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Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09

CHICAGO, ILL.,, June 9.-Having AZ
tended the big conventions tor wv
days, II is time for us to pull some re"'
dope, like the regular political writer's
Something mysterious is about to be spruns
upon unsuspecting delegates. ana 'Juus-
ing from the data picked from ooy''
elevator men, policemen and others wiz
were willing to he interviewed, the piot 10
beginning to thicken.
Somewhere and some place somebody Is
being all doled UP like the Masheu Na'
vel who made such dent in the pahk tol %
of the Dear Old Public which attended tne
wrestling matches in New YORK last WI
ter. This person may be wearing II puhIn ,
of alfalfa under his chin or he may not
hut he is being groomed, rehearsed ana
otherwise prepared to step III at .he
psychological moment, get OUT iro'iI
hind the curtains and admit 10 the WIN
at large that he is the man TO run iol n,le
presidency of the United states on the we
publican ticket in the 1915 campaign lnen
he will accent the honor with becoming
modesty and give out statements 10 tne
newspapers telling what big surprise II
was.
The first of the melodrama was played
last night when the big guys representing
the Old Guard and the Moosers sprlnkled
some love talk III h S'iAN'
Chicago club The actors smiled at each
other, exchanged cigars and acted like
a flock of guests at Polish wedding WIN
flowers in one hand and healthy punch
in the other, each side tried to break under
the guard Of the other and used the bou-
uuets only as a decoy. We LETT betore the
meeting adjourned so the casualty list
probably will be found in another column
This star chamber situation was the re-
suit of a resolution passed in the Progress
stve convention with the quiet that accom-
panies target practice with 1S-inch guns.
The delegates decided to do something at
once and place the onus-whatever that Is
ON the shoulders of the G .. r. in case
somebody's foot slips. That something was
to ask the other gents who were meeting
in the Coliseum to confer with them on
the principal topic of the day, viz, T. r.
ROBINS SMAsHES HIS GAVEL.
Ray Robins the wellknown chairman,
put it up to the delegates and it went big.
The vocal athletes in the audience grasped
this chance to go out for another marathon
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
TRICKY THIEVES TAKE
JEWELS WORTH $4,000
Woman Lured to Rear of Store
by Man-Pal Takes
Gems

box containing unset diamonds valued
the jewelry store of Mrs. Mary Miner, 1889
South 7th street. after the thieves had
decoyed Mrs Miner to the kitchen of her
home by having one OF their number pound
on a rear door.
Mrs. Miners son Joseph had departed
for his lunch, when a dark-comple xioned
man, wearing dark suit and black cap,
entered the store and asked Mrs. Miner
II she could put n crystal in his watch.
Mrs. Miner told him that he had better
return little later, when her son would do
the work.
The man had hardly left the store when
Mrs. Miner heard loud knocking on her
kitchen door She hurried to the kitchen, and
when she opened the door she was con-
fronted by a short, dark-complexioned man.
who inquired If the plumbing in the bath
room needed repairing. Mrs. Miners sus-
picions were aroused she pushed the man
outside and slammed the door Then she
hurried back to the store, and ran scream
ing to the street when she discovered the
safe door was opened and the diamond box
missing.
Neighbors and nearby storekeepars Joined
in hunt after the thieves, but they could
not to be found. A little later the diamond
from Sth street near Moore.
Zelig Meyer, of Meyer & Tucker, dry.
goods merchants, 1874 South 7th street, was
seated outside his store just before the rob-
berry. Just before the diamonds were stolen,
a man approached him and asked to look
at some trousers. Meyer went inside with
him, and displayed number of trousers
to the man, but the latter left the store
in two or three minutes without making
selection, The police believe that Meyer
was decoyed into his store so he could not
interfere with the diamond theft
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
TWO BOYS ARRAIGNED
POSTOFFTCE ROBBERS
Held in Bail on Their Alleged
Confession of Burglary at
Bryn Athyn

