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The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
ELIMINATION
OF DELEGATES
LATEST MOVE
Scheme Devised to Deprive Ger
tain Taft Men, Accepted by
Committee, Of Votes
CHAIRMAN CONFfRS WITH T.R.

Chicago. June 17.--Today was per-
haps the most exciting that preceded
the opening of Republican national
convention in many years. The at
mosphere was tense, and there were
rumors of various kinds.
The Roosevelt managers purpose to
focus fight the minute the conven
tion Is called to order by precipitating
a. roll call in which only delegates
whose seats are undebated by Roose-
Welt, shall vote. The Roosevelt men
a roll call on the first question that
comes up before the convention. Then
IL is planned TO have Governor John
son of California. cast 20 votes for that
state on the question. This action, II
is expected. will be objected to by
the two Taft delegates from the
Fourth California district. This juno
ture will be grasped by the Roosevelt
floor leader who will move that the
temporary roll as made up by the ma
tional committee be subjected, and
that a substitute roll, including sew
enty or eighty delegates claimed by
Roosevelt, be adopted.
In thus submitting the matter of the
eebated seats to the convention en-
bloc, none of the delegates affected by
the contests could vote on the ques-
tlon, and the Roosevelt men believe
such a poll would give them the up
per hand In the organization of the
convention.
Chairman Rosewater Of the national
committee conferred with Roosevelt in
person regarding this question and
others last night but II is said de-
clined to give an answer until he had
further time i'm which To consider the
matter. In his capacity as chairman
Rosewater will call the convention to
order and will decide whether To en-
1ertain or refuse a motion OF the
Roosevelt men to consider a second list
of delegates. The chairman conferred
with other members of the nationai
committee today and it is said the
Roosevelt plan will be met with stub
horn opposition. Members of the COM
mittee are reported to have insisted
that Rosewater follow the usual pro-
cedure and strict rules OF the commit
Zee I'm relation to the temporary or
ganization.
Unless the Roosevelt leaders get
that vote II is said they plan TO force
the issue further by Immediately NOV,
ing the nomination of Roosevelt ana
attempting to hold a convention ol
their .own within the convention hau'
Fully aware of the gravity OF theso
developments. the Taft managers ana
members of the national commit'ee
favorable to the presto e heid con
tinued councils in efo' to eVo'Ve
methods to block the scnc-1e summar
iIv
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
START BOOMS FOR
GAYNOR AND FOSS
NEW CANDIDATES MENTIONED
FOR THE DEMOCRATIC
NOMINATION.
(copyright.)

Baltlm6re, June democratic
leaders today heard Of booms for Gov
ernor Fcss of Massachusetts and
Mayor Gaynor of New York. National
Committee Man Sullivan, Of Illinois,
said he mad not heard the Illinois del
egation was trying to secure the vice
president. for Illinois. Sullivan said
the Illinois delegates are for Clark for
president, ana VIII vote as unit
throughout the convention.
Knows Nothing of Movement.
Mayor Gaynor today emphatically
said he knew nothing about an or
sanitation formed to support him FOR
the nomination at Baltimore.
Gobe TO Speak For Wilson.
Washington, June 17.--Senator Gore
OF oklahoma, VIII second the nomina-
tion OF Woodrow Wilson. which will
be made by John Westcott of Camden,
~ j.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
WILL Be TRIED ON
CHARGE OF THEFT
EX-TREASURY EMPLOYE AcCUS.
ED OF TAKING $4,000 FROM
GovER NME ENT.

