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Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17
CHILDREN'S HOUR
Saturday at the Republic---The PrO-

Children's Hour from 1890 to noon
Saturday at the Republic Theatre will
offer entertainment to the little ones
again. Aladdin and his Wonderful
Lamp" will be the feature picture,
and good comedy will also be
offered. See advertiseent
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17
Hospital Board Meeting.

The regular mid-month meeting of
the Boal of Managers Of the Emer-
gency Hospital will be held tomorrow.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17
Attractive House Boat
Anchored in Spa Creek.

While a number of residents of An
napolis have seen the well-fitte out
and attractive house boat which has
been anchored in Spa creek near the
foot of Conduit street for some weeks
past few of them have realized that
this craft was at one time prominent
in the daily news reports of the Balti.
more papers. The crat is owned by
Meredith Reese Of Baltimore and is
the vessel on which Miss Alice Win
ters of Baltimore had been visiting
the night before she was drowned in
the waters of Curtis Creek, near
Jack" Floods place in the Fifth
Distric year or more ago.
The drowning of Miss Winters, the
subsequent finding of her body and the
mystery surrounding just how and
where she came to her death created
an unusual sensation.
--Cf--
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

Edward Connolly. the great cbarac-
ter actor. in "Marse Covington"-Co-
lonial, Thursday. sdv.2tnl7
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

Special attraction at the Colonial to
nigh-Ford Animated Weekly.
adv.1tn
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

Don't miss 1.-THE Blindness Of v
tue Colonial. Wednesday. adv. .2tnl6
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

Colonial, Wednesday-Edna Mayo
and Bryant Washburn, in THE Blind
ness Of Virtue" adv 2tn16
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

A powerful photodrama with Louise
Huff and Edward Connolly Colonial,
Thursday. adv. 2tnl7
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17
FOR SALE

Two desirable DWELLINGS IN
Murray Hiil; also DWELLING on
Charles street.
CHARLES r. LEE.
Real Estate and Insurance.
Telephone 6O3-M n15-iw.
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

Louise Huff the vivacious screen
star in "Msrse Covington'' Colonial,
Thursday adv 2tnl7
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

Ford Animated Weekly Coionlsi.
tonight. Don't miss e. adv. ItrlT
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

Edna Mayo and Bryant Washburn in
great six-part Colonial.
Wednesday. adv.2tnl6
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

"The Blindness of Virtue" pow.
erful six. part Colonial, Wed
nesday. adv. 2tnl6
Evening capital and Maryland gazette. (Annapolis, Md.) 1910-1922, 1915-11-17

is like a letter from home.
See that Il follows you where
ever you go. 80 cts. a month
by mail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Corydon Postof1ice Fight On.

The fight for the Corydon post
Office is on in earnest notwithstand-
ing the fact that c.. F. LeCompte, the
present incumbent; has about seven
months yet to serve before his COM
mission expires, and there is no dis
position apparently to seek his re-
movable fore his time is up, for which
he feels very grateful indeed to the
democrats Of this locality.
The contest is mainly between DR..
j. N. Mccoy and ]. j. Stirling, editor
of the Wayne County Democrat, who
threw his hat into the ring week
ago.
DR.. McCoy's friends will base his
claim to the Office upon his long and
faithful service for the party with
out any reward, his prominence in
public affairs, and the public spirit
ed service he has rendered in the
town and county without compensa-
ton or reward. He has never before
sought a political Office although he
has furnished energy and impetus
for every campaign in years and
years.
Mr.. Stirling is publisher Of the
Wayne County Democrat, the lead
ing democrat paper of Wayne county
and upon his record as editor OF this
Journal he will seek the Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
LIMIT OF PARCEL
POST PACKAGE.
Postmaster General Makes Ruling
That Permits Shipment OF
Berry Crates.

Washington, D. c., July 13.-
Postmaster General Burleson today
ordered that the size limit of pack
ages for parcel post shipment be in
creased to combined length and
girth of eighty-four inches, which
will permit the mailing of standard
sized fruit and berry crates. The
old limit was seventy-two inches
length and girth, and there has been
widespread demand for it's in
crease.
The postmaster general also au-
thorized the establishment of a re-
ceipt system for parcel post pack
ages similar to that employed by ex-
press companies.
''The new regulation says de-
partment statement, provides that
on payment of cent, the postmaster
at the mailing Office may give the
sender of an ordinary parcel of
fourth class mail a receipt therefor.
A postage stamp to cover the charge
for the receipt will be affixed to the
parcel, and the name and the address
of the addressee shall be written in
the receipt by the sender"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Hollands Water Line.

