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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
IT WAS THE LAST STRAW
GRADUALLY THEIR RIGHTS HAD
BEEN SHUT OFF.
They Had Taken 1t All Philosophically
But Drew the Line at Not
Shooting the Tall
Plug Hats.

1t took the city marshal Of Custer
City three months to convince 'the
boys" that the ordinance against shoot
ing pipes and cigars out of the mouths
of pedestrians was to be rigidly enc
forced. They grudgingly gave way,
but for the next three months obsti-
nately stuck to their right to pepper
the front doors Of the town hall and
shatter the insulators on the telegraph
poles. After many arrests and fines
they let up on this, but at a public in
dignation meeting it was solemnly
agreed to resist to the last any attempt
to deprive them of the ancient custom
of shooting plug hat off a strangers
head. Strangers wearing plug hats
were few and far between in those
days, but the boys waited in patience,
and one day he came in on the roof of
the stage. His coming had been her
aided, and there were at least forty
men in front of the postoffice who
meant to have shot at that hat. The
wearer was a youngish man, who sat
with folded arms and looked neither to
the right nor the left. The bullets be-
gan to strike his hat before the horses
had been pulled down from gallop,
and as the numbering vehicle came to a
halt the fusillade was like that of a
skirmish line. Scores of bullets struck
the hat with q ping, but 1t was noticed
that not one passed through it. The
wearer preserved his calm demeanor
until every man with gun had emp
tied 1t. Then he slowly climbed down
off the stage, and advancing to the
leader of the mob who had welcomed
him he held out his hand for a shake
and said:
"Sir. thank you for this enthusiast
tic welcome to Custer City, and in case
you have brass band in town shall
not object to a serenade after supper"
whats the matter with the hat?"
yelled dozen men.
The traveller removed it with bow
and passed it around. 1t was steel
headpiece and was not even dented.
Have you brung this out for wear?"
asked the man who made the last in.
spection.
Its the very latest. replied the
traveller. I'm sorry for you boys, but
one must keep up with the styles, you
know. If the shooting is over and you
don't object
The crowd moved across to the pub
lie square. and after Joe Nixon had
been elevated to the head Of barrel
he said:
Boys, it was our very last privilege.
and now that has been taken away
from us. I'm of for Tin Cup diggins,
and every man as don't want to be an
angel will foller me-"
The band numbered forty-four as It
passed up the trail in the dusk of the
evening, and the traveller waved his
plug at them and said he was sorry but
innocent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
'esp1aae.!e.
And Items of Interest
as Reported by our
Correspondents.
Davis City.

The G. B. 4 Q. steel gang are supply
ing several of our idle men with work
this week.
Bill kimble went to st. Joe last week
to get work.
Mrs. Hartshorn returned Monday
from her northern trip.
Mrs. Sloan returned from Leon Satu:.
day.
Grandma Post is again very sick. -
w. q. SwitZer has very sick child
Alfred Burrell's small ~chihhd died at
Charlton Friday IN .MaasF buried in our
cemekeky Saturday.
: Harve Shoemaker u led their lillle
boy last Thursday. They have the
sympathy of the entire community.
Ethel Bowman commenced term Of
school at Hard Scrabble Monday.
Mrs. Moore, of Laporte, Iowa, is visit
ing her nephew, H. A. Hartshorn.
Roma Bailey Sundayed at home.
Sam Hinkle and family departed for
Oklahoma last week to make th.ir
future home.
Ed. |. N. Roberts assisted by Ed. A.
Hansen, both of Lamont, occupied the
Saints pulpit Sunday.
Lizzie Hines, of Omaha, is visiting her
mother. Mrs Minerva franklin.
Miss Helen Radnlch was married lasl
week to gentleman from near Des
Moines. Have not learned particulars.
Mrs. j. p. Smith, of Tyrone, visited
relatives here last week.
Madame Rumor asserts that Rob
Cartwright will bring bride from Kan
sas Miss Elsie Keller, formerly of this
city.
Mrs. II. Ewing has brood of chick.
ems nearly week old.
Several of the Leon boys have been
on the river shooting at our ducks the
past week.
III. L. McClaran who has been quite
sick for several days, is able to be out
again.
James Post had businessin Leon the
first of the week.
Geo. o. johnson closed very success
full term Of school at the Valley school
house last Friday. He will begin the
spring term at Burrel next Monday.
Grandma Post is very sick at this
writing.
| Glen Frazier, of Des Moires, is visit
ing his brothers Clarence and Orvil this
week.
Wild Robinson is at home for few
days this week. He is working in La
moni.
Mark Grimes has accepted a position
With the new clothing store in LIE n
His family will remain here f,r few
weeks
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
1 had my doubts, but the heart Of


