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The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Southerners on Rules Committee.

Chicago.-Southern states members
of the convention committee on rules
included: Florida, w. H.. Lucas;
Georgia, J. NJ. Barnes; North Carolina,
w. L. Robinson; Virginia, R. H. An
gele. Southern states members of the
committee on permanent organization
of tie national convention, who were
announced included: Florida, NJ. P.
Wegott; Georgia, Roscoe Pickett;
North Carolina, Moses N. Harshaw;
Virginia, j. l.. Crupper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
"Steam Roller" Well Creased.

CHICAGO - Perpetuation of the
steam roller" so far as the national
committee O fthe Republican party is
concerned, and recognition of the d.
rect primary plan of electing members
of the committee were the two radi-
cal and apparently contradictory
changes made Thursday in the rules
governing the national committee by
the rules committee Of the convention
The Roosevelt members Of the con-
mittee did not oppose either. The:
will, however, introduce a minority r.
port to the convention.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
First Signs of War.

Chicago.-The long expected crash
in the Republican ranks came We'd
nesday night. The Roosevelt forces
acting they said, under the personal
direction of the Colonel, began to lay
their plans for Independent action in
the national convention. AS a fore.
runner of the more drastic action ex-
pected in the convention the Roose-
welt members of the committee on Gre
dentials withdrew from that body, ell
OF the Roosevelt contests which had
been scaled down from 50 to 70.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Neuroes For Taft,

Chicago.--With few exceptions the
negro delegates from the South about
whose st~eadfastness there has been
so much spoken, stood fast for the
Taft candidate. Early in the vote for
temporary chairman William Barnes,
watched out for the Taft interest on
the floor, said they would have $50
votes. They got two less than that.
Strains Of Dixie" which followed the
rather doleful melody of old favorites,
brought the Southerners to their feet
with a yell. Many Northern delegates
Joined them.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
No Pictures in Hall.

Chicago.-For the first time in the
history Of Republican national con-
ventions no picture of the President
hung in the Coliseum where 1,07S del
egates from the states and territories
of the United States met to name a
candidate for President and Vice Pres
ident and to formulate a party plat
form. The nervous tension due to
general expectation of tumultuous
scenes from the drop of the hat" at
the opening of the convention was
veryp apparent on all sides.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Taft Contested Delegates Seated.

Chicago.-After an all night session
the credentials committee Of the re-
publican national convention had at 6
o'clock Friday morning settled only IA
of the 70 cases considered vital by
Governor Hadley and the Roosevelt
leaders in their appeal from the decis-
ions of the national committee. All
Of them, together with twenty that the
credentials committee took upon It's
own initiative, were settled for Pres
ident Taft.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
CHARGES AGAINST Committee.

Chicago.-Charges that contested
delegates and members Of the Repub-
lican national committee had formed
a coalition in the credentials COM
mittee to control the committee In
behalf of the contested delegates were
prepared by R. R. Mccormick and
other Roosevelt members Of the COM
mittee. It was charged that the work
done by the credentials committee has
been part Of a comprehensive plan"
to control the national convention
against the Republican voters"
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Platform Virtually Completed.

Chicago. - When the resolutions
committee adjourned Friday to permit
it's members to attend the republican
convention, the platform virtually was
completed. The draft OF the docu-
menr, read to the full membership, ap-
parently proved acceptable and the
members generally expressed s~atisfac-
ton over the planks dealing with
monopoly and the courts. The plat
form is especial noteworthy in that
it does not deal with particular meas
ures but rather with the issues IN
general.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Absence of Tributes.

