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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

Commander Davis of the department
of Iowa, 6, A, II. has issued new or.
der to iowa posts. Ha calls attention
to the fact that the reports of annual
inspection must be mailed before Dec.
ember Ia; that the annual election will
be the first meeting in December and
the installation of officers the first meet.
ing in January, in each post in the
state; that delegates and alternates for
the next encampment are to be elected
at the meeting at which officers are
elected, and tha ut past post commanders
should not be selected as delegates and
alternates. Closing his order, he urges
every member and officer of every Iowa
post to do something for the growth of
the order. He calls attention to the
fact that in 1891 the organization reach
ed the high water mark with 20,S24 SOL
d,ers In it, and that this year il has but
l2,224, loss of s,l00, Of whom but
1871 have died. It Is plain he says,
that the conn AIDES should do something
to increase the membership. This is
possible. also, when not to exceed half
the veterans are members of the Grand
Army. He suggests that every post
appoint committee to look after in.
crease in membership and that each
member pledge himself to add an adj
ditional member before the next state
encaHl n ment,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29
Through Tourist Sleepln q Car Ser
vice to Texas, Old Mexico
and California.

Via Chicago Great Western Ry. to
Kansas City, and Missouri, Kansas 4
Texas, San Antonio & Arkansas Pass
and Southern Pacific Railways through
Dallas, San Antonio, Ell Paso and Los
Angeles to San Francisco. Only through
car line from the Northwest to Texas
points and connecting at Spoford juno
ton for all points in Old Mexico. These
cars are in charge Of an experienced Of
fetal and leave Des Moines every Satur-
day at l1:4O a. m. reaching Dallas the
following Sunday, San Antonio on Mon.
day, Ell Paso on Tuesday, Los Angeles
ut noon Wednesday and San Francisco
early Thursday morning. These are
Pullman Tourists Cars similar to those
run on all transcontinental lines and the
charges for berths are about half those
regularly charged. To persons who
have made the trip to California via
other routes, this southern route will
prove most delightful change, and to
persons contemplating trip to Texas
or Mexican points, 1t furnishes facilities
heretofore unoftered, Full information
furnished by any Chicago Great West,
ern Agent, or F. H. Lord, G. p. & 7. A..
ll3 Adams st., Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29
Decatur County Bar ADOPTS Reso-
buttons on the Death Of J.
Edgar Brooks.

BE IT REMKMBERED, That whereas
death has removed from our midst an
honorable member of our profession, j.
Edgar Brooks. therefore.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Decatur
County Bar Association, that the fol-
lowing memorial and resolutions be
presented by a committee Of this body,
TO the District Court of Decatur Coun-
ty, Iowa, with the request that the same
be spread upon the records of said
court.
j. Edgar Brooks was born in Toledo,
OHIO, in August 1865. He attended the
Law Department of the State University
ofIowa, was admitted to the practice Of
law by the Supreme Court of the State
Of Iowa in May, 1891, and practiced law
MS a member Of the Decatur County Bar
from that time until the date of his
death, the 28th day of September, 1900.
For three years prior to the time he
entered the Iowa State University as a
student, he was the official reporter Of
the District Court for the Third judicial
District Of Iowa Of which the Honorable
j. w. Harvey was the presiding judge.
That in view of the fact that he was
a young man of ability, good character
and q good citizen, and on account OF
his efficient services as reporter and
ability and integrity as lawyer, we,
the members of the Bar of Decatur
County, Iowa, in testimony of the high
appreciation in which he was held
blythe brethren of the Bar and by
hl5 friends and acquaintance, do,
therefore,
RESOLVE. That we recognize the abili-
9y, honesty and integrity with which j,
Edgar Brooks discharged his duties in
every relation in life; that as a citizen
he was honorable and upright; that as a
I lawyer he was capable. faithful and con-
scientious in the discharge of his duty
TO his clients; and kind, courteous in
his bearing toward his brethren OF the
profession; and that by his services,
actions and conduct as reporter, lawyer
and citizen he endeared his memory to
US all.
RESOLVED, That copy of these res
olutions be transmitted to the members
Of the family of the deceased and fur
nished to the press Of Decatur county
for publication.
JOHN w. HARVEY
G. w. HOFFMAN, Com.
v. r. McG1NNls.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29
The Twlce.a-Week Republic.

