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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
THE LEON REPORTER, THURSDAY APRIL 81. 1904.
DAVIS CRY

The seventh annual commencement
exercises of the Davis City high school
will be held next Thursday evening at
the NJ. e. church when eleven will
graduate. The Baccalaureate sermon
was delivered at the M. K. church last
Sunday evening by Rev. Bingaman.
Nellie Barley, Of st. Joe, Mo-, was
visiting friends in our city last week.
Arthur Sylvester and wife returned
home last Wednesday. He seems but
little improved.
Asbury Norman went Omaha, Neb., to
work at the carpenter trade.
VIM. Burlington departed Tuesday for
Texas, where he goes in search of better
health.
Walter Elliott, our new merchant, re-
turned to his home at Knoxville, Iowa,
Monday. He may decide to make Davis
City his future home.
Mrs. Sam Starkey is visiting relatives
at Mt. Moriah.
Mrs. James Bolan visited her daugh-
ter, Mrs. Maggie Smith, at Worth, Mo-,
last week.
VIM. Adams and wife, Of Albany, Mo-,
visited over Sunday with his mother,
Mrs. S. E. Adams, who is in very poor
health,
Mrs. ]. II. Robinson was called by
telegram to Peoria, ILL.,, to attend the
funeral of her neice.
Two ten pound boys came to Davis
City last week and we're warmly well
coined at the homes OF Israel Post and
Ed Burnison.
John McLaren returned from visit
to his wife at Clarinda last week, and
she is reported as much worse. He will
prepare room and bring her home
Her mother will assist in her care.
Mr.. Toplifl is digging drain from his
cellar.
Frank Horton and wife visited one
day last week at VIM. Lees.
Mr.. Simpson, photographer from
Bethany, Mo-, has located in the Adams
property.
Mrs. Sherm Wheeler, Of Leon, visited
her parents south of town last week.
Mrs. Maud Andrews, of Charlton
visited relatives here last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

Mrs. Ellen Harrison, of 800 Park Ave-,
Kansas City, Mo-, writes as follows:
"Our two children had severe attack of
whooping cough, one of them in par
oxysm of coughing would often faint and
bleed at the nose. We tried everything
we heard of without getting relief. We
then called in our family doctor who
prescribed Foley's Honey and Tar.
With the very first dose they began to
improve and we feel that it saved their
lives" Refuse substitutes. P. Van
Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Chronic Bronchitis cured.

For ten years / had chronic bronchi-
tbs so bad that at times l could not
speak above a whisper" writes Mr..
Joseph Coffman, Of Montmorenci, Ind,
81 tried all remedies available, but with
to success. Fortunately my employer
suggested that i try Foley's Honey and
Tar. It's effect was miraculous, and I
am now cured of the disease. On my
recommendation many people have used
Foleys Honey and Tar, and always with
satisfaction, E. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
A Thouahtful Man.

Nj. Nj. Austen of Winchester, Ind,
knew what to do in the hour of need.
His wife had such an unusual case of
stomach and liver trouble, physicians
could not help her. He thought of and
tried DR.. Kings New Life Pills and she
got relief at once and was finally cured.
Only 25c, at L. p. Van Werden Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Sweet Creek

George McGahuey and best girl at
tended Sunday school at the Baker
school house.
Dusky and Clara Gentry went to La
moni Friday. S,s
Fred WON and. wife, visited at John
Wion's Friday.
Nola and Leota Straight called on
Myrtle and Eva Wion Sunday.
AL Dady called on John Wion Satur-
day.
Charlie Noftsger has returned from
Oklahoma, his sister also coming back
with him.
J, John Wion and wife went to Lamont
Saturday. q
Carrie HOFFMAN visited with her
uncle, George Smith, who lives near the
Baker school houses Is
Mrs. Ed Fest visited with her parents
Sunday.
Frank Noftsger and wife sundayed
with the lattcr's sister, Mrs. John JOY.
]. Mrs. Helen Rhoades spent Sunday
with her parents, Clifford Brown and
wife.
II you want some bred Poiand-C China
sows, have four or i've good ones for
sale. r. A. SIGLRR.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Deafness Cannot be Cured

by local applications they cannot reach the dis
eased portion of the ear. There is only one way to
cure deafness and that Is by constitutional remedies
Deafness is caused by an innamed condition OF the
mucous lining OF the Eustachian tube When this
tnbe is inhamed you have rumbling sound or i'm
perfect hearing and when 1t il. entirely closed deaf
ness is the result and unless the can be
ken out and this tube restored its normal cond-
tion hearing Will be destroyed forever; nine cases
out Of ten caused by catarrh, which is nothing
but an infamed condition Of the mucous surfaces
We will give one hundred dollars for any case of
by Halls Cat arrh Cure Send for circular RS free
j. F. CAHGHY & Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists. 75c.
Take Halls Family pills for constipation
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Van Vert.

