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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

had they read Il in time they would have
opposed him for ambassador to Great
Britain. And as they are democrats
their opposition would probably have re-
suited In his rejection. So that Mr.. Page
is in office because very few senator's
are bookish men.
Mr.. Wilson must have known OF the
performance. as. being a writer of books
himself, ne keeps up with the procession
His reading tastes are catholic. and his
tory. criticism. poetry. travel and novels
come under his eye. Presumably moth
ing in the book offended him, and so
the author did not go on his black list.
Mr.. Wilson. II will be remembered, was
read himself last year for campaign ma
terial. His books were searched from
cover to cover for sentiments that would
injure his nomination at the polls, and
some were found that looked 'promis-
ing" But they failed to defeat him. He
explained them-sometimes in way to
qualify them-and his opponents failed
Of their purpose. A fellow feeling-a fell
low experience-made him kind to Mr..
Page.
Had this matter been brought up while
Mr.. Pages nomination was pending.
what reply would he have made? And
would he have been as successful as was
Mr.. Wilson last year in similar circum-
stances? Authors. like men who do not
put their thoughts between covers. some
times change their minds. Books that
men have published in their youth have
given great pain to them later in life,
when the view had become larger, the
vocabulary richer. and the writing touch
surer. And copies have been sought dill
gently for destruction. "Oh, that I had
never become mine own enemy by writ
ing that book!'
Still. good will come of this new reso-
luton Of the Senate 1t will insure the
attention of some members on other
printed matter than crop reports and
stump speeches
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

The two Balkan wars have resulted In
a material change in the map of the
peninsula at the southeast corner Of Eu-
rope Turkey Is all but eliminated from
the continent, reduced to a meager hold
ing along the Sea OF Marmora, with a
brief frontage on the Aegean sea and the
Black sea, an area, less than one
twentieth Of that formerly ruled by the
sultan. Just at present there is a ques-
ton Of the inclusion In this Turkish realm
of Adrianople. reoccupied by the Turk
ish troops in the last days Of the war
between the Balkan allies. but the out
look is that the powers will require Tur-
key to withdraw to the line defined by
the treaty of London, running almost di-
recty between Enos, on the Aegean sea,
and Media on the Black sea, excluding
Adrianople. The Greek territory Is con-
sIderably enlarged in consequence Of the
two wars, with a material increase of
sea front both on the Adriatic and the
Aegean and the restoration to Greek
OF numerous cities Of impor-
lance including Saloniki. Bulgaria gains
ali of the territory formerly known as
Eastern Rumelia, concerning the owner
ship OF which there has been some doubt.
and acquires a frontage of about 100
miles on the Aegean sea- Servia fails of
her ambition to gain an outlet upon the
Adriatic but is solaced by the grant Of
q considerable portion OF the former
Turkish province of Monastir and most
OF the province Of Kosovo. nearly
doubling the Servian territory. Monte
negro has failed to hold Scutar, once in
cluded within Its realm. but acquires
portion Of the Turkish province Of Novi-
oasar. Bulgaria loses q portion Of her
northeastern territory to Roumania as q
result Of the latter country's late entrance
into the complication. The most notable
change In the map 10 the establishment
Of the new autonomous state Of Albania,
including EcutaxL and portions Of Mon
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
Army We Ought to Have.
From the Boston Globe.


The law provides that the total en-
listed strength of the regular army of
the United States shall not exceed at
any one time 10000 men. It is need
less to say that military men are of the
opinion that that number is ridiculously
small for a country of so great an ex-
tent and SO enormous a population as
ours 1t is quite fashionable in re-
public like ours, republic founded on
the supremacy of the civil law over the
military. to ignore at times the wishes
of military men even in military mat
tiers. That spirit can, however, carry us
too far. When war comes or the military
arm is needed for the suppression of
disorder. then we throw aside our re-
luctance to listen to the military expert
Frequently we beseech him to deliver us
from the perils that surround us, and
sometimes 20 to the extreme OF making
a demigod of him. One hundred thou
sand men, Well drilled. we'll organized and
thoroughly familiar with the duties of
the soldier in modern warfare, is too
small regular army for the United
States. One hundred fifty thousand or
SOoW would not be too many The
United States. haing the best of every
thing else. should also have the best,
though not the biggest. army in the world
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
Caucus Action.

