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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16
DEATH WASACCiDFNTAL
At an Inquest Held at Van Vert the
jury Found that the Death of
Lou Green was Accidental

Lou Green, the G. b. & @. brakeman
who lost his life on Tuesday afternoon
OF last week by falling under the cars
near the coal chute at Van Vert, was
35 years old and resided with his
parents at Des Moines. His wife eloped
with another man going to Kansas City
a few weeks ago. He was young man
of-good habits, well liked by the com
saw the accident but he was heard to
fall by the other brakeman who was
only few car lengths away. The train
was in charge of Conductor b. L. Britton
and Engineer Bob Logan and was being
backed into the depot. 1t is supposed
when the train was cut in two Green
fell between the cars and several passed
over him, both legs being almost cut off,
his head badly cut and one arm broken,
and he died about five minutes after the
accident happened.
Justice l. n Skidmorc acting as coro-
ner held an inquest, the jury consisting
of Z. j. Blair, j. L. Rushing and Phil
Lantz returning the following verdict:
State of Iowa, ...
| Decatur County,
An inqusition holden at Van Vert
in the county of Decatur, State OF Iowa
on the 18th day Of July, 1908, before /. N
Skidmore, acting coroner for the sale
county, upon the body Of Lou Green
there lying dead, by the jurors, whose
name are hereunto subscribed. The
said Jurors, upon their oath, do say tina
Lou Green, the deceased, came to hi
death by accidentally falling into TIL
space or opening of the parting trail
and being crushed by the car wheels
also the said jurors find no feloniou
intent.
In testimony whereof, the said juror
have hereunto set their hands, the da
and year aforesaid.
(Signed) 3. J. BLAIR,
j. e. RUSHING,
p. +. LANTZ,
JurOrS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16
WORKING Niqht And Day.

The busiest and mightiest little thing
that ever was made is DR.. Kings New
Life Pills. These Pills change weakness
into strength, listlessncss into energy,
brain-fag into mental power. They're
wonderful in building up the health.
Only 25c per box. Sold by L. Van
Worden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

will also be prepared to contract side
walks at 10 cents per square foot, and
all interested parties should meet him
while he is here. The Democrat con-
gratHiates the council on its endeavor
to giN" Bethany the best there is in
eyeryt ting Bethany Democrat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

Fence posts are now made of gravel
and cement. What nexte They say a
barrel of cement will make 80 posts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16
No PITY Shown.

For years fate was after me contin-
uously' writes IA. Gulledge, verbena,
Ala. q had q terrible case of Piles
causing a tumors. When all failed
Buclilens Arnica Salve cured me. Equ-
ally good for Burns and pains. Only 25c
at l.. Van Werden's Drug Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16
MANY Children are SlckIy.

Mother Ora VS. sweet Powders for Children,
useu eS Mo.her Gray Nurse "a ,d ~ d
hours, cure Feverishness, Headache, Stomach
Troubles, Teething Disorders, and Destroy
Worms. At all druggists, 25c. Sample mailed
FREE. Address, Alien s. Olmsted, Leroy
N. Y. 1914.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
9. b. Jordan, Enid, o. T. formerly of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-07-16
ASK Your Dealer for Aliens Foot

A powder for the feet. 1t cures swollen
sore, hot, callous, aching, sweating feet, corns
and bunions. At all druggists and shoe stores
Csc. Ask today. 39-4t
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
FAwN CLOTH GOWN.

edge and the hips slightly eased in
with tucks. This is a pretty style for
these materials.
Coats to wear with the separate
skirts are made of covert, with strap
ped or inverted seams, and lined with
hne taffeta or satin in the exact shade
OF the outside. These are forty-two
inches long and handsome and desira-
BILE from every point of view. Noun
tain coats are made with strap trim
ming stitched on, and, as this is too
difficult to handle. kersey is used for
the strappings.
The cut shows an autumn dress of
fawn cloth, with wide stitched cape
yoke. 1t is trimmed with brown and
green plaid and silk buttons.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
PROF. MITCHELL AND THE NEGRO.