had my doubts, but the heart of
youth is as wax in maiden's hands.
Shortly after my enemy approached
called to him sweetly and he came
tremblingly.
"'Why don't you tell me to get out?'
I asked pleasantly, swinging my foot
the while, and the litter of Della sent
the hot blood of pride and joy coursing
through my veins. What became of
Della don't remember But upon
those boots turned my career. NV
shyness and phlegm left me. became
energetic and confident. 1 succeeded
in study and sport; l afterward be-
came captain of my college football
team. My subsequent career has
been one of effort crowned with sue
ces."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

sit is mighty queer how some people
will rear up on their hind feet and nav
the air when some item of news han
pens to be little of on facts; vet these
same people would not tell YOU the
| item if you asked for it before the paper
was printed There are some peonle
from whom you could not draw a local
with corkscrew-theya absolutely don't
know any news. But after the paper is
out they will say you are misinformed
about some local happening and wonder
why you can't get things straight.
The periodical fight against the Eng.
fish sparrows has been forced to the at.
tention of the reading public through
the press. His royal highness is too
humorous to please the ornithologists
and too prosperous to be let alone. He
is hardy little hustler that stays with
us winter and summer. He fears
neither heat nor cold, rain nor snow.
The sparrow and his family were
brought to this country half century
ago to kill the worms in the trees in
Boston. Now they want something to
kill OIL the sparrows. 1t is now pros
porous lnhabitant of every state and
territory in the union. Let the day be
ever so gloomy or bleak, their chorus
will conjure up thoughts of running
brooks and childhoods happy days.
Don't you like to hear the shrili, CHEEKY
chirping and the merry. ceaseless, chit,
chit, chatter, chatter of thousand fool.
ish, happy sparrows, who prefer the
cities and towns where thew can keep
their sharp eyes ON the bustling affairs
of mankind, to any wilderness or green
cry ever grown.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
The Sequel.

did you ever laugh until you cried,
Tommy
Eyes, only this morning"
'sWhat at?'
"Well, pa stepped on tack and I
laughed; then pa caught me laughing
and / cried"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
THE SUBSIDY eRABBERs, TRICK.

The ship subsidy bill introduced IN
December, 1898, contained provision
that subsidies should be granted tc
foreign built ships under construction
for American citizens or corporations
where copies of the contract were fled
with the secretary of the treasury
prior to Feb. 1, 1899. This bill, offered
at the short session of the last con-
gress, did not pass. Probably nobody,
seriously expected that it would pass.
Nevertheless, so as to be on the safe
side, the president of the International
Navigation company, prior to the date
mentioned, handed to the treasury Off
Gals copies of contracts for the con-
struction of four foreign built vessels.
The same thing was done by few
other persons. There was no law re-
quiring or authorizing these officials
to receive formally such documents
and make them part of the files Of
the department. They appear, how
ever, to have done so.
The ship subsidy bill which was in
troduced in the present congress in
December, 1899, contained no provi-
sion about filing contracts with the sec.
rotary of the treasury. 1t contem-
plated the granting Of subsidies to all
foreign built ships owned by Amer
leans which We're contracted for prior
to Jan. /, 1900. This covered the ves-
sells the contracts for which had been
filed with the secretary of the treasury
in February, 1899, and should have
been satisfactory to the persons con-
cerned.
Evidently it was not, for the amend
ments to the bill, reported last year
by the committee on commerce of the
senate, confine subsidies to such for
eign built ships as were engaged in
business on Feb. 1, 1890, and to ships
then under construction where copies
of the contracts had been filed, on on
before that date, with the secretary of
the treasury. These changes in the
bill must have been inspired by the
men who were smart enough to file
contracts two years ago. They wished
to increase their share of the $9,00O,-
900 per annum to be given for subsidy
purposes by freezing out other Amer
ASttu OWuClo VI AO1CASA OuAAC SnApS az
CURED or contracted for subsequent to
Feb. 1, 1890.
The committee on commerce was
hoodwinked by these subsidy grabbers
who had in mind their own interests
and not the development of an Ameri-
can merchant marine. 1t is not strange
that when these facts were brought out
in the senate ten Republican senators,
the majority Of them from the states
of the middle west, broke away from
their colleagues. They, with Senator
Allison at their head, practically served
notice upon the supporters of the ship
subsidy bill that they no longer consid-
or it party measure.
Nor is it. 1t is manifestly tainted
measure for the special benefit of GER
tain rapacious corporations which are
scheming to secure the lions share Of
the subsidies it is proposed to vote os-
tensibly ito promote the commerce and
increase the foreign trade of the Unit
ed States."- Chicago Tribune <Rep.).
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

