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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
No Third Trial for Mrs. Hossack

Indianola, Iowa, Oct. 3.-An effort is
being make to have Judge Gamble dis
miss the murder case pending against
Margaret Hossack, who has twice been
tried--once in Warren and once in
Madison county.
81 know what the attorneys want me
to do" declared Judge Gamble when he
was in the city last week, "but l will
not do it. They want me to dismiss the
Hossack case on my own motion. 1t is
not for me to do this. The county at
torney can take the responsibility if he
wants to; don't intend Diminishing it on
my own motion"
That the county attorney, failing to
induce Judge Gamble to dismiss the
case himself, will file motion to dis
miss very shortly is generally expected.
The supervisors of Warren county
have adopted resolution asking that
all further prosecution of Mrs. Hossack
be dropped on account of the great ex-
pense of the trials which Warren coun-
ty must bear. A communication to this
effect has been sent the county attor-
ney, and as public sentiment has largely
veered around in favor Of Mrs. Hossack,
the case will probably be stricken from
the calendar at an early date.
Mrs. Margaret Hossack, aged 20, was
arrested couple Of years ago on the
charge of numbering her husband. She
was tried before Judge Gamble in
Indianoia and found guilty of murder
III the first degree and sentenced to the
penitentiary at Anamosa for life.
An appeal was taken to the supreme
court and the case was reversed, mainly
on account of the introduction of grew
some exhibits and the courts instruc-
tions.
The second trial was held in Winter
set, a change of venue being granted,
but the jury disagreed and was unable
to reach verdict.
\ Mrs. Hossack is now at liberty on
$4,000 bond.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Program of the Decatur township
Sabbath school convention to be held in
the M. E. church at Decatur City, Oct.
IL, 1908.
MORNING.
900 "Song service" by the schools.
9:15 devotional SERVICE" by Rev. E.
B. Scroggan.
$3.50 "How Sunday school should be
rum by o. b. Creal and M. Powers.
1000 "Song," by Palestine school.
1915 "What Benefits are Derived
from the Sunday School," by G. M.
1920 "How we may improve the Sun
day School," Prof. Knoll. :
11:OO Song by the Christian Sunday
ILLS SHOULD Temperance be taught
in the Sunday School, DR.. B. L. Eiker.
11:45 "Song," by M. E. Sunday
1900 Dinner.
AFTERNOON.
100 "Song service"by all the Sunday
Schools.
Ills "How to Create Missionary
Spirit in the Sunday Schools Rev. Fl.
Fl. Hubbell.
1:45 Solo, "The Holy City, Nellie
Springsteen.
1:50 sour Responsibilities as Indi-
viduals, Dimple Watson.
2:15 "How to Induce Scholars to
study Lessons Rev. Scroggan.
2:3O "The Teacher as Leader"
Frank Spurrier.
800 Responsibilities of Pastor and
Teachers to the Schools; and how to
Induce Teachers to attend more prompt
ly," Rev. Smith.
$3.50 Election Of officers and closing
song by schools.
400 Benediction.
i H i s i; s $STSas Committee.
How often men tell things and then
add: 81 wouldn't have it known that it
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
Money to Loan.

Any sum from s1.OO to 500 for 8
days to 8 months.
Aft Z. j. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

Claim Of G. B. & Q. Ry. for demurrage
on car of coal for $500, not allowed.
The city clerk was instructed to GER
tify to county auditor the sum of S1S.6S
for material and labor in building side
walk adjoining the property of Mrs. E.
7. Martin, to be taxed against the prop
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08
For Sale.

