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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02
Unnecessary Haste.

In Boston the other day young law
yer, who spends the greater part of his
time trying to seem busy and prosper
Gus, went out for awhile, leaving on
his Office door card on which was
neatly marked:
"W1ll be back in an hour"
On his return he found that some en-
vious contemporary had inscribed I'M
derneath:
what Philadelphia Ledger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

II we are everlasting fdgeting to get
people to see we are right we don't see
we are ourselves.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

"Doan's Ointment cured me of eczema
that had annoyed me long time. The
cure was permanent" Hon. S. w.
Matthews, Commissioner Labor Sta
tistics, Augusta, Me. <
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

We deride children for crying for the
moon. We grownups have no use for
a moon, but strive for other impossible
things. st. Louis Globe Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

Whenever you find minister who
can be hired you never are getting
much Of a man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

A real kind-hearted man couldn't en-
joy heaven if his horse were tied out
side.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

The places where we have helped
Others are our milestones on the way
to heaven.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

Diogenes wasn't honest enough to tell
us he couldn't get smokeless wick
for his lantern.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

Itch cured in 80 minutes by woolfords Sanitary
Lotion Never fails. Sold by w. A. Alexander,
Druggist. Il,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-01-02

,ake Hall,s Family Pills for Constellation.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
Amerlcans are LeavinE.

Fl Paso, Tex, June 2s.-Fifteen hun dred troops have arrived in Torreon to protect that city from the expected attack by revolutfonists. and the Amer jeans are preparing to send their fami- lies to the States for safety, according to reports brought here tonight by passengers on the Mexican Central It is reported that the reyolutionists have attacked the village of Matamoras, Coahuita, about fifteen miles from Tor reon. and have occupied that. town. 69fSlcial,. advices relative to sending troops to Torreon say that with the forces stationed there, the town is now impregnable.
 In Chihuahua there Is considerable alarm among the citizens and guards numbering from twenty to twenty-five soldiers in a single patrol. are contin- ually passing through the streets. A great many extra police have been sworn in to do guard duty. Both jails of Chihuahua are protected by rein forced guards and troops are stationed on the roofs of public buildings.
 Two hundred men of the 18th bat talion. Mexican infantry, commanded by Col. Luis Ballesteros, arrived to- night in Juarez, across the river from here. and will be distributed in the viz cinity of that town. These reinforce ments made an aggregate of 500 sol- diers stationed in JuareZ,
 Governor CardeleRs oR Cohuita has telegraphed the Governor of Durango, notifying him that a number of the men responsible for the recent dis turbances in his State have fled to Durango. and requesting all possible assistance In experimenting the fugi- tives.
 Three battalions of regulars sent by the Federal Government to Viesca, ar rived there today
 Information brought here tonight by passengers on the incoming Mexican Central train Is that all bridges and approaches to Torreon on ever road except the Mexican Central. have been burned.
 The International line out of Tor reon. on which is locatd the town of Matamorsas, reported to be in the
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
MANY VISIT BRYAN
NEBRASKAN'S COUNTRY HOME
 DRAWS LARGE CROWD.
Willis !. Abbott, of the Democratic Na- tiOnal Committees Press Bureau, Holds Long Conference
 With Mr. Bryan.

- Lincoln. Neb.. June 2s.-Tbe Bryan country home today drew the largest crowd since the pilgrimage to Lincoln began.
 4 number of Nebaska Democrats and strangers in the city made the trip to the farm and Lincoln people. who accompanied them. swelled the crowd to considerable proportions. One of Mfr. Bryan's visitors who was with him a considerable time this afternoon was Willis J. Abbott. of the Demo- cratic National Committees Press Bu- reau. Mir. Abbott after his visit to Fairview said he believed the Vice Presidential race was entirely an open one. Mir. Bryan tonight made the in- troductory remarks at meeting at the Lincoln auditorium in which he introduced Raymond Robins, the Chi- cago settlement worker. The party of Illinois Democrats travelling by auto mobiles from Chicago to the Democratic convention at Denver, was in Lincoln tonight. They will visit Mir. Bryan to-. morrow.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
BRYAN MAY
 CAUSE SPLIT Question of Instructing North Carolinians. PART OF THE DELEGATION 0yerman and Glenn Have Been
 Chosen Already. Democrats sf North state wnn Asopf its Platform, Complete the
 state Ticket ana Ad-
 tourn Today.
PART OF THE DELEGATION

