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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
PREVARICATING WITH Diff
GUILTY.

President Taft declares that pros
perity is here, and asks triumphantly
who would disturb these condi-
tions?" He sees no danger on the
horizon except the cloud that por-
tends democratic victory in Novem-
Der. With it there would come such
revision of the Payne-Aldrich tariff
rates and return to the hard
times that we had between 1890
and 1897" eve quote from yester-
days issue of the esteemed Globe
Democrat.)
Mr.. Taft does not make a good
tariff advocate. By profession a
judge, it is hard for him to depart
far enough from the facts to uphold
the sacred doctrine of protection
successfully. Loyalty to evidence is
dreadful handicap in such an eff
fort Mr.. Taft is honest to name
the year when the trouble culminat-
ed in 1898 first made itself strik-
ingly evident That was 1890.
Now 1890 was the year OF the
passing of the Mckinley bill, which
supplied the slogan for the republic
can Denomination campaign in
1895. The period which he specifies
included the entire life of this high
protective measure. The Republic
begs to ask whether the democracy
must be held responsible for the
failure of the Mckinley tariff?
There is no better democratic ar
gument than the plain, simple story
of the way the Mckinley tariff work.
ed. In the year of it's passage the
surplus in the Treasury of the Unit
ed States was more than $1O5, 0OO,-
900. In the year of Mr.. Cleveland's
election this surplus hau been reduc-
ed to $2,50O,000. In the fiscal year
after his Inauguration the deficit
reached $7O,OOO,OOO. The high
duties under the Mckinley bill kill
ed importation and dried up revenue
as it's source.
The Republic asks the attention
of all democrats-and particularly
young democrats who are not old
enough to remember the events OF
the early 'nineties-to the fact that
one great compelling cause of the
revision of the Mckinley tariff was
this necessity of the government
for revenue. The republicans had
bequeathed to the democrats an
empty treasury, a huge deficit, reve-
nues pitifully insufficient for the
purposes of government, and an in
cipient panic.
The Wilson bill was passed in
August, 1894, about a year and a
quarter after the bank panic of the
early summer of 1893. In so far as
this panic was the creation Of
tariff bill there can be no question as
to it's cause. 1t was the child of the
Mckinley tariff, which had then
been in force more than two years
and half, and not of the Wilson
tariff, which was not to be born for
almost year and quarter.
There was never more bare
faced, shameless bit of hocus-pocus
than the attempt to unload upon the
Wilson tariff bill the hard times of
the 'nineties. What may be said OF
a party which thinks so little of the
intelligence of the American people
as to try seriously to persuade the
public that the events of 1894 caus-
ed those of 1893?
Mr.. Taft would better let this line
of argument alone. He prevaricates
as the proverbial Scotchman jokes
wi deefculty." He should commit
tariff discussion into the hands of
those more expert in transposing
dates, ignoring facts and reading
history backward.-St. Louis Re-
public.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

The late Cornelius N. Bliss, as
treasurer of the Republican Nation
al Committee, regarded the party's
partnership with trusts and other
campaign contributors as sacred and
confidential" So his son testifies.
So he himself wrote. Its partner
ship with Big Business was no more
the public's business than were the
other affairs of Big Business. So
his contribution records were burn
ed, as the steel-wire POOLS trunkful
of papers was burned, and as other
trusts have had way of Kidding
themselves of discriminating papers.
But there still lives those who know
the facts, which have not been quite
burned from their memories.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

The Third Term candidates favor
ito reply to the telling, unanswerabls
arguments of Gov. Wilson is that the
latters opinions are based mot on &C
tual knowledge and experience but by
reading musty books on political
economy" The Colonel himself at Q
tender age was put at hard labor!
It is not often that man whose whole
life has been given up to politics and
Office holding gets as horny-handed ~
Mr., Roosevelt in the ranks Of labor
and high finance!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
WILSON-THE PEOPLES CANDI-
DATE.

