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The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-07
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The PWO-THIRDs RULE. II =,
Regulation Old as the Democratic
PartysMay Defeat Bryan at
-. Denver, ...
(ChiCagO Tribunel

There are, indications that Mr..
Bryans chances for the nomination
by the democratic national conven-
ton may be disturbed by the two
thirds rule; r.. -,.--.,. @.--
That updemoctratic convention
regulation has been operative in ev-
cry national convention In the histo-
ry Of the democratic party, except
where the choice was made by ac-
clamation.
1t is a sort OF safeguard when con-
sidered in connection with the other
undemocratic idea of the unit rule
under which the majority Of state
, delegation IS permitted to cast the
solid vote OF the state.
1t was adopted first in 1882, when
President JaclSsons friends possibly
resorted to management" in order
to secure show of practical unani-
nifty for his favor to Van Buren,, for
whom he desired the vice presidential
nomination In spite Of strong oppo-
sttion.
The unanimous choice did not
come by courtesy after Van Buren's
success on the two-thirds plan. But
the rule became a precedent and has
been followed ever since. 1886
1t was affirmed Ito make more i'm
posing effect" Even the nit was at
tackled as a manifest inconsistency
with party theory. But every attempt
! to set it aside has been defeated.
1t was a curious turn Of affairs that
! made Van: Buren himself the first
| real suffererSfrom 1t. In 1914, when
he had clear majority in the con-
vent1on, the rule was used by the
! slave power TO compass his defeat
and give the nomination to a dark
| horse" "&' -
No one seems to doubt that Bryan
will have al majority at Denver, and
| large majority at that. But those
who are striving to prevent his nomY-
| nation are counting upon the long
established rule to defeat him.
SO strongly intrenched is the two
thirds idea that many hold that it
cannot be set aside, except by a two
thirds vote of the convention. If the
party had SO desired the rule might
have been abrogated by some con-
vention where there was no opposi-
ton to the popular candidate.
Not having done so, however, 1t
still stands Under changed condi-
lions it has, become convenient tool
for opponents of the leading candi-
| date. .s5F,=
| In republican conventions the ma
| Jority rules. i That is the accepted
| American idea. 1t is a strange an
omaly that the party which claims to
be the party of the people. should
cling to practice in its convention
which put the rule Of the majority
| aside.
The unit rule and the two-thirds
| rule are relics Of by-gone day
| They do not fit in with modern no
tions Of political independence of the
individual. If Bryan is defeated by
the use of the latter It will be a good
| democratic custom,
| If his friends are able to abolish
such an undemocratic method it will
be distinct gain for the future. But
the chances are that it will be re-
tanned as another evidence of the
| strength of established traditions in
politics
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-07

Institutes May 4.-Most impress
slVe services marked the celebration
OF the sixteenth anniversary OF the
founding of the West Virginia Col
ored Institute, in the assembly hall,
May 3, at p. m. :;
In spite of the unpleasant cool
ness and threatening aspect Of the
weather, very large crowd braved
the% elements and were eager listen
ers and appreciators Of everything
that was said and done 40 make the
observance Of the day unprecedented.
Rev. j. w. Waters, of Simpson M.
E. church, Charleston, brought a
large crowd from the city on the
steamer Calvert.
Profs. Byrd Prillerman, c.. e.
Jones, Jas. NJ. CAVITY, and Mrs. e. M.
Jones, the committee Of arrange
ments are to- be congratulated for
their fortunate selection of partici-
pants on the program.
The following program was rem
dered: q ... -.
Gloria Patri.
Prayer Chaplain William A.
Spriggs.
Scripture Reading, The Beatitudes,
Prof. Byrd PrilIerman.
Hymn, Christ the Foundation of
His Church."
History, Prof. c. E. Jones, School
Historian.
Address, Mr.. John R. Carter, Pres
ldent OF the Institute Alumni Associ-
alton.
Address, Prof. G. w. Boyd, Princi-
pal of the Garnet High School, Char
lesion.
Chorus, TIE Deum Laudamus,
Lloyd.
Sermon, Rev. J. w. Waters, pastor
or the Simpson NJ. E. church, Char
lesion
Remarks, President J.|McHenry
Jones.
Institute School Song, "Praise God
from Whom All Blessings Flow
The paper Of the historian abound
ed In authentic facts, 80 we'll wrought
together that the audience received
both pleasure and profit.
The remarks of Mr.. John r. Car
ter, president of the Alumni Associ-
atlon Of the w. V. G. l., excited many
rlpples of amusement, which. al
though it was the Sabbath, was NOT
out of consonance with the sacred
purpose of the day. Mr.. Carter con-
cluded his remarks by exhorting q
revival of interest in the student
body, and alumni for the rapid deyeI-
opment Of influence and spirit that
Will work for the success Of the
school.
Prof. Boyd, of Garnet High School.
struck the keynote, by asking for the
harmonious and extended efforts Of
the teaching force of the state to
make the w. V. G. /. the future mi
Versity for the Negroes in West Vir-
ginia.
When Prof. Boyd had finished, the
afternoon had become SO far spent
that Rev. Waters, who followed him
torebore his scheduled sermon. and
gave one Of his characteristic talks
In which the secular and sacred were
closely blended.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-07

