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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-02-21

IS DAYS BY &. :.
M S30T NM i0lNiSS BLI-ECHER, Mar. ..
w II ~ U UuS W ~ $3.50 and up
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Dress Goods-Cloakirgs

Clearance OF AlI-WooI Imported
Nuns Vciings-42 and ~ inch
latest colors-were -d9 and .I9.--.. 40
Clearance az RroadCI0ths-f fashion
able -hldes-J0 inch-werr 81 80. 90. .9S
Clearance of CIoaklnEs-G
seal Brown. NAVY and Myrtle
81 inches widr-Werr s.. ~. -.-.--..1 40
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BALTIMORE & OHIO r. R.

ROYAL BLUE LINE TRAINS.
Every other hour on the even hour
TO BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON
Leave New York City. 23d s.. Lily 81.
WASHINGTON. STpers- Hoe pm 100 am
WASHINGTON, Diner. 80 am 500 am
WASHINGTON. Diner. 9 80 am 900 am
WASHINGTON. Diner. Il.50 am u 90 n q
WASHINGTON. Buffet. 100 pm 90 pm
'"ROYAL LTD" Diner. 3 10 pm 400 pm
WASHINGTON, Diner. $50 pm 500 pm
WASHINGTON. Buuet. $50 pm 100 pm
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n. Y. N. II. & HARTFORD r. r.
Trains depart frOm Grand Contra! station.
BOSTON. Via New London & Prov-t:s 90
~ 1000. * 1902 A NJ. 4 100
Il l:ol. & 400. u 500. g 500.
SS12:OO P M. ia Wlllimantic-tSs:O 1 A.
n. 1900 2. NJ. via Spfd--+9-i4 A NJ.
7 I12:OO q 400. III 90 P. N.
Wor'ster & Fitch. via Putnam. IS SO p. n.
LAkevtlle & Norf-+s 40 A. NJ: - 81 ?. NJ
Ct. harrington. Stockbridge. Lenox. PITTS
held-t4;a4. ts:4e A NJ and 1881 P. n.
Ticket Offices at cGrand Central station
and cI25th ST. also at c24S. 1900. cl354
way. CO Union Square. C1s2 Fifth Ave-,
c245 Columbus Avs. ce49 Madison Ave.
Brooklyn. ca Court st.. A79 Nostrand Ave.
EeG T. way
'Dany Except Sundays TStops az l25th
ST xstops at l25th ST. SUNDAYS only
IPsrlor Ca. Limited Has dining car
cParlor and Sleeping Car tickets also
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TEN % T1AI ~ - ~ ~ !,
The splendid Twin screw : :. OCEANA
sails every Wednesday between
NAPLES AND ALEXANDRIA.
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LackaWa Wanna Railroad.

Leave y. Y. Barclay. Christopher. W 23d
Sta.
tsGO A M.-For Binghsmton and Elmira
10 90 A. M.-For Buffalo. Chicago aud 81
Louis
q 40 P. M.-FCr Buffalo and Chicago
f4O0 z. M.-FOr Scranton and Plymouth
G"6 II ?. NJ For Buffalo and chicago
%. As p, M.-For Buffalo, Syracuse. Ithaca
- 90 a. M.-cnicago-Slespers open S5O
Z NJ
Tickets a. i49. 40 1888. 1894 Broadway.
y: 33a Fulton St Brooklyn. DAILY.
fEXcept sunday. gLeaveS Christopher St
e.lO p. 81. weekdays.
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Corset Cleararces
Great values and good assert
mentS i'm the following -

mentS in the following -
Fine Coutll and Batiste Corsets-
good model for stout figures
sizes 30 70 3O-earIier $500. ----..-1 %
Fine Corsets Of SILK RroCade and
Novelty FabriCs-whttH and 0clors-
with and without Earters-stzes
Is g, 23-value $175 To 81 25-.....f 80
Waite SIX Emh'd Ratiste and Prunella-
side and front supporters
sizes 90 20 3N-we~e Sc - 70 $3.50
Clearance -..... .---- ---- / - -
Extra ste Coutil Corsrrs- medium
aud high hust-loug over Abdomen
some with spoon Steels-were 500 IS
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ZOE SALE.

