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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
why He Il .Fightins Bob.

"There is some Misrepresentation"
said visitor from Washington, "as to
the manner in which Fighting Bob
Evans Of the Iowa really got the So
briquet. 1t was coined in the Annap-
oils school days from a peculiar incl
dent. When young Bob started for the
academy his mother. who was very
devout, gave him q small framed copy
of the Lords prayer and told him to
hang 1t over his bed. So no sooner
was he assigned to room than he
drove a nail in the wall with shoe
heel and followed orders to the letter.
Now, as you may know, the rules at
Annapolis are very strict in regard to
room decorations, and nothing is al
lowed but the regulation kit-iron bed,
washstand, and a few other necessary
articles. Consequently when the petty
inspecting officer came around he
promptly ordered Bob to take down
the prayer. 4 won't do IT, said Bob.
and the inspector. aghast, sent for the
officer of the day. That dignitary ar
rived. red with indignation. 'Yank it
down, orderly he roared at his assist
ant, but young Evans. springing to his
feet. struck pugilistic attitude before
the offending tablet and swore he
would smash the face Of the first man
who touched It. The incident was so
utterly unprecedented that the officer
of the day concluded to refer the
whole matter to the .commandant, who
in turn wrote to the secretary OF the
navy. Meanwhile Bob had written
home, and his strait-laced old parents
were filed with wrath and horror.
Take down the Lords prayer! Never!
They spread the news, and the little
town held an indignation meeting, for
warding set Of suitry resolutions to
the president himself. The result of
II was that special order was issued
permitting the prayer to remain, and
the plucky cadet got the honorary title
Of Fighting Bob The title stuck, ana
SO did the prayer. I saw It only the
other day In Evans old quarters-room
81. corridor C.'-New Orlasae Times.
Democrat. II. Il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

The case in Cuba is not common ex-
hlbitlon OF rascality. The United
states insisted upon managing the af.
iairs OF Cuba because the Cubans were
helpless to manage their own affairs
For an American to loot the Cuban
treasury under such circumstances is
FAR more shameful than any ordinary
act OF dishonesty, however large the
total OF stolen money.-Boston Trans
script, rep.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
How Leon Celebrated.
1t Was a Vast Crowd and
Everyone Seemed to
Enjoy Themselves.

Never in the history Of Leon did she
have SO magnificent celebration as was
witnessed here yesterday. The crowd
was all that could be asked for, con:
tinuous stream Of teams coming into the
city from early morning until after din
ner.
The city presented beautiful sight.
the front of the stores being draped in
flags and bunting.
The day was an ideal day for cele-
bration and while it was extremely hot
there was good breeze blowing all day
which prevented it from being too I'M
comfortable.
No teams were allowed on Main street
from the opera house block to the north
side of the square and special police
were placed there 10 see that the order
was enforced, and the small boy and
his firecracker had full swing.
At daybreak the cannon commenced
roaring the Fourth salute and while it
spoiled the morning nap of Leonites, it
must have aroused the country for
miles around.
At 10 O'Clock the large business mems
parade headed by the K. P. band
marched up Main street, and was said
by all to be the best parade ever seen.
After the parade the X. p. band oc-
cupied the grand stand in the park and
gave one of their grand concerts until
noon.
After dinner the crowd assembled in
the park and after music by the band
Capt. J. D. Brown. introduced the
orator of the day, M. L. Temple, of
Osceola, who for an hour held the close
attention of the vast audience with a
splendid speech.
Axes Rough Riders were next on the
program and came up Main street run:
ming as fast as the horses could, and all
the time firing revolvers. 1t was one
OF the best features OF the program.
A large crowd attended the ball game
between Decatur and Leon at the Ath.
letic park. The game was good one
the score being Z to in favor of Leon.
Lew Walker pitched for Decatur and
John Hurst for Leon.
In the northeast corner of the park q
large dance platform had been erected
and the familiar strains of the violin
and organ drew large crowd to watch
the merry dancers. 1t was very warm
but they did not seem to mind it and
kept things lively all day long, for the
dance was free to everybody
The large program was carried out in
full, nothing being left out, and every
body was we'll pleased with the manner
i'll which Leon amused them. rs
The large crowd remained in the city
until after the fireworks, which was one
of the most magnificent displays evel
seen, they being touched off from the
roof of the K. ?. Hall, and everybody
went home well pleased with the cele
bration.
There were no arrests or fights during
the entire day, the crowd being thu
most orderly we ever had on the Fourth
and no accidents happened to mar tn,
pleasure of anyone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

