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Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
NOTIFICATION DATES.
Roosevelt to Be Formally Told at
Oyster Bay July 81.

Chicago, June 24.-By custom the
chairman of the national convention is
chairman of the notification commit
tee, so Speaker Cannon will be the one
on the behalf of the committee to
formally notify President Roosevelt
This will be done at Oyster Bay, July
81. The Wisconsin member of the
committee is Ogden H. Fethers or
GAINESVILLE The chairman of the COM
mittee to notify Senator Charles W.
Fairbanks of his nomination as vice
president will be the temporary chair
man of the convention, Elihu Root or
New York. The formal notification is
to be given probably at Indianapolis
August 8.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
MONDAY, JUNE 81, 1904.

ment was made that the candidates
of favorite sons had been withdrawn.
The entire vote therefore was cast
for Senator Fairbanks.
The usual resolutions of thanks to
the officers of the convention and to
the committee on arrangements were
adopted and the great body was adj
journed Speaker Cannon came in for
one of the resolutions and he blushed
like school boy as the word bouquet
was given him. He made IL speeches
during the day, each few crisp orig
inal sentences, introducing IL orators.
His audience never tired of watching
nor hearing him. His jerky walk to
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

and from the peninsula of the rostrum
that projected into the audience
amused every one, He kept tight
hold on the right hand of each speaker
with his right hand and swung the
gavel with his left. The wide sweep
of the heavy mallet rather terrified
the members of the press who were
within range for sometimes their
heads escaped by not more than an
inch. Speaker Cannon's control of
the convention was complete.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

again with the system OF cohese
veil. II was taken up by the throng
and the cry of Roosevelt rolled over
the hall I'm a volume so great and so
terrific that the screeching - a hun
ursd steam whistles would have been
dWarfed in comparison.
The delegates in their esgerness to
exhibit approval OF the nomination &C
cepted every signal for a renewal for
cheering. A little colored boy from
Georgia and later a pretty little gin
dressed i'm a dainty frock of white
were lifted TO the platform and they
waved flags with as much vigor as
their more lusty preceptors.
Repeated Demonstrations.
AT the conclusion of every second
ing speech the performance was re-
peated and the speakers themselves
we're generously applauded. When
Senator Fairbanks had been nomi
mated for vice president there was no
dimunition I'm the demonstrations.
Voices were hoarse but the noise for
the choice was as unanimous as 1t was
in filing the first place on the ticket.
First Full Galleries.
When the convention was called 70
orderyssterday the galleries were file
for the first time. Tiers Of people
we're standing in the aisles and back
OF rows of seats. II was known that
the popular feature of the convention
the making of nominatIons-was the
program of the day. The attendance
was fattsring to the orators chosen TO
present the names. IL was known
that no contest of any character would
develop. As surely as Presidenl
Roosevelt was the choice for first
place on the ticket Senator Fairbanks
WAS wanted as his running mate.
Black Given an Ovation.
IL was 1880 when Speaker Cannon
called the convention to arder. With
out preliminaries of any kind he an
nounced the order of the day and In
structed the secretary TO call the rob
for the nomination for president. BY
agreement Alabama, the first stare on
the roll, yielded to New York. That
was the signal for the first outburst OIL
applause. In the midst of the cheer
ing Governor Black made his way to
the platform. Speaker Cannon intro
duced him. The delegates, knowing
his mission, gave him a rousing recep'
ton. Mr.. Black led up to the nomina'
ton gradually by defining the type OF
nan best suited for the party color
bearer. AS he named Theodore Roose'
welt as the best example of that type
the convention rose.
The New York delegation led in the
cheering. which almost Immediately
spread to every part OF the floor. to
galleries and to the crowds which
filled the entrances and Overnowed
into the streets. After the crowd
had yelled itself hoarse. 1t permitted
the band to participate in the demon
stration. The leader chose patriotic
music and the familiar words were
taken up by the convention and sung
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