Chicago. ILL.,, June 17-George w.
Fitzgerald is to be placed on trial in
the United States district court here
this week on an indictment charging
him with the theft of $4,000 from
the government more than five years
ago. The alleged theft was committed
while Fitzgerald was employed as
teller of the sub-treasury, in which
position he was in the habit of hand
ling about $l,000.O00 of government
funds every day. Fitzgerald himself
was the first to report the shortage of
$4,000 in his accounts. The amount,
almost wholly in $1,000 bills, had dis
appeared as if by magic. Suspician at
first was naturally directed towards
Fitzgerald. A rigid investigation into
into his private life failed to bring
anything to light TO substantiate the
suspicion that he might have been
guilty of the theft shortly after the
disappearance of the money, Fitzger-
aid quit his position.
Although out OF the service, how
ever, the former teller was not lost
sight Of An alleged discovery by Sc
cret service men that Fitzgerald,
though apparently without any fixed
income was spending money freely
and had endeavored. it is said. to
change $1,000 bill, led to his arrest
about two years ago. At a preliminary
hearing ne was discharged for lack of
evidence. The public supposed at that
time that the famous case was ended,
SO far as Fitzgerald was concerned,
but some months later the govern
ment sprung a surprise by securing
an indictment against the former tell
er, only a few hours before the case
would have been outlawed.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
NEW ANAssTHETIc FOUND.
London Doctor Discovers How to e''m
mate Al Pain.

London. June 1.-THE eiimiha'io"
II pain resulting from an injury :"
surgical operation is claimed for the
discovery Of new anaesthctic an :
nounced by Or. Forbes Ross tnrous"
the Lancet. He saws:
81 have found an absolutely h"rin :
less and non poisonous antidote -
phy steal pain and shocks when can Nv
used without the least fear OF iooa' "
general detriment to the sufferer
I'm an operation the patient Is po'
under a general anaesthetic IN the ot
iinary way and then five TO ten cup'.
centimeters of 1 per cent solution Oh
aunInine and urea hydrochloride are
distributed over the nerve supply "
the part concerned The eject oil sue'
an Injection is TO produce toia! loss
Of the sensation Of pain. have pee'
experimenting with 1t for some '',''e
past now, and II has proved perieo'S
successful in every instance.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
MICHIGAN DELEGATION TODAY
SELECTS COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Chicago. ILL.,. juno IL. = To-
day was caucus day" for the
state delegations to the convention, the
selection OF members of various COM
mittees being the principal routine.
The Michigan delegation today pass
ed resolutions commencing former ma
tional committee man. J. w. Blodgett Ii
selected Leonard Freeman as mem
ber of the committee on permanent or
ganization. rules and order of busi-
ness. William NJ. Smith: credentials.
Il. W. Atwood. platform and resolu-
tions. William Judson: national com
nittee, Charles ID. Warner; to notify
presidential nominee, John t. Wallace;
to notify vice presidential nominee
John S Haggerty.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
RECOMMENDATIONS DIFFERENT
Tariff Issue Given a Prominent
Place In Each Instance
TAFT DOCUMENT is BRIEF
BOTH DOCUMENTS COVER MUCH
THE SAME GROUND MEG.
EssARILY.

Chicago. June 1Z--Both the Taft
and Roosevelt drafts of platform for
the Republican convention have been
outlined and both can be put in shape
for submission to the committee on
resolution on short notice.
Most of the work on the Roosevelt
declaration was completed prior to
Mr.. Roosevelts arrival in Chicago,
while the first formal meeting over the
Taft pronouncement was held yester-
day. The Roosevelt pronouncement is
the result of the labors of many of his
friends. All the planks have UNDER
gone the inspection of Colonel Roose-
welt himself, and while he has not
passed on them finally he has indicat-
ed his formal approval of most Of
them.
At yesterdays meeting of Mr.. Tafts
men several drafts were presented and
the meeting was largely for the pur-
pose of selecting from the wealth of
material presented. The approval
planks will be joined together and an
other meeting will be held prior TO the
submission OF the paper to the reso-
lrtions committee.
Much Attention Given Tariff.
Necessarily. the two documents COW
er the same grounds. but there is wide
divergence In the recommendations
The tariff receives a prominent place
in both. and both indorse the principle
of a tariff commission. The friends oe
Mr.. Roosevelt, however. go TO some
pains 10 make Il appear that the pres
ent tariff board does not come up 20
the requirements. They would have
the commission determine not only the
cost of the production of manufactur-
ed articles but would have il UNDER
take TO ascertain the share OF profits
going 10 labor.
The Taftites declare for further re-
vision. but would have it wait upon
the investigation of the tariff board.
They condemn the present efforts OF
the Democratic house of representa-
tives to change this tariff az unwise
and unscientific, declaring they result
In an unnecessary disturbance of busi-
ness along undesirable lines No de-
cision has been reached as to wheth-
er there shall be an explicit declara-
tion for a cut In tariff rates. but the
indications are that there will be such
declaration regarding articles found
by the tariff board to be subject 10
unnecessarily high duties. Probably
there will be no pronouncement on re-
ciprocity
The Taft document will be brief, II
the advice of the men at today's meet
ing is needed. They take the position
that only the essentials should be pre-
sented. The Roosevelt document will
be longer and more specific.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
WILLIAM J. BRYAN CHEtRFD
AT G. 0. P. BATTLE GROUND

