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Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
HON. States
Voted on
The Last
Ballot

COLISEUM, CHICAGO, June 1O.-On
the third ballot for Republican nomina-
ton for president the various state dele
gates voted as follows:
Third BSl1ot.
Alabama-Hughes, Is,
Arizona-Hughes 6,
Arkansas-Hughes Is.
California-Hughes. 26.
Colorado-Hughes II.
Stevenson of Colorado moved nomina-
ton of Hughes by reclamation.
Colonel Roosevelt withdrew his name
from further consideration.
onnecticut-Hughes II.
DupontS name was withdrawn and
Delaware cast for Hughes.
Delaware-Hughes s.
Florida-Hughes, 8.
Georgia-Hughes. II.
Idaho-Hughes. s.
Illinois-Hughes, So.
Governor Willis, of Ohio, withdraws
Burton.
Hayes, of Indiana, withdraws Fair
banks and cast delegation for Hughes.
Indiana-Hughes, 80.
Wadsworth, of New York, withdraws
Root
for Hughes.
Iowa-Hughes &C.
Kansas-Hughes 20.
Kentucky-Hughes 20
Louisiana-Hughes IL.
Alaine-Hughes IL.
Observation-Disclosures Is, Roosevelt 1.
ssachusetts-Weeks, L; Roosevelt
8; Hughes, 80.
Michigan-Hughes 80.
Minnesota-Hughes, "a.
ssissippi-Roosevelt, 1-2; Hughes
S1-2
ACKNOWLEDGMENT, -; Hughes
1-2.
Observation-Disclosures, "a; Weeks >.
Montana-Hughes, z; Roosevelt l.
Nebraska-kIughes, 16.
Observation-Disclosures, 6.
New ampshire-Hughes, s.
New Jersey-Hughes, %; Roose
welt !.
New Mexico-Roosevelt, 1; Hughes
5.
New York-Hughes, 81.
North Carolina-Hughes, IA; Lodge
North Dakota-Hughes, 10.
Ohio-Hughes, 4S.
Oklahoma-Hughes, 10; Roosevelt l.
Oregon-HugheS, 10.
observation-disclosures, Y; Roosevelt
5; absent I.
Rhode Island-Hughes, 10.
South Carolina-Hughes, 6: DUPONT ;
South Dakota-Hughes, 10.
Tennessee-Hughes, IS; Roosevelt
TeXas-Hughes, 20.
Utah-Hughes, Z; Roosevelt, l.
Vermont-Hughes, s.
Observation-Disclosures, Is.
Observation-Disclosures, IA.
West Observation-Disclosures, 16.
Observation-Disclosures, %; LaFollette, 3
Wyoming-Hughes. 8.
Alaska-Hughes, 2.
Hawaii-Hughes, ..
Philippines-Hughes ?.
Total vote, unofficial: Hughes, 949 IL
DUPONT, 5; Roosevelt, Is 1-2; Weeks, 3
Lafollette, 3; Lodge, Z; absent, 1. Total
9S7.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13

civil service laws. In every depart
ment of government the highest eff
ficiency must be insisted upon.
For all laws and programs are vain
without efficient and impartial adj
ministration.
l cannot within the limits of this
statement speak upon all the sub
jects that will require attention. 1
can only say that I fully indorse
the platform you have adopted.
1 deeply appreciate the RESPONSE
bility you impose. l should have
been glad to have that responsible
ty placed upon another. But / shall
undertake to meet it, grateful for
the confidence you express. / sim
cerely trust that all former differ
ences may be forgotten and that
we may have united effort in a pa
triotic realization of our national
need and opportunity.
have resigned my judicial office
and 1 am ready to devote myself
unreservedly to the campaign.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
TENNESSEE FARMER 4.
HAD PLENTY To EAT J.
BUT NO APPETITE.
Had Spell of Nervous Indiges-
ton and Went From 100 fo4
1876 PoundS-Has Gained
Back Is Lbs. and Feels Fine
NOW / Is EkEf n
/ ISL a

