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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Republican Convention Gossip

from the republican and moose or
CARNATIONS, with Roosevelt as the UNI
pire Then the delegates would have
the privilege of saying aye, and that's
all. To be sure. if they didn't like the
man to be presented they could vote
negatively, but then they would be
called dissenters, and that would
never do.
Men who have been attending re
publican conventions for many years
are greatly disappointed at the alb
sence of enthusiasm at the Coliseum.
Every demonstration has seemed SO
forced that party observers anticipate
the approach of the election with a
feeling of uncertainty. 1t matters
little who the nominee is, you are told
by close students of party affairs.
Rather than continue the division that
was created at Chicago four years ago,
old guard republicans yesterday we-a
trying to get themselves into mood
where they could swallow Roosevelt
But in the same breath they told you
that they would never vote for him
All along it has seemed possible to
put Hughes over on the second or
third ballot. But the convention pow
ers have not been satisfied with
Hughes. because of his sympathy for
hyphenism- They say the republican
party cannot afford to go before the
people seeking support for man who
is not one-hundred per cent in his
Americanis1n. He must be openly
against any alliance that would give
foreign power voice in the admin
istration of American affairs Yester-
! day it was understood that Roosevelt
! might in the event he were convinced
he could not secure the nomination for
himself, accept either Sherman, Fair
| banks or Weeks. At any rate, it was
| conceded By the republican managers
that Roosevelt would dictate the NOM
inee of the convention and that when
he did so he would refuse a nomina-
ton at the hands of the bull moose.
N0TABLES IN PRESS BOX.
| Among those who have doomed con-
| spicuously in the press box at the Coli
scum is William Jennings Bryan
who is being paid 81 900 a day to ana
| lyze the convention proceedings for a
| syndicate that resells his stories &c
the newspapers over the country; VIII
liam Randolph Hearst, owner OF the
| Hearst string of dailies; Arthur BITS
| bane, the Hearst editor, who is SAID tc
receive a larger salary than the pres
ident of the United States; Irwin Cobb
who made himself internationally lam
Gus by writing an interview with the
late Lord Kitchener, that the latter de-
clared never took place, though Irwin
still insists that it did, and most oil
his readers believe him; Mary Rob
erts Rinehart, the successful maya
zine fiction writer and war cores
pondent. Ida NJ. Tarbell, who made d
hit with the story of Standard Oil and
expose of other big businesses, and
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
HUGHES ACCEPTS
NOMINATION AND
RESIGNS HIS POST

Washington, June 10-Justice
Hughes late today sent a telegram to
Chairman Harding of the republican
national convention formally accept
ing the republican nomination for the
presidency.
At the same time it was announced
that the justice had resigned as asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court of
the United States.
Justice Hughes sent his resignation
by messenger to President Wilson.
Justice Hughes letter of resignation
sent to the White house by messenger,
contained one brief sentence. II said {:
June 10, 1876
ITO the president:
II hereby resign the Office Of asso-
ciate justice of the supreme court OF
the United States.
Il am. sir. respectfully yours.
(Signed) CHARLES E. HUGHES. A"
President Wilson read the statement
car efuIly but made no comment
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Roosevelt Selected BY Pr0gressiUes
Case
Aga;nGroUs
Craze, Claim

Washington, June 10.-Administra-
ton officials were uneasy today over
continued reports Of anti-American
demonstrations in northern Mexico.
Americans in Mexico, fearing serious
riots, are making their way to the Dor
der in greater numbers and those
seeking to return to Mexico are being
advised against such by agents acting
under orders.
Most demonstrations have gone no
further than mass meetings and
speeches by agitators who resent the
presence of American troops on Mex
lean soil. Carranza troops have sough.
usually to dispense such gatherings.
Columbus, N. NJ, June 10.-Amer-
lean scout patrols with General PERISH
ing's army in Mexico have been threat
ened with an attack by Carranza
troops, according to authoritative in
formation received here today A col
umn of Carranza cavalry is said to
have dashed forward upon an Amer
lean detachment south of Namiquipa,
rifles in hand. The Americans are said
to have averted clash by standing
their ground. According to the report,
the Mexicans withdrew tauntingly.
Chihuahua City, Mexico, June 10
General Luis Herrera reported today
from Parral the capture of Victor San
doval. a notorious bandit leader, in the
Providencia valley, together with four
companions, one of whom had been
shot. Sandoval was shot Immediately
by his captors, and announcement was
made that his brother, Luis, now con-
fined in Parral is to be executed for
the public good"
San Antonio. June 10.-A squadron
of Texas cavalry entrained for Lar
edo early today to strengthen the
troops on patrol in Laredo. Horses will
he sent later. General Funston had
! intended the squadron Of militia cav
airy for service in the Big Bend coun-
try but the activities of De La Rosa
south of Laredo, caused a change in
Dlans
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
CHARLES EVANS HUGHES.
HOW NOMINATIONS
AFFECTED WILSON
HUGHES AND TEDDY

