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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23


G. e. GARDNER, Assignee.
IMPROVED FARMS For SALE-In North
Central Missouri, 120, 80, 70. Price Of
each is 1922 per acre. Easy terms. Ad-
dress Box III, Lineville, Iowa. 26-tf
Get your horses ready for the next
big horse sale which will be held at
Leon by the Leon Horse Co. on Friday,
March oath. Horses sold out of sight
at the last sale and prices are still high.
Look out for the coming big horse
sale to be held by the Leon Horse CO.
on Friday, March Oath, and get your
horses entered in time as there are go
ing to be an unusually large number for
this sale.
Milo Moore left Monday with car Of
goods for Bonesteel, S. D., where he will
locate on the fine claim which he drew
in the government land drawing last
summer. Mrs. Moore and the children
followed Tuesday and they will make
their future homo on the claim. Milo
thinks he has one Of the finest quarter
sections in that part of the country, and
says it is reported that the new railroad
being built will have town site right
about on his claim. II this should prove
to be true it will be bonanza to him,
and we know Of no one we would rather
see get such boost, for Milo is one OF
the best young men ever raised in De-
catur county. Both Mr.. and Mrs
Moore were very popular in this city
and will be sorely missed by their many
friends.
j. A. Harris & Bros, the progressive
marble dealers on the north side, are
installing this week a lot of new ma.
chinery which will be used in thei,
marble works. The outfit consists of ar
eight horse power gasoline engine which
furnishes power to run an air compress
er which congresses the air in large
pressure tank from which it is utilized
to work air hammers in the cutting Of
the marble which replaces the ole
method Of cutting by hand using s
chisel and hammer, which is very hare
and tedious work. 1t is claimed thai
the new machinery will enable single
workman to do the work heretofore
done by from FIVE to seven men. There
are only three marble shops in the
state Of Iowa which are equipped will
this labor saving machinery but thel
there is nothing too good for the Harris
boys. An addition has been built to tn,
north side of their building to accom-
; modate the new machinery, and fin,
} cement floor is being placed in it. TIL
, new engine will also furnish power fo1
J machine polishing to take the place O
the old hand polishing, and when tn,
new machinery gets to working the Leol
| Marble Works will be busy place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Prof, ]. M. Howell, of Davis City, the
veteran school instructor, who has
been principal Of the Decatur City
schools the past year, evidently gave
the patrons of that town complete
satisfaction for at the annual meeting
of the school board Monday night he
was reelected and given an increase in
salary Of 800. Prof. Howell has long
enjoyed the reputation of being one Of
the best professors in southern Iowa
and the Decatur City board made ne
mistake in re-electing him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23
For sAIEvFonr pigs.
EDGAR KETCHAM.

For RENT-sO acre improved farm;
near Leon, So per acre. Inquire at THE
REPORTER Office. 31-2t.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

IMPROVED FARMS For SALE-In North
Central Missouri, 120, 80, 70. Price Of
each is s22 per acre. Easy terms. Ad-
dress Box III, Lineville, Iowa. 26-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

The office Of the county treasurer is
very busy this month, taking in taxes.
Parties who pay one half their taxes in
March, may be exempt from paying the
remainder until Oct. 1, if they prefer.
If one half the taxes are not paid before
April 1, a penalty Of one per cent each
month, is added. This makes it import
ant that at least one half the taxes be
paid before April 1.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23
NOTICE

The firm Of Owen e.
L,angdon have concluded to
retire from business in
Leon. All accounts due
must be settled on or before
April /, 1905.
OWEN Co LANCDON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

All kinds Of lumber for sale at the
mill one and one-half miles west Of
Woodland. Come to the mill or call S. T..
Massey or Ira Brown on the phone.
16tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

For SALE:--A good farm wagon and 9
good buggy.
29-tf E. G. MuLLNNIx.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Co. l, 55th Infantry Iowa National
Guards, Of Osceola, have arranged to
present the thrilling Spanish war
drama, Santiago at Van Werden's
opera house on Tuesday evening, April
4th. Watch for announcement next
week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

This is the time of year when if .
man goes away from home he is I'M
certain whether to take spring coat,
macintosh or fur coat, OF whether
to take all three. Aud if he takes
neither he most likely takes the grip.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Ladies, you all know that Thompson
& Warner are the acknowledged leaders
in the millinery line, so don't forget to
attend their big spring obening on Fri
day and Saturday, March "a and 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

