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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
The B0otlegger.

with the new year, the press of the
state is engaging in a general discus
sion of the question, what shall we
do with the bootlegger?" Muscatine
and other cities of the state which
have preceded their sister cOmmun-
tiles in climbing onto the water wag-
on will welcome solution of the
problem. Muscatine has b. en- dry for
a matter of six or seven years and we
still have with us this problem as yet
unsolved. The county is 1T the pres
ent time boarding a half dozen or
more booze peddlers for periods of
from two months to six months. The
Imprisonment while inrOnvenient a.
times, does not impose hardship
upon the time servers, which is not
without it's compensations. Having
lived of the community through an
illicit trade they are now being
boarded at the communities expense
by due process of law.
The bootlegger is parasitical
growth which seems to be indigenous
to dry soil. The saloonist has always
had the support of certain element
in his community. The bootlegger
hasn't even that. His trade is one
which does not enlist even the good
will of his patrons. His activities are
premeditated violations of law. AS a
rule desire to gain an easy living
prompts the enterprise If it may be
called such. He realizes that he
courts a Jail sentence or at best a
fine, yet to date the Iowa bootlegger
has found the game we'll worth the
candle. If he has been successful
bootlegger he can generally pay the
fine, if he is only beginner, then he
faces jail. A Jail sentence doesn't hold
any terror for him, though. He for
feits the respect Of his fellows when
he enters upon the traffic so the loss
of that isn't one of his worries. His
stay in Jail may be irks0me but he
has at least solved the problem of
living without working.
The last legislature passed law
whereby on the second onense q
years sentence may be imposed, yet
Muscatine with all Of its recognized
Illicit booze merchants hasn't fur
nished the awful example to date.
The press of the state appears to
favor the plan of working prisoners
in making road improvements. Hard
labor it seems is the nearest solution
which has been offered for the prob
lem. The old system of putting a
ball and chain on Jail prisoners and
putting them to work on the streets
has been froWned upon by an adj
vanced civilization. When the pris-
oner happened to be some vagrant or
inebriate the criticism would seem to
be merited for such process, humil-
iating as it was, could hardly be
looked upon as being reformatory.
But with the bootlegger it is quite
different. He Is Of class, vicious in
design and his plight will hardly
arouse much sympathy. The sight Of
him at work on a public road will
surely be less Of an incentive to 9th
ers than the knowledge that he is
resting in Jail awaiting the
day when he can again ply his nefar-
ious trade. Marshalltown Times-Re-
publican.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

For Sale-On the Stone farm ~
miles northwest Of Leon, native lum-
Der, wood and posts. Lumber 4 to
10 feet, $50 per 100. Lumber IL
to l6 feet, $500 per 100. Fencing
posts to 20 cents a piece. Wood
stove length, $1.25 and .$1.50 load
Long wood, 3 foot load rs cents
Come and see w. w. Fulton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Says Stallion Registration is Discrim-
inatOry.

A bitter attack upon the stallion
registration law enforcement is made
by p. Mcclure, breeder and auction
eer, of Holstein, Iowa, in an appeal to
Iowa stallion owners to join with him
In fighting the constitutiOnality of the
statute. At present the state depart
ment of agriculture is prosecuting Nc
CURE for failure to register twelve
stations he owns in compliance with
the law.
The Objectionable part of the law
is that the owner is required to have
veterinary surgeon examine his
stallion to determine whether the
animal is sound. The fee ranges from
Sc to $40 and Mr.. Mcclure believes
that the owner Of any kind of an un-
sound animal can get white sheet
by making the proper arrangements
with the examining veterinarian.
Il believe it unconstitutional, dis
criminatory, in putting a triple tax on
owners of stations over two years old
while all under and all mares and
geldings are exempted as also cattle,
sheep, swine and other live stock, !"
MrGuire says in his attack. ut de-
prives me of my personal rights with
regard to my property, and taxes me
for benefit Of a profession that had
the law framed for their special bene-
fit, and it further taxes me an extra
dollar which goes to Mr.. Corey, secre-
tary, for telling me what the veterin-
arian found, or did not find, Is SO
when the veterinarians report is in it
itself and appoint the veterinarians
profession q commission on stallion
matters, which the constitution Of
Iowa does not provide for.
Mcclure figures that the state and
vetel ;narians of Iowa have mnlcted
the 5000 stallion owners for $215,-
488 in the last three years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04
Good Business For Sale.

