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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11

Mwanga, the former King Of Uganda, is
dead. His death was caused by the rupture
of an aneurism.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11

The doctors examined my lungs and said that
they all gone but small spot.
II spit up a wash basin full Of blood; It hurt me
to breathe. and lost 20 pounds in weight.
They told me that my only hope was I" 90 to
Arizona. as was in the third stage of consump-
zion. I had night sweats and was extremely
weak that nearly fell every time tried to walk
Doctors failed to do me any good and abandoned
my case. l would have gpne to the Koch
Lung Cure. 100 18th st. NV, Washington, had not
the neighbors begged my mother to take me there.
They all felt that It was my last hope.
II breathed into my lungs the healing. oily va
pors of the Koch treatment. They cured those Sc
we're coughing spells and the pains in my chest.
DO not spit up any more blood, md can breathe
naturally and feel like a person.
ANY at 1913 9th st. NV, Wash
ington, where i've with my mother. and sny Of
my neighbors also will tell you low the Koch In
halation Treatment saved my life.
HENRY K. DIKEMAN,
lob Sth St NV Washington.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11

Richard Henry Stoddard, the poet and
writer. is Ill at his home in New York He
suffers from general debility on account Of
age. There was a slight Improvement in
his condition.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-05-11

From Berlin hear that the German capt.
tai is becoming overrun with Americans.
An American chamber of commerce has
just been founded. and it is expected that
Its rooms will be opened this week end.
new club. called George Washington
Club" is also being formed, and there are
in addition the AnRerican Womans Club,
the professional club, golf club and the
Anglo-American Club, of which the British
ambassador, Sir Frank Lascelles, has Just
become president. The city also possesses
an American 1overnesses home. and the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
Despicable Work.

Sunday morning some contemplate
cuss, unworthy the name of man,
strewed poisoned meat all along the
street from Stont's livery barn to the
Presbyterian church, and as is always
the case, instead Of some cur getting the
poison it was picked up by valuable
dog, in this instance by the fine English
terrier owned by Dr.. j. II. Mingle, and
although everything possible was done
to save the animal it died in terrible ,ag.
ony. Any man who will deliberately
put out poisoned meat for dogs if caught
should be treated to severe torture. He
is absolutely too contemplate to be
allowed to associate with human beings.
DR.. Mingle's dog was generally favor
lite with everyone, being one of the most
playful dogs we ever saw, and who
never annoyed or injured any person.
He was highly priced by his owner, and
it would not be healthy for the person
who put out the poison if he was known
but like all towards he hides behind his
dirty work, afraid to show his face. If
there is any punishment in the world
to come, a big dose will certainly be
melted out to the dog poisoner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

]. G. Keshlsar, the well known mer.
chant of Kellerton, was in Leon yester-
day, coming to meet Major Wood, the
G. B. & @. claim agent, looking to a
settlement of the claim of Mrs. Kesh-
lear against the railroad for damages
on account of injuries she received few
weeks ago at Bethany Junction, being
thrown across seat and seriously and
permanently injured, the accident being
caused by the train starting suddenly
before she had alighted from the coach.
A conference was held at the office of
Mrs Keshlear's attorneys, Hoffman &
Jackson, and it is thought the case
will be settled without taking it into
court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
"Ben Hur." That is the flour that
N 90 bo ~, oef pool Lroo,l

"Ben Hur." That is the -four thai
makes the most good bread.
Prof. John Z. Beavers, who last week
closed "a successful year as principal OF
the Grand River schools, is spending a
few days with friends in Leon.
Mrs. James Parsons Was brought to
this city yesterday from her home at
Wick, Iowa, and taken to the home of
her brother.in-law, Isaac Cation. She
has been seriously ill for several weeks
and comes here for medical treatment.
County Superintendent Mcintosh and
party of Leon teachers will 90 to Mt.
Ayr tomorrow morning to visit the
schools of that city, special invitation
having been received from Prof. Pickett.
Those who will accompany Prof. McIn-
tosh are Mrs. Lindsey, Misses Drake,
Bowman, Caster, kirkpatrick, Sanger
and Ogden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

