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1 Phone us your news Items—-they are al ways welcome lut. ^»rntt limitò Lents, Multnomah County, Oregon, June 15, 1916. Subscription, $1.00 a Year NAME CANDIDATES AT CHICAGO CONVENTIONS Hughes Nominated By Republi* cans and Roosevelt By Progressives. Chicago.—Charles Evans Hughes, of New York, was nominated for preai dent by the republican national con vention on the third ballot. Ill» vote was jtracUcally unanimous • He re ceived »4# Colonel Theodore Roose- velt received ltVfc. Du Pont I, Weeks 3. Ijk Follette 3, and lx>dge 7. One was absent, Before the roll call had covered half the states. Hugbee had the necessary 4114. New Jersey's vole touched the mark. Charles Warren Fairbanks, of In dlana. was nominated for vice presi dent on the first ballot, the official vote being, Fairbanks 863, Burkett 104. Johnaou 1. Borah 4. Webster 2, Burton 1. not voting 3, and one absent. Total 047. The nomination was made unanimous. While the demonstration on the floor was enthusiastic. It was orderly The convention adjourned at 2:01 P. M Saturday, There were expres sions of harmony from all the leaders and among lhe delegates. When the convention began busi ness shortly before noon Saturday the withdrawal of the favorite sons was announced from the platform one afte. another, and votes Itegan flopping Into the Hughes column In solid blocks so rapidly that the nomination plainly was assured before the rollcall bad gone five states Before the ballot was taken ftatur da' Senator Smoot, of Utah, an no need the report of the latest meet ing of the republican conferees with th conferees of the progressive con- veutlon. disclosing that the republi cans bad presented the name of Mr. Hughes for consideration as a candi date on which both conventions could unite He also read the reply of the progressive conferees, which merely was an acknowledgment of receipt of the proposal Then ho read Colonel Roosevelt's statement to the progres eivo convention, which had boon brought to the Coliseum by John Mc Grath, the colonel's secretary, sug gesting that Senator Lodge be nomin ated by both conventions. On the two ballots taken Friday. Justice Hughes led the field and gain ed strength. Hie supporters, confident that another ballot would give him a majority, resisted adjournment, but the convention, tired and worn with a continuous ten-hour session, was de termined to rest until Saturday morn ing and adjourned until that hour. On the first ballot the delegates fol lowed their Instructions, voting for fa vorite sons and primary choices. Sen ator Weeks got 10S, Ellhu Root 103. Cummins 33. Fairbanks 74 H, Sherman 04. Roosevelt and Knox 86. Henry Ford got Michigan's 30 votes by In struction, but his votes disappeared after the first ballot. Kx-Preeldent Taft got 14 from Texas and the scat tering Included complimentary votes for Borah. Willis and McCall, and the Instructed vote for other candidates. Chicago.—Colonel Roosevelt was nominated Saturday by the progres sive national convention after foui days of uproar and tumult, in whir* the delegatee never wavered in alleg ance or cant a passing glance on an other man. For his running mate. John M. Par ker, of Ixiulsiana. was nominated, af ter Oovernor Hiram W. Johnson, of California, bad declined to let his name go before the convention. Both Roosevelt and Parker were nominated by acclamation. Three minutes before the convention adjourned, Chairman Robins read to them a brief message from Oyster Hay In which Mr. Roosevelt declined to ac cept the nomination at this time. The progressive national convention | opened In the Auditorium with a rec ord breaking demonstration for Col onel Roosevelt. For an hour and 33 minutes the del egates and spectators roared, shouted and cheered and applauded. They sang the progressive battle hymns, paraded the aisles and over the stage and howl- | ed down all attempts to check. The demonstration exceeded the previous record for such affairs. a ~ July f has boon sot as the dato for fee opoaigg of Albany's saaual Cbau- iMtM aadooibiy thia year. Tka sénats has confirmed the newt inatta» M’Andrew J. rusfef M rueat*- or of Uo Lakqview lewd «fftra. This is a good time to re new your subscription to the Herald. CHAS. E. HUGHES COIfMAN BALK E6GIMAN BROTHERS ON "010 CORNER" OPEN NtW SHOP For years and years and years and yearn Frank Coffman did Uie business of Lenta on what came to lx- the “Old Corner," but four or Hve years ago Mr. C-offrnan decided lie was getting old enough to take a rest. He sold his busi ness to Clyde Hager and another gentle man anil a short time later Mr. Hager took tlie entire business over. The busi ness grew snd as tlie town became more populous doubled up to big proportions. Tlie rent sought by Mr. Coffman soon proved to be a burden. He is one of this»- restless souls that must be oc cupied. He tried first one thing and then anotlier, finally bought some acerage aud for tlie last two years lias been raising spuds and oilier forms of agricultural collateral. He kept thinking of his experience as a merchant and finally he persuaded Mr. Hager to consider a sale of his business. He immediately took charge and lie is now “up to his eyes” on the old job. He hardly takes time to eat. He is hsppy and tired, and so busy his nerves are becoming