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The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

versally popular with his party that
no other name was considered for the
presidency. A resolution indorsing
Jackson in about hundred words was
the only platform adopted. Martin
Van Buren, of New York, Jackson's
own selection, was named for the vice
presidency.
Prior to 1882 presidential candidates
were nominated by mass meetings,
caucuses, legislative resolutions and in
other ways not national In character.
In the Baltimore convention all the
states except Missouri we're represent
ed by delegates. Since 1882 the Dem
ocrats have held quadrennial conven-
tons, and eight of them, including the
first, have met at Baltimore.
At President Jackson's instance the
convention which named candidates
for the election Of 1886 met May 20,
1885, nearly eighteen months prior to
election day, thus giving Martin Van
Buren, and Richard NJ. Johnson, the
nominees, the longest campaign in the
history of America. This convention
adopted no platform. Andrew Jack
son was the Democratic platform. The
whole power of Jackson's administra-
ton was exerted toward the election
Of Van Buren, in order to overthrow
John G. Calhoun, with whom "Old
Hickory had quarreled.
President Van Buren, was renominat-
ed in 1910, the convention meeting
May s, as the unanimous choice Of the
party. The convention refused to re-
nominate Vice President Johnson, max
ing, in fact, no nomination for that
Office. Nevertheless Van Buren, was
badly defeated in the election by VIII
liam Henry Harrison, while Johnson
was elected vice president by the Unit
ed States senate. The convention of
1910 adopted a platform, the first ever
adopted by any national convention.
It declared that the federal. govern
ment is one Of limited powers, which
should be strictly construed by all the
departments.
The convention of 1874 met May q
and nominated James K. Polk Of Ten
nessee for president and Silas Wright
of New York for vice president, but
Wright refused to accept the nomina-
ton. George M. Dallas of Pennsylva-
MIA was placed on the ticket in his
stead. Wright's refusal was because
! of pique at the defeat of Van Buren,,
who tried to break down the two
thirds rule and secure denomination
for himself Polk was the first clark
horse nominee in our history. He had
not been mentioned for the presidential
nomination prior to the convention.
Lewis Cass of Michigan was nomi-
mated for president at the 1S48 conven-
| ton, with William O.. Butler Of Ken
lucky as the vice presidential candi-
] date. The convention met May Q
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

Congressman Charles Lindberg,
of the Sixth Congressional district,
is a candidate for reelection and
from present appearances he will
have no opposition whatever in the
primaries. Mr.. Lindberg has made
a good congressman for the Sixth
district and for the State of Mime
sofa and the republican counties
throughout his district are showing
him their appreciation by giving
hearty support,
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
.GUfFEY STILL ON TOP.
Reelected National Committee.
man From Pennsylvania.
BRYAN MEN BOLT MEETING
Their Request That Action Be Post
poned Until Contests for Seats In
Convention Are Decided Is Turned
Down and They. Walk Out.

Do"n ana lneL walk OUT
Denver, July 7.-Colonel James M.
Guffey of Pennsylvania was reelected
member of the Democratic national
committee from that state, although
several delegates left the caucus be-
fore it was done, declaring the pro-
ceedings Irregular;
The delegation met at the Adams
hotel and Immediately after being
called to order motion was made by
John P. Fow of Philadelphia that an
adjournment be taken. The motion
was seconded by L. McQuiston of But
Ter. 1t was urged in support of the
motion that the contests for various
seats in the convention had not yet
been settled and that the meeting was
not regular. The motion was declared
by the anti-Grffey men to be carried,
although not more than a dozen dele
gates voted. Those favoring the ad-
journment, all Of whom were opposed
to Guifey, then left the meeting amid
cries of Towards" from the Guffey
men.
Colonel Guffey then entered the
room and the meeting was again called
to order, forty-seven delegates being
present, although four or five alter
mates were included in this total. Will
lam ]. Banner of Pittsburg acted as
chairman. P. J. O'Boyle of Wilkes
barre nominated Guffey for national
committeeman, the nomination being
seconded by John M. Garman of
elected without opposition.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

Editor Draw, of the Staples
World. one of the best fello VS. among
newspaper men who has large field
all to himself, is taking proper meas
ures to PRESERVE it. His latest
move IN the line of improvement is
the organization of stock company
and the enlargement of his plant.
He will install a new typesetting
machine and make other substantial
improvements to his plant. The
Pioneer wishes him success.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

six years ago. OF
the candidates for the presidential
nomination at Denver may be NEIL
toned William ]. Bryan Of Nebraska,
John A. johnson of Minnesota, David
R. Francis of Missouri, George Gray
Of Delaware and Lewis S. Chanler of
New York. The convention will be
called to order by Thomas Taggart
chairman of the Democratic national
committee.
The first Democratic national con-
vention opened in Baltimore May Fl,
1882. Its chief duty was the nomina-
ton Of a vice presidential candidate.
President Andrew Jackson, then near
the close of his first term, was so uni
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Many PreIates in Attendance.

