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Watertown weekly leader. [volume] (Watertown, Jefferson County, Wis.) 1906-1908, 1908-06-26
Slow in Assembling.

The committee was slow in assembling
and it was nearly 1870 o'clock before
sufficient members had arrived to begin
work. Over two hundred persons, most
Iy delegates, crowded the assembly
room, caucusing in small groups and dis
cussing the result of the convention and
the probable action Of the meeting of the
national committee.
After about twenty members had en-
tered the room, Charles L. Taft, brother
of the secretary, appeared and sent word
by the sergeant-at-arms that he wished
to see former Gov. Herrick. The COVER
nor Immediately came out and Mr.. Taft
conferred with him for a short time In a
few minutes Henry w. Taft was sent
for. The men had been together but a
short time when Charles 2. Taft left
the building and boarded a car for up
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
GIRLS STRANGE STORY
Thrown Into Ocean Hangs to Rope
TIL Rescued-Says She Was
In Water Nine Hours.

New York. July 27-The police of
Soyth Brooklyn are diligently investi-
eating remarkable story told by is.
year old Amelia Steckel, Of No G65
SiXtyfifth street, who was found un.
conscious at a. m. today, clingiug
to q rope at the side of pile driver,
anchored about 100 feet off the foot
of tiftieth street She said she had
been in the water nine hours.
Her hands clutched the rope so con
vulsively that they could not be
locgened. so the rope was cut off and
rope and girl were taken to the Nor
woGian hospital. whore her grip was
fnaify released. but not until after
she had been restored to conscious
ness.
According to the Young woman
she was seized at a lonely spot in
BAY Ridge at y. m Saturday by two
men. whom she described as Italians
gagged carried out into the bay IN
row boat. and there illtreated and
then flung overheard at about 10 p.
m. She swan for shore. but was
exhausted by the time she reached
tn" pile driver. and had irst strength
enough left to grasp a rope. after
which she became unconscious and
remembered no more until she woke
mp 10 the hospital
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
DETROIT RACE
SEASON OPENS
GRAND CIRCUIT INAUGURAL
MARKED BY GOOC STUNT
BY JACK LEYBURN.
CREATED NEW RECORD
For Geidings in New Two Heat Free
For-All-Trot-Time Was 2:o4l4
Conditions For Opening
We're Perfect.

Detroit, Mich, July 27.--The Grand
Circuit inaugural at the state fan
grounds this afternoCn, had for a fea
ture In the new two heat race, a rec
ord fer geldings, when Jack Leyburn
won the free-foral-trot in 2:05ts aud
2:04H. The conditions for the orening
of the meeting were perfect
In the first heat Jack Leyburn was
leadinE comfortable when Margaret
O. came up with "A rush; but the
gelding rallied and wen the heat Next
time Margaret did not do so we'll and
0ro was second, but Jack Leyburn
Went the mile alone out in front
the performance all the more
creiitable.
2;25 trot $1,000 televen starters)-
Zonialta 2-l-l-1; Brace Gird,e, 1.4.4-5;
Ward. G-2-2-2. Time 2;081s.
2;1S pace, $1,000 -four startersl
Brownell 3-2.l11; Kcndig. 1-1-2,3-2;
Pcuder, j., 2.3-S.2-2 Time, 2:1fB.
Froeforalltrot, $1,5oO tforr start
ers. tTwo in threcD Jack Leyburn,
II; Margaret O., 23; ORC. 1l2 Tire.
2;0tH
zoo pace, $1,000. Nine starters.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
WIFE ADVISED
A CONFESSION
WAN SAYS HE COMMITTED m,,,
Der IN GRAND CHAM. n,
49, ,..a%sELF UP ro NAs..
shyille. Tenn. July 81.

