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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
THE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE.
Outline Of the Chief Points il
the Document.
LAWS FOR NEW POSSESSIONS,
Question of Government of tho Terri
tory Recently Brought Under Our Rule
Is to BE Left to Con, ress-No Special
Recommendation Made.

Washington, Dec. 5. - The chief
the president are:
The United States government has
acquired sovereignty over the Philip
pine islands by treaty with Spain, and
that sovereignty should be maintained.
The form of government to be applied
in the islands is for. congress to deter
mine. At the present time the largest
measure of civil government consistent
with the military occupation is now in
operation in Manila and towns in the
Philippines and in the island of Ne
gros.
The conduct of affairs in the islands
| under the military regime is commend
| ed, and the recent official representa-
tons as guaranteeing the expectation
that the rebellion will soon be crushed
are indicated. No special laws are rec
commended.
The ultimate form of government in
Cuba cannot be established until it
has been determined whether Spanish
citizens of the island shall declare
whether they prefer to be Cubans OF
Spanish citizens. BY the treaty with
Spain the Spanish citizens of the is
land have until April next to make
that declaration.
The form of government recommend
ed for Porto Rico is essentially terri
! torial. 1t is proposed to nave appoint
ed by the executive, subject to the ap
pivya1 of tho netante. a governor ant
other officers, as attorney general
treasurer, ETC., these officers, with
minority number of native officers, t,
form legislative council
The completion of the Nicaragua ca
nal at the earliest possible day con
sistent with the public economies i
urged. The question of the immediat
legislation is not touched.
1t is maintained that it is the abus
of trusts which is the cause of til
hardship attributed by the people t
corporations. No specaIic remedial leg
islation is suggested, but congress
urged to deal with the subject effect
lively, in accordance with the equitie
as between the people and comDlna
itions and corporations which may b
shown to be oppressive and a burde
to the people.
Only indirect reference to the tart
is made, as a largely contributor
cause to what is characterized as tn
prosperity of the people
The gold standard is openly adve
Gated and the recommendations pre-
viously made to protect the gold RI
serve and provide for larger circulatio
are renewed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
RsoNALLY CONDUCTED
TOURS
To California In Pullman Tourist Sleep

To California In Pullman Tourist Sleep
Ing Cars.
Via the Chicago Great Western to Kan
sas City and the Santa Fee Route to
Los Angeles and Southern California.
The true winter route avoiding cold
weather and snow blockades. Com
mencing Monday, Oct 23d, and on
every Monday following, one OF these
new Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars
will leave Des Mones Ten route from
st. Paul via Oelwein) at S:45 p. m. via
the Chicago Great Western for Los
Angeles and Southern California via
Kansas City, and reaching Los An
geles the following Friday morning,
thus avoiding all Sunday travel These
tours are personally conducted by an
experienced railway official, who ac-
companies the train to it's destination.
The cars are we'll equipped for long
journey and are as comfortable as the
Pullman Sleepers, while the price is
only Sc for double berth tor $3.50
from stations south of Waterloo) less
than half the price in the Standard
Sleepers For full information in
quire of any Chicago Great Western
Agent, or address +. II. Lord, Genera
Pass. G. Ticket Agent, 113 Adams St.
Chicago.
The father of David Livingstone wa.
an operator in a cotton mill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
THE DAY OF LOUD NEcKTIEs
A Prevailing Fashion That VIII Prob
ably BE Short-LiYed

s.SAAAOAA
ably Be Short-Lived.
People who look into the dressed
windows Of the mems furnishing goods
establishments see an exhibition of
colors which puts the dry goods estab-
lishments to shame, and shows that
high and 1ashy colors are not woman's
prerogative, says the New York Trib-
une. THE loud necktie came to us
from Paris originally" said leading
haberdasher, "and we have been told
that 1t came into fashion because of
the bicycle. The Freedman began to
wear broad, streaming neckties with
their outing shirts, and occasionally a
man would wear bicycle tie when he
was not in wheeling costume, especial
ly when no waistcoat was worn. The
demand grew, and gradually the pat
terms became louder and gayer, and
last season young men who were cour
ageous as to dress began to wear the
ties with morning and afternoon dress.
Then England took up the fashion, and
turned out four-in-hands and ascots
~ '4iS 5iSSASiJ SloSS, anu lilC
style was established. AS matter OF
course, the United States followed, and
you see the result in the Kaleidoscope
window displays" Great plaids of
bright colors, stripes of the Turkish
kind, and mottled stuffs that look as
though they had been made for Persian
gowns have been used extensively for
the new ties, and, not satisfied with
original patterns, makers have turned
out ties additionally conspicuous, with
embroideries. Anchors, feurs de lis,
monograms, flowers, golf, racing and
yachting designs have been worked in
to black and fancy scarfs, and manu-
facturers found that no matter if their
goods were so loud that they disturbed
the peace there vas always market
for them. But 10 fashion lasts when
1t Is copied by the cheap trade" said
the dealer In mems wear. .aud the
French scarf soon found Its way into
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
May 1ndict Carter,s Friends

