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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

have to be-" he said, speaking of the
war with Spain. and then waited for
the ripple Of laughter which followed
the declaration. I'VE have done SO
well that our opponents use it as an
argument for turning us out" he said,
smiling, and showing his teeth, and
his audience responded with cheers
and laughter. His illusions to the ice
trust called forth the heartiest ap-
plause, with cries from the galleries of
Hit 'em again." and That's right,
Teddy"
Il pity the Democratic orator in New
York who mentions trusts" he declar-
ed with uplifted hands, and the audi
ence howled with laughter and shook
the floor with applause.
Talks of Philippine War.
The instruction in the Philippines
goes on because the insurrectionary
allies of the Tagals in the island of
Luzon," declared the governor, "have
given the instruction their moral if
:sot material support" Then he de-
clared with brilliant emphasis that the
success of the Republican party in No
vember meant peace in the Philip
pines, while the success of the OPPOSE
ton meant prolongation of the
struggle.
rs America a weakling that she
should shrink from the work of great
world power? The giant of the west,
like the gladiator of old, looks into the
future with hope, with expectancy,
which the love of all institutions has
made dear to u.s."
In conclusion, Gov. Roosevelt declar
ed the Republican party and the Amer
lean people challenged the future, and
they were eager for the labor laid out
for them as if by Providence. He fin
ished speaking at 11:49.
John w. Yerkes of Kentucky made
seconding speech. At it's conclusion
from all parts Of the hall came the cry,
Vote, vote, vote" The delegates and
spectators were becoming uneasy.
They wanted action, not oratory.
Disregarding the call for a vote,
Chairman Lodge recognized George
knight, head of the California delega-
ton.
AS he appeared upon the platform
and addressed the convention. his first
sentence, ringing through the great
building like trumphet CALL caught
the fancy of the assemblage, and he
was cheered enthusiastically.
Gov. Mount Of Indiana, seconded
Mckinley.
Loud Demands for a Vote.
The FESTIVE listeners broke in with
many demonstrations Ind calls OF
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

With our banner in his hands it will
be carried to triumphant victory in
November next.
I'm the name of all these considera-
tions, and not alone on behalf of his
beloved state of Ohio, but on behalf
OF every other state and territory here
represented, and in the name Of all
Republicans everywhere throughout
our jurisdiction, l nominate to be our
next candidate for the presidency
William Mckinley"
Senator Foraker spoke with a vigor,
eloquence and magnetism characters
tic of the man. His review of the
achievements of the Mckinley ad-
mjnistration was brilliant and cpl
grammatic. When he referred to the
passage of the financial legislation
during the last session of congress,
upon the recommendation of the
president, the convention cheered the
sentiment enthusiastically. In con-
Guiding his reference to the financial
legislation Senator Foraker said:
The wild cry of sixteen to one. so
full of terror in 1896, has been put
everlastingly to sleep in the catacombs
of American politics.
Great Demonstration Follows.
Senator Foraker concluded at 11:12
a. M. and the cow. tion arose and
cheered enthusiastically, all waving
fans. The demonstration grew excit-
ing. when Senator Hanna seized one
of the plumes and waved it from the
stage. The greatest demonstration was
when the state banners were carried
to the stage.
After the demonstration had lasted
for eleven minutes Chairman Lodge
raped for order. At 1928 Gov. Roose-
welt was recognized. There was an
other enthusiastic demonstration when
he took the platform.
There he stood, face grimly set,with-
out smile. He made no acknowledge
ments. no salutations to the plaudits,
but, like hero receiving his due, calm
ly awaited the subsistence Of the in
multi. At last he raised his hand and
at his bidding the demonstration came
to an end
He wore black cutaway coat, dark
striped trousers, turn-down collar,
and blue neclltie. The delegates badge
on the red. white and blue ribbon
was the only bit of color he wore.
AS the governor faced about on the
platform man with camera planted
/ the instrument directly in front of
him. AS Mr.. Roosevelt saw it he said,
sharply, Take that away; take that
away" and the sergeant-at-arms rush
ed the man and his apparatus out Of
the aisle.
Then Gov. Roosevelt began his
speech, speaking in a clear, full voice.
Gov Roosevelt's Speech.
His sentences were delivered in a
manner that denoted a careful study
of each word. His argumentative style
kept the audience en- rapport with him,
for he was given the closest attention
by the vast audience, in fact, very
much more attention than had any
other speaker.
1T was not a great war. 1t did not
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
TO AMusE THE SHAH.


