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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
LOSSES.

The following is believed to be
a reasonable estimate of the losses
sustained together with the insur-
ance:
John Solel, blacksmith shop,
loss on building, 5000.
Levi James, wagon maker in
Solel's building, loss on goods,
$25. No insurance.
L. M. Wickersham, loss on
brick building, $1,000. Insur
ance, 81, 500.
Estep Furniture Co., who oc-
cupied the Wickersham building
loss on goods, 81, 500. Insur-
ance, ST, 900.
w. I. Lawhead, loss on build
ing, 81, 1000. Insurance $500.
j. D. Mcdaniel, who occupied
the Lawhead building, loss on
newspaper $1,000. Loss on
newsstand, $50. Insurance, S575.
S. E. Graham, barber, also in
Lawhead building, loss in moving
furniture and fixtures, $500. No
insurance.
Shaw, Nally 6 Co., loss on
frame building, 81, 600.
Morgan & Booth, restaurant,
in above building, loss on stock,
$500. Insurance $500.
Shaw, Nally & Co., dry goods,
brick building, loss 50, 500; loss
on stock, $4,000. Insurance,
SOLO.
Nally & Woodward, druggists,
frame building, loss 81, 900; loss
on stock, $4,000. Insurance,
$1,000.
G.. R. Wilson & Son, frame
building, loss 1000; loss on
goods, not estimated. Insurance,
$40, 500.
y. -. 1eoSels, groceries ana
millinery in Wilson building, loss
on goods, $500. Insurance, $500.
GAINESVILLE Bank, brick building,
loss, $4,000. Fully insured.
Same frame building, $500. In
surance, $500.
j. I. Chilcoat, mill, frame
building, loss, 1000; loss on
stock, ST., 800. Insurance So, 500.
L. j. Hendrix, loss on damaged
goods, $500. Insurance, 81, 500.
f. M. French, damage to dwell
ing and goods, 5000. No insur-
ance.
D. L. Oliphant, postofice,
damage to moving fixtures, $75.
No insurance.
Band stand, damage S175.
G. w. Baker, druggist, dam.
age from moving goods, $50.
/. q. O. f. and D. of r., loss,
81, 200. No insurance. Gains
vile News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

Some men in this town were working
hard to get up an advertisement. One
of the main workers, or one who as
sumed to be the whole thing, did moth
ing but talk and the rest of the mem.
bers Of the committee said: "Oh, yes,
he is a great worker, but all he does is
to stand around on the street and talk. "
Are you that way? Do you stand
around on the street and talk?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06
A Startling Surprise.

Very few could believe in looking at
A. T. Hoadley, a healthy, robust black
smith Of Tilden, Ind, that for ten years
he suffered such fortunes from Rheu-
matism as, few could endure and live.
But a wond erful change followed his
taking Electric Bitters. 1.-TWO bottles
wholly cured me-" he writes, .'and
have not felt twinge in over year.
They regulate the Kidneys, purify the
blood and cure rheumatism, Neuralgia,
Nervousness, improve digestion and
give perfect health. Try them. Only
80 cts, at L. Van Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

Mr.. Is. Kelly celebrated his s3rd
birthday Tuesday. He was an old
settler in Van Vert. All his children
were present with the exception of three
who live in Nebraska, and one, Mrs.
Jonathan Hamilton of Leon, who did
not arrive in Van Vert until yesterday.
-Van.Wert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

A big haul by highwaymen, substi-
tutes and others who steal the good
name and fame of Rocky Mountain Tea
made famous by Madison Medicine Co.
35c. Sold by w. G. Stempel & Co..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

1t is said that every bride has many
friends, lbut in a few years, they dwindle
down to one. That's Rocky Mountain
Tea. Makes and keeps her we'll. 35cts.
Sold by w. g. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

James Edward, J. l. Coin and VIM.
Mcintosh will leave next week for Idaho
to spend the winter. Mr.. Coin has
three sons in Idaho and Mr.. Edwards
only daughter Mrs. S. P. Coin lives
there also.-Van Vert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

