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Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
DENVER SWINDLERS JAILED
Jury Finds Men Guilty who De-
frRuded Former sheriff Out
of S17,5OO.

DENVER, Jan. 2e.-The Jury in the fed
eral court In the case Of Peter Johnston,
Charles H. Emmons and John II. Phil
brook, charged with conspiracy to defraud
former Sheriff W. X. Burchinel out OF
s17,5 worth Of mining stock, today found
Johnston guilty and discharged Emmons.
In consideration Of his having confessed
Philbrook was discharged.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
Has American of Commerce.

BERLIN. Jan. 29.-An American Chamber
OF Commerce was organized here tonight
with 1O1 members engaged in business in
Berlin, Hamburg and other German cities.
H. Kreissmann OF Chicago, formerly United
States consul general, and now a street
railway owner, was elected president.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
ASK VOTE ON LIQUOR LAW
Kansas Politicians Secure Constitu-
tiOnaI Convention to Consider
Prohibition Amendment.

TOPEKA, Kan, Jan. pa constitu-
tional convention will likely be called as
a result Of action in its favor by the Kan
sas house today. .,.4...
The prohibitory amendment will be sub
mitted to a vote Of the people II the plans
of the promoters OF the convention are
carried out. "
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
To CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take Laxative BTOmo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund the money II it fails to
cure. e. w. Groves signature on each
box Csc.
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
neIIeNe fn Reciprocity.

- to reciprocity, the republicans AXE
TO their hearts the last and loftiest utter
ance OF William Mckinley as he stood IN
the shadow OF the tomb. We believe In
reciprocity other than in conventions. !
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
OHIO FLOODS BREAK BRIDGE
Three Bents washed out and Fears
r Are Entertained for Entire
~ Structure. t...

COLUMBUS, o., Jan. 29.AHieh water and
an ice gorge washed out three bents Of
the long trestle over Alum creek about six
miles from here today. There is danger
that the entire structure. several hundred
feet in length, will go.
Waters In the scioto are reaching a
dangerous point
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30
nsask6t Him 60 rime.

Something brought about a change in
Mr.. Baldwin's program, for he appeared
this evening before the committee, and
made an apology. stating that he had
been asked to Speak at a dinner this even
ing, but had finally decided to forego that
pleasure and make his argument on the tax
matter. He asked for two hours time,
and shortly after 9 O'clock began his ad-
dress.
These gentlemen from the Omaha Real
Estate exchange are in Lincoln in the in
terest Of this taxation matter and attended
the meeting this AFTERNOON: W. c. shriver,
w. H. Green, d. r., BAH. IT.. A. Creigh, E..
Sweet, H. A. tWesterfeld, G. S. Wallace,
w. !T,cGraham, s. P. Bostwick, A, s. Charl-
toni LsW Robbins, w. f. johnson ;Wil-
liam Fleming, W. L, Poppletonf w L.
SeFby5 N r. Dodge, jr., Judge Langdon,
Judge ], W. LyttIe, Ed George, w. G.
Ore, F. d. wead. c. r. Harrison and J..
H. Mcintosh and others, besides other
Omaha citizens not members of the ex-
change. =
II. should be said hat the Lincoln Com
mercial men are working z~ealously with
the Omaha men for the passage OF this bill
and want one that will benefit Lincoln in
a similar way. Attorney Tibbetts of this
city addressed the meeting today along
these lines. ,e'
introduced a bill providing for the estab-
lishment of, a greater Omaha. The bill is
reviewed in detail in the senate routine,
Omaha daily bee., 1903-01-30

s.. F. $50, by Howell of Douglas Cby re-
~quest)-Joint resolution to amend article X
OF the Constitution OF the state entitled
Counties, for Greater Omaha.
s. +, 1S1, by Anderson OF SahneLro RE-
peal an act entitled AN act to provide for
the payment of rbounties for the destruc-,
ton of wild animals in Nebraska
s. Il. 1872, by Brown of Keya Paha-ro
establish an experimental station at or
near Crawford.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
.FAV0RS BUFFALO BILL
St. Joseph Citizens Mistake Curtis
Alexander for World-Fdmous
plainsman.

