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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22


ate as slowly as possible. wlile he
stood over me, anticipating my every
want. He might have been 9. wax fig
ure, so mechanically did he operate
and the sentinel never for an instant
relaxed his scrutiny.
/ had picked up almost the last
crumb, toying with 1t in desperation
when voice spoke apparently from
the head of the stair. The Ranger
turned his head to answer, and at the
instant paper pellet was crushed into
my hand Instinctively my fingers
closed owe, it, and as the guard turned
back again, grufiy ordering US to
hurry up. Peter was at the opposite
side of the table gathering up the
dishes, his bald head shining brilliant
| ly, his eyes as dull as those of fish
leaned back watching him, clutching
the paper pellet in the palm Of one
hand, until he passed out with his
tray, and the door clicked behind him
Not once did he glance toward me, OF
acknowledge my presence. Fearful
lest I might be spied upon, my heart
beating wildly in anticipation. la,
down in the bunk with face to the
wall, and unrolled the pellet. 1t con
tanned but few words, hastily serb
bled, IN lady's delicate handwriting
Don't despair; If they are away un
til after dark / win arrange. Can dt
nothing before" There was no sigma
ture, but I needed none to know.
The hours Of that afternoon dragged
themselves along with exasperatina
slowness, as / listened for >hoofbeats
, imagining every sound the approach
of returning horsemen. With ne
longer any doubt Of her intention. my
apprehension riveted itself on the pos
sibi1ity of the British getting bach
before darkness gave opportunity fol-
putting her plans into execution
Darkness closed me IN. but no or,
! came with food or wood.
pressed my face against the bar,
striving to look into the night, nJ
only reward the glimpse OF a few dis
tant stars. Suddenly, as l stood there
voices sounded at distance, the
words indistinguishable, and then foot
steps crushed along the graveled foot
path. as though a number of men wer,
running toward the back of the house
They were below my range Of vision
but moment later heard the sound,
Of scattered shots, and saw the sharI
flash OF firing. was still clinging h
the bars, trying to determine what /
all meant, when the door was opened
The light Of lantern In his hand
revealed a green and white uniform
and the deeply scanned face OF a MAI
of fifty.
Quick now. yer damned rebel" hf
said hoarsely. BE up an lam me one
and here's the rope"
What"
Didn't yer hear? or wasn't yer tcls
the game? Sufferin' Moses. it's %
to be played swift, or yen lie her,
an rot That's what that bald-headee
skate is out thar leadin' EN- of FL,
I'm ter come in wild yer supper: y
slug me first sight. bind me IN vi,
the rope. and skip. lis a dirty lob
but the friends of We pay we'll toI n
SO cAme on now"
cTO BE Continued
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22
Some Names Easily Remembered.

Now, children" asked the teacher.
ADDRESSING the class in United States
history, who was 1t that shot Roose
velt?"
''Why-er-ah.-" hesitatingly an
swered the brightest pupil. Il think
it was a crank by the name of Swank
or Prank, or something like that"
What surgeon attended the colonel
and
Thereat, they all arose and exclaim-
ed as with one voice: 'Scurry L. Ter
rill, NJ. Dill"
From this we should learn that an
unforgettable name is rather to be
chosen than great riches
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22

Her long lassSs yelled the blue
depths modest1y
Yet there thight be other reasons
for such masquerade. gentlemen" she
confessed. Would II be Impossible,
think you. that he should have taken
so great risk TO again meet with
,meg"
There was q silence following the
simple question. broken by Seldon's
laugh. as be epped bis KNEE in ap-
probation.
Good enough. by Gadl he ex.
claimed heartily THE lass has cleareS
the mystery with a word. The fellow
wowld be a Poar scldleCs indeed to TAI
n such a test--aA, Grant,"
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22

the midst Of acquaintances. There
has been nothing hidden or clandes-
tine. He was brought to Efmhurst a
prisoner, bound 10, his horse. guarded
by armed men. In the morning I
learned his identity. and at once had
him released. That is ALL" and she
gave gesture with her hands, and
| trust, gentlemen. my explanation viii
be sufficient"
And you waraed him of my susps.
cions 10 Philadelphia, exclaimed
Grsnt. causing him to attack me. and
hen released him from arrest here "
That is partially true; you endeav.
pred to provoke quarrel the moment
ron met. | had no desire he should
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22
CHAPTER XIX.
Aosln the Cellar Room.

