davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

6y r1o0d Tgood il the lhkcliins LEAD
er Ia the district. The night for dele
gates IN the tenth district was be
tween the machine and antLmachlns
forces. the latter led BY Henry ST
George Tucker. one u the most dis
tinguIshed and public spirited men IN
the state.
Leaders IN Conference.
The machine was for Clark. The
forces under Tucker were lighting &c
elect progressive delegates The Flood
forces in the district convention
claimed a majority Of Is. The Tucker
men admItted that the convention
was against them by a majority OF at
least six.
A conference Of the leaders on both
sides was held and the Flood men
proposed to Tucker and his followers
that they should name one delegate,
and that the Flood men should name
the other. and that the two selected
In this manner should be elected
unanimously by the entire conven.
ton.
The proposition. of course. was &C
copied by the progressives. 1t gave
them a delegate which they would
otherwise have been unable to get.
and, In addition looked as II the or
ganization, for the sake Of harmony,
was treating them with great fairness
and consideration.
Named "Mr. Ryan,"
The Tucker progressives named one
OF their own number, who has voted
throughout this convention for every
progressive proposition and will vote
for Wilson. The leaders on the 9th.
err side, announced their selection az
"Mr Ryan"
The convention was not even In.
formed as to the "Mr. Ryan" meant
The delegates. as fact, suspected
they were voting for Thomas S. Ryan,
a son Of the Wall street Ryan. The
younger Ryan was In the convention.
The elder Ryan was neither in the
convention nor in the minds Of the
delegates. Not until after the conven-
ton had adjourned and Thomas F.
Ryan had been in this manner unan-
imously chosen a delegate was his
identity positively disclosed.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

IetySnNorsh, KAN. Jppe 2s.--TAe
KaSb6s stata pehitehtlsry = plS-
pared to cid n the harvest e TIE 60
COX, 900 bushels Of wheat and is rush
fng the binding twins plant TO its
capacity eaeh day and until . late
hour every night Warden coddins
says he has placed s.oo0.soo pounds
of twins IN the hands Of dealers and
Il turning ont the Irvine at the rate 81
$4,000 pounds = any.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

nov. 0IIennst Of Fi6sidA made 9
pulnt q order that the couvsntiOn had
no right to,take the action auggsStsc
BY Mr.. Bryan. e.,- go 4
Chairman James held the conven'
ton had q right TO do Whist II sa"
ut and declared the motion in order
with 20 minutes on each aide foi
debate.
Mr.. Bryan then began his argument
for the resolution. He said.
This is an extraordinary reso.
luton, but extraordinary conditions
need extraordinary remedies.
n need not tell you that J. Pier
pont Morgan and Thomas F. Ryan and
August Belmont are three OF the men
who are connected with the great
money trusts OF this country.
mo sense OF politeness or courtesy
to such men will keep me from pro
tecting my party from the disgrace
that they infiict upon 1t.
Some have said that we haven't o
right TO demand the withdrawal oil
delegates from this convention. J
will make you a proposition One OF
these men sits with New York and
the other sits with Virginia. l make
you this proposition. II the state OF
New York will take q poll OF its vote
and majority OF them-not Mr.
Murphy, but a. majority of the dele
gates-would, on roll call, where lite
delegates can have their names re-
corded and printed, ask for the with
drawal of the name Of Mr.. Belmont;
and II Virginia on roll call protest
against the withdrawal Of Mr.. Ryan ]
will then withdraw the last part OF
the resolution. but will not withdraw
the first part that demands that our
candidate shall be free from entangle-
ment with them"
Flood Replies.
Representative Flood Of Virginia
asked for recognition and Mr.. Bryan
yielded to him.
'In the name of the sovereign state
OF Virginia" shouted Flood, Il accept
the insolent proposition made by the
only man In this convention who
wants to destroy Democratic sue
cess"
This brought many Of the delegates
to their feet with a roar.
While a dozen men were trying
from the platform to bring the con-
vention to order, Senator-Elect Varda
man of Mississippi declared the Bryan
resolution contained "in part some
merit" He approved the first part and
added, II think the fewer we have
of the class named by Mr.. Bryan the
better chance we will have in Novem
ber."
Resolution Was Modified.
Chairman James had the resolution
read as modified by Mr.. Bryan. 1t
omitted all of the last paragraph de-
handing the withdrawal of delegates
representing Ryan, Belmont or Nor
gan.
The question then was put on the
motion to suspend the rules and pass
the resolution.
The vote which gave the resolution
two-thirds of the votes in the c0nyen-
ton was cast by Texas. That state
voted 40 solid for the resolution. "
The final vote stood: Ayes, $50;
noes, 1886; not voting Q; absent, one.
Chairman James then announced
the calling of the roll in the states
for the nominations OF candidates for
president and motion was adopted,
under the gavel. limiting nominating
speeches to 80 minutes and seconding
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

