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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
BRYAN's RUNNING MATE
Like His Leader Has Known Small
Successes and Big Defeats.

Indianapolis. Ind, July 1O.-John w.
Kern was born Dec. 20, 1S49, at the village
of Alto, Howard county, Indiana. His
father, DR.. Jacob w. Kern, was a Vir-
ginian by birth, who removed to Shelby
county, Indiana, in 1886, and lived there
until 1885, when he moved into the north
ern county.
John kern's mother was Nancy Liggett
and she and DR.. Kern were married in
Warren county, Ohio. In 1854 when John
was five years old the family removed to
Warren county, Iowa. From the time he
went to Iowa until he was Is years old
he did not see a railroad train The fam.
lily moved back to Howard county in 1864
In the SOS while still in Iowa Mrs Kern
died. Two children were left. John and
his sister, who is now Mrs. Isaac EngeI
of Danville. Va.
John was educated in the district
schools and he continued lis education
by attending the Indiana Normal school
Of Kokomo, Ind, riding horseback 10
miles each way every day. Later he
taught school near Alto. He earned mon.
ey to enter Ann Arbor, graduating from
the law department of Michigan Univer-
sity in 1869. He Immediately began prac-
ticing in Kokomo. Ind. He was "drafted''
when he was p years old to make the
race for the Legislature in the Republi.
can county of Howard, but was defeated.
He was chosen city attorney of Kokomo
for Sin terms over Republican aspirants
In 1854 he was elected reporter of the
supreme court. Since then Indianapo polls
has been his home, where he has prac-
ticed law. He has worked in every cam
paign. served the county in the Legisla-
ture and was the leader OF his party +,
the state Senate. He was city attorney
on the last two administrations of Mayor
Thomas Tagsart from October. 1897. to
October 1901. In 1900 he was nominated
for governor but was defeated. Before
the st. Louis convention of four wears
ago Mr.. kern's name had been promi-
nently mentioned among the Vice Presi
dental possibilities
MI Kern has been president of tho
Commercial Club and has always been
conspicuous in all state and civic move
ments. Mrs. Kern is prominent In all thu
social and literary affairs of the cit-
Miss Julia Kern, their daughter. is well
known socially. There are two other
children-John W. Kern. Jr, aged O. ana
William II. Kern, who is now Ave wears
old.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
BRYAN AGAIN PROMISES
That If Elected Will Not Again Be
Candidate.

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., July To-
The following statement was made by
William j. Bryan when he received
tho announcement Of his nomination
as the candidate of the Democratic
party for President:
"The Presidency is the highest Off
cial possession in the world and no
one occupying it can afford to have
his views upon public questions bias
ed by personal ambition. Recognize
ing his responsibility to God and his
obligation to his countrymen, he
should enter upon the discharge OF
his duties with singleness of purpose.
Believing that one can best do this
when he is not planning for second
term, l announce now, as / have on far
| occasions, that if elected, l shall not
be 2 candidate for reelection.
This is a nomination as purely from
the people as can be, and If elected my
obligation will be as purely to the
people. / appreciate the honor the
more because it came not from one
person or few persons, but from the
rank and file acting freely and with
out cOmpuIsion."
So far had the dawn advanced that
lights were scarcely needed when the
bulletin flashing the news Of the con-
vention's action arrived.
1t galvanized into the life the
somolent spirits and dropping lids of
the party which had sat the night
through in the Bryan sun parlor.
Mr.. Bryan sat beside his daughter
Grace on settee, when for the third
tine in bis life he heard himself call
ed to lead his party in a battle of
ballots for the control of administra-
ton of the United States
A. r. Talbot, Mr.. Bryan's former
law partner, was the first to grasp
his hand, and for a moment he was
kept busy with both hands acknOw-
Lodging the congratulations of the Is
persons in the room.
loving cup filled with unfermented
lime juice was brought out, each one
present taking sip. Aside from his
immediate family, his former part
ner, his secretary, and Mrs. j. W.
Winger and his sister, Mrs. Allen, Mr.
Bryan's companions during the night
We're newspaper correspondents. Ac-
cepting them as guests Mr.. Bryan
whiled away the hours with story af-
| ter story illustrating his experiences in
public life or some point which he de-
sired to make.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11

