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The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08
INSISTED ON INDEMNITY.
Japan Wrecked Recent Attempt at
Peace Negotiations.

st. Petersburg, April S.-The Japa-
nese insistence upon an indemnity,
rather than indisposition to conclude
hostilities at this time, later informa-
tion indicates. wrecked the recent at
tempt TO bring the warning powers
into negotiations. Another effort in
different lines TO bring Russia and
japan together Is believed to be un-
der way, the --: being
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08
CREW PROBABLY LOST.
Two Masted Schooner Strikes Rock
and Goes Down.

Newport, r. l., April S.-A two
masted schooner under full sail struck
on rock about a mile off Sachuzett
point during the day and sank. Her
name could not be made out. No
signs OF life We're observed from here
before the vessel struck and 1t Is
feared that the crew may have gone
down with the schooner. The Bren-
tons Point lifesaving crew has gone
TO the wreck.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08
Heavy Snowfall in Europe.

Berlin, April S.-Snow has fallen
internationally over Europe for two
days. 1t lies deep in the mountains
of Silesia and freezing temperatures
are reported in many places in Ger
many. Austria and Hungary, some OF
them being close to zero.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08
guccessfuI Trip Across Channel.

Calais, France, April S.-Jacques
Faure's balloon, which left Folkestone,
Eng, at IL p. m. Thursday, made a
successful passage Of the channel.
landing near Calais at o'clock Fri
day morning. The balloon encountered
a severe storm, but was not injured,
and its three occupants were in good
health and spirits when they landed.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08
Two Children Burned to Death.

Marshalltown, Ia, April s.-Two
children of Byron Sweeny, a farmer,
burned to death in bed. The house
caught fire while the parents were at
the barn.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08

Fol- hail insurance in one of the old
est and most substantial insurance
companies in America at very reason
able rates, call at the Madison State
Bank.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08

For Sale. Three bulls, registered
Short Horns, from 4 months to 2 years
old Prices reasonable and terms easy.
w. A. Porteous.
The Madison daily leader. [volume] (Madison, S.D.) 1890-current, 1905-04-08
About Rheumatism.

There are few diseases that infilct
more torture than rheumatism and
there is no diseasafor which such vari-
ed and useless lot OF remedies have been
suggested TO say that it can be cured
is, therefore, bold statement to make,
hut Chamberlain's Pain Balm, which
enjoys an extensive sale, has met with
great success 10 the treatment OF the
disease. One application OF Pain Balm
will relieve the pain, and hundreds OF
sufferers have testified to permanent
cures by its use. Why suffer when Pain
Balm affords such quick relief and
costs but trihe? For sale by Stod-
dard & lialstead.
Backache is never known to those per.
sons who take an occasional dose OF
Pineules. The value OF the resin OBJ
tanned from the Pine tree has long been
recognized in the treatment OF diseases
OF the bladder and kidneys. One dose
OF Pinenles will give relief, and one
bottle will cure. Sold by Stoddard d
Halstead.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
The First Battle.

The opposition having favored the
readers OF The REPORTER with an ac-
count OF the recent discussion at Eden
Prairie, and having conveniently insert
ed some items which, with them, pass
current for argument, perhaps may be
permitted to say few words to the
same readers. Jesus says on another
subject however, that 1.-THE last shall be
FIRST and the first last" | hope that
my first discussion shall prove to be the
first on the same superlative importa mt
issues. hereby extend to Mr.. Snow a
pressing invitation to meet me in de-
bate again in the city of Leon, Iowa, at
such time as the interested parties may
designate. agree to affirm that ''The
Christian Religion is of Divine Origin"
Mr.. Snow may formulate his own prop
osition on Evolution provided the ex-
act issue be expressed neither more
nor less. Should this invitation be
declined, shall be glad to meet any
representive man whom Mr.. Snow and
sympathizers shall secure. | wish it
distinctly understood at the outset
that | must have six nights for my
proposition. This will afford time both
to produce sufficient amount of
evidence and to engage in a guerrilla
warfare in the battle field of infidel
objections, alleged discrepancies,
contradictions and inhunanit,es. Mr..
Snow has an equal right to say how
much time he wants to devote to his
proposition. | hope to see this chal-
lenge publicaly accepted. The parties
to the CONTROVERSY can then privately
arrange all necessary preliminaries.
While Mr.. Snow can do as we'll as any
man the unbelievers can get, the people
! of course think otherwise and for this
reason should greatly prefer the best
man to be had.
Yours for truth and righteousnts
WILL ELMORE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
TOOK CARBOLIC ACID.
Mrs. William Adair Committed Sui
eide at her Home in South Leon
Sunday EVENING.

