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Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
BRYAN MEN
 WANT TIME They Are Holding Up POp- uliSt Convention
They Threaten to Bolt if a Ticket is Placed in the Field.

St. Louis. April 2.-The Nebraska delegation which is here trying to se cure a postponement of the populist national convention in the interest of Bryan made no progress today Two sessions were held, at the conclusion of which permanent organization had not been effected. The fight is still on and unfinished. The friends of Bryan will continue their efforts when the convention reassembles..
 The first contest came at the after noon session when A M. Walling of David City, Nebraska vigorously pro- tested against the manner in which the members of the committee on ere dentials were chosen. He said that no man had any right to serve on the committee and hold a seat in the con ventiOn unless he could show proper credentials. Walling averred that there were many delegates self appointed and had no credentials from any state or organization. His protest was fruitless and he was voted down.
 The Nebraska delegates are deter mined to bolt if the convention at tempts to place ticket in the field. They claim that they have been as sured of support from other states. and when the time comes the delegates from these states will leave the con- vention with them.
 The business of the entire afternoon consisted of the adoption of the report of the committee on credentials and the report was adopted, Nebraska not voting. nor did it present a minority report. About 300 delegates were pres ent today representing twenty-three states. It was noticeable that all those participating were aged men.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
LIVELY CONVENTION
 IN THE H0OSlfR STAIE
A Ticket Put Into the Field Headed by James E. Watson for Governor

Indianapolis. Ind. April 2.-The re- publican state convention adopted a platform. endorsed Vice President Fairbanks, and instructed thirty state delegates to the national convention to vote for him. and nominated James E. Watson of Nashville; for lieutenant governor. Fremont C. Goodwin of Williamsport; secretary of state. Fred A. Sims of Frankfort. Six nomina- tions were made by exclamation. as the candidates who are present in cumbents were conceded q second term without opposition. The contest for governor was eager. and took five ballots to decide
 Mention of Roosevelt and Fairbanks and the names Of the two United States senators from Indiana and Gov. Hanley brought from the galleries bursts of enthusiasm. The cOnven- tion was the greatest and liveliest ever held in the state.
 The platforp contains a plank writ ten by MT. Fairbanks. insisting upon a revision of the tariff by a special ses- sion Of congress. to be called in No- vember after the fall elections. Other planlts favored child labor laNs: a To- cal option law with the county as the unit favored the economy of public expenditures; especially mentioning the army and navy. favored a modi- fication of the financial system: pledged a complete regulation of cap- italistic combinations in the interest of trade. commerce and the general in- terest of the people, and urged the creation of a bureau Of mines and mining
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
INVITED TO PEACE CONGRESS
The President Invited to Take Part in
 the Birthday Ceremonies

Washington April 2.-Senator Over man of North Carolina. today intro- duced to President Roosevelt. Payne Davy, president of the North Carolina Peace society. who invited the presi- dent to attend and address the. arbitra- . tion peace congress to be held at Washington, N. c. the first week in May, this being the first anniversary of the peace society.
 The president did not signify whether he would be able to attend the congress. but he expressed his approv- al of the program.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
In tine Matter of This COuntry's Proposal
 to Arbitrate American Claims
The Venezuelan Government Refuses and Adds That the United States Would Do Well to Consider the Subject Terminated.

Caracas, March 19-President Cas- tro's official organ. Fl Constitucional. publishes a part of Nenezuela's answer ing the secretary's previous demands for the arbitration of five American claims. These are the words of the Venezuelan minister for foreign affairs 10 Minister Russell: The government of Venezuela refuses for the time be-
 ing to take under consideration the insinuation made in your note because up to now you have not contradicted the notes of this ministry of the dates of July and September 20 last, which treat of the points which have been the subject of discussion in which the
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03

reasons on which this government founded it's negative were perfectly well defined. In view of this, the case in question cannot be considered. The government of Venezuela would see with satisfaction the United States consider the matter terminated, the interested parties always having right of recourse to tribunals of justice of this republic if they deem il con venient'
 The paper goes on to allege that all most five years after the claims in question have been arbitrated the American government comes to de- mand. through it's minister at Caracas. that two of these claims shall be new ly submitted to arbitration.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03

erceding the control by a board of ed- ucatiOn composed of citizens of the district. The bill relating to the set tlement of claims of states on account of the disposition of public lands was again taken up. MT. BacOn's amend ment for the settling of accounts of owners of cotton seized by the govern ment during the civil war. amounting to S5,000.000 was considered. but with out results to either the bill or the amendment. The senate adjourned to MOndav
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
THE SENATE.

