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grateful over the fact that we now have
an opportunity of having fair primary cleo
lions in the District of Columbia. 1t has
been long and persistent effort on the
part of all honest democrats of this district
We will be able to demonstrate to the
people and to Congress that the people of
this district are capable In every way of
having fair primary elections. The demo-
Gratis have accomplished a result which is
further reaching than we anticipated when
we first commenced the struggle for hon
est elections
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-14
SILK SUCCESS.

Frequently we are questioned:
How is it thatiyou can guarantee and at
: the same time sell-for less than prevailing
retail prices?
business for over thirty years and are experts;
every piece is tested before it is put before Our
customers; that is why everybody goes to Rein
hardt's for silks that are guaranteed to wear at
!, lowest prices?'
SHIRT WAIST SILK, the pretty checks,
small figures and pin stripes are here for 4oc.,
same as the usual SOC. grade. Then the ex-
elusive line OF Plain or Changeable Blue, Brown,
; Gray, Tan and Black Silks, in plain coors or
neat figures, stripes and check effects; worth
6oc., 75c. and 98c. per yard
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-14

ports and carriers and are the alleged cause
of a pending contest between important
lines leading from Lake Erie ports to some
of said North Atlantic ports, and that the
public interests would be served by an in
quiry and investiga tion with a report and
opinion thereon, as has been requested.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-14

STANDARD" BRAND CORSETS are
a big 5Oc. value; white. pink -
or blue; small. medium and s3OC.
large sizes; for. observation-disclosures.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-14

WHITE CORSETS; sizes are
10, 20, 81 and %; remnants
from our SOC. values; one to VIC
a customer for. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1904-04-14

UNDERsKIRTs, fine stripe hn
madras, wide fare. with dou- 4tVC.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Almost Fatal Accident.

Mearl, the four year old daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Wise. Willoughby, of Eng
lish township, came near meeting an
untimely death as the result of deep
knife. wound in her breast, last Sunday
afternoon. The children were playing
in the yard, wheh Mearl started to run
across the yard with her fathers open
pocket knife in her hand, and in so do
ing fell over large stone and onto the
blade, which sank deep into her breast
and pierced two of three membranes
that envelop the lungs. DR.. Yocom
was summoned at once and finally check
ed the flow Of blood externally and left
the little sufferer in an apparently safe
condition. Later in the evening it was
found that the wound had not closed,
and at every breath blood was ebbing
into the cavity around the lungs. Drs.
Yocom and Stanton were both called
and after many efforts succeeded in
stopping the blood flow again. AS a re-
suit Of air passing through the wound
and coming in contact with the lungs,
pneumonia has set it, thus lessening the
chancessof the little unfortunate's re-
covery. Such an accident as this is
surely reminder that danger and even
death turks in knives, scissors, etc.,
when in the hands of unthoughtful
children.-C Charlton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Surprise Party.

Last Sunday the friends and neigh
bors of Moses Powers assembled at his
home with we'll filed baskets and valu-
able presents to celebrate his fiftieth
birthday anniversary and Moses was
taken completely by surprise when re-
turning from Sunday school to find the
house already filled with guests, his
wife having planned the surprise. After
dinner the guests assembled in the yard
where Merritt Reynolds took photo OF
the group. They dispersed in the even
ing wishing Mr.. Powers many more
such enjoyable birthdays. Those pres
ent were: Will Stout, A. E. Ellis, Cal
Bullard, John Sell, Mr.. Reynolds, 1. E.
Evans, Don Axes, Zeke Merriman, Gid
Sage, Jim Marvin, and their families,
Mrs. A. Sell and children, Mrs. S. Whis-
Ter, Mrs. Minnie Lewis, Mr.. Pritchard
and wife, Christina Kyle, Ora and For
rest Davenport, y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Old Farmer Hopkins Coming.

