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The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
Ex-senator Regretted That
He Didn't Get His In
vitatiOn in Time.
CAMPAIGN OUTLINED
Only PrOgressives will Be on
Guard-NO Olive Branch
ing, No Placating.
HEADQUARTERS IN CHICAGO
Branches in New York and Far
West City-SenatOr Gore
Optimistic.

Announcement was made yesterday
from Woodrow Wilson's summer home.
where he entertained New Jersey Demo.
Gratis OF all factions at luncheon. that
the Democratic campaign will see mono
but progressives on guard. Greater ef-
fort will be put forth to capture pro-
gressive Republice ms than conservative
Democrats. The olive branch will not
be extended to reactionaries. but the
latch string will be out for all who
wish to come into camp without hope
of future reward or participation In
even the credit for victory.
The national Democratic campaign
will he run from Chicago with branch
headquarters in this city and one In
Denver or San Francisco. The selec-
ton OF a national chairman 10 in Gov.
Wilson's hands. Senator Gore Of Okla
homa, who consulted for two hours with
the Presidential nominee. says the
chairman will be a man Of the new
type" This Ats William r. McCombs
and others. Joseph l.. Davies says
the national committee is unanimous
for McCOmbs.
The subcommittee OF the Republi-
can National Committee spent al day
in conferences at Washington without
picking out a chairman to manage the
Taft campaign. They found President
Taft had an open mind and no choice.
Eight or ten names were discussed
The Presidents secretary. Mr.. Hilles.
and Harry NJ. Dougherty Of Ohio. are
in the lead for the place. William,
Barnes. Jr., who had talk with Pres
ident Taft. appears to be eliminated
from the craftsmanship race.
Col. Roosevelt has given the widest
latitude to his followers in the matter
of making trades for local support In
States and counties. He teleRraphed
William Allen White that there was
no objection to the use Of the title
Progressive Democratic" by any Or
party electors.
Third party headquarters were
opened in Brooklyn with Timothy l..
Woodruff in charge. In a few days will
lam II. Htchkiss. who has been deslg-
mated State chairman. will call a meet
ing to launch New York State or
ganization. Comptroller Prendergast Ia
to he the national committeeman from
this State and also the third party can
didate for Governor.
Thomas Taggart resigned his men,
bership in the National Committee from
Indiana. saying desire to quit politics
and not the fac. of Wilson's nomina.
tion impclled him.
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NEW JERSEY GREETs WILSON.
Democrats Of All Factions At the
Governors Lunche0n.

SEA GIRT. y. j.. July s-Although IL
was band wagon day for the New Jersey
Democrats al the Little White House.
there were developments to-day Of much h
more Importance nationally to the fight
of Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic
party for the Presidency.
II was made emr hattie that this II to
he a campaign run by the progressive
wing of the Democratic party. headed
by progressive chairman. managed
by progressive committees and that there
will be no olive branching, no concessions.
no placating OF any conservative elements
in the purity at any stage Of the game.
The progressive fight il to be carried on
in every State in the Union. no matter
how long it may have been Republican
and no matter what any third party
may think about it or do about it.
The national headquarters 10 to bs In
Chicago, and not only will there be an
Eastern branch headquarters in New
York city but there will be another branc,
In Denver or San Francisco. The latch
string will be out for all Democrats. brt
they must come in az progressives wiz
no idea that they can claim any fsvo.'
after the victory. There will be mo-
effort made to attract the support o
progressive Republicans than conserv.-
tive Democrats.
United States Senator Thomas F. Go,
of Oklahoma. who arrived to-day JUS
about the time the Jerseymen had pu.
in an appearance, seemed to have beo,
able to clarity the situation. Senate
Gore had two hours talk with the Gov
ernor and he made no concealment q
his qualification after the interview wa
over. The senator sounded the pro-
gressive note and it may be added tina.
he will play big part in the fght.
Individually it looks as II he we're ~
favor of william F, McCombs for nationa,
chairman. although he did not Nay a
much He only said that tho par
needed man like McCombs or Mitch'li
Pa liner. Whoever he is to be no mus.
he man Of the new type the Senator
said.
-lhc now 'vre and the -~lss'tion ot
him rest exclusively with Gov. Wilson,
hc added, and do not wish TO emharrass
the Governor by any suggestion, hANs
no doubt that all Democtats od end on
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
JOHN D., 73, WINS AT GOLF.
Rockefeller plays better Game Than
lie DId Q Year AsO.