Chicago, June Ex-senator Fair
banks was at his hotel when he heard
of the nomination by reclamation OF
President Roosevelt and he promptly
sent this telegram:
II am pleased to extend to you my
heartiest congratulations upon your
nomination amidst great enthusiasm"
Later in the afternoon the senator
received this telegram, dated at the
white house:
Permit me to extend to you ana
the country my heartfelt congratula-
tons on your nomination. need
hardly add how pleased l am person
ally"
(Signed) Theodore Roosevelt.
In reply the senator telegrapked
the president:
II thank you for your cordial con-
gratulations. To be named by the
convention as your associate in the
great campaign that is before us is
distinction which l deeply appreciate"
News at Oyster Bay.
Oyster Bay, L. l., June 24.-When
the news of the nomination of Presi-
dent Roosevelt reached this village
yesterday afternoon a salute of II
guns was fired and last night there
was a display of fireworks and many
residences were Illuminated.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
MURDER AND SUICIDE
IN WORLDS FAIR CITY

st. Louis. June 24.-Nelson p, Ben
son of Kansas City shot and fatally
wounded Miss Mary Dove in a hotel
here yesterday, and then killed him
self. The cause of the tragedy is not
stated.
Kansas City, June 24.-The Bensons
say that the woman shot in st. Louis
was Mrs. Mary Duff of Winchester,
Ill.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
FARRAGUT's OLD FLAGSHIP
TO BE AT ENcAMPMENT

Washington, June 24.-At the re-
quest of the local committee on ar
rangements for the encampment of the
Grand Army to be held at Boston Au-
gust 10 to 20, the secretary of navi-
CATION has decided that the training
ship Hartford, Admiral Farragufs old
flagship, and the second torpedo no
tilla shall be in Boston harbor in time
to participate in the encampment.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27

GN-S0'' ~ SS'SJ' say lndt ne is ull-
safe. His record proves that he is
unsafe only to the lawless, the trick
ster. the CRATER, and those who deny
equal protection OF the law TO any
class OF American citizens. But In
the discharge OF the great trusts de-
volved upon him, he has proved an
harbor OF safety. His enemies pre-
dicted that he would involve the ma
ton in war; but all his victories have
been those of diplomacy. He was
born to fulfill q mission. That mis-
sion in part accomplished VIII be
completed in coming years, and his
name shall go ringing down the cen
turtles with those of the immortal few
who were not born to die
Unanimous on Roll Call.
The roll was called and the unani'
nous votes of the delegations were re-
corded for Presiden1 Roosevelt without
an incident until the name of New
Jersey was reached. New Jersey asked
unanimous consent that the roll be
dispensed with and the secretary be in
structed to cast the entire vote for
Roosevelt. Consent was general and
every state accepted the opportunity
of casting it's entire vote for the pres
ident.
Pandemonium broke loose again
when Speaker Cannon announced that
there were 994 votes and 944 had been
cast for President Roosevelt. A great
picture of the president was carried
about the hall IL was followed
by a banner carried by the Oregon
delegation, bearing the words:
First gun, Oregon, 2S,sO4 for Roose-
welt; o per cent. republican gain"
Alabama again yielded it's place at
the head OF the list when the roll call
was started for nominations for vice
president. The rank was this time
given to Iowa and Senator Dolliver tax
ing the platform, named Senator Fair
banks. The speech was an eloquent
endorsement of the candidates quail
fications and was received with ire
mendous applause. Seconding speeches
were made by Senator Depew, Senator
Foraker, Gov. Pennypacker of Penn
sylvania and former Senator Carter
of Montana. All were applauded to
the echo and the great popular demon
stration which greeted the unanimous
nomination by the convention was an
enthusiastic tribute to the Indiana
statesman whose name was thus joined
with that of Roosevelt.
Favorite Sons Fall Out.
When Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri
and Georgia were called the announce
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
EAGLE RIVER, Villas CO., WISCONSIN.

