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Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-08-01
to WIND up matters duick.

to wind up matters quick
sssible. On the first ballot Of
the day, the forty third, Illinois switch
ed over to Wilson and on the succeed
ing ballots the vote Of the governor
rapidly increased. After the forty
fifth Senator Bankhead arose and
withdrew the name of Oscar Under
wood. THAT means Wilson," said the
managers for Clark. Then Governor
Foss' name also was withdrawn
whereupon Senator Stone and ex-
Governor Francis gave up hope for
the speaker. They formally released
the Clark delegates from their pledges,
and it seemed all over but the shout
ing. But the Tammany bunch and
some others were still stubborn and
Fitzgerald of New York objected to
the unanimous nomination of Wilson
by reclamation. So further calling of
the roll was necessary.
Every strategy known in political
generalship was tried to stampede the
convention for the different candi-
dates. No convention in the history
of this country has seen such wild
demonstrations as have been wit
messed in this one at Baltimore.
While Tuesdays dramatic incident,
arising over the selection of a tenn
porary chairman, was the cause Of
almost unprecedented turmoil, there
was nothing even bordering on dem.
onstration. 1t was just plain fight
not enthusiasm
Even the speech OF Temporary
Chairman Parker did not arouse the
response so characteristic of Demo
cratic conventions of the past, and the
convention showed nothing but fight
ing mood until after the incident Of
the Bryan resolution of Thursday eve
ming and the beginning of the nomi-
mating speeches.
The Clark and Wilson forces strug-
gled valiantly to make the greater
showing for their respective candi-
dates. While Clark was showing the
greater voting strength, the lung pow
er Of the thousands Of college boys in
the Wilson following gave to him an
advantage so far as continued effort
at noise-making was concerned.
The terrific din OF Thursday night
which was started by the Clark hosts
when Senator Reed named the speak
er for the Democratic nomination con-
tinued undated for one and quarter
hours, and in 1t there seemed to be
employed every noise-making imple-
ment ever invented.
Great as was the Clark demonstra-
ton. however, it did not compare in
noise with that led by the Princeton
boys when Judge Westcott named the
New Jersey executive. For more than
one and half hours the din contin-
ued, the lusty youngsters seeming to
glory in their ability to keep it up
OF all of the demonstrations OF
Thursday night the most amusing was
that started by man in the press
stand for Governor Baldwin, when the
name of the Connecticut executive
was entered in the race for the nom
ination. Realizing that the fourteen
delegates from Connecticut could not
successfully compete with the strong
er following Of the other candidates
the men in the press stand volun
teered noisy assistance which they
continued for more than twenty min
utes and which subsidized only when
the choir threatened to clear the
press stand if the reporters did not
stop. The many star writer's in the
press stand. men whose regulations
for genius are worldwide. led the
Baldwin demonstration, and intro.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-08-01

rules could be taken Mr.. Bryan with
drew the last paragraph of his reso-
luton, and the resolution was then
passed practically unanimously.
The dramatic incident, probably the
most dramatic that has ever occurred
in national political convention, had
but served to widen the breach be-
tween the Bryan and Murphy forces.
If that were possible.
From the first to the ninth ballot
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-08-01
BRYAN VS.. MURPHY
Convention a Mighty Struggle
Between Those Titans of
Politics.
coMMoNER ALWAYS TO FRONT

His Sensational Attack on Plutocrats
and Tammany, and stanchfield's
Bitter RepIy-How Champ CIark's
Forces Failed to Prevent the Nom
ination Of the Governor of New
Jersey-DeIesates WearIed and
Exasperated by the Week-Long
Contest.
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-08-01

eager interest as she listened to the
denunciation of her distinguished hus
band and the arraignment Of his ad.
ministration contained In the speech
of the permanent chairman. But II
they expected any evidences Of dis.
pleasure on the part of Mrs Taft.they
were disappointed, for she only smiled
Audubon County journal. (Exira, Iowa) 1884-1993, 1912-08-01

the Virginia delegation had asked for
the withdrawal of any part of the
resolution; that Virginia was entirely
competent to handle it's internal at
fairs and would recognize no right of
Mr.. Bryan to NEEDLE with her.
New York's policy of silence. a pol
icy which was maintained throughout
the convention, remained unbroken
throughout the turmoil. which lasted
for an hour.
Before the vote which had been
asked for on the suspension OF the
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
DISTRESSING COINCIDENCE
A New Program for This State

