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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11
HENRY cLEws ON SITUATION.

In his Weekly Financial Review,
Henry Clews says: "The stock market
received a check this week from un.
pleasant developments with local
bank that plainly emphasizes the de-
STABILITY of caution in speculative op.
erations. 1t is just such weak spots as
this which may at any time bring on
disagreeable consequences. At the
moment there are two other factors,
also, not altogether favorable to bull
campaign, in spite of the many other
satisfactory conditions. These are the
German financial crisis and the local
money market. The crop and fall trade
demands are only six weeks or so dis
tant, and it is evident that unless the
bank reserves are increased no very
extensive speculation in stocks can be
carried on without incurring stringent
money market. As soon as July dis
bursements are made some relief will be
afforded, and there is no telling how far
the big holders of securities may he
able and willing to aid the money mar
ket. Large sums are still known to be
locked up in syndicate operations, and
the release of these amounts would be
favorable to ease in July and August.
The second consideration, the crisis in
Germany, is entitled to more weight
than it receives. Germany is suffering
acutely from the consequences of over
speculation in lndustrials during the
last two or three years. Initiation was
the order of the day and reaction fol-
lowed Inevitably. The German bank
failures show very unsatisfactory con-
dition of affairs, and it is by no means
certain that the end of these disasters
has yet been seen. In these days Of
close interdependence between nations
depressions in one quarter is quickly
felt in others. New York cannot escape
the influence of trouble in Berlin. In
fact our very strength makes us the
first outside point from which to seek
relief. The ease of money, however, in
the European financial centers is scme-
what reassuring and fortunately Europe
has few of our securities to return.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

The Vinton Eagle is published by the
state printer of Iowa, but listened how
it is talking about Governor Shaw. 1t
says:
1t may be an unfortunate year for
such man as Mr.. Hartman to be a
candidate for the republican nomination
for governor, as the party seems deter.
mined this year III separate itself into
factions snd tear the party to pieces
There Is too much faction this year;
too much anti; too much railroad and
anti railroad. 1t may be possible
that Governor Shaw has brought the
party into its present unfortunate con-
dition but, if he has there are some re-
publicans in some counties who are
acting the bypocrite.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11
THAT SHOUTING.

This is the time Of year for republi-
can shouting. The government fiscal
year closed June 80 and the Wash.
ington writer's for administration or
gans have already told us that the
books will show an excess of receipts
over expenditures to the amount Of
$77 ,OOO, 900.
In 1887 under democratic admins
tration the excess Of receipts over ex.
pc nditures was over $ll8, 100000.
In 1901 republican administration
has $77 200, 600 left. out of an income of
$587 ,OO0, 600; in 1887 democratic ad-
ministration managed to save over
$ll8 100000 out of an income of less
than 1888, 100000. With 1904, ,0OO, 900
less income the democratic administra.
ton saved over Sal 900, 900 more money.
In 1887 under democratic admins
tration ;the public expenditures were
only about $l64 900 900; in 1901, under a
republican administration the expen.
ditures have reached $50, ,OOO, 900 repub-
Iican expenditures $246, ,OOO, 600 more or
not much less than double.
For the eight years before the Span
ish war the annual expenditures averag-
ed not quite 1927 100000. For the year
just closed the outgo is $50. 0.000, 600 or
$S3, 600, 900 more and there is republican
authority for the statement that the
difference is to grow greater instead Of
less. No doubt of it if the republican
party remains in charge.
Now, will some republican statesman
and economist rise and show what the
American taxpayers-not the syndi-
Gates and adventures-are likely to get
for this increase of $s3 100000 and up.
ward which they are forced to contrib.
ute to pay the piper for the republican
jig?-Chicago Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

An exchange remarks that the farm,
ers should wake up to the fact that
good roads pay" The surest way to
make farming improbable is to live
several miles from market and drive
over bad roads. Many farmers expect
to leave their farms to their children.
They cannot more effectually increase
the Inheritance they leave than by max.
ing good roads. They increase the
value of farms; they increase the COM
forts of country life, the pleasures of
intercourse with neighbors, and dimin.
ish the cost of production. They are
time-saving and labor-saving.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11