Ike Skidmore was in Leon Saturday.
Rev. Ward will preach the baccalau-
reate sermon Sunday evening.
Ray Young was able to return to
school Monday after missing two weeks
as he has been having the measles.
Eli Hutchinson, of Leon, county super
intendent of schools, was visitor in
our public schools Thursday and Friday
Jack Thompson was able to resume
his duties at the lumber yard Monday
after few days of illness.
There was party given at the home
Of Maggie jenkins Thursday evening in
honor of Raymond Story's 18th birthday
A good time was enjoyed by all.
Frank Clanton, wife and little daugh-
ter, left Monday for California where
they will make their future home.
Ella Rogers went to Grand River Fri
day returning Saturday.
Eunice Meter, of Weldon, spent Sun
day with her cousin, Lulu Blades.
Lottie Hauenstein, who is teaching
school at the west school house spent
Saturday night at her home in Grand
River.
Frank Greenland, of Grand River, was
in town Sunday.
A1Sf'oAS AAesaA Va oAOOuDdyy was Ill UCWu
Saturday.
Will Kane moved into the property
recently vacated by Will Anderson Mon
day.
The Gramlner room is preparing to
give large program the last day Of
school which is Friday, April 10th. 1t
will be held in the school house on the
afternoon of the date mentioned.
Mrs. Geo. Woodland, who has been
sick for several weeks, is no better at
this writing.
Frank Cooley visited a few days last
week with relatives in Osceola.
G. M. Keller, of Leon, was in this city
Monday.
Guy Pryor visited Friday and Satur-
day with relatives at Leon.
Emma and Frank Young are sick with
the measles. We are glad that school is
almost out as the ones that have them
will not miss so much school.
Effie Craft is on the sick list.
Jim Fry is very i'll with the mumps.
They will commence work at the
brick yard Tuesday morning as it is
opened up. 1t will not be long until
Van Vert will be quite city.
Itching hemorrhoids were the plague
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Proposals for Erection of School,
House.

Notice is hereby given that the pro-
posals for the erection of school house
in the township of Eden, in the county
of Decatur, will be received by the
undersigned at his office in Eden town
ship, where plans and specifications
may be1seen or at the county superin-
tendents office until 1 o'clock p. m. May
z, 1904. At which time the contract
will be awarded to the lowest respon--
sible bidder, The board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
33-4t AMOS BRAzELToN, Sec'y.
If you want a good policy Of accident
insurance can fix you out.
f. J. WARNER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Are You Using Aliens Foot-Ease2

Shake into your shoes Aliens Foot-Ease a powder.
It cures Corns, Bunions, Painful, smarting Hot,
s#olienfeet At all Druggists and Shoe Stores 25c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21
Burr Oak Ridge.
Several are sowing oats.

Several are sowing oats.
g. b. Chastain and family were Sun
day visitors at Mr.. Edgington's.
Mrs. l.. Jenkins and children, of Leon,
attended church at Eden Sunday and
took dinner at Vim. Hazlet's.
Miss Brooks is working for Mrs.
IIorney during her illness.
Joe Keller and family visited Wood
land relatives Sunday.
Will Fletcher purchased hay Of Mr..
McCalla.
Several from this vicinity attended
gtheafuneral of Mr.. Boyer Thursday.
Money to loan on improved farms at
8 per cent interest for s., to 10 years
time. IS. VARGA.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

Itching hemorrhoids were the plague
OF my life. Was almost wild. Doan's
Ointment cured me quickly and per-
manently, after doctors had failed" c.
r. Cornwell, Valley Street, Saugerties,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-21

u You want some bred Poland China
sows, have four or i've good ones for
sale. RIA. SIGLRR.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
JAPAN GRIM, BUT CALM,
IS IF ON EYE OF STORM

