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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
TURN THE CASE AROUND.

We should hate to think what the
republican party would do to the dem
ocrats in the next election if the posi-
zion OF the two parties were reversed.
70 speak in the vernacular it would
probably be ga plenty"
Just think of the ammunition that
would be at hand on the firing line:
Seven years of protitless, unintelligent
malefactor batting, with not male
factor yet landed in Jail; seven years of
wild, excited and loud mouthed struggle
with the forces of predatory wealth"
with no better result to show for it
than senseless and unreasonable panic
brought about in year of big crops
and abundant material prosperity;
100000 unemployed in the city of New
York alone, with the prospects before
the winter is over of necessary estab-
lishment of the free soup kitchen, so
dreaded by political parties; hard times,
tight money, and a large degree of
business pessimism.
Just suppose that the democrats had
been in power when all these things
came about. What a picnic for the re-
publicans. What viewing with
alarm!" What soul-satisfying and
mouth filling opportunity for decanting
upon democratic inefficiency," demo
cratic radicalism," everything else that
is bad. And what final democratic
dull -thud in the next election. The
republicans would wipe the democratic
party off the map.
The democratic party might of course
take equal advantage of the political
opportunity offered-if it would. But
instead of doing SO it will probably
spend most of it's time, energy and
talents squabbling over Mr.. Bryan and
trying to prove that this, that or the
other "dark horse" that nobody ever
heard of would make better "vote-
getter" than the Nebraskan. If it
could forego this sort of exercise and
get down to business with the enemy,
we might see next November the re-
Rarkable spectacle of democratic
success at the polls Columbia s. G.
State.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
EASY TO MIX THIS.
Prepare This Simple Mixture at
Home by Shaking lngredi-
ents Well in a Bottle.

What will appear very interesting to
many people here is the article taken
from New York daily paper, giving
simple prescription, as formulated by
noted authority, who claims that he has
found positive remedy to cure almost
any case OF backache or kidney or blad-
der arrangement, in the following
simple prescription, if taken before the
stage of Bright's disease:
Fluid Extract Dandelion, one-half
ounce; Compound Kargon, one ounce;
Compound Syrup sarsaparilla, three
ounces. Shake we'll in bottle and
take in teaspoonful doses after each
meal and again at bedtime.
well-known druggist here at home,
when asked regarding this prescription,
stated that the ingredients are all HARM
less, and can be obtained at small
cost from any good prescription phar-
macy, or the mixture would be put up
If asked to do so. He further stated
that while this prescription is often
prescribed in rheumatic Affections with
splendid results, he could see no reason
why it would not be splendid remedy
for kidney and urinary troubles and
backache, as it has a peculiar action
upon the kidney structure, cleansing
these most important organs and help
ing them to sift and litter from the
foul acids and waste matter which
cause sickness and suffering. Those of
our readers who suffer can make no
mistake in giving it trial.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
A PRIMARY CALENDAR.

June 2, primary election.
June y, canvass OF votes by boards of
supervisors.
June 10, canvass of votes by state
executive council.
June 20, county conventions.
Between June 4 and July 2, district
conventions.
Between June Is and July ., state
conventions.
Before June 10, sworn statements of
expense must be filed.
Thirty days prior to June 2, nomina-
ton papers of candidates for county
office must be filled with county
auditor.
Forty days prior to June ., nomina-
ton papers of candidates for state,
congressional, state legislative office
and for United States senator and
electors must be filed with the secre-
tary of state.
Thirty days prior to June 2, the Sec
rotary OF state certifies the nomination
papers in his Office to the county
auditors.
Fifteen days before June 2, county
auditors must send sample ballots to
candidates.
!WeIt0y-Iour hours after p. m. June
2, judges must file returns for county
auditors.
Thirty days before June 2 county
committees of parties must certify to
the county auditors number of dele
gates in county convention allotted to
precincts.
June II, county auditors forward list
OF delegates elected to sit in county
conventions to county chairmen Of
parties.
No less than ten nor more than sixty
days before county conventions, calls
must be issued for district conventions.
Thirty days before June 2, the COM
mittees must certify the number of
delegates in county and district con-
ventions to the county auditor.
Not later than June II, the county
auditor must send a list of elected
county delegates to the county chair
and Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
EDUCATION OF VOTERS.