Two boys. one of whom is only 16 years
old. were arraigned before United States
Commissioner Edmunds In the Federal
Building today, accused of breaking into
the postofilce at Bryn Athyn. The lads
were Herman d. Wagner, Is years old and
Frank Redmille, 16, both of Beth Ayres
The robbery was committed on May 49,
Both Wagner and Redmille are said to
have confessed to Postal Inspector A. 7.
Hawksworth, and their alleged written
statements were produced at the hearing
wagner's bail was fixed at $500, while
Redmile. being the younger of the two, was
held in $1,000 Both were held for court.
The prisoners looked as if they should
still be dressed in short trousers when ar
raigned today 1t was their first offense,
according to the testimony. They planned
the robbery, one witness said, while hanging
around the town barber shop, and waited
until the town was asleep before proceeding
with their task
stealthy steps brought them unnoticed
to the postoffice. which is in the same build
ing with the railroad station, One watched,
the police say, while the other forced open
the door.
They then used other instruments in fore
ing iron bars, according to the testimony.
1t is alleged that letters were opened and
thrown about the postoflice, but 1t Is said
that their hunt for money was frultless
one witness testified that cigars and Gig
arettes had been stolen, also the post
masters revolver
on June both were arrested by Abingdon
authorities. Today they were tuSned over
to Deputy Marshals Amsler and Kenney
Their counsel laid stress on the fact that
1t was their first alleged offense and that
the boys came from good, respectable homes
Assistant District Attorney Edward s.
Kremp, however said that breaking into
postohice was Il serious offense and re-
fused to ask for reduction of bail
IF the boys have just started such a
life" Mr. Kremp said, they certainly have
begun on a large scale"
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
PROGREssIvES

There must be a unified spirit, a
deep loyalty and undivided allegiance
to America. American problems must
be faced and solved solely in the light
of American ideals. American politi-
cal action must be taken in the service
of American ends. Unwavering pa
triotism and unfaltering fidelity to
America is the only spirit which should
animate our citizens.
In this spirit of Americanism ac-
tion must be taken for the common de-
fense. Preparation in arms requires:
A navy restored to at least second
rank in battle efficiency.
A regular army of 100000 men,
fully armed and trained, as first line
of land defense.
A system of military training ade-
quate to organize with promptness,
behind that first line of the army and
navy, a citizen soldiery, supplied,
armed and controlled by the National
Government.
We should therefore give to every
citizen opportunity for sufficient train
ing at Federal expense.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
]. p. HORN. PUBLISHER, DIES
Heart Disease Kills Former Member
of Campion & Co.

James p. Horn, 55 years old. a member
of James P. Horn & Co.. publishers, at
1901 Chestnut street died OF heart dis
ease this morning at his home. 1895 North
Broad street. He was we'll known In pub
lIshing circles having also been a member
of the book publishing firm OF Campion &
Co., at 1915 Walnut street.
The funeral services will be conducted
Sunday at the house by the Rev. b ID.
Weigle, rector OF Trinity Episcopal Church.
Broad street and Wyoming avenue. In
terment viii be made at Bristol on Mon
day.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
wanamaker Girls Give Play

Class day exercises were held by the 30
seniors of the John Wanamaker CONNER
cial Institute in University Hall last night
in the presence of many relatives and
friends. The Loan of a Lover" a one-aot
play, music and addresses composed the
program. Among those who took part
were Miss Regina Dolores Toner, class
president Miss Effie Innes, president OF the
next senior class Miss Ethel Thompson
Miss Dorothy Eberhardt, Miss Marie Falk-
ingham. Miss Julia Katherine Smith and
Miss Mary Gertrude Claherty
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
Engineer. Unconscious. Runs Train

HARRISBURG. June 9.-PassenEers IN
an automobile at Hummelstown noticed
that William Hamm, Of this city, engineer
Of > freight train going at the rate OF s5
miles an hour, was hanging from his cab
window apparently unconscious. Their cries
attracted the conductor, who stopped the
train and Hamm vas brought 10 the Har-
FisbuFg Hospital The engineerss head had
struck some obstruction or q passing train.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
WILSON A WHITE HOUSE
SEGREGATIONALIST, SAYS NEGRO
Urges Political Preparedness on Phila-
delphia A. NJ. f. Conference

HARRISBURG, June 9.-The Rev. R, C,
Ransom, New York editor of the A. NJ, r.
Church Review, before the Tooth session of
the Philadelphia Conference of the A. NJ. e,
Church today made a fervent appeal for
political preparedness" on the part OF the
negro race during which he termed Pres-
dent Wilson that segregationalst In the
White House"
Bishop Evans Tyree, presiding ruled that
women may not be licensed to preach by
the conference, but that they are eligible
as evangelists. The conference will in all
likelihood meet in Philadelphia next year.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
Bull Moose COnvNhOn Hope OF Waning oU0

