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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
RoseWater Nominates Root For
Temporary Chairman---McGove
Of Wisconsin, Also Named.
LATTER IS 7. RS CHOICE

Chicago, ILL.,, June 1S.-FIrst blood
was won for President Taft late this
afternoon when senator EIihu Root
of New York was elected temporary
chairman of the republican national
convention over Governor McGovern
of Wisconsin, supporter of La Toilette
who had the backing of the Roose-
welt forces.
The detailed voting down to and in
cluding Oregon is given below. The
final result of the contest was flashed
from Chicago at 4 O'Clock, local time.
Chicago, June 1S.-A sharp debate
precipitated by the motion of Gov
ernor Hadley, of Missouri. that the
list of delegates prepared by the ma
tional committee known as the tenn
porary roll be amended by substitut-
ing another list of delegates, and that
list No. be known as list of tenn
porary delegates of the convention.
James Watson of Indiana. asserted
that Hadley's motion was out of or
der. Hadley declared that it should
not be in the power of 27 men to say
who shall be the majority of the con-
vention. Hadley said the roll pre-
pared by the national committee must
be purged or admission must be made
that responsible men were wanted.
In his argument, Hadley said:
Il question If the national commit
tee has the absolute power to control
the list of delegates. They have af-
Tod
a political oligarchy with powers to
make candidates and to make and
pass laws. If it is in the power of 27
men to say what shall be considered
a majority of a convention, then we
have ceased to have representative
government in our party"
This declaration was loudly cheer
ed.
1--WE know but one government in
this country and that is government
by political parties and if control OF
the parties can be maintained by those
who make up the temporary roll then
we have a political oligarchy.
1t is the question now whether the
delegates shall or shall not pass upon
their own qualifications when their
right to sit is protected.
Similar in 1884.
"a similar situation arose in 1854,
and the convention then decided that
the committee was the servant and
not the master of the republican par
ty or the convention. This question
must, in its final analysis. be decid-
ed either that the committee has
power not subject to change later or
that the convention may later change
it"
Hadley, when he informed the au-
thorities in support of his contention
that he was in order, said: But this
is pore a question of principle than
Continued on Page 50
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18

Chicago, June 1S.-The convention
doors were opened at 1915 a. M. The
convention was called to order at 10
a. m. by Victor Rosewater, chairman
of the national committee.
When the Coliseum opened the
plain clothes men were distributed
through the crowds of curiosity seek
ers who had flocked to the scene,
hopeful that the Roosevelt forces
would make good their threat and
storm the entrance, thus making a
way for all without tickets. Nothing
had been overlooked, and nothing left
undone to preserve order, and in ad-
dition to the police on the scene, re-
serve squads were held in readiness
near the Coliseum with auto patrol
wagons ready ready to rush to any
spot where they might be needed.
California Banner Ousted.
As seats filled up on the floor the
congestion became so great that the
police had to shove many delegates
out OF the aisles.
The California delegation entered
with a big banner, Let the people
rule. California for Roosevelt 10
000" AS soon as Sergeant-at-Arms
Stone saw the banner he demanded
of Captain of Police Healy that he
take the banners out and permit no
more In the building. Healy said he
did not think he had authority. The
delegate who carried the banner then
folded 1t up. When the hall finally
filled up Rosewater pounded away
with his gavel but the delegates made
so much noise that he could not be
heard. Policemen were then station
ed along the aisles to keep them
clear and restored order. Rev. Fa-
ther Callagahan Of Chicago. was en-
Enthusiastically cheered as he pro-
nounced a brief invocation.
Georgians First on Scene.
The first state delegation to arrive
was that of Georgia. At 1O:45 a
squad of so policemen filed into the
hall and took places in the rear OF
the platform so that they commanded
all sides. Plain clothes officers were
also scattered throughout the gal
leries.
1HeN were lOllONSu SiOStiy Wy NiS
representatives from Mississippi, New
Hampshire, Ohio, Illinois delegations.
The early arrival of the regular dele
gates was, accounted for by the belief
that they were afraid their places on
the floor might be usurped.
Senator Penrose, when he walked
down to the platform to take his
seat. was greeted with jeers by the
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
TAFT MEN REFUSE DEMAND FOR $40 VOTES
ON TEMPORARY ORGANIZATION QUESTIONS

tered about the Coliseum. With them
We're 400 special deputy sheriffs.
In turning down the Roosevelt
proposition as to voting on temporary
organization, the Taft men contended
that it would be impossible to obtain
harmony and an affirmative vote from
$40 delegates. They asserted that the
Roosevelt men were trying to delay
the convention. When the Taft
voters turned down the proposition
the Roosevelt men sent a protest to
President Taft, demanding that he
interfere and compel his representa-
tives on the ground to accept the
Roosevelt proposition. The Taft lead
ers insisted that it was not matter
for the president to interfere in.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18

