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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

Representative Bill Hinebaugh, of
Illinois, barked an interview into a
Washington paper the other day in
which he said the tariff will never be
adjusted satisfactorily until Theo-
dore Roosevelt returns to the White
House. For seven long years as
many as seventy alert newspaper cor
respondents trudged to the White
House every day; and never did one
of them, nor anyone else who has yet
testified on the subject, hear Col.
Roosevelt say beans about the tariff
In connection with this issue, the
mention of Theodore Roosevelt
stirs a recollection that not long
since he discovered the River of
Doubt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02
OFFICIAL CALL FOR DEMOCRAT
IC STATE CONVENTION.

At meeting of the Democratic
State Central Committee, held in Des
Moines, Iowa, on the 23rd day of
March 1914, delegate convention
was called to meet at Council Bluffs,
Iowa, on the 23rd day of July, 1914,
at 10 o'clock a. M, for the purpose
of transacting such business as may
legally come before said convention.
The ratio of representation will
be one delegate from each county
and one additional delegate for each
200 votes and fraction thereof over
100 votes cast for Hon. Woodrow
Wilson for president at the general
election of 1912. Upon such basis
the counties of Iowa are entitled to
the number of delegates as set forth
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02
INCOME TO EXCEED EXPENSES.

Estimates by Secretary McAdoo
June 70, indicated that the govern
ment income for the fiscal year end
ing June 80 will exceed ordinary ex-
penses by about $30,O00,O00. That
is about 100000 less than last
years surplus. Income tax returns
have fallen far below original esti-
mates and failed to Offset the expect
ed decrease in tariff receipts under
the new law, but the custom house
turned in about $21,000,000 more
than it was figured they would.
Whatever surplus there is for the
year will be absorbed by Panama
canal payments, as it was last year.
Secretary McAdoo estimated that
this years ordinary receipts would
aggregate $3.50, 100000 and the
total ordinary disbursements $703,-,
O00,Vt0. Total receipts for the last
fiscal year were s723,082,921, with
ordinary disbursements of $685.
699,692.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02
A VOTE OF CONFIDENCE? YES

Does the World think the demo-
cratic lower house has justified the
confidence of those of us who hail
ed it with so much hope?" asks Col
lier's. "Would the World advise a
man at the congressional election
this fall to vote democrat or anti
democrat?'
These are fair questions which
4 merit fair answers.
The World decidedly thinks that
the democratic house "has justified
the confidence of those of us who
hailed it with so much hope
This congress has revised the
abuses out of an extortionate tariff.
1t has imposed an income tax which
lifts part of the burden of taxation
from poverty to wealth. 1t has en-
acted banking and currency law
for which the American people have
been striving for nearly twenty
wears. Whatever differences of opin-
ion there may be about the admins
tration details of this measure, all
financial authorities agree that un-
der it this country cannot have an
other panic like those of 1873, 1898,
and 1907.
In addition, this congress has de-
stroyed the lobby. In the case OF the
Panama tolls bill it has not only WHIP
ed out a peculiarly hypocritical sub
sidy but it has reasserted the good
faith of the nation in respect to
treaty obligations. In the matter OF
Mexico it has scrupulously avoided
all semblance of jingoism and dema-
gogy. Taking it's work as whole,
the congress that is still in session
has achieved the most important rec
ord of constructive legislation OF any
congress in fifty years.
The World does not withdraw
single word of it's criticism OF the
labor amendments to the Sherman
antitrust law, nor of its complaint
that the house has not yet given ade-
uuate consideration to the issue OF
economy But in spite OF mistakes
and shortcomings, we can recall no
previous congress that so fully Kept
its faith with the people, no previous
congress that was so little controlled
by sordid special interests. no pre-
vious congress so free from scandal
and manipulation and treachery to
the public welfare, no previous con-
gress that so fully embodied the
theory and responsibilities OF repre-
sentative government. Nor do we
believe that Golfers can recall any
congress that ever did more to write
in good faith the. will of, the people
into the statute books of the nation.
So much for the first question. The
second question answers itself.
The World would not advise
man who believes in Payne-Aldrlch
tariff to vote for another democratic
congress. 1t would not advise man
who believes in government by Wall
street and special privilege to vote
for such congress. 1t would not
advise a man who believes in secret
Hobbies and in treaty-breaking and in
hidden subsidies to vote for such a
congress- 1t would not advise man
who expects an immediate millenni-
UNI to vote for such congress. But
If any congress in generation has
earned a vote of confidence at the
polls, it is this sixty-third congress
now in session in Washington.
In expressing this opinion the
World is Influenced by no partisan
prejudices. We should hold the
same opinion if the majority were re-
publicans or progressives or social
lists. 1t is matter of work we'll
done.-New York World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02
The wintersct News says 20, I

