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The Salt Lake tribune. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1890-current, 1912-10-31
Missed by Senators.

The illness which proved fata was Ut
Tie known in Washington until the la
few months, Mr. sherman was not pres
ent during the closing days cf the last
session, and the scnatc-without Il prcsi-
dent pro lem ny the death of Frye and
unable TO agree upon suCcessor-got
along by temporary agreement placing
some senator in the chair for two weeks
at II time.
sherman WAS genuinely missed in the
capitol II was an occurrence of an ordj-
nary day With congress in session TO meet
sherman walking down Pennsy,Va mis-. ave-
Due, often alone. rosy hecked and cheer
fUl, returning the salutations OF scores
who knew him by sight. thought of him
as sunny Jim and greeted him, Good
morning. Mr. President" and the passer-
by who recognized him was greeted as
heartily as the senator who might he
next.
Vice President Sherman was horn in
tu"a on Octoher ~ 1885. lie was mar
riod in 1851 80 Carrie Babcock at East
Orange. \. i. They have three .sons.
Sheriff. Richard /. and Thomas ~. u'l
living and IN business in Utica. Tho vice
president was an r.lk. trustee Of Ham
iltor college. = r1ernbcY or tho Dutch
Reformed church. member of many
clubs and business man OF Wide inter-
oSfS
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Foods That Bind
Little Children
Start them off right with a good
laxative and then watch
their diet.

Mothers arc often uDconsciously very
careless about the diet of their children,
forcing all 20 eat the same foods. The
fact is that all foods do not agree alike
with different persons. Hence, avoid
what seems to constipatc the child, or
to give IL indigestion, and urge it 10
take moro of what is quickly digested.
If the child shows tendency TO
constipation 1t should immediately he
given mild laxative TO help the bow
es By this is moi meant a phvsic or
pur9atiyc, for these should never he
. given 10 children, nor anything like
salts. pills. etc. What The child re-
quires, is simply small dose Of he
gentIest of medicines. such as DR.. Cald-
we'll : Syrup Pcpsin. which in the opn.
ion Of thousands of watchfrl mothers
is the IDEAL remedy for snv child Show.
ing q tendency 20 constipation. SO many
things can happen TO q coustipatcd child
that care j. necessary. Catching cold
pics, hcada ches. slccpicssncss. and
many other aunoyanccs that children
should not have eau usually be traced
10 constipation.
Many OF Americas foremost fami-
lies are never without Svrup PepsiD
because one can never tell when some
member of the family may need il. aud
sll can use IT. Thousands iGdoyse il.
among them the parents OF Alton Hill
jeuksmp. NscogdOcbes, Tex. ard Mrs,
III. r. Chesmau. Sherwood. Or.. who buy
il regularly of their druggist at fftv
cents aud ono dollar . bottle. the latter
size being bought by those who already
know it's value, and il contains proper
tionately moro
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Tho events he helped 10 shape are so
Crmr.IRtiNcy recent That history cannot
assign him 10 his proper place until IL
also records the work of his contem-
porarics'
TO The house oi representative ~ the
Gfticth congress hr came In the winter
of 1897. lust passed his thirty second
BIRTHDAY, with ;Ec cncrSE and optimism
OF youth, college bred from the nails OF
Hamilton. which has given 10 pubic nc
none without some mark o; distinction.
lie had hccn elected mayor OF Utica two
Years before. Like many others who
came TO cad In thc national legislature
he brought with him an education in law
He was wai-borp aud we'll bred. HIS
falher, Richard ". Sherman, was an
editor and public l!gurc In New York
state
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Doctor Gives Up.

Not since early this morning. when
bis attending physician made the final
announcement of his inability to do
more for Mr., sherman relief had
there been the least probability of
saving the PATIENTS life, or even Of
prolonging il for any considerable
f, time.
1t had been the doctors hope that
be might so stimulate the kidneys as
tn cause them TO resume their func-
tions, but when he was compelled TO
acknowledge his failure in this re-
spect. he surrendered. frankly acknowl-
edgiug that the fight was lost.
DR. Peck, however. remained with
his patient all iav, but did little for
him beyond administering an ocra-
sional hypolermic injection of NOR
pbiue.
Due both to the presence Of exccs.
sirc urcamic acid and to the sedative
employed, Mr.. Sherman lay in state
of coma throughout the greater part
of the day. Only twice did he throw
off the dense stupor which enthralled
him. On neither Of these occasions
was he conscious for more than n few
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GENUINE REGRET
AT WASHINGTON

