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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTIONS In
JUNE.

Seventeen democratic state conyen-
lions will be held in June, which indi-
Gates that the selection of delegates to
the st. Louis convention will not be
completed for many weeks yet. Within
the next fifteen days, however, about
200 of these delegates, or a fifth of the
whole convention, will be named. By
that time some of the doubts about the
candidate, if such doubts really exist
after all the newspaper talk about polit
ical schemes to prevent the nomination
of Parker, will be cleared away.
No little interest will be felt in demo-
cratic circles over the Indiana conven-
tion which assemblies in few days. If
Indiana instructs for Parker, as it is
claimed will be done, the New York can
didate will have gained immensely
against the coterie of rival candidates
and rival politicians who seek his undo
ing. With New York and Indiana of the
same mind about the standard-bearer
and Connecticut also instructed, that
state being regarded in some quarters
as possible fighting ground, the Parker
boom would seem almost as invincible
as it did for time after the Albany con-
vention.
The states that are to hold democratic
conventions this month besides Indiana,
are Florida, California, Wisconsin, Mon
tana, South Carolina, Ohio, Alabama,
Tennessee and Maryland Washington
Cd. C.) Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
THE IOWA DELEGATION.

The Iowa delegation to the st. Louis
convention held meeting at Des
Moines after tho state convention ad-
journed and made the following arrange
ments:
A. R. McCook, of Elma, Fourth dis
trict, was elected secretary Of the dele
cation and will have charge Of the ar
rangements for the entertainment Of the
delegates at st. Louis. This matter has
been in the hands of National Commit
teeman Walsh, however, and is pretty
we'll fixed already.
E. ri. Carr, of Manchester, was elect
ed chairman of the delegation. He was
in charge of the Northern Iowa Hearst
headquarters.
George F. Rinehart, of the Sixth dis
trict, will make one of the speeches
seconding the nomination of Hearst in
the convention. Mr.. Rinehart claims
the distinction of having been the orig
inal Hearst man in America.
II. G. Evans, of Des Moines, was elect
ed treasurer Of the delegation. John
Dalton, of Manson, was elected ser.
geant at arms. He was one of the
strongest advocates of Mr.. Hearst in the
convention, and was one Of the close adj
visors of the Hearst Representatives
from out the state. w. K. Currie, o.
Mt. AYR, was elected assistant sergeant
at arms.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
HOPE FOR DEMOCRATS.
Senator Bacon Says That It De-
ponds on Conservatism.

Senator Bacon Of Georgia, who takes
an exceedingly hopeful view Of the
prospects for democratic victory in the
fall election, is Of the opinion that the
keynote both in selecting the candidate
and making the platform at St. Louis
should be Conservatism"
There should be the most pronounc-
ed conservatism in every utterance and
action Of the convention" said he this
afternoon. "It should be it's most
prominent characteristic in all its work.
We should have thoroughly conserva-
tive man at the head of the ticket, one
recognized and conceded by all to be
such, and a conservative platform in
thorough harmony and accord with the
character and record Of such candi-
date. Present business and financial
conditions should be recognized, and
such changes and reforms as may be
necessary should be undertaken in such
i o conservative manner rs not to disturb
OF unsettle the business Of the country,
and the man selected should be demo-
crat whose record and known character
! would be guarantee of his conserve
tism. The candidate should be in him
self safe, conservative platform.
II believe that We should go before
the country in an attitude of conserve
tive policy respecting the tariff; and,
probably more important still, the
democratic party should recognize the
money question as having been fully
: settled and removed from the issues of
the campaign.
"Of course, the trust question will
enter into the political contest of this
year, but upon this also the democrats
should be conservative, and endeavor
in no way to injure legitimate business
interests while trying to reach unlaw-
i full enterprises. Extravagent expendi-
lures must also necessarily enter large
/, ly into the approaching campaign.
Georgia, so far as am able to judge
from information received, favors the
nomination of man like Judge Parker
! or Senator German. Either, think,
would be acceptable to the democrats
at large. Each of these gentlemen is
conservative and safe. Either, in his
standing in the party and before the
country, combines the qualities which
think promising of success. Each could
command tremendous vote. OF
course, southern democrats generally
are party men at all times, and any good
man who many be selected will receive
the vote of the south, but with Senator
German or Judge Parker at the head Of
the ticket there would be most cordial
support. In the absence of any conflict
between these two gentlemen the demo
cracy Of the state Of Georgia could be
easily organized for the support OF
either one of them in the convention.
Southern democrats" concluded Mr.
Bacon, realize that in order to win the
election man must be selected who
can carry the states of New York, New
Jersey, Connecticut and Indiana, and
other states also, must be kept in view
in such connection, and they can be
carried in no other way than by such 9
nomination and such platform as will
guarantee to the people that the demo
cratic administration, if given the reins
!. Of the government, is to conduct the
affairs Of the nation along moderate anc
conservative lines"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

