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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Lovers Lane.

The callers at Van Vert Monday
were, William Wise and wife, Tressa
McGahuey and Sylvia Muse.
Geo. McGahuey ard Charles Norman
called at John MUSES. Monday.
The Jubilee Crowd called at John
Muses. Tuesday evening. Also Lee
Elston and daughters, Media and Leila.
Geo. McGahuey and Charles Norman
were Van Vert callers, Wednesday.
Dollie Thompson was Van Vert
caller, Wednesday.
OrYille Wills was a Dekalb caller
last Wednesday.
Charles Norman returned to his home
Thursday after weeks visit with his
uncle, Ed McGahuey.
Sylvia Muse called on Bess and
Dollie Thompson, Thursday.
Howard Muse was Van Vert caller
Thursday.
Esther McGahuey called on Sylvia
and Ora Muse Friday.
The oyster supper given by Geo
McGahuey and wife, Wednesday evening
was we'll attended Music was furnish
ed by Lee Ellston, and a good time was
had by all. Those present were Dollie
Bess and Ray Thompson, Tressa, Esther
aud oliver McGahuey, Howard, Alvia
Ora and Sylvia Muse, Lee Elston and
daughters, Media and Leila, Orville
Wills and Charles Norman.
Alvia Muse left for few days visit
in Humeston, Thursday.
Orville Wills and Jim Owens spent
Friday evening at Anthony Roberts.
Cain Hall was a Van Vert caller
Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Morgan.

John Barrett and family visited Sun
day at George Moore's.
Nj. l.. Dale and wife and Miss Lulu
Hubbard and Hugh Baker, had business
at Leon Thursday.
Merit Cozad and wife visited at Mrs
Jane Cozads Sunday.
Mrs. Susan Hubbard visited Saturday
with her aunt, Mrs. Rebecca Cozad.
Mrs. Jane Cozad and sons, Jim and
Ray, had business at Leon Thursday.
Blink Gammill was seen to pass
through this vicinity Sunday evening.
Several from this vicinity attended
the party at Eugene Gammon's Monday
evening.
s Ray Cozad departed for Des Moines
to seek employment.
Miss Nell Gammill spent few days
last week with home folks.
Herbert, Willie and Clarence Hubbard
assisted Mike Griffin drive hogs to Leon
Monday.
Mrs. Carrie Baker, of Nebraska, came
Sunday to visit with her mother, Mrs
Martha Owen.
Miss Annie Hubbard spent Friday
with Mrs. jamie Griffin.
John Barrett called Sunday evening
at M. L. Dale's.
Will Owen visited over Sunday with
relatives in this vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
pleasant Valley.

We were visited Saturday evening
by splendid rain which was greatly
needed.
While Mrs. George yirden and son,
Rolla were going to Davis City one day
last week one of their horses stumbled
and fell on the railroad crossing north
of town and was badly hurt. DR.. S.
Burnison, the Davis City veterinary,
was called and the horse is getting
along nicely.
Miss Blanche Roberts visited with
Miss Winnie Cash, one day last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Virden had
business at Leon last Saturday.
Henry and Horace Quigley were
Decatur visitors Saturday.
Mrs. Handel, of Lamont. is guest
at the home of Ora Black.
Adam Zika is improving his new
house with a coat of white paint.
Mrs. George Virden called on Mrs
Adam Zika one evening last week.
Mr.. Pete Cruikshank and travelling
salesman had business in this vicinity
one day last week.
John Axes, of Leon, had business in
these parts one day last week. He is
working for Alexander, of Leon.
Charles Millsap had business calling
him to Leon one day last week.
Tom Sly had business in this vicinity
one day last week.
Thomas Sutherlin was delivering hogs
to Davis City Tuesday, and had the
misfortune to lose fine hog weighing
over 800 pounds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Orphan Ridge.

