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Notice to Creditors.

Estate of Richard Lodwick, deceased. Notice is hereby given by the un- dersigned administrator of the es- tate of Richard Lodwick, deceased, to the creditors of, and all persons having claims against said deceased, to exhibit them with the necessary vouchers, within four months after the first publication of this notice, to said administrator, at his office in the town of Clifton, Graham County, Territory of Arizona, the same being the place for the transaction of the business of said estate in the County of Graham, Territory of Arizona.
 Dated Oct. 18th, 1905.
 NJ. w. NEFF,
 Administrator of the Estate of Richard Lodwic1, decrased. 11-23
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Dr. D. s. MONHEIT
To the Public

Dr. D. S. Honheit, the German ex- pert graduated optician of Fl Paso, Texas, has again arrived and will re- main for a considerable time. His office is Mrs. Smiths residence, oppo- site-North Clifton school. So here is the very best opportunity for you and your children to have your glasses fitted to your eyesight, perfect in every respect. He is able to remedy almost any disease of the eye. He guarantees his glasses for 5 years.
 Children a speciality.
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T. M. Williamson, an extensive farmer and gardener of the Duncan country, visited Clifton this week with a wagon load of vegetables, which he'disposed of at good prices. This is his first trip to Clifton for some time, and the demand for coun- try produce was so good that he has decided to make regular trips. He reports an unusual amount of rain, which has put the roads in very poor condition.
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DOUGLAS now has one of the finest Y. M. c. A. buildings in the south west. The people of that town have a way of doing things that is worthy of emulation by others.
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THE appointment of Joe Alex ander as United States district at torney seems to give general satis- faction. Joe is a native of Arizona, and one of which the territory has a right to feel proud.
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THE Yaquis are still doing lot of devilment in Sonora, but so far we have heard of nothing more atrocious than the murder of Charley Wing.
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Ivan Hoefeld circulated petition this week asking aid for the perse- cuted Jews of Russia, which was liberally signed by Gentiles as well as Jews.
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THE republican territorial com mittee of New Mexico recently met and passed strong resolutions against joint statehood.
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THE people of Cochise county are talking of putting out a peoples ticket, which seems to be worrying the democrats nightly.
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GOVERNOR KIBBEY has issued a proclamation appointing Thursday, November 3Oth, as Thanksgiving day.
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l horse, good saddler or single driver. l heavy Concord single bug gy. l heavy single surrey harness. Apply Fred Marston, Patterson's Ad- ditiOn
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FoUND-A bunch of keys. Owner can have same by proving property and paying for this notice.
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Newt Mckenzie, manager of the Shannon store at Metcalf, who had been sick with typhoid fever for some weeks past, died at the Shannon hospital this p. m. His death will be a great surprise to his friends, who were of the impression that he was improving. He was a very popular young man, having made many friends during his two years resi- dence in this section.
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FOR sALE-Residence in North Clifton for sale S2,OOO. Apply Box 63l Douglas, A. T.
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Sunday family dinners at p. m. at the Manila dining room, Chase creek
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Write for our Knowledge Book, A Schilling & Company, San Francisco.
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Casino brand groceries best pro- duced, fer sale at Forbes,
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For Sale Cheap.

Fresh fruits and vegetables re- ceived daily at Forbes, Chase creek.
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A fine line of. views and post cards at Risdon's gallery.
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New crop dried fruits and nuts at FOrheS
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BLOODY TRAIL AND A CLUE.

