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The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-06-11


tainty that W. j. BRYAN will te he
Democratic presidential nominee, will
YOU kindly give your readers a brief
outline as to how his nomination at
Chicago was brought about IN 1896:
Thanking you in advance,
Yours truly,
SUBSCRIBER.
Bryan. man of thirty-six, had
been in Congress and was now filled
with the belief that Democrat
could be elected on a free silver
platform. This was not new Issue,
as Richard b Bland had advocated
1t for years. Bland felt, when it
was evident what the platform was
to be, that he would receive the NOM
ination. At the Republican conven-
ton in st. Louis which nominated
William Mckinley, Bryan sat with
the newspaper correspondents, but in
Chicago he VI. leader of Il contesting
delegation from Nebraska.
The sound. money men made Il
fight. They put up strong argu-
ments against free silver, whose sup
porters made new Bedlam. Sound
money set up its own chorus; and
the convention became like men
agelie at large. At this juncture
Bryan sprang to the platform and ID
speech supporting no candidate,
but propping the free-silver plank,
speech so mastery, so dlamatic-so
melodramatlc, if you wlll-but so
filled with rhetorical grace and ora
torical finish that it mastered those
uabridled delegates, swept the NOM
ination into his own hands and him
self into position of power few men
have ever held IN the Democratic
party.
A great outburst of cheers followed
his peroration:
"It is the issue of l776 over again.
Our ancestors, when but three mil
lions in numbeIs, had the courage to
declare their political independence
of every other nation. Shall we,
their descendants, when We have
grown to seventy millions, declare
that We are less independent than
our forefathers? No, my friends, that
will never be the verdict of our peo
pie.
Therefore, We care not upon what
lines the battle is fought. If they
cay bimetallism is good, but that We
cannot have it until other nations
help us, we reply that. instead of
having gold standard because
England has, we will restore bime-
tallism, and then let England have
bimetallism because the United
States has 1t. If they dare to come
out into the open field and defend
the gold standard as good thing,
we will fight them to the uttermost.
Hayiag behi"d us the producing
masses of this nation and the world,
the laboring interests and the toilers
everywhere, We will answer their de-
mand for gold standard by saying
to them: You will not press down
upon the brow of labor this crown Of
thorns-vou shall not cruelty man
kind upon a cross of goldH"
The rest is recent history Nc,
Kinley was again nominated in 1900,
with Roosevelt for Vice-President,
while Bryan made the race second
time. In 1901 Roosevelt's nomina.
tion was formally made and Judge
Parker was chosen to lead forlorn
hope for the Democrats.
This year the conventions should
possess all of the dramatic force of
the old-time ones that we have just
recalled; and who can say now what
strange news may come out of them?
OF Interest To Democrats.
The National Democratic Con.
oroce;oool Hop,poirn o5p,ro;ftoo b,,
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-06-11
Heart Strength

Heart Strength. or Heart Weakness. means Nerve
Strength. OF Nerve Misunderstanding more. foS
itively. not one weak heart In hundred Is, IN It
hidden tiny little nerve that really "a oil ct fault
This obscure nerve-ths Cardiac. or Heart Nerve
simply needs, and must have. more power. mors
stability. moro controlling, moro governing
strength. Without that the Heart must continue
to fail. and the stomach and kidneys also have
these same controlling nerves.
This clearly explains why. % medicine, Dr.
Shops Restorative has In the past done 50 much
for weak and ailing Hearts: Dr. Shoop arst sought
ing heart distress DR.. Shops Restoratve-this
popular prescription-is alone directed to these
weak and wasting nerve centers. It builds;
it;strengthens; It offers real. genuine heart help
II you would have strong Hearts, strong d.
gestion. strengthen these nerves - reestabISh
them as needed. with
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-06-11

subject to the ru. Al regulations of
the democratic party, and respec fully
ak the endorsement ol delegatl n and
clerk of court | ledge myself to
abide the result of ~ primary cleo
ton. If elected. prornlsr to discharge
the duties of my office.
B. B HANDLER.
The county record. [volume] (Kingstree, S.C.) 1885-1975, 1908-06-11
BRYAN'S COUP D'ETAT.
How He Won the Democratic NOmlna-
tiOl In 1896.

