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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
j. A. HARRIS & BROS,
SEND ONE DOLLAR
tIgh Water Advertising Mark.

The New. York Herald Of April II printed an
EDITORIAL statement that on the previous day
Sunday. April 16) its paid advertising reached
echease Tbune that a
Using than the New York Herald but what is
believed to be the greatest amount ever printed
in single issue Of any ~ main edition Of
ty-two columns of advertising printed by the
New York Herald on that day In the special Sec
ton devoted to the interests Of Brooklyn and
New ss1say q thSps
passed that Of the Herald for the same day by
more than 10000 agate lines Of paid advertising.
Even allowing the Herald all 1t claims. tnclud-
s Ne erad d M asy
Of The Tribune - by more than 1000 lines in
the, actual amount Of paid advertising.
The exact figures are given as follows: The
sey supplements. n, 1923 agate lines Of advertise
S. 7so. The Chicago Triblne printed that
aksts a nfs Rsa as ssass
while those OF the New York Herald contain only
2S8 lines Of agate each.
For the four Sundays ending April Ia. the
number of columns Of advertisements in the New
York Herald. recording to Its own claims and
Including its B BE- and New Jersey SPECIAL
tuai paid adyertisements These. reduced to
sys the ssy S9Eh Hesd Il
%. 1888 more agate lines than in the New York
Herald. This excess was equal to eighty one
columns Of the size Of those OF the New York
!; Herald. Therefore the New York Herald printed
! an ayslaEe 81 70 e columns less each SUNDAY
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
prevented a tragedy.

Timely information given Mrs. George
Long, Of New Straitsville, o., prevented
dreadful tragedy and saved two lives.
frightful cough had long kept her
awake every night. She had tried many
remedies and doctors but steadily grew
worse until urged to try Dr. Kings New
Discovery. One bottle wholly cured
her, and she writes this marvellous med
icine also cured MIR. Long of severe
attack of Pneumonia. Such cures art
positive proof of the matchless merit O
this grand remedy for curing all throat
chest and lung troubles. Only soc ant
Sl.0O. Every bottle guaranteed. Tria
bottles free at l.. Van Werden's Drul
Store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
dard Of Coffee Excellence by which all Coffe
No. SO
Six Handkerchiefs.

Six Ladies' Pocket Handker-
chiefs. hemstitched, c0lored bord-
ers. size - xl3 inches. Sent post.
paid on receipt of 2 cent
postage stamp and 20 sig.
natures cut from wrappers Of
Afbuckles' Roasted Coffee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

/. From The Davenport Leader-The
Des Moines Leader has installed mon
ster press, capable of producing twenty.
four pages at time, such only as the
leading New York and Chicago papers
use. This serves to emphasize the fact
that The Leader has now become one of
the best papers, not only of Iowa, but
Of the United States. 1t is a justiiable
occasion for state pride to know that
an Iowa paper has achieved such dis.
tinction. From The Keokuk Gate City
The Des Moines Leader is certainly a
great newspaper. Its last Sunday
issue would have done credit to New
York or Chicago. From the Manning
Monitor-The Des Moines Leader,
edited by Strauss & Dawson, is the best
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
council proceedings.
Leon. Iowa. Dec

Leon, Iowa, Dec. IA, lS99.
Town Council met pursuant to ad-
journment at M. Woodlands office, the
Mayor in the chair.
Councilmen present: j. D. Brown,
j. A. Caster, H. j. Vogt, Ii. K. Layton,
J. N. Gates and j. Hoti'hines.
Minutes of Nov. read and approved,
also minutes of Dec Z.
The following claims were considered,
and allowed as follows, to-wit:
Buford Wilson, hauling coal, ........ $1,000
j. Hoffhines, barrel salt Fire Dept. %
H. j Nogt, sundry ltemg 3,25
w. A. Burnison, cleaning brick mill we'll 400
John Farnes, work On crossings. ......... Is
Calvin Adair, moving PRIV 200 allowed. 100
Bowsher & Biddison, sundries .... $50
r. S. Arnold, cash advanced 49,. .... -. 1910
L. A. Goodman, cash advanced. -. l.C0
Dali Zimmerman, labor....... ................ $50
j. w. Honnod labor. .......... $50
Farquhar Bros, numerous items. 1905
S. f. Benetiel, burying 10 dogs ....... ... $50
j. M. Caster. Water. III 90
O. E. Hull. printing ............ 1865
| Electric Appliance Co., merchandise. -. SO
Illinois Electric Co.. merchandise ...... 1.34
Ramsey s. Sikemerer Co., merchandise. 40
Chicago Fixture Co., merchandise ......... 81 81
| Helios Upon Company merchandise. ID 81
| Illinois Electric Co., merchandise ...... II go
| Standard Coal Co merchandise 80. II ~
Farquhar Bros. merchandise ... ......... 929
Electric Appliance Co. merchandise....... 5G5s
ALI Bgley labor. ........... l2
j. w. II onnold, labor $3.50. ....... II OF
| T.. M, Zimmerman, labor ............ :. ... II
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Volcanic Eruptlons.