DESKS. rolltops. paytitisns, ratings, tables.
safes letter presses counters shelyinEs
wall mirror fixtures, stores. offices ftted
Finn Bros y b Centre 81.
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Rogers Spoons and Forks
Far Below Regular
QUADRUPLE PIATFD pYrcrS

syrup Pitchers Bread TravZ
ern lllshes-Piclle Caster@CrurA
Sets-NUt BowIs-Cracksr Lar
Butter Dishes-Nfilk Holders q
AL regular 81 . goods. &C
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For Porto Rico
Steamships OF the RED .'D.' LINE will
sail from Pier II, near Wall ST Ferry.
BROOKLYN. for san Juan direct. as follows
s $ CARACAS. ....... sat. March = noon
: 8 PHILADELPHIA. sat. March rs. noon
For freight or passage apply 90
BOTLTON BLISS & DAILETT
General Managers. - Wall ST
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MACHINERY.
HUGS.

RUGS made and repaired will also civ
Instructions. reasonable terms, Mrs
Yosephs 12T West 18th St
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Warm Underwear and
Knit Goods for
Women and Children

W0men's Skirts fleece lined rib and
Outing Flan-el-were 80. -...-....- 50
h $ ruffes-were 50 .....-...... 90
Childreu's Canton Flannel Drawers
. To 10 yearE-were SO .-....-..... 9
ChiIdren's Outing Flannel Night
D-awers-2 to 9 years,...-........ 50
10 Il years .........-.. 40
Chil7ren's Flaunelette kimCn0S-
silk stitched bands-were 40. -....s %
Womeu's Knit Vests, Blouses, etc
were -oS 70 S2-eS- --.---.-. 50 to I 90
CbIldrcn's Knit BIouses and Pony
Coats-we-e so 70 SECS 40 TO I 80
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AMERICAN LINE f f28n Per e. $3.50 is' 4 4 X
PLYMOTTH-CHER G-SOUTHAMPTON
ST LOUIS. Feb % Mar %. Apr 70. May is
PHILADELPHIA Mar . Mar 30. APR. :.
NEW YORK Mar.l6 Apr Il. May 1l.June
CELTIC (2OQGf tons) -......-Apr. &. May
RED STAR LINE E r. q Per R
NEW I-npL- T7.cy-r-p ,N--ytrt-V
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Eannels Reduced

All Wool Eiderdowus-whiJe and
colors-earlier A. cents. ............. 20
Fancy Scotch Flannels-extra vide
unshrinkable-best styles-were 40. 90
Handy require recommendation. as
admirers OF fine dress and shirting
hannels ere fully aware II their
merits.
All Wool White Saxony Flannels-
specially desirable for Babes wear
were ~ NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. %
Canton FlEnnels-bleached and unbleached
excellent for nursery purposes. Is =
This Is less than mill agents ask
for hundred case lots.
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Rich Novelty Braids

Black white and plain and combination
cOlors-widths to pig inch
were 10 ..........-.... q cents
we're - 20 B.. .12A cents
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SAMLAND Feb -. ? = NJ
ICELAND. Mar. .. a N Mar. 80. Apr. p
kROONLAND Mare ! T NJ. Apr o, MAY
FINLAND. Mar. %. noon. APR. 20, May IS
WHITE STAR LINE is Fer R
NEW York; STOWN LIVERPOOL.
OCEANIC Feb - A VI Mar. q. Apr. "a
IEUTONIC'. Mar. g. 10 An. Apr. 3, MAY
BALTIt- Mar. Is. A. NJ. Apr. TO- May
MALES TIC Mar ~, 10 a NJ Apr u. MAY 10
-ELEL- Mn - =. n - - M =
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WCms1'S Fine NeckWear