Two Round Oak Stoves, good as new
Inquire at this Office, or of,
7. H. ScHENcK, Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-10-08

How often men tell things and then
add: 81 wouldn't have it known that it
came from me- Then why at all?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

control of the mails. its Jurisdiction was
clear under the original act, and II re-
quired only an application Of the same prin-
ciple to enable the governments authority
to cover the express business under the con-
stitutional right to regulate commerce. The
government has already exercised its right
under this clause to regulate the oleomar-
garine trade, and although its latest enact
ment on. the subject is yet to be put to the
final constitutional test, Its previous decla-
rations of a similar nature have been rati-
fed by the court. 1t would be preposterous
to permit the government to exclude the
lottery tickets from the mails and to throw
wide open to them the express agencies OF
the country. The express Is common car
rier, exercising public functions and utiliz-
ing the same means of transportation as
those used by the government In Its car
riage Of the mails. A prohibition Of the
one mode and the permission Of the other
would leave the lottery almost precisely
enactment at ali.
Now that the governments rights have
been established and the expressage of lot
terry and policy tickets from one state to
another is declared unlawful, it rests with
the states themselves to enforce their laws
on the subject, or to pass them If they do
not already exist. and thus put the traffic
Gus, demoralizing, unwholesome business,
and the sooner 1t is absolutely ended the
better for the country.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
The Lottery-Express Decision.

Notwithstanding the ability with which
the dissenting view Is stated, 1t Is impos-
sible not to coincide with the majority view
Of the Supreme Court in the matter OF the
lottery-express cases, decided yesterday in
favor of the power of the government to
regulate such traffic. The intent of the
act of Congress prohibiting the use of the
mails for lottery purposes was undoubtedly
to put an end to that form of gambling SO
demoralizing to large bodies of the people.
The constitutionality Of that act having
been established. some years ago, the lot
terry business was materially reduced In the
United States. Eventually, however, 1t ex-
tended from small remnants, and by means
Of express Transmission It had grown to
considerable proportions in one form and
another when in 1895 Congress passed q
supplementary act specifically prohibiting
the transmission by express Of lottery tick
cts or other evidence Of drawings. on the
principle that 1t was a constitutional right
of Congress to regulate the commerce be-
tween the states. The contention before
the Supreme Court was on the question of
whether this constitutional right extended
to the regulation and prohibition Of traffic
of nature to fall under the police regula-
lions of the states themselves.
The majority Of the court looked to the
Intent of the law, which was precisely SIM
liar to that Of the original snti-lottery act.
namely, to prohibit. as far as the powers Of
government may extend, this trafiic In
gambling devices. The government having
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

naval officers on duty In Venezuelan waters
had started for home rather suddenly.
When the vessel on which he Travelled had
touched port It was stated that he had
died suddenly at sea. No particulars were
given Then 1t appeared that this officer
was In some way accountable for the sink
ing of the Venezuelan vessels. It Is not
difficult to imagine the plight Of that young
officer. He may have obeyed orders. or he
may have acted on his own initiative, In
accordance with what he supposed to be
the kaiser's wishes At any rate It did not
permit the matter to develop into positive
details. A suicide would perhaps solve
many difficulties.
Diplomatic officers do not go beyond the
terms Of protocols to make extraordinary
demands without orders or direct intima-
lions, and 1t cannot be accepted that there
has been any individual laundering here
just as it is impossible to believe that Ger
man naval officers in Venezuela would have
blundered in the sinking OF ships without
pretty straight tips from home.
1t Is generally understood that the Ger
many government Is now maintaining an
unusually large corps Of observers at THIS
capital, keeping close watch upon puolic
sentiment, and forwarding to Berlin every
significant expression of American opin-
ion II that is true 1t must by this time
be painfully apparent to the Berlin au-
thorities that Germany has made no friends
in the United States by her maneuvers In
the Venezuelan affair. but on the contrary
has only made herself laughing stock IN
this country
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Germany's Preposterous Program.