Savannah, Ca, Dec 5.-The grand
jury of the United States court for the
southern district of Georgia, which
met here today, will take up the
charges that have been preferred
against B. D. Greene and John F. Gay
ner, members of the Atlantic Contract
ing company, who are charged with
defrauding the United States govern
ment in connection with Capt. Oberlin
M, Carter,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
GEN. OTIS REVIEWS THE WAR.
Report ON tho Operations In the Philip
pines.


Washington, Dec. 5.-The report Of
Gen. Otis on operations in the Philip
pines up to Aug 81 last has been made
public by the war department. The
report is chronological reorganization
OF events in the islands since Gen.
Otis took command One of the most
interesting features is the immense
amount Of detail involved in Gen. Otis
administration of the affairs of the
island. Gen. Otis throws some light
on his Chinese exclusion act, declaring
it a matter of public policy. He says
the step was taken to avoid the riotins
and bloodshed that was continually
breaking out between the races.
In concluding his report Gen. Otis
says that it may prove fortunate that
Aguinaldo's instruction was not
stamped out instanter upon its incep-
ton. He says that the natives have
had chance to see the difference be-
tween American and native methods Of
! government. and his opinion Is that
they will gladly submit to Z mer
-aoop - they can he prot pm
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Attorney Il Found Dead.

Brazil, Ind, Dec. 5-The dead body
of Attorney Robert Fisher was found
Saturday night lying at the side track
of the Chicago & Eastern Illinois rail-
road. A deep cut was visible on the
forehead, and at a closer examination
it was discovered that his neck was
broken. Fisher until recently was
state mine inspector and had an
nounced himself as candidate for Cir
cult judge on the republican ticket.
Two strangers have been arrested and
put in iail,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Miller NAV Be In custody.

New York, Dec. 5.-There was ru-
NOR around Brooklyn police headquar-
tiers last night that man who is said
to have large quantity of money in
his possession, and who was on his
way to Mexico, had been arrested in
Nashville, Tenn. The story was that
the man was probably William F. Mil
Ter of the Franklin syndicate At the
detective agency it was said that no
word had been received regarding Mil
Ter or the arrest of the man in Nash
vile.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Nicholson Quits indiana.

Kokomo, Ind, Dec. SIS. E. Nichol-
son has moved with his family to Bal
timore, Md, where he will have charge
Of the anti-saloon league work for the
state of Maryland and assume the {
>ttorship of the state temperance O, .;an.
The removal of Mr.. Nicholson from i.
state eliminates an interesting faclA.
from state politics. Hez
of the Nicholson TENN
was republical
gresss in the
syeaiu 80
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

To Los Angeles and Southern California
Every Friday night, at 1926 p. M,
a through Tourist Car for Los Angeles
and Southern California, leaves the
Chicago. Milwaukee & st. Paul Rail-
way Union Passenger Station, Chicago.
via Omaha, Colorado Springs and Salt
Lake City, for all points in Colorado,
Utah, Nevada and California.
In addition to the regular Pullman
porter, each car is accompanied by an
intelligent, competent and courteous
courier who will attend TO the
wants Fl passengers en- route. This is
an entirely new feature of tourist car
service, and will be appreciated by
families or by ladies travelling alone.
| Particular attention is paid to the care
of children, who usually get weary on
a long journey.
These tourist cars are sleeping cars
supplied with all the accessories neces-
sary to make the journey comfortable
and pleasant, and the berth rate leach
berth Will accommodate two persons)
is only $500 from Chicago to Cali
fornia Ask the nearest ticket agent
for a tourist car folder, or address
Geo. II. Heafford, General Pass. anC
Ticket Agent, Chicago, III.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Mine workers Ready to- Give nona..

