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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
Contests Expected Over Jury
Drawings.

1t is the opinion of Des Moines law
yers that the drawing of grand and
petit jurors by the board of supervisors
will be the cause of many test cases
throughout the state, although the code
provides that jurors shall be drawn by
the board in the event of no previous
election.
The first discussion of the matter was
aroused when the biennial elections
law was on the eve of passage. Lawyers
stated at that time that as there was
no provision for the drawing of Jurors
it would necessitate special act of the
coming Legislature. However, it was
pointed out that in the acts of the last
general assembly a measure was passed
providing that in the event of no last
proceeding election the poll books of
the election for one year before that
time should be made use of by the board
OF supervisors for the purpose of draw
ing list of grand and petit Jurors.
II think it is almost certain" said
attorney Charles Mackenzie, "that there
will be contests made Oh this phase of
the question by Iowa lawyers. While
the law is explicit on the point, still it
does not follow that there is not ground
Io1 an appeal on the ground that the
grand jury was improperly drawn.
The test will be more apt to occur in
criminal cases resulting from indict-
ments brought by the grand jury drawn
by the board of supervisors. imagine
that very close case would have some
standing in the supreme court if it we're
urged that the indictment was improp-
erly drawn and by an improper jury.
ut must be also taken into considera-
ton that there were four terms of court
last year and each of these requires
from sixty to seventy jurors. Now a
juror cannot be chosen to serve twice
in succession in the same year. Now
next year there will be five terms of
court. Each will require as many Jurors
as did the terms last year. think in
view of this that it will be rather hard
to work on the poll books for Jurors
enough to do the work for the term
of 1906"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
Son Lost Mother.

consumption runs in our family
and through it l lost my mother,
writes E. B. Reid, of aHarmony, Me
For the past five years, however on
thesslightest sign Of Cough or Cold, |
have taken DR.. Kings New Discovery
for Consumption, which has saved me
from serious lung trouble" His
mothers death was a great loss for MIR.
Reid, but he learned that lung trouble
must not be neglected, and how to
cure it. Quickest relief and cure for
coughs and colds. Price SOC and S1.OO;
guaranteed at l.. P. Van Werdens drug
store Trial bottle free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
The Dissenting View.

In concluding his opinion, Judge
Blghop says, concerning the law as in
terpreted in this case:
Accordingly we might be compelled
to support an act if presented, providing
that NJ BLACK men should be considered
for appointments while there remained
white men willing to serve the state.
We would be compelled to remain silent
IN the face of an act providing that
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
hOW'S This?

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward for any case
of Catarrh that cannot be cured by Halls Catarrh
Cure. f. j. CHENEY & Co. Toledo O.
We, the undersigned, have knowq f. j. Cheney for
the last is years. and believe him perfectly honorable
In all business transactions and financially able to
carry out any obligations made by their firm.
WEST q TRUAx, Wholesale Druggist, ToledoO.
gsts, Toledo, o.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally, acting
directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system Testimonials sent free. Price 75c. per bot
tie. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
O. W. FoxwoRTHY

physician AND SURGEON. Obstetrics and
diseases of women and children a speciality
Night calls not answered except In OF obstetrics
=. M, to Up. m. and 2 to $3.50 evenings Phone %
office and residence, Office phone always accessible,
ofioe east room up stairs Biggs block Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30

w. A. Herren of Finch, Ark, writes
1 wish to report that Foleys Kidney
Cure has cured terrible case of Kid
ney and bladd trouble that two
doctors had given up" l.. p. Van Wer-
den.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
Hogs, Cattle, Grain and
Machinery

so head of hogs, weighing from so to
200 lbs. | registered Short-Horn bull,
10 months old, an extra good one, three
grade Hereford bulls, spring calf.
Some hay, machinery, wagons and
harness. Sale begins at 10 o'clock a. m.
TERMS $40. and under cash. Over
$40. credit of II months will be given.
purchaser giving note with approved
security, note to bear per cent interest
from dale. 5per cent discount for cash.
VIM. Layland
Col. TACK CLANToN, Auct.
ii. p. ANDERSON, Clerk. 14-2t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30

Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs
and colds; reliable, tried and tested
safe and sure. l.. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30

King Oscar is learning that half a
crown causes more uneasy head than
a whole one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
Evidently you can't keep good
Russian revolution down.

