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Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-16

The authority of the territory of Arizona and the authority of the Unlted States clashed yesterday over the person of an insurrecto soldier. Antonio Tonan. The United states came out victorious. getting posses sion of the person of the insurrecto soldier and three horses and saddles which it is charged the soldier stole.
 Yesterday morning Lowell officers received word rom Deputy Sherib Bob Hildreth of Douglas that Antonio Tonan had stolen three horses there and departed in the direction of Bis bee. requesting that he be arrested ana held until the officer arrived on the next train from Douglas.
 U. s. Takes a Hand.
 The arrest was made by Deputy Sherin Will White and officers Bail ey and Hall of Lowell. Tonan was lodged in the Lowell jail. In the meantime Customs Inspector Toles, stationed at Douglas, arrived in the city and swore out complaint be- fore United States Commissioner Jar ed D. Taylor. charging Tonan with smuggling, the officers alleging that the insurrsoto had smuggled three horses and three saddles across the line at Douglas. without paying duty on them.
 Prisoner Arraigned-
 After the warrant wasissued Tonan was brought up from Lowell and talk en before United States Commission CT Taylor and arraigned. Tonan want ed time in N Nhich to get witnesses, so the case was set for Saturday after noon at 2 o'clock. Tonan was return cd to Douglas in charge of Customs officer Toles. The government also has possession of the horses and sad dies.
 When Deputy Sherif Hildreth ar rived in Bisbee his prisoner had teen arraigned before the commis- sioner on the federal charge. The territorial officer was jncensed at what he termed the unjust action O Customs officer Toles and made a -rerort of the action to Sheriff White, sending the report by Deputy Roy Swain.
 Not Given Square Deal.
 The Douglas deputy says that he has not Teen given a square deal He says that a rebel captain who had teen shot through the hand came across the line to Douglas to get his wound treated at the Red Cross hos pital, accompanied by two insurrecto
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-16

Tickets for Liberty Han" On sale at Ball & Bledsoe's. Bishee Drug and Central School Get your tick cts early soc, 75e and Si.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-16
PRESCOTT SUMMER
COLONY.

Building on the proposed summer colony at Prescott has begun. c. NJ Sturges. a Phoenix hay merchant. Is the first to start erecting a summer home.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-16

Don't forget the Alumni play at the Orpheum Thursday. May IS.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-16

Have you purchased your ticket for Liberty Hall?" Better hurry
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-16

Be a booster for the E. H. s. and attend Liberty Hall" Thurs day night at the Orpheum.
Bisbee daily review., 1911-05-16

LOUIS E. KUcHENRvcyER.
 "Secretary."
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1911-05-07

WI IN was 10 suffer Tor his wronpdo;ro
Nneh the curtain went I'D. lin W.. ', ..,s
mounting the steps leading TO the nla,f ,ecl
under the rope, and then the hano,,,',., III
seen adjusting the rope round the b@r.o,i. " s as
neck and placing the black over b;. LIZ Li
10 helgh ton the thrill. planned 49, ' Ls'--
the black cap fall of a moment Lofo.. lay
ma! curtain was TO fall and tbus allan. ~. .io
audience TO see the villains facial co,,,r,:'.l0
luSl as the trap was about 10 he s,,r,,,,,-
mad invented harness that fastened -
the waist inside the coat. with - LII. .~,'I'u
loop TOR the neck and this would cr,,,; IT,.
10 oe dropped through the trap and wcnid
give me audience the impression That bo L,'j
been hanged. OF course the villain ro,,o,, '.,',
OF his sins and begged forgiveness befdra ,6a
cap was put on his head"
When BclaSCo had finished vr,t,,c ,t,:.
drama ne gathered ten of his ,cboolnatrs
about hlm and set 10 work ca..;ro .L.
piece. Ii Is interesting to note that Two II
the boys IN the cast were lanes Rarrovre
who subsequently became an actor ~ CON.
siderable reputation. and Charley C F.
Gau. who became manager of the Casino
heater IN New York and was associated
IN the theatrical cuisines, with George Led
erer. BarroWS was cast i'm lin Black" for
the part OF the ranchman's daughter
After the cast had been rchearscd for "a
month by Dave, tickets were printed and a
performance of the play was advertised to
take place IN Mozart Hall. "a building which
Mr. BclaSco describes as ed big German
beer and frankfurtcr establishment which
served further as place that could be rented
for funerals weddings, amateur theatrical
performances. and other sad affairs"
For the production. on which he worked
day and night both as stage manager and as
actor Of the villain part. Dave had planned
several effects, besides the hanging episode
IN the seventh act. One of these was a sun
rise scene. showing the morning sun coming
up over the mountains The effect was
gained by means of q red light fastened in q
big circular pastchoard hatbox which. when
pulled up by light wires. would he believed
look like the early morning sun \ second
effect was a thunderstorm. which was pro
duccd with the aid Of an old waShboilcr, q
hammer and @ garden hose, the stream from
which was directed against the helpless back
wall Of the hall. And third effect. planned
to be most realistic of all. was the mob
scene I'm the fourth act. For the mob
Young EclaSco went 20 that tough section Of
san Francisco known as Barbarv Coast and
hired seven of the most eminent loaferS 20
act for twenty-five cents each.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Sneak Well of McGinnis.