Chiffon R-tis-black white and
colors- Coui-s OF French models
were seas 70 Si29 / .9S 70 : -0S
Real Irish Crochet Collars and CUFFS
SetS-wt~e $50 90 SO gS-
1913 10 sos
Chiffon and Crepe dc Chine Scars
rOral and eub'd-
were 81 - 90 81 as. .... 20 70 O %
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Lace Allcvers Pedrced

Extra fine. beautiful patterns
representing all the fashionable lacas
and fancy nets for yokeS. or entire
waists and dr@sses-white. cream and
Paris shades-vere SID 20 s. as
Now I 25 20 {. 9S
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White Goods
ReGuceG Laces I'D Bandlngs

Filet. P1in, Venlsc. C1uny. BABY Irish
and Orientals-white. cream ard ecr1-
10. % 40. 90. "a
Reduced from - to 81 "a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
A Sunday Fire.

The fine residence of DR.. J. o. Wood
mansee on north Main street had mar
row escape from destruction by fire
Sunday afternoon about o'clock. Mrs.
Woodmansee was using gasoline stove
in the kitchen and allowed one of the
burners to overflow and a quantity of
gasoline escape on the bottom of the
stove and the floor. This caught fire
from the other burner and the flames
shot to the ceiling, and the supply tank
in which there was part of gallon of
gasoline exploded, filling the kitchen
with flames. The alarm was given and
the fire boys were quick to respond.
The chemical tanks were used to good
advantage and the fire was confined to
the interior of the kitchen, which was
scorched considerably. The loss is
fully covered by insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
Peter B. Vail.

Peter B. Vail was born in Richland,
Co. Ohio, on June 3, 1880. He came to
Iowa in advance of his parents, first
settling temporarily near the Des
Moines river in Van Buren Co. About
the year 1858 he came to Decatur Co.,
following some members of the family
who had already settled in or near
Garden Grove, and he has ever since
made this village his home. During
his early residence he was engaged in
the drug business, first working as
clerk, and later buying out the proprie-
tor.
Later he disposed of the small store
and recognizing the growing needs Of
a new country he engaged in lumber
ing, he and a brother owing and operat-
ing saw mill for many years in part
nership, and thus being Unidentified
largely with the improvement and de-
velopment of the vicinity. He was
very Industrious, of kind and SYM
pathetic nature and was honored and
respected by those who knew him best.
He never married but devoted his life to
the maintenance of home for his par
ents, brothers and sisters.
He died on July 4, 1907, after short
illness at the old homestead where he
has always resided ever since his first
settlement in the county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
A Burdock Crusade.

Last year some splendid work was
done in this city by the ladies in charge
of the village improvement work, and
one OF the best things was the 'Burdock
Crusade" extending over period Of
two months, thousands of the obnoxious
weeds being cut by the children all over
the city. The prize last year was
won by Miss Bulah Tharp, who DESTROY
ed over 1000 burdock plants. The cru
sade will be continued again this summer
until Sept, 10th. The boy or girl who
destroys the greatest number Of bur-
docks during this period will have the
privilege of hanging the beautiful pic
ture, Niagara Falls" in his or her
school room for the next year. We trust
every boy and girl in Leon will enter
the contest, There are thousands Of
burdocks to be destroyed and we don't
want the good work commenced last
year to go backward. Won't you help?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
Morrell-6ilham.

Mr.. Frank Morrell and Miss Mary
Gillian were married in Des Moines on
Wednesday, June 26th.
The news of the wedding was not re-
ceived in Leon until this week and
caused considerable surprise among the
many friends of the bride, who had
carefully guarded her secret. Two
weeks ago she went with her mother to
Bedford to visit relatives and frrsa ssaat
city went to Des Moines accompa red
by her mother where the ceremony was
performed.
The bride is one of Leon's most popu-
lar young ladies having spent all her
life in this city, where she was a favorite
among large circle of friends. For
several years she had been a popular
teacher in our public schools and had
applied and been elected again for next
year.
The groom is grandson of Mrs. Elma
Morrell, of this city and has visited in
Leon on several occasions. He is en-
ployed as an engineer on the Rock Is
land road and is a young man very popu-
lar with his fellow workers and the rail-
road officials.
Mr.. and Mrs. Morrell will make their
home at Waverly, Iowa, and many
friends extend hearty congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
Mrs. e. c. Bullard.

