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The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23

ship builders have just arrived in this
country from Europe to study our indus
trial methods on behalf CT their govern
ment. They will visit the Cramps and
Newport ship building yards, also the
Baldwin Locomotive. besides making an
Inspection Of various important manu-
featuring undertakings in Pittsburg,
Cleveland and other industrial centerS.
Wilhelm Herrtrank, General Manager OF
the Prayer Eisen indu trie Gestelleschfe
Vienna, said to be one Of the largest iron
and steel plants of continental Europe.
principally engaged in government
work) who has been in this country for
Europe.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
For Cemetery Improvements.

The Improvements at the cemeteries
are being rapidly pushed SO that all will
be in readiness for Decoration day. The
street car company, will start a fifteen
minute service to the various cemeteries
today and this will be continues until
Decoration day. This is in order to give
those who desire to make improvements
on the lots and graves an opportunity to
go and come from the burial grounds
conveniently. Decoration Day a three
minute service will be arranged, begin.
ming at 1 O'Clock in the afternoon.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
CRY DOWN WITH THE JESUlTS."
The Anti-Clerical Play Electra" That
Has Stirred Up Spain and All
Spanish America.

\BE Associated ProSS.)
New York. May "a dispatch to the
Herald from Lima. Peru says
DURING the progress Of the Periz Galos
play Electra" in the theater last night.
there was rioting in the audience.
While the third. fourth and fifth acts
We're being performed. there We're contin-
ued shouts of Down with the Jesuits'"
At the end Of the play. a crowd of mora
than a thousand persons started from
the theater in the direction OF the ST.
Peters church. Many stones We're thrown,
but the police charged into the mob and
drove it on.
At St. Peters church. the crowd broke
several windows with stones. but the
police again charged and dispersed the
stone throwerS.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
DIED FROM POISONED CANDY
Illinois Doctor Was Put to Death by
Negro-Confession Clears the
Doctors Wife.
(By Associated Press.)

Jacksonville, Ill.,, May 23-William W.
Ferguson, the negro, who is held by the
police here on suspicion of poisoning DR..
Joseph Barnes, today made confession
in which he admitted that he had taken
a box of poisoned candy to the patient
and fed it to him.
His statement clears up the mystery
which surrounded the case, and the Wild
ow Of the dead doctor will likely be re-
leased. She is a professional nurse and
was recently arrested at Edna, Missouri,
and brought here on the charge of being
an accessory before the fact.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
YERKES MAY HAVE THEM ALL
London Railroads Are Practically at
His Disposal if He Wants to
Handle Them.
(By Associated Press.)

New York. May 23.-The London cor
respondent of the Tribune announced
that the passengers by three
steamers from New York came
up last night to London. among
them being Mr.. Yerkes and other capital
lists interested in electric railway and
other deals. Many of them We're guests
of the chamber of commerce dinner I'M
portant syndicate operations are predict
ed as the result of the conference in the
next few days.
With the arrival of Mr.. Yerkes, Lon
doners are already looking forward 20 a
complete transferrment of the city's un-
foreground railways, but the difficulties in
the way Of conversion of the district and
metropolitan railways are serious
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
TROOPS FIRED ON STRIKERS
Many Russians Killed by the Soldiery
in an Endeavor to Enforce
Order
(By Associated Press.)

St. Petersburg, May 23-The Obonkhoff
armour plate ordnance works, govern
ment institution near Schlussellborge.
was the scene of a riotous demonstration
and severe fighting between soldiers
mounted gendarmes and strikers today.
Workmen numbering several thousand
struck Monday. The windows of the fac
tory on the Schlussellborge road were
smashed and the gendarmes fired on the
strikers, killing several and wounding
many, according to Information given by
eye-witnesses. The soldiers We're patrol
Ing the streets in couples when the scene
was visited. The chausse was lined for
long distances by idle workmen.
The strike is apparently spreading rap
Idly.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
ENFORCING THE GAME LAWS
Warden Scott and Deputy Visit Butte
in Search Of Illicit
Delicacies.

State Game Warden w. F. Scott has
girded himself with the grid of official
authority, armed himself with the stat :
statutes and come to Butte to wage war
against violators of the game laws. He
arrived here yesterday in company with
Henry Aware. deputy warden for this
district, and at once began a tour of in
spection.
The task was lengthy and was not fin
ished until late in the evening. All the
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
Veteran of Two Wars.
(By Associated PreSsN

Columbia Falls, May 23.-George
Bemis. resident of jefferson county,
is a new inmate of the State Soldiers
home at this place. He is a veteran Of
the Mexican and civil wars, drawing a
pension for injuries received on the field
of battle. He is over 80 years of age,
and quite feeble.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
t'Violet Bride" Seeks Divorce.