cit may sound unreasonable, and you
may believe me or not. but after taking
four bottles of Tanlac have actually
gained twenty-five pounds" said ]. B.
Williams, a well-known and prosperous
farmer who resides at Greenbrier, Tenn.
near Nashville.
81 had a bad case of stomach troubls
last summer and it came pretty near
knocking me out" continued Mr.. Will
liams 1T was something like nervous
indigestion. 1 began to go down hill
and it looked like the more medicine
took and the harder L tried to get we'll
the worse L would get. We had pretty
near everything to eat but nothing tast-
ed right and L got so weak and nervous
couldn't do anything-in fact, 1 was
just completely knocked out.
Before l had this spell 1 weighed $50
pounds and kept falling off until 1 got
down to where L only weighed 13S
pounds.
'I am now back to my regular weight
again and feel strong and well. Ny ap-
petite is simply fine now and 1 don't
mind my work. This medicine just took
right hold of me and put me on my feet.
We'll, sir the second day after I be-
gan taking it 1 got hungry and oh how
good that old ham did taste! sleep fine
now, too, and am not nervous like I
was. Even the barking of the dogs at
night does not wake me up.
'I never believed that medicine
could be made that would do anybody az
much good as Tanlac has done me, and
1 want to recommend it to anybody suf-
fering with same troubles I had"
Tanlac is sold by leading druggists in
all principal towns of the south.-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
HuQhes Accepts

CHICAGO, June 1O.-Justice
Charles E. Hughes, of the United
States supreme court, and Former
Vice President Charles W. Fair
banks. of Indiana, were formally
nominated here today by the Re
publican national convention for
president and vice president re-
specially.
Justice Hughes, upon being ap-
prised of his nomination in a tele-
gram from Chairman Harding, at
once accepted and Immediately re-
signed his seat on the supreme
court bench. His resignation was
promptly accepted by President
Wilson.
The following is the telegram
sent 20 Chairman Harding:
Mr.. Chairman and delegates:
have not desired the nomination.
I have wished to remain on the
bench. But i nthis critical period
in our national history 1 recognize
that it is your right to summon
and that it is my paramount duty
TO respond.
You speak at a time Of national
exigency. transcending merely par
tisan considerations.
You voice the demand for a DOM
inant thorOughgoing Americanism
with firm protective upbuilding
policies essential to our peace aud
security: and to that call, in this
crisis. ] cannot fail to answer with
the pledge of all that is in me- 20
the service of our country. There
fore. l accept the nomination.
stand for the firm and unflincE-
ing maintenance of all the rights of
American citizens on land and sea.
] neither impugn motives nor under
estimate difficulties.
But il is most regretably true
that in our foreign relations we
have suffered intellectually from the
weak and vacflating course which
has been taken with regard to Me-
icO-a course lamentably wrong with
regard to both our rights and our
duties We interfered without
consistency: and while seeking to
dictate when we We're ont con-
cerned, we utterly failed to ap-
preciate and discharge our plain
duty to our own citizens.
At the outset of the administra-
ton the high responsibilities of our
diplomatic intercourse with foreign
nations were subordinated to a con-
ception of partisan requirements and
we presented to the world a humil-
isting spectacle of ineptitude be-
lated efforts have not availed to re
cover the influence and prestige
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
CALOMEL SICKEVS! IT'S HORRIBLE!
DON'T STAY BILIOUS, CONSTIPATED
guarantee "DodsonS Liver Tone will give you the best
Liver and Bowel cleansing you ever had

days work. Calomel is quicksilver and
ii salivates; calomel Injuries your liver.
If you are bilious; feel lazy, sluggish
and all knocked out, if your bowels are
constipated and your head aches or
stomach is sour. just take spoonful of
harmless Dodson's Liver Tone instead
of using sickening, salivating calomel
Oodson's Liver Tone is real liver medi-
cine. You'll know it next morning be-
cause you will wake up feeling fine,
your liver will be working your head.
ache and dizziness gone, your somach
will be sweet and bowels regular You
will feel like working. You'll be cheer
full; full of vigor ami ambition.
Your duggist or dealer sells you a
so cent bottle of DodsoEs Liver Tone
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
Beavers Retr10L
Ends IN Verdict
Daschargl11g HIM

The police commission, by unanimous
vote Saturday afternoon, for the second
time, found James L. Beavers, former
chief of police, guilty of insubordipa-
tion and by unanimous vote decided to
discharge him from the force.
The charge of inefficiency and others
were ignored in their decision by the
commissioners. The commission DELHI
Grated for exactly one hour, the evil
dence having been closed at 2:45 o'clock
Counsel for Beavers at once served
notice that another appeal would be
filed next week. 1t will be in the ma
ture of an appeal by a certiorari, to
the Fulton superior court, the same
course pursued after Beavers was found
guilty of the same charge last August
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
Hughes Resigns
Ia Assoo;ated Press. }