1T seems strange that the Negro
should as yet be the subject for discus
sion in this state despite the fact that he
has been practically DISTINGUISHED, an6
as the political orators glowingly de-
scribed it. all danger of his supremacy
has been eliminated by the unconstitu-
tional action of an unconstitutional
CONSTITUTIONAL Convention.
While we deprecate the discussion of
him as tending to emphasize conditions
from which we would hope to escape,
still, the remarkable utterances of Prof.
S. O. MITCHELL before the Baptist Min
listers Conference, Monday morning,
November 2, 1908 upon the subject,
Proposed Solutions of the Negro Prob
lem, proves conclusively that all south
ern white men have not "bowed the
knee" to the Baal of race prejudice.
This learned scholar has the courage of
his convictions, and spoke with fervor
and boldness, born of knowledge, and
nourished by the spirit of true religion.
After stating the three periods into
which HEGEL divides the history of the
world, he remarked:
SIN nothing is the infinite reach of
modern movements as contrasted with
the past so conspicuous as IN the recent
appearance upon the arena of three
races practically without a share hither-
to IN the progress of civilization. These
three races are the Slav, the Monaghan,
and the Negro"
He complimented the Russian, the
Monaghan and the Japanese, remark
ing again:
IF the capabilities of the Slay and
the Mongol have been thus gratifying.
the Negro, though less nimb @, has made
progress. Education is growth, and
the growth of a race is of necessity
slow. Thus far, we have subjected the
Negro to only two rocesses-slavery
and politics. And if the resulting char
acter of our pupil is not altogether sat-
lsfactory, let us remember that the tui-
ton has not been perhaps of the high
est; for In elevating the black man
the North has succeeded no better with
politics than the South with slavery.
/ believe in giving every individual
soul a chance, and l also believe in Civ
ing every race chance. no matter how
backward it may seem or how preju
diced its case may be in the eyes of the
world
The above simple statements mean so
much to us. He announced creed, to
which we wish every white man in the
southland would subscribe. He would
give us a chance. He would throw down
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
LIGHT VOTE IN PHILADELPHIA

Republican Candidates Get Plurality
of over 136,54e.
Philadelphia, Nov. All the can
didates on the Republican city ticket
were elected by the usual large Re-
publican plurality.
This city gives Mathues. Rep, for
state treasurer, 1886; Hill, Dem,
26,767; Patton. Pro-, 1854; Smith, So
cialist, 2765; Republican plurality.
1S6,549.
For auditor general, Snyder receiv-
ed 163.130 votes, and Dewalt, 34,444,
Snyder running 2S6 behind Mathues.
On the local ticket Bell, Rep, for
district attorney received 1924
votes; Klemmer for register of wills,
162,587, and Shoch for city treasurer,
171,6s4, the latter running ahead of his
colleagues. The highest vote for any
candidate on the ticket of the hide
pendence party was 12,05S for Henry
Budd for common pleas Judge.
The total Prohibition vote in the
city averaged 100, and that of the
Socialist party 1900.
Reuben o. Moon, Republican, was
elected to congress from the Fourth
district. to fill the vacancy caused by
the death of Robert H. Foerderer, Re
publican.
The election was one of the quietest
held here in years. There were no
factional differences in the Republi-
can ranks, but the Democrats were di-
vided. the boiling faction styling itself
''the Independence party"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Noted Ship SURGEON.

Surgeon Brice, who sails on a transat-
hn1c liner plying to New York, has
crossed the ocean as ships surgeon S04
times, travelling 100000 miles by sea.
and hopes to make 900 trips before he
retlres. DR.. Brice is 75 years old, but
stout and hearty. 81 can't understand
we cling people have against burial
* sen. said the old surgeon. For me
ina, is the only burial desire. Aweight
at my feet. then overheard into the sea,
down among the fishes-that is good
enough for me. May my last voyage be
the one on which die. l don't want my
old body to rest on shore"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
WASHINGTON HEARS OFT

Several Warships Dispatched to Pam
anna and Colon.
Washington, Nov. 4.-The following
cablegram was received at the state
departm from Panama:
can uprising took place at Panama
Independence was proclaimed. The
Colombian army and navy officials
were made prisoners. A government
was to be organized consisting of
three consuls and a cabinet. It was
rumored at Panama that a similar up
rising was to take place at Colon"
Later the following official state
ment was made regarding the news
from Panama:
"a number of confused and con-
fiicting dispatches have been received
from the isthmus, indicating another
serious disturbance at Panama and
Colon. The navy department has dis
patched several vessels to these ports,
with directions to do everything posi-
bic to keep transit open and maintain
order along the line of the railway
The sensational advices from the
Isthmus were not entirely unexpected
III VIZ" VI OIhSi duNiSeS Iudl udu Colue
to the department very recently. The
reception of the news caused a sud-
den outburst of activity at the navy
department, and at once on President
Roosevelt's return he was made &C
quainted with the situation. Secretary
Hay, Assistant Secretary Darling, AS
sistant Secretary Loomis and a num-
Der of others were summoned To tho
White House hastily and measures
were taken at once for protection of
American interests at the Isthmus.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
DauphIn County Republican.

