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The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-24
sives to my certain knowledge and it
was refused
Refuses to Give Details.

SiVeS 10 my certain knoWledge ana II
was refused"
Refuses to Give Details.
The governor was asked for the prac-
teal working details of the plan to
elect Roosevelt delegates from Kansas,
but he declined to give them at this
time. They have not been worked out
yet" he said, but they will be, you
can count on that. We will have to
look up the law and methods of legal
procedure. There is plenty of time.'
When asked if the secretary of state
would be mandamused to place Roose-
velt electors on the ticket, the governor
would not say yes or no. He did not
Know about that part of it yet. But he
old say that the Roosevelt convention
would certify up to the nominees of its
convention so that the name of Roose-
VeIt would appear on the Republican
ticket in November. In some states it
may nave to appear on the Progressive
ticket but in Kansas, according to the
governor, Roosevelt'S name will appear
ch the Republican ballot. The supreme
court may have to pass on this matter
Inc governor declared that Roosevelt
instructed his friends on the national
committee not to vote for any Roose-
vgie oelegates in the contest cases
"Here there was any reaSonab BILE doubt
IN the matter of who was entitled TO
the seats This accounted for the I1u-
anlmous vote in some cases on Roose
fC1l contests.
says Roosevelt Is Nominee
roosevelt is the legitimate nominee OF
G cre republican party for 1872 declared
governor Stubbs, and he brought his fist
gown nard on the table to emphasize the
.J laGI' and the people of this country
VIII, IN November, rebule the thieyerv of
the national committee and the southern
oHlceholders in the convention. Roosevelt
soC more than two votes to Taft's one in
1he nomination campaign and he will
uupncate that record in November in the
eiectlon where national committees do not
corrupt or break in and steal
Inns VIII, In my judgment be the last
republican national convention Hereaft
the nominations will be made direct by
the people," ~
When asked if the fact that the primary
nomlna tions close day after tomorrow
would nave any effect on the Roosevelt
pans Tor Kansas, the governor declared
that IL would not. Roosevelt has already
peen nominated, quickly replied the gov
ernor All that is necessary is to get his
name on the ballot SO that the people
may again express their preference for
nam; The Taft convention was not re-
garded as the regular convention of tho
party. The majority claimed by the presi-
dents friends was constructed by fraud
Ihe governor expects to file his petI-
tons for United States senator at once
and get in the thick of the campaign. He
declared that Roosevelt told him the day
before he left Chicago that he would
make an active and determined campaign
for the presidency.
Capper Is Silent
Arthur Capper, candidate for gov
ernor, said he is not ready to discuss
the situation.
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TURNS TO POETRY.
Captain Waters Marbles on Politics,
During Trial.

Capt ]. G. Waters, of defendants coun-
sci in the Gillett criminal libel case, has
reached the poetical stage. But his atten-
tlons are turned to the proceedings of the
republican convention-not the blisterins
argument and scaling sarcasm of the
court room.
AS Capt Wates sat through the cross
examination of Detective Ericsson today
he put his thoughts in jingle. Here is one
of the contributions.
This is the way Waters viewed the
Stubbs situation:
And there is Stubbs my own true friend,
My own true friend is he.
Before this bloody fight shall end
Oh, Lord, where will he be?
In both conventions, there he sat,
In both they say, sat he;
How can he tell where he is at
Or where that he will be?
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HOLD THE MACHINE.
Roosevelt Men Have No Occasion to
Organize in Nebraska.

Lincoln, June 24.-In the opinion of
Governor Aldrich, expressed today,
there is no occasion for organization
of the Roosevelt party iu Nebraska.
'The progressives are in the ma
jority," he said, land there is no oc-
casion for new party. To organize
one simply would be to throw the
Republican machinery into the hands
of reactionaries.'
A meeting of the Republican state
central committee has been called for
tomorrow night at Omaha to consider
the situation regarding the presence of
the Roosevelt party in the Republican
ranks. it is reported
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-24
SIXTEEN DROWNED
An Excursion Dock on Niagara
River Collapses.
Two Hundred Persons Are
Thrown Into the Water.

