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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
FIRE IN THE REAR.

If George Harvey and Henry Wat
terson were national democratic
convention their displeasure with
Gov. Wilson of New Jersey would be
a serious matter.
/ We find that one Of them, editing
a New York weekly newspaper,
which is believed to have intimate re-
lations with J. P. Morgan & Co., is
surprised and panied because Gov.
Wilson had the honesty and the cour-
age to say to him that he did not
care for his support for the demo-
cratic presidential nomination.
The other, editing Louisville
newspaper, having been mysteriously
called in as friend and adviser,
is sorrowingly compelled to tell the
American people that Gov. Wilson is
"more of a school master than a
statesman" and that 'he is not a
man who makes common cause with
his political associates or is deeply
sensible of his political obligations. !"
We believe that most people will
see in this attack upon Gov. Wilson,
"a pretty well-calculated attempt to
forestall the action of the National
Democratic Convention so far as one
candidate is concerned. 1t lacks
nothing in purpose. With due re-
spect to Col. Watterson, who has not
in the past been regarded as a
spokesman for Big Business, the
greatest drawback to it's success lies
in the fact that there is nothing
much behind it but ]. P. Morgan.
The Republic expects to have as it's
candidate for the democratic nomln-
alton a Missouri democrat, and so it
is not especially concerned with che
ambitions of Gov. Wilson, but it re-
CARDS this assault upon the New Jer-
sey executive as kind of politics
which varies little from the methods
of black handlers.
Woodrow Wilson is a distinguish
ed democrat who has brought victory
and honor to his party. The stupid
assertion by Mr.. Watterson that he
owes his present prominence to
George Harvey is only little less
stupid than Mr.. Watterson's insinua-
that Samuel J. Tilden owed his po-
litical fame to him.
Harvey is neither a great nor a
prominent man, but Watterson has
been highly regarded for many years
and has a national reputation. Har-
vey may be acting in character, but
Watterson is not. He used to be
known as fair fighter. He does
not appear as such in this matter.
We do not believe it will hurt any
democratic candidate for the presi-
dency to decline the support of J. P.
Morgan, even if by so doing he losses
the favor of Col. Watterson. In the
contest upon which we are about to
enter we do not think that any dem
ocrat should be shot in the back
St. Louis Republic,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

1t is reported from Des Moines
that Senator Cummins will be a can
didate for the presidency. 1t has
evidently been decide by the pro-
gressive leaders that Cummins should
get the Iowa delegation away from
Taft The introduction of Cummins
into the presidential running will
create a bitter contest in Iowa as it
is not likely that Taft men will quiet
ly submit to sending a Cummins del
egation to the national convention
American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
WATTERSON WINS.

Henry Watterson and the Louis
Vile Courier-J ournal have won their
dinner fairly and squarely. The
World confesses judgment. When
ever the editor of the Courier-Jour-
nal is prepared to name the time, the
place, the food and the guests, The
World will undertake to play its
part in the performance as graceful
ly as circumstances permit.
Col. Watterson knew much more
about Theodore Roosevelt than we
did. He understood Theodore RoOse-
welt much better than we did. His
knowledge was superior to our faith.
:. We thought Roosevelt would be
loyal to Taft as Jefferson was loyal
to Madison, as Jackson was loyal to
+, Van Buren,. We thought he was
sincere when he selected Taft as his
successor, when he described Taft as
Man of My Type, when he forced
Taft upon the republican party,
when he managed Taft's campaign,
when he assured the American peo-
pie that Taft was the one man who
could be trusted to carry on pro-
gressive administration based on
progressive policies We were GER
tain that Roosevelt would stand by
Taft as he had stood by scores of
less worthy men, ranging from Leon
ard Wood to Ben Daniels.
The World was mistaken in it's es-
innate of Mr.. Roosevelt's fidelity, in
it's estimate of his loyalty, in it's es-
innate of his disinterestedness of
purpose. We matched our optimism
against Col. Watterson's pessimism,
and We have lost. Col. Watterson
was right and we were wrong.
= Nevertheless, we are glad that we
thought better of Mr.. Roosevelt than
he deserved We are glad that we
can give him credit for more gener-
GUS impulses than he possessed. We
are glad that as long as possible we
pictured him as statesman domin
ated by ideals, even though those
ideals might be mistaken, rather
than as self seeking politician and
place-hunter intent on intriguing
himself back into power.
Frankly, we were shocked by the
view that Col. Watterson took of the
ultimate relations between Taft and
Roosevelt 1t seemed too selfish and
colt-blooded to be true. 1t belonged
to the politics of Talleyrand and Met
ternich, not to the politics of that
long line of American statesmen who
established and maintained republi-
can institutions. We did not believe
the Watterson theory possible, and
could not believe it possible until we
were overwhelmed by the logic of
events.
The record is complete, and there
is nothing further for us to say. To
you, Col. Watterson, The World pre-
ssents it's respect, it's compliments and
assurances of it's distinguished con-
sideration. We who are about to
dine salute you.-New York World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
"CAN THIS THING BE TRUE?''

