davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
BRAVE CAPTAIN.
M'GRATH WHO SWAN A RUSH
ING STREAM.
While the Filipinos Rained u Furious
Fire on Him-He Received Hts Death
Wound While Fighting Between
Bacoor and linus.

Capt. Fl. j. McGrath Of the Fourth
United States cavalry, who died In the
military hospital at Manila a few days
ago, was wounded during a movement
to clear the country between Bacoor
and linus. A brass cannon loaded
With scrap iron was discharged by the
insurgents and an iron nut struck
Capt. McGrath in the thigh. Death is
supposed to have been due to compli-
cations. He was taken after the bat
tie to hospital at Manila and cabled
to his wife: Wounded left thigh.
Don't worry"
Capt. McGrath was born on April s.
1856, In Fond du Lac, Wis, and moved
with his parents to Eau Claire in 1850.
The young man was educated in the
public schools Of Eau Claire and the
University of Wisconsin. In 1876 he
was admitted to West Point academy
and was graduated in 1880. He Joined
his regiment. the Fourth Cavalry. the
following September. at Fort Reno.
and spent two years at the infantry
and Cavalry school at Fort Leaven-
worth. He was instructor In military
science at Wisconsin university for
three years. Capt. McGrath served in
New Mexico and Arizona against Ger
onimo and the other Apache chiefs,a
| later was stationed at Walla Walla.
He was at Vancouver barrack when
the Spanish war opened. He asked
| for active duty and wcs made major
in the Volunteer Engineers and sent
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
CAPT. M'GRATH.

to Jacksonville, where he served in
the Seventh corps, later going to Ha-
vana, where he remained till the corps
was disbanded. Capt McGrath left
San Francisco for Manila on May 25 to
rejoin the Fourth Cavalry and arrived
there about June 80.
Capt. McGrath was married at Sa-
vannah. Ca. on Nov. II last year to
Miss Mary Carson of Eau Claire. A
son has been born to them.
Prof Dean G. Worcester, member of
the Philippine commission, in an in
terview on Oct. 20 last declared that
Major Chen Captain) McGrath was one
of the greatest heroes in the Philip
pines.
1T was at Calamba," said Prof. Wor-
cester, IAN important town in Laguna
de. Bay, that was taken by Lawton.
While the troops were in front of this
town and in the face Of a hot and
furious fire from the Filipnos, it was
found necessary to cross a stream that
was swelled with recent rains until 1t
was difficult to get over. There were
neither boats nor RATS, but on the OPP
posite side and directly under the ri
ties of the Filipinos were two canoes.
Eat that juncture the hero revealed
himself in the person of Capt. McGrath
of the Fourth cavalry. He did not
wait for orders, nor did he call for
volunteers. He stripped and plunged
into the whirling stream and came
back in half an hour later with two
canoes. There were some bullet holes
in the canoes by the time he got across
with them, but they were made to
serve the purpose of transporting a
skirmishing party across the stream,
and the trench was taken. 1t was the
most daring thing ever witnessed.
and believe the most daring action
that has come to my notice."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14

Yes, I'm boss down here. They call
me Cap of the hold I've got charge
of this odd truck lying round here.
I'm Cap of the hold. When was I
born? It's a-going on II years ago
now. Born just back of Poughkeepsie
call it down there In Duchess coun-
ty, you know Mighty pert folks as
comes from there, some of EN-. Served
first in AZ. Yes, I joined the army,
and got down to Vera Cruz just as Gen.
Scott was a-pullin' out. Great man,
Gen. Scott. Well, hung around those
parts until there's no use of 1t. Thought
I'd come home and get hold of some
kind of job again. Well, worked on
and off until 81. Think could stay
home then? Well, reckon not! Well
in 81 l shouldered my fowling piece
again. Was down there in all those
peninsula wars. Say, we got whipped
at Charlottesville. Was at Gettys-
burg, too. Got bloody bad bullet
hole in my leg. Pension. young Teller
did you say pension? No, sir! you
don't know me- | can earn all l need.
Well, when the civil war was over.
what should do but go into the navy.
And I've stayed by her. too. You
couldn't get me to leave her now. 1t
amt any use talking but what Dewey
is ahead of 'em all, l was alongside
Of I'm all the time of that battle of
Manila. They wanted me to carry
water to the sick and wounded. Never
thing had to do. ought to We
been on the other side for that bust
ness. said to the admiral after the
first half Of the fight, when the order
went out to retreat for breakfast:
| We don't want any breakfast; let's
lick 'em now He'd fought the bat
tie on the Sd of May if it hadn't been
for me. l told him that that day was
a Jonah time of the year. | was licked
| at Charlottesville on the Sd of May.
| He amt gettin' no more than he de-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
Rallies to Busle.

