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The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

but before he could make his speech,
accepting the Craftsmanship, the con-
vention took recess to eight o'clock.
Only a scattering attendance ap-
peared in the galleries at eight o'clock,
the hour set for converting the night
session Of the convention. There
were hundreds of vacant seats in the
delegates sections. The delegates
who were in their seats gathered in
little groups and hum of converse
ton swept the hall. Scattered hand
claps greeted Chairman Parker as he
made his way up the middle aisle
through the groups of delegates,
Mr.. Mack introduced again Judge
Parker, and the temporary chairman
resumed the speech which had been
interrupted.
Judge Parker concluded at 9:13
o'clock and was given round of ap-
plause. Before the applause had died
away the routine proceedings were
got under way.
OeCOHu Jay
There were only few persons in
the armory at 1880 o'clock and the
heat that filled the big building gave
promises Of sweltering day
Floors and galleries decided on
neglige raiment and coats were
stripped off as soon as the delegates
struck the close atmosphere of the
hall. Hundreds of palm leaf fans fut-
tered throughout the building.
Warned by the disorder of the day
before John l. Martin, sergeant-at-
arms, marshaled a squad Of policemen
and posted them in the galleries with
orders to eject anyone creating a dis
turbance.
The day was given up to a flow OF
oratory, the favorite sons of several
states entertained the convention all
the while waiting for the several
committees. to report.
The convention adjourned at 2:17
o'clock until clock.
Wednesday Nights Session.
The Democratic national convention
voted at the night session to abrogate
the unit rule as to all state delegations
except those where the state laws
are mandatory on the subject.
The vote was, as nearly as it could
be found out, 56515 against the rule,
495 2-S for it; 80 not voting.
Immediately after the prayer Repre-
sentative Covington of Maryland,
chairman of the committee on rules,
was recognized to present the COM
mittee's report.
Mr., Covington then presented the
majority supplemental report Of the
rules committee, making the unit
rule a rule Of the convention. AS
reported. the rule would make a unit
instruction. by a state convention
binding on a delegation IL a majority
OF the delegates favoring any particu-
lar candidate Representative Henry
OF Texas presented a minority report
which would except from the opera
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Baltimore.-The Democratic Nation
al convention was called to order by
Norman E. Mack, chairman Of the
national committee, at 1910 p. m.
Tuesday. After prayer by Cardinal
Gibbons, Chairman Mack announced
the selection of Alton B. Parker OF
New York by the committee as tenn
porary chairman of the convention
William j. Bryan got the floor and
made a forty-minute speech demand
ing recognition for the progressive
element in the party, and named John
w. Kern of Indiana as their candidate
for temporary chairman. Mr. Kern
declined the honor in speech from
the stage and said that Mr.. Bryan
was the logical candidate Of the pro-
gressives for the position. The role
of delegates by states on temporary
chairman was called and resulted in
a victory for Mr.. Parker by 57S to
$40.
After the vote was announced Judge
Parker was escorted to the rostrum,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Democratic Nominee for President.
vice-president began, it seemed that
Ahe Bryan-Wilson contingent in the
convention had definitely settled upon
Gov. John E. Burke of North Dakota.
A minute later the convention had
adjourned sine die. The delegates
worn and weary, made their way out
of the big convention hall singing and
happy to be started for home.
The District of Columbia placed
William Jennings Bryan's name in
nomination amid laughter and cheers.
Mr.. Bryan took the platform and
was given a great cheer.
Mr.. Bryan said for 16 years he had
been a fighting man" and now de-
sired to say a word in the. nature OF
valedictory.
In declining to allow his name to
be considered, Mr.. Bryan said 1t was
not with any desire of disparaging the
office. There was no Office so low, he
said, that he would not fill 1t II he felt
his country needed him.
After Miles had concluded, A.
Mitchell Palmer, Wilson manager,
asked unanimous consent that the con-
alteration of the vice-presidential
nomination be suspended and the re-
mort of the committee on resolutions
received and acted upon. Unanimous
consent was o. aimed and Senator
Kern. chairman of the resolutions
committee, read the platform.
When the reading concluded sena-
ar Kern moved the adoption Of the
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
Put 1t up to the Cook Book.

