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The Washington times., 1906-04-19
GREAT QUAKE MAY
VISIT US SOME DAY
District Is Sinking One Foot
Every Century.
SPEED WILL BE DISASTROUS
Biologists Say Neighboring Rivers Are
Making Region Lopsided and
Shake-Up Possible.

Washington may experience an earth
quake some day. according to n. II.
Darton. Of the Geological Survey. who
has made an extensive investiga ton OF
the geology Of the District of Columbia.
In the past and there is ample evidence
90 show that the land here IS sinking,
though at a very low rate. probably not
over one foot "a century. gradual
movement OF the land causes no dam
age. but an earthquake results when
sudden upward or downward movement
takes place. even Z the vertical dis
placement : very snail
\ few years ago there was visible, In
the railroad cut Just east Of Rock Creek
bridge on Cincinnati street, a fault or
break IN the strata. indicating a drop
Of about two fee. This happened since
the glacial epoch. and probably was at
tended by a great earthquake. but was
long before Washington was inhabited.
Movements OF this character may re
cur as in the case of the Charleston
earthquake a few years ago.
vast amount Of detritus is washed
from the mountains and slopes 10 the
west and carried by such rivers as the
Potomac James, and Susquehanna to
the ocean There is a gradual diminu-
ton OF matter on the west and aCcumu-
lation OF weight to the east. This dis
turbs the equilibrium and causes sub
Sidence OF the land Il Is To be eN-
pected that the resdjustment VIII be so
gradual that no serious disturbances
Will follow. but there are some pOssibili-
es that at "A remote time the results
riay be catastrophe
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
CAPITAL IS CALLED
TO MASS MEETING
Commissioners Planning to
Relieve Frisco.
AT NEW WILLARD TOMORROW
Formal Statement Issued to Citizens of
Washington Upon Giving Sym
pathy Material Form.
AT NEW WILLARD TOMORROW

Commissioner Macfarland proposed to
the Commissioners this morning that
public meeting of the citizens of the
District be called for II o'clock tomor-
row morning at the New Willard, to
take measures fer putting the general
sympathy with the sufferers in the Cal
isornia disaster into practical form and
sending ala to their relief. The PROPOSE
tiOn was approved by the other Com
missIoners and they issued the follow
ing statement to the public:
The Commissioners of the District OF
Columbia request the attendance OF the
citizens at a public meeting 10 be held
at the New Willard tomorrow morning
April %. at II o'clock, 10 take appro-
prlate measures with respect to the ter
rible disaster caused by the earthquake
in California
Commissioner Macferland conferred
this morning with Gen. John NJ. VII
son. president OF the Washington Board
Of Trade. and James F. Oyster, presi-
dent Of the Business Mems Association,
IN regard to the meeting.
Commissioner Macfarland believes that
in so FAR as possible the American Red
Cross should be utilized
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
Big Zebra at Zoo
Takes His OWn Lnt
Dashes Head Against Wire Fence and Spoils
Hopes of Agricultural Department in
Breeding New Species of Zebroid.

ative To the zebra 5 death could be OBJ
tanned from Geological Park this morn
ing. the Ofh.ialS saying that they would
not be able 10 make a statement until
after the Tcst moruem examination had
been held
An order was issued yesterday pro
hibitinS am e the keepers talking with
visitors. 50 the details Of the animal 5
death in a measure. are shrOuded in
mystery.
II was the intention OF the Bureau Of
Animal Industry 10 use The zebra IN
breeding him with a mare. and the de-
fartrnent believed that a new era in
animal culture would follow. The name
or the expected product was TO have
been 'zcbroid "
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
LOVE OF SON CAUSES
PARENTS TO REMARRl

DENVER. Col. April 19.-Love for her
son. now fourteen years old, and whom
she had not seen in eleven years. was
the influence which brought about the
wedding Of Mrs. Nellie Roach with her
divorced husband
Ten years ago Turenne y. Roach and
his wife separated, the father taking
with him to Pueblo their only child, Les
lie Later the lad was sent to an East
ern school Roach accumulated a fairly
large fortune. and business compelled
him 70 make frequent trips TO this city.
where his wife resided
IL was on one Of these trips. accom-
Danied by Leslie. who was on a vaca-
ton. that he met his former wife. The
lad talked with his mother for long
time. and when he went back TO Pueblo
he made his father promise that he
should be permitted TO make frequent
visits to Denver.
Thrown into each others company.
and urged by the boy. 20 whom they
were deeply attached. it was only natu-
raj that Roach and his wife should for
get Old troubles.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
YOUNG ARMY BENEDICT
LOSES HIS FURNITURE
Lieutenant Gapen, Of This City, Wires
Wife From Angel Island of
Furniture.

