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Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
PEABODY LANDS
PERKINS QUITS
Day of Changes in Officers and Salaries
of Life Insurance Companies.

New York. Dec. 1.-two incidents
affecting the life insurance situation in
New York today overshadowed the
legislative committee investigation.
While the committee was mquiring in
to the conduct of the Prudential Life
Insurance company and the Metropoll-
tan Life Insurance company. George
W. Perkins resigned as first vice presi-
dent and chairman OF the finance COM
mittee of the New York Life Insurance
company, He was succeeded as vice
president by Alexander T. orr, pres-
dent of the New York city Rapid
Transit commission. and as chairman
of the finance committee by John
Clahin head of the II. b. Clanin com
pany.
Peabody Succeeds McCurdy.
Another important move in the sit
uation was the election by the trus-
tees of the Mutual Life of Charles A.
Peabody to succeed Richard A. Nc
Curdy as president of that company at
$500 a year. Mr. McCurdy's salary
was $150,000. Mr. Peabody is a law
yer the American representative Of
William Waldorf Astor aud a director
In several banks and other corpora-
tions, of which one is the Illinois Cen
trail Railroad company Mr. Peakpdy
was also nominated as trustee OF the
Mutual Life Insurance company 10
succeed Justice Rufus w Peckham,
and Emery McClintock was nominate
ed to succeed Ellhu Root. They can
not be elected as trustees until the
IU,xt meeting of the board.
FavOrs Federal Supervision.
United States Senator John f. Dry
den, of New Jersey. president of the
Prudential Life insurance company.
again testified before the investigating
committee today aud made a state
ment to the committee Of his reasons
for favoring federal supervision of life
Insurance companies through a ua-
tlonal insurance department, which he
said JhOuld have high authority over
them This. he said, would benefit
both the companies and the insured
Haley Fiske. vice president Of the
Metropolitan company. told Of an In
cident In which that company commits
stoned William a. Read to buy 1898
shares of railroad stock for the com
pany Mr.. Fiske said that Mr. Read
the same day sold the stock 20 com
pany Of brokers at $40 share loss
than the broker sold II 10 the Metro
politan Mr. Fiske said he had tried
To get the money back. but Mr.. Read
refused To surrender IT,
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
NEW DANGER IN
SALTON SINK
WHOLE OF THE COLORADO NOW
POURING INTO INLAND SEA

Sacramento. Cal. Dec III. B.
Lippincott, photographic engineer and
Engineer Z. c. Grusky have reported
to Governor Pardee that the condi-
tIons at the Colorado river are very
serious.
Nearly all OF the river has left its
channel and is flowing through the
Imperial canal, which has been widen
ed from so to 200 and 900 feet and
the water is pouring into the salton
sink Some OF the water is being d.
verted into the Volcano lakes and un-
less steps are taken to strengthen and
helghten the banks Of the lake. Il IA
said that the water will food the I'm
perial valley and result In untold dis
aster.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
WEDDING At
WHITE HOUSE
MISS ALICE ROOSEVELT TO
MARRY Mr.. L0NGW0RTH

Washington. Dec l3.--Formal an
noon by the president and Mrs. ltOose-
Welt Of the engagement of their
daughter Alice Loe Roosevelt. to
Nicholas Longyorth. representative IN
congress from the ilrst district Of Ohio.
Coupled with the announcement of
the engagement is the additional am
nOuncement that The wedding Will
take place about the middle OF next
February.
While arrangements for the we'd
ding have not been made Il Is expect
ed that Il will occur az the White
House.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
ncrnhar,It In Circus Tent.

New York, Dec. 13.-unless the
present situation changes. the specta-
Gle will be presented Of Nine. Sarah
Bernhardt, now appearing at the Lyric
theatre. playing throughout the entire
state OF Texas on her present tour In a
huge circus tent This move her man
ayers said tonight, was absolutely nee-
essary I'm view of the fact that the
pomised tour OF the French actress In
that state had been blocked by tho
syndicate. which controls practically
all Of the theatres In Texas.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
Alton OHlclaIs indicted.