The fit of the dress, the elegance Of
perfect form depends much on the corset.
We have new dollar corset here which
we believe is the best made for the price.
Comes in white and drab in different
shapes and is most successful filter. It's
healthy corset, easy, adjustable, with
plant yet unbreakable stays. Take EN-
out on trial if you like.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
At Hurst's
4 QA.ZM
MderweafI1KE:5;zz;,;Al)

An assortment Of underwear, both
muslin and knitted, worthy of a bigger
store than ours. All marked in PLAIN
figures and expected to be satisfactory TO
the buyer, OF money back. You are
welcome to come and price and examine
and under no obligations to buy til you
are ready Whether you want a 5 cent
vest OF an elaborate outfit we can serve
YOU.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
QllfIi!IKi;;;S;zES;;2l

Surprise some Of you, the extent Of
our silk business. You can find here the
usual silk wants and at less prices than re
liable city stores quote. Don't believe it
do you? Try us on your next silk need. If
our stock don't have what you're after
we'll get it for you quickly and save you
transportation and trouble Our arragn-
ments for handling special orders are ex-
cellent and we are at your service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
Wa
Goods

The most fashionable color to- day is
white White waists, white dresses, white
skirts, white gloves and the eastern mar
kets have been swept bare Of white goods.
We sound this note of warning. If you'll
be wanting white goods this summer bet
ter buy now. We are showing a very
good assortment of the stylish things in
whites. And a few Of those hard to find
white grounds with colored stripes. Ask
To SEQ them go
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

1f'you are looking for something to
tighten the hard work incident to wash
day, try Maple City self-Washing Soap.
and it will be welcome visitor to your
home ever afterwards.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
License to Wed.

The delivery of nursery stock at the
Leon home nurseries will continue until
May 18th. Stock is kept in good dor
mant condition and will guarantee the
growth if properly handled. Special
inducements on commercial orchards.
Will give time if desired on bills of $500
or more. Those who have bought are
we'll pleased. Heavy stocked on apple,
peach, plum, pear, cherry, grape, ber-
ries and shrubbery.
w A. GARRETT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Rathbone Sisters picnic at the K. P.
hall Wednesday evening, May &. All
Rathbone sisters and K. P.'s and ladies
are invited to come and bring your
baskets full of good things to eat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

For the first time in many years the
city council of Leon acting as the board
of equalization, did not find it necessary
to either raise or lower single assess
ment from the figures returned by j. j.
Evans. Either Mr.. Evans did his work
unusually we'll this year or else the tax.
payers were more honest than usual and
gave in all of their property at full
value.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

The REPORTER last week and this re-
sembles metropolitan colored daily
with the big red line along the margin
Of the first page, which is used by the
Benetiel Cigar Co. to push the merits OF
the cigars. 1t is very effective adver-
Using and attracts considerable atten-
ton, but no more than their cigars de-
serve, for the boys are certainly putting
out IS fine cigars, both 5 and 10 cent
goods, as can be made And best of all
they are keeping a large number Of
workmen employed filling orders. The
Benefel Cigar Coils one Of the good bus
mess enterprises Of Leon, and are doing
splendid business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

A force of carpenters are building 16
foot addition to the freight platform al
the depot, something that has been
badly needed at this station for several
years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Mrs. Elizabeth Bobbitt, one of the
aged ladies of this city, slipped on the
sidewalk at her home Monday morning
and in falling sprained her back so that
she suffers severely.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

The McClelland Cigar Co.
have put on the market a
very fine Havana filler
cigar called the ''Integ-
rlty" In both S and 10
cent size. This the only
clear Havana filled 5 cent
cigar on the market to-day
and absolutely the best
ever offered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

