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The Lamar register., 1914-06-17
by Randall Parrish

Tor the moment! lou nave alFc10y
acknowledged being both homeless and
hungry. What more do l need know
to be Of assistancef The cause Of
such q condition L. no business Of
mine. unless you choose to tell me vol
unfairly"
She continued to gaze at me, her
eyes misty. yet full Of wonderment
Ny language was not that Of the
slums, nor were my manners. To her
l must have seemed as strange q char
acter as she appeared to me We were
both advancing blindly through the
dark.
You are also" she affirmed finally.
as II half regretung the words. You
are just as penniless az l."
why should you say thatT
Because l know" And by now her
eyes were blinded by the tears cling
ing to her lashes. "You-you humil-
lated yourself to serve me- You had
no money. l watched through the
window. and-and / almost ran away.
only my promise held me-"
laughed uneasily. yet sobered A.
most at once, leaning across the table.
all earlier embarrassment vanished.
well. even at that It would not BE-
my nrst experience" ! said swiftly.
Poverty is extremely unpleasant but
not a crime. Do not let that unfortu-
nate condition Of my exchequer spoil
your appetite. my girl. ] can assure
you that Is among the least Of my
troubles. Good luck or bad. I am not
tho aorf IN deaerf \ woman In Dis
tress."
"You are q man Of some educationr
Two years at the university"
"And now?"
smiled grimly. determined to admit
the worst.
Little better than q tramp. I sup
pose. although have held Job lately
driving for lumber yard across the
river" Then I told her Of my former
life and my army career.
A moment she sat in silencs. hsf
eyes lowered to the table.
The Lamar register., 1914-06-17

our order.
had never supposed I lacked au-
dacity. yet l. found 1t strangely diff
cult to again pick up our conversa-
uon. This woman puzzled me-was
becoming an enigma. Her eyes again
glanced up and met mine
ut Is a terrible experience being
penniless and alone" she said with a
shudder. Il can never condemn some
forms Of evil as once did. for now
have felt temptation myself. IL
have even learned to doubt my own
The Lamar register., 1914-06-17
CHAPTER ~.
Her Glory.

Ss0sys
80" HAVE had experience also" she
said. II used to believe this
world was Just a beautiful
playground. I never dreamed
what 1t really means to be hungry and
homeless. to be alone among strangers.
l had read Of such things. but they
never seemed real or possible. But !
know 1t all now: all the utter loneli-
ness Of a great city. Why 1t Is easier
to fall than to stand. and. oh. was 20
desperate tonight. IL actually be-
lieve l had come to the very end Of
the struggle. Whatever happens
whatevssr possibly can happen to me
hereafter-I shall never again be the
same thoughtless creature. never again
become uncharitable to others In mis-
cry. Why were you at that house and
SO afraid Of the poiice?"
well. that is a long story" replied
hesitatingly. II had been talking with
some men inside who had offered me
work and good pay. There was rea-
son why did not wish to be seen
coming out at that hour"
"NOt-not anything criminalT'
mo: I've confessed to being a good
for nothing. but I'm clear Of crime"
She drew a long breath of relief.
II do not quite believe" she said
firmly. "You-yOu do not look like that
laughed in spite of my efforts
II am delighted to have you say So
No more do feel like that now. Yet
30 the record reads. and you must &C.
cept me Just as | am or not at all. I
have nothing else to offer.'
perhaps have no more"
II have asked no explanation OF
you"
True, yet you cannot be devoid Of
curiosity. You meet me after mid
night, wandering alone In the streets;
you see me boldly. shamelessly. inter
fering to prevent the arrest Of a
strange man; you hear me deliberately
falsify again and again. What could
you think ct such a woman
You ask my individual judgment
or that of the woridT'
yours, Of course. know the other
already"
l extended my hand across the table
and placed 1t over her own. swift
flush sprapg to her cheeks, but she
made no effort to draw away. The &C.
ton was so natural.
II have no desire to pry into your
secret l said. Il am content to re-
main grateful. to count this red letter
The Lamar register., 1914-06-17

l met you. I think you have saved
me from myself"
You asked me my name" | broke
in eagerly. Would you mind telling
me who you areY"
"1?" the clear cheeks reddening.
why, l am only a fool"
Then there is, at least. one tie be-
tween us. But If we are to remain
friends ! must know how to address
you"
Her red lips parted doubtfully. her
brow wrinkling
Yes. and We cannot afford to be
conventional. can we? l am Viola Ber-
nard. and must tell my story to some
one can fight fate alone no longer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
WASHINGTON LETTE.:..

