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Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-28

1t is pleasant TO con-
trast the medical in
efficiency which said
III could not b e
cure +" with tn e
prompt and perman-
ent cure effected by
the use of Doctor
Pierce's Favorite
Prescription. This
great medicine for
women establishes
regularity, dries en-
feebling drains, heals
inflammation and ul-
ceration and cures
female weakness.
vI take great pleasure
in recommending DR..
Pierce's medicines to
other suffering women, ="
writes Mrs. Mary Adams,
of Grassycreek, A 5 Il e
Co, n. c. "I had in
ternal trouble very badly
until it resulted in ulcers
of the uterus. I was
troubled with it so that
I did not sleep a night
for seven long weeks
The doctors said I could
not be cured, but I COM
Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1902-03-28

show more plainly than brunettes,
but these discolored spots greatly mar
the beauty Of either
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
Farmers Library Notice.

There will be one annual call each
year for the farmers to contribute some-
thing to this good cause as it ena bles
the people, who do not care and those
who are mot able to have the very
latest books out. Now don't wait on
your neighbor but come yourself with
something. James Ironside gave a
goose last year and that goose brought
one dollar and that one dollar bought
two books and those two books have
been read by quite number of people.
Who knows what Mr.. Ironsides (farm-
er's offering) may amount to. Remem-
Der if you have no children others have
and you can do no greater charity act,
than bringing some offering no matter
how small, for it may bring four times
its value as they will be sold at public
auction. Now this means all of you
and who will be first? All gifts to be
brought in any time up to December
Goth. Robert Bowsher, receiver and
committee. At Bowsher 4 Biddison's
store
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
G. A. r. Officers Elected.

At a regular meeting of Leon Post No.
251, Department of Iowa, the annual
election of officers tor the year 1908 was
held by suspending the rules and elect
ing by acclamation as follows;
Commander. H. Evans.
Senior Vice.. w. Keeler.
Junior Vice-W. H. Fulton.
Chaplain-F. M. Smith.
Quartermaster-A.J j. Allen.
Surgeon-M. F. Stookey.
Officer of the Day-John Holden.
Officer of the Guard-J. G. Harris.
Guard-Robert Good.
Delegate to State Encampment-J. K.
Williamson.
Alternate-Al Gardner.
Counsel of Administration for 1908
j. w. Harvey. j. w. Keeler, w. H,
Fulton. j. h. EVANS, Adjt.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
MATRIMONIAL.
Graham-SkaIes.

About three miles southeast of Davis
City, Iowa, Thursday evening, Decem-
ber the 4th, at p. M, occurred the
wedding of Miss Ida V. Skales to Mr..
George F. Graham at the home of the
BRIDES parents Mr.. and Mrs. Richard
Skales, Rev. Alfred Knoll officiating.
The bride was attired in delicate blue
henrietta suit, braided and trimmed in
white silk. The groom was dressed in
the conventional black. The groom is
we'll known in this community having
lived here from childhood. He is an
energetic farmer and young man Of
good morals and many excellent traits
of character. The bride is one of Davis
City's most accomplished young ladies.
The wedding was attended by forty
of their relatives and friends. They
received many valuable and useful
presents.
After the ceremony the guests were
ushered into the dining room where a
sumptuous repast was awaiting. The
wedding march was played by Miss
Edith Graham.
Mr.. and Mrs. Graham will make Their
future home about four miles southeast
Of Davis City. In entering matrimonial
life they have the best wishes of large
circle of friends. A GUEST.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
A Statement.

In reply to an item in the Lariat in
regard to the accident which resulted in
the burning of our little girl, will give
a true statement as to how it happened
and the extent of the injuries as nearly
as possible. 1t appears that the paper
In almost every instance, wilfully or ig.
norantly land believe wilfully because
l would not take his paper) misrepre.
sented, for man that would use the
words that he used in the last verse
surely hasn't the least spark Of sympa-
thy to extend. He don't know by ex-
perience what the word means only
when he needs quarter. would not
put such an article in paper about any
living person at such time.
On the morning of the 26th of No
vember loaded some turkeys to take
to town. When ready to start 1 went
in the house, arranged the stoye and
gave her instructions, as had often
done before, having faith in her obedi.
ence, and l believe she followed my in
structions to the letter. When the fire
began to fail she opened the front dam
per and the blaze rushed out, catching
her clothing. The two boys, IA and l6
years of age, were in the field picking
corn but came up at this time to the
gate with load of corn and she ran out
and said, 81 am on fire." The boys
say the blaze was about the size of a sill
yer dollar at this time but they had
about 100 yards to run. She was burn.
ed from the shoe tops up to her stom.
ach in front, only except on right side
above hip, palms Of hands, one elbow
and under chin. There were no burns
on back of legs or back Of body, chest,
ribs, arms, face or head only as stated
above. The young boy, eleven years of
get back until some thirty minutes after
the accident.
He that has no sympathy in so sad an
affair and gives such adyice as the editor
Of the Lariat surely don't deserve the
patronage Of any community. Anyone
who don't take his paper is liable to re-.
ceive the same compliments in the most
trying time. 1t looks to me like this
vicinity ought to rid itself of such a
/ villain. j. E. SuTHERL1N.
Davis City, Iowa.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11

