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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Mr.. Green, "will give Bryan plurali ty
of 70, 900 In Illinois. Half of the gold
democrats and Clevelandites have re-
nounced Mckinley. Last election they
were frightened into believing Bryan's
election meant a financial panic. They
knew too little of Bryan to trust him in
the presidential chair. They are now
imbued with the idea that another term
of Mckinley and Hanna means more
war taxes, and they have no fear of a
calamity. They know Is to is only
minor issue, and they are going to come
back to the party of Jefferson.
"The only state to be held by the
republicans to be doubtful" went on
Mr.. Green, (Which cannot be claimed
with good reason by the democrats is
Ohio. Being the home Of Mckinley,
the republicans will dump tons of mon
ey into that state to save it. The Gin
cinnati Enquirer's antipathy for the
man who triumphed over Dewey will
count, too, for the republicans. Con.
ceding Ohio to the republicans and ad-
ding Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota
and Maryland to the Bryan showing,
Bryan's electoral vote will be increased
by II oyer last election, enough to give
him one of the biggest majorities in the
electoral college received by candidate
Tor president"
"What are the grounds for believing
New York will go democratic?" was
asked.
First, the word of David B. Hill,"
was the prompt reply. "Governor Hill
fought against the silver plank in the
Kansas City convention, but he has de.
clared to his friends since the platform
was adopted that the fact that silver
was not made the main issue, but i'm
perialism, will save the day.
"Chairman Odell placed the plurality
which Mckinley will come down to
High bridge with at 10000. A normal
Tammany plurality in Greater New
York is 6S ZOO. Tammany hall was not
united for Bryan in the last campaign.
Hill, Whitney, Belmont and the other
leaders stayed home. They are all for
Bryan now"
| When Mr.. Henning, the California
partisan of Mckinley was asked why
he felt sure enough of McKinley's cleo
| ton to wager $4,000 thereon. he hes.
itated for moment and then said:
"Of course, Mckinley has no such
cinch on an election this time as he had
last. But believe his chances are
good. 1t is all rot to say New York will
60 democratic and that the silver issue
Lis dead in the east.
"News ork is the home Of the con-
servativel elements q y cap2tEy end
so radical man
beforS the ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

MarionF .stookey of this city was hon
sored by the republican state convention
being named as presidential elector for
the Eighth District. 1t is quite an honor
and rendered for his services in behalf
of the party, as he is one of the most
energetic workers IN his party. 1t was
about the only plum captured by the
south part Of the state, and north Iowa
would have taken it tooif they could.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

& '.When,'' asks Senator Bacon OF
Georgia, alluding to the island Of Cuba,
"shan we carry out our pledge and
leave the island to its own inhabitants?'
he only admissible answer to be drawn
from current events in Cuba is. When
there is nothing left that can be stolen
or carried away.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
SN~rN~r~rNr~>r r~>r~>r~>r~>r~,r~ rN,n
5 PRICES RAISED BY TRUST
s How Consumers are Being Bled in IN
> Era of Monopoly.
.n>.n,.

In support of the contention that
trusts have brought about a generally
higher level of prices to consumers, the
democratic congressional committee has
prepared statement, from which the
following is an extract, showing tuctua-
tions during 1899 in products controlled
by these combinations:
The linseed oil trust raised the price
from Al cents on January z, to SO cents
on December 80.
The menhaden trust raised the price on
menhaden oil from % cents on January
l, to 273 cents on December 80.
The Standard Oil company raised the
price on petroleum from $3.50 on Janu-
ary Z, to So 80 on December 80.
The sugar trust raised the price on
eranulated sugar from 494 cents on
January z, to 50 cents on December 80.
The chemical trust raised the price of
ipecac from $3.50 per pound on January
z, to $3.65 per pound on December 30.
The same trust raised the price of CAM
phor from 3S3 cents on January 1, to
5l4 cents on December 80. The same
trust raised the price of quinine from
81 cents on january, to 80 cents on
December 80. The same trust raised
the price of sal soda from 62} cents on
January Z. to 20 cents on December 80.
The leather trust raised the price of
leather from 20 cents on January Z, to
253 cents on December so.
The calico trust raised the price on
calico from q cents on January Z, to 81
cents on December 30, for print cloths,
and from cents to a. cents on indigo
prints.
The jeans trust raised the price on
jean cashmere from u! cents on Janu-
'ary Z, to 40 cents on December 80.
The jute trust raised the price on jute
hemp from 25 cents on January 2, to 80
cents on December 80.
The copper trust raised the price on
copper from l33 cen 1lnan January \
l64 cents on Decenl
The lead trust ID Z||.| fl g. a.
M ....nns, ssHsbsahArs.kt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The "Blaine Irishmen." as quite a
number OF prominent men of that ma.
tionality were called. are going over to
Bryaniin lump, They are quite a
numerous bodyin New York. The pres.
ent administration pats the British lion
too much, instead of twisting his tail, to
suit them. - -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
he. Souls
Of FIowels!