Mrs. VIM. Adair committed suicide by
taking carbolic acid at her home on
south Main street Sunday evening
about o'clock, dying within ten
minutes after she took the poison.
There We're several persons present at
the time, her broth her, Charles Brooks
and wife, Len Zimmerman and Jess
Adair, who had all been at the house
for supper. Her husband had lust
started up town after some tobacco and
was only few blocks away from the
house. The parties at supper had been
laughing and joking and Mrs. Adair
appeared to be in good spirits, but DUR
ing the evening had remarked that she
had something in the house which she
was going to use before tomorrow
night, but no attention was paid to
the remark. After supper Mrs. Adair
washed the dishes and was putting
them away in the cupboard when she
suddenly took bottle of carbolic acid
from shelf and swallowed about an
ounce. She threw the bottle on the
tloor with the remark There it is". Dr..
Bowman was sent for at once but she
was dead before he reached the house.
he viewed the body as coroner and
talked with the witnesses after which
he decided that an inquest was not
necessary.
The deceased was daughter Of Nc
Donald Brooks of this city, was 25 years
old and had been married twice. Her
first husband was Charles DeLong, but
they separated in short time after be-
ing married. -Four years ago she was
married to VIM. Adair, but they lived
Inp Nr,lxy frn e. Il
several years she had been living in
Omaha. She returned to Leon about six
weeks ago and a reconciliation was ef-
fected with her husband and they went
to housekeeping. The husband said
they had had no trouble, and the only
reason for the rash act was that she
was Respondent over her health.
The funeral was held from the home
Tuesday afternoon, conducted by DR.. A.
M. Pitcher, interment being in the Leon
cemetery
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
Who Wants Washburn piano?

We have learned of an unusual bar
gains in Washburn Piano. This in
strunent is one of the regular $500
style Washhurn instruments. tits Of
the latest design. semi-colonial, and
the case is OF exquisite mahogany. The
musical portion Of the instrument is
fully UP to the high standard OF all
Washburn pianos. This particular in
stru nent has been on exhibition in a
studio for alb ,ut eight months. 1t will
be sold at great bargain.
If you are interested, write to
Lyon & Healy, 10 Adams Street,
Chicago, for an illustration of this
piano and also for the low net price
they are willing to name on thi. and
other special bargains in slightly used
pianos. Ask for their special sales
list of such bargains and their offer of
salesagents' discount for 30 days. Up
rights from 500 to s175 that were origin.
ally worth more than double these
prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
FOXY SWINDLER WANTED.
Sheriff Gets Notice to Watch for a
Man With Graft.

