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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18
BEAUTY IS DEAD
LOUISE MONTAGUE WON ADAM
FoREPAUGH'S $4,000 PRIZE.
For Many Years Was Among Chief
Drawing Cards of Big
Tented Show.

NEW YORK, March 15.-Louise Mon.
tague, famous for her beauty quar-
ter Of a century ago, after she won a
ten-thousand-dollar prize in a beauty
contest, arranged by Adam Forepaugh.
the circus man. Is dead at her home,
164 Manhattan avenue.
Miss Montague died Tuesday after
noon after protracted illness But few
of her old friends knew Of it until yes
terday. when the death notice was pub
lished. Since her retirement from the
stage Miss Montague has lived a Sc
cluded life Although she was flfty
years old and Ghas suffered long from,
anemia she retained her beauty until
the last.
Miss Montague was born and edu-
Gated in New York. She afterward re-
moved to Philadelphia, and in 1878,
when she first sprang into prominence
after winning the $4,000 beauty prize,
1t was said of her that she was
probably the most beautiful woman in
America, if not in the world.
She followed the fortunes of the cir
Gus for several years, and was one of
Forepaughs greatest drawing cards.
But she was ambitious to become an
actress. and she went to Europe to
study for the stage.
Upon her return to America she was
a member of 'Pinafore'' company, and
is remembered as in the casts of Evan
geline." THE Corsair" and 1.-The Crystal
Slipper"
Her last appearance was with Eddie
Foy in ''Of the Earth" after which
she retired to private life. One son,
Henry Montague, an automobile sales
man, survives her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18
DEFEND THE UNIFORM.
Spanish War Veterans Denounce
Action of Local Theater.

Resolutions were unanimously adopted
by Gen. Henry w. Lawton Camp. Span
ish War Veterans, last night. denouncing
the proprietors of theaters and other
places of public resort which close their
doors against men wearing the uniform
of the United States Army, Navy and
Marine Corps and the National Guard. /"
The authorities Of Chase's Theater were
specialized in the resolution because of
their recent refusal to admit to that play
house several marines. The resolution
was introduced by Capt Sheridan Ferree
It was recited that the uniform of our
superb fighting men is a badge of honor
and not thing for derision and con-
tempt"
On motion of Capt. Thomas A. Green
the camp Endorsed Representative Loud 8
bill providing for raising the wreck of the
late battleship Maine in Havana harbor
and the interment of the bodies Of the
American sailors therein.
The adjuta,lt was directed to send copies
Of the Chase Theater resolution to Presi-
dent Taft, Congress-. the War and Navy
Departments. Representatives Hobson
and Keifer and others, all of whom were
thanked by unanimous vote for their
action to protect the American uniform.
The Getting was held at Flynn's Hall
and was largely attended. One recruit
was mustered in.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18
POWERS IN RACE
NOTED KENTUCKIAN CANDI-
DATE FOR SEAT IN HOUSE.
Receiving Considerable Support in
His Fight to Succeed Representa-.
tive Don C. Edwards.

Caleb Powers, who for eight years was
confined in Kentucky jails with q charge
Of conspiracy In the murder Of William
Goebel hanging over him, ana who was
pardoned some months ago by Gov
Augustus e. Wilson, Is making the fight
of his life to succeed Representative Don
c. Edwards in the eleventh Kentucky dis
trict, according to a report received in
this city. 1t is said he has splendid
chance Of success.
Within the last few DAYS William
Sylvester Taylor, elected governor of
Kentucky some years ago and shortly
thereafter unseated by the democratic
ma jority in the state legislature, has
written letter to the republicans OF the
district urging them to support Powers.
Immediately after being unseated as gov
ernor Mr.. Taylor was indicted on q
charge Of conspiracy in the Goebel trag
edy. but went to Indiana, where success
sive governors of that state refused to
honor the requsition of former Gov.
Beckham OF the Blue Grass state for his
extradition, believing that on account of
the political feeling in Kentucky he could
not get fair trial.
He was pardoned some months ago by
Gov Wilson and many. of his friends
urged him to come back to Kentucky
and again take up the practice OF the
law. He, however. pointed out that dur
ing his residence in Indianapolis he had
built up a lucrative law practice. which
he would not abandon. His letters to
editors of papers in the eleventh district.
it is declared. have strongly urged the
support and election of Powers as a de-
served recognition, by the republican
party of a man who has suffered Tor thu
cause. -----------.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18

