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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-15
MEMORIAL DAY PROGRAM
NOT READY YET

The meeting of the Ladies Memorial
Association yesterday morning was
slimly attended, and some of the ex-
pected reports were not presented.
AS result the program for the Me-
mortal Day exercises cannot yet be
announced. AS soon as it is COM
pleted it will be made public.
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-15
SHERIFF BELL GOES FOR
DAUGHTER ILL AT SCHOOL

Sheriff E, L. Bell went to Macon
yesterday afternoon in response to
information. of the illness of his
daughter, who is attending Cox Col
lege. He will return with her if
the young lady is able to travel
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-15
PICK TODAY'S
WINNING HORSES
1hirty-FOur Entries and
Twenty Places to Fill.

! InlrJy-tnree candidates are before
| the voters of Americus and Sumter
county today OF these twenty will
be elected. Fourteen men will see
the sun go down on disappointed hopes
and ambitions
Eight candidates have no opposi-
ton. They are Judge Charles R.
Crisp. for Judge City Court, NJ H. E.
Allen, for Clerk Superior Court, Mr.
Pat H. Williams, for County Treasur-
er, Mr.. r. R. Howe, for County Sur
veyor, and Messrs. E. A. Nisbet, w.
B. Heys, j. T. Howell and n A Ray
for Democratic Executive Committee
9th District. Each of the other
twenty-siX candidates has some one
opposing him who is on the alert to
secure votes. With such large
number of candidates it is natural
that there should be a large vote
polled, the friends of each working
| zealously in his behalf
While in all of the races there is
more or less interest, public interest
generally is directed most toward the
race for Sheriff where two popular
men, Messrs w. H. Feagin and J. j.
Wilson are pitted against each other,
and TO the race for County Commits
siOnerS where ten are struggling for
the five places open All of the can
didates for County Commissioner are
we'll known, popular and able men
and that portion of the ticket will
be badly cut up.
1t is a free for all race, in many
vespects. AS far as can be ascer-
tanned there are no combinations in
existence. Every man is running on
his own merits and the returns must
be awaited to pick the winers.
Official Ballot:
For Judge City Court of Americus,
C1AS. r. CRISP.
For Solicitor City Court of Americus,
(Strike Two)
ZACH CHILDERS,
L. ]. BLALOCK,
c.. r. WINCHESTER,
For Ordinary,
(Strike One)
JOHN A. COBB,
l. N. MOTT.
For Clerk Superior Court
H. E. ALLEN
For Sheriff,
(Strike One)
W. H. FEAGIN,
j. J. WILSON.
For County Treasurer
PAT H. VILLAINS
For Tax Collector,
(Strike One)
/. B. SMALL,
w. P. PAGE.
For Tax Receiver.
(Strike TWo)
w. r. SPEER,
j. I. KILLER,
r. S. WINDSOR.
For Representative,
(Strike One)
]. E. SHEPPARD,
F. w. GRIFFIN,
JOHN D. WILLIAMS.
For Coroner.
(Strike One)
A. B. CAREY,
EDGAR JENKINS
For County Surveyor.
r. R. HOWE,
For County Commissioners,
Must Strike Five.
j. T. FERGUSON,
J. L. CHAMBLISS,
A. F. HODGES,
j. H. DANIEL.
j. A. MCDONALD,
H. J. WEBB,
T. B. HOOKS,
GEO OLIVER,
j. F. BOLTON,
FRANK SHEFFIELD,
For Democratic Executive Committee
9th District,
E. A. NISBET,
w. B. HEYS,
J. T. HOWELL,
N. A. RAY,
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1908-04-15
Services at Calvary Church.