The democrats of the House in caucus,
by a vote OF nearly two to one, decided
against opening the doors in their dis
cussion Of the currency question. 1t was
an excellent decision.
A large amount of CANNON circulates
about publicity. Nothing 1t is asserted
should be kept from the people. Every
thing should be done in the open. Away
with executive sessions of the Senate
Let nominations to office and treaties
with foreign governments be debated to
crowded galleries IL interest attaches to
them.
Away with the secret caucus. Let all
legislative measures from their incep-
ton be debated before all who may
care to attend meetings. Legislators are
arranging the peoples business. and If
the people desire full particulars they
should have them.
The justices of the Supreme Court at
tend to the peoples business. Why should
they confer in private about their decis-
ions before announcing them? Why not
uniting cases. and discuss their differ
ences Of opinion in the open?
A grand jury attends to the peoples
OASlhCSS. i" Ay SAOoiu lI6 SCSSiOAS NC
secret? Why not call in the public while
witnesses are being examined?
The President and his cabinet attend to
the public business. Why should they
confer in private? Why should not the
press and the general public be called in
at every cabinet meeting?
These questions answer themselves. The
proceedings described call for privacy.
Such conferences are necessary. They
promote public interests. Injury would
be caused by opening the doors. 1t is
time enough for the public to be taken
into confidence when reports are ready.
The party legislative caucus is an old
and legitimate institution. All parties
have used it. and been helped by it in
their work. The country often has bene-
fitted from it. There is no need that it be
abolished. and probably no prospect OF
such a thing. What we are witnessing
just now is a little maneuvering between
democratic factions shrewdly encouraged
by the minority party in the hope OF
party advantage.
AS In the case Of the tariff, full and
open debate on the currency question
will come in time whatever the caucus
now may do. Meanwhile, let the demo.
cratic jower go on behind the closed
doors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Authors nominated by the President
for Office are henceforth TO undergo a
new test before the Senate. 1t will be
necessary for them to show not only
that as men they are honest and capable
and faithful to the Constitution. put that
as writer's they have put nothing be-
tween covers offensive to those charged
with the responsibility Of passing upon
their nominations.
Page wrote some years ago. No great
impression seems to have been made by
the performance. and senators. until quite
recently. seem never to have heard OF Il.
But now that their attention has been
called 10 it some OF them declare that
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
Controlling Cocaine Traffic.

From the Pittsburgh Chronicle Telegraph.
In view of the growth of the cocaine
habit in the United States and the de-
moralization which results from the abuse
or this noxious drug, the federal authori-
ties have wisely decided to take more
strenuous measures for the regulation of
the traffic in cocaine and in the leaves
OF the cocoa plant 1t is hoped thus to
put an end to the illicit sale of the drug.
which is widely carried on by druggists
and by petty traffickers who realize large
profits by catering to cocaine f1ends. That
this Illicit traffic can be wholly suppress-
ed is doubtful. but at least 1t is possible
to reduce 1t to a minimum.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

astir, Janina and Kosovo. Greece Is the
larger gamer in respect of sea front. and
Bulgaria. despite the slight loss to Rou-
mania. is In a much more satisfactory
position, in respect to territory and sea
advantage. Had Bulgaria been content
with the original delimitation following
the war Of the allies against Turkey she
would today have been much better on
than she is in consequence of her treach-
erous refusal to abide by the peace terms
fixed at London.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
The New York Mess.
m the Springfield Republican

rVW tne SWIHHHefu Republican.
Il begins to look as If the political
influence of William Sulzer. Governor
or New York. was irretrievably de-
stroyed by one of the most sordid and
miserable scandals that ever brought
a prominent public man in America
20 rum. Yet the governors defense
remains to be heard and final Judgment,
meanwhile, may be suspended.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

In considering the comments on their
failure to take part in the Panama ex-
position. England and Germany will re-
member that there are some brands of
American craftsmanship that attach po-
litical significance to everything that
happens.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
An Answering Cry.