Chicago, June 1S.-When the re-
publican national convention opened
at noon today, the Taft men had flatly
refused the demand of the Roosevelt
forces that they agree to proposition
that no vote on temporary organiza-
tion be valid unless they received an
affirmative vote from $40 delegates,
a majority whose right to seats would
be unquestioned. The Roosevelt men
declared the proposition was made in
the interest of harmony and also be-
cause it was desired that the pro-
ceedings of the convention be such as
would reunite the party. The Taft
men declared that the proposition
would mean simply deadlock. Great
lines of uniformed police were scat
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
ROOSEVELT MEN FINALLY DECIDE TO HAVE
NO SCRAP AND LET ROSEWATER GO AHEAD

A final roundup of Roosevelt chief
final round up of the Roosevelt chief
tains was held in Senator DiXon's
room at o'clock, 1t was said by
those who participated that they were
entirely satisfied with the situation.
The plans of the leaders were mod
flied so that all suggestions of ply
sicial force to obtain control of the
convention were abandoned. At the
the fight entirely along parliamentary
lines. \ number or those who par
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18

ticipated in the conference insisted
that even though they might not
have control over the committees they
would still be able to nominate.
Roosevelt if they could get inside the
convention hall. The Taft managers
also conferred and it was agreed that
Chairman Rosewater would go right
through with the reading OF the tenn
porary delegates roll prepared by the
national committee, and that he
would decline to accept any prelimi-
nary reports or suggestions from the
Roosevelt men.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
.HADLEY STARTS BALL ROLLING
BYSCOR|NG NATIONAL COMMITTEE
TWO DELEGATES FIGHT
OVER HOLDING A SEAT.

Chicago, ILL.,. June 1S.-Two
Pennsylvania and New York
delegates got into a fight over
seat and the Pennsylvanian. fl
nally appealed to the police and I
to a deputy sergeant at arms to 4
get his seat. The New York 4
man vacated the seat and peace I
was restored.
Little attention was paid to I
Hayward as he read the call I
and it is doubtful If a dozen 4
delegates heard him.
While Flynn and another Roos- I
evelt leader were straining at 4
the leash. ready for the signal, I
Barnes and his lieutenants sat 4
solidly in their seats, the New 4
York boss wearing a cynical. 4
sneering frown.
. u u a a u a n u u n A
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
In Follette's Scheme i'm Vain

While the police were clearing the
aisles after Rosewater attempted to
make himself heard to tell the flash
light picture was to be taken, La
Follette's delegates slipped in with
an old fashioned box affair on four
sides of which were legends boosting
Battle Bob" Deputies Immediately
rushed the affair outside the doorway.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
Pressmen Meet Today.

Rogersville, Tenn, June 1S.-Who
will be newspapers clerk is one Of
the most important questions to
come before the convention of inter
national pressmen and apprentice
union which is in session at Bale
Springs, near here today. Two hun
dred and fifty delegates from all
parts of the country are attending.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
EuHU ROOT, Of NEW YORK, ELECTED TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
CONVENTION CALLED TO ORDER
BY ROSEWATER AT 1920 A. N.
>>>>~%>A>~~>~>>>,
BORAH DENIES HE is
TO TAKE TEMPORARY CHAI

Chicago, June 1S.-The Roos-
evelt people have decided on
Governor McGovern of Wis
cOnsln, instead or senator Bo-
rah of Idaho, as candidate for
temporary chairman. according
, to statements made by Borah to
newspapermen.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
TAFT AND KNOX IN
GRANDSTAND, YOU BET