Having been peremptoriy refused i'm
mediate payment OF the money due her
from Venezuela March Ii. according to the
protocol. Germany has tried another move,
suggestive as was the first Of the unneces-
sarily anxious creditor asking now for
thirty-day draft, payable in Caracas March
IL. This has also been refused, and Mr..
Bowen has thereby added another feather
to his cap. Germany has forfeited all
claims to special consideration now by her
various acts during the controversy.
The motives OF the Berlin government
become less understandable every day The
sinking Of the Venezuelan warships was ut
terly beyond comprehension. II could not
be accepted as would be the act of an ILL
tempered child smashing the bric-a-brac
when crossed by parent. Germany's Off
GERS were supposed to have fairly good
sense and keen eye to business, and why
they should lessen Venezuela's power to pay
her debts by destroying her property could
not be accounted for by any process OF rea-
soning. Not even the claim that these
ships were old and unseawor.hy. and, there
fore, could not be taken to Trinidad to be
fitted for German use justified the action.
Indeed that claim made the destruction APP
pear even more wanton.
~ mas Deen suspected on this side or the
ocean since the trouble began that the
kaiser has been chiefly anxious to make
the utmost use of the Venezuelan incident
to boom his program for extensive addi-
lions to his navy. II that be his play 1t
stil remains for an ingenious explanation
to clear away the question of how these
pettifoggtng duns can possibly strengthen
the kaiser's hands in this regard The Ber-
lin foreign ONCE declares. according to
cables. that there Is no knowledge there of
such demands, yet there is nevertheless no
question as 70 their having been made and
OF their immediate rejection.
In the early stages of the ship-sinking
incident Berlin professed absolute igpo-
Sance of the matter. and insisted that 1t
could not have taken place. Then when
the facts became too plain for further de-
NAL the hating explanation already out
lined was vcuchsafed. When the peace
negotiations had been started the briefest
OF dispatches announced that one Of the
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
A DUTY in Delaware.

The people of Delaware, irrespective OF
ps rty. are entitled to a full investigation Of
the charges respecting the corrupt use OF
money In the matter of their elections. The
case has exceptional features which demand
exceptional attention. Let 1t be admitted
that money Is used elsewhere by both par
ties In their campaigns. Let 1t be admitted
that wealthy men, with little claim to at
tention unconnected with their check books.
have here and there found their way to
high office. Let 1t be admitted that politi-
cal campaigns require the use Of money In
the perfecting Of organizations and the
rallying of voters on election day. Let all
of this be admitted, and still we find in the
Delaware situation as described in reputable
and responsible prints that which calls for
reprobation and a radical remedy.
Mr.. Addicks, If We may believe his accus-
ers-who are not unknown and who do not
content themselves with generalities-is no
chance offender. In whatever he has done
he has not surrendered to a sudden tempta-
ton. If he has corrupted the electorate Of
Delaware he has done so with the utmost
elaboration, and has time and again re-
peated the performance. More even than
that. He intends to continue his practices
until. by correcting his calculations where
they have failed and by increasing his cor
ruption fund as experience may advise, he
finally secures the great prize he has In
view. And with that prize will go control
Of the state. This it Is that calls for the
most searching inquiry that can be con-
Quoted; and surely every man In the COM
monwealth who respects it's good name and
his own should be eager to vote to set such
an inquiry on foot.
The future political complexion Of Della
ware is of small moment In comparison
with the necessity of lifting the state out
of Its present mire. Delaware politics has
become synonymous with corrupt politics.
The country at large wonders at the exist
ence Of conditions which are described with
such minuteness and clrcumstantiality.
And let us supposed disputed presidential
election turning in any measure on the vote
of that state. Let us suppose the three
electoral votes of Delaware, tainted with
Addicksism, offered in court where con-
troll of the national government was in
volved. Should we not have a commotlon
which might shake the country? Why not
an investigation now? very spirited ma
tional campaign is rapidly approaching, and
Mr.. Addicks is said to be getting ready
for Il,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
New York's "Grafters" in Panic.

