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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

not quarrelsome family. On the
contrary, they INDUCED in good deal
Of horse play and laughter. The con-
sequence was that passers-by heard
riotous outlaws proceeding from the
fleming house, and remarked disap-
provingly that some folks didn't worry
il they did go hungry. Lewis downward
droop Of the corners of his eyes. his
pensive expression, and air OF settled
sadness as he walked down che road
were a great argument for him. His
role met with the approval of his
neighbors and they were entirely TAX
en- in by the perfection of his acting.
They never dreamed that the loudest
of the laughter that proceeded from
the walls of the cluttered house belong
ed to the man whom they imagined to
be wrapt in sorrow.
Now the whole truth of the matter
was that Lew was an astute creature,
and it occurred to him that he would
have to make some strenuous effort
or he would lose his reputation for in
dustry. This effort he did not wish to
be commonplace. Lew was not COM
monplace. He was histrionic-though
he didn't know the word. perhaps. But
he confessed that he liked to have
folks talking about him. He knew he
enjoyed the pity and the kindly fattery
that the neighbors bestowed upon him.
Wandering over strip of barrens
that lay to the south. Lew had fire.
quently stopped to talk with Jacob and
Liza Inglehart. They were brother
and sister, and were little dark, silent
creatures, shy and hardworking. who
were making good farm in the midst
of the charred pine trunks. Without
funds they were forging livelihood
for themselves from ground that other
men considered to be mere waste. They
worked like pillow horses early and late
and they went nowhere. spent nc
money except for necessaries, and
spoke to few.
Lew saw his chance for dramatic
and prudential stroke. He made violent
love to the amazed Liza, won her con-
sent to marriage. and was installed in
the forbidding shack occupie. by the
Ingleharts.
What dark. wretched little thing
Liza is" all of Lewis sisters made
plant, as they sat around, handsome
and disheve'ed in their rags But Liza
wore no rags. She made herself gay
little calico frocks, in which she look
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
and they assiduously hired them-even
against their will.

and they assiduously hired them-even
against their will.
Lew. fleming alone escaped the stig-
ma Of confirmed laziness. But this was
not because Lew did anything. Not
at all. He did less than the rest.
But he was possessed of only one arm,
having lost the other in thrashing
machine. The fact that he lost 1t in
that manner was great triumph for
the Jennings, as family Of deserters
would feel itself vindicated by victim
of the battle s'ont, so the lazy Fen
nings plumed themselves upon this dis
aster, incurred in the days work. Nay,
more. they secretly regarded it as a
sort of warning. They opined that 1t
was indeed a duh man who failed to
recognize the penalties attached to in
dustry.
The Jennings, as has been said, were
all Of good stature, but Lew was larger
than the average, and when he leaned
against fence rail, or sQuatted upon
the ground. watching other men at
their toll, his face wore a melancholy
expression.
I'D like to help you out If could,
Bixby." he would say to one of his
prosperous neighbors. Nothing would
give me more pleasure than to help you
in with them potatoes"
II know it. Lew" Farmer Bixby
would reply. feelingly. Il know Just
how you feel. and l sympathize with
you.'
Not infrequently Lew took a Job. of
hoeing potatoes. or raking up leaves.
or pruning trees. or pulling weeds. For
some Of these tasks only one hand
would have been employed even by a
man with the full equipment, but this
was forgotten by Lewis sympathizers.
They saw only the pathos of mis- con-
ditfon.
There goes man that would have
made something of himself" the farm
ers would say nights as Lew left them
to trudge down the sandy road to his
home. III only he could have had a
fair show"
At home the great bare living-room
was thronged with smoking men. Pa
Fenning smoked where he lay in bed,
and all his stalwart SONS smoked; and
80 es,m They were
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

La Porte, Texas. is now attracting
the attention of the business men of
the United States and during 1900
great interest will be manifested in it.
Owing to an advantageous natural To-
cation it is destined to enjoy a growth
in commercial manufacturing and
shipping interests which millions of
dollars in advertising and years of en-
ergeiic promotion could not give it
were it not so favored by nature Men
of affairs with large experience in the
upbuilding of cities are predicting a
future for La Porte which If but half
realized will make it the greatest sea-
port on the Gulf of Mexico and indeed
one OF the principal seaports of the
United States as we'll as a city of great
importance in the manufacturing, rail-
road and commercial world. 1t is ct
the head of Galveston Bay in the cele-
brated coast country of Texas and has
summer and winter climate which
makes 1t resort for travellers the year
round. The farming land surrounding
1t is as fine as any in the United
States.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
THE JENNINGS.

