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The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07

Mrs. b. d. Osborne spent Tuesday
in Delaware.
Mrs. j. w. Leuellen, of Marion. Wis.
tied Saturday and Sunday with Wal.
do friends.
Miss Florence Abbott visited Ma
rion friends SATURDAY and Sunday.
Mrs l.. Long. of Fleetwood. visited
with Mrs. William Oborn a few days
the past week.
Mrs Grover Gearhiser, of Gallon,
was the guest of Waldo friends the
past week.
Charles Winsor spent several days
the past week the guest of Mr.. and
Mrs. Lesley Winsor.
Mrs. d, Bower and Mrs Lloyd
Mayer were Marion visitors Friday.
Miss Dessa Marie Benedict spent
Monday in Marion.
William Gearhlser was In Prospect
Monday attending the funeral of
Mrs. William Court.
Andrew Smith, OF Portsmouth, WIS.,
tied Saturday ana Sunday with rela-
tives here.
Mrs. II. G. Higgins. of Marion,
spent part of the past week with
Waldo friends.
Mr.. John Michels, of near Column
bus, and Christopher Michels, of CO.
lumbus, spent Sunday with william
Michels and family.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
PROSPECT.

Prospect, May 6-The school borad
held an important melting Tuesday
evening and hired the following
teachers for the ensuing year:
Superintendent, Prof. V. w. Reig-
ell; principal, Prof, A.. j. Worley;
assistant principal, Miss Florence Alb
bot, of Delaware; Sth grade Miss Sill
va Cellar; 18th grade Mr.. Oscar Cast,
3 and 4 grades, Miss Hortense Van
Hosten. LIST End grades Miss Mary
Griffths.
Mr.. Percy Codding returned to
Cleveland Thursday, having been call
ed home by the death of his mother.
Mr.. Joseph Crafty and daughter
Helen, and Arthur Crafty and wife,
of Columbus, visited this week with
friends at Prospect and Redwood.
Mr.. John Rogers, well known In
Prospect, was united In marriage
Monday evening to Miss AsbbrpolS
of Norton, o.
Mr.. Don Jones of Marion was n
Prospect visitor on Sunday.
Mr.. Robert Smith closed very
successful term of school in the
Drumm district on Friday.
Rev. M. ID. Baumgardner is vis-
iting relatives at Lime this week.
Miss Gail Jones of Marion was
the guest OF Miss Susie Cox this
week.
The drilling machine Of the Pros
pect oil and Gas company has beer
discontinued for few days until O
heavier. engine can he obtained.
Mr., Oscar Cast closed the Consuse
school last Tuesday with an indoor
picnic. on account of the unpleas.
ant weather, the farmers were un.
abe to work. so they all came with
well filled baskets and enjoyed the
day with teacher and children.
Mrs Rebecca Chaplin, of Carding.
ton is visiting her daughter, Mrs. r
II. Finefrock.
Mr.. Panl b. Cast gave an excel
lent organ recital at Sanborns hal
at Delaware. Tuesday afternoon be
fore large and appreciative au
dience.
Mr.. Tiliman Bauglhman, who ha.
been seriously Ill for the past few
weeks Is now up and around again
Mrs, William Groll of Waldo, Il
visiting her parents Mr.. and Mrs
M o. Harmon of Prospect.
Mr. George Thibaut has accepted
position on the Pennsylvania rail
road at, chatfield, Ohio.
A number OF Prospect people hav,
neen observing the approach OF Hal
iey's comet.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
Call for State Democratic
Convention.

