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Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
THE DANGER AFTER GRIP

lies often in Il rundown system.
Weakness. nervousness, lack of appe-
lite, energy and ambition. with disor-
dered liver and kidneys OTTER follow
an attack of this wretched disease.
The greatest need then is Electric
Bitters. the glorious tonic, blood puri-
fer and regulator of stomach, liver
and kidneys. Thousands have proved
that they wonderfully strengthen the
nerves. build up the system and re-
store to health and good spirits after
an attack OF grip. II suffering. try
them. Only so cents. Sold and per
feet satisfaction guaranteed by all
druggists.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
FORT RUSSELL, WYO.


Chaplin PriewIeau's Easter services
was a grand success. The attendance
was the largest that has ever before
been seen at a past service. Every
body who attended said that it was
surely an enjoyable meeting and that
it owuld long be remembered.
The ghost walked here April the
10, II and 12. The Ninth cavalary
was the last regiment to which he
pa.d his respects.
Dangling has took place here in
good fashion. On April the 9th one
squadron of the Ninth cavalry. one
battalion of the 11th infantry. and
one battery of the 4th field artillery
maneuyered the entire day.
First Sergeant Ward, of Troop C,
retired April the Sth. The sergeant
served over % years as a blacksmith.
He left here on April the 11th for
Philadelphia.
Dago Smith of the Ninth Horse
and King Kelley of the Fourth Mule,
arr doing some strenuous work in
preparation for their battle Friday.
Private Mack Bailey is again in
the field. He is now doing bunk Ia
tigue with his troop.
Private Raglaad now wears the
half Keep in the road, old dude,
you'il have the other half soon.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
coLoRED INVENTOR SHOWS WIN.
DOW.

William Hill is displaying in the
basement of the State Capitol a pat
ent window which is in every way ad-
Unstable. 1t combines the features OF
the raised and lowered two sashes in
general use now with the revolving
windows seen in some office buildings.
This is done by means of a sash with
in a sash. The display is neat and at
tractiye.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
GlENWOOD SPRINGS.

The Sewing Circle. met with Mrs.
Russell last Thursday evening. Presi-
dent reports a good attendance.
Mrs. Adams is on the sick list this
week.
The Easter program was very en-
tertaining and was rendered before
a splendid and appreciative audience.
The Sunday school had charge of the
program which consisted of choruses,
solos, essays and recitations.
Rev. T. NJ. Russell left this week
for a visit TO his country home on
business
Prayer meetings this week. The
Methodist meet with Mrs. Hunter
Baptists at their church.
The Ladies' Aid met with Mrs. NJ.
Thomas this week.
The fishermen tried themselves
last week. Mr.. Clark, MIR. Adams
and Mr.. Russell were out several
lines. Some caught fish while the
others deserted the water TO gather
Wild greens. Everybody returned
nome SauSflSQ.
Mr.. George Kenny is at his post
If duty once more since his recent
illness.
Mrs. Ellis is convalescent.
The seventh grade picnicked in the
nils twice last week. They report
a delightful. time.
In the recent concert the following
named persons sold tickets to and
reported: Mrs. Herkey, $40; Mrs
lawrence, 81; Mr.. Adams, S1.90;
Mr.. Walker, si15; Mr. Jones, SS.95,
and MIR. Clark, S2sS5.
The ladies OF the Baptist church
organized this week n sewing circle.
The officers are; Mrs, Russell,
president: Mrs. Adams. vice-presi-
dent; Mrs. DeNeal, secretary; Miss
Russell, assistant secretar.; Mrs.
Walker. treasurer: Mrs. Lawrence.
chaplain; Mrs. Clark. chorister. Meet
ngs held every Thursday evening
MI invited.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
SHORTER CHAPEL SUNDAY
SERVICES.