Van McGinnis should be chairman
of the next democratic state con-
wention by all means. AS an orator
he is surpassed by few, if any, in
the state. In the matter of ability,
he is one of the brainiest attorneys
practicing law in Iowa. Above and
beyond all of that, he is democrat
Of the pure qui1l.-Osaeola Demo-
,oEat.
If this paper could have its own
way about the matter, the tempor-
ary chairman of the next state dem
ocratic convention would be none
other than Hon. V. R. McGinnis of
Leon. In our opinion there is not in
the entire state a man who could fit
into that position with more dignity,
nor one better qualified to express
the real sentiment of the party.
Van McGinnis is possessed of a rare
fund of executive ability, coupled
with the soundest of sound common
sense; he is an orator surpassed by
few, and Furthermore he is a dem
Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
TIE TOM YOUNG TRIAL
Was Resumed on Monday Afternoon
sandswill Probably ACCgpy the
Balance of the Week.

The trial of Tom Young, accused
of the murder of Mrs Bertha Zornes,
at her home near DeKalb, on the
night Gof December Z, 1910, which
WAS interrupted a week ago Monday
by Nhe illness of Judge Maxwell, was
resumed Monday afternoon, and has
been grinding away ever since. The
trial of the case is not attracting the
attention which the trial of Clarence
Teale, the first of the five defend
ants indicted, did at the March term
of court, there being but few spec
tatnEs in the court rncxn aside from
the numerous witnesses in the case.
There have been no new deselop-
ments in the case, the testimony be-
ing practically the same as that in
troduced at the Teale trial, and
which was published in full AT the
time 0f the trial in The Reporter,
and 1T is not necessary for us to re-
print she same testimony The tes-
timony Of the state was closed Tues
day afternoon and the hearing of the
testimGny on the part of the defend
ant Was commenced the same even
ing. 1t will take until some time
Thursday afternoon or Friday morx-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
JOhnstOn-YOung.

Mr.. Horace A. Johnston and Miss
Martha j. Young, were united in
marriage at the home of the brides
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. w. H. Young,
three miles northeast OF Grand
River, on last Wednesday evening,
the ceremony being performed by
Rev. C. Knoll, pastor of the Grand
River M. E. church, in the presence
of number of guests.
The bride, who is the youngest
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Young,
was becomingly attired in gown OF
tan colored messalin satin, trimmed
with overlace and braid, and she was
beautiful bride as while the we'd
ding march was played by Miss
Chlona Robinson, of Grand River,
the young couple took their places
IN the parlor where the holy words
were spoken.
Following the congratulations a
delicious wedding repast was served.
The bride is we'll and favorably
known in Leon, having resided in
this city for five years, and she is
one of Decatur county's most popu-
lar young ladies. The groom is a
prominent young business man OF
Grand River, energetic and upright,
and is popular with all who know
him.
Mr.. and Mrs. Johnston will go to
housekeeping at Grand River and
host of friends extend congratula-
tions and wish them an abundance
of happiness and prosperity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Miners Strike at GAINESVILLE.