The famous water line" of Holland
Is really the final line Of defense which
Holland would make use Of should
she be invaded. ..-...
The "water line" Is a line about
seventy miles long by seven to eight
miles wide. It Is flooded by means
of special sluices and dykes SO con-
structed that the whole of the line can
be covered to depth of foot and a
half In two days.
In the ordinary way this water Is
drawn from the Rhine. In case Of
great emergency, however, the sluices
will also let free the waters Of the
Znyder Zee. These waters, however,
would only be let loose In the last
extremity because. being salt. they
would do an immense amount Of dam
age to the land over which they flowed
damage which would take years to
repair.-London Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Davis City.

Mrs. N. G. Griffith was shopping in
Des Moines Friday.
Mrs. Alice Marble was q Leon cal.
Ter Friday.
E. w. Teale and Roscoe Hagan
were business callers in Des MOines
last Friday.
Miss Katherine Burrell resumed
her duties as telephone operator
after a months vacation.
The wedding of Miss Alta Severe
home Of the brides parents, Mr.. and
Mrs. w. L. Sever, Wednesday morn
ing in the presence of about fifty
relatives and friends. Following the
congratulations dainty three course
luncheon was served. Mr.. and Mrs.
Schmidt left on the afternoon train
for q short visit with his relatives
and returned Monday to resume his
work at Parkersburg where he is
installing system of water works.
Curtis Burrell and Miss Gertrude
Marshall returned from Hatfield
where they have been attending the
Apostolic, meeting at that place.
Mrs. DR.. j. w. WALES returned
from an extended visit with friends
and relatives in Kansas and St. Joe.
Mrs Glen Frazier is visiting home
folks in Lamont this week.
Mrs. Art Scott, OF Leon, is visiting
her mother, Mrs. Ida Adkins, of this
city. 81 a.
Mrs. Francis Robinson is visiting
Sin Garden Grove this week.
Mrs. Dell Simpson, of Leon, 10
visiting In this city over Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Mrs. II. A. Waddell.

Almira Hull was born at Chilli
cothe, Iowa, January l, 1859, and
passed away at the home of her
daughter, Mrs. Clyde Marvin, in
Leon, Iowa, Sunday, July II, 1915,
age Sc years, months and 10 days.
She resided at Chillicothe, the
place of her birth, for twenty years
and then became resident of Kirk
vile where she remained for Is
years. She then returned to Chilli
about eleven years Seven years
home with her daughter, Mrs. AIDA
Marvin, and husband.
She was married at Chillicothe,
Iowa, February Is, 1879, to R. A..
Waddell, who passed away twenty
six years ago last March. Four chill
dren were born to this union, three
boys and one girl, George Waddell,
of Imperial, California, DR.. ]. c..
Waddell, of Payton, Iowa, l.. H.
Waddelll, of Alliance, Nebraska, and
Mrs. AIDA Marvin, of Leon, Iowa.
All of whom were here to attend the
funeral with the exception Of
George, who was unable to be pres
ent. She leaves four grandchildren
and four sisters. The sisters are
Mrs. Josephine Butin, of Fredonia,
Kansas; Mrs. Flora Parks, of the
same place; Mrs. L. A. Blackman,
of near Blockley, Iowa, and Mrs.
Jennie Garriott, of Battle Creek,
Michigan.
Mrs. Waddell has been suffering
from cancer for some years and
while her death: was not unexpected
it comes as a great shock to her
relatives and many friends. She was
true friend to all ever ready to ex-
tend q helping hand to those in
need. Mrs. Waddell was loved by
all who knew her and her presence
will be sorely missed.
The remains were taken to Chilli
tothe Tuesday morning, July 18th,
where the funeral services were held
that afternoon. from the Methodist
Episcopal church and interment
made in the Chillicothe cemetery.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Dresses
Notice to Bidders.

