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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26

A cas belonging TO E. Roberts sud-
denly went into fit last Friday noon
and caught hold of the left hand of little
Maxine Doxtater who was playing near.
The grandmother of the child went inn
mediately to the rescue and drove the
enraged animal away but not until it
had inflicted an ugly wound. The
father and mother Of the little girl
hurriedly drove to the doctor and had
the hand carefully dressed. The pres
ent conditions give promise Of rapid
recovery.-Lamoni Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26

Chas. Dodd had the misfortune the
first OF the week to get his thumb on his
left hand cut of all but small portion
OF skin, while binding oats. He had run
into stump with the binder and went
around and took hold of the machine
near the grain wheel to lift it over the
stump and spoke to the team to move
up and as he had his hand in such a
position that the sickle ran out the end
OF the cutter bar and struck his thumb.
However, it was fortunate cut as he
might have had his hand cut of un-
der the Observation-Disclosures Grove
Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Reath of r. 4. Black.

R. M. Black, one of the old and we'll
known residents OF Burrell township,
died at Clarinda last Friday, where he
had been for the past year, a patient
at tho state hospital, having been
afflicted with brain disease for several
years. His funeral was held on Tues
day his remains being brought back
accompanied by his wife. For many
years Mr.. Black was one OF the largest
farmers of Burrell township. He is
survived by his wife and several chill
dran
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Rev. r. Edwards Overcome by
Heat.

Rev. f. Ed wards was overcome by
the intense heat Friday. He was re-
turning home from his appointment at
Cambria about 4:30 p. m. and fell in
Mrs. Prichett's yard. His son, Frank,
took him home where he was made as
comfortable as possible and this (Satur-
day. morning is about as we'll as usual.
Rev. Edwards says he had not been
feeling we'll for several days which fact
combined with the heat caused the
ck.-Osceola Sentinel.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Matsler Bros in Meeting.

The Matsler Brothers, of Princeton,
Elders Winfield and Russell, are con-
Quoting big revival meeting in Mercer
with much success. These boys make .
strong team. Winfield is a student at
Drake University, Des Moines, while
Russell is a student of the Princeton
high school. Both have been preaching
for some time, and are already making
their mark in the world. They are in
deed bright young mon. Their parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. c. f. Matsler, visited them
in Mercer last Sunday.-Princeton Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
LlneYiIle Fair.

The Lineville Fair which will be held
Sept. Sth to 10th is going to be big
thing this year. The premiums and
special prizes offered aggregate $1,000,
and in addition to the regular prem
iums the merchants and citizens of
Lineville are offering SO special prizes
which include everything from Kratzer
buggy worth $125 down to bottle of
hair tonic. They always have a good
time at the Lineville fair, SO get ready
to attend this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26

g. w. Case, we'll known to many of the
older residents Of this county, died at
his home in South Bend, Wash, on July
30th, his death following long illness.
MI. Case was for years q resident Of
Cainsville, going from there to Mena,
Ark, with Scott Pryor and engaging in
the lumber milling business, and later
he located in Washington. He is sur
vived By his wife and four children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Methodist Notes.

Preaching by the pastor next Sunday
at II a. m. Subject, "By Products of
Christianity" Sunday school at 9:45 a.
m. and Epworth League at p. m. No
preaching in the evening on account of
the union services at the Christian
church.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Mlles--peCk.

Mr.. Fred Miles and Miss Gertie Peck,
both of near DeKalb, were married at
the home Of Lee Marvin in this city
Monday afternoon, the ceremony being
performed by Rev. ]. L. Boyd, pastor Of
the M. E. church. They will make their
home near DeKalb and many friends in
that vicinity extend hearty congratu-
latons and wish them every happiness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26

]. M. Williams and family departed
for their new home in Decatur City,
Monday. In addition to his poultry
business Mr.. Williams will also take
charge Of the hotel at that place. 1t is
with regret that the numerous friends
of Mr.. Williams and family see them
departing from Ridgeway, but all join
in wishing them the best of success in
their new home.-Ridgeway Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Koodard--Beers

Mr.. I. B. Woodland and Miss Grace
Beers. both residing near DeKalb, were
quietly married at the clerks Office in
this city on last Wednesday, the cere-
mony being performed by Justice G. w.
Beck in tho presence of the brides
father and a few friends. They will
make their home on the groom's farm
near DeKalb and many friends extend
congratulations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Gospel Meeting.