Washington. June 10.-Justice
Hughes was told of his nomination
for the presidency by newspaper
men at his home where he had
been at work all during the repub-
lican convention on decisions to be
handed down Monday. probably his
last day as a Justice of the SUI
preme court.
He received the news without
evident emotion, saying: 81 have
nothing to say at this time, but
will make a statement later in the
day.
The Justices secretary announced
that written statement would be
issued at 3 o'clock.
Oyster Bay, n. T. June TO-
When informed that the republi-
cans had nominated Justice Hughes
and that the pr0greSsives had
nominated him. Colonel Roosevelt
refused to make any comment.
He remained secluded in his
Sycamore Hill home.
Washington. June 10-Word that
Justice Hughes and Colonel ROose-
welt had been nominated by the
two conventions in Chicago was
communicated to President Wilson
Immediately upon its receipt here.
There was no formal comment but
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

scores of lesser lights in the news
paper and magazine game. All have
special assignments from large publ
cations to cover the convention. Hearst
writes a daily signed editorial. Bris-
bane does likewise
Bryans shiny pate is visible from
the remotest corners of the big hall.
He wears a perpetual smile. He told
the writer yesterday morning that the
trouble with the convention was that
it lacked a leader He said the men
running the convention acted as
If they were afraid to make any
move that would deviate from the pro-
gram fixed months in advance lest they
might spill the well known beans. "Of
course, eventually they will name a
man for president" said the Nebras-
kan, "but | sincerely am of the opin-
ion that the voters of the country will
return Woodrow Wilson for another
term. He has richly deserved it. No
man who has occupied the White house
has gone through the annoying, wear
! ing and delicate crises that he has. "
Irwin Cobb, say the boys mingling with
him in the press quarters, has been
trying to live up to his self-appointed
reputation of being the homliest man
in the world. OF course that is base
libel, but Cobb enjoys the distinction.
He says the world is filled with hand
| some men, but that the really homely
ones are so scarce that he shines
among them.
THOMPSON POPULAR HOST.
Mayor Thompson is showing himself
a good fellow among the convention
visitors. 1t is said he has had sew
eral thousand automobiles at the dis
posal of outsiders during the week.
| These cars have been donated by per-
sonal friends of the mayor, and for the
| free use of delegates and convention
visitors. At all of the hotels and in
the convention halls are numerous
members of the Thompson entertain
ment committee, alert and ready to be
| of any desired service to strangers
| Committee members wear badges t.
designate them. Thursday night there
were dances given in all of the prin-
| cipal hotels in honor of the visitors
with Mayor and Mrs. Thompson as
hosts. The mayor and his wife per-
sonally visited all of the dances.
MISS ELLNWOOD A GRADUATE.
| Lyman Ellinwood, former Rock
Islander, who is now resident of In
dianapolis, was seen on our streets
yesterday. He was just passing
throufh, liked the excitement, and de
termined TO linger few days. Mr.. Ell.
linwood's daughter Gertrude was
| member of the class graduated by the
indianapolis high school this week
Father told, with a betrayal OF par
donable pride, as we say in discussing
political candidates, that his daughtel
was among the leaders OF her class
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
BY J. VI. C0LLIG4N.
" nv Y 't'11' WIN
Especial to The Argus.

