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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13
Methodist Church Notes.

The surprise" at Sunday school
last Sabbath was song by the girls
class taught by Mrs. Mabel Allen.
There were twenty-one of the girls
present to take part in the singing.
Circumstances have made it neces-
sary to delay the commencing at the
Thursday night services of the expo
sition of the Apostles Creed. The
first section will be considered at the
1880 service this evening. 1t is de-
sired that the membership especially
come.
Thursday evening at $500 has
been definitely decided upon as the
time for choir rehearsal. Mr.. Russell
Manley will direct. A sacred con-
cert is being planned
Wednesday the 5th, the Women's
Foreign Missionary society met with
Mrs. D. L. Twyman Mrs. l.. w.
Orr had the interesting program in
charge.
Womens Guild met with Mrs. J,
j. Evans on Tuesday last. Mrs. L.
N. McPherrin assisted. The Guild
is doing faithful work and want to
meet an insurance obligation.
Don't forget that the Sunday
school hour is quarter to ten. The
young peoples meeting will be led
at $3.50 by Prof. Gass. Boln preach
ing services next Sabbath. The hours
are still 1900 and 1880.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13
Painting Prices Raised.

On account of the high prices OF
we, the undersigned,
have decided to raise our prices
from IS cents to 80 cents an hour.
Fred Muse,
R. l.. Marvin,
T. R. Sanders,
F. J. Pickering,
i F. NJ. Gardner,
VIM. Mckay,
Tim AleXander,
R. Alexander,
w. K. Smith,
Charley Coffin,
E. J. Teale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13
Observation-Disclosures.

Mr.. Fred Burkheimer, young
man of Garden Grove, and Miss
Grace Reynolds of near Leon were
married at the Methodist parsonage
Tuesday morning at nine o'clock.
Mr.. Everett Reynolds, an uncle of
the bride, and Mrs. Everett Reynolds
accompanied the young couple Rev.
Guy j. Fansher, pastor of the Leon
NJ. E. church performed the cere-
mony We feel sure these worthy
young people will have a happy life
together in their new home. They
begin their married life aided by the
best wishes Of many relatives and
friends.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13
Great Reduction Sale.

Ladies' and misses shoes, 500
$3.50 per pair. Mems and boys
shoes, $3.50 and $500 per pair.
Ladies' and misses coats and
Jackets, $1.00, $3.50 and $500 each
Mems apron overalls, 50 cents.
Duck coats, S1.00.
Laces, 5 cents per yard, embroid-
cry sikh cent per spool.
Arctics, $1.25, Alaskas, so cents,
and $1.OO. Come see us. North
side Of square.
S. A. Gates & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

George 1nman, a former we'll
known farmer of this county, now
residing at Midway, N. D., who is
visiting at his former home near
Pleasanton, was visitor in this city
last Thursday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Mrs. Thomas Hurley returned
Thursday to her home at Garden
Grove, having been here for few
days visiting at the home of her son,
Walter Phipps, whose baby was
mite sick z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13
THE BEST POLICY

Is the Farmers, of Cedar Rapids,
issued by Pease & Pease, who are
the old Reliable Insurance" agency
in this city. This insurance policy
is free from impossible conditions
and costs less than the average policy
Of its kind Don't be without one
of their policies, it means prompt
payment in case of loss, and at the
time it is most needed. Better come
in or call us up and we will explain
its merits and why you should renew
in the Farmers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Mrs. C. H. Jenree returned to her
home at St-Joe saturday after spend
ing a couple of weeks in this city, be-
ing called here by the illness and
death of her father, Mr.. Uriah Nit
70
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13
Council Proceedings.
Leon, Iowa, March 6, 1913
Council met in regular session.

