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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
The Calamity Branch.

The editor of this paper walked up
the railroad track from the Lesanville
graveyard to Mt. Ayr the first of the
week. We rode from here to Kellerton
on the rear end of the freight before
walking up the hill. We took occasion
on both trips to observe the condition
of the track. We can not keep away
the idea that only Providence has pre-
vented the loss of life from the trans
portation of passengers over the track
from here to Kellerton. 1t is in dan
gerous condition every foot of the way
from the switch yards in Mt. Ayr to
Kellerton.
Standing on the rear platform of the
train one almost continuously hear bells
on the rails as they pass from under the
train. Looking back up the track you
can see low joints almost all the time.
On all curves the rails are worn on the
inside. In some instances they are one
half worn off on the inside. The steel
is very light.
The ties are rotten and broken.
Many of them will not hold the spikes.
The last mile into town we counted the
ties that were completely rotted or
rotted enough so that they would not
hold the spikes and found that there
are thirty-seven of them in the last
mile. From the mile post to the end OF
the switch inside the town of Mt. Ayr
there are three ties that the spikes are
out of or loose, and there are eight or
ten of the ties partially broken in two
If any farmer along the roadway OF
the Burlington from here to kellertor
should discharge gun into car and
kill passenger he would be indicted
and probably convicted Of murder OF
the supposition that he intended the
natural consequences of his act, al
though he did not aim at the particular
passenger hit. How much less should
be the liability of the superintendent OF
other official that permits the road bed
to remain as it is until some is one in
jured or killed. If any private citizen
of this county were maintaining any
thing that endangered the life Of any
citizen as much as the condition OF this
road bed endangers the life of the pass
engers he would be enjoined or indicted
for SO doing. Why the difference? Lei
us not wait until some one is killed &c
punish. Let us save the life. The con
dition exists. Why not make the rail
road change it? 1t exists because they
will not pay enough to get section mer
to do the work. Their inadequate force
cannot do one-tenth of what should be
done this fall. Cannot the officers O
the county do something? Ayl
Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
His Dear Old Mother.

"My dear old mother, who is now
eighty three years old thrives on Elec-
trio Bitters," writes W. B. Brunson of
Dublin, Ga. "She has taken them for
about two years and enjoys an excellent
appetite, feels strong and sleeps well.'
That's the way Electric Bitters affect
the aged, and the same happy results
follow in all cases OF female weakness
and general debility. Weak, puny chill
dren too, are greatly strengthened by
them. Guaranteed also for stomach
liver and kidney troubles, by L. P.
Van Werden Druggist. soc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
Out of Sight.

"Out of sight, out of mind" is an old
saying which applies with special force
to sore, burn or wound that's been
treated with Bucklen's Arnica Salve.
It's out of sight, out of mind and out of
existence. Piles too and chilblains dis.
appear under it's healing influence. Guar
anteed by L. P. Van Werden Druggist
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
A Criminal Attack.

on an inoffensive citizen is frequently
made in that apparently useless little
tube called the appendix" It's gen
orally the result of protracted constipa
ton, following liver torpor. DR.. Kings
New Life Pills regulate the liver, pre-
vent appendicitis, and establi regular
habits of the bowels. 25c. at L. P. Van
Werden's drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

The only constipation cure must be,
gin it's soothing, healing action when it
enters the mouth. HOLSTERS Rocky
Mountain Tea restores the whole sys.
tenn to healthy, normal condition
35 cents Tea or Tablets.
w. G.. Stempel s. Co,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03
AS matter Of fact there are no very
big fish in small puddles.
state of Ohio, City of Toledo,

Lucas County, 90
Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is senior part
Of the firm of +. j. Cheney Co., doing business
in the city of Toledo Ohio County, and State afore
said and that said firm will pay the sum of ONE
HUNDRED DOLLARS for each and every case of
Catarrh that cannot be cured by the use of Halls
Catarrh Cure. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before and subscribed in my presence,
this 9th day of December, A. d. 1885.
cav A. w. GLEASON,
NOTARY PUBLIC.
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally and acts
directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the
system. Send for testimonials free
F.J. CHENEY q CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by all druggists, 75c
Take Halls Family Pills for constipation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

