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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

daled feet Fatma, his better half, is
shorter by about an inch and half,
They were born of peasant parents in
village of central India, and were
brought to Germany by theatrical
manager, who has been travelling in
the orient in search of novelties for
the vaudeville stage.
Smaun has developed, under the
guidance Of his manager, into gym
mast Of no ordinary caliber, and is par
ticularly clever in performances on the
trapeze and with the so-called Roman
rings. Fatma is very light upon her
feet, and has made hit in native In
dian dances. What a diminutive cou-
pie they are is we'll shown by compar-
ing their height with that of a cham
payne bottle Of the quart size. When
the latter is placed upright by the side
Of Smaun the top of the cork is on
level with the middle of his cheek
bone, while at the same time 1t is al
most even with the crown of Fatmas
head.
Both dwarfs were born in 1879, and
In neighboring villages. At birth
Smaun weighed about twenty-three
ounces, Fatma almost the same. Fat
ma was barely seven inches in height
when born, Smaun probably an inch
or so taller After exhibiting through
the fall and winter in German and
Austrian cities these little wonders
from the far east are to visit Paris,
where they will be star attractions
while the exposition lasts; a year
hence they expect to be in America.
Tiny as Fatma is, she is not the
smallest person of whom we have
knowledge, although she is believed to
be the most diminutive one now liv-
ing Toward the end of the last CEN
fury a child was born to peasant
couple in northern Germany which
weighed less than nineteen ounces at
birth, and was at that time under
seven inches in height. An ordinary
wooden shoe was it's cradle; it lived
beyond its teens, and grew to the ire
mendous height of seventeen and one
half inches.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
DAY IN THE VATICAN GARDENS
A Souvenir Which tho Girl Has Had
Framed.

Framed.
During the stay of the Olympia in
the Mediterranean couple of st. Louis
girls happened to be in Rome. In their
party was also pretty Ohio girl, and
the three young Americans were quite
the rage with the Dewey men who
came to the Holy City, says the ST.
Louis Globe-Democrat. Quite as popu-
lar with them was the kind priest of
the Olympia, who, as one of the girls
expressed it, was las much UP for fun
as any of the gallant and handsome
officers whom they met. One day the
young ladies and their escorts went to
inspect the gardens of the Vatican. The
holy father is very fond of pink gera-
NUNS and there is in the garden an
immense parterre of every known va
riety of his favorite flower Naturally
the girls coveted just one tiny flower
of the many thousands, but everywhere
they turned there stood the tall Roman
guard, who would, no doubt, have
taken pleasure to thrust them into the
catacombs, OF wherever they thrust
those guilty Of the crime of stealing
in the Eternal City. IF l could only
have one of them" said the Ohio girl,
but the two st. Louis girls grew cold
at the suggestion and implored her to
keep still There is your shoe united
again!" exclaimed Father Reaney, who
was walking with the Buckeye, and
then in low aside, Cant you take
hint?" She could not only take a hint,
but the implied dare as well, and she
quickly stopped to the level of her
pretty foot, which she first placed as
close to the geraniums as possible.
What shall I do with it?' she asked
in an agonized stage whisper, while the
other girls and their escorts began an
enthusiastic conversation about Jeffer-
son barracks. LET me assist you,"
said the priest; and he also stopped
and the little sprig Of geranium was
instantly concealed under the edge Of
his coat The flower is now artistical-
ly framed, but the girls don't think any
more of it than of the passes signed
George Dewey" which the sailors and
the priest gave them as souvenirs of
that day in the Vatican gardens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Improving His Golf.

A man who had been arduously prac-
ticing golf, and who was making fair
progress, was very fond of playing
with women-especially in foursomes.
One day in starting on a round with
woman he said to his caddie, who
happened to be good player: NOV,
caddie, I want to improve my game
If you see me doing anything wrong
correct me, and give me any hints you
think necessary The caddie said he
woodland after two or three holes had
been played lin which the women had
not distinguished themselves) he
called his employer aside and whis-
pered: "Mr. A.. if Won want to imnrnue
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
HAD HIS REVENGE.
How Draughtsman Got Even with a
Former EMPLOYER.