LSOll, IOWA, MdlCu y, L ..
Council met in regular session.
Members present, O. w. Fox
worthy mayor; councilmen, Win
Cash, Morris Gardner, Stephen Var
ga, C. NJ. Axes and E. G. Monroe.
Moved and seconued that the claim
of F. L. Lorey for lodging and board
ing tramps and prisoners be refer
red to the Finance committee for ad-
justment. -
On motion Gus Kline was instruct
ed to proceed at once to have the
Fire Engine cleaned up and put in
working order.
On motion a price of $1.OO was
fixed for hauling fire apparatus to
fires and the same price to be paid
for the return of same.
Moved and seconded that the
council recommend that the tax
on Mrs Mary Davis property be re-
mitted.
On motion the following claims
were allowed:
]. L. Mitchell, work at we'll 5 4O.12
J. L. Mitchell, road work >. 9.25
Sol Bright, work. SO
VIM. Perdew, work on streets .53
Sol Bright, work on Streets. 1.4O
Leon Electric Co., lights =. 1850
Alex lrOnslde, salary. ...... 37.13
Raymond Jenkins, work on
streets. 80
Byron Hacker, salary. 5000
NJ. Gardner. reading meters. 1.75
Lewis Elwell, smithing. 2.25
Silas Whistler, work on streets 20
Bowsher & Bowsher, supplies 1900
American Well Works, sup
plies. l4.OU
Mark Owens, work on streets 1.5S
Bud Owens, work at ceme-
terry 1.lo
Jim Lamb, work at cemetery 1913
Hal Lutz, work on streets. 1852
Hal Lutz, work on Streets. 3.06
Leland Allbaugh, work on
streets. l.9J
Leland Autz, work on streets 1.1S
VIM. Phillips, work on
StISSIS. 90
Segar Engine Works, repairs
on engine .... -. 3.9O|
No further business appearing be-
rore the council, the council was adj
iourned to call of mayor.
Leon, Iowa, March 10, 1913.
Council met at call of mayor.
Members present, Mayor Fox
councilmen, Stephen Varga,
Win Cash, Morris Gardner, e. G. |
NJ onroe
Moved and seconded that the fol:
lowing resolution be adopted:
That we, the city council of the |
city of Leon, Iowa, commend and ap
prove the intentions of the Leon
Cemetery Association as expressed
n their bylaws and we bespeak for
t the loyal supper. of every one
Interested in the improvement and
oeautifying of the Leon cemetery.
Matters pertaining to the city we'll
md the future improvement of it
vas discussed, but no definite actond
being taken at this time, council ad-
burned to call of mayor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

l have a saw mill and engine, a
good one, to trade or sell cheap.
Running now miles south OF Leon
on Jim Miller's farm. A bargain for
anyone wanting mill. c.. w. Suth-
erin. Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Mrs. j. H. Roberts and daughter,
Miss Alta, returned to their home at
Charlton Tuesday, having been visit
ing for few days at the home OF
her daughter, Mrs. H. c. Wilson, in
III iE city -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Mrs. NJ. c. Hughes, of Goltry, Ok
lahoma, who was visiting at the
home of R. A. Sigler in this city,
went to Weldon Monday to visit a
few days at the home of her brother,
John Iedgerwood, before returning
hCn1o
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Itching, torturing skin eruptions
disfigure, annoy, drive one wild,
Doan's Ointment is. praised for its
good work. soc at all drug stores.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Don't forget the Saturday after
noon matinee at tie Idle Hour
theatre at 8 o'clock. Admission 5
and 10 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

After hearty meal, take Doan' S
Regulets and assist your stomach,
liver and bowels. Regulets are a
mild laxative. ~ Csc at all stores.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

The season is here when the seed
catalogue enjoys a prominent place
in the large crop of winter fiction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Rev. c. E. adams, of near Grand
River, passed through this city on
Tuesday, enroute to his new home
near Denver, Mo-, where he will
have charge of church the coming
YEAR
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

All kinds vi cement and brick
work contracted by the Leon Cement
and Brick Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

1t will pay to get our prices on
coal before buying. Biddison Coal &
Grain Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

Try Zephyr four Every sack
A. NJ. Caster.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1913-03-13

.s5s al. Gates & Co. is the place to
buy your goods. Money talks.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
I'IEDRAS NEGRAs CONSUL
GOl,S TO SEE GAUHiSON

Eagle Pass Tex. July is.-Unltod
States Consul Luther Ellsworth, sta
toned At Piedras Negras. Mexico, left
today for san Antonio. to consult sec
retary OF War Garrison.
Refugees from Torreon report that
place was attacked by large force
OF constltutlOnallsts on Monday and
that tie town was not expected p
hold ont more than two days, ~ the
federaB were outnumbered and pro-
visions we're very scarce.
Six hundred constitutiOnHlists were
reported 10 have deefated Cot La
varette near Lampasos on Wednes-
day They are expected 10 Join Gov
ernor Csrranza on saturday
discharged employe OF the con-
stitutlonais,s started the story that
the American consulate In PiedFae
Negras was 90 be dynamited. it was
declared today. His motive was a.
dlstredlt the Carranzistas, Il was said
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
BREAK IN HEAT WAVE
PREDICTED IN KANSAS
Nv Irnsod wire ~ Evenlng Herald.

