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Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
Have Passed SixtyThous-
and Mark.
Annual Report of Record
Keeper,
he Gives Some Interesting Facts
and Figures.

Toledo, o., March 26.--(Spl. THE
army of Pythians in this State has
passed the sixty thousandth mark.
On December 81 when the books were
closed the total membership number
ed 6O11J, as shown by the annual
report of William Beatty. grand keep
er of records and seal, which was
made public today The aim Of the
Pythlans for some time has been to
see the order go beyond the sixty
thousandth mark, and now that it
passed that figure, they aim to put
IL above seventy thousand in the next
five years.
The annual reports show that the
membership on Jan. /, 1900. was
57.032 During the year 1852 were
initiated; 41S reinstated, and $50 ad-
mitted by card The suspensions
amounted to 1864, expulsious were
fourteen, Withdrawals by card num-
bered 40, and 1903 members died.
The total gain during the year was
2,lS3. OF this total membership, two
are past supreme chancellors, 4,T72
are Knights, 14l esquires, and 1874
pages. At the beginning of the year
there were 657 lodges, and during the
year two were instituted. Ten char
ters were surrendered and three lodges
consolidated, leaving a total number
of subordinate lodges 6i6.
The cash on hand at the opening of
the year amounted to $40 2395.15 and
the receipts were S56,S4T.16 making
500 that passed through Mr..
Beatty's office in this city during the
went into the Pythians' Home fund
and $40, ,56307 went into the general
fund. leaving a cash balance on hand
Of S3t ,3SO.A9. The disbursements by
the subordinate lodges during the year
were as follows: For sick benefits,
| Sill ,403.57; for funeral benefits, $1S,'
o3l.1S: for other reliefs, S5,355,90; for
! the education Of orphans, S3S, %
| The total amount expended for relief
! was S173.991 80, The current expense
I of the subordinate lodges was S23o,
| S9S93 Paraphernalia and supplies
3
subordinate lodges had on hand S24o,.
365.i6, The receipts of the sllbordi
nate lodges during the year amounted
to $50G,9TS.10 and the assets at the
end of the year We're as follows: Casl
on hand. 240,365.46; investments
S327 256.66; real estate, S320,02O57
ana paraphernalia. furniture, etc.
S426, 163.4S The total amount of tht
assets is S1,314.706.17.
During the year 30 applications
were rejected sick benefits were pait
for 327S4 weeks, 6,272 brothers were
relieved, 3SS brothers We're buried
| S1.192,SO was contributed TO Utah
sufferers, and $1,5T5,43 was sent the
pythians who suffered loss at the Gal
weston flood AS the end of the yeal
there We're 1874 children in Pythlar
Home. mt Springfield, as the charges
of the Pythian lodges of the State.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26

BOWLED AT KENT.
The Peerless bowlers won two games
from the Kents Monday night The
Thursday.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26

the light with Bowen did more to de
vclop my muscles than any training
ever did,
After the tiftleth round about all |
could do was to use my skin in
avoiding the heavy blows aimed at
me, and It took all the side stepping
aud fcinting | had to keep away from
him, ! could not hit hard punch
with my broken hands, but | landed
one occasionally that kept Andy guess
ing Many of my friends Mt the ring
side went home, thinking II was nll
over with me at the ffticth round
ana advised me 10 give up the fight,
but stuck, aud they would not be
lieve IL when they heard that n draw
had been declared at the end of the
one hundred and tenth round.
FOR THE COAST
Oscar Gardner and Joe Bernstein left
today for san Francisco, where the
first named will finish his training for
his battle with Terry McGovern.
WILL I'm CALLED OFF.
The proposed match between Tom
Sharlley and Peter Maher will he
called of. There was no club that
was willing to olfer purse for the
event.
BICYCLE REVIVAL
Local dealers in bicycles anticipate
II much better business this year.
They say their sales show an increase
of 33 l-3 per cent as compared with
1900. The higher grade wheels are
more in demand. &
CONSOLIDATION or TEAMS.
The consolidation of the Canton and
Painesville base ball teams has been
announced, The players signed up to
date are: Miller, |. f.; Flanagan, p.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
BRODIE'S
Will Is a Unique
Affair.
Filed For Probate In
New York.
Hard Won the Handicap
Tournament.
Magic City Team Win Two Games
sporting News.