Buffalo. June 24.-Up to noon 16
bodies had been recovered from the
Niagara river at Eagle park, the scene
of last nights drowning tragedy and
the official list of identified dead and
missing reached total of thirty.
The known Dead.
MRS. MKEE.
M'KEE, Mrs. McKee's 10-year-
old daughter.
MRS. RICHMEYER and her 1O-year-
old son.
MRS. GALLAGHER.
CECILIA KELLEY, 9 years old.
Missing.
Mrs. Heilstrom and 4-year-old baby.
lola Semi.
Miss Irene Thomas.
Mrs. Westfall.
Mrs. Hvde-
So far as known, all the victims lived
in Buffalo.
The excursionists were preparing to
return to Buffalo. after an outing at
the park and between $50 and 400 per-
sons were on the dock to take the
steamer when the underpinning gave
way. The outing was under the
auspices of the Court Amherst lodge L.
o. F. of Black Rock and was for the
benefit of sick brothers.
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chairman to preside at the opening de-
liberations of the convention. The
various states will caucus to choose
their representatives on the convention
committees and those where the unit
rule prevails and where the delegates
have not already been instructed by
the primaries will consider what can
didates they will support for the presi-
Dental nomination.
The struggle over the temporary
Craftsmanship overshadowed every 9TH
er issue. Efforts to converge the views
of progressiVes and conservatives fail
ed last night and William j. Bryan'S
declaration of progressive principles
sharply defined the issues.
Mr.. Bryan's assertions that he would
support no one but progressive for
the craftsmanship and that Alton 3.
Parker the choice of the subcommittee
of arrangements did not meet this re-
quirement seemed to leave little hope
of an agreement unless the Clark men
accepted some other candidate. Mr..
Bryan and his supporters have an
nounced no candidate, but realizing the
necessity of concentrating upon some
enc man if they hope to defeat Judge
Parker, they continued their conferences
with that end in view. The names of
Senator Kern of Indiana and Senator
elect James of kentucky, were most
prominently mentioned in this connec-
ton
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The national committee today must
endorse the choice of the subcom-
mittee or reject it and even then their
decision may be overturned by the dele
gates in convention. Chairman Mack
insisted that a majority of the COM
mittee would favor Parker. The Bryan
men declared that although the vote
might be close the united progressives
strength in the committee could defeat
the New York man.
Bryan Looms Large.
Little doubt was expressed that n
he would take the question to the
floor. Bryan's almost indignant re-
fusal last night to accept the perma-
nent chairmanship of the convention
with the condition he withdraw his
opposition to Parker as temporary
chairman caused no surprise among
those who declared that all concerned
had stood ready from the first to
tender the Nebraskan this honor.
Some professed to see in the i'm
portance Mr.. Bryan attaches to this
fight a purpose to seek the nomina-
ton himself and test his strength at
the outset of the convention deliber-
ations. On this subject, however, Mr..
Bryan has been silent since his ar
rival. His most noteworthy declara-
tion regarding candidates has been
that Clark and Wilson were the
leading candidates..
Next in Importance to the meeting
of the national committee will be the
state caucuses. Some of these will be
held on trains approaching Baltimore.
Others will be in the state headquar-
ters already established here. Those
states where new national committees
men have not been chosen by the pri-
naries will fill this office in their
CONTINUED on Page Two.l
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Sullivan, had the poll in charge and
hoped by tonight to get a line on the
situation.
Governor John Burke of North Da-
gotta, was closeted with Mr.. Bryan and
later made public his reply to MI.
Bryan's note asking him to join in the
fight against Parker. The reply read:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-24
The weather Is warmer.

Although this is the warmest day that
has been experienced in Topeka in more
than a week, the temperatures are still
averaging degrees below normal The
forecast is for generally fair weather. The
wind is blowing six miles an hour from
the southwest Moderate to heavy rains
have fallen over southern Kansas in the
ton Director T. B. Jennings for the 4s
hours ending at o'clock this morning.
but practically no rain is reported in
northern Kansas or western Missouri in
that period"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-24
POSTSCRIPT EDITION.

A later, or Postscript. Edition will
be issued about 5 o'clock with latest
convention news; on sale by newsboys
and at news stands.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-24
SUTHERIN IN RACE.
Pioneer Citizen a Candidate for Coun-
ty Commissioner.