i Sheriff Wallace the other day re-
ceived a circular from Rockford, ILL.,,
giving a description of certain
swindler, whose name is given as John
Hoover, but who probably travels under
| different names. The man is described
as being so years old, 5ft. 10 inches tall,
weighs 1S0 lbs, dark complexion, smooth
shaven, round face. $500 reward is
offered for his capture and conviction.
which amount the sheriff would probably
divide with anybody helping him.
The swindler scheme is said to be
worked as follows:
| He will look over several farms that
are for sale some distance from the
county seat. Finally concludes to buy
one. Tells the farmer that he wants a
farm for his son with whom he intends
to live. Asks him if there is Notary
Public near there, or any one who can
acknowledge in legal way any papers
that are necessary to be drawn. Learns
there is Notary at the village near
the farm. Asks the farmer il he has
the abstract of the place and ge,s the
loan OF it, explaining that he wants his
lawyer to look it over. He then calls on
the Notary at the village and asks him
to make out the Power Of Attorney say
| ing that he wants to send it to some
relative or friend in the east. After
getting this-with the Notary's seal
upon it-he either makes or has made
a duplicate of the seal. He then goes
| to the county seat and calls upon some
real estate man or lawyer and tells him
that he is about to buy this farm and
asks him kindly to look over the alb
stract and the county records to see if
the title is correct. This of course is
found all right. He then asks the
lawyer or real estate man to draw up
the deed for the farm, and in other
ways makes himself "good fellow"
He then says that as the price of the
farm is taking all of his money, and
there are many improvements he would
like to make on the place in the way of
building fence, ETC., asks the real estate
man or lawyer il he knows of any
money lender who would like to make
this kind of loan. The real estate
man OF course sees a little per cent in
this kind of a deal for himself and ac-
cordingly tells him that he will secure
the money for him all right. He, Mr..
Hoover, then takes the decd which has
already been drawn up. together with
the abstract, and goes to his hotel
| AHSIC lIC lNSCS UuO itdIllc vi UuS ldFIlcf
and his wife, then places the Notary's
seal on the way of acknowledgements,
and after suitable time calls again on
the real estate man and shows him the
deed properly signed and acknowledged.
He again explains that as he has paid
out all of his ready money he would
like to secure the amount asked for on
the place as soon as possible, SO that he
can return home and move his family on
the farm. The real estate man
sends for the party who intends to
loan the money. This party on his
arrival looks over the deed, takes note
for the amount asked for, also mort
gage on the farm, to secure the pay
ments of the principal of the note and
interest thereon, which he records, and
then the money is paid over and this
"FoNy Gentleman skips the town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
Eastern Election Returns.

The eastern elections held Tuesday
had excited considerable interest in the
west, and there is good ncws for demo-
Gratis in returns.
In New York city the returns give
McClelland, the Tammany candidate for
mayor a majority Of 315S over Vim. r.
Hearst. municipal ownership candidate.
The Hearst managers have announced
that they would dontest the election,
alleging gross frauds.
In Ohio the returns Indicate the cleo
tion of Patterson, the democratic
candidate for governor, although he,
figures will be close.
In Massachusetts,, Guild, republican,
is elected governor by majority of
10000.
In Virginia, Swanson, democrat, was
elected governor by 10000.
The big city fight in Philadelphia re-
suited in the defeat of the republican
ticket, Mayor Weaver being reelected
by large majority, and the democratic
city treasurer was elected by nearly
10000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
Frank Greenland paroled.

Frank Greenland, the we'll known
farmer and stock man of Richland town
ship, who was sent to the penitentiary
at Ft. Madison last January to serve the
three year sentence which was imposed
on him after he was convicted of steal
ing several head of cattle from Jerry
Moran near Westervile, returned to
Leon Tuesday morning, Governor Cum
Minis having granite him parole which
holds good during his good behavior.
While confined in the penitentiary Mr..
Greenland made splendid record, be-
ing a hard and conscientious worker
and all OF the prison officials speak we'll
of him. His parole stipulates that he
shall refrain from the use of intoXicat-
ing liquors in any form, and shall not
resort to any place where they are sold.
The parole will be revoked Immediately
when any of it's provisions are violated.
Mr.. Greenland is looking we'll, and says
he has no desire whatever for liquor,
and will go to work at once gathering
the big corn crop which was raised on
the several farms which he owns in this
county. Frank Greenland with liquor
out OF him is an altogether different
man and he has many friends in Deca-
tur county who are glad he has been
paroled, and trust that he will prove by
his conduct that the confidence the gov
ernor has placed in him is not misplace
ed. There never was harder worker
or better money maker than Frank
Greenland, and and it is sincerely hoped
that he has cut loose from his former
associates for good and will become as
he formerly was = good and useful 'citi-
zen of the cOmmunity
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
Wonderful Auctioneer Record.

