a cheer appointed Mr.. Clayton
chairman of the committee appointed
to notify Mr.. Bryan of his nomina-
ton, and Mr. Bell chairman of the
committee selected to notify Mr..
Kern.
Ollie James made the motion to
adjourn sine die at 4.23 P. NJ, and
1t was adopted
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
To Improve Dorchester Bank.

Cambridge Especially The direc5
tors of the Dorchester National Bank
of Cambridge, have contracted with
Mr.. J. Benjamin Brown for the erec-!
ton of an addition to their buildingl
at High and Locust Streets, which,
will more than double the size of
the bank. The present buildingi
fronts "a feet ON High Street. Thcl
Addition will front 26 feet on thel
same street and will run back to al
depth exactly equal to that of thel
present building. The old and new,
fronts will be thrown together andi
the interior will be rearranged toI
utilize the entire space. There will
be additional room for the clericali
force, ladies' reception room andl
various conveniences not permitted
before.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

At 1920 P. M, when the demon
STATIONS last cry had died away,
Chairman Clayton directed the sec
rotary to continue calling the roll
of States. Arkansas passed and
California yielded to Oregon. Elk
Senator Gearin, of that State, then
was introduced to second the nomi-
nation of Mr.. Bryan.
Arkansas, which had passed early
in the roll, gave way to North Caro-
lima, and Governor Glenn, of that
State, took the stand to second the
nomination of Bryan.
The crowd grew very impatient
as the speaker continued his address
despite his declaration that he did
not intend to make speech. His
peroration and the name of Mr..
Bryan was entirely lost in the chorus
of cries that was hurled at him.
Fred j. Kern, of Illinois. made q
motion after Governor Glenn had
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

i That all the cheer was not yet
killed in the convention was made
manifest when Mr.. Hammond con-
cluded The loyal sons of the North
Star State responded with a cheer,
and a number of, delegates in Mas
sachusetts and Oklahoma joined. "A
liberal amount of applause came
down from the galleries, but the
noise was but a whisper compared
with the terrific roar of the Bryan
demonstration.
This demonstration lasted "a min
'utes. Then lights were put out in the
hall, while people Kissed the evident
attempt to suppress the demonstra-
ton.
In the dark bands played I'm
Afraid to Go Home in the Dark. !"
Order was restored after "a minutes.
L. Irving Handy nominated Judge
George Gray, whose name was heart
lily cheered.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
STATE ITEMS.

Fire destroyed the large stone
dwelling on the farm of William H.
Armstrong, on Tie Potomac River,
four miles south of townsville. The
fire is believed to have started from
a defective fiue.
: The two-story frame dwelling
owned and occupied by George B.
Hutzell, of Clevelandville, near
Boonsboro, was burned with a por-
ton of it's contents, it is supposed
to have started from defective fiue.
A small barn on the farm of John
H. Haynes, near Locust Grove, Wash
ington County, was destroyed by fire
with several tons of hay, some corn,
harness, etc. The fire is believed to
have been the work of an incendiary.
The large barn, stable, courthouse,
carriage house and ice house on the
farm of MIR. Frank NJ Duvall, at St.,
Margaret's,. Anne Arundle County,
was totally destroyed by fire, together
with their contents. Loss $1,000.
Mr.. Duvall had just finished harvest
ing his hay crop, and this was among
the losses.
The trustees of Annapolis High
School have reappointed the whole
staff of teachers with the exception
of those for the two departments of
Grade 5, Miss Beatrice Wells and Miss
Brennan having resigned. Miss Wells
has secured a position with tho
Stephens School for Girls at German
town, Pa. The principleship, filled
for the last year by Prof. Andrew
English, graduate of Dickinson, was
left vacant.
Mr.. William ]. Boyer, principal of
the public schools at Queenstown, has
been chosen principal of the High
School at fredericksburg.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
PLANKs OF THE PLATFORM.