CLEVELAND, July s.-John u. Rookie
feller was IS years old to-day and he
won a game Of golf In better form than
was his play in 1911. He arose at 1880
and took long look at his face In the
mirror
Not 40 bad for three score and thir-
teen" he soliloQuized Then he went
down to breakfast. ate a heaping dish
Of stra wberries and cream. drank a
large glass Of milk and munched several
pieces Of buttered toast.
MANY happy returns Of the day"
said the maid as she served him At
. A. NJ. Mr.. Rockefeller mounted his
bicycle and started for the golf links.
DIR. W. ". Bustard, DIR. II. r. Biggar.
Capt. Schofield and DR.. f. h. Rhodes
were waiting at the links. MIR. Rocke-
fcller was in form and soon had the
measure Of Rhodes, his nearest oppo-
nent.
He spent the afternoon In his usual
way. No guests were invited for the
birthday party He and Mrs. Rookie
feller ate the birthday cake alone.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
ROBBERS HOLD UP A TOWN.
Railroad TOwerman Finally Drivca
Them on With shotgun.

CHAMPAIGN. H.. July Three masked
bandits, armed with revolvers and shot
guns. terrorized the village of Tolono.
ILL.,, to-day.
Two farmers driving home We're held
the Illinois Central stati on, where the
agent was forced at the point Of gun TO
surrender all the cash on hand. At the
same I ime two men waiting for train
were robbed.
The raid was interrupted at this time
by towerman who ran to his office and
seized his gun. His shots drove the
robbers of A they left down the rail-
road track they returned his fire. but no
hots took effect
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
OLD MURDER CASE TRIED.
slayer Htd Not Far From Home
with Price IN Head.

LEXINGTON. Ky, July s,-John II,
MCNAMARA was placed on trial here to-
day for the murder Of Jacob s. Keller
thirteen years. ago, Both mon we're promi-
nent in business circles and belonged 10
innuential families. Mcnamara stepped
on Keller's heels following a path in the
snow on Main street Keller stepped aside
with remark about giving him the road
when McNamara drew revolver and shot
Keller
Keller died the following day. In the
meantime Mcnamara had been released
on bond He disappeared and roamed
the country with reward Of 81, 400 for
his arrest Four years ago he went to
I.ouiaville. where when arrested he was
a practising veterinary surgeon known a.
"Dr Jimmy Baker.
A slater knowing his whereabouts and
often visiting him Impaired the seoret n
a close friend, who w 'im~ hccsm~ M
enemy and told the officials the secret
guarded for years by the relatives
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
TAFT MOTHER WON'T SERVE.
ConGer of Ohio WIN Give = PROXY to
c. =. Taft.

CLEVELAND. July 81. ". ConGer
Ohio's representative to notify President
Taft of his denomination, will not serve.
At the Chicago convention the Ohio
delegation chose Conger as it's member
for the notification committee before the
Presidential nominee was picked. In
the situation which arose later Conger
was one Of thirty-four Ohio delegates who
refused TO vote or sanction any act OF the
convention as finally constituted. Conger
protested against the nomination Of Taft.
Under the circumstances do not sec
how can serve on the notification COM
mittee." Conger said to-day. He reached
his decision only after consulting with
a number OF prominent Republicans. He
intends TO write to the President = brother.
G. p. Taft Of Cincinnati. setting forth the
situation and rendering him his proxy as
a member Of the committee.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
HER FATHER A SOLDIER IN '7e
And Mrs. Ackcn's Uncle Was Signer
OF the DeclR ra tiOn of Independence.

New BRUNSWICK. n. j.. July s. Mrs
Antoinette Rose Acken. whose father
fought in the Revolution. died at her
home here last night. She was 90 years
old. Her uncle was sgner of the Dec
laration of independence Mrs. Acken
remembered the visit Of Lafayette TO this
country in 1924 and used to say that he
saluted her when he passed through
Bonhamt own. where she lived.
Mrs. Acken was born in Bonhamto own
in 1910. She was the daughter of James
and Martha Ross. and her husband was
the late Capt samuel Acken She was
the last survivor Of a family of fourteen
children. She leaves three daughters
Miss Amanda, Miss Antoinette and Miss
Alena Acken.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
THOMAS TAGGART RESIGNS.
Gives ~ Ills Place an the De- mo-
cratic National Committee.

