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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
The news from Mr.. A. =. Shaw. who

The news from Mr.. A. E. Shaw, who
sometime ago shot man in Oklahoma,
is to the effect that he has had his trial
and the jury stood for acquittal, 6 for
conviction of murder in the first degree.
A compromise verdict was reached of
murder in the second degree. The SEN
tence had not been pronounced when
our news was sent; but the laws of the
territory provide that murder in the
second degree shall be punishable by a
term CT imprisonment of from one to
four years; or a fine of one thousand
dollars with no imprisonment Lamont
Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

w. E. Lyon, secretary of the NJ, w.
A., last week received an order OH the
head banker of the Modern Woodmen
of America for $1,000 in favor of Mrs.
Nellie Rains. wife of the late Edwin T.
Rains, who was member of the order
at this place. The money was sem
within week after the papers were
in, which shows prompt action and 8
willingness on the part of the order
Garden Grove Express,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.

In the District Court of Iowa, in and for
In the Estate Of Jordan Kogor, deceased.
To g. b. Roger, B. f. Roger. Nina G. Smith,
Emanuel smith and W. A. smith:
You are hereby notified that the under
signed Executor of the estate OF Jordan
Roger. deceased. has filed his final report
therein in the Office of the Clerk of the Dis.
7tr!ct Court in and for the aforesaid County,
and has asked for its approval and his dis
charge from further duty or responsibility
therein. and that said report and application
flor discharge will come on for hearing before
the Cont aforesaid at Leon. Iowa on The 18th
'dar of November. a. D 1902. at which time
and place you can appear and show cause. y
any YOU have. why said final report should
not be approved and the undersigned dis.
charged from any further duty or responsi
bliiv therein.
sat w. l.. Raglan. Executor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
Asleep Amid Flames.


Breaking into a blazing home, some
6remen lately dragged the sleeping in
mates from death. Fancied security,
and death near. It's that way when
you neglect coughs and colds. Don't
do it. Dr.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption gives perfect protection a.
gainst all Throat, Chest and Lung
Troubles. Keepit near, and avoid suf.
fering, death, and DOCTORS bills. A tea
spoonful stops late cough, persistent
use the most stubborn. Harmless and
nice tasting, it's guaranteed to satisfy
by l.. Van Werden. Price SOC and 81.
Trial bottle free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
Making Rens Lay.

Hens will lay if they have the right
kind of food and plenty of it. Lees
Egg Maker supplies meat, food and
other elements needed for egg produc.
ton and has the we'll earned reputa-
ton Of being the best poultry food in the
world. 1t makes hens lay, prevents
and cures colds, cholera, etc. II is the
biggest ana best 25 cent package on the
market. Sold byJ. 4. Penniwell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
Luck In Thirteen.

By sending Is miles VIM, 'Spirey, Of
Walton Furnace, VT. got box of
Bncklen's Arnica Salve, that wholly
cured a horrible Fever Sore on his leg.
Nothing else could. Positively cures
Bruises, Felons, Ulcers, Eruptions,
Boils, Burns, Corns and Piles. Only 25c.
Guaranteed by L. Van Werden druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
A policeman's Testimony.

]. N. Patterson, night policeman Of
Nashua, Ia, writes, "Last winter had
bad cold on my lungs and tried at
least half a dozen advertised cough
medici mes and had treatment from two
physicians without any benefit. A
friend recommended Foley's Honey and
Tar and two thirds of bottle cured nae.
l consider it the greatest cough and
lung medicine in the world" Sold by
L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT

NOTICE OF FINAL REPORT.
10 the District Court of Iowa. in and for
Decatur County. No. 53T probate.
In the estate al II. f. Newlin. deceased.
To John Newlin and Margaret ]. Buck:
signed Administrator OF the estate of II. r..
Newlin, deceased. has fled his final report
therein IN the Office of the Clerk ofthe Dis.
trict Court ia and for the aforesaid County,
and has asked for Its az prevail and his dis
charge from further duty or responsibility
therein, and that said report and application
the court aforesaid at Leon. Iowa, on the nth
day Of November, A. D., 1902 at which time
and place you can appear and show cause. II
any you have, why said final report should
not be approved and the undersigned dis.
charged from any further duty or RESPONSE
biiity therein.
Sat j. E, LENTz Administrator.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
Startllno. But True.

IF every one knew what grand
medicine DR.. Kings New Life Pills Isl"
writes D. h. Turner, Dempseytown, Pa,
you'd sell all you have in day. Two
weeks use has made new man of me- y
Infallible for constipation, stomach and
liver troubles, 25c at L, Van Werden's
drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
Subsoription Rates:
Advertising Rates.

