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The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22

The Marquis of Anglesey was visit
Ing an orphan home in Sweden a few
months ago, when suddenly a little girl
laid hold upon his arm and addressed
him as daddy" Without hesitation
he accepted the situation invented by
the infant, prevailed upon the authori-
ties to let him adopt her, and she is
now at AngleseY castle.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
Death of : pa..

New York, May 1s.-Richard Henri.
Stoddard. the American poet and, ~.
thor n the last member Of his fam
ily, died at his home in this city YES
terday, aged rs years.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
Renten u Rurglnra.

Freeport. ILL.,, May 16.-Ernest
Stock, a farmer residing near Pearl
City, in this county. was badly beaten
by burglars. It is known that he al
ways had several thousand dollars in
the house. It is not known how
much was taken.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
Two Thou.and HomeIess.

Ottawa, Ont, May 12.-About s90
houses destroyed. probably 1000 pee,
pie homeless md financial loss o
fully 100000 is the result ct q cor
aagration in this city.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
slrna child Labor Bill.

Harrisburg. Pa, May 14.-Goy. zen.
nypacker has signed the child lapoi
bill, which makes it unlawful TO en-.
ploy children under 16 years OF as
in and about the mines.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
POISON LAID 10 WOMAN
Lizzie Mccormick Arrested in NJ
phis for Sending Dragged io srsn'
to Cincinnati, Ohio. 'N''
LIQUID CAUSED THE DEATH Of ONE M,
Four Others Were Made
-ealousy ls Said to lave III
Cause Of the Deed-Accu.ea sea the
onser Tell Of BAD Feeling n.a',! AZ.
Them. netwecn

Cincinnati, May 15.-Tbe trn
Of the broken package of ne;s s'ory
whisky. Whichcaused the deaih ,soled
and the serious illness of fonr Vi one
Adams Express company emn 1'ler
Wednesday night, has not Va, tpipSes
pieced together. There will be oten
Their deaths as a result. The ms v'uf-
recovering rapidly. are
Mrs. Lizzie Mccormick. Of Nouu,.
is accused of sending the pacl,ap's
tanning whisky. Mrs. Kate Sohhs soh'
whom the package was addrsss 70
identified the handwriting as ,b.t
Mrs. Mccormick and the local ,n., Oh
tiles requested her arrest at Mnmnn:'
1t followed. as did also a promise fras
her to come to Cincinnati and faoe
charge of murder without any b.t,,
owe the requisition.
Says sender Wa. jealous.
Mrs. Noble was before Chief NJ D,
lice MILKY, but could do nothincmo ss
than repeat the statements which sns
had made to the police on the nreoa5
ing night, in. effect that Mrs. Mccor.
mick was jealous of her because of ~
agined attentions to the Cincinnati
woman on the part of Edward per ,
Memphis saloonkeeper.
The Memphis woman is fearful and
indignant because of her arrest, 81,
denies absolutely that she sent any
package containing poisons by express
to Mrs. Noble. She doessay, however
that a parcel passed between her and
the Cincinnati woman. 1t contained
she avers,a candy baby.
Were Once Friendly.
This happened, Mrs. Mccormick
claims, soon after Pellretnrnedfr oma
two weeks Cincinnati visit. She AYERS
that the baby was expressed to herby
Mrs. Noble. She regarded it as an in.
suit. she states, and promptly re,
turned it. Since then she AYERS that
she has never considered Mrs. Noble.
Formerly they were quite friendly and
correspondent regularly.
The Memphis police have as yet beer
unable to locate the personwho placed
the package of poison in the express
Office. The clerks were busy at the
time and failed to notice whether ii
was a man or a woman.
Defends Accused Woman.
pell told the police that
the women became enemies because
Mrs. Mccormick came to keep house
for him at his cottage, Z Hampton
place. He intends, he says, to furnish
the oma with the best legal talent
for her defense.
Research made by the police shows
that Mrs. Mccormick has been arrest.
ed three times. In each instance the
trouble was caused by fits of Jealousy
on. her part, and a woman figured in
each case.
Charged with Murder.
Memphis, Tenn, May 16.-Detective
J. A. Sweeney, of Cincinnati, arrivedir
the city yesterday morning with a
warrant charging Mrs. Lizzie McCor.
mick with the murder OF the express
company employe who died from the
effects of drinking poisoned whisky
from a package addressed:to Miss Kate
Noble, of that city.
tNEIAa 80
s5 VCslYAl - Dee vEo~ Ht
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
Negro HanKed.

