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Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
ATTEMPT TO BURN
 BUILDING MADE
(From Saturday. Daiiy)

What appears to have been a deliberate attempt Co destroy the brick building north oi the Schuer- man house, owned bys Mir Liehen- stein. of Jerome. was averted Wednesday night by George Schuer- man, who noticed blaze in one of the side rooms on the south end. Believing that it was the flicker of a candle he went to the place. and found the entire floor ignited After several buckets of water were thrown into the room. the blaze was ex- iinguished An investigation of the interior showed that the plans of the ineendiary had been carefully lad in placing the refuse in such a position as to start a big fire. and ai a point m the building where il would not be detected until prac
 tioally the entire structure would he ablaze. The fire was started at almost the same time the Weaver warehouse was being consumed. from which the conclusion Is drawn that it was the act of an incendiary.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
HISTORY 0F CH|CACO'S
 SELECTION
Mir. Taft's Record Up To Present Time Shows
 Many Achievements
William II. Taft.

Born in Cincinnati, Sept IS, 1887. the son of Alphonso Taft. who was member of Presi dent Grants cabinet.
 Graduated from Yale in 1898 and from the Cincinnati Law School m lSSO
 Appointed assistant prosecut. ing attorney for Hamilton Co. Ohio. in 1881
 Appointed collector of internal revenue by President Arthur in lSS2.
 Resigned his official position in 1883 to begin the practice of law.
 Appointed assistan, county solicitor in 1885
 Appointed judge of the su- pcrior court of Cincinnati in lSS7.
 Elected to the superior court m lSSS for a term of five years Resigned from the bench in 1890 to become solicitor general at Washington.
 Appointed judge oi the united States circuit court m lSo2.
 Became dean and professor in the law department of the Uni vcrsi,y of Cincinnati in 1896.
 Became first civil governor of the Philippines in 1901.
 Declined an offer of appoint mcnt on the supreme bench oi the United States.
 Resigned his position as gov ernor of the Philippines in 1905
 Became secretary of war in President Roosevcl,'s cabinet in loOl.
 Restored order in Cuba as provisional governor in 1o06
 Again declined the offer of place on ihe supreme bench of the United States.
 Announced his candidacy for the republican presidential nom inaiion m 1907.
 lnaugurated inc first Phil ippinc assembly ai Manila in October. 1907. Nominated for president at Chicago. June IS, 1908. and elected in November.
 lnaugurated 26th president of inc United States. March {. lo0o. Announced his candidacy for rcnomination in 1911.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
REPUBLICANS MAINTAIN RECORD IN FORMING PLATFORMS
 NOTED FOR WISDOM

destroy many industries, and throw millions of people out of employ ment Readjustmcnt should be made from time to time to conform to changed conditions. and reduce es- cessive rates, but without injury to American industries.
 To accomplish this, correct in formation is indispensable. This in formation can best be obtained by an expert commission. Such as was contained in the recent report of the Tariff Board We condemn the democratic party for it's failure to provide funds for the continuance of this board or to make other pro visions for securing the information necessary for intelligent tariff legis- la,ion.
 Banking. Our banking arrange ments need further revision to meet the requirements of current condi. tions. We need measures which will prevent the recurrence of money panics. which will promote pros perity in business, and the welfare of laboring people by producing constant employment.
 We need better currency faoili- ties for the movement of crops in the south and west
 Conservation. We rejoice in the success of the distinctive republican policy of the Conservation of our National resources, for their use by the people wi,hou, waste. and without monopoly. We pledge our | selves to continuance of such policy.
 Merchant Marine. We believ, one of our country's most urgent needs IS revived merchant marine There should be American ships and plenty of them to make us, of the great American inter -occani, canal now nearing completion. ! Arizona and New Mexico. w, {, congratulate the people of Arizon; and New Mexico upon the admis sion of those states, thus merging into the Union in final and en during form the last remaining DOT ton of our continental territory.
 Republican Administration. w, challenge successful criticism of th, sixteen years of republican admin is,ration under Mckinley. Roose welt and Taft
 We appeal to the American electorate upon the records of th, republican party upon this deciara fron of its principles and purposes
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26

