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The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
INSTRUCTED FOR TAFT.
Nebraska Republicans Meet In COnven-
tiOn at Omaha.

Omaha. Neb-. March I2-The State Re
publican convention which met in Omaha
to-day adopted a platform strongly in
dorsing the administration Of President
Roosevelt and Gov. Sheldon, and elected
delegates TO the national convention and
instructed them 10 vote for William II.
Taft
The platform declares for a continuation
of the wise policies ihaugurated and car
ried forward by the Roosevelt admins
tration. and demands the nomination or
a successor to President Roosevelt who
is committed to a continuation OF the
Roosevelt Republican policies.
The tariff is the only national question
regarding which the platform makes a
specific recommendation.
The convention selected for delegates
at large TO the national convention Gov.
Sheldon. Senator Norris Brown. Victor
Rosewater. editor OF the Omaha Bee, and
Judge A. w. Field. or LlnCu3n.
Instead Of the convention choosing
national committeeman 70 succeed c. s.
Morrill,, il delegated the power to choose
one to the delegates TO the national con-
vendon- Victor Rosewater has held Nor
rilFs proxy for some time. and II is un-
derstOOd that he will be chosen his sue
cessOr.
Tony DOnahue, president Of the Central
Labor Union OF Omaha, protested Wig
orously in the name of organized labor
against the Endorsement Of Taft by the
Second Congressional district Republican
convention. declaring that organized Ia
Dor was against Taft, now regarding
him as its enemy, and that Il would
vote against him IL he were nominated.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
POPULIST AGAINST BRYAN
Declares Republican Rule Will
Make AL Populists.
Says Difference Is that G. o. Il. Does
Things, While the Democrats
Only "Kick."

Topeka, Kans., March PA State Popu-
list mass meeting here to-day declared
for Tom Watson for President.
An effort was made to indorse Bryan.
but COZ Jones Felter. OF Illinois, squelch-
ed it with speech that may become
famous.
In a red-hot anti-Bryan speech he said:
If anybody should introduce a resolu-
tion for Bryan in a POpulist convention in
Illinois, the hoodlum wagon would back
up TO the curb for him inside Of Eve
minutes. A Populist who would support
Bryan hasn't got a thimbleful OF politi-
cal sense. L would rather support the
Republicans, because after the Republl-
cans have had their way and raised h
for twenty-five years. everybody will be
ready TO turn Populist without any fur
ther effort.
There is no reform in this nation
through the Democratic party We can
get more reform out OF the Republican
party, II we have 10 take one of the two.
The Republican party goes ahead and
does things, the Democratic party stays
behind and finds fault. The difference
between the Republicans and the Demo-
Gratis is that the Republicans go ahead
and raise h and the Democrats stay
behind and kick up h.
II Bryan should be elected President
his administration would be just like
that Of Cleveland
Bryan was condemned for supporting
Alton B. Parker on the grounds of party
fealty-
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
MINERS CONSIDER STRIKING
President Mitchell Declines to Ad-
wise as to Policies.
Convention in IndiannpoIiS Vow
Awaiting Action by Com
mfttccN.

indianapolis. March 12-The reconvened
national convention of the United Mine
Workers OF America opened here to-day
with nearly 1000 delegates in attendance.
President John Mitchell presided. and
for the first time in the history OF his
presidency OF the organization. refused
70 make any recommendation as 10 pol
icies. He said that he would retire on
April l and it would be unfair 10 make
any recommendations as to policies when
his successor might be put under a burden
in carrying them out. He said that he
believed the scale committee should con-
slider the whole subject Of wages and OF
policies TO be adopted in respect to en-
forcing demands
After short session the convention
was adjourned until the scale committee
is ready TO report
The committee went into session Al
once. and within a few moments four
separate policies vcy~ under considera-
ton. The first OF these provides that
a scale Of wages be adopted for the
conference with such operators as may
care 10 sign H. The second provides for
wage conferences IN separate districts.
The third for the adoption Of a scale
and refusal 70 meet the operators ex-
eept by competitive fields: and the fourth
for keeping the present scale in force
for thirty days in the hope that settle
ment may be made with the operators.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
FLEET ALL READY
TO OPEN PRACTICE
Continued from Page one.