today for Congressman Sherman that
no determination has been made as to
when he will undergo an operation.
His physician visits him twice daily.
Mr.. Sherman spends about two hours
each day with his secretary in going
over his correspondence and the re-.
mainder of the time his physician de-
clares must be spent in rest. 1t is said
that Mr.. Sherman has recuperated
more slowly than after any previous
attack. While it is admitted that he
will ultimately have to be operated on
for the trouble, it will not be until he
has gained strength.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
MRS. KERN is SORRY.
Cares More for Mr.. kern's Health Thar
Any Political Honors,

indianapolis. Ind, July 10.-Mrs John
W. Kern. wife of the nominee for Vice
President. was notified by The Associated
Press of the nomination Of her husband
at Denver. She was at her home. 1ss9
North Pennsylvania street, with her chill.
dren.
II had hoped" she said. you wou,d
give me the good news that Mr.. Kern
mad not been nominated. I. of course,
appreciate the honor conferred upon Mr..
Kern, but I cannot understand what con.
dit1ons at Denver have arisen that would
cause him to have accepted the nomina :
ton. Mr. Kern las injured his health in
fast campaigns by his activity and as this
means vastly more to me than any politi-
cal honors 1 am sincerely sorry, although
1 suppose I should not say So"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
The Nominations,

Gov Vardaman of Mississippi moved
that the convention proceed to the
nomination of Vice Presidential can
didate. The action was carried. Or
motion of Senator Stone of Missouri
speeches were limited to 10 minutes
each and scconding speeches to five
minutes. Acting Chairman James di-
recte1 the call of states to proceed
Alabama yielded to Indiana The fol
lovers of John w. Kern cheered Ius-
tily. Thomas r. Marshall. Democratic
candidate for governor of Indiana
was sent to the platform to offer Mr.
kerns' name as the head of the list
Mr.. Marshal asserted that Mr. Kern
had all the qualifications that could
be desired. Indiana's delegates cheered
for several minutes. They were Joined
by only a few delegates from Florida.
When Colorado was reached on the
roll oX-Gov Charles S. Thomas placed
in nomination Charles A. Towne of
New York. The mention of Mr.
Towne's name was received with ap-
pause, but only one New York del
egate showed signs of approval by
waving his hat
Connecticut sent J. J. Walsh to the
platform to name Archibald Mcneil of
Bridgeport. "Give us Mcneil" he con-
cluded. land we will give you Connec-
ticut next November"
Delaware yielded to Georgia and L.
I. Hill placed Clark Howell of Atlanta
in nomination. The mention of Mr.
Howells name was greeted with much
applause.
Florida yielded to Missouri and Gov.
JOS. w. Folk took the platform amid
cheering from all sections of the hall
WheE he spoke it was to second the
nomination of Mr.. Kern. Governor
Folk was cheered when he closed with
the mention of Mr.. Kerns name The
band played 1.-THE Banks of the Wa
bash"
Idaho seconds the nomination of
Charles A. Towne." shouted a dele
gate from that state when his name
was reached
Mr.. James, after Idaho had been
heard. yielded the gavel to James H.
Lewis of Chicago who recognized Fred
Kern of Illinois.
Mr.. Kern placed the name of John
Mitchell before the convention. al
though he did not offer him as a can
didate. A cheer followed the mention
of Mr.. Mitchelrs name. Mr. Kern
said that Mr.. Mitchell had said that he
preferred that his name be not pre-
scented as candidate and he therefore
on behalf of Illinois, seconded the
nomination of Kern.
When Indiana was reached Chair
man John e. Lamb announced: On
diana gracefully yields to Alabama. =
Congressman T. ]. Hefin of the lat
ter state then spoke briefly to second
Mr.. Kern.
AS spokesman for Iowa, Martin ].
Wade announced that the state had in
tended to present the name of Jerry B.
Sullivan. an view of the bright galaxy
OF candidates already named he con-
tinued. "Mr. sullivan CALAMITY has
asked that his name be not announce
ed" Mr.. Wade seconded Kern.
Ollie James of Kentucky seconded
Mr.. Kern as zone of the knightliest
Democrats in the world" There We're
no further responses from the states
until Maryland was reached. when
Mr.. Lee Of that delegation seconded
Mr. Towne of New York.
When Texas was called the Gray
banner was still waving over the del
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
Never Fails to Relieve
SICK HEADACHE
LIVER TROUBLES

Weeks Mills, Me-, Sept. I, IeoO.
II have used L. F. Atwoods On. pa
tiers for years for sick headache sn ',
liver trouble, and they have nsvs'
failed to relieve me-" Yours truly
Mrs. D. w. Whitehouse.
The true 81. F." Atwood's Btters az
the one remedy that you can aiwa .s.
depend on for speedy relief for deI E1asd
ments Oof stomach, liver and . o'"
Sold at dealers for 35c.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
DIDN'T SAY II.
President Never Uttered Remark Hob.
son Credits To Him.

