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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01
Letter from Leon Boy Who is in the
Navy.

The following letter from Ray
Parker, son of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
Parker, of Davis City, who is serving
in the United States navy, will be
read with interest by his many
friends in this city and vicinity:
Guantanamo, Cuba, March 20, 1915.
Dear folks at home:-Time does
not go so quickly now since we have
become accustomed to the place.
There is very little to do now, aside
from turret drill. Yesterday the
landing force landed lightly equip
ped on Mykykow and had battalion
drill during the forenoon, then re-
turned to the ship in time for dinner.
Life here is the same as any other
place. the same thing over day after
day. s
Saturday we are always allowed to
have baseball and swimming parties
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01
on the beach. The starboard watch
goes one day and the port watch the

on the beach. The starboard watch
goes one day and the port watch the
next.
The ships base ball teams of the
fleet are to have a series of games,
starting today to decide which ships
base ball team is to hold the cham
pionship of the fleet Tonight the
Utah is to have smoker and have
extended invitations to several 9TH,
er ships of the second division, in
Guiding fifty men from each ship and
any of the officers who may wish to
come. The number invited amount
to two hundred men, not including
officers There will be program
of music, songs, comedy, boxing,
wrestling, ETC., then refreshments
will be served A month from today
is all reports are true and nothing
happens to change our uncertain tin.
erary we will be under way for
Hampton Roads, where we will have
battle target practice and proceed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01
Brethren Church.

Next Sunday morning at II a. m.
there will be short Easter program
given by the Sunday school. The
Sunday school will be as usual at 10
O'Clock. You are cordially invited
to be present.
Sunday evening at 1880 the pas
tor, will preach an Easter sermon.
Special music by the choir.
c. E. at Gas.
The C. E. County Convention will
be held at the Christian church this
afternoon and evening. 1t is hoped
that all interested in this work will
be present, whether members Of the
C. E. or not.
Prayer meeting on Wednesday ev-
ening at 1880.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01
THE CHURCHES.
Methodist Church Notes.

This afternoon and tonight our Ep-
wortheans are invited to the County
Christian EndeavOr Convention held
lat the Christian church.
Boys Club met Friday evening at
the VanWerden residence Three
boys were initiated into membership
in the club.
A union meeting of the Gospel
Teams was held at the Brethren
.clurch last Sunday afternoon. Music,
and short talks, a reading by Miss
Mabel Horner, and a business SEES
sion constituted the program. Our
Gospel Team plans to go to Garden
Grove for next Sunday evening.
E Next Sunday is Easter. 1t will be
80 observed throughout the day at
the church. 1t is to be big day in
the Sabbath school. An attendance
of $50 is our aim. This means that
those of church and degeneration who
are not accustomed to attend the
school must come, as we'll as those
who are enrolled in the various class
ses Scholars, without fail bring Eas-
ter egg and Cleaner. This offering
goes for missions in this and other
countries. The war makes the de-
mand for missionaries and money for
the work greater than ever before.
The amount which each scholar
could spare as we'll as not for this
cause will help greatly. Our Offer
ing year ago was over SAB. Let us
make an advance.
We would be pleased to have those
who can, bring plants for decorating
the church for the day. At the IL
o'clock service Sunday morning an
opportunity will be given to those de-
string to do so to join the church.
Epworth League in the evening
will be led by Guy McMorris. Be
there on time. The days are leng-
thening, but the hour for service is
$50 as during the winter.
The 1880 service is given over to
the Easter exercises by the children
of the Sunday school. The public is
invited to these exercises. An offer
ing will be taken, not for local pur-
poses, but for missions. In this privi-
lege we would like all to share.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01

from there to arrive and given liber-
ty in New York by May 4th.
| imagine you are having some
warm spring weather now in Iowa
that will start grass growing and the
buds swelling on the trees and then
after the oats are all sowed old win
ter will come back again and make
things look rather blue for few
days.
Hope you are all well as I am. Z
will close by asking you to write
soon. RAY S. PARKER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01
Christian Church.

