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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
MOTHER MURDERS
HER OWN BABE

Parkersburg. w. Va, June iS.-A
terrible tragedy was enacted near here
today when Mrs. A. L. Stairs of San
dy Creek, cut the throats of her two
children and then cut her own, They
lived I'm n small house on the outskirts
Of the town. The woman cut the
throats of the children while they
were asleep, one being six months
and the other two years. The moth
er sat down in a chair and cut her
own throat, falling dead.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
BOY DROWNED AT ECHO.

Jimmy McRObe1-ts, evenJyear- old
son Of the proprietor Of the restau-
rant at Echo, was drowned in the
Umtilla river at that place at $50
this afternoon. He was sitting on the
new steel bridge fishing and was
pulled in by large sucker. Though
his body was recovered within is min.
utes efforts to restore consciousness
were I'm vain.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
NATIONAL PLATFORM Of THE
REPUBLICAN PARTY ADOPTED.
n of Anti-InjunCtiOn Plank,
! First Victory.
Taft and Roosevelt Compel lns@
Hell ping Labor TO v;
Document DeclaI


Of
pments
Currency System
Savings Delivery
Service Passage
Preventing Watering of Stocks
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18

the crowd broke loose in a wild tu-
multi, lasting 25 minutes. Finally the
Ohio delegation started to march
down the aisle that resulted in
march around the hall. The march
was Joined by delegates from 33
states, representing a total vote of
500.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
Esfrav Notice

There came to my place in March
one black two year old stallion, no
visible brands, both hind feet white
little white on both fore feet, small
white spot in forehead weight about
1850 pounds. II not claimed will be
posted according to law. A. B. Nc
Carly, Stage Gulch.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
TAFT, FAIRBANKS, CANNON, KNOX
AND HUGHES ARE ALL NAMED
Name of Fairbanks Greeted with Hoos and JeerS-Pure
Marble Shaft" Comparison Cause Commissions Of Mrth.

rouce TunderOu Applause
anlcy Which Makes Much
Hard-Beverdge
While Hanley Seized Hun Threat
of
acknowledgements Hall
Is Disappointed
Antlnuncton Plank and Migs Have
Nome a Eliminated.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
Convention Called to Order.

Chicago, June 1S.-The convention
was called to order at 1917.
The mercury stood at so in the hall.
Big fans were distributed bearing
picture OF Taft on one side, and on
the other the inscription, Tried and
found true"
Ninety per cent Of the delegates
were in their seats when the conven-
ton opened. Rev. John Wesley Hall
of New York, offered prayer.
Senator Hopkins OF Illinois, read
the platform as adopted by the COM
mittee and 1t was adopted as read.
After the adoption OF committee re-
ports the convention proceeded with
the nominations.
Congressman Burton of Cleveland.
placed the name OF Taft before the
convention. followed by Congressman
Boutell of Illinois, who presented that
of Cannon.
Labor Leaders Disappointed.
Labor leaders are apparently dis
appointed with the anti-injunction
plank adopted. When asked for a
statement Compers said: 81 have
nothing to say and Sn't know that
will ever have anything to say about
IT,"
John Mitchell said: 81 regard the
plank as being equivalent to no anti
injunction plank. 1t sounds as though
1t promised something later on, but
in the present shape 1t has no value"
Reform Measures Rejected.
Forced by the Wisconsin delegation
into demanding more radical action,
minority report embodying the Wis
consin demands was made by the res
olutions committee.
Planks referring to the election of
United States senators by the people,
ascertainment of the physical valua-
ton of railroads and the publication
of campaign expenses were taken out
for separate action. The remainder
of the minority platform was put to
vote and lost by 952 to 2S for
Then the plank for the publication
of campaign expenses was defeated,
$50 to "a. The section regarding
senators was defeated, $50 to ia.
The provision for a physical valuation
OF railroads was defeated, 917 to SO.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18