Immaterial to Him Who Was Exc
cuted.
Many stories are told of the shah of
Persia in connection with his last visit
to England One of these tales, prob
ably more amusing than true, is that
he advised the Prince of Wales quietly
to make away with certain extremely
influential duke, as the latter was
growing too powerful to be safe. But
a story which Is vouched for is the ac-
count of the shah's visit to Newgate
prison. While there he suddenly re-
quested to see an execution. He was
courteously informed that at the pres
ent moment there was no one under
sentence. The shah swept away these
trifling objections with wave of his
hand. "Take one of my suite" said
he. amy one will do" And he was
woefully disappointed because the Off
Gals on the spot declined to comply
with his request. The shah had mag
nificent collection of jewels, among
them being an emerald nearly as large
as hens egg. The present shah will
make continental tour this summer,
visiting England in July. It is said
that he is bringing with him a num-
Der of costly and beautiful gifts for
his royal and imperial hosts in all the
places he intends to visit His tour
will take six months. He intends to
stop in Russia, Germany, Austria,
France, Greece and England.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
The Contentious Nominees.

the remarkable detection in New York
at that time. In May, 1889, President
Harrison appointed him civil service
commissioner, and he served as presi-
dent of the board until May, 1896.
AS president Of the civil service COM
mission Roosevelt resigned in May,
1895, to become president of the New
York board of police commissioners.
On May 6, 1898, Roosevelt resigned
his place in the cabinet, assistant Sec
rotary of the navy, to muster in
cavalry regiment for the Spanish war.
Life in the west had made this fitting
ambition. AS a hunter of big game.
used to the saddle and the camp, and
an unerring shot with rifle and re-
volver, the country recognized in him
the making of dashing cavalry lead
er. He had experienced military duty
in the New York National Guard in
the sos. Col Wood was put in COM
mand of the Rough Riders; Roosevelt
was lieutenant colonel. On June Is
the regiment sailed to join General
Shafter in Cuba.
From the time of landing until the
fall of Santiago the Rough Riders were
giant figures in the campaign. Their
work reached climax on July 1,when
Lieutenant Colonel Roosevelt led the
regiment in the desperate charge up
San Juan hill. He had shared all the
hardships of his men, and when he
broke the red tape of discipline to COM
plain of General Skaters camp and
its dangers from disease the army was
with him and the war department lis
tened to his judgment. On July II
he was commissioned colonel of vol
unteers.
Scarcely two months later the new
military hero was nominated for gov
ernor. of New York. In the convention
he received 1853 votes, against the 218
cast for Governor Frank S. Black.
AS writer of outing papers his
varied experiences on the trail have
served him we'll. In biography, his
life of Thomas H. Benton and of Cow
erneur Morris have been praised. Es-
says and papers dealing with political
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Forestalline Her Answer.

Being wise man, he desired to take
no chances.
"Of course. you understand" hel
said, by way of preface, that have
plenty Of female relatives"
Certainly" she answered, some-
what nonplused.
I. Il have four sisters already" he,
went on, land any number of cousins"
Il realize all that" she returned,
'but fail to see how it interests me-. >"
. "Oh, only indirectly" he said. Be
fore saying what have to say 1,
merely desire to have it understood
that l have my full quota of relativesI
of that description. Do make myself
clear "
Il think grasp your meaning" she
answered.
> I'm that case," he announced, II Will
ask you to be my wife. Chicago
Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Archibald.

unyielding seat when in use, this stool
automatically folds up out of the
way beneath the counter as soon as
the weight of the user is removed
therefrom. A novel feature of the de-
sign is the double support for the seat
instead Of the single end brace usual
ly employed. This enables the inven-
tor to hinge the seat in such a way
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
lei. Kermit.
DISAPPEARING STOOL FOR STORES

Perhaps the greatest objection mer-
chants make of providing stools for
customers or even employees is that
they block up the aisles and passages.
Recently, however, an Ohio man,
Frederick Yunck, patented folding
stool for such purposes which over
comes this objection in large de-
gree. Though furnishing firm and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

adjourned sine die. No national con-
vention ever consumed less time in
hours.
Of course the work of the conven-
ton laid before it" so to put it. There
was not the slightest doubt on any
point except the vice presidency, and
as soon as the delegates began to ar
rive that doubt was dispelled. Roose-
welt was the choice of nearly every
delegation for second place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

The Republican national convention
Of 1900 was the shortest on record,
when hours of time that it was in ses-
sion are taken into consideration. 1t
was called to order at 1921 Tuesday,
and at 2:30 p. m. took recess to We'd
nesday at noon. At 8 D. m. Wednes-
day recess was taken to 1890 Thurs
day. At $3.50 on Thursday it's work
was done and the convention was
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Pr lImInary Thereto.