Mine Workers Ready to Give Bonds.
Indianapolis, Ind. Dec. president
Mitchell of the United Mine Workers
of America said the organization would
put up any amount Of bond required
for the release of National Organizer
Kelley who was arrested Saturday at
Springfield, Ill. He said habeas-corpus
proceedings had been instituted for the
release of National Executive Commit
teeman Reese, and he believed his free
dom would be secured in few days.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
mexico win reduce Taxe,.

City of Mexico, Dec. ga remark
able and most gratifying statement has
been sent to congress by Finance Min
lister Limantour and will be received
with interest by all foreign holders of
Mexicos bonds, for it shows the mar
velously improved position of the Mex
lean treasury, which is now able, so
ample are the revenues, to propose to
congress reduction OF the federal
taxes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
vii, Ask vo,kmer to Resign.

Huron. S. D., Dec. Sat a confer
ence of the populist state central COM
mittee of South Dakota it was agreed
to ask H. S. Volkmer, editor of the
Milbank Review and member Of the
populist national committee from
South Dakota, to resign, as his views
are not in accord with those of the
com naitfeemen
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Sum people are a1lene looking Tor
] the unseen, waiting for the never-to-
cum, prayin for the impossibull, hopin
for the never-to-be, and still wunder
wy life IL a failyure.
The man hoo worships the bare flag
after the principals are awl skwelcht
away, IL like the man hoo worships the
bare cross becaws it wunct crusht out
che life ov fifanthrofist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Mgr. chappelle Going to Manila.

San Francisco, CAL. Dec. 5.-Mgr.
Ghappelle, archbishop of New Orleans
and apostolic delegate to Cuba. Porto
Rico and the Philippines, arrived here
Sunday en- route to Manila, where he
goes to arrange church affairs to con-
form with the change of government
in the Philippines.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
All kinds of poultry are very fond Of
milk, whether sweet or sour.
Try Graln-e. Try Graln-o.

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package of GRAIN-O, the new food
drink that takes the place of coffee.
The children may drink it without in
jury as well as the adult. All who try
it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal
brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made
from pure grains, and the most delicate
stomach receives it without distress.
One-fourth the price of coffee. 15c.
and CSC. per package. Sold by all
;grocers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Fight Smallpox at Dixon

Dixon, ILL.,, Dec. 5.-Dr. ]. Nevins
Hyde pronounced the cases he exam
ined here mild types of smallpox. Sew
eral local physicians do not agree with
him. The city council met Sunday and
appointed committee of surgeons to
vaccinate the people and took other
measures to stop the disease.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Passenger Trains Colllde.

Bushnell. Neb.. Dec. 5.-The over
land limited from San Francisco, and
the transcontinental express, west
bound, on the Union Pacific, collided
here Sunday morning. Fourteen pas
sengers on the two trains were injured.
none of them seriously.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Webster Davis Goes to Africa.

Washington, Dec. 5.--Mr. Webster
Davis, assistant secretary of the in
terror, left here last night for trip to
South Africa. He will sail from New
York on Wednesday morning and be
away three months. He will spend a
portion of the time in the Transvaal
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
queen wilhelmlna Engaged,

Berlin, Dec. 5.-The betrothal of
Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands
to Prince William of Wied may be re-
garded as settled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

