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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07
Failed to Find His Team.

G. A. Carlson, of Woodland, whose
team of horses and sled were stolen
from the hitch-rack at Lineville on We'd
nesday evening, Jan. 10th, returned
home last Thursday after week of I'M
successful efforts to get on the track of
the thief and recover the team. He was
accompanied by Sheriff Minter, of Mer-
Ger county, and the two followed what
they supposed was the route followed by
the thief as far as Palmyra, Mo-, but it
proved a false scent and nothing re-
suited from the search. 1t is thought
that the theft was the work of bold
and we'll organized gang of horse thieves
operating in Northern Missouri and
Southern Iowa as similar thefts have
been committed during the past few
months in this territory which were sc
we'll executed as to battle all efforts tc
follow and capture the perpetrators
Mr.. Carlson offers a very liberal reward
for any information leading to the re.
covery of his property or capture of the
thief.-Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07
Always to be Depended Upon

When person gets up in the morn
ing with a dull headache and tired,
stretchy feeling, it is an almost certain
indication that the liver, or bowels, or
both, are decidedly out OF order.
At such times Nature, the wisest and
best of all doctors, takes this means to
give warning that she needs the help
and gentle assistance which can best
be obtained from that old family rem.
edy, Brandreths Pills. which has been
in use for over century.
They are the same fine laxative tonic
pill your grandparents used, when doc
tors were few and far between and
when people had to have remedy that
could absolutely be depended upon.
Brandreth's Pills can be depended
upon and are sold in every drug and
medicine store, either plain or sugar.
coated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07
Poisoned From Eating oysters.

Mr.. and Mrs. B. d. Barger and Ed
Rushing and family at Leroy were
taken i'll Saturday evening, caused it is
supposed from eating fresh oysters that
were thought to have contained some
thing to preserve them.
Both families had the oysters for sup
per and the Rushing family were sick
more or less all night but Mr.. and Mrs.
Barger We're not taken i'll until about
five O'Clock in the morning, Mrs. Barger
being quite serious. DR.. Lyon of this
place was called and gave them relief
and they were soon out of danger. 1t
was an experience which neither family
cares to repeat Garden Grove Ex-
press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07
MAY PROVE FATAL
When Will Leon People Learn the
Importance of 1t?

Backache is only simple thing at
first;
But when you know tbs from the kid
neys;
That serious kidney troubles follow;
That diabetes, Bright's disease may
be the fatal end,
You will gladly profit by iii, follow
ing experience.
IT'S the statement of Leon citizen.
Henry Vogt, now retired, living in the
southeast part of town, says: u have
had attacks of kidney complaints for
twenty years and have suffered far more
than wished with my back. Physi-
clans told me that / had symptoms Of
Bright's disease and certainly indica-
tions pointed that way. Too frequent
action of the kidney secretions annoyed
me particularly at night and from the
loss Of sleep ensuing arose in the
morning as rule tired and unrefresh-
ed. Sometime ago / saw in a news
paper an advertisement which stated
that Doan's Kidney Pills were recon-
mended to help such conditions and as
any help in my case would be welcome
went to L. P. Van Werden's drug store
for box. / used the remedy with the
best of results. | must confess that ir
my estimation Doan's Kidney Pills are
an excellent medicine for the kidneys
For sale by all dealers. Price 81
cents. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo
New York, sole agents for the United
States.
Remember the name Doan's-and taxi
no other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07
Special Announcement Regarding
the National Pure Food and
DRUG Law.

We are pleased to announce that
Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles is not affected by the
National Pure Food and drug law as it
containes no opiates or other harmful
drugs, and we recommend it as safe
remedy for children and adults.
Bell & Robinson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07

Here's a young fellow whose proposal
must have had novel sound and it's a
wonder the girl accepted unless she had
the habit. He lives in Pleasanton, Iowa,
and his name is Bert Chew and one day
last week he married Miss Lulu Harmon.
When he popped the question he must
have said, Dearest, will you have a
chew?"- Clarinda Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07
Something Refreshing

in the form of a beverage is desired \
everyone, especially in summer, but
careful what that something is. Befol
you take it into your system know tina,
it is pure and wholesome, that it is free
from disease germs or chemical adulteI
atoms injurious to health. ThereforS
when you drink, drink OTTUMWl
BEER, which has stood every know
test for absolute purity and healtbful
ness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07