Are grand, but Skin Eruptions rob
life of joy. Bucklen's Arnica Salve,
cures them, also Old, Running and
Fever Sores. Ulcers, Boils, Felons,
Corns, Cuts, Bruises, Burns, Scalds,
Chapped Hands, Chilblains. Best Pile
cure on Earth. Drives out Pains and
Aches. Only 25cts. a box. Cure guar
anteed.' Sold by l.. Van Werden, Drug
gist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
ADMIN1sTRATRIx's NOTICE.

Estate of z. E. Wadsworth, deceased.
Notice is hereby given to all persons inter
$780, the undersigned was appointed by the
clerk of the district court Of Decatur county,
Iowa, administrat rix Of the estate Of E. i.
persons indebted to said estate will make pay.
ment TO the undersigned, and those having
claims against the same will present them
ance,
dated De-. IS, 1893
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

Moved by j. n. Gates and seconded
by H. II. Layton, that warrant be
drawn for two hundred and fifty dollars
to pay Ii. Often, as one half purchas e
money of one acre of ground as describ-
ed in deed made by H. Often, e. NJ.
Axes and A. E. Ellis, to said town, and
also that warrant be drawn for two
hundred and fifty dollars to said Ellis
& Axes for balance of purchase price Of
said ground. Motion carried.
Moved and seconded that warrant
be drawn in favor of G. H. Brown
County Recorder, for rs cents for re
coruing said deed. Motion carried.
Ordinance No. - was taken up ant
read for the first time.
On motion the Council adjourned.
Attest
G. w. BECK, Recorder
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
PRICE 2 CTS.

the New York Central railroad.
The fleet consists Of eight hand
somely equipped side wheel and
propeller steamers. known as
the White Squadron Enroute
between Clayton and Alexandra
Bay they make stops at Round
Island. Grenell Island. Muir
ray Hill Park. Thousand Island
Park, Point Vivian and Edge
wood Park, at each Of which are
first class hotel accommodations.
Even the short trip in the
main channel from Clayton to
Alexandria Bay reveals beauties
of which the traveller has never
dreamed. Such a wealth OF
natural and artistic grandeur is
unveiled before him that he
naturally is inclined to think
that he has seen it all. This,
however, is a mistake made by
many who the same day con-
tinue their journey to Montreal
down the rapids or returning
to Clayton and taking the train
for other points. will afterward
speak of that enchanting region
which they enjoyed so much,
and yetreally never saw, for the
islands cannot be seen in part of
a day nor il a day.
In all there are about 1900
islands ranging in size from a
few feet i'll area to many miles
in extent. Beside the large
hotel on the island known as
Thousand Island Park, that
island alone contains $40 hand
some residences.
We reached Alexandria Bay
in time for the MONDAY luncheon
and at three o'clock started on
the New Island Wanderers"
famous fifty mile tour of the
islands.
To be continued.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
DIGS WELL AND FINDS GOLD.
Farmer Is Mining Rich
Ore Near His House Uncovered
by Accident.

Charles Darling, farmer living near
Webster, Mass, while digging well
near his house a. few days ago, uncov-
cred a bright layer of metal. He dug
up several quarts of it and sent it to
Worcester, where it was assayed as
gold worth S146. Mr.. Darling has con-
tinued work on his find without any
apparent diminution of the ore. The
news has spread all over the neighbor-
ing country and everybody within
radius of ten miles has commenced
prospecting.
Mr. Darling, if further investigation
develops presence of more gold than is
now in sight, will organize company
and begin mining on an extensive
scale.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
RETURNS AND DEMANDS FARM
Kansan Explains His Mysterious Dis
appearance Five Years Ago
In an Asylum.

