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Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11

Baltimore, July 3.-Politically speak.
ing, Governor Woodrow Wilson of New
Jersey put one over And he carried
Governor Marshall of Indiana with
him.
This Is how he did IT. First 1t was
getting too hot as president OF Prince
ton In many ways. Every alumnus
knows that, Politics opened her arms
to him. Mr.. Wilson was not prac-
tical politician, but he plunged, New
Jersey elected him governor by big
plurality He was Il winning cam
Ipaigner Those wise to inside poll
ties said he was being trained for the
Democratic presidential nomination.
He was. But trouble arose with his
hackers. Governor Wilson went right
ahead. He made his primary fight, and
the most remarkable Democratic con
vention on record ratified him, He put
one over ON the conservatives, on the
old guard.
Wilson raised the progressive stand,
ard when he ran for governor In New
JeTsey, duu ne won. lie ulu the lucn
teal same thing for the higher nom
tnation, and he won. lie had Bryan's
help. Tammany was against him.
But the defeat of Champ Clark.
speaker OF the house. was not attained
without a deadlock struggle, which car
ried the sessions of the convention into
the second week. 1t required forty-six
ballots to nominate. This beat the rec.
ord for continuous session, The near
est to 1t was the convention OF lS6S
which nominated Seymour on the TWEEN
ty-second ballot. The convention OF
1850 took fifty seven ballots at Charles
ton without II choice. and the conven
ton nominated Douglas later at Balti
more.
The present convention makes tn,
tifth OF Ave great Democratic conven
ton.
Perhaps no convention the party has
ever held was more reviled and con
demned or more rIdiculed for the lame
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11

people to politics has disappeared Any
platform and any candidate not conform
ing to this vast social and commercial be-
hest will go down to ignominous defeat
at the polls. Platforms are too often
mere historic rubbish heaps of broken
promises, Candidates are too frequently
the unfortunate creatures of arrange
ments and calculations. Exigences, con-
ditions. national needs and necessities
make better platforms and produce great
er leaders than does the exercise of pro-
prietorship. A disregard Of this first pre-
mise will bring our dreams crashing in
ruins next November
The Ideal Candidate.
Similar necessities, motives and causes
impel all men alike. The same necess-
ties. motives and causes which draw. as
by omnipotence, substantially all New
Jersey about this great and good man are
identicaly the same necessities, motives
and causes that are in resistless motion in
every state In the Union. Its solidarity
cannot be disintegrated. False argument
falls broken against it. A revolution of
intelligent and patriotic millions is the
expression of these necessities motives
and causes. Therefore New Jersey argues
that Woodrow Wilson is the only candi-
date who can not only make Democratic
success a certainty, but secure the elector-
al vote of almost every state in the IN
ion. New Jersey will indorse his nominal
ton by a majority of 100000 Of her liber-
ated citizens. We are not building for a
day or even a generation, but for all time.
Providence has given us In Woodrow Will
son the mental and moral equipment to
accomplish this reincarnation OF Democ-
racy.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
FRIDAY.

First ballot, $40 a. m: Clark,
i40R; Wilson. 1874; Harmon, 148; I'm
derwood, MY; Marshall, 81; Bald
win, %; Sulzer, g. Bryan, l. Neces-
sary to choice, 726 Balloting re-
sumed p. m. and continued till
early Saturday without result
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
JUDGE WESCOTT'S SPEECH.
Now Jersey Man Nominated Wilson,
Pointing Out His Fine Qualities.