If we could sound it loud enc ugh in
the ears of an ordinary American, We
would say: "Don't designate any one
as the Honorable unless he is entitled
to it." And bless your dear souls, there
is no such title as Honorable" in all
America. 1t has been the custom of
Americans to compliment members of
the legislature, members of congress and
state officers as honorables, but all such
titles are mere compliments. They
amount to nothing. The man who has
the honorable" title applied to him, is
usually modest man and abhors any,
thing like ostentatiousnes.- Ottumwa
Independent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

This is changing world. The creeds
ofthe churches are gradually changing.
The beliefs in the creeds also change.
Old formulas Of faith are discarded, or
changed by Interpretation. The new
scholars and historical investigators are
making havoc Of the old beliefs. Bibli-
cal researches has satisfied thousands of
the young that the old conceptions of
the scources of the several books of the
bible are different from the old accepted
views as to them. But there is one COM
fort about it all: Genuine faith. hope
and charity survive. There is less dog
matism, less sectarian intolerance and
more Of the spirit that makes for right
eousness and acknowledges the brother.
hood of man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11


The Cedar Rapids Gazette humorous
~ and sarcastically refers to the "great
discovery the Ottumwa Courier has
made regarding the political situation
in Iowa: Having discovered the great
plot among the democrats Of the state
to elect governor, the Ottumwa Cour-
ier should claim the reward. fhe dem,
pcrats have no moral or legal right to
elect governor and should be fined
and imprisoned or both for entertain,
ing the idea. The governorship has be,
longed to certain railroads and families
for several years and the democrats
should be taught to respect property
rights. The longer the Gazette thinks
of this matter the madder it gets and
will ask right now for an army of five
I'D democrats who believe in hon.
and respecting the property of
rs to assemble in Cedar Rapids and
ceed to hang the men who made the
bt to elect a governor. The idea! If
Governor Shaw means to protect the
niscreants from mob violence he should
be about it, for The Gazette means bus
iness The one democrat in the whole
outfit who knows an ything Of the future
life will be allowed just three minutes
by stop watch to pray when they are
aught. Ottumwa Decomcrat,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11
A BANKRUPTCY DECISION.
"A New Ruling In Bankruptcy Cases
Given by the Supreme Court.

ueW TuuuR III DhukTupLcy cases mas
been made by the United States gu.
preme court. In brief the decision re.
ceived by the referee in bankruptcy is
to the effect that all creditors of man
who has been adjudged bankrupt, who
have received payment of portion of
the debt within four months of such
declaration shall refund such MONIES
paid, or he may not recover the re-
mainder Of the debt. The sweeping
nature Of this decision with its wide.
spsead stfests sscaab fssdily undessso
II 9; ;firm has been selling goods to a
merchant and extending credit as it.
receives part payment on account i'll
will be compelled to refund all such
payments made within four months of
the day that the bankrupt was declared.
This decision was made in the case of
Carson, Pirie, Scott & Co., Of Chicago
vs.. The Chicago Title and Trust Co.,
trustees for Frank Bros, bankrupts.
The following is brief summary of the
vital points Of the decision.
Payment by debtor on account and in.
the ordinary course Of business, if made
within four months of the filing of petit.
ton in bankruptcy by or against him,
though made and received innocently,
the debtor not intending to give pre-
ference and the creditor not knowing or
having reason to believe that the bank
rupt is insolvent at the time of the pay.
ment. are nevertheless preferences
under the bankruptcy act which must
be surrendered if the creditors SO paid
desires to participate pro rata in the
distribution Of the bankruptcy estate.
A preference which has been received
innocently may be retained by him if
he so so elects, but he cannot be per.
mitted to prove his claim in the bank
ruptcy case.
Where creditors had within four
months, received payments on account
amounting to 81 300 and upon bank.
rupt's adjudication proved their claim
for the balance due them, and a diyi-
dend amounting to $464 was allowed
and paid thereon before the trustee dis.
covered that creditors had been given
preferences within the four months and
the trustee upon such discovery filed in
the bankruptcy court a petition for a
reconsideration Of the claim and its re.
Election on the ground of such prefer.
ences, and for the recovery of the divi
dend paid ,and their prayer was allowed.
bat the creditor contends that in view
of section % (b) the court erred in com
pelling him to repay the amount o
dividends so received: Held, that th,
proceedings were not-a suit within th,
meaning of that section and the orde
Of the court requiring the repayment o
the dividend was properly and legall!
made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