Nashville, Tenn. July 27-.
lice are puzzled over the case ofa.
Young man who gives sis name as r.
f. Merchant. and who approached
patrolman Sunday morning with the
reuuest that he be locked up for the
double crime of murder and robbery.
According to his story he formerly
lived in Grand Chain, H.. where be
says his sister was wronged by man
named James Andrews He claims to
have shot Andrews IN cold blood and
Immediately afterward robbed his
.entloyer. the American Express com.
|pany Of about $500. after which he
fled From that day TO this be
says my life has been hell. My
wife. who left for Salt Lake City this
morning. advised me to give myself
up. | can not stand 1t any longer
After locking the man up the po-
lice wired the chief of police at
Grand Chain, H., and received the
following answer
No charge that | know of
Merchant. however, who Is appar
entity perfectly sane insists that he
Iis murderer aud robber and with
tears streaming down his face ad
here's to the minutest details OF his
story of the crime. Sine coming here
recently Merchant mas been some
thing OF a high roller and ready
suender
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
PAID
TO OLD GLORY
BRYAN PRINCIPAL SPEAKER AT
FLAG RAISING IN OMAHA
YESTERDAY.
SAFETY CT REPUBLIC
Lies in Idea Of Local SeifGovernmcn
and National Sovercignty--This
is Presented in Stars and
Stripes.

Omaha, Neb,, July 27--Bryan was
the principal speaker at flag raising
here today. He was enthusiastically
received. His speech was mostly of
local application. In closing he pai'l
a tribute to the flag.
In that flag" he said. is presented
that idea of government which com.
bines national sovereignty with the
preservation of local self.goyernment,
the greatest idea of government that
has been presented since the original
idea OF self-government was enuncia.
ted, that Idea of sonarate communi
ties, independent IN their local affairs
and yet united In matters of national
inheritance; that idea Is the safety OF
Il republic
There is no area of territory too
large for republic like that
Preserve the idea of the state TAX.
Ing care of its domestic affairs and the
United States acting together and you
can spread the idea indefinitely, but
without these two ideas both pre-
served, the great republic is impos.
'slhle."
Bryan tonight was admitted 10 the
mysteries of the Knights of Aksarben.
an order composed OF business men
IN oamha and Nebraska. a large
number of Lincoln business niau
Icanc to on-..a 10 visit and witness
"a .a--.sriation
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
CONVENTION OF THE
INDEPENDENCE PARTY
OPENS WITH A ROAR

duct Of a party whose sole purpose is
to stand pat and whose sole desire Is
to stay cut.
The Democratic patfrom, he admit
ted contains some good and origina,
things, but the original things are no
good aud the good things are not orig
inal. 1t was built by political jack
davis who feathered their nests with
the pIumes Of others without under
of their Significance or inten-
tion as to their performance
1T is The habitation of a hermit crab
which has no shell of its own and in
yides the first convenient one without
regard to property or propriety.
Bryan Killed Fatted Calf.
Its platform, too, is one Of recon
ailiation and retraction. atonement anr
apology, harmony and hypocrisy, for
in compliance with a former compact,
Parker has pronounced peace, Bill!
Bailey has poured Standard Oil upon
The troubled waters and Bryan has
killed, not only the fatted calf, but
the goose that laid the golden egg.
No man can serve two masters,
and no man can cOnciliate the cor
licting elements of the Democratic
party, He who tries must serve one
and deceive the other; must make
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
MACEDONIAN QUESTION
Comes Up in House OF Commons
Grey Thinks Situation Has
Changed For Best.

London, July 27.--The Macedonian
question was raised In the Commons
tonight.
Sir Edward Grey. secretary of fer
Bign affairs, sal dthe situation had
changed suddenly aud greatly In the
last few DAYS. as If Turkey herself,
was going to improve the whole gov
ernment and the country TO benet
MhsseIman and Christian alike.
II was better he said that the
Macedonian question should thus b.
settled by the Turks themselves. than
that partial reforms should be press
cd upon the reluctant aud obstructive
authorities
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
NJ 'CARREN APPEAL
IS BEING HEARD
DECISION MAY DETERMINE POW
Err OF STATE CONVENTION TO
SET ASIDE RECORDED RE
SUIT OF PRIMARIES.