In every campaign within memory,
republican orators have told the vot-
ers how the protective tariff spreads
it's beneticent wings over the Amer
lean workman.
Yesterday we read that workers in
the great textile mills of Massachu-
sets, the most highly protected in
dustry in the world, had been COM
PEELED to go on a strike against the
low wages.
And the state troops were called
out to quiet the starving strikers!
An anxious country awaits an eX-
PLANTATION from Henry Cabot Lodge.
Chicago Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Some eminent statesmen in Massa-
chusetts passed a law reducing the
number of hours of work in the
textile mills, but they forgot or re-
fused to try their hand at wage fix
ing, and so the employers have cut
the pay according. There must have
been a good deal of demagogy in the
matter or the rioting that is reported
would not have occurred. Negotia-
ton is better than brick-bats in a
case of that kind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

The managers of the American
Wooden Campany's mills in Law
renee, Mass, whose industry Nelson
w. Aldrich once said was the key
stone of the protective tariff arch,
are calling for two more regiments
to keep their striking employees in
order. The Payne-Aldrich tariff law,
it seems, is not worth cent when a
question of wages comes up.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

Wilson and Wade would make a
winning ticket, or Wilson and Mar
shall would make a good ticket or
Wilson and any good democrat
would win. So far as that is con-
cerned most any good democrat can
win this fall.-Adams County. Free
Press,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

The trouble with the natural ice
man this year is that the ice is so
thick it will cost a great deal of
money to cut. Let the consumer
paste this brilliant idea in his hat
for consideration next summer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25

There is no stopping those har-
monious democrats in congress. The
Ways and Means Committee has
agreed upon bill cutting the mon
opoly steel and iron duties 80 to IS
per cent. 1t will go through the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-01-25
for use in the departments are sug-
gested.
Beware OF Olntments for Cdtarrh
that Contain Mercury.

as mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and
completely derange the whole system when entering
1t through the surfaces. Such articles should
be used except prescriptions from reputable
physicians, the damage they will do is ten fold to
the good you possibly derive from them. Halls
Catarrh Cure, manufactured by +. j. Cheney q Co.,
Toledo O., contains mercury, and Is taken inter-
naly, acting directly upon the blood and mucous sur
faces of the system In buying Halls Catarrh Cure
be you get the genuine. 1t is taken internally
and made in Toledo Ohio by +. j. Cheney q 20.
Testimonials free.
Sold by Druggists Price 75c per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
All kinds Of. cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Echo Girls Defeat Weston

Jubilant because of their victory
last night over the team of the Wes-
ton high school. the girl basketball
players of the Echo high school ar
rived in Pendleton this morning en-
route home. They defeated the Wes-
ton girls by a 8 to / score and on the
Weston floor, in a clean and exciting
game. To make their rejoicing more
complete, they heard while here that
the Echo boys team defeated Her
miston last night. The girls report
that Emma Scherer was their star in
the Weston game, most of the points
being due to her basket shooting. The
first half ended in a score of to
in the second half, the Echo "bloom-
ers' were able to shoot three field
goals to their opponents none. The
following are the young ladies in the
Echo team: Emma Scherer, center;
Daphne Gulliford and Irene Webb
forwards; Esther Scholl and Clephane
Gulliford, guards, and Verne Hard
substitute They were rendered re-
ception following the game.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
0'C0NNELL TO MEET
BUzUK0S ON XMAS

