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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
Leon and Lamont Men Promoting
Electric Railroad.

"Count that day lost whose low de-
scending sun
Sees no electric railroad scheme be-
gun"
The very latest is a proposed trolley
line from Mt. Ayr southeast about rs
miles through Missouri A. NJ Pryor,
of Leon, was in Mt. Ayr Wednesday to
look up the matter, and will be here
Wednesday to talk it over again with
the town officials and with business
mon of Hatfield, Mo. An electric plant
for Mt. Ayr is part of the plan.
Eastern capital is back of the deal.
Mr.. Pryor and George w. Baker, of
Leon, and Bert Tcale, of Lamont, are
the promoters at this end of the line.
Mr.. Pryor has spent considerable time
in Des Moincs and in Ohio looking up
the workings Of the interuban trolley
lines. The persons interested in this
plan are in no wise connected with the
Omaha capitalists who are talking of
building from Mt. Ayr to Creston by
way of Tingley and Arispe.
The first proposal was to build from
| Lamont to Hatfield, but this was aban-
doned because that route would have
been very close to the Burlington,
whereas the Mt. Ayr-Hatfield route
| two Chariton-St. Joseph routes Of the
Burlington, and thus tap large and
rich piece of territory which has no
good railroad facilities. Mr.. Pryor has
spent several days lately going over
the country around Hatfield, and also
south of Mt. Ayr. The ultimate ter
minus is Pattonsburg, Mo. The dis
lance according to the routes at pres
ent planned are IS miles from Mt. Ayr
to Hatfield, "a miles from Hatfield to
Bethany, and 80 miles from Bethany to
Pattonsburg.
Mr. Pryor is leading business man of
Leon, being engaged in the lumber and
coal business. He came to Mt. Ayr
Tuesday and visited with his brother-in-
law, Albert Kelley of Middle Fork
township. On Wednesday he talked
over matters with l.. G. Bevis and was
introduced to Mayor Thomas Liggett
and also to Councilmen A. A. Higgins
and Carl Lunney, who, with Councilman
John Allyn, are committee to look up
| lighting facilities for the town. He
arranged to meet next Wednesday in
Mt. Ayr with the council, at which
time it is expected also that several
business men from Hatfield will be here
The citizens of Hatfield and surround
ing country are anxious for railroad
facilities and gave Mr.. Pryor a very
enthusiastic reception at a public meet
ing held there Tuesday evening.-Mt.
Ayr News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
progam tor Decoration Day.

All soldiers of the civil and Spanish
wars and members of the Womcns Re
lief Corps are requested to meet at the
Grand Army Hall at 1880 a. M, sharp, on
Sunday, May "a, 1908, from which point
we will march in body to the NJ. E.
church to attend Memorial services.
Sermon by Rev. Fl. Fl. Hubbell of the
Christian church. Bring your badges.
Saturday, May 30, 1903, all soldiers of
the Civil and Spanish wars will assemble
at the Grand Army Hall at $3.50 a. m.
The procession will form in front of
the G. A. r. hall at 10 o'clock a. m in
the following order:
Chief Marshal, j. w. Keeler.
Martial band.
Post colors.
Leon Post No. 251 and all soldiers of
the Civil and Spanish wars.
Womcn's Relief Corps.
Public schools and Sunday schools.
Citizens.
AT CEMETERY.
Funeral dirge by band.
Song.
Invocation by Rev. FL. Fl. HubbelI
Ritualistic ceremonies by G. A. r.
Strewing of flowers on graves.
Procession will reform and march
back to park.
AT PARK.
2. p. m. Music by the band.
Song by the choir.
Ritualistic ceremonies by the g. A. r.
Song by choir.
Recitation.
Song.
Address by Rev. w. H. Ilsley.
Song, "America".
Benediction, Rev. |. n. Woodward.
The school children will form at the
M. E. church at $50 a. M, where each
will receive flag to keep.
All persons who can furnish flowers
will please bring them to the recorders
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 Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
Rural Route at pIeasanton.

