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Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

was SO opposed to him in political
views, and he accepted the situation
ana devoted himself to the task Of
building up his business. It was not
ong until he had arrived at legal
e1ninence which seemed to him sutti-
Gent to warrant flight into the polit-
ical field. With this end in view he
came out as candidate for the legis-
lature and at once entered on a vigor-
Gus campaign. Although the circum-
stances Of the case did not seem to JUS
>tify the experiment and all his friends
We're opposed to the venture, he &C.
tually came within few votes Of Sc
curing the election. He carried the
city In which he lived, but could not
secure the country districts. 1t was
actually great triumph for the young
Democratic lawyer, and it added i'm
mensely to his reputation as man OF
nerve without in any way detracting
from his character
In 1873 Kern was elected city attor-
hey of kokomo, and when his term
expired he was accorded q reelection
While serving in this capacity he made
an excellent record. During his two
terms law and order were dominant,
and it became a current saying in Ko-
komo that there was no necessity to
bolt the door as long as Kern was on
the watch. 5." -:@
In the state election Of 1884 Mr..
Kern was elected reporter of the
supreme court on the Democratic tick
ct. In this responsible position he
proved most efficient and conscientious
and Won many powerful friends. At
the close Of his term he settled in In
dianapolis and soon became closely
Identified with the business interests
and policies of that growing capital.
he was elected to the state senate in
1892 and did admirable service in the
legislature. From 1897 to 1901 Mr..
Kern was city attorney of Indianapolis
under Mayor Tom Taggart. the nation
al chairman Of the Democratic party.
He took very prominent part in the
great political battle Of 1896 and was
Identified with the fortunes Of Mr..
Bryan In the state Of Indiana.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
A TRIBUTE TO KERN.

Indianapolis Star, Rep: There is a
peculiar quality of simplicity, earnest
ness and manliness about John Kern,
an unfailing good humor and cheerful
ness under political defeat and per-
sonal i'll health, frankness in his
speech and an impulsiveness in his
acts-;all of which endear him
to every man who comes to know him,
whether as public character, as a
true friend and comrade, or as the de-
voted husband and father in happy
home. M
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

Attacks are beginning on Gompers.
because he announces his support OF
Bryan. Attacks on Mitchell Will be
rext, although Roosevelt has said SO
much in praise of John Mitchell that
it will be embarrassing to attack the
former head of the mine workers.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

Mankato Journal: Mr.. A. e..
Meyer, the we'll known marble dealer
of this city, who voted against Bryan
both times he was a candidate, has
declared that he will support Bryan,
this time, as he considers him closer
to the people. Mr.. Meyer has been q
prominent republican and was the
party's candidate for mayor of this
city two years ago. -'ss
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

The Minneapolis Journal cartoon OF
Taft standing like little boy waiting
for Teddy to O. K. his letter OF
acceptance unwittingly tells great
truth. The people are not going to
vote for a photograph.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
WATTERSON APPROVES.

Louisville Courier j ournal: Hurrah
for Bryan and Kern; it is strong tic
ket It IS an honest, sound and demo-
cratic declaration of principles The
party will accept both the ticket and
the platform with enthusiasm, and the
voters will ratify them at the polls in
November Henceforward the word
shall be, ''Faction to the rear; united
we stand''
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

The republican platform says the
manufacturers must be guaranteed a
REASONABLE profit when the tariff is
revised. Lucky manufacturers, to
have profits guaranteed. Yet people
who think this all right object to
guarantee OF deposits which is not
matter of profits at all
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

The farmer has as much right to
have reasonable profit guaranteed
him as the manufacturer, but the
republican platform makes a favored
son of the manufacturer.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
~ TJ5

