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The Daily Missoulian. [volume] (Missoula, Mont.) 1904-1961, 1912-06-29
Colorado Acts Promptly

Denver. June 2S.--Tno progressive
party Of Colorado was Incorporated
today. its chief object being TO further
the candidacy of Theodore Roosevelt
or some other progressive for presi-
dent Of the United States. Its incor-
porators are Ben B. Lindsey. Il. +.
costigan and Philip 5. Van Cisc.
Among the purposes given are the
election Of candidates to the nation
al progressive convention and the en-
tering Of ticket in the state cam
paign.
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announced. tho clerk Will again call
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announced. tho clerk Will again call
the roll"
Tho Third Ballot.
ON the ballot state after state was
enllod without a change from the Sec
and ballot until Maine was reached.
Here the two votes that had COMO to
Underwood on tho first and second
ballots went to Wilson. dividing tho
delegation. Wilson, IL: Clark. !.
In North Carolina Wilson gained
ne-fourth OF vote on the third bal
lot. Harmon gained two and Under
wood lost two and ono-quarter votes.
The Onto vote ON the third was chal-
irngcd by delegates who claimed tho
announcement was incorrect. Tho
Ohloans had lively debate.
Delegate iRhinohart demanded q poll.
while others requested that only
Rinehart's name be called Acting
cha rman Francis ordered poll of the
delegation.
james Mcconvlle Of Steubonvillo
voted for John w. Kern and ID. v.
Yost Of Woodsfleld voted for Bryan.
The polls Of the Ohio delegation re-.
Of one for Harmon and the loss OF tho
two votes that had been cast for Clark
Oh the second roll call.
Pennsylvania added ono moro voto
To the Wilson total on the third bal
lot, making II gain of two In tho dele
cation since the first roll call. Tho
Wilson gain WAS the vote given to
Bryan on the second roll call.
Tonnnssco's vote on the third ballot
showed a change In the scattering OF
the states. "A delegates. Clark lost
three and onn-half votes, while Under
wood gained five votes. Ohio on the
third ballot again east the vote that
made It impossible for any candidate
to get the necessary two-thlrds vote.
Third Ballot Results.
The results Of the third ballot were
as follows:
Clark, AL; Wilson. 3i5. Underwood.
ia II; Harmon, 40 IL; Marshall. 81:
Baldwin. IL, Bryan. l.; Kern, |.
The changes IN the strength nf the
various candidates as compared with
the second ballot were as follows:
Clark lost - votes, Wilson. gained
! . IA, Underwood gained 3 IA. Har-
mon lost IL vote
Fourth Ballot.
Chairman James again took tho
gavel and tho fourth roll call started
ut 6;Oi p. IN.
The first change on the fourth ballot
was In the Louisiana vote. where Will
son gained one from Clark The dele.
CATION was divided evenly, 10 for each
candidate. Underwood gained two
from Clark In the Massachusetts vote
and Clark and Marshall gained ono
vote each, while Harmon and Wilson
each lost one In Michigan.
Wilson picked up three votes In
Nebraska, but Clark maintained his
strength to IL votes there, Harmon
Continued on Page Sixl
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RUNNING MATE Talk
: INCLUDES MANY
4. NAMES
CANDIDATES FOR VICE PRESl-
oENcY LOOM LARGE ON BAL
rlMoRE's HORIZON.