All day Gospel Meeting at The Cam
den Baptist church next Lords day
Aug. 20. Preaching Saturday evening.
Three meetings on Lords day. Basket
dinner. Everybody come. Mrs. Arm
strong will be present and speak to the
people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Crane River.
DR.. Wards next dates at Grand River
are September 13 to 18.

Misses Jessica Pryor and Florence
Oney returned Sunday from Chicago
where they had been selecting new
fall millinery for the Keller g. Pryor
millinery store. They made extensive
purchases their buying being the
largest shipment of millinery goods
ever shipped to Leon. The date for
their fall opening has not yet been set,
but the ladies are all anxiously await
ing it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26

Earl Gregg's large hay and feed barn
in which was stored nearly all of his
this years crop Of hay was struck by
lightning Sunday evening and burned
to the ground. The barn was an extra
large one that would hold rs or 80 tons
Of hay and was quite full. Barn in
sured for $3.50 but no insurance on
hay.-Van Vert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26

Mrs. Ella Hatfield, who was visiting
at the home of her daughter, Mrs.
Frank Givens, in this city, returned
Friday evening to her home at Mt. Ayr.
Her granddaughter, Edith Givens, ac-
companied her home for few days vis-
IL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26
Christian Church.

Morning Topic EARLY days in the
labors of our Brotherhood Union
services at night. Bro. Gage will preach.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1909-08-26

We have plenty of native lumber on
hands to sell. Already sawed ont. No
waits. Dekalb & Smith. 24-tf
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
PUTS AN END TO
BITTER AGITATION
Cleveland Street Car Strife
Amicab|y Adjusted

Cleveland, Oct. GA conference
was held here to arrange final details
for an absolute settlement of the local
street railway situation. which has
been bitterly agitated for eight years.
The basis of the strife has been
Mayor Tom L. Johnson's contention
for a Scent fare. The proposed set
tlement will be upon this rate of fare
and will eliminate the street car
question from the fall campaign. All
of the points have been settled. It is
agreed that the city shall give the
Cleveland Railway company, the own
ers OF the local lines, a twenty-five
year franchise, revokable whenever
any of the provisions of the contract
with the city are violated. The city
reserves the right to purchase the
lines at any time municipal ownership
is made lawful. The city also reserves
the right to name a purchaser of the
lines after eight years. The initial
rate of fare is to be 3 cents on all
lines, with a 1 cent extra charge for a
transfer. Both the city and the rail-
way company have agreed to let
Judge Robert w. Tayler of the United
States court determine the value of
the railway property and the maxi
mum rate of fare. 1t is agreed that
at no time shall the rate of fare be
greater than will allow the company
an earning of more than 6 per cent.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
SCORES OF VESSELS
IN RIVER PAGEANT
ST. Louis Centennial Visitors
See Novel Parade

st. Louis, Oct. CA water pageant,
in which scores of gaily dressed yes
sells took part on the Mississippi river
was the chief attraction of the days
programme in the St. Louis centennial
week. Rowing crews, power boats OF
all sizes and numerous river packets
formed at the Merchants bridge and
passed down stream beyond the Eads
bridge, where the pageant was re
viewed by the visiting municipal Off.
Gals and by the officers and crews OF
the United States torpedo boat flo
tilla.
The visiting mayors invaded the
Merchants Exchange after the river
pageant and business was practically
at a standstill for an hour. The mem
bers of the exchange were hosts tc
the visitors at a luncheon in the
Planters hotel. Later the Wednesday
club entertained the wives and daugh
tiers of the mayors.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
EXPECTS TO PROVE CLAIMS
Or. Cook Says Polar Controversy Soon
Will Be Ended.

Pittsburg, Oct. 6.-Visibly affected
by an enthusiastic ovation accorded
him DR.. Frederick A. Cook, the North
pole explorer, arrived here. From the
time he left the train at the Union
station until he reached the Hotel
Schenley, after an automobile trip
through the principal streets, DIR. Cook
was given a most hearty reception by
scientific bodies, business circles and
the citizens of Pittsburg.
DR.. Cook was guest of honor at a
reception rendered by the chamber of
commerce. He is suffering from a
heavy cold and it is doubtful whether
he will be able to carry out his many
engagements.
"ln a short time" he said in an in
terview, "the public is to be given
facts and then there will be no doubt
who is the first disccverer of the
North pole"
He said the report Of the Copen.
hagen university would be sent out
first and that he expected an end to
the present controversy within six
months.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
CAUSE UNEASINESs IN PARIS
Preparations for Extending Spanish
Operations in Morocco.