There were ten Of the Jennings
counting pa and ma. Pa, unhappily,
was bedridden, and the nature of his
complaint can be best described as a
chronic disinclinahon to getting up
Some hours were too early, and then
again some hours were too late. 1t
simplif1ed matters to lie still and let
the sun attend to its own business. 1t
knew how to get up and to go down
without any concern on the part of
Pa fleming.
Ma Fenning kept more abreast with
the times-knewwh when to get break
fast, could approximate the dinner
hour, and knew at what season of the
year it was best to set hens. Her five
sons and three daughters had grown
up around her-an inadvertence on
their parts which necessitated the bak-
Ing of sixteen loaves at time in
stead OF ten, which was the require
ment when they were younger. Where
the Jennings got the -four for the
baking was a mystery the neighbor-
hood over, for when it came to common
toll the Jennings assumed the airs of
privileged class. If the times were
hurried it was no fault of theirs. 1t
the labor market was overstocked they
were not to blame. A medieval peace
rested upon their spirits.
They argued that it was not worth
while to raise fruit, because that didn't
pay. and the country was poor for
wheat and not good for corn. Vege-
tables were we'll enough for garden
sauce" for the family, but not worth
carting to market. So agriculture was
looked at askance by them. as for
the trades. VINO does not know that
the ranks are full? The professions
but the Jennings knew nothing about
the professions.
Physically they were all well devel-
oped. and though they moved slowly
they gave the impression of remarka.
BILE strength. Sometimes they had Civ.
en- evidences OF this strength in wrest.
ling bouts at county fairs; and now
and then on wager at barn movings
or something of that sort.
The Jennings hired out reluctantly
to do small jobs about the neighbor.
hood, and their laziness was by.
word. But the neighbors disliked the
idea Of having any one starve to death
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

The season approaches when ones
thoughts turn toward place where
the inconvenience of a Northern win
ter may be escaped. No section of this
country offers such ideal spots as the
Gulf Coast on the line of the Louisville
& Nashville Railroad between Mobile
and New Orleans. 1t possesses a mild
climate, pure air, even temperature
and facilities for hunting and fishing
enjoyed by no other section. Accom-
modatinls for visitors are first-class,
and CT be secured at moderate prices.
The n. r. R. is the only line by
WI be reached in through
prthern cities. Through
to all points IN Florida
re also perfect. Write
to GEO. 3. HoRNER, %.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

To California in Pullman Tourist Sleep
ing Cars.
Via the Chicago Great Western to Kan
sas Cit, and the Santa Fe route to Los
Angeles and Southern California. The
true winter route, avoiding cold
weather and snow blockades. Com
mencing Monday, October 23d, and on
every Monday following, one of these
new Pullman Tourist Sleeping Cars
will leave Des Moines Zen 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 acd
companies the train to it's destination.
The cars are well equipped for long
journey and are as comfortable as the
Pullman Sleepers, while the price is
only Sc for a double berth, (or $3.50
from stations south of Waterloo), less
than half the price in the Standard
Sleepers. For full information inquire
of any Chicago Great Western Agent,
or address +. III. Lord, General Passen-
ger and Ticket Agent, lib Adams ST.,
ChicapO
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
TO BRING HOME NAMES DEAD.
Removal of the Bodies from Colon
Cemetery Has Begun.