A lady once arose to speak,
She said her sisters ought to seek
Not fiuffs and trimmin'
Nor pin herself to household cares,
But figure in the worlds affairs
With votes for women.
man edged shyly through the door,
They shouted with a mighty roar
do not let HIM in:
He's just a churlish husbandette
Who never has subscribed as yet
To votes for women"
They hurled him thence, but on his way
He cried, Il merely came to say
His eyes were brimmin'
With angry tears, the truth to tell
There should be meals for men as well
AS votes for women"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
SHOOTING STARS.
BY PHILANDER JOHNSON.
Endless Chain.

Have you any answer to make to
the charges that have been brought
against you?"
No." replied Mr.. Grafton Grabbe.
The circumstances are such that every
answer / might make would merely lay
the foundation for more questions"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Tammany thoroughly enjoys a chance
now and then to punish an enemy of Its
own and at the same time appear in the
role Of an avenger OF the peoples wrongs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

There is. of course. no use of speculat-
ing on the time and money that would
have been saved to the public if the par
cells post service had been established
earlier.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

When Huerta makes an announcement
he Is compelled to consider what the pop
ulace will cheer rather than what it's
interests require.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Some of the members Of Congress who
find it difficult to refrain from jumping
in and precipitating a crisis should OBJ
serve the mastery calm which Col. Theo-
dore Roosevelt is able to preserve.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Every change in postage stamps and
currency does not necessarily promote
the convenience of the general public.
But they all make life more interesting
for the collectors.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

The flying machine may prove Of i'm
portance in military affairs. AS a means
Of public diversion 1t is slightly more
spectacular than the balloon, though not
nearly as safe.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

The Mexican editor who undertakes to
compile a reliable list of summer "don'ts"
for Huertas use is likely to find his task
difficult and delicate.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Without presenting any hostile sugges-
tons. Japan resolutely insists that her
feelings have been hurt and that some
attention should be paid to the matter.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

At all events Ambassador Wilson will
be remembered by the New York re-
pOrters as man who did not repudiatt
his interviews as soon as he saw they
were likely to cause trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

1t should not surprise Col. Mulhall If
he finds his mail limited hereafter to
picture post cards and advertisements.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
The Landlord bv the Sea.

Here's to the landlord by the sea,
Whose life is gay and sunny,
The worlds ambition seems to be
To come and hand him money.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

A statesman used to be known by the
cigars named after him. Now he is
known by the soft drinks he advertises.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
A Copess!

From the Pittsburgh Press.
There ought to be no trouble select
cago's policewomen. "Copesses'' would
be too sweet for anything.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
Fighting the Conductors.
rom the Boston Heral,

Fr0M the Boston Herald
Are not those senators taking an
UNFAIR advantage OF the Washington |
street car conductors in the choice NJ
weapons?
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
Persuasion.

NO." said the timid man, II don't
want any flying machines today. I'm
afraid Of them"
why, sir" said the persuasive sales
man, "a flying machine might save
your life"
How"
"You might be out riding in one when
an earthquake takes place"
There are reformers who firmly be-
lieve that the fact that man holds a
government position proves conclusive
ly that he is wrong.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Mexico Is too far south to be relied on
for the traditional southern hospitality.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
The Genuine Article.

"Bliggins is a true pessimist."
What do you mean by true pessi-
mist?"
"A man who, when the thermometer
is at ninety in the shade, insists on
worrying about next winters coal bill"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Whenever conversation languishes some
bright. original remark is always expect
ed from Chicago college professor
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
Mars CLOVIS Red.
From the St. Louis Republic.