Of one Of the George Washington Hospital
buildings was presented at the last meet
ing Of the board Of trustees. The propo-
sition was only along general lines, and
as 1t was not IN definite form as far as
details are concerned no decision was
reached. There IL no doubt that the loca-
ton Of the university hospital would do
very we'll for our institution. but am not
in q position to say whether the deal will
ever be contaminated.
Regarding the clinics at the Emer-
gency, in the event that the institutions
should occupy adjoining buildings. ar
rangements will be made so that students
OF the George Washington University
Medical School may enjoy the same OPP
portunity for clinical work in the Eemr-
genoy as they do In their own hospital"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18
COMMITTED TO JAIL.
John r. H. Seay Awaits Action on
Embezzlement Charge,

John R. Fl. Seay, former employe of
til Collier publishing house branch in
this city. who was charged with embez-
z!ing $3.50 of the company's funds,
waived his right to a preliminary exam
nation i'm the Police Court today and was
committed to jail in default of $500 bond
to await action of the grand jury Seay
denies the charge.
The complainant in the case Is William
e. Jarboe, manager of the local branch.
The prisoner was arrested by Detectives
Berman and Cox of the central Office.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18
Woman Goes to Penitentiary.

Rose Barnes, the young colored' woman
who shot and killed fer stepfather, Rob-
ent Smith. January last, when he was
beating her mother. was sentenced today
by Justice Gould to serve two years and
three months in the penitent1ary. Justice
Gould said the circumstances of the case,
while not justifying manslaughter, were
of an extenuating character such as to
warrant a short term in the penitentiary.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18
TAFT SILENT ON FIGHT
REFUSES TO DISCUSS SITUA.
TON IN THE HOUSE.
President Making Car-End Speeches
on Journey From Chicago
to Rochester.

ASHTABULA. Ohio, March Is. - On
his way from Chicago to Rochester,
where he is to speak before the cham
Der Of commerce tonight. President
Taft made a brief stop here this morn
quests he will make little car-end
speeches also at Erie, Pa, Dunkirk, n.
T., Buffalo and Batavia.
Up to the time of leaving Chicag"
last night the President had received
but meager news Of the insurgents
fight against Speaker Cannon. This
had come partly in cipher dispatches
from the White House and partly from
bulletins that were given to
Mr. Taft.
The President eagerly read the morn :.
ing papers that were put aboard tine
train at Cleveland but would not COM
ment on the matter in any way. He
felt that his information was not COM
plete enough for this, but 1t was doubt
full that he would say anything under
the circumstances, even II he were in
Washington At any rate, it was sal:
the Developments in the House would
in no way alter the Presidents plans
for his trip, and he will not be back
in Washington until next Wednesday.
No Interference in Fight.
The President all along has let it be
known. that he would not interfere with
any fight the insurgents might make on
the Speaker or on the rules Of the House.
He has insisted, however. that the in
surSents should give the administration
bills loyal support if they are still to bc
regarded as republicans and desire to
share in the patronage that republican
President can give. So far the insurgent
in the House has not extended
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18

to any of the Presidents measures rec
commended in fulfillment of party pledges.
In fact, many of the insurgents have
pledged him their support, and until they
show some disposition to break this
pledge the President will keep hands off.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18

Nel1dOle 1dteQC Leather
Easter Dress Shoes
FOR BOYS-In newest styles
of button. lace and blucher, low
and high cuts.
Sizes 9 to 1s1s....... $I.5o & So
Sizes 1 to 51a.......$I.0S 10 %
FOR GIRLS Swell Ankle
strap Pumps, Gibson and
Butcher Ties and Button Boots.
Sizes 5 to H.. ST. to $3.50
Sizes 11h to 5. $I.25 to $3.50
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1910-03-18
new HOME FOR HOSPITAL
EMERGENCY TO ABANDON ITS
PRESENT QUARTERS.
Prospective Purchase of Building
Owned by George Washington
University Hospital.