George H. Haynes, in the Political
Science Quarterly, says:
Where the suffrage is as widely ex-
tended as it is in the United States, and
where the absolute dependence of sue
cessfnl government upon the intelli-
gence of the voter is so clearly recog-
snized as it is with us, it is strange that
80 few of our states have been in the
least concerned to assure themselves
that the voter, before he comes to the
polls shall have had an opportunity to
form candid opinion upon the issues
which he is there to determine. True,
dozen or more Of our states do insist
that the voter shall be able to read and
write the English language, and shall
thus be in a position to inform himself
regarding matters of political contro-
versy. The heavy burden of his school
ing is borne, and the educational test
for the suffrage is exacted, in order
that the welfare of the state may not be
endangered by the vote of an illiterate.
But suppose that, as in Massachusetts,
the candidate for registration does read
glibly the five lines of the constitution
upon the card which he draws from the
lottery box; or suppose that, as in Mis-
sissippi, he proves that he can read
any section Of the constitution of the
state, or can understand the same
when read to him, or give reasonable
Interpretation thereof" a'phrase which,
like charity, covereth multitude of
sins, the question remains: Has the
states duty, not to the voter, but to
itself, been thus fulfilled; or are these
but preliminaries to further step in
the voters education, without which
his alleged training for citizenship in
the work of the schools and this educa-
tional test are likely to prove barren of
direct and beneficial results, so far
as the attainment of better government
is concerned?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
MISS ELIZA VANDERpOOL. OF
GRAND RIVER, IA.
Writes Letter Which. May Be of
Great Interest to Skin
Sufferers of this
City.
Dec. 3, 1906. Grand River. Iowa

Dec. 2, 1906. Grand River, Iowa.
Your D. D. D. Prescription is certainly
all right. want to thank you for what
it had done for me. When l first appli-
ed it it burned little, but l must say
again that consider it wonderful. 1t
acted like charm, cured my hands
completely. Yours truly,
Eliza Vanderpool.
What D. D. D. did in this case it
ought to do for you. This wonderful
remedy is now recognized by the
foremost physicians and scientists as
the quickest and s,lrest cure for Eczema
and skin disease of any nature. This
remedy is as safe and pleasant to use as
pure water, and is applied directly to
the afflicted parts, leaving no bad oaor
or sticky, salvy substance. The first ap-
plication gives instant relief, and as we
have been able to investigate quickly
effects the most astonishing and per-
manent cures wherever rightly used.
If you are a sufferer from any kind of
itch or skin disease Of any nature do
not fail to try this remarkable remedy.
Pamphlets on skin diseases and their
cure, diet, exercise, bathing, ETC.. free
at our store. L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
REVISION OF THE TARIFF.

Months ago, as it is we'll known,
President Roosevelt prepared a mes
sage to congress which called for i'm
mediate revision of the tariff. He wrote
it with great care, intending that it
should move congress to instant action.
That message has been pigeonholed and
has never seen the light. The presi-
dents view on the necessity for i'm
mediate relief from the burdens placed
upon the country by tariff protected
trusts has never been officially made
public.
Nobody knows better than Mr.. Roose-
welt that the tariff, as H. O. Havemeyer,
phrased it many years ago, is "the
mother of trusts" He is aware that
without the benefit of high tariff pro-
lection, trusts could not continue to
rob the people. He has been a low
tariff advocate all his life. He has it in
his power now to create public de-
mand for tariff revision that congress
would not dare to ignore.
Why has President Roosevelt not sent
that message to congress? Why has he
stilled his we'll known sentiments on
this important subject?
Why is he content to go out of Office
without having uttered one word in be-
half of despoiled people, without hav-
ing raised his voice in rebuke of the
interests that prey upon them?
Why does he not now, when the coun-
try is suffering from hard times, due in
large part to the exactions of tariff-pro-
tected trusts, send to congress the mes
sage he wrote months ago, and thus
perform service that would bring him
the blessing of the great masses of the
people?-St. Joe Observer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
democratic State Convention.

