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Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28

Its close there was shout. The con-
vention was on its feet Like the
crash of thunder that follows the
lightning, the enthusiasm began. Flags
were in the air. hats were thrown up,
men jumped on to their chairs women
stood and shouted. The air was rent
with one continuous prolonged shout
from thousands of Threats. So mighty
was the volume of sound that nothing
definite in the way of articulate sound
was distinguished. The applause con-
tinued about % minutes. when Chair
man Cannon vigorously raped for Or
der.
When Chairman Cannon finally Sc
cured order he recognized Senator
Beveridge, of Indiana, who in glowing
language seconded the nomination.
Other seconding speeches were made
by George A. Knight, of California; ex-
Gov. Bradley, of Kentucky; Joseph B.
Cotton, of Minnesota, and Harry s..
Cummings, colored delegate from
Maryland.
The clerk began calling the roll by
states When Alabama responded with
her entire vote for Roosevelt there
was cheer. AS the states followed
In alphabetical order and each re-
Spouse ended with the words "Theo-
dore Roosevelt" the cheer was repeat
ed. Chairman Cannon announced at
the conclusion of the roll call that
Theodore Roosevelt had received the
entire vote of the convention, 1914, and
1t only remained for him to announce
his nomination for the presidency by
the republican party.
The enthusiasm following the an
nouncement Of the chairman was Of
much briefer duration than that which
followed the first call, the cheers not
lasting over two minutes.
Mr.. Cannon then announced: "The
clerk will call the roll for the presenta-
ton Of candidates for vice president"
Mr.. Hundley, Of Alabama, as before on
the presidential roll call, announced
that his state desired to waive Its
right in favor OF the state Of Iowa.
Dolliver Nominates Fairbanks.
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 Dolliyer,
taking the platform, named Senator
Fairbanks. The speech was an elo.
quent endorsement of the candidates
qualifications and was received with
tremendous applause. Seconding
speeches were made by Senator Depew,
Senator Foraker and Gov. Pennypack-
er Of Pennsylvania. All were applaud
ed to the echo, and the great popular
demonstration which greeted the unan-
imous nomination by the convention
was an enthusiastic tribute to the In
diana statesman whose name was thus
Joined with Roosevelt. When Illinois,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
Tragedy In Detroit.

Detroit. Mich, June rs. - Charles A,
swayse, former assistant superin-
tendent Of the Detroit house OF
correction, on Friday shot Miss
Efae L. Alvord, Of Saginaw, and
beat her about the head with his re-
volver while the couple were in room
on the eleventh floor Of the Chamber Of
Commerce building. Swayse then
jumped out Of the window, falling IL
stories to the brick pavement beneath.
He was instantly killed. The woman
will recover.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28

of Messrs. Perdicaris and Varley, ar
rived late Thursday at the place ap-
pointed for the meeting with selai,
governor Of the Beni-M'Sara tribe.
AS, however, a courier has Just arrived
here from Beninros with letters from
the captives to Mrs Perdicaris, dated
Thursday. saying that they had not
yet started from Raisuli,s camp, 1t is
clear that the conditions agreed upon
have not been faithfully adhered to
since the meeting arranged for the ex-
change Of the prisoners and the ram
som had not besH held.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28