Again the Cellar Room.
The father sank back in his chair,
breathing heavily.
Eric here. making use of this
house and my servants" he muttered.
81 can scarcely believe 1t true. Was
was he here yesterday morning when
you came?"
Il found no trace of his presence.
air"
There was a moment of silence,
broken Unexpectedly by the rustic of
a dress. l turned in surprise. and saw
Claire standing quietly In the door
way.
Pardon me, gentlemen" she said
softly, but perhaps l can explain
much of this mystery, and establish
the identity of Major Lawrence"
Seldom sprang forward and offered
her a chair, but she merely thanted
aim with bow, and remained stans.
sng. her eyes upon her father Not
once had she even glanced toward
either Grant or me. but l noticed the
deep flush OF color on cheek eyideno
Snx her excitement. What was shs
Going TO explain? How account 20,
the strange actions OF the past feu
DAVIS? How came she to be here a
all? Would she confess the tYutl
openly before US all. or would she fee
Justified In concealment? / could not
IA not. doubt the honesty OF the eirp
intent. and yet was 1t possible for ne
70 compel these men to accept her vel
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22
CHAPTER Xxx.

l must have remained there an hour
undisturbed, listening to faint sounds
in the rooms above, and peering out
between 81 iron bars at a little
ss=are of blue SKY and some waving
branches. Once, with ear pressed
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22

Many a boy has acquired some very
good habits by not following IN the
footsteps of his father.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1912-11-22
Mixed Up Terms

Are you going to show him up
Il win. If it comes to a Showdown
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26

Kern. Il believe that by forty years OF
service TO the party I have gained inc
right to hearing before this convention.
! nan from the state OF Indiana, "lich
VIII soon place before this convention inc
name OF Governor Thomas Z. Marshall as
candidate for president. ] desire 10 take
no part in this convention that would mill
tate against his interests. / have been
Tor many Years a friend OF Judge Parker
Many years ago VIC met in a hotel IN EN-
rope and became warm personal friends.
From that on / have enjoyed his friend :
ship and he has had mine.
so eight years ago ] enlisted under MS
banner for the nomination. influenced
largely by my friendship.
i believe Judge Parker Is as earnestly
desirous OF Democratic SUCCESS this year
az ! am continued Senator Kern. amid
applause,
All Democrats. he said, desired harmony
that victory might be attained.
II appeal for that kind Of harmony that
will bring victory
Senator Kern's purpose AT last became
known lie appealed To Judge Parker tc
Join him In urging some man like Senator
James A. OGormaD as the compromise
ca ndidate. H. declared the dlscord would
cease II Judge Parker and his associate!
would agree on any one OF the following
in addition 10 Senator O'Gorman: Senator
CulberSon OF Texas. Senator Luke Lea o
Tennessee. Representative Clayton OF Ala.
bama, former Governor James r. Camp
bell OF Ohio. or former Governor Folk o
Missouri
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Points to Sacrifices
His Followers Have Made.

know that men working on rail
roads for small wages with but
little laid up for their retiring
years, have defied the railroad
managers and helped us in this
progressive fight at the risk Of
having their bread and butter
taken from them I have known
men engaged in business and carry
ing loans at banks who have been
threatened with bankruptcy if they
did not sell their citizenship. and
vet / have seen them defy these
men and walk up and vote on the
side of the struggling masses
against predatory wealth.
7 have seen lawyers risking their
future, alternating men of large
businesses in order to be the cham
pions of the people. l have seen
men who had never made speech
before go out and devote weeks of
time to public speaking because
their hearts were stirred. 1t seems
to me that now. when the hour OF
triumph comes, the song Of victory
should be sung by one whose heart
has been in the fight.
Mr.. Bryan then paid cordial tribut
to the services Of Senator Kern, who
he said had sacrificed time and strengt
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Let the Party Be
Pillar of Cloud by Day.

