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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23
SCHOOL NOTES.
EDITORS Ralph Ridge1'ay.
Vessels large may venture more,
But little boats should keep near

Vessels large may venture more,
But little boats should keep near
the shore. Franklin.
Owing to their being only two and
'one-half days of school week before
last there were no school notes last
week.
One of the grade teachers at the
north school believes in advertising.
She lost her watch and the morning
after advertising it in the paper, she
woke up and found it under her pill
low. r,Ng
The apparatus which the school
board ordered for the laboratory has
arrived and we will start out at once
performing our physics experiments
The seniors entertained the jun
Tors at a masquerade party at the
P. E. o. hall Friday night, Miss
Sears being the feature of the even
ing.
Miss Lovina Slower visited the
high school Friday.
Miss Moore, the eighth grade
teacher was not able to teach last
week on account of sickness.
Our new laboratory room is nearly
fitted up for work
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23
Surprised Mrs. F. A. CARRIER.

Friday, November 18th, occurred
the forty-third birthday of Mrs. F.
A. CARRIER. A surprise had been
planned but she was expecting it and
made it known. To foil her few
gathered on Friday evening and en-
joyed an oyster supper. Thinking it
was all over she went to the church
Sunday morning and during her alb
sence fifty-four Of the neighbors
gathered with we'll filled baskets and
when she returned dinner was ready.
Although she had said they could
not surprise her she had to confess
that she was completely surprised.
A very enjoyable afternoon was
spent by those who were present and
all departed wishing her many more
such pleasant surprises.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23
fotice of Appointment of Admins
traitor.

In the District Court of the State Of
Iowa, in and for Decatur County.
In Probate.
= In the matter of the estate OF
las Worden, deceased.
ITO whom it may concern:
Notice Is hereby given that the un'
dersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as Administrator of the
estate of Silas Worden, late of
Decatur county, Iowa, deceased. All
persons in any manner indebted to
said deceased or his estate will make
payment to the undersigned; and those
having claims against said deceased
or his estate will present them IN
manner and form Al by law required,
for allowance and payment.
Dated this 14th day of November,
A. p. 1911.
13-2t Administrator Of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23

For Sale-Some ezra good utility
Whit Orpington cockerels of heav!
laying strains. need the room and
these will be sold very cheap. quality
considered. Call soon and get first
choice cheap. G. w. Reeder, The
Leon Orpingtons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23

YOU CAN SEE 1T DOUBLE
in a short space of time if you will
take good care of your money and
invest it carefully. An important
item is
YOUR BANK ACCOUNT
and you will do we'll to place it where
you can get the best service.
We are not only a Depository for
money, but we take an especial in
'terest in the success of each of our
customers which guarantees you the
best possible banking service.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23

All kinds of cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cemen;
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23

If you haven't done so try Gains
vile coal, the best yet. Bidison Coal
and Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23
STATEMENT
of the condition of
State
Savings Bank

organized under the laws Of Iowa, To-
Gated at Decatur, county Of Decatur, at
the close Of business on 18th day Of
November, A. D., 1911, made to the Au-
ditOr of State.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23

Liza Jane bread ct Harry Brad
fields grocery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23
SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS

SAFE DEPOSIT VAULTS
are proof against the fingers of the
robber or the flames of fire. We are
custodians of the cash and the valu-
able securities of the most promin-
ent people in this vicinity and we
have a sterling reputation for relia-
bility and integrity. The manage
ment of this Bank is superior to
any in town in solid. sensible, con-
sentative business methods.
FARMERS & TRADERS STATE
BANK
John w. Harvey, President,
Thos. Teale, Vice President,
Fred Teale, Cashier,
T. S. Arnold, Asst. Cashier.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-23
STATE OF IOWA, ! -

Decatur County, ''
We W. Fl. Lloyd, president, James c. Cozad,
cashier of the bank allowed named do solemnly
that the foregoing statement is FULL true and correct
to the best OF our knowledge and belief that the
sets therein set forth are bona fde the property
Of said bank in its corporate capacity, and that
part of the has been loaned advanced to said
bank for the purpose of being exhibited portion
OF its assets.
WH. LLOYD, President.
JAMES G. CoZAD, Cashier.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
[sEAL.l in my presence by w. II. Lloyd and
James c. Cozad this 18th day Of
November, 1911
s. w. CHAMBERLAIN,
Notary Public in and for Decatur County.
Attested by
6. A.HAvENs,
Directors.
F. M. EURITT,
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Danville Grand Jury
is Working Without
Aid of Prosecutor
Two Hundred Bills Voted--Men
Higher Up Charged with
Perjury.

