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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20
Where the Real Credit BELONGS.

Generals in China for prompt action In saving
the Americans at <Pekin, but the credit OF
saving thousands OF American Citizens drag
months Of hot weather belongs to the prompt
action of Dandcllon Bitters. The quickest
acting and most satisfactory general system
tonic ever made.
Indigestion, Liver and Kidney troubles, low
and malarial fevers, dizziness, fainting spells
melancholy, poor appetite, sleeplessness, al
indicate dangerous condition OF the system
prevent some OF the contagious diseases
llandelion Bitters digests your food, and is
the best tonic known. Especially recon
mended for all female troubles and fol-
mothers worn out with the care of . nursing
baby. It makes sick people we'll. try it nov
and be convinced. McGrath h Still, Wood
In
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20

VI LEON,
son. ,i0 the county Of Decatur,
compiled with all the
IS OF the United States
ID with before an asso-
Ihorized to comm ence the
FoRE,i I, Charles g. Dawes,
3 Currency. do hereby certify
LANCE NATIONAL BANK OF
\ IN of Leon. in the county of
CaSe of Iowa, is authorized to
Business of banking rs pro-
b FIFTY One Hundred and ST.
Used Statutes of the Unit
TESTIMONY WHEREOF.
mess my hand and seal OF
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20

The report of George W. Sears, auditor.
showing fees collected to the amount OF
s4s % for the month of June. July and Aug
ust, was examined, found correct and 10 here.
by approved.
The report of j. u. Stockton. clerk of dis
trict court showing fees collected to the
amount of Sa2s.6a for the month of June. July
and August was examined, found correct and
hereby approved.
ling fees collected to the amount of S2s5. so for
the quarter ending June 10, 1850 was examin-
ed found correct aud Is hereby approved.
The report OF G. a. Brown, recorder. show
ing fees collected to the amount of s406. 20 for
the quarter ending June 30, 1900 was examin.
ed. found correct andsis hereby approved.
Il The final report of j. h. Killing, Justice OF
the peace is hereby approved.
The final report of o. W. Halstead. Justice
of the peace is hereby approved. d
The nnai report Of W. H. Kaikonn, Justice
of the peace 10 hereby approved.
The resignation of j. H. King. justice OF
the peace for Burrell township is hereby &C
oepted.
The resignation OF o. w. Haistead. Justice
OF the peace for New Buda township is hereby
accepted.
The resignation of W. Il. KalkofD, justice
Of the peace for Decatur township Is hereby
accepted.
IL. Wood is hereby appointed justice Of
the peace for Burreli townshipto fiil vacancy
| The ofacal bond OF s. L. Wood is hereby ap-
proved.
The board spent the remainder of the da,
lc0nsidering claims.
Ats o'clock board adjourned to meet Fri
day morning Al = O'Clock.
q Attest: ~. n. CAAfBELL,
Il GEO. w.EEARs. Chairman.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20
wonderful Eight

Cures cholera, diarrhoea. collie, lame
ness, cramps, sprains. lumbago, swell
Iings. neuralgia. rheumatism and tooth
ache. All pain, internal and external
cured quicker with Morley's Wonderful
Eight than any other remedy. Sold by
aGaptip every town. Free trial bottles
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20

The six-year old boy Of Osman Rev
fell from horse recently and fractured
both bones Of his left forearm. DR.. Der.
went was called, and found very diff
cult piece of work before him. We learn
however that the lad is doing well now.
Lamont Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20
BOARD or SUPERVISORS dEEf
The Official Report Of the Business Transacted b,
the Board of Supervisors, of Decatur
County at the September Meeting.

FRIDAY. .sentemher7 1aoo.
Board met pursuant 10 adioprnmen,.
Members all present,
Minutes of Thursdays proceeding were
read and approved.
The Board proceeded to the consideration
Of claims.
Claims for printing. books. stationery, etc.,
were allowed to the amount of $313.S2.
Miscellaneous Claims were allowed to the
amount of $75S.95.
County farm claims were allowed to the
amount OF $4s725.
Pauper claims from various townships
were allowed as follows:
Bloomington. ................ ......t II SO
Decatur. ...................... $1,000. u "a
Eden.. ......s............ 1913 10
Hamilton. ................. $40
Leon...... 1880. ........ $500. 109 So
Molgan........s... >. ................... IL 45
Richland .............. -. ........ :. 81 25
Woodland. ............ ............ 30 O3
The petition of Elizabeth Bobbltt for abate-
ment of tax in Leon township is hereby
granted.
The petition of Lucinda Black for abate-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20

dudley.
htist.
prs & Co.'S drug store, Leon
be In Leon the entire week
ednesday, when I will
once at Decatur City.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20
TWO Candidates

for the insane asylum saved themselves
from the stomach troubles that drive
folks crazy by taking DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin. 1t is guaranteed to cure
every form of stomach trouble. Sold by
L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-20
Don't SLING Mud.

