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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-27

All voters subscribing to the fundamental princi-
pies of Democracy invited to participate in the
selection OF delegates to this convention.
s BY order of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee of Iowa
n Done at Des Moines, February 2, 1908
j. +. MCGINTY, c. W. MILLER
& Secretary. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-27

Former Secretary of the treasury
Shaw, is running about the country like.
8 politician out Of a job, but anxious to
get one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-27

A man who does business in his wlfe's
name, has to be very meek about 1T OF
it will be rubbed in.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-27

The way to win the battle for 1908 is
for the forces of democracy to begin
now. Organize! ..s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-27

It's easy to be pious when the chill
dren are asleep and the neighbors have
left town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-27

The Wisconsin democratic delegates
are all for William Jennings Bryan.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
Powers and Taylor.

Eight years IN the shadow of
death, on trial for his life four
times. sentenced twice TO die, Caleb
Powers is free at last. With Jim"
Howard, he has found pardon from
further punishment as an accom-
plice in the murder of William
Goebel, governor of Kentucky.
The end is appropriate. If it was
inevitable that certain ones near TO
the Republican contestant for the
Office, William S. Taylor, gave har-
Dor 70 the murderer, it was vet
never established beyond reason
able doubt that Powers and Howard
were the ones. Such advantage as
lay in the mere punishment of some
one for the crime was more than
Offset by fear that in the enforce
ment of that punishment innocent
men were being made to suffer.
Some day the truth will out.
Some day we shall know whether
it was Powers or another who made
the crime possible. But in the alb
sence Of such knowledge this par
don was the best thing, the most
manly thing, the Democratic gov
ernor could do. In the relief which
1t is no figure of speech TO say the
country viii feel, however, there is
yet the shadow OF that unhappy
figure in the neighboring State of
Indiana, the refugee Taylor. Until
he finds the courage to trust the
courts of his own State there can
be no pardon for him, only exile.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
BIEBER HAS A WHISPER
WITH FRANK HITCHCOCK
would have thought f.?

Who would have thought it2
Sidney Bieber's herei Hes been here
for week. NysterlousIy and noiseIessIy
he slipped out OF Washington without
saying a word TO anybody He's Just
as mysterious out here. He's working.
But what It's about. no one knows as
yet.
This afternoon he and Frank Hitch
cock got together at the Coliseum.
Hitchcock had just finished beating a
few delegates over the head with kindly
but firm advice. and he turned 10 give
Sidney a few suggestions. Now, Sidney
is right there with the whisper. and
the mystery. but he's IN the primer
class when it comes TO stacking up
against Hitchcock.
Nevertheless, he tried 70 whisper as
softly as Hitchcock. The result was
that the two had their heads glued to-
gether and were sending curved whis-
pers into each others ears.
It is very evident that, whether Hitch
cock IS on the committee or not, he has
rounded things up to suit himself
What's more, he knows II.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
]. ]. HILL CALLS
At WHITE HOUSE
Report That He Talked of
Railroad Plank With
the President.

James J. Hill, OF the Great Northern
and Northern Pacific. was in Washing
ton and had a long conference with
President Roosevelt yesterday after
noon. His arrival and his talk with the
President at once started the tongues
of politicians going at a brisk rate. All
manner Of speculation was INDUCED IN
as u Mr.. HiIls mission, but Mr.. HILL
when he departed from the White
House. was silent about it.
He declared he had just come from
his home in Minnesota, that he was &c
ing to New York, and that from there
he would go TO the st. Lawrence. where
he would do some fishing
Nevertheless, there were reports ahoat
that Mr.. Hin was here for one thing 20
talk over the railroad plank in the plat
form with the President. AS one of the
foremost railroad men in. the United
States, Mr.. Hill cannot fail to have d
keen interest in what the Republican
platform at Chicago has to say on rail-
road matters.
1t is pretty definitely understood that
the platform will speak out for the con-
troll of railroad capitalization. Mr.. Hill
naturally has an interest IN this sub
ject. and especially so, in view of the
fact that the railroads Of the country
are not making the earnings they were
making a year ago.
Mr.. Hill is a Democrat, but ne spoke
out in an approving way OF Mr.. Taft.
Mr. Taft is al excellent man and
careful man." said Nj. Hill. He has
been so long in public life that you
can judge for yourself as to his fitness
for the Presidency. 1t seems a fore
gone conclusion that he will be nom
mated"
What IS the outlook OH the election
as between Taft and Bryan?" he was
asked.
That is a subject I do not care to
discuss" said Mr.. Hill
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
DIVINITY IN BLUE GOWN
KNOWN TO Mr.. BEVERIDGE