Isn't this regular March weather?
A. j. Fulton and family spent Sunday
at David Smiths.
James Wakefield had business at the
county seat Saturday.
Clate Pace made his route through
the rain Saturday.
Fletcher Honn has finished his new
house and moved in.
William Pace came home Saturday
He has been husking corn for A. j
Fulton.
Gene Rock spent Sunday at A. ]
Piper's.
Several Of our young folks attended
church at Leon Sunday night.
Russ Smith has gone to Missouri and
expects to make his future home in tina,
state.
Several from these parts attended
Fred Smiths sale last Tuesday.
James Smith and Miss Sadie Stephens
attended church at Leon Sunday
evening.
The ball game at the park Sunday
was very close, tie Blockley Tigers
winning by score of to 6.
Fred Jones and Miss Sarah Truitt at
tended church at Leon Sunday night.
George Ora watt, who has been work
ing for Saint Newman the past six
months, returned Saturday to his home
on Lofts Creek.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Sweet Creek.

MIR. Stewart and daughter, Hazel
were Lamont callers Wednesday.
Mrs. Eugene Stanley and son, Leslie
spent Tuesday afternoon at Fred Wions
Mr.. and Mrs. M. G. Ryan are the
proud parents of baby boy, born
March 81.
Mrs. Newt Euritt spent Monday with
Mrs. Mat Ryan.
Mesd mes Marion and Frank Noftsge1
and children, visited Monday afternoon
at j. w. Wion's.
Howard Barnes called on Dusk Gentry
Thursday.
Clara u.sn5ry visited Thursday after
noon with Jessie lloyd.
Hazel Brown visited the past week
with her sister, Mrs. Will Rhodes.
Those that were Lamont callers Sat-
urday were Flank and Amos Ryan, Will
Rhodes, J. W. Wion and wife, John Zim.
norman. Ed Fest, Walter Collins, Jesse
Wion and wife and G. NJ. Bedell.
Joe Ryan had business at the county
seat Saturday.
Dusk Gentry attended Sunday school
at Sweet Creek Sunday.
Hazel Brown and little nephew, Cecil
Rhodes called at Mat Ryan's one day
last week.
Stella Fesler is working for Mrs
Helen Rhodes.
Frank Noftsger and family, called at
Marion Noftsger's Sunday afternoon.
Fred Wion and little grandson, Fred
die, had business at Decatur Thursday
Myrtle Wion called at her uncle Fred
Wion's one day last week.
M. H. Manasmith and wife visited
Sunday at Dusk Gentry's.
Anna Nayler spent Saturday night at
Fair Nayler's.
Hazel and Dare Stewart called at ]
W. Wion's Monday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Terre Haute.

The oat sowing is all over in these
parts.
G.. P. Shaffner was Leon caller Tues
day last.
James Butcher and brother Tom were
Lamont callers last Monday.
Philo Houdesheldt has purchased a
barber chair and outfit and will locate
in Terre Haute.
Hank Rauch jr. had business at Deca-
tur Tuesday and Wednesday of last
week.
B. d. Cotton loaded car with house
hold goods last week and started to
Midland, S. d., where he will locate.
Little Frank and Lyman Sutherlin are
staying with their grandma, Aunt Marg
Miller, this spring.
John Newton and son were trading in
Decatur one day last week.
H. Z. Rauch, r. S. Forkner and James
Butcher were in Decatur Saturday.
Sam Shatfner who is employed with
the Q people, visited with his parents
Thursday night.
]. w. Norman was in Leon Saturday.
Sam Miller was seen in these parts
Sunday.
J.P. Mullins and father drove ovel
the hills to Leon Monday.
Willie Butchers little attack of heart
trouble seems to be growing worse as
the spring opens up.
Alfred Conner was hauling goods from
Decatur.
Miss Nellie Mullins school commenc.
ed Monday, April 1. for three months
term at the Mcneil school house.
Bill Benton visited with home folks
Saturday night and Sunday.
Mrs. Pearl Quick called on Mrs. Virs
McGahuey Sunday.
Tom Butcher was catching some
wolves Sunday. We are waiting te
hear TON tell the story.
Uncle John Sellars' barn burned last
Friday afternoon with several tons Of
hay, set of harness, and almost burned
two valuable horses which they had 9
hard time to get out.
G. P. Shaffner caught his hat over neal
the Leon cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Burr Oak Ridge