The Wintersct News says 20. P.
Myers, who won over Farley Sheldon
the democratic nomination for lieu
tenant governor, is an able man, and
some politician himself He has the
admirable traits of never forgetting
a friend, and saying exactly what he
thinks. You always know where he
stands on any subject. And on top
of all that he is clean politically and
and has no use for any man
who resorts to unfair methods"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

There may be some business un-
certainty but the depression that we
hear of it mostly in the bosoms of
lot OF quarreling republican politi-
clans who do not see exactly how
they arc going to retain the Offices
they lost two years ago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

To the Clinton Herald "it is not
surprising that the Lorimer banks
have gone to the wall Politicians
of the practical variety have to ac-
commodate too many friends to be
very particular about the nature of
security offered on loans"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

In the light of subsequent events
Mr.. Lorimer's hurried exit from the
senate seems to be entirely justified.
Lorimerism takes on still deeper
hue when many of those who stood
by Lorimer find themselves facing
desperate loses through the failure
Of banks that used depositors' money
to promote private enterprises.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

The stock gamblers of Wall street
are marvelously thick-headed lot.
They tried to bluff the president
from putting through free wool and
free sugar-and failed. They were
the Samsons who were going to pull
the temple down upon the currency
bill-and not a pillar tottered. And
now they are yelling panic if the
president insists upon giving BUSH
ness a solid UNDERMINING by Fore
ing through the trust bills but We
understand 81 81 sis.s II, Z
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

Can it be true that the wish it
father to the thought among the
numerous republican newspapers
who arc continually discovering upon
their very best authority that Bryan
is about to resign from the Cabinet?
Really, we suspect it is true; certain
ly nothing more substantial than
fine large wish justifies the publica-
ton of such stuff.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

Iowa just now is the "oasis of the
United States" as a business man
recently from the Pacific coast ex-
pressed it. She has had all the rain
she needs, has the finest prospect
for crops possible, is buying stuff of
all kinds and paying for it. About
all that Iowa lacks is more good
roads and more school consolidation
And they are just around the cor:
ner hurry;ng.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

Colonel Roosevelt, it seems, is 60
ing to smash the Wilson administra-
ton because the word "regret" ap-
pears in the Colombian treaty. Isn't
it too bad that facts have come to
light showing that that particular
word was put in the treaty by former
President Taft, who's already
smashed?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

Pity "our very richest men,
among whom Ambassador Walter
Hines Page says there is hardly one
that could be elected to the hum
blest office!" The poor fellows have
to work for living.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

"How long will it be before bust
ness will be able to rake the mead
ows, sweet with hay?'" inquiries the
Washington Star. The first crop is
about raked now. The second is due
September 1.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

Col. Roosevelt declares that he
has never said that he would make
the race for president in 1916. It is
noticeable, however, that he has new
" said that he would not be an en-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

The Boone News-Republican says
revising the primary law is some
thing like building good roads A lot
of it is done in the newspapers at or
near primary time, but We presume
the subject will be dropped until an
other primary rolls around"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

Not calamity howlers merely cal.
iamity liars!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-07-02

n. F. REED, Chairman
EARL BRONSON, Secretary.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-06