Foley's Honey and Tar always stops
the cough and heals the lungs. Refuse
substitutes. L. p. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-11-30
Interesting. Instructive.
Correct English
How TO Use Il,
A monthly magazine devoted to the use
of English
Josephine Turck Baker. Editor
Interesting.

Partial Contents for this Month
Course in English for the Beginner
Course in English for the Advanced
Pupil.
How to Increase Ones Vocabulary.
The Art of Conversation.
Should and Would: How to use them.
Pronunciations Century Dictionary
Correct English in the School.
What to say and what not to say.
Course in Lottery Writing and Punctua-
ton.
Alphabetic list of Authorizations.
Business English for the Business Man.
Compound Words: How to write them.
Studies in English Literature.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
NEW ARKANSAS LAW
 GOES INTO EFFECT
INSURANCE COMPANIES CANNOT DO BUSINESS IN STATE IF AL LIED WITH ANY OF THE RATING BUREAUS.

Little Rock, March 22-The new trust law of Arkansas becomes effective to- morrow, and it Is announced tonight that practically all the nonresident old line fire insurance companies, about seventy in number, ceased doing business in this state today because of the clause in the new law assessing heavy penalties upon such companies remaining here if they are members of rating bureaus anywhere either in or out of Arkansas. Attorney General R. L. Rogers refused to agree to suspension of penalties and continuance of business on the part of nonresident old line companies pending a test of the new law in the courts.
 Companies willing to make affidavit that they are in no rating bureau here or elsewhere will continue doing business upon filing such affidavits
 In the State Senate today Senator Amis introduced bill providing that after January l. 1906, no fire insurance company not organized under the laws of Arkansas shall be allowed to issue any policy on rroperty for any amount less than Sl25O. It also provides that any stock company organized under Arkansas laws may com mence business when an indemnity bond shall have been given as required by law and when 10 per cent of the stock sub scrlbed shall have been paid up.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
CHANGES ARE TO BE
 MADE IN TRAINING
Observations of Americans In Russo Japanese War Are to Bear
 Their Fruit.

Washington. March 22.-Results of the observations of the American army off cials during the Russo-Japanese war formed the subject of conference to- day between the President and Assist ant Secretary of War Oliver. General Crozier, chief of the bureau of ordnance, and several officers of the general staff.
 The importance of the individual initia- tive in the soldier and the higher physical training than heretofore has characterized the private In the ranks, has been made evident. The conference today was pre- liminary to the adoption of such means as will increase the training and add to the initiative of the enlisted men in the army. Methods will be taught them which are born of experience and observation. It is expected these methods not only will increase the efficiency of the private soldier but also will enable him the bet ter to protect himself and perhaps his comrades in time of emergency. The new methods will be promulgated in general
 r cs to the army.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
GREAT RECEPTION
 FOR BRITISH QUEEN
Medieval Golden GalIeys Vel
 come Her to Portugal
GORGEOUS FLORAL DISPLAY
Hundreds of Pigeons With British Col ors Tied to Necks Are Turned Loose In Lisbon Amid
 the Flowers.

Lisbon, March 22.-Queen Alexandria of Great Britain was today given a hearty welcome to Portugal. The harbor was crowded with gaily decorated steamers and yachts and the British royal yacht raseendcd the river amid deafening vol ley of salutes.
 Two great golden galleys pulled by eight boatman in medlaeval costumes of scarlet and gold took out King Charles and his suite A pavilion had been erected on the quay for the reception formalities. After the Queen Dowager of Portugal had met Queen Alexandra at the steps of the quay a procession of state carriages and officials took the guest and her suite to the palace amid cheers from the popu- lace. Along the route of the procession feature of the decorations was many thousands of camellas and other flowers which had been distributed to residents to be thrown to Queen Alexandra as the procession passed. whilst hundreds of pigeons with ribbons of the British colors tied to their necks were liberated and mingled in the shower of flowers. The scheme of decorations made the reception a great floral demonstration.
 A state banquet at the palace, where 200 covers were laid and a state concert by opera artists, was given. The streets were illuminated and crlwded till a late hour.
 It transpires that the storm, which com pelled the British royal yacht to put in at Vigo for shelter, was so violent as to cause the royal party the greatest anxiety and discomfort. Princess Victoria, owing to weakness consequent from her recent illness, has hardly recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
RUSSIANS GIVEN
 BREATHING SPELL Japs Have Temporarily Aban- doned Their Pursuit of Army FLEET TO MEET AOM'L TOGO Correspondent Describes the Scenes About Mukden During the Battle
 as Among the Most Awful
 In History.
FLEET TO MEET AOM'L TOGO