Mothers with little children need nc
longer fear Group, colds or whooping
cough. Bees Laxative Cough Syrup
tastes good. 1t works off the cold
through the bowels, cuts the phlegm,
clears the head. For young and old.
Guaranteed. Secure bottle at once
Sold by W. G. Stempel g. Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

Be careful when you tell your fellow
that he is pure gold that he doesn't
think you mean that he has yellow
streak in him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

English SPAWN linimen+ removes Hard,
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Bone, STILES, Sprains, Swollen Threats, Coughs, etc.
Save $50 by of one bottle. wonderful Bemish
Cure. Sold by w. A. Alexander, Druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

Cheapest accident insurance DIR.
Thomas Electric Oil. Stops the pain
and heals the wound. All druggists sell
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

There may not be such thing as
luck, but there is a lot Of kibosh in this
world.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

You can usually find pin almost any
where but in the pincushion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

CHI cured in 80 minutes by Woolford's Sanitary
Lotion. Never fails. Sold by W. A. Alexander,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-10-03

When things go wrong fat home, what
an affection the average man develops
for his business and his Office!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
CHINAMAN BADLY
 CARVED BY GREEK
CELESTIAL WILL PROBABLY DIE AS RESULT OF KNIFE WOUND AND BLOW FROM A HEAVY INK BOTTLE.

When Greek meets Chinaman, trouble brews. The latest trouble was in the shape of ink bottles and knives yester- day, and a result the Greek is hidden away somewhere in the city, and the Chinaman is lying at a hospital at the point of death.
 It seems that the fight resulted from one foreigners trying to cheat the other but nothing could be understood by the police officers from the mixed chatter of the excited Chinamen.
 When the fight started at 10 a. m. in d laundry shop on Twentieth street be- tween Avenues B and c a runner went out in serch of an officer but when he arrived the tragedy was completed The Chinaman lay on the floor with ink smeared all over his face, a deep cut in his forehead where the ink bottle had burst, and a deep hole in his stomach where the knife had entered. He was bleeding considerably.
 The ambulance of Lige Loy carried the fellow to St. Vincent's hospital and al late hour he was reported dying. He has never given his name, and his fellow countryn1en refuse to disclose 1t, while nothing can be found concerning the Greek.
 The only sign by which the Greek can be recognized is that he, too, was spat- tsoN with ink. .
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
POLICE COM MISSION.
One of the Last Meetings Will Be
 Held Tonight.

The first meeting of the Board of Police Commissioner for some time and one of the last will be held in the chiefs office tonight The order for a special meeting was given last night by Chairman Dona- hoo, and quite a number of important matters will come up.
 The committee intends 10 clear away all charges against policemen. and as there are four very serious ones thls will take some time. Policeman Massengale's resignation will be accepted among other things.
 The chief will submit his report for March, which shows 943 arrests and total of s1sG2.5O in stolen property recov- cred. Fines collected by the clerk were $2S19.Tj. and by the warden $735.6j
 An especial request has been issued and it is probable that nearly all the comuls- soners will attend. Tn an informal hlan- ner the present status in the police com mission question will bs discussed. There will probably be only three more meet inGs of this present commission.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
HAULS CHAIRS AWAY
 FROM THE TORCHES
POLICE RECEIVED NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS LAST NIGHT FROM VARIOUS RESIDENTS ON SOUTH. SIDE OF MISSING ROCKERS.

A rocking chair thief was the enemy of several of the houselIeepers of Birmng- ham last night. In fact tile individual had very convenient manner of oper- ating.
 1t seemed that he either wished to go into the furniture business or decorate his own home. Last night at 10 o'clock the reports began coming in to police head quarters by telephone from distressed par ties in the wake of the furniture man.
 He drove bodily in a wogn, and wher- ever a chair happened to be on the front porch he would proceed to walk up and appropriate it.
 The first to report was Mr. Worchester of 200l Avenue G. and she was closely followed by Mrs. Gregory of 23l7 Avenue F.. Several others came in in close order as he proceeded up the avenues, while others will not discover their losses un- til morning. The police are on the lookout for the thief but he has not been cap- tured.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
BOOK OF MoRMoNISM.
Entire Original Manuscript In Safe
 Deposit, Says Smith.

