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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Meredith Makes Novel Offer.

81 am anxious that every voter in
Iowa should know exactly where
stand on all problems" writes E. T.
Meredith, democratic candidate for
governor OF Iowa. 81 am anxious
they should know my position on the
road problem and that l am positive
ly not for paving, increased taxes, or
any 100000, 900 bond issue That
am in favor Of the people having
power to build such roads as they de-
sire but only upon their own motion
and after their express approval.
Il have stated my position in
speech and wishing all to know my
position, l have made the following
OFFER believing that at least one per-
son in every county will read this
speech to at least 1000 people in
each county, or a total of 100000
people will hear it in this way. l
am going to address every meeting
possible but | will reach but 10000
if | talk to 500 a day every day until
election"
| Here is Meredith's offer:
| 81 will give $4,000 to the person
| II years or older who reads my road
speech to the most people by Septem-
| Der 3. | will give $50 to the person
reading it to the next greatest num-
| Der, and S25 to the next.
THE speech may be read to
lodge meeting, a Commercial Club
meeting, a Tax League meeting,
Chautauqua, Old Settlers Picnic, a
group of men gathered together for
the purpose of hearing the speech, or
at meeting of any kind held in
Iowa, where the conditions are such
that those in attendance can hear it.
If it is read at a county fair or other
such gathering, only those actually
in the room where it is read may be
counted and the number reported
must be the number who actually
hear it through.
|. Conditions: Anyone, man, woman,
boy or girl, II years or older, may
enter the contest
Report on meeting must be made
within one week from date it is held.
The name of the chairman of
meeting, if there is a chairman or
president, and the name Of at least
three others in attendance must be
sent with report.
''The number to whom speech was
read must be reported.
eff, upon investigation, we find the
number reported in any case is pur-
posely or grossly exaggerated, the
party so doing will have his entire
credit not only for that meeting but
for all meetings wiped out and drop
ped from the contest.
Special copies of speech, taking
about 80 minutes to read may be had
by addressing E. T. Meredith, Box
NJ, Des Moines, Iowa"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Notice of Appointment of Administra.
tor.

In the District Court of the State
of Iowa, in and for Decatur County
In Probate
In the estate of Sarah F. Haak,
deceased.
To Whom 1t May Concern:
Notice is hereby given that the I'M
dersigned has been appointed and
has qualified as administrator of the
estate of Sarah F. Haak, late of De-
catur county, Iowa, deceased. All
person in any manner indebted to
said deceased or her estate will make
payment to the undersigned; and
those having claims against said de-
ceased or her estate will present them
in manner and form as by law re-
quired, for allowance and payment.
Dated this 14th day of July, A. D.
1915.
L. A. BROWN,
49-3t Administrators of said estate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1916-07-20
Barn Burns.

Last Saturday evening about 10
o'clock the alarm of fire was given
and the report spread that the school
house was on fire. 1t proved to be a
barn on Gilbert Johnston's place
across from the school house. 1t soon
burned to the ground, though the fire
boys were promptly on the scene
with the hose cart. 1t was impossible
to do anything, as the structure was
consumed so quickly.
The origin of the fire is unknown.
No insurance was carried Davis
City News.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14
THE WAR FAN

THE WAR FAN
l read the war news every day.
l dream war in my sleep.
I talk war with my friends Away,
War books I've read a heap.
I'm wise to how the battles go,
Can locate each redOubt,
The only thing I do not know
Is what the wars about!
sPoet's license.
The day book. [volume] (Chicago, Ill.) 1911-1917, 1916-07-14

LOVE THY BROTHER, ETC.
Sister Margaret now has the rooms
Of her home on Oneida st. occupied
by good, pleasant people with the
exception of one suite of rooms she
is reseTying for her brother, DR.. Patt
Of New York. - Rhinelander, Wis,
News.
Despite that both are blind, n. A.
Hubbard and wife successfully OPP
crate a large farm near Jet, Okla,
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
BOARD OF TRADE TO
DISCUSS FORUM BILL
Johnson Measure on Schools
viii Come Before Meeting on
April ~.