Is constitutional disease.
1t originates in scrofulous condition
the blood and depends on that condition.
It often causes headache and dizziness,
impairs the taste, smell and hearing, af-
fects the vocal organs and disturbs the
stomach.
1t is always radically and permanently
cured by the blood-purifying, Alternative and
tonic action OF
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
Hoods Sase1aapas.iMa

This great medicine has wrought the most
wonderful cures of all diseases depending
OH scrofula or the scrofulous habit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
For Sale.

One so acre farm and one 24O acre
farm, until Jan. 18th. Alter that date
these farm will be off the market and
for rent. HAMILTON d GAMMILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
What Every Woman Wants

to know is what is the newest dress goods,
trimmings and n 'veities for sale by the
leading dry goods stores in New York
City ..L'ART DE LA MODE" contains
long article each month stating what are
the new materials and where they can be
purchased Going to have new dress:
'.L-Art DE La Mode" contains full infor
NATION as to color, material, trimming,
etc. Beautifully colored plates show The
correct combination OF color. Single num-
bers 35c. each, al all newsdealers or from
Morse-Broughton Co.. publishers.
East 10Th St, New York.
Send &c stamp for sample copy.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

The Meridian News continues to
talk the proposed railroad from that
point 10 Grerada. The following is an
extract from Sundays edition of that
paper:
1T is not disputed by anyone that the
building of "A railroad from Meridian TO
connect with the Illinois Central at Grenada
would be a great advantage, Immediately.
to the business interests of this CITY: IL is
conceded that the territory which would be
traversed by such a road needs it for its best
development and the local traffic would
perhaps pay its operating expenses. Mem
phis would re interested in such a line as It
would open up another way to the Southeast:
These things being recognized would IL
not be worth while for the business interests
of Meridian to take up this matter with the
Illinois Central railroad officials and see
what can be done in the premises? The
effort would cost but little and il the matter
was pushed We believe would result in the
connection being made
This would be another great step
forward for Grenada, and our people
should heartily cooperate with Meri-
dian in her efforts to secure this road.
Nothing helps IA town so much as rail-
roads, and the more the better.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

The Supreme Court, in the decision
of tho case of j. I. Fargason ct ais,
against the Mechanics Savings Bank
ct ais, appealed from Yalobusha
county, conferred a high and gratifying
distinction upon our chancellor, Hon.
]. c.. Longstreet. When the case was
tried before Judge Longstreet ana
determined by him, AS it involved
some principles and new applications
Chancellor Longstreet filed with his
decree "A written opinion, setting forth
his conclusions OF law and fact.
The Supreme Court in sustaining
Judge Longstreet's judgment, referred
in complimentary terms to the state
ment o. law and fact made by the
chancellor, adopted his written opinion
as the opinion of the Supreme Court
and ordered the opinion printed in lul
in the official reports. This compll
ment is one deeply gratifying to judge
Longstreet and 10 his friends, ant
especially when it is n OF the yer!
rare instances in which such II thinI
has been done.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27
GOOD ROADS CONVENTION.
To be In Grenada on the 9th and 9th of
Next Month.

