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Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

rather than to another because OF the
location of the convention 1t is little
wonder then that Baltimore retained this
prestige from the start. Up 10 the out
break of the civil war the Democrats held
all their national conventions, with ono
exception in Bait more, and the National
Republicans aud their Wing SUCCESSORS
held all their national conventions there
with two exceptions. The Democrats met
once in Cincinnati iu 1886, and the Wings
IN Harrisburg in 1870, and in Philadelphia
In lSiS.
The rise Of. the Republican party with
its prcponderant strength I'm the middle
west and with the steadily westward
trend Of population soon put a new face
on the convention proposition. The Re
publicans, To- be sure, met first IN Phna-
delpha i'm 1856, but on the next turn
assembled i'm Chicago, then the far west,
out Of which sprmg the victorious CO.
horts led by Lincoln. For the pre-
functory performance Of Lncolns re-
nomination, tic Republicans took their
convention to Baltimore. but returned
again 10 Chicago TO honor the hero OF
IAppomatoN. Counting It's first national
convention, 1860, Chicago has been tho
scene Of ten big meetings Of the two
great political parties-slX Republican
aud four DcmocTdtic-to say nothing of
the numerous similar gatherings of the
so-caled lesser parties. Chicago there
fore. since war times has occupied the
corresponding position as a national con
ycntlon city that Baltimore held before
the war.
The items usually considered as hay-
ing "a bearing ON convention location, I
have already enumerated. When tho
national committees convene next month.
cach city blIdng for the couveu-
/ ton win present through its spokcs-
men cogeut arguments why IT should
have the preference. Most Of these argu-
monts viii relate 20 the physical we'll
being and convenience OF the delegates
| and convention crowds, and the proper
equipment for the expedition and tho
| transaction Of the business on which
/ they will be called. For with the vast
expansion Of the country ana its grow,
/ ing population the national convention
Of today has become Of ma~tpdou pro.
portions aa compared with tho pigmy
Isle Of the early years, Each convention
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

of the two great parties now consists
Of approximately 1000 delegates and loon
aIternates, while the officers, press COT
respondents, special guests, spectators
and camp followers are estimated from
1000 10 10000. OF which at best "niy
4 small part can actually be witness 10
the Proceedings.
First. Though there is properly no first
nor last--the railway facilities 20 bring
this vast army together ANA take Ia
constituent parts to their homes after
the close Of the convention are abso-
lutely essential. 40 One-road town could
funnel folks in that number IN ana out
with satisfactory promptncss Ina the al
luted time. The convention city must be
the hub OF railways radiating la all al
TcctiOns with terminals adequate to OK
traordiuurv demands People who 80 TO
these gatherings expect 10 be subjected
10 stress and strain but they also expect
to arrive before the chairman Taps for
order and 10 get out of town after adj
jOurnmeut without unreasonable delay,
Second After tho delegates and crowds
housed aud fed. They must be permitted
10 sleep, and eat, and drink, and pursue
cleanliness and seek amusement Tho CON
voutiou extends at least over the greater
part OF a week. but is in session ass a
rule only e few hours each day. Even
II all the strangers were able to attend,
which they are not, they would have %
be- provided for when the convention is
not i'm session. u is the hotels aud res
taurauts rofrcshment places, baths. thea
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