WASHINGTON, Oct, 30.-News of Vice
President Shcrmsns death, though II In Il
been expected hourly was received with
profound sorrow In official Washington
At the capital, where cvory attache cor
sidered him friend, In the government
visitor, among the cabinet officers and I'm
The diplomatic corps. whore he had many
close friends the announcement will cause
genuine regret
itninedlately on receipt OF the news Col
onel Daniel r. Ransdcll. sergcant-at-arms
of the senate, dispatched formal notifica
lion TO Senator Bacon. temporary presid =
ing officer OF the senate. now In New
York on his way back to Georgia after
n campaign tour. and asked for Instruc-
tions,
President Taft and the cabinet probab
ly VIII attend the funeral
Chief Justice White of the supreme
court. is expected also to assign two Assoc
ciate justices 10 represent the court
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PRESIDENT WILL
ATTEND FUNERAL

NEW YORK, oct 2O-Prcsidcnt Taft 8
principal statement after Dclng informed
OF the death Of Vice President sherman
was made tonight just as the president
was about 10 board his train for Wash
inetou after 4 day OF festivities in con-
nection with tho launching OF the battle-
Ship New York. The statement was as
follows;
News Of the death OF Vice President
James :. Sherman has just reached me-
and although it was not unexpected. 1t
has filled my heart with sadness. feel
a sense of personal bereavement In the
loss of q friend, who was n conscientious
worker I'm the many undertakings IN
which We were engaged,
1T is an easy matter 10 pay TRIBUTE tc
his worth. He was gentleman oi splen
did poIse. OF mental attainment, Wnieh
nc balanced by so flnc a sense or JUSTICE
that all who knew him respected him
and admired him.
THE sobriauct which he has properly
earned and which was tribute TO a dis,
position that radiated sunshine and good
Will readily explains the warm effectlon
in which he was held by thc many thou-
sands who had come into personal con-
tact With him.
parliamentary law and practice, he
a achieved reputa ton Of national proper
tions before he was elevated TO the high
and digpi1cd office OF vice president "i
the United states His services IS vice
president will be fttingly acknowledging
by the United States senate. over which
he presided with marked carnestness, Hc
was q Republican Of sturdy principles and
highly regarded aud will he sadly missed
in the many crises created by new prob
lens arising aud demanding wise con-
sideration and practical solution.
1.-THE sympathy of all his fr1ends goes
out to his widow and children. with whom
he dwclt In relationship which may
we'll be termed ideal The sorrow OF n
nation will be aroused by the news Of
his death In the many tender tributes
which will ho paid pnblicly and privately
TO his memory will be found evidence
Of tho optimism and sunlight shed among
his associates. To these, ] would add my
own, the more certain and sincere be-
cause Of the close official and personal
relationship that existed between us and
the opportunity thus offered me for an
appreciation OF his sterling and beautiful
character"
The president said he expected to at
tcn1 the funeral
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Bacon Takes Action.

NEW YORK, Oct. 3o.-The senate as
A whole will be appointed as a commit
tee to attend the funeral OF Vice Presi-
dent Sherman. according to announce
|1nent made here tonight by Senator
Bacon. president pro tempore OF that
body.
Senator Bacon said that as soon as the
date of the funeral was announced, the
sergea mt at arms Of the senate would be
notified by him to telegraph Individually
10 the members of the senate urging them
TO be present at the funeral.
Immediately upon hearing Of Mr.. Sher-
mans death Senator Bacon telcgra phcd
TO the sergeaut-at-arms TO taRc charge
and direct the funeral arrangements sub
ject 10 the wishes OF the family. The ex-
penses OF the funeral will be borne by
fbo 10
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SKIN TROUBLES
DRIVEN AWAY
BY POS[AM

II suffering from any skin trouble. free
Yourself from further annoyance immc-
d!atcly hy the use OF Poslam. tho perfect.
modern skin remedy
poslam stops itching at once and
quickly cures eczema. acne, plnpIcs' salt
rbeum. Itch and all like diseases, cradi-
Gates pimplcs and common blemishps
with Il few applications. clears rcd noses
and inilameJ compilations over night.
Many distressed for years have expert
cHccd complete cnres through Posiam In
q Few days,
POSLAM SOAP is the soap pt soaps for
daily use. toilet and bath. as means
al improving color ana texture Of tho
skin and assuring its continued health.
Absolutely pure. IL derives lis rare benn-
fetal effects from medication with Pos
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fants.
SChramm- Johnson. Drugs. and all drag
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Foslam Soap tprice, - ocnis}. For free
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Kidneys Failed.