with earnestness. The band changed
into rag time and the convention
found that cheering was better timed
TO the music. There was a pause in
the enthusiasm. Several times
Speaker Cannon lifted his hands for
order. The crowd thought he was
leading the applause and paid no at
tention.
When from sheer exhaustion the
throng lessened its tumult Speaker
Cannon found his opportunity and
when he had gained attention ne an
nounced that the flag he had been wav-
ing was sacred to the party as the ma
tional emblem waved when Lincoln
was the choice OF the first republican
convention. His speech caused an
other outburst in honor of the nag.
Great California Voice.
Senator Beveridge was recognized
for the purpose of seconding the NOM
nation of Roosevelt for president.
He was followed by George A. Knight
of California. He has a voice which
fairly Numbered through the hall. He
opened his speech by a statement
concerning the broad expanse of re-
publican harmony. Geography" he
reared. and some wit in the extreme
end of the hail shouted in response,
Not so loud" The convention
laughed and so did Mr.. Knight.
The California delegates started a
parade around the convention hall at
the close of Mr.. Knights speech, burt
Speaker Cannon wanted to get on
with the business. Accordingly, as
soon as he could make himself heard
he recognized the next speaker. The
seconding speeches were made by
Harry StillweL Edwards of Georgia,
Ex-Governor Bradley of Kentucky. Jo-
seph b. Cotton of Minnesota and Har-
~ S. Cummings of Maryland. The
latter is one of the colored delegates
and he told of the colored mans SER
vice to the republican party and his
interest in President Roosevelt.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
Old Flag of Lincoln Waves While the
OuadrenniaI War Dance Of the
Party Goes On
Roosevelt and Fairbanks Emblazoned AS
the Names for G. o. P. SpelIblnders
to Conjure With

Chicago. June 24.-The swift sure
current Of public opinion for the sec
ond time in the history CT republican
conventions yesterday resulted IN the
selection OF a national ticket without
a dissenting vote. Theodore hoose
welt for president and CHarles y. FAR
hanks for vice president received
every vote in the convention
REGARDLESS OF the fact that the nOmi-
nation OF one had been assured Tor
months and the other for days, the an
nouucCment OF the choice was accom-
panied by a rOusing demonstration
which attested that the candidates
were OF universal popularity. The
cheering was led by figures known
through the breadth OF the land and
was echoed by a mighty throng OF en-
thusiastic men an radiant women as
sembIed in the Coliseum TO witness
the crowning feature that was the
close OF a national convention that
marks the semi-centennial Of the re-
publican party in the United State>.
No less than 10000 men and women
participated in the ratification OF the
marty program and the consequent
roar OF cheering and handclapping was
deafaning. A band stationed high
among the Orders Of the hall was
drowned BY the tumultuOus, Unbound
ed demonstration. Hats were -Osse0
i'm the air. state emblems waved, and
fiags-beautiful tri-cOlOred, simmer
lug siIken fiags-futtered from every
hand as though stirred b. a gale.
When Governor Black OF New York
made his speech nominating President
Roosevelt the delegates in the repubh-
can convention proved there was nc
absence Of enthusiasm in their ranks
when an occasion justified the exhibit
ton OF that quality. For IS minutes
the great thrOng told its appreciation
of the conventions choice for presi
dent
The name OF Roosevelt came from
every throat. The New York tele'
satss paraded the hall shouting at the
tons OF their voices. other delega-
tions joined the procession ana the
weIl-ordered body OF half an hour be
fore was a shifting mass. every semb'
lance OF organization gone.
Lincoln Flag Brought Forth.
While the demonstration was at its
height Chairman Cannon stepped 10
the front OF the stage. He held In MS
hand the banner which was waved IN
1860 when Lincoln was nominated ana
which has been used in every eonFen
lion since. The flag showed the wear
and tear Of many similar contests.
Uncle Joe waved il vigorously and
Kept time with his body. Soon the
vnOle convention was swaying In eX
act measure.
Cannon Gets Tired.
The chairman tired and his place
taken by a Young man who grasped
~, rag stan firmly in one hand an
wiki a megaphOne Ted the yelling. He
started the call Roosevelt. Roosevelt
Roosevelt" repeated over and over
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
ILLINOIS RELIC BURNS.
Fire Destroys Building Visited by
Marquis la Fayette.

Shawneetown, H., June 24.-Four
dwellings, and seven stores were des-
troyed by fire yesterday. Among the
structures burned was the Sexton
building. in which General La Fayette
was entertained when he visited here
in 1925. The loss will not exceed
$4,000.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
Grace Herreid to Name Cruiser.

Washington, June 24.-The navy de-
partment has been informed that
Grace Herreid, daughter of Governor
Charles Herreid of South Dakota, has
been invited by the Union Iron
works, San Francisco, to christen the
armored cruiser South Dakota. now
building at that place.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
THIRTY DIE
IN SPANISH
TRAIN WRECK

Madrid, June 24.-Thirty persons
were killed Wednesday night in a
train wreck in the province of Teruel,
one of the most mountainous in Spain,
Astounding in torrents. A train was
derailed on a bridge over Jiloca river
and the coaches burned.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
LA CROSSE AND VICINITY
SUFFER FROM BAD sI0RM

La Crosse. Wis, June PA storm
last night did great damage to crops
and farm property in this vicinity
The front of the Star building on Main
street was torn out by the wind
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
kentueklan Lauds Leader.