Washington, D. c., Jan. 18th
Special Correspondence week
marks the opening of the Iowa demo-
cratic campaign in real earnest. The
nomination of Hon. Henry Vollmer,
at the convention in Iowa City Tues
day for the congressional seat vacat-
ed by the death of Congressman
Pepper was the signal for the inau-
guration of an aggressive campaign
by the state and national committees
to retain the second district in the
democratic column. This week also
has seen crystalization of senti-
ment on the senatorship and cover:
norship, and organization work to
pave the way fora determined cam
paign to bring Iowa completely into
the democratic column by the cleo
ton of senator, governor and state
ticket will be begun under what
democratic leaders believe will be
the most suspicious circumstances.
The setuements.cf thes;IoNa feder-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
LOW PRICES FOR CLOTHING.

The new tariff has caused a sharp
reduction in the wholesale price of
wooden goods for the fall trade of
1914. American-made Worsteds,
serges, cheviots and the like are
quoted from 20 to 81 cents cheaper
per yard than the prices of year
ago. This is declared to be lin an
ticipation' of competition from
abroad. When that competition be-
comes fact, further reduction will
be in order.
The question most discussed in
trade circles is whether the ultimate
consumer will get the benefit of low
er prices. The general opinion seems
to be that he will not. The Journal
has not the slightest doubt that he
will. .
Naturally, jobbers and dealers OF
all sorts will do their best to take up
the slack caused by lower wholesale
prices. They may succeed for a time
though this is rather unlikely. But
sooner or later, the difference is
bound to be felt all along the line,
and the ultimate consumer will reap
his due reward.
This is likely to show first in bet
ter clothing for the same price, rath-
er than the same clothing for low
er price, but it will be felt in every
way before long. The only way to
make consumers pay the old extor-
tionate rates would be vast cloth
ing trust-and the season promises
to be unhealthy for trusts.-Chicago
Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
THE PRESIDENTS RETURN.

President Wilson is back on the
job" to day-or rather, he is back in
Washington. He never has been of
the job a minute since the fourth OF
last March. He brings back with
him health and strength gathered
from the sbreezes of the gulf, and he
has buried the legion of devils which
operate under the corporate title OF
grippe" somewhere in the sand
dunes that fringe the coast OF the
American Mediterranean.
No one save the president and his
Official family knows just what pro
posals he will have to lay before
congress concerning trust legislation.
the Mexican muddle and other at
fairs. 1t is pretty safe predic-
ton, however, that congress = will
hearken with an attentive ear to any
suggestions the president may make;
not because it comes from the White
House, but because experience has
proved that Wilson policies have a
way of being sound, sensible and
workable.
Much has been written about
President Wilson's 'ascendancy' over
congress. In sober truth, it is little
more than the leadership which an
absolutely fearless man is sure, to
gain when he thinks faster and
straighter than anyone else around
Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
DIR REYNOLDS FOR STATE
CHAIRMAN.

NOW that it has practically been
settled that N. F. Reed will be ap-
pointed United States Marshal for
the Southern District of Iowa, it will
necessitate Mr.. Reeds resignation
as chairman of the democratic state
central committee, and the friends of
DR.. ]. w. Reynolds of Creston, the
present member OF the state commit
tee from the Eighth district are urg-
ing his appointment as chairman.
No better selection could be made
than DR.. Reynolds. He is an active
democrat who has proven his ster-
ling worth while serving as mem
Der of the state committee. He is
an organizer of unusal ability, and
his personality goes long ways to-
wards making friends. He is a man
who is in politics through love for
his party and its principles and not
for pecuniary gain. n fact, DR.. Rey.
nolds is just the kind of a man who
can take charge of the state cam
paign this year and lead the demo-
cratic state ticket to success if any
man in the state can do it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
CAPITOL EXTENSION TO BE AN
ISSUE,

