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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
TAFT CARRIES HIS HOME STATE.
Reports on Governorship UnfavorabIe
to Harris.

Reports on Governorship UnfavorabIe
to Harris.
Cincinnati, Nov. 4.-Notwithstand-
ing the meagerness of the early re-
turns from Ohio they seemed to give
fair indication of the result, al
though positive statement of plural
ity was impossible. All sections of
the state, both city and country, were
included in the first returns, and the
same ratio continued would give a
plurality for Taft for president in his
home state Of about $4,000.
The early indications as to plurality
for Taft were cut down as fuller re-
ports came in, but the Republican
candidate seemed to have a good safe
lead. The vote came in so very slowly
that beyond the general indications
little positive information was posi-
BILE. For the governorship, the reports
were unfavorable to Harris, Republic
an, the present incumbent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
G. o. P. Carries Wisconsin.

Milwaukee, Nov. 4.-The Republican
national and state tickets were vic
torious in Wisconsin by plurality of
$4,000. The congressional delegation
will remain about the same as two
years, ago, nine Republicans and two
Democrats. The legislature, which
will elect United States senator to
succeed Isaac Stephenson, will be
overwhelmingly Republican, the re-
turns indicating the election of 73 Re.
publicans, 81 Democrats and 6 Social
Democrats in the assembly, and 27
Republicans, Democrats and Social
Democrats in the senate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Taft Carries Indiana.

Indianapolis, Nov. Returns from
the election in Indiana indicate that
William H. Taft has carried the state
by $4,000 plurality. Those pluralities
are mostly from the cities and towns,
and later reports may increase his
plurality. Thomas R. Marshall, Dem
ocratic candidate for governor, is lead
ing his Republican opponent, James
F. Watson, by about 5000 votes. The
Republican state committee claims
the votes in the rural districts will
overcome this lead
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Taft and johnson in Minnesota.

Minneapolis, Nov. 4.-Governor
John A. Johnson's effort in behalf of
the Democratic national ticket have
not succeeded in giving the electoral
vote of the state to Mr.. Bryan, but
have availed in re-electing him by a
small majority. Of the states 275,OOO
votes Mr.. Taft polled 172,5O0, his ma.
jority being 10000 below Mr.. Roose-
vents majority of 161,464 in 1904. Gov
ernor Johnson's majority of 1858 two
years ago was reduced to 5000 this
year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
PACIFIC COAST FOR TAFT.
Republicans Win in California, Oregon
and Washington.

San Francisco, Nov 4.-There was
no state election in California to com
plicate the issues, and the Republican
national ticket carried the state by
about 10000 majority. In 1904 Roose-
welt carried the state by 1882 over
Parker. The solid Republican delega-
ton has been reelected without
change, and Republican state legis-
lature insures the election of a Re-
publican to succeed Senator Perkins.
The proposition to remove the state
capital from Sacramento to Berkeley
has been rejected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Minnesota Governorship in Doubt.

st. Paul, Nov. 4.-The governorship
in Minnesota hangs in the balance,
the results being SO close, with not
sufficient returns to indicate what it
will be, that both Chairman Day of
the Democratic state committee and
Chairman Brown of the Republican
state committee claim the state by
small majorities. The vote is so close
that in all probability the governor
ship will not be determined until the
returns are all in. But using such re-
turns as were definite, it was evident
at II o'clock that Jacobson had nearly.
if not quite, overcome the $4,000 John
son plurality of two years ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
CONNECTICUT IN G. 0. P. LIST.
Republicans Carry State by Increased
Majority.

New Haven, Conn, Nov. 4.-The
great size of the Republican victory In
Connecticut yesterday was evident
this morning when William H. Taft
was found to have plurality of 49,,
$50. Debs polled 1884 and Chain, the
Prohibitionist, $3.50.
The plurality for governor of Mr..
Lilley, against whom a great fight was
waged, was 16,004 over Judge A. Heat
on Robertson, his Democratic oppo-
nent.
The leaders of both parties in the
state expressed great interest in the
growth OF the Socialist vote.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
. Speaker Cannon Reelected.

