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Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
SEE BLOW AT MERIT LAW
Clerks and Carriers are Opposed to
Bill in Congress to Name Mail
men for Five-Year Term.

Green Bay.-EdWard Johnston,
Green Bay, secretary of the Wiscon-
sin Association of Letter Carriers,
announced before departing for Mari
nette to attend the joint convention
of that organization and Wisconsin
postofice clerks that protest will
be lodged against the bill before con-
gress to appoint postmen and clerks
for five-year term, thus eliminating
the civil service features.
The postmen and clerks, he says,
consider such measure will put the
service back into politics.
The bill has passed the house, but
is being held up in the senatet Sec
rotary Johnston understands, and Ell
forts to knock it out completely VIII
be made by the Wisconsin associa-
ton, which will urge other state bod
les to work against the bill.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
UTILITY OF EXPERIENCE.

Because a man disapproyes OF new
ways of doing things. is no reason
why he should be accounted a back
number" In many ways the methods
to which he has been accustomed all
his life, and which were instilled into
him from boyhood, are the foundation
stones upon which the newer methods
are built Their basic principle is the
same but whereas in former days they
were intended to meet only specific
conditions. in these later days it is
found necessary to develop them suf-
ficiently to cover possibilities which
were undreamed of generation or so
ago. Experience undoubtedly is the
best teacher, and fortunate indeed is
he who can turn the lessons OF the
past to good account in the solution
of present-day problems. To do this,
however. he must possess. besides the
advantage his experience brings. stuff
cient insight and sufficient foresight
to absorb something of the newer and
more "up-to-date" ideas. Otherwise
he will find himself crowded out and
denounced as back number" Com
mon sense should teach him that con-
ditions are constantly arising which
were lever taken into consideration
before, for the reason that they never
existed, and common sense should
also teach him that the methods for
merly in use cannot always be de-
pended upon to reach these conditions.
1t is absolutely necessary for a man
to keep up his interest in the world of
affairs and to take part in the activi-
ties of life if he wishes to continue to
be a factor in their development.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

ventlon off its feet Wednesday
afternoon and, without having ut
tered a word, became the hero OF a
demonstration which will hold a per-
manent place among the spectacular
events in the 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
che 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.
1t was nearly an hour from the time
the demonstration started before the
tumult had sufficiently subsidized to
enable the convention to resume BUSH
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 In
which the Roosevelt delegates took no
part. At $3.50 he began the delivery
Of his speech. and continued until
seven o'clock
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

y 1t isn't very nice task to punish
pussy if you're fond of her, but there
are times when she must be chas-
tised. This is how to do it, according
to Louis Vain. the great authority on
the fascinating feline. In the first
place, don't actually strike the cat,
says the London Answers. A blow
merely numbs it. And when the spine,
which is the most sensitive part. is
struck-particu1arl If the cat is old
it is likely to spring at the striker.
When pussy does anything wrong,
brighten the wrongdoer by striking
stick on the ground. A cat is most
sensitive to sounds, and will connect
this new noise with what 1t has done.
1t feels more intensely than most ami
mails; hence its supposed savagery in
cases. Cats are highly electrical, and
1t is very good to have one perch on
ones shoulder or knees.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
PLATFORM IN BRIEF

Reatfirms party's principles.
Demands unTammeled and IN
dependent judiciary.
To continue constructive leg's-
lation.
Demands laws to safeguard
public health.
Promises workmen's compen-
sation laws.
Favors legislation to facilitate
court procedure.
Declares recall Of judges I'M
necessary, but favors legislation
to simplify removal of derelict
judges.
Declares against special priv
iege and monopoly, and favors
changes in antitrust laws.
Recommends federal trade
commission.
Reaffirms belief in protective
tariff and recommends reduction
of some of present duties.
Campaign contributions by cor
porations should be prohibited.
Conservation approved.
Favors parcels post.
Declares for adequate navy
and urges revival of merchant
marine.
Favors aid in Improvement OF
Mississippi river.
Asks more generous laws for
settlers.
Favors more liberal and sys-
tematic river and harbor inn
provements.
Safeguarding of life at sea.
Lauds Republican accomplish
ments and Republican rule un-
der Mckinley, Roosevelt and
Taft.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

