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Only Afternoon Paper in the State of North Carolina With Leased Wire and Full Press Dispatches LAST EDITION ALL THE MARKETS I THE RALEIGH V.M JL JL VOLUME 30 RALEIGH, N. C, FRIDAY, JUNE 26. 1908. PRICE 5 CENTS. MBS. SLU ? JLli J- t All mlffnm M STATE G0MEM10RI Little Change Up to 4 O'clock, Al though Delegates Have Cast Their Votes Score of Times Kltchln Keeps Ahead and Makes Small Gains Eighteenth Sees Northampton Cast 10 for Thomas W. Mason CHAIRMAN SAYS "DONT ACT LIKE PRIZEFIGHTERS" Strong Sentiment to Submit Can didates for Governor to State Pri mary and Proceed to Election of Other Men and Transactthe Business of the Convention May be There Sunday. v (Special Staff Correspondent.) Charlottje, June 26 At 11 o'clock a big Craig demon stvatic n was trying to stamped the (.'onvention, but the Kitehin' ft lire's were sitting as solid as a rock. The great crowd had gone wild and the platform was crowded with rooters. The fifteenth ballot resulted: Horne; 149.073; Craig, 327.025: Kitehin, 380.245. The conven tion continues in an uproar and the leaders say no adjournment will be taken until some decision is reached. It is a death struggle, and each side will die hard. ft At 12 o'clock the result of the sixteenth ballot was announced and the Kitehin forces went wild. The vote was: Horne. 138.89; Craig, 331.375; Kitehin, 386.735. : Onslow County's Vote Is Protested. Ashe county casi its vote for Kitehin in the 16th ballot, nine votes, but when called in 17th was out in caucus. Dare has gone to Craig and it is reported other changes are coming. Horne' seems to be losing. The vote of Onslow has been changed from Horne to Kitehin and CJraig, and ha3 been protested. The convention is still wild, and half a hundred men are around the platform demanding recognition. .Chairman Parsons demanded that the delegates! be seated and not act like prizefighters. The chair ruled in favor of the Onslow delegation and order was linally restored. On the 17th ballot Craig regained the Ashe vote lost to Kitehin, and the ballot resulted: , Horne, 138.29; Craig, 336.645; Kitehin, 382.065. : From present indications, Charlotte will entertain the delegates over Sunday, and, as they are all well pro vided for, it is suggested that they hold religious services Sunday in the Auditorium. The convention has not trans acted any business, and all other state candidates are worrying for fear they will be lost in the closing scenes. Seems as though all important business of the convention will be sacrificed by the fight. On the 18th ballot Northampton cast its solid vote for Hon. Thomas W. Mason 10 votes. ' j On the 18th ballot it was: Horne, 138.54; Craig, 333.195; Kitehin, 375.265; Mason, 10. The delegates began eating dinner in relays? some voting while others ate. The 19th ballot was at once called. A big Craig demonstration is reported to be coming. On the 19th ballot Horne had 139.76; Craig, 334.75; Viich in. 383.65. There is a the candidates for governor ttb i . ii. .1 - .a; ..11. ... . l l - nil.- 14. .jj if iiiiiv tiiiitMi. i nr I r: Lii L wi i mini v lu ,.... The 20th stood: Kitcnin, 382.065; Craig, 335.885; me. 138.065, The 21st ballot was: Kitehin, 382; Craig, 337; Horne, 1 (Continued on sta-onc sentiment to submit a state primary and proceed j a. ,j. i.u . l : n ill ;ii i I j I L x 1.11 1 niii in a 11, u. filial ii oiti. ijC Second Page) BRYAN JO HAVE 5 SPEECHES Gov. Olenn Will be First, Fol lowed By Thomas, Swanson. Heflln and James (By Leased Wire to The Times) Lineoln, Neb., June 26. William J. Bryan indulged himself in the pleasure of facing an audience of Ne braska postmasters yesterday ' and "jollying" them until they applauded him to the echo. The postmasters have been In annual state convention here three days. ' Mr. Bryan was in troduced by Col, E. R, Slzer, post master of Lincoln, and president 'of the convention, who said; in intro ducing the democratic leader: "Whenever " 1 am asked how long I expect to be postmaster of Lincoln I invariably reply, 'Until William J. Bryan Is elected president.'," This produced a loud laugh, in which Mr. Bryan joined heartily. ''I am glad to see," said Mr. Bryan, beginning a short speech, "that there is at least one republi can officeholder who recognizes that lie is soon to be i'oloaWt w (vi-irate-life. v My frlend, Si'zev, will, I prom ise you, be postmaster of Lincoln Just three days after The fourth of next March. I do not make rash promises, but I hereby pledge myself to see to It that he is given three days of grace in office. I shall grant him this lease of official life for three reasons. The first is that he was clerk of the court who Issued me my license to practice law when I first came to Lincoln, twentyyears ago. The second Is that he has been my friend and neighbor ever