Kansas City, July IS.-A break In
he heat wave that for three days has
cent the thermometer we'll above the
TOO mark IN Kansas and most OF Mis-
souri was indicated by reports reach
ing United states weather Observer
Conner here today Maximum tenn
pcraturos. the observer said would be
from i've to seen degrees lower tnan
yesterday
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hold his office ana draw the full sal
sry for only part of the time he
rendered service is In my Judgment
improper and inexcusable."
As the vote was announced senator
Brlstow faced the Democratic sena-
tors aud declared; you may shut
off debate In the senate but YOU oan
not convince the American people
that secretary ~ state may neglect
the duties of hts office for three
months of year"
Vice President Marshall ruled SEN
ator Bristow out of order.
"It would be Just as reasonable for
the attorney general 10 take three
months off year 10 practice law, y
shouted senator Bristow. who refused
10 nc shut out
81 think there n "A condition before
the country that should demand the
attention OF the congress and the ad-
mlnistralion IN power"
"Ara you really apprchcnslve.' IN
terrupted senator Vardaman, that
the business OF the state department
viii suffer because MT Bryan IL oc-
caslonally away from it?"
"It has been said since this discus
sion hogan said senator Bristow
that the state department II better
off with the secretary away than
with him here. ! believe " the Sec
Rotary would give to the problems be-
fore him the powers OF hts great IN
tslloct he could perform great ser
Woe 10 the country. whether sub
ordlnatcs In his department are bet
ter fltted 10 attend Ia the dulles thar
he I don't know
senator Fan suggested shat " Sec
retary Bryan had remained at hi
most. the senate would have had a.
answer 10 its resolution OF April y
asking for the amount Of damages q
victims OF Mexican troubles.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
fby Leased Wire so EyeEsag Herald
NO RECOGNITION UNTIL
PEACE IL IN Slf.mT

Washington, July lS-Consldera-
tion of the Mexican situation took
much OF the time OF the president
nnd the cabinet at regular session
today ana Secretary Bryan had long
conference with the president before
the other members arrived. Although
reports are coming IN from various
sources. the administration Is looking
forward 10 first hand information
from Ambassador Wilson on his way
from Mexico. II was again authori-
taiivcly stated today the attitude OF
tho administration still was en-
changed. II was reiterated that the
cabinet unanimously was In accord
with the president In waiting re-
turn 10 stable conditions before ex-
tending recognition. several ofncia ls
stated that the cabinet had from the
beginning been Of the opinion that
the changing conditions Of Mcxicnn
politics warranted the hands Off
policy for some time.
Secretary Bryan authorized the
statement that he would cancel any
lecture engagement which would con-
flict with the conferences he and the
president Will have with Ambassador
Wilson next week. Some of the mem.
bers OF the cabinet were not inclined
20 think any action will be taken be-
fore Ambassador Wilson's conference
and repeated their belief that until
elections were held Ia Mexico and an
Appearance OF peace was In sight for
maj recosnitiOn would be withheld
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
JAPS FINANCING
FAST-GROWING
REBELLION
IN CHINA
Heavy Fighting Reported in
Southern Part Of Republic; /;
Fewer Soldiers Desert Gov
ernment.
REBELS PROCLAIM YUAN
sHI KAI's ENEMY CHIEF


