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The Washington times., 1903-03-01
BRAZILIAN GUNBOAT
FLEET IN ACRE RIVER
Arbitration Agreement With
Bolivia Broken.

The relations between Brazil and Bo-
Iivia. which were restored to a fairly
frie ndIy basis recently through an
agreement TO refer TO The Hague for
al bitration the dispute between them
over the rich Acre country. have again
become strained. The situation is now
Irore critical than IL was before the ar
bitration agreement was reached.
Under the pacific arrangement between
the two countries. Bolivia was to per-
init Brazil to occupy part of the disputed
area and 10 administer a government
there pending the decision OF The
Hague court as to the proper boun-
dsries.
BraziTs Agreement.
Brazil agreed. on her part. to rescind
the duties she had decreed on rubber
coming from the Acre country by way
% the Amazon River. the only feasible
outlet. and IL was arranged that the
claims of tine Anglo American syndicate.
which had been granted concession by
Bolivia 10 exploit the disputed area.
should be settled by Brazil.
Authoritative information has now
reached Washington by telegraph that
the Brazilian government has demanded
immediate possession OF $4,000 square
miles more. of the Acre territory, and
has informed Bolivia that IL that gov
eminent does not consent the additional
area demanded will be occupied by force.
This action appears on its face to be
a violation of the terms OF pacific settle
ment.
Gunboats in Acre River.
Brazil has already begun operations by
sending fifteen gunboats up the Acre
River. which flows through part Of the
region in dispute.
Acre territory consists OF about go
600 square miles Under the agreement
between Brazil and Bolivia. the terri
tory TO be occupied by Brazilian troops.
pending a settlement through arbitra-
tion. was TO include about "a 900 square
miles Should Brazil seize the additional
territory demanded. she will have pos
session OF IS. 600 square miles or more
than tWo-thirds Of the entire territory.
Once Conceded to Bolivia.
1t is asserted that the additional 49,
coo square miles we're conceded BY Bra
I'll. three years ago. as rightfully be
longing to Bolivia. aud I'm evidence Of
this the following extract from note
sent by the Brazilian minister OF :or-
eign affairs TO the Bolivian COVER nmant
on March Il 1900. is cited:
The only Iitigious part is that com
prised between the Teffe and the Cunha-
Gomez lines. The part extended 10 the
south OF the latter line is Bolivian. and
Brazil does not question IT,.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
RECOMMENDS HANGING AS
ONLY CURE FOR LADRONES

MANILA. Feb. 2S.-Ex- General Tecson,
Governor OF Bulucan. is leading the ex-
soldier volunteers and constabulary
against the ladTones. He has had an
engagement with the chieftain. Gull
lermo. who has been a terror in Bulucan
for ten years. and succeeded in captur-
ing him. Governor TecsOn urges the
execution Of the captured ladrone lead
ers. declaring that this will cause
ladronism TO disappear.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
UNIFORM TIME SYSTEM
ADOPTED IN SOUTH AFRICA

CAPE TOWN. March THE clocks
in the Orange River Colony. the Trans
vaal. Rhodesia. Portuguese East Africa.
and the Cape Colony were advanced
half an hour at midnight. thus making
them correspond with the time OF Natal.
which is Two hours ahead OF Greenwich
time.
Heneeforth there will be uniform
time throughout South Africa. with the
exception of German territory.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
PANAMA COMPANY MAY
EXTEND CANAL OPTION
Officials Non-Committal, But Are Be
lieved Ready to Act.

PARIS. Feb. rs. - Panama Canal
authorities refuse TO say whether they
viii consent to an extension OF the
opttou 10 the United States. in the event
Of its expiring March (, but there is
good ground for the belief that the
option will be extended should the pend
ing treaty fail in the United States
Senate.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
KING LEOPOLD DESIRES TO
SEE ST. LOUIS EXPOSITION

BRUSSELS, Feb. 2s.-According TO in
formation from the palace, King Leo
pold has not yet fixed upon a date
for his contemplated visit 10 the United
States. but he viii probably go there in
1904. as he desires 20 see the st. Louis
cxnoslticn.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
POPE CONFINED TO BED,
SUFFERING FROM COLD

ROME. Feb. 2s.-The Pope is still SUI
fering from a slight cold and was con-
hned TO bis bed all day. lie was visited
twice by his physician.
Il Is expected he viii be able to re-
celve The cardinals tomorrow.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

