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Evening star., 1916-06-08
Record Ovation Given.

The progressive convention opened
in the Auditorium yesterday with a
record breaking demonstration for Col
Roosevelt
For one hour and thirty three min
utes the delegates and spectators
roared. shouted, cheered and applaud
ed. They sang the progressive battle
hymn. paraded the aisles and over the
stage ard howled down all attempts to
check them.
The demonstration exceeded the pre-
vicus record for such affairs of one
hour and twenty nine minutes estab-
lished In the democratic convention in
Denver in 1908 in behalf Of William
Jennings Bryan. which had exceeded by
four minutes the record made that same
year in the republican convention in
Chicago when Col. Roosevel.'s sup
porters sought his nomination over
william Howard Taft"
Raymond Robins, temporary chair
man of the convention. had spoken lust
three sentences of his keynote speech
when he mentioned Col. Roosevelts s
name. y wave Of enthusiasm that
amounted to nothing less than pa
rOxysm resulted. The foremost Cit
izen Of the world" was The charac.eri-
Zstion Robins used in connection with
his mention of the coioneHs name. The
response was instantaneous We want
Teddy" roared the delegates, and the
demonstration was on. With umbrel-
las raised they began marching about
the hall.
They flowed up on the stage and
wrung Victor Murdock's hand as they
filed by until the stalWart Kansan's
collar was wilted. Hamilton Fish. ir..
and another man seized delegate
bearing an American flag and carried
him around the hall on their shoulders.
Banners were torn from their places
and stanchions were lifted from the
floor as the shouting host tramped
around.
Band Also Chimes In.
Chairman Robins made several at
tempts to quell the demonstration. bu.
after a few raps of the savel gave i,
up The band chimed In with the nro-
gressive battle hymns and soon the
surging crowd was tramping the aisIes
to the strains of Onward, Christian
Soldiers" Despite the handicap of the
steps leading up into the balcony. the
demonstration spread there and soon
the spectators in the balconies Joined
in. Banners were snatched from their
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Evening star., 1916-06-08
Hogan Appeals to Roosevelt.

Frank ]. Hogan today called Roose-
Welt on the telephone at Oyster Bay.
asking help in the District of Column
bia delegation fight.
George Hop: ins, a delegate from
Tennessee was picked to present the
Miller-Chase contention.
Senator Smoot presented the general
report of the credentials committee,
seating delegates from all states ex-
cept those from the District of Colum-
bia Senator Smoot moved to adopt
the report Of the credentials commit
tee, and it was adopted without a dis
senting vote. Not voice was raised
to enter a protest against the keeping
out all District Representative ana the
expected minority report dld not ma
terialize.
row which started with the appear
ance of comic opera. has ended al
most in bitterness in the big conven-
ffon and has been the cause OF cor
around from committeeman to commit
teeman. Gen T. Coleman du Pont 3
fne hand was seen in the DEVELOPMENTS
late last night, he being strongly IN
favor of the Hogan uckeI rters ne 10
emissaries from one headquarters 10
another in an effort to build up SEN
timent for Frank J. Hogan.
the credentials committee hearo tne
case at. 8 o'clock last night. only M
teen minutes was allowed for presenta
tion of the now well known arsu-
,nen+s After this time had expired the
nommittee. l,fT for the hrst time. took a
roll-can vote. resulting in again tuIho
ing the Districts political hopes 10 'he
wall. a No ana
The convention having seated no one
,rom Washington, the national commit
tee will appoint national
man for the District.
Evening star., 1916-06-08
Gave a Qualified Opinion

It developed that the opinion IN the
CONFIDENTIAL report of the District cleo
.io hoard 70 the national committee,
which was rendered oy Attorney "a >
Worthington Of Washington 10 'he
District board. was qualified opinion
Mr. worthington recited the condl- :
tions at the primaries ana surrounding t rn,s
70 him by the board. many OF which
cI,ins were published in The Star of
>Tuesday, and then concluded:
II have no hesitation in saying. as
suming these to be the 1acts that the
Evening star., 1916-06-08
ROOSEVELT MEN FIGHT ON.
LEADING A FORLORN HOPE
Possible Attitude of Senator Boise Penose and the Penns
vania Delegation Worries Regulars-Weeks
Gets Fresh Boom.
By N. o. MESSENGER.

