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ROSEBURG, OREGON.
S ATIKDAV, JUNE 15, 101a.
No. 1H.1
AFTER 56 YEARS
Republican Party Has Had
Splendid Record.
7 CONVENTIONSHELD IN CHICAGO
Roosevelt Is The Only Living; Ex
. President Parly I toll Holds '
Many Famous Names
15 Conventions.
(Special to The Evening News.)
WASHINGTON', D. C.June 15.
The gathering of delegates at Chi
cago next Tuesday forms the fifteenth
national convention held by the re
publican party since Its birth in
Pittsburg more than half a century
opu.
The first convention was in Phila
delphia in 185G, and Edward D. Mor
gan called it to order on June 17.
Robert Emmett, of New York, was"
temporary chairman and Henry S,
Lane, of Pennsylvania, permanent
ch-airman. with David Wllmot
head of the committee on resolu
tions. The platform declared against
the extension of slavery into new
states and territories, demanded the
admission of Kansas, and advocated
the building of the Union Pacific
railroad. The candidates nominated
were John C. Fremont he defeat
ing John McLean, of Ohio, on first
ballot and William L. Dayton, of
New York. The ticket was beaten
by the democratic ticket nominated
at St. Louis and headed by Buchan
an. The second, but in point of im
portance really the first, convention
of the party was held in Chicago, as
sembling June 13, 1SG0. The plat
form declared for the preservation of
the Union, denounced the extension
of slavery, and advocated tariff laws
"which would encourage the devel
opment of the industrial interests of
the country." Abraham Lincoln was
nominated for president on the third
ballot and Hannibal Hamlin, of
Maine, wan nominated for vice-president
on the second ballot. This tick
et was successful in the fall, easily
beating the divided democracy:
The tlilrd republican convention
met In Baltimore on June 7, 1864.
The platform declared for the carry
ing on of the war, advocated a con-j
stitutional amendment forever pro-;
hi biting slavery anywhere In the
Union, returned thanks to the fed-!
eral soldiers and sailors, and indors
ed the emancipation proclamation. '
Abraham Lincoln was re-nominated, j
receiving all the votes except those j
of Missouri, which were cast for
Gen. Grant. Andrew Johnson, "of
Tennessee was named for vice-president.
This ticket was successful at
tho polls. I
The record of the republican nat-j
ional conventions ti(nd candidates)
held since the close of the civil wari
is as follows: i
Chicago, May 20, 1868 Ulysses S. '
GRAND
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From 12 M. to 8 P. M.
Blue Point Oyntor Cocktail
( n'lin of ( hickrn la Itht Ine
Younr ltallihn irrn On inn IMpfOHvf
Frlwl F1IM of Sole Tartar Sauce
Sarator Chip
Fried Sprinr Chicken a la Maryland
Whippy Potato' Ganlrn 1'eav
Freab Crab Salad
Strawberry .Short C'ak
ltoqwfort C'hfeae Toaatrd Wafer
!( Taaae
VXIOX SKUVICES '
SUNDAY EVENING.
On Sunday there will be
union service at thyf Presby-
terlan church. A visiting min-
ister will occupy the pulpit.
Every one who wishes to see
our city built up morally
Should be present.
Roseburg Ministerial Union.
'
Grant, of IllfnoiB, and Schuyler Col
fax, of Indiana.
Philadalphia, June 5, 1872 Ulys
ses S. Grant, of Illinois, and Henry
Wilson, of Massachusetts.
Cincinnati, June 14, 1876 Ruth
erford B. Hayes, of Ohio, and Wil
liam A. Wheeler, of New York.
Chicago, June 2, 1S80 James A.
Garfield, or Ohio, and Chester A.
Arthur, of New York.
Chicago, June 8, 1884 James G.
Blaine, of Maine, and John A. Logan,
of Illinois.
" Chicago, June 19, 1888. Benja
min Harrison, of Indiana, and Levi
P. Morton, of New York.
Minneapolis. June 7, 1892. Ben
jamin Harrison, of Indiana, and
Whltelaw Reid, of New York.
St. Louis, June 7, 1896 William
McKinley, of Ohio, and Garret A. Ho
bart, of New Jersey.
Philadelphia, June 19, 1900.
William McKinley, of Ohio, and
Theodore Roosevelt, of New York.
Chicago, June 21. 1904 Theodore
Roosevelt, of New York, and Charles
W. Fairbanks, of Indiana.
Chicago, June 16, 1908. William
II. Taft. of Ohio, and James S. Sher
man, of New York.