A farmer votes for protection. In
turn the manufacturers of American
plows combine and advance the price of
their product. The farmer pays an e1-
cessive price for his plow-probably a
third more than it should cost him. The
manufacturers may have surplus of
stock. This is exported. But it cannot
be sold in foreign markets at the domes-
tic price, especially in free trade
markets. But it does not need to be
sold at that price. It's manufacture is
SO cheap, especially under consolidated
operation, that the freight to South
America can be paid and the pillow may
still be sold there below the home price,
ard vastly lower than the American
price although the latter is not affect
ed by marine freight charges. The
farmer may honestly believe in protec-
ton, but that does not alter the fact
that all the benefits go to the manufact-
urer Of the pillow, and the farmer pays
them.-Kansas City Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The "Grand Old Man" of Mexico
President Diaz, is now serving probably
his last term, as when that expires in
1910 he will have served 30 years as
President of that Republic. In all his
tory there is scarcely a parallel to this
remarkable man who has been re-elect-
ed so many times by the unanimous vote
OF his people. The last time Of 10000
electoral votes in the country he receiv-
ed every one. Under his wise and bene-
fetal rule Mexico has enjoyed unparal-
leled prosperity. Her population has
doubled, her wealth more than quad
rupled, and her people risen to COM
parativeiy high plane of civilization.
Diaz will go down in history as one of
the political redeemer Of his country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Henry Stivers, for years publisher Of
the Des Moines Leader, now editor of
the Osceola Democrat, and one Of the
leaders of the Observation-Disclosures in
this district, says that the democratic
convention at Des Moines last week
taken altogether, was the greatest body
LOT men ever gathered in political con-
vontion in this state. While Mr.. Stivers
was opposed to the action OF the major
ity, still, he believed that practically
all the delegates on both sides we're
honest, loyal, patriotic democrats, seek
ing only their partys good as the matter
appeared to them. And Mr.. Stivers
view is the correct one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

We learn from Washington dispatches
to republican papers that there is some
difference Of opinion among republican
leaders as to the phraseology of the
tariff plank, says the Philadelphia
Record. We should think there would
be. With a dozen trade congresses and
associations asking for modification Of
the tariff in the interest of our exports,
with tariff reform spreading through
the west and with $4,000 Massachusetts
business men petitioning for reciprocity
in general, and especially with Canada,
and the party bosses pledged to "stand
pat the difficulty Of writing tariff
plank that will mean what ever republi-
can wants must be a severe task.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Under the provisions of a new Law
passed by the general assembly of Iowa
that recently adjourned, the county
auditors are required to furnish maps
to the presidents and secretaries OF
telephones companies, and these officers
will be expected to designate on these
maps the location of their respective
telephone lines. These maps will be re-
turned to the county auditor when com.
pleted, in order that the proper assess
ment can be certified to the state audi
tor. Last year 454 miles of telephone
lines were assessed in this county. A
good deal of line has been constructed
since the last assessment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Japan is not christian nation, yet it's
rulers recognize that there is something
in christianity which is not found
in their own native religions. A
letter from missionary in Japan says
the government has appointed chris
tian chaplain for each division Of the
army as it proceeds to the 'front.' thus
placing christianity on an equal footing
with Shintoism, the religion of the
government itself, and with Buddhism
each of which has chaplain in each
division of tho army.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Ne man in recent years has taken so
decided and firm hold upon public es-
teen and confidence in so short time
after assuming a responsible public
place as John Sharp Williams since he
became the floor leader of the democrats
in the lower house Of congress. He has
been cordially approved and indorsed,
not only by the leading democratic, but
by the independent, and many of the re-
publican newspapers. He is by all. odds
the strongest leader the party now has
and that is promising. He is safe, con-
servative, and national in his ideas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
'lt Was Summertime In Dixie
q. Land"

