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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01
We Visited Iowa City.

the pleasure of attending the annual
meeting of the Upper Des Moines Edi-
torial Association at Iowa City, and also
to make our first visit to the State
University of Iowa which is located at
Iowa City. Iowa City is a pretty little
city of 10000 inhabitants, and while the
university has greatly assisted in build
ing up The town, they have a number of
manufacturing enterprises which give
employment to about 800 people. 1t is
a beautiful city, and the people are
most hospitable.
Few people who have never visited
the university have any idea what an
immense institution it is, with over
800 students, an increase of over 400
in the past two years, ranking it among
the leaders of the great places of learn
ing in the United States. 1t is true
that to establish a state university it
takes an immense amount of money, and
it looks as il the legislature had not
kept pace with the growth of the in
stitution in making the apportionments
for erecting buildings and maintaining
the institution.
The old state capitol building erected
in 1910 is still standing at Iowa City,
and is used as one of the buildings of
the state university. 1t is filled from
top to basement with hundreds of
thousands of rare volumes of books,and
the old building has boen carefully
preserved yet it is not fire proof, and
fire in it would be great disaster. The
present legislature will be asked to
provide funds to make the building fire
proof.
Just in the rear of the university
buildings is the Iowa river and new
concrete dam is just being finished
which will furnish 25O horse power for
the hydraulic and engineering depart-
ments, as well as the power for the
lighting and heating plants.
Being State University, hundreds Of
students are enabled to secure a college
education by working their way through
college, and boys and girls are found
doing all kinds OF work in the city, in
hotels, restaurants, factories and stores
and all honor to them. 1t is generally
the rule too that tho student who
has to work their way through college
is the one who makes a success in life
after finishing their education.
In past years many Decatur county
boys and girls have attended the State
University, and at this time there are
several studeats attending from this
county as follows:
Miss Mariaa Stookey, Leon, senior
Liberal Arts.
Hugh s. BeGuno, Leroy, Follow in
Education.
W. II. KalkofeR, Decatur, senior Lib
eral Arts.
j. E. Kelly. Lamont, junior Law.
Dwight Bowman, Leon, freshman Law
Albert Banta, Lamont, sopl,more En-
gineer-
Fred penniweal, Leon, freshman Dem
tai.
4. ". Critchiold, Weldon, freshman
i Dentai.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01
WHO PAYS THE TAXES
list of the Taxpayers who Contrib
ute Over $1,000 in Taxes this
Year--Reported by townships

Commencing with this issue THE RE-
PORTER will publish in weekly INSTALL
ments complete list of all taxpayers
who pay $1,000 or more in any township
this year. The taxes paid this year are
on the assessment for 1905. In some
instances the amount published is not
the total taxes paid in the county, but
only in each township, as each town
ship is assessed separately.
BLOOMINGTON TOWNSHIP
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01

GEORGE MORAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01
George Moran's Dates.

] want to buy a good lot Of horses for
the southern market, also good heavy
horses and mules. always pay every
dollar your stock is worth, so bring
them in if You want to sell them. /
will be at
HunestoD. Friday, Feb. s,
Cambria. Wednesday, Feb.7
Leroy, Thursday, Feb. s.
GEORGE MORAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01
License to Wed.

W. w. Warriek, Grand River ....... %
Edna Kimbaa, Grand River. r....................1 .16
J. H. Woods, Van Vert, ert,.................. 50
Mrs. Nora Barnes. Taskeego ..,..,.40 40
Arthur L Erwine, Lamont ni............ %
Elizabeth Garland, Lamont %
Myies Boeger, Davis City ...... %
Lora A. Harp, Van Vert. is
Ben Wooley, Garden Grove, ............ u
Ethel M. Cronin, Garden Grove Al
A. r. Warford, Econ ........................ so
Margaret A. Simpson, Leon .........,..... IS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01
Public Sale.

| will sell at my residence two blocks
east of the public square on Saturaa Y
Feb. 3, at : o'clock. Household goods
and furniture, buggy and harness.
Come and get a bargain as | do not
want to skip. p. +. BRADLEY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01

Did you reaa Bowsher & Rowsher's S
advertisement about the buggy they
are going to give away to their
eHstsHsrs?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-02-01

