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Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
Holds Its Final Meeting.

Denver-The retiring Democratic
National Committee held its final
meeting Saturday morning with al
most a complete attendance, Chair
man Thomas Taggart presiding
Committeeman M. j. Wade, of Iowa
offered a resolution extending the
thanks of the committee to it's sew
eral officers-Chairman Taggart,
Secretary Urey WOodson, Assistant
Secretary Edwin Seaton, Treasurer
w. H. O'Brien and Sergeant-at-Arms
John l Martin--and Ito those who
have aided them in the performance
of their duties"
Chairman Taggart responded in
appropriate vein ON behalf of him
self and his fellow officers, announc-
ing that an opportunity would be
found, II possible. for gathering Of
the old and new National commit
tees to meet in a social way.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
BRYAN AND KERN
TO HEAD TICKET.
NEBRASKAN THE CHOICE OF
DEMOCRATS FOR THE
THIRD TIME,
NOMINATIONS ARE UNANIMOUS.
Commoner Wins on the First Ballot
Amid a Frenzy of Wild
Enthusiasm.

Denver, Colo.-William Jennings
Bryan, of Nebraska, wa nominated
for the third time for the Office of
the Presidency of the United States
amid scenes of frenzied enthusiasm
The result came after an all-night
session, which was kept in a con-
stant turmoil up to the eliminating
moment when the Nebraska leader
was proclaimed the choice of the
convention as the Democratic stand
ard-bearer.
The nomination was made on the
first and only ballot, the vote stand
ing:
William ]. Bryan, S92h; Govern
or John A. Johnson, 46; Judge Geo.
Gray, 591a. Absent or not voting,
8. Total, 1906.
The announcement of the vote was
the signal for wild demonstration.
The scene within the amphitheater
at the moment the nomination was
made was one Of stirring animation.
From pit to dome the vast building
was packed with 10000 people,
thinned out in the galleries, after
hours of waiting and the discomforts
of the night. 1t was spectacle of
the greatest proportions-tier on tier
and gallery on gallery of agitated
forms ever ready to spring into few
erish outbreaks of enthusiasm and
everywhere the blaze of flags, bunt-
ing and patriotic devices and the en-
veloping folds of Old Glory. Twice
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13

before the throng had been moved
into mad ecstacy, first by the
speech placing the name of Bryan in
nomination, and when that of Gov
ernor johnson, of Minnesota, was
proposed, but these manifestations
paled before the eliminating out
burst of emotion.
As the announcement of the Ne
braskan's actual nomination was
made the whole assemblage arose en-
masse, waving flags, handkerchiefs,
newspapers, hats and coats, any
thing and everything which hands
could lay upon to wave aloft or hurl
into the air, while a bedlam of
sound poured out from these 10000
throats in exultant yells, with the
added din of tin horns, the roar
of magaphones and the strains of the
band playing.
When for a moment order was Sc
cured, out of the tempestuous chaos
Of demonstration, state after state,
which had at first recorded its vote
for Johnson or Gray fell into line
with the overmastering Bryan col
umn and the nomination was made
unanimous and by acclamation.
Alabama, the first state on the
Toll-call, yielded to Nebraska, the
home state of Bryan, whose spokes-
man, the youthful orator, Ignatius J.
Dunn, of Omaha, advanced to the
platform. He spoke with great earn
estness and to sympathetic audi
ence, which greeted each utterance
of tribute TO the Nebraska leader
with demonstrative evidence of ap-
proval. His concluding passage was
q fervid tribute to the Commoner as
the intrepid leader who had borne
the battle-scarred flag of Democracy
through the campaigns of 1896 and
1900 with the devotion and faith of
the crusaders OF old, Americas S great
commoner, Nebraska's gifted son,
William J. Bryan. This was the sig
nal for long continued uproar, last
ing upward Of As minutes.
A few moments after the cheer
tng began an immense oil painting
Af Mr.. Bryan was lowered from be-
hind a monster American shield
which had reposed on the chairman 3
desk ever since the convention be-
gan. The appearance Of the picture
raised the pitch Of the outburst to a
veritsble pandsmon!up.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13

elected temporary chairman ano
Urey Woodson, of Kentucky, tempo
rary secretary, to serve until perma-
nent campaign managers are select.
ed.
John F. Lamb, of Terre Haute
Ind, is prominently mentioned for
chairman of the Democratic Nation
al Committee. The skillful manner
in which Mr.. Lamb has, during the
convention just closed handled the
Vice campaign of John
w. Kern, has made him prominent in
the party, and his friends are strong
ly urging him as the most suitable
man to manage the National cam
paign.
Mr.. Lamb was for years law part
ner of the late Senator Voorhees,.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
BRYAN is PLEASED WITH KERN
Running-Mates Personal Friends
for Many Years,