Chicago.-Well known leaders came
into the hall unnoticed; there was
entire absence of tributes of applause
by state delegations to "favorite sons"
After Roots election when he came
upon the platform, the welcome to
him lasted perhaps thirty seconds
and when he began his speech, Penn
~sylvania showed its bitterness toward
Senator Root with jeers and .caustic
remarks which went for to discount
the cordially of his reception. Sena-
tor Finn led the attack of the Penn
sylvanaia delegation on Senator Root.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Ohio 4S votes: Root IA; McGovern
a..
Oklahoma 20 votes: Root 4; Nc
Govern 16.
Oregon 10 votes: Root 3; Nc
Govern 6. One absent.
Pennsylvania rs votes; Root II;
McGovern g.,
Rhode Island 10 votes: Root 10.
South Carolina IS votes: Root IL;
McGovern 7.
South Dakota 10 votes: McGovern
10.
Tennessee "a votes: Root %; Nc
Govern 1.
Texas 40. votes: Root 81; Meow
ern s. Absent /.
Utah 8 votes: Root 7; McGovern l..
Vermont 8 votes: Root 6; Meow
ern 2.
Virginia "a votes: Root %; Nc.
Govern 2.
Washington IA votes: Root IA.
When Washington State was finish
ed and Root had won the convention
went wild with excitement.
West Va. 16 votes: McGovern 16.
Wisconsin 26 votes: McGovern IL;
W. S. Lauder, North Dakota, 3; w.
l.. Hauser, Wisconsin, 2; Senator
Gronna, North Dakota /. McGoVern
not voting.
Wyoming 6 votes: Root b.
Alaska 2 votes: Root 2.
District of Columbia 2 votes: Root1.
Hawaii 6 votes: McGovern 6.
Philippines 2 votes: Root 2.
Porto Rico 2 votes: Root 2.
Total, Root 55S; McGovern 502.
Both the Taft and Roosevelt forces
claimed this vote indicated that their
candidate was absolutely sure to win.
The advantage appears to be with the
President, however, for while he Is
sure to lose some of the votes that
were cast for Senator Root, it WAS
claimed he would gain, If instructions
were lived up to, some OF the votes
were independently cast for r4c-
Govern. 3
Those leaders who had been ureing
a compromise candidate ever since
they arrived in Chicago pointed 10
another angle in the figures and claim
ed they showed that ii Is essential to
name a so-called dark hourse' to
save the day for che Republican party.
When Senator Root began his key
note" speech people in great numbers
began to leave the hall. He announc-
ed then that he would suspend until
all those who wished to go hal re-
tired.
Thousands then left, but nearly all
the delegates remained and listened
to the speech.
Even those who had most bitterly
fought his election heard him to the
end.
When Senator Root finished, amid
long continued applause pursuant to
an agreement between leaders Of the
factions, tn whole business Of appoint.
ing committees and other proceedings
naturally belonging to Tuesdays work
went over until Wednesday.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
On Permanent ORGANIZATION.

Chicago.-Southern states members
of the committee on permanent organ
ization of the national convention, who
were announced, included: Florida,
M. P. Wegott; Georgia, Roscoe Pick
EFT; North Carolina, Moses N. Har-
shaw; Virginia, j.. L. Crupper.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Excitement at Roosevelt Headquarters

Chicago.-There was plenty of ex-
quarters, but at the Roosevelt camp
the Lubbub sometimes was d%efening.
Contesting delegates who had no tick
cts to the floor of the convention were
b~esieging for tickets, but could find
none. Many angrily protested, and
scores of them, accompanied by Roose-
welt champions, planned to march to
the convention hall to make a demon
stration in the streets.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

A Pittsburgh woman has a dog
which swallowed lately a h~alf-dollar
and later on, probably stimulated by
this taste Of wealth, swallowed a $500
diamond ring. AS the owner of this
dog Of luxurious diet is not on the
stage, it seems a great waste Of bust
ness possibilities.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Taft's Secretary Turns Up Smiling.

Chicago.-Charles D. Hilles, the
presidents secretary, made his ap-
pearance on the convention platform
early. His c~ountenance failed to
show anxiety. Members Of the repub-
lican national committee made their
appearance. one by one. Former Gov
ernor Franklin Murphy, Of New Jer-
sey, was one of the first. Then came
Charles F. BROKER, of Connecticut,
and G. w. Estabrook, Of New Hamp-
shire. A significant arrangement Wa
he cutting off Of the access to tt
,..;tsc",u from the floor CT the hall.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

1t is a wise man who urges his
friends to nov into the suburbs: for
then he may visit them and enjoy all
the pleasures and delights Of suburban
life without any expense other than
car fare.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

A lady of title in England is going
to quit hat country and 1--we in the
United States, because, as she frank.
ly admits, she likes American men.
But as she is a wealthy widow, there
need be no fears because this declara-
ton Is made in leap year.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Some Chicago bachelors would like
to adopt sons, but object to wives. This
shows to what depth Of desperation
the prevailing styles Of feminine garb
will drive particular men.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Taft Men Win Three More Victories.
~-----x-- TJ.n TL~1o Toff u{n-

] dTI WITT VII FN"SS
Convention Hall.-Three Taft VIC
tories were won Friday. The conven-
ton tabled a new resolution by Cover
nor Hadley to prohibit contested del
egates from voting, it voted down the
minority report of the credentials COM
mittee favoring the Roosevelt dele
gates in the ninth Alabama case and
voted by @ large majority to accept
the majority report favoring the Taft
delegates. The Taft votes increased
at each roll call. The Roosevelt
force met their third defeat in the
convention by a vote Of $50 to 499.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
predicts Two Conventions,

