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Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

tor In the Convention.
the negro question vieing for first
interest with Col. Theodore Roose.
velt's delivery of his confession OF
faith" to his followers in the progress
sive Cause.
Some of the delegates declared that
the elimination OF the Southern negro
from participation in the formation OF
the new party had become the para
mount issue OF the convention. East
ern negroes Joined with their brothers
from the South in d~enunciatlon OF GER
tain things that occurred at an all
night meeting of the credentials com
mittee, when the last OF the Southern
negro delegates was barred from the
floor Of the convention in a close vote.
Roosevelt Holds Reception.
When Col. Theodore, Roosevelt ap.
peared on the stage of the convention
in the afternoon to make his "confes-
sion Of faith" address, he faced one of
the greatest audiences ever gathered
in the big Coliseum building.
The demonstration OF delegates and
spectators hat greeted him lasted 81
minutes.
When Col. Roosevelt had left the
Coliseum the business OF the conven-
ton was resumed. The report OF the
credentials committee %unseating the
negro delegates from the South was
considered.
The report OF the committee on Gre
dentials was adopted without debate
and without a dissenting voice.
Without affecting permanent organi-
cation the %convcntio at 1855 O'Clock
adjourned until II o'clock In the
morning.
Third Days Session.
The only business transacted in the
morning was the perfecttng OF the per-
manent organization with all the TEN.
porary officers continued, including
Senator Beveridge al chairman, and
the approval OF the Progressive work
In New York by Chairman Hotchkiss.
The convention convened again at
1870 D. N.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
THE PROGRESS|VES
NAME THEIR TICKET
Col. Roosevelt and Gov. Johnson Sc
lected to Head New Party.
WERE NOTIFIED AND ACCEPTED
Both Candidates Pledged Themselves
to Stand Squarely on the Plat
form as Adopted by the
Convention.

Chicago, Aug. 9.-Singing Onward,
Christian Soldier" and the Battle
Hymn of the Republic the delegates
to the first national convention of the
Progressive party proclaimed TheO-
dore Roosevelt of New York as their
candidate for president and Gov. llir.
am w. Johnson of California as their
choice for vice-president.
Marking a new departure in the
proceedings Of national conventions,
the two candidates Immediately were
Informally notified of their nomina-
ton, and in the midst of dcafcning
cheers appeared before the delegates
to voice their acceptance and to pledge
their best efforts to the coming cam
paign.
The party formally christened itself
1.-THE Progressive Party" leaving out
the prefix national" by which it has
heretofore been known, but provision
was made for the recognition of real
progressives in any OF the states by
whatever name they should be locally
designated because Of state laws.
Debated Over Recess.
AS has always been tho case in ma
tlonal political conventions, the bulk
OF the work of the Progressive gath
ering was carried on in the commit
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
New Idea for preasmakers.

A New York mi has inaugural
ed a new departure. She sent word
to a number of dressmakers that she
had so many dresses to make, OF such
and such materials, and so many 9TH
ers to be altered, and named tho al
terations to BIO made and asked for
bids. Sho will probably accept the
lowest bid. and this seems to open up
a new field in dressmaking. II will
also develop n new variety OF shrewd-
ness on the part of successful dress
makers-the ability to figure on bids.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