Washington. April 2.-The executive session of the senate today was largely consumed by discussion. without the passage of the bill to reorganize the public school system of the District of Columbia by placing it under the con- trOl of d director appointed by the na- tional commissioner of education. sup
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
OKLAHOMA BANK ROBBERY

Muskogee, April ?. - Robbers blew open the safe of the Bank of Mounds. at Mounds, okla. fifty miles west of here. early today and obtained $5400 currency and silver. They escaped after exchanging many shots with citizens who were awakened by the explosion. Posses are in pursuit of the robbers who are making toward MuSkOgee.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
A FATAL CANOE VOYAGE.

Portland. Ore. April "A special from Aberdeen says: Mrs. Melbourne and three children. who started on Sunday in canoe down Quinault riv- CT. upset and two of the children, aged and years. were drowned. Mrs Melbourne and the other child were taken from the water unconscious.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03
TWO MORE CANNON DELEGATES

MacLeansbOro. Ills. April 2-The republican convention of the twenty fourth congressional district was held here today. The delegates to the na- tiOnal convention chosen were instruct ed for Cannon.
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03

same being the college color, a privi- lege no freshman is allowed.
 3. He sat on the steps of the library where no freshies are supposed to sit
Arizona republican., 1908-04-03

leo acres. mostly in alfalfa. all in cul- tivation. Small house. windmill. fine shade. large barn. Price. Sl0O per acre. E. F. Pascoe, l10 North Center Street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
JAMES CHOICE OF DEMOCRATS
FOR NATIONAL GUARDIANSHIP
K entucky Congressman
Goes TO Lincoln at Bry-
ans Request.
Declines to Discuss the Sub
JeCt of Their Con-
ference.

LINCOLN, Neb., July 1.-THE recent
visit here Of ollie James. who came for
a conference with william Jenn ngs
Bryan, at the Iatters request, has
served to strengthen the theory that he
viii be chosen chairman Of the Demo
cratic national committee.
Bryan Is anxious to name 4 man who
has had experience in large business
enterprises. and. in bringing the Ken
tUclcian here. the political sleuths believe
he has given an indication Of his choice.
James came out TO Falrview accom-
panied by J. f. Lamb. Of Indiana. an
other probable candidate for the office.
Both declared they had merely come 20
pay their respects 20 Bryan, but II be-
Ca1-= known that they had been tele-
gyaphed for by the candidate. ard also
..lat Bryan has been in telegraph COM
municatiOn with other leaders Of his
party about the chairmanship-
J. l. Callahan. who was chairman of
the credentials committee at the Denver
convention was with Bryan when Mr..
James and Mr. Lamb came out.
tt is admitted that the committee -
not going to have any toe much money
for disbursement. and its chairman must
be a man Of unusual executive ability
and business sense. I'm order TO overcome
thia drawback
Another visitor TO Fairview was Her
man J. Schulteis. Of Washington. one
Of the labor lawyers employed by the
trade organization TO represent them
at Congressional sessions Nj Schulteis
declared that Bryan will have 30 per
cent Of the organized labor vote OF the
country. and 50 per cent OF . the upor-
ganized labor vote.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
9 BLOWN TO BITS
BY POWDER BLAST
Town Shaken as Car
load of Explosive
Goes Up.

CLEALJM. [. Wash, July with fraz-
ments Of their bodies scattered for half
mile. nine persons are dead here to
Cay through the explosion Of a carload
OF powder at the plant 0f the Moth
western Improvement Company. The
dead are:
George Mead. manager Of the I'm
pr"Vemeut Company; Clifford EcUo--
nels, CLERK; Andrew Grill. clerk. four
miners. and M-s. Peter AIonatt. and her
infant child,
Manager Mead and the clerks from
the compauy's store had gone to tho
powder house 20 aid iu unloading a car
load or the explosive, when a treme1d-
Gus roar shook the whole neighborhood.
People Ia this town. three-quarters OF
a mile away, were thrown from II cir
feet by the force o. the explosion .nd
windows were shutJered for miles
around.
Mrs Mohatt and her infant child
were in tent near the powder house.
when the explosion came Not a vestIge
remains Of the tent or Of their bodies.
They were blown to dust
Muffed cries were heard in the ruiu ;
Of the powder magazine, when hundreds
rushed TO The scene. after the crash.
but they soon died away. and II is not
believed that any Of the victims ara
still alive.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
WEATHER REPORT.

