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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-10
The Circus was a Graft.

The Pan-American Shows which had
been extensively advertised to show in
Leon1'on Saturday, arrived with two
trains early Saturday morning and
pitched their tents across the tracks
from the Q depot. A heavy rain fell
early Saturday morning and no attempt
was made by the circus people to give a
parade. When the time for the after
noon performance arrived good crowd
gathered however, and many of the
people were inveigled into going into
the side show, and many of them to
their sorrow, for inside the principal
attraction was several shell games and
other sure thing gambling attractions
which parted the people from their hard
earned dollars. The grafters found the
usual number of suckers, and among
them, several well known farmers who
should have known better than to have
gone up against such game. City
marshal Chandler says there were a
dozen or fifteen different parties came
to him and complained of being skinned,
but they could not point out the fellows
who had secured their money. 1t was
the same gang who were in Leon a few
years ago under the name of Lemen
Bros. and showed east Of the depot.
While the afternoon performance was in
progress heavy rain fell, and those
waterproof tents were no protection at
all, everybody getting a good wetting,
and the performance was stopped be-
fore the program was finished. AS soon
as the people left the tent the circus
commenced taking down their canvas
and loading their cars and about dark
the whole outfit left for Mt. Ayr where
they showed Monday. It was one Of
the worst gag -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-10
Weather Crop Bulletin.
For WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER Z, 1908.
Doc Nda;,,o, To,,,.

For WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER Z, 1908.
Des Moines, Iowa.
September opened with nearly normal
temperature and generally favorable
conditions for farm operations. The
nights were quite cool, but there has
been sufficient warmth by day during
the week to maintain the growth of veg
citation. The corn crop has made fair
advancement, but most of the fields still
show the deep green color of midsum-
mer, and the ripening process has not
been sufficiently rapid to allay the feel
ing of anxiety as to the future safety of
the crop. The final out put, as to the
amount and soundness, depends upon
warm and generally dry weather the
balance of this month. Excellent pro-
gress has been made in fall blowing,
with the soil in good condition. Thresh-
ing reports indicate very large yield
of timothy seed. The late potato crop
is doing fairly well except in low, wet
soil. A worry satisfactory crop of fall
apples is being harvested and marketed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-10
Notes.

Not an accident occurred during the
reunion, not even runaway.
There were very few drunks on the
reunion grounds for such a large crowd,
but it was evident that whiskey boot
leggers We're at work.
Harry Mayer and Ed Bell were both
severely burned on the hands and arms
while shooting roman candles during
the display of fireworks.
The general committee, Messrs. Cas-
ter, Beard and Vogt, worked hard for
the success ofsthe reunion, and, are en-
titled to vote Of thanks. NJ;
The Garden Grove band in their new
uniforms made . splendid appearance
and their music was fine, adding much
to the enjoyment Of the reunion.
The 111th Alaskas enjoyed buffet
luncheon at the opera house after the
fireworks, and the boys had merry
time until o'clock when everyone went
home.
/ The snake show did poor business,
and Thursday night changed to a
couchee show, but the crowd would not
stand for it and soon put them out of
business.
The Corydon band is certainly one of
the best in the state, and made them
selves prime favorites with their fine
selections, AS a concert band they are
hard to beat.
Lamont defeated Garden Grove in the
ball game Thursday by score of 16 to
8. Garden Grove had league pitcher
from Osceola who pitched the first half
Of the game but he was not near SO
good as Wells, who finished the game.
The committee has not yet got all the
bills paid, but it is thought they will
come out about even, the receipts from
the concessions paying the expenses
without asking for donations from the
business men.
The watch and money placed on the
creased pole was kindly donated by
Frank N. Hansell the popular manager
of the Graham, Darrah & Hansell store,
who did all in his power to assist in
making the reunion success.
! John ]. Zimmerman made phenome-
nal catch in the ball game Friday. He
ran after fly in left field, but fell on
the rough ground just as he reached it,
but stuck out his right hand while lying
on the ground and caught the ball, saw
ing two scores.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-10

Wehave purchased more fine pattern
hats for our opening this year than ever
before, and also have swell line Of
street hats which have been trimmed by
yur trimmers, SO you can get any priced
hat you want, and feel sure it is a new
style, not something worked over. The
dates Of our opening are Friday and
Saturday, Sept. is and 10.
THOMPSON q WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-10
New Bank at Grand River.

Having started our new business un-
der the name of Farmers Bank we solic-
it the patronage of our friends and
old customers. We pay interest on
deposits and do general banking bust
ness. Any business entrusted to us
will have prompt attention.
Yours truly,
JACOB SwITZER,
President.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-10
PUBLIC SCHOOLS OPEN
The Leon Schools Commence this
Years Work Monday Morning
With a Good Attendance.