Chicago. Dec. i3--The federal grand
Jury has returned indictments against
the Chicago and Alton Railroad COM
pany, John NJ Faithhorn. former vice
president OF the company and j. A..
Wann, former general freight agent.
for the alleged granting of rebates to
the packing firm Of warzschild and
sulzberger and giving free transporta-
ton to employees OF the same company.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
SAYS BANKS HAVE NOT
BEEN HEAVY CONTRIBUTORS

washington, Dec. 13.-The senate
was I'm session for only an hour and a
half today and portion of that time
was spent in the consideration of exc
cutive business A number of private
bills was introduced in the open ses-
sion and Mr.. Allison presented the re-
port of the committee ON appropria-
tions on the Panama canal bill. giving
notice that he would call 1t up for con-
sideratlo tomorrow.
A communication was received from
Secretary Shaw regarding campaign
contributions from national banks.
The secretary enclosed a letter from
the comptroller of the currency saying
that the reports OF banks reveal only
few small contributions in the last
fourteen years.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
HARTMAN DECLINES no TALK
OF RNAN'S TESTIMONY

New York. Dee III II. Harri-
man has refused Co comment upon the
testimony of Thomas f. Ryan before
the insurance investigation committee
in which the witness said Hartman
attempted To secure an interest in
Iiyde's Equitable holdings He replied
that he had nothing to say.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
NIltchell's Successor.

Salem, Ore. Dec. Ex-Governor
George f. Chamberlain today an
nounced the appointment of John NJ.
Geaiin of Portland. TO succeed the
late John n. Mitchell as United States
senator from oregon. Gearn Is a
democrat but had the endorsement of
not only democrats. but also of the
most staunch republicans in the state.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
Eire Dle In ExnInsinn.

birmingham. Ala. Dec. fS.-The
mixing house at the works of the Du-
pont Powder company near Boyles,
eight miles north of this city. was ac-
cidentally blown up today, instantly
killing five workmen. The force of the
explosion was felt for miles around.
The victims were blown TO atoms
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
Bonapartc Reprlmands Merrlweather

Washington. Dec. f3.--In execution
OF that portion OF the sentence OF
Mldshipman Merrlweather. Jr., re-
qulrlng that he be publicly repri-
manded by the secretary of the navy.
Secretary Bonaparte has addressed a
letter to Midshipman Merriweather
calling attention to the merclful sen
tence and reprimandlng him for CIV
ing away to angry passions when
tempted by q sense Of wrong"
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
Shift in House committees.

Washington, Dec. 13.-When the
house met today Speaker Cannon an
nounced the transfer of Representa-
tivee Mondell OF Wyoming from the
committee on military affairs to pub
lie lands. and Of Miller OF Kansas
from the public lands TO military af-
fairs. The transfer gives two mem
bers of the same committee assign
ments they had last congress.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
Rle nlnrc In Pnrtlnnd.

Portland, Ore. Dec. 13..-Fire at an
early hour today destroyed the whole
sale grocery establishment OF Wad-
hams and Kerr Bros. causing a loss IN
excess OF 100000. Four aremen were
seriously injured during the progress
OF the fire. 1Nf
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14

OshkOsh, Wis. Dec. 13--GeneraI
Thomas g Allen, q distinguished vet
eran OF the civil war and pioneof
newspaper man OF this city. died Tues
day night al his home here, aged 30
years.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
Decided Against Hearst.

Albany. Dec. 1S.-The court of ap-
peals today decided the ballot box case
against w r. Hearst The court holds
II has no power under the election law
to order by mandamus openings OF
ballot boxes and recount and recan-
vass Of the ballots.
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
NEW YORK ELECTION CASE
POSTPONED UNTIL FRIDAY


New York, Dec 13.--The argument
on the opening of 1S1 ballot boxes and
recountlng the ballots cast i'm them for
mayor. comptroller and members OF
the board of aldermen which was
scheduled to begin today was adjourn
cd until Friday by mutual consent OF
the lawyers representing Mr.. Hearst
Mayor Mcclellan aDd the corporation
counsel
Albuquerque morning journal. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1903-1926, 1905-12-14
situation In the baltic.
Demand Polish Autonomy.

Wareaw. Dec ia meeting OF ~
catholic clergymen Of Russian Poland
nfter a ten hours session during the
night resolved this morning to de-
mand autonomy OF Poland with It's
own parliament general secret ballot
reinstatement of Polish Language IN
government offices abolition OF capital
unnIshment and full amnesty for po-
IIllcal prisoners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
Public Sale.