Sir Michael HerbeTt's elevation to the
highest class in the order of St Michael
and St. George is an honor seldom con
ferred upon as young a member of the
diplomatic corps, and is one Of the most
priced decorations within the gift OF
King Edward
The most distinguished order OF st.
Michael and ST. George was instituted
April p. 1918 by letters patent under
the great seal Of Great Britain. and en-
larscd and extended December 4. 1868
and May 30. 1877. for such natural-born
subjects Of TIE crown Of the United
Kingdom as may have held or shall hold
high and confidential Offices within his
majesty's colonial possessions. and in
reward for services TO the crown IN re-
lation to the foreign affairs OF the en-
pire. II consists OF not more than fifty
knights grand cross. exclusive of extra
and honorary members. $50 knights com
manders. and 260 companions. The mem
bers Of the order enjoy rank and preee-
dence Immediately after corresponding
classes OF the Order OF the Star OF In
d..
Insignia OF Order.
Inc SNdl OF might x aHu Il VS. y
composed OF seven rays Of silver, having
small ray of gold between each o.
them. and over all the cross Of St
George. In the center is a representa-
ton OF the Archangel ST. Michael. en-
countering Satan. within a blue circle
inscribed with the motto. "AuspiciuT
Melioris Aeyi."
The collar is formed alternately OF
lions Of England. of Maltese crosses. and
| OF the ciphers S. NJ. and 5. G.. having n
the center the imperial crown. over two
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
GERMAN CANAL PROJECT
FAVORED IN REICHSTAG

BERLIN. Feb 2S.-In the course OF a
discussion in the Reiehstag today Min
lister OF Railways Bidde had an oppor-
tunity of declaring that the government
is more convinced than ever OF the
necessity OF building a canal from bort
mund 10 the Rhine. through the Ems
Valley. This is a section of the great
Rhine Weser -Elba Canal scheme.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
LOCAL MENTION.

The Laundering of Family Linen
has been brought 20 perfection by the Potomac
Laundry. Nothing out highest grade soap and
are invited 90 visit their new plant. no Is
= Street northwest. aud see their work and
ni,'ibod You viii De welcome. Drop postal
or phone 25Jl Main for q wagon 10 call II
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
Kidney Will Do for YOU
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The Washington times., 1903-03-01
FEARS OF SOCIALISTIC
DISORDERS IN HOLLAND
Labor Unions Throw Down
Gauntlet 10 Ministry.
THREATEN GENERAL STRIKE
Purpose 10 Tie Up Railroads Until
Government Withdraws Bills
Prohibiting Strikes.

THE HAGUE. Feb. 2S.-There are
grave fears OF n serious recrudescence
of the Socialist trouble in Holland. Last
night a committee consisting OF the
leaders OF the labor unions, representing
80. 600 workiDgmen of all branches. met
al Utrecht. and resolved upon the frmos.
possible action against the proposed bills
which forbid strikes.
They determined to proclaim a gen
eral railway strike on Monday or Tues
day. which viii last. according to re-
ports. until the ministers withdraw toe
bills. As this will never be dol.e. the
resolution. II &C ed upon and fully sup
ported, therefor means approaching z
revolution
G IMPLICATIONS Feared.
The lei mt will probably answer
by the nation OF martial law. as
it has alrgadS indicated that It Will firm
Iy main in order All measures hav,
been taken to preserve the troops from
socialistic infection. and anyone dis
tributing revolutionary pamphlets in th'
barracks viii e. prosecuted
Prof. Vandergoes. Lecturer on social
ism at the Amsterdam University. who
in addressing the meeting. advised IN,
soldiers to shoot ia the right direc
ton is to be prosecuted. as wei as the
Socialist paper. "Volk." which publish
ed a secret circular addressed to tbs
stationmasters containing rules how Il
act in the case of a strike
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
SNrs. II. ". Wheeler.

Weak and unhealthy Kidneys are RESPONSE
bic for more sickness and suffering than any
ether disease. and iT permitted to continue
much suffering with fatal results are sure 10
follow. Kidney trouble iTritates the nerves,
makes you dizzy. restless slceplcss. and ir-
ritable. makes you pass water often during
the day and obliges you 10 get Up many
times during the night. Unhealthy kidneys
cause rheumatism. gravel Catarrh OF the
muscles makes your head and back ache,
causes Indigestion, stomach and liver trOu-
bic. you get a sallow. yellow complexion.
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
ALASKAN COMMISSION
MEMBERS PREJUDICED
paris Temps" Says Canada
Is to Be Sacrificed.

