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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

The Iowa auditors report on life i'm
surance in Iowa for 1901 shows that
during the past two years the number
OF companies, including assessment so.
cieties, writing life insurance in the
state has decreased fifteen. In this
time the number of Iowa companies has
increased from Z to II, the number of
non Iowa from 33 to 35, the number of
fraternals decreased from go to 54. The
decrease was principally IN the number
of assessment companies. The number
of policies has increased IS, ,552 and the
amount of insurance 500, ,96O, ,952. Dec.
81, 1901, the total number of companies
doing life business in the state was
l2S, with 3S2, 1854 policies and insurance
amounting to $534 ,394 ,495.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
The Philadelphia Times. renublica,

The Philadelphia Times, republican,
becomes frank enough to remark: $50
much is the modern world in haste to
get rich that it rarely has time to an
alyze even the more conspicuous ways
OF doing so that are in vogue. A loose
system of business ethics has thus been
forgotten which in certain lines of en-.
terprise, seems to evoke but little prac.
tlcal reprobation. The public has be.
come SO accustomed to the idea that
dishonesty, or at least insincerity, turks
behind jointstock projects, especially
those Of which the ostensible object is
the exploiting of alleged new discov.
cries, new inventions or new methods
OF production, that it habitually pities
the victim without wasting any sym.
pathetic indignation over him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
CONGRESS- SURPRISING ACHiEy.
MENT.

1t one is to believe the editorials in
which both houses of congress were dis
posed of. the most comforting feature of
the last session was its close. 1t pro.
y,ded tor the disbursement of nearly a
thousand millions of dollars. 1t may
have put other achievements to its cred. /.
1T or d'scredit, but this performance is
so colossal THAT, for me, it SO overshad-
ows Others that they are without form,
When it is recalled that the annual ex.
penses Of the Federal government, little
more than forty years ago, were Fifty
millions of dollars, the casual way in
which billion is wrenched from the
treasury should satisfy every voter that
allegiance to party is the jest Of the few
and the foolishness of the many.-Tbe
0nlooker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION


A delegate convention of the Democrats OF
the state of Iowa will be held at Des Moines,
Iowa. on
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 1909,
to place in nomination candidates for the fol-
lowing offices. to-wit:
secretary of State.
Auditor of State.
Treasurer of Stale.
Attorney General
Judge of Supreme Court.
Clerk of Supreme Court
Reporter of Supreme Court
Railroad Commissioner.
and to transact such other business as may
properly come before said convention.
The ratioiof representation will be one dele.
gate. at large from each county and one dele
gate for each 200 votes fraction of 100 or over
cast for the Democratic candidate for governor
at the last general election. The Eighth dis
trict counties will be entitled to the following
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
BOUTWELL, QUITS HIS PARTY
Ex-Governor of Massachusetts. Go,

Ex-Governor Of Massachusetts,, Geo.
s. Boutwell,, ont Of the leading re-
publicans of the nation. has quit
the republican party.and will support
the democratic ticket, on the ques-
ton of imperialism. A press dispatch
from Boston says:
II shall not vote for republican can.
didate for president who stands for i'm.
perlalism. So far as they are anti-im.
perialists am with the democrats heart
and SOUL"
In these unequivocal sentences the
venerable, lifelong republican, a men,
Der of the old famous "Old Guard" of
the party, Ex-Governor George S. Bout.
we'll, defined his position tonight when
asked if he would attend the democratic
league dinner July o. His name ap-
pears on the list ofinvited guests among
a score of democrats of national prom
inence. There was not another republi-
can name on the list. This declaration
of Ex-Governor Boutwell, is tantamount
to separation from the republican party.
George S. Boutwell, was one of the organ.
izers Of the republican party, having
been an abolitionist before the war. He
was the youngest man ever called to the
office of governor of Massachusetts, be-
ing under 80 years when elected. He
helped draft the Internal revenue bill
under Lincoln and was secretary of the
treasury under Grant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
DAYS OF GRACE ARE NO MORE.
Such Is the Ruling Made by
Attorney General Mullan.

