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Los Angeles herald. [microfilm reel] (Los Angeles [Calif.]) 1900-1911, 1908-06-19

the office.
Just before the beginning of the ball
loting Secretary Taft announced he
had reached an agreement with Mgr.
Aversa, the apostolic delegate to Cuba,
providing for the purchase of ell the
Catholic church holdings by the gov
eminent in Santiago province. The
agreement reached today between Sec
rotary Taft and Mgr. Aversa needs
only the approval of President Roose-
welt to make 1t binding. 1t is likely
the president will approve the agree
ment tomorrow.
1t provides for purchase Of the lands
at cost of 100000 and will finally
settle a matter that has been pending
between this government and the vati-
can for several years.
One of the bulletins received from
! the convention indicated that a speak
er while nominating candidate had
! been greeted with jeers When Secre-
tary Taft read 1t he frowned. ST am
compassionate" said he, looking out Of
a window of the Office, toward any
one who goes through a nominating
experience in a convention"
The remark Of the secretary was q
sidelight on the man. He knew what
it meant to pass through SO grave an
experience as campaign for a presi-
Dental nomination. Secretary Taft
had arranged to visit the war college
with Secretary Root at s p. M. but
at the last moment he naturally con-
cluded to await the result of the ball
| lot which was about to be taken in
| Chicago. By this time the situation
In the secretary's office had become
tense. The door between the secre-
tarys private Office and Secretary Car
! penter's Office was thrown wide open.
In the former stood Secretary Taft
surrounded by members Of his family
and personal and political friends.
In the other room with Secretary
| Carpenter were twenty-five Washing
ton correspondents, each hanging on
every word that came from the tele-
graph Office.
AS the balloting began in the con-
vention the atmosphere in the two
rooms seemed surcharged with excite
ment Scarcely a word was spoken.
Men who ordinarily are not affected by
nervousness hung over the telegraph
| instrument as though their lives de-
pended upon the words which the stolid
| telegrapher was ticking out on his
| typewriter. Something went wrong
with the official dispatches.
The first announcement was that
! Massachusetts had cast 80 votes for
Taft Then the announcement from
Michigan was made with its one vote
| for Cannon. At this moment Secre-
tary Carpenters telephone jingled and
william Pannelly, Secretary Taft's per-
sonal messenger. received flash from
the Associated Press that Taft had
been nominated. The information con-
veyed instantly to the secretary ere
ated a commotion. Mr.. Williams had
| the convention hall on the long dis
| lance telephone, but on account or the
| confusion in the Coliseum was unable
| to confirm the news for a minute or so.
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TAFT TOO HAPPY
FOR EXPRESSION
Continued from Page One,

C>~~S
the busiest person in the war depart
ment. While awaiting the coming of
the bulletins he stood at the telegraph
er's shoulder, listening intently at the
ticking of the fateful instrument. He
wore a suit of khaki knickerbockers
with a blue and white striped waist.
AS each bulletin came from the opera
tors typewriter he scanned 1t quickly
and rushed with 1t into his fathers
office. 1t was to Mrs. Taft ordinarily
that he presented the bulletins. rather
than to Secretary Taft, and he listened
while his mother read the bulletins to
the secretary's assembled guests.
Shortly after o'clock-before the
nominating speeches ON the presiden-
tiai candidates had been concluded
Miss Helen Heron Taft, the secre-
tary's daughter. Joined the group In
Mr.. Taft's private office. The secre-
tary laughingly explained that she
probably would have been there SOON
er IL she had not been too nervous to
Withstand the strain. Miss Taft was
inclined to resent this comment, but
it was apparent that she was infected
with NERVES" az were all others IN
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never expect a. commerce like San
Pedro. But the government was OBJ
durate and demanded provision for
the largest possible use of the harbor
and consequently the draworidge is
going in at cost Of half a million
dollars"
Mr.. Gibbon said these things should
govern the board in its consideration.
Hearing Ends
President George H. Stewart of the
Los Angeles chamber of commerce
said the chamber had Endorsement for
every word uttered for public good dur
ing the day and that, wherever the
bol.rd found an utterance against pub
lie good, to count the chamber against
It. He read the resolutions of the
chamber which approved the original
Fries plan and declared that the inner
harbor was harbor of refuge and
that with 1t, properly developed, Los
Angeles would not only be the greatest
city in the country, but in the world In
the course of time.
Secretary A. P. Fleming of the Los
Angeles harbor commission read the
resolutions adopted by that body. They
not only Endorsed the original Fries
plan, but presented the record of the
war department with reference to pro-
cedure under the joint resolution of
congress as construed by Advocate
General Davis with the recommends
ton that no waivers or quitclaims be
taken from any one, as this would tend
to prejudice the harbor interests In the
future.
Colonel Biddle thanked the speakers
and the Wilmington people for their
efforts and hospitality and announced
that the board would, before trans
hitting it's decision to Washington, ac-
quaint the public and all the CONNER
cial organizations with its conclu-
sions Immediately on their adoption.
with a cheer for Wilmington the
hearing ended.
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CANNON EARLY COMEDIES
NOMINATION OF SECRETARY