Do Your Clothes Look Yellow?
II so. use Russ Bleaching Blue. 1t viii
make them white as snow. At grocers, 10c.
15dt
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
MORTUARY.
Charles Clymer

Was born in Dayton, Ohio, in the year
1887 and died in Leon, Iowa, December
8. 1902, aged 6S years, 9 months and 81
days. A
He came to Iowa in 1S49, settling in
Jones county, where he was united in
marriage to Mary Catharine Benefel,
and eight children were born to them,
five boys and two girls with the wife
surviving him. When the war broke
out he enlisted in Co. q, 3lst Iowa, and
served three years. With his family he
came to Decatur county number of
years ago, and has since resided at var
ious places IN this county. He had
been in feeble health for some time and
had never been strong since he first suf-
fered from a stroke of paralysis some %
years ago, He recovered in part and
was able to get around until few
months ago, when he was again stricken
with paralysis and two more strokes,
the last five days before his death, left
him almost helpless.
Funeral services were held from the
home of his daughter, Mrs. Elmer Wea-
yer, on Thursday afternoon at 2 o'clock,
conducted by Elder HI. H. Hubbell, pas.
tor of the Christian church, interme MT
being in the Leon cemetery.
A GARD.-We extend our heartfelt
thanks to friends and neighbors fol
their many acts of kindness during the
illness and death of our father. He was
great sufferer, but had faith in the
God above all. Ii is not our will but
His who does all things for the best and
we sincerely hope his last days were his
best days. l remain as ever sister ir
Christ, hoping to meet him in better
! world than this. - S.
I Dearest father, thou hast left US,
And thy loss sadly feel;
But tits God that has berett US,
He can all our sorrows heal.
MRS. LIZZIE WEAVER.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
Honors for Iowa.

Students win spoor trophy and every
first prize in stock judging.
Contest oyer all United States and
Canada.
College live stock won grand cham
pionship prizes, having grand cham
pion steer, grand champion herd and
first prize on carcass.
The greatest record eyer made by any
institute or firm.
At the recent International Live Stock
Show held in Chicago from November
29th to December 9Th, the showing
made by the Iowa State College of
Agriculture and Mechanic Arts in the
Student Judging Contest and in the live
stock exhibits has already attracted
world wide attention. The student
Judging contest was open to students
from all the agricultural colleges Of the
United States and Canada and to farm
ers sons under 25 years of age. The
contest was very keen containing rep
resentatives of all the leading colleges
and some 40 bright farmer boys. Stu
dents from the Iowa College won every
first prize and the 500 Spoor trophy
championship prize. In no instance
did any of the farmers sons do as good
work as was done by the boys from the
colleges which emphasizes the value of
college training.
Steers from the college won first in
open classes over all comers, the grand
champion and reserve grand champion
honors in two-year.old class. the grand
champion herd over all breeds. and
Shamrock, two-year-old Angus won
the grand championship prize over all
breeds and all ages. These steers were
purchased in Iowa feed lots at bee1
prices, shamrock costing five cents
per pound, and sold at auction in Chi
cago for tifty.six cents per pound
College swine won every first shown fo
and grand championship honors. Th'
college cattle, sheep and swine won frs
prize for the best display of fat stock.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk kehler since our
asst issue.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11

presented,
M. E.
City, Evangelist
PLANES
Des PLANES
people
The whole E. cordially invite all the
Services begin at 2:30 and o'clock
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11

Was born in Dayton, Ohio, in the year
1887 and died in Leon, Iowa, December
3. 1902, aged 6S years, 8 months and p
dovs
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
List OF Letters