fleet will proceed to San Francisco for
the grand review Of the cOmbiIed Atlantic
and Pacific fleets there on May s.
The long cruise which was ended yes
terday began on December ls last, when
the battle ship fleet sailed out OF Hamp-
ton Roads Stops were made at Trini-
dad. Rio de JaneirO. Punta Arenas. and
Callao.
A complete survey will be made OF all
the battle ships during their stay at Mag
dalena Bay 10 ascertain what repairs are
necessary before the fleet leaves the Pa
cific Coast. While no official announce
ment has been made on the subject, It IS
understood that the feet will return 10
the Atlantic Ocean by way Of Hawaii,
Manila, and the Suez Canal.
II IS the intention Of the Navy Depart
ment to limit the repairs on the various
battle ships TO a minimum. All the yes
sells IF the feet spent about fifty days in
the navy yards on the Atlantic Coast be-
fore leaving on the long cruise, and il is
thought that nothing but minor repairs
viii be necessary for a year or more
Admiral Evans Will also have an ex-
animation made OF the hulls Of the battle
ships 10 determine whether or not any Of
them will have TO be docked and scraped.
This work viii be done at the docks at
Hunters Point. in San Francisco Bay.
and at Bremerton. on Puget Sound.
After the completion OF the festivities
at san Francisco the feet viii proceed
70 Puget Sound, and probably a squadron
OF the big ships viii visit Seattle.
The plans FOR the trip OF the feet be-
yond San Francisco have not been def
nitely settled. although Il is expected
that they viii be announced in a few
days. The return itinerary or the fleet
after it leaves the Pacific Coast will also
be announced soon
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
PLAN TRUST LAW CHANGES.
Hepburn Is Preparing Bill to BE
Backed by Administration,

Important changes in the Sherman
antitrust law will be proposed in a bill
soon to be introduced. which. It is known
will have the approval Of the administra-
ton
The measure is being framed by Rep
resentatiye Hepburn. chairman of the
Committee on Interstate Commerce. who
introduced a bill recently aimed at stock
gambling on margins.
The new antitrust measure will permit
railroads TO operate traffic associations
and otherwise lC agree upon certain fea-
lures of the conduct of their business.
and it will authorize consultations Of
connecting lines. Il will also except
labor organizations from classification as
combinations in restraint of trade
The measure will provide for publicity
of all facts concerning combinations and
relationship of corporations. aside from
railroads, over which the Commissioner
OF Corporations has jurisdiction.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
FIRST HUGHES men
Republicans of Missouri In
struct for New Yorker.
OPPOSITION IS OvERRIDDEN
Instructions Given by Twelfth Dis
trfct TO Delegates Elected 10 Chi
csgO ConventiOn-EffOrt 10 Defeat
Resolution FaiIs-ThOmas X. Med
ringhaus Indorsed.

st. Louis, March 12.-Resolutions in
structing the delegates 70 the Republican
national convention TO vote for Gov.
Charles E. Hughes. of New York. for
President as long as his name is before
the convention, We're adopted at the
Twelfth district regular Republican con-
vention, held here to-day under the
auspices Of the State Republican COM
mlttee.
They are the first instructions that the
New York candidate has received from
any district In the United States. An at
tempt was made to defeat the Hughes
resolution. but the effort proved of little
effect when the Eastern mans name was
mentioned.
Hughes also was indorsed in the
Eleventh district Republican Congressional
convention here to-day
In the Twelfth district John B. owen
and Charles D. Comfort were elected dele
gates, and Charles A. Day and Gen
Rice alternates. Both OF the delegates
spoke for the resolutions before the con-
vention.
Grant Gillespie and DR.. G. H Wilson
were selected to represented the Eleventh
district, with G. F. II. Diezelhorst and
DR.. W. p. Curtis as alternates. They
were not instructed. A resolution in
dorsing Thomas X. Niedringhaus for
national committeeman was adopted with
enthusiasm.
The Niedringhaus faction, which held
these conventions. has bOlted the recent
Eleventh and Twelfth Congressional dis
trict conventions. which elected national
convention delegates from City Repubn-
can Chairman Howe's faction and in
struCted them for Taft.
IL was reported at the Eleventh dis
trict convention that the Hughes indOrse-
ment was decided upon at a conference
of the Niedringhaus forces at the Hotel
jefferson Wednesday night, at which was
present George l. Genung. OF New York
City, personal representative Of the
Hughes League Of the United States.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
FRAME LIABILITY LAW.
House Committee to Consider Bill
Affecting Railway Employers.