Do not lose your head. Talk politics
but don't get mad. Then 20 to L. Van
Werden's drug store and get a trial bot
tie Of DR.. Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin,
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
Funeral of j. w. Lorbeer.

The funeral of John W, Lorbeer,
late yardmaster of the Oahu Rail
way & Land Company, was held
yesterday afternoon, at 2 o'clock,
from Harmony Odd Fellows Lodge
hall on King street. A large gather
ing of members fIom the various
Odd Fellows organizations were
present, L, H. Dee, Noble Grand
OF Harmony Lodge, presiding at
the ceremonies. The full ]. o. o. F.
ritual was observed both in the hall
and at the cemetary. The body
was glazed in the Nuuann cemetary
vault. Many flowers, tokens OF
regard from brother Odd Fellows
were heaped about the casket.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

publishing an interview with Ii
Hung Chang, quotes him as declar-
ing emphstically that China must
not, in any circumstances, cede any
more territory to any power. In
reply to question why the rebellion
was not put down, Earl Ii ia repre-
sented as having said: IL blame
Prince Tuan, the Empress Downger
and the whole Picking Government.
But for their lack Of energetic
action the situation would never
have become so serious.
The st. Petersburg correspondent
OF the Daily Mail says: "Active
negotiations are proceeding between
Russia and the United States, the
probable outcome OF which will be
aresolution to uphold the integrity
of China unconditionally."
ASbanghsi, correspondent of the
same paper says that the Americans
there are urging the appointment OF
General Macarthur as commander in
chief OF the allied forces.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
Our Leading Democrat.

Colonel Charles MCCARTHY is one
OF the most popular mon in Homo.
lulu, and the local Democratic
party did we'll when it made him
the leader of the party which Is
supported by the people. We
didn't expect to SEQ the picture OF
the gallant leader and Colonel
adjoining the columns Of the Police
Gazette OF New York. But hand
some "Charlie" is there in full
uniform among ballet dances and
other murderers, and the following
is the tribute to our own Colonel.
"Colonel Charles j. Mccarthy
is a prominent member OF the
National Guard at Honolulu. he
has become famous as a statesman.
politician, philapthrophist, soldier
and an all round sport. He keeps
a fiue stable of pacing horses, and
takes great interest in athletics.'
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
TO-NIGHT1.
THE 0RPHEUM
Family Theatre.
Entire Change OF
Program throughout
Ne " :: SONGS
NEW
SPECIALTIES
GET YOUR RESERVED SEATS
EARLY.
Box Office open after 8 A. NJ.
PHONE $40.
PHONE $40.
SALE OF LAND IN MANoA VAL
LEY, HONOLULU, OAHU.

OPPORTUNITY Is GIVEN TO
~ purchase in Manoa Valley
beautifully situated property con-
tanning all tho necessary essentials
for homestead and where healthful
climate and picturesque scenery are
in the midst OF historic surroundings
and all in contact with improved
grounds, planted with various for-
eign fruits az we'll as supplied with
fruits trees indigenous to Hawaii.
The acreage of 45.64 acres in fee
simple and Sl16 ACRES under long
and favorable leases.
Included in the improvements on
the fec simple portions. 10 "a roomy
modern dwelling house furnished
with sanitary and other conven-
iences; there is also situated thereon
roomy carriage-shed and stable.
Ths celebrated Waiakekua water
OF the Gods) Falls is in near prox-
unity and the cool, clear, sparkling
water therefrom flows through the
grounds, supplying ample oppor-
tunity for increased irrigation TO the
acreage already planted and which
ia capable of considerable improve
ment.
For further Information apply to.
j. II. BOYD,
Interior Department.
Honolulu. March %, 1900.
1469-tf
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
Court Notes.

