The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-08-21

banner and on which perched proudly
Young Abe, a live American eagle and
SO vicious that few cared to get within
reach of of his claws. Young Abe is the
property Of j. E. Leeper, of Pleasanton,
and is a magnificent specimen Of the
national bird. The line of gallant sold.
iers Was several blocks long, and in the
line were a number of banners which
created considerable amusement as they
were read by the crowd. Some of them
were:
"Our wives don't belong"
"We are ROSTERS and We roost all
night"
"Pick out Porter and Clark the cake
walkers"
"To be eligible you must be a Jolly
good fellow"
"What's the matter with uncle Bob"
"West is an awful slow old man but
he gets theresiust the same"
"We always make good"
Jim Burnsis workingIup some smiles
Our war eagle Young Abe"
Julius Cook, our walking skeleton"
"Timmons, our baby member"
"Gregg is our ladies man. Call at
headquarters for an introduction"
"McGugln, our Dutch singer"
"Berry in the Highland fling"
10 the inspiring music of the Corydon
and GAINESVILLE bands the company
marched up Main street and into the
court house park to the band stand
where Mayor Woodland made a short
address of welcome assuring the mem.
bers of the 1l1th Alaskas that the town
of Leon was right glad to see them, and
hoped they would enjoy themselves.
He said the policemen had orders to
give the company the freedom of the
city and was sure no member would do
anything to disgrace his name as a sol.
dier. AS mayor of the city he then
presented Capt. Ryan with the key of
the city, 3 mammoth gold key four feet
long. Capt. Ryan responded in a neat
little speech which called forth three
hearty cheers for Mayor Woodland and
Capt. Ryan.
Followed by an immense crowd the
then marched to the reunion
grounds where they were greeted with
cheer after cheer as the long double
column Of white hats passed over the
bridge and up to the grand stand where
all were seated OF the platform. Presi-
dent Keeler Of the reunion association
announced that the program would be
in charge Of the 1llth Alaskas for the
balance of the day, and Major General
|. N. Beard took command,
The first thing on the program was
patriotic music by the GAINESVILLE and
Corydon bands, and Maj. Gen. Beard
then gave a short history of the the trip
of the Alaskas from their northern
homes to this summer cline, and the
way he spread it on certainly brought
broad smiles to the faces of the
vast audience. There is no better talker
than Gen. Beard, and on this occasion
he was at his best. Then followed more
band music and under the direction of
Prot. Judson Edwards the entire regl-
ment sang with a hearty will, if not the
best Of time "While we were marching
drought Leon" Comrades who were
never known to sing in public did not
hesitate on this occasion. Corporal
Tullis, of Dawson City rendered an ar.
tistic clog dance with Prince Albert coat
and plug hat trimmings and be woke
the crowd up in good shape with his
nimble feet. The audience wanted more
30 Douglass Of the Corydon band had to
do a stunt, and while his style was diff.
ferent from that of Corporal Tullis he
proved himself a clever dancer. Prof.
S. B, Johnson, the only professor, then
gave an exhibition of fast work with his
feet and danced so fast the piano player
could not keep up with him. In the
mea \ time the crowd was yelling
with delight.
Hon. Guy P. Arnold, of Garden Grove
who spent several years in Alaska a few
years ago was called on to tell some
thing about the natives of that country
which he did in his usual polished man.
ner and told of the different tribes with
unpronouncable and unspsllable names
and said those present to-day were evi.
IDENTIFY tenderfeet but he would vouch
for them being good fellows. His talk
showed he had studied the habits of the
natives while searching for gold in that
far away country.
1t. G. M. Axes, disguised by having
his eyes punched out and wearing
glasses to accompany his smile sang the
we'll known song of the blind fiddler who
has visited Leon frequently and he sang
lit i n manner that would put the origi.
nal to shame.