veteran cavalry horse partakes
of the hopes and fears of battle just
the same as his rider AS the column
swings into line and waits, the horse
grows nervous over the waiting. III
the wait is spun out he will tremble
and sweat and grow apprehensive. IL
he has been six months in service he
knows every hugle call. AS the call
comes to advance the rider can feel
him working at the bit with his tongue
to get it between his teeth. AS he
moves out he will either seek TO get on
faster than he should or bolt. He can
not bolt however. The lines will
carry him forward, and after minute
he will grip, lay back his ears, and
one can feel his sudden resolve to
brave the worst and have done with
it as soon as possible. A man seldom
cries out when hit in the turmoil OF
battle II is the same with horse
Five troopers out of six, when struck
with bullet, are out of their saddles
within a minute If hit in the breast
or shoulder, up go their hands and
they get heavy fall; if in the leg or
foot or arm, they fall forward and
roll off Even with a foot cut off by
a jagged piece of shell, horse will
not drop. 1t is only when shot through
the head or heart that he comes down.
He may be fatally wounded, but hob
hles out of the fight to right or left,
and stands with dropping head until
the loss of blood brings him down.
The horse that loses his rider and is
unwounded himself will continue to
run with his set of fours until some
movement throws him out. Then he
goes galloping here and there, neigh
ing with fear and alarm, but he will
not leave the field. In his racing
about he may get among the dead and
wounded, but he will dodge them if
possible, and in any case leap over
them. When he has come upon three
or four other riderless steeds, they fall
in and keep together, as if for mutual
protection, and the rally of the
bugle may bring the whole of them
into ranks in body.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
why She Is Popular.

q "A charming and popular woman is
Che greatest blessing of humanity" re-
marked an observing man the other
day. But a popular woman will never
disclose, the secret of her popularity
that others may benefit by it and the
world thus be made brighter. Would
you object to telling me the secret OF
your popularity" said he, turning to
q society woman nearby. She replied:
II think the secret is due to the fact
that I write notes. When hear OF
young woman's coming marriage or
her engagement is announced I write
"a few lines of congratulation. II
friend Is Ill write note Of sympa-
thy. II there Is death in the family
i write a letter Of coincidence. If a
woman has any joy or sorrow come to
her remember 1t with few words on
a sheet of paper. 1t really takes very
little time If kept up properly, and is
so heartily appreciated, you know"
Thank you," said the man. "You
have explained why you are favorite
with women. Now, will you tell me
why men find you so charming?" IA
man Is very sensitive creature, but
women. as rule, overlook this fact.
A man does not like to be reminded
OF his shortcomings any more than
woman does. always try to talk to
every man as he talks to me, and l
treat young men as If they were old
and old men as If they were young. I
can think Of no other reasons for my
popularity" said she.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
To Avoid hIonotonx

With respect to the daily menu there
is often a decided cutlery, and a just
one, against the monotony of food.
Because it requires a little trouble and
little forethought and patience, the
introduction of new dishes is post
poned from day to day, and old dishes
prepared in the same way are offered
continuously until one gets to know
just what to expect on particular days.
1t is good plan to experiment on new
dishes at luncheon. so that, should
Failures arise, they shall not make
their appearance before a tableful of
hungry mortals. 1t is we'll also to
write down the days orders in a small
book. These books should be kept, as
they form a ready reference when one
is in hurry, and also prevent one
from repeating the same thing too
often.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
Dainty Eaoteear.