my dear Dolly" said a young hus-
band, honestly cannot congratulate
you on your success with this pudding.
1t is simply rank"
Charley" exclaimed the little
wife, "how absurd 1t is all magma
ton! The cook book says it tastes
like ambrosia."
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Baltimore. - For president, Gov,
Woodrow Wilson of New Jersey,
For vice-president, Gov. Thomas r.
Marshall of Indiana.
This was the ticket completed by
the Democratic national convention
at 1856 o'clock in the morning.
The nomination of Gov. Marshall
for vice president came as surprise,
for when the night of balloting for
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

NdlIO1di SOHNCueiOiis
delegates in South Dakota. The Hi
nois and New York delegations voted
solidly for adoption, showing indica-
ton Of switch to Wilson.
John Sharp Williams raised point
OF order that the Philippine Islands
are not entitled to representation in
the convention as the islands are not
part of the United States. Point Of
order was sustained by the conven-
ton.
The report of the committee on per-
manent organization naming Senator
Ollie James of Kentucky as perma-
nent chairman was adopted. Senator
James was given an ovation and pro-
ceeded w address the convention. An
indirect reference to Bryan caused an
ovation. After Chairman James ad-
dress the convention adjourned to
s p. m.
Night Session.
Immediately after the night session
was called to order, Mr.. Bryan arose
and sprang a decided surprise by in
PRODUCING resolution and asking for
it's immediate consideration. Mr..
Bryan read as follows:
The Resolution.
Resolved, That in this crisis in
our party's career, and in our coun-
try's history, this convention sends
greeting to the people of the United
States, and assures them that the
party of Jefferson and of Jackson is
still the champion of popular gov
eminent and equality before the
law. AS proof of our fidelity to the
people, we hereby declare ourselves
opposed to the nomination of any
candidate for president who is the
representative of, or under any obliga-
lions to J. Pierpont Morgan, Thomas
F. Ryan, August Belmont, or any
other member of the privilege-hunt-
ing and favor-seeking class; be it
further
Resolved, That we demand the
withdrawal from this convention of
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Totals. 80. .4401a 524 14S 117h
Alaska cast two votes for william Sui
ger of New York.
Ohio cast one vote for Bryan.
Baldwin IA votes from Connecticut,
from Vermont; total %.
Marshall, 80 votes from Indiana; l
from Michigan; total 81.
Two delegates did not vote.
Total votes. LOSS.
Necessary for choice. 725b.
When the result of the ballot was
announced the convention adjourned
to p. m.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Colonel Martin had his hands fun
It was hot and the colonel is pursy
person, who perspires freely. In the
midst OF the session it was observed
that the sergeant-at-arm had used
four handkerchiefs hopping his fe'
vered brow. All four were carefully
hung out to dry on the railing that
boxes off Martin from the rest OF he
stage.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

men began demonstration that ex-
ceeded that for the Missouri man.
After the stormy all-night session
the first ballot was taken at 7:10 a. m.
Friday and resulted as follows:
FIRST BALLOT,
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

came on the tenth ballot when New
York threw it's 80 votes to Clark. The
announcement started a big demon
stration among the Clark delegates.
After the eleventh and twelfth ballots
were taken the convention adjourned
to l D. N. Saturday.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

A noticeable characteristic Of the
Democratic convention was the pre-
dominance of young men among the
delegates. Beardless youth and sack
suits prevailed. and SLOUGH hats"
long tailed coats and string ties were
so rare that they attracted attention.
Some of the old timers blame every
thing that goes wrong on the youth
fnl aianAnt
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
CONVENTION NOTES.

Once more Colonel Martin OF Mis-
souri,, perpetual sergeant-at-arms for
Democratic conventions, is in his
glory Nobody can ever hope to equal
the eclat with which Martin held
down his job or which is more to the
point, with more efficiency. This year
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
Stern Call of Duty.

