davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
KICKING A BILL OUT.
Document Actually Kicked Out of House

Document Actually Kicked Out of House
o. Commons.
Sir John Knight, stout old Tory
member for Bristol, who in the year
1893 proposed t. kick a bill out of the
house Of commons. got into sad trou-
ble 1t was measure for the natural
ization of foreign Protostants, and Sir
John, in the course of violent invec-
tive, exclaimed: Let us first kick the
bill out of the house, and then let US
kick the foreigners out of the king
DOM" this observation being aimed at
Williams Dutchmen, if not at the king
himself. But what Sir John only pro-
posed to do with this bill the commons
actually did with another obnoxious
measure in ITO, says Good Words.
The peers had presumed to alter
money bill by striking out provision
which offered bounty upon the ex-
portation of corn. The commons, in
dignant at the treatment Of their depu-
tation, who had been contumaciously
elected from the peers chamber, and
further incensed by the fact that on
another occasion Burke had been kept
waiting three hours at the door of the
upper house with bill sent up by the
commons, took the present opportunity
to show in emphatic manner that there
was at least one privilege on which
they would not allow the peers to en-
croach. The amendment was promptly
rejected, and with it the bill. The
speaker tossed the document over the
table, and members of both parties, as
they went out, kicked it toward the
door.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
CHAPTER XIII.

Before another word could be spok-
en- Mr.. Netherleigh entered. An aris-
tocratic man, with a noble counte-
nance. He bore sealed note for Mr..
Hope to deliver in the city.
why, FANNY" he exclaimed to his
sister-in-law, you here?'
yes; look at the sight they have
made me-" replied she, shaking down
her dress for his benefit, as she had
previously done for Mr.. Hope. II am
waiting for some one of the damsels
to mend it for me. I suppose Mr..
Hopes presence has scared them
away. Won't mamma be In fit Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
CHAPTER XII.

The stately rooms of one of the
finest houses in London were open for
the reception of evening guests. Wax
lights, looking innumerable when re-
fected from the mirrors, shed their
rays on the gilded decorations, on the
fine paintings, and on the gorgeous
dresses of the ladies; the enlivening
strains Of the band invited to the
dance and the rare exotics emitted
sweet perfume. 1t was the West End
residence Of famed and wealthy city
merchant of lofty standing; his young
wife was an earl's daughter and the
admission to the house of Mr.. and Mrs.
Lady Adela Netherleigh was coveted
by the gay world.
There's mishap! almost screamed
a pretty looking girl. She had dropped
her handkerchief and stopped for it.
and her partner stopped also; in his
hurry he put his foot upon her thin.
white dress. she rose at the same mo-
ment and the bottom of her skirt was
torn half off.
quite impossible that can finish
the quadille' quoth she to him, half
in amusement, half provoked at the
misfortune. "You must find another
partner, and will go and get this re-
paired"
She went upstairs; by some neglect.
the ladys maid was not in attendance,
and too impatient to ring and wait
for her, down she flew to the house
keepers parlor. She was quite at
home In the house, for she was the sis
ter Of its mistress. She had gathered
the damaged dress up in her arms, but
her white petticoat fell in rich folds
around her.
"Just look what an object that
stupid" And there stopped the
young lady; for instead Of the house.
keeper and lady's maid. whom she ex-
pected to meet, nobody was in the
room but gentleman-a tall hand
some man. She looked thunderstruck;
and then slowly advancing and star
ing at him as If not believing her
own eyes.
y my goodness. Gerard! Well,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Great Scheme.

Haven't made dollar this year."
said the Georgia man, but I've struck
it rich at last"
You have?"
yes; I'm going to enter the race
for office and get the other candidates
to pay me dollar apiece to drop Quit"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Knew His Business.

They say you go to market at
o'clock every morning."
Yes answered the very prudent
man. II buy early. Every now and
then you get your meat and vegetables
before news reaches the dealers that
the price has been increased"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
A Sure Sign.

Elder Berry, have an idea DR..
Thirdly is becoming more liberal in
his views.
Mrs. Berry-What makes you think
so?
Elder Berry-People are focking to
hear him.-Town and Country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
The Diamond Bracelet
BY MRS. HENRY WOOD,
Author Of Eest Lynne Etc
CHAPTER x1-lcontinued.l
Author of East Lynne. Etc.

