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The evening world., 1904-06-10
Ransack Residence Of Max
Meyer, in East Nlnety-fitth
Street, from Top to Bottom
While Family Is Absent.
EFFECT ENTRANCE THROUGH
GATE IN BASEMENT.
Big Bolt Bent Double by Jimmy
Thieves Wrecked All the
Rooms and Closets and Car.
RED Off Booty.

Discovery was made early to-day ina.
me hvs-story residence Of Max Meyer
no. 10 East Ninety-nfth street. had
been rummagsd from top to bottom
while the family was at Eur Rockaway
and valunbles worth $40. 900 or more car
ried of.
MI. Meyer Is the head OF tho we'll
known tobacco nrm of Isaac Meyer q
Co. Nc. 16o Water street, and he, with
all he members OF his family, went
to their summer home four weeks ago.
Doors and WindowH Boarded Up.
All the windows and doors OF the
house were boarded up with the excep-
ZION OF a door leading to the basement,
which was protected by an iron gate.
The butler. known as Robert" re-
NAMED In town with instructions 10
visit the house and see that all was
right twice each week. He had not,
however. 30 far as IL known, been near
the place since last Saturday.
This morning an ashman making his
rounds saw h iron gate In the base
men open.
The big bolt had been bent nearly
double by q Jimmy. and a glance
showed that an extensive robbery had
been committed.
Wrecked Room and Closets.
Entrance was evidently effected some
time after midnight. for at that hour
Policeman Moore, OF the East Eighty
eighth station. in passing along his peat
had tried the basement door and found
It fast
The robber or robbers went from the
basement to the roof n made a wreck
Of every room and even the closets.
Every floor was Uttered with thing,
which had been dragged out and exam
ined.
On the second noor was a safe. An
attempt had been made to open this by
u~nscyewing the hinges. but the door
could not be opened. Even q baby's
bank was rned, and small Jewel cases
were snatched from every dresser.
Cut glass, including a huge punch
bowl. was taken. together with knives,
forks and spoons and all the solid sill
verware- All the silverware had been
tested, and that found not solid left ,
scattered on tho floors.
FIrs n q large quantity Of mons
weEe among the plumber OBJ
old Shoes n Clue to Robbers.
The only clue to the thief or thieves
was a pair OF old shoes. size I'd. These
were left behind. and a pair of patent
feathers taken in their place.
An empty whiskey bottle lay on thu
fioor In one room and only one cigar
Of Mr.. Meyers stock was left.
Even the servants trunks were broker
and everything of value taken.
The full extent OF the loss will not be
known until Mr.. Meyer, who has been
sent for. arrives from Far Rockaway.
There Is a vacant lot next the Meyer
home, toward Fifth avenue. and It is
supposed the robbers got away through
Central Park.
Neighbors say they heard ~hammerinE
aw men dressed as workmen drive up
o the house In q agon.
The evening world., 1904-06-10
SLASHED HIS WIFE
A DOZEN TIMES.
She Had Run Away to Escape
Abuse-Chiodo Followed to
Stay Her, but Has Not Been
Captured.

Mrs. Rosa Chlodo is lying in the Me-
mortal HOSPITAL at Morristown horri-
bly, cut with a dozen stab wounds in
ficted by hr husband. from whom she
had run away because he had iM-treated
her.
The husband, Carmen Chiodo, Is a
fugitive. n the police of all nearby
cities have been asked to look for him.
He is described as slxty-two. small a,
The evening world., 1904-06-10
CR0NJE TO WE'D
COMRADES WIDOW
Boer General Saw Her Husband
Fall in Battle, and Now Reads
Bible to Her After Manner of
Boer Wooefs.

81. LOUIS, Juno 1o.-aen. cronja, the
hero Of the Boer war. Il soon to be mar
ried to Mrs Johanna steetzel, the
widow OF one of the Generals COM
panions In tho war. The romance has
been progressing at the Boer camp at
the Fair for some weeks. They did not
know each other until they met at the
Eair, Mthough Con. Cronje saw Mrs.
Steetzels husband fan in battle.
Gen. CronJe calls every evening To
The evening world., 1904-06-10

escort Mrs. Seeetzel to the rehearsal of
reads to her from the Bible. after the
manner OF Boer wooers. Gen. Cronie
has been a widower since last Novem-
Der.
The evening world., 1904-06-10
A Sale of Paiamas for Men

Regularly So, So and 81. At $1.45
The fabrics are lightly woven. but serviceableg
withal. Full fashioned models in military and con-,
v%entional designs, with silk frogs or pearl buttons,
The materials embrace Silk-and-Linen, Dimity,
Damask, Fili9ree Cloth, Nainsook, Cambria and.
Mercerized Madras in white and colors.
The evening world., 1904-06-10
s::55:5 5aka & 0nnpuny -. z :. !
Broadway.
I've and Three Garment
Summer Suits for Men
At Fifteen and Twenty Dollars.