Reform is not joyous, but griev-
GUS; no single. man can reform him
self without stern suffering and stern
working; how much less can nation
of men!-Carlyle.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
Fridays Session.

When the convention reassembled
in the afternoon the balloting was re-
sumed with little change in the vote
for the various candidates. After the
fifth ballot a recess was taken to $3.50
and the balloting continued until 3
o'clock a. m. The first big break
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
Saturdays Session.

The sessions of Saturday and Mon
day we're repetitions Of Friday. Bal
lot after ballot was taken with little
chs-ze In tables Of tbA ;aadins eandL-
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
Well Defended.

He whose study is among the shad-
ows and lights of nature has an I'M
suspected coat of mail defending him
among all the turmoil.-Mrs. Oliphant.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

the minutes slipped by and resorted
to every method of solicitation but
all to no avail. 1t sat with head down
and his tail dropped. but refused TO
crow.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
sergeant-at-Arms Martin searched

Sergeant-at-Arms Martin searched
the press reservation for bold
newspaper photographer who created
diversion Tuesday night in the
middle of Judge Parkers speech. The
snap shot man rugged up his camera
on the desk of one Of the secretaries,
about ten feet from the temporary
chairman and then, standing but that
distance away from the speaker, he
suddenly fired flash. The binding
glare so startled Parker that he lost
the thread of his discourse. There
was an instant rush Of deputies to
find the photographer, but he had
grabbed his camera and fled.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Nebraska Democrats and Repubn-
cans fraternized like political friends
instead of foes, at the convention.
Tickets were freely given the Republi-
cans visiting here at the Nebraska
headquarters. Among the. prominent
Republicans getting choice seats are
Former Senator Elmer j. Burkett and
Senator Norris Brown. During ova-
tons to Bryan, Burkett Is one OF
those most wildly cheering.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12
WILSON AND MARSHALL
Democratic National Convention at
Baltimore Finishes Its Work.
Outline of Proceedings.
TOOK FORTY-SIX BALLOTS
New Jerseys Governor Had 900 Votes
on Final Vote to "a for Speaker
Clark--Unanmous Choice
Vice Presidency Easy.

report, which was done by a viva voce
vote.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Perched in the gallery among thou
sands of convention spectators was q
rooster, a real game cock, but despite
his undisputed pedigree he would not
crow. His guardian, who had antici-
pated some fun, grew melancholy az
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

The most remarkable thing in con-
nection with the convention was the
fact that no one apparently tried to
counterfeit the admission tickets. The
Chicago convention visitors were be-
set with sharpers selling spurious
pasteboards and joke passes" But
the Democratic admission cards are
the most ornately engraved that have
yet been in use at a convention and
police have yet to find any limitations.
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Neither Harmon nor Foss received a
vote in the last ballot
The Chanute times. [volume] (Chanute, Kan.) 1897-1913, 1912-07-12

Gaynor got one In the eight ninth and
a2d ballots
James got one in the eight and three
each in the Goth and 25th ballots.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Band Will Play
For May Festival

The Fitzgerald Band has very
cleverly consented to play for the
Children's May Festival next Thurs
day and win head the parade. The
band viii donate their services for
the occasion. which is greatly ap-
preciated by those having the affair
iii charge.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Confederate Veterans
Return From Macon

Many of the Old veterans re-
turned this morning from Macon.
where they were in attendance up
on the Confederate Reunion. The
tBovs' of the sixties report a
most enjoyable visit in the Central
City, and speaks in glowing terms
of Macon's hospitality. They were
well provided for throughout the
reunion, and the event in every
way measured up to their best
expectations.
The next reunion will be held
in Chattanooga, Tenn.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10
Attention, MasOns !!