"His enemies say
that Roosevelt can
not be trusted, but
the people know
that one who always
does the right ching
at the right time
and in the right
way, is entitled to
their implicit conf
dence. His enemies
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
GREAT RELIEF
FUND RAISED
NEW YORK COMMITTEE HAS
RECEIVED OVER 100000.
HULL OF SL0CUM RAISED

Partial Exploration Reveals no Bod
ies-Dead Still Coming Up-Num-
Der Now COZ, but Will Probably
Reach 1,ooo-Life Preservers USE
less-captain Carried to Inquest.
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
FaVorite Sons Fall Out.

When Illinois, Nebraska, Missouri,
and Georgia were called the announce
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
Cannon Gets Tired

The chairman tired and his place
taken by a Young man who graspel
a., rag stat firmly in one hand an
with a megaphOne Ted the yelling. He
started the call Roosevelt. Roosevelt.
Roosevelt" repeated over and over
Vilas County news. [volume] (Eagle River, Vilas County, Wis.) 1896-1927, 1904-06-27
NUMBER 4.
Nominees FeIicitate.

bearing its words of cheer and good
wishes.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12

Charles Z. Sturgis was arrested,
Monday afternoon, by Deputy Shcriffs
Ticker and Pinkham, on IL capias is
sued from the superior court for liquor
selling. The arrest was not devoid of
excitement, for it proved to be one of
the liveliest chases that had been put
for the county officers since the NOM
orable escape of Josiah Allen from one
of the Sheriffs, some two years ago.
SturgiS disappeared after being
brought into the municipal court III the
morning, and was not located for sew
cral hours atterWard. When the Off
GERS did find him, he was in his house
on Cony hill, but it did not take him
long to vacate. in fact he made his
exit through window in a decided
hate. landing Oh the roof Of another
building, from which he jumped to the
ground. Then began Il merry chase
behind the buildings and through the
gully on Willow street, in the neigh
bOrhcOd of which he disappeared. 1t
was some time before he was found
again. but he WAS 1T last located under
the Gannett stable. where he had
craWled and concealed himself by get
ting under an old door. He was dragged
out from his uncomfortable and I'M
savory position. and after having
his clothes changed. was taken before
Judge Hall and put under $500 bonds
for appearance from day to day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
montreal. Pleased with "Thc Isle Of
Spice"

THE Isle of Spice" will he presented
here. next Friday evening. April 10. with
the same careful detail that character
lied its long run in Chicago and with
new scenery and costumes. The COM
pany numbers 60 people. The MONTREAL
Daily Herald of Tuesday, April D. says
of this big comic opera success the
following: In The Isle of Spice. the
Academy this week has musical eN-
travayanZa Of more than ordinary mcr-
it. and one that captured the favor OF
the large audience present.
The story which runs through the
play is uninportant ana only intended
to connect the many laUghablc parts,
songs and tablcaux.
The scene Of the play is the island of
Nicolas. and the action centres in thr
court of King Popka. invested with u"
customs and freedom of the Orient.
Two dcscrters from the American navy
who arrive on the scene. are hailed as
cnvo-s from the sun and speedily en-
rolled as important functionarics. Their
fc3ts to retain the good favor Of th''
King and escape tn" attention of an
American officer who has fallen in love
! with a court beauty. create endless
amusement for the audience.
| The play abounds in catchy songs,
which speedily captured the gallery
MANY such as Fathers Always Talk
ing in His sleep" The Goo-Goo Man.
ana Peggy Brady" were decided hits
and we're heartily encorei.
| Miss Leigh. who rendered Peggy
Prajv- IN \ highly artistic way, was
obliged to respond to seven encores. A
distinct feature Of the play was the
| clever dances and marches.
Mir. Harry Kelly. as Bon Popka. WI:
amusing in the extreme. and his facia
expressions were well executed. Mr.
IN. Malay. and Mr.. Toby Lyons made 4
hit as the ENJOYS from the sun ant
their frequent local illusions were wei
received.
An interesting part in connection
with The Isle of Spice is that its lib
retto was written by Mr. Allan Lowe. :
former newspaper man of this city, il
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
"Under Southern Skies" Tonight.