April showers bring May flowers.
Lon Adams went to Des Moines Sat
urday on business trip.
Oren Keller and family visited rela
tivcs at Woodland Saturday and Sun
day.
Misses Ruey and Ruby Hazlet also
Mary Rumley returned to their schools
after spending Sunday with home folks
Ernest Hamilton and wife were callers
at A. J. Rumley's Sunday.
Miss Lizzie Barry returned to Leor
Sunday afternoon to resume her work
in Thompson q Warmers millinery shop
Mrs. A. j. Rumley is quite poorly with
rheumatism.
Will Fletcher and wife were callers
at James Hazlet's Sunday afternoon.
Bid Frost and family took dinner at
Tade Griffins Sunday.
Miss LAME Meek was a pleasant
caller at w. Il. McCalla's Monday after
noon.
Mrs. Emma Grogan was visitor al
Dan Griffin's Sunday.
Misses Maud Adams, Lolita Wander.
pool and Belle McCaila We're Sunday
evening callers at e. j. Horney's.
Mrs. Edgington called at Mr.. Wat
sons Sunday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Maple Grove.

]. R. Crees and Claudis Wilkie had
business in town Friday.
Tom Stanley had his pile Of wood
sawed last week.
|. Miss Azel Beck commenced her spring
term of school at the Diamond school
house last Monday. This is her second
term and she is we'll thought of by her
pupils.
Kirt Young commenced working for
G. G. Crees last week.
Clyde Crees made trip to Grand
River Tuesday evening.
Punch Wells was building fence last
week.
J. f. Crees had two year old colt
badly cut up on the wire last week.
David Thomas and hired hand were
hauling logs to j. r. Crees' saw mill last
week.
William Brannaman had business in
Grand River Wednesday.
Henry Bryant is preparing to build
large hay barn.
John Mckee and Fred Vanlaar were
hauling logs last week.
J. r. Crees is getting his lumber cut
for his new barn in Grand River.
Truman Beck was out to the farm and
got mich COW Friday.
Tav,,r, q I1,xuc hcr. e, Eox,,r !,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Weldon
A. ]. Davis is on the sick list.

A. j. Davis is on the sick list.
Will Erb went to Denver last week.
Another change in station agents here.
S. A. ID. Wilson, formerly OF this place,
came in from his new home at Council
Bluffs Monday.
MIR. Roy Horney and little daughter
Gladys, OF Corydon, were in town over
Sunday.
Mrs. Ford Howell, of Des Moines,
visited with her aunts, the Mesdames
Lowe, last week.
Kay Garris and wife, of WOODBURY.,
visited at the homes of his grandfather
and uncle the latter part of the week.
Mrs. l.. l.. Showers, who had the
misfortune to sprain her ankle, is very
much better.
FL. O. and j. p. Mitchell made bust
ness trip to Osceola Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. III. r. Duke e, of WOODBURY.,
visited over Sunday with their son Elmer
and family.
Mrs. O. p. Jamison is in Des Moines.
Mrs. Ross, of Downing, Mo-, came
Friday to visit her daughters, the
Mesdames Roy Coffey and Roy Lands.
Mrs. Grimes, formerly of Weldon but
now of Lewiston, Nebraska, is in town
visiting friends.
Mrs. Burnside and son, of Galesburg,
ILL.,; Mr.. and Mrs. Bond, of Osceola, and
Mr.. West, of Corydon, attended the
Mcfarland funeral Sunday.
This community was shocked Friday
at the noon hour when it was learned
that G. Mcfarland had fallen dead at
his home in Weldon. He had been about
as usual, had gone up town, and unknown
to his wife had returned home and gone
to the barn to feed his horse which he
expected to drive in the afternoon. AS
he did not come to dinner Mrs. McFar-
land felt somewhat uneasy, went to the
barn to look for him and there found
him dead. He leaves wife. one son
Sam who lives on the old homestead,
and one daughter, Mrs. Keeran, of
Osceola, who have the sympathy of the
community. The funeral was held Sun
day at the M. E. church, the sermon by
Rev. G. e. Mitchell, who was close
friend of the deceased, after which
interment was made in the Green Bay
cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Salem.