The, law in Iowa requiring days of
grace has been abolished. This is the
gist of an opinion that has been pre-
pared by Attorney General Mullan IN
response to request for a ruling on the
question by Auditor of State Merriam.
The negotioble instruments measure,
which was enacted by the last general
assembly, had the effect to eliminate
days of grace from the Iowa laws.
There have been many inquiries on
this subject from bankers and it was
because of these that Mr.. Merriam sought
an opinion from the attorney general.
There have been conflicting opinions
on this subject and banks have been
given much trouble by the uncertainty.
Mr.. Mullan has investigated the law
thoroughly and says he entertains no
doubt whatever that days of grace have
been abolished. When the negotiable
instruments bill was before the house
last spring the question was raised
whether it would not have this same
effect. Representative Clarke of Dallas,
who introduced the bill, held it would
not, and little more attention was given
it. Had it been known the effect of the
measure would be to do away with days
of grace there is no doubt an amend
ment would haye been insisted on, in
asmuch as measure to abolish days of
grace had been defeated earlier in the
session.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

The e.Waterloo Courier says the news
paper reporter is not the only one who
exaggerates, who enlarges upon the
truth. Preachers particularly profes.
slonal revivaiists-do it, the Courier
asserts; merchants do not always tell the
sober truth; the man who sells his house
or his farm magnifes the good qualities
of the same; even the school teacher ex.
aggerates mildly, and perhapes Abraham
Simmer himself, who got $25, 900 out of
man who had previously refused to do
nate $25,, unconsciously departed from
the truth. SIN church, in state. in pol
tics, in social life-eyerywhere," the
Courier concludes-"th art of exagger-
alton is employed"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
In view of the fact that the seniannual

In view of the fact that the serliannual
report of the steel trust shows for the
last six months net savings to the
trust of S64, 900 900, it will be very hard
to make it appear thatithere should not
be revision of the tariff relating to that
industry. No one can question the fact
that the prices for the products of the
trust, that are exacted from the people
are higher than they should be, and the
feeling is widespread that reduction in
the. tariff would bring prices down.
The republicans must stand for reason
able tariff reforms.-C -Clarinda Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
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
line 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 5 cents per line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

The tow pship caucuses will be held at the
place where the last general election was held
in there respective tow nships and voting place
on SATURDAY, August 9. 1902, at2 o'clock p. m.
titled. full attendance is earnestly request
ed. All voters who belieye in the principles
of the Declaration Of Independence and who
Srepublcanism are earnestly invited to attend
our caucuses and aid us IN restoring the prin
ciples of equal rights for all and special privi
leges to none. MARION WOoDARD
o. r. HULL, Secretary. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24
Democratic County Convention.

delegate convention of the democrats of
Decatur county. Iowa. will be held at Van
Werden's opera hall in Leon, Iowa, on
w SATURDAY, AUGUST 9. 1901
at III O'Clock, o. M to select delegates to ut
tend the state, congressional and judicial con.
ventions and to nominate Candidates for the
following named county offices tOWit
One County Auditor
Nna C,ers OF the District Court
One County Reo0Yder
One county Attorney
One Member of Board of Supervisors
And to transact any business that may
properly come before them. The ratio of rep
township and voting precinct and in addition
thereto one delegate for every Is votes or
traction of 10 votes or over cast for I. j. Phil>
lips Tor Governor at the last general election.
Under this call the townships will be entitled
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

A census bulletin on "Needles and
Pins" just published, vouches for the
interesting fact that upward of6s, 100000
gross of pins "a gross is twelve dozen)
are made and used in the United States
every year-not quite a gross of pins per
annum per capita Of the population; and
nobody knows "where they 90 to-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-07-24

All voters who endorse the principles of the
Democratic party are invited to participate In
the selection of delegates to this convention.
BY order OF the Democratic State Central
Committee. S. T. MCCONNELL
N. q. RosERrs, Chairman.
Secretary.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
YALE CREWS WORK
It Was Light This Morning Owing to UnfavorabIe Weather Conditions