Danville, ILL.,, Nov. 4.-Joseph G.
Cannon has been reelected to con-
gress by a plurality of at least 10000.
The fight made against him by various
church organizations, the Anti-Saloon
League and organized labor, coupled
with the fact that the Democrats had
for the first time since 1863 COM
plete organization in this district, led
the Republicans to believe that Mr..
Cannon's plurality would not be over
5000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Michiaan,

Detroit, Nov. 4-With Taft and
Sherman carrying the state by large
majority estimated at about 100000,
the successful candidate for governor
of Michigan is not known this morn
ing. Returns from the state are slow
er than they have been for years. Re-
publican candidates for congress kaye
been elected in all but the First dis
trict, where the votes have not been
counted, and the result is rot known.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
BRYAN oses in utah

Salt Lake, Nov. 4.-Mr. Bryan has
lost Utah by majority estimated at
5000, $500 of the states 100000
votes going to Mr. Taft. William Spry.
Republican, has been elected governor
by small majority.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
VIRGINIA..

Richmond, Va, Nov. 1.-The Old Do
minion is still safely within the Demo
cratic ranks by very large majority.
Taft polled only 10000 votes in total
of 100000, a Republican loss of 1880
since 1904
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
North Carolina.

Raleigh, N. c., Nov. 4.-The Demo
cratic national ticket has carried North
Carolina by majority of $4,000. the
total vote being 100000. w. w. Kitch-
in has been elected governor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
WASHINGTON.

Seattle, Wash, Nov. 4.-Washing-
TONS five electoral votes will be cast
for Taft, the Republican candidate
having carried this state by popular
majority of 10000, reducing Mr.. Roose-
velt's majority in 1904 by 43,442. Sam
uel c. Cosgrov& Republican, has been
elected governor and the states legis-
lature will remain Republican by a
large majority.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Delaware Goes Republican.

Wilmington, Del, Nov. 4.-Delaware,
considered doubtful before the cleo
ton, has gone Republican, giving
three electoral votes to Taft. Simeon
S. Pennewill. Republican, will be the
new governor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Taft Wins in South Dakota.

Pierre. S. D., Nov. 4.-This state has
been carried by Taft by plurality es-
timated at 10000. In 1904 Mr. Roose-
welt received plurality of SOFIA.
Robert S. Vessey, Republican candi-
date for governor, has been elected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
kentucky.

Louisville, KY, Nov. 4.-Kentucky
has gone Democratic by vote of $780,
900 in total vote of 100000. The Re-
publicans have lost two of their con.
gressmen, giving the state now nine
Democrats to two Republicans. There
was no state election
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla, Nov. ALBERT W.
Gilchrist, Democrat, has been elected
goveror of Florida, and the Demo
cratic national ticket has carried the
state by majority of $4,000, the Re.
publican vote showing a loss of 5000
since 1904.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Bryan Carries Nevada.

Carson City, New, Nov. 4.-Nevada
has been carried by the Democratic
party, reversing the result in 1904. OF
the states 10000 votes MT. Bryan has
received 1000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Maine.

Portland, Me-, Nov 4.-Maine gave
Taft an estimated plurality of 81 500.
John P. Swasey and Frank E. Guern-
sey, Republicans, were chosen in the
Second and Fourth congressional dis
tricts, respectively, to fill short term
vacancies
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
New Hampshjre,

Concord, N. H., Nov. New Hamp-
shire gave Mr.. Taft almost as large a
vote as it did Mr.. Roosevelt four years
ago. The balloting resulted in ma
jority of 10000 for the Republican can
didate, which is a decrease of 1856
since the last presidential election
Henry B. Quinby, Republican, has
been elected governor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
South Carolina.

Charlestown, S. G., Nov. 4.-The Re-
publican party polled only 1000 of the
$4,000 votes in this state, running
slightly behind the figures of four
years ago. M. F. Ansel has been re-
elected governor without opposition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Wyoming Republican.

Cheyenne, Wyo., Nov. 4.-This
states three electoral votes will be
cast for William H. Taft, but sss pop-
ular majority is considerably below
that Of Mr.. Roosevelt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Vermont,

White River Junction, VT, Nov. A.
William H. Taft carried Vermont by
about $4,000. Returns from about all
the cities and LA of the 240 towns
give Taft 1851, Bryan S,345. In 1904,
the same places gave Roosevelt u.s.
200 and Parker 6,977.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Tennessee.

Nashville, Tenn, Nov. tennessee
is still strongly Democratic by a ma
jority of $4,000. The Republican vote
of 1904 was greatly reduced.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Kansas Still Republican.

