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Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

sold Ter in the nnion army and IN the
regular army after the close Of the civil
war. He had filled with honor and
credit, numerous positions of response
bility and trust. Patriot, citizen, law.
yer, pionesr, gentleman, republican and
me mber of congress, his death is dis
tinct loss to the state, and his memory
will be cherished by wide circle of
approaching friends
With the reading of the resolution
Mr.. Grace moved its adoption and it
was adopted by rising vote of the
convention.
Chas. FL. Burke moved that the con-
ventlon proceed to the nomination of
four presidential electors, and the fol-
lowing gentlemen were placed in nomi,
nation
John T.. Browne, of Brown county;
c. IA. Lien, of Roberts county; j. f.
Schroeder, of Pennington county; Gott-
| lieb, of Hutchinson county.
The resolutions committee reported
through its chairman, w. S. Glass and
they were read and most heartily re-
ceived by the convention. One of the
new features of the platform is the re-
moval of the tariff on all articles that
manufactured or controlled by trust
or monopoly.
| Chas. H. Burke presented a resolu
ton concerning the vacancy in con
gress caused by the death Of Col. Will
liam H. Parker, and moved that the
convention endorse Hon. e. We MAJ
tin of Deadwood, as the successor tx
the place, and that he be declared the
nominee as the candidate for the spe-
cial election that will he called by the
governor. Mr. Burkes resolutions wal
l.aceived with much applause from al
parts of the house, and he earnestly re
quested the adoption of the same. L
was seconded from many parts of thu
house, and was carried unanimously.
Mr.. Martin was called for but he de
clined to make anything of speech
he said, for the reason that there wa
an agreement that all speeches of tn
convention should be eliminated, blu
he expressed his sincere thanks for thu
honor that was conferred upon him.
4 The convention was brought to Z,
close by ex Governor Elrod making
motion to adjourn, which was carried
! At the close of the convention tn
members Of tie state central commit
tee were called into session along wit
the candidates.
4 At the meeting of the candidate
on the ticket of w. G. Cook was re
elected as chairman of the committee
/ The delegates to the convention fee
| that the party has been brought clos
or together at this time than in tn
| previous three years, and that ther
will be a solid front presented durin,
| the campaign and on election day.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

Az the late meeting Of the insurgent
leaders at Huron, they decided to take
up Martin as the man they will advo-
cate To fill the vacancy caused by the
death Of Congressman Parker. While
admitting that under the provisions Of
the primary, that Burke, with the high
90 vote Of any Of the congressional
didates, Is the logical choice to fill
the yacaacy, they AZ the same time take
mp n artin9 az their choice OF account 81
his5location Ia the Black Hills. which
49, also the location Of Congressman
Parker. This II the program which
pushed at Mitchell, Tuesday, and
Ind The backing Of the insurgent wing
of the party The stalwarts will moi
oblect 70 either Of their man being se
looted.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16
A MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY.
The Capitol Furniture Store is the
Place.


race
The furniture business is one Of the
most Important branches of trade in
Pierre, owing to the fact that many
families are constantly moving to this
metropolis. Among the furniture in
this state carry a better nor more
complete stock than the Capital
Furniture Store, and all are pleased
with the prices at which it is sold.
Are polite and painstaking with all
who visit their store, and on this &C
count they are becoming popular with
those who are looking for house fur
nishing goods. They sell on the closest
possible margins, and as a. conse-
quence many who have recently loca-
ed in the city are surprised to find
!. that the price Of furniture and house
furnishings carried by this store is no
higher than. in their former home.
There salesroom is sox1oo feet in size
land the. stock includes a choice selec-
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

Samuel Gompers, president of the
American Federation Of Labor and
the head Of 5000, oOovoters of organic
ed labor affiliated with the federation,
will support William j Bryan in the
coming campaign. Gompers support
was promised to the ticket but ne
specifically denied any present inten-
ton of taking the stump in the com
ing campaign.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16
Once Prominent Man Dead.