New York, March 26.(Spl.) Steve
Brodic's last will and testament, writ
ten by himself, was probntcd today.
1t proved to bc Il unique document.
His estate comprising $4,000 worth
of property and 100000 in cash, will
he divided among his three children.
These are II few extracts from the
will Il make this, my last viii and
declare any others. If such are in OK
istcnce | declare them cancelled and
valid.
sole heir and executor to my real and
personal estate.
Miss Irene Brudic to be sold cXi-
ditor until her sister Nellie Brode,
becomes the axe of u years OF
ave,
"My daughter Irene t6 have fun con
trol of property ana money | left
without giving amy bond as security.
LONGEST EIGHT ON RECORD.
In die publication Of famous bnttlcs
fought at the old olympic club, New
Orleans the fight between Andy Bow
On and Jack Burke. which was the
longest on ncord, was not recorded.
This fight lasted 10 rounds and was
declared u draw after nearly eight
hours of lighting. The mill came Off
April u, 1893.
Jack Burke. who was one of the con
testants, is still alive. Burke fought
-four hours win both hands broken
and succeeded in making draw of
II after things looked hopeless for
him. Burke Is al present touring the
country with theatrical combination.
In speaking Of his fight with Bowen
the old time light weight recently
said; "Thc fight was so fast for 80
rounds that we wore out two referees:
Some people went home for II good rest
and returned in time TO see the finish.
condition, but then both of my hands
went to pieces and | was advised ia
give up the fight, hut ! wouldn't listen
: 10 the proposition. with both hands
broken kept going ahead. had
considerable of my friends money up
on me ana was bound 10 protect It,
80 ! kept agoing until 10 rounds
were fought and | consented 10 call
II draw. Bowen was mt his very
best nt the time and had twice de-
fented Billy Myers the StrcatOr eye
lone, prior To our sct,tO. He was con
sidercd the crack light weight at th,
time.
The ring in which "" fought was
not padded. Instead, they had river
sand for lluor and it was pounded
down until II was as hard ms II stone
used n pair of light shoes in the fight
ard when It was finished the sand hnt
wCrn away the soles of the shoes an,
had burned my feet so | could hardly
stand. II was more than n week after
ward before | could get into my clothc
op dress myself without assistance. |
was MOI thc pounding | received tha
c,lusrd II. but the awful strain ON tn,
muscles, believe TO this day iha
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
INDIGNATION
OF Tomasso Demora
Was Great When an Undertaken
Put Him In a Coffin.

Bradford, Pa, March 26.-(Spl.)A
Tomasso Demoro, like one risen from
the dead, is among his friends again.
He had typhoid fever and the doctor
he immersed than his pulse suddenly
ceased to beat, all the signs of death
appeared and he was placed in a coffin.
The undertaken was about to screw
the lid down when Demoro protested.
whats the matter with your he
asked. You have no right to put me
in coffin
The undertaken agreed with him. IL
was only case suspended anlma-
ten and Demoro has recovered.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
zens of Ohio will also go from Cleve-
land, Cincinnati and other cities.

Robert X. Watts of Salem, Mo-,
writes: IL have been troubled with
kidney disease for the last five years
and have doctored with all the leading
physicians and have tried all remedies
suggested without any relief. Finally
| tried Foley's Kidney Cure and less
than two bottles completely cured me
and ] am sound and we'll"
j. NJ. Latter, J. Umparter & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
ONE-ARMED BOWIERS.

A powerful engine cannot be run
with u weak boiler, and we can't
keep UP the strain of an active life
with weak stomach; neither can we
stop the human machine to make
repairs. If the stomach cannot digest
enough food to keep the body strong,
such IA preparation as Kodol Dyspepsia
Cure should be used. 1t digests what
you eat and it simply can't help but
do you good.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26

Bromo Pepsin is the standard houses
hold remedy for headache. indigestion,
nausea, and mental fatigue, because
it cures and because it is absolutely
harmless. There Is nothing like it,
Note the word Pepsin. All druggists.
l0c, 25c and SOC per bOtlet.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26

Eugene j. Hall, the poet and pub
Usher, says that one dose of Foley's
Honey and Tar restored his voice when
hoarseness threatened to prevent his
lecture at Central Music Hall, Chica-
go. Nothing else as good.
j. NJ, Latter, j. Lamparter & Co.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
SIGNALS
Displayed When Mail Has Been
Deposited.

