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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

George W. Baker is no novice as
county attorney. He has served the
people of Decatur county we'll and
truly in this important public Office and
the records will show that during the
years he has been in Office the criminal
court expense of Decatur county have
been kept down to the lowest figure,
and he has conducted the Office, made
more prosecutions alta less expense and
collected greater amount in fines than
his predecessors. He is one of the best
lawyers in the state of Iowa, and is
able to handle any and all the business
of his office. He never rushes into
court with criminal case where there
is not enough evidence to secure con-
viction and thus pile up thousands of
dollars of court expense for the tax
payers to pay. You know what he has
done in this office. Is it not better to
continue him in the Office than to elect
an untried attorney?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

There are not many public offices
which lady can fill as we'll as man,
but there is one Office where such is
the case, that being the recorders Of
fee, where the duties are entirely cleri-
cal, the principal requirement being
that the recorder can write good hand
and is careful in copying all instruments
which are required by law to be placed
on record. The democratic party has
nominated Miss Susie Sears, of Decatur
township, for county recorder. She is
one of the brightest young ladies in
Decatur county, has had several years
experience in Office work, and is in
every respect fully qualified to dis
charge the duties of county recorder.
or course a lady cannot get out and
make the active campaign that a man
can, but Miss Sears is a worker and has
been making an active canvass for the
office. She is entitled to the support of
the people and her friends in all parts
of the county should see that her cause
is not neglected. Speak good word
for her to your neighbor and see if you
cannot secure her few votes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
BRYAN GOT OFF A GOOD ONE.

During an address to large audience
composed mostly of farmers held re-
Gently at Paris, Mo-, William ]. Bryan
referred to news item which appeared
that morning in the daily papers in the
following language, which was wildly
applauded by his hearers:
"A press dispatch announces this
morning that Pennsylvania manufac-
turer of separators has given notice to
his employees that the factory will close
down for an extended period il / am
elected. This is the most discouraging
threat have yet read. had supposed
the cows would go on giving milk under
a democratic administration as we'll as
under republican, but il, as result of
my election, the COWS are going to dry
up in November, and not become fresh
again for four years, it will really be q
serious matter. There must be some
mistake about this separator business.
The men may be manufacturing separ-
ator that the republican party has been
using, for it has been using separator
that has separated the cream from the
milk, and it has given the cream to the
monopolies and the skinned milk to tho
rest of the people. That kind of separ-
ator will no longer be used, and those
who manufacture it may find their oc-
cupation gone, but for the rest of the
people, it will be glad day, day Of
rejoicing"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

According to the Chicago Record
Herald several "leading Chicagoans,"
notably ]. v. Farwell, dry goods, James
B. Forgan, banker, George NJ. Reynolds,
banker, and George e. Roberts, banker,
all deep-dyed republicans, it will be
noticed-say that "business recupera-
tion in the United States depends upon
the election of VIM. H. Taft to the presi-
dency." Thes also say that Contracts
for delivery of large orders for goods
are contingent upon Taft's election" II
these damphools, as the late A. Ward
would have termed them, expect to sue
cessfully work this '96 gag again, we
believe they are going to be fooled.
The people generally have sense enough
to know that the present conditions
have been brought about under absolute
republican auspices; and to tell the peo-
pie that Mr.. Taft's election to continue
the program that has been going on for
the last twelve years will be cure, is
the rankest nonsense, foolish beyond
measure, and will not effect anyone
with grain Of sense. Chicago and the
country generally would be better of
with such "leading Chicagoans" deport-
ed to Turkey, where they belong.
They ought not to be allowed to
come in contact with the moral, law
abiding citizens of our country. Their
methods Of campaigning for their pluto
cratic friend and fellow golfer Taft are
undigniaed and unworthy of American
citizens.
In 1896 the same scheme was used
and with effect; but after election a
large number of those who used it tum-
bled over themselves and each other to
see which could first reach the bank
rupts' court. Those who use such
methods are usually tinctured with
rascality.Ft. Madison Democrat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