B. r. Walker sold g. w. Drake's farm
of $50 acres in Richland township, three
miles MOTIVE It of Grand River t, G. c..
Hauschilds. The consideration was $45
per acre. A farm of 80 acres in
Kansas was included in the trade.-Van
Vert Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

On Wednesday Oct. goth, 1902, at the
Leon NJ. E. parsonage Mr.. John H.
Wallace Of Iineville and Miss Gerlie
Garner Of Leon were united in the bond
Of holy matrimony by Rev. I. N.
Woodward.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

w. A. Heron of Finch, Ark, writes
81 wish to report that Foley's Kidney
Cure has cured terrible cafe of kidney
and bladder trouble that two doctors
had given up"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

Foley's Honey and Tar always stops
the cough and heals the lungs. Refuse
substitutes. Sold by l.. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

Foley's Honey and Tar tor cough ane
colds; reliable, tried and tested, SAT-
and sure. Sold by l.. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

If we had our choice we would prefer
being a preachers wife and come back
to our old town on visit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-11-06

For Oklahoma real estate, write to
call on G. B. Jordan. Enid, O. T
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

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corporation AID therefore il accordance
VIII Eli legsl Requirements ard sfrs.
colps5lEg with the mode prescribed so-
tAs sC1sadls1t Of the aforesaid Charter.
b il Therefore Resolved: Tia. the
Aforesaid Charter IS he-e5y amended snc
changed IN order 10 reduce The capital
Stock of tie aforesaid ccrTo-s-ion 20 the
sun Of Twenty Thousand Dollz-s.
And therefore there being no legal
objection thereto. "a the Aforesaid
corporation owes 10 debts and therefore
having incgrre.. no liability, 81 :he tine
Of this amendment
Be Il Further Resolved: Ths. al the
Capital Stock which has ALREADY been
Issued before this amendment was afop,-
%, Is hereby withdraw, recalled and
ordered cancelled, by the Secretary of
this corporation; and in its stead.
Be 1t Further Resolved: That the
Secretary Of this corporation is hereby
order 10 Issue 10 each stakeholder of said
stock. one share of stock z. lis psr ys;ue
OF One Dollar for each Dollar already
paid IN to the Treasurer of said eorr,ors-
ton by the aforesaid stakeholder herein
above expressly referred TO.
We hereby approve of the fore
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02
INDUSTRIAL INSTITUTE.

We take pleasure ia directing a.
tsniion Of our readers this week b
the adysrtisemen. Of the Southwest
era Louisiana Industrial Institute
which appears 10 Our columns. The
RAPID progress made By this yo1ng
institution during the first year Of
its existence 10 sCch AZ 10 coumsnd
the attention snd admiration Of
every citizen Of the State and the
prominent position which il has al
really assumed among the State 10
situations Of learning iastiass the
expectation tha. it will receive the
careful consideration of fathers and
mothers who have children TO edu-
cate.
The buildings, equipment, appoint
mens and conveniences of the insti-
tate are unsurpassed by any similar
school 10 the State or South: and its
faculty is composed OF men and
women yet in the prime OF life
teachers who bring TO their work a
special training and the vim and
energy which spring from a live in
terest 10 their chosen profession.
The instructors 10 the manual train
Ing branches have every one spent
long years 10 qualifying themselves
for their special work, and thew
bring To their class rooms the mos,
recent and advanced methods OF 10.
The institution offers four indus
rial courses, which commend them.
'elves highly to onr people. The
Toung woman or young man that
'ursues such . course in q diligent
manner cannot make faiIue of life
I be 10 worthy of success. Through
'ut The industrial age in which We
re now fairly launched men and
women have need TO know how to
10 things, how to make the hand
ervant and vassal to the brain, how
0 create wealth; and IN prepare for
UGH life-work . manual training
curse bath no equal. We recon-
nerd the Industrial Institute at La.
ayettc 70 the careful coDside ration
t our people.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02
For Sale
At a Bargain a Livery
Stable i'm Berwick.