Baltimore, June 2S.--At an early
hour in the morning the Democratic
national convention was in session
endeavoring to reach q tfirst ballot IN
the tight to nominate q presidential
candidate. t.
After six hours of oratory and noisy
demonstrations, the names OF Oscar
W. Underwood, Champ Clark and
Simeon ]. Baldwin were before the
convention. When Clark was noml-
mated q demonstration ensued which
lasted an hour and five minutes, and
was participated in by 10000 nper-
sons.
The leaders had previously agreed
that the convention should remain In
session untilsall nominations had been
made and ballot taken.
Wilson Demonstration Starts.
At 1880 a. m. New Jersey was rec
ognized to nominate Woodrow Wilson
and a wild demonstration began. In
dications at this time were that a first
ballot would not be reached before
daybreak.
From q side entrance a Wilson
parade filed into the hall. Banners
bearing the names Of 20 New York
counties. and the words: Wilson
and " VIM were carried by the march
ers. Wilson banners Of every de-
scription fell into line. The new Jer-
sey., Texas and Pennsylvania stand
ards swung into the procession.
Crowd Mas Motley.
Meantime, the crowd kept up ter.
rife din. whistling, cheering and
blowing horns,
An attempt was made to carry the
Wilson banners to the platform, fol-
iowinS the example, of the Clark ad-
herentp, tut the eflleers ot the con
ton oFAsrea them daWn. lv
The wilson .hempnstralicn ct 2sle
Am. passed the record made bysthe
C1nsk pnnele. earlier in the sesqioni
Il had -UseM inner way N hour and
ave, minutes, Al asao order Asa Ran
more Or lees reatCrpa.
Then, aoraeoRA brought On Antonc-
bile horn "a the ha1l. and pandemon-
ium broke loose again.
Al 3;3s a. N. ME geacott began his
nominating speech Of Gov. Wilson.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04

baltimore, June. aSs-ThomaB +
Fyan IL said % have gained . seal
in this convention By a trick and tht
story Of how be aid It has Just beef
told.
Ryan q here IS delegate from the
tenth district Of Virginia. re0resentee
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
cheers a. = stamping OF feet in the
galleries and on the floor.

cheers a. = stamping Of feet in the
galleries and on the floor.
Called Proposition lnsolent.
Representative H. D. Flood of Vir
GINA dramatically characterized the
proposition sc Insolent and sad It
came from "the only man who des!. ed
to destroy the Democratic party"
Ex-Gov. McCorkle OF West Vir-
ginia called 1t foolish. Mr.. Bryan
made the situation even more dra-
matte by asking Virginia and New
York to request a modification OF the
resolution, and when they scorned
the suggestion he took the course
himself.
The vote on the resolution was
carried on amid scenes Of tremendous
excitement. At times the tumult was
SO great the voice of the secretary
calling the roll could not be heard.
The final vote was announced as
ayes $50, nays 1876.
In the view of nearly all, Mr..
Bryan, in consenting to the withdraw.
al Of the last part Of the resolution, as
offered, took the teeth out Of It..
While the resolution 10 plain declare
ton against a reactionary candidate,
the general verdict was that 1t was
harmless in its effect on the nominal
ton for president
The resolution was an explosion.
No intimation had reached the dele
gates OF the Commoner's intention. 1t
fairly stunned them. At first they
could not grasp fully its import as It
had to be read a second time before
its full meaning was generally COM
pretended.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04


