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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-26

We sell Guns and Traps cheap, and
buy Hides, Furs, Pelts, etc.
NORTHWESTERN HIDE & FUR Co.
1886 Minneapolis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-26

For SALR-A few full blood White Wy
andotte cockerels. RALPH McGINNIs. tt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-26

Goals from touchdowns, Housh 4.
Referee, Senseney. Umpire, Willet.
Head linesman, Lorey. Time of halves,
25 and Is minutes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-11-26
Court Adjourned Friday.

Judge Towner completed the work Of
the November term of court on Friday
and adjourned court for the term. The
following cases we're disposed of in ad-
dition to those previously reported:
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
POOLROOh LAW,
SYLVESTER'S PLAN
Liquors Not to Be Sold
and Windows Can't
Be Screened.

In line with his recommendation In
his annual report that a more strict
supervision be kept over the small clubs
OF the city. Major Sylvester has for
warded Commissioner West tentative
amendment tc the act to license billiard
and pool tables in the District.
The amendment provides that it shall
be unlawful for the proprietors< of bill
lard or poolrOOms to sell OF allow to
be sold in the same room liquors OF any
kind. All such places must be closed
on Sunday It is provided also that
a tax Of SIS a year be paid on every
table upon which there Is a charge for
playing. All such club rooms are to be
opened at all times to the inspection Of
any member Of the Metropolitan police
force, are 10 be closed on Sunday and
during the same hours that barrooms
are required to be closed.
No curtain. screen or other Ob5tTuc-
ton to the view shall be hung at any
time so as 70 prevent the tables from
being seen from the street No pool
room shall be established IN a resi-
dental neighborhood, and no person be-
low the age OF eighteen years shall be
permitted to patronlze such rooms.
The amendment was forwarded 10
Corporation Counsel Thomas for report
as TO its legal form.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
THREATENS SUICIDE
TO ESCAPE PUBLIC
Cooke Asks World Not to
Hound Him and Flo
retta Whaley.

San FRANCISCO, Jan. AIN bitter
plea to be "let alone" the Rev. Jere
knode Cooke. who eloDed from Hemp
stead, L L, with little Floretta Whaley.
before leaving this city intimated to
friends that If the continued pounding
Of himself and his girl companion is not
stopped they may Kill themselves.
We gave up everything for love-" he
said. and know we must suffer But
we nave been very happy, although
poor and all we ask Is 10 be left alone. -
In discussing their case before Ieay-
Ing, Cooke declared he could not i'm
aglne why his wife does not secure a
divorce, so that he aad the girl can get
married. He declared that when the
knowledge of his love for Floretta was
borne home to him there was nothing
left for them but flight.
4 could not ask the world to forgive
my SIM" he declared, but / could share
the punishment with the girl ] loved.
True, we haven't had much money, and
sometimes we haven't had even enough
to eat. but through it all we were very
happy with each other. Yet the Unfeel-
ing public had to hunt Us down. TO
hound our every step. and We must
again nee into the world and continue
anew among other strangers the fight
tor existence.
My married life never was happy.
end ] have not known true freedom ex-
ccpt during these Few brief months. But
whatever happens in the future, FlOTetta
and ] will meet Il together"
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
SCOTT MUST Be SHOWN
HOW DEPART hENT RUNS

Representative Scott Of Kansas. the
new chairman Of the House Committee
on Agriculture, mas set a new pace for
the chairnen OF important committees
having to do with great administrative
departments.
Mr.. Scott has been busy for a month
at the Agricultural Department. He
mas ben studying the system with his
own eyes, and seeing whether there is
anything that needs overhauling. He is
not taking anybody's word FOR any
Lhlng. but is prying into the facts on
ms own account He has tried 10 &C
quaint himself with the operations Of
every important bureau Of the depart
ment. lie has given the Forest Service
careful attention, Is well as such i'm
portant bureaus as that Of Animal IN
dustry. Chemistry, Soils, and the Ike.
The Agricultural Department is ex-
panding at 2 rapid rate, and IS coming
TO be one OF the largest departments OF
the Government. Mr.. Scott is putting
himself IN position that viii make "a
possible for him 20 discuss iuLeIlgently
on the hoor OF the House all questions.
that pertain To the Department o.
Agriculture, to which ais committee
sustains a close relation.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
MILL HANDS DEFY
BRITISH SPINNERS
Owners Threaten Lockout
and Say Trade Condi-
tons Are Bad.