Especial to The Argus.)
Chicago. June 10.-Roosevelt had the
gold room at the Congress hotel as his
headquarters four years ago. 1t was
reported that it cost him $1,000 per
dav. This year it is the headquarters
of the Sherman campaigners. The
Congress management quoted the
same figure to Captain Walter A. Ros-
enfield. manager for Sherman, but the
Rock Islander didn't close the deal on
the spot. He argued that he ought to
have better rate. inasmuch as he
and his friends were good patrons Of
the Congress, while Roosevelt didn I
show up there more than once or twice
year Walters argument brought a
reduction of $500 per day for the use
of the gold room. Each night during
the convention there has been a rous-
ing meeting there. Sherman's dele
gates and followers sticking by him
Loyalty and creating more enthusiasm
than was shown for any of the other
favorite sons
The chief noise, however, has been
at the Auditorium hotel all week. This
is the headquarters of the Roosevelt
| crowd. They remind me of pack Of
wild men," said an Iowa republican.
Standing outside the Auditorium one
is reminded of the last time he heard
the circus lions partaking of a meal
of raw meat But it's the real pep,
we've got to confess that If we had
that kind Of spirit in the republican
convention it would sound like old
| ToIicourn ;c ohSn-
| lutely dead 1t has been cooked too
long. That's the way it strikes me-"
DELEGATES GROW WEARY.
/ Yesterday there were rumbiings OF
| uneasiness among the republican dele
! gates, Notice was served ON the con-
trolling powers that if a nomination
were not made Saturday there
wouldn't be a corporal's guard of dele
gates left in the city by nightfall.
! There had been a move made by the
! interests that financed the arrange
ments for the entertainment of the two
| conventions to hold the visitors in the
| CITY at least through Monday, hoping
| for good weather in the interim to give
| the outsiders an opportunity to spend
their shopping money. This plan has
heen noised about the hotel Hobbies
and the visitors are growing warm I'M
der the collar They say they may
act like suckers, but they are not, and
they will refuse to fall for the frame
/ I'D. On the other hand. the republi-
can delegates have been brought to
realize that they are nothing more
than figure-heads on the floor of the
| convention hall. They came to Chi
cago TO have a voice in the selection of
a presidential nominee, and they found
that they would have no more to say
| in the matter than if they had re-
manned at home. The nominee was tn
! be picked by conference committees
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Total .SS3

H0ta! $780,. S6j los
Necessary to nOminate-i94.
Scattered yOteS-BurtOn. L: johnson.
|: B0ral, S; not voting, 8; absent ].
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
POMMERN LOST NOT
GREAT BATTLESHIP

London, June 10.-The German war
ship Pommern, which was sunk in the
battle off Jutland. was not the battle
ship of that name, but recently cap
tured battle cruiser, according to a
Copenhagen dispatch to the Exchange
Telegraph company, quoting a sea
captain who is a frequent visitor to
German ports. The battleship, which
was captured in 1905, was torpedoed
in the Baltic in July, 1915, according
to the captain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
Reiterate Sinking Of Derfflinger.

London, June 10, Q2:20 p. m)-The
report that the German battle cruiser
Derfflinger has been sunk is reiterated
in an Amsterdam dispatch to the Ex-
change Telegraph company. 1t says
that travellers arriving in Amsterdam
from Berlin say they were told in
Germany that the Derfflinger sank af-
ter the North sea battle, while being
towed to Wilhelmshaven.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
NORWEGIAN VESSEL
SUNK; 80 ARE SAVED

London, June 10.-A Reuter- dispatch
from Amsterdam says that a traw-
Ter has brought to that port 80 sailors,
the crew of the Norwegian steamer
Erkendal which was sunk by mine.
A dispatch TO the Exchange Tele-
graph company from Copenhagen says
the Swedish party bark Heidan has
been sunk by mine but the crew
were saved.
Neither the Erkendal nor the Heidan
appear in available maritime regis
tiers.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10
i Dead, 3 Hurt. in Auto Crash.