Editor COUNTY RECORD:
Now lha: it seems almost GER
tainty that W. }. BRYAN Will te he
Democratic presidential nominee, will
you kindly give your readers brief
outline us to how his nomination at
Chicago was brought about IN 1896:
Thanking you in advance,
Yours truly,
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28
In the Class Room.

When students have passed the blockhead period
they are transferred to a long, large room filled
with varied collection of casts after the an.
tique. Dozens of feet hands and faces in all
kinds of uncomfortable positions hang about the
WALL while on large movable pedestals stand the
Venus of Milo" the simpering Venus de
Medici," the Fighting Gladiator" 'Niobe," and
dozen figures and heads, the masterpieces of an
cient and modern sculpture. In corner half hid
den in shadow turks CHASTITY anatomical figure,
grinning and pointing ominously at his neghbor,
the "Armless Lady of Milo" In the antique
class students begin to show marked signs of
artistic development and love for the aesthetic,
both in their own appearance and that of their
surroundings. Their studies of Greek draperies
are put to practical use. Finally. the Greeks are
improved on, and few days pass without seeing
the patient statues robed in some new costume
such as only could be thought of by lady art
student. The large Venus is now dressed in the
short skirts and jaunty cap of a Bavarian KEEL
nerin, now in the gloomy robes of Magdalen
But all these transformations are accomplished in
the wee small hours when the stately professors
have departed, and even the sanctum sanctorium
of Director Ives returns hollow sound to the
hestating knock of the pretty little girl with
stained eyes and a broken cast under her arm.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28
H. cALLEN WESTON

1t was not bad supper, that impromptu one
served by the fire light in the old schoolhouse,
and Jack felt himself in beautiful dream
he looked across the table at the fair face of
Ruth.
do you remember the winter afternoons, here
in this old room, when we children used to pop
corn and the teacher would read to us? remem-
Der you with the fire light your face and
with your cheeks red they are now" said
Jack ardently.
And how used to slide down hill outside
and how lost my mittens and you found them,"
said Ruth earnestly
81 remember the kiss you gave me as a
ward" said Jack
Ruth blushed. Listen how the wind blows"
she said
Jack got up, went to the door and looked out
into the darkness
ITS awful night" he said as he came in
with his collar sprinkled with rain, but when
you are quite warm think can get you home
1t isn't far"
He poked more wood in the stove, while
Ruth sat with her chin In her hands and gazed
dreamily into the fire.
IT'S great to be home again." she said simply.
Something in the tone of her voice gave him
courage.
II wish home might always be where our two
hearts were Ruth he said with unconscious
poetry.
81 think that is the only home in which
shall be happy Jack" she said.
DO you really mean 1t, RUTH"
She sighed happily as he drew her him.
"Oh, you dear boy" she said, "it's just because
missed my friends, and the dear old hills and
you, Jack, that came back.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28

one thinks of himself.
Why Jack, I might die
with a dozen people in
the same house and not
one of them would know
it until the undertaken
came. That's it-no one
cares, no one," she ex-
claimed passionately.
He le a n e d forward,
then checked himself.
But you have your art?"
"Oh, art" she said de-
spairingly, and at her
tone his heart leaped.
The water had boiled
in the little teapot.
II will let you make
the tea" said he, as he
drew the table In front
of the bench and put on
crackers, cheese and
sardines; then with a
laugh he sat in the CEN
ter a creamy, custard
pie.
Aunt Ester sent this
to Mother" he said,
but l think we need 1t
most"
Ruth need and
clapped her hands like
the little girl that Jack
remembered her to be.
Jack" she said, did you
ever eat boarding house
pie?"
He shook his head.
"You are In no condi-
ton then to appreciate
Aunt Ester's pie" she
said. II am the only
one who can do II
Justice" d-a
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28