The platform of the republican party assembled. declares the un. changing faith in the government of. by, and for the people, we re new our allegiance to the principles of the republican party. our devo- ton to the cause of republican in s,itu,ions established by our fathers.
 Flood Prevention. the Mississippi Is the nations drainage ditch for the flood waters gathered in 3l states and the Dominion of Canada. and constitutes an ovcrpowcring force which breaks the lcyecS and pours over millions of acres of the richest land of the Union. We believe that the federal government should assume fair proportion of the burden of control SO as to pre- vent future disasters.
 Reclamation. We favor the con crnmcnt as to the arid lands. and for the encouragement of the speedy settlement and improvement of such lands, and we favor the extension of ihc time within which the cost of any reclamation project may be repaid by the land owners.
 Rivers and Harbors. We favor a liberal and systematic policy for the improvement of our rivers and har- bors
 Alaska. We favor liberal policy toward Alaska. opening the coal lands through system of leases on such terms as will invite the de- velopmeni. provide fuel for the navy. and for the commerce on the Pacific ocean while retaining the title in the United States to proven, monopoly
 Philippines The policy of the republican party has been. and is to inspire the belief that our duty toward the Filipinos IS national obligation. which should remain en. tirely free from partisan policies
 Immigration. We pledge the re 1 publican party to give relief from the growing evil of undesirable i'm migration.
 Monopoly. The republican part, is opposed 10 special privileges anc monopoly. Experience makes t plain that the business of the coun try can be carried on without dis iurbance, and at the same time without resort 10 practices which are abhorrent to common sense. ant justice. We favor legislation which will define as criminal the offence, of acts in restraint of. or the mon opoly of trade, to the end that busi ness success may be honorabl, achieved and may not be converted into crime. and that the right o every man io acquire the necessitic, of life in the open markets, un influenced by the manipula,ions o trusts, he preserved.
 Tariff. We re-aifirm our beliei in a protective tariff The repub lican tariff policy has been ths greatest benefit to the country in developing it's resources and divcrsi lying its industries. protecting it. workmcn against competition and cheap labor from abroad. thus es. tablishing for American wage earn CTS an American standard of living The protective tariff is SO woven into the fabric of our industrial and agricultural life that the substitute -tariii for revenue only" would
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
Roll Call on Taft.

Alabama. Taft P; not voting ?:
 Arizona. Taft 6; Arkansas, Taft Y;
 not m voting |; California. Taft. 2.
 not voting 24; Colorado, Taft I2s
 Connecticut. Taft i4; Delaware
 Taft c; Florida. Taft l2: Georgia
 Taft S; Idaho. Taft 1; Cumm;ns
 z; Illinois. Taft ?: Roosevelt S.
 Absent 2; not voting 2: Indiana
 Taft 20; Roosevelt 3; not voting 7.
 Iowa Taft 10; Cummins 10; Kan
 sas; Tat Z; not voting IS; Ken
 !ucky, ait ~: Roosevelt 2: Louis
 ,ana. Taft 20; Maine, not voting I2:
 Maryland. Taft 1; Roosevelt 9: ab. sent not voting 5; Massachusetts. rait ~; not voting i6; Michigan.
 ait 1u; Roosevelt 9; not voting ii Minnesota, not voting 24: Mis-. ssi,ssippi Taft F; not voting 2. Missouri. Taft l6; not voting 2O, Montana, Taft 8; Nebraska. Roose, vet <; not voting IA; New Hamp. s,hire, Taft 8; Nevada. Taft 6: New Jersey, Roosevelt 2; not voting 20: New Mexico. Taft 7; Roosevei, i. New York. Taft 76; Roosevelt B. no' voting 6; North Carolina. Taft |! Roosevelt l.; not voting. 21. North Dakota, LaFolIette 10; Ohio, .r ait i4; not voting 34; Oklahoma al. v; Roosevelt not voting, IS: oregon, Roosevelt s; not voting ?; Iu,enhsylvaania, [, Taft 9; Roosevelt 2; pr,ugneS I absent l not voting 62: Rhode Island. Taft 10; South Caro- ,ine Taft l6; absent, I; not voting South Dakota. Roosevelt s; La. ' oliette 5; Tennessee, Taft 9. Roosevelt l; Texas, Taft 5i; ab- Var ,en. not voting s; Utah, Taft 8; Taft P; absent |. not ,,;oting l; Washington, Taft I4; West not voting l6; Wisconsin. 1, 26; Wyoming, Taft 6; aiaska, N; Taft ?; District of Colum ,ia' Taft 2 the Philippines. Taft ]; forto Rico, Taft 2. Total. Taft oi; Roosevelt l07; LaFollette q; -uinnins l7; Hughes ?. Present. 'ut not voting 344; absent 0
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
Silence Maintained

LaFollettc was placed before the convention. but Roosevcl,'s wishes were carried out. and remained silen, during the call of the states for nominations. Many of the delegates however. carried out the primary instructions and voted for the Colonel. The detailed vote for President Taft was 5ol. Roosevelt, iW, LaFollette 4l, Cummins i7 Hughes Z. not voting 344, absent six.
 At times during the balloting the convention was in great confusion. The total vote for Vice -Presiden, Sherman was 597, Borah 2l. Hadlcy ii4 Merriam 20, Beveridge 2, GilIett l. absent 7l.
 Late this evening the convention
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26

