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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
THE REPUBLICAN PARTY SPLIT.

When President Taft made his
speech in Boston last week he put
the finishing touches to the split in
the republican party and extended
j its line of cleavage from top to bot
tom, which means an irreconcilable
conflict. The party cannot endure
half Taft and half Roosevelt. One
element or the other will have to be
sloughed off, and the separation is
very likely to take place in the
Chicago convention. If not then, it
will certainly happen in the Novem-
Der election, with the sloughed-off
element either finding a temporary
home in the democratic camp, or
newly established camp of it's own.
. Whatever the effect on the republic
can party, Mr.. Taft is unQuestlona-
bly, the stronger because of his Bos-
ton speech. In that speech he show
ed himself before the country a big
ger and stronger man than he had
ever shown himself before. He
showed that, when driven into a
corner, it is possible for him to dis
play both independence and courage.
And he showed, what will help him
most of all, that even when he fights
desperately, dealing terrific blows,
he is disposed to fight fairly
Taft does not, by that speech,
clear himself of the consequences of
his faults of commission and omls-
sion. The things that have made
him weak and unpopular still stand.
But he succeeds in proving that
Roosevelt is no better or more de-
serving than he is; that Roosevelt is
worse, in fact, because with record
no better than Taft's, he is both hyp-
ocritical and unfair.
Roosevelt is the kind of man who,
while shouting at the top OF his
lungs that he is serving the people,
and that he stands for the square
deal betrays the people and crucifies
the square DEAL 1t is in this light
that Taft shows him. And Taft him
self is the kind of man who does
about as Roosevelt does-only with
out hypocrisy, and, in large measure,
because he doesn't know any better:
In a word, most of what Taft and
Roosevelt say about each other is
true. Most of what they say about
each other is capable of exact dem
onstration. Either is an improper
and unsafe man to place at the head
of the government. They are prov
ing it on each other and on them
selves.
All the signs point more and more
strongly to a democratic president
and a congress democratic in both
branches. For it's own good and for
the country's good the democratic
party must set itself solemnly and
soberly to the supreme duty that
will confront it in the Baltimore con-
yention. where the candidates are to
be named and the platform written
which are to rule this country for
at least four years after next March.
st. Joe Observer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
THE CONVENTION.

Iowa standpatters controlled the
convention and did as they pleased
1t pleased them to send the four
delegates-at-large to Chicago fol
Taft. Il also pleased them to vote
down resolutions favoring presiden.
tial preference primaries and the
Sherwood bill known as the "dollal
day pension BILL" The conven.
ton was theirs.
1t was not surprising to see them
vote unitedly against a preference
primary. The caucus is the star OF
their hope. 1t is also TIE explana-
ton of their control of the conven-
ton. But old Soldiers who favor the
pension bill and who are in dire
need of the added comforts which
would accrue to them were it to pass
congress and escape the. threatened
presidential veto will wonder, what
reward their fealty to the standpat
crowd has brought them.
So far as the prog:ossives are con.
cerned the defeat was richly earned
by apathy and delay. There was no
organized effort on their part to hold
their own. Leaders slept and indi-
viduals stayed home from the eau
cuses. To be sure there was the
usual caucus manipulation where
standpat committeeman had the
chance but the real reason for stand.
pat control lies in the sluggishness
of progressive rank and file and
leadership.
The standpatters won because the
entire federal office holder popula-
ton of the state got busy. Their SER
vice was exemplified in the selection
Of Internal Revenue Collector Tobin
for Taft floor leader in the conven-
ton. The progressives lost because
they sat still. That is the explana-
ton. There is no excuse. But there
is tc be another day and other con-
ventions. Every good lawyer loses
a case now and then but if he is a
good lawyer he does not let an oc-
casioral loss worry him for he
knows that he will win the next one
just as he has won the majority of
his cases in the past. The thing to
do now is TO have the next case bet
ter prepared and the necessary wit
nesses not only Of such personality
that attorneys of the stripe of Ed
Hunter can not approach them but
in such numbers that the verdict can
be controlled by their testimony.
AS the state stands it's delegation
is a divided one, sixteen for Taft and
ten for Cummins. Classified on con-
vention control Taft won Iowa. IN
der a primary he would have been
third choice or possibly not better
than ADMINISTRATIONS Times
Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

in the clerical force In the War De-
partment; prohibits the payment
from public funds Of telephone rent
ais for instruments in private resi-
dences of government employees; re-
duces the salary Of the secretary to
the president from $500 to $4,000,
and in other ways demonstrates the.
remarkable ability of congress to
economic when it's own pocketbook
is not hit. . H" > @
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