London, July THE fifth decennial
conference of the archbishops and
bishops of the Anglican church
throughout the world, known as the
Lambeth conference, opened at Lam
beth palace here. The meetings of
the conference will continue until Aug.
6. There are PAT prelates in attend
ance this year, compared to seventy
six at the first Lambeth conference
held forty years ago.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Bryan Has Nothing to Say.

Fairview, Neb., July 7.-With tele-
phone wires out of commission and
Fairview cut off from Lincoln by a
washout on the trolley lines w. ].
Bryan had ample opportunity to peruse
the structures upon himself delivered
by J. M. Guffey, national committee
man from Pennsylvania, in response
to Mr.. Bryans attack upon Guffey in
4 speech on July 4. II have nothing
to say" was Mr.. Bryan's response to
an inquiry anent the Guffey statement.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
French Automobile Race.

Dieppe, France, July 7.-Guyot,
driving a two-cylinder eighteen-horse-
power machine, won the Grand Prix
des Vouturettes. His time was
5:45:30, an average speed of sos kilo-
meters an hour Naudin, driving a
mono-cylinder, was second, finishing
In 5:52:O6, and Goux, driving mono
cylinder machine, was third, his time
being 5:56:01. Guyot let from start to
finish. -. + s. :
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Chicago Union Stock Yards.

Chicago, July 6.-Cattle-Beeves,
$4.75@S.35; Texans, s2.40@6.S0; West
ern cattle, $4.5O06.4O; stockers and
feeders, $2.6O@5.oO; cows and heifers,
$2.40@6.2O; calves, $4.50@6.25. Hogs
Light, 9b.O5@6.671t; mixed, $6.16@
6.75; heavy, $6.15@6.76; rough, $6.15
@6.4O: good to choice heavy, $4,000
CTS; pigs, $4.85@5.90. Sheep, $2.15
@4.75; yearlings, $4.5o05.50: lambs.
$4.40@eTO.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
McCarren's Contest Dismissed,

Denver, July THE subcommittee
which considered the New York con-
tests decided that inasmuch as Mr..
McCarren presented no evidence tend
Ing to show the invalidity of the Gre
dentials against which he had filed his
contest he had no standing whatever
and his case was dismissed.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Twentieth National
Convention of the
Party Of Jefferson
noJackson on July
7. ~ Two-thirds
Vote Needed to Sc.
cure Nomination.
By ROBERTUs LOVE.
1908, by Robertus Love.l

IN the new Audito-
rum at Denver,
capital Of Colora-
do, on the 18th Of July
the twentieth ma
tional convention Of
the Democratic par
ty will begin its
work Of nominating
candidates for pres
ident and vice pres
ident of the United
States. A two-thirds
vote of the 1,0O8
delegates, or 672
votes, will be re-
CURED to nominate.
In Republican ma
tional conventions a
mere majority Is
sufficient. The Dem
Ocrats adopted the
two-thirds rule at
their first national
convention SovQntV-
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
St. Paul Union Stock Yards.

st. Paul, July 6.-Cattle-Good to
choice steers, $6.oo@e.75; fair to good,
$5.OO@5.75; good to choice cows and
heifers, s4.50@5.50; veals, $3.75@475.
Hogs-$6.25@6.40. Sheep-Wethers,
$3.50@4.00; good to choice lambs,
$425@4.5O: springs, $5.25@6.26.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Duluth Wheat and Flax.

Duluth, July 6.-Wheat-To arrive
and on track-No. 1 hard, $1.131a; No.
1 Northern, $1.121h; No. 2 Northern,
$685.; July, $1.09h; Sept, 991ac.
Flax-To arrive, on track and July,
$1.22K; Sept, $1.20A; Oct, $1.1s%;
Nov, $1.193s; Dec, $1.1sN.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Ohio Contest Decided,

Denver, July 1.-THE national COM
mittee decided the contest in the
Nineteenth Ohio district in favor of
the Rockwell faction, seating. f. F..
France and A. G. Holloway. The dol.
egates favored by Tom Johnson in
this contest were defeated
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Chicago Grain and Provisions.