Legislation making it impossible for frail children 10 be employed adequate laws for safeguarding Ia. borers and fixing a standard of compensation for accidents: sanitary housing conditions and the preserva-
 hon of the constitutional guarantee oi trial by jury, free speech and a free press.
 Business fail to sec under siandingly why the eight hour day IS wanted by workmen. They even go SO far as to state that the eight hour day tends to increase vice. Mr. Mitchell vchemently denied this charge, saying that increased bappi- ness in the home, better education Tor the whole family and other blessings attend the short working day Moreover, besides producing added mental, physical and moral standards. the eight hour day in- creases the efficiency of labor it. sell |, is onlv matter of time tiIl the workman does more work under the eight hour scale tban under the ten. "
 Trade unions seek to oro,.,, women. designing to secure for them shorter hours, equal pay with the men and healthful surro,,ndings during the time of their work. and also in their homes. The un;ons were the hrst organizations to de- clare Tor equal suffrage.
 MT. Mitchell spoke of the heroism Di Hmeriean manhood, pointing to
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
CHAUTAUQUA SPEAKER E R00SEVE[TS
 FIRST CHOICE FOR A RUNNING MATE

very strong one and that he was tempted to think that some of thH Apostles were members.
 Machines and methods of business have changed conditions among the workers of the world far more than the work of statesmen. The change from the monotonous life when sup ply and demand were nearly equal to the complex life we are now living has been entirely due to industrial revolution. The worker has only his labor to sell Trade unionism recognizes that. under the present conditions. labor is certain to degenerate. as the worker has the commonest of commodities to offer.
 There can be no permanent pros perity 10 wage earners until the principal is firmly established that hours and conditions of labor be settled collectively as between em- ployer and employe.
 The ideals of the trade unions will be achieved when a strong or ganizatlon of labor is formed which shall find itself face to face with an equally strong body of employ CTS To combine in one organiza- ton all the men in a given trade. IS the only way to secure proper hours. wages and conditions of labor for the workman.
 The things for which the labor unions stand are a minimum eight hour day; equal pay for equal work:
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
(o|oRe|'5 6d(keI5 lose No Time in Getting
 h Action
Informal Nomination Is To be Ratified Later
 In Convention
Nv Associated Press

CHICAGO, III, June 2-Roose- welt was nominated for president; on an independent ticket tonigh, in the dying hours oi the republican con vcntion in which he met defeat. The followers oi Rooscvclt gathered m the Orchestra hall. less than a mile from ihc Coliseum. and pledged their support to the former preSi- dent. In accepting the nomination Roosevelt appealed ,o the people of all sections. regardless of party affiliations. io stand with the found CTS ot the new party. one of whose cardinal principles. he Said would be Thou shalt not steal" The informal nomination of Roosevelt Is said to be chiefly for the purpose of efiecting 9 temporary organiza- tion-
 Beginning tomorrow when the call will be issued for state con ven;ion m Illinois. the work of the organization will be pushed rapidly. state by state Al, later time, probably. in August. il Is intended that National convention will be L.lI
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
FINEST CLIMATE.
CFrom Wednesdays Daily)

J K. Nelson, of Milwaukee. Wis consin. after a months outing in inc pines Co the south of this city about five miles distant, broke his camp yesterday and leaves for home today. He states that his health has been substantially benefited. and he returns in August to remain until the snow flies. He pronounces ihe climate of this section as a revelation, in short toe peer of any place he has ever visited, after roaming through the west for the past five years He Is merchant oi inc above c.iy, and will be ac- rompauicd on the return irip by his wife and daughter.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
uy Associated Prrss

CHICAGO. ili, June 22-With nearly Js0 of the Roosevelt dele gates declining to vote and hasten ing away at adjournment time to tender Roosevelt the nomination in the new party, the fifteenth Re publican National convention to- night rcnominated Taft for prcsi dent and Sherman for vice -presi- dent, With the party admittedly facing the greatest crisis in it's his tory.
 The convention adjourned al 10 0:30. The revolt of the Roosevelt dele gates was open from the moment the permanent roll containing the names of the contested delegates was aoproyed
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
TROUBLE FOR OROZCO.