Quite change in the weather at
present.
Sunday school was organized Sunday
with Ernie Lamphair as superintendent,
Jack Woolsey assistant superintendent,
George Slower secretary and Mrs.
Ernie Lamphair organist.
Scott Clark had business at Leon
Saturday.
Lovina Slower is assisting Mrs. Sam
Hagan with her household duties this
week.
Grace Spencer spent Saturday with
Anna Edwards, in Pleasanton.
Woose Inman and family, leave Tues
day for Dakota, where they will make
their future home.
Frank Aldredge had business in this
vicinity Sunday.
School commenced Monday at Booth
town, with Willie Campbell as teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
Grand River.

DIR. Wards next dates at Grand River
are April Is to 20.
Mr.. and Mrs. Clell Collier, of Osceola,
have been visiting at the home of Wood
Binning the past week.
John Crees arrived in Grand River
Saturday.
Little Bill Overholtzer had an addi-
ton built on his house last week.
John and Guy Morgan, of Hopeville,
were in town Monday.
Ivy Mcconnell returned home from
. Beaconsfeld.
Mrs. Frank Mcconnell is on the sick
list.
The carpenters went out to b. O.
Lanes Tuesday to do some work.
Mr.. Chew, from near Hopeville, has
moved into the jeffrey Binning house.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
CORRESPONDENCE.
Garden Grove.

Maud Burrell who was visiting rela-
tives at Blythesdale, Mo-, returned
Monday.
Mrs. Edith Macy Shirley, of Rock
Island, ILL.,, came last Saturday to visit
her sister, Mrs. A. Northrup and
other relatives.
Mrs. q. o. Loyett and daughters
were in Leon last Saturday shopping.
Mr.. and Mrs. Reynolds, of Humeston,
were in this city few hours last Satur-
day on business.
Mrs. John Gates and children went to
Lamont the latter part of last week to
visit at the home of MIR. and Mrs. Rufus
Gates.
Mrs. j. w. Woolman, of Abba, who was
visiting her parents MIR. and Mrs. |. N.
Beavers, of Woodland, returned home
Saturday.
Mrs. Buffum was in Leon last Friday
visiting with her daughter, Mrs. Jean
Alexander, and attending to business
matters.
Word was received here last week of
the death of Mrs. r. M. Piper at her
home in Galena, Kansas. She and her
husband lived for number of years on
a farm east of town.
Miss Nan e. Amos, who has been visit
ing her parents here, returned to col
lege at Indianola Monday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Wheeler, who
were spending the winter with their
daughter, Mrs. Stewart, at Anahim,
California, returned last week.
w. j. Stearns went to Fairfield last
Saturday to spend Sunday with friends
there, returning Monday.
Several of the teachers in the public
school went to Centerville, Iowa, last
week to attend the teachers meeting, and
there was no school from Thursday till
Monday.
Myrel Warrington went to Davis City
last Thursday to visit her sister, Mrs.
Ralph Judd.
Mrs. Jean Curry went to Leon the
latter part of last week to visit at the
home OF relatives, and returned Sunday
afternoon.
Mrs. A. w. Bailey, who has been visit
ing her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John
Boies, returned to Auburn, Ill.,, Friday
where she is teaching school.
Prof. Volker, of Arlington, Iowa, was
here last week visiting his friend, Rev.
Alderman.
G. G. Dilsaver has the foundation
nearly complete to George Bartlett's
fine new brick residence.
Mrs. Patrick Sullivan, of near Keller
ton, was here last week visiting her
sisters, Misses Harriet and Fanny
Swope, and returned home Saturday.
A. w. Stearns, who was at hurry and
Osceola last week, returned Saturday.
hsJ. A. Wilson, superintendent of the
new court house construction spent Sun
day at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
kilgore.