The minister was obliged because
of illness to return from the Grand
River meeting after but four days
work. The prospect could hardly
have been better II
There will be the regular services
here Sunday
Sn The county Endeayor convention
meets with us Thursday afternoon
and evening. Several superior offic-
ers will be here and large number
Of delegates are expected Everyone
lis welcome.
Jas. w. Johnson, Minister.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01

Frank CARRIER was chosen as captain
Of this Union Gospel Team and VIM.
Mckay assistant captain. large
and enthusiastic crowd of the mem
bers of the various teams was pres
,ent and it is thought this union will
greatly assist the work already be-
gun by the individual teams in spir-
itual work and civic improvement.
Better citizenship means better
town. IA town is never better than
thercitizenship of the town. a meet
ing Of this Union Team will be held
Sunday, April / 1, at q place selected
BY the Department Of Spiritual We'll
fare X, Ht
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01
Union Gospel Team Organized.

The Gospel Teams of the different
churches of the city met in Joint
meeting, at the Brethren church last
Sunday afternoon at three o'clock
and organized Union Gospel Team
for Leon. 1t was thought best to
organize this Union Team of all the
Gospel Teams OF the city for greater
work among the: men and for any
citizenship for al the community.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01
Tuskeego Baptist Church.

Preaching Saturday evening at
1870, and also Sunday at 1 L a. m.
and $50 p. m. 4
TIL members of the church and
friends are urged to attend.
MIS- A hearty welcome to the public.
j. c.. Pack, Missionary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1915-04-01

For Sale-On the Stone farm, s =
miles northwest of Leon. u miles
northeast of Decatur, native lumber
OF all kinds, fence posts, split or
sawed and stove wood. w. w. Full
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Copper Mining On
 Coast Is Resumed

VALDEZ, April i. = The Granby Copper mine. which was shut down on account of the low price of cop per. following the commencement of the war in Europe, has resumed operations This is taken as an en- couragins evidence that copper min ing in Alaska is not to be hurt ma terially by the war.
 The Granby mine is three miles from this city, being just across the bay. IL is expected that the mine will keep d large force of men at work. and this will aid putting money in circulation in this city, The mine was worked for a time by the Guggenheim interests, which threw up their option after having done about $500O0 worth of develop ment work on it. The present own CTS. who are Canadian miners, took over the claim and further develop ed it,
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
To Appoint Deputy
 for the l Iolovana

United States Marshal L. T. Er- win announced yesterday that it is his intention to appoint a deputy marshal for the Tolovana country. ,A Asked as to whom the appointment would be conferred upon, Marshal Erwin stated that he has decided to appoint Frank Miller, and that the appointment will be made today.
 The marshal is of the opinion that the growing population of the Tolo- vana district calls for the appoint ment of federal officers there. He states that he will probably confer with Judge Bunnell today regarding the appointment of commissioner
 Frank Miller, who will be appoint ,ed to the new deputyship today, is DO relation to Chief Deputy Marshal Joseph H. Miller. He has been in the north since the early days of Dawson, having spent most Of his time during later years, mining with his brother H. l (Cow) Miller, in the Circle country.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Receiver Named for
 Big Steamship Co.

NEW YORK, April 4.-P. A. s. Franklin, yice-presldent of tte h. ternational Mercantile Marine com pany, was appointed receiver of that concern yesterday, and will proceed at once to close up the affairs of the company.
 The failure of the company, which is one of the biggest shipping con cerns in the world is declared to be directly due to the European war. The International Mercantile Ma rine company was founded by the late J. P, Morgan, ST, and controls a total of 119 steamships.
 The failure of the big concern was of much surprise in financial circles here, as it was not previous ly intimated that it was in dangerous financial straits The war in Flu rope put out of commission many of the companys most expensive steamships and caused other losses that could not be met
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
City Destroys Many
 Fraudulent Things
USED BY OlSHON- EST MERCHANTS ARE
 SUNK IN BAY.