'Td like to have my name changed
from Louderschlegel to Mumm. or
something of that sort. Can you adj
wise me as to the necessary legal steps
to be taken?"
Certainly. What is your idea, may
I ask, in wanting it changed?"
Il am afraid the Society for the Sup,
preston of Unnecessary Noises will be
getting after me. Chicago Tribune
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
A'K|EI[Y And ROOSEVELT.
Republican Convention Names Its
National Ticket.
WILD SCENES AT NOMINATIONS
Foraker Presents the Name of the Presi-
dent to Succeed MISUNDERSTANDING
tically Seconded by Many States-No
Negative Vote Against Either Candidate

Convention Hall, Philadelphia, Pa,
June 21.-President William Mckinley
was unanimously renominated at /
p. M. today by the Republican national
convention, after a solemn roll call
in which every state and territory cast
Its full delegate vote for Ohios IA
vorite son.
Gov. Roosevelt was nominated for
vice president by just as positive vote
and another scene of enthusiasm was
enacted fully equal in intensity to
that which followed the nomination
OF the head of the ticket.
Scene of Spirited Enthusiasm.
The official announcements of Sena-
tor Lodge were followed by scene
seldom witnessed, and in point of en-
thusiasm never surpassed by any ma
tional gathering of the party. The
demonstrations bore all the details of
q stampede, with waving standards of
states, ana procession of delegates,
which were repeated in all their excit-
Ing detailS, and for over fifteen min
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Icy.
Gov. Roosevelt Is Named.
Then came the call for nominations
for vice president and Col. LATE Young
Of Iowa advanced to the platform.
He withdrew the name of Deliver and
In ringing speech placed Gov. Roose-
velt's name before the convention. The
scenes attending the nomination of
President Mckinley were re-enacted
with equal enthusiasm. At lis p. m.
Gov. Roosevelt announces that the
nomination is so spontaneous he can
not decline He will in a brief state
ment accept the nomination for vice.
president.
1t was 1923 a. m. when Senator
Lodge assembled the platform and rap
ped for order. The great auditorium
was filled to overlooking and had been
the scene Of numerous demonstrations
in honor of Roosevelt, Quay and Han
ma, who all arrived shortly after ten
o'clock. Senator Lodge pounded for
order and comparative quiet finally
prevailed.
Prayer OF Archbishop Ryan.
Archbishop Ryan then offered
prayer. At it's close the gavel fell to
make quiet for the more practical
work of the convention.
The chair laid the amendment TO
the Jules offered yesterday by Mr..
Quay} g. the unfinished business be-
fore the convention and Mr.. Quay
withdrew the resolution.
Under the rule, nominations for the
Office of president of the United States
are now in ORDER" was the next
amendment OF Chairman Lodge The
state of Alabama is recognized was
the quick statement from the chair
A tall and swarthy Albanian stood
on his chair and by Encouragement,
answered: Alabama yields to Ohio"
This was the signal for the recogni-
ton Of Senator Foraker, who was to
make the speech nominating Mr. Nc
Kinley as the Republican candidate
for president Then the cheers began
and wild scene ensued.
Speech of Senator Foraker
Amid tumult of applause Senator
Foraker went to the platform and
when quiet was restored began to
speak, first thanking Alabama for
their courtesy in yielding but attri-
buting that fact to the overwhelming
popularity of the candidate. AS Mr..
Foraker continued he was repeatedly
interrupted with cheers. His an
nouncement that the nomination Of
Mckinley was equal to an election in
November brought vociferous cheers
He paid glowing tribute to the presi-
dent. Concluding as follows
<, mo man in all the nation is SO well
Qualified for this trust as the great
leader under whom the work has been
80 far conducted. He has the head,
he has the heart, he has the special
knowledge and the special experience
that qualify him beyond all others.
And, Mr.. Chairman, he has also the
stainless reputation and character and
has led the blameless life that iendears
him to his countrymen ard gives to
MIN the confidence. the respect, the
admiration, the love and the affection
Of the whole American people. He is
an ideal man, representa- s. ~ high
est type of American citizen an
ideal candidate and an idca1 Pit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
An on Day.