Gov. Wilson is the only candidate
whose election would help to reduce
the outrageous cost of living.
Gov. Wilson is the only candidate
who is more interested in reducing
the cost of living for the people than
in keeping up dividends for trusts.
Gov. Wilson is the only candidate
who has the courage, and the knowl-
edge, to solve this greatest OF all
problems before the American
people.
There are two factors of the high
cost of living which can be removed
by law and administration. These
are, first, the tariff; and next, the
trusts organized to take advantage
of the tariff, and protected by COM
PLEASANT republican administrations.
Gov. Wilson is the only candidate
who sees that the tariff is a ire
mendous factor in the increased cost
of living.
Mr.. Taft thinks such view is all
a mistake, because someone on his
little tariff board told him so.
Mr.. Roosevelt thinks the tariff
graft would be all right if he could
ulSluc IL d AlLt1c lAOl z c4ulIdOAJ.
Gov. Wilson alone would abolish
the graft, and lower the cost of liv-
ing by the amount which tariff rob-
berry costs the country each year.
AS with the tariff, so with the
trusts.
Gov. Wilson alone can be trusted
to bring these vast monopolies under
the law.
Mr.. Taft proposes to feed the
trusts tariff pap with one hand,
while Shaping them gently on the
wrists with the other.
Mr.. Roosevelt proposes to legalize
trusts, and make them partners in
the government, thus creating the
most monstrous engine of corruption
ever seen in a modern state.
Gov. Wilson alone proposes to
fight monopoly to finish; and his
first move in such a campaign will
be to cut off monopoly's supplies
the tariff.
Gov. Wilson is the candidate
whom the trusts fear and the people
need.-Chicago Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
THE FOLLOWERS.
been in fun sympathy with the paraly
Els of the food law in behalf Of the
in the PittSburg Post.

been in fun sympathy with the paraly.
SIS of the food law in behalf Of the
unholy dollar. But when the Demo
cratic president and vice-president
lend tho aid of their powerful sympa
thy in behalf Of the public health
those OF their own party not in sym
pathy with them will be robbed Of
their power for evil II Roosevelt OF
Taft be chosen the soldiers OF fraud
and adulteration will be impregnably
entrenched for another four years anc
benzoates, sulphItes and adulterated
alcoholic beve1idges will have a new
lease OF life.
/ believe also that President Wilson
will renovate the department Of agri'
culture, reeking, as 1t has been fol
the past twelve years, with scandal
and favoritism. He will see to it thai
the bureau Of animal industry will
protect the public health instead Of
the efforts Of the packers to sell dis
eased meats under the deceptive
phrase ~. S. Inspected and Passed.
Under President Wilson no more Pin
chots will be kicked out Of the service
no more unspeakable McCabes will OK
ercise dictatorial powers.> There viii
be no more cotton leaks and jungle
atrocities, no more Everglade swim
dies. Buccaneering, boasting and
buncombe will give place to sane ef
forts for the promotion Of real agri
culture and the public health.
Under Wilson the department O.
agriculture will be restored to speak
ing terms with the State Agricultural
Colleges and Experiment Stations. and
the State officials will no longer be
regarded as Inferior beings, living only
on tho langess Of Washington cabal.
I ask Ill who want honesty and faith.
fA service In the Department Of Agr1-
culture, the promotion Of public
health, and executives who have
grown TO m.hhood and lived in IN en-.
vironmsnt favorable to that which
makes fer the public welfare. to vote
for Wilson and Marshall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
TAXING POOR MANS
COAT OFF HIS BACK
GoneroAe illustration q Whist q Re-
publican Tariff Really Means
causes Woekopo 20 Wink.

Concrete examples sf how ., pro
tsctive tag1n operates ars causing the
wosking man. tho poor man." TO- do .
bot Of thinking novadays. He u BE-
ginning to understand whether 1t is
not about time 70 call halt on the
Republican practice Of taxing tho coat
OF his back and th1eaAsning him with
the loss Of HE shirt and his socks II
10 DOES not submit
All through the present tariff iav.
passed by . Republican congress and
endorsed by . Republican President
- THE BEST Tariff BILL EVER
PASSED, are to b fo.nd discrtmina,
lions, tho higher duty On the cheaper
article, the lower on the shoulders
Of those least able 70 bsar It the great
q burden Of the protective system.
Here are some Illustrations:
Tho cheapest wool blankets bear .
duty OF 1e5.47 per cent: the dearest,
1o4.65 per cent
F1Annels, not moro than 40 cents .
pound, are taxed at 1857 per cent;
ever 70 cents = pound. 1887 per cent
Wool pushes, cheapest, 141.76 pei
cont: dearest, $3.50 per cent
Knit fabrics. cheapest III Per cent:
dearest, 1858 per cent
Stockings, worth from 81 to $l6e
. dozen. 1887 pr cent; from - t.
-, 80 per cent. "
Hats and bonnets. worth not owe,
Is . dosen, 81 per cent; over $40 .
dosen. IS per cent
Carpets, highest priced, 80 per cent. |:
tl,at used for mats and rags, 1858 pei
csot.
Womsn's gloves. unhned, - pc,
sent.: lined. - per cent: longest
sisves. unlined, ~ per cent; lined, II
per cent.
Mems gloves. worth less than - Z
dossn, ee.2S per cent; eostliest gloves
A.4S per cont: leather. uniined. 44.6a
PER cont: lined. 1850 per cent.
Buckles. cheapest, 77.4S per cent:
dearest, 26.3 per cent
Uncut diamonds boar . 10 per cent
lu4y; issitation diamonds. 20 per cent
The humble Arscracker bears .
W.63 per cent. duty, while elaborate
drewoFks bear but 10 per cant
Mating, smaller and cheaper Srades,
q Per cont: costlier, a Per csat.
Watch movements, seven jewels,
6s.e1 per cent: II jewels. 4o.4l per
cent: II jewels. 34A6 psr oent
Underwear, cheapest $3.50 PEI
cent; dearest. 20 Per cent s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
A QUESTION FOR REPUBLICANS.

