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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-04

DR.. F. A. Bowman, who was nom
mated at the primary as the demo-
cratic candidate for coroner, asked
to withdraw his name, and the con-
vention was asked to nominate a
candidate to fill the vacancy. Two
names were placed in nomination,
DR.. NJ. Camp, of Decatur, and Dr.. g.
E. Lovett, fof Woodland, and upon 2
vote being taken DR.: Camp Was ue-
clared the lucky man, and the county
COMMITTEES will certify his name g
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-04


see.
Davis City-Wm. Asbach.
Center-Aaron Goodman.
Decatur. w. Mclaughlin.
Fayette-Dr. J. B. Horner.
Franklin-Frank Lewis.
Garden Grove-J. L. Still.
Grand River-W. H. Phillips.
High Point-M. Bremen.
Hamilton-W. A. Mccormick.
Long Creek-Alvis Ramsey.
Morgan-J. B. Robson.
New Buda-Oscar Judd.
Richland-M. Burchett.
Woodlands. E. Lentz.
Leon-F. A. Gardner.
Permanent Organization.
Bloomington-M May.
Davis City, A. Brown.
Center-C. Moore.
Decatur-F. NJ. Euritt.
Fayette-G. w. Blair.
Franklin-B. Trisler.
Garden Groye-Steve Axes.
Grand River-M. Bronson.
Hamilton-A. A. McWilliams.
Long Creek. D. Young.
High Point-R. C. Fulton.
Morgan-L. H. Cozad.
New Buda-J. L. McLain.
observation-disclosures Daughton.
Woodland. S: Beavers.
Leon-J. R. Conrey.
The convention then adjourned to
meet at 1880 o'clock.
When the convention convened in
the afternoon, the committee on per-
manent organization recommended
that the temporary organization be
made permanent and the report was
adopted.
The committee on resolutions pre-.
sented the following, which were
adopted by unanimous vote.
Resolved: That we, the delegates
in convention assembled, represent
ing the democracy of Decatur county,
reaffirm our adherence to the prin'
ciples that have perpetuated the life
of the democratic party for more
than 100 years through stress and
storm, through war and peace, the
basic principle of which is Equal
and exact justice tos all and special
privileges to none.'
We believe with the fathers and
founders of this government that all
governments derive their power 1rOHl
the consent of the governed, and
government of the people, by the
people and for the people has ever
been a cardinal principle of dem
ocracy. ....
While we affirm our allegiance to
these time honored fundamental
principles of democracy, we are in
favor of progress in the application
of these principles to suit the chang
ing conditions that may confront the
people in the future.
We invite all lovers of liberty and
of all people in favor of equal and
exact justice to all with special priv
ileges to none to unite with us in
UNFOLDING them for the universal
good of mankind.
Resolved: That it is the sense OF
this convention that our delegates to
the state convention be instructed
to vote for DR.. J. w. Reynolds, OF
Creston, for member of the state
committee from the 9Th congress
sional district, all of which we re-
specially submit.
4.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-04

A worthless man looks even more
worthless in q uniform.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-04
STATEMENT
of the condition of
Decatur State
Savings Bank

ORGANIZED under the laws Of Iowa, To-
Gated at Decatur, county of Decatur, at
the close of business on 10th day OF
June, A. D., 1912, made to the Au-
ditor of State.
Amount of bills, bonds and other
evidences of debt discounted or
purchased actually owned by .,oo .eo m
Gold Coin in Vault ......::.....-.s 22sss9
Silver Coin In Vault, 1881
Legal Tender, National Bank
Notes and Subsidiary Coin. l8l4oo
Drafts, Checks, and Other Cash
Items not dishonored....--...... 2ol4o4
Total. ........................ 5 7,loo.s5
Amount Subject to be drawn at Sight on ~, o-t
Deposit with Solvent Banks los soz %
value Of Real Estate .......... .......... $4,000
Total Assets. ........$Ao '|lo.Io
LIABILITIES
Amount Of capital stock ! l0,0uooo
Amount of Deposits Subject TO- .e...o
Amount Demand Deposits 1.ss4.25
Amount Time Deposits .---..... 63,372s5 ~, %
Total Deposits $I1o,sal.oo
Bills payable ............. .... $7,soooo
Other Profits after Deducting
Expenses ...........-...- $A'@oA'"
Total Liabilities. .............~ $l32723.25
STATE OF IOWA, CO
Decatur County,
We, W. H. Lloyd president, L. D. Shoemaker Asst.
cashier of the bank allowed named do soemnly swear
that the foregoing statement is FULL true and correct
to the best of our knowledge and belief that the as
sets therein set forth bona fde the property
of said bank in its corporate capacity and that no
of the same has been loaned advanced to said
bank for the purpose of being exhibited as portion
Of its assets. '....-.. 49,
w LLOYD, President.
L. d. SHOEMAKER, Asst. cashier.
Sworn to before me and subscribed
[sEALI in my presence by W. H. Lloyd and
L. u. Shoemaker, this End day OF
July, 1912
s. W. CHAMBERLIN,
Notary Public in and for Decatur County.
Attested by . .sl
j. G. CoZAD,
F. NJ EUR1TT, .. ..... ..-.aZ -ts5 -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-04
40. WOODMANsEE
osteopathic Physician