The upper air currents since the
breaking up Of the warm spell have
been unusually active. On Wednesday
the kites at Mt. Weather, Va. broke
away in high winds at an altitude Of
S. 400 feet above sea-leveI. Thursday an
altitude Of over 1900 feet was reached
with brisk northwestery winds and a
temperature Of Is degrees above zero.
At the surface the temperature was 60
degrees
During the last twenty-foUr hours an
area Of local rains has extended from
the States of the Missouri Valley over
the Lake region and northern portion
OF the Ohio Valley. and in localities in
this region the rainfall has been heavy
Temperature has risen generally from
the Mississippi Valley to the Atlantic
coast. and has fallen in the middle and
northern Rocky Mountain districts
During the next thirty-siX hours the
rain area will extend over the Middle
Atlantic States and upper Ohio Valley,
with higher temperature tonight in the
middle Eastern States.
Storm warnings are displayed on
Lakes Erie and Ontario.
Steamers departing today for Euro
pean ports VIII have fresh TO brisk
southwesterly winds and showers to the
Grand Banks.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
Hold Faith in Miller.
Despite Charges Made

Expressing confidence in his ability
and integrity. the directors and stock
holders OF The Rock Creek Auto and
wagon Works have declined 70 foIlo7v
the example set by the First Co-oDera-
tive Building Association in deDosfnr 7
Barton Miller. the treasurer OF both
concerns
The Rock Creek Auto and Wagou
Works stockholders. al a special meet
ing, received the report OF the auditor
appointed 10 go over Mr. AIiIIer's books
and upon the auditors advice that tbev
were absolutely correct. with a slight
difference in favor OF the treasurer IL
was expressed that the sense OF the
meeting was that the company had the
utmost confidence in its treasurer
one OF the stockholders moved thai
they might discharge the treasurer
from further responsibility. but this
met with universal disapprovaI. fl be-
ing stated that the wagon company
proposed 20 retain Mr Miller.
Receiver Ambrose who was a0Do7D+aF
20 take charge OF the affairs OF f6a
First Cooperative Building AsS0Cfa-51r
took no steps in reference 10 that con
Germs affairs today, and no further
search for the books alleged 10 be miss
ing from the Office Of the treasurer was
made
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
BURGLAR WORSTS
WATCHER IN FIGHT
Negro Climbing in Second Story
Window Grabbed by Man,
But Escapes.

James Scott. a watchman employed
at the residence Of Eugene A Byrnes.
a well-known patent attorney. living
at 323S R street northwest, had a des-
perate encounter with a negro burg
lar shortly before Z o'clock last night
The negro, who was a powerful man,
managed to break away. after a strug-
gle lasting several minutes.
Scott. who was sleeping on the first
floor. was awakened by an unusual
noise on the veranda in the rear Of the
second story. The next moment there
was crash Of glass. Hurriedly dress
ing. Scott rushed upstairs Going TO the
back room, the watchman saw a negro
climbing through a window
Scott grabbed the man just as he en-
tered. The negro, taken by surprise
and evidently thinking no one was oc-
cupying the residence during the sum
mer, showed fight. The robber broke
Scott's hold, climbed out Of the window,
and jumped from the porch.
The police Of the Seventh precinct
were notified OF the attempted rob
hery, and several officers were sent to
the house No trace was found of the
The negro is described as very tall
and roughly dressed. He wore a gair
of ragged trousers. blue jumper, ana
a straw hat.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
Old Leaders AHgered
By Rise of Young Men