Morning prayer at 12 noon. Eve
ming prayer at p. m. The public is
invited.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
GRAY CoNGRATULATEs
BRYAN ON VICTORY

WILMINGTON. DEL. July 1o.-Upon
being informed of the nomination OF
Mr.. Bryan for President this morning
Judge George Gray Immediately sent
the following telegram:
3"ilon. William j. bryan, Lincoln, Neb.:
"Acccpt my hearty cOngratulnt Ions.
tsiEned) GEORGE CRAY.
Judge Gray declined to make any
comment on the action of the conven-
ton. but 1T Is evident that 1t was no
personal disnppoint to him. Though
the Judge has been advocated for the
presidential nomination by his friends
here and elsewhere for the past six
months he has taken no part in this
work. and all that was done in mis-
behalf was without his sanction. There
is no doubt however. that If the con-
vention had nominated him for the
presidency he would not have declined
the honor.
In an interview with Jud go Gray It
was learned that though repeated Eff
forts were made to induce him to &c
cept the nomination forfthe vice presi-
dency. these efforts were unavailinE.
He said that he never chang ed mis-
mind In re- gard to the matter. and that
he would under no circums tances llay,.
accepted the nomination, even should
at have been rendered to him by ac-
clamatiOn. So
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11

DENVER, COL, July lo.-John w.
Kern, of Indiana. the nominee for Vice
President on the Democratic ticket,
received news of the action of the con-
vention in his apartments in the Al
bany Hotel. When, early in the day.
r'atters began to shape themselves in
his direction and his selection became
almost certainty, Mr. Kern deter
mined that he would remain away from
the session, and accordingly his seat
was occupied by an alternate.
II am profoundly appreciattve of
the honor which has been conferred
upon me- said Mr.. Kern, when seen
shortly after the convention adjourned.
II regard the honor all the greater be-
cause did not seek the place, nor did
my delegation"
On the floor below the rooms oc-
cupied by Mr.. Kern the Indiana dele
CATION headquarters were thronged
with persons from all parts of the
country, who called to congratulate
1Mdiana's representative on the choice
of the convention. Mr.. Kern visited
his headquarters and received an ova-
ticn.
To-morrow night the vice-pres
tal nominee will leave for Lincoln.
where he will see Mr.. Bryan and dis
cuss the forthcoming campaign.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
HOW LONDON VIEWS II
NOMINATION OF BRYAN

LONDON. July 1.-THE London
newspa pers anticipate an ir1terestins.
contest for the presidency OF the United
States. This they think will arise MOI
SO much from the difference IN ths
platforms OF the opposing parties az
from the striking personalities OF their
candidates. Mr.. Bryan. having dropped
the free silver and other "extren,e
planks. Is regarded as an acceptable
candidates but as likely to stand little
chance against ..Roosevelt's nominee.
His only chance. 1t is thought here,
Will be from the support given him BY
the labor party. out this ls expectedsto
be more than balanced by the access
sion of the business community to Mr..
raft.
The Daily Chronicle regards Mr..
Bryan's policy as being the same as
that OF President Roosevelt. and says
that 1t is only a question OF which OF
the candidates shall be Entrusted with
its expectation. Whoever is the victor,
the paper declares, he will be a man OF
high character, marked ability and dis
tinction.
The Daily Graphic says:
Whatever is really good in the
Democratic creed is already an integral
part of the policy President Roosevelt
Is bequeathing to Mr.. Taft. hence there
is no serious political issue; 1t will be
exclusively question OF persons"
The Saturday Review thinks that
more prominent than Mr. Taft, and
Isugges SITS that the Nebraskan may OBJ
tain. strong support from the Pacific
Slope by the adoption OF Congressman
iHobson's naval views.
The outlook thinks tho odds against
Mr.. Bryan are so enormous that only
landslide. ofwhlch at present there
is no sign. can wipe them out.
Many of the London newspapers
| print the proceedings OF the conven-
tion at Denver and the nominations
of the candidates for the presidency
and vice-presidency without comment.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
Editor of Courier Journal
Compares Nebraskan to-
Henry Clay and Calls
1t Peoples Victory.
[spscial TO The Tlncs Dlsbntch