Paris, Oct. 6.-The preparations for
the extension of Spain's operations in
Morocco, involving the sending OF
heavy reinforcements, are creating In
crcasing uneasiness in Paris. The
Petit Parisien, q journal owned by
Minister Of Commerce Dupuy, in what
is believed to be an inspired article
says that SPANS programme seems
to go beyond the object originally
communicated to the powers and pro.
vokes apprehension in Europe, espe-
cially in London and Paris.
The colonial authorities of Algeria
the article says, have notified Paris OF
the existence of a fanatical excite
ment in the interior and speak of dan
ger along the Algerian frontier ii
General Marina. the commander OF
the Spanish forces in Morocco, at
tempts to push his expeditions south.
ward from Zeluan. In conclusion the
paper intimates that the reports from
the interior of Spain indicate that
there is grave danger Of serious trou.
BILE at home as soon as the country
is denuded of troops.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
PASSING Of NOTED PEOPLE:

MARQUEsE MARIE DEs MON
TIERS-MERINvILLE, a passenger on
the steamer Kron PrinZessin Cecilie.
died aboard that ship Just before the
vessel reached New York. The mar
quise, who was forty-six years Did.
before her marriage was Miss May
Caldwell of Louisville, Ky.
JOHN r. o'DoNNELL, who was
successfully night editor and new
editor of the New York Herald for
many years and one of the most
widely known newspaper men of that
city. is dead. He was fifty-siX years
old.
FALK viDAVER, one Of the worlds
foremost Hebrew scholars, known for
his commentaries on the Bible and
his poems. is dead at New York. DR..
Vidaver was sixty-five years old.
CHANG cHIH TUNG; who was one
of the three members of the grand
council of China, is dead at Picking
He had been in the government serv-
ice practically all his life. i.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
BAED WILL PROSECUTE
Has Nephew Arrested on Charge CT
Stealing Formers Wife.

Kansas City, Oct. enlarged with
stealing his uncle's wife Edward
Simpson was arrested here on a state
warrant issued from Justice James E.
Shoemaker's court. Mrs. Mary Simp,
son, his aunt, the wife of a Cleve.
land wholesale merchant, also was ar.
rested. Hine Simpson. the husband,
who caused their arrest, is in Kansas
City and says he will prosecute bota
his wife and nephew.
Simpson, the nephew, is married
and tllirty-seven years old. Mrs. Simp.
son is forty-three years old.
Mrs. Simpson and Edward Simpson
were arraigned in court and pleaded
guilty to a statutory charge. They
were sentenced to four months i'm
prisonment in the county Jail. Hine
Simpson, the husband, appeared
against the pair.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
DISCUSSED IN PARLIAMENT
Health Of suftrasettes Confined III
Birmingham jail.

London. Oct. 6.-The nutrition of
suicidally disposed s%rffragettes now
in Birmingham jail still interests Kerr
Hardic. who again held up business i'll
the house Of commons in order to as.
sure himself that "the teeth. throat
and other parts of the bodies" of ire
women had suffered TO injury through
their voluntary desistance from ma9Ii-
cation.
Mr.. Masterman, parliamentary sec
Rotary of the home office. amiably
quoted the reassuring declaration of
the prison doctors that the health of
the prisoners is good.
Only one of the women prisoners
adheres to a preference for feeding by
tube, though some of the others are
being fed with teaspoons or feeding
cups.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
KEPT ON THE co
FAR into NIGHT
President Has Strenuous
Day Around Frisco.
VISITS STATE UNIVERSITY