As Sunday is quarterly meeting
the presiding elder will preach at Il
a. NJ. and s p. M.
AT p. m. Rev r. l.. Pope will
preach the communion sermon. after
which the holy communion will be
administered. All are cordially in
vited TO attend.
REV. A. NJ. WARD, Pastor
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONvEN-
TION
Colorado Springs, April 2s, 1912.

One Fare for the Round Trip. Via
The Denver & Rio Grande Railroad
The Scenic Line of the World
Tickets on sale April IS and 29,
1912, except from La Veta and points
south and west thereof and south of
Vance Junction tickets will be on sale
April 27th and 2Sth.
Final return limit April 80, 1912.
For rates and full particulars. call
on local Rio Grande agent
Frank A. Wadleigh. General Passen-
ger Agent, Denver, Colorado.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
OGDEN NEWS.

Mr, Dan Lewis passed away to the
Great Beyond Friday at p. NJ. He
leaves mother. sisters and brother
The family has our deepest sympathy
The Easter exercises Sunday even
ing avs enjoyed by all. The church
was crowded
Mrs. NJ. Perry Tanner and Morris
will give an art exhibition at the A
Nj. Il. church Wednesday evening for
the benefit of the church.
Sunday is our quarterly meeting.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
DENVER
PERSONAL
MENTIO ON
Social News and Personal Mention
Continued on Pages Four.
Five and Eight
Y. M. c. A.

Every person is invited to come
out and join the young men in their
Sunday afternoon meetings beginning
at SCOTS NJ. E. church. Sunday,
April IA at $3.50 P. NJ. We want all
men to get in line with this great
work. Rev. Wallace will address US
Sunday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
DENVER, COLORADO. SATURDAY, APRIL ID. 1872

on account of the general conference
our presiding elder will not be with
US.
MIS- Jones is confined to her bed.
Mrs. NJ c. Toree is still very ILL.
Nr John Henden of Sheridan,
Wyoming, is in our city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
HATTIE WILSON WON.

The case of Hattie Wilson in the
county court, which has been on trial
for some time, was ended this week.
Hattie Wilson proved that she is the
common law wife OF John w Wilson
and will get his property
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Arrivals at the Abyssinia: c. p,
Douglass, st. Louis: F. b. Hughes.
]. c. Pegg, T. McTarity, James Letch-
er. w. Petite. G. Packer. Chicago:
James Allen, w. Hayes. St Joseph;
A. Wilson and wife, VIM. Eldridge.
Omaha; w. T. Lewis. Lincoln, Neb. !;
A. Chandler. Lynn. Mass; ]. w.
Lucas, Pueblo.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13