Po'nt'ng out His Fine Qualities.
Baltimore, July Sin nominating
Woodrow Wilson for the presidency
Judge John f. Wescott OF Camden, N.
j., said.
New Jersey, once bound, but hy the
moral energy and intellectual greatness
OF single soul, now free. comes to this
great convention. in the glory of her
emancipation, to participate in your de-
hbcrattons. aid In formulating your judg-
mcnts and assist in executing your de-
crees, The New Jersey delegation is not
empowered to exercise the attributes OF
proprietorship, but is commissioned to
represent the great cause OF Democracy
and to offer YOU as its militant and tri-
umphant leader n scholar, not a charla-
tan: statesman. not doctrinaire: a pro-
found lawyer not a splitter OF legal hairs !;
political economist not an egotiStcal
theorist; practical politician, who con.
structs, modthes. restraints without dis
turbance and destruction; a resistless de-
batter and consummate master of state
ment not a mere phrasemaker: a humani-
tartan. not defamer of characters and
lives; man whose mind is at once cos
mopolitan and composite OF America: "a
gentleman Of unpretentious habits, with
the fear Of God in his heart and the love
OF mankind exhibited In every act OF his
life; above all. a public servant who has
been tried TO the uttermost and never
found neutrality-suspicious.. matchless un-
conquerable Woodrow Wilson
Dreams Crashing In Ruins.
New Jersey has reasons for her course
Let us not be deceived In our premises
Campaigns OF viNhcation. corruption and
false pretense have lost their usefulness
The evolution OF national energy is toward
more Intelligent morality in politics and
In all other relations The line OF cleavage
Is between those who treat politics as a
game and those who reEarA II as the seri.
Gus business ~ government The reallgn-
ment OF political parties viii be ON this
principle. The situation admits OF no com.
promise, The temper and purpose OF the
American public will tolerate no other
view. The Indifference of the American
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
SATURDAY..

Most remarkable day of the con-
vention. Bryan attacked Champ
Clark and threw his strength to
Woodrow Wilson. Continuous bal
loting until II o'clock at night,
when the convention adjourned to
meet at II o'clock Monday morn
ing, July l. On the twenty-sixth
ballot, the one taken just before
adjournment, the vote stood: Clark,
1891: Wilson. 407k; Underwood.
112l2; Foss. 43; Marshall. 80; Har-
mon. %. and Bryan. l.
MONDAY.
Fruitless ballots taken afternoon
and evening without choice, but
Wilson gaining.
TUESDAY,.
Wilson nominated on forty-sixth
ballot by this vote: Wilson, 800;
Clark. 81; Harmon, IL; absent, 2;
total, Loss; necessary to choice, 726
The nomination was made unani-
nous. Marshall named on third
ballot.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
Presidential Primaries.

The movement toward more popular
government should be promoted through
legislation in each state which will per-
NIT the expression of the preference of
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
BALTIMORE GREAT CITY
FOR THE DEMOCRATS.

The following previous conven-
tons were held at Baltimore:
First convention. 1882: nominee.
Andrew Jackson.
Convention OF 1895: nominee, Mar
tin Van buren,
Convention of 1870; nominee, Mar
tin Van buren,
Convention OF 1874: nominee, James
*. Polk
Convention OF lS4S: nominee. Lew
Is Cass.
Convention OF 1852. nominee,
Franklin Pierce.
Convention OF 1860. nominee, Ste
phcn A, Douglas: also boiling CON
vention ten days later; nominee,
John c. Breckinridge
Convention OF 1872. nominee, Hor-
ace Greeley,
Henry Clay ana Winfield Scott.
Wings, and Abraham Lincoln, Re
publican tsecond timel, were also
nominated At Baltimore
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
DEMOCRATIC RECORDS
ON BALLOTING BROKEN.

Never before were so many bal
lots required to nominate In a Dem
ocratic presidential convention. Sey-
mour, nominated on the twenty
second ballot In 1868, held the rec
ord up TO now. Here Is the record.
showing in each case the year and
the winning ballot:
1944-PoIk on ninth.
1849-Cass on fourth.
1852-Pieroe on ninth.
1856-Buohanan on seventeenth.
1860-Douglas on second.
t864-McClellan on first.
1868-Seymour on twenty SEQ
ond.
1s72-Gree.ey on first.
1s76-Tilden on second.
188o-Hancook by reclamation
after second.
1884-Cleveland on second.
18S8-CIeveland by reclamation.
1S92-Cleveland on first.
18e6-5ryan on fifth.
19oo-Brysn by reclamation.
1e04-Parker after first by
changes.
'eo8-Bryan on first.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
w EDN e SDAY.

Convention marked time till even
ing, while credentials committee
and resolutions committee struggled
with the contests from eight states
and with the platform respectively.
At night the convention decided
to modify the unit rule by a vote Of
565h to 49l 1-3. being a Wilson vic
tory. Credentials committee voted
Al to II to recommend that platform
be adopted after the nominees were
cd
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
CONVENTION FACTS
IN A NUTSHELL.
TUESDAY,.