E
Every Monday and Thursday news
paper as good as magazine-and bet
ter, for it contains the latest by tele-
graph as we'll as interesting stories-is
sent to the subscriber Of the "Twice-a-
Week" Republic, which is only $l.O0 a
year.
The man who reads the "Twice- a.
Week" Republic knows all about affairs
political, domestic and foreign events; is
posted about the markets and CONNER
clal matters generally.
The woman who reads the "Twice-a-
Week. Republic gathers bit of valu-
able information about household af-
fairs and late fashions and finds recrea.
7 IN ~ the bright stories that come IN
ton. There is gossip about new books
and dozen other topics of especial in
terest to the wide-awake man and wo-
man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

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whom she told whore the men were,
The guards sent torS assistance ana be-
gan firing into the barn, which was com
pletely riddled with buckshot.
Not being able to force the convicts
out a handkerchief saturated with coal
oil and lighted was thrown into the
barn from the shelter of a nearby crib,
and ina few moments the barn was a
sheet of flames. Nothing was seen of
the convicts, and it was subsequently,
found that they had escaped from the
barn while the woman was away to
notify the posse. The convicts gained a
ridge of timber after leaving the barn,
and being near night, it is thought they
have made good their escape. The Of
ticers are satisfied that one of the men is
badly wounded, as result Of the first
days fusilade.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29
Saved from DROWNING.

axe, rescued Willie Hermer, as he was sink
ng for the last time, and by prompt treat
ment, restored him to lie. After the long
disease is lurking in every corner ready to
pounce upon the weak and unresisIing.
Prompt assistance by taking Dandelion Bit
ters now. will save you. Natures process is
slow. and If you are run down in health. have
y poor appetite, are advanced in years, and
feel unequal to the duties OF life take Dande-
for Indigestion and all liver and kidney troy
bles. II you are woman. and are suffering
from any female troubles have dizzy, fainting,
tiers will cure you. II Everything else has
failed. Prepare your system to withstand the
fall and winter weather by a complete toning
up OF the digestive organs. McGrath s. Still,
Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29
Neuraluia Banished.

There is no more severe or stubborn
pain than neuralgia. A remedy that
will cure it will cure any pain. DIR. g
S. Siiyers, dentist, Louisville, KY, says:
"My wife suffered over two years from
very severe neuralgia, which several
failed to relieve. I then got
Morley's Wonderful Eight, which re-
lieved her in five minutes and soon ef-
fected permanent cure" Sold by
agent in every town, Free trial bottles
at l., Van Werden's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29
The Best Plaster,

A piece of flannel dampened with
Pain BALM and bound to
the affected parts is superior to any
plaster. When troubled with lame back
or pains in the side or chest, give it a
trial and you are certain to be more
than pleased with the prompt relief
which it affords. Pain Balm also cures
One application gives re-
lief. For sale by w. A, Alexander,
drnppiSt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

George Wallace, of Decatur county,
has bought Mrs. Poindexter Thomas
in the east part of town and
will move here III short time and de-
vote his attention to buying and ship
ping stock. He has rented his farm,
near Woodland, for the ensuing year
Lineyille Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

To Hog Breeders: 1 have a herd of
Poland China hogs which are bred from
the best strains in the state. They are
choice young stock, all eligible to record,
viii pay you to ,a see my herd &c s before max
ing a purchase. w. H. HAzLEr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

Many humorous features were devel-
oped in taking the census of 1900. One
question was Indicated by the remark
isslength of residence" which was ex-
pected to show how long the people
living in various localities at the time
the census had been there. When the
reports came in it was found that many
of these were answered in figures in this
way: 2Ox45, l5x30, etc. The enumera-
tors had gone around with foot rule
and had measured the length of the
residences of the people they counted.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

If your children are fretfui, peevish
and cross, mother the same, ditto the
the boss, it would seem proper to give
'em all Rocky Mountain Tea. 35c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once each
day. When this is not attended to, dis.
orders of the stomach arise, biliousness,
headache, dyspepsia and piles soon fol.
low. If you wish to avoid these all.
ments keep your bowels regular by TAX.
ing Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver
Tablets when required. They are easy
to take and mild and gentle in effect.
For sale bv w. A. Alexander.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

Big reduction sale of suits, overceats
and clothing now on at The Bee Hive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-29

Friday night the two convicts, Cravens
and Estelle. evaded the officers and hid
in barn several miles from the peni.
Tertiary. A woman discovered them
the barn. She started for neighbor'
and met some of the prison guards,
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
Quite True.