The convention next week will be
tho seventh that the republican party
has held in Chicago. Of the repub
lican candidates nominated in that
city, Lincoln and Garfield were as
sassinated. Blaine died a disappoint
ed, if not a heart-broken, man. Ar
thur, who succeeded Garfield, lived
to realize the full meaning of politic
al Ingratitude. Harrison, although
re-nominated at Minneapolis, was
defeated. The defeat of Grant In
the convention which met In Chica
go in 1880 was the occasion of a bit
ter feud in the republican party, and
Incidentally led to the defeat of the
party four years later. Mr. Roose
velt was nominated in Chicago in
1904 and Mr. Taft In 1908. These
two, of the seven standard bearers
named by the republican party in
Chicago conventions, are the only
ones living.
Arthur Stanley, of Palsey, Ore..
was this morning committed to the
state Insane asylum by County
Judge Wonacott and County Health
Officer F. H. Vlncll. Stanley imag
ines that he is pursued by enemies
who 4i re bent on sending him to th
"electric chair". He also entertains
a delusion that he has relatives re
siding in Roseburg, some of whom,
he says, are wealthy. It is probable
that Stanley will be taken to the
asylum some time tomorrow.
GRILL
JOHN ADAMS IS SHOT UNBE
KNOWN TO BEN HARDMAN
tsuiiet renters tack
, Adams Leaves Scene of Crime, After
Shooting and Probably Fatally
Injuring Paul Graf Adams
Hovers Between Life
and Death at Hosp'l
PROSECUTOR DETAINS HARDMAN
Adams Claims He Shot in Self
Him with an Upraised Axe Hardman Denies that
He Was in Any Way Responsible for the
Trouble Graf Slightly Better Today ; .
MAKItlKD AT Kl'GEXK.
O
According to a certificate
found in Adam's possession this
morning, he was married to
Mrs. Rilla Nelson, at Eugene,
sometime between January 12,
1912, at which time the mar-
riage license was granted, and
June 10, 1912, the date upon
which the certificate of mar-
riage was executed. The mar-
riage ceremony is Bald to have
been performed by a Methodist
V minister, residing at or near
Eugene. With the certificate
at hand, there appears to be
little doubt but what the couple
were married as stated in yes-
terday's issue of The News.
Deputy Sheriff Fred Stewart and
Dr. George E. Houck returned here
;it nine o'clock last night from the
K. H. llardiuan ranch, mbout 1 7
.n lies west of Uose'-urg on I'.w old
Coos Hay road, where ihey were call
ed at noon yesterday following the
receipt of a report to the effect that
John Adams, purported son-in-law
of Mr. Hitrdman had 'hot and fatal
ly wounded Paul Graf, alleged
brother-in-law of the would-bo mur
derer. Contrary to early advices re
ceived over the telephone from
Johnson's stage station following
the shooting, Adams was struck
by one of the three bullets flrwd by
Hen Hardman, and as a result he
lies r.t Morcy hospital In a permrlous
condition. (Irnf, : who waa shot by
At: ami f ojso very low this morn
ing, end nrding to reports re
cti vd fin;", tib bedside there is little
chance tJ a complete recovery.
According to the' story told by
members of the Hardman family late
last evening. Adams had visited their
home on several previous occasions,
and each time was ordered to leave
the place. "While, denying that
Adams was married to Mrs. Rilla
Nelson, a daughter of Mrs. Hard
man, members of the family practic
ally admit that they were close
fi'iends and might have lived to
gether. The latter assertion Is sub
stantiated by. residents of West
Roseburg. who not only claim that
Adams was married to Mrs. Nelson,
but that they lived together as man
and wife. In fact. It Is" further as
serted that they occupied a cottage
in West Roseburg for several months
and were known as Mr. and Mi's.
Adams, As near as can be ascertain
ed they left Roseburg about two
months ago and went to Portland
where they leased a rooming house.
There they remained until a short
time ago, when Mrs. Nelson deserted
her alleged husband and left for
parts unknown. .
Following the departure of Mrt.
Nelson, or Mrs. Adams, as she was
known in this city. Adams became
despondent and soon thereafter left
for Ku gene -where he spent a few
days. Having reason to believe that
Mrs... NeUon. or Adams, would nat
urally return to the home of ber
parents at Restnn, Adams left Eu
gene on Thursday, arriving here late
at case ot spine as
Defense, Says Graf Threatened
in the evening. As. stated in yes
terday's Issue of The Evening News,
Adams' visited the rooming house
conducted by Mr. and Mrs. George
jRapp following his arrival In Rose
burg and registered under the as
sumed name of 'G. Nicholns".. He
appeared very nervous at the time,
and was emphatic in his declaration
that he should" be called In time to
board the stage for Marshfield on the
following morning. When ' awak
ened early yesterday he was still
nervous, and upou several occasions
inquired of Mr. Hupp whether or not
he would be able to Becure a privute
conveyance and thus reach his des
tination in advance of the stage. Ap
parently troubled, he nlso informed
Mr. Itapp that "he hud threshed that
fellow once and could do It again."