McMains q johnson, the auctioneer
firm from Derby, made wonderful rec
ord of work during October. There
were 26 working days in the month, and
they had rs sales during the month, at
an average of $1,000 per sale, making
$5S,00O sold by them during the month.
This is a remarkable record, and not on
ly shows that tho firm is in constant de-
mand throughout this part of the
country, but are selling the goods as
we'll. McMains & Johnston have been
building up their reputation for years,
and they are now reaping the fruits of
their hard and conscientious labor.
Bouh of the gentlemen are practical
stock men. d. A. McMains was raised
on a stock farm, and his father was an
extensive stock raiser before him. He
is one of the most iovial and we'll known
men in this part of the west, having
been a successful auctioneer here for
many years. d. c. Johnson is a young
man of much PROMISE is good Judge of
stock, and is a dealer in all classes of
stock. He has taken short course in
stock Judging at the Iowa Agricultural
College. The firm has several sales al
ready slated for November, one Of the
most important of which is selling out
a large stock ranch at Hemingsford,
Neb., on the 23rd. They give the same
particular care to a small sale as to a
large one. and can always be depended
upon to get the best possible prices out
OF any class OF live stock or goods OF
any description. Charlton Herald
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
Tuskeego.

Mr. Hugh Wiley went to Leon We'd
nesday OF last week to attend the Wiley
and Gorsuch trial and returned Friday
morning. Mr.. Wiley came out victor
Gus. Ed Scott and Robert Hall went
also as witnesses.
w. W. Wiley had business in Davis
City Monday.
Miss Fora Cash returned Monday of
last week after visit of two weeks in
Savannah, Mo.
Mr.. Coons. of Lamont, is helping Isaac
Payton on his new barn this week.
Alr. and Mrs. Runke Turner and child
ren came Saturday from PIeasanton to
spend until Tuesday with w. G. Rhodes
and family.
Lon Smith returned to his home in
Leon Friday evening for vacation of
two weeks at the Center school house.
Isaac Payton had business in Decatur
Wednesday.
Mrs. Strait and daughter, Mabel, were
shopping at Lamont Saturday.
Miss Gerata Bedell spent Wednesday
night with her friend Pearl Barnes and
also visited the Center school Thursday.
Protracted meeting commenced at the
chapel Thursday night with a MIR.
Roberts conducting services.
Walter venn and family visited Mill
ard Spitznogle and family Sunday.
Lew Rhodes visited at c. f. Rhodes
Saturday night and Sunday. We are
glad to hear of Mr.. Rhodes recovery.
w. G. Rhodes and family and Runke
Turner and family were the guests of
Mr.. and Mrs. Cliff Brown Sunday.
Rev. Harvey and family left Thursday
for his new home in western Nebraska.
Frank Ryan visited Saturday night
and Sunday at Tom Akers' at Decatur
City.
Charley Campbell made his usual call
Sunday evening.
Joe Ryan had business in Lamont Sat-
urday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
NO NEW COURT HOUSE
Proposition to Build New Court
House is Voted Down by a
Majority of PSI.

Decatur county will not erect a new
court house, at least not the coming
year, as majority of the voters who
went to the polls on Tuesday decided
that it should not be done, and their
votes settle the matter. While the
proposition failed to carry at Tuesday S
election the supporters Of the new
court house are not discouraged, for the
returns show a majority of only half
what it was three years ago when the
majority against it was 400. When
it was first submitted in 1899 the major
ity against it was S47, so with the same
ratio of gain the proposition will carry
when it is submitted again, as it will
be, probably at the general election
next year.
While The REPORTER regrets exceed
ingly that the proposition failed to
carry, as we believe it was for the best
interests of all the people of the county
that a new court house should be built,
we have no fault to find with the voters
who voted against the proposition.
That was their right and privilege, and
until a ma jority of the voters say they
want new court house we can get
along with the old shack which is dis
grace to the county, and entirely in
adequate to the needs of as good a
county as Decatur is.
There is some satisfaction however in
studying the returns, as they show that
in number Of townships the voters
have laid aside petty iealousies and
prejmlice and have con nenchl to
realize that a new court house is not
for the town of Leon alone, but for the
entirasGo The nr0pDSition made u
decided gain in Richland, Long Greek,
Franklin, SGarden Grove, High Point,
Woodland land Grand River townships,
as will be seen by studying the vote OF
these townships as compared with the
vote at the last court house election.
There was a bitter fight made against
the court house at Decat ur City Lamont,
Pleasanton and Davis City.
The following are the unofficial re-
turns of the election as the official
figures can not be obtained until the
board of supervisors meet next Monday
and canvass the returns: 4,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
ADDITIONAL CORRESPONDENCE.
Tuskeego.