CHAPTER XI.-(Continued.)
Even than my love; Alice, you like
me more than you admit. Unsay your
words, my. dearest, and give me hope"
do not vex me-" she resumed, in
panied tone; do not seek to turn me
from my duty. II, though scarcely
like to speak Of these sacred things,
Gerard, have put my hand on the
plough; even you cannot turn me
back"
TELL me one thing, Gerard; it will
be safe. Was the dispute about Fran
ces Chenevix?"
He contracted his brow, and nodded.
And you could refuse her! You
must learn to love her, for she would
make you good wife"
Much chance there is now of my
making wife of any one"
''Oh, this will blow over in time;
feel it will Meanwhile"
Meanwhile you destroy every hope
full feeling l thought to take to cheer
me in my exile!" was his impatient
interruption. Il love you alone, Alice;
have loved you for months, truly, fer
vently, and l know you must have
seen it,"
Love me still, Gerard" she softly
answered, but not with the love yopl
should give to one of earth, the love
you will give to Frances CheneviX.
Think of me as one rapidly going;
soon to be gone"
ooh, not yeti" he cried in an i'm
ploring tone, as if it were as she
willed.
mot just yet; hope to see you re-
turn from exile. Let us say farewell
while we are alone
She spoke the last words hurriedly,
for footsteps were heard. Gerard
snatched her to him, and laid his face
upon hers
what cover did you say the book
had?" demanded Frances Chenevix of
Gerard, who was then leaning back
on the sofa, apparently waiting for
her. "a notified? l cannot see any
thing like it,
the trouble Fanny. 1t has gone, per-
haps, amongst the has beens.'"
Listen" said Alice removing her
hand from before her face. "that was
carriage stopped. Con they be come
home?"
Frances and Gerard flew into the
next room, whence the street could be
seen. A carriage had stopped. but not
at their house. ut is too early for
them yet" said Gerard
81 am sorry things go so cross just
now, with you, Gerard whispered
Lady Frances. ''You will be very dull
over there
CAY; fit to hang myself. if you knew
all. And the bracelet may turn up,
and Lady Sarah be sporting it on her
arm again and never know that the
cloud is off for me. No chance that
any of you will be at the trouble of
writing to fellow"
II WILL" said Lady Frances. "Wheth-
er the bracelet turns up or not, will
write you sometimes, if you like, Ger
ard, and give you all the news"
you are a good girl, Fanny" re-
turned he, in brighter accent, land
will send you my address as soon as
I have got one. You are not to turn
proud, mind, and be off the bargain. if
you find it's offensive"
Frances laughed. Take care Of
yourself, Gerard"
So Gerard Hope got clear off into
exile. Did he pay his expenses with
the proceeds of the diamond bracelet?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
A Criticism.

These CIGARS l explained to my
friend, were made for King Edward"
us that 500" he said, drawing very
hard at the one 1 had given him. 81
don't blame him for not taking them"
But then he is one of those persons
who are always sneering at royalty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
A Remarkable Talent.

Dick-I say, Harry, l suppose you
haven't dollar you want to lend me?
Harry-By George, you've guessed
right! Dick, with your ability to see
into the future you ought to be worth
money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Boarding-House Lamb.

"How do you like the roast lamb,
Mr.. Knox?" inquired the landlady.
Lamb? All! yes, Mary's lamb"
said the cranky boarder, for barking
back to his childhood he realized that
Mary's pet might easily be that old
now
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
A Good Tackle.

did make a good tackle?" asked
the football player looking up from
his cot in the hospital.
YES" replied the nurse; you bit
off one ear and two fingers and broke
three legs"
Thank heavens!" murmured the
football player lapsing again into UNI:
consciousness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
One on Pa,

Willie-Ma, does the Atlantic ocean
ever freeze over?
Ma-No, indeed. Why do you ask?
WILLIE just heard pa telling Mr..
Chumley that when he was coming
over from Europe last month he had
skate on all the time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Only Death Caught Him.

A north Georgia obituary notice is
said to read as follows:
"He left ten children and wife
When Death, the tyrant, sought him,
Made moonshine liquor all his life,
And the government never caught
him."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Fifty Named.

That's quite a fine horse you bought
the other day. What have you named
him?"
Il have decided to call him Great
Bargain
Great Bargain? Why do you call
him that?'
We'll, call him that merely be-
cause my wife can drive him"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Still Occupied.