Former Judge Alton B. Parker OF
New York elected temporary chair
man over William Jennings Bryan
by vote OF $40 to 5O6.
Mr.. Bryan first named United
States Senator John w Kern of
Indiana to oppose Judge Parker.
but Senator Kern declined.
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
PRINCIPAL PLATFORM POINTS.

Of the
Real
for tinkerine
Republicans blamed for high o living
Rights ffrmed
imari favored
contributing funds
Single presidential RI
Supervision and regulation Of railroads.
telephone
Gated
Adrch
post postal
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
THE PLATFORM.
Principal Democratic Plank Is the
Tariff-Generally Progressive.

aflU-0eneTdliy progressive.
Baltimore, July 3. - The platform
adopted by the Democratic national
convention was as follows;
We declare 1t to be a fundamental prin-
ciple of the Democratic party that the
federal government under the conStitu-
ton has no right or power to impose or
collect tariff duties. except for the pur-
pose Of revenue, and we demand that the
collection OF such taxes shall be limited
to the necessities of government honestly
and economically administered.
The high Republican tariff Is the prin-
cipal cause of the unequal distribution of
wealth; II Is a system OF taxation which
makes the rich richer and the poor poorer;
under its operations the American farmer
and laboring men are the chief sufferers;
1t raises the cost OF the necessaries of life
to Them but does not protect their prod
uct or wages.
The farmer sells largely in free markets
and buys almost entirely In the protected
markets. In the most highly protected in
dustries such as cotton and wool, steel
and iron, the wages OF the lahorers are
the lowest paid In any OF our industries.
We denounce the Republican pretense on
that subject and assert that American
wages are established by competitive con-
ditions and not by the tariff
Demand Revision of Tariff.
We favor the immediate downward re-
vision of the existing high and in many
cases prohibitive tariff duties insisting
that material reductions be speedily made
upon the necessaries OF life. Articles en-
tering into competition with trust con-
trolled products and articles of American
manufacture which are sold abroad more
cheaply than at home should be put upon
the free list.
We recognize that our system OF tarin
taxation is intimately connected with the
business OF the country. and we favor the
ultimate attainment of the principles We
advocate by legislation that will not in
iure or destroy legitimate industry
We dcnounce the action of President
Taft In vetong the bills to reduce the
tariff In the cotton. wooden, metals and
chemical schedules and the farmers free
list bill, all OF which We're designed 20
give immediate relief TO the masses from
the eNactions OF the trusts.
The high cost OF living is serious
problem in every American home. The
Republican party in its platform attempts
to escape from responsibility for present
conditions by denying that they due TO
! a protective tariff We take issue with
them on this subject and charge that ex-
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11
THUR SDAY.

Permanent organization effected,
with Senator Elect Ollie James of
Kentucky as chairman. Wilson
won victory over seating South Da-
kota delegates by vote of 639La to
437
Nominating speeches ran past
midnight, and balloting began early
Friday morning on Clark, Wilson,
Harmon, Underwood. Baldwin and
Marshall
Iowa County democrat. [volume] (Mineral Point, Wis.) 1877-1938, 1912-07-11

Wilson's nomination made unanimous
There were LOSS delegates present, maxi
tng lS8 the necessary two thirds for choice
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24
AVISO IMPORT ANTE

agma Philadelphia Chicago cuaquiera
cudad
conocmiento de ocna de New York.
& 10 Bridge Street. nosotros haremos cargo del
TRASBORDO EN- NUEvA YORK
sin cobare comison agna servcio Hamo las
Aene Trasboo cobrndo soamente
gamos nosotros cuenta
Eneagsdo Puerto Rico, r. SHAFFER Mee No San Juan
AGENTES PUERTO RICO: Tesono 17o
T. &
Nayaguez-Pagan =
& Alvarez
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24
a & s = A 6 A 9
COMISIONISTA.