VIII sell the building also, or viii ~
same at reasonable rate. This il . 81
ehance for any one locking for -
Investment. Reason for selling 10 tt
parry has not the time to attend to -
business. For further information -
ply at this Office.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

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The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

Ar. Ernest Ditch, : butcher OF
Morgan City, while on his way to
his place Of business early Tuesday
morning, was slightly bitten by .
mad dog. The animal was killed.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02
CHARTER.
to the Charter of The
TChetimachac Oil Co., Ltd.
STATE OF LOUISIANA.
PARISH OF ST.. MANY

STATE OF LOUISIANA !
PARISH OF ST. MARY.
AT a meeting Of the stockholders of the
TChetimachas Oil Co. Ltd, called for
the purpose of reducing the CAPITA;
stock thereof and of amending the act of
incorporation of the said company. the
following resolution of amendment an
proved by more than three-fourths of
the stockholders and of the capital stock
was unanimously adopted. which said
resolution Of amendment is in words and
figures and signed by the stockholders as
follows. to.wit:
Whereas it il the desire of three fourths
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

We understand Belle Isle is to
have q newspaper. Things seem to
be booming there.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02
We hereby approve of the fore.

Mrs Julia Ducros
I, Emma Pecos
per Cbas Pecot.
\ N Underwood.
Mrs A N Under
wood.
Miss SiDmie Tn
der wood.
Miss Matte Un-
derwoOd.
Miss Mabel In
derwood.
per A II Under
wood,
Jno 3 Sewell.
S Z MelancoD.
Mrs N Tarleton
per N B T.
u b Tarleton,
Geo Vinson,
W NJ Petrie,
lily J SaDdere,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

TlCs dnne and passed at nv Office in
the Town Of Frankiin, Parish Of St Nsry.
State ot Louisiana, On his 3r.I day OF
July. A. ID. 1879, in the presence of
Charles Clysse Legend1e and John
Batenzn Alexander, two competent wit
Desses who hare signed their names to-
gether with the laid appearers and me,
said Notary, after due reading of the
whole.
Witnesses:
CHARLES CLYs.E LEGEyDgE
j. u ALEIASDEg
CHARLES AUSTIN NELL.
Notary Public.
Having carefully examined the fore.
going Charter. and finding all the object.
and purposes Of the Corporation to be
worthy and legitimate. and none of the
provisions Of said Charter being contrary
to the Constitution or Laws of this State
let the said Charter be, and the same is
hereby approved.
W. 4. WILSON,
District Attorney 23d Judicial District Of
Louisiana.
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02
F.P PERRET sec,,.r

Having examined the foresu1ae
amendment am of the opinion that -
same Is legal and that the purpose -
object therein specified are legal al -
none Of the provisions therein cons,ma3
are contrary 10 law.
". Il WILSON, District At,o.pey,
The St. Mary banner. (Franklin, Parish of St. Mary, La.) 1889-1931, 1902-08-02

In testimony whereof We. the CAss-
man and Secretary of said meeting Of u
stockholders of the said TChesimscna
Oil Co, Ltd. hereto attacked our siexar
lures and the seal of tie said Corpofstio
on day OF said meeting on this The III
day OF June A D. 1902, q: Frsskiin Il.
at the doniciie of said Corpora,ioa-
DONELSON CAFFERr.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
A TREACHEROUS MORO
SIashes Arm or United States Oficer
Who is Deceived by
Flag of Truce.

Manila. May 2T.-While Second
Lieutenant Robert c. Humber. of the
Tenth infantry. and Sergeant Walling.
of the same regiment. We're walking
about six miles from Camp Vickers,
in MindanaO. they perceived Il single
Moro carrying Il flag of truce When
the native had approached close to the
United States officers he -,Iddenly
drew his creeSe and SlaShed Sergeant
Nalling. cutting his arm completely
off. Lieutenatn Humber attempted to
shoot the Moro. but his revolver
missed fire and the native escaped in
the tall grass.
General Davis. the commander of
the United States forces in Mindanao.
has reiterated his orders that no
United States soldiers are to leave
camp unless in n party of at least eight
men. who must be armed and pre-
pared for any emergency.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
ARE STUCK ON BROWN
Insist That the NASTY Old Trust Has
Given Him the
Sock