Convention Hall, Chicago June IS.
AT 5:3i p. IN. the nomination OF
Taft was made unanimous. The con-
vcntion then adjourned until 10 a. m.
tomorrow.
The first regular ballot resulted as
follows:. Taft, 7OS; La Toilette, 25;
Foraker, is; Cannon, 81; Fairbanks,
40; Knox, g.; Hughes, 6S; Roosevelt
8; total, s79.
Chicago, June lS.-After the plat
form was adopted and minoriay re-
port defeated. Chairman Lodge an
nounced that the time had arrived for
the nomination OF presidential can
dldates.
The roll of states was called and
when Illinois was reached, Represen-
tative Henry Boutell was recognized.
He made a speech nominating Can
non. At reference to Lincoln there
was tremendous applause, which was
increased when he referred to Roose-
Welt and lasted several minutes.
At the mention OF Cannon's name
the galleries let lose the widest
cheering of the day. The Illinois del
egatlon leaped to their chairs, YELL
ing: "Uncle joe"
Fordney, of Michigan. then Sec
onded the nomination OF Cannon.
Jeers for Fairbanks.
Governor Hanley was next recog-
nized. He nominated Fairbanks, at
length he turned to the gallery. shak-
ing his fists, be exclaimed: my
friends, II will depend on you how
long l talk, can stay here all night
II necessary"
The crowd yelled louder drowning
the sound of the gavel. Every allu-
sion to Fairbanks was greeted with
jeers and catcalls, When Hanleyl
llkened Fairbanks to a pure marble
shaft, the crowd went into a con-
vulsion OF mirth.
Taft delegates, who had prepared
early for a demonstration, were loud
In their hooting,
Senators Beveridge and Hemenway !
of Indiana, overcome by the display
against Fairbanks, jumped on their |
chairs and shouted to Hanley;
"Name him, name him" Lodge re-
stored order. 'Tll nominate him
when get ready" shouted Hanley.
Mayor Chas. Bookwalter of Indian
apolls, second Fairbanks nomination.
Hughes and Knox.
Hughes was nominated by General
Steward L. Woodford of New York,
and Knox by Lieutenant Governor
Robert Murphy Of Pennsylvania.
When Congressman Burton arose to
nominate Taft there was an ovation
of four minutes duration before he
could speak.
Demonstration for Taft.
As Lodge designed the Burton
crowd knew the latter was to present
the name of Taft The Ohioans who
had been waiting arose and started
cheering. Flags waved in all parts
of the big hall, and the resounding
cheers were deafenlng.
II was a we'll prepared ovation and
well carried out. The tall congress-
man stood over his minutes unable to
utter the first word so great was the
noise. There was a tenseness about
the crowd that was not noticeable be-
fore.
Lodge delivered lecture to the GAL
leries II shall order the sergeant at
arms to clear the galleries II there is
not less disturbance. The business Of
this convention must be transacted.
srha 0uasts of the convantion cannot
be permitted to prevent procedure"
Hanley Makes Threat.
Governor Hanley took advantage OF
a minute of quit to shout; "This con-
vention may not want to hear me to-
day, but the delegates will hear me
before November. before election day
they will know how Indiana is go
Ing"
Ae.a- n..-t--- a'-'-N-' -
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
TAFT IS UNANIMOUS CHOICE
EUGENE MORMONS
ARE DYNAMITED.

Eugene, Ore. June 1S.-A
small home at Eugene, occu-
pied by Mrs. e. E. Howell,
widow and her children and
brother, w. S. Buchanan, and
two Mormon elders. C. L. Dun
ford and C. A. Williams, was
partially wrecked by dynamite
today.
The front porch was demol-
ished' the windows in front of
the house were smashed. None
were injured.
II is thought the dynamiters
meant TO frighten the occupants.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
Farmers BUY Modern Machiner,

There is every indication of extern
sive sales of improved farm machin-
cry in various parts OF the agricul-
tural districts OF washington. In the
Yakima valley there is at present a
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18

Burglars broke into the o. R. & N
depot at Milton Monday night and
attempted to blow open the safe, but
were frightened away before succeed
ing in making an opening.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
Mayor Threatened.

Mayor Jones of Everett, Wash, has
received an anonymous letter threat
ening his life on account of his atti-
tude on the saloon question. The po-
lice have a clue to the writer.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
America. Has Prospered.

Under the guidance Of republican
principles the American people have
become the richest nation in the
world. The United States now owns
one-fourth the worlds wealth, makes
one-third the modern manufactured
produce and yet the great natural
wealth of the country is scarcely
touched.
with gratitude for Gods bounty,
with pride in the splendid produc-
tiveness Of the past and confidence
that there will be plenty and prosper
ity in the future. the republican party
declares for the principle that in de-
velopment the enjoyment of wealth
will be so great and blessings so be-
nign that there be equal opportunity
for all.
Nothing so clearly demonstrates
the sound basis upon which the COM
mercial, industria | and agricultural
interests are founded and the necessity
OF promoting their continued welfare
through the operations Of republican
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18
Praise for President.