Plaintiff in Ksuimakaole Lazarus
va, II. A. Juen ct al. has filed a join.
der in the demurrer fled by the re-.
spondents.
w. o. Smith, the managing trustee
OF the Lunalilo Estate, has filed the
annual accounts. The income and
current receipts for the year to July
3lst last amounts to $l5,365 35 aud
expenses to S12,67S 40, leaving a
balance Of $26S6 So. The trustees
hold securities amounting to $685.
SAIL.
AS guardian OF Ethel Gay ct al,
W. o. Smith has also fled his annual
account. He charges himself with
1855 SO and asks to be allowed S733.-
25, leaving balance OF S2,92273.
Aud as guardian of the Hamauku
minors, W. o. Smith has also filed
his annual account, wherein he
charges himself with S1S07sO and
asks to be allowed S2,O22.4 leaving
balance due him of S21462,
In H. FL. Parker VS.. Palea, motion
to reopen the case, it being one OF
those stricken off the other day, was
enied. Exceptions noted.
A motion to.quash indictment, in
one Of the assault cases against Chas
Downing was argued and overruled
this morning. Exceptions noted.
In Ishi Hazabro ct al, plea in ab.
atement, the Court ordered the de.
PENDANTS remanded to the custody
OF the High Sheriff and were releas-
ed on the same bonds.
In plea to quash indict-
ment in the mayham case oil
Kaapana, the Court overruled the
same. Exceptions noted. Defend
ant entered plea OF not guilty.
Aud in the robbery case of Kane
the Court overruled a motion tc
quash indictment. Exceptions not
ed. A demurrer to the indictment
was also presented and will be hearc
to- morrow.
In the sorcery case Of Koleka WV
a motion was made 10 dismiss the
complaint on the ground OF being
defective. Argued aud motion sus
tanned. A motion was also made t.
amend the complaint, but the Cour
denied it. A further motion wa
also made to remand the defendant
to the custody of the High Sheriff
and that new complaint be filed
but the Court thought otherwise
aud discharged the defendant.
The case against Manuel Barra
for needless driving will be on thi
afternoon.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
Lihue, December 9TH and 9Th,
NOTICE.

NJ. r, Counter, practical watch
maker, jeweler, and optician, person
al attention given to reparing,watch,
clock and jewellery, over 30 years ex-
perience. Gold and silver jewellery
manufactured by experienced work.
man on short notlce,quality OF goods
and work guaranteed as repre-.
sented. NJ. II. COUNTER.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
FIR sT AUsTRA ALLAN GovERooR.
Appointment Of the Earl of Hope
toun at 100000 Salary Meets
General Approval.

LONDON, Saturday.-The appoint
ment OF the Earl Of Hopetoun to
be frat Governor General OF the
Federated Australian Colonies, at a
salary of &l0,000, meets with gen.
eral approval. AS Governor OF Vic
toria the Earl became very popular
in Australia, while the tact with
who he has filled the duties OF
Lord Chamberlain has greatly added
to the young peers reputation.
The Earl OF Denbigh ID expected
to succeed to the royal office-Lord
Chamberlain Of Her Majesty House
hold.
Though Australian federation is
an established fact owing to the
Queens signature being affixed to
the bill, and though the Governor
General has been appointed, the
location OF the Australian capt. q
has not yet been decided upon. By
the terms OF the new constitution il
is to bs New South Wales. distant
no less than hundred miles from
Sydney.
The intercity rivalry makes the
fnal selection matter OF grave i'm
port. When the matter is decided
a hundred square miles will be taker
from New South Wales, becoming
the property of the Commonwealth
on the same plan as Washington
and the District OF Columbia. II
the meanwhile Melbourne will be
the temporary seat of the LeRisla
ture.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
Great Shoe Sale.

L. D. Kerr g. Co., Ltd, having
bought the stocks OF the Fairchild
Shoe House and A. Il. Murphy "
GO. at prices that enable them to
sell at ono half the original cost
prices, the public will be offered
bargains, call early and secure first
choice.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
FOR SALE.