The Leon Public Schools opened Nor
day for the coming school year, the at
tendance being quite large, the total at
both buildings being 478 as against
427 when school opened last year.
The pupils were greeted in cordial
manner Monday morning by Prof. j. M.
Pierce, the new superintendent, who re-
places Prof. ]. III. Drake, who has had
charge for several years. The new sup
erintendent comes from Redtield and
has made decidedly favorable impress
sion with both pupils and parents, and
it is expected that under his supervis-
ion there will be some radical changes
for the betterment of our schools.
There are no other changes in the corps
Of teachers employed last year, except
that the second assistant in the high
school has been dispensed with, and
Prof. Pierce and Miss Drake will have
complete charge except Miss Parrish
will hear part of the recitations of the
d class. Mrs. Carrie Tackett is the
new music teacher, dividing her time
between the north and south buildings.
At the north building the teachers
and number of pupils enrolled as fol-
low:
High School-Prof. Pierce, principal
| Miss Hattie Drake, assistant. lilo
9Th Grade-Hiss Mate Parrish. .......... 80
9th and 7th Grade Miss May Caster Sc
4th and 5th Grade-Miss Halle Moore 4a
3rd Grade-Mrs. Mettie Lindsey. 81
LIST and I'd Grade-Miss Addie Craw-
.......................... AZ
| At the south building Miss Nell San.
ger is is charge with the following as
sistants and attendance:
9th and 7th Grade Miss Nell Sanger 4f
4th and 9TH Grade Miss Hattie
kirkpatrick. !. ]. IS
t3rd Grade Miss Kate Ogden. :. ..... /. 4(
1st and ID Grade Miss Ethel Bow
man.
Total. -. .176
John Sewers is again in charge as
Ijanitor at the north building, and
Alonzo Bright Of south building.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-09-10
Want Streets Fixed.

Commissioner at Washington, b. G.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
FOUR MEN COULD NOT PREVENT
INSANE ITALIANS SELF .DESTRUCTION

While four men. two OF them officers OF
the mounted force, were struggling to over
power him., Francisco Bianchi. a maniac,
fired a bullet into his head at No. 1888 Burd
avenue yesterday afternoon.
Bianchi stuck the revolver into his mouth
and pressed the trigger. The bullet went
through his head and his death was almost
instantaneous.
The tragedy occurred at the home Of H.
c. Gambini. a wall ornamenter, employed
at the Worlds Fair Grounds, and u friend
of Bianchi.
Bianchi was a member of a good family
in Florence. Italy. He came to America
about three years ago and served for
awhile as editor of the America, an Italian
newspaper. u
He promoted a South American magazine
for the Pan-American Exposition, and was
engaged in n similar work for the Louisiana
He displayed signs of dementia about a
week ago and was sent to a samtarium
at Seventeenth and Hickory. streets. He
alarmed. " Yeeterday morning When he
called at the home of his FREUD. Gambini
the latter was at the Worlds Fair grounds
and his wife. becoming alarmed, sent for
him.:
POLICEMAN SUMMONED.
Gamh'ni arrived at the; house about !
NN ~ NN~ $4,000 AtS
notified the mounted police officers.
When Mounted Patrolmen Thomas Demp-
sey and Timothy Kennedy arrived q few
minutes after 2 o'clock they heard the
noise Of a fearful encounter on the sec
ond floor Of the Gambini home and. upon
ascending the stairs saw Bianchl strug-
Cling with Amerigo Cetti and Petro Tier
oni. two men who boarded in the house.
Bianchi held a revolver in his hands and
the men were endeavoring to wrest it
from him.
The patrolmen Immediately took a hand
In the affair. but even the combined
strength of the four men could not OYER
come the power of the insane man. He
chung TO the revolver In spite OF all they
coulo do.
The five men struggled for fully twenty
minutes: Finally Bianchi was thrown upon
a ped, lace downward, but before, the Off,
GERS could grasp the revolver Bianchi had
stuck the weapon into his mouth and fired.
Bianehi left an unfinished note. which in
cheated that a love affair In Paris seven
years ago caused him much grief. He wrote
also that he had. an ipcurable disease and
mat ne was afraid Of being sent to the In
sane asylum.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10

Departures To-day.