Mingle In happy unioJ
in the exquisite pei
fumes we carry. Scent
are as difficult to blenl
into harmony assound
1t takes almost aa ID
an order of ability
make true perfume
required to write Cd
music.
No wonder so mi
of the perfume offd
is rank, fat and
satisfactory. Ii 4
wholly pleased with
odors you are nj
using, we would like
have you try some
the delightful ones
handle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

trusts will support him for reelection.
The Trusts are for Mr.. Mckinley.
And the Trusts are only one issue
in the campaign certainly most inn
portant one.
But there are other important issues.
Don't you think it looks good for,
Bryan on the trust issue?- Syracuse
Telegram.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The Neeley Cuban steal suggests the
possibility that our system of imperial
ism is running into condition Of
things where the man who first gets
hold Of any money becomes the owner
Of it. The men who are losing it will
vote, next November upon the ques.
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

IT is announced that the iron and
steel mills Of the country will not be
sh4t down until after the campaign is
closed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Carl schurz is for Bryan. He says
that any revolution that Bryan could
lead US into would not be so bad as i'm.
perialism. He is by no means alone in
this notion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

How is it possible for US to be pros.
porous when the increase in taxation
amounts to a greater sum Of money
than the sum total realized from our
prosperity?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

1t is amusing to read in the republi-
can papers the names Of gold bugs who
voted for Mckinley in 1896 as demo-
Gratis who are boiling Bryan this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
Republican Orators Of 90 Join the Ranks
of Democracy.

Senator jones' Chairman of the democratic national
invited Carl Scuz and Bouke
1t believed that both these who supported
& Mckinley in 1897 will accept the invitation FIJI -
Word Was received the democratic Chicago
that senator George Wellington Maryland pubcan) would
the stump Bryan early the With him
l. W. Habecorn OF Washington who charge the
OF the republican national committee Downing
Wangtona lawyer heretofore identified
nick Of Washington swing
portion Of the Irish vote for Mckinley in
attsvie Md Mckinley four Henry
Washington and Doctor w Cofut Of the city,
Stevenson. Y
s These 6wll be III nsnatter of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

Portland cement from $l.96 to 81
The nail trust increased the
nails from $l.l0 on January
$3.50 on January 3, 1900.
trust increased the price of n
from $l.25 to $500 during 1
period.
The Structural Iron company
ed the price of structural angll
$l.l5 on January 4, 1899, to So.
January 3, 1900.
The coal trust increased the pri
anthracite coal from 1915 on Jam
4, 1899, to $4 20 on January 8, 1900.
The glass trust increased the price
glass from $2.57 on January 4, 1899,
$3.50 on January 3, 1900.
The rubber trust increased th
rubber from 81 cents on Januar
to $l.45 on January 3, 1900.
The prices of boots and shoe
trolled by the leather trust, sndyls an
increase during the year 1899 on mems
grain shoes from 81 cents to SLIP; on
Creedmore splits, from 95 cents to 81 10,
and like increase on all grades ofboots
and shoes.
The prices Of cotton goods increased
30 per cent. white sheeting on January
IL, sold at $3.50, and on December 20,
at $23.
All lines of building material. iron,
steel, woolen goods, cotton goods, leather
and other lines controlled by industrial
trusts, although showing a great in.
crease in price during the years 1897 and
1898, showed even a greater increase
during the year 1899. g. sv.,auanI
The only prices tQs
those of farm product
book of the depdrtme
ture for 1899, which
been issued, show
products and
1899, although
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

There is no place for democrats this
year except on the Kansas City plat
form.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

There isn't . monopoly in America
that will not contribute to the Nc.
Kinley campaign fund.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
AS a press censor China makes Otis
seem utterly inefficient.

