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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26
v. R. M'GlNNls.

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Though not an avowed candidate in
the sense Of seeking the nomination,
Mr.. v. +. McGinnis, of Leon, Decatur
county, consented to take the nomina-
ton, and it was given to him unani-
mously by rising vote. Mr.. McGinnis
is young man comparatively. He is
the former law partner of E. w. Curry,
and has resided in Leon for over eleven
years. He is we'll educated. a model
citizen, a lawyer of more than ordinary
ability, and good, clear and logical
speaker. He was the candidate of his
party for state senator in this district
last fall, and made good race. He is
better known in the east end of the
district than in the west, and wherever
known. he Is highly esteemed for his
sterling traits of character. He is a
democrat, believing in the fundamental
principles upon which this government
was founded, and has been in line with
his party during the past few trying
years while old leaders were trying to
disrupt and disorganize the party. He
has been staurch supporter OF w. J..
Bryan, and the grand principles he has
SO nobly stood for, which are the foun-
dation stones Of Jefersonian democracy.
Mr.. McGinnis proposes to make thor
ough and vigorous canvass of the en-.
tire district, and will give the neonle an
opportunity to hear him discuss the
Issues of the campaign and get better
acquainted with him before the close of
the canvass. He is not only worthy of
the hearty support of every democrat,
populist and free silver republican of
the district but of republicans as we'll
who stand for the principles Abraham
Lincoln stood for IN 1861, and who op,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

WHEN TILLMAN READ THE PLATFORM.

When Tlman read the platform
Its seemed peal from Freedoms bell
To call us back to old time the old again,
When government by consent and not by might
To call back to old time the fathers proudly
And didn't shoot their felowmen and call it "love Gol.
Twas worth life time just be setting the hail
When Tlman read the platformIt freedoms call
When iman read the platform his voice like blast
Rang tell the people that imperial rule
To tell the of the earth that Freedoms banner bright
still the banner of the free, an might
A notice to all people that we're Freedon lovers yet,
And not land pirates to rule with sword and bayone
loved we'll blessings in the
When Tman read the I'm glad that there
Tman the platformsay the hordes greed
scutting lively rate of speed,
nmblng hel-ben
plan duty" wobbe, till its plumb
justice brought deaf dumb
knocked higher than kite
the patform-say bet he read it
should have heard YELL
peal from freedoms olden bell
To call o old time the old time again,
by and not by might of
To call old time the fathers proudly trod
elowmen and call it "oye of God"
Twas worth lifetime just 20 be setting in the hall
the patform-it Freedoms bugle call.
WILL NJ MAup1N.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

The Herald makes big display over
Ex-ComptFoller Eckles announcing
himself fcf Mckinley. Eckles was an
active supporter Of Mckinley in 1896.
To offset Eckles we call the attention of
tbas Herald to Gen. McAlpin, sof New
York, treasurer of the republican state
and formerly president Of
the league of republican clubs who has
deserted Mckinley. Gen. McAlpin
supported Mckinley in 1896. So Nc.
Kinley's net loss is l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26
TIMETABLE.

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e,ln; No; ZOO a. m. Freight-stock express
Wednesday only. eHpfesS
~, GOING SOUTH.
Sunday. eAcept
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No. is--lI:45 a. observation-disclosures on,u
For all points west and northwest onr
STaln M r. MOL makes direct connection at OsceoIa
NO lay over there at all. making the best con.
nectlons for points in that territory.
A, g. THARp Aoopt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26
90. REPORTER SERIES Vol. XIV. No "a
WEBSTER DAVIS.