How Draughtsman Got Even with
Former Employer.
Chicago News: A young Chicago man
who came to this country several years
ago unable to speak English was some
what dependent upon his own country
men at first. He was fair draughts-
man, and as he had made the acquaint-
ance OF an architect of his own ma
tionality he asked for work in that
line and was accepted as an assistant
for his supposed merit, without any
stipulated salary. The first job he did
was perspective in color of coun-
try home. He did it in three days and
saw his employer receive $50 therefor.
AT the end OF the first week he asked
the architect how much he thought his
services were worth. Il think 1 will
pay you 81 per week." was the re-
Spouse. -Four dollars week." said
the surprised artist. "I'll work on the
street first" Work on the street
then. You are not competent to earn
more in this country. You can't even
speak the language. You'll starve to
death" SO the young stranger worked
ION the street awhile, saved money. got
10 drawing pictures again, made the
acquaintance Of a young lady with
some money also. married her and de-
cided to build a house for himself. He
already owned lne lot on the south
side One Of the first things he did
was to hunt up his old employer. AS
he walked into the Office Of the archi-
tect that pleasant-mannered person
shouted: Hello! Come back for your
JOB, have you?" II have come to con-
suit you about planning my new resi-
deRce. That is. desire to find out
whether you are competent to design
"a gentleman's house, The architect
WAS surprised, but was anxious to get
business. 30 he changed his manner.
and became quite obsequious. He was
permitted to 60 ahead with the plans.
After week or so the young man as
cended to the Office again and found
complete set OF plans waiting for him.
ping them over contemptuously,
down. be snorted 4fl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

party and went downstairs to see how
the table looked just before the dinner
hour. The room was not properly
lighted, and she stood in the gloom.
Suddenly she heard pair Of pattering
feet coming downstairs and small
child in nightgown came in. 1t
climbed up a chair and took down the
topmost peach and departed. The
watcher stood wondering what to do,
when she heard the steps again. The
little one had returned and, placing
the peach back in its place, departed
once more, remarking: Sold again,
old devil!'"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Mrs. Creighton. in the course Of an ex-
cellent speech. said that one Of the
great faults Of the day was to allow
children to have their own way too
much, says the London Standard. The
speaker pointed out that it was fire.
quently laziness that made mother
give in; yet" added Mrs. Creighton,
1T we cannot save Cur children from
temptation we can at least make them
strong against it." and pointed her
moral by adorning itwith tale. Il
remember" she sal Clearing Of q
lady Who was slx - ainnsrl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
AN UNLUcKY PET.
What Came of Having a Big Lizart

What Came OF Having Big Lizard
on Board.
While coastlng in South African
waters, says Robert Cochrane, in
Strange Pets on Shipboard," had
q monitor lizard as pet, confined in
box. Fully five feet long from tip
to tail, he swelled and tapered in the
most perfect lines of beauty. Smooth,
though scaly, and inky black, tartaned
all over with transverse rows of bright
yellow spots, with eyes that glittered
like fire and teeth like quartz, with his
forked tongue continually flashing out
from his bright red mouth, he had a
wild, weird loneliness that was most
uncanny. Mephistopheles, as the cap
tain not inaptly called him. knew me
and took his cockroaches from my
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

to administer these as well as medi-
cine. 1t is very important that nurse
should never put her judgment in OPP
position to that of the attending physi-
courteous, but the life of the patient
is endangered thereby. The nurse is
out OF place as a critic in the sick
room, her duty being to be true to the
patient and the patients physician, dis
regarding all temptations from med
dlesome friends to be otherwise. A
nurse should be careful to enforce all
directions of the physician, even though
they seem unimportant. She should be
gentle and quiet of demeanor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
A Cos tly Garnet,

1t is stated that British firm has
just completed carpet which has cost
in manufacture more than f40O. 1t is
intended for some fortunate PERSONS
drawing room, and has been entirely
handwoven by women. Eighteen wom-
en-, closely sitting at the loom, took FIVE
months to make this splendid carpet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Tiny East Indians Who Are the Sensation of
the Hour in Berlin.