SAN FRANCISCO, April 4.- Merchandise that had been plac- ed on sale for more than it weighed or measured and vari- ous kinds of short-weight scales and undersized measuring appG- ances, of a total value of S25,0O0, were dumped into the Bay of San Francisco this morning by the city authorities.
 Among the things destroyed were numerous scales taken from stores about the city, after being tested and found to be fraudu- lent contrivances. There were also numerous milk bottles, milk cans, and oil measures that did not come up to the standard size. At the same time, large amount of milk and other pro duce that had been placed on sale by questionable merchants, was destroyed.
 The scales and measures had been collected for several months by the city authorities. follow ing trials in which their owners had been found guilty of fraud. The law requires that goods of that kind be confiscated.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
AMERICANS ,1T
 TAMP P|CO WANT
 ID C0Ml. HOME
STATE DEPARTMEN IS ASKED TO SEND WARsAlP TO
 GET CITIZENS.

WASHINGTON. D. C., April f. Three hundred American citizens residing at Tampieo, Mexico, have appealed to the American govern ment for aid in getting back to American soil They fear that the place will become the scene of a bloody fight betweo val Mexican factions and it is cc ,n d to get away before fighting starts.
 The message received here from the American consul at Tampico states that the Americans want the government to send a war vessel to their aid at once. They say there is war vessel in the harbor and this will take them aboard if so ordered, and will return them safely to American soil.
 According to advices that have been received lately by the state department there will be general exodus of Americans from Mexico soon, if the warning factions are not brought to terms of peace. In Mexico City the Americans are pa tiently awaiting to find out what Success the American government will have in getting that city declar ed neutral ground for all ele- ments in the strife.
 Up to the present time, the state department has received no replies to it's requests sent to the reyolu- tion leaders to the effect that MeNi- co City be declared neutral terri tory. Word has been received here through indirect sources to the eff feet that the various leaders are favorable to the plan, and it is even suggested that all will agree to let the United States enforce the proposed neutrality in the city
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Date for Big Play
 Now Announced

As rehearsals for the play which is to be staged by Gene Huckins, Mrs. Caskey and Frank B. Hall are progressing satisfactorily, a date for she production has now been set. It is Friday evening, April 16. The play will be put on at the Auditor ium
 At that time and in that place What Happened to Jones' will be told in a very vivid manner. The play Is three-act comedy. The cast consists of 14 people and the parts in the comedy are being taken by people who are already well known to the Fairbanks theatre-go- ing public, as well as by some who lhave to make their initial bow be- fore local footlights.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Johnson Has Many
 Troubles in a Day
LOSES JOB IN THE MORNING; ; ARRESTED AT NOON, Ol-
 VORCEO AFTERNOON.

SAN FRANCISCO, April l. Samuel Johnson, of this city. was reminded yesterday that Shakespeare was right when he said: Troubles come not as single spies. but in battalions. Johnson had about as many seri- ous troubles yesterday as can very well be crowded into the hours between sunrise and sun set.
 To begin with, when Johnson reached the drug store yesterday morning. at which h/ had been work king. he was inf0lned that his services would no longer be desired there. At noon deputy United States marshal found him at a downtown restaurant and placed him under arrest on charge of having violated the federal drug law.
 After he was taken to the federal jail, late in the after noon. he was informed that his wife had secured a divorce from him in the superior court of San Francisco.
 Johnson's only comment was to the effect that he WIS prepared for anything else that might transpire.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
ALLIES CH ECkED
 IN DAROAN ELL ES,

LONDON, April 1. - Newspapers published in this city today admit that the attack on the forts of the Dardanelles by the allied fleets has been effectively checked by the forts It is asserted in the news papers that when the allied ships came to the narrow part of the channel they were unable to proceed under the increased fire from forts that line both sides.
 Although no official announcement has been made to that effect, it is
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
ALL BALKANS 5 MAY GET INTO WAR.