will sell at public sale vt Harrison
Browns farm , miles east of Grand
River, on Wednesday, Dec, 10Th, 1905.
commencing at 10 o'clock, the following
described property, to-wit: "a head OF
cattle consisting of 13 good mich COWS
steers calves, heifer calves. 3 head
of horses consisting of bay mare six
years old weighing 1850 pounds, bay
mare three years old weighing 1,15u
pounds, sucking colt. y head of hogs
consisting of thoroughbred Poland
China brood sows, 40 fall shoats, shoats
weighing $50 pounds each. 10 tons
good hay in stack, II dozen barred
plymouth rock chickens. 200 bushels of
corn in crib. Farming implements. etc.
consisting of sullsy pillow, nearly new
orchard city wagon, top buggy, cultiya-
tor, harrow, corn planter, sets work
harness, and other things. Household
goods consisting of set of chairs, 2
rockers, dresser, 20 yards rag carpet
and other things too numerous to
mention. Hot lunch on grounds. Sale
to commence at 10 a. m. sharp. Terms
OF sale, a credit of II months.
ARTHUR POLAND.
n. b. caves, Auct.
J. c. Brothers, Clerk.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
THE COUNTIES OF IOWA
Many Named After Presidents,
Statesmen and War Heroes of
the United States.

The following interesting statistics
as to how the counties of the state re-
ccived their names have been ga thered
by an Iowa historian:
In 1884, when Iowa was a part Of
Michigan Territory, it was hisected and
two counties. Demoine and Dubuque, Or
ganized therein.
In 1886, the first territorial legislature
of Wisconsin of which Iowa was then a
part, divided Demoine county into five
counties, Lee, Van Buren,, Henry, Louisa,
Musquitia and Cook.
In 1897, the county of Cook became
extinct, and the counties of Scott, Clay
ton, Clinton, Jackson and Delaware were
carved out of the original county of
Dubuque.
In December, 1850, in the third gen
eral assembly, Judge p. NJ. Casady,
senator from Polk county, prepared a
bill to establish new counties and de-
| fine their boundaries. which after sew
eral amendments passed both houses
Jan. l6, 1851. 1t established the coun-
ties of Adams, Audubon, Bremen, Buena
Vista, Buncombe, Butler, Cass, Cerro
Gordo, Clay, Emmett, Franklin, Floyd
Guthrie, Hancock, Hardin, Harrison,
Howard, Ida, Kossuth, Mills, Mitchell,
O'Brien, Osceola, Palo Alto, Plymouth,
Pocahontas, Union, Waukon, Worth
Wright and Yell.
Named From Presidents.
Nine of the counties of Iowa were
named from presidents of the United
States. They are Adams, Buchanan
Jackson, Jefferson, Madison, Monroe
Polk, Van Buren, and Washington.
From Statesmen.
Many of the counties received theil
names from American statesmen, az
follows:
4 Benton Thomas Hart Benton, of Mis-
souri,, generally known is "Old Bullion
i Calhoun-John G. Calhoun, of Soutl
Carolina.
Carroll Charles Carroll,of Maryland
the last surviving signor of declaration
Of independence. Died 1882, aged So.
Cass Lewis Cass, of Michigan.
Clay ton John M. Clayton of Della
, ware, who helped to establish Wiscon
sin territory.
Clinton-DeWittC Clinton, fourth gov
ernor of New York.
Crawford William H. Crawford, G
Georgia, who was candidate for presi
, dent in 1924 against Andrew Jackson
and secretary of the treasury, 1817-lS2;
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iy during the Mexican war.
Named From Battles.

Cerro Mexican war, April
1S47. 1t was originally named Yell
by the third general assembly in honor
of Col. Archibald Yell, killed at the
battle of Buena Vista, and the first
governor Of Arkansas.
Buena Vista Mexican war, February
1923, 1S47.
Palo Alto-Mexican war, May ), 1916.
Named From Indian Tribes.
Cherokee, Chickasaw, Mascountin,
(Muscatine} Pottawattamie, Saukee
(Sac) Winnebago, Pocahontas. Sioux,
Tama.
From Indian Chieftains.
Wapello. Powesheik, Appanoose,
keokuk.
Named From Miscellaneous Sources
Alamakee-It is generally believed
that this is an Indian name, but the
history OF early days in that locality
credit it to Allan Magee, an extensive
fur trader.
Audubon-John James Audubon, the
eminent naturalist delineator Of birds.
Delaware-As tribute to John NJ.
Clayton United States senator from
Delaware.
Hamilton-ln the sixth general as
sembly 1885, W. c. Wilson, representa-
tive from Hamilton county, which then
embraced a large area of the north
western part OF the state, prepared a
bill to form new county from it. A
portion was taken from Webster county,
to which was added the counties of
Yell and Risley, Judge W. w. Hamilton
of Dubuque, who was president of the
senate, rendered valuable assistance
in the passage of the bill, and Wilson
especially urged that the county be
named in honor of the Judge, and it was
SO named.
Humboldt Baron Friedrich Heinrich
Alexander Won Humboldt, the eminent
scientist and travler.
Ida From Ida Mountain, a high
range in Asia minor.
Monona--It is generally known sup
posed the name is of Indian origin but
] have been unable to substantiate it.
Plymouth The old Plymouth rock on
the Atlantic shore of historic fame.
Union When the bill providing for
new counties was taken up, Senator
Morton of Henry county suggested the
name of mason" in honor of Judge
Charles Mason, chief justice of the su
preme court for this county, but objec
tion was made on the grounds that il
would be an injustice to Senators A. C
Dodge and George w. Jones, Governor
Hampstead, James W. Grimes, Henry W
i Starr and other eminent living men
: whereupon Morton substituted Union
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
be named in honor of Joseph A. Wright,
then governor of Indiana.
From War Heroes.