TOXIC, Feb. 2.-The Russian note is still
undelivered and the government and people
of Japan do not possess any definite in
formation concerning the time OF it's ar
rival or its contents. Russias delay,
coupled with the announcement of con-
tiEued movement of reinforcements into
Manchuria, increases the strain of the ten
sion, while 1t diminishes the already light
prospects for peace. The government has
been urged to dispatch a peremptOry note
to st. Petersburg, threatening to declare
war if refused immediate satisfaction in
the way OF a reply to its previous note but
still the government Is patiently waiting.
although il is manifest If the delay Is much
more prolonged ii will act energetically
Events will move rapidly when the note is
finally received IL il is materially unsatis-
factory and the prospect for additional ne
gotiation Is slight, although probably japan
will dispatch an ultimatum before strik-
ing.
The japanese show a remarkable outward
calm and no scenes similar 10 those in
America and England before recent wars
are witnessed. There are occasional demon
strations and OutcrOppings of popular feel
ing. but the casual visitor TO the larger
cities can see but little out of the ordinary
in the disposition and behavior OF the peo-
pie. There is. however. an undercurrent Of
desperate determination running the ma
tons length and breadth The people have
counted the cost and made final prepara-
tions, so that If forced 10 fight they are
capable OF waging and sustaining war In a
manner that will surprise the world
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
.F|REMEN At KNOXVILLE
ARE CRUSHED TO DEATH
Two Killed in a Fire Which Does
Damage of $4,000 in the
Wholesale District.
THREE-FOURTHS INSURED

KNOXVILLE. Tenn. Feb. 2.-Fire in the
heart of the wholesale district. which
broke out at $50 o'clock tonight. caused
a loss of $4,000 and cost the lives of two
firemen The dead:
WILLIAM A MAXEY. captain Of Hose
Wagon Company, No. 2
JOHN ]. DUNN. an ex-fireman, who was
assisting at the fire.
The fire started in the six-story Phoenix
building, on Gay street. between Wall and
Union avenues, and the wholesale hat and
millinery house of Murphy & Robinson.
The fremen were unable TO check the
flames. which spread both north and SOUTH
into the store of Cullen & Newman, whole
sale notions, on the north, and into the
store of NJ. L. Ross & Co.. on the south.
On the south the fire did not make fur
ther progress. but on the north, after gut
ting the Cullen & Newman establishment
it spread TO Cullen & Shields. wholesale
glassware and machinery house, which was
destroyed The fire was stopped before it
north. except slightly.
The fremen had three lines of hose on the
Ross building. which is four stories high,
when the walls of the Phoenix building
crumbled and crashed through the roof Of
the Ross building. The floors were carried
were IN the building, only two were caught
although there are rumOrs that two spec
tators lost their lives. The total insurance
is x2SslO0o.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
MR.. CLEVELAND PRAISES
HIS DEPARTED FRIEND

PRINCETON, N. j., Feb. 2.-Mr. Cleve-
land was deeply moved when he learned OF
Mr. Whitney's death. To an associated
Press reporter he said:
'''The news of Mr.. Whitney's death has
greatly shocked me. AS l think OF him,
my mind passing beyond recent years.
dwells upon the days of my association
with him in high official duty and recalls
the time when 1 had the opportunity TO
enjoy his unreserved intimacy and friend
ly companionship Our relations hsve
never changed. but TIE exigencies OF life
have forbidden recent close intercourse.
Mr. Whitney had more calm, forceful
efficiency than any man / ever knew. In
work that interested him he actually
seemed 10 court difficulties and 10 find
pleasure and exhilaration in overcoming
them. His conquest over the obstacles he
encountered in undertaking 10 build up our
navy afforded him a greater delight than
the contemplation Of the great results he
achieved in his department Of the govern
ment. His judgment was quick. clear and
astonishingly accurate and. when IL was
called into action. his mental pOise was so
complete that neither passion nor irritation
could lead il astray.
while / remember all this with admira-
tion and affection, recall with more tender
sentiment Mr.. Whitneys devotion TO his
friends, his extreme considerati ton for all
with whom he came in contact, his thought.
fulness for the ease and comfort OF others/
and his ready impulse TO help those who
needed help. / mourn the death OF a friend
his character were combined mental traits
of a high order and loving qualities OF heart
that grappled him TO his friends with hooks
Of steel
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
GUILTY OF PREACHING
UNW|SELY TO HIS FLOCK
Rev. p. A. Elwood, Who Discussed
the Murder OF Miss Bishop
Convicted.
GIVEN NO PUNISHMENT