The Good Roads convention to be
held in Grenada on June 9TH and 9th
will be an interesting event. The
proper building of a road will then be
demonstrated to the people OF this sec-
tion. Representatives of the National
Good Reads Association will be here
with the Illinois Central Good Roads
trair, which will bring the latest spe-
cial road machinery. With this improv-
ed machinery, together with expert
engineers and skilled labor, a half mile
or more of model road will be built,
This being something Of great interest
and at the same time something move
it is expected that II large number Of
people will take advantage of the Hi
nois Central's remarkable low rate o.
one fare for the round trip, and be here
on those days,
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

a potent argument with the farmer
when he can be made to listen is the in
~luence of good roads on the marketing
of product. With country roads as
they are there are seasons when the
farmer could not get his grain to mar
ket if he were offered its weight in
gold. Unless he has large capital he
cannot tale advantage of the actual
market conditions, but must be gov
erned in selling by the stale of the
country roads. He cannot sell unless
he can deliver wagon load lots at the
railroad station.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

This Important Event Celebrated Appro-
prtately Here.

Friday April 10Th was flag day in
Grenada, and it was f%ittingly observed
by the Grenada Graded School, as all
such patriotic events always are. The
interesting program was a credit to
Prot. j. N. Powers excellent iudg-
ment as to what should be rendered on
such an occasion.
The afternoons entertainment was
appropriately begun with prayer by
Rev. w. NJ. Mcintosh. Then a song
was rendered by the entire school, and
it was remarkable how we'll that large
number of young voices blended to-
gether In harmony, showing much
training by the teachers.
a recitation by Mary Buchanan was
delivered in a clear, distinctand pretty
manner. a vocal duet by Mrs. j.. w.
Buchanan and Miss Bessie Young was
truly enjoyed by the audience,
Recitation, "Our Republic" by
Buehler Snider, was Il masterpiece of
junior oratory, showing that the young
man was developing wonderful tact
along this line. A song by the lst, 2ud
and Sd grades was excellently executed
by these small children.
Recitation, "Reuuion at Memphis"
by Willie Halbert, was strictly up-to-
date. both in wording and delivery.
Willie is one of the shining lights Of
his grade.
Vocal Solo, Star Spangled Banner
Mrs. j. w. Buchanan. This, our
national anthem, when rendered in
such an exquisit manner, caused the
blood of every patriotic citizen to
Jingle through His veins.
Rev. w. A. Hamlet then delivered
an ado ress on flags. 1t is Impossible
to DO justice to this excellent address.
Mr.. Hamlet begun back hundreds OF
years before Christ and told of the first
flag, and coming on up he treated of
flags of all nations Of the earth, wind
ing up with old glory, the star spangled
banner OF these great United States.
The Information contained 10 this short,
but magnificent talk was surprising,
and delivered in the simple, but beauti-
full language of the speaker, held the
listeners almost spell-bound.
The program closed with the old
song Onward Christian Soldiers" by
the entire school.
This school has not only an excellent
principal. aud an efficient corps Of
teachers, but also one of the finest
school buildings and one Of the best
schools, in every respect, of any tow
in Mississippi. 1t is a credit to oul
town and should be given every support
and encouragement possible. On thi:
occasion the large aud spacious audi
torium was filed to overlooking with
Grenada's best citizens.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27
TO TIL

The Daughters of the Confederacy
have made arrangements TO pay the eX-
penses of any veteran OF the w. Il.
Barksdale camp who is unable to de-
fray his own expenses, TO the Memphis
reunion. This is very commemorate in
these ladies and will no doubt afford an
opportunity for a number TO enjoy this
occasion who would otherwise be un-
able to attend. Those desiring to avail
themselves of the kindness of the ladies
will please address Mrs. j.. w. Buchan-
an, Grenada.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

The Sentinel is in receipt of the
neatly printed and beautifully illustra-
ted annual pamphlet Of the famous
Dunlap Springs, in Hardeman county,
Tennessee. The hotel and cottages
will this summer be under the manage
ment OF Mr.. II. B. Sherman who is a
hotel nan of considerable experience
and his name guarantees the sustaining
of the excellent reputation OF this pop
u,ar resort.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

In an independent and aggressive
editorial career one often differs with
his friends. A conscientious writer
cannot follow plain duty long without
doing so, and an editor who h~esitates
to adopt a course because some persons
are liable to disagree with him will not
accomplish much good for the party or
the community he represents. The
SENTINEL has ever been firm and posi-
tive in its views on all matters, and
has, thereby, o for itself an enviable
reputation. The record of the past
will be the rule Of the future.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

