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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-26
CITY Is ELAeoRATEIY
DECORATED FOR RALLY
Harmon Forces Declared to Be Bet
ter Organized Than Any Of
the Others.
Lost Him Many Friends Among
Various Delegations.
BY ]. ED. BLACKBOARD
Staff Writer.

BALTIMORE. Md, June 25.-There
is a riot of decorations in the con-
vention city. Every building in the
business district and a great MAORI
~ IN the residence sections are COW
cred with the national colors. True
Southern hospitality is being extend
ed the countless thousands OF visit
ors, and while there are some objec-
tons to Baltimore as a place for hold
ing a convention OF such proportions.
nothing can be said against the city
generally. or its people. who have
done everything possible TO insure the
comfort of the convention crowds.
One serious proposition so far has
been hotel accommodations. The
Emerson is headquarters for all the
candidates and most OF the big dele
cations. Every hotel is filled and
some OF the headquarters have had to
be located in office buildings. The
Emerson is damned from the bar TO
the roof day and night. and Il Is al
most impossible TO move around in
IT, At night the crowds blockaded
the sidewalks and run out into the
streets all around the square. All en-
frances were stormed by thousands
seeking entrance. and IL required
big police guard 10 keep the crowds
back
The Harmon forces are better or
gained than any OF the others. and
while there is but the barest chance
OF his winning. they are making the
most noise and profess 70 believe he
Is going TO he a winner on a late bal
lot. Their thorough organization is
his strong pOnt. and at a conference
OF the sixteen Ohio Congressman last
week 81 a. one was assigned certain
States TO work Their instructions
were 10 try for votes where delegates
were uninstructed. and ~ they cannot
get support for their man. they make
play for second choice They are
working on the theory that Il will
take four or more ballots TO decide.
and hope 10 secure the delegates n
they jump from Clark and Wilson.
Many such promises have been made.
and AZ Harmon headquarters tonight
II was confidently predicted their man
was to get the support Of New York
and Tammany Hall after a few com
plimentary votes for Mayor Gaynor.
Louis Hoffman. a former Wheeling
boy, r. playing host 20 a crowd OF
Wheeling visitors. Including John
FinneRan. Fred Weber. Andy Nc
Ginley and VIII Hoffman Their
Wheeling money Is counterfeit where
Louie Is. and there Is nothing in the
city he has not introduced them 20.
With his $4,000 car and chauffeur 10.
ways az their disposal. and Lou 10
ant a. guide. they are having a fine
old time. The big auto - covered
with flags and bunting and conven.
tion souvenirs. and with its crowd ~
eight today vas one ~ the interest.
ing street sights.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-26

Before leaving Washington to come
TO Baltimore Monday night, Congress
man ". B. Francis. OF the Sixteenth
Ohio district. called on First Assist
ant Postmaster General Greenfield
and obtained from him a promise that
the Martins Ferry postoffice should
have an extra clerk temporarily. and
II Congress passes the appropriation
bill In July. the office will be perma-
nent. The present stan OF FIVE clerks.
although working exceptionally long
hours. have more than they can do.
John Flynn, the original Bryan
man. arrived from Bellaire Monday
night on the Harmon special. John
! Is bitterly opposed 10 Harmon. and
he was deaf. dumb and blind on the
way over.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-26

David Garden. Of Yorkvlle. o.. o
brother 81 Paunell Garden and a
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-26