negotiations may soon be begun for the
sale Of one Of the buildings Of the George
Washington University Hospital to the
Emergency, which will have to vacate its
present building. the land on which it Is
located having been purchased by the gov
eminent. No definite arrangements have
been made, and the two institutions would
remain separate and distinct even IL the
Emergency should occupy quarters ad-
joining George Washington. Nothing in
the way of a merger OF the two hospitals
is contemplated.
DIR. Charles w. Needham said in speak
ing of the proposition: 1T Is true we
have considered the feasibility Of having
the Emergency take up quarters in one
space to accommodate IL, as we have two
commodious hospital buildings besides
some vacant ground on our II street
property which could be improved.
Not Definitely Determined.
sIf the Emergency Hospital occupied
one Of our buildings our students would
have additional clinical facilities, which is
the main reason why We maintain hos
pital. However, nothing definite has been
done as yet, and ii will proba bly, be some
time before the matter IL settled.
DR.. George Tully Vaughan OF the board
of trustees OF the Emergency said:
"A proposition suggesting the purchase
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
New Court Cases.

c.. P. Shaffner VS.. Wilson Shaft
ner. Action is brought to declare
Wilson S. Shaffner legally dead. He
Sieft this county some twenty years
ago and his relatives have never
heard from him. He has a small
interest in an estate and the other
heirs want to get it settled up. c..
w. Hoffman, attorney for plaintiff
Julia Amanda Cook VS.. Charles
A. Cook. The parties were married
at Lamont March Z, 1896 and lived
together until February 15,191O.
Plaintiff alleges as grounds for di-
virce that her husband has threat
ened her life, abused and mistreat-
ed her and has failed to support her,
and her daughter. V. R. McGinnis,
attorney for plaintiff.
C. R. Rauch ct al VS.. Maroni
Traxler and wife. Suit is brought
on an account for $500, and also
for $3.50, money advanced on the
purchase of a quantity of corn which
defendant failed and refused to de-
liver to plaintiff. B. NJ Russell, at
torney for plaintiff.
I Ira Shriver VS.. Joseph Bailey.
Plaintiff brings suit for a commission
of $3.50 which he claims by reason
of having contracted to sell it to
F. T. McKibben, and the sale has
been consumated. A. P. Olsen, at
torney for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06

500, which she said was due her.
told her, of course, that had no
money of hers and the next instant
she reached down in her waist and
drew out knife to attack me.
II q seized her. and in the ;ussle
the knife fell on the sidewalk. We
both tried to pick it up at the same
time. She seized the blade and l
got the handle, and it was with some
difficulty that finally succeeded in
taking the weapon.
II held on to her and called to a
passerby to summon the police.
held the woman until the policeman
came'
Since 1887 Frank Baker has been
a judge OF the Cook County Circuit
court. In June, 1904, he was as
signed to the Appellate court.
He was born at Melmore, Ohio,
May i 1, 1910, and was educated at
the Ohio Wesleyan university, xstad-
uating in 1861. He entered the
Albany law school with the class of
1868. From 1862 Until 1865 he
served in the Civil war as a private
in the Eighty-fourth Cnio volunteers.
He is member of Grant Post, G.
A. R. the Society of the American
Revolution and the Society of Colo
nial Wars.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
Boost Decatur County Land.

There are number of Decatur
county farms changing hands at good
prices this fell, and hardly a day
passes but what there are prospect
i've buyers here from other places.
Decatur county land is bound to in
crease in price. 1t has been quoted
too low, and one of the reasons for
this has been the knockers, fellows
who when they hear of a man look
ing at farm will go to him and
knock on the land, telling him it
is not worth the price, or that they
can sell him better land at cheaper
price. This should not be, every
body should be booster. That is
what makes Texas and Oklahoma
lands sell so quickly at advanced
prices. Down there everybody is
boosting the land and the country,
and knocker is unknown. Just
think about this and the next time
you are talking about Decatur coun-
ty land boost it up to where it be-
longs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
About County Hospitals.