81 thought Buffalo Bill' was in Eng
land with his Wild West show, and
read in the papers the other day how he
was hurt by a bucking broncho, but Ill
be horn swoggled if the old man isn't
again on United States turf, lookin.
smilin' and happy"
Thus exclaimed an old timer on the
streets of ST. Joseph yesterday. He was
an old timer whose feet had trod the
dull, gray carpet of the plains before the
continent had been belted with steel
and wire, when the prairies of Kansas
and Nebraska and Colorado belonged to
the Indians, the buffalo, the rattlesnake
and the coyote.
Scores of people who have known
Buffalo Bill through his appearance
before the torchlights, stopped upon the
street to gaze in wild-eyed wonder up
on the distinguished appearing stranger
whose long hair fell in whitening locks
upon his massive shoulders, whose broad
brimmed sombrero, shriners' pin of
handsomely mounted, real lions claws
and somewhat audacious carriage, at
once and irresistibly suggested the
plainsman and mountaineer of a Great
West which has vanished beneath the
waves of improvement and civilization.
The stranger of distinguished appear
ance who visited the city and old-time
friends was Curtis l.. Alexander, of Has
tings, Neb., a friend and companion of
Buffalo Bill in the days so long ago when
both whacked oxen from Nebraska City
to Cheyenne and later when they chased
the buffalo Of the plains.
Perhaps no living man has been on
terms of closer friendship with the
noted scout, ranchman and Snowman,
Buffalo Bill, than was "Curt" Alexander.
OF recent years he has frequently visit
ed Colonel Cody Buffalo Bill at his
| North Platte ranch, and the two, on
thoroughbreds, have together galloped
over the same grassy slopes on which
they roamed astride the skittish bron-
chos in the years gone by.
Curt Alexander, who was so gener-
ally mistaken in ST, Joseph for Buffalo
Bill, stopped here few hours on his re-
turn to Hastings from visit to his old
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Geneyieye Hebener.

Genevieve, the daughter of w. G.. and
lice Hebener, was born in Leon May
18th, 1887. She died in Des Moines May
18th, 1908, aged Is years, 11months and
26 days. Genevieve was Leon school
girl for a number of years and her many
young friends hold her in gracious mem
ory. The family have made their home
i'll Des Moines for more than two wears,
where the advantage of the city schools
have been enjoyed. Genevieve has
never been strong and on account of her
poor health her progress was not as
rapid as it might have been. Her in
structors spoke especially in praise of
her music ability. 1t was Genevieve's
intention to take an advanced course in
music. Her recent illness began in Jan
uary OF this year, first ailing with
measles and then with the trouble which
resulted in spinal meningitis, the cause
of her death.
Appropriate religious services were
held in the home at Des Moines before
coming to Leon with the body. DR.. ]. N.
McCash, her pastor and friend, spoke
words Of comfort to her many friends
and relatives. The body of Genevieve
was brought to her old home town for
interment, and here by the side of her
fathers grave is the resting place of his
youngest daughter.
The funeral service was conducted at
the residence of Charles E. Hurst Sun
day afternoon in the presence of many
friends and relatives. The service was
in charge of Rev. Hubbell of the Chris
/ tian church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
MATRIMONIAL
Bryant Moore.

Last evening at 6 O'Clock, at the home
OF the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w.
II. Moore in this city, occurred the
wedding of their daughter Bessie Mae
to Mr.. John "A. Bryant, of Osceola, the
ceremony being performed by Rcv. j. N,
Woodward, pastor of the M. Il. church.
1t was beautiful home wedding, the
parlor being decorated with carnations
and bridal wreath. AS the wedding
march was played by Miss Lucy Ilsley,
the bridal couple entered and took their
places under canopy of carnations and
bridal wreath, and the words were soon
spoken which united them for life.
The bride looked charming in beau
tifullwhite silk null costume. She is
one OF Icons most popular and accomp-
lished young ladies', and for several
years one of the most successful teach
ers, having been employed at and near
Weldon since she graduated from the
Leon high school a few years ago.
The groom is one of the popular
young business men of Osceola, who is
connected with the Lewis Mercantile
CO., and was formerly in business at
Grand River. He is young man of
sterling integrity and business ability.
Following the ceremony a wedding
repast was served, and the happy young
couple left on the evening train for
Osceola where they will go to house,
keeping at once, followed by the well
wishes of many friends in this city.
The out of town guests were: Miss
Maude Bryant, Osceola; Miss Mayme
Remick, Jefferson; Miss Adaline Hoad-
ley, Garden Grove; Mr.. and Mrs. Geo.
Wood and little daughter, and Mr..
Mansel Abercrombie, Weldon; Miss
Pearl Power, Greenfield.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

