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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
Observation-Disclosures
Extracts from the Aus
tralian Election Law.

LII MARKzNG THE BALLO7.--Upon retiring to the "
votng booth the voter shall prepare his ballot by placing
the Square opposite the OF each candidate TOT
or if he desires to vote for all the
candidates upon any ticket he may do by placing cross
the head Of the ticket The voter also insert
in writing in the proper place. the name OF any person Tor
whom he desires to vot making opposite thereto Inc
unnecessary marking Of in below marked
~ circle shall not affect the validity OF his vote
I'll How COUNTED-Balots marked as first provided in '
preceding for the candidates desig
mated by the marks in the When circle is Marked
- the ballot shall be all the upon the ticket
u beneath The making of in the square OF
ticket than the marked the circle shall not affect
validity ballot except the Office for which the
opposite whose such made is cand
date that office the vote shall not be counted When
M than circle Marked the ballot shall be rejected
~ When only candidate for office to be elected the
marks opposite the names OF more than one
therefor such vote shall not be counted for uoh
~ Office whether the circle is marked not When two
~ more officers kind be elected if
opposite the of candidates for such Office
than there officers be elected to such office the
ballot shall not be counted for such candidates If for
impossible determine the voters choice for any
filed his ballot shall not be counted for such Office
~ Any ballot by the any other than
this chapter and that such mark may be
nsed the purpose identifying such ballot, shall be
Injected
E sEC1z0N 11g1-voting Spoiled Ballots The
Voting mark shall be in the circle square. Any
who shall spoil his ballot may returning the to
he Judges receive another in place thereof but
receive than three ballots, including the first
to him. None but ballots provided in accordance
~ with the provisions of this chapter shall be counted
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
Excursion Tickets

To nearly all points in the United
States on sale at all ticket offices of the
Chicago Great Western Ry. on the first
and third Tuesdays of October, Novem-
Der and December, ut the very low
homeseekers rate of one fare plus $500
for the round trip. Tickets good for
return within 81 days from date of sale.
Persons contemplating trip will save
money by calling on any Great Western
agent and obtaining detail information
regarding the homeseekers rates, or adj
dressing F. H. Lord, G. P. & 7. A., l13
Adams ST., Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

Raven Food is positive cure for chick
en- cholera, roupe, gapas and all dis
eases Of poultry. 1t regulates the
bowels, blood and digestive organs,
produces bone. muscle and larger fowl;
Young Chickens will grow rapidly free
from disease. Try dollar box; no cure
no nav and money refunded. For sale
by w. L. Barry, Harness Shop, Leon,
iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

For growing colts Raven Food puri-
fies the blood, regulates the kidneys,
cures scours and exterminates worms. 1t
cures colds, coughs, distemper. pinkeye
and heaves in horses. 1t is good
for overworked horses and old horses,
and prevents mares from dropping their
colts prematurely. Try dollar box; no
cure no pay and money refunded. For
sale by W.. L. Barry, Harness Shop,
Leon, Iowa,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

A branch Office OF "Bialr" the Des
Moines florist, has been established at
The REPORTER Office. Parties desiring
cut flowers can leave their order at this
Office and the flowers will be promptly
furnished. Can quote prices on any cut
flowers, and guarantee flowers fresh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

When you want bright, lasting shine
put on your shoes in an artistic manner,
call on Buck Peugh, at the Hotel Leon.
He gives the best shine black or tan in
Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

Cheap one way and round trip second
class settlers tickets on sale to all
points west and northwest, October 80,
November 8-l3, 20 and 81. Round trip
tickets Ii tit 50 days. 9. Nj. Ketcham,
agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

i See Joe 81. Warner, the north side
.jeweler, for all kinds Of clesning and re-.
pairing. All work guaranteed and
prices lowest IN the city.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22

roe Kincaid went at once to
the Berry homestead and by
request of the family sum-
moned a jury and held an in
quest. The testimony before
the iuryis given, in substance,
above aud the verdict returned
was that the young man came
to his death by his own hand.
Bart Berry was about 30
years of age and unmarried.
He was member of the Burke
company that volunteered for
the Spanish-American war,
and was liked by his comrades.
He was his own worst enemy,
having been drinking heavily
for some time. Whiskey was
doubtless the cause OF the
rash act which ended his life.
The mother and brothers
and sisters have the sympathy
of their friends in the sore
affliction.
The funeral took place
Tuesday evening at 5 o'clock,
the service being conducted
bv Rev. Jno. w. Jones, of the
Morganton circuit. The re-
mains were buried in Zior
Methodist church yard, nea,
the Berry homestead.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22