We still hold the old price open on
harness, so don't delay or you may be
toe late. BsewsnBR l. BswsavR.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

some prizes. Already twelve or fifteen
companies from Virginia and North Caro-
lima have entered for this prize drill.
and a brilliant exhibition is promised
by the management The rivalry between
the two States, while friendly Is always
keen. and viii be manifested in this drill
Wednesday is also children's day.
Thursday Is Richmond day. on which
efforts viii be made TO give as many
Richmond people as POSSIBLE opportunity
10 attend tbs fair. Employers viii be
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
So Toilet Sets, $500
$3.50 Toilet Sets, $5.25

The values, as you see by
the headlines, are all out of pro-
portion to the prices, but the
reasons can be briefly stated:
The goods are what the factory
people call seconds" but you'll
have hard work finding out why
from an examination. Rough
edges here and there that nobody
but experts would notice.
Beautifully decorated and gold
stipplod. Both sets having q par
ticuiarly large jar.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
Austrian Dinner Sets.
SIS.

Dainiest Sets in shapes and
decorations we ever saw at
the price.
Austrian Dinner SETS, of 1902
pieces SO prottly decorated that
the DESIGNS look as IL hand
painted. $35.
Austrian Dinner Sets. of 1902
pieces, in green decorations. with
coin gold mat handles. Quite
unique and dainty 20 degree.
We know Of stores that would ask
fifty dollars for these sets. our
price. S3S.5O.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

urged 70 give their employees n holiday
apd, II need be. TO close their places dur'
Ing the, hours of the exhibs.io.,
Friday will be Governors dav. tho eye.
cutVes OF Maryland. Virginia and fbe
Carolinas having been invited to be pres.
ent with their stats on that occasion.
Saturday. the closing dav VIII ~. r,,ri,
ed by a great auction sale Of u,btct
many OF the exhibits will be sold. Re.
sides this. there will be great tou-na.
ment on that day. participated in By
many virginia riders.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

able prizes are offered IN all Competitions.
lhe Far Association has ARRANGED t,.t-
ures FOR each day of the exhibition in
those named which viii be shown every
day. on Tuesday. October 9th. the open-
ing day. addresses will be made by Presi-
dent Stuart. OF the Fair Association:
Mayor Mccarthy and Governor Swanson.
on Wednesday the feature Of the fair
viii Dee the great military display.
D-rade and competitive drills for hand
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

plant on The fair grounds. Professor A.
NJ SoUle. Of thc experiment station. Is
already on the ground. and will have gem
e,ai charge OF the live stock department
az the fair
lfe display Of horticultural and small
agricultural products VIII Doe one of tie
best ever shown az "a southern fair The
display of fruits promises to Doe up tO
the h.Eh standard set py Virginia hort-
cuitnrists at Buffalo and ST Louis P.ize
VEGETABLES and farm products OF al kinds
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
Couch Covers.

Attractive looking Covers 3 yards long.
extra wide, heavy knOted fringe, all colors,
$1.39 each.
Bagdad Couch Covers. in all colors. $3.50
each.
Reversible Oriental Couch Covers : Yards
long. so inches wide. $3.50 each.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
Ages 2 to S Years

The S2.75 Coats are in navy
and rcd. good quality cloth, pref
lily trimmed.
Pretty Coats of gray Astrachan
at 1918; Ladies Cloth, lace
trimmed, at 50, and so on up
wards
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

We are members of the Retail Mer-
chants Association of Richmond. Get
Rebate Book from us next week, -rd
save your railroad fare.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

Warp Print Plaids, 81 and 20 yard.
Satin OverpIaids, SOC and 81 yard
LOuisine Plaids 50c yard
Tafcta Plaids, 50c yard.
Messaline Silks, zoe yard.
Crepe dc Chimes. SOC yard.
23 inches wide. all pure silk. in a wide range Of
fashionable shades.
Corean Silks soc yard.
80 inches wide, In evening shades.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
Children's Silk CAPS

The cutest little Caps. in en-
broidered China Silk. edged with
lace. 25C.
Extra Fine Quality China Silk
Caps, hemstitched. tucks and lace
ruching, 6Oc.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
The New Calcium Silks, $50 yd

AZ inches az enos sFionabe
a as
urniv
the but vhat
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

We are members of the Retail Mer-
chants Association of Richmond. Get
Rebate Book from us next week. and
save your railroad fare.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30
Handsome Carpets.
Csc, $1.15 and SIPS Per Yard.