A s4od Investment in fee simple on
Punchhowl s rect, near Mormon Church
Brings in $50 per menth. Apply 10
WILLIAM SAVIDGE,
l3l7 u No. 600 Merchant Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
NORRIS K KEOROEALOLE,

OFEIOE, NO. Is KAAHUMANC
Street, Honolulu, formerly A. Rosa's
office. United States Custom House
Brokers, Accountants, Rearohers OF
TitlSs and GSpAral RnsinASs Agsnts.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

When you want a hack ring up
1871. On that stand you will get q
reliable and good driver, fine hack,
and no overcharging.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

All Chez, the Waialua Chinaman
who was brought to Honolulu for
trial on charge of selling liquor
without licence was discharged
in the District Court this morning,
Mr.. Stanley dsfauded the man.
Judge Wilcox hold that the evidence
was insufficient to convict All Chee,
although he personally knew, as
we'll as others in the Courtroom,
that All Chez did sell liquor-but
not on that particular date.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
BY AUTHORITY.
DEPARTMENT oF PUBLIC IN
sTRUoTIcN.
Notice to Teachers Examination.

Notice to Teachers Examination.
Examinations of candidates for
Teachers Primary Grade Certi6-
Gates will be held at the High
School, Honolulu, on September Bird
and 4th, beginning at 8 o'clock, A. NJ.
Examinations will also be held by
the Travelling Normal Instructors
as follows-subject to unavoidable
changes, OF which notice will be
given by telephone.
Waiohinu, September IA aud 18th.
Hilo, October 18th and 18th.
Honokaa, November Fad aud 3rd.
Kona. waens, December 9TH and
9Th.
MAUI.
Wailuku, September 14th aud 18th,
Hama, October 18th aud 18th.
Lahaina, November 2nd and 3rd.
H KAUAI.
Lihue, December 9TH and 9Th.
All teachers without certificates,
and those holding second and third
class certificates that have expired
are required to present themselves
for examination.
ALATAU L. ATKINSON,
Superintendent OF Public Instruc-
ton. 1593-3t
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

Two furnished rooms TO Let st No
9 Gard II Lane, opposite Catholic
Mission.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

The Mariposa is due for San
Francisco on Friday.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

Honolulu Messenger Service de-
liver messages and packages. Tele-
Phone, 37S
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

The Orpheum's specialities are
making hit.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
LOCAL AND GENERAL NEws.

The INDEPENDENT so cent per
month.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

One thing is sure aud that ia that
George Lycurgus aud his staff can
furnish banquet the equal Of which
has not yet been seen or tasted in
Honolulu. There is no free lunch
in this item Mr.. Republican.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

With The deepest regret The
INDEPENDENT announces the death
OF j. w. Yarndley one Of the warm
est hearted Of our local musicians.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15
FOR SALE.

Large Warehouse in good location
Applyto WILLIAM 6AVIDGE,
l3l7-tf FOG Merchant Street.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

The Alameda arrived in time for
breakfast this morning bringing a
fair passenger list and Eve days
files OF newspapers. She sails at
2 o'clock this afternoou.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

Don't isil to ring up Telephone
444, American Messenger Service, il
you have any messages or packages
to deliver.
The Independent. [volume] (Honolulu, H.I.) 1895-1905, 1900-08-15

Kentucby's famous jessie Moore
Whiskey, unequalled for it's purity
and excellence. On ssle at any OF
the saloons and at Loveioy & Co.,
distributing agents for the Hawaiian
islanda
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
The Third District
Republican Convention
WILL BE HELD IN
City HALL, Watervilie,
Tues, April 10th, 1900
AT IL O'CLOCK A. NJ

for the purpose Of nominating a candi-
date for Congress to be voted for at the
State election, Monday, September 10,
1900.
To select two district delegates and
two alternates to attend the National
Republican Convention to be held at
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. on Tuesday
June 19, 1900, and transact any other buSi-
ness that may properly come before IT,
The basis of representation Will be as
follows: Each City, Town and Planta,
ton will be entitled to one delegate ana
for each seventy-five votes cast Tor the
Republican candidate for Governor IN
1896, an additional delegate, and for a
fraction of forty votes in excess OF sew
enty-five votes. an additional delegate
Vacancies in the delegation OF any CITY,
Town or Plantation can only be hlled by
a resident of the county in which the
vacancy exists.
The District Committee will be in SEES
sion in the reception room of the hall at
nine o'clock on the morning OF the con-
vention, for the purpose of receiving the
credentials of delegates. Delegates In
order 20 be eligible to participate in the
convention, must be elected subsequent to
the date of the call for this convention.
j. w. BLACK, Chairman.
F. o. NICKERY,
w. II. WILDES.
CHARLES II. DRUMMEY,
District Committee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23

The only question that appears To
Pacific cable. is whether it shall be
built by the government or private
capital. The Senate believes that il
Uncle Sam. We are inclined to agree
with this view Of the question. Still
questions of this character should not
be permitted TO endanger the whole
project.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23

It is thought that the recent unfavor-
able weather will make it very bad
for the lumbermen near Ashland. some
of whom have been obliged to give up
work altogether. They have necessar-
lily been abandoned because Of so
much water. Several camps broke up
sooner than they otherwise would on
account Of the fact. Many men from
Ashland are planning to 60 on the
drive in the spring. 1t is said that
wages will be high and work plenty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
worse than a scare.

