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The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
For President.
WILLIAM II. TAFT.
For Vice-Presldent.
JAMES s. SHEER MAN.

Chicago, June 24.-These ere the
acknowledgement selected by tho Re-
publican national convention to lead
the presidential CAMPAIGN OF 1912.
After 1--WE days and nights OF the
bltterest fighting in the history OF
American politics. In which the great.
est masters OF political strategy In
the ranks Of the party we're pitted
against each other and every trick
and mnneuver known TO tho game
were resorted to In an endeavor to
wrest victory from their opponents,
It all ended in the choice OF the men
who led the party In the last ma.
tional campaign and who are now &C.
cupying the highest Offices in the land
as the choice of majority of the
American people to go before the
public as candidates for a second
term.
Taft's Name Presented.
President Taft's name was pre-
scented to the convention by Harding
OF Ohio, and the nomination was sec
onded by John Wanamaker of Phila-
deiphia and Nicholas Murray Butler
OF New York.
LaFollette was the only other can.
dldate presented 70 the convention,
Colonel Roosevelt early In the after.
noon expressing the desire that his
name be not presented in the conven.
ton, and asking his friends to re-
frain from voting II the convention.
The convention sat in comparative
quiet through the nominating
speeches. The vigorous efforts Of en-
thusiasts to start demonstrations for
their favorltes met with only mod
crate success. The galleries were
shouted out and the delegates we're
tired and wanted to get home. The
result was foregone.
Cheering Ia Started.
When the roll cal started with Ala.
bama and II threw its strength TO
Taft burst OF cheering started. II
was settled that the Taft forces would
stand firm, Just as they had stood
from the time they selected Senator
Root as temporary chairman through
the bitter days Of the convention un.
der the assaults OF the Roosevelt
forces. Tho Taft forces had all their
old strength and fow band wagon
climbers made 1t even larger.
Pandemonium broke loose when tho
result was announced. The galleries
rocked back an forth as IL thew
would swell over and ensulf the dele.
gates on the floor. The band went
through the motions of playing but
no one could he It. Finally II sinh.
sided and the thousands started IN
crowd out OF the building
The calling the roll was e,,ed
with exciting incidents.
,vice-President Next.
After tho tumult that followed the
nomination OF Taft had worn Itself
out, Chairman Root announced that
nominations for vice.president we're
in order. J. V. Olcott Of New York
was recognized and In a short speech
presented the name OF James 8, Sher
man to succeed himself. The nomln
alton was seconded by represents
tives from several states.
Boies Penrose' name was next pre-
scented by delegate from Pennsyl
vania, but received no second, nor die
penrose receive any votes.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

yention OF its feet Wednesday
afternoon and. without having Ut
tered a word, became the hero OF o
demonstration which will hold per
manent place among the spectacular
events In tho history Of the nation.
This and test vote which showed
that the Taft following is holding Its
own were the two great features OF
the second days session.
When Governor Hadley appeared on
the floor to close the debate on his
resolution TO seat the Roosevelt dele
gates who had been unseated by the
national committee the demonstration
unexpectedly broke loose.
II was nearly an hour from the time
the demonstration started before the
tumult had sufficiently subsidized to
enable the convention to resume busi-
ness,
Root Named Chairman.
Senator Elihu Root OF New York
was elected temporary chairman OF
the Republican convention Tuesday
afternoon amid scenes OF great dis
order. thus scoring an important VIC
tory for the Taft forces.
The Roosevelt men voted for Gov
Francis e. McGovern Of Wisconsin.
With the completion OF the long roll
call, practically every minute Of which
had been strenuously contested by the
Roosevelt people, led by Governor
Hadley. Senator Finn and Mr.. Heney'
Senator Root was given an ovation Ia
which the Roosevelt delegates took no
part. At $50 he began tho delivery
OF his speech. and continued until
seven o'clock.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