..He langhs best who laughs last.
Ii is Cnmmins who is laughing now.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

ODCemDer 81.
The cement trust raised the price of
Rosendale from rs cents on January s,
to 95 cents on December 80. They rails.
ed the price during the same period on
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

II. IS, Hay and cotton. II tn
farm products of 1899 had
brought the same prices as dii
the same products In 1890. the!
would have brought more tina
they did by the sum of 1900
437, ,584.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

cummins kickei j big jagged hole ii
the machine slate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET.
For President.
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN.
ForvIce President.
ADLAi e. STEVENSON.
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
For Member OF Congress Eighth District
". n. Mc6lNNlS,
OF Decatur County.

sssH Hanna yillsenlist the dollars; Bryan
sgata Il y the men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-08-09

The issue Of imperialism" continued
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
4 LESSON TO PERIuRERS.

The District Attorney Of Kings County is to
be commended for his energy In securing the
Indictment for perjury of Daniel Doody. This
is the man who at the first trial of ex-Deputy
Commissioner Fielding testified that he had paid
the defendant a percentage on certain city con-
tracts, and on the second trial professed to have
lost all recollection of those matters. This loss
of memory resulted in the acquittal of Fielding,
for the prosecution was not able to question the
witness about his testimony at the former trial
or his statements in consultation with the Dis
trict Attorney two days before his final exami-
nation. Doodys former statements, while not
available against Fielding, were record
against himself, and he is called to account for
the discrepancy in his sworn declarations.
A man is presumed innocent of a crime until
proved guilty. We do not assume because of his
Indictment that Doody wilfully perjured him
self. He may legitimately account for his sud
den failure of memory But whether on trial
he may be declared guilty or innocent, certainly
his case one that called for prosecution.
Neglect to take note of it would have encour-
aged witnesses to make false denials of knowl-
edge, even # Doodys own forgetfulness was in
necent. The only thing to do consistent with
public interest was to compel him to Justify that
forgetfulness. His prosecution is much needed
a warning. Perjury is common crime but
one most difficult to punish. Yet on the POSSIBLE
ity of Furnishing it and the certainty that sus-
picion Of it will not be lightly passed over de-
ponds the Justice of our courts.
District Attorney Clarke declares that even
now in conversation Doody recalls with perfect
clearness all about his dealings with Fielding
and the other men indicted along with him, and
that his memory becomes blank only concern
ing the particular facts necessary to warrant
conviction Of Fielding and his associates. With
them Doody now processes sympathy and re-
joices over their escape. On the surface this
looks much like case of playing with the law.
His testimony secured indictments and in
case a conviction which was reversed on a
question of law. Then he found it disagreeable
to testify longer, and forgot. No court can
afford to be made the tool of the resentments
and relentings of complaining witnesses. But
every court would be if Doody's memory were
not subjected to judicial scrutiny. He may not
be guilty Of perjury, but his trial will be a
lesson to perjurers.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
UNFAIR DISCRIMINATION.

From The Detroit Tribune.
Colonel ClaTksop formerly Of I fSwa but nov S s9
ter writing. His frankness with the pen has cost
HIM the secretaryshtp OF the United states Senate
was ascertaned that in 1895 he wrote to friend in
Of FOR PTesdent The other letter is one written to
the President. in which Mr.. Mckinley is informed
that he is the greatest that ever happened. just
the man for President, and the one whom Colonel
Clarkson always supported for the place 1t is said
both Of these letters have found their way into
sons change of heart was so sudden and complete,
epistie and never let up until he had put salt on
its tail Letters especially in politics. have nasty
way Of popping up when they are not wanted.
I'VE do not know how true this story may be-
But il it is we'll founded we think Mr.. Clarkson.
as an old friend and partner Of Mr.. Thomas c.
Platt in the ant-McKinley movement of 1896.
has a right to complain over being denied
office which is Immediately placed at Mr. Platt's
disposal Why make fish Of Clarkson and flesh
of Platt? Perhaps Mr.. Clarxson did say Mr..
Mckinley was too small to be thought of for
President That was a great mistake, and might
well merit punishment. But Mr.. Plat likewise
said:
The Republican delegates should find the eandi-
date who will take office with the confidence Ot
9ne t bo e Known to be free agent and not
mortgaged up to his eyes with pledges that can
never be performed and expectations that never
be satisfied; who is safe and not errauc; conserva
tive and not mpulsive III these general principles
are agreed to they render the selection OF Major
Mckinley impossible.
Perhaps Mr.. Clarkson repented with remark
able suddenness. But did Mr.. Plat 1t seems
hard for the quality Of mercy to be so curiously
strained that one should have everything and
the other nothing and that the one who had
nothing should be deprived even of the secre-
taryshIp which he thought he had, to add TO the
spoils of his neighborl
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
JUDGMENT AGAINST RoBERTs

