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The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26
Standard Bearers Selected by Republican National Conve
ton to Lead Party in Coming Conflict
Marked by Tumultuous Outbursts
Platform Declares for Revision of Tariff Currency Reform
Modification Of lnjunctions, Postal Savings Banks
and Control of Trusts.

low and above the billowing sea Of
humanity, restless after hours Of wait
ing and stirred from one emotion to
another, was in fever Of expectancy
for the eliminating vote. The favor
lite sons of other states had been
named, save Knox and La Toilette,
and now on the roll cali came Ohio.
AS the Buckeye state was reached the
tall, gaunt form of Theodore E. Bur.
ton, with studentlike face and severe
black, clerical garb, advanced to the
platform to nominate Ohio's candi-
date. He spoke fervently, with the
singing voice of an evangelist, which
went ringing through the great build.
ing.
Taft Legions Break Loose.
The close Of his speech was the sig.
nal for loosening the long pent-up
feeling of the Taft legions. Instantly
the Ohio delegates were on their feet,
other Taft states following, while the
convention hosts, in gallery and on
floor broke into mad demonstrations:
Taft, Taft, w. H. Taft" came in a
roar from the Ohioans.
All semblance of order had been
abandoned and the delegates arena
was a maelstrom of gesticulating men.
Tired Voices Die Down.
The band was tnaudible, mere
whisper above the deafening volume
of sound. For ten, fifteen, then twen-
ty minutes, this uproar continued.
It was a repetition of the scene of
Wednesday when the name of Roose-
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26

welt threw the convention into a fren-
~; repeated in intensity and almost
in duration. But there is a limit to
the physical resources of throat and
lungs; relays had not been establish
ed, and at last the tired voices died
down to a hoarse shout and at last
subsidized.
Do It Again for La Toilette.
It was late in the afternoon before
the convention, now literally swelter-
ing with the intense heat, weary after
nearly seven hours of continuous ses-
sion, reached the end of the food Of
eloquence, and the decks were at last
cleared for the eliminating act. But
no, just as the last swell Of oratory,
the seconding speech for La Toilette.
had died away, like cyclone from a
clear sky burst La Toilette demon
stration which swept the convention
from its very bearings. It was the
same deafening wave Of sound that
had greeted Roosevelt Wednesday
and Taft little while before, intense
and maddening and with the vital ring
Of genuine enthusiasm. It seemed as
though Wisconsin had suddenly PEG.
pied every foot Of the galleries. The
delegates sat calm and waiting ex.
cept the frantic Wisconsins, but the
convention for the time being was In
the possession Of the galleries. III
Another One for Roosevelt.
Now a singular Transformation oc.
c,lrro6-prad,a11u tho whlrlUfnIa lvnnr
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26
WILLIAM HOWARD TAFT OF OHIO.

while the minority report, rejecting
the views of the supporters Of sena-
tor La Toilette, was presented by
Congressman Cooper of Wisconsin.
The platform was adopted by an over
whelming vote, after many separate
planks in the Wisconsin plan had
been buried under adverse votes.
PIanks Of the Platform.
The following are the more impor-
tant features of the platform:
Revision Of the tariff by special ses-
sion Of congress Immediately follow
ing Inauguration Of next president.
Development Of permanent currency
system to meet needs Of nation.
Establishment Of postal savings
Is favored.
More perfect control Of trusts by
government and greater publicity In
their affairs. ..
Federal supervision over stock and
bond issues Of railroads and provision
that railways make inoftensive tramc
agreements. .1 IS
Rules OF procedure In federal courts
with respect to injunctions should be
more accurately defined, and no In
junction. or temporary restraining or
der, should be issued without notice,
except where irreparable injury would
result from delay, IN which case q
speedy hearing should be granted. "A (
Free rural mail delivery and good
roads favored. mi
Movement for conservation Of natu-
rM resources II indorsed. II
Vigorous protection Or American
citizens abroad II commended. &, \
Extension % foreign commercs. ri.
81 Endorsement ma sxtSnsle of Givtl
sSerxices Inv.
NsfcAaut marine should 81 revived
and stigs off nation upon ths 800
S9s
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26
JAMES scHooLcRAFT SHERMAN OF NEW YORK.