wild cheers and the convention wound
up amid scenes OF great excitement
and confusion.
QuelIed by Police.
Roosevelt delegates rioted for near.
" a half hour In the Republican ma
tlonal convention as the temporary or
ganizatlon controlled By the Taft ma.
chine was made the permanent or.
ganizaton. Their rlotous demonstra-
lions. quelled by the police. but served
to delay the prepared action OF the
steam roller.
The reports. majority and minority,
OF the rules committee were tabled
and the convention proceeded under
the old rules.
Henry ]. Allen, Kansas progressive,
read Colonel Roosevelt's two con-
demnatory statements of the day, ellie
itlng some by play and few cheers
from the floor.
gan the reading OF the report OF the
resolutions committee, the platform.
Taft platform. Argument at con.
siderable length on the platform fol.
lowed.
Wisconsin and North Dakota men,
bcrs OF the resolutions committee, rep
resentIng Senator La Toilette, offered
minority report. almost as long as
the one read by Mr. Fairbanks. which
Incorporated the views of the Wis.
consin senator on pubIic questions.
AZ 40 tina platform was declared
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
That Was Different.

a stern father who had repeatedly
told young man who was paying his
addresses to his daughter not to visit
the house again without his permits
sion, which he never intended to give.
was surprised when no answered a
ring at the duorbell late one evening
to see the young man waiting on tho
step.
Sir" said he In anger, didn't tell
you not to call again. eh. sir?"
YES" said the young man. Il
know, but didn't call to see your
daughter came on behalf Of our
firm about that little bill"
"Oh--er--eT-" stammered the
stern father, "call again, will your
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

/ adopted by Chairman Eiihu Root. The
vote stood:
Not voting ................... .343
AEaln6t .................... po
ABSENT ...........-...''' lie
for ....'......, ..'..,..s''' wv
The La Toilette platform had previ'
ously been tabled. "a
There was an outburaf OF cheering
when the total Roosevelt strength
was announced as 3i3, the number OF
delegates not voting, but a greater
outburst followed the announcement
OF 666 votes yea. The nays were SO,
and l6 were absent.
No Nomination for cummins.
Immediately Chairman Root an.
nounced call OF the roll Of the states
for nominations. Alabama was passed
Arizona was silent. Down the list
silence followed the calling OF each
state until Ohio was reached. A cheer
greeted the state and Warren G.. Hard
ing arose to place President Taft In
nomination.
Then Il was discovered Iowa had
forgotten to nominate Cummlns, and
Root ordered that the state be called
again. Silence greeted the second call.
for the Iowans had decided not to
nominate Cummins. but 10 vote for
him.
Then Ohio was called again, and
Harding took the platform, gAeeted by
scattered cheers. to nominate Taft.
Day OF Battle.
Friday was Il day Of excitement and
constant fighting between abe Taft
and Roosevelt forces on the floor of
the Republican convention. A partial
report from the committee on creden.
tials was the cause OF the sangulnary
conflict
During the day four roll calls were
taken which furnished some little
CLEAN Of hope for both sides. On one
ballot tho Taft men polled the highest
vote yet recorded for them, Cos. A
little later whatever significance
might have been attached TO that vote
was somewhat discounted when the
Roosevelt adherents mustered
strength of 500. which was tho high
mark so far for the colonels side.
The Roll Calls.
The roll calls were occasloned by
majority and minority reports from
the credentials committee on the seat.
ing of contested delegates in the Ninth
Alabama district. The roll call was
on motion to table Governor Had
ley'B resolution that contested dele
gates be not allowed to vote on the
reports. This carried by n vote OF 500
TO 1910 not voting
A motion made at once following, TO
substitute tho minority report seating
the Roosevelt men, as against the ma
jority's steam roller candidates was
lost by vote OF AGA to COS. In the
second vote eight Idaho and twenty
five Wisconsin votes went with the
Taft men. These states explained
that as members OF their delegations
were on tho credentials committee
they desired TO support that commit.
tee. They denied they had bolted to
the Taft side on any other issue.
The third ballot was on the Arizona
contest case. The result was 564 TO
4o7.
The fourth vote was on the Callfor.
MIA case. This resulted $40 10 5es.
the highest vote yet mustered by the
Roosevelt men.
Governor Herpert s. Hadley OF
Missouri swept the Republican con.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
oompers AGAIN Held Guilty

Washington, ID. C.-Samuel Com
per, Frank Morrison and John Mitch.
ell. labor leaders. were held guilty of
contempt of court by the supreme
court of the District of Columbia, in
connection with the courts injunction
In the Bucks Stove and Range com
pany boycott case. They will attempt
to appeal again to the supreme court
Of the United States. which reversed
their former conviction.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
To Record Wedding on Films.

