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The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
PRESIDENT CONSIDERS
VENEZUELAN TROUBLE
Strife in Central America Is
Also Discussed at Import
ant Conference

OYSTER BAY, July 24.-An inpor-
tant conference between the president.
Secretary of State Root and Acting Sec
retary Bacon was held at Sycamore
Hill today. No official statement was
given out. but the situation that has
arisen between Venezuela and the
United States and between Venezuela
and The Netherlands undoubtedly was
one of the matters which received at
tention.
The revolt in Honduras and the pos
sibility of Salvador and Guatemala be-
coming involved in that trouble also is
thought to have been taken up by the
president and Root, as the United
States, with Mexico, is bound by treaty
to maintain peace between the Central
American republics.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
SERVIAN PRIEST is
HELD AS ANARCHIST
Detained at Ellis Island Because
He Said at Chicago "Roose-
welt Ought to Be Killed"
SPECIAL DISPATCH TO THE CAL

CHICAGO. July 24.-"President Rooss-
welt ought to be killed" These words.
alleged to have been uttered by Rev.
Steven Name Bozichkowich, a priest in
the Servian church at Chicago, are re-
sponsible for his present detention at
Ellis island on the ground that he Is
an anarchist and undesirable citizen.
According TO affidavits furnished to
the department OF commerce and labor
by D. D. Davis. immigration inspector
in charge Of the Chicago ONCE, for
warded to Washington July Is, the Ser
Wan priest is a rabid anarchist and ia
strongly opposed to our form OF gov
ernment.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
200 CASUALTIES MARK
CANNONADE AT .TABRIZ
Residents Appeal to Shah
Through the European Le-
cations at Teherau

TEHERAN. July IA heavy can
nonade. 1t is reported. has been going
on at Tabriz. According to advices re-
ceived here. the casualties number zbO.
The residents of Tabriz have made an
appeal to the shah through the
are reported at Ispahan and other
places.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
MINERS DROWN WHILE
AT WORK IN MINE
Tools Pierce Wall and Tap Subs
terranean River Which
Suffocates Men
BERNE. SwitzerIand. JlIv 24-Tb.

BERNE, Switzerland. July 24.-There
was a frightful accident early this
morning in the Loetchburg tunnel, in
the Bernese Alps, which resulted in the
death of 25 workmen
The men were drilling inside the tun-
nell Without warning their tools
pierced the wall that separated them
from a subterranean river or lake tha
existence of which was not known
The wall gave way with a crash and
a torrent of water and mud rushed
into the tunnel and filed it. All of
the workmen were drowned.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
CALL OF IRRIGATION CONGRESS-

ALBUQUERQUE, n. NJ. July "a
The executive committee OF the ma
tional irrigation congress today issued
the call for. the sixteenth national irri-
cation congress. TO be held in this, city
September 2s to October 3, inclusive.
The call states that the four great OBJ
jects of the congress are ito save the
forests. store the floods, reclaim the
and adds that all who are interested in
the achievement of any OF these OBJ
jects are invited to attend the con-
gress.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
SENATOR PERKINS SUED

SANTA BARBARA, July 24-United
States Senator George c. Perkins has
been made defendant in suit to quiet
title to half of block in the town of
Los Alamos, this county. Complaint
was filed today by Henry lanes
Iaughlin against Perkins and the Point
Sal wharf company. Property worth
Thousands of dollars is involved.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
BUS OvERTURNs-5 HITRT

PORTLAND, July PA special dis
patch from Stevenson, Wash. to the
Oregonian. reports the injury of four
women and a boy at Carson landing
on ths Columbia river this afternoon
by the cverturning of a hotel bus.
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
BANK PRESIDENT FOUND GUILT,

GREAT BEND, Ind. July 24.-After
being out two days and nights the
inrv in the case of Edward Roche
mobile, president of the defunct Bank
of Eilinwood, found the defendant
guilty on one count charging him with
receiving deposits after the limit of
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
INDEX OF THE
SAN FRANCISCO CALLS
TELEPHONE KEARNY SO
SATURDAY. JULY 20. 1908
WEATHER CONDITIONS
NEWS TO-DAY

