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The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
REPUBLICANS In
TALLAPOOSA SPLIT
ONE CONVENTION UNDER LEAD.
ERsHlP OF JOSEPH C. MANNING
ELECTS DELEGATES AND CON-
MENDs ROOSEVELT.

Alexander City. August SO-(speeiaL)-
Delegates to the republican county con-
vention, held today at Dadeville. this
county, who have returned here report
the largest republican convention ever
before held In this county In fact. It Is
said that In no county in Alabama has
there ever before assembled SO large a
number of white men In a republican
convention. Joseph c. Manning called
the convention TO order aud presented the
temporary officers In behalf of the county
committee. Mr.. Manning was then given
an ovation by the several hundred pres
ent and WAS compelled to make a speech.
He was continually interrupted with
rounds of applause. Strong resolutions
inoorsing Mr.. Manning as state republic
can leader and condemning the old car
petbag leaders were adopted.
he delegation to the republican state
convention was instructed stand by the
new leader, who is making vigorous war
fare on the old regime. Resolutions
recommending President Roosevelt for
nomination in 1904 were passed amid great
applause.
The old regime were unable TO stem the
tide of this new movement and finally
held a meeting in the office of Postmaster
Berkstresser and perfected an organiza-
ton and elected delegates to the state
convention instructed to vote for Well
man for state chairman This latter
meeting had a small attendance. as there
are known to be but a very, very few
of the sympathizers of the old regime
in this county
Big Meeting at Decatur.
Decatur August 3o.-(Special) For the
first time in the history of the state,
strictly a white republican meeting was
held at Hartsele today.
Four negroes were present, but they
took no part In the meeting and occupied
back seats in the hall. e. H. Allison of
New Decatur was elected chairman OF
lowing delegates were elected to the state
convention which meets in Birmingham
September 16: John B. Kinds. A G. Beth
ard, H. B. Scott, Charles Barrett C. d.
Smith, L. Sheriff.. 2. Parker.
There delegates will also go to the con-
gressional convention which meets in De
catur on September 10.
Met at Huntsville.
Huntsville. August SO.-(spSeial) 1.-The
republican county convention was hela
here today presided over by S. s. Pleas
ants. The convention declined to nominate
candidates for legislative OFFICES, and en-
dorsed the democratic candidates. Presi-
dent Roosevelts administration was
warmly endorsed. W. l. Wellman was
endorsed for county chairman and c. E.
1Iutchens was made chairman of the
county committee. Not a negro was pres
ent.
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BESSEMER.
Police Working for Clue to Murderers
of Officer Flowers.

Bessemer, August 30-(Special)-
The police are leaving nothing I'M
dcne to run down the tive men re-
.sponsible for the killing of Officer
Flowers. They think they will soon
have the men behind the bars.
Owing to the unfinished condition
of the new high school building at
Nineteenth street and Clarendon ave-
nue., the public schools will not open
until September 20. This is two weeks
later than expected.
The Rifles held a muster at the
armory last night. There was a great
attendance of the soldier boys.
The Fifth Sunday Baptist associa-
tion are in session at Jonesboro, hold
ing meeting yesterday and today. The
meeting will continue tomorrow, clos
ing tomorrow night. A great deal Of
interest is manifested and the session
is proving highly successful.
Samuel Rosenbaum Is in New York
city en- a business trip.
Miss Willie Thompson of Russell
Vlhe, Ala, is The guest of Capt. w. F.
Handy and family.
Hendon Cockrell returned last night
from delightful trip to Canada.
The Rev. ]. G. Snedecor of Wood
lawn will preach to the Presbyterians
at Brighton tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock.
Walter King of Cullman has been
in the city visiting friends for several
days.
Mrs. James Fulton and Miss Louise
Fulton returned yesterday from quite
an extended visit to Gainesville, Ala,
their old home.
The protestant ministers of this
city and vicinity will meet Monday
night at the residence of the Rev.
George w. Read for the purpose of
forming a ministerial union.
The remains of Bonnie Gray, the
little son of Mr.. and Mrs. e. A. Little,
were brought here this afternoon.
They will be inferred tomorrow, the
services taking places at the residence
at 3 o'clock.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

