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The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10

st. Paul, Mimi, March 5.-Tne
democratic state committee Of Mime
sofa this afternoon, after bitter fight,
adopted a resolution endorsing Cover
nor John A. Johnson, of Minnesota,
for the democratic presidential noni-
nation and recommended that he De
named by the national conventio a.
Denver next July.
AS the meeting of the committee was
presided over by MI Frank e.,
Day, private secretary to the COVE.
nor and as MI. Day voted for the
Johnson resolution on every test ana
on the final ballot, the action OF the
committee this afternoon is held by
political leaders as placing the COVER
nor formally in the race for the demo-
cratic presidential nomination.
The Johnson resolution was carried
by vote OF 68 to % after the Bryan
adherents had forced two test votes,
on both OF which they were defeated.
The Bryan men insisted on a roll call
on every vote and gave notice in their
speeches on the original resolution
that they would not be bound by the
action of the state committee but
would make a fight throughout the
to the national convention instructed
for Bryan. Moreover, a meeting OF
Bryan adherents held at the Ryan ho-
tel Immediately after the adjournment
of the state committee formed a Bryan
organization which proposes to carry
the contest against johnson into every
precinct of the state.
The state committee besides adopt
fyYO hn nc fn6
that the state convention to elect dele
gates to the national convention
should be held in St. Paul on May
a. The matter of calling a convention
10 nominate state officers was left to
a committee Of five to be appointed by
State Chairman Frank c. Day.
The meeting of the committee today
was the most largely attended in the
history of the democratic party in
Minnesota, word having been sent to
all members that a resolution endors-
ing Johnson would probably be offered.
OF the Ill members 80 were present
or were represented by proxy Sever
a! proxies were thrown out on a tech
nical point, though on only one proxy
contest was there any indication of tn
Johnson-Bryan fight. This was on the
proxy held by James Manahan of st.
Paul, a personal friend of Mr.. Bryan.
He came to the committee hol ins /
proxy from a member from Etasi1-.
county which he had received from T.
r. Hudson of Duluth, democratic ma
tiOnal committeeman.
MY Hudson had received the proxy
by wire. The committee on proxies
ruled that proxy could not be trans
ferred. Thus Mr.. Manahan was pre-
vented from taking part in the meet
ing.
The state committee was called to
order this afternoon by Chairman Day
who made a brief speech congratulate
ing the democrats of Minnesota on re-
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
Single Handed Dexterity.

w. B. Bulluck near Battleboro was
in town Monday His reading Of the
feat of Perry Powell a one-armed lad
catching and tying by the tail two live
rats as related by N. J. Battle in the
Southerner, reminded him OF what
he deemed a more difficult perform
ance Of the boy. This was taking no
less than 13 hen eggs out of nest taking
them to the house and safely depos-
iting them
Mr.. Bulluck's telling this prompted
a number to ascertain how many eggs
they could take up with one hand. G..
r. Cannon led with seven, but did
not feel safe with them till he had re-
placed them--Tarboro Southernsr.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
of the governor"

OL TIC 6OFcinol"
Mr. o'Brien then said: "A s,-.n1a
condition presents itF =. ", s.Se
been reading in tbr .,.,i;. arass bow
or1Sorsad - 80 In other states have
ia .bIo - candidacy of Mr.. Bryan
hae @ - 10 the first time that have
ID such action criticised | have
.Set 10 hear of any place or time when
Adr. Bryan has criticised any commit
I, tee that endorsed his candidacy.
Governor johnson can carry every
state that Bryan can carry and in
addition can carry Minnesota, Wis
consin, South and North Dakota and
many other states that Bryan cannot
, carry. This committee has the right to
express its option"
Vasaly of Morrison county, in OPP
posing @the O'Brien resolution, said
the democracy of Minnesota had more
serious business in hand than to be
/ throwing bouquets at a favorite son.
After several other speeches, the
committee defeated the motion to
lay the OBrien resolution on the ia
bic. MI Vasaly then introduced as a
substitute a resolution endorsing
Bryan for president and averring that
We view with suspicion many of the
eastern sources Of acclaim (for John
SOM, we discern in this eastern move
ment the named hand of harmony
that cost the party million votes in
1904 and declaring that 'in this hour
OF political intrigue, while the most
subtle enemies Of good government are
seeking by every possible means to
Illustrate the will of the majority by
controlling or dividing the national
convention, We condemn all temporiz-
ing in the matter Of complimentary
votes to 'favorite sons"
The resolution praised Johnson e
administration. 1t was defeated and
tie original O'Brien resolution was
put on its passage and carried.
After the state committee adjourn
ed two hundred supporters of Bryan
assembled and organized the Bryan
Volunteers of Minnesota"
The meeting was called to order
by National Committeeman Hudson
of Duluth. Officers were elected. an
executive committee, composed Of one
member from each congressional dis
trict. was appointed and plans were
made to carry into every precinct ia
the state a campaign to elect dele
gates to the national convention favor
able to the nomination Of Bryan for
president.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
CHARGES OF CRAFT
Asserted That Electric Boat Company
Had Esxcrted Corrupting in.laCnCs-
Upon Members OF CongrcsS-Coan
nltfee REQUESTED To Report a
Speedily as Po>sibie-G.yen Full
Powers TO Ascertain Facts.