Captain Ed Howard has made his first pay
ment OF lc.c0J on the Paducah Marine ways. The
price Is $40. 00o. The plant will be greatly i'm
proved; 1t is reported that II the American
lied the plant Will become Its property and that
hulls of ocean vessels Will be built there.
Tho. Columbia came in yesterday morning
from Chester and departed on the return In the
afternoon with n good trip.
Captain Simmons of the Peters Lee departed
last night for Memphis with part of his crew
to bring the boat to st. Louis. Beginning next
week the Lee Line will have two boats a week
to Memphis.
The Chester was in and out from Cape Girar-
deau yesterday with good patronage both ways.
The Government snagboat Mackenzie arrived
yesterday from the upper river.
The Grey Eagle came In yesterday morning
from Commerce and went out on the return in
the afternoon.
Captain Dave Upton. master Of the Meckcn-
zie,. was q caller at the Eagle boat store yes
terday.
Indications along the lower river point to
good crops, despite the recent floods. The only
difficulty 80 far has beeen the scarcity OF labor.
men believe that the monitor Arkansas. which Is
caught at Ste. Geneviere. will be able to get
out in a few days.
Tho Sidney arrived yesterday morning from
Burlington and departed in the afternoon for
heokuk with a heavy passenger list.
The City of Memphis. went out to the Ten
ncssee River yesterday with n good trip.
The City Of Providence will make an excur-
sion to Ste. Gcncvieve to-day. giving n last
chance to visitors to view tho monitor, which is
at anchor there.
The Spread Eagle begins her excursions to
Alton to-day. departing at $3.50 o'clock in the
morning.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
RUSSIAN TROOPS
AGAIN WITHDRAW
Pekin Learns That Reoccupation
of Manchuria Was Only
Temporary.
OFFICIAL CIRCLES MYSTIFlED.
japanese Minister al Washington
Resents RuSSia's Criticism of
Japan's "Warl;ke Prep
aratiors.'

Pekln. May 9.-The official at New
sia's alleged action at New-Chwang and
elsewhere in Manchuria telegraphs to-day
that the occupation of the forts at the
mouth of the Lao River was temporary
and that the Russians have now withdrawn.
Official circles at Fektn are mystihed.
Their subordinates at New-Chwang have
not reported the reoccupation OF that place.
hence there Is i disposition 10 question ths
correctness of the information. although the
author OF yesterdays story is considered
one of the ablsst and best informed for
eigners in China.
Washington. May s.-Mr. Takahlra. the
japanese Minister. had a long interview
ment to-day. lie manifested deep concern
over the Manchuriau situation, but de-
clared that the legation was without official
advices. in the absence OF which he did
not care 10 discuss the matter.
There Is an intimation that japan is dis
appointed at the character of the support
this time in her efforts TO stop Russia's al
legged aggression. Upon leaving the State
Department the Minis.e- took occasion to
single out the following statements printed
this morning:
1t is pointed out that Russia employed
a saving clause in the promise to with
draw from Mranchuria. the language being
Provided. however. that the action Of other
powers shall not stand in the way"
And the further statement that Russia.
II is understood. now contends that this
proviso was violated by Japan when she
modified her fleet and otherwise showed
signs of military preparation. which was
construed as a menace to Russia"
RUSSIAN AMBASSADOR EXPLAINS.
Count Cassini. the Russian Ambassador.
said to-day:
When the whole truth is known it will
be found that Russia has not violated a
single pledge made to any nation, nor does
she intend to do so. Moreover. whatever
steps have been taken in .!Manchuria are
only in self-defense."
The Count called in person at the De-
partment of State about noon to talk over
the Manchurian situation with Secretary
Hay. and il Is supposed he conveyed as
surances on the same lines to the Secre-
tary.
There appear to be no official develop
ments in the matter to-day beyond the
calls of the Japanese and Russian ENJOYS.
The State Department is earnestly striv-
ing to learn the facts in regard to which
there seems to be much doubt.
Strong diSparities in the statements as to
what has taken place in Manchuria come
from different quarters and the assignment
OF differing motives for the Russian and
Japanese makes 1t difficult for
the State Department TO shape a course.
The indications are that action will be de-
ferred until the department is sure of the
facts.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10

The gauge reads 1871 feet and stationary.
Weather cloudy and wnrrn.
Plttsburg. May 9.-River as feet; stationary.
Clear and warm.
wheeling. w. Va. May Driver 5 feet 1
inch, falling. Clear and warm. >
Cincinnati. o., Nay 9.-Isiver Ia feet. falling.
Clear and warmer.
Louisville. KY. May a-E!ver falling: in ca
nal. 50: on falls. ~: below locks. l. feet. Clear
and warm.
Evansville. Ind. Muy a.-River IT,. falling.
Cleas and warm.
Burlington. Ia. May 9.-The river Is 6 feet So
inches above low-water mark. n fall of half an
inch. Weather cloudy and warmer. The Iyi-
bIn,le passed down from st. Paul for ST Louis
q; p N. III" fleise IL and out tr,:a Ksokul.
Tsh ~" boats indni9ed in a lively snIint to
the Eloise The w J. Young was in and out.
Der. The Percy swain up With rock.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
RUN ON FIDELITY TRUST CO..
Startling Rumors Cause Deposit
ors TO Withdraw. @