Louisville, ny, May l6.-JohnsBlack
tcoiored) was executed here. He mu.7
dered his uncle, Archie james, 9 70
year-cld negro
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
Common sense-"Do Not Break That Bond.n

test girl in the county, Miss Myrtle
Finley. of Hemlock, is said to be re-
sponsible for the feud that is as bitter
as any ever waged in Kentucky or the
mountains of Carolina.
Miss Finley looked with favor on
Yeager, and they were rumored to be
engaged. Sutton was the accepted.
sutton of Miss Stella Peters, a close
friend and confidant of Miss Finley.
The young men. according to Miss Fin
ley, often had been warned to keep
away from Hemlock. or they would be
"done up" Once, indeed, did the swans
OF Hemlock threaten 1eager in the
presence of his betrothed.
Their Lives Threatened.
The evidence has disclosed that Yea
ger and Sutton. who resided at Oak
ford, eight miles south of here. were
close friends, and both realized their
danger in calling on their s~weethearts
at Hemlock, three miles away.
Their lives had been threatened by
the Hemlock young men, who took Of
tense ut their attentions to the Hem
lock girls. A feud has existed for e
between the boys of the two villages.
Two weeks ago Sutton was slain in his
buggy, and Sunday night Ysager fell
a victim to the assassins.
Four Arrested.
kokomo, Ind, May A.-Four men.
Louis, Frank and billiard Fades. and
Logan ingalls,. We're arrested late YES
terday afternoon, charged with the
murder of Lewis Yeager, whose dead
body was found last Monday morning
IN a carriage near the home of his ia
Their. The four men under arrest were
lodged in the Kokomo Jail. A large
crowd OF excited men soon surrounded
the Jail, but no threats of violence we've
heard.
Was Lureil to Death.
Kokomo. Ind, May 16.-Fromsd eve1.
opments in the ease it seems that
Yeager was lured to his death by n
woman. The four men. Louis. Franz,
and billiard Fades and Logan. Ingalls,
who We're arrested charged with the
crime, and each released on bail at. the
hearing. may be taken into custody
again. 1t is alleged they committed
the murder at the request of a gallons
angered or revengeful woman, who
lured Yeager from his sweetheart,s
home last Sunday night in order that
he might be slain.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22

The United States government is
unable 70 protest to Russia against
the lnassacreaof Jews.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
Among the BIG Tree..

WaWona, Car. May l6.-President
Roosevelt, arrived here yesterday on.
his way to the Yosemite, making the
trip from Raymond by stage. He
reached the entrance of the Mariposa
big tree grove at four o'clock, where
he was met BY a detachment of horse
and two forest rangers with two
saddle horses. The president rode
among tle grand sequoias and through
the park on horseback. He is camp
ing in the big tree country, and will
remain seclnded until Monday.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22
Leaves san Frnnci.co.

San Francisco, Cal, May 15.-Presi-
dent Roosevelt. yesterday morning took
part in the dedication of the, monu-
ment tothe heroes of Manila and then
hurried TO Berkeley, where the degree
of doctor of laws was conferred upon
him by the University of California.
After the ceremonies there was a trip
made TO Oakland and the Mare island
navy yards. The day was ended here
with a banquet at the University club,
after which the president started for
the Yosemite valley.
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22

Cause Of the Trouble.
Rivalry for the affections of the pref
The Aberdeen Democrat. (Aberdeen, South Dakota) 1???-1909, 1903-05-22