since then. The third Is that for two days after the fourth of next March I shall probably be too busy shaking hands with democrats to remove the republican postmaster of Lincoln and put a democrat In his place." After the applause which greeted his first thrusts had subsided, Mr. Bryan entered on a serious discus sion of the efficiency of the postal service, declaring It demonstrated the power and effectiveness of co operation. Mr. Bryan has received a letter from Gov. Swanson, of Virginia, ask ing permission to make one of the seconding speeches at the Denver convention. Mr. Bryan immediately replied that he would be particularly pleased to have the governor do so. The list of those who are to make seconding speeches for Mr. Bryan stands thus to date: Gov. Glenn, of North Carolina; Augustus Thomas, of New York; Gov. Swanson, of Virginia; Repre sentative Heflln, of Alabama, and Representative OIHe James, of Ken tucky. The latter Is frequently men tioned by visitors to Falrvlew for second place on the ticket. DIES FROM HYDROPHOBIA. Joseph Hurtling Supposed to Have Been Cured by Pusteur. Treatment. (By Leased Wire to The Times) New Orleans, June 26 Bitten by a pet dog nine weeks ago, treated by the Pasteur treatment and supposod to haye been cured, Joseph E. Hard ing died last evening shartly after 6 o'clock from hydrophobia. - His death was preceded by the most violent convulsions, during which time It took six men to hold him down while his upper and lower limbs were strapped together. Dur ing his whole sufferings, excepting one hour yesterday, during which time he had convulsions, Mr. Harding faced death with more courage than anyone else In the sick-room. "I know I'm going to die, but I'm going to fight as long as I can," be said several times, and during all the physical and mental suffering, he showed great composure. SECONOING WALKS OFF TOP OF HIGH HOUSE Old Mrs. SchoII, Thinking Sun Would Restore Sight, Falis to Her Death (By Leased Wire to The Times) " New York, June 2G. Mrs. Dora Scholl, a woman of SI, who had read that the morning sun would cure blindness, : went to the roof of her home at No. 224"' East 125lh street today, hoping to benellt her faRt falling sight, and, unable to see the edge of the cornice, walked off into space, falling five stories to the pave ment of a rear yard. The woman was Instantly killed, " OUT OF DANGER tBy leased Win; to The Tinu-s) Cleveland, O., Jum? 2f). Congressman' James S. Sherman, republican : vk'rf presiilential 'candidate '. 'continues-:, to Improve. Dl E. P, Carter . says the patient is out of O.iiwt'i'. PK1KST SPED FOR SLANDER, Father Fitzgerald Said Mi's. Ginfl'a Wasn't Married in Kyes of Church. (By Leased Wire to The Times) New York. Juno 26. Whether a priest, in expounding the laws of his church, can denounce from the pul- pi,t a cr.iule us living 'In a state of' sin because their marriage was not sol emnized iiy a priest and declare that, in the eyes of the church, no niai rlage had taken place, Is to be de termined by a jury In the New Jer sey supreme court. Mrs. Bertha Willis GiulTa, of M1I1 ville, ha begun suit to recover f 10, 000 damages for slander from Rev. William Fitzgerald, pastor of St. Mary Magdalen Roman Catholic church of that town, because the priest from His pulpit proclaimed that there had been no marriage, in the eyes of the church, between the plaintiff and Giuffa. Sunday morning Mi tended mass, as usual. Father Fitzgerald saw . Giuffa at As soon as him in the congregation he called his name and practically excommunicated him. Mr. Giuffa immediately arose and let't the church. He said nothing to his wife, but others who had been present commented on the action of the priest and the town soon heard of it. Mrs. Giuffa called on her husband for verification of the report. When she learned what had occurred she began the suit for damages. Mrs. Giuffa was Miss Bertha M. Wills, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. For rester Wills, of Millville. Giuffa is a young businessman and the son of a: wealthy candy manufacturer. "Rules of the church or no rules," said Mrs. Giuffa, "the worst slander a . man could say of a woman has been said of me by Father Fitzger ald. I want the courts to decide whether he can so denounce a wo man who does not belong to his creed." VICTORIOUS HARVAUD WILL ROW BRITON'S AT HEXLEY. (By Leased Wire to The Times.) New London, Conn., June 26. Victorious Harvard will send her crimson-tipped oars to England this year to try conclusions with the Brit ish oarsmen at the Henley regatta. DENVER OAVEL FROM , MOXTICELLO OAK ... ... .. ; (By Leased Wire to the Times.) Charlottesville, Va., June 26 A piece of white oak weighing 20 pounds, cut near Thomas Jefferson's home, "Montlcello," has been sent by express to William J. Bryan at Lincoln, Neb. From this piece