Cleveland was held I'm tent pitched on
Chicagos lake front. In 1900 the audi
torium in which Kansas city was TO
house the democratic convention burned
few weeks prior to the date, but a
new ana more commodiuus building was
at urcc erected I'm its place and ready n
the appointed time.
Fourth. the crowds on the floor and 80
tho galleries are not tho only ones at
tending the convention; tho whole news
paper reading public throughout the
length and breadth Of tho land ana over
seas eucircling the globe wherever civil
lied nations exist, are present by proxy
IN the persons of the press representa-
tivcs. The proposal has even been adj
yanCed I'm all seriousness to shut out all
tho spectators except the newspaper re-
pOrters I'm the interest OF cxpediung bus.-
ness, and for the protection Of the dele
gates from outside influences, and OF
relying on the press To- disseminate &C
counts Of what Is happening as mluutcly
aud graphically as need Doe. Whether this
doubtful cNpcdiont is over adopted on not
the proper accommodation of the press
gallery is fundamentals it would De use
less 10 hold a convention, write a plat
form and nominate a presidential ticket
unless the news Of il could he gotten out,
This working room for the working news
paper men means uunk-line telegraph ANA
telephone service from the convention
city 10 an tho great news ccnters II
means also consideration OF tho difference
m time between different parts OF ouJ
great trauscontIucutal country 10 whicl
the publication OF all the important news
papers OF large circulation Is adjusted.
FIFTH. financial safeguards Tor tho lcglu'
mate expenses of the convention must
boz provided. ~ tho convention city rCap'
the profits OF money spent by delegates
aud visitors. SO II is expected 10 foot the
bills Tho customary way rs 10 raise a
guaranty fund and deposit II TO the credit
OF local treasurer authorized 10 meet
obligations as they arise. For 1905. Den
Yer put up 10000 for the Democrats, while
Chicago insured without limit whatever
outlay might De necessary for the Repub
/ licaus-said 10 have called for about
$1,000. The range Of expenditures covers
halI rent music, decorations, tickets
printlng, badges. salaries of paid om.
pIulrs personal ,EIcuH.H OF officers and
subcommittee a charge, AZ times thC
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

surplus, If any In the guaranty fund has
been turned into the campaign fund as a
campaign contribution, but later practice
Is TO return it to donors WHO would have
been held proportonatcly for any deficit.
sixth, sentimental and political reasons
may be urged for a particular convention
location The Republicans went back to
Philadelphia in 1900 TO celebrate the conf
plction Of the first half century Of the
party's existence I'm the same place where
the start had been made, The Democrats
fiNcd upon St Louis FOR their convention
in 1904 in order TO enable those attending
to take I'm The Louisiana Purchase cN-
position al the same time. Political con-
siderations, however. are factors in the
choice much more often, upon the theory
that one city may be better for a par
tiCulaT candidate than another on that
tho award OF the convention may help
bring IN the electoral vote OF the state
thus favored, or at least serve to alluy
factional differences and encourage the
party leaders to unite I'm a more vigorous
onslaught on the political enemy.
10 what extent these expectations are
actually repilzed is a decidedly open Ques
uou The Democratic convention Of 1860
went to Charleston while the lowering
clouds Of civil war were gathering, with
the hope and design to permit the south
crn slave states to control, and yet IL
quickly split on the rocks and both wings
found Il advisable TO adjourn TO Balti-
more 10 finish their work. TO the fact
that the Republicans assembled that year
in Chicago instead OF la a city east Of
the Alleghcaios Is undoubtedly duo the
nomination OF Lincoln Instead OF Seward
The Cincinnati convention in 1876 named
Hayes after Elaine was beaten out largely
because OK local Ohio surroundings and
Harrison likewise enjoyed an advantage
OF proximity to home folks in the Chicago
convention that nominated him IN 1SSy
The choice of Chicago for the last re-
publican convention was hailed as a VIC
tory for the allies against Taft. who
had no prospect OF support from Illinois,
but 1t did not prove 10 DO 50.
Neither IS II possible for the conven-
ton location 70 be definitely measured
I'm electoral votes. Although the repubu-
cans favored st. Louis I'm 1886. Missouri
went democratic as usual. but when the
! lConunued GA PSSe SsysA.l
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

H Better than a.
/ rabbit skin to.
wrap a baby bunt-
ing in"-
II The new, little knitted
sweaters, leggins and
caps we have provided
II for your baby. See
IL them Monday.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19
Locating the Big Conventions
ny .VICTOR ROsEWATER,
Member Republican National Com


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,rn. .,ti,o oo,','oncer,c,t i'm several
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INVITATIONS 10 IAs Various P"i-Cal Pa'Iies
10 hold their national nominating con-
MENTIONS betoaeD5 The approach OF an
other presidential campaign as certainly
as the appearance Of the robins precedes
tho advent OK spring Ahe privilege OF
entertaining ana incidentally exploring
the delegates ana spectators VINO assemble
Tor these Srcat QuadreAhal spectac'es mas
come to be one EeehlN sought afier, ana
the competition l'f mo Ioculo" ol the
big conventions promises to oe as Disk
mus year as ut any tine nom the found
lnE OF the republic.
II there has been any rue o. rules
guiding the selection o. the convention
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