10. Eaton reports that the hrst colt
of his mares bred to Goldsmith Electol
has come and he with Alex Housh pro
nounce it very choice colt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Fred Hughes enjoyed the pleasure of
a runaway Sunday evening which fortu-
nately had lucky termination. He
was driving along Commercial street
north of the opera house when a piece
of paper blew under his team, and as
they whirled the buggy around he was
thrown out but not injured. The team
ran to his home in the north part of
town where they ran into fence and
stopped without doing any damage to
themselves or the buggy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Leon Home Nurseries in good condi.
ton. We are heavily stocked on apple
and peach trees and will give special in
ducements to commercial orchards.
Have general line of the finest stock
ever handled for spring trade, which
will open up April LIST.
w (IApprrr
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

On Eaton receive telegram Sunday
morning with the sad news of the death
of his sister, Mrs. James A. Whitman, and
left on the afternoon train for Morning
Sun to attend her funeral. His sister,
Mrs. j. w. Harvey, went to Morning
Sun OH Tuesday of the previous week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Tbs brightest, cleanest, latest style
photos at Swearingen's, oyer where the
Bee Hive used to be. 36.4t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

The Leon High School graduates have
fixed the date of their class play, ga
Dress Rehearsal" for Wednesday even
ing, May 18th, at VanWerden's opera
house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Why do people come from pes Moines
and other cities? Because Swearingen's
work is the best made, both in quality
and price. 362t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
House to rent. See J. R. Conrey,
FoR SALE-three Hereford bulls.
35.2t j. B. DALE, Pleasanton, Ia.

Losr.-A gold bracelet. Finder please
leave at REPORTER office and receive re-
ceive reward.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
Men S !. !:
sY.
Shoes !:
III

SELF Perfecto Goodyear Welt Shoes
for men. Price $500. Made up in kid
and arlnor calf in both high and low cpf
styles and surpassed in value only by the
Royal Blues at SO cents more We carry
these shoes in variety Of styles and
widths and recommend them as the best
$500 shoes yet made. Fully insured
against ripping. Come and heft them. $40
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

just received-A stock of carpet felt
Will protect carpets from moths. Sole
by G. f. Fransham. &Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Contractor Wiley Sells is getting out
new fronts for the Varga building occu-
piedlby the Kraft Clothing Co. and the
g. A. Long building occupied by Car
means restaurant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Contractor F. G. Mullinnix has com plet.
ed the building of block of cement
sidewalk on the south side of the resi-
dence of Q. E. Hurst ohm Allbaugh and
Miss Lyde Chastain. 1t ia a substantial
improvement, and one which should be
followed by many other property own
'ers in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Frank Johns was the man to come in
and pay for Goldsmith Elector colt.
He says he has fine mare colt and will
breed back again and get span Of fine
drivers. Bowsher & Sigler had ought to
be complimented for bringing so good a
horse to this county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

John Williams, of Leon, was last week
granted an increase in his pension to S12
pei month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

For SALE-l corn planter, moving
machine, IA inch stirring pillow cheap.
4. A. SIGLER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

VIC Stempel & Co. have placed a
fine new cash register in their drug
store, one of the finest machines made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

We are requested to announce there
will be a debate at Morgan, Iowa, be.
tween M. g. Belts aud A. A. Snow on
''The Inspiration of the Scriptures and
Evolution" from Wednesday to Satur-
day night, May 9th to 9th inclusive.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Pure German millet seed for sale.
35.4t CHAsrAIN Bros, Leon. la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

A change has been made in the run OF
conductors Bryan and Bailey on the
Chariton-St. Joe trains, whereby Bryan
takes the early morning train which
makes round trip each day from Char.
iton to St. Joe, and Bailey goes on the
day train which makes the trip only
one way each day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

The Ladies Aid society of the Presby.
terrain church will give their regular
monthly tea next Tuesday, May 5th.
Mrs. Sara ] George, secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

F. G. Mullinnix, the we'll known con-
tractor, had the misfortune to lose his
purse containing about $40, one day the
past week. In an advertisement in this
issue he offers liberal reward for it's
return.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Decatur county will be represented
this week at the National Good Roads
Convention neld at St. Louis, Mr.. e. G.
Dye, of Woodland, who was appointed a
delegate by Gov. Cummins, starting for
that citysunday. Mr.. Dye is an enthusiasts.
tic worker for good roads. and his ef-
forts in this direction in Woodland
township are well known and appre-
stated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Goldsmith Elector will commence the
season at Leon on April 1st Terms
same as last year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Prof. j. w. Long, of Decatur City.
brought over his graduating class Satur.
day and had fine group picture taken
by Swearingen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