YESTERDAY-Cloudy; west wind; maximum
temperature. 90; minimum, 50.
FORECAST FOR TODAYAFair. with fog in
morning and afternoon; light south wind. chang
ing 10 brisk west. Page II
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
GRAFT

Supervisors finance committee frames bill TO
set aside money 70 pay salaries Of Special Agent
Burns and 25 assistants OF the graft prosecu-
ton Page 10
Attorney Newburgh ordered TO finish cross
examination Of James L. Gallagher by noon
today Page 8
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
EASTERN
FOREIGN

Turkey is granted new constitution and elec
ton Of chamber Of deputies ordered. Page .
Prince Of Wales has strenuous day IN eere
monies In Quebec. Page :
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
COAST

Injured sailor at Los Angeles says Chinese are
srnuggled from Mexico on schooner Lou. Page
Pinkerton detectives follow thief from jail
hoping he wiz lead to cache where gold is con-
cealed- Page
Remarkable showing made by Northern cleo
tric railroad company in annual report 10 board
Of equalization. Page 2
stockton Lincoln-RooseveIt republican league
puts q quietus on false statement published in
machine" paper. Page
Adjutant General Lsuck issues order permit
ting outside militia 10 pass through state on way
to encampment. Page 3
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
SPORTS

Many motorists expected to turn out on
Olympic club auto run TO San Jose. Page
Gray's pitching Is too much for the Seals, who
again succUmb o the Angels. Page
James G. schsefer chosen assistant coach Of
c. G. football squad. Page s
Stanley Fay is favorite for Seattle derby:
Jockey Harris rides three winners Page 8
Cubs and Giants win their games and close in
upon the Pirates PAGE o
Hot weather reduces attendance at Brighton
beach races; Jockey Gilbert rides handicap win
ner. Page 8
Al Kaufman beats Battling" johnson in
seven rounds at Los angeles. Page
Battling Nelson comes TO terms with Promoter
Jim Conroth for match with Cans on Admission
day. Page
Asan Francisco yacht clubs annual regatta to
be sailed tomorrow. Page 3
7. H Williams Big Chief starts in Breakers
handicap today. Page g
MARINE
Cargo sent from New York by way of the
isthmus Of Tehuantepec is landed here in 20
days and in good condition. Page N
SOCIAL
Wedding Of Miss Pearl Judson ana Frank
Alton somers TO be characterized by simplicity
Of ceremony. Page q
LABOR
Machinists Of San Francisco lodge No. So
listen to technical lectures on trade sub
jects- Page
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25

Continued on Page s. Column l
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25

The directoire gown! The lady who
paraded Van Ness avenue, Fillmore street
and Market in this striking costume will
tell just why and how she did.it tomor-
ROW ,-7
The San Francisco call., 1908-07-25
MARINE
LABOR
Afachfuist

Machinists OF San Francisco lodge No. 6s
listen to technical lectures on trade sub
jects. Page z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03
Mr.. Frank Hackett, man about 10

Mr.. Frank Hackett, man about 70
years of age, and who resides at Lamont,
met with painful accident at this
place last Saturday evening. He was
on his way to Wisconsin to attend a
family reunion at the home of his son.
On his arrival here he was persuaded
by some stock shipper to ride on a
freight train with a shipment of stock
and save his money. He started to do
this and in attempting to get on the
freight train, which had started, with
his grip and other bundles, he missed
his footing and fell His face was badly
cut and his shoulder bruised. DR..
Stanton dressed his injuries and he re-
turned to Lamont the following morning.
He expected to start to Wisconsin
again today if he was able, but he said
he would ride on the passenger train
and not attempt any more freights.
Charlton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Attention is called to the condensed
statement of the condition of the Ex-
change National Bank of Leon at the
commencement of business on Dec. 1st,
which is found in their regular adver-
tisement in this issue. The bank has
made gain of so per cent in deposits
since the new management took charge
three months ago, which is gratifying
indeed, and bespeaks the confidence Of
the public in this sound financial insti-
tuition. A. L. Ackerley, the new cashier,
is banker of years of experience and
under his careful and conservative
management the Exchange National will
forge rapidly ahead as one of the best
banks in southern Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Col. Henry Cade, the we'll known
lumber dealer, of Bethany, Mo-, spent
Thanksgiving in Leon, the guest of Mr..
and Mrs. Robert Bowsher. This was
the thirteenth successive year that Col.
Cadle has eaten his Thanksgiving din
ner at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Bow
sher, commencing when he was but a
boy at their home near Princeton, Mo.
1t is needless to say that the annual
visit is looked forward to with great
pleasure by all of them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