(By Associated Press')
WASHINGTON, June 1O.-Jus-
tice Hughes resignation of his posi-
ton on the supreme bench, tender
ed to President Wilson, contained
one brief sentence. 1t said:
June 10, 1916.
ITO the President:
Il hereby resign the office of as
sociate justice of the supreme court
of the United States. L am, sir,
Respectfully yours,
"(Signed) CHARLES E. HUGHES"
The president sent this reply:
Dear Mr.. justice Hughes:
Il am in receipt of your letter
of resignation and feel constrained
to yield to your desire. L, there
fore, accept your resignation as
justice of the supreme court of the
United States, to take effect at
once.
Sincerely yours,
"WOODROW WILSON"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13

from cents per mile to cents. Vetoed
bill to give New Workers a scent fare
to Coney island. Instead of a 10-cent
fare; a million a week is the total of
visitors to Coney in summer, and one
scent line was paying a profit
Vetoed platoon bill, which would have
given New Yorks patrOlmen an eight
hour day. Vetoed law that would have
given school teachers equal pay with
men.
Renominated and elected in 1908, and
in 1909 in special message to legisla-
ture urged defeat of United States con-
stitutional amendment authorizing the
income tax. Amendment since ratified
and tax in effect.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13

under my personal guarantee that It
VIII clean your sluggish liver better
than nasty calomel; it won't make YOU
SICK and you can eat anything you want
without being salivated. Your druggist
guarantees that each spoonful will start
your liver, clean your bowels and
stralghten you up by morning or you
get your money back. Children gladly
take Dodson's Liver Tone because it is
pleasant tasting and doesn't grippe or
cramp or make them sick.
am selling millions OF bottles of
Dodson's Liver Tone to people who have
found that this pleasant, vegetable, liv-
er medicine takes the place Of danger.
Gus calomeL Buy one bottle on my
sound, reliable guarantee Ask your
druggist about me-(Advt.)
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
AT Law SCHOOL.

NEW YORK. 1SS2-Entered Column
bia law school. Graduated 1884 with
the highest honor, a prize fellowship
giving him $500 year for three years.
From 1884 to 1887 was law clerk by day
and taught class at Columbia by night.
Then discovered by Walter S. Carter,
famous lawyer, in 1888, and made part
ner in Carter's firm. Also discovered
by Carters daughter, Antoinette, and
made partner by her. Marriage Decem-
Der g. 1883. Worked so hard for three
years he had to take a vacation or col
lapse.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
FORMS BIBLE CLASS
AT ROCKEFELLER CHURCH

NEW YORK, 1894-Back in active
legal profession. Joined the Rockefeller
class which he gave over after six months
to John D., Jr. Picked as counsel in 1904
for Stevens legislative committee that
investigated the price of gas. Everybody
ridiculed him at first-but he forced the
price of gas down from a dollar to eigh-
ty cents.
In 1905 was given job of conduct
ing insurance investigation. Showed up
graft, favoritism and manipulation.
Forced George W. Perkins to deliver
to him against his will the books of
]. P. Morgan & Co. and to admit that
the New York life had paid to the Re-
publicans $3.50, 900 since 1896,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
ABoLIsREs "BACKSTAIRs'
TO GOVERNORS OFFICE

ALBANY, n. Y, 19O6-Elected gov
ernor in bitter fight against Willie
Randolph Hearst. Abolished the back,
stairs in the capitol and saw all WISH
tors in the front office.
Secured legislation creating the pub.
lie service commissions, now copied all
over the United States. Took the stump
and forced through legislature bill abol-
ishing race track gambling in face Of
violent lobby
Cleaned out the insurance department
Fought for direct nominations bill
abolishing party conventions. Freed the
banking department from Wall street
historical control. Fought for conserva-
ton, advanced treatment of criminals.
anti-tuberculosis campaign. Abolished
boss control.
Vetoed law reducing railroad fares
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
Who Is Hughes9
Here Is History
OF His Career
Homer and Virgil at
5, Won Law School HOnOrSi
Routed Insurance Thieves in
New York and Refused to
Listen to Bosses

Who is Hughes anyhow?
What is his real record?
What has he actually done?
Can you name any of his accomplish
nents?
Here's his whole strange history, con-
cisely. chronologically, concretly, in
special dispatches direct from the diff
ferent theaters of war,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
APPOINTED BY TAFT
TO THE SUPREME COURT

WASHINGTON, d. c., 19O9-Appoint-
ed by President Taft to supreme court
to succeed Justice Brewer. Took seal
in October, 1899. Gained reputation OF
being only man on the bench whose
voice was audible while delivering de-
cision. His opinions almost invariably
on the reactionary, corporation side of
questions before the court. Enumerated
definitely in 1912 his policy which con-
sisted in refusing to allow supreme
court to be dragged into politics under
any conditions, and declining positively
to run for president,
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
John r. Mclean,
Editor, Is Dead

WASHINGTON, June 9.-John r. Nc
Lean, owner or the Washington Post
and the Cincinnati Enquirer, died at his
home here at ESQ o'clock this after
noon, after a long illness.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
HE LEARNS TO READ
BEFORE AGE OF FOUR.