Charles Biggers, who lived north OF
Independence, Kan, at the little town
of Fall River, disappeared about five
years ago, and nothing could be learned
of his wherea bouts, although diligent
search was made. He left his farm in
possession of another man, who has
been living on it since and claims it as
his own. Biggers has just returned and
demanded his farm. He says he was ad-
judged insane at Nevada, Mo-, and has
been in the asylum greater part OF the
time. He evidently was insane when he
disappeared, or was the victim of foul
play, which caused his insanity. He
remembers distinctly up to the time OF
his disappearance, but from then until
the present time his mind is blank.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19

the stars and stripes, VIII work united
Iv to show to the world that as far as
the recognition of a great public service
is concerned there is no such thlng as
factional or sectional feeling in the
United States. All Europe will watch
New York's greeting to Dewey, and to
that extent his homecoming is an
event of international Importance, one
that will teach lesson more far-reach-
ing than newspaper gibes or orator1cal
bombast.
1t is pleasant to turn from politics to
art, and still more pleasant to note that
the National Sculpture society, OF
which J. @. A. Ward is chairman, has
volunteered to design a triumphal
Dewey arch, to be erected at Madison
square, free of cost, although the pro-
fessional services of the artists engaged
in the work represent an equivalent OF
from $150,OOO to 100000.
The arch is to be supplemented by
line of columns, enriched with scuip-
lures. The arch itself is similar in gen
eral design to the great Roman memor-
ial arches, particularly the arch of
Titus. It's four great piers will have
bas-relief decorations, and at their
bases are to be large allegorieal groups,
personifying Patriotism, War. The Re-
turn and Peace. The finals of the COL
umns, on either side of the allegorical
groups mentioned, are to be portrait
figures, from eight to twelve feet high.
of famous American admirals and naval
officers. The committee of the Sculp-
ture society wrote to Secretary of the
Navy Long to suggest the names of
eight heroes who he thought would
most fttingly represent the navy. In
reply he suggested John Paul Jones,
representing the war of the revolution;
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
ERIE STARTS A LOW RATE.
Round Trip Between Chicago
and New York to be S1S As.

According to a New York paper
the Erie Railroad has an
nounced a rate of SIS. As for the
round trip between Chicago and
New York. Up to the present
there has been no round trip
between the two cities, the
standard one-way rate being
$50 The rate made by the Erie
is less than a single fare.
At the same time correspond
ing rates will be made from all
intermediate points to New
York. A rate of s15.35 for the
round trip between Cincinnati
and New York will be made, the
one-way rate being s1S. Between
Cleveland and New York a
round trip rate of s14 will be
made, against one-way rate
of s13.
The Erie will put these rates
into effect in the first four days
of September, the return oou-
pons being good at any time
that month. The rates are made
to meet the rates made between
Chicago and Philadelphia for
the annual encampment of the
G. A. R. The rate is sl645, but
it does not apply to New York,
the fare between Philadelphia
and New Y York being 81, a total
of S1S.45.
In order to meet this condition,
the Erie has determined to make
the open round-trip rate be-
tween Chicago and New York
of s1S.45. 1t also will meet the
G. A. R. rates. making a rate
of s16.45 to Philadelphia, by
way of Elmira.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19

derive quite as much expansion from
the gallant sailors homecoming as our
glorious country did from his capture
of the Philippine capital.
There will be warships here to greet
the Olympia and her noble crew, and
thousands of soldiers, of the toy
variety and of the real kind, will tramp
up Broadway and pass in review before
the guest of honor. President McKin-
ley may perchance come from Wash
ington to shake the hand that knocked
Admiral Montijo out in one round, and
governors by the score, from the east
and the west, and the north and the
south, surrounded by gaudily dressed
staffs, will vie with each other to tell
Dewey what the people of the land
think of him.
And they will tell him pleasant
things. They will tell him that he is
the central figure of the Spanish-Amer-
lean war; that his was the only victory
not tainted by MISUNDERSTANDING
jealousy; that his diplomacy was as
triumphant as his fighting. They will
tell him that in spite of sensational
newspaper correspondents, who would
make monkey of the lion, the people
have an abiding faith in his common
sense and his judgment of men and af--
fairs. And all this homage will not
turn his head, for Dewey is' a true
American who believes in the people
and who knows that charlatanism and
offensive jingoism are not American
and that yellow journalism does not
represent anything that is ennoblfng
or commendable in our national life.
There is considerable speculation in
certain circles as to what the admiral
will say in reply to Mayor Van Wyck's
address of welcome. whether he will
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19

the Philippine problem; and the admir-
ais reply will be equally guarded. The
reception will be public demonstra-
ton pure and simple, and politics will
not be discussed by either host or
guest.
1t is possible that some ill-mannered
individual may attempt to draw OUT
the admiral, but the effort will prove
futile, for Dewey is made of different
stuff than the unfortunate Capt. Cogh-
Ian who, under the influence of a rich
dinner, permitted his tongue to run
away with his judgment. Nothing will
occur to mar the harmony of the great
reception which is destined to go down
in history as the most magnificent pop
ular tribute which nation ever paid to
a hero. Saxon and Celt, Teuton and
Gaul. made one by their allegiance to
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19