vice is to ten them to go. to He'll
It now" and q
That speech made a wondarf,,
no encore was Insisted unon ~ D.
reigned until the hammer aln,os, Ssa'la
the chairman's table, but the tohi. 'aAR
up under the strain and order wac ~. asa'
There is quite difference bets. ''tH
two conventions. While the Afneeh u
trying to tear the roof Off the A,,a5.s q
the Old Guard is putting on tba aseflsz
couple of miles away, with all IN. w w 1
ment and furore that attends a hnra AaN
chess match, One move follows tba ss W.
with alarming rapidity and the cs,,si.'q y'sq
selected delegates swallow without ,.eg IVY
muir. ma
JOKE ON PENNSYLVANIA
The guests of the Pennsylvan,a j.
ton are having anything but io,.,,i' sss''
at the Coliseum. When the swoonsS W w
on headquarters for tickets thev fa,,ass lesa
big supply and all left the place ssaa s,.,.a
with the precious passports clutchsd .,at .,sa
in their good right hands. But vhsa'sss' n'ss'q
found their seats II was different. ana NJ W.
by hangs tale, "s'e
1t Is said that Henry G.. WATSON =, M.
burgh, former National Commlt,o...
whose term expired this year and ,vho 49, vi
succeeded by Penrose, first received ths NJ. s.s
cts and turned them over to the new 49, w
He seemed to he anxious to he reii....s vt
the duty of distributing them. but ~. Y Y
regime accepted the task without ns.s.a
All of the guests were taken care ~ =,
their friends also had a chance I, =.
easier to get tickets from the PennsvIvss1l
delegation than any one else.
But unfortunately the coupons al Il
tickets called for comfortable seats ~.
the rafters and all that was needed ws.
telescope to see the proceedings The ps..
syqvanans were hanging on the rafters \,
leaning over the fourth balcony looklns y
the pigmies below, and all they could !.
was blur of color with an occasional ~
floating up. All of the tickets have ~.
returned A number of mllionalres ~.
Pittsburgh also were taken care Of ~
when they returned their coupons oua i,
marked the only thing that interfered M.
their pleasure was the hammerinR Az.
by couple of carpenters who were repsIr
ing the roof
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
Chauffeur Put on Probation

Leo Mullln, 25 years old, Of 1887 West
minister avenue, entered a plea of involun-
tary manslaughter before Judge Rodgers In
Quarter Sessions Court today when he was
arralgned for causing the death of George
Leathwhite. 30 years old, 523 Broadway
Camden. on January g. Mullin, who was
driving an automobile, ran down the man
at 18th and Market streets
Judge Rodgers, at the recommendation
Of the jury, placed the man on probation for
two years.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09

The Norwood citizens Fourth of July
celebration committee has divided into four
squads, each being assigned a certain por-
ton of the town, for the collection of funds
to defray expenses of exercises. The COM
mittees are headed by Frank Kneedler, Ed.
ward ]. Ferguson, j. H. Calhoun and Leslie
Taylor
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1916-06-09
REPUBLICANS AND PROGRESSIVES
SOUND NOTE ON PREPAREDNESS

CHICAGO June 9n the platforms before the Republican and Pro
Amercanism emphasized
ing are declarations Of the parties.
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Committee which is expected in a few min
utes." said the chairman "the convention
will proceed TO unfinished busness--the
consideration of the PLATFORM"
Dean Lewis started reading OF the plat
form section by section. An attempt to put
the convention In Committee of the Whole
to revise the woman suffrage plank was
ruled out Of order. The chairman said
that the convention could discuss the clause
when It was reached in regular order.
ROBINS RULE THREATENED
Direct threat to take the convention out
OF the chalrman's hands II he did not suit
its will came. Two delegates demanded to
know how a call of the roll might under
the rules be procured. 'eThe Secretary Is
not here and 1 can't give you the rule but
IL any gentleman desires 20 demand vote
by rolicall, he Will get IL without trouble"
replied Chairman Robins.
A temporary relief from the tension
came when Indiana moved to amend the
clause referring to Mexico.
ut seems to me- said a delegate. that
it would not be proper to confne ourselves
to Mexico when our citizens have been muir
dered on the high seas We should add
paragraph condemning the murder of our
citizens by a big bully on the high seas
The clause was amended to include
murder on the high seas" Dean Lewis,
for the committee, accepted It. The con
vention voted to include the amendment
Judge Ransom. of New York moved TO
add clause that no commercial treaty
should be made with Russia that did not
fully concede the rights of all American
citizens. 1t was designed 10 force Russia to
recognize Jewish citizens who sought to en-
ter that country with American passports.
The Platform Committee accepted the
amendment:
I'VE pledge ourselves not to conclude
treaty with Russia or any other country
which will not expressly procure such abso-
Lutte rights"
When Chairman Robins recognized him.
George w. Perkins presented the report of
the Peace Committee 1t follows:
To the Progressive National Con-
vention:
Your committee appointed pursuant
to the resolution adopted at yester-
days session met in conference with
the committee representing the Hepuo-
lcan National Convention last evening.
The committee of conference represent
ing the Republican National Convention
consisted of Messrs. Reed Smoot w.
Murray Crane, William r. Borah'
Nicholas Murray Butler and A. H.
johnson.
The conference was most friendly.
Upon assembling, your committee pro-
posed as the joint nominee OF ooth |
conventions the name of Theodore
Roosevelt. The committee represent
ing the Republican National Conven-
tion did not present the name of any
candidate, nor did it attempt to refute
our arguments relating to the unique Il
availability of Theodore Roosevelt as
q candidate to unite both parties or to
serve our country at this crucial period
in the history of the world.
After several hours Of friendly dis
cussion during which no concrete
proposition was advanced by the Re-
publican conferees except that
further conference might be desirable
this afternoon or evening. the Joint
Committee adjourned.
GEORGE w PERKINS,
I HIRAM w. JOHNSON, |
" CHARLES J. BONAPARTE,
H.t JOHN NJ PARKER,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25
INFORMATION OF A
POLITICAL NATURE