G. E. Henderson has moved his barber
shop to the building formerly occupied
by the Dickey shop, two doors north Of
THB REPORTER Office, and has one Of the
neatest shops in southern Iowa, running
three chairs SO that the customers have
no long waits. He has secured the SER
vices Of Fred Aten, formerly Of the
Dickey shop, one of the best BARRIERS
whoever handled razor in Leon, and
extends cordial invitation to the
public to drop in and try a frst-class
barber shop.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Services at the Christian church next
Sunday as follows: Subject morning
sermon, "The, Test Of Faith. Evening
sermon, Missing the Mark"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Woodland has blacksmith. Bring in
your work. 30-tf VIM. QUINN.
Good bright baled hay, six bales for
$1.OO. Phone As. MORRIS GARDNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

II you want a good policy Of accident
insurance can fix you out.
E. j. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

The following people had goods ship
ped them by Bowsher 8 Bowsher the
past week: T. J. Guthrie, Beaconsfeld,
Iowa; G. @. Caylor, Leslie, Iowa; W. L.
Sylvester, Columbus, Mont; George
Chick, Grand River; Evans & Jamison,
Grand River; E. ]. Norton, Walton, Neb.,
John Gibler, Davis City; G. G. Beck, De-
catur; J. w. Jeffries, Lineville; ]. F.
Reitzel, Weldon; G. L. Crew, Weldon; L.
G. Thompson, Van Vert; G. B. Marshall,
Weldon; Everett 3. Walker, Weldon;
Mary G. Fierce, Decatur.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Get your horses ready for the next
big horse sale which will be held at
Leon by the Leon Horse Co. on Friday,
March oath. Horses sold out of sight
at the last sale and prices are still high.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

For SALE-Good big work horse, 8
years old, weighs 400. Will sell cheap.
29-tf D. G. CANNON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

All book accounts of DR.. W. G. Wheel
er are in my hands for collection. Please
see me about your account at once.
29-tf CHAs. M. WHEELER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23
For SALE Thorough bred Light
Bramah eggs at SOC per setting.
A. ]. HIATT.

A BARGAINING. 2 Empire Separator
and as new, for sale cheap.
G. r. GARNER. Assipnee
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
G. B. Jordan, Enid, O. T., formerly OF
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

For Oklahoma realty write or call on
G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. I, formerly OF
Leon, Iowa.
For SALE Good big work horse, 8
years old, weighs 400. Will sell cheap.
29-tf d. q. CANNON.
Investigate my prices on all millinery.
They will surprise you.
30-2t ELDoRA BoEGER.
Pure bred Black Langshan eggs for
setting at reasonable prices. Call on or
address, Mrs. W. ". Wood, Keller farm,
Leon, Iowa. 30tf.
For RENT-190 acres just south OF Leon,
known as the Slade land. See Jap
Cesler agent.
30-3t* NJ Nj. WHEELER, Owner.
Norris Benefiel has leased the Hon
mold billiard hall and is having it re-
fitted and fixed up in good shape. Mr..
Benefiel has been in the business before
and conducts first-class orderly place.
Grandma Harp, who lived southwest
OF town died Wednesday morning Of .
cancer. Funeral services were held at
the home Thursday and the remains
were then taken to Lamont for inter-
ment. The sympathy Of all is extended
the bereaved. Davis City Lariat.
l.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Look out for the coming big horse
sale to be held by the Leon Horse Co
on Friday, March Oath, and get your
horses entered in time as there are 20.
ing to be an unusually large number 70,
this sale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23
Pure German millet seed for sale.
BOZ Eugene Massey, Woodland, la.

For RENT = Ny farm of $50 acres,
miles northwest of Leon. Possession at
once. 29-tf JAMES IRONsIDEs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

Investigate my prices on ll'millinery
They will surprise you.
30-2t ELDoRA BoEGER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-03-23

OHCe. L5-UI JAMES ItONSIDES.
The Leon schools were given vaca-
ton last Friday to enable the teachers
to attend the bi-eounty teachers asso-
citation meeting.
A beautiful line of up-to-date ladies
hats in French style will be shown at
Eldora Boeger's millinery opening at
Davis City, Iowa. 3O-2t
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
Court Instructed Jury to Declare Boz
den Guilty.
ABLE LAWYERS IN THE CASE
Counsel for Mr.. Boricn Admitted Ills
Guilt-Solicitor oJnes, Appealed for
Verdict Declaring Eotl, Parties Gull
GuiIt--SoiicitGr Jones. Appealed for
Trial.
Especial to The Messenger.l