By early daylight Deputy Sheriffs Lee Hobbs, Dave Arzate and Reece Webster carefully examined the ground where the shooting took place. They found a portion of a shirt band and some flesh and bone that had been carried away by the charge from the shot gun. They saw by the tracks that when the robber was shot he touched the ground only about every fifteen feet for some dis tance, and then he laid down and rolled around on the ground, leaving several pools of blood as testimony to the Chinaman's craftsmanship. At this point he was apparently joined by another party wearing a very small shoe. From that point the trail of the two men was followed into Clifton at a point on the road opposite the A. c. concentrating plant where it disappeared com pletely. Up until that time it was easy to follow the trail by the blood as well as the tracks. Apparently a third party had been met at the point indicated. the wounded arm wrapped in something, and the man carried away. Realizing that it would be an easy matter to apprehend this man later, the officers concentrated their attention toward the capture of the other two men. The fact that the dogs at the ranch gave no warning of the approach of the robbers was considered as an indication that the men who com mitted the deed were on friendly terms with the dogs. The fact was then developed that some Mexicans had been employed at the garden the greater portion of the summer. It was known that these men lived on Patterson's addition, and when their premises were visited it was found that their saddle horses had disappeared during the night. It was known that one of them was in the habit of frequently visiting Sil- yer City, N. M., so a telegram was sent to Sheriff Farnsworth of Grant county describing the men and the horses they rode.
 SEARCHING THE TOWN.
 During the day and also on the fol- lowing day. and in fact ever since
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Gordon & Dilworths olives, plum pudding, catsups, jams, jellies, mince meat, preserves, etc, are unex- celled. Sold by $. J. Forbes, Chase
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COFFEE The cook has much to do with ones comfort.

In every package of Schining's Best Coffee is a booklet: How To Make Good Coffee.
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Every man who works hard appre. ciates good things to eat The Ma nilla Hotel dining room, Chase creek, furnishes them. All white help, cool and neat. Mrs. NOrquay. Prop.
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COFFEE

One of the best-known and most misunderstood of familiars.
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SUBSCRIPTION PRICE

For United States, Mexico and Canada. ..S2 50 All other countries in Postal union. % Single copies. ....-........-r...-- lO
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Charley Wing Killed and Another China
 man Wounded Arrests Made.

least on two previous occasions, but as they were not generally known their passing was regarded as merely an incident in the blood-stained pages of history of the camp. But with poor old Charley it was different. He had made his daily calls so long that he was regarded as household ne- cessity. He was always in good humor, polite and accommodating, and a general favorite with the children.
 THE CRIME.
 There were two cabins in the garden, where the Chinamen lived and slept. In the larger building three China man were sleeping on the night of the tragedy. Charley Wing slept alone in the little cabin near by. Along in the middle of the night the inmates of the cabins were awakened by terrific report which was caused by dynamite exploded against one end of the larger of the two build ings. On being awakened by the ex- plosion Charley Wing came out of his cabin and was instantly shot to death. The occupants of the other building were somewhat stunned and mysti- fled by the explosion, but they were partially protected from the full force of the dynamite by partition which divided the house into two room. They jumped for the door, but fortunately one of them grabbed shot gun, with which the place was well supplied. This doubtless saved the lives of the three men, who would unquestionably have met the same fate which befel poor Charley had it not been for the important part play ed in the tragic events of the night by that gun, as the sequel will show. The Chinamen made their appear ance just at the last shots rang out on the still night air which called the spirit of Charley Wing to the judg- ment throne. The robbers immedi- ately opend fire on the Chinamen, and one fell with a bullet through his knee, but then the hoarse roar ot the shot gun was heard, and with a scream one of the men bounded away, closely followed by his two cowardly companions, who had no stomach for d fight on anything like equal terms.
 THE ALARM.
 As soon as the Chinamen realized that the fight was over one of them went to the residence of Jacob King, superintendent of the New England copper company, who resides in the old Wells residence, after which tele-
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THE ALARM.

As soon as the Chinamen realized that the fight was over one of them went to the residence of Jacob King, superintendent of the New England copper company, who resides in the old Wells residence, after which tele- phone connection was soon had with Clifton, and officers were notified Of what had happened, and were soon on the scene.
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ARCHING THE TOWN