Representante de treinta Y dos fabri-
cas- de diferentes articulOs, tales como
Corbateria, Camisas, Cuellos, Generos
de punto Ell general, Tirantes, Cintu-
roneS. Gorras de todas classes, Pantalo-
nes y Camisas para Mecanicos, de drill
Kaki La famosa marca de corses
"C/B A. la Esprit. Los famosos cue
Hos Manhattan, Cuello de hilo en- for
mas de alta noyedad, Ligas, Ropa he
cha para caballeros, Para Senoras Y
Ninas. Trenzas, moiios, etc.
Po'lcG3OS aScgI.rar que Eu2s.r1 i.nea
DE- eal4~as, ea ia laejor para los dta-
llistas, 1at.los nuevos d faJricar uau-
dole al arficulo todo 10 que su precio
admita para ST. facil veata.
Todos los pedidOs son servidos di-
rectamente de los fabricantes, la g
brica a quien pertenece el artfculo.
0ficinas:
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24

te fue herido por I'm automovil Ell Ba-
yam6n
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24
NOT1CLAS

En- Barceloneta han contrdido matri-
monio por ell rito eafolico, la profesora
de. instruction pUblica Micaela Ballester
y el joven Practicante municipal don
Pablo Vasqnes.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24

Procelente de Aguadilla ha llegado
NGoetro puer'o el vapcr costanero
Vasao", ole trae in buen cargamento
q ca
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24

Los vecinos de Catano han celebrado
una reunion para iniciar los trabajos con
el fin e ao';t'lir arrcl rehlado en- Nh
nicipio Independence
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24

UNA FINCA que mide ? y l ? cuerdas
con casa vivienda, luz el6ctrica, baHo,
aqua y cochera, en- el camino Seboruco
cerca del Colegio del Sagrado Coraz6n,
Sc al lrild Gesle 10 dc Enero Informal
ia F. Schluter, BOLETIN MERCAN-
TIL F. O. Box No. o83. San Juan.
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24

Han lido a Guayanilla, a pasar las va
caciones con sus familiares. las j6venes
Consuelo Coiidero, Herminia Y Aura Ro-
driguez y Llrcila Marques que estudian
en- la Alta Escuela de Rio Piedras
FL Sabado contraieron matrimonio en-
BoletiÌn mercantil de Puerto Rico. (San Juan, P.R.) 18??-1918, 1912-12-24
0fcinas:

ALLEN 10. Cruz II. San Juan, P. l..
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

cial vehicle owners are now turning their
attention to the matter of more rapid
loading Facilities.
The most effective device yet perfected
for this purpose is the power-driven
winch. On horse trucks a winch is not
of much assistance. as the operation by
hand is too slow, and any arrangement
using horsepower is so clumsy as to be
intolera BILE except in a few special in
stances. With the motor truck. however,
the winch can be made of invaluable as
sistance in the loading of heavy freight
on account of its ease of manipulation
and the fact that 1t derives it's power di-
rect from the same motor which prOpels
the vehicle.
Theatrical folks are rapidly falling into
line and adopting the motor car for inter-
city travel.
It's a sure sign of good roads when
YOU see the farmer taking to the auto
mobile.
1t won't be long now before the motor
lists of Washington will be seen dashinS
over the country roads.
:: :.
The beautiful weather last Sunday
brought out nearly every thing that had
''chug.' ''chug" in it TaXicabs, tour
ing cars. limousines, landaulets, road
sters and electrcs formed the long pa
rade of motor vehicles which could be
seen everywhere The speedway, the
Geological Park and Rock Creek Park
proved attractive spots for the motor
lists. In the parks the cars moved in slow
procession in single file. it being almost
impossible to start any speed contests
owing to the crowded condition of the
thoroughfareS.
A sloping hood of the Renault type
bids fair to become popular for motor
delivery cars. Besides it's unusual and
yet attractive appearance. this style or
construction offers distinct advantages
for commercial cars With this style OF
lood the radiator is placed at the dash.
where il is protected and out of harm 5
way. This is particularly important in
a delivery car. which is constantly in
use in crowded traffic and in tight
places, where it is difficult to back and
turn. In America the leading exponent
of this type of construction for delivery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
WALLS OF CHINESE CITIES
To Be Torn Down to Make Way TO
Modern Improvements.
From the North China Daily News.