This is to be a year OF politics, so
remember these dates:
April lS-Last day to register FOR
primary election.
April i9-Last day 10 fle petit
t.ous or declarations for nomina-
tlons FOR county Offices. district and
justice OF the peace
May Primary election Polls
open from $ q. m. TO p. m.
May 20--Reopening OF reristra-
tion books
June last day for candidates
90 Gle statements OF expenditure OF
primaries.
sept 2S-Last day 60 hle ccrtin-
cate of nomination by political party
or assembly for county and district,
oct. Last day 20 register for
general election.
oct l3-Last day 20 dle certiH.
cate OF nomination by individual ell
ectors for county. district and pre-
cincts.
Nov 7-General election. Polls
open from a. m. TO $ p. m.
Nov. 22-Last day for candidates
TO fle statement OF expenditures.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25
THE FAIR EXHIBIT TO
BRING THE SETTLERS

That Eastern oregon was the
bright shining light at the San Fran
cisco exposition and that the eNhib-
II there is snre TO bring settlers TO
this part OF the state was the assur-
ance OF J. II. I.acksy O.; ontario. who
had charge OF the Eastern oregon eN-
hibit during the last half Of the fair.
while on a visit here today with Mr..
Meacham
"Our grains and grasses showed
they were FAR better than any other
and visitors from East and West COM
plimented us. said Mr. Lackey Our
corn and other products also made q
deep impression for people knew that
these are the things first necessary
FOR good farming community The
fruit and other displays were also
highly praised The interest aroused
Is sure to brine much benefit 70 East
ern Oregon. Baker Herald
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25
BIG SNOWFALL IN
MOUNTAIN SECTIONS

According 90 weather bureau re-
,o-,s tho ,,~,rr, ~ snow a., tho
'"' 90 ' '' " ''''''
streams at iA' hr't ot ih' year was
considerably above the average. with
tae exception of the Bear river drain
.aga IN ,rs sy,rera .,ptrss.,.rr nor
...-.,.,
"
'''''''E '.r7' "a. "'.. .a'e snow
or January ! taag t.sre uas one year
ago. according ta rsrr-. made 10
vs-,tar l...-s-,, ,...l....-..-. ,- nj.
"'" '' "'-- .a "4.'. content. While
tae reports ior December are highly
encouraging ,1 tna farmer. who Ir-
rr,,,. q, a. v.,,.. -, ......... ,,.,
'' "'' ''. ''''''' ''U''' d
generous amount oi snow, 80 that con
ai'ions are extremely favorable for a
oouh'iinl supply OF water next irriga-
uon season.
The We!ser drainage Is well above
tAe average IN the matter of snowfall.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25
HENRY BULLOCK
DIES At BIG BEND

Henry Bullock died OF typhoid fcY.
er Saturday evening. Jan. 10. lie
suffered an attack OF grippe several
wcckr ago, which developed into typ.
hold his condition being considered
critical from the first Eyerythinr
that medical aid could do was done
TO ease his suffering MIR Bullock
was born In Missouri Ia 1859 and
was married in 1899 20 Miss Della
Johnston In Clearwater. Kan Thcy
have been residents OF the Bend near
ly ten years. In that time be made
"a number of friends by whom hc Will
be- salir missed and who deeply sum
pa'h,gN With the family Ia their great
loss tie is survived by his wife
ud two sons. claude and l.. X Fun
eral services we're held az the home
Monday AZ II o'clock. conducted by
Rev Wisner. the burial az Roswell
Mrs Bullock and sons left Mon.
day evening for Vale 70 take typh.
old serum They were accompan-
led by Mr. and Mrs. John Boswell
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25
SURVEY OF JOHN
DAY river BASIN