tspecfalsto The Times -Dlsbatcli.l
b LOUISVILLE. KY, July lo.---Colpncl
Henry Wptterson will sound HIS key
note or the Democratic campaign in
the courier-Jo,irnai In the morning
IL is quite lengthy and goes into tile
Democratic campaign Of 1915. In his
opening paragraph he says:
.Hurrah for Bryan and Kern!"
ut Is Il strong ticket: 1t Is n sound
democratic declaration of principles
The party will accept both the. ticket
and the platform with enthusiasm. and
the voters willratify them at the polls
In November. Hcnccforward the word
shall be. fractions to the rear; united
we stendn
practically the old fight OF 1876 over
again. He quotes from the most
salien, points OF the Tilden platform Of
that year, cites Its terrible indictment
OF the Republican party and closes with
the keynote:
1--WE demand that all custom house
taxation shall be only for revenue"
Bryan mud Clay. Z.
Colonel Watterson tells ut length OF
the rise OF Mr.. Bryan and hisshold upon
the Democratic party. He refers to
his recent conferences with the Com
moner and describes how he made his
peace with that great leader.
..Tle anli-Bryan habit is self de-
ceptive and pure delusion," he de-
clnres.
The editorial compares Bryan to
Henry Clay, and says that the people
and not the politicians prevailed at
Denyer II closes as follows:
They have prevailed against great
deal Of manoeuvring and not little
money. they have prevailed over the
doubts and fears of many, the pre1u-
dices of others, but prevail they have.
distinctly and absolutely. In standing
to Mr.. Bryan, as the Wings should
have stood to Mr.. Clay, they take the
responsibilities into their own hands
CHI DOSING the ticket as wise women do
tn cir husbands to suit themselves, say
ing to one another, now and ready to
say to the world to the bitter end,
itf that be the will OF the Lord. as
please God 1t shall not be-
"Tis better to have loved and lost
than never to have loved at all.
"Better, yea, thousand times, than
the old faith and the old flag, so that
if we must go down. we shall go down
shouting. That is the soul of Democ-
I1acy unterrified and undefiled. That
lis the spirit which snatches brands
from the ashes and sets them blazing
upon the affairs OF truth. That is the
Fellowship that binds men and wins
battles even against mail-clad giants.
though hell should belch forth mil
Iionaires and Satan bar the way.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
.VV0RK|NGMEN TO
SUPPORT bryan
G0|MPERS SAYS
Party Refused to
Act and May Live to Re
gIet Indifference, La
aEIA1 ~ VI ~ L.lll -
Dor Chief SAYS.
[speclal 10 ,rhe rImes- plspa.eh.l

DENVER, COL. July 10.-samuel
Gompers, president OF the American
Federation of Labor, said to-day:
eve will cndenv0r to have the A1ns1D
lean people rnufy the stand taken 10
the Democratic party in its lnjnnction
plank IN the platform. We received
nothing in Chicago, n great deal I'm
Denver. M
ut is a regret to me that the Re-E
publican party fniled 10 see the yvisdom
of getting Into line as fric.vl or the Il
working people. The pnrt3, showed
mt Chicago that IT was nntagonlstlc to
our In tcrests and controlled by. the cor-
pOratfOns The Democratic party Il
friendly. The things for which We
have Fought will have direct effect
on Thousands Of other people In adds
tiOn to the union men.
CAS- hnvc said, the Republicans
nifty live to regret their action in turn-
ing us down. Tile American people
Hrc coming to appreciate their fricn
The nnti-inJunction plank suits u.. IT
is along the lines we have been work.
Ing for for years. 1t looks practical
on the face OF II. and has the modern
ring of freedom In IT.,
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
Kern a Native2
y &C
especial to The Times Dispatch.l