er side, announced their selection az
"Mr. Ryan"
The convention was not even In
formed as to the ''Mr. Ryan" meant.
The delegates. as fact, suspected
they were voting for Thomas S. Ryan,
a son Of the Wall street Ryan. The
younger Ryan was in the convention.
The elder Ryan was neither in the
convention nor in the minds OF the
delegates. Not until after the conven-
ton had adjourned and Thomas F.
Ryan had been in this manner unan-
imously chosen a delegate was his
identity positively disclosed.
-
Baltimore, June 29.-Bristling with
"progressivism," the platform ON
which the Democratic party viii
stand was completed by the commit
tee on resolutions and awaits only the
approval of the presidential nominee
to be presented to the convention.
The document Is the result of 4e
hours of work by committee. 1t it
almost entirely new, although the
recommendation of New York were
followed in many particulars.
From first to last the resolutions
committees deliberations were char
acterized by the utmost harmony.
Demanded Progressive Policies.
The unanimous demand was fol
pronounced declarations in favor Of
progressive" policies all along the
line and the only differences arose
over the best method OF expressing
this tendency. The result 10 a plat
form OF generally advanced views, al
though many of them are less radica
than the party declarations of othei
years. Il
The document covers every subjec'
Of importance which has been the sub
ject Of party discussion In four years
Members OF the committee express
general satisfaction with the planks
and William j. Bryan, who took an
active part in framing them. predicted
that it would arouse the disapprova
of less than q dozen members OF the
convention.
Under new rule the platform will
not be presented to the convention I'M
til after the nomination of the candi
dates.
A few Of it's features are as fol
lows:
TarIff for Revenue Only.
Declares for tariff for revenue on
ly.
Fayors immediate downward re
vision Of present duties especially up
ON necessaries of life. Also favors
gradual reduction so as not to inter
fere with or destroy legitimate In
dustries.
Condemns Republican party "foI
failure to redeem it's promises Of 1905
for downward revision"
Takes issue with the Republican
platform az to the high cost of living
contending it is largely due to high
tariff laws.
Favors vigorous enforcement Of the
criminal features Of the antitrust law.
Demands such additional legislation
as may be necessary to crush private
monopoly. Fayors prohibition of hold
ing companies. interlocking direct"rR
stocks watering, etc.
8. 80 Cd ,orsr., nm.
Da .1'N .n.A .nrcrohout
oerstanuins snAs ~ a.. So,;o,rs-
the clty 20 sne ensct s sn-S .na Il.
tlOn wOu.u ~ $3.50 80. So s..stcr ~
lournment q tns n.sn a,s. an +ne
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
chairman James called tne conven.

Chairman James called the conven-
ton to order at 9:42.
Chairman James announced an i'm
material correction in the result OF the
fifth ballot. He then admonished the
galleries for kissing and applauding
votes and at 9:4S directed the calling
OF the roll for sixth ballot.
sixth Ballot Started.
C. N. Malieu, an Oklahoma alter
nate, tried to move to suspend the
two-thirds rule and nominate by q
majority vote. A chorus Of disap-
proval greeted the motion and Chair
man James quickly sustained a point
Of order against it. The roll call then
proceeded.
The call proceeded without change
or incident until Kansas was reached.
The delegates and spectators held
their breath, half expecting q break In
Wilson's favor, following the earlier
roll call which showed the Kansans
IL for Wilson and nine for Clark. But
the instructions holding them to
Clark until two-thirds Of the delega-
ton believed him beaten held the
state in line and it's 20 votes were
cast for Clark.
A hush of expectation settled over
the hall when New York was called,
but Charles F. Murphy rose and as
usual announced: New York casts
80 votes for Harmon"
In North Carolina Wilson lost one
to Underwood. Harmon lost one in
Ohio. It went to BRYAN. who was
thus restored to the roll. BY this
time it became apparent that there
would be no nomination in the ballot.
This was assured when New York
did not shift to either of the leading
candidates.
In Tennessee, which cast its vote
differently on each ballot, Wilson
gained four and Clark two. All Of the
six came from the Underwood column.
At the end OF the roll Nebraska
corrected its vote, giving Wilson four,
Clark 10, a gain Of one for Wilson.
The total of the ballot showed lit
tie change from the preceding vote.
The result was:
Clark A45,l Wilson S54, Underwood
121, Harmon 1856, Marshall 81, Kern !,
Bryan !.
Seventh Ballot.
Immediately the seventh roll call
was ordered and the grind went on.
There was no change in the vote
until Connecticut was reached. After
ashing to be passed, the vote as fnal-
y stated showed losses Of one each
for Clark and Wilson and . gain Of
two for Underwood.
Whilas the roll call was prCeseding'
4 ,cRol redenonneing Wilson wnB diS.
tributea anenB the 1eleeatee. 4 viii
con nan frOrd New Jersey ObJected
sRa he deIlbSratioa Tsa ordered
itappsd. L took = pG1sa gf police, %
6ton h, and fox 5 few tilhnteS trQp-
kla ,ioeme1 immtneht nnt ~ dls-
order wa Quisssa and the ron cal
nRoeeoaoa. ir-f~ X
g41TN = sssr---- I'll.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-07-04
Like I. r. at Chicago.