Those continued bank failures in the
east are not splendid commentary on
the present prosperous" trusts times.
They prove thBt the whole financial fab
ric of the country is a bubble, liable to
burst at any moment. When the break
does come, it will be one of the worst
for rs.-Creston Advertiser.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

The real objection to Mr.. Cummins is
because he once bolted republican
candidate for governor. W. P. Hep
burn bolted republican candidate fo1
president, yet for years his party has
kept him in congress as the representa-.
tive of the Eighth district. Why ostra.
else .Cummins and honor Hepburn?
Why reward the greater and punish the
lesser offender? o, consistency, thou
art jewel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

Washington Democrat: Shaw for
president. Oh my, what big joke!
What would they want to nominate
Shaw for? Iowa is not even doubtful
state. 1t will go republican on the
national ticket if the old Nick himself
is the candidate. But then, if Shaw en-
joys favorable MENTION" why not jolly
him that way? lti is inexpensive fun
and lends amusements to Iowa news
paper readers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11
HEAT AND CORN CROP.

The Sioux City Tribune goes into his.
tory and dilates upon the loss OF the
corn crop in 1894, by the hot winds, in a
recent issue, as follows:
1t was on July %, 1894, that few
hours of hot winds turned the brilliant
prospect of a great corn crop into the
assurance of hopeless failure. 1t was
the nearest to complete failure of the
corn crop that Iowa ever knew, the en-.
tire west practically lost its crop in
those few hours. Men who knew what
such intense heat meant to crops did
not lose time about taking advantage Of
the opportunity to speculate in corn.
Many of them telegraphed orders to
board of trade agents for the purchase
of large quantities Of corn on margins,
confident that there would Immediately
be great advance when the returns be-
gan to come in from the fields that had
been 4 sept hy the bot blast from &c
I r. itiysfn u "a "a rs 3dslgs
ment was amply confirmed.
Since the beginning Of the present
spell of intense heat many people have
feared there might be repetition this
year of the experience Of seven years
ago. While it is never possible to fore
tell what will occur. it is fair conclu-
sion that every day Of hot weather with
out fatal effects lessons the probability
of the crops being burned up. Thus far
extreme heat has alternated with copi-
GUS showers: and at no time has the
heat reached the point of great danger.
Nowhere in nature is the law of averages
better abserved than in the weather.
In given month there ought to be reg
istered just about certain number of
degrees Of heat; it may bring, as in 1894,
one day of intensity. Grit may come
as this year, with considerable period
of great, but not killing heat. The very
fact, however. that July is starting out
with series of hot days is partial
guarantee that the average will not re.
quire another hot wind, later in the
month. Corn can stand great heat now
better than two or three weeks later
| When it gets;into the tassel it is in the
critical state and the danger is greatest
The chances are that by the time thai
stage is reached, the period Of intense
heat will be past and the present pros
pect for good crop will be in sight o
realization.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

Mayor Tom johnson told the national
social and political conference in session
at Detroit that in his opinion s.the
greatest evil threatening this country
to-day is inonopoiyin private hands. 9
And he declared that 'sthe day the
evils Of taxation are cured, the day that
all classes of men pay the same rate of
taxation, that day the country will be
able to cure monopolies."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

The mother Of Governor Beckham Of
Kentucky has remarkable record. She
has the unprecedented distinction OF
having been the mother Of a governor,
the daughter of a governor, the sister of
a governor and the cousin of a governor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

w. j. Bryan published the Declara-
ton of independence in the current is
sue of the Commoner, and asks that it
be read everywhere at the coming Fourth
of July. Since that grand document
has been designated back number by
the Hannanites,it is well that the masses
become pretty well acquainted with it's
contents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

The threat of the Cummins republican
paper in this city has caused the Leon
Journal to get hump on itself. 1t
came out last week enlarged to IL pages.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11
O. f. HULL. Publisher
Advertising (ates.