of oak will be made the gavel to be nsed in opening the democratic con- vention at Denver noxt i month. - SHtlAlOW F.H, HITCHCOCK TO BE CHAIRMAN Elmer Dover, Who Wanted Vorys, Will Quit National Secretaryship (By Leased Wire to The Times. ) Washington. Juno 26. Informa tion given out here today by men prominent In the republican party indicates the following facts: B'rank H. Hitchcock, who made such a brilliant success of his man agement of the Taft boom in the! east, will be the new chairman . of the republican national committee. ' Elmer Dover, for two terms sec rotary of the committee, will resign the position if Mr. Hitchcock is made chairman. Mr. Dover refused to deny the re port when it was put up to him to day. "L'have no comment to make," he said. '. 1 , From a member of the national committee comes the information that Secretary Taft and the admin istration are insistent that Mr. Hitchcock take the chairmanship. The explanation of his refusing it In the west, when it was Offered him is given as being the fact that he want ed to leave Secretary; Taft free to put Arthur I. : Vorys in the place if Vorys should insist that the job was his. This, however, does not seem to 'nave eventuated. HACK WAS IX BAD WAY, BI T HE DIDX'T lIK Berlin, June 26 The ; reported death of 'George Hackenshmidt was today found to be untrue. Had: was in a bad way at Aix La Chalhelle for some days and only recently under went an; operation. - '.' a .'.' i. .."'"' "-'" JIM KEENE WONT START EITHER COLIN OR CELT New York. June 26. .Iame R. Keene decided today not to start either Colin or Celt in the $25,000 Coney Island Jockey Club stake at Sheepshead Bay tomorrow Both racers are reported to be amiss. The sheutti of the tendon of one of Colin's forelegs is so feverish that Dr. Sheppurd, the veterinarian, determined alter an examination that it would be dangerous to work the colt in the rich stakes.; Celt has developed a quarter crack in nfte hoof. This has appeared since his recent very fast workout in preparation for the same stake. Celt's .trouble may be cured in time, but neither this colt nor Colin may be seen in a race for a long time to come. Colin :ias never been beaten, hav ing won 15 races In hU two years on the turf, and about $178,000. Celt has run fewer races than Colin, but he had earned .the' reputation of be inj; nearly as good a colt. Mr. Cleveland Will Have Very Quiet Funeral Late This Afternoon From Home Widow Waotspremonies As Simple As Those of Any Privale Citizen Could Be, and There Will Be Neither Song or Sermon at House or Grave. (By Leased Wire to The Times.) New York, June 26. Although, in accordance with the wishes of Mrs. Cleveland, there will be no pomp or display at the funeral of Grover Cleveland this afternoon at 5 o'clock, salutes are being fired every half hour today at every mili tary post and Btatlon In the United States and on board every warship. In this way, military expression is given to the nation's bereavement without Intruding upon the privacy so dear to Mrs. Cleveland's heart. The Balutes, reverberating from the Atlantic to the Pacific, began at sunrise with 13 guns and will end at sunset with 45 guns. There will NEW YORK DEMOCRATS STILL CERTAIN THEY'LL REATBRYAM Georgia's Uninstructed Delegation Expected to Keep Many Votes From Nebraskan on First Ballot -Empire State is Against H im --(Special to The Times.) New-' York,. June 26. Democratic leaders in this city, who are conduct ing the Dgiit to prevent the nomina tion of William J. Bryan at Denver, have announced that the action of the convention in howling down the Bryan resolutions assures 358 votes against Bryan, and "'.means that he will not have the two-thirds Of the delegates of which he ' has been boasting for sevoml weeks, The New Yorkers announced that Bryan would fall short of the two thirds by a considerable margin, and that on lhe second ballot a large number of votes would fall away frcj.n him. They assert that unless he is nominated on the first, ballot he will not be nominated at all. ; These ngu r- were given put. as r'epres'ent'ing the vote -.which are" as sured against Brj an at Denver: 'Mns'sach'usetta. .15: Connecticut, 1.2; Delaware, 6; Maine, 11 ; New Hampshire, 4 ;: New Jersey, 24; New York, 78; Pennsylvania, 48; Rhode Island, 4; Vermont, 8: Alabama, 1 ; Florida, Y: Goorgia. 26: Louisiana, IS; Maryiaud. 14: North Carolina, 24: .Minnesota. 22; Ohio, 3 2; Alaska. 6: New Mexico, 6. District of Colum bia, 6: Porto Rico, 6 total, 35S. Total votes in convention, 1,002: necessary to noiuiuate, 672. Thifi talile is the resul! of careful canvassss and thtt anU-yryan man agers say they will vouch for its cor- tpi-.i . The; nrserte t they ex pected to have votes from a number of other states, but they did not care to speak about their exppc.atibns just yet. :' Cheered by Action in Georgia. The anti-Bryan men had been in clined to fear that tlie Nebraskan would be able to corral the necessary two-thirds of the delegates to give him the. nominal ion. This was due in a large measure to the doubt about the way Georgia would act. The delegation named is an anti-Bryan one, and the unit rule has been ap plied. It. was asserted . ..upon .