I'micqualnted with his affairs, Mr.
Rapp paid no attention to the re
mark at the time. Once on board the
stage, Adams continued in a talkative
mood, and in a conversation with
Charles Archeambeau, th stage
driver, informed the latter that he
was bent on causing tho Hard man's
trouble. This statement be repeated
as many as a dozen times, according
to Mr. Archeanibeaux, during the
journey to Reston.
Apparently having planned the
time of reaching the Hardman
home, Adams left the stage at the
Arnold & Ueasley saw mill under the
pretense than 'ie would spend an
hour visiting with friends along the
road. With the stage out of sight
he started up the road afoot, and
two hours later reached the Hard
man home. Displaying unusual
ciinntngness, which Indicates that his
act was premeditated, Adams did not
approach the home of his purported
mother-in-law by the road, but on
the contrary cut across the fields.
I'pon his arrival ut the Hardman res
idence Graf and Hen Hardman, the
latter of whom Is a son of E. M.
Hardman, were sitting on a log en
joying their noon hour rest. Adams
approached, and after an exchange (if
greetings, sat down beside Graf. The
three men immediately engaged In a
conversation, which later developed
Into an altercation. While sensatlve
about giving out details of the con
versation which was responsible for
the shooting, members of the family
admit that Adams accused them of
Interfering In his domestic affairs.
Tho altercation continued for five or
ten minutes, when Adams finally1
drew from his pocket a partially fill
ed flask of whiskey and offered Graf
and Hardman a drink. They refus
ed, and an Instant later Adams whip
ped forth two .W-rallbre Iver-John-sou
revolvers and started to shoot
at Hardman. In all he fired three
shots, none of the bullets taking ef
fect. Fearing that he would be kill
ed by the frenzied Intruder, Hard
man ran for the house following the
first shot where he grasped his 351
repeating Winchester rifle. He fore
ho, could return, howevvr, .Adams
had turned upon Graf with serious
i-tuIi. in all. it is claimed that
Adams fired two shots at Graf, one
of which entered at the right side
ot' th breast, penetrating tbe lung,
and lodged beneath (he skin near the
nine. Srionly wounded. Graf Ml
to the ground, a deep bullet wounl
ahams yi;uy IA)W.
K
According to advices received
from Mercy ho pi if 1 ot 1oux
'o'clock this afternoon, John
Adams, one of the victims in
yestorday's shooting affray at
the Hardman ranch, 17 miles
west of Roseburg. 1b gradually
sinking and there is no hope of
recovery. It Is the belief of
Dr. Houck that Adams will not
last moro than a few hours at
- tho most,
f'-om which blood flowed freely fur
uishlng mule evidence of the trag
edy. As Graf tottered and fell, Rett
Hardman rushed from the house with
rifle in hand and pursued Adams,
who at the time was running through
the fields In a westerly direction. Af
ter chasing his assailant for some
distance,, llardmuu took aim, and
just as Adams was about to descend a
steep hill, fired three Hhots. Think
ing' he had missed his intended
mark, Hardman then returned to the
scene of the original trouble where
he assisted In caring for Graf. Iater
he walked to Johnson's stnge station
and informed the local authorities of
what had occurred. Returning to
his home, Hardman remained for a
tln.r when ho decided that it would
be well to send neighbors In senrch
of Adnms, whom' ho supposed was
making his way In the direction of
Coos county. Nearly two hours later,
Adams was found lying in the
brush along the roadside, a horrible
bullet wound at the baso of the spine.
giving evidence of the accurate
marksmanship of llnrdman.
Upon the arrlol of Deputy Sheriff
Stewtrt and Dr. George E. Houck at
the fccno of tne shooting at four
o'clock yesterday ufternnon, the
former turned his attention In th-?
dlreMn n of ascertaining the cause
of tho tronbK Dr. Houck, on the
oiWr hand, droscd the wounds of
tbe injured. Adams, who was prob
ably icKponslbio for the trouble was
brought here 'ale last night in a
wagon and adiHttcd to Mercy hospi
tal, where bo h being treated by Dr.
Houck. Although everything possible
is being dono to save his life, It Is
the prediction of the attending phy
sician that ho will be unable to sur
vive the shock. Graf, who was shot;
through the lung by Adams is still
at Restou. His condition Is consld
red serious and the physl.-lan en
tertains little hope of recovery.