Goldsboro, n. G., August 2S.-The
Observation-Disclosures trial, One of the
most important cases heard at this
term of the Superior court was decid-
ed this afternoon when the jury re-
turned a verdict in favor of Edmund
son, and found Borden guilty.
Counsel for Mr.. Borden admitted his
guilt, and the jury had no other alter
native, the court instructing them to
find a verdict of guilty on the case of
Borden.
The trial began Saturday morning
and the entire day was consumed IN
the examination of witnesses.
Counsel began argument this morn
ing and concluded late this afternoon.
The jury was out only a short while.
The case was ably contested by the
best legal talent in the city on both
sides. Dortch and Barham, Hon. ".
S. OBJ. Robinson and w. c. Monroe
appeared for Mr.. Edmundson, anr
Colonel A c. Davis, and Governor e..
B.. Aycock, appeared for the prosecu,
| ton. Messrs Robinson, Dortch and
| Monroe were the speakers Oh n side.
| and Governor Aycock on the other.
| Solicitor Jones made only a brief talk,
in which he asked for a verdict OF
| guilty for both parties. Throughout
| the trial the court o was densely
| packed, and the interest was intense
at the outcome.
1t will be remembered that las
| May Mr.. Arnold Borden and Mr.. E. L.
Edmondson became involved in a fight
on the street in which Mr.. Borden
struck Mr.. Edmundson a blow in thi
left eye, whereupon Edmundson drew
his pistol and shot Borden twice, al
most resulting fatally. The case al
the time attracted widespread inter
est throughout the state, because OF
the prominence of both parties, ano
the press commented at length on the
different phases of the case. The In
dictment against Edmundson at this
term of the court was for an assaul
and the issue involved was whethe
or O Edmundsin used more tore
than was necessary in the protection
of his person from great bodily harm
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
1REMs NOT UNDERSTOOD.
President Roosevelt Submitted The Jap
Proposition to the Russiaris. .

Portsmouth, y. H., August 2S.-Ihe
Associated Press has definite knowl-
edge that several days ago President
Roosevelt was authorized on behalf OF
Japan to waive all claim for indemnity
or reimbursement for the cost OF the
war, and to cede back to Russia the
north half of Sakhalin Island, leaving
the redemption" price of the same to
the arbitration of a mixed commits
sion. This statement was transmitted
to the Russian Emperor through the
American ambassador at st. Peters
burg. An Associated Press telegram
annuonced that the Cars reply was
partially responsive" There is rea-
son to believe that this proposition
on behalf of Japan was not clearly
understood al Peterhof, but was sup
posed to be a revival of the effort OF
Japan to secure an indemnity under
the guise of purchase money Tor the
fraction of Sakhalin.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
TH1rTEEN NEW +. O. o. F. LODGES
Order Making Good ProgrcsS-Nil
Esum Taken to the P~cnitcntiary.
(Special to The Messenger.)

Raleigh, \. c., August 2S.-Grand
Secretary Woodell, Of Grand Ldge OF
odd Fellows, reports thirteen new
lodges this year. The last II a
tered was today at Walnut, Madison
county.
Haynes Holsey, of the New York
Stock Exchange, has presented to the
state library here a handsome copy Of
his new book containing a picture OF
the Edenton tea party, differing from
one in the library, and containing also
a list of the ladies who signed the
pledge October 25th, 1114. The book
is presented through DR.. Richard, OF
Edenton.
The sheriff Of Lenoir, this afternoon
brought to the penitentiary Will EXum
murderer, whose death sentence was
communted to life imprisonment
The state board of education at a
meeting discussed the question wheth-
err the law requires it to construct nigh
way through the Angola bay OF
swamp. which it is now having re-
surveyed, and will put on the market
The matter is left open.
A charter is granted the lmperiaI
| Yarn Mills, Belmont, TO make yarns
! and cloth, capital stock S2oO,OO.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
WANTS THE GUILTY PUNISHED
Letter From Governor Glenn Urging
Solicitor Moore TO Take Some Ac-
ti.n i'm tie Lynching Matter.
Especial to The Messenger.}