I am Offering my ice cream fac
tory and restaurant business for
sale. This property is all clear Of
encumbrance, doing q fine business
and it IL an opportunity for some one
to step into !. good business. Will sell
for part cash, balance on good terms.
p. B. Walker.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

RAGS Wantsd-TbA Reporter Of
nee wants to buy . 0nantity Of clean
cotton rags. Must not be lsas than
IL inches SQUARE. and lArEer prefer
red. Will nav : cents per pound.
We cannot use heavy WOODEN ragn.
Bring in your rags and get the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

Order cut flowers and 1oral d
signs from @. e. Hull, local agent Of
Lozier, of Des Moines, at The Re.
porter ONCE. Orders sent By phone
or mail, but order % early - posi-.
bic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

For Sale-One of the most desir-
able residence lots in northwest
Leon. Will be sold at very low
price. See F. S. Stewart at tho Big
Furniture and Rug Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-11-04

An infallible way of acquiring a
host Of friends is to be host your
self. *
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
WEATHER CONDITIONS.

For the District Of Columba-Partly cloudy Wed
nesdsy and Thursday; gentle north to northeast
winds.
For Maryhnd-Psrty cloudy Wednesday and
Thurxday; pIobably showers Thursday in west por-
tiOn gentle to moderate north to northeast winds.
For Virginia Partly cloudy Wednesday and Thurs
day; probably thunGershowers Wednesday in south
west PORTION and Thursday in south portion; gentle
to moderate north 10 northeast winds.
At p. m. Tuesday tropical disturbance was
APPARENTLY central q short distance east of Do
minica. Windward Islands moving in q west north
west direction. II is apparently Of considerable
thus far reported any high winds. The disturbance
fst noted Tuesday morning. and advisory
warnings rSre at once Issued b radionaph and
telegraph.
ThundershONers were general in the Ohio Valley.
the Gulf and South Atlantic States and there were
also local showers in New England and few widely
scattered places in the Central West. Elsewhere
the weather fair.
In the Upper Lake and Eastern Lower Lake re-
gion. the Midile Atlantic States. and New England
the weather will be generally fair Wednesday and
Thursday.
The winds ai'ng the North Atlantic coast will be
gentle to mo1erate northwest: on the Middle At
lanic coast rentle to moderate northwest to north
on the South Atlantic coast moderate southery ex-
cert east OF the Florida coast
Local Temperature Midnight, 60: a. m, g; 4
a. m, 81; a. m, 81: a. m. 20: 10 a. m Ts: Il
noon. -; n. m 20: p. m. So: s p. m. g:
y. m. IS; 10 y. m. IS. Highest, g lowest g.
Relative huridity-s q. M, Y; 2 p. m. Is. 4
p. m. s.. Rainfall Is p. m. to p. mD o. Hours
of sunshine. lo.s: Ter cent of possible sunshine Ts.
Temperature same date last year-Hishest 90:
Lowest, r.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
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Special correspondent Of The Washington Herald.
New York, Aug. l0.-Long Beach is to
become the Monte Carlo of America so
Broadway hears. The place was trans
planted from the New York tenderloin
and the proprietors intimate that they
are to be protected. 1t was in their New
York gambling house that a young mil
llonaire played roulette. losing $4,000 for
the amusement of some young women
companions.
1t was this house also that the noto-
rious Jack" Rose said he urged Becker
to raid so that blackmail might be lev
led. One of the handsomest cottages at
Long Beach has been fitted up as a
club and the biggest games that have
been played in years are played there.
A fortnight ago one player left the
house more than $4,000 out of pocket.
Two nights later another young mil
iionaire lost $4,000 Long Beach is a
short run from New York and a mecca
for motorists.
The little German bands have become
strangely numerous on the streets Of
the metropolis, playing with cyclonic
power die Wacht am Rhein." The
gusty strains can be heard in the pur-
Iieuse OF Harlem or among the spread
ing ailenthus groves of Washington
Heights daily. At times there are two
bands to a block and the great number
is striking proof that there are thou
sands Of Germans In this country who
are magnificently eligible at least to the
German Landsturm, which Is now in the
fighting line. To have such lung and
seems saddening.
From messenger to manager in three
years-and only seventeen. II sounds
like a passage from ]. A. Henty. but
II is the history Of Alphonsus O'Neil
since he Joined the stan of the Western
Union at Montclair. The lad has just
been appointed manager at Beacon
Falls, Conn. While he was carrying
messages he learned telegraphy and he
went to the main offices the other week
and told them he was ready for a man.
agership He told such q convincing
story that after being put through the
tests he was appointed.
Automobilists want the names OF many
of the city streets changed. They argue
that much in the present nomenclature
is confusing. A humorist suggests that
Park Row be changed to Spark Row,
Fourth avenue to Ford avenue and Riv-
erside Drive to Fliverside Drive.
II the young lady had come from oys-
ter Bay the dance would probably have
been clam shottische. Her name Is
Marie wallace and dressed in the reign
ing Broadway style she was brought
before Magistrate Reynolds The ar
resting officer was asked the trouble.
"She was doing Rose Dance at Full
ton and st. Felix streets" he replied.
where do you live. Marie?" asked
the magistrate.
"Carnation avenue" was the reply
Where is that!'
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
District Courts