Detroit. Mich, May 2T.-The 1000
girls who quit work at the Brown
branch of the American Cigar company
in this city because of affection for j.
III. Brown. the manager. are still de-
termincd TO remain out unless Brown
resumes the management OF the con-
Germ. Second Vice President Cobb
"2me to the city to see what he could
do to settle the unique walk-Out. but
the girls paid no more attention to him
than If fe were the cOmpany's messen-
ger boy.
The girls want their manager rein
stated and they insist on il. Brown
has done his best to convince the en-
plOyes that he resigned of his own ac-
cord, telling them that he had money
enough to be idle the remainder of his
life; but the young women wink with
the other eye at him and tell him it
would be impossible for him to be out
of business unless the nasty old trust
forced him out of it so that it could
begin to cut the wages cf the EN-
ployes."
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
WINDS COSTLY BLOW
Unroofs Houses and Wrecks Barns
While 1t Kills
Stock.

Bourbon. Ind. May pa heavy
storm which passed over this place at
a. m. Saturday took the form of a
cyclone six miles east of here. demOl-
ishing everything that laid in its path.
-Four large farm residences were I'M
rooted and partly demolished, and sew
Ell barns We're completely wrecked
while all stock. including horses and
cattle. that We're in the barns We're
killed outright.
The Lake View hotel, at Hufrman's
lake, was unrOofed, while the large
dance hall and feed stables were de-
stroy2d. part of the wreckage being
carried into the lake Lake View
school house was carried about 200 feet
and left standing in Il wheat field.
The scope of the storm was about
three miles long and half mile wide.
All property reported as being de-
strOyed was fully covered by insur-
ance.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
SNUBBING OF POTTS
Stories as to the Commanders Treat
ment Declared TO BE
Pure Wind.

Berlin. May 2T.-Iieutenant Con-
mander Templin NJ. Potts. the naval
attache of the United States embassy
here (whO succeeded Commander Will
liam ii. EechlerJ. will by appointment
be presented to Admiral Won TirpitZ,
the secretary of the imperial admiral
IL. today. Lieutenant Commander
Potts has already been received by the
other German naval officials of high
rank, with every mark of considera-
Ion.
The United States naval attache has
not yet had an audience of the empe-
ror, simply because his majesty has
been almost continuously absent from
Berlin since the foreign office was Off
cially notified of Lieutenant COmman-
der Potts arrival here. The AsSoci-
ated Press is Informed officially that
the reports of Il "snub,' etc. given
Potts by the emperor. or any one else
here, are absolutely grOundless and
false
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27

Fort de France, May %, p. m.-
Mount Pelee is again in eruption.
Huge inky black clouds are rolling
over Fort de France in great masses.
in which there are peculiar lightning
flashes. The inhabitants are now
focking into the great square of the
town. If the demonstration increases
panic is imminent. a very heavy
surf has been beating on the shore
for the last two hours and an enor-
nous greyish yellow cloud at great
height is dimly visible in the direction
of Mount Pelee. The night is intense
~ dark and stars are only family Wis
ible.
Fort de France is i'm no danger from
the volcano. but there is considerable
apprehension of a panic in the night
time should the greyish yellow cloud
reach here and ashes and stones be-
gin to fall.
There are no noises from the vol
cano at present.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
NOT LOoKING FOR A STRIKE
But That Is State of Mind Frequent on
These Occasions.

New York. May 27.-Local represen-
tatives of the leading soft coal roads
I'm Virginia and West Virginia say they
have no advices respecting Il possible
strike by some 125.0OO miners in that
section. Chairman Fink, OF the Nor
folk and Western road. said yeSter-
day: Our miners are mostly negroes
They are not organized. so far as
know. They receive fair wages and
seem to be satisfied. l do not believe
they are likely to join in any sympa-
thetic movement"
According to the best information
obtainable the anthracite coal situa-
ton Is practically unchanged. Presi-
dent Truesdale. of the Lackawanna.
and President Fowler, of the Ontario
and Western, declined to discuss the
efforts of the Civic Federation TO set
tie the strike. Ralph NJ. Easley, sec
retary of the Cancellation committee of
the National Civic, Federation, said
that no meeting of the conciliation
committee had been called with refer
ence to the coal strike or any other
trouble.
"Will any meeting be called soon?"
he was asked. THAT 1 cannot say,
for 1 do not know" was his reply.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
IN A WORTHLESS MINE
Stock Sold by Framier Ballet as
Shown in Testi-
mony.