Smaun and Fatma, two tiny East
Indians, are the sensation of the hour
in one Of the leading music halls of
Berlin. They are undoubtedly the
smallest married couple in the world.
Smaun Is the taller of the two, stand
ing almost twenty inches in his san
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

those plans. You don't seem to be
competent to build an American gen
tleman's house." The tables were
completely turned. The architect at
last said: well, you have got even
with me at last. But you ought at
least to pay me something for my work
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

hand. although perfectly frantic when
any one else went near him. II a
piece of wood. however hard. were
dropped into his cage, 1t was instantly
torn in pieces. One day the steward,
pale with fear, entered the ward-room
and reported, "The lizard escaped, sir,
and yaf1ing (rending) the men," /
rushed on deck. The animal had torn
his cage into splinters and declared
war against all hands. Making for the
fore hatchway. he had seized man
~ fhe Jacket skirts, The man got out
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

the handle get wet, else they will sure
ly be discolored.
The house broom cannot have too
much care exercised in keeping it
clean. 1t is a fertile breeding place
for the germs of grip, scarlet fever and
other diseases.
To clean wall paper brush it in
straight lines with a broom over which
soft, clean cloth has first been fas-
tened; then wipe downwards lightly
with slices of stale bread.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
OUR COOKING SCHOOL
Beer Roll.

pSot ANOil'
Take l lb. beef steak Cor piece, OF
inferior heefl, la lb. lean ham or bacon,
"a lb. bread crumbs, little more than
half grated nutmeg. pepper and salt
to taste. Mince and mix we'll to-
gether, adding two beaten eggs; make
in the shape of sausage roll; tie
very tightly in a cloth, and boil for
three hours. Glaze and serve cold.
scrapple.
Boil any kind of meat until tender.
Then separate from bones and chop.
Sprinkle with pepper and sage IL de-
sired, and salt the liquor in which you
boil the meat. Put the chopped meat
back in the liquor, and while boil
ing stir in meal until of the con-
sistency of mush. Pour in milk crock.
and when cold slice and fry It is
very nice for breakfast.
Collared Fowl
Boil the fowl in sufficient water to
coyeLsit until the meat comes off the
,boY1es easily. The head and feet and
any other bones may be boiled with
it to improve the stock, also a large
onion stuck with or cloves and
bunch II herbs. Oil mould, place
round it slices of ham Or bacon cooked.
and three hard boiled eggs cut into
slices. fill the mould with the fowl cut
up in pieces after removed from the
bones. Have soaked in readiness OF.
of ieinglass, or gelatine in little water
for an hour. Add it to 1h pints OF the
stock, hot. with a little sauce, pepper,
salt to taste, and pour over the meat;
fill quite full, and when cold turn out
into dish. This is delicious dish
for breakfast or supper. Rabbit may
be done in the same way. and is en-
cellent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Church Uses Fireworks.

Fireworks are sent off before the
services at the Bahia cathedral (in Bra
ziD in order to attract the attention
Of the people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

on these plans" "All right, SIR" was
the cold-blooded response, "just take it
out Of that $50 you received for that
perspective drawing" And that was
all he ever received in payment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

your golf, dinna play wi wimmen." y
London Tit-Bits.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
FOR HOME AND WOMEN
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.

French Gown In Royal Blue Broadcloth
Flannel Dressing Gown-The Care
Of the Bedroom--Age and Marriage
Our Cooking School.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Points for Home-Made Nnrse.

A good nurse has both mental and
ph16ical strength we'll developed. and
is honest and faithful. Those
Ruld be handy and hence useful
kick room should know how
drinks and nourishment for
d riety, and above all how
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
The Way of tho World.

A youth would marry maiden,
For fair and fond was she;
But she was rich. and he was poor,
And so 1t might not be.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

Mrs. Creishton's Apt Story.
At the mass-meeting of women at
the great church congress in London
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

a youth would marry a maiden
For fair and fond was she;
But their sires disputed about the Mass,
And so it might not be.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
Locomptixa In Use.