Baltimore. June 2S.-Gossip today
as to the vice presidency JAILED to
crystallize The delegates almost de-
spair of correctly analyzing the sit
itself out as the balloting manipua-
tiOns progress. Among the most con-
spicuous of the vice presidential pos
slbilities at this time are Governor
Burke of North Dakota. who was In
the presidential contest until last
night when he Withdraw his own
name by telegraph to the convention;
Representative Sulzer of New York
chairman of the house. forgein af-
fairs committee; Mayor Newton Baker
Of Cleveland; Senator O'Gorman Of
New York; Representative william
Redfield of New York; Mayor James
Preston of Baltimore, one of the
leading hosts of the convention; Rep
resentative Robert T.. Henry of Texas,
champion of Mr. Bryan I'm the pro
gressive democracy movement and
chairman OF the house committee on
rules. and many others.
Marshall Mentioned.
Governor Marshall of Indiana, who
still Is In the presidential race with
the support of Indianas 30 votes, is
being much discussed as vice pres
idential possibility should he join the
victims of the elimination trials In the
premier contest now approaching its
climax. The name Of Representative
Oscar w. Underwood, majority leader
OF the house. and still In the race for
the presidential nomination, Is also
much talked of in case the first place
on the ticket does not fall to his lot.
His friends still are insisting that he
is In strategic position as to the
presidential nomination and are not
thinking of second place for him. hut
him name is heard In many quarters
AZ the most available running mate
for Clark or Wilson or Bryan or Kerr
or whoever may be named.
Mr.. Underwood. however, is not
seeking the vice presidency and hi
staunchest supporters insist that un.
less he IL chosen to head the ticket
he would prefer to remain where he II
~ the leader OF the house majority.
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ballot had given Wilson l6k the see
ond gAve him 10 i-i
clark and wilson gnlned vote each
In ohio while Governor Harmon lost
one,
The chance of a nomination on the
second ballot vanished when the ohio
vote Wis cast. Thls brought the total
opposition to CLARK up above the one
third mark, making ii impossible for
clark 10 secure the necessary two
thirds Of the convention
Pennsylvania threw one moro vote 10
Governor Wilson and gnyc one to
Bryan. reducing by two the vote given
Governor Harmon.
Eight voter wont To HE Wilson
standard. amid wild cheers, when Vcr.
mont WAS called
The entire vote had been given to
Governor Baldwin of Connecticut on
the first bnllot,
\ half-sote was gained by Wilson In
Utah. and a half-yote by Clark In
Virginia. the latter breaking AWAY
from Gnder"ood's vote of iiH on tho
first ballot.
Clark gained one more In Wisconsin
one member who had been absent
when the first ballot was taken at the
end Of the all-nlght session, east his
vote with the Clark strength. making
1t seven
| Two Alaska votes east for Suzcr on
the first ballot joined Wilson on the
second call.
The Michigan delegation gave two
new votes to Clark ana one To Wilson,
| taking them from the total given Gov
| crnor Harmon on the first ballot.
! Clark gained two and one half more
while Harmon lost a half-vote and
| Underwood lost three.
In the Porto Rico delegation Speaker
Clark gained ono that had been cast
for Underwood, thus dividing the dele.
CATION of six with Governor Wilson.
A further revision of the Tennessee
vote gave Wilson a gain of half a
vote. half-votc In Tennessee was
recorded IA mot voting" and Socre.
tary Brtlon announced 1t to the con.
vcnlion as hnlf Il man not voting
Result Of Second Ballot.
The result of he second ballot was,
Clark, 4i6 l2; Wilson. 339 ga; Under.
wood, III IL: Harmon. 14l; Marshall
81; Baldwin. ~; Sulzer, q Bryan, 2
not voting, IL.
Compared with the result Of the frs
ballot, this showed IA gain of l-2 fol-
Clark a gain of 10 "a for Wilson; q
loss of Ia for Underwood: loss o
for Harmon; gain of for Bryan
"A loss of 8 for Baldwin.
The announcement OF the vote from
the seeretarys desk was challenged
by ohio and recount gave the correcl
tOtal~-
Former Governor Francis of Mis-.
souri, had taken the place of Chairman
Olic james before the second ballo,
results were announced,
There being no candidate who re,
celved two-thlrds OF the votes" hs
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their rights and to enlarge powers of
the federal government.
There Is" says thu. platform. mo
twilight zone between the nation and
the state In winch exporting interests
can take refuge from both
Direct Vote for Senators.
Urges people to support proposed
constitutional amendments pending In
every state legislature providing for
an income tax and election of United
States senators by direct vote of the
people. As Justification of the de-
mands of the party for publicity of
campaign expenditures attention is
directed Ia the enormous expendl-
lures of money In behalf of the pres
idont and his predecessor In the re-
cent presidential contests"
Declares for presidential preference
primaries. Directs national commit
tee to provide for selection at pri-
marics of members of national com
mittoc.
Pledges party to enactment of Law
prohibiting campaign contributions by
corporations and unreasonable con
tributions by individuals.
Favors, single presidential term and
making president ineligible to re-
election
Felicitatos democratic congress on
It's record, enumcrating important
achievements. and pledges an adc-
quate navy.
Estravaganoe.
Dcnounees republican admnistra-
tion on charge of extravaganza and
demands return to simplicity and
ornmcnt
Favors efficient supervision and
rate regulation of railroads. express
companies, telegraph and telephone
lines and valuation of the com :
panies by the interstate commerce
commission and also Legislation
against. over-issuancc Of stocks OF
these corporations.
AIdrich Plan Denounced.
| In connection with a demand for
| such revision of the banking laws
as VIII give temporary relief In case of
! financial distress, there is denuncia :
ton of the Aldrich bill prepared by
the monetary commission. The pres
ent method of depositlng government
funds Is condemned and the party
pledged for the enactment of law
for the deposit of such funds by com
petitive bidding, In state or national
banks without discrimination az to To-
cality
| Recommends Investigation of agri-
cultural credit societies In Europe tc
ascertain whether a system of rura
credits may be devised suitable Ia
conditions In the United States.
/ Pledges party to enactment Of leg
islation to prevent devastation Of thu
lower Mississippi valley by floods
! The control Of the Mississippi is dc
clared TO be a national rather than q
state problem. The maintenance of q
nayisable channel also Is recommend
ed. l'avors national aid regardinl
post roads. Repeats party's declara,
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PLATFORM PLANKS
ARE ALL PREPARED