Speaker Cannon had been selected for
permanent chairman Of the convention
provoked enthusiastic applause. On
motion of Senator Cullom the report
was adopted.
Chairman Root appointed ex-Secre-
tary John D. Long, Senator Cullom
and Representative Burton, Of Ohio, q
committee to escort Speaker Cannon
to the platform. Upon this announce
ment the convention gave mighty,
spontaneous shout when Mr.. Cannon
appeared at the speakers desk, which
continued for several minutes.
There was a stay in the proceedings
after the close of Mr. Cannons speech
while Mr.. Root and others on the plat
form crowded around the chairman to
thank him for his speech.
Senator Foraker then moved that
Hawaii be given six delegates, like
other territories. Congressman Bah
cock, of Wisconsin, and others, OPP
posed Foraker's motion and on roll
call 1t was defeated
Platform Adopted.
When the committee on resolutions
was called upon for its report, Senator
Lodge, Of Massachusetts,, took the ros-
trum, and proceeded to read the dec
laration of principles He was FREE
quently interrupted by applause. Sen
ator Lodge moved the adoptlon OF the
platform at the conclusion of the read
ing Chairman Cannon MT the nues.
t. ~. -
uon anu aAeer 1ousAne sote Al eno
amrmauye declared the report unan1-
mously adopted.
Fo1lowinS "a a svnnns;s of the Mat.
s,.,,.,
Ava
The platform declares Il TO be the duty Of
the party to uphold the sold standard and
the interrity and value Of our nati onai cur
eo,,rase and build IN the American mer-
chant marine: saws navy powerful enough
to defend The United states against any at
fack 10 nnhold ths Monroe doctrine. and
tn watch over our commerce Is ESSENTIAL to
the welfare and safety Of the American peo-
MIA. promised continuancs of the repuh.
Mean noiicy with reference To ths EXCLUSION
..r,,,oa lou, shn,, h. +hornuphlv ana hons
sst1v snforcsd. 'favors amnls nen.ions for
soiS,.r. and sailors and liberal 4 ministrs-
t,nn =, ,ans,o,, 10 ya. favors international
+in. nj 81. the na rtv ia irtsist mon
srs. = M a,,,ei mot cotton 20 American eiti.
49,. dn $50, iands,. comm, ends +ha ..onsn
1oas. ,,ai;a,, ori.nt aa,Iosizss ~ Iats
prss,a ent McK,niev and e.nrssses desn sor-
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United States
The platform says: Combinations Of
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Both Tired Of Life.

Chicago, June 25.--Within an hour
after Charles Keckler, SO years old, at
tempted to commit suicide in Jackson
park, early Friday, man supposed to
be Harry Weinstein. % years old, shot
himself in the right temple, within a
short distance from where the first at
tempt at suicide occurred. Both men
We're found in a dazed condition by q
policeman of the Woodlawn station,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
The CAPTIvEs LEAVE CAMP
PERDIcARIs AND vARLEY OFF
FOB TANaIER.
Were Expected There Friday Night
Cables Consul Gummere-Hitch
in the Arrangements,

Washington, June 25.-Consul Con,
eral Gummere in cable dispatch to
the state department, dated Tangier
Friday, says a communication just re-
ceived from Perdicaris and varley
states that they are leaving for Las
Gully. Mr.. Gummers expected them to
arrive In Tangier Friday night.
Tangier, June 25.-Mula Hamet,
shereef Of Wazan, at the head Of the
party with the ransom for the release
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
Tariff Applies TO canal s+r;,

Washington, June 25.-secretary
Taft Friday issued an order making
the terms of the Dingley act as to tar
If rates applicable to the canal strip
on the Isthmus Of Panama. He also
issued an order providing for the es-
adjustment Of post offices on tho
canal strip.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
Deported Man Kills himself

Denver, June 25.-Emil L. johnson,
miner who was deported from Grip
pie Creek by the military, committed
suicide here Thursday. He was des-
pondent because his wife and two
small children were left dsstituts y
Oripuly Creek ..;.- -. -
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
THE THIRD DAY.
Convention Names Roosevelt and
Fairbanks as Candidates.


Chicago, June 24-Chairman Cam
non called the convention to order at
1890 a. m. Thursday, Rev. Thaddeus
A. Snively, rector of st. Chrysostoma's
church, was presented and invoked the
Divine blessing The chairman then
ordered roll call of the states for the
nomination of president Of the United
States. The clerk called alabama"
and Immediately Oscar r. Hundley, of
that state, mounted chair and an
nounced that Alabama yielded to New
York.
Names Roosevelt.
Instantly the convention was in an
uproar. The New York delegation
were on their feet like one man waving
their flags and shouting wildly. Ex-
Gov. Frank Black, of New York, who
was to deliver the nominating speech
in behalf Of President Roosevelt i'm
mediately started for the platform
amid the widest enthusiasm on the
part of the delegates. He delivered an
eloquent address, and when the words
"ThsUdvts RooSsvsig, islt ~ tlSy 1,
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
Farmers |

Remember that it is D.; Barnes
against the field in the hog market OF
Cresco. See him before selling hogs
as he is buying for the HORNED Pack
ing Co., and can do better than any
one shipping to Chicago.
%. RARNEs
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
THE FIRST DAY.
Temporary organization-speech Of
Chairman Boot.