i
 ROME. April 1t seems certain
 now that all of the Balkan states will become involved in the war i following the raids made into Seryia ] by Bulgaria. The attitude of Bull saria, it is believed, will force Rou mania to take a hand in the conflict
 on the side of the allies. How
 Greece can keep out of the war under such conditions is not under stood and il is now believed cer tain that it also will soon be ii yolyed.
 The suddenness with which Bul-
 garia began to attack Seryia was
 d surprise to all parties interested though il is believed here that the Bulgarian government had an unde. standing with the German govern ment.
 It is rumored Eerc today that the Bulgarian government is denyina that the raids made in Seryia Were
 in accordance with official orders and that an attempt will be made to place aa blame on a misunder- standing of orders.
 Unless Roumania comes to ne
 aid, Servia, it seems, is doomed ta
 defeat at an early date for she is now sQuarely between two of her enemies, Austria and Bulgaria.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
ATLANTIC COAST IS
 SWEPT BY STORMS
Philadelphia Has 9 Inches of Snow New York; Six nchesPeope Killed in Virginia and Delaware Ocean Traffic Tied
 Up and Ships Are in Distress

that ragged here last night and yes terday has played havoc with ship ping. All the transatlantic liners that were in this port ready to sail were compelled to remain here, but will leave as soon as it is certain that the storm is over. Even the small vessels in the harbor were forced to seek cover during the worst of the storm yesterday
 Reports have reached this city from various places along the coast that many vessels have been call ing for help. The "S. o. s" call was recorded on the various wire Jess stations along the coast, and il was with some difficulty that the location of the vessels in distress could be asCertained. If the storm continues for any length of time, some of these ships are certain to 20 down. as 1t is not possible to send them aid under present condi- tions.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
DIVING TUBE E
 FOUND USELESS

HONOLULU, April 4.-The big div. ing tube that was constructed here for the purpose of aiding in rais, ing the sunken submarine near this city, has been found insufficient to meet the demands made upon il, and unless it can be re:nrdied, 1t will prove useless.
 When the big tube was sunk to a depth of 300 feet it sprung aleak in various places, and it was found necessary to take it out of the ocean. Repairs will be made on the tube and it will be given another trial.
 The difficulty in handling the sunk en submarine is that it is at such great depth that the hydraulic pressure interferes with almost any kind of contrivance that is lowered to 1t.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
ALL BALKAN STATES
 MAY BECOME INVOLVED
Attacks Made Serans by Bulgarian Troops Expected Draw New Countries into Great ConfGct---Attack on Forts
 of Dardanele Is Forced to Stop

en by the Russians after a hard battle, but the Austrian troops, while in retreat, were suddenly reinforced and new stand was made on the south side of the mountains. The fight has been going on since tha, time with varying results, and a. each side has been reinforced, the fighting has increased in it's inten- sity
 If the Russians can gain the pc session of these passes, it will mean that Hungary will be swept by Rus sian troops. The country there is not in position to withstand an in gasion, and the ultimate end woult be that Austria-Hungary would bt forced into submission
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
SITUATION SAID
 TO BE SERIOUS.

PETROGRAD, April 4.-Dispatches which have reached this city in a roundabout manner from Austria state that the Austrian government is looking upon the situation in the Carpathian mountains as being eX- tremely serious. It is feared that the Russ jans will succeed in break ng through the mountains and de yastatiDg the fertile valleys of Hun gary In that case, Austria-Hu gary would be forced to surrender for the country would starve.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Civic Club to Have
 Program onight

The meeting of the Woman's Civic club of Fairbanks. which is to be
 cid in the commissioners court room in the federal building this evening, promises to be very in teresting event in that a program is to be rendered. It will consist chiefly of papers prepared by number of ladies on different sub i, 3cts. The program is in the hands of a committee composed of Mrs l.. R. Gillette, Dr. Aline Bradley and Mrs. Jeanne NJ. Ruggles.
 The meeting this evening is to convene at o'clock sharp. The us ual business meeting of the club twill precede the program.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Woman Appointed
 A Commissioner

VALDEZ April 4.-Dillingham is to have a woman commissioner To fill a vacancy at that place, Judge Brown has appointed Mrs. Corrinne Hall as United States commissioner
 This, however, is not the first time that a woman has been made few years ago. Mrs. Kelsey, follow ing the death of her husband, who was commissioner was appointed to that office at Kodiak.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Fishers Lose In
 First Legal Skirmish

VALDEZ, April 1.-The demurrer filed by managers of the Libby-Mc- Neil fisheries to the indictment charging them with violating the federal fishing laws, has been over ruled by the court. The cases will come to trial at the fall session of court.
 It is understood that the defense will put up strong legal fight against the charge.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Many People Saved
 From Hotel Blaze