CHICAGO, June sseadly today the tide of Hughes sent
creeping upward and inward and crumbling
tapping the foundation of the evees the avoe had built
against advance sweeping entirely of the lower
bankments until they oblerated.
1t question today whether Roosevelt could
advance The attempt be Intellectual King Canutes 1t
believed that the colonel has let the psychological
have defeated the plans of those who promoting the
ton of Mr.. Justice Hughes.
HARMONY" OVERSHADOWS CANDIDATES..
In the early hours of today candidates. subordnated
OF harmony between the
publican factions of bolt and the of
third ticket
The unrestraned hystera OF the zeaots of the bull
vnton justified the fears OF leaders and regulars alike
that they have difficult problem solve preventing the bull
flying off handle entirely putting
a which would bring
harmony.
ROOSEVELT IN A TIGHT PLACE
1t generally conceded that the tight
the nomination of Mr. Hughes and pledge support
the republicans that the colonel presi
dental aspirations in abeyance for probably eight
To withhold support without valid ground complaint
being visible this time would pecpitate the pro-
essves and whether the colonel should not responsibility
republican would nexoab laid at his door sec
ond time,
Evening star., 1916-06-08
BY EARL GOODWIN.

CHICAGO, June s.-No delegates from
the District of Columbia to the re-
publican national convention will be
seated Both the national committee
and the credentials committee have re-
fused to seat any of the three contest
ing deIeea tions from the National Capi l.
tai This will be the first time in the
history of the republican party, accord
ing to veteran politicians here. that the
District will be unrepresented on the
floor of the convention.
The hopes of the District had lain in
minority report from the credentials
committee, to be presented today to
the full convention by John Richard
Hill. the Maryland delegate on that
comnittee. but these hopes were blast
ed by the action of the convention and
the credentials committee.
Evening star., 1916-06-08
Attacks Upon President.

President Wilson, however amiable his
intention. has rendered to this people the
most evil service tina. can be rendered TO
q great democracy by it's chosen leader.
He has dulled the national conscience and
relaxed the spring Of lofty national mo-
tive By teaching our people TO accept
high sounding words as the offset and
atonernent for shabby deeds and 10 use
~ords which mean nothing in order 10
draw all meaning from those which have
q meaning II Will be no easy task to
arouse the austere sef-respec, which has
been iuied to slun1ber by these means
To This task We should bend our unit
ed energies in the spirit OF Washing
ron and Lincoln. the spirit Of genuine
democratic leadership. the spirit which
sets the standard to which the nation
ought 20 rise. and then With confident
hope appeals 10 the soul Of the peoBle
50 that they may in fact support tho
standard thus raised
Evening star., 1916-06-08
FAMOUS AMERICAN FLAGS OWNED BY INDIVIDUALS

Some little known historic standards, not in mu-
seun1s which tell of American valor in many
Read this interesting Flag day article in The Sunday
Star. a -. 4
Evening star., 1916-06-08
Americans Divided.

The differences that have divided.
not merely republicans and progress
sives. but good Americans of all shades
of political belief, from one another in
the past sink into nothing when com
pared with the issues now demanding
decision. for these issues are vital to
the national life.
They are the issues OF unified
Americanism and of national prepared
ness II we are not all of us Ameri-
cans and nothing else, scorning to di-
vide along lines of section, of creed
or of national origin. then the nation
itself will crumble into dust.
IF we are not thoroughly prepared,
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Evening star., 1916-06-08
WOULD HAVE NATION TRUE
TOITSELF AND MANKIND
Can We Not Join for Safety and
Honor of Country?
He Asks.
EXCoRIATEs THE PRESIDENT
Says Mr.. Wilson Has Rendered Peo-
pie Most Evil Service That
Can Be Rendered to
Democracy.