Lieut.. Nelson Gapen. now serving
with the cavalry at Angel Island, in
formed his wife. who is stopping with
her mother at 622 North Carolina ave
nue.. by telegram last night that he was
safe, bUt that nearly $1,000 worth Of
furniture recently shipped from this
city to San Francisco had been con-
sumed by the flames.
The furniture was moved from the
barracks or Angel Island on Tuesday
into a warehouse In San Francisco
me building was one OF the first 10 be
destroyed by the flames. The young
couple have recently returned from the
Philippines Lieutenant Gapen is a
graduate Of the GeOr setOwn University.
His wife formerly Miss Myra Dun
nington. of this city. Will not leave to
Join her husband. as expected. ON May
/, bat viii remain in this city until
order is restored in the stricken city
The Washington times., 1906-04-19

When the big Abyssiaian zebra al the
Geological Park committed suicide last
night by dashing his head against a
wire fence and breaking his neck. the
hopes OF the officials Of the Bureau OF
Animal Industry or the Agricultural
Department in one Of their most cher
ished experiments died with him
The animal was presented by the gov
eTnOr OF -ibyssiuia. Ras MakOnnen. and
arrived al the Zoo January 81 last. He
was brought here AZ the special request
the idea of using him for breeding pur-
poses.
This afternoon an autopsy Is being
held over the animals body. under the
supervision OF ofi -ials Of the Bureau
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
OPERATION ON EYE OF
YOUNG 7. ROOSEVELT
President and Family Were Very Much
Concerned Owe the Lads
Condition.

Considerable anxiety is felt by the
President and his family and friends
over the operation performed upon one
of the eyes of Theodore Roosevelt. jr.
at the Episcopal Eye. Ear and Throat
Hospital Tuesday afternoon
The eyes of the Presidents son became
so troublesome that he came to Wash
ington Saturday evening. and Tuesday
afternoon was taken to the hospital by
Mrs Roosevelt and DR.. RiXey. where
the operat ton was performed. While il
is considered perfectly successful and
there is little danger Of the loss Of
sight in the affected organ. he suffered
greatly all night. causing the family
much concern. Yesterday afternoon his
condition was such that the President
and Mrs. Roosevelt We're warranted in
leaving for a long horseback ride in the
country.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
VICE PRESIDENTS ARE
PLACED IN NOMINATION

The election of the vice presidents gen
eraI and other officers Of the society
is In progress today in the congress Of
the Daughters OF American Revolution.
at Continental Hall. Eloquent nominal
Ing speeches were made.
The nominations for vice president
general. from which the constitution
permitted the election of ten, were as
follows:
Mrs. F. W. Monden. of Wyoming; Mrs
John Leary, Of Washington Mrs. Lucy
Bailey HennebcrGer. of Virginia; Mrs
Ira II. Evans, Of Texas: Mrs. Richard
Jackson Barker, Of Rhode Island: Mrs
William Durham hearfOt Of New Jer-
sey: Mrs. Truman II. Newberry. OF
Michigan; Mrs. Theodore c. Bates, OF
Massachusetts; Mrs. Sallie Marshall
Hardy, of Kentucky; Mrs. DraytOn w
Bushnell. OF Iowa, Mrs. John n. Carey.
of Indiana. Mrs. Robert Z. Park. Of
Georgia: Miss Clara Lee Bowman, OF
Connecticut.
OF these nominees Miss Bowman. Mrs.
Carey. Mrs HenneberSer and Mrs Park
arc present incumbents Of the office.
The nominations Of Mrs Barker and
Mrs. Park were most general and en-
thusiaStic, In tho case of the latter every
delegate. seemingly. being on her feet
and wildly seconding-
The opening prayer OF the session
was delivered by the Rev Edward
Everett Hale chaplain of the United
States Senate.
In his PRAYER. DR. Hale referred to the
terrible catastrophe in san Francisco.
The congress was received at 80
O'Clock this afternoon by President
Roosevelt. The early part of the after
noon had been specially reserved for
the White House reception.
The nominee for honorary vice presi-
dent general is Mrs Helen NJ. Boynton
or Washington. The nomination was
lrade ny Mrs. Amos g. Draper. of this
l.. IaHv.
PENNSYLVANIA was nominated by Mrs.
Mary Lockwood. of Washington Mrs.
Eleanor Holmes Lindsay, Of New York
and kentucky. WAS presented by Miss
Desha
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
MILLION FOR SUFFERERS
IS FAVORED BY HOUSE
Body Will Double Senate's AppIopria-
tion for Relief of Victims of
San Francisco Earthquake.