OUR TAPESTRY BRUSSELS Carpets
have been more commented upon for their
extraordinarily good values at the prices
than perhaps any other Carpets we have
The weaves at sec and Csc yard have
attracted especial notice and comment
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1906-09-30

GWe've never had as much business II
have at present, because Richmond has ne,
and handsome a stock Of interior decorate
found in our store.
GThousands Of our out-of town friends
next week visiting the Fair and Horse Sho
q his store will naturally be your headc
ping line
gMake yourself perfectly at home anyw
give invite your especial attention to
OF Floor Coverings and Draperies we have
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
PUBLIC ADVERTISING
Ordinance No. 12,7O2


An Ordinance amending section, 1 of
Ordinance No. 11,2OO (New Series), en-
titled IAN Ordinance providing for the
number of subordinate officers, firemen
the City of Los Angeles, and fixing their
salaries, and that of the Chief Engineer.
and repeating all ORDINANCES and parts of
Ordinances in conflict Herewith" ap-
proved June q, 1905.
The Mayor and Council of the City of
Los Angeles do ordain as follows:
No 1,20O (New Series). entitled, "An Or
dinance providing for the number of
subordinate officers, firemen and employees
Los Angeles, and fixing their salaries,
and that of the Chief Engineer, and re
Pealng all Ordinances and parts of Or;
June a.. 1905, be and. the same is hereby
amended to read as follows:
Section l. That the Fire Department of
the City of Los Angeles shall consist of
the Chief Engineer; also the following
subordinate officers, to wit: One Assistant
Chief Engineer: two Battalion Chiefs.
one Superintendent of Engines and Ma
partment, eight Captains (first class),
10 Captains Second class), and twenty
four Lieutenants; also the following Fire
twelve engineers Second class, two re-
lief Engineers eleven Drivers Qirst class.
thirty-four Drivers Second class, two
Laddermen, one Driver Of the Supply
Wagon, one Blacksmith in Machine shop.
one Carriage Blacksmith, who shall be a
spring maker and wheelwright, and three
Machinists
Sec 2. This Ordinance is urgently re-
quired for the immediate preservation of
the public peace, health and safety; and
the City Clerk shall certify to its passage
by a tWo-thirds vote of the Council and
cause it to be published once in the Los
Angeles Herald and thereupon and there
after it shall take effect. and be in force.
| hereby certify that the whole number
City of Los Angeles Is nine, and that the
foregoing Ordinance was passed by a
two-thirds vote of said Council, at ITS
meeting of March 10, 1906, by the following
vote, to wit:
Ayes-Messrs. Blanchard, Ford Ham
mon Healy, Hitler, Houghton Kern.
Smith and Summerland t9).
II. ]. LELANDE,
City Clerk
Approved this 23d day of March. 1906.
THEO. SUNDERLAND
S-26 1t Acting Mayor.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
PREDICTS GREAT FUTURE
FOR UTAH AND NEVADA
MINING MAN ENTHUSIASTIC OVER
CAMPS
George w. Silks Declares Mining
Prospects for Two States Are
olittering-Backs Up Statement
by Facts of Purchase

George w. Silks, one of the most
prominent mining men in Utah and at
present a guest at the Hotel Alex
andria, says that there is a great future
in the mining business in both Utah
and Nevada.
Mr.. Silks declares that the mining
camps now scattered throughout Me-
vada and Utah are but a small per-
centage of what there will be in the
course of another decade.
The ore that is being found is of
the highest grade and the fact that
many of the mines are being bought
outright by kings of finance of the
United States is regarded by Mr.. Silks
as the best advertisement that could be
given those mining districts. In the
latter statement Mr.. Silks refers par
icularly to the purchase of the Sho-
shone mine by Charles M. Scwab.
Mr.. Silks is prominently connected
with the large mining interests in the
cities of Mammoth and Eureka, sixty
miles distant from Salt Lake City. The
towns are about three miles apart
and within the past three years have
proved ore producing centers of the
highest class.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26

