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The leader., 1898-04-13
ODDITIES OF A WEALTHY MAN.
Some of the Queer Things Which
Marked the Life of an Eccen-
tric OhiOan.

George Fl. Hopper, who died the other
day on his Elmwood estate, near Cleve-
land, o., began life as a timer, and
made himself immensely rich through
contract for furnishing tin cans to the
Standard Oil company. About ten
Years ago Mr.. Hopper purchased Elm
wood farm, near Cleveland, and started
in to lead the life of gentleman farm
II. Many amusing stories are told of
him In this connection. lie decided to
turn ii into stock farm. The first
thing he did was to purchase Bell Boy,
stallion, for ISL 900. Six months later
bell Boy and the stables were burned.
Mr. Hopper became Disguised with the
iuea of raising stock, and gave it up.
He was seized with the idea at one
time that it was the proper thing for a
gentleman of elegant leisure to own a
yacht. He had one built, and chris
tened it Florence, in honor of his eldest
daughter. When the yacht was com
pleted il was found to be too big to en-
ter the creek at the farm, and, there be-
ing no natural harbor at the place, it
had to be kept at Ashtabula, ~ miles
uiStdnt' hopper ndteu the ydcnt from
the day it was built. 1t was launched
without ballast, and as it struck the wa
ter big wave hit 1t, and it capsized
and went to the bottom, with the crew
on board. The yacht was raised, but
Hopper never again put his foot upon It.
Hopper's whole career as a farmer
was an amusing failure. He owned a
beautiful orchard of peach trees, and
friend one day remarked that he would
come down in the peach season and par
take of some.
dc" said Hopper, do" grasping him
by the hand warmly, but let us know
when you are coming. so we can get
some peaches from Geneva"
Hopper was of nervous. restless dis
position, and had lived such busy life
that it was agony for him to be idle.
Therefore he employed men to build
stone wall around his park. not that the
wall was at all necessary. but that it
gave him something to superintend.-
Chicago Inter Ocean.
The leader., 1898-04-13
Mrs. Pnkham Says Careful Regard for Bodily Health NAL
Sweet and Attractive to All

world filed with
trouble of the female
The leader., 1898-04-13
SCHOOL AND CHURCH.

No fraud is more wicked than cheating in
! love game.--Ram's Horn
The leader., 1898-04-13

n OF VIII
standing ] am
five
y e ars old,
have a pleas
a n I h o m e
and o h Ell
comforts, life
to me was far
from enjoy
able, for all
other things
pale into in
Significance
when you are
without good
n al h. I
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
SHOULD ALL STAND AS ONE. w. J. Bryan Approves the Sup
 port of the Administration.

Eon. ". J. Bryan vas in Atlanta Wednesday. en route fo- Macon, where ne delivered a speedy When askeG iais opinion of the sppret,. -sSFoTi OI P50,009.. GOO foe natIonal dgfense, he said:
 ''I am glad the House acted promptly and unanimously Tn fgct. it might have been better to have made it hundred millions, to show the world that Congress and the American people without regard to political differences. are ready to support the administration in any actien -nec- essary for the honor .nd welfare of the nation This appropriation will not necessarily lead to war Instead, prompt liberality at this time may lessen the probability of war and in the end prove wise economy. never believed thatthe recognition of bellkerency would result i'll war, but in the present crisis it is useless to discuss what might have been. When quiet is restored. the people can consider the past more calmly, but in the face ofianger our people should stand as one in the nations defense "
 MT. Bryan took occa sion to compliment Consul General Lee saying that he had performed his duty with great ability, courage and discretion, under trying circumstances.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
THE DIFFERENCE

A comparison of the number of war vessels owned by Spain and the United States, up to a late date when Spain commenced buying wherever she could. shows Spain to have 40 vessels with 624 guns, and the United States 97 vessels of all classes, with 1883 guns. Spain. like all European nations. has kept in constant readiness for war. The United States up to late dste has made no preparations. Spain on a war footing has about 1,500,000 men, while the United States has over I0. .0oO coo. Spain is baukr pt; the United States has uu- limited resources and wealth. Spain haS .CTut0rY aGj aCent U0 0ur coast that she is in fear of losing ln case of war :, the United States has no such territory. Spain has internal dissension; United States none. Comparisons are not odious in this case, surely.
 Spain history has been one oftreach cry and brutality. Her conquest of Mexico was made possible by treacher- ous protestations of friendship, fol. lowed by the most barbaric brutality that history has ever recorded. In her lust for gold she has taxed her colonies until they rebelled, and by her force of arms and superior numbess she has en- forced her demands and laid waste to their land and homes. But her treach- cry has led her one step too far, and the end is in sight. Her career of bloodshed and rapine is drawing to a close. Uncle Sam is preparing to give her a deuced good whipping, and leave her domain to be administered upon by her numerous creditors.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26

