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TiMiao-fcVi'KliHiUStt THOMASVILLE GiidGlA JULY IB 1904. Age, Premiums. 21 — 27 IS 22 — 27 69 28 — 28 28 24 — 28 78 25'-- 29 84 • 27 — 80 66 80 — H2 71 82 — 34 42 83 — 87 25 9:51 p. m.--CaIl* (or order. Chair man announce* in advance that in the grave matter to be diecuued all shall have (air show. Introduce* John Sharp William*. 9:59 p. m.—William* deals* that Car mack received any telegram. Read* one sent to Sheehan from Parker. 9:85 p. m,—Audience demanding “My Old Kentucky Home." When the band won’t play the crowd sing*, and doe* it well. -Hera is the telegram that ;he trouble. “Hon. W. F. Sheehan, Hotel Jefferson, St. Louis.—I regard the gold standard a* firmly and irrevocably established and shall act ac cordingly; if the action of the conven- «:38 p. m.—Senator Wm. A. Clark of |tion today sludl be ratified by the ' people and that platform is silent on tbesnbteet. My views shell be made known to the convention, and if it is proved to be unsatisfactory' to the ma jority, I request yon to decline the nom ination for meat once so that another may be named before adjournment,’’ ’Alton B. Parker.” 8:15 p. nt—Senator DnBois of Idaho second* Turner's nomination. 8:51 p. m.—Rumor in the convention that Parker will decline nomination miles* money plank i* added. Bryan is iU from effect of strain. 7:03 p. m. —BoU call of States for vote for vice president. (Signed) 10:14p. m.—It is proposed to answer Judge Parker's telegram in *nb*tanos: “That tlie platform is silent on the nip ject became it is not a possible issue in this campaign and only campaign issues are mentioned; therefore noth ing in view expressed by yon would preclude you standing on the plat form.” 10:86—Bryan takes the platform apd addresses convention as to reply to Par ker. 10:48—Bryan says that if the conven tion is in favor of the gold standard they should be honest and say so. 10:68—He opposes the telegram as written and wUl suggest some amend ments. If the gold standard is right why turn from it he asks'. 7:05 p. m.—Robertson of Texas says in present exigency not to elect vice president before knowing who will be candidate for president. Howard >3.00 7:07 p. m.—Convention adjourned until 8:90 tonight. ■6:66 p. m.—Convention slow in as sembling. fteported committee on plat form itlU in session. 9:05 p. m.—Convention called to order. 9:05 Yardeman at Mississippi says there is doubt aoout interpretation of the alleged, message ■ from Parker and calls for itr fsading. 0:13 p.m.—Moved that the mem be At that hour another 89 mtnatfcs. The band playing. “We PrCSiddlt Pni’ker. The Franklin Life Insurance Co., Springfield, Illinois. Organized 1884. Below Is given (he rates for different forms of participating roficies of fhc rereraf ' companies doing business in this section. ~ £ Si 8 33 i» £ 38 if s i* !* &! c £ franklin Lite.. * New York Life 2810 8( 83 8110 84 70 85 00 38 34 48 do 01 07 68 hU 01 53 ~W$o 41 78 90 35 80 05 80 68 30 90 30 27 30 65 30 00 SSSSSSS sssssss 86 87 38 89 36 95 87 26 36 93 86 68 86 96 47 77 47 67 49 71 60 03 4846 50 29 47 60 57 72 80 44 !in 1vl AA RU Illinois Life " “U 50 41 58 20 10 60 Sun Life. Canada 89 55 Figures Talk. In all that constitutes true excellence the FRANKLIN LIFE leads. A careful selection of risks enables us to enjoy the Most Favo:able rate of mortality- he location of the company in the middle west enables it to earn a higher rate of interest than wou d be possible in the eastern money centers. . The rate of interest earned by the Franklin is a little over < t- 2 pcrcc m ncainst average of about 4 per cent, of Eastern companies (some are as low as -t 1-while oth are ,as much as 41-2 per cent. WE can afford to let Figures Talk Agents Wanted—Best Contiact. DAVID C. BARROW, Genera) Agent, For Southern Gtorgin, Thoinasi ille, t'.a. an others CHIEF JUDGE ALTON BROOKS PARKER Democratic Nominee For The Presiding. Bt. Louis, Jnly 8.—When the Dem ocratic national convention reassembled this morning it wss with the hope thst the work might be completed snd a sine die adjournment taken today. There remained yet the adoption of * platform and nomination of candidates for president and vice president It was realised that It might require three ses sions, the last one running into th* night, and the programme held out great inducements to tile spectators, of oratory and stirring situations in atun dance The feature of the early hour of the day wad the knocking out of the gold plan* put in the platform by the sub- commute. • < Thia waa done by a vote of 35 to 16. The morning session was *kv. The tedious wait for the resolutions com mittee'enlivened by a speech from Richmond P. Hobson. Hon Ollie Jones of Kentucky announced that the resolutions commit te would present a unanimous report at eight p. m. and tlie convention adjourn ed until that hour. St. Louis, Mo.. July 8, 1934.