Chicago. June 17.-William Jennings
Bryan was center of attraction i'm
the convention scenes yesterday
and though appearing at the head
quarters of leaders of rival party as
a newspaper reporter was given a
demonstration by the throngs of visit
ors and delegates.
MIR. Bryan had chat with Theodore
Roosevelt late i'm the day, after he had
seen Senator Dixon. the Roosevelt
campaign director. and Managing Di-
rector Mckinley of the Taft bureau.
AS he entered the hotel lobby elbow
ing his way through the crowd. some
one shouted. "Hurrah for Bryan and
the Nebraskan was given a demon
strative welcome. He was cheered for
several minutes and continuous cries
Of speech, speech came from all
parts of the lobby Mr.. Bryan waved.
his hand to the crowd and remarked
to those near that he had come mere
ly as a newspaper reporter and was
not seeking the presidential nomina-
ton from a Republican convention.
81 came to sec your steam roller
Mr.. Bryan said, as he shook hands
with Congressman Mckinley Us II
anywhere In sight?'
mo, we have laid II aside Mr. Nc
Kinley said, "but would be glad To
lend II to YOU II you would like to
have it at Baltimore"
ooh. no. we Democrats do not need
H." Mr.. Bryan laughingly responded
1--WE are going to hold model con-
vention"
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
TALK OF Third
CANDIDATE IN
CHICAGO TODAY

Chicago, June 17.-Early today Sem
ator Boran, of Idaho. was definitely Sc 4.
lected as the choice OF the Roosevelt
forces for temporary chairman. and
Governor uadley WIS chosen floor
leader.
The Taft and Roosevelt forces are
preparing two distinct platforms for
submission To the convention.
Third candidate talk continues to-
day. Justice Hughes is prominently
discussed Champions of LaFollette
and Cummins said they saw much In
favor of their candidates in the tense
Taft Roosevelt; fight.
William II. Hotchkiss Of New York,
former state superintendent of insur-
ance and a close friend of Justice
Hughes, is The leading spirit of the
Hughes movement.
Does not Justice Hughes state
ment of last week that he would not
permit the use of his name as a COM
promise candidate eliminate him?"
Mr. Hotchliss was asked
IL think not" he replied. mo man.
particularly a man with Justice
Hughes ideas Of civil duty. can refuse
to serve the people of the nation in Il
crisis such as the present one
Mr.. Hotchkiss and mis- associates
took pains TO make IL clear that they
had come here without the knowledge
of Justice Hughes, who, they felt.
would discourage such a movement Mr..
Hotchkiss said he had not seen the
justice in six months.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
FACES MURDER TRIAL.
Prominent Chicago Womaa Accused OF
killing Her Husband.