Especial to The Times Dispatch.1
ROANOKE, VA, July 1O.-The
nominee of the Democratic party
for the vice-presidcncyy Is n native
OF Ncrnxvillc, n small village in
Botetourt county, where he has rel-
ntIves. His parents have been dead
a number Of years. Eight years
ngO he passed through Roanoke with
MIR. Bryan, who visited kernsvillc
with him. The depot was being re-
pnirel Mt the time, and MI. Bryan
spoke on pile of lumber. lie In
troduccd Mr.. Kern MS tone Of you
virEinIans.v
Mr.. Kern spoke briefly, and stated
TINT he was a native Of BOtetOurt,
ana went to Indiana when youth.
But no State, he said, would take
the place OF old Virginia In his
heart.
Notc-Cyclopedins and n sketch of
Mr.. Kern, sent out by the Associntcd
Press, stnte that the nominee Is a
native of Indiana, but TINT lie once
lived In Virginia.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
TYLER ON COMMITTEE
TO NOTIFY NEBRASK.NN

DENVER. COL, July 1O:--Ths fol =
lowing are the Southern members OF
tho committee appointed to notify W.
J, Bryan. of his nominations:
Alabama-R. Fl. Walker.
I7lorida-W. s., Jennings.
Georgla-Crawford Wheatley.
Louislana--John Pulston.s
Maryland-S. S. Field 559
NLfssissippi-J. Fl. NVynne. 81
North Carolina edward ]. Hale. ri
South Carolinn-T r. Brnntley.
Tennessee-D. G. $NrcKeele r. 3jsss Is
Texas-William Asterson. X
H Virginia., Hoge Tyler.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
KERN RECEIVES OVATION;
TO CONFER WITH BR yam
Nominee for Vice.Presidency Is Former Vginian, Whose
Sister Still Lives in This State.Long PIomi
nant in Indiana Pnlitics
nent in Indiana Politics.

back to Howard county in 1854
In the sixties, While still In Iowa,
Mrs. Kern died. Two children were
left, John and his sister, who is now
Mrs. Isaac Engel. of Daleville, Va. He
was educated In the district schools,
and he continued this education by
attending the Indiana Normal School
at Kokomo, Ind. riding horseback ten
miles each way everyday. Later lie
taught school near Alto. He earned
money to enter Ann Arbor, being grad
uated from the law department OF
Michigan University in 1869. He I'M
mediately began practicing.in Kokomo,
Ind.
"He was drafted when he was TWEEN
ty-one years old to make the race for
the Legislature in the Republican coun-
ty of Howard, but was defeated. He
was chosen city attorney Of llokomo
for six terms over Republican aspi-
rants. In 1854, he was elected reporter
of the Supreme Court. Since then In
dianapolis has been his home, where
he has practiced law. He has worked
in every campaign, served the county
In the Legislature, and was the leader
of his party in the State Senate. He
was city attorney under the last two
administrations Of Mayor Thomas Tag
CART, from November, 1897. to October
1901. In 1900 he was nominated for
Governor but was defeated.
Before the ST. Louis convention of
four years ago Mr.. Kern's name was
prominently mentioned among the
vice presidential possibilities.
Mr.. Kern has been president OF the
Commercial Club. and has always been
cons picuous in all State and civic
movements. Mrs. Kern is prominent
in social and literary affairs In the
city. Miss Julia Kern. her daughter,
| is well known socially. There are two
other children-John w. Kern, Jr.,
aged nine. and William II. Kern. who
is now five years old.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
KEPARAT1oN is ASKED BIZ
NAVY DEPARTMENT CHIEF