OYSTER BAY, n. Y. June 8,
Col. Theodore Roosevelt will
go to Chicago if the republican
convention desires me to address
it This he announced today in
reply made to the invitation he
received last night from Senator
William B. Jackson of Maryland,
asking him to come to Chicago.
The colonel declared in his an
swer that he hoped both the re-
publicans and progressives would
nominate a man. who, if elected,
would place this nation where it
belongs by making it true to it
self and therefore true to all man
kind"
President Wilson, he said, had
rendered to this people the most
evil service that can be rendered
to great democracy"
Col, Roosevelt declared that the
differences that have divided not
merely republicans and progress
sives, but good Americans of all
shades of political belief
sink into nothing when compared
with the issues now demanding
decision the issues of uni
fed Americanism and national
preparedness.
Can we not" he asks. "for
getting past differences, now Join
for the safety and honor of our
country. to enforce the policy OF
genuine Americanism and genu-
inc preparedness"
Nation Supine and Helpless
Col Roosevelt further declared that
in the face of the awful world cata-
clysnn this nation has stood supine and
helpless" and that no excuse now
made by those responsible for this in
action is entitled to serious considera-
ton. " is for you and your associ-
ates 70 show the people that they have
". worthy alternative to which TO turn y
Text of Colonel's Reply.
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Evening star., 1916-06-08
LEADERS OF RESOLUTIONS
COMMITTEES IN ACCORD
Concordance Expected Even Though
Parties Reach Deadlock on
Presidential Nominee.
PROGRAM FOR PRoGREssIvEs
Reports of the Rules, Permanent
Organization and Other Routine
Business to Precede Adop-
tion of Platform.

CHICAGO. June 9.-Even
though the republican and pro-
gressive parties reach a deadlock
on a presidential nominee, sub
stantial harmony in platform
declarations was assured today
Leaders of resolutions committees
OF both parties today co-operated
to frame documents in parallel
vein on practically all political is
sues, including Americanism and
preparedness.
Adoption of the platform today
promised to be the principal busi-
ness of the progressive conven-
ton. which was scheduled to
meet at 2 o'clock Reports of the
rules. permanent organization and
other routine business was on the
program to precede consideration
of the platform. Walter Brown
OF Ohio was the Organization
choice for permanent chairman, to
succeed Temporary Chairman
Raymond Robins. A faction Of
so-called insurgents again threat
ened to oppose Brown with Rob-
ins or Gov. Hiram Johnson Of
California, but these moves did
not have the Endorsement of
either man
Basis of Opposition to Brown.
Those who disapproved Of Brown did
so on the ground that he had partici-
pated in many of the harmony con
ferences with republican leaders. The
insurgency was so heated that The COM
mittee on permanent organization
postponed its regular meeting for two
hours to give leaders opportunity to
reach an agreement If possible
The purpose of the cooperation be-
tween the resolutions committees Of the
two conventions was to work out their
drafts SO that no hitch in possible
union would come on that score II was
desired that the progressive platform
should NOT be so radical as to preclude ac-
ceptance by the republican nominee or
the republican platform so conservative
the progressives could not accept 1t in
case of joint nomination.
While IL was expected that the hnaI
kdraft of platform would be conplet led
fp time TO submit to the convention to-
daX. there was report current that
formal submission might be DELAYED
until tomorrow. thus making the plat
form the principal business for FRIDAY
and postponing progressive nomina-
tons until Friday night or Saturday.
Leaders expressed confidence today
that cooler counsel would prevail in
the convention.
Evening star., 1916-06-08
WEATHER

Partly cloudy tonight and tomorrow,
with probably occasional showers;
little change in temperature: light va
riable winds.
Temperature for twenty-four hours
ending pm: Highest. 73. at pm.
today; lowest S. at ) a m. today.
Full report page 20.
Evening star., 1916-06-08
Nation Supine and Helpless. -

Col Roosevelt further declared that
in the face of the awful world cata-
clysm this nation has stood supine and
helpless" and that no excuse now
made by those responsible for this in
action is entitled to serious considera-
ton. II is for you and your associ-
ates 70 show the people that they have
q worthy alternative TO which 10 turn ;,
Evening star., 1916-06-08
Depew Addresses Convention.
Roots Name Brings Cheers.

The convention applauded Mr. De-
pew's reference to the victories of re-
publican diplomacy.
The world has always understood
US up until now" said he.
His reference to the President as
the professor brought roars of laugh
ter.
The mention of Elihu Root brought
scattering applause and cheers. 1t
was the frst mention of the name of
one Of the republican candidates.
The general tone Of Mr. Depews speech
1Confinned an Eourfeenfh PAGE
Evening star., 1916-06-08
Anti-Hughes Drive Renewed.