in the city yesterday to spend some
time They are from Durango.
The Union Pacific railroad is list
ing a number OF colored cooks and
walters for use on the new trains it
is putting into operation. The list Ii
at the Rocky Mountain Athletic AS
sociation-
Rev. and Mrs. Ward left the city
Thursday night for Missouri. called
thereby the death OF her father. which
occurred on that date.
The opening OF the National Preach
ers Home. which was to have oc-
CURED this week in Colorado Springs.
has been deferred because of the ina
bility OF Bishop Parks to be present.
II will take place after general con-
ference
Miss Tillie Randolph leaves today
for California. Honolulu and other
places OF interest
Mrs r Williams. who has made n
success of the Byron Cafe is versatile
She is now treating the scalp for
badness And the advertisement she
has in this paper fully sets forth her
work.
Rev. and Mrs. G. T Ramey left the
city yesterday for Kansas where they
near Nicodemus.
Miss Thelma Buchanan has come to
tho rffN+ from Ditranyn aud will 1.-Two
with her sister. Mrs. Edna Smith.
Mrs. Esther Rice left the city this
week for Los Angeles for the benefit
of her health. MIR Rice joins her next
month.
The State Federation of Womens
clubs had large interest in the meet
ing here this week of it's executive
board. The ladies' met with Mrs. A
NJ. Ward. Their sessions took all day
yesterday.
Benj. Givens is convalescing
Mr.. Williams of St Louis was in the
city last week visiting with his wife
Mrs. Williams, of the Byron cafe.
Mrs. Ella Savage has returned from
seven weeks visit in California in
which she visited the important points
of interest
There was meeting at the home
OF A. A. Waller Thursday evening
which had as its object the discussion
of some matters of business in which
number of prominent citizens par
ticipated,
Mrs. A. NJ Gentry of 2640 Marion
street. who has been i'll for some time.
is improving
Mrs Atkinson. mother of Mrs. Josie
Andrews. Mrs. Minnie Robinson and
Mrs. Emma Kelly, died Mt their home.
25So South Logan avenue. on Wed
nesday. She was elderly and had
been sufferer for some time. The
funeral occurred afternoon from
the family home, Rev. Pope preach
ing the funeral and the Douglass I'm
dertakers being in charge.
FOR RENT-Furnishe room in
modern house at 2944 California st.
Alex Price. who has been sick with
pneumonia. Is about again.
Miss Anjetta Breedlove left Tues
day for Seattle. where she will spend
the summer
For Rent--Furnished rooms In mod
ern house. Mrs. Mason, 1852 Hum
boldt street. Phone York 1852.
Arrivals at the Abyssinia: c. p.
Douglass, st. Louis; F. b. Hughes.
]. c. Pegg, T. McTarity, James Letch-
er, W. Petite. c. Packer, Chicago;
James Allen, w. Hayes. St Joseph:
A. Wilson and wife. VIM. Eldridge.
Omaha; w. T. Lewis. Lincoln, Neb.;
A. Chandler. Lynn. Mass; ]. w.
ncaa PuAhl0 -
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

The best event that occurred Easter
was the program and decorations of
Campbell Church. Through Mr.. Fos-
ter and Mr.. Whit of Joslin Dry
Goods Store. Mr.. Parks. the mana
ger of Joslin's donated the decora-
tions for the church. The church
was decorated beautiful with birds
singing cheerfully. The best selec-
tons of the program was the duet by
Thelia Tucker and Rosa Brown and
the imitation of the Tomb. Much
credit is due to Mrs. Waite and Mrs.
Tucker and especially Mr.. Foster and
Mr.. Whit for their kindness.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Tuesday night a number OF republi-
can property owners and voters met
in the Good Block and organized the
Colored Republican club of Denver
with J. w. Jackson, president; Mrs
Florence Walton, vice-president; Dr.
T. f. McClain second vice-president;
Mrs. Lizzie Mason, secretary, and Dr.
P. E. Spratlin, treasurer. 1t will be
represented in each ward by an ex-
ecutive member, and the president
has an advisory committee composed
of republican workers and sympath-
izers from all over the city.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

O. r. jackson has had n house built
on his ranch In Weld county and is
moving his family there this week
Cone& &ctor Troutman did the build
ing. H. Clay also has gone to the
Deerield Colony to live. He has
homesteaded.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Mrs. Jas, owens has become the
proprietor of the rooming house at
2044 Lawrence street.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

For Rent--Furnished rooms In mod
ern house Mrs. Mason, 1852 Hum
boldt street Phone York 1852.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Miss Anjetta Breedlove left Tues
day for Seattle. where she will spend
the summer.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
ANNOUNCER EMIT.

Ii is announced that Victor Walker
has purchased an interest in the West
Bros. Confectionery Co., and in the
future Mr.. Charles West will be the
assistant manager of the Rocky Noun
tain Athletic Association. The busi-
ness of the West Bros. will be moved
to Twenty-first and Curtis streets
about May i. AT which place a first.
class cafe win be conducted under the
direct management of Charles S.
West. No money will be spared to
make this the best and most complete
plant of its kind west of Chicago.
Watch for further announcements
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
THE POT BOILS