Notwithstanding the fact that re-
publican politicians are. busy at
work trying to prevent the capitol
extension grab from becoming an is
sue in the state campaign this year,
the question will not down and it has
become a state wide issue by reason
of Gov. Clarke going over the state
and making speeches in it's defense
at this early date The people of the
state are aroused as they have never
been aroused before, and they are
going to see that every legislative
candidate this year makes a clear
statement of just where he stands
on this issue. We don't believe there
a man in Iowa who can be elected
to the legislature who will come out
and say that he favors the capitol
extension grab. And we are proud
that Decatur county's representative,
M. F.. Thompson, has a clean record
on the question, as he was one Of
the members of the last legislature
who voted against this infamous
measure Unless we are badly mis-
taken the next legislature is going to
repeal the act of the last legislature
and put stop to any further expen-
diture of the money of the people
for the purpose of presenting Des
Moines was magnificent park. Mr..
Thompson will be renominated by
the democratic party without oppo-
sition and he will be reelected by
the voters of Decatur county at the
November election. The people know
where he stands and know that he
can be depended upon in this as we'll
as all other matters concerning their
interests.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
POLITICAL CALENDAR, 1914.
Coming Events in the Iowa Political
Field This Year.

Feb. 1O-Election for congressman
in the Second district.
March School elections.
March 3O-Municipal elections in all
towns and cities.
April 6-Ofticers take positions.
April 22-Last day for filing of NOM
nation papers of candidates for
senator's, state, congressional and
legislative offices with secretary OF
state.
May 2-Last day for candidates for
county offices to file papers with
the county auditors.
May 16-Candidates for Office in dis
tricts smaller than counties to file;
also for party committeeman to
file with auditors.
May 1S-Auditors must publish pro-
clamation of primary election two
weeks before primary.
May 22-Last day for voters to file
notice of party utilization with
county auditor.
June Primary election-polls
open in cities 7 to 8, in other pre-
cints 8 a. IN. to p. m.
June 17-District conventions must
be called on or before this date.
June 27-All county conventions.
July 1 not later than July 29-All
state conventions, all parties.
July 2, not later than July 30-All
district conventions.
Oct. 3-Governor issues election pro-
clamation; last day to file with
secretary of state, state, congress
sional, legislative, judicial nomina-
tons by conventions or petitions.
Oct 14-Certificates of nomination
of candidates for county office
must be filed with auditor on or
before this date.
Oct 26-Names of candidates filed
cannot be withdrawn after this
date.
Nov. 3-Tuesday, general election.
Nov 5-Poll books must be return
ed to county auditor.
Nov. County board of supervisors
canvass election returns.
Jan. 4-Official term Of officers elect
ed begins.
Jan. 11-Legislature convenes.
Jan. 14-Governor's inauguration
day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
NEW YORK CHEERS UP.

Prophets of panic and hard times
have an advantage over seers who
specialize in other lines because their
predictions are likely to be causes OF
the thing they predict. Viewing the
future with alarm has been a favor
tie diversion for the last six or eight
months. Most of this talk has come
from the east and New York has
been the headquarters for business
pessimism
There is reason to think that New
York is changing its mind. For a
long while the stock market in New
York was dull and prices showed a
tendency to sag. Nobody can blame
the New York broker for feeling a
little downcast when his commissions
are too small to pay Office rent, and
since lie has not been very busy he
has had a great deal of time in which
to brood over his troubles and share
his misery with his fellow-sufferers.
This had a tendency to tinge the
whole city with blue and to give cur
rent discussion OF business conditions
a gloomy tone. H..
But recently the market has been
growing active. The volume of bust
ness is larger and prices are proving
attractive to investors. That means
money for the gentlemen who have
been worrying themselves into be-
lief that business tragedy was i'm
pending. There is little rose in the
azure of the New Workers. OUTLOOK
and he must be about ready to quit
inviting panic by predicting it
New York World. a-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
CHEAPER SUGAR.