A regular communication of Pine
Level Lodge No. 353, F. and A.. viii
be held in Masonic Hall, Monday
evening, May 18th, at 8 o'clock. The
Master Masons degree will be con-
ferred. All qualified brethren are
cordially invited to attend.
P. L. KEEFER, w. M.
Read the ads and learn the best
places tOtttade at.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

FOR SALE-Team of mules. wagon
and harness cheap for cash, il
sold Saturday. Apply to Mr..
Sumpter, new Baptist Church.
The leader-enterprise. [volume] (Fitzgerald, Ga.) 1912-1915, 1912-05-10

We call special attention to Our ads
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The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
REPUBLICANS WIDE AWAKE
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If nominated | shall be elected to Con-
gress. l believe that a Congress
man, who will be called upon to vote
upon laws relating to interstate com
merce and other matters connected
with railroads, ought to have no con-
nection with any railroad"
The Republican party is worthy OF
the laboring mans vote because of
Its policy of protection" were Mr.
Goodwin's words. The Democrats
are seeking the tariff as a revenue.
The Republicans with the revenue
want protection to the laborer, so then
labor may not have to be put down
as in other countries. In this State
at the last session of the Legislature
the Republicans were going to give
you people a Utility bill and in the
committee meeting the great leader,
Pattangall for some reason said thre
should be no public utility bill The
same great leader of Democracy had
the bill referred to the next Legisla-
ture and everything that seemed to
favor the laboring man was referred to
the coming Legislature"
In touching upon national affairs,
he said: Reciprocity is not a dead
issue. Reciprocity may be good for
the country at large, but it is an injury
to Maine. and that is one reason why
the people stand for Roosevelt"
Later the chair called upon Hon w.
L. Walker, who responded with some
pertinent suggestions regarding the
coming campaign.
Sixty men became members of the
club Saturday night. Meetings will
probably be held each week and the
rooms will be open at all times and
the members will have the liberty with
their friends of spending as much of
their time here as they please. The
daily Republican newspapers of the
State will be on the tables with cam
paign matter. Sample ballots for the
June primaries will be posted in the
room that the voters may become
familiar with them.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
REPORT FOR APRIL
Of SkOwhegan Jersey Creamery.

Manager f. e. Harris of the Show
hogan Jersey Creamery gave out his
report, Tuesday, showing the results
of April. There has been an increase
in the amount of butter fat, the mum
Der of COWS, and the number of Gus
toners. The price paid for butter fat
is more than ever before in the history
of the creamery The price per pound
of butter at present is 81 cents and
the product of the creamery is sold
in Boston and vicinity. Mr.. Harris
stated, Tuesday, that the price would
not be much less in view of the fact
that the cold storage of Boston was
reduced to 1924 packages where last
year it was $1,000
The amount of butter fat for the
month of April was 1881 pounds
and the number of COWS was 1913 as to
S07 in the month of March. During the
month of April the following new Gus
toners were added: c. L. Bowden,
Fairfield; Eugene Parker Harry Ellis,
G. E. oliver, Skowhegan; J. H. Dyer,
Cornyille; f. b. Brown, Taylor <
Beckwith, Merton Dennis, n. Hayden,
Athens; A. S. Hodgdon, George
Clough, Eugene Day, F. A. Thompson,
Raymond Kicker, Madison; l.. &. Traf-
ton led the list of patrons for the
greatest number OF pounds of butter
fat, he having 4S1.7 pounds from -
cows and heifers Other patrons
having 200 pounds or more were: Ros-
coe Dunbar, 2071, from cows; H.
Hall, Cornville, 1853 pounds from 8
COWS and two heifers; R. Robbins,
Madison, Pills pounds from II COWS;
Perley Withee, East Madison, 25l.9
from COWS and 7 heifers; T. d. Sal
ley & Son, Madison, 1884 pounds from
II cows and 4 heifers; l.. e. Butler,
Norridgewock, 2912 pounds from o
COWS and 3 heifers; Turner Boswell,
1888 pounds from 10 COWS; K. N. Mer-
rill 264 pounds from 10 COWS and two
heifers; X. T. Patten, 1924 pounds
from y COWS and one heifer. Most of
the new patrons have started in with
Jersey cows.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
BETHANY CLASS ENTERTAINED
At "A Birthday Party Friday Afternoon
Mrs. {. ID. Miller Hostess