In response to petition of several
months ago, our "Uncle Samuel rural
route Inspector, Mr.. Mason, came
last Thursday and went over the pro-
posed route. He thinks it feasible
one and said that he would recommend
the location. On his return he held
examination for carriers; those taking
the examinations We're: J. w. Bicknell,
A. d. Argo, Thos. Loving and Harry
Cross. 1t is understood that he said
j. w. Bicllnell passed the best examina-
ton and it will be promised that he
will get the appointment, but when the
route will start is not known here now.
This is a long route and leads over
some rough roads, and whoever gets
the appointment to carry it will get no
"snap' the year through. The route
starts from town north to Chas. Morey's,
thence east to A. j. Stills thence on up
to A. w. Davis and New Salem church
then east by the old Mrs. Dale, then by
j. B. Dale, z. 7. Newcomer, c. G.. Camp
bells, to Mike Grif1in's four corners,
thence south to nj. q. Gammills, thence
east on the Lineville road to Mic Hal
stead's, thence south to state line,
thence west to Ben Richardson's, to
Little river, thence up the east side to
the bridge, thence the Spring Valley
road on in to Pleasanton. We will give a
list of subscribers as soon as we can find
out when the route will be established.
-Pleasanton Index.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
Program

OF Memorial Day exercises May 80, 1908,
at Decatur City, Iowa:
Meet at G. A. r. hall at $50 a. m.
Form at 10 a. m. as follows:
Colors and color guards.
Music.
w. K. G. and G. A. r.
School children and citizens in line.
March to cemetery and form about
the unknown grave.
Music.
Ritualistic services.
Music.
Decorating the unknown grave by O..
ID. and w. R. G.
Services by color guard.
G. A. r. Post, w. r.. C. and school chill
dren will then decorate each soldiers
grave.
March to hall and dismiss.
:. Meet at hall at 2:15 D. m. and march
to the NJ. e. church where the exercises
will be as follows:
Music.
Invocation by Comrade r. G. Benton.
Music.
Reading of orders by adjutant.
Ritualistic services by G. A. r.
Music.
Addresses by Revs. scroggan and
Yant.
BenedictiOn NV SiStar Won't
E. j. GETTING,
L. WARD,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
Travelling is DANGEROUS.

Constant motion jars the kidneys
which areakept in place in the body by
delicate attachments. This is the reas-
on travellers, trainmen, street car men
teamsters and all who drive very much
suffer from kidney disease in some form
Foley's Kidney Cure strengthens the
kidneys and cures all forms of kidney
and bladder disease. Geo. I'll. Hausan,
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, Lima, o., writes,
Constant vibration of the engine caus-
ed me great deal of trouble with my
kidneys, and got no relief until / used
.Foley,s. Kidney Cure L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
III
RED PRINCE 1924
Trial 2::32


Sire Of Bell Wilkes 2:1oa,
Gray Prince 2:221a, Chicago
Prince 2::24I, Frank w. 2:25,
Allie Wilkes 2::28, Prince
Early 2::3o, etc.
By Red Wilkes 2:4o, sire Of
157 from 2:o6a to 2:3o.
Dam, Sallie NJ, by Almont
80, sire Of At from 2:13& to
2:3o.
2nd dam, Kate by Edwin
Forrest 40:
sd dam, by Be n t o n S
Dlonlede.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
Will Cure Consumption.

A. A. Herren, Finch, Ark, writes, go
ley's Honey aud Tar is the best prepar-
alton for coughs, colds and lung trouble
] know that it has cured consumption in
the first stages" L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-28
RED PRINCE 1924

will make the season Of 1903,
at my residence (the James
lronside farm 4 miles north
west of Leon. This horse is
SO well and favorable known
that he needs no windy COM
1ments. His colts are his liv-
ing advertisements. Call on
or address me for terms and
tabulated pedigree.
+. II. MATTHEW'S.
R. +. D. No. I.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
THE PUBCIC SCHOOLS.