CQa1rman hoot.
Chicago, June 22.-The thirteenth
national convention of the republican
party swung open its doors at the
Coliseum Tuesday. For the undis-
puted purpose OF nominating Theo-
dore Roosevelt for president and franz
Ing anew along traditional lines the
organization Of the party for cam
paign, there assembled the big men
of the party from all the states and
territories and delegates from the Phil
fppines and from Porto Rico and Ha-
waii.
Convention Called to Order.
With three severe raps of the gavel
Acting Chairman Payne called the
convention to order at 1916. He then
introduced Rev. Timothy P. Frost, pas
tor of the First Methodist church, of
Evanston, ILL.,, who pronounced the
opening prayer.
Elihu Root, of New York, was made
permanent chairman.
"a Mr.. Roots Address.
Mr.. Root began his address with a
review Of the history of the republican
party, following it down from Lincoln
to Mckinley, and at the mention Of the
names Of these and others Of the great
men Of the party he was greeted with
prolonged applause, and when he said:
when with Mckinley we remember
Hanna" there was demonstration,
the delegates standing.
. The mora OF capforoao ~ hfc
Speech were literally applauded. When
be reviewed in figures the increase Of
The money of the country and an
bounced the enormous sum of gold ac-
eumulated, the convention became en-
thusiastic. He turned his attention to
the administrations regulation Of the
trusts and when he said: But no
honest industry has been suppressed"
there was. round OF approving ap-
plause. The declaration that those cor
porations which encroached on the
rights Of the public had been curbed
to an extent never before reached also
pleased the convention.
Discussing the Cuban question, Mr..
Root read the dispatch from President
Palma to President Roosevelt when
the island was turned over. 1t was the
first time he mentioned the presidents
name, and the convention grasped
The opportunity to applaud. Shortly
after he brought in the name of Secre-
tary Taft, which was also heartily ap-
plauded
"A The administrations Panama canal
policy received a round of applause
when Mr.. Root declared that 1.-THE
weaklings would have postponed its
construction to another generation"
Mr.. Roots challenge of Judgment
: on the record of these republican ad-
ministrations," was a signal for a
shout and applause Reverential ST.
lence prevailed as the speaker alluded
briefly to the assassination of President
Mckinley. and again applause as his
successors record was reviewed.
Mr.. Root concluded his address with
the words Theodore Roosevelt" and
they were magic to the delegates. The
most marked demonstration of the ses-
sion ensued. The delegates climbed on
their chairs and tossed hats and hand
kerchiefs into the air.
Temporary Officers.
The roll of temporary officers of the
convention was then read by the clerk,
and approved by the convention.
After the appointment of committees
the convention took recess until
Wednesday noon.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
Please Notice.

Please call and settle your account
with L. FL. Little by July 2, 1904.
Being about to close for the spring
this notice is important and is for
you IL indebted.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
Annual Convention
Commercial Law League of America,
West Baden and French Lick
Springs. Ind. July 1920.

OPTIUSS, Inu. July zO.z4.
The Chicago Great Western Rail,
way will on July % to % inclusive
sell round trip tickets at one fare plus
300 to West Baden and French Lick
Springs, Ind. Tickets good until
August 18th for return. For further
information apply to any Great Yves.
tern Agent or j. P. Elmer, G.. P. A:
Chicago, Ill. july Is
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
THE SECOND DAY.
Synopsis of the Platform Adopted
{. Cannon in the Chair.