Gunshu Pass March 22-The Japanese appear to have given the Russians tenn porary respite from pursuit, probably for the purpose of reforming their forces as they did after the pursuit of the Rus sians north from Liao Yang. The Rus sian front runs southeast by northwest with the Russian right much nearer the railroad than the left, while the Japanese position follows a line interseeting Kak yuan.
 The impression here is that tke Japan csc eastern army is marching on Kirin while the western army is continuing north between the Mongolian border and the railroad. with the main line from Har- bin it's objective, but period of inactivity Is the likeliest outcome after the great exertions of the Japanese on the Shakhe at Mukden and at Tie Pass.
 Rumors of a probability that Grand Duke Nicholaievitch will assume com mand of the armies, lately current at Mukden, have been revived here the past two days, and are continuing in spite of the contrary reports.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
NEWSPAPER MEN UP.
Testify In Connection With the Col
 orado Bribery Cases.

Denver, Colo, March 22.-Managlng edi- tors and reporters of newspapers in which stories hinting at bribery of members of the present legislature have appeared from time to time we're examined by the legislative bribery investigation commit tee today.
 The former stated that they had no per sonal knowledge of the details of the items written by this assembly reports. but believed their stories to be accurate. The reporters themselves stated that 1t was a matter of general Knowledge that large lobby was maintained at the state house during the gubernatorial contest and while they had the best authority for the printed statements that money spent as bribes they declined to state the source of their information because they were pledged not to do so.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
FEATURE OF WEEK
 IS STEEL PURCHASE
pittSburg Steel Company Gets
 100000 at $23
THE OUTLOOK FAVORABLE
In Foundry Pig the Buying for First Half Still Goes On and Some Furnaces ArS Sold We'll
 Into Summer.

Cleveland. Ohio. March 22.-( -(special)- The Iron Trade review tomorrow will say:
 The purchase of 100000 tons of steel billets by the Pittsburg sseel company from tho United states .s.el oorpora- , tion and the Republic Iron and Steel com pany, deliveries extending to the middle of 1906, is the event of the week.
 About 10000 tons of basic billets and 60OO of Bessemer biIlets a month will be delivered. the basic steel being furnished by the steel corporation The price is s2s Pittsburg. which would indicate an entire ly favorable view of steel market pros poets for the year. Merchant furnaces have made further sales to steel com panies. Out of 10000 tons of Bessemer and basic iron sold at s15.5O at Valley Fur mace. a western Pennsylvania steel com pany took 25.0OO tons A Youngstown in- terest has bought 25.OOO tons of Bessemer iron that will be converted into skelp for it.
 On behalf of the National Tube company an inquiry for Bessemer iron is now up. In foundry pig Iron buying for the first half still goes on. Sales for the third quarter are more numerous and some furnaces are sold well into the summer. Eastern Pennsylvania furnaces have made an advance of 25 cents ton. In the Buffalo district sellers of foundry iron have put up prices from 50 cents to $1 a ton under good sales in the past ten days. The rail total for 1905 Is now re- ported at close to 100000 tons Sales made in the week aggregated about 75,000 tons Eastern business in structural steel is coming out we'll barring the holding mp of some work in New York. The Erie system bought 4000 tons and for new in- dustrial works $500 tons were closed.
 Railroad bridge work under inquiry rep resents 15O00 to 2O00O tons.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Was Scene of Awful Carnage.