Pursuant to the order of the
Democratic State Central Committee,
notice is hereby given that the con-
ventlon of the Democrats of the state
OF Ohio to nominate candidates for
state offices TO be voted for at the
November election. 1910, will be held
at Dayton, Ohio, on
Tuesday ana Wednesday, June 81
and %, 1910.
Each county Will be entitled to one
delegate and one alternate for each
500 votes cast for Judson Harmon for
Governor OF Ohio, at the November
election, 1908, and one additional
delegate and alternate for the re-
mainder of votes exceeding $50.
The prescribed number OF delegates
to this canyentOn shall be elected as
the controlling committee of each
county designates and In the man.
rer prescribed by statute.
The delegates will meet by dis
tricts at three o'clock p. m. Tuesday,
June 21st, 1910, at such places as may
be designated by the committee on
Arrangements for the purpose OF
selecting one member of each of the
following committees: State Central
committee, Resolutions, Credentials
Rules and order of Business. Per-
manent Organization, Vice President
and Secretary. All of such commit
tees will meet at places to be desig-
mated by the COMMITTEES on Arrange
ments at four o'clock, p. m. of the
same day. The convention will be
called to order in the Montgomery
county Memorial hall in First street
Dayton, Ohio, at 1870 p. m. Tuesday
June 21st.
The temporary officers will be
Chairman, Hon, Atlee Pomerene OF
Stark county; Secretary. George b
Christian Esq, of Marion county;
Sergeant at Arms. Michael Devanney
Esq, OF Hamilton county. At such
convention candidates shah be named
for the following offices: Governor
Lieutenant Governor; Secretary O
State; Treasurer of State; Attorne!
| General one Member OF the Board o
Public Works; Dairy and Food Com
missioner; Commissioner sof Common
Schools: two Judges of the Suprem,
Court and Clerk OF the suprem,
Court.
| The apportonment of delegate
and alternates in the convention shal
| be as follows
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
CALEDONIA.

Caledonia, May 6.-Mrs b. T.. Thomp
son and son Edward left Thursday for
n weeks visit at Woodstock, Ohio.
Mr.. John Patten spent Wednesday
In Bucyrus.
Ray Mathison of Gallon was In town
Monday.
Mrs. C. b. Baker moved to Marion
Wednesday.
Mr.. John Donnenwlrth, of Bucyrus
spent Saturday and Sunday with his
daughter Mrs. Hurry Hart.
Charles Harrison Is building an ad-
dition to his house.
William Fields. attended the funeral
Of Ruthland Kuran, at Edison, Mon
day.
Mr. and Mrs. q. w. Gaus West
Alexanander, Ohio are visiting friends
here this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Eliza Noble of Cleve-
land are visiting relatives and friends
here.
Miss Florence Thew closed her term
of school at the Lee school district last
Friday.
Mrs 8. II. Doyle Is confined to her
home with q severe attack of La
Grippe
Mildred and Florence Apt of Marion
spend q few days with their grand
mother Mrs. Sarah Cecil.
Mrs. A. ID. Hill and Miss Grace Bald
win of Marion spent Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs A. Cunningham.
Irwin. the. eighteen year old son or
Mr.. and Mrs. Eliza Noble, OF Cleveland
died Tuesday and was buried at Ibera
Thursday. Those who attended the
funeral from here we're, j. C. Irwin
and family, Mrs. Ellery Ireland, Mr.,
and Mrs, Il, j. Pittman and Mrs. ID. B,
Hart.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
KIRKPATRICK

kirkpatrick, May 6th--Mrs. Har-
vey Beaver and children, were the
guests of Mr. l.. w. Spiece and fam
lily Sunday.
Mrs. Ellen Rosencrans was the
guest of her daughter Mrs. How
ard Ward Thursday
Miss Ella Baker Is visiting friends
In Marion this week.
Miss Edith Reeder was the guest
of friends in Ada Saturday and
Sunday.
Mrs Sanford Smith was the guest
OF Mrs Loren Weir Wednesday.
Mrs Ruth Coel and daughter Alice
were the guests of Mr.. jay Kerr OF
Atica from Saturday until Tuesday.
Mrs jay Linn and Miss limo Reed
er were the guests of Mrs. Harry
Martin Wednesday.
Z Mrs. Ada Snyder and children,
Robert and Wallace of Marion were
the guests of NJ C. l.. Baker and
family from Saturday until Tues
day.
Mr., and Mrs Hanson Rice and
daughter Irena were the guests OF
Mr. Jacob Linn and family sun
day.
Mr.. o. p. Neal and family were
the guests OF Mrs. High Hipsher
and family of Caledonia Sunday.
Misses Jessie Longacre and Edith
Weir and Mr.. Chalmer Longacre
were the guests of Mr.. Norman
Brooks and family Sunday.
ute number affendad tha -,
ture on American Morals given by
Rev. Byron Piatt at the M. Il
church, Saturday evening.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07