Cnen governor Oh luulaud.
From War Heroes.
Adair--General John Adair, of the
war of 1912 and sixth governor OF Ken
lucky.
Butler General Vim. O. Butler, OF the
Mexican war and candidate for vice
president in 1913.
Clay-Col. Henry Clay, the great
statesman.
Decatur Stephen Decatur, war
of 1872 Killed in duel in 1920.
Emmett Robert Emmett, the Irish
patriot.
Fayette Marquis de Ia Fayette OF rev.
dictionary war fame.
Fremont Charles Fremont of
the Mexican war, and explorer OF the
Des Moines river.
Green-Gen. Nathaniel Green, war of
the revolution.
Guthrie Capt. Edwin Guthrie ct the
Mexican war.
Hardin--Cul. John Hardin of the
Mexican war.
Harrison General William Henry
Harrison.
Jasper -Sergt. VIM. Jasper of fevoiu-
tionary fame.
Kossuth Gen. Louis kossuth, the
Hungarian patriot.
Lyon Brig. Gen. Nathaniel Lyon.
This county was originally named Bun
combe" by the third general assembly
ia 1851, but in 1862 it was changed in
honor Of the heroic comma nder, the only
county in the state named in recogni-
ton Of any incident or event of the
civil war.
Marion Francis Marion of revo-
lutionary war fame.
Mills Mai. Friedrich Mills, killed at
the battle of Cherebusco, Mexican war.
Mitchell--John Mitchell, the Irish
patriot and Refugee Of 1913.
Montgomery Gen. Rufus Montgom-
cry. killed when storming the heights
of Quebec, revolutionary war.
O'Brien John O'Brien, the Irish pa
triot.
Page Capt. John Page, killed at Palo
Alto, Mexican war.
Ringgold Major Samuel Ringgold
killed at Palo Alto, Mexican war.
Scott Gen. Winfield Scott of Mexican
var fame and who negotiated the first
treaty with the Indians for land in Iowa
in 1882.
Taylor Gen. Zachary Taylor, hero OF
the Mexican war.
Warren Gen. Joseph Warren of Bunk
CIR Hill fame, revolutionary war.
, Wayne General Anthony Wayne o
} revolutionary war fame.
: Worth General William J. Wortl
: famous in military history and especial
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14

in recognition Of the then recent pas
sage Of the Missouri" compromise men
sure by congress, thereby allaying the
public agitation which seriously threat
ened the dissolution of the union and it
was adopted.
Des Moines, Iowa, and Cedar were
named from rivers of those names;
Dubuque was named after Julian Du-
buque the first white resident of the
state, and Boone was called after the
famous Daniel Boone Of pioneer fame.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
HOLIDAY RATES
via -
Chicago Great Western Railway.

Only one fare plus one-thirdssfor the
round trip to points in Arkansas, Colo
RADIO, Illinois, Indian Territory, Iowa,
Kansas, Louisiana, North Dakota,
Northern Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri,
Nebraska, Oklahoma, South Dakota.
Texas, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
Tickets on sale December %. "a, 25, SO,
81 and January I, 1905. Final return
limit January 4th. For further informa-
ton apply to any Great Western Agent
or j. P. Elmer, G. p. a. st. Paul, Mimi,
December 81.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14