Cemetery Has Begun.
Havana, Dec. 19.-The United States
battle ship Texas, Capt. Sigsbee COM
handing, has arrived here, and Capt.
Greene, commandant of the naval sta
ton, has conferred with Capt Sigsbee
with regard to the removal from Colon
cemetery of the bodies of the victims
of the Maine disaster. The present
intention is to remove the remains
with as little ceremony as possible.
The work of disinterment began this
morning. Each coffin will be inclosed
in metal casket and be surrounded
by disinfecting compound. The
caskets will be removed during the
night to the naval wharf, where they
will be under guard until all is ready
for removal to the battleship, which,
it is expected, will take place Wednes-
day night or Thursday at daybreak
The Texas will then leave at once.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
HE FOLLOWED HER AROUND.

ed uglier than in more somber gar
ments. She shaved and did not mind
the Shaving. And Lew followed her
about with a hoe In his hand and look
ed loving and melancholy.
The comedy ended merrily. The Fen
nings at the parental home continued
to lose caste. Their laziness became q
byword and scoffing. and at last they
were suspected of assimulating the
chickens from their neighbours yards.
But as they continued to laugh as loud
as ever, 1t must be inferred that they
did not suffer the pangs of remorse.
But down at the Inglehart farm in
the barrens all went WE'LL Lew had
taste and he made suggestions, and the
two little earth worms, dark and dour.
his wife and her brother. followed
these suggestions faithfully. He was
a sort of necromancer whom they. evil
worms of the soil, were under obliga-
tions to obey. Paint appeared upon
the shack, vines clamored up it's sides,
curtains draped the windows. Lew,
who could drive magnifcently with one
hand, swelled into town on green
wagon. drawn by two big roans-which
belonged to Jacob Ing1ehart. The bank
account was kept in Lewis name. Lew
Joined the church. and sat well up in
front. holding his head high. Jacob
and Liza dropped shyly beside him,
apologize and work-worn. But Lew
never ceased to look melancholy.
He was still pitied as he walkd
about the fields at his, wife's heels.
holding his hoe in his hand.
Lew Fenning has executive abil-
ity." decided the neighbors, seeing how
he prospered. Hes brought himself
and the Ingleharts right up in the
world. Just think what he might have
made of himself IL he'd only had fair
chance!"
But Pa Fenning and all the brothers
Fenning roared with great roars of
laughter.
Lew knew what he was about when
he lost his arm" they would say It
was perennial joke, Of which they
never tired. What il Lew had had
two hands! He'd have been of no
more account than the rest Of rs.
Now-why. now. they talk of runnia,
him for pathmasteit'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
IN MEMORY OF JOHN $. wooLsoN.
by S. II. NJ. Byers.

What-d eady and the cour.liest man of all,
The knight with his ermor on;
The gentle It soIl if in nut or hall
The prince of all kindness gomez
brought theJ him on his shield, a,
last,
4 battle but half begun.
The light gone ont that had burned 80 fast
And the day of his work not done?
Ies-into the room where the lilies stand
And there wne e the molrner goe,
Ave. nim they brought of the lrol hand
And him of the heart of rose.
Dead de I'd" they said, and they gazeG
the while
With eyes that were growing dim;
Yet. standing the ethey colld d lmost smile
For they knew it was well with him.
o. thanks for life that ha not a stain,
For the chiVdlrolS so ii II Nv gone:
o! harkl . hear, like a sweet refraiu
Is the voice not sounding on:
o! never a sun like his went out
Or .ded behind one hill
But tae lingering sky ION all about
With the JOY of it, radiance st H.!
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Lieut.. Brumby IA Dead.

Washington, Dec. 19.-Lieut. Thomas
M. Brumby, Admiral Dewey's flag lieu
tenant while the admiral was in COM
mand OF the Asiatic station, died of
typhoid fever at 5:45 o'clock Sunday
afternoon at the Garfield hospital here.
Lieut.. Brumby's death had been ex-
pected for some days. The arduous
character of the duty he performed in
the Philippines and his inability to
stand the climate weakened his con-
stitution, and he had been in poor
health since his return to =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Winter Tours.