If at any time you have any one visit
ing you, or you orany of your family, are
away, telephone US about it. 1t is a
matter OF news and of interest. 1t will
not be considered a matter OF presump-
ton, as some seem 10 think, but a
matter OF accom- odatiop to the SEN
TINEL and will be appreciated. We
are here to print the news and all Of it.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

Register No. 23565. My registered
quill, DICK, will be in Grenada a short
while. Anyone wishing 20 breed 10
him while there will call upon w. f,
Martin for terms, etc. | wish TO pur-
chase his calves from good cows.
A6 I'm y. j. SIMPSON.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

The building committee OF the Pres
byterian church have selected and will
recommend on Sunday that their
church adopt the plans for the new
church prepared by Architect Andrew
j. Bryan, of Jackson, These plans be-
ing adopted, the building will cost
about 81 1000, and will be a credit TO
this denomination. the town and all
those who have labored so faithfully to
this end
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

The Conductors will give their ninth
annual celebration at Canton on May
23d. and will run special trains from
Gulf Port, McComb City ard Water
Valley. The afternoon amusement will
consist of running and trotting races
by Memphis and New Orleans horses,
also a ball game between the McComb
City and Water Valley teams. The
climax will be IA grand ball that night.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

A marriage ceremony was performed
in a convent at Bedford Park, N. Y,
the first event Of lis kind to transpire
ia the United States. The bride was u
sister Of IA nun Of high standing AID a
dispeusation was granted 10 enable her
to witness her sisters marriage. 1t
was witnessed by 60 nuns and rs pupils
of the convent.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

If he'd bad Itching Piles. They're
terribly annoying: but Bucklen's
Arnica Salvc will cure tie worst case
of piles on earth. 1t has cured thous-
ands. For injuries. Pains or Bodily
Eruptions It's the best sulve in the
worlC. Price 2jc - box. Cure guar
anteed. Sold by J. e. Hughes.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

The frost the latter part of last week
is said 10 have killed the cotton that
was already up Throughout II large
portion of The State and, therefore, the
farmers are being compelled to replant,
"he cotton not above The ground, how
ever, it Is said, was not damaged.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

Mr.. N. G.. Pearsall, OF Covington,
La, was here Monday. On his return
home he was accompanied by his fami-
ly, who have been visiting Mr.. and
Mrs. Horton.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

Special attention of some Of our
dudes is called to the poetical clipping in
this weeks SENTINEL, headed Tale
of "a Stamp After reading the article
they will doubtless remark that they
would also not object to being a two
center"
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

Countless thousands have found n
blessing to tho body in DR.. Kings New
Life Pills, which positively cure Con-
stipatiou, Sick Headache, Dizziness,
Jaundice, Malaria, Fever and Ague
and all Liver and Stomach troubles.
Purely vegetable; grippe or
weaken. Cnly Poe at ]. E. Hughes
duru store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

Bootho Lowrey. the great Southern
humorous, as well as pathetic orator,
will deliver a lecture at Cascilla this
evening, April 9th. Mr.. Lowrey's
reputation in Mississippi, where he
was born. as an entertainer is well
established. His lectures are ever full
of wit and wisdom, and those who hear
him are sure to receive a treat. Ad-
mission will be 80, % aud 10 cents.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

You will waste time il you try to
cure indigestion or dyspepsia by starry,
ing yourself. That only makes 1t
worse when you do eat heartily: You
always need plenty of good food prop
erly ~digested. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure
is the result of years of scientific
research for something that would
digest not only some elements of food
but every kind. And it is the one
remedy that will do it. Semme''
Second Class Drug Store.
The Grenada sentinel. [volume] (Grenada, Miss.) 1868-1955, 1901-04-27

The next meeting OF the Dixie
Chapter will be held at the re 'idence
of Mrs. Ramsey on Thursday, May 2nd
at 1 o'clock. \ prominent feature OF
the meeting will be: a Literary Guess
ing Game. The following is the pro-
gram:
Scripture Reading-Mrs. Dudley.
Music.
Recitation-Miss Ramsey.