Formally Of electing Senator Bev.
eridge temporary chairman was not
necessary, and amid renewed acclaim
he was escorted to a place on the
stage, decorated with a gold badge
and handed the convention gavel.
Senator Beveridge then delivered his
keynote speech. He spoke for more
than an hour and a half, expressing
some of the advanced ideas of govern.
ment adopted by the new party and
paving the way for the proposals to
be made to the convention by Col.
Roosevelt.
The standing committees were ap.
pointed ia the usual way and then be-
fore the first days proceedings we're
brought to a close, James X. Garfield
of Ohio moved the appointment OF a
committee Of Is to invite Col. Roose.
welt to appear before the convention.
New National Committee.
The new national committee Of the
Progressive party, which takes the
place of the provisional committee in
charge up to this time. was named by
the various state delegations.
Joseph Thompson. Alabama; J. +.
Cleveland, Arizona; II. X. Cochran,
Arkansas: Chester II. Rowell, Cali
f%ornia: b. B. Lindsey, Colorado: Jo-
scph w. Alzoh, Connecticut; Louis A.
Dreyter, Delaware; c. w. Mcclure,
Georgia: p. NJ. Smock, Idaho; Ru.
dolph G. Leeds, Indiana; John l..
stevens, Iowa; william Allen White.
Kansas; Leslie NJ. Combs, Kentucky;
Pearl Wight, Louisiana; Albert y.
Gardner. Maine; Matthew Hale, Mass.
~achusetts; f.. c. Darlington, Jr., Mary.
land; Henry NJ. Wallace, Michigan;
Milton ID. Purdy, Minnesota; William
II. Walker. Missouri; b. +. Fridge,
Mississippi; Joseph NJ. Dixon, Mon.
tana: Nathan Merriam, Nebraska; p.
l.. Flanagan, Nevada; William Savo.
cool, New Hampshire; John Franklin
Fort, New Jersey; Miguel A.. Otero.
New Mexico; J. N. Williamson, North
Carolina; A. Y. Moore, North Dakota;
THE SECOND DAY.
Chicago. Aug. S.-The second day OF
the Progressive national convention
opened with a well defined fight over
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
FOR SAFETY TO THE DRIVER
Mirrors Installed on Streets Of English
Towns Have Proved Of Material
Benefit.

Mirrors at street to provide
for the drivers Of vehicles a view Of
the cross streets have been installed
In at least two towns In England. In
Folkestone there Is an acute angle
street crossing where one corner 10
built up close to the curb. On this
corner II placed a 24x24 inch mirror
supported on gas pipe standards at
such an angle that drivers OF vehicles
coming toward the built.up corner
from either OF the two opposite streets
can see up the streets at right an.
giles to their path.
The engineer In charge states that
owing to the impossibility OF motor.
lists seeing any on-coming traffic sew
eral accidents and narrow escapes
have occurred at that point. Since
the mirror has been fixed he has not
heard of anything approaching an &C.
cident. The damp, mist, rain or frost
have no Ill effect on the mirror,
which is occasionally cleaned by a
passing lamplighter when cleaning his
lamps.
At Malmesburg, In Wiltshire, a mir
ror five by eight feet In size. support.
ed on standards 30 that Its top Is 10
feet above the street, occupies an an
gular position at the apex Of a closed
right.angle curve. The engineer In
charge says: THE mirror requires
scarcely any cleaning; only a wipe
over once in about three MONTHS
Engineering News.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

tees. The only scmblance of a conflict
OF opinion on the floor was a brief de-
bate as to whether an hours recess
should be taken. The point was not
material. but as n delegate cX,
pressed 1t, 1--WE just had to fight about
something to make 1t a regular Onven
ton"
There was sharp discussion. how.
ever, in several of the committee
meetings and no little difficulty in
agreeing upon the platform as finally
adopted. Col. Roosevelt worked with
the subcommittee in charge Of the
platform until late in the afternoon,
going over their work of the two pre-
vious days and nights, and vigorously
helping to mold the craft which at
last proved acceptable to him.
No Negro Plank.
The platform did not take up the
negro question. In that connection
one of the interesting ~scconding
speeches of the day was that of +. r..
Gleed Of New York, a negro. Gleed
declared that the negroes had faith
in the ley party; faith that it would
DO all in its power t.. right the wrongs
OF the race.
"We stand by the PLATFORM" he
said. 1--WE stand by Col. Roosevelt's
letter; VIC stand by his speech. And
rs we stood by him at San Juan Hill,
90 we will stand by you in November
and fight for victory"
Gov. Johnson's Acceptance.
There was a prolonged demonstra.
ton as Col. Roosevelt concluded his
brief speech accepting the nominal
ton. 1t was renewed when Gov. John.
son was introduced. He said:
1T is with the utmost solemnity. the
deepest obligation, that l come to tell
you that ] have enlisted for the war.
"Enlisting as | have in that contest
for humanity that desired government
oily to make men better rather thar
60 make men richer. there Ii no ques.
Non Of course but that Of necessity !
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