From our tailors to the best of their abil-
ity to every man according to his needs
that is the basic principle of Our ready
tor-ser0ice clothing business. The great
est need OF the greatest number has in
iluenced us to specialize, with suits at
fifteen and twenty dollars as its object.
The result is a stock of two and three
garment suits which is at least twice
greater than any other shop maintains
suits which in character and tailoring all
but exhaust the cleverness of our crafts
men. AT fifteen and twenty dollars they
are about a third less than you have been
accustomed to pay for garments of their
high grade.
9inss and Double Breasted Suits, two or three carmen, mode
tropical Worsteds, Serge, Homespun, Cheviot or We
Trash, which In design and weave are specifically adapted (
Simmer service. One eighth, quarter or half lined or unlined.
SIS and $40.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
Weather Crop Bulletin.
FOR WEEK ENDING JULY III, 'O4.
Des' Moines, Iowa.

This has been cool, wet and cloudy
week. The daily average deficiency in
temperature was about degrees. In
all parts of the state showers were fre-
quent, and the fields were too wet for
farming operations four or five days.
With haying and harvest at hand, and
the corn crop needing more cultivation,
this hindrance to the field work caused
some anxiety and depression. The crop
outlook, however, is materially brighter
than at the corresponding date in 1902
The corn crop in southern and CEN
trail sections has made fair progress.
more than half being laid by in good
condition. In the northern districts
there is need of considerable more cul-
tivation, and smaller percentage has
been laid by. The cool weather has
been favorable for small grains gener-
ally. Oats, spring wheat and barley
have not suffered material damage as
yet from rust or lodging, and these
crops give promise of an average Weld
Of good grain. The meadows and pas
lures have been materially improved.
Potatoes are thrifty. Apples are still
promising.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
SWIFT'S ARE BUILDING
A Large Force of Men Commenced
Work Monday to Rebuild the bio
Plant which was Burned.

At last active work has commenced
on the rebuilding of the extensive
poultry plant of Swift & Company in
this city which was destroyed by fire
last spring, big force of workmen be-
ing put to work Monday morning clear
ing up the ground and unloading a
number OF cars of lumber and other
material. The work is in charge of
superintendent of construction Frank
u. Bokencamp, of Chicago, who was in
charge of the building of the original
plant which was burned, and work on
the new structure will be pushed as
rapidly as possible. The building will
be somewhat different from the one
that burned, which was all two stories
high; the new building will face the
east, the main part being 48x92 feet.
the southeast part being three stories
high and the balance one story. There
will also be a feeding station in the
form OF an L extending west from the
main building 38x112 feet. Superinten-
dent Bokencamp says the building will
be finished by September 1st in time to
handle the big fall poultry trade.
There was much regret among the
business men and farmers of this COM
munity when Swift & Company's plant
was burned as it was feared they would
not rebuild, and the enterprise had
proven one of the best things that was
ever secured for Leon, as it gave en-
ployment to small army of men, women
and children, who earned good wages,
especially during the winter season.
when work in town the size of Leon is
scarce. The plant has also been a good
thing for the farmers who have received
nearly double the prices paid for poul-
try before Swift & Company located
here, and many farmers had engaged in
the raising of poultry on an extensive
scale, finding there was more money in
it than in raising cattle or hogs. After
the plant burned the merchants began
to realize what it meant to them in the
way OF the weekly pay roll which was
all spent right here at home.
When the old plant burned, Charlton.
Osceola and Davis City all tried hard to.
get Swift & Company to build their
new plant in their town, but the COM
pany seemed too we'll satisfied with the
Leon location, and refused to entertain
any proposition from other places. 1t is
is said that the Leon plant made more
clear money than any plant owned by
Swift & Company.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
New Court Cases.