Sealed proposals will be received
by the Auditor of Decatur County,
Iowa, at his Office in Leon, until l: Is
o'clock p. NJ, Friday, July %, 1915,
for following bridge lumber. Bids
will be publicly opened and read be-
fore the Board of Supervisors at the
time stated above.
1000 pieces of inchcsx12 inches
IA feet.
600 pieces of 8 inchesx12 inches
coo pieces of 8 inchesx12 inches
16 feet.
All of above lumber to be No 1
Douglas Fir, rough, and price bid
to be F. 0. B., Leon, Iowa, for de-
livery not later than the 18th day of
September.
Each bid must be accompanied by
a certified check made payable to the
Auditor of Decatur County, Iowa.
for an amount equal to per cent of
the amount bid, which check will be
returned to the successful bidder up
on the execution of contract, and
to the other bidders at the time of
award.
The bidder to whom the contract
is awarded must be prepared to en-
ter into contract and to furnish a
satisfactory bond to the amount of
SO per cent of the amount of the con-
tract within 10 days of the notice
of award.
Payment will be made in county
warrants drawing 5 per cent inter-
est.
The Board Of Supervisors reserves
the right to reject any or all bids.
48-2t WALTER OSBORN,
Auditor OF Decatur County. Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
The Beautiful Cypress.

OF all the trees in America the cy-
press Is in summer the most beautiful.
Ever fresh and green. its tiny leaflets
resemble the choicest ferns. Young. it
is u thing OF charm; older, it Is inspir-
ing and interesting; mature. it becomes
majestic. towering. with a long,
straiSht, thick trunk, which make -
best Of durable lumber.
1t is tree Of rapid growth. It is
hardy anywhere in the corn belt. and
southwark it has no insect enemies or
diseases. A man could plant a cypress
tree in his lawn. enjoy its wonderful
presence during his life, and his son
might cut 1t and with the proceeds
send the grandson to college for year.
What other tree will afford shade. add
beauty ind make fine lumber at the
same time?
Cypress trees transplant easily.
though they should be mulched the
first year and looked after occasionally.
Once established, they are able to for
age for themselves, Cypress leaves
have been found unchanged in blocks
Of coal deep down in the EARTH Breed
ers Gazette. e
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Giant Cement Fraud Unearthed by
State Engineer.

John II. Ames, engineer for the
state highway commission, created
quite sensation in highway engin-
eering circles of this state when he
showed that Iowa was being victim
itized in a gigantic concrete bridge
steal which may run into the mil
lions.
He says that investigation OF
\ of county bridges throughout the
entire state will be made by the
state highway commission because OF
disclosures made in the condemna-
tion of thirty bridges in eight coun-
ties in the last two weeks.
Engineer Ames made known his
findings to different counties super
visors when he conferred with them
on bridge conditions and on the
"scare" of damage suits started by
companies who claim bridge. patents
have been violated. He has samples
Of concrete taken from several
bridges, and told the supervisors
that the construction is not only
faulty but that there is every indica-
ton of fraud.
Following is the list of bridges
condemned SO far:
Clayton county, s.
Cedar county, Z.
Humboldt county, 3.
Union county, 3.
Clay county, 3.
Hamilton county, 3.
Carroll county, 2.
Vs. KOssuth county, l.
Engineer Ames declares more
bridges in these counties are yet to
be inspected He said that state
wide investigation will follow.
The cost of the bridges already
condemned is estimated at from
100000 to $4,000. Mr.. Ames de-
cIared that several companies who
built the condemned bridges will be
wrecked financially the condemna-
ton.
Engineer Ames showed sample
of the concrete taken from a bridge
in Clayton county that crumbled
like dirt. He had another sample
Chat had practically mo cement In 1t.
1t was nothing more than sand with
just enough cement to hold 1t In
shape.
7fs "a third sample had the appear
snce OF soapstone. It was exceed
ingly light and soft.
a fourth sample is the basis Of
the charges Of fraud in the bridge
construction. 1t was taken from
the foorrofa bridge completed year
6go. From all appearances the con-
crete floor appeared to be of the
best ns1uction. A very good
Grade lof concrete, richer than usual,
was fohndTon the surface. Engineer
Ames declared that when he brought
HIS pick down on the surface the
point sunk into the supposed con-
crete almost to the head. Investiga-
ton showed about one-quarter to
hfse-etg1y f an sineh of.TicA<Srn.
crete covered the body Of the bridge
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Waists

