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Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24
From Riches TO a Psup.r,. Lot.

The body of Sanford r. Collins, who
died at the Adams, Mass, town farm, was
sent Saturday to Enfield, Conn, his form
er home, for interment. At one time Col
Inns was very wealthy, and his check was
good for $250,000 to 100000. During
his days of wealth he did much for the
town of Enfield, and the handsome little
Congregational church from which his flu
neral took place was erected at his own ex-
pense. He went TO Adams about 20 years
ago, and at that time the disease which
caused his death, and which is known as
insane paralysis, had just become notice
able in him. His money was lost from
time to time in unfortunate speculation.
and during several years prior to his death
he was town charge. After being en-
gagged in the manufacturing business in
Enfield, he was compelled to enter the
mills of Adams, where, with other labor
ers, he was enabled to earn his living. But
even this was denied him about ten years
ago, and he remained at the home of Louis
Labeau of Maple Grove, near Adams. his
expenses being paid by the town. He con-
tlnued to grow weaker and last fall was
taken TO the town farm.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24

think l could have forgiven Uncle
Henry for his attitude in this matter
but for my disapproval of his treatment
of his son Leonard. This young man
was in love with our very distant cous-
in, Daisy Vale, who at one time had
been supposed to have a first rate
chance to inherit Uncle Billy's money.
Her prospects changed, however, and
Uncle Henry came to believe that the
fortune would really go to Mildred Ian
caster, an orphan whom Uncle Billy
had taken under his protection because
of friendship for her father.
Believing that she was to be the heir
ess, Uncle Henry forced his son to pay
court to her. Leonard was a good fell
low, but overburdened by the virtue of
obedience. He tried to follow his ia
theirs behest as we'll as sore heart
would let him, and this 80 angered
Daisy that she threw him over alto
gether, even before there was any real
cause for it.
Strangely enough, she laid the blame
for the trouble upon Aunt Harriet,
Henry's maiden sister, who kept house
for him. The two would scarcely speak,
and as they lived under the same roof
the situation was very painful
Harriet believed that Mildred was at
the bottom of the whole difficulty.
THAT girl thinks Leonard is going to
get the money" said Aunt Harriet,
land she has set her cap for him. "
l could not believe it, for Mildred
was the sweetest creature ever sent
upon the earth to bless it by, her pres
ence had been-indeed then was
very much in love with her, but she
had become cold to me, though once,
think, she had really cared for me. 1t
was the money that had spoiled all
Mildred knew of my quarrel with Uncle
Henry and believed that my mercenary
nature was to blame for it. l had
fancy that her acceptance of Leonard's
attentions was intended as a rebuke to
me.
Thus we were all estranged, though
we preserved an empty farce of external
cordiality. | was wroth with Uncle
Henry; he had quarreled with his son
for being so cold sutton to Mildred;
Leonard was angry with Daisy for her
jealousy Daisy would not speak to
Aunt Harriet; that estimable lady re-
garded Mildred as a serpent in disguise,
and Mildred looked upon me as one
whom the love of money had made I'M
worthy of woman priceless affection.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24

Galloways are all hornless. The testi-
mony among old breeders Of Galloways is
that pure-bred Galloway never had any
trace of horns or scurs, says the New York
Farmer. That there have been horned
cattle bred in Galloway is we'll known for
many years, for some farmers in that sec
ton bred horned cattle, both beef and
dairy breed, and TO outsiders this gave rise
TO the story that part of the Galloway cat
tie were horned and part polled, but oral
testimony handed down for many years,
and that of men who lived among cattle,
confirms the statement that any trace of
scurs was always taken as an indication of
impure blood. None of the old native
breed Of pure Galloways ever had horns.
Prof. Low, of Edinburg, who carefully ex-
amined this matter, says: absence of
horns has been for a long period distinc-
tive characteristic of the race" SO fixed
is this character that the produce of a
pure-bred Galloway bull with any breed of
horned cows should give polled calves. No
other breed of cattle will equal the Gallo
way in this respect.
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NO wonder the townspeople who were
fully cognizant of the situation. bel;ev-
ed that open warfare would follow Un-
Gle Billy's death. AS for myself, dep
recated strife. Ny uncle's serious i'll
ness had worked upon my sensibilities
for l really loved him, and believed
that he desired peace and not strife To
follow his demise.
With this thought in my mind I took
occasion to speak privately with Uncle
Henry. 1t seemed to me that that was
the way in which could best promote
good will. Let Inc be perfectly frank
about It, had a reason for my action
winch may not seem creditable, vet l
tried to tell myself that would have
taken the same course without it.
This was the reason which INV con-
science forces me to disclose: Old Sam
Warren, Uncle Billy's lawyer and the
only man who knew anything about the
disposition of the estate, gave me a
quiet hint that the property would 90 to
Uncle Henry. OF course considering
our business relations, it was in the
highest degree essential that should
get back upon basis of friendship with
him.
HE doesn't know that he's going to
get the money, Frank, the old lawyer
had said to me, land of course ne
doesn't know that you know it, but
that's the way the will stands"
So went to Uncle Henry and had a
most cordial and hearty reconciliation
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24