(Redfern) ~ to won; Dublin. lis (Bren-
nam 4 to 1 second: Col. Bill, 107. (Burns)
10 to l third. Time 1.12 4-5.
Fourth race, the Futurlty for two-year-
olds, six furlongs-Savable. 1f9 Oyne),
Is to l and 8 to /, won; Lord OF the Vale.
III. CNcCue). to I and to 2. second:
Dazzling. 49, SHAW, 16 to 8 and 8 to .,
third. Time TIA
Fifth race, mile-Carbuncle. 116. (Burns)
10 to 1 won; South Trimble, 106 Qyne)
to 1, second; Huntressa, 101 (Jaekson)
10 to / third. Time 39 3-5.
Sixth race. selling, mile and sixteenth.
The Regent, 10s, (Adichaels). 7 to /, sec
ond; Ascension, 101. Redfern). 2 to /,
third. Time 1.47 40
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31
TUSCALOOSA
Miss Mary Whitfield Powers VIII Be
Married to DR.. II. S. Houuhton,

Tuscaloosa, August 30.-(Special. MIR.
and Mrs. 7. J. Powers have announced
the marriage of their daughter, Mary
Whitfield to Harvey Streety Houghton
of Hayneville, Ala. The marriage will
occur October 90 While the announce
ment is not altogether a surprise 1t was
not looked for at such early date.
Miss Powers is one of Tuscaloosa's
most charming girls, and with her gem
tie and sweet manners she has won for
herself a large circle of friends. She is
a member of one of the most influential
old families in the state. Mr.. Houghton
is a promising young lawyer. He grad
uated at the State university last ses-
sion.
Mrs Ellen Peter Bryce entertained q
number of friends last evening at her
home on Seventh street The table was
beautifully decorated and altogether the
affair proved to be a very delightful &C.
cason.
The work on the filters which are being
expected by the Tuscaloosa Water Works
company is nearing completion. The COM
pany has decided to put In two filters on
trial. Representatives from New York
and st. Louis are in the city now and
the filters will be placed in the near
future. When this work is completed
Tuscaloosa can boast of having as pure
water as can be found anywhere.
When Tuscaloosa was not in such
fiourishing condition it was hard to get
car didates for the city offices, but there
are candidates galore these days. The
present candidates for mayor are Juct
William G.. Cochrane, f. G. Blair, pres
ident Western Elevator and Blair Cnal
company. and Capt. w. A. Collier of the
Warrior guards, and at the head of W.
A. Collier Co For aldermen the following
candidates are out: George A. Searcy,
president Merchants National bank; NJ.
T. Ormond lawyer; w. r. Fits, cashier
City National bank c. n. Maxwell. pres
ident Snow Hardware company; G. W.
Weatherford. at the tad of Weatherford
Printing company ard w. A. Ryan, n
prominent planter.
Mrs. A j. Copeland OF birmingham is
the guest of the Rev. and Mrs. F. p
Culver. Mrs Copeland IS ON her way
home from a visit to the campmeeting at
the tabernacle camp ground near Column
bus
DIR. and Mrs. w. S. Wyman have re-
turned from ar extended visit 70 New
York. Mrs. Wynans health Is somewhat
improved as a result of the trip.
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

The kidneys are your
blood purifiers. they fiji
ter out the waste or
impurities in the blood.
If they are sick or out
of order, they fall to do
their work.
Pains, aches andrheu-
matism come from ex-
cess Of uric acid in the
blood, due TO neglected
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peGraffenreld,s Successor.

Austin, Tex, August 20 Governor
Sayers will order a special election to
chose a Congressman to serve the unex-
pired term of r. C. DeGraffenreid. The
election to be held in November. J. Cor
don Russell has been nominated as the
congressman from the district for the
Twenty congress and 1t Is deem
ed probably he will be the only candidate
for the short term
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What Pina-Pona Is Like.