The platform rejoices at the
increasing signs of an awakening
of conscience throughout the coun-
try. Shall the people rule?" is
declared to be the overshadowing
issue.
Contains a declaration that ex-
perience has proven the necessity
of modification of the present
law relating to injuctions, and we
reiterate the pledge of our ma
tional platforms of 1896 and
1904 in favor of the measure
which passed the United States
Senate in 1896, but which Re-
publican Congress has ever since
refused to enact--relating to con-
tempts in, Federal courts and pro-
viding for trial by jury in cases
of indirect contempt.
Questions of judicial practice
have arisen especially in connec-.
ton with industrial disputes. We
deem that the parties to all judi
cial proceedings should be treat
ed with rigid impartiality and
that 'injunctiOns should not be is
sued in any case in which injunc-
tions would not issue if no in
dustrial dispute were involved.
Condemns Imperialism and de-
clares for freedom of the Philip
pines as soon as possible.
improvements of waterways de-
.clared for.
Immediate revision of the tar
iff; articles in competition with
trust-made goods to be placed on
the free list and material reduc-
ton of the tariff on the necessa-
ries of life.
Income tax declared for.
Enlargement of powers of In
terstate Commerce Commission
over railroads, with physical val
uation, and law to prohibit them
& from engaging in business bring
ing them into competition with
their shippers. and providing for
rate reduction.
Improvement of waterways.
Publicity of campaign contri-
buttons demanded and pledged.
p Roosevelt's alleged use of high
Office to secure Taft's nomination
condemned
Increase, in number of office
holders condemned.
Arbitrary power of Speaker of
the House of Representatives de-,
. nounced.
Adequate navy favored.
Asiatic immigration opposed.
Popular election of Senators
advocated.
National bureau of health ia
vored.
Condemns Republican financial
system and provides for guaran-
tee fund to protect depositors OF
failed banks, with an alternative
of postal savings bank, SO con-
stituted as toAkeep the deposited
money in it's own community.
Republican extravaganza de-
nounced and economy promised
under Democratic administration.
States rights declared for and
Capitalization attacked.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
William Jennings Bryan

should be taken until after the re-
port of the committee had been re-
ceived.
The motion was adopted and the
rules were declared by the Chair to
be suspended, and nominations to be
in order.
Nominating Speeches Begin.
THE Secretary will now proceed
to call the roll of States for nomi-
nations for the Office of President of
the United States,' shouted Chair
man Clayton.
Alabama" called he 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"
II. j. Dunn, of Omaha, will speak
for the Nebraska delegation an
nounced the chairman of that State.
while the cheering which followed
the first statement from Alabama
continued undated.
Storm Breaks Loose.
When Mr.. Dunn declared that his
candidate was the choice of the mill
tant Democracy of the country, the
flags were tossed aloft and roar
of applause swept through the hall.
While the cheering was at its height
white dove was let loose from the
gallery, and it few across the con-
vention hall, while the delegates
hailed 1t with great enthusiasm and
cheered as long as it was in sight.
Mr.. Dunn brught out the name
of William Jennings Bryan" with in
tense dramatic force and the re-
Spouse from the great throng was
electric. The delegates sprang up,
the galleries followed suit, and the
demonstration was under way in a
manner that for the time being at
least promised to rival yesterdays
exhibition of enthusiasm
After 80 minutes of the demon
stration the pounding of Chairman
Clayton's immense gavel could be
heard above the roar of the crowd.
At first, however, 1t seemed only to
serve as an incentive to greater out
pouring of what seemed to be an
inexhaustible supply of Bryan cheers.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

I'd and controlled by public law.
Former questioning of che decision
Of bare majority. of the Supreme
Court in the income tax case cannot
now be heard, because of the greater
noise of the vehement and embroider-
ed denunciation of judges and jul
dicial acts chat have shocked the
country. A demand for revision OF
the tariff is no longer threat to de-
stroy our industrial system. Trusts
are not to be tolerated even by the
Republican party. We need not now
enlarge on the list of Republican adj
missions and promises for election
purposes only. The Republican party
has made marked progress in prom
ises to the people and much greater
progress in aiding selfish interests
and special privileges. This party,
guided by expediency and campaign
necessity, would camp this year on
Democratic ground"
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

In the long, session of the COM,
mittee on resolutions former United
States Senator Dubois, of Idaho,
made an effort to secure the inser-
tion in the platform of an anti-poly-
gamy plank He read telegram
from Mr.. Bryan to the latterls BROTH
err IN response to message on the
Mormon question, in which Mr..
Bryan said:
II have not taken any part or ex-
pressed any opinion on the subject
referred to in your telegram. There
are several States especially interested
In that subject, and / think they
should all be permitted to present
their views and that the committee
on resolutions should then decide the
question according to it's judgment.
1t will not be influenced one way
or another by me-"
The convention was held up all day
by the platform committee. The
only thing accomplished at the ses-
sion was to perfect the permanent
organization and listen to the speech
Of the permanent chairman. 1t is
understood that the anti-Mormon res
olution was what caused the great
est delay. Mr.. Bryan having to be
consulted on the plank proposed
from Idaho, about which he was in
doubt.
1t was just 7.50 O'Clock when
Chairman Clayton began to rap for
order, which he secured within the
minute. Mr.. Clayton recognized Mr..
McQuiston, of Pennsylvania, who an
nounced the selection of James Kerr
as member of the national committee
from that State in place of James
M. Guffey, who was selected before
the Pennsylvania contests were set
tied
without objection the selection
of Mr.. Kerr will be considered as
ratified" said the Chairman and a
moment later added:
.'Ihe Chair hears none, and the
selection of Mr.. Kerr is ratified"
Cheering and few Kisses greeted
the announcement
Ollie James. of Kentucky, moved
that committee of three be appoint
= again to wait on the platform COM
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
RURAL DELIVERY REPORT.
SO, 329 Routes In Operation In The
United States.