The Bank of Pleasanton VS.. A. w.
Davis and H. Petty. Plaintiff brought
suit on a note for $3.50 given by Davis
to Petty and sold by him to the bank,
the suit being commenced before z. L.
Newcomer, a justice of the peace, who
rendered judgment against defendants
in the sum of $252.21. From this iudg-
ment the defendant Petty has appealed
to the district court denying that he
was in any way indebted to the bank,
and claiming that when he endorsed The
note to the bank there was nothing
written or printed on the back of the
note guaranteeing payment. Marion +.
Stookey and L. B. jackson attorneys for
plaintiff, G. Taylor Wright attorney for
defendant Petty.
Hattie 7. Winget VS.. James H. Winget.
Plaintiff has commenced a suit for di-
vorce. She was married to defendant
in Decatur county, Iowa, on April 81,
1888, and lived with him until July 6,
1904. She alleges in her petition that
she has always treated defendant as a
kind and loving wife should, but that
during the last ten years he has been
guilty of cruel and inhuman treatment
toward her which has grown worse from
year to year. That he has frequently
struck her and threatened her life; has
called her vile names and accused her
of unchastity in the presence of her
children and other parties. She also
alleges that he has become addicted to
the use Of Intoxicating liquor. Six
children have been born to them, two of
whom have attained their majority. She
asks for decree of divorce and the
custody of the four minor children, Ray,
Rush, Harl and Mary. John w. Harvey
& Son, attorneys for plaintiff.
John Gore, of Davis City, has appeal
ed to the district court from the judg-
ment of Mayor L. A. Brown, of Davis
City, before whom he was found guilty
of drunkenness and sentenced to serve
80 days in the county Jail at Leon; filing
an appeal bond in the sum Of $100. F.
j. Horton, attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
Select Delegates to State Conven.
tlOn.

The democratic county convention to
name delegates to the state convention
to be held at Iowa City on Tuesday,
July 10Th, was held at the court house
in this city Saturday afternoon, the con-
.vention be presided over by county
chairman v. r. McGinnis, o. e. Hull
acting as secretary. The following del
egates and alternates were selected:
DELEGATES.
O. E. Hull, Leon.
v. r. McGinnis, Leon.
G. P. Arnold Garden Grove.
d. f. Lambert, Fayette.
G. w. Hoffman, Center.
w. n. Fulton, Eden.
Ed. H. Peck, Decatur City.
P. E. Shirley, Davis City.
J. H. Moore, Garden Grove.
E. j. Warner, Leon..
ALTERNATEs.
E. ]. Sankcy, Leon.
w. L. Edmundson, Bloomington,
w. H. Wilson, Woodland.
l. N. Skidmore, Van Vert.
B. D. Barger, Leroy.
w. H. Young, Leon.
Oliver Brenizer, Fayette.
Patrick Griffin, Richland.
j. w. Delk, Franklin.
j. G. Flora, Burrell.
On motion the delelates and alter
mates present at the state convention
were authorized to cast the entire vote
of the county.
There being no further business the
convention then adjourned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14

from Hesperia Lodge No. 33, K. of P.
Every business house in Leon was closed
Friday from l to 3 p. m. as a tribute to
the high regard Of the Leon business men
for the deceased.
The funeral was held at Osceola Sun
day afternoon at o'clock, the K. of P.
lodge and Leon friends chartering a
special train of four coaches and nearly
two hundred people from Leon went to
Osceola to attend the funeral, which
was in charge of the Leon K. of P. lodge,
assisted by the Osceola lodge of K. of P.
The funeral service was conducted by
Elder H. H. Hubbell, of Leon, music be-
ing furnished by the Osceola K. of P.
quartet. The pail bearers were l. N.
Beard, Geo. E. Hurst, DIR. j. w. Rowell,
DR.. f. A. Bowman, Harry j. yogt and
o. E. Hull. 1t was fitting tribute to
the memory of the deceased, and it was
a beautiful sight when the knights
formed in line, each member CARRYING
large bouquets of flowers, and escorted
the remains to their last resting place
in the beautiful cemetery at Osceola,
the services at the grave being conduc-
ted by the Knights of Pythias with
their beautiful and impressive burial
service, which ended by covering the
grave of their departed brother with a
profusion of flowers.
8 Will J. Edwards has gone to his re-
ward, loved and respected by all who
ever knew him. His whole life had
been spent in making friends and never
was he known to have single enemy.
He made friends and once made, never
lost them. To the aged parents,
brothers and sister, is extended the
heartfelt sympathy Of the entire COM
munity, for his death is public be-
MAY his soul rest in peace.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
Teachers Examinations.