MANCHESTER, England. Jan A.
Representatives OF the 200. 600 cotton mill
operatives here and at nearby manu-
featuring towns replied in a defiant tone
20 the owners threat OF a lockout unless
the employees in two strike-bound estab-
llshments at Oldham return to work by
January IS.
The spInners say the wage dispute is
common and that the present time is
as good rs any TO fight to a finish. They
say the supply Of cotton goods on hand
is low. that the curtailment OF produc-
ton in American mills promises well
for English concerns, that for both rea-
sons the time is opportune from the
employers standpoint for prolonged la
Dor trouble.
The owners deny that the market is
under supplied. They say the American
curtailment followed a falling off in
the demand and that business conditions
are such that they can afford better than
any time in years to face a period Of
prolonged idleness.
Ninety-slX per cent Of the employees IN
the district are acting together The
employees are unit and there is a
prospect that sympathetic strikes will
follow II the cottoB mill operatives need
help.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
LEAPS TO DEATH,
HER HONE ATTIRE
Rescuers in Arms Length,
Burned Baby's Mother
Loses Control.

NEW YORK. Jan. 4-When aid had
come within arms reach, Mrs, Ger
ardina Teschi. one of the tenants in the
apartment, section OF Waverly Hall, a
public building at Myrtle and Waverly
avenues, Brooklyn. terrified by flames
about her, jumped from the fourth floor
window last night. and was dashed to
death on the pavement. Her ten-months-
old baby was found after the IRE burned
to death.
Two Luhdred men, women, and chill
dren had narrow escapes IN the fire
that started in the cellar Of the four
story wooden building. and flashed to
the roof with the swiftness Of a pow
der train. One hundred women were
attending a meeting Of a local council
Of the Daughters Of Liberty, on the
second floor, when the fire started. over
100 boys, girls, and grown persons were
seated in another hall on the second
floor. watching a moving picture eXhl-
bition. On the WayeTley side Of the
building. there were a score of tenants
in apartments, and only the quick alarm
saved many from being killed or in
Jured.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
WbRDnAN SELLS HOUSE
ON COLUMBIA HEIGHTS

Harry Wardman. the builder, has sold
one of the new colonial houses being
erected on the corner Of Thirteenth and
Kenyon STREETS. Columbia Heights. The
price paid by the purchaser was $3.50.
The transaction was made through the
firm of Moore & Hi, Inc The pur-
chaser's name was not given out for
publication
These houses VIII not be completed
before March 1, and viii follow the ex-
elusive colonial design which Mr.. Ward
man has Incorporated into few OF the
houses recently erected by him that are
now listed for sale.
The property located at 1924 Potomac
street, improved by a modern brick
dwelling vita Up-tO-date c0nveniences,
nds been sold to J. II. Howard for $3.50.
1t was sold through Thomas !. owen
& Son, auctiOneers. At a trustees sale.
The trustees appointed by the court
to settle the estate were Raphael 4.
Casilear and y. Donald Miller.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
DEVELOP ENT CO.
DECLARED FRAUD
Government Bars Rock IS
Iand-PaCific Concern
From Mails.

The Rock Island-Pacific Development
Company, at st. LOUIS, No, has been
denied the further use of the United
States mails. The department concludes
from the evidence on file that the COM
pany's claim of owning and controlling
a town site at Optima, Okla, was not
true.
The HomeseekeTs' Cooperative Colon
izatiOn Company, at Hot Springs. Ark,
which advertised that 1t controlled So
COO acres Of the finest land in west
Texas, which was to be sold on the in
stallment plan, and subdtVided by q
drawing, Is also in the also-ran class
today Postmaster General Meyer d.
reCted that a fraud order be issued
against the concern, which not only fell
under the provision Of the lottery
statutes, but possessed several other
features that did not recommend il to a
discriminating official as a safe and
sane business proposition.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
TOURISTS BOUND SOUTH
LIKE STEAMER TO NORFOLK