Ihe action of the special committee of the
House OF Representatives on the Roberts case
is hlghly gratifying. 1t assures we NAV assume
The exclusion Of the lawbreaker from Congress
All members of the committee are agreed upon
ms unntness TO occupy the seat to which he
was elected. Differences of opinion exist but
they 90 not concern that main issue. Neither
DO they occur on party lines. Of the majority
OF the committee four Republicans and two
Democrats; of the minority is a Republican
and one Democrat. 1t is agreeable to have
TINS assurance that on question of law and
morals and manhood, such as this, there are
no distinctions of party.
The point on which the committee is divided
is worthy of notice. 1t does not concern the
exclusion Of Roberts, but only the manner in
which that exclusion is to be effected. The
majority would not permit him to take his seat
at all, but would debar him from taking the
oath at the bar Of the House Its view is that
the House is competent to pass upon the quail
featiOns Of a member-elect in advance of seat
ing him, and to exclude him from the begin
ming. The minority, on the contrary holds that
a mans qualifications are not properly to be
passed upon until he is actually seated in the
House as a member; that every man regularly
elected, with the Constitutional requirements,
must be seated pending investigation of his fit
ness, the House reserVing the power to expeI
him afterward if he be found unfit for mem
bership Both these views are entitled to re-
spect. II is evident that each has its advantages
and each its dangers. The adoption of the for
mer would unqnestionably set a precedent
which might hereafter lead to gross abuses. If
the House is privileged to exclude by a mere
majority vote men whose election to it is I'M
challenged. that privilege must be exercised
with most prudent conservatism, or else repre-
sentative government itself win be endangered.
On the other hand it is to be remembered that
q two-thirds vote is required to expel member
once seated. And we are by no means sure
that there is not as much danger Of one-third
Of the House voting against the expulsion of
a man who ought 10 be expelled as there is Of
half the House voting for the exclusion of one
who ought to be admitted.
In the present case, happily, there is little
danger of doing injustice, matter which
course be pursued. The House will doubtless
show itself practically unanimous in the opinion
that Roberts is unfit TO occupy seat in It,
ssis total exclusion viii be deemed a righteous
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18

their potentiality in an actual life or death
struggle with other great Powers is only to be
conjectured The world remembers what some
10000 British soldiers, half aided and half hin
dered by 125,O00 Spaniards, did in the Peninsula
against 100000 French veterans commanded by
Bonaparte's greatest marshals There is no evil
denCe that the British nation has since then suf-
fered any loss of vital energy or of military eff
fectiveness. Indeed, in the present war, despite
the disasters occasloned by injudicious leader
ship, the British troops have, even according to
the testimony of their critics and enemies, ac-
quilted themselves in a manner worthy of the
traditions of Albuera and Waterloo 1t would
be, Them a grave mistake to reckon the British
army negligible quantity or to think that in
any world conflict the aggressive energy of the
British Empire would be altogether confined to
its feet. A couple of million soldiers of the
Queen" compose army that no Power nor
combination of Powers could afford for
moment to overlook.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
PERSONAL.