DANvILLE III. Feb l5.--with the grand
jury working without an official prose-
cutor this morning Il was reported on re-
liable authority that already 200 indict-
ments had been voted for vote selling, a
large number being men higher up for
perjury.
The dismissal Of states Attorney Lew
Z N from the grand jury room shortly
Are the adjournment yesterday created
ohe OF the biggest sensations Of the vote
selling investigation. 1t is stated that
Lewman merely asked the witness per-
functory questions and this so nettled
Foreman woodward that he asked the
prosecutor TO be more specific and try TO
get all the information possessed by the
witnesses. Lewman is said TO have re-
piled that he would conduct the investlga-
tion as he thought best without the assist
ance Of any Of the jurors. This led to the
break.
George c. Weisiser Of Catlin. an attorney
and member Of the grand jury. is assist
ing Foreman Woodyard this morning in
quizzing the witnesses.
IL Is stated that an effort would be made
to have Hardy II. Whitelock, former
county treasurer, and r. Y. Leseur, SON
in-law OF Speaker Cannon, before the
grand jury.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Farm Animals More
Valuable Per Head
Than One Year Ago
Only Decrease Shown by Figures Com
piled by Department of Agricul-
ture is in Price Of Sheep.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 15--Ail farm ami
mails, excepting sheep, showed an increase
in average value per head Oh january 4.
compared with their value on that date in
1910. according to the Department Of Agri-
culture. Mules showed the greatest In
crease in value, It being S5.7s or S12562 per
head.
Value of other animals were: Horses,
Si11.67, an increase of $3.4s; milch cows,
s4O,4s. an increase OF $40; sheep. 1878, a
decrease of S5 cents, and swine, $685. an in
crease of q cents.
The highest and lowest averages per head
OF farm animals by states are given as fol-
lows; Horses highest in Massachusetts
and Rhode Island. s14s; lowest in New
Mexico, $50.
Mules, highest in South Carolina, si13;
lowest in New Mexico, $50.
Mich cows, highest in New Jersey, $3.50;
lowest in Alabama, SIS.
Sheep, highest in Connecticut S56O; low
est in Mississippi and Louisiana, $3.50.
Swine, highest in Maine 1910; lowest in
Florida. S4.6O.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
American Company
Must Pay Income Tax
in Great Britain
London Court Holds that Thread Com.
pany Incorporated in New Jersey
is Liable Under British Law.

LONDON. Feb. 15--Justice Hamilton,
sitting in the kings bench division of the
court Of Justice, today rendered decision
that the American Thread company, in
corporated under the laws Of the state OF
New Jersey, was liable to an income tax
assessment in this country on profits
amounting TO 100000
The justice held that, although the mills
and business Of the company we're in
America the fact that most Of the COM
mon stock was held here and that the di-
rectors in England we're highly concerned
with the direction OF its affairs brought
the concern within the provisions OF the
British income tax act.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Nine Jewish Leaders
Confer with President
Proposition to Abrogate Treaty with
Russia Because of Discrimina-
tion Against American Jews.

WASHINGTON. Feb. l5.-The question
whether the United States should abrogate
its treaty Of commerce and navigation
with Russia, made in 1882. was the subject
OF discussion at the White House today
at conference between President Taft,
Secretary Nagel OF the Department OF
Commerce and Labor. Acting Secretary Of
State Wilson and nine Jewish leaders,
three from each Of the three most proml-
nent Jewish organizations in the United
States.
Claiming that Russia has failed properly
to recognize passports in the hands OF
American Jews who desired to travel in
Russia. Jews Of this country insist that
the United states should point out to Rus
sia that the treaty will be considered null
and void unless Russia agrees to recognize
passports in the hands OF all American
citizens. no matter what their condition
or belief.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16

Although the Leheye woman was not
among the passengers, more than 100 pros
pectve brides came from England. Scotland
and ireland All Of these young women
we're bound for Canada in search OF hus-
bands. They we're in charge Of a matrou
appointed BY the steamship company. and
the matron win ehaperone them as far as
Toronto. where special representatives viii
accompany them further west Most OF the
young women have decided that they prefer
70 make their future homes In the vicinity
OF Regina.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
VOTE PROBE NEARING AN END
Proof of Corrupt Practices in Regis
tration introduced.
ELECTION COMMIssION PROPOSED
Witness Would Checkmate IrreEu-
Iarities at POIIs by PIaciRs
Impartial Body in Charge
OF Elections.