When the GAINESVILLE coal mines
were opened the company made the
announcement that they would not
recognize union labor in any form.
For some time the work of organic
ing a miners union has been in pro-
gress at GAINESVILLE. and it is said
that they have about 80 names on
their membership roll Last week
about SO miners walked out pending
q settlement of differences between
the company and the men, and the
president and secretary of the Mis-
souri, union are at GAINESVILLE. The
company has announced that they
will adhere to their position taken
before the mines were opened. The
company has about so men at work
and claim they will soon have a full
force at work. It is said that the
CafnsviIie mines are the only nom
union mines IN Missouri. isi,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
'fhe Merchants Part.

The merchants who complain of
Christmas shopping conditions can
do a great deal toward alleviating
the congestion of trade into ten
days period by putting on display
their holiday goods Immediately.
When the goods are featured pur-
chasing will begin. If the merchant
is anxious to establish early Christ
mas shopping he should extend his
season and push his Christmas stock
month earlier.
1t isn't too early to begin Christ
mas buying now. 1t will begin if the
selling end does it's part. The most
attractive selections will be pur-
chased and laid aside for the holiday
season. The tendency is toward ear
lier buying. 1t will soon become a
custom if selections from every
Christmas stock in town can be
made six weeks or month before
Christmas. The sense of duty Of
early shopping is established. The
opportunity must be afforded if it
is to operate generally.
There are two sides of the ques-
tion, the merchants and the public's.
There is another side, that Of the
employe, but the real question is up
to the seller and the purchasers
Each must do his part. %.sa 7. ys.H.1,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
"A Talented Young Singer.

Many Leon people enjoyed the
Beautiful soprano singing of Miss
Clara Siefken, of Omaha, at a song
recital at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Sam. C. Johnston last Wednesday
evening, and a second recital was
given on Thursday afternoon. Miss
Siefkin is a winsome little lady and
it is "a wonder where she gets the
great power for her songs from such
a frail body, but she ranks with the
finest Ssingers ever heard in this city.
She Is recognized as one of the lead
ing sopranos of Omaha and is sOloist
at the Omaha United Presbyterian
church. Mrs. Johnston served de-
licious refreshments to her guests
and the recitals were greatly enjoyed
by all who were fortunate enough
to hear them An effort is being
made to secure Miss Siefkin for a
public recital to be held in this city
after the holidays, and if successful
it VIII be a musical event which no
!one who loves music should miss.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Not Allowed to Hunt on Sunday.

We have been requested by
farmer to publish the law in regard
to Sunday hunting. There is consid-
cradle complaint being made in re-
gard to hunters from various parts
of the county disturbing residents Of
the country by shooting over their
farms on Sunday, and in some cases
the owners of farms have posted
notices forbidding any hunting on
their farms simply on account of
the Sunday hunters. The law which
prohibits the Sunday hunting is as
follows:
Sec. 5040.-If any person be
found on the first day of the week,
commonly called Sunday, engaged in
carrying fire arms, dancing, hunting,
shooting, horse racing or in any
manner disturbing a worshiping as
sembly or private family, or in buy
ing or selling property of any kind,
or in any labor except that of necess-
ity or charity, he shall be fined not
more than five nor less than one
dollar, and be imprisoned in the
county Jail until the fine, with costs
of prosecution, shall be paid; but
nothing herein contained shall be
construed to extend to those who
conscientiously observe the. seventh
day of the week as the Sabbath, or
to prevent persons travelling or fam
lilies emigrating from pursuing their
Journey.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Shop EARLY.

The stores almost without ezcep-
tiun are ready for the Christmas
trade land prospective customers
would do we'll to make their pur-
chases at once. Those VINO buy iErst
will have larger choice and better
service and can make their selections
more deliberately and with more
satisfactory results Those who de.
lay uHtil later date will have to be
satisfied with the leavings Of itie
earlier and more systematic buyers.
There is an altruistic as well as {.
selfish side to this matter. At the
holiday season the clerks in the
stores are sadly oveFworked because
of the rush. Much can be done to
alleviate them by making purchases
early Both self-interest and a prop
er regard for the rights and interests
of others emphasize the wisdom of
early holiday shopping.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Is Your Reporter Paid For?

We ask each and every subscriber
of The Reporter to examine the
printed date after their name on the
yellow mailing tag attached to their
paper this week, and see If your
paper is paid for in advance. Our
new rule of stopping the paper at
the expiration of the time it is paid
for goes into effect on January lst,
and it will save lots of trouble and
annoyance if you will examine your
tag and see how you stand right
now. Don't wait until we have stop
ped the paper, but if you are in ar
rears send us the amount with $3.50
for the coming year. 1t is very easy
for you to figure just how much you
owe, for the paper costs you just
121a cents per month. The date
after your name on the mailing tag
shows the date you are paid to.
Figure the time from the date to
Jan. 1st, 1912, at 12k cents per
month and add $3.50 to the amount
and you will receive The Reporter
every week during 1912.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Celebrated Golden Wedding.