One hundred and nine thousand loci
motives are at presept running in
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

a man who had worn a spur,
In ancient battle won,
Had sent it down with great renoWn
To goad his future son!
And so the cruel word was spoken;
And SO it was two hearts were broken.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

scum in "The Clubs Friend" and two
weeks later she appeared in the same
play at the Star theater, New York.
Probably Mrs. Hopper would never
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
A couple of wicked kings,

Ilfee llundrcu Years agOnc,
Had played at u royal game OF chess.
And the church had been a pawn!
And so the cruel word was spoken:
And SO 1t was two hearts We're broken.
j. G. Sake.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07
A lady never could wear

A gown that came of an Indian plant,
Instead of an Indian worm!
And SO the cruel word was spoken;
And SO it was two hearts were broken
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-07

youth would marry maiden,
For fair and fond was she:
But he was high. and she was low,
And SO it might not be.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28

Word comes to us through F. Fl.
Miner that our old friend, W. Thomp-
son, formerly of Alma City, is finely To-
Gated on the banks of the Blue Earth
river in Blue Earth county, possessing
farm whose natural resources and
natural location are not to be discount
ed by any other location in the country.
These natural advantages combined
with native energy is giving Mr..
Thompson much of the prosperity of
this world. Evidently his change from
the Alma City farm was fraught with
much profit A farm of $50 acres, we'll
improved, with great buildings, resi-
dence and barn, large flock of sheep,
herd of the finest cows, dairy, do
nestle in character, including cream
cry, spreading fields of grain which
greet the eyes in every direction, are
part, small part of the heritage.of Mr..
Thompson. We congratulate him :
GAINESVILLE Argus. Your correspondent
visited the creamery at Mr.. Thompson's
and was shown all the different parts
and workings The separator is run by
dog power also the churning done in
a like manner. The ready sale which
Mr. Thompson has for the butter
speaks plainly for the quality, he hav-
ing sold something like $4,000 worth
of butter within the last two months,
mostly home market, although as its
merits are becoming known there is
great demand for it in neighboring
towns.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28

The Normal school alumni association
will hold its annual meeting Aug. 10Th.
A business session will be held at 800
p M, and social at 500 p. m.
Joseph Walroff was discharged from
bankruptcy today. His liabilities were
about $4,000 with assets. He starts
even with the world again,
A deed was filed Monday, transferring
from VIM. M. Aldredge to P. j. Putrah
lots one, two, seven and eight, block
81, Garden City, for $3.50.
TomWard was locked up Monday eve
ming, andwas Tuesday morning charged
with disorderly conduct and sent to iail
for thirty days.
The Sunday school of st Johns Cath
olic church went to Lake Washington
Tuesday to hold a picnic at FIR.
Volk's grounds.
Lime township has rejected the bids
for stone culvert on the St. Peter bluff
road, and will probably ask for new
bids after harvest.
The Mankato Manufacturing Co. has
received an order for twelve engines
from the Creamery Package Mfg. Co.
The machinery dealers are all rushed
in order to keep the farmers supplied
for the harvest. 1t is their rush season.
Howard Diamond, of the grain in
spection department at Minneapolis,
has returned for week 8 vacation.
The Mankato Fruit Commission Co.
has moved into the A. G., Meyer build
ing and is getting settled there.
A porch is being constructed around
the front of the Methodist parsonage,
improving its appearance greatly.
Schiller lodge No. 1911 o., o. F. Mon
day donated 800 to the new Odd Eel
lows home at Mortified.
Henry Guth it happy over the arrival
this morning Of new Senator Wilkin-
son.
G, G. Spaulding. of Mapleton was a
guest at The Saulpaugh Monday night.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
Still rlore Counterfeiting.