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Proof of irregularity in the registration
of voters and testimony concerning the
circulation Of blank atfidsvIts for the
swearing in Of voters took up the session
Of the Joint committee Of legislators inves-
tigatinE omaha's election yesterday. The
inquiry will probably come TO a close early
today. Further evidence to be introduced
VIII come from the testimony ~of judges
and clerks OF the fifth precinct of the
Third ward.
No report will come from either commit
tee Immediately following the close Of trI,
hearing. II wifi probably be more than a
week hence when the report Of either COM
mittee is submitted to the legislature, sc,
cording to the statements OF members OF
the committees.
A meeting of the members Of both COM
mittees was held in the room at the Pax
ton occupied by B. S. Harrington, chair
man Of the house committee, last night
after the close Of the days session. The
members Of the committee discussed the
evidence of the day.
Blank affidavits signed and sealed by a
notary. with blank lines for the signatures
of freeholders and voters were seen on
election day by r. G. Van Ness. fiagman
for the Burlington, who testified In the
afternoon session.
Where did you see these?' he was asked
by member OF the committee.
They were brought into the voting
place, the fourth precinct of the tenth
ward, by young fellow" replied Van
Ness
"Who was hep"
81 don't know his last name He was
called joe"
NO Affidavits Used.
Van Ness said that so far as he knew
none OF the affidavits which he saw IN the
hands OF this young man were actually
used In voting.
'IIe said he could get more II they were
needed. testified the witness.
More blank affldavits. so arranged that
the name Of voters could be filled In were
seen I'm the third precinct of the First
ward by A. r. Hensel, constable, 25es
South Eleventh street.
who had them?" he was asked
A bunch of Italians came rushing in
about ten minutes before the polls closed
looking for someone TO sign them for
them" replied the witness
Fred w. Anhauser, a lawyer, member OF
the DahIman club and active in demo.
cratic affairs, denied all knowledge of any
irregularity. He was questioned by John
o. Yeiser on matters relating to the nat,
uralization Of foreigners, but without re-
suit.
r. B. Howell, member OF the Omaha
Water board, was called to the witness
stand by Senator Hoaglsnd. Howell wai
(Continued on Tbird pog.N
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Miss Leneve is Not Among
Cargo of Prospective Brides

HALIFAX, n. s., Feb ia thorough
search OF the steamer Royal Edward.
which arrived yesterday from Bristol, Eng
land failed 10 disclose any trace Of Miss
Ethel Clara Leneve. the young woman who
fled to Canada last summer with DIT. Haw-
ley II. Crippen, the American dentist who
vas later hanged I'm London for the murder
OF his wife. Belle ElmOre. IL had been re-
ported that young woman had boarded
the steamer at Bristol, who resembled Miss
Lensye bound for Canada. 10 meet pros
pecuve husband.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Hundred Cases on
Aberdeen Calendar
Spring Term of Circuit Court in
Brown County, s. D., Will Be
Longest on Record.

ABERDEEN, S. D., Feb. 15--C Cspeciai.)-
The spring term Of circuit court for Brown
county will open next Tuesday, February
p. with lO6 cases on the calendar. the long
est calendar In the history OF the county
except the calendar last fall. There are
twenty-one cases Of a criminal nature.
ranging from grand larceny to keeping a
barber shop open on Sunday and the re-
mainder are civil cases. or the latter.
perhaps those which have excited the most
general interest is the damage suit of
Captain w. w. Hubbard, well known in
military circles in South Dakota, against
DR., e. B. Jackson for the alleged alienation
OF his wife's affections, and the suit for a
divorce from Captain Hubbard, Instituted
by Mrs. Hubbard.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
VIII BE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
Hopes that Selection Will Be Made
Very Soon.
r. TRUEsDALE DECLINES OFFER
Howard Gould, Clark and Pryor Re-
tire as Directors.
PRESENT HEAD BIGGEST OWNER
Gould and His Associates Now Control
Between Three Hundred and
sixty and -Four Hundred
Thousand shares.