G. B. Moore was Davis City caller
Wednesday.
j. o. Garner and family were calling
on friends in Leon Saturday.
Mrs. Nj. Still spent last week with her
daughters in Davis City.
Miss Anna Mcdaniel was the guest of
Mrs. Edith Doolittle Tuesday.
w. V. 1nman spent Friday night in
Leon at A. C. Dales. From there he
went to Lamont to visit few days.
w. A. Moore had business in Leon
Saturday.
a. G. Dale, of Leon, spent Saturday
night with his son, Oda Dale, and wife.
James Marvin was Leon caller
Saturday.
Ella and Lottie Doolittle spent one
evening last week with Jessie and Pearl
Still.
A. J. Still is building a woodshed for
Mrs. r. E. Cozad.
Mrs. Edith Doolittle and son spent
one day last week at Aaron Doolittles.
Guy Yingling and wife had business
in Davis City one day last week.
Guy Garner left Tuesday for Bellfeld,
N. D., where he will spend the summer
and take claim if suited with the
country.
| Hazel and Fern Moore spent one
evening last week with Alice Moore.
M. Griffin delivered hogs in Leon
Monday.
Walter Inman, wife and daughter
Thelma spent few days last week with
A. c. Dale's before going to their home
in Bellfeld, N. D.
Miss Anna Mcdaniel returned home
Monday after weeks pleasant visit
with relatives in Davis City and Leon.
w. V. Imam and family left Tuesday
for Bellfeld, N. d., where they will
make their future home. We are sorry
to see this estimable family leave our
vicinity, but wish them happiness and
good luck in their new home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11
n. F. D. No. 8.

Arthur Cox and wife were Saturday
night visitors at Rubia Parker's.
George Rogers and A. j. Fulton, with
their families were Sunday callers at
David Smiths.
G. B. Smith, Milt Manchester and
Misses Madge and Veta Spurlock at
tended the show at Leon Friday night.
William Pace is visiting his son, Ora
near Woodland this week.
The ball game at Cottonwood park
Sunday was postponed on account of
wet grounds.
Harve Morgan and Nc Teaters caught
a fine string of fish in Little river
Sunday.
Walter Campbell, of Center, was a
Sunday visitor at Hiram Manchester's.
The telephone meeting at Leon Thurs
day was well attended. Arrangements
have been made to build line to High
Point and Davis City at once.
G. M. Axes dug fine pool on his farm
last week. He intends to stock it with
fine fish.
Miss Clara Leahy visited with friends
in Leon over Sunday.
While digging sand at Blockley last
week Stephens and Jones unearthed
what is supposed to be the bones Of a
mastodon or some other prehistoric
animal.
Niles Truitt visited with friends at
Blockley over Sunday.
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11

RAGS WANTED REPORTER wants
a quantity of large clean cotton rags,
for which we will pay good price, de-
livered at the office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11

WANTED Green hides average run DC.
per pound. No / large horse hides,
each 1925. Highest market price for.
poultry, eggs, butter and cream.
CLARINDA POULTRY, BUTTER AND EGG Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11

Mccormick mowers and binders wear
the longest and the best goods on the
market, and Bowsher & Bowsher keep
plenty of repairs for them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11

For Oklahoma real estate write Or
call on G. B. Jordan, Enid, o. 7.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-04-11

For SALE: Some Red Polled bulls,
ready for service. Will sell cheap.
\ soft w. H. HAzLET.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-14
TAFT is RuRRYlNe HOME

Secretary Cuts Ont All 0ficlnl Func~
tions to Expedite His Return.
ON BOARD ADMIRAL HEMPHILIiS
FLAGSHIP RAINBOW tvia wireless TO
United States cruiser Cha ttanooSa.
acting as dispatch boat to NagasakD.
November l3.-secretary OF War Will
liam II. Taft and his party are In tho
best Of health and enjoying pleasant
voyage. The Rainbow Is due at Vladl.
vostok at II O'Clock on the morning
OF November 18th. Secretary Taft will
not know hts route through Europe or
his plans there until ne arrives az
vladIvosto k. It Is very probable. how
ever. that he will sail for New York
on December nth from eherbourg On
the steamer Majestic or from Ham
burg on the Hamburg American Liner
President Grant Mrs. Taft will re-
main in Europe two weeks longer. but
the Secretary OF War is anxious to
set home. and all Official entertain
mcnt at Berlin has been declared Off
by him. He may also eliminate the
Official entertainments which have
been planned tor him at st. Petersburg.
Secretary Taft expressed HIS shtisfac-
tton over the reports OF the political
situation at home.
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-14
CoRTEl-YoU IN NEW YORK
Secretary VIII Ada..ss Merchants As
sOtintion by Invitation.