The will Of the late Robert Breck Brigham, Of
Boston. bequeaths the bulk of his estate estimated
at several millions. to charities. One of these is a
hospital in Boston, be known the Rob
ert B. Brigham Hospital for Incurabes, to be main
tanned for the free and support of needy
incurabes. Nearly every charitable institution in
Boston is remembered.
Daniel II. Moffatt. the banker and mine OF
Denver has given 100000 to George Boss Levin
cashier of the First National Bank of Denver. and
SIS 900 to Thomas Keely the assistant cashier OF
year ago Mr.. Moffatt took the head waiter of the
Fifth Avenue Hotel, of this city, a trip to EU-
rope.
At a meeting in Philadelphia Tuesday even
ing in honor of the late Professor Daniel G.. Brin-
ton, Provost C. c. Harrison suggested establishing
chair of anthropology in the University OF Penn
sylvania in memory of the dead scholar. Twenty
six societies were represented all Of which claimed
the late scientist as member. A handsome por-
trait was presented by his friends, a complete set
of his works by his family, and bronze medal in
quarian Society to the American Philosophical So
ciety, Of which he was distinguished member
The Hon. Archibald Lionel Lindsay who is to
marry Miss Ethel Tucker. of Boston, next week. is
the second of the Earl of Lindsay of Kill
conquhar and Wormiston, Fifeshire, Scotland. The
Earl of Lindsay is elected member of the House
of Lords from Fifeshire of the ten lords elect
ed from Scotland. His lieutenant in
the infantry of the British army. and passed his
entire period of service in the Transvaal where he
for He came to America last
summer and spent some months in Boston. resign
ing his commission in the army. Mr.. and Mrs.
Lindsay, after the wedding will make of
will not cross the ocean until some time in the
spring
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1900-01-18
Irtp9lork DAILY 0ribn,re
THURSDAY, JANUARY Is, 1900.
THE NEWS THIS MORNING.

FOREIGN-A brief dispatch from General
Butler indicated that no serious fighting had
been in progress in Natal up to January 16;
General Methuen made demonstration in force
yesterday against the Boer ntrenchments at
Spytfontein; there was further fighting by the
Beers and General French's forces near Coles
berg; it was announced that no contraband
material had been found on the German steam
er Bundesrath and that the vessel would be
promptly released by the British. Much
excitement has arisen in the Philippines over
reports that Archbishop Chapelle intended to
reinstate the fTiars; an expedition under Colo
mel Kobbe has sailed from Manila, probably for
the islands of Samar and Leyte. - Negotia-
tions are in progress between the United States
and Spain for the conclusion of treaties and the
resumption of normal relations. - con-
ference for the promotion of party unity in Ire
land was held in Dublin. - The death Of the
Marquis of Lothian, former Keeper of the Great
Seal of Scotland is announced - Foreign
bankers in Caracas were thrown into fortress
for refusing to lend money to the Venezuelan
Government.
WORCESTERSHIRE: Mr. HaIe's resolution Of
inquiry as to seizures of American flour by Brit
ish cruisers was modified and passed and Mr..
Hears resolution calling on the President for
information about the in the Philippines
was adopted; il was agreed that the final vote
OF the currency bill shall be taken February
10 80 House: The Urgent Deficiency bill
passed after a debate in which Mr.. Sulzer at
tackled and Mr.. Sibley defended Secretary Gage.
DOMESTIC-The House Investigating Com
mittee unanimously decided that Mr.. Roberts,
of Utah, is q polygamist; the majority favors
MS exclusion, and the minority seating and then
expelling him - The Senate COMMITTEES on
Privileges and Elections resumed the inquiry in
70 the bribery charges against Senator Clark, of
Montana. - delegation of Puerto Ricans
appeared before Secretary Root to urge measures
for the relief of the people Of the island
CITY.-Stocks were dull and strong
John B. Mcdonald, the contractor, said he was
practically ready to begin work on the under
ground road at any time. - Hickman testi-
fed that MOlineux the man who hired a
letter box from him in the name of III. c. Bar
net, but his identification was weakened by
t t .cross-examination; - 1t was announced
that the American China Improvement Com
pany had secured all the contracts and rights
necessary before beginning the construction of
railroad from Canton to Han-Kow - one
man was killed and several were injured by the
1alllng OF a concrete roof in East Twenty-sev-
enth-st - The report of the combined com
mittees. urging the preservation Of the Palisades
Dy means OF a park, was made public -
Daniel Doody, a contractor was arrested in
brooklyn on an indictment for perjury, and
lodged in jap
THE WEATHER--Forecas for to-day: Rain.
The temperature yesterday: Highest, 20 degrees:
lowest, 30; average BIZ