adjusted to the old • Fach Brua “swing.” Hager’s Store has l>een one Charles (vans Hughes, who received of the very best in all Mt. Rcott and the Republican nomination for Presi Coffman’s “Old Corner” doesn't expect dent at Chicago. to be second to Hager's. Mr. Sager’s many friends regret to see him go. Mr. Coffman’s friends welcome him back and wish him abundant sucoeas. HUGHES RESIGNS TO ACCEPT NOMINATION Washington—Charles Evans Hughes stepped down Saturday from the su preme bench and. again a private cltl- sen. accepted the republican nomina tion for president, in a telegram ring ing with denunciation of the adralnis tratIon's foreign policy and declaring for a dominating, thoroughgoing Amer icanism. he gave his decision to Chair man Harding, of the republican nation al convention, and broke the long si lence which had kept the leaders of bls party In the dark as to bls attitude toward the great Issues of the day. On the subject of preparedness the telegram says. In part: “I believe In preperedaees. not only entirely adequate for our defense with respect to numbers and equipment tn both army and navy, but with al! thor oughness. to the end that tn each branch of the service there may be the utmoet efficiency under competent administrative beads. "I have not desired the nomination." eaid the telegram. “I have wished to remain on the bench- But la thia crit ical period of our national history, I recognise that it is your right to sum mon snd it is my paramount duty to respond.'* PLATFORM ADOPTED BY REPUBLICANS The leading planks of the platform adopted by the republican national convention at Chicago are devoted to preparedness, the Mexican situation, our foreign relations, the tariff, mer chant marine, suffrage and the Phil ippines. Declares that we believe in and will enforce the protection of every Ameri can cltixen In all the rights secured to him by the constitution, treaties and the law of nations, at home and abroad, by land and by sea. The preparedness plank declares both for military and Industrial pre- parednesa. and the Increase in the atrength of the army and navy to meet any possible foe. Deplorea conditions which exist as a result of the administration's policy with Mexico and speaks of the shame which It has Inflicted on the United States. The restoration of a protective tar iff Is declared essential to the pros perity of the nation. Declares In favor of a merchant ma rine through the pursuance of a policy which has been productive of ship de velopment abroad. Believes that all who violate the laws In regulation of business should be individually punished. But prose cution Is very different from persecu tion. and business success, no matter how honestly attained, is apparently regarded by the democratic party as in Itself a crime. Specifically calls for legislation for protection against child labor and de clares for general workmen** coupon nation legislation and for lqgialatlon far compensation to workmen engaged ta the federal service. Reaffirms it» faith la government ef the pee pls, by. the geepie. fer the tea- Valuable Machine Stolen W. O. Ash drove his new automobile to the city the last of last week, left it while attending to business and when he returned to tlie place where he left it, it was gone. Since then no trace of the machine has t>een found. Anyone knowing the whereabouts of an un claimed Ford will confer a favor on the Ashes by letting them know about it. A copy of the new Rural Credits law and petition for placing it on the ballot has reached our office. Anyone desiring to consider the law or sign the petition will be at liberty to call and do so. There is room for plenty of names and all will have an opportunity to sign it, if you do not wait loo long. (M Elects Officers fa ■ S II The Five Point Club of Mt. Scott Chapter 110, O. E. 8., held their May meeting at the home of Mrs. Emma Hawken of 72d street. A short musical program was given after which Mrs. Fredric Armstrong recited in her usual charming manner, “An old Sweetheart ot Mine.’’ Election of officers was then held, resulting in the eletion of Mrs. Emms Hswken as President, Mrs. 9. J. Allen, Secretary, snd Mrs. O. A. Hess, Treasurer. Dainty refreshments were served and much enjoyed. It is said that one of our Past Patrons has con tracted the coffee habit. The June meeting will be held at the home of Mrs. Hainer near Stewarts Station, All members of O. E. 8. are cordially in- vited to attend. Governor Moses Alexander, of Ida ho. has accepted Governor Withy- combe's invitation to be present at the Oregon state fair on Friday. Septem ber N. governors' day. Governor Lis ter. of Washington, has also accepted an invitation to be present, so that, for ths first time la Its history, the Ore gon state fair will have three state exooutivee part lol pa ting In its pro gram at the same time. The Pacific Livestock company, a cattle eotic rn of southern Oregon, has fraudulently secured possession of •772 acres of swamp land, of the ap proximate value of 3195.450, according to the complaint of Attorney General George M. Brown recently filed This Is one of a number of suits Instituted by the attorney general to recover on vast tracts of land for the state of Oregon and from the present holders, who are alleged to have secured pos session and to claim ownership by fraud.