home at Leon, Iowa, where he had gone
to attend the funeral of his father, Cap
tain E. II. Alexander, who died there
last week at the age Of eighty-one years.
The family for generations have been
of venturesome spirits. Captain Alex
ander, who died last week, was among
the very first of the pioneers to settle
i'll Decatur county, Iowa, and previous
to that time he followed the Mississippi
and Missouri rivers. He was one of the
best known citizens of southern Iowa
and northern Missouri, retaining a re-
markable vigor of mind to the close of
life. Less than year ago, when stop
ping in st. Joseph few hours between
trains, the venerable captain related in
cidents in the very earliest life of the
city, personal recollections of Joseph
RobidouX and the conditions existing
in this region when Robidoux's Landing
was the objective point of perilous nav
igation for Missouri river steamboats,.
His "reminiscences, too, We're remarkably
true to the traditions of the old town
handed down by preceding generations.
He removed to Iowa from Indiana
more than fifty years ago, having before
this time served through the Mexican
war. Later he served through the Civil
war as captain of volunteers.
Curt" Alexander recalls the trip. by
ox-wagon across the unbroken prairies
of Iowa and of fighting the wolves from
the door of their cabin when his father
wonld make the trip to Keokuk, $50
miles with oxen, to bring supplies.
Before railroad had crossed the Mis-
souri, river "Curt" went to Nebraska, a
youth, and engaged in freighting across
the plains. 1t was then he became the
friend and trusted companion of Buffalo
Bill, a friendship which has grown
stronger with passing years.
During his lifetime few have seen and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

known more of the marvellous develop
ment OF the great west than he. From
Missouri river points he has staged and
freighted to Cheyenne, to Denver and to
the Black Hills. He remembers Jules
burg in it's palmy days, and earlier when
1T consisted of a single tent and shanty
combination, kept as an eating house for
the accommodation of freighters, by an
Indian girl named Julia. From this fact
the bull whackers called the place Dirty
Jules ranch, hence Jules and Julesburg.
Curt Alexander is now engaged in
the operation of a livery and bus lines
at Hastings. Even yet the old restless
spirit returns and longing for the
freer life of the wilder west oyercomes
him. He spent some time at Leadyille
when it was a bustling mining camp.
was among the first to explore the Cum
nison country in Colorado, was am early
arrival in the Cripple Creek district and
is interested in the welfare and success
OF venturesome younger relatives who
nave been for several yers endeavorinn
to wrest wealth from the miscrly rocks
OF far Alaska of the midnight sun. Yes
terday the man of free life did not so
much as object to the condition of ST
Joseph's pavements as he did to all
pavements on general principles. He is
OF those who know that once one has
trod the green carpet of the prairics.
and climbed the mountain peaks through
fragrant frs and pines, the memory will
haunt one forever.
Curt Alexander left for Hastings at
Z o'clock last evening, bunch of enthus-
iastic boy admirers of Buffalo Bill'
waving an adieu with their tattered
hats as the train sped away. At home
Mr.. Alexander is and has for many
years been progressive citizen of his
town. Like his friend, William Cody.
he in former years became interested in
politics and has served his people in the
upper house of the state lcgislature-
Homer A. Dye in st. Joe Daily News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
MORTUARY.
Peter Cartwright Stewart.

Was born in Robinson county, Tenn,
l-'uly l, 1919, died at his home near Leon,
Iowa, May 13, 1903, aged 50 years, 10
months and II days.
In the passing away of this venerable
citizen, Decatur county loses one of her
Oldest citizens, man universally loved
and respected, and one who has materi-
ally helped in developing this county.
He was kind and generous, and no man
ever appealed to him for aid without
being given a respectful hearing, and
many OF our best people owe their pres
eift prosperity to his timely assistance
in years gone by.
IN 1928 with his parents he moved to
Macoupon county, Illinois, and when he
was 10 years old emigrated to Jackson
county, Mo-, soon after removing to
Andrews county, in the same state,
where on August %, 1S43, he was united
in marriage to Harriet Elizabeth Rob
erts who survives him after nearly 60
years of happy married life. To their
\ union was born thirteen children, six
boys and seven girls. Two sons and
two daughters have proceeded the
father to the great beyond, leaving the
aged wife and nine children to mourn
the loss of a true husband and kind
and indulgent father.
In March, 1851, Uncle Peter came to
Iowa and settled on farm in Center
township where he lived until his death.
He was one of the foremost men in the
early days of the county, and when the
county seat was moved to Leon from
Decatur City in 1862 Uncle Peter hauled
the records over from Decatur CITY
with his yoke of oxen.
The deceased united with the Baptist
church of Leon in 1858, and for some
years was an ardent worker in the
cause of the Master. The funeral SER
vices We're held at the home on Friday
afternoon, May Is, at 3 o'clock conduct
cd by Rev. r. Edwards, of Osceola, in
terment being in the Leon cemetery.
OF his posterity there are living 81
grand children and 10 great grand
children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
BruCe-Dayis.