Chas. Pfeiffer, Supreme Organizer of
the Pathtinders was today granted
patent on rural delivery mail-box
which promises to be universally
adopted throughout the country. This
box is provided with sets of signals
which indicate that mail matter has
been deposited in the box for the cit
izen, and also indicates to the carrier
or collector that mail matter has been
deposited for collection therein. This
patent was obtained by Humphrey Is
Humphrey of this city.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
Medina's Crow Hunt.

Medina people will hold their annual
crow hunt Friday. April 3. Editor III.
q, Row, of the Gazette, and ex-Sheritf
Ben Il. Wells are TO be the captains.
Hunters will be allowed to use only
shot guns,
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
Banner Salve.

letter, eczema and skin diseases
yield quickly to the marvellous healing
qualities of Banner Salve made from
IA prescription of skin specialist OF
world wide fame. 25c.
j. NJ. Latter j. Lamparter & Co
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26
ness men are stockholders.


ness men are stockholders.
TWO OUT or THREE.
The Magic City bowlers won two
our of three from the second team
of the Grand Monday evening. The
scores:
Magic City-Sl5. 1852, 74S
Grnnds -7OS. 762, 721.
TOURNAMENT NEWS.
The Dagues and Norkas bowled at
the Grand Monday evening. the Nor
kas winning two out of three. The
scores:
Dagues--T97, 76S, 100.
Norkas-690, 7S1, S03,
The Akrons and Dagues will bowl
three games at the Grand tonight.
POOL GAMES.
Brown and Ellison played at the
Grand Monday evening. Brown went
out by a score of 100 to I6. Inskeep
and Rampanell will play tonight
HARD WON FIRST PLACE.
BY defeating Hanscom Monday night
Hard won first prize in the handicap
tournament on Cohen's tables. Hans
com and King played in the afternoon,
the first named winning by score or
100 to 30. BY getting this game Hans
com tied Hard for first place. The
tie was played off in the evening. The
| men finished ia tire following order
Hard, Hanscom, Cohen King, Ram
panelli and Milford Third prize goes
| to King. AS Cohen was not competing
| for prize.
BOWLED AT KENT.
The Peerless bowlers won two games
| from the Kents Monday night. The
Kents will visit Akron one week from
Thursday.
ONE-ARMED BOWLERS.
Cliss and Obermeyer, the champion
one-armed bowlers of the world, will
| give an exhibition Thursday after
noon. Ladies will be invited TO wit
ness the games. The Summit and
Peerless teams will enter teams to
contest with the visitors.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-03-26

Pneumonia follows la grippe but
never follows the use of Foley's Honey
and Tar the great throat and lung
remedy. lake no substitute.
j. NJ. Latter and j. Lamparter & Co.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02
NO cAsTE.LlNE GOES.

The ST. Louis Republic says Il viii
be quite generally felt that Admiral
Deweys attitude in the matter Of the
promotion 20 commissioned rank Of
warrant officers in the American navy
who have gallantly earned promotion
is far more oongenial to the American
spirit than is the casteline drawn by
Admiral Sampson.
Says Admiral Dewey II we are
to have a great American navy, we
must be in touch with the American
people. So there must be given an
opportunity for men to rise from the
ranks Admiral Sampson contends.
on the other hand. that warrant OIL
GERS should not be promoted to com
mlssioned rank because they are re-
crulted from a class Of men who have
not had the social advantages that
are requisite for the commissioned
officer"
There will not be much discussion
Of the Incident of Admiral SIMPSONS
official objection to the promotion Of
Gunner Charles Morgan--and what
little there Is will deepen the condem-
nation OF Sampson already so general.
ly expressed. The Dewey idea is the
American idea The Sampson idea
is the European idea. 1t does not pre-
vail in the American army, and It must
not prevail in the American navy Ths
man whose services to Old Glory on
the seas entities him to commissioned
rank under Old Glory must receive his
deserts.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02
rERRlroRlAL aoARns.