Pendleton sport lovers are prom
ised an event of unusually large call
iber for city the size of Pendleton
for Christmas afternoon, Eddie o.
Connell, the acknowledged welter-
weight champion wrestler of the Unit
ed States, having accepted the chal-
lenge of Peter Buzukos, the Greek
welterweight, for finish match on
next Wednesday. Lee ID. Drake this
morning received a cheek from the
Portland banding to bind the contract
and there now seems no doubt that
the two will get together.
The bout will be held in the gym
nasium in the rear of the CONNER
cial association and will commence
at O'Clock The two men met sew
eral years ago in Portland and o.
Connell won. but Buzukos has more
weight and experience than he had
then and he believes he can defeat
the Portlander. At any rate. the bout
should be a first class one for the
two are among the foremost mat ar
lists in the world.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
MANY ARE ATTENDING
TEACHEf S INSTITUTE

Well attended by school officials
and teachers from over0 the county.
the joint directors and teachers In
stitute is being held in Pendleton to-
day. This morning the teachers held
separate meeting at the Methodist
church while the directors were
meeting in the auditorium of the
court house but this afternoon the
meeting is being held jointly. Though
each section of the county is we'll rep
resented, County Superintendent
Frank X. Welles estimates that there
are not quite as many here as were
last year
At the meeting Of the directors this
morning, State Superintendent L. Il
Alderman and President p. l.. Camp
bell of the University of Oregon were
the principal speakers, both making
extremely helpful addresses on the
problem of developing the rural
schools to their maximum of effici-
ency. A number of the directors also
participated in the speaking, their
practical suggestions proving very
! interesting.
At the meeting this afternoon Su-
perintendent Alderman and President
Campbell are again scheduled to be
the principal speakers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Allie Knight Sells Out.

Allie Knight, former popular Pen
dleton young man who has been
farming in the Alberta country for
several years, has sold his equipment
to accept a lucrative position as man
ager of one of the largest farms in
the province He will arrive here In
a few days for visit with relatives
and friends. The following from the
Strathmore Standard tells of his
change of business:
"Mr. A. P. Knight has sold out his
entire farm outfit, for the purpose OF
taking up the position of manager oi
Fort Pitt Ranch, owned by Mr.. c. A
Nolan, the Pittsurg millionaire. This
is one of the largest mixed farms in
the province. Mr.. Knight is leaving
for his old home in oregon for the
winter, and will take up his new ap.
pointment about the middle of Feb.
ruary."
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21

Miss Julia A. Lee, who recently died
In this city at an advanced age, made
her sister. Mrs. Marguerite McCrack-
en-, her principal heir, according to
the terms of her will which was filed
for probate yesterday by Carter G.
Smythe. Except the expenses of buri-
al and 500 which she leaves to Fa-
ther Durgan of the local Catholic
church and for which she directs that
masses be said for her deceased rel
atives and the repose of her own soul,
the sister is given the entire estate
which consists of six lots in West Port
land Park valued at $29S and per-
sonal property amounting to $6O5
Mrs. McCracken is also named as ex.
ecutrix.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
INDIANS ENJOY A
CHRISTMAS TREE

( The second annual Christmas tree
for the Indians of the reservation
was held this afternoon at the Ham.
ley and Company saddle store. This
is an event inaugurated by the store
and is attended by scores of Indians.
The squaws made up by far the larger
part of the audience this afternoon,
Candy. apples and popcorn were dis
tributed to the Indians who were as
pleased as children to receive the
gifts.
Besides these gifts. there were
shawls, ropes and hats and other
things dear to the heart, of the In
dian. that were to be drawn. the lucky
one to get one of the presents.
A large crowd of Indians was pres,
ent and during the festivities several
selections were played on the piano
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Lewiston Appreciated Visit.

Members of the party that repre-
sented the Pendleton Commercial
club on the trip to Lewiston recently
have received letters from Wallace r
Struble, secretary of the Lewiston
Commercial club, thanking them for
the interest displayed. Mr.. Struble
assures local people of the friendship
of Lewiston towards this city and OF
the desire to cooperate with other
towns for the general advancement
of the entire northwest.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
New superintendent to Move Here.