During the day and also on the fol- lowing day. and in fact evet since
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James Kirby has sold his interest in the Clifton Bakery to Gus Will Hams, and has purchased the Clifton Tailoring establishment, where he can be found in the future Jim is a hustler, and will do well in his new line of business.
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then an effort has been made to To- cate the wounded man, but without result. Sheriff Jim Parks arrived in the afternoon and the houses of many Mexican residents were searched but no clues obtained. His disappearance is a mystery. He was apparently so badly wounded as to render his permanent escape impos- sible. Of course he has friends who are shielding him, but his capture will surely follow.
 CAPTURED AT SILVER CITY. Saturday evening telegram was re- ceived from Sheriff Farnsworth an- nouncing that the men described had just been arrested there as they rode into town. Sunday morning Deputy Sheriff Hobbs left for Silver City and arrived home Tuesday night with the men, who proved to be Antonio Con zales and Benj. Duarte. They acknowledged to Hobbs in Silver City that they knew that Charley was dead. On Wednesday morning they were taken before two of the China men who were in the fight and they recognized them as the men who for merly worked for Charley on the ranch. In view of this evidence there seems to be no reasonable doubt that two of the right men have been appre- hended.
 PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION.
 The preliminary examination of the men arrested at Silver City will probably be held soon, possibly today or tomorrow.
 S100 REWARD.
 w. A. Hamilton has offered the above reward for information lead ing to the arrest and conviction o1 the parties who killed Charley Wing
 REMAINS SHIPPED TO CHINA.
 The remains of Charley Wing were embalmed by Undetaker Pascoe anG on Tuesday morning started on theil long journey to China, where deceased l ceased had lived in this section more than twenty years and was well and favorably known by nearly all the people. He was probably the veal thiest Chinaman in this section, but kept no money at his ranch, hence the robbers would have got nothing even though they had succeeded ir killing all the Chinamen on the place
 The old suspension bridge which spanned the Frisco river near the postoffice has been taken down. Ii is not needed since the erection ot new wagon bridge.
 James Kirby has sold his interest in the Clifton Bakery to Gus Will Hams, and has purchased the Clifton Tailoring establishment, where he can be found in the future. Jim is { hustler, and will do well in his new line of business.
 Newt Mckenzie, manager of the Shannon StOre at Metcalf who ha(
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The old suspension bridge which spanned the Frisco river near the postoffice has been taken down. It is not needed since the erection of new wagon bridge.
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1l-l6
SUMMONS.

In the District Court of the Fifth Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, in and for the County Of Ora h m
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
Cummins-Ryan.

At the home of the brides parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. S. Ryanin north Leon
last Wednesday evening, was solemniz-
ed the marriage Of their daughter, Miss
Lucy to Mr.. L. G. Cumhins, the cere-
mony being performed by DR.. A. NJ.
Pitcher, pastor of tho Leon M. E. church
in the presence Of number of relatives
and friends of the contracting parties:
The bride is one afatheeSppular ladies
of this city who has eafaAds the reputa-
tion Of being one of our best school
teachers, a young lady in every way
fitted to grace the home over which she
will preside. The groom is also we'll
known as a young man of sterling integ-
rity, who enjoys the respect and esteem
of large circle OF friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Cummins have gone to
housekeeping On the Cummins farm
north of Decatur City, and a host Of
friends extend hearty congratulations
for long and happy journey DER the
troublesome sea Of matrimony
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
Will Publish the Road Reports.

There has been considerable COM
plant made because the annual report
of the township trustees showing d full
and itemized account Of the receipts
and expenditures of the road fund in
their respective townships were not
/ fled with the county auditor and pub
lished with the official proceedings Of
the board. There has been a great deal
Of kicking among the farmers over the
amount Of road tax they have to pay
and it was in order thlt the taxpayers
could see just what became Of the road
fund that the law was changed requir-
ing an itemized account to be filed with
the auditor. The provisions Of the
law is very plain, MS shown by Section
1566-a of the amended code, as follows.
TrEMiZED ACCOUNT-DUTY OF TRUSTEES.
That the trustees Of each township
shall take and file with the board Of
supervisors on or before the first Mon
day in each year q full and itemized ac-
count verified by the township clerk
showing each item Of expenditures and
receipt Of all moneys received and dis
bursed during the preceding year for
road purposes in said township, which
report shall remain on file with the
county auditor, and a copy thereof
shall be published in the published re-
port Of the proceedings Of the January
session Of the Board Of Supervisors,
Last week the attention of the board
was called to tho fact that ina number
of the townships this report had not
been fled, and auditor Scott was in
structed to notify the delinquent town
ships that their report had not been
filed and that it must be filed at once.
The purpose Of having the itemized
account published is to give those who
pay the road tax an opportunity to see
who got the money and for what work
the funds were expended. 1t is to be
hoped that the township officials will
attend to the matter at once and have a
complete and itemized report filed
with auditor Scott at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
Presbyterian Church Notices.