Gebang says, in speaking of the
little amusement at Wiiliamsville last
Tuesday: But Ben, if We are allow
ed 10 make Il prediction. will one day
be heard from even yet in some public
place at Jefferson City, but probably
not in the Capital building The
spirit of prophecy must be upon
Gebang, for there is a great deal more
in mis- prediction than appears on the
surface. When Fiory Is Governor it
is not at all improbable that Ben will
be found al the Office of the executive
pleading for Gebang. He car rely
upon what little influence Ben may
have. but he should keep out OF
trouble as long as possible.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
\ TOUCHING APPEAL.
One Must be Hard-f I'arted TO Read
and not Respond

Since 1879 the Bryanites have lin
their minds become the safety deposit
vaults so 10 speak OF all the patriot
ism. craftsmanship and love Of coUn-
try IN the land. Everything On the
other side is dishonesty. corruption,
intrigue and demagOguery. Listen
to this touching appeal IN the kansas
City platform:
Believing that our o cherished
institutions are in peril. that the very
existence OF L constitutional ltepuo
lie is at stake and thai thc decision
soon to be rendered Will determine
whether or not our children are 70 en-
Joy those blessed privileges Of Tree
government which nave made Inc
United States great pro@peFtu ahd
honOred. we earnestly ask Tor the
foregoing declarations OF principles,
the hearty support Inf the !iberty-lov-
ing American people. regardless ol
previous party affiliations.
Wouldn't that jar You: y party
thai in liz platform deliberately and
openly its purpose 10 dcba>-
the currency of the country: that takes
a stand on the Philippine question
that would make this nation lose I"-
spcct and dignity in the estimation oi
every civilized country on earth: that
opposes the courts of the land taking
a hand to stop rioting and obstruction
Of property, and virtually says To the
anarchist. come and cast in your lot
with Us, We will protect you: Tor a
party like this to talk about our cher
ished institutions being in peril, and
our Republic in danger. i enough to
make the professional hypocrite turn
green with envy.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
DON'T LIKE THE NEGROES.
Citizens of The5es Object To HAVING
Them There ana Trouble May
Result.

Cairo Bulletin: AZ j. generally
known in this city and county. the
people of Thebcs precinct have for
many year, refused TO allow an! ny
groes 10 reside in their nei"hborhoUd.
They have hesitated AT nothing to en-
force this regulation. resOrting to
physical violence sometimes when
threats did not serve the purpose. But
it seems 10Y they will have to aban-
don this policy or come in contact
with the law.
The J. Ii. Murray Lumber Co.. one
of the big lumber concerns OF the
north which has been operating in
this city and vicinity for some time.
has lately been towing its lumber to
Thebes Tor transfer to &. y +. |. cars
for transportation north. The com
pany OWNS the towboat Condor and Il
fleet of barges, and has timber land
enough in Southeast Missouri and
Arkansas to keep them busy for fifteen
years. Mr.. Chas. Murray l. here to
direct the company business. Sev-
eral days ago be- sent some barges
there ana had them unlUaded by IL
gang OF negroes taken from here.
up there to load the lumber into cars.
about five barge loads of lumber in
all, which would have kept the gang
busy several days. but last evening
the whole gang came back to Cairo
and reported that they had been or
dered way under threats of death,
and that The town marshal was among
the men who had given the order.
Mr.. Murray reported the matter to
the G. X +. L. officials and they at
once sent a special train with detec-
tives TO Thebes, with instructions to
ferret out the guilty partiss. The rail
road company will leave nothing I'M
done to force the citizens of Thebes TO
change their attitude on the negro
question, because it is a matter OF
business with the company. Mr.. Muir
ray says he would not feel SO bad
about it if he could get white men at
Thebes or elsewhere TO do the work.
He saws there are d lot of white men
Idle in Thebes. but they are evidently
loafers. Tor they refused TO work.
Unless he can be protected in taking
his negro labor mp there he Will have
to abandon Thebes as Il shipping
point.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
stockholders Meeting