Chicago, July 6. - Wheat-July,
$3.50; Sept, s9A @s9kc; Dec, 9o%c..
Corn-July, 74c; Sept, 1875 @73hc;
Dec, 63%c. Oats-July, old, 1870
4ec; July, 4SAc; Sept, 421kc; Dec,
42% @43e. Pork-July, $1565; Sept,
$15.S2k; Oct, $3.50. Butter-Cream-:
cries, 19@21ke; diaries, 17@1sc.
Eggs-16c. Poultry-Turkeys, 14e;
chickens, 91Ac; springs, 15@17c. -.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Anti-Bryan Men 70 Confer.

Denver, July IA conference be-
tween all of the anti-Bryan people has
been arranged. The participants will
include repres entatives of the Gray
and Johnson people and many unin-
structed delegates.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
Georgia Unanimous for johnson

Denver, July 1.-THE Georgia dele
cation, in caucus, declared unani-
nously for Johnson and will cast
twenty-six votes for the Minnesota
candidate
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
MARKET QUOTATIONS.
MINNEAPOLIS Wheat.

Minneapolis, July 6.-Wheat-July
S1.10%: Sept, 92%c. On track-No
I hard, $1.15; No. Northern, $1.1s;
No. Northern, Sill; No. 3 Northern,
$1.Ohh@1.O81h.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
cubois Faction Seated.

Denver, July 1.-THE subcommittee
the evidence in the Idaho contests de.
cided in favor of tho Dubois-Heitfeldt
faction.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

There are very few people who live
to be sixty who do not look as
though they were tired of living and
afraid to die.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07
OBSERVATIONS.
La. G. Rutledge.]

A man never knows what a rival
he has in a woman's kin until be
marries her.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

When a boy of about fourteen or
fifteen takes a girl to an entertain
ment for the first time, he looks as
though he were trying awfully hard
to make himself believe he is having
a good time. Everyone can tell it is
his first time by the way he acts.
But you can not detect any awkward
ness in the girl.
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

It does not pay to be too truthful.
A reporter was once discharged at
this office for writing in his account
OF wedding, The groom wore the
same suit that he wore at both of his
other marriages, and the bride looked
haggard in her white silk"
The Bemidji daily pioneer. [volume] (Bemidji, Minn.) 1904-1971, 1908-07-07

When a girl gets married, she is
very often guilty of the ofiense of
taking her baby over to her mother,
to watch while she goes gadding,
and then telling other people that
her unmarried sisters are not as
thoughtful of poor mother as she
used to be when she was at home to
help"
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER Is. 1908
LABOR LEADERS DINE
AT WHITE HOUSE
Guests of President at Significant
State Function-Important Cues.
tions Discussed.

Washington, Nov. 1S-Subjecting
his guests, who were representatives
Of many of the leading labor organi
cations of this country, TO a rapid fire
Of questions, President Roosevelt last
night at dinner given by him at the
White House, endeavored TO find out
what labor wants from congress, and
in what way he could be of assistance
to the toilers Of the country.
Although the dinner began at
o'clock, it was almost midnight before
the gathering broke up
While the President did not commit
himself to any Of the propositions sub
mitted by the various labor leaders
present, it was learned that he sought
a full expression of sentiment from
all of them. Lab0''s attitude on va
rious questions We're reiterated, it is
said, and the President listened inter-
estedly to each argument presented.
No set speeches were made, the
President merely rising and explaining
to his guests after the last course had
been served, that he had brought them
together for an interchange of views
on public questions.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
NEW LAND OFFICE
REGISTER QUALITIES

Judge Thomas C. Tillotson, one of
the Oldest settlers in southeastern New
Mexico, who served as probate judge
and in other official capacities in what
is now Chaves, Eddy, Otero and
Roosevelt counties, and which was
then Lincoln, and who owns a
very fine fruit ranch on the
Lower Penasco, has qualified as re
gister of the United States land Office
at Roswell, vice Howard Leland, de
ceased. Judge Tillotson is one of the
best known citizens of that section
and is highly respected and liked. Ii
addition he is a strong and hard-work
ing Republican. The New Mexican
feels from it's knowledge of Judge Till
olson that he will give full satisfac
ton in the performance of the duties
Of his Office.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
American Fedora
ton in Role of
Peacemaker
WOULD HONOR LINCOLN
Wants Congress to Declare a
Holiday for Celebration
of His Birth.