DR.. Peek attributed thc crisis in the
case entirely IN tho failure OF the Kid
news to operate. This condition re
suited in filling the system with n
virulcnt poison which rapidly DESTROYED
the patient S vitality, The poison
caused considerable twitching Of tho
muscles and transformed the hitherto
ruddv complexion of the vice presi-
lcut s face to dark purple.
Mr.. sherman 5 rapid decline in health
dated from August 81. when he was
formally notified OF his nomination
AS vice president. according TO DR..
Peck He was warned that the cNcr.
tiou incident 10 the ceremonies might
have an i'll effect. but insisted that
the programme as arranged be carried
out.
- You NAV know all abou; mcdi-
cine. Mr.. sherman told the physician
when ne urged him to arrange for II
brief and informal notification. % but
YOU don / know ahout politics.
|It was against MY advice. said
Or. Peck tonight "thnt Mr.. sherman
participated in the formaltics Of thc
notification ceremonies. ! suggested
that il would he better for him to re.
ceive the committee in the parlor OF
bis home, tell them briefly that while
he did not want Il denomination. be
would accept in spirit Of loyalty aud
lei that suffice,
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Always Wore Carnation.

Cannon. TaIBell Payne, sherman aud
Tawney were The great uuintette during
tho Comns tively recent years in which
Congrc css was Republican Each of them
Invariably wore 2 rcd nation for a
boutonnicrc and when Sherman went to
preside over the senntc and occupy the
coveted marble room in the other wing OF
the capitol he took the custom with him
and the flower always appeared at every
session of the upper house.
Any review Of Shcrmans life would not
be complete without reference to his work
in tho house But oulr there is record g 4
no time when he moved galleries TO ap-
plause by q debate from the floor or
changed any votes by eloquence. But the
statutes bear marks OF his work In com =
mittce and caucus and the results Of his
la oors on the rules committee the inter
state commerce committee and other
branches Of the machinery OF the house
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Active in Politics.

In New York state politics Sherman
was a leading figure. Hc always was ac-
tive in state conventions and a figure at
all national gatherings OF the party.
Sherman went TO preside over the SON
ate just about at a time when w.Vt
popularity Us known as senatorial dig
nifty was beginning to feel its first break
In the character, Sherman was dignity
itself. fair in his rulings, his colleagues
said. quiet, firm, sure and seldom re-
verscd ON appeal
But dignity so far az the traditional
senatorial frocls coat and silk hat were
concerned generally was absent lie re-
sarded his time presiding over tho senate
as days business to be attended to as
II he We're sitting I'm his bank in Utica
In which he had found a fortune and laid
the foundation OF another for his sons
He usually appeared in business suit
on hot day he came IN fsnnels.
Other senator's. reluctant perhaps 10
tiansEress stald custom fell In with his
ideas and nowadays on blis,ering Wash
incton summer day the senate looks quite
like "A business gathering
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ROOSEVELT FEARS
FRAUD IN NEW YORK
Retains William Travers Je-
rome aud Detective Burns
10 Look Out for Him.

OYSTER BAY. Oct. 3o.--Colonel Roose-
welt announced today that he had re-
tanned William TraVcrs jerome and VIII
liam !. Burns To look out for frauds at
tho polling places in New York state on
election day.
MIR Burns came 70 oyster Bay today
To tabe luncheon with tho colonel and
20 over with him the plans ior election
day.
II told Burns. said Colonel Roosc-
volt, "ths; I wanted the polls watched
and that ! wanted any kind Of fraud
on our side. ] want the guilty persons
to be prosecuted just as vigorously as
any others.
II want the people 10 understand that
whatever the outcome OF tho election
We are going 10 prosecute right up to
thc limit any persons who are guilt Of
frauds and put them behind the bars
I'VE are not going 10 have any rope
tition OF the spring primary IN this
case we have the law behind us.
Colonel Roosevelt said that other law
yers would work with Mr.. Jerome. two
or three OF them. but they have not yet
been definitely selected.
Burns and his men viii ,c Wstch Tor
tinucd, "and the lawyers will be in ac-
tive consultation with them from now
on. I asked that Mr.. Jerome he en-
gagged. l did not care who he was sup
porting; I am not concerned about that
NV only concern is that tho man who
does wrong shall be caught. | rNp-ct
that frauds will he attempted. but I
want it understood that those who try
4, will do go AT great peril"
Colonel Roosevelt left late today for
New York to speak in Madison Square
Garden tonight. He is Keeping secret his
movements in New York before his ar
rival at the Garden, on the advice Of
HIS physicians. who told him that he
must avoid crowds.
II feel perfectly well.' said Colonel
Roosevelt
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Spoke Too Long.