time in public speaking In behalf of the
cause. Now the song OF victory should
be sung by one who had the burden OF
the fight"
Another cheer interrupted.
John w. Kern has been faithful
every day OF that IS years. II has cost
him time. money and the wear OF body
and mind. He has been free with all
Kern who stood by me and helped me
take the last stronghold. He helped me
uphold the policy OF publicity OF cam
psign contributions which has now
swept the country.
ii was John ". Kern who stood
with me on that D-nver platform which
direct vote Of the people. Now he il in
the senate. where he can show the
American people how big an American
Income Tax Fight.
He helped In the night for that
amendment authorizing an income tax.
and he has lived TO see the president
who was opposed to II take that plank
houses OF congress and thirty-fOur
states pass IL.
United States senate to purge that
body OF Lorimer. What better man
could we have TO open convention
Parker, Parker! interrupted "A num-
Der Of delegates, and the call swept the
srmory.
I iepeat what better man could we
Parker! Parker broke out the dele
gates
Mr. Bryan stopped for a moment
w hat better man could we md to
represent the militant spirit OF Democ-
racyy' Chairman Mack pounded loudly
for order and got it.
when ! now contrast" continued
lryan, when quiet was secured, the
candidate presented by the committee 1
can do IL without impeaching his char
acter or his good intent. But not every
man or good character and good intent
- worthy to sound the keynote OF a
progressive convention
There are seven million Republicans
N this country. or were at the last cleo
ton, and ! have never doubted most of
mem were men OF high character and
good intent. but We would not invite
Any OF them 70 b.. temporary chairman
Cheers and cries OF oh" mingled
throughout the hall
We have "A great many Democrats
who vote the ticket. hut >re not in sym
PARRY with the purposes OF the party %
ar Bryan said he spoke for Parker he
1900, but wc-s not in. sympathy vf.h the
candidate or the men who stood behind
his nomination
Again there came an interruption and
cries OF Parker"
And I assume that no friend % Judyc
Farker's Will contend that he was safia-
ned In 1908 with all tho candidates or
~ Va" ulaus or purposes Of our plat
FORM. This O. no time for a cnmrnfrn
or pleasant words and sweet phrases %
We are writing history TO-DAY" com
tinued. Mr.. Bryan and this convention
Us 10 announce to the country whether
this convention o. 20 take up the chal-
lenEe thrown down az chicago by a CON
rcnuon controlled By predatory wealth
I or answer 10 by ourselves suhmittinF 10
predatory wealth, ana give the country
no party"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-26

wheel-horse OF Democracy in Jener.
I son county. has been honored with
an appointment as assistant sergeant.
alarms.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-06-26

Squire Louis Hoeffer. OF Woods
field. through Congressman w. B.
Francis. OF Martins Ferry. secured a
position as doorkeeper at the conven-
ton hall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
FRED A. BOWMAN, M. D.
u Physician and Surgeon. ~ IS

ONCE hours II to IL q. m. 1880 e.
$3.50 p. M, 7:30 to $3.50 p. M. Once
phone, on 202, residence phoAe,
3 on 202.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
JACK

A black Kentucky Mammoth Jack
with white points, stands Is IL hands
high, has good bone and good style
and is sure breeder.
Will make the season of 1912,
commencing April 10Th, at LATE
Mitchell's barn in Leon, Iowa.
This Jack has been examined and
found sound except his feet which
are affected from laundering.
Terms-$1O.OO to insure colt to
stand and suck. Parties parting with
mares or removing from the county
forfeit the insurance and service fee
becomes due at once. Mare and colt
will be held for service fee. Care
will be taken to prevent accidents
but will not be responsible should
any occur.
w. H. AXES. Owner and Keeper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
AUDITORS Proclamation for Primary
h.|t|f Election. t@1a =

To the Electors of Decatur Coun-
ty, Iowa:
Notice is hereby given that a
primary election will be held in De-
Catur County, Iowa, on Monday,
June 3, 1912. The said primary
election will be held at the regular
voting place Of each precinct in said
county, the polls opening at 9 o'clock
a. M, and closing at s o'clock p. N.
The primary election will be held
for the purpose or placing in nomin-
alton candidates for the various Of
fees to be voted for by the electors
of said county at the general cleo
ton in November, 1912, by each of
the different political parties, Re-
publican, Democratic, Prohibition
and Socialist, as follows:
The Office of United States Sena-
tor.
The office of two Presidential
Electors at Large.
The office of Governor.
The office of Lieutenant Governor.
The Office Of Secretary of State.
The office of Auditor of State.
The office of Treasurer of State.
The office Of Attorney General.
The office of Superintendent of
Public instruction.
The office of Railroad Commits
sioner.
The office of District Presidential
Elector, Sth District.
The office of Representative in
Congress, Sth District.
The office of State Senator, 5th
District.
The office of State Representative
The office of County Auditor.
The office of County Treasurer.
The office of Clerk of the District
Court.
The office of County Sheriff.
The office of County Recorder.
The office of County Superintend-
ent
The office of County Coroner.
The office of Member of the Board
of Supervisors for the term COM
mencing January /, 1913.
The office of Member of the Board
of Supervisors for the term COM
mencing January J., 1914.
The office of three Township Trus-
tees for each township.
The office of Township Clerk for
each township.
The office of Township Assessor
for each township.
The office of two Justices of the
Peace for each township.
The office of two Constables for
each township.
The office of Committeeman from
each Township.
The office of Delegate to the Coun-
ty Convention, each political party
being entitled to the following num-
Der of Delegates:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
LEGAL lenoth Of Hatpins.