+ Can Mckinley lose New York, Illinois
and Indiana and escape defeat? The
danger of losing those states is causi no
the republican managers to ask. that
question. There is but one answer
No, with big N.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
r. Homeseekers Excursions

H. a. - 1OmeseekerS Excurslons
IiGl!|IR: gun Dates Of Sale-May LIS.
Route June 5-l9, July 3-l7, August
PA. Rates One fare plus
500. Minimum charge for Homeseek.
ers Excursion ticket $500. Territory
principal points west, south west, north.
west, southeast. The territory also in.
cludes Colorado common points, Dem
yer, Colorado Springs and Pueblo Lin.
It 81 days. Call on me for further in.
formation. Answering questions is our
apecialty s;-s,: ., M itSEUHAH.
Agent q. b. & O.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Excursion Rates on the K. & W..

"A one and one. third fare on certificate
plan is offered to following points for
Spirit Lake, Iowa, July lob Annual
Meeting Grand Commandery TX nights
Templars. Dates Of sale July 6 to, p.
Chicago, ILL.,, July l4-l6 Conference
Christian Catholic church on Zion.
Dates of sale July ii to is.
Milwaukee Wis, July, 1922 Biennial
Convention Germon Epworth League
( Of America. Dates of sale July, sl8 to
2lst. For further Information can on or
+ NR# "a. g. THARp Accent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

The large and increasing circulation Of
The Iowa Homestead in this county is a
matter for congratulation to the pub.
fishers and to good farming, for, of all
the papers of its class in the country. it
is easily the best and most helpful. Its
Special Farmers Institute editions, is.
sued with the regular edition the first
week in each month, have been for
years the admiration of all practical
farmers. Written wholly by farmers,
they are full of actual experience and
smell of the soil. We have been fortu.
nate enough this season to secure terms
for The Homestead and its Special Farm.
ers' Institute Editions, together with
the Poultry Farmer and The farmers
Mutual Insurance Journal, four of the
most valuable farm publications in the
country, that enable us to offer the four
in connection with our own paper, The
LEON REPORTER, for 81 20 for the entire
i've, one year. This is emphatically a
good thing, and no farmer in this coun.
ty should fail to take advantage of the
offer. For a large line of thoroughly
practical farm reading nothing has ever
been offered before that equals it. A
county paper, a farm paper, poultry
paper, farm insurance paper and the
Special Farmers Institute, ali for $l.7O.
Come in and order them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Daily Summer TurIsf Rates.

DestinationSalt Lake CITY and
Ogden Utah, Rate $47.25. Dates of sale
July 1st to Sept. 80 inclusive. Limit go
days not. to exceed Oct. 81. Stop overs
allowed in both directions west Of Col
orado common points.
9. M. KErcHAM.
Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

See Joe L. Warner, the north side
,Jeweler, for all kinds of cleaning and re-.
pairing. All work guaranteed and
prices lowest in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Mather-the 80 years dentist of over.
80 years experience is at Leon ON the
morning Of the 9th and will remain
until thel last of every month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Ask your grocer for Russ Bleaching
Blue, do not be deceived by fraudulent
limitations, see that the name Russ an.
pears on all packages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Special prices on lawn mowers. while
they last at WALLACE e HoRNRR,s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