A number of the counties in this
section of the state are going to vote
on the question of county hospital
as provided for by the last General
Assembly, says the Corning Free
Press. Among the counties are Mon
roe and. Decatur We trust that
in each of the counties. the PROPOSE
tion carries. 1t should. Montgom-
tax last winter but the proposition
was defeated by small vote mainly
by the opposition of Villisca who OBJ.
jected because the hospital was not
located in their town but was to be
located at Red Oak. The law pro-
vides that county can vote tax
for the erection and maintenance of
a county hospital, to be used by all
the people of the county and may be
practiced in by any licensed physician.
Where the applicant for treatment
is not possessed with a sufficient
amount of this worlds goods, then
he is admitted and cared for free
of cost. In this way every citizen
is given the assurance that he will
be cared for in case of sickness and
in the best possible manner. Trained
nurses will be in attendance. Where
the applicant can afford it, he will
pay for his care and treatment. 1t
was a wise act of the legislature and
we would like to see such a hospital
established in every county for the
care and relief of the unfortunate.
This paper would like to see such a
hospital established in this county.
There would be opposition, of course,
always is where there is to be an
additional tax, but we would like
to see the people express themselves
OH the subject Of wanting to better
care for their neighbors and friends.
The cost would be only slight in COM
parison of the good done. There
are many people in every county that
suffer for the want of care and medi-
cal attention that county hospital
would relieve. There are people who
never consider the welfare of their
neighbor, who is not possessed with
a large amount of this worlds goods.
but whose only aim and desire is
to enjoy these comforts himself and
have his family enjoy them while
those less fortunate in the accumu-
lation of wealth must suffer and go
without what this law provides for
him. In the counties where it is
proposed we trust it will carry, and
in counties where they have not pro-
posed the vote we should be pleased
to see them try it and also be pleased
to see the proposition win 1t ought
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
Leon Al; Corydon O..

The Leon High School football
team defeated the Corydon High
School team, on the local gridiron
last Saturday by the count of Al to
10.
The Leon boys proved themselves
masters of the new game and COM
paratively outclassed their oppon-
ents at every stage of the game
Only on two occasions did the
visitors make first down, while for
the locals Dorm and S. Beals reeled
off three gains of more than so
yards each in addition to several
gains of 20 and 80 yards each made
by other members of the squad.
Leon also showed their ability in
the use of the forward pass, using
this play on several occasions for
good gains.
The Leon team go to Creston next
Saturday where they play the fast
Creston High School team.
Following is the lineup:
LEON.
R. E.-Hale, Hatch.
R. &c. Pullen, R. Sears.
!. R. CD. Pullen.
C.-Van Nostrand.
L. G.-Edgington.
l.. T.-Grogan.
L. E.-Garber.
Q.-Dorn.
R. H.-B. Sears.
J.. H.-R. Sears, G. Pullen.
F. B.-Dale
CORYDON.
R. E.-Davis, Ferris.
R. T.-Dennis.
R. G.-Benoy, Corbett.
.-Ellingsworth.
L. G.-Hook, Jagins.
l.. T.-Stoner.
L. E.-Miles.
Q.-Neeybor.
R. H.-Hague.
l.. H.-Hart.
Touchdowns- Sears (2), Dale
(2), CARRIER, Hale, Dorm.
Goals from touchdowns-B. Sears
(2), Dorm (2).
Safety for Leon-Beal.
Time of rs-10-15-10-15.
Referee, Grimes; umpire, Stookey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
VOLUME Lv11 NO. z.
Rexall Dealers in Convention.

The annual meeting of the
stockholders of the United Drug Co.,
the makers of the Rexall Remedies,
was held last week at Boston, more
than 1900 retail druggists who are
stockholders in the company and
about 500 ladies being in attend.
ance. The convention lasted three
days and it was one continual round
of pleasure for those who attend
ed, the meeting closing on Thurs
day night with the most elaborate
and costly banquet ever served in
the city of Boston. The Rexall
people know how to entertain, and
costly souvenirs were presented to
all who were in attendance at the
convention. 1t is a great organiza-
tion of retail druggists who make
the famous Rexall Remedies. Bell
& Robinson, of Leon, are the Rexall
druggists in Leon, but neither of
them were able to attend the con-
vention this year, but they will be
in attendance at the 1911 conven-
ton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
Ralph McGinnis Elected Captain.

The many friends of Ralph Nc
Ginnis in this city will be pleased
to learn that he has been chosen
captain of the freshman football team
at the State University at Iowa City.
A special from Iowa City to the Des
sMoines Capiatl has the following to
say of his good work:
Ralph McGinnis of Leon has been
elected captain of the freshman team,
McGinnis has been playing at half
back, where he has shown unusual
ability as speedy and heady player.
The team is being coached by Walter
Stewart of Detroit, Mich, who last
year was quarterback on the 'varsi-
tY team
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
CORN JUBILEE PICNIC
Over Five Thousand People Attend
ed the Garden Grove Corn Club
Picnic Last Saturday.

