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DR. SEAMAN QUITS
AS COLLEGE HEAD
DANOTs WESLEYAN PRESIDENT
RESIGNS. Nss.-ilEiag,t"rIVil JUI4Y
IL ANS :S..s.,56a,O00 CANi-
PAEGN.

1 DR.. William Grant Seaman, presi-
dent of Dakota Wesleyan for the
past three years, yesterday after
noon presented his resignation as
head of the institution to the board
of directors, which accepted it in a
session last night which continued
until l O'Clock this morning.
The resignation of DR.. Seaman was
touch with the situation, will take
effect on July /. Another meeting
OF the trustees. it was announced,
Will be held in the rear future and
at that committee probably will be
named to investigate and present the
names of possible successors.
New Gymnasium Slated.
Probably one of the most import
ant acts Of the college directorate in
the present session was the decision
to launch a campaign of S25O,00O
additional for Dakota Wesleyan, af-
ter The Dakota conference at Water
town in October. when it is believed
that the campaign for conference
claimants will have been completed.
OF the $25O,000 to be raised, a por-
ton will be devoted to the erection
of a gymnasium, the foundation for
which was dug four years ago. 1t
lis understood that the gymnasium
will be the next move in contempla-
ton and that construction work
viii be started soon after January / /,
1917.
The trustees are now in Wire com
munication with Chester c. Dillon,
director of athletics at Wesleyan the
past year, in the hopes that he may
be retained as head of the coaching
staff for next year. Mr.. Dillon left
last week eor his former home in
Illinois and intimated at that time
that he would not return, as the
Champaign, ILL.,, high school has of
fered him a lucrative position as
coach for the coming year.
| The trustees also voted to make
extensive additions to the equipment
of the Wesleyan school of music
with the intention of making it equal
in every respect to any school in the
state. A number OF additional grand
and upright pianos will be purchased
and a down town studio will be
maintained hereafter.
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HARDING MAKES A FLEA
FOR HARMONY IN SPEECI

Chicago, Ill, With a plea for par
ty reunion. for reconstruction rather
than recrimination, United States
Senator Warren G.. Harding, of Ohio
in his address as temporary chair
man opened the Republican Nation
al convention here today. Asserting
that the country was "wearied afresh
by disappointing and distressing
Democratic administration" and was
calling for Republican relief the
speaker before undertaking to discuss
political issues. appealed to the dele
gates to forget the differences which
divided the party in 1912.
Referring to the administration s
foreign policy in the European war
Senator Harding declared that it had
lspoken with more rhetoric than rcso-
luton. Mexican negotiations he de-
scribed as the greatest fiasco in A
merican foreign relations. He paid
tribute To Americanism of foreign
birth with brief reference to the few
zealots who would impugn the ma
tion's neutrality and urged frater-
nifty of American Republics under the
Monroe Doctrine Advocating ade-
quate national defense he charged the
Democratic party with having inter-
rupted Republican naval construction
and he criticized the army re-organi-
zation bill. He also attacked the adj
lministration shipping bill, the effort
made to extend independence to the
Philippines, and made plea for a
return to the protective tariff.
| Forget All Differences.
| 1--WE did not do very we'll in max
ing for hamony the last time VIC
met" the chairman said in his ap-
peal for harmony. The country
has regretted. let us forget anc
make amends to our country. We
did not divide over Fundamental
principles. we did not disagree ovel
a national policy We split owe,
methods of procedure and preferred
personalities. Let us forget the diff
ferences. and find new inspiration
and new compensation in an united
endeavor to restore the country
Republican principles are in
vast majority in this country-whel
the banners of harmony are unfurled
We have witnessed the comeback o
our party in various states. We hav,
seen the re-enlistment of those VIII,
believe in Republican doctrines, ant
victory has followed and rejoicin
has attended. No apology has bee
asked, no foreswearing required. Thi
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MOOSERS FOR
AMER|CAN|SM
RAYMOND ROBINS OUTLINES THE
PARTY'S STAND.-SANS THIS
COUNTRY NEEDS A "MAN."