PARIS. Feb. 2S.-The Temps" in d
, ossimistic editorial on the Alaskan
boundary commission, says:
The American Senate ratified mod
est convention. and as a condition rem
Goring its execution difficult and almost
Impossible. compelled President ROose-
Welt TO appoint prejuGiced, passionate
men. instead of the impartial and un-
pTcjudiced ones prescribed by the
treaty. Secretary OF War Root is the
most judicial Of the lot. he is not de
lircrately an imperiglist. but Senator
Cdgc is The leader Of the eXpansionist
school and . man Of aggressive patriot
ism.
Senator Turner. who represents The
State Of Washington. is Influenced by
local interests. and will do his utmost to
Prevent England from acquiring an inch
OF territory in the Northwest. More
over. he regards Canada as a CONNER
cal and agricultural rival, and as a po-
| litical enemy.
Dominion Already Alarmed.
Certainty thcse commissioners will
LOO nothing to facilitate a settlement
/ Otowa is evidently OF this opinion. foI
/ IL is already accusing Prime Minister
! I.urier Of dipping the Dominion and
preparing a triumph of Yankee diplo-
1 macy. Canadian opinion places small
confidence IL Lord Lansdowne's. Mr.
| Ralfour's. cr even Sir Michael Herbert
Grmness. believing that England viii
sacrifice her colonial interests to tn:
Republic in which Cleveland spirit Il
only dormant"
/ The Temps" concludes:
The preliminary embracings. compli
/ Eents. and friendly professions Will en'
| either in Il rupture. possibly entailin
grave international complications. or a.
/ agreement at the expense OF the Do
ninion, which will overflow with indig
nation against the metropolis"
The Washington times., 1903-03-01
DID NOT KNOW HAD KIDNEY TROUBLE

Gentlemen: About Is months ago / extremely
sick for three weeks and when able TO leave my
bed / was left with eNcruciatinE pains in my back.
Ny water times loukcl very much like coffee.
could pass but little time. and then only after
suffering great pain Ny physical condition such
that / had strength and was al run down. The
doctors said my Kidneys were affected. and while
did not know I had kidney trouble I somehow felt
certain that INV kidneys were the cause Of my trou-
HE ! procured a bottle ~yyampRoot and inside OF
three DAYS commenced yet relief. followed up
that bottle with another and at the completion Of
this one found completely cured Ny j.
very graf wing to me-
The Washington times., 1903-03-01

Il used to be considered that only urinary
and bladder troubles were 10 be traced 10 the
kidneys but now modern science proves that
nearly an diseases have their beginning in
the disorder OF these most important organs
Therefore. when your kidneys are weak or
cut OF order, you can understand how quickly
your entire body is affected, ard how every
organ seems 10 fail 10 do its duty
II you are sick. or feel badly" begin TAX
ing the great kidney remedy. DIT. Kilmers
Swamp Root because as soon your kid
news are well they will help all the other or
gans 20 health. A trial will convince any
one.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-18
LET PEOPLE
BUY BONDS
Cooper and Kepoikai
Will Visit Kauai
Together.

Superintendent Cooper and Treasurer
Kepoikai are going to Kauai next
week. The head of the Public Works
department will investigate needs of
public improvements on the garden isle.
Mr.. Kepoikai, in reply to a question re-
garding his errand, said:
'I am going to keep Mr.. Cooper COM
pany. 1t has been my desire for some
time to visit the other islands when the
Superintendent of Public Works went
on his tours of investigation. My spe-
cial object is to meet the leading men
in different parts of the Territory and
endeavor to interest them in the Ter
ritorial bonds.
81 believe it would be much better to
have the loan mostly all taken at home
instead of selling the bonds abroad.
Yes, it would keep the interest money
"a home, but it would besides tend to
identify our own people more closely
with their local government"
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-18
Chinese Won't Come Back.

The Commissioner of Internal Rev
enue at Washington, D. c., has been
instructed by the Treasury Department
certificates belonging to five Chinese of
the Hawaiian Islands, as they have
failed to return to the United States
within the statutory period. The Chi
nese il question left the Islands in
June, 1901, and their names with their
residence is as follows. Loo Chew
Mung, Waiau, Oahu; Seu Gun, King
street. Honolulu: Chin Hin, Fort street.
Honolulu; Jen Lay, Hotel street. Ho-
nolulu; Kwon Cue, King street, Homo
lulu.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-18
MAJOR GENERAL SUMNER.

OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES c06o0ss090
WASHINGTON, d. c., July 1.-THE
following promotions and changes
among the officers of highest rank in
the army are announced today. Major
General S. NJ. B. Young, who is the
senior officer of the new general staff
created by late act of Congress, has
been promoted to be Lieutenant Gen.
eral to succeed Lieutenant General
Nelson A. Miles who retires August 8.
Brigadier General Leonard Wood to be
Major General in place of Gen. Young,
promoted. Brigadier General s. S.
Sumner to be Major General in place
of Major General W. G. Davis who is
retired July &C.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1903-07-18

SUMMER COMPLAINT is the chill
dren's most dangerous enemy and the
mothers most dreaded foe. Immediate
and proper treatment is always neces-
sary. Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera and
Diarrhoea Remedy. given according to
directions. is the most effectual remedy
known. Every household should have a
bottle at hand. Get it today. 1t may
save a life. Benson. Smith & Co.. Ltd,
Wholesale Agents, sell it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
PALESTINE.