From political viewpoint, The Star Is not a
partisan newspaper 1t is partisan only to the extent
that il endeavors always to better the conditions OF the
oppressed and to battle with the oppressor. his
brief explanation made because of the position he
Star will take in the political campaign now being
fought.
The Star believes that the progressive party in
the state of Washington is big fighting force tor the
common good. The time may come in future years
when il will be necessary for The Star, and all other
papers honestly endcavorng to serve the people, to
wage war against the candidates OF this new political
party When that time comes will do what we are
doing today, endeavorng with all our might to build
up the new party that will arise then.
will serve us little If we send to the state house
at Olympia the progressive candidate tor govrnor
unless there is with him state officials and men,
bers of the legislature pledged as the governor is
pledged. It will little If we allow to remain
in the hands of the corrupting influences OF the old
political party county Offices
The time has come for cleaning up and a new
program in which human life, human hands and
human hearts shall be given consideration ahead OF
the Almighty Dollar.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
oLy 6MLMxN q
CAN YOU WRITE.
SHORT STORY?
~ so, YOU HAVE a CHANCE
FOR THAT DoLlAH-REAp
ABOUT 1T.

II so. you have a chance for that
81 90. Read about u.
At the request OF several mem
beers of the Circle. Uncle Jack has
decided on a STORY Contest" for
nleces and nephews this week The
Circle has had one or two Story
Contests before. and Ia each case,
Judging from the large number OF
letters received, they we're enthu-
siastlcally received. A cash prize
OF 400 will be awarded TO the boy
or girl writing the best short story
containing not over $50 words. All
manuscripts must be written neatly
In Ink. and must be on only one side
OF the paper.
The following IL the latest letter
received by Uncle Jack. requesting
q story contest:
Dear Uncle Jack: Next week
may we tell In $50 or 100 words a
short story I just love TO tell
stories or write them.
MAuDE BURR.
i0225 9th nv. s.. City.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
The Editors Mail

the new and wonderful Anti.Ex.
tsRynwance league. which I'm my
cntimatlonl must be composed of
a band Of men who believe a man
should go home only when he has
no place eiao 20 so.
Ono Of their arguments Ia that
they are going TO oppose the en-.
travaEmns expenditure OF public
funds Penny wise and pound
foollahI
Again. II they are an inveatiga.
ton committee. shy DO they not
got both nsdra Of the story instead
OF Jumping nj conclusions
They say the double platoon sys.
tom would not increase efficiency.
but have they studied tho present,
SYSTEM Every DAY in the week
thcrr are 30 many men off their
day off. Then there are three
meal hours for each man on duty.
SO that this reduces the number of
men on duty AZ any given time 70
AZ least two-shsrdm OF tho full nnn.
Der. With the platoon syntom.
there would be no offs" and no
meal hours. which consequently
would mean a fall crow at all
tlmes nj all stations.
This league with tho long name
says the platoon system has proven
failure in other eitscs. one Of
them omsha. Nrb.. in spite OF the
fact that In Omaha the donble
platoon system IL In force to-day
and has been for five years. and
has proven 40 successful thAt the
Insurance rates have been reduced
considerably. r.
Where IL the spirit OF humanity
and good fellowship ~ these firc-
men are bcgrudErd the few hours
that mean 40 much 10 their wives
aud chIIdrenf MRS. W.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

or the late Bishop Charles G.
Grafton. Fon du Lac man. said
the other day;
once during a disastrous strike.
a capitalist OF Fon du Lac rose In
"A church meeting and asked leave
10 speak. The bishop gave him the
floor and the man delivered him.
self Of long panegyric upon cap.
talns Of industry. upon the good
they do by giving men work. by
booming tho country. by reducing
the cost of production and so forth.
when the capitalist had finished
his self-praises. and. flushed and
Satisfied. had sat down again,
Bishop Grafton rose and said, with
quiet significance:
rs there any other sinner who
would like 10 say a word q - st.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