Yearly advertisers cents per inch per issue
Occasional advertisers IL cents per inch per
ssue.
Locals cents per line each insertion.
Locals set in black face type 10 cents per
Inc each insertion.
Legal advertising at legal rates.
Church and other notices where an admis-
sion fee is charged, will be charged for at the
rate of cents per line
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
Real Estate Transfers

The following are the most important
real estate transfers from Oct. 2lst to
Oct. 81, 1902 as reported by Stephen
Varga:
George Wallace to Joseph Smith,
l20 acres in Woodland. ...-......... $4,000
W. L. Blair to Geo. S. Barr, lots
in Van Wert.. . .......... 215
Geo. l.. Parker to G. f. Citizens.
lots in Davis City ...... 49, ... 1856
Frank A. Fear to Sarah A. Switz-
err, lots in Grand River ............ 800
Bert S. Baker to Jacob Switzer,,
lots in Grand River ..., 500
Jeffrey Binnipg to Jacob Switzer,
lotsin Grand River .... .......... 275
Oliver w. Foxworthy to L. j.
Snyder, lots in Weldon .. - 500
Grant Grubb to j. B. Thompson,
so acres in Long Greek ........ 5000
Sheriff to John O.. Moon Assignee,
IL acres in Fayette ..... 10000. 612
Charles Ii. Edwards to Elizabeth
j. Stanley, lots in Leon. 400
O. L. Thompson to j. 7. Holt,
lots in Van VERT ..... 20
w. F. Blair to A. R. Wilson, lots
in Van Vert ... !. =. ....... ......... 125
E. A. Adams to Virgil +. Adams,
40 acres in Long Creek ... 1900
Isaac N. Fortune ct al to Bar.
bara A. Fortune, lots in Davis
ON,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

Wrinkles are smoothed away by its
healing touch. Brain tired and depress.
ed people will find a cure in Rocky
Mountain Tea. 35cts. at w. G. Stempel
& Co.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
favor with which it was regarded by the

favor with which 1t was regarded by the
| gathering.
The last act is brilliant finale to the
! spectacle. In 1t are shown the palace
of Hur, the Vale Of ,Hinnon, and Ben
Hur's vision of the Mount OF Olives From
| the city of Jerusalem comes a multitude,
and on the one side stand the mother
and sister of Hur, despised by all because
they are lepers. They kneel In supplica-
| ton. and suddenly a grca, shaft OF light
| appears from the direction of the Mount
| of Olives. 1t is intended to signify the
presence of the Messiah. and as it touches
the heads of the kneeling lepers their
cleansing is effected The scene then be-
comes opaque, and Hur IS seen rousing
himself from his slumber. to be greeted
with the tidings of the miracle on the
Mount of Olives. The curtain falls on
great chorus of thanksgiving. in which
several hundred voices take part.
The company is of uniform excellence,
but the work of Henry Jewett as Simon
ides stands out above that of his associ-
ates. Mr.. Jewetts impersonation is virile,
and impressive, and convincing-indeed.
it Is this latter quality that makes it
pre-eminent. William Farnum is digni
fled and graceful Ben Hur. and in adj
dition to making General Wallace's char
acter living parsonage, displays some
Unexpectedly strong dramatic qualities.
Mabel Bert as the mother of Hur is ad-
mirable, and Helen Prindiville as Tirzah.
and Mary Shaw Amrah are both good.
Sylvia Lynden has a difficult role in Iras,
but she triumphs where many another
actress would founder in sea of I'M
certainty. Ellen Mortimer is a refresh
ingly sweet Esther, and lends much charm
to the Characterization. George Alison
acts his part OF Messiah so well that he
quickly incurs the ill-will OF that portion
of the audience that is not schooled up
to the duplicity OF the average stage vii
lain. Francis Kingdom as Balthasar and
Henry Weaver as 1lderim are both ca
pable players. The company is one of
the largest that have ever occupied the
National stage, and from the humblcst
member of the ballet to the young am
bilious actor with lines to speak.
every body works necessarily to provide
superior performance.
There will be matinees of Ben Hur'
tomorrow and Saturday. The engagement
is limited to this and next week, AMI al
ready the advance sale of seats is large
enough to ensure crowded houses at every
performance.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11