San Francisco, May 13.-Heartier
greeting was never given a president
of the United States than that offered
yesterday by the city of San Francis
co to Theodore Roosevelt. Through
miles and miles of densely packed,
cheering, periodically enthused hui
mainly, the nations chief passed bow
ing his acknowledgements.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Tho Porto Rican smuggling scandal is
taken on much more serious phase by
the declaration of the officials of the
Department OF Justice that 1.-The action
relative to the dismissal of proceedings
in these cases was upon the orders of
the Cabinet and that they came from
the President himself" The above
quotation is from the Washington Star,
traction organ, and what it says must be
taken as coming with authority. This
acknowledgment that President Roose-
welt ordered the proceedings against the
army and navy officers dismissed is an
extraordinary usurpation Of power I'M
warranted by the constitution. The
President has the power to grant par
dons, but the power to compromise fell
onies before conviction if allowed to
pass without serious objection might in
time grow to be a prerogative Of the
executive which would, in the hands Of
a tyrant, allow his partisans to commit
any crime and no proceedings at law to
be taken against them. The laws must
be obeyed by the President and the peo-
! pie alike or in time despotism and even
anarchy might overthrow all the safe
guards granted by the Bill of Rights.
The President has certain powers grant
ed his Office by the constitution, and
they are very great, but to be Judge and
jury is not one Of them. No wonder
conservative people are becoming
alarmed at Roosevelt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
according to Pension Commissioner

According to Pension Commissioner
Ware more than % per cent of the vol
untcers OF the war with Spain have
already applied for pensions, and it looks
as if there was to be a general raid on
the treasury from that direction not
by the men who saw hard service, how
ever, but by those who spent the sum-
mer of 1898 in camp. The applications
from the few regiments that were under
fire and suffered hardships and exposure
arc much fewer than from those whose
experience was limited to the instruc-
ton camp. The same is true Of those
who served in the Philippines during
the early months of our occupation and
saw hard service there. Comparatively
few of them have filed applications.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

The Leon Journal last week comes out
in a half-column editorial begging for
harmony in the republican party of De-
catur county, and in the same article in
sists tho the Journal is the whole thing
and th0othe fellows must get down on
their knees and sue for peace. 1t says
the unfriendliness to the Journal by GER
tain parties is all because the paper has
always stood up for harmony, and against
the trickery and bulldozing methods re-
sorted to by some. The writer could
not conclude his article without another
Of the contemplate filings which it has
been casting at Chairman Biddison, how
ever, and if the article was really in
tended as {; flag Of truce it came long
ways from accomplishing it's purpose.
The Journal for several years has at
tempted to boss the republican party in
this county and has continued it's fight
against Governor Cummins and his sup
porters ever since the Gear-Cummins
fight several years ago. 1t wants har-
mony now because it's owner is a candi-
date for state senator, and expects the
Cunmins faction to get down and beg
or the privilege OF voting for him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

A circular has been issued by the
state superintendent OF public instruc-
ton reducing the term Of successful
school work necessary to the examine
tion for state certificates for those who
have not passed a regular course in a
normal school from three years of sue
cessful teaching to two years. The step
was taken to induce the young men and
women of the state to take up the prac-
tice of teaching and it is thought that it
will be appreciated and be productive
Of much good.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
pApA6RApHIC PUNCHES.

Mark Hanna talks like John Mitchell
but he acts like $ Mark Hanna. Mem
phis News.
While Platt and Odell scrap over the
New York bone, democracy will assimi-
late it.-Houston Post.
Abuse of General Miles does not
answer his statements, esteemed repub-
licans. Birmingham Age-Herald.I
The text of General Miles report is
ample explanation of why Root held
the document SO long. Memphis News.
There are numerous indications that
Mr.. Roosevelt's antitrust war paint
will begin to peel off as soonIas the cam
paign gets rm.--lndianapolis Senti-
mel.
Deacon Baer considers that. he has
been insulted, but the American people
who use anthracite coal are not dispos-
ed to shed any tears about it.-Birm-
ingham News.
~ ID uOlSo plldU ISolNtCllU 1NOOSCNSlU
evinced his political discretion by deli
cately avoiding all reference to the
Iowa idea while swooping through that
state. Pittsburg Dispatch.
In the case Of the Mad Mullah, John
Bull is like the man who rolled
down hill with the saw-log. He's on
the top half the time anyhow. Houston
Post.
Now if Major Rathbone had only re-
NAMED at Washington instead Of going
to Cuba he might have been denied the
privilege OF an appeal to the senate.
Columbus Press.
1t is not unlikely that one of the
sights of the st. Louis exposition will
be the yellow dog who became famous
by inflicting the only physical wound on
Acknowledgement Corbin that gentle
man ever received. Birmingham News
The syndicate which put up the first
money for the steel trust has fine
rake-off of 200 per cent profit. The
syndicate is dissolved and the fifty
millions Of money which it made is
charged off against capital stock. Yet
there are those who think there is nc
trust issue. Washington Times.
Here in Georgia, where the negro
pays one thirtieth Of the taxes we are
giving four of the Negroes children a
common school education to five of oul
own. Mr.. Carnegies gift to the cause
of negro education is a princely one
but it is small compared with the mil.
lions that the white tax payers OF
Georgia alone have spent upon the
negroes education since the war; dror
J in the bucket compared with what tho
whole south has spent upon him during
| that time. Atlanta Constitution.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
FOURTH DISTRICT MAN FOR GOV
ERNOR.