Prof. l. f. Young, county superin-
tendent-elect who will commence up
on his new duties the first of the year
will move his family to Pendleton
next week, having rented the Horace
Walker home today. He is here in
attendance upon the joint convention
of directors and teachers.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
EGGS FROM ENGLAND
TO OREGON BY MAIL

Cottage Grove, Or, Dec. 21.-Eggs
shipped from England to Cottage
Grove, Or, trip of many thousand
miles by boat and Srail exceeds the
record made by the government in
shipping from oklahoma to Wash
ington, ID. c., as test for the coming
parcel post The eggs received here
were consigned to H. x. Metcalf, and
reached here in perfect condition
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
ROBS ROOMS OF
HARVARD STUDENTS

Cambridge, Mass, Dec. 21.-Har-
ward University quarters OF Robert
Taft and others were robbed of valu
able jewellery. 1t is reported that ten
thousand dollars worth of property
was taken in the last few months.
Burns' detectives are busy on the
case. 1t is not believed the thief is
a student
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Sues On Bill Past une.

The Portland FIGURING Mills today
commenced suit against John Z. Ba-
gan to collect $73442, which amount,
1t is alleged, is due for barley, grain
and horse feed purchased last sum-
mer by the defendant from the plain
tiff Thomas & Toner and Johnson
Skrable are attorneys for the plain
tiff.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
DEFENSE ATTORNEYS ARGUE
IN THE LABOR TRIAL

indianapolis, Dec. 21.-Defense at
torneys Walter Ball of Muncie, Alfred
Hovey of Indianapolis, and Daniel
Howell of Kansas City, argued today.
The defense was allowed four days
for arguments. The time expires
Tuesday Judge Anderson Is expected
to charge the jury December 81
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Hickey Jury Divided.

Buffalo, Dec. 21.-After "a nights
deliberation the Hickey jury reported
to the court it was hopelessly divided
this morning. 1t is reported the jury
stands nine for first degree murder
and three for second degree murder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
hickey GUILTY OF
SECOND DEGREE MURDER

Buffalo, n. Y, Dec. 21.-After sew
eral hours consideration today jury
in the trial of Hickey, accused of
numbering the Josephs boy and
others, returned with verdict of
second degree murder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
To Have Christmas Tree,

An elaborate Christmas program
VIII be rendered by the Sunday school
in the auditorium of the Methodist
Episcopal church Christmas eve De-
cember oath Doors open at 7 D. m.
Program begins at 1880 p. m.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Receivers from Typhoid.

l.. E. Twitchell, we'll known con-
crete contractor, is able to be on the
streets again after having been con-
fined to his home for several weeks
with typhoid fever.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
JAILOR Is RATHER A
SMALL MAN; ONLY Z
FEET INCHES HIGH

North Yakima. Dec. 21.-Sheriff-
elect Metzger expects to appoint Sam
Hutchinson, seven feet, five inches
tall as county jailer on January ist.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Seeks Health Here,

Miss Elinor Kerr of Durango, Colo,
who for some time has been suffer-
ing from heart trouble and asthma, is
recent arrival in Pendleton, coming
for especial treatment of DR.. Holder
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
FINISHES Steam Fitting

Lawrence Pratt, who has had
charge of the steam fitting at the
branch hospital. has completed his
work and returned to his home at Sa-
lem.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Two In Police Court.

William Pointer and Lee Mullins
each forfeited five dollars apiece this
morning when tney failed to appear
10 answer to the charge of being
drunk.
East Oregonian : E.O. (Pendleton, OR) 1888-current, 1912-12-21
Newsy Notes
of Pendleton
COIOred Couple We'd.