John L. Mendenhall, Of High Point
township, the democratic candidate for
clerk of the district court is going to
run like whirlwind, judging from the
reports from all parts Of the county.
He has never held county Office nor
lived off the public for years, but is a
plain farmer, but an energetic and pro-
gressive young businesslike farmer.
There is no reason why one man should
have cinch on holding public Office
all his life. There are too many good
men and too few Offices. It is good that
there should be a change once in q
while. His opponent was once appoint
ed to county Office at the expiration
of his appointment, but the voters Of
his party said very plainly they did not
want his services. This year he failed
to secure the required IS per cent of
the voters at the primary, but was nomi-
mated by the delegates to the county
convention. 1t looks as if the voters
were going to retire him to private
life again this fall.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

W. G. Cozad, the democratic candi-
date for county treasurer, is making a
thorough and energetic campaign, and
reports great encouragement in all
parts of the county. Mr.. Cozad is a
Woodworking and successful farmer,
and he carries into his campaign the
energy, brains and hard work that he
has found contributed to success on the
farm. Mr.. Cozad has filled many offices
in Morgan, township and school, and all
who know anything about local politics
will understand that it takes pretty
good and popular man to be elected on
the democratic ticket in Morgan town
ship, yet Mr.. Cozad has always been
elected, and it is common saying that
it is no use to nominate any candidate
when he is running. 1t is guarantee
he is capable and all right. The same
qualities which have made him q sue
cessful candidate and an unusually
good township officer will make him
successful in his present campaign for
the Office of county treasurer. No one
need hesitate in casting his ballot for
W. G. Cozad, even if he is not on the
voters party ticket.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

When it comes to supervisors, the
democrats certainly have no reason to
take back seats. No Office in the county
is SO important. A poor or negligent
board OF supervisors will waste much
more money for Decatur county than
could be lost by reckless legislature
or corrupt congress. No better bust
nessmen have ever aspired to places on
the board than Dennis Daughton and
n. T. Rauch, and it would look as if
their success at the polls is a foregone
conclusion. Both are successful farmers,
active, alert and energetic, and their
election will mean for Decatur county
the very best business ability in the
of county affairs. Don't for
get when you go into the voting booth,
that good men are needed on the board
OF supervisors more urgently than in
any other position in county affairs, and
make cross in front of the names of
Dennis Daughton and h. T. Rauch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
Prof. Eli Hutchinson the democratic

Prof. Eli Hutchinson. the democratic
candidate Tor county superintendent
should by all means be elected to this
important Office this fall. He filled the
office one term, being defeated two
years ago through circumstances for
which he was not responsible, but even
then he ran over five hundred votes
ahead of his ticket, being defeated by
only few votes. During the time he
held the Office he did wonders in increas-
ing the efficiency of the schools Of De-
catur county, and it was conceded that
the schools never made moro progress
than during the time he served as
county superintendent, and there was
great regret when he left the Office.
Now that he is a candidate again this
year all who are interested in the well
fare of our county schools should give
him their support. He is the right man
for county superintendent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

Walter Osborne, the democratic candi.
date for county auditor is not profes.
sional politician, but plain Decatur
county farmer who has never before
asked the voters of Decatur county for
a county Office. He was born and
raised in Decatur county, and has
a reputation as young man Of in
tegrity and character, and he can fill
the office Of county auditor in manner
which will satisfy the public. He is de.
serving of the support Of all the voters
of Decatur county. and in all parts OF
the county there are liberal voters who
have announced that they will support
him for county auditor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

The Office of sheriff is no snap, and it
requires man of nerve who is ready at
all times day or night to take his life in
his hand and go forth to do his duty.
The democratic party of Decatur county
this year has for it's candidate, w. II.
Lloyd, of Decatur City, one of the best
and bravest men in the state of Iowa.
Honest Bill Lloyd commands the re-
spect of all who know him and he has a
large acquaintance in all parts of the
county. He would do any duty which
he was called upon to perform without
fear or favor. He is an upright and
moral citizen and everything points to
his election as sheriff. Be sure and
place cross in the square in front of
his name when you mark your ballot in
the election booth this fall. He is of
the right kind of material.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
THE LEON REPORTER THURSDAY OCTOBER 20. 1908