Clay, W.: Va, May AIT the
largest and most enthusiastic con-
vention ever held in Clay county the
republicans manned their county
ticket here to-day. Harmony pre-
vailed throughout and the following
strong ticket was named:
For house of delegates-A. w.
Bell.
For county clerk-James Reed.
For Circuit clerk-H. NJ. Young.
For sheriff.. D. Hyer.
For prosecuting attorney-F. O.
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SYLVIA

p Sunday, April 26, was rally day at
our church. Over 500 was raised
The object Of the rally was to meet
a payment.
i Sunday evening fire was discovered
In j. SCOTS residence. A few house.
hold goods were destroyed and $3.50
In money was burned.
Miss Annie McNorton, who has
been out Of town quite while, has
returned.
Rush Anderson's sister. Of Fay
etetville, visited him and family this
week: >.', -.
Rev. c. c. Booze conducted sue
cessful revival at Sprague last week.
- w. Glenn has returned from Pitts
burg, where he was called to the sick
bed Of his brother.
Mrs. Lawrence Harmon silent last
week aeRed Star with her sister, Mrs
Meadows, who was quite ILL., -
Many gathered at the church
wednesday night, to witness the
marriage Of Miss Mary Johnson and
/ MT! w. l.. Mosby. The bride wore
cream luster with bridal wreath and
yell. She was attended by her sister
Mrs, Mckinley, Mr.. Mckinley. and
Mr.. Glenn were ushers. A banquet
was served at their home for large
number. The presents were many
and useful. Rev. G. G. Booze off1cia.
ted.
MISS Tacoma Mcdaniel, who spent
Easter with parents and friends al
New River, Va. has returned.
Rev. Henry Gregory was the dele
gate to the district convention. held
at Huntington. He Is the first color
ed delegate ever sent from Raleigh
county.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-07
COLORED YOUTH GETS FIRST
PRIZE IN DRILLING.
Harry w. Smith. Of New Bedford
High School. Gets First Individ-
ual Prize and Leads His School
Which Gets First Team
Prize.
(Boston Globe, April 80, T9O8D

(BostOn Globe, April 80, 1909
New Bedford high school walked
on with the team prize in the inter
scholastic championship drill yester.
day afternoon in the South armory
under the auspices of the Technolo,
gy corps Of cadets. Harry w. Smith
Of New Bedford, won the individual
prize medal, and E. w. Taft, OF
Gloucester, was placed second.
The drill was upon the manual OF
arms, marching and facings, loading
and firing, with kneeling and lying
down omitted. The competition was
keen. 1t was evident, however, that
Harry w. Smith and E. w. Taft were
the best, both going through the mo-
lions like regulars.
After the evening parade Of the
Tech battalion, the squad Of school
boys again marched on the floor, and
Maj. Fred Wheeler, U. S. H., retired
the Tech instructor, presented the
team prize to Harry w. Smith, as
well as the individual first.
The team trophy was a silveftwo.
handled loving cup. The individual
prizes were gold and silver watch
fob medals, alike III design, for the
first and second places respectively.
The competitive drill was open tc
all high and preparatory schools in
New England, each school competing
being allowed team Of three.
, Young Smith is the son of VIM. y.
Smith, Sr.
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-07

Jesse Briggs, received at the West
Virginia penitentiary on February
5, 1904; under sentence OF death for
the killing of Woodson Lyon in Fay
cite county, and who later had his
sentence committed to life impris-
onment by Governor Dawson. was
killed by Acting Warden G. G. Daw-
son at. the penitentiary at 7:25
o'clock Saturday morning, the war
den acting in self defense.
. Later the coroner'S% fury was emf
paneled and rendered the following
verdict: eve, the Jury, And that
Jesse Briggs came to his death by
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-07
ST. ALBANS.