FL PASO. Tex. June 22-Orozco the rebel chief demanded of the American Smelling and Refining Company at Chihuahua. according 10 advices reaching here. that they purchase five carloads of gold bullion from him, on their refusal he threatened to close their plant.
 Only 50 of those AS- Star, 3xs ft. flags lei, al the Journal Miner of. flee. Better hurry if you want one The price IS only So cents.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
TO BOOM UNDERWOOD.

biKMI NGHAM, Ala, June 22-- l'uring the next twenty-four hours several special trains will pull out oi Birmingham filled to capacity |ith friends and supporters of oscar ". Underwood. who are go- ing to Baltimore to boom. the Ala oame congressman for the demo eIanc presidential nomination. Stops wMn DC made en route to pick up underwood delegates amid support e's m Georgia and other states
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
COLORADO IS RISING.

NEEDLES. Cal, June 22.-Sev- eral houses in the east side of town were carried into the Colorado river at six o'clock last night The situation is serious.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
Roots Explanation.

Root replied to the challenge on the vote that the individual dele gates not answering required the calling of the alternates.
 Sick Man Votes.
 Lawrence Y Sherman, who was stricken with stomach trouble to- day and sent to an Emergency hospital. came down from the hos P'tal and voted in .he Illinois list for Roosevelt.
Weekly journal-miner., 1912-06-26
ILLICIT LIQUOR DEALER.
Crrom rhursaaSs Daily,

Jose Lopez was brought 10 the Siiy yesterday by Chief of Police Fred Hawkins, of Jerome. having been bound over to the federal grand jury accused of selling whisky to Indians. The accused is said to have been in the bootiegging business for several months, but that every effort to capture him in the act of disposing of liquor had proved fruitless until a few days ago. He IS said to have had large number of patrons and devoted his time exclusively to the illicit busi- ness.
 Be patriotic and get flag. We are giving them away for 90 cents. Journal Miner. ss
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-19
FFwIA'ND'g
Home
 textiles.

How good is the supply of heme textiles in the Mill End sale? Good answer to that is Fruit of the Loom cotton. Every housewife nows how good that is-and knows that it's present price is 10 cents a yard. Knows. too, that it is as dependable as the sun itself. And the Mill End sale brings it, a yard wide and not more than 10 yards to one GUS toner, at 71ac. The limit of. ten yards is so that, folks may share equally. We do not care to supply other dealers.
 Cotton crash, twilled, worth 5c yd- 31ac.
 Heavy all-linen crash, worth 15c yd- 121ac.
 Turkish towels of special size and of firm solid weave, worth 25c- 21c.
 Hemmed hedspreads, sat in finish, good size, nice pat terms, worth $2.75- $2.
 Attractive bedspreads, made with cut corners and fringed. worth $1. 75-$1.3 .39.
 Good solid sheets of splen-. did weight, 81 by 90 inches, worth 60c- 5Oc.
 Fruit of the Loom pillow cases, 45 by 36 inches, worth 16c- l3c.
 Brown sheeting of nice weight, 2114 yds. wide, worth 28c yd.,- z5c.
 Bieached sheeting, splen- did quality and finish, 214 yds vide, worth Soc 25c.
 Donnet flannel, good and heavy, worth Sc yd 4c.
 Pure linen danask, excel lent patterns and weight, worth S1- 75c.
 Fancy embroidered linen from Japan, nice shapes, handsome patterns, splendid qualities, worth 75e to $1O-z
 soc to $6. 75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-19
 .HOWLAND'S
WOnlen's furnishings.

From comfortable light cotton vests of summer cut at 10 cents, to stockings of nice fine silk at 79 cents, there is a great big splendid collection of furnishings at Mill End price. That Mill End price insures a saving to every buyer. With the saving goes a dependabihty and a style that is worth much.
 Stockings of pure silk. high spliced heel, lisle heel and toe to make them more durable, worth $1- 79c.
 Silk lisle stockings of light weight, white tan and black, double top heel and toe, worth Doc 19c.
 Children's silk lisle stock ings, extra nice and fine, white black and tan, worth 25c l9c.
 Ribbed vests of fine cot ton, low neck, short sleeves Tor sleeveless, worth 121ac1 and 25c 10c and 19c.
 Girls ribbed vests of summer style, nice cotton, worth 121ac 10c.I
 Boys underwear, balbrig- gan or mesh, good summer texture, worth 25c 19c. Union suits for women, lace trimmed or with tight knee, all sizes, nice cotton, worth 5Oc and 59c 39c. Knee pants of good cot ton, lace trimmed or tight knee, worth 25c- 19c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-19
More nice underwear.