Remaining uncalled for at the postoffice
in Leon, Iowa. for the week ending
December 6, 1902:
u. E. Mahoney Mr.. Thomas j.. Tuters.
lake Burlington Thatcher Remedy 90. :
Mr. A. Hamilton Mr.. Allen Hamilton.
Dr. Wade Miss Katie Funk.
When asking for the above letters please
say advertised" -
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
Report from the Reform School.

j. q. Gluck, Superintendent, Prunty-
town, w. Va, writes: CATER trying all
other advertised cough medicines we
haye decided to use Foley's Honey and
Tarrexclusively in the West Virgi MIA
Reform School. / find it the most
effective and absolutely harmless" l..
p. Van WerGen.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
Rheumatism Cured in a Day.

"Mystic Cure'' for rheumatism and Neural
gia radically cures in to 8 days. Its action
upoL the system is remarkable and my ster-
ious. 1t removes at once the cause and the
disease Immediately disappears. The first
dose greatly bene' fits. Sl.GO. Sold by L.. Van
Werden druggist, Leon 16 26t
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11

We arr the Oldest smiths in Decatur
county and are making speciality Of
horseshoeing. We furnish steel shoes
and corks same as iron. All work and
material first-class.
M, PICKERING & Son,
East Side Square.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11
New Court Cases

G. w. Goodhart VS.. George Shaw.
Suit is brought to collect note for
$25.75, dated July 20, 1900. Marion r.
Stookey attorney for plaintiff.
Siege Iron Co. VS.. Amos B. Smith,
Suit is on an account for $74.57, for
goods sold and delivered to plaintiff at
Weldon, Iowa, Marion F. Stookey at.
torney for plaintiff.
Susie Webb of Weldon wants divorce
from Alvin j. Webb. They were married
at Weldon on the 10th day of last
January. She states that since their
marriage the defendant has been con.
victed of crime and sentenced to a
term of years in the penitentiary at Ft.
Madison, and on this account she asks
for decree of divorce and that she be
restored to her maiden name, Susie
McVav. Marion f. Stookey attorney
for plaintiff.
w. A. Young I'd jr Of Grand Rive,
also asks for divorce from Lottie NJ.
Young to whom he was married in this
county June 4, 1893, living together
until Dec. 5, 1902 when plaintiff learned
she had been guilty of adultery. He
also asks for the custody of their two
children, Ella NJ. aged years and Zell
aged 2 years. Hoffman q Jackson at
torneys for plaintiff.
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11

I For Oklahoma real estate, write to
call on G.: B. Jordan. Enid, o. T
The Leon reporter., 1902-12-11

Burdock Blood Bitters gives man a
clear head, an active brain, strong
vigorous body-makes him fit for the
battle of life.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-22
WANT WARD IN WOODRUFF'S PLACE
wEsTCHEsTER EDITORS FAVOR THE NoMI-
NATION OF THE REPUBLICAN LEADER.

Friends Of eZ-COngressman William H. Ward. Re
publican leader Of Westchester County. are urging
mis- nomination for Lieutenant Governor, providing
the State Convention decides TO take a candidate
from the lower part OF the State Mr.. Wards
stock is being doomed by several OF the leading
Westchester newspapers in editorials which give
him credit for having unified the party in West
chester and tor having brought il into harmonious
relations with the State organization They declare
that since he succeeded the late Judge Robert
son. six years ago. the party has not lost an cleo
ton in the county. Senator Plat is a close per-
sonal friend of Mr.. Ward. and is said to look with
favor upon his boom In fact, some reports say that
the Senator is urging Mr.. Ward to enter the race.
Mr. Ward could not be seen yesterday, as he and
Mrs Ward in the White Mountains John j.
Brown secretary OF the Republican County Com
mttee admitted that boom had been started for
Mr.. Ward but said that he did not know whether
Mr.. Ward would approve of II or not when he
reached home and found what had been done. If
a man from this part of the State is to receive
the nominal ton" said Mr.. Brown, Mr.. Ward
would be an admirable candidate, but l doubt
whether he would want the nomination, he has
large business interests to look after. and might
not care to sacrifice them. If he wants the nomi-
nation all he will have to do will be say the
word, and Westchester will be with him to a man.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-22

WHEN CASES AGAINST A DEFENDANT
WERE CALLED IT WAS ANNOUNCED
THAT HE WAS DEAD.