Mrs. Daisy Kennedy and children
of Niles were the guests of her sis
ter Mrs. Jennie Baker from Satur-
day until Thursday.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. V. Neal and
daughter of Caledonia We're the
guests of Mr.. G.. w. Neal and fam
lily Sunday.
Mr.. Alfred Clutter and family.
Miss Dimmie Clutter We're the guests
of Mr.. w. j. Weir and family sum
day.
Misses Nina. Ellen Myers, Laura
and Mary Spece, Mr.. Elmer Myers
We're the guests of Mr.. Herbert Beers
and family Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Brose Woodruff of
Columbus, Mr.. g. A. Rowe and fam
lily of Marion, We're the guests of
Mr.. h, p. Rove and family Sunday.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
ALL THE NEWS FIR ON EVERY
PAR T OF THE COUNTY


looly returned TO her home in Moral
Thursday after q visit at the w. b.
Dutton home.
Mr.. and Mrs. II. M. Stockwell,
Misses Edna and Helen Stockwell
OF Prospect and Miss Gail Jones of
Marion were calling at the homes of
David Bilger and Il. J. Horton, Sum
Iday.
Miss Edna Dutton Is spending the
verstott, OF Marion.
Mrs G.. II. Benson left for her home
| In Pttsburg, Thursday.
Miss Mamie Metz, of Meeker. was
calling on friends here, Thursday
MIR. Brace Culbertson, of Toledo
spent Tuesday and Wednesday with
his parents Dr. and Mrs. II. Culbert-
son.
Mrs. w. II. Dutton and Miss Nina
Dutton have Returned after two
weeks visit with relatives in Indiana
polls, Ind. and Sidney.
Glass number one OF the M. u. sum
day school gave farewell reception
for Prof c. A. Sinclair "Wednesday
l''f"'hs' D"'"'y 'Si' S''
served.
Mr.. Otis Johnson was Gazing on ma
rion friends. Sunday.
Mrs. Il. j. keegan ana uaugnters
hatheryn anu Eileen, anu MISS Doro-
thy Curran, Of Marion wrre enter
tained at the w. r. put,oh ho'he
IThursday'
Mr.. David Kelly, OF Marion was
business visitor In this Vinase' Ihurs-
day.
Mr.. ana Mrs. Wiiiiam surrey OF
Marion spent rom SATURDAY uh'i'
Monday with relatives here'
! Mrs H. H. seh"tz mas returned
from Morral vnefe sne was cailed py
the serious ~ ner sister, Mrs
Les Heliaf.'
Mr. yton returned 70
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
WALDO.

Waldo, May 6,--Mr, and Ms G..
~ Russell We're in Mt. Gllead Tues.
day, attending the funeral of their
srandmother, Mrs, B. S. Rus le,l.
Mr. and Mrs, Elmer Selanders and
children, OF Radnor, visited ,veral
DAYS the past week with Waldo
friends
otto Apt and DR.. B. ID. Osborn
spent sunday at Mt. Gilead Mrs
otto Apt and son returned home with
them.
The schools here win close Friday
commencement VIII be held Thurs.
uay evening, May 49, at this band
nan. The Senior banquet will he The
following evening at the home of Miss
cara 5ensler. one Of the graduates
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
Democratic County Conven-
tion Official Call.

