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Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

some of the candidates who have
filed for nominations as comptroller are
really ruled out by the requirements OF
the charter which says the comptroller
must be an experienced boOkkeeper and
accountant The position Of comptrOl.
Ter for a city like Omaha doing a bust.
ness OF more than million and half
every year calls for something more
than ability to add Up a column OF
hgurss. -.-----.....- ..s...
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

The inordinate publicity that has been
given to the plans for the invasion of China
is being charged up against the general
stan. 1t is a queer general stan that
cannot keep military secret. II one were
to believe that the stan is responsible It
would be necessary to advise its abolition
on the ground OF a juvenile incompetency
for war
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12
A Senator who Knows
rss.s 80

senator SCOTS views are entitled to
careful consideration. Not only has he had
intimate relations with railroads as a
shipper for thirty years. but also other
WISE When It comes to knowing what the
railroads want Senator Scott is recognized
as pretty well informed statesman.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12
An EncournRinR norcott.

The Chinese boycott upon the trade Of
this country is not so serious as it has been
represented. According to the Monthly
Summary Of Commerce and Finance the
exports of the United States to China in
the seven months ending with January, 1906,
amounted in value to S2s,S62,6SO, against
S2S, 4S2, 9iS in the corresponding period of the
preceding year There lie little cause to
complain of that kind of a boycott.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Secretary Taft is of the opinion that
members OF the Panama canal commits.
sion can do better work by staying in
Washington to advise congress than to
20 to Panama and decide what they will
do IL congress will let them.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

There is treachery inside the Indian
tepee. Several candidates on the Fon-
tanelle slate headed by Big Chief Ben
son are openly engaged i'm a war dance
under the leadership Of Medicine Man
Broatch. What are the Fontanelle
braves going TO do about il?
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Omaha continues TO expand as a
grain market by the erection OF new
elevators and storehouses. A few cereal
mills, starch works and glucose facto-
ries would, however, come in right
handy.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

II the present ,pembers OF the city
council want to have another credit
mark chalked up for them, they will
take steps at once 70 have proposition
to erect a workhouse submitted for the
approval OF the voters at the coming
spring election.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

The idea Of Consul General Mason re-
garling a deal by which America will
trade coal to European countries for
iron might be improved by permitting
America to sell them both commodities.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

The suggestion OF Governor Magoon
Of the Panama zone as the possible sue
cessOr Of Secretary Taft in the event
the latter lie transferred to the supreme
bench is amply supported By the theory
that the next secretary OF war be as big
4 man physically as well as mentally as
the present secretary OF war.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Philanthropists have an exceptional
opportunity to confer a blessing upon
humanity by Offering a prize for inven-
tons by which coal mines may he OPP
Grated in greater safety.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Boss Cox made the mistake of his
life when he attempted personally and
directly TO influence the judges at Gin
cinnati. He should have given them an
nual passes.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Cleveland Leader.

The railroads have struck their first re-
talitatory blow at Ohio. 1t has landed upon
the clergymen, sisters of charity, the Saliva
ton Army and the inmates Of soldiers and
sailors homes. Noble warfare! 90
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Patrick Dolan seems. to have known
better what was wanted by Pittsburg
miners than was supposed, since they
have sent delegates to the second con-
ference who approve his idea.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12
obstacle. to BIs rhina..

Secretary Bonaparte wants a bigger navy
and Secretary Taft wants bigger army
Both could be accommodated II Secretary
Shaw should suddenly acquire an appetite
for a bigger deficit.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

With railroad presidents rushing 10
the Interstate Commerce commission to
claim immunity for granting rebates. il
is possible that the Elkins law will only
catch the shipper
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

sam Jones SAYS that what we want
nowadays is men Of character and com
mon serise. A little more common sense
would not hurt Sam Jones, either
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

The failure OF Arizona-New Mexico
statehood is calculated to make at least
two Nebraska jurists who had berths
on the territorial bench wish they had
held on to good thing.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

The weather man is trying TO be good
TO our farmers by giving their fields u
snow mantle at just the time when it is
most needed.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