Rev. and Mrs. F. Edwards, of Os-
ceola, celebrated their golden we'd
ding anniversary at their home in
that city on Tuesday of last week
A remarkable thing in connection
Mrs. Edwards mother, Mrs. Smith,
F. Edwards and Miss Mary Nc
Clellan Smith were married in Doyle
township, Clarke county, Iowa, on
November 21, 1861, and began hous-
keeping in Decatur county in 1867.
For many years Rev. Edwards was
an active minister of the Baptist
church, and for number of years
was pastor of the Baptist church in
Leon. In 1889 they removed to Os-
ceola where they have since made
their home. Rev. Edwards still
takes quite an interst in church
work and is frequently called upon
to preach although he has held no
regular charge for number of
years.
Four children were born to this
excellent couple, and the three living
ones all reside in Osceola, c. H. and
F. e. Edwards, and Mrs. Nellie Hol-
lenbeck. Will J. Edwards, the eld-
est son. died in Leon several years
ago.
Rev. and Mrs. Edwards have
many warm friends in Decatur coun-.
ty who join with us in extending
congratulations to them on having
reached this goal of all married cou-
pies, and express the wish that they
NAV he shared to observe many more
wedding anniversaries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
DERBY BANK ROBBED
Derby State Bank Robbed Thursday
Morning of $4,000 and all the
Books and Notes Burned.

Bank burglars wrecked the vault
of the Derby State Bank at Derby
about 3 o'clock last Friday morning,
and made their getaway with about
$4,000 in currency and gold, leav-
ing about $500 in silver, as it was
evidently to heavy for them to carry
away. The two doors of the safe
were blown off with charges of nitro
glycerine, and a fire started which
destroyed the books and notes of the
bank, which leaves them in bad
condition to settle up their business
on account of the destruction OF the
records.
The bank clock stopped at 3:Oo
a. M, and about o'clock the tele-
phone operator at Derby heard an
explosion but on looking out Of the
window could not see anything and
went back to bed. The fact that the
bank had been robbed was not
known by residents of Derby until
about six o'clock. The crew of the
south bound passenger train which
passes through Derby few minutes
before 5 o'clock saw the fire burning
in the bank, and the engineer blew
his whistle to give an alarm. When
operator was informed and he tele-
phoned to Derby that there was
fire in one of the buildings, but the
train crew did not know what build
ing it was. They gave as the reason
for not stopping at Derby that the
train was late. The operator at
Humeston notified the telephone girl
at Derby and she made an investlga-
ton but failed to discover the fire
in the bank and it was nearly an
hour later before the fire was dis
covered.
The burglars, who were evidently
amateurs secured tools for the job
by breaking into the blacksmith
shop and the section house, gaining
entrance to the bank through Win
daw. Nearly all of the banks books,
notes and papers were destroyed.
When the fire was discovered papers
were found scattered all over the
floor and this leads to the suspicion
that the building was fired Intention
ally and not from the explosion in
gaining entrance to the safe. The
bank building was not destroyed, a
hole in the floor just in front of the
vault being burned and the furniture
and fixtures badly damaged. .......l.
The bank officials say the burglars;
took good time to blow the safe
for they had an unusual amount OF
cash on hand, as banks in towns the
size of Derby seldom carry about
$4,000 in cash. The loss will be
fully covered by insurance in the
United States Fidelity and Guaranty
Co.
The Derby State Bank has CAPT.
tai stock of $4,000. M. T. Grimes
is president, J. w. Dunn, vice pres
ident, U. G. Penick, cashier, and G.
E. Parkin, assistant cashier.
The Guarantee Co., Immediately
sent detectives to examine the case
and they report that the work was
evidently that of amateurs as it was
a very poor job of safe blowing for
experts to do. The detectives are
still working on the job but as yet
have failed to find any clue of the
robbers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Thanksgiving Service.