WAsHINGToN. July S-Thomas Tag
CART Of Indiana has resigned his place
on the Democratic National Committee
10 take effect July ~.
Mr. Taggart IL In Washington and
made the announcement to-day that his
resignation had been forwarded to the
chairman of the National Committee.
William II. UHrien. State Auditor Of In
diana, or senator John ". Kern will
succeed to the place
Mr. TagRart insists that his only pur.
pose IN .uii,ins the Na,iunai Commit Il o.
was tn get oui ot politics.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09

ionceman Hanley is likely to die. He
IL ~ years old and has been on the
iorce twenty-five years. He is married
anu lives at 400a Prospect place
policeman Williams will recover His
nome Is at l5a Nelson street. lie Joined
the force In 1891. Gonzales was shot In
the left leg
In turning out the midnight platoon
at the Hamilton avenue station house
Inspector Harkins said he wished the
pubic might Judge the police by such
acts az those Of lianley and Williams.
III was fine. | might say heroic
work." said the Inspector
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
4sl IN SMALLPOX QUARANTINE.
Steeraxe Passengers Of Hav~rfOrti
Held Out of Philadelphia.

PHILADELPHIA. July s.-Four hundred
and thirty -one steerage passengers were
taken from the steamship Haverford
OF the American Line to the Marine Hos
pital at Lewes. Del. this morning. and
will be detained there for several days
to prevent further spread OF smallpox.
which was brought into Philadelphia
on the Haverford the last time she arrived.
.~-. More tAAa- 700 oases were tyaosd 10 the
Haverford at that time. and Dr. Cairns
Of the local Department of Health gave
orders that the Haverford should be
detained this time.
When the Haverford last docked the
ships surgeon failed to report that there
had been one death from smallpox on
board and that there were several suspi-
cious cases. Within three weeks small
pox cases had been reported from all
sections Of the surrounding country
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
DECIDE THERE'S NO HELLrIRE.
Bible students Vote the "Other
Place" Out OS Extstenre.

GLEN Echo. Md, July s.-The Inter-
national Bible Students conference here
this afternoon formally voted out Of ex
istence the hell Of Scripture and "the lake
OF fire and birthstone"
The conference recorded it's disbelief
in the ancient theory Of the other place"
after Gen. W. p. Hall OF Washington, -. c.,
had demanded reputation of the doctrine
OF eternal "hellfire" ON the ground that II
tended to create scepticis'n.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
NEW OPERA FOR NEW YORK.
"NadaMe sans.Gene" win Nave
First Hearing Here.

Special Csbie Despatch 10 The Su>
PARIS. July S.-M. Gatti-Casazza. di-
rector OF the Metropolitan Opera. New
York. has returned to Paris and con-
Arms the report that he has contracted
for the frst production OF Giordano's
opera Madame Sans-Gene" at the Met
ropolltan In the season OF lS13-l4.
The opera will not be produced any
where before It's production in New
York.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
BARON HELD AS EMBEzzLER.
Prochastas. Caught In Canada, I
Wanted In Pitssbsrs.

Wanted In PitssbarG.
PIrTsBURo. July Welcomed in So
ciety for the last two years. Baron Jerry
@. Prochastas. duellist. former Captain
In the Austrian army before he was exiled.
occupies cell in the prison at Vancouver.
B. c., to-day.
He will be brought back to this city for
trial on a charge OF embezzling funds
amounting TO 900 from the foreign de-
partment OF the Franklin Savings and
Trust Company. OF which he had charge.
There is one person in this city who
still believes in his innocence. That 10
the daughter Of wealthy PtttsburR man.
Their engag cement was to have been an
nounced in a month.
Extradition PAPERS were signed by the
Premier OF Canada. and detective will
leave to- night TO bring the Baron back.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
HEAT GETS SEN. DIXON IN BED.

Roosevelt Manager Nearly Pros.
trated by Warm Wave and Work.
WASHINGTON. July s.--Senator Dixon.
Roosevelts campaign manager. arrived
here to-day from New York and went
home to bad at once.
Tho Senator was nearly Frustrated by
the heat and pressure OF work during the
last few DAYS
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
RIDERLEss AIRsHIP LOST.
Floats Out over PaciAc After Damp.
Ing the Driver.

inG the Driver.
REDWOOD CITY. Cal. July s.-Joseph
C Vierra. aviator. may be found in his
bed at home, this city. His aeroplane
from which he fell is riding the winds to
the seaward. lost.
vierra and his brother. Edward. have
been experimenting with a Montgomery
glider OF the type in which John j. Mont
gomery Of Santa Clara University. whose
pupils they were lost his life last fall.
Late yesterday afternoon the glider
rose successfully with Joseph Vierra
guiding IL and began to move forward
rapidly against the wind. but when at q
height OF about fifteen feet it bucked and
threw it's pilot.
Instead Of falling to the ground it con-
tinued TO rise on the wind and soar sea-
ward until il disappeared. Vierra was
severely bruised. but broke no bones.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
BELGIAN HARE AT CAPITOL.
Western senator Says He's Not n
Bu1l Moose Nor q Land Crab.