CHICAGO, June 1S.--Before the
calling OF the roll on the presidential
nomination had been completed
Speaker Cannon had sent a message
to Secretary Taft conceding the Sec
retary's nomination, rendering his
own services in the campaign and con-
graduating him. The speakers mes
sage was as follows:
you have been nominated as can
didate for the presidency by the Re-
publican national convention. heart
lily congratulate you. You will be
elected by the people IN November.
Illinois will cast her electoral vote for
you. Whatever I can do for your sue
cess and that of the party will be done.
II G. CANNON"
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PRESIDENT ROOSEVELT is
PLEASED WITH SELECTION

WASHINGTON, June 1S.-Immedi-
tely upon receiving news OF the NOM
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
Trade Still Below Normal.

Bradstreet's weekly review of trade
says:
While events generally tend toward
steady, if slow. Improvement, conserv-
atism still rules purchasing In whole
sale and jobbing lines, and at several
large centers fall trade. notably in
dry goods, has reached and passed its
maximum. Taken as a whole, trade,
though in few instances equal to a
year ago TO this date, is still generally
below the normal, and the approach
OF the election has a tendency to dis
courage AL but absolutely necessary
purchases.
Western trade advices are good as
a whole. though house trade is on the
wane, and travelling statesmen are re-
lied upon TO take care of recorder bust
ness. There is very general agree
ment that stocks are small in re-
tailers hands, and color to this 10
given by the many orders given for
immediate shipment, which throws I'M
usual burdens in turn upon iobbers.
wholesalers and manufacturers. Pa
cific coast trade reports and those re-
ceived from the spring wheat north
west are generally encouraging.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01

Getting Rid Of Your Past.
When YOU go TO bed at night. do
You not sometimes think of events
in your life and become scared. and
feel like getting up and running a
mile or iwoe-Atchison Globe.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01

WI Ting Fang, present Chinese min
lister to Washington. is to be replaced
In November. His successor is Chung
Men Yew, who vas consul general of
the Chinese empire at Manila in 1904,
and he goes to Washington with
Tang Shao vi, special representative
of the emperor. Tang Shao vi has
left Picking for America.
Chung Men Yew is a member Of
the present opium commission. The
change will take place after Tang
Shao vi has been received and well
coined in Washington by WI Ting
Fang
TO the people OF the United States
from the hand of the emperor OF
China, thanking them for the remis-
sion of a portion of the boxer in
demnity by the Washington govern
ment. He will also seek to enlist the
cooperation of Americans in the de-
velopment of northern China. From
America he will continue his travels
to Great Britain. France, Germany,
Russia and home through Siberia.
Tang Shao vi is taking with him
a number of valuable presents for
American officials
The dowager empress is sending
special presents to President Roose-
welt, as well as several valuable jades
to Mrs. Nicholas Longworth, the pres
ident's daughter, in remembrance OF
Mrs. Longworth's visit to Peking in
1905. The gifts are an expression of
the national sense of obligation for
the remission by American of part OF
the boxer indemnity.
The mission OF Tang Shao vi is
replete with political possibilities. and
its outcome is being regarded with
great interest by some OF the Eu-
ropean powers interested in Manchur-
Ia.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
Monster Demonstration In London.