/ Consultation and asxamtnatio frss. /
once at Woodmansee House one
block north Of square. Phone 8. OIL
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1912-07-04
COUNTY CONVENTIONS
The Democratic and Republican
County Conventions We're Both
Held on Last Saturday.

According to the requirements OF
the primary election law, the demo-
cratic and republican county conven-
tious were both held in this city last
Saturday, the republicans meeting IN
| the court room and the democrats
in the Commercial Club rooms.
There were no offices this year where
county nominations were not made
at the primary, so the conventions
had nothing to do aside from nam
ing delegates to the second state con-
yentions and some other minor bus
|iuess. In the democratic convention
all of the democrats had smiles on
their faces and their was no factlonal
differences. In the republican con-
lvention while on the surface 1T ap-
peared calm, there was an under
current which showed the feeling
between the standpatters and the
progrssives, the tables having been
turned since the last convention and
the prOgressives were in control.
The convention did not pass any res
olutions. refusing to endorse anyone
The standpatters offered resolu-
|tion to endorse the republican can
didates for national, state and county
offices, without naming any of them,
but on the roll the motion was lost
by a vote of 81 for to 81 against,
and it was voted that no resolutions
|of any kind be passed.
Democratic Convention.
The democrats met at the Com
mercial Club rooms at II o'clock, the
meeting being called to order by
county chairman E. S. Shultz, who
announced that the committee had
selected Hon. Heman G.. Smith as
Temporary chairman. On taking the
chair Mr.. Smith made short ad-
dress, in which he thanked the con-
vention for the honor conferred up
on him and touched upon the bright
prospects for the success OF the DEM
ocratic party this year He is al
ways a fluent and interesting talker,
and in view of the big split in the
republican party, he could we'll be
optimistic in predicting success for
the democratic party this year. His
remarks were frequently applauded,
and the delegates would have been
glad to have heard him for some time
longer, but it was necessary to get
through with the business of the
morning session. On motion Floyd
H. Cozad was selected as temporary
secretary, and on motion commit
tee of one member from each pre-
cinct was chosen as committee on
permanent organization and resolu-
lions, the roll call resulting in the
following being selected:
Resolutions.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
SALAZAR MOVES WEST.
Lives Off Fat of the Land While Max
 ing Way Along the Border.

DOUGLAS. Sept. 10.-With his 400 followers living on the fat of the land 1nez Saiazar, rebel general is moving slowly to the southwest along the in ternatiOnal boundary. He is closely watched by the United States cava1- rymen following the rebels movements from the American side of the line.
 Salazar and his small army remain at a ranch until all the choicest cattle and provisions are consumed and then move a few miles west, slowly near ing Agua Prieta, the Mexican town just opposite Douglas. At the last re- port to the United States army off cers here, Salazar's command camped a Mesal ranch. only a few miles east of Agua Prieta, where the federal gar rison was strengthened today by the arrival of one hundred soldiers from the south This makes the garrison number 300, but Salazars force may be strengthened any time by many groups of from 200 to 400 rebels operating in this vicinity.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
Republicans Victorious Must Now Rally to the Election of Six President lal Electors Against a Larger Field.
THEY WILL CHOOSE
 THE U. $. SENATOR
There Will Be Twenty three Republicans in the Senate to Eight Demo crats and a Smaller Ma jority in the House.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1