Washington, ID. C. Especially -
The July report of the Division of
Rural Delivery, made public by the
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General,
shows that from 81 AGA petitions re-
ferred, 15,943 adverse reports have
been received; 1929 routes estab-
lished-6OO of which have from time
to time been discontinued, leaving
in operation 39,329 routes. OF this
number 38,66S render daily service
and SCI tri-weekly service.
The 39,329 routes were being
served by 39,195 carriers. OF many
tri-weekly routes one carriers rem
ders the service, by alternating the
trips, thereby earning the same pay
he would receive if serving daily
delivery route of equivalent mileage.
After deducting. assignments for
establishment of rural routes on
August and September first, there
will remain for action nearly 1900
petitions, which, department officials
say, will be disposed of as rapidly as
possible.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
State Of Maryland
WAS DETERMINED no. DIE.

Cumberland Especially Borrow
ing a shotgun from his brother-ini
law, Clement Nichols, who had just
returned from a hunting trip, Will
liam H. Saylor. 35 years old, of near
Garrett, went to an outbuilding and
shot himself in the chin, but inflicted
only slight wound.
Covering the wound with hands
kerchief, he went to. his home, where
he told sister that, while firing the
gun it kicked, knocking him in the
chin. He then went to his room, se1
cured razor, went to an outbuilding
and slashed his throat three times,
severing the windpipe, He was dead
when found He had long brooded
over ill health.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

The National Democratic Ticket Is G
pleted at Denver.
Bryans Nomination Was Made the First Ballot, and
Was Accompanied By Wild Demonstration

mittee and ascertain when it would
be ready The motion prevailed and
Mr.. James, ]. Thomas Helm, of
Alabama, and F. p. Lynch, of Min
nesota, were named. Mr.. Lynch's APP
pointment was the first recognition
the adherepts of Governor johnson
had received in the choice of conven-
ton committees.
tee of inquiry, Thomas p. Ball, Of
Texas, was invited to address the
convention.
I'm November next" said Chair
man Clayton, 1--WE will witness In
New York the Tammany Tiger
drowning the Republican elephant.
Therefore, I invite to the stand for
speech from Democrat to Demo-
cratic convention, Senator Thomas
F. Grady, of New York"
Senator Grady was given most
enthusiastic welcome as he appear
ed on the rostrum. When he de-
clared that the convention could
nominate no candidate and adopt no
platform that would not receive the
united and enthusiastic support of
the New York Democracy, he was
given still greater applause and re-
turned to his seat amid cries of
Grady" "Hurrah for Grady"
Following Senator Grady Chair
man Clayton introduced Judge N. ].
Wade, of Iowa, "a representative of
the great corn State"
Mr.. Wade is the new national COM
mitteeman from Iowa.
1t was in these words that Chair
man Clayton introduced the next
speaker, whose appearance on the
platform was signal for great
cheering.
When quiet was restored the Chair
recognized Representative Ollie
James, of Kentucky, of the commit
tee sent to ascertain the probability
of an early report from the commit
tee on resolutions. Mr.. James re-
ported that the committee would
not be ready to report before midi
night He then made motion that
the rules be suspended and that the
nominating speeches for Presidential
candidates be made, with the under
standing, however. that no ballot
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
NAMED FOR FARMERS
CONGRESS.

Annapolis Especially. Governor
Crothers has appointed DOVER zoo,
ties as delegates to the National
Farmers Congress to be held at!
Madison, Wis, September "a to 30,
The appointments are, of course,
complimentary and those named who
attend the congress will be expected
to. defray their own expenses. The
appointments are for two years. Mr..
William 7. Amoss is vice president of
the congress for Maryland.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
Irate Papa In A Melting Mood.