The Davenport Times says: eff
Roosevelt is nominated for president
a number of the standpat newspa-
pers are going to have lot to live
down, or the democratic journalistic
force will be increased"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
What Texans Admire

is hearty, vigorous life, according to
Hugh TallmaR of San Antonio. 1--WE
find, he writes, that DR.. Kings New
Life Pills surely put new life and
energy into person. Wife and l
believe they are the best made. i
Excellent for stomach, liver or kid
ney troubles Is cents at Bell q
3Robinson's .. ST. N n 5s ;s5 s \ q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Member of Board,

/ will be candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for the Office OF
member of the board of supervisors
for the term beginning Jan. /, 1913,
subject to the decision, of the voters
at the June primaries.
w, H. SNYDER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For County Attorney.

l will be a candidate for the dem
torney, subject to the decision of the
voters at the June primary.
MARION WOODARD,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

s.We wonder why the railroads
do not get the mail weighed just be.
fore the primary in campaign years.,
saws the Grundy Republican: 1T
would add considerable to their rev.
3enue, Judging from our mail box
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

"When rebellion wins out" says
the Mapleton Press, "it becomes a
revolution, and its leaders become
heroes. Just watch the revolution
in the republican party
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Recorder.

lican nomination for county recorder,
subject to the decision of the repub-
lican voters at the primary in June.
WILL GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

Thirty thousand people homeless
along the Mississippi. The govern
ment never thinks of fixing the levees
until they are covered with water.
and then they can t. II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
AUGHLIN..
For Audifnr

I will be candidate for the re-
publican nomination for county
auditor, subject to the decision Of
the voters at the June primary
. M. LINDEN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

A primary law like that in Massa-
chusetts which gives one man the
preferential vote and another man
the delegates works about as the
old convention system did when the
bosses concluded to take things in
their own hands.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Representative.

will be candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for represent
alive in the state legislature, subject
to the decision of the democratic
voters at the primary in June.
A. NJ. PRYOR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For County Attorney.

I am a candidate for re-nomina-
ton on the republican ticket for the
Office of county attorney, subject to
the will of the republican voters at
the primary election to be held in
June. ED. H. SHARP.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Representative.

I am a candidate for re-nomina-
ton on the republican ticket for
representative in the state legisla-
ture, subject to the decision of the
republican voters at the primary
election to be held in June.
I. A. SMITH.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Clerk of Courts.

will be candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for clerk of the
district court, subject to the decision
of the voters at the June primary.
E. E. BECK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For County superintendent.

will be candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination fer county super
intendent of schools, subject to the
decision of the voters at the June
primary J. M. HOWELL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Recorder.

I will be a candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for county re-
corder, subject to the decision of the
voters at the June primary. ~
w. A. BOONE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

The republicans of Massachusetts
didn't vote the way they voted-or
didn't shoot the way they voted-Or
something Of that kind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Recorder.

l will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county re-.
corder, subject to the decision of the
voters at the June primary. .54
: P. E. SHIRLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Sheriff.

will be a candidate for the dem
ccratic nomination for sheriff, sub
ject to the decision Of the voters at
the June primaries. e.
w. M. MAPES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Representative.

will be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for representative
in the state legislature. subject to the
decision of the democratic voters at
the primary in June.
M. F, THOMPSON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Sheriff.

ocratic nomination for sheriff SUBJ
ject to the decision of the voters at
the June primary.
JAMES CAIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

The whole political situation can
be SUNNI arized in line. The repub-
licans in 1908 promised to revise the
tariff downward, and they haven't
done it. p
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Sheriff.

! will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for sheriff sub
ject to the decision of the voters at
the June primaries.
c.. r. PIERCEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For County ATTORNEY.

will be candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for county at
torney, subject to the decision of the
democratic voters at the June
primary. GEO. w. BAKER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Treasurer.

alton for county treasurer, subject
to the decision of the democratic
voters at the June primary.
w. C. COZAD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

will be candidate for re-nom-
ination for county auditor, subject
to the decision of the voters at the
June primary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

The fight between president and
ex-president is beautiful, but it is
not the kind of politics that leads
to republican victories. "
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

taft has four Iowa delegates-at-
large for him, but he comes a long
ways from having the people of Iowa
back of his candidacy" says the
Alta Advertiser.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Representative.

am a candidate for nomination
for representative of Decatur county
in the next General Assembly, SUBJ
ject to the decision of the republican
voters at the June primary.
J. S, COFFIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For County Superintendent

l desire hereby to announce my
self candidate for the nomination
for the Office of county superintend
ent, my candidacy being subject to
the approval of the democratic voters
at the June primary. s j. -.%.s
MABEL HORNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

The republican, party seems to be
convinced that it needs lot Of
things worse than it needs Mr.. Taft
as it's standard bearer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Sheriff.

candidate for the Office of sheriff of
Decatur county subject to the will
of the voters of the republican party
at the primary election to be held in
June. "
f. G. AIULLINNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