Aunt Hannah-When was here two
years ago Hulda was looking for a
husband; she is married now.
Uncle George-Yes; but she is still
looking for him-that is to say, &c
deal Of the time.-Boston Transc-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Family Pride.

"Mr. Cumrox is only suffering from
an ordinary cold, believe" said the
sympathetic visitor
WELL" answered Mrs. Cumrox,
we've done our best to keep it from
being ordinary. We've sent for the
most expensive physician in the city"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
All Doubts Remover

All Doubts RemovSE
She-And you will alive
even when I am old and
He-But you can new
older or any uglier in my
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Run Down.

McJigger-"What's the matter with
your neck?"
Thingumbob-"B Bile"
McJigger-"Boil, eh?"
Thingumbob-"No; bile. Automo-."
Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Had No Use for Him,

Goodheart-I've got you down for
couple of tickets. We're getting up
rattle for poor man of our neighbor-
hood.
Joakley-None for me, thank you! I
wouldn't know what to do with poor
man if l won him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
His Conscience Worried Him.

Cassidy-Why don't we ate yer din
ner?
Casey-shure this is Friday, an
Dim wonderin'?
Cassidy-What are We wonderin'?
Casey-Is turtle soup fish whin it's
made out O. Philadelphia Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27

A Machias, Me-, house which was
built in 1875 is receiving ts|tbird coat
OF shingles.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
Doubtless She Was.

Mrs. Browne-And who is the presi-
dent of your club now, Mrs. Malaprop?
Mrs. Malaprop (proudly)-I am the
present incumbrance, Aust now
Philadelphia Press
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
She Knew Her Business.

Maggie-When you broke the en-
gagement did you return the diamond
ring he gave you?
Margarethe-Certain not. I don't
care for Harry any more, but my feel
ings have not changed toward the ring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
The Usual Way.

Harris-I say, Charley, you've got
tremendous cold. How did you get it?
Thompson-Standing on the side
walk while Yawler gave me directions
how to prevent taking cold.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27

Tommy--Aw, what do you know
about it? Kitten in de clinches amt
barred.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27
No Foul.

Tommy-Well, he grabbed me round
de neck, an | soaked MIN one. OATS
how he got de black eye.
Mother (aghasD = Why. Tommy,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27

Woman--1f will to will give something eat
Weary-Madam, you,
Wonan--Are all that?
Weay-No I q postpranda
cept
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-27

B1lson-They Jayson's woman
Wson-Yes; yesterday house
the
the mat
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
THE NEWS OF HOMERVILLE

DuEsiEnOn Polytechnic school Closes
To-day-PeOpIe Arc COntented and
EstiII stock Is Rising.
bonneville, Ga, May 22.-The du-
Bignon Polytechnic School, located at
this place, will close the spring term
tomorrow evening with an Grafton by
Col. J. Randall Walker of Valdosta,
and other appropriate excuses. Since
Jan. 6 the school has been under the
superintendency of S. Preston Settle,
who for years previous had been prin-
cipal of the Southern Polytechnic
School at Waycross. Prof. Settle is
a teacher of long experience, and has
taught in many of the high schools of
the state.
A nice wire fence surrounding the
entire grounds is in course of construc-
ton and built with means raised at
last term of court from the friends of
the institution.
Recent rains have done the crops i'm
mense good, as the dry spell had given
the farmers an excellent opportunity
to get them clean. Countrymen and
townsmen seem contented and happy
over prospects generally.
AS in other parts of the state, so
here Estill stock is rising.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
THE KING MILL OPENS UP.

Backbone of Augusta Strike Is
BrOken-CnrOIina Operatives Are
Sore on Augusta Crowd.
Augusta, May 22.-The King cotton
mill, which was closed several weeks
ago, when it's employees struck for an
increase in wages, started in part to-
day. 100 hands out of 500 reporting for
work at o'clock. 1t is claimed that
this showing practically breaks the
backbone OF the strike in which 10000
people were involved. The mill will
be filled up with non-union men from
other mills, and it is claimed by the
owners that it win be running on full
time by tomorrow noon. AS soon as
the King mill is being operated on full
time all the mills here and in adjoin-
ing towns, which put lockout in
force, viii start up. 1t is understood
that the Carolina operatives have
guaranteed sufficient help to operate
the King mill fully by Saturday morn
ing Nothing has been heard from Dt-
rector Hilbert of the National Textile
Association.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
WAGNER AT EXPOSITION.
'fHE PEOPLE HONORS MAN TO
WHOM HONOR Is DUE.