Should you desire information re-
garding California, Arizona, Texas or
Mexico, and the long limit, low rate
round-trip tickets, sold to principal
points, the various routes via which
the tickets can be purchased, or re-
garding one way first and second class
rates, through sleeping car lines,
first-class and tourist. call upon or ad-
dress w. G. N~imyer, Genl Western
Agent, Southern Pacific Co., 23S
Clark ST., Chicago; w. H. Conner,
Coml Agent, Chamber Commerce
Bldg, Cincinnati, Ohio, or w. ]. Berg,
TRAY. Pass. Agt.. 220 Ellicott So, Buf-
falo, N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

The B. C o. r. R. has Just placed
an order for 43,5O0 tons of IS pound
steel rail for delivery in 1900. The
contract price is about SO per ton or
81 per cent more than the Receivers
paid for rail during the time they had
charge of the property OF the total
amount just ordered the B. &, o. proper
VAL get 10000 tons, the B. & o. S. w.
l2,s00, the Pittsburg and Western
1000, and the Cleveland Terminal and
Valley 1000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
opip,ons of New York 1rlshmen.

New York, Dec. 19.-The United
Irish-American societies met Sunday
night and adopted resolutions in which
Great Britain was denounced as the
hereditary enemy of representative
government: that her war is one Of
lust for territory and utterly without
justification; that the Beers deserve
and merit the support of all free men,
and particularly all Americans"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
There Is a Class of peon,e

Who are injured by the use of coffee
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRAINO, made of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The
most delicate stomach receives it with
out distress, and but few can tell it
from coffee. 1t does not cost over one
fourth as much. Children may drink
it with great benefit. Is cents and 25
cents per package. Try it. Ask for
GRAIN-O,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
San Antonio, Texa:

Even in the most peaceful years the
armies of the civilized nations of the
world comprise 100000 soldiers. To
feed, equip and pay these men the sum
of s2.5oo,ooo day is required, sand it
all comes out of the pockets of the tax
paYerS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
THE CHRISTMAS ISSUE

OF the Lake Shore Book of Trains is
som ti-.ng entirely out OF the ordinary
IN the way o. railroad literature and
will be of interest to all. Copy will be
sent to any address on receipt of 2-cent
stamp.-F. M. Byron, G. w. a., Chi
cago; a. ]. Smith, G. P. A., Cleye-
land.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

Several members of the Scottish
Reserve, before leaving for the Cape,
We're entertained at a farewell supper
by their fellow workers in Dundee.
"Now boys, s. said the chairman, after
an appropriate speech, treat what is
on The table as you would the Beers. y
AS the feast ended one of the rcservists
was observed slowing away bottle of
whisky in his pocket. "What's that
ye're daein,' Tam?" shouted the chair
man, good-humored!y. oh replied
Tam, I'm only obeyin' orders. We
telt us to treat the supper as we would
the Beers, and. We ken, what we dinna
kill we talk prisoners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

To Los Angeles and Southern California;
Every Friday night, at 1926 p. M,
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 Il 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 5000 from Chicago to Cali
fornia. Ask the nearest ticket agent
for tourist car folder, or address
Geo. H. Heafford. General Pass. and
Ticket Agent, Chicago. III.
Where God gives much in the way of
favor and opportunity he expects much.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Subsidiary Railway Loans.

Berlin, Dec. 19.-The province of
Brandenburg will issue loan of
100000 marks for the construction
of subsidiary railways, and the city of
Berlin will build an extensive system
of underground railways.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Clean Texas Lands.