Friday afternoon vas a very happy
occasion for the Sunday school class
of the Bethany Baptist Sunday school
of which Mrs. &. Davis Miller is the
teacher and it was at her home on
Elm street that the ladies of the class
We're entertained, at birthday ami
yersary
Members of the class in attendance
were Mrs. J. O. Smith, Mrs Abble
Smith. Mrs. Dysart, Mrs. Russell, Mrs.
Williams, Mrs. Thompson, Mrs Whit
tier, Mrs Savage. Mrs. Shorey and
Mrs. Archer while special guests We're
Mrs. George Merriam and Mrs {. ".
Lambert
The afternoon was passed socially.
Mrs. J. o. Smith giving an informal
talk on a Maine Island whore her faith
er at one time was a preacher and
speaking not only of the island itself
but of the noble character of the resi-
dents which although OF SO long ago
seemed fresh when described by the
speaker. There was also music and
during the afternoon, the hostess serY-
refreshments of a tempting nature.
During the lunch Rev. George Mer
riam, the Bethany pastor was present
as a guest.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
Bankrupts Petition for Discharge

In the matter of Frank |. Blanchard,
Bankrupt. In Bankruptcy.
To the Hon. Clarence Hale, Judge of the
District Court of the United States for the
District of Maine.
Frank L. Blanchard, OF PttSfield in the
County of Somerset and State of Maine,
in said District, res pectfully represents, that
on the Ord day of March, last past. he was
duly adjudged bankrupt under the Acts OF
Congress relating to bankruptcy; that he
has duly surrendered all his property and
rights Of property, and has fully complied
with all the requirements of said Acts aud OF
the orders of Court touching his bank
ruptcy.
Wherefore he prays. that he may be de-
creed by the Court TO have II full discharge
rom all debts proyabe against his estate
under said bank ruptcy Acts. except such
debts as are excepted by law from such dis,
charge.
Dated this 9th day. of May, a. u. 1912
Frank l. Blanchard, bankrupt.
The independent-reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1909-1955, 1912-05-23
THERE IS GREAT ACTIVITY
At SHAWMUT
Getting Ready to Build New Mill.
Project for Electric Road to Sk0W-
hogan Looks Brighter.

There is great activity in the little
pulp mill, which is to be constructed
by the Shawmut Manufacturing COM
pany will in the course of a year be
the leading industry. In view of the
fact that a large mill will adorn the
land formerly occupied by two small
er mills, the real estate in that town
has also taken a boost and many new
homes are being planned. Already
several stores are in the process OF
construction to supply the demands
of the large number Of workmen who
are later expected.
For the past few weeks the crew of
men have been busily engaged in tear
ing away the old wooden structures,
which for years have stood on the
bank of the river, and which for years
have furnished employment to a small
number of men. Another crew is
busily engaged in constructing a cof-
ferdam to retain the water while the
place Still another crew is engaged
constructing the forms for the new
concrete dam. The present dam is
about IS feet in height and the new
dam when finished will stand % feet.
This will cause a tlowage of water
that will have an effect as far as the
eddy at Skowhegan. At present this
is the biggest proposition. The Cent
raj Maine Power Company is install
ling two large motors for the mixing
of the concrete. This work will start
Immediately and will be carried on
while the old wooden structures are
being torn away.
The sawmill just at the north of the
new mill site will be effected by the
flowage This mill is owned by the
same company and it will be neces-
wall on the water edge of the mill.
A number of Italians have already
formed a settlement near the village
and have constructed number of
huts. They have their own grocery
store and are independent Many
more are expected when the eXcava-
ton commences. Several stores are
being constructed on the main street.
Two are grocery stores and one is a
barber shop. 1t is understood that Il
grain and feed store will soon be one
of the additions.
The new mill itself will have l.
pulp wood grinders and when com
pleted the estimated cost will reach
$2,O00,O00. Over $50 hands will be
employed which will mean consider
able to this section.
The resident of Shawmut are now
very optimistic over the extension OF
the electric road to SkoWhegan. The
project has already been considered
for many months but looks brighter
at present than il has since proposed