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., July IT,
When he received the news of the
nomination Of J. w. Kern for Vice
President, Mr.. Bryan said his views
on the nomination could best be ex-
pressed in the telegram which he
sent to Mr.. Kern. He is not only
pleased with the nomination, but
pleased that it would meet with such
unanimity. There were a number
of persons whom he counted as avail
able, and Kern was always included
in this list. Mr.. Kern and Mr.. Bryan
have been political and personal
friends for many years. The follow
ing is the telegram:
Hon. John w. Kern, Denver,
Colo: Accept my warmest congrat-
ulatiOns. Your nomination gratifies
me very much. We have splendid
platform and l am glad to have a
running mate in such complete har-
mony with the platform. Stop off
and see us on your way East.
civilian J. BRYAN"
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
KERN STAUNCH PARTY MAN.
Popular in Social and Political Life
in Home State.

Popular in Social and Political Life
in Home State.
Indianapolis, Ind, July 14.-John
w. Kern, nominated for the Vice
Presidency by the Denver conven-
ton, has been a prominent figure in
state politics for a period of "a
years.
Mr.. Kern has always been a
staunch party man. In the prelimi-
nary campaign of 1896, when there
was such a determined free silver
sentiment and it seemed inevitable
that the approaching Democratic
State Convention would indorse free
silver, he was pronounced gold
man and entered freely into the fight
to create sentiment in the party
against the new political dogma.
When the state and National con-
ventions had spoken on the subject,
he declared his allegiance to the
party and went into the campaign
that followed and did his utmost to
elect Bryan. His pre-conventiOn ut
terances were hurled at him by the
opposition press and by orators in
the hustings, but Kern took the
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
EARNED $77,000.O0
IN SIX MONTHS.
Local Company Makes Wonderful
Showing in Semi-Annual State
ment Just Out.

The semi-annual statement just
issued by the Northwestern Mutual
Fire Association, of this city, shows
earnings to it's policy holders for the
six months of over $4,000, as COM
pared with the rates of other COM
panies. This makes the earnings to
policy holders since organization
over one-half million. Notwith-
standing that it has increased it's
dividends to SIS per cent on its annual
payment dwelling policies, and is
paying cash dividends of from 25 to
40 per cent in all other departments,
it continues to add rapidly to it's
financial strength. During the six
months just closed it has added $1S,-
9O3.74 to it's cash assets, has incresed
it's net cash surplus by $11, ,047S5,
and it's reinsurance reserve by So
073.S9. It's policy holders assume
no liability, depending upon it's pre-
MUM receipts and cash resources for
the payment of losses. This, how
ever, gives greaer loss-paying ability
in proportion to risks outstanding,
than all stock companies reporting to
New York Insurance Department.
It's remarkable record is largely
due to its system of selecting only
the best class of risks, and fortunate
is the man whose property comes up
to the required standard, thereby en-
abling him to take advantage of so
large a saving.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
Nomination..

4NOhhhNkAOhs
Fairview, Lincoln, Neb.-William
J. Bryan, when he received the an
nouncement of his nomination as
Presidential candidate of the Demo-
cratic party, said:
"Hhe Presidency is the highest Of
fetal position in the world, and no
one occupying it can afford to have
his views upon public questions
Biased by personal ambition. Rec
ognizing his responsibility to God,
and his obligation to his countrymen,
he should enter upon the discharge
of his duties with singleness of pur-
pose. Believing that one can best
do this when he is not planning for
a second term, l announce now, as |
have on former occasions, that, ii
elected, l shall not be a candidate
for reelection.
"This is a nomination plainly from
the people, and my obligation will
be purely to the people. l appre-
ciate the honor more because it came
not from one person or a few per-
sons, but from the rank and file. act
ing freely and without compulsioA.' u
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
DODGE MOODOO DAY.
Sergeant-at-Arms Stops Clock Before
IT. Points TO Friday