[ Chicago, Ill.-An outburst of en-
thusiasm marked the opening today
of the Progressive convention when
Temporary Chairman Raymond Rob
ins mentioned the name of Roosevelt.
Delegates and spectators sprang to
their feet, wildly cheering waving
flags.
An insurgent movement against
the selection of Walter Brown, of
Ohio, for permanent chairman, start
ed quietly on the convention floor.
The radicals planned to present the
name of Governor Johnson, of Cali
fornia, but johnson sent word he
would not be party to discord.
I'VE want Teddy" screamed the
crowd when Robins spoke of the
foremost citizen in the world" The
demonstration lasted As minutes.
Robins Give Keynote.
Chicago, Ill.-The keynote ad-
dress of the Progressive party's ma
tional convention here today, deliv-
cred by Raymond Robins of Chicago
as temporary chairman, asserted in
vigorous terms:
1. That the Progressives will
Stduu ny llle duI'OulCeIlleHl ludue ny
the national committee last January
that the party will join the Republi-
cans if the latter nominates fol
president man true to Progressive
principles;
2. That the principle, however
is greater than the party, and ii
need be the Progressives will go on
alone;
9. The preparedness is the para
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TESTIMONY WAS
NOT in HARMONY
NIILBANK WITNESSES DID NOT
GET TOGETHER BEFORE Co
ING ON STAND IN BOOT
Logging CASE.

Milbank, S. D.-A. E. Halves and
Dan Flemming were arrested at
AIilbank on a bootlegging charge,
but both men were acquitted, al
though it was proven that various
persons had secured liquor from the
men. The state was unable to prove,
however. that the men securing the
liquor had paid for it, and thus a
chain in the evidence was lacking.
Some peculiar testimony was CIV
en- One man sWore that he and a
friend had sent off for the liquor for
their own use. having it shipped from
another town. The mans friend was
excluded from the court room at the
thine and did not hear the mans tes-
timony. Then he was placed on the
stand and swore that neither he nor
his partner had ever had any liquor
shipped to them. 1t is possible some
!arrests will be made on perjury
charges. IS 3ss.
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GERMANS MAIN TAIN
THATWARSP|TEWAS
SUNK OFF JUTLAND
Berlin Claims That
British Warship Was
Seen to Plunge.
KAISER DECLARES
KAISER DECLARES
That Britain's Supremacy o:
Sea Has Been Lost
Teuton Drive Repulsed.

Berlin, Germany,-The assertion
that the British ship Warsp lite was
sunk in the North sea battle again
was made today Notwithstanding the
British denials, according to dis
patches from kie!. The dispatches
say the boat was sunk during day
battle with the battleship Koenig.
1t was observed from the Koenig
that the Warspre was badly dam
aged, then came great explosion
and the Warspite sank rapidly.
Sailors deny that the German fleet
fled.
They say some of the German ships
are slower than the British, and it
would have been impossible to es-
cape the result of the battle had
been such as to permit the British
to pursue the Germans.
Kaiser Claims Supremacy
Berlin, Germany,-In the complete
account of the emperor's speech to
the sailors of the fleet at Wilhelms-
haven, yesterday, the emperor is
quoted as saying that the great ma
val battle off Jutland has destroyed
Great Britain's supremacy of the
seas.
The emperor at Wilhelmshaven,
from the deck of the flagship, address,
ed delegations from all the vessels
which participated i'll the battle, the
men being drawn up on shore.
Repulse German Drive.
Paris, France,-The repulse of a
powerful German drive on Fort vaux
and Verdun line with heavy losses
to the attackers was announced offici-
ally today. The violent bombardment
continues
Tcuton Destroyer Sunk
Amsterdam, Netherlands, - The
Telegram says German destroyer
struck mine and went down off
Zecbrugge on May 81.
Russ Begin Big Drive
London, England, From the Pri-
pet river southwark to the Rouman-
ian frontier, Russians, according to
Petrograd, are continuing to develop
successful attacks against the German
and Austrian forces. In fights along
this front of $50 miles, Russia al
ready has made prisoners of 4S0 of
ficers and more than 5000 men and
captured 81 guns and more than SO
machine guns.
In this offensive the Russians are
said to have plenty of men and am
munition, and with the roads in good
condition the maneuvers are expect
ed to develop swiftly.
The number of the Teutonic Allies
facing the Russians is reported to
amount to 100000 men.
French Destroyer Lost.
Paris, Francd-The F!rench de-
stroyar Fantassin has been sunk in
a collision. The crew was rescued.
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Flags Half -Masted Over
Empire In Respect
To TX. of K"
AsQUlrH TAKES
Charge of War Office Tenn
porarily.-King Issues Or
der Honoring Kitchener.