Lamont, Ia, April 1S.-At the Latter Day Saints conference today Presi- dent Joseph Smith stated that the en- tire original manuscript of the Book Of Mormons is in safety deposit vault at Independence, Mo. This announqa- ment was made because of the statl : ment said to have been made that Ill Salt Lake church has the manuscript
 President Smith said that a secon copy of the manuscript or portion q it. had been placed in the corner stonl of the Nanvoo house, at Nauvoo, 1lll and that when it was razed by hiA stepfather, Major Bidamon, he waa presented with few sheets. Thesa pages were fairly eligible at the time, but the action of the weather and water through limestone had been such that they soon crumbled to ashes.
 J. r. Smith, son of Hiram Smith and present head of the Brighamite church, was also presented with few pages, and unless he has been more fortunate in preserving his than the Joseph Smith of the reorganization was with his, those people certainly have no manuscript of the Book of Mormon.
 The board of publication was asked to take immediatae steps to publish the Book of Mormon in the German language.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Southern University i, Howard 0.

Greensboro, April 1s.-(Special.)-In the prettiest game of the season the Southern university shut out Howard college of Birmingham this afternoon in the first game of the series by the score of 1 to O.. The game was pitchers battle with the local man getting the better of the argu- ment. The only score of the game came in the eighth. when with man on third Crenshaw for Greensboro knocked a bad one just in front of home base, and Catcher Stephens In throwing to first hit the runner, allowing him to go safe and the man on third to score. Wheeler. Greensboro's second baseman, made a pretty double unassisted. The same teams play again tomorrow. Following is the score. hH F. Greensboro .. 900 GOO o1O-1 2 Howard ..... ...... ...000 900 00O-0 {
 Batteries: H. Crenshaw and Wilson; T.. l.. Crenshaw and Stephens. Struck out by H. Crenshaw Ii, by T. l.. Crenshaw 8. Base on balls-off H. Crenshaw none, off, T. l.. Crenshaw 3. Hit by pitched ball-by T. L. Crenshaw (Powers and H. Crenshaw).
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
TRYING TO STOP
 NEGRO ESCAPES
PRISONERS CAN EASILY MAKE A BREAK FOR LIBERTY WHEN THE PATROL WAGON DOOR IS OPEN AT WARDEN'S OFFICE.

An urgent need In connection with city the attention of the sanitation committee before the next council meeting is one which would cost very little, and yet may save many lives, and prevent the escape of the worst kind of criminals
 This need was brought to light yester- day when the officials tried to place the blame for the escape of the negro Hill from the patrol wagon. When brought down to a point it was no ones faulc but could only be blamed against the conditions around the warden's office.
 When the wagon approaches the door of the wardens office in Third alley, per- haps containing a desperate criminal, the door has to be opened wide and If it be a night, the inmate has ten chances to one to break away.
 The negro Wednesday night yelled be- fore he left the wagon, Look out I'm gone!' and ran. Warden Cummlns im- mediately had his pistol in hand but he dared not fire, for there was a policeman going out the alley, as well as several other men, In fact, pistol fired in that alley at fugitive almost any time would be more apt to strike a policeman or citl- zen than the guilty man.
 On & half dozen occasions men have escaped in just the same manner, two Of them recently. All this could easily bd remedied, by placing an iron gate. ten or twelve feet high across the passage way between the city hall and the jail, where the patrol wagon turns ia to the wagon house and cutting q door on that side of warden's office The wagon could then be driven inside the court way, the gate closed, and when the prisoner was turned out he would have no chance to escape.
 This plan has been suggested by the night warden, and several other interested parties and it will probably be carried out
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
WHITE MAN HELD.
Charged That He Ran Away With a
 Girl From Atlanta.

A man by the name of McGinty was ar rested last night by Deputy Sheriff Lee Ilgdon. He was caught at a boarding house, where he had stopped several away with from Atlanta.
 He is charged with stealing a silk waist from the wardrobe of his landlady, at l13D Third avenue. It is alleged that he broke open the lock and tore things up gem orally He is held on another charge Of more impOrtance.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Ncoro Kills Woman at sayreton.