"These are great accomplishments
OF Roosevelt, who has been first,
foremost and brave in the impartial
enforcement of laws. His prosecu-
tions of illegal trusts, monopolies and
exposure and punishment of evil do
ers in public service has resulted in
more effective regulation of rates for
for the service of the great transpor-
tation lines and complete overthrow
OF preferences for arbitration of la
Dor disputes and the amelioration of
the condition fthe workers Of the
country. He has also arranged for
the conservation of our national re-
sources and taken a forward step in
the improvement of our inland water
ways.
1--WE declare unfaltering adherence
to the policies inaugurated and pledge
the party to their continuance under
a republican administration of gov
ernment.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18

Chicago, June 1S.-"We can fight
we'll If we fight right. 1t is impera-
tive such a plank should go into the
platform" (Signed) VIM. Taft.
This message from~ Taft was read
before the resolutions committee today
and followed by this one: 81 stand
for a square deal, not according to
extremists, neither for the manufac-
turers' assertions, nor those of the
trade unions. (Signed) Theodore
Roosevelt"
The committee thereupon, after a
long, tedious session, and much strug-
Cling for and against, settled the ques-
ton of an anti-injunction plank and
voted that it go into the platform, the
ballot showing S5 ayes and 16 nays.
Platform Reported.
The resolution committee reported
the platform to the convention short
ly after it convened. The platform
follows:
"Once more the republican party in
convention assembled, submits the
cause of the people. This great his
toric organization that destroyed
slavery, preserved the Union, restored
credit, expanded the national domain,
established a sound financial system,
developed our industries and resour-
ces, and gave to the American nation
a seat of honor in the councils of the
world, now meets the new problems
of government with the same courage,
and capacity with which it solved the
old.
I'm this greatest era of American
the republican party has
reached its highest service under the
leadership of President Roosevelt. In
no other period since national SOW
ereinty was won under Washington,
or preserved under Lincoln, has such |
mighty progress been made by the |
American nation and the highest as
pirations of the American public has |
found voice in the republican party. |
and courage in public |
station has reached the highest STAN
iards and to right the wrongs of pri-
'ate life became the cardinal princi-
Pies o fits political faith.
Capital and labor have been
brought into closer relations, while
he abuse of wealth and all the evils
If privilege and favoritism have been
out to scorn by the virtues Of justice
Ind fair play.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1908-06-18

Cloudy with probably
showers tonight and
Friday.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
ALL MADE READY
AT OCCIDENTAL
TRACK BEING RELEVELED FOR
HARD TRAINING
College Will Get Big lnterschoIastic
Meet, Which viii Be Run off
About the Middle of
April

The Occidental track is to be relev-
eled and put into f1rst-class condition
next week, so that when school re-
opens January all track men will go
into hard training for the season. Man
ager Goodell has scheduled only two
intercollegiate meets on the home field
for the Presbyterians, those being with
U. S. C. and Whittier, but meets with
Polytechnic high school, Los Angeles
high and the Pasadena Y. M. C. A. will
fill out the schedule.
For the first time the Occidental
Props will go into the game with a
team entirely separated from the col
lege department, and they will hold
most of, their meets on the Occidental
field, for very few of the high schools
in the southern part of the state have
running tracks of their own. The
Props will meet most of the teams in
the Suburban league, including Holly
wood, Alhambra, Monrovia and Glen
dale, and may get into the suburban
meet later on.
Los Angeles high school has decid-
ed to train again on the Occidental
field and will begin work Immediately
after school reopens. AS they have
won every year that they trained on
the Presbyterian field they will start
the season under good ofnens. The
high school men learn much from the
older collegians by training with them,
while the college men gain much valu-
able practice in bucking up against
some Of the best of the Props.
Under the agreement of the confer
ence colleges last year Occidental is
to get the big interscholastic meet,
consisting of all the larger high schools
south of San Luis Obispo, and the
meet will be run off about the middle
of April. This meet, which was or
ganized by Walter Hempel four years
ago, has been held on the Pomona
field in all previous years, and the dis
tance the men had to go has been the
one hindrance to it; but this year, with
the meet in Los Angeles, it should
eclipse any scholastic event of the
year. George Braden, physical direc-
tor at Occidental. will have complete
charge of it, and already has begun
to make plans for a great day.
The suburban meet, which was held
at Occidental last year, will go to u.
S. c. this season.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
BARRY so GOOD
HE GETS CHESTY
UNLIMBERS HIS WALL0PS FOR
REAL TRY0UT
FIGHTS LIKE A DEMON IN AFTER
NOON TRAINING
Roy Moore, Ambitious Beginner from
Denver, Tries to Muss Jim's Hair
and Is Knocked Into Dream-
land with One Smash