Charlotte. N. C.. June 3s.--uniess ths temper of the delegates changes before the State Democratic Convention reas- eembles at noon tomorrow 1t is not likely that North Carolina will send an instructed delegation to the Denver convention.
 Taere has been but one effort to bring Bryan's name before the .con- vention and that was early in the ses- sion, before the deadlock on the Ru- bernatoFial situation came on.
 Just before the convention adjourned this morning. while some of the dele- gates were clamoring for adjournmenf because the Sabbath had stolen upon the meeting, there was an effort to name The delegates to the National Convention. Senator Overman urged Governor Glenn's selection by acclama. tion and thls carried with a whoop and somebody else paid Senator Over man the same compliment and he was chosen. Then Senator Simmons was propQsed and there were some cries Of No" and deafening confusion and a Bryan demonstration When 1t looked as if there was to pc a nght on his selection efforts were made to with draw his name but a storm of disap- proval arose.
 It now seems probable that Simmons will be chosen Monday without oppo- sition and 1t is known that he opposes not get been submitted. is said to re- commend instructions.
 The convention has very little work to do now beyond the choice of tho rest Of the State ticket and there arc few contests over these.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
A GENERAL AMNESTY
THE SHAH OF PERSIA ISSUES
 PROCLAMATION.
This is Done in Efforts to Restore Tranquility at Teheran, the Scene of Recent Riots Tn
 Persia. %

Washington, June 2s.--In a further effort to restore tranquility in the city of Teheran. the scene of the recent riots in Persia, the, Shah has pro- claimed @ general amnesty, according to a cablegram received tonight by General Morteza, the Persian minister.
 The message is from the Persian government, and Is dated June 26. Ac- cording to the translation made by General Morteza, the proclamation reads:
 "As our wishes are tossecure general Tranquility and order throughout the country and the steps taken against the revolutionists being for the well fare of the people. for the benefit of the people who are not guilty and to relieve the fears and terror of the good citizens. that may profit by our benev- olence and goodness, by this decree We hereby proclaim a general amnesty for all the people; even those who have been accused of being guilty. For those who have been arrested we will appoint a commission of disinterested persons, who shall determine their guilt and release those who are found to be innocent on condition that they will not violate the military laws now established or to be established and that they will not disturb the peace of the community.
 (Signed) N4
 'Mohammed-Ali. Shah Kadjar."
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
STATE sHTP SUBSIDY.
Louistama LegisIature. to Consider Con~
 mfitxaffommI AawRmdmnemf

Louistana Legislature. to Consider Con~
 stitutionaI Amsndmene.
 New Orleans. La. June 5s--The ques- ton whether Louisiana shall grant what is in effect State ship sunslay will be acted on by the AsaAnislx shis week
 The object of the grant win be . quasi public steamship company or ghnlzed to conserve to the Mfssissippi Valley States in general. and to Louisi- ana in particular, the advantages to be derived from the Panama Canal.
 The Assembly has been asked by committee of ninety-five New OrIeaus business and professional men. includ- ing some of the wealthtest men in this State. to incorporate them under the title of the Mississippi Valley and Orient Steamship Company. Mayor Behrman heads the liss of ninety-five names The statement submitted to the Assembly says that to gain the commerce of the Orient and the West coast of South America and North America through the Panama Canal. "The people of the Misissippi Valley and of the whole South. must be pre- pared to take immediate advantage of this new channel of trade. lest the vast field which it opens be taken possess sion of by the Maratime rivals of this country"
 A domestic steamship line is then proposed as the means of securing this commerce. The capitalization Is to he Sl0, 100000 with the privilege of in~ creasing to $50.000.000.
 The subsidy feature is to consist Of the property of this corporation from all State taxation until i925.i To mAla the incorporation of the company et- fective a constitutional amendment will be necessary, and the Assembly will decide whether such an amend ment shall be voted on in the elections next November,
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
CERTAIN
HIS POPIrLAR MAJORITY IN TEN
 TEssEE ABOUT 5000.
The Volunteer State Rejects Prohibition Movement and Puts the stamp of Approval on Its
 Governor.