Synopsis of the Platform Adopted
Cannon in the Chair.
Chicago, June 23.-With a wave OF
Fairbanks enthusiasm swinging per-
ceptibly and with emphasis but with
out hurrahs over vast crowd, the re-
publican national convention gathered
for it's second session Wednesday
Withdrawal of Congressman Hit had
removed the feature of fight on the
second place and left feeling of en-
thusiasm for the tall man from In
diana
Called to Order.
4 At 1927 o'clock Temporary Chair
man Root raped for order, directing
the delegates to take thier seats, and
ordering the aisles cleared.
The report of the committee on Gre
,dentials interested the convention only
SO Tar as it dealt with the Wisconsin
situation. Senator McComas, of Mary
Iand, chairman OF the committee, read
p report of the investigation of tho
Eontest. The report closed with a
declaration that the "stalwart" faction.
Led by Senators Spooner and Quarles.
Representative Babcock and Judge
Emil Baensch, the four delegates-at-
large is the regular republican party in
Wisconsin. This national endorsement
OF the faction headed by the two
United States senators from that state
evoked prolonged applause.
The chairman then called for the
roll call on permanent organization.
Chairman W. M. Johnson, Of this com-
@ittee, advanced to the Platform and
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28
Take Notice.

Hunting and fishing on our premi-
SEES In New Oregon isstrictly and posi-
lively forbidden. Dated, June 81, D4.
ALBERT HAUPT.
MARION LUDDEN.
Twice-a-week plain dealer. (Cresco, Howard County, Iowa) 1895-1913, 1904-06-28

Bank Building,
OAces Of Drs Seeye Oaks
W.
the Building
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fcted
which
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buque acknowledged
Eye Ear Nose
Diseases the Medical College These with
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studied
specialists both in
The offices
Building
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WHAT THEY DO
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GroWhs the Eysba removed Wild hairs Gnuated lids
which
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THROAT Chronic Sore Enlarged Loss Voice
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CLASSES Scientifically fitted Far Sight AAgaa!m and al
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HOME TREATMENT Ss nsRs sasss t R init 6
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international CONVENTION

International Convention
Baptist Young Peoples Uuion of Am
erica, Detroit, Mich, July ITO.
Ths Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will on July 9Th to 7th inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at one fare plus
25 cents, to Detroit, Mich. Tickets
good for return until July 18th. For
further information apply to any
Great Western Agent or j. P. Elmer,
g. P. A., Chicago, Ill. july I
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Annual Meeting
Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protect
i've Order Of Elks, Cincinnati,
Ohio. july 18 %.

The Chicago Great Western Rail-
way will on July l5Gh to II inclusive,
sell round trip tickets at one fare plus
1925 to Cincinnati, o. Tickets good
for return until July %. For further
information apply to any Great Wes-
tern Agent or ]. T.. Elmer, G., P. A.,
Chicago, Ill. july Is
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QUINCY HOTEL BURNS.

19O4-Nominated for vice president of the
United States by the republican party,
The Washington times., 1904-01-31
EMBERS FAN into FLAME
/. IN MEMORIAL CHURCH
Second Blaze Is Started in the Building
Damaged by Friday Nights
Destructive Fire.

: A second fire I'm the Luther Memorial
Church occurred yesterday afternoon at
2 o'clock. No additional damage was
done.
The fire originated from smbldering
embers OF the first fire. which. on Fri
day night. did So. eco damage. The blaze
was discovered by the members OF the
congregation. who were assembled in
the gallery. taking care of the salvage
from the first fire, and consoling one
another on the disaster.
Contrary to what might have been ex-
pected. there was little excitement A
Message was telephoned TO Assistant
Chief Sullivan, who, on being made ac-
qUainted with the nature OF the nre.
took with him the hose cart OF No. l
Engine Company. There was enough
pre- ssure in the fire plug TO extinguish
the fire without trouble or damage.
There was but s23. 600 Insurance on the
church. as announced yesterday after
noon By DR.. Butler. the pastor. As the
damage was but small In proportion II
the value OF the building. this leaves
the loss practically total. There seems
To be a general disposition TO take a
CHEEKY view OF the situation. however
and the loss will be made good b. pop
ular subscription. after the same man
nsr i'm which the church was originally
built.
Several churches have been generously
offered to the Memorial Church. but tht
services today and until the auditorium
is again I'm condition viii be held I'm th'
chapel Of the present structure. where
4 they were held thirty years ago, whilC
the present structure was building.
The Washington times., 1904-01-31
STUDENTS START
FIGHT IN PARK
Lively DOings When Cleye-
landers Rush Police.
CoMBATANTS ARE ARRESTED
One of the Prisoners a Negro, Who
Started Rumpus While Skating
Races Were On.
coMBATANTS ARE ARRESTED