wrist and thighs with knife. Critical
condition. T., 49,.
New York.-His unweIcome atten-
lions repulsed, Victor Reynolds, shot
and killed Mrs. Mabel Garcia. Then
suicided.
San Francisco.-John Borden, mil
ionaire Chicago sportsman, planning
another dash in arctic zone, accord
ing to Harry Scott of this city. VIII
spend at least 100000 on second
trip. ...
Washington. - House interstate
commerce committee has begun con-
sideration of resolution for repeal OF
Panama canal tolls, in response, to
presidents message yesterday.
Erie, Pa.-John Turner, 80. North
Girard. confessed he murdered his
wife 20 years ago and hid her body
in woodshed. Said son perJured
himself to prove alibi for father.
Turner's relatives believe him insane.
Toledo, Olives of hundred per-
SONS ,imperiled and several injured
when B. & o. express train No. IA
derailed at Attica Junction.
New York.-SIight snowfall dashed
hope of street department that rain
would wash away drifts that block
streets. -.
New York.-Profit-s plan to
benefit employees has been inaugu-
rated by Western Union Telegraph
Co... which is offering all of its men
a. limited amount of the company's
stock. -. -.
CIoster, N. J.-""That name smells
to Heaven. We want it changed, your
honor" said w. A. and w. D. Linn
berger. New cards will read Limbert.
New York.-Hair of every color to
match gowns featured New York's
first wig party given by stage folk
at Researchers. g..
Omaha, Neb.-"BIack Tony Ciar-
Ietta, 10, Joliet, Ill, found guilty of
murder of Henry E. Nicell during
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1914-03-06
Berlin.

cause he published article criticizing
crown prince
New York.-That 90 per cent OF
people in Mexico do not want inter-
vention and would present solid front
against American invasion declara-
ton of John Barrett, director gen
eral of Pan-American union.
Boston.-W. r. Snow, Woodstock,
N. j., burned to death in fire in Quin-
cy House. Loss $25, 900.
London.-British government par
ticipation in Panama-Pacific EXPOSE
ton at San Francisco as reciprocal
for Wilson's toll repeal speech urged
by British newspapers.
Havana.-Spanish liner Alfonso
XIII wirelessed that she picked up at
sea crew of American bark Ulewatt.
Grand Junction, COLLABORATING
she is going to die within few days,
although apparently in good health,
Mrs. Clara E. Carter, 81, nurse, is in
hospital awaiting ''the end
Cleveland, O.-Grand jury failed to
find against Moran C. Stanley, Wheel
ing, w. Va, charged with murder of
Robert E. Mercer, Pittsburgh time
keeper.
Jefferson City, Mo.-1o0 conVicts
in clothing shop of James A. Houchin
struck. Said sour hash was served.
ST. Louis, Mo.-Henry Gang, slayer
of Red" Simon, gunman, released
under $4,000 bond on old larceny
charge after jury had refused to in
dict him on murder charge. Simon's
gang has threatened to 'get" Fang.
Galveston, Tex.-Admiral Grad
dock, commander of British cruisers
stationed in Mexican waters, declar-
ed intervention should be last move
in Mexican trouble.
Lacrosse, Wis.-Louis johnson,
Minneapolis, confessed he was assail-
ant of Mrs. c. F. McRae. VIM. Crit
fifth, charged with crime, released.
Harrington, III.-C: L. Brown, ex-
n houo hna.,-
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-06-12
SYNOPSIS.

Chaliis WrandaIl is found murdered n
road house near New York. Mrs. Wran-
dali is summoned from the city and iden-
titles the body. A young woman who &C
SsduentlY disappeared, Is suspected.
Mrs Wsandall starts back for New York
in an auto during q binding snow storm.
On the way she meets young woman in
the road who proves to be the woman
who killed Wrandall. Feeling that the
or the man who though she loved him
deeply. had caused her great sorrow.
Mrs Wrandall determines to shield her
and takes her to her own home. Mrs.
Wrandall hears the story OF Hetty Cas-
fiston's life, except that portion that re-
the tragedy she forbids the girl ever to
tell, She offers Hetty home. friendship
and security from peril on account of the
trage6y. Mrs, Sara Wrandall and Hetty
attend the funeral of Challis Wrandall at
the home Of his parents. Sara Wrandall
absence of year In Europe. Leslie
Wrandall. brother OF Challis, makes him
self useful tO Sara and becomes greatly
interested in Hetty. Sara sees in Les
ne's infatuation possibility for revenge on
the Wrandalls and reparation for the
wrongs she suffered at the hands of
Challis Wrandall by marrying his muir
deress into the family. Leslie, in COM
pany with his friend Brandon Booth, an
artist. visits Cara at her country place.
in love with IIetty. Sara arranges with
Booth to paint q picture Of Hetty. Booth
PAS haunting feeling that he has seen
IHetty before. Looking through a port
lfplio of pictures by an unknown English
artist he finds one of Hetty He speaks
DO picture of Hetty Glynn. an English
aatress. who resembles her very much.
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-06-12
The Hollow
b : Of Her Hand
George Barr MoCutCheOn
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C1oWHNHZ/02 ~ [ECg1EZ dARR H7sCU7IzZOT: COp1Rz