oyster Bay. July 10.-Rchmond
Pearson Hobsons speech at the Demo-
cratic national convention citing Presi-
dent Roosevelt as authority for the I'M
minence of war with Japan drew from
Sycamore Hill the following statement
given out by Secretary Loeb:
The congressman must, OF course
have been misquoted. The President
not only never made such remark
but never made any remark even re-
motely resembling it.
''All that the President has ever SAID
is that if there was a sufficient navy
there never would be any possibility Oh
this country getting into foreign
war"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
ON TUESDAY NEXT
Bryan and National Committee WI"
Get Together and Swap Notes.

Denver. July 10.-The Democrats
national committee will confer WIN
William j. BRYAN at Lincoln on Tues
day next. The committee met toda!
for the purpose of organizing, but III
view of a telegraphed invitation lroiH
Mr.. Bryan, which was submitted TO 'i'e
committee by DR.. Hall. the Nebraska
member, it was decided to defer acton
until the wishes of the DemocralN
leader could be aScertained. Thoilds
Taggart of Indiana was elected TEN,
porary chairman and Uric Woodson VI
Kentucky temporary secretary to SeNe
until permanent campaign manages
are selected
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
TO NOTIFY KERN,
James r. Abbott Of Maine Is Member
Of That Committee.

Denver Colo, July 10-The com
mittee appointed to notify John w
Kern of his nomination for Vice Presi-
dent includes the following from New
England:
connecticut, Frank H. Fenton;
Maine. James R. Abbott: Massachu-
setts. John O'Gara; Rhode Island. p. j
Murphy; ermont James E. Burke.
Prohibition Convention July IS.
Columbus, Ohio. July 1O-The pro-
hibition party will hold it's national
convention in Columbus July Is and
49, Following the state prohibition con-
vention.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
JUST AS EXPECTED.
Already Hearing from the Democrats
Who Can't Stand Bryan.

oyster Bay. n. Y, July 10.-Secre-
tary Loeb said this afternoon that
President Roosevelt received letter
today from a Dmocrat, who at one time
was a United States senator, in which
the writer tells the President that he
intends to support the Republican
ticket for President this year
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
BRYAN's CONGRATULATIONS
Wired Mr.. Kern, Whose Nomin alton
PIeases the Big Chief.

Fairview, Lincoln, Neb., July 10
When he received the news of the
nomination of John w. Kern for Vice
President, Mr.. Bryan said that his
views on the nomination could be best
expressed in the telegram which he
sent to Mr.. Kern. He is not only
pleased with the nomination, but pleas
ed that it was made with such unani-
nifty. There were a number of per-
sons whom he counted as available,
and Kern was always included in this
list. Mr.. Kern and Mr. Bryan have
been political and personal friends for
many years. The following is the tele-
gram:
Hon. John w. Kern,
Denver, Colo.
Accept my WarmeSt cOngratula-
tons Your nomination gratifies me
very much. We have splendid plat
form and i am glad to have a running
mate in such complete harmony with
the platform. Stop off and see US on
your way East.
(Signed)
civilian JENNINGS BRYAN"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
Hon. John w. Kern,
Denver. Colo.
MAY GO TO DENVER,
If Committee Can't Visit Bryan He
Will Visit Committee.

Fairview. Lincoln, July 10.-Mr. Bly,
an may go to Denver. This afternoon
h" was in Geographic communication
with Judge o. P. Hall, the new ma
tional committeeman from Nebraska
Mr.. Bryan invited the national COM
mitteemen to visit him at Fairview up
on their return from the convention,
but said that if this were inconvenient
he (Mr. Bryan) would go to Denver
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
TO NOTIFY BRYAN.
Among New EngIanders Is Frank M.
Morse Of Maine.