For twenty years Beggs' German salve has
been curing obstinate cases OF blind itching
and bleeding piles. 1t has given quick relief
and permanent cure in, hundreds OF cases
where doctors have failed Don't delay. Try
It now and stop that suffering. McGrath 4
STILL Woodland,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Let us not be low-spirited over little
things. Worry never accomplished any
thing. 1t is useless to cross bridge un-
til we reach it. Evil foreboding never
lightened any pathway, and the feet are
prone to stumble and go astray in the
darkness of melancholy and sorrow.
Look on the bright side. Be cheerful.
Be selfreliant. Be brave and patient.
If our sorrows are imaginary, let us re-
member that
Some OF our hurts we have cured;
The hardest we still have survived,
But what torments of grief we've endured
From evils that never arrived
Ifyour sorrow is real, if you have lost
aldear child or parent-if the great
blight of the world has fallen on your
heart. If the light has gone out of your
life-you must still remember that YOU
are the light of other lives; that the bus
band and children look to you for sun
shine. Let sorrow haye in you its per.
feet work by making you kind and gem
tie and infinitely tender towards others.
Let YOU heart and soul and mind grow
big with sympathy and love for Others,
and with courage and faith and patience
that dwell in the hearts of those who
have suffered much. God help us all
give us joy and peace and the serenity
that is better than happiness because it
is founded upon faith and knowledge, is
our wish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Climate and Crop Service.

The average temperature the. past week
was little above normal, the highest
record being reported from the northern
half of the state. The extreme heat of
the first two days eliminated in severe
local storms on the night Of the 26th
and early morning of the 9th. Some
damage was caused by wlnusqualls and
heavy local showers in the central dis
trict, and hail in narrow belts, but inn
measurable benefit resulted from the
copious rainfall and refreshing GOODNESS
that followed the Storm Except in
very slall areas there is now
ample moisture for present needs of all
crops.
Corn field are now unusually clean,
and the bulk of the crops has been laid
by in excellent condition. Good pro.
gress has been made in haying; rye, bar.
ley and winter wheat are being harvest
ed; early sown oats and spring wheat
are nearing maturity. In southern
counties oats on rich lands suffered some
damage by lodging and rust.
Though meadows have been thicken.
ed up at bottom by recent rains the
total forage crop will be less than
usual.
Potatoes haye made fine growth, but
the bugs in some sections are more de.
structiye than in recent. years.
The apple crop is quite variable in all
sections, but the gcnerel condition in.
dictates less than the normal yield.
X. O. Childs, of Peoria, ILL.,, makes sugges-
tion OF grave value to everyone "Beggs' Ger
man Salve is the best general household rem
edy made" 1t cures cuts, burns, scaldS old
sores, all skin diseases and is the ONLY Pile
cure that never fails TO cure permanently,
McGrath B STILL Woodland.
The new Iowa law says that the rail-
road must redeem all tickets presented
within ten days at the ticket office
where they were purchased, or be re-.
deemed by the general passenger agent
if presented to him within six months
from the date of sale, The custom of
the railroads has been to redeem tickets
at the Office where sold if returned the
day following purchase; but no limit has
been fixed for the redemption of tickets
by the general passenger agent, and
every just claim has been promptly paid
even years after the tickets were pur.
chased. The object of the rule that
tickets would be redeemed where sold
only on the following day was to pre-.
vent deals between dishonest conductors
and ticket agents to use one ticket sever.
al times, the railaoad company being
paid but once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

BUCHANAN, MICH, May &C.
Gentlemen My mamma has been great
conee drtnker and has found 1t very Injurious
having used several packages OF your Drain. o
finds It much better for herself and for US
children to drink, She has given up coffee
drink Ing entirely. We nse package OF
GrainO every week. an ten years old
Yours respectfully, FANNIE NIIII Ana.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

When you 60 to buy blueing insist
upon having Rnss' Bleaching Blue and
not some Of the many imitations, I
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