Tourists going southwark to the win
ter resorts Of the Carolinas and Florida
appreciate the splendid service main
tanned by the Norfolk & Washington
Steamboat Company il no small meas
ure. The schedule is convenient and the
superior accommodations afforded by
the modern boats leaves nothing 70 be
desired on the travellers part.
The state rooms are models OF COM
fort aud luxury, the public cabins ara
spacious and elegantly decorated while
the dining service, upon which hinges 90
much OF the pleasure Of jOUTneying
aboard ship, is above criticism.
The daily sailing hour is $50 p m, the
trip to Old Point and Norfolk being
made overnight Train connections FOR
all points South are made at Norfolk,
also steamer connections for New York
and Boston Tourists will find ticket
offices at Seventh street wharf and at
715 Fourteenth street.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
NEW YORK NOT TO SUE
FOR CAROLINA BONDS

NEW YORK. Jan. 4.-Governor
Hughes has declined to accept for col
lection, under a law passed by the
Legislature Of 1906, 100000 in defaulted
North Carolina State bonds. This be-
came known yesterday when the com
mittee which offered the bonds made
public the correspondence with the
governor.
Edward I. Andrews is counsel for the
coyur Aitte. The governor is empowered
to accept defaulted bonds and institute
suit for the State. the money recovered
10 be devoted to education and 20
charity.
Mr.. Andrews. in mis- first letter 10
Governor Hughes, formally rendered the
million dollars IN bonds, with a request
that suit be brought. Governor Hughes
replied that he did not believe the State
Of New York was disposed 10 bring suit
against North Carolina on bonds
which IT did not own. 4-IT. Andrews re-
piled, quoting the law, and inferring
that L was mandatory.
Governor Hughes closed the incident
by saying that the Jaw is pot T1anda-
tory, and that he would not act,
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
Sleeplessness

Sleeplessness IS a result Of 'ex-
hausted nerve force. You must
have sleep-it is natures rebuild
ing period. It IS the period in
which she stores up strength and
vigor. You will sleep well and
awaken fresh, if you take
DR.. Miles Nervine. It brings
sleep by soothing the tired nerves.
Its invigorating effect is felt
throughout the entire system.
I used DR.. Niles Resuora tive Nervin5
for extreme nervousness. brought on by
over exhaustion. It sOothed and strength
ened my nerves. Il enabled me 10 get
restful sleep which 7 was unable 10 set
before taking the Nervine- For nervous
troubles know II nothing that can equal
it." HRS. II. EBE%SPERGER,
2S6 JAW St Utica. n. Z
II first bottle fails 70 benefit. money back.
MILES MEDICAL CO., EIkhart, Ind
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
INCORPORATION LAW
AROUSES PROTEST
|. D. Warrington Thinks
Majority of Trustees
Needn't Be Citizens.

IN a letter to the Commissioners, L D.
Warrington, Of 2S14 Thirteenth street
northwest. declares that section COS OF
the District Code is "a fraud and trou-
ble-breedinG provision He recon-
mends its amendment
The section IN question relates to the
trustees Of stock companies and pro
vides that the stock. property. and con-
Germs or such companies shall be man
aged by not less than three nor more
than fifteen trustees, who shall be stock
holders and a majority citizens Of the
District of Columbia.
The latter phrase IS the one 20 which
Mr.. Warrington takes exception. THE
Objectionable part of the section con-
sists of the words and a majority citi-
gems of the District Of Columbia, -
says Mr. Warrington, FOR the reason
that a great many companies have been
incorporated under the District Code 10
transact business in other jurisdictions.
and those who We're the real incorpor-
ators and the active members of the cor
porqtiOns usually reside IN foreign jur1S-
dictiOn.
Catchy advertisements are run in diff
ferent newspapers of the country invit-
ing attention TO the low cost OF securing
a charter under the laws Of the District
of Columbia Words and questions en-
able the practice Of a sort Of fraud in
that corporations are chartered pre-
sumably N a bona fide manner, but the
trustees are never represented by a ma
jOrity living within the District.
Consequently, for no other reason
than to maintain the good reputation Of
the District an amendment to section.
Cos by striking out the words and IA
majority citizens Of the District would
in my opinion, be advisable"
Mr Warrington letter viii be re-
ferred to the Corporation Counsel
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
ABOLISH C0L0RED TROOPS,
COMMITTEE MAY SUGGEST

The mastering out OF all colored sol
diers in the army may be recommended
by the Democratic members Of the Sen
ate Committee on Military Affairs, in
connection with the report on the
Brownsville matter. The committee is
expected TO submit its report within
two weeks.
Senator Warren, chairman of the com
mittee, and a part OF the Republican
Senators, in holding the negro soldiers
responsible for the shooting.
Senator Foraker will hold that the
guilt of the colored soldiers has not
been established
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
FOUND DEAD IN HIS CELL;
ACCIDENT TO PRISONER