Especial Dispatch to The JournaI)
GLENS FALLS, N Y, June 10.-An in
FAINT prodigy was born here April IL,
1862. Charles Evans Hughes he was
christened. Father, an ill-paid Baptist
preacher of Welsh birth. Mother, a
brilliant woman a. Scotch Irish, Eng
liSh and Dutch parentage. sckly
child, out ct the age of three-and-a-
hale had learned to read omnivorously!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
WINS FAMOUS PRIZE
AS COLLEGE STUDENT.

PROVIDENCE, r. l.. 1S76.-Entered
Brown university, here. at aged of IA,
in class OF 1851. A timid, immature,
almost friendless child Had reputation
of never studying. His desk piled high
with novels. But graduated third in
his class and won the famous Carpenter
prize awarded to students showing most
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
ENTERS HIGH SCHOOL
AT AGE OF NINE.

NEWARK, N. j., 1S70.-Entered high
school here at age of nine. Had already
anticipated the 1916 Shakespeare craze
had read every single one of the bards
piays. Christmas, aged s, received a
Bible in Greek and read a chapter be-
fore breakfast! Was already an ad-
vanced student in theology.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
STAR PUP<L OF
HIS CLASS AT Is.

NEW YORK, 1S73.-Parents moved
here, He completed high school, wrote
essays On "The Evils of Light Litera-
ture," and "The Limitation of the HUI
man Mind" delivered the salutaIory of
his class. ard tried to enter Hamilton
college at the age of IS!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
KIND1 REAETEN IS
TOO SLOW FOR HIM.

OSWEGO, ~ Y, 1S67.-Father had
pastorate here. Charles Evans, aged
five, found kindergarten too slow. He
laid on his fathers desk one day an
original plan of Study" involving
Herodotus, Homer, Virgil! Mother
taught him mathematics; was master Of
fractions at age of z!
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
Mr.. HUGHES WILL BE
ssNoTIFIED" ny COMMITTEE.

Mr.. Hughes will be notified Of
ficially at a date 10 be fixed later
b. a committee headed by Senator
Warren G. Harding, OF Ohio, chair
man of the convention
Mr.. Fairbanks will be notified by
a committee headed by Senator
Borah-
AT 3.01 p. m. the convention adj
iourned- There were expressions OF
harmony from all the leaders and
among the delegates. The delega-
tions which on the final ballot had
cast votes for others than Mr..
Hughes made statements declaring
their loyalty to the nominees
six months ago" said Chairman
HilIes of the national committee.
II said the nominee would be Sorn
in the convention. And he was"
I am very much pleased, Of
course" said NIr. Hitchcock. 1T
means a reunited Republican party
and victory in November"
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
HIS VACATION IS
WORK AS PROFESSOR

ITHACA. n. Y, 1S91-Took his va
cation here-as busy professor of COM
mercial and contract law at Cornell uni
VerSityi
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
Fairbanks TeIegraphS
Hughes Congratulations

(By Associated Press.)
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind, June TO-
Charles w. Fairbanks today sent the fol-
lowing telegram to Mr.. Hughes:
Hon. Charles E. Hughes, Washing
ton, d. c.: most heartily congratulate
you upon your selection as the leader
Of the Republican party in the present
national contest.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
TEACHES ALL DAY;
READS MOST OF NIGHT.

DELHI, n. Y, 1SS1.-Taught Greek
and mathematics in Delaware academy
all day and read law most Of the night.
WINS H1GHEsr HONOR
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13

Oppressed Feeling in chest. Choking Sem
satiOn in throat, Painful to lie on left side,
Sinking or SmOthering Sensation, Diff
cult Breathing, Heart DrOpsy, Swelling
of feet or ankles, or Neuralgia around
hearte II you have one or more of the above
symptoms, don't fail TO use DIR. hinsman's
Heart Tablets. Not secret medicine. 1t is
said that one person out of every four has
weak heart. Probably three-fourths of these do
not know it, and hundreds wrOngfully treat them
selves for the stomach, Lungs, Kidney or
Nerves. Don't take any chances when DIR.
Kinsman's Heart Tablets are within your
reach. More than 1000 endorsements furnished.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13

Does it Flutter, Palpitate
or skip Beatse Have you
ShOrtness of Breath, Ten
derness, n u M b n ess, OF
Paininleft side, Dizziness,
Painting Spells, Spots be-
fore eyes, Sudden Starting
in sleep, n erv0usde ss,
Hungry or Weak SpeIIH.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
CBy Associated Press. }