Pursuant to the call of the Democratic National
Committee delegate convention of the Democratic
party OF Iowa is hereby called to in the city OF
Cedar Rapids on Thursday, March 20, 1908, at tho
hour OF 10 o'clock m, the purpose of said assembly
being to provide representation from this the
National Convention to be held at Denver, Colorado
on July l90S by the election of four delegates and
four aternates at-large and two delegates and two
aiternates from each of the eleven congressional
districts of the state. Also for the transaction Of
such other business as the convention NAV deem
necessary and proper.
The ratio of representation will be two delegates
from each county and one additional delegate for
each I0O votes and fraction thereof above 100
east for the Hon. Claude r. Porter for governor at
the last general election Upon such basis the coun-
sies OF the Eighth congressional district will be en-
Titled to the number Of delegates forth below:
Votes for Porter N Delegates
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

The hotel keepers of Denver, Colo,
have promised the subcommittee of the
democratic national committee not to
raise their rates to delegates attending
the national convention. The committee
could not call for guarantee of the
same sort covering other people who
may be drawn to Denver by the demo-
cratic gathering, but it is to be hoped
that the hotel men will recognize that
fair play to all who may come will be
the best policy for the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

Two Iowa congressman, Cousins and
Birdsall, have announced that they will
not be candidates for reelection this
year. Evidently they have read the
handwriting on the wall. Now it is in
order for Col. Pete Hepburn to wake up
and realize that the people Of the eighth
district are tired of his misrepresenta-
ton of the district. If he cannot read
the handwriting the people will read it
to him at the polls next November.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

From all over the eighth district
come letters Of encouragement for V..R.
McGinnis for congressman. Mr.. Nc
Ginnis would make strong candidate
and the prospects for his nomination
and election are exceedingly bright.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

Congressman awney, chairman of the
committee on appropriations, warns his
colleagues they must face a deficit of
$11S,OO0,0OO in the revenues of the gov
eminent. Where! oh where! is republic
can prosperity gomez Southwest Demo-
crat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

The big manufacturers of the United
States were in Washington few days
ago, ostensibly for tariff revision, but
they were anxious to put it off for a
while, by advocating the commission
route.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

The republican breach in the ranks
of the G. 0. P. of Ohio seems to be get
ting wide enough to make future trou-
BILE. Two republican candidates for
the presidency would make the
campaign really interesting.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
What Everybody Wants

Everybody desires good health, which
is impossible unless the kidneys are
healthy. Foley's Kidney Remedy
corrects Irregularities and cures all
forms of kidney or bladder disorders.
Take Foley's Kidney Remedy at once
and prevent Bright's disease and dia-
betes. Bell & Robinson
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

With men out of work wages natur-
ally declined and consumption of lux
even suffer for necessities. Are not
these conditions good evidence that the
high tariff does not insure prosperity,
in spite of the boast Of the republican
leaders that protection produces pros
perity?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

With a deficit of $11S,0OO,OOO in the
revenue of the government staring the
people in the face, that much talked of
republican prosperity does not seem so
really real.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

If the republicans thought Bryan rad
ical in his utterances in 1896 and 1900,
what do they think of the latest Roose-
welt message to congress.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

1t will be remembered that last fall
we mentioned the fact that W. H. Web
ster had found freak ear of corn in
his field and that it was exceptionally
large. The first of the week he shelled
the ear and found that it had 2O5Onker-
nels Of corn on it.-Garden Grove Elk
press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

Wonder if the republicans will carry
empty dinner pals and free soup house
transparencies in their parades this
fall?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

Al voters subscribing to the fundamental princi-
Pies OF Democracy invited to participate in TIL.
selection OF delegates to this convention.
ny order of the Democratic State Central Com
mittee of Iowa. ~
Done at Des Moines, February 2, 1908
e. I. McGiNTY, G. W. MILLER
Secretary. Chairman
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, l S.
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is senior
partner of F. j. Cheney Co., doing business in the
city of Toledo, county and state aforesaid and that
said firm will pay the of ONE HUNDRED
DOLLARS for each and every case of Catarrh that
cannot be cured by the use OF Halls Catarrh Cure
FRANK j. CHENEY =
Sworn to before me and subscribed in my presence
this 9th day of December A. d. 1885.
A. w. GLEASON, Il
(SEAL)
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarh Cure is taken internally, and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free.
E. j. CHENEY & CO., TOLEDO, O..
Sold by all druggists 75c.
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

Every democrat should adopt the
watchwords, Success in November"
and see that the slogan is carried out.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

The good old-fashioned fellow who in.
sisted that the foreigner paid the tax
seems to be away just now.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

The accountant who balances books
must have steady job.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
Miss CENA PETERSON,

