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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

y. w. Dale, the progressive owner Of
ks Utility Stock Farm, one mile east of
~ shipped two very fine Barred Ply
Rock cockerels to J. H. Ashley,
(ngton, Nebraska, Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

4. Ruth Harris has just returned
Il .Des Moines where she has taken a
special course in the latest styles in
hressmaking. Will be at home second
aoor east of L. d. S. church. SGT
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Dealers in gasoline will be interested
X in knowing that the supreme court has
\ rendered decision in which it holds
that where dealer sells gasoline with
Tout marking the package, cask, barrel
tNor vessel gasoline be is responsible
vfor any accident that may result to any.
1one not knowing what it contains.
County auditor Gill is circulating a
Petition asking congress to pass a spec
Nal pension bill for the relief of Willis
Hines, an old soldier residing near
4 Nigh Point. Mr.. Hines was wounded
a turing the war, and about year ago he
Il lhet with an accident, breaking his leg
1hea- the old wound and the result is,
be has entirely lost the use of his leg.
flte petition is being numerously signed.
Charles Hamm, the young man who
was placed in Jail Thursday for horse
Stealing, nearly succeeded in ending his
life by hanging Friday evening. He
\ tore his towel in two and hung himself
sslAAOAA SuC Odlo VI y Luc CeEG. wv U6u JAM.
tor George German took supper to
Hamm he found the latter unconcious.
Aftes being revived Hamm was very
4 respondent, saying be had nothing to
live for, but is now thought to have re-.
covered his courage. Mt. Ayr News.
The grand lodge and Rebekah assem-.
bly, l. o. o. F. held at Creston last week
was quite we'll attended and the visitors
were entertained in delightful manner,
every attention being shown them by
the hospitable citizens of Creston.
Among those who attended from this
county were DR.. j. H. Robinson and
wife, George P. Campbell and wife,
Frank Osborne, G. l.. Rudibaugh, ]. L.
McLain, VIM. Asbach, Ell Teale and
Harvey Shoemaker, of Davis City; w.
A. Hamilton, of Blockley; S. H. Gov
ington and w. B. Gilreath, of Grand
River. and John Tullis, of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

What cures and keeps you free from
Sick Headache? Why, DR.. Caldwell's
Syrup Pepsin. Sold by L. vanWerden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

misunderstanding. Call at Mrs.
A. a. Roy's. MISS l.. NJ. WARSocK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

G. M. Axes and A. j. Jones took 8
shipment of hogs to st. Joe Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24
For Sale

Or trade for wood or corn, first class
second hand buggy, apply at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Gates & Keller have traded their stock
of clothing and shoes located in the
Finley block to l. N. McDonough, OF
Eden township, for his 440 acre farm
south of Leon, the consideration of the
farm being $50 per acre. The store is
closed while the invoice is being made,
but will be open for business in few
DAYS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Maple City Self Washing Soap works
perfectly in hard water. 1t bleache.
white clothes and will not fade fas
colo1s.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Albert Northrup, one of the Oldest
and wealthiest men in the county, died
at the home Of his son near Woodland
Tuesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Nor Sankey has moved his family
here from Excelsior, Minnesota, and is
occupying the Young property on
north Church street recently vacated by
IS. L. Darrah. He has resumed his
duties as travelling salesman after be.
ing off duty for several weeks on ac.
count of an attack of rheumatism.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

John Keller is quite sick at his home
south of town with an attack of rheu-
matism
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

A twelve pound boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. l.. E. Stewart, of Center town
ship, Tuesday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

A splendid line of Mems and Boys
Caps bought to sell at the right price.
GILREATII & JOHNSTON,
Grand Riyer, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Oscar McCarl, a young man who lives
at Grand River, was arrested at Osceola
last week on the charge of petit larceny
and sentenced to ten days in Jail. He
confessed to the Osceola authorities that
he burglarized the depot at Grand
River couple of weeks ago, and it is
probable he will be brought here to be
tried for burglary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