Realizing that two weeks must be put
into one so far as vaudeville at Chase S
Is concerned. on account of the occupancy
of the theatre next week by the Daugh-
tiers of the American Revolution, the pa
irons of vaudeville turned out in goodly
numbers yesterday and set the seal of
their approval upon the various numbers
of the bill as they occupied the Chase
stage.
The Lefebre saxophone artists give a
delightful entertainment, and Mr.. Lefebre
brings out such beauty of tone and effect
in his manipulation Of this instrument
as 10 argue it an unknown quantity in
the expression of musict TO those who have
not heard its possibilities realized by Mr..
Lefebre and his associates.
La Neya with her succession of novelty
dances, four in number, delights the eye
with electr and color effects, which
are well arranged. The comedy cyclists,
Hacker and Lester, have added few new
points to their act since last seen here,
so that it still remains quite original. and
is sensational without any apparent effort
or too much side play.
There are three sketches on the bill.
all different in conception. and OF them
fydH anu !NCHhcIu, III -haS Aio5,cit - =
Father" are the most popular, although
Hines and Remington, in Miss Patter, of
Patterson, and O'Brien and Havel, in
The Newsboy and the Maid" are re-
ceiyed with much favor.
Lavender and Tomson, in comedy crea-
TORS, consisting of songs and dances.
open the bill, and Caroline Hull. with a
voice of the Helene Mora class, renders
several songs, but wins more approval
through her stories, some OF which have
the virtue of being unhackneyed.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
RECEPTION TO MRs. STEVENS
Washington W. {. L. L. to Honor Of
ficers of National Organization.

Mrs Lillian NJ. N. Stevens and Miss
Anna A. GORDON, president and vice presi-
dent of the National Woman's Christian
Temperance Union. will arrive in this
city next week. They will be attended by
their secretary, Miss Mary Powderly.
They will participate in the sessions of
the National Council OF Women, which
opens February 10, in Carroll Institute
Hall
A public reception will be tcndered Mrs.
Stevens and Miss Gordon in the parlors
Of the w. C. T. u. Building, 522 Sixth
Street northwest, which will be one of
the social events of the season The
affair is in the hands of standing COM
mittee on social meetings, consisting of
Mrs Alfred Wood, chairman; Mrs II. T.
Phillips, Mrs. d. E Wedding, Mrs. Van
Arsdale. Mrs. Fernandez, Mrs. B. L.
Nevius, Miss G. NJ. Nichols, Mrs. T. A.
Williams.
Many white ribboners are already in
the city, and others are constantly ar
irving to attend the several national
gatherings of women held here this
month, who will swell the number at
this reception.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
SEMINARY RECEPTION.
Final Dance of the season Given by
Mrs. G.. Il. SmaIlwood.

The last of the receptions given by Mrs.
G. 7. Smallwood and the young ladies Of
Washington Seminary took place on the
9TH instant. The reception rooms were
artistically decorated with palms and
flowers. The guests were received in the
drawing room by Mrs. Smallwood, assist
ed by the Misses Prather, Fenno, Towles,
Ridenour, Ellis. Brown. Eberly, Craig,
Chapman. Kidder. and Davis. Miss Sew
ret and Miss Taylor, assisted by the
Misses North, Hoover. Sheldon. Crum-
packer, Hargis, Biddle, and Hodge, re-
ceived in the reception hall. Mrs. Cate
and Miss Barton presided In the dining
room, assisted by the Misses Perkins,
Marston. Hazen, Bowen, and Workman
Guests were presented by Miss Lehman
and Miss Klopfer.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
of the very bes. things in the burlesoue

of the very best things in the burlesque
line CT the season. Songs are rendered
during the action of the piece by Misses
Dexter. Higgins, Allen and Homer. May
Hoey. Camille Calhoun. Hazel Harris.
Alex Cameron, Susie Rocamora. the How
ard sisters. Nellie v. Nichols. and Val
more and Adams.
The vaudeville part OF the programme
Is given by Rowe and Doyle. in new
Offering, called Are You Watching"
Katie Allen Fox, coincidence OF good
methods; Lorraine Armour and Charles
Baguley, in an operate sketch. and Bar
ney Ferguson and John Mack, two uncom-
monty clever Irish comedians. who give
sketch styled THE Dimple Sisters"
Commencing with this week. there will
be two special ladies' matinees at the BIZ
jou. on Friday and Saturday. and on these
occasions smoking will be prohibited.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
ALLOTMENT OF CREEK LANDS.
Conference Held TO Settle Difficulties
I'm Indian Territory.

