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The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

Norfolk Landmark, Gold Democrat. }
The Congress which has just ADJOURN
ed has made a record that ought to
arouse the wrath Of the people. 1t has
done some good things for which 1t de-
serves credit Chief among these is the
passage Of law making the gold stand
ard secure. IL has done a number Of
bad things, chief among which is the
application cf a tariff to commerce be-
tween She Island Of Porto Rico and the
rest of the United States Mr.. McKin'
ley's qualification Of himself in connec-
tion with the Porto Rican tariff does
not excuse Congress. Legislators are
sent TO Washington to be men, not pup
pets.
But the great offense which the late
Congress perpetrAted consisted rather in
what it refused to do shan in what ii
actually did. The sins of omission
deliberate, stubborn omission-were
many and appalling. Let as see what
some of the worst of them were. The
following problems it has severely let
alone;
Imperialism, as particularly exempli'
fed in the one arm military tyranny in
the Philippines where a.purchased peo'
pie refuses to be q party to its own sale
and serfdom.
Cuban freedom, in accordance with
the pledge made at the outset Of the
War with Spain.
Trusts built out Of the materials sup
piled in abundance by the radical Ding
ley tariff, to say nothing Of any Other
sort of trusts.
Reduction of the war taxes, which are
accommodating a tremendous surplus II
the treasury in time Of alleged peace
and which, through the indesoribabl'
stamp nuisance. put the people to inces
SAINT inconvenience.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
Lwashinpton Posi-. Independent. }

Washington Post, Independent.
Il must be admitted that the present
prospect Of Congressional investiga.
tion into the Cuban scandals is any
thing bat brilliant Senator Platt, the
venerable Connecticut statesman, was
very fluent with proclamations to the
effect that the inquiry should be
prompt. stern, searching, and compre-
hensive but these roseate utteranoes,
extorted by Senator Bacon's irreyerent
inquisition and the emergencies Of a
rather exacting debate. seem TO have
been drowned in the tranquil depths Of
the post.sdjournment silence and TO
have vanished, with the confding
crowd that feasted on them, into a
locked and bolted past.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14
N Y. Times, Independent. }

The two features Of the session OF
Congress, which are Of the greatest in
terest to the nation on the verge OF
national election are the discretion ao'
corded TO the Executive in the trying
business arising from the results Of the
Spanish War, and the establishment OF
the gold standard. In both Oongrt 50 ha
been in sympathy with the real senli
ment OF the country and there Is not the
slightest reason to doubt that the COM
ing election will show 1t.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

philadelphia Record, Gold.Democrat }
Congress has adjourned The Ad-
ministration wanted it out Of the way,
and the steering committees have deftly
steered it clear Of dangerous commit
ments and tied It up until the COM
mencement Of its final session in De.
cember next. With a full Treasury and
a free hand and the promise Of carni-
val of spoliation after the election, the
adiutants in control Of the Grand Old
Party are cocksure Of the future. They
do not expect defeat; but even if de-
feat should come they have laid their
plans to bring the things they have in
hand to a head before March 4, 1901.
The free lance. (Fredericksburg, Va.) 1885-1926, 1900-06-14

Speaking about the purchase Of armor
plate az provided for by Congress the
New York Journal says "All the work
OF the last five years in the direction Of
curbing the trust has been thrown away.
All limits have been taken off. The
Secretary Of the Navy is authorized TO
pay any price he chooses to consider
reasonable. IL he cannot get armor on
those terms he is directed to build a
factory The American people will
have a chance TO laugh at that ghastly
joke a good many times between now
and election day
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
The Revival Meetings.

1t is we'll known, by this time, by all
our citizens, that plans are we'll along
for the revival meetings to which we
have before referred. Final commun-
aatiuus from t1e Evangelist, Mt Sundav-
fix the date of March 25th for their D..
ginning under his direction. The var
ious committees are busily engaged in
the preparatory work, and by The time
the meetings open everything will be
fully ready for rapid, aggressive work.
The music committee has been especial
ly active. Arrangements are already
completed so far that it is safe to say
that chorus of at least fifty voices will
lead the singing. They will be accom-
panied by two instruments, probably a
piano and organ, and an orchestra of
several pieces will assist in strengthen
ing the volume Of melody. The hymn
books that will be used, 1.-THE Gospel
Pilot Hymnal," will be here in few
days, when the chorus will begin it's
rehearsals, under competent leader so
that, from the first, the service of
song will be an important feature.
1t is desired that our citizens shall so
arrange their affairs as to be free to at
tend the meetings from the first and at
all times. Two services daily will be
held, afternoon and evening, and three
on the Sabbath. An effort will be made
to secure the concerted action Of all our
merchants in closing their places of bust
ness at all early hour, to that they and
their employees may be free to attend in
the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
The Demorest contest.