Dubuque. Iowa, June 10.-An auto
mobile containing two men and two
women, returning from a Wisconsin
roadhouse early this morning. crash
ed into the curbing of a city street
and was completely wrecked Fred
Biszang was killed and James O'Neill
fatally injured Two girls, Mamie
Lembke and Marie Gibson, escaped
with slight injuries Henry Schultz,
the driver of the car, has been ar
rested
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Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

Necessary to nominate-494.
delegates each, without vote, ex.
cept by action of the convention.
Scattered vntes-Du Point, 5: LaFol-
lette, 3; Lodge, Z: Weeks, 3. Absent /.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1916-06-10

Continued on Page Two.1
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-03
SURVEY LAkfbEO WILL BEGIN BY
 PARkES TODAY
Special Committee of Citi- zens Arranges for First
 Work in Relief Plan.

Work will be started this morning. of making a survey of all the terri tory east of Main street, that will have to be covered by whatever plan is decided upon eventually for the protection of the old lake bed section from the recurrent overflows with which that section has suffered in in- creaslng proportion for many years past.
 The work will be done by surveyors and draughtsmen under direction of Major w. J. Parkes, who has con- tracted to make such survey for the special committee named some time ago at mass meeting at the court house. How long period will be required to finish the work, could not be learned last night, nor would an estimate be hazarded as to the extent of territory that will have to be in- cluded in the work.
 The result of the survey will furn- lsh the facts and figures which will serve as the basis for all discussion as to plans for the protection of the lakebed section from overflows in fu- ture. The special committee, which is composed of Rev. Frank Thompson. E.. Il. Elsberry and E. A. Howell, was first named to solicit subscriptions to the, fund necessary for the survey, and when it reported it's success at this work, 1t was instructed to obtain the services of competent surveyor to make the necessary preliminary sur veys, that the necessary data might be obtained upon which definite plans could be based for the improvement in conditions. The committee has gone forward with it's labors, and the be- ginning of the work this morning of making this preliminary survey indi- cates the progress that has been achieved.
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PREPAREDNESS WILL
 COME WHEN U. s. 'DRY'
J. Frank Hanly Points Out That In' temperance Causes Rejection
 of Most Recruits.

Zanesville, Ohio, NOV. 2.-Thorough preparedness for war will come in the United States only when the nation is "dry", J. Frank Hanly. the Prohi- bition presidential nominee. declared today, in sharon, Penn., city 40 years without liquor, just before he clossed the state line into Ohio, for a night meeting here.
 As proof of the need to abolish liquor, he declared that 65 per cent. of rejected aplicants to the army can trace their disabilities directly or in- directly to liquor.
 Ira Landrith, vice presidential nominee on the Prohibition ticket. in- sisted at Altoona and other points that federal liquor licenses no longer are warranted. even to meet the ne- cessities for which they were created.
 ''The government went into the saloon business for the sole purpose of paying the Civil war debt," he said, and "that debt is paid"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-03
Mistake in Reading Code Signals Almost Caused
 Sinking of U-Boat.
DECLARES DIVER NOT
 TO TRANSPORT MAIL
Attache of Embassy Makes Assertion That Deutschland Will Not Carry Mail from T.. S.-UnlOading of
 Vessel Begins.

New London, Conn.,, Nov. 2.-When the German undersea freighter Deutschland appeared in New London harbor about midnight Tuesday night, the United States dredger Atlantic narrowly escaped running her down, lit was learned tonight.
 According to the Atiantic's skipper, the near-accident was due to a mis- take in reading the code signal lights of the dredger, which made out the lights of the submarine, coming near ly head on. The Atlantic kept on it's course, expecting the Deutschland to steer outside. When she did not, the Atlantic sweTved to one side and slowed down, passing the Deutsch- land with about 100 yeards to spare
 The manifest of the Deutschland's cargo was filed at the customhouse here late yesterday, but will not be made public for some time, officials of the Eastern Forwarding company said. Unloading began this afternoon, 100 selected negro stevedores bring ing out hundreds of small boxes.
 Dr. George Ahrens. attache of the German embassy at Washington, spent considerable time with Capt. Koenig on the Deutschland today and received five pouches filled with mail and a box. Questioned as to whether the Deutschland would carry mail back to Germany, he said:
 "Why should she carry United States mail over? If the United States can't get mail to Germany, it is time to stop"
 Officials of the forwarding company said it was unlikely that any mail would be sent by the submarine ex- cept official communications from Count von Bernstorff to the German emepror.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-03
ROOSEVELT LEADS
 TORCHlIGaT PARADE
Former President Makes Weak At. tempt to Reply to Wilson's Buff
 falO DenunciatiOn.