Significance was placed upon the re-
newed drive this morning by the pro-
gressives against Mr.. Justice Hughes
on the score Of the issue OF the hyphen.
He is being viciously attacked for his
alleged lack Of antagonism OF hyphsnsL
Full-pags Advertisements In the morn
1Con{Inued oa Sixteenth Fa9e.l
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
TELLS FINDING APOLOGY NOTE IN OFFICE
Young Lawyer Is Main Wit ness at Resumption of Trabue Trial in
 Nashville

| Nashville Tenn, November 6-In the trial of Charles c. Trabue who shot and killed Harry s. Stokes, an attorney. in
 the latter's office April 26. J. G. Stephen son, protege and law associate and chief witness for the state, today was cross examined on the testimony given last Friday. He declared that in his opinion the retraction of an insult that Trabue claims to have carried to the office for Stokes to sign and which Stephenson found two days later. was ''plantcd' there, as it was not found for two days notwithstanding court officers and dctec- tives had spent several hours in the room on the day of the killing.
 Through the question of Jeff McCarn for the defense. Stephenson told of hav- ing been the first to enter the room after the killing; that immediately upon he entering he locked the door and was alone there for a short time. He a1- mitted that he had key to the suite of offices. but denied that after the first few moments following the tragedy ne was in the private office except when court officers were present.
 R. T. Blake, an attorney who was in one of Stokes offices at the time of the killing, testified that on hearing the shots he hurried into the general reception room and saw Trabue coming out of the re- ception room adjoining the private office,
 and heard him tell Miss Florence Harri-
 son. the stenographer that he had killed Stokes. Trabue's shirt, he said, was pulled out from the waist and he was bare-headed. His clothing otherwise was
 not disarranged.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
VILLA SUPREME IN CHIHUAHUA STATE
 CLAIM REFUGEES
Associated Press Man Says Bandit Holding Mexican Doctor and Compelling
 Services in Hospital

Fl Paso, Tex, November 6.-The Asso- ciated Press correspondent at Chihuahua City, who reached the border last night, was informed before leaving Chihuahua the physician of Guerrero, Chihuahua, who had been made prisoner by Villa and forced to treat the bandits wounded leg, was in Guerrero Saturday in charge Of Villas temporary field hospital. pr. Brondo Whit is Mexican citizen, not a British subject He was reported re- gently by refugees from Chihuahua N.ty as having been killed by Villa bandits.
 It was reported today to the German consul at Juarez that Belgian subject had been killed in Santa Rosalia by Villa forces, but this was not confirmed. A Spaniard who arrived from Chihuahua City last night claimed to have confirma- tion of the report that Dr. c. H. Fisher. aged and wealthy American physician at Santa Rosalia. had been stabbed to death by Villa bandits. State department agents received information from Chihuahua City today that merchants in that city were shipping supplies to the border al Juarez for fear they would be captured by Villa should he enter the town.
 Other refugees reaching the border as- sert that Villa holds practically every. thing in the state of Chihuahua save the capital.
 Seven thousand is considered by these refugees to be a conservative estimate
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
NEW YORK POLICE TAKING CENSUS 0F
 CITY COAL SUPPLY
This Preliminary to Probe Which May Be Started to Discover Alleged Con-
 spiracy on Prices

New York, November GA census of the coal supply in this city to deter mine whether spectators are taking advantage of the public in certain sec tions was begun by the police today.
 The police also expect from their census to be able to testify as ex- perts should investigations to be start- ed this week reveal a conspiracy to raise the price of coal.
 Federal officials asserted tonight that the facts thus far gathered by the governor do not indicate any inter- state conspiracy. District Attorney Swann declared, however. that wha. his department has learned up to the present tends to show that the con- spiracy to raise the price of coal--if there is such conspiracy--is national in it's extent"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

 COMPELLED T0RUN
 DUG0UT FOR SAFETY
Battle Raging on Saillisel Front in France Is Ire mendOus-Wind Blow
 ing at 8O-Mile Rate

With the French Army on the Somme Front, November 6, by Staff Corre- spondent of the Associated Press.-The battle today in the district between Saillisel and St. Pierre vaast wood was fought without the assistance of aeroplanes. The wind blowing so miles an hour prevented the planes from ascending and consequently the artil- lery fire from a hundred German bat teries as we'll as from the French and British was uncontrolled aerially. Ev- cry inch of the battle-ground was a danger spot and the correspondent of the Associated Press and other cor respondents were compelled to take shelter in a dugout.
 When the French infantry attacked a powerfully defended series of trenches with trench mortars and gre nades they found a strong garrison, Which in one part surrendered in a body with their officers. more than 5c0 running at racing pace into the French lines and for two miles and a half to the rear, accompanied by only half dozen French guards. It was a strange sight when they ran the gaun.- let of the German barrage fire.
 x St. Pierre-Vaast wood is more than two kilometres square. with many po- sitions enfilading each other, and proved most difficult problem for the French, But French infantry finally overran the place and held 1t.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
ATTORNEY GENERAL REQUESTS REMOVAL
 COUNTY SOLICITOR
Claims Lowndes Prosecutor Ignored Law, Allowing Alleged Whisky Viola
 tors Off Too Easy