Hagerstown Especially. - James
Pugh, father of 14-year-old Memory,
Pugh, who eloped with Jesse o.
Moore and was married, has relented,
and the charge of perjury against
Moore will not be pushed. While the
father may yet take steps to have
the marriage annulled by reason of
the age of the bride, even this step
may also be abandoned. Moore, who
had been in jail for several days, has
been released, and his friends pre-
dict that he and bis young bride will
in few days receive the parental
blessing.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
Town Oficers For Cambridge.

Cambridge Especially The Com
missioners of Cambridge met and
elected town officers asfollows:
, Clerk and treasurer, w. H. Sped
den; bailiff, Charles G. Pritchett;
city attorney, Hazelton A. Joyce, Jr. ;,
tax collector, Ivy A. Andrews; town
carter, James HI. Adkins; health ply
stefan, DR.. John c. Travers; inspector
of health, John w. Hubbard:
William H. Lecompte, commissions
er from the Third Ward, has been
elected mayor.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

concluded that all seconding speech
es be limited to five minutes. The
motion was carried with wild yell
of approval.
The next speaker who rose to- sec
ond the nomination of Mr.. Bryan
was Governor Swanson, of Virginia.
BY the time that Governor john
son had been placed in nomination
the gallery crowds had materially
dwindled. The aisles no longer were
filled and there we're many empty
chairs.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
Found Dead In Her Garden.

Cumberland Especially Miss Mar
garet Prechtel, aged so years. a
former resident of Baltimore, was
found dead in her garden near the
spring by neighbors, her home being
located west of Hancock, between
the farms of George Brooks and Hem
ry Slime. She purchased two acres
of ground when she removed to that
locality from Baltimore and she liv.
ed alone. Heart failure was the
cause of death.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
Williamsport Bridge A. Certainty.

Hagerstown Especially Following
meeting of the Washington and
Berkeley Bridge Company held al
the bridge will positively be built
Up to this time stock to the amount
of 100000 has been subscribed for
and this is sufficient to guarantee tho
success of the project
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
Never To Succeed Root?

Paris Especially According TO adj
vices received. here from Washing
ton, William III. Taft recently an
nounced to certain of his friends his
purpose, If elected President of the
United States, of appointing George
Won l.. Meyer to be his secretary of
State. Mr.. Meyer is Postmaster Gen.
eral in the present cabinet.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

Although the report of the Baden
authorities has been favorable to the
bringing into closer connection in
matters of education of the sexes
it is not apparent anywhere outside
of Baden that any progress has been
made toward admitting girls to the
same school with boys or even to
give them the same courses of study.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
Killed while Getting Out sawlogs.

Cumberland Especially While AL
bert Burket, 33 years old, of near
Hyndman, was engaged with two fell
low-workmen in saving down a large
tree for sawlogs he was crushed UNI
der large limb of the falling tree
and had his skull terribly crushed.
Death was instantaneous
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

FA
Denver Especially The Democrat
ic National Convention has been all
night long at the noisy work of nomi-
mating Bryan and making Bryan
platform at the same time.
At midnight the platform had been
made and Bryan had been placed
in nomination, and, in fact, has been
twice nominated in the two sessions
of the convention, with the exception
sof the formality of recording the
vote.
There has been a red-hot fight in
the committee on resolutions against
the Bryan plank providing for the
creation of a Government. fund to
guarantee deposits in solvent nation
al banks, with rider providing that
depositors in State banks may par
ticipate.
While the committee was wrestling
with the platform the convention,
which held one joyously riotous ses-
sion during the day, met again at
night and filled in the time while
waiting for the committee by placing
the candidates for nomination.
Ins almost every way Bryan has
been supreme and he has consented
to statement in the platform that
the Democratic party never did at
tack the courts, thus adopting the
Republican subterfuge at Chicago to
temper the severity of the >anti-in-
junction plank to the conservatives.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17
PUBLIC CAREER OF w. ].
BRYAN.

Born Salem, ILL.,. March 10.
1860.
Graduated in law, 1883.
Married Mary E. Baird October
l., 1884.
raska, 1895.
Nominated for United States
Senator. 1898.
Nominated for presidency,
1896.
Colonel in war with Spain,
1898.
Renominated for presidency.
1900.
Established the Commoner.
1900.
Started ON foreign travels.
1905.
Given ovation in United States
in 1906.
Renominated for presidency.
1908.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1908-07-17

Denver Especially AT $40 o'clock
Friday morning Col William Jen-
nings Bryan was for the third time
nominated by a Democratic National
Convention for president of the Uni
ted States.
Before the vote, was announced
Mr. Hammond, of. Minnesota, moved
to make the vote unanimous, and
the motion was carried with shout.
The Vote.
The vote was:
Bryan, 8941z.
Johnson, As.
Gray, 651s.