Never can tell when you'll mash a
finger or suffer cut, bruise, burn or
scald. Be prepared. DR.. Thomas Eclec-
trio Oil instantly relieves the pain
quickly cures the wound.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07

Wood Binning has traded his hard
ware and implement business, including
the ground and buildings to DR.. Fl. G.
Bone for his 400 acre farm near Beacons-
field. II. G. Bone took possession Of
stock without invoicing and has
Fred Ticknor in charge of the store.
Wood has been one of Grand Rivers
foremost business men for years and
has accumulated enough of earthly
possession that he is independent, al
though he will not retire; as he reserv-
ed the lumber and coal business; also
the woven wire, of which he has car
load on hand.-Grand River Local.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07

Tho relief of coughs and colds
through laxative influence, originated
with Bees Laxative Cough Syrup con-
tanning Honey and Tar, cough syrup
containing no opiates or poisons, which
is extensively sold. Secure a bottle at
once, obtain guarantee cupon, and if
not fully satisfied with results, your
money will be refunded. Sold by w. G.
Stempel & Co. esssss9ssa ~. s.. tl.8
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07

Wise is the man who doesn't expect
to get square deal where the horses
go round.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07

A wise man doesn't trust his tongue
to commend him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1907-02-07
Bonds
for Licenses.
Privileges.
r Permits.

and for similar purposes required
by the Federal Government or by.
States, Counties or municipalities,
will be quickly supplied by the
American Surety Company Of New
York.
In using our corporate bond you
save yourself from personal obliga-
ton to individuals; and, at the
same time, offer the best and most
acceptable form of security.
Brewers, Distillers, Cigar, Snuff and
Tobacco Manufacturers, Tobacco
Peddlers, Liquor Dealers, and all
others who are required to give
bonds of the above description
should apply to the
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
SLUMP IN STOCKS
 IS UNEXPECTED Net Declines Range from Two
 to Seven Points BEARSSTART MANYRUMORS That Heavy Note Issues Are Unpaid By Leading Industrials Is Per
 sistentIy Asserted
 and Denied.
BEARSSTART MANYRUMORS

New York, May 21.-The stock market slump today. Trading in Amalgamated Copper American Smelling, Reading Union Pacific and United States Steel was extremely active. Net declines for the day ranged from 79s for Smelling to Is for United States Steel. with losses of 2M in Amagamated, In Reading, in Union Pacific, 2A in Northern Pacific, 3 in Brooklyn Rapid Transit and 1as in Chi cago, Milwaukee and St. Paul.
 The market was active and weak direct ly after the opening, with Smelling lead- ing the list with a drop of more than 1 points in the first hour. After some stop loss orders had been uncovered a rally checked the decline until after noon when there was another sharp break, In which United States Steel was the chief sufferer at first. Later the pressure against Smelling was renewed and tine whole list suffered heavily, Union Pacific particularly.
 Heavy operations by bears caused Il rally late in the day in which Smeltlng recovered 3A points of it's earlier losses, but the market closed feverish and un- settled.
 All sorts of rumors were put in circula- tion by bears during the day in regard to the cause of the slump, but they were promptly denied. One of the most com mon of these was the report that heavy note issues were unpaid by some of the leading ndustrials. No facts developed to show that the movement was anything other than a bear raid, coupled with the bull market in grain.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
John t Hsgenan Charged With
 Forgery and Perjury
YEAR END TRANSACTIONS
Life Insurance President Is Charged With Altering Company's Books. Equitable Probing Be-
 gins Today.

New York, May 1.-The special grand jury which has concerned itself with the conduct of the insurance business in New York county has concluded it's investiga- ton of the Metropolitan Life Insurance company and today returned ten indict- ments against the companys president, John E. Hegeman. Seven of the indict- ments charge forgery in the third de- gree while the other three charge per jury. All are based on what have come to be known as year end transactions" These consisted of certain changes in the company's books effected just prior to the submission of the annual report to the state insurance department, in which 1t was designed to place the com- pany in a more favorable light than the facts warranted.
 Mir. Hegeman was not in court today when the indictments were returned, but will be at the district attorneys office to arrange the matter of bail. Tomorrow the grand jury will begin am inquiry into the affairs of the Equitable Life Assur- ance, society
 In it's investigation of the Metropolitan the grand jury went into the insurance companys dealings with the Mercantile Trust company, the Central Trust com pany and Brown Bros, and the transfers of loans by the insurance people to Yer mliyae & Co. Out of these transactions grew the seven indictments for forgery, in which 1t is alleged the Metropolitan altered Its books to cover up certain loans which it had made. The perjury charges were founded upon statements made to the insurance department concerning loans by the company. which statements. it IS charged were falge.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
ROOSEVELT OUTING
 WILL END TODAY
The President Enjoys Horseback Ride at Mrs. RooseveIt's Country
 Home-Weather Cold.