Mrs. Myrtle Bullard was born in
Ringgold county, Iowa, Oct. II, 1877, and
died at her home in Leon, June %, 1907,
aged SO years, months and q days.
She has resided in Ringgold and Deca-
tur countysall her life. She was united
in marriage to Mr.. E. G. Bullard Feb. 20,
1895. To them were born four children
8 sons and daughter, Harry Mckinley
age 10, Lawrence G. age 7, Freddie
Everett age 3 and Martha age 8 months.
Mrs. Bullard was known for her kind
ness and uprightness of life and leaves
a large number of friends. She united
with the United Brethren church when
a child and has lived consistent
christian life ever since. About the 5th
of May she was taken i'll and grew worse
day by day until death relieved her.
The grief stricken husband, children
and parents have the sympathy of the
entire community. The deceased is the
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Chriss Leathy
of Beaconsfield, Iowa. The funeral and
interment took place Saturday, June 80,
at o'clock at Ellston, Ringgold county,
Iowa. In behalf of the heart stricken
family and friends we would thank the
good people of Leon for their kindness
and assistance to the deceased and es-
pecially Mrs. Ed Sharp who continually
administered to her in her last hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
GRIM DEATHS HARVEST
Passing of Several of the Pioneers
of Decatur County the Past
Week. Other Deaths.
Mrs. Elizabeth Watsabaug oh.

EllZabeth Kyle was born in Cumber-
land county, Pennsylvania, November 8,
1920, died at her home in Leon, Iowa,
July j, 1907, at the advanced age of Sc
years, months and % days.
We feel that one whose life was full
of righteousness has gone from US. The
long years of her pilgrimage have not
been IN vain, reverently, we pause to
pay tribute to character SO worthy
and true. In 1S40 she was married to
Samuel Watsabaugh, in 1850 they re-
moved to Johnson county, Iowa, and in
1S7l to Decatur county, Iowa. To them
aaae children were horn, three of whom
have preceded her to the better land.
Those living are Andrew j., Mrs. Emma
Ernest, Peter c., George F., Daniel W.,
apd Mrs. Anna Sayre. Her companion,
S ael Watsabaugh, died May "a, 1874,
SO Nat for 33 years she had lived in the
loneliness of widowhood. In the autumn
OF 1874 she moved to Leon, where she
continued to reside until her death.
The religious life Of Sister Watsa-
Ebaugh was such as to command the con-
fidence and respect of all who knew
her. When but girl 13 years of age
she was converted and united with the
church of God. Soon after coming to
Leon she united with the Methodist
Episcopal church, of which she remained
"A faithful and consistent member until
the day Of her death. The condition of
her health was such that for years she
was not permitted to attend regularly,
the services of the sanctuary. But her
faith failed not, her Bible was her con-
stant companion, she literally ''medi-
tated upon it day and night" From
It's precious promises she drew her
|ishief enjoyment. She was constant
reader of the religious papers and re-
ioiced greatly at the evidences of the
progress of Christianity in the world.
Her last illness was of short dura-
ton. She was conscious to the last,
With words of endearment for her loved
I snes and with the name of Jesus on her
4ips and with hands clasped as in prayer
lhe calmly awaited the summons and
EsShe was not for God had taken her.
Itshe Masters touch made her whole
tsom that very hour. The infirmitives
IF age gave place to the springtime of
Internal youth. The children who have
10 tenderly cared for her in her declin-
ling s7s,ars will miss her much, for no
Esove ike ! mothers love ever was
h noy'n. sGt "they sorrow not as those
ls,yho ssap - hope" She has but passed
it;&;n tna na~+als to be with the loved
line zone befs re. Thank God for the
I'M !. stlar hoI Ssaf ST Immortality, m
n q yaF'ss ,se g assst sa sretarn our
ffesIeere thanks Tor the many kind acts
of sympathy by our friends dnring the
illness and death of our beloved mother
THE CHILDREN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
Hurt in a Runaway.