WASHINGTON, July s."Are you a
Bull Moose?" asked one Senator OF a
Western progressive with Roosevel II
leaning.
NO" replied the Westerner mourn
fully, "but l will not join Taft's part y
the political land crabs. never could
progress backward
Then what is your geological classifi-
cation?" persisted the questioner.
Politically speaking" replied the
Westerner. Il think I'll join Woodro "
Wilson. The Belgian hare runs like hell
and multiplies rapidly"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
WHALE RAMS A SCHOONER.

Crew and Passenger Forced to
Aba ndOn Boat.
ST. JoHN's. Newfoundland. July s.-A
whale rammed the schooner Empire SO
severely that her crew Of six and a pas
senger had 20 abandon the vessel
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09
RECORD FOR NEW OCEAN ROUTE
Mauretania Got to Eishguard at 5it7
Yesterday Afternoon.

Yesterday Afternoon.
The record for the far southerly course
for eastward bound liners was established
by the Mauretania when she arrived at
Fishguard. England. at 5:i7 o'clock yes
terdsy afternoon
The southerly course Is some 200 miles
longer than the old northern course. as
the liners 20 as far south "a ~. 10 degrees
latitude.
The Mauretania left New York at )
o'clock in the afternoon of July 2.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09

OtWCN'S PssHt wINt MN ONE on,
\ wonderful Flesh aud iiiooh Builder
II DEWEY SONS co, i3s Fulton ST.. " y
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09

\ few dsshes ~ <nsostura B,tssVs In your
e-Adr.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09

c 4 c Ginger Ale And Burke \ Irish Whisksy,
Ssfs drink tos OolfeFa-A6a
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1912-07-09

~, W ,WI siMMHH IONN Hor,.
s,A. '' I'nrphate restores Vitality. relieve.
'1'' . al q4l,ts the nerves, ADJ,
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
NEEDS NEW BUILDING
Penn College Cramped to Properly
Accommodate Students.

Limited class accommodations and
the growth of departments OF Penn
college have made imperative de-
mands for more room and the board
of trustees has been impressed with
the necessity of meeting the emer-
gency. II the financial side of the
problem can be arranged, it is posi-
bic that construction of new bald.
ing may be commenced this year.
Accommodations are desired for the
administration departments and
should the Improvement be made it
will probably be called the Admins.
tratiOn building" Plans under con.
sideration contemplate the housing
Of the presidents offices, apartments
for the board OF trustees, dean of the
college and other officers and COM
mittees on the ground floor Recita.
ton rooms and apartments for the
rapidly growing commercial depart
ment would occupy second floor and
basement rooms. Development of
the project will be awaited with in
terest
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
ELM GRovE--MADIsoN TWP.

Snow began falling in this part of
the country Tuesday morning and
continued all day, making the roads
in much better condition. Late thaw
however has put them again in bad
shape.
Mrs. Hevelin has been threatened
with pneumonia but is some better
at this writing. DR.. Phillips of New
Sharon is caring for her.
Mrs. Fairy Minard, of Buxton. is
visiting at the parental Stout home.
The sale at Mrs. Stigers' was we'll
attended and everything sold well.
Hay went as high as $22 ton and
straw $11.40 per ton.
A fine baby girl was born to Mr.
and Mrs. Abe Shafer Feb. 3, 1912.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl Stout visited at
fred Ratclitf's, near Lynnyille, Satur-
day and Sunday.
Some of the young people of the
neighbOrhoOd attended the box sup
per at Lacey and report a fine time.
WIN Bishop OF Canada is visiting
a few days among friends and old
acquaintancrs.
Feb. II. Dew Drop.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
EDDYv|LLEETCH|NGSA T UNIVERSITY PARK
HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS GIVE
, A SUCCESSFUL MINSTREL EN-.
TERTAiNMENT-FAMiLY REuN.
ION AT J. W. SHAHAN HOME.