"That graduate of the Indian school,
Young an-Afraid-of-W Work, seems to-
be very we'll read man."
"Not today. He's been sick all
afternoon" - Philadelphia North
American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Severed Connection.

II see the telephone wire Is down
between your house and Griggsby's.(
JONES'"
Yes; his wife and mine have been
exchanging cutting remarks again.
Philadelphia Bulletin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Where it Originated.

Where It Or1ginated.
Blobbs-Who was it wrote: Fools
rush in where angels fear to tread?"
Slobbs-It must have been some fell
low who had had experience in puttingI
up the money to back a show.-Phila-i
delphia Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

that when the weight is removed from
it and it springs back the top as
sumes a vertical position. Accordingly
it thus takes up the smallest possible
amount of valuable space.
To prevent the jar or shock when
the weight is removed from the seat,
and the stool assumes vertical po-
sition too quickly a rubber cushion is
provided just under the seat. which
is fastened to one of the two standards
SO as to take the blow as they come
together at that point.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Batter-1 git nah base. De ball dun
hit me on de haide
Catcher-Yo's crazy. De ball mus
hit yo' on de shin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
ROOSEVELT COTTAGE.

est child, is 10. Then there are Ker-
nit, H.; Ethel, 9; Archibald, 6, and
Quentin, of the tender age of 3.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
rramped over Canal Routes.


There is probably but one member
of the house who enjoys the distinc-
ton Of having tramped on foot over
both the Panama and the Nicaragua
canal routes. That gentleman is Rep
resentative Romeo Hoyt Freer of West
Virginia. Not many years ago Judge
Freer was American consul to Mica
ragua and during his term of Office he
familiarized himself with the proposed
canal routes. Once he traversed the
distance between the two oceans with
surveying party, of which Com
mander Lull of the navy was at the
head, and again he went over the route
with only one companion, a. New York
newspaper MISREPRESENTATION Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

utes reigned tumult of the widest
character. Gov. Roosevelt, the choice
for vice president, seconded the mo-
tion in an oratorical effort, which
captured the convention as had no
her speech of the session.
|enator Foraker. was the first to
Mr.. McKinleys name before the
ntion and his speech was one Of
eatest oratoriacl efforts that
own speaker has ever made.
repeatedly interrupted by the
dts of his audience and at
sion Of his address there
of applause that required
y subside. Senator Fo-
fWed by Gov. Roosevelt,
81. Kentucky, George
AZ. and Gov Mount
HS# Se delegates be-
"a M q & 5SsSS bonding to the
1 ssasss's at 55zIi5 H
sss sSrdefGu SsiiSsf6fI call which reSiffTStS1fzf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Italians In Sutherland.

No fewer than $4,000 Italians have
made their homes in the Swiss canton
of Zurich. M
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28

Uncle Lijah-De Bible am repeatin'
itself. De Bible says Lijah was fed by
raven, an dis heah Lijah's gwine toe
be fed by a chicken.
Impressions.
Does that new neighbor next door
seem intelligent, Joseph?" -
We'll, she strikes me as woman.
who would think she could send q
strawberry shortcake by mall" !,
Quite So.
"She has an open countenance, hasn't
she?"
yes: especially when she Sings
Philadelphia Bulletin.
Fell Flat.
WAS the strike success, Mixer"
mo, begorry; there was nivver q;
scrimmage jurin' the whole av It,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-06-28
Gov. Roosevelt Is Named.

every vote being cast for ME-. McKin-
ley.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-09-28
SPOKE ON TRUSTS.
Mr.. bryan Addresses n Large Crowd at
Nebraska City. N -

Mr.. Hryan Addresses Large Crowd at
Nebraska City. @t ~
NEBRASKA CITY, Neb., Sept 27.-
Hon w. J.. Bryan spoke here to largo
crowd. The speech had been looked
forward to with much interest because
Mr. Bryan had announced that he
would deal with the trust question as
affected by the suit instituted by At
torney General Smythe. to annul the
sale Of the Argo starch works Of this
city to the National Starch. company,
ropularly known as the starch trust.
There were not many unfriendly inter-
ruptions, but evidently some had been
expected for previous to the meeting
the mayor of the city issued an order
saying that there had been rumors of
trouble and warning against it. The
meeting was held in the courthouse
grounds and the people stood under the
trees and much of the time in the rain
while Mr.. Bryan spoke. Mr.. Bryan
was followed by Attorney General
Smythe and Hon. j. Hamilton Lewis,
former congressman from the state Of
Washington. %4s.
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-09-28
DEATH. sENTENcE.-