According to the slang published as
used in noted woman's college, it is
not strange that its further use has
been prohibited by the college author
tiles. Some of the ordinary slang Of
the day is picturesque and probably
would be missed, but the habit OF
writing and speaking accurate Eng
fish, supposed to be one encouraged In
college training, is not helped by the
silly jargon which is held by silly col
lege boys and girls to be characters
tic and distinctive. For the good of
the language, 1t is to be hoped the
authorities will be successful in their
stand.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

wild cheers and the convention wound
UP amid scenes of great excitement
and confusion.
Quelled by Police.
Roosevelt delegates rioted for near
" a half hour in the Republican ma
tional convention as the temporary or
ganization controlled by the Taft ma
chine was made the permanent or
ganizaton Their riotous demonstra-
tions, 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 J. Allen, Kansas progressive,
read Colonel Roosevelt's two con-
demnatory statements of the day, clio
ting some by play and few cheers
from the floor.
Then Charles Warren Fairbanks be-
gan the reading Of the report OF the
resolutions, committee, the platform,
a Taft platform Argument at con-
siderable length on the platform fol-
lowed.
Wisconsin and North Dakota mem
bers 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 public questions
At $3.50 the platform waa declared
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
PARKER PRES|DES
OVER DEMOCRATS
New Yorker Elected Temporary
Chairman OF Convention.
DEFEATS BRYAN, 57S TO SOC
Wisconsin Delegation Stands Solid
for Nebraskan on Vote Parkers
Speech Attacks Roosevelt Call,
G. Q. p. Convention ''Brawh"

Baltimore, June 26,-At 12.3O
yesterday by all the clocks that adorD
the numerous spires C Baltimore
the twenty-frst national convention
of the Democratic party came to com.
parative order in response TO the
falling of the gayel of National
Chairman Norman E. Mack. AT $3.50
it had adjourned.
In the interval, William Jennings
Bryan had been nominated for TEN.
porary chairman by John w Kern,
had been defeated by Alton B. Par
ker, the national committees choice
for that Office, by a vote of SIS to
500, there had been three or four
minor clashes, a riot OF enthusiasm
and the delegates, who came with
fight in their systems, retired in per-
feet harmony and good feeling.
Defeat came to William Jennings
Bryan in the most important battle
in the history of his political career.
He staked his name and reputation
against that of Judge Alton B. Par
ker of New York, the latter backed
by the prestige of the great conserva-
tive leaders of New York, Illinois, In
diana and Georgia, and lost. Parker
was elected temporary chairman OF
the democratic convention.
Bryan will be Nebraska's member
will renew his fight there for plat
form that is really progressive.
One result of the fight was the
open break between the Clark forces
and Bryan. 1t was Clark pledged
votes that threw the balance of pow
er against the peerless leader" and
Bryan, in his speech, made it plain
that he considered the Parker vic
tory a reactionary one, and due to
the Clark forces entering into a
combination with the conservatives
in the hope that they would get votes
from New York for Clark.
The vote was 579 for Parker and
sos for Bryan-totals that slightly
disagreed with all unofficial figures
Senator Luke Lea of Tennessee, floor
the election unanimous. There was
a storm of nays from the floor and
the motion was never put.
Mack appointed Senators Stone of
Missouri, and Lea of Tennessee and
Delegate Hudspeth of New Jersey, a
committee to escort Judge Parker to
the stage. They performed their for
NAL function, amid volley of cheers
that increased to burst as Parker
appeared on the platform smiling
slightly, and made his keynote
speech.
The greater part of Judge Parkers
speech was devoted to an arraign-
ment of Roosevelt, whom he COM
pared to Diaz. The recent republi-
can convention he characterized as
''the most shameful brawl of our po-
litical history"
The Wisconsin delegates fgura-
lively went down with the ship"
when William j. Bryan was defeated
for the temporary Craftsmanship Of
the convention. Five or the Clark
men on the Wisconsin delegation, on
the informal poll, voted for Ollie
James of Kentucky, but when Robert
Kirkland, chairman of the delega-
ton, appealed to the Badgers to
stand as unit for Bryan, they raj
lied to the cause. When the vote
was announced all of Wisconsin's
twenty-six delegates were listed for
Bryan.
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For President.
WILLIAM H. TAFT.
For Vice-President.
JAMES S. SHERMAN.