Especial to The Messenger.}
Raleigh, y. G.. August 2S-The
first informaticr Governor Glenn had
Of the lynching at New Bern was at
noon in a newspaper. He wrote the
following letter To Solicitor L. /. Moore:
My attention has just been called TO
the lynching Of John Moore, a negro
at New Bern. / know nothing about
the fact or circumstances. but do know
it is a most deplorable affair. n that
should be condemned by every citizen
of the state, as such conduct casts Il
blot, not only on the community. where
it happened, but on the whole state. |
have held myself ready at all times In
such emergencies to have special terms
of court, in order that speedy justice
might be melted out 10 criminals, n
there is no excuse for any mob taking
the law i'm its hands and committing
the detestible crime Of lynching. Some
times a mob. carried away by frenzy
on account of some unnamable crime,
while not excused. is not SO terribly
condemned, but what excuse al be
rendered for the taking of n mar who
had not committed a crime of this ma
ture and who could have been punish
ed BY the courts of this state.
Sheriff Biddle and Deputy Sheriff
; Williams, of Craven, ought To be able
, to furnish you the names Of this mob.
| therefore ask you TO &c TO h scene
! at once and make n thorough examina-
| ton. to the end that the perpetrators
, OF this crime can be brought TO JUS
tee. Law and order and good name
| of our state demands Il most searching
! investigation and the punishment. OF
/; the guilty persons, and | feel that In
you the state has an officer who VIII
see that no stone is left unturned to dc
what is right AID just. You will hav'
my cordial suppirt in all you under
take"
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
Young WOMAN ENDS HER LIFE
. Trsgefy at Dun,r-Miss Sellers From
Wi,i,eyiIlc Commits Suicide.
Especial to The Messenger

Especial to The Messenger
Dunn, N. c., August 2S.-Saturday
the town was right much excited over
a young woman taking %laudanum and
killing herself. The story goes this
way. A few days ago two woung men
and two young ONE came in town
and put up at Mr.. J. W. Langley's
boarding house. The men were Mr.. A.
Hinson and his associate Mr.. b. w.
FLOYD from South Carolina The girls
were Miss Rebecca Jackson. from Dll-
lon and Miss Emma Sellers, from
Whiteville, n. G. The two men were in
the picture business and went Off TO
work this section
Saturday morning before day Kiss
Sellers took laudanum and the doctor
revived her and she was considere1
out of danger, but about 5 O'Clock she
got the second dose of something and
died about s p m. Her brother vas
t~elegraphed for and came Saturday
night and took the body to " niteville.
Miss Jackson remained here n her
lover. Mr.. Hinson, came in Saturday
in the night and was arrested. This
morning a messenger was sent TO Lii
lington for the license and about
O'Clock Rev. 81. Snipes married them
Miss Jackon's father came today and
will take them back to Dillon.
Mr.. Floyd is at large. The whole
affair was a sad one and the life OF q
woman destroyed.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
CUMBERLAND SUPERIOR COURT
a n4av Criminal Docket May BE
Another Murder Casc-SurVcSinS
Party.
(Special to The Messenger

Especial to The Messenger
FAYETTEVILLE. Augugt 2S.-POmp Will
liams and Will Mcdaniel, negro sec
ton hands on the Atlantic Coast Line.
got into a fight in the southern out
skirts of the city on Saturday alter
noon. in the course of which the for
mer split the latter head open with a
shovel and made his escape. Mcneil
is so badly injured that he may lie.
The civil engineer party of the Ia
leigh and Southport railroad are now
within four or five miles OF the city
on their final locating survey, while
the road is graded more than hall way
between here and Ellington.
Rev. DR.. H. G. Hill, of Maxton, occu-
pied the pulpit yesterday Of the FIRST
Presbyterian church, of which he was
formerly pastor for many years. IN
the afternoon he delivered an able al
dress in the armOry in advocacy or
raising a fund for the colored Pres2y-
terrain church Cd West Hay street.
Miss Mary E. Moore, of Wilmington,
is visiting Miss Jessie CrossWen on
Rowan treet.
Sheriff Frank Stedman arrived here
from Wilmington Saturday.
Miss Mamie Draughon is the guest OF
Mr.. and Mrs. John Colvin on Maiden
Lane
Mr.. and Mrs. T. J.. Whitfield are max
ing a visit to Mr.. D. c.. Whitfield a
C~hadbourn. -,
Miss Lena Switzerland is on a vlsi
TO the family of DR.. Newton Robinson
at ElizabethtOwn.
At 10 o'clock this morning Judg'
Fred Moore had court opened, G. Z
LYON solicitor. The grand jury wa
| drawn and Mr.. H. j. McBrice was mao
foreman. The judges charge wa
plain, practical and comprehensive
making a first impression on both tn
bar and public
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01