A marriage license was issued yes
terday afternoon to Edward Towne
and Mildred n. Vauchaun. colored
couple of this city
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
EGAL

final passage. Each section was read
and, on separate motion. adopted. On
roll call, the ordinance was passed by the
Miller, Stotts and Tandye and Mayor BIZ
lard; absent Commissioner Bone-1-
The title was read and approved
Agreement with the Board of County
Commissioners, making certain s1puia-
tons in regard to SMALLPOX claim, was
moved that tn, mayor be authorized to
execute agreement, on behalf or lie
city, with the Board of County Commas
sioners of Shawnee County, Kansas, 10
the effect that in case the Board of Coun-
ty Commissioners should pay to the clty
the cost of the smallpox epidemic to the
Sc, S42. rs the city will deduct said sum
from the amount which said Board of
County Commissioners agreed to pay TO
said city to aid in the construction OF tbs
detention hospital erected by the city dur
ing the year 1911, the motion prevailing.
On Ordinance apportioning and 1evying
a special assessment on all lots and pieces
of ground in Sewer District No. 3d. &C.
find and described in Ordinance No. 1912,
cost of CONSTRUCTING the sewer in said dis
trict, was presented for first reading.
: Bond of the Kaw Paving Company in
the sum of $500 given by the Maryla-ld
Casualty Company, covering the paving
of the Melan Arch Bridge, was presen ed
and approved by the following vote; Ayes,
Commissioners Miller. Stotts and Mayor
Billiards.; absent, Commissioners Bane
and Tandy-2
maintenance bond of the Kaw Paving
Company in the sum of $1,000 given by the
Maryland Casualty Company, covering
the repaving of the Melan Arch Bridge,
was presented and approved by the f1h
lowing vote: Ayes. Commissioners Miller,
Stotts and Mayor Billiards.; absent, Com
miSSionerS Bone and Tandy-2.
Contract and bond for the extension of
a water main on Clay street from 18th
street to goth street, were presented AID
on motion of Commissioner Miller, the
mayor was authorized to sign the con-
tract. The bond was approved by the TO-
lowing vote: Ayes, Commissioners Miller,
Stotts and Mayor BillardA3; absent, Com
missioners Bone and Tandy-2.
Extension Bond of Edwin ]. Stewart in
the sum of $1,000. go given oy the United
States Fidelity and Guaranty Company,
was presented and approved by the fol-
Stotts and Mayor Billiards.; absent, Com
missioners Bone and Tandy-2.
Extension Bond of Johnson & Beck in
the sum of $1,000 given by the United
States Fidelity & Guaranty Company,
was presented and approved by the fol-
lowing vote: Ayes, Commissioners Miller,
Stotts and Mayor Billiards.; absent, Com
missioners Bone and Tandy-2.
Report of the License Collector for tee
month of July, 1912. was presented, read
and filed.
No further business appearing. on mo-
ton of Commissioner Stotts, commission
adjourned.
[SeaL1 c. B. BURGE,
City Clerk.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1912-07-12
First published in The Topeka Stat,
Journal July 10, 1921
no RIDDERS


Sealed proposals will be received by the
State Board of Control at their office n
the city of Topeka, until two O'Clock D.
M, Saturday, August 3, 1872 for the in
stallation of sewage disposal plant at
the State Home for Predetermined, Win
field, Kansas.
All of the foregoing to be executed in
strict accord with the plans, details and
specifications prepared for the same BY
Charles H. Chandler, State Architect
Copies of the plans and specifications
can be seen on file at the office of the
Board of Control, Topeka, Kansas, at the
office of the superintendent of the institlI-
ton and at the office of the State Arch!-
tect in the capitol building, Topeka.
All bids or proposals snail be made TO
the Board of Control. and shall be ac-
companied- by a certified check on some
responsible bank, for five per cent of the
amount bid, payable to the Board of Com
troll, and the same shall be forfeited to
the State in case the successful bidder
falls for ten days to enter into a contract
and furnish the required bonds, as pre-
scribed by law, after the awarding of the
contract.
All bids or proposals shall be sealed.
of Control, Topeka. Kan, endorsed Pro
posals for sewage disposal plant"
All contracts shall be awarded by the
Board of Control TO the lowest RESPONSE
BILE bidder, but the Board reserves the
right to reject any and all bids, OF to
reject parts of bids and accept parts. if
deemed for the best interest of the State.
Attention of bidders is called to the
"eight-hour law with which they must
BY order of the Board of Control of
State Charitable Institutions.
H. G. BOWMAN, Chairman.
CHAs. W. GIBBS. Secretary.
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