Another brutal negro murder occurred yesterday afternoon at Sayreton Sam Turner shot and killed Mary Neims. It seems that they had been living together, but quarreled, he running her from home. Yesterday he tried to make up with her and when she refused he proceeded to shoot twice, both bullets passing through the heart and resulting in instant death.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
ID INSPECT NEW
 LIBRARY TODAY Formal Dedication In BesSemer
 is Set for May CAPT. YOUNG Is VERY ILL Manager of County Dogs Recently Got Hand Caught In Chain By Which
 He Was Leading Them.
 Finger Amputat.
CAPT. YOUNG IS VERY ILL

Bessemer, April 1s.-(Special)- )-The building committee of the new Carnegie public library will prepare for the of hcial reception of the new building by a final inspection tomorrow morning, after which the library trustees will hold a meeting for the purpose of electing new members to fill vacancies that have been made on several of the committees since they took up their work. The plans of the trustees have been laid for the formal opening of the library on May 1. and the prospects are that everything will be in readiness by that time. The new library building presents a handsome appearance, even in its unfinished state, but when all the rubbish Is removed from the premises and all the painting Is completed the structure will be quite an addition to the architecture of the city, and when in operation will be a great boon to the reading public.
 The Carnegie Library association has a fine nucleus of books on hand to be- gin with, which are available to the pub lie. but when removed to the new build ing, and in charge of the librarian, Miss Lena Mingea, will be more accessible and give greater benefit.
 The furnishing committee has arranged to purchase the necessary furniture and as soon as the shelving Is put in the H. brary will be ready for public use
 The committees will get together this week and arrange programme of cere- monies for the opening day, which will be simple and brief, but, considering the in- terest in the institution, will be attended by a large crowd. The ladies of the Car negie Library association are to be con graduated upon the approaching library dedication which is the crowning achieve ment of their long continued labors
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
ATTACKS GAMBLER. Sensational Testimony Expected Today
 In Atlanta Court.

{ Atlanta April 1s.-(Special )-Ex-Dete tive Fitzpatrick tonight made an attack on Charles Jones, who has on several occasions been arrested gambling charges. Cases were made against both men, and it is stated that sensational testimony will be given in the recorders court tomorrow afternoon when the trial Is held Fitzpatrick says he attacise Jones because he had heard Jones stat ed that he Kirkpatrick had accepted hush money from him and had then raided his game It is understood that Fitzpatrick was left off the force because of evidence furnished by Jones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Negro Tries to Pawn Watch.

What is considered an important arrest was made here today by Detective Par sons of the local force, who captured Louis Smith, a negro, who was about to make quick getaway after pawnng a couple of watches here. Smith was ar raigned on a charge of carrying pistol which was found upon him and fine of $S5 and costs imposed upon him, which is the limit and will cost him just 175 days in jail if he doesn't suffer the pen- alty of a more serious crime.
 The two watches recovered from the pawnshop led Chief of Detectives Patton to believe the negro to be the one who robbed drummer in a Birmingham hotel and he is, accordingly, Investigating this matter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Gala Day at Pleasant Hiii.

Tomorrow will be gala day at Pleas ant Hill academy, where the annual coni- mencement exercises will take place. This school is one of the most famous educa- tional institutions in the state, and some of the leading men of Middle Alabama have gained an education here.
 An elaborate programme has been pre- pared for the day. There will be dinner on the grounds and addresses by promi- nent men, principally among whom is Prof. l. w. McAdory, superintendent of education of Jefferson county; Prof. T.. R. Walker of Ensley and Prof: J. A.. Morgan principal of the school.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Personal and General.

Since the old theatre building has been converted into a hospital the city of Bessemer lacks a large public hall for entertainments, and for this reason the school board is trying to make arrange ments for the use of one of the large local churches to hold the commence ment exercises of the public schools.
 Miss Ellie Clay of Thomasville, Ga who was here to attend the Mcclure Clay nuptials, will leave for her home tomor- row
 Miss Grace Judson will be the hostess for the Sans Souci club, at her home tomorrow night Jfl
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
TREBLE CLEF CLUB
 GIVES CONCERT
A BRILLIANT AUDIENCE FILLED THE MAJESTIC THEATRE LAST NIGHf-THE CLUB WAS IN Ex- CEPTlONALLY FINE FORM.