jutant-general for the home district,
and the foreign military attaches, to-
gether with the Connaught rangers.
the first battalion of the Royal Dublin
fusileers, and contingent of miscel-
laneous troops, in all more than 1000
men, arrived Sunday.
Cape Town, Nov. 30.-The Canadian
contingent of troops for service in
South Africa landed today and were
given an enthusiastic reception. They
were greeted with continuous cheers
and the heartiest welcome.
Cape Colony Beers Rebellious.
Cape Town, Dec. 5.-Serious news
comes from the northern sections of
Cape Colony. The whole border dis
trict between Colesburg and Burgers
dorp has declared for the Beers. In
Venterstad alone more than 1000 have
joined the rebellion. The farmers have
formed Communicating committee
and talk confidently of triumphant
march on Cape Town. Gen. Buffers
proclamation has been torn down and
trampled upon, and the loyalists are
hidden to hurry to Cape Town to pre-
pare coffee for the rebels.
Want to Join Jameson.
Durham, Nov. 2S.-A squadron OF the
Rhodesian horse has arrived here via
Beira. The troopers understand thai
DR.. Jameson, the leader Of the raid
into the Transvaal some years ago, is
at Ladysmith, and they are determined
to join him.
Not to Carry British Troops.
Berlin, Dec. 4.-The Hamburg
American line denies the report from
London that the British government i:
negotiating with it to transport troop
to South Africa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
MANY Prisoners Released.

Madrid, Dec. 5.-The Spanish consul
at Manila announces that 1876 Spanish
prisoners have been released by the
Filipinos.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

YeIow Fever Mt Colon.

Kingston, Jamaica, Dec. 5.-The med
ical department announces that the
British steamer Don, Capt. Doughty,
from Colon, will be detained in quaran-
tire owing to an outbreak of yellow
fever among the recently arrived drafts
of troops to the isth,nus from the in
90 No details eaI. be obtained I'M
Passengers lave been released.
z.r Sixteen Hours.
I2ela. Dec. 5.-After a
en- hours the city of
i OF the state OF
over of the Herman
forces.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

An eminent German physician warns
sdyspeptics against eating pastry OF
sweet dishes in the evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Thirty minutes is all the time re-
qaftred to dye with PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Lanes Fa mily Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In or
der to be healthy this is necessary.
Acts gently on the liver and kidneys.
Cures sick headache. Price % and soc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Tramps are welcomed in municipal
lodging house in Syracuse, N. Y, and
secure q supper, a bed, or both, and a
breakfast, on condition that they work
1t cleaning the streets for half day
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

A black walnut tree near Goshen,
Ind, recently sold for $1,000. A little
group of eighty trees brought $50, 900.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

The government in New Zealand
owns 1855 miles of railroad, and it
costs only ten cents to ride thirty miles,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
God-Send to me.-Wm b. Mcclellan, Chester
Florida, September II, 1885.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

A t-lnclsy penny was one of the
priced possessions of ST. Louis man.
He carried it until it wore {. hole in his
p cket, through which he lost ten
dollars
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

New Bombardo Coordination Reversible Parlor
Game Board Is games; biggest hit in years. Agents
wanted. WD.Csidwel eco. .l6l Superior-st. Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Kenp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. 60 to your druggist to-day
and get a sample bottle free. Sold in
25 and 50 Gent bottles. Go at once;
delays are dangerous
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Love is all right as an illusion, but
rs q fact matrimony is the real thing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Red skies in the evening precede fine
mOrrONpS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

The Emitting machine was invented
by Hooton ia l776.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
cAaehine Leads to Consumption.

Corn or wheat, if fed alone, produce.
fat and checks egg production.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
To Los Angeles and Southern California

The father of David Livingstone was
an operator in a cotton mill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
5000 Round Matching.


Cape Town, Nov. 2S.-A bicyclist
who left Mafeking on Nov. II arrived
at Upington today. He reports that
5000 Beers surrounded Mafeking on
Nov. IA. The town was then all right.
The damage caused by the lombard
ment was very slight, except to the
convent. The Boer trenches were 1000
yards from the town. They were using
rifles, but without effect.
Renewed Rumors of Jouberts Death.
London, Dec. 5.-Revivals of the re-
ports of Joubert's death are printed in
all the London papers without COM
ment, which is tantamount to dis
credit. The only sign of confirmation
is in the Times Pietermaritzburg story
to the effect that David and not Pet
is commandments of the forces
in Natal. Even this is remote, how
ever, as there was no mention of the
latter's death. When the next big bat
tie is fought in the vicinity of Lady
smith it is quite probable Pet will
arise from his mythical grave, like
Botha, to lead the Boer forces.
British Soldiers Arrive.
Z Cape Town, Nov. 2s.-The troopship
.Bayarian. from Queenstown.s Nov. 10,
51yor Hsfho mt ad-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

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Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
there were many peeresses IN the gal.