K. o. Childs, of Peoria. ILL.,, makes sugges-
tion of grave value to everyone. "Beggs' Ger
man Salve is the best general household rem
sores, all skin diseases, and is the oNIY Pile lie
cure that never fails to cure permanently,
McGrath & Still, Woodland
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Potatoes haye made fine growth, but
the bugs in some sections are more de.
structiye than in recent. years.
The apple crop is quite variable in all
sections, but the gcnerel condition in.
dictates less than the normal yield.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

IIoods PMS cure liver ills; the onArritating and
onlZ cathaEtie % nc WITH Hoods H0IlsPsTiIIa.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-09-26
LOCAL BREVITlES.

a. ~. Loebenstein did not leave on
the kinau yesterday for his home In
tiilo. lie intends to remain In the city
for another week 10 attend To private
business
The decorations In Progress Hall for
the Republican convention we're ar
ranged by q. W. X. King. They at
tracted considerable attention by the
originality shown.
Dclegate-elect samuel Parker. Judge
Humphreys and a. n. Loebenstein were
Interested spectators at the Joint con-
ventiOn 81 the Fourth and Fifth Dis
tricts held last night at the Drin Shed.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-09-26
A Farewell Present.

At the rehearsal Of the Amateur orches-
ira last evening there was pretty little
ceremonial In which q. ". Oftley. chief
clerk to Colonel Ruhicn. bore the leading
part Mr. Oniey leaves on the Australia
next week for his new station at Seattle.
and bis comrades OF the orchestra de-
cided 90 give him parting remembrance.
F. the rehearsal was interrupted when II
"es half over and Wray Taylor made a
neat little speech OF farewell and present
81 Mr.. Ouley with handsome silver
matchbox bearing the Hawaiian coat oil
AIMS and the inscription: 90. VI. Omley
with Aloha from the Amateur Orchestra
September. 1900"
Mr.. Omloy thanked the members In a
few weil-Chosen words.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-09-26
MILITARY Concert Tonight.

This evening Honolulu will enjoy one
of the most interesting military con-
certs Of many months. Manager Allen
OF the Hawaiian hotel has arranged
through the courtesy OF the command
Ing officer OF the transport Thomas for
"a concert at the hotel, the combined
bands Of the Fourth and Fifth Regi-
ments assisting In the program which
viii be n most extensive one. The pub
lic II invited 90 attend and the gallant
officers and ladies Of the Thomas will
grace the occasion.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-09-26
PER s. s. AUSTRALIA.

Apples. Oranges. Lemons. Pears.
Peac hes. Piums. Prunes. Grapes. Celery,
cabbage. Cauiiiower. Salmon, Halibut.
Crabs. Eastern and California Oysters
In tin and shell. etc. etc. at Camarino's
refrigerators.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-09-26

smooth as oil, exquisitely favored;
absolutely pure; never a headache In
u: equally valuable as beverage or a
medicine-such Is the famous old
Jesse Moore IA" whiskey.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1900-09-26
ex S. S. AUSTRALIA

The California Fruit Company, c..
Andrews. King street. will receive
Peaches. Piums. Bartlett Pears, April
cots Apples. Celery. cauliflower, Sal
mon. Crabs, frozen Oysters. and
oranges. Telephone Main 2ie.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-08
ters for their conveyance under
escort to Tien Tsin is expected.
RUsso-AMERrcAN AGREEMENT.

USSO-AMERICAN AGREEMENT.
London, Aug. e. The St
Petersburg correspondent of
the Daily Nail says: @ssea
"Active negotiations are pro-
ceediug between Russia and the
United States, the probable out
come of which will be a resolu-
tion to uphold the integrity of
China unconditionally.
A Shanghai. correspondents Of
the same paper says that the
Americans there are urging the
appointment of Gen. Macarthur
as commander-ln chief of the.
allied forces.
The Standards Shanghai re.
preventative, wiring Sunday,
says:
sit is clear that the march to
the relief of Pekin will be any
thing but a walk over. Japanese
scouts have discovered a large
force of Chinese south of Tien
Tsin and another large force in
the vicinity to Lu Tai, to the
eastward.
1t is learned now that the
members of the Tsung Ii Yamen
who were put to death for the
alleged foreign proclivities were
cut in twain, this being the.
severest punishment iu the Man
chu code.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-08