Memphis. Tenn. June 2s.-Further returns received from yesterdays Dem ocrattc primary election in this State indicate the certain nomination of Gov ernor M R. Patterson over former Unied States Senator Edward W. Car mack.
 Reliable returns received by The Commercial-Appeal give Patterson 734 delegated votes and Carmack 5S4 dele gates.
 Carmaek's followers. It is said. will probably contest the election in two small interior counties. charging fraud. The loss of the delegates in- volved would not affect the result.
 Governor Patterson's popular major ity is about 5000 votes.
 The election was held on the county unit plan. Senator Carmack favoring Statewide prohibition and Governor Patterson announcing for local option. The Governor said. however On the stump that if the Democratic platform called for Statewide prohibition he would sign such bill if passed by the Legislature.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
TO REGULATE LIQUOR.
High License Increase to Be Passed In
 Louisiana.

LOufstan@.
 Baton Rouge, La, June 2s--A high license law for Louisiana, embodytng stringent and sweeping reforms in the saloon business. is scheduled for final enactment by the assembly tomorrow, when the Senate acts on the Shattuck- Gay bill. This measure has passed the House.
 The important reforms include ex- clusion of women from any connection with saloons, suppression of saloon gambling. prohibition of such side att fractions as music or any sort, separa- tion of saloons from groceries. and separation of whites and blacks. by providing separate saloons for each race. Minors are excluded from all drinking places. Especially searching provisions are made to prevent breweries or wholesale establishments from ownig any share in saloons.
 The minimum licenses are to be a $500 parish license and s200 State.
 It Is expected that the State will gain about s300.0O0 annual additional revenue from the high license law.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
RUSH TROOPS
 OFF TO VIESCA Further Outbreaks in Northern Mexico. SEVERAL PERSONS KILLED Revolutionists Attack Residence of
 Mayor. The Rioters Destroy Property snd Es- cape to the Mountains Pursued
 by Soldiers of the Repub-

San Antonio. Texas. June 2s.-of- fcers at Fort Sam Houston are kept posted upon the progress of the so-call- ed revolution in northern Mexico. but have received no orders to make any preparations to march to the border.
 A dispatch to The Express from sai- tiiio. Mexico. says:
 .sThree compaies of the 7th Regiment stationed In Saltilla. under command of Major cervantes were orr dered to viesca. this State at s o'clock. According to meagre reports received here. an attack was made on the resi- dence of Mayor Thomas Zertuche. sew eral persons being killed. Tae family of Senor Zertuche is reported to have escaped"
 The rioters numbering about 29o, cut telephone wires and tore up the rails of the Coahuiia and Pacific Railroad between Vtesca and Torreon. A pas senger train on this division was held up at Parras.
 The cause of the riot Is not known. but 1t is presumed that dissatisfaction with the Mayor Is the cause of the trouble. The local companies of cav airy left on special train for the scene of the trouble.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
conhemned to penfh.

Cettinje. June 2S.-The trial of thir- ty-six prisoners charged with revolu- tionary activity in connection with the discovery of a score of bombs here last year and during which sensational testimony was aduced, involving Grown Prince George of Servia. in conspi- racy against Montenegro. resulted to- day in six of the men being con- demned to death. three to life impris- onment and twenty seven. including five former cabinet ministers, to terms of Imprisonment ranging from six to twenty Years.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
Member of Americas LesatIon in vene

Member of American Legation in vene-
 xueIa Leaves willemstad.
 wiIiemstad, June 2s.--The American gunboat Marietta left here last night for Guantanamo. At the qnarantine station she took on board Jacob Sleep CT, the former charge d.affaires at Car acas. and other members of the Amer ican Legation.
 A steamer arriving from Porto Ca beilo brings the information that there are four new cases of plague at Cara cas- and several additional cases at La Guayra.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
. DRAMATIC SUICIDE
NEW JERSEY MAN SWALLOWS
 CAHBoLrC ACID.
Takes His Life Before . Crowd of . Thousand Persons or More, After Attracting Their At-
 tenti0n to Act.