At Fairfield last Thursday evening at,
the home of the brides parents, Rev.
George G. Bruce, of Garden Grove, and
Miss Elizabeth Davies were united in;
marriage, the ceremony being perform.
ed by Rev. H. o. Spelman. The groom
is Decatur county boy who has just
graduated from the Mccormick Theo-
logical Seminary at Chicago. After
visiting few days with the groom's
mother at Garden Grove they will re-
turn to Fairfield for short visit and
then go to New York and will sail the.
latter part of August from San Fran
cisco for Canton, China, to enter the.
mission field, Rev. Bruce being sent to
China as missionary from the Lake,
View Presbyterian church of Chicago.
Many friends of the groom in this.
county where his boyhood days were
spent extend hearty congratulations
and wish them a safe voyage and re-.
turn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
A DRESS REHEARSAL.
A Pretty Operetta Presented in an
Admirable Manner by the
Young Ladies of the Grddu-
dting Class.

A large audience filled the opera hall
Friday evening when the young ladies
OF the graduating class of the Leon
High School presented their class play,
tho charming little operetta "a Dress
Rehearsal" and to say the young ladies'
surprised the audience is putting it
very mildly, for it was without question
the best school entertainment ever
given in this city. In fact there have
been travelling opera companies which
have appeared in Leon which did not
give near so good satisfaction. The
young ladies had carefully rehearsed
their parts and the entire performance
was carried through withouta a hitch or
break
The leading role was taken by Miss
Nina Cowden as Cinderella, and this
young lady covered herself with glory
by her splendid singing and artistic
acting. She is an artist in every sense
of the word. Miss Margaret Crawford
in the role of Miss Jones, the
spinster principal of young
ladies' academy made a typical charac-
ter, as did Miss Eula Waight as Mrs
Jarvey, a retired actress who drilled
4he young ladies of the academy. Miss
Marie Moore as Mile Epinard, French
governess was given an opportunity to
display her musical voice in several
solos which greatly pleased the audi
ence. Miss Mally Castor as Miss Pru-
dence Pinchbeck, an elderly visitor CON
vulsed the audience with her quaint
language and old fashioned dress. Miss
Gretchen Myers as the fairy god-moth-
er had difficult part but she carried it
to perfection, her solos being very fine,
and she has very sweet voice. Misses
Mabel and Josephine Chase as the
spiteful sisters had difficult parts but
they were equal to them and their sing
ing was heartily applauded. Miss AL
bena Crawford as Prince Francis, made
a striking handsome young man and
made love to the fair Cinderella in fine
style. Her acting was graceful and
could not have been improved. Miss
Letha Newlin as Sarah Ann the greedy
lsggirl.gand Miss Josephine Johnson as a
novel fiend carried the comedy parts
and they received their full share of the
applause of a pleased audience. Miss
Jessie Ilsley as Humpie the tell tale, and
Edith Hamilton the servant were also
very good.
In addition to the fine solos rendered
there was splendid chorus composed
of Misses Florence Finley, Mamie Wood
ard, Anna Owens, Berta Pugh, Stella
Gardner, Georgia Gardner, Edna Craw-
ford, Effie Pugh, Maud Stocker, Edith
Harris and Nola Pullen, which added
greatly to the merits of the production.
The young ladies We're drilled by Mrs.
Geo. A. Cowden and Mrs. ]. w. Hurst
the music being in charge Of Mrs. W. E..
| Myers, and to these ladies the young
ladies owe much of the success which
| they achieved. The entertainment net
ted the class about $40. after all expen-
ses were paid, which will be applied
toward the payment of the piano which
the High School recently purchased.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Alldredqe Has Another Match.

James II. Alldredge, Icons champion
wrestler has about closed the contract
for a wrestling match with Tom Beals,
of Milwaukee, Wis.,, to be held either at
Milwaukee or Leon, Alldredge doing his
best to secure the contest for this city.
After the national reputation which
Alldredge has made by his recent vic
tories a big house would be assured if
the match was held in Leon. Alldredge
is still negotiating for match with
Farmer Burns, and the men will prob
ably meet before the summer is over.
For Oklahoma real estate write or call
on G. B. Jordan, Enid, OF.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Real Estate Transfers
as reported by S. Varga from May II to
May 10, 1908:


May 19, 1908:
Fannie Grenawalt to Ella D.
Whitehead, lots in Lamont. 800
Ella d. Whitehead to Fannie
Greenwalt, lots in Lamont. ........ 5000
Sheriff to j. w. Smith & Bert
Teale, lots in Lamont ............ 800
Laura L. Church to Luroff o. Brad
ley, lots in Lamont i................ 60
Emma Jane Broiler to D. f. Mich
olson, lots in Lamont. 100
Mrs. M. Walker to Della P. Patton,
lots in Lamont i................... 500
Nahala Leonard to Belle Porter,
lots in Van Vert 425
Eli G. Alexander to Sallie e. Alex
ander, 290 acres in High Point. 1000
R. c. Norcut to VIM. Fox, 20 acres
in New Buda. ........................ $50
Vim. Phelps to Alexander Dooley,
10 acres in Morgan. an................ 1875
r. G. Bailey & J. L. Clum to G. w.
Johnson, lots in Lamont. ........... 300
Frank M. Jamison to Cyrel G.
Wood, lots in Weldon. .............. 800
r. M. Jamison to Claude e. Wood,
lots in Weldon 1900
S. G. Jennings to A. J. Edwards,
lots in Grand River. 1870
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Amicitia Club.

The following officers have been
elected for the ensuing year:
President Mrs. e. ID. Dorm.
Vice-President Mrs. Horace Farqu-
har.
Rec. Secretary Mrs. J. r. Bowsher.
Cor. Secretary Mrs. w. G. Stempel
Treasurer Mrs. j. S. Parrish.
Historian Mrs. T. S. Arnold.
Blees and Haydock buggies are the
best. BoWsHER & BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21
Charles RumIey

was born in Surry county, North Caro-
lima, Feb. IL, 1916, and died at his home
in Decatur county, Iowa, May II, 1908,
being 81 years, 3 months of age. In 1887
the deceased was married to Pheriba
Brice, who departed this life in 1858.
He was afterwards married to Nancy H.
Doll. Death did not come to the de-
parted unexpected, nor did it take him
unprepared. His death was peaceful
and sweet. In early life Mr.. Rumley
united with the M. e. church, but since
living in Iowa he has never united with
any church. His life has been charact-
erized by uprightness and blameliness.
During the last years of his life he has
been constant sufferer. The widow,
eight children and host of grand
children remain to mourn the loss of a
loving husband, a kind father and in
dulgent grandparent. Funeral services
were held in the Shy Uniou church by
Rev. /. N. Woodward, of Leon, Iowa, and
interment was made in the Shy cemetery
May IS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

VS.. Bear, the Decatur druggist, is
after paint and wall paper trade and is
making lowest prices in the county.
Read his adv. in this issue.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

Mr.. Jesse Sheets and Miss Inez t..
Havner were married at the clerks
office last Friday, the ceremony being:
performed by Elder H. H. HubbelI.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Asbury Johnson died at their home east
of Leon Saturday, the little one having
been poorly ever since it's birth. The
funeral was held Sunday, interment be-
ling at the Lentz graveyard. The be-
reayed parents have the sympathy of
many friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-21

office as early as possible on the morn
ing of Decoration Day, not later than 10
o'clock a. m. All are invited to attend
these services. j. H. EVANS,
Commander.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-09-12
A Good Play
Well Played

Buried at Sea" drew a remarkably
good house at the Grand Opera House
last night, when the weather and 9th.
er conditions were taken into consid-
Grafton. The play is a strong one,
and, despite the fact that one OF the
parts had to be cut on account OF the
sickness OF an actress, It was we'll
presented Il is full of action from
start to finish. and the situations were
such that even Salem audience was
worked up to the point OF hearty and
continued applause. and the heavy vii.
lain scored a point by getting an en-.
core of Kisses. Taken all in all,
Buried at Sea-" as presented by Oral
Humphrey and the company is one OF
the most catchy and entertaining
plays ever presented in Oregon.
The daily journal. (Salem, Or.) 1899-1903, 1903-09-12
Company M.
Comes Home


Company NJ Third Regiment ire.
turned from Gearhart Park last even.
ing. Their train arrived In Portland
at Z o'clock last night and they were
brought up on a special train immedi.
ately following the overland. reaching
Salem about IL o'clock last night,
weary, but happy. This morning the
non-commlssloned officers were busily
engaged in transferring the company
property from the station to the ar.
mory, when the supplies were checked
up and stored away. The men are
highly pleased with their experience
in camp, and the entire company is
greatly benefited by the 10 days drill
under the strictest military discipline.
Among the men there is n feeling that
NJ company can and will be made the
best organization in the National
Guard. in point OF discipline and drill,
and all are ready to work toward that
end.