an hour. am almost frozen almost, Jack"
Wasn't there any wood in the stove?" asked
Jack
Yes, but l didn't have any matches, and here
| have been with wood in the stove and fire"
Jack threw open the door and went into the
school-room The little rows of desks confronted
him specially as he lighted the match and touched
it to the ready-laid fuel. The flames leaped up
and soon began to give out comfort.
Now you get warm while | go out and look
after the machine; here is my coat said Jack
There is little shed back here that l can
put it in. I'll be back in few minutes"
When Jack returned he found that she had
drawn an old bench before the fire. She sat
in one corner of it with her face in the reflected
glow. Jack noted the beauty of the little white
hands as she held them before the fire, and
the glow of gold in her hair that rippled under
her hat.
He had brought in several packages and laid
them beside her.
Are you hungry" he asked.
Starved! oh, you dear boy you taking
home groceries," she CRIED as she held up
box of crackers.
1t thrilled him to hear the old name. How
often she had called him her dear boy in those
days before she became anxious for career.
Its awfully nice to you again, Ruth" he
said, as he fumbled at the door of the teachers
cupboard
''Nice-isn't the word for the way feel" said
Ruth. Il just crazy to see you-all," she
added the last quickly, as Jack whirled around
and looked at her. She did not, however, meet
his look, and he turned away with sigh.
DO you like the city," he asked
"Um-um," she murmured.
Does that mean yes or 'no?" He had brought
out the little teapot and was filling it with
water from pail that stood behind the stove
1T means both" she laughed. 81 like it and
[ don't"
What don't you like?" he asked.
oh it's all so cold and commercial. Every
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28
The Birth Of Day.
BY MARY E. LIGHTLY.

The sun peeped over the eastern hills
And played peeka-boo with the night;
The birds flew around in their dishabilles
And chatted, and chirped in the light.
The flowers turned, their faces wet
BY the sparkling diamonds of dew,
And as these gems with the sunshine met
The World was in radiance anew.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28

Jack lifted his head and looked out through
the darkness That Ruths voice. What
could she be doing out here in such storm
Hello!' again came the cry. But, she was
miles away in the city. 1t from the little
school house, which was half hidden by the mist
JACK went on little farther and saw the dim
outline of figure in the doorway, then he again
caught sound of the voice
Please, whoever you may be, won't you stop"
RUTH" he cried, jumping from the machine
and running to her.
Why, Jack Nudson,' she held out both her
hands, and while he held them in his warm clasp
she explained with little sobbing gasps
L started from the station before the storm
thought | could get home and then it started
and | came in here, hoping that someone pass
ing would give me a ride and you are the first
person who has come-and have been here for
Los Angeles herald., 1908-06-28

ACK bent his head and grasped
the steering wheel of his ma
chine as it struggled ON through
the thick mud. The cold rain
beat against the curtains and
there was not a road to be seen
nothing but the heavy mist,
dotted here and there by
cleaning little light from farm
house.
"Hello-o! Hello!" came the cry
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03

When fourteen miles Off the coast OF
Brazil NJ. J. Nicoll, author of 'Three
Voyages OF Naturalist" observed a
sea serpent which came within about
fifty yards Of the ship. "Ali that we
could see was q dorsal fin about four
feet long sticking up about two feet
from the water The fin was a brown.
ish black color and much resemb led :.
gigantic piece of ribbon seaWeed. BID
low the water We could indirectly see
very large brOwniSh black patch but
could not make out the shape Of the
creature Every now and then the i'm
disappeared below the wafer Sud
denly an eel-like neck. about six feet
long and Of the thickness Of a mans
thigh. having IA head shaped like that
of turtle. appeared in front of the fin
laShing up the water with q curious
wriggling movement This creature
was an example, | consider, of what
has been so often reported. for want
Of better name, as the great sea
serpent | feel sure, however. that 1t
was not reptile that We saw. but a
mammal
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
Bought His Own Work.

To come across bit Of ones own
work in print is an experience not ordi-
Marty exasperating to an suthor. but a
Washington writer on scientific mat
tiers was recently not very agreeably
surprised by such development.
1t appears that the writer was COL
lecting material for a monograph on
electro magnetism when word came to
him of valuable paper on the subject
not long before published in Berlin
journal devoted to science. Thinking
that the paper would be of use to him
in the work In hand, he had it trans
lated. When the English version was
laid before him. together with quite a
bill for the translator's labor, what was
the disgust Of the writer to find that
the article was nothing more or less
than German reproduction Of an ar
ticle of his own published the year be-
fore in an English journal And he
had paid twice as much for the trans
lation as he had received for the orig
inal article!-Washington Star
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
It Was HazeIWOOd's Turn