This is at present the biggest "Song
Kit" in this country, was written by
Edwin Kendall, and is being sung night
ly in all the principal theatres in this
country from Maine to California. This
song has made such tremendous shit"
in New York, Boston, Philadelphia,
Chicago and San Francisco, that the
publishers predict sale OF over one
million copies during 1904.
CHORUS
II was summertime In Dixie, when she
whispered soft and low,
That she loved me and I'd won her heart
and hand
When kissed the fairest now'r,
ever grown in Southern bow'r,
1t was summertime In Dixie ixieland.
Any Of our readers can obtain copy
by sending Is cents in Postage Stamps
to the Theatrical Music Supply Co., No.
46 West 28th Street, New York.
Push things "lickety brindle" while
the sunshiny days of May last. This
is the time that settles the question Of
what harvest you will gather next fall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The Hearst forces lost out in Indiana
last Thursday, the democratic state con-
vention instructing for Judge Parker by
a vote of 954 against 5S2. The loss of
Indiana will put quite damper on the
chances Of Hearst securing the nominal
ton at the st. Louis convention.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

There is going to be lively scramble
for the republican county nominations
in Decatur county this year, quite q
number of candidates having already
announced themselves. 1t used to be
that a republican nomination in this
county was equivalent to an election,
but things have changed, and after the
votes are counted there is generally
some republican who feels that he was
sold out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

1t is surprising how quickly the demo-
Gratis in Iowa can forget sore spots. At
the state convention two weeks ago it
looked as if there would surely be q
bolt, but in the short time that has
elapsed the differences between the
factions seems to have been entirely
forgotten. The democrats Of Iowa can
be counted on to support the nominee
of the st. Louis convention.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Our immigration treaty with China
expires December 18th and re-opens the
whole exclusion question. China has
already denounced the treaty and de-
mands equal rights and fair play. Con-
gress might re-enact laws, but it seems
likely that we shall want to import
thirty or forty thousand coolies to build
the Panama canal, and carry on some
other Of our large industries. Thus the
problem assumes large proportions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Speaker Cannon lodged the vice
presidential larriat, and when he was
asked by wire whether he had any OBJ
lection to HIT of his own state as the
nominee he sent the following laconic
message: "Not d Id bit"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

Joseph w. Folk, circuit aI,orney Of st.
Louis, who will soon receive the Demo-
cratic nomination for governor of
Missouri and who is also talked of as .
dark horse" candidate for president,
has won national fame by his uncom-
promising prosecution Of boodlers in
Missouri. Mr.. Folk is a native of
Tennessee and will be thirty-five years
old Oct. %, 1904.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

OF all the democratic delegates so far
chosen 1856 are uninstructed. Sixty-six
are pledged to Hearst, 232 to Parker, 81
to Olney and 2 to johnson. Iowa leads
all the states so far holding conventions
in number Of delegates it gives Hearst.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

In Iowa, according to government
report, for the year ending March 81,
1904, farmers lost 1880 horses, 136,238
cattle, 32,760 sheep and 405,038 hogs, a
total Of 591 1915 farm animals, by disease.
This represents 1.5 per cent on horses,
2 on cattle, 20 on sheep and 5.5 on hogs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The democratic convention to nomi-
nate state ticket is to be held in Iowa
City, August 81. Our county conven-
tion will probably be held sometime
during the month of August.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The Iowa Idea hobs up serenely.
Republicans for the ninety-ninth time
are administering it's final deathblows.
Deathblows are what it lives on.-St.
Louis Republic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

There are some who consider demo-
cratic congressman discourteous in ask
ing Attorney General Knox to show
cause why he draws his salary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19
Advertising Rates.