The new time card on the Burlington
road which took effect last Sunday
makes several changes in the arrival of
the trains at Leon. The early morning
passenger from Charlton now arrives at
a. m instead of SAG a. M, and the Mt.
Ayr-Des Moines morning train now ar
rives at a. M, instead of 6:35, leaving
here at 6:15, stopping fifteen minutes
for breakfast, the officials having ar
ranged for Mrs. A. E. Finch, who lives
just across from the depot, to serve
breakfast for the passengers and train
crew. Returning from Des Moines the
train now arrives at 4:25 p. M, instead
Of at pm. Under the new time card
the train reaches Des Moines at 10 a.
M, and leaves at 12:45, giving pas
sengers two hours and forty-fve min
utes in Des Moines, if they wish to
return home the same day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

The enterprising merchants of Leon
now are very busy displaying their
stocks of holiday goods and the buying
public will find that as fine stocks are
carried right here in Leon as in many of
the large cities and prices here are in
many cases considerably lower than
in city stores. We ask our readers to
look over the large line of holiday ad-
vertising carried in this issue of The
Reporter and suggest that they visit
the stores of the advertisers and take a
look at their goods before any of the
lines are broken. Do your Christmas
shopping early, and get it off your mind
while there is full stock to select
from, and avoid the rush which always
comes a few days before Christmas. 1t
will be much more satisfactory to you
as we'll as the merchants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Last week at Mt. Ayr, Mrs. Walter
Case. former resident of Grand River
was acquitted Of the charge of running
a house OF i'll fame at Beaconsfield. the
evidence showing that the responsibility
rested on her husband, who is now serv-
ing a term of years in the government
prisou at TT. Leavenworth for selling
liquor at Beaconsfeld. At the same
term of court Mrs. Case was granted a
divorce from her husband and given the
custody of their child. Walter Case
was for many years notorious
character in the neighborhood OF Grand
River, and was indicted for several Of
fences, but always managed to keep out
Of the clutches Of the officers who went
10 arrest him, but he did not fare SC
well over in Ringgold county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Last Friday night about 10 clock fire
of unknown origin was discovered in
the barn belonging to Fred Crees, in
the northwest part Of town. Owing to
the quick and timely work of some few
men who happened to be near at the
time, the two horses, buggy and harness
which were in the barn were saved.
Several tons of hay, which had been
put in the day before, and four or five
hundred bushels of corn along with the
barn we're total loss, partly insured.
The loss is reported to be about six
hundred dollars and the insurance one
half that amount.-Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

We are in receipt of letter from
Prof. ]. l.. Latta, asking us to change his
address from Tripoli, Iowa, to Iowa
Falls, where he has accepted a position
as teacher of the Iowa Falls Public
schools. Prof. Latta is an old Decatur
county boy, who is making advances in
his chosen profession.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Revival meeting are now in progress
Evangelist Rev. Joseph Hogg and Prof.
Maitland as singer. Rev. Hogg is stir
ring the christians conscience by his
powerful sermons. Prof. Maitland is
getting together large chorus choir
and is capturing everyone by his solos.
Prof. Maitland has a very rich voice and
is splendidly equipped for his work,
having specialized in vocal music at
Moody's school at Mortified. All are
invited, especially the other churches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Frank J. Horton, of Goodlsnd, Kas.,
former we'll known resident of Davis
City, was visiting among his many
friends in this city last Saturday. He
and his family spent Thanksgiving at
the home Of his mother in Davis City.
At the recent election Mr.. Horton was
elected county attorney of Sherman
county, Kas., by majority of 81 votes,
which considering the fact that he had
only resided in Kansas for two years
and was stranger to many of the
voters, makes his victory more remark
able. The salary of the office is 81 900
year, Office rent, etc. Franks many
friends here are pleased to hear of his
prosperity in HIS new home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Mrs. J. f. Hines met with quite pain
full, though not serious accident one day
last week. While doing her houscwork
in some way she struck her head against
broken pane of glass cutting quite a
severe cash and severing small artery.
Several stitches were necessary to close
the wound. No serious results are an
ticipated, except perhaps a small scar.
Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