OF the great demonstrations held
in Hyde park in London, in
recent years, that of Sunday to pro
test against the licensing bill was by
far the largest, but it lacked the en-
thusiasm which was manifested at the
other gatherings. particularly that OF
the suffragettes. The crowd was esti
mated at 100000. filling the open
space which stretches from Hyde
park corner 10 the Marble arch. They
came TO this section in fourteen pro.
cessions and in countless small groups
from all the nearby counties and al
parts of the metropolis.
Close to 200 special trains brought
in those from the outside districts.
fully $4,000 persons, who joined
In the various professions which were
accompanied by 100 bands. Ninety
speakers detained against the blu AT
different central points
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
" here Bullets Flew,

David Parker, of Fayette, N. Y, a
veteran of the civil war, who lost foot
at Gettysburg, says: "The good Electric
Bitters have done is worth more than
five hundred dollars to me. l spent
much money doctoring for a bad case
of stomach trouble, to little purpose.
| then tried Electric Bitters, and they
cured me. now take them as tonic,
and they keep me strong and well. "
SOC. at Geo. Il. Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
ANOTHER PIONEER GONE
Aged Elm Hall Resident Died
At His Home Last Thursday

N. X. Strayer, one of the pioneer
residents of Sumner township, died al
his home in Elm Hall, Thursday, Sep
TENDER % at the age of 81.
Mr.. Strayer came to Sumner township
in 1854 from Ohio. He always followed
the occupation of a farmer and was
widely known.
He is survived by his wife, two broth.
ers, M. X. and j. X. Strayer, who are
also pioneer settlers, a son, Grant
Strayer of Elwell, and daughter, Mrs
Will Doris of Elm Hail.
His funeral was held Saturday and
was largely attended. Burial was at
Elm Hall
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
Surely the Limit.

A friend was once talking with 4
crazy woman, when a stingy man
passed by do you see that man."
said she, with cunning smile You
could blow his soul through a hum
ming birds quill. into mosquitoes
eye and the mosquito wouldn't wink"
Sunday Magazine
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
FERRIS

Mrs. M. M. Flint was accidentally
thrown from carriage one day last
week and had several bones broken.
Mrs. M. K. Jolly left Saturday even.
ing for Ohio. where she will visit rela.
tives.
II. M. Lands erected new silo re-
Gently.
Maude Reid was home over Sunday
There are indications of large yield
of cloverseed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
HUMPHREYS

uuONu I'M
Veterinary Specifics cure diseases
of Horses Cattle, Sheep, Dogs, Hogs and
Poultry by acting directly on the SICK PARTS
without loss of time.
"A. lFEvERs. Congesstons, Innamma-
CURES lions. Luns Fever. Min Fever
n. II. sPRAINs. Lameness. Injuries.
cuREs Rheumatism.
CURES Distemper.
G D. D; WORMS. Bots. Grubs.
k. X. COUGHS, Colds. Innuenza. InnameA
cURks Lungs. Pieuro-Pneumonia.
r. r.. COLO. BeIIynche, Wind Blown.
CURES Diarrhea, Dysentery.
&c. Prevents MISCARRIAGE.
a Iii Il; KIDNEY a BLADDER DISORDERS.
IL. SKIN DISEASES, Mango. Eruptions,
CURES Ulcers. Grease, Farcy.
J.K. lBAD CONDITION, Staring Coat.
CURES Indigestion, stomach stagsers.
soc each; Stable Case. Ten Specifies. Book &C.. q.
At Druggists. or sent prepaid receipt OF price.
HUMPHREYS HoMEo. MEDICINE CO., Corner
william and Ann Streets. New York
U-B0OK MAILED FREE.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
Would Mortgage The Farm.

A farmer on Rural Route 2, Empire,
Ca, w. A. Floyd by name, says
"Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured the two
worst sores / ever saw; one on my hand
and one on my leg. It is worth more
than its weight in gold. l would not be
without it if | had to mortgage my
farm to get it," Only 25c. at Geo. e.
Sharrar's drug store.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
SUMMER ITEMS

Charles Button of Sumner township,
who attended tie republican state con-
vention at Detroit, Tuesday, also visited
his daughter. Mrs. Charles Duclo of
Monroe. He left Sunday going to
Monroe and from there to Detroit,
Tuesday, returning home Wednesday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
REAL. ESTATE TRANSFERS.