King Perkins Company, making it's
fifth annual tour will present "Old
Farmer Hopkins" in the opera house on
Thursday evening, December 1st. Few,
il any announcements will please our
theatre goers more than this. Frank G..
King and "Chic" Perkins are welcomed
on and off the stage, wherever they ap-
pear; delightful personality is blended
with true artlstic merit and the combi-
nation insures success. The company's
production for this season is one, if not
quite, the best. "Old Farmer Hopkins
"a farmer, not a "rube," is the central
figure in drama that recalls old homes
among hills, silvery brooks, shopping
woodlands, wide stretching meadows,
fragrant hay and familiar doings of the
old folks. Days may be long since
passed, but never forgotten, appear
again and the evenings touch of nature
makes pleasant memory for following
weeks. To most interesting play
there has been added wealth OF scenic
establishment uncommon even in this
era of stage effects and the supporting
company presents artists, everyone.
Are you going?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Clyde Dunnlng Also Indicted.

The grand jury in session at Mt. Ayr
last week returned two indictments
against Clyde Dunning for fraudulent
banking, and his bond was placed at
$4,000 on each Indictment. Clyde Dun
ming was the cashier of the Mt. Ayr
bank which failed last spring. His
father, Day Dunning, the president, was
indicted some months ago on FIVE
counts for fraudulent banking, but for
some reason no indictment was return
ed against the younger Dunning, it
being claimed that he knew nothing of
the condition Of the banks affairs. The
failure of the Mt. Ayr bank was one Of
the worst in the history of the state and
it is not thought /, that the depositors
will ever receive more than II per cent
of their money. These bank failures
which are caused by the dishonesty of
the bank officials are becoming entirely
too common and the people are demand
ing that the criminals be punished.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Leon Boy Cleared Of Ugly Charge

Elva Osborne, son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Elwood Osborn, returned last Friday
from Cheyenne, Wyoming, where for a
number Of months he was held by the
authorities on the charge of burglary,
being charged with entering the home
of an old woman at Cheyenne and burg
larizing the house. Young Osborn left
Leon last spring to see some of the
world, and at the time of his arrest had
reached Cheyenne, on his way to Idaho,
where he had relatives. There was no
evidence against him. aside from the
fact that that he was picked up as
stranger and held on suspicion, being
bound over by the grand jury to enable
the officers to secure evidence against
him. The case was called for trial on
Nov. 21st, and on motion of the prose-
cutting attorney the case was dismissed
and Osborn released, the prosecutor
making the statement that there was no
evidence against him in the case. The
acquittal Of Elya is source of much
comfort to his relatives and many
friends in this county, who are all we'll
pleased that his name has been cleared
Of all suspicion in the crime.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
A Big Attraction.

For the opera house on Saturday
afternoon and evening, Dec. 10, Manager
Van Werden has secured Eiler's Big Co.
of Is people, presenting Joseph Jeifer-
sons version of the famous play "Trip
Van Winkle." This Company carry all
their own scenery, calcium lights, six
clever speciality artists, introducing
latest songs, dances, etc., illustrated
songs, up-to-date moving pictures and a
superb band and orchestra. Their
press notices are excellent and promise
a good production. Eiler's Concert
band will give noon-day street parade
and Harrison, "uni-cyclist," will give a
free street exhibition during the band
concert. The Matinee will begin
promptly at 2:30. Prices will be, matt
nee, children up to II years of age, 10
cents, adults, Is cents. Evening, IS, 35,
80 cents. Tickets one week in advance
at Van Werdens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
New Court Cases

j. E. Stevenson VS.. Mary E. and Frank
Osborn. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage for $50 on the southeast
quarter of the southeast quarter of Sec
tion 25, and the southwest quarter Of
the southwest quarter of section %,
township 68, Decatur county, Iowa. S.
Varga attorney for plaintiff.
Emma Kaufman VS.. Mary E. and Frank
Osborn. Suit is brought to foreclose a
mortgage for $4,000 on the same prop
erty., S. Varga attorney for plaintiff.
j. P. Hamilton VS.. S. l.. Hall. Suit is
brought on note for $135.73. G. w.
Hoffman attorney for plaintiff.
W. II. Fesler VS.. G. B. & Q. Plaintiff
sues for 81 1926 as damages for injuries
which he sustained by reason of being
injured when an engine and cars bump
ed into the coach in which he was a
passenger near Kellerton, throwing him
into a corner under a large man and in
ficting permanent injuries. B. M. Rus
sell attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
AFTER EMBLEM WEARERS.
Effort to, Pass New Law Regard
ing Lodge Buttons.