Cleveland, Ohio, Nov. 2.-Attacking President Wilson's attitude toward Mexico and scoring the president for his recent Buffalo address, Theodore Roosevelt tonight addressed a throng which packed the Central armory. He also addressed an overflow meet ing, speaking from the city hall steps. He arrived here at 7:30 o'clock. and was escorted to the armory by torchlight parade, the streets being crowded with people.
 Col. Roosevelt referred scathingly to alleged remarks of Demo- cratic campaign speakers compar- ing soldiers in Washington's army with the soldiers of the Mexican army. and told the big audi ence he, was glad to present plea for the support of Chas. E. Hughes for president Referring to President Wilson's Buffalo address, he said:
 "1 want to register my protest against MT. Wilson's use of the military and diplomatic service for partisan ad- vantage. If the president says we are in ignorance of our foreign relation ships. he is bound to enlighten us. If he dosn't tell us now, there must be reason"
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-03
AUTO BANDITS ROB
 AN ILLINOIS BANK

Braidwood, Ill.,, Nov. 2.-Automo-
 bile bandits operating so quietly that the village watchman was not dis turbed in his sleep, entered the pri-
 vate bank of w. H. Odell & company
 here last night after cutting all tele-
 graph and telephone wires, blew open the sale and escaped with $6,O0O. Emma Hines, living across the street from the bank, looked from her window just in time to see four robbers enter an automobile and drive away.
 By the time she had spread the , alarm the raiders had made good their escape and it was some time be fore a wire was restored over which
 outside authorities could be notified 1t was rumOred at first that the village watchman was missing, but investigation disclosed that he was safe at home.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-03
ENGINE DRIVER ASSERTS STONE
 HAD HIM FIRED
Charges Chief Suspended Local Upholding His
 Headlight Testimony.

] Washington, Nov. 2.-Wm. IT. Rother, locomotive engineer on the
 Big Four railroad, testified today at the interstate commerce commission l hearing on it's proposed rule requir
 ing railroads to use high-powered headlights, that charges had been pre- ferred against him by Warren $ Stone, thief of the Brotherhood of
 Locomotive Engineers. after he gave testimony favorable to the railroads
 and against such headlights, at
 a previous hearing by the commits sion.
 Bother said Stone revoked the
 charter of the local to which he be.
 longed, after it upheld his action m
 giving his testimony.
 Mr. Stone and w. s. Carter, head of the Firemen's organization. objected to the introduction of Roth's tes.i- mony, after he made these state ments, on the ground that it was not "a matter connected with the pratitiC- ability of highpower headlights. The question of the admissibility of such testimony will be passed upon tomor. ITOW.
 Other engineers gave their opinion that the proposed headlights of 1000
 feet range are satisfactory, but the
 roads uniformly are contending that
 the lights are dazzling" and danger ] ous. J. R. Ewing. Pennsylvania rail-
 road engineer, declared he came to Washington to protect himself and the public against device that means Geath."
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1916-11-03
HUGHES DEFENDS HIS ATTACK UPON
 ADMINISTRATION
Says It Is "Cruel" to Say Vote for Him Means
 "Vote for War;"

Albany, N. Y., Nov. 2.-Chas. B.. Hughes, speaking here tonight, de- clared his belief that he would win the electoral vote of Ohio, Indiana and New York, and asserting that he was "looking forward to the responsibili- ties of administration" outlined what he regards as "the essentials of na- tional leadership"
 MT. Hughes addressed an audience that had waited nearly three hours to hear him. He was introduced by William Barnes, former Republican state chairman. The nominee declar- ed that he had no apologies to make for his attacks on the administration, but characterized as Every cruel and unwarranted" the suggestion that a vote for him meant vote for war, and declared his opposition to mud dle of meddle" in American foreign relations.
 The nominee was an hour late in reaching Albany, and was further de- layed by street parade which he headed on his way to the hall, being cheered throughout the line of march by crowds on the sidewalks.