ton on tho nomination, and Powderly's opponents express confidence that they can get enough votes in the senate to ratify the committees adverse report. Powderly is now holding the office under a recess appointment. le
 Czar Reed having succeeded in his efforts to compel majority of the house Committee on Rivers and Harbors, to vote against reporting river and har- Dor bill at this session, Representative Wheeler, of Alabama, has introduced 8 bill appropriating 5000, ,O00. to be ex- pended at the discretion of the secretary of war, for the continuance of river and harbor improvements already begun, preference being given to those which can be best operated during the summer and fall months. General Wheeler will do lis best to get ''iI' Y, .uz's. rr'' ee 1t is opposed by the czar, the chances are rather sg-iasi him
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
The Fifty Millions.
Gsilver Knight Watchman

lSilver Knight Watchman
 No legislature body in ancient or modern times ever placed in the hands of an executive, whether president, king, or emperor, fifty millions of dol jars to be used at his discretion, with out some communication from him as to what disposition he proposed to make of the money. The unanimous vote of the two Houses, placing in the hands of President Mckinley fifty millions of dollars, was in accordance with the wishes of seventy millions of people, who abhor the murder by starvation of hundreds of thousands of women and children in Cuba to conquer the s.rug- gling patriots by extermination. I.was also vote of confidence in the s,sltizl ent of the United States that iie wouid6 not allow the tc-rib'n condition which now exists in Cuba to be perpetual; that be would not allow mouey-lenders, stock iobbers. gold gamblers, or Shy locks of any description, to fasteu upon Cuba 8 bonded debt 10 make the people slaves. snd that he would not allow the vultures of ayarice in London and New York to utilize the critical condition growing out. of our duty to Cuba and our relations to Spain to strengthen the grasp of gold monopoly upon thepeople of the United States.
 The union of the ad vocates of the English gold standard are those who contend for the right of the United States to maintain. an independent financial policy in the two Houses of Congress was based on the supposltion that the President in the shadow of war and death will never allow an alien gold trust to fatten upon the misfortunes of the country, for which the people at large are in no way responsible.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
Reats the KIondike,

--.. a. |. Thomas, Of Mary svilIe. Tex, has found a more valuable discovery than has yet been made in the Klon dike. For years he suffered untold agony from consumption. accompanied by hemorrhages, and was absolutely cured bv Dr. Kings New Discovery for consumption, coughs and colds. He declares that gold IS of little value m comparison with this marvellous cure, would have it, even Tit cost hundred dollars bottle. Asthma, Bronchitis and all throat and lung affections are positively cured by pr. King's New Dis covery for consumption. Trial bottles free at St. Johns I'rug company. Reg ular size 50 cts. and $l00 Guaranteed to cure or price refunded.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
How She Figured It.
Detroit Free Press. 1

"Orlando," she said, "I am afraid you are getting tired of having me ask you for money?"
 "Well, you see," he answered, "I have a good deal of expense to meet just at this time of the year, and it does seem once in a while that women don't make enough allowance for that sort of thing"
 "Well," she answered, "I've thought of a way that will fix it all very nicely. 7"
 "What is it?
 "Whenever you go to the barber shop and the boy brushes you of, you give him dime. don't your"
 "Yes."
 "And when you go away from home at hotel and boy brings ice water you give him dime, don't you?"
 "Yes."
 "And mixed drink costs 15 cents. "
 "Of course.'
 "Well, you've often said that women have no heal for arithmetic, but I am gong 10 convince you TO the contrary 1 am going to learn to make your favor Ite mixed drinks. ThatW be I5 csuts 8 uay. Then II bring you ice water Tn the morning. That'll be 10 cents. And then I'll brush your clothes of with whisk broom, and that'll he 10 cents more. There's 35 cents per day. I've figured it all out on this little piece of paper. Three hundred and sixty-fve days Tn a year-that's 365 times S5. which makes $l27.75. If you will give me that without my asking for it, just as you do the bell boys and the barten. der. can put it with my regular house. keeping allowance and manage to get along much better.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26