Politics is beginning to boil. Three
clubs supporting some kind of politi-
cal policy were organized this week.
The Taft club was formed on Tues
day with Jos. d. D. Rivers as presi-
dent, Lewis George as vice-president,
Spencer Smithea as secretary and ].
". Leavell as treasurer.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Mr.. Elmer McVey, who has been
visiting his mother of the Abyssinia
Hotel. returned to Concordia, Kans.,
Friday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Tuesday evening the adherents of
Arnold and the Citizens party met at
the Peoples Presbyterian church and
organized electing DR.. W. A. Jones
as president.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Alex Price. who has been sick will
pneumonia. is about again.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Evergreen Chapter. o. u, s., Will
have its meeting next week on Mon
day evening, instead of Tuesday.
Members will bear the change in
mind.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

FOR RENT-Furnished room II
modern house at 2944 California st.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

. MrsYW. ]. Donoho is in the city
from Cripple Creek.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Nolle Smith was down from Chey
enne this week on business.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

FOR RENT-Furnished room. $40
per month for two gentlemen or 81 for
one. Modern and convenient. Phone
n1iyp qS1
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Men who are interested in base
ball team are asked to confer with
William Parsons who is seeking to or
ganize. He is one of the best catch
ers in the West, having played for
years with the crack teams OF New
Mexico. He can be reached at the
University club.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Chief Hcaly. who is stationed at the
Points, has the fire department all
jealous of the way In which he is han
ding his new auto. He is now enjoy
ing the sobriauet of "Hurry-up Healy.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
Twenty-Third Year

j. NJ. Wilson has returned to the
.ty after an extended trip to Los An
geles. He is a chauffeur.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Mr.. Williams of st. Louis was in the
city last week visiting with his wife.
Mrs. Williams, of the Byron cafe
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

The singing OF Miss Partee. the Chi
cago song bird. was a feature of the
dance under the palms" Monday
night. The social features were vel
emphasized and the dancers had big
time until late.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

The State Federation of Womens
clubs had a large interest in the meet
ing here this week of its executive
board. The ladies met with Mrs. A
NJ Ward Their sessions took all day
yesterday.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Beni. Givens is convalescing.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

The funeral of Chas. Lowe. who
died on Saturday, occurred on Tues
day from Shorter church. OF which he
was n member. Rev. Ward was the
officiating minister He leaves sis
ters and brothers to mourn him. He
was of thrifty disposition and was
purchasing home on Lafayette st.
The Douglass Undertaking company
was in charge of the interment, which
was at Riverside.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13

Mrs. Ella Savage has returned from
a seven weeks visit in California in
which she visited the important points
of interest.
Franklin's paper the statesman., 1912-04-13
SOCIAL AND
PERSONAL
HAPPENINGS

Mr.. and Mrs Mack Wright arrived
in the city yesterday to spend some
time They are from Durango.
The Union Pacific railroad is list
ing a number OF colored cooks and
walters for use on the new trains IL
is putting into operation. The list Ii
at the Rocky Mountain Athletic AS
sociation.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1912-06-27

the $75 licenses, and with them is a
small army OF their patrons and
hangers-on. These, alas are the
victims and slaves Of drink, deter
mined to use the ballotan thus per
petuate the bottle. st. Mary Is is not
the worst county in the State, thank
God But st. Mary's is not what it
ought to be, by any means. Can we
excuse our sin by pointing to the
greater sins OF others2 / respect
fully suggest that the question OF
temperance be discussed in every
Church in the county on the first Sun
day of July for the enlightenment OF
our people and OF our voters in par
ticular. whilst the good man slept
the enemy was busy sowing the
cookie and the tares. Let the good
now be wide awake and active, for
the time is short.
Very truly yours,
L. ]. KELLY, S. ].
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1912-06-27
THE HIGH LICENSE BILL