New 4 ork Sur, Rep: Bryant
Triumph il in every sense legitimate,
/ for the convention accompl ished pre-
cisely that which q convention is in
tended to do under the present system
OF government by parties. The delegates
had been chosen by processes fairly
representative of democratic opinion
throughout the land. The interven-
ton of federal power, pernicious
activity of federal oficeholders,
coercion of any sort by any big
stick, were not factors. By an over
whelming preponderance of numbers
the convention was for Bryan because
the desire for Bryan was genuinely
preponderant. His opponents were
fairly met and falrly--overthrown.
THE STRONGEST MAN.
New York Mail, Rep: Yet the
Bryan candidacy is not to be regarded
lightly. In our opinion, he is the
strongest man the democrats could
have named Gov. johnson would
not have vitalized the democratic
party the country over as Mr.. Bryan.
RBYAN WILL BE ELECTED.
Brooklyn Citizen: We believe, that
Bryan may well hope to be the next
occupant Of the White House. With
the democracy solidly on his side,
with an exceptionally strong claim on
the confidence Of nonpart1san reform
ers, with nothing, as we have shown,
to fear from any honest conservative,
and with many indications that he
will receive much more than the usual
democratic share of the labor vote, he
is abundantly justified in the conf
dence he has repeatedly expressed, that
under his leadership the democratic
party will be restored to power in the
nation this year. - -
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
HONEST POLITICALLY.

Chicago Record Herald: The Den
YER nomination is therefore thoroughly
honest politically and creditable to
the party and its leading men. It is
recognition of facts and qualities
that have given Mr.. Bryan his posi-
ton OF authority and influence within
the democratic party.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

A lot Of Wealthy lumbermer are
reported as forming a $500, 900, 600
trust; Where is that dear Kellogg,
WIG knDcks down trusts-but they
always rise again.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
A Man of Nerve.

This preponderance of Republican
sentiment in his immediate vicinity,
however. did not discourage him. he
realized that he was fortunate in hav-
ing established a reputation for ability
'nl uprightness in a community which
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
Redhot Canpa;qn,e,rI.

The gubernatorial campaign Of 1904.
into which Mr.. Kern was practically
drafted by party demands, left him In
an impaired physical condition, and be
was obliged to relinquish his business
activities for some time and 60 sway
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

The Pioneer-Press says the ''allies''
like Taft now. >-He has made his peace
with them, and they have nothing to
fear
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

r. L. Nichols and P. ]. Lauerman
went out to Bowlus by team yester-
day, and will cover the other towns
and villages IN that and the south
western part of the county.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

Jhdge Gray congratulated Bryan.
He did,n t in 1896 But this is 1908.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

The full dinner pail is replaced by
the empty freight car
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

a New Ulm brewery has failed.
This is, certainly serious-for New
Tim
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

Gompers supported Roosevelt in 1904,
and the republican press thought his
advice excellent.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

Editor j. V. Barstow of the Royal
ton Banner, and father, j. D. Barstow
of Barnum, are guests of Mr.. and, Mrs.
w.. J.. Farnam Of this city.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
A STRONG TEAM.

st. Louis Republic: William Jen
nings Bryan of Nebraska and John
Worth Kern Of Indiana make up as
strong team as the democratic party
could have entered for the presidential
race. It possesses the merit somewhat
candidate for the vice-presidency has
the confidence of his party so fully
that no apprehension would be felt if
he should be called to the presidency
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

Mrs Franz, the midwife, has
installed telephone in her home.
The call is 1913.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

Daniel Allen, an emloyee on the
Hayward farm, located near st.
Cloud, died Monday as a result of
sunstroke received while blowing
corn.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