rather the width of the path he travels over, and not left, like the cyclone, to choose hIs own path. He should not be allowed to finger for monthsifrone sect ion. but, when he takes the trail, he oupht to be-obliged to push forward as rapidly as the flock can be successfully moved, until his own range is reached. With the cattIemen ranging along the usually travelled routes between this valley and the sheep range Of the north this is an important matter and we would like to see the question disposed of during the next session of our legis- lature.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
Judging the Crisis.
Toledo Blade


 Popular excitement IS like a fire of kindlings. It burns fiercely for short time, but soon fails unless new fuel is added. In the Cuban crisis, we have had several such risings and falIings of pop ular feeling. The Maine disaster caused hot flame of indignation. It burned down. with several minor revivals, due to rumors of what the investigation was revealing. Then came the tentative re quest for General Lees recall, which again lighted the fires of popular excite. mert. The prompt refusal of the Presi dent to consider such step, the signl- ficent passage of the SO million national defense bill by Congress followed amid chorus of popular approval, and the retreat 0f Spanish diplomacy from it's aggressive stand, quisied the public mInG again.
 Many people CIT T& measuring the ! gravity ofthe situation by these waves ] of natriotic enthusiasm When they rise, the probabilities of armed conflict l are considered to be near; when they fall, the chance of war is considered to have passed. This is entirely wrong. Since the destruction of the Maine, the peril of war has been imminent; and the situation has really grown graver as the time has passed. There is Hull just now in popular excitement; but the relations between the two governments are as strained as ever-more so. in deed; and the possibility of war as the final outcome is as great, and probably greater, than it was three weeks ago.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
The latest.

Following are the latest dispatches
 regarding the Maine, and Cuban s.s- uation; the telegrams are dated March 2.
 The United States court of inquiry into the loss of the Maine has finished it's laborious work of investigation and submitted the report to Rear Admiral Sicard. He pointed out some afterat- ions which he considers necessary, and the report will probably be taken to Washington to day by Lieutenant Com. mander Marix, judge advocate. It Is possible, however, that it's arrival in Washington may be delayed several days longer.
 The decision of the count is still matter of surmise. Admiral SIcard said to correspondent: "The case of the Maine is perhaps the most peculiar which ever occurred in the history of the world"
 From the general tone of his remarks it might be inferred that the court find. ings do uot definitely solve the mystery of the explosion.
 The court will remain in existence ct the call Of Admiral Sicard.
 The general impression continues to prevail that the court found the Maine was Intentionally blown up.
 The negotiations between General Pando and Delegates Ramadrez and Chaves, and General Calixto Garcia and other prominent insurgents, in which the radical autonomists made what are said to be final offers of practical inde- pendence. proved an absolute failure. Pando's commend is eoain moving eeet- ward. General Gomez remains inside the Jucaro- Moron trocha, in General i Pando's rear.
 While no one, having knowledge, is willing to speak for the president, is is believed that the question of srbitrats ion in connection Witn the disaster so the Maine is no longer under consider ation.
 It is believed to be the presidents purpose to bring about, in whatever action he may now take, a settlement of the whole Cuban question. Whether this involves war with Spain, it is be. lIeved, rests entirely with Spain her. self.
 Admiral Sicard signed the Maine re- DOT: to-day. It will start for Washing. ton at 4 o'clock this afternoon in charge of Judge Advocate Mark. He should reach Washington Thursday night. President Mckinley has already been informed by cipher cable of the findings of the court.'
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
THE CAPTAIN NEVER KNEW.
Nixon waterman.l