From the North China Daily News
The decision to demolish the ancient
wall surrounding Shanghai city is an
interesting sign of the times as well as
the preliminary to an ambitious scheme
of development.
Scores of coolies were at work yester-
day with pick and shovel on that portion
of the city rampant which faces the street
leading to the old yamen. The wall itself
is several times wider than the aIleyways
along which pedestrians and rickshas
make their devious and difficult way in
that part OF the city. The space acquired
by the removal of the wall should there
lore. Il used to best advantage, be of
considerable value
1T appears to have been suddenly dis
covered that the wall is useless as a
means OF defense. and that it is an ugly
impeachment to the development and i'm
provcment of the native quarters. The
work was put in hand Immediately the
order went forth from the town hall
works department that it was to be exc
! cuted without fail
The first section to be removed is that
| stretching from near the old yamen alng
by the Great East gate to the United
! Fire Brigade buildings The moat or
| creek beneath the wall is to be filled in,
| and it is reported a broad maloo is to
| take it's place.
| The owners and Inhabitants of shanties
! on the wall have been ordered to remove
! these, and any fences, material. etc,
| which would impede the progress of the
work An outcry might have been ex-
pected, since the scheme had been strong
| ~ opposed but the order has been quietly
i accepted. In fact. very little interest
seems to have been aroused by the work,
even though it inaugurates a striking
change.
! Two of the principal gates in the city
wall of HangchoW have been removed.
| At Canton the republican government has
| ordered an investigation as to the popu-
| lation and the number of houses along
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24

fellOes of the wheels or the edges of the
rims at the point directly in front of the
axle. If this measurement differs from
the same measurement taken on the OPP
posite side of the wheels it shows the
aXles are out of alignment. Correct this
defect Immediately or expect big tire
bills.
Buy good pressure gauge and regis
ter q solemn VOW TO use il frequently and
regularly throughout the season.
IF you add new accessories this spring
be sure they do not bring the weight of
your car above the weight your tires are
designed to carry. If you are in doubt
about this matter be on the safe side and
buy the larger size tires which are made
for your present rim equipment. They
cost little more to buy. but considerably
less to use.
satisfied motorist is good booster.
x x * i
While no public announcement has yet
been made it is known TO the trade that
the I. B. Jeffrey Company is now MAX
ing extensive tests of the and one
half ton truck, which was exhibited at
the Chicago motor truck show, prepara-
tory to marketing a service truck of this
type.
Service organiza tons are being perfect
ed by automobile manufacturers in many
of the metropolitan cities
4
Nineteen-twelve self-starting Cadillac
touring cars were delivered yesterday to
Eldridge f.. Jordan, E. II. Talbert and
Thomas A. Armat.
4 X X
a model d. six cylinder, torpedo body
Franklin self-starting touring car has
been ordered by Maj. Parker w. West,
for delivery in June. The car is to be
fully equipped for touring. Sales of a
model G. Franklin runabout. fully equip
ped to s. O. Kimberly. and model NJ
little six" touring to S. HaZen Bond,
We're reported yesterday. Delivery will
be made this week.
* X 4 *
Nineteen-twelve Buick cars were deIiv-
cred last week to the following: Foster
Motor Car Company, Richmond, Va.
models 36 and % roadsters, and % tour
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
Kings in the Play.
I'M the London Chronicle.

L
1t used not to be an offense to put a
king into play. Several of Shakespeare S
historical plays were produced before
James 1 at Whitehall And there is the
striking instance of his Henry Will
with it's coronation procession, which
critics agree was first played in the latter
years of the reign of that monarch
daughter, Queen Elizabeth. Here the
dramatist glided over very thin ice indeed
with regard to Anne Boleyn, the virgin
queens mother.
The banning of a play for the apparent
reason that there is a king in it recalls
Colley Cibbers complaint about the Vaga-
ries of the censor. Cibber. in his au-
photography, narrates how the master OF
the revels struck out the whole of the first
act of Richard III' cas- i altered III
from Shakespeare. on the grounds that
the distresses of Henry VI depicted there
in would remind weak people OF King
James, then living i'm France. One must
certa inly agree with Cibber that the pros
pect of Shakespeare's proving an incl'e-
ment TO rebellion in favor of the Stuarts
was too remote to come within the range
of practical politics.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1912-03-24
EARTHQUAKES in England.
from the London Chronicle.

From the London CHRONICLE.
English earthquakes are not uncommon
but we can rejoice that they have de-
creased in severity. For the damage done
nowadays is as nothing compared will
the ravages wrought by early Englisf
earthquakes. In 1850. for instance, par
of ST PauIs Cathedral was wrecked b,
an earthquake shock. and at an earlier
date Glastonbury Abbey had been COM
pIetely destroyed. Staffordshire, where
the latest shock was felt, would appea,
to be the earthquake area of England
for shocks were also felt there in 1903
Even as recently as 1884. however. an
English earthquake was severe enough tC
require a Mansion house fund to repair
it's ravages in the eastern counties