San Francisco. Cal-For the first
time In the history of American 80.
ciety. moving pictures will be taken OF
a fashionable wedding, the marriage
Of Miss Jennie Croker with Malcolm
Whitman, in the Church of st. Mat.
thew, at San Mateo, on July l6, being
the occasion at which the innovation
will be attempted.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
200 In Mexico Are Hanned.

Mexico City.--Two hundred rebels
were captured by federal troops after
a battle near Huitzilac and summarily
hanged. When the insurrectos had
been disarmed they weer led to the
edge of the forest and one after the
other were hanged to the nearest
tran
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
Cavalry Horses Ordered.

San Antonio, Tex.-That the cav
airy arm of the service will not be
abolished SO far as army duty in the
Southwest is concerned is made Ger,
tain by orders sent to purchase 500
horses for immediaet shipment.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
Mrs. Pankhurst Free.

London.--Mrs. Emmeline Pankhurst,
the suffragette leader. was released
from Holloway jail owing to a break
down of health as result of the hun
ger strike instituted by her and her
Imprisoned followers,
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
Makea Watch From Glass.

Munich.--After many years OF pa
uent toll Josef Baier BavarIan glass
cutter, has put together a watch
whose whose every wheel and screw.
with the frame and each Of the three
covers, is made Of glass.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
Four Are Drowned.

Cincinnati, O.-Four persons were
drowned in the Ohio river at the foot
Of Ludlow street. when boat with
a party of Eve was upset by the roll
ers" from river steamboat
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
Pastor a Brewer.

Johnstown. Pa-The Rev. Herman
Kaufman OF this city has resigned
to become brewer. He was identl'
fed with the brewery business In his
home town of llsenburg, Germany, be-
fore he came to America.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
TAFT and SHERMAN chosen
BY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Greatest Battle in History of American Politics Results in
Victory for Presdent--Wns on First Ballot with
SCI Votes Roosevelt Men Refuse to Vote.

Other candidates presented 10 the
convention in brief speeches were
Senator Borah. c. L. Merriam, Gill
lette, Senator Beyerldge and Govern
or Hadley.
Sherman Ia Winner.
The roll call was rushed through
with the greatest expedition. Sher-
man winning on tho Grst ballot. The
vote:
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

go down in history as the most re-
markable in history. The weary dele
gates. exhausted with long hours Of
strain and excitement, thankful that
at last It was all over. broke into
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27
Eathers, DAY.

Gabe--I SEQ that they celebrated
Mothers Day. Why don't they have
Fs.hers' Gay?
Steye-Father has every Saturday
night, hasn't he?
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

II there was tax on stupidity the
wise guys would all be tax dodgers.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

Mrs. wtnslow's Soothing Syrup for Children
teethinR, softcns the gums reduces infammn'
tlou, allayA pain, cures wind collie, Pc n bottle.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

A postal card to Garfield Tea Co, Brook.
lyu, ~ Y, asking for sample will repay you.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

Unfortunately. the people who ara
most willing to lend are those who
haven't anything.
The Farmington times. (Farmington, St. Francois County, Mo.) 1905-1926, 1912-06-27

The finger OF destiny is undoubtedly
on the hand Of fate.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
WEIRD FORMS OF SUICIDE.

vienna, May 20 -crazed by domes- tic. troubles Adolf Schwarz, a munich pal steam. roller driver of this city. himself on the roadway in frpntl of the roller. He was smashed flat be fore the horrifed spectators could reach him.
 Another extraordinary form of sui- eide is reported from Cirkvenica. where a. married woman named Kraulj built a pyre of kindnng wood in her back yard, saturated it with Kerosene oil. and lighted it after placing herself on top of it. with her little daughter clasped in her arms. The child's screams brought the neighbors to the scene but too late to save them. Kraulj's husband had from her.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

