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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
BRYAN'S BOOSTERS
GIVE HIM OVATION

St Louis. July S.-The democratic
national convention yesterday adopted
the reports OF the committees on rules,
credentials and permanent organiZa-
tiOn. The session opened at 10 o'clock,
an hour later took a recess until , p.
VA and adjourned at $50 until 10
o'clock today. During the day several
speeches were made, chief Of which
was Mr.. BTyan's effort TO overthrow
the report of the credentials commit
Tee and seat the cOntesting delegates
from Illinois. The controversy was
ended by the rejection OF the minority
report OF the committee by a vote Of
547 nays TO 299 ayes. Though Mr. Bry-
ans speech and his appearance on the
floor were cheered far beyond the pre-
viOus demonstration, IL made few
votes. The alignment of delegates
proved the correctness Of previous es-
Inmates az the division between those
who favor the radicals and those who
are supporting the conservative ele-
ment which Is now in control. When
the result OF the contest was an
uounced the report OF the committee
ON permanent organization was made.
Clark Takes Leave to Print"
Representative Champ Clark, who
was chosen chairman. addressed the
convention. He had prepared and fur
uished TO the press a speech OF great
length. The hour was so late when he
gained the platform. however. that he
spoke about 800 words and lett his al
dience TO read the remainder
Ovation for Mr.. Bryan.
The ovation given Mr.. Bryan was
one OF the greatest ever transporting at
any of the notable events Tor which
the immense Coliseum is famed. II
was begun before the afternoon ses-
sion was called to order and continued
for II minutes with 50 much fury that
Temporary Chairman Williams and all
his assistants. including 100 police
men. were unable TO restore order
Quiet came from the convention only
after the Parker forces had Joined in
and by persistent efforts turned the
tide by a counter great demonstration
for the New Yorker. SO that the favor
tie candidate for the nomination for
president finally reaped the. harvest OF
the enthusiasm s0wn for Mr.. Bryan.
FiGpinos Ruled Out.
The morning session was without
material interest except for the dis
seusion caused by the objection to that
-.n-# eF tina r.arrrf rF the committee ON
rules which provided Cor the seating OF
the delegates sent by the insular pos
sessions. The delegates from the Phil
Gppines were finally ruled out II re
manned for the afternoon session TO
create that degree OF strife which
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11

Japanese correspondents allowed to
send dispatches reveal the skill with
which the island generals Unanswered
their columns so as to capture the
mountain passes between the Yalu and
the Lao valleys without heavy losses
and without risking the least temper
airy confusion in their extended line of
battle. Gen. Oku's forces pressed
northward and west until they cleared
the lofty ridge east of Kaiping. This
deprived Kuropatkin's men in the de-
files of their mountain shield and COM
PEELED the withdrawal of their sup
ports to check OlIu's army.
ThereupOn the armies Of Fenghwang-
cheng and Takushan, availing them
selves of such thanking opportunities
as local conditions allowed. forced the
enemy out of their stronghOlds down
upon the plain of Liaoyang The nicely
Of the performance consisted in so
manipulating the Japanese columns
that they accomplished these vital re-
suits while they did not defeat the
purpose of the Japanese generals to
avoid precipitating a determined Rus
sian retreat.
Japs Pressing Port Arthur.
Chefoo, July SIN the fighting on
July for the possession of one of the
hills northeast of Port Arthur, the Rus
slams lost, according to. the Chinese,
100 killed and 90 wounded. The Jap
anese, having occupied the second
range of hills around Port Arthur, are
now massing men to march upon the
Russian marines camp that commands
the principal pass through the hills,
which is directly back of Port Arthur
This camp is considered vital to the
safety Of the fortress. and it is guard
ed, according to the Chinese, by 10000
marines and sailors.
Cholera Threatens Both Armies.
Washington, July S.-A cable report
from Minister Allen at Seoul, points to
the existence of great danger to both
belligerent armies in Manchuria. He
says that he has learned from a mis-
sionary surgeon that cholera has
crossed into Manchuria and has ap-
peared at Antung.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
Did Not Come to Fight.