The Board of Trade at a general
meeting April ~ will be asked TO 70
on record as opposed to the johnson
forum bill now before Congress.
The public schools committee OF the
board yesterday afternoon by an AL
most unanimous vote adopted a reso-
luton calling on the board to dis
approve OF the Johnson bill and recon-
mendlng that the present law gov
erning the uses to which school build
ings may be put be permitted to stand
Before hearing the report Of ROY e.
Clafiin, who had been designated by
Chairman Frederick A. FenninE to in
vcstlgate the question OF forums In
public schools, the committee heard H.,
J. Ward, OF the Federal Bureau OF Edu-
cation, one OF the promoters OF the
forum movement: and A. J. Driscoll.
president OF the Grover Cleveland Com
mrnity Forum. who spoke In behalf OF
the johnson bill, and w. {. Arnett
who Opposed the measure.
MIR. Clafiin submitted statistics to
show the probable cost OF utilizing me
schools for forums. and presented views
obtained from both those favorinE and
opposing such a use Of the schools, At
the conclusion OF the report he intro
duced the resolution. -
A resolution to have the committee
favor elechon OF members OF the Board,
OF Education, Of the District by the
reEidents failed for want Of a second.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
|BURLESQUE STAPLE
INDUSTRY, SAYS HOWE
Comedian Declares Field Is Now
a Legitimate Branch Of
Theatrical Business.

The melodranla on which the faith
ers OF the present generation used "a
feed has been crowded out by tho
goes TO the theaterr nowadays wants
either a lighter or q much more traKic
form OF entertainment.
Sam Howe. the comedian OF tho
"kissinE Girls Company" at the Gay
city this week. IL authority for. the
statement
And Howe ought TO know. being one
or the men In the theatrical business
who has given much time and study
TO the production OF neiodrama.
y. Born In New York.
Howe's principal claim to fame in
the theatrical profession comes from
the fact that he IL q native son of
New York.
There are very few of the theater's
chosen who can boast of New York
az a birthplace. And exceedingly few
who can claim II as the place where
they grew to manhood. That. how
ever. 10 Howe's claim. which he de-
clares he can prove
He started out as a yourgster 10 lie
horse trainer. Years ago when Ivy
City was an important dot on tho
racing map. Howe was an exercise
boy with the horses at that place,
Ivy City has practically disappeared
now and there are only a few WASH
ingtonians who can remember when
II was the headquarters Of the Ma
From Ss race ta ssRs Howe WENT into
the theater. and acquired an interest in
o melodrama. He produced several nelo-
dramas and became much interested In
studying the business. He states now
that II was one of the surest ways TO
make a steady income he knew Of.
Production OF melodrama was as GER
tain OF paying profit--not large
profit but legitimate clean interest on
the investment-as Government bonds.
It was Howe. who Interested Al Woods
In his first theatrical venture-a melo-
drama In which Terry McGovern. who
was then young fighter. was engaged
TO play a big role because he happened
at that particular time. Woods has
since become one OF the powers In the
theatrical business.
"Burlesque 10 the thing now that has
become the legitimate business branch
There isn't anywhere near the specula-
tive feature In the burlesque field that
one finds in other fields. have become
established In this field now. and
ut Is a staple. We get forty weeks
work every season. We can reckon our
seasons profits with almost mathemat-
lcal certainty. In fact burlesque is as
staple a business as any know-and
! mean by that all branches OF indus
try. =.
I'VE have learned In the last few
years that burlesque must be produced
well. Il must have pretty girls. and II
must have we'll built scenery, good ef-
fects and good costumes. / do not be-
lieve there 10 an attraction In any thea
ter that costs as much as an average
burlesque show in proportion to the
people that are engaged.
Our costumes are made OF better ma
terial than the average musical show In
~ house. and our scenery 10 much
more solid than, the average. II II a
real business and not a speculation in
any sense"
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
B. H. S. PUPILS WILL
PLAY SHAKESPEARE
"As You Like II" to Be Present
ed Three Evenings This
Week. .-..-.