Business Suspended in City While
100000 People Appear on the
Grounds-This Exceeds President
ROoSeveIt's Day by 10,OOO-Trib-
utes Paid President WAGNER by
Judge BrawIey and Mayor Smyth.
Man Who Made the Exposition Re
spends MOdestIy.
Charleston, s. c, May 22.-Wagener
day scored an attendance of $4,000 peo-
PIE, 10000 more than on President
Roosevelt's day, and surpassed all for
rner civic celebrations in this city in
honor of a private citizen. While all
was a scene of busy activity and mer-
~ rejoicing at the exposition grounds,
Charleston. its stores closed and its
highways of commerce empty, lay
sleeping in a quiet of more than Sab
bath stiffness. 1t is hard to say which
told more forcibly of the high esteem
for Capt. f. w. Wagener-the cheer
ing multitude of the exposition or the
closed doors of Charleston's business
houses and the omnipresent quiet of
a silent city.
Capt. WAGNER is president of the ex-
position company, and has more than
once come to the aid of the exposition
When its financial needs were the
sorest, and the demonstration was prac-
teal evidence of Charleston's apprecia-
ton of his munifcence and public spir-
it, for there were no free admissions to-
day.
There was a civic and military pa
rade from the city to the Exposition
grounds. Though Capt Wagner had
earnestly requested that only a meager
and formal programme be observed at
the auditorium, the enthusiasm OF the
people knew no bounds and he was
obliged to hear eloquent enconiums
upon his services in addresses by Unit
ed States Judge Brawley and Mayor
Smyth. He responded modestly and in
excellent taste, saying that the credit
for the success of the Exposition did
not belong to him. for had it
not been for the faithful
work of the board of directors
he could never have carried
the exposition through to success.
He said that while the enterprise had
not been a financial success, it has
been a splendid success in many other
ways and in the end viii benefit the
city. Already it has done a great deal,
but the most good is to follow. The
attention of the entire United States
has within the past six months been
directed to Charleston, and he was
certain that with all the advertising
the city has received out of the expo
sition capital will be directed this way.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23

jealousy Leads to killing of James
Hurst at .Jesup.

jealousy Leads to killing of James
Hurst at Jesup.
Jesup. Ga. May 22.-Annie Ficken,
colored, fatally cut James Hurst. the
colored porter of the Wilkins Hotel at
this place, about midnight of last night
The trouble occurred at the colored
school house, where there was quite a
crowd gathered on account of the ex-
ercises incident to the closing of the
public school. Annie Ficken was a
young and good looking woman who
came to this place about the time
work began on the Jesup Short Line,
and this is not the first scrape of this
sort she has been in since she has been
here, having cut a negro man on the
Jesup Short Line several months since.
Hurst was cut in the breast about
the heart. and lived only a few min
utes. The woman who did the cutting
was secured and turned over to the
sheriff. Hurst was at the entertain
ment with another woman, which
seemed to be the cause of the. trouble,
Annie Ficken being influenced to do the
cutting by jealousy.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
SCREVEN STRIPPED BY HAIL.
Serious Damage Done Along Savan-
nah River and Briar Creek-ThOu-

Ruined.
Sylvania, Ga, May ga terrific
hail storm visited portion of this
county yesterday afternoon and did
great damage to the crops. The de-
vastated district lies from about four
miles below Sylvania toward the Sa-
vannah river and up along Briar creek.
Those who visited the hail-swept
farms to-day say that the destruction
is beyond description. The corn is lit
orally torn into shreds and the cotton
is stripped clean to the stalk Many
of the farmers will have their cotton
crop to plant over again and are out
to-day hunting seed. The corn may
come out, but will be materially in
iured lots of it will undoubtedly die.
From the accounts given of the hail
storm it must have been the fiercest
that ever swept over the county. Many
of the farmers declare that some of the
stones were fully as large as guinea
eggs. The green leaves were torn from
the trees in the forest and piled thick
upon the ground. 1t is probable that
there were several thousand acres of
corn and cotton injured and killed in
this county
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
QUICK JUSTICES AT BAINBRIDGE.
Murderer Indicted and Convicted o,

Murderer Indicted and Convicted on
Day of Bis Crime and Sentenced
on Following Day.
cambridge. Ga, May 22.-Joe Parks,
the negro who killed his wife yester-
day morning, was indicted yesterday
and tried and found guilty. and was
this morning sentenced to be hung on
July Il. r. c. Gully, alias c. r.
Bridges. was found guilty of bigamy.
but his case will be appealed to the
Supreme Court. Court adjourned this
morning until next Thursday.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
MUST PAY BACK TAXES.
Controller Wright Catches "A Chat
tRnOoEa Street Railway.