sDeesiIIy as Po.sibie-Gtyen fuli
Powers TO Ascertain Facts
Washington. March "a resolution
providing for an investigation Of tn
charges made by Mr. Lilly, Of Con
necticut that members of the naval
affairs committee had been unduly in
fuenced in recommending certain sub
marine torpedo boats was reported To
the house of representatives today by
MI Dalzell, Pennsylvania, from the
committee on rules and adopted by tn :
house. The subject had been under
consideration by the committee for
two weeks.
The resolutions follows:
Whereas, MT. George l. Lilly, i
representative from the state of Con-
necticut, on his responsibility as a
member of this house, before the
committee on rules has, among other
things, stated in substance that the
Electric Boat Company, Of New Jer-
sey, and their predecessors, the Hol-
land Boat Company, have been en-
gagged in efforts to exert a corrupting
influence on certain members OF con-
gress in their legislative capacities
and have in fact exerted such cor
rupting influence.
Therefore, Be is resolved, that n
committee of five members be appoint
ed to investigate the charges made
by said George l.. Lilly of corrupt
practices on part Of the said company
and of members of congress with re-
Spect to legislation and that said
committee shall have authority to
send for persons and papers and to
take testimony in Washington or else
where, either before the full committee
or any subcommittee thereof. Said
committee shall report as speedily as
possible, with such recommendation
ii any, as to the committee shall
sec meet"
Accompanying the resolution was a
report declaring it to be due the house
and it's members that an inves.i igation
should be made.
Speaker Cannon announced the fol-
lowing as the committee TO conduct
the investigation: Messrs. Routell, IL
linois; Stevens, Minnesota: Oldsted
Pennsylvania; Howard, Georgia and
Broussard, Louisiana
Without a dissenting voice the reso-
luton was adopted
Mr.. Lilly was present but made no
remarks.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
PROGRESSIvE CONWAY
What Herald Man Saw on a RambIe-
Great improvements Made


Last Sunday afternoon was an ideal
spring day and d Herald man, in com
pany with a party Of several friends.
took an enjoyable stroll over beauti-
ful and pictureque Conway. He was
forcibly impressed at the very begin
ming with the many evidences OF
the growth and progress OF our pretty
little city in material matters and it's
great possibilities for future develop
ment. There is not a section OF the
city but what shows more or less Inn
provement Along this line there IL
something always doing which is an
indication that the people OF Conway
are by no means asleep when Il comes
TO the matter OF internal improve
ments, but TO the contrary are wide
awake In taking a commendable and
active interest in those things tend
ing toward beautifying their homes
and premises thus contributing to-
ward the happiness, contentment and
health Of their loved ones and az the
same time add much to the appearance
OF the city and make a pleasing and
charming picture for the stranger
Conway Herald
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
NORTH CAROLINA IN CONGRESS
Only Way to Acquire Influence TO Re
frain From Frequent Changes il
Our Congressman.