WASHINGTON. D. G.. July 1o.-Two
complaints. one against the New York.
Philadelphia and Norfolk Railroad Com
pany and others. demanding reparation o.
,trsdges and suluting powder from Norfolk,
Va, to Annapolis. Md. and the other
against the New York. New Haven and
asking PREPARATION OF sl67.54 for transports
Ing wet guncotton from Newport. r. j. to
Carney's Point, NJ j., were to-day filed with
the Interstate Commerce Com mission by
Rear-.Admiral John e. Plllsbury. acting
chief OF the Navy Department for tho United
States government. -. -. .lghtl
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11

fsoecialto The Times- Dispatch.l
LINCOLN. NEE, July 1ns-Two thou
sand of Bryan's honefolk trampled
down the alalfa and the sod at Fair
view" to-day In an endeavor TO express
adequately their pleasure over his
nomination. The affair was intended
to be non partisan and the gathering
Included number of prominent Repub-
leans. but the enthusiastic Bryanitcs
in the crowd could not refrain from
cheering .for the next Presia cnt u r.
Bryan jokingly explained In advance
to the newspaper men that II the
whole town didn't turn out it should
be remembered that having citizen
nominated for Pres!den, was no longer
novelty to the people here.
The Dove of Peace.
An army OF photographers got busy
en- tho outskirts of the crowds taking
numberless snapshots OF MI Bryan
and the concourse fro different angles.
While this was going on the band com
menced a serenade, La Poloma, the
popular Mexican air was the first
tune. being rendered as a compliment M {
To Mr.. Bryan, with whom 1t is spe-
cial favorite. The title in Spanish
means THE Dove.
You know they let the doves, as
emblems of harmony, loose out at
Denver. SO the band plays La Polo
ma remarked Mr.. Bryan. az he kept
time with his foot TO the melody
at this iuncture a number OF lale-
corners were seen streaming up to the
Fairview lawn across neighborng
field of alfalfa. One of Mr.. Bryan's
friends remarked that the people
should not trample down the hay crop
In that fashion.
Il would not care II it were mine"
replied the candidate, but 1T belongs
to one of my neighbours.
Much Affected.
The people came by street car as
enrly as s O'Clock, and later there were
all kinds of vehicles, from the old
fashioned lumber wagon TO the auto
mobile, carrying friends and neighbors
anxious to give their evidence OF good
will to both Mr.. and Mrs Bryan. BY
1880 o'clock the lawn In front of the
house was crowded.
From the city of Lincoln came a
large delegation preceded by a brass
band and large American flag, car
+ ried by James Kern. From the time
they came in sight until they drew up
IN front OF the Bryan residence thew
shouted and yelled and clleered. and
/. when the nominee spoke to8them they
punctuated every sentence with an
plause Mr.. and Mrs Bryan received
ne crowd in front of theShouse. and
ha.candidate spoke from the steps.
me great demonstrationEpaid to the
two by their neighbors Svislbly affected
,hen', and several times tile speaker
z wa Obliged to stop because or Ills
molons During the great Nebras-
kan's talk Mrs, Bryan was frequently
IN tears, caused by the homage na ia
BY those who had been their friends
for two decades ''.t5
bryan Speaks. I
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
FIGHTING NEAR TABRIz.
Persian Irregl,lars. Though Renulsed. Con-
Time TO Make Attacks. s6asf

Persian Irregnlars. ThnuSh * enuiseu. u toIrrA
time TO Make Attacks.
ST. sPETERsBURG, July ia speoia
d.snat ch received here from 8T1brtEi saes}
that fshtins has occurred between cossac.lst
and Pers'nn 5irrerular troops In the Syt6ipitN.
Of HI &villn a few miles outstde ~ Tia orizs
~ Mr. Pohitonoti.f thr Russia n grt sul-G <
oral. Five Rrrsiu MS we're killed and ssyerat
were wound ed. cossaces are tontrolit ING m
4thnuvh the irrerulars were 3repulseea they
continue to threaten the villa In lsrEat nun :
hers. Tho surrounding country has BEGUN
tospillnre. and tho people OF thaE nearby
villa SEES have taken rafu sc behind the walls
NJ the conaulate. Y :. \. Ssa sst
For tho last few da%a NJ, ohtonots has
n,syed a leading part In the govern Enent OF
Tahris. no .isd TO hia villa shortly after
thn arrival Of Rachln Khan. taktnx with
1 hin as escort matoritY1of the syailAbta
{y,osrncks Tho lives and property OF Nh q
Rurnpeaps and the consulate nj TabrtH mrs
4srards,t bS only han, NJ trnos,r 3
sA,nprttan consul AZ hris Is " Hasn't I'm I'M
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11