At this first national nominating cunVcn-
ton rs delegates were present from more
than half the states. Following the exam
pie thus set, the National Republican, met
in convention, also AT Baltimore. uecem-
Der T. 1851, with rs, delegates represent
ing seventeen states. Although the TO-
nomination Of President Jackson was rn-
contested. tho Democrats likewise resortoi
for the first time to convention 10 settle
upon a running mate for him, assembling
in Baltimore on May y, 1872, when S2G
delegates participated. representing all
the then existing states excepting Mis-
sOuri.
The fact that an three Of tho initial
national nominating conventions were
held in one and the same city attests The
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

Red fox fur set consisting of an extra
large muff lined with satin messaline and
an elaborate cOllarette, all beautifully
blended; regularly $500, Monday, $685.
Blue fox fur sets consisting of fine col
larette and muff, very specially priced
at $3.50.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

Opossum fur sets consisting of n nice
large scarf aud muff; regularly 5000 the
set. Monday, $3.50.
Natural racCoOn fur sets with an extra
large shawl collar trimmed with tails and
heads and a large barrel muff; regularly
$4,000 the set Monday, $500.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19
A Deposit Will Hold Any Plume for Future Deliver,

it..
will
such wish to take ALL GO AT JUST HALE OF THEIR
PflOES.
Omaha daily bee., 1911-11-19

ccon'.nued VA HsSe ssysAJ
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26
YONKERS FAST GROWING
Much Building Activity in City
in Recent Years.

Workers is one of the most tiouilshihs
cities bordering the northeriy limits OF New
York. within the electric and rapid transit
yone of tho greater city. 1t IL exactly a
distance Of fifteen miles from the extreme
southerly end OF old Manhattan TO the ran
road stat of the Harlem River DIVISION
Of the New York Central IN this city. Being
snugly located. on the high ridge cf land
that forms the casterly bank OF the iiud-
son River, the city virtually rests 'on
series OF terraces. Particularly IS tins the
leading feature in somo OF its choicest resi-
dental parts.
Within recent years that charming section
Of land north of the Harlem ship cana,
which has 80 many ruial charms, has been
tho scene Of interesting building activities.
Long rows of substantial and detached
houses have been erected IN that time. The
cost Of the houses wouln total many million
dollars. on some of the choicest corner
sites met by intersccting roadwaNs. some
large and modern apartment houses have
been put up In view OF this building en-
ergy m this part of The cits. this section
IS no longer what could be rightly termed
sparsely settled. and this construction
work has extended into the older and new
residential centres ot Nonkers. Tor this
part OF old New York ought physically 10
lelong 10 Yonkers
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26
IMPROVEMENTS AT SCARSDAN'
Park Being Made Around Station
Garden and Fountains.

Tho central section Of Nesienes', :,
County. reached 10y the Harlem d''l,,y" ,b.
the New York Central. more esp''', q,
section known as scarsdale. )Hs' sosl ..,,,,al
White Plains. is well known ioI 10 ,uls
scenery. There arc picturesque IVY o,S.
ard valleys with streams. rocks anu I'm
lands. This section Il bound u
country for many years TO conn ,.,,loc.
rsrcc,ally is this true ot the "a.
,,.,,s or the Scarsdale Estates .,
llartsdalc station. two miles m,
White Plains. The Gretna'io' ,,cr.
built up with much rapidi'y' ,,,y
ertv WAS thrown open 10 tne u' ,h.re
l,t,,e over a wear ago and ~,r.
arc fourteen houses built or unos, ,n,,
s,,,c,io, and ten more wi.l he p'n'' w.
spring. me STA
mark - pe,ns laid ont srouna ,r,.
ton. with A sunken garden anu ..d tho
deer Enclosure IS beins cohs'' ,,unds
old Lego house facins the s''''o- Ard
has bsen transformed into Yea hos ard
VIII ts opAned this spring. WAA' al
,dr,v.s and protusion oi shru''es .r,s
,,r,rr,ss ,hA spring work Tennis .,,vs
v,n he laid out and many othe' ,.a,
features will develop thia comma. acre
Tn. plo,s range from one-eigh'h o. - s,s.
up 10 one acre but farther l''". "..~rcu.d.
TON in the Murray tI,l tract ara s.,sers
,nss ,hs purchaser can secure 80 80, sss
from one 10 ten acres TINS se ,bors
the advantages OF the White r'''
and regular deliveries.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26
WESTCHESTER ATTRACTS INVESTORS
This Prosperous County of New York Just North of Manhattan
Island Also Enhancing to Spectators.
RAPID GROWTH OF ITS MANY TOWNS IN RECENT YEARS
sTH AVENUE AND iST STREET.