one of the unusual features of LOttie
blair Parker'S play of Southern life Is
that the women of the cast outnumber
the men. AS a rule the reverse is the
case in dramatic offerings. The pres
ence of so many women upon the scene
is one of the attractions of the play, eS-
pccialIy as many of them are young
and pretty. The birthday party of the
youthful heroine, ana the Halloween
festivities, which include the carrying
out of some amusing Halloween tricks
and a Jack lantern dance, give fine
scope for showing the feminine MEN,
bcrs of the company to advantage. On"
of the funniest characters in the play
is "Anner Lizcr," who deserves to rank
side by side with the immortal
"Torsy." Aunt Doshy, too, is Il host OF
fun in herself; a typical southern
"auntie" The mart of the heroine,
Leila Croftcn, Il young Southern belle,
is Il difficult one to enact. pOrtrayinG
as it does all the emotions from gay
and loving light hcartedness, to most
intense misery and grief. Under
Southern Skies" was written by Wo-
man and it gives women greater oppor-
tunity for acting than three or four
ordinary dramas. This very successful
play will he seen at the Opera House
this evening.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
AMUSEM ENTS.
"Rcuben in New York"

The above was the title of the COM
e1y which WAS presented at the Opera
house, last night, for the amusement
of Augusta thcatregOers, and Il fairly
good house was present to witness the
production. The play was composed of
Il succession of incidents and accidents
which bef"l Il rural visitor called Ecu-
ben Sprout, on Il trip to New York. and
was productive of considerable mirth
on the part Of the audience, but as
some people are us apt to laugh on ac-
count of the righteousness OF a thing
as because of it's funny features, Il
doubt exists as to the cause of the
demonstration, last night. The char
acter of the COuntryman vas, as is mt
ur;l in many portrayals of the rural
inhabitant rather exaggerated. Will"
others were a trife fiat, but at the sam"
time thclc were some bright spots i'll
the cast which tended to even up the
production SO that it would pass as
ordinary. However there was little III
the play which could create within one
4 desire to see it Il second time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
ENDS IN RIOT.
Most Tumutuous Scenes at Political
Meeting Near Vienna.

Ni'ltrH. April IA political meeting
4 S.:nlr! Il. near Agram, Crotia, yes
tcrt;.Iy, ended in Il serious riot. A mob
stGrmcd the town hall and burned the
public records. Deputy Kihach, who
had presided at the meeting. and the
town notary were severely beaten. a
battery Of artillery dispersed the rioters.
In the course of the strugGl" a rifle was
accidentally discharged and a bullet
passed through Il soldier and wounded
woman. The authorities Of Agram
has dispatched Il detachment Of infHn
try to Samovar in order to prevent a
rc-CCcurranCe OF the disorder.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12

Chas. L. II. Sturcis and Daniel Fer
suson were brought before the NUM-
cipal court, Monday morning, on the
search and seizure case Of Sunday
morning. Benedict f. Maher appeared
for the respondents. The case against
SturCis was continued for one week
but Ferguson was fined 500 and costs.
from which decision he appealed, and
furnished bonds in the sum of 500. for
appearance at the September term Of
court. Ferguson WAS brought before
Judge Andrews again, on 4 charge Of
two single sales to both of Which he
pleaded not guilty. The court ruled
otherwise. however. and imposed a fire
of $50 and costs in elch case. and gave
bonds for appearance at the Septcm-
Der term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1904-04-12
DISFRANCHiSEMENT OF NEGRO.
Resolutions in Protest Adopted by
Colorsd Baptist Ministers.

Boston, April 1l.-At Il conference of
colorcd baptist ministers from through
out New England held at St. Paul S
Bap tiSt church i'll this city, today. res
olutiOns protesting against the disfrIn-
chise Of the negro by some Of the
Southern states. were adopted The res
olutions recite the alleged grievances
Of the colored race and appeal to the
white clcrGymen to preach against
lynching and disfranchiscment. An APP
peal was also made to the delegates
who will BE- chosen to attend the Re
publican national convention at Chi
caGo. TO use their efforts to have anti
lyn;hing and ACKNOWLEDGMENT
plAnES in the purity platform.