Hon. $. Q. Nuckolls, President
Of the School Board, gave our
Office pleasant call last Wednes-
day. Mr.. Nuckolls is par excel
lance the most progressive school
officer in Iberia educational annals.
He is up.to.date and ever looking
for means and methods that will
advance our educational interests.
His untiriug zeal and energy
causes him to look into all the
modern methods, aud as aresult of
his researches he is enthusiastically
in favor of concentration of pupils
in schools Of high order, where the
very best talent is employed to
plant the seeds Of knowledge.
Fewer schools, but higher class,
concentration to high school cent
ers, with transportation OF pupils
to these centers, SO all may en- JOY
the contact of exalted environ
ments He recognizes that we are
camping on the trail of modernity
and never catching up with the
grand march. 1t is his determi-
nation that Iberia shall no longer
be laggard, but by increased and
modernized high school facilities
give every boy aud girl of this
parish an education, if they can
absorb it.
Mr.. Nuckolls is ably seconded in
laudable efforts by the palnstaking
and brainy educator, Prof. Fl. ID.
Wilcox now in charge of our high
school aud by Parish Superintend-
ent the Hon. l.. o. Hacker. With
such team, success is certain.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
THE PLAQUEMlNE ROUTE.

While our progressive citizens
aud organizations are encouraging
the entrance of railroads into our
town and parish, let us not forget
that soon, sometime this year, we
shall have an all water route to
New Orleans, via: the Plaquemine
locks. Water transportation has
ever been the cheapest and less
subject to monopoly. Anyone can
put in boat aud carry freight and
passengers, thereby creating a
healthy competition, aud cheap
freights. The opening of the
locks will be great factor in lower
freight rates, and in dissolving
the freight congestion of the rail
road. 1t would seem the part Of
wisdom for our citizens especially
the shippers and receivers of
freight to combine, and at once
form steamboat lines for the traffic
that must materialize as soon as
the way is open. Merchants of st
Martinsville, New iberia, Jeaner.
cite, Franklin and intermediate
places should form strong com
pany and put in line of boats that
would be adequate for the traffic
that must certainly develop. No
time should be lost in this impor-
tant matter, our people should be.
gin now SO that when the route is
declared open we may at once avail
ourselves of the governments
bounty in placing within our reach
the natural means Of transporta-
ton. An initial trip should be
planned and everybody with his
uncles and cousins and aunts
should make gala day of it long
to be remembered.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
CASTORgA 4
For Infants and Children.
The Kind You Have Always Sought
signature ss.s. sss ., ZMzSEs-
POST or THE TRAvELERS PROTECT
I'VE ASSOCIATION.

When we consider the number
of travelling salesman that reside
in this town, it is a matter Of sur
prise they do not organize a post
of the National order entitled the
Travellers Protective Association
Of America, whose headquarters
are at st. Louis, Mo. This organi-
zation is one of the strongest in
the country, and wields a great
power, both financially and com
merciallv. The organization is
well represented, even in the
Councils of the nation at Wash
ington where the travellers have
numerous friends and staunch ad-
vocates. A Post here would GER
taiDly be convenience aud advan-
tage to many of our business men.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

THE RAILROAD TAX.

Some criticism has been Offered
of the alacrity exhibited by a mum
Der of our citizens in advocating
taxation for the purpose of secur
ing railroads and other public
utilities. In the matter Of the rail
road the tax Of three mills asked
for will be conditioned upon the
completion of the road in one year
after the tax is levied. There will
be no scheme of speculating upor
the tax by the Corporation that is
to be the beneficiary. But the
Company must, in order to obtain
the money, complete and operate 9
railroad into this town within one
year from date of tax levied, sc
there will be nothing to pay till
we have the road aud the taxpayer
will havel one,year before the tax
is payable. If the Company fails
to put in an appearance, the tax is
null aud void. IL the Company
does comply with its obligations
and gives us another road. we can
well affu,d to .pay the three mill
tax asked for, as it will at once add
% per cent to the value of property
in this town aud will untangle the
knotty problem of transportation
that has so long vexed the com
muuity, 1t will give us better
shipping facilities and lower rates
and will place us in contact with
points and people who are now
to us. 1t will introduce
strangers looking for investments
aud homes who will be charmed
with the beauty and resources of
our country and will no doubt cast
their lot with us, and will inaugu-
rate a new era of thrift aud prog
ress heretofore unheard of by us.
Don't refuse to consider this tax
but advocate it, aud thus secure a
potent factor in the development of
our city
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
PLAQuEMlNE LOCK.