General Woods luck is staying with
him. He is the first man in several
months TO win Il presidential congratu-
lation FOR work in the Philippines.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

The Dennison-Moise combine will
have to muzzle some of their over
jealous Broatch boosters before they
tell al they know.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

WHEN OUT OF TOWN.
Subscribers leaving the city tem-
mailed to them. Address will he
changed ne often as requested.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Mr.. Groupdhog may prepare now to
make his debut fully entitled to real
cOming-out party.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

the change, otherwise they would surely
have hung the law up in the courts as
long as possible IL only 90 keep their
salaried lawyers busy
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Ohio railroads have already placed
tickets on sale conforming to the 2-cent
passenger rate law. They evidently fig
ure ii out that they win lose nothing by
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

Until Great Britain has something
better TO show, it displays poor taste in
criticising the American school system.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12
srATEMENT OF CIRCULATION.

State OF Nebraska Douglas County. IS:
C. G. Rosewater secretary OF The Bee
publishing company. being duly sworn,
says that the actual numper OF full ana
complete copies Of The Daily, MorninE,
Evening snd Sunday Bee printed during
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12
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Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

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Subscribed in my presence and sworn to
before me this 9th day Of February, 1908
(SeaD M. 3. HUNGATE,
Notary Public.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

II see that the Monte Carlo gambling
shop cleared a profit of S5,60O,OO0 last year.
for the syndicate that runs it.''-~Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
Omaha daily bee., 1906-03-12

PUBLISHED EVERY MORNING..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
Halloween Party.

On Wednesday evening Oct. 81, at
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Conrey
in east Leon, occurred one of the
prettiest events of the season, it being
the occasion Of the annual Halloween
party of the Priscilla club. The little
home was most beautifully decorated
with the club colors pink and white,
there being festoons of these eolors
hung in all the rooms. The house was
lighted with japanese and pumpkin
lanterns, while the other dec orations of
corn in stalk and in ear, apples and
nuts strung on the walls, and great
masses of pink and white carnations in
the corners of the rooms made it a
veritable little bower of beauty. Each
guest was met at the bridge about one
hundred yards from the house by three
sombre looking ghosts who kindly es-
corted them to the house, where until
all the guests arrived they were enter
tanned by various contests the winners
of which received beautiful prizes.
After the arrival of all the guests the
ghosts came into the house and gave a
piano solo which was followed by some
splendid songs and instrumental pieces.
After the music and recitations all en-
gagged in entertaining and instructive
contests until refreshments were serv-
ed 1t seemed that time was altogether
to short when the guests discovered
that it was almost midnight and they
departed voting Mr.. and Mrs. Conrey
charming entertainers and silently
wishing Halloween came oftener.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
Asa Smith Sent to penltentlary.

Asa Smith, a former resident of Eden
township in this county, was last week
sentenced at Ottumwa by Judge Eichel-
berger to term of two years in the
penitentiary, having plead guilty to the
charge of stealing $1,1S5 from an old
man named Thomas Davis, near Batavia,
last September. 1t was an odd and SEN
sational robbery. Davis who is an
elderly farm hand, had carried for years
his savings, which amounted to 81, 1855,
in cash in his pocket as he was afraid to
put the money in u bank. On Septem-
ber 9th he was working in a field about
a mile and half west of Batavia, and
the day being quite warm he took off
his vest in which he carried the money,
and hung it on hedge fence at the side
of the field in which he was working.
Later, happening to look toward where
the vest was hanging he noticed that it
had been disturbed. He at once made
an examination and found that he had
been robbed. Sheriff Cremer, of Ottum-
wa, was notified and took his blood
hounds to the scene, who found trail
and suspicion fastened on Smith. Resi-
dents of Batavia protested at the time
that Smith would not do such deed,
but few days later he was captured at
Fairfield and nearly all of the money
was recovered. When the case was
called for trial Smith withdrew his plea
of not guilty and entered plea Of
guilty. A strong showing was made by
his attorneys for leniency, a number Of
petitions testifying to his good char
acter being presented to the Judge.
Among them was one signed by forty
five old friends and neighbors at McFall.
Mo-, where Smith was raised.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
Does Leon Want d Chdutauqua
Next Year?