Yearly advertisers cent per inch per issue
Occasional advertisers Ycents per inch per
issue.
Locals cents per ling Zach insertion.
Locals set in black fac type lo cents per
line each insertion.
Le.al advertising a,1egal rates.
Church and other rhotices where an admis
ion fee is charge d ybsill be charged Tor al 'he
ate of cents per yne.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

Talk Of your free country, when man
is not even permitted to shoot off his
own mouth!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

The world has no use for faultless
man. Nobody can make any money
out of him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

About the only way to have ones
wife agree with him is to agree with her
first,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

1t takes floating debt to sink des-
perate plunger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

A short man is one who has no none,
to lend US when we 60 forth to borrow
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

Educato Your Bowels With Cnscarote.
Candy CathArtic, cure constipation forever.
l0c, abc. MC.C. Q. fall, druggists refund money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-11

The man who takes the law into his
own hands should be forced to drop it.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
yoNEs,s HEARING POSTPONED.
The Defendant Seems Anxious For
 Preliminary Trial.

Hayneville, Nov. 3.-(Special)-The preliminary hearing of Walter Jones, charged with the killing of Charles Mil Ter at Benton, some days ago. was set for today before Probate Judge Wood. but by agreement between the State and the defendant the hearing was postpon- ed until Monday, December 2.
 The people in the northern part of the County are taking a good deal of inter est in this case and the friends of both the dead man and the defendant have raised money and employed some of the ablest lawyers in the State to prosecute and defend. Jones Is ready ana anxious S,a appointed today at the postponement:
 Dan McLem2re. colored, charged with with today admitted to bail by Judge Wood fin the sum of $LOoo.. This killing occur red about ten days ago, on the w. ID. McCurdy place near Lowndesboro. A large number of people were here from Lowndesboro today interested in this case, principally white people.
 Death of Mrs. J. M. Bivings.
 Bainbridge. Ga. Nov. 25.-(Special.)- Mrs. J. M. Bivings died in this city last
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
MAKING IMPROVEMENTS.
Dwight Manufacturing Company
 Erecting New Buildings.

Gadsden. Nov. 25.-(SpeciaD-The Dwight Manufacturing Company is mak- ing some extensive Improvements on its large cotton factory at Alabama City. Work has commenced on the 100x1s6 feet one-story cloth room and d 50x1o0 cloth storage room
 The handsome new school building be- ing built by the Dwight Company at Alabama City. is nearly completed The desks are of the latest improved style, and are being placed. The heaters and ventilators are also being put in. n7
 The results of the election held al Mcuntainboro Thursday were as follows: Mayor, L. w. Whit; Aldermen. w. C. Hall. Dr. J. J. Patterson. G. L. Cox, T G. Whit and NJ. R. Landers and w. A..
 Articles of incorporation have been granted by the Probate Judge to Smith Echols Hardware Company to do gen eral hardware business, wholesale and retail The company is incorporated at
 The Alabama and Georgia Long Dis iance Telephone Company has increased it's capital stock from $l0OOO to S3O,0OO and papers have been filed in. the Judge of Probates office. This is home company and is growing rapidly.
 John Green, q negro from Greensport fell dead on the street yesterday. He was standing in the door of the store of Ruben Adams cofored waiting for the Colored physician whom he had sent for when suddenly he fell to the ground dead He was a consumptive
 The steamer Willie C. Wagnon came down from Rome with l& bales of cot ton ROO sacks of cotton seed and q large cargo of rniscellaneous freight. On her return trip from down the river the boat brought :90 sacks of seed, several bales of cotton and 3O0Oo feet of logs. The Willie C. makes regular trips on the riv- CT and always has large cargo.
 Preparations are belng mace TOT the Street Fair to be held in Gadsden on December
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
TO BUILD NEW ROAD.
Citizens of Uniontown> Consider Pro- position of Messrs. Stone & Myers.