''The Murgatroyds go back to old
Henry, straight as plummet. Cad.
what Vivvy doesn't know about Brit
ish aristocracy isn't worth knowing.
She looked 1t up the time they tried to
convince her she ought to marry the
duke. But she's fond Of Hetty. She
says she's a darling. She's right:
Hetty Is too good for me-"
Sara swished her gown about and
rose gracefully from the chaise-
Tongue. Extending her hand to him
she said. and he was never to forget
the deep thrill in her voice:
well. wish you good luck, Leslie.
Don't take no for an answer"
Lord, if she should say no." he
gasped. confronted by the possibility
of such stupidity on Hetty's part.
"You don't think she will?s
Her answer was a smile of doubt,
the effect Of which was to destroy his
tranquility for hours.
1T Is time for luncheon. I suppose
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-06-12
CHAPTER discontinued.

leslie was coming out on an evening
train. Booth, in commenting on this
again remarked sharp change In Het.
'tyS manner. They had been convers-
ing somewhat bouyantly up to the mo-
ment he mentioned Leslie's impending
visit. In flash her manner changed
A quick but unmistakable frown sue
ceeded her smiles, and for some rea-
son she suddenly relapsed into state
Of reserve that was little short of sui
len. He was puzzled, as he had been
before
The day was hot. Sara volunteered
to take him home in the motor. An
errand in the village was the excuse
she gave for riding over with him.
Heretofore she had sent him over
alone with the chauffeur.
She looked very handsome, very
tempting, as she came down to the
car
by Jove," he said to himself, "she
Is wonderful"
He handed her into the car with the
grace of a courtier, and she smiled
Upon him sereneiy, as princess might
have smiled in the days when knight
hood was in flower
When she sat him down at his little
garden gate, he put the question that
had been seething In his mind all the
way down the shady stretch they had
traversed.
Have you ever seen Hetty Glynn.
the English actress?"
Sara was always prepared She knew
the question would come when least
expected.
"Oh, yes" she replied, with inter
est Have you noticed the resem-
tblance? They are as like as two peas
in pod. Isn't it extraordinary?
He was a bit staggered. Il have
never seen Hetty Glynn," he replied.
"Oh? You have seen photographs
of herr" she inquired casually.
\ What has become of herr" he ask
ed, ignoring her question. rs she still
in the stage?"
Heaven knows" she replied lightly.
miss Castleton and / were speaking
of her last night We were together
the last time l saw her. Who knows?
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-06-12
CHAPTER 4.
Man Proposes.

Man Proposes.
The young men cooled their heels
for an hour before word was brought
down to them that Mrs. Wrandall
begged to be excused for the after
ache. Miss Castleton was with her,
but would be down later on. Mean
while they were to make themselves
at home, and so on and so forth.
Booth took his departure, leaving
Leslie in sole possession Of the porch
He was restless, nervous, excited;
half-afraid to stay there and face Het-
ty with the proposal he was deter
mined to make, and wholly afraid to
forsake the porch and run the risk Of
missing her altogether If she came
down as signifed Several things
disturbed him. One was Hettys de-
plorable failure to hang on his words
as he had fondly expected her to do;
and then there was that very disqui-
citing laugh Of Saras. A hundred
times over he repeated to himself that
sickening question: What the devil
was there to laugh att" and no an
swer suggested itself. He was decid-
eddy cross about 1t.
Another hour passed. His heels
were quite cool by this time, but his
blood was boiling. This was a deuce
of way to treat fellow who had
gone to the trouble to come all the
way out in 81 stuffy train, by Jove, It
was! With considerable asperity he
rang for servant and commanded
him to fetch a time table, and to be
quick about it, as there might be .
train leaving before he could get back
If 1t took him as long to find 1t as
it took other people to remember their
obligations! His sarcasm failed to
impress Murray, who said he thought
dall's room, and he'd get it as soon
as the way was clear, If Mr.. Wrandall
didn't mind waiting.
IF l minded waiting" snapped Les
lie. II wouldn't be here now"
AS the footman was leaving. Sara's
automobile whirled up to the porte,
cochere.
who is going out, Murray" he
called in surprise.
Miss Castleton, SIR For the air.
SIR"
"The deuce you say!" gasped the
harassed Mr.. Wrandall. 1t was
pretty kettle of fish!
Hetty appeared few minutes later.
attired for motoring.
"Oh. there you are," she said, espy-
ing him. II am going for a spin.
Want to come along?"
He swallowed hard. The ends of
his mustache described a pair of alb
solutely horizontal exclamation
points. "If you don't mind being en-
numbered" he remarked sourly.
II don't in the least mind" said she
sweetly.
where are you going" he asked
without much enthusiasm. He wasn't
to be caught appearing eager, not he.
Besides, it wasn't ANYTHING to be flip
pant about.
"Yonder," she said, with liberal
sweep of her arm, taking in the whole
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-06-12