II the, pupils OF the Business High
School, who are going to present
Shakespeare comedy, "As You Like
It," at the school this evening. to-
morrow and again on Friday evening
are susceptible to surroundings. their
presentation of the play should be
OF stellar caliber. They will have
the same ncenery for the production
as that used by e. II. sothern and
JulIa Marlowe in their presentation
OF the comedy. This is made possible
through the courtesy OF the manage
ment OF the National Theater. which
has loaned the scenery for the three
nights.
Raynor T. Vaughan will take the
part OF Orlando and Miss Evelyn
Bright will be seen as Rosalind. The
rest of the cast 10 Banished Duke. a.
d. Bailey; Frederick, d. II. Wetzel:
Jaques, Romine Taylor: LIE Beau, =. r.
Mooers; Charles. r. B. Keech: oliver,
c. A. Parker; jacques de Bots, r. F,
Eneslin; Orlando. Raynor T. Vaughan:
Adam, r. Edwin Joyce: Tombstone,
William z. Griffin; First Lord, Il. l..
Won Eff; CORN. Charles Collier; VII
liam, Carl Gill; Rosalind, Evelyn
Bright; Celia. Ruth Melton; Phebe
Dorothy Terry; Audrey. Sophie Berry;
Silvius, Allan Carpenter; First Page
James Van Horn; Ameine. Lester
Lawrence: pages, Messrs. Rosendorf.
Bowie, and Espey, and hunters, Messrs
Kaleteki. Tauber. Leahy. King, Ost-
man, and Macias.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05

Phone Your Want Ad to The TimsA
Main $50
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
!. ". ". FOMENT|NG
ANTHRACITE BREAK
Spending Money to Stir Discon.
tent Between Miners and
Operators, Say Reports.

NEW YORK. April 5.-Negotiations
between representatives of the miners
and the anthracite mine owners arc not
making satisfactory progress, II devel-
opcd yesterday. and tho miners made
no secret OF their anxiety over tho
members. fostered. according to reports.
by tho l, w. W.
The I. W. W. was charged BY the
wage scale arbitrntnrs with plotting
70 discredit the, United Mine Workers
OF America with the operators anu
prevent reaching an nRraement; ~
was said W. w. leaders have plenty
OF money and ore spending II with the
miners. stirring up discomfort ana trou-
That the arbitrators who represent
labor are tired. irritable and afraid
OF the temper Of their constituents
became evident in many ways yes
.erday. For one thing they turned
Der, John Dempsey of District No. i.
VINO has been fightipg for a higher scale
on machine mining. He called con-
ference on the subject. The meeting
developed much heat, and Dempsey
was accused of procrastinatlng and pre-
venting a final agreement by pushing
his bug" at the expense OF vital issues.
including the eight-hour day, recognition
OF tho union, and 20 per cent increase
In wages.
II is understood that when the arbi-
traitors went TO their homes for April
celebration they we're told some plain
things by the miners. They have come
back badly worried. II now In believed
every effort will be made to reach an
agreement or q definite break this week.
A session was held at the Union
League Club yesterday. At Its close a
statement OF about nifty words was
given out to the effect that machine
mining was discussed. Miners last night
quoted their proverb. THE nearer the
bread the shorter the statement
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
LARGE SHIPMENT JUST
RECEIVED FROM
A. new & CO.
Hundreds of Trousers to
Match Almost Any Odd
Coat Included In This
Purchase.

The sensational trouser sale az
Friedlander Bros, 428 9th street, has
been given added impetus by the ar
rival OF another lot OF trousers.
The buyer for this enterprising firm
recently purchased shipment OF 400
pairs of Trousers from a. New & Co..
1877 Broadway, New York City, at n
price which enables them to give the
Washington public the advantage OF
unusual economies
For the purposes OF convenient Sc
lection, the entire stock has been, di-
vided into four lots as follows: TrouE-
ers that sold up TO $3.50, now 3i.70;
trousers that sold up to $3.50, now
SEES; trousers that sold up to $500,
now S2.9s; trousers that sold up TO
$500, now S3.CS.
Practically every fabric, style. and
size is embraced in tho lot. inruring
choice for every man Almost any
odd coat can be matched with a pair
OF trousers from this stock.
Haste In essential. for at these 0ne-
cial prices this stock cannot last ',g.
Remember the name-FrieGlander
BroS-and the address-42S Ninth
street northw est,-Advt.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
Construction Of Military High
way Given Impetus in Con-
0ress.
MUD INTRODUCES BILL
Boulevard Would Be Part Of Ma
tlonaI Defense Program, Ao-
cording to Backers.