Territorial School Land soard--Gov-
Barnes, Secretary Jenkins and Au-
ditor Hopkins.
Railway Assessors-Governor Barnes,
Secretary Jenkins and Auditor Hop
kins.
Board of Equalization - Governor
Barses, Secretary Jenkins and Audi
tor Hopkins.
Regents Of the Territorial University
Governor Barnes, Henry Il. Asp,
Guthrie; c. L. Botsford, Norman; c.
o. Blake. El Reno; G. w. Bellamy,
lei Reno; George w. Sutton, Cleve-
land
Regents Of the Agricultural and Me-
chanieal collese-Governor Barnes,
Frank ]. Wikoff, saltwater; c. J..
Benson, Shawnee; ]. p. Candy,
Alva; j. c. Tousley, Weatherford; /;
W. E. Bolton. Woodward.
Live Stock commission--Same as the
Regents Of the Agricultural and
Mechanical college.
Board Of Education Of the Normal
Superintendent of Public
Instruction Hopkins, Treasurer
Thompson, D. r. Marum, Woodward ;
d. d. Leach, Oklahoma City; John
ID. Share. Alva.
Beard Of Regents Of coIored Agrleul
tural and Normal university-Super
inteRdent Of Public Instruction Hop
kins. Treasurer Thompson, Rev. l.
II. Holt. Guthrie; e. o. Tyler, King
fisher; J. w Taylor, Guthrie.
Territorial Board Of Educatlon--super
lntendent OF Public Instruction Hop
kins, President ID. r. Boyd. Of Nor
man; President e. d. Murdaugh, oi
Edmond; Prof G.. d. Moss, OF King
fisher.
Board Of Health--Auditor Hopkins
DR.. L. Haynes Buxton, Oklahoma
City; DR. b. f, Hamilton, Shawnee.
Board Of Pharmaey-F. b. Lille
Guthrie; c. ~ Dow. Pond Creek
e. E. Hoendobler Perry.
Board of Dental Examiners-W e
Furrow, Guthrie; Robert Wilson
El Reno; f. E, kirkpatrick. Okla
homa City; j. Q. waddell, King
fisher; L. A. Kelsey, Chandler
Presidents Of Territorial Institutions
Of Learnlng-D. R. Boyd, Norman
OF the Territorial University; E, d
Murdaugh. Edmond. of the Okla
homa Normal school; Jas. e. Ament
Alva, of the Northwestern Normal
A. C. Scott, saltwater. OF the Agri
cultural and Mechanical college,
Inman E. Page Langston. OF this
Colored University.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

The president OF the United States
may exercise war powers but the
question OF the relations which are to
be established between the United
states and Cuba is one which he has
no constitutional authority to settle.
Il is pre-eminently question for con
gress go settle and the president
should not allow that body TO eyade
its responsibility in the premises or to
postpone action unnecessarily.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

One of the mysteries OF the situation
at Washington IS the reluctance of
the senate to paas the antitrust bill.
OF course II there were any prospect
that the measure would be enforced
the senate would be In duty bound to
kin IL, the trusts being In full owner
ship and control OF the upper house OF
congress But everyone knows that
AAttomey General Griggs wonld jump
on the dome OF the capitol before he
would cause trust moments I'M
easiness, and il is morally certain that
his successor win be a person Of the
same kidney. No harm would be done
therefore, by passing the bill, while
its passage would In appearance re.
deem the antitrust plank OF the Phila-
delphia platform.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02
rNeLANo's CHANGE OF FRONT.

EM1kANh . GFNfANaE VI Y hNiH -
There is nothing incredible in the
London reports that Great Britain is
at the Threshold Of considerable de
parture from the free trade policy The
need Of new sources OF revenue for
war purposes and the pressure OF
American competition, aided by a high
tariff. are together likely 20 give the
free trade policy the hardest fight Of
rs life. It is said that the pending
budget will contain provision for q
customs tax on sugar-for revenue, of
course and this step would make
others OF the same kind comparatively
easy under the clamor of home indus
tries now for the FIRST time la their
lives beginning to be seriously AFFECT
ed by 'side competition But why
should tariff papers ia the United
estates Le,S these London reports
with such elidences Of iuDilation
Are they iubilating any over the recent
advance In the Russian ,arin!
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

who IA to sct $500 Il is tho oL,y
resolution OF its kind that the senate
was ever known to pass. II might be
added. however that the two assist
ant clerks we're needed because the
clerk Of the committee never came to
the capitol-neyer even came to Wash
lngton, for that matter and absolute
ly did nothing but draw his aalary. He
has lost his sinecure, one DC tde as.
sisitnt clerks has been promoted to
his place and the change Of salary has
been made.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

There is no better farm and stock
journal published than the "old Re
liable" Kansas Farmer, of Topeka,
Kansas. which gave its readers dur
ing the past year 800 pages Of select
and practical matter covering every
varied interest OF the farmer and his
family and the agricultural and live
stock industry OK the west Any one
of its Twentieth Century Specials"
20 be issued during 1901, win be
worth the annual subscription price OF
One Dollar a year. Sample copy free,
Clubbed with the Leader, both one
year for only S1.OO.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02
Leader Printing Co.
Guthrie OISs1..
"A Woman in the Case