Notice i hereby given that u meet
ing of stockholders of the Cape eli"
ardca" County Fair and Park Aeeoci-
alton will be held 1T the office of +.
II. Engcimdnn. Its Secretary. in the
court house in the city of CAPE G!rar-
deau. Missouri. on Saturday Sepc.
l5t. 1899. at > o'clock +. NJ. Tor Ike
purpose vf submitting Ia a vote pf
said stockholders Il proposition TO
increase the capital stock of said
association from 5000 10 so, 900 and
I" transact such other business as
may on said day come before the
stockholder,.
DAVID y. GLENN.
LOUIS T. kLOSTERMANN.
y. /. franklin.
CHAS. bLATTNER.
GEORGE WEISS.
AUGUST SHIVELBINE.
". J. HIT.
JOHN f. SCHrCHERT.
WM. Is SCHAEFER.
Directors uf 'he Cape GirurGcau
County Fair and Park Association.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
Death of Well known Citizen.

The Marble Hill Press relates the
following concerning a man who was
well known at the Cape:
Last Saturday evening John W.
Grader with three others started home
about five O'Clock, in a farm wagon.
When IA short distance from town the
team became frightened at a threshing
outfit and became unmanageable. Mr..
Grader jumped from the wagon and
fell on his head killing him almost
instantly. He was a good citizen and
his sudden death is a shock to the
whole community and distressing to
his family and friends. He Il about
SO years old and leaves a family of
six children and many relatives and
friends, to whom our sympathies are
extended
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
Prohibition County Ticket.

The ProhibltioniSts have nominated
the following ticket at Jackson:
y, X. Stevenson. Representatives:
Edward Henderson. Collector: J.. Z.
Ried. She:itf: Il. Il. Burns. Prescott
Ing Attorney: Butter Jackson. Asses
-Or: ". d. Henderson. Treasurer:
Carl Wallace, Surveyor: J. VI Viii
son. Public Administrator: y. II
Judge LIST District: Jno Mcha!e,
Pad District: w. ID Anderson,
Judge common Pleas Court.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14

PARFN S COiE t. ME FOR
THE LITTLE NJ CESSITIES
TO MAXI BABY COM ORT-
BILE,

Toilet powder. brushes. puti-, nipples,
nursing bottles and infants food.
Ladies' may lind what they want in
toilet articles. fine perfumes. box "a
per. tablets and all kinds OF station
cry. Complete stock of household
remedies. patent medicines. dyes. dye
stuffs and everything 10 la up a
complete drug store.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
H~OUSEKEEPERS, NOTICE.

1t is generally known that the Groceries, Flour, Provis-
ions etc., sold by the Nicholas Scharff & Sons Grocer Co., of
St. Louis, give the best satisfaction to consumers of any
goods in the market. All of their brands are kept for sale by
W. M. Stone at most reasonable prices. This only enumer-
ates a few of their goods such as Sneir
Bon Ton HAMS Bon Ton Breakfast Bacon, Bon
Ton Leaf Lard-srcdy pure, Bon Ton Lye, Ben
Hm Tomatoes, Sylvia Syrup, Snow Drift Corn
Starch, Royal, pound package) Rice, Holiday Soda,
Little Giant Cheese-full cream; Banner, Elmo &
O. G. lava & Mocha Cofees; Triumph Brand State
of Maine Sugar Corn.
A reward is offered by the Nicholas Scharf & Sons
Grocer Co $4,000 to any one producing a can of sugar corn
to equal the Triumph.
In California canned fruits their Alpine Brands of extra
can not be equaled. They are simply luscious.
Call, try these goods and many others. Will sell them
at moderate prices.
Phone 239. w. M. STONE, Grocer.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1900-07-14
OSTEOPATHY.
Mrs. Anna E. SeitZ, Do.
81 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, No.