80 AfsNNtNA ~Ne~N ~ HANNNA4f4M Aaflt HNtatf
Peking. Jnly le+-The situation
brought about by She rebellion in
the southern provinces ~ china has
improved somcwhet today. regarded
from the northcrn point of view,
Fewer soldiers have deserted she Sow
ernmcnt OF Provisional President
Yuan Shi Kai than hod bcen ahtlol-
patcd.
Heavy fighting y reported at kal
kaine IN the province of Kiane 81.
after the lull FOLLOWING the recent de-
feat of the soUthern forces AT HUI
chow, IN the province of che kiang.
The soulhernors have been Joined
By the forts at WI sung. seaport
ten miles north Of Shanghai, ana az
Nanking. the SOUTHERN capital. both
In the province ~ kiang ~ while
the large force OF troops occupying
them has nlso gone over "a the reb-
els. The leaders az the southern
forces issued proclamation today
announcing AZ president OF the re-
public Of Tsen, Chuh Hsuan. a for
mer viceroy Of Canton and Yuan
shi Kai's old enemy
Wang Chung Wei is named foreign
minister and Chenn Hauan Hnai n
nance minister. All three are con-
sidered fanatics IN northern circles
Tho belief prevails very generally
In Peking that the Japanese are IL
nancing the revolution.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
RAILROADS DEMAND sOME
VOICE ON WAGE MATTER

New York. July 1s.-Seth Low.
president OF the National Civic Fed
Grafton. came forward again today
In an endeavor to straighten out the
tangle arising from tho railroads de-
mands that their grievances be arDi-
iratcd along with those of the men.
Messrs. Lee and Garretaun made
public this afternoon bulletin which
is being sent 20 members OF the un-
ions. Il recips the demands OF rail-
roads Tor arbitration OF certain srlev-
ances and continues;
1T Is needless to SAY that NO arbi-
tration cmbodylng these propositions
viii even be considered. and " In
sisted on by the management, only
one result can follow. namely:
The setting Of the hour for retire.
mcnt from the service
Local chairmen viii remain out
or duty until otherwise instructed by
their general chairman or the under
signed. and will remain where COM
municatlons from the general chair
man, by wire OF letter, Will reach
them promptly"
The bulletin Is now In the mails on
ts way 90 tho 10000 members OF the
organizations
r. Dewitt Cuyler. chairman Of the
board OF directors Of the Pennsyl-
vanin railroad, said he did not be-
lieve there would be strike az thi'
time.
- believe they will reach solu-
tlon, he said, "but ! am firm in ths
opinion that tha time ls az hand
when the railroads. not tho unions
have something % say about wages
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
DEMOCRATS DROPPED
CAMINETTI CASE FOR
REASON, SAYS MANN


lBy LEASED Wire to Evening Herald. ]
Washington, July l6.-There was no
fiow of oratory on che general subject
Of tho Diggs-Caminotti- McNao em-
hroglio in california today ln the
house Although there had been "a
general understanding that the Cam
lnett case Was to be open for general
discussion today and half dozen
members had prepared speeches. Rep
rcscntatiye Byrncs OF Tennessee ear
ried a motion TO lay the Kahn investi-
sation resolution on the table withaut
debate practically all OF the Demo-
crats voting 10 close the discussion.
Republican Leader Mann later is.
sued statement charging mat the
resolution Was dropped ~ Tie nemo.
Gratis la the house al The insilgation
of Attorney General M"Reynclls
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
CHAS. s. MELLEN
WANTS TO GET
OUT BEFORE
OELUGE
Resignation of Head Of New
York, New Haven and Hart
ford Accepted By Directors
Today.
SEES DIsoUIETING
POSSIBILITIES AHEAD

lHy LEASED Wire 10 Evening Herald. /
New YORK, July is.-Charics 5. Mel
lens resignation as president Of the
New York. New Haven and Hartford.
rendered yesterday. was accepted by
the directors this afternoon.
The resignation is to be effective on
the appointment of nis successor
whose selection was left In the hands
OF seeiai committee. Although Il ls
understood some al the directors ura-
ed Mr.. Mullen 20 reconsider his de-
cislon. according 90 present plans he
VIII retire as the head OF the New
Haven and allied lines not later than
october I. next.
In an official statement Issued In Mr.
Mellen's behalf it was said that he
had felt u necessary 20 resign because
Of the existence OF certain "disqulct-
ing possibilities for the New Haven
road and lts allied properties" He
added that he felt that he had been
Justified in anything he had done and
would not attempt 20 explain the
causes that led to the "disquietlnE
possibilities"
The following committee was APP
pointed Ia name his successor: ]. P.
Morgan. Theodore - Vail. Samuel Re-
VIM. skinner. EGward Milligan and
Robert Taft
The committee issued the follow
ing statement:
The committee after considering Mr.
Mellen's statement accepted his con-
clusion with great reluctance and at
the same time with fun appreciation
Of his work.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
PROGRESS
TOWARD END or
STRIFE
President Seth Low Of Nation
al Civic Federation Again
Makes Effort to Avert Rail-
road Strike.
( By Leased wire 70 IEvenlng EIeraId.