Miss r. A. Wilson spent Sunday
with her parents.
S. s. Gordon and brother Clayton
returned Sunday from Institute and
Charleston.
Mrs. Laura Williams Is visiting her
husband at Silver Gap this week.
Miss Willie Lipscomb is i'll at his
home, on Main street
Miss Elizabeth> Wilson's condition
remains unchanged.
Miss Virginia Wilson, of Point
Pleasant, spent Sunday at home.
Rev. Nelson Barnett Is in town this
week.
Miss Lula Lipscomb is able to be
The advocate. [volume] (Charleston, W. Va.) 1901-1913, 1908-05-07

Hon. Charles T. Caldwell Is dead
at his home in Parkersburg.
Death came at seven o'clock Sun
day evening and the funeyal Will be
held Wednesday morning from the
NJ. E. church, Parkersburg, at ten
o'clock
A complication Of diseases caused
the prominent mans death, he hav-
ing suffered for several months. He
but lately returned home from West
Baden, where he spent several weeks
in the hope Of getting physical 'bene-
fit, but from the time Of his arrival
there his decline was more notice
able.
Mr.. Caldwell's widow, two sons
Thomas and Ralph, the former q
lieutenant in the u. 8. A.-and q
daughter, Mrs. Herbert Tisdale, Of
Newport News, Va, survive him.
Mr.. Caldwell was formerly in the
w. Va. State senate. He was one
Of the most brilliant lawyers In West
Virginia and the Caldwell character
ment all over the country. He was
born in Letart Falls, Ohio, Deem
Der 23rd, in 1847 and was in the
Civf1 War. He was aged about 62
years when he died.
lie was in the law Office Of the late
D. II. Leonard, formerly mayor Of
Parkersburg, and was for q number
OF years one Of the leading men Of
Writ county. He was a member OF
ho ~ ort,id In h q
county for a number Of years, was
later mayor Of Elizabeth, the county
seat, and for two terms was in the
state senate. In Wood county he
was elected to the office Of prosecut-
ing attorney, and then aspTed to the
United States senate. He withdrew,
however, In favor Of Hon. N. b.
Scott.
One Of the most noticeable Of SEN
fore the bar was his having obtain
ed for Ellis Glenn comparative &C
quittal several years ago. He was
identified with a number Of cases
aside from that which aided in gett-
ing him national renown as & law
yer. AS practitioner before the
bar he was considered one OF the
ablest In the state, especially in
criminal cases.
In the state senate Senator Cald-
well made several speeches which
were given publication all over the
country and an effort was made by
some Of his friends to get him iden-
tified with the case of Harry K
Thaw, because Of the impression he
could always make upon his hearers.
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out, after a short illness.

out, after short illness
Mrs. Nancy Carr is able to be out
again.
\ Matt Hicks was in Charleston, Fri
day. -. s..
Rev. G. R. Kinney was in town last
Monday. -.".. -
Mrs. Lizzie Morgan is on the sick
list.
b. Y. p. U. met Sunday at z
O'Clock p: m. Program was:- ..
Scripture lesson, 18th chapter OF
Genesis.
Singing.
Paper, Miss Georgia Banks.
Recitation, Miss Lula Lipscomb.
The Ten Commandments, Harry
ErSklneS and J. A. Shields.
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ID. A. Mpscomb is spending few
days with his family. IS.
Kenton and Oscar Williams-.aNd
Arnold Spurloek, students, at the w.
V. G. l., spent Sunday at home.
+ Mrs. Percy Friend closed her
school at Hurricane, Friday.
: Marie Melton 3is quite i'll at her
home, on Bryant street.
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WANTED E E. ssyy1'. o p, dk !.
the place to get satisfactory
Optical Work is from ERNST,
Jeweler and Mfg. Optician,
Cor. Va. Street and Arcade
SQUIRES TO MEET
JOHNSON IN JONDON

London, May 2.---"Bur' Sauires is
coming to London from Ireland to-
night for conference with "Jack''
Johnson, concerning the fight the Ma
tlonal Sporting Club is arranging be-
tween them. The two pugilists will
meet Monday to decide on date for
signing articles. 1t is thought the
terms will prove satisfactory and
that the Formally will go through
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Koran. ,... 3t2,{sSSSFs.
For -assessor--Albert- Stephenson.
For county commissioner Col W.
l.. Pierson. ~ $%5i sgS
I FOR county surveyor-Frank Rad4s
gers. <.*s Sill. - i35,$s ~,
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ADvoOAfniL'

without g. hitch. AIpurse OF 1900
Is to- be SpptSnp IL pending negotia-
tons arescGneipded. There will be a
oe NC. 800. ~ ,>~F.7I.if
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TAFT REACHES COLON. ssssy$3,
Associated Press y ~ 70 5Gs5iss & 4
Colon, May 6.-The cruiser Prairie
with the Taft partykaboard. arrived
here this morning - g.-.5 ~
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
PROSPERITY IS
COMING SLOWLY
President of DaIy-WeSt Says
Election Will Not Hold
Country Back.