London, March 22.-The correspondent at Tokio of the Daily Telegraph says:
 An officer who has returned from Moji describes the terrible fighting which occurred at the various gates before the capture of Mukden. He says that never in the history of warfare were such for hidable field defenses faced by infantry attacks as the works protecting Mukden. The ground became covered with hilocks of corpses. Three separate attacks were made at the western, southern and east ern gates. The struggle was not decided for many hours. Line after line of Japan csc infantry went down. Finally at II o'clock at night the Russians broke and lied in the direction of the northern gate. They suffered enormous losses outside, however, being caught on all sides like rats in a trap. Altogether 260O0 prisoners were captured at the southern and 5000 at the western gate"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
CHICAGO JURYMEN
 AFTER BEEF TRUST Judge J. Offs Humphrey DeIiv- CTS impressive Charge TWO WITNESSES ARE HEARD Judge Urges Jurymen to Keep Their Deliberations Secret and Give Out
 Nothing Blu: the Indct-
 ments Found.
TWO WITNESSES ARE HEARD

Chicago, March 22-The special grand jury to investigate the so-called beef trust" was completed today, and the huge mass of testimony available was immedi- ately attacked.
 District Judge J. Otis Humphrey charged the jury to present no one from envy, hatred or malice, nor to leave any one unpresented for fear, favor, af- lection, reward or hope of reward"
 The charge to the jurors was delivered in a most impressive manner and was lis- tened to with deep interest.
 In charging the jury, Judge Humphrey said:
 This body stands between the upright and honest citizens and the malicious accuser. You are savers of regulations as well as tho body through which the hon est accuser obtains just inquiry"
 Continuing, he said:
 ''I call your attention particularly to the statute which prohibits and fixes pen- atty for combinations in restraint of trade in the interstate commerce laws and their various branches.
 While you are not selected to try the guilt or innocence of the accused, in order to justify a true bill, you will have such evidence as if unexplained and uncontra- dicted, would satisfy your minds of the guilt of the accused. You are not to dis close to any person or at any time the secrets of your deliberations. Reputation is the greatest earthly inheritance.
 .'The mere fact that some persons name is before you as being accused of crime would b1acken reputation even though you might not return true bill No human being has a right to know and you are not to disclose to any human being the secrets of your de- Alterations All that shall come to the light. will come through the return Of indictments if indictments shall be found"
 Two witnesses were examined during the afternoon session. The first one tes- tified for almost two hours, when he was excused and returned to his home in Philadelphia on a night train. The second witness finished his testimony at O clock when the session was adjourn ed until morning. The other fourteen witnesses who had gathered in the wit ness room adjoining the grand jury room. were ordered to report for examination in the morning. Nine more witnesses are also to report In the morning and 1t is hoped that the entire thirteen will be called before tomorrow night. District Attorney Morrison absolutely refused to- night, after the adjournment, to discuss what had occurred at today's session. He even refused to divulge along what lines the first hearing of witnesses had de- veloped evidence
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
PANIC IS CAUSED
 BY NEW YORK FIRE
Flames In Empire State Building h. flIct Damage of About
 $5o,ooo.

New York. March 22-Many lives were endangered and damage to the extent of s50,0O0 was done by a fire in the nine sotry Empire State building at Broadway and Bleecker streets today.
 Scores of girls employed in the upper portion of the building were thrown into panic when flames swept up from the seventh floor, where the fire started. and 1t was only by the greatest good fortune that all escaped. As 1t was, many were more or less bruised in the crush which followed the rush down the stairs. It was believed for time that many of the girls had been cut off from escape on the upper floors. so quickly did the flames spread, but all finally were accounted for.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Women Indulge In Fight.

Athens, March 22.-(special)-A fight that came near resulting dlsastrously oc- cured between two women at the cotton factory north of this place few even- ings since. when one woman hit another on the head with a bar of iron, produc- ing serious and dangerous wound. The wounded woman ran a boarding house and the affray arose over the effort of the woman who wielded the iron bar try ing to beat her board bill The landlady held to the baggage of the boarder and as result the fight and injury followed
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
HELD UP BY DRUNK MAN.
Man Was Mad Because Wife Waved ai
 Trainmen.