a;lments of our people keeps
Dr. Tennessee on the 20 all
the time. His patients are
getting along nicely, however,
The young folks from
around Gilboa will 60 on a
picnic excursion to Glen
Alpine Springs. This a
favorite place for picnics this
year.
Some important items are
doubtless omitted owing to
~ No Hoo's" being confined
to the harvest field. Good
crops of wheat are being har-
vested.
Children's Day services
were held by the Snow Hill
Sunday school Sunday. Ow-
ing to the inclemency of the
weather quite a number were
prevented from attending
from this place. We learn,
however, that the exercises
were very good.
More anon.
Z NOHOO.
June II, 1900.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22
LOCAL AND PERSONAL.

Mrs. Waits Williams IS
visiting relativesat Rutherford
College this week.
Mr.. Samuel May, Of the
firm of May & Lane, grocers,
left Monday for the North on
a two weeks vacation.
Mr.. J. F. Spainhour's fam
i1v and Miss Maud Patton lett
Wednesday for Boone, where
they will spend the summer
The eighteen-months-old
child of Mr.. and Mrs. VIII
Bright, of Lower Greek town
ship, died Sunday night and
was buried at Mt. Pleasant
church Monday evening.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22

If troubled with rheumatism. give
Chamberlain's Pain Balm a trial.
will not cost you a cent if it does ~
good. One application will relieve 'ne
pain. 1t also cures sprains and 0rulse
in one-third the time required oy az
other treatment. Cuts, burns, fros',
bites, quinsey. pains in the side az
chest, glandular and other swel'i':
are quickly cured by apply Il ;"
Every bottle warranted. Price. = az
so cts. w. A. Leslie, druggl''
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22

turned here Monday, after a
visit of month at her home
in Turnersburg.
Miss Hettie Wilburn spen,
a few days with relatives at
Thermal City last week and
returned here Monday.
DR.. Leslie Evans, of Favette-
Vile, visited relatives at the
Hospital for several DAYS
past, returning to his home
Tuesday.
Miss Lula Nelson, of Pat
terson, who has been on visit
for some time with her sister
Mrs. w. K. Houk, returned
to her home Wednesday.
Misses Olive Bostian, Mary
Davidson, Sarah Cowan and
Bessie Brown, young ladies
of Statesville and students of
the Asheville normal school.
en- route to their homes, stop
ped over here for a day or so
last week, to visit relatives
and friends at the Hospital.
| President Houk of the
White Supremacy Club de-
sires it to be thoroughly
known that there will be a
great rally of his club at Oak
Forest in July. Prominent
speakers will be there Mr..
J. F. Spainhour, Hon. W. H.
Bower,-any way an effort
will be made to have the latter
there, with others. There
: will be barrels of ice-cold
lemonade given away and a
band of music. The date will
be given in The BURKE
< COUNTY News later. Lool
out for it and come.
. SCRIBO.
June goth, 1900.
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22

Correspondence of the News.
Mr.. Waits Ward, of Spen-
Ger, is expected home Satur-
day.
Mr.. J. D. Pitts purchased a
new reaper and binder this
week.
Miss Matte Simpson, of
the Hospital, visited her par
ents Sunday.
Mrs. w. w. Patton and
child have been sick for the
past few days.
Mr.. David B. Garrison has
been busy down about Ed
ridge taking the census.
Rev. Williams filled the pull
pit at the Presbyterian church
Sunday evening at 3 o'clock.
Mr.. Frank Brinkley, of the
firm of Pitts s. Brinklev, o1
Bridgewater, was here Sun.
day.
Mr.. Claud Bright, who has
been very low with typhoid
fever, is thought to be conva
lescing.
Mr.. and Mrs. NJ. n. Hen.
nessee attended the funera
service of their cousin Bar
Berry, Jr.
Miss Daisy Simpson return
ed home Sunday evening
after having spent wee1
visiting friends in Old Fort.
James Scott, having receive,
: an invitation, is seriously con
templating attending the com
mencement at the State In
dustrial and Normal College
Responding to the physica
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22
STATE HOSPITAL NOTES.
Personal Mention and Items of News
by Our Regular Reporter.