with the southerly line of Sunset boule-
ward, be closed up, vacated ana apah-
| doned. no
street from the south curb line of First
| street to the north curb line OF Second
| street. -,.4
Ordering the Improvement of Fickett
street from the south curb line Of FIRST
street to the north curb line of Gleason
| avenue, and from the south curb line
of Gleason avenue to the north line OF
Fourth street.
from Echo Park road to Lake Shore
Establishing the grade of Edgar
street from Effie street to Grafton
Establishing the grade of Hub street,
from Aldama street to Ash street
Establishing the grade OF Rice ave-
nue., from Figueroa street to the west
city boundary.
Establishing the grade of Fifty-sec-
end street, from Figueroa street TO the
west city boundary.
Establishing the grade OF Mountain
View avenue, from Temple street to the
south line of Court street.
Establishing the grade of Baltimore
street, from Milwaukee avenue to ASH
street. ,,,,os
Fixing and establishing the curb lines
on Seaton street, between Vincent street
and Palmetto street
Establishing the grade of Buchanan
street. ,.
Declaring intention to establish the
grade of Jesse street, from Mateo street.
to Mesquit street.
Declaring intention to establish the
Grade of Ascot avenue, from Fifty
Seventh street to a point 215.55 feet
south of the south line OF Fifty-elghth
street. , .Lo
Declaring intention to establish c the
grade of Fifty eighth street, from Cen
trail avenue to Compton avenue.
Declaring intention to establish c,an ane
grade of Fifty-seventh street. from Cen
trail avenue to Compton avenue.
Providing for the opening ana ex
tending of Ord street, from Yale street
to North Hill street. and dedicating GER
tain lands therefor.
Adopting specifications for public
work as prepared by the City Engineer.
Notice of sale of property for delln-
ouent assessments levied to pay the
expense of lighting with electricity
Main street, between Marchessault
street and Pico street
Authorizing and directing the con. n,
for the construction of an intercepting
sewer into the outfall sewer.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
LINING UP FREMONT VOTERS
State Republican League Will ln-
vite Them to Santa
Cruz

At the coming biennial convention
of the League of Republican clubs at
Santa Cruz, May Ia and Is, the organ
ization will celebrate the semi-centen-
NAL anniversary of the first national
Republican convention, which nomi-
mated Gen. John c. Fremont for presi-
dent.
It is proposed that one of the features
on that occasion shall be special greet
ings to the pioneer Republicans who
participated in the campaign and
voted for Gen. John c. Fremont of
California for president in 1856.
The officers are ascertaining all Re-
publicans who voted for Fremont with
a view to extending special invitations
to them
Ferd K. Rule is president of the state
league and Clifford Coggins of Igerna
is secretary.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26

Agent II Illinois Central r. r. r.. sss s sDrinS.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
PUSHING THE SCHOOL WORK
Action viii Be Taken by the Board
of Education To-
night

At the meeting of the board of edu-
cation this evening action will be taken
regarding the purchase of school build
ing lots in different parts of the city,
as the result of investigation by mem
bers of the board last week.
The board admits that 1t is an i'm
perative necessity to push the points of
the early selection and purchase of the
lots in order that the buildings NAV he
erected In time for occupancy at the
beginning of the fall term of schools in
September
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
ITHE MARCONI w1pr1,Uss u,
INDEX TO PUBLIC ADVERTISING
NEW TODAY

Ordering the improvement of First
street, from the west line of Evergreen
avenue to the produced west line of
Velasco street.
Ordinance amending section 1 of Or
dinance No. 11,200 (New Series), provid-
ing for the number OF subordinate Off
GERS, flremen and employees in the Fire
and that of the Chief Engineer
Ordering that a certain portion of
Hill street, beginning at its intersection
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
probably escape with light punisl

probably escape with light punish
ment.
According to the story told by the
witnesses, Doteras was visiting Man
nahan in the latter's tent at Montebello.
Both were drinking heavily and Mamma
han attempted to shoot a dog. Missing
his aim. he threw away his gun It
exploded and the bullet struck Doteras
in the head, causing almost instant
death.
Mammalian was locked UP in the Jail
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26

CERTIFICATES DELIVERED
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26

500 invested in MarcOni Sc
curities now means n cOmfOrt-
able competence, If not absO-
lutte Independence in n very
few years-perhnps months.
English Marconi recently sold
mt over 800 per cent in ad-
vance of the original price.
Canadian and American Mar
conf will do better than this
because their respective fields
of operation are much larger.
Call Mt our office today and
get prices and fullest possible
information.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
DoTERAS' DEATH ACCIDENTAL
coroner's Jury at Whittier Practically
Exonerates J. Mannahan-ReVoI-
yer UnexpectedIy ExpIodes