vention at chicago.
the reading of the direct primary,
initiative, referendum and recall
planks. The I'M suffrage plank
was roundly cheercl. The recall of
judicial decisions plank received a
scattered cheer. Jury trials in con.
tempt of court cases and a restriction
of the use Of the injunction in labor
disputes recommended in the platform
were received by the convention with
enthusiasm.
The prohibition OF child labor and
the fixing of a minimum wage scale
for women, which formed another
plank. were given a hand.
Lewis finished reading the platform
at 5:35 o'clock and a demonstration
began. But Senator Beverage cut 1t
short and the platform was adopted
without a dissenting voice.
Then B~everidge. stepping to the
front of the platform, announced the
adjournment of the convention with
out day
"And thus ends" he said, zone of
the three most notable occasions in
the cOuntry's history"
A cheer followed and then the
crowd broke for the exits. In a few
moments an empty convention hall,
Uttered with torn paper, with state
standards leaning ut curious angles,
marked the end Of the first national
convention of the Progressive party.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

must accept any place where I may
be drafted, and that I accept sach a
place as you have accorde! me in the
nations history today because again
you are making history in this land);
that | accept 1t with grateful heart and
with the utmost s%ingleness of pur.
pose, to carry out as we'll as I may
the little that may be my part to do"
Platform Is Presented.
When the seconding speeches ended
Chairman Beveridge recognized Will
liam Draper Lewis, chairman of the
resolution committee, to present the
platform. A round of applause greeted
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
Lacks Ordinarily.

"Dllklns tells me that he has lately
subscribed for a new thought maya
zine"
II hope It's perusal will inspire him
with some new thoughts. Nobody
talks about the weather more than
Bilkins does"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
THE FIRST DAY..

Chicago. Aug. THE first session
of the first convention of the new
national Progressive party, of which
Col. Theodore Roosevelt Is sponsor,
was held in the Coliseum, and the set
ting was attended by all of the usual
ceremony and paraherna!ia of a ma
tiOnal political gathering.
The question of a negro representa-
ton from the South hal caused fric.
ton earlier in the day in the national
SENATOR DIXON
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

1t Is sometimes n good plan to be
sure the other fellow Is right--then
follow In his footsteps.
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

he Was Promehcnt al al Times Dur
Ing the Convention.
committee, but there was no echo of
this fight on the floor of the conven.
ton.
Although green" hands were sup.
posed to be at the helm, the machinery
OF the convention worked smoothly
and efficiently.
There was a great cheer as Senator
Joseph NJ. Dixon, national chairman
OF the party, raped for order. The
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15
Their Place.

"Where are marital rods In pickle
kept?"
Il should suggest In family Jars"
Morgan County republican. (Versailles, Mo.) 1906-1914, 1912-08-15

1t takes n woman to cry over her
inability to find something to laugh at.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Lindberg AS a Walker.

F. K. Deming, who has been teach
ing the past year in district No. 83,
of Pope county, about nine miles east
of Hancock, walked the distance be-
tween Hancock and his school several
times, and has even walked sometimes
from Morris. His fondness for walk
ing reminded the old settlers there
that they formerly had a teacher who
was equally fond of walking. and
that he was none other than C. A.
Lindberg. the present progressive con-
gresham from the sixth district and
candidate for the United States senate.
In order to verify the story, Mr..
Deming wrote to Congressman Lind
berg, who modestly admits that the
story is true. In the letter he asys -
SIN reply to your letter I will say
that I did teach school about nine
miles from Hancock one summer and
nearly every evening walked to Han
cock and returned for the exercise.
1t was then very easy and it still is
easy for me to walk long distances.
l really enjoy it and especially Sc
when have somebody with me- -
Possibly these long walks have had
great deal to do with giving Mr..
Lindberg the clear views which he has
of what is right and wrong is public
service.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Bowery Dance Saturday Night.

Messrs. Archie Stone and Oliver
Hagerman. the two local promoters
of the terpsichorean art have decided
by request from several of their
friends to continue their bowery
dances. The initial dance of their
venture was held Thursday evening,
June 18th and judging from the
crowd that attended the young folks
are pleased with the steps the boys
have taken to afford them pleasure.
Providing the attendance keeps up
the committee will make these dances
weekly events. Watzke's Orchestra
has been secured to do the playing
and very enjoyable evening can be
spent. The dances are scheduled to
start earlier on account of it being
Saturday night and the orchestra will
start the "Home Sweet Home" waltz
at promptly II :55 p. m. Everybody
is invited and a good time is assured.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Mark Watson Gets Promotion.