1t is incredible that the Beers will
carry out their threat to blow up the
Johannesburg mines as a means of
stopping the British advances upon
Pretoria To begin with. it would not
avail to stop Lord Roberts in the least.
and it would deprive the Beers of the
sympathy they now have among near
ly all nations 1t would be a most
wanton destruction Of property owned
by others, for much American and
German, as Well English capital is
invested in these mines.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
100000 Shares
OF this stock are now offered a par
$1.OO Per Share.

FuIIY plId ana NOTWITHSTANDING.
The company pays regular monthly
dividends If one per cent and all share
holders uf record March 18th will receive
the regular monthly dividend payable
April lst.
No investor can afford To ignore the
above figures. nor the security guarin-
tred to his investment BY the company :
peculiar feature Of having all its ac-
counts audited ana certified quarterly. A
well-known firm Of Chartered Accom-
tlnts Of international reputation are au-
ditors Of the company. ana have been in
structed To audit AIT quarterly accounts
Of earnings ana net profits before the
same are issutd ID shareholders.
Send for prospectus ana directors re-
port.
Applications for stock, ACCOMPANIED By
remittance, will be received by the Fiscal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Maine G0ssip
The Ridiculous Optimist.

There was once 4 man who smiled
Because the day was bright,
Because ne slept at night,
Because God gave him sight
To gaze upon his child.
Because his little one
Could leap and laugh and run,
Because the distant sun
Smiled on the earth. he smiled.
He smiled because the sky
Was high above his head.
Because the rose was red.
Because the past was dead!
He never wondered why
The Lord had blundered 50
That all things have to go WI
The wrong way here below
The oveFarching sky.
lie toiled ana still was glad
Because the air was free.
Because he loved and she
That claimed his love and he 4
Shared all the joys they had!
Because the grasses grew,
Because the sweet winds blew,
Because that he could heW
And hammer, he was glad.
because he lived he smiled
And did not look ahead
With bitterness or dread.
BUT nightly sought his bed
AS calmly as a child;
And people called him mad
For being always glad
With such things as he had.
And shook their heads and smiled. .
Chicago Times-Heraid-
1t is now proper to say last" not
this" winter.
Pressure Isle, without policeman.
wonders who will enforce its new cur
few law.
New Hampshire's Fast Day is set
for April 10 1t would be really too
bad if Governor Powers forgot to APP
| point Names
The spring vacations are beginning,
| and it is in order for the young man to
tackle the waiting wood pile.
Bangor denies that the Penobscot
J has opened for navigation, or that it
! has any idea Of doing so for weeks to
come.
1 The old people are the youngest of
them all down in Waldo county, and
dancing is their longest and strongest
suit.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23
Which Wav?

Are the children growing
nicely? A little stronger
each month"; A trihe
heavier That's good.
Or is oE7 ofthem growing
the other way? Growing
weaker, growing thinner,
growing Paler3
If SO, you should try
SCOTS Emulsion at once.
IT'S both a food and a
medicine to all delicate
children. 1t makes them
grow in the right way
taller, stronger, healthier.
sos. and $I.oo. all druggists.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23

The canvass for the fund to purchase
the City Hospital lot and buildings is
now well under way. Our people are
taking very general and thus far
generous interest in the movement,
and there is every reason to believe
that the efforts of the soliciting com
mittee will be crowned with success.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1900-03-23

Mr.. Irving Winslow of Boston, who
has attained some little notoriety as
the secretary Of the so-called "anti-im-
perialistic league" an organization
composed chiefly Of himself and Ed
ward Atkinson, claims that he has
positive reasons for knowing that the
Filipino congress still exists. Now if
he will kindly point it out to General
Otis. he will win at least one smile
from grateful people ere he sinks
hack again into his native oblivion.