Fora Cash returned from visiting her
sister, Mrs. Ida Hardin at Savannah, Mo.
Mrs. II. +. Bevans visited relatives
at Grant City and Redding few days
the past week.
James Piercy visited Sunday at his
grandma Piercy's.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morford were Leon
callers Tuesday.
MI. Pettis' little boy is on the sick
list.
G. R. Piercy is building new barn
and is hauling the lumber from Rev.
Edwards saw mill.
George Fesler went to Mt. Ayr We'd
nesday.
On account of rain Sunday morning
their was no Sunday school.
Mrs. Grace Stanley and children md
Mrs. katy Ashburn and baby called on
Mrs. Warren Moore Thursday.
called on Mrs. Hugh Wiley Tuesday
evening.
Ed. S oft was Lamont caller Satur
day evening.
Mrs. J. NJ. Ashburn is visiting rcla-
tives at Derby.
On account of the bad weather the
Bible exercises was postp med until
next Sunday evening Nov. 18th, at 7:3O.
Mary Piercy visited Friday with Mrs.
A. A. Piercy.
The Baptist people cleaned the
church last week.
The Mission Circle will meet Friday
with Mary Piercy.
Mrs. Ballinger and daughter Gail
called on Tyra Baker Monday evening
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
Lamont.

Mrs. Angeline Cassidy returned Sat
urday from Clarke county, Mo-, where
she had been visiting with relatives the
past three weeks. She was accompanied
by her sister Mrs. Mariette Harmon, of
Wycando, Mo-, who will make her
future home with her.
MIR. and Mrs. Charlie Grenawalt are
enjoying visit from their neice Miss
Lena Allen, of New Ore ans.
Blanche Hurst went to Redding last
week to spend a few days with her
mother.
W. II. Tedrow, of Corylop, was look
ing after his business interests at this
place Tuesday.
Mrs. Musser, of Davis City, was the
guest of Grandma Winner last week.
B. f. Peterson and Lorenzo Hayer
were Tuesday evening passengers for
Leon as witnesses.
F. c. Gorsuch of Kellerton. was
transacting business at this place Tues
day.
Willard Lowell and wife spent Satur-
day in our city.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mathis, of near Lee, were
transacting business in our city Friday.
Lewis Cassidy and wife were transact-
ing business at this place Saturday.
Mrs. frankie Brand spent Friday
with her friend Mrs. McElroy in the
country.
Fred Rauch was Friday morning
passenger from Des Moines.
Thomas Haroff is enjoying visit with
his parents south OF town.
Mr.. Hitchcock was in Lamont Satur-
day.
Some of our Lamont people attended
the NJ: b. quarterly meeting at Davis
City Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-09
Eden Center.

Annie McDaniels spent Sunday at the
Marvin home.
jas. Anderson is plastering his house.
Miss Essie Boyer, Of Van Vert, is
visiting with grandma Boyer.
Ray Marvin, Geo. Minor, Zoah Jones
and Exiland Goldie Smith visited school
Friday. it being the last day.
School closed Friday for two weeks
vacation, four of the pupils receiving a
prize for not being absent nor tardy,
Wis: Kittie and Dean Still, Julia and
Lee Horney. Maude Stocker, teacher.
Mrs. Blackman was quite i'll last week
Mr.. English, of Omaha. is visiting
VIM. Gilbert.
VIM. Gilbert has a very sore hand
caused from tearing it on rusty nail
Mabe Tickle drove Mr.. Queens cattle
through to New Virginia last week.
George and Josie Minor made flying
trip to Leon Monday.
John Minor, Jr., spent Sunday with
Arthur Campbell.
Church next Sunday at New Salem.
Sunday school next Sabbath at 1875
| a. M. Preaching one week from mex
Sabbath at 7.30 p. m. Remember the
date and come.