For full dress wear the very daintest
OF footgear is again in fashion-slip-
pers made in all the light shades, and
in gold and silver as WELL Patent
leather will be worn more this winter
both by men and women than ever be-
fore, and is made up in the three FORE
going styles, and considered as appro-
pirate for the street as for the ball
room. Imitation tips are quite the
fashion; that is, on the patent leather
shoe there is no tip, but double row
OF stitching or perforations to simulate
one. Kid and calfskin shoes are al
most invariably made with the imita-
ton tip, although occasionally pat
ent leather tip is seen on kid boot
or shoe. Tan calfskin boots will be
worn during the winter months again
for bad weather, those carrying the
absurdly elaborate trimmings of per-
forations being most in fashion.-Phil-
adelphia Inquirer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14

beach. Some of the horses, from tns
first stroke Of their churning hoofs. re-
manned unterrified and clear-headed
These swan directly to the shore, and
when they reached it, walked with
matter-of-faet calm up the sandy
slope. But majority of the poor
beasts lost their wits, and swan about
in wide circles. flashing the water into
foam, with AFFECT fear manifest in
their wildly staring eyes. Everywhere
horses heads dotted the bay. A few
Of the panic-stricken animals turned
and swan out to sea, to certain death;
others foated in bewildering circle.
and every moment settled lower be-
meath the waves. At this crisis a
yellow chevrons of cavalry sergeant,
ran to the waters edge, squared his
broad shoulders, clicked his heels at
Attention." and raising bugle to his
lips, sounded blast after blast across
the rolling waters. If the sea had
suddenly parted 10 allow these half
drowned animals to walk ashore dry
shod, the effect could hardly have been
more striking than that of these bugle
notes. AS the well-known call OF
"Stables!' reached the confused and
frightened horses. they raised them
selves from the water for an instant,
then with ears erect and pointing to-
ward the familiar call, they swan di-
rectly toward the welcome sound Dir
zy and sore of lip. this cavalry Gabriel
sent his saving blasts over the water
until the last horse had drawn his
wearied length upon the beach, and
was led trembling to the shade Of the
palms,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
His Spirit Near Battle scenes.

From the Chicago Post: A boy who
had dropped from a tree and had
broken his leg was lying in bed pa
tiently and looking at the ceiling. His
leg was in plaster cast, and all he
had to do was to keep STILL" He had
been doing that for some days. He
knew he would continue the perform
variation in the wall paper Of his
room, every figure that sick boys
fancy can build out Of the shadinSs.
in the ceiling or the inequalities of the
wall. But as he lay there, his hands
under his head-it was the sullest OF
summer Sundays-he was suddenly
startled with the impression of dan
ger Something fearful was happen
ing. He did not know where it was
he did not know what was it's nature
But men were thrilling with some ire
mendous endeavor-Iike conflict. He
could feel the waves of an unseen
struggle swell and subside. A brother
was absent-was on the farther side
of the earth, as this crippled little fell
low vaguely understood. But that was
all he knew about it. He had not
consciously paid any attention before
that moment to the fact of war with
Spain. 1t was somewhat beyond the
field of a boy who climbs trees and
drops out That night his father came
home with the story of the battle of
Manila bay; and the little sufferer
there in the bed knew he had been
nearer his far-away sailor brother
than he had to his father, who had to
await the slow speech Of the Lightning
under the seas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
Cruelty to Daughters.

II would probably astonish the ma
jority Of mothers who guard their
dar ghters so zealously from all house.
hold "drudgery" to be accused of cruel
", and yet 1t has been very justly
claimed that there can hardly be
more mistaken kindness. in reality
greater cruelty, on the part of a
to relieve the daughter from all active
participation in home duties. 70 keep
their hands fair and delicate, to spare
them all care and trouble-this will
WORK very well for a few months or
years. but what is the after eonse-
Quence? asks the conscientious mother.
Your silken- haired little girl-what a
aweet, attractive little creature she is.
And you bring her up like plaything,
as II she were live doll; but all you.
fondness and tenderness and devotion
will not keep the years back, and she
greater than yeurs-it is the Creator
lhimself-who has imposed upon ner
destiny from which 1t is impossible for
you to withhold her if you would. says
the Philadelphia North American. The
fairest child cannot always remain
child In age or in stature. Will you
have her continue only child in prac-
teal knowledge, ignorant Of the labors
that inevitably devolve upon woman?
She may be Graded in the lap of lux
ury and neyer'have known what it was
to have wish unfulflled that money
could crafty; she may marry lust
the incest husband in the world" her
bridal presents may be unsurpassed in
costliness and splendor; her tour of
Europe and her year of boarding are
completed; her housekeeping and her
misery. and the misery of her husband
and household now begin. And why
their misery? Because for this most
important function in domestic econ
omy you, in your ill-judged tender
ness. have left her wholly uneducated.
No hired help can ever make up for
tho lack OF knowledge and qualifica-
tons In the mistress Of a household. A
mother who has allowed her daughter
to grow up uninstructed in the mystic
ries OF housekeeping has been guilty Of
an unkindness toward her own child
which will be life lasting in its unhap-
~ Influences. Many mothers will be
ready to meet this argument, Of course,
With the excuse that there will be plen-
"; Of time later for the study of
housekeeping; but the "later" is very
apt to prove too late for the thorough
knowledge that will insure home hap
piness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14