bill proposing the enactment OF an
employers liability act. meeting the con-
stitutiOnal objections raised in a recent
decision Of the United States Supreme
Court on the subject will be reported
by the House Committee on Judiciary.
This statement is made upon the au-
thority OF a member Of the committee.
The Supreme Court declared the en-
plOyers' liability act that was passed
some years ago unconstitutional on the
ground that with the ambiguity OF the
language employed. the law applied. ap-
parently, as well TO intrastate railroads
as to interstate railroads. whereas Con-
gress had no authority TO make enact
ments governing the operations OF rail-
roads within a State.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
BRowNLow'S AID SECURED.
Tennessee Postmaster Faces Charges
Brought by Hale'S Friends.

SPECIAL 10 The Washington Herald.
Bristol. Tenn. March T2-It Is learned
here to-day from an authoritative source
that sensational charges have been pre-
ferredf against Col, z. A Warren, the
Bristol postmaster. and Brownlow's chief
political ally.
The charges are champiened by promi-
nent citizens, and Evans and Hale. Re
publicans. Of this city. This is believed
20 be the result OF the factional fight in
Tennessee. and follows the investigation
by the POst-office Department OF the a.
legged interference Of postmasters in
Hales district in local politics. said 10
have been ordered at Brownlow's in
stance.
The charges against Warren also in
clude meddling with politics. The First
Assistant Postmaster General has or
dered a thorough investigation by disin-
terested inspectors. Warren has nothing
whatever to say on the subject but is
aware that the charges have been
brought against him, and that they in
clude immortality. and involve his per-
sOnal conduct.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
MILLER WOULD BE MAYOR.
HagerstOwn Republicans Nominate
Local Candidate.

oItClal 70 Inc washington Herald
Hagerstown. Nd. March 12-Hagers-
town Republicans, at their Republican
mayorality convention tonight. nomi-
mated City Councilman Ernest W. Miller.
the action of the convention being unani-
nous.
Up to the last minute, some OF the
friends of Former Mayor Abraham c
Strife urged him for the nomination, but
when 1t was found in caucus that Mr.
Strife could not be nominated without
a fight, his friends dropped out OF. the
contest and Joined in making Ar. MilIer-s $
nomination unanimous. Like the Demo-
Gratis at their convention last night. the
Republicans tonight passed a resolution
fayoring the introducing OF natural gas
in Hagerstown under proper restrictions.
Former State Senator Norman p. Scott,
jr.. was chairman and Herbert 3. Cost,
secretary.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
WARMERS FRIENDS BUSY.
Many Meetings Mark Congregational
Campaign I'm Maryland District.

Campaign I'm Maryland District.
Special TO The Washington Herald
Rockville, Nd, March 12.-The move
ment lately inaugurated in this county
having for its object the nomination OF
B. II. Warner for Congress in this dis
triet to succeed Col George A. Pearre.
of Allegany, who is now filing out ten
years Of service in the House of Repre-
sentatives. is spreading throughout the
county.
Large mass meetings are being held
nightly in various parts Of the county
and Mr.. Warner has received formal and
enthusiastic Endorsement at every one so
far held. The meeting held at Masonic
Han, Gaithersburg. In Mr.. Warmers in
terest filed every seat in the hall. which
Is large one. and many were compelled
to stand. Meetings will be held at Mount
Zion tomorrow night. and at the Opera
House here on Saturday night. Meetings
will be continued throughout the various
districts to within a day or two of the
primaries. So far, no organized opposi-
ton 10 Mr.. Warner has shown itself in
the county, but 1t is said by friends OF
Thomas Dawson, who made a bitter fight
on Col. Pearre two years ago, that he
has lately made a compact with Col.
Pearre, and would quietly aid him in an
effort to defeat Mr.. Warner.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
CLEARS THE cOMPL EXON
OVERNIGHT
PimPies, Rash, ErupfiOnS, &c, QuickIy
Eradicated by New skin Remedy.

