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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Oregon Letter.

Portland, Oregon, Oct. z, 1905.
- EBiToR REPORTER: While we are
resting here at Aunt Jane Miller's, [
will try to give you a few words con-
corning our trip. We had very pleas
ant time. The sun shone bright all the
way after leaving st. Joseph, the dust
was the worst thing we had to contend
with. We arrived at Portland Sunday
night; N, nday we went to Auut Jane
Miiler's and found her and Mrs. Acker-
man i'll fine spirits. W. have been en-
joyiuy their hospitality, as you al knc w
they can dish up the hash in fine style.
Yesterday evening when we returned
from the fair we found Mrs. Anna
Hogue Wear and her daughter here,
they being Decatur county people sew
eral years ago; they now live at Auburn,
WASH, not far from Tacoma. There has
been two rainy days since we came
which was hindrance to one fair go
ing.
While at the fair the stock show was
on, which was the grandest sight on the
grounds. 1t was nice fair but moth
ing to compare with the Chicago fair.
Since the editor was here the rain has
come and everything has taken on new
life, the grass is green and the flowers
are blooming like summer time. If it
did not rain so much in the winter it
would be a delightful country. We
started for st. John, WASH, after travel
ing over the toughest country the lord
ever made; we arrived at Spokane, then
on to Teaco. We were left to take
passage on freight train which bump
ed aud jammed us until we were glad
to get off at st. John at O'clock Sat
urday morning; the folks were surprised
to see us at that time of night. AS it
was in Portland so it is here it has
rained every day and night since we
came one week ago this morning. Some
are glad to see it rain while others are
not ready for it. Some have their
threshing to do yet if the rain does not
ruin the wheat; it is sight to see the
sacks piled up at the ware house. The
people are generally in good spirits.
Gene Alexander don't like this country
he longs for old Iowa ] guess when the
time comes to so home he and J p.
will go through without feed or water.
or water. j. }. Baker is the same kind
and congenial fellow he use to he in
Iowa; he and Clarence Sprague have the
incest furniture store in eastern Wash
They say they are doing a good business
for new beginners. Roll and Ell Alex
ander are kept busy making peoples
houses look pretty by painting and
papering. II. b. Gaines is the same
congenial fleshy kind man he always
has been. He is b4ilding one of the
finest dwellings in the country. He
has fine family of children to occupy
it. guess | had better ring off as this
may not escape the waste bashet.
NJ. J. HAMILTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Good Roads Demonstration at Leon,
Thursday Oct. 26th.

Every farmer and citizen in Decatur
county is cordially invited to attend
the good roads demonstration and
lecture which will be held in this city
on Thursday, Oct. Goth, the day the
Burlington railroad brings their special
good road train here. Come in and
see Mr.. King make few blocks of good
dirt roads, and see how easy it is done.
1t will cost you nothing to attend, there
being no admission fee or anything
offered to sell. The railroad pays for the
train, and the business men of Leon
will be glad to see you here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Mrs. Martha A. Bennett.

On Monday morning, Oct. 16, 1885,.
At the home of her son, Howard
Bennett, near this city, occurred the
death OF Grandma Martha A. Bennett.
one OF the pioneer settlers of this
county, at the advanced age of so years,
6 months and % days. She has been
in failing health for some time and her
death was not unexpected. The de-
ceased was we'll and favorabIy known
by large circle Of friends, and several
children all grown are left to mourn
her death. Her husband died number
of years ago.
The funeral services were held at the
Palestine church Tuesday morning at
! o'clock, conducted by Rev. Joseph
Edwards, interment being in the
Palestine graveyard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19


straining the sale, but defendants are
now threatening to enforce said iudg-
ment against the property. Plaintiff
further denies that there is any judg-
ment againts him for the reason that
he was never served with any notice of
suit when judgement was obtained, ard
the further reason that he was never
indebted to Walter A. Wood Co., and
if he signed said note it was only as
surety for Morgan and Murry. He also
makes the further claim that at the
time said note is claimed to have been
given he was a minor residing with his
mother, and not doing business for
and therefore would not be
liable. He asks that defendants be re-
strained from selling the property
levied upon, and that said Judgment
against him be declared null and void.
Marion Woodland attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
w. W. STEWART, Auct.
L. w. TOWNSEND, Clerk.