A distressing accident occurred in
this city last Saturday evening about
seven O'clock, in which Mrs. James
Howell, of north of Leon, was painfully
injured in runaway accident. Mrs.
Howell had driven to Leon in single
buggy accompanied by her sister, Mrs.
S. NJ. Gadd, Of Albany, Mo-, who is here
on visit. Juat after leaving the square
at the northwest corner their horse
became frightened and started home at
rapid gait. In turning the corner
near the residence of j. W. Bowman on
north Church street the buggy struck a
large rock and was upset, throwing
both ladies out, and catching Mrs.
Howell under the top and dragging her
about twenty feet. The accident was
witnessed by several parties who hur-
ried to her assistance and she was pick
ed up unconscious, having tainted.
She was carried to the home of her
daughter, Mrs. S. e. CARRIER, on north
Main street, and DR.. FoXworthy sum-
moned, who found that she had fractur-
ed her collar bone, besides being bruis-
ed in painful manner, but she is get
ting along as we'll as could be expected.
Mrs. Gadd escaped with a few slieEi
bruises. Tie horse waa caught short
distance from the scene Of the accident.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
We Need an Uptown Express Office

The Leon Commercial Club since it's
organization has already accomplished
considerable in the way of securing
needed public reforms and improve
ments, but there is one matter which
they should take up and press, and that
is the moving of the express office up
town. There is no reason Why Leon
should not receive the same treatment
at the hands of the express company as
other county seat towns in southern
Iowa, and we do not know of single
one except this city, where the express
office is located at the depot, nor is
there another county seat where the
depot is located mile from the busi-
ness part of the city. With the express
office at the depot it is very inconven-
lent, and there should be some way of
bringing the express company to time
and make them establish an uptown ex-
press Office,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
Mexican Veterans Reunion.

Capt. Garrett Gibson, president of
the Decatur County Mexican Veterans
Association, has set the date for the
year for Saturday, July Goth, and the
old boys are anticipating good dinner
and pleasant day. Not many years ago
Decatur county enjoyed the distinction
of having thirty-six Mexican war vet
erans residing in the county, but the
grim reaper Death has played sad havoc
with them in recent years, and their
ranks have diminished gradually until
now there are but six survivors in the
county, but each year they meet and
have a good time. 1t is hoped that
nothing will prevent each of the battle
SCARED old veterans from attending
the reunion at Leon this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
A pleasant Country Celebration.

The celebration held at McDonough's
grove northeast of Leon on the Fourth,
under the auspices of the Magazine
Club was grand success, there being a
large attendance and everyone enjoyed
very pleasant day. The exercises
opened with invocation by Rev. Sadie
Gibbons, followed by an address of
welcome by Ralph Baker, who in his
Characteristic way told those assembl-
ed that he could not deliver them the
keys of the city, but that he did extend
to them "the run of the brush" The
response was by Hon. G. P. Arnold, of
Garden Grove, who made fine talk,
closing by reading Bryants beautiful
poem, "The Groves were Gods First
Temple" A flag drill by twelve chill
dren won hearty applause, as did the
and Hazel John. The principal address
was by Rev. W. E. Kuntz, pastor of the
Leon Presbyterian church, who deliver
ed an Grafton filled with historical facts
which was highly interesting as we'll as
very instructive. Mr.. John Elliott also
read a splendid paper. Music for the
occasion was furnished by Mr.. and Mrs.
U. G. John, F. A. CARRIER, Clair and
Alpha Long. A special feature of the
program which was greatly enjoyed
was an original song by Frank A. Gar
ber, a parody on the old song, ION the
Banks of the Wabash, Far Away" and it
made decided hit. We take pleasure
in publishing the song, as many parties
wanted copy of it:
On these hills and hollows wave the emerald buck
brush,
In the distance looms Abe Goodmans windmill
tower;
oftentimes my thoughts revert to scenes OF child
hood,
When amongst this brush I've felt the hornets power
lean shut my eyes today and see picture,
When ran away to bathe me in the Creek
can see my mother standing in the doorway
With shingle in her hand her son to greet.
Chorus
Oh the ground hog lies himself a-down old Brush
Greek,
The dog fenne scents the air to beat the band
In the hazel brush the "skeeters are singing,
On the banks of old Brush Cresk near at hand.
Every mothers son of has crossed old Brush creek
Some OF US with sweetheart, Sallie, by our side
But Ill bet a "Phit' we didn't stop to ask her
If she didn't want to be our darling bride
Ten to one some other homely fellow got her
And today she darns the sock and spanks the kid;
Oh, we loved her but we're glad we didn't get her
And the other fellows sorry that he did.
Chorus:
Oh, the moon shines some nights along old Brush
Creek,
From Longs meadow comes the breath of mouldy
hay,
Through the Jack Oak boughs Sim Evans lanter,
tckers,
On the banks of old Brush Creek down the way.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
DECATUR CITY VISITED BY DISASTROUS FIRE
Eleven Business Residence Destroyed BY Fire Which
Started 23O O'Clock Friday Morning. Loss Exceeds $4,000
and Falls Heavy Owners, who had Small Insurance.