Clinton Nelson to ]. Henry Smith
and WIFE May. pit of Its Q and
10, Park Place west, Alma { 1900
David Cuvrell to Thomas Mayes,
pit of nw14 of nw14 sec ?, Arcadia 1000
Jane Chase to Edward NJ. Boyles,
OF of SIS sec %, Pine River. 80 800
James Mills and wife to William
Vanierbeek, pit swH of seq sec
10, Pine River. .......-...... 1900
Electa Skunk and wife to John A.
Pinkston and wife, Ella o. ne 4
of nw4 sec s. Emerson. ..... 200
Fred A. Elwood to John Rowley
and wife, Ella, pit nell of ne4,
sec 3, Arcadia Observation-Disclosures. 900
Irving L. Fleming and wife to
Clark b. Thomas and wife,
Della, pit M of ne of nw4,
sec 81, Pine River. ........ 1900
Duncan Cameron and wife to f.
W. Balch, pit 1t 3, blk 2s, Alma 1900
Phyletus ]. Adams to George
w. Moore, pit ne1z of neg sec
3, Arcadia. ................ $50
Andrew J. Hall and wife to Fred
Robinson and wife, Jennie A.
pit nw14 of nwl4. sec "a, Pine
River ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS. 500
Jennie A. Soule to Frank ELS
worth and wife, Fora M. 1t 3,
blk AZ, Gargetts add Alma. 1850
Isiah b Kinney and wife to Joel
Snyder and wife, Mary +. mel
of nw14, sec "a, Arcadia .... 700
Henry K. Butler to George II.
Bansill and wife, Emiline ID, 1t
/, blk 2, Cases add, Alma .. 1900
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
MeIlowed hy TribuIation.

II has done me good TO be some
what parched by the heat and drenched
bv the rain of ife.--Longfellow
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
An Ideal Laxative.

Physics and Cathartics which purge. unload the
towels. and give temporary relief, but irritate.
Laxative Iron-ox Tablets are as different IN
eject as truth IL from falsehood. They nourish
the bowel muscles and nerves giving them strength
sud vigor 10 do the work nature intended, thus
eiIectina permanent cure by perfectly safe ana
natural means. The best laxative for children.
Chocolate coated tablets, easy 10 take never grip
o. nauseate. loo. Csc and sl.oo At all drug stores
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01
Dinino Room Motto.

\ good motto for a dining room
would be: Don't talk TO the carver. .
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1908-10-01

A man who is rough and awkward At
everything else will show a delicacy
and skill greater than any woman's
when he has TO patch a ten-dollsr
bill.--Atchison Globe.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05
MARCH, STEEL TRADE.
Despite Slump, american Product
Breaks Record 4brOdd

While there was an unprecedented slump in tho
exports of iron and steel products last month. con-
stituting the lowest monthly record for nearly
two years record breaking cargoes entered for
eign fields hitherto largely dominated by British
and German rivals.
The total foreign shipments made through New
York and other Eastern seaboard points in March
were less than 25.opO tons according to data gath
cred yesterday from official sources. The February
exports reached the high record breaking figures
of nearly aS0eo tons. The heaviest decrease in the
consignments made abroad in rails, the Feb
ruery figures having been more than five times
greater than those of last month. The leading rail
shipments the Far East. while the billets
were forwarded chiefly to Wales The wire ex-
ports were dispatched principally to Australia
The steel rail exports in March footed up to-
tai Of 529S tons, compared with 27,77S tons in Feb
ruary The March shipments incMded 4.766 tons
10 the Far East, 1881 tons going in four lots for
in the building of extensions to the japanese
government railroads in the south of Nippon while
one lot of 1855 was shipped Chemulpo for
additions to the Seoul-Fusan system in Corea. The
steel billet exports amounted 10 15011 tons, as
against February's tonnage of 2S,oS2 The March
consgnments were made up of $3.50 tons TO Wales
and 6.S2i tons to England. The Welsh shipments
comprised 1850 tons. in four lots. to Newport,
while 610 tons in shipment went TO Swansea.
The rail shipments l670 tons in March.
compared with $3.50 in the previous month.
The pipe exports footed up total of 4.Ss7 tons,
against only 22sS tons February. The March
consignments to Europe 34iS tons, 2.295 tons
going 10 the Continent, while las tons were
shipped to England
The exports Of miscellaneous material repre-
sented e009 of structural material, including
bridge work. and 2,s59 tons went forward to the
Philippines Cuba the Argentine Republic, South
Africa and Japan. The February figures also show
inroads into the foreign markets for galvanized
iron hitherto controlled by he British and Ger
mans there having been substantial shipments to
Japan Australia and South Africa
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05
HUNTS POINT PARK VALUATION.
Condemnation Commissioner Discusses Pcs
sibilities of Submarine Pleasure Resort.