—The convention was oalled to' order at 8:<j5 p. m. Senator Daniel, chairman of committee read report of oommittee on resolutions. The greatest gathering of the convention ia present. Senator Daniel cannot be heard, owing to di*' order in the galleries. w jn"t go home nutil morning.” Id: '3.—Senator Carmack of Tonn, seconds th* namination of Parker. 10:11—Spoakeris interrupted by cries from tlie gallery for Bryan, Mi-CIellan*, Hearst. 10:18.—Delmar ofCalifornia uomi nates Hearst. 10:29.—Delmor’s mention of Bryan calls forth load applause. 10:40—Delmar finishes. Illinois waves her banner for Hearst. Conven tion in uproar. Many Hearst pictures in evidence. 10:44 Procession of state* lead by Cal' iforutn snd followed by Rhode Island lows, Minnesota, Washington, Hawaii. Kansas, Wyoming, Sooth Dakota and Arizona making circuit *f hail. 1106.—Tumult continues; Illinois, New Mexico, Oklahoma have joined in the procession of Hearst State*. 11:09.—Chairman trying hard to bring convention to order. 8:53 p. m.—Senator Daniels is still reading report but no one is listening to him. 9:01.—Alabama yields to New York. 9:80.—Littleton of New York is mak inft great speech nominating Parker. 0:33—Littleton finishes his speech and the mention of Parker'* name brought tumultuous applause. A procession of the states around the hall begins. 0:48—The march of th* states, around the hall continues. The enthusiasm grows wilder. The band is playing the anthem and everybody in ibi hall if singing. 9:47.^-Convention still in disorder; enthusiasm knows no bounds. 1O:<0.—The applause has now lasted Saturday's Work. 12:00 Midnight—Convention un doubtedly sndorsss Parker’s position. Looks like enother all night,session Devie of West Virginia for Vice Pros- I4.nl. * ; r Hardy adjournment wse taken until f5:80 p m. Th* Story by Bulletin. T St. Louis. Mo.. July »9, 5:87p. m„ 1904.—Convention called to order. 5:47 p.m.-Roll call of States foi nomination of vice president. 5:55 p. m.—bA>. Morrison nominates J. H. Williams, of Illinois for vios presi dent. 0:10 p. m.—Fred O. Robinson ol Washington nominates Senator George W. Turner oi Washington for vies president. 8:19 p. m.—Indians aeoonds tlie nom ination of William* of Illinois. 0:20 p. m.—Anderson of West Vir ginia nominate* Henry O. Davis-for vice president. 5:37 p. m.—John Prentice Poo Maryland says Davis, from New York delegation said to have a telegram that has been bruited abont this olty read the telegram. v 9:14 p. m.—Raines of New York begs for time owing to tlie absence of the chairman of the New York delegation. 9:17 p. m.—The Chairman lay* this is the greatest matter, the gravest matter thst lisa come before tills body and we went the Information from the fountain head and want nothing second handed. He ia informed the gentleman from New York will be here soon. 9:35 p. m.—Convention still waiting on the man from New York to produce the Well Dressed A'lcn Wear • L, Sttycrmin's Newest Creations, in Neckwear- Crossett $3*5° Shoes. Eclipse $1. 00 Shirts. . Shaw Knit Hosiery. Special to Ttalef-Enterprise: Bt. Louis Mo. July J9 I904.-From dark ues*.to broad day light the Demo cratic hosts sat in their convention hall. Dnring the night General Milas, Olney, Wall snd Cockrell were nominated. Tlie last name wss presented by William (J. Bryan. Innumerable speeches and nominating speeches were made. Tlie first ballot was reached at 5;45 this morning, after an entire night of wild excitement first ballot was taken. The ballot gave Parker 058 vote* of the 009 necessary, and before the result conld be announced, Idaho. Nevada Washington and other states made chan get to the Parker column. Governor Dockery, of Missouri, moved to make the nomination unanimous, and it was canW —n<d«* increasing cheer*. Bryan and Tammany will fail in line anh Cleveland is gratified. The conven tion adjourned at 8 o'clock tp meet m * R.& W. Fancy Vests. Louis Steyerman, . Comer Broad and Jackson Sts.