TOLEDO, O., April 4.-Four peo- tel Niagara, which was destroyed by fire here last night, were so seri ously burned that it is feared they will die. The fire was under head way when discovered and the sleep ing occupants had trouble in making their escape.
 Fifty people were taken from the burning building, and it is still un- certain if there were any who were is unknown.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05

WASHINGTON. D. c. April 4.- All Of the Atlantic seaboard has been swept by the most severe spring storm ever recorded. The storm, ac- cordtns to latest indications is sub siding and the weather bureau here predicts change in climatic con ditions fer the better
 The reports received by the maln office of the weather bureau here shows that q total of nine inches of snow fell yesterday and last night in New York, and that in the same period there fell a total of l9 inches of snow in Philadelphia. In most places the snow storms were accom- panied by cold winds, and the suf- fering among the poor who were not prepared for it. is 3aid to have been intense.
 To what extent the storm will in yerfere with the crops that have al ready been planted is not determin- ed though 1t is asserted at the weather bureau that in some places fruit trees have been damaged eX- tensiyely by the wind and cold. STORM DELAYS
 OCEAN SHIPPING.
 NEW YORK ADril 4-TIe storm
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
GERMAN TROOPS
 RUSHED TO HUNGARY.

PETROGRAD. April 4.-Germany is rushing endorsements into Hungary, where one of the fiercest battles of the war is being fought for the control of the Carpathian mountains.
 The battle in the Carpathians extends for a distance of 40 miles. The fight is centering at the Lup- kow and Uszok passes, where the Russians are endeayoring to enter Hungary
 The Uszok pass was recently talk
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Colon Riots to
 Be Investigated

WASHINGTON, D. C., April A. The government has authorized an official investigation to be made of the riots in the streets of Colon, in the Panama canal zone, in which were killed.
 According to the reports that have reached this city, the TOW grew out of some difficulty between some soldiers belonging to the coast ar tillery and some natives. The sol diers, it is believed, were intoXi- cated, and when the police tried to put some of them under arrest, they resisted, and fight ensued.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Candidates F or
 Council Qualify

VALDEZ April i. Seventeen candidates have qualified for the positions of councilmen, to be voted upon Tuesday The election promis- es to be one of unusual interest.
 This will be the first election to be held under the provisions of the Australian ballot system, which was adopted for this city The new law requires that every voter must be registered.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
FRS ARE READY.

HAVANA. April 4.-Willard and Johnson have both finished training for the big championship fight. Both are in the pink of condition, and the fight promises to be one years. Willard is the favorite of the men putting up their bets, and the wagers are six to five in his favor
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
GER M AN CRUISER F FAIGS TO SAIL.

NEWPORT NEWS, April 4,-The German cruiser Prinz Eitel Frederick which took on supplies and coal for an extended trip, after complet. ing repairs here, failed to sail as expected.
 Outside of the three-mile limit there have been warships of the al lies waiting for the cruiser to come sail yesterday.
 It is reported here that she has overstayed her time, and that she will now be ordered to intern, and will be held until the end of the war in Europe.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
Doctors Operate
 on Danish King

COPENHAGEN. Denmark, April 4. King Christian, who was operated upon yesterday for intestinal trou- ble, is still in a dangerous condi, tion. The doctors attending him state that he has. however, good chances to recover
 The king took sick suddenly, and it was decided to call several of the best doctors in the country for a consultation. At this consultation it was decided that in order to save his life, an operation would be necessary. His condition is causing much concern throughout Denmark.
The Alaska citizen., 1915-04-05
pEOPlE KILLED IN VIRGINIA.

RICHMOND. Virginia, April A. Three people were killed here last night indirectly as the result of the severe snowstorm that has been saglng here for several hours. The binding wind and snow made il impossible for street cars and au tomobiles to find their way safely through the streets. and many col lisions resulted It was in these collisions that the people mentioned were killed.
 The storm is one of tte worst ever experienced in this city. regard less of seasons.
 North Carolina last year produced minerals valued at $3,739, ,696.