Senator Beverage is a lucky man.
A lovely woman was standing near
the Annex door today, and about seven
Senators. eight Representative. and
nifty Of the common horde were wish
ing they knew her. She had on a dark
blue gown made Of that 'ff-ycu-touch-
me-Tll-fade-aWay stuff-isn't il grand,
MabelT' E9r hat must have cost a
year OF a Congressman s salary.
Along comes Beverage, looking as
solemn as ever.
why, Senator Beveridgel So glad 70
see you," said the beauty in blue. The
Senator looked glad, and the couple
moved of.
The seven Senators and eight Repre-
sentatives moved. TOO.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
GOVERNOR HUGHES
TO QUIT OFFICE
Does Not Want Second
Term-Will Resume
Practice of Law.

CHICAGO, June Ia-Governor Hughes
viii retire from public life and return 10
The private practice Of the law in jan
uary next. Gen. Stewart L. Woodford,
head Of the New York delegation and
president OF the Hughes National
League, made this statement today III
final and most positive manner.
Governor Hughes's attitude toward the
governoTshiD, according to General
Noodford, Is precisely the same as his
attitude toward the Vice Presidency. He
VIII not accept a nomination for gov
erhor' and Will not qualify for the Office
General WoOdford has been constantly
approached during the past thirtv-six
IlouIS concerning the Hughes situation
IiS mas announced that the governor
lold hlisl on Thursday night that had the
iac-Ils E.!ls Jailed OF passage at Albany
ne would nave been a candidate again
tof the goyernOTship: but that since ne
Ilad won the fight he was determined
20 Ietlre 10 private practice at the eEd
OF MS present term. He takes the posi-
uoh inst ne can not afford longer 10
remain n public life.
tIensril WO1dford will present Mr.
hughes' name for President. and fail
ing therer Hughes must cease to figure
~ the convention, At the same time
Ilahy or his friends here continue to be-
HeVe that lie VIII withdraw his name
Iofe General WoodfOrd has & chance
to present it.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
Side Lights on Men and Things
Molding the Chicago Contention
HAPPY TEXAS DELEGATE
SINGS A MERRY SONG

He was delegate from Texas, and he
sang song in the famous Pom2eIlan
room IN TIE Auditorium Annex. That
song will make Chicago ilustrious.
He wore a sombrerO hat, a broad belt.
broader shoes, and other garments re-
Quired by law. He had one OF those
which you know must have started early
yesterday afternoon, been carefully
nursed all night. and invigorated a lit
tie this morning. He sat there while
tho fountains played. and the ball
gowned women chartered. and laughed.
and the walters fitted noiselessly TO
and fro, carrying drinks every color OF
the rainbow. He enjoyed the music OF
the orchestra. and the tropical at
mosphere awOke in his heart dreams OF
music and song.
He had TO sing, even II they tried to
put him out for giving the world such
q dainty thing IN harmony.
This is what ne sang:
The prettiest girl ever saw
Had a face Ike a horse and buggy.
] met her leaning on the lake,
Fireman. save my chtld!'
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14

fruit in them for us through years
and years. That is the reflection
of most Importance today. Yet
there is satisfaction for the people
of Washington in thinking this Sun
day that in such a cause, our neigh
bors-whether professional men, or
merchants, or women with families
to care for, or society women eager
to he off for the summer-gave the
best they had and gave bounteously.
No wonder yesterday was in GER
tain enviable respects the most re-
marl1able day this generation has
known in Washington!
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
WHEN A BIG MAN POSES
FOR HIS PHOTOGRAPH