For SALE.-A good wood heating
stove. Call at The REPORTER Office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

w. A. Brown returned Friday from
Des Moines where he closed contract
to manage the Manhattan Beach Hotel
at Lake Okoboji during the open season
next summer. The hotel property was
purchased year ago by Des Moines
capitalists and they have already great
ly improved it. Plans have been pre-.
pared for extensive improvements be.
fore next season, the capacity being
d oubled, a new pavilion and other at
fractions added. A special steamer will
oe chartered to convey guests of the
hotel to and from the railroad stations
and no expense will be spared in max
ing Manhattan Beach the most popular
resort at the lakes. And in this con.
nection it is hardly necessary to say
that better manager could not have
been secured than Will Brown for he is
one of the best known and best liked
bonifaces of the state. Under his man
agement the Manhattan Beach Hotel
will do great business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

bruises and scratches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Frank'Moreland's public sale will be
held at his farm 3 miles south of Van
Vert on Tuesday, Oct. goth, as adver-
tised on the bills, the date not being
changed as reported.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Wilma, the seven months old daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. Lyss jenkins, died
yesterday morning, after an illness of
only few days. Mr.. and Mrs. Jenk-
ms have the heartfelt sympathy of
many friends in their bereavement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Don't forget the musical entertain.
ment at the X. p. hall Thursday even
ing, October 81. 1t will be one of the
best musical entertainments eyer hello
in Leon. Admission 25 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Dan Stanley has assumed the manage
ment of the New Hamilton Hotel and
Henry Bowman has returned from Des
Moines and has taken position as
clerk
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24

Ii you want a farm sold or want g
farm loan at lowest rate of interest and
best terms go to Z. ]. sankey, south.
east corner Main and Commercial SITS.
Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-10-24
Fred Martin Stabbed.

j. III. DRAKE, Supt.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
FIRE DESTROYS WHOLE BLOCK IN
 WHOLESALE CENTER OF ATLANTA
Loss Estimated at Half Million Dollars Flames Were Uncon roIabIe for Eight Hours, and Many Explosions Shook
 the Business Sections of the City,

Atlanta Ga February today entire entaine million amounting nearly $45oOoo The principal losers
 J. wholesale $125ooo Gramlng Spaudna $7o $4oooo; s25ooo; Dns hard $15,ooo.
 all of the building by reeno famed nsn adjoining buildings beyond control or the the entire fighting force hao been
 
 hampered and were explosions mosses different establishments The explosions sent burning prcepb weakened the fire walls Tn the before flames were did the until to- night.
 dict-"th their completely destroyed and the Inmates driven out the coldest morning 
 Washington branch of the Southern Railway were the depot also the
  around by the belt ne causing delay Of about hour
 night building left customary permission he claims of one of the hrm
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
FAST MAIL SUBSIDY
 MEETS OPPOSITION
DISCRETIONARY WITH THE POST. MASTER GENERAL WHETHER
 SERVICE IS CONTINUED.

Washington, February 21.--(Special)- The southern fast mail subsidy Is meet ing considerable opposition in the Senate, but judging by the vote on the Pettigrew amendment, making 1t discretionary with the Postmaster General to withhold the appropriation unless be found 1t absolute ly necessary, there will be no trouble to mass it tomorrow. The Pettigrew amend ment was defeated by a vote of 40 to 19. A motion was then made to strike out a special appropriation for a certain western line, which was supplemented by a substitute by Senators Rawlns of Utah, providing that all special appro- priations of this kind should be stricken out. This motion was still pending when +he Senate adjourned this evening.
 Senator Hurley of Tennessee whose Legislature instructed him to support it., is leading the fight against the southern mail subsidy, and will continue it to- morrow, when he will make speech to show that it Is unjustified
 ALBERT HALSTEAD.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22