The county surveyors Office too often
goes by default, but it will not be the
case this year. o. L. Craig, of New
Buda township, is fine man and we'll
qualified. He has had years of expert
ence with his father, the late w. f.
Craig, OF Davis City, ono of the best
surveyors who ever did work in Deca-
tur county. He is capable and worthy,
and merits the consideration of every
voter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

When you go to the election booth
this year don't forget to make cross
in front of the name of Thomas Penis
ton, the democratic candidate for coro-
ner. He is deserving Of a hearty sup
port and would make splendid and
careful official.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

Every indication from all portions
OF the Eighth district is that Colonel
Hepburn will be defeated this fall,
and that the district will be repre-
scented in congress by a man who has
proven by his works that he is worthy
Of the faith and confidence of the peo-
Pile of this district. Vote for Senator
Jameson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

Governor cummins, the progressives
and the progressive ideas never had a
more bitter enemy in Iowa than Col
oneI Hepburn. Then why should any
progressive feel in duty bound to vote
for Colonel Hepburn on the 3rd Of
next month";
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
Democratic County Ticket

For Representative
E. j. SANKEY
OF Leon
For Auditor
WALTER OSBORNE
OF Burrell
For Recorder
MISS SUSIE SEARS
OF Decatur
For Clerk OF Courts
J. L. MENDENHALL
OF High Point
For Sheriff
w. H. LLOYD
OF Decatur
For Treasurer
w. c. COzAD
OF Morgan
For County Attorney
GEO. w. BAKER
OF Leon
For County Superintendent
ELI HUTCHINSON
OF Woodland
For Coroner
THOMAS PENISTEN
OF Leon
For Surveyor
o. L.. CRAIG
9f New Buda
For Members Board OF Supervisors
For term commencing Jan. l, 1909,
DENNIS DAUGHTON
OF Center
For term commencing Jan. l, 1910,
H. 7. RAUCH
OF Fayette
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

If our contemporary don't get busy
boosting Hepburn they can't have the
postoffice next term.-Bedford Free
Press (Rep.).
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

Colonel Hepburn first went to con-
gress twenty.eight years ago. Do you
think man should be retained in
congress- forever?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

With the exception Of six years, Col.
oneI Hepburn has been in congress for
the last % years. Is that not long
enough?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
Democratic Senatorial Ticket

ForaState:S Senator, Fifth Senatorial District
DIR. FRED A. BOWMAN
OF Leon, Decatur County
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

You may be Republican 365 days
Of this year and yet vote for Hon. w.
D. Jameson for congress. This is
leap year, you know.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

We wonder If Pete Hepburn is still
looking for harmony Bedford Free
Press (Rep.).
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

Colonel Hepburn has served the rail-.
roads instead Of the people while he
has been in congress. Senator jamie
son served the people in every vote he
cast In the state senate. 1t will be for
you to choose which one you prefer
for your congressman on November 8.
Is it not wise plan to repose your
trust in the public servant who has
served you faithfully
Hepburn was unable to finish
speech he started one day last week
at Murray. He is seventy-four years
old.-Bedford Free Press (Rep.).
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

"Still water runs deep" and this is
what is causing Hepburn's uneasiness
shis year.-Bedford Free Press (Rep.).
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

A woman can keep secret, but she
can't disguise the fact that she is keep
ing it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22

A man is always jealous of his wife's
past, but she only worries over his fu-
ture.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
Democratic Congressional Cricket

For Member of CONFESS, Eighth District
w. ID. JAMESON
OF Shenandoah, Page County
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
Democratic State Ticket.