larger the market the greater the posi-
bility for enhancement Of values.
Much has recently been written about
high speed rapid transit routes. but little
has been said about their relation to the
development of the northerly suburban
areas Westchester is going TO have one
Of the strongest high speed rapid transit
links ever welded 10 the network of sub
ways and trolley service lines Of the
greater city. Its electric lines now are
second 10 none in any other territory.
There is no other county outside Of the
greater city with larger number of well
planned modern villages and towns. The
total value of the real estate Of this district
exceeds by many hundred thousands that of
any other suburban territory of like size
end characteristics near the greater city
Moreover, it seems hardly necessary 10 en-
phasize the fact again. in this yearly review
Of conditions in this region. that no other
suburban district can boast Of larger
frontage on waters navIgable TO all sorts OF
pleasure craft as well as the large vessels
for commercial uses.
Nowhere else in the great suburban ter
r:,ory of the greater city will there be
found a higher appreciation Of the worth
OF land and homes than within the bound
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

cries Of this delightful region Along 'ne
sound shore. at such towns as Rye haIri.
SON and Port Chester. the worth OF the lana
e high in comparison to that In many
o,ber nearby suburban regions. These VAL
,,as IN the Sound shore district are not
-, based on fictitious foundations nn' arc .'.
result of the supply and demand lot S''.'
along the waters Of the Long lsiaha 'ounu ,,,
Overlooking the Hudson River 100 VIII
Re found some of the most valuable anu
some of the most ideal villas ana country
nlaces with every city convenience Wi'mn
a short distance Of the heart OF old Ne"
York Even in the places known as interior
towns realty values arc somewhat higher
than in most Of the smaller settlements IN
land in other parts of the suburban as
friCts
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

cannot risk their moneys or sums intrusted
10 them on vacant property unless there
is some excellent security given that they
will never be bothered with seeking for the
uayment Of interest or trying TO fnd
market for the property In order to get
what money they advanced out Of the sum
realized at the sale Generally lot buyers
reacn their conclusions as to the loan con
ditions of section by trying TO place a
mortgage on their vacant sites. Being
Usually told that only loans VIII he fur-
nished on huilt-up sites. they think that
mortgage loan conditions there are eX-
asperatinc. and that no one wants To lend
on good marketable property. II Is only
natural that lenders should try to avoid all
The risks which come with mortgage loans
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

in suburban territories and try to encour-
age home building.
No one need fear that they cannot get
satisfactory loans on good real estate
security in Westchester. nor should any
person hesitate 10 invest there, because the
district has been the scene of some Of the
most stirring realty activity in the last FIVE
years IN the history of suburban develop
ment. Nor should the fear OF large local
assessments for future improvements cause
prospective buyers TO falteY in their steps
IN this district. Local assessments will
never ne anywhere near as hign as in the
boroughs of Tie Bronx and Manhattan.
The values Of to-day will look small as
compared 10 the prices which will be oh
tanned for properties when the present rapid
transit projects and roadway plans Of the
region have been brought to a successful
termination.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

Westchester County forms one of the
most enhancing fields for spectators and
investors in the suburban area Of the
metropolitan zone.
There was time not long ago when
this beautiful region OF fine estates and
fourishing cities al the northerly threshold
of the greater city appealed chiefly 10
business men and others who could not.
owing 10 their physical condition or other
reasons live within the boundaries Of New
York u is now territory which IS eX-
ceedingly attractive TO all classes of per-
sons, and particularly TO the city toier
who loves 10 live among rural surround
ings within short distance Of his place
Of work and also 10 those who love 10
enjoy frequent long auto rides far from
the metropolitan centres.
Time a Realty Factor.
Time is one OF the great factors IN the
determination OF real estate values. NO
matter how charming a place may be. un'
lass il rs accessible its realty value Is
small provided il does not possess some un-
usual real estate asset With every effort
that Is successfully made 10 reduce the
running time OF trains between the city
and suburban points broader market Is
made for property in the suburbs and TIE
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26
Tunnel Nuisances Removed.