DIR. Morris, the new dentist has opened
office in Biggs' block opposite DR.. Fox.
worthy's office
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

sTRAYED.-A calico horse pony with
white legs, bald face, name sheared.
Had saddle and bride on except reins,
if not lost. Notify
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Mrs. l. N. Beard entertained small
party at cards last Thursday evening,
the quests enjoying delightful even
ing,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Buy your large window glass and
putty Of C.F. Fransham & Son, the
lum bermen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

A little baby boy arrived at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Will Fletcher of east of
Leon Thursday morning, but the little
one was not long for this world, its
spirit taking its flight Tuesday morning.
TIE funeral was held yesterday morning
at 10 O'Clock, interment being in the
Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

mplimentary to Mrs. ]. P. Hall,
of Denver, Mrs. Marion F. Stookey en-.
! tertained friends at six-handed euchre
Monday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Handy place to buy ssox'' and while
you're at it shirts and underwear. Jokes
on us if you don't find us right in price
and quality and you'll get your
money back quick. Drop in and take
look at your convenience and don't think
fora minute that you'll be expected to
buy if the goods don't suit. It's up to you
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

"Ben Hur" will please your wife.
Buy sack.
For SALE-A Winchester repeating
shot gun. 36tf 2 Milo MOORE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Losr.-A purse containing about $40
The finder will be very literally reward.
ed by returning same to F. G. Mullinix,
Leon, Iowa. 36.2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

Best photos, latest style, lowest
prices at Sweanngen's art gallery. 36-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
G. B. Jordan, Enid, .. I. formerly of
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

We must say few words of congratu.
lation in honor to Mr.. Oryille Brown
and bride. He has one of Woodlands
best young ladies for his heipmate
through life. sallie, as she is best
known by that name, is a good house
keeper, splendid cook. and dress.mak-
or, and We'll vouch they are on the road
to prosperity as he is a good manager.
They are All estimible couple and we
hope they may sail down the stream of
life together with hearts as light as a
feather. ~
Guy Garner, the sixteen year old son
of j. O. Garner, of Eden township, acct
IDENTIFY shot himself through the left
hand with small target rifle last Sum
day. He was carrying the rifle by the
,muzzle, andin swinging itaround struck
the hammer against the well curb, the
weapon being discharged, and the bullet
passed through the palm Of his hand.
fortunately it did not strike any bones,
and the wound will heal in Il few days.
He came to Leon at once and had the
wound dressed by DR.. Layton.
w. B. Ingram has disposed of all his
large real estate holdings in this county.
Last Saturday there was filed with. Re.
corder Lane deed transferring 8 ,2S6.2 %
acres of land in Grand River and Bloom
ington townships to Robert Strahorn,
of Chicago, the consideration being
$ll3, 70. The land was encumb ered
by mortgages to the extent of $7S,2l2,l5.
and the deed stipula.es that the balance
of the purchase price, S35,055 So shall
be applied on Migrants Indebtedness to
Strahorn, which is SO, 1852. The deed
is the largest one both in number of
acres and confederation ever fled in
Decatur county,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30
Ask for "Ben Hur." 1t is the best.