Washington, June 1S.-President
Taft and Secretary of state Knox
planned to attend the ball game be-
tween Washington & Philadelphia,
the American league teams today al
though events at Chicago may de-
mand Tafts presence while the house
is in direct touch with his lietenants
at the convention
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
j. C. C. ASKS The
RAILROADS QUESTIONS

Washington, June 1S.-The inter-
state commerce commission today or
dered a general inquiry into the rates
practices and the rules governing the
transportation of anthracite coal by
the railroads. The purposes of the
inquiry are to ascertain whether coal
is mined under authority of the COM
mon carriers engaged in transporting
it
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
CALIFORNIA BALKS
ON TAFT DELEGATES

California served notice through
Governor johnson that it will not be
bound by any election in which the
Taft delegates, seated from the fourth
California district participate.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
Couldn't Keep Away.

Washington, June 1S.-When the
fight was hottest at Chicago this af-
ternoon President Taft went to the ball
game.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
Archibald Case Thursday.

ArCHDHIU CNst IHUTSUHy.
Washington, June 1S.-The house
judiciary committee decided to vote
on the Archibald impeachment case
on Thursday.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18
Plenty Of Police, Detectives and
Huryup Wagons Ready for Any
Possible Trouble.
GEORGIA FIRST INSIDE

Penrose of Pennsylvania, Jeered by
His own Delegation as He Takes
His Stockholders on Both Sides
Get Busy.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18

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East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-06-18

Continued on Page 81
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17

The funeral services of Fred Lam
caster who died suddenly in Abb
Iene were held yesterday afternoon
at the home on West Eighth street.
Rev. Culpepper had charge Of the
services. He spoke with feeling of
the loss OF Mr.. Lancaster as son,
brother and friend. The home was
filled with many friends and rela-
,tives. He leaves to mourn his
death a father. mother, three sisters
and four brothers, all being present
at the funeral services with the ex-
ception of one sister who resides
in Springfield and who was unable
to come. Interment was made In
Highland cemetery.-Junction City
Union.
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Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
For COUNTY ASSESSOR.

Tha office Of county assessor is
one that can be made 70 do . great
deal Oh good or It can be easily neg
Iected. The Republicans have NOM
mated man for the place whose
,eea is to work at the Job and make
II count for the good Of the tax pay
ess. lfF v. Close. On old soldier.
WITH llJhg residence IN the county
and experience both in town ana
country. Is excellently fitted for the
position. He has made q success
Of his own affairs and has won the
confidence Of his peighbors. ne
viii give the office the attention
that will make It helpful in every
respect and enable the taxpayer 70
get a square deal in every parf OF
ne work. That is the Offices in
tention and Frank Close will see
that there IS accurate and careful
attention to every detail.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
EoR COUNTY SURVEYOR.

The county commissioners never
did better job than when they ap-
pointed Karl Riddle as county SUR
veyor. The record made BY the
Riddle boys. al they are familiariy
known, has been one that ought 70
make their parents mighty proud.
one Is city engineer Of Abilene, the
other county surveyor and both are
workers and hustlers. They nave
received commentator from every
outside contractor. who has come
here, for their accurate work ana
their strict attention to their posi-
tions. Mr.. Riddle viii be surveyor
on whom the county can depend ana
his reelection will be unanimous.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
ANOTHER TURN IN FLAoK CASE


"
The Flack case took another turn
yesterday when his attorney, G. 8,
Crawford. appeared before the state
supreme court and asked for q writ
or habeas corpus. The court ords
cred the release OF Fiack upon .
bond of $4,000 to be given to the
supreme court.
FIack was charged with forgery
in the district court and his bond
was fixed at $4,000 He put up tpe
bond. Then eleven additional counts
we're brought against him and the
district Judge fixed hJ bond at
$1,000 on each count, making six
teen / ousand in all. He applied to
the sup eme court for writ OF ha-
kdas corpus. He will not be re-
diIred to put MP the $1,000 bond
On the eleven separate counts, but
must put up a bond OF $4,000 with
the supreme court.
Mr.. Crawford said that he would
be able to put up the bond and that
Mr.. Flack would be released soon.
II was understood soon after the
eleven new CHARGES were filed that
Flack would be able to put up the
St1!OOO bond required for temper
airy liberty but the bond slipped q
cog some place and FIack has been
IN jail since that time.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
RoR coUNTY CoRONER.