A conference between Mr.. Tams Bixbee,
Of the Dawes Commission; Gen. Pleasant
Porter. chief of the Creek Indian Nation,
and the Secretary Of the Interior was
held yesterday for the adjustment of diff
culties growing out of the allotments Of
Creek lands in the Indian Territory.
The question of land allotments has
been causing trouble in the Territory for
some time. Some of the Indian lands con-
tain valuable mineral territory and the
Indian ONCE is anxious that an equitable
distribution be made. The Creeks wish to
retain their original allotments. They are
willing as individuals. TO run the risk of
an unequal distribution in point OF none
tary value.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
ENJOYED A NOVEL DANCE.
Neutrality-suspicious. Guests mt n F'Iam,
Ball, Given at Brandy, Va.

number of well-known Washing
tonians were guests of Misses Linda
Allen and Lille Abbott at novel dance
given last Friday night at the residence
of the latter in Brandy, Va.
The affair was known as flame ball. -
and appropriate TO the occasion the ladies'
present were all attired in red, while the
men wore ties of brilliant carmine hue
Refreshments were served during the
evening and dancing continued until an
early hour. Among the Washington guests
were Misses May Burton, Olive Maddox.
Ethel Hunt, and Maude Abbott; Messrs.
Presby Herndon. c. o. Holmes, d. G.
Jones, and Claude +. Taylor.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
"The Night Before Christmasv at the
Academy.

THE Night Before Christmas" a new
pastoral drama. made its initial local ap-
pearance at the Academy last night to ca
pacity business and pleased the audi
eDce.
The play is a mixture OF melodrama and
comedy, with enough of the rural cast
to give it distinct entity of its own. In
many places 1t is genuine thriller. "
but does not descend to the level of the
ordinary melodrama to get effects. 1t
tells n story of a Spartan father, who,
being a Judge, Is compelled to sentence
his own son to death for murder, and who
afterward. as Governor OF the State of
Ohio. Is put in the position of either re-
fusing pardon for this son or bringing
disgrace on his name. The son. who has
been falsely accused of the murder, is
brought to his disgrace by his love for
rum. and through all his troubles Is sup
ported and defended by his sweetheart
The story ends happily by confession
OF tramp. who has committed the muir
der to avenge wrong done his wife by
the villain.
The cast and the scenic effects of 1.-THE
Night Before Christmas" are considerably
better than are usually seen in popular
priced houses. and the efforts OF the ex-
cellent company were greatly appreciated
by last nights audience.
Among the leading people Of the COM
pany are Elmer Grandin, Helen Quincy,
Grace Estelle Clarke, Edward II. Banker.
Ned Risley, the Clifton Children, Wallace
Hopper. Lee Daniel. Joseph Graham, and
Fred Anderton.
Specialties by the Clifton Children and
the Buckeye Comedy Four add materially
to the general good effect of the piece.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
GOVERNORS OF THE ASSEMBLY.
Assisted in Receiving Guests by Mrs
G.P. WetnOre.

The governors Of the assembly are:
John Davis. John Hay. Walter V. R.
Berry, Charles Bispham. William ].
Boardman, Constantin Brun, William S.
Cowies. Charles C. Glover, Arnold Hague,
George HELEN. Henry May. Edward Nc
Cauley. Thomas Nelson Page, John C.
Poor, Joseph p. Sanger.
These gracious hosts received the
guests, assisted by Mrs. G. P. Wetmore.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
Lafayette Players Revive "Thc Lost
Paradisc.o

Those who knew the late Henry C. De
Mile through his collaboration with
David Belasco in the writing of The
Charity BALI and THE Wife," will find
much to entertain them in the current
production Of another of the authors
works, The Lost Paradise" which the
Bellows stock company presented last
night at the Lafayette Theatre. De Mile
undoubtedly knew human nature and the
art of Representing it in a genuine. true
to life way.
In The Lost Paradise there is much
in the treatment of the theme to suggest
the authors other plays. in that it deals
very generously in that qualification
which is particularized as heart inter-
est" The melodramatic effect OF the
strike is somewhat apart from what the
public has been taught to look for in
this class of stage literature, but the
scene nevertheless does much to
heighten the interest and lend action to
the piece.
White Whittlesey carries off the hon
ors of the performance as Reuben Warner
the superintendent of the mill Mr..
" hittiesey gives the part an intelligent
reading, and makes the superintendent n
loyal. true-hearted. and upright man.
Charles Wyngate's Bob Appleton is
breezy sketch. and Myron Leffingwell
comes well to the fore as Schwartz, a
mill hand. delivering his speech in de-
fence of the employees with much empha-
sis. 4 bit of character work which stands
out conspicuously is the role of Old Ben
sill. played by p. J. Durgan. Although
the part is minor one, the actor gives
conscientious and truly commendable
performance. Frederic Sullivan has an
eccentric role, much to his liking. and he
creates no little amusement.
Miss Lawrence looks very pretty and
wears some attractive gowns as Margaret
knowltOn, the daughter of the mill own
er. Antoinette Walker is a bright and
fetching Polly Fletcher, waiting for some
little bird to build nest for her" When
Miss Clinton tones down the part of Gin
ders she will make IL one of the promi-
nent roles in the play.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
DECORATION OF BALLROOM.
Costly Display of Flowers, Hang
fngs, and IIIuminntiOns.