Why not Wilson?
This question is addressed par
ticularly to republicans.
Gov. Wilson suits the democrats
down to the ground, suits all demo
Gratis who are worthy to be called
democrats, But in an emergency
like this, why should not Wilson
suit a large part of the republicans
as well?
Why not Wilson?
Gov. Wilson is Thoroughbred
American gentleman, not only in the
accident of birth but in his every
ideal impulse, and principle. That
should be the first requirement OF
every presidential candidate.
Gov. Wilson is tried and trust
worthy executive. His brilliant rec
ord as governor of New Jersey
proves that.
Gov. Wilson is an eminently sane
and sensible man. He is an emf
nently honorable man. He has dig
nified every place which he has held.
He has performed a splendid public
service by lifting the present cam
paign out of the riot of mudsling-
ing with which Roosevelt began it.
In every personal characteristic
Gov. Wilson is equipped to be any
mans president; without regard to
whether that man is a democrat or a
republican. What, then, of his polit-
ical qualifications?
Gov. Wilson is and has always
been sensible democrat, but he is
not and never has been a silly, vio-
lent partisan.
Gov. Wilson stands for honesty
and efficiency in federal administra-
ton. So do all save those who pro-
tit by graft and inetticiency.
Gov. Wilson stands for the curb
ing of trusts and monopolies. So do
all, except monopolies and their de-
fender, Theodore Roosevelt.
Gov. Wilson stands for prompt
and steady downward revision of the
tariff. So do nine-tenths of the
people of the United States.
Gov. Wilson believes in more
radical tariff revision than do a
large number of the rank and file of
republicans. But Gov. Wilson is the
only candidate who, if elected, will
permit the revision of the tariff at
all.
The tariff has been too high for a
generation. Is it not better to take
chance at getting it too low-ac-
cording to republican standards
than to let the known frauds of the
present regime continue, for another
four years, to rob the public?
Why not Wilson?
He will give an honest, dfgnified
and capable administration. He
will respect the constitution. He
will see that the tariff is revised
downward. He will curb trusts.
He will serve the people.
Why not Wilson?
Why not Wilson?-Chicago Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
Original Notice.

In the District Court of the State
Of Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
October Term 1912.
D. H. Hubbard, Plaintiff,
VS..
c. R. Still, Defendant.
To G.. r. Still:
You are hereby notified, that the
petition of plaintiff in the above en-
titled cause is now on file In the Of
flee of the clerk of the District court
of the State of Iowa, in and for De-
catur county, claiming of you the
sum of one hundred and fifty dollars,
as money justly due from you and
interest thereon at 10 per cent, from
the 18th day of May, A. D., 1917,
being on the one promissory note
given by c. R. Still ct al to d. H.
Hubbard dated May 20, 1889, for the
sum of $4,000 interest 10 per cent.
Petition AYERS that defendant c. 4.
Still has been resident of the State
of Missouri since 1896, that he has
property within the State of Iowa
subject to execution. You are
further notified that writ of at
tachment has issued against your
property and levy made. For full
particulars see petition.
And that unless you appear there
to and defend before noon of the
second day Of the October Term, A.
D.. 1912, Of said court, which will
commence at Leon on the 28th day
Of October A. D., 1912, default Will
be entered against you and 1udg-
ment rendered thereon.
G. w. HOFFMAN,.
sat Attorney for Plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

The election of V. r. McGinnis to
congress seems assured. Laughlin,
the progressive candidate is strong
man and will about split the repub-
lican vote in the district, which will
make the election of McGinnis sure
If he holds the democratic vote.
There is no reason why any demo-
crat could not vote. for V. r. McGin-
nis.-Centerville Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