The spelling of those Manchurian
towns is pretty tough but the Japs are
swallowing them without apparent
trouble.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-05-19

The Socialist party has nominated its
presidential ticket, being headed by
Eugene v. Debs, of Terre Haute, Ind,
for president, and BENZ. Hanford, of New
York, for vice president.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-05-20

tone. The chair was calling for
countie at the time. The Penning-
ton County delegation was seated
quite distance from the presiding
officer and there was more Cor less
noise at the time as there always is
lon such occasions. In order to be
heard it was necessary for a person
to use little lung power and that
is what Mr.. Sweeney as we'll as many
others did. Mr.. Sweeney is not in
the habit OF violating the rules that
govern the behavior Of a gentleman,
in fact we know Of no more cour-
teous and gen,lemanly man than
our popular Tom Sweeney. The
Journal should contine its humorous
efforts to the realm of ladies clubs,
An adjourned term of the Meade
County court was held last Satur-
day for the purpose of hearing a
motion for new trial for 2. D. Pag-
lanetti, Golfers salesman, who was
convicted at the April term of forg-
Ing book order. After a full hear
ing the motion was Aranted on the
grounds thatsthe instrument as set
out iii the information was not the
subject offorgery, and it had IN
capacity to injure anyone, that the
defendant under the evidence could
not profitsin any manner b. this
transaction and hence that there
was a lack o, fraudulent intent.
WOO i a Is0NERS, ATTENTION
Crabtree. the wool buyer. wilIpay
you more for your WOO than any
body else. Send sample or uring.
q. y. GRABTREE.
Wool Buyer,
II pid City. S. D,
Just think-anylhing and every
thing III or below coat. Ut Lathrop
Reeves ~ ~ "
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none but the best makes all fully
guaranteed. Riders are invited to
call and inspect their fine display.
Also complete stock of brides,
and forged spurs and bits
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SEALED BIDS WANTED.

Bids will be received up to May 2oth 1904 ut
the once OF the undersigned for loo tons OF best
quality lump Rock Springs coal. more or less
at option OF the board, for the use Of the Board
district OF Rapid City, 8. D., delivery to DO
made Of the school houses rs located, on or
before September st 1904 OF art thereafter il
desired, to be paid for dpon delivery in war
rants on the general fund.
May 10, 1901. = "
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-05-20
Call For School Waryonts.

Notice is hereby given to the holders OF war.
rants OF the RAPID City Independent School
District mp to and II Guiding registered No. 1927
on tine general contingent fund, TO rresrrt the
same at the First Nationa Bank for payment,
aud thst interest will cease from this date.
MARY BRIDGE, Treas.
May u 1904 49, &.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-05-20
"NoTICE TO WOOL GROWERS,

We have shipped our sacks and
Irvine to Ethan Allen at Rapid City,
S. D. ANY one wanting some can
get them by applying to hlm.
H. f. THOMPSON & Co.
Wool Merchants,
Chicago, Ill.
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-05-20

saddles made at Miles City, Mont.
The we'll known S. C. Gallup,
Pueblo saddles and those manu.
featured by the Colorado 'Saddlery
Co. of Denver. This firm handles
The Black Hills union and western stock review. [volume] (Rapid City, S.D.) 1904-19??, 1904-05-20
BRIEF MENTION.