This is the situation that we have
to meet. The Democratic party
has led in this fight until its ac-
ton has stimulated host Of Re.
publlcans TO imitation. T will not
say that they have acted as they
have because we acted first; I
would rather say that they at
later hour than we, have caught
the spirit Of the time and are now
willing to trust the people with
the control of their own govern
ment.
We have been travelling in the
wilderness. We now come in sight
of the promised land. During all
the weary hours of darkness pro
gressive Democracy has been the
people s pillar Of fire by night.
] pray you delegates, now that the
dawn has come. do not rob our
party Of the right, so well earned,
to be the people s pillar of cloud
by day.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Willing to Risk
Humiliation for People.

Confidence reposed in human
being carries with it certain respon
sibilities and I should not be
worthy of the confidence and the
affection that have been showered
upon ME by the Democrats Of this
nation if ! were not willing to risk
humiliation in their defense.
| recognize that a man cannot
carry on political warfare in de-
fense Of the mass of the people for
sixteen years without making enc
mics. and ! realize that there has
been no day since the day I was
nominated in Chicago when these
enemies have not been Industrious
in their efforts to attack ME from
every standpoint,
The fact that I have lived is
proof that ] have not deserted the
people. If for moment ] had for
gotten them. they would not have
remembered me.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
PARKER ELECTED
CHAIRMAN AFTER
HEATED STRUGGLE

BALTIMORE, Convention Hall, June
25.-A wealth of decorations IN white
and gold and the national colors greet.
ed the early arrivals on the scene of
the Democratic national convention.
The big hall, ordinarily huge steel
beamed brick walled armory. was
transformed by thousands Of yards of
bunting. The ugly steel girders under
the roof were hidden by a false cell
ing of light netting, From the galleries
hung the banners Of the various states
and the territories and insular posses
sions.
The crowd came slowly, and when the
band began top lay at IL o'clock the
galleries and the guest sections sur
rounding the delegates on the floor
held a scattered few.
The delegates, as usual on the open
ing day of n convention, were slow in
making their appearance. A pouring
rain and scarcity of vehicles made
progress from the headquarters hotelt
to the armory somewhat serious prob
lem.
Everyone was expecting a great dem
onstration when Mr.. Bryan appeared in
the hall, Word came to the convention
that Mr.. Bryan was continuing MIS- con
ferences right up to the hour of as
sembling. The committee in charge oi
the convention arrangements had given
the most prominent places on the floor
to the states having avowed presideu
tial candidates in the field.
To the right of the main aisle and
/ directly in front of the stage was the
delegation from Missouri. home state OF
Speaker Champ Clark. To the left wa.
New Jersey. with Woodrow Wilson as q
favorite son.
Back Of Missouri came Ohio, with
| Governor Harmon in the field. Bach
Of New Jersey was Alabama, home o,
Representative Oscar W, Underwood
] lnd&na did not fare SO well. but tn.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Adjourn to Noon.

Judge Parker concluded az
was given a round of applaus
the applause had died away 2
proceedings were gotten undeI
resolution introduced By JoHr2
OF Indiana provided that the u
last convention should govern
convention. The resolution wei
under the sayel.
On motion OF George w.
Rhode Island the usual comm.
provided for. An effort was p.
nounce 10 o'clock tomorrow q
for the committee 10 meet.
"No, no." shouted a scofo
gates.
I'VE have no Perkins to pay q
volunteered a Texas delcsales
After a short argumen!
cided 10 have the committeos
mediately after adJournment 70
An attempt TO adjourn "
ton until 2 o'clock tom9Tr0w
failed and at 1854 an adjourn
had until noon tomorrow
The delegates hurried a"As
convention hall. ~
William J. Bryan had nv
during the night session
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
BRYAN SPEECH PROGRESSIVE BATTLE CRY
He Eulogizes Parker for His Good Intentions
While Opposing Him for Temporary Chairman

who tried earlier than to secure
harmony in this convention.
began several weeks ago
announced to the subcommittee
that | would not be candidate
for temporary chairman | might
have asked, without presumption
at the end of sixteen wears Of bat
tie, when ! find the things | have
fought for not only triumphant IN
my own party. but even in the Re
publican party, the modest honor
of standing before the convention
and voicing the rejoicing of my
party,
But ] was more interested in bar
mony than ] was in the chance to
speak to this convention Not
only that, but ] advised this com
mittee to consult the two leading
candidates who together have
nearly two-thirds of this conven-
tion instructed for them. and get
their approval of some man Is nom.
inatiou that there might be no con-
test in the convention. What sng-
gestion could | have made more
in the interest of harmony than
to allow two-thirds of this conven-
tion voice in the selection of its
temporary chairman?
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Declares Committee
Has Acted Insincerely.