The Republicans nominated TOT
county coroner. Otto A. heKillip.
Ne Il 1 clean young man Of ability
ana standing. while this position
is ordinarily not one that calls for
much attention there are times when
the coroner becomes q very import
ant person for his duties are con
6ected with some big events, Af.
MsKinIp can IN this position With
credit and should Ae elected.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
FOR HIGH SCHOOL TRUSTEES.

Il Is unnecessary to do more than
call attention to the three members
Of the county high school board VINO
have been renominated BY the Re-
publicans; Clement Bell F. W. Karl
and Clarence Taylor. They repre-
sent three sections OF the county
and all are men Iof exceptional
equipment and ability to look after
the educational affairs Of the coun-
" high school. All have been on
the board and have made records
that speak Of progress and advance
ment in everything that goes 70
build up an institution. No salary
worth mentioning is contested with
this position. 1t Is one Of honor
and those Who hold II DO 90 for
their interest in the schools affairs
rather than in any advancement for
themselves. These men have served
the county 30 aeceptably that their
reelection SHOULD be . matter Of
general acceptance.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
COUNTY CANDIDATE DE-
SERVING or suPP0RT
(contInued from Page I'D

county's RESPECTED and buainessiike
young farmers ana has . reputation
for fairness and good sense which
win make him tip top county COM
missioner II he is elected, The 20
pubIscahs have b mighty fine can
d,oata n mr. scEhenrx nnd irey.
win FIND that the Third district win
be looked after with great faithful
ness with him on the board.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
Al HEAD OF STOCK
10 HORSES AND MULES

/ pure bred draft stallion s years
old, Major Dennis No. 6964O, re-
corded in p. s. A. For pedigree see
owner. Weight about 1900 pounds.
Also my Jack known az Hobson.
One Pure Bred stallion known as
william Madison No. S4505. For
pedigree and state cert sicate see
owner. One bay mare mule s years
old. weight 100 lbs; two black
mare mules smooth mouth; | bay
mare years old, weight 1900, in
foal to my draft horse; one bay
horse 10 years old, weight 100
lbs; one bay yearling mare; one
dark gray weanling colt.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
FoR REGIsTER on DEEDS.

FOR REGISTER OF DEEDS.
Mrs. B. G. Anderson who has
served one term as register Of deeds
came into. office with full equip
ment for conducting that position
with credit. She had had much
experience and she has carried on
the affairs OF the office with great
care and accuracy and deserves 2
reelection. She was renominated
without opposition and her election
Will follow as a matter OF course:
she has been accommodating and
prompt and has made first-class
official and her election is already
assured, and the county will have
two years more Of well conducted
work in that office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
FREE LUNCH AT NOON.
Bring your TN cups.

TERMs-All suma Of $40 and nm
der cash. All sums over $40 3
months time vim be given with APP
nfnved security 81 per cent inter-
81 from date 81 sale until paid.
6R TAYLOR Owner
Ex 066naaT wit
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
FOR COUNTY OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

When w. o. Steen was nominated
for Superintendent Of Public ln-
,struction two years ago we pre-
dicted that he would make one OF
the best superintendehts this county
ever knew. He has made good IN
every particular. The office has
been conducted.in manner that IS
a model for the countys educational
system, Professor steen is q nat
ural born worker and has, the good
of the, schools of the county at heart
every day OF the year. He has done
many things that are particularly
in the interest Of the country schools
and is raising their standard stead
lily, He is the kind Of a superin-
tendent that Dickinson county thor
oughly appreciates and this is evil
denceds by the fact that he has no
opposition worth mentioning for re
election.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
HOGS

One red SOW with eight pigs; 8
shcats weight $50 pounds; 2 sows
and 12 pigs.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
RARNf IMPROVEMENTS.