Last Sunday it was Hazelwood's turn
to win the ball game from our boys, and
they did it in the best game played here
this season. 1t was not only pitchers
battle, but was also full Of good playing
in the field, the Hazelwood men pa. tic
nlarly covering the field in good shape
and handling what hits our fellows
could send out. Weller and Rosebor-
ough pitched for Newport and allowed
two hits each. Cannon was in the box
for Hardwood and allowed but two safe
ones.
Hazelwood scored one run in the
fourth and another in the eighth, while
Newport was unable to get around to
the home plate. Despite the uniavor-
able weather large crowd was present
and enjoyed good game.
Next Sunday and Monday the Hazel
woods Will be here again. and our boys
Will try to get both games so as to win
the series. The games will be we'll
worth seeing and will doubtless be the
last Of the season for Newport.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
A Psychic Phenomenon,

An extraordinary incident Is connect.
ed with Professor Won Herkomer's ia
NOUS painting, THE Last Muster"
which was the picture Of its year at
the academy.
One morning soon after the exhibit.
ton was opened the artist was aston
ished to receive q letter from q lady, q
perfect stranger, who said she was
not aware until she saw THE Last
Muster" at the academy on the previ-
Gus day that her mother. then dead.
had ever sat to the professor for her
portrait
Now. the figure In the picture was
painted solely from Imagination. and
the artist FASTENED to explain this fact
To his correspondent She thereupon
asked for AN appointment and took an
Oil painting Of her mother. asserting
that it was faithful representa- ton OF
that lady.
The academician was astonished to
perceive that he had really portra yed
on his own canvas facsimile Of the
figure in this other painting. although
it was that OF 4 woman whom be had
never seen in his fe.-I.ondon ~ A. p.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
Takes River Trip

Senator and Mrs. Levi Ankenv have
been viewing the Pend Oreille river
country this week. going down on the
lone Monday and returning We lnesday
evening. They spent day at Metaline,
where Mr.. Ankeny visited some of the
mines of the camp. Mr.. Ankeny had
nothing to say of the political situation
while in Newport; in fact, seemed to
nave taken the trip to escape the an
hoyance and turmoil of politics.
While down the river Mr.. Ankeny
took special note of the needs of the
river IN the way of government aid for
'he retirement of navigation. He IN
spec'ed conditions at Box CANYON and
expressed the hope that something could
De accomplished this fall. The future
'i the Pend Orielle river country is
great, according to his views, and he
reels assured that Metaline will prove to
De great mining camp. Mr. and Mrs.
Ankeny departed on the evening train
Tor Spokane and their home at Walla
Walla.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
Shi pwrecks and Courts Martial.

The custom of holding courts martial
in the British navy after every case of
shipwreck has Il curious origin. In
1I4l the Wager. one of Commodore
AnsOn's vessels. was wrecked off the
coast OF Chile. most of the crew being
saved. The men and some Of the jun
ior officers held that they were no
longer amenable to discipline because
their pay ceased with the wreck, but
the captain. whose name was Davy
Cheap. differed. treated them as mutt
neers and shot one Of his midshipmen.
He was then deposed. and most of the
crew made of in three Of the boats.
Later when it was proposed to proceed
against the so called mutineers the law
officers Of the crown decided that the
men had been correct in their view.
This discovery led to the framing Of
section 81 Of the articles of war. which
provides that in the case Of shipwreck,
destruction or capture by the enemy a
ship is held to remain in commission
pending inquiry By court martial.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
Land Bargains.

Here is a chance to secure a fine
tract OF fruit land on the Pend OreilIe
river six miles from Newport. Fifty
acres with good river frontage and boat
landing. Will be sold in tracts of five
to fifteen acres each. None of land is
subject to overflow. 1t is covered with
saw timber, cedar poles, etc. The en-
tire tract overlooks the river and the
magnificent view cannot be surpassed.
The tracts are offered at low price OF $50
per acre. each one having a fine river
frontage. Property is directly across
from Browns vegetable ranch and is as
good garden soil as there is in the valley
or will make ideal country homes.
Easily reached by wagon road or boats.
For further particulars inquire of j. r.
Patterson on the property or A. NJ.
Harris, Newport, Wash.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
The Real Estate Buyer Is Wise

There are, always, in this city people
who stand ready to buy any piece of
real estate, in any part OF the town or
vicinity, ii the property and the price
are both attractive. Once in a while an
inexperienced investor will buy at a
fancy price; but the great majority Of
buyers know values in real esta,e-they
are educated in this one thing above
others. And that means that if a real
bargain in real estate is offered it will
find quick takers. Ii the valne is not
there, the buyer is not apt to be found
and this is as it should be.
Of course real estate in this city is not
really "offered" for sale unless it is ade-
anately advertised. Most people know
this. Some people are learning it every
week
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
News OF OLD TOWN