Atlanta, May 22.-The Chattanooga
Rapid Transit Company will have to
pay back taxes to the state this year.
The company runs an electric line out
TO Chickamauga Park about seven
miles of which are in Georgia. 1t was
not returned for taxation last year.
Controller General Wright took the
matter up and has just secured a re-
turn of $37 600 on the property on
which he will insist on the companys
paying taxes for last year as well as
this year, as it was operated at that
time.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
BIDS WANTED.

City of Savannah, Office Director of
Public Works, Savannah. Ga, May %,
1902-Bids will be received at this
office until Saturday. May 81, 1902. at
IL o'clock noon, city time, for furnish
ing feed as follows: No. Timothy
Hay, per 100 pounds No. Timothy
Hay, per 100 pounds; best quality mix
ed oats; to be weighed at city lots.
Envelopes to be marked Bids fer
Feed" The city reserves the right to
reject any and all bids. Preference
given to party who can deliver feed
from one location. Bids to be opened
in the presence of bidders.
GEO NJ. GADSDEN. Director
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
HOT POLITICS IN IRWIN.
The Cousins rnuIS Are Making a
Warm Legislative Race.


Irwinville, Ga, May 22.-The contest
for representative from this county is
being holly fought. The contestants
are Warren Paulk and his cousin. j.
Y. Paulk, clerk of the Superior Court
Both have large family connections
and it is hard to predict which will
be successful.
DR.. c. H. Wilcox left yesterday for
Atlanta with Mr.. r. T. Turner Mr.
Turner has been suffering for several
days with appendicitis, and has gone
there to have an operation performed
j. j. Lint is building a nice two story
building on the corner of Irwin and
Ensign avenue, and as soon as it is
completed Mr.. Turner of this place will
open general merchandise store
The two large crews of hands that
are working on the extension of the
DELLA and Irwinville Railroad, one
crew having started at this place and
the other at Worth, are now within
two miles of each other and within
thirty days trains will be running
through to Worth
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
sPECIAL NOTICES.
TWO WEEKS LONGER,
COMMENCING MAY IL,
Our so Cent Mixture of Candy
Only IS Cents Per Pound.
BELSINGER & GROSS.
SATURDAY CLOSING.

We, the undersigned wholesale grain
and produce dealers of Savannah.
agree 10. and with each other and our
employees. that we will close our re-
spective places of business on satur-
days at 2 O'Clock p. m, from May
"a 10 Sept. is. 1902. both dates included.
(signed) T. j. Davis. w D. Simkins
a. Co. Brennan & Co. Kavanaugh &
Co. Dougan a sheftsll. A. Gordon
Cassels. Rimes Bros. & Co.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
UNIFORM FURNITURE RATE.
Manufacturers Discuss Question but
Defer Action.

Atlanta, May 22.-The Southern
Manufacturers Association discussed
the question of making a uniform rate
on furniture at their meeting to-day.
but nothing definite was done; the
matter has been put in the hands Of
committees and other meetings will be
called in the course of the next few
months. Prices of raw materials have
increased and the price of furniture
has gone up accordingly.
The furniture men are all strongly
in favor of making a uniform rate.
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
FUNERAL INVITATIONS.

@~O~-~~~-~-~-~~~-~>~-~~~~~
GEORGE-Friends and relatives of
Miss Sarah George are invited to at
tend her funeral this (Friday) MORN
ing at II o'clock from the residence of
her brother, Benjamin, is Henry street,
east. Interment at Laurel Grove Gem
etery
The Savannah morning news., 1902-05-23
BEAcH's SENTENCE COMMITTED.
Reasons for Gov. Gamblers Action in
DOOIy County Case.

Atlanta. May 22.-Gov Gambler to-
day commuted the sentence of Calvin
Beach of Dooly county to life impris-
onment in the penitentiary. Beach
was under sentence of death for muir
der Two men were indicted for the
same crime. and the evidence showed
that II could have been committed
by only one of them. Beach was con-
victed and the indictment against the
other man was mol pressed. on ac-
count Of these circumstances the COM
mutation was granted.