Brakeman Britton on the Des Moines-
GAINESVILLE freight, was pretty badly
hurt at Pleasanton last night while
attempting to make Il coupling. While
opening the knuckles of the coupler,
the slack of the train allowed car to
back down on him and the upper part of
his hand, the wrist and part OF the
arm was caught retween the coupIers.
At first it appeared as though the
bones of the wrist and arm were badly
broken, but when taken to the Office of
a physician to have his injury dressed
an ray examination showed that no
bones We're broken. and that his injury
was only a severe mash. He will be
laid up, however, for several weeks. He
is a brother to conductor Britton on
the north end and has been on the road
only about two months. GAINESVILLE
News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Public Sale

| will sell at my farm 8 miles west of
Decatur, mile east of the Woodmansce
bridge, on Tuesday, Oct. 81, 1905, the
following property: Fifty-sev.n head
of cattle consisting of % milch cows, s
two-year-oId steers, IA yearling steers,
6 yearling heifers, thoroughbred Short
Horn bull. Seven head of horses con
sisting of work team, , yeariings,
spring colt; colts are Norman stoc, and
good ones. Forty-five head of hogs con
ssting of s brood sows, balance spring
shoats. Farm implements, binder, now
erS, ploWs, harrows, stacker and rakes,
etc. Lunch on grounds. Terms II
months.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Home Visitors Excursion.

Destinations certain points in Illinois,
Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, New
York, Ohio, Ontario, Pennsylvania and
West Virginia. Rate, one and one third
fare. Date OF sale, November 27, 1905;
limit u days. Continuous passage in
each direction. We will gladly furnish
any further information upon applica-
ton. G. M. KETcIIAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19

The public sale of the personal pro-
perty OF the estate of Aunt Jane Lentz
last week was big success, everything
bringing good prices. Mr.. A. P. Coontz,
the administrator, tells us that much of
the success of the sale was due to the
good work done by the auctioneers.
Coils. Ed. and Tom Fennell. of Corydon,
who rank with the best auctioneers ia
the state. And the boys are good fel-
lows too and always give entire salts
faction at all their sales. Fred Teae
clerked the sale in his usual good shape
and the business was all closed up sat
isfactoriIy to all concerned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Public Sale.

] will sell at my farm 3 miles north
west of Lineville, Tuesday, Oct. "a, 'O5,
~ head of cattle consisting of choice
cows, yearling steers; heifers, steer and
heifer calves, Short-Horn bulls; head
of horses, 30 Lead of hogs, 1000 bush
els new corn. Terms 8 months.
w. e. MASSEY.
JOHN AND ED FENNEL. Aucts.
S. t. MASSEY, Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Hors es Wanted.

| will be at Pleasanton on Thursday
October 10Th, to buy horses, maresj and
mules of all kinds for eastern and
southern markets. Bring in your stuff
if you want to sell them for top prices.
GEORGE MORAN, King City, Mo-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Advertised Letters.

Remaining uncalled for in the post
office ut Leon. Iowa, for the week end
ing Oct. Ia, 1905:
G. II. perryman, ,, Miss Pearl Thar
bes.
When calling for the above letters
please say "advertised.'
JOHN LEDGEnwooD, Postmaster
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
School of Dressmakina.

Ladies who wish to learn the art of
dressmaking will please call and get
terms, as ! have decided to open a
school i'll this city for the winter.
MRS. CREED BoBBITT, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
License to Wed.

III. Briggs, Kansas City "a
Grace Brinigar, Blythedale. ................ %
Sidney Lewis Cain, Davis City,. 19
Eva Gertrude Stuteville, Davis City II
Claude E. Wood, Weldon ............... 80
Adaline Hoadley, Garden Grove. "a
Wall paper clearance sale. SOC on the
81. w. e. STEM?EL q Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Real Estate Transfers.

from Der. 3 to Oct. 10Th, 1905. us report
ed by S.eph.n Varga.
Frank j horton to H. A. TAPS
coUt l'"s iii Lamont. ........... $500
Lucy A. Peck to Nj. l.. Cozad land
In Morgan ................... ........ 1J0
Clarenc, a. Rumlcy to Jesse II.
Ruinlev 30 acres in Woodland 1000
Martha y. Mckee to |. j. and d.
j. Todd 200 acres in Long
Creek .,....... ,...... ........ 10000
Fannie Pray o A. G. Hail land in
Long Creek .................... 5000
Philips Williams to Grace B.
Vail l20 acres in BurreIl .......... 5000
D. F. Nicholson to A. p. Nichol-
son lots in Lamont ................... 300
Edward M. Nealy to Arthur E.
Dorn l20 acres in Burrell ........ 5000
S. J. Flule to Emma Thompson
lots in Leon ........... ................ 1000
Alfred Cummings to Calvin Will
Jams lots in Davis City ............... $50
Carter Scott to Alfred Cummings
lots in Davis City ................. 525
Wm. Woodard to Rosa Cochran
lots in Decatur City 100
A. Fulton to B. L. Millsap 40
acres in Eden - .......... 1900
Calvin Williams to c. W. and
S .rah Vandel lots in Davis
City - -. .... ....... ....... 425
Eva j. Stevens to Lillian p. Delk
lots in Leon ........... ..... 800
Geo. l.. Bailey to Bart Bailey lots
in Davis City 49,. ....... -. 1000
Olive Bailey to e. w. Townsend
lots in Davis City. ...... 1000
Martha A. Toney To William
Andrew Toney 80 acres in
Bloomington ............ .... 1900
Emma Thompson to j. II. Ryan
lots in Leou 49,. ................... 1909
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19
Coal. Coal.