Roosevelt told the Chicago conven-
ton that II 1t did not remove the
tainted delegates from its roll he
would leave the party. The conven-
ton refused and Roosevelt withdrew
with his delegates.
Bryan made exactly the same de-
mand OF the Baltimore convention.
He demanded that Thomas F. Ryan
and August Belmont, as representa-
tives OF special privilege, be removed
from their places in a convention that
represented the people, but receded
at the request of states which consid-
cred 1t no reflection to be repre-
scented bv Mr., Ryan and Mr.. Belmont
BY 1880 o'clock, half an hour be
fore the hour fixed for the session, the
galleries and the guest seats on the
floor we're Allied and the spectators
were beginning to crowd the aisles.
Mr.. Bryan arose and sprang a de-
cided surprise by introducing Teso-
luton and asking for its immediate
consideration Mr.. Bryan read as
follows:
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
NEWSPAPERS FOR WALLS.
One of Their Uses in China-Also
Made Into Waistcoats.

From the National Review Of Shanghai.
The Chinese are the greatest con-
sumers of old newspapers in the world.
The official returns of the custom
house at Newchwang state that port
alone in 1911 received 1918 tons Of old
European newspapers valued at s14.500.
1t is not at first easy to discover to
what use SO much obsolete news can
be put. However, we gather that the
middle class Chinese prefer newspaper
to the native variety as a covering for
their walls. 1t has greater power
of resistance and affords a more effec-
vermin that plague Chinese houses.
Moreover, the natives are experts at
cutting out of the newspaper waist
These paper waistcoats are said to be
the best possible protection against a
sudden cold snap. In view Of these
admirable uses to which European
newspapers may be put it is not sur
prising to learn that the imports Of
1911 show a considerable increase In
weight.
ever, declined. 1t is interesting to note
the reason for this decline. It is ex
planned by the rapid development of the
native newspaper press which has
taken place during the last few years.
Chinese newspapers are now printed
for the most part on paper imported
from the United States. so. that in
ported newspapers the Chinese of. the
Interior use the returns of the native
press for their walls and their waist
coats.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
The British National Gallery.
From the Strand.


The English National Gallery was
founded in 1924 by the purchase. for the
sum Of $2S5.0U. of the famous Anger
stein collection Of thirty-eight pictures.
At that time there was a great cutlery
on the part of certain ill-informed legis-
lato.s at taking SO much of the nations
money for such a purpose. 1t was
proved that these thirty-eight canvases
had cost their owner only xl20.0G0. To-
day their value, computed on the basis
Of prices obtained within the past five
years for similar works. is at least
81, AZ. 600! After the purchase of the An
gerstein pictures and up to 1855, So
lection of works was added to the collec-
ton by means of special grants f.om
the government. Then came the estab-
lishment of a beard of trustees, and a
subsidy of $25.o00 annually voted for
the purchase OF paintings. Occasionally.
where the annual grant has not been
sufficient for the purchase en- bloc OF
some important collection. the treasury
has come to the rescue with a special
grant i'm aid. as in the case of the Peel
collection i'm 1871, the Longford Castle
pictures and others. Lord Curzon re-
Gently suggested that the annual grant
should be raised to S125.O00: but. gener-
ally speaking. the trustees have only
49, 900 a year of the nations money to
invest. Happily. however. there have
always been other resources, or there
would not be over 1000 canvaees now
hanging i'm the galleries In Trafalgar
Square. Of which the nation is so justly
proud.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
The Psychology of Whiskers.


Former Senator PETER of Kansas will
devote a chapter Of his "reminiscences TO
the whiskers OF populism and their sig
nificance In that historical movement
That the significance of them was prob
ably greater is easier suspected at this
time than il could have been when ropu-
lism was rampant. The world had not
then seriously thought Of the psychology
OF whiskers. 1t was yet to discover that.
Ike pants, they have exerted a tremen-
dous influence upon human history. There
have been certain grave social and politi-
cal movements which are considered in
entirely due to whiskers. Mormonism
Wars have been fought with cannon and
ball that could have been averted with
scissors.
Populism and the great beard Of which
1T was the ingrowth are inseparable In the
popular mind. They establish the psy-
chology of whiskers as clearly as the
smooth face and socialism or the face
spat and the vice presidency. There is
this to be said for the PETER" as the
whiskers of populism are known as a
type-it was never q violent pattern like
the face thicket. or a deceitful whisker
like the double birdtail Whatever its
faults It had honor and dignity. and was
nourished while IT grew by certain high
and nutritious ideals. The only thing
that was never quite clear about IL as a
whisker was why. II the venerable Kan
san will tell exactly how he felt with 10
on. he will render a great service.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08