'Gustavus o. Cessling to the BARI, shouted Clerk
Fuller in the Court of Special Sessions. yesterday.
IF 1t please your honor the defendant has been
summoned a higher court. and I recommend
that this action be dismissed" said Assistant Cor
poration Counsel Herman Stiefel. replying 10 the
clerks call.
What court has summoned him before dis
posed of the case?" asked Justice Hinsdale, who
presiding
Here is the certificate Of removal" said the As
sistant Corporation Counsel. as he handed up a
death certificate from the Health Board
Case dismissed. Call the next case" said the
He. too. refuse TO appear having been
summoned the moment the other
man. said Mr.. Stiefel.
What's that? TWO defendants died at the same
moment? Impossible!' said the court
The same defendant appears in both complaints,
your honor. said the counsel. There We're two
children, and their mother katherine Knoll. OF No.
$40 East Ninety third-st-. makes separate com
plant for the support Of each. alleging that Gus
tavus Gessling, Of No, ISIS Madison-ave their
father. He died yesterday"
Very well; both cases dismissed" said the
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-22
RENT COLLECTOR SLABS NEGRO.
COLORED MAN WAS INCENSED AT FINDING
PLUMBER AT WOMEN'S HOUSE. AND
STRUGGLE BEGINS

AS the result of an early morning encounter be-
tween z. II. Donahoe, a plumber, who has
siderable property in New-Rochele, and George
Brown a young coOred man. the latter is in the
hospital covered with stab wounds. and Donahoe
has been held in $1,000 bail the charge OF
felonious assault At = late hour Wednesday night
Donahoe went to house occupied by two colored
women at Woodside, he alleges. collect the rent.
While he was there Brown. who is admirer of
one the also visited the house. The
refused to let Brown in and after threat
ening burn down the house, Brown it is al
legged. found and broke the doors. The
colored was highly enraged when he found
the plumber in the house, and chased him about
with the axe The two men clinched and fought
desperately for the possession of the weapon.
Donahoe admits that he stabbed the negro. but
IT done in Self-defence, his aSsaant
about to kill him. When asked yesterday how
that he went to the house late in the
evening get the rent the plumber explained that
the women were employed of the city and
not in the habit of returning until about IL
D. IN. He said that he had been at the house
eral times at earlier hour, but had been unable
m
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-22
HOGAN DISCHARGES BARTENDER
CAPTAIN o'REILLY UNABLE TO CONVINCE COURT
THAT ONE ARRESTED BY HIM VIOLATED
EXCISE LAW.

William Kerns. thirty-two years old, BARTENDER
for Thomas ]. Sommers, at No James slip. who
was arrested at a. N. Wednesday by Captain
Myles O'Reilly Of the Oak-st. station. on charge
of violating the excise law, was discharged by
MAGISTRATE Hogan, IN the Tombs court yesterday
afternoon At the time of the raid Captain Reilly
found four policemen of his precinct in the saloon.
Captain O'Reilly told the magistrate how he had
found four of his patromen shaking dice in a little
office attached 10 the saloon. Besides the bar
tender they We're the only persons in the place.
The captain admitted that he had not asked for a
drink had not had an offer Of one. and had not
seen liquor exposed for sale.
Captain O'Reilly yesterday filed complaints Of
neglect OF duty and conduct unbecoming an ofhcer
against Patrolmen Loosen, Hartt. Campbell and
Qugley the four policemen whom he caught in the
saloon.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-22
THOMAS NEGINS.

Orange, n. j. Aug. q (SpeciaD.-Thomas Neyfns
Wei known as q contractor and promoter died
suddenly this morning at his residence Castle
Connell, County Limerick. Ireland. Announcement
OF his death was made in message received this
afternoon by Mrs. W. H. OMeaily OF this civ
AT the time Of his death he was a millionaire AL
though he lived abroad of the time his home
was in East Orange. Mr.. Nevins's latest business
venture was to consolidate the tram lines plying
between Liverpool and Manchester. and 10 con-
eeTt them into trolley roads besides building a
large number OF connecting lines To facilitate the
completion OF this scheme. his son, Thomas A.
Nerins. Joined him abroad short time ago The
father and son were in partnership bankers at
No IS walI-st
Mr.. Nevins was born at Kells, County Mayo
Ireland. May 80. 1874. He came 10 the United
States IN 1864, and at once settled in Orange. He
B. Ciafin Company, but in less five wears en-
barked in the business of contracting He then be-
came engaged in the buying and selling of real
estate A few years ago ne became Interested IN
the development Of trolley systems. He did con-
siderable work for the New-Jerssy Traction Com
pang Later he bought the Hart street railway in
Detroit, and thereby obtained 1U1 of entire
street railway interests of Detrois In this trans
action he cleared substantial fortune. He next
became interested in the electric railways Plain
Held and in 1895. with others purchased the gas
lighting interests Of Haverhill. Mass.
His widow. son and two daughters survive him.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-22
DO HONOR TO JOHN FRITZ.
DINNER GIVEN FOR THE PIONEER IRON
MASTER AT ENGINEERS CLUB.