WILMINGTON, Del. Feb. 2.-The Rev.
Robert A. Elwood. pastor of Olivet Pres
byterian Church. of this city. who was
tried to-day by the Newcastle Presbytery
on charges growing out of the sermon
entitled Should the Murderer of Miss Helen
Bishop be lynched?" preached by him the
day before George White, the negro muir
derer of Miss Bishop, was burned at the
stake, was found guilty tonight on three
of the six specifications presented against
him. The specifications on which he was
found guilty are, in substance, as follows:
Guilty OF unministerial and unchristian
conduct in that he violated the constitu-
tion of the Presbyterian Church in the
United States of America in the 10Th chap
ter of the Confession of Faith, Section t.
by preaching an unsound and unwise ser
mon.
Guilty of charging. in the event of the
lynching of the alleged criminal the re-
sponsibility therefor upon the judges of
courts of Newcastle county and State of
Delaware, and thereby tending to lessen
reverence and respect to constitution al au-
thorities intrusted in the maintenance of
civil law.
Guilty of advocating lynching of alleged
criminal if his trial be delayed. or if found
guilty, through some technicality, he will
not be given capital punishment.
In an interview with Rev. Mr.. ElwOod
after the announcement of the verdict and
the recommendation. he said: MY view
of the finding is embodied in the sentiment
expressed to me by a prominent member
of the presbytery: This is complete vim
dication,. ElwOod, for the presbytery did
not punish you in any way because you
are too useful man. Mr. Elwood con-
cluded: Finding of presbytery, guilty; pun
ishment. none; benediction, go thy way in
peace.
The report of the committee affectionate-
ly counseled Rev. Mr.. Elwood to be more
judicious in his utterances in the future.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
CALL MAY Be MADE ON
BANKS FOR S45,OOO,OOO
Government Must Provide Money
to Garry Out Panama Canal
Treaty Obligations.
$6o,ooo,ooo is REQUIRED
Special to the indianapolis Journal.
WASHINGTON Feb 2-Assllred

Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Assured of the
early ratification of the Panama canal
treaty by the Senate probably before Feb.
%, administration leaders now are prepar-
ing for the payments incident to the acqui-
sition OF the canal property and rights on
the isthmus. About 5000 900 will be need
ed 100000 for the Panama
Canal Company, 100000 for the payment
to the Panama Republic and another &c.,
100000 for the beginning of operations
on the canal. 1t developed to-day
that strong opposition still exists in
administration circles against the prop
osition to pay Colombia another s10-
100000 for a general amnesty relative to the
independence of Panama and the pre-
vention of further controversy between this
government and Colombia. 1t is believed
that whatever Colombia may receive will
have to come from Panama instead of from
the United States, but these negotiations
still are in progress. What interests the
administration more just now is the raising
of the necessary s6OOO0,OOO in the next few
weeks Secretary Shaw, of the treasury. it
is said. will send out call to all national
depository banks about Feb. II for the re-
turn to the treasury of 20 per cent, of all
money held for the government In ten
days or so later q second call for 10 per
cent. of all remaining deposits also may be
issued. These returns from the banks. il
is estimated. will furnish S45, ,0OOO 600 and the
additional $15,O0O,OO0 will come out of the
treasury surplus. If carried out this de-
mand for the return of s45, 600 900 national
deposits will be the largest call upon the
banks since the civil war.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
WAR PREPARATIONS BY
JAPAN ON VAST SCALE

VICTORIA, 3. c., Feb. 2-Advices from
Toxic up to date of Jan, %, and received
to-day by the Empress of China, say Jap
anese preparations for war were being
pushed TO the utmost, and it was credibly
rumored that If the Russian reply proved
finally unacceptable Japan would immedi-
ately throw $1,000 troops into Korea TO safe
guard her interests there. Some twenty
commercial frelghters were known to have
been chartered by the government, those
of the Toyo-K -Kisen-Kaisha having been con-
verted into fast cruisers. have also some
Of the Nippon Yusen- Kaisha boats includ-
ing the Nikoto. The second reserves of the
Kokura division were called out. Various
military appointments were made, including
that of Major General IJichi to be military
attache to the Seoul legation.
The provisioning OF the fleet and the pur-
chase of supplies for the naval and mill
tary personnel were completed, some Amer
lean firms securing profitable orders. Ten
ders for the supply OF an enormous quantity
of food and provisions were invited in the
Manila papers, and it inferred that
Manila might be made a supplementary
base OF supplies in the event of hostilties,
as British ports, such as Hong-Kong. would
be too closely watched to be available.
One notable feature is the increased
friendliness shown toward the United
States by the whole Japanese people. This
is manifested by attention showered on
leading representatives.
The Empress of China brought specie
valued at 100000 yen and landed it at Vic
toria.
While nothing definite could be found TO
account for such an immense sum being
sent the general impression is that IL is to
purchase war supplies in British Columbia
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
RUSSIAN WARSHIPS At
VLADWOSTOCK READY
FOR IMMEDIATE ACTION
Stripped to the Bare Steel, All
Wood Fittings Having Been
Removed.
ICE BREAKERS AT WORK
Keeping the Harbor Open, So the
Fleet May Dash to Sea at
Any Time.
ICE BREAKERS AT WORK