Members of the Maryland delegation in
the House today were hopeful OF action
upon the bill introduced by Congress
man Mudd. of Maryland for the con-
struction of a military post road, to be
known as the National Defense High
way, between Washington end An
napolis.
Action of the Maryland Legislature
IN appropriating Sl26.0OO toward the cost
Of the road gives an impetus to the
Mudd bill In the national legislature.
Now that the state OF Maryland has
acted" said Congressman Linthicum OF
Baltimore, IT am satisfied that every
member Of the Maryland delegation will
have a double incentive to work for
action by Congress. II Maryland can
appropriate this amount of money. the
United States Government ought to be
able to do so.
THE advantages OF such a road as a
part OF the national defense program
cannot be overestimated. 1t would con-
meet the Capital OF the United states
with the Naval Academy. and this in
time of war would be 4 most valuable
connection. I shall be glad to coop
crate with Mr.. Mudd in pushing his
BILL" .
Congressman Coady. of Baltimore.
expressed qualification that the Mary
land legislature had taken the initia-
jtve in appropriating for a national
defense highway. Mr.. Coady said that
he and other members of the Maryland
delegation would doubtless be glad TO
Join In any movement to expedite con-
alteration OF the Mudd bill.
Both from the standpoint Of ma
uonal defense and good roads" he
said, this bill ought to be enacted.
We now have no direct good roads
between the Capital and the Naval
Academy. l hope II will be possible
TO 2get Congress to appropriate at
least as much as Maryland has APP
propriated for this important high
Congressman Mudd's bill Is now be-
fore the House Committee on Good
H"ads. Chairman Shnckelford OF that
committee was not at his office to-
DAY, but those interested In the Mudd
PHI Will ask prompt consideration OF
that measure.
1t is possible that the Mudd pro-
posal may be offered as an amend
msnt to one of the national defense
bills In the House or that II may be
included by the Senate in the good
roads bill which has passed the House
and is now pending In the Senate.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
Wins $4,000 Verdict
For Injury to Wrist

A verdict for 5000 against the Capital
Traction Company was reported In Jus
tice Stafford's court yesterday I'm favor
Of Henry r. Copeland. who sued for
$4,000. The jury was out over three
hours.
COPELAND brought action against the
companv for injuries to his left wrist
and hand. He was a passenger on a
Chevy Chase car on May 9. 1910, and
stuck his hand out the window OF the
CONVEYANCE.
He alleged the pole was placed too
near the car
ATTORNEY Crandal Mackey appeared
for COPELAND. and the company was de-
Tended by q. Thomas Dunlop.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05

22-k. Gold Crowns, So, 81, S..
Guaranteed. DR.. vaughan's Dental
Ohice, 307 7th st. NJ w.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
Suits worth up to $1,000
Sizes for Misses and Women
Close $50 P. M.

Wise women and misses will al
ways buy sample suits if possible, be-
cause they know they are exception
ally we'll made. The makers usually
take pains to see that the very best
workmanship goes into such suits, as
they are to be shown to the trade to Sc.
cure large orders from. But, of course,
there are not all sizes in a sample line.
In cancellation order there is the
advantage generally of a full range OF
sizes, and if YOU do NOT succeed in find
ing the size you want among the sam
pies you are almost sure to in the Can
collation. lot. You may rest assured,
however, that any suit you may select
from this special lot is worth much
more than the sale price, and the styles
are up to the minute. Plain tailored
and trimmed effects, made UP from
fine quality gabardines, poplins, checks
and serges, in popular colors with
plenty of blacks and navys
The Washington times., 1916-04-05

chicken Dinner. Soc. Lincoln Cafe, 40 10th.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
LOCAL MENTION.

He's Here, Chaplin. in His New Pro-
fession." Today. Va Home OF Charlie.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05


his
w. WYNN
parts OF
Of ines
sugar
daily offers his
HORACE FARNSWORTH -N -
For the last have been troubled with
couldn't the
ain
The Washington times., 1916-04-05
Veterinarians to Dine

The twentieth annual BANQUET OF the
Alumni Association OF the United States
College OF Veterinary Surgeons will be
held April Il at the Raleigh. DR.. C.
M. Mansfield will be toastmaster.
The Washington times., 1916-04-05