Misconduct and desertion are alleged
by William R. White in a suit for abso-
lutte divorce filed yesterday against his
wife, Madeline. in the District Supreme
Court The couple were married at Rock
willie, Md. November I. 1907. Attorney
L. G. Grossman appears for the husband.
Suit for maintenance was filed yester-
day by Rose Z. Riordan against her hus-
band. Daniel J. Riordan. They were
married November .. 1914 and lived to-
gether until July. 1915. when, the wife
alleges. he deserted her. Attorneys ID.
W Baker and H. A. Grant represent the
wife.
The Howard P Foley Company was
incorporated under the laws OF the Dis
trict yesterday to conduct a general
electrical contracting and engineering
business in the Home Life Building. Fiji
tcenth and G streets northwest. The
capital stock is $4,000. divided into 1000
shares of the par value of SO each. II.
P. Roley. Joseph F. Randall and B. NJ.
Foley are named trustees for the first
year.
The test cases brought in Police Court
by the Anti-ssloon League. through the
corporation counsel's office, against a
number of saloonkeepers said to be oper-
atins in violation of the excise law were
temporarily laid aside by Judge Null
lowny yesterday when he announced that
no more cases would be heard until the
District Court Of Appeals renders a de-
cision In the Metropolitan Club case. The
announcement brought to an abrupt ter
mination the hearing on a demurrer
fled In the case against the Marks Ho-
tel
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
purely personal

Mgr. ] hn Bonzano, apostolic
delegate of the Pope to the United
States, will leave the city the latter
part of the week to open the annual
convention of the American Fedora
ton of Catholic Societies, at Toledo
Ohio, Sunday.
Frank E. Cunningham. an assistant
clerk of the District Supreme Court,
is spending his vacation in Maryland.
o., Mrs Norman H. Spencer, of this city,
whose husband died several months
ago, has been appointed to the class
flied service of the Treasury Depart
ment by special order signed yes
terday by President Wilson.
Nillard Sutton. of this city, is in
Indiana on his vacation. He expects
TO be away for two or three weeks
Assistant Secretary of State Osborne
has returned to his desk from a vaca-
tion trip to Wyoming
w. F. Guide, prominent florist, will
leave Washington today for the Pa
nama-Pacific Exposition.
E. C. Brandenburg, president of the
Board of Trade. is away from Wash
ington on a short trip.
John Dolph of the Metropolitan Life
Insurance Company. has returned from
western trip.
To resume law practice in Chicago.
William Chitty, for twenty years at
torney in the Interior Department,
yesterday resigned. He is member
of the American Bar Association He
is Mason and member of local clubs
and societies.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
WHEN A MAN IS MARRIED
BY ONE WHO IS
The Photo Play and the Girl

In a moving picture theater I watched
Walker Whiteside show how the melting
pot OF America boils down the raw ma.
terial from European shores into more
raw material for money barons Of this
land OF liberty to exploit.
Them somehow. my attention was d.
verted, and stared brazenly at a girl,
several seats away. didn't intend to
be bra.en. but the girl was what Laura
Jean Libbey would call a beauty. She
saw my look of entranced concentration
and smiled sweetly, and then. Of course.
being husband. woke up.
In the evening told Myra what a won
derful film drama had seen. and how
1t impressed me with a sense Of my glor-
ious privilege to work and watch those
who have work soak those who have not.
Myra had been to see the picture, and
had gone to the theater at her request.
walker whiteside certainly Is a won
derful actor" said.
II agree with you.' returned Myra.
interested. as she should have been.
such wonderful eyes-and they smiled.
TOO" went on.
darkest Ru1sia, wasn't he splendid, Rob
efts" She was enthusiastie
"And that look Of scorn ne handed the
baron" I added Those pretty, taper.
ins hands"
"Tne baron was = mean wretch" COM
mented Myra.
"But vera WAS = dandy. Myra-why,
she was three q four seats away"
"Nobertr There was anger IN the
tones. ''What are you talking aboutr's
eAms % .myself with = lurch, ~ I
reas!ssd ths tansse Witch shrsatsned.
Why-er. dsar. an tAlking about
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