When it became apparent that he
would not weld to my suggestions, ]
urged him to make a speech OF not
moro than five minutes. Instead he
spoke for more than half an hour. Two
days later the exertions Of notifica.
tiou day began TO tell on the patient,
and he began TO fall
DR. Peck said the vice president ap
parcntly had not worried over the out
come Of the campaign.
"His peace Of mind was more dis
turbcd over his illness, as several of
his relatives have died from the same
disease, continued the physician.
Mr., sherman did not want rcnomi-
nation, but he was loyal and accepted
it with the understanding that he was
not to take an active part in the cam
paign.'
When his name was being considered
as a candidate for the vice presidency
by the Republican national convcn-
tion, Mr.. Sherman consulted DR. Peek
as to whether he had better accept
because of his physical condition, but
the doctor told him he did not care to
advise him upon so grave a question.
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THE SALT LAKE TRIBUNE THURSDAY MORNING. OCTOBER 1912

ccmber IL. Therefore senator Bacon 10
charged with the duties of That ofllcc
now and To him Will fall making the ar
rangcmcnts for the senaica participation
in tho funeral ceremonies,
According 10 the constitution, the sue
cession to the vice presidency now goes
to Secretary Knox OF the state depart,
mcnt. who also figures as II presidential
possibility should tho election thro" inc
contest Into the house.
Mr.. sherman was tho fifth vice presl-
dent whose death in office shocked the
ma lIon Vice President King died during
Pierccs administration, Vice president
Wilson. during that OF Grant; Vice Prcsl-
dent Hendricks, during that OF Cleveland :
and Vice President Hobart. during Nc"
Ninlcv's first term.
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Time it, in five minutes all stom-
ach distress gone. No indigestion,
heartburn. sourness or bclchin2 of gas,
ucid, or cruciations OF undiScsted food.
no dizziness, bIoating, foul breath or
headache.
Pupc's Diapepsin Is noted for its
speed in regulating upset stomachs. "
is the Surcst, quickest stomach doctor
in the whole world. and besides 1t is
harmless and delightful.
Millions Of men and women now eat
their favoritc foods without fear-thcy
know it is needless to have bad stom'
nrh
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SETTLES SOUR. UPSET STOMACH IN
FIVE MINUTES --PAPE'S D|APEPS|N
As Soon 1t Reaches the Stomach All That Distressing
Gas, Sou1ncss, Heartburn and Indigestion Nanshes.

&c, large fifty.cent case of Pape 8
Diapepsin from anv drag store and put
Your stomach right Stop being miser.
able-you are not here long, so make
your stay agreeable. Eat what YOU
like and digest 1T; enjoy it, without
fear Of rebellion in the stomach,
Diapepsin belongs in your home.
Should ono Of the family cat some.
thing which doesn't agree with them,
or in case of an attack OF indigestion.
dyspepsia, castritis or stomach dc
rau2ement, 1t ~ there to give the
quickest, aurest relief known.
{ Advertisement
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VICE PRESIDENT IS
SUMMONED BY DEATH
Continued from Page Ono.)


Marshall banner which had been flung
across one of the city streets. and of
suspending all political activity until
after the funeral
In the course of his tribute, Mayor
Baker said:
Mr. Sherman has long been idcnti
fled with the business interests Of
Utica. He was ever alert in taking
advantages for the city His home
life was beautiful. 1t was model
for all American families. He found
the greatest pleasure when surrounded
bv those who loved him as husband
and father. and It is there that his
genial presence will be missed. Stricken
rs he was with an illness which re-
nnircd constant watchfulucss, Mr..
sherman bore il with a fortitudc which
cXemplified the strong characteristics
OF the man.
The mayor ordered tha. tho flags on
all city buildings should he placed at
balfmast. aud suggested that similar
course he followed with all other flags
in lfiica
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Secretary Is Grieved.