Chicago, ILL.,. June f7.--Mrs. Rene b.
Morrow. member of several Of Chica-
go's most prominent women's clubs
was arraigned in court today to stand
trial for the alleged murder of her
husband, Charles " Morrow. Mr.
Morrow. who had attained considerable
fame and wealth as an inventor was
found shot to death on the rear porch
of his home in Michigan avenue, on
the morning of December rs last. At
first it was supposed to be a case OF
suicide, but relatives of the dead man
began an Investigation that resulted
in Mrs. Morrows arrest and indict-
ment on a charge of murder. The in
vestigation Is said TO have disclosed the
fact that there had been much domes-
tic infelcity in the Morrow home, and
that on several occasions Mrs. Morrow
had threatened to kill her husband.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
coLoNeL's COUSIN weos.

Boston. Mass. June 17.-Historic
Kings Chapel was thronged with
prominent society folk today at the
wedding of Miss Margaret Richardson,
daughter Of Professor Maurice Rich
ardson of Harvard. and Oracle Hall
Roosevelt Of New York. a cousin of
Col. Theodore Roosevelt Miss Ethel
Roosevelt. daughter of Col. and Mrs.
Roosevelt. was among the brides at
tendants.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
GET 1000 WHITE NICE.
srouoht Here From England for the
Health Department.

New York, June 17.--Nearly louV
white mice arrived in New York in a
single army. The regiment of rodents
was cooped up in two large well-Ven-
tiIated boxes in the hold of the Attain
tic Transport steamship Mesaba. from
Yopdon. The mice were consigned to
DIR. Francis 9. Wood, 200 West Fifty-
sixth street Or. Wood is connected
with the pathological laboratory of the
department Of health. and Will proba'
bly sacrifice the mice in the interests
Of science. The Mesaba left London
with n full 1000 Of the white mice
but about $50 died a, sea.
Resides the mice the Mesaba brought
in small menagrie. consisting OF two
prize black pigs, imported for breeding
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
GLADSTONE MAN HERE.
c. p. Mason Of the Delta Here soost'n'
.Firen,en's Tournament.

c. p. Mason Of the Gladstone Dei''
is in the copper country for rev uas .
Mr.. Mason Is a great booster ana ms
main object In coming to the copper
country IL to boost for the iiremen >
tournament TO be held at Glads'ohe
this year. He is wearing the oI'leia'
button. Mr. Mason visited in Hougli-
ton this morning and this afternoon IN
addition to calling on his pro'n'.
scribes, paid visit to the Red 'ach'' nv
and Laurium fire departments. lie
states that Gladstone is going to give
the visiting firemcn and their frienos
a good time.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
PRIMARY IN MAINE TODAY.
Farmers Are Busy and Light Vote
is Expected.

Portland. June 17.-Maine voters
were given an opportunity today for
the first time to express a preference
for u. S. senator and governor, and
state and county officers. The joint
primary system is being tried for the
first time. The Republicans have three
candidates for each Office. The Demo-
Gratis will renominate Governor Plais-
ted for governor and will favor U. 5.
Senator Gardner for another term. The
farmers are busy with their crops. and
"a light vote is expected.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
TAFT PEOPLE
PREPARED FOR
ALL SCHEMES
Say Convention Will be Organic
ed With Roll Announced by
G. 0. r. Committee
WILL STICK TO PRECEDENT

Chicago, Ill., June Il. The
TAFT forces characterized as too
puerle TO talk about" the plan which
cmanated from the Roosevelt rooms or
substituting new temporary roll for
that created by the national commit
tee.
we are ready for that scheme or
any other proposal from the same
source" declared Senator Penrose as
he welcomed a number of Taft leaders
for conference to discuss ways and
means.
Not lawyer in the convention
would entertain any proposition to set
aside party Traditions in disposing q,
contest cases. said Penrosc.
At the Taft conference Representa-
tive Olmstead of Pennsylvania. an
nounced he would be at the right hand
OF Chairman Rosewater from the mo-
ment the convention "Opens and keep
him straight on parliamentary prccc
dure. and the Taft leaders said they
were as well fortified with Rosewater
i'm the chair as they would be with
Root, the Taft choice for the tempo
rary chairmanship.
The temporary ron of delegates, as
arranged by the national committee,
will organize the convention" said Di-
rector Mckinley,
Committee Roll Reliable.
After an examination of precedents,
expert parliamentarians today con-
cluded the temporary roll, as prepared
by the national committee, must be
regarded as reliable until ,supplanted
by new roll prepared by the conven-
ton itself after action by the COM
mittee ON credentials. Chairman Rose
water will be so advised. Penrose es-
Inmates Root will have at least six
hundred votes for temporary chair
man.
Delegates and alternates from vari-
Gus states continued 10 arrive today
with thousands of enthusiasts who
come to swell the convention throng
The most spectacular of the carry
arrivals was the historic blaine club, of
Cincinnati, S75 strong. With their
white hats they attracted the attention
Of the early risers. The Taft head
quarters. however, had not yet bios
Nsomed into activity, and offered no
welcoming signs to the delegation
Dr. Thomas J.. Rhoads personal
physician to President Taft today
joined the crowd that swarmed the
Taft headquarters.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
COLLEGE FOR CENTURY.
President Taft Attends Celebration al
Hamilton Today.