On the trail of Teddy, J. Adam
Bede declares that Roosevelt was
the only republican president that
ever brought panic on the country.
That's an inexcusable mistake. Any
well-informed republican can tell
you that the democratic tariff law of
1913 was responsible for the panic
Of 1907.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

According to Senator Dixon,
Brother Charles P. Taft spent $780,
900 in the presidents preconven-
ton campaign But don't blame
President Taft for his relation. He
has never been in favor of publicity
of campaign contributions before
election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

Tho card-stacking at Armageddon
goes merrily on. Eight Taft electors
in Missouri announce that II elected
they will vote for the Third Term oau'
dtdate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

President Taft promises tariff re-
vision on the advice of a tariff board.
Gov. Wilson promises revision down
ward on the basis of tariff bills
already passed by democratic
house. Which sounds the most like
business?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

President Taft oongratulates the
Republicans of Maine on what Chair
man Hilles describes as AN old-fash.
toned victory" Another such and
Vermont and Rhole Island would 60
Democratic In November.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

1T is those who do not know Gov.
Wilson who think he is Ito peda-
gogic' for a president, says the
Davenport Democrat. 'Those who
have watched his career know that
he has been four-square to every OPP
portunity, and emergency that he
has had to meet, and that he is full
presidential siZe."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

Those who know and issl for Chair
man Htlles say he really isn't to blame
for the Republican presidential oaodl.
dates announcement that he III out Of
politics."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

The Marion Register suggests
again that ut is about time for the
Taft papers in Iowa to pledge their
fidelity to the splendid ticket nomi-
mated at the June primary"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

with Carl FRANKIE and S. H.
Bashor candidates for United States
senator to succeed Senator Kenyon"
the Webster City Freeman-Tribune
predicts that 'all will not be har-
mony in the progressive ranks"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

Wonder il Emerson was gazing upon
a Moose calf when, several decades
ago, he wrote:
II am the owner of the sphere,
az the seven stars and tho solar year
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

A Western Third Termer regrets
that Roosevelt will not have time b.
fire election day to say half he means.
He'll have plenty Of time following 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
STATE TICKET.

For Governor.
E. G. DUNN
of Cerro Gordo County.
For Lieutenant Governor
G. A. KENDERDINE
of Johnson County.
For Secretary of State
c. B. MURTAGH
of Kossuth County.
For Auditor of State
/ J. A. SINCLAIR
of Wayne County.
For Treasurer of State
G. L. CASWELL
of Crawford County.
For Attorney General
C. E. WALTERS
of Tama County.
For Supt. of Public Instruction
R. E. RIENOW
of Clayton County.
For Railroad Commissioner
S. w. MERCER
of Johnson County.
DISTRICT TICKET.
For Congressman Eighth District
V. R. McGINNIS
of Decatur County.
For State Senator
, H. G. BEARD
of Ringgold County.
COUNTY TICKET.
For Representative
M. F. Thompson.
For Auditor
R. E. MCLAUGHLIN.
For Treasurer
w. G. COZAD.
For Clerk of the District Court
E. E. BECK.
For Sheriff
CHAS. r. PERCY.
For Recorder
I P. E. SHIRLEY.
- For County Attorney
GEO. w. BAKER.
For County Superintendent
MABEL HORNER.
For Coroner
DR.. F. A. BOWMAN.
For Members Board of Supervisor
Term commencing Jan. l, 1913,
w. H. SNYDER.
Term commencing Jan. 1, 1914,
PATRICK GRIFFIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10
DISTRICT TICKET.
)r CONGRESSMAN Eighth District

FOT congressman TIS1ILH DlSII lOC
V. R. McGINNIS
of Decatur County.
For State Senator
H. G. BEARD
of Ringgold County.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

REPORTER FOR SALE BILLS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-10-10

In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
October Term, 1912.
w. c. Hines, Plaintiff,
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-05-23
LEADING FAST LIFE.

Homer H. Babcock, a youth about
20 years of age was picked up by
the police Monday night and he is
now languishing in Jail with a
charge Of larceny hanging over his
head. He will have his trial in JUS
tice court tomorrow afternoon.
Honey came from the east Sc
veral months ago and has been
living in Kalispell. Last week he
started his career of crime by steal
ing wheel down there which
he brought up here and sold
for SIS. He also stole SIS from a
brother-in-law in Kalispe1l and set
cut to have a good time.
His last offense was the stealing
of a bag Of jewelry from a
woman in the redlight district. Yes
terday afternoon he confessed to the
theft of the jewelry, which was hid
den in the old lumber building on
Columbia avenue. The jewels we're
found by the police right where he
had hidden them.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-05-23
BIG EXCITEMENT
OVER THE STATE
NATURAL GAS SPURTS OUT OF
GROUND WHEN DRILLING
WELL.