The Secret Service has unearthed an
other band of counterfeiters and secured
a large quantity of bogus bills, which
are so cleverly executed that the aver
age person would never suspect them
of being spurious. Things of great
value are always selected by counter
feiters for imitation, notably the cele-
brated Hostetter's Stomach Bitters,
which has many imitators but no equals
for Indigestion. dyspepsia, constipation,
nervousness and general debility The
Bitters sets things right in the stomach,
and when the stomach is in good order
it makes good blood and plenty of it.
In this manner the Bitters get at the
seat of strength and vitality, and restore
yigor to the weak and debilitated. Be-
ware of counterfeits when buying
Mrs. Fred Gerlich and boyswent to
st. Clair today to remain over Sunday.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28

-
Officer Thilgen arrested VIM. Burke
on Front street last night at about ten
O'Clock. Burke was drunk and resisted
the officer so much that the latter was
obliged to use his billy, which he did
effectively. Burke pleaded guilty to
disorderly conduct when arraigned this
morning and in default of ten dollars
and costs went to Jail for twenty days.
The tDuke's addition fire company was
called out atthree o'clock this morning
to put out a fire in Fowler & Pay s wood
pile. Chemicals were used, as it is out
of the water limits The fire broke out
again at six; o'clock and the company
was again called out, Two or three
|rords of oak wood were burned 1t is
not known how the fire started,
L., A. Linder has received letter
from bis wife, written by herself, in
which she states that she is sitting up
and able tottake regular diet. She will
probably return to Mankato in week
or ten days. While it is unfortunate to
lose a hand Mrs. Under has escaped
much worse, as she would surely have
lost her life if, she had not received
heroic treatment very soon
The divorce suit of Title Wenner VS.
Peter Wenner was tried before Judge
Severance today. The plaintiff alleges
cruel and inhuman treatment, while
the defendant contests the action. G.
o. Daley is the plaintiffs attorney, and
b. L. Schmitt is attorney for the de.
PENDANT.
The new woman's cell has been COM
pleted and has been placed in the north.
west corner of the city hall. 1t is of
solid iron bars and little larger than
the mems cells, and is to be separated
from them by partition.
, Mr.. Geo H. Clark has received let
ter from Miss Carrie M. Robbins, sent
from Edinburgh, Scotland, in which
she states that her party. met Mr.. l..
Patterson and daughter in the art gal
lery in that city by accident.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
WANTS THE THIEF.

Sheriff Dunn Of Jackson county wants
information regarding the party who
took lady's SMALL gold, open face
watch, made in Sweden, with gold
chain; also an open face silver watch,
Elgin movement, heavy gold chain
and SIG in cash from a farm house in
that county. The sheriff says: Thief
is an Irishman, "a years old, smooth
face. feet inches high, weight about
145, black curley hair, dark coat and
vest, grey pants, new fine laced shoes, "
and goes by the name of James O'Con.
nor. He offers $40 for his arrest or re-
covery of property.
The Mankato free press. [volume] (Mankato, Blue Earth County, Minn.) 1879-1924, 1899-07-28
VERNON CENTER,

Vernon Center, July 27-Mrs. Smed-
ley, who has been visiting at the home
of VIM Thompson, left Tuesday after
moon for Alma City. From there she will
visit relatives in Grafton, n. d.
Thence she will return to her home in
Lyonsville, Pa
T V Hutchinson and son. of Blue
Earth City, called on Geo. Stoner last
Sunday. He is compositor on the
Faribault County Register. published
in that city.
Geo. Stoner started his threshing
machine Tuesday afternoon, thresh-
ing barley for VIM. Farmer.
Thomas Hanna, of Mapleton, visited
his friend, T. S. Hays, last Friday af-
tornoon.
Robt Hays Sundayed at Mankato
= and st. Peter
Mrs. NJ. D Fritz returned to- her
homein Mankato Monday, after spend
ing a week visiting at the home of E.
A. Cooper. -~. *. s-....,..:,
Ed. Cornish had quite a serious run
away Tuesday. afternoon: His team
became excited near the depot and ran
around block, overturning and de-
molishing the buggy,a fine $40 surrey.
Mr. Cornish was slightly injured but
not seriously
F. E Cooper went to Amhov Wednes-
day afternoon CT business
Dr. Thos T. Variants sister arrived
from Minneapolis Tuesday evening and
will visit her brother for few days.
Born-To Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Will
Der. Tuesday, a daughter
The Royal Neighbors entertained a
light house with songs and recitations
Saturday evening.