Altogether the funniest phase thas is
to be observed IN the convention lob
bies is the spectacle Of the statesmen
in the ace Of sitting for their portraits.
When a politician is new to greatness.
there Is a certain cOyuess and retlcencc
about this matter Of having his pic
ture taken. He bushes ike a girl
when the press photographers polite
ly asks him 70 step out where there Is
good light. and stand stu without
blinking for a small fraction OF a sec
ond. while the machine is snapped. He
insists that the paper really couldn't
possibly have any interest Ia printing
the picture OF 50 obscure ana unimport-
ant q person as he, he is likely 10 OBJ
serve that II would be q waste Of space.
10 point out some friend who is stand
ing near as a desirable substitute; and
he IS absolutely certain II he is sane and
normal 10 observe that in his State he
enjoys the reputation Of being the
homliest man IN the community, and
all the photographers who have a.
tempted 70 take his picture have wreck
ed their machines.
1t 10 truly beautiful to observe the
calm Christianity and noble resfgua-
ton with which the DhOtOgrapber ac-
cepts these ancient and accepted VIII
ttcism5. mover INDUCING A hint thar they
ought 70 De Canned IN alCJlOl ana tllel
away among the relics.
The Old-timeTs recognize that having
ones picture taken is strictly q part
OF the business Of greatness. they
don't demuT, they don't pretend to be
modest about II. but just march along
with more or less bored look and sub
NIT TO the ordeal Being snap-sh0tted
IS not really so much OF a strain as
having ones picture made By the i'm
questionable sketch artist. This is an
ordeal which even many OF the vet
Grams rather dread.
At the same time. the men who seri-
Cusly shy at receiving the tribute which
IS implied by the attentions Of the ar
list, are very rare. The young man
with the pencil and pad picks out mis-
victim, preferably when the victim Is
sitting or standing fl a group convers-
ing, takes up position lev feet away
and begins sketching. The subject is
certain TO discover within the first
forty-fiYe seconds that his picture Is be-
ing made. Invariably he pulls him
self together, throws his chest and chin
out, and assumes q look OF deep
thought, suggestive Of contemplation VI
pressing problems Of stateerafl-
All this Is sure TO be done with an as
sumption Of utter Inconsistencies
which never fools anybody except the
man who does IL. Occasionally, the
sitter Will glance fUrtively out OF the
tail OF his eye AT the artist but imme-
diately resumes the air OF apparent VI
ter Inconsistencies. The artist case
hardened and cynical, never INDUCES ii
q smile he just goes on drawing.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
A Street Car Opportunity.

Brightwood and the Washington
Railway and Electric Company viii
fight out their controversy before
the Interstate Commerce Commits
sion. The indications are that each
side will be done full justice by it's
advocates In such premises the OPP
portunity to test the value of su-
pervision by such an authority is
all the city could desire.
The opportunity promises 10 be
larger than that. 1t may offer a
gauge of the railway comPany's at
titude toward the law. If. as some
are inclined to think from the spirit
of certain comment on the proceed
ings, ceRtain officers of the cor
poration are determined either to
continue as it is the service out
Brightwood avenue or to discOn-
tinue it, thereby putting themselves
beyond the reach of any supervi-
sion. the District viii profit through
learning the facts. Then, plainly,
the thing needed viii be not su-
pervision alone, but supervision I'M
der more rigorous laws and Tery
possibly with less restricted au-
thority.
Profits, for the operations of any
street railway during any specified
year, are not the only thing to be
considered. If that were the case
new roads would rarely be built.
As a matter of fact, il is not the
case 90 times out of 100. SaveNin
extremely rare instances such roads
are constructed and men invest
their money IN them for profits in
prospect in future.
According to that reasoning the
courts have not infrequently op-
Grated railroads through receiver
ships at a known loss. When the
Washington Railway and Electric
Company took over any line in a
corresponding position it took over
as well the obligation to provide a
service on that line whether it
would pay dividends in the imme-
date present or not. The r!sk, in
such an instance, is undertaken vol
UNFAIRLY and it stretches equity TO
contend that the company is justi-
fed IN maintaining the slightest
service which will keep the system
alive until the day of profits shall
come, or in maintaining any service
short of the actual needs and rea-
sonable convenience of its patrons
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
CONTRACTORS BID
ON STREET WORK

Bids were opened yesterday for grad
Ing Massachusetts avenue northwest
extended, and for filling approaches to
the Monroe street bridge, Brookland.
The bids were as follows:
For grading Massachusetts avenue,
z. G. Gummel, q cents per cubic yard:
G. B. Mullin, 81 cents; the Warren f.
Brenizer Company, % cents, and Edwin
J. Cartright, 50 cents.
For filling approaches to the Monroe
street bridge. Joseph B. Latimer. 3slk
cents; g {. Magruder, IS cents; Z. G.
Gummel, 80 cents: Edwin ]. Cartright,
90 cents.
Massachusetts avenue is to be graded
DetWeen Wisconsin avenue and Ne
praSka avenue and the appropriation
available IS about $4,000 The ap-
proacnes to the Monroe street bridge
are to be filed to allow the bridge to
be used and the work involves approx
InateIy 4So cubic yards. Announce
ment CT The award will be made after
the Dds nave been scheduled.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
CHARLIE S WHISPERS
HIDE A MERRY Hal HAI