Sugar. both cane and beet, is cheap
er than it has been for fifteen years.
A local dealer explains the drop in
price by two facts: First. to the
large crop of cane and beets in Cuba,
Europe and the United States; sec
ond, to the tariff reduction that is
to become effective March LIST.
Whether the large production
would have had any substantial ef-
feet on the price were it not for the
prospective tariff reduction may be
doubted. Of course, it should have,
but the fact remains, Just the same,
that for a good many years the law
ofssupply and demand, SO far as the
ultimate consumer is concerned, has
been dead letter. The story Of
coffee comes readily in mind. Owing
to Is vancouver, called "valorization,"
the bigger the coffee production the
higher the price. 'Valorization is
s Understanding and seemingly re-
spectacle name, butIits Anglo-Saxon
Equivalent is -"hold up AS long as
talecoffee trusts valorization plant
was in good working order the law OF
supply and demand was fable
~ The drop in the price of sugar is
a practical testimonial to the new or
der of things at Washington. The
democratic party does not expect by
statute to regulate the sunshine and
the rain, but it does expect to put
an end to the manipulation which
boosted prices whether the crops
were scarce or bountiful. And the
manipulators are aware of that fact,
as il being eloquentiy testified to in
sundry and sweet ways Louis
Republics E s Asssst ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

"Whom the gods would destroy
they first make mad" would apply
with startling fitness to the capitol
extension grab at Des Moines and it's
chief political sponsor, Gov. Clarke.
In his obsession on this subject, the
governor appears to entertain an
honest belief that the people of the
state are just dying to buy a park
for Des Moines and that his appear
ance on the stump next fall as the
grabs chief apologist will make him
the hero of the hour. The governor
and the Des Moines papers are los
ing no opportunity to put in good
word for the grab and to belittle the
candidacy of Mr.. Rowley, the keo-
sauqua editor, in the June primary.
They are wasting time on Mr.. Row
ley; probably he will not be nominal
ed for governor, not being IN the
way of it-but Gov. Clarke is dead
duck. In a month or two the repub-
lican party leaders will begin to
wake up to the impossibility of Gov.
Clarke. as an apologist for the grab,
opposing candidate who is out
spoken against it. And when that
time comes Mr.. Rowley will be for
gotten in the scramble that will en-
sue to find some republican of guber-
material size who will not be handi-
capped by having the capitol extern
sion tied to his leg. Just imagine
Gov. Clarke and some big Iowa
democrat going up and down the
state next fall and discussing the
capitol grab--the governor for, the
democrat against it-and then ask
yourself if it is probable the smart
republican leaders are going to per-
nit anything of the kind. Gov.
Clarke is in a bad boz-and Mr..
Rowley is not the lid of the box, by
any means. A lot of Des Moines
politicians are going to change front
on this capitol grab pretty soon or
drag the republican ticket down to
defeat next faH.-Knoxville Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
"At this distance the year of 1914

"At this distance the year of 1914
looks promising for business pros
perity," says the Manson Democrat.
ut will be healthy prosperity, too,
and one in which individual effort
will count for much. 1t will not be
the forced and false prosperity of
the good old republican days. The
people already have one foot in the
stirrup and one leg over the horse
and before another year has passed
they will be firmly settled in the
saddle and riding easily on their
rights"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

If the legislature was in session
now and the capitol extension. bill
was to come up, how many votes
would it get? If the bill had been
properly before the people last win
ter, it never would have been pass
ed. The people did not know such
bill was pending, and few of the
members of the legislature realized
that it covered over forty acres of
land and involved a state debt of
two million dollars. The bill was
rushed from the house to it's final
resting place in the Office of secre-
tary of state in so short a time that
two members who sought to file a
motion to reconsider were too late,
although their motion was made
within the time prescribed by the
rules.-Iowa City Republican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

The engineers of the state high
way commission drew plans this sea-
son for over 100000 Of bridges
in Iowa requiring special plans. Be-
sides this work their standard plans
were used in an immense amount of
other bridge work. They probably
saved in cost of bridge building more
than the entire expense of the COM
mission besides assuring the coun-
ties bridges that are right
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22
For Frost Bites ana Chapped Skin