Philadelphia. Pa. June ss.--A we'll dressed man about 90 years of age. supposed to be Joseph weintro of Jer- sey City, committed suicide at Belmont Mansion in Fairmount Park today by swallowing carbolic acid under dra- matic circumstances
 The young man eIbowed his way to and fro among thousand or more per sons who were listening to the Sunday evening band concert. and finally paus- ing before he band stand, tossed his cap over the, crowd to attract attention. He drew a Handkerchief from his pocket, waved 1t above his head. end. putting phial to his lips swallowed the poison. He died within a short
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
STATION AGENTS ORGANIZE.
An Effective CO-operntiOn With Elm
 nIOyera Ia Desired.

An Effective CO-operatiOn With Em-
 pIOyers Ia Desired.
 Albany, N. r., June l6.--Albany Di- vision No. 9, Order of Railway Station Agents, the first of it's kind in this vi- cinty. was organized here today.
 It includes employees of the New York Central and Delaware and Hud- son companies A resolution was adopted. that it was the sense of those present that there should be 'an or- ganized system of earnest, sensible. united and effective cooperation with our employers to the end of so infu- encing the general public and legisla- tive opinion that just and equitable and reasonable advance in railroad freight rates" would tend to ''materi- ally hasten the early return of pros perity"
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
Neunnnner nInn Shot.

San Antonio. Tex, June 2s--A long distance telephone message from Det Rio, Tex, says that Edward E. oReilly, a San Antonio newspaper man. who left here Saturday to re- port the revolution in Mexico. had been shot in the arm and his Mexican guide killed by the revolutionists.
 OsReiily and his guide crossed the Rio Grande a half mile above here. They ran into party of revo- iutionists. who promptly opened fire. The Mexican guide was killed but OReiliy. although shot in the arm. managed to cross the river again and came into Del Rio He Is not danger ously hurt.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
nouts MuIai Hafa,. Forcer.

Morocco City, June 2s.--The El Mtougui tribesmen. following up their advantage of June 21, when they at tackled and routed a column of MuIai Hadd's forces. Killing 100. of them and wounding 1s0. has again defeated the followers of the usprplng Sultan, kill ing three of his chiefs
 Advices received here from Fez are to the effect that Mulai Hafd will leave for Rabat at the end of July.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
Towed Into Roads.

Norfolk Va. June 2s.-The disman- tied three-masted schooner Charles L. Sprague was lowed into Hampton Roads today by the Cuban steamer Yu. muri. bound from Tampico. Mexico. to New York. The Sprague had been in a gale which carried away all three of her masts as we'll as her bowSprit. All the life boats are missing. The Sprague, laden with molasses. was bound from Porto Rico to some North ern port. Nothing was seen of the schooner's crew by the Yumuri. It is possible they were taken off by some other vessel
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
wRIeHr IN wAsHlNaroN.
sssvstary Tsss,. sp.ss..er As't. fer i.

secretnry Taftss suecesnor Anlxs fer q
 Quiet Room.
 Washington. June ss.+--Gen. Luke T. Wright. who wiil sncceea William IT. Taft aa Secretary of Warsou Weahes. day. aTrive6 tn Washington tonight ae II o'clock. General Wtfght went al. rect to llIs hotel apd retired. < "Give me a quiet room" he said to the clerk. .T have been travelling for two weeks and am extremely tired :"
 He probably win go to the War De- pertinent tomorrow to familiarize him. self with pending matters and meet the principal officlals. preparatory to taking up his new post of duty.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
ItnIlnn Nomnn sulcldes.

Norfolk. Va. June 2S.--Camelia Sam some, wife of Minerno Sansone. an Itai- ian fruit dealer. committed suicide here today by pouring gasoline over herself and lighting 1t with a match. The wo- man rushed from her home and was burned to death before the flames could be extinguished. She had been in bad hoaIth. She was the mother of six children.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
stntue of Ln Fnrette.

Paris. June 2s-After consultation between the Minister of Fine Arts and Alexander H. Revel. Acting President of the La Fayette memorial associa- ton. 1t was decided that the final notifi- cation that the bronze statue of La children to France, is in place. shall take place at the Ministry of Public Instructions on July 5. The proceed- ing will be devoid of all ceremony.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
Romh in nnrceInnn.

Barcelona. Spain, June 2s--A homb was exploded yesterday In a lavatoFy in one of the public squares. seriously injuring two persons and slightly in- turing many others. 4 panic follow ed the explosion which did much damage. A policeman and a girl were probably fatally hurt by a portion Of the wreckage. Many women and children were crushed and bruised dur ing the stampede
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
A Gloomy Pfrture.