Charlottesville, Va, May H.-President RooseV elts outing at Mrs. Roosevelts s country home in the southern part of Albemarle county will end tomorrow evening. The president enjoyed a long horseback ride today. The weather was unseasonably cold, the thermometer in the vicinity of the Roosevelt lodge regis tering 40 degrees during the night. There was big cheerful looking fire blazing in the fireplace at Pine Knot when the mem bers of the household rose this morning. During the day Mrs. Roosevelt and Ar chic. accompanied by Jos. Winner, the friend of the Roosevelts came over early from his home at Plain Dealing, went up on Green Mountain, where brief calls were made on two acquaintances.
 rne private car Magnet, on which the party will return to Washington tomor- row evening. reached North Garden, the railroad station for Pine Knot tonight
 The party will leave Pine Knot for the railroad immediately after luncheon.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
MINERS KILLED IN
 COKE TRAIN SMASH
LOADED FREIGHT CARS WHlRL DOWN GRADE AND CRASH INTO TRAIN OF MINERS AT DAYTON, TENN.

Chattanooga Tenn, May H.-A special to the Times from Dayton. Tenn. says:
 While returning to their homes in Day. ton from the mines of Dayton Coal and Iron company, six white miners met death this afternoon and several others were injured.
 About two hundred men were in coke cars on the short line of the company. Two heavily loaded freight cars that a yard nan had been switching by pinch ing with a heavy bar got beyond his control and plunged down a 35-foot grade Into the rear end of the train carrying the miners. The train was running rap idly. Miners in the rear coke cars saw the runaway cars coming and endeavored to signal the engineer, but he did not understand whether he was wanted to stop or go ahead At last. noticing the frantic signals of the men behind him. he came to stop just the heavy cars struck his train. The miners killed were:
 John Feels, Daly Green, James Lowery, Elijah Huff, Tom Jarman, Bert Best.
 Seven others were injured. One. Tom Nelson, will die.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
WILLIAM A. SMITH ALIVE.
Wife Gets Divorce-Thinks Him a
 Suicide at Mobile.

St. Louis. Mo, May 21.-(Special)- Benie F. Smith today obtained a divorce from William A. Smith by Judge Kin sey on the ground of desertion. While the case was pending Mrs. Smith read of the suicide of W. A Smith near Mo- bile She made q trip to see if the suicide was her husband. few days later she told the court she received letter from her husband who had read the pub lshed account of her trip, in which he stated that she need not trouble herself and pay car fare, to investigate reports of his death. ''I am stlll alive and intend to stay that way awhile he wrote.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
STRONG TESTIMONY AGAINST NEGROES Mexican Editor SwearS Soldiers Did Brownsville Shooting SkV HEM KILL AMERICAN Preciado, an Eye Witness, on the Stand Before the Senate Com
 mittee on Military
 Affairs.
SkN HEM KILL AMERICAN