The joint resolution passed by the Sen
ate for the relief OF the San Francisco
sufferers will be amended in the House
by making the amount available 81, 600 900
instead of 100000 Chairman TaWIicy. OF
the Appropriation Committee, viii pre-
sent il later in the afternoon.
As amended. IL will also authorize the
Secretary of War to waive the legal re
qUirement of advertising for bids on the
supplies TO be purchased, and viii in
clude the resoI~ sion passed by the House
yesterday, authorizing the Secretary of
War 20 lend tents 10 the people as well
as instructing the Secretary OF the
Treasury and the Secretary OF the Navy
TO participate in the relief work
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
Nc WORD FROM WIFE,
KAHN HURRIES HOME
Progress of Flames Into San Francisco
Residences Is Worrying Califor-
mans at Capital.

Congressman Julius Kahn announced
iris morning that he would leave this
evening for his home in San Francisco.
lie has not heard word about the
fate of his wife and her babe born four
days ago. Yesterdays report indicat-
ing that the earthquake had done com
lara lively little damage in the resi-
deuCc section was reassuring to Mr..
Kahn, but the dispatches Of today tell
Of the progress Of flames into the resi-
dence section. Mr.. Kahn expects to get
home Monday.
other CalifornianS in Washington
have been equally unsuccessful ia their
efforts to get news Of relatives Con-
frCssman Lacey of Iowa has no word
from his daughter, her husband, and
child.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
100000 h4TIONS
GOING TO COAST

BY direction of the Secretary OF War,
the COmmissary General OF the Army
has been ordered to send 10000 moro
rations from Denver, and other Western
supply depots 10 San Francisco. This
makes a total OF 4Oo.o00 rations ordered
to San Francisco.
The subsistence department of the
army expects 10 have 100000 TatiOus in
San Francisco within ten days These
will cost in the neighbOrhood Of $500
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
MORE CHURCHES NEEDED
IN WASHINGTON SUBURBS

Elders from nearly every Presbyterian
church in the city attended the regular
monthly meeting of the Elders Union
OF Washington presbytery, held last
night at the Assembly's Presbyterian
Church.
The need Of churches anC Sunday
schools in the suburbs was dis, ussed by
B. +. Bittinger, clerk OF the Washing
ton presbytery, and Il was suggested
churches could he established at Kenil-
worth and at Friendship Heights
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
PRESIDENTS SORROW
OVER COLLEGE LOSSES
Wires Sympathy to Leland Stanford
and California State University
Presidents.

President Roosevelt today sent tele-
grams TO Presidents Wheeler and David
starr Jordan, Of the University Of Cali
fornia and Stanford University. respec-
lively. expressing his sympathy for
them IN their sorrow and trouble Incl
dental 10 the earthquake and fire in
San Francisco. The text OF the teIe-
grams are as follows.
The White House.
Washington April - 1860
President =. L. Wheeler. University Of
California. Berkeley. California.
i earnestly hope the University OF
California has not suffered as much as
is reported. ! share the horror and grief
Of the country at the disaster that has
befallen California.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The White House,
Washington April 19. 1906
President David Starr Jordan. Stanford
University. California.
Am ineXpreSSibly shocked by (the
dreadful calamity that has befallen Cali
fOrnie and have deep personal concern
and sympathy over the destruction OF
the buildings of Leland Stanford.
most earnestly hope that things are not
as bad as they are reported
THEODORE ROOSEVELT"
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
POSTAL WILL SEND FREE
TELEGRAMS ABOUT AID

The Postal TeleSraph-Cable company
announced today that IL will handle free
any messages offered by mayors of cities
or regular organizations pertaining TO
aid of relief for San Francisco.
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
DORE ROOSEVELT. %
FIRE DAMAGES FURNITURE.
The White Hous

Twenty dollars damage was caused
by fire 70 the furniture in William w.
Browns home. 345 F street northwest.
last night
The Washington times., 1906-04-19
ANOTHER GASOLINE BLAZE.

