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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1905-06-15

..--....... ............... w. r. McGinnis
Benediction ......R Rev. A. NJ. Pitcher
AS will be seen, the class elected to
be represented by one of their number
rather than to participate individually,
as the older and rather tiresome custom
required. That they chose we'll in
! selecting for this responsible duty
Vivian Beard was attested by the able
and sincere Grafton of this popular and
exemplary young man as we'll as by the
eager interest with which he was lis
tened to by the large audience. He had
chosen for his central theme subject
which everyone recognized as one well
worthy to be handled be such a young
man, namely, Character Building"
! With perfect simplicity and modesty
yet with the easy grace of conscious
sincerity he spoke as one has right to
speak whose own character corresponds
with his words. The pride and hope of
our country is in such young manhood.
! He closed with the recitation of
Burns poem IA Mans A Man For A.
That"
Mrs. Pitchers address to the class
was of high order of excellence. Its
leading thought was, "The Benefits of a
| Liberal Education" She pointed out to
these young people the absolute necess-
ity, in these days, of the most thorough
preparation for the work of life in a
world full of competition, where the
/ most room is found at the top. To
illustrate her point she cited them to
the story of Lincoln's refusal to accept
an invitation to visit among the great
men of Europe because he realized the
disadvantages under which he labored
by his lack of college education.
She proved conclusively that, other
things being equal, the man or woman
of liberal education has the advantage
and that even great genius may not
recompense for this loss.
Mrs. Pitcher is an accomplished
elocutionist, possessing all the require
ments of thoroughly pleasing enter
tainer,-a most charming personity,
rich vocabulary and a voice whose
every tone is music yet which pene-
trates clearly to the farthest auditor
But she is far more than mere
entertainer; she is an instructor of the
highest type. Her addresses always
scintillate with the thought of ripely
matured mind and highly developed
inner nature. They combine the
intellectual and the spiritual with such
feeling and taste as both pleases the
imagination and uplifts the soul.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
CARTER STILL ON STAND.
Fighting for Money Confscated by
Government.

CHICAGO, September 29-The cross-ex-
animation of former Capt. o. M. Carter of
the United States army, who is fighting to
prevent the confiscation of the 5000 600
seized at the time of his arrest on charge
of defrauding the government, was con-
tinued today before Special Examiner Rich
ard Wyman. The defendant has been on
the witness stand continuously for six days,
but he gives no physical indication of the
ordeal. Both sides are anxious to complete
the taking of testimony at the earliest mo-
ment, so the case may be referred to United
States Circuit Judge Kohsaat for a deci-
sion without unnecessary delay.
When the hearing was resumed today AS
sistant United States Attorney General Err
win questioned the defendant regarding
seven Wabash railread bonds purchased by
Capt. Carter and his father-in-law, r. F.
Westcott, in New York, late in 1893, for
$40, 325.
The defendant said 1t was one of many
purchases made by himself and his father
in-law. They were in partnership in sew
eral deals. In some cases, the witness said
he simply acted as the agent of Mr.. West
colt. Later he made full accounting to
his father-in-law and received receipts for
all the money paid over.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
ANOTHER BOYCOTT.
British Goods This Time Under the
Ban.

CALCUTTA, September 29.-Fifty thou-
sand Bengalis assembled at the Temple OF
Kalighat have sworn by the Goddess Kali
to boycott British goods as a protest
against the partition of the province of
Bengal. The administrative work of the
province, according to the views OF the
home and Indian governments, had grown
to such unwieidly proportions as to necas-
state a division of the labor, hence the
partition of the province into two lieuten-
ant governorships. The Bengalis are in
tensely resentful at what they character
ize as an attempt to split the population
and impair the Bengalis' nationality. At
scores of the meetings throughout Bengal
the people have pledged themselves to sup
port the boycott. which has now received
the sanction of the priests
The scene at the Temple Of Kalighat. the
greatest in Bengal, was striking when the
immense assemblage took the oath I'm the
holy presence of the Goddess Kali not to
use foreign goods, buy articles in foreign
shops when available in native shops or en-
ploy foreigners on any work that can be
done by our countrymen." The high priest
then placed a mystic vermillion symbol on
the forehead of each of those who took the
oath. The foreign firms are already feeling
seriously the effect of the boycott
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
Wins in Suit Decided at Wilkesbarre,
Pa, Today.