Little lot of sample corset covers; latest arrival for de- light of Mill End shoppers who like dainty underwear. In distinctive styles, trim med with lace or embroidery and ribbon. Worth 39c to 59c- 25c & 35c.
 White petticoats, a big variety and a lot of attrac- tive styles, with founces of either embroidery or lace, some made with underlay, worth $1.25- 89c.
 Gowns of pretty soft crepe or of nice muslin, slip over or button-front styles, prettily decorated, worth 85c to $1- 69c.
 And some petticoats in rich colors and in wide va. riety of those colors. Attrac- tive styles, excellent of fit, hang well beneath the close skirts of the season. Messa- line or taffeta or peau de tsoie. worth $3 to $5.75-
 $1.95 to $3.75.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-19
Now men!

Here are some of the things that men want. And on every one the Mill End Sale brings a big saving. Best of all, there are a lot of other things not advertised at, equal savings: we haven t room to tell of a-tenth of the things for men.
 Handsome coat neglige shirts in style that fits as shirt should, worth $1 79c. Nice soft shirts, ideal for this sort of weather. In cream tan or fancy stripes. With French cuffs and some with attached collars, worth $1- 79c.
 Yorke shirts, the shirt the store banks on and that men find worthy, splendid pat terms, regular $1.50 sort
 $1.15. Mems good summer un- derwear, balbriggan or mesh or nainsook or lisle, a style to suit every man, all of reg ular 50 cent sort 39c.
 Silk socks in rich liked colors and in black, pure silk, nice weight, worth 35c and Soc 29c & 39c.
 Lisle and thread silk socks, all colors and black, some with deep reinforced toe that adds to durability, worth Doc 19c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-19
WOndrOuS paraSOlS.

So like a flower garden in , beauty and in diversity of colors wonderful gather ing of parasols.
 Maker who sent these fly ing into the Mill End sale lost a lot of money. But he found outlet for all his big stock on hand. <.
 Parasols of every color and design of the season. Parasols for women and for girls. Parasols even for lit tie children
 Some are fine pure silk. Some are pongee. And there are even fine cotton ones that have same color and pattern as silk.
 Worth is at least a half more than price. Here, for example, are some of full $1.50 value. Price is 89c. And all are of at least same proportionate value.
 69c 89c $1.69 $2.55
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-19
Real needs 0t today.

Pad hose supporters, with 4 straps, good and strong, regulara2 Ger lOc.
 Bathing caps, good style, regular 10c sort Sc. Handkerchiefs with em- broidered corner, nice and fine, worth 25c 14c
 Neckwear in a hundred and one pretty styles, white and combinations of white with color, worth 25c and Soc 121ac and 25c.
 Gloves of lisle, short, blauk tan gray and blue, worth 25c l9c.
 Fine white lisle and 16 button .chamoisuede, white and pongee color, worth 50c- 39c.
 Splendid silk gloves of Is button length, black and white, made with double fingertip, all sizes, worth 79c- 65c.
 Leather handbags of new ,er style and in Attractive finish, with bright or dull. frames, worth $1 55c.
 worth $5 $2.65.
 Handsome beaded hand bags finished with chain and metal frame, especially at tractive and stylish, worth $5- $2.5O. Belts in a large number of styles, buckles of taste and goodness, worth soc and Toe 39c.
 Peroxide, U s P standard, 1 ID. bottle, worth 15c- 10c.
 Talcum powder, good quality, 1 ID. can, worth 15c- 10c.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-07-19
Mill End Evidence.
 We offer today still more exhibits of Mill End goodness. Those exhibits are diversified; they illustrate inc breadth of the Mill End sale. And they picture the typical savings which are 10 be seen in every part of the store all through the sale. Saturday will be a great day for Mill End shoppers.
]. Home fittings

Lot of splendid Holland shades has just come hurry ing in to join the Mill End lots. White or dark green, 36 by 72 inches; regular 5O,, sort 39c.
 Renaissance braided cur tains, white or Arabian, worth $1.50 pair $1.25.
 Scrim curtains with lace insertion, worth $1.5 30 95c.
 Scrim and easement cloth for curtains, nice patterns, worth 1211ac to 18c yd 10c.
 Reversible Smyrna rugs of wool, good patterns and colors, 27 by 54 inches, worth $1.25- 95c.
 Mating rugs, nice for summer, 27 by 54 inches, worth Doc 18c.
 Japanese rugs, many col DTS and styles, 6 by 9 feet,
 $1.20.
 Velvet carpets in rich colors and nice patterns, worth $1.10 yd 75c.
 Administer rugs, 3 by 12 feet, rich and good, worth $22. 50 $18.5O Administer rugs, 41a by 6 feet, worth $ $5.
 Inlaid linoIeun1, short lengths, worth 75c to $1 .35 sq. yd. 59c.