Sergeant-at-Arms Stops Clock Before
1t Points to Friday.
Denver-Maybe there will always
be question whether Bryan was
nominated, officially. on Friday. Ac-
cording to the big clock in the Con-
vention Hall, it is few minutes be-
fore II o'clock on Thursday, the 9th
of July.
1t was superstitious sergea1it-at-
arms who arranged for the week
without Friday and he put his idea
into effect without consulting any
one. Having accomplished his pur.
pose, the cheers of the Democrats
proved the unanimous adoption OF
their mental resolutions.
When the hands Of the clock in
the auditorium Thursday night
pointed close to the hour of -, the
superstitious sergeant-at-arms climb.
ed to the top Of the railing opposite
the speakers platform and stopped
time in its flight The cheers which
followed indicated the assembled del.
egates and visitors did not want to
see important business transacted on
Friday.
Mrs. Ruth Bryan Leavitt, perhaps
the most interested person in the en-.
tire convention, remained to the end
of the all-night session. Not until
the votes had been cast and her faith.
er indorsed by the convention as its
unanimous choice to bear the stand.
ard of the party did she leave her
seat in her box and join the crowd
hurrying homeward.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
II Can't Be Beat.

The best Of all teachers IS eXpe-
rience. c. M. Harden, of Silver City,
North Carolina, says: II find Elec-
trio Bitters does all that's claimed for
it. For stomach, Liver and Kidney
troubles it can't be beat. have tried
it and find it most excellent medi-
cine" Mr.. Harden is right; it's the
best of all medicines also for weak
ness, lame back, and all run down
conditions. Best too for chills and
malaria. Sold under guarantee by
Evans Drug Co. and Postoffice Phar-
macy. Al
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
twenty-five Cents Is the Price Of
Peace.

The terrible itching and smarting,
incident to certain skin diseases, is
almost instantly allayed by applying
Chamberlain Salve. Price 25 cents.
For sale by Evans Drug Co.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
INDIANA TO HAVE CHAIRMAN.

John F. Lamb, Of Terre Haute, May
Be Chosen to Fill Position.
Denver-The Democratic National
Committee will confer with William
]. Bryan at Lincoln and organize.
Thomas Taggert, of Indiana. waa
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13

criticised him very freely in the past
three or four years because of the
and National Chairman Taggart.
John w. Kern was born in Alto,
Ind, December 20, 1S49. From
1897 to 1901 he was city attorney
of Indianapolis Mr.. Kern is a red
hot campaigner. an orator of force
of Hendricks and Voorhees, and
served with them in many memoir
able political battles.
The Kern family is prominent So
cially in Indianapolis, Mrs. Kern be-
ing a brilliant woman of high in
telligence and lively wit.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13

The Herald = the most widely read
paper On 0ray's HarboE. Wiss sdvsN
t1segD know T.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13

ground that his party had spoken
and its utterances were a law to him.
While Kern is popular with his
party and in the social life Of the
city and state. some Democrats have
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13
BRYAN DEEPLY GRATEFUL.

II Elected VIII Not Seek . Second
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1908-07-13

The delegates poured from the
convention floor onto the already
overcrowded stage. James Dahlman
of Omaha, Bryan leader, jumped to
the secretary's desk and urged the
throng forward. The stage stand
ards were grouped about the plat
form. Spectators and delegates were
on their feet waving thousands of
flags and cheering themselves
hoarse. Many of the New York del
egates stood and cheered with the
others, but the majority remained
seated.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25
TENNIS TOURNEY
BEGINS