dppllCdDlG W cAlStllS COiiu1llCAlS LII
our government and our society which
are woefully sighted in the platform Of
the republican party.
BRYAN STRONGER THAN EVER.
Indianapolis News: We think that
Mr.. Bryan is stronger with the people
than he ever was before, and that the
republicans Will make a great mistake
if thew assume that he can easily be
defeated. For the man is quite as
popular as he ever was; has quite as
Strong hold on the affections Of the
people and yet he has grown IN. wis
dom and is, we believe, less radical.
1t is certain that the OLD Bryan scare
has largely passed away.
"sHALL THE PEOPLE RULE?"
Albany Argus: Shall the people
rule? is the overshadowing issue
which manifests itself in all the ques
lions now under discussion. Mr.
Bryan and his advisers are to be con-
graduated upon their discernment,
sagacity and true patriotism IN so OPP
portunely recongiZing the great issue.
DID WIsEST POSSIBLE THING.
Philadelphia Inquirer, Rep: Let no
republican suppose for a minute that
Mr.. Bryan is a weak candidate and
that the choice of him was mistake.
There could be no greater, no graver,
error. The fact is that the Denver
convention did the wisest possible
thing, and from among the men avail
able for consideration chose the one
who has the best chance of success.
He is dangerous because with a single
exception he is the most popular man
in the United States today.
TAFT WON'T ALARM INTERESTS.
New York Times: A great part OF
the people and all the larger business
interests, even those that are alto
gether law-ab1ding, would dread
continuance of radicalism with Mr..
Roosevelt as president. The admins
tration of Mr.. Roosvelt's policies by
Mr.. Taft would give them no such
cause Of alarm.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

The primaries for the election of dele
gates to the county convention will be
held in the usual voting places in the
several precincts on Wednesday, August
IL. 1908, from, 7 to o'clock, p. M.
CHAS. E. VASALY,
Chairman
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
Successful at an Early Age.

At very early age Kern had de-
cided to enter the legal profession, and
when be returned home from college
he set about the achievement Of his
hearts desire without delay. As soon
O. be was admitted to the bar he hung
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

OF descended to the abuse Of any of
bis political antagonists. He is es-
teemed throughout the state as man
Of high ideals and pure motives.
In 1900 Mr.. Kern received the NOM
nation for governor, but he went down
to defeat with Mr.. Bryan. Again in
1904 he was given another opportu-
nifty, but the sorry political fortune Of
the previous campaign was repeated.
Although he was regarded as one Of
Mr.. Bryan's stanchest friends. he was
the first Indiana man Of any especial
prominence to come out for Judge Al
ton B. Parker, whom he supported 10y
ally without in any way endangering
his friendship for the man from Ne
braska. Thus it Is that he Is today one
Of Mr.. Bryan's closest friends and ad-
mirers.
Mr.. Kern Is a native son Of the
Hoosier State, born in Howard county,
near Kokomo. in 1949. He is of south
ern extraction, his father having emf
grated from Virginia in 1885 and BE-
coming one Of the pioneers Of Howard
county, where he practced medicine
for several years. When John was
five years Of age his parents decided
to remove to Iowa, and the family re-
NAMED In that state until the lad was
fifteen. Soon after the Kerns had
returned to their old home their son
entered the State Normal school and
after short period Of preparation be-
came a district school teacher in How
ard county. After he had succeeded
In saving little money he entered
the University OF Michigan % q MEM
bee o( the freshman class.
& His means were not sufficient to d.
NIT Of regular attendance at the uni
vonfu, and he was obliged to take
several long 1ntermissions In order to
earn the money necessary to complete
6S course. But he was resolute in
the Determination to obtain an educa-
ton, and he permitted no hardship 10
turn him from his purpose. When he
was graduated be carried OF all the
honors to which he was eligible, and
his record was most gratifying Of any
member Of the class.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24
SOTTND PLATFORM