Editor st. Mays BEAcos,
Several weeks ago wrote to the
editor Of the Enterprise concerning
the high license election scheduled
to take place in ST. Mary's county
on Saturday, August Sd. In that
letter expressed considerable dis
satisfaction with the reduction of the
proposed $500 rate to 5000 by our
representatives who framed the bill
and had the law passed by which
the question OF high license or no
high licsnse should be submitted to
q vote on the day above mentioned.
This $500 rate is-pot the rate we
asked for. II is not the rate that
will sufficiently limit the traffic and
put it on clean and respectable ba.
sis. Few II any of the a. tes Of
reform, few who know the L. lrant
and widespread abuses consequent
on our unrestricted liquor traffic,
are satisfied with the 5000 rate; but
as our legislators would do no bet.
ter than that, and as we must take
this or nothing-nay, more, as we
shall be gagged by law for four
years after the coming special cleo.
ton and can get no redress If the
5000 license is defeated-it is the
plain and imperative duty Of each
and every one OF our good and re.
spectacle citizens, irrespective oil
party color or creed, to go into this
fight with determination to win
Let the BEACON and Enterprise on.
LISP in the cause. Let every one who
loves our county and who has any
zeal for its future begin today to use
his influence and win the doubtful
onesover to reform and high license.
On the other side are ranged all
those politicians who have been re.
tanned by the wholesalers OF intoxi.
eating liquors. These, too, are ar
rayed most Of those who now hold
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1912-06-27
Registrar JUDGES.

Tuesday last, the Supervisors
Of Elections met and appointed the
following Judges Of Elections who
are also to act as Registrars Of Vo-
ters. The first named is the Dem
ocratic representative and the sec
ond, the Republican representative:
st. Inigo's-G. Edgar Smith,
Charles D. Wood.
Valley Lee Benjamin Hewitt,
Robt. H. Tarlton.
Leonardtown, LIST precinct-Geo.
r. Wathen, VIM. H. Dawson.
Leonardtown, End precinct Jos. /.
Cough, VIM. Frank Yates.
Chaptico-R Mattingly Swami,
@. Hayden Russell.
Charlotte Hall hos. II. Fowler,
Chapman z. Barber.
Patuxent-F. Weems Hutchins,
Stephen NJ. Jones.
Milestown- James T. Blair, Ed
ward A. Burch.
Bay-Alex. Stevens, ]. w. Jones.
Island-Henry Smallwood, Geo.
M. Thomas,
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1912-06-27
JUNE 20, 1912.
Religious Notice.

Pentecostal Church Of the Nazarene.
Preaching at the following appoint
ments: Sunday, June 30, Hammett' 8
Chapel, at TO- 30 am; Hollywood Chap
Ell, D pm. 0akville, 7.30p.m
d. w. SWEENEY, Pastor.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1912-06-27
SANDGATES ITEMS.