Immediately after concluding the
reading of the minority report Mr.
Bryan was recognized to speak in be,
half Of his motion to substitute the
minority for the majority report. In
opening his speech he announced that
he had not come to the convention with
the idea of bringing up any questions
that could or would create division
He was greeted by cheers when he de
Clared that he hoped and believed the
convention would select a ticket which
could be supported by a united
democracy the cheers were redouble1.
Mr.. Bryan became very denunclatory
He contended that the action OF the
Hopkins element in Illinois was like
to that of ordinary train robbers" and
argued at length in favor of the minOr
ity report.
81. Mr. Menzies of Indiana followed IN
opposition to Mr.. Bryan. His speech
was from the outset bitter and he criti,
cised Mr.. Bryan for coming into Illinois
to take part in this contest.
Mr. Quinn of Illinois, who was chair,
man of the Illinois convention; was the
next speaker. He defended the. action
of the state convention and declared
himself a good democrat-"so good a
democrat" he said, that l never call a
man train robber and a THIEF unless
/ know the facts" He criticised Mr..
Bryan for what he termed his inter
ference in Illinois affairs. Mr.. Bryan
concluded the discussion in a second
speech in which he maintained the
position he had already taken and in
sisted that the action of the national
committee was an approval OF the
claim that fraud had been committed
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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11

basis on which the fathers of the re-
made once more a government of the
| people. by the people and for the peo-
| pie. instead of a government of the
/ classes, by the classes and for the
! classes. We insist that exOrbitant
taxation shall be reduced to just and
reasonable rates; that extravaganza in
appropriations shall cease; that econ
omy shall prevail in all the transac-
tions Of the government; that all the
departments shall be thoroughly in
vestigated from top to bottom by con-
gressional committee; that all evil
doors of whatever degree shah be
driven from the public service and
properly punished; that the trusts
shall be proceeded agains, by indict-
ment as are common and smaller
criminals; that the constitution ac-
companies the American flag into our
new possessions
Mr.. Clark then attacked the presi-
dent, claiming that he had no policy
but was an opportunist waiting for
something to turn up. He continued:
Why Should Americans Pay More?
Where tariff rates are so high
that they enable American manufac-
turers to sell their wares abroad
cheaper than they do to Americans
here at home, we can say that they
ought to be reduced. Let republican
spellbinders explain why an American
farmer should pay from a third to
one-half more for an American pillow
than his competitor in farming pays
for it in Australia or South America,
OF the ends of the earth.
What Babcock Did.
mot quite all republican statesmen
believe the high tariff right. Once
in a while a ray of light breaks in up
on the benighted intellect of a repub-
lican. For example a year or two
ago J. w. Babcock of Wisconsin.
chairman of the republican congress
sional committee. had a lucid interval
and advocated in several interviews
the coming down of tariff rates when
they are so high as to encourage the
formation of trusts and when they en-
abled the manufacturer to sell his
wares cheaper abroad than at home.
He went farther and introduced bills
to the effect. but the republican lead
ers got hold of Bah" and by coaxing,
bullying or other means checked his
arder as a tariff reformer. since when
he has been as dumb as an oyster.
am citing BabcoclI's performance in
the moment of lucidity. to snow that
TO advocate the cutting down of our
tariff rates in the foregoing cases does
not prove that man is the enemy of
his country. as the stand-patters
would have you believe.
Position on the Tariff.
The true democratic position on the
tariff is this:
Recognizing the fact that a large
portion of our revenue has always
been raised from customs Duties or
taxes. democrats divide all imports in
to the three classes-necessaries,
comforts and luxuries-and contend
that taxes should be highest on luxur-
les. lower on comforts and lowest or
none at all on the necessaries. They
Furthermore say that taxes should be
uniform on all articles belonging to
one class; that is the democratic
party's position. from which it will
not be driven or coaXed or bullied"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
Even the Band Unheard.