The people in the southern part
OF the valley are very much excited
over the fact that natural gas was
struck at a depth of $50 feet while
drilling a we'll ON the Mike Wagner
farm ten miles southeast OF
Kalispell.
The news was telephoned to Kali
iepell, and soon a crowd Of excited
people were on the scene to see the
first gas we'll in Flathead county.
BY lighting a match and placing
1t over the pipe through which the
gas was escaping, It would ignite,
and the pressure was strong enough
to force the flame up foot. The
flames were hot and the pressure
plenty strong enough to prove to
spectators thet a good flow would
he available with depth.
In drilling several strata of sand
and clay were passed through, and
those who have had experience with
gas wells and petroleum state that
the indications were never better
for striking oil and gas, and they
are confident that the Flathead will
have at least one gas we'll when the
proper depth is attained.
Mr.. O'Connell, who is drilling the
we'll, will start at once to drill to a
depth of 1000 feet that heinz the
full capacity of his machine, and If
the indications increase with the
depth he will rig his machine out to
go deeper.
The gas flowing from the we'll Il
odorless, and burns with a white
flame. Some have expressed the
opinion that the gas is formed by
decayed vegetation, covered up
centuries ago when the Flathead
country was under water.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-05-23
FIRST FOREST FIRE.

Forest Ranger f.. w. Syler gave
telegraphic notice yesterday after
noon to the local Flathead national
forest headquarters Of fire be-
tween Coram and Lake Five. Super
visor Bunker at once dispatched fire
fighting assistants to Mr.. Syler's
aid and this morning left himself
for the scene. Particulars have not
yet been received and 1t is not
known at this time how serious the
situation is.-Kalispell Inter Lake.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-05-23
Why She Resigned.

Miss Singwell had been a member
of the choral society ever since it was
formed. and it was undoubtedly true
that her first youth had waned. But
the choirmaster was astounded re-
Gently by the news that she had re-
signed her membership.
Resigned" he gasped. But what
forT'
We'll. don't know exactly" said
the secretary. ''but it strikes me that
it may have something to do with the
solo we picked for her at the next per-
Torrance"
why, what is it,"
Don't you remember. 1t begins 4
once was young, but now am old"
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-05-23
The Nina of 4 Bird.

The typical vertebrate limb. various
~ modified in the arm of a man or
the fore limb Of cat or frog or bird.
has one bone in the upper arm. which
gives support to two in the forearm.
which similarly yield to four at the
wrist. and from these five digits can
just comfortably be extended. The
bird. however. decided to fly rather
than grasp with its hand. SO that
three and half fingers are all it has
retained Of the 1--WE which its reptilian
ancestors bequeathed to 1t.
The Whitefish pilot. [volume] (Whitefish, Mont.) 1904-current, 1912-05-23
c. !. A. MEETS
WITH MRS. BARD|N
Hip, Hip, Hip, Hip, Hooray,
We are the jolly G. l. A.,
OF Whitetish.

Whitefish: Don't you see?
g. l., "A. to the B, OF L. e.
A jolly bunch of them with
baskets and lunch boxes fill
ed with good things to eat, boarded
No.4 last, Wednesday morning bound
for Kalispell to spend the day with
Sister Bardin. who leaves for Seattle
next month to make her future
home. when they reached Col
umbia Falls they found that the
passenger coach on the dinky had
door at both ends.)
A sumptuous dinner was served
shortly after their arrival, and ev-
cry one did justice to the delicious
eatables. (Ask Sister Elmer s. about
the jelly.) The afternoon was spent
socially, music being furnished by
Everett and Galva Bardin, which
was enjoyed by all.
A dainty lunch was set quite ear
ly the evening. and then came the
Soy ride. Two autos were Sc
cured and the whole party was give1
spin around the city and country
Being little crowded only served
to make the ride, more joyous
(A.sk Sister L. B. S. about the lit
tie red "deers".)
Those who enjoyed the day were
Sisters Van Dyke, o. E. and Elmer
Schoonover. Jammie, Brawley, Hall
Whitney. Saunders, Mayfield, Bar.
din, Cameron, and Grandma Bardin
A GUEST.