] N. Greene, formerly republican
national committeeman, the foremost
citizen Of Chamberlain, was found
dead in his bed at his home in
Chamberlain yesterday lie attend
ed the republican state contention at
Mitchell on Tues day and rettil ed pom
reaching home, apparently in usual
disease IS thUug mt TO
have been the cause Of Ids death.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16
The receipts of the department. OF

The receipts of the department OF
the secretary of state for the biennial
period ending June 80 were 1876 Is.
The receipts the biennial period ending
June 80, 1906 we're $56,27698. The re-
ceipts during the financial furry OF
last year showed decided falling off
not being up to the corresponding
months OF the proceeding year, mol
near the corresponding months of this
year.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16
Political platforms are either Sc

Political platforms are either Sc
datiye or stimulant, depending upon
the relations to government the respec
tive parties occupy. II party is il 1t
administers the sedative; if out, the
istimulant. When the party that is out
gets in it changes the treatment and
uses soothing syrup, while the ousted
one resorts to ginger. inexperienced
and unsophisticated voters may read
the Chicago and Denver platforms with
this chunk of wisdom from the ex-
perienced on the side.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

The state of Missouri closed its fiscal
year with balance of 4 cents in its
general fund. The state treasurer found
no difficulty in showing the entire
amount.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16
If Bryan stands no show of election

If Bryan stands no show of election
because he was nominated on Friday
sunny Jim" Sherman must be
defeated, too. And if Sherman is de-
feated on that issue Taft must go by
the board, also, for they will be Slam
ese twins in the electoral college, II,
Tom Watson takes any stock in the
Friday, superstition, he should cheer up.
Sioux City journal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

1t pledges and oratory are sutlient to
win a campaign the Denver conven.
ton has demonstrated that the demo-
Gratis are dangerous. Sioux City Jour
nal.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

The easiest explanation of the flood
in Salt Creek is that it is preparing to
receive the political fleet expected to
cruise upNit winding way next No
vember.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska
for president and John W. Kern of
Indiana for vice president are the
nominees of the Democratic national
convention for the campaign of 1908.
Pierre weekly free press. (Pierre, S.D.) 1889-19??, 1908-07-16

The campaign uniform and helmet
concerns are already sending out their
circular. They do not seem to realize
that campaign methods have also been
changing since the days of the torch
light parade.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
IDAEO'S S VOTE WILL BE
HEAVIEST IN HISTORY.

BOISE. Ida, Nov Registration
indicates that the vote in Idaho will
exceed $4,000. and be the heaviest IN
the history of the state. The normal
Republican plurality is 10000, and
Chairman O'Ne;l OF the Republican
state committee claims Taft's plurality
viii reach that figure lie places the
plurality OF James II. Brady, Repuh.
lican nominee for governor, a. $4,000.
John +. Nugent, Democratic state
chairman. predicts the success Of the
national and state tickets OF that party
by 10000 Indications are that the
vote for several OF the state offices, in
Guiding governor, viii he close. The
legislature is also in doubt. The chief
local issues are the direct primary and
local option, the Democrats champion.
ing the former and Republicans the lat
ter. The political situation was coiu-
pEcated TODAY by the practical with
drawal of the Independence League
ticket. c. G. Fuller, Independence state
chairman, announced that he would sup.
port the Democratic state and national
tickets, and E, w. Johnson. nominee for
governor, stated that he would vote for
Taft and Brady.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
OPENING BIDS FOR NEW
SUBMARINE TORPEDO BOATS

WASHINGTON, Nov. Bids were
opened at The navy department sor the
construction OF eight submarine torpedo
boats. for which Congress has appro-
priated $500 600 There were three bid
ders-the Electric Boat company of
Quincy. Mass; the Lake Torpedo Boat
company. Bath. Me, and the American
laurent company Of Philadelphia. The
Electric Boat company bid for both boats
OF 435 tons displacement from Sils. 900
10 SliI.0oo. according to the class and
number of boats built on the Atlantic
coast. For constructing the same boats
on The Poetic coast their prices range
from $4,000 TO si6i 600 For boat OF
3li tons displacement their price ranges
from 100000 to $4,000 and for the
sRWa boats constructed ON Tho Pacific
coast, IRON s3SS 900 TO S403. 900.
The Lake Torpedo Boat company bid
on boats OF 5lS tons displacement from
$4S5.o0o 10 100000. the same boats built
on the Pacific being from stS2 900 TO
$500, 900, on vessels OF $40 tons displace-
mcnt the price was from S3S2, 500 TO $40.
600 built on The Atlantic. and from $425.-
900 70 $I35.000 built on the Pacihc coast
The bid OF the American laurent
company was for one or two boats of
435 tons displacement. al $4,000,
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
LITTLE INTEREST IN
CALIFORNIA CAMPAIGN

SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. with the
close OF an apothetic campaign on last
Saturday. the state chairmcn of the two
leading parties gave ont their estimates
OF California s vote tomorrow. The Re
publican claim was -, 600 plurality tor
ity for Bryan. These estimates are stlll
adhered 10 the might before the bat
tie" California voters will cast thoir
ballots for president. congressman, a SUI
premc court Justice and legislature.
which viii be called upon TO choose
successor To senator Perkins, The state
Is admittedly Republican. but the Dem
ocratS hope To break tho solid Rcpub-
llcan delegation 10 congress by the cleo
tlon OF two representatives nnd also 20
strengthen their representation I'm The
legislature. though not sufficiently 10 con-
troll that body. \ proposition 80 move
the state capital from Sacramento 20
Berkeley and a constitutional amendment
providing for direct primaries are the
leading state tissues the voters win pass
upon.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
DENIES THAT HARTMAN
Is BACKING NEW CONCERN

NEW YORK. Nov. Patrick Calhoun,
president OF the United Railways OF San
Francisco, commenting on advertisements
appearing In San Francisco, Ina which the
announcement is made OF the formation
OF syndicate OF New York capitalists 70
finance the new street railway corpora .
tion Tor which @ franchise Is being sought,
declared tonight that In so far as shc
mention OF @. w Hartman and John
u. Lindsay as bacltors OF tho new COM
pany was concerned. the advertisements
We're misleading and unjusuEed.
sonCi assurance OF Alr. Hartman that he
is 90 no way connected with the new
company. As for Mr.. Lindsay. his part
ner, former District Attorney Delaney
Nicoll is, according 20 Mr.. Calhoun, au-
thority for the statement that he has no
interest, actual or IN prospect, In the
corporation In question.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
MINNESOTA IS PLACED
IN DOUBTFUL, CLASS

ST. PAUL. Nov Both parties iu
Minnesota are confident
Chairman Brown ~ the Republican
committee declined 10 give out an cSti-
mate as To how many votes ! =. Jacob
son would lead Governor johnson. lie
Snid Republicans We're confident or Sc
curing six out 60 nine congressional dis
tricts OF the state,
Sta'r Charr~nen Day Of the Democratic
committee s0ii.
Ncen majority Will be reduced more
than one-half in the state. We Will
elect two. and possibly three, Demo
cratic congressman. Governor Johnson
win have a majority I'm the nsiGhhor-
hood Of %. 600 and is sure OF election"
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
STRENGTH
~ MONTANA EVIDENT

BUTTE. Nov Tho evening OF the
election IN Montana finds the chairmcn
OF the Democratic and Republican pay.
ties both making confident predictions
or their respective national and state
tickets.
Probably the most significant feature
81 the eleventh hour sentiment Is the
greatly reduced estimate state Repub
iican Chairman .. NJ. Lanstrum makes
for the ma ioritv for his party. Last
Thursday Chairman Lansyrum claimed
that Montana would give Taft and Ed
ward Donlan for governor and the bal
ance Of the state ticket m5lorities
ranging from 5000 10 10000. Today
Mr. Lanstrum s estimate places a piu
rality for Taft and Sherman at not less
than 20O0. with 5000 for Donian.
State Democratic Chairman ". b..
George : estimate tonight is that Mon
taua will give Bryan Il popular major
itr Of at least 10000 and a majority Of
COCO for the state ticket. The result Of
election hinges upon Butte, Silver Bow
county, the Democratic stronghold Of
the state In this county Democrats
count upon enough votes 90 defeat the
normally Republican counties of Mon
taEa.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
BOTH PARTIES CLAIM
TO HAVE COLORADO

DENVER, Colo. Nov AT Demo
cratic state headquarters 1900 Is given
as the probable plurality IN Colorado foy
Bryan and the Democratic state ticket
Republican leaders give the same fig
ures as their estimate OF the plurality
for Taft and their state candidates. Both
parties lay claim 10 the three congress-
men and the legislature which will elect
United States senator.
The supreme court refused today To
appoint watchers at the polls in Huer-
fano and Las Anmas counties. where
the Democrats assert the Republicans
intend TO return fraudulent ma jorl(ies
and number OF Democratic candidates.
including John J. Shafroth. nominee for
governor. viii personally watch the cleo
ton in those counties.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
REPUBLICANS HAVE
LEAD IN WASHINGTON.