Topeka, Kan, Nov. 4.-Kansas is
again in the Republican column this
year. Mr.. Tafts majority in the state
is 10000, s6,O93 less than Mr.. Roose-
velt's majority in 1904. Walter r.
Stubs, Republican, has elected
governor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Close Vote in Colorado.

Denver, Nov. 4.-Colorado, which
gave Mr.. Roosevelt majority of 3D..
582 in 1904, has again gone Republic
an, but by less than 5000. Jesse F.
Mcdonald has been elected governor,
and three Republican representatives
have been chosen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Arkansas.

Little Rock, Ark, Nov. 4.-Arkansas
has given Mr.. Bryan a majority of 3d.
900, an increase of 12,436 over the vote
polled by Mr.. Parker in 1904.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Louisiana.

New Orleans, Nov. 4.-As usual, Lou
isiana is solidly Democratic by very
large majority. There was no guber-
material election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Alabama.

Montgomery, Ala, Nov. 4.-Bryan,
100000; Taft, $4,000, are the election
figures in this state. Mr.. Taft polled
s,472 fewer votes than Mr.. Roosevelt
did in 1904.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Montana Goes for BRYAN.

Helena. Mont, Nov. 4.-The three
electoral votes of this state will be
cast for Bryan. Norris, Democrat, has
been elected governor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Oreoon,

Portland, Ore, Nov. 4.-Returns
from all parts of the state indicate
that Taft has large majority. There
was no state election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Mississippi.

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 4.-Mississippi's
ten electoral votes will 60, as usual, to
the Democratic candidate. There was
no state election
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
G. o. p. Wins in Idaho.

Boise, Ida, Nov. 4.-Idaho has gone
Republican on both state and national
issues. James H. Brady has been elect
ed governor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
DEMOCRATS LEAD
IN NEBRASKA.
Incomplete Returns Indicate
Plurality Of 10000 for Bryan.
SHALLENBERGER ALSO AHEAD,
Bryan Carries His Home City by Plu-
rality of 8oo-Pollard, Hinshaw and
Hitchcock Win for congress-Three
Districts Are in Doubt.

Lincoln, Nov. 4-Indications this
morning are that Nebraska has gone
Democratic by plurality not far
from 10000 for Bryan and a plurality
scarcely less for Shallenberger, Dem
ocrat, for governor. The result was
surprise and disappointment to Re-
publican managers, who, while admit
ting the state was doubtful on the ma
tional ticket, confidently expected
their state ticket to be elected. The
tremendous gain for Bryan in the city
Of Lincoln was the sensation of the
election. Not only did Mr.. Bryan re-
verse Republican plurality of 1900
in his home city, but he carried it by
a plurality something in excess of 600.
Manchester county will increase his
plurality to probably 800. Bryan car
ried his precinct, LOG to So for Taft.
The vote in Omaha was also sur
prise. Returns outside Of Lincoln and
Omaha show an average Democratic
gain Of eight to the precinct. If this
is maintained throughout, Bryan has
won by little over 5000, aside from
Lincoln and Omaha, and Shallenberger
is elected governor by practically the
same plurality.
While returns are incomplete on
congressman, indications are for the
election of Pollard, Republican, in
the First district and Hinshaw, Re-
publican, in the Fourth. Hitchcock
Democrat, wins in the Second and the
Third, Fifth and Sixth are in doubt
No returns have been received on the
legislature, but the strong trend to-
wards Democracy indicates a possible
Democratic legislature.
Indications this morning were that
Boyd, Republican, had been defeated
for reelection to congress by Latta,
Democrat, by perhaps 1000. Boyd
won two years ago by 255.
The Republican state committee
was not ready to make any statement.
1t was held by the committee that the
later returns might change the COM
pleXion of the returns materially, es-
pecially those from the western end
of the state.
t. S. Allen, chairman of the Demo-
cratic state central committee, said:
Bryan has carried Nebraska by To-
600. Shallenberger has carried it by
more than that. We base our esti-
mates on 1000 precinct returns"
Omaha, Nov. 4-On the face of re-
turns received this morning, the Dem
ocratic ticket in Nebraska has slight
lead, but the varied elements entering
into the vote leaves the state in doubt,
both on the national and state tickets.
Mr.. Bryan has been the recipient of
heavily increased vote, but it's extent
will not be known until further re-
turns have been received. Shallen-
berger, Democratic candidate for gov
ernor, will follow the national ticket
closely.
The returns received thus far have
been from cities and towns, which
were expected to show a large gain
for Bryan and Shallenberger, and the
final issue will depend upon the farm
er vote, which is in doubt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
SHER M AN
ELECTED.
Successful Candidates viii
Have Large Majority in
Electoral College.