WILKESBARRE. Pa, September 20
Judge Freas in the orphans court today
handed down an opinion in the case of the
trustees of the American University of
Washington VS.. the executors of the estate
or Mrs, Priscilla Bennett of this city in
which he decides in favor of the university
trustees.
Mrs. Bennett was a wealthy member of
the Methodist Church and in a letter to
Bishop Hurst in 1898 signified her intention
of giving $4,000 for the erection of a build
ing In connection with the university to be
known as Pennsylvania Hall and a short
time afterward paid 5000 on the subscrip-
ton. Before any further payments were
mad Mrs. Bennett died. The executors of
I hef estate refused to pay the remaining
S-H0I on the ground that no steps had
peen taken by the trustees of the university
10 carry out the work which the gift
was intended. The trustees then brought
suit. According to the decision of Judge
Freas Pennsylvania Hail must be completed
before all of the $4,000 is paid TO the uni-
Yersity trustees.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
CALL TO DELEGATES.
Chairman Bonaparte to MARYLAND Re-
publicans.
Special Dispatch to The Star.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
BALTIMORE, Md, September 29.-Cbair.
man Ronaparte of the republican state con-
Fention has issued call for the delegates
10 reassemble at Germania Mannerchor
Han In this city. next Wednesday night at
O'Clock. The call was issued after a
meeting of the advisory committee held at
republican state headquarters last evening.
AT the convention the platform will be
adopted and a candidate for state controller
nominated.
The republican city convention met at
the Union League last night and made the
following nominations:
For clerk of the city court-William T
Conn.
For sheriff OF BaItimore-George w. Pad
gett.
For city surveyor-Frank d. Sloan
The convention did not make a nomlna-
ton for chief judge of the supreme bench
of Baltimore. for which position Judge
Henry ID. Harlan has been nominated by
the democrats. This action insures the re-
election OF Judge Harlan. SO far as the Of
hclal action of the republicans of Baltimore
through their nominating convention is
concerned, though after adjournment those
favoring a republican candidate to oppose
Judge Harlan said they would make an ef-
Tort 10 bring about the nomination of Mr..
Thomas Ireland Elliott.
1t was stated by Representative Wachter
and other prominent leaders opposed to a
nomination for the judiciary that every eff
fort would be made 10 discourage the
movement.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
ALL. CANDIDATES HOPEFUL.
Race for Police Court Judgeship is Of
Undiminished Interest

Owing to the near approach of the time
OF President Roosevelts return to Wash
ington, the friends of the several candi-
dates for the Police Court judgeship have
practically abandoned the strenuous long
range contest that had been in progress
since the vacancy occurred. The contest
ants were today described as resting on
their oars" no doubt with the intention
of early next week making a long pull
and strong pull at the White House
personally in the interest of their par
ticular favorites.
Attorney General Moody is also expect
ed to be at his desk in the Department of
Justice next Monday. and as 1t is believed
by some that he will nominate the new
judge. the expectancy OF those in the race
Is heightened
A friend Of Judge Lewis !. o,Neal said
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Predicts Numerous Disasters.

A communication recently received by
Chief Belt of the fire department warning
him of destructive fires that are likely to
occur in this city during October and No
vember was transmitted to the Commission
ers today. The letter is from Gustave Myer.
claiming to be an astrologer. whose home is
at Hoboken, NJ J. In addition to telling OF
fires that are to occur he says, great
storms. earthquakes cyclones and heavy
frost will occur the latter part of this
month and the early part of October. Chief
Belt is not alarmed and has taken no extra
precautionary measures. The writer of the
communication trusts that his advice may
be needed, but hopes that his deductions
maa be wrong
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
i RAILROAD Y. M. c. A.
Statement Made at Today's Annual
Convention.