A Davenport lodge has stated move.
ment toward getting state law passed
making it a misdemeanor for person
to wear a lodge emblem when the per-
son is not a member of good standing in
said order. The following resolution has
been adopted:
WHEREAS, Many individuals who
were formerly members Of one or more
ofthe varions secret orders in this
state; and other persons who never were
members Of any said order, habitually
wear an emblem Indicating their mem
bership in one or more of the secret
orders of the state of Iowa; and,
WHEREAS, Said persons frequently dis
play such emblems in houses Of lire
pute and in gambling houses, and fre-
quently use such emblems for the pur-
pose Of graft, and in so doing bring re-
proach upon the order, therefore be it
'REsoLvED, That Tecumseh Tribe No.
50, Improved order Of Redmen, do by
means of an open letter invite all the
secret orders to join them in procuring,
at the next session of the general
assembly OF the house Of representa-
tives OF Iowa, the passage of a law maxi
ing the act Of wearing the emblem Of
any secret order by any person not in
good standing in that order misde-
punishable by fine."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Spence Slated for Federal job.

II. Ii. Spence, of Mt. Ayr, three times
chairman of the republican state central
| committee, is said to be slated for u. S.
attorney for the southern district of
Iowa to succeed Lewis Miles. Those
politicians who make study of federal
| appointments, especially those about
| the federal building who are earning
| their livelihood by virtue Of federal APP
polntments, were almost unanimous to-
day in declaring their belief to be that
! d. U. Temple of Osceola, who represents
Clark county in the legislature, is in
the race for the attorneyship. When
announcement was made that Lewis
Miles would not accept reappointment
FOR another term as attorney for the
southern district, it was promptly given
out that Col. Temple was in the field as
appointment for the place. Temple had
long been leader of the lower house in
the legislature, was recognized as one
OF the foremost, standpatters, and was
conceded to be one of the best lawyers
who ever occupied place on the Judi
cal committee in the legislature. His
friends lost no time in commencing to
boost for him, and nothing was heard Of
any other candidacy until chance tele-
gram from some Washington corres-
Pondent relative to the infraction of the
civil service rules by Chairman Spence
in soliciting funds from federal Office
holders and clerks, disclosed that
spence had been conducting quiet
campaign for the attorneyship.
Mr.. Spence was in Des Moines today
ION business and this served to start
anew the rumors regarding his candidacy
Tor the attorneyship. Inquiry among
those best posted then resulted in the
discovery that they practically unite in
saying Temple hasn't look-in for the
place, and that Spence has all the infu-
ence in the state working for his ap-
pointment by the president.
The change cannot be made until one
year from the first of next July, though
the appointment may be announced
much sooner. Mr.. Spence is known as
one of the best lawyers in southern
Iowa, and has been especially success
full in criminal trials. s.-Des Moines Capt.
ta1
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
A GOOD HORSE SALE
Over $4,000 Paid for Horses at the
Big Sale at Axes Sale Pavilion
Last Saturday Afternoon.