lives to thread these memories!'
Like beads on q string. Summer morn
ings. winter evenings-if the wanderlust
does not seize you. All. there is Angela
coming. Did You ever see anything
sweeter?
Certainly, havew
And Francis, so tall and dark-the
image of you at his age Is it not Ar
cady? Are they not like pictures of peo-
pie in the Vale Of Tempe? 1t is you that
will have made their days like life in one
Of the islands Of the blest! See. they sug-
gest all the fortunate parallels. Dear me,
how soon the morning goes!" looking at
the DIAL and her glance lingering on its
legend, Time turns not back" She be-
gan to fold her work. II think luncheon
may be waiting. Shall We go in? I can
not give you peppers and gingers and hot
Indian sauces. There is only bread and
butter and cream and strawberries"
II am growing used to cool things" he
said. Come, children. Come down to
EARTH. And while with the aid Of his
stick he got upon his feet. she detached
the spray of yellow roses. shook it lightly,
and sent the petals of its one great full
blown flower scattering on the wind.
That rose. at any rate" she said to her.
self, els not immortal"
Copyright, 1903. by Harper L Brothers. All
rights reservedD
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-12-08
RUSSIAN LINE OF SUCCESSION.
Most Valuable Child IL t.c Wor.s.
Czsrcvitck Fathers Idol.

I ron ;he TAI Sial. Gsa -.
The cza.ev.tc'. : A..e "a ,, 3 A. =
ing tie syncathet'~ attn ,oa =, L.. 81.
Is :ae iGei g Is tss.e.. s-ver
o,,';A /; LIS oeen : = ~ {: tGe -
10 ASST FL his SER ,.siaS "a td., ~ -
i:ig and oocasion2,ly 10 usL-B IA -.
tens Usually relsgascl 10 &c scs go l.
mothers and give tAc upper al - as
bath.
Not :Hf-S adent,y has ~ sxs~ gwen : =
dience 10 rs ministers IN TIE czassvst s
nursery o. received tacm IL the aldie e
chamber with The sma:i ht.r - tae ILL
PEI al thro..e percaed upon as HnFe.
The cZarevi;ch has losn dcs = AL IS
the most valuable child II t.n so-ai. II
lie succeeds to the throne 6e win be in
posse SIS en- % sofnc Gs0'ha.cJ'. IT Wa.ich
sam the private fortune OF I've R3-i.. .Gus
is valued. His YEARLY salary ro;er az
The Russian people viii he :" y bc"o aal
he VIII lie n absolute co3troi of so 90
tates employing :1.sso servants.
Within few days of his birth t1e ia
fant s life WAS Insured for cJUO.ob1 :. a.
1oo less than the amount for wl;i' the
Grand Duchess Olga. the eidss, chi,d.
MAS insured. y banking account Nas
opened FOR ihe baby irto whica Is nd
everH three months 3 government Oh c<
or The National Bfns ~ HCssia MI IA
allows the ci.iid Gi1c;,a gear.
The succession to tle throne Of the
Romanoffs is iN no means 80 Wi. Sc
cured in the direct l!Ee rs ihai 81 tae
Hohenzolerns. The kaiser himself has
six sons and goodness knows how many
grandson. In this ease the Sale law
eliminates women from the problem.
This anti-femiEiSt decree has not. culi-
ously enough. had the same vigorous APP
piicat.on in autocratic Russia, which N
the eighteenth century was blessed. OF
cursed. the case might be. with several
epnpresses. The later tendency. however.
in that empire has been 10 exclude women
from the line of succession.
In 11as the Emperor Paul dccreed that
the succession should be that OF regular
descent. by the right OF primogeniture.
with preference OF male over female heirs.
Ii was In virtue of this decree that tho
present cars eldest brother. George. who
died in 1S.G, was declared heir presump-
tive in spite of Nicholas III having sew
eral daughters and Ii was only on the
birth of the Grand Duke Alexis that his
uncle Michael was deposed from his po-
sition as GROWN prence.