________________________ pie. as a measure of justice to one-half the adult people of this country, fa vors the extension of tlu suffrage to women, but recognizes the right of each state to settle this question for itself. I Condemns the democratic adminis tration for its attempt to abandon the Philippinaa, Declares la favor of national control of transportation agencies through tha Interstate commerce commission »y a eonqUtatteaal ssseadureet If Meed-1 'O’ • earv Vol. 14. CHAS. W. FAIRBANKS Eggiuian Bros., have Just opened up their new market. It is one of the very neatest in the city. Isints is to tie con gratulated in having two of the best markets in all Portland. The new Eggi- man Market is practically all new for even tiie furnishings have all l»vn put itknsw since the fire which destroyed Chair obi market a few months ago. The new building is s permanent structure of fireproof tile ami bnck, with one wall of frame, presumably because thia wall will later be a partition wall in the building that will fill the entire corner. The work on the building has been in charge of T. Y. Cadwell and E. P. Tobin and has been completed on record time »nd in a most satisfactory manner. The largest plate glass window in I-enta, to date, will adorn the front of this market. The enterprise of the Eggiman Bsuthers and their success is a satisfac tion to everybody, themselves included. Their reputation for good service ha® tngde them a host of patrons. No. 24. DEMOCRATS’ WORK LAID OUT FOR THEM Wilson and Marshall Expected to Be Renominated at St. Louis. 8t Louis.—Out of the echoes of the Chicago convention there came the sound of the advancing hosts ot dem ocracy to name the standard-bearers of their party for the presidential cam paign. The renaming of Wilson and Mar shall after the 1092 delegates have adopted a platform which In the main has been sketched by President Wil son. is expected to be carried through without a hitch late Fritjgy night or early Saturday morning. Every one of the delegates to the convention either is instructed for or committed to lhe renomination of Pres ident Wilson, and the vast majority of them, according to many national com Charles W. Fairbanks, who received mitteemen. are read to re name Vice- the Republican nomination for Vice President Marshall. A few votes are President at Chicago. expected to be cast for some favorite Returns After Extended (rip sons for the vice presidential place, but the party leaders assembling here Fred Katzky and wife returned from predict the other names may be with a two months trip through the east on drawn and that Marshall's renomina Saturday evening. They went east by tion, like that of President Wilson, way of Salt Lake, Denver, St. Joe, St. will be made by acclamation. Louis, Cincinnati, and Washington to Principal Planks for Platform. New York. They visited ti e rights tn Petrograd.—Sweeping with irresist The principal planks that await pres Washington, called at the ’’bite House ible force westward, General Brusil- and left regrets for not having come in off's great fighting machine has bro entation to the platform committee time for dinner. Then they went all ken the Austrian front at three places are: Foreign relations, the Mexican situ o». er New York City. Fred haopened to and threatens the capture or annihila have,an uncle supplied with a machine tion of several Austrian divlaions. ation. preparedness and tariff. The foreign relations plank will set forth and there wasn't much left that they The Austrian retreat in many places didn't see. Spent one Sunday at West Is becoming demoralized as the Rus- the unprecedented conditions that Point and saw all the boys out on drill. have arisen as a result of the war, and sisns press westward toward the Fred says that was a fine sight and he it will be pointed out that while Presi Gnitx Lipa river. This is evidenced by says West Point is a beautiful place. dent Wilson has kept the nation from the numerous prisoners tsken daily They returned by way of Chicago and strife, he has also maintained a neu and by the immense amount of booty Minneapolis and while there renewed trality both "strict and honest.” found strewn along the path of the re acquaintances with many old friends. The plank on the Mexican situation treating forces, About 108.000 Aus- But tliey are glad to be home. They will develop that this question has triana have been captured since the say Oregon atmosphere suits them best been approached with the Idea not Russian offensive began. of all and they wouldn’t exchange it for More than 200 miles of the most only of keeping peace with the Mexi all the advantages of the prosperous can republic, but ot maintaining peace complicated Austrian defenses have east. within the borders of the United been smashed to pieces, not counting States. the miles of enemy works wrecked at On the question of preparedness the points where the lines were broken. Mrs. ZEpMa Lewis Darted platform will assert that the party has Many of these positions had been con met the demand* of the worldwide sit structed by IB months of hard work, Mrs. Zilphia Lewis, whose home was priaoaers reported. They went down uation by an advanced stage of pre near Lents Junction, died June 6ih at paredness of the navy, the enlarge ander overwhelming fire from the Rus