Editor Tho Star; Golfers
Weekly says that 'the claim that
Wilson's nomination was arranged
by the bosses Ia pr~posterous Il
Ia prcposteronsf Biz crooked bus
meas interests know that their en-.
croachmenss upon the general wei
fare would be most effectively 70
sisted BY Roosevelt. provided no
could get enough progressive sup
port in the house and senate. So
their first drmlr. was Ia beat
Roosevelt. They knew that 20 do
this they had 10 put up a progress
slvc apparently dlssas,eful 90 Wall
At They knew that Champ Clark.
without Bryan's backing. could not
cut into HooAuynlts vote 40 much
as be would receive ziaudpat votes
that would otherwise go 10 Taft.
SO. without openly cooperating
with Bryan or Wilson. they toll.
Grated the nomination Of a man
not the choice OF the majority OF
the party.
The next thing To do Was 10 ar.
rang. things TO assure Wilson .
Hassty--to promote tho candidates.
OF men upon whom Wilson will
have 10 depend for advice and sup.
port In securing legislation.
Looking over the ilst OF demo
Gratis In the house and senate and
those. like Heiffncr. most active In
supporting Wilson. II Ia very prob
able that Wall IT. felt that It's in.
tcrcsts were not In any great dan.
ger. W. MCDOWELL.
Editor The Star: I have Just
read an article In a newspaper re-.
gardIng the svoplatoon system for
fIremcn which was authorized by
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

She catered the grocery store
with 3 Jar OF maFmaladc In her
hand and fire Ia her eye. See
here she said 10 the clerk. n
bought this stuff because the card
In your window saya it's an excel.
lent substitute for butter"
Yea. ma'am. ~ II Ia"
Well. TIA a grand substitute.
must say I tried frying bit of
fish with I, this morning and the
taste Was 20 awful had to throw
the fish all away."--Boston Tran
script.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
THEY SHOULD ALL
JOIN III, SHE SAYS

Dear Uncle Jack: am sending
a drawing % your contest this
week win you please send me a
membership card 10 your splendid
Circle club The Circle certainly
Is fine thing for boys and girls.
and ! think every boy and Girl tina,
reads The Star ought 10 join it,
Ida Rupert. 1887 ftth av. $. ".
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
INTERESTED I'M TT

Dear Uncle Jack. I am 10 years
old and In the Eighth grade. am
sending n drawing for the contest
and would like 90 get a membership
card. Although DO not belong 90
the Circle. am interested in II and
am always glad when The Star boy
comes on Saturday nights. Rose
sahlin. 1904 18th At. Anncortes.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
LOOKS FOR THE STAR

Dear Uncle Jack. Please send
me membership card. am n
years old and am In the Sixth
grade at the Whittier school. !
look for tho Circle every Saturday
and enjoy Il very mnch. Elsie
kirkpatrick. 1919 n. SIND II.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
FIVE MORE MUST
HAVE CERTIFICATES

The following boys and girls
have written 70 The Circle club for
membership certificates. The Ger
tiflcAteB have been mailed 10 them
Write TO Uncle Jack today for a
card
Ida Rnpperi. 1877 i4th nv. 8. w
Ivan Plcrson. c5gs 10th ay. N. W.
Elsie Kirkpatrick. 1919 n. 5znd
~
Rose sahlin. 1903 18th Ct. Ana.
cories.
Clara lie Gary, Edmonds, Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
osTRAcIsM

Hotel Proprietor Cat fashionable
RESORT Shall | introduce you 10
some Of the women who are also
living here?"
Mrs. Parvenu tsadly) No, thank
you. | cannot smoke cigarettes.
drink cocktails, play cards for
money or talk politics. 1 am not
a lady.--Life.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
RUTH HAuck LOSER WHEN
LOT is DRAWN-LouisE Ora
HAM WINNER.