Nixon Waterman.l 1 Her sire was a sailor. harsh and bold.
 And he liked the Captain well, Since the Captain offered him heaps of gold 1 For the daughter he had to sell. | The knot was tied, and they sailed away, 1 And there shipped as one of the crew lad she had loved for many a day i Ay, loved him better than can say
 But the Captain never knew. The breezes laughed at the windward side And the breezes moansd to lea, For the widowed lass who was twice bride. Yet rene so sad as she, :. AS she thought of the ring her heart would sliI For the love of a lad so true, And they met in the hooks of the shadowsd shil And sighed their miseries lip to lip
 But the Captain never knew. The tempest smote. and the ship went down,
 But the lad had strength to save The 'le, and the CaFt-u about to drown,
 F Q snstched from the cruel wave c God, what a sorry scene the three
 On mast that ~ Ould bear bat tgO; And the lad looked into her eyes. and she She smiled, and the lad slipped into the sea But the Captain yer knew The Captain sailed full many year,
 And thought of his wife ashore; And ever her voice was in his ear
 To soften he tempest's roar. And ever she prayed her c God to keep
 The ship and her precious crew. Yet prayed she best for the lad asleep In a coral cave of the wave-wreathed deep But the Captain never knew.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
On His Furlough.
lColumbus Dispatch i

lColumbus Dispatch
 The children ofths reading class were reciting, and as they read the teacher asked the meaning of the various words. Finally the word ''furlough' was eneo- uttered.
 What does 'furlough' mean?" asked the teacher.
 There was no immediate reply, and the teacher asked the question again. A little girl held up her hand.
 "Well, Mary, tell us what 'furlough means"
 "It means a mule," said Mary.
 "Oh, no," replied the teacher, sit doesn't mean a mule."
 "Indeed, it does." said Mary. "Ihavs 6 book at home that says so."
 Well, said the teacher, now thorou- ghly interested. you may bring the book to school and we'll see about it D The next day Mary brought the book, and ID some tuulPb opened tC a page where there was e picture Of 2 soldier ztsncinE beside a mule Below the r.u.-.o .~.o ..o "Osus. No4u6 E,-.a.4S on his furlough."
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26

Senator Proctor has given expression to his surprise at the exhibitions of loyalty to flag and country which he witnessed during his journey through the south. He discovered that the war of the rebellion has ended. and that the stars and stripes have supplanted the stars and bars in that region. This is encouraging. It indicates the waning potency of the bloody shirt Tn future campaigns. It IS pity more Yankees of the Proctor school can't take day off and learn something of that portion of the United States lying south of the Potomac
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
EMaal stations

Meal stations. Limited trains No g. westbound, and No. f. eaStbonnd, run semi-weekly. No. leaves Chicago p. m Wednesdays and Saturdays; passes Albuquerque l2:l5 p. m., Fri days and Mondays; BarStow 2:l5 D. m Tuesdays and Saturdays, arriving at Los Angeles $50 pm. | Tuesdays and Saturdays. Passengers for north of MojaYe holding tick | cts reading direct via Mojave change at Barstow i to No. 5
 No will leave Los Angeles at a, m. Tues days and Fridays passing Barstow at l:40 D. m and Needles TAO D. m same days: Albuquerque 3:S5 D m, Wednesdays and Saturdays, arriving at 'EicagO 9:43 m. Fridays and Mondays. Passengers from north of Mojave may take the limited either at BarStow or The Needles
 Only frst-class tickets sold at full rates are honored on the limited trains
 Pullman D8la c sleeping cars daily through between Los Angeles and Chicago and Wi Hams and San Francisco.
 Pullman tourist sleeping cars daily through between ChragO and San Francisco and Chicago and los Angeles.
 Tourist cars leave Ssu Francisco every Tues. dsy and Los hnEe'es every Wednesday running .hrCHl. q. -1r.sr ,'.E. .H.'sE. and Boston. the Colorado
 Ask fora beautifully illustrated book which will be mailed free.
 JNO. J. BYRNE,
 Gen. Passenger Agent, Los Angeles Cal.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
His Splendid Record.
New Orleans Picayune.1

lNew Orleans Picayune
 The splendid course of General Lee at Havana will forever remove the prejudice which has heretofore existed against the employment of Confederate soldiers in the public service. It has always been a bitter reflection for Southerners, who know their sterling worth, to see the patriotism of the old Confederate soldiers doubted; hence they can now rejolce that the very first time practical test has been made, this ancient prejudice has been dis pelled. There is no Southerner who will not rejoice at General Lees tri- umph. and who will not feel some per sonal interest in any honors that may be conferred upon hlm in recognition of his manly course in Havana. It is many day since all American diplomat or consular represertas3ve las reflected such honor on the republic.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
Cattle Vs. Sheep.
IStOckmau 1