It Was Light This Morning Owing to
 Unfavorable Weather Conditions.
 Yale Quarters, Gales Ferry, June 16. All of the Yale crews did light work this morning on account of the unfa, yorable condition of the weather. A strong wind was blowing from the southwest, almost directly up stream, and the tide was on the ebb This ere ated rough water and the crews were unable to do very much work. The coaches, however. expressed them selves as being satisfied with work of the varsity and freshmen crews.
 The freshman substitute four and the varsity four were on the water first. going out at 9:15. They rowed up the river about q mile in short stretches. returning--fo the quarters at 9:45 They rowed down river very carefully with a low strike on account of the rough water. The work of these crews was only fair
 The varsity took the water at 9:45 rowing up the river two miles in short stretches. On the return the crew practiced several racing starts. finish ing up with quarter mile squirt to the float. rowing about a twenty-six stroke
 The freshmen who went out shortly after the varsity returned, practiced racing starts for about two miles up the river and returned.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
OLD FIGHTER TALKS,
General Santos Says the Colombia
 People Are Fighting for Principle.

General Santos Says the Colombia
 People Are Fighting for Principle.
 New York, June 16.-General Ga- briel Vargas Santos,s head of the liber- al party of Colombia and leader of the liberal army now engaged in trying to overthrow the conservative party which is in possession of the govern ment is in this city. The exact na- ture of the generals business here has not been definitely learned, but it is believed he came north to confer with his chief of staff, General Feron Soto, on the progress of the revolution in Panama province and in the Casamere territory. Speaking of events in Co., lombia, he said
 If our troops can conquer in the isthmus of Panama we shall be able to make much better progress against the conservative forces. We have many armed men in the Casamere and San Martin territories in the Mag dalena provinces. If we had Panama we would De able to raise sufficient funds to end the war in our favor At present we need warships in the At 1antic in order to take Cartagena and Bamanquilla Now we can get arms only through Vehezuela and through the Orinoco river.
 We are called rebels, when we are real patriots who are fighting to ob- tain our share in the government and the initiation of reforms which would make our country progressive
 We are fighting for principles. We do not wish completely to drive the conservatives from power, but we in- .sist that our party be allowed it's proper representation in the chamber of deputies. Since 1885 we have not been represented, except by two men, though we are half the population. We advocate modern monetary stand ards. We have cried out for years for a system of education which will bring our children up to higher appre- ciation of life. We have fought for Improvement in our national life, a1d If we can gain adequate representation in our parliament we shall begin at once on these changes. The foreign CTS with interests in Colombia, and all the progressive people of the island are with us. Of course the Panama canal is a great factor in the present war"
 General Santos is seventy years old He has been fighting since 1854 and has taken part in 2 battles.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
TIMELY TOPICS

Conlon Bros will have special an- lnouncement to make tomorrow Those interested i'll dry goods bar gains should keep their eye on their ad.
 The Curran Dry Goods Go has beautiful line of gifts for graduation. Look over the list and pick out some thing for your fayorite. ] Holczer, the Standard shoe man, has some coronation poetry in another col umn He also has q line of good shoes at low prices.
 Grieve, Bissett & Holland publish some prices on ladies' house wrappers and childrens suits that should be of | interest to those who need anything in these lines.
 Jones. Morgan x Go have a line of odds and ends suits which have been marked from $5 to $3.S7. May be something you want ill the lot.
 The Salvation army wants ten cords of seasoned hickory wood
 The Waterbury Ice corporation has perfected its delivery system and now all can be attended to quickly and reg ularly The main office of the corpora ton is at 37 Brook street.
 Frank F. AIcEvoy, the bicycle dealer, says he is going to put coaster brake on every bicycle that leaves his store this week
 Lucy & Fitzgerald are going to give wearers of shoes a great treat this week. A fine $3J0 shoe has been placed on sale for $2.50. Reid < Hughes will open the June sale of muslin tomorrow morning, and q whole lot of the best bargains of the year will await those who call
 The Colby-Sherwood Co has a fine line of shoe bargains. Look them up.
 Castle announces a drop in the prices of all meats at his market this week.
 A. Mailhiot is selling three cakes of soap for 5c, and a silk band bow also for 5c.
 J. B. Mullings is offering wash suits and Tams at such q low price that all the boys can wear them.
 The Miller && Peck Go offer fine bargains in muslin underwear.
 F. A. Wenzel x Go are selling. sum- mer underwear at 30 cents.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
Fore SC Park.