The banquet room of the Arlington was
as green as a tropical forest with laurel
and smiIax that canopied the ceiling and
palm trees that hedged the walls.
The great mirrors that panel the room
were banked with growing aZaleas. pink
and white. and masses of snowy daisies.
An outer trellis was bedded with fern
and moss. and among the mass of green
cry were lilies and hyacinth blooms.
A Jungle of Palms.
The music gallery was hidden behind
a jungle of palms, and from the centre
branched a boganyillia tree. filed with
thousands of blooms of a delicate pink.
From each foliage-filled window was
suspended a floral basket, and before each
mirror was an artistic arrangement of
blossomms and sheaTes of Eastern palm.
A Nipple Effect.
The entrance from the ballroom to the
adjoining reception parlor was draped
with portieres of forest green plush that
formed background for ripples and bow
knots of rich yellow satin. This ripple
effect was repeated in graceful fashion
over the mirrors and at each end of the
gallery; the cleaning yellow of the rib
bon contrasting artistically with dark,
rich green.
The golden effect was entranced by
showers of incandescent stars that illum-
mated the palm trees at the gallery end
of the ballroom, and the centre of the
ceiling, where they took the form of 4
single, large star, the lines radiating from
an electric sun.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
THE DECORATIONS MAGNIFICENT
Mrs. @. P. Wetmore Assists
Governors to Receive.
LIST OF INVITED GUESTS
Most Notable Event of the Year n
Splendid Success-Brilliant Close
of the Season at the Arlington
Flowers in Tropical ProfusiOn.

The governors and members of the
Washington Assembly brought the social
season TO a brilliant close last night with
their annual ball.
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
IMPRESSIVE and
Big IS ben HUR'
National Audience Delighted
With the Spectacle.
NOVEL ADROITLY DRAMATlzED
William Young Has Provided
Notable Contribution to the Litern-
ture of the Stage in His Version of
General WnlInce's StOry-Company
of Uncommon Excellence.

Last night ben Hur'' dramatization
OF General Wallace's story. by William
Young, was presented for the first time in
Washington at the National Theatre
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
Lansburgh &Bro
This Muslin
Underwear Sale

Brings you the best bargains ever offered
in we'll made. carefully cut and daintily-
trimmed Muslin Underwear. There is not
a piece in this entire assortment that
We cannot cheerfully recommend.
Wenens French Cambria Covers. round
neck; some trimmed with insertion and
ett.ing CT Valenciennes lace; others tight
fitting. trimmed with embroid- nrc
cry. Actual worth. 29c. Dur ~
Ing THIS sale ....-......-..
Women's Drawers. made of good quality
muslin; some with deep hemstitched rufhe
and tucks. others plain rufie or
with tucks. Actual worth. 29c. IO
During this sale .................-..6
women's Plain Chemises, made of good
muslin; round neck: finished or
with hemstitched rufie. Actual III
worth. 35c. During this SALE. ....61
Women's Muslin skirts, made with deep
circular hemstitched umbrella Aac
ruffie; very full. Actual worth. ulC
SIC. During this sale.
Women's Gowns. made of cambria. main
sock or muslin; high. square, surplice or
round neck. trimmed with embroidery or
lace; others with plain hem nor
stitching. Actual worth, s1.50. HNS
One lot of Women's Nainsook and Cam
brio Skirt Chemises; round neck. trimmed
with insertion or Val. lace O. ~
or embroidery. Actual worth Nj ~
S1.5O. During this sale ........V Is -
Women's Fine Nainsook Gowns; high.
surplice or square neck, trimmed with
embroidery or fine Val lace O. IN
Actual worth. s1.5s. Dur nj III
ing this sale - ~ ~
Women's Fine Cambria Skirts made
with deep umbrella ruffie, trimmed with
two rows insertion and ruffie of point de
Paris lace; others with embroidery and
hemstitched tucks. Actual Nf IN
worth 81 g. During this Nj "
S"ie -'.'.--'..--.... -..--.-.-... " ~
The Washington times., 1902-02-11
satin. Palms, and Flowers.

IN the gold and red parlors the yellow
satin ribbon rippled in and out of the
decorations of palms and flowers. and in
the white reception room the air was
fragrant with masses Of white and deli
cate purple lilacs, set in banks of fern