Boston Post It is sound strong,
applicable to existing conditions i'll
our government and our society which
are woefully sighted i'll the platform Of
the republican party.
Little Falls herald. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1889-1950, 1908-07-24

ks
Quoted iniI q h1t
year, making q great number &c
speeches ana travelling over q greater
part Of the state. He is regarded o. Q
redhot campaigner and is an orator Of
force and eloquence. He was the
friend Of Hendricks and Voorhees, and
served with those great political lights
in many well fought battles.
Mr.. Kern Is above the middle height,
Of slight build and active nervous
temperament. An able constitutional
lawyer, he arraigns the present Re
publican administration severely for
usurpation of power and the state adj
minisration for it's enactment Of the
80 called ripper bill, which he claims
was used for partisan purposes by the
Republican governor. Mr.. Kern Isl
dark haired and has crop of dowing|
whiskars and is a most impressive per
sonality generally.
The Richmond palladium and sun-telegram. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1907-1939, 1908-09-27

took the gun to bed with me.
slept well.
Once Messenger.
sThe remaining pig l kept until hog
killing time in the fall, when sold
him for $33.75, every penny my own.
was now. eleven, and having thus
early tasted of the joys of moneymak-
ing decided that l must Immediately
embark upon career. School again!
Not much! l went down to the Sec
ond National Bank of Richmond and
got a job at $3.50 a month. as mes
senger boy. No Millionaire ever felt
so important as | did when at the end
of the first month l laid that $3.50
on my mothers kitchen table.
Il was now man. and how l did
enjoy the independence which the
status of a wage Garner insured for
me in our family circle! Clad in blue
seersucker coat and pants-we said
pants without apology in Richmond in
those days-I walked into town every
morning from the farm, my luncheon
under my arm. And such Iuncheons
as my mother did know how to put
up!-home made bread, spread thick
with yellow butter from our own dairy
and golden honey from our own bees;
headcheese and great slices of ham
of pie made of the huck1eberries and
blackberries that grew in the swamp,
and doughnuts-what doughnuts,
Well, I was what you might call lit
tie gourmet, but. after all, l think it
was a good thing l was. Little Mary
is an important factor in human sue
cess. you know"
This reference to Barrie's whimsi-
cal personification of the digestive APP
paratus and Mr.. Reid's application of
it to himself prompted the interviewer
to disgress upon the subject. He lis
tened gravely, his eyes wandering far
off and resting upon first one and
then another of the turreted hilltops
on the other side of the Hudson now
lighted up with the afterglow of the
July day drawing to it's close; below
us a graceful yacht rode at anchor in
the river; from the leafy high road
came the faint honk of a motor car
rending the twilight in a mad flight
toward Tarrytown. An EXPIRE ssion of
sentiment had crept over the keen fea-
| lures of man in the chair before me,
an expression which every friend of
Dan Reid recognizes as one of his
strongest and most lovable character
istics. Now I had often heard that
! Dan Reid's was nature full of sur
| prises, one Astounding in strange an
| titheses and whimsical paradoxes, so
| ! was prepared for almost anything
save that which he actually did, and
that was to draw forth from his waist
coat pocket a newspaper clipping and
read aloud:
I've had a good time.
Life came with rosy cheeks and tend
er song
Across the morning fields to play
with me,
And, Oh, how glad We we're, and
romped along
| And laughed and kissed each other
by the sea-
| I've had good time
Love came and met me half way
| down the road:
| Love went away, but there remain
| ed with me
A little dream to help me bear my
load,
| A something more to watch for by
the sea.
I've had a good time.
Death came and took rosebud from
my yard;
But after that I think there walked
with me,
To prove me how the thing was not
| so hard
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mass of Fort House sheltered them but the surface
of the bay showed the rifle of a breeze
Isn't your brothers little catboat moored in
Yes she said; but you can't get down from
here
1T has been DONE he said land it's going to
leave this harbor tonight, unless l can 90 alone
in her! Stay here and you'll see!"
GIVING no heed to her exclamation of protest,
- he scrambled over the rock wall and. clinging
to it for support, began skrting the edge of it.
To an inexperienced or casual eye the face of the
cliff seemed to present sheer drop of nearly two
hundred feet; but, Smith had said, neither the