When 1t was whispered around Bell.
port that my uncle, William Harris.
was dying, every one said that our fam
lily was doomed to endless dissension.
"Uncle Billy" as the whole town called
him, was the only rich Harris ever
known In that region, and the DISPOSE
ton of his property was matter of
vital Importance in our family.
Not one of us knew where it was 60
ing, for Uncle Billy never gave a hint
about it. OF one thing, however, we all
felt sure-the property would not be
divided with any approach to equality,
but would 90 almost as whole to one
fortunate individual.
There were those in the village who
said that Uncle Billy had planned to
stir up as much strife as possible; that
he had figured it all out in advance
with malign satisfaction. The only basis
for this opinion was Uncle Billy's habit
OF figuring everything out. He had a
faculty for combinations akin to that
possessed by great chess players. have
known him to set down on paper the
results of town meeting weeks in adj
vance of its date with surprising ac-
curacy of detail.
AS to the prospects Of squabble over
his will no one could deny that they
were excellent. We were far from har-
monious even while he lived. Uncle
Henry and l had quarreled over our
business partnership and were on the
verge of dissolution harmful to both.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24
without Doubt.

A bright girl in one of the New York
public schools applied to her teacher
for leave to be absent half a day on the
plea that her mother had received a
telegram which stated that company
was on the way.
Its my fathers half sister and her
three boys, said the pupil anxiously,
land mother doesn't see how she can
do without me, those boys always act
So.
The teacher referred her to the print
ed list of reasons which justify absence,
and asked if her case came under any
of them.
81 think it might come under this
head, Miss Potter, said the girl, point
ing as she spoke to the words, "do-
nestle affection. Exchange.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24

A good many varieties of fruit have been
grown so long from cuttings that they
have become seedless. We have now apples
and pears that are almost seedless, speci-
mems frequently being found that are alto
gether so, and seedless grapes and oranges
are not at all uncommon. The banana
has no seeds or at best only rudimentary
ones, and the pineapple is a seedless fruit.
All this must have taken long years of sell
ection, whether it was done intelligenllv or
by chance, and all seedless fruits are usu-
ally Of superior sorts.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24
The First steam Railway.

"The first railroad run by steam" ex-
planned an old railroad man to Star re-
porter. twas not in this country, as
many suppose, but in England, between
London and Manchester. This was in
1880 The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
was running the same year, but steam
was not put in as motor until 1881,
the cars being drawn by horses. The
road then only ran from Baltimore to
Ellicott Mills There was locomotive,
however, built long before ii was intro
duced in England, being the invention
of Cuynet in 1869. in France. Wash
ington Star
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24
GIVE THE CHILDREN A DRINK

called Grain o. II is a delicious, appetizing
nourlshing food drink TO take the place of coffee
Sold by all grocers and liked by all who have used
1t because when properly prepared 1t tastes like
the finest coffee but Is free from all its injurious
properties. Grain o aids digestion and strength
ems the nerves. II is not q stimulant but health
builder and children, as well as adults, can drink
II with great benefit. Costs about one, fourth as
much as coffee. Is and 70 cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24

Constipation is positively cured by Carriers
Little Liver Pills. Not by purging and weaken.
ing the bowels, but by regulating and strengthen.
ing them. This is done by improving the diges
ton and stimulating the liver TO the proper score
ton of bile, when the bowels will perform their
customary functions in an easy and natural man
ner. Purgative pills must be avoided. Ask for
Carter's Little Liver Pills. Price Is cents.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1899-02-24