The young king of Spain seems to
have inherited his mothers cheerful
temperament and to have spirit OF
fun which even-and this is saying
much = Spanish etiquette cannot
quench. The following story is being
told of his majesty: The little king
had been reading out to his tutor a
sentence in the words, "She possessed
in the highest degree the distinguished
manners and grace of speech inherent
in princesses,' and to his tutors
amazement remarked. THAT writer
didn't know much about courts"
why do you say that, sir?" well,
look at that pair of princesses." One
of his royal sisters, evidently dread
fully hot and sleepy, was sprawling
over her desk in a very degage atti-
tude, while the other, apparently I'M
able to solve difficult problem, was
absently rubbing her eyes and looking
dazed meanwhile. His majesty tugged
the hair of one and pinched the arm of
another princess, evoking some very
strong and familiar terms of sisterly
reprobation. There are distinguished
manners and grace Of speech for you!"
he exclaimed, regarding triumphantly
the tutor.-The London Chronicle
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
Romance of the symops Family.

There is curious romance connec,.
ed with the family of the late General
Sir William Symons, the first British
general officer to fall in the south AZ
rican war. In 1880 the great-grand-
father Of the dead officer mysteriously
disappeared, and the estate was about
to pass into the hands of strangers
when claimant appeared. He was
the son Of a man who had lived fct
years in Liverpool, working there as
day laborer. The claimant, who was
the grandfather Of General Symons.
succeeded in establishing his claim, and
wgs recognized as the rightful heir to
the property. The late general was
created knight in 1898.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14

now at greatly reduced prices" The
prettiest and most popular of the selec-
ton are those in white and silver, and
when they are taken in connection
with dressing gown of cream French
flannel, with silver girdle they are
positively bewitching Another very
stylish pair of these slippers was made
Of heavy gismonda pink satin-a very
pale embroidered with cowslips
in raised design. The flowers had deep
yellow centers capped with the tiniest
speck of vermilion. The effect was
very pretty indeed. Women who de-
light in fancy work can decorate their
own bedroom slippers, having previous
ly purchased pair made OF plain sat-
in. These elegant bits Of footwear also
make delightful and appropriate pres
ents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
one-sided Women.

The woman who gives her entire at
tention to any one pursuit does SO at
the risk Of spiritual loss to herself; no
matter II 1t is homemaking, housekeep-
ing, care Of children, business, self
cultivation in any form. religion: her
relations with life in general are
thrown out Of the normal. and her
power il weakened. Too great devel-
5opment in any direction, to the exclu-
sion Of everything else. makes 4 one
sided character. usually unloyely and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
OLDEST SAILOR
OF the Olympia's Crew Is G. n. Purdy,
Seventy Years Of Ara

Seventy Years of Age.
New York Tribune: The Oldest
member of the Olympia's crew is Gil
bert H. Purdy. There is no one better
known on board ship, outside of the
Admiral himself and perhaps two or
three more. than is "Old Purdy." His
hair is all "sandpapered off, as he puts
it. but this is about the only sign of
his many years. His eyes are quick
and keen. He has lost little of the
firmness of his step. And his smile!
1t beams always. AS he was going
down the hatchway yesterday he hap
pened to say to Tribune reporter:
If you want to, young Teller, I'll take
you along" And the two went down
into the hold together. "Take seat
anywhere round here" he said with
a hearty laugh. Don't he particular,
young fe..,er. You see It's pretty
tucked up with ,opes and such like
Sit down on that ere bale Of henia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
For an Invalid.