Clinton, N. Y. June 17.-With Pres
ident Taft and a host of other not
able guests in attendance. a week Of
celebration was begun today at Hamii-
ton College in honor Of the completion
of the first century of its existence.
II was chartered in 1912 and was the
outgrowth of Hamilton Oneida Aca-
denny which had been founded about
fifteen years before by Samuel Kirk
land, the New England missionary.
From a humble beginning Hamilton
College has grown to ne one OF the
foremost educational institutions IN
the United States. while among it's
graduates are numbered hundreds of
men who have distinguished themselves
in the professions. in commercial life
and i'm the political world.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
!
TOM LAWSON OFF TO
AID COL. ROOSEVELT.

Boston. June 1i.-Thomas w. Law
son left for Chicago yesterday, wnere
he will do all in his power TO secure
the nomination OF Col. Roosevelt at
the national convention. Mr. Lawson
as he stepped aboard the o'clock train
at the South Station declared that he
would be on hand to give a Plymouth
county cheer for Col. Roosevelt.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
THAW's HEARING TODAY.

White Plains, N. ", June 17.-fIar-
~ X. Thaw's third fight TO obtain Lbs
erty from Matteawan asylum. on a
writ of habeas corpus, came up for
hearing here today.
DR.. VIM. "A. White. alicnist, in charge
of the U. $ government hospital at
washington. testified at the opening Of
the trial that Thaw is sane. has good
memory and would be safe to liberate
now.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
WOLVERINE TEAM LOSES.

The Tamarack baseball team defeat
ed the Wolverines on the Wolverine
diamond Yesterday afternoon by the
score OF Is 60 . The feature OF the
game was the fielding and batting of
Henry King Of the Tamarack team.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17

Miss Sophie kowsIski Becomes the
Bride Of Anton Wisners<i.

Miss Sophie Kowalski and Anton
Wisnenski were married Saturday at
st. Anthony's Polish church, Rev. Fr.
wolny officiating. Michael Kowalsh
of Detroit, a brother of the bride. act
ed as best man. and Miss Bernice Ad-
amsN was the bridesmaid. Little
Miss Jeanette walski. who was
charmingly attired in n dress of pale
blue wolfe. was the flower girl. The
bride carried a beautiful bouquet OF
carnations. The wedding supper was
served at the home of the brides par
ents, 200 Ahmeek street. The groom
Is a machnist by trade.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
ROOSEVELT FORCES PLAN RUSE TO GET CONTROL
OF CONVENTION, IF THEY FAIL THEY Will BOLT
BAY STATE DELEGATES
To,VOTE FOR COLONEL.

Chicago, June 17,--Roosevelt
this morning received the dele
cations from Illinois. New Jer-
Sey, Oklahoma and Massachu-
setts. fe shook hands and
chatted with each delegate.
Matthew Hale Of the Massa-
chusetts delegation announced
that the eight delegates-at-
large Of that state. who were
renounced by Roosevelt in favor
of Taft. would vote for Roose-
yelt.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
OBSERVE BUNKER HILL DAv.