Denver, Nov. 1S-The convention
of the American Federation of Labor
today, on recommendation of Presi-
dent Samuel Gompers, authorized him
to appoint committee of three to
make an effort to bring about harmon
ious relations between the two unions
of railroad carmen, employed in build
ing and repairing cars.
The report of the committee on the
celebration of the centennial of the
birth of Abraham Lincoln directed
the executive committe to take in
the celebration and do all in it's power
to have congress declare February 12
legal holiday. The report was adopt
ed unanimously.
Max Hayes. of the International
Typographical Union, by unanimous
consent introduced resolution call
ing on the federal government to
remedy the conditions surrounding the
unemployed Of the country.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
Court OverrulesMo.
ton for Change
of Venue
HENEYs PLACE IS FILLED
Three Attorneys Who Volun-
teered Services Conduct
ing Prosecution.

San Francisco, Nov. 1S.-With Hi
ram Johnson, Matthew |. Sullivan and
Joseph J. Dwyer, three attorneys who
volunteered their services at the trial,
i'm place of Francis j. Heney, who was
shot down in the court room last Fri
day afternoon, the trial of Abraham
Rnef on the charge of bribery was re-
sumed before Judge Tawler today, the
court having swept aside all motions
and technicalities interposed to stop
the progress of the trial.
James l.. Gallagher, who acted as
agent for Ruef in the alleged bribery
transactions with the board of super
visors, was subjected to a severe cross
examination by Ruef's attorneys to-
day.
Judge Lawler admonished the jury
that they were not to be influenced by
the shooting of Heney, but were to be
guided solely on the evidence present
ed. Instructions were also given the
court attaches that Ruefs employees
and friends were to have free access
to the court room. Extraordinary pre-
cautions were taken to maintain or
der.
The condition of Mr.. Heney con-
tinues satisfactory.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
SON is CUT OFF
WITH FIVE DOLLARS
Denver Man Dies and Leaves Wife
and Daughter a Fortune
of $4,000.

Eugene Mccarthy, county commits
sioner of Denver, who died recently,
left an estate of $4,000 to his wife
and daughter and cut his son off with
five dollars.
Mccarthy died October 2Sth last,
and was so weak day or two be-
fore his death that he could hardly
scrawl his last will and testament and
sign it, but he succeeded in doing so
and left his property, consisting Of
real estate, personal property and life
insurance, to his wife, Mrs. Anastacia
Mccarthy, and half to his daughter,
Ester.
The will was probated in the pro-
bate court of Arapahoe county and
approved by the court. Young Nc
Carthy and his dead father during the
latter's life did not get along well
and the old man settled the affair by
leaving his son nothing.
Mrs. Mccarthy and daughter were
east at the time of the death of their
husband and father for the benefit
of the health of the latter The son
was wild and he and his father had
many differences.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
WILHELM ILFELD
JOINS SILENT MAJORITY
Head of Family Of Six Brothers, Five
of Whom Came to New
Mexico.

Wilhelm Held, the Oldest member
of the well-known Ilfeld family, whole
sale merchants and bankers in New
Mexico, passed away at his home in
Hamberg, Germany, yesterday as the
result of severe attack of pneumonia.
He was 50 years OF age and had
visited this territory several times.
He was the oldest of the six broth
ers who are now residing in New Mex
leo and of whom Charles is the old
est and the head of the eXtentive IL
field Mercantile company at Las Vegas,
one of the largest business concerns
in the territory. The other brothers
are Luis, Noah and Bernard, all resi-
dents of Albuquerque and engaged in
sheep raising and merchandising.
Charles Ilfeld came to New Mexico
thirty-five years ago and engaged in
mercantile business first in Santa Fe
Gds then in Las Vegas One of the
brothers who also came at that time,
Herman Ilfeld, lived twenty years in
this city and died here about twenty
years ago. Noah, Luis and Bernard
Ilfeld are all in the city of Albuquer-
que and are well known residents
there
The remains Of Wilhelm HELD were
buried in the Hipo cemetery at Ham
berg.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
AZTEC Is NOW
A DRY. TOWN
Judge McFie Sustains Legal Power of
Town Board to Prohibit Sale of
Liquor There.