4 bottle Of gasOlene left near a fire in
The home of Miss Kate King SO r street
nOrtheaSt. exploded last night. starting
a blaze which caused few dollors' dam
age.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-26

advent here have in vast degree,
revolutionized the grocery business of
Leon by introducing specialties and
desirable features unheard of prev
ious to their time. The building &C.
cupied by this firm is 22x10O feet in
dimension, and it is filled with a
choice selection of staple and fancy
groceries, queensware, glassware
and the finest fruits in the market
during the season. Harry j. Vogt &
Co. established this business seven
teen years ago and the trade enjoyed
is second to no similar house in the
city. Since this business was estab-
lished it has increased rapidly which
is no doLbt attributable to the fact
that they have conscientiously cater
ed, aided by an extensive knowledge
of their business, to the desires Of
their patrons, asd aimed at excellence
in every line. In setting forth the
advantages possessed by Leon as an
up-to-date county seat town the Re-
porter is pleased to call attention to
the extensive grocery establishment
of Harry ]. Vogt & Co., as showing
the extent and character of our bust
ness houses.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-26
w. A. A ALEXANDER
Furniture and Druus

Most refined people are more or
less musical, consequently the more
refined and intelligent the people, the
greater is the demand for musical in
struments in that community. Leon
has always been recognized as mus
er is strong factor in our CONNER
cial life. The subject of this sketch
Mr.. w. A. Alexander, is doing his full
share toward making our homes at
tractive and he is generously sup
ported by those whose social and pee
uniary standing is such as to require
and justify the outlay necessary for
pianos, organs and other musical in
struments. At this season, especial
ly, his trade is very large, as there is
nothing in the way of gift likely to
prove more welcome than a piano, or
gan or other musical instrument. Mr..
Alexander established this business
about twenty-five years ago, and his
success is due alike to his honorable
methods and to the magnificent line
of instruments which he carries. In
many of our attractive homes and
public places will be found the most
celebrated makes of pianos and high
grade organs, wind and string instru-
ments from his large and extensive
stock. Mr.. Alexander is also a regis
tered pharmacist and carries a full
line of drugs as we'll as all side lines
usually to be found in a well regulat-
ed drug store. Here also can be
found full and complete line of fur
niture, pictures, easles, book cases,
desks, bicycles, sewing machines, etc.
In fact, Mr. Alexander carries as
complete and varied a stock of useful
merchandise as any one dealer in the
county. He is always to be found
active and prominent in our CONNER
cial circles and he is also highly es-
teemed and frequently sought by the
social and political leaders of our
community. A profitable hour can be
spent in the inspection of the stock
carried in this representative and
successful store, all of which are sold
at prices which defy competition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-26


took part in all the engagements of
his regiment in southern Mississippi.
He was also in the seige of Vicksburg.
Mr.. Allen was captured September
10th, 1868 and placed in prison at
Tyler, Texas, where he remained I'M
til the following July.
Mr.. Wright, junior member of the
firm, came to Iowa from Nebraska six
years ago and is one of our substan-
tial citizens, popular and public spirit
ed. A. J. Allen & Co. are one of our
most popular and successful real
ed to note their success in it's Court
House Number
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-26
H. A. WRIGHT
Implements and Harness

In every city there are certain COM
mercial industries whose Importance,
success and high character consti-
tute an essential element in the
growth and advancement of the city
wherein they are located. They are
important factors in the business
community and when describing the
progress of a city it is eminently nee
ton. Such in it's special line is the
establishment of H. A Wright. Mr..
Wright is one of the largest farm i'm
plement dealers in Decatur county.
There is an Old saying, and thought
by some to be true, that 'There is
nothing new under the sum-" Yet, If
our readers will call at the extensive
ware house of Mr.. Wright they will
he convinced that the old saying is
not true, for mere will be found more
new things in farm machinery than
our space will allow special mention.
Suffice to say that the stock of agric-
ultural machinery, woven wire fence,
cream separators, mowers, binders,
hay leaders, stackers, manure spread
ers, cultivators, plows, harrows,
wind mills, pumps, wagons, buggies,
harness and horse furnishings is one
of the largest carried in this section
Of the state and everything is sold at
prices that defies the competition of
mail order houses. In the harness de-
partment speciality is made of hand
made harness and repair work. The
shop is in charge of Add Ausman one
Of the best harness men in Decatur
country. Every farmer and horse
man are familiar with Mr. Ausman's
ability as a harness maker and con-
seQuently they will buy only harness
made by him. Mr.. Wright invites the
farmers and general public to call and
inspect his immense stock and get his
prices before purchasing elsewhere,
knowing that when you have seen his
stock you will be satisfied that he
carries the best on the market in the
lines handled and that his prices are
reasonable and fair. The large ware
house and sales room occupied by
Mr.. Wright is 75x100 feet and is COM
pletely filed. He has built up his
large business by treating his custo-
mers in fair and square manner and
giving them full value for their
money. Mr.. Wright is not only sue
cessful business man but public
spirited citizen as well and is always
to the front in giving encouragement
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-26
THE CARRIER STUDIO
Fine Photographs a Speciality.