Realizing that they are "up against the
Zeal thing" the corrupt police officials of
New York city appear to be in a panic and
are showing signs Of an overwhelming de-
sire to confess and save their own skins
General Greene. the new commissioner, has
swung his snickersnee right and left, re-
CARELESS of presidents, and heads have
fallen by the scores. Wardmen, patrolmen,
sergeants and captains have been displaced
and exchanged and suspended, and now he
is going after certain inspectors who II Is
believed have served in the past as part of
the higher up" circle of policedom in the
metropolis. Things are getting very I'M
pleasant for those still on the force who
had dealings with the old regime under
Devery, when the town was wide open"
and the graft was rich. Devery's former
wardman, Glennon, who has already been
convicted of neglect of duty and sentenced
to six months in prison, and has lost his
appeals, threatens to tell all about the
whole game, now that his former pals have
deserted him to his fate. Captain Herihy
OF former unsavory power in the infamous
red light district" is also intimating that
he may tell things In preference to suffer-
ing alone for his sins. Meanwhile the new
commissioner is closing places of evil re-
sort, and is really accomplishing things,
showing that with time and courage the
gigantic task Of cleansing the purlieus Of
vice and crime and corrupt officialdom can
be accomplished. The country watches this
crusade with interest, for If New York can
be given decent police administration there
is hope for the smaller municipalities, where
the corruption bacillus has already found
lodgment to a greater or less degree.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Buster.

De blizzard come a-screamin
An a-rushln' cross de lam
An we looked for ruination
Loomtn' up on every han.
But it never touch de viii flowers
A sleepin' in de wood;
In May dey'n come up smilin'
An a-feelin' purity good.
Oars folks jes' like de blizzard
Dey roars a day or two
An makes US mighty nervous
An spoils our comfort, too.
But we knows it doesn' matter,
Cause when dey's had DER say
Dis world will keep a-movin'
In de good or-fashioned way.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Child Labor in the Mines.
From the philadelphla Press.

The anthracite strike investigation had no
more hopeful, helpful or encouraging out
come than the mutual declaration at one of
the hearings from Representatives OF both
miners and operators that each was willing
to unite in raising the age of boys on the
breaker and in the mines to sixteen years.
This should be done. 1t is called for by HUI
manity. 1t is demanded for justice. It is
necessary to protect society against igno-
rance.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Services RECOGNIZED.

"His career as a statesman has not been
eminently successful"
I'm afraid you judge things superficial
ly,'' returned Senator Sorghum. The cor
poration he works for started him out as a
simple member OF the legislature and in less
than two years promoted him to the lucra-
tive position of lobbyist"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

It is quite possible that when Mr.. Schwab
gets back home he will be moved to join the
movement and endow few educational in
situations. This billionaires donation party
is becoming a. very spirited affair.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Religion is Safe.

From the Milwaukee Wisconsin. Fl,
Rear Admiral Cogfllan will be pleased to
learn that the kaiser has not lost faith In
his partner.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
New Military System.
From the PhIladelphIa Recnrd.

From the Philadephla Record.
1t was not merely the corner stone of a
new public building which was laid at
Washington on Saturday last on the
grounds dedicated to the future War Col.
lege; 1t was the foundation of a new,
more perfect and a coherent system OF mill
tary defense which was celebrated there.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

1t Is hoped that the kaiser may be induced
to be as liberal with reference to fishing
smacks as Prince Henry was In the mat
ter of souvenir sleeve buttons.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Penalty.

Our joys all fleetingly expand
IT'S fate's relentless law:
We have ten minutes sleighing and
A week or two of thaw.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Extra Session.
From the Indianapolis Journal.

From the Indianapolis Journal.
Public opinion will sustain the President
In calling an extra session Of the Senate If
the Panama canal and Cuban treaties are
not ratified before the present session
closes. Large public interests like these
are of more Importance than the conven-
fence of senators.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

destinations about affairs in the Delaware
legislature arouse a suspicion that even the
whipping post does not suffice to keep the
entire population of that state up to high
toned moral standard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Canada.
From the Montreal Star.


There cannot be too much harmony be-
tween Canada and the United States but
1t is to be hoped that the idea is forever
killed that Canada is the only one OF the
two which really needs that harmony
Both peoples will profit by it. and the en-
pire to which we really belong will be
pleased to see us assisting In promoting a
lasting friendship between the two great
English speaking powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

1t may occasionally surprise General
Miles to find that people who are personally
50 affable as the European monarchs car
be SO obstinate in diplomatic controversy
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Two Ways.