TIE United States Geological Sur
yey has just issued. as Water supply
Paper 377. the results OF river sur
yeys made In Spokane River basin.
Washington, and John Day River
basin, Oregon, 10 determine the To-
cation of undeyeloped water powers
on the rivers. The ten profile sheets
included in the report show the out
lines OF the river banks and other
physical features to an elevation high
enough TO indicate the possibility OF
using the streams as sources OF pow
er.
John Day River. Oregon, drains
ABOUT $500 square miles northwest
OF the Blue Mountains. The head
water region OF the stream is forest
ed Except wheat. which is grown
on the rolling uplands by "dry farm
lng' no important agricultural prod
ucts can be raised without irriga-
tion, OF which there is very little. he
cause the areas admitting of easy
irrigation are confined TO the immed-
late valleys OF the streams. Storage
facilities are ample for the several
projects under which large areas of
productive table-lands would be de-
veloped by storage reservoirs and
high-line canals.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25
,
IRONSIDE NOTES
=,

The farmers OF the Ironside sec
ton have been slaughtering rabbits.
They held two drives and killed hun
dreds in each drive.
Charles o. Howard. OF Ironsides.
shipped car load of hogs TO Port
land last week.
The ice harvest was on in earnest
mere last week, the crop being over
foot thick.
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd White and Ber-
ina Carlisle, have returned to Cam
bridge Idaho, after an extended visit
here.
There is a small attendance at
Sehooi owing TO an epidemis OF chick
en- pox among the children.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25

90 "a SCHOOL MOTIFS


90 90 SCHOOL MOTIFS
. Bailey uas welcomed back
I. s4.n 'iarI., morning trH
... invited n 'r'l ,r,m about H
.ru "'. 'r saI t1 In. ay-
.nf i... .e would a., t.e important
things l. Ha1 s.sa f1r class dscu.
sion 100 tae future.
las Friday afternoon che tHo bose
debating teams in tle local l.sh
school FLASHED lu a fenatc given bc.
fore tlc aFombly end the audience
VAS given sonnet ..r. worth Will, as
an euterta.nmcut. and aill not soon
forget tac efforts put forth by both
sides The debate vas fun of en-
thusiasm and life. and facts were
stated Ia such clear and concise
way a. 20 Dee credit 20 profcss sioual
dehaiers. Although the Judges de-.
cided unanimously for the negative
side. one member from each side was
picked Ia debate against Vale next
Friday, namely, Ephriam Herriot and
Robert Bender. f1e other debaters
were Paul Van Petten on the mega
tive and Roland KoenIg on the anlr.
native side.
The senior girls were declslyely
defeated In their game with the fun
Tor girls Friday evening. the final
score being 2 to 6. and though most
OF the scores Of the junior team were
made by throwing fouls. a very good
game was seen by the spectators.
The regular practice for the FIRST
team has been changed from seven
O'Clock IN The evening, 20 four In the
afternoon. This was done in order
to accommodate a larger number of
players who were only able 10 turn
out at that time.
The next game IL scheduled for
next Friday afternoon when the local
team will play the Nyssa team I'm the
Ontario hall. The girls OF Nyssa will
also meet the local high school team
OF girls. These games both promise
TO be as interesting as the last Paw
ette game and a large crowd is ex-
pected.
The glee club is practicing some
very good pieces which will be given
at the first public production and
both the girls and the boys clubs are
doing fine.
Loren Clay of Payette is enrolled
as student OF the Ontario high
schooi' Another sign that people
are beginning TO reanze the kind of
a school there is In Ontario. CLAY
Is another addition to the Junior
class.
The new classes that have been
started this semester are Commercial
Law TO be taught by Mr.. Prater. and
commercial Spelling to be taught by
Mr. Hiles. These new courses are
70 take the place OF Commercial
Arithmetic and Political Economy
which were finished last semester.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1916-01-25

The infant daughter Of Mr. and
Mrs Frank \. Miller died az the fam
ily residence Ia Big Bend on wedncs-
day Jan - The child. which was
but nine days old. vas christcned
Emma Elizabeth Funeral services
We're conducted az tao home Thurs
day afternoon by Rev q r wIsncr.
pastor of thr O. Send church. and
Iu'orm'u' 800. .. Roswell Parma
Review.