The K. of P. lodge enjoyed a social
session at their hall on Monday evening
which was attended by a large number
of the knights, their families and friends
A splendid musical program was rem
dered, together with recitations and
other amusements and delicious re-
freshne nts were served. All present
greatly enjoyed the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Chapter w. of the P. E. O. society,
gave reception in honor of their presi-
dent, Mrs. j. l.. Harvey, at the home of
Mrs. W. A. Boone, on Monday evening,
which was largely attended and all en-
ioyed a very pleasant evening. Mr.. and
Mrs. Harvey will leave on Thursday
for Los Angeles, California, where they
will spend the winter and in the spring
will go to Colorado Springs, having
leased their house in this city to county
superintendent Long for two years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

They had great Thanksgiving day
out at the farm of J. f. Lewis, near
Crown, number Of their friends from
Leon and the neighborhood coming in
to spend the day. AT noon they had a
big turkey dinner and then all the men
and boys went hunting and killed all
kinds of game, and when they returned
in the evening big oyster supper was
served and pleasant evening enjoyed
by all
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

We have received copy of the
premium list OF the Lamont Poultry
Association and Tri-County Corn Ex-
hibit which will be held at Lamont
December 9th to 18th. w. J. Mather is
president and w. Fl. Blair secretary. T.
w. Southland, the famous poultry Judge,
will Judge the poultry exhibit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

E. Housh snd z. Merryman shipped
three car loads of sheep to Montgomery,
ILL.,, Saturday, where they will feed
them out for the Chicago market.
Montgomery is a great sheep feeding
point, as it is only forty miles from Chi
cago, and the sheep can be run into
Chicago on few hours notice whenever
the market is right.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

The statement of the condition of the
Farmers & Traders State Bank of Leon
at the close of business on Nov. 23d,
appears in this issue, and it shows up
very f1attering. The bank has paid up
capital of $4,000 and surplus and IN
divided profits account of S13,19S.32
which is very strong showing. Their
total deposits amount to $32S,2o4.S4,
and the total assets Of the bank are
S391 ,45316
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

The board Of supervisors of Keokuk
county were in Leon last week inspect
ing Decatur county's fine new court
house. At the recent election Keokuk
county voted bonds for new court
house and the board was out on tour
of inspection of new court houses. They
were highly pleased with cur new court
house and said it was the best building
by far for the cost they had seen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Last Sunday was W. A. Alexander's
5lst birthday, and Mrs. Alexander in
vited about forty relatives and friends
in to dinner in honor of the event. One
of the guests was Mrs. S. A. Buffum, of
Garden Grove, who was also guest at
the Alexander home the day W. A. was
born. most enjoyable day was spent
by all present
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

John Archy and Sol Penniwell came
in Monday afternoon with two fine
coons which weighed 35 pounds. They
found them in squirrel nest in the
timber along Magruder northeast of
town and shot them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

ATTENTION KNIGHTS There will be a
special meeting of Tripolis Commandery
No. so, K. T. on Monday evening, Dec.
7th, for the purpose of inspection and
installation of officers for the coming
year. 1t is hoped that every knight will
be present on this occasion.
Fl. FARQUHAR, &c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

The State Savings Bank, of Grand
River, has contracted for regular dis
play adv. in each issue of The Reporter,
and each week they will have something
Of interest along tho banking line, which
should be read by all our readers. The
State Savings Bank is one of the strong
financial institutions of southern Iowa
and they have built up splendid bust
ness by fair dealing with their patrons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