In the discussion before this sub.
committee the friends OF Mr.. Clark
and Mr., Wilson were not able To
agree. One supported Mr., James
and the other supported Mr.. Henry,
but in the full committee last night
the friends of Mr., Wilson joined
with the friends of Mr.. Clark in
the support of Mr.. James, Mr.,
Clark S choice, and yet the COM
mittce turned down the Joint re-
quest thus made | submit to you
that the plan ! presented, the plan
that j followed, was the plan for
the securing of harmony, and that
the plan which the committee fol
lowed was not designed to secure
harmony.
This is no ordinary occasion.
This is an epoch-making conven-
ton We have had such struggle
as never was seen in politics before.
] have been in the center of this
fight and ! know something of the
courage that il has brought forth
and something of the sacrifices that
il has produced.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Democracy s Growth
Throughout the World.

You ask me how know that
that speech would not be satisfae-
tory without reading it7 Let me
tell you. IL is the man and not
the words that makes a speech.
We have been passing through
a great educational age and the
democratic movement has been
sweeping all obstacles before il
around the world. In Russia eman
cIpated serfs have secured the
right to a voice in their govern
ment, In Persia a people have Sc
cured a constitution. In Turkey
the man who was in danger every
hour of being cast into prison
without an indictment. or behcad-
ed without charge against him,
now has some influence in the
making Of the laws. And China,
the sleeping giant Of the orient,
has risen from slumber Of 1000
years and today is a republic wait.
ing for recognition,
And while the outside world had
had been marching at double quick
IN the direction of more complete
freedom, our nation has kept step
and on no other part of God S foot
stool has popular government
grown more rapidly.
In every state the fight has been
waged. The man whom | present
has been the leader Of the proges.
sive cause in his state and once
Joint leader in the nation. 7 chaI.
lenge you to find in sixteen wears
where the candidate presented bv
the committee, before an election
has gone ont and rendered effec.
tive service in behalf of apv man
who was fighting the people IS
cause against plutocracy.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Mack "Didn t Do 1t. -

Mack was preparing TO enforce his or
der when Bryan burst through the crowd
behind the stage. With sweat strea ming
from his face. and with set jaws, he
leaped 10 the front stage.
a cheer greeted him he leaned for
ward. For a few minutes the hall was
swept by even wilder disorder
Il rise TO a point of ORDER said Mr..
Bryan. when he could make himself
heard.
Our conventions are governed by rules.
Ihe chairman announced the roll would
be called while persons were standing and
seeking recognition AS no limitation had
been. placed on debate. the chairman has
no right under the rules TO close IT.
The chair desires to make a state
ment," said Chairman Mack.
A motion was made from the floor TO
close debate. | did not do IT.
Senator Lea moved that debate be Inn
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Never Sold the Truth
to Serve the Hour.

take for my text this morning
the text that the committee has
beer kind enough to place upon the
walls for my use.
He never sold the truth TO
serve the hour That is the Ian
guage of the hero Of Monticello.
and | should not be worthy Of the
support / have received If I were
willing TO sell the truth to serve
the hour.
We are told by those who sup
port the committee s recommenda-
tion that it is disturbing harmony
TO oppose their conclusions. Let
me free myself from any criticism
that anyone may have made here
tofore OF may attempt hereafter,
Is there any other delegate in this
body of more than ten hundred
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Peoples Eyes Are
on Our Acts, He Says.

We need not deceive ourselves
that what is done In national
convention is done in secret. If
every member of this convention
entered into an agreement of Sc
crecy we still act under the eyes Of
representatives of the press, who
know not only what we do, but
why we do it and who told us TO
do it.
7 appeal to YOU. Let the COM
mencement of this convention be
such commencement that the
Democrats OF this country may
raise their heads among their fell
low citizens and say the Demo.
cratic party is true to the people.
You cannot frighten it with your
Ryans, nor buy it with your Bel
monts.
If this candidate selected by the
committee were an unknown man,
we would Judge him by the forces
that are back Of him, and not by
You gentlemen who may try to con
vince yourselves that you owe it to
the committee to sustain its action
even though you believe it mis-
take
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Confidence in Stand.