my Leased Wire 10 Evening Glerald.l
Washington, July william
Leach Chambers. Whose nomination
as commissioner Of mediation and
Cancellation. headtnr the new federal
hoard for adjustment ~ eastert fah-
way wage disputes. President Wilson
sent 10 the senate. opened temporary
Offices today. Judge Martin a.
Knapp. OF the commerce court. and
Assistant Secretary Post. OF the de-
partment of labor. designated To act
with Commissioner Chambers. called
with him on the president
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
iIyrOltNEN GENERAL HOPES
RAILROAD WILL BTs GOOD

Washington. Juy iS.--Attorney Ger
crai McRcynolds was asked today ~
the reclamation W President Mellen of
the New YorR. New Haven and Hurt
ford railroad would have any enect
On the governments Investigation of
the roads operations In search OF viz
ations of the sherman law.
II hope Mr. Mellen's resignation In
1icatoD desire on the part OF the
road To come more cosely within the
law than it has" WAS the attorney
generals rely. He refused 10 discuss
the subject further
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
20 THOUSAND At
MILLIONAIRE
PICNIC
Elaborate Program of Enter
tainment Is Furnished By
Kind Hearted Magnate at
Annual Children Event.


A5Chison. Kan, July is.--Twenty
thousand Kansas citizens are guests
today Of Bailey =. WagRouer, a mill
lionaire railway man. at hts children's
annual picnic. An the expenses even
including railroad fare 60 AtchisOn
are borne by Mr Weggoner. Enter
button OF toys and flowers. automo.
bile parades. land ana water athletic
contests. baseball games, exhibition
drill by United States troops from
Fort Lcavenworth. and day and night
fireworks.
Governor Hodges and STAFF and
three companies Of the Kansas Ma
tional guard are here for the outing.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
STATE DEPARTMENT. DEMANDS
PROTECTION IDR AMERICAN

washington. july is.--ln response
To t9nsul Hamm's reqeust for pro-
lection for Americans la the Durango
district, the state department has de-
mandcd action from the Mexican fed
eral authorities. The department
went further than usual in that II re-
questcd the federal government 10
dispatch troops from Torreon.
Consul Hamm has previously res
ported foreigners. irrespective OF ma
tionality, being held by revolutionists
for ransom In Durango. The prison.
ers az one time included the Arch
bishop OF Durango.
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
JAIL WAhGEN BUSTS
NEGRO HUNGER STRIKE

. Elizabeth. 81 a. Juiy is fhe .
. manner Ia which Wardrn q
. charles w podd % fne county .
. iail broke up hunger strike 2
. may set useful uxsmple, he q
. thinks, 20 the kocpefs ~ AnNlish 9
. prisons who beeome cusiodsnns 9
. of saffrarestcs Willlan Turn .
. er, negro prisoner lncarcefat- 9
. Cd ltst sunday. sought 10 aaln 9
. his liberty ~ relualts 20 eat 3
. This morning lhe negro had 9
3 bern fefty-elghf hours without 3
8 food when WardeS Joed ap-
= peared a the door of hh cen
> Win slcanlnN pla,e ol lIlta
. chlcheu aud larae eetl,Qn tf
. Juicy watermelon. one sni1t ana
. Turnef's hunger strike etn4 "a
Q an abrupt end
IoNANeA44A44aMAnAf
Albuquerque evening herald. [volume] (Albuquerque, New Mexico) 1911-1914, 1913-07-18
rIsiIX DIAZ EXILI.D.
II GENERAL BEIIEF

Mexico city, July ls-Gcncral Fo-
liN Diaz, appointed special ambassa-
dor 10 Japan To express the thanks
of Mexico 20 the Japanese FOR their
participation In MrXicos centennial
In 1910, is referred to cdltorially by
the newspaper ~ Pals az the pb-
liilcal emigrhnt' The article says
that Diaz Is being sent out of the
country and expresses the opinion
that there will he no elections in
Mexico In the time fixed. M Inde-
pendente also frankly expresses the
opinion that Diaz has been practically
exiled