During the recent term of the dis
trict court of San Juan county
Judge John r. McFie rendered decis.
ion in the case of the town of Aztec
versus Leonard Boat, in which he
holds that the authorities of the town
had the power and authority under
the law to regulate the sale of intoxi-
eating liquors and even to prohibit
their sale entirely within the town
limits.
The defendants brought suit against
the town board of the town Of Aztec
to test the authority of the said town
board in prohibiting the sale of liquor
within the town limits. The case was
brought before the Justice of the
Peace OF the precinct and by stipula-
ton was carried to the district court.
The decision is strongly in accord
ance with the law and also for the
best interests of the town. The pee
pie Of Aztec favor prohibition and
their will should control The law
gives them the right to do so.
There was no important business
before the court, the cases being most
ly civil. Crime is scarce in San Juan
county which contains very orderly
and peaceful population. The court
has adjourned and Judge McFie and
the court officials have returned to
the city.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
EXPLOSION PARTIALLY
WRECKS ROY HOTEL

Roy, N. M, Nov. 1S.-The kitchen
in the Kitchell hotel here was almost
demolished and two people had mar
row escape from death as the result
OF the explosion of frozen pipes in
the boiler of one of the kitchen
ranges. The explosion was a terrific
one and was heard all over town, and
caused panic among the guests at
the hotel. The stove and another near
1t We're demolished, the windows Of the
room blown out and particles of iron
hurled in all directions, piercing the
walls and ceiling. Mrs. William
Brunage and Miss Blanche Kitchell
had a miraculous escape from death as
they were standing only a few feet
away from the stove. When the
smoke and steam cleared away and
the stunned women recovered they
were found to be uninjured except for
badly cut and bruised faces.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
OPERA "MARTHA"
A MUSICAL TREAT
Another Large Audience Greets Sec
ond Performance of Boston ideals
"Girofle GirofIa" Tonight.

The Boston Ideal Opera company
scored another distinct success with
local music lovers last night when it
presented Martha which is one of
the most pretentious operas in the
troupe's entire repertoire. An audi
ence equally as large as that at the
opening performance the previous
evening was in attendance and indi-
Gated it's appreciation with enthusias-
tic hand clapping and repeated en-
cores.
The familiar music was sung with
a spirit that was extremely pleasing
and the flood of melody in the en-
sembles threatened to raise the roof.
Miss Laura Moore, the pretty and pc
tite comedienne was given opportun-
ity in the title role to make good use
of her beautiful voice, and especial
ly in her rendition of The Last Rose
of Summer l1iss Lillian Shattucll
made a decided hit with her interpre-
tation of the part of Nancy, maid
of Lady Harriet's, and her graceful
singing of the difficult arias in COM
pany with Miss Moore was one of the
features of the performance.
Ed. l.. Weston and F. o. Burgess,
who were cast as Lional and Plunket
Were very good in their respective
roles, as were also w. HI. Burgess as
Sir Trestam and M. G. Reyfield as
the sheriff. The chorus is small but
it makes up in quality and quantity OF
music what it lacks in numbers.
"Olivette" was sung at mat
nee performance today before another
good sized crowd, and ''Girofle-G -Girofla'
will be given tonight. This latter op
era is also replete with pretty music
and catchy lyrics.
The company will close it's engage
ment here tomorrow night, at which
time "The Chimes of Normandy" viii
be presented.
Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1908-11-18
Griuo Taken Into Custody,
EHLE AND MONTENIE
DISPOSE OF THE SMOKER

Business changes seem to be the or.
der of the day in Santa Fe just now
Yesterday another deal was closed
whereby The Smoker, opened some
months ago by Ehle and Montenie, on
San Francisco street, was sold to c.
D. McCarley, of Willard. The pur-
chase price was not made public.
Mr.. McCarley, the new proprietor
came to New Mexico about six months
ago from Morganfield, Kentucky, and
went into business at Willard. Dur.
ing visit to the Capital recently he
became impressed with its future pros
poets for growth and advancement and
determined to get into business here
After looking about he opened nego
tiations with Messrs. Ehle and Monte
ME with the above result.
The Smoker will be conducted I'M
der its present name and at it's pres
ent location.