The San Antonio and Arkansas Pass
Railway covers central and south
Texas. Good lands, reasonable prices,
mud and hcalthful climate. Address
Z. j. MARTIN, Gen1 Pass. Agt.,
San Antonio Teyac
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

indianapolis, Dec. 19.-The bicycle
trust has begun the work of moving
the bicycle machinery from the In
diana bicycle plant in this city to To-
ronto, where the trust has established
a bicycle plant to control the market
in Canada
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
storm sweeps s1ozambiou,

Mozambique, Portuguese East AT.
RIGA, Dec. 19.-The island was swept
Sunday by terrific cyclone, which did
immense damage, destroying many
houses in Mozambique.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough
at once. Go to your druggist to-day
and get sample bottle free. Sold in
% and 50 cent bottles. Co at once;
delays are dangerous.
Hannibal is Carthaginian, meaning
the Grace of the Lord Baal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
One of Fashlon,s Fril,s.

81 hear they are trimming the bot
tom of skirts with fur
YES. That is another fashionable
fur- below
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

II You Use Plug Tobacco
You should real the star Plug Tobacco
advertisement in this paper. They make
The most attractive offer ever made for the
return of their Tin TAGS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

HOW'0 ThIH7
: We offer One Hundred Dollars reward for any
Z case OF Catarrh that cannot BIO cured by Halls
CStarrh Cure.
F. j. CHENEY CO., Props, Toleco. O.
We. the undersigned, have known L. J.
Cheney for the last IS years and believe him
! and financially able to carry out any obliga-
tions made by their firm.
lso.; Waiding, Kinnan & Marvin. wholesale
Druggists. Toledo, Ohio.
Hail Catarrh Cure is taken internally, act
]. ing directly upon the blood and mucous surfaces
e Of the system. Testimonials sent free Price
I &c per bottle. Sold by all druggists.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
A Boston Man Pleased.

In conversation with some friends. a
prominent Boston man told of his suf-
ferings from rheumatism and nervous
ness, and one of his friends gave him
some advice. which will be mentioned
later, and which has proven to be of
incalculable value.
To successfully act on the advice. it
was necessary to make a trip of over
1000 miles, but he undertook it, and
now thanks his friend for the advice.
as he finds himself fully relieved of his
old trouble and has returned to his
home feeling able to cope with his
business demands, a new man.
The advice given was to go to Hot
Springs, South Dakota, and there take
the baths and enjoy the finest climate
of any health resort in America
If this man was satisfied after making
long trip, those residing within a
few hundred miles and similarly atfiict-
ed can certainly afford to try it, or
rather can't afford to neglect to try it.
Ask any agent of the North Western
line for full particulars, or write
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

THE GRIP CURE THAT DOES CURE.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets removes
: the cause that produces La Grippe. 4. W..
Groves Signature is on each box 25c
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

There is wealth in contentment;
power in patience and JOY in being
grateful,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

Mrs. Byron Afford, of Eldred. Pa,
owns and operates a nitro-glycerine
and dynamite factory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

Daily Paper for 81 Year.
* Tho Iowa legislature meets this winter. congress
viii deal with many problen,s, and wars in Africa
and the Philippines will lead to great results The
Des Moines Daily News will tell you ali about
5these events and all other news of Iowa and the
, yorld. Including telegrsPhic markets. subscrip-
three months, SO cents cash in advance Address
Tho News, Des Moines Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with us since 1855. Z.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

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 IS and soc.
Mistake-What people with loud
mouths never make.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
When camel wants water it means
continually. 1t is pitiful at night in
the desert to hear the ceaseless moan
ing of thirsty camels.
Yacclnate Your Hogs,

Reliable men wanted to vaccinate swine
with DR.. Gillett's Hog Cholera Serum; !. ber-
al offer to field operators; inclose stamp for
particulars. w j. Gillett. M D.. Parsons, Kes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

There can be no failure in anything
that is undertaken in the name of the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

Vaccination caused severe infiam-
nation of the arm of Annie Acllels, of
Brewsters, N. Y. A few days later
lock jaw resulted, and the child died.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

When the cup of sin is put to the
lips, a serpent that stings is always
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
General Passenger Agent,
F. E. & Nj. V. r. R.. Omaha, Neb.

A full-bloodea Indian lunatic has
never existed. Lunacy among the In
dians Was never known until they
be"an to mix with the whites.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

There is nothing good in man but
his young feelings and his old
thoughts.