Play ia the Washington State
tournament. which opened az ? 30
this morning. ON the grounds OF the
Seattle Tennis club at Madison st
and Summit av-. was resumed at
2 O'Clock this afternoon.
The mornings matches resulted
as follows W Murray OF Seattle
beat O. - Littlefieid OF Seattle. 60.
go. W r. Myers Of Seattle beat
Neon OF Seattle. So. s-s: Dr. s c.
r. R0rabauxh OF Seattle beat r.
burnside OF Seattle. IS. 90. So.
D. s Niles OF Seattle beat Ray
Thompson OF Tacoma. 6-i. 81: Carl
Lewis OF Seattle beat Eimore OF
Seattle. 6-i. CO. w 5. F1tz OF Seat
tie beat r. Robertson of Seattle.
So. ca. sam Russell OF Seattle beat
DR. Flset OF Seattle. s.l. 60. Miss
pitts OF Victoria beat Miss Smith
Of Victoria. 81. CO; Miss Gardner
OF Everett beat Miss Mard OF Vic
t0fia
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25

the republican party was boaating
OF ita enforcement OF the law.
Most ~ the trusts have never
been disturbed, and those that have
heen prosecuted have not had their
business seriously interrupted. The
president has done something To.
ward the enforcement OF the law.
but not nearly enough. and the re-.
publican leaders have lhwarted him
at every point
A private monopoly In In.
defensiblc and ihtoierable. We
therefore favor the vigorous en-.
tofccment OF the criminal law
asainat guilty trust magnates aud
OFFICIALS, and demand the enactment
OF such additional legislation aa
may be necessary 70 make Il Inn.
possible for private monopoly 10
exist In the United States.
Among the additional remedies
we specify three. First. law
preventing a duplication OF direct.
ora among competing corporations
second, a license system which will.
without abrldglnE the right Of each
state 10 create corporations, or its
risht TO regulate aa Il viii foreign
corporations doing business within
It's limits, make Il necessary for
The manufacturing or trading cor.
poratlon engaged la interstate CON.
merce 90 take out a federal license
before u shall b. permitted 20 con.
troll ~ much as 20 per cent % the
product Ia when Il deals, the
license 10 protect the public from
watered stock and 90 prohibit the
control by such corporation OF more
than 80 per cent OF the total amount
OF any product consumed In the
United States; aud. third. a Law
compelling such licensed corpora.
Tons 70 sell % all purchasers Ia an
parts % the country on the same
terms. after making due allowance
for cost OF transportation.
Here IL plain. candid statement
III the party's position. There IL no
clubbing. no evasion. no amblE.
uity. A private monopoly Is lnde.
feasible and lntolcrable. II 10 bad
bad IN principle and bad In prac.
tlce. No apology can be offered for
q. and no people should endure II.
Our party's position II entirely Ia
harmony with the position OF JET.
fersOn.
The democratic party pledges
itself 10 the vigorous enforcement
~ the criminal lae against trust
possible Tor the republican party 20
enforce the present criminal law
against trust officials. these Off.
Gals are Intimately connected with
the republican party In the present
campaign"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25
ON THE FRONT

The steamship Pennsylvania ar
rived this morning from COrdona.
bringing n cargo of furH and gen
eral freight. She brought down 100
passengers.
The Jefferson sailed this morning
for Skagway.
The schooner A. NJ. Baxter sailed
from Ballard this morning with ium'
Der for Benecia
Aduces received by the Mer.
chant s'ExchanEe state that the
British steamer Antilochua sailed
yesterday from Greenoch for Puget
sound points.
The Beesley is on the way 20
QuArtermaster'n harb0r for repairs.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25
Psntsoss

Unthan. the armieas wonder. Is
the feature Of the Seneca st play
house this week. and t. drawing
large crowds to see bis exhibition.
unthan was born without ans arms.
aud at the performances yesterday
he demonstrated that Il vas imma.
teriai % him He shoots q gun.
deals cards plays violin and does
many things that two EARNED men
can't DO
Mile Louise IL quite a rival OF
Unthan's for popularity with the
audience. Her balloons and
monkeys are trained acFohats. aud
seem 20 enjoy the work. John J.
Clark. a. a monologlst. made quite
an impression on the audience with
his new style ~ monologue work
His stuff IN witty and clean Clara
Walters. a trick pianist and dancer,
Was good Ashton. Newman and
Ashton did a singing and dancing
turn. and Marraci. violiuiat. closed
the bill.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25
COSGRONE MEETINGS
BEGIN TONIGHT