Eighty wears old but ruddy and erect John
Fritz OF Bethlehem. Penn. the pioneer ironmaster
of America, the guest of honor at a oirthuay
dinner given last night by about twenty or MS
friends at the Engineers Club. No. 374 FHth-ave
The dinner was informal Among those present
were John c. Kafer. president OF the Engineers
Club; Colonel H. G. Prout, first vice-presdent;
John Thompson, Stephen W. BALDWIN Coiohei net
and Charles KirchoT.
MIR Fritz looks about sixty-seven, said Colonel
prout last night He is grand example OF the
tvpical American, born of poor parents. who were
solid substantial and God-fearing With only
district school education gained in the middle part
of Pennsylvania, he started life with the stimulus
and opportunity that American citizenship gives.
and attained position in the steel industry thal
is recognized by the whole world
Mr. Fritz is probably the only man now living OF
the small group that introduced into the United
States the Bessemer steel process. by which steel
was first made in large quantities. ana cheaply Tor
commercial A great economical reVoluton
was effected. from which has flowed the tremen-
dous development to-day in steel manufacture
in the United States The leading men in the in
dustrv to-day are Mr.. FrtZ's pupils. In 1893 the
British iron and Steel Institute gave Mr. Fritz the
distinction steelmaker can receive. MI Hewitt
and Mr.. Fritz are probably the only americans
who possess IT, a apnrentice He said Yesterday
that he felt better than now he Is no longer
yate practice as a consulting engineer.
The dinner at the Engineers Cluh last night was
dinner that is to be held in Mr..
Fritzs honor on October 81, at the Waldorf. An
nouncement will be made on that occasion OF the
Of the Jh1 Ex gea t any
reeardless of race or sex, who shall be deemed
nriencS or INDUSTRY The award will be made by
COMMITTEES from the f2SF Pal e s
scrintions were limited to 80 from Mr. Fritz's
friends and the fund has reached $500
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1902-08-22
WILLIAMS ON ALIEN LAWS.
SAYS IMMIGRANTS FROM 1NsoLAR FosSho-
sIONS SHOULD BE TREATED AS OTHERS
UNTIL A JUDICIAL DECISION IS GIVEN.

Judge Iacombe of the United States Court VIII
be called on to rule upon the question OF Just
how the natives of Porto Rico are to be considered
IN interpreting the immigration laws The question
has come up the deportation OF WIDOW
IsabeI 7 Gonzales whose case referred to In
The Tribune.
On Wednesday a United States marshal appeared
at Ellis Island and, in the absence OF Commls-
soner Williams, served a writ Of IDEAS corpus on
Assistant Commissioner Murray, returnable before
Judge Lacombe Commissioner Williams said yes
terday in regard to the case:
Where an executive department is in doubt as to
ute 1t is its duty to const-ue the same in favor OF
the government and endeavor to procure an early
judicial decision therein by federal court !hee.
II the department Is in serious DOUBT as 10
status of residents and natives of the insular pos
of the United States it ought until ADVISED
is wrong subject them to the same restrictions
as are enforced against those from countries over
which the United States claims no sovereignty or
control That residents and natives of these islands
the United States is justified by the language OF
Section of the act relative to the people OF the
clared that the people of these islands shall be
deemed and held be citizens of the Philippine
the United States" This language would not be
necessary pertinent If 1T intended that the
citizens and therefore entitled to unconditional ad
mission to the United States. This conclusion is
only justified by the act of Congress referred
to, but would seem to follow the recent utteranceS
of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Mr. Williams referred to Treasury Department
circular No. 81, issued to customs and immigration
officials on August last which says that the
citizens and residents OF the said islands porto
Rico and the philippines therefore should be ad-
tions and subject to the same examinations as are
enforced against people from countries over which
the United States claims no right Of sovereignty