Some years ago one or the S'ea'e''
obstacles in developing some or the h'sh-
class residential sections in the more charih
inc places was the smoke ana steam
ruisances in the Fourth Avenue Iunhe''
Those nuisances were abolished about two
wears ago. by the New York Central @
New Haven lines. by changing the motive
mower Of their trains from steam to cleo
tricity.
The noise made ny the running trains vas
also lessened. and how much the removal
~ these old nuisances was appreciated by
Manhattan dwelcrs has been demonstrated
IN many ways. especially by the building
of one Of the largest cooperative apart
ment house districts in central PARK avenue
BY various syndicates. and also by the
erection OF some of the costliest private
dwelling houses on Manhattan Island.
This smoke and steam nuisance was about
the cnly serious drawback which acted IN a
certain sense a d slight check 10 tho realty
progress in certain parts of the county in
recent years. There really never have been
ANY water barriers between the district and
Manhattan Island
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26

,nder the title Of its present name, VIZ
M same stockholders. directors ana Jus. >,,s,
A statement published by the cohpa"
month shows it to have capitsi o' IA
900: surplus and profits OF SloS's'' 20
deposits OF s9.36s,350 -.
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26
NEW ROCHELLE TRUST COMPANY

Ar imposing structure N Eew Rochslle IS
that occupied b. the New Rochelle Trus,
COMPANY ~ No !Gi 10 ?Io Main street
Tventy wars ago the institution was es-
tablished under the name OF the Bank OF
New Rochelle. In 1901 II was reorganixel
New-York tribune., 1911-03-26
Better Money Channels.

% course. there have been other KINDS OF
obstacles which some years ago anected
tie work for mere rapid, extending the
areas occupied by hsh-class dwellings, and
substantial business houses in the territory
but they ,ere OF that kind which is usually
Incidental Ia the Development Of the ma q
;ority Of suburban regions one Il the
leading drawbacks Mas the inability Of
good speculative builders ~ get satisfactory
building loans. Permanent loans on ne"
houses was a more diffcult task 10 sue
cessfully negotiate
To-day the demand for attractive houses
throughout the entire district d. 20 big and
requires such immediate attention that the
money lenders no longer hesitate 10 help
10 their utmost Nell-planned speculative
projects. nor - II very laborious under
taking 20 get permanent loans after the
building loan has been repaid To borrow
on vacant lots is. ~ course. IN most in
stances a hercu!s,n task Financial insti-
tutions and money lenders throughout the
suburban area want incoms-p s-produc!ng col
latera! as security for their loans. They
Chicago eagle. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1889-19??, 1911-09-23

mated the Seventy Cent Gas league In
the mayoral campaign, proposes to
settle telephone rates now that the
league has completed its end Of the
gas price rates and left It for the
courts to say whether the 75 to 6S
cent sliding scale ordinance is fair.
1 Aid. Bauler insists that the penny
telephone idea is all right and says
he has worked out the idea without
the aid of any expert like Edward w.
Bemis or w. ]. Hagenah, who were
engaged In both the gas and telephone
rate investigations.
Aid. Bauler wants to change the
name of the Seventy Cent Gas League
to the penny Telephone League"
The alderman declares that the tele-
phone meter problem may be salts.
factorily solved, although mechanical
experts throughout the country have
been endeavoring to solve It for years.
Action by the city council upon the
question of doing away with the tele-
phones In which nickel is required
before the attention of central is OBJ.
tanned Is likely to be taken at the first
meeting after the council vacation.
Announcement was made by Aid.
Britten of the 23d ward that he in.
tended to present at the meeting an
ordinance compelling the telephone
company to remove whot are known
as "tick tick" phone boxes. Hts en-
nouncement followed the delivering
of an opinion by Corporation Counsel
Sexton that such an ordinance could
be passed under the police powers of
the city. An effort will be made to
have the council take action upon the
ordinance without referring 1t to a
committee, several aldermen having
promised to support motion for the
suspension of the rules for this pur.
pose.
It Is asserted by Aid. Britten that
the stick tick" telephones constitute
a serious menace.
"The installing of these devices
has deprived the persons in whose
homes they are of protection to
which they are entitled against fire
and robbers" he said. with these
devices at work It Is impossible to
obtain the attention of the telephone
operator until nickel has been de-
posted In the box. Every one who
Is familiar with the nickel In the slot
telephones knows how often one finds
ones self without q nickel.
"A mans home might be burned