Mr.. ]. 7. Hood, of Bethany, Mo-, presi-
dent of the Missouri Valley Association
of Chautauquas and president of the
Bethany Chautauqua, was in Leon last
Thursday interviewing some of the Leon
people in regard to holding Chautau-
qua in Leon next summer. Mr.. Hood
represents the Redpath Lyceum Bureau,
of Chicago, who make speciality of
handling Chautauqua attractions. He
has a plan whereby heavy outlay of
capital is not required, as he supplies
the necessary tents, and proposes to
bring the Chautauqua here and handle
it for week or ten days. He will have
three or more Chautauquas running at
the same time, and by switching the
talent from one town to another will be
able to secure unusually high class at
fractions and supply them at a moderate
price. Leon has ideal grounds for a
Chautauqua at Casters lake, and a num-
ber of our citizens have expressed them
selves as favorable to the idea. Mr..
Hood will return to Leon again before
long when the matter will be taken up
and arrangements endeavored to be
perfected for holding Chautauqua in
this city. Chautauquas have been in
creasing in Iowa the past few years, re-
placing reunions and like attractions
and there is no reason why we cannot
have Chautauqua for Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
Miss Grace Bullock.

Grace Elizabeth Bullock, only daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. S. 3. Bullock, was
born Aug. %, 1886, departed this life
Oct. 30, 1906, age 20 years, months and
5 days. Between these dates they like
the life history closed so abruptly
history that seems to us who remain all
too brief, like the leaf torn from the
parent bough in spring time, or the
half-blown rose, ruthlessly torn from
the stem, so has this fair young life,
that was so full of promise and hope
been snatched from among us. Grace
was born in Indiana, but came with her
parents to Davis City when one year
old, hence, this was the only home she
knew; here she grew to womanhood,
loved and respected by all who knew
her. She was an only child, the Joy
and hope of her parents.
When in her twelfth year she was
converted and united with the Metho-
dist church, Of which she was an
acceptable member at the time of her
death. Her going away was most sad.
For some time she had been complain
ing, but not till last Monday did the
symptoms appear dangerous. Medical
aid was summoned but to no purpose,
after short period of intense suffering
she passed away. In the twilight Of
the beautiful October evening her
spirit took it's flight. Let US trust that
what is our great loss is her eternal
gain.
The funeral was held Thursday of
last week in the M. e. church at Davis
City, Rev. J. J.. Boyd, pastor of the
Leon Nj. E. eh@rch, conducted the
services.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08

The court house question has been
settled and settled right, after
fight extending for the last fifteen
years, and majority of the voters
of Decatur county have decided
by their votes that they want the
county seat to remain at Leon and have
also decided that new modern court
house should be erected which will be
an honor to Decatur county and pro-
vide safe place in which to keep the
valuable public records of the county.
This was the fourth or fifth time the
proposition had been submitted in the
county, the first time being lost by a
about 1900. At each succeeding
election the majority against new
court house has been reduced, at the
election held in November, 1905 thu
majority against it being only 270.
Last spring Decatur City circulated
petition asking that the question of
relocating the county seat be submitt-
ed to vote, but when Leon circulated
a remonstrance according to law, this
proposition was defeated by large
majority. 1t was then decided to sub
nit the question Of voting court house
tax at general election this fall and
as there was demand on the part of
many of the voters all over the county
that Leon contribute sum in addition
to their tax, subscription paper was
circulated in Leon and the sum of
$1,000 raised as donation to the county
to assist in the erection of new court
house. and this seems to have satisfied
the demand, for the proposition has
carried by handsome majority.
We congratulate the citizens of the
entire county on settling this vexed
question which has been agitating our
county for so many years. The county
seat will remain at Leon and a hand
some new court house will take the
place of the dilapidated old structure
which has been used rs court house,
and it will be a standing monument to
the prosperity of Decatur county, and
we can take our place among the list
of progressive counties in the state of
Iowa. Now that the court house
question is settled for all time to come
avery body can settle down to business
again and work for the best interests OF
ell Decatur county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
CLUB WOMEN MEET
Biennial District Convention of the
State Federation of Women's
Clubs a Great Success.