At bend of the road the wagon struck a telephone post, throwing the oo- cupants over the embankment and down to death.
 Young Smithson, who was in the rear part of the vehicle, jumped in time to escape severe injury, but the other oc- cupants were precipitated down upon the outcropping of ore. It was a horrifying scene and one that almost beggars de- scription The little boy, a bright child Just turned three years. was instantly killed, his brains being dashed out against thethe rough surface of the mountain side
 Near by lay the mother in the agonies of death, with terrible wound in her head, while a few feet away was the aged grandmother unconscious from a terrible bruise on the forehead.
 Smithson, whose injuries were not more serious than several severe bruises, man aged to give the alarm and assistance was soon at hand, but not until Mrs Alexander and the child were dead.
 runner was sent towards the city, and at Behren's store. the nearest telephone, communicated with the Warner-Smiley Company, who sent an ambulance and
The age-herald., 1901-02-22

totally destroyed, but with solitary ex- ception their brother officers let the com- manders off with a slight punishment The severest punishment inflicted was suspension of rank. Even in China public opinions compels a commander who losses his ship to commit suicide Here, when a ship Is cast away and becomes total loss, nosssiig Is done. want to see a fixed and certain punishment for hazing. Men inured to the custom of hazing are unfit to command troops or sailors of the United States and our boys will not serve under men reared In the unwhole- some pernicious and damnable atmos- phere of tyranny" Great applause)
 MT. Cannon of Illinois and MT. Dayton of West Virginia warmly defended the navy. The stir caused by Mir Hepburn's 8 speech, however, was mild compared with the row which was kicked up later over some items in the bill for extra compen- sation to employees of the House.
 MT. Dinsmore of Arkansas exposed the fact that one of the employees of tho House, while occupying one position, was
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
SHOOTING RESULTS
 FROM AN OLD FEUD
MAN WENT ON THE STREETS OF MCCORMICK AGAINST ORDERS
 SHoT-GENERAL FIRING.

Charleston, S. C.. February A.-James W. Tolbert was shot today In the streets of Mccormick, Abbeyville County, where he had been told he must not go or he would be killed It is the outcome of the political feud which resulted In the Phoe- nix riots and murders in the fall of 1898. Before Tolbert was shot, he is said to have fired two shots at a young man named Martin, a visitor In the town, who, 1t is thought, had nothing to do with the trouble between Tolbert and the citizens of Mccormick. Martin was dangerously wounded in the body and hip. This act so enraged some of the citizens that they immediately opened fire on Tolbert, but only two shots took effect. His brother, R. Tolbert, expects to carry the wound ed man to Augusta. Ga., or some place of safety tonight. If Martin should die 1t Is reported from Mccormick that the citizens will kill Tolbert.
 Tolbert has been disliked In Mccormick since the Phoeniv riots He owns consid erable land near Mccormick, and had been advised by anonymous letters to leave there and was approached by a number of men yesterday and told to leave. He said that he intended to stay. The Tolberts are among the white Re- publicans in that section of the State.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
HORRIBLE ACCIDENT IN WHICH
 MOTHER AND CHILL D ARE KILLED

dead wagon to the scene.
 When the wagons arrived it was found that Mrs. Sims was too weak to be moved any great distance and she was taken to a nearby house, where she was at tended by Dr. Berry of Oxmoor. Her :n- juries are serious and may prove fatal.
 The body of the mother and child were brought to the city and were prepared for burial, both being terribly bruised, but death in both instances resulted from injuries about the head.
 A message was sent to MT. Alexander. who Is a miner at Belle Ellen, and he arrived in the city on his sad mission dur ine the afternoon. It was a terrible shock to him, and he almost gave way in his grief when he entered the under taking establishment where his wife and child who had been taken from him with. out warning lay cold in death. He was accompanied by relatives and arranged to ship the bodies to Bbbvlie. where the interment will occur today.
 Mrs. Sims and Mrs. Alexander had spent the night at the bedside of Mrs. J. M. Smithson a daughter-i -in-law of Mrs. Sims, who Is seriously i'll at her home in this city.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22

Washington February H.--This was an- other field day in the House. Two distinct sensations occurred. During the consid- eration of an amendment to the deficien- cy appropriation bill to prevent hazing at the naval academy. MT. Hepburn of Iowa used exceedingly strong language while inveighing against the practice of haz- ing charging by indrection that the hab- its of tyranny and oppression formed by the officers of the army and navy at their academies was responsible for the refusal of sailors to enlist in the navy and for the large number of assertions from tho army. Moreover. he alleged that the officers stood by each other when in trouble, saying that the commanders of twenty-five vessels of the navy lost since the civil war had with one exception es- capped with light punishment.
 During his speech, MT. Hepburn said: T have in my pocket list of twenty five vessels of the United States, cast aways upon the rocks or shoals by in- competent officers since the close of the civil war. In many cases the ships were
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
CUBAN CONSTITUTION.
The Paper First Submitted At Public
 Session Signed.