John Kern's mother was Nancy Liz
gett, and she and DR.. Kern We're mar
ricd in Warren county, Ohio. In 1854.
when John was five years old, the fam
lily removed to Warren county, Iowa.
From the time he went to Iowa until
he was fifteen years old he did not see
railroad train. The family moved
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
Not Born In Virginia.

ROANOKE, VA, July 1O.-John ".
Kern's father moved from Indiana to
Caryin's Cove, near Roanoke, when the
vice -presidential candidate was a boy.
He was q retired physician. and led a
rather secluded life. his home being
in n basin surrounded by high spurs
of the Blue Ridge Mountains and haY-
Ing but one outlet an entrance for
vehicles. DR.. Kern died many year S
ago. Mrs. Engle, u sister of John
W.. Kern, now lives on small farm
at Daleyille, a village near Roanoke,
5eral times every week. Other relatives
of the nominee live In Roanoke city.
John Kern always was q good
speaker" said Rev. Robert ia ckson
aDogan,s pastor OF Jefferson Street Bap-
fist Church. this city, tonight. Il
have known him since boyhood."
5SId} To Notify Kern.
DENVER, COL, July 1o.--The COM
mlttee appointed to notify John "
Kern of his nomination for Vice>
President Includes the following South>
5ern delegates 5, 4 (
Alabama-A. NJ, Clay,
Florlda-Al. NJ. Brown,
Georgla--Lndsay l.. Johnson.
Louisiana-Joh ohm Marshall.
d--Ja okson Fl, Ralston.
ssissippi-M. G, NcGhee,
North Cnrollna--W. ], Cooke,
South Carolina--Thomas r, waring.
Tennessee-J. q. Mclean.
Texas-rRioe Macy.
VirElnln--N, I, Ford, ~
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sketch Of Kern,

INDIANAPOLIS, IND, July 10
John W. Kern was born December 20.
1S49. at the village of Alto, Howard
county, Ind. His father, DR.. Jacob w.
Kern. was Virginian by birth. who
removed to Shelby county. Ind, In
1896. and lived there until 1876, when
he moved into the new Northern coun-
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1908-07-11
Thousands Greet Cononer Who Speaks From Farvew Porc
HURRAHFORBRYAN
AMI. KERN, SHOUTS
COL. WAT T[RS0|.N|'|

-.-------.-
The star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1908-1909, 1908-05-11

EEAARRTT.%10e.ADYICE
ON THE
ROAD TO TOMORROW
BY MARGERY DOOM.
HE WANTS TO WIN HER BACK AGAIN.

HE WANTS TO WIN HER BACK AGAIN.
Dear Miss Doom:
Kindly inform me what to do in this
instance: I am a young man of q and
have been keeping company with a
young girl for seven months. Last
summer we quarreled and parted. We
didn't speak until a couple of weeks
ago, when 1 met her at a dance and
had a dance with her. Her brother is
a friend of mine, and the other night he
told me that he was going to a ball with
his girl friend, and asked me to go, too.
I told him he should ask his sister to go
with me. The next evening he came to
my house and said his sister didn't like
to go. Dear Miss Doom, give me your
advice and tell me how l can be her
friend again, for ! can't forget her.
ANXIOUS.
She must have forgotten the quarrel
of last summer, or she would not have
permitted you to dance with her. You
made a mistake in permitting her
brother to ask her to go to the ball with
you. She would probably have con-
scented IL you had asked her personally
Why do you not call at her house and
ask her again?