There was record breaking
crowd at the annual Corn Jubilee
Picnic of the Garden Grove Corn
Club held last Saturday at the c..
A. Davis park, three miles north
west of Garden Grove, the number
tailed who went in at the gate be-
ing 5O7O, people, and the picnic was
the biggest kind of success. The
day was perfect and everybody pres
ent thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
Joe e. Wing, of Ohio, the we'll known
agricultural writer, made two splen-
did talks, and other speakers were
also present. The Garden Grove,
ed plenty of music. There were
good basket ball and foot ball games
and the horse back parade by young
ladies was beautiful sight.
The showing of corn and other
grains and vegetables while not so
large as at some former picnics, was
high class and hard to beat. The
corn and grain were judged by E. q.
Cabel, of the extension department
of the State Agricultural College
at Ames.
The following is the list of prize
winners:
Glass A-1O ears of corn on stalk
list, Ben Woolley; End, John Cal
houn; 3rd. Newt. Wood; 4th, A. G.
Baker.
Glass B-k bushel of ears-1st,
Ben Woolley; End, w. D. Smith;
5rd, Fred Woolley
Glass c-single ear-1st, John
Calhoun; End, Ben Woolley; 3rd,
Roy Cummins; 4th, A. c.. Baker.
Glass D-1 peck Wheat-1st,
Fred Woolley; End, VIM. Mach1an;
3rd, Orma McKibben; 4th, Geo.
Moser.
Class Ell peck oats-1st, John
Calhoun; End, Fred Wooley; 3rd,
Newt Wood.
Glass FL peck of Potatoes-1st,
Newt. Wood; End, Gus Ross; 3rd,
John Calhoun.
Glass Watermelon Word
en-. Only one entry.
Glass I-Pumpkin-1st Hobart
Baker; End, Orris Davis; 3rd, A. c..
Baker
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
Announcement.

We wish to announce to our many
friends and customers that we will
inaugurate a great free piano con-
test beginning on Oct. i 5th, 1910.
We are going to give away abso-
lutely free two magnificent Cote
pianos, valued at $35O.O0 each.
Watch for our later announcements,
or come to our stores and have us
explain the plan.
H. A. Wright,
C. A. Hubacher,
Bradfeld & Gardner,
VanWerden & Kopp,
r. O. Allen,
Kraft Clothing Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1910-10-06
A Letter From Col. Bussey.

There are many survivors of the
gallant Third Iowa Cavalry residing
in this vicinity and they will read
with interest the following letter from
| Colonel Cyrus Bussey to Capt T. H.
Brown, of Chicago. The Third Iowa
held its annual reunion at Bloomfield
on the 23rd of September, and Capts.
T. H. and John D. Brown were both
in attendance, for they never miss a
reunion of their regiment. Col Bus
sey writes as follows:
Washington, D. C.
Sept. 18th, 1909.
Captain Thomas H. Brown,
Chicago, Ill.
Dear Captain
j am going to Bloomfield to attend
the reunion of our regiment, the
Third Iowa Cavalry, on the 23rd,
and hope to meet you and your
brother John there. 1t is more than
forty-eight years since you two boys
enlisted in my regiment. l made no
mistake when l made you Commis-
sary of the regiment, and will never
forget the faithful, arduous service
you rendered for four years during
the war. You know that all of our
reunions when l have been present,
| always mentioned your name as
deserving praise above other officers
for your long and gallant service.
A large cavalry command must
have forage and water, often it was
necessary to send out forage trains
ten to twenty miles in the enemies
country. An adequate force was de-
tailed to guard the train which was
always under command The Of
fficer commanding the guard was in
structed to take his orders from you,
you never failed to bring in your
train loaded, sometimes, however
after severe fighting and the loss of
some of your men. There was no
end to this strenuous duty. The
horses must be fed, train load of
corn would only last four or five
days. There never was time dur
ing our whole service that l would
not have parted with any other of
ticer of the regiment before | would
have given you up.
No officer in the line made bet
ter record than your brother John.
He fought with great gallantry on
many fields. Brevt. Major General
Upton, commanding Fourth Division
on the Wilson Raid, in his report
made some recommendations for
promotion in which he included
Thomas H. Brown, Third Iowa Caval-
ry, acting Commissary of subsist-
ence, thoroughly efficient and ener-
getic, for commission in that depart
ment, Captain John D. Brown, Co.
L Third Iowa Cavalry to be Brevet
Major for gallant conduct.
With my best wishes,
Sincerely your friend,
Cyrus Bussey.