like veneer. The inside concrete was
merely a mixture of sand and a lit
tie concrete to hold it together, this
being practically the part that raises
to the top in the forms as the mixture
is run in and in places was as much
as eight inches thick. The mixture
crumbled under pressure of the
thumb. Some Of the bridges were
put in during the free ling weather.
1T consists of substance which
would not have passed for plaster for
dwelling, with veneer of con-
crete. The engineers believe they
have only touched the surface of the
steal.
If their theories prove correct, Tie
counties so swindled may recover,
in which case, he seid. il will simply
mean ruin and bankruptcy for a
large number of concrets bridge
builders in the state
Frank G. Mallette, Decatur coun-
tvs engineer, state that he saw all
the mixtures that went into the max
ing of all the cement bridges under
contract in this county and that he
feels most certain all the bridges OF
this county are in the best of condi-
ton, and also goes further to say
that no bridges in this county are
covered with veneer coating The
veneer coating, as some think, does
not make the bridge or culvert water
proof in any way, nor does it give
the bridge an artistic finish.
We feel most assured Decatur
county should have no fear that her
bridges or .culverts will come under
any of these condemnations, and that
she is riding pretty well toward the
top.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Enoiand,s Army Rifle.

Quite number Of people believe
that cartridges are served out to the
soldiers separated from one another.
Cartridges are, however. usually given
out fastened together In clips Of five.
The modern rife used by the British
army Is known as n magazine rifle
and holds two clips or ten cartridges in
the magazine itself as well as an ex-
ira cartridge above the magazine, elev-
en- rounds In all.
When the cartridge clip is forced into
the magazine the fastening is removed,
so that each cartridge when it reaches
the magazine Is separate from the 9th
erS
The magazine of the army rife is
nothing more than detachable box
containing q spring. This spring
forces up one cartridge at time into
its position ready for firing. AS rule
the ten cartridges in the magazine are
only used in great emergency. as when
the order for rapid firing Is given to
stop an enemy's charge. In the orli.
nary way the magazine, with Its ten
cartridges, is shut of from the rest of
the rifle by means Of metal slide call.
ed the "cut off."-London Standard.
Spoiled the Scoop.
The newspaper special, although al
ways the cutest Of the cute, Is some.
times scored or by colleague. Fol
instance Sir w. III. Russell represented
the London Times at O'Connelrs trial
in Dublin.
In those days the telegraph was un'
known, and as his paper wanted to go
, enc better than the Morning Herald,
its great rival. Russell hurried back to
London by special boat and train i'm
! mediately the verdict was pronounced.
AS he got out of the cab in Printing
House square a man in shirt sleeves.
apparently printer from the Times,
came up and exclaimed: 80 glad to
see you safe over, sir. So they have
found him guilty?" eyes. guilty, my
friend" replied Russell
The Morning Herald came out with
the news of the bare fact as we'll as
the Times. The shirtsleeved man was
smart representative Of the rival pa
per.-London Taller.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
W0MEN's SOC UNIONS 38c

bust and are the equal of any SOC garment in
the market. The styles are sleeveless, cuff
knee; sleeveless, lace knee, long sleeve and
ankle length, suit ......-..... ....-........ 38c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
CHINA SILK $50

This is beautiful material to make cool
summer wash waists Of. The silk is very
soft and fine and full q inches wide. The
colors are, pink, sky blue, maise, tan, brown,
hello, black and white. Special per yard 38c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15

When we see stranger IN town
carrying q county map, we know he
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
s1.oo SILKS FOR 73c

These Silks are 26 to ~
inches wide and are real
$1.00 Silks. About y of
them are Messaline and -
Taffetta. Some are slightly
mussed and some are short
lengths but all are perfect
and desirable goods. See
them and note their quality.
Colors are pink, green, reese
da, brown, navy, sky blue,
maize, tan, hello, Copenha-
gen, black and white. Sale
prioo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
CH1LD,s UNION SUITS 18c

Here is a line of underwear that is actually
better than $3.50 Of the Is cent garments Tie
sizes run from 4 to 16 years They are light
fine gauze, sleeveless, drop seat, all sizes,
Suit ..s.- 800. .16c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
J. W. HURST s COMPANY
RED SEAL .GINGHAM SC

~ASAAA
1900 yards 80 to 80 diff
ferent colors and designs in
genuine book fold Red Seal
Dress Ginghams at the low
est price we have ever
known. They are all clean
perfect goods and as good
patterns as we have shown.
This exceedingly low price
is good only for the three
days, SO don't delay; get all
you need for months to
come. Special Sale
Price
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15