| The Treble Clef club, a choral organ ization that has maintained continuous existence for ten years, gave it's first con- cert under the direction of Adolf Damn Petersen last night at the Majestic the atre. It was an invitation affair, and the audience not only filled the house to overflowing, but it was cultured and dis eliminating.
 The club was assisted by Johannes Magendanz, pianist, and Miss Mercedes Hamilton, associated with the director as piano accompanist.
 The entertainment from beginning to to end was artistic and delightful. This was the programme:
 Chorus-(a) Spring Song, Mendelssohn (b) Summer Night, Gade; (c) Spanish Gypsy Girl, Lassen.
 Scenes from Folk Life, Grieg-(a) On the Mountain, (b) Norwegian Bridal Pro cesson, Co From the Carnival, Mir Mag endanz.
 Chorus, Raphael Volbach. Chorus-(a) Lullaby, Nedlinger; Cb) The Water Lymph, Rubinstein; (alto solo-Mrs. M Fies); Co. Approach of oPiihS, Nf't''
 (a) Eroica, from Transcendental Studies Cb) Lovedreams, Nocturne in A Flat; Co Karneva de Pesth Ninth, Rhapsody 0iszD, Mir. Magendanz. The club was in exceptionally fine form and while 1t rendered each piece with finish and almost perfect intonation, the large number by yolbach demanded an orchestra. It was scored fer orchestral support and without an adequate band much of the rich coloring Is lost. All the other numbers were written for piano accompaniment, and the skill and deli cacy with which the accompanists ac- quilted themselves contributed greatly to the performance of the chorus.
 In attack the Treble Clef club was even and sure, and in phrasing and shading there was scarcely any room for crlti- cism. Mendelssohn's Spring Song was singularly dainty, and nothing could have been sweeter or tenderer than Weidlin- gers Lullaby The latter was re- peated in response 10 an encore.
 MT Nagendanz the piano soloist. played with brilliance and poetic feeling. His reading was musicianly and his interpre- tatlon of Grieg was q revelation.
 During an ntermission James Bowron delivered a short address on the value of good music from an educatiVe as well as a recreative point of view. He in- dulged in many pleasantres and empha- sized the idea that the people of Bir mingham owed it to themselves to sup port musical effort
 MT. Bowron stated that while the Treble Clef club was limited to forty members, it had been decided to create asso- ciate membership of 400. The price for associates would be B year. With the revenue thus derived the club would be able to give each season three concerts with eminent solo artists assisting. and each membership card would be good for two admissions It is thought there will be no difficulty in securing 100 card mem bers.
 The active members of the Treble Clef club are: Sopranos, Miss Pauline Alber, Mrs. w. J. Adams. Mrs Coman Black, Mrs. P. P. Daugette, Mrs. Oscar Gladden.. Miss Bessie Davis, Miss s. Hamilton. Mrs. J. s. Palmer Miss Annie Parker. Mrs. E. B. Peddinghaus. Mrs. ". M. Mayes, Mrs M C. Roundback.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
DEATHS AND FUNERALS
Mrs. T. B. Kennedy.

Mrs. T. B. Kennedy, aged S5 years. died yesterday at Scott's station on the Gate City car line. She leaves daughter Is years of age. without any relatives. The
 Ter died four weeks ago Funeral 'rv.ces will be conducted at the house 6 lay at 10 o'clock and interment will be made in Woodlawn cemetery.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Beavers in Union Springs.

Union Springs, April 1s.-(speclal)- Union Springs dam of Beavers was or grnized here Thursday night with sew enty-five charter members by Organizer F. P Wallace of Dadeville, assisted by H. w. English and w. H. Fruittcher of Birmingham. Union Springs dam Is No. 3s, and started off in good shape. Club rooms will be fitted up at once.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-04-19
Captain Young Very III.

Capt. B. H. Young. the popular deputy sheriff, is lying at his home very i'll as the result of complications which, while not dangerous, are likely to put him out of service for some time Captain Young participated in the recent hunt for Bud Redd and Charles Jones, which terminated in the death of Redd and the capture of Jones at Blocton last Saturday night, but as the captain was using his dogs in another section he chanced not to be in the capture. On his return to Bessemer he had his dogs in a wagon and they jumped out and being chained, caught the captains hand in such a manner as to lacerate it badly. and he had to have one of his fingers amputated. Since arr irving home Captain Young has been taken i'll internally, and this, complicated with his wounds, is proving pretty severe upon him.