SEATTLE, Wash. Nov. 2.-The eve
OF election finds both the Republican
and Democratic parties confident of sue.
cess in the state of Washington. a
careful poll by counties has caused the
Republicans to predict that the state
will go at least 10000 for Taft. The
Democrats expect TO carry the state by
at least 1900. The Democrats declare
they viii elect Goodyear TO Congress
instead Of Poindexter.
The illness Of Samuel c. Cosprove.
Republican nominee for governor. the
Democrats say, means the election of
John Pattison.
The state of Washington in 1903
gave Roosevelt 10l,5l0 votes. Parker
s,09S and Debts 10,023. The vote this
year will be between $4,000 and 200.
600.
The returns throughout the state will
be late as the polls in the municipalities
open at 8 O'Clock in the morning and
close at g ut night. In the country pre.
cincts the polls open at and close at O.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
IS WATCHING
MORE DOUBTFUL STATES,

PORTLAND. Nov. with their in.
teycst centCred far moro on the result
in the doubtful states of the East than
on Oregon. the voters of this state
await tomorrow. Great interest is OK
pressed in the size of the Socialist vote
in Oregon DehS secured 7lGi votes
four years ago and estimates on tomor-
row s results range from 10000 20 l5.-
600. There is n total registration of
about $4,000 in she state and the gen
ernl estimate is that there will bc about
l15,00o votes polled if the weather is
fair. The predictions arc for bad
weather throughout the entire state, As
to how these votes Will bc distributed
the conservative and generally accepted
estimate il 10000 for Taft, $4,000 FOR
BRYAN, 10000 for Debs. 5000 for Chain
aud 1850 for Hisgen. Pleasant weather
would tend TO increase tho Republican
plurality.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
Willard Brevities.
Special 20 The Tribune.

"P'tlhI 20 ! ne Tribune.
WILLARD. Nov. Lyman Nells. one
OF Willdrt'8 Oldest and most popular cit
lZcus, died NJ his home Yesterday. Mr.
WCis had been sick FOR over week
Tho cause Of death w1g heart trouble
lie was II years old and leaves wife
who Is &c. with five living children
Ills son. George J. Wells was the first
white child born I'M this county. Mr.
Wells, with his father and mother
moved 70 Willard i0 1851. and he had
resided her" ever since. Funeral scry-
Ices have not been arranged as yct
Miss Lille BragGer daughter of Mr
and Mrs. Manual BraEFcr. died az their
homo yesterday. Tho deceased was l.
years old, and tho cause Of her death
was typhoid fever Funeral services
will be held az . o'clock today
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
REPUBLICANS SATISFIED
IN NEW YORK STATE

NEW YORK. Nov. 2.-''From a Re-
publican standpoint" said Herbert Par
sons chairman Of The Republican coun"
~ committed. the situation today In
This city and county Is satisfactory. !
make the statement after study of
al the factors t1 tho campaign II
the situation I'm the remainder OF The
state. but taking their estimate with
Tint which VIC have made in this CITY,
I am fully confident that Tatts plurality
in the state will be satisfactory. and /
believe that Hughes viii follow him SO
closely that the result VIII he a sur
prise,
Hughes VIII carry Greater New York,
as was predicted saturday, Mr.. Parsons
said
= think that Tho Democratic plurality
in Greater New York Will bc greatly
reduced.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
HAMS ASKS AND GETS
DELAY IN HIS TRIAL

NEW YORK. Nov 2.-AfddayIts were
today presented by counsel for the Hams
brothers. charged with the killing OF VIII
liam f.. Ann!s. 20 sustain a motion for
the postponcment OF the impending trial.
The documents contained declarations OF
expert witnesses, stating that Capt.
Ela!ns wSs not in NJ mental condition.
one week. Joseph A. Shay OF counsel for
Peter Hams, Jr,. said today that II
Claudia Hams will come To New York
and make an affidavit that the letters
published are false Hains's counsel VIII
pay her $1,000 Shay declared that he
was anxious 10 have Mrs. Hams 20 on
the witness stand.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
PROVO NEWS NOTES