Decatur, Hun, Perry and MacDonough,
representing the war of 1912, and Far
ragut, Porter and Cushing, represent
ing the civil war.
The spandrils over the main entrance,
on the north and south sides, are to have
bas-reliefs symbolizing the Atlantic
and Pacific oceans on one side and the
North and East rivers on the other,
thus" to quote from the committees
report, ''to emphasize New York's posi-
ton as the most important commercial
city of the country" The two keystones
of the arch are to be surmounted by
great American eagles, which will prob
ably be gilded.
Above the wings of the eagles shall, it
is suggested, be placed inscriptions, to
be chosen by the celebration commit
tee, in recognition of the services of
Admiral Dewey A novel feature of the
design is quadriga of sea horses, draw
ing a ship, surmounting the apex of
the arch. At the prov of this ship
stands figure, symbolizing Triumphal
Victory, with outstretched wings. This
is one of the most striking portions of
the entire structure.
The large surfaces above the minor
arches on the west and east sides of the
edifice are to be covered with designs
in high relief, the subjects of which
have not yet been definitely chosen, but
for which allegories of s"The Protection
of Our Country" and 'The Advance
ment of Civilization" are suggested.
AS for the large sculptured groups to be
placed at either end of the colonnade,
four in all, the committee suggests
some such subjects as 'tThe Army" and
''The Navy" for one end and ''The West
Indies and "The East Indies" for the
other.
A suggestion has been made that ar
rangements should be perfected with
one of the gas companies to have the
columns of the colonnade topped with
fambeau lights, and similar lights af-
fixed to the corners of the cornice of the
arch, while the arch itself should be il
Illuminated with electric lights.
The arch is to be built of the same
material as that used in the gorgeous
decoration of the Chicago exposition,
which, as experience has proved, is
capable of withstanding the elements
for at least year. The actual erection
of the arch will occupy a month, this
time of course not including the work
on the bas-reliefs and groups, which is
already begun
No feature of the Dewey celebration,
1t is safe to say, will leave more lasting
impression than this great work of
American art, and none will be priced
more highly by the admiral who, since
childhood, has been admirer of beauti-
ful things.
WILLIAM WALTER WELLS
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
WHEN DEWEY COMES.
Great Preparations Now Being Made
by New York City.
The AdmiraPs Reception Will Sur
pass in Grandeur Anything in
American History-Great
TriumphaI Arch.
Especial New York Letter.]


OVEW YORK is going to outdo it
NNV self in welcoming Admiral
u V Dewey upon his return to his
native land. In a way New York, I adj
NIT, is a slow town, but when once it's
people resolve to do thing they do it
right.
Dewey has been long time coming.
He has given Mayor Van Wyck and the
festival committee enough time to pre-
pare for big display; and the gentle
men in charge of the celebration have
taken advantage of the delay.
To mention even the prominent fea-
lures of the public reception, which is
to begin on or about September 2, would
be quite task. If Admiral Dewey
participates in but third of the cere-
monies, dinners and banquets prepared
for him, and survives the ordeal, his
achievements at Manila will pale into
insignifcance. Of course, Admiral
Dewey will not attempt to partake of
all the hospitality offered him, but the
mere possibility of his being here and
there will attract hundreds of thou
sands of strangers.
Every great public event, don't you
know, has business side. Big crowds
mean big sales of merchandise, fat in
comes for merchants, restaurateurs
and saloonkeepers. Local pride has
no doubt something to do with the lib
erality displayed by the business COM
munity in connection with the Dewey
celebration, but se1f-interest, to para
phrase Count Boni de Castallane, is
'tmore than 80 per cent" Dewey will
be duly honored, but the bank accounts
of the shop keepers and rumselers will
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19

declare himself for or against the an
nexation of the Philippines or say
anything of his relations with the Ger
man admiral in. Manila bay. All such
speculations are ridiculous. Mayor
Van Wyck will greet Dewey as the vic
tor of Manila, as the annihilator of the
Spanish fleet in the Pacific, as shin
ing example of American bravery and
tact. lie will. of this I am certain. re-
fer in no way TO the political ASPECT Of
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
Mexican SOAP FACTORY.