The following item from the North
field News regarding Mark Watson.
formerly of this city, will be read
with pleasure by his many old friends
here =
"Mark H. Watson. for the past two
years manager for the G. W. Adams
Lumber Co. here, has been offered a
position as manager of wholesale
sash and door house at Saskatoon,
Saskatchewan, Canada. The position
is decided promotion and one which
Mr.. Watson did not feel that he could
refuse, although he regretted leaving
Mortified very much. He will act
as manager of new branch house to be
established by the Winnipeg Paint &
Glass Co.. one of the largest concerns
in that line in the Dominion Mr..
Watson has been employed by this
company in the past and the tender of
this position to him speaks highly OF
the confidence in which he is held.
He will probably not assume his new
duties before August 1st.
"A host of friends in Mortified
will regret the departure of Mr.. and
Mrs. Watson, but will wish them 9
full measure of success in their new
home."
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Our Big Double District Piano Contest
Will Close Saturday, June 29th
Expert Assigned Here.

Important steps were taken at the
meeting of the West Central Mime
sofa Development Association last
Friday. Dean Woods announced that
he had decided to assign an expert
agriculturist to the counties compos-
ing the association. who will be paid
by the state, and will have supervi-
sion of the county men employed by
the crop improvement committee and
the counties, as heretofore explained.
These men are intended to be OF
great assistance to the farmers in this
section in helping them solve theil
particular problems on the farms anC
in carrying the experience of one tt
another. Besides the contributions
made by the state and by the cror
improvement committee, there will
have to be about $2,6 raised by
private subscription, but it is not ex'
pected that there will be any great
difficulty about this.
Besides. the agricultural work, the
association will also employ a higF
grade publicity man, who will be hiret
by the whole association and viii
work for more settlers.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Double Wedding.

Mr.. David T. King and Miss May
Pearlette Awsumb, and Mr.. Emil
Killing and Miss Olive Larson we're
married at the home of Miss Awsumb's
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Ole ]. Awsumb
of St. Paul. on Wednesday, June
18th. Both of the bridegrooms are
worthy young men who have many
friends not only near their home at
Donnelly. but also here in Morris,
where they attended high school. and
they and the estimable young ladies
whom they have chosen as life part.
ners have the congratulations and best
wishesgof all.
The following notice of the double
wedding is taken from last Wednes-
days st. Paul Dispatch =
"An interesting event of this even
ing will be the double wedding of
Miss May Awsumb to David King OF
Donnelly. Minn., and Miss Olive Lar
son of Cannon Falls to Emil King,
also of Donne'ly. The bridegrooms
are brothers and the brides-to-be are
cousins. The wedding will take place
at the residence of Mr.. and Mrs. O..
]. Awsumb, 271 Kent street, at 6 P.
M, Rev. Mr.. Johanason of Spicer.
Minn., officiating. Miss Airline
Awsumb will be the bridesmaid and
will be attired in pale blue silk and
carry white peonies. Rollo Larson
will be best man. The brides will
be attired alike in white messaline
with yokes of real lace and long tulle
wells. They will carry brides roses,
Miss Sigrid Schulstad will play the
bridal music. Throughout the house
masses of white blossoms. banked
palms and smilax will be used in de.
corating. The ceremony will be fol.
lowed by a wedding dinner" "
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
CLOSING RULES.

From Saturday until the close Of
the contest, no one, not even the con-
test manager himself will know the
number of votes a candidate has. The
contest will be closed with a sealed
ballot box. No more ballots need be
written after Saturday. Candidates
will make out complete list of their
subscriptions. which they are turning
in or the last day. showing the name,
address, amour. of subscription and
marking each subscription either old
or new whichever it happens to be.
This list, together with an amount of
money to correspond with the, total.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Union Meeting.