Secretary VIII Add.ss Merchants As
sotintion by Invitation.
NEW YORK. November i3.--Secrs-
.tary OF tile Treasury George 3. Cortel-
you arrived In town Tonight. and at
once set al rest the Wall Street rumor
that he had decided practically TO call
upon the national banks of the coun-
try for 10 per cent. o; their govern
nient deposits. "of course" said the
secretary. II have done nothing oE
the Sort Then he added:
This Is no time to deal in rumors.
especially as to the actions of the
Secretary OF the Treasury"
Secretary Corteiyou IL here to ad
dress tie Merchants Association a,
the annual meeting of that body to-
morrow. II Is expected that he then
Viii lave SONG thing to say on the
financial situation. Tonight he would
not be quoted. The secretary has no
appointing here with bankers OF
other financial men. and plans 10 re.
turn 20 wa .hington following the mer.
chants meeting Tomorrow
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-14
THOUGHT THEY WERE TRAMPs

Young Merchant Rsndy to Hand Money
Over 10 Policemen.
Two police officers. both high In the ser.
vice, we're sitting ono night under tree in
he West End. during the time Of the
sneak Job which tor some time were per
ortratsd very frequently. young mar.
Grant came up and started to pass them
: was o'clock In the morning.
Eulio.s said one OF thenl.
Oh-er-ah. you may have all rye GOT"
replied the young man. nearly scared to
death ana too frightened to run,
Pshaw, said they, I'VE are policemen"
Young man. more frightened sim. Come
you may have all I've sct.' and he proceed.
Ell to empty his pockets, He was finally
rcassured and went on his way rejoicing
Early the nsxt day the telephone rang
tr police headquarters and q womans voice
qravered over tho line:
Two very suspicious characters loatcd
atcut my house I>-t night" rhe said, and
the! scared me = " to DEATH
As 1t happened .e Of the very officers
Who had been In the West End that night
1htwered the eslephons.
What time WIS IT," he inquired.
"a bout q o'clock"
Well. that WAS another officer and my.
seit.' he chuckled.
oh, was it, though, you were
trampe"
The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1907-11-14
COLLUS|QN TOAf|y
RATES ON LUMBER.
----------.----- :. - 1890
Complaint Filed by Great, In
dustry Against Northwestern
Railway Lines.
----------------- ------
DISCRIMINATION is CHARGED

WASHINGTON. y. e., November Ia
Allegations OF serious importance werc
made In a tonplnint nled to-day with
the Interstate Commerce Commission.
Ihey inVolve charges OF unfair dlBcrlm-
ination. iiItgal concert Of action as y e.
against practically ell the Important
NorthWestern railroad companies. Ane
Complaint WAS ttlcd by the Oregon and
Association and several other North
Pacific lumber organl2at. ons against
the Union Pacific Railroad Company
and other Western and Northwestern
that the aarenda II H by ee eonsarrenes
and concert OF action, absolutely FIX
a dns sra o Tasss !, oe forest hc Pre-
ciflc Northwest to points OF destination
IN the Eastern States. II Is alleged that
the Great Northern Railway Company
pany dominate and control the defend
ant, the Chicago, Burlington and quincy
Railroad Company and others, through
the oWnsrshg q ths,r SaDlta stock
vance Of from s to 10 cents per 100
pounds. eff ctive November list. on ali
forest forest products; that the rates are ex:
topy; and .Ra Gh' + ssne aed
rom the cornplainants the lumber In
.dustry Of the Pacific Northwest will
be riou Is. injured II not absolute
Sa tseyy sav. go eooo csn.
vested In their Industries; that they
employ 10000 people; that their an-
nual pay roll aggregates 100000, 900,
ana that they pay IN II light $4,000. 900
products.
The commission IS asked TO ADJUST
the ratefon fair and equitable basis
ard In full light OF the fair value
con1panv.. n 49, :