NEW YORK. Feb. 15.-George J. Could
president OF the Missouri Pacific Railway
company, this afternoon issued a state
ment regarding the reported contest for
control OF the Missouri Pacific. in which
he said that he would retire from the
presidency of the road and become chair.
man Of the board of directors
Mr.. Could in his statement said:
I'm respect to various rumors of a conflict
for the control OF the Missouri Pacific
Railway company. there is and will be no
controversy between controlling interests.
Il has long been my intention, known to
Mr. Rockefeller and Messrs. Kuhn, Loeb
& Co, to retire from the presidency of the
company as soon as the corporation could
obtain the services Of the best equipped
railroad man to take my place. The offer
Of the position was made many months
ago. with the approval OF my associates.
to railroad man Of the highest standing.
who was unable to avail himself Of it. Ever
since, various men have been under con.
sideratlon and discussion and It is hoped
that a selection will be made in the very
near future"
- slate of Directors.
The stock owned and represented by the
interests referred to will be voted at the
annual election for the following directors:
George J. Gould. Frederick T. Gates. Cor
nelius Vanderbilt e. T. Jeffrey, Paul NJ.
Warburg Of Kuhn, Loeb & Co; Edwin
Gould, Edgar L. Marston of Blair e. Co,
Kingdom Gould. E. T. Adams, representa-
tive in this country OF the Deutsche bank;
J. ], slocum, w. K Bixby, o. l.. Garrison
Of st. Louis, and a vacancy, left for the
president to be selected, who Is to reside In
st. Louis.
Mr.. Gould will become, chairman of the
board of directors.
The retiring members OF the board are
Howard Could Charles S. Clark and S. S.
Pryor They will be succeeded by Paul
NJ. warburg and Edgar l.. Marston and
the president of the road when elected.
The offer Of the presidency Of the Mis-
souri, Pacific WIS made TO William II.
Truesdale. president OF the Delaware. Lack
awannR A. Western Railway company
several weeks ago. but declined. At
that time II became known that Mr.. Gould
would retire as head OF the Missouri Pa
cific.
Gould Heaviest Stockholders.
Mr.. Gould and his associates are now
the accredited owners of Missouri Pacific,
controlling, it is said, between $4,000 and
100000 shares OF the total capital stocks of
approximately $4,000 shares.
Mr.. Gould is credited with $4,000 shares.
Kuhn-Loeb interests are said to hold
100000 to i25OO0 shares and John ID. Rookie
feller from 5000 to l25.OOO shares. Stock
Of Missouri Pacific sold at IS on January
II, and since then has risen II points on
an increased volume Of trading. Today 1t
sold at sS.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
SHEPARD MEN FOR HERMAN
slight Break in Monotony Of sepa-
tOFial Deadlock In New
York.

ALBANY. N. Y, Feb 15-The monotony
Of the daily joint ballot for United States
senator was varied today. when Senator
Franklin d. Roosevelt. the insurgent
leader and several OF his followers de-
serted Edward NJ. Shepard and cast their
votes for John d. Herman OF Utica. As a
result Mr.. Herman received Is OF the 30
inEurgent ballots, while only we're cast
for Mr.. Shepard.
Senator Roosevelt said the increased vote
for Mr. Herman had no significance apart
from showing that the insurgents can get
together when they wish 10 do so.
Today's vote follows:
Democrats-Sheehan, 81; Herman. Is.
shepard 3; Gym. 3; Littleton. s; sulzer.
G. O'Brien l. Parker. /; Dougherty, l.
Republican-Depew. 70.
Total vote cast, ls3,
Necessary for choice, s2
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Kentuckian Cuts Mans Throat
While at Religious Meeting

The proverbial Kentucky quick temper
was demonstrated 10 the horror Of more
than 100 people al the Gospel Mission.
Thirteenth and Douglas streets. at $50
O'Clock last night. when Ortney PARCEL OF
Russell. Ky. borrowed a knife from his
brother clyde. who sat beside him, calmly
wiped the long. rusty blade with hand
kerchief, and leaned over TO Link Dosher
OF Bowling Green, KY, who had repri-
manded him when he made sacriligious re-
marks about what the preacher was say
ing. and slashed his throat from ear 10 ear.
Dosher was taken TO the Omaha General
hospital in the police ambulance and his
wound treated and sewed BY Police Sur
seons Bishop and 7. 7. Harris. lie VIII
recover.
PARCEL was arrested and locked In the
police station. where a charge Of assault
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16