Roosevelt as 1.-The best abused and
most popular man in the United
States to-day" The mention of the
presidents name started whirlwind
of enthusiasm which ragged for forty
five minutes. Several times Senator
Lodge attempted to quiet the tumult,
but at last gave, it up and the frenzied
enthusiasts were allowed to wear
themselves out. At the end of three
quarters of an hour Senator Lodge
was able to resume and conclude his
address. The report Of the commit
tee on credentials was then adopted,
and after brief debate the Burke
resolution to cut down the representa-
ton in convention was lost. The
convention then adjourned until 10
O'clock Thursday morning.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26
TAFT AND SHERMAN ARE
CHOSEN BY REPUBLICANS

the galleries In full control, Chairman
Lodge decided upon heroic action in
order again to make the convention
master Of its affairs. He ordered the
roll call OF state to begin for the vote
on president.
7o2 Votes Tor TAFT.
A hush Of expectancy hung over the
assembly as the call proceeded. Hasty
summaries showed that Taft was far
in advance. When New York was
reached the Taft column totaled 427.
Ohio carried the Taft total to 511, or
twenty more than enough to nominate.
Still the call went on until the final
result was announced by Chairman
Lodge: ri
For Theodore Roosevelt, 8 votes;
for Joseph B. Foraker of Ohio. 16
votes; for Charles w. Fairbanks Of
Indiana, 40 votes; for Joseph G. Can.
non Of Illinois, 81 votes; for Robert
M. La Toilette Of Wisconsin, Is votes:
for Charles e. Hughes of New York,
GO votes; for Philander G. Knox Of
Pennsylvania, 6s votes, and William
H. Taft of Ohio, 702 votes"
A great shout went up as Lodge
concluded his announcement, and
with one accord the cohorts of Cannon
and Knox and Hughes and the other
heroes Joined in common tribute TO
for the candidate Of the party.
Make It Unanimous,
Gen. Stewart L. Woodford, for Gov,
Hughes. leaping upon a chair, moved
to make the nomination of Taft unani.
nous; Senator Penrose, for Knox, and
Boutell, for Cannon, and Henry of
Georgia for Foraker, and Cochems of
Wisconsin, for La Toilette, seconded
the movement for a unanimous vote
for the candidate. The vote was Civ
en- with ringing cheers.
EARLY in the day the battle over the
platform had occupied the close at
tention of delegates and spectators.
The platform as framed by the com.
mittee on resolutions was read by its
chairman, Senator Hopkins of Illinois,
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26
TAFT NAMED FOR PRESIDENT.

Taft on the first ballot; Taft by 702
votes; Taft by the unanimous choice
Of the convention.
Such is the record Of the culminat-
ing day Of the Republican national
convention Of 1908, effected amid
scenes of tumultuous enthusiasm and
after a nerve-racking, continuous ses-
sion lasting nearly eight hours. With
the candidate for president named
and the platform enunciated, there re-
mains only the nomination Of the vice
president to complete this momentods
work. Last night the whole city was
given over to wild exultation in honor
Of the new candidate whose name
goes echoing through the country.
4 Favorits sons: Named.
The picture within the walls Of the
vast amphitheater q the presidential
candidate was named yesterday VS.
4 one truly ErandiOse "a 10 magnitude
e front and % the rixht and left, b.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26
Personal.

John D. Rockefeller has gone to his
country residence at Cleveland, where
he will spend the summer
Frank c. Bangs, the we'll known ira.
gedian, died at Atlantic City, N. j.,
after an illness Of several months He
was seventy-fve years of age and re-
tird from the stage year ago.
Miss Helen Heron Taft, daughter
of Secretary Taft, has won the Penn.
sylvania scholarship for the best en-:
trance examination to Bryn Mawr
college, the value of which is $500.
Louis Eppinger, manager of the
Grand hotel in San Francisco, and
one of the best known hotel men on
the Pacific coast and in the Orient
died at Yokohama, aged seventy-seven
years.
Rear Admiral Robley D. Evans has
gone to Lake Mohonk, where he will
spend the summer. The admiral said
he was feeling fairly we'll and EXPECT.
ed to fully regain his health within a
few weeks.
Col. A. c. Matthews, first controller
of the treasury under President Harri.
sons administration in 1889, and at
one time prominent in state and ma.
tional politics, died at Pittsfeld, Ill.,
He held the Office of supervisor of in.
ternal revenue for Illinois, Wisconsin
and Michigan.
Blind Tom," famous negro must,
clan, marvel of three generations of
playgoers, is dead in Hoboken, N. j.,
where he has been living for years in
retirement and subsisting on charity,
Thomas Virgins is the name given in
the burial certificate, but the surname
was one which the famous pianist had
adopted.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26
s Attitude " the administra is IL.
gard g Philippines. Porto Rico, Cuba.
and Panama canal 10 upheld.
I nQdal Justice for al men, regardless
1of Erace or color, Is demanded. a; 5.3.