Mr.. and Mrs, Stephen NJ. Jones,
Miss Essie Jones, with their nieces,
the Misses May and Gladys Dixon,
attended the annual commencement
exercises OF ST. Mary S Seminary az
St. Mary's City on Thursday, June
18th.
The fact OF Mr.. Jones being one
Of the trustees, and his wife a grad
uate OF the college, added 20 the de-
lightful social features that always
accompany these exercises, making
this occasion OF special interest 10
them. The meeting this year was
no exception TO that Of past years.
The Sandgates school closed on
Friday, l4th inst, for the usual sum.
mer vacation, and Miss Chgseidine
has returned to her homo In River
Springs,
The Quarterly Conference Meet
ing OF Zion Methodist Epsc0pa.
Church was held Monday morning,
June 9Th. Rev. Edward Hayes, dis
trict superintendent, was 10 charge,
The gradual drawing 10 g close OF
the soft-shell crab season carries r.
greet TO the epicureaus Of Saudgates,
as they have been ieastjnp on this
delicRcy the past four weeks.
The membership OF the McKen.
dree M h. Church and the surround.
ing community deeply regret the ill
ness OF Rev. Mr. Munday Mr. Nun
day S zeal and earnestuess In admin
stering 10 his various charges has
proven a little more than bis phys
ical endurance could stand We
sincerely hope that bis health will
be fully restored in very short
time.
Mrs. Ensley and Mrs, Dr. King
have both returned from visits o.
friends.
The death OF MIR. Spaldiug carried
with il somewhat more than ordi.
nary regret, because OF his being a
native OF this section and so widely
known. Although be has lived In
Baltimore for the past few years, be
was a frequent visitor 10 ST. Mary 8
county looking after bis various
property interests.
Monday OF last week initiated the
cutting Of the wheat crops IN this
section. Necessarily one will b.
apt 10 6nc all the farmers at their
respective farms attending strictly
to business. Presidential conven.
tions carrywith them no attraction
that would draw them away from
home at this particular period, which
means the elimination OF the year 5
labors.
The season of housekeeping par.
ties is fully on. A number Of quite
elaborate outfits have been noticed
moving up and down the PatuXent
River. Some OF these crafts are
annual visitors from distant points
traversing this beautiful stream
from it's mouth to headwaters and
enjoying daily the great abundance
and variety OF seafood found in these
waters. These boats being floating
homes they carry representative
class OF people we are glad 70 vel
come at Sandgates
Owing to the severe electrical
storm Sunday evening last. the chill,
dren s day exercises of the McKen-
dree M. K. Church we're postponed
until Sunday evening, June %.
Saint Mary's beacon. [volume] (Leonard Town, Md.) 1867-1983, 1912-06-27
TAFT AND SHERMAN.
Roosevelt Also Nominated,
Forming a New Party

VAhAhO HS"
Tuesday. June 18-Convention
called to order and Senator Root
elected temporary chairman.
Wednesday-Roosevelt forces de-
ieated in effort to get delegates whose
seats were contested removed from
the temporary roll. Disintegration
of the movements begins.
Thursday-Two brief sessions OF
the convention. Committee on Gre
dentials work allnight, and commit
tee on resolutions prepares platform
Roosevelt movement collapses and
he decides to form new party.
Friday-Convention in long ses-
sion upholdsa National Committee s
decision on contested seats.
Saturday Temporary organiza-
tion made permanent. Platform
adopted. Delegates for Roosevelt
refuse to vote. Candidates for
President and Vice-President nom
mated
Taft and Sherman renominsted by
the Republican Convention, and
Roosevelt named for President by
the Progressive party.
Number OF delegates in conven-
tion ,078.
Number Of visitors in attendance,
$4,000.
Number OF candidates in attend
ance, ].
Costof music for convention $40, 900
Cost of convention to delegates,
visitors and National Committee,
exclusive ofpre -convention expenses
ofcandidates, estimated at s., 900, 600.
The vote for President on the first
and only ballot in the Republican
National Convention was as follows:
Taft, Sol; Roosevelt, l07; La Fol
lette, Al Cummins, II; Hughes. 2;
absent, 6; not voting, 344.
Vice President Sherman was re-
nominated, after Gov. Hadley and
Gov. Deneen both refused TO permit
the use Of their names 10 connection
with the nomination.
The vote for Vice President was:
Sherman, 597; Borah, 81; Merriam
90 Hadley, ID Beverage, 2; How
ard Gillette, ] absent, I'll; present
but not voting. 1852.
The KepubitCan convention ad-
iourned at 1890 sine die.
Senator La Toilette, through his
manager. repudiated the standpat
platform that was adopted by the
Republican Convention, declaring
be could not support IL.
The vote on the platform was as
follows:
Ayes, 666; nays, SD; absent, l6.
Present but not voting, 343.
The Progressives, composed large
ly OF Roosevelt delegates to the
Republican National Convention,
met in Orchestra Hall, Chicago, and
gave birth to the Progressive party
nominating Theodore Roosevelt for
President. Colonel Roosevelt &C.
cepted the nomination in o speech
which bitterly condemned the Re-
publican National Convention.
This program OF the Roosevelt
men was decided upon after an all
day conference Of the former Presi-
dent and-his leaders. He announc-
ed that he would accept the nomi-
nation.