DETROIT, Mich, September 29.-More
than 1900 railroad men are paid-up mem
bers of the railroad department Of the
Young Mems Christian Association, accord
ing to statement submitted at today s
session of the railroad Y. NJ. c. AS an
nual convention. The membership has in
creased 1900 in two years. Buildings 10
the number of 100 and valued at over
y, 250, 900 are occupied. During the past
year 1900 men have followed definite
courses of study in the railroad DEPART
ment's educational classes. Successful or.
ganizations in three cities have demonstrat-
ed that this work is adapted to the needs
Of street railway men also. Six travelling
railroad secretaries employed by the
International committee.
Treating of the work in general, the state
ment says:
.'The Railroad Young Mems Christian AS
ISOLATION movement has so fitted into the
needs of railroad service that it has now
come to be regarded on many roads as an
essential factor In railroad operation. 1t
has demonstrated the practica bility of In
teresting and uniting men from all depart
ments of service in an organization that
wins their enthusiastic loyalty and support.
in an effective stand for lettering physi-
cal. social, intellectual and spiritual con-
ditionS."
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
MAY BE PIPE DREAM.
Emperor Williams Alleged CompH.
ment to Witte.

BERLIN. September 29.-The National
lettings st. Petersburg correspondent has
telegraphed to his paper as follows:
M. White told me today that Emperor
William said to him:
Il accord you the same honor as would
to crowned head. You have accomplished
extraordinary things, and I congratulate
Russia on the possession of such man. If
monarchs had many such true servants
then one would think better of monarchs.'
The German emperor was described by M.
Witte as most animated and kind.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
GUATEMALA,s GENERALIZATION
Ascribes to the President the Refs
tablishment Of Pence.

Mr.. Philip Brown, United States charge
d'affaires at the capital of Guatemala, has
transmitted to the acting secretary of state
the following note of congratulation from
Mr.-Juan Barrios, minister of foreign "af-
fairs for Guatemala:
GUATEMALA, September 1, 1905.
Honorable charge:
From the cable advices 1t has been I'M
derstood, with lively satisfaction, that
peace has been agreed upon between Rus
STA and Japan, thus putting an end to a
bloody war, thanks, first Of all, to the
friendly mediation of his excellency. Presi-
dent Roosevelt. On this happy occasion
/ pray you to transmit to the illustriods
government at Washington, SO worthiiy
presided over by his excellency, President
Roosevelt, our most sincere and cordial
congratulations.
Il renew to your honor my highest senti-
ments Of esteem and distinguished consid-
Grafton. JUAN BARRIUS.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Back From Sakhalin.

TOXIC, September %, noon--Lieutenant
General Haraguishi. commander-in-chiefo of
the Japanese military forces on Sakhalin
Island. accompanied by his staff. arrived at
the Uyeno railroad station this morning,
and was met by General Teraoutchi, the
minister of war, and NJ IJuin, Japanese
consul general at New Chwang. represent
tatives of the army and navy. and Viscount
Tanaka, the household minister. Among
those present were delegates from the diff
ferent societies and representatives of the
Ladies' Association. who. in welcoming the
general upon his return from Sakhalin Is
land, said I'VE are sorry that only one
half the island had been taken. but that
was no fault of yours" a statement which
created much merriment.
General Haraguishi took luncheon at the
imperial army headquarters, and then pro-
ceeded to the palace.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
YELLOW FEVER SITUATION
Low Record of New Gases and Deaths
Reported.

NEW ORLEANS. September 2e.-The
weather continued unsettled here TODAY.
with spasmodic showers, but the low record
OF new cases and deaths during the preced-
ing twenty-four hours has had a most
encouraging effect on the public mind
Ihere are now under treatment here only
2ol cases. less than at any time since the
fever gained Roadway.
The emergency hospitals at Tallulah have
been closed, and most of the nurses are
leaving there.
four nurses have been engaged here to
go 10 Hamburg, Miss. where the fever is
severe and the people in great distress.
They were EMPLOYED nv the MiSsiSsinri
board of health. With the rapid improve
inent both in the city and state. MANY
nurses are now available for duty.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29