and Panama canal 10 upheld. VI 81
Equal Justice for all men,: regardless
5of arace or color. 10 demanded. "
SHERMAN FOR VICE PRESIDENT.
The convention concluded It's work
i Friday with the nomination Of James.
81. Sherman Of New York for vice
president, amid a final roar Of tumult-
uols demonstration.
From the outset It was distinctly
9 Sherman crowd Among the early
arrivals on the floor was Speak
er Cannon. only the day before can.
didate for president, but yesterday
here as pillar OF strength in the
Sherman movement. The widespread
affection for the old warhorse Of the
party was shown by the crowds Of
delegates surging about him to grasp
his hand and bid him welcome.
The preliminaries were brief, and
at 1880 the nominating speeches for
vice president began with a limit Of
ten minutes to each speaker. On the
call of states Delaware yielded to New
York and Former Lieutenant Govern.
or Timothy L. Woodruff of New York
mounted the platform for glowing
speech placing in nomination sher.
man as New York's choice for the
vice presidency. Now came sur
prise, as the venerable Cannon, with
his Lincolnlike visage and shaggy
beard, emerged from the Illinois dele
cation and stepping to the platform
was yielded unanimous consent tc Sec
ond the nomination of Sherman.
From the outbursts of enthusiasm
which greeted every mention of Sher-
mans name it was plain that the
mind Of the convention had been
made up and that the decision was
only to be recorded. But for mo.
ment there was halt in the Sherman
movement, as Senator Lodge, leaving
the presiding officers chair, advanced
to nominate Gov. Guild of Massachu-
sets for the vice presidency. The
senator's voice was strained with the
exertions of recent days, but he spoke
eloquently and forcibly for the Massa-
chusetts candidate. Michigan, through
Charles T. Osborne, added her voice
for Guild, and New Jersey brought
forward her favorite son in speech
by Thomas N. McCarter nominating
Former Governor Murphy of New Jer.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1908-06-26

Tic asuOoSAAPSAOA SOAACAIOI WHO mas
been in the field for q short time has
been withdrawn temporarily until
more favorable time for his work is
had, which is expected to be In
month or two after the crop prospects
are more definitely defined. The loca-
ton Of the college is yet undecided,
but It 10 safe to say that no location
win be made until there is practically
a unanimous opinion Of those intrust-
ed with this important work. When
the college Is once located there is no
doubt OF the success Of the institution
from an educational standpoint, as the
united efforts Of influential agencies
and sponsors will be directed to build
ing up q strong institution Of that
kind IN the state.
~ 60 ,ts d
As q state, North Dakota has set
tied up more rapidly In the last ten
years than any other Northwestern
state, consid ering It's area and surface
characteristics. The state west Of. the
center line was spract ically unoccupied
at the beginning Of the last movement
E to get emigration from other states.
h a. Larabea, near lfcHenry. Mr..
! Carl Westerland was boiling. lard ana
turpen tine over q stove when the st1ne
sexpio Ned. setting hers ciothinx "a IRE.
ssehe spslng into = tank Is watsr md
pa serious barns n e I. 55
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
Tho aasOot

Reed. by last boat 100 new records for Electric Piano. All up-to-dste classical music.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR PATENT
U.s. Land Ofice. Juneau. Alaska,

March, II, lgU5' NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, that Mrs. Paul Kabler. resident of Juneau, AlaSkh, the legal assignee of NRttle k. StarbOard' ben cRclary under section 2308, Revised statutes Of the United States, granting additional lands to soldiers and sailors who served In the army or navy during the war or the re- bclllOn. has applied to enter the lands em- braced in U. .. survey No. O9O, more partlcu- larly described as follows:
 Beginning at Cor. No. l, north or halncs Mission on the west side of ChilkOOt Inlet, stone marked S-69O-COr i whence U. ;. l.. M, No 8 bears .. l3 deg. go min w. 3l.l9 chains distant: thence W. 20 chains to Cor. NO,2 a stone marked S-B9O-COr.-2; thence North 10 chains to Cor No, 8. Q .stone marked S-49O- Cor 8; thence East 70 chains 10 Cor. No. 4, stone marked S.69O-COr. (; thence South 10 chains to Cor No. 1, the place of beginning, Magnetic variation at all corners 90 dcg' " min. East.
 Any and all persons claiming adversely any portion Of the above described tract are re- guircd to file with the Register and Receiver of tho United States Land Ohice. nc Juneau, Alaska, their adverse claim thereto, under oath. during the period of publication, or within thirty days thereafter. or they will be barred by the provisions of the statute,
 JOHN w. DUDLEY.
 Register, IT IS HEREBY ORDERED that tho fore going notice be published for the statutory period in the SSagway Alaskan. Q daily news paper printed at Skagway, Alaska,
 JOHN W, DUDLEY,
 Register,
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
A Weuasrfal Instrapsnt