The Democrats Of Marion County,
pursuant to a resolution passed by
majority vote of the County Cen
trail committee, will meet In dele
gate convention in the Court Room
at Marion Ohio, on Saturday the 2sth
day of May 1910, at one o'clock p.
m. for the purpose OF selecting the
following delegates
9 Delegates to the State Conven-
ion to be held at Dayton, on June
21st. and 22nd. 1910.
AZ Delegates to the 3rd Judicial Cir
cult Convention to be held at Lima,
on July Goth. 1910. One delegate to be
from each Precinct and six at large.
AZ Delegates to the common Pleas
judicial Convention of the End. Sub
division, Tenth District to be held at
Marion, on June 10th. 1910 one dele
gate to. be from each Precinct and
six at large.
AZ Delegates to the 13th. District
Senatorial Convention to be held at
Kenton on June 14th. 1910. one dele
gate to lie from each Precinct and six
at large.
And to transact such other business
as may come before the Convention
under the Primary law.
| The basis of representation has been
fixed at one delegate for each twenty
FIVE or larger fraction thereof, cast
for Judson Harmon for Governor in
1908 Under the above appointment
the Precincts are entitled to the fol-
lowing number of delegates.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07
Total DeleRntes

Total Delegates 1S9
The delegates to said Convention
and the Central Committeeman from
each Precinct shall be elected by di
rect vote under the Primary election
laws of Ohio, at the Primary to be
held on Tuesday May nth. 1910, the
Democratic voters In each Precinct
shall govern themselves accordingly.
The following have been selected
for temporary Officers of the Conven-
ton.
Temporary Chairman
HON. VIM. r. SMITH
Temporary Secretary
HON. FRED L. CUTLERY
Sergeant at Arms
THOS. A. GRUBER Caledonia o.
BY order of the Democratic County
Central COMMITTEES
Jno W. Himmeger, Secretary.
Martin ]. Burke, Chairman.
The Marion daily mirror. (Marion, Ohio) 1892-1912, 1910-05-07

Total delegates .............,.lO .lO9S
Necessary to choice ........ $50
T.. w. HANLEY, Chairman.
II. KAMPF. Secretary.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14
POLICE REFUSE
TO GUARD CARS
Columbus Street Railway Strike
Excites People of the Ohio
Town.
OFFICERS DEFY THE MAYOR
Refuse to Obey the Orders Issued by
Executive.
UNION MEN MUCH WORKED UP
Mutiny in the Police Department
Openly Charged.
is URGED TO ACT
Request Made that the state Troops
BE Called Out and Martial
Law BE ut Once De-
cIRFed.
Refuse to Obey the Orders Issued by
Executive.
ZION MEN MUCH WORKED UP
Mutiny in the Police Department
Openly Charged.
GOVERNOR IS URGED TO ACT

COLUMBUS, o., Aug. 13.-The city today
is probably more excited than at anv
time since the present strike of the union
street car motorrhen and conductors, be-
gan four weeks ago tomorrow for recogni-
ton Of their union
The attitude OF the regular policemen In
Columbus in openly defying the orders OF
Mayor Marshall to nan the cars last night
is being discussed on every corner. The
union men In the city are much worked up.
Sensational reports that many other po-
lice will mutiny tonight have not been con-
firmed. Governor Harmon is being urged
today to call out the troops again, but has
taken no action.
According to the announcement OF Mayor
Marshall, early today the thirty-two
mutineers on the police force viii be
suspended sometime today. His attitude
in not dlscharging them the moment they
refused to go on the cars is condemned by
many. Instead OF doing that he pleaded
with the police to obey his orders. The
importation Of detectives TO ferret out the
stone throwers has added to the excite
ment and much apprehension is felt today
as to the developments tonight following
the Saturday half holiday in the shops.
Little Helen Kelly. who was shot by an
unknown person last night is resting easy
today, but her wound is serious, she having
been shot through the left shoulder at the
base of the neck. Mrs. Katherine Kelly
and Mrs. Charles Hart, who were wounded
in the leg, will be out in day or two.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14
Notable Pioneer of Iowa
Paid Honors in Death