Is rendered Reception in Greek The.
alter on Campus, the First Open Air
Playhouse Built in America-Lays
Cornerstone Of Y. NJ. c. A. Building
at San Francisco and Ends Busy
Day by Attending Banquet.
San Francisco, Oct. 6.-With the
arrival of the presidents private car
MayfiOwer at the Sixteenth street sta
t!cn in Oakland President Taft began
one of the most strenuous days of his
whirl about the country.
After breakfast Mayor beverley L.:
Hodghcad of Berkeley, accompanied
by a reception committee of twenty
citizens of the college town, boarded
the Mayflower and extended a formal
welcome to the president. The May
flower was then switched to the
Berkeley line and half an hour later
arrived at Berkeley.
Through streets rendered almost
impossible by a surgiHg crowd Of
cheering people the president was
driven to the campus IF the Univer-
sity of California. He was taken III
the Greek theater. the first open air
theater built in America. Here. the
president was given a public recep-
tion. From Berkeley the president
and the members of his party pro.
ceeded in automobiles to tie Key
Route inn iii Oakland, where the Off
.cial welcome of that city vas extend
ed by Mayor Mott. At the inn a de-
tachment of the Thirtietn United
States infantry was drawn up to sa.
lntc the president and q company OF
marines formed part Ut his escort in
a combined military and civic parade.
At Lake Merritt the parade halted
long enough for the president to make
a brief address. The party then board
ed the evenue launch Golden Gate
for the trip across San Francisco bay.
The Off cial parade in San francisco
was followed by the laying of the
cornerstone of the new Y. Nj. C. A.
building. President Taft later attend
cd & reception at the Union League
club. then retired to bis hotel for Il
brief rest and in the evening attended
a banquet in his honor.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
May BE ADJUSTED AMlCABLY
Tariff Dispute Between France and
the United States.

Paris, Oct. CA more optimistic
feeling prevails in government circles
regarding the amicable adjustment of
Franco~American tariff relations I'M.
der the new law, as q result Of the
explanations furnished by Senator
Aldrich of Rhode Island during his
talks last week with a number of the
French ministers and other high gov.
eminent officials.
In the first place Mr.. Aldrich dis.
abused the minds of the Frenchmen
of the idea entertained here that the
termination of the existing CONNER
cial agreement between France and
the United States months in advance
of the agreements with other coun
tries. notably Germany, was in any
way intended as a discrimination
against France and, secondly and
more important, Senator Aldrich re.
lieved the anxiety in Paris concerning
the Interpretation of section 2 of the
new law.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
DROWNING MAN IS
SAVED BY LASs0
New Yorker Handles Rope IT,
Cowboy Fashion.

= New York. Oct. 6.-Whirling a lassO
in genuine cowboy fashion over hi
head G. j.. I.eary, a driver of one Of
the ambulances of Bellevue hospital,
cast the line over the head of q
drowning man far out in the East
river at the foot Of East Twenty
eighth street and saved his life.
John Robertson, fifty-two years old,
of Kansas City, Mo-. the rescued
was carried to Bellevue hospital,
where ne is confined suffering from
immersion. His condition is not crit.
ical.
Robertson walked into the river
while in a daze from tie noise of the
city. the Hudson-Fulton celebrations
and the glare of the lights.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
ACCUSED OF HIGH TREASON
Thirty Persons Convicted and Giver
Severe Sentences.

Agran, Austria, Oct. 6.-After a
trial lasting seven months sentences
handed down in the cases OF
fifty-two schoolteachers, priests and
other persons charged with conncc.
tion with what is known as the
Greater servia conspiracy" Tie
prisoners were accused of high trca
son in participating in a movement
for the union of Croatia. Slavonia and
Bosnia to Servia, ven carrying the
propaganda among the troops of the
Austro-Hungarian army. Thirty o.
the accused are condemned to terms
of rigorous imprisonment varyin:
from four to twelve years and twenty.
two were acquitted. The persons cou
demned have given notification of ap.
peal. 3
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
HUNTER ATTACKED BY cow
He Kills the Infatuated Beast After
Desperate Encounter.

Sioux Falls. 8. D., Oct. 6.-While
hunting with a companion near his
home in Deuel. county Orville Sharp,
a well known resident of that county,
was fiercely attacked by an Infatuated
cow, which gave every evidence Of
being affected with hydrophobia. The
fact that he was armed and was able
while lying on the ground to draw
and point the muzzle Of the gun at
the cow and fire saved his life. With.
out the slightest warning the cow at
tackled him, fiinging him to the ground
and trampling him seriously before
he was able to get hold of his gun
and put an end to the cows life.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
ITALIANS COMING TO FARMS
Persuaded to Till Soil Instead d
Ficcking to Cities.