The otner day while walking down
Main street in the city Of Buffalo. Mr..
Harry Bartlett (who will appear at
the Brooks theater Tuesday night,
with "A Woman in the Casey was
struck by barrel OF whisky, which
was being raised to the fourth floor.
He was felled TO the ground. but i'm
mediateIy arose and continued on his
way. Two stalwart policemen rushed
after him and cried: How is 1t pos
sible that barrel OF whisky could
drop on you from such height and
you walk rway unhurt?" Mr.. Bart
lett, jokingly replied, ''why boys a
drop Of whisky can't hurt anybody.
nowadays"
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02
Cheap Rates to California and NORTH
west Points.

Beginning February 18th and con
tinulng until April 8Oth, on Tuesday
OF each week we win have on sale
cheap one way tickets to points in
California, Washington, Idaho, Mon
tana and all points in the west and
northwest
Rate to San Francisco, Los Angeles
Pasadena, San Diego, and other south
ern California points on direct line
$500 from Guthrie.
Rate to Portland Seattle and Ia
coma, S32.lO; rate TO Helena. Butte
Anaconda, Ogden and Salt Lake
s27lO.
A. ]. Corl<ina. Agent
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

We are sorry 70 have to quit busI-
ness, but such is the ultlmatum Of the
stock holders and cur instructions are
to dispose Of the large stock az once.
White goods, wash goods, laees and
embrolderlss, like everything else, at
actual cost. THE RUSH.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

Children often inherit feeble diges-
tive power and collie OF a more OF less
severe character results, when food Is
taken which is at all difficult to di-
gest Whites Cream vermlfuae acts
as a general and permanent tonic.
Price, 25 cents
+ y. Lille & Co, and Wheeler q
Son
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

WANTED-Part with some cash to
invest with services as state manager
for the American Multiplex Talking
Machine Company, for the introduc-
tion of a new phonograph having
eleven tablets; coin controlled and
perfectly automatic. Address Ameri-
can MultIplex Talking Machine Com
pany, Washington, ID. G.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

Il Is hardly possible tina. there can
be any truth in the report that Mr..
Mckinley viii ask for another 10000
men for the army from the next con
gress Such request VIII come
along all right before long but not
until the Philippines have demon
strated for another year or so that the
rev army to be raised this year can't
lick them.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

MANAGER wanted In every large
county; strictly lawful nickel slot
machine for drinks and cigars; rented
or sold on easy payments; secure ter
ritory quick Valentine Morgan & Co.,
Chicago, III.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

One argpmept against the public
buildings bill is timeliness. Strong
opponents Of the measure hold that
the present is an inopportune time for
the enactment of such legislation.
Much better argument can be made
against the bill.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

The old saying that . new broom
sweeps clean is true, and Il ID true also
that old az we'll as new brooms made
by the Guthrie Broom works sweep
clean all the time and last. much longer
.han other manufacturers.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

The senate has actually passed a
bin saving the government over 81 900
year by .dispehslngsMlsh the services
OF committed tleritA Il seems that
the committee on foreign relations had
two assistant clerks, each drawing 81
4ie a year. by a resolution adopted
recently there is to be only one clerk,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

Citizens Of Tohee, Carney, Marshall
and Meridian postnaice should offer
their educational bills to the legisla-
ture at once-whiIe the "solons' are
in the mood.
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02
catarrh Cannot Be Cured


with local applications, as they can
not reach the seat OF the disease.
Catarrh a blood or constitutional
disease, and in order to cure II you
must take internal remedies. Halls
Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous
surfaces Halls Catarrh Cure is not
quack medicine. II was prescribed
by one Of the best physicians in this
country for years, and ia a regular pre-
scriptIon. 1t is composed OF the best
tonics known. combined with the best
blood purifiers. acting directly on the
mucous surfaces. The perfect com
bination of the two ingredients is
what produces such wonderiui results
In curing Catarrh Send for testi
monlals. free.
F. J. Cheney & Co., Props,
Toledo o.
Sold by druggists, price, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

The people OF Oklahoma may yet
have to adopt Mrs Nations method
Of welfare in dealing with the Anert
can Book company qpd Frank Greer
Oklahoma City Oklahoman,
The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1901-03-02

a Massachusetts paper wastes the
space and energy to inquire II Mr..
Cleveland would accept the Demo
cratic nomination in 1904.