Harrisburg. Pa. Nov. 4.-The cleo
ton in Dauphin county was the most
exciting in many years. owing to the
bitter contest for additional law Judge
to succeed Judge Michael w. Jacobs,
the appointee of Governor Pennypack-
er. The candidates were ex-Represen-
tative George Kunkle, Rep; William
P. Hahn, Dem, and Judge Jacobs,
Anti-Machine, which is composed OF
Independent Democrats and Republi-
cans. The Republican county ticket is
elected by 1000 plurality. The vote
for the democratic county ticket is
very small, and will hardly exceed 700.
Kunkel and the rest of the Republican
nominees have carried Harrisburg by
1900 and the county districts by an
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
CLOTH COSTUME.

buttoning over wide cape collar edged
with stitched strapping The sleeves
were full and trimmed with two stitch
ed bands close to the narrow cuff. The
lower part of the coat was trimmed
with three stitched bands ut regular in
tervals
Such coat made by good tailor is
always smart and useful.
l saw some very fine new silks for
waists and dresses, though there are
fewer dresses made all in the same ma
terial than, ever before for fine wear
There are pastel brocades, peau de
cygne, crepe de chine, peau de crepe, IL
Illuminated china Grape, louisine, Scotch
plaid silks and pinhead checks in the
prettiest colors and no end of velours
ehiffons. For dresses taffeta still holds
its own, and there is a new quality
which, while having all the luster of
taffeta, is soft and flexible as india
silk. This makes II all that the heart
OF woman could desire
A feature in the world OF fashion is
the thick ribbon ruche in satin or
silk, while fringes of every sort will be
used.
The picture shows costume of sage
green cloth. The hat which goes with
it is of shirred green panne, with a
shaded green feather.
JUDO CHOLLET.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
WHITE FOR HOUSE FRocks.

White is always pretty for house
frocks when the material is soft. 1t is
not so expensive as it may seem, for
it cleans far better than colors. Some
OF the homespuns in particular come
out as good as new and combine
warmth with light effects.
Corduroy cloths and velvets are very
smart and much used abroad, especial
ly in champagne shades. They are
used for dressy gowns, but are simply
made. with fronts and lapels OF gold
embroidery softened with a jabot of
old lace.
Some house gowns are made after
the fashion of housemaid's skirt,
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
THREE-oUARTER COATS.

Three-quarter coats will be more pop
ular than long coats this winter, and
they will be made very fancy.
In nearly every case the fancy coat,
be it long or short, has its wide cape
collar. This in the palmer garments
is stitched heavily or edged with strap
pings and in the more ornate is ap-
pliqued with lace or embroidery.
Narrow bands of fur, principally Of
mink and sable, are again used in
trimming coats, suits and even elabo-
rate gowns.
A smart cloak model was of smooth
cloth, with q double breasted effect
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07

one of these in white trimmed with TO
hage and black velvet bow is pretty
to go with the heavy white shirt waists
which are worn even in midwinter.
Some of these small hat shapes turn
up abruptly on the side in such a fash
ion that they show a good deal of the
hair.
Fur hats this season will be in the
shape Of turbans trimmed with deli
cately shaded ostrich tips.
Picture hats show a very long droop-
ing feather, the plume in itself being
thing Of beauty and invariably
placed on the hat in the manner that
was beloved by the old masters.
The cut shows a tailor made hat of
crimson felt trimmed with shaded rib
bon and quill
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
OLD ROSE PRIEzE GOWN.

with a blouse bodice finished by a
smart wide belt and a pelerine effect
of lace or embroidery.
Although elaborate gowns and fash
ions are the rule, many simple little
gown can be made at home. The sim
pie blouse waists and the full gagged
skirts can be easily contrived from a
pattern, and nothing looks prettier on
a youthful figure.
There are some novel things for
shirt waists in the new velutinas, some
being embossed, some ribbed and many
In rich Persian designs. Naturally
these are only intended for waists, as
they are not so heavy and solidly back
ed as that intended for full suits.
The Illustration shows an old rose
frieze gown trimmed with yellow
guipure and bands of sable.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
MISSISSIPPI

Jackson, Miss, Nov. 4.-The vote
In the state was light. The Demo
cratic ticket, headed by ]. K. varda-
man, for governor. was elected, there
being no opposition. The race for
clerk of the supreme court, in which
there are FIVE candidates, is in doubt.
The ticket is long and returns are
coming in slowly.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Automatic I'm Action.