with intent 10 wound was preferred
against him. His brother Clyde. who han
loaned him the knife. escaped when the
Mortified congregation at the mission
crowded about the wounded man and
grappled with the assailant.
The cutting was done In such a quiet
manner that only a few people who sal
near the men knew how the affair origi-
mated.
The man kept denying everything the
preacher said" declared Dosher al the
Omaha General hospital. "and / could not
hear half the preacher said. turned 10
him and asked him please to keep quiet
and then turned 70 listen 10 what was
being said, The next thing 1 knew felt
Jerk az my throat and the warm blood
running down my shirt / did not know
what happened"
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Taft Signs Frisco
Exposition Bill
Gold Pen Made of California Metal
Will Be Placed on
Exhibition.

WASHINGTON, Feb. 4ls-- president Taft
today signed the bin designating san
Francisco as the city in which viii be held
In 1915 the exposition signalizlng the OPEN
ing OF the Panama canal.
With a gold pen made Of metal mined
in California, and in the presence of the
two United states senators and a number Of
representatives from that state, the presl.
dent attached his signature to the en-
crossed bill.
Mr.: Taft presented the pen to one Of
the members OF the party and it win be
placed on exhibition at the exposition.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
Coins in Mans Vest
Pocket Stop a Bullet
Dime, Two Niokels and Quarter Save
Life of Guiana Lavanture at
New Haven, Conn.

NEW HAVEN, Conn. Feb i5-To four
small coins. dime. two nickels and a quar-
ter, which were in his vest pocket, Guiana
Lavanture Of this city owes his escape from
serious II not fatal injury. According to
his allegation to the police, a fellow work.
man, Christiana Labagara. shot at him
yesterday afternoon with revolver. bur
the bullet struck the coins which happened
to be piled together in his pocket, The
coins were bent, but aside from the slight
shock Of the impact Layanture suffered no
harm.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
MADERO is AT GUADALUPE
InsurreCtO Presi ssnt Who Left Ell
PasO JOins Strategy Board.
REBEIs MTEsT CHIHUAHUA
Thousand Armed AIen in Western Part
Of state Are ouewsy Toward Cap
ItaI--GenersI Torres Nephew
CaueureSs

Ell PAso. Feb. t5Lft was learned pos
itively this afternoon that Francisco l..
Madero. insurrecto provisional president of
Mexico. is at Guadaoupe Mex. with Abram
Gonzales and members of the insurrecto
board of strategy. This is admitted by
the members Of the Mexican insurrecto
junta in El Paso.
Mail advices to the Herald from Chihua-
hua, dated February l2, says fifty revolu-
tionists rode into San Andres. fifty miles
west Of Chihuahua, Saturday, and took
charge Of the town. They carried extra
arms for fifty additional men and secured
many recruits.
Rebels Infest ChihuahuR.
Railroad men reaching chihuahua from
La Junta report at least 1000 armed in
surrectos between the two points. the OBJ
jective point being chihuahua. the state
capital, Mining men say II the country is
not cleared soon nearly every mine in west
ern Chihuahua will have TO close.
Confirmatory news reaches chihuahua,
according to the Herald correspondent, OF
the capture OF the nephew of General
Torres in Sonora. near Tonichi on the Yaqui
river. The Sonora insurgents also cap
tured 500 Mauser rifles and much ammuni-
tlon.
InsurrectOs Capture Provisions.
PRESIDIo, Tex, Feb. 1S.-(Via Maria,
Tex, Feb. 15.)-A scouting party of insur-
rectos under Milo Alfado has captured
seven wagons loaded with provisions and
ammunition intended for the federal gar
rison at Ojinaga. The town is practiclly
in state OF siege and insurrectos are scat
tered in the hills within a few miles OF
the guard line
Yesterday several American officials and
the school teacher from Preside visited
Oiinaga, but we're promptly ordered out OF
town by General Luque the commandant.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1911-02-16
BURGLARS BREAK INTO JAIL
AND ROB LONE PRISONER
Man Accused of Trivial Charge Then
Goes Out and Notifies the
Police.

WILKESBARRE, Pa. Feb 1.-Two
masked burglars broke into the town iaiI
at Warrior Run, Pa. near here TO-
day, and bursting open the door OF the cell
in which Stanley Jandus the only prisoner
was confined, robbed him at the point OF a
revolver Of so. The burglars then escaped
and Jandus. who was being held on a
trivial charge, finding himself free. went
out and notified the police.