Chicago, June 24.-These are the
standard bearers selected by the Re-
publican national convention to lead
the presidential campaign of 1912.
After five days and nights of the
bitterest fighting in the history OF
American politics, in which the great
est masters of political strategy in
the ranks Of the party were pitted
against each other and every trick
and maneuver known to the game
were resorted to in an endeavor to
wrest victory from their opponents,
1t all ended in the choice of the men
who led the party in the last ma
tional campaign and who are now oc-
cupying the highest offices in the land
as the choice Of majority of the
American people, to go before the
public as candidates for q second
term.
Taft's Name Presented.
President Taft's name was pre-
scented to the convention by Hardin
of Ohio, and the nomination was Sc
onded by John Wanamaker Of Phila-
delphia and Nicholas Murray Butler
OF New York
LaFollette was the only other can
didate presented to 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 in the convention.
The convention sat in comparative
quiet through the nominating
speeches. The vigorous efforts of en-
tkusiasts to start demonstrations for
their favorites met with only mod
crate success. The galleries were
shouted out and the delegates were
tired and wanted to get home. The
result was foregone.
Cheering Is Started.
When the roll call started with Ala
1ama and it threw it's strength to
Taft a burst of cheering started. It
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 I'M
uSE Tic dSSdultS VI lUG Roosevelt
forces. The Taft forces had all their
old strength and few band wagon
climbers made it even larger.
Pandemonium broke loose when the
result was announced. The galleries
rocked back an forth as if they
would swell over and engulf the dele
gates on the floor The band Vent
through the motions of playing. but
no one could he it. Finally It sub
sided and the thousands started to
crowd out of the building.
The calling the roll was filed
with exciting Incidents.
vice-PresIdent Next.
After the tumult that followed the
nomination Of Taft had worn itself
out. Chairman Root announced that
nominations for vice-president were
In order ]. v. Olcott of New York
was recognized and in short speech
presented the name OF James S. Sher-
man to succeed himself The nomin-
alton was seconded by representa-
tives from several states.
Boies Penrose' name was next pre-
scented by delegate from Pennsyl-
vania. but received no second, nor did
Penrose receive any votes.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
by Chairman Elihu Root. The

adopted by Chairman Elihu Root. The
vote stood:
Not voting .o43
Against .s........s... ..s.......s. 90
Absent .......-......... 10
For ..............- 300
The La Toilette platform had previ-
ously been tabled.
There was an outburst of cheering
when the total Roosevelt strength
was announced as 343, the number OF
delegates not voting, but a creates
outburst followed the announcement
of 666 votes yea The nays were SO,
and 16 We're absent.
No Nomination for Cumnnins.
Immediately Chairman Root an
nounced call1of 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 1t was discovered Iowa had
forgotten to nominate Cummins, and
Root ordered that the state be called
again. Silence greeted the second call,
for the Iowans had decided not to
nominate Cummins, but TO vote for
him.
Then Ohio was called again. and
Harding took the platform, gfseted by
scattered cheers, to nominate Taft.
Day of Battle.
Friday was 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-
tails was the cause of the sanguinary
conflict.
During the day four roll calls were
taken which furnished some little
CLEAN of hope for both sides. On one
ballot the Taft men polled the highest
vote yet recorded for them, Co.'s A
little later whatever significance
might have been attached to that vote
was somewhat discounted when the
Roosevelt adherents mustered
/, strength of 529, which was the high
mark so far for the colonels side.
The Roll Calls.
The roll calls were occasioned 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 a motion to table Governor Had
ley's resolution that contested dele
gates be not allowed to vote on the
reports. This carried by vote of $50
to 1910 not voting.
A motion made at once following, to
substitute the minority report seating
the Roosevelt men, as against the ma
jority's steam roller candidates was
lost by vote of 464 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 the 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
497
The fourth vote was on the Califor-
MIA case. This resulted 542 to $50,
the highest vote yet mustered by the
Roosevelt men
Governor Heroert S. Hadley OF
Missouri swept the Republican con-
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

Somebody has found that 25,344.O 900
bubbles can be produced from one
pound of soap. This fact having been
established, Niagara rapids having
been navigated in barrel, the Eng
fish channel having been crossed by
a swimmer and both the poles having
been reached, nothing Of Importance
seems to be left to be done
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

With regard to those widely adver.
tised rats, of which the meat-eating
one travelled 5000 miles further than
the vegetarian one. it may cause re-
action toward vegetarianism. For the
bipeds may recall the traditional wis
dom of the South American monkeys
who can talk but are too wise to do
1t lest the white men set them at
work.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

1t is said that women are to sup
plant men as wireless telegraph oper-
ators on the north Pacific steamers.
That ought to be more interesting to
them than even a party telephone
line.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
Three Saved from Drowning.