 'Tniontown, Nov. 5.-(SpeciaD-Pursu- ant to a call issued by Hon. w. M. Tay- Ice. several prominent business men and others met in his office Saturday night to confer with x-Governor Stone and Mfr M. A. Myers of Pennsylvania with refer ence to bringing the road by Uniontown, which they contemplase building from a point along the Birmingham. Selma and New Orleans road to the coal fields. The proposition made by the proje ctors was that the town should guarantee the right of way from Bull Mountain, five miles west of here, to Uniontown, give terminal facilities and s20,000 No money is to be paid unti ithe ,roadFis built and in operation. In order that the proposition might be entertained. Mayor l.. A. Mor- gan was made President and R. E. Love- less secretary 6fsthe meeting. As an in- ducement to the builders. 1t was stated that the town paid annually to the, South ern for fl eight and passenger service $500, GOO and the present policy of the South ern, if continued. wo"ld give to the new road the most of the trade.
 The following committee was appointed to sclic,t uSs criptions: A. c: Davidson J. Harry White and w. H.. Tayloe. lt was agreed that a definite answer would be given by we1nesd ny.
 ne bAptlSl convention pI COiOTcu tiliu- isters has thus far spent its time in the discussion of education and missions. The convention owns the colored university at Selma and the property is valued at $40.000 and Is wholly unencumbered. The trustees report was considered by the convention which shows the school to be in a prosperous condition. Rev. C. L.. Puree. President of the Colored Baptist University of Kentucky, has been elect ed President of the Selma University and will take charge in June.
 Addresses upon education were delivs cred by President-ele Puree Professor w. E. Paterson. Presi lent State ColOred Normal School, and o.hers. Prominent among the delegates are Revs. c. O. Boothe, D. D.; J. H. Enson D. D.; C. L. Fisher, D. D.: W. R. Patti ford ID. D.; A. F. Owen. D, 4D.; W. IT McAlpine. D. D.; l.. l.. Burrefi, M. D. J. w. Moorer M. D.; J. c. Leftwitch, A. B.; P. S. l.. Hutchins, A. B.; w. T. Cole man. A. B., and Rev. s. N. Vass, D. D.. Raleigh N. c.
 Rev. George F. Robertson, pastor of the Presbyterian Church.. advised his con grega tion yesterday a the morning ser vice that he had received call to the pastorate of the Presbyterian Church al Taylorsvlle, Ky, and would submit his resignation for consideration next Sun day. If his resignation is acce pted, he will take charge of his new field the first week of January.
 services will be held in the Presbyterian Church Thanksgiving morning. The Of ferngs will be given to the poor of the town,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1901-11-26
COURT AT EUFAULA.
No Important Cases on the Criminal
 Docket

Eufaula. Nov 25.-(Special.) )-Circuit Court reconvened here this morning with Judge A. A Evans presiding. The crim- inal docket Nas taken up. but no case of importance was called. The business of the Court will n1t require more than two or three days.
 J. Fl. Davis, City Editor of The Times, has severed his connection with that pa per and will mcye to Florida. Julian Guice will take his place.
 The Ladies' Aid Society of the First Baptist Church is arranging to hold a handkerchief bazaar. The home of B. B. Mckenzie has been chosen as a place and the date fixed for December 5th and 9th.
 The ladies of the Methodist Church in Clio are engaged in an effort to raise funds to purchase an organ for the church and are asking donations from citizens.
 J. s. Goodwin is improving from a se- were spell of sickness.
 Lumber and other material are on the ground for the erection of a handsome hotel at Blue Springs. The present one was found inadequate to accommodate the visitors and will be torn away. The new building will contain thirty or more rooms with a large dining room, forty by thirty-five feet, and will be much more convenient and comfortable. A large two-story frame building. the low CT story to be used for a store and the upper one for Masonic Lodge, has just been completed. and several new resi- dences will be erected there this winter,