LITIGATION CLOSES BUSINESS.
By scr1pps- McRae Press Association.
Seattle, Aug. 6.-The latest
advices from Nome, say all the
richest claims are closed on &C.
count of litigation.
A rich placer claim has been
discovered at Kodiak Island and
q stampede is on.
Fifty three indignant miners
were brought down by transport
Egbert.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-08

DEMOCRACY 5 NOTIFICATION.
BY scripps- McRas Press Association.
Indianapolis, Aug. 8. Will.
liam Jennings Bryan and Adlai
E. Stevenson, were notified oi
their nomination for president
and vice president by the demo.
cratic party at Military Park
his afternoon in the presence Of
30, 900 people.
The march of the various
clubs and organizations escortine
the candidates to the park, were
given a continual ovation and
Bryan and s evenson bowed
their thanks to the throng.
+ The meeting was called to
order by Mayor Taggard who
made good speech.
Chairman Jones was then in
troduced as master of ceremo.
nieS.
After a few words he intro.
duced Congressman Richardson
of Tennessee who in a speech OF
some length presented the prin-
ciples enunciated by the demo
cratic party i'll convention as.
sembled at Kansas City July 4.
There was a mighty cheer
when Mr.. Bryan arose to make
reply and it was some time
before he could proceed.
When he could be heard he
dwelt at length on the leading
issues of the day, but chief over
all was imperialism"
Mr.. Bryan was interrupted by
cheers throughout his speech,
which is too lengthy for repro.
duction.
1t was getting late in the
afternoon when Governor Thorn.
as of Colorado in a few well
chosen words informed Mr..
Stevenson of his nomination as
the vice presidential candidate
Mr.. Stevenson replied briefly
saying that militarism was q
corollary to imperialism.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-08
November 9Th, 1899


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have gotten several to use DIR.
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Freetown, Jackson Co. Ind.
Sold by W. B. Frame, Ardmore
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The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-08

Sulphur is known to the medical
profession az an invaluable therapu-
tic agent in all blood and skin dis
eases. Littell's Liquid Sulphur is q
clear solution of Dissolved Sulphur
with all its medical and hygienic
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bite. sting or the most aggravated
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B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-08

This preparation stands unequaisd
as a complexion beaetiier. Removes
freckles, tan, pimples and unnatural
redness of face and hands. Litteii's
Liquid Sulphur Ointment is entirely
free from poisons and disagreeRble
odors. 1t is an invaluable remedy
in the treatment of all skin diseases,
open sores, chaffed parts, burns,
scalds, and is especially recommend
ed for use after shaving. 1t is sooth-
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by w. B. Frame.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1900-08-08
Interesting Labor Union Notes.

The earliest strike known dates
back to 1450, B. c., about 33 cen
turies ago. The masons working
on a new temple for Pharaoh de-
manded more cash, so that they
could live better. The food sup
piled them had also been insuffic.
lent. They won.
The strike at the Askew Sad
dlery Co. was declared off Friday
by the United Brotherhood OF
Leather Workers. This has been
a long strike and hard fought.
Three thousand women workers,
dependent upon the 5000 striking
pants makers in Greater New York
are idle.
Fifteen hundred salmon fishers
near Vancouver, B. e., are on 8
strike.
The street car men of Dallas,
Tex, are on a strike.
The International Brotherhood
of Bookbinders has 81 local unions
The Cigarmakers' .Internationa
Union has enrolled hundreds oi
new members during the past sil
months.
A large manufacturer of patent
medicines in Cleveland, O., has
withdrawn his advertising from &
large non-u union Greater New Yorf
paper.