address two meetings. At Paysee's
hall. Latona. J NJ. Frink and NJ y.
Gosc viii be the other speakers.
The latter Is one OF the prominent
attorneys OF the east side. and has
lived near Mr.. Cosgrove for a quar-.
ter or a century. lie will tell Of
the candidate as his ueighbors know
him.
The second meeting tomorrow
night will be held IN Phelan's hall.
Columbia Mr.. Higgins and MIR.
Cornell Will address the meeting
until Mr.. Cosgrove arrives.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25
DEATH OF M'KELVEY is TO
( BE INVESTIGATED

the most prominent men Of 81.
Cloud. MINI. coming from there TO
Seattle a year ago. Besides holding
the position Of chief Of police OF
the 81 Cloud department. be was
sheriff OF Stoarns county for two
terms
when the Philippine war broke
osis In 1885. Mckelvey went 10 the
front ~ captain of the St Cloud
company IN the Thirteenth Mime
sofa regiment
His father. now deceased. was
Judge McKeiyey OF the Sixth dis.
trict court. a position he filled for
many years lie Is survived By a
mother. sister and a brother. VIII
bur Mckclvey. a dentist. all living
at 81 Cloud.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25
IpGES ORGANIZED LABOR ..
TO SUPPORT DEMOCRACY

producers 20 organize Tor the pro.
lection Of wages and the Improve.
ment o. labor conditions 20 the end
that aueh labor organizations and
their members should not be re-.
sarded as Illegal combinations In
restraint Of trade.
The other declarations In the
democratic platform include thlnsa
which the workers have demanded
for many years.
Urge Concerted Action.
We earnestly urge the workers
and all good citizens To consider
most carehsly and thoughtfuliy the
attitude Of the two great political
parties toward tho fundamental
rights aud principles embodied In
labor's demands study their res.
peetlve platforms. and then vote a.
your conscience dletatea
The republican party definitely
lines up with the corporate interests
ni the country aud defles the PEG.
pie "a help themselves.
The democratic party endorses
lahor'a demands and pledges e,
self Ia carry them into effect II Il
Is put into power
We feel that We need not do
more than state the facts above
outlined The workers aud their
friends have had experience IN the
past year OF what the party now In
power can do and Intends 10 do.
The very feeling ~ outrage and In
dlgnation which prompted the
decision Of thu workers 60 use their
political power 90 protect them
selves viii guide you as To how TO
cast your vote.
ELECT your friends and defeat
your enemies"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25

Frederick v Bowers and bis com.
pany II seven people AZ the Star
theatre received quite an ovation
yesterday when they presented
their musical comedy. College
DAYS" Bowers 10 vefy favorably
remembered here from bis last Walt
as the drummer IN The Ham Tres.
tits little sketch this time II as
good as anything that has ever ap
pearwd here In vaudeville. II IL the
same comedy that Kiaw a EriaaEer
featured in their advanced yaude.
vile houses iast season
Among the other members % the
new bin AZ the Star this week la
Mozafto. the Instrumental man.
Who does all sorts Of things on as
many different Instruments AZ.
Hunter 4 Ali DO an acrobatic act
that u clever FRED and ness Ia.
cier and LouEhiin'E dogs finish the
bill
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1908-08-25
B RYAN TALKS OF
THE TRUSTS
tcon,iauedl

lifting the great crowd of It's feet
with hts elcqucnce.
Mr.. Bryan said In part.
The sherman antitrust law vas
passed ~ years ago. u has erin.
inal clause which provides pvni.
Tertiary punishment for those who
conspire together In restraint Of
trade. Ever since the enactment %
the Law. with the exception OF four
years .sfhs republican party has con.
trolied the executive department OF
the government. and. during two
years Of the foar. X controlled the
house Of representatives.
Instead OF democratic dsreilc.
ton. the democratic party has been
urging year after year. the strict
enforcement Of that law. and the
republican party has been explain
ing year after year Why u was Inn
possible 10 enforce H. Instead OF
being a "wholesome instrument for
good. Il has been almost useless.
so far as the protection OF the public
Is concerned. for the trusts have
grown in number. ia strength. and
IN arrogance. At the very time when