jacob f. Bamberger. president Of the
Daly-West Mining company. returned
from his extended eastern and European
trip Wednesday night and was at his
desk again yesterday for the first time
in over three months. When seen during
the afternoon Mr.. Bamberger pleaded that
he had not been home long enough 10
get in touch with what was doing at the
Park City properties under his control,
though he did not anticipate there was
much doing other than was generally
known here.
salt Lake looks good 10 me-" said Mr..
Bamberger. and, while / have been able
10 get "A good idea of what was doing
here ever since I left home through the
columns of The Herald, which / was able
TO get without trouble in Berlin, Paris
or wherever I happened to be. while
abroad. and all the time since landing in
New York. il seems as though the place
had gone ahead even more rapidly than
the newspaper accounts Of business and
building had indicated. This city, ! be
leve is today the liveliest place of its
size in the United States and. after all
my travels. I am convinced that few
places have suffered less from the finan-
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
Ed LOOSE GETS
CARISA CONTROL
Books and Management of
Company Will Be Turned
Over Tomorrow.

Through the deal recently contaminated
in New York by Colonel c. E. Loose
enough stock in the company to give him
and his friepds control of the Carisa
company's property at Tintic was wrested
from the o. F. Jonasson Brokerage COM
pany. Yesterday Colonel Loose went out
to Tintic and took possession of the
mine. relieving Superintendent w. N
Rossberg. The books of the COMPANY
will be turned over tomorrow, when Man
ager Sidney NJ Bamberger and other di-
rectors VIII resign and permit the fill
ing of vacancies by the Loose interests
Since il became known that the Loose
crowd had secured an option on the only
large block OF Carisa stock in the coun-
try, said TO amount TO something like
$1,000 shares of the capital stock of 500-
900 shares, the price has been rapidly adj
vanced from about Csc on the first of
the present month to over zoe during the
present week There have been all kindS
of rumors concerning consolidation with
Sioux, Iron Blossom and other properties.
There have also been reports that the
Sioux vein. cut in the eastern end of the
Phoebe claim, had made a couple of
right angle turns and gone straight into
Carisa territory. That, in fact. has been
played up the principal reason why
Colonel Loose and his associates wanted
the Carisa- 1t matters little whether there
is any foundation for any of these rea-
sons. the fact remains that the handling
of the property has gone to the interests
named
What the scheme really is has not yet
been divuiged, but there is no reason to
believe that either the Sioux Consolidated
or the Iron Blossom are mixed up in it.
If a consolidation of any kind is con-
templated, the most reasonable place to
look for it is or should be in the direc-
ton of the Victor Consolidated. Look at
the map and think it over
The CariSa has dividend record Of
500 900, the last distribution of 1c share
having been made in November, 1906, du-
ring the time the stock was being boosted
and scattered broadcast over the world.
But the ground is good and. handled
right, it might be made to pay again.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
Mines and Mining Stocks

cial depression that has had its effect all
over the world.
1T is going to take some time for the
country to get back 10 a normal condi-
ton, but ] notice that there is constantly
a dwindling of the number of idle rail-
road cars in the country, and l oe1eNe
that, by the end OF the year. possibly De
fore, there will be shortage OF cars,
rather than a surplus. Early in the COM
ing year look for a general business re
vival. and ] think the country VIII De
bowling along in regulation fashion De-
fore the end of next year.
Il cannot remember having been IN New
York when there was as little interest
manifested in the outcome of a presiden-
tial election as there appears TO be THIS
time. Not many people appear 70 be WoI-
rying over who will succeed RooSeVeit
as president. In my judgment IL VIII
make very little difference TO business
whether Taft or Bryan is elected. The
American people don't allow such things
TO bother them very long after an cleo
ton any more"
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
MINING STOCK EXCHANGE.

The market lost some of its snap yes
terday and there was a tendency TO ease
down all around. Iron Blossom, which
has been steadily climbing for several
days under what appeared TO be strong
support began TO weaken under the flood
of stock that was thrown on the market
and the talent is now wondering if II Is
going TO be neglected while a little stiff
fleming is put into the backbone of Colo
RADIO. Sioux Consolidated and Carisa also
dropped back a little and there was a
weaker tone to the entire Tintic list than
has been in evidence for a week South
Columbus Consolidated is picking up a
little and friends of the stock are pre-
dieting still better prices.
During the two regular and open board
calls a total Of 1888 shares of stock. with
selling value of $42 3I4 - changed hands.
Following is the list of final quotations
and record of sales made during the day:
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
Mining Notes.