AS usual Van Werden's opera hall
was crowded last Friday night to hear
the contestants in the Silver Medal
contest. There were seven contestants
for the medal, Bessie Cowden, Blanche
Allen, Mary Gillian, Helen Lorey,
Lucy Ilsley, Harriet Meter and Jessie
Wsight, and they all acquitted them
selves in a most creditable manner.
Indeed SO we'll did they speak that the
judges, Rev. K. W. Castor, Prof. j. A.
Mcintosh and b. w. Garrett, had some
difficulty in deciding to whom it be-
longed, but their final decisiontwas 'aat
Jessie Waight ranked highestf and\ e
was awarded the medal Her subject
was 'The Rumseller's Equivalent"
There were several good choruses and
the Coon chorus and little Edna
Waight's Coon song each brought down
the house, both receiving hearty
encore. The entire program was great
ly enjoyed by the large audience.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
they VIII be GAIA pays.

We mean Friday and Saturday, March
% and "a, the dates for the grand spring
opening of new millinery at Mrs. Lucy
Rays north side millinery emporium.
Mrs. Ray takes special pride in her DIS
play and has spent much time and
money IN order to secure the very finest
things in millinery. On the dates Of
her opening she will be assisted by
enough salesladles so that all who call
will be given courteous attention ito ~ Her
reputation of being the most up-to-date
milliner in southern Iowa and this
year she will surpass all previous efforts.
Every detail has been attended to in
selecting the stock, and hats Of all prices
have been purchased so that the need.
of all can be supplied. Don't forget the
datesi and BY oil means do not fail Stc
attend this grand opening,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
Again Captured the Crowd.

The good show Thursday night
brought out fair house to emf the
second performance by the Beggar
Prince Comedy Company. There was
undoubted satisfaction with the eve
ming sentertainment. "Glroffe Girofla"
was the odd name Of the odder extrava-
ganza. Delightfully."- absurd situations
abounded in the play, the scene of
which was laid in Spain. A laundering
anthropophagous Moor, pretty girls, a
romantic lover, doting father with a
vixenish wife foran antidote, were in
gradients in the mixture OF fun. Rich
costumes of medieval Spain contrasted
pleasantly with Missouri jokes and rag
time melodies. f. A. Wade was regu-
lar entertainment bureau as the Don
with the sesquipedalian name. j. T..
Johnson was strong though not particu.
larly lovable as the Moor. His duet
with +. Wade Cleveland captured the
rowd Miss Pearl Coney was pleasing
as "the twins" The chorus work was
superior throughout. H.
MIR. Cleyeland's illustrated song,
Sing me song of the South" was
two determined encores. The illustra-
tons were precisely handled by Mr..
Cummings,
There will be a big crowd out tonight
for the closing performance, the musical
farce comedy, "My wife's husband, :"
which is reputed full of really funny
fun, People who do not like to stand
up had better have seats reserved
Trenton Tribune.
At Van Wefden,s opera hall Monday,
March 9.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
The First Cannon Shot.