For United States Senator
CLAUDE r. PORTER
OF Centervile, Appanoose County
For Presidential Electors at Large
JOHN E. CRAIG
OF Keokuk, Lee County
c. c. LOOMS
OF Des Mones Polk County
For Governor
FRED E. WHITE
0f.South English, Keokuk County
For Lieutenant Governor
d. A. RAY
OF Humboldt, Humboldt County
For Secretury of State
JULIUS RUGE
OF Carroll, Carroll County
For Auditor of State
G. E. MUNROE
OF Oskaloosa, Mahaska County
For Treasurer of State
JAMES S. CUNNINGHAM
OF Knoxville, Marion County
For Attorney General
CHARLES A ROGERS
OF Eldora, Hardin County
For Superintendent of Public instruction
CAP E. MILLER
OF Sigourney, keokuk County
For Clerk of Supreme Court
Ito fill Vacancy
GEORGE r. WHITTEMORE
OF Sioux City, Woodbury. County
For Railroad Commissioner
MACK j. GROVES
OF Esthervile, Emmett County
For District Presidential Elector Eighth District
w. Fl. DEWEY
OF Charlton, Lucas County
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1908-10-22
Democratic National Ticket.

For President
WILLIAM JENNINGS BRYAN
of Nebraska.
For Vice President
JOHN WORTH KERN
OF Indiana
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14

saws the trials among Philippine
scouts are less in proportion tnah
amonp American soldiers, not a sur
prising fact, it declares, considering
fhe differences in racial characteristics
and conditions
General Mills recommends more
liberal policy in supplying troops in
the Philippines with apples, American
oranges lemons and grape fruit, and
with sugar cured meats He says the
present arrangement for furnishing
the supplies is most unsatisfactory
The health condition in the depart
ment show an Improvement over
those of last year, the greater per-
centage of sickness arising from ma
laria and other preventable diseases.
General Mills recommends that until
absolute prohibition becomes an actual
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14

equipment have been quartered along
the right of way for nearly six months
awaiting the adjustment which has
just been made.
The meeting of the board of direc-
tors last night was one of the largest
and most harmonious held in months
and the project seems to be in better
shape at the present time than ever
before. Those in attendance at last
nights meeting were: E. B. Merriam
c. w. Merriam, John c. Harmon, E.
H. Crosby, George w. Crane, DR.. w.
c. Hamilton, W. H. Davis, ]. w. Rob-
inson. NJ. A. Blanchard w. c.
Stephenson, A. G. Goodwin, A B.
Poole, w. F. Shamleffer, Peter He'll,
w. H. Melrose, A. J. Skeen, r. c.
Young. H. f. Richter, c. K. Holiday
and W. L. Taylor.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14
THEY LOOT STEAMERS.
Pirates Cause High Insurance in
Chilean Ports.

Victoria, B. c.. Oct 14.-Captain O.
Callaon, representative of the Herman
underwriters of Hamburg, who is here
on a tour of inspection, recently in
vestigated the looting of cargo at Chile
an ports and says insurance has been
increased from ~ percent to 10 per
cent as a result of his report
He instanced two cases where steam
ers had been practically pirated in the
harbor at Antofagasta. The steamer
Serato of the Pacific Steam Navigation
company, he said, had been attacked
the Waterman overpowered and the
captain held up at revolver point
while the matches were taken off and
valuable cargoes stolen, being lifted
into small boats alongside with thu
steamers own winch by the pirates
There had been, too practically a
pitched battle with reYolvers at Anto-
fagasta between the pirates and ths
crew of the steamer Coya of w. r
Grace & Co. In another case 40 ton
of Bolivian cargo, valued at $4,000 pesos
had been looted from lighters and load
ed on an Italian bark. Very heav,
losses had also occurred at Talcuhuan.
as a result of the neglect of carge
which had been left to sink in the sand
abandoned for months.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14
READY TO BEGIN.
Work on Southwestern Question of
Only Few Days.