Frank P. Oliver, one Of the condemnation COM
rissioners tor the property taken for Hunts Point
Park. the submarine pleasure resort in The Bronx,
defended the action Of the commissioners in fixing
the value Of the land $4,000 before the Com
Tnissioners OF Accounts yesterday He said that
the possibilities Of park lay in the fact that
II would increase the value OF surrounding prop
errY and would be OF advantage 10 thousands OF
persons who would reach It by water.
The property taken for Ihe park had been as
sessed $3.50 Mr- Oliver asked if he had
heard OF prices paid for land similarly situated
He replied that they did not tell land prices in
The Bronx We found and the Controller
found out declared Commissioner Mitchell.
Well, you have peculiar powers and can do that,
perhaps" replied Mr- Oliver
Asked if he. condemnation commissioner,
would take into consideration the assessed VaIua-
tions Of the Tax Department. Mr.. Oliver replied
he would. but hat II the expert appraiser OF
the Controllers office gave value he would take
in preference TO that Of the Tax Department, no
matter how wide the variance might be
3. Fosdick. of the examiners of the Com
missioners Of Accounts testified that persons who
had had dealings with the East Bay Land and
Improvement Company, which sold the park TO the
city. had been holding land in the immediate
vicinity at sll.GG0 or S120e0 an acre. There were
only about FIVE acres III the tract purchased for
the PARK.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05
DRESS SUIT AND HAND ORGAN.
Gay Party Takes Possession of "Hurdy
Gurdy' in Williamsburg.

high hat and a dress suit drew more money
last night than, Tony, the Bedford avenue organ
grinder, had collected in Williamsburg in several
weeks. Incidentally Tony's ''ballyhoo' collected
crowd Of Brooklynites, who cheered the man at
the organ crank and urged him to play every one
Of the songs on the roll
Tony standing At Clymer street and Bed
ford avenue. where he playing his finale
after grinding music in every street east of the
Williamsburg Bridge plaza. Several men and
women who appeared TO be members of a theatre
party. gathered around the organ it peaed out
the last stapza of Down In Coney Isle"
Then the women asked of the relieve
Tony, and arrangements We're made for the use
of the organ for hour. Tony to have all
the receipts of the trip. The crowd became so
cOngested that the police asked for intermsson.
Finally of the women in the party declared
that the bet, whatever il was had been won. Then
the members of the amateur .'hurdy gurdy'' troupe
stopped at a hotel for dinner.
New-York tribune., 1908-04-05
4 NOVEL C4RNIVAL.
Jamaica WM Celebrate FlatbusE
AUenue Subzcay Opening.

The opening ~ the F1atbush ave. extension ~ N.
Brooklyn subway will be celebrated By thousands
Of persons living Long Island on May q. p and
30 An elaborate programme of outdoor entertain
ment has been arranged The festivities VIII b.
held at jamaica On one Of the days OF teis su5-
way carnival will occur the two hundred and fr
tfeth anniversary Of the founding OF the towushf,
Of Jamaica IN 1858 jamaica was quite pret.n-
tious>4 settlement New Amsterdam
There will be parades OF volunteer hrernen. Tn.-.
will also be hremen's tournament. with prizes nr
the winners. Then there viii oe Transporting,
parade. representing all forms Of transportatio,
from the old turnpike stage down 20 the nlOde-,
trolley car and electrical vehicles. parade of tho
sands Of school children parades OF civic societies,
fraterna societies and the state militia: night pa-
rades. with fireworks and with brilliant nlurnius-
tion Of the principa! streets and avenues an auto
mobile perare ;bat will rival the parade 70 be hala
in Manhattan. all kinds Of outdoor sports and tour
naments for which many valuable prizes hav.
been offered.
There will also be al airship rare Balloon
ascension contest. a kite flying contest and o-ha-
odd and novel contests
Thousands Of toy balloons viii bs sent alott o.,
some OF them viii be numbers Those who captur.
one of the marked balloons when II drops 20 ea-.h
will be given lot in Queens County by presenting
the balloon 70 the aero committee Many OF t1s
lots will be WORT. $50 eacn- These UaIlocns will -
sent up simultaneously in Manhattan. BrCc5!ya
and Jamaica The lots will be free from incun1.
brance and titles guaranteed.
on Jamaica Speedway. one Of the best n ~.
country. there will be running. trotting and other
kinds OF races for valuable prizes There VII also
be a Wild West show. Big circus with four r.ags
and all the attractions Of first class circus under
a great spread Of canvas; open air oPe-atic
entertainment with big chorus OF profess. 711s
and amateurs a midway plaisarce, or Pike"
where many OF the features of the = Louis and
Buffalo expositions Will be shown