MOBILE, Ala, Jan. 4.-MichaeI a.
Toner. twenty-fOur years Of age. a
stenOgraPhAT, was found dead in his
cell at police station this morning from
being strangled, either by accident OF TO
take his life. The former theory is ad-
yanced by the police. Young Toner was
held because Of mental arrangement
PENDING his removal to another IL THU
ton
Toner mounted a porcelain washstand
in his cell. and his feet slipped In
falling his head was wedged against an
iron beam, and GENERALIZATION follOwed.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
COLBY WILL RETIRE
FROM SERVICE JAN. 20

Orders were issued at The Navy De-
partment today detaching Capt. H. g.
o. Colby from duty in charge Of the
navy recruiting station at Boston Janu-
airy q because Of his retirement for
age the next day.
Capt Herbert Winslow, who was de-
tached from command of the battleship
Kearsarge because IN the eyes Of the
President he was too old for that duty,
viii relieve Captain Colby at Boston.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
THEATER MEN ORGAr.lZE;
OFFICERS ARE ELECTED

NEW YORK, Jan. 4-The National
Association Of Theatrical Producing Man
ayers organized last night and elected
the following officers: President Henry
W. Savage; vice president. Charles E
BIaney, treasurer, Samuel Scribner;
secretary, Hollis Z. Cooley.
The board OF directors includes the
four executive officers ex offIcio. and
also the following eleven men: II. B.
Harris. Jules hurry. Gus Hill. George
Tyler, Harry AIaTtel, Benjamin F. Roe
der, Al. H. Woods, J. W. Jacobs, ". F.
Conner, Charles Yale and W. A. Brady
Application for a charter under the
laws Of the State OF New York will be
made IN the immediate future
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
RUNAWAY DAUGHTER
EXPECTED TO RETURN

Mrs. Anna Walker. of 5S7 NJ street
southwest. whose daughter, Anna
Maud, is thought to have run away in
company with Mary Bowie, OF 5O3 n
street southwest. said this morning that
she believes her daughter is not in Bal
timore. as was at first thought and
that the girl viii return home this even
ing.
Miss Bowie, with whom the Walker
girl is alleged to have left her home. is
a sister Of Cecilia Bowie, whose moth
cr and brother were acquitted OF muir
deTing Herbert POsey in la Plata, Md,
last summer. Miss Bowie was formerly
employed IN a local department store,
While Miss Walker was studying at the
telephone school here.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
HONDURAS TO INSTALL
EXPERIMENT STATIONS

The republic OF Honduras is thinking
OF instiCuting the agricultural expert
ment station system now in force IN
the United States Econstantino FL
aIiOs. a prominent government official,
Is now - Washington studying the
scheme He viii visit the Government
stations at Louisiana, New Mexico, and
at Cornell
Honduras will require the services Of
two Americans to assist in putting the
system into effect in Honduras. Flallos
VIII select the men on consultation with
Secretary Wilson
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
GLENN REFUSES PARDON
TO EMBEZZLING CASHIER

RALEIGH. N c., Jan 4-GOv- Glenn
has refused to pardon former Cashier
Thomas S. Dewey, convicted Of embez-
cling $3.50 900 from the Merchants and
Farmers Bank OF Newburn- Dewey
was convicted Of embezzlemeut two and
a-half years ago, and sentenced 70 six
years in the State prison
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
scHOME. SWEET HOME. >

Home. Sweet Home was first sung
in this country at q theater in PhiIa-
delphia in connection with the produc-
ton OF John Howard Payne's melo-
drama, "Clari- the Maid Of Milan. %
This was in 1873 The play was origi-
nally produced in COVenJ Garden The
ater London, and Immediately the
sweet air OF the song sung by CIari
became famous
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
BIG CARGO OF CARS
FOR PANAMA CANAL

MOBILE, Ala, Jan, THE Norwe-
gian steamer Bertha sailed yesterday
afternoon for Colon, Panama, with an
immense cargo Of railroad cars for use
on the isthmus canal construction. also
creosoted p'Hng and cross ties. An
other steamer is expected In a few days
to leave for the same port. and it is pos
siblO some months viii be required as
vel as a number Of vessels 10 handle
this shipment through Mobile
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
MAN STABBED 9 TIMES,
BLACK HAND SUSPECTED