Personal Mention and Items Of News
by Our Regular Reporter.
Mrs. ]. L. Nelson is visiting
relatives in Caldwell county.
Miss Mamie McGimpsey is
on a visit to her home at Table
Rock.
DR.. Whitehead, of Sails
bury, was a visitor here last
week.
Miss Lille Patton is visit
ing her home at Table Rock
for two weeks.
Miss Mamie Finley went
up to Glen Alpine last week
on a short visit.
Rev. T. w. DeVane went to
Asheville Tuesday on a visit
for several days.
There are some cases OF
whooping cough among the
children in this locality.
DR.. G.. E. Ross is census
enumerator for the Hospital
and has about completed the
task.
Miss Maud Ferree returned
Friday from a visit of several
weeks at her home, Burke.
mont.
Mrs. w. K. Houk and little
daughter are visiting relatives
in Caldwell county for a
month.
Mrs. Frank Smith, of Char
lotte, came up on the excur
sion Tuesday and spent tn.
day here.
Mr.. Marsh Ferree came !,
Tuesday evening from a sta,
of several DAYS at his home a
. Burkemont.
Miss D. E. Stikeleather re
The Burke County news., 1900-06-22
B. A, BERRY COMMITS SUICIDE
SHOOTS HIMSELF THROUGH THE
HEAD WITH A PISTOL.
The Tragedy Occurs at the Home Of
the Young Mans Mother Monday
Evening Heavy Drinking the Prob

8Ole V6U0e.
Bart A. Berry, a son of the
late Sheriff B. A. Berry, of
Burke. committed suicide
Monday evening last about 8
o'clock at the home of his
mother, four miles east Of
Morganton. He and his
mother we're the only persons
in the house at the time. The
young man had been to town
that day and returned home
about sundown. Supper was
over and his mother, not feel
ing we'll, was lying on the bed
in her room when her son
came in. She told him he
would find his supper on the
table in the dining room. He
went to the table and ate his
supper, leaving his pistol in
his mothers room. Mrs.
Berry says after her son had
eaten his supper he went out
into the yard, and that through
a window she saw him leaning
against tree and looking
downward as if in a deep
study. After awhile he came
into the house, still showing
signs of a troubled mind.
His mother questioned him as
to what his trouble was and
he replied that some men were
after him and would be there
in ten minutes. He then took
his pistol and walked into the
parlor, closing the door behind
him. In a few seconds Mrs.
Berry heard the report OF a
pistol, and on opening the
parlor door heard the blood
from her sons wound pouring
on the floor. The room was
dark and she could see nothing
yet she supposed what proved
to be true-that her son ha(
taken his life. At this poin
Mrs. Berry fell in the f1oo1
and was unconscious for sev
eral minutes. When she re
covered she ran into the ware
and screamed for help. Jas
per Baker and his sons, VIII
live nearby. heard her scream
and were soon on the scene
They found the young ma
living on a sofa with a woun'
in his head. A pistol was ly
ing on the floor nearby. II
lived only about half an hou
after Baker and sons arrived
The pistol was of ~ calibr
and the ball had passed entire
" through the head just bac
of the ears and buried itsel
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26
CURIOUS SEED LABELS.
OLA Markiag. On FREE sanplss fssa

OLA Markings On Free sanplss frSa
CoagressmsA
Persons who receive seeds from the
United States department OF agricul-
ture through the courtesy Of their rep
resentative In congress find some curl
Gus information printed on the pack
eta. Thus, cannas, which convey to
the ordinary mind an idea Of a large
leafed plant attractive for grouping IN
large lawns. are stated on the agri.
cultural department packages to be
IAN interesting genus. the under
ground stems Of which arc eaten IN
Peru" Also. "from some unknown
species the famous tous-Ies-mols.'
valuable arrov-root Il made The
seed, which Is said BY Lindley to Be
used a. substitute for coffee, II sons
times used a. shot" The lonely su-
burban dWeller may find this hint use
full: 1T win keep for thirty years and
then yegetate." The old-fashioned
marigold Is said to have '.repute In
domestic medicines az q cure for
measles; used In soups, also 70 make
a kind OF vinegar" The common xin-
Mas derive their name from Profess
sor linn. q German botanist-" Lark
spurs botanical name 10 "delphinun
from dolphin. dolphin. referring to
the supposed resemblance In the nee
tary Of the plant To the imaginary ag-
ures OF the doiphinaL" All the papers
OF seeds sent out by the department.
bear the request. Please report the
result Of your trial to this depart
ment" These reports must Be inter
esting. especially those turned In b.
amateur gardeners.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

IN THE LAKE COUNTRY

Of Northern Illinois, Wisconsin, Min
nesota and Michigan, there are hun
dreds Of the most charming Summer
Resorts awaiting the arrival Of thou
sands OF tourists from the South and
East.
Among the list Of near By places
are Fox Lake, Delavan. LauderdaIe,
Waukesha. Oconomowoc. Palmyra.
The Dells at Kilbourn. EIkhart and
Madison. while little further on are
Minocqua, Star Lake. Frontenae,
White Bear. Minnetonka and Mar
qaette on Lake Superior.
For pamphlet Of Summer Homes
for 1900" or for copy OF our hand
somely illustrated Summer book, en-
titled 'In The Lake Country" apply
TO nearest ticket agent or address
with four cents in postage. Geo. H.
Heafford, General Passenger Agent
Old Colony Building. Chicago. Ill
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26
FERTILE COLORADO.