Washington, May 21.-P. H. Preciado, editor of a Mexican newspaper in Brownsville, Tex, and an eye witness to the shooting Of Frank Natous, the only American killed in the affray there, was on the stand today before the Senate com mittee on military affairs. Dramatically telling his story in Spanish and having
 it interpreted for the committee the testi- mohy easily proved to be the most im- portant heard during the present hearing.
 When the shooting began Precado was sitting in the court. in the rear of Till mans saloon. With him were two com panions. According to his story today. Mir Crixel. who conducts a saloon across the street from Tillman's place. rushed in excitedly and reported that the me groes" were out. The doors to Tillman's $ saloon were immediately closed and barred. and Natous, the bartender start ed across the court to bar the gate which when closed connected the court with the alley. Preciado followed, but before he had emerged from the saloon into the court he saw five or six negro soldiers in uniform outside the gate. They fired sev- eral shots and Natous threw up his arm and exclaimed i'm Spanish, "Oh, Godr and fell on his back. He was killed in- stantly.
 Another bullet grazed Preciados hand and It bled profusely. Still another bull let passed through Precaio's coat and vest near the left breast pocket and broke his glasses. which were In case In the pocket.
 The men fled down the a..ey shooting as they went. Preclado said they were within three yards of the light at the gate and that the courtyard also was lighted with several lamps. He swore positively that the men were negro soldiers. Con- tinuing his story he corroborated testi- mony given by other witnesses who were at the saloon.
 A. s. Kennedy of San Antonio formerly a newspaper man at Brownsville, testi- fled that he saw Police Lieutenant Do- minguezs horse shot from under him. He heard man say, We got him. and gave as his opinion that the voice was that of a negro. He saw group of men where he was a guest and though he could not distingulshem plainly he said they were dressed alike and he felt cer- tain they were uniformed negro soldiers He was on the stand about three hours and gave a detailed account of the oc- currence during the affray.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
INVESTIGATE ATTACK.
GuatemaIan Authorities Fired on By
 Four Suspects.

Guatemala City. May 2l.-The authori- tles are still Investigating the receut at tempt on the life of President Cabrera. Yesterday they surrounded q house in which four suspects, Getlio Valdez. Blan- co Jorge, Rafel Avela, had sought ref uge. The men refused to open the door, which was broken down by the soldiers The suspects opened fire on the troops and killed q captain and wounded col onel and two prvates. As the soldiers rushed into the building the four men inside committed suicide by shooting
 Complete calm is officially reported to prevail throughout the republic, but po- Iitieal animositles lead to frequent con fiets between individuals.
 The Mexican gunboat Tampico anchor ed off San Jose this morning and saluted the GUatemalan flag.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
THE REVOLUTION
 ENDS IN HONDURAS
NIcARAGUANS CAPTURE PORT OF AMAFALA AND THE GOVERN MENT GRANTS AMNESTY TO ALL HoNDURANS.

San Salvador, Salvador, May 2i.-The revoluticn in Honduras came 10 an end with the surrender of the Port of Amap- ala to the Niceraguars by Gen. Terencui serria. whc had previously proclaimed himself President of the HonSuran re- public, and the departure of General Sier- ra from the scene Of his revolutionary &C., tivities. Gen. Miguel pivala is now actual President of Honduras, the depart ure of General Sierra, who had fought him bitterly, leaving him practically alone fin the field.
 The government today granted full and unconditional amnesty to all Hondurans who have taken part in the political tur- mol of the republic since last December.
 The present session of the Salvadorean congress came to an end yesterday after the congress had among other things ap- proved the Pan-American and other rail- road contracts
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
FIVE LIVES LOST
 IN STEAMER FIRE The Naomi Burns in Middle of
 Lake Michigan 75 HAVE NARROW ESCAPE Four Victims Imprisoned Die Trying to Pass Through Port Holes as
 the Kansas Rescues
 Passengers.
75 HAVE NARROW ESCAPE

Grand Haven, Mich, May 21.-Five lives were lost and about seventy-five people had perilously close escape from death when the passenger and freight steamer Naomi, of the Crosby Transpor- tation company burned early today, in the middle of Lake Michigan while on her regular night trip from this port to Milwaukee. Four of the victims were coal passers, penned down in the fore castle by the flames where many of the rescued passengers from the decks of the freighter Kerr and the steamer Kansas saw them at the port holes vainly implor- ing for help. J. M. Rhoades of Detroit, passenger, was the fifth victim. Tho steamer was burned to the waters edge and has been lowed into this harbor, where she lies at her dock smouldering hulk.
 The fire broke out between decks in the forward end of the steamer. It spread with tremendous rapidity and 1t was ap- parent almost from the first that an ef- fort to fight the flames would be vain.
 Attention was directed to arousing the passengers and getting them on deck. In response to signals for help. three steam ers-the steel freighter Kerr, the Kansas, a sister ship of the Naomi, and the Sax onla-came to the rescue.
 The captain of the Kerr ran his big steel ship up under the Naomi's stern so close that the imperiled people leaped to her deck. Then, the screams of the im- prisoned coal passers were heard from the port holes. Vainly they begged for help The port holes were too small for them to pass through and they were com pelled to fall back into the smoke and fire. where they burned to death. The Kansas took on board the half clad and terribly shocked and frightened passen- gers and brought them to this port. All of them were loud in their praises of the Naomis crew and their bravery and cool
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
White Man Killed and SeTsra Wounded When Posse Bur-
 rounds Cabin
NEGRO ASSAULTS WOMAN
 IS PROTECTED BY FRIENDS
Five Hundred Armed Men Start In Pursuit of Negroes, Take Them From Officers and Riddle
 Them as They Run.