1t is with feelings of great regret
| that We hear it rumored that Hon.
Robert n. Page and Hon. Lee $
Overman are to have opposition in
their stand for reelection this fall
and winter. We had hoped that North
| Carolina had we'll learned her lesson,
and that she had determined to have
some influence at Washington and
that her power as a state was to be
felt in both national legislative halls
and national conventions Thus be-
gins a very thoughtful .ditorial in
the Laurinburg Exchange and one to
Lich we wan. 10 call the attention Of
Gu, readers. The I:Nc!Iauke '.'s down
he lndisputaEie fact that i. takes Ser
wee, experience and know idcc of dS-
fairs to fit auy- Inan for fruitful work
III the national legislature -.nrth Car
olina, after the adoption Of the con-
stltutional amendment seemed tC have
learned this lesson, ~: she started
cut with one exception t pursue the
policy of keepIac he- representation
at Washington inrlc;. In every demo.
cratic district save one the represen-
tatives were returned, and that with
out opposition. When the Cape Fear
district deviated from this rule
feeling Of chagrin and regret swept
all over this state. This feeling was
intensified when, before Representa-
tive Goodwin was sworn in, as many
as two candidates announced them
selves as wanting TO succeed him at
the termination of his first term.
Why asks the Exchange, do the
democrats sit up and listen ut FILL
man, Culberson and Bailey? Why do
republicans listen to their leading
man, and SOW come them rcading men?
Why, simply opportunities afforded
them by length Of service. They have
had Il chance TO develop themselves,
an6 once they have developed the
country has taken notice Of them.
Further reviewing the situation. the
Exchange says Ina- North Carolina
OF ch- to be one of the very first
safes in the EniCn-eSpccially it. this
true in matters ii legislation AMI pol
tics. On maEy IN occasion we have
sounded he first tTumpet-call to arms
when We thought we were being un-
fairl' treated; and it differed not
whether the call was against kings.
Kingdoms or heartless corporatiOns-it
had the same independent ring. We
are glad to say that today We are
occupying higher ground in the mat
ters OF national legislation and party
politics than we have been wont to-
occupy still higher, and that some
day, and that ere long, neither legis-
lation nor policies will be adopted
without first seriously consulting the
Tar Heel state. In the present state
of affairs we are gradually going that
wayf and if We will put keep it up,
there We will finally land This we
cannot do by changing the personnel
OF our national representation every
time we find a man who would be
pleased TO go to Washington" North
Carolina has suffered much for lack
of influence in congress. We are glad
to believe that the state is learning
TO know that once she develops there
men OF influence and power. 1t is the
wise policy to keep them there.-Char-
lotte Chronicle
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
NO DANGER OF WAR.
WI Ting Fang Says Most Friendly
Relations Exist Between Japan and

WI Ting Fang Says Most Friendly
Relations Exist Between Japan and
China.
Chicago, March 6.-Wu Ting Fang.
the new minister from China, with his
retinue, consisting of y orientals, ar
rived here today over the Chicago
and Northwestern Railroad. The min
lister secuted the idea of war between
China and Japan, saying:
There is nothing in such reports
China and Japan are on the most
friendly terms. This little breach will
amount to nothing. 1t only remains
TO be seen just where and to whom
the goods on that seized boat were
going and then If it is found that
China is in the wrong, an apology is
due. and will doubtless be given. Such
cases of this happen over there fire.
quenty. All talk of war is ground
less"
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
MAYFIOWER AGROUND.
Presidents Yacht Goes Ashore During
Thick Fog.

Norfolk, Va, March o.-The presi-
dents yacht, Mayfower, bound from
Washington to the Norfolk navy yard
went aground near Thimble Light in
lower Chesapeake bay during a thick
fog. The United States collier Nero
went from Old Point to her assistance.
Washington, March 6.-An investi-
cation, under naval auspices, will be
conducted in the causes and the re-
sponsibility for the grounding of the
yacht Mayflower near Thimble shoal
in Chesapeake bay last night Further
proceedings will depend upon the re-
suits developed by the inquiry.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10