Boston. Mass. June i7.-Boston and
vicinity today indulged i'm the custom-
airy celebration OF the anniversary OF
the battle OF Bunker Hill. Tho parades
and other features of the celebration
were held. as usual, in Charlestown,
the scene Of the famous Tight
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
MISS HAZEL STEVENS WEEDS.
Laurium Young Lady United in Mar
riaae with Edward j. Mills.

Miss Hazel NJ. Stevens, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard stevens of Flor
ida street, Laurium. was welded Sat
urday evening at Z o'clock at the resi-
dence cf the bride, 10 Edward j. Mills.
she ceremony was performed by Rev.
NJ II. Eldred. pastor of the Laurium
NJ. r. church. the NJ. E. ring service
being used.
Miss Ivy Stevens. n sister Of the
bride. acted as bridesmaid, and Martin
Treglown was best man. Following the
ceremony a wedding supper was serv-
ed. Mr.. and Mrs. Mills have gone to
housekeeping I'm I.aurium.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
REBEL LEADER DEFIANT.

Santiago. June 17.-Insurgent Lead
er Antomorchi has issued a proclam-
alton he would hang any person APP
preaching him suggesting surrender.
Warship Sails for Cuba.
Key West, June 1.-THE battleship
Nebraska sailed this morning FOR
Guantanamo.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17

TAFT WILL BE KEPT
FULLY INFORMED OF
CONVENTION NEWS.

Washinstcn, June 1.-The
White House officials have
made preparations To keep Taft
informed Of each move in Chi
cago. In addition to long dist
ance telephone from Chicago.
newspaper reports will be re-
ceived by telegraph.
The president still is very con-
fident he will be the regular
nominee of the convention at
Chicago.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17

purposes. box full of live snakes. a
beautiful Pomeranan spaniel. a dark
blue parrot with a long tall. a green
paroket. bedraggled bird Of para
disc. twelve prize chickens and Per-
sian cat
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
CLOSING WEEK AT HARVARD.
Many Class Reunions and Other Fea-
lures Planned.

Cambridge, Mass, June 17.-Scores
OF crimson banners Of Harvard were
thrown to the breeze today TO denote
the opening commencement week All
through the college section commit
tees began putting UP notices of re-
union. class headquarters. and trains
brought in delegations Of old grad
yates from every section of the coun-
try. The estimate is for upward of
six thousand reunionists by wednes-
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
WEEKS CONVENTION HERE.
Slovenian croatians From All Parts
of Country Coming AUG. 5.

A convention of the Slovenian -Croa-
tians will be held i'm Red Jacket on
August 5. on August 10 the St JOS
eph's Slovenian society, affiliated with
the Slovenian Croatian union, will cell
CITRATE its third anniversary. Both the
convention and the celebration will be
held i'm the italian hail. \ total of six
~ delegates from all parts Of the
country are expected to attend the
convention. 1t will continue one week.
St Jdseph's society will entertain the
visiting delegates on August Id. The
program will be prepared later.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
AMERICAN CLERGYMAN KILLED.

London. Nne 17.-Rev. J. 5. Wild,
an American clergyman. was run over
and killed by motor bus today. Wild
had Just left his hotel for stroll
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
ACCIDENTS MARK FIRST
DAY OF AVIATION MEET.

Anglers, France. June IT,
Sixteen started in the 292 mile
contest at the aviation meet to-
day. Twelve passengers were
carried. Allard carried -four.
At the start his aeroplaEe fell.
His machinician sustained a
broken leg, the others being un-
hurt. Debussy fell near Char
ters. Debussy was injured in
ternally. His passenger had his
legs broken.
The Calumet news., 1912-06-17
TAFT VEToES ARMY
BILL; WANTS MAJ.
GEN. WOOD RETAINED.

Washington. June 1.-THE
president today vetoed the ar
my appropriation bill, and re-
turned the bill to congress indi-
eating disapproal of the provi-
sion which would oust Major
General Wood from the office
of chief OF staff.