AS a result of a trip made TO New
York city by E. B. Merriam. one of
the directors of the Topeka & South
western railroad. the board of direc-
tors announce that the active work of
constructing the road will be COM
menced Monday. Lamprecht Brothers
4 Co. insisted on $4,000 which has
been pledged being collected and
placed in one of the banks of the city
and say that as soon as this is done
that the construction company will
commence work.
The directors claim that this sum
will be collected this week and all of
the requirements of the Lamprechts
complied with and that the actual
construction work will commence inn
mediately. The Southwestern project
has been dragging for some time on
account of a misunderstanding be-
tween the local company and the
Lamprechts and this matter has been
adjusted in a manner satisfactory to
all parties concerned.
A meeting of the board of directors
of the Topeka & Southwestern Rail-
road company was held last night and
the following telegram forwarded to
F. ]. Curnick, representing Lamprecht
October IS, 1903.
''Mr F. ]. Curnick, care Lamprecht
Brothers & Co., New York city.
"Your proposition accepted by unan-
imous vote of largest meeting of di-
rectors ever held. Money will be col
lected tomorrow and placed in bank.
"E. B. MERRIAM, Treasurer "
There yet remains $4,000 in pledged
and unpaid subscriptions and the
board of directors anticipate no trou-
bic in securing the $1,000 necessary to
start the work of railroad building
The construction company has one
hundred teams scattered along the
right of way of the Topeka & South
western and full equipment for rail-
road building. These teams and the
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14
cs ss; s s: e PAXTON 8 PAXTON Quincy s s: s

Not discouraged he went to work as
laborer and saved $50 and then wens
to Wesley hospital and submitted to an
operation
Entirely cured, he presented himself
yesterday for enlistment.
Lieutenant Franklin r. Kenny exam
ined the feet and found them 10 good
condition. AS it was necessary to OBJ
tain special authority from the war de-
partment to accept him, Lieutenant
Kenny wired the war department. He
received favorable reply. Sylvester
was sent to Jefferson barracks to begin
his duties.
Sylvester's father and grandfather
were soldiers in the German army.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14
Opium Traffic Declines.

Washington, Oct. 14.-That the
opium traffic in this country is on the
decline is indicated by the latest fig
ures compiled by the bureau of statis-
tics. showing that opium imports have
been decreased about one-quarter of a
million dollars in 1908. compared with
the previous year. Thus far during
the year, the Chinese empire has sun
piled this country with $1,322.691.
worth of opium while from elsewhere
the opium imports amount only to
$14,012.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14
WANTED TO BE A SOLDIER.
Albert Sylvester Goes to Hospital and
Has Toes Strengthened.

Chicago. Oct 14-Inheriting a fight
ing spirit. Albert Sylvester, 81 years
Did, submitted to an operation which
aid him up for three weeks in order
hat he might be physically able to en-
list in the army.
On June last he applied at re-
'ruiting station for service. He was
elected because he was afflicted with
What is known as hammer toes that
;, the toes on both feet were pushed
lnder on account of the constant wear
ng of too short shoes.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14
WANTS BEER FOR SOLDIERS.
General Mills Would Have 1t Until
There Is Absolute Prohibition.

of congress in increasing the pay of
the army Will promote contentment
among officers and men and add to
the army's efficiency according to the
annual reports of generals command
ing various departments of the SER
vice.
General A. L. Mills, commanding
the department of Luzon. emphasized
the continued effort to secure legisla-
ton for additional officers to replace
those on detached duty. The reports
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14

fact through The United States post
exchanges should be restored the right
to furnish beer to soldiers
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1908-10-14

Everybody reads the State Journal.
Albuquerque citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1907-1909, 1908-06-06
MURDERER ENTERS PLEA
OF GUILTY and
SAVES LIFE
Native at Las Vegas Had
Change Of Heart Just Before
jury Convicted Him.
WILL SPEND LIFE
IN PRISON CELL

Las Vegas. n. NJ, June 6-(Spe-
cial) Just bare moment before the
jury returned verdict finding him
guilty of murder in the first degree.
Estevan Dominguez, on trial for kill
ing J. II. Tietlebaum, the Tecolote
merchant. who was found dead in his
store several months ago, pleaded
guilty to the charge and thus saved
his life. Dominguez will now go to
the penitentiary for life instead OF
hanging. as he would have done had
he not entered his plea.
Dominguez was accused OF being
the ringleader in the murder plot
His two accomplices Romero and En-
cinias pleaded guilty to the murder
and charged that Domlnguez killed
Tietlebaum because the merchants
wife said she would marry him IL ne
put her husband out of the way. The
trial OF the woman will be taken up
later.