Ths drawing contest. which end
cd Friday afternoon, proved a
hummer. and 50 drawings, Denned
By boy and girl readers OF The
Star. were received by the Circle
department Tho awarding OF the
800 prize proved a hard PROPOSE
ton. as there we're 10 many good
drawings received. Both Louise
Graham. 1885 z5th ay.. and Ruth
Hauek. s2s 2ist ay., sent ia
sketches that would have been the
prize winner had not the other con.
tributed TO the contest IL was
necessary 10 draw lots to decide
the winner between these Two
clever artists. the prize falling 10
Hiss Graham. Both OF these girls
are but IL years old. and II Is a
certainty that they have a bright
future 10 look forward 10 with the
pen. The boys and girls sending tn
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

GEMS worth $4,000 found
hanging on branches OF trees
in New Jersey" Sounds like
a tale from Arabian Nights,
but an American robber
played the leading role.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
LIGHT COMEDY

unprepossessinw Stranger (hold.
Ing pipe In one hand1--t say.
friend. could you give Tue a
match 20
The Careful One--A match
What would you do with n match :
Unprcposeessing Stranger faar.
casticaliy why. commit arson. o,
course. New York Evening Post.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
CONFUSING

IF we women had the vote, mat
ters would be simplified."
Il don't know" replied Miss
Cayenne. They might be more
complex. When man sent us
candy and flowers. we wouldn't
know whether he was leading up
to a proposal or merely election.
eering. Washington Star.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

THAT wind the other night
was like a breath from Old
Man Winter, sweeping the
leaves away and getting Seat
tie ready for her brisk little
cold season.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
WANTS A CARD

Dear Uncle Jack: have con-
tribufed 10 many OF your oonies;n.
but haven't a membership GER
tIflcate. WIN you please mail me
one'-ciara lie GARY. Edmonds,
Wash.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

THE Auto Spccdcrs' club is
keeping up its same little old
gait in gaining new members.
A few Jail sentences instead OF
fines would decrease the aver
age speed for autos in right
smart fashion.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

Why Change"

II don't get you" said the seat-mate
1T says" the first speaker explained. that the whole
country prosperous under Taft Neither the whole conn
try any part OF the country under Taft Kings rule
subjects Persons living countries where mon
archiea ruI obtains, subjects under king TAFT.
therefore in the mind OF the snob who wrote the sign must
be somewhat in the position OF ruler which he Is not He
be vague way superior 10 the common run OF
men. 1t is the aristocratic idea.
Well said the seatmate, you gotta be some class to
be president OF the United States
That objected the first man. as not the point. We
the American publchavc lot OF good jobs 10 hand out
police streetcIeaning army and navy fire departments
gross. postoffice. dog-cachers-and president.
The best job OF the lot is the presidents. We pay good
wages-S5OGO year. We expect TO get good man for
the money. When hire president, sign fourycar
AT the end Of that time either the
tract the president and another That's all there
Is
1T is just absurd to say that prosperous I'M
der Taft il would be say that John d. Rockefeller or
any other stakeholder prosperous under the who hap
pens be president the of the Standard Oil Co
Nobody but snob would have put tina, little word
under"
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
NEITHER SIS

NEITHER $1,000 $1,000 the exoneration OF the
supreme the ground that the penalty great
any put-hecamps-on letters in the Hay
raise mans level the vying and faIsiyng character
campaign against Bob Hodge
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
Observations

THE opponents OF the plan have only touched on the
dollar side OF the question That is where il affects them.
This fight between dollars and humanity, and in fight
Of that nature humanity will win So spoke Mayor Cotter
in behalf OF the double platoon system for rcmcn.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
s.*.s.x+s+v4srA<


- ffrNS ~ WYNN ft&tf ~ -
4 A drummer and q friend
4 climbed aboard a ramahackie I
= train In an isolated Missouri I
4 town. The train was a feeble. I
4 aathmatic piece OF mechan. I
4 ism. and the Humane society I
= should have prosecuted IT'S I
4 owners for allowing Il 10 run ,
4 at all. ,
q IL finally came 10 dead ,
4 stop Just on the edge OF tofn. ,
= and after long interval of ,
4 trying 60 make Il go the engi- ,
4 neer stuck his head In the ,
4 door and bawled. I
y Say. you two gcnts'li have ,
4 TO sit out TIN git II started" ,
= Kansas City Star. ,
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

MAN who positively predicted Tafts election over III
New York was committed Bellevue yesterday for obseva
ton although Judge rather inclined 20 pack him oil
to the asylum once.-Newark News.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

that can read II. an Il u
Seventh grade and 30 TO ~ w.
tier school. Please send ~
membership card.--ivan Pieuck
es3S Tenth az. n. w.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

you're clever With pencil and make almost anyg
little crcea Take sheet OF
hiforrnlss anywhere you like.
connecting funny
illustration
this works
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