Any woman that appears in public
in the state of Michigan wearing a
hatpin that is more than 10 inches
long is guilty of felony and may be
fined $500, imprisoned for two years,
or both. George Lord, of Detroit, Is
the author of this law, introducing It
as an amendment to the law forbid
ding the carrying Of dangerous weap-
ous. He thought It would be taken as
. Joke, but Il was taken 90 sA9iously
chat Il passed both houses w1taoat Z
disseufing vots.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

I, r. E. Mclaughlin, auditor of
Decatur county, Iowa, do hereby GER
tify that the above is q true and
complete list of the officers to be
voted for and nominated at the
above mentioned primary election,
also of the precinct committeeman
and the delegates to the county con-
ventiOn.
to set my hand and the seal of De-
catur County, Iowa, this 9th day of
May, 1912.
r. E. MCLAUGHLIN,
Auditor of Decatur County, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
The Percheron Stallion
Grey Prince

NO. 1904
Weighs 1870 pounds. He is a
good sure breeder with a record Of
better than so per cent of living
colts.
Sired by Albany No. 20791, dam
imported Centurier No. 45706, Sec
ond dam by imported Negro, for rec
ord number being 36246, third sire
by imported Prince Geroan No.
14125, fourth dam by Keto Bis
marck.
Recorded in Percheron Stud Book
of America, and registered in the
office of the Iowa State Department
of Agriculture at Des Moines.
Will make the season of 1912,
commencing April 18th, at LATE
Mitchell's barn in Leon, Iowa.
This horse has been examined and
pronounced sound.
Terms-S12.5O to insure colt to
stand and suck. Parties parting with
mares or removing from the county
forfeit the insurance and service fee
becomes due at once. Mare and colt
will be held for service fee. Care
will be taken to prevent accidents
but will not be responsible should
any occur.
HENRY AXES. OWNER.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
BACK COVERED WITH
MASS OF P|MPLES
Burnedan ItchedSoHeCo Could Hardly
Stand 1t. Tried Medicines, ETC.,
Nearly3Years. internal Misery.
Started Using Cuticura Remedies.
Now Has No Sign of Skin Disease.

Corbin, Kan. My troubles began along
I'm the summer in the hottest weather and took
the form of small eruptions and itching and a
kind of sInarting pain. 1t took nae mostly all
over my back and kept getting worse until
finally my back was covered with a mass OF
pimples which would burn and itch at night
SO that I could hardly stand it. This condi-
ton kept getting worse and worse until my
back was a solid mass of big sores which
would break open and run My undertaking
would be clot of blood. -
''I tried various blood medicines and other
remedies and salves for nearly three years and
was not getting any benefit. 1t seemed / was
in eternal misery and could not sleep on nay
back or lean back on chair. I was finally
given set of the Cuticura Remedies by my
highly. started using the Cuticura Remedies
and inside of two weeks could see and feel
9 great relief. kept on using Cuticura Soap,
Ointment and also the Resolvent, and in
about three or four months time my back
was nearly cured and felt like a new being.
Now I am In good health and no sign Of any
skin diseases and I am fully satisfied that
Cuticura Remedies are the best over made for
skin diseases. will always recommend them
to anybody who will use according to direc-
tons. would not be without them" (Signed)
W. A. Armstrong, May 20, 1911.
For eczemas, rashes, itchings, irritations,
indammations and other unwholesome condi-
tions Of the skin and scalp as well as for every
purpose Of the toilet, bath and nursery, Cuti-
cura Soap and Ointment are Indispensable
Sold everywhere. Liberal sample of each
mailed free, with 32-p. book. Address g Cuti-
cura,'' Dept T. Boston. Tender-fsced men
should use Cuticura Soap Shaving Stick
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