1t is rumored that deal is being en-
gineered for all the postmasters in the
Eighth district to resign in body, and
then be re-appointed for a full term of
four years, as they fear that in case Col.
Hepburn is not successful in his contest
to retain his seat in congress, that they
will be displaced by officials more in
favor with the United States Senator
A. B. Cummins.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Miss Mae Daugherty gave recital
at her music studio last Friday evening,
at which number of her younger pupils
appeared on the program. The recital
was attended by parents and friends of
the pupils and they were highly pleased
with the work of the pupils. Miss
Daugherty will give recital once a
month to show the progress of her class
of pupils.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Carl Monroe, who has been the effici-
emit and popular deputy in the county
treasurer's office, has rendered his resig-
nation to take effect December LIST, when
he will take position with the Tx
change National bank in this city, whose
growing business requires more help.
Treasurer Monroe will be assisted for
the balance Of this year by his wife
and has not yet decided upon deputy
to take Carps place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

A peculiar disappearance Of a folding
lounge or sofa from the sidewalk in
front of the Harris Marble Works one
day last week is causing some COM
ment. The lounge was a pretty good
one which had been presented to G. W.
Beck for his Office by A. M. Pryor, and a
drayman hauled it down from the house
and left it on the sidewalk. Several
parties saw it there, but soon after it
disappeared and no trace of it has been
found
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

c. M. Axes on Monday purchased
Judge J. W. Harvey's 1850 acre farm just
south of Leon, paying $50 per acre for
it. 1t is one Of the best farms in this
section and Charley thinks he cleaned
up at least so an acre by buying it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Lamont recently let the contract for a
system Of waterworks in that town to
7. G. Brooks & Sons, of jackson, Mich,
at cost of $4,000. The city bonds to
provide the money are yet to De sold
and work on the system will probably
not begin until next spring. We con-
graduate Lamont on her enterprise and
only wish that Leon was arranging for a
water system, which the town badly
needs
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

About 60 neighbors and friends OF Mr..
and Mrs. Ira Officer, surprised them Sat-
urday evening, bringing with them
oysters and numerous other good things.
A very pleasant evening was spent by
all. Mr.. and Mrs. Officer will be greatly
missed in the neighborhood and church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

George Watsabaugh has accepted a
position with Bowsher &, Bowsher in
their harness department. The Bow
shers are expecting a big trade having
also added Grant John to their Leon
store force
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Zed Gore, who was engaged in the
livery business in this city for num-
Der of years, but has been farming the
past season, has bought the livery
stock in this city owned by r. A. Sigler
81 Co., and will continue the business at
1the brick barn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Rev. G. W. Reeder returned Thanks
giving day from Unionville, Mo-, where
he closed a successful revival meeting,
following one which he held at Fair
field. Next week he goes to Udell,
Iowa, to commence series of meetings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

W. H. Hall departed Tuesday morning
for Leon where he will take charge OF
the Leon office of the Talbot Grain Co.
Mr.. Hall has largo number of friends
in this city with whom we join in wish
ing him success in his new location
Mr.. Hall thinks he will like it in Leon
but is planning on getting to spend
Christmas in this city.-Osceola Demo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

If you have any horses to sell, no
matter what kind, providing they are
fat, bring them to Sigler's barn on Sat
urday of this week, when G. B. Daugh-
erty will be here to buy them. Top
prices.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

County attorney Geo. W. Baker last
week moved his office from the Warner
block to the court house, where elegant
office rooms are provided for the county
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Fred Raymond's "Old Arkansaw' com
pany will appear at Van Werden's opera
house on Wednesday evening, Dec. 9th.
The play needs no introduction, having
been here before and always pleased
those who attended.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

G. B. Daugherty, the we'll known
horse buyer, will be at Sigler's barn
in Leon on Saturday of this week to buy
all kind of horses if they are fat. Bring
in your stuff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

NoTIcB Davis City Roller Mills
will grind buckwheat on Wednesday
and Thursday, Dec. 18th and 18th.
FRAZIER BROS.
15-2t Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

Almost every night residents Of
south Main street are annoyed by some
party shooting revolver, and unless it
is stopped there will be some one arrest
ed and prosecuted to the full extent of
the law.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

We have plenty of native lumber on
hands to sell. Already sawed out. No
waits. Dekalb g. Smith. 24-tf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

For SALR-Two good mich cows. In
quire second house west of M. Il. church.
15-1t* D. f, AVERY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-12-03

| For SALE-Complete saw mill outfit
with 20 h. p. engine and corn burrs for
sale cheap on account of my health.
27tf D. A BRIGHT