Denver. Colo, July 10.-The commit
tee appointed to notify William j. By
an OF his nomination includes the fol-
lowing from New England states:
Connecticut Harry c. Ney: Maine.
Frank M. Morse; Massachusetts,.
Humphrey O'Sullivan; New Hamp-
shire, J. G. Hutchins; Rhode Island, P.
Fl. Kean; Vermont, Jas. Z. Burke.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
CONFIRMING WITH TAFT.
CONTINUED from Page One.l

TIRE from the committee was reached
only after very careful constellation. It
was finally deemed wise for him to re-
lnqulsh his duties as chairman of the
congressional committee, largely on
account of the duties which will de-
VoiVe upon him as one of the national
candidates. 1t has not been determined
YET who his successor will be.
Senator Hemenway and Renresen+.-
i've Mckinley left here today to ioin
opaker Cannon in Chicago and the
three Will go thence to Mackinac Is
iand, IN the upper Great Lakes. for a
prlef rest it has not been determined
yet whether Mr.. Hemenway will I'M
dertake the direction of the western
campaign, with headquarters at Chica-
go. Senator Hemenway has an i'm.
portant campaign in his own state This
year and feels that he ought 70 devote
much time to that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
KERN NOMINATED.
Continued from Page One)

egation arose and began to protest
against action of the delegations last
night in yielding the states place on
the Presidential nominating roll to
Utah. He was ruled out of order.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11

At Q O'Clock the nominating speeches
began and delegates and spectators
were stirred with eager expectancy as
the supreme and long deferred hour
for vote approached.
AS Dunn of Omaha approached the
platform. he spoke with good voice In
earnest and to a sympathetic audience
Of approval. His concluding passage
was q fervid tribute to the common
and intrepid leader who bore aloft the
banner. carried the flag Of Democracy
through the campaigns of 1896 and 1900
with the devotion and faith of the
crusaders of old day "America's great
commoner. Nebraska's gifted son. Will
liam ]. Bryan"
This was the signal for a long con-
tinued uproar, rivaling in duration and
intensity the demonstration of Wednes-
day, which lasted l hour and 20 min
utes. Again, the whole assemblage was
dashed into a fury of excitement. The
delegates seized the state standards
and gathered them on the presiding
officers platform. while all the CALLER
les broke into clamor. The demonstra-
ton lasted upwards of As minutes.
At times it assumed great proper
tions of madness as the excited
throngs rushed through the aisles to-
ward the platform, that there was Sc
rious danger of panic. One woman
tainted and was carried from the hall
TIE nomination of Gov. johnson OF
Minnesota prccipitated another whirl-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11

Packv Mcfarland and Freddie Weish
nay ha re- matched for q i1-ruund uou'
at Colma.
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BRYAN'S NOMINATION.
CONTINUED from Page One.)
when Gov. johnson was presented, put
tho manifestations paled before the

uhap Gov Johnson was presented, but
the manifestations paled before the
eliminating Outburst of emotion
AS the announcement of the Nebras-
kan's actual nomination was made the
whole assemblage rose en- masse, waV-
ing flags, handkerchiefs, newspapers
hats and coats, anything and every
thing which hands could lay upon to
wave aloft or hurl into the air, while
"a bedlam of sound poured out from
tho 10 600 threats in exultant yells, cat
calls. Comanche war whoops. with the
added din of shrieking horns. the roar
If megaphones and the strains OF the
hand n,aving an exultant anthem
When for a moment order couid De
secured ont of this tempestuous chaos
Of demonstration. state after state
which had at first recorded its vote Tor
Johnson or Gray fell into line with the
oyermastering column. ana the noun
nation was made unanimous and by ac-
clamation.
The taking of the vote had been loi-
lowed with breathless interest as s'a.e
after state sweled the Bryan strength
when New York was reached IN inc
call Of states the announcement u.
Chief Murphy "7S votes tor Bryan
brought out n wild outburst OF enthu-
s,asm which for time compelled the
suspension of the roll call. A further
DELAY was caused by demand 1or
po,l of the New York delegation. oh
this poll many of the New York deie-
gates including Judge Alton B. Par
ker. the Presidential nominee iou'
wears ago. remained silent but the en-
fire Is votes of the delegation were
cast for Bryan under the unit rule
Pennsylvania was similarly called
after sharp disagreement within 'he
delegation and the vote of PennsyiVa-
MIA as finally cast was undivided.
The convention adjourned at sou
Friday morning until 1 P. NJ, after
having been in session continuously 1or
more than eight hours. AS the dele
gates and spectators left the hall the
echoes of enthusiasm continued TO
roar through the building while those
outside took up the shout and bore II
along the silent streets. awakening
tho city just as the first pale rays OF
dawn were breaking in the east with
the resounding chorus of Bryan. Bry-
an, Bryan"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
GRAY AND JOHNSON
Compliment Bryan and Each Promise.
Him His Support.