Washington, May 2S.-Miss Esther
Bartlett Clarke, who has been called the
violet BRIDE" filed a petition in the
supreme court of the District of Column
bia recently for divorce from her hus-
band. James King Clarke, of Pittsburg,
alleging desertion.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
Great Ice Pack on Labrador Coast,
(By Associated Press.)

(By Associated PreSS.)
st. Johns. n. F., May 23.-Reports from
the Straits of Belle Isle show that a vast
body Of ice is packed against the Labra-
dor coast, preventing all prospect of ship
ping traversing that region. 1t is also
reported that ice-bergs are sweeping
south along the eastern seaboard Of
Newfoundland. Belle Isle waters are not
likely to be navigable by ocean steamers
for some weeks to come.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
Author 1bsen Recovering.
(By Associated Press.)

Chrstiana, May 23.-The affection
from which Hendrick Ibsen, the Norwe-
sian dramatist and poet, has recently
been suffering, is now diagnosed as par
tial paralysis of the larynx. His voice
is almost gone, he walks with much diff
ficulty. using a cane and speaks only a
few words consecutively. His general
health is now improving.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
Chaffee's Family for Manila,

New York. May 23.-Mrs. Chaffee, wife
of General Chaffee, and her daughter,
Miss Helen, have left here for San Fran
cisco. They will sail from there to
Manila on a government transport.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
Dentist Ellis Will Wed.

A marriage license was issued today to
Thomas jefferson Els, a well known
young dentist of this city, and Miss Cor
r.nne Dickerson. daughter. OF the tate
late John s. DiclSerson, who few years
ago, was Managing editor # the Miner.
Both Of the young PEOPLE are we'll known
in society circles
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
amounted to $99403. Mr.. Dutton. how

amounted to $994.O3. Mr.. Dutton, how
ever, refused to accept it.
Mr.. Cobban asks the court to decree
him the owner of the ground and appoint
a master to execute him a deed to it
provided Mr.. Dutton refuses to do it, He
also requests that the case be referred to
a master whose duty it shall be to as
certain how much money Mr.. Dutton has
received as rent from the property since
the day he is alleged to have agreed to
sell it to Mr.. Thompson.
The Butte inter mountain. [volume] (Butte, Mont.) 1901-1912, 1901-05-23
STUDY AMERICAN FACTORIES
4 Delegation of Germans Inspecting
the Great Steel Mills and
Shin Yards.

(By Associated Press)
New York. May ga. Schwartz and
D party Of German manufacturers and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Wood land.

Clara Merrck, of Linevile, visited rel
atves and friends here Sunday.
James Mckeeman, of Big Springs, at
tended Children's day exercises here
Sunday.
Mrs. and Mrs. w. Still visited relatives
here Sunday.
Fred Wiseman, of Allerton, spent Sun
day here.
Mr.. and Cozad and Mr.. and Mrs.
Kinds, Of Morgan, spent Sunday in town.
w. III. Baker and family, of Leroy,
passed through here enroute for Line
vile Springs Saturday.
j. r. Beavers and John Mendenhall.
of High Point, were in town Sunday.
Delos and Viola Fight, of Derby, came
Saturday to visit relatives.
Will Buffum and sister, of Leroy, were
in town Saturday.
Mrs. Dug Adair, of GAINESVILLE, is visit
ing relatives here.
The Children's day exercises Sunday
were we'll attended and the program
and dinner in the park were enjoyed by
all present
Harvey Duncan, Ruce Evans and NJ
Broderick, of Lneville were in town
Monday.
Lime sigler, of Leon, had business
here Monday.
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passed through these parts Tuesday,
on their way to Wnndland