New York, July 27.--The Justices
of the Appellate Division of the SIT
preme Court In Brooklyn began spe
cial sitting today to pass upon an ap.
peal by the McCarren Democratic or,
Ganization from the decision of JUS
tice Kelly in the matter of the appoint
mcnt of election inspectors.
While the case has particularly to
do with the Democratic factional fight
in Kings County the decision of the
court will be more far reaching, as
it will settle the question of whether
the state convention of a political
party has the power to set aside the
recorded results of primary elections
The MurphyConners combination
which ruled the state convention, un
seated McCarren delegates from ten
Kings County districts, although the
board Of elections had certified to
their election When the board of
because of the conventions
actions, refused to accept list of IN.
spoctors to serve In the coming pri
mary and general elections submitted
by the McCarren faction, Senator Nc.
Carren applied to Justice Kelly for
writ of mandamus directing the board
to accept his list In denying the mo.
tion, Justice Kelly held that under
the law the state convention was the
Judge Of regularity.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
TWO MEN ARE FOUND
WITH THEIR THROATt CUT

peme City Mich. July 27tGreat
excitement was caused here tonight
by the report that well known resi-
dent named Thomas Dickinson and
another man. known only by the name
of Mike. were found Eitb their
throatr cut. 2o miles from this city
on the bank of Mauistee river Dick.
inson Is said to have been missing
two weeks.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
CZAR RECEIVES FALLIERlEs.

Reval, July 27--A gala dinner was
served tonight on board the imperial
yacht STANDARD IN honor of President
Fallieries. of France During the din
ner the French and Russian shins
~erc brilliantly Illuminated. The
speeches of the emperor and Fallie-
ries were of most friendly char
acter.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
IMPORTANT CONFERENCE
To Be Held by Bonaparte and Others
On Course TO Pursue Regarding
Standard Oil.

Lenox, Mass, July 21--An import
ant conference, presumably regarding
the new action to be taken by the de
partment of Justice in Standard Oil
cases is TO he gin here tomorrow
Attorney General Chas Bonaparte
has arranged to have Frank Il. Kel
logg, of Minnesota. who conducted the
former prosecution. and number of
officials of the department of Justice
in Washington. come TO Leuox for a
discussion cf the situation
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28

enthusiastic cheering and with It's
members showing every sign of 10y
atty to their new standard of political
faith, the first national convention OF
the independence Party was opened
tonight In Orchestra Hall.
Delegates Enter.
The main floor OF the hall was filled
with delegates. The gallaries were
crowded with a throng which entered
heartily into the spirit of the proceed,
ings and throughout the night ap,
plauded vigorously whatever met their
approval. few minutes after eight
the delegates trooped into the hall,
New York heading the column; the
delegates from the Empire State hOre
a white banner bearing the words I'm
dependence Party between the
words being an evenly balanced scale
signifying exact justice to all,
cheered Each Other,
Other delegations carried the ma
tional colors and they waved them
back and forth in greeting as they
found their allotted positions in the
hall. New York cheered every other
delegation, and the other delegations
cheered New York, then cheered each
other, and then themselves, until the
hall rang again and again. The dem
onstration lasted about fifteen min,
utes and continued for some time after
the delegates were in their seats.
Then entrance of George w McCas
KERN, whom the Illinois delegates are
supporting for the gubernatorial nomi-
nation. was a signal for cheers" for
the next governor of Illinois"
This outburst had scarcely subsided
when the arrival of Hearst started a
delirious demonstration
Demonstration For Hearst
The hall was in an uproar as he
mounted the steps leading to the plat.
form. He took no notice of the dem
onstration by after remaining on the
rostrum about three minutes in consul
tation, with the secretary of the con
vention, descended in to the body of
the hall, taking a seat with the New
York delegation His action was 4
signal for renewed cheering, and the
delegates shouting Hearst, Hearstu'
Immediately started on a parade
around the hall, chanting continuously
the name of the New York editor. The
parade continued several minutes be
fore quiet was restored.
Conventionopens.
Milton w. Howard of Alabama
took the gavel and introduced Chas
A. Walsh, of Iowa, secretary of the
provisional national committee. who
read the call for the convention. Faith
er O'CaIlahan. of Chicago, delivered
the invocation.
Howard then announced the names
of the temporary officers of the con
vention. His mention of the name Of
Hearst was received with a thrust of
applause and Hearst. when he mount
ed the rostrum. was given an uproar
ing welcome When quiet was re
stored he began his address as tenn
porary chairman of the convention.
speaking as follows.
Hearst's Speech.
This is the first national conven
tion of the Independence Party, and
whether it shall prove historical
event CT merely a passing political
incident depends upon the wisdom and
crate and act. | believe we will do
a service to our fellow citizens second
only TO the inestimable service rend-
cred By the founders of this govern
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
DIES FROM AsPHYXtATGoN.