From the st. Louis Republic.
A reaellion has broken out in Te-
neran. II this thing continues some-
body will have to make q card cata-
logue to keep track Of the revolutions.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
A Beneficiary.

Does your line of business depend
on the tariff"
VERY largely. I am a campaign
orator"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Payable In advspce-by mail. postage prepaid.
Daily. Sunday included. one month. 90 cenn.
Daily Sunday excepted. one month. 90 cents.
Saturday Star. 81 year: Sunday Star. N.Ao year.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12
IN. Evening star Hswspapsr Company.

Rusfness once, It'll 81. and Pennsylvania Avenue.
New York once: Tribune Building.
Chicago Once; First National Bank Building.
European Once: Regent st.. London. Engiano.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-08-12

Entered as second class mail matter Ut the pos'
ONCE at Washington. D. O.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18

tie daughters took supper with Lew
Axes and family Monday evening.
Mrs. n M. Cox was Leon caller
Saturday, having some dental work
done.
Lew Axes and family have rela-
tiyes from Dakota visiting them
Mrs. Mary Axes visited our school
Tuesday of last week.
Mrs. Mata Cox and little son, OF
Leon, visited with friends and rela-
tives in these parts last week.
Mrs. Alice Cox and son Charles
were business callers at Leon Tues
day.
Mrs. Jennie Martin and grandson,
Amos, were Leon callers Saturday
morning.
Thurman Chamberlin and Miss
Madaline Martin visited with friends
in Leon Friday.
Mrs Mary Axes called on Mrs.
Mary Dobson Thursday eevning.
Lew Axes and Bert DobsOn assist
ed Gid Sage with his work Saturday.
S. L. Cox and son Mac visited with
his daughter, Mrs. Sarah Beasley at
Davis City last Thursday.
Sarah Axes visited with her little
friends, Lua and Vera Dobson Fri
day evening.
Mr.. Pottorff, of Leon, was in these
parts Saturday afternoon.
Charlie Cox had business at Leon
Saturday. 'sy3f
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18
Union Ridge.

Pretty cool mornings now, which
makes one realize that winter is not
very far off.
A. S. Gardner and wife visited at
the Vim. Bruner home Sunday. ,-g~
Lloyd; Hill started to school, Mon
day morning.
Il. A. Cox and family visited with
his parents, S. l.. Cox and wife last
Sunday.
Miss Madaline Martin left Monday
Of last week for an extended visit
with her parents at Boone, Iowa.
Mesdames S. l.. Cox and A. j. Mar
tin visited at the Tom Cox home at
Lone Star last Thursday.
Bert Dobson had business at the
county seat Monday.
.88 Warren Hill was seen going north
Sunday evening.
Bert Dobson and family called at
the N. M: Cox home Sunday.
Lew Axes is having a we'll dug TINS
week.
E. Merryman, of Leon, is hauling
his oats from the Gardner farm this
week.
Miss Hazel Roberts, candidate for
the journal Automobile Contest, was
in these parts Sat4rd day &C.
Art Hawk 3saand Fsrd Hill we're in
these parts Sunday. NJ d. z.
Bert Dobson and wife and Two lit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18
Maple Grove No. 4.

The pie supper at Maple Grove
was very we'll attended Saturday
night.
Glen Crees and Maude Hembrey
attended the pie supper.
Mr.. Parson made a business trip
to Decatur Saturday
a. P. Woodland and Jordan Crees
have purchased the Negley-- Case
,threshing machine.
Tom Smith is cutting corn for D.
Pray.
Frank Miller called at George
South's Friday evening.
ISL Harve Weldon and Don Crses and
lady friends were car riding Satlr-
day night. . ;issss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18

Miss Madaline Martin visited over
Sunday at the Chamberlin home in
Decatur
S. L. Sage and family were calling
at the N. NJ. Cox home Sunday after
noon.
Little Lua Dobson visited with her
grandparents, N. M. Cox and wife,.
Sunday.
N. NJ. Cox had business in Leon
Monday He is remodeling one OF
his residence properties,a at that place.
A man was here delivering books
Monday
Floyd Smith and family were Leon
callers Saturday afternoon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18
Poland View.