descent the ascent of it was at all impossible.
There number of trees with their roots
firmly embedded in the rocks, and there were in
Vulnerable lodges and inches.
Smith knew pretty well where these were and
after moments search found the place he
looking for. He paused just moment to speak
word of reinsurance the white faced girl watch
ing him. Il not in the least reckless person.
you know, he said. - am not going to get hurt.
Then he disappeared.
To the girl waiting above, her ears straining. in
agony of apprehension for sound OF breaking
branch or the thud of falling body, the cry of
who had already drawn his last breath in this
world, it seemed interminable period before she
from the shadows of the little cove. In reality it
less than ten minutes. Then, with long breath
of relief she leaned her elbows the wall and
settled herself to see as much as she could of the
little drama that to be enacted on the
quiet waters of the harbor down below.
Smith had good steady breeze abeam and was
able to sail straight the harbor toward the
tug. 1t struck the girl as little curious that the
Orpheus had not as yet got under way The launch
had come alongside, and the passengers all
safely aboard. The moorings cast off, and
she thought she had made out, even at that dis
lance, the sound of the engine room signal But
there white lather of foam under her counter
to indicate that the engineer had obeyed it.
Apparently something had happened that was
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from the veranda and hurrying down the path
directly toward him
Instinctively he started forward. The realiza-
ton that if he had only stood still she would have
passed without observing him came too late, for a
cracking branch betrayed him.
At the sound, she stopped and peered among
the shadows. Who is there, please?" she asked.
At that, he realized that she was not the person
he had assumed her to be; but instead, Florence
Rogers.
Its l." he said stepping out into the moonlight
and coming toward her Is anything the matter?"
She gave great gasp of relief. Obi she said
Il have been trying to telephone to you; but
found you! Mr.. Smith, they've gone!"
What do you meant" he demanded
1.-The Beaumonts" she said rather breathlessy;
They've gone they and the maid and the secretary
Their big luggage they've left behind, of course
but they have taken their handbags with them
heard the front door slam, and, coming down to see
what it was. noticed that Christabels was
empty. Then looked, and the other rooms were
empty too Then l tried to telephone you, and
then dressed and set out to find you"
FOR an instant Smith simply stared at her. Then he
turned and ran down the road to point where
turning enabled him to command view of the
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There at her moorings lay
the tug, innocent of lights,
as if no plan for her de-
parture was afoot; but the
big black cloud of smoke
that poured from her funnel
told another story. He had
ordered her master to go
aboard with his crew and
begin to get up steam at
three o'clock. 1t was not
yet one. Evidently some
one else had been giving
orders too. Then, as a
recollection of Beaumont's
extraordinary cordiality
toward the master came to
his mind, Smith knew whose
orders they were.
Florence had come up with
him by this time, and now
stood at his elbow. You
will have to hurry" she
said quietly. " See there!"
AS she spoke she pointed
to a little flight of stone
steps on the quay leading
down to the landing stage.
A launch with four passen-
gers aboard was already
setting out for the tug.
For an instant Smith
stood as if he had been
carved in marble. Then,
in a curiously concentrated
voice, he asked the girl a
question: Were they-the
others, you know-packing
up and getting ready for this
during the hour that /
that l spent under the trees
yonder?"
She looked at him with
a grave expression of SYM
pathetic understanding in
her eyes. Il am afraid they
WERE" she said.
For the time it took to
draw in one long breath,
Smith stood quite still.
Then his attitude and his
whole manner changed.
Its too far by the road.
he murmured. Then his
eyes swept the harbor. Here
where they stood the air was
quite still; for the towering
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Drawing by Rose O'Neiu Wilson
SYNOPSIS OF PRECEDING CHAPTERS

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CHAPTER VII.

AUMONT had indeed interpreted
Smiths intentions correctly He
was a man intelligent enough to
attach great weight to his intui-
tiors; and the vague suspicion he
had felt when Smith first sugges-
ted a visit to Horse Island, though
it had not prevented him from
accepting the invitation, had by no
means been altogether dismissed
from his mind. He had been quick