From the Indianapolis News.
"Ping-pong." said the lady in the golf
ing skirt, rs just like golf.'
at is just like tennis" declared the
lady in the linen suit.
You're both wrong" observed the
heavyset gentleman, who was wiping his
brow and breathing with evident effort.
Its just like hard work"
The Birmingham age-herald. [volume] (Birmingham, Ala.) 1902-1950, 1902-08-31

Kidney uOuDle.
Kidney trouble causes quick or unsteady
heart beats, and makes one feel as though
they had heart trouble, because the heart is
over-working in pumping thick, kidney
poisoned blood through veins and arteries.
1t used to be considered that only urinary
troubles were to be traced to the kidneys.
but now modern science proves that nearly
all constitutional diseases have their begin
ming in kidney trouble.
If you are sick you can make no mistake
by first doctoring your kidneys The mild
and the extraordinary effect Of DR.. Kilmer's
Swamp-RoOt, the great kidney remedy is
soon realized. It stands the highest for its
wonderful cures Of the most distressing cases
and is sold on its merits E-1F
by all druggists In fifty sss;7rsy55z1 a !sxEs
cent and one-dollar siz- d. A
es. You may have a y 49,
sample bottle by mail Homo of swamp.Root.
free. also pamphlet telling you how 10 find
out if you have kidney or bladder trouble.
Mention this paper when writing DR.. Kilmer
& Co.. Binghamton N. Y.
Don't make any mistake, but remember
the name, Swamp-Root-Dr Kilmer' s
Swamp Root-and the address. Bingham
ton N. Y, on every bottle.
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Killed His stenfather.

Merkle. Tex. August 3o.-As result OF
disagreement over alleged mistreatment
of his mother, Tom Brownlee, aged IT,.
today shot and killed his step-father.
Justice of the Peace Tuckett.
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Cotton Season Ends.

Houston, Tex, August 3.-The cotton
season of 10000 wound up today. Gross
receipts at Houston were 2O65OO2; net re-
ceipts s74213.
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ritory down the B. S. and N. o.. the re-
ceipts for the coming year is not placed
at any higher mark.
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Over-WOrk Weakens
Your Kidneys.
unhealthy Kidneys Make Impure Blood.

All the blood In your body passes through
your kidneys once every three minutes.
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Not 80 glaringly public.
For
refreshments go to Stones.

ell,OOO-Rents S12OO-busl
ness block, 2Oth st. Eborn
& Jones.
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writes Mrs. Ida NJ. De Ford Of Latona, Hubbard
Co., Mimi. rHave doctored with a great many
in hospital for treatment My case has beef.
regarded as hopeless one, and they knew not
what the trouble was. Heart was bad stomach
all out Of order; tired out severe paips In all
every ailment woman could have, 3ok
many a bottle Of patent medicines without
effect began taking DR. Riosce's Favofite Pre-
birth TO ten-pound boy An thysfeians lad
ataisd as a fact Maf nesek could bsar q child
Both the baby and myself were strong and
The Common Sense Medical Adviser,
1908 large pages. in paper covers, 10 cent
FREQ on receipt Of III ons-cspt stamps to
pay expense of mailing only. Addpess
Or. z. v. Pierce. Buffalo. N. Y.
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s65Oo-Rents sl2OO. Eborn
& Jones.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
Memorial Day.

The old veterans of the sixties once
more dropped into line last Friday and
marched to the inspiring music of the
fife and drum with as much patriotism
as forty years ago, although they are
getting frail and feeble in body and the
steps of some were faltering.
Decoration Day with its beautiful Gus.
tom of strewing the graves of departed
comrades with flowers appeals to the
sympathies of the American people as
does no other event, and large crowd
assembled at the court house park Fri
day afternoon to hear the address Of
Sam L. Darrah, who was selected as the
orator of the day, and he delivered q
splendid memorial address, which was
instructive and popular with all who
know or care to know the meaning oil
Memorial Day. At the conclusion Of
his address the procession was formed
under the direction of Robert Bowsher
, marshal Of the day, and headed by the
martial band the old soldiers, Spanish
veterans, school children and many
citizens marched to the cemetery, where
the ritual ceremonies of the q. A. r.
were carried out, and the graves of all
the soldiers buried in the Leon cemetery
decorated with flowers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

Much has been said about the seven.
teen.year locusts coming again this year.
AS matter of fact, the seventeen-year
locusts were here in force in 1894, and it
is not likely that any great number of
them will appear this year. The name is
rather misleading, however, as some of
them appear in some sections of the
west nearly every year. Observers say
there is no such thing as the Seventeen
year locust' as far as the name being
applicable to the insect is concerned.
They appear at irregular intervals, but
do not do great deal Of damage ordin-
arily. Director Sage says that some
have been reported this year but none
in this state as far as he has heard.
About the only harm they do is to
young trees and shoots. 1t has been a
long time since the crops in Iowa were
injured by the locusts. The grasshop.
pers are generally more destructive, but
even they have done little harm for
some years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