Max Granger is home from Pied
mont.
jim Brennan is in Deadwood on
the grand Jury.
Abner Mosier was up from the
Morse ranch last week on basiness
Sna all purses carry away big bundles
at the Closing Out Sale of Lathrop-
Reeves.
S. r. Smiths salesman, Mr.. Penn,
of Lead was visitor last week.
Remember the date, Monday the
3Oth. DR.. Barnes at the Harvey.
A son was born to Mr.. and Mrs.
Oscar Anderson of Box Elder, May
II.
Ali this spring and summers goods
at or below cost at Lathrop- Reeves.
w. T. Coad is here on business
connected with the Dakota Pacific
road.
Never before did the people of Rap d
City have such an opportunity to by
goods so cheap as at Lathrop Reeves.
DIR. Barnes, of Omaha, the Eye
sight Specialist, will be at the Harvey
Hotel, Monday the Both. Call early I
convenient.
Attorney Frank D. Bangs. OF this
city has been admitted to practice
before the interior department.
Mrs. A. L. Richards is back from
New York where she had been Wis
iting relatives,
Wade Whitcside and w. schuatler
are among the recent additions to
the survey force.
Lathrop Reeves are having Closing
Out Sale. Everything goes at or be
low cost.
p. F. Mcclure, of Pierre, former
i'm migration commissioner of South
Dakota, has recently had heating
and Lighting and plumbing placed
in his buildings on ranch 23 miles
west OF Pierre. The fuel is natural
gas. The west side Of the Miss
ouri is improving very fast since
SO many thousand homesteads ha, e
been taken up.-Ex.
1t will pay you to buy for fulure use
at the Closing Out Sale Of Lathrop
Reeves.
Mrs. W. S. Goodwin of Yankton,
an aunt of j. J. Hughes was visiting
that gentleman's family this week
Mrs. Goodwin is looking about for
location and may decide to remain
in the Hills as she was very favor
ably impressed with our section.
She went down to Hot Springs fir m
here where she had left her mother
to enjoy the benefits Of the Springs,
The news will be received with
much regret by the lovers Of intelli-
gent music that Miss Abbie White
side, who has been giving musical
instruction here for three years is
preparing to return to Vermillion to
remain. Miss Whiteside's mother
who recently returned to that place
has decided not to return here as
there she will be nearer to q number
other children, and her daughter
quite naturally desires to be with
her mother. Miss Whitesidc is a
young lady of intelligence and per-
sonal charm and will be much missed
by the best social circles where she
is recognized as favorite. AS a
musician, Miss Whiteside has won
the distinction Of being conscien-
tsous and intelligent Instructor Of
real music, d distinction which she
alone enjoys among US. The best
ii wishes u hostof friends will at
x lend her.
Rapid City has a boy wonder in
an electrical way. SAKE Gantz is
the young man and although young
fs4i n years in electrical experience he
ranks along with many an expert.
His latest achievement is the con-
struction OF a genuine * ray ma
- " Il
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The State of South Dakota.
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Companys Certificate of Authority.
Whereas. The Citizens Insurance.
Company. corporation organized under
the laws of Missouri, has filed in this Or
tee a sworn statement exhibiting it's con-
dttion and business for the year ending
December 81. 1903, conformabie to the re-
gu Of the laws of this State. reg
Whereas. The said Company has filed
In this office Il duly certified copy of it's
charter, with certificate of organization,
IN compliance with the requirements OF
Commissioner Of Insurance Of the Stats Stats
of South Dakota, pursuant to the provis-
ions Of said laws. do hereby certify that
the above named Company is fully en-
powered. through its authorized agents,
to Transact its appropriate business Of
Fire and Tornado Insurance in this State,
ding TO laws thereof, until the 3Ist
day of December, A. D. 1904.
In testimony whereof. 1 have hereunto,
set my hand and official seal at Pierre
this March 10, 1904.
(Seal) JOHN c. PERKINS,
Commissioner of Insurance.
BY Emanuel Hendrksen, Chief Clerk.
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SADDLES

The G. S. Congdon Hdw. Co.
have the finest and largest stock of
saddles in the Northwest. Among
them are the famous Coggshali
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142.939,G35. O0
224, 06S, 10000
Net amount of risks in

Net amount Of risks in
force ::.....:............ s41,4s5, 666 90
COMPANY'S STATEMENT OF BUST
NESS TRANSACTED IN THE STATE
OF SOUTH DAKOTA DURING THE
YEAR. =
Premiums on risks written. s3,43934
Amount of risks written III $40 on
Losses incurred during the
year ......... None.
Losses pald during the year 101,9S