After the applause had continued
mbroken for more fhan 10 minutes
Mr. Williams again tried 10 get the at
tention of the delegates and motioned
The band to play. Again and again
he signalled the musicians, only to
learn a moment later that the instru-
ments were pouring out all the vol
ume Of which they were capable. Not
a note could be heard on the speak
er's platform. unless it was listened
for intently.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
GOVERNMENT WINS LAND CASE.
Cattle Companies Cannot Grab Land
BY Entering Women.

by Entering Women.
Washington, July S.-The district su-
preme court yesterday decided in favor
OF the government the case of Anna
Bowes and others against the secretary
of the interior. The effect of the deci-
sion is to stop cattle companies from
the misuse of soldiers homestead
rights belonging to widows. so as to Sc
cure large bodies of land without COM
pliance with the law by the entry of
women. 1t is stated that it does not
take away the privileges given under
the law.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
Bryan Loses in Debate.

About 3 o'clock Mr.. Head reached
the platform. He was listened to at
tcntively as he read his report and
moved its adoption. After disposing
of the other contests the Illinois case
was brought before the convention.
BY agreement Is minutes were allotted
10 each side and Mr.. Bryan opened
for the minority.
Major Menzies of Indiana followed.
speaking for the credentials commit
tee. and he by Mr.. Quinn. who was
the chairman of the Illinois conven-
ton. Mr.. Bryan again spoke briefly
and the arguments were closed by Mr.
Head. The roll was called and the
credentials committee report adopted
by a vote of 6iI TO 299.
. The report of the committee ON per
manent organization was made. Sen
ator Bailey of Texas and Representa-
tive Cochran escorted Representative
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
Applicants Pass Naval Examination.

Annapolis, Md, July S.-One hun
dred and twenty-nine applicants to the
naval academy have thus far passed
both the mental and physical examina-
tons, including II who were found yes
terday to be physically qualified. OF
these IS have Leen sworn in as mid
shipmen.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
WILLING TO TALK PEACE.
British Colonel Sends a Message to
the Thibetans.

Gyangtse, Thibet, July S.-A' mes
senger from the British expedition was
sent to the Thibetan peace delegates
yesterday to inform them that Colonel
Younghusband was still willing 10
treat with them provided they arrive
at the place appointed within a reason
able time. Sappers have been engaged
all day in destroying the Notifications
of Jong.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11

makes a convention interesting TO the
masses. This was the contest relating
TO the Illinois delegation. II was
known that Alr. Bryan would take an
active part IN the matter at odds be-
Iieved TO be overwhelmingly against
him. Practically every seat was occu-
MED and the aisles were crowded.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11

Washington, July S.-The Japanese
legation has received the following
from Toxic dated yesterday:
admiral Togo reports that July 5
our gunboat at KaimOn while on a
special mission outside of Tarienwar
i'm a dense fog struck a Russian
mine and sank Three officers, includ-
ing Commander Takahashi and 10
petty officers and men are missing.
The rest were saved"
Russians Capture a Convoy.
Liacyang July S.-According to a
trustworthy report, Ma. -Gen. Mist
chenko, on July 5. captured a large
convoy of Japanese provisions, prin-
cipally of rice. In the convoy were so
head of cattle. In view of the extreme
heat most of the moving of troops is
done at night
Special sanitary measures are en-
forced with vigor in all the camps and
an abundant supply of boiled drinking
water is furnished the soldiers. Up to
the present time the health of the
Russian troops remains good.
Japs Ignore Rains.
Late kilograms from Gen. KurOki's
headquarters at the front show that
the rains have not stopped the devel-
opment of the Japanese plans either in
the interior of Manchuria or at Port
Arthur. The final assault on the for
tress is thought to be very near, al
though there is much work to be done
in the way of constructing siege bat
teries. The Russians have abandoned
the outer positions after a great deal
of hard fighting and have strengthened
their main defenses.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11