A soap factory at Acapulco, Mexico,
has an output of 100000 pounds a
month, and finds it difficult to supply
the demand. Toilet soap is in large
quantities imported from France, and
retails at 50 a pound. Laundry soap
sells for 16 cents a pound at retail, and
$50 a cargo of 500 pounds.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
Big wheat Acreage.

The territory of Oklahoma has an
acreage in wheat equal to two-thirds
of the area planted to that crop in the
United Kingdom of Great Britain, and
some time will have a greater wheat
area than all Of England has.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
A Weeks Outing on the St.
Lawrence River.


Of the many beautiful places
and sections of this country
which we have been able to
visit none can equal in delight
fulness,-in beauty Of earth.
and water and sky,-the world
famous Thousand Island region
of the ST. Lawrence river.
The Improvements ia the facll-
titles for reaching this charming
summer resort are adding large
ly to its popularity Without
the aid of the railroads. and
steamboats, and-last but not
least-the newspapers, this gem
of summer resorts would be but
comparatively little known.
The American who goes
abroad for delights of climate
or scenery without having first
Travelled in his own country is
not deserving of a very elevated
position in the estimation of his
fellow countrymen. During the
past ten years the writer has
travelled from five to six thousand
miles each year about the United
States and knows whereof he
writes.)
We left New York at 80 p.
m., in one of the Central Hud-
sons luxurious limited trains,
and early the next morning
having enjoyed a good nights
rest-awake to find ourselves on
the shore of the St. Lawrence
river at Clayton. Transferring
from the train to the Folger
Company's beautiful river
steamer "St. Lawrence F" we
were soon on our way to Alex
andria Bay, breakfast being
served on the steamer.
The Thousand Island region,
like a good dinner, must be seen
and enjoyed to be appreciated.
No pen can do justice to the
beauty there lavishly bestowed
by natures handiwork. The
reader or prospective visitor
should bear in mind that it is
impossible to see this famous
scenery to advantage without
remaining two or three days at
one of the numerous resorts sit
uated between Clayton and
Alexandria Bay.
One of the first persons we
met at Clayton was Mr. Paul
Vernon of the well known Yer
non Brothers paper warehouse
in Reade street, New York, who
greeted us with a hearty hand
Shake. Paul" +" is a popular
''hail fellow, well met" young
man, who like the writer, has
travelled extensively and knows
how and where to enjoy him
self. He had been up visiting
the camp of the American Canoe
Association and was on his way
to accept an invitation to dinner
at Round Island, where we
parted with him.
Before gong on board the
steamer which was to take US
from G ayton to Alexandria Bay
we called at the office of Mr.. II.
S. Folger, manager of the
Thousand Island and st. Law
renee River Steamboat COM
pany. Mr.. Folger happened to
be out of town but we were cor
daily received by his represen-
tative who courteously furnished
all desired information, and thus
we started right--essential when
on pleasure bent as well as in
business-on the enjoyments
which were to be ours for the
next few days.
Clayton, the gateway to the
Thousand Island region, is a
town upon the American side of
the ST. Lawrence river about
twelve miles below the foot of
Lake Ontario. and is the prin-
cipal starting point for the many
inhabited islands of the region
which are reached by the Folger
system of steamboats, which run
in connection with trains of the
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
Education in India.

British India now has l40 colleges
and 1900 students. Ony one male in
ten and one female in 160 are able to
read.
Passaic City record., 1899-08-19
Good Country to Live In.

In Norway the average length OF hfe'
is greater than in any other country on
the globe.
New Ulm review. (New Ulm, Brown County, Minn.) 1892-1961, 1899-04-26
cHAPTER 1e2-II = No q &, Oh "a.

AN ACT to provide for the fiIling OF va
lie libraries. ~ - 8 ).
IS State Of Minnesota: - 80 -
Section l.. Whenever vacancy shall
occur or exist In the board of direcfn,.a
trustees, or other official managers Of sny
library In this state maintained wholly OF
IN part by public funds, where the MEM
bers OF said boards are elected by vote
OF the people, the same may be filled by
g majority vote OF the remaining mem