CLEVELAND. Ohio. Jan. S0.-The
Case High School students started a
fight at the lake ia Wade Park while
the skating races were in progress to-
day. and three of them were arrested.
One of the students arrested is negro,
and two Of them are said to be MEM
bers Of the Case football team.
Case sophomores and freshmen Gre
ated much disorder during the races by
their jeers and rushing" The negro
student arrested. who afterward gave
the name of T. D. Barton, and one who
registered as p w. Mcconnell. finally
came to blows. Other students called
for the formation OF a ring. The call
was sbeyed. and the students prepared
to pull of fist fight IN the presence
of the women and children.
Four park policemen interfered and
were attacked. The negro student as
saulted three OF the policemen One
student. VINO said hin name was Ma
lone, and the two c,lmbatants. were
arrested
Other students rush I'd the officers and
tried 10 rescue then companions, but
another policeman arrived and the
three were taken TO the station
The Washington times., 1904-01-31
SONS OF REVOLUTION
: HAVE SPIRITED DEBATE
Effort to Amend Constitution to Make
Officers Ineligible to Election
a Second Time.

Members of the Sons OF the American
Revolution engaged in a spirited discus
Sion at the regular meeting OF the or
ganization held in Rauscher's Hall last
evening. IL was the result of an at
tempt 10 add a clause in the constitu-
ton of the association
Some members with alleged anarchis-
tic tendencies offered an amendment
providing that officers Of the society
shall be ineligible for reelection to
succeed themselves. That Is. the incum-
bents cannot run for Office a second
time
President DR.. J. W. Bayne presided at
the meeting. The discussion waxed
warm, and strong contentious were
made on the part Of those advocating
the adoption Of the amendment and
those who sought TO put IT on the table
When IL came TO a vote the amendment
supporters were found TO be in the
minority, and II was laid aside.
Other routine business was considered
but nothing of Importance was dis
cussed- At the close OF the business
session the meeting turned into a social
gathering, which lasted until IL o'clock
The Washington times., 1904-01-31
DR.. HUSSEY SUCCEEDS
PERKINS At EMERGENCY
Irregularity in Appointment Accounted
for on Ground of Lack of Material
for Competitive Examination.

Today ends the connection OF DIR. Rob
ert Perkins as resident physician OF the
Emergency Hospital. as his term OF Of
fee has expired. and he desires to take
a short rest before assuming the duties
Of house surgeon In the New York City
Lying-In Institute. which he won by
competitive examination over represen-
tatives from all sections Of the United
States. 1t is his expectation to return
to Washington I'm the fall and engage In
private practice.
Hitherto il has been the custom.
every four months. upon the retirement
OF the senior resident physician OF this
much-discussed hospital. to advance
those below him to the positions of resi-
dent and assistant resident physician,
respectively. and TO appoint second as
sistant resident physician by means OF
a competitive examination, the position
going TO the best man.
On the announced retirement OF DR..
Perkins, Il was stated publicly that such
an examination would be held at s
o'clock last night This examination
was not held. Instead. 1t IS announced
that DIR. John Hussey win serve as tenn
porary resident physician until Feb
ruay is. when DIR. Thomas l.. Lowe. now
of the staf OF the Columbia Hospital. is
TO be appointed resident physician with
out examination. TX Is intimated that
there will be an examination I'm June.
after the closing Of the medical schools.
DR. G. Brown Miller. secretary OF the
executive committee OF the hospital, ex-
planned 10 The Times that the exami-
nation had been temporarily done away
with because. after the commencement
exercises IN June. there would be moro
applicants. and better material to Sc
Iect from. He said the suggestion foI
the change OF plans At the last moment
after the competitive examination hac
been scheduled. came from DR. White
and that both DR.. Hussey and DR.. Lowe
were personal friends of DR. White.
A case OF surgical instruments was
I the gift from the nurses Of the Nurses
Home 20 DIR. Perkins on his retirement
The presentation was made last nigh
/ by DR.. Hussey, his temporary successor