ton. She had begun to cough good
deal and seemed melancholy by spells.
She tried two doctors but got little help.
81 cannot find words to express my
gratefulness for what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done for
my daughter. She feels and looks like
another girl since taking it, and shall
always feel that owe you great debt.
'fYou can use this letter for the bene-
fit of others if you wish, as 1 shall al
ways recommend your medicines for fe-
male troubles. Mrs. C. COLE, Fitch
vile, Ohio.
Hundreds of such letters from moth
ers expressing their gratitude for what
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound has accomplished have been re-
ceived by the Lydia E. Pinkham Medi-
cine Company, Lynn, Mass.
Young Girls, Heed This Advice.
Girls who are troubled with painful or
irregular periods, backache, headache,
1ragging-down sensations, fainting spells
or Indigestion, should Immediately seek
restoration to health by taking Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
The Novelty.

The vaudeville bill to omen at the
novelty theater Monday matinee, APP
I'll Is, consists of the following acts
Tor their first appearace in Topeka
The headliner will be SWANS Cucka-
the big houses throughout the east
the past two seasons. Shean & Marks,
character change and piano act sing
ing from opera to ragtime. The How
ara sisters in a singing and dancing
act. Montgomery Duo, in high
class musical act Britt Word, styl-
ing himself as the juvenile comedian.
Moving pictures and Calkins' orches-
ira will be there as usual,
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
Crystal.

: Next. Monday will usher into the
nmelight week of real events in the
motion picture history of Topeka, pic
lures in every way up to the standard
shown by this house at the Audito-
rum when it broke all records of at
tendance at the big building. The real
feature for Monday and Tuesday is
THE Seventh Son." a picture wherein
Abraham Lincoln's wisdom, justice
and mercy never reached a grander
and more eloquent climax, and where
in originated the Lincoln phrase,
you have given six sons to your
country, I am going to give to you
the seventh The cast includes
Ralph Ince, who looks more like Lin
coin than any living man, and Will
liam Humphrey as Secretary Stanton.
The balance OF the program consists
of two sparkling comedies and one
comedy-drama, "Oil.' The big week
commences Monday afternoon, reach
ing its climax with the third change
on Friday. Mr.. K1ingaman hopes as
many as possible will avail themselves
of this opportunity to see more real
headliners Of pantonnine than have
ever been shown before in Topeka in
one house in one week.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

medicine has done
for my daughter.
"B efore taking
your medicine sh e
was all run down,
suffered from pains
in her side, could not
walk but a short dis
lance at a time, and
had severe pains in
head and limbs. She
came very near hav-
ing nervous prostra-
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13

had it all framed up. Me descending
from the caboose and falling on every
body's neck, and when I got off the
train the only neck in sight belonged
to the village cut-up what propels the
hack I'd been handin' it out all season
to that bunch of trails in the Moon
light Maid company about my finance
as owned racin' stable an at 1 wired
him to meet me. An when that rabbit
faced hackman comes up and hands out
his NIT to newell, never to my dyin'
day will forget the way that bunch of
Durlesquers handed me the merry ha,
hap
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
Majestic.
Novelty.
Vaudeville.

Chorus Lady"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
Iris.

!. The capture of Trenton on the morn
Ing OF December rs, 1776, is an import
ant s.event In American history, as ii
was Washington's first success in the
open field and following close upon a
series of defeats, it's effect upon the
troops and the populations was mark
ed The crossing of the Delaware
river for this purpose has become his
.tor1c and the famous painting by E.
Leutz, in the Metropolitan Museum of
Art, New York city, is known to every
school boy. This picture has been
carefully reproduced in the film amid
real snow and ice and this scene is IN
Itself sufficient to attract with atten-
ton. This historical masterpiece will
pc shown at the Iris Wednesday and
Thursday, April II and Is.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
Total

DO you think your sister favors my
suit?'' ssweH, it's all right if you come
suit for breach of promise Boston Rec
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
@ AT THE @
THEATRE Is
The Grand.
ronight-'The Spring Maid"

Tonight-"The Spring Maid
April 26-"Graustark.''
May 16-Russian Symphony Orches-
ira"
May q and 23-AIargaret Ellington,
Ellington engagement for the 23d sold
to the Bankers Association.
Majestic.
Chorus Lady"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
At the Majestic.