Clark James Clark, third territorial
governor OF Iowa.
Dallas-George NJ. Dallas, of Penn
sylvapia, eleventh Omitted States vice
president, 1S45.
Davis--Garrett Nj. Davis Of kentucky,
in recognition OF services rendered
Henry Dodge in establishing Iowa ter
ritory-
Dickinson Daniel S. Dickinson, of
New York
Floyd William Floyd, of New York.
Franklin Benjamin Franklin, printer,
philosopher and diplomat.
Grundy Felix Grundy, of Tennessee,
United States attorney general under
President Van .Buren.
Hancock John Hancock, of Massa-
chusetts, signor of the declaration of
independence.
Henry Henry Dodge, the first gov
ornor of Wisconsin territory, in recogni-
ton of his services when in congress in
securing the establishment of Iowa
territory
Howard Tisshtman \. Howard. of In
diana.
Johnson Richard Nj. johnson, of Ken
lucky, ninth vice president Of the
United States who, it is generally be-
lieved, shot the noted Indian chief Te-
cumseh.
Jones-George Wallace Jones, in
| recognition OF services, in congress in
securing the esta blishtnent # the ter
ritory of Iowa.
Lee--From the emiaent family of the
name in Virginia, Richard Lee founder
Linn-Dr. Lewis Field Linn, United
States senator from Missouri, who
strongly supported the Iowa territorial
bill.
Lucas Robert Lucas, the first ter
ritorial governor of Iowa.
Marshall-John Marshall, of Virginia
the great expoInder and Interpreter Of
the constitution OF the United States
and for twenty-four years judge of the
United States supreme court.
Shelby-Isaac Shelby, first governor
of Kentucky and patriot of the revolu
tionary war.
Story Joseph Story of Massachusetts,
for thirty-four years Judge of the United
States supreme court.
] Wahster- Daniel Wehstar of Massa
chusetts, the supreme orator ant
apostle of an undivided union.
Woodbury. Levi Woodbury., of New
Hampshire, who in 1916 succeeded
Joseph Story as Judge of the Unitet
States court and served until his dealt
in 1851.
4 Wright When the bill establishin,
new counties was before the senat
committee of the third general assembl
1880 it was suggested that this count
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
sHKR1PF's SALE.


BY virtue of execution directed to me from
the Clerk District Court of Decatur county Iowa
on judgment obtained before G. w. Beck, Justice
of the Peace of Leon township, Decatur country,
Iowa on the 5th day OF September 1884, transcript
of which duly fled the office of the clerk OF
the district court of Decatur county, Iowa, on the
9Th day,of September, 1904 in favor of Exchange
National Bank of Leon, plaintiff, and against
Fred Lee and Henrietta Lee defendants for the
sum OF Fifty Dollars and Fifteen Cents, and costs
taxed at $1l. so. and accrung costs, ! have levied
upon the following real estate taken as the property
of said defendants, to satisfy said execution to-wit
The east tone-haf of the southeast quarter and
half of the northeast quarter of section
49, aud the south of the northwest and north
west quarter of section 49, township &c. range Is, l8C
acres and also northwest and northwest quarter OF
the northeast quarter of section 20, township 20
range U.s. and the north one-half of the southeast
quarter and the southeast southeast quarter of sec
tion 80, township 20, range rs.
And will offer the same for sale to the highest bid
der for cash in hand, the End day of JAN, A
d.. 1906 in front of the Court House door in Leon
Iowa. the hour Of II o'clock of said day, whel
and where due attendance will be given by the under
signed.
Dated at Leon, Iowa, Dec. !, 1905
l7-2t TIE. WALLACE,
Sheriff of said County,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
A Timely Topic.

AT this season Of coughs and colds
it is we'll to know that Foley's Honey
and Tar is the greatest throat and lung
remedy. 1t cures quickly and prevent.
any serious results from cold. L. P.
Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
Very Low Excursion Rates For
Christmas HOLIDAYS

to all points on the Nickel Plate Road
between Chicago and Buffalo. Dates of
sale, Dec. %, "a, Is, 10 and 81, 1905, and
Jan. 1, 1906, with limit returning Jan. 3,
1906. Rate one and a third fare for the
round trip. Individual club meals,
ranging in price from 80 cents to S1.O0.
and midday luncheon so cents, served
in Nickel Plate dining cars; also service
la carte. No excess fare. Chicago
city ticket offices, Ill Adams street and
Auditorium Annex. Depot, La Sale and
Van Buren, streets, the only depot in
Chicago on the elevated Loop.
hoe "a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-12-14
Christmas Holiday Excursion Rates

via the Nickel Plate road between
Chicago and Buffalo. Dates of sale De-
cember %, "a, 25, 80 and 81, 1905, and
Jan. 1, 1905, at a fare and third for the
round trip, with return limit of
Jan. 3, 1906. Through train service to
New York City, Boston and other East
ern points. No excess fare. Individual
club meals served in Nickel Plate din
ing cars. Three through trains daily
from La Sale and Van Buren, street
station, the only depot in Chicago on
the Elevated Loop. Dec. "a.