Montgomery. November 6-(SpeciaD As a result of the action of Judge J. c. Wood of the county court Of , Lowndes county today in imposing the minimum fine of $50 each on w. J. Toole and two negroes. James Hud. sor. and Aaron Walker of Montgom- cry, for violating the prohibition law. Attorney General w. L. Martin issued a caustic statement tonight declaring that he is herewith asking the circuit solicitor to remove c. F. Gordon. so- licitor of Lowndes county. He declares that the conduct of the county solicitor twas opposed to the interests of the state" and that "he might be i'm peached for his conduct" MT. Martin also said that the imposition of such . fine lis merely to license the liquor traffic"
 DAVIS MOTION OPPOSED
 Assistant Attorney General Harwell Davis appeared at the hearing in Haynesville before Judge Wood today and made a motion that the cases be dismissed. the purpose being to carry
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The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Summary of the News
GENERAL NEWS

GENERAL NEWS I-RecOrd vote to be boiled in election Vote of women in close states Is unsOlved puzzle. Stephenson tells of finding apOIOCy note in office. New York police taking census of city coal supply. Correspondents are compelled tn run to duE0uts for safety. Villa supreme in Chihuahua state, claim refugees. Rumanians again on offensive in Dobrudja.
 Deutschland was inferno when Million bet in single day. Final appeal Is made to voters in Empire state. l4-Battery winner in hard contest against Battery A.
 LOCAL NEWS @WalI street predicts Hughes and all stocks soar sensatiOnally. Governor is asked to proclaim No- vember 10 Sweet Potato Day. Gasoline storage tank may he built Amendments' fate to be decided by voters of state. 11-Weatherly fears Greeks bearing gifts to people. To make programme for state good roads meet in Birmingham. Party patriots make prediction on election results. 14-COntempt of court is charged aEainst honrd of revenue.
 FEATURES -EditOrial comment. 0-7-Notes of interest on Age-Herald cooking school. S-Society and Dolly Dalrymple. 1i-Markets.
 SPORTS lO-Tech leads vandy with narrow margin.
 Fultx says players will fight in- jury clause to finish. Dave T1bbott's drop kick may re- main record for year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

The wind-up of the sensational cam paign produced exciting scenes on the curb and in the downtown financial dis trict. It was the last day on which money could be placed on the curb, as tomorrow is holiday.
 UNLIMITED WILSON MONEY
 Wilson money came into the street rapidly. It was offered in apparently unlimited amounts through brokers who handle accounts for stock exchange houses
 The odds were rapidly backed from 10 to 2, to 10 to 8, then to 10 to S1s, and at the close to 10 to g, with both sides apparently anxious to get aboard at those figures.
 As high as to l was placed on Hughes during the early part of the campaign.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
UNITED STATES STEEL
 MAKES NEW RECORD ION NEW YORK MARKET

New York. November 8.-United States Steel sold at the new high record of 122A in the stock mar ket shortly after noon today, etx- ceeding its previous best by one- fourth point. Other steel and iron shares were higher by : to 4 points.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07

The amounts of money that reached the curb market to be bet each day have greatly influenced the odds. For instance, it was the flood of Wilson money brought downtown today that shifted the odds to 10 to g.
 A large part of the Wilson money that has been bet has come in from the south and the west, from democratic strong holds. Most of the Hughes money is from the central and eastern states.
 ONE BET OF $1OO,OOO
 A wealthy United States senator is re- ported to have wagered $10O,000 on Wilson.
 Just how much has been bet on the election is guess. It is probably not less than $5,000,000. Some guesses ranged as high as $10,O00.000. Certainly it is the biggest betting year that the country has ever known. Win or lose cominis- sioners are going to reap rich harvest Their charges are per cent.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1916-11-07
Crucible Steel Report Shows Tremendous Sum
 Earned During Year

Pittsburg. November s.-The annual re- port of the Crucible Steel company of America. Issued here today. showed that the company earned net profits of $13.22S. 665, after paying dividends of $2.125.000 oI the preferred stock. The $s5.0oo,00c com. mon stock earned slightly in excess of $50 share.