destroyed. By heroic work the fire was
stopped at the next building, owned by
S. A. Gates, the sides and roof being
covered with blankets and carpet and
kept saturated with water.
While the fire was consuming the east
end of the block the residence of j. c..
Negley, just north Of the Masonic hall
caught fire and burned to the ground.
This was one of the oldest residences in
Decatur City, being known as the old
Col. Peck residence. 1t was built in
the early tifties by the late DR.. j. R.
McClelland, of Leon, the frame being of
walnut. G. W. Jenree, now of Leon, ran
hotel in this building over fifty years
ago.
The burned buildings were all of
frame construction, and as the insur-
ancnce rates were high but few of tn EN-
were insured for anywhere near their
value and the same is true of the ocks
of goods.
Proba bly, the heaviest losers were
Shields Bros, who had stock of bug
gies and farm implements, valued at
$4,000 and only few buggies were
saved from the stock. Only the previ- :
Gus week they had recei we'd $1,000
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
building, which did not burn, and had
his stock ready for his customers Satur-

day.
The building occupied by tie Racket
Store of A. 7. Ross was owned by Frank
Euritt, being valued at $500, and he had
$500 insurance in the Capital of Des
Moines. MIR. Ross moved his goads out
before the fire reached the building.
His loss will be fully covered by insur-
ance of $500 in the Fire Association of
Philadelphia. He has not as yet secur-
ed place in which to resume business.
The residence of j. G. Negley was
worth probably 5000 and he had insur-
ance in the Capital of Des Moines of
$500 on the building and contents.
The heavy loss sustained by the in
surance companies was by the Capt.
tai of Des Moines, who carried $4,000 Of
the $4,000 insurance. But the losers
feel secure for the Capital has the rep
utation of promptly meeting every loss.
All of the insurance on the burned
buildings and stock was written by
@. B. Townsend with the exception of
the policy held by A. T. Ross which was
written by G. R. Riley's agency.
1t is not known at this writing what
will be done in regard to rebuilding the
burned district, but it is probable that
several good buildings will soon replace
the old frames which were burned.
When it was seen that the fire was
going to be bad one the operator at
the Decatur City exchange tried to tel
ephone to Leon for the fire department,
but was unable to arouse the Leon oper-
ator. The only means of fighting the
flames was by bucket brigade and it
took long time to get the people
aroused and organized to carry water,
but everybody worked, men, women and
girls all working like troopers, and at
last their efforts were successful.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-07-11
Express Companies not Compelled
to Carry G. 0. ID. Liquor
Packages.

Kansas City, Mo-, July 5.-Federal
Judge Pollock today revoked his man
datory order recently issued compelling
the express companies to carry c. o. D.
liquor packages, holding that there is
no common law duty resting on the ex-
press companies to engage in the G. o.
d. liuuor business,