How should I know parried. run.
ming my brain at top speed in an effor,
to fnd solution for the dilemma
There were many people all around
me-"
That's an easy way to get out of IL
Robcrt-at least You think SO. But ri
have you understand that II doesn't nm.
press me at all
What do you mean?' I questioned Ia
as even tones as. under the circum.
stances. l could muster.
u mean that you've got the film pic.
ture and some woman mixed up."
II have not" denied.
Yes, you have, or you wouldn't bs
talking 50 foolishly. I didn't think when
l asked you to 60 over and see that pic.
ture that should be compelled to endure
this sort Of thing
Endure what sort Of thins,.' broke
In. What 10 the reason for such talk p
"Oh. nothing" she replied, her mood
chansine.
felt that Il was better to let matters
take their course. and was about to do
30 when Myra began to cry. OF course,
really made q fool Of myself, I sought "a
patch un a. best possible. the trouble
had caused.
"Myrs,'' conciiiated. 'don't cry. I'm
sorry"
"But. Robert. what did you mean ~
three seats awayr"
"I meant. dear. that the confounded
usher had put me three seats or rows
from the front. and couldn't ret a
sood . view % the picture a. would
have hked." That iittls Oh idsa arrived
just on tine.
Doubt, hewever. loomed larsa In nyra's
face. and I promised myself that h fs-
ture would b moro carsfal
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
Salmon Pack Short.

Seward. Alaska, Aug. 1o.-A poor year
for salmon packers with a falling OF
from 20 to 50 per cent Of q full pack was
reported here today by Capt. Hansen Of
the steamer Santa Ana. which has ar
rived from Bering sea ports. The Bris-
tol bay canneries, according to Hansen,
lacked 70 per cent Of their usual pack,
while at Kodiak, Uyak. seldovia. and
Port Graham the season closed with only
half pack. A fun pack, however, Is ex-
pected from Chisnik and Port Muller.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
|bOARDMAN Will
DIVIDES ESTATE
Philanthriopist Bequeaths S
$4,000 to Protestant Epis-
copal Cathedral Foundation
WIDOW GIVEN CITY HOME
Miss Mabel Boardman Share. in
Propery-W William Henry Board
man Large Benefactor.
WIDOW GIVEN CITY HOMI

The will of William J. Boardman, phi
lanthropist, who died August 2, leaves
his widow. Mrs. Florence s. Boardman.
! s, 900 for her immediate use, a life inter-
est in the home at 1901 p street north
west, and in the property owned by him
in the square bounded by Fifteenth and
Sixteenth. r and streets. The will was
filed for probate hate yesterday.
In addition, the widow is given all au-
tomobiles, carrias ses, and all the personal
effects Of the tesfator. with the exception
OF an old Tobias watch" which Is be-
queathed to a grandson, William Jarvis
Boardman. The watch will now pass into
the fourth generation. having been the
property Of the grandfather of the testa-
tor.
The Protestant Episcopal Cathedral
Foundation is bequeathed $4,000 as an
endowment for the upkeep of the cathe-
dral. The Citizens Savings and Trust
Company, of Cleveland, Ohio, il left a
half interest in improved real estate In
that city, to be held in trust for a son,
William Henry Boardman. At his death
II is 10 go to his four children. John Will
son. a servant. is to receive 500 II still in
the employ of the family.
Estate 1. Subdfvided.
The remainder of the estate is to be
divided into six equal shares. Two of
these shares so to the widow; one TO eaca
of three daughters. Miss Mabel T. Board l.
man. Mrs. Florence 8. Keep, and Mrs.
Josephine P. Crane. The sixth share is
to be held in trust by the Citizens Saw
ings and Trust Company, Of Clevela nd,
for the son. William Henry Boardman.
The will is dated January 10. 1910.
a codicl. dated January o. 1914, gives
Miss Mabel T. Boardman, his daughter,
)al
life interest in the home at 1901 p street
northwest, and also in the property owned
by the testator in the square bounded by
Fifteenth and Sixteenth, r and s streets
northwest, subject to the life interest
given her mother in the will.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

In Floral Park.S
She was dismissed with a reprimand
May. the fainting shoplifter. was
picked up again the other day and 10
held awaiting sentence. Central Office
men say she Is a stall for shoplifters
Upon entering a department store she
falls to the floor in a well-simulated
faint, and while store employees are try
ing to revive her, companions would be
busy stealing everything not nailed
down.
GENTLEMAN Jim" Corbett is going to
become one of those handsome stage
devils-the kind with the oily tongue
and city ways. He will open in New
York In the play which is to be called
Home Again." An excellent cast is to
support him and 1t will be a regular
two-dollar show.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
BALTIMORE PRODUCE.