Chicago. July 27-Robert 5. Erad
ley. secretary Of the Transcentinental
Freight bureau was found dead in his
gas-filled room by Bis wife today
Bradley was suffering from a can
cefous growth in the throat. but
BIS death vas accidental or
seIf inflicted is not known.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28

public pretense to the people and pri-
vate compact with the trusts
Urged Clear Platform.
He urged that the platform of the
new party be made so clear and sim
cere that every one will have con
fidence in the party's intentions and
that men be nominated. whose lives
and deeds are a guarantee of the gen
uineness of their attitude, and i
pledge of the sincerity of our profes
sion"
Convention Adjourns.
Reuben B. Lyon, of New York. was
called to the chair and directed the
secretary to read the membership of
the various committees, There were
no contests for seats and the business
before the committees. except that on
resolutions. is expected to he largely
perfunctory.
After an address by C. A. Windle
of Chicago. the convention adjourned
until tomorrow afternoon.
After the adjournment of the cen
veDtion the rules committee met and
adopted rule limiting speeches to
FIVE minutes.
The resolutions subcommittee on
tered Immediately upon consideration
of the platform. II Is not expected
that a report will be made to the full
committee before noon tomorrow.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
As Temporary Chairman of Convention He DeIiv-
ers Speech Teeming With Criticisms of
Opposing Political Parties and
Great MonopoIies -Denounc-
es Bryan and Others