W.L.Imus, aformer resident of Mt. Ayr
spent Tuesday in Leon accompanied by
his bride, coming here direct from Wood.
ford Green, Essex, England, where he
was married to Miss Annie Dale en- May
%. The young man, who left this coun-
try in 1897, has had considerable exper.
fence and seen great deal OF the world.
He went to England, then to Africa
with cattle for the British government
and finally when the Boer war broke out
he enlisted in Kitchener's Horse and
was afterwards transferred to the South
African Light Horse. He served two
years, receiving his discharge Feb. 4,
1902, and sailed for England to secure
his bride, with whom he had been in
constant communication. He has nu.
merous relatives in Ringgold county
and will spend the summer there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

d t y
Mrs. Ralph Slower and little son re-
turned Thursday to their home at Raw
Inns, Wyo., after visiting month with
relatives near Ottumwa and at the home
of her father-in-law, j. b. Slower, in this
county, and We'll guarantee Ralph will be
expecting the boy to be talking when he
gets home.
DR.. D. R. Dudley, who has been in st,
Paul for the past two months returned to
Leon Thursday and visited his friends
here until Monday when with Mrs. Dud-
ley who has been visiting at the home of
her parents in this city, he went to Gar
den Grove. He went to st. Paul with the
intention of locating but was not satisfied
with the outlook and has decided to re-
main in Garden Grove for the present at
least
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
Came Near Securing the New Court
House.

When the board of supervisors met in
special session last Thursday afternoon
as provided by law for the purpose ui
convassihg the returns of the special
court house election they made a dis
covery which came very near changing
the result and providing for new court
house, Notwithstanding there was a
majority of almost 500 against the prop
osition on the face of the returns. The
trouble was that in five of the precincts,
Davis City, Terre Haute, Leroy, Grand
River and Morgan, the judges had tailed
to certify to the returns which were re-
turned to the auditors office. The
board was in quandary and called
upon County Attorney Olsen Tor legal
advice. He examined the law on the
subject and concluded there was moth
ing for the board to do but throw out
these townships, but as it was such an
important matter the entire bar of Leon
was asked to meet and discuss the ques.
ton, which they did Thursday evening,
being of the unanimous opinion they
could not be counted. The board had
adjourned until 8 p. M, and after being
advised by the county attorney pro-
ceeded to canvass the returns and throw
out the entire vote of the five precincts
which left the majority against the court
house only 1888. In one or two other
townships there. were some Irregularities
and misconduct on the part of the
judges which if they had been contested
would probably have thrown out the
entire township and carried the court
house tax, but the committee of citizens
wisely decided they would not resort to
such measures as against the will of the
people and the matter is ended. 1t was
close call, however, and there was
great deal of excitement on the streets,
it being at first reported there were votes
enough in the five precincts to change
the result. The news got abroad over
the county and phone lines were kept
busy answering queries for several days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

The home of M. Grogan in this city is
under smallpox quarantine, their baby
being sick with the disease which was
contracted from sister of Mrs. Gro
gan's who came to visit them few
weeks ago from Des Moines after being
sick with what they supposed was
measles. The residence is under strict
quarantine and no further cases are
looked for in this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

A Decatur coaDty young man recent.
ly got acquainted with young lady in
a neighboring township and made an
engagement to call. For some reason
be came a little earlier than the usual
time and having never been to the
place before, mistook the side door for
the front. He was dressed up in the
latest style, with nice new suit, patent
leather shoes and white bosom shirt.
Just as he reached the side steps, the
door flew open and he received full
dishpan Of dirty dishwster right in his
face. The girl closed the door quickly,
not seeing him and he went home with
ruined suit of clothes. He hasn't
spoken to the girl since and she is won
dering why he didn't call that night
and why he doesn't speak to her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