Charles John Alfred Ericsson was buried
at Boone. Ia, on Thursday. The citizens
united in showing honor to the man who
while living. had done so much for the
town. He had been signally honored by
his follow townsmen while living and has
served them in many ways. notably as a
member OF the state senate OF Iowa He
had but recently returned from a trip
around the world and was given a great
public reception, when he was attacked by
appendicitis and an operation failed to re-
lieve him. Senator Ericsson had lived at
Boone for more than thirty years and had
achieved hts real lfe's work while there
He was a native OF Sweden, where he was
born In 1870 and was brought to America
by his father when 12 years old. His first
years in this country were spent with his
father at Moline and with his elder brothers
In Knox county. Illinois. In 1859 no set out
for himself and established a small business
In little settlement In Boone county. Year
after year this grew, until finally he was
one OF the wealthy men OF the county He
engaged in banking and gave over mer-
camille pursuits entirely. In 1871 he was
elected to tho legislature and again in 1895
he was sent 10 the state senate. He built
and presented TO Boone a fine public
library. which bears his name. He was
also stAunch and liberal supporter OF the
work OF Augustana college al Rock Island
which he endowed with a valuable tract
Of coal land and a cash donation OF $1,000
Many other notable benefactions are
credited 10 Mr.. Ericsson His standing in
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14
John Wilson, Who Comes
Into His Fathers Estate

When John Wilson journeyed from Hous-
ton, Tex. to Tecumseh and presented him
self as a claimant for the estate OF David
Wilson, who had died in 1906 no uncov-
cred chapter as romantic as any ever
penned by novelist. The elder Wilson had
long lived in Johnson county, and was
wealthy and leading citizen OF the COM
munity, He quarreled with his only son
because the boy wanted to go to a circus
and out OF the quarrel grew an estrange-
ment that was never to be healed during
the life OF the father. The boy went out
into the world, and never again saw either
Of his parents, although the fathers heart
softened and he yearned for his sons re-
turn. When the old man died he devised
all his property to his son, should he claim
it within five years. Otherwise, II was TO
go to nephews. Many claimants put in ap-
pearance. but none were able 10 establish
their Identity. Finally one day last spring
when the five year term was coming to
close, bearded stranger from the south
came into Tecumseh and announced himself
as John Wilson. He had heard OF his faith
er's death. and. while his heart had also
softened with time. he was resolved not TO
claim the property. His wife finally per-
suaded him 10 put in his claim, and lasl
week IN the probate court OF Johnson
county he made good on his claims and
will enter into possession OF a magnificent
estate. John Wilson had thriyed during
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14
Detall4of Army
Men for Week
Orders Issued at Washington for DIFF.
ferent Army Depart
ments.

WASHINGTON Aug. 1s.-tspecial Tele-
. gram )--Army orders:
Major Percy NJ Ashburn medical corps,
is detailed as a member of the examining
board at San Francisco during the tenn
porarv absence of Major William III.
Brooks, medical corps
Majors o. C. Horney and Edward p.
O'Hern, ordinance department, will proceed
to New York City for the purpose OF at
tending a meeting on August 16 Of the joint
army and navy board on smokeless powder
of which they are members and upon COM
pletion OF this duty return to their proper
stations.
First Lieutenant William II. Rose, corps
of engineers. will proceed to Pittsburg and
Wheeling, w. Va, and to United States
lock and dam No. 26 at Hogetts. w. Va
for the purpose of inspecting lock and dam
construction. lock gate operating machinery
Land concrete mixing and laying plants
Upon completion OF this duty he win return
TO his proper station.
Leave OF absence has been granted "a
Major Delamere SlSerrett OF the coast
artillery for five days. Captain L. e.
Hanson, Ninth infantry, has been given an
extension OF one month.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14