Correction does much, but encourage
ment does more.-t3oethe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Merit Jewelry One-Third Off
Sc

years ago, installed this ''Lle Paris Jewelry Shop
from first has been place buy medium
priced high grade Jewery By special just fast
the Factory them right the Jewery
always filled with the desirable The original price
marks left and during this sale you deduct Is from
sells so piece for $780,
the reduction very sharp.
The collection consists Of mainly Layeler Bar stick
Breaches, Shirt Beads Cuff buttons
locke ETC. Etc
variety select from and the showing
Sterling Silver Gold filled and enamel is most complete.
Friday Saturday Monday, 1913 piece
collection piece warranted to give absolute
satisfaction 49,. tts.,
every Dollar you ,33c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
leeond Of the Poppy.

The poppy. SO the ancient story goes,
was created to allay her grief by Ceres
while searching for her beloved daugh.
ter Proserpina.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15

It used to be a disgrace to- worl
and now it is Disgrace to loaf. +
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
Snaps in Rugs

people who have homes carpet who perfer buy Rugs
the fall this splendid opportunity real
that these carefully and make
any others you know Of All display the north
second floor
Light weight Tapestry Brussels Rugs 9x2 feet medium dark all
and medallion patterns, Special SS! 90
Brussels 9x12 feet fora Oriental medal
lion designs Underprced at SO. -
Smiths Colonial Velvet 912 Rugs in the newest designs and
coloring Your choice, only IS
Smiths heavy Administer Rugs 9x2 Not Saxonys) fine line OF
PATTERNS Sale price $1j.45
Smiths Saxony Administer 92 Rugs carefully selected patterns
tie low price Of .25
Light weight Administer 9x12 Rugs good designs and all perfect
your pick for each rs
ksanan mmehm ayn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-07-15
WEEK END SPECIALS

Following unusual values to induce
methods making Friday Saturday and Monday days Of
unusual bargains.
both pleasant
feel that always welcome
@
purchase here and afterwards regret it, return in
back We consider this merely good
buin w. COMPANY
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-29
Copyright. 1913, by Dodd. Mead {, Companv
BY j. Hartley Manners

rlous things in the little mauve room,
she determined to see the rest Of the
house. First she changed to another
dress.
At the top of the stairs she met the
maid Bennett.
Mrs. Chichester left word that you
We're not to leave your room without
permission. | was just going to tell
YOU" said Bennett.
All Pegs independent Irish blood
tlared up. What would she be doing
hut up i'll a little white and gold
room all day? She answered the maid
e%Xcitedly:
Tell Mrs. CHESTER I am not goin' to
do anything of the kind. AS long as ]
stay in this house I'll see every bit of
it" and she swept past the maid down
the stairs into the same room for the
third time.
You'll only get me into trouble
cried the maid.
mo. I won't. l wouldn't get YOU
into trouble for the wurrld. I'll GET
"ii tic liouDle an III get it now
Peg ran across, opened the door con
Meeting with the hall and called out:
Aunt. Cousins. Aunt. Come here;
want to tell We about meself.."
"They'yc all gone out" said the maid
quickly.
Then what are ye maxim such a
fuss about? You so out too
She watched the disappointed Ben
nett leave the room and then began q
tour of inspection. She had never seen
so many strange things outside of a
museum.
Fierce men in armor glared ut her
out of massive frames; old gentlemen
in powdered Wigs smiled pleasantly at
her; naughty ladies in breath bereav-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1915-04-29
PROLOGUE.

A ron1f7ing, madcap, bewitch-
ing Irish girl, as Irish as St. Pot-
rick's day in the mornine, is
turned over to the care of aris-
tocratic English relatives. Thew
are stiff and artificial, and she
is as sweet and natural as n
healthy country girl can BE-.
They dislike her, but Peg holds
her own with jaunty pride and in
the end, by her generosity and
big heartedness, wins them oyer.
ana, whaf is more, pins her for
tune, and, what is still more, min 8
a very gallant lover. This, in
BRIEF is the story of a pzov
which by its originality, sweet
ness and charm has been one of
the most phenomenal successes
View York has seen in a lone
time. The author of the pzoy
has turned it into a nopel, so
sympatheticazly, so brilliantly,
that Peg as a heroine of fiction
rs as zopabze as she was on the
stage.