Rev. Smith filled his regular appoint.
ment at Palestine Sunday night.
Chauncey Bogue called on Ira Akers
Sunday.
Ernest Bennett is visiting his uncle,
| Howard Bennett.
Mr.. Heckathorn and wife spent Sat.
urday night at Jim Gibbons.
Messrs. Albert Dale and Jack Wool.
sey, of New Salem, spent Wednesday
night at S. Whisler's.
Bart Davenport returned to his work
Tuesday after an extended visit with his
parents.
Bert Millsap and best girl were seen
sleigh riding Sunday evening.
! Eddie Pritchard called on Ben ME
Martin Sunday afternoon.
Web Clymer and wife, nee Miss Ceci
Fulton, returned from Mt. Ayr Monday
evening, where they were married that
day. Master Joe Hamilton, with the
assistance of Captain Smith, gathered q
crowd and charivaried them at Mr.,
Hamilton's, where the groom is EN-.
ployed. Palestine joins in congratula.
tons.
The excitement of the new church is
about over.
Ben kohal and wife received tele
gram Monday from their son Tod in
Kansas, stating that he had started
homo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Crown

Rev. Sadie Gibbons filed her regular
appointment at Grown chapel Sunday.
Grown school closes this week with
exercises next Friday ,eyening; admis.
sion l0c and l5c. The proceeds will &c
to buy book case for new library
they have lately purchased.
Tom Artt called on Frank Moore last
Sunday.
Rev. Sadie Gibbons will preach al
Crown the coming year.
Some Of the new converts are taking
an active part In the young people,,
society at this place.
Len Merritt has purchased new
team ofshorses.
Ed CARRIER made his regular call a
James Howell's Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
CORRESPONDENCE +;
Items of Interest as Reported !
by our Correspondents.
DeKalb

VIM. Wilson returned to Iowa City af.
ter two weeks visit with his parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Wilson.
Mrs. George Woodland, of Van Vert, is
reported much worse with consumption.
w. B. Redman and wife attended
Fred Redman's sale Thursday.
Mesdames A. Wilson, Harry Wilson
and Media Shuler, the latter lady from
Texas, visited at Mrs. M. J. Miller's
Thursday afternoon of last week.
Guy Kelly moved on the Elston farm
lately purchased by his brother, Drew
Kelly.
Frank Miller purchased the Cyrus
Smith ~ acres for $1,000.
Harry Wilson attended Stubbs' sale
near Van Vert last Wednesday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Tom Youpg's baby died
last Wednesday night after long ill.
ness.
Osmer Sissel visited over Sunday with
Frank Miller.
Mrs. Media Shuler departed for he1
home in Texas last Monday after three
weeks visit with Mrs. A. Wilson.
George Lee, of Grand River, began
work on George Wells fine two. story
farm residence last Friday.
Willis Sissel and family will move
next week to his brothers. farm in Ring
gold county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Hickory Grove.

Mrs. Charley Woodland and Bertha
Hannah spent Sunday evening at w. H.
Painters.
George Wells and daughter Kittie Wis.
tied Sunday at S. Nj. Kier's.
Jink Wells, Don kier and alaska Har.
ger,attended the show at Leon Satur-
day night.
Quite few of the young folks from
this vicinity attended the oyster supper
at G. 9. Crees' on Friday evening of
last week.
Fred Wells spent Saturday night and
Sunday at home.
Minnie Painter called on Lena Kier
Sunday.
Mrs. Ruby Adams closed a very sue.
cessful term of school at Hickory Grove
Friday.
Elaska and Orville Harger have been
delivering corn to Mullen & Ward the
past week.
Levi Gatten and family visited Satur.
day night and Sunday at A. j. Wells.'
Q. K. Phipps and VIM. Campbell at
tended the sale at Fred Redman's
Thursday.
Cyrus Crees and family and Allen
Kier and family visited at A. j. Kier's
Sunday.
Herman Lsndreeds called at A. J.
Wells Sunday evening.
Virgil Adams and wife will move to
their new home west of Van Vert about
the first of March.
Vern Kier has been piling wood read y
for saving the past week
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Don't Spoil Your Clothes.