Montana. in addition to the solid
south. which includes Missouri.
The latest Republican advices are
that Taft has carried Maryland by
about 5000.
The Electoral Vote.
The electoral vote is as follows:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05

Providence, Nov. with about two.
thirds of the 161 precincts heard from,
the figures indicated probable plu-
rality Of 10000 for Taft in the state.
The Republican state ticket, headed
by Aram j. Pothier, candidate for gov.
ernor, has undoubtedly been successful.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
new ENGLAND REPUBLICAN.
Taft Successful in Massachusetts, and
Other Eastern States.

Boston, Nov. 4.-The Republican ma
tional and state candidates carried
the state and all eleven Republican
congressman were reelected. Both
branches Of the legislature will be Re-
publican by heavy margins. Returns
indicate a plurality for Taft of $780,
900. The plurality of Lieutenant Gov
ernor Eben S. Draper, Republican for
governor, is estimated at $4,000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Georgia.

Atlanta, Ca, Nov. 4.-Georgias thir-
teen electoral votes will be cast for
William J. Bryan, and the states rep
resentation will continue solidly Dem
ocratic. The state election was held in
September. The Taft vote in this state
fell 10000 below that of Mr.. Roose-
welt, which was 24,OO3
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
The SOUTH STILL SOLID.
Usual Democratic Majorities Returned
In Dixie.

Baltimore, Nov. 4.-Maryland's split
electoral vote OF four years ago, seven
Democratic and one Republican, is this
year solidly Democratic. The election
is close, Mr.. Bryan's plurality being
about 5000. The Democrats have gain
ed one congressman. The state delega-
ton in the Sixty-f1rst congress will
contain four Democratic representa-
tives and two Republicans. This city
has gone Democratic by close vote.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Oklahoma.

Guthrie. Okla, Nov. 4.-Oklahoma
has continued loyal to the Democratic
party, but the majority has been re-
duced materially, and Bryan's lead is
estimated at only $4,000. The five
members of congress, four Democrats
and one Republican, have been re-
elected. The legislature is two-thirds
Democratic, insuring the reelection
of United States Senator Thomas P.
Gore, the blind orator.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-05
Texas.

Austin, Tex, Nov. 4-William H.
Taft did not make as good a showing
in this state as President Roosevelt,
who polled 51,242 votes in 1904. The
vote this year is approximately as fol-
lows: Bryan, 100000; Taft, 10000.
Thomas M. Campbell, Democrat, has
been reelected governor.
The Washington times., 1908-03-10
Early Rising Damages Health?
Hearts of Small Boys Made Glad

We are so used now to having our
cherished traditions disturbed that many
of US VIII learn with apathy. If not
with ribald rejoicing that eminent sci
entists have discovered that early rising
conduces neither TO health, wealth. nor
wisdom.
OF course. this cannot be said 20 be
altogether an unexpected conclusion, for
all OF us who have had for any reason
10 arise at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. have long
known that of all idiOtic sayings the one
about 'Eariy To bed and early 10 rise"
was the most absolutely without truth
or excuse
The man who invented 1T was probably
q postman or a policeman, or some one
who had to get up betlmes with the
birds and very mednly took this meth
Cd of trying to induce his feIlow-man
20 rise also
No one knows how ola the senseIess
rhyme is. probably but the children Of
Ia number Of generations have been
tolled unwiliingly out OF bed by it.
Sometimes small boy would rebel
and sitting up in bed with tousled hair
demand why viii II make me rich TO
get up early? I-don't want 10 be rich
I'm sleepy. Let me alone. Go away
from here and don dare put that water
on my face. Wow. YAM"
Well. the small boy may take courage
now, for a learned scientist says that
early rising makes for mental inefh-
cheney, and that IL we were allowed to
go TO sleep and wake when we liked
nerve Illness and half the ailments in
the world would ne abolished.
IL Is only plOwman or a yokei, who
has no brain work TO do. who can rise
carly with impuuity," says the scientist
and he probably goes 20 bed a. in
the evening"
Also the scientist declares that q man
who wakes up q his own accord and
without the aid OF such meretricIous de
vices as alarm clocks and bell boys will
do double the work OF the man who
forces himself 10 arise early. The thick
headed. sleepy clerk. he insists, IS the
man who gets TO the Office first I'm the
morning, He is not worth his wages
The Washington times., 1908-03-10
.IEM,ME ALnNEIn