II am convinced that the American peo-
pie in the fall Will ratify the election OF
Alton B. Parker as temporary chairman
of this convention"
While Bell was concluding, Representa-
i've Fitzgerald, spokesman OF the New
York delegation. made his way to the
platform. He was recognized by the chair
as Mr. Bell sat down.
Hes Il Cannon man from New York;
shouted delegate at Fitzgerald.
1t was long time before Mr.. Fitzger-
aid could proceed. AS he addressed the
convention the disorder spread TO all
parts OF the hail. except the delegate sec
tion. IL became known that Senator
Kern. i'll from the effects of heat in the
hall. had hurried to his hotel.
chorus from the rear OF the hall
drowned out Fltzgerald's intended eulogy
Of Parker with renewed cries OF "Oh, you
Cannon" and Cannon Democrat"
Chairman Mack threatened to clear the
galleries unless the speakers were given
attention. but the hubbub continued.
This convention will adjourn at once
unless We have order" announced Ser
threat failed To quiet the tumult,
Assistant sergeants ct arms moved
among the spectators. but made no move
TO put them out.
Mr., Fitzgerald decided TO go ahead de-
spite the noise. He said Judge Parker did
not seek the distinction OF presiding over
the convention and. therefore. would not
New York" ne concluded will loyalty
abide by the decision OF the convention" :"
With this statement Mr.. Fitzgerald re-
turned to the floor. A squad Of police
men on duty outside the hall was brought
In and the aisles We're cleared with diff
Guilty. The galleries seemed beyond all
control and intent upon shouting 10 their
hearts content.
While the demonstration was on Chair
man Mack announced that the roll would
be called
I'VE protest against that" shouted
Bryan supporter
We'll have no gag rule here as they
had at Chicago"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Bryan for Resolutions.

There is one place where
ed where he is capable OF rend
service. That Is the chairman
resolutions committee. ! hor
lieve that every member Of
lnittee will honor himself by
vote for Mr.. Bryan as chairnI
While Judge Parker was "a
guing the tariff question a br
rapher climbed upon the I'd
platform and set off a flashIIg
ploded loudly almost In thq
face. Parker hesiteted. q
swept the crowd and the pl
dashed out. followed by g.
laughter.
When Parker referred to
cratic tariff bills there arose
Underwood, Underwood" l."
In reply came A yell from
supporters: Champ Clark
that did It,"
well, I'm not going into
Parker with a smile, and we
his speech.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Cites Campaigns
as His Credentials,

If any of you ask me for my ere.
dentinls, if any of you inquire why
/. a mere delegate to this conven~
tion from one Of the smaller
states, should presume to present a
name, and ask you TO accept it in
place of the name they presented,
] beg to tell you. if it needs to be
told. that in three campaigns
have been the champion Of the
Democratic party's principles and
that in three campaigns ] have re-
ceived the vote of 100000 Demo
Gratis.
Ii that is not proof that / have
the confidence of the party ! shall
not attempt TO furnish proof.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-06-26
Cheers for Bryan.

AS II was concluded, Mr.. Bryan stApp ed
forward. The crowd caught sight of him
for the FIRST time. and there was a storm
OF cheering
Mr Bryan shook his head held UP his
hand and made other attempts to uuell
the outburst. This failing. the band be-
gan TO play. Mr.. Bryan sat down. fam
ming himself nervousiy with a big Pc m
leaf
The band stopped and Mr.. Bryan plead
ed for quiet. The cheering continued
however. Tor two minutes the galleries
being the last to subside.
During the entire time occupied by Mr..
BRYAN In addressing the convention his
remarks were constantly interrupted by
cheers or calls for Parker The speaker
was never permitted TO proceed for more
than FIVE minutes without an outhurst
on the part OF the convention. especially
from TIE crowd occupying the galleries
Bryan was frequently cheered as he ut.
tered some strong sentence or scored
his enemies. Towards the end the cries
OF Parker, Parker" came more ire
quently, and before Mr.. Bryan had con
cuded II evident that there was a
strong Parker feeling In the hall.
Senator Kern followed Mr., Bryac to the
front OF the platform.
II must state my reason for not desiring
TO enter the contest for temporary chNr-
man OF this convention began Senator