Roy Moore, a newcomer from Dem
yer. was handed the hottest kind Of
Christmas present at Jack 'Doyle's
place yesterday. The recent arrival
donned a pair of gloves and started
in to box with Jim Barry. Il am
going to make you earn your Christ
mas feed, JIM" he said, and he start
ed out to make good. In the first
round Barry gave ground and used
his cleverness to good purpose, for
although Moore rushed repeatedly, he
could not get one through the big fel-
lows guard. Suddenly, in the second
period, Jim let loose a haymaker from
nowhere and Moore went to the hoor
like a ton of bricks. About ten min
utes later he came TO and finally man
aged to tell those assembled that II
was a good thing Christmas had been
fixed as q one-day a-year festival.
Moore was not the only one to feel
Barry's wallops, for the Chicago man
apparently was on the job to give the
big holiday crowd run for it's money
Maurice Sayers, Frank Mantel and
Jack Sullivan were all in line for one
of Barrys gifts, and when the work
out was finally brought to a close
Barrys sparring partners felt that
they had done good afternoons lapor'
In addition to the boxing, Barry
went over the full twelve-mtle course
after he had returned to camp from
church, and a fifteen-minute stunt on
the handball court served to warm MIN
up. All the sparring partners were
impressed as wrestlers and fifteen
rounds of this stuff was put on to
please the populace-and give big
James plenty to do.
Barry went through the boxing END
of the program in order to give his left
wrist a thorough trying out, and the
result was pleasing to the fighter and
Manager Murphy. Barry can hit
Kaufman as often as he likes with
that left hand and never bother 1t a
bit" declared Murphy. In lots OF MS
fights Jim has been afraid to turn
loose that kick of his, but this time II
will stand the strain all right, and woe
to Kaufman when 1t goes over"
Kaufman has a little to say about
this, and loomed up In grand style al
Venice yesterday, The big Christmas
celebration was planned for night, ano
Al went through the afternoon in par
ticularly good spirits. big crowc
gathered at Horgan hall to watch the
Frisco boy go through his workout
and they were well rewarded by some
pretty stuff.
Cliff Reuman and IIaufmanr fur
nished the feature of the afternoon
The local amateur mingled 1t with his
huskier opponent for four rounds, anc
not q minute of 1t was wasted. APE
superior weight and strength gave hin
decided advantage, but he had tC
step around rather lively to keep away
from the smaller mans we'll meant eff
forts. Kaufmann also toyed with thu
gymnasium apparatus and went OF
the road before lunch, and at the dinner
in the Ship hotel he looked to be il
perfect shape.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
DORANTE MAKES
SHOW OF FIELD
WINS CHRISTMAS HANDICAP
AT EMERYvILLE
MONTGOMERY FINISHES IN ALSO
RAN DIVISION
Heavy Going Operates to DIsadvan-
taae of HiIdreth Candidate.
Trols Temp Annexes
the Bruce