BELOIT. Oct 20.-Secretary o. Agri~
culture Wilson was appraised OF the
death OF Vice President sherman tonight
after he had delivered campaign speech
In behalf OF Taft and sherman He said
'l am greatly grieved to hear OF the
death OF Mr.. Sherman, who was an able
presiding office, He had the general ap-
proval Of the senate on account Of his
fairness and courtesy. Ills long cX-
pericnce in the house prepared him for
his delicate duties in the upper branch
Of congress, Mr.. sherman Will rank high
among vice presidents as an official and
as competent. manly man"
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Taft Sends Condolences.

NEW YORK, Oct. 30.-President Taft
Immediately upon arriving in New York
dispatched the following telegram 10 Mrs.
Sherman in Utica;
Mrs. Taft and I extend to you our
heartfelt sympathy in your great sorrow
Our hearts go out to you In the loss OF
your noble and loving husband Vice
President Sherman had rendered dis
tineushed service to his country and his
death ten years before the time allotted
BY the palmist is a great loss AS u
member OF congress and a vice president
His memory is full of sweetness and
light.
CIVILIAN HOWARD TAFT
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minutes. Daring one Of the intervals
OF consciousness nc got out of boil and
stood ON the floor for brief period.
His weakness was such, however, that
he was soon compelled to lie down, q
circumstance which in itself marked
the rapid advance of his malady, Yes,
tcrday he walked about his room a
great deal, anl in his dilirium in
sisted upon going down in the street,
While in his right mind today, he
recognized Mrs, sherman and DR., Peck,
and spoke 10 them in familiar and on
dpalinn forms.
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Nation in Mourning.

President Taft viii issue proclamation
directing that for thirty DAYS all the Unit
ed States embassies ana legations abroad d
snail observe mourning, The flags over
the White house. the dome OF the capItoI
and the public buildings In Washington
vii! be half rnssted tomorrow and until
the day Of the funeral. From the naN.S.
department and the war department or.
dcrs were flashed 10 all army posts. shlnS
at sea. navy yards and insular possessions
TO put flags half mast on the day of tho
funeral
Many members OF the diplomatic corps
arc expected 10 attend tho funeral scrv-
ices. though not Officially
The Vice presidents death leaves the
present senate without any regular pre-
siding officer. Tho late Scua to- F'ryc's =
place as president pro-tempore never ina :
been filled. Neither Senator Calligher.
the candidate Of tho regular Republica ms
nor Senator Bacon. the candidate OF the
Democrats. has been able to command
the necessary majority vote. The Pro-
Gressive Republicans on each ballot have
prevented an election. Meanwhile, dur
ing the vice presidents several months
absence. the senate has been presided over
by Senator'S Gallagher and Bacon alter
IA civ. by
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Message From Roosevelt.

NEW YORK. Oct, 30.-Just after he
left the Madison Square Garden meet
Ing, Colonel Roosevelt was informed OF
the death OF Vice President sherman.
The colonel Immediately sent the fol-
lowing telegram
Mrs. James S. Sherman, Utica, \. Y
Mrs, Roosevelt and 7 are greatly shocked
and concerned at the sad news of your
husban nd's death. We beg you 10 accept
our most sincere sympathy.
"THEODORE Roosevelt II. :"
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Wilson Sends Sympathy.

Rv INTERNATIONAL News Service.
PRINCETON. n. J.. Oct. So.-Return-
ing home by automobile from Burlington
at midnight, Governor Wilson f1rst
learned of the death Of Vice President
sherman He was greatly shocked at the
news and expressed his profound SYM
pathy, Governor Wilson directed that a
telegram OF sympathy be prepared for
dlsnatch to Mrs. Sherman at utica,
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dents unexpected words. Tho band came
10 The relief of the situation b. playing
My Country ''ris Of Thee" aud tho
naval officers ard men filed out quickly.
The president was escorted TO his auto
mobile. Tears came 10 his eyes. lie
was lost sight Of however. ns he stepped
inside of the car and was whiskcd across
Brooklyn bridge and 10 tho Pennsylvania
railroad station in New York, where lie
due 10 take his train at II 80 o'clock
loT Washington