ment, if we shall found a party which
will remain unfailingIy faithful to the
cause of the plain people. as to the
! principles of the declaration of indie
! pendence, and to the fundamental Am.
erican ideas of liberty, equality, and
opportunity for all
New Party Needed.
II believe that If any party is neces-
sary in this country to preserve the
government as our fore fathers fran.
ed it, new party is necessary; if any
party Is necessary to promote pro.
gress and prosperity, to encourage the
honest business man, and protect the
honest working man, a new party is
necessary; if any party is necessary
to represent the typical citizens, to
constitute the people in their struggles
with tyrannical monopolies which con.
stitute trusts, a new party is neces
sary.
Scores Other Parties.
"The Republican party he said, "is
the avowed hand maiden of the trusts
1t scorns those who would rescue it.
repudiates those who would reform II,
and gloIies brazenly in it's profitable
infamy.
The Democratic party is merely en-
vious of it's sordid sisters il-gotteu
finery. 1t upbraids her at one eIec
I, fgc. uf hn
THE Republican leaders are the
political attorneys of the trusts; the
representatives In public life of those
giant corporations which have supe"
ceded the people in this republic as
the service of power and the seat of
authority
A "FaIstaff's" Army.
"The Democratic vanguard is R FaI
staffs' army. II is led by a knight
errant in motley array of modified
professions and compromised prin-
ciples, of altered opinions and re-
tracted statements"
Hearst here mentioned Sullivan,
Hopkins. Murphy, Taggart, Mcclellan,
Ryan, eBlmont, Bailey and Williams,
describing them as officers of the
Democrats vanguard, and designating
them in uncomplmentary terms.
Assuming that Bryan himself is all
his most ardent admirers claim him to
be, still a man is known by the com
pany he keeps, and no decent Demo
Gratis can tolerate his companions.
Boodlers and Bravos.
NO honest citizen can let down the
band of booders and braves. No pru-
dent citizen will support a combina
ton to which Taggart supplies can
didate. and Parker platform for
which Ryan will pay the freight, and
the people pay the penalty.
He urged his party to take liberal
stand toward legitimate business en-
terprises, but to distinguish between
legislative business concern anil
those criminal concerns which plum
der protection.
1T is the legitimate and proper
function of the government to pro
note conditions that will increase
aud bring about just distribution of
wealth: that will secure increased
profits for honest business men and
insure a fair division of profits for
honest workingmen." He urged his
party to be intelligently and courage
'ously constructive, not merely obstruc.
tive like the Republican party. nor de
'structive ike the Democratic party.
Platform Says Nothing.
THE Republican platform. he de
clared. Gays nothing, and means
nothing, and it is obviously the pro
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
LEAVES 100000 ESTATE.

shelbyville. H.. July PIT. +.
Dove, aged SO. an attorney, and
prominently identified with the
Democratic politics of Southern Illi-
nois is dead He leaves an estate
valued at sl000, ,010.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
DISASTROUS FIRE IN MINE.

Calumet. Mich. July 27.--A fire to
nieht in the Tamarack Jr branch Of
tn, Osceola Consolidated niue,
caused a loss of $4,000 The fire did
not reach the underground workings
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
ARTILLERY ON LONG TRAMP,

st Paul. July Battery c, United
states field artillery, left Fort Snelt
ing today on a march of 227 miles TO
Alton. Iowa. where the battery VIII
take train for Fort Riley. Kansas
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
PRINCE GIVES RECEPTION.

Crehec. July 27.--Tcnigbt rec7p-
tion was given AT the citadel by the
Prince Of Wales, assisted by Lori an !
Lady Grey. the guests including "
President and Mrs. Fairbanks an
American army and naval Officers en-
duty here.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
POLICE INTERFERED.

New York. July 27.-The six round
bout between Billy papke western
middleweight. AMI Sailor" Burke. OF
New York. set for tonight did not
tsEe, owing to police interference.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28
klmsRoueH wITHoRAWs.

Danville, ILL.,. July 27.--Judge E. r
e. Kimbrough tonight announced his
withdrawal as Democratic candidate
Tor for governor Of Illinois.
The Cairo bulletin., 1908-07-28

1.-TWO in three) COpa de Oro. Ii;
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2;0t4.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-10-02
The Modern Pharmacy
BRENNAN g. DAVIS BLOCK

At a special meeting of the schoo
board, held Tuesday night the special
tax levy for independent district was
fixed at If mills. This istwo mills less
than last years levy.
Thos. Enos returned yesterday from
Grow creek, where he had been assist
ing Will and Hebe Drane in dipping
ls, 600 head of sheep with Cloroleum
dip, which Mr.. Enos sells.
Jacob and Fred Monia of Guide
Rock, Neb., visited the past week with
their cousins, Fred and Ed Grunig
The gentlemen are well-to-do farmers
and report that their crops this yea
are abundant ind prices for all product
are good.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-10-02
TEXTS FROM BROTHER pIckEY

Some folks say de worl' roun'-some
say fiat, but ef II des do de squar
thing by me I'll be satisfied.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-10-02