The old politicians IN Washington.
with the glory Of many campaign fights
upon them. are more than vexed at the
call being given young men in TIE choice
Of leaders for the approaching Presi-
Dental contest. It's awful, they think
The probability Of the selection Of OIL
lie James, the big Kentucky Congress
man. to manage the campaign for VIII
liam Jennings Bryan. has added 20 their
irritation over the selection Of Frank h
Hitchcock. as chairman Of the Repuoii-
can national committee. Old men DO not
have q. chance these days, they say.
They point out that James is but little
more than a kid" The truth IS that
ne would be the youngest campaign
manager ever selected by a big political
Marty. He is only thIrty-seven years old.
but due TO the uncertainty Of Demo
cratic victory in Kentucky, he has had
a finger in nearly every political cam
paign in that State since he appeared
an the scene. and during the last few
ProsTdantfal contests he has made a
ranutatiou for himself IN a subordinate
capacity.
They enlist their followers In their
bahv6ood in the Blue Grass state, ana
the result is the production or d pre-
cocIous politician, when the SUBJECT can
stand the strain. s-.--..
Friends OF James are fond OF referring
70 his congressional career He Is
ssry-iup his third term, and at the last
Election a Republican could not be tound
to nm against him. As result he had
M Oo0 ma iorftv out OF 1900 votes cast
eoroe . OO0 voting for the Prohibition can
5idate Incidentally, IL is noted that
Ta-,es has never been a drawing card
among the PrOhibitionists. although the
EyentIIclxian has grasped every oppor-
tunitv in Congress 70 talk for pro-
The briIIlancy of James is pointed out
nv his rapid rise from page IN the
TfenfuclIv Legislature in the session Of
1881 to his present position. IN that
year Fen Johnson was speaker OF the
house Yet James had been IN Con-
eress for two sessions before Johnson
rose TO the height Of commanding q
seat in the lower House OF the national
law-making body.
LANES won attention as one of the
celebrated contest for governor OF the
State of Kentucky, just before MS
aseassination at the state house
Hitchcock Is several years older than
lanes. vet Hitchcock, at torty-one, IS
oo1Inted a young man. They are Op-
nOsfte tvpes. Calm, reserved, and not
The least taIkative. Hitchcock stands
ont i'm contrast with the fuss and
feathers. radicalism, and talkativeness
of the KentuCxian- But the latter has
been able 70 deliver the goods quite
as successfully as the Republican chair
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
DISASTROUS FIRE
SWEEPS GREENWICH
Business Section of Pretty Con-
necicut City Completely
Wiped Out.

GREENWICH. Conn, July 1.-THE
most disastrous fire that ever visited
Greenwich is raging IN the business sec
tion OF Tie city.
Ehe postOfhcc, telephone headquarters.
and several large business buildings. ara
on fire, and there seems little hone IF
saving them. The flremen are devot-
ing all their energy to condning the
IRE within its present area. and have
abandoned hope Of saving any Of the
burning buildings.
The fire started soon after II O'Clock
in the telephone building. and in a short
time every telephone in the city was out
Of commission. The fire alarm system
also was wrecked. and there was some
delay in getting all the local fire ap-
Paratus on the scene.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
STABBED IN THEATER
DURING MELODRAMA
Real Tragedy Between Acts of
The Moonshiner's Daughter"
Production
PRODUCTION.

CHICAGO, July I7.-Actual murder
was committed last night in the AIham-
bra Theater. the scene Of hundreds of
thrilling melodrapas. John Fitch was
stabbed to death, and his wife. Mary.
was wounded, by John Henry Long and
his brother Oscar.
Fitch and his wife had occupied seats
near where the Long brothers were sit
ting in the balcony. Oscar Long began
TO talk with his brother while the second
act Of The Moonshiner's Daughter
was in progress. Mrs. Fitch turned 10
the brothers and asked them to desist
from talking They refused. and Fitch
stated from his seat to ask Policeman
WoOdson to quiet them. The Long
brothers followed him into the corridor
Mrs. Fitch also followed
As they passed through the swinging
doors one Of the Long brothers stabbed
Fitch, and the other attacked Mrs.
Fitch, who tried to defend her hus-
band.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
QUEBEC GREETS
LORD ROBERTS

QUEBEC, July 17.-Field Marshal Lord
Roberts, Of Kandahr, his daughter. and
the Duke Of Norfolk. landed here today
from the Empress Of Ireland 10 take
part in the tercensensry celebration.
-Bobs'' was welcomed and escorted 10
the citadel by General otter and a 1e-
tachment Of the royal Canadian artil-
lery.
Several Of the notable guests W. viii
be at the celebration lauSeI before
Lord Roberts and the duke Ano1r
them were the Earl OF Runfurlv reDre-
senting New Zealand: George Wolfe a
descendant Of General Wolf. and TIE
Honorable Cecil Arthur Murray. A. p
a descendant OF General Murray.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
WAITING TO HEAR
OF AUTO ACCIDENT
Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. Preston
Burch Are Somewhat
Alarmed.

Friends Of Mr. and Mrs Preston II.
BUrch, Of SIS East Capitol street. who
so narrowly escaped death yesterday
in New York when their runabout was
struck by trolley car, are anxiously
awaiting word from the couple
IT is believed that Mr. and Mrs B1lrch
were not seriously hurt IN the COLI
sion. or word would have Leen imme-
diately telegraphed-
The accident occurred at Sheepshezd
Bay Mr.. and Mrs. Burch wcle crossing
the car tracks in a light automobile.
when an approaching car struck the
vehicle, Overturning il, and throwing the
occupants TO the road Late reports
from New York state that neither Mr..
Burch nor his wife was seriously hurt.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
Once Vice President of
Building Association and
Business Man.
ROBBED ESTATE,
IS CHARGE MADE
Bench Warrants Issued for Alleged
Theft Of S6,937 From George
Hill, Jr., Property.