w EEh Of JUNE lO. BUSH & DEYERE.
 KILLEEN AND MURPHY. ARTHUR %SEARLE.
 ARMSTRONG s& WRIGHT.
 MABELLE BENT. Band Concerts Tuesday and Friday evenings and Sunday. afternoon. Wrestling Thursday night after reg ular show.
 DANCING EVERY EVENING. Special Band Concert and Promen- ade Tuesday and Friday evening. Free Dancing Saturday afternoon.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
PRESIDENT WEIR IT,n

New York. June 16.-Levi c. Weir. president of the Adams Express Co, is seriously i'll in his country home here. says a Locust Valley. N. r. special to the Herald. A specialist in diseases of the heart has been summoned from New York city. MT Weir was strick- eD suddenly Saturday evening He had been in his usual health in the af- ternoon apparently but in the evening began to complain and rapidly grew worse.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
Bridgeport Steamboat Company
 FOR NEW YORK. WILLIAM c. PAYNE
New Coastwise Steamer

New Coastwise Steamer, Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sun day) at 7:45 q. m. on arrival of early morning train from stations on Naug- atuck division, due New York Il a. m. Returning, leaves New York pier 31 E. R., 300 D. m. and foot East 31st street .3:15 p. m., due Bridgeport 6:30 ID. m. Saturdays, leaves New York one hour earlier.
 STEAMER ALLAN JOY Leaves Bridgeport daily (except Sat urdays) F o'clock midnight, due New York 400 a. n. Returning leaves New York pier 31 E. H daily (except Sunday at Il 9. m., due Bridgeport BOO D. n.
 Sundays, steamer William G. Payne leaves Bridgeport 800 a. nl., due New York P o'clock noon. Returning, leaves New York p. m., due Bridge port S:30 D. III.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
NAUGATUCK THE WINNER.
Captured Three of the Prizes in the
 Drum Corps Contest.

The big carnival of drum corps which was given at the Driving park on Sat urday afternoon and evening under the auspices of the Sacred Heart Drum corps was rand success. About 2OOO persons were present at the park i'll the afternoon and evening. The prizes were awarded as follows:
 The first prize in both classes, an- clent and modern, went to the Nauga- tuck Drum corps.
 St Francis T. A. and B. corps of Naugatuck carried off second prize.
 The prize for individual bass drum ming went to John Carvin of St Mary's Drum corps of Derby.
 First prize for individual snare drumming went to William Brown of Naugatuck.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
NOTICE,

State of Connecticut, County of New Haven, ss, City of Waterbury, May or's Office, June II, 1902. To the City Sheriff of the City of Wa terbury, Greeting:
 You are hereby directed to warn and notify the members of the Board of Aldermen of the City of Waterbury that there will be a meeting of said Board ill the Aldermanic Chamber, City Hall Building, on Monday, June 16, 1902, at eight D. m., for the follow ing purposes, to wit: To consider and take action on reports from the Com mittee on Abatements on petitions for abatement of taxes; to receive and take action upon reports from the Board of Commissioners of Public Works recommending storm water conduits in West Main street and in Dublin street, and recommending side walks on Pine street and on Hill street Make service of this warning and notice in accordance with the law in such case made and provided, and, with your doings thereon endorsed, make proper return to the Clerk of said city.
 Given under my hand and the seal of the City of Waterbury this 11th day of June, 1902.
 EDWARD C. KILDUF. Mayor. New Haven County, ss, Waterbury, June 14, 1902
 The above and foregoing is q like. true and attested copy of the original notice and warning.
 Attest: JOHN ". M'DONAID.
 City Sheriff.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
JULIE GETS IT.
American Actress Was Granted a Di-
 yorce To-day.

London, June 16.-Julie Opp. the American actress, was to-day granted q divorce on the ground of desertion and misconduct on the part of her nus band, Robert Lorraine, an actor. The case was not defended.
 Julie Opp and Robert Lorraine were married in London November ,. 1897. s
 Frank Hyde. a lawyer of New York testified that Lorraine registered at the Rossmore hotel. New York. with anoth- CT woman as his wife. The night in question Miss Opp was playing at Bridgeport, Conn.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-06-16
COTTON EXCHANGE TO CLOSE.

