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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Democratic State Convention.

Pursuant to call of the National
Democratic Committee, delegate
convention of the democratic party
of Iowa is hereby called to meet in
the city of Burlington, on Thursday,
May 16, at the hour of ten O'Clock,
a. M, the purpose Of said assembly
being to provide representation from
this state to the Democratic National
Convention to be held at Baltimore
on June 25th, 1912, by the election
of four delegates and four alternates-
at-large and two delegates and two
alternates from each Of the eleven
congressional districts of the state,
also for the transaction Of such other
business as the convention may
deem necessary and proper.
The ratio of representation Will be
one delegate from each county and
one additional delegate for each 200
votes and fraction thereof above 100
votes cast for Hon. Claude R. Porter
for governor at the general election
of 1910. Upon such basis the coun-
ties of the Eighth Congressional Dis
trict are entitled to the number OF
delegates as set forth below:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

Mr.. Roosevelt wants to know why
Taft delayed the filing of the suit
against the Harvester Trust: The
reason is very plain. 1t is given in
a recent press dispatch so plainly
that he who runneth may read. The
government was simply waiting tc
see the result of the case made by
Attorney General Major of Missouri
against the Harvester Trust. AS
soon as Major won that suit the De:
partment of Justice very promptly
wrote the Missouri Attorney General
for copies of his briefs and records
And then the government promptly
filed it's suit. Mr.. Taft was merely
waiting for democratic Attorney
General to show him how to do the
Work.-Republic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

Inasmuch as there is no provision
s of law for holding a primary election
for selection of delegates to the state
convention, it is ordered that there
shall be held in each county 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.
All voters subscribing to the fund
amental principles of democracy are
invited to participate in the selection
of delegates to this convention.
By order of the Democratic State
Central Committee of Iowa. Done at
j Des Moines, January 20, 1912.
Jno. F. Dalton, N. r. Reed,
81 Secretary. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

In one of his latest outgivings
President Roosevelt remarks that
if he did use federal patronage to
control the republican convention
in 1908 it was at least not for his
own benefit. The country at large,
however, is deeply impressed with
the idea that he used his patronage
in that campaign to nominate and
elect a President whom he expected
to be a mere custodian of my
policies" and thoughtful pepole will
not see much difference between a
President who uses his patronage to
nominate himself and one who uses
it to nominate somebody whom he
expects to- boss .-Republic. j."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

An Associated Press dispatch says:
Inc senate adopted the Culbertson
resolution calling for full report
on the contributions made to the
national committees of all parties in
the presidential and congressional
campaigns of 1904 and 1908. The
inquiry is entrusted to the committee
on privileges and elections, which is
instructed to supply the senate with
full information as to amounts as
we'll as to give the names of the con-
tributors. The committee, of which
Senator Dillingham; is chairman, is
clothed with the usual powers of SEN
ate investigating committees.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
AN IRREPRESSIBLE CONFLICT.