We are ready to contract or fill orders
for Smoky Hollow coal by the bushe
ton or car load. J. j. EVANS.
yelie Buggies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19

Rev. d. F. Sellards, who has been
stationed at Houston, Texas, for several
years. has accepted d call from the
Christian church at Leon and Is now at
Houston preparing to move to this city.
Mrs. Sellards and little son are visiting
with relatives at Mt. Ayr. where they
resided for number of years before so-
ing to Texas. The good people of Leon
will cordially welcome them to this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19

The Burlington railroad has issued
orders for change in the regulation
uniforms of their trainmen and depot
masters, which will go into effect Oct,
10. The new uniform will consist of
three button cut-away coats and HoI-
land caps. the bell tops and small beak
with no band around the outside and
neat gold plate with the word
conductor" or "Brakeman," as the case
may be- The depot masters will wear
similar uniforms, which will be made
of blue cloth and for which the men are
now having their measures taken.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-10-19

from Oct. 3 to Oct. 10th, 1905. as report
ed by S.ephsn Varga.
Frank j horton to H. A. Taps
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
and comparatively strong and vigOr.
Gus and reads her paper every day.
To Tunnel siskiyoua.

Sacramento, Cal, Aug. sl.-Tho fact
is made known in the Bee today that
during his recent visit to the Pacific
coast, b. H. Hartman, president of the
Southern Pacific Railroad Company,
gave orders to the engineering depart.
ment to make a survey for the con
struction Of a tunnel through the Sis
kiyou mountains.
According to the orders given by the
president Of the road the tunnel 10 to
be ready for operation within three
years. The tunnel through the noun
tains will be the means Of greatly re.
ducing the grade, so that faster time
may be made between California and
Portland, and will also shorten the dis
tanee from seven to ten miles.
Trains running through the tunnel
viii be operated by electric motors.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
HOW A SENSATION is MADE.
The Inside Story Of the Red Domino
Girl.

Altogether the most skillfully de
vised sensation Of the sumner roof gar
den season has been the dancer known
as "The Girl With the Red Domino -
young woman was last season the prin-
eipai toe dancer Of the "Buster
Brown" company, q shapely little miss
with a good deal Of talent for the art
Of Terpsiehore. In the early spring she
was sent 10 Europe 10 be prepared
for her American debut in the guise
Of ensanguined mystery upon the roof
garden over the New York theater.
One OF the best known press agents
In the country was dispatched 10 Lon
don 70 do tho boosting from that quar-.
ter. He had been a man Of complete
sobriety FOR number Of years but
one night in the Cecil hotel in the
British metropolis he fell from his
state of grace and was soon crazy
drunk. In this condition il occurred
10 the press agent that it WAS his DUTY
in life 20 warn the newspapers against
every form Of deception. particularly
the "Girl with the Red Domino. " 80
he be,ook himself 20 the London Of.
Zee Of tho New York Herald. aud iu-
formed the pcreou in charge that the
domino affair was a fake intended sole.
ly for advertising purposes After that
the American press agent was sent 20
sanitorium and the work of cxploita /
tion went on without him. The Herald |
people people were Kind enough not 1
10 expose tho true condition of Affairs /
and the domino girl came on as adyer
tised She has worn her red clothing
and red mask whenever she has been
in public, day or night, and has un-
doubtedly "made good in the way OF
dancing Probably she is responsible
for the greater part Of the large busi.
ness that has been done all sumner
At the roof garden where she has been
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31