You should drop into the Mascot aud hear the music. The electric piano has Mandolin attachment equal to a whole Oclette of Mandolin attachments with 8 string of uew airs.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
WILL NUT SWING
 JUST YET
(sy United Prsas.)

Boise, May "A reprieVe has been granted Harry Orchard until July2
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07

The best dining room, the best hotel ac commodstions, the most comfort at the Fifth Avenue
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
FINAL ARRANGEMENTS COMPLETE
 FOR THE ALTAR SOCIETY BAZAAR

All who are donating refreshments for the altar society bazaar are re- ques,ed to send them to the hall Satur- day morning. Music for the bazaar is to be furnished by Messrs. Snow, Orapes, Miller, and Miss Kennedy Mr. Snow will sing. The lunch will be served from 3 o'clock on during the entire evening. ItshOuld not be for gotten that prizes go with the lunch.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07

Don't be bashful. Get the Bull Dog cigar at Tony Dotero's. I'm
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
BETTER PREPARED THAN EYER

Having put in @ steam boiler and other machinery we are better pre- pared thun ever to do first-class work on short notice. 5-23.tf Skagway Laundry
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
That's All.

That's All. When skies are gray And joys away And sorrows by you sit, When grim despair And Cur,dug care Your presence never quit, When hot and cold Your head You hold Don't let your courage drip, But buck up strong And Jog along You've only got the grip.
 Either Will Do lt. "I have some cOrHng laugh prOdut CTS here" "WhichT" "What do you mean?' "Real jokes or real money"
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
The Fifth Avenue hotel has unlimited acc omodations. Steam heat and every thing modern
Eight MaadOlius in One

At the Mascot there is the most won- deriul musical instrument ever brought to Skagwsy. IL has a quality Of eigh- MaDdolips in one with Piano accom- paniment. There is @ string of eight new airs. It makes full evenings entertainment.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
ENGLISH BEAT
 BACK INDIANS
Csy United Press.J

London, May 7-Advices received from India are to the effect that Kitch' ener's troops have had several engage meuts with natives, and that the na. tiyes have been driven back with great losses. GauIrg guns were used with great effect.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
THE PORTLAND HOUSE IS OPEN T0 THE
 PUBLIC

Good warm rooms, 25c to Sl. Baths 25c Porcelain Tubs. Friends and strangers made welcome. Fifth ave-. opposite Canadian bank.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07

Subscribe for The Alaskan.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
CANNON SEES
 WHERE HE Is AT
tBy United Prsss.)

Washington, May Ut is announced as almost certain that Speaker Cannon will quit the presidential race, aud 1t is believed, iu that case, that others will follow, leaving the field practically free to Taft.
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
CHOICE POULTRY AND PRODUCE
We make a speciality oi live and dress ed poultry aud premium butter.
 FTye-Bruhu Co. If
WANTED

Good reliable girl to work in Tele- phone office, none under IS need apply. Call at managers office besween2 and 5 o'clock. M-6-3t
The daily Alaskan., 1908-05-07
THIS ONE MAY
 GO THROUGH
(By United Press.)

Washington, May 7-The senate judiciary committee has promised favorable action on the bill providing for appeals from Aloskan courts to be heard at either Portland, San Francisco or Seattle as the court may direct.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-11-13
.SEC'Y ROOT IS
Being PRAISED
Leading New York Club In.
dOrses Him for United
States Senator

New York, Nov. 12.--The el2 lyon
of Secretary of State Root as u.
$. senator to succeed Senator Plat
was adverted to in resolution adopt
ed by the Union League club at q
meeting held tonight. The resolu-
ton was offered by Joseph H.
Choate, and seconded by General
Horace Porter.
The resolution indorsing Secre-
tary Root declares it desirable and
necessary that New York should be
represented ini the senate by a man
able and willing to assert its Just
authority, to defend its interests,
and maintain its dignity" allude to
Mr.. Roots unquestioned fitness for
the position, and ''the universal re-
lation of the great and unselfish
services which he has rendered to
the country as secretary Of state
and secretary Of war, and concluded:
If the people Of this state desire
to- be thus represented, they have
only to declare their wishes
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-11-13
.CHINkIROYALIY
ON Death BEDS
Empress D!Lo'WIalger and Elm.
perOf Said to Be
Beyond Hope Y.