on BT1iIWay, JaPr GlTaTI-au, N".
O>teopa;hy. kirnsyiile. Mo. MI dis
eases treated. nisea-csuf wnmcn ana
children ii speciality. Examination
and consultation free.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-25
ARTESIAN IRRIGATION.
Experiments Now Being Tsied In HArney
County,

County.
The fact that experimental operations
are soon to be inaugura,ed with a view to
ascertain whether the artesian system Of
water supply Is possible to Harney
county, is one Of great Importance to tins
section. 1t Is very doubtful II any pratti.
cal reservoir system Of irrigation can ever
be accomplished here, except the noun.
tain flow Of such stream as Silvies river
he held in check for systematic disburse.
mentS.
Although IN the light ol past ieatS OF
photographic engineering, such could not
BE- considered an impossibility, 1t could he
accomplished only at such expense as
would render II impracticabIe to area Of
lands II could Ne brought to serve. The
smaller sites for reservoirs that abound in
Harnry's hills are beyond consideration
as adjuncts to irrigated agriculture, tor
the reason that the tributary watersheds
are insufficient To supply quantity Of
water worthy Of consideration in tonnec.
ton with the redemption OF arid areas to
a prosperous state OF cultivation.
II is, then, to the artesian well that
Harvey county must look for hope Of
complete irrigation Of It's vast tracts Ot
rich soil now awaiting the touch of mois.
ture. While the result Of the initial ex.
pertinent, even II successful, may not he
taken as assurance that II could he SUI.
cesstully repeated at will, II would at least
indicate that our position toward under.
ground veins in compression is such rs
to obtain the flow II rightly tapped. With
such knowledge the prospective settler
would have greater assurance IN rislting
the trouble and expense Of trial.
II is thought from interrupted expert.
ments Of the past that the Harney valley
is tavolably situated to obtain artesian
water. The coming test viii b- oi such
thoroughness rs TO demonstrate almost to
4 certainty 1t such be the fact. In view
Of the boundless opportunities, artesian
wells would open to agriculture, It Is
earnestly hoped that the trial may he
successful In every particular. harney
County News.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-25
New Quastzbure Discovery.

A new discovery has been made in the
Quartzburg district by Henry l.aurance,
Victor Barker and J. &. Esslinger. The
name Of the property is the Brown Bear
and Is an extension TO Lee Barnard's
claim, the Modock being Oh the north and
the Lost Boy on tn. east. II is between
the Lost Boy and the Sherbondy group,
only further up the hill on the east fork
Of Dixie creek. The character OF the ore
Is sulphide carrying si.o3 in silver, S2.o7
in gold and SCI. 10 in copper. This assay
was made from surface rock. The ledge
Is four feet wide and has two we'll defined
walls. Work has been commenced on
the ledge and tunneling will be pushed
Prairie City Miner.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-25

IN coal and iron mining operations. Nc.
Connel, from the Scranton district, is the
richest man IN the house; his wealth, es.
timated at $40. .ooo, 900. was all Dug uut Of
the coal mines in Pennsylvania. Con.
gresSman Joseph G.. Sih'ey is also very
rich man, the source Of whose wealth Is
petroleum. Ola Master Earth is a boun.
tful parent, and the Sons she has endowed
the most literally somehow have strong
prediction for sta,etraf,.-- New York
Commercial.
The Sumpter miner. [volume] (Sumpter, Or.) 1899-1905, 1900-07-25
Made Their Money in Mines.

It Is an interesting fact that all the e:>'
cessively rich men In the United States
senate made their money in mines and
mining. Senator Clark, Of Montana, by
all odds the richest man in congress,
worth anywhere from sIoo. 100000 to
twice that, made all his money in mines.
Senator Hanna's $I2, 2,ooo, 900 was largely
derived from iron mines. Senator Jones
is worth SIC. o.ooo, 900 IN gold and silver
mines, and Senator Elkins. of West Vir.
Rinia, is rated at S7,ooo,coo mostly made