Mr.. Roosevelt cannot support Mr..
Taft for President. Mr.. Taft cannot
support Mr.. Roosevelt for President
If either is nominated the other
must bolt.
Mr.. Taft's nomination should
mean two republican parties and
two republican tickets, for Mr..
Roosevelt cannot escape from the
situation that he himself has Great
ed. He has attacked Mr.. Taft in
such manner that not only will it
be impossible for him to support the
President but it will be impossible
for him to refrain from opposing the
Presidents reelection.
In case Mr. Taft is nominated, Mr..
Roosevelt cannot retire from the
campaign. He has described Mr..
Taft as a dishonorable man, wholly
unfit for the high Office he holds, and
it is Mr. Roosevelt's duty to see such
a President is not reelected. Mr..
Roosevelt cannot go over to the DEM
ocrats, for they will not nominate
him, and Mr.. Roosevelt can exert
no great influence in the campaign
except as candidate. The only
thing for him to do if he is defeated
at Chicago is to organize second re-
publican party and make himself a
candidate. 1t will be remembered
that the free-silver republicans who
bolted in 1896 continued to call
themselves republicans.
Mr.. Tafts task if the convention
goes against him will be much SIM
pier. His duty will be to put him
self in sympathy with the hundreds
of thousands CT republicans who will
support the democratic ticket on the
third-term issue. The President can
not do less than this. He has said
that great principle is at stake and
that Rooseveltism is menace to
American institutions. Such being
the case, it is Mr. Tafts solemn duty
to fight it until the polls close on
election night He cannot honorably
do less.
Such a course could not do vio-
Ience to Mr. Taft's conscience. He
is a republican. but it is certain that
there will be nothing in the demo-
Garlic platform so antagonistic to his
principles as Rooseveltism and a
third term.
To be sure, a compromise nomin-
oI1Ou at cH1CoSO ID Pooo'DiS, DNS ~ ~
not probable. This issue of Roose-
veltism presents an irrepressible con-
flict which must be fought out at the
polls and might better be fought out
now than later. If compromise
candidate were nominated, Mr..
Roosevelt would proceed to cut his
throat after election as he cut Mr..
Taft's throat. Mr.. Roosevelt would
be third-term candidate in 1916 as
he is third-term candidate now.
The country would have four years
more of a third-term agitation with
no compromising advantages.
Mr.. Taft cannot compromise with
such an opponent. He cannot make
terms with such an opponent 1t
must be war to the knife until the
nomination is settled, and if neces-
sary war to the knife until the votes
are counted. In the words of Steph-
en- A. Douglass, "There can be no
neutrals in such a contest. New
York World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
QUEER THINGS.

During the next few days the at
tention of the country will be given
largely to the republican situation in
Ohio. The prim aries will be sheld in
that state May 10.
Forty-two district delegates and
six delegates-at-large will be chosen
to attend the Chicago convention.
Ordinarily the defeat of the pres
ident in his own state would be con-
sidered improbable.
But these are queer times in re-
publican political history.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
The Manson Democrat

The Manson Democrat gleefully
points out that 1.-THE republicans of
Iowa have gone on record as against
the presidential preference primary
and the Sherwood pension bill, leav-
ing both those admirable measures
for the more progressive party, the
democratic party, to endorse the
fight for. The republican party
shows plainly that it has no use for
the old soldier, now that his vote is
getting so scarce, hence they turn a
deaf ear to his appeals for justice
and for what is rightly due him."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

The government filed its suit
against the Harvester trust in St.
Paul, Mimi, asking for the COM
pany's dissolution and seeking to bar
it's products from interstate COM
merce. The capital stock of the In
ternational Harvester company is
$40, 100000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
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. l., 1913,
subject to the decision of the voters
at the June primaries.
w. H. SNYDER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

The democratic state convention
for Connecticut adopted platform
declaring in favor of removing all
duties from food stuffs and from all
raw materials. rs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Sheriff,

I will be a candidate for the DEM
ocratic nomination for sheriff sub
ject to the decision of the voters at
the June primary.
JAMES CAIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For County Superintendent

I 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. ..
MABEL HORNER,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Recorder.

I will be candidate for the repub-
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, 1912-05-16

"After all that Senator Cummins
has done for Iowa, and for the ma
ton, it is a disgrace to the state of
Iowa to have refused him the support
of the state The refusal is simply
evidence of the smallness of bore of
his opposition says the Mt. Vernon
Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Auditor.

I will be a 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, 1912-05-16
For Representative.

! Twill be a candidate for the demo-
cratic nomination for representative
in the state legislature. subject to the
tdecision of the democratic voters at
the primary in June.
M. f. THOMPSON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Representative.

am a candidate for nomination
for representative of Decatur county
in the next General Assembly, sub
ject to the decision of the republican
voters at the June primary.
i. s. COFFIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Representative.

am candidate for re-nomlna-
ton on the republican ticket Tor
representative in the state legisia-
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, 1912-05-16
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, 1912-05-16

st will require democratic ad-
ministration to give the people re-
lief from tariff abuses" says Gov.
Harmon And it is on the way
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Sheriff.

ccratic nomination for sheriff, sub
ject to the decision of the voters at
the June primaries.
w. NJ. MAPES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For County Attorney.