Baltimore, June Bristling with
democratic prorrossiveism the plat.
form on which the democratic party
VIII stand was completed late today
by the committee on resolutions and
awaits only the approval of the
presidential nominee To he presented
To the convention.
The document Is the result of As
hours' work by the committee. 1t Is
almost entirely new. although the rec
concentrations of Now York were fol-
lowed In many particulars. From first
To last the resolutions committees
deliberations were characterized by
the utmost harmony. The unanimous
demand was for pronounced declara-
uons IN favor of progressive policies
all along the line and the only diff
forences arose over the best method
of expressing this tendency. The re-
suit is platform Of generally nd
vanced views. although many of them
are less radical than the party dec
of other years.
Covers Everything.
The document covers every subject
Of importance which has been the
subject Of party discussion in four
years. None Of then laborately
presented. but the large number Of
subjects renders the document Wig
orous.
Members Of the committee express
general satisfaction with the panks
and William j. Bryan, who took an
active part in framing them. predicted
that the platform would arouse the dis
approval of less than n dozen mem
bers Of the convention
Under II new rule the platform was
not to be presented 10 the conven-
tion until after the nomination of the
candidates.
planks Of the democratic platform
summarizes:
The PIanks.
Rcaffrms party's devotion to the
principles Of democratic government
as formulated by jefferson.
Declares for IL tariff for revenue
only; denounces the high republican
tariff as the principal cause of the
unequal distribution of wealth
Favors immediate downward reyi-
sion Of present duties, especially on
nccessaries of life Also favors grad :
ual reduction so as not to interfere
or destroy legitimate industries De-
nounces President Taft for vetoing
tariff bills of last congress.
I Condemns republican party "for
failure to redeem it's promises Of 1905
| for downward revision"
! Takes issue with tho republican
platform as to the high cost of liv-
ing. contending it is largely due tc
high tariff laws
| FavOrs strenuous enforcement o1
the criminal antitrust law Demands
such additional legislation as may be-
necessary TO crush private monopoly
Favors prohibition Of holding com.
panies, interlocking directors, stock
watering, etc.
| Condemns republican administration
for compromising with the STANDARD
4 OH company trust.
4 Denonnces as usurpation the efforts
J OF republicans to deprive states ol
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Democratic Situation.

oyster Bay June 2S.--Colonel Roose-
welt said today that the Baltimore
situation was shaping itself in a way
which. he believed would be of ad-
vantage to the new party. He ex-
pressed the opinion that the course OF
events in Baltimore had demonstrated
the strong Influence of the men whom
Mr.. Bryan designated as the repre-
sentatiyes Of Wall street
Effect Will Be Lost.
F. 'If Governor Wilson or some other
progressive is nominated now said
the colonel, "the effect will be largely
lost after this long wait, IL they had
got snldly together at the beginning
behind Wilson or some other man
it might have helped them, But II
is plain that they are now divided"
w. Il. Hotchkiss, state superntend-
ent under Governor Hughes. Is ex-
pected at Sycamore Hill soon to con-
suit with Colonel Roosevelt about the
organization Of the new party In New
York state,
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THE OYSTERS

Are glad the democrats didn't
choose a month with an r."
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Continued on Page Six.l
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
PAARRkkSIDE BOYS
EAT THIS TIME
New Officers are Guests at
Third Annual DiHner
Of Club