Chicago, Oct. every Rev. Don
Pietro Pisani, professor of philosophy
In the archbishop's seminary Of Yer.
CELL, Turin, Italy, who is touring the
United States and Canada in the In
terests Of 1telian agricultural coloniza-
tion, announced here that large num-
3bers of Italians are soon to leave their
native land for American farms in
stead of the cities.
The plan to get the Italians out Of
the ccngested districts of the cities
has the backing Of a federation q
Italian societies, the approval of the
Italian government and the support
of Pope Plus.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
WILL REJECT OFFERS TO FLY
Wright Brothers to Devote Time to
Exploiting Aeroplanes.

eAPtOINttS HSsoPsaSiSos
New York, Oct. 6.-Unless some
change of heart shall alter a decision
announced by Wilbur Wright the
spectacular flight made here over the
harbor and up the river by the daring
Dayton aviator is the last which he
or his brother Orville propose; to
make in public.
Hereafter" said Nj. Wright, on
his return from a visit to Governors
island, where he had gone to super
intend the taking apart of his dam
aged aeroplane, I'VE shall devote all
our efforts to the commercial ex-
ploitation Of our machines and only
fly as a matter of experiment to test
the value Of whatever changes we de-
sire to make in their construction"
Mr. Wright added that neither he
nor his brother wished to be looked
upon as showmen and that all offers
to fly for exhibition purposes would
be rejected by them.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
EASTERN RAILROADS LEnD
Have Better Record Than Western in
Safety Of Passengers.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-Western railways,
which have succeeded In carrying pas
sengcrs for a year without killing any
of them should be modest in stating
Tic fact, says the Railroad Age-Ga-
zctte, for the Erie reports that it has
maintained the record of safety for
five wears and the Central Of Vermont
for seven and one.hali years A Ver-
mont newspaper, in commenting on
the latter record, says:
"The railway company has, through
poor train service. broken many a
heart and caused an indefinite amount
Of profanity on the part of its patrons.
but all that doesn't count in an in
dic,ment against it in the mortality
column. There is no record of Ger
trail Vermont trains eve running
down anybody by reason Of their ex-
cessiye speed"
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
Would Gust Cracker Trust.

Lansing, Mich, Oct. 6.-Quo war.
ranto proceedings were started in the
supreme court to Dust the National
Biscuit company from doing business
in Michigan. The company has failed
to file an annual report with the Mich
igan secretary of state.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
BUSINESS OUTLOOK BRICK,
Hill Announces Plans for New Roac
In Oregon.

Chicago, Oct. 6.-James J.. Hill
chairman of the board of directors OF
the Great Northern railroad, was in
Chicago en- route to New York. Mr..
Hill, speaking Of the business outlook
said prospects were unusually bright.
That there would be a car shortage
this fall for the crop movement he
denied.
Mr.. Hill announced plans for the
construction of the Oregon Trunk line
to be built up the peschutes river
through Oregon. How far the road
would be extended, he said, mad not
been determined.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
RAISED TO RANK OF DUCHESS
Moraanatte Wife Of Austrian Heir
Apparent.

Vienna, Oct. S.-Emreror Francis
Joseph has raised Countess Sophia
Choteck Won Chotkova. the morganatic
wife Of the heir apparent. Archduke
Francis Ferdinand, TO the rank Of
duchess. with the title Of highness.
This elevation Of rank comedies with
the announcement that the Germa..
emperor has invited the archduke 6 i
wife to pay a visit to the Berlin courI
in November.
The Washburn leader. [volume] (Washburn, McLean County, N.D.) 1890-1986, 1909-10-08
TRIAL Of GREAT IMPORTANCE
On Result Depends Fate CT Russian
Political Party.

st. Petersburg, Oct. 6.-Fourteen
members of the Yekaterinburg com
mittee of the Constitutional Demo
cratic party have been placed on trial
in that city on the charge of belong.
ing to a non-legalizcd organization.
The trial is of the greatest political
importance, inasmuch as the accuse
lions are based entirely upon Premier
Stolypin's refusal to legalize this
party. The precedent obtained viii
be applied to the Constitutional Dem.
ocratic organizations throughout the
empire. W.