Des Moines. Ia. May 2T.-POstoffice
Inspector c. +. Stewart testified at the
Ballet trial yesterday that when he
instituted an investigation of Balliet's
connection with the White Swan gold
mine. of Baker City. Ore. Pallet adj
mitted that he had not yet purchased
the mine. and that. nevertheless. he
had already secured $4,000 through
sale Of stock. although he had oper-
ated but n month.
He said that Ballet justified his
course at the time by saying that the
mine had recently sold at sheriff's sale
for $J93. 90, and that he knew he could
secure the certificates cheap. The tes-
timOny OF Mrs. Alice c. Young. his
former stenOgrapher. was concluded
yesterday. She told Of instances where
she had paid money to women out of
company funds upon instructions from
Ballet
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
FIRE KILLS AND DESTROYS
Three Buildings Burn. One Man Is Dead.
and Three Others Injured.

Three Buildings Burn. One Man Is Dead
and Three Others Injured.
Carbondale, Ills, May 27.-F'ire has
destroyed three business houses in the
center of the town of Marion. One
man was killed, three others injured,
and another is missing and believed to
be in the ruins. The fire began i'm the
rear of the Miller Sisters Millinery
company store and destroyed that
building. the saloon owned by Jones u
Lyle Bros, and II. Perry's meat mar
ket. The total loss was $1,000, only
half covered by insurance.
When the flames reached the attic of
the first building an explosion occurred
which raised the roof from the build
ing and pushed out the sides. burying
beneath the brick and debris George
Parker. aged 81. killing him instantly.
William York, Frank Ellis and Will
lam Dunston We're all severely In
jured. Moses BOles, who resides four
miles frOmthe city, has not been seen
since the fire. and it is believed hat
he is dead in the ruins. He is SUPP )sed
to have been asleep at the time in
rear room of the saloon.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
THE END LOOMS UP
OF the HayLian Revolution Accord
ing to Develop
mentS.

Port au Prince, Hayti. May 81
The following provisional government
was constituted yesterday: President
BOisrond Canal; minister of foreign
affairs, NJ. Jeremie; minister of the
interior. NJ. Oolin: minister of justice.
NJ. Lalane: minister of war. General
Nord; minister of public works. NJ.
Cesarion; minister of finance, NJ. Den
merry.
The government will now take steps
to assure the election of n president
according to constitutional methods.
The British cruiser Psyche has ar
rived here.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
One Army Officer Not Only Sharply Contradicts
Another, But Gives
the Lie
IN THE SENATE INVESTIGATION OF MATTER
Capt Mcdonald Does His Best to Make
lt Corporal 0Brien Appear in
Bad Light.

that n woman and her two children
had been burned to death. He denied
all the statements detailing these SUP
posed circumstances. but said il was
true that the barrio had been captured
and burned. 1t was stockade strong
hold of Ladrones. set on Il hill and
considered inaccessible while | he
Spaniards controlled the country.
When his troops approached i. he
natives fired first. but the place Y ..s
taken. The United States troops oc-
cupied the town for two hours. and
then. after giving ample notice of their
intentions, had set fire to the place.
If any person was burned to death he
never had heard of the fact iIOr had he
ever given any orders while approach
ing the place to take no prisoners.
Rock Island Argus., 1902-05-27
Free speech at NInere,,.

Franklin. Ind. May 27.-The dis.
turbance Mt the Poles m0eting. at Min
eveh. became so violent that an ap-
peal was sent to Sheriff Prown. who
did not respond. as he was away from
town. Rev. Mr.. Boles has made some
plain speeches at Nineveh. where his
meetings are held in tent. and on
two nights the ropes of the tent have
been cut and the canvas dropped on
the audience. On other occasions the
meetings have been disturbed by the
shooting of firearms and noise. Boles
says the hoodlums cannot drive him
out of \ineyeh