In the hearing before the creden-
tials committee of this democratic ma
tional convention but a very limited
amount of time was allowed for the
consideration of this contest, so short
time that it was impossible TO pre-
sent the evidence to the committee,
ments made by attorneys for the con-
testants and contestes.
Under all the circumstances the
minority believes that it is impera-
lively necessary that this convention
shall repudiate the outrageous action
of the convention of Illinois. To do
otherwise is to disregard the princi-
pies of the democratic party"
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11

Champ Clark to the platform to as
sumo the craftsmanship. At the con
clusion of his speech the convention
adjourned.
Credentials Committee Report.
The majority report of the creden-
tails committee says in part:
Your committee gave to each of
the contestants and the contestes
who desired to appear before us. all
the time Il was possible to do. and i'm
each case by asking such questions as
occurred to any member of the com
mittee. endeavored to ascertain as
near as could be all the important
facts bearing on each contest. In
tie state of Illinois. however. the
several contesting congressional dis
tricts were asked to select 3 represen-
tatives to speak for all contests in
that state. In the matter of the con
tests from districts 2. 3. 6. 9, 10. II,
70. Is. 16. IS, %. and %, and the
seats of Ben s. Cable and John p.
Hopkins from the state at large. your
committee recommends that the dele
cations as named by the national
committee are entitled to seats in this
convention as the regularly accredit-
ed delegates and alternates. In the
matter of the contest from the DIST
district, your committee reports that
the names of Alfred Orendorff and A.
3. Carman as delegates, and J. n. c.
Shumway and Jesse +. Griffin as al
ternates, are entitled TO seats in this
convention as the properly accredited
delegates and alternates."
Bryan's Minority Report.
The minority report that Mr.. Bryan
moved as q substitute for the major
ity report began thus:
illinois has a state central commit
tee with one John p. Hopkins as its
head. Finding itself i'm the minority
in the state convention, said commit
tee deliberately planned to. override
the democratic vote of the state and
secured by fraud and intimidation a
majority of the delegates to the ma
tional convention. To this end they
brought contests in a number of dis
tricts outside those controlled by said
committee and placed their own men
upon the temporary roll call of the
convention.
"Then they had the credentials com
mittee made up and as far as possible
had the district members OF the Gre
dentials committee taken from the
contestants whom they had seated
This credentials committee, without
intention to go into the merits of the
contests, seated the Hopkins dele
gates in every instance. The minor
ity of the committee on credentials
presented a report but Mr.. Quinn
chairman of the convention, de
clared that the minority report was
only advisory and would be filed for
record. He then put the vote upon
the majority report and declared it
carried and refused a roll call, al
though it was then and there demand
nd
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-07-11
PANESE LOSE
ANOTHER SHIP
ADMIRAL TOGO REPORTS GUN
BOAT DESTRUCTION.
STRIKES RUSSIAN MINE

Kaimon Sinks While on Special Mis-
sion in Dense Fog.-Russians Cap
ture a Convoy Loaded with ProVi-
sions-HeaIth of Cars Troops
Remains Good.
Holbrook argus., 1904-11-19
OF THAHKSGlvINj
EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT. , Office of the Governor.