Sam Allen has taken position as
timer in &. f. Mills hardware store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

The fine country home of M. F.
Springer, of Center township, was total
ly destroyed by fire about 8 O'Clock
Monday morning, the fire catching from
the kitchen fue. The flames had made
such progress when discovered that only
a part of the contents of the house could
be saved. Mr.. Springer was quite severe
ly burned about the face and hands in
attempting to save his goods. His loss
is about 81 500 with $500 insurance.
The honse was nearly new, having been
built . couple sofysars ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

DR.. Gleason, of Woodland, had J. r.
Bowsher on the going south order last
Saturday by having Poke Coontz tell
Mr.. Bowsher that he had Goldsmith
colt down at Woodland and for him to
come after it, and after awhile Poke
relieved Jim by saying the reason was
| it was not q mare colt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30

E. MERRYMAN, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-30


F. A. Rohr has rented the front suite
of rooms in the Evans block on the east
side for his cigar factory and is getting
ready to engage in the manufacture of
high grade cigars on large scale. His
leader Foxy Tom is already on the
market and is meeting with large sale,
as smokers appreciate the quality Of
this cigar. Other brands will also be
made and the Rohr factory will be a
winner, and good addition to the
business interests Of Leon.
George Tackett, former resident Of
this county, died at the home of his par.
ents in Owingsville, Kentucky, on
last Thursday. The deceased moved
with his family to Carl Junction, Mo-,
about year ago, and three months age
returned to his old home in Kentucky
He had been suffering from compllca
ton of diseases for several years, and
leaves wife and two small daughters
Mrs. Tackett was Miss Carrie Warner
before her marriage and with her chill
dren will return to Leon next week te
make her home.
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-08-17
Roosevelt and Miles.

The suggestion from Boston to
make General Miles candidate for
the presidency in opposition to Roose-
welt within his own party really takes
the rag off the bush.
The argument for trying such an
experiment doomed to defeat from the
start, is based on the unprecedented
action of the president in refusing to
dignity the retirement OF General
Miles from the head of the army with
any laudatory comments upon his sery-
ices Only the formal fact OF his re-
tirement from command is to go on
the records OF the country. His forty
wears Of service from a subaltern to
lieutenant generally and the com
mand of the army will hereafter have
to be learned from other sources than
a congratulatory envoi letter from the
chief magistrate Of the country.
OF course, there is no mistaking Mr..
| Roosevelt's intention to thus put a
parting indignity upon General Miles,
hut that will not suffice for cam
naign issue inside the republican par
~ Mr.. Roosevelt already has lead
/ nine cinch on the nomination and the
| .Jeremiahs of a grievance and the
! BOSTON anti-impeTialists can no more
/ stand I'D against the Roosevelt CRATER
combine than a pony cart can run
away from a red devil automobile.
Besides, if Roosevelt is TO be op
posed for snubbing Miles, he can racF
out a paragraph from the speech he
made at a banquet in New York II
1898. to celebrate the Spanish war vic
tory. In it then Colonel Roosevelt
said:
In General Miles, the hero of the civi
war, do NOT forget General Miles. the here
of the long and weary campaign
against the Sioux, the Cheyennes and tn
| Blackfeet.
He went on to laud Miles and thu
men with him in all stresses OF eli
The Atlanta constitution. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1885-19??, 1903-08-17

state and federal courts our friends in
the north have cooled off and now
agree that peonage is not concert
ed conspiracy for the reinstatement OF
the colored brother.
In this connection The San Francis
co Newsletter has something to say
that puts the boot on the other leg.
so to speak. 1t says:
The southern states did not adopt the
system, except in isolated cases, until the
United States acquired the Hawaiian is
lands and recognized the prevailing con-
tract labor system. q system OF labor con-
troll far more brutal than the peonage
system and infinitely worse than African
slavery in the south. The Hawaiian sys
tenn gave the overseer or foreman of la
Dor the right to arrest without warrant
and imprison a laborer for the slightest
inattenton. and still more. the imprison-
ed man had to pay the expense of such
imprisonment and add to his time of ser
vice the days or months he was so con-
fined; and again, if a contract man lost
time through illness the time so lost had
to be made good before his contract could
expire by Imitation 1t was the worst
form of slavery known to civiliza ton,
and it had the protection of President
Mcknley's administration.
Considering also that peonage in
the south got its suggestion from the
freedmans bureau, that used to hire
out negroes, fix their wages and fog
them, as we know to have happened
in several instances in this state,
when they deserted their jobs. we
think the old Jerusalem rule would be
good one for all hands to adopt,
north and southland that is, that
everybody shall sweep first before his
own door,"