John Sutherin. sr., one of the Oldest and
best known citizens of Shawnee county.
has decided to contest the Republican:
nomination for commissioner from the
Third or south district with ]. c. Sinner
Mr.. Sutherin has lived the West Sixth
avenue road near what is now Gage park
for over so years.
The south district includes the Fifth
and Sixth wards of Topeka and all tie
territory in the county south of the Kan
SaS river
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-24
The Political Battlefield Has
Shifted to Baltimore.
Clash of Opposing Forces on
Temporary Chairman.
BRYAN LEADS OPPOSITION
To the Selection of Parker for
the Place.
Clark and Wilson Leading for
Presidential Nomination.

Baltimore. Md, June 24.-Decks will
be cleared today for the Democratic
national convention that meets tomor-
row in the Fifth Regiment armory.
The national committee will consider
contested delegations, prepare the tenn
porary roll call and select a temporary
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-06-24

Baltimore. June 24.-William j.
Bryan NAV be the candidate named
by the progressives to make the fight
against Alton B. Parker of New York
for the temporary Craftsmanship of the
Democratic national convention. That
was the plan that was being considered
by the Bryan and Wilson forces today
shortly before the national committee
met to name the temporary chairman
and settle the contest. cases.
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If No Other Candidate Can Be
Found, He Says.
WILSON MAKES SHARP MOVE
New Jersey Delegation Lines
Up Behind Clark Man
To Force the Missourian Into
the Open.

Baltimore, June 24.-The Democrat
ic national committee at 2:15 this
afternoon appointed committee of
two. Chairman Mack and National
Committeeman p. l.. Hall OF Nebraska,
to confer with W. j. Bryan and Alton
Il. Parker and their leaders with a
view to preventing a fight on the floor
of the convention over tile selection of
temporary chairman. The committee
then adjourned until ID. m.
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Weather Forecast for Kansas.
Chicago, June 24.-Forecast for Kansas
Fair tonight and Tuesday. Warmer to-
night
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Bolt Within a Bolt.

Madison, Wis, June 24.-Progres-
sive Republicans here will refuse to
talk of a third party until after the
Democratic convention. Those high
in Republican councils said today if
Bryan is nominated on a progressive
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He Orders a Poll.

MI Bryan ordered a poll of arriving
oelegations to ascertain how they stool
upon the issue of 'Progressiveism as
AGAINST conservatism
Charies Bryan, his brother and Jerry
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Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
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Gov. Clark visited Tanana recently and the Yukon Valley News described him "a pleasant afable gentleman"
 D. Lecie, formerly with the anana Commercial Company, accepted position bookkeeper the U S. dtc Fairbanks
 Miss Brooke Lloyd David Kay, of Tanana, is now school teacher at that place.
 Riley the Gold Mountain district has transferred his energies to Ruby.
 According the Alaska Citizen the rightmt paysrea6 Chatanika expected very disappointing.
 Good pay has creek Fairbanks ,district.
 Nell Siddons formerly society editor Of the Seattle PI married recently HaI creek Fairbanks
 Reports from Cache creek and other parts the Sustna that all the operators and miners doing we'll. telluride running thousands of dollars the The proved be syvane the the which made Cripple creek famous.
 leaving Ruby Idarod Tom Atken that thought we'll of Ruby and would there before the eezeup
 Ross, Nunan and Wolf who have been prospecting months at the head Of Novhaket met with indifferent cess, says the Ruby Record Citizen.
 building the telephone line from Ruby to the creeks 846 used the stands of wire discovery Long creek, measured 54 miles.
 Falcon Josn extend the Panama Valley railroad the quartz showngs this justify the expenditure
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
1DlTAROD RESIDENTS DISCUSS
 THE TERRITORIAL CAMPAIGN