The biennial convention of the State
Federation of Womels Clubs of the
Sixth District held in this city on We'd
nesday and Thursday of last week was
a decided success. The delegates ar
rived Wednesday noon and were met
at the depot with carriages and taken
to the homes Of the club women of Leon,
where they were entertained during
their stay in this city. The sessions
commenced Wednesday afternoon at
the assembly rooms of the new Car
negie library, being presided over by
Mrs. Marion h. Stookey, chairman Of
the district. "lowa, Beautiful Land"
was nicely rendered by a high school
chorus, and an address Of welcome
made by Mrs. j. A. Caster, the response
being by Miss Emily Mccormick, of
Charlton. Then came three minute
reports from the clubs, which showed
that in this district there are % feder-
ated clubs, ID being represented at the
convention. Mrs. J. J. Seerley, of
Burlington, president of the State
Federation was the principal speaker
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08

of the afternoon, and her address was
full of interest to club women. The
state federation was formed in 1893
with 81 clubs and today it numbers
335 clubs with membership of many
thousand, who are having great in
fuence throughout the state in educa-
tional and reform work. Mrs. J. l..
Harvey, of Leon, gave short talk on
what the Civic Improvement movement
had accomplished in Leon this year,
which was followed by an instructive
and interesting address by Mrs. ]. A.
Nash, of Audubon, state secretary.
Wednesday evening reception was
held at the elegant new home of Mrs. J..
W. Harvey on south Main street, about
$50 guest being present. In the receiv-
ing line were Mesdames Harvey, Seer
ley, Nash and Towner. There was a
short musical program, and light re-
freshments were served. The reception
was one of the pleasing features of the
convention.
Thursday morning the work of the
convention was again taken up, at which
Miss Alice Tyler, of Des Moines, state
librarian, told of the work of the club
women of Iowa in library work, and paid
tribute to the Leon club women for
their work to secure free public Ii
brary for Leon. She was followed by
Mrs. H. r. Layton, of Leon, who told all
about the splendid work done by the
different clubs of Leon in this respect.
Mrs. Nellie Wharton, of Alton, sang
beautiful solo. and then Mrs. Lora L..
Richardson, of Mt. Ayr, spoke on 1.-THE
New Education" in which she strongly
urged course of manual training in
our public schools. "Club Study" was
-the.subject, of, an add dress by Mrs. H. M.
Towner, of Corning. She is splendid
public speaker and an enthusiastic club
worker. She advocated the concentra-
tion OF club work and advised the clubs
to take up one subject for an entire
years work in preference to doing a
little work along many lines.
Before adjourning the convention
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
November Weather.

According to Irl r. Hicks, the first
and last days of November, as we'll as
those about the middle, will be stormy.
Thanksgiving which falls on the 10th,
is put down as the beginning OF
regular storm period which runs at
least four days into December. Dis
turbances of rain and snow will cul-
inmate about the 3rd and 4th, to be
followed by northwesterly winds and
cold frosty nights.
Fair weather may be looked for until
the 9th, when regular storm period is
due, extending to the 18th, central Oh
the 9th. Altogether this period
promises much disagrecable and stormy
weather, especially on the lakes and
Atlantic ocean.
A reactionary storm period is cen
trail on the 18th, 10Th and 18th. One of
the most severe disturbances of the
month will culminate within forty-eight
hours OF noon the 10Th. The barometer
Will drop to one of it's lowest readings
for the month, dense cloudiness and in
tense humidity will prevail and general
storms Of autunnal rain, turning to
destructive sleet, and later into bliz-
zardous snow and northwest gales may
be expected covering the northern and
extending far into the central section.
A regular storm period extends from
the 10Th to 23rd. Cold, high winds out
OF the northwest will rush in behind
these storms. Sharp cold with frost
and freezing toward the north, will
visit most sections from about the 22nd
to the 18th.
A reactionary storm period is central
on the 25th, 26th and 9th. The moon
is on the celestial equator on the 26th,
and this fact will insure more or less
rise in temperature, with decided fall of
barometer, cloudiness and return df
rain and snow. The disturbance will
reach it's highest point on the Goth and
9th, by which dates storms will have
passed we'll to the east. High baro-
meter and colder, clearing weather
will follow in the immediate rear of
storm areas.
Heavy seismic shocks in many see
tions of the globe will occur on and
close to the Goth and 30th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
adopted the following resolutions.