A coroner's jury at Whittier yester-
day practically exonerated ]. Mamma
han, who killed James Doteras in a
drunken revelry Saturday at Monte
bello. The jury brought in verdict Of
accidental death and Mammalian will
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26
% Read
This

Mnrconi has, by this decision,
been given absolute monopoly of
Wireless. 1t is entitled to it's
monopoly because all other Wire
less TeIegraphy systems are, in
one way or another, infringing
upon the patent rights of the
MarcOni company. Buy your
shares at once. Don't delay. This
decision is bound to send Mar
conf securities skyward.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26

at Whittier He told Marshal Way that
he was too drunk to remember what
happened, but knew that he had not
tried to kill anyone.
The prisoner is an old soldier, and
aside from his drinking habits has a
good reputation.
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26

Homeless children received and placed
In homes for adoption. Apply Rev. o.
". Rice. superintendent Children's
Home society, S34 Bradbury building,
Los AngeleA
Los Angeles herald., 1906-03-26

Owing to the rush of business the
ern California Music company will be
open Wednesday and Saturday evenings
FOR the accommodation of Herald sub
scriberS.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-27
SECRETARY SAW IS
 MAD IN, 't9SBURG
SNAPS HIS FINGERS | FACE OF PRESIDENT OF clMBER OF COMMERCE REcAUg CHARGES OF CRAFT HAD BET MADE.

Pittsburg, Pa, Novembe.6 Secretary of the Treasury Leslie M.haw came to Pittsburg today to inspe sites for postofflce building and haa most stren- uous day, in which he tYeled over great deal of the center ethe city and held meetings with the presentatives of the business mems orgaEations which were characterized by head arguments in which the President abinet ofncer did not hesitate to expresaimseh.
 At one of the meetingthe secretary snapped his fingers in thfaee of Il. D' English, president of theocal chamber of commerce, who left t meeting, oe- claring the hearing was farce. Alter viewing the various sites oered Secretary Shaw announced that heyould make statement on the matteiafter he had reached Washington. Ie secretary visit today was the result vigorous pro tests made against his section of a site for the new postoffce builog and against which the government ha6egun condem- nation proceedings. The atter proceed ings were stopped whe5 the protests reached the secretary endsed by a local committee.
 The meeting of various tganizatlons oi business men was called shortly after the secretary arrived at thfederal build ing and it was here thataumerous dis' plays of anger were made. Since the sec retary had made a seledon Of sl'' there had been declaratios of graft and before the business at hnd was taKei up MT. Shaw turned to he newspapel men present and said: q yould give $loo to know the name of the nan who giv' information that there wa graft in tn' hearings at Washington 'hen the req estate men were there"
 Secretary Shaw turned | the real es tate men assembled and sad; 'Those you who did not get a squFe deal petor me at Washington in the revious near ings will please. rise" Butthere was n intimation of dissatisfaction with tn hearing at Washington.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1906-11-27
MAN SWEPT OVER
 NIAGARA FALLS
DARING ATTEMPT TO RESCUE UNI KNOWN MAN STANDING UP IN A SMALL BOAT FRANTICALLY WAVING HIS HANDS.

Niagara Falls, November 26.-An un- known man was swept over the Horse Shoe falls in a small boat this afternoon after a daring attempt had been made 10 save him.
 An employe of the Ontario Power com pany first saw the little craft coming down the river in the grasp of the swift current. The occupant, man, was stand ing up frantically waving his hands. Two rowboats started down the Chippewa river toward the Niagara to attempt to rescue him at the mouth of the small stream.
 The rescurers went far beyond what is considered the danger line, but a cross current carried the unfortunate man away from them toward Goat island, and in 8 flew minutes he was carried over me Horse Shoe falls. The would-be rescur- ers were by this time in a perilous posi- tion, and it was with great difficulty that they succeeded in reaching shore.
 They were John Rapeljie. an employe of the Canadian Power company Detective Greenwood, Louis B. Dudd, editor of the Well and Tribune in one boat and George Gray and Thomas F'lommerfield Ill the second.