today that his chances for appointment
are good. He based this statement, he
said. on the fact that several exception
ably strong Endorsements have just been
filed in Judge O'Neal's behalf
The friends of Mr.. A. Leftwich Sinclair.
Judge Arson S. Taylor. Mr.. F. Carroll
Mattfngly, Mr.. James l.. Pugh and others
of the candidates are making optimistic
statements anent the chances of their IA
vorites.
The agony will soon be over" said q
veteran barrister this afternoon. II be-
lieve President Roosevelt viii announce
the appointment as soon as possible after
his return to Washington tomorrow even
ing, to prevent the White House from be-
ing besieged by champions of the several
gentlemen who have been named for the
place"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Personnel Of the Commission
Under Consideration.
CLEVELAND MENTIONED
BELIEVED THAT HE WILL BE OF
FERED THE FIRST PLACE.
It is Thought That the Coming Peace
Conference VIII Be Held EARLY
Next Summer.

Anticipating the early receipt of formal
invitation for the United States to par
ticipate In the second peace conferences at
The Hague to be called by the Gear of Ftus-
STA, the President is said to be considering
the personnel of the commission to repre-
sent the United States on that occasion
While no date has been set for the proposed
conference 1t viii probably be held in the
early summer of 1906. The United States
delegation will consist of about five mem
bers. including representatives OF the army
and navy, as was the case with the delega-
ton to the first conference.
Eminent Names Suggested.
The name Of former President Grover
Cleveland has been mentioned as the head
Of the new delegation, and there is ground
for the belief that he win be appointed II
he will consent to serve. Other names sug-
gested for the delegation are Gen. Horace
, Porter, Mr.. Joseph r. Choate, President
Nicholas Murray Butler of Columbia UNI
versity, Brig. Gen. William Crozier, United
States army. and Capt. A. T. Mahan'
United States navy, retired, and Brig Gen.
George b. Davis, judge advocate general.
U. 8. A. The head of the American dele
gates to the former conference was Andrew
d. White. and the secretary was Frederick
w. Hollis.
Important Questions Pending.
There are several important questions left
over from the peace conference of 1893.
Among these is the question of the .rigl,.s
and duties of neutrals during war. The
first peace conference expressed wish that
questions relative to muskets and marine
artillery, such as were examined by 1t,
should be made the subject of study on the
part of the governments with a view OF
q rriI q
adoption of new types and calibers. 1t is
expected that reports from the various gov
ernments will be made at the second con-
ference.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
TO REPRESENT DEPARTMENT.
Gen. Weston Detailed to Attend Illinois
University Celebration.

Acting Secretary Oliver has designated
Brig. Gen. John F. Weston, commissary
general of the army. to represent the War
Department at the celebration at the Uni
versfty Of Illinois at Champagne, ILL.,, Octo-
Der II and Is next on the occasion of the
installation of the new president of the in
stitution, Prof. James. It Is said that this
university has one of the best cadet bat
talions in the United States. Gen. Weston
is now at Atlantic City on leave Of absence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
France and Peace Conferences.

PARIS, September 29.--The officials here
say that It is practically assured that
France win accept an Invitation to the
second peace conference at The Hague ow-
ing to the united efforts of Emperor Mich
olas and President Roosevelt, but official
action awaits RussIa's Communication
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
KILLED IN WRECK.
West Virginia Central Trains Col
Tide.

Special Dispatch to The Star.
CUMBERLAND Md. September o.
The morning West Virginia Central pas
senger train which left here at z o'clock
was wrecked at Dodson, Garrett county.
near Harrison, w. Va, by colliding with
a helper engine, and Engineer Chenowerth
Deffinbaugh, aged forty-eight years, Of
Cumberland, was killed. Conductor Dem
ton s. Buzzard and Baggageman William
Fatkin were injured, but not seriously.
The helper engine was coming north on
the same track. The crew of the helper
jumped. Neither engine left the track.
The men injured were thrown by the sud-
den stopping, the passenger train having
been moving at lively rate. Passengers
were tossed about. but none was injured
Deffingbaugh's body was brought here this
afternoon.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
FELLED WITH AN AK.
Desperate Battle on Scaffold Of Build
ing

CHICAGO, September 29-When he heard
a report that his son had deserted the car
penters' union during its trouble. a year
ago and that a friend, Joseph Kran, had
made the accusation, VIM. Keuppel sought
out Kran last night and struck him with
an ak. fracturing his skull. Kran, 1t is
said, will die. Both the father and son.
August Keuppel, were arrested, charged
with attempting to commit murder.
Kran was at work on the third floor Of
new building when keuppel found him.
Scores of pedestrians saw the men clinging
to beams and hurting bolts and other mis-
siles at each other.
Kran fell from the third to the second
floor when he was struck with the ak.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Claim Against pigelow.