TO see all the dandelions being worn hy the students one would imagine that this4.was ours high school flower. At the presentsB- HI. s. has no school flower though one ought to be adopt ed for wear at all our school affairs.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
SCOTLAND YARD TRACKED

London. May 20 scotland Yard has issued stern warning to the various police districts that the next officer who allows himself to be ssKoepenick- ed..' to. the, extent of assisting burglars will get into serious trouble. Testi- mony given at. the North London Sessions. at the trial of Archibald Burlington, who was sentenced to three years penal servitude for a long series of frauds and thefts. has made the 'sYard" very peevish.
 Barrington's favorite pastime was to attend big functions and dinners by passing himself off as reporter, and then helping himself from the cloak room, but on one occasion he. called a police sergeant fat to assist him to break into and search the rooms of an acquaintaHce. He declared that he was Inspector Drew Of the Scot land Yard, and the unsuspecting ser- geant not only hepled him search the place, but allowed him to carry off the valuables and 'tother evidence 10 Scotland Yard. of course,-accordin to Harrington.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

Photographs of about three-quarters of the members of the Senior class have already been taken. The Crfter- ion board picture will be taken $ the early part of this week. as: will the pliotographs of other boards and teams to appear in the Commence ment. Criterion
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

mercial class are in dilemma as to what they should do. On Characteristic day. On this day every young lady selects a young man, and visa versa. who fits certain characteristic such as being the ,handsorfest, brightest, laziest. etc Two young men leave pretty small selection for the ladies of the Senior Commercial class.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

Lists of those who are eligible for election to the Criterion board will soon be given to the different classes for election. The names of those who have earned positions on the business board will be announced June l. f
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
INDIAN GETS
 LITTLE HELP FROM U, S. GOVERNMENT
ANYTHING BUT SQUARE DEAL FOR THE REID MEN-SENA-
 TOR OWENS BILL
(By. c. H. Tavenner.)

Washington, May 2O-It has been thoroughly demonstrated. during the present session of Congress that the Indian wards of the United States government have beeh getting any, thing but a square deal" On the competent witnesses that these Inc dians have received, and are still re- ceiving, the rawest kind of raw deal from the government which is sup posed to have their interest and well fare at heart.
 Martin J. Bentley, farmer from Oklahoma. told the Senate committee on Indian Affairs recently that of an appropriation of $2,00O for the support of seventy Kickapoo Indians, $45 went for supplies, and $1,S97 for salaries to | officials and clarks who bought and distributed those supplies.
 In 1911 Congress. appropriated $35. 600 flor the support of the Cheyennes and Arapahoes. of Oklahoma. Of this sum, $29, 36a 10 went for salaries to eIn- ployes of the Indian department s. 5.3O went for the support, travelling only $905-22 vent to. the Indians, in the way Of subsistence, and $1O8. 70 for furniture and household goods, thus giving the Indians 1,O62,62 out of a total appropriations of $35.000.
 | A perusal of the report of the hear ings before the House committee on
 Indian Affairs, which comprises the testimony of the commissioner of In- dian Affairs, given as. basis for leg islation for the Indians, shows dozens
 of instances of this kind. The figures
 given by this official reveal the start ling fact that of all the money appro-
 priated for the care of Indians, about 90 per cent goes. to officials of the
 Indian office, for. salaries, travelling ex-
 penses, etc, and that only about ten
 per cent goes to the Indians.
 | The Federal records show that for
 years past Congress has been asked
 to appropriate for the maintainence
 of 117,47 Indians, and money has been
 paid out for the support of that num-
 ber. The Federal Census for 1907
 discloses that there are only 75,O12 In-
 dians in the State. of Oklahoma. thus revealing that Congress has been con- tributing money annually for the sup port of more than 42,000 Indians who do not exist. It has been shown that while the government pays out more than a million dollars annually for salaries to employees and officials of the Indian department, the condition of the In- dians in Oklahoma, has grown grad ually more desperate. until today they dering on Restitution.
 AS a result of these disclosures Sen. ator Owen has introduced a bill in the senate, for the abolishment of the Ixf- dian ofI1ce Commissioner Valentine. of the Indian office, admits that the best thing that could be done for the Indians would be to abolish the m- dian oflfce
 The administration of the. Indian tr-usteeship is one of the darkest blots on the Republican admin1stratiohsfo or the last sixteen years. E
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
POINTS OF INTEREST.
Birthday Cards.