Use Russ Bleaching Blue and keep them
white as snow. All grocers. 10c pack age, 49,, 4
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
pleasanton.

Mrs. r. Bicknell and her daughter,
Mrs. j. N. Estes returned Tuesday from
an extended visit with another daugh.
ter Mrs. Mckinney in Nebraska.
George keown went to Leon one day
last week.
Robert Martin sheriff of Decatur
county lad business here Monday of
an official character.
Ed HOLSTER had business in Leon
the latter part of last week.
Mrs. Spencer returned to her home
near Leon last Thursday. Her daugh.
ter, Mrs. Vena Edwards having recov.
cred her former health so as to be able
to do her own work.
Ella Gammill over on Kilgore was
seen in town one day last week.
w. G. Cozad of Morgan township was
here Monday.
We have a new smith at Bicknell's
shop. Mr.. Brummett of Princeton hat
taken John Duff place. Mr.. Bicknel]
is we'll pleased with the change.
A. w. Davis up on Little River had
business in Leon one day3last week.
Rev. Deyoe who is conductlnga meet
ing at Freedom church south of town
was here having some work done.
Sam Black of Decatur City is here Wis.
iting his aunt, Mrs. jeff Miller.
Mrs. "Dode" Argo is quite sick.
M. F. Stookey Of Leon was caller in
our city Monday.
G. M. Keller of Leon was here Mon.
day looking after his property interests
north of town.
Horace Brown moved the remainder
of his household effects from Leon the
first of the week. He aud his wife are
comfortably located on there farm they
recently purchased.
Mr.. George Franklin is on the sick
list:
John Franklin, the Davis City painter
is here this week distributing white
lead and OIL John is a good painter
and nearly always gets the job
Frank Elmore had business il Leon
Monday.
The young folks got up surprise last
Saturday on Miss Edith, the popular
daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Beach
east of town. All report having good
time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
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Ireland.

John Robinson and family and Caud
Osborn and family visited at G. M.
Shankel's Sunday.
Mrs. Nora Flynn went Friday even
ing to visit a few days at the home of
her father, Jacob Crum near Liuevllle.
Will Mullin and sisters Katie and
Maggie of Weldon visited at Dennis
Daughton's over Sunday.
Mrs. Griffin is still very low at this
writing.
Mesdames Lucy Peck and Will Hines
visited at Abe Hatfield's Sunday.
John Barrett, one of the Oldest and
most respected citizens of this vicinity
died at his home Thursday, Feb. 5th at
an advanced age. His burial took place
Saturday at 10 a. m. at the Catholic
cemetery.
Mrs. Abe Hatfield is suffering from an
attack of inflamatory rheumatism.
Ed Campbell and lady friend attend
ed the exhibition at Pioneer school
house Thursday night.
Jack Owens and wife of Beaconsfield
came Friday to attend this funeral of
Mr.. Ovens uncle, Mr.. Barrett.
Miss Nellie Grogan, who IS teaching
in High Point township spent Sunday
with home folks.
Misses Ella and Katie Grogan and
Julia Mullin spent Saturday night at
M. Griffin's.
Dan Hurley and daughter visited at
Dennis Dsughtons Sunday.
Johnny Grcgan and wife called at Ed
Griffin's Sunday.
Doc Durham and wife of Mercer visit.
ed with friends and relatives in this
neighborhood the last of the week,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Garden Grove.

B. l.. Nay went to Leon Saturday.
Miss Nellie Sparkling went to Leon
Friday to visit friends.
Mrs. Cottingham went to Leon Fri
day 70 visit her brother, Spencer Keller.
Mrs. Whitaker went to Leon Satur.
day to visit.
j. E. Vail vent to Leon on business
Saturday.
Mr.. and Mrs. Whiteside Of Ohio, came
Friday to visit the formers brother,
VIM. Whiteside of this city.
Mrs. Bradley, of Mt. Pleasant, came
Saturday to visit relatives.
N. N. Sellers, of Charlton, came Sat.
urday to visit relatives.
Mrs. Francis Boramm, of Kellerton,
came Friday to visit her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Sheline.
Curtis Stookey of st. Joe, Mo-, came
Saturday for few days visit with
friends.
Frank Dodd moved the first of the
week into VIM. Richards property
north of the railroad.
Rev. Newland began series of re-
vival meetings at the M. E. church Sun.
day.
j. r. Whites father, of New Sharon,
is visiting here.
Mrs. Davis returned to Abba Saturday
after visit with her daughter, Miss
Attic Roger.
Ed. Frazier, Of Council Bluffs, was
here Saturday.
Ralph Brant returned home Saturday
after a trim to Denver Colo