Chicago.-Congressman Murdoch, of
Kansas, a progressive leader, predict
ed there would be two conventions.
He would not go into details.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

The French count who thinks that
American husbands owe all their
troubles to the fact that they do not
make their wives obey them has
sailed for sunny France. He was dis
Greet enough to give no practical ex-
ample Of his words.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Chicago, Ill.-"We have them whip
ped" said Senator Dixon, manager Of
the Roosevelt campaign, after the con.
Vention had elected Senator Root tenn
porary chairman. 1.-THE vote proves
it. 1t demonstrated beyond doubt the
impossibility of Taft's nomination."
The Senator did not appear at all
disappointed. He rushed around the
Roosevelt headquarters from caucus
room to caucus room, insisting that
events of the next few important days
would tell a different story.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Cornell scientists put radium, wire
less, the telephone and antitoxins
among the seven modern wonders Of
the world. But why overlook the
k~itchenette?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Two brothers have been brought to-
gether, after many years Of separation,
by means of a tattoo mark-which is
the only excuse for tattooing.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Stuffed humming birds are now up
against potted English sparrows.. EV-
erybody is invited to eat sparrows,
the more the better.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

One Of the beauties Of the sleeping
porch at this time Of the year Is that
one can enjoy a.shower bath without
arising from ones couch.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

England planted its first settlement
in this country 3O5 years ago. but to-
day American millionaires are making
settlements on the English.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

With baseball and presidential cam
paigns going on simultaneously, con-
gress Is one of the dullest institutions
on this Justly celebrated earth.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

News Of an elopement Of a young
school girl in Atlantic City corrooo-
rates the report that marriage g still
prevalent.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Washington is a city Of magnificent
distances. Also it Is magnihcentlS
distant for many an aspiring states
man
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Now It Is a German aviator to be
killed. At the present rate there Is
no danger Of accommodating a surplus
population Of airmen.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

A m in Philadelphia was lately
convicted of being a common scold.
But why single out a single poor
woman?
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

A machine has been perfected by
which the three dollar Investor draws
out five dollars. It's a fine machine,
but the inventor has been arrested.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

The meanest husband has been dis
covered in New York. He wanted his
wife's alimony cut down because she
had gone to work.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Maybe the iceman will come down
from his lofty perch when he hears
that a machine has been invented for
making ice in the home.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

A rich California girl has just brok-
en- her engagement with a European
nobleman. This is infinitely better
than %repenting at leisure.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

A Philadelphia man has gone to
Brazil to take moving pictures Of the
boa constructor. Imagine asking a boa
constructor to look pleasant!
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

An eastern housewife has discov-
cred a way to make jam out Of spin
ach. Perhaps she'll make shredded
wheat out Of sideburns next.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Tarring and feathering anarchists
is not the best way to demonstrate
that all the fools and misguided peo-
pie are anarchists.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Boston is to try using a "jointed
snake" a on it's crooked streets,
showing that the Hubs versatility is
equa- to it's classic picturesqueness.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

New York now has a special force OF
policemen to guard shoppers. but even
that w! not prevent bargain counter
rushes.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

Still, before frying an egg by wire
less it Is of course necessary to eaten
the egg.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

The steering porch is located first
nowadays and then a house Is built
around it.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

The political bosses are farlnS
worse this year than ever the UNI
pires.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

New York has a society burglar,
which shows how easy it is to break
into society.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

The unsuitable boat and the aero
plane that will not fall are still to De
achieved.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

II every day were Sunday, think ol
all the money there would be in base
ball
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26
Cheer up once more. Soon will come
the freckle harvest

The fool who rocks the boat kills
more than the icebergs do.
The Abbeville press and banner. [volume] (Abbeville, S.C.) 1869-1924, 1912-06-26

What's the proper Scotch word for
the blowing up of a golf ball?
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
To Organize Degree Team.