Order GUIDES Flowers.
They last longest because they are
fresh cut. Prompt service. 1914 r ST
Advt.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-18

quired by previous service. is certain
to be assigned to some OF the more
important committees, with the likcli
hood of receiving craftsmanship.
Should Mr.. Hubbell be nominated and
elected, the ranking he would receive
in committee appointments would
not be as that of Senator Catron be-
cause he would be serving hi first
term in the senate
Furthermore, Senator Catron has
earned the right to re election He
has been loyal to his trust as mem
Der OF the senate and has worked and
voted for the best interests of his
state and his country. He has stood
steadfastlly for the principles OF the
republican party, which are the prin-
ciples on which are founded peace,
pr,.;pcrity and happiness Having
been loyal to his state and to his
party, Senator Catron has a right to
ask and expect their support in the
coming convention and election. -
Las Vegas Optic.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-18
Judge Reynolds Again

A press report OF yesterday is to
the effect that Judge Herbert + Ray
nolds of Albuquerque is likely to be
presented by Valencia county and
supported by Otero county for the
senatorial nomination before the
state convention Glad tidings, in
deed. Judge Reynolds has everything
to recommend him for this r"mina
tion and nothing to operate against
Range could get bchri and plug 'or
Rang ecou dget behind and plug for
to the uttermost and in this The
Range would have the company of
100 per cent of the Republicans of
Colfax county, which OF course inclrd
es the heretofore prOgressivcS. Judge
Reynolds would be winner here,
and is one OF the few Republicans
who could clean up A. A. Jones in the
state.
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-18
About Mr.. Catron.

AS the date Of the republican state
convention draws near it becomes ap-
parent that there is no county in New
Mexico that has not had, or will not
have, the vote of its delegation ear
nestly solicited by the candidates. for
the nomination for United States SEN
ator. Judging from the claims eman-
ating from the rival camps, tie vote
will be close but both Thomas B
Catron and Frank A. Hubbell. the
rival contenders, are putting up the
best fight that's in them, an which
ever man loses will give his undivid-
ed support to his rival in the election
next November. So far as is known
neither is overlooking any argument
why he should be elected and neither
is endeavoring to win by abusing or
belittling his rival
The Optic believes tIe state is
fortunate in having two such strong
men as available senator r'rt--;al
OF the two, however, it is OF the
opinion that Mr.. Catron is best suit
ed, by experience, ability as lawyer
ard temperament, for seat in she
United States senate. Senator Cat
ron is just finishing a term in the up
per house of the nations highest leg
islative assembly, where he has Civ
en- a good account of himself This
year the national election is certain
to change the political face of the SEN
ate. the control passing over to the
republicans. With such a change
Senator Catron, with his seniority aci
New Mexico state record. (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1914-19??, 1916-08-18
STATE FAIR
PRESENT YEAR
SURPASSES ALL
NEW FEATURES ADDED TO
LIST OF ENTERTAIN
MENTS. NOTHING LIKE IT
EVER SHOWN. KANGAROO
COURT GREAT

Albuquerque, N NJ, August Il
The appointment of J w. Kinney to
the office OF manager Of concession
of the New Mexico state fair was
the event OF chief interest in fair
circles last week. Mr.. Kinney has
had wide experience in this line OF
work having acted in a similar ca
pacity for a number OF fairs in Texas
and the states and considered the
ideal man for the position, He has
already taken up the duties OF his
position and is in complc'e charge
of all concessions of every character
at the fair grounds.
One of the most interesting OF ali
the fair events has recently been an
nounccd 1t is to be a grand mas
querade ball to be held On the princi-
pal street of albuquerque on a
night to be announced later. Several
bloc';5 81 Lenttal avenue vii! be roo
ed off and traffic on that thorough
fare will be suspended while the ball
5 III pro5-.sy Music W. be furnish
ed by the four excellent bands that
have been engaged for the week OF
the fair. and all the revclers will be
required to unmask at II O'Clock
sharp. The street mask ball is a
novel feature of the fair and will uu
doubtcdly prove one Of the hts o.
the entire week
In this connection there will be a
kangaroo court" which will be con
Quoted on the street in order that all
violation of the rules of the ball may
be punished by fitting sentence
The court and its sentences of course
will be distinctly in the line nf
Jokes and, will contribute greatly 10
the merriment Of the occasion.
President Southard is, again out
among the counties of the State
STIR '.g up ;':crest in the fair a1d
all reports coming in from him are
to the effect that even bigger crowds
than have been anticipated will be
i.r~:ent. N. !. Fox wr Il n 'ir.
Southard within the next few days
when the final work of lining up the
counties for exhibits at the fair will
be completed