Henry P. Gilbert, a vveU-known busi-
ness man OF Georgetown. ana a director
II Lle E1rst Cooperative Building As
soclstion. was today indicted By the
grand jury charged with the embezzle-
ment Of $3.50, which he held In trust ss
executor OF the estate OF the late George
nm, IT. and was taken into custody
Lnls afternoon BY Detectives HelIan and
Grant. OF the District Attorneys Office
he IS now endeavoring 70 secure
bond Gilbert vas taken into custody
on a bench warrant issued by Justice
Anderson.
II is alleged that after selling proD-
erty worth 5000 for the esfs7e 80
paying or the debts he had IS es7 10 -
divided between Mrs Mary Il Vvfr+a--
daughter Of George FilI. II ard g.
Hlll, his son This IS the money which
II IS alleged he embezzIed
Ten Years IN Courts.
The settlement Of the Hill estate szs
been in the courts for nearly II, vas-z
but IL vas not until the last session ~
INC Supreme Court that an order v-ss
secured or1er1ng the sale Of The rr1--
cry 70 pay the bills and 6ivide rhs ~.
esus among the heirs. Counsel for -hs
- - = N-1lll N1lll mo tne equity court 10 com
Pel Iii9erJ 70 make an accounring- F,-7T
IS alleged, could get no Satisfaction
from him
a rule 70 SHOW cause was fss-a1
against nm, but Gilbert did nor anrza-
n court, and the matter being ezpIs5r1e-l
- Cnlef Justice Clabau-h. before v-I7r--
me case was brought. he said the cs-s
vas too serious a one for .c0n-eDn- r--
cee1lnSs, and advised counsel ~ --L-o
lhe matter 10 the District Atrornay T0-
presentation u the grand jury
Engaged as Contractor.
Gilbert is about sixty-five wears OF
age, and vas al one time one Of the
foremost business men In Georee+ou-n.
he had dealt in real estate quite ex-
tensively, but OF late has been IN me
contracting business AT one time. too,
he Vas in the hardware 5usiress.
be had been a vice president OF the
First COOPERATIVE Building Asso-la-
ton Tor many years, and IL was sorue-
WHAT OF surprise when he was de-
posed as vice president AT the meeting
June 4 last, AT which time ] Ps-r077
Miller. the accused ecretary-trea sr1rs-
was also dropped Although the y-f~s
presidency was taken away from him.
ne vas stil retained on the board Of
directors
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
TRADES UNIONIST
DECLRED SOLVENT

Justice Anderson today dismissed the
petition for dissolution of the Trades
Unionist Publishing Company, PUBLISH
ers of the official labor organ in Wash
ington, on representation of it's officers
that they were financially Solvent
The company is now able to meet all
demands, and the petition states that IN
is stronger now tnan before the action
was taken
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
LEECH PROMOTES
C. P. O. EMPLOYEES

Public Printer Leech today assigned
Benjamin F. Constantine 10 the fore
manship OF the Treasury division of
the Government Printing Office. vice
Edward Z. C-lhOOn, who is made q
Jacket writer IN the main offce "a the
same salary, 5000 per annum.
Mr. Constantine was foreman of the
Treasury division before his promotion
to the position Of superintendent of
manufacture by Public Printer St;uings.
a position Of which he was reliered a
few weeks ago. He receives 2,eOO per
annum-
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
Decision TO Abandon Eng
liSh Scoring System
Helps America.
PROTEST FILED
IN lUG-OF-WAR
Secretary Sullivan Still of Opinion
That Yankees Will
Win Out.
Afternoon Program

Ten-mile walk
Throwing the javelin.
1o0-meters swimming event.
TUg-of-war.
Fancy diving Csemi-hn4Is).
Steeplechase race.
Bicycle pursuit race
100-meCers swimming finals.
Gymnastics exhibition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-07-17
Baltimore and Ohio Excursion-

s. 90 to Frederick, Keedysvilie Cfcr An
ti1i and, Hagerstown and return. SpeciaI
train leaves Union Station a. m, sun
day, July 19-Advt.