London, June 2s.-A dispatch to The Times from reheran paints a gloomy picture of the situation. It says that general uncertainty exists and that the feeling of insecurity is increasing.
 The people are driven to despair and the half famished soldiers, eager for loot commit fragrant acts of violence and plunder. Meanwhile the royal camp Is increasing in strength and Is said now to number 10000 men. Gem eral Liakohoff is master of the situa- tion and ruling as an absolute indepen- dent vlceroy. The Shah. the dispatch concludes seems to have no program for the future administration of the country.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
RUssIA.s NAVAL BUDGET.
Now in Hands Of Joint Commission fO
 Settlement

Now In haD0a or SotmE CoAoAtls91oo AOF
 Settlement.
 St. Petersburg. June 2s.--The conflict between the Duma and the Council of the Empire over inc naval budget has now passed to the hands of a joint commission. for settlement
 There is believed to be small chance of the commission arriving at an agree ment. The Council of the Empire yes- terday adopted the naval budget. which included $5.500.000 for new battleship construction. which the Dunna previ- ously had refused to sanction and over which there is now a deadlock The newspapers comment unfavorably upon the passage of the measIs'e by the Council of the Empire. The Novoe Vremya. which voices the opinion of army circles. remarks that every spare rouble is needed to strengthen the army and that Russia can dispense with the navy, except for the purpose of coast defense.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
CHINESE KILL MANY
 OF THE FRENCH SOLDIERS

Paris, June SS-oficial details of the encounter on June 1s between a French Mang on the Ton-King Chinese from tier show that twenty-two sharpshoot- CTS and four officers of the French con- tingent were killed and twenty-four wounded by the Chinese.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
FeaeraI Troops Arrive.

San Antonio, Tex, June 2S.--A spe- cial to The Express from Fl Paso, Tex. says: ss
 "Three. -hundred Federal troops of Mexico arrived in Jaurez tonight to reinforce the garrison at that place. oficials stfu fear an attack may be made on stfak place to loot the custom house and banks. as 1t Is believed that all the reyclutionary inclined Mexi- cans in Ei Paso have not been appre- hended by the. United States Govern 'ment on nsenarges of violating the neu- trality law It Is also reported in Jau- reg thatS1 detachment of the troops will be sent out Monday morning to cross the Sacra Medra Rio Grande and Pacific to relieve the posses of ctti- gems who have been guarding night and day the business houses of promi- nent men whose lives were threatened during the disturbance there last week.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
Cashier Confesses shortage.

Atlantic City, N. J.. June 2S.-Robert ohnmeiss, Jr.. cashier of the Marine Trust Company of this city. was ar rested today charged with a defalca- ton of $20.500. He made a confession. in which he says that be played the stock market; that one loss followed
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
SUPERNATURAL EVENT
 AFFIRMED BY 4 DIO
 CESAN COMMISSION.

Remircmont. France, June 2s. A diocesan commission has been conducting an inyestiga- tion at Remiremont of an alleg- ed miracle. and having heard l07 witnesses. 1t today affirmed the reality of the supernatural event.
 During a violent hall storm in the month of May. hall stones were picked up. it Is alleged. bearing images of the Virgin on their surface. Contact with the earth had split them in half and on the smooth inner surface was the miraculous pictures. The secretary of the academy of sciences attributes the phenom- emma to photo fuIgral or vapo- rographic impressions of cer- tain medals struck in honor of the Virgin.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
GRAFT IN PORTUGAL.
Mass Meeting Demands Investigation
 oR Rovavfy

Lisbon. June 2s-A mass meeting by the Republicans and presided over by Rernadino Machado, the Republican leader. today passed resolutions de- manding a vigorous investigation ot the advances of money to the royal family and the misuse of public funds durIg the regime of the late King Carlos. <
 strong force of police surrounded the meeting place, but there was no interference with the speakers, some of whom were most violent in their expressions. No untoward incidents took place.
The Montgomery advertiser., 1908-06-29
MIII EntertnIn Kinr

London, June 2s-Iady Paget. wiga of Lieutenant General Sir A. n. PaRet and who was Miss Stevens of New York Is to have the honor of entertain ing the King. the Queen and Princess Victoria at her beautiful residences. Coombe Warren, Kingston HiIl. on July 5.