No selfish purpose can he attributed
to Mr.. Webster Davis in his renuncia-
ton Of the republican party and his
declared adhesion to the democratic
party.
If he had been solicitous for the flesh
pots they were his.
He bad but to repress the sympathies
Of generous heart for an oppressed
people, and he would have been con.
tinued in one of the highest Offices in
the gift of the government.
The natural reluctance which man
has to sever the political connections of
lifetime were his. He hoped to be
able to retain them. He pleaded with
his associates that they should give
some sign that they loved human lib
erty better than an alliance which was
largely mercenary, but they would not
heed. He then honorably asked for his
freedom that he might devote his tongue
and pen to the Boer cause. He received
it, but accompanying the acceptance of
his resignation came uncalled for criti-
cisms of his conduct.
We heard his great speech in Wash.
ington City to one of the grandest au-
diences ever assembled at the capital,
and we can testify that he not only
avoided any unkiEd allusion to the ad-
minis tration but reproved it in others
hoping against hope that it would yet
prove itself worthy upon this important
question, which involves the duty of
our country now and in the future when
eyer republic is being stricken down
by monarchy.
He came to Kansas City to plead with
his party associates only to be played
with and insulted. He went to Phila.
delphia but to meet with disappoint-
ment and humiliation
And, after all. what was it that he
asked? Something for himself? Some
Office or emolument? Not at all, but
that great political party calling itself
republican should have the courage to
put in its platform one little paragraph
of sympathy for two other though weak.
republics which are struggling against
monarchy to retain their liberty.
If there were no other question before
the American people this one alone
should determine them to pass ad-
versely upon the claims of the republican
party for retention in power.
But there were other things as to
which Mr.. Davis eyes were opened by
his recent experiences, and he finds him
self naturally in the democratic. ranks,
with love Of liberty and sympathy Tor
Others who also love it, and emancipa-
ton from British thraldom, as suf-
ticient platform.
On our part We welcome him because
loving humanity he could not but come
to us. We welcome him because the
oratory which was held as the most ef-
fective by the administration in Ohio in
1898 will call young men away from the
domination of syndicates and trusts to
the defense of the rights of all peoples,
to the principles enunciated in the
Declaration of 1ndependence-Kansas
City Times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

The Sioux City Tribune, which has
been and is a gold democratic paper,
brings this good news: "The Tribune is
ready to go on record to the effect that
most OF the democrats in Sioux City
who supported Palmer and Buckner in
1896 will support Bryan and Stevenson
this year, Even some of those who
voted for Mckinley four years ago will
vote the democratic ticket this fall"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

Trusts in industries naturally com.
petitiye may safely be left to the oper-
atoms of natural law after they have
been deprived of the special privileges
and protection which the law may now
confer or tolerate. Discriminating rail
way privileges and tariff protection
alone enable them in the long run to
impose upon the public. They will be-
come harmless 30 farIas they exist al
all after these aids to monopoly build
ing and extortion haYe been with.
drawn. Springfield, Mass, Republi.
can.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

Our republican friends don't seem to
be altogether satisfied with the work
Of the Kansas City convention. Don't
blame 'em. They seem to depend on
democrats making mistake At critical
times. This wasn't one Of the times.
Hanna got fooled. Democracy doesn't
have to make defensive fight this
year. This is our aggressive year.
Bryan will set the pace. Hanna and
Mckinley wiil have to do the defend
ing and explaining. The paramount
issue is imperialism. And Bryan has
the patriotic American end Of it..
Toledo Bee, Is,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

The Chicago Nmes.Herald expresses
the opinion that the republicans are
liable to lose New York this time. 1t
regards the nomination Of Roosevelt
for vice president as great mistake, in.
asmuch DIS Boss Platt is again made su-
preme in tthe republican party in New
York and q npany Independent voters will
be disgustad thereby.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

Sugar is now higherin price than, it
has been for years. The sugar trust has
raised the price four times since the
Porto Rico tariff bill became law.
That law was of, for and by the sugar
trust and the tobacco trust.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26
DEMOCRATIC NATIONAL TICKET,
CONGRESSIONAL TICKET.
For member of Congress Eighth District
v. z. Mc6lNNlS.
OF Decatur County.
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