The Leader learns with pleasure that
a movement is on foot to nominate Hon.
j. b. Sullivan, OF Creston, this district,
for governor at the coming democratic
state convention to be held in Des
Moines June "a. We have known Mr..
Sullivan intimately for number Of
years, and unheeitatingly pronounce him
one of the most available and best fitted
men in all Iowa for the high Office of
governor.
As an orator he is the equal Of Gov.
Cummins, while it can be said in truth
that he is even handsomer man than
the governor. And better still he has
ability, dignity and common sense, nee
essary requisites for the making OF an
ideal chief executive of the state. We
have had no direct word from Mr.. Sulli-
van, and while we are positive he is not
a candidate in the sense of seeking the
nomination, we believe he is too good a
democrat to refuse the nomination if
rendered him, and we believe no wiser
or more satisfactory nomination could
be made. We are confident he will have
the eighth district solid if he should
consent to allow his name to go before
the convention, and sufficient follow
ing in the other districts to insure his
nomination. Nominate Jerry B. Sullivan,
of Creston, for governor and the demo-
cratic party Of Iowa will take on new
life and activity. Seymour Leader.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Miss Ellen Stone has made a request
to the secretary of state that he secure
damages from the Turkish government
as indemnity for the capture and deten-
ton OF herself and her companion. Miss
Stone makes no specific demand but it
was at one time said that the United
States would demand an indemnity of
S6G,O00. 1t has been said lately that
the payment of the ransom would en-
courage further outrage of a similar
nature but it is believed by persons
familiar with the Turkish government
that if the United States were to com
pei the payment of a liberal indemnity
such would be the case The claim is
Pit. Josh by Turkey that Miss Stone
had been warned not to travel in the
section where she was captured with
out an escort but it is claimed that
Great Britain, the rights of whose citi-
zens are respected to greater extent
than those of any other nation, never
accepts an excuse but invariably de-
mands good measure and running
over in cash whenever the rights of a
British citizen are violated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Walter Wellman, correspondent of the
Chicago Record-Herald, says the "Iowa
Idea will dominate the next republican
convention and that tariff revision will
following the election of President
Roosevelt. This report will give a num-
Der of Iowa editors a we'll developed
case of the iim-jams. Clinton Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Now that the Pennsylvania legisla-
ture has passed their famous press muz-
zling measure, it is time to put a muzzle
on Senator Quay and shut him up in the
soilcd linen closet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

If you wish to teach the boy business
habits and economy and beget within
him deeper insight and interest in
farming, give him a direct personal in
tcrest in some Of the products of the
farm, either crop or stock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

John d. Rockefeller's annual income
is about s75,000000. And yet he turns
the screws on the oil consumers about
every twenty-four hours. This ought to
insure him Il hot time in the next world.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

The Cedar Rapids Republican says
that if Iowa politicians were ever going
to do one-fourth of the things that are
ascribed to them by newspapers they
would be busy set of men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

A Pennsylvania legislator has intro
dnced a bill to provide gold medals for
mothers of large families, Sewing ma
chimes would be better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

General Miles declares that the future
of the army during the next twenty
years is impossible to foretel. Possibly
this implies a lack Of faith in the COM
ing commander-in-chief.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

The Journal last week threw boqucts
at the Cummins faction of the repub-
lican party in Decatur county. Can it
be that the Iowa Idea" tonic is affect
ing cure so soon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

The Journal begs for the Cummins
faction to kneel and worship at their
shrine. But "You can lead a horse
to water b ut you can't make him drink
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
Democratic County Convention.