st. Paul, Mimi, July 1O.-Governor
johnson will support William j. Brv-
an for the Presidency. Governor John.
son said he would do all in his powe,
to bring about the election of Mr.. Bry.
an. 1t is understood that a telegram
congratulating Mr.. Bryan and tender.
ing him Governor Johnsons support
was sent to Lincoln today
The text Of Governor Johnson's tele.
gram is as follows:
Hon. William j. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb
please accept my heartiest con-
gratulations on your nomination and
the splendid victory which it implies.
You have no more earnest supporter
than l and | hope to be permitted to
contribute to you success and to that
of the party.
(Si5ned) John A. JOHNSON"
Wilmington. Del, July 10.-Upon be-
ing Informed Of the nomination of Mr..
Bryan for President this morning.
Judge George Gray Immediately sent
the following telegram:
Hon William j. Bryan, Lincoln, Neb.
accept my hearty congratulations
tSigncd) GEORGE GRAY"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11

Utica, n. ", July 1O.-It is stated
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1908-07-11
MR.. SHERMAN'S HEALTH

IS ouch That After Resaining STRENGTH
Must Undergo Operation.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-17
DUNHAM IS
TAKEN in TEXAS

SAN JOSE, Sept. 16.-Sheriff
Langford is in receipt of number of
photographs of the j. C. Durham sus-
pect who was recently arrested at
Sherman, Texas, and the likeness of
the arch fiend who murdered six per-
sons at Campbell in 1896, including
the McGlincg family, is so striking
that the case is being given the clos
est attention.
There were four photographs,
showing the suspect in as many diff
ferent positions, and these were
shown to many people who knew
Dunham we'll. All declared that the
likeness, allowing for the lapse of
time since the murderer was last
seen, is good. Sheriff Langford said
today:
This may mean another long trip
in quest of Dunham. We shall act
very slowly in the matter, but as thu
case stands now it looks as though
the right man may be in custody"
Deputy Sheriff Burlington, who
knew Dunham we'll, and who talked
with the murderer but a short time
before the terrible crime was COM
mitted, said today:
'These pictures are the best like
nesses of Dunham I have ever seen
There is a reward of 200 offered
for the capture of the murderer"
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-17
HARTMAN Lines
SHOW A PROFIT

CHICAGO, Sept. 16.-The earn
ings of the Union Pacific and South
ern Pacific for July we're the largest
that either of these roads has report
ed for that month in its history. In
case of both, however, the gross
earnings showed material decrease
as compared with last year.
The good showing in the net was
brought about by a material reduc-
tion in operating expenses. In July
of last year the operating ratio OF the
Union Pacific was 55.6 per cent of
the gross earnings. This year it was
brought down to 472 per cent. In
the same way the operating ratio of
the Southern Pacific was brought
down from 67.4 per cent of the gross
earnings in July last year of SO per
cent for the month this year.
While the gross earnings did not
make so good a comparative showing
as the net, when they were analyzed
the showing loses much of its unsat-
isfactory character. This is due sole
ly to the fact that July last year was
the banner month in the history of
the roads.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-17
SHERIFF SEXES
EVELYNS PICTURE

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-When the
sheriff today seized portrait of Mrs.
Harry X. Thaw and owned by her, it
developed for the first time that a
milliner had obtained a judgment
against her on September for $236.
The portrait is a study in brown OF
Mrs. Thaw by Harrington, and she is
said to have posed for it at the re-
quest of Stanford White, who was
killed by her husband. 1t is inclosed
in remarkable brass frame which
was designed by White.
It is believed the picture would
bring much more than the amount of
the judgment if put up at a sheriff s
SALE
The original bill of the milliner
was for $6S6, representing purchases
on two days, including waists at $125
and $135 each and suit at $40.
Payments aggregating $3.50 were
made on account and then were stop
ped.
Tonopah daily bonanza. [volume] (Tonopah, Nev.) 1906-1929, 1908-09-17
DISCOVERS PLOT
Of CONVICTS

SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 10
Warden Arthur Pratt discovered a
plot at the state penitentiary yester-
day morning which, if it had proved
successful, would have set at liberty
three of the most desperate men in
the prison-Ri2hard Deming, serv-
ing ten years for grand larceny; Joe
Sullivan, serving a life sentence for
the murder of Policeman Charles
Ford. and "Abe" Majors, serving a
life term for the murder of Police
Captain Brown of Ogden.
Majors is considered one of the
most desperate criminals. He began
his lawless career in Oakland, Cali
fornia. when boy of II, terrorizing
the town with long sCries of burg
laries and safe robberies.