Ralph W Emerson died az George
town, WASH, August 20, 1905, aged 81
years Of consumption.
Tie was quite well known in this city
where be VAS bora aAi raised Hs
leaves a wife and three sisters ana one
brother, as follows; Miss Rervl
Emerson, Of this siIyi ZnaA Emerson,
oe Seattlej Helene EmsrsOn, Of Por,
roWusend, Wash, and Peter Emersoa.
o. Oregon City
rhe funeral was held Tuesday AZ Sc.
attic, under the auspices of the Order
of Eagles Of which Ae was a member.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
TAGGART
DIVORCE
DRAGS
Mrs. Taggart Says General
Minor Paid Her Lots
of Compliments

Wooster, O., Aug. 31.-In the cross.
examination this morning Mrs. Tag
CART said the extravagant compliments
paid to her By Minor at his dinner par.
tv made her blush. She said: "The
generals compliments were on my per
sonal appearance and the beauty Of
my gown. He was only jollying, but /
couldn't help being embarrassed. On
my way home the captain said; my,
but the general must have shot hot air
into you. Ny husband was more of
jollier than Minor"
She again denied that she smoked
cigarettes. Fortesque had previously
testified that he saw her smoking, but
FASTENED to add it was the custom for
ladies to smoke after dinner.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
A Floater Floatsd.

A yopng fellow answering 90 the
1ame Of Pred r. Harris, was discovered
taking a siesta near the depot thi.
morning, and when asked TO tell the 70.
sorder why he did not sleep in beds a,
sight, he said he was looking for a
friend In on the train from Rosebure
He was given chance TO leave the
city, and took advantage Of the oppor.
tunity.
Go 20 q. y. Mason. south Salem, fOr
the best hop baskets. tent poles, tent
pins camp stools, hop scoops, Ste., or
phone Main sos 80
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31

Chicago, Aug. 3l.-As a result Of
Yesterdays board Of trade vote tC
trade in "puts" and "calls, " Chief Of
Police Collins says If illegal trading is
done he will take steps TO prevent IT,
even II he has to raid the board. John
Hill, Of the market report committee,
held conference with Collins today.
Hill says it is the duty Of the police to
raid and stop such proceedings, the
same as any other "pool selling and
gambling house."
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
RAIDED
THE CLUB

Corvallis, Or, Aug. 31.--The Corval
lis Social and Athletic Club was raid.
ed here yesterday afternoon by Sheriff
Burnett, with the result that two Of the
principal officers Of the organization
were arrested, and were, at the eonclu.
sion Of their trial, at 10 O'Clock last
night, under sentence Of $500 each for
violation Of the local option law.
The raid was made under direction
Of Deputy District Attorney Bryson.
who has already driven out the blind
pigs, and has undertaken the task Of
ending the existence Of the social and
athletic clubs The convicted men were
Merwin McManus, vice-president, and
Mike Kline, secretary and treasurer.
AT the time Of the raid dozen per.
sons were in the room, six Of whom
were playing cards and five were drink.
ing at the bar. Some Of those drinking
had glasses to their lips Some con
tinued until they had drained their
glasses, but one man set his glass down
and left it unfinished. A government
license was found in the establish
ment. The bar was exactly the same
as when conducted by Ben woldt as
saloon before the local option law went
into effect The room was well stocked
with liquors Of all kinds.
The defendants demanded immediate
trial, and the hearing was before Jus
tiee Holgate, without jury. p. A.
Cline and Mike Kline appeared as
counsel for the defense. The evidence
showed McManus to have given glass
OF beer to Alex Shisk, member Of the
club, and that the place was conducted
under the direction Of Kline and Ne.
hfanus.
The steward Of the club is the bar
keeper, and his testimony was that he
vas not member; that c. C. Geer, a
ION Of BY Geer, has resigned as presi-
lent, and that Ned Smith had sue,
'eeded TO the vacancy. The testimony
,lso showed that when. a member used
lp his portion Of the clubs stock Of
liquors, he is assessed to pay for more.
me defendants gave notice Of an ap-
zeal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
GETS RAILROAD OR IT'S VALUE.
oeasion Of Chinese Eastern Highly I'm.
portant 70 Japan.