Examinations for teachers certificates
will be held at the following times and
places by the county superintendent:
Garden Grove, July Is and 16.
Lamont, July Is and 10.
Davis City, July 20 and 81.
Pleasanton, July % and %.
Woodland, July 25 and 26.
Leon, July 20 and 80.
ELI HUTCHINSON,
County Superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
AChallenge.

In last weeks issue of THE REPORTER
there appeared statement concerning
the wrestling match between Axes and
Powers insinuating that Powers let
Axes win the match and that Axes could
not win match if Powers did his best.
Now will throw him for any amount Of
money, from $40 to $100 (ten dollars to
one hundred dollars.) Any one think
ing can't, get your money in sight.
STEVE r. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
Day-Stanley.

On last Thursday, at the home of the
bride in Decatur, occurred the wedding
Of Mr.. John Day and Mrs. America
Stanley. The happy event occurred at
o'clock p. M, Rev. A. G. Heckathorn
officiating.
The bride and groom are both among
the we'll known and highly respected
citizens of Decatur county. Many.
friends extend congratulations and best
wishes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
Office at Leon. Iowa, for the week end
ing July 8, 1904:
Mrs. Hannah Lamb, ]. G. Beck,
w. Keller, Miss Gertie Jones
Mrs. Christina Thompson.
When asking for the above letters
please say advertised"
JOHN LEDGERwooD, Postmaster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
Young Ladies Exchange.

The Young Ladies' Auxiliary have
taken the contract to furnish carpet for;
the pulpit and aisles of their church,
and invite their friends to patronage
their exchange next Saturday. There.
will be an extra supply of all kinds of
home cooking for sale. Come and buy
your Sunday dinner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14

st. Louis, July 1.-THE Democratic
national convention listened to an ex
tended speech. from Representative
John Sharp Williams, its temporary
chairman, appointed the committees
necessary to perfect a permanent or
ganization and adjourned. In a ses
sion lasting two hours and fifty min
utes one striking incident overshad
owed all other proceedings. That was
the enthusiastic and prolonged cheer
ing which greeted the name of Grover
Cleveland. While the outburst which
greeted the name OF the former Demo
cratic president before its last sylla,
BILE had fallen from the lips of the
temporary chairman was noteworthy
with the greeting accorded the actual
persons of men who stood for all that
has been opposed to Mr.. Cleveland
within the party during the last eight
years. James X. Jones of Arkansas,
chairman of the national committee,
went onto the platform and took his
seat unnoticed. Practically no greet.
ing was given him when he faced the
convention with gavel in hand. There
were other stalwart lieutenants OF
the Nebraskan who entered the hall
unacclaimed and lastly Mr.. Bryan
himself, who, for the first time during
two national campaigns, was greeted
with silence.
Eight. minutes after the gavel fell
the twice-named candidate of his
party passed in at the main entrance
and sought his seat unheralded and
unheeded. A few moments later he
arose and pushed his way to seat
nearer the aisle, where, standing a
moment to give greetings to friends,
he was caught sight OF and applauded.
But the measure of applause was but
q ripple when compared to the Storm
called forth by Cleveland's name.
Cheers for Cleveland. IS
]. .isteni g attentive e 70 the Demo
ier1tI rtne a n by Mr.s VIII
isms. the 6sarvatives found occs
sion for the first demonstration, when
reference was made to the record Of
former President Cleveland. All the
shackled party interest which had laid
dormant through two national cam.
paigns was released as by the touch Of
a trigger. The name of Cleveland
was echoed from thousand throats,
hats, handkerchiefs, fans and arms
we're waved, delegates and spectators
stood on their chairs and the last
semblance of order was turned into
confusion, which convention officials
were powerless to subdue.
While the outburst was at its
height Mr.. Bryan's following attempt
ed to convert the demonstration into
applause for their leader. The name
Of Bryan was yelled Justify, but in
vain. Shouting of Grover" and
cleveland was renewed and the Bry-
an following was hissed. The great
est significance was attached to the
showing made by the conservatives.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-07-14
Second Days Proceedings.