A young man should learn to say mo-
especially in leap year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

GOSSIP comes in pieces, SO break it
gently.
have used five bottles of your rem
edy and find it complete success as a
sure cure for Roup, especially in the
head and throat and think none can do
better than give Walkers Roup & Chol-
era Cure trial when in need of such an
article.
Miss CENA PETERSON,
Lorimor, Ia.
For sale by W. G. Stempel & Co., and
L. P. Van Werden.
A young man should learn to say "no,'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

Gossip comes in pieces, SO break it
gently.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20
ANNUAL STATEMENT
OF the Receipts and Expenditures
OF the Leon School District for
Year Ending FEB. Is, 1908.

TEACHERS FUND
Feb. Is, 1907, balance on hand - s 6l2 l6
received from county treasurer ......... 5,205 90
received from TUITION. ..-.,........ 498 90
$6,315 l6
fad teachers........-.. ,784 80
Balance ON hand $50 II
SCHOOL HOUSE FUND
RECEIPTS
Feb. is, 1907 balance on hand & 527 az
Received from county treasurer l270 90
Received from sale of old material ...... 90
$l,799 86
DISBURSEMENTS
Geo. w. Bechtel & Co, bond and interest s 700 25
Geo. w. Bechtel & Co, bond and Interest," $50 25
r. L. jenkins, labor. "a 90
Geo. Watsabaugh, labor. so 25
american Seating Go, seats ................. 70 go
VIM howard, labor .............. Sc 05
Y. A. hubacher lumber Observation-Disclosures. 118 80
farqunar Bros, labor and material 1870 "a
VIM Mckay, labor. Observation-Disclosures. 10 95
Des hloines Mfg. GO, repairs. ........ Is 81
LauritZen Bros, labor ...... . 10 80
I. w. Ballew lime and cement % 90
+. G. Mullinnix, labor and material - 1888 o.
1882 27
raid warrants... Observation-Disclosures. 1922 81
Overpaid .. $50 al
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-02-20

CONTINGENT FUND
RECEIPTS
Received from county treasurer $l,7o5 90
oVerpaid 529 SO
S2234 80
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
FIFTEEN VESSELS ARRikED
IN PORT YESTERDAY
One Steamer, Four Schooners and
Nine earses He c tor Coal
Cargoes.

Fifteen American vessels. including
one steamship. five schooners ana
nlne baTges. arrived 1T this port yes
te day from Now England The
steamship, the Rlvenscraig. took 3,aG0
tons OF coal and sailed for Provi-
dence; three oi the schooncrs came FOR
coal cargoes; one schooner. The six
masled Addie NJ. Lawrence. is ru-
chartered. but Is expected TO load
hcrc. The other schooner. the Venus,
brought ca of anthracitc coal.
ana the nie barges came to load car
goes of coal This IS one of the larg-
es; fleets OF vessels that has arrived
at this port during any day In the
past year.
Many OF he vessels were locked nj
tho coal piers Immediately on their
arrival and every berth at the four
coal piers was filled early in the
moifning; With plenty of coal OH
The yard To supply nil demands, rapid
dumping was done throughout the
cay, something like 10000 tons being
se'n over the piers. From 1870 II. IN.
to noon abou, 5000 tons was dump
ed. This is a record for that space of
time.
May of the vessels arriving during
the Day could not he accommodated
at the piers and large feet is now
anchored III the stream. Several
schooners and barges are due here to-
day ana by tonight more than dozen
ccal vessels probably will he at an
Choir in The hnrbo,
The recent slump in the coal tranc
here seems now TO lac NJ an end and
II Is expectc, that from this time oil
there will he unusual activity at the
piers.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
DR.. PORTER ANNOUNCES
HIS DECISION TONIGHT
Members CT Congregation Fear That
Their Pastor viii Accent Lex.
ington Call.

Rev. j. w. Porter, ID. D.. pastor or
lie Newport News Baptist church
riturned 10 the city last night from
Lexington. Ky. and tonight he Will
announce 10 his congregation whether
or not he will accept the call extend
ed TO him by the First Baptist church
OF Lexington. Although DIR. Porter
VII have nothing to say on the sub
Jet until the meeting OF the congrc-
cation tonight. it is feared that the
Efforts 10 prevail upon him 10 lemain
here have been in vain.
Sunday. DIR. Porter occupied the
pulpit of the First Baptist church of
Lexington at both the morning and
evening services. He was given an
enthusiastic reception. ana was heard
al both services by large congre ga
tons.
The church here has offered every
possible inducement to keep its pas
tor. and If DR.. Porter leaves II will
not be on account of temporal con-
$ 'derations.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
FIREMAN HURT BY FALL
FROM SCALING LADDER
Engineer NJ. l.. Bragg. Of La France
Company Sustains Painful
Injuries.