Havana. February H.-The Cuban con vention first submitted by the central committee to the convention at the pub lie session of January n was signed to- day. One copy was sent to Governor-Gen- eral Wood and the other placed among the records of the convention. The pres ident and vice president signed first and the delegates followed in the order of their seats on the floor of the conven- tion. the two secretaries signing last,
 senor Cisneros created sensation by refusing to sign. He said:
 "Cuba is now independent, and I can see no reason for sending this constitu- ton to the United States for acceptance, The United States government has nc right to pass upon 1t, for it is distinct
The age-herald., 1901-02-22

A terrible accident that cost two lives and perhaps a third occurred yesterday morning on the Oxmoor road near the crest of Red Mountain, about four miles south of the city. and resulted from runaway, which ended .n the occupants of a small spring wagon being dashed over the mountain side. down an embank- ment of red ore. The casualties were:
 Mrs. J. T. Alexander, killed.
 Arthur, the S-year-old son of Mrs. Alex ander, killed,
 Mrs. E. J. Sims, mother of Mrs. Alex ander. seriously injured.
 Pleasant Smithson, brother of Mrs. Alexander and son of Mrs. Sims, slightly injured.
 The little party of four persons were returning to Belle Sumpter mines. They were in a light spring wagon drawn by a small horse, and had reached the point on the mountain road where the descent began, when the animal became frightened and dashed down the hill.
 Mrs. Alexander was driving, and real izing the danger placed her full weight on the slender reins, but to no avail. She struggled bravely with the maddenea beast but could not check its speed as it raced down the hill.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
SHOOTING TOURNAMENT.
There Was Ideal Weather for Fourth
 Day of the Sport.

Hot Springs, Ark, February H.TThere was ideal weather for the fourth day of the shooting tournament now being held here. The scores made were no better than since the opening day except in few events. The ten regular events in- cluded 165 targets and were participated fin by more than thirty marksmen. Cros- bv came out first again with total of 1s1. Gilbert, Tanning, Slab and KimbaIl finished as named. There were two spe- c,al events of five pairs doubles. In the first Heikes and Tanning scored ten each. with Gilbert nine and Crosby eight. The second resulted in clean score for Crosby and Heikes.
 An extra event of fifteen birds resulted ,n a clean score of fifteen each for Gill hert and Heikes. The live bird sweep stake. miss and out, was an exciting event There were twenty-one entries. hut after the tenth bird the contest mar vowed down to nine contestants Arnold and Kimball divided first money after killing twenty-four birds each.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
WAS LYNCHED AND z, THE MAN WHO ATTEMPTED
 TO INTERFERE WAS SHOT

Lake Charles, La., February 21.- This mornings train carried a quan- tity of plaster of paris to make casts for the broken leg of Thomas Vital, the negro accused of criminal assault upon Theresa, the 13-year-old daugh- ter of E. s. Miller, but the stuff is no longer needed. Vital was lynched by a mob last night, and his half brother, Samuel Thibodeaux, who attempted to interfere with the lynchers. was shot to death.
 The scene of the lynchlng was near Vitars home, on Darbonne Prairie. six miles from Fenton. From the meagre reports received it appears that after
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
B1RMIN SHAM, ALABAMA FRIDAY. FEBRUARY 28, 1901
MINERS ARE STILL ENTOMBED
 AND H0PE OF RESCUE HAS CONE
One of the Men Made Miraculous Escape by Diving Under Ten Feet of Water and Crawling to the Surface
 Guided by RaiI-Pumps Ineffective