London, England.-The British
army went into mourning today for
it's late chief, Earl Kitchener. Every
officer wore crepe and flags were at
half mast. There was no SUSPENSION
of activities and the prosecution of
war activities, the department Off
cials working out the details of the
Cablegrams announce the adj
iournment of the legislatures in
colonies as mark of respect. News
papers and commercial organizations
are taking up the demand for the in
|ternment of aliens from the enemy
nations.
Premier Asquith is temporarily in
charge of the war office. At the
suggestion of the Jockey club, the
Windsor race meet this week was
cancelled on account of the death Of
Earl Kitchener.
King Issues Order.
London, England.-By the kings
consent the following order has been
issued to the army:
1.-The king has learned with pro-
found regret of the disaster whereby
the secretary of. state for war has
lost his life while proceeding on
special mission to the emperor of
Russia.
"Field Marshal Lord Kitchener
gave 4S years of distinguished service
to the state and it is largely due to
his administrative genius and un-
wearying energy that the country has
been able to create the place in the
itieid.fo the armies which today are
upholding the traditional glories Of
our empire.
'Lord Kitchener will be mourned
by the army as a great soldier who
under great difficulties rendered SUI
preme and devoted service both to
the army and to the state.
ellis Majesty the king commands
that the officers of the army shall
wear mourning with their uniforms
for the period of one week. Officers
are to wear crepe on the left arm
Ct their uniforms and of great coats
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$4,000 MINERS TO
REJECT UNION PACT
LABOR OFFICIALS ARE REPuD-
lated IN EIGHT HOUR DAY
TROUBLE IN WILKES
BARRE MINES.

Wilkesbarre. Pa.-The Lehigh &
Wilkesbarre Coal company is facing
a strike of 10000 miners its officials
recede from the stand they have TAX
EN- on the eight-hour day plan, un-
der the anthracite agreement recent
ly Effected Already three colliures
are idle, employing 1000 men. The
men have repudiated the union Off
Gals and say they will not return to
work till the company grants their
demands. The companies insist that
the miners remain at their places in
the mines eight hours whether all OF
the coal available is mined or not
/! The men insist on the right to gt
lhome.
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mount issue of the campaign; and
4. That Theodore Roosevelt is
the man of the hour.
"What this country needs now is
a man." announced Mr.. Robins. In
the. course of his speech he said:
Now as we are met again in ma
tional convention there comes to us
once more common knowledge that
in 1912 we sounded forth trumpet
that shall never call retreat And we
know that we are here to write a
record that shall witness alike to
the faint-hearted and the skeptical
and to the great army still faith
full to the cause, that our vision is
yet undimmed and that our stand
ards have not been furled."
Americanism Bottom Plank.
The tentative draft of the Progress
sive platform framed by the COM
mittee leaders today showed the
principal appeal of the party will be
made on preparedness, with Ameri-
canism as the foundation. The draft
was short, and not over 1900 words
in length 1t discussed preparedness
under three heads: Military" "of
the spirit" and industrial" Under
spirit" comes Americanism, under
industrial preparedness" comes
tariff and questions social and indus
trial reform.
Much of the 1912 platform was
omitted from the draft, but there
was a general reiteration of its prin-
ciples. The draft will be submitted
to the resolutions committee in the
regular course of proceedings, but it
| is believed by it's trainers that it will
go to the convention in about the
lshape drawn.
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Leaders Hopeful That
Olive Branch Will
Wave at Chicago.
HARDING CALLS
G. o. P. Progressive.-T R.
Probably Will Oppose
Hughes Candidacy.
From Wednesdays Daily.