PORTLAND, Me, Sept 10.-Maine emerged from the election of yes terday in which Republicans were victorious to find herself facing an other political contest with five par ties instead of four in the race for the six presidential electors
 The progressive party, whose lead CTS had joined with the republicans in yesterdays election, came into being today. after an announcement of the election of Wm. T. Haines for governor and three out of four re- publican congressman and a repub- lican majority in the legislature which will choose the United States senator.
 Former Congressman Edwin C. Burleigh received the republican preferential vote for senator at the recent primaries. Revised returns for governor with only five small pre- cincts missing, give Haines 7O,88O, Plaisted 66,S4S Haines' plurality 3,032. Plaisted's plurality in 1910 was S660 Complete unofficial returns show there will be twenty three re- publicans to eight democrats in the senate and seventy nine republicans and seventy-two democrats in the house, giving republican 102 on the joint ballot and democrats eighty Progressives. prOhibitionists and so- cialists will make their nomination .of electors by petition.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
GUARDING THE SEAS
 AGAINST GERMANS
New Disposition of the Navies of
 England and France
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

PARIS, Sept. 10.-Recently nego- tiated Franco Russian naval conten- tion and the older Anglo French con- Vention relating to the Mediterranean seaboard will be brought into prac- tical operation within a few days when the French fleet, which here tOfore has had it's headquarters at Brest will be transferred temporarily to ToulOn.
 This naval move will give France complete control in the Mediterranean over a possible combination of the triple alliance and will leave to Eng land the defense of the North sea while Russia guards the Baltic sea.
 Experts point out that with the Russian fleet in the Baltic, the strength of the British fleet will be materially increased against any con templated German attack while the English channel is considered suffi- ciently defended by the numerous fleets of destroyers and submarines stationed on both English and French coasts
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
MAYOR GAYNOR |S
 GR|lLtO IN CHAIR
Makes Picturesque Retorts and in- dulges in Evasion of Questions
 Aldermanic Counsel.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1

NEW YORK Sept. 10.-For more than two hours this afternoon Mayor GaynOr sat in the witness chair par ried made picturesque retort and evad- ed the attempts of counsel for the al- dermanic committee to learn his views on the police situation. Three times he threatened to leave the stand because he considered the questions ir- relevant; twice he denounced the hear ing as a scandal mongering excursion and often he said that the attempts to "scandalize" him would be in vain for he had lived in the city too long and had begun the efforts to purify the government long before the counsel committee was born.
 At no time during the examination would he admit that the police de- partment was inefficient.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
GIVES WAY TO HORSE RACE.

CHICAGO, Sept. 10.-Human inter est on a hot day centers more easily on horse race than politics. Cover nor Johnson decided today at Streator where the biggest progressive meeting of his one day Illinois trip was held, So he delayed starting his address un- til after the POP trot had been fin ished. Soon after the word Go was given, Johnson said: Friends, I preach the doctrine of the human race, but no race can compete with the horse race. Let us see the heat out"
 Johnson's address dealt mainly with social and industrial questions with reference to the initiative, refaren- dunn and recall and direct election of senators. Tomorrow Johnson will ad- dress the progressive convention at Milwaukee.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
TEDDY AFTER
 THE BOSSES
Says Democratic Party Has Made No Fight Against Them During Recent Pri- mary Campaign Through out the Country.
TAssoCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

TACOMA, Sept. 10.-Colonel Roose- welt attacked the democratic party in a speech here tonight, saying that no fight upon the bosses had been made in that party during the primary cam paign and that a democratic victory would mean the reinforcement of the bosses in his own state"
 Roosevelt said that the result of the Maine election was victory for the progresives. We named for governor of Maine, man whom the progress sives wished he said He wrote to me that he hoped that we would not make a fight against him, that he was for me, and that he would come out for us after election
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
Will Come Through United States Enroute to Sonora Hoping to Drive Rebels from Strategic Points on Border.
AMMUNITION AND
 ARMS ARE SEALED
Detachment of American Regulars Will Guard Mexican Troops While They Pass Through Texas and Arizona.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCH1