To the democratic electors of the
State of Iowa:
There will be delegate convention
Of the democrats of Iowa held in the
city of Cedar Rapids. Iowa, on Thurs
day, August 16, 1900, at 10 o'clock a. m.
for the purpose of placing in nomina.
ton candidate for each Of the follow
ing Offices:
Secretary Of state.
Auditor of state.
Treasurer of state.
Attorney general.
Judge of the supreme court.
Two electors at large.
One elector for each congressional
district. and for the transaction OF such
other business as may properly come
before said convention.
All democratic conservative reform
citizens of the State Of Iowa, irrespec-
tive Of past political associations and
differences, who can unite, in the effort
for nure. economical and constitutional
government, and who favor the repub-
lie and are opposed to the empire, are
cordially invited to join us in sending
delegates to the convention.
The basis of representation in said
convention, will be as follows: Two
votes for each county, and one addition
Al vote for each 200 votes or fraction of
100 or over, cast for Fred r. White for
governor at the general election held
November Z, 1899. The representation
to which the counties Of the Eighth
district Of Iowa will be entitled is ms!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

William s. Jennings, democratic
nominee for governor, of Florida, is a
cousin of William Jennings Bryan, and,
like the latter, was born in Illinois.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

Mr.. McKinley's silence on the trust
issue at least proves that he is too faith
full a servant to tell tales on his master.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

Ex-Congressman II. U. johnson, of
Indiana, Mckinley republican in 1896
has come out for Bryan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

The sugar trust takes advantage Of
the excitement over the Chinese situ.
alton and gives the sweet another boost
in price.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

For Oklahoma real estate, write or
call on G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. 7.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

G. A. HUFFMAN,
Chm. Democratic State Cent. Com.
A. f.. JACKSON, Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26

q. w. Hoffman was named at Corning
last week as the Decatur county member
Of the congressional committee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-26
I he Souls
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The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
A DISTRESSING ACCIDENT.
Two Men Killed and Several Injured
at the Waltham Bicycle Races.

Waltham. Mass, May 30.-The race
meet OF the Massachusetts division of
the League of American Wheelmen at
the Waltham bicycle track today was
marred by a shocking accident, two
riders being killed and others hurt. The
accident occurred in the second mile
of the four cornered international
m~otor-paced race, the contestants
being Everett B. Ryan, of Waltham;
Albert Champion, of Paris; Archie
McEachern, of Toronto, and William
P. Stinson, of Cambridge.
In the first lap of the second mile,
on the turn into the back stretch, the
-four pacing machines We're stretched
across the track Champion swerved
in to the grass and in avoiding him,
Marie Miles, % years old, of Lynn.
and William NJ. Stafford, "a years Of
age, of Cambridge, who were riding
the Stinson m~OtOr-pacing tandem,
were forced up the track and over the
bank. Both men We're thrown, Miles
striking hear first upon an electric
light pole, receiving a fractured skull.
The top of his head was crushed in,
and as he was being removed to the
training quarters his brains ran out
upon the stretcher. He died a very few
minutes after the accident. Stafford,
who was riding behind Miles, was
thrown bodily through the picket
fence, his skull fractured, his los
broken and his false teeth forced down
his throat. He was removed to the
Waltham hospital, where he died to-
night.
The big motor tandem which they
were riding was thrown over the fence,
upon the crowd which had been watch
ing the racing. 1t fell upon half a dozen
men and women. Patrick Shannahan
and George Hill, both of Newton Upper
Falls, each had a broken leg. and two
other men and a woman were rendered
unconscious.
The race was won by Archie Nc
Eachern, with Ryan second and Cham
pion third; time 35:40 3-5.
The five mile motor tandem handi-
cap, professional, was won by COO and
Sheerer; Callahan and Champion sec
ond: time 7:3S As.
Jimmy Michael rode a five mile
motor paced exhibition in $3.50 Is.
The attendance was owe 20. 900.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
THREE MONTANA TREES.
On Two of Them Rough Justice Was
Administered.