The Parkside Athletic Club held its
third annual banquet in their club
room, southeast corner Of Eleventh
and Pine streets. last evening, in honor
OF their newly elected officers; Prosi-
dent, Charles NJ. Wintrup; vice-presi-
dent, Irwin Devenney; secretary, Ray
mond o. Schafer; financial secretary
and treasurer, Harry e. Kalmbacher.
The club room was beautifully decor
ated with flowers and potted plants.
garlands OF cIematis and wisteria. and
the club colors, while hundreds Of tiny
colored electric bulbs cast a cheerful
glow over the scene. The AFFAIR
eclipsed the two former occasions, sue
cessful as they were.
Charles NJ. Wintrup was toastmaster
and IN we'll chosen remarks. spoke
Of the progress and success OF the
club during the year. He spoke par
ticularly of the coming year, which he
hoped will be their banner year. Sew
eral other addresses we're made, and
a few impromptu toasts were respond
ed to.
The program included musical num-
bers, instrumental and vocal, recita-
tions, and minstrel stunts. William
Raymond, Wilmingtons popular sing
er, and Archie Mclaughlin, one OF
Philadelphia popular singers, sang
several numbers. The Lone Star
Evening journal., 1912-02-06

Quartetto gave several selections and
Forrest Booth gave a violin solo, but
the hit Of the evening was recitation
by Dennis Mccormick, entitled.
whats the Use OF Working When
Father is Employed"
Covers were spread for fifty people,
and the members assembled TO the
banquet room. where a fine repast was
served by John Hamaker, OF Phila-
delphia. Those present were; Joseph
ORourke, Frank ORourke, George
Smith, William Raymond, Herbert
Owens, NJ. Brittingham. Frank Whit
ley l.. Brittingham, William Mardon,
Charles Wintrup, d. Mccormick, For
rest Booth, William Lewis, Candy
Smith. James Smith. Russell Smith,
Frederick Smith, Frank Joyce, John
Brennan. Raymond Schafer, Harry Z.
Kalmbacher, Irwin Devenney, Howard
Prettyman. James Davis. Raymond
Foulke, Jesse Buckalew, Earl Schafer,
Paul Crowley. Alexander Brown. Fred
erick Lewis, Cove Donovan, Earl Coll
Inns, Aryid Anderson and Frank
Sparks.
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
DISCUSS NEW
PARK PROJECT
Expert on Work Talks to City
Officials on the
Subject
CHAIN OF BREATHING
SPOTS WOULD COST $5O,OOO

There was a general discussion on
park matters at a meeting held yes
terday afternoon, in the Board OF
Trade rooms IN which several mem
bers OF the Park Commission. Mayor
Howell, President Purdy of the Board
OF Trade, John Nolen, OF Cambridge.
Mass, a city planning and park engi-
neer participated The park commits
sion members were President William
IP. Bancroft Samuel II. Baynard aud
|City Engineer Taylor who is a NOM
ber OF the board by virtue OF the
Office he holds.
Mr. Nolen spent a day in Whining
ton, some time ago, and made a tour
Of the parks and il was at Mr.. Ban
croft's request that he met with tho
city officials and Mr.. Purdy yester-
day afternoon.
The feasibility OF the establishment
Of a park An the southwestern section
Of the city and a boulevard connection
between this proposed park and the
Brandywiue Park by way OF Grant
and Bayard avenues, was the chief
topic discussed.
Mr.. Bancroft rcc ally placed before
the Board OF Trade a plan for a chain
OF park land that would extend across
the city and the above suggestion is IN
line with this proposition. AZ this
time he estimated that the land coulo
be acquired for $4,000.
Action on this project may be taken
by the Park Board in the near future
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
SUPPER AFTER
CHURCH BUSINESS

The semi-annual meeting and ban
quet of the East Lake Presbyterian
Church will be held in the church to-
morrow evening, at 7.45 o'clock The
committees made full preparations Tor
the meeting, and a delightful time is
anticipated. The program:
Music by the orchestra; singing by
the congregation; invocation by the
pastor, the Rev. Henry Cunningham;
refreshments: Cocoa, cakes, candles
and fruits, served by the ushers
music and singing OF English Irish
and Scotch songs by artists through
one of Robelen's Victrolas; FIVE min
ute speeches opened by the pastor
report Of the church treasurer, Ma
thaniel Pipino; Pleasant Plans for
Our Church." opened by James Wat
son; music and singing; social time
and parlor games by the young men
and women; Au1d Lang Syne.
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
Itch! Itch! Itch!