Buffalo. \. Y, May ,e.-There was a run
on the Fidehtes Trust Company to-day. The
board Of trustees of the institution has is
sued a statement which first alludes TO ru-
mors current during the last week that
there was a large deficit in one of the banks.
and says:
On Thursday and Friday the rumor took
the form of a statement that the defalca-
ton existed in the Fidelity Trust Company
OF Buffalo. 1t was said that the president
has used $4,000 of the money. Another
statement was that George L. Williams had
used 100000 OF the money OF the company.
The results thus far have been the with
drawGl Of some accounts aggregating pos
sibly 100000. The bank has offered a re-
ward for Information disclosing the name
of the person originating the rumor.''
The trustees pronounce the story TO be
absolutely false in every particular. Neither
Mr.. Forman nor Mr.. Williams nor any other
trustee or officer owes the bank a single
dollar. There has been no defalcation to
the extent OF q dollar. they say, and the
company has 100000 available to provide
against any demand.
The run had almost ceased when the trust
company closed its doors for the day.
owing to the known sta bility of the COM
pany, the presidents of the other banks in
the city volunteered the announcement that
they stand ready to deposit a million dollars
In the Fidelity Bank at once,
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
ny ~grap


AkASA sAANAS -
Memphis. Tenn. May 1.-THE river here stands
twenty-four hours. The Georgia Lee departed ut
6 p. m. for Cairo with q fair trip. The Stacker
Lee will arrive at midnight and leaves in the
morning for st. Louis. The Peters Lee leaves
Monday at noon for ST. Louis: Her crew arrived
by rail- this morning. The Cleaner, from New
Orleans, arrived late this evening with q low ~
empty coal boats. She will lay up here to-nigh,
to clean out. The Weyerhauscr and barges
passed up late last evening for st. Louis.
Paducah. KY, May 1.-The gauge reads this
evening at D. m. li5 feet: falling fast. Weather
clear and warm. The Dick Fowler cleared On
time this morning for Satro. The Hopkins 10
Evansville at 1 u. M. The India Glvens arrived
to-day from st. Louis for Cincinnati with a cargo
OF general merchandise. The Tennessee departed
for the Tennessee River at q p. m. business
good on the WHAT
Cairo, III. May .-Rise gauge reads 2,.s
"a hours. Weather fair and warm. The Russell
d hs5d p "a. seso from q. m the with hiRpt tow a't u emp,Ies to r ra,
excursion steamer j. s. arrived from Cape CT
rardeau at $3.50 p. m; with an excursion. She
and out on time.
Crystal City, Mo-. May 1.-THE river gauge Is
14.2 feet and stationary. Down. General Case
at 4:l5I p. M. United states lighthouse Lily at
4:45 p. m. and Cape Girardeau at S p. m. Co
o'e IL last Ip a nIs shi,o Weather clear and W Warm an eHV
Grand Tower. ILL.,. May. o-Russeii LORD down
at L. last night. Anderson working at Shep-
herds to-day. General Casey Gown at I a.
m. Cane Girardeau down at 1880 a. m. Export
er up at 3 D. m. General Casey up at p. m.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
BIG ADVANCE IN FUTURES.
July Cotton Options Close 4S
Points Hiyhar

New Orleans, May 9.-The week in the
cotton market closed at noon to-day with
FUTURES at the most sensational advance of
any day this week. Bulls pushed the mar
ket hard and shorts We're forced to bid al
most any price.
None OF the shorts appeared willing to
remain uncovered over Sunday, as there is
no telling what next week will bring forth.
At the closing to-day July was As points
above the close Of yesterday. at il. 42c. Au-
gust q points up. at 10.6sc, and September
81 points up. at 9.65c.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
EDITORS AT BALL GAME.
Southwest Missouri Association
Elects Officers.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
Springfield, Mo-. May 9.-The morning ses-
sion of the meeting of the Southwest Mis-
souri, Press Association was taken up with
the reports Of committees.
In the afternoon the following officers
were elected: President. join G. Nevbill,
Springfield Express; first vice president, A.
]. Summers, Hartville Democrat; second
vice president. ". NJ. Kinloch, Christian
County Republican: third vice president.
Charles Ray, Cassville Democrat; corre-
spending secretary, A. w. Bradshaw. Leb-
amor Rustic; recording secretary. W. A.
Martin, Liberal Enterprise; treasurer, Miss
Fidelia Mize, Newtonia News.
Walter williams of Columbia was to have
made an address to-day, but could not be
present.
This afternoon the editors took a ride over
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10