Chicago. Ill.-Thc Republican ma
tional convention adjourned at 1:25
p. m. until II a. m. tomorrow.
Senator Warren G.. Harding, as
temporary chairman brought louo
applause when he appealed to the
party to forget differences, and re-
store its strength. Frequent applause
greeted demands for defense such
as Washington urged" he spoke AN
hour and twenty minutes.
Sustained demonstration greeted
IIarding's declaration for a navy
that feared none in the world.
Chairman Hiles submitted his
recommendation for temporary Off
GERS and on the motion of Senator
Reed Smoot, the roll was called for
the nominations of the committee on
credentials. Senator Lippitt moved
that the rules of the 1908 convention
govern the convention. pending the
adoption of rules. Notions also We're
made for the appointment Of other
committees.
The motion to adjourn was made
and prevailed without opposition.
Several conferences and informal
meetings were to be held late today
and tonight. Adjournment followed
the usual preliminary organization
work.
AS the Republican and Progressive
conventions assembled today there
was no outward evidences of any
marked changes in the situation.
Overnight conferences of the leaders
failed to develop any definite plan
in which they could agree on one
candidate who would receive the sup
port of both factions, but talk OF
peace filled the air.
The proposal to have both conven-
tions appoint conference committees
was discussed oil both sides and some
OF the republican leaders insisted ON
ultimate harmonious action in some
way.
The convention leaders themselves
were SO busy with the petty details
OF getting the convention under way
that they had little time for further
discussion of the candidates. Some of
the Republican leaders felt today that
their convention might not proceed to
nominations until Friday or even
iater if prospects of harmony devel-
oped.
Hughes Still Stronger.
If there was any change at all in
the lineup over night, it showed an
increase in the Hughes strength. For
the most part figures of MANAGERS of
favorite sons have not changed.
Not until an hour before the open
ing of the convention did .parades.
music and crowds throng the streets
Harding is Checrcd.
The first loud cheers greeted Sen
ator Harding when he arose to speak
Murray Craue. of Massachusetts,
Senator w f. Borah of Idaho and
w b. Mckinley of Illinois. were select
cd TO escort the speaker to the plat
form. Applause greeted mention of
all the names as chairman IIilles an
nounced them.
Chairman Hilles presented him in
a few words Mr. Harding bowed and
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REPUBLICANS CHEER
KEYNOTE PLEA FOR
NATIONAL DEFENSES
CONVENTION FLASHES
Ford Denies Instruction.

Ford Denies Instruction.
Detroit, Mich.-IIenry Ford's sec
retary today denied the report that
Mr.. Ford had notified the Michigan
delegation that they should vote for
Hughes after they had voted for Ford
Oh the first ballot.
Hadlcy Not Present.
Kansas City, Herbert S.
Hadley, delegate at large to the Re
publican convention and promin-
entent figure four years ago, will not
be able to attend the convention on
account of ill health.
II. Il. Against Hughes.
oyster Bay, n. Y.-While Roose-
Welt refrains from making a state
ment it is we'll known here to his in
Inmates that he is opposed to the
nomination OF Hughes. 1t is their
confident belief that if Hughes is,
Roosevelt Will be the third party
candidate.
Roosevelt it is we'll understood, is
not at all satisfied with Hughes flag
speech, which he is said to regard
as merely a Fourth of July speech
having no value at disclosing the
justices attitude toward the real is
sue.
His followers here say he regards
the speech as "evidence of pussy
footing 10 which attitude he is op-
posed in the time of the country's
crisis.
Colonel Is Opposed.
Chicago. lll.-New York support
crs of Hughes say they were inform
ed from reliab Bile sources two days
ago that under no circumstances
would Roosevelt support Hughes if
lie We're nominated
Suil'rasists Want Action.
Chicago, Ill.@Tat the appeal of
the National Woman's party for an
Endorsement of the federal amend
ment for suffrage. to be made bv the
chairman, Miss Anne Martin of Ne
vada, at the Republican convention
this afternoon will not be made to
the assembly as a political faction
hut as a gathering OF influential
members Of the party was announc-
ed by officers of the Woman's party
today
Miss Martin will appear to the
members of the party TO use their
Influence in an effort to secure inn
mediate action in behalf of the newly
not ask for place in the Republi-
can platform. nor for promises. but
for instant action" was the announce
mont from the headquarters of tho
Congressional union
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Progressive party, in 1912, held its
first national convention and nom
mated Col. Theodore Roosevelt for
president. The Republicans nomin-
ated their presidential ticket in the
Chicago Coliseum in 1904, 1908 and
1912.
The bailding was designed as a
model convention hall but later
adapted to broader uses. 1t was built
by Charles e. Gunther and several
business associates Oh the site of the
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old Libby Prison War Museum, at
Wabash Avenue and Fifteenth ST.,
less than mile from the hotel and
retail shopping district.
The castellated walls of the old
war prison We're used for the Wabash
Avenue side of the structure. 1t was
built OF stone, brick, steel and glass
and was finished in 1900. The build
ing is 4o3 feet long, 17o feet wide
and 110 feet high and cost nearly
ST 600 600
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The Coliseum where the Republi-
can National Convention of 1916 is
being held beginning today, has a
history rich in political interest. More
national political conventions have
been held in it than in any other
building in the United States.
Three Republican National con-
ventions have been held within its
walls and it was there also that the
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Froel-essives Obstinate.
Nominations Saturday.