am 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, 1912-05-16
Age
Service


opinion of democratic members of
congress, to meet the requirements
, of the situation, was the best that
could be obtained, in view OF the at
titude of the senate and the presl-
dent. Some of the ablest democrats
in the senate, including Senator
Kern, of Indiana, did all they could
to convince the republican senate OF
the justice of the Sherwood bill, and
urged it's passage just as it came
from the house.
1t was pointed out that the old
soldiers are dying at the rate of 100
day. and that the increased draft
on the treasury would be only tenn
porary and of little consequence. In
no instance did the democrats sup
port the Sherwood bill for other than
the reason that it proposed to pay
the old soldiers what was their just
due. The justice and right of the
bill were urged constantly.
The Sherwood bill, had it passed,
would have ended pension legisla-
ton for years to come. Special pen
of the time of congress, would have
been done away with, whereas, un-
der the Smoot arrangement, 1t is
questionable whether there will be
any decrease in this form of legis-
lation, with it's attendant drain on
the time of congress, and it's wholly
unsatisfactory way of dealing with
the situation.
The Sherwood bill was right. 1t
solved the question in the way it
should be solved, and the old soldiers
can blame the senate and the presi-
dent for once more delaying their
Just claims. 4.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Treasurer.

I will be a candidate for renomin-
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, 1912-05-16
For County Superintendent.

ocratic nomination fer county super
intendent of schools, subject to the
decision of the voters at the June
primary. j. NJ. HOWELL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Recorder.

1 will be a candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county re-
corder, subject to the decision of the
voters at the June primary.
P. E. SHIRLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
poLrT1CAL ANNOUNCEMENTS.
For Representative.

will be a 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. M. PRYOR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

If the Psychical Research Society
hears the door-knob rattle they
should look to see if the cat isn't try
ing to get in, before deciding that
it is the spirit of D. Funk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

I will be candidate for re-nom-
ination for county auditor, subject
to the decision of the voters at the
June primary.
R. E. MCLAUGHLIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
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. q,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

Mr. Roosevelt compares dealing
with Columbia on the Panama ques-.
ton to mailing cranberry jelly to the
wall" What a sauc--y remark!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Recorder.

I will be 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, 1912-05-16

Uncle Sam is perfectly willing to
dance with Miss Jappy-at arm;
length. But this Magalena Bay bus
mess looks like too close a Bunny
Hug.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Sheriff.

I will be 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, 1912-05-16
For County Attorney.

will be candidate for the dem
ocratic nomination for county at
torney, subject to the decision of the
voters at the June primary.
MARION WOODARD.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
For Sheriff.

hereby announce myself as
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, c. MULLINNIX.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16

At the best only a small fraction
of the population gets any higher
wages through the tariff, while every
one is taxed by it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-05-16
Eor Auditor

F. c. MULLINNIX.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-08-10
SROUSSARD RALLY.

ne "Eu6 Hrnus ard cAWr3N -
committee, has derjdrd 10 h"ld q
l,san ~aa,I ,ally 1t Lafayette -
u,I.s. August IL, ~ ) =. NJ "h'i
.ur,,.,,sinan i,,uu-tta.i VIII I'i'
,ru his ca.c 10 the people 81 TIA
parish
Ina letter IL MAJOR i'aul l.. -
lol.ol, chairman 81 lie fI"''''7a'
..an,i,al9n committee. MI ''olS
sand sa,L thai he desired Ia sp'ai'
e he people Of Lafayette, ~ h
felt tnat he has been misu'''s't
stood lie sald thai he was t"'
IoAl,g a tradition, long sci ny 'a'
leaders ot The Democratic pa'
that OF lrllIng he office s''k Ia
man instead Of the man H''kll'i
the office; that I' had been '"''"
to run by tn" strong appeal m'"s
on hlm 10y his constituents '''
aides. there viii be several I"'d
speakers
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-08-10
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.
TO The Democratic Electors OF tn,
Parishes Of Iberia and st. Martin