One Deering IT. binder in good
running order; Mccormick corn
binder; one 10-disc Superior grain
driII: riding cultivators; walk
ing cuItiyator; hummer 1e-lnch
uuIky plow: Case 1e-inch sulky
pow; gang disc pillow; Ideal
triple sweep grinder; Deering
mowers; Deering rake; Deer
ing wheel goodwill lister; 2
row corn planter; 1Shorse corn
planter; 2-section harrow, 3
section harrow: / pair disc furrcw
openers; 1l-disc harrow with
arucks: ! wagon; / carriage; 3 sets
81 harness: one 10-bayrsa water
annk; some water plpesi one extra
wagon box; 40 shocks Of corn and
solder. other thinga too numerous
60 mention.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
CATTLE

One dark red mich COW giving
some milk one red heifer yearling
calf.
one sharples Cream Separator
No 3.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
Public Sale

will sell at my farm 81 miles
southeast of Chapman, IL miles
southwest of Junction City on
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1912-10-17
IhuIs!d8Y. Oct. "a

commencing at 10 o'clock a. m, the
following property, to-wit:
Imperial Valley press., 1912-07-26
TO CAMP ON TRAIL

SEAGIRT, n. j., July 26.-Plans for
the Wilson campaign for the presi-
dency are slowly crystalizing. It was
learned here today that the Wilson
managers intend first to take care Of
Colonel Roosevelt because they regard
him as their most dangerous adver-
sary William J. Bryan is to be used
to Offset Mr.. Roosevelt. The plan is
to have Mr.. Bryan follow the bulf
moose closely as possible through the
country and to meet his arguments
with oratory and facts. It is intended
that Bryan shall keep as close to
Roosevelt as possible, following him
day after into every city he visits
and talking wherever possible to prac-
tically the same audiences.
Imperial Valley press., 1912-07-26
ACCUSATIONS INVOLVE
POLICE COMMISSIONER
OF NEW YORK CITY

lBY UNITED PRESS ASSOCIATIONS
NEW YORK, July 26.-The fiat
declaration that on the shoulders Of
New Yorks millionaire police commits
sioner, Rhinelander Waldo, rests the
responsibility for gambling conditions
which eliminated in the gang murder
of Herman Rosenthal, was made today
by District Attorney Whitman
Whitman declared that Police Lieu
tenant Gostigan before the grand jury
declared that no gambling houses
could remain open in New York unless
q heavy tribute was paid to the DO.
lice; that the sole authority in gambl-
ing rested with Commissioner Waldo,
and that Waldo alone knew what re-
sorts were to be raided
Imperial Valley press., 1912-07-26

ally existing: One man owned so
acres: he bought and had located 40
shares on 30 acres; today he has
about 60 acres in alfalfa and Is
shares of stock. the other % shares
having been sold TO pay his assess
ments levied for maintenance. How
much has that man contributed for
maintenance during the past five or
six years. | say absolutely nothing.
Yet he has had the same use and ad-
vantage for five years OF our canal
system as did the man who had so
shares on his so acres and only
farmed 40 acres, and contributed each
year his Sl60 for maintaining the
canals that conveyed the water to the
other mans land.
Another instance: One man has
800 acres, he has 107 shares of stock
located upon that exact number of
acres, the 107 acres forming an uu-
broken part OF the $50. Last season he
i"l hltu a pai ICY Slop O-iy, hc pau
for 400 acre feet of water If main
tenance had been collected by tolls he
would have paid for the past six
months s240 He has actually paid
S1O7.
Another man has 800 acres. 1t was
few years ago fully water stocked:
he is farming it all His stock is
pledged, presumably for money bor-
rowed. He has allowed 142 shares to
be sold for assessments; he is still
farming his $50 acres. Who has been
the loser by the company selling 142
shares of his pledged stock for main
tenance? 1t would make this article
too long to multiply facts Ike these
AS you well said in your article,
there are facts in this Office that must
control the action of the directors,
that are neither known or understood
by those who have not given the mat
ter thought. ! deeply appreciate the
aid the Press has given me as pres-
Gent OF No. to reach our stockhold-
ers, and l have no fault tc find with
criticism. Personally. ! invite it as
the only way TO get at the facts. | will
be pleased 10 meet our stockholders to
discuss the questions involved.
If all No. ! stockholders will be-
come subscribers IN the Dracc or any
other good paper in the valley, I will
undertake to furnish them a weekly
letter. giving in detail the hopes and
desires Of the directors il the way
OF cheapening and betterine water de-
liveries as well Of operations We are
facing some big future questions as
well as some big mistakes OF the past.
2. P. WILLARD.