Manager A. D. Moffat of the Majestic
company's mines left for the south last
night
George E. Gum left for trip to the
Gunn-Queally coal mines, over IN Wyo-
ming, yesterday morning
Five carloads of ore from Titan mines
were released from the Pioneer sampling
works yesterday morning.
w ]. Craig left for Ely and Seven
Troughs, Nevada, Wednesday morning, TO
be gone several days
There were released from the Taylor
& Brunton sampler yesterday four cars
of ore from Utah mines, two from Idaho
and one from Nevada.
Elmer B. Jones left for New York yes
terday on mining business. presumably
in connection with the affairs of the
Opex Consolidated. with which it IS said
that Uncle Jesse Knight and Samuel
Newhouse are now identified
NJ c. Morris. manager of the Horn
Silver cOmpany's mines IN Beaver coun-
ty, left for the south last night TO size
up conditions at the property, %nich is
Just now left without a market for its
ore owing to the close-down OF the Knight
smelter.
The Utah Mining & Quarrying company
filed articles of Incorporation yesterday.
The COMPANY has capital stock OF SO
CO. in 81 shares. and its principal place
Of business is Ogden II is ORGANIZED 10
quarry stone in Weber and Box Elder
counties this state NJ. L. Robinson is
president: NJ o. Bitner, vice president,
and F. D. Hawkins, secretary ana treas
urer
BuIlfrog Miner: The cleanup at the
Shoshone for the month of September was
finished Thursday. showing about the
usual monthly yield: There were nine
bars of bullion. and about the same
amount of concentrates was shipped as
in the previous month The usual ton
mage is being run through the mill and
development is being kept up IN various
parts OF the property
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
ANNUAL REPORT
OF CON. MERCUR
VoluminouS Document Goes
Into Rather Poor Years Op-
erationS in Detail.

The annual report of the Consolidated
Mercur Gold Mines company was DEW
ereo by the printer to the local o11lcials
yesterday afternoon and its mailing 10
the stockholders will begin today Ii is
lengthy document and goes into details
OF the eompany's business and the physi-
cal condition of the companys properties
with more elaboration than at any time
in the past The report covers the fiscal
year ending June 80 last In presenting
II, President John Dern makes only brief
mention of what has been done, referring
the reader 10 the treasurer and general
managers report which covers every
thing, including the financial exhibit, mill
work and mining
During the first four months of the year
the company operated at loss of s43, 35S. 81
and during the remainder OF the year
made it back, with a small amount to
the good
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
0PEX CONSOLIDATED co.
FILES INCORPORATION

The OpeX Consolidated Mines company
tarv of state Testerday Jesse Knis6i is
president: Elmer B. Jones. vice president
r. E. Allen, secretary; NJ. II. Walker
treasurer; Frank P. Swindler, general
manager; these, with W. Lester Man
gum. Amanda NJ Knight, Jesse w
Knight. Lafayette Hanchett and George
T. Odell, being the incorporators- The
company is capitalized for loo, 90
shares, par value. 81. Jesse knight owns
799 992 shares and Elmer Z. Jones is
shown in the articles to own a similar
amount of the stock. Jesse Knight takes
the 100000 shares of treasury stock for
$4,000. or 20c a share, and that amount
of money goes into the treasury for de-
velopment purposes. The remaining eight
shares goes to the other incorporators.
The company owns the Annandale, Ro-
yer. Space Fraction. Imperial, Standard
and Opex claims. in the Tintic district
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1908-10-16
THE HERALD IN NEVADA.

The Herald can be bought at INC
lowing places in Nevada:
Lovelocks-CharleS H Baker.
Tuscarora-Mrs. A l. Clark
Reno-RosenthaI * Armanko; HIM.
GoIdfield-Palace News Stand anu hhu-
ter Adv. & Pub. Co Fax.
Ely-Harvilie Stationery Co. w. L.
on and Walden & Burnett
Caliente-John Shier-
Delamar-J- Nj Kelly. Car
Pioche-Pioche Drug Co. anu "a ~
than P. M
Cobre-Richard Richards.
Rawhide-Louie Polin.
Las Vegas-Wilson Drug Co.
Smeiter-M. Herman
Tonopah-T. A Oldfather-