Special 90 Tho Tribune
PROVO. Nov. "a man giving his
naUo as G O. Berry. who says he has
no homo. in attempting TO board train
al the Rio GranGc depot this morning
fell and bruised himself about the face
and right shoulder.
The Bank Of Spanish Fork has begun
suit In the district court against II.
Lee Bradford and wife 20 collect $l6S
and interest on "A promissory note.
IN She case Of William II. Pool VS.
Utah County Light & Power company,
in whirn 10 prepare serve dui lie bin
OF exceptions on motion fJ- p new
trial.
Marriage licenses have ocrn Issued 10
William Charles Harrison OF Spanish
Fork and Gertrude Ilaase Of Salt Lake:
David Earl Halliday OF Spring Lake an1
Martha l.. Ellsworth OF PaysOu.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
and to treat those who differed with

and to treat those who differed with
me IN rho same spirit of fairness.
iE conditions ARE normal through
Ae country tomorrow be con
Il expect 90 see my forecast
sod II conditions are otherwise IN
..ain sections my forecast may ne
.b,ced but / rather think it will he
increased. -
Before leaving Tor Buffalo tonight
Chairman Norman Il. Mack, at Demo,
cratic headquarters, gave out hnal
statement claiming victory for Bryan
aud Kern.
lie asserted that New York state
would give the national ticket pth-
ralitv of $4,000, and that Ohio and IN
diana will surely 90 Democratic nc
declared that the party would carry
most of the other doubtful states. and
in addition would carry some states
that have not been claimed. lie ad
heres to his forecast of 333 Tor BTNah
and Kern. During the dav Mr., MACK
talked with Samuel .Compers, and as
a result Of their conference the ma,
tional chairman said he was convinced
that the labor vote would remain true
10 the party.
Mack Very Confident.
"Au that is needed TO win, said
Mr.. Mack. sis 20 poll our full vote and
sec that ii is honestly counted
In tins connection flS chalrllIn an
nounced that reward OF $1,000 would
be paid by the national committee tor
the detection and conviction of any
person engaged IN erection frauds
Secretary Loudenslager Of the Re
publican congressional committee
closed his headquarters hero al noon
TODAY. Congressman Louucnslaga" SAID
that he was conf lan- that the returns
would verify his predictions as 10 tho
next congress. This forecast, given out
last week. is IS tolIrws:
Republicans. 227; Democrats. l64.
The New York state campaign did
not end until well toward midnight 10.
night Governor Hughes making ten
speeches in Greater New York during
the day and evening. His Democratic
opponent. Lieutenant Governor Chan
Ter, spent the dav in his home county
of Duchess. and made a number OF
speeches TO his neighbors.
The puzzle as to the outcome or the
state contest was apparently no nearer
solution tonight than ar the beginning
of the campaign, aud both sides arc
claiming the state by overwhelming ma
loritieS.
A. Democratic state headquarters
confidence was expressed thar New
y ork would 60 for Bryan and Kern and
Chairman Woodruff Of the state Re.
'rhlican committee said tonight:
II have given ont no figures on the
result IN New York. hut ] believe that
Tat aud Hughes will win hv substan-
,iaI rmraii'ics. ! believe Hughes has
hocu growing every day.
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
QUIET IN CHICAGO;
REPUBLICANS CONFIDENT.

CHICAGO, Nov. 2.-Quiet reigned at
both the Democratic and Republican
national headquarters in this city to-.
day.
William Hayward, secretary OF the
Republican national committee. was in
telephonic communication with par =
leaders in Illinois and Indiana and de-
clared that nothing had occurred 20
change his prediction Of Republican
success
Colonel John l. Martin. sergeau; .at.
arms at Democratic headquarters. Ie.
turned today from "a speaking tour
throughout Ohio and Indiana md
added his opinion OF confidence ty 'ar
forecasts made by the party managers,
Nice-Chairm&n John u. Lamb viii re-
turn tomorrow 10 headquarters and viii
be Joined by Moses Wetmore U'rey
Woodson and John Tomlluson, national
The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1908-11-03
CONTEST IN ARIZONA
IS SAID TO BE CLOSE

PHOENTN. Ariz., Nov. 2.-ArIzorl will
vote tomorrow for delegate 20 congress.
twelve members of n" legislative coun-
eli. twcntv-rour members oC the legis-
lative assembly and for county officers,
The campaign hns been exceptionally
bitter and the result Is in doubt. Chair
man Dillon Of the Democratic territorial
committee claims the reelection of Mar
Gus 4. Smith Of Tucson To congress by
. plurality OF not less than 20oJ over
Ralph II. Cameron OF Flagstaff Espub-
lican.
Chairman Uoval 4 Smith Of the Re
publican committee declares Cameron
win he elected by about 1900 Piurllgy.
with large gains ia the heaviest Demo
cratic counties