WASHINGTON, Sept 1O.-Permis- sion given today to move 1900 MeXi- can troops through United States territory to attack Mexican rebels in the state of Sonora and the reported repulse and retreat from the border of the rebel leader, General SalaZar, and his men, combined today to bring satisfaction to the government of ficials here.
 Officials here are glad the scene of hOstilities is apparently being moved from the border With a con siderable force of federals already earrisoning strategic towns in So- nora, it is expected that 1900 addi- tiOnal men will be sufficient to sub due malcontents or force them fur ther south.
 The Mexican troops will entrain at Fl Paso for Nogales, Arizona. Their arms and ammunition will be sealed in express cars so they will go through American territory un- armed and will be guarded by a de- tachment of United States regulars. The date of the movement has not been set. There is much speculation on the concentration of the rebel bands in the Ojas mountains and their preparation for a long and hur- ried march.
 Military observers are inclined to believe the rebel leaders intend to gain the Mexican Central railroad and intercept the federals before they can get to Fl Paso. or that they con- template an escape from the federal cOrdon now seeking to surround them and are planning fighting and a re treat among the mountains where they can join the Zapatistas in the
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
FACES
 CRITICISM
Feeling is Running High Because She May Give Up Aegean Islands to the Rule of Turkey-Auto- nomous Govt Urged.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATCHl

CHIASO. Sept. 10.-Feeling is run ming high in Italy regarding the ulti- mate disposition the Aegean Islands which has been occupied by Italian troops during the war with Turkey. The agitation was initiated by dele gates from the islands and Greek emis- saries, receiving the support of social ists and other extremists.
 The agitatOrs maintain it to be dis honorable in Itay to conclude peace by giving up Aegean Isands on the grounds that Italy merely aims at the possession of the Libia region of Af- rica. It is demanded the islands shall not be returned to Turkish bur tality and revenge The Italian government is urged to insure for the islands an autonomous government.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
FORBES TELLS
 IF AVOCADO
Many Inquiries About Gull tivation of Alligator Pear Cause Varsity Professor to Look Into Matter; Possible Crop.

In respect os the many inquiries about avocadoes directed of late to irrigation experts in the Salt River valley. comes the reply of Professor E. H. Forbes of the faculty of the University of Arizona at Tucson Professor Forbes says in letter to the board of trade:
 Continuing with my letter to you about aVocadoes:
 T have been making further in quiny of southern California horticul- turists concerning this fruit I have qn interesting letter from Mr. Pope Toe, extracts from which are as fol- lows
 There has been little or nothing written on the frost resistence of the avocado so far as l know. Regarding the degree of frost endured by dif- ferent varieties of avocadoes in an arid region, 1 can only say that We are budding a number of varieties from the tablelands of Central Mex ico where at attitudes of 5000 to 5000 feet these fruits thrive in winter climate which is at lease as cold as we have here in southern Arizona.
 Here in southern California last winter an old and established bearing tree went through a period of frost as low as 19 degrees fahrenheit with cut harm. We sent 16 of the seed Iings in gallon cans to Hemet last fall where they were planted in the field about the first of December. The thermometer fell to 19 degrees above zero for three mornings in succession Six of the plants were killed to the ground. but the others were unharmed.
 We have sent a few aVocadoes into the Coachella valley. but the trouble seems to be there not the winter temperature but the dry burn ing air of the summer under which they succumb. You would not eX- perience this difficulty to the same degree in Arizona. I suppose. l do not see why varieties of the avocado can not be secured in Mexico which will thrive in Arizona where you can grow oranges. They will stand as much frost as the orange, and certainly they come from regions where there is as much aridity as you have in Arizona
 While the writer of this interest ing letter may not understand the degree of aridity which we eXperi- cnce in May and June of each year,
 live nd indicates that the frost resisting varieties of avocado are well worth irving in locations in Arizona where oranges vii grow.
 We hope to follow up the sug- eestion with experimental work in the spring"
 While Forbes and his correspond ent from California go quite deeply into the growing and care of the avocado. they say nothing of it's nature.
 Called "avocado' in Spanish, the neculiar fruit has been rather widely advertised But few know it as the alligator pear. though many know what the pear is like. Either name ;c good. but one should be universal ly adopted. The pear is a small furry fruit of two inches diameter It has q thin layer of yellow meat under a tough rind. The center is occupied bv q seed net. In taste, the avocado re resembles no other fruit, though its flavor might be described as tart rather than sweet or mellow. It is canning to be a favorte with south ern Californians, and for that reason is heard of so frequently in the Salt River valley.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
MAY IMPORT MEAT
Germany Faces Problem of the High Cost of Living and Sug
 uests Remedy.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DISPATCH