California has large trees, but those
Of Montana are peculiar unto them
selves. Three Montana trees in r
ticular have noted Municipalities. One
is in Alder gulch, where gold was first
discovered in Montana and where the
Vigilante Society For Mutual Protec-
ton was organized, with ex-United
States Senator w. F. Sanders as chair
man. Upon this particular tree were
hanged about fifteen men, all Of whom
were duly tried and convicted. Tha
tree was on an overhanging bluff near
Bannack, and the victims simply fell
over the edge and We're checked in
their flight by a rope whose other end
was fastened TO a projecting limb OF
the oak. To this procedure is due the
unusual degree of law and order exist
ing at Virginia City.
The Secon tree is peculiar in IN.
is the only one in a city of $4,000 peo-
ple-Butte, the great mining camp.
w. A. Clark derive the revenue to car
ry on their expensive feud. The pine
tree is rapidly giving up its life to the
Sulphurous fumes of the smelters.
which have proved fatal to all vegeta-
ton not in lighthouses or concervatories.
Over at Helena, upon entering the
spacious rooms of the State Historical
Society, one eye is instantly attract
ed to an oil painting Of a pine tree.
suspended from the ceiling opposite
the entrance. In another room is to be
seen a different view of this tree with
two men hanging in midalr from a con-
venient limb thereof. This tree is one
of the landmarks of Helena. The
ond view is that of the a execution
in that city, in 1870, except by due pro-
cess of law. Prior to that year courts
were of an uncertain quantity in Mon
tana, yet no man met his fate wit
a public trial, at which the evidence of
guilt was incontrovertible, and from
the time of the discovery of gold in
Last Chance gulch in 1864 until IS,
from one to wv men annually suffered
death by hanging on this tree, from
which uncanny events it derived it's
name. "hangman's tree"
Little now remainS OF this trc-
fact, it's stump is barely disco.
from Davis and Broadway streets.
Between the work of the elements and
that of persons inclined to carry away
a chip or branch the decayed stump
alone marks the spot. Its first victim
was Coyote Evans in 1865. Evan de-
l~iberately shot down his partner on
Wood street in his city; was
publicly and hanged before a crowd in
side of tw~enty-four hours. Two other
victims were noted desperadoes named
Daniels and "Frenchy" in 1866 and 1867.
respectively.-Butte (Mon.) Letter in
New York Sun.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
SIR ROBERT PEEL IS SUED.
Bankrupt NObleman is Accused OF
Slandering Brother-in-Law.

London, May 29.-In the Marlborough
Street police court today Sir Robert
Peel was committed for trial at the
Old Bailey on the charge of libeling
Daniel Won der Heydt, one of the trus-
tees of the Pee estates n brother
in-law of Sir Robert.
The alleged libel is contained in let
ters applying severe epithets to Mr..
Won der Heydt.
The defense urged that proceedings
were 10Y pending in chancery relative
to alleged breaches of trust under the
Peel settlements and that the present
proceedings ought to be suspended,
but the magistrate committed the Ba-
ronet for trial, accepting his own re-
~cognizance for his appearance.
Sir Robert PeeI's debts have recently
been a sensation in London. In the
bankruptcy court it was announced
hal his liabilities amounted to $685.
$50 and that his assets were nothing.
A number of his heirlooms were sold
at auction a short time ago. Sir
Robert is now SO years old and is a
grandson of the famous English prime
minister who bore that name. 1t was
recently announced that he was going
on the stage.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
THE BANNER OF THE LOST CAUSE
IGeneral Joe Johnston on the Genesis of
the Confederate Battle Flag.
Dieter to The New York SUM-