cent victories in Minnesota, closing
with the statement that in spite OF
feuds and jealousies all democrats
would abide by the action of the party
Martin O'Brien, of Crookstown who
committee in 1896 offered a resolution
presidency.
The resolution follows:
Governor John A. Johnson has
twice brought victory to the demOc-
racy in Minnesota. During bis incum-
, bency of the Office of governor more
reforms have been instituted and more
remedial legislation adopted than dur
ing any equal period of time in the
history of our state. He has been con-
trOlled only by the public interests.
His mentality, restless energy and
sound judgment, united with his unim-
Deachable integrity make him the en-
bOdiment of the best spirit of the west,
IN ideal American citizen.
Confidently believing that his nomi-
nation as the candidate of the party
for the presidency would bring to our
support the electoral votes of all the
states within the Mississippi valley and
thus secure a national triumph, we re-
spectfully present to the democracy of
the nation the name of Hon. John A
Johnson as a candidate for president Of
the United States, and recommend to
the democrats of Minnesota that they
cause his name to be presented to the
national convention at Denver for
nomination"
nrnCQntofj0n Int
pl ecipitated a contest and the Bryan
adherents insisted on fighting every
inch of the way. After long and, at
times, acrimonious debate, the Bryan
supporters forced a vote on two resolu-
tiOnS.
One was to lay the OBrien resolu-
ton on the table, and the other en-
dorsed the candidacy of w. J. Bryan
for president. These motions were
overwhelmingly defeated. The Bryan
aGherents made the members of the
committee go on record by insisting on
a roll call, not on only O'Brien reso-
lution but on the other minor resolu-
tions. On motion to lay the O'Brien
resolution on the table the vote was,
yeas "a, nays 6S.
On the resolution endorsing Bryan
the vote was, years Is, nays &c.
The debeate was opened ON the
O,Brien resolution by Jay LaDue, of
Rock county, who said that as a friend
OF Governor Johnson's he desired to
save the governor from the results
OF the adoption Of the resolution
which would blight Governor John
sons's political future, as the nomina-
tion of Bryan was certain.
State Senator Stockwell, of Minnea-
polls, asked by what authority the
state committee presumed to pass a
resolution endorsing any man for the
presidency.
Your duty" he said, SIS to organize
the state party and to elect the nom
nees of the last democratic state con-
ention. If you have a right to en-
dorse man for president you also
have right to endorse a man for
governor. You can pass this resolu-
ton if you choose, but it will not
represent the sentiments of the demo-
Gratis of Minnesota. Who authorized
Mr. OBrien to introduce this resolu-
ton? Did Governor Johnson authorize
him? He has repeatedly said that
he is not a candidate IL this resolu-
ton is adopted it slaps in the face
thousands of democrats in Minnesota
and does not represent the sentiment
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
PERuNA EDITORIAL NO. 2.

EXCELLENT
critics have disputed the doctors
claim the efficacy of Peruna-
what do the me
the remedies OF which Peruna composed?
Take, for instance the Ingredient HYDRAsTs CAhADEHs Or
United Dpensatoy this herbal
largely employed in the treatment membrane
atomic dyspepsia rrh of the
intestinal catarh catarrhal aundice ah Of the liver
diseased membranes Of the organs also
of diseases peculiar
Another ingredient Of Puna C0RYDAL1s FoRM0sA cas
United States Dispensatory tonic
excel
overlooked by the medical profession
SEEDS FOUND IN VERY FEW Drug STORES
Dspnsatory the action of
and
az SUBSTITUTE QUININE
ingredient of Perun United
Dspnsatoy mild smulan and diurf stomach
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10
JOHNSON ENDORSED

Bryan AdIcrcnts Fought Against Pas
sage of ResoiutiOn-GaVe Notice
That They Would Not be Bound Dy
Action of Connittcc-FOrmed Or
ganizatiOn to Carry Contest Against
Johnson Into Every Precinct in the
State.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10

The corporation has resolved at last
to lay out park for the benefit OF the
poor.
Have the preparations begun?
Rather! All the Keep of the grass
boards have arrived already-Tit-
Bits.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10

An Indiana Fairbanks paper says
that no one with the name OF Philan-
der was ever elected president Well,
when was any one with the name
OF Charles elected? Philadelphia
Press.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1908-03-10

Useful in chronic cystitis, chronic dys-
ents.y and diarrhea, and some chronic
diseases of the liver and kidneys.
These opinions as to the ingredients
of Peruna are held by all writer's on
the subject, including Bartholow and
Scudder.
OF HYDRAsTIS, BARTHOL0W
SAYS il In applicable to stomatitis
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10
BIG NEWSPAPER
MEN ARE COMING

!. Secretary d. w. Aupperle of the
Chamber of Commerce has been in
formed that but few of the delegates
or visitors to the Democratic conven-
tion in Denver will visit this city. F
A. Wadleigh, general passenger agent
of the Denver e Rio Grande, writes
that in his opinion only a few of the
delegates will visit interior points in
the state. NJ. o. Delaplain, who is in
Denver with the booster committee
from Grand Junction. writes to the
same effect. The only trips the del
egates and visitors will make, to any
number, will be short trips out of
Denver, up the Moffat road and to Col
orado Springs and Cripple Creek.
Mr.. Wadleigh stated, however, that
Grand Junction will entertain, for a
short time Monday evening. cores
pondents of ten of the largest and
most influential of the eastern news
papers. These men, most of whom are
Washington correspondents of the
big New York, Chicago and Philadel-
phia newspapers, are making tour of
the west for the purpose of inspecting
the various government reclamation
projects. They are being piloted by
C. J. Blanchard. statistican for the re-
clamation service.
They will leave Denver Saturday
night and will spend Sunday and Mon
day inspecting the Gunnison tunnel
project at Montrose. They will arrive
in Grand junction Monday evening.
and will be taken Immediately for an
ride over the valley, after
which they will be rendered dinner.
They will leave the city that night for
the west.
Any advertising these men may give
the city and valley will be read by
thousands of people all over the coun-
try and Mr.. Wadleigh therefore sug-
gests that they be shown as good
time as possible while they are here.
AS their stay will he short, it will be
to do much for them. but
they will be enabled to
see quite bit of the valley during the
two hours between their arrival and
dark. Plans for their entertainment
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10
ADJOURNs TILL MONDAY.