Preparations have been made by the
members Of Division No. Ancient Or
der Of Hibernians for the organization
of q degree team, which will be the
FIRST in Northern Michigan.
Heretofore the copper country lodges
have initiated THEN candidates accord
to the simplest form of ritualistic re-
outside TO Detroit or some other part
OF the state for one of the crack de-
gree teams to assist them.
Now however it is planned TO use
the most elaborate ritualistic cere-
mony in the initiation of new randi-
dates, and ii the efforts of the mem
bers meet with success. it is believed
the work will become much more BEAU
tiful ana popular. Fifteen men are
required for a team and more than
that number are already at work. No
difficulty is anticipated i'll securing
a team which win do credit to the on
der In the. copper country.
IL is probable that the members will
make their first appearance at the
big initiatory ceremony planned for
the latter part of next month. at which
a large class of candidates secured in
the membership contest now in pro-
Tess. will be initiated.
When the Division No. team Is full
~ organized, II is expected il will be
in big demand for ceremonial sessions
throughout the upper peninsula, there
being no other team north of the
Straits. For this reason. the candl-
dates are working doubly hard TO Sc
cure a strong team.
Dance by Ladies Auxiliary.
The Calumet and Hecla orchestra
has prepared n splendid program for
the dancing party to be given by the
Ladies Auxiliary of Court ST. Geogre az
the Laurium bank hall on Friday even
ing, April 10. Elaborate preparations
are being made for the event and it
Is expected it viii be very successful
one. Following is the program:
Waltz-"All Aboard.
Beautiful Doll"
Waltz Ciribiribin"
Extra.-"Has Anybody here Seen Kel-
ly?" Tag Two-step
'rwo-step -"Alexanders RaStimc
Band"
Waltz--"Waves Of the Danube
Two step-"Oceana ROLL
Extra-kye Waltz.
Intermission.
Extra-"Who were You with To-
night?" Tag Two step.
Waltz-"Daisies Won't Tell"
Two DISQUALIFICATION Rag."
Waltz-"Dreams of Heaven" Moon
light.
Extra-"Hula Hula Love"
Two-step-"Put your Arms Around
Me-.
Waltz You'll Do the Same Thing
over.
Waits Home Sweet Home"
Elks Install Tonight.
The newly elected officers OF the |
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03

ing methods of the young man. These
officers take charge Of the sanSs. The
son has recovered all of ,he notes
that are an evidence of guils ard al
the bank officers are relieved OF guilt
but one. BY a deal OF the carda IL Is
decided who shall be the scapegoat
The old president draws the fatal card
but the son makes IL n misdcal ard
takes his fathers place Then looms
up his bittercst enemy as the prusecu-
tor for the Federal Government Tho
wife of the lawyer then enters ihc
story with a written confession rom
one Of the bank directors who has lcIt
the notes at the prosecutors homo.
having been frightened into betrayii.g
his associates tor immunity. she is
put through a scene az cross examine
ton by her lawyer husband who an
Justly accuses her of indiscreucns.
That settles her determination to save
the compromised bank manipulation ana
reconstruct rer own matrimonial edi-
hce.
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
"THE GAMBLERS" COMING.
Great Drama BY Charles Klein VIII
30 Here on April 81.

Charles Klein's gmpring drama
THE Gamblers" will be the attraction
at the Calumet theater on Thursday,
April IL. being presented by The Au-
'hors' Producing company, of which
tohn Cort is president. The play was
conceded the most successful. among
the serious dramas produced in New
\ DIRK last season. 1t remained at Max
inc Elliott's Theater for over 200 con-
secptive performances.
Wau Street is the locale for Mr..
Kleln's story and tho instinct for
gambling Is his theme. John Emerson.
a financie, of the old school. is content
to count his profits by thousands He
has son who has the greed spirit
in a highly developed state. The sons
ambition finally Involves his father and
partners in n clash with Washington.
Federal authorities having been sent
out to put a stop TO the money max
The Calumet news. [volume] (Calumet, Mich.) 1907-1938, 1912-04-03
NEWS OF ERATERNAL
1V the - SOCIETIES

Plans for the concert and social hop
under the auspices CT the Copper Coun-
try odd Fellows association. at the
Light Guard armory on April Goth.
marking the ninety second anniversary
OF the order, are progressing nicely
and it il expected the gathering will
prove one OF the biggest and best OF
the season. The special train over the
Copper Range, starting from Paincs-
dale and South Range carly in the
evening and picking up the delegations
from Houghton Hancock and Lake
Linden en- route, will arrive in Calu
met about 8:l5. The concert will be-
gin soon after, and as some OF the
best talent In the copper country has
consented to assist, IL is expected this
feature alone will be well worth hear
ing
The Calumet and Hecla orchestra OF
twelve pieces. which has been secured
TO furnish music. is preparing very
excellent program. The party will be
an informal affair and no programs
will be used. feature which is GER
tain To appeal TO the older folks as
well as 10 the younger. us il will give
them an opportunity To join in Ian
GERS. quadrilles and other old time
dances again. The refreshments COM
mittee is making special efforts to ar
range an attractive repast
The armory will be attractively dec
uoratcd. the Old Follows colors being
extensively used. and a stage will he
erected for the concert program. The
Houghton and South Range will not
leave until 1 o'clock. giving everyone
n chance to enjoy the whole evenings
program.