What long nerve-racking days OF
constant torture-what sleepiess
nights OF terrible agony-itch-itch-
itch, constant itch, until Il seemed that
/ must tear of my skln--then--
Instant relief--my skin cooled,
soothed and healed
The very FIRST drop Of ODD. Pre-
scriptioh for Eczema stopped that
awful itch Instantly: yes, the very
moment Odd. touched the burning
skin the torture ceased. a 25c bottle
proves H.
ODD has been known for years IS
the only absolutely reliable eczema
remedy, for IL washes away the dis
ease germs and leaves the skin as
clear and healthy az that OF child.
All other druggists have ODD
prescrintion--go to them II you can't
come 10 us--but don't accept somo
big profit substitute.
But n you come to our store.iwe are
so certain of what Odd. VIII DO for
you that We offer you full size bottle
ON this guarantee; --lf you do not find
that II takes away the itch AT ONCE,
Il costs you not a cent.
Miller Drug Co.
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
RAILROAD REFUSES
$4,000 AWARD

The New Castle County Levy Court
was in secret session for over one hour
this morning. after which time It was
stated that the p, 3. and w. Railroad
Company had refused to accept the
$4,000 damages awarded them by the
commission which recently condemned
land for approaches to the proposed
Third street bridge. The land is at
present used as a playground on a
lease held by the Park Commission. II
is thought that a conference will be
held between the Levy Court and the
railroad representatives within a
short time to again discuss the sub
ject.
The first business considered at the
regular session OF the court, which fol-
lowed the conference, was the fixing
Of time for the assessors OF the vari-
Gus hundreds to have their books gone
over.
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
LEVY COURT WORK.

The Levy Court this morning de-
cided to advance St. Georges and
Christiana hundreds $500 each for
needed Improvements, the money TO
come out Of their appropriations.
The sum of $2,75S.S0 for board for
prisoners at the workhouse for the
month of April was allowed, as also
was bill Of $3.50 from DR.. A. E.
Frantz, secretary Of the State Board
Of Helath for filing out fifty death
certificates.
Samuel T. Baynard. Jr. presented
bills for $50, for defending Martin
Watson. colored, who was recently
convicted in the Court Of General
Sessions for the murder Of George Il
Merritt The bill was ordered paid.
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
FyrNTNc COMPANY.

AT her home, No. 4O3 Jefferson
street. on Monday evening Miss
Marie Clymer entertained very pleas
antly in honor of her cousin Ella 5.
Webb. of Kennett Square, Pa. Danc-
ing music and singing formed the
evenings pastime. The guests were;
Prof. and Mrs. Jacob T. Clymer'
Marie Clymer. Marguerite Clymer,
Marguerite Rolph, Margaret Hulett
Erms Cornog, Irene Brown. Margaret
Baldwin and Ella Webb Abe Gerry
Clair Robert, Herbert Mearns. Mer-
ritt Hastings. Francis Blaine and
Charles Wright
Evening journal., 1912-02-06

LAWRENCE, Mass. Feb. 6.--Misa
Gulrey Flynn, Of New York. who has
taken part in many industrial strikes.
is one Of the leaders OF the striking
woolen mill workers. She is a foroi-
bic speaker. and her addresses to
mass meetings have done much to
keep the strikers in line,
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
INSTITUTE Ar nELMAR.

Special to THE EVENING JOURNAL.
DELMAR, Del. Feb. GA Farmers
Institute was held here yesterday at
ternoon and evening. Prof Spence
Of the Delaware Experimental Farm
made an address on corn growing,
seed selection. W. +. Allen Of Salts
bury spoke Of growing canta1oupes
and strawberries. Mrs. Frederick G.
Snyder. an expert on canned fruits
and vegetables enlightened the aud
ience on that subject.
Evening journal., 1912-02-06
WOULD SELL PROPERTY.

Salisbury, Ponder and Morris, rep
resenting George II. Spackman, re-
ceiver for the Peninsula Cut Stone
Company, made request in court
yesterday for an order to sell the real
estate OF the concern. The personal
property of the company was disposed
of some time ago. No date has been
set for the sale.