Fort Worth, Tex, March 22-A special to the Record from Texarkana. Ark. says:
 Freight train No. 97. on the St. Louis and Iron Mountain railway, coming south. was held up at Bowden today by drunken section foreman named Fred Smelling.
 Smelling shot at Engineer Vim and threatened to kill the brakeman if he Jagged the train forward The train finally backed to Prescott and officers were brought back. who arrested She'll ing. Brakeman Hellum had Smelling tied when the officers arrived. having knocked him down with Winchester. The hold up was not for the purpose of robbery.
 Smelling. 1t Is said. was jealous because his wife had waved at the trainmen. Smelling shot the windows out of the cab.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
BAD MAN ARRESTED.
Rewards Asgregating $1o,ooo Had Been Offered for craven's Arrest.

Fort Worth, Tex. March PA special to the Record from Guthrie, o. T., says:
 Sheriff McGhee of Noble county left to- day for Santa Rosa. N NJ. where Ben Craven. the much wanted Oklahoma outs law leader, and several times murderer Is under arrest.
 It is claimed Cravens went to Santa Rosa, became intoxicated and revealed his identity. He was immediately arrest ed by Santa Fe detective and held for Oklahoma officers. Rewards aggregating $lOO00 had been offered for Craven's ar- rest. He Is wanted for breaking out of Lansing penitentary armed with only a tin foil wooden revolver, for killing Wil- Ham Bateman at Red Hook during the robbery of a store and for killing Deputy Sheriff Johnson of Pawnee county, who was attempting to arrest him.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Plans for Mckinley Monument.

Canton, O., March 22.-Architect Mag inigle reports to Secretary Harttzelle of the Mckinley Memorial association that he has completed the revised plans for the Mckinley monument. These will be submitted to seven contractors who are to be ready to report about April 1. A meeting of the trustees of the Mckinley Memorial association is to be held in New York May 1 at which time the contract for the monument is to be let. Secretary Hartselle says work will be commenced on the monument by June l.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
COMPANY INCORPORATED.
New Line Forty-one Miles Long to Be
 Built In Georgia.

Atlanta. Ga. March 22.-The ocilla. Plnebloom and Valdosta Railroad eom- Secretary of State Cook.
 The company has capital of s2O0,O0O. and will begin the construction of its line at the terminus of the wadley and Mount Vernon extension at the Satilla river and run through Willacoochee and Plnebloom. in Coffee county, through Nashville to Adele, in Berrien county. distance of about ,forty-one miles. The principal of fees will be at Plnebloom. B. B. Gray and nine others. all of Coffee county. are the incorporators.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Killed In Boat Collision.

Bellalr, O., March 23.-One man was probably drowned this morning by being thrown from the deck of the towboat Josh Cook, which ran into a bridge pier. The Cook was going down stream light when she struck a pier of bridge cross ing the Ohio river. A fuel flat was crushed, the front end of the towboat slightly damaged and three men were thrown overheard. Two of the men caught plank and swan to short, but one is missing
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Governor Asks for Flags.

Madison, Wis, March 22-The governor of Alabama has asked the. assembly for the battle flag of the First Alabama reg iment captured by the Fifteenth Wiscon- sin regiment at Island No. 10, on April '. 1862. Assemblyman Norcross, depart ment commander of the grand army has introduced a resolution asking for the return of the flag
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Fleet VIII Flaht Togo.

St. Petersburg, March 22, 5:SO p. m.--At the admiralty it is strongly intimated that Admiral Rojestvensky will effect a june ture with Admiral Nebogatoff within ten days and then proceed to meet Admiral Togo.
 The third division of the Russian second Pacific squadron, commanded by Rear Admiral Nebogatoff, left Suda Bay, Island of Crete, yesterday for Port Said.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1905-03-23
Mrs. Chadwick VIII Take Stand.

Cleveland March 22.-Mrs. Cassie l.. Chadwick stated tonight that she would go on the witness stand in the bank ruptcy proceedings against her tomorrow and make known all the facts in her pos session that will aid her creditors. Some of her disclosures she says may not be pleasant but she will not say anything that cannot be backed up by documentary evidence.