NEWARK, n. -, Jan. Joseph
AvelinO, a shoemaker. was found dead
today in Irvington. a suburb. with nine
stab wounds in his body near the heart.
The crime IS supposed 10 have been
committed by members OF a Black
Hand gang. His body was found by a
storeseeper next door 10 the shoe
makers place. There IS no clue to the
murderers.
Any one Of the nine wounds would
have caused death
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
LOW FARE IS GRANTED
TENNESSEE BY SOUTHERN

COLUMBIA, S, c., Jan. A-Tennessee
IS to be granted the 2hs-cent passenger
rate which was voluntarily offered to
South Carolina yesterday by the South
ern Railway, and for the same reason.
Tennessee and South Carolina are
among the few Southern States with
which the Southern Railway has no
controversy, neither having passed anti
railroad laws recently.
This announcement IS made incident
ally by President Finley. Of the South
ern Railway, In connection with the
PRONUNCIATION Of the new South Carolina
rates.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
DIR. BROWN IN WASHINGTON

The Rev. DR.. ". F. Brown, Of Pitts
burg. arrived here yesterday and expects
to spend the winter IN Washington. He
IS at the National Hotel for the present.
DIT. Brown belongs 10 q family OF noted
ministers and educators, his grandfather
and father having been presidents OF
Jefferson College, at CanOnsbuTg. Pa.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
TO JUMP ON CAR,
WOMAN HURT BY FALL

While attempting 10 board a moving
car at Seventh and + streets north
west. last night, Mary Z. West. twenty
eight years old, Of 1918 Twenty-flrst
street northwest. was thrown to the
ground and received a slight cut on her
head The woman was painfully, bUs
not seriously. bruised about the body
After having her wounds dressed at
Emergency Hospital she was allowed 10
20 home.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
DRIVERS LICENSE URGED
BY MAJOR SYLVESTER

Ma for Sylvester has recommended
that the license tax law be amended so
as to provide that O license fee OF s.
be levied upon the drivers Of carriages,
omnIbuses, wagons, and other passenger
vehicles for hire, and that q list OF the
names Of all such drivers. their license
numbers and other information concern
ing them be kept IN the office OF the
Police Department
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
PART OF TROOPS WITHDRAW
FROM GOLDFIELD MINES

GOLDFIELD. New, Jan. about 100
Of the Federal troops which were sta
toned here during the recent strike
scare are now on their way 10 San
Francisco. The force still remaining
consists Of 1856 officers and men.
They will protect the mines until the
Legislature takes some action to re
Heva them
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
GAS LIGHT IGNIrEs CURTAIN.

About o'clock yesterday evening a
small blaze occurred in the home OF
J. D O'AIeRTa. OF 647 Seventh street
northwest, costing $50 damages. covered
by insurance. a lace curtain coming
INTO contact with q lighted gas Jet was
the cause Of the FIRE
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
PARIS SCENTS TROUBLE
BETWEEN U.S.. AND JAPS

PARIS, Jan. 4-The American-Japa-
nese situation Is being given eOnsidera-
BILE attention by the Paris papers. The
fact that Japan has not accepted the
American immigration conditions. cou-
pied with the news that the Navy De
partment has decided to keep the tor
pedobOat fOtilla and the battleships to-
gether for the remainder OF the cruise,
is regarded as especially significant.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
Baltimore and Return, s1.a5, Baltimor,

& Ohio R. r. every Saturday and Sun
DAY. All trains both ways, both days,
except Royal Limited. City Offices, 14IT
G st. and 619 Pennsy lVania ave.
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
Are You Drawing an Income

on your surplus money? Begin the new
year by opening q bank account with
Union Trust Co, 18th and II. Interest
paid on all accounts Govt control
The Washington times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1902-1939, 1908-01-04
RUN DOWN SYSTEM

due 10 malarial conditions does moro
toward development OF typhoid fever
germ than contaminated water or milk
supply. BY the use Of
The San Francisco call., 1908-05-31

from The Big Store for immediate clearance and
prices put upon it that have absolutely bear
ing to its intrinsic value Choose among the en-
tire lot of gauze sles silk isles and embroidery isles
at 55c