The MANAGEMENT have been fortunate
enough to secure for the first time at
popular prices Rose Stanis nrst Dig
success. 1.-THE Chorus Lady, to be pre-
scented next week
No play of the present generation has
been more popular than has The
Chorus Lady, the international comedy
success by James Forbes, author of
'sThe Travelling Salesman" and '"The
Commuters"
The play shows what temptations
Turk for the weak-natured behind the
footIights and how the strong and good
can conquer all the obstacles in their
path and escape entirely what proves
too much for their weaker sisters.
1.-THE Chorus Lady," too, appeals to
the playgoing public for the sympathy
and broad liberation shown by Hhe au-
thor for every aspect of life, the wis
dom, the cheerful philosophy of life, the
slangy utterances and genuine grit of
character of Patricia O'Brien who will
be interpreted by Anne Bronaugh.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
SICK DAUGHTER
NOW WELL
Mrs. C.. Cole Tells How Her
\ Daughter Was Restored to
Health by Lydia E. Pink
hams Compound.

Fitchville, Ohio.-'1 take great pleas
ure in writing to thank you for what your
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-04-13
From .sThe chorus Lady,,

Patricia: ''WeI, wouldn't this frost
you? Me havin' to beat it all the way
from the daypo an then not a soul to
hand me the welcome init. I usta think
I was the big screach in this family
but it looks like I'm the false alarm. Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
BUILDING IS PROPOSED
TO HOLD OLD RECORDS
Senator Lodge Introduces Bill
Providing for Office in
This City.

The establishment of a record Office,
in which shall be kept old and little-used
official records of all branches of the
federal government, is proposed in a
bill which Senator Lodge of Massachu-
sets has introduced.
The bill would establish Il board of rec
ord commissioners, to be composed OF the
Vice President, the Speaker OF the House,
the Secretaries of State and Treasury,
the Attorney General. justice Of the
United States Supreme Court to be desig-
mated by the Chief Justice, justice of
the Court Of Claims. to be designated by
the chief justice, a circuit Judge and a
district judge, to be selected by the Chief
Justice of the United States, and such
members of the joint committee on rec
ords of the Senate and House as may be
chosen.
In their hands would be placed. for
sole legal custody all books of records
and filed papers in which the latest date
of record is upward of eighty years be-
longing to the executive offices, the en-
bassies and consulates Of the United
States In foreign countries, the custom
houses and revenue offices or the United
states, land offices, post offices, offices of
district attorneys and all other Offices
and bureaus of the various executive de-
partments: also all similar records of
the United States Supreme Court and Of
other. federal courts and similar records
from the Offices of clerks of the Senate
and the House OF Representatives.
A record keeper is to be appointed by
the President. and first and second
deputies, q judicial deputy record keeper
Is to be nominated by the Chief Justice
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
Unhealthy Millions
Saturated With Disease Caused by
.Catarrh Germs, Their Vitality .
Is Disappearing.

The longer you allow catarrh germs to attack
and devoar the delicate membrane of the nose
and throat, the nearer you are to the end OF
life's journey.
Don't neglect catarrh; 1t is horrible disease
when once il fastens itself on its victim. but IL
can be cured.
Breathe HYOMEI and relief will come in five
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
MOB HANGS NEGRO.
Had Been Identified as Brutal AS
saiIant of Woman.

STARKVILLE. Miss. February 15.-
Mann Hamilton. negro, identified by Mrs
John Bell as the man who attacked her
late Tuesday at her home, near Stark
vile. clubbing her head with an iron bar
and throwing her into WELL was hanged
by a mob near Starkville late yesterday
1t is believed Mrs. Bell is fatally wound
ed. She was found in the well, which con-
tanned very little water. by her ten-year-
old son when he returned from school.
Posses were Immediately organized, and
Hamilton was capturesi soon afterWard.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-02-15
PRESIDENT GETS CHANCE
TO INVEST IN CAT FARM
G!ittering Proposition of a Co..
Mulberry Sellers Living
in TripoIi.

, President Taft received an offer today
to invest in a cat farm which will shortly
be established by an American citizen
now residing In Tripol. who Is organizing
a concern which he says will make large
profits through the sale of the skins of
cats. The offer came from Thomas J..
O'Brien, American ambassador at Rome.
who was approached by the promoter of
the cat farm, who asked him to make
an investment in the concern. Mr.. O'Brien
sent this note to the President:
Rome, January 20, 1912.
Dear Mr. President:
II haven't the heart to keep you from
sGT r ORRIEN''