No man sinks into the grave, he only
disappears, like constant sunrise,
which death cannot interrupt any more
than the night can swallow up the sun.
Truth is yegy different thing from fact;
it is the loving contact of soul with
spiritual fact, vital and potent. 1t does
its work in the soul, independently of
all faculty or qualification therefore set.
ting it forth or defending it. Truth in
the inward parts is bower, not an
opinion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

The Pullman car to be used on Vel
lowstone National Park trip June 90 is
not unlike other cars of its kind. 1t is
composed of lower and upper berths.
The task of assigning berths to such a
party and having every tourist satisfied
is not going to be an easy one, so we
have decided to-adopt the old going-to.
mill rule in the assignment of berths;
that is, first come first served, for this
reason. We will place the tickets on
sale June l5, and after one has pur.
chased his ticket he is entitled to Oh dice
of space. G. M. KErcIIAM, Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
BowsuER, S1GLER & EALs.

A girl in this town went away to a
missionary meeting and was nicely en-.
tertained by some of the pensioners.
She had nice time, but was given a
feather bed to sleep in and the result
was she hardly slept wink. She said
she felt all the time like Ellen Stone
and had all sorts of dreams about being
missionary in captivity. But she has
promised not to 60 on the lecture plat
form.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
EARLY Closing.

LEON, Iowa. May l, 1902.
We the undersigned merchants agree
to close our stores on all nights except
Saturday, at p. NJ, beginning June 4.
until Sept. Is, 1902:
Kraft Clothing Co.
Thompson & Warner.
Hurst Bros.
j. w. Bowman.
H. L. Long.
The Bee Hive Co., j. r. G. Mgr.
Graham, Darrah & Hansell Co.
G. Blggs & Co.
Owens & Forbes.
Merchants Consignment Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
he best trip in the country to-day is
Llowstone National park.

Horse men, we have one of the sweet
est horses that has ever come to Iowa.
Haven't you good road mare for him?
BowsHER, S1GLER & EALs,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

Mather-the 80 years dentist of over
SO years experience is at Leon on the
morning of the 9th and will remain
until the last of every month.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

One can see more in seven days in
Yellowstone National Park than can be
seen in a years travel elsewhere in this
country. Special car leaves Leon June
90
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

Come early in April and get your
nursery stock from the Leon Home
Nursery. My stock has never been
cullad. w. A. GARRETT.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

PUTNAM FADELEss DYES are the
brightest, fastest, easiest to use, most
economical-strong claims, but trial
will prove them we'll founded. Sold bv
druggists. 10c. package.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
4 HuS,p'r,,i.t.

Weary-Don't tell
me .wimmen ain.Ng got
no sense Of humor!
Dere's arlander wants
to know If I don't
want to work for me
New York
Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
Even He.
"But the new

Even He.
"But the new
ministerial that
church is so
a wfully con-,
ceited"
"But, really,
last Sunday he
was quite mod
est"
you don't
say"
Eyes. In the
course Of his
sermon he said:
we are all
more or less
fallible. Even
I ann phil
adelphia Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

Go to Yellowstone National park
June %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

Goldsmith Elector is from old Decatur
Goldsmith, Maid, Hamilton and Elec.
toner families. Is not that good enough?
Bring him a oood marc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
PURELY Personal.

Persons having friends visiting them or
knowing of strangers visiting in the city
by.informing him either in person or by
note.]
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Casters

When man is old enough to know
better he is too old to do it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
Eczema

How it reddens the skin, itches, oozes,
dries and scales!
Some people call it letter, milk crust or
salt rheum.
The suffering from it is sometimes in
tense; local applications are resorted to-
they mitigate, but cannot cure.
1t proceeds from humors inherited or ac-
quired and persists until these have been
removed.
Hoods Iarsaparilla
positively removes them, has radically
and permanently cured the worst cases, and
is without an equal for an cutaneous
eruptions.
HOOPS PILLS are the best cathArtic Price25c cents,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

Post Marital.
Mrs Muggins
n a d y o u
known your
husband long
before You mar
ried him?
Mrs .Buggins
No; not until
after wa were
married.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05
OF No Innor.
NO 1"VUl
tance.

OF No Impor-
tance.
"Are they to
b e married
soonr
"W ell, b e
thinks they
aras
"Oh, that's
OF of th e
slightest conse-
quence in an
affair Of this
kind. " hat
does she think
aboutitT-Chi-
cago Post.