Neenah. Mrs; I. Bphan and two
daughters We're saved from drowning
by Ralph Smith and William Dehow
when their boat capsized in the river.
They were sinking when the Two
boys swan from shore.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

The average man can run ship
better than any navigator that sails
the seas and can manage ball team
better than the best in the business
Criticism is the lot of those in author
ity and generally it is as unwarranted
as 1t is illogical and absurd.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

The New York police have arrested
Themistocles Pheodosuphaloph for
lettering. They ought to let him so.
ANY man who can carry around a
name like that can not be blamed for
being weary.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

A postman walks about fourteen
miles day. and then lots OF people
who were expecting letters do not get
any.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

Thus ended convention that will
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
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28

Astronomers tell us that the Mar.
tian year lasts $50 days. When we
reflect on the size Of the average
Marian coal bill we are thankful to
be living on this little old earth.
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
TAFT and SHERMAN CHOSEN
BY REPUBLICAN CONVENTION
Greatest Battle in History Of American Politics Results in
Victory for President Wins on First Ballot with
S. Votes--Roosevet Men Refuse to Vote

Other candidates presented to the
convention in brief speeches were
Senator Borah, c. E. Merriam, Gil
lette, Senator Beveridge and Govern
or Hadley.
Sherman Is Winner.
The roll call was rushed through
with the greatest expedition, Sher-
man winning on the first ballot. The
Eagle River review. [volume] (Eagle River, Wis.) 1890-1927, 1912-06-28
WIN Build New Round House.

Green Bay.-The Northwestern
railroad will build a sixty-stall rouno,
house and machine shop in Green
Bay within a short time, accordiW
to announcement made.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-03

The baseball situation locally, al
though not yet cleared up, looks
much better today At mass meet
ing held in the assembly room OF
the court house yesterday, it was
decided to incorporate and place the
local club in the hands of a stock
company. A committee was appoint
ed and has been at work today dis
posing of the stock. 1t is planned
to, sell 100 shares Of stock at so
per share. If this amount of stock
can be disposed Of, there Will be
sufficient money in the hands OF the
treasurer to carry the team through
the season. If any surplus romans
at the end of the season, ii will be
prorated among the stockho iders.
A meeting of the stockholders Will
be held tonight at which time of1l-
GERS and directors will be elected.
A meeting of the league directors
will be held in Sherman tomorrow
night and the local committee Is
working hard today to get every
thing cleared up so as to make sat
isfactory showing to the league offl-
Cials
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-03
Very Comforting!

President of the Mint Julep Asso-
citation is arranging to bring suit
against Louisville concern for dis
turbing his peace on a hot summer
day by sending him this bit OF
"minstrelsy: Sluggish, tropical
weather invites physical and mental
ease; perfect peace and soul solace
Here is the recipe-its known as
the seductive 'julep. Dissolve half
a loaf of sugar with a little water in
thin glass. Fill with cracked ice.
Pour over this an ordinary drink or
fouteen-yearo Four Roses After
stirring. insert a bunch of fresh mint
sprigs, allowing the foliage to pro-
iect above the glass. Serve with
short straws. Let the ice melt till
you can wait no longer, then bury
your nose in the fragrance of the
mint.-Oklahoman.
II is evident that Louisville con-
Germ that sent this recipe TO the
president of your VI. J. \. Is itself
in need of a little instruction as 10
how the delectable compound should
be prepared. No julep is complete
without small jigger OF brandy and
a dash of rum in addition to its
chief basic ingredient. The sugar
should be placed on top OF the
cracked ice, and upon the ice should
be poured a small quantity of cool
spring water. What the Louisville
concern sends out is only recipe
for plain mint toddy.-Fort Smith
Times Record
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-03

have attained the force and eyinced
such elements of leadership in polit-
ical matters, as has the subject OF
this sketch, and should he go TO con-
gress, he would enter that body al
ready equipped for dealing effect
lively with most of the important
questions of the day.
Mr.. Branson's familiarity with
technical parliamentary procedure
his force as a ready debater and the
earnestness in every
thing that engages his attention,
gives him a power of personality
enjoyed by few men entering the
higher planes of political activity.
He has implicit faith in the people
believes they should rule in all mat
ters affecting their interest, and
the people believe in him.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1912-06-03
pRFERS ELECTRIC JUICE"
Paddy the Priests" Slayer to Pay
Penalty Today.

New York, June 3,-"Paddy 'le
Priest" famed as New York's model
saloon keeper, who vas killed by
John Mulraney, will be avenged
when the latter goes to the cleo
trio chair this week, probably today.
Il took gamblers onance and
lost was the way Mulraney greet
ed his sentence at the conclusion OF
his trial last April. Anyway he
added, Il would rather have the
juice put through me than be both
cred by keepers in Sing Sing for
twenty years
Paddy the Priest" was probably
the most loved liquor dealer in the
metropolis and his ceath caused
genuine grief to thousands. His gem
erosity was unbounded. on Satur-
day nights, when his patrons gave
indictions of spending all their
money. Paddy" would take it away
from them and send it to their wives.