From the Detroit Free Press.
Some people organize Embarrassment
companies and others unload common Stock
There are all sorts of ways of separating
the plain people from their savings
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Safe From Want,

From the Indianapolis Sentinel.
The Standard Oil Company has declared
another dividend and it is now believed
that Mr.. Rockefeller will be able to pull
through the winter and pay his telegraph
bills.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

New Mexico or Arizona may some day
be moved to suggest a monument to Mr..
Quay: but Colombia will never subscribe
to It
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

President Castro is not in a position to
require any indemnity for the injury his
business of suppressing revolutions has suf-
fered.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Germany will hardly jeopardize an entente
cordiale for the sake OF a beggariy twenty
five or thirty thousand dollars.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Washington Is always glad to welcome
the D. A. r. They at least succeed in de-
veloping debate on few topics which Con-
gress has not worn threadbare
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
SHOOTING STARS.
No Danger.

DO you think there is any danger of
America being dominated by Europe?"
mo, SIR answered Mr.. Meekton with
extraordinary emphasis; mot so long as
eminent Europeans continue to marry
American girls
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

1t appears that few more Filipinos are
50 unfortunate as not to know that the war
Is over
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Anarchists have not had the effrontery to
offer any arguments against legislation look
ing to their suppression.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

The numerous eulogies Of George Wash
ington make 1t plain that the present gener-
alton Is not so unjust as to judge a man
by his postage stamp portraits.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Mr.. Addicks' experience in deadlociks will
probably give him confidence In his ability
to hold Off any practical results in case
Of an investigation.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Fortunately, the success of the Monroe
doctrine does not depend on securing tesu-
monials from Germany.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

1t is hoped, for her own sake. that Mrs
May brick has learned to disregard the
rumors Of her prospective release which
are periodically circulated
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Inventor Tesla has issued another pros
pectus which proves that his brilliant mag
nation has lost none Of its powers.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24

Venezuela Is not in a position to benefit
by Mr. Carnegie's recent offer of money;
but perhaps Caracas would like library.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Shoe Department.

Shoe Department.
Women's New Patent Vici Kid
Oxford Ties, Goodyear welt soles,
made in three popular styles, lace
and button-all fresh goods, in the
new spring shapes. All sizes.
Anniversary price,
$3.50 per Pair.
Usually $3.50.
Third noor Tenth st.
Picture Department.
One lot Oval and Round Pictures
including large variety of new sub
jects-all matted and tied with rib
bon, ready for hanging.
Anniversary price,
lOc. Each.
One lot colored Pictures. including landscape.
pastoral, fruit and many other excellent subjects
In broad black and gilt frames.
Anniversary price,
Csc. Each.
scenes with glass ready for Banging
Anniversary price,
Csc. Each.
One lot Small Passe-Partouts. ssoueen Wilh.l.
nina" complete with glass and mat, ready for
Anniversary price,
Soc. Each.
Fourth floor.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Travel.

IT have seen the day when I would walk
for miles for the sake Of a good Shakes
pearean performance"
And IT, answered Mr.. Stormington
Barnes. "have seen many such days.
Some men," said Uncle Eben, wants the
bad boys arrested fob shootin' craps, an
den goes an GIBBS all DER own money to a
turf investment company"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-02-24
Travelling Goods Dent.

Imitation Grain Leather Suit
Cases, made of leatherette, which will
outwear the best sheepskin leather
case made; steel frame inside straps :;
cloth lined; leather corners; good
brass lock-made and finished in an
unusually good manner; size "a
inches.
Anniversary price,
$500 Each.
Genuine Cowhde Leather Suit Cases. "a inches
long and inches deep; steel frame isewed inl:
leather corners; good brass lock; strong handle;
three hinges, nveted On--russet and brown.
Anniversary price,
$500 Each.
Basement, Equitable bldg