The foundation for this lock wa.
completed December 81, 1897, IN
der contract with E. A. Burriss
dated Jnne "a, 1895.
A contract amounting approx
mately to 1901, 1870, for con
structing the lock and excavatine
approaches, was entered into with
Stewart 4 Co., on May 90, 1898, tc
be completed by June 80, 1903
Preliminary work was commenced
in August, 1898, and construction
work on February 2, 1899.
AT the end Of the last fiscal year
the following work on the lock had
been completed: Allthe masonry,
with the exception Of recesses left
in the lock walls for the operating
machinery; 5 miter sills; the top
anchorage for the maiu gates !;
three rows of snubbing hooks; 20
inlet pipes placed.
Work on the lock has been at a
standstill since November Is, 1900,
although there still remains, to
complete the contract, the excava-
ton between the lock and the rail
road bridge, the fill behind the
lock walls, the erection Of the
gates, the beilding of connecting
le.ees, aud the excavation OF the
river approach; estimated cost,
$l94, ,653. 10.
A Board of Engineer officers was
constituted by Special Orders No.
10, Headquarters, Corps Of Engi-
neers, 1902. to consider certain
questions relative to this contract.
The Board submitted report May
~, 1902, recommending that work
be resumed on original plans and
completed without delay, subject to
as regards gates and
excavation.
They recommended that the
gates be constructed according to
.he original plans aud under the
original contract, and the sheathing
plates on the upstream side to be
put Oh under new or supple
mental contract.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
say, with small appreciation.

say, with small appreciation.
1t is interesting here to note that
that DR.. E. A. Alderman, president
Of the Tulane University, New Or
leans, represents this state on The
Southern Education Board. On
the executive committee are the
following;
H. B. Frissell, Virginia; h. 7,
Sandford, Tennessee Charles +.
Meserve, North Carolina; Hoke
Smith, Georgia; William A. Blair,
Northern Carolina.
The results accomplished BY
Southern people since the war srs
recognized as worthy of all prsise.
Such q movement, as tho one now
inaugurated by this board, might
well apply to all parts OF America.
It is needed in the South only
because the South had ito oil swept
away in the war between the states,
is largely rural in character, and
has two races to develop.
The white man OF the South has
proved himself worthy to b
trusted to do all justice to all clss-
ses Of citizens and to act wisely in
the educational uplifting Of all the
people. OF twevls members OF
this Board, seven are either astivss
or lifelong residents Of tho South
ern states. The active work OF the
Board is left entirely 10 the hands
Of Southern men. DR.. }. l.. M.
Curry, author Of our History Of the
Confederate Governmsst," for
twenty five years the Southern
leader in education, Is the super
vising director and chairman Of the
committee which controls
III the work.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
PRIZES FOR MAp.DRAw1Ne.


For the second time in two weeks
five dollar prize has been won by
pupil OF the New iberia Public
Schools. Two weeks ago Miss
Lucy Gebert daughter Of Mr.. and
Mrs. John Gebert, won Ave dollar
prize offered by the Little Chron.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
Lurktn0 on street Corners.

and in the cars are vagabond currents
Of cir whose cold touch sets the fends OF
neuralgia and rheumatism at their work
OF torment. Modern magic in the form OF
Perry Davis Painkiller, conquers the
imps sand restores peace Of mind with
comfort Of body. You will save yourself
many day OF misery by keeping tAis
good old remedy In the house. There isbut
one Psinkiller, Perry Davis
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

There has been cnt in the price
Of beef on the hoof OF over 30 per
cent with no corresponding rsdus-
ton Of the retail price aud yet
some people have the temsrity to
tell us that there ID no beef trust.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

Presi dent Roosevelt continues as
st Unborn as ever in his attitude to-
ward the people Of Indianola,
Miss, and refuses to permit the
Postoflice at that place to be re-
opened.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

Now that the question of re.
duction Of letter postage to one
cent is under discussion in this
country, it is interesting to note
that Japan has the cheapest postal
service in the world. In that
country letters are conveyed to all
parts Of the empire for two sell
about seven -tenths of penny.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

Ash Wood For Sale.-Dry ash,
any length, ready for stove use,
$500 per cord. 4 TT. wood at
$40O per cord, at the yard Of
Felix Mestayer.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