Inasmuch as there is no provision
of law for holding primary election
for selection of delegates to the state
convention, it is ordered that there
shall. be held in each county a con-
'vention for selection OF such dele
gates. The time and place of hold
ing said conventions and the manner
of selecting delegates to such a coun-
ty convention, whether by primary
or caucus, shall be determined by the
county committees of the respective
counties.
y All voters subscribing to the fund
amental principles of democracy are
invited to participate in the selection
of delegates to this convention.
n. BY order of the Democratic State
Central Committee of Iowa. Done at
Des Moines, January 20, 1912.
Jno. F, Dalton, N. F. Reed,
Secretary. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

1t is expected that Congress will
pass the Children's Bureau bill, as5
even children grow up to helcpnstit-s
uents some day. ssssS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09

journalism in 1882 at Enterprise,
Fla, but after two years of this work
re-entered the law, practicing in
Iowa from 1886 to 1889. For a
time he was city editor of the Des
Moines Register and from 1891 to
1894 was attorney general of Iowa,
residing meanwhile at Council Bluffs.
The remains were inferred at Wash
ington, Senator Cummins and Repre-
sentative Good, of Iowa, acting as
honorary pail bearers.
Every civil service employee in
the executive departments at Wash
ington would be subject to dismissal
June 80, 1914, and many of them
would have small chance of REIN
statement, if the reform ideas of the
house committee on appropriations,
as embodied in the legislative, ex-
ecutive and judicial bill, are carried
into law. Under this povision all
employees in the classified service in
Washington, June 80, 1914, would
be dismissed and the heads OF the
executive departments would have
authority to reappoint only those
who have records for efficiency and
who have not reached the age of 65.
A five year term of appointment un-
der the civil service is established.
The bill as recommended also
abOlishes the court of commerce, the
bureaus of manufactures and sta
tistics of the department of COM
merce and labor, and the mints at
San Francisco. New Orleans, and
Carson; calls for an immediate re-
|daction Of not less than 10 per cent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-09
For Auditor.

+. G. MULLINNIX
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR CLERK OF COURT.

| hereby announce myself as cand
1date for the Office of clerk of court OF
Calcasieu parish subject to the will
OF the voters in the coming democrat
ic primary AMI promise il elected that
I will fulfill the duties of that Office in
q straightforward and buslness-like
manner and will devote all of nv time
to the duties connected with the office.
and will personally see that the work
IN connection with the Office is strick.
Nv done under my supervision.
G. C. GAUTHIER.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
ERleHTFUL POLAR WINDS.

blow with terrific force at the far
north and play havoc with the skin,
causing red, rough or sore chapped
banda and lips, that need Bucklen's
Arniea Salve to heal them. 1t makes
the skin soft and smooth. Hnrivaleo
for scold-ssres, also burns, bolls
sores, ulcers, cuts, bruisessand piles
ONLY 25 cents at All Druggists.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR JUSTICE Or Tie PEACE.

The JOURNAL is authorized to an
nounce the name OF
JUDGE WM ?. RUSSELL, JR.
As candidate TO succeed himself as
Justice of the Peace for Ward Two,
subject to the action of the Democratic
voters at the next general primary.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
Foa ASSESSOR.


Y Ycars Of Gslcasieu Parish.
saI announce mvself as q eau
81 tie ONCE of tax assessor
'fsa parish, Louisiana, sub
Y M action ofthe Democratic
Y ptOnising n elected to give
lne and Gttention to the
. as olice and will appreciate
gpOr
aliullF 8. P. wETHERRILL.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR JUSTICE OF TIE PEACE.

To the voters Of the Second Ward:
At the request OF many of my
friends, consented to announce my
self candidate for the office of
Justice of the Peace, subject to the
action of the next Democratic primary.
I sincerely solicit your support.
]. r, ROBICHAUX.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR CORONER.

| hereby announce myself as q
candidate for the Office Of Coroner OF
the parish of Calcasieu, subject to the
action Of the Democratic party.
w. L. FISHER.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
lRAssEssoR.

Wits Voters Of Caleasiau
AAssOg announce my candi-
As Office Of tax assessos Of
Parish, La, subject 30 the
primary, promising If
sAils stteutlon, snd TO give
lIue 70 she duties Of said
nave done in she past. II
l0sF interest is safe in nv
appreciste Yoas support
lor to see you later in per
aSlng you for the pest fav.
spscttully,
saARIEs NJ. RICHARD. !
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR CONSTABLE.

hereby announce myself candl-
date tor the Office of constable OF
Ward Two, subject to the action Of
the Democratic primary.
.DOLZA BOURGEOIS.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE.