-."authority that New- York will stand unalterably opposed to Bryan so long as there is the slightest, chance of . getting : to getaer the necessary ' .two-thirds to nominate him. The fact that there are several Bryan men in the delega tion,' such as Lewis Nixon, will not affect the situalioii as the tniit rule will apply. Charles F. Murphy has given his word that he will not-consent to the New York delegatii go ing to Bryan so long as there is the slightest chance of defeating Kim. Simmons Picked For Clwiinnnn. "The; anti-Bryan men have picked our Senator K. M. Simmons, of North be neither sermon nor song at the funeral, and not more than 200 per sons will be at West land, the Cleve land home, near Princeton. With Simple Words From Bible. No eulogy will be spoken and; with the reading of passages from the scriptures, Mr. Cleveland will be laid to rest. Literally the public will have no participation, as the funeral Itself will be as simple as that of any other private citizen. Mrs. Cleveland, in order to keep the funeral as private as possible, has refrained even from asking her own personal friends and acquaint ances in Princeton and has held the (Contlned on Page Seven.) Carolina, as their candidate ' for -chairman of the national commltteej 'i hey say he possesses all thej quail , ties needed in tnat position. He Ji about fifty-five yekva old, is active, vigorous and . aggressive, and lB looked upon as having an excellent , executive head. If Brvan Is hfiatftll it is stated that Simmons will un--doubtedly be chosen to run the .cam-' paign for Johnson, Gray or whoever, may be no'minated. Simmons hasv been, like many other; prominent southern senators, opposed to Bryan. All of the delegates to the Denver convention, which meets July 7, havd been chosen except those from Mon tana and Vermant. The eight dele gates from the Green Mount tin State are assured against Bryan. It is likely that Bryan Mill get the votes ' of Montana. BRYAN LACKS 40 VOTES, SAY JOHNSON MEN, OH For Denver, They Declare Ckior aia's Action Has Pointed the Way (Special to The Times.) Chicago, June 26. Just before leaving for Denver the Johnson man agers issued this statement: "We maintain that Mr. Bryan's nomination is far from certain. Tbe action of Georgia In sending an uu- I instructed delegation with all. tut invo of Its member fiivni-K v Gov, j Johnson 'shows jt!ni tho-e I nt ' who lelfevj .MtA- .1? jv'i's jk nVv'ti 'a to- be imwise are not ai!i stampeded by the g-reat t n l'i ' has shown in the'i'.r-. Ti . :, -t . . vass; "Our figures show that the num ber of delegates instructed for Mr. Bryan are about forty less than icnough to give him the nomination." LEWIS ANOTHER MENTIONED FOR RUNNING MATE. (Special to The Times.) Denver, June 26.--A new vlce piosidentlal 'possibility is J. Hamilton Lewis, of Chicago, his sponsor being HoSeiv,C. Sullivan, national commit-, teemanfrom Illinois. Delegates now in town do not regard it seriously, but the " Sullivan men are booming Lewis at every opportunity. Although it was stated yesterday that Judge George Gray had given up rooms reserved for the demo cratic national convention, tlie man ager of the Savoy Hotel said Gray's hcadn.uarl.ers there will he. opened Saturday or Sunday. .'It is understood the. judge's two sons, both Princeton graduate,'.' ' will accompany their father and take an active part In the contest. ':.' . COACH RESCULS BOY FROM HUDSON RIVER t By Leased Wire to The Times.) ' Poughkeepsie, N. Y'., June 26. Every member of the various crows that will participate in to'norrow's races is today looking forward with confidence tothe result of the con tests and feels absolutely certain, If appearances count for anything, that his crew will bo victorious in the event it Is entered. An accident followed the trials ot the Syracuse cr w yesterday. While rowing t'own the river close to the west shoie and about 600 feet from the Cornell boathouse, a rowboat in which a small boy waa playing with at anchor ahead of th crew. Coxswain Eldridge steered the shell to pass close to port, but the rowboat swung around directly In the course of the crew.: The shell pierced the rOwhoat and broke Off three feet from the bow. Both boats filled with water. Coach Ten Byck hurried up In the launch and took out the men, as well as the boy In the rowboat, who was scared more than the oarsmen. The broken shell waa placed In the Cornell boathouse and John Hoylc, Cornell's boatbullder, began to repair it.