DIR. Balls Cough Syrup is a most valu
able remedy for all throat and lung affections.
1t cures a cough or cold in one day. Doses are
small, Results sure. Price % cents bottle.
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
Through pullman Tourist Sleeping Car
Service to Texas, Old Mexico
and California

Via the Chicago Great Western Ry. to
Kansas City and the Missouri, Kansas
& Texas, the San Antonio & Arkansas
Pass and Southern Pacific Railways
through Dallas, San Antonio, FL Paso
and Los Angeles to San Francisco. The
only through car line from the North.
west to Texas points and connecting at
Spoford Junction for all points in Old
Mexico. A new weekly service estab-
lished on November 3rd and continuing
weekly thereafter. They will be in
charge of an experienced official and
will leave Minneapolis at lO:45 p. IN.
and st. Paul at 11:2O p. m. every Friday
and reach Dallas the following Sunday,
San Antonio on Monday, Ell Paso on
Tuesday, Los Angeles at noon Wednes-
day and San Francisco early Thursday
morning. These cars are the Standard
Pullman Sleeping Cars, similar to those
run on all trans continental lines and
the charges for berths are about half
those charged in regular Standard Pull.
man Sleepers To persons who have
made the trip to California via other
routes, this Southern route will prove a
most delightful change, and to persons
contemplating trip to Texas or Mex.
ican points it furnishes facilities hereto.
fore unoffered. This car may be taken
at any point along the line of the Chi.
cago Great Western Railway between
Minneapolis and Kansas City. For full
information and assistance call on or
address any Chicago Great Western
agent, or F. H. Lord, General Pass. &
Ticket Agent, lib Adams St., Chicago.
loft
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
The Homestead otter This Year.

All our farmer readers should take
advantage of the unprecedented club.
bing offer we this year make, which
includes with this paper, The Iowa
Homestead, its Special Farmers In
stitute editions, The Poultry Farmer
and the Farmers Mutual Insurance
Journal. These four publications are
the best of their class and should be
in every farm home. To them we add
for local, county and general news our
own paper and make the price for the
five for one year 81 Never before
was so much superior reading matter
offered for so small an amount Of
money. The four papers named which
we club with our own are we'll known
throughout the west and commend
themselves to the readers favorable
attention upon mere mention. The
Homestead is the great agricultural and
live stock paper of the West. The
Poultry Farmer is the most practical
poultry paper for the farmer published
in the country; The Farmers Mutual
Insurance Journal is the special advo.
cate Of farmers cooperative associations
and the Special Farmers Institute
editions are the most practical publica-
tions for the promotion Of good farming
ever published. Take advantage of this
great offer
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
Personally Conducted Tours

To California in Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Cars via. the Chicago, Great
Western to Kansas City and the Sante
Fe Route to Los Angeles and Southern
California, the true winter route, avoid
ing cold weather and snow blockades.
Commencing Monday, October %, and
on every Monday following, one of
these new Pullman Tourist Sleeping
Cars will leave Des Moines at $40 p. m.,
via. the Chicago, Great Western for Los
Angeles and southern California via.
Kansas City, and reaching Los Angeles
the following Friday morning, thus
avoiding all Sunday travel. These
tours are personally conducted by ar
experienced railway official, who ac
companies the train to its destination
The cars are we'll equipped for ons
journey and are as comfortable as the
Pullman Sleepers, while the price i:
only $3.50 for double berth, less thar
half the price in the Standard Sleepers
For full information inquire of any Chi
cago Great Western agent, or address
f. H. Lord, General Passenger anC
Ticket Agent, ll3 Adams street, Chi
cago.
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
-
THE GRAIN TRUST.

According to the Washington Times
testimony offered before the subcom-
mittee on transportation of the national
industrial commission, when in session,
would almost seem to throw shadow
of doubt on Mr.. Hanna's assertion that
such thing as q trust does not exist
in the United States. One witness, a
prominent merchant of the Windy City
has sworn that five men, who daily meet
in secret session after the close of the
stock exchange, dictate the price which
is to be paid to farmers for their grain
on the day following, and absolutely
control that question. But Hanna
probably would say that this is not
trust, but only combination for
business purposes with the methods of
which neither the law nor the public
have any legitimate concern.
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
ORIGINAL MOTT .E.