Col Walter P. Brownlow, OF Tennes-
see, well known in Washington because
his service IN the House has been
marked by his friendship for all legis-
lation helpful TO the Government clerk,
was introduced 20 Charles P. Taft.
Secretary Tafts brother.
You 1idnt have those whiskers the
last time ! saw you" said Brownlow.
NO" renlied Taft. stroking his snow
white beard. IT wear 'em now so as TO
hide M mouth. You know, II a man
can't see your mouth. he can't tell
what you're thinking about"
Sly dog" said the colonel when Taft
had moved away. He doesn't want
the ALLIES" TO see he's laughing at
them all the time"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
Hammond Only Freak Candidate
In Evidence at the Convention
Has Wealth Sufficient, However, to Set a New Prece-
dent in Magnifcence of Official Entertaining
in Washington.

/ others which have been better adyer-
tised as multi-milionaires.
When Mr.. Hammond removes tc
Washington to live IN retirement in tht
splendid home which he has Teen plan
ming to build there. he will be one more
member Of this circle Of men OF great
affairs. The group includes Hennen
Jennings, who has recently established
a splendid home ia the Sheridan Circle
neighborhood, whose gold mining career
began in California and led to the
amassing of a tremendous fortune in
South Africa.
Others of Group.
Another is Henry Cleveland Perkins
who was not old enough when Callfor-
mia was opened 70 be a forty-niner,
but who was one of the earliest pioneers
in the South Africa fields and became
one Of the richest Rand operators. Mr.,
Perkins is now an associate of the
Rothschilds family IN many OF the great
mining enterprises which that family
controls under the title OF the London
Exploration Company. Not a few people
rate Mr.. Perkins as one of the half
dozen wealthiest men IN America. His
fortune is confidently stated by people
who have had opportunity TO know OF
his affairs, at a comfortable fifty mill
lion dollars
Another member Of this interesting
group is Gardner Williams. whose for
tune was derived mainly from the de-
vclopment Of the diamond fields OF South
Africa. lie was deeply intereg ed In the
great DcBeers diamond mining enter
prises. and before that was a California
Argonaut. He is likewise a muIti-miI-
lionaire, and has interests in many
quarters Of the world.
Leigh Hunt, native Of Indiana. ORR
ginaI boomer Of Seattle, multi-millionaire
by virtue Of his development Of the
gold mines Of northern Korea, personal
friend Of half a dozen kings and en-
pcrOrs. and now deeply engrossed in the
development Of a cotton raising indus
try IN the Eastern Soudan, IN which he
has enlisted vast amount Of English
capital has recently Joined this in
teresring colony and purchased a coun-
Try place In the outskirts OF Washing
ton, with the expectation Of making that
city his home most Of the'time.
Should MI Hammoad's ambition for the
Vice Presidency by any chance DO real
lied, which it must be confessed looks
exceedingly improbable. his introduction
TO official society would be a matter OF
especial interest 10 the members Of this
gilded group Of Washington people. aIr.
Hammond not only has the means TO
carry out official entertaining on a scale
Of such magnihcence and elegance as
IL has never known before ar the Ma
uonal Capital, but his Relationship with
other people siTailarly equipped and
similarly ambitious would unquestion-
ably serve to draw them into the charm
ed circle or Official seui-exclusiveness
and 10 open their great establishments
ana their purses for the entertainment
and delight OF tho Capital CITY society
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
Growing Young Again.