The leading Photographic studio in
Leon is owned and conducted by Mr..
S. E. CARRIER. He is photographer
of experience and an artist of excep-
tional ability. The work he does at
his gallery will compare favorably
with that turned out by any similar
establishment in Decatur county. All
kind of Photographic work is done
here in the most skillful manner at
reasonable prices. This studio is
furnished with modern appliances and
is as perfect an establishment of it's
kinds as will be found in cities of this
size. The work which eminates from
this gallery is noted for it's excellence
and fine finish, and it is not too much
to say that it has few superiors any
where. The reputation which Mr..
CARRIER has built up is by no means
confined to Leoon alone but extends
throughout Decatur county and to all
the neighboring towns. Mr.. CARRIER is
one of our we'll known and most popu-
lar residents, and the Reporter joins
his host of friends in wishing him a
prosperous future. A full line of
picture frames is carried by Mr..
CARRIER and sold at reasonable prices.
Pictures are enlarged and any and
all Photographic work is done in the
most artistic manner at a fair price.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-26
J. 2. CONaEY & SON
Groceries and Provisions

j. II. Conrey Il Son, though having
been established in business for on
ly about one year, have, by constant
business integrity, hustle and perse-
verance, placed themselves among the
leading and progressive business men
of Leon. The store occupied by this
firm is large and commodious, and is
filled with complete line of every
thing to be found in a first-class groc-
cry store, such as staple and fancy
groceries, canned goods, teas, spices,
ETC., including the celebrated White
Loaf Flour" Because of the high
character Of the stock always car
ried, the remarkably low prices de-
manded and the uniformly, courteous
treatment extended to patrons by the
proprietors, and their experienced
clerks, the grocery firm of J. R. Con-
rey & Son mas speedily risen to the
very top of Leon's commercial lad
der. Dealings with this entirely re-
lldUle, SldullCll anu uOuOIdDlG Gull
Germ cannot fail to get satisfaction.
While for variety. excellence and de-
STABILITY of stock, and correctness of
prices, no competitor, mail order or
catalogue house can hope to divert
any portion of their trade. Both ]. r.
Conrey and his son, F. l.. Conrey, are
old residents of Decatur county, and
the extensive business they have sue
ceeded in building up in so short
period of time in which to do it,
speaks volumes for their past years
of social and financial standing with
all who know them. Being firm be-
levers of home industry, both of
these gentlemen have been close OBJ
servers of Icons growing interests
and join with all enterprising citizens
in their efforts to see a fine new
court house in our city in the not far
distant future.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-07-26
LEON ELECTRIC LIGHT. HEAT
AND POWER COMPANY.

There is no royal fortune awaiting
those who undertake the supplying OF
light to small cities. An immense
amount of unproductive capital must
be expended before returns on the in
vestment are received, besides SO
rapid has been the improvement in
the appliances for manufacturing cleo
trio light, that in order to keep up to
date much costly machinery must be
discarded as obsolete before it is
used long. The public are apt to
ignore these facts and get a wrong
conception of company's profits.
Proper lighting facilities are an i'm
portant factor in the upbuilding of a
city, and the public should not be
slow to recognize the good work done
by the local electric light company
and show it ever consideration. Leon
has splendid electric lighting plant
equipped with all the latest and most
modern machinery. The Leon light
ing plant was constructed in 1888 by
the city of Leon, and was managed
by the city until Nov. 1904, when the
plant was sold to it's present owners,
Curtis & Chase, the consideration be-
ing $4,000. The plant was incorpor-
ated under the title of the Leon Elec-
trio Light, Heat and Power Company,
with Mr.. Geo. w. Sears as superin-
tendent and treasurer. The plant was
at once overnauled and improved and
powerful arc lamps placed on Main
street. The services rendered by the
Leon Electric Light, Heat and Pow
er company under Mr.. Sears manage
ment has been of a high order and
entirely satisfactory to the patrons
of the company and the business has
been constantly growing. This COM
pany is public spirited and enterpris-
ing and has done much to add to the
city's prosperity and popularity. Mr.
Sears is an experienced electric light
expert and he spares no pains or trou-
BILE to give the people of Leon the best
light for the least money and the Re-
porter is glad to record the success
and efficiency of the electric light
company in it's business review.