Next Sunday. June %, there will
be union meeting of the following
congregations of the Lutheran Free
church, Donnelly. Scandia. Cyrus and
Morris. The meeting will be held
at Mr.. Ole Thorstad's place beginning
at II 100 a. m.
In the afternoon there will be a
young peoples meeting.
Rev. Paul Winter, of Minneapolis,
Rev. o. Dahle, of Starbuck, and Stud.
F. Aasheim will be the speakers. The
church choirs will sing. Each family
will bring their own dinner. You
are all cordially invited to attend
these services.
A, Olson. Pastor,
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Real Estate Transfers.

A. Maginnis to Nicholas N. Barnd.
nw4, sec. 18, Framnas. $40.
J. P. Oberdorf to Edgar L. Koe-
mig, W. ne4 sec. 19. and e3 nw4.
sec. 20, Framnas, $500.
Carl M. Dolven to James T. Law
Ter. lot II, Co. Subdiv. nj SCI, sec.
81, Morris, $780,.
John Grove to A. B. Cook, WI,
sec. 1, Scott, SIG, ITO; e3, sec. l,
Scott, SIG, ITO.
Richard Hardin to L. c.. Dorweiler.
ne4, sec. Fl, Everglade, ST, O4O.
John Atz to Norman w. Smokstad,
part of lot 2, Co. Subdiv. ne4. sec.
3, Hancock, $500.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Bids for Barn.

Sealed bids will be received by the
building committee of the Stevens
County Agricultural Society until 4
O'Clock p. m. June %, 1912, at the
office of Geo. W. Beise, for the con-
struction of a barn to be built on the
fair rounds. Specifications may be
seen t the Office of Geo. W. Beise,
Secretary. The right is reserved to
reject any or all bids.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Farm Club Meeting.

Remember the Farm Club meeting
Thursday, June 9th from 1000 a.
m. to q 100 p. m. Special features
are:
Business Session.
Addresses by Editor Hughes, F.
W. Murphy. w. F. Schilling.
Holstein Stock sale.
Do not miss this meeting.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Methodist Church.

The public will find the usual well
come at the Methodist church the COM
ing Sunday for the services of the
day. The sermon themes will be an
nounced from the pulpit by the pastor.
The choir will render the usual good
music. We shall be glad to have all
who desire to come and worship with
us. and we will try and do you good.
Calvin j. Graves, Pastor.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Conversational Church.

Regular services next Sunday morn
ing and evening. In the evening there
will be a stereopticon on emissions
in China" all the views being colored.
China is the live wire in missions
just now. Come and see and hear all
about this strange land.
10 :30-Morning service. Subject.
"My Brothers. Keeper. -
12:OO-Sunday school. Come anc
bring your children.
7:OO-Christian Endeavor, Leader,
Irene Hall.
8:OO-Evening Service. A stere
opticon on China. You are invited.
A. R. Larson.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21

When your child has whooping
cough be careful to keep the cough
loose and expectoration easy by giving
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as may
be required. This remedy will also
liquify the tough mucus and make it
easier to expectorate. 1t has been
used successfully in many epidemics
and is safe and sure. For sale by all
dealers.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
For Sale.

The S. W. /. of Sec. 25, Town
ship 123, Range AZ, 16O acres, II
miles south of Morris, half mile south
of German Lutheran church. improve
ments worth $500, will sell for $45
per acre. Write to E. A. Luedtke,
Fairmont, MINI.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
Auction Sale of Household Goods

AS have decided to remove from
Morris, l will sell at public auction
on Saturday. June %, all my house.
hold goods. including too many pieces
to mention in detail. Terms cash.
Sale begins at 2 p. m. sharp.
A. Youngberg. Owner.
S. S. Mccormick, Auctioneer.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
For Sale.

My feed mill, including building,
18Th. p. gasoline engine, feed mill
6x2O, 1000 lb. scale. and all neces-
sary equipment. Price $1450.
Adolph H. Andert.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21

Candidates remember, that the present offer
subscriptions closes Saturday. June % and does conflict
with the closing offer and old subscriptions an
nounced in this issue.
Morris tribune. [volume] (Morris, Minn.) 1880-2000, 1912-06-21
For Sale.

A carload of good white oak and
tamarack posts. Inquire of D. & ].
Lawler.