Pekin, Nov. 12.-Dowager Empress
Tzu-Hsu is dangerously i'll and small
hopes are entertained for her recov-
cry. One report says that she has
during the night, but this was Of
ficially denied today. The dowager
empress is seventy years old and has
been in feeble health for several
years. Her illness raises a crisis on
account of the probable fatal sickness
of the emperor Knang Hsu, and the
question Of the successorship is be-
ing discussed through the whole Chi
nese officialdom. T.. !.
The emperor of China has been
suffering for the last ten days from
an intestinal disorder, attended also
by more or less fever. The govern
ment and the members of the i'm
perial family are alarmed over his
condition. as i.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-11-13
Castro Prepares to
Re|pu|se the Dutch
Big Guns Are Mounted AROUND HarbOrs TO Prevent Land
ing Being Made From Warships...Al Business Is
PaFalIized and Staple Goods Are Being CGFneFed by
Venezuelan Spectators

" Caracas, Nov. with the placing
in position last week of mountain
artillery at various strategic posi-
tions about LaGuayra, SO as to pre-
vent any attempted landing from
Hollands warships, if they should
come to venture with hostile intent,
President Castro has now complet-
ed his preparations for the defense
of Venezuela's principal seaport and
gateway to Caracas. ~. d. -..f
Not only has the Venezuelan army
and navy made preparations for a
blockade, but also the merchants of
both LaGuayra and Caracas. Yes
terday all Of the salt at LaGuayra
was purchased by a prominent poll
tician and the entire stock of the
flour mill was acquired by influen-
tial interests. Unusually large i'm
portations of rice and other proyis-
ions have been received from Europe
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-11-13

Three White Men Are Try.
ing to Struggle Them Into
the Country When Their
Boat Is Wrecked on the
BreakWater

Buffalo, N. Y, Nov. IA motor
boat carrying ten Cinnamon and three
white men was wrecked on the break
wall, off the foot of Michigan street,
early today. Six of the Cinnamon
were drowned or dashed to death
against the wall. The four survivors
were rescued by the crew of a police
boat. ~
The three white men escaped and
the federal authorities and local detec-
tive force are securing the city en-
tdeavoring to round up the men sus-
pected of being engaged in smuggling
Cinnamon into this country from Can
ada.
At first it was supposed the white
men persisted, but from one of the
surviving Cinnamon it was learned
that they succeeded in clambering
over the slippery rocks and fed, lsav-
ing the Cinnamon to their fate.
Mock Quong, one of the rescued
Cinnamon who speaks fairly good
English, told the immigration inspec-
tor that the ten Cinnamon left Toron-
to a week ago and had been lodged in
barn on the Canadian side of the
lake opposite Buffalo, waiting a favor
able opportunity to make a landing in
the United States. Last night they
were taken to the lake by three white
men and placed in a motorboat. They
had been on the water about half an
hour when the water became rough
and the wreck occurred.
Bismarck daily tribune. [volume] (Bismarck, Dakota [N.D.]) 1881-1916, 1908-11-13
BASEBALL WAR
IS NOT over
Association and Eastern Lea.
que People Cut Loose
From Natl Assn

Chicago, ILL.,, Nov. IL. The warning
factions of organized baseball parted
today with victory perched on neither
banner
pat" Powers, president of the East
ern league, and Joe O'Brien, presi-
dent Of the American association, who
bolted the meeting of the National
association Of professional baseball
clubs yesterday, departed on early
trains.
The socalled regulars Of the other
and more numerous leagues belong
ing to the National Organization, held
a brief session and adjourned without
date to hold their next meeting at
Memphis, Tenn, probably early in the
new year.
Garry Hermann, president of the
National commission was unable to
respond to a telegram from the two
other members of the committee to
come to Chicago, and Mr.. Pulliam
accordingly took train for Cincin-
natl tonight.
a. survey Of the deserted field show.
ed that while the disputed issues may
still be adjusted, the method by which
this may be brought about is obscure,
both sides having taken what they
term an unalterable stand, and unless
one Of them weakens, students OF
i baseball politics declare there is a
likelihood OF another major, or near
major. league combination consisting
ofsthe boiling leagues.