| oIOckman
 | There is a matter which will perhaps require the attention of the legislature e
 this winter, and it touches the inter- ests of the cattiemen of Arizona. In fact there are many matters which need adjusting in the intrests of this important industry, but what We had in miud when this was begun, was the rights of cattIemen who live along the lIne of travel of the sheepmen who drive their flocks from the mountains of the north every fall 10 winter them under the perpetually sunny skles of this and other southern countries, and, after the spring clip, again take the trail for their ranles ID the hills in the northern 0a c' fne teF- 6.Fr. EHiafs all very nIce for the sheep interests, and We should judge it proves a finan- cial success. But the question arises, does the cattiRmen, over whose ranges the herds travel suffer or benefit by such practice? We are inclined to be- Iieve that his range is not of much value during the winter after the army of woody creatures has crossed it, march Ing at ease; before the range has recov- cred from the devastation committed the flock is spied approaching. in a
 eisurely manner, on the return trip. which has the effect of making barren range for the summer, thus practically taking possession of the range of the cattleman for the full year, and his cat tie suffering. It is such work which led to war in Wyoming, resultingi in the loss of many lives and millions of dollars in property. until now they are just get ting the question settled. Each has his right and he ought to have this and be entitled to no more. Arizona will have to solve this question sooner or later, and now, when the cloud IS no larger than your hand is the time to strike the blow which will settle the question for all time to come instead of letting feeling of unrest grow until a war is precipitated. The sheepman ought to be allowed to bring hIs focks southward during the winter, but at the same time his route ought to be restricted, or
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
Female Troop of Cavalry.

A troop of cavslry composed entirely of women is Colorado possibility in the event of war with Spain. Mrs. Martha A. Shute will organize the troop. She notified Acting Governor Brush ot her intentions and he advised her to consult with Adiutant General Moss. Mrs. Shute is secretary of the State Horticultural Society. She is fearless equestrienne and can handle gun ol rife very dexteriously.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26

The Best SaIve in the world for Cuts, Bruises, Sores. Ulcers, Salt Rheum {, Fever Sores, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains, Corns. and all skin Erup. tions, and positively cures Piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cents per box. For sale by St. Johns Drug Co.'S Drug Store.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
to demand his services.

Major Weston, formerly chief com- missary of subsistence of the Depart ment of Colorado. is now stationed at New York. He reports to the authori- ties that the supplies of food in New York are so abundant that from this depot alone an army of 250, 900 men can be fed, whether in Florida or Cuba.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
< HOME BRIGADE MAN.

Atlanta Constitution The war songs they are ehantin'-- They'll give ol' Spain a rap; But I'm buyin' seed fer plantin'. An I'm goin' ter make crap. The boys are all recruitin',
 But-spring is in the skies, An while they do the shootin' I'll raise the home supplies. They'Hnever ketch me noddin' When I ain splitting rails. The country'l want gun-waddin' , I'll send 'eIn cotton bales. Can't all git in the ightin';
 Jest let lem pack their traps: Ny business, at this writin', Is cultiYatin' craps!
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26

An Associated Press dispatch from Washington, D. O., dated the Fist inst, says that the senate on last Monday confirmed the nomination of Webster Street as chief justice of the supreme court of the territory of Arizona.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26

The i,stingvfsnet pscfiot Tho ie- ciares that he 'Ts ready 10 shoulder g musket in case of an emergency, is TOW heard ID the land. The oAly esk place in the position of the d. p. is that he reserves to himself the judgment as to when the emergency is grave enough to demand his services.
The St. Johns herald., 1898-03-26
BLACK JACK GANG.
Last of the Border DesperadOsy
 Shot and Killed,

Shot and Killed.
 The following dispatch to the Albu- querque Citizen from Fl Paso, Texas, and dated last Monday, give some fur thor particulars of the extermination of Black Jack and hls gang of free- booters:
 The Black Iack'' gang has at last bsen ex- terminated. Their camp in the Sierra Madre mountains was surrounded by Mormons and the entire party of nine men shot and killed.
 February g Mrs. A. F. Mcdonald, a member of the Mormon colony at Mound Valley, forty miles east of Casas Grandes. Mexico was mur- dered by two members of the gang. and her store footed. The averaging angels of the Nor mon church were commissioned to hunt down the murderers, and did their work well.