OAKLAND, Dec. 25.--Dorante. clos
ing equal favorite with Montgomery.
won the Christmas handicap at En-
eryville today in the presence of over
10000 persons. Ideal weather pre-
vailed, but the track still was some-
what heavy. Clamor was withdrawn
and Legatee added, leaving eight to
face Starter Dwyer. Montgomery ruled
favorite during the greater part OF the
betting, but a plunge on Dorante forceu
his price down to to 2, the figure at
which the Hildreth horse was quoted.
Royal Tourist and Don Enrique, the
Ellison entry, came in for strong sup
port.
Firestone went out in front and led
for three quarters of a mile before Don
Enrique passed him. Dorante passed
them both without trouble when called
on by Lee, and won easily from Mil
ford, an outsider. Firestone was third,
Montgomery was outrun all the way.
The winners share was $3115.
Well played horses won the other
events. Miller, on Smiley Corbett,
was fined $3.50 for crossing in front OF
Pajaroita in the last race. Results:
First race, Futurity course, selling--Duke Of
Orleans, 1O9 (Mil1er), to 8, won; Exchequer,
102 (Goldstein), to 2, second; Iransmute, io6
=
The Englishman, Brianbrou, Hush Money,
Wee Lass and Sain Agnes finished as named.
Second race, l mile, selling-Belmere. Ill
(Keogh), IS to g. won; Estella C.. 107 (Buxton)
to 2, second; Darlington. f05 (1Aentry). to I.
third; time 1:43 3-5 Elevation, Dollie Dol
lars Charles Green, Gene Russell. and Ellerd
finished as named.
Third race, Bruce handicap. furlongs-
Trois Temp, 1903 (Butler), to 2. won; Bon
homme, ITO Uee), % to s, second; Mad Man.
11S (Nothterl, TO 5, third; time 1:01. Tom
Hayward Ocean Queen, Sir John, Serenade
and Gull Holland finished named.
Fourth race. IL miles, Christmas handicap,
value to winner sS115-Donrate. 116 Qeel, TO
2. won; Milford, 90 CWalsh), IS to /, second;
Firestone, 113 CMiller), to 2, third; time
2;OS 1-5 Legatee, Montgomery. Don ENRIQUE,
Royal Tourist and Nadzu finished as named.
Fifth race, Futurity course, selling-Seven-
full. 106 (Upton), to l. won; Fireball, Ill
(Taplin). 10 to TO- second; Raleigh, 102 CGold-
stem, 100 to 1, third; time 1:11 20 Billy Bow
legs, J. C. Core and He Knows finished as
named.
Sixth race, Futurity course. selling-smiIey
Corbett, 109 (Miller) to 5, won; Charlie Do
herty, los (Goldstein), $50 to 1, second; Pa
jaroita, 1o2 (Taplin), 10 to TO- third; time
1:10 S-5. Warden, Joe Rose and John A. NAL
Ion finished as named.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
SANTA ANITAS
WHITEWASHED
WHITE S0x DEFEAT RACE
TRACK BOYS, 10 TO O
LONG BEACH BALL MEN PLAY
LIKE cLocKWoRK
Losers Present Some Star Features In
Stealing Bases, but Are Caught
Mapping by Their oppo-
nents
Especial to The Herald.1

LONG BEACH, Dec. 25.-In a game
played to settle the laurels disputed by
Long Beach and the Santa Anita team
since the thirteen-inning tie game be-
tween the two mines on the local
grounds some weeks ago, the White
Sox scored a shutout this afternoon,
making ten runs to their opponents
none.
The entire White Sox team worked in
regular 'clockwork'' precision. Graft 5
home run in the second inning came
when the bases were full. The locals
hit Pima so effectively he was taken
out after the fourth inning, and Short
stop Lyons went into the box.
Santa Anita made some star plays.
In the third Parks reached first on an
error and on Stovall's two-bagger he
attempted to get home, but the CEN
ter fielder threw to third and the third
baseman threw the ball promptly and
accurately enough to cut Parks off
at the home plate.
In the fifth Adams hit safely, but
after stealing second was caught at
tempting to sneak home on Graft S
two-base hit. The right fielder threw
to shortstop and the ball was SHE'D to
the catcher. These plays brought ap-
plause.
n,na acoras aod s,1ro,,aorxr follow.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-12-26
SAN PEDRO HIGH TO
BE HARD OPPONENT
HARB0R BOYS WILL BE GREAT
FACTOR IN ATHLETICS
Port Track Squad Has Excellent Ma
teriaI from Which to Pick Team
of Winners for School
Events

San Pedro's high school track team
will be a great factor in high school
athletics next year, judging from the
material now on hand at the harbor
institution.
manager of the team, expects to get
his men rounded into shape for the
coming cinder path tryouts between
Compton, Glendale, Ell Monte and 9TH
er nearby suburban towns.
In the meet a few weeks ago be-
tween the sophomores and seniors,
playing against the juniors and fresh
men, the latter carried off honors.
Brawn Nipple is expected to be a
fast man in the sprints, as he carried
foff many first places for his team in
these events. Nothing will be done
with the boys basketball in the winter
months, but the girls have one or two
more scheduled games before their
series Is completed.