passed through these parts Tuesday,
on their way to Woodland.
Albert Woisey is having his buggy
repaired. David Robson the rustling
blacksmith, of Buckley, is doing the
work. Albert wishes to inform the
girls that after his buggy is finished
they will be safe to embark in it.
Miss Cora Davis left Thursday fer
Des Moines to attend the Adventist
meeting which is in progress in that
city.
Mrs. Will Hall and daughter, of Okla
homa, are visiting relatives here.
The family of John Garner has re-.
Gently recovered from siege of the
measles.
Miss Ethel Bowman closed her school
at Hard Scrabble Friday and returned
to her home in Davis City.
Clean Dooittle, of Davis City, must
delightful judging from the numerous
visits he pays to that place.
Miss Anna McDaniels was visiting her
cousin at Blockley Tuesday.
The many friends of Miss Grace Gar
ner will be pleased to learn that she is
rapidly recovering from her long illness.
sam EVanS ana Cnarley olnailWoou
seem to have business at the county
seat quite often. We wonder what the
attraction is.
Miss Campbell closed her school al
Brush College Tuesday.
Miss Lucy Smallwood returned from
Des Moines last week.
Dayid McCutcheon and bride were
Leon visitors Thursday.
Mrs. A. p. McDaniels, who has beer
sick, is reported better.
/. A. f. Pool was Leon visitor Satur
sIday.
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Tuskeego.

Rev. 7. Fl. Jones, of Eagleville, Mo-,
filled the pulpit at the Baptist church
Sunday morning.
Mr. and Mrs. James Buoy and Mrs.
John Tapscott. of Lamont, We're the
guests of Rev. Fosdick's Sunday.
MIR. and Mrs. Davenport spent Friday
at Harl Scott's.
Mr.. Will Ashburn and Miss Eta
Piercy attended w. j. Bryan's lecture
at Mt. Ayr, May %.
Geo. Fosdick made business trip to
Leon Friday night.
Grandma Tapscott spent Sunday
with Mrs. A. A. Piercy and family.
Miss Nellie Beasley, of near Davis
City, visited the past week with her SIS.
ter, Mrs. Harris.
Several from this place went to Mt.
Ayr and heard w. j. Bryan deliver his
address. They report Mr.. Bryan fine
talker.
MIR. Salee, of Akron, Mo-, was the
guest of Miss Eva Cash Sunday.
Our township Sunday School Conven
ton was held at this place the pas
week and was we'll attended.
Mrs. Hollinger, of Kansas City, ant
Fred Niece, of st. Joe came Wednesday
being called here by the death of thei
mother, Mrs. Niece.
4 Eta and Emma EMS, of Lamont, Wis
tied Thursday with their sister, Mrs
! John Brown.
Grandpa Pavton is having his ne,
house plastered and expects to NOV
into it soon.
Grandma Niece died at the home
q her daughter, Mrs. George Bason, Frida
: evening, May 81 with the asthma, age
, Is years. Short services were conduc
: ed at the home Saturday evening Il
Rev. Fosdick, after which the remain
wem put on the train and taken I
: Lenn where she was laid to rest besid
! he loved ones in the Leon cemeter
Sunday morning.
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COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Kingston.

DR.. Frank Goodson, Of Leon, took
dinner with jim Dobson Wednesday.
Mrs. A. Millsap called on Mrs. S. W..
Robbins Monday.
Mrs. W. Crichton was a Leon visitor
Wednesday.
Dannie Williams made his usual Sun
day evening call at Henderson's Sunday.
Mrs. j. Laney and grandson Dewey
Long, of Decatur, visited Mrs 5. w.
Robbins Friday.
jim Crichton was Decatur caller
Friday.
Ora Clarke visited at Henderson
Sunday.
Nellie Dobson called ats S. W. Robbins
Friday.
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Millsap spent Sun
day with the formers mother OF Elk.
Several from this place attended Me
mortal services at Decatur THURSDAY.
j. B. Dobson sold number OF tele
phone poles last week for the route
north of Leon.
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HIS LIFE SAVED
BY Chamberlin's Collie, Cholera and
DiarrhOed Remedy.

81 am sure that Chamberain's Collie,
Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy at one
time saved my life," says A. +. Lafalette,
of Gregory Landing, Clark county, Mis-
souri,. 81 was in such bad shape that
the doctors said could not live. When
| was at the lowest ebb, one of my
neighbors brought in bottle of Cham
berlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy and took it and got instant
relief. soon got up and around. That
was nine years ago and | am still in
good health. Since then thst medicine
has always been in my home and al
ways will be. 1t is the best on earth. !"
For sale by w. A. Alexander. druggist.
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Garden Grove.