The Denver q mo Grande railroad
has Just published second edition OF
THE FERTILE LANDS OF COLO
RADIO" which gives q concise descrip-
ton Of the vast area Of agricultural
horticultural and grazing lands located
on its line in the state Of Colorado
and the Territory Of New Mexico, and
fun information as to the stock inter
ests. the sugar beet industry and farm
Ing by irrigation. II Is q truthful
representation OF the numerous and
wonderful products Of the soil In
that portion Of the country and q
Of especial interest to all who are in
terested In agriculture or kindred pur-
suits.
Copies Of this book win be sent free
on application to s. K Hooper. G.P-A.
d. q r. @. r. R., Denver. Colo.
or any Official OF the Denver & Bio
Grande railroad
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26
ny Jskl.s 4. sAs P.i,sA


Before ! went TO college" sail 4
minister Of Utica. Il did supply work
on q certain charge one summsr. In
the Methodist church We HAD service
morning and evening. There vas q
Presbyterian church IN the village,
and the pastor from another village
supplied It. preaching there once q
Sunday In the afternoon I vent 70
hear him one afternoon. he wa a
eollege-bred man and was supposed to
be away MP. When he spied ne N
the congregation be came down and
asked me to assist In the opening ex-
ercises. When We were seated he
asked me to read the first iesson. and
At the same time announced that n
was q certain chapter In the Book Of
Numbers. Just before was 20 read
! reached up 10 the desk ana took
down the Bible and opened to the
place glanced down over the chan
ter and saw Il was a mass Of unpro-
nouneeable name& / knew that he
was working . Joke On me. He knew
that could not ger away With thoss
names. I said nothing. but shsn the
time came I stood up and announced
the chapter following ana reaa II
when I sat down he gave ne look
and he got one back. I whlspsred
hoarsely. I guess not Those were
ths'oAiy vqtA spoken On The subIeel-
--Uuca obssrFer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

The owner Of q few shares Of the
stock Of the American Sugar Refining
Company, otherwise the sugar trust, I"
has begun suit against that corpora
ton to get some Information which he
thinks he is entitled to as q stock
holder. He wishes to know, among
other things. what amount Of the cap
ital stock Of SIS. 000, 900 Of the COM
pany Is invested In refneries and real
estate directly owned by II, how much
In the stock Of other companies, and
what their names and locations are.
This inquisitiye stockholder would like
to see the balance sheets Of the COM
pahy at the close Of each years BUSH
ness since the date Of incorporation
and also the balance sheets Of the COM
panies owned or controlled by the de-
PENDANT company. He would also like
to know what has been done with the
millions Of surplus the latter had on
hand on Jan. last
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26
CURRENT TOPICS
TEE AUsrsALIAN nILL-


The amendments offered TO the Aus
.ralian federation bill In the House OF
Commons seem to be reasonable
enough from the point Of view Of the
imperial government The colonies Of
Australia and New Zealand have
united In q federation. The relations
Of the colonies toward one another are
described Jas much the same as those
subsisting among the states In the
American union. The central govern
ment Is much the same In its fune-
tons and formation as the federal gov
eminent OF the United States. In rec
milton Of the authority Of Great Brit
ain the constitution Of the federated
colonies has been submitted to the i'm
perial government for approval. In
passing upon the measure the govern
ment now objects to the constitution
because II makes final the findings Of
the Supreme Court Of the Australian
federation. Hitherto an appeal from
the several colonies TO the imperial
privy council at London has been pos
sible The act of the. federation seeks
to cut on this right OF appeal without
the consent of the imperial govern
ment. The effect Of the amendment IL
TO nullify that provision Of the consti-
tuition.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26
noneAN AND rHE CANAL