The brightest man is the man who is
late because he has oversight.
The old negro nurse IN a certain fam
lily who knew nothing about science
had her own ideas on this matter OF
carly rising, and used 20 express them
more or less In this fashion. Don yO'
go an jump up fust ting wen 20
wakes IN de mawnin' honey. Wen 70
does dat ting, yo' lose 70 or five pOuns'
of flesh. deed 20 does. Yo' knows how
thin 70 Aunt Sophie Is. yessum. well
OATS JUS cause up she jumps soon as
she wakes, and of goes huh flesh. W en-
20 wakes. jest yO' lay an doze q bit
tWell yO' got kline of use 10 de ideah
of gettin' up. Den arise slowly Yessum,
dat SURF is de bes' way - custom yo-
self 10 de process"
But whatever reason Is urged for
sleeping until one wakens naturally. il
viii prove q popular idea 10 many who
all their lives have gone 10 bed before
they wished to at night, in order 10
arise before they wished to IN the mora
ing.
The Washington times., 1908-03-10
Girl-Rush-GirI
Is Inadvisable;
One Dominates

Rushing another girl IS something
girls at school should be prevented from
doing. Inelegant as is The expression,
there seems 10 be no other word that
quite so fully expresses this extreme
friendship, when a giIl thinks she can
do nothing alone and when to be to-
gether is necessary for daily happiness.
This sort Of thing is very bad in two
ways. In the first place. when a girl
is at an impressiOnable age her parents
should be careful that the influences
which surround her are not only the
best socially but emotionally.
There are, of course, instances when
one girl Is a model for another and
her example Is desirable, but such in
stances are rare. Being just healthy
young animals, they are happy Ego
lucky, scatter-brained ana inconsequer
tial, and when one is dominated b.
another OF this kind the effect cannot
be desirable.
Socially an excessive friendship where
one girl would have another with her
at all times IS not a good thing, be-
cause II puts the weaker in the posi-
ton OF boring the ether frequently
and Of throwing herself at the other s
head as girls put IL
To be invited every time a girl has a
luncheon, whenever she goes 10 Natl
nee or to be constantly offered boxes
of chocolates and other gifts Of gIrl-
hood puts the object at disadvantage
OF being constantly under an Obliga-
ton. This IN itself is most objection
able.
No woman. young or old, can wish
to be put In the position Of asking an
other always or have the consciousness
of hurt feelings, but this Is precisely
81 "a
lions of the first also brings eXpOstula-
tons and even upbraidings; and, willy
nilly. the popular one Is forced into
making herself unkind.
When a mother finds that her daugh-
ter has reached the phase Of having
an excessive friendship she should try
TO make the girl understand its uude-
STABILITY. The younger should be taught
that TO have good friends and dear adds
to the happiness Of life and to its good
times. but that 20 make ones self con-
stantly in evidence IS the height Of bad
form.
The Washington times., 1908-03-10
Women Demand
Fruit Dishes in
Blue Shades

1t IS hard for merchants and manu-
factuTers 10 foresee the fancies OF the
public" said the proprietor Of Broad
way store. Take the demand for blue
fruit dishes, for example. All OF a sud
den. about six months ago, housekeep-
ers all over town began to ask for fruit
dishes Of glass or china in various
shades OF blue. There were only few
such dishes on the market. The supply
was soon exhausted. and before another
consignment could be secured our clerks
were pestered TO death by imDortunate
women who wanted to know why on
Garth We didn't keep IN stock plenty OF
thcsz blue dishes. Finally we inVesti-
gated the source of this craze fer blue
dishes, and found that it originated in
the statement Of French scientists that
that color, or account of certain action
OF Tie rays of light, helps 10 keep fruit
fresh. Whether there is any truth in
the theory ] can't pretend TO say. but
the women evidently rave faith in #
and are backing UP their belief in d
most substantial manner