EW AS&0G4AEc4 EEEe1aN
CHICAGO. June 1O.-Charles Ev-
ans Hughes. former governor OF
New York. and associate justice
OF the supreme court. was nomi-
mated today for the presidency by
the Republican national conven-
ton.
Charles Warren Fairbanks. of
Indiana, elected vice president with
Theodore Roosevelt i'm 1904, again
was chosen for second place on the
Republican ticket
Both nominations. made by over
whelming majorities on the first
ballot of the day-the third ballot
OF the convention for the presiden-
cy-were BY reclamation made unan-
imous.
Senator Lodge. OF Massachusetts,
presented by Colonel Roosevelt as
compromise candidate. received sew
en- votes. Colonel Roosevelt himself
received 1912 votes scattered
over the twelve states.
Row TIE VOTE STOOD
ON BOTH THE NOMINEES.
The nominating ballot showed
this count.
HUGHES, SO IL.
ROOSEVELT. Is -.
LODGE. :.
DUPONT. s.
WEEKS. g.
LAFOLLETTE. 8.
ABSENT. J.
TOTAL. 9S7-
Although Frank H. Hitchcock,
leader of the Hughes supporters.
let il be known that the Hughes
men wanted Burton for second place,
Ohio withdrew Buttons name. leav-
ing the field 10 Mr.. Fairbanks and
former Senator Burkett. Of Nebras-
ka-
The ballot for vice president
showed this count.
FAIRBANKS. S63.
BURKETT. los.
BORAH, 5
l5CRTON, l.
JOHNSON, J.
ABSENT. SCATTERING AND
NOT VOTING. s.
total uN-
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
FAvoRrTE SONS GOT
OUT OF WAY FOR HUGHES.

The nomination OF Mr. Hughes
was made possible so soon by an
overnight break UR Of ~ allied ia
vorite sons combinatiq1. which
early this morning released its dele
gates. practically all of whom were
known 10 favor Nr. Hughes when
freed from their instructions.
When the convention began bust
ress shortly before noon the with
drawaI of the favOrite sons was an
nounced from the platform one aft
er another and the votes began
Hopping into the Hughes column
i'm solid blocks so rapidly that the
nomination was plainly assured be-
fore the roll call had gone five
states.
When il got 10 Colorado the drift
was 50 apparent that a proposal to
make Il unanimous or nominate him
by reclamation was made. but Chair
man Harding ruled that the ballot
ing should take its regular course.
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
ONE AFTER ANOTHER
TIE SONS FADED OUT.

Each addition 20 the Hughes
column was greeted by yelIs Of sx-
ultation from the rapidly accumulat-
ing Hughes delegates and steadily
state BY state the votes piled uD I'M
I'll New Jersey carried it past the
required four hundred and ninety
four. and the remainder was only
a Formally
In rapid succession as the voting
went on DUPONT was withdrawn by
Delaware and his solid block was
cast for Hughes, Illinois withdrew
Sherman. Ohio withdrew Burton.
Iowa Withdrew Cummins. all these
new votes We're cast for Hughes.
only few remaining in cOmpli-
ment 70 the favorite sons who
brought them.
Then one after the other. Senator
Weeks and Senator Lodge took the
platform. uledCed loyalty to the
nominee and aslyed all their support
ers 10 do likewise Similar an
uounCemeuts we're made from all the
favorite son delegations The final
ANALYSIS oF tHe nominating ballot
showed that Hughes had drawn his
TERRITORY. that Roosevelt's had been
scattered over twelve states. that
0uPont'S FIVE had come from South
CaroIina- LODGES sevent from North
Carolina AMI tho final three for
Senator Weeks had come from Mas
Sarhuerf+= and Missouri
Atlanta semi-weekly journal. (Atlanta, Ga.) 1898-1920, 1916-06-13
uUGuES WAS SILENT
UNTIL TIVE NOMINATION.


Although the convention had no
word that AR Hughes would accent
and no statement Of his position.
one came along soon afterward. but
not until the convention had ad-
iourned The former Justice had
kept TO his determination TO utter
no word IN his own behalf. to make
m new announcement Of his Dosi-
ton on issues and to saw nothing
which might hs construed as he
coming 2 candidate while he wore
the robe OF Justice IN the worlds
greatest court
Before the ballot was taken to-
day Senator SmOOt announced a re-
mort of the latest meeting OF the
Republican conferees with conferees
OF the Progre ssive convention. dis
closing that tue Republicans had
presented the name ~ AR. Hughes
FOR their consideration as randi-
date on whom both conventions
could unite. Tie also read the reply