Since its discovery one year ago. pos
IAN, the Eew skin remedy, has, in its ex-
trAordinary accomplishments, exceeded
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world. 1t has cured thousands of cases
Of eczema and eradicated facial and other
dishgurements 0f years standing. The
terrible itching attending eczema is STOP
ped with the first application. giving
proof OF its curative properties at the
very outset.
In less serious skin affections such as
pimplesp rash, herpes. blackheads, acne,
BARRIERS itch, &c. results show after an
overnight application, only a small guam
tlty being required TO erect u cure. A
muddy or sallow complexion is noticeably
Improved by single application Those
who use poslam for these minor skin
troubles can now avail themselves Of the
special 50-cent package, recently adopted
70 meet such needs. Both the 50-cent
package and the regular 81 Jar may now
be obtained in Washington at Ogram g.
ODonnelFs, and other leading drug
stores.
Samples for experimental purposes may
be had free of charge by writing direct 10
the Emergency Laboratories, 81 West
Twenty-fifth street. New York City
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
DENVER RATE CONSIDERED.
Railroads Expected to Give Rcgu-
lar summer Schedule.

Chicago, March 12-Roads in the West
ern Passenger Association now have be-
fore them the question OF rates for the
Democratic national convention, to be
held in Denver on July z
Managers Of the party appear to think
the roads should give a rate based on l
cent mile in each direction. but the
roads say they cannot afford this. while
the maximum they are allowed to charge
on general business is . cents a mile.
They are considering a proposition.
which has been submitted for their vote,
20 refer the convention managers TO the
summer-tourist rates that have been an
noupced to Colorado common points, and
Whlch VIII be In effect from June / to
September 30 These rates practically are
based on IL cents mile.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
BAY STATE CHANGING.
Taft Sentiment Giving Away to
Hughes Strength.

Salem, Mass, March I2-PoIitieal con-
ditiOns have taken an unexpected turn
in this vicinity.
Six weeks ago. Il was supposed that
only delegates TO the Republican national
convention pledged 20 Taft. would be
elected or thought OF in Salem
Three weeks ago came the announce
ment that a movement had been started
for unpledged delegates, and that f. b.
George. OF Haverhill, and Sidney w.
Winslow. OF Beverly. were 70 be the rep
resentatives Of that faith. In the mean
time. Mr.. George has been claimed as a
Taft man and Mr., Winslow as a Hughes
man. Those who favor a pledged dele
cation said that George was also a
Hughes man.
Now comes another movement, this
time for a straight Hughes delegation.
and meetings have been held with this
end in view.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
Early Taft Supporter.

Former Gov. Frank Fraatz, of Okla
homa. who visited the White House yes
terday. Indignantly denied that s. G. Vic
Ior mao become supporter OF Secretary
Iaft Tor the Presidential nomination. in
order to secure appointment as marshal
OF the eastern district of the new State.
IL mas been reported that Mr. Victor had
switched from Fairbanks to Taft.
Frantz. Victor was for Taft as Ion, 90
as last OctOber''
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
OLD TICKET CAN WIN
Roosevelt and Fairbanks y
Says Hemenway.
THIRD TERM IDEA GROWS
La Toilette and "AIIIesv who Oppose
Tnft Believed 10 BE willing TO
Forget other Interests to Further
Presidents Re-eIectiOn-Indiani
should Have Second Place.

There is only one ticket that can be
elected remarked Senator Hemenway,
of Indiana. TO group of politicians who
were discussing the probable nominees
OF the Chicago convention. THAT is
Roosevelt and Fairbanks"
This statement from the manager Of
Fairbanks boom is believed here to fore
shadow the first step toward booming the
old ticket for denomination, inswhich the
friends OF the Vice President are ex-
pected to take a prominent part
Place Should BE Fairbanks,
1t has been generally conceded among
politicians of the Republican persuasion.
that if the President were renominated,
good manners. as well as good politics,
would dictate the denomination of Fair
banks for Vice President 1t would not
be gracious 10 the Vice President, who
has made an acceptable presiding officer
of the Senate and is popular among the
Senator's, 10 pass him over.
This is the argument of those who in
sst that good form requires the renomi-
nation Of the Vice President on ticket
that viii put Roosevelt forward again
for the first place. AS TO the good poll
tics involved in the denomination OF
Fairbanks. that is covered in the we'll
known fact that he is conservative and
his denomination would salve the wounds
Of the business element that might baIk
at the denomination of the President
Attitude of La Toilette.
The above situation disclosed by Hemen-
ways utterance is only one feature OF
the growth of the third-term idea. A
newspaper in Milwaukee. friendly to Sen
ator La Toilette. has come out the past
week in a double-leaded demand for the
Presidents denomination, and has actual
ly suggested that Senator La Toilette
could make himself popular in Wisconsin
by withdrawing in favor Of the third
term idea.
There is a persistent rumor here that
the Senator will at the proper signal step
aside TO advance the denomination OF
the President. He is not a Taft man.
Several reasons have been put forward
20 account for the lack Of interest the
senior Wisconsin Senator has for the TAFT
candidacy Most plausible Is the cause
that on his visit to Wisconsin last year
the Secretary of War ignored La Toilette
and praised ex-senator Spooner over
much.
But tie fact remains that La Toilette
cannot be made enthusiastic over the
candidacy OF the big Secretary OF War.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
WEATHER CONDITIONS.
L. s. Dept Of Agriculture. Weather Burea,