The first big horse sale by the Leon
Horse Co. held in the new sale pavilion
OF .. NJ. Axes in this city last Saturday
was certainly good one. Just an even
one hundred head were sold and the
total sales amounted to over $4,000, or
an average of over $100 per head for all
the horses sold. There were number
ofoutside buyers here, including 1. 7.
Wisecarver, of Fairfield, DR.. T. A. Bown,
of Charlton, Geo. Moran, of King City,
Ed Putnam, of Chillicothe, Mo-, and
Billy Elder, of Chicago, and they were
all liberal buyers, and after the sale ex-
pressed themselves that it was the nic-
est horse sale they ever attended in the
state of Iowa.
The new sale pavilion is an ideal place
for horse sales and was built specially
for the convenience of such sales. The
sale ring was seated and the building
was crowded to it's full capacity, quite
a number of ladies being present. Col.
ID. A. McMains was the auctioneer, be-
ing assisted for time by Col. I. T.
Wisecarver, and they sold them in a
hurry for it takes time to sell hundred
head OF horses in single afternoon.
The first horses brought into the sale
ring were pair Of three-year-old colts
and they were bought by l. T. Wise,
carver for $3S2.50. G. NJ. Axes bald
face driver was bought by D. G. john
son, OF Derby, for $3.50, who also bought
several other good ones.
: The sale amounted to over $4,000,
Fred Teale, cashier of the Farmers &
Traders State Bank, cashing checks
given by foreign, buyers to the amount
of over $1,000. Few people realize that
this is paying out lots of money to the
horse raisers Of Decatur county, and the
best of it is that the most of the money
is brought here from other places.
Another big sale will probably be held
in the near future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
McIntosh-Cherrington

Two Of the popular young people of
Leon perpetrated surprise on their
friends Tuesday by slipping away to Os-
ceola, where they were married at II
O'clock by Elder H. e. Van Horn, at his
residence. The contracting parties
were Prof. j. A. Mcintosh and Miss
Della Cherrington.
The groom is one of the well known
educators of this county, who was
honored by being twice elected as
county superintendent. He is young
man Of exemplary habits and good bust
ness ability. The bride is one of the
most popular young ladies of this city,
where she has made her home for sever
al years with her sister, Mrs. ]. S. Par
rish, and has won the esteem and friend
ship of large circle of friends.
The happy young couple proceeded to
.Des Moines the same afternoon where
they will spent few days with friends,
returning to Leon Friday. They will go
to housekeeping at once in the Hawk
residence on North Main street, and the
hearty congratulations of all who know
them are extended.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Achells F. Burchett,

Was born in Hancock county, Tenn,
March 1, 1926, and died at his home in
Richland township, Decatur county,
Iowa, Nov. IL, 1904, at the age Of 79
years 5 months and II days.
He was united in marriage to Leah
Anderson in his native state in January,
1916. To this union eight children were
born, four sons and four daughters, all
of,whom are living except one daughter
who preceded her father to the city Of
the dead.
The deceased was converted in the
eighteenth year of his life and united
with the Baptist church at Sneedsville,
Tenn, and was baptised by Rev. James
Gilbert in 1843, thus commencing the
virtues of a long christian life, faithful
until the end came.
He moved with his family to Indiana
about l848 and came to Decatur county,
Iowa, in 1856. Settling on farm as
above stated, where he passed away,
enduring many Of the privations Of
early pioneer life. The deceased united
with the Camden Baptist church Nov.
70, 1858, and was ordained deacon Of
this church Feb. 10, 1859, continuing =
faithful, respected and loved member
until the death angel came and the
silver cord was severed and he en- cred
into rest.
Mr.. Burchett leaves his aged wife,
now in the SD year OF her life, four
sons, three daughters and number of
grandchildren with large circle Of
relatives and ardent devoted friends to
mourn his absence, but they sorrow not
as those who have no hope.
Funeral services were conducted at
Camden church and were largely at
tended, many not being able to gain
admittance. The sermon was by request
delivered by Rev. r. Edwards, of Osceo-
la, the text being Job 5:28, after which
the remains were laid. just, east of the
church to await the resurrection of the
just. % se,....l =.
Why do we mourn departing friends.
Or shake at deaths alarms,
'Ts but the voice that Jesus sends
10 call then to his arms 81 -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Very Low Excursion Rates for
Christmas HOLIDAYS