It is the proper thing to send some little recognition of the birthday of your friend. If you wish complete assortment of beautiful cards for eith- CT child or adult, you wills find it at Jackson'ss Book Shop, 966-98S Main street You will also. find congratu- latory cards for various occasions and for silver and golden weddings, also bon voyage letter for your friend who is going to cross the great blue sea. These are very pleasant things to receive and at the same time you will find birthday books, visiting lists, and variety of books. suitable for different purposes for all occasions.
 Rocker. Sale. s.4-
 Nothnagle's big housefurnishing store has just received, a car load of large, comfortable porch rockers, which go on special sale today at an extra ordinary low figure as long as they last. Order these rockers a few days ahead in order to get them when wanted. Read full particulars in the new Nothnagle advertisement on last page. Everything else to furnish a modern home is here in great variety. It will do you good to- come and see this beautiful display. Special induce ments are offered on entire outfits. Don't forget to ask about this. Enter 1069s Main street or 135 Fairfield ave nue, >where the famous Glenwood range is sold.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
BLUEBEARD IN SKIRTS

Vienna, May 2O-Frau Kapruczan of Iippa, Hungary, has been arrested for carrying on e. wholesale Bluebeard business. In addition to murdering four husbands on her own account, she used to assist other women to kill off their husbands when, they got tired of them. and. her confession has led to the arrest of five other women who sought her aid to become wid- ows. There was apparently no mone- tary motive for these crimes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20
Students Of 3. H. 5.
 And Their Doings

There is much speculation at the school as to who will be the valedic- torian this year. The rivalry this year has been greater perhaps than ever before. The honor will come to Blanche Chapin, Bettina Buonocore. and Sally Wilfnot, with no boys in the running. The averages of these young ladies are so close that highest honors may come to any one of them.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

The gift committee of the Senior class is undecided whether to leave a gift to the school or a prize to be competed for annually. It seems as though an annual prize would be. better for with prizes as a stimulus the students perform their best work,
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

There are people in this town who unthinkingly neglect "a mere cold' though they would not otherwise ex- pose their children or themselves to danger Yet cold. neglected may develop into: contagious diphtheria, bronchitis,s or pneumonia. Use Foley's Honey and Tar Compound promptly for it stops coughs quickly and cures colds It contains no Iopiates and is safe for children. l.. r. Curtis
 *e 1t3.5>
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

Mrs. Ls IN. tSnow, 30 Winter St, Bangor, Me, was troubled for many years with kidney and bladder all merts. and had pain in her back with dizzy spells, and other painful symptoms. She saw Foley Kidney Pills advertised sand took them and splen- did results followed. She says: have now taken three bottles of Foley Kidney Pills and today I am perfect ly cured of kidney and bladder trou- blee's l.. F. Curtis. 3
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1912-05-20

The generosity of the Junior Boys Debating club must be commended. The Junior boys presented all their funds to help the cause of athletics in the school and will rely upon fur ther debates for all! the, finances which they will need.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1912-09-26
MAKE PROTESTTO
ROAD OFFICIALS
Representatives Of Tri- City
Business Men Ask Better
Freight Delivery.

W. s. McCombs, representing the
Rock Island Business Mems associa-
ton. together with Roy Green from
Moline and f. J. Daaner of Davep-
port, left for Chicago asst night and
this morning they had a conference
at the Transportation building with
representatives of the Rock Island,
Burlington and Milwaukee roads reIa
tive TO the practice of these roads
of holding tri-city freight shipments
in the freight houses and box cars
until $50 or 10 o'clock in the morn
ing and refusing TO permit early de-
livery.
The tri-city representatives hoped
to get a promise from the roads TO re-
turn 10 the plan formerly in vogue and
which permitted the local consignees
to get their freight early in the morn
ing
II is planned by the tri-city receiv-
ers OF freight TO take the matter be-
fore the railroads ahd warehouse COM
missions of the two states provided
the roads refuse relief.