landscape. And be home In time to
dress for dinner" she added, as II to-
relieve his mind.
Good Lord!" he groaned, do vs,
have to eat again?"
I'VE have TO dress for 1t, at least. u
she replied.
I'll co." he exclaimed. and ambiedI
OF to secure a cap and coat.
Sara has planned for a run to-
LeDox tomorrow IL 1t doesn't rain,"l
she informed him on his return.
"Oh." he said, staring. Booth gets
day off on the portrait, then"
Being Sunday" she smiled. I'VE
knock OF on Sundays and bank hoIi-.
days. But, after all. he doesn't really,
get holiday. Hs is to go with US.
poor fellow"
cN9 BE CONTINUED
Northern Wisconsin advertiser. [volume] (Wabeno, Wis.) 1898-1925, 1914-06-12

Wen have to interrupt them. Perhaps
it is just as well. for your sake" she
said tauntingly.
He grinned, but 1t was a sickly eff
fort.
You're the one to spoil anything OF
that Sort" he said, with some as
cerbity.
T?"
Certainly" he said with SO much
meaning In the word that she flushed.
Hetty and Booth came into view at
that instant. The painter was laying
a soft, f1lmy scarf over the girls bare
shoulders as he followed close behind
her.
''Hello!" he cried. catching sight of
Wrandall. "Train late, old chap?
We've been expecting you for the last
hour. How are you"
He came up with a frank, genuine
smile of pleasure on his lips, his hand
extended. Leslie rose to the occasion.
His self-esteem was larger than his
grievance. He shook Booths hand
heartily, almost exuberantly.
Didn't want to disturb you, Bran
dy," he cried, cheerily. Besides. Sara
wouldn't let me-" He then passed on
to Hetty, who had Jagged behind.
Bending low over her hand, he said
something commonplace in a very low
tone, at the same time looking slyly
out of the corner OF his eye to see II
Booth was taking it all in. Finding
that his friend was regarding him rath-
er fixedly, he obeyed a sudden impulse
and raised the girls slim hand to his
lips. AS suddenly he released her fin
gers and Strengthened up with look
of surprise in his eyes; he had dis
tinctly heard the agitated catch In her
throat She was staring at her hand
in a stupefied sort of way, holding it
rigid before her eyes for moment
before thrusting 1t behind her back
as If 1t were q thing to be shielded
from all scrutiny save her own.
~You must not kiss it again, Mr..
Wrandall," she said in a low, intense
voice. Then she passed him by and
hurried up the stairs, without SO much
as glance over her shoulder.
He blinked in establishment. All of
sudden there swept over him the
unique sensation of shyness-most
unique in him. He had never been
ashamed before in all his life. Now
he was curiously conscious Of having
overstepped the bounds, and for the
first time to be shown his place by a
girl This to him, who had no
scruples about boundary lines.
All through luncheon he was vola-
tile and gay. There was a bright spot
in his cheek, however, that betrayed
him to Sara, who already suspected
the temper of his thoughts. He talked
aeroplaning without cessation, direct
ing most of his conversation to Booth.
yet thrilled with pleasure cash time
Hetty laughed at his sallies. He was
beginning to feel like half-baked
schoolboy In her presence, most oe-
| plorable state of affairs he had to
admit.
'Tf you hate the trains SC much,
and your automobile is out OF whack.
why don't you try volplaning down
from the Metropolitan tower?" de-
| manded Booth In response to his lugu-
brious wall against the beastly luck
of having to go about in railway
coaches-with lot of red-eyed, nose
blowing people who hadn't got used
| to their spring underwear yet.
Sinister suggestion, / must say