Services next Sabbath as follows:
Sunday School at 9:45 a. m; morning
service at 11:00; subject 'uThe Triumphal
Entry" Junior c. E. 2:S0; evening. SER
vice 1880, subject "It Is Finished;"
prayer meeting Thursday evening 1880;
Christian Endeavor Monday evening at
1880. Junior Endeayor social Friday
evening in the church.
Rev. J. G. Patterson, pastor Of the
Garden Grove Presbyterian church, who
has been foreign missionary, will ad-
dress the ladies' Of the Missionary
Society at the home of Mrs. Allen on
Wednesday Of this week at 2:30 p. M
He will also deliver an address in the
church in the evening at 7:30 to which
the public is cordially invited.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
Weather Crop Bulletin.
FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 10, '05.

LIES MOlnoS, IOWA,
Following winter of extreme sever
ity, March was phenomenally warm
except few days in the second decade.
The soil thawed and the surface dried
off rapidly, and conditions were favor
able for blowing, seeding and prepar-
atory farm operations week earlier
than usual, and moro than two weeks
in advance Of last year. The bulk. OF
the spring wheat area was seeded
prior to the End Of April, and reports
indicate that the acreage Of this crop
is less than last year. Fall wheat,
rye and clover wintered we'll and are
promising.
The week ending April 10th brought
cooler weather, but the average was
about normal. With some delay on ac-
count of fswet weather and freezing, very
good progress has been made in COM
pleting the seeding of oats and barley,
and preparing ground for the corn crop.
Much more than the usual amount OF
plowing was done in the late fall and
early spring, and with normal condi-
tions in the future a very large area
will be in readiness for corn planting
before May 1.
Good progress has been made in
planting early potatoes and garden
truck. Grass started unusually early
and the pastures are already inviting
the grass herds. The early sown
grain fields show promising germina-
tion. Fruit buds have thus far escaped
injury by freezing, and the condition
OF the staple varieties of fruit is salts
factory. All kinds Of farm stock are
reported in good health.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
Commend the BARRIERS.

Leon, Iowa. April s, 1905.
EDITOR REPoRTER-ln reading your
paper last week we see the barber
shops intend closing on Sunday. We
as wives and mothers want to thank
these gentlemen for the one step they
have taken toward raising the morals Of
Leon. Believing that the command
ment, Remember the Sabbath Day,
would be blessing to the youth and
husbands of our town if the business
men on closing their places OF business
on Saturday night would leave them so
till Monday morning. Then our empty
church pews would be filled with noble
men to hear of that "long eternity to
which we are fast drifting. Thanking
those men again for the step they have
taken. We remain,
THE WIVES AND MOTHERS OF LEON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
THE CABINET OFFERS.

A lot of people don't really know who
the cabinet officers are and where they
hail from. Here they are:
Secretary of State John Hay, Dis
trict of Columbia.
Secretary of Treasury Leslie M.
Shaw, of Iowa.
Secretary Of War-Wm. H. : Taft, of
Ohio.
Attorney General H. Moody, of
Massachusetts.
Postmaster-G General George B. Corr
telyou, of New York.
Secretary Of Nayy-Paul Morton, Of
Illinois.
secretaryof Interior Ethan A. Hitch
cock of Missouri.
Secretary of Agriculture James Will
son, of Iowa.
Secretary of Commerce and Labor.
Victor H. Metcalf, of California.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13

II you know Of any person living in
Leon on December 31st, who has moved
away since, such names should be re-
ported to the census taker, Gould Wal
lace. All such persons are entitled to
be counted, thelcensus law providing
for the enumeration of all persons re-
siding;in census District on Dec. 81
1904. Assessor Wallace has listed
something over. 1900 names in his CEN
sus report, and strong effort will be
made to push the total up to the 1000
mark.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
New Court Cases.