But beware this is not our hottest shot
as We have been preparing for this Bat
tie of High Price goods since last July
18th when we bought our first bill of
goods for 1900.
Now, farmers, there are few things
this year to consider that perhaps you
had not thought of, and one of them is
this: that some of the implement men
have made up their minds to head of
the farmer by buying cheaper line of
goods and selling at last years prices
and the farmer is the one to go loser, as
he does not get the article that will wear
as longsor so pleasant to use.
Now we took time by the forelock and
protected ourselves to the best of our
ability and did not change our line of
goods but stuck to the old John Deere
-plow goods from start to finish.
I'd point. We had three large stores
last year and we had many thousands
OF dollars worth of goods on hand,
hence you see we have the long end of
the letter board.
Sd starting point: Don't be afraid to
SOW oats. We can sell you Irvine this
year under any body. There is nothing
like having some idle money around
when there is failure and our shears
clipped the situation, and if you buy
anything this year without seeing us,
we'll you are the loser. Now, then, see
our big ad. and line of goods each week.
Who can beat them? Look over the
list and see what you will need first
Now as this is only our first shot
watch for next week as We will have .
corker.
Remember you can get these goods al
Lamont or Pleasanton stores. Timothy
cane and millet seed'for sale at all points
Yours for 1900,
BowsHER & BIpD1soN
Leon, Lamont, Plea santon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Charles Jordan, an old time resident Of
this city, now living at Enid. Ok. arrived
Yesterday to attend the funeral of his
mother, Mrs. A. jordan.
Mrs. r. A. Croft returned to her home
at Jamison last Thursday, having come to
Leon to attend the funeral of her little
grandson, John Rush jr
Mrs. J. g. Springer and Mr.. Will
Thomas returned Tuesday from three
weeks visit at Ell Paso, Texas, with their
sister, Mrs. G. M. Murray.
Mrs. Wayne Throckmorton returned to
her home at Derby Saturday. after visit.
ing few days in this city at the home of
her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. ]. F. Penniwell.
Mr.. and Mrs j. L. Warner accompanied
Mr.. md Mrs. j. G. Warner as far as Davis
CITY Tuesday on their way to California,
and spent q few hours with friends in that
city.
A. R. Barnes, editor of the Abba Union,
was in town Saturday looking at the old
Fact press, with view of buying it for
Temporary use, his Office having been re-
Gently destroyed by fire.
Ben johnson who recently resigned his
position at the Bee Hive, went to Weldon
Friday where he will visit his mother
few days and then go to Colorado, where
he has secured employment.
hNie~Vk Hasty returned to her home
rs. .eston Sunday, having stopped OF
4nnIasssisyt i few days WINE returning
fromeNkhsss City. where she was trim
ming in wholesale millinery store.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. W. Sovereign and
children, of Savage. Neb., are in Leon
visiting Mrs. Sovereign's parents, MIR. and
Mrs. william Sherman. Mr.. Sovereign is
. khn md stock h1V.
ers of Nebraska.
]. r. Rowsher and G. NJ. Kohler went to
Des Moines Thursday and spent q couple
Of DAYS in that city looking after business
interests. While there they had the priv.
ilege of hearing Sousa's band, the greatest
| and best band in the world.
w. b. Mills and A. w. Davis, two OF
Eden Townships best farmers, returned
Oklahoma. They drove over 400 miles in
Oklahoma, but found nothing to suit them
and will remain in Decatur county.
]. G. Warner and family left Tuesday fol
Bakersfield, California, where Mr.. Warner
has secured the foremanship of a large
fruit farm. They have many warm friends
in Leon who are sorry to see them leave
but wish them we'll in their Californis
home.
Thos. Teale and R. L. Parrish were a,
Charlton last Thursday on business con.
nected with the bankruptcy proceedings
in the case of NJ. A. Davidson, the Garden
Grove implement dealer. Mr.. Tesle being
the referee for this county in all bank.
ruptcy proceedings.
We received pleasant call last Friday
from Geo. w. Blair, of Lamont, who has
just finished serving term of four years
as postmaster in that town. George made
the best and most accommodating post
from the office with the best wishes of
every patron of the Office. He has not yet
decided in what business he will engage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

NJ. A. Gammill yesterday received a
letter from Willard Gammill saying that
his brother Miles was much better and
was able to travel from Cambridge to
the home Of his uncle John Gammill, at
Stockville. He hadLbeen suffering from
stomach trouble but that had disappear
cd and the day the letter was written
Miles had eaten more than at any time
for month past. This is welcome news
to his many Leon friends who sincerely
hope he will continue to improve.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Don't fail to attend our
spring opening Of new
millinery on Friday and
Saturday, March p and
"a
THOMPSON & WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

A branch Office Of "Blair" the Des
Moines florist. has been established at
The REPORTER Office. Parties desiring
cut flowers can leave their order at this
Office and the hoN ers will be promptly
furnished. Can quote prices on any cut
flowers, and guarantee flowers fresh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