To the voters of Ward Two, de-
sjre to announce my candidacy for
the Office of Justice of The Peace.
Subject to the action OF the Democrats
&C Primary.
A. r. ARCENEAUX.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR PEI. ICE JUROR WARD 0.

C. Aguilliard authorizes the JotRN-
Ar. to announce THAI he is q candidate
for Police Juror fen Ward Nine. sub
iect to the action Of thu voters at tue
Democratic Primary to be held next
January.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR POLICE JUROR.

am candidate for Police Juror
nj Wand Two OF Calcasieu Parish,
subject to the decision OF the. Demo
f. A. ARCENEAUX.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
y CLERK or eouRT.

SsEhA Uf COURT.
lnounce myself IS q csnd
s'k Of Court Of calcssieu
'l J . tina acsion OF the
pslnsry.
hla announcement, l
'aas ! vas in She Clerks
'eafs under Mr. Gill,
u0dsr Mr.. Gardiner, as
an familiar With the
! s. s'ca Of these officers, and
giss entire satisfaction
Mons. = 'u' "Do''
ANDREW s, aossErr.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR SHERIFF

s,andidats for sheriff of the
| d Cslcssieu. Louisiana, at
! slecsioa, subject to the demo
|sinsfy,
HENRY A. REID.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
FOR SALE.

Two good second hand
wagons, two good Oliver
gang plows, two discs
two CutaWays, several
sets of harness. These are
in good condition and will
be sold cheap for asE1.
Welsh Warehouse & Sup
ply Co.,
John Barnette, who was gradu-
9ted last commencement from the
Welsh High School started Friday
for Tyler, Texas, where he expects
to enter the Tyler Business College
FOR thorough business course.
Miss Cora Miller, who has been
apending the holidays visiting
Welsh friends, started Saturday |
f5r DeRidder, where she will re-
sumo her work in the DeRidder
schools Monday morning.
Jos. Majloy, of the Louisiana
State Rice Company was tranact-
ing business in Lake Charles Satur-
day.
Cash paid for hides. -Fred John
son, Welsh, La
B. A. Richhart, of Jennings was
business visitor in Welsh Satur-
day.
Mr.. W. R. Dicks and family who
have been residing in Welsh for the
past two months. since Mr.. Dicks
assumed charge of the Cooper Drug
store departed Thursday evening
for Vicksburg, Mississippi where
be expects to spend a few weeks
visiting with his mother, and re
gaining his health, which has he
, come seriously impaired since hi
Y coming to Welsh.
r Rat Terrier Pups Fol
Sale. Inquire of Roy Bar
] bee.
Sidney Yantis returned Tuesda
# to Baton Rougeto resume his wor
& in the University after having CT
II joyed q couple OF weeks vacatio
e with Welsh friends,
L WiHThomas and family of Loui:
Texas are holiday guests OF Mr.
h Thomas sister. Mrs, s. 0. Scoggin
is and Mr.. Thomas brothers, Da'
E. and John Thomas of Roanok
W Mr.. Thomas, while handling sever
ke hundred acres of rice is also e
w gagged in the deep we'll business
i'll his section of thestate.
Us Rev. T, J. Fwnlss went toS'
H. phur Wednesday7fo the purpose
ID installing a couple of decons ia t
ID church at that place.
-; Miss Jennie Smith is the guest
ii her relatives in Alexandria t
week.
, 49, Mrs. N. ]. Lyons, of Sulph
~ who had been spending some d'
fon here visiting her parents, Capt
40 Mrs. j. M. Hall, returned ITO
.ta home Tuesday afternoon, being
companied by her mother, who
remain for ashert visit.
joe Cosner, who recently
turned from the Stanton Mait
del Institute, of Stanton, Vmgi
ter started Tuesday morning for la
he Rouge, where he expects toel
yler the Louisiana State University.
Bdgar Weekman OF Misao
we're whe has been visiting at the ~
the of his uncle, j. NJ. Shoemakea
the this city, went ito Port Arthur {
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
M SHERIFF.
4. L MONS

luurnsl is authorized TO an
Al LYONS
laaidsa for the Office Of sheriff
! % las action of the Demo-
Primary and who respectfully
Atesumort OF the voters.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
M SENATOR

:. Ioornal Is auth0F'7VU
!. b. name ci -,,r,
9 ~, Tor state Senator
i,a'' IeI,ion Of the demo
y y. i S, c,icnsieu and Cam
e 4. i d The state primary
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05
.eoarsEETATIYE.

y -, announce my oandi-
" d The House of Rep
= rom . calcasieu parish
II' ... viii Of the voters in the
primary. powFrL.
The Rice belt journal. (Welsh, Calcasieu Parish, La.) 1900-19??, 1912-01-05

DIR. j. B. Aswell will
speak in the Auditorium
at Welsh rlonday Jan. oth
at & O'Clock. p. m.