Cora Mullinnix vs.. T. &. Wallace sher-
iff and Frank E. Millard, execution
plaintiff. The plaintiff brings suit to
enioin the sheriff from selling property
which she claims to own to satisfy a
Judgment obtained in 1890 in favor Of
the Walter A. Wood Machine Co. and
against D. E. Morgan, F. G. Mulinnix
and c. ID. Murry, alleging that the prep
erty levied on was not the property of
p. 9. Mullinnix but belonged to her, the
deed to it having first been made to f.
G. Mullinni1 by mistake and as soon as
the mistake was discovered it was
decided by him to his wife. The claim Is
also made that more than ten years had
elapsed between the time the transcript
was filed in the clerks office and the
levy made by the sheriff. Upon the
showing made Judge Towner issued
temporary injunction restraining the
sheriff from selling the property, the
|plaintiff- being required to file bond OF
$500. Marion Woodland attorney for
plaintiff.
Robert Middlebrook vs.. David A.
Hall ct al. is an action to quiet the title
| to the south half of the northwest quar-
ter of the southeast quarter of section
II, township SO, range 25, west, Decatur
county, Iowa. John ". Harvey & Son
attorneys for plaintiff.
|, Wm.sA. Kirkpatrick vs. Simeon Young
ct al. is an action to quiet the title to
the southeast quarter of the northeast
quarter Of section 18, the northwest
quarter Of the southwest quarter, and
the west seven-eighths of the southwest
quarter. Of the northwest quarter, and
the north $3.50 Of the east As acres of
the north half OF the northwest quarter
land the northwest quarter OF the north
west quarter Of the northeast quarter Of
section II, township 20, range 26 west,
Decatur county, Iowa. George w.
Baker, A. P. Olsen and S. Varga attor-
neys for plaintiff.
VIM. Stanley vs.. Elizabeth A.Stone ct
al. Action is brought to quiet plaintiffs
title to the east half Of the southeast
quarter Of section ~, and the northeast
quarter Of section 10, township So,
ranges "a west, Decatur county, Iowa.
8. Varga attorney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
Homeseeker's Excursion.

The Chicago Great Western Railway
win on the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month, January to April inclusive,
sell home-seekers tickets at one fare
plus 80. 90 for the round trip to points
in Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colo
RADIO, Florida, Georgia, Indian Territory,
Iswa. Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana,
Mexico, Michigan, Minnesota, Miss
issippi, Missouri, Nebraska, Nevada,
Tennessee, Texas, ftah, Virginia and
Wyoming. For further information
apply to any Great Western Agent or
Up. Elmer, g. P. A, Chicago, Ill.
April 1S.
yelie Bnggies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
License to Wed.

L. e. Cummins, Leon. ................ "a
Lucy Ryan, Leon ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, q
J. I. Still, Garden GroFe. 27
Della NJ. Stephens, Woodland ,....,... 26
Charles Harp, Lamont .......... 20
Athera Jessamin, St. joe ... .....,....... 26
Charles W. Sparger, Pleasanton. 27
Nellie Cross, Pleasanton ..,....-...-..... ~
J. G. Cowies, Tucnmcari, N. M.............. 25
Mrs. Lena M. Downey, Leona........, ....... %
Harry HolliDger, Pieasanton. ......... %
Maude Grey, Pleasanto -.......... 20
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13

/ want to buy good horses for. the
next big sale held by the Leon Horse
Co. at Icon and will be at
Grand River, Tuesday April 18,
S Van Vert, Wednesday, April 19.
Bring in your we'll broke heavy horses
andaroadsters, and will pay youtop
prices. G.. NJ. AXES.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
Pasture to Rent.

& We have near Kingston, 200 acres of
first-class pasture, and will guarantee
that the stock will be well watered and
salted. Man on the place will look
after said stock, and will see that the
fences are kept in good repair. We
charge only 45cts per month per head
for cattle and horses.
SStf BAKER & SHARP
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-04-13
VIOLET BAZAAR.
Young Ladies Auxiliary.

Violets in embroidery, burnt wood
and water colors. Aprons, sunbonnets,
handkerchiefs, easter novelties and all
kinds of home cooking at the P. o.
hall, Friday afternoon and evening,
April 21st. Everybody invited.