Early this number of lea ling citizens of the darod dis trc met in diarod City plans for the forthcoming election Aakas first legislature The meeting all informal one necessity of taking the initiative i'll 
 the best the people oi the district interested convention early date for purpose agreeing upon candidate the portion of the Senate of the Alaskan legislature agreed that other i'll the Fourth division should notified by aod and with that end i'll view the following message drafted by Major F. Strong and for wa1ded o Ruby and Fairbanks:
 ''Idtarod. August 27.
 'eeting representative citizens Ida cd valley and Otter legislature
 "Consensu5 opinion Iditarod and Ruby shoul@ have / coonition Idiarcd of delegate election, ell titled Ruby representative, and voters ot both precincts asked to work together to that end.
 Steps being taken for holding non-parzn convention coming purpose naming candidate for senator to Fourth division, leaving four be nominated by Fairbanks Panama, Upper Yukon, proposed pn. This believed to be equitable dlsbu tion accordingly Ruby expected to operate Short until election demands speedy acton Considered impossible hold convention representatives judicial division Localities must act'
 selected the central location for hold ing the convenn hoped that all have the wefere will make their business attend and aid in the selection of be a credit the community and source of strength and wisdom at Juneau.
 The time and place of the convention vii be announced later
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
FRED SCHUqI''l'E I)EiSECCIRlILDES
 CONDITIONS IN T'HE KOYUKUK

Interviewed by representative of the Ruby Record Czen Schue recently returned from the hoyukuk that every body northern to be busy and satisfied
 People going into the from all directions and there shortage of provisions but it expected that the camp will be well supplied before the close of navigation.
 river is showing well; the phenomenal thing about being picked up the dumps and in the bot Nuggets ranging from $50 S425 have been found The gold assays S960,
 Trail Hughoy doing work at the mouth of creek tributary Hammond river They getting god which appears be the the general of Hammond river gold
 Judging indatons Hastings and Watts have the richest piece ground Hammond river being exhibited that range S00 S00 This the ground which McCord and partners them and which fraction claimed
 Hummer, DeCarie, Engson and Gilbert, who recently bought discovery claim, Hammond from John Homgren for S50OO0 eated their purchase They sat looks good to them.
 W McCord and partners have taken lay b. Hammond They having 30hp boiler and complete outfit of mining chinery and supplies shipped from Fairbanks
 Gibson Bowker brohers who went in last fall witha drill deep channel Hannond meeting with 
 Prngle Collins have exceptionally good money the benches o Nolan creek
 James McConaghy and named Williams also meet ing with success the Nolan creek benches
 Beverley & Howl1er have opened drink emporium
 William GiIland. lately stationed at St. Michael is ager of the \. c. Bettles and Wiseman
 Between 400 people wilt in the district this year
 Gathered reports is estimated that S50OO0 on the first shipment to the Outside.
 While at Hughes his way Mr. Schutte informed that Indian district will produce 5250o0 this
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
EXPLORER CHARGED WITH
 INFRINGEMENT OF LAW

Last Tuesday, before Commissioner G. w. Albrecht and jury Capt Jack Green was charged with infringement of the game laws, in that he had shot ducks out of season on the Yentna- Gentna river, a tributary of the Idita- rod. The eviderce of Captain Peabody went to show that the party of which Green was @ member was not a hunting party, but one whose main purpose was exploration and scientific investigation of the flora and fauna of the district, and, the jury taking a like view of the matter, the accused was discharged and the ducks which had been taken from him returned.
 There is no doubt but that the open season for ducks should commence earlier. It is a well-established fact that the birds begin their southern mi grafton early in August, and much good sport is lost to Alaskans on that account
 While Governor Clark was at Fair banks, three weeks ago. a number of sportsmen waited upon him and ez- plained the circumstances. Governor Clark agreed that the present restric- tions were unreasonable, and wired the attorney general on August F, asking that the regulations be changed to allow of the season commencing earlier, and also requesting that in the event of favorable outcome of his appeal he bn advised by wire. What the result was has not yet been learned from Fairbanks.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31

house is entitled, it shall become law, If the governor neither signs nor vetoes a bill within three days it shall become law, unless the legislature adjourns, without date, prior to the expiration of such three days.
 II. Congress will appropriate money annually to pay salaries, printing, and other incidental expenses.
 12. Within 90 days after the close of each session the governor shall present a copy of all laws and joint resolutions to the President and the Secretary of state.
 13. All laws passed by the legislature must be submitted to Congress for final approval.
 If. Provision is made for the estab- lishment of railroad commission of four to conduct an examination into the transportation system of Alaska, and to report to congress next December, or as soon thereafter as may be practic- able, with their recommendations as to the most feasible routes for railroads which will develop the country,
 l5. Five thousand dollars is set apart for the purpose of codifying the laws of Alaska.
 l6. The following officers are pro- vided for: One chief clerk, who shall receive a compensation of s per day, and one assistant clerk, one enrolling clerk, one expressing clerk, one ser geant-at-arms, one doorkeeper, one messenger, and one watchman, who shall receive a compensation of $5 per day during the sessions, and no charge for greater number of officers and at tendants. or any larger per diem shall be allowed or pad by the United States to the territory of Alaska: Provided, That no person shall be employed for whom salary, wages or compensation is not provided in the appropriation mada, by Congress.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
Public N0tics of Dissolution of Partnership