and outlook in Russia, the state of the
negotiations, etc.
He evaded inquiries as to the sub
iect of n loan having been discussed,
but considering the Importance of a
financial group" Of which the City
National Bank is u member and Tic
fact that a bank took a portion of the
Russian loans it is fair to assume Inc
question of finance was not entirely
ignored.
Some of the japanese c~orrespon-
dents were greatly excited tonight oyer
the reports that the Toxic government
had surrendered on the subject of liz
demnity. They refused to believe il,
declaring that it would cause a ire
mendous outburst of popular feeling
In Japan.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
RAILROAD MEN TO MEET
Conductors and Engineers U F1rst
Division of Atlantic Coast Line 10
Meet in Rocky Mount EarIy II sep
tcNnbcr.

The conductors and engineers of the
First division of the Atlantic Coast
Line have arranged for a union meet
ing to be held in Rocky Mount on Sep
TENDER Sth, 9th and 10th. On the night
of the Sth there will be public exc
cises in the opera house. Grand OH
GERS of both orders and other prornl-
nent men are expected to be present
and will make addresses.
The order of exercises will be- as
follows:
Saturday a. m.-Secret session
Saturday 100 p. m.-Banquet Dlh-
ner.
Saturday 4 p. m.-Secret session.
Saturday 8 D. m.-Joint Meeting.
Sunday 1920 a. m.-Church ID a
Body.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
DIED AT THE SAME INSTANT
Peculiar Coincidence III the Death OF
Allen johnson at Little Rock. Ark.
and the Drowning Of His Wife at
COncy Island.

New York, August 2S.-Separated by
one thousand miles distance, Mrs. June
Johnson and her husband Allan John
son, a Little Rock, Ark, banker met
At the precise hour when Mrs. john
sons body was taken from h bathing
waters of Coney Island, a telegram
reached here to inform her of the death
of her husband The wife was a mag
azine contributor who wrote under the
nom de plume of Helen Dixie john
son, and the husband was president
of the National Exchange Bank OF
Little Rock.
The telegram bore the sending time
of one D m. At that hour a friend
of Mrs. Johnson was giving an alarm
because Of the woman's hardness at a
luncheon to which she had been invlt-
ed. Mrs. Johnson had gone bathing
during the forenoon in spite of the
cool weather, and as there were few
other persons in the water no one
noted her disappearance Her body
was found some distance out to sea
about 8 O'Clock this afternoon. Up to
that hour the telegram had not YET
| been delivered owing to the delays OIL
| transmission through the city. Inc
| body had just been placed in the
| morgue at Coney Island when a mes
| senger boy rushed in with the dispatch"
| He did not know that Mrs. June JONI
| son for whom he was searching was
| there, but was following her hostess
who had Just heard of the drowning.
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1905-09-01
RYAN WANTS FEDERAL CONTROL
SAYS the Government Should Exercise
the Same Supervision Over Life III
Companies That 1t Does
Over National Banks.

Seattle, Wash, August 2S.-Thomas
F. Ryan, the ~fnancier, of New York,
who recently acquired the controlling
interest of the Equitable Life Assur-
ance Society of New York, in an inter-
view here today with the Associated
Press said:
MY purchase of the control Of the
stock and inducing Mr.. Morton to take
the presidency was only a public duty
which any number of other men would
have readily performed had they been
aware of the consequences OF a contln-
uation of the discussions among the
old officers and directors. | happened
from my relations to some OF the par
ties engaged in the conflict, to have a
better view of the situation than some
of the others. That was all.
There is not the slightest doubt
about the strength of the Equitable
1t is as sound as the Bank OF England
1t will hereafter be run as an insur-
ance company pure and simple, witt
an eye single to the welfare OF Its
p~olicyholders. AS to the investigation
by the New York legislature, nothing
could be better for the policy holders
of the Equitable. Mr.. Morton, will az:
ford the committee every facility, anc
will aid every way to the end that Z
full and thorough Investigation shall
be made. If anybody connected WIZ
our comrany has been guilty of wronl
| doing he should suffer and IL anybod!
has anything in his possession belong
| ingto the company he must give /
back.
"The federal government shoul'
have practically the same supervisor
CT Efe insurance as it has over nationa
banks. The officers and managers q
these companies have in their keepin
a trust of the most sacred characte
and they should not object to the bes
Interests of their business. am quilt
sure that President R@ooseysit IA
given thi question much thought and
hone he will cypress his opinions I
congress in his vigorous and straight
forward way"