+. BIANCHI.
Demented Italian. who killed himself, in
presence of two policemen.
AZ the Gainbini home yesterday he paced
the floor. muttering all the time, NV poor
sister, my poor mamma. my poor brother"
Gambinl says that Bianchi's father, who
died in London two years ago. was i'm
mensely rich. Bianchi was given n fine
education in the universities in Rome and
had written magazine articles for Italian
and Spanish puolcations which were con-
He was a hard worker. and his mental
collapse: 1t Is believed. was chiefly due to
an overtaI OF his brain.
Gamhini says that Bianchi had a sweet
heart In Italy who died two years ago.
Bianchi talked about her a great deal. He
also talked about the girl he had met in
Paris; inns aiiair dated seven years ago.
travelled over the greater part of the world
and he had made a good impression with
the Worlds Fair officials.
The body was removed to the morpua
and will be buried tomorrow.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
COUNTRY FAIR AT WASHINGTON
Society Leaders at Capital Will
Help in Benefit Exhibition.

Washington. May e.-Leaders of Washing
ton society will unite in making a great
Thursday. May l. on the old naval observ-
atery grounds. IL, ]-g .F
Sienora Mayor, Des Planches. wife of the
Italian Ambassador: Nine. Margerie. wife
bassy, and many other women who are
prominent in diplomatic circles will assist
at the fair.
Miss Roosevelt will also be one Of the
assistants. Miss Boardman will conduct
a post-ofice on the grounds. and Miss
Horstmann and Mrs. Ward Theron will
have charge of a typical country store.
All the articles usually found in the fine
art display at a ountry fair will be offered
for sale by girls wearing calico frocks and
s~uubonnets. The fete will be a benefit for
the Junior Republic.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
VIOLIN RECITAL A SUCCESS.
Professor SchOen and Assistants
Delight Members Of Y. NJ. II. A.

The violin lecture-recital given by Pro-
fessor 1. l.. Schoen on Thursday before the
Young Mems Hebrew Association. proved to
be the most successful entertainment given
before the society during the season.
Professor Schoen was assisted by L. E.
Walker. who accompanied him. and Mrs. S.
y. Sale. who sang several solos.
Professor Schoen's lecture dealt with the
gradual development of the violin as a
musical instrument and proved most in
teresting TO his hearers. His selections were
enthusiastically received.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
Lawrcncevillc Graduates.

W = IT I
Lawrencevi!le, lii. May 9-The Lawrence
vliie 6lSn SCHOOL lurIIs out len graduates,
as follows: Wilbur L. BucnalLln, koo
tiyan, Daie Stoitz.. Mabel aXwei Oma
hyger, Anna Noe, Cnarline hardacre, Ma
Sailer, Mabel irwin ana Carrie Spencer.
Inc class Jay exercises We're held III the
Christian Church last evening. me grad
uation proper was held in the Circuit
courtroom. r. Z. Burgess. Z. l.. ~, OF
Peoria, delivered an able and nighly-appre-
ciated address. +. W. helIec, president Of
the schooi board, presented ulpiomas.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
Woman Killed by Train.


w IbLIC GILOIiI-
Rich Hill, Mo. May a.-An aged. we'll
dressed iaay was instantly kiileu ny a Mis-
sourI PACING Tram near the Rich hill depot
this mutning. Iwo trains are made up
here at the same time. Inc woman hau
taken the wrong tram, ana In trying to
correct ner elro: stepped directly IN the
path of the other. She Is beneveu to have
pcen Mrs. Nancy Gray, as she was rioing
on u ticket lssueu at CoifaX. Cal, for Webb
I.ty, aiu., bearing that name.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1903-05-10
POLICE SUSPECT AN AMERICAN.
Paris Police Have Clew to Muir.
der of Nine Da Rrienne

Paris. May a.-The mysterious murder OF
Nine. De Brienne. who was found strangled
in her room here, has aroused widespread
interest. The police officials followed a
clew indicating that 1t was an act of an
Englishman. but they now claim that an
American is implicated.
The police do not know the name Of the
suspect, but they are following vague de-
scriptive ciews. The victim. who was a
well-known figure. came from America.