Eddyville, Feb. 20.-The students
of the high school gave an entertain
ment at the opera house Friday night
The principal part of the program
was colored minstrel which was
well played by those participating
Specials on the program were Jap
anese drill by several small girls, a
solo, THE Last Rose of Summer" by
Miss Louise Ward; a reading, The
Colored Camp Meeting" by Miss Leta
Worrall, and an imitation of South
ern stump speech by John DeTar, all
of which were appreciated by the
crowd. On account of being unable
to accommodate all who gathered Fri
day night, the play was repeated on
Saturday evening.
Mrs. T.. f. Vance and daughter
Esther spent Saturday in OskalOosa
at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. N. b.
Holloway.
L. ". Terrell is reported on the sick
list
Saturday, Feb. II, being the saith
birthday anniversary of J. w. Sha.
han, a reunion was held at his home,
where all spent an enjoyable day to-
gether. Two of the children were
unable to be present. Those present
were: Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Shahan and
son Paul, of near Cuba; Miss Elsie
Belman and brother Maurice. of Al
bia; DR.. and Mrs. Shahan and son
Russell and Mrs. NJ. f. Bell.
Miss Edith Lee, who is attending
college at Mt. Pleasant, came home
Friday night TO visit till Monday with
her paretns, Mr. and Mrs. J. l.. Lee
Cal Chord went to Taintor Sunday
morning to spend the day with his
grandfather, d. c. Jones.
Miss Pearl Workman left Monday
morning for the northern part of the
state.
Mrs. Lyons and daughter, of Oska-
loosa, spent Sunday at the home of
Mrs. Lyons parents, Mr.. and Mrs. J.
c. McCord.
w. s. Keller was an OskalOosa bus
mess caller Monday.
ry Bauman, of Pella, were Sunday
guests at the ]. w. Johnson home.
Mr.. and Mrs. Earl True, of Ottum-
wa, visited Eddyville relatives Sun.
day.
Mrs. Abigail Williams went to Os-
kalOosa Monday to visit DR.. and Mrs.
r. V. Mater.
Mrs. |. L. Stewart, who has been
here for several days training the
high school students for a play, left
Saturday for her home in Hampton,
Iowa.
Arthur Brunt, of Bussey, who has
been here visiting relatives, went to
Oskaloosa Monday to visit at the DR..
r. V. Mater home.
Simon lager, of Batavia. is here
visiting his mother and other rela-
tives.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
NO new FIRE TRUCK
Council Votes Down Investment.
Seat Is Declared Vacant.

At meeting OF the city council last
night the seat of COuncilman.at-large
F. M. Anderson was declared vacant
but the election of successor to the
place was deferred until special
meeting to be held for that purpose
Monday evening, February Goth.
Following investigation OF appa.
ratus by a special committee Mayor
S. V. Reynolds had been empowered
to enter into contract for the pur
chase OF new motor power hose and
chemical engine truck for the fire de.
partment and new motor ambulance
and patrol for the city and hospital
service, costing between seven and
eight thousand dollars and the orders
for the apparatus had been placed.
The mayor was of the opinion that
the orders should be cancelled owing
to the reduced revenues of the city
by the closing of the saloons. The
vote Of the council was unanimously
in favor of cancellation of the orders
for the new apparatus.
Much time of the session was de-
voted to the hearing and considera.
ton of tax matters, all of which were
referred for investigation.
Claims We're allowed and ordered
paid. A. J. Augustine was present
concerning a claim of ten dollars
for auto damage caused by defective
sewer covering, and his claim was
allowed by special vote of the council.
John Cleveland offered the city
some wheel scrapers used by the
county in special grading for which
the board would have no further use.
The offer was accepted and the ap.
paratus was taken as it was a bar.
gain and the city needed the scrapers.
Reports of officers were read and
filed and the council adjourned to
meet again next Monday evening.
The Oskaloosa herald. (Oskaloosa, Mahaska County, Iowa) 1885-1919, 1912-02-22
THEY COME HERE IN 'l3
OskalOosa Selected as Meeting
Place for the Clothiers.

The Herald this afternoon received
the below telegram from Art Open
heimer of the Golden Eagle, VINO is in
attendance at the annual meeting of
tho Iowa Retail Clothing Association
at Dubuque. The telegram explains
itself and means a big gathering for
the Quaker city next year;
Dubuque, Feb. 15.-To the Herald:
-Oskaloosa has been selected by the
Retail Clothing Association as the
place OF holding their annual conven-
ton next year. Meeting here was.
great. II is expected that at least
800 delegates will attend the 1913
meeting Officials were elected as fol.
lows: President, w. Fl. Burrows, Of
Cedar Rapids; vice president, J. G..
Dysart, of Ottumwa; second vice pres
ident, w. S. Robinson of Perry; secre
tary-treasurer, c. L. Wry of Forest
City. Art Oppenheimer.