The afternoon session was decidedly
short
Judge Hilton. feeling ill because of
the heat and his exertions in the case.
asked for an adjournment before max
ing his statement to the jury. and the
the request
An adjournment was ordered until
Monday morning at o'clock
1t had been hoped that Juror John
Pearson the Seventh Day Adventist
would consent to serve SATURDAY. in
order to expedite the hearing of the
case; but this he refused to do. Judge
Hilton stated however that he still
the defendants witnesses by Tuesday
night.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT.
U. S. Department of Agriculture,
Weather Bureau.

July O. p.m.-Temperature IS; rel
ative humidity. "a; direction of wind.
northeast: velocity of wind. IL miles;
precipitation. trace; weather, cloudy.
July 10. a.m.-Temperature. "a; rel
ative humidity, SO; direction of wind.
precipitation, o: weather clear.
Maximum temperature yesterday. "a
minimum. 60; mean. so. or l above nor
NAL.
Forecast for Grand Junction and vi
cinity Gssued at Denver): Tonight.
and tomorrow. local showers.
R. NJ. HARDINGE,
Observer
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

special constable of Telluride the night
of the Collins murder. Judge Hilton
objected to their Introduction. but they
We're allowed to be placed in the rec
ord.
Attorney Esteb then objected to the
Introduction of the gun in evidence as
1t had not been proved that it was the
gun used by the defendant at the time
OF the killing. He read authorities up
holding his contention.
The jury was excused while this ar
gument was being heard.
Judge Shackleford overruled the OBJ
lection. inasmuch the gun was of
the same kind as that which the de-
fendant said he had used in killing
Collins and from the further fact that
the gun was rusted as it would have
been If Adams story were true
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

Mr.. and Mrs. n. T. Hellyer will er
tertain number of their friends at
their ranch home next Saturday even
ing and Sunday. The guests to be are,
Morris Porter and family. Emma Ly-
ons and daughter. Frank Lyons and
family and Mr.. Uptegraft and family
from Palisade. They will arrive on
Saturday evening and stay over. Sun
day.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

The greatest interest is being arous-
ed in regard to the concert to be given
Tuesday night in the opera house by
Susa Carpenter. Tickets are now on
sale at Kraft & Emerson drug
store. July 10. It
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

From the Daily Democrat of Lock
Haven. Pa. we take the following
John II. Krouse the confectioner and
fruit dealer has received fine lot of
Wine Sap apples. which were raised
in the irrigated Grand valley. near
Grand Junction. Colo. They are beau
ties and we know whereof we speak.
for the Democrat was remembered with
few samples of this well preserved
fruit" Lock Haven is the old home OF
Charles b. Rich of this city.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

Not only music lovers. but all res
idents of Grand Junction. where she
spent her girlhood, are eager to hear
Susa Carpenter Her first appearance
in Grand Junction since returning
from her European studies, will be in
the opera house. Tuesday night.
Seats on sale at Kraft & Emerson's.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

Susa Carpenter charmed all Denver
at her recital opening at the big au-
ditorium in Denver last Sunday. She
will be heard in Grand Junction. her
home town, Tuesday night. at the op-
era house. Seats are now on sale at
Kraft & Emerson's. July 10, 1t
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10
FRUIT SALE.

Section No. of the Woman's I'm
ion of the Christian church will con-
duct fruit sale tomorrow afternoon
at the store of Brown. Menefee & Co.,
1926 Main.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

p. H. Woods of Ardmore. Okla. ar
rived in the city last night from Den
yer, where he has been attending the
democratic national convention, and is
the guest of Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Wal
ker. Mr.. Woods being the father of
Mrs. Walker. He comes to the valley
the profit t-producing land that has made
this section famous around the world.
The daily sentinel., 1908-07-10

Cameo coal beats any other fuel
for domestic use. 1t is best, as
proved by test. Milne & Milne, SGT
Main. Phone Black 663.