'The incest and pleasantiest medicine
have used for indigestion and constipa-
ton Is Chamberland's Stomach and Liver
Tablets" says Melard F. Craig, OF Mid
dlegrove, N. Y. 'They work like charm
and do not gripe or have any unpleasant
effect" For sale by Jas. A. Lee.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

The bubonic plague continues to
spread at Mazatian, Mexico, seven
deaths and ten new cases being re-
pOrted.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

icl Publishing Co., Of Chicago, fol
the best map drawn OF the world.
Last week, Miss Gladys Mates was
the recipient Of a five dollar check
from the same company for the
best map sent to them. AS this
paper has an immense circulation
amongst the schools throughout the
United States, New Iberia has just
cause to be proud of two prizes in
in two weeks.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17

|
The entire work to be completed
for an amount Of $114 900.
Notice to commence had not beer
given and no work had been done
up to June 80, 1902.
Appendix "T", Annual Report
of the Chief Of Engineers for 1902
Page 1889:
From report Of Mr.. j. l. Conk
lin, Superintendent.
Plaquemine Lookup to June
30, 1901, there had been accom-
plished by Stewart & Co., the fol
lowing work:
Excavation, cubic yds. -. 1888
Concrete, cubic yds. -. 80,332
Granite cubic feet. ........ 6,072
Cast iron, pounds. s........ .119, 1873
Medium steel, pounds. -. 5000
High steel. l...............
Cast, pounds. .......... 1926
Forged, pounds. ........ 1886
Bronze, pounds ....... -. GA
There has been no actual con-
struction under this contract dur
ing the year, and the condition Of
the work is the same as at the end
Of the last fiscal year, with the ex-
ception Of removal Of portion Of
the contractors plant. There still
remains, to complete the contract
made with Stewart & Co., the ex
between the lock and the
railroad bridge, the fill behind the
lock walls, the erection OF the
gates, and the excavation Of the
approach.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
EDIJCATION AL.

This column is under the management of Prof.
H. u. Wilcox, and will he devoted to school
news and Educational questions. All commu.
cations intended for this department should be
addressed to II d. Wilcox
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE AND CON-
fusnu f,nvynovS

HIGH SCHOOL LECTURE AND CON-
CERT COURSE.
The first Of the series Of lectures
and concerts, arranged for the New
Iberia High School authorities,
will be given at the Opera House
on the evening Of February 9th
when DR.. W. J. Clark will give .
demonstration in wireless tele-
graphy aud liquid air. Mr.. Will
cox has been assured that this en-.
tertainment is Of very high order,
and no one can afford to miss this.
Remember that the date is Febru-
ary 9th.
New Iberia enterprise and independent observer., 1903-01-17
$50, ,O0O,O FOR SOUTHERN EDU-
CATION

CATION.
As previously stated in the col.
umns Of this paper, The Southern
Education Board, created by act Of
Congress, have at its disposal the
sum Of $4,000, 900 for the build
ing and improvement Of schools in
the Southern States.
This Southern Education Board,
and the coming Of Mr.. Robert G..
Ogden and his party, simply means
that in the future the money ex-
pended in the South from outside
sources for the education OF our
children will not be expended by
generous but misguided philan-
thropists, but by practical aud
thoughtful men in the manner de-
vised by Southern minds, and
through agencies guided by South
ern hands.
As one member Of this board ex-
pressed it:
"You have shown us that the
South is trying .heroically to deal,
not by tho negro, but with the
great unprivileged masses Of its
white population. You understand
your own people aud your own pro-
blems as we do not. This work is,
therefore, yours. Take 1t and do
it. In 90 far as we can help you,
we are at your service. We have
no desire to meddle or interfere. II
you will take the helm, we will
stand by you, not as Northerners,
but as fellow. .citizens Of a common
country"
In proof that these are not sim.
ply fine words, these men OF mind
and means have put their work lar
gely IN the hands Of Southern men
not impractical, idle dreamers, but
hose noble spirits who unaidsd
have been battling for the educs-
.ation Of the poorer classes Of the
south these many years, with Inn
ted means, and often times, sad to