The closing of a year of cXcep- tional prosperity and plenty brings to the people of Arizona an opportunity to express their unfaltering faith in the beneh cence of Almighty God, and it IS with an abiding trust that we again welcome the sea son of Thanksgiving.
 Let it bring to our minds in grateful acknowledgement all the blessings that have come to us; let us be thankfui that the gener- al health of the people of Arizona has been good, that our mines, fields and forests have yielded abundantly, that in all lines of industry our people have pros pered, and honest toll and en- deavor have been richly rewarded leading to the conteDtment of all.
 In recognition of the many gifts of Providence, l, Alexander O. Brodie, governor of the Territory ofArizona, do hereby recommend, in conformity with the procla- nation of the President of the United States, that
 THURSDAY, NOV. 24 1904, be observed through out the Ter ritory by devotion to Thanks giving and prayer, remembering those who are in need by acts of Christian charity and brotherly love, thus proving our worthi- nees of the Divine blessings of Almighty God.
 In witness whereof, have here unto set my hand, and caused the Great Seal of the Territory of Arizona to be affixed. Done at the Capitol, in the city of Phoe- nix, this eleventh day of Novem- Der, A. D. 1904.
 ALEXANDER 0. BRODIE. By the Governor:
 w. r. NICHOLS,
 Secretary of Arizona
Holbrook argus., 1904-11-19
Uncle Sam and the RifIem ln.

A most praiseworthy project on foot is the effort being made by the National Rifle association to organize rifle clubs through out the country. These organi- cations are to be under govern ment patronage, and are being established to teach the male population of our country the proper and efficient use of a rifle. Time was, when every American was an expert shot-ln fact, this accomplishment was an actual necessity in the pioneer days.
 The ability to handle a shot gun does not imply that shoot CT is a rifle shot. Hence volun- teers tor the army must be taught in the rudimentary arts, and the impetus referred to is the result.
 No establishment has been a stancher and more strenuous ad- vOcate of essential firearm educa- tion than the manufacturers of the time-honored Stevens rifles, pistols and shotguns-the J. Stevens Arms and Toolcompany, Chicopee Falls, Mass. This typi- cal American firearm concern early realized the vast import ance of teaching old and young to shoot straight, and has made persistent and successful efforts in shedding light on an. interest ing and timely subject
 The Stevens book of Ready Reference" exhaustively treats ot all varieties of firearms turned out by this company, and em- bodies valuable hints on shoot ing, ammunition, the proper care of a rifle, etc.
 The Stevens company. we feel sure, would be pleased to for ward one of these indispensable books to any of our readers, upon receipt of the requisite stamps (4cents) topay postage
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-15
OW YUNG DEEM ON
TRIAL FOR DEPORTATION
Former Governor Budd Contends That
He Is a Merchant and Entitled
to Remain Here

Whether Ow Yung Deem, alias Tong
Yang, is a merchant or a laborer un-
der the meaning of the Chinese ex-
clusion act is the problem upon which
United States Commissioner Heacock
is working. The whole of yesterdays
session was consumed in the examina-
ton of witnesses upon this point Tt
was admitted that Ow held a $500
interest in a mercantile business on
Jackson street when he went to
China. Some white witnesses testi-
fed that after his return they had
seen him picking shrimps in new
shrimp company and performing
other manual labor. Others testified
that they had known him as a part
ner in the business for thirteen or
fourteen years.
Former Governor James H. Budd
appeared for the defendant. who had
been arrested for being unlawfully in
the country The Government was
represented by the United States
District Attorney and Lyman A
Mowry The defendant has discarded
the queue and dresses in American
style.
The San Francisco call., 1904-11-15
Little Vessel viii Prob
ably Be a Total
Loss,
Falling Tide Leaves the
Schooner High
and Dry

The little schooner Western Home
which, thirty years ago. slid from the
ways Of q Maine shipbuilding yard and
ever since has been in active commis-
sion. is now Graded high and dry on
the north spit Of the CoCuille River bar
She went ashore sunday evening
while attempting TO sail in from sea.
Captain Weber, his wife and the
schooner's crew reached Coos Bay in
safety. The Western Home was re-
ported high and drv AT low tide and in
the event % heavy weather may be
come e total loss
The schooner left this port Novem-
ber for Coos Bay and was nearly at
her destination when disaster befell
her. Small but trim and stout, the
Western Home was one OF the best
known vessels engaged in the coast
trade She was built in Maine in 1874
she was registered at 128 tons net
was Sos feet long. % feet in beam
and 70 feet deep. D. Steffens Of this
city is her owner.