to all points on the Nickel Plate Road
between Chicago and Buffalo. Excur-
sion tickets on sale December 74th, 25th,
26th and 31st, 1904, and January 1st and
End, 1905, good returning January 4th,
1905. Three through express trains
daily. No excess fare charged on any
train. Also lowest rates and shortest
line to Cleveland, Buffalo, New York,
Boston and all eastern points. Modern
sleeping and dining-cars. Individual
Club Meals, ranging in price from 35c.
to $1.O0, served in Nickel Plate dining
cars; also service la carte. All trains
from La Sale st. Station, Chicago. CITY
ticket office, Chicago, Ill, Ill Adams ST.
and Auditorium Annex. For further
particulars address John Y. Callahan,
General Agent, 113 Adams St., Room
20o. Dec. "a.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
The Yeast That Raised the First
Grand Prize.

1t will be interesting to all who use
yeast and to many others as we'll, to
know that Yeast Foam has been award
ed the First Grand Prize. at the st.
Louis Exposition. This is worthy rec
ognition Of the yeast that has practi-
cally revolutionized the breadmaking
art inthis country. And it is true that
the bread Of today, as compared with
that of ten or fifteen years ago, is not
only better made, but there is more
nutriment in it on account of it's greater
digestibility.
This is due in measure to modern
methods of grinding wheat, but really
to the general use Of strictly pure
yeast. AS the secret OF good bread is
in the yeast, every housewife who uses
Yeast Foam has become a practical
breadmaker.
A postal sent to the Northwestern
Yeast Company, Chicago, will secure
their little book "Good Bread; How to
Make it," which should be in every
home in the land. 1t tells how to use
Yeast Foam and gives many. valuable
recipes never before printed. 1t is well
worth asking for.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
illustrated Lecture.

The Ladies Guild. of the nj. e. church
has secured DR.. A. J.. Wheeler, of New
York, for two of his magnificent, illus
trated lectures. The dates are Tuesday
and Wednesday evenings, Dec. 9th and
7th. DR.. Wheeler is recognized as one
OF Americas leading lecturers; as
author, orator and traveller he is we'll
known both in Europe and America hav-
ing lectured in eight foreign countries
as well as thirty-one states in the
Union.
Do not confound this with an ordinary
stereoptican lecture, for Dr. Wheeler
has the finest lecture on his foreign
travels ever heard, and this is made
simply grand by the use of the finest
dissolving stereoptican manufactured
and Edisons Kintoscope with the latest
attachment for reproducing every mo-
tion of life. Prof. Murray of Washing
ton. d. c. says, ut was the very best
lecture ever heard in Washington
Rev. B. M. Briggs, Woonsocket, r. l.
DIR. Wheeler is at times grandly elo-
quent. His brilliant dashes of thought,
proclaimed in fine voice always wins
an audience. His thoughts and his
theories are all modern. His philosoph-
ical witticisms are simply irresistable."
Do not forget the date and place. At
the M. E. church, Tuesday and Wednes-
day evenings, Dec. 9th and 7th.
The first night admission free with
silver collection; this is done that all
may see his unique illustrating appara-
tus. The second night, Wednesday, he
will give his magnificently illustrated
lecture, "Abroad with live Yankee"
Admission, adults Is cts and children
10 cents.
DR.. Wheeler also has fine singer
with him, who will give the audience
treat with illustrated songs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-12-01
Buys Hotel Leon.

G. E. Buchanan, of Humeston, has pur-
chased both the building and the furni-
ture Of Hotel Leon in this city, and
takes possession boday, and it will be
placed under the management of Elmore
Markley, the well known hotel man who
lis no stranger to Leon people. Mr..
Buchanan was the owner of the Con-
tinental hotel at Centerville, which was
recently purchased by w. A. Brown and
others Of this city. In the trade he se-
cured the furniture in Hotel Leon own
ed by Mr.. Brown, and being unable to
secure lease Of the property from the
owner, A. S. stults, Of Mexico Mo-, he
opened negotiations for the purchase of
the property and bought it. In the
deal Mr.. Stults receives the 200 acre
farm known as the old Hollingshead
farm northwest of Leon, a farm in Kan
sas and some les Moines property.
Don't you want to win that $500
Diamond Rlng7