Memorial Day was observed in Gar
den Grove as usual this year. The day
being perfect, the attendance was very
large, larger perhaps than ever before.
The exercises at the opera house were
unusually excellent, the address by Rev.
e. Q. Newand being especially fine, and
the music, Rotations, drills, etc being
rendered in most pleasing manner
After the completion of the program the
line of march was formed and proceed
ed to the cemetery, where the usual ex-
ercises of decoration was performed.
The Peerless Entertaining Co., are
giving a moving picture show at the
opera house this week. 1t is said to be
rather above the average Of such enter
tainments and has been fairly we'll at
tended.
A very enjoyable parlor concert was
given by the Christian Endeayor Society
of the Presbyterian church at the home
of Roy Hoadley last Friday night. A
most excellent literary and mtsical pro-
gram whs rendered and this was follow
ed by the serving of light refreshments
to the guests. 1t was we'll attended and
much enjoyed. The receipts were $l3.
Last Friday evening twenty-eight OF
the members Of Temple Lodge drove
over to Weldon to attend meeting Of
the lodge at that place and witness some
work in the third degrees, also to par.
take of a fine banquet served by the
Weldon lodge. They report very
large attendance and a most enjoyable
evening.
The Presbyterian Sunday School ex.
pect to present speciai Children's Day
program next Sunday evening. It will
consist mainlWof exercises by the child
| rem and some special music by the choir,
In the morning a special children's SER
mon will be preached.
y Word vast received hire the first Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

the week of the death at his home at
Redtield, Iowa, OF Rev. Alvin Chase,
one Of the pioneers of this section. His
father was one of the most prominent
farmers here in an early day and his
brother in-law held various county Off
ces at Leon. His life had mostly been
spent in other places since coming to
manhood.
John Kline, one of the prominent far
mers from near Weldon, had business
in Garden Grove on Monday last.
S. l.. Curry, of Weldon, had business
in Garden Grove on Thursday last.
Few men have been in Decatur county
longer than Mr.. Curry or have more
friends here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Grand River.

Mrs. l.. Behold went to Humeston to
visit over Sunday with Mrs. F. Taylor.
Ella Conrey closed very successful
term of school northeast of Grand River
returning to her home in Leon Sunday.
Trip Conrey and Lou Bells of Leon
spent Sunday with Mr.. and Mrs. Fred
l.. Conrey.
Mr.. Lorey and family of Leon drove
over Sunday to visit Mr.. and Mrs. j. W.
Chew. Mrs. Lorey remaining to visit a
week.
A home talent played "The Noble
Outcast." A $50 house was reported
The proceeds going for the benefit of the
Grand River High School.
Miss Ross of Leon has been visiting
the family of Mrs. Hewlett.
Wood Binning went to Leon one day
last week.
Frank Garrett of Leon was in town
Sunday.
Lew Jackson returned Tuesday from
Leon where he has been visiting home
folks for a week.
Wesley and Bert Chew went to Leon
Monday on business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Didn't Mary for Money.

The Boston man, who lately married
sickly rich young woman, is happy
now, for he got DR.. Kings New Life
Pills, which restored her to perfect
health. Infallible for jaundice, bilious
ness, malaria, fever and ague and all
liver and stomach troubles. Gentle but
effective. Only 25c. at l.. Van Werden's
drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Seven Years in Bed.

"Will wonders never cease?'' inquire
the friends of Mrs. l.. Pease, of Law
renee, Kas. They knew she had been
unable to leave her bed in seven years
on account of kidney and. liver trouble,
nervous prostration and general debili-
sty; but "Three bottles of Electric Bitters
enabled me to walk" she writes "and
in three months felt like new per.
son. Women suffering from Headache
Backache, Nervousness, SIeeplessness,
Melancholy, faintiDg and Dizzy Spells
will find it a priceless blessing. Try it,
|Satisfaction is guaranteed by T.. Van
Werden. Only Soc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Kilgore.

News is scarce in these parts.
Rev. Edwards, of Osceola, was attend
ing to matrimonial affairs in these parts
last week and occupied the pulpit at
N ew Salem Sunday.
Miss Edith Roy returned to her home
in Leon Tuesday after a pleasant visit
with her cousin, lnez Hamilton.
Miss Mary McDaniels went to Leon
T tuesday to learn dressmaking of Mrs.
Ruth Harris.
George Campbell and daughter Beat
rice and DIR. Wheeler, Of Davis City,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Program of Decatur County Sun
day School Convention.