For frost bitten ears, fingers and
toes; chapped hands and lips, chill
blains and cold sores, red and rough
skins, there is nothing to equal Buck
lens Arnica Salve Stops the pain
at once and heals quickly. In every
home there should be box handy at
all times. Best remedy for all skin
diseases, itching eczema, letter, piles.
|.etc. sc. All druggists or by mail.
hi 81 Bucklep & Co. Philadelphia or
ST. Louis.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

A law made year ago is just be-
ginning to attract attention among
pensioners. 1t prohibits the delivery
of letter containing a pension
voucher to any person except the
one addressed, Or on written order.
It also prohibits the forwarding of
such a letter to another address.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

''lf there is any one thing that
will arouse our interest in the cause
of woman suffrage it is to see poor
tired-looking little woman carrying
a fat jowled infant and suit case
while her hulking husband strides
along at her side with empty hands, "
says the Burlington Gazette. Its a
safe guess that this is the kind of
a man who terms his wife the wo-
man ~..-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

The Washington Democrat OBJ
serves that the Wilson family is
making itself as ineonspicuous as
possible. The only member of the
family you hear about is the presi-
dent The Democrat continues.
THE rest of the family go about
their business in sane, sensible,
tasteful way and annoy no one. 1t
is a splendid example to set before
the American people,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

A census of buffaloes shows the
the number in North america is now
3,453, an increase OF SAG over last
year. The increase is encouraging
in view of the belated beginning of
efforts to prevent their total extinc-
ton. ~.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

The man without credit vii! find
it just as difficult to get money under
the new as under the old law" says
the Webster City F1eeman-Tribrne.
THE best way for Kim to do is TO
improve his credit. All that is nee
essary in that direction is TO GO as
he agrees
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

IF you desire the friendship of
your mail carrier don't praise the
parcel post in his presence" advises
the Algona Upper Des Moines Re-
publican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

1t is understood, even in the high
est places now, that President VIII
son means precisely what the demo-
cratic platform says.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-22

"A democratic congress is again in
session and the trusts are again
squrming-as well they may. They
have had their day and now the COM
mon people have come into their
own. ~ Ids o. sssfss@.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-17

new taxes would not have been need
ed, at least for some time to come.
Think of the millions on sugar which
we threw away. Think of the wool
duties we might now enjoy In fact,
the situation is desperate for our
Democratic theorists, since in the face
of a defensive political campaign they
were compelled to levy the most un-
popular taxes W laid in times of
peace.
Every man who pays a war a this
fall viii know that it might have been
unnecessary. But for the depression
of American industry by the Under
wood tariff this country would face
the future with complaeeney.- Phila-
delphia Inquirer.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-17
TRY THIS FOR YOUR COUGH

Thousands of people Keep coughing
because unable to get the right rem
edy. Coughs are caused by lnflam-
nation of Throat and Bronchial
Tubes. What you need is to soothe
this inflammation. Take DR.. King
New Discovery, it penetrates the del
icate mucous lining, raises the
Phlegm and quickly relieves the con
gested membranes. Get a soc bottle
from your druggist. CDR. King s
New Discovery quickly and com
pletely stopped my cough writes J..
4 Watts, F1oydale, Texas. Money
back if not satisfied, but it nearly al
ways helps.
The silver state. [volume] (Winnemucca, Nev.) 1909-1925, 1914-11-17
NOT THE ONLY ONE
There Are Other Winnemucca People
Similarly Situated.

Can there be any stronger proof of
fered than the evidence of Winnemue-
ca residentsf After you have read
the following, quietly answer the
question.
Mrs. w. Knight, Winnemucca, says:
81 had an attack of kidney trouble
which got so bad that / was in mis-
cry. Ny kidneys gave me no end of
annoyance. Ny back panied me a lot
and l had spells of dizziness and
black spots often appeared before my
eyes. / had been reading a recommen-
dation for Doan's Kidney Pills in the
papers, given by a friend, and ] de-
cided to try them myself. After using
Doan's Kidney Pills, / felt SO much
better that / haven't needed any more
kidney medicine. Two boxes of
Doan's Kidney Pills cured me. / am
only too glad to speak a good word
for them when / have an opportun-
ity."
Price soc, at all druggists. Don't
simply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Deans Kidney Pills-the same as
Mrs. Knight had Fester-Milbur
Co., Props, Buffalo, N. Y.