The union Thanksgiving service
will be held Thursday morning at
1O:3O at the Baptist church, and
Rev. J. S. Coffin will deliver the SER
mon. 1t is hoped that the church
going people will respond to this
service. Last year only about thirty
or forty people were present. If the
spirit and sanctity of the day is des-
ecrated and the very purpose Of the
day changed, the church members
will be largely responsible for it.
Come to the services first and then
go to your feasts. But do not forget
that after you have satisfied your
appetite there are many hungry
children within our borders who
would be glad to get the ''left overs"
from your table. Make some one
h2ppy by taking them something
from your abundance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
IMPORTANT NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.

The newspapers of Leon will adopt rule
on january I, 1919. On and after that date all SUBJ
scrlPt'ons will be stopped at expiration of the time
tor which the anne has been paid The present
qulremeats of the postofice department regarding
subscription accounts is such that deem it advsa
BILE and fully in accord with the desires of majority
OF our readers to adopt the rule of requiring that all
subscriptions be paid in advance. Papers will be
promptly discontinued at the date of expiration
unless the subscriber has renewed by paying in ad-
vance for another year such portion thereof it
is desired that the paper continue them. We urge
all readers to carefully note the address label on
their papers which show the date to which subscrip
tlons are paid If youare not paid in advance and
desire your paper to continue your address attend
to this matter without delay The subscription rate
!. to the Leon Reporter is $l.5o year. Pay up your
arIearages and in advance to the date that you wish
your paper to continue to you85 #sss s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Special Service at Christian Church.

Next Lords day the Christian
Woman.s Board Of Missions will OBJ
serve their anniversary at the Chris
tian church. Mrs. Travers, of Des
Moines, noted worker will be here
and occupy the time at both the
morning and evening service. Mrs.
Traverse is a woman of wide exper-
ience and travel and will bring to US
treat The C. w. y. M. will hold
their regular monthly meeting Oh
Wednesday, December 6, at the
home of Mrs. Biggs, at the VIM.
property, and Mrs. Turner will be
the leader.
Our Bible school numbered 1873
last Lords day. A good increase,
but we still have room for more.
Better get in line with this great
work of studying the Bible. There
will be no prayer meeting this week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Death of John Barry.

John Barry, one of the we'll known
farmers living about nine miles
southeast OF Leon, died at an early
hour Sunday morning, after an i'll
ness extending over many months,
during which he suffered from a
cancer on his meek. He is survived
by his wife ana eight children. Fun
eral services ware held at the Cath
olic church in Woodland township
Tuesday morning at 10 O'Clock, high
mass being conducted by Rev.
Father Gillian, 81 Charlton, inter-
ment being in the Catholic cemetery
adjoining the church. We trust that
some friend will furnish us with the
necessary data for an obituary for
next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Ben McCleary IS Dead.

Ben McCleary, we'll known farm
er of High Point, was found dead in
bed at his home Wednesday morn
ing, having died some time during
the night. Mr.. McCleary had been
in failing health for some months,
but was feeling as we'll as usual
Tuesday evening, when a number of
neighbors visited at his home. He
retired as usual, sleeping alone and
when the family went to wake him
in the morning he was found dead.
He was about 38 years Of age. The
funeral services will be held on Fril
day afternoon. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30

This is to certify that I have re-
ceived through Pease & Pease, the
local agents for the Farmers Insur-
ance Co., of Cedar Rapids, draft in
full for the amount of the policy l
held in that company on my resi-
dence which was recently destroyed
by fire. The prompt payment of the
loss in full is certainly to be COM
mended and I can recommend both
the company and the local agents
most highly for the manner in which
/ was settled with. J. M. Caster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30
Big Foot Ball Game Today.

The last foot ball game of the sea-
son in this city will be played at
Forbes park this afternoon between
the Leon High School and the second
team of Des Moines West High, but
it is rumored that the West High.
team will have several of the men,
bers of the first team with them, so
hot game can be expected. The
game will be called at 3 o'clock. Ad-
mission 25 cents. Everybody should
turn out and root for the home team.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1911-11-30

have received through Pease &
Pease, the local agents of the Farm
ers Insurance Co., of Cedar Rapids,
draft covering the loss sustained
to my household goods in a fire at
my home a short time ago. The loss
was promptly adjusted and settled
to my entire satisfaction, and I was
we'll pleased with the settlement
given me. ]. M. Still.