adopted the following resolutions.
The delegates of the Sixth district
desire to extend their sincere thanks
to the people Of Leon and especially
the club ladies for their unbounded
hospitality. For the freedom of the
city so graceously extended to us, even
if we were not allowed the help. For
the privilege of assisting in the house
warming Of this beautiful building, for
the pleasure Of meeting and listening to
the helpful talks of our gifted state
president and secretary. For the re-
ception given US at the palacial home
OF Judge and Mrs. Harvey. To Miss
Tyler for her bright and instructive
talk. TO our efficient chairman, Mrs,
Stookey and her able assistance for
making the third convention of the
Sixth district most enjoyable occasion
and a complete success.
For the music so beautifully rendered
under the direction of Mrs. Myer.
MRS. EMELINE A. MALLErrE.
Miss. EMILY MCCORMICK.
MRs.LYDA HOWARD COLBbRN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
General Election Returns.

The returns received Thursday morn
ing Indicate the election Of Governor
Cummins by about 10000. The republi-
cans have lost two members of congress,
Lacey being defeated by Hamilton in
the sixth and Kennedy by Tracey in the
First districts. In the Eighth district
Hepburn is elected by about 5000 over
Estes. Two years ago Hepburn had a
majority of 12,0S5.
In New York state Hearst is defeated
for governor by 10000, but the demo-
crsstic state ticket is elected.
The democrats will gain twenty to
twenty-five members of the legislature
in Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
Fire at Weldon.

Wednesday night about 1880 o'clock
five of the business houses on the east
side of the main street of Weldon were
destroyed by fire The fire is thought
to have started ia a millinery store,
and three. buildings were on fire before
it was discovered. The following
stores were burned but we were un-
able to secure list Of the losses before
going to press:
G. A. Luce, hardware and implements.
Aida Silvers, implements.
Jamison & Chapman, millinery.
c. Y. Mccullough, racket store and
barber shop.
W. B. Mccullough, restaurant.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
Thanksgiving Turkeys.

We shall want fat, straight breasted
young tom turkeys weighing - lbs.
and ana every tat young hen turkey, Old
hens and old tom turkeys to be deliver
ed any time between Nov. 18th and
iSth. Poor, sick or crooked breasted
turkeys not wanted at any price. Call
on our agent for prices. Please re-
member that each young tom must
"elgh ~ lbs or more. Bring us your
good stock and get the best prices.
CLARINDA POULTRY, BUTTER & EGG Co.
ll-2t. W. r. GRACR, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
be attributed to the court house fight,

be attributed to the court house fight,
as both Of them were slaughtered by
the opponents Of Leon in the court
house fight. Wayne Cannon was de-
feated by McClaran by only 1913 votes.
He made game race and under ordi-
nary conditions would have won out.
S. II. Covington, of Richland town
ship, who was defeated for member of
the board two years ago, was elected
this time by majority of 1G0. Mr..
Covington made a remarkable race,
especially in Decatur township, where
he received 217 votes to only 33 votes
for Hacker. 1t is peculiar coinci-
dence that Hacker received exactly the
same number of votes in Decatur town.
ship that the court house tax received.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-11-08
Low Rates to the West and South
west.

On the first and third Tuesdays Of
each month until March, 1907, inclusive
the Chicago Great Western railway viii
sell one way Colonist tickets at nearly
half fare to points in Arkansas, Colorado.
Indian Territory, Kansas, Louisiana.
Mexico, Missouri, Nebraska, New Me1i-
co, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and
Wyoming. For further information
apply to the Great Western agent.
]. P. ELMER, G. P. A.,
Dec. IL. st. Paul, MINI.