We are pushing the shoe business
these days. Handsome styles for spring
just in and quite line of new walking
shoes and slippers too. Take look at
them whether you want to buy or not.
HURST Bros.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Robert Good received telegram Sat
urday with the sad intelligence OF the
death of his sister, Mrs. Mandy Holii.
day, at her home in Kansas City, Kas.
Mr.. Good took the first train for Kansas
City to attend the funeral.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

We are informed that one of our val
ued subscribers in Texas sent a COM
munication to Leon friends some weeks
ago, with the request that it be handed
to The REPORTER for publication, but
the article never reached this office,
which fact accounts for it's non-appear-
ance in our columns.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

You can get the best warm meal or
lunch in the city at Patch's restaurant.
He carries full line Of tropical fruits,
fresh oysters, confectionery and choice
cigars. Patch knows how to treat YOU
right. 29-lOt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

We desire to secure the services of a
reliable, salesman in your vicinity to
handle our lubricating oils and greases.
Liberal proposition and favorable prices.
Address with references, The American
Petroleum Product Co., Findiay, Ohio.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Miss Matte l.. Mckibben, of Garden
Grove, unexpectedly entertained large
company on Friday composed mostly
of members of her Mission Band and
their parents. After sumptuous picnic
dinner season of social intercourse
and q fine romp for the children, order
was restored and their leader showed
the progress they had made by num-
Der of Rotations and much good sing
ing with her at the piano. Some re-
marks were made all showing apprecia-
ton of Miss McKibben's labers with
regrets for her departure as she enters
wider sphere of usefulness. She goes
to Mexico as q missionary of the M. E.
church. The Ruthean Society can lily
at ord to spare her, its originator and
faithful member, yet all wish her sue
cess in her chosen work for which she
is particularly adapted. The last on
the program was the presentation of q
fine unabridged dictionary by Mrs. ii.
Dayis In behalf Of all. There was much
sadness and feelings that could not be
controlled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Say men! Have you seen the new
shirts at Hursts? Good place to buy
overalis too.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

The bluest blue makes the whitest
white, that's Russ Bleaching Blue, Re-
fuse fraudulent limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

If you want to see the latest styles in
the new spring millinery you will find
them all at Mrs. Lucy Rays millinery
opening on Friday and Saturday, March
% and "a.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
70. HONNOLD.
Haye you seen that new line Of lace
and sash curtains just opened up this
week at Thompson 4 Warmers.

The Iowa Steam Laundry is the largest
and best equipped in Iowa, j. A. Caster
is agent. Send on Tuesday, deliver on
Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
Work Shoee.

We are showing the strongest line Of
strong work shoes we ever had. SELF
made them. We guarantee them.
Don't think Of buying until you see
these. HURST BRos.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
The Southwest iowa District CHRISTIAN
Convention.


On Monday every train reaching Leon
was crowded with delegates to attend
the annual meeting Of the South west
Iowa District Convention which covened
at the Christian church on Monday for
a four-daY session.
On their arrival in the city the dele
gates were met by members Of the re-
ception committee and assigned to the
various homes of the members in this
city, where they are entertained for
lodging and breakfast, dinner and sup
per being served to the delegates in the
Finley store room, SO that all could at
tend the sessions.
Quite number of prominent men
and women are in attendance, among
them being DR.. D. R. DUNCAN, of st.
Louis, VIM. Bayard Craig, Chancellor
of Drake College, Miss Matte Burgess.
q returned missionary, President w. B.
Crewdson, of Corning, Secretary Edgar
Price, of Red Oak, VIM. Orr, of Bedford,
Lou r. Brown of Lenox, secretary
Of the G. w. B. NJ, Miss Annette New
conner, Of Des Moines. district manager
Of the G. w. B. M. and many others
Rev. w. p. Shamhart, of Vallisca
preached an excellent sermon Monda.
night, and at the various sessions Tues
day and Wednesday number of inter
esting papers were read. Chancello
Craig delivered an able and CAREFUL!
prepared sermon last evening.
The convention will close this evening
by an address by Rev. D. Il, DUNCAN
of st. Louis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Rev. ], S. Baxter, who, with Rev. F..
Edwards has been conducting series of
meetings at the Baptist church in this
city; left Ne ffff dsyy for Humeston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Those desiring to purchase furniture
will do we'll to call on US before going
elsewhere. We have just received car
load of as fine furniture as can be pur.
chased in southern Iowa. Prices to suit
purchaser. AMMoNs & BRAzELroN,
Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