10 be held In the Presbyterian church
at Garden Grove, June E and Z, 1901.
FIRST DAY.
A AFTERNOON SESSION
3:O0.-Song service, led by S. II. Amos.
330-Organization, appointment of commit
tees. etc.
345-Reports of last years work.
4:l5-Association Work A d. Salee.
5:00-AdJournment.
MISSION.
T:45-Service of song led by rheo. Shelter
S:l5-A ddress, A u. Salee
Collection.
Announcements.
Adjournment.
SECOND DAY.
FORENOON SESSION.
9:00-Song service, led by Rev. e. c. New
land.
9:3O--Bible reading and Sunday School liter
allure, Ira b. Officer.
Discussion.
1O:15-Work in the Field, A. d. Sae-.
Questions and discussion.
IL :0O-Teachers and Teaching, Rev. A. II
Rusk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Steady Girl Wanted.

Several young men complain that
they have no steady girl. 1t seems that
they no sooner get fairly started with a
girl probably have the theatre tickets
all bought when the girl cant go be-
cause she has sick headache"
DR.. Caldwelrs Syrup Pepsin cures all
forms of Stomach Trouble and Sick
Headache.
Girs"A work to the WISE etc.
Your friend,
l.. VAN WERDEN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Center.

Georgia Stewart and Clara Gardner
are taking music lessons at Van Vert.
Frank Long has red steer strayed.
The exercises and picnic at Pleasant
View were we'll received.
Mrs. VIM. McDonoughis able to be
up about the house.
MIR. q. j. White is building summer
kitchen with cellar under it,.
Renan Long visited last Sunday with
the Albaugh children.
Mr. Ed. Swope sold some corn at SIC
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Ladies' Can Wear Shoes

one size smaller after using Aliens Foot
Ease, a powder to be shaken into your shoes
1t makes tight or new shoes feel easy: gives
instant relief to corns and bunions. It's the
greatest comfort discovery of the age. Cures
and sore spots. Aliens Foot E ase is GER
tain cure for sweating, hot, aching feet. AT
all druggists and shoe stores, Csc. Trial pack
age free by mail. Address, Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy, New York.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

Wear longest-ft best-look neatest
Mastiff Shoes are made to stand the hard
usage given them by boys and girls. The
upper leather is cut from high grade stock,
selected with more than usual care. The
soles are of the highest grade sole leather,
and are sewed on with heavy thread and
thoroughly braced to keep them from rip
ping. The seams are sewed with heavy
silk, and will wear longer without ripping
than any similar shoes. Two pairs will OUT
last three pairs Of ordinary shoes. Reliable
dealers everywhere sell Mastifr Shoes
If your dealer has none in stock ask him to
get them for YOU If he refuses send us his
name and we will see that you are supplied
through some reliable dealer; We maze g
MADE ONLY BY.
IN. D, WELLS & CO.. CHICAGO
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

Money to Loan on improved farms al
6. 7 and per cent. interest for 5, & to II
years time F. VARaA Il Son.
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Discussion
Ii 0--WiDdows TO Light up the Lesson, Ed.
r. w. Castor.
Discussion.
i2 :00-Adjournment.
AFTERNOON SESSION. E
1:30-Song service, led by A. D. Salee. IA
2:CO-Prirnary Work, Mrs. Mary Barnes
Mitchell. III
Questions and discussion. sl
2:45-The Sabbath School as an EducatfSe
Agency, Rev. W. H. Ilsey. -
Discussion
INSTRUMENTATION of Township House TO
House Visitation.
4:l.-Reports of committees,
Adjournment.
EVENING SESSION.
1:45-Song service led by Rev j. q. Hall.
S:15--"He Took II Child, Mrs Mary Barnes
Mitchell.
Collection.
Last Words.
Adjournment.
Stops the Cough and Works off the
Cold.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets cure
cold in one day. No cure no pay.
J Price 25 cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

offer for sale my farm, and city resi-
dence on south Main street.
j. 9. STOCKTON.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
To cure : cold n one Dav

lake Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets.
IN druggists refund the money If it fails
cure. 3. w. Groves signature is on
ch box. 25c.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
EARLY Seed Oats.

| have 500 bushels Of choice early seed
oats for sale. MIKE GRIFFIN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Myers Pumps

Are warranted to be of best
materials and free from flaws
and when properly set and OPP
Grated to give satisfaction to
any reasonable person. Come
in and learn our prices.