there were many peeresses In the gall
lery. 7SS
The MARQUIS Of CRANKY, in moving
the address Of the Peers in reply to
the Queens speech, said that the pres
cnt situation had been brought about
by the deliberate action of the Trans
wal and Orange Free State govern
ments. "
The Earl of Kimberley the Liberal
leader, said Parliament had been sum-
moned at a solemn moment when Brit
ons round themselves engaged in a
war which was, In some Of its aspects,
q civil war. Of course 1t was not civil
war precisely, but 1t was war In
which number OF British subjects, not
OF the English race, were deeply en-
gagged.
Whatever may be our opinions as tc
the past history of this melancholy
business" continued His Lordship, 1--WE
are as ready as the usual supporters of
the government to give our support to
Whatever measures may be necessary to
indicate the honor of the Empire and
to protect it's interests
MIR. CHAMBERLAIN CRITICISED
Lord Kimberley said the government
Couid not have sent any other reply
thnn they did sent to the extraordinary
ultimatum OF the Transvaal
There are some points in the nero
tiations, however, observed His Lord
ship, (which have not viewed with
satisfaction. The nego tlations have not
been conducted in a prudent and GER
tainly not in a successful manner. NV
own Interpretation Of the word sue.
rainty' Is that there are in the London
convention certain stipulations which
limit British sovereignty in the Trans
vaal and that, to the extent of these
limtta tlons, there is constructive suze-
rainty."
Lord Kimberley, in closing, criticized
the tone OF Mr.. Chamberlain's recent
speeches.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18

greet than when the Shamrock wore
slowly around and gave up the contest.
The Columbia went on, as she was
bound under the rules to do, but seve-
raj of the steam yachts went over
alongside the Erin as she left the line
to go to her wounded companion. Com
modorc Benedict was one of the first to
get alongside. and expressed his sin
cere regrets over the hard luck which
had befallen the challenger. Sir Thorn
as took all the expressions with the
Spirit In which they were meant, and
Philosophically replied that it was the
fortune of war. a large majority OF
the vessels OF the excursion fleet con-
t,nued over the course with the Column
bia, but the interest In the race was
gone. They saluted her with their
brazen threats at the outer marks. and
gathered Mt the finish to give her a
stentorian welcome. The Columbia
made fine race of 1t, pluckiIy holding
on TO her club topsail throughout and
setting her balloon jib In the final race
Tor home. Her time was little short OF
marvellous. She covered the course in
hours and 81 minutes; the beat ten
miles to windward in l hour 20 min
ntes IL seconds. the reach to the sec
ond mark in SO minutes and 50 seconds
and the last leg In hour minutes ana
80 seconds.
Virginian-pilot. (Norfolk, Va.) 1898-1911, 1899-10-18
HERO WEEDS.
LIEUT.. VICTOR BLUE TAKES (.
WILDE.

WIFE.
(By Telegraph to virClnian- Pilot.)
New York. Oct. 17.-Lieutenant Vic
tor Blue, of the U. S. battleship Mas
sachusetts, and Miss Ellen Foote
Stuart were married this evening at
o'clock in st. Peters p. e. Church, at
Morristown. n. J. The ceremony was
performed by Rev. DR.. Hubbard, rector
OF the church. The bride was escorted
TO the altar by her uncle, Captain
Cooper. The maid Of honor was Miss
Mariah Stuart, a younger sister, and
the following were the bridesmaids:
Mise; Elise Ladd. Miss Nellie Turnbull,
New York; Misses Gertrude and Alice
Vannam and Manic Bryce, Morristown.
Dr. Rupert Blue. OF the Marine Hos
pital Service. was the best man.
After the ceremony u reception was
held at Captain Cooper's home. Lieu
tenant and Mrs. Blue will spend their
honeymoon in the South. and upon
their return North will take up their
residence in Brooklyn.
Lieutenant Blue was second in COM
mand of the United States gunboat
Suwanee in June, 1898, when he was
selected to go ashore and ascertain for
q. certainty il Ccrvcra, with the Spanish
squadron, had entered Santiago harbor.
The Lieutenant tramped for 20 miles.
examined all Notifications and saw all
of Admiral Cervera's ships. He made
report at once to Admiral Sampson.
and handed Sampson a copy OF n San
tiago newspaper that contained the in
formation.