Washington. Thursday. March L. 1865 D m
Rite observations at Mount Weather to-day az an
altitude Of i63o feet above the sea level disclose
the presence Of a northwest wind with tenrera-
ture Of degrees above zero. as compared with gen
eTalN SOutherly winds and a temperature Of g de
gTccs at the surface
Ram has fallen in North Carolina the Northern
Rocky Mountain region, and IN the North Pacific
Coast States elsewhere the weather has been fair
An area Of high pressure and cold weather has an
peared north Of the DakOtas
Fair weather Is indicated for Friday and Saturitv Y
IN all districts. except in the Lake region and thA
Upper Mississippi Valley where light rain or snow
Is probable Friday. II viii be colder Friday in the
upper and middle portions Of the Mississippi Val
ley the Upper Lake region. and colder weather
VIII prevail Saturday in the Ohio Valley and the
Middle Atlantic States.
The winds along The New England coast win be
fresh northerly, shifting 10 southeasterly on the
Middle Atlantic coast light 20 fresh soutberIy; on
the South Atlantic coast light and variable and on
the Gulf coast light and variable mostly southerv
Steamers departing Friday for European ports will
haze light variable winds and fair weather 20 the
Grand Banks
SPECIAL FORECAST.
Storm warnings are displayed on the Washington
coast
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
IOWA peIegnter for Tnft.

Des Moines, March 1Z.-The Sixth Con-
sressional district convention was held at
Oskaloosa this afternoon. Former Rep
resentative John +. Lacey. of OskaloOsa,
and r. A. McCord. OF Newton. were
elected district delegates. Resolutions
were adopted instructing the delegates
TO vote for Taft
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
AEROPLANE MAKES RECORD.
Alexander Graham BeITs Flying Ma
chine Travels Well

Hammondsport. March I2-The new
aeroplane, Red Wing. Of Prof. Alexander
Graham Bell, few SIS feet. II inches at
an elevation OF from 10 to 20 feet to-day.
A committee of the Aerial Experiment
Association and number OF others were
present The Red Wing is operated by
an eight cylinder gasoline motor. The
distance covered to-day is said to be a
record for the United States.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
VIII Consider Wage Scale.

New York, March 12-The soft coal op-
orators in this city whose eoIIieries are in
the Clearfield district Of Pennsylvania.
which supplies the soft coal 10 the Metro
poiitan district. were notified to-day that
the Clearfield miners will hold a conven-
ton TO consider the question OF wages at
the end OF the month
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
Fremont voters Arc Cue.t.-

Railway. N. J.. March 12-Twenty- one
men, their ages ranging from seventy
three to ninety-three. each of whom voted
for John c. Fremont in 1856. were given
a public reception at the Irving Street
Auditorium here this evening, under the
auspices OF the Railway Republican Club.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
r. IT. warner 4. Indor.ed.

At an informal meeting of the Union
Veterans last evening. in the red parlor
Of the Ebbitt House. testimonials indors-
ing the candidacy of B. II. Warner for
Congressman from the Sixth Maryland
district were unanimously approved.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13

Midnight 81; a M. 4s; a. m, 47;ea as
A. m. IS; 10 a. m. 5s; L noon, IS; D. M. 81.
D. m. s.: .. m 6: D m 81: 10 n M as
Maximum. e6. minimum a.
Relative humidity-S a. m. So; D. m q: n
M. Is. Hours Of sunshine. lis Per cent Of Nossi
bic sunshine 100.
Tcmperature sane date last year-Maximun. a;
minimum, 26.
The Washington herald., 1908-03-13
Burt and Patterson Indo-..d

Messrs. Burt and Patterson were in
dorsed as delegates to the Republican M
tional convention by the negro RenIhIJ-
can voters of the Third district AFT q met
ing held in Market Hail. 1859 MarlSe+
street northwest, last night.