Notice is hereby given that the part nership lately subssting between Chas. Ross and T, J. Nestor, under the firm name of Ross & Nestor, doing lumber and building material busiress, was dis solved oil the Sth day of August, 1912, by mutual consent. All debts owing to the said partnership are to be paid to the Miners 65 Merchants Bank of Idit- arod, Alaska, said bank having been fully authorized to collect said debts; and all the demands on the sad partner ship are to be presented to the bank for payment. CHAS. ROSS.
 T. L VISITOR
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
LADY CAPITALIST BUYS
 OVER HEADS OF GUGGS

4 deal was consummlled las' week whereby Mrs, Fred Garter look over the interests of Jim Muckler in the Jumbo and Pros pector associations oil Flat creek
 For some weeks past the Yukon Gold Company had been after the Muckler interests, but found it Impossible to come to terms with tne owner. It is understood that Mr. MucE.er was asking as high as $9,Oo for his holdings, while the Yukon Gold Company was not pre- pared to offer more than SI5oo cash
 Mrs. Fred Carter heard of the negotiations, and as soon as she learned of the deadlock made a cash proposal to MT. Muckler. After little bargaining Mrs Carter handed over s. ,ooo in cash and NIT Muckler's interests became hers by right of purchase.
 Mrs Carter is not in a hurry to dispose of the interests thus secured, being prepared to wait until she can dispose of them at a figure which will leave a handsome profit on the original investment.
 It is not often that the Yukon Gold Company has to admit itself beaten ill business deal by 3, woman. |
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
JADE DEPOSITS FOUND
 NEAR K0TZEBUE SOUND

While George A. Parks, of the general land office, was at Nome lately, a miner came down from q district in the vicinity of Kotzebue sound with report that he had discovered 8 deposit of jade, and he was on his way Outside to secure capital to develop it.
 Jade. nephrite or nephrttic stone, as it is sometimes called. is remarkable for it's hardness, and tenacity. IL is green ish in color and of a resiuou5 or oily aspect when polished. It is fusible into a kind of glass or enamel and is highly valued for de corative purposes.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
LAFERGY LEAVES FOR CRIPPLE

Bob Lafergy has pulled down his pool hall at Dikeman, and will move the outfit to Cripple city. Mr. Lafergy is of the opinion that no new camp can be said to be fairly established until poolroom facilities are provided for the miners, and having the paraphernalia on hand, he is willing to contribute his share towards the upbuiIding of the new district; so "Cripple City or bust" is his motto.
 Lafergy will take his outfit up the Innoko by means of the launch Flyer a speedy craft, but none too fast for Bob, who has spent the last two years at Dikeman.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31

investigations into the postal service. Senator LaEollette is chairman of the committee having charge of matters affecting the postal service, and has been said to have been very active in his efforts to effect reforms he thought necessary to bring about better results for the entire country. In doing this, the enmity of the officials accused is said 10 have been incurred.
Iditarod pioneer., 1912-08-31
Notice of Forfeiture

TO WILLIAM CHASE:
 You your heirs and assigns are hereby noti- fed that the undersigned has expended in labor and improvements the sum Of one hundred dol lars-s sIoo-for each of the years of 1911 and 1912 upon placer mining claim known and called InnoIo Mining and Recording District District of Alaal.l; you further notified that if at the expiration of ninety-9o-days after the last publication of this notice you fail or refuse to your interest i'll said claim will become the proper.y of the undersigned your co-owner under section 2324 of the Revised Statutes of the United States. F. NJ. WHELAN.
 First publication August 5, 1912.
 Last publication November 2, 1912.