100 acres of good farm land in Eden
township, l40 acres of meadow and pas
sture, 10 acres timber. If you want a
good farm cheap see me now, j. J..
Hall, Leon, Iowa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Bert Warner went to Lamont Monday
to attend the wedding of Mr.. Ernest
Conway and Miss Sallie Cooper, which
was solemnized at the home of Elder
Stebbins. of Lamont, on Monday morn
ing at l0:45 q. m. The many friends of
this worthy young couple extend hearty
congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

FoR sAIr-A Thorough bred Poland.
China male hog. A good young indi-
yidpat, Call on G. e. Hull.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

FoR SALE-A few thousand fence
posts for sale. Now is your chance be-
fore the roads break up. Call on A. J..
Richards on the Yankee Roberts farm.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

AucT1cNEER-I will cry public sales,
large or small, at reasonable prices.
Call or address II. II. Heldman, Leon,
Iowa. Satisfaction guaranteed. 2S.2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

John H. Sherman for twenty years
one of the proprietors and editors of
the Osceola Democrat has sold his half
interest in the paper to Will H. Delk,
for a number of years foreman of the
Osceola Sentinel, and the husband of
a former Leon girl, Miss Maud Creigh-
ton. The Democrat under John Sher-
mans management has been one of the
best weeklies in the state Of Iowa, and
Richards & Delk, the new owners will
doubtless keep up it's high standard.
Mr.. Sherman will take a well earned
and much needed rest after being in
harness for more than twenty years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

For sALE-One thoroughbred Here
ford bull coming five years old, weight
100 in his present condition, good
enough bull for any one. For further
information write, ]. B. Dale, Spring
Valley, Iowa, or come and see the
Sbnll 90 o.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
schoo, election,

There was an unusual large amount
of interest taken in the school election
Monday. Two tickets were in the field.
One containing the names of V. Il. Nc
Ginnis and j. h. Evans, was nominated
at caucus held at the court house Fri
day evening, and second ticket on
which were the names of Jap Statzell
and w. A. Alexander made its appear
ance Monday forenoon. There were
355 votes cast, as against 2S9 one year
ago, resulting in the election of
McGinnis and Statzell. j. A. Caster
was reelected treasurer without opposi-
ton, his name appearing on both
tickets. The following was the vote:
Jap Statzell.. ... .................2 31
v. r McGinnis....... $3.50. .............. $500 PIP
w. A. Alexander. .................... ...... l61
j. H. Evans. ......... . l07
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

Don't forget to attend Mrs. Lucy
Rays spring millinery opening on FRI
day and Saturday, March % and 81.
You will see all Of the-very latest STYLES,
shapes and shades and will be cordially
welcomed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15
III II 1I
1912 VOTES
Cast in THE REPORTERS Colorado Vot;nu
Contest as we 90 to press.

The votes in THE REroRTERs Colorado Voting Contest
have been pilng in by the hundreds the past week,
every mail bringing remtances and votes Up to the
time of going press last evening there had been grand
total of So far thirteen candidates have
been announced several appearing this week and
of them rank well up to the leaders 1t would hardly
fair this the contest to give the actual number
each candidate but they will be announced later
The contest has only started this being the second week and
it for eleven weeks yet
The following is the standing of the candidates at this
time:
1. Maud Meter, Leon.
9. Bessie Moore, Leon.
3. Nina Baker Leroy.
4. Stella Hamm, Leon.
). Carrie Judd Garden Grove.
Myrtle Wells Decatur.
Z. nellie Ledgerwood Leon
s. Lou Bells, Leon.
9. Mary Mcdaniel, Blockey.
10. Cora Arnold, Davis City
IL. Eva Hembry, Grand River.
II. Nina DERRICK, Leon.
10. Bessie Negey, Decatur.
illIi
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-15

.sA Salvation Army artist in neigh
boring town wrote on billboard in
flaming letters foot high: "What
shall do to be sayed?" A patent med
icine fiend happened along, and seeing
q chance to make hit answered the
question by painting beneath the fol-
lowing ad Twice: ssTake Carter's Little
Liver Pills." BY and by the holy paint
singer, observing the sacreligious work
of the worldly advertiser, proceeded
to place third line on the board di-
rectly beneath the second inscribing:
"And prepare to meet thy God.'