ORIGINAL MOTT e.
In the District Court of Decatur Coun ty,
Iowa, January term. A. ID. 1900.
L. p. Young
Plaintiff
vs..
Eva hampton Judd Hampton, Thomas Young
Mrs. Thomas Young, J Ohm L Young jr., Mrs.
John l.. Young jr. Sarah NJ. Young,
Defendants.
TO SAID DEFENDANTS:
You are hereby notified that on or be-
fore the First day of January, A. D. 1900
there will be on file in the office of the
Clerk of the District Court of Decatur
County, Iowa, the petition of the plaintiff
aforesaid, claiming of you that he is the
absolute owner of the east I Of the south
east fourth of the north east quarter of
Sec. twenty seven in Decatur County,
Iowa, and asking that the title be
quieted in him:an that you and each of
you be cut off barred and estopped from
claiming any interest in and to said land
adverse to plaintiff and for general equita-
BILE relief.
You are also notified that unless you ap.
pear thereto and defend before noon OF
the second day of the term of said District
Court of Decatur County, to be held on
the 18th day of January, A. D. 1900, de-
fuult will be entered against you and judg-
ment rendered thereon.
q. w. HOFFMAN,
Attorney for Plaintiff
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
EXPIRATION NOTICE.

To NJ N HAZELTON:
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, that the
following described Real Estate, situated in
Decatur county. Iowa. towlt: Lot Eight,
Block Three. Park addition to Lamont, was
sold for the taxes Of 1895, on the 7th day OF
certificates OF sale thereof have been issued
to and are now owned by me, and that the
right OF redemption will expire, and a Treas
urer's Deed for said land will be made unless
redemption from such sale be made within
ninet, days from the date of completed ser
vice Of this notice. You will govern yourself
accordingly.
Dated, 18th day of December 4. D. 1899
PATRICK GRIFFIN.
lT.3t Owner of Certificate.
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28

"The census of 1900 was failure, -
says the North American (rep.). "It
was arranged to make patronage The
entire census patronage of Pennsylvania
is now in the hands of Quay. In Ohio,
Hanna, distributed all the pie,' and
Platt, the spokesman of New y York was the
supreme authority. The census of 1900
starts out under the same bad auspices,
The superintendent is nothing but
spokesman. He knows nothing of sta
tistics. To expect good statistical work
under such conditions would be to expect
good pie crust from a boiler factory. 4
political machine is built to turn out
politics, not stat sites
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
EXP1RATIoN NoTIrE.

To a. F. RILEY:
You ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED. that the
following described Real Estate situated in
Decatur county, Iowa. to-wit: The north west
quarter of the northeast quarter of section
5, township 20 range 21, and the south east
quarter of the southeast quarter of the
south west quarter of section 6 township 7O,
range 27, and the north east quarter OF the
north east quarter of the northwest quarter
OF section 8, township 20, ranger, was sold
for the taxes OF 1885 on the 9TH day Of Decem-
Der. 1896 to Patrick Griffin that the certificates
are now owned by me and that the right of
redemption will expire, and o Treasurer's s
Deed for said land will be made unless re-
demption from such sale be made within
ninty days from the date OF completed service
OF this notice. You will govern yourself ac-
cordingly
Dated, 18th day OF December a. D, 1899.
PATRICK GRIFFIN,
l7-3t Owner OF Certificate.
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28

"Subsidize u.s. is going to be the cry
at the coming session of congress. OF
course all sorts of subtle devices will be
used, but the trusts figure that they
have to pay big subsidies to the repub.
lican campaign fund and they had bet.
ter get value received at this session of
congress, because who knows but the
people will elect to have the democratic
party represent them next year? The
trusts will insist that the republican
party grab everything in sight for them,
No other sort of legislation will begin to
receive the attention that this class
will. The Philippines can wait, the
Nicaragua canal can be delayed, tinan-
cial legislation can be tinkered along,
but the trusts most have their subsidies.
The Leon reporter., 1899-12-28
Notice TO Farmers.

THE REPORTER Job Rooms have in
stock neatly printed warning cards for
the farmers to tack up to keep hunters
from trespassing on their land. If you
need any call on us as the price we ,lask
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