TOXIC Aug 13,-The waters Of the river
Surnida are still rising and the HOMO and
Fukadawa wards OF TOXIC are nearly COM
pletely submerged. Tens Of thousands Of
persons are homeless and starving. One OF
the three more important embankments
guarding Toxic has broken. Should the
second and third dykes break half the cap
ital would be submerged. ~
The threatened entertainments are now
being guarded by troops. At o clock this
evening the steady rise Of the water was
still apparent. Owing to the inundation of
the buildings, the Fukagawa gas and cleo
trio lights are falling
Thousands of homeless persons are being
sheltered in the temples and school houses.
at which relief stations the most deplorable
sights are witnessed. The victims of the
flood are wholly dependent on public re-
lief. Thousands more have been unable to
find shelter. and they are exposed to rain
and hunger. Every available boat is being
employed In the work of rescue and to
convey food where It is most needed.
The question OF feeding the stricken peo-
pie Is causing apprehension. The vegetable
and fish supplies are failing and the stock
OF biscuits already IL nearly exhausted.
There is no fear, however. for the supply
of rice The water of the sumida river
is almost washing the bottoms Of the
bridges. The climax Of the inundation is
expected tonight
The mountain flood in the neighborhood
of Karuizawa has destroyed the Mikasa
hotel. Many foreigners were sleeping there,
but fortunately no fatalities have BEEN re-
ported so far.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14
c. A. LYON On TIE STAND
National Committeeman from Texas
Tells Of Tribal Contracts.
ASSISTED M'MURRAY IN DEAL
He Has No Interest, Esther Direct
or Indirect, in Agreements that
Are Now Being In
vestIEated.

SULPHUR. okl., Aug. 13.-What part
Cecil A. Lyon national committeeman of
Texas took in the activity at Washington
for the approval Of the old tribal McMur-
ray contracts for the sale of Indian lands
was described by Mr.. Lyon in the hearing
before the congressional investigating COM
mittee today
~ These contracts were disapproved by
President Roosevelt in 1908. The new con-
tracts which are the cause of the investi-
cation, Mr.. Lyon said, he had no inter-
est in.
Asked II he thought he was asked to Join
in the old contracts because of his political
influence and acquaintance with President
Roosevelt, Mr.. Lyon said:
''It was entirely possible"
In 1905, Mr.. Lyon said, he Joined with 7.
F. McMurrays law firm in the contracts
by which 10 per cent attorneys fee was
to be obtained in the sale OF the land
Mr.. Lyon went to Washington and with
Francis Leupp, commissioner of Indian af-
fairs. discussed the subject with President
Roosevelt. There was some discussion con-
cerning making the Indians stockholders
In the land, but this plan was not gone into.
McMurray Employed Him.
WAS 1t possible that your connection
with the president and your political in
fluence induced McMurray to get you to
join him?" asked Chairman Burke.
1T is possible, but flatter myself that
1t was partly my bushes ability"
Mr.. Lyon continued: II told Secretary
Garfield that my employment In the matter
was to be open and above board and II
there was anything not exactly proper
1Cnntini,nd on Second I,o1-O1 "
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1910-08-14
Roosevelt Will
Make no Comment
Former President Interested in Re-
port that Aldrich and Cannon
Are to Retire. -

OYSTER BAY, Aug. 13.--Ex-President
Roosevelt had no comment to make on the
dispatches from Beverly, Mass, that
President Taft had decided on read
justment OF condition within the inner
sphere of the republican party.
He was Interested greatly in the re-
port that Senator Aldrich and Speaker
Cannon would be relegated to a lesser
position in the councils Of the party, that
Secretary Ballinger would retire on Sep
tember 10 and that Senator Crane would
assume more important role in his
relations with the administration.
DANVILLE, Ill, Aug. 1s.-speaker
Cannon smiled today, when asked to
comment on rumors that he, Senator Aid
rich and Secretary Ballinger were to be
In less prominent positions in republi-
can national politics. He said
Acting In concert with the republi-
can majority in congress, contributed
what could toward the enactment of
the Legislation and the president approved
it. The democratic minority in congress,
reinforced by a small group of men un-
der the leadership of LaFollette, Cum
Minis. Brlstow and others, opposed the
legislation. That is the privilege of the
democratic party and its allies, but 1 am
quite willing to abide by the vote of the
majority of the. people in November"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1s-Postmaster
General Hitchcock. who returned here
from Beverly today, said that the report
tnat the president had decided to require
tke resignation of Secretary Ballinger
and to eliminate Speaker Cannon and
Senators Hale and Aldrich from the coun-
sells of the party was not mentioned dur
ing his conference with the president.