Republican managers, pressed hard
by progressives to hurry their nom
nations and disclose their candidate
ii they hope to bid for Colonel Roose-
velt's support and prevent a proges-
sive ticket from taking the field. have
been given notice by Senator Smoot
in the Republican convention before
that they can expect no nomination
Friday. Senator Pcnrose addressing
the Pennsylvania republican state
delegation declared that nominations
for president will not be made before
late Saturday.
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smiled and plunged into his prepared
speech, reading from his manuscript
Mr.. Hilles left the chair temporarily
and many leaders took opportunity to
confer while Harding spoke Applause
punctuated Hardings speech, as did
some demonstrations, but on the
whole the convention listened quietly
while he read.
Country Needs G. O. p.
There We're cheers when he declar-
ed the country was calling for Re
publican administration and when he
asked all to forget the inharmonious
convention four years ago. Refer
enco to the need of preparedness for
national defense was greeted with a
roar of applause. 81 know the Repub-
lican party to be genuinely progress
sive as we'll as effective"
When he mentioned Abraham Lin
coin there was another demonstration
AS Harding spoke he held his pre-
pared address in one hand, but rare
ly referred TO it. He followed the text
With hardly 81 Slip of one word, his
voice carrying to farthest ends of
the hall
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South Dakota. Fair tonight and
Thursday. Not much change in tenn
perature.
Forecast For Week
First half of the week will be fair
with normal temperatures, followed
by local thunder showers and lower
temperatures after Wednesday.
The Temperatures.
by The Republican Recording
Thermometers:
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Some Harmony Hopes.

Chicago. Ill.-The Republican and
Progressive national conventions
opened here today, one hour apart,
with growing hopes of harmony and
1.-THE possibility that this week may see
the end of the bitter fued born here
four years ago.
The leaders of both factions seek
ing their beds at dawn today did SO
With the settled convictions that in
cidents which would become histori-
cal in American political annals We're
Immediately impending.
The rain which began yesterday
noon continued over night and today
Flags, bunting and streamers hung
wet and detected and policemen. ply
sicians and nurses We're furnished
for emergency purposes early at the
stations.
Wave Olive Branch.
EARLY today there was consider
able talk of peace plans among the
Republicans and Progressives. al
though it was said nothing definite
had been decided upon. Both sides
seemed today desirous to bring about
i harmony if possible.
Y
F, conventions appoint harmony com
mite as soon as practicable. 1t was
pointed out that this plan is more
satisfactory than having the negotia
tons continued as now, without def
mite authority from the delegates.
Claims Hughes Majority.
The report that Roosevelt had sait
in Oyster Bay that he would favor
a third party ticket if Hughes wer'
/ the Republican nominee brough
forth a statement from the Hughe
men.
Governor Whitman. leader of tn
Hughes delegates, smiled when toll
of the report. He claims Hughes ha
6S majority on the second ballot. II
said he knew nothing of the repor
that Hughes would not run if tn
third party entered the race.
!, Hughes Leaders Confident. Jg
u Hughes leaders. remaining conf
dent in their predictions that Justic
IHughes will be nominated on an earl
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ballot, We're lining up Their forces
last night, surveying the effect of
the drive on them by allied favorite
sons and recruiting unpledged dele
gates from the latest arrivals
lroaressives Obstinate.
Progressive leaders, unwilling to
say, if they could whether Colonel
Roosevelt would support the justice,
continue to carry on their fight for
Nj. Roosevelt as their first choice
Yesterday George B. Cortelyou. for
Ter member OF the Roosevelt cabin
et, arrived here and Joined William
Loeb Jr.. and George Won l.. Meyer,
beth former members of the cclonel's
f1icial family to comprise the Roose-
Welt steering, to comprise the Roose-
welt steering committee within the
Republican convention.
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ber of the original primary advo
Gates are taking a like position.
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Hughes Still Stronger.

Chairman Hilles presented him in
a few words. Nh. Harding bowed and