Salem, Ore. The body was brought to ment of the army and U m reorganisa sian guns. Kenworthy's Iasi Saturday and the tion of the national guard. funeral was held at two o'clock ia the The tariff plan* will point out that afternoon. Rev. F. R. 8. Browne OUTLAW BAND IS ROUTED the reduction of tariff duties so that officiating. She waa buried at Multno the Income from that source in normal mah cemetery. Mrs. Lewie waa a native Twenty Cavalrymen turpriee and Be- times would meet the demands of the feet 23 Mexicans in Dashing Fight. of New York state, having lived in government is an achievement of the Field Headquarters of General Per Oregon the past six years. She leaves democratic party. shing, via radio to Columbus. N. M. — her husband, Frank J. Lewis, to mourn her loss, and other relatives in the east. The finishing blow was given the larg est surviving band of Villa followers MEXICAN ANTIPATHY GROWS She waa fifty-three years of age. in Chihuahua by 20 men of the 13th Carranza Authorities, In Many In United States cavalry, under Captain stances, Appear to Be Indifferent. Otto W. Rethorst, in a dashing fight John N. Toole Dead Washington.—Increasing excitement 20 miles north of Santa Clara near and anti-American feeling throughout here. The Americans were unhurt. John H. Toole, aged 76, of 6131 »2nd The Americsns routed 25 Villa ban northern Mexico is described in di» street died June Uth of heart trouble. dits. killing three, wounding several patches to the state department. In The funeral was held Tuesday the 13th and capturing all their horses and sad many cases, it was said at the depart at 2:30 at Kenworthy’s. As Mr. Toole dles, some rifles and several thousand ment. the Carranza authorities appear was a native of Ontario, Canada, his re to be indifferent to what is going on. mains were returned to Sarnia, of that rounds of ammunition, crippling the Details of the reports were not made band completely. province for interment. He had lived public. in Oregon only a year. Mr. Toole was a With 1500 additional regular troops Germans Claim Nsw Gains at Verdun. widower, living with his daughter, Mrs. ordered to the Mexican border and re London. — Heavy artillery actions oc Susan F. Clark of this place. The ports of the rapid spread of anti-Amer funeral arrangements were conducted by curred on all sectors of the Verdun ican feeling continuing to pour in from the members of the Free Methodist front while the Germans re-distributed consuls all over northern Mexico, ad their forces for a fresh assault on the congregation. northeastern forts. The German war ministration officials made no attempt office announces further progress to disguise their uneasiness. It was northeast of the fortress where ground officially admitted that there is a Christian Science Lecture has been gained southwest of Fort growing alarm over what the agita Douaumont and west of Fort Vaux. In tion may produce and the possibility Fifth Church of Christ. Scientist, an- taking a field work In the latter sector, of an attack on General Pershing’s ex nounces a Free Lecture on Christian more than 500 men and 22 machine pedition. Part of the increasing ap Science to be delivered by Prof. Her guns were captured by the Germans, prehension here is due to the renewed man L. Hering, C. S. B., of Concord, wno announce that since June 8 their raids in the Laredo region. N. H., member of the Board of I^cture- captures have totalled more than 1500 ship of the Mother Church, the First Kitchener’s Death Was Due to Mlns. men. Church of Christ. Scientist, of Boston. London.—The British cruiser Hamp Mass., at the Princess Theatre. Ar let* shire. on which Field Marshal Earl Austro-Germans Check Big Offensive. Station, Monday, June 26th, at eight Berlin, by wireless to Sayville, N. Kitchener and members of his staff p. tn. The public is cordially invited to Y. — German and Austro Hungarian were lost, was sunk as the result of attend. troops delivered a heavy counter at striking a mine, it was officially an tack on Russian forces advancing in nounced. All hope has been abandon FOUND—Ladies handbag with purse. northeastern Bukowina and drove ed for all save 12 men from the Hamp Call at Herald office, describe, pay for them back, the official Austrian state- shire. who were washed ashore on a advertising and get property. raft, the statement says. ment says. AUSTRIAN FRONT “Vallsy of Dried Bones.” The Island of Jamaica |>os<ies*es a “valley of dried bones." It is near the Cunacuma gap, in the Maroon country. This valley, though In the heart of the "wet country," Is bare of leaf and life. The limestone rock Is hot. Giant tree«, which seem to have been blighted sud denly. stand up gaunt and deed. Al- ttymgh vegetation seems to have been dense here tn former years, nothli x will grow now. During the hot the 38 5& etwee fe sat fie Nke ffvr Italian Cabinet Members Resign. John McLean, Noted Publisher, Dead. Rome.—The Italian cabinet, headed Washington.—John R. McLean, own er of the Washington Post, and the by Premier Salandra. resigned. This Cincinnati Enquirer, died at his home action of the ministry resulted from th« failure of the Italian chamber of here after a long Illness. deputies to pass a vote of confidence in the government, following the pres entation of the budget of the minister of the interior