While ascending scaling lader n.
chimney fire ut 331 Forty.second
street about $40 O'Clock Yesterday
afternoon, Engineer NJ. l.. Bragg. OF
M la France Engine Company No.
:. fell distance of about - feet 10
.he ground below. and sustained pain
lui, nut not serious injuries about the
risht leg. The accident was caused
by the slipping of the ladder.
Engineer Bragg was off duty yes
,erday and when the alarm OF fire was
turned In he was visiting his brother
al the North End fire house. He
went TO the fire with the North End
company
me ire was confined to a chimney
~ me building and was extinguished
without damage TO the structure.
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
- ---Ss-----
SHIPPING REPORT.
Tuesday, March 10, 1908.

Arrived.
Steamer RavenscraiP, Johnson. Pro-
fidence-to Warren & Monks Coal
COMPANY in ballast.
Schooner Margaret Haskell. Hart.
Portland--to Warren & Monks Coal
Company in ballast.
Schooner Clara 4. DOnnell. Dreden-
hnrg. Clarks Cove. Me.--to New River
Consolidated Coal Company in ral.
last.
Schooner waltham. Barter. New
fork-to New River Consolidated
Coal Company in ballast.
Schooner Addic NJ. Lawrence, Ross,
Portland-Not chartered.
Schooner Venus. Parks. PhilaJel.
nhia. Loaded with anthracite coal.
Barge Lancaster from Providence
TO Chesapeake g. Ohio Coal Agency
Company IN ballast.
Barge Felix from Providence-to
Chesapeake C Ohio Coal and Cole
Company in ballast,
Barge Enos Soule from Providence
Ito Chesapeake G. Ohio Coal and
Coke Company in ballast.
Barge Julia Il. Dempsey from Proyi-
dence-to Chesapeake G. Ohio Coal
and Coke Company In ballast.
Barge ]. +. Chapman from Provi-
dence-to Chesapeake &c Ohio Coal
and Coke Company In ballast.
Barge West Virginia from provi !.
dence-to Warren & Monks Coal
Company in ballast.
Barge Ohio from New London-io
chesapeake & Ohio Coal Agency
Company in ballast.
Barge Idaho from Providence-to
chesaneake & Ohio Coal Agency Com.
pany in ballast.
Barge Iowa from Providence-to
Chesapeake G Ohio Coal Agency Com.
pany in ballast
Daily press. [volume] (Newport News, Va.) 1896-current, 1908-03-11
Chamber Of Commerce Committee
VIII Apply to Traffic Authorities
Of al HOads.
MEANS OF ENDING DISCRIMINATION
No Steps Toward Bringing Complaints
to Attention of Interstate Commerce
Commission viii be Taken Until
After Appeal for Relief Has Been
Been Ma.

by unanimous vote tho Chamber
OF Commerce committee Oh ,ranspor-
tation and traffic last night decided
that Tor the present 1t would take no
action III the matter OF applying 10
tue Interstate commerce commission
icr relief from the alleged discrimin-
alton in railway freight rates against
Newport News, but would Immediate
ly take IN With The railway compan-
les affected. the proposition OF making
Newport News II Virginia common
point for freight rates.
This action was token on a motion
made by Nj. II. Lash and tho com
n'ttce's attorncr Captain G. Berke-
ley, was directed to open negotiations
at once with the highest traffic auth
critics OF oil OF the railroads over
which freight is shipped To and from
Newport News. with view to having
the companies make this city a com
mon freight point.
Should the committee be successful
In its efforts to have this city made
common freight poin, for freight
iates. the alleged discrimination In
rates against this city would be stop
ped, and the city would reap many
benefits.
Nj. j. II. Graves, local agent for
the chesapeake & Ohio Railway. was
present at Tie meeting of the commit
zee last night and he staed that he
would aid the committee ana is at
ornew in every way possible in car
fyihg OH; its present pan.