MILWAUKEE, Wis. September 29.-The
First National Bank of Appleton, Wis, has
fled claim for $4,000 against the estate
OF Frank g. Bigelow, the defaulting banker.
The loans were made TO BSgeiow on notes
81 - National Electric Company. issued
~ February and March last
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
RAIN PREDICTED.
Weather Bureau Issues Prognostica-
ton for Tomorrow.

A break in the present balmy autumnal
weather is promised by the weather bureau
by tomorrow evening. Jupiter Pluvius Is
said to be preparing to give Washington
and vicinity drenching.
Clouds will come in with an east wind
tomorrow" said Prof. Garriott to Star
reporter this afternoon land by night we
will have rain. The weather will remain
about as warm as II Is today. and con-
dtions will be the same tomorrow. except
for the cioudiness which will precede the
rainfall"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Honor shown Dead.

MARsEILLEs. September 2a.-The body
of Count de Brazza, the explorer who died
September Is at Dakar, Senegambia, arr
rived here today on the steamer Alpes and
was landed with impressive military hon
ors. The funeral viii take place in Paris
on Monday
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Penn Opens Today.

PHILADELPHIA, September 29.-The
college year of the University of Pennsyl-
vania opened today in all departments.
The registration lists indicate that Penn
sylvania will have the largest incoming
class in its history. and that the enroll
ment will number nearly 4.000 students.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Gen. Davis Expected Monday

Judge Advocate General Davis, who-went
to San Francisco to investigate the condi-
lions of the military prison on Alcatrez
Island. will return to this city next Mon
day.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Cholera In Berlin.

BERLIN. September 29.-The official bull
letin issued today announced that one new
case of cholera had been reported between
noon yesterday and noon today. It was
that of a boatman on the Oder, near Bres-
lau. The totals now are 255 cases and 81
deaths.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Movements Of Naval Vessels.

The gunboat Dubuque has arrived at
TompkinsviIie, the collier Nero at Newport
News and the tug Potomac at Boston
The protected cruiser Galveston and the
torpedo-boat destroyer Hopkins have left
Provincetown. the former bound for Nor
folk and the latter bound for League ISL
and.
The protected cruiser Cleveland has left
San Juan for Sanchez.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Boy Instantly KILLED.

MAHANoY CITY, Pa. September p
James canneld. aged eleven years, was iu-
stantly killed last night at Gilberton, near
here. by the collapse of platform during
moving picture show. Several other boys
were more or less seriously injured.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
CAPTURE OF THE MIscREANT.
Supposed Perpetrator of Outrage
Against American Consulate

The Cuban minister, Senior Quesada, has
informed the Department of State that he
has received cablegram from his govern
ment announcing the capture of the sup
posed perpetrator of the outrage upon the
United States consulate at Cienfuegos
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1905-09-29
Franco-Russian Convention Signed.

ST. PETERSBURG. September 29.-The
new Franco-Russian commercial conven-
ton was signed at St. Petersburg today.
1t becomes effective March i, 1906.
Las Vegas daily optic. [volume] (Las Vegas, N.M.) 1880-1908, 1905-11-04
No Poison in chamberlain's Cough
Remedy.

From Napier, New Zealand, Herald;
Two years ago the Pharmacy Boari
of New South Wales, Australia, Lad
an analysis made of all the cough
medicines that were sold In that mar
ket. Out of the entire list they found
only one that they declared was en-
tirely free from all po'sons, This ey'
ception was Chamberlaln's Cough
Remedy, made by the chamb rain
Medicine company, Des Molnes' Ia "
s. A. The absence Of all narcot IS
makes this remedy the safest and best
that can be had; and It Is with a feel
ing OF security that any mother can
give 1t to her little nes Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy Is especially re-
commended by Its makers for coughs,
colds, Group and whooping cough,
This remedy Is for sale by all drug
gists,