Claxton, Ga, May 1.-Two negroes iynched, one white man and two negroes dead, and seven other persons injured, is the result of an attempt to capture negro who last night made a criminal assault upon Mrs. Laura Moore. widow, living near Manassas, Tatnall county.
 The dead:
 John Haire. white farmer; Sam Pad gett, negro, and daughter, aged 10 years. Lynchcd:
 Padgett's wife and sen.
 Injured:
 w. B. Pearson. shot in stomach and arm, probably fatally; James U Daniel, shot in eye and may die; Dr. J. L. Ken nedy, seriously; son of fadgett, seriously; Elem Padgett (colored, slightly two daughters of Padgett.
 Fifteen persons early today surrounded the house of Sim Padgett negro whom they suspected of harboring another ne- gro who had criminally assaulted Mrs. Moore, and demanded tc be allowed to search the house. Permission was given, but when within thirty feet of the house, those inside the building opened fire on the posse, instantly killing John Haire, and seriously woundng Barrow Pearson, James Daniel and Dr. J. l.. Kennedy. The posse then returned the fire, killing Padgett and one of his eaughters, aged 10, and wounding two other girls aged 6 and IS respectively, and two of Pad- getts sons, aged 20 and 22.
 The posse then retired for reinforce ments. The news spread rapidly and by 10 n'cl 5elx 5oo armed men were on the scene and started in pursuit Of the ne- groes who had escaped. One of them was captured and taken before Mrs. Moore but she failed to identify him. The negro, however. was identified as the man whc shet Hare and he was started fer Reidsvlle jail, together with Padgetts wife and son.
 On the way the officers were overtaken by about seventy-five men, who took the prisoners from them The woman was told to run, and as she did so, was rid dled with bullets, her son being shot to pieces where he stood.
 The negro who assaulted Mrs. Moore has not been captured, but it is reported that he is surrounded in negro house and it is probable he will be killed
 Sheriff Edwards with deputies took all the prisoners from the jail at Reidsville and left with them to elude the mob, which, it is reported, will attack the jail tonight.
 Great excitement prevails. and 1t is feared other trouble will occur.
 Haire was a native of Monroe, N. C., and leaves widow and several small children.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
"Bucketshopsv Common Nuisance.

Frankfort, Ky, May 21.-The Kentucky court of appeals today held that pool rooms and bucket shops" where gamb- ling in any form whatever is carried or, can be proceeded against as common nuisance and upon conviction the nuis- ance be abated thereafter through indlct- ments by a grand jury The decision was announced in pool room cases from Camp bell county and bucket shop" ,njunc- tion case from McCracken county.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
Postoffice Safe Brown.

Chattanooga. Tenn, May 2i.-A special to the Times from South Pittsburg, Tenn. says: "The postoffice at this place was robbed this morning about o'clock The safe was blown open with some power full explosive and stamps and registered mail to the value of several hundred doI- lars stolen. Bloodhounds were put on the trail of the thieves.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
Vigorous Speeches on Both
 Sides of Question
HOME MISSIONS MEETING
Speaker Thinks Southern Church ls Less Enthusiastic on This Subject Than Northern Church.
 The Proceedings.
ToDAY's PROGRAMME.

10 a. m.-Diseussion of Articles of Agreement. 1 D. m-Banquet of alumni Of Southwestern Presbyterian univer-
 sity at Hotel Hillman.
 3 D. m.-Discussion of Articles of
 Agreement. Settlement of place for next meeting
 D. m.-Popular meeting in interest of foreign missions.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-22
EDDY CASE POSTPONED
To May 23-Judge Hamilton Is Still
 III.

Concord, N. H., May 21-A further postponement until Thursday, May 23, in the hearing in the suit in equity brought by "the next friends" of Mrs. Baker c. Eddy against Calvin A. Frye and several other defendants to secure an amount of Mrs. Eddy's property, was announced today. The postpone ment was caused by the contiued in- disposition of Judge Hamilton.