Howard Convicted Of Being 2, Principal
= 5.5. In <soebel's sAssassination. !. ;3.a,
FRANKFORT, KY Sept. q. James
Howard has been found guilty Of being
principal in the assassination Of Gov
ernor Goebel. Z The verdict was re-.
turned shortly before 10 Q. n: and en-
tailed the death sentence. ,..s ;..4,
One Of the jurors. after the jury had
been discharged, stated that q number
of ballots were taken, but the first bal;
lot resulted ia q unanimous verdict Of
guilty. After that the ballots were as
to the degree Of punishment and on these
ballots ten members voted Tor tho death
penalty. while two voted for life i'm
prison ment. This continued for many
ballots but finally the two jurors who
voted for life imprisonment gave in to
the majority and voted Tor the death
penalty. .:.s' I 9.5.. W %. ss:t3 !. >s
After the verdict had been rendered
/, Howard was remandM to- jail, where
he was followed by his bosom friend,
John G. White, who seemed almost
paralyzed by the verdict. Howard's
cheeks also. blanched as he stood up to
accompany the jailer back to j his cell.
The inry which tried the case was di-
vided politically j. nine Democrats, one
Republican. and two anti Goebel Demo-
Gratis, ,S4s,& " III S}si& rs s & y, & ~
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-09-28

ever, nave \ an understanding between
them and IL the necessity arises sol
diers will be thrown into this region in
short order. . II this be done the first to
arrive would probably beA one off the
commands now stationed at4 shenan,
The sheriff had q long talk with
Ad djntant esal over the
felephone and thor esd tt6at y ietY
Of ". she cafmness " n inows% prev Hing
sthroughout tha .I.eiishss valley il would
be inadvisabio to 'sesld az, armed force
hero at this time. .,F -, .,s.s&s:., s.s&1:sS, .
Little Falls weekly transcript. (Little Falls, Morrison Co., Minn.) 1894-19??, 1900-09-28
TRIED 10 MOB HIM.
Governor Roosevelt EEaa - Little Fcycite-
ment at VICTOR, Colo.

Governor Roosevelt gsaa n Little E;xcite-
ment at Vicsor, colo. j.
CRIPPLE CREEK. Colo, Sept 27.----
Governor Roosevelt had q most excit.
ing experience TIT Victor, q few miles
from Cripple Creek, among the mines,
where dcmonstrativc crowd had as.
se1nbled. The Sovcrnor had IL narrow
| escape from seriunS personal violence.
The incident was the only one Of the
kind thaG has occurred during the prog
ress Of tho trip and it is said that tho
trouble Was occasioned by IL small body
Of roughs who had been organized and
paid for the purI .uso u breaking up tho
meeting. The men engaged were few
in number, but very violent i'll tlioir
nttack.
Governor Roosevelt spoke at Lurilner
hall, which was filed. He had hardly
begun speaking when he was inter-
rupted by noisy demonstrations He
succeeded i'll finishing his remarks,
though there was an evident intention
among those present that he should not
do SO. When the governor left the hall
with his party to 60 to the train be was
surrounded cy q company Of rough
riders. He and his party were on foot.
A crowd Of men aud boys
y" Hogan Throwing stones
and shouting for Bryan. The rough
riders, mounted and tnmounted, closed
in and around the governor to protect
him from assault. One man made an
attack on Governor Roosevelt and sue
ceeded in striking him in the breast
with q stick. TIE assailaht was i'm
mediately knocked down by Dan Mul.
cahy, postmaster of Cripple Creek. A
sush was then made for the rough
riders. The mon on foot. clothed in
khaki, closed in around the governor,
forming wedge, and succeeded in
reaching tho train, closely pressed by
the mob. There ware from ], 900 to 8, 900
in the mob, and assticuffs were freely.
exchanged. Many. Of the mob were
armed with clubs and sticks, many
with rotten potatoes, stale eggs and
lemons. The, party, however, reached
the train. without injury, and it pulled
out with the rough riders on the rear
platform. >''tr
Governor Roosevelt, while regretting
the.occurrence, was not disturbed by
the incident, and was ready to proceed
with his speeches in Cripple Creek.