Tne arrangement of the fire pals II a
certain factory is distinctly good They
are hung on spring hooks, each hook
powerful enough to life the pail when
nearly empty, while it is depressed by a
Iuii pail. If the water in the bucket be-
comes evaporated (as water in buckets
OF the kind has habit of repeatedly do
ing) or ifany one of the pals be removed,
the hook rises. closes a circuit and rings
q bell in the foreman's Office.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Rhode Island in Doubt

Providence, r. l., Nov. 4-Governor
Garvin, DEM, was reelected by a
greatly reduced plurality. The vote is
very close. however, and the result
will probably be in doubt until the
last district is heard from. The Re
publican state central committee
claims that late returns will oercome
Garvin's lead over Colonel Colt. Rep.
In Providence Mayor Miller, Dem,
was reelected.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
10 Clean Black Sillr

Clean black silk by sponging It we'll
on the right side. with hot coffee, which
must have been strained through mus
lin to free it from grounds The coffee
removes grease and restores the bril-
liancy Of the silk without making It stiff
and shiny. Press with warm iron on
the wrong side while still damp.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
ASburv Park

Asbury Park. N. j.. Nov 4.-Frank
i. Tenbroeck. the regular Republican
nominee for mayor, defeated e. S. Ka-
tor, the Independent candidate. by an
estimated plurality of $50. II. Otto
Rhom, Dem, was elected councilman.
leaving Republican majority of five
members in the board
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
OUR FASHION LETTER.
Killed Skirts Popular In Plain
and Figured Goods.
CORDUROY FOR DRESSY GOWNS.

Housemafds' Skirts Simulated For
Indoor Costumes-MiIiinery Novel
ties - Three-quarter Coat. super-
sedinS the Longer Ones.
The killed skirt is certainly having
vogue. 1t is carried out in both
plain and figured goods. The lighter
the weight of course the better. 1t is
becoming to almost every figure, and it
makes an ideal short skirt because the
weight is evenly distributed.
For walking suit navy blue cheviot
Is an ideal material, as it looks well at
all seasons Of the year. Brown mixed
goods are, however, much used in Paris
and are combined with touches OF
green or red. The woman with red
or chestnut hair looks very smart in a
walking suit of iron gray mixed goods,
and IL she is tall she will have a three
quarter length coat held in by a suede
belt.
Some of the new skirts are made
with three folds finishing the lower
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07

ly used in white, green and shaded red.
The shapes are much smaller, and
turbans prevail. These are of two
kinds. There is the square edged tur-
ban made OF shirred velvet. with two
tabs in the back and pointed front.
and the draped affair which turns up
coquettishly in front. The latter is
more universally becoming.
Hats Of rough felt are used for ev-
eryday wear with walking suits, and
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
ChenDer Trnnsif

The results of the change from steam
to electrical power on New York's ele-
Vated railways are reduction of cost
per passenger from 2.24 cents under
steam to 1.9S cents; an Increase in gross
earnings of 100000. accompanied by a
decrease in expenses of 500 900.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07

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Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Aged Woman. Prize asgb,n

Mrs. Jerusna Gilfillan, of East Barnet.
VT, who is 80 years old. won the first
prize for knit afghan displayed at the
county fair. Mrs. Gilfillan Is blind, but
In the last five years has knitted and
sewed four rugs. eight afghans and over
100 holders
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07

CoLoRED men will have no tears to
shed over the election returns in New
York City. The Low administration
seems to have been anti Negro, while
Tammany has been very liberal in its
official recognition of the brother in
black"
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Net Very Strange, Either.

Mudge-It's funny how much easier
1t IL to meet fellows 1 owe money to than
to meet the fellows who owe me money.
Yabsley-Perhaps it is because there
are 80 many more OF them.-Londor
T1t-Bits.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Paris for Medical studx

Up to 1870 Paris was the Mecca of
English medical students After that
date the larger number began to go to
Berlin or Vienna; but the Russian, south
ern European and South American STU
dents still frequent Paris.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
REVOLT IN COLOMBIA
Independence of the Isthmus Pro
claimed at Panama.
GOVERNMENT TROOPS sEcEDe

army ano navy OBicers Are tmpriS-
oned and Government of Three Con-
suls and a Cabinet Is to Be Or
ganized.
Panama, Colombia, Nov 4.-The in
dependence of the Isthmus was pro-
claimed at 6 p. m. yesterday. A large
and enthusiastic crowd of all political
parties assembled and marched to the
headquarters of the government troops,
where Generals Tovar and Amaya
were imprisoned in the name of the
republic of Panama. The enthusiasm
was immense, and at least 5000 of the
men in the gathering were armed
The battalion of Colombian troops
at Panama favors the movement,
which is also thought to meet with the
approval of at least two of the gov
eminent transports now here.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Not Very Encoururfnr

Angry Father thought you prom
lsed me you wouldn't even encourage
this disreputable scamp you have Just
married.
Elopfng Daughter-Well, knowing
my extravagant tastes and his small in
come, do you think he has reason to feel
very much encouraged baltimore
American.
Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1903-11-07
Pepper I'm Former rtnes.

Pepper was one Of the most precious
OF spices in the middle ages, and
whenever our ancestors wished to
make particularly handsome present,
they chose pepper as the most accept
able gift they could make.