Hardman, who shot Adams follow
ing the wounding of Graf, was
brought here late last night and com
mitted to the county jail pending nil
investigation, llardiuan claims that
he was shot at by Adams, and that he
liad a perfect right to resent tho at
tack even to tho extent of taking
human life. Hardman Is a young
in mi about 20 years (if age and rait
ilwiiys borne an excellent reputation
in tbe vicinity of bis home.
A It h ou Kb suffering considerably.
dams last night Informed Deputy
Sheriff Stewart that he was attacked
with an ax, and was forced to shoot
Graf In self defense, 'i tits assertion
Is denied by Hardman, Graf and oth
er members of the family, who, were
at the scene at the tlma .. of the
trouble. Adams also Informed Depu
ty Sheriff Stewart that he regretted,
that he had wounded Graf, and hop
ed that he would survive. Later he
Asked the deputy sheriff whether or
not he would do him a favor. In
reply. Deputy Sheriff Stewart said he
would In the event It wns In reason.
Adams then ieuned forward, and in
whispering tone remaned: "I am
(Continued on page G.)
"THERE'S A REASON"
. The Deposits of this bank, which opened for business In April
last Just two months ago have already exceeded
$80,000.00
THE UMPQUA VALLEY BANK
Officers and Directors
O. I. roKHOW, Frmlilent ; J. M. TllltOXK, ConliliT
II. W. STIIOXG, Vlf-lrMldn J. C. AIKK.V, VlPO-IVMldnit
i II. J. HtKAIl , A. J. I1KI.UJWS , I). II. HIIA.MI1ICOOK
Perkins BIdg.
MONEY IS ASKED
President Taft Would Protect
Southern Levees.
CALIFORNIA GOVERNOR ANGRY
Hays Ho Will Not Stand For National
Committee's Procedure In Keat
ing Tuft Delegate
I'rom California.
(Special to The Evening News.)
WASHINGTON, Juno 15. Presi
dent Taft sent a Bpccial message to
congress asking for an Immediate ap
propriation of $1,260,000 for pro
tection oftho levees ulong the lower
Colorado rivor, which are threatened
us a result of the worst flood in the
recent history of that section. In
hlB message the president declared
t,ht unless lmmedlato action waa
taken the river probably would cut
through its bank and flow again Into
tho Salton Sea basin iu the Imperial
valley, California.
Won't Stand For It.
CHICAGO, Juno 16. "Wo are not
going to stand for it!" This was
the emphatic uuswer-given hero by
Governor Johnson, of California, In
response to a telegram from the Cali
fornia Roosevelt delegation which
demanded to know "What aro you
going to do about It?" referring to
the national committee's action In
setting two Taft delegates fromthe
fourth California district.
Requisition Is Grunted.
SACRAMENTO, Juno 15. Re
quisitions wero Issued by the gov
ernor's office hero for ChnrleB Potter
Mid J. J. Griffin, wanted'. !n the
state of Washington for larceny.
I'ot'er Is in Hakersfiold and Griffin
Is In San Fraticlscb.
Strike At An Km!.
LONDON, Juno 15. That tho
transport workers strike here is ou
Its last legs and that Its leaders havo
given up all hope of a national strike
Is Indicated hero.
ClinrgCH Of Abduction,
OAKLAND, Juno 15. ChargoB of
abduction against Hllnn S. Bryant.
San Francisco club man and capital
ist, who was arrested while enrouto
with 15-vcr-old Georglua Nichols, of
Portland, were dismissed here aftnr
a perfunctory hearing. Tho girl'a
mother declared she was satisfied to
get her daughter back and did not
wish to prosecute.
.Meeting In WisconNin, ,
CI 1 ICAGO. Juno 1 f.. Walter
Houser, national campaign mnnager
for Senator LaFoIletle entered tho
committee room holding tho proxy of
Committeeman Rogers, of Wisconsin. '
CoiitcMtH Are I'm Important.
HALTIMORK. June 15. Declar
ing that tho two-thirds rule prob
ably will not be considered at tho
democratic national convention here
this year, Norman K, Mack, of Iluffa
1o, N. Y., chairman of the demo
cratic national committee, has taknn
charge of the . Convention arrange
ments. Chairman Mack conferred
with number of democratic loaders'
and said tho contests over the seat
ing of delegates will be few and un
Importa nt.
Medfortl postmAMter.
WASHINGTON, June IB. The
hc mi to confirmed the nomination of
.1. R. Woodford to bo postmaster at
Medford, Ore., and Arthur (1. Kink,
postmaster at San Francisco.
Roseburg, Oregon