Dave Bagley of Granger, Wyo, was
visiting in Montpelier Thursday Mr.
Bagley is merchant in Granger and
formerly lived in Montpelier.
Blankets-In wool or cotton. Come
and let us talk over the blanket ques-
ton. FL. b. Whitman,
Miss Gertrude Mcclure sprained her
ankle badly Saturday, while out horse
back riding. The horse slipped and
fell, throwing her and causing the
Injury.
Wanted, Organize for Fraternal
society in and around Montpelier.
Experience unnecessary. Good con-
tracts for men or women Write Chas.
w. Dempster, Pocatello.
II. F. Otte, the popular manager of
Ritter Bros. Drug Co. has returned from
trip east. He went to Omaha and
other points in the middle west on his
trip.
G. e Hawver returned this wee
from trip through Montana, where he
was attending to business Mr.. Haw.
yer says he will now be in Montpelier
for some time.
dad" Bryan, veterinary surge on,
calls promptly attended to in any part
of the county; phone No. 8. 80
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-10-02

Strange dat folks what wuz BON fer
trouble can't hear Joy singing halleIS.a
IN The highway!-Atlanta ConGtitu.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-10-02

Pete Olsen and J. H Stoner were
down from Cckeville the early part of
the week. They spent some time in
Montpelier looking after business
matters here then attended the Paris
fair.
Nose Lewis has decorated the show
win low in his store with his fl II line f
ladies ready to wear garments. The
showing made is most attractive and
would do credit to much larger plao e
than Montpelier.
Walter Hoge, land attorney, Contest
cases carefully attended to before U. s.
/ Commissioner, and register and reciev-
er at Blackfoot. All kinds of land bust
ness attended TO with care and dispatch.
Office at court house in Paris.
Mrs. F. Fl. Spencer and son arrived
in Montpelier Tuesday from Caldwell.
Mrs. Spencer wishes TO buy home
and locate in Montpelier. She says
that the altitude here agrees with her
health better than Caldwell.
W. F. Owen received an order this
week for car load of lime at Idaho
Falls. Mr.. Owen is turning out a fine
grade of lime and by constant and
persistent effort Ia establishing q mar
4 k t for it all over southeastern Idaho.
| Jas. Hansen has accepted the manage
ment of the Leverich u Burrell ranch
at Georgetown. He moved out last
week and will make his home there
now. Mr.. Hansen is a thoroughly
/ practical man in that line and will
handle the affairs of the ranch in good
shape
The Rice Caesar Musical Company
of New York gave two entertainments
here Monday and Tuesday nights. They
enjoyed good patronage both nights
and their entertainment was far above
the average. Mr.. Rice, as singer, car
not be praised too highly. His tone is
good and his command almost per-
feet.
Chas. Harris returned Wednesday
morning from trip into the Wood
River country where he went to looi
after his land interests there He visit
. ed Shoshone and Alberta while away
He says that the affairs of the Wood
River Irrigation country are now in
good shape and that the country il
making rapid progress.
Some extensive repairs are beinG
made on the Electric Light plant q
Paris. The constant wearing away O.
the hill around the dam fills up the be-
of the creek until the dam does no
have the desired effect. This is beini
cleaned out and the power has been OF
} during the day time most of the week
Joel L Priest, industrial agent TO
| the o. S. L. was a visitor in Montpelie
: Thursday. Mr. Priest says that it
astonishing the number OF inquire
] that his Office is receiving regardin
Idaho. He is of the opinion that Idah
9 is receiving a great deal of favorabl
q comment in different parts of tn
;. | United States now. He also states tbs
8 the Joint rate on coal between the Ri
r Grande and o. s. l.. will go into effet
s Oct. 80, and after that time the Uta
coal can be shipped into Idaho.
Montpelier examiner. [volume] (Montpelier, Idaho) 1895-1937, 1908-10-02

"I'll be a soul sister 20 yOn." 40 der
affinity set to her brudder In dis
grace.