Alvin Mcconnell called on Eli
Carlton Sunday. Il!
Lefa Ramsey and children called
on Mrs. Kettle Ward Monday after
noon.
Vada Carlton spent Friday night
and Saturday with Mrs. Ellis Neon
nell. Ii
Lee Mcconnell has commenced
making molasses, beginning Monday.
Meeting at Pleasant Valley was
well attended Sunday and quite a
large crowd Sunday evening.
Lydia Hendrickson spent few
days with her brother, Ed Hendrick-
son. this week. s..l s Y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18

Ellie Mcconnell is helping her
mother.
Mrs. Mary Hendrickson is canning
up fruit.
Mary Mcconnell spent Saturday at
sGuy Williams.
Brother Harper spent Sunday with
John Ramsey.
W. f. Boles and wife called on
Mrs. Kettle Ward Sunday evening.
Belva Poland spent Sunday with
Esther Poland.
Mrs. Arthur Evans spent a few
days with her mother, Mrs. Jimmer-
son last week. &
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18

One lot 30 pairs blankets, most all woods. These
Wheeler Motter house samples and include all the
best blankets carried in their stock bought them at
good liberal discount for cash and going to them
stmuant for early fall business for people who want
the best going This opportunity that seldom
Blankets in this lot worth up to $40 per pair and you will
buy them for about half that price said these were
house samples but are in good condition and will prove
! pick up for you.
Blankets worth 400 for $275; 600 values for 1885,
500 values for 1885, $50 values for $685. etc. You
should get in these early they certainly will SELL
HERE is PICNIC FOR YOU.
Lot sweaters mostly ladies' garments and while they
are soed less but if you have time to wash them
you make your time worth plenty of money they
must be sold and at the following prices predict
quick job of it, On sale Saturday morning and one
week. get yours. Prices, &c. Csc; 49, now 95c
175 now $125; 1875 and 1885, ............$ 165
Special sale on chi4dfen's and misses underwear.
These piece garments and medium weight, heeced
garments good or anyone ever sold for zoe EACH
We have bunch Of them and about all Sizes They will
quickly at this time, you need them, pick your
sizes while they last Special per parment. .. 19c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18


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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18
BLANKETS AND COMFORTS.

We have improved our showing in these lines, hay
ing added several numbers in high class merchan
disc, yet we will lead the procession in medium priced
lines ALSO Our blankets in instances priced you
retail cheap could place them in stock at pres
ent and the quicker you buy the better you will be salts
fed 45c 75c 800, $780, $119, $125, $145 $189, S195,
$2.19 up to 1885,
Special Sale wool blankets mentioned elsewhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18

c. E. Butler, the new JeweIer. has
just received new and up-to-date
line OF jewellery. In with Van Werd-
en- & Kopp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-09-18

Jordan Crees called at his faith
err, J. F. Crees' of Grand River Mon
day evening. aa
Fred Fuller and family spent Sun
day at Tommie Cooks.
Port Woodland and family spent
Sunday at his daughter, Mrs. Maude
McCarPs.
Vern Beck and wife spent Sunday
at Sam Covington's near Decatur.
Frank Redman left for Chicago
last Saturday where his father is ILL.,.
Emmit Daughton spent Sunday at
Grand River.
Frank South and sister Florence
spent Sunday at Jim Hills of near
Leon.
Land Reaches High Mark, $142.5O
Per Acre.
Last week, land in this section
reached the high water mark when
Mr.. Hedland of Rose Hill, Iowa,
paid $142.50 per acre for the farm
east of town known as the Alcorn
farm, which was bought last year by
Mr.. Edwards, of near Weldon, he
making $500 on the deal and never
moved on the farm nor put dollars
worth of improvements on it, SO we
are told Where can you beat this
for an investment? Garden Grove
Express.