A remarkable thing happened 10
Washington yesterday. 1t woke up
For once all its people, its seriously
minded men and its lovely women,
put aside their usual occupations
and their worries to play at being
children. The effect was wondrous
10 behold.
For there is every indication at
this writing that so little an ex-
cursion into yesterday has been ma
terially profitable. By setting aside
a day to play at tag. the grown-ups
have made it possible to continue
the Fairgrounds for the youngsters
who do not need to set aside a day
but only to find a place TO play.
Most sport is a tax on the pocket
book. This has been an interest
bearing investment-and the profits
will go to those for whom every
ri9ht-minded man and woman is al
ways planning his investments.
But the greater gain was senti-
mental, not material. 1t is worth
something to smile. Most of us
are in some danger of losing the art.
And SO, when a bright-faced little
lad, or a gracious young matron,
calls forth a smile without even an
effort on our part, we feel the good
of it down deep in that region
where we keep young If anywhere.
Everybody smiled yesterday. The
flap of that tag on the lapel OF
ones coat would call a smile out
of old Scrooge himself. Then, the
good nature of the young taggers
was infectious. After q while one
fell to hoping those boys and sweet
vvomenfolks would get all they
needed for Fairgrounds, not to
wondering if he should be foolish
enough to buy a tag and actually
wear it.
All of which,sit should be noted,
was no accident. It was the fruit
of the hardest kind of hard work.
For two weeks past business men
end teachers, society women and
school girls, have been working TO
give US a chance to help the play
grounds as though it meant some
thing more to them than just
service for their fellows and their
fellows children. We thought it an
indulgence to stop in our hurry and
reach into our pockets for a dime.
They thought it nothing too much
IL give whole days and to ask for
things in the name of the children
which none Of them, probably, could
ever have asked for themselves.
And everywhere they awOke the
same spirit. PaPerhouses gave the
cardboard for the tags freely;
printers printed them freely; land
lords opened needed Office rooms
freely; musicians and automobile
men united to advertise the day
freely; the telephone company gave
its service freely; and so on, every
where, with everything
We shall hear from time TO time
Of the children for whom all this
was done. Tag Day" will bear
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
BETS ON ROOSEVELT
OFFERED BY BOURNE
Senator Reiterates
That President Will Be
Nominated.

CHICAGO, June 12-United States
Senator Bourne OF Oregon arrived to-
night, ready TO bet all his money that
Roosevelt win be nominated. He said.
The country wants Roosevelt; the
delegates TO this convention. in over
wheimlng number. want him, and the
obviously wise thing 20 do IS to nom
mate him It ought to be done, and, IN
my Judgment. 1t viii be done.
IF nominated. he viii accept I am
ready TO stake my life upon it. He
must accept As a patriot and q lover
OF his country, which needs and is de-
handing his further service. he cannot
decline.
He is not a candidate Everybody
understands that, for he has twice said
so, but ne has never shirked public
duty and will not shirk It now"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14

another, until they are satisfied that
they have filled in words which con-
tribute 10 the force of the advertise
ment. As answers are received Up to
Wednesday night, the majority Of them
take their time. and study it over
carefully before they send in their an
sWers
The Prize Winners.
Mrs. John A. Phillips. Of 943 S street
northwest, sent a list OF words which
the judges in the contest thought filled
the vacancies most logically and ex-
pTessively, and she was awarded a SO
prize accordingly.
Mrs. Earnestine Z. Terfinger. 800
Carol avenue, Takoma Park, was the
other winner OF last weeks contest, she
having supplied words which were ex-
Septionally good, and which showed
the result of considerable study OF the
advertisements. On that page were only
about six words to ..u in. and the time
the winner spent in seeking out the
missing words and filing them in was
well repaid
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
CHILDREN-MATCH;
ATTIC IN FLAMES

Children playing with matches start
ed a fire yesterday afternoon in the
home Of Mrs. Mary Turner. PIT Massa-
Chusetts avenue northeast. Several com
panies responded to an alarm and
prompt work on the part of the firemen
confined the blaze to the attic. other
parts OF the house were damaged by
water.
Louis A. DeIwig had $500 worth OF
furniture stored in the attic. which was
entirely destroyed. The total damage is
estimated at 5000. The loss is fully COW
cred by insurance.
Fire IN a shed in the rear Of 1903 Irving
strSt northwest did S25 damage yester-
day afternoon.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-06-14
HER DYING WISH.

Donald Brian, OF tine Merry Wid-
ow," is responsible for this libel on
wOmankind:
a pale, wan woman on her death
bed said in a weak voice 70 her hus-
band:
d" Henry. If I die, promise me one
thing
Gladly, my poor darling. What Is
II 7 am TO prOmise?"
Promise me that you will marry
Mary Simpson
The man started.
But he said, I thought you hated
her
- do. Henry the dying woman
whispered. I want to get even with
her philadelphia Record.