TO The Democratic Electors OF the
Parishes Of Iberia and st Martin
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office of District AttOrncy
of the 18th Judicial District of Lou
isiana subject to the rules OF Dem
Ocratic Primaries.
If reelected the office shall be
conducted along the same, sane
impartial and economic lines that il
has been during the past fou,
years and all viOlatOra Of the Law
will DO vigorously, though fairly
and impartialiy prosecuted.
During my present term of office
the jails of both Parishes have ben
kept virtually empty Of nntried
criminals as the records will show
and the dockets are cellar ana up
tO-date.
1t has been my policy to file in
formations against all parties
charged with misdcmeanors and
petty felOnies, thus dispensing
With long and needless sessions OF
Grand Juries. BY this method
many hundreds of dollars have
been saved to tho taxpayers and if
reelected | stand pledged to con
tinue this course.
Under the present regime tho
criminal expenses of both Parishes
have been greatly reduced and the
public is invited to consult the re-
cords.
The District Attorney, by virtue
OF his office, is vested with the
power and authority and discre
ton, when in his Judgment, the
ends Of Justice have been, or will
be met, to compromise, accept
pleas OF guilty, and to nolle-pros
equi, cases, and this course ! shall
follow IN reelected.
! submit my cause to the elcctor-
ate upon my record made, as a fair,
impartial, and vigorous prosccut-
ing officer.
Ii my conduct in the office to
which ] aspire has met and still
meets with your approval, I res
pectfully solicit your vote and SUP
port.
Very respectfully submitted,
ANTHONY N. MULLER
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-08-10
FOR DISTRICT ATTORNEY.

TO tho Democratic Voters OF tn
Nineteenth Judicial District:
/ beg TO hereby announce m,
candidacy for the office OF Dis
tiict Attorney ut the approaching
primary election.
Ny candidacy for this importau,
office is based upon the belief
which is entertained as to my fit
ness for tho position and ability to
give efficient public service.
In event Of my election il viii he
my policy to strictly enforce the
law, imparthlly and vigorously.
IL elected ] will serve the Police
Juries OF the parishes comprising
this district, as legal advisor. with
out compensation, as | cOnstrue
this to be the intention of the law
which fixes the duties and com
pensatiOn OF this office.
II the above brief outline of the
conduct OF the office Of District
Attorney meets with your approx
al, l shall appreciate your vote and
support.
Respectfully,
GORDON A. SANDOI
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-08-10
MOSS CLUB SAUCE
NOW Id Cents. Buy . bottle

Prof. l.. Alleman. state lnsti
tute conductor, relieved Of his 10
sltlOn 10y the State Board of Edu
cation, will be named supe, intend
ent Of Lafayette Parish or given ;
position in the Southwestern IN
dustiial Institute at Lafayette
Both positions have been informal
y offered Mr.. AllemaD, but it j.
not settled which he Will accepI
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-08-10
FOR DISTRICT JUDGE.

To the Voters of the 10Th Judicial
Dictrict Of the State Of Louisiana:
beg leave to make this public an
nOuncement Of my candidacy for the
Office of District Judge of your district.
subject 10 the Democratic primaries.
20 be held on the third day Of Septem :
Der, 1912. hoping that you will give me
your support. l have no comments
or criticisms to make; have no public
records TO offer; but. believing that my
private life, though humble in its
course, 10 sufficiently known to most Of
you. and that experience gathered
through long course Of law practice
81 me for that position, earnestly
solicit your kind support.
Respectfully submitted,
l.. q. HACKER.
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-08-10

\ prominent tlrma'i "' ms
(Ibe,Nlllr) parish We > VISITOR
"Wednesday I" the parishes "i Ia
tou,chc and I'tr,rhonu". II' SAY
that politics are warming UP III
that section II is conceded, SAID
our Informant, that tnrydan VIII
20, parllcal'N u" votes IA wa 50
two parish"s and that H'"n*sa'"
viii cary both by 4 very large
maJ"'Iy Ilhuh'n''n', ''"' Wv
south
The weekly Iberian. (New Iberia, La.) 1894-1946, 1912-08-10

Postmaster Lassalle Of Opelou
Sas has established new rule, IF
fect've at once, and which he be
Ileves jnstiiiablr, viz:
All letters addressed to yOnDg
ladies under age, will remain IN
delivered unless he young lad,
nOssesses an order from her pa
rents or guardian. by establish
ing this rule, the I'ostnaste,
hopes TO prevent cIandestlne and
undesirable correspondence for
he young ladies' This newly in
,ngurated rule no doubt, meets
with approval and satisfaction Of
parent ~ guardian.