Mr.. ROOSEVELT may view with ALARM point
with PRIDE but he is speechles with establishment
Wall Street Journal.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

JUDGES have some ideas Of justice after ALL One Of
them Massachusetts has sentenced bganist 10 sun
port both his wivess-Nashvlle Banner.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
WAITS FOR CIRCLE

Dear Uncle Jack: would like
10 Join The Star Circle. Every
Saturday I wait for the paper. so
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
ROOSEVELT. living O

hospital bed. longs for the wild
country. Given a real moose
steak, he orders it served in
hunters style, with salt pork.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
NE SUPPLIED THE FUEL

kiddcr-These scars you see on
my head we're received upon the
field ~ battle.
( Katherine Indeed
Kiddef Yea; fell off my horse
during the militia mansuvcrz laat
summer.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

HOW would Seattle like groan under city budget 81
SOOOOOOOf That's the 1913 New York estimate the LARGEST
in the history OF the city.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

THE man Of the hour"
Saturday night will be Bob
Hodge, who will address the
biggest meeting Of the cam
paign at the Coliseum.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19

'Whoever wrote that sign" said man in West Queen
Anne yesterday TO his scamate. is an unconscious
snob He pointed advertising card overhead which
read
"The Whole Country Is Prosperous Under
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
TONIGHT. Senat

TONIGHT, Senator Miles Poindextcr and Bob. IIode
viii discuss real issues in the campaign the Coliseum
theatre
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
EDITOR NORMAN HApGooD ouits coIers weetlv

because Collier wants to support Roosevelt instead of Wilson
- my "
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
HARRY LAUDER

play the role Of Hamlet, in
regular drama. Hell be about
the cheerfulest Hamlet we've
heard Of. And won't he make
that ghost smilcs
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1912-10-19
HlOCf


JOSH WISE
SAYS:
"Judu ttosscs~n
wears an old siI.
yer watch that
has q romantic
history. Is's been
y n d ed q o ~ n
from ps~nbrokcr
10 pa~nbroker.-
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18
Alma. Where do You Ltyco

The attraction to be seen at the
Metropolitan on Wednesday, April "a.
will be Joseph NJ. Wcbcr's splendid
production of "Alma. Where do You
Livc?" which it will he remembered
played for a full season at Wcber's
theatre. New York, and was ono of
the most distinctive hits of the past
season. ALMA" may be described as
neither farce nor burlcsque, nor vet
wholly musical comedy, but something
Of all three of these. Originally a
French musical play by Paul l1erve
and jean Briquet-it was given for a
long time in Paris and was first seen
in America in the German, having
been translated into that language for
use at Adolph Phillips New York
theatre in seth street, where it was
played for nearly a season before be-
ing secured by Joseph NJ. Weber for
adaptation received some harsh crit
icisn1s on account of the Suggestive
moss to he found in it.; but in the
American version this has beer who'll
ly eliminated. The present adapta-
ton was made by George V. Hobart.
who has done his work most clcverly
and has lost none of tho interest and
humor contained in the original
French play. There are fourteen
numbers nj the score and the music
by Briquet is particularly attractive,
especially the number Alma. Where
do You Livc?" which has proved de-
cidedly catching and is one of those
pieces of music that sends the audi
ence away from the theatre whistlins
the air. The company is headed by
Miss Nannette Flack. while other i'm
portant members of the cast are
Charles a. Murray. the we'll known
comedian, and Aubrey Yates. A
splendid scenic production has been
provided and Alma will undoubtcd.
ly prove one of the most attractive
features of the season.
The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1912-04-18

Of the claim that there was no furth-
err enactment on the point, that Sec
ton l32 of the revised statutes, pass
cd in 1892, provides:
The number of electors shall be
equal to the number OF senators and
representatives to which the several
states are by law entitled at the time
when the president and vice prcsi-
dent to he chosen come into Office,
except, that where no apportionment
has beer made after any enumera.
ton at the time of choosing electors.
the number of electors shall be ac-
cording to the then existing appor-
ttonment Of senators and represen-
tativcs."
The evident intent Of the constitu-
ton, derived from the situation when
government under the constitution
was inaugurated. and the statutory
enactment by the second congress.
leave no doubt that the unbroken
precedent since then has been cor
rect. The next electoral college will
consist Of 531 members.