ST. PETERSBURG. Feb. "A dispatch
from Vladivostock dated to-day and issued
here by a semi-official agency says the
Russian fleet at Vladivostock has been fully
equipped for immediate service and pre-
pared for sea. All the wood fittings of the
ships were removed yesterday. The harbor
is being kept open by icebreakers. The
feet consists of four cruisers, the Cromo-
boi of Il, 1856 tons; the Rossia, of 1880 tons;
the Bogatyr, of 6. $50 tons, and the Rurik, Of
1923 tons, and transport, the Lena. In
this connection the Boerk Gazette says
the announcement of the Russian mobiliZa-
ton precedes the Russian response as a
warning TO japan.
The Car now has before him the report
of the special council the Russian re-
sponse. All the papers relating thereto
were submitted TO him yesterday by the
Grand Duke Alexis and the Gar is giving
them earnest consideration. He has not
vet rendered his decision an0 il is authori-
tatively said it may possibly be several days
before the response is forwarded TO Toxic.
Prices on the Bourse are again weak. 4
per cents. falling point
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
BRIEF SKETCH OF IN
ACTIVE MANS CAREER

William Collins Whitney was born on
July Is IS4l. at Conway Mass. His father.
General James S. Whitney, died In 1873.
After going through the Williston Semina-
~ at Easthamton. Mass. Mr.. Whitney. in
1853. entered Yale College in the class of
1853; from Yale Mr.. Whitney went 10 Har-
ward Law School. where he was graduated
in 1855. and at once removed 10 New York.
continuing his law studies with the Hon.
Abraham r. Lawrence, now one OF the JUS
tices OF the Supreme Court OF New York.
and being admitted 10 the bar. began the
practice OF law. which be followed ever
since: from 1865 10 1871 Mr. Whitney
devoted himself closely 20 his profession.
He served as Inspector OF schools IN New
York IN 1872, and in the same year was
defeated as the candidate OF the Reform
Democracy for district attorney. the next
year ne entered Tarmany Han. and took
an active part In the canvass resulting IN
the election of Governor Tilden and Mayor
Wickbam: 0n Aug q lSs5 he was ap-
pointed counsel - the corporation OF New
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
SAN BIAS INDIANS SAID
TO HAVE TAKEN UP ARMS
Unconhrmed Report that They Are
Fighting with Colombian
Troops.
ENVOY BUCHANAN SAILS

PANAMA, Feb. "A report has reached
the isthmus that Colombian troops are
fighting with the Indians on the San Bias
coast, which is in Panama territory. 1t
is impossible. however, TO obtain reliable
confirmation of this.
The United States gunboat Bancroft was
to have sailed to-day from Colon to Bo-
cas- del Toro, but the orders were counter
manded at the last moment because Of the
report OF fighting on the coast.
A letter was received here some time
ago from Captain Torres. commanding the
Panamaian troops at Chepo (On the south
side OF the isthmus and directly south of
the San Bias country, saying he had de-
cided 10 cross over to the Atlantic side
There is a possibility that the Indians are
fighting with Captain Torres's command
mistaking them for Colombians.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1904-02-03
WATER WORKS COLLAPSE
LIKELY At EVANSVILLE
Intakes Broken and Basement Wall
Cracked, Indicating Immi-
nence of the Danger.
WATER MAY BE CUT OFF
Special to the indianapolis Journal.

Special to the Indianapolis Journal.
EVANSVILLE. Ind, Feb. "A section
of the basement of the water works plant,
above town gave way to-day and the works
are now in grave danger of being demol-
ished. The cave-in is directly under the
building. which indicates the intake pipes
are also broken. With the giving away of
the basement, the side Of the building
cracked along the river front
The officials have about abandoned hope
of saving the building. Workmen will be-
gin in the morning to take out the river
wall The situation is extremely dangerous
and the water supply is liable to be shut
off a. any time.
The pump boat is expected here from
Cincinnati In few days and will help re-
lieve the situation.