Liverpool. June 16.-The cotton ex- change here will be closed on June 26. 27 and 1S. in observance of the corona ton festivities.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
enthusiasm at Springfield.

The Three-I league makes n mis-
take in not taking in Springfield.
There is more baseball enthusiasm in
this city than in any two Illinois cit
les put together. \ league team in
Springfield ought to be Il paying in
Observation-Disclosures Register.
1t is gratifying to note that such a
spirit prevails in Springfield, but
those back of the baseball movement
in the state capital must, if they are
seriously thinking of going into base
ball. remember that the success of
the 1hree-I league so far has not de-
pended upon enthusiasm or paying
Investment" The new cities that
gain admittance to the league must
come with patriotic devotion TO the
league first of ALL and must be game
under every emergency. They must
he prepared to stick no matter how
their respective clubs fare. or how
their own towns may be affected fl
nancially. Concern for the league in
its entirety must be the predominant
ing principle. The days of "funky
business" in baseball when cities such
as Quincy several times in succession
succeeded in disrupting the entire
league simply because the game could
not be made 10 pay in their particular
town, are over The cities embraced
in the Three-I league so far have
stood together, win or lose.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
A CITIZEN DISCUSSES
a Vital QuestiOn-Fraught With Interest t.
Rock Island People.

a Vital Question-Fraught With Interest to
Rock Island People.
When citizen right here at home
makes public statement like the
following, all room for doubt disap-
pears, and the most skepticaI must
be convinced. It's pretty hard for
our readers TO prove Il statement
made by a stranger living in some
far-away point of the union, but the
endorsement of neighbors, friends
and citizens is the best of proof; no
better evidence can be had.
Mrs. j. Anderson, of 1905 Thirty
eighth street, says: Il had steady
aching pains through my kidneys
and in my hips, especially after n
hard days work, when my back hurt
me so severely that it made me ner-
vous and restless nights. There was
too frequent action of the kidney Sc
cretions as rule, very annoying
and distressing. Doan's Kidney Pills
were recommended to me, and 1 OBJ
tanned n box at Marshall & Fishers
drug store. In few days 1 began
to improve, and L continued the
treatment until L was completely
cured"
Price soc. Foster-Milburn com
pany, Buffalo, n. Y, sole agents for
the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and
take no substitute.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24

ROW Are Your KidneYss
Dr. Hobbss Sparaeus FIlIa cure an kIdncy ms sam
ole free. Add. Sterling Remedy Co. Chicago Or n. z
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
six CITIES WANT IN
President Sexton to Make Early
Selection of Successors to
Evansville and Tefre Haute.
SEVERAL POINTS TO CONSIDER
Forfeit of $500 and $4,000 sub-
scriptiOn List Must
BE Shown.

President Sexton, with whom the
matter of choosing the cities to he
given franchises in the Three-I
League in place of Evansville and
Terre Haute has been left, will short
ly make tour of the six cities that
have signifed a desire to get the va
cant berths for the purpose of ascer-
tanning just what each has to offer.
The cities he will visit are Springfield.
Quincy, Ottumwa, Dubuque, Elgin and
Joliet. The questions taken into CON
sideration viii include population
transportation facilities, ability to
meet conditions and baseball enthusi-
asm. No town will be taken into
consideration if unable to post a $500
forfeit and come up with subscrip-
ton list of $1,000 to open the season
with.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24

If you are bilious and seeking adj
visers,
Take DeWitt's Little Early Risers,
just before going to bed.
You will find on the morrow,
You are rid of your sorrow
That's all; just enough said.
These famous pills do not grippe, but
move the bowels gently and easily,
cleansing the liver. Their tonic eff
feet gives strength to the glands, pre-
venting a return of the disorder.
Harper House Pharmacy, A. j.
Riess' drug store, corner Seventh Ave-
nue. and Twenty-seventh street.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1902-11-24
Anxious Moments

Some of the most anxious hours of
a mothers life are those when the
little ones of the household have the
Group. There is no other medicine so
effective in this terrible malady as
Foley's Honey and Tar. 1t is a house
hold favorite for throat and lung
troubles, and as it contains no opia-
ates or other poisons it can be safely
given. All druggists.