The democrats of Decatur County,
Iowa, will meet in delegate convention,
at the court house in Leon, Iowa, on
Saturday June 20, 1908 at II O'clock a.
m. for the purpose of selecting nine
delegates to the Democratic State Con-
yenton to be held at Des Moines, Iowa,
on June "A, 1903 and for the reorganiza-
tion of the County Central Committee,
and such other business as may come
before the convention.
The ratio of representation will be
one delegate for each township and vot-
ing precinct, and all additional delegate
for every 20 votes or fraction Of 1C
votes or over cast for 7. Nj. Stuart for
congress at the last general election
The townships will be entitled to dele
gates as follows:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

In the city OF New York alone there
are 100000 men who are idle through la
Dor difficulties and the construction OF
buildings to cost $75,OoO,OOO is at
ct lett
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

The indications are that the Journal
will get harmony where 'the chicken
got the axe
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

The township caucus will be held at
the place where the last general cleo
tion was held, on Saturday June Is, 1908
at o'clock p. m. A full attendance is
earnestly requested.
MARION WooDARD, Chairman.
o. E. HULL, Secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

When politicians throw qualification
and fitness to the winds what can the
people expect of them?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Andrew CamNgies mail each day
amounts to about 10000 letters, papers
books, etc That's what he gets for
being rich.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Mr.. Cleveland doesn't care a rap about
that boom. He is off on a fishing expe-
dition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04
Sg Inscription Rates:
DEMOCRATIC STATE CONVENTION

A delegate convention of the democrats OF
the state OF Iowa will be held at Des MONIES.
Iowa on Wednesday, June "a, 1903. to place
offices, VIZ:
Governor OF the State,
Lieutenant Governor,
Judge of the Supreme Court,
superintendent OF i'ubic Instruction,
Railroad Commissiorer.
and TO transact such other business as may
properly come before he convention.
The ratio of representation will be one del
egate-at.large from each county and one del
egate for each 200 voters or fraction of 100 or
over cast for the democratic candidate for
secretary of state at the last general election.
The several counties will be entitled to the
following delegates:
Auahs'...... 49,. '.'....'''' '.,-.t y"
Clarke. .'.... .........''' -. ..-.'-'.....- D
Fremont. ...... ..........lo
Page. OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. ..........,. 5
Ringgold =. Observation-Disclosures. ...... 5
Taylor. ana. ...... ............... ..........
Wayne Observation-Disclosures. ....... -. Q
All voters who endorse the principles of
the Democratic party are invited to partic
pate in the selection OF delegates to this con
vention.
BY order of the Democratic State Central
Committee A. E. JACKSON,
N C. ROBERTS, Chairman.
secretary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-06-04

Money to loan on improved farms at
6 per cent interest for 3, to 10 years
time. S. VARGA.
The Greenville times. [volume] (Greenville, Miss.) 1868-1917, 1903-03-21
CHS DECAY OF VENloG.
Many Buildings In the City Which
Show Signs of Dixinte-
grafton,

Discussing Signor Boni's work in
monuments in Venice, dispatch to the
New York Times from that city, by
way of London, says the Church of st.
Mark, the Doge's palace, the Pro-
curatie Vecchie, the Zecca, and the
churches of Santa Maria Gloriosa, Del
Frari and SIS. Giovanni e. Paolo need
prompt attention if catastrophes are
to be averted.
In St. Marks there is crack in the
great arch of the apocalypse, and the
arch says downward almost foot. 1t
is expected that it will be necessary
to remove all the mosaics of the arch,
and that the brick wall behind them
will have to be more so4idly construct
ed
In the Doge's palace diagonal LESSONS
are visible, and it looks as though the
brickwork were tumbling outward.
The correspondent says that this is
not surprising, seeing that one Ut the
chief internal walls was cut through
in order to make room for an elevator
Marciana
In the Procuratie Vecchie there are
serious cracks, caused probably by the
wholesale demolition of internal walls
and the stacking of heavy goods in the
rooms above the colonnade.
The correspondent comments on the
folly of the civil engineering corps,
which is preparing to remove the Bib
lioteca Marciana to the Zecca. The
latter building is already in rickety
condition from top to bottom. The
engineers intend to roof in the Renais-
sance courtyard so as to make read
inp-room out of it.
The correspondent says it is prob
able that the place will tumble in be-
fore the library can be opened.
Regarding the general subsistence OF
Venetian soil Signor Boni believes
that the land has sunk at the rate OF
about three and one-half inches CEN
fury