BERLIN, Sept. 10.-In consequence Of the general clamor against the high cost of meat the government, according to the Rundschak, is con sidering the question of facilitating the importation of Argentine chilled meat This measure is advocated in countless petitions and remOnstra- tons by municipalities and political oI organizations The importation of Ar genuine frozen beef is now theoret- ically permitted. but is hampered by regulations which render importation practically impossible.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11

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Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
ARRESTED BOARDING SHIP
New Mexican Woman and Child Ap-
 prehended When About to Sail
ASSOCIATED PRESS pIsPATcH1

SEATTLE, Sept 1O.-Louie Tong, of San Francisco, a Chinese mer- chant, Mrs. Mary Ting and her six year old daughter Mary, were arrest ed today as they were boarding a liner about to sail for the Orient. The arrest was made at the request of the sheriff of Silver City, N. M. where Mrs. Ying's husband is in busi- ness.
 Mrs Ying told the police her hus- band failed to support her properly and she was hOmesick to see her par ents and sisters, who are living in Hong Kong. She said Tong had agreed to let her and her child ac- company him on his way back to China. The trio is being held for further instruction from the New Mexican authorities
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
CHICAGO PLANS SUBWAY
Would Traverse City With Four Main
 Lines Carrying 187,oo0 Hourly.
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPArcH1

CHICAGO, Sept. 10.-Plans for Chicago's proposed subway system were completed and presented by the sub committee to the city council committee on subways today. These plans provide for four main lines traversing the city An estimate for construction was placed at more than ninety-six millions and and for equipment more than thirty four mil- lions. The system would have a ca pacity of 1S7,OOO passengers per hour.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
.FORTY-SIX DENVER
 MEN ARE INDICTED
Grand Jury Bills Contain Over One Hundred Counts Against
 Officials.
ASSOCIATED PRESS DIsPATcH1

DENVER, Sept 10.-The grand jury today returned true bills against fortysiX naming in all nearly one hundred counts before Judge Hubert L. Shattuck. The court declined to make public the names in the indict- ments until the warrants have been served. The indictments are under stood to include present and former city and county officials in connec- tlcn with the conduct and regulation of the city's red light district.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
McADOO OPTIMISTIC

NEW YORK. Sept. 10.-William c. McAdOO, acting chairman of the dem ocratic national committee said to- day:
 that Maine did not go democratic, but it was too much to expect. The republicans majority was reduced to the pitiful figure of $500. It seems certain that Wilson and Marshall will carry the state in November
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
MANY FEDERALs AT cANANEA

CANANEA, Son, Sept 10.-About one thousand federals are here now, fifty or sixty under Colonel A. J. Moreno arriving today. No wires are working out of Cananea except the federal wire to NOgales and south. Colonel Giron, with three hundred and fiftey men is expected here to- night.
 Last night federals sent out about one hundred and fifty men in the direction of the Ajos mountains. The number of bridges burned is not known. Horses for the cavalry which arrived during the night came in by train from Gorilla. They are now preparing to leave for the Ajos mountains. No attack is expected on Cananea tonight.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
EARLIER RETURNS
 FROM PRIMARIES Voting Was Lieht.-ComparatiVe Pro- gressve and Republican
 Strength.
ASSOCIATED PRESS p1sPArcHJ

PRESCOTT. Sept 1O.-Early returns from the state primary election in this section showed Wiley E. Jones, E. A. Tovrea and George Rabbit, three of seven democratic candidates for presi- dential electorship leading their ticket by a strong majority. There were na republican contests in the three larg- est precincts The total vote for the progressive ticket was 67.
Arizona republican., 1912-09-11
NEGRO SHOT AND HANGED
Georgia Jail Is Stormed by Mob Which Makes Quick Work
 O. Victim.
ASSOCIATED PRESS D1sPATcHJ

CUMMINGS, Ga, Sept. 10.-Ed Collins, a young negro charged with helping to hide the body of a young white woman after she had been at tackled, was shot to death this after roon while in jail here by a mob or several hundred white men. His body was mutilated with a crowbar, after which d rope was placed about his neck and his body dragged to the town square where it was strung u3 to a telegraph pole.