Baltimore, No. Aug. lo.-MILLFEED lin oolb
sacks)-Spriug bran. 2.ooa2e0: flour to white mid.
dlinss, 350oas9O0: Western middlinss Io; city
mills niddlincs 5000: do. white middlngs IS ooa
81 90: do, winter bran 5000.
LIVE POULTRY-Chickens. old hens 4 lbs and
over, per 1b. ia; do. old hens, small to medium
ID, IS; do. old roosoers. b.. 9: dc. spring. u:
to = lbs. "a; do. spring. large. H.. n: do small
h.. %: do, white lcghorn. ls; ducks. Muscory !!
lbs. and over. per ID, II; Pekins lbs. and under
L: puddle lbs and over. Il; do. smaller. loall
Indian runners. l0al1; spring ducks lbs. and
over. per h. 6al7 do. smaller ltsle; pigeons. Per
pair Is: guinea fowl, each. 2a5o
BUTTER-Cresmery. fancy. per h., ~; do,
choice. e5a2s; do. good. 2a24; do. Prints, Gao
do blocks Za8: ladies' Aa23; Maryland and
Pennsylvania rolls lei1a2; daiy prints lsl process
butter. 2a25
EGGS-Maryland. Pennsylvania. and Western
frsts. 1sI3: West Virginia, I1Isals
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
ID. C.. NOW TESTS TAXI
METERS WITHOUT FEE
New Rules Say Companies Mus: Re.
fund Money to Passenger When
REGISTER Is Out of Order.

Regulat tions governing the installation
and testing of taximeters yesterday were
approved by the Public Utilities Com,
mission, to become effective September l
Under the rules, il a passenger in q
taNicab suspects the meter Of having
registered incorrectly, he can demand
that it be tested by the commission free
of expense to him. II it is found tina: thu
meter Is out of adjustment, the taxicab
company will be compelled to refund the
passengers money.
Under the regulations originally drawn
fee of 30 cents was to be charged for
testing each meter, but this provision
was eliminated upon the protest of John
H. Sherman, District superintendent of
weights, measures and markets, who
maintained that the charging of a fee
would tend to discourage the testing of
incorrect meters.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11
Changes in Personnel.

The Department of Commerce yester.
day announced the following changes:
In the Bureau of Standards. Isaac F.
Wilson. clerk at 81. 90 has resigned. and
William c. Fewell, Thomas G. Jordan
and James M, Sullivan, clerks, have beer
promoted to $500. H.oOo. and $500, respec.
lively.
In the Lighthouse Service, Alexande,
Wiebe. assistant keeper of Lincoln RocL
Light Station, Alaska, has resigned, an6
probationary Appointments have beer
given to Leroy w. Goodwin as assistan,
keeper of South Pass Light Station. Lou.
isiana. and to Henry D. Barnes as second
assistant keeper OF Southwest Pass Lish,
Station. Louisiana.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

[OW7ZGS 6e1Iw AaSSlWG:70RcH
New York to New Jersey in the mid
die of the Hudson River on the imag-
mary boundary line between the two
states. Mrs. H. o. Havemeyer on the
tug Holbrook, handed the torch to
Mrs. Nina c. Van Wrinkle nf this City,
who w. standing on the ,us ~. !.
Smith, amid impressive ceremonies.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

Wcn NEW Na1Le 10 KEH ZEHSEI
The tugs were decorated in green
white and purple, the colors of the
women's Political Union.
Picture shows Mrs. Havemeyer. Al
the right handing the torch to Mrs
Van Wrinkle. Above is group OF
the New York suffra gettes, on board
their tug.
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

Newark, N j., Aug 1e.-The famous
sufragette Torch of Liberty" which
was carried In the vote getting cam
paign throughout New York State. is
now being carried into the various
towns of this State on a similar mis-
sion. The torch was transferred from
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

When the Offices OF Collector of Taxes
p. F. German closed today there were
few property owners who had not paid
city taxes. This was the last day for
payment in order to save 5 per cent dis
count
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

The annual excursion of Emmanuel
Lutheran Sunday School, which was to
have been held tomorrow to Marshall
Hall has been postponed until August 10.
c. W, LuhoY, grand patriarch of yir-
The Washington herald., 1915-08-11

The funeral Of Mrs. Grace Padgett, 81
years old. wife of Aubrey Padgett who
died at Colonial Beach, Va. will take
place at 2 o'clock tomorrow afternoon
from wheatley's undertaking chapel
Services will be conducted by Rev. Dr.
8. A. Wallis, and burial will be made in
Bethel Cemetery