In the Senate Friday Mr.. Morgan.
chairman Of the committee on inter-
oceanic caRls. offered resolution d.
recting the committee to make an In
vestigation sweeping In its character
Of the dealings Of individuals with q
view to monopolizing ship canal At
Panama or in Nicaragua, and whether
the individuals or corporation pro-
poses to ohstrnct the United States in
the construction Of the isthmian canal.
Mr.. Morgan stated that the object Of
the inquiry proposed Is 20 enable the
President OF the United States -
check and destroy conspiracy
founded In fraud and corruption and
arrogance-against the highest rights
and privileges Of the people and gov
.rnment Of the United States" The
resolution was referred.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26
! sIr or HUMAN MATURE.


ne Progresses -
II occurred at the opera thouss. and
he rnorbidIy eiings 10 the idea that the
entire audience knew Just what hap
pened, says the Detroit Free Pres. He
was there IN good form, mis- wife look
ed the highly gentesl without appear
ing conspicuous, and he was entirely
satisfied with the family representa-
ton until he wanted to know the name
Of very pretty and fascinating solo
Est. He held his program close to his
nose, held Il at arms length and held
It At all intermediate points. Too
bad" commented the matronly look
Ing woman on his right TO the young
er woman accompanying her. that
he can't read" isn't itf And he has
4 bright face, too. Probably . self
made man" They had whispered. but
Q good deal OF noise In required In
whispering against q stage singer. and
he heard. He blushed until his hair
itself was light red. and turned half
way about to address his wife. who
II the woman we are listening tor
How can I tell? have on my TAR
seeing glasses. / told you how Il would
be before we came" That's nice.
isn't ~ We don't know how many
acts there are, We don't know where
the scenes are laid. and We don't know
one person from another. Which u
the starr" Can help your" asked
the good-natured matron 10 the right
still under the impression that he
could not read. She went straight On
telling him the name Of the opera.
the nimsy plot that carried II. where
the scenes were laid. and was last ais
eoursing upon the soloist in . way
that was uneonscIously patronizinE.
when the wife broke from suppressed
into speech: He ear read
al well enough, madam. He's . col
lege graduate for that matter. and ] |
can read In several modern languages: |
but he's proud and s.. That's all there |
Il to # Put these on" and she Wig
orously produced q pair Of nose
glasses. 7 wonder II youu ever have
any sense" He donned the glasses and
looked silly.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

There 4 Eood news Cor stout ngureA
The long sash ends introduced It tie
side and the points 20 fhs iaeksts
which form part Of many Of TIE
dresses diminish the apparent siss. Tns
s1shes arc often made IN penns. which
y perhaps not 50 new ~ satin e enlns.
4 son fzbrie Which las graf asal =
rsconnen1 r.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

z Is possible to save IRON 80 b 81
On carriages o. other vehicles b. pur-
chasing nom q manufacturer who sell.
direct % consumers A reliable house
and perhaps the eldest one doing 5uzi-
ness on this plan Is the Elkhart Car
rage & Harness Mfg Co. Of EIkhart
Indiana Their vehicles and harness
are Of the best both In style and quail
ity. and at prices that are right.
Their customers always eet satisfac-
ton. See their Advertisement In thIs
paper. (
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

VIA Chicago. Union Pacins = Ncrlh,
western line. Colorado special" leaves
Chicago 70 every morning. striving
Denver 1:zo the next afternoon. Col
orado Springs and Naniton same sv-
ening. No change Of cars. All meals
In dining cars. Another fast train a.
1890 ,. N. daily. New book. Color
ado illustrated, mailed On receipt Of
four cents postage. Ticket odices.
Chicago q Northwestern railway. lss
Clark street. and Wells street station
Marry In haste and repent At leisure
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

The commercial selslions % San
Francisco with oriental countries are
80 direct that the appearance Of the
subonic plague IN that port was inevi-
table. Indeed. Il has been q matter Of
eondsr that more cases haretnot been
discovered in this country. The pub
&c may reasonably expect to hear sf
deaths frcn plasne IN other American
cities before the close q ne summer.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

m washington MUTUAL Mining Investmens
%. Mutual Life Bldg, Seattle. Washingsou,
g1arantees per cent ineeress On an invesS
meats. and equal participates IN proffs made
IN mining In Alaska and elsewhere. Great ID
vantages 20 small invesaorz Wrfts for cdr.
c1lAE. HIGHEST references.
The broad ax. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1895-19??, 1900-05-26

= am SURPRISED that yun ars a.
lowed 20 many 1berties.- s.Id ths
prison visitor. ''xes. lady.- rspli.a
ne horss ,pproprizt1r. -ih<, riyst 3,
slucst sfery u1<Fty brl q rsni i.In<.
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