Old Town is certainly getting tough,
the second hold-up during the past 10
days Occurring on Saturday last. A
lnmberiack named Johnson. who has
been working for Victor Pierson on West
Branch, had blown into town on Friday
with roll OF the filthy lucre a little over
800 in aizo. Mr. Johnson wanted to
see the town and and 50 had to come
over and inspect the midway on the
Idaho side Mr.. Johnson met some
friends who were employed on the CON
struction work on the Blackwell line,
and they proceeded to help him spend
the earnings of the summer months.
MIR. johnson was very liberal. The more
lie drank the more liberal he became.
He flashed his money in style that
wonld have made John W. Gates weary.
Finally MIR. Johnson became polluted, a
polite term for intoxicated. He fell by
the wayside in the neighborhood OF
Brink S saloon, and his friends proceeded
to relieve him of his surplus cash.
They obtained about $50, which they
hid in an eddy in the river and then
returned to Drinks place. They were
arrested soon after, rs they displayed
larger amount of cash than railroad
stiffs usually possess. They gave the
names OF Maloney, Lynch and O'Brien.
Alter hearing, in which they plead
that they were not accountable for their
actions: as they were drunk at the time
that the alleged theft occurred, O'Brien
was discharged. The other two were
given ten DAYS each in the county iail at
Standpoint. Curley Mace had lob as
acting deputy constable in watching the
prisoners.
n. B. Baldwin, of Spokane, has as
sumed the management of the Newport
Hotel and will conduct that hostelry in
the future. Mr.. Baldwin also conducts
a restaurant in Spokane.
Mrs. Anna Quick, formerly proprie
tress OF the Newport Hotel, has removed
TO the IurnDull cottage, where she will
make her home with her daughter, Mrs.
Anna Colyer.
Curley Mace has returned to Newnort
after an extended absence spent in Sand
point. Curley will not perform on the
ferry cable or take exercise in ROWING an
the river this time
Lee Boswell has returned from To-
days trip through Idaho and Washing
ington towns. He says that conditions
appear better in Newport than in any
town that he has visited
There is movement on foot to have q
regular police officer appointed in Old
Town. Jack Harper will probably be
the man.
The Fidelity Lumber Co, has a crew
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
The Pics of Brittany.

Brittany is all right the travelled
man said cautiously. but beware of
the pigs there. The Breton pig is not
fat and indolent like ours. He is as
lean and fiery as wolf and twice a
VOLTS size. All over Brittany you see
him. staggering up and down the
white roads in search OF roots. berries.
frogs. anything-for be must forage
for himself Dis master never feeds
him. Step out OF his way, or he will
snar and leap at you
The Bretons are great drunkards,
Sometimes they fall asleep beside the
road. They awake with a sharp pain
IN the arm or leg, the pain of hungry
hogs teeth" - New Orleans Times
Democrat.
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03
A Dream Superstition.

heard what was to me at least a
new piece of superstition the other day.
and when l think of the risks I've run
all these years because I didn't know
of it my blood runs cold. met wo-
man from Virginia in market, and the
talk falling on dreams l recalled q
most blood curdling nightmare l had
had the night before.
Il must tell you what I dreamed
last night | said.
Let me ask first whether It's a pleas
ant or an unpleasant dream?" said the
Lady from Virginia
Decidedly unpleasant"
Then for mercy's sake don't tell IT."
said she. Never tell bad dream on
Saturday. for we say in Virginia:
Friday nights dream on Saturday told
- sure to come true, no msttar how old"
The Newport miner. [volume] (Newport, Wash.) 1899-current, 1908-09-03

of men at work clearing the site for their
new mill across the river. The brush
and trees are being burned, so that the
temporary buildings for the housing Of
the men engaged in constructing the
may be erected.
The Kennedy mill at Dalkena will "a "
the long timbers to be used in the con-
structiOn of the new mill.
Louis Wentz, the painter, has been
"Siwashed' on this side of the line.
The papers were issued by Justice Nc
Curdy. 1t is rumored that several other
parties will receive the same degree