SSSSu0 S&y SASSSSA'b8Ss
st. Louis, July 8.-The Democratic
national convention adopted the re-
port Of the committees on rules, Gre
dentials and permanent organization.
The session opened at 10 o'clock and
an hour latel ,ook a recess until 2
p. m. and adjourned at 500 p. m.
During the day several speeches were
made, the chief Of which was William
Jennings Bryan's effort to overthrow
the report of the credentials commit
tee and seat contesting delegates from
Illinois. The controversy was ended
by the rejection of the minority report
Of the committee by vote OF SAT nays
to 299 ayes. Though Mr.. Bryan's
speech and his appearance on the
floor of the convention was cheered
far beyond any previous demonstra-
ton, it made few votes. The align
ment of delegates proved the correct
ness of previous estimates of the di.
vision between those who favor the
radicals and those who are supporting
the conservative element, which is
now in control.
When the result of the contest was
announced the report of the commit
tee on permanent organization was
made. Representative Champ Clark,
who was chosen permanent chairman,
addressed the convention. He had
prepared and furnished to the press g
speech Of great length. The hour was
SO late when he gained the platform
however. that he spoke about three
hundred words and left his audience
to read the remainder.
Chairman clark's Speech.
The gist Of Mr.. Clark's speech is
shown in the following from the open.
ing part of the address:
t'To state 1t in general way, our
contention Is that the government
shall be restored to the democratic
republican basis on which the fathers
\ Of the republic intended it to rest
4 and shall be made once more gov.
ernment OF the people, by the people
and for the people, instead Of gov
ernment OF the classes, by the classes
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-10
Looking Up Evidence.

Hon., George l. Day and Judge
Stubs of Nelson, were in town Satur
day looking up evidence for the prose.
cution in the teasel murder case. The
preliminary hearing of the parties held
for the crime will come up at Nelson
next Tuesday, June Ii. 1t is under
stood that there will he some witnesses
from this city. The chain of evidence
connecting Charles l@iutchison with
the murder is alleged to be particularly
strong.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-10
j. N, Baker Surprised.

Last Friday was the 6sth anniver.
sary of the birth OF j. II. Baker, and
relatives to the number about thirty
dropped in at his home and gave him a
complete surprise. Mrs. Baker and
the children have been trying for
several years to catch Mr.. Baker off his
guard aud time succeeded admirably.
A splendid dinner was partaken Of by
the guests and the entire afternoon
was spent in a general family reunion,
Mis-. A. j. Tomhinson assisted Mrs
Baker in entertaining her guests.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-10

Mr.. +. +. GoDle has returned from
Oklahoma.
Miss Jessie and Nina Gail of Long
Island, Kansas are visiting with Sheriff
Macarthur and family.
For Sale-3 fresh cows, q year old; y
calves, >, 4 and 6 months old, sll0 cash.
See +. p. Hadley or &. W Bibby.
Miss Jessie Quicker who has been
eaching in Alma for the past year
arrived in the city Saturday to spend
her vacation.
Mrs. Grafton formerly Miss Della
Schafrnit returned to her home in
Quincy, Ill, after n visit with relatives
aud friends in this city.
Hot or cold baths, first class barber
work, at Manspeaker's, opposite Cot.
ting's drug store. New bath tub,
everything Deat and clean.
Into each life some rui-s mus. fall,
Wise people don't sit down and bawl
Only fools suicide or take to flight,
Smart people take Rocky Mountain
Tea at night. G. l. Getting.
Mrs. Omer Doing of Lincoln, and
Miss Doing of holdtedge, are visiting
with Mrs. Doling's parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. +. B Smith of this city.
Preaching Mt the Christian church
Sunday a 10 80 a. m Topic On Judging
Others. Evening theme, Sowing aud
Reaping. Sunday School ut IL o'clock
MIS- l.. NJ. Vance came down from
Hastings Sunday morning to accom-
pany her sister, Mrs. Z. &. Phares, &c
Lincoln, where the latter ven for med
ical treatment.
The Daughters of the King gave &
musicol at the Il. 4. NJ. hotel Tuesda,
evening. Refreshments were served
after which a dance was enjoyed by
the young people.
Drs. Weirick Il Riddle of Hastings
will meet eye, ear, nose n throa
patients and those needing glasse
fitted, in DR.. C%reighton's office in Re-
Cloud, Friiay June cath.
Many side walks in this city are in
bad condition. Now Is the time to pu
down sand stone because Overing Bros
& Co. are making cut prices for Oh
next 90 days. Ill and see them.
The Red Cloud chief., 1904-06-10
RjChard HalloCk WedS.

Mr.. Richard HalIOck Of this city
recently made a trip to Phillips county,
Kansas, returning last Wednesday
with u wife. The bride is a daughter
of DR.. Laphan of Kensington, Kan ,
where she has been a teacher in the
public schools for several years. The
groom has a nice little home near
Guide Rock, where he and his bride
will reside. Many friends join in
wishing them u long and happy life.