Dieter to The New York SUM-
In March, 1861. the confederate con-
lgress adopted as their emblem the So
called Stars and Bars" 1t "a made
up of three horizontal bars of red,
white and red, with a blue union in
the upper left hand orner on which
were displayed thirteen white stars in
a circle. thus giving the historic red,
white and blue. which tri-color appear
ed in all the succeeding changes. The
resemblance of this to the Stars and
Stripes led to confusion. mistakes and
loss of life in the first battle of Bull
Run, or Manassas as the confederates
designated II, and shortly after that
action another flag was born to the
confederacy, in September. 1861.
The battle flag was then adopted.
This. in the language Of h~eraldry, was
Ia red field charged with a blue saltier,
with a narrow border Of white, on
which were displayed thirteen white
stars; in other words a blue st. An
ldrew's cross on a red ground. This
was easily distinguishable n was
never changed.
The Stars and Bars were in 90 sup
lplemented by the camp flag. n was
in size and shape like the other, ex-
lcept il was white with no stripes and
the battle flag in the upper corner
next the staff. 1t was found deficient
in actual service, in that displaying
so much white IL was apt to be mistak-
len for a flag of truce, and on February
Ia, 1866, it gave place to the last flag of
1.-THE c~onfederacy, the outer half being
la red vertical bar. Appearing so late
i the war, it was not so familiar as
the others; in fact, was comparatively
little known.
Some years ago I wrote the distin-
lguished confederate, General Joseph
IEccleston Johnston, for further infor-
imation on the subject.His reply now
i'm my possession, is appended here
with:
Dear Sir:-Your note of the 14th in
slant, is just received, and I answer
your questions with pleasure.
1t is true that the similarity of flags
embarrassed both armies at the battle
of Manassas, on account of which 1
attempted to procure its state colors
for each confederate regiment. Fall
ing in this / decided to have colors,
for use before the enemy, made for the
army, and called Gin the army for de-
signs. A great many were offered
especially by members of Louisiana
regiments, through General Beaure-
gard. 1 selected n of these, modify
ing it only by making the shape square
of oblong, and prescribed the
different sizes for infantry, artillery
and cavalry.
The proper number was then made
under the direction Of Major w. l..
Cabell, chief quartermaster Of the
army, and paid for with funds held by
him for general military purposes.
Very respectfully,
j. E. JOHNSTON.
Washington, February 16, 1884.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
ORANGE FREE STATE ANNEXED
Ceremonies at Bloemfontein of Formal
Annexation of the State to the Brit
ish Empire.

Bloemfontein, May 3O.-Amid salutes
and cheers n the singing of God
Save the Queen the military gov
ernor, Major General George Pretty
man, at oon formally proclaimed the
annexation of the Free State under the
designation of the Orange River colo
ny. The ceremony was somewhat i'm
posing and the scene in the market
square inspiring. An immense con-
gay with bunting. The balconies and
windows surrounding the square were
crowded with ladies.
The troops were a up under
command of General Knox and en-
tertained the spectators. The governor,
accompanied by General Kelly-kenny
and their stats, escorted by the Welsh
Yeomanry, was greeted with a general
salute, after which an impressive
silence and in a clear voice, heard in
every part of the square,, General
Pretyman rea Lord Roberts procla-
nation annexing the Orange Free State
as conquered by her majeSty'S forces
to the queens dominionS n proclaim
ing that the state shall henceforth be
known as the Orange River colony.
Lusty cheers greeted the conci'
words of the proclamation and these
were renewed with ever increasing
volume as Lord Acheson unfurled
royal standard and the bands struck
up God Save the Queen" all present
joining in singing the national hymn.
The ceremony concluded with chez
for the queen, Lord Roberts and t.
army and a salute of t~wenty-one guns.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1900-06-05
THE METHODIST CONFERENCE
Chief Results of the Quadrennial SEES.
sion Just Closed.

Chicago, May 2e.-The twenty-third
delegated quadrennial conference Of
the Methodist Episcopal church cam
to an end today after a session of four
weeks. The conference has resulted
in many radical changes in the laws
and polity of the church. 1t was the
largest in the history of the church,
and its sessions were attended by thou
sands.
Principal among the important ac-
tons of the conference were the
abolition of the time limit on pastor
ates; The ratification of the equal rep
reservation amendment as proposed
by the Rock River conference, together
with the seating of the provisional lay
delegates; the adoption OF a new con-
stitution, subject to approval OF q
various annual conferences. including
the substitution Of the words OF lay
members for the term "laymen" thus
permitting the seating OF women In
the general conference and the cleo
ton of two additional missionary bish-
ops.
One thing the conference did not do
was to modify paragraph 2S Of the
discipline, which, among other things,
forbids attendance upon theatres, cir
cuses and dancing.