Portsmouth, Aug. 3l.-An additional
aud interesting detail in regard to the
conditions Of peace is announced. Most
important Of all Is the fact that the
formal recognition Of Japan's posses.
sion Of the Chinese Eastern railroad
below Kuenehengtse, the Junction Of
the branch 20 Kirin, involves payment
by Russia to China a sum estimated at
t75,00O,O0O. This Is the Chinese inter.
est in the road, and for IL China must
be remunerated The question Of ulti.
mate possession Of the road IL mat.
ter 10 be settled by Japan and China.
Japan can keep the road or surren-
der IL 10 China, demanding in return
the money paid by Russia to China. II
she elects the latter course, Japan will
therefore obtain as an indirect "spoil
OF war" from Russia the above men
toned sum in addition to reimburse
ment OF tho cost OF maintaining the
Russian prisoners Of war, Of which ia.
HAa viii lN'aNAA ~ AkNAhA4eA hAAAs "a
pan is known 20 have given her word
TO China not 20 retain the railroad,
which was really built for strgetie pur.
poses But II China prefers the money
TO the railroad, Japan need not be &C.
eused OF bad faith.
InaAmueh ~ Japan was desirous, ev.
en- before the war, OF extending the
then projected CoTean railroad, which
is already in operation, 80 A. TO even
tually connect with the Chinese East
ern aud Shanhaikwan roads, and in the
negotiations which preceded hostilities
asked Russia to bind herself not to i'm.
pode this aim, Il is considered likely
that she would herself prefer the rail.
road 20 the money
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
CARS TOSSED LIKE CHIPS.
Tornado Tears Path Through Pennsyl
vania Mining Town.

Scranton, Pa, Aug. 31.-A tornado
struck Carbondale, 16 miles north OF
here. at 9 O'Clock last night, tearing
buildings from foundations, and in
some instances destroying them.
Box ears in railroad yards were lifted
into the air, carried some distance and
dashed to pieces. Many people had
thrilling experiences and narrow es.
capes, but no fatalities are reported.
Reports from the country are not yet
received, but it is feared there was
much damage and possible loss Of life.
The storm cut 200.foot path
through the town.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
raxes Turned Over.

Sheriff Culver today made turn
over No IS Of the 1904 taxes TO the
county treasurer. The whole amount
was $2l2o7l, Of which slO6S44 goes to
the county and state, s45s9S 20 state
schools, s7,5S to INDECENT soldiers, s7.5S
TO the library fund and the rest is al.
vided among the different school dis.
triets throughout the county having
special taxes.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
CHILDREN cay ron
FLErcHKR's oAsroRIA.
ADDITIONAL PERsnNA1s

Russell FarFsr viii leave tomorrow
morning for California, where he will
attend Belmont college the eomips
year, He will be accompanied bv Fra5
Dening' OF BellinghSm Bay, who was
last year student with Mr. Rarrsr a.
Bishop Scott military academy in
Portland
Miss Virginia Byrd left this morn.
ing for RosebuFg, where she will visit
for several days
Mr.. and Mrs. T, b. COrnell, Of Grants
Pass, were in the city last night and
went to Jefferson this mOrninS. Fhev
have been to the fair and are Waiting
their relatives and frienas on their wav
Aome Mr. Cornell was a former Ma.
Fion eouaty boy,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
Educational conRrnns.

Portland, Aug. Sl.-The problem or
rural schools was the chief topic Of
discussion at today's session Of the
National Educational Congress- follow
ing the addresses upon the subject By
J. Il. Alderman, superintendent Of
public instruction Of Oregon. The dis
eussion was led by United States Com
missioner OF Education Harris, In
whose honor reception win be given
at the exposition tonight. "The Edu'
eational Situation in Idaho" was the
subject Of an address by Prof. Ne
Lean, of the University Of Idaho.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
Forest Fires.

San Beraardino, Cal, Aug. 3l.-A
forest FIRE which started Tuesday, is
sweeping up Gable canon, in the San
Bernardino mountains A reinforce
ment Of fighters is hurrying to the
scene. The FIRE reached the big timber
on the summit today The fire fighters
were without sleep several days, and
are exhausted. There is danger Of it
spreading over the entire western
range.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
AGREE ON
WAGE SCALE

Helena, Mont, Aug 3l.-Coal opera.
tors and miners Of Montana and Wv,
oming' after a three-days' session
reached an agreement on the wage
scale today The new scale extends 10
the first Of October, 1906, and the
wage rate for underground work ranges
from $500 for skilled men, down 10
50 per day. Outside men get from "a
TO $3.50 and five holidays are named
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31
The Tart Junket

Washington, Aug. 3l-The war de.
partment received a cablegram saving
the Taft party sailed for Hongkong
where the party viii divide, Taft and
others returning to the country on the
Korea, Miss Roosevelt and Others, re.
aboard the Logan, will 20 10
rien Tsin, thence 20 Pekiu. and will
remain until about September 18th
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1905-08-31

The are was called out today TO e1.
tinguisA a miniature prairie are on
tAe corner OF Church and Min streets.
TIE are was already SxtinguisAsd, how,
ever when the department arrived
and there vas aotAiag left bat 70 Ahs
back 70 the city hall