Tuscaoosa February 2(specla)-The still prl oned in the flooded with made by the absolutely no hone for the entombed The accident who had been dond shaft One the water flooded the tunnel diving the water he escaped by holding on to raI as sude
 The Professor Wilkins of the University, and Archie purie
 The water fills In the mine rapidly although two have been work all being In operation There alr to make life possible Smith, perlntenden Pomp Stokes John John ouinzy Jim Harry Slaughter Jim White Jeff Hamnor Hodges. seHH
 The authorities be the water within several Every being thorites the .'t1
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
HOUSE IS TREATED TO TWO OF
 HOTTEST SENSATIONS OF SESSION

drawing a salary for another, and the difference between the salaries was to be made up in one of the items of the bill. This led to a general ventilation of the domestic affairs of the House, during which MT. Bailey of Texas declared that the situation was a scandal upon the in tegrity of the House. He charged that there were employees. of the House who were dividing their salaries with others who performed no work, and challenged any one on the other side to deny his al legations He offered to produce sworn testimony in subStantiatton or his charges If an Investigating committed were appointed. It was explained by MT. Joy of Missouri and others that there was no law concerning the employees of the House. MT. Cannon contented him. self by saying that matters were very much mixed MT Bailey offered reso- lution for the appointment of an investi- gating committed, which was referred to the committee on rules on the assurance of MT. Payne. the majority leader, that 1t would be reported at once.
 The general deficiency appropriation bill, the last of the appropriation bills, was passed.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22

Vital was shot yesterday by Steve Miller. father of the injured girl, his friends carried him to his home. Mil ler's bullet broke Vital's thigh. Mean time. the neighborhood became in famed at his repulsive deed. Late last night mob gathered and proceeded to Vital's house. where some of the negroes of the neighborhood had gath. cred. One of them, Sam Thibodeau attempted to deIend Vital and W; shot and killed. The mob then dras ged the wounded man from the hous and hung him to the nearest tree. warrant for Vitals arrest had been issued. but had not been served owing to his condition.
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
IRON PURCHASED.
The Tennessee Company Makes a Big
 Sale to Carnegie.

Pittsburg. Pa, February H.-The Car negie Steel Company has concluded the purchase of basic pig iron amounting to about 25,0Oo tons, for which over s350,00O will be paid. The deliveries will run into July The purchases were made princi- pally from the Struthers Furnace Com pany of Struthers, Ohio; Buffalo Furnace Company, Buffalo, N. r.; Tennessee Coal and Iron Company. the large south ern combine, and several other concerns
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
FEDERAL PARTY
 IN PHILIPPINES
MEMBERS DIsTINGUIsHED THEM SELVES AT BANQUET GIVEN IN
 MEMORY WASHINGTON.

Manila, February 2.-The Federal par ty covered itself with distinction this evening on the occasion of the banquet given under it sauspices on the eve of washington's birthday. The company inc cluded some 250 leading Filipinos ana Americans. Among the twenty who sat at the principal tables were Generals MacArthur. Wheaton. Bates Young end the members of the United States Phil- ippine commission President Tervora.. who presided said the Filipinos who had struggled to secure freedom and true de- mocracy, such as only one nation could give them, rejoiced to add to the Amer ican sentiment another-namely that Washington was first in the hearts os the Filipinos.
 General MacArthur, who eulosisea cred the fact that independent republi- canism without stable institutions could never be successful. Expansion must seize all nations" continued the Cover. nor General. which produce beyond their wants. We have come not with menace but with inspiration and hope to plant the republican government of personal liber- ty. Under the American flag injustice and oppression are impossible."
 Attorney General Torres declared that the government founded by Washington was worthy of the highest admiration of the Filipinos. iHa fs
 Judge Taft, who was introduced as tho 'carrier of peaceful government to the provinces" likened the resistence of the American colonies to royal and patrician oppression unto the resistance of the Fil- ipinos to similar injustice. He spoke elo- quently and encouragingly regarding the political and commercial future of the Philippines
The age-herald., 1901-02-22
WAR REVENUE BILL.
Republican Members of Committee
 Will Hold Conference.

Washington, February 21.-The Repub- lican members of the conference commit tee on the war revenue reduction bill wore closeted for a time today and the announcement was made after the clos ing of the meeting that the Democrats would be called in tomorrow. While no definite statement was made as to the proceedings of the conference. it is Gn- derstood that the two representatives of the House are still at variance covere1 by the bill. Still the conferees expressed stronger hope of ultimately reaching an understanding after the conference than l,as yet beene found voiced. es ft