For delicate child or an invalid
there is simple preparation of meat
which contains a great quantity of
nourishment and yet is most easily d.
gested. A half pound of round steak
is laid on the board and scraped in the
way OF the grain with a strong silver
spoon. The pulp readily comes off
from the white stringy muscles, and in
few moments enough has been Sc
cured for two cakes. These are sailed
and laid for an instant in a very hot,
deep frying pan. They cook at once.
and are most appetizing, and can be
dlgested by the weakest stomach.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
serves. He don't know that. Amt
right, young feller?'
TO MARRY GERMAN DUKE.

From Paris comes word of the en-
gagement of the little Archduches.
Elizabeth of Austria to Prince Duke
Ulrich Of Wurtemberg. who is a lieu
tenant in the King William regiment
of Uhlans. The princess is only 16
years old, her future husband being
six years older. She is the only
daughter of the Archduchess Stepha-
ME. widow of the Crown Prince Ru-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
Lobster . la Newberg.
Meat Of a boiled lobster cut
'ge dice. good-sized lump of |
Practical Sentiment.

she is very fond Of flowers"
"She doesn't look a bit sentimental.
SIZE weighs all of ESQ, doesn't she?"
"A little more, think. But know
a 3G0-pound woman once who went in.
to rhapsodies over sunrises."
'Indeed?'
Yes. She knew 1t would soon be
time for breakfast. Cleveland Plain
Dealer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14

dolph, whose own engagement to Coun,
Lonyay has been recently announced.
1t is believed that the marriage of the
mother has been postponed until she
can see her daughter settled for life as
the wife of the young German duke.
They will be married in January, soon
after which time the crown princess
is expected to unite her fortunes with
those of Count Lonyay.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
A Visiting Gown,

This Paris gown is built Of pale
shade of drab satin cloth. The blouse
and tunic are overlaid with violet che
mile, forming large plaid. The left
side of the blouse bodice and the skirt
boasts touch of fur entirely novel in
effect. This broad band of sable Is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
DR WOMEN AND HOME
lRMs or INTEREST FoRsMAlDsI
N AND NATIONS.
erssisy 20 Dauxhtsrs-An unkindnsss
. tiusrd Them Too zeaiously from
Messshold Drudgery - why She Il
Popular Our Cooking School. !,
Love and Death,

Lovc and Death.
Two. from the Heights OF Quiet,
Come one day. to men:
Two. Love and Death, come hither,
Come once, and not again.
l-turned. looked every whittier,
Nothing could I see;
But as the High God liveth,
One came from Him to me.
She came with touch and odor
OF q summer breath:
Came as shall come the other,
The second angel, Death.
Swiftly my soul unfolded:
Flashed, and reached awide:
4 i drank the pouring glory
OF Heavens Summertide.
u reckon not the seasons.
The years that fall and flow:
Life filed her cup and spilled it.
That hour long. long ago.
Since. none has met me seeking
Up and down the ways:
Love comes no more forever
In all the coming days:
And. surely. he shall find me.
Whether rest OF roam.
The other-kindly ANGEL
\ Come to take me home.
-Harper's Magazine
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14

Sing Again.
You sang me song,
Twas the close of the year.
Sing again!
l cannot remember the name
Or the words,
'Tis the same
We listen to hear
When the windows are open in the
spring.
And the airs full of birds;
One calls from the branch some sweet
thing,
And one sings on the wing
The refrain
You sang me song
My heart thrilled to hear,
The refrain
Has run like a fillet of gola
Through the wool
OF the cold
Dark days of u year
Tonight there's a year at its start.
All the birds are aloof
Your eyes hold the sun for my part,
And the Springs in your heart.
Sing again
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14

When a man is energetic by force OF
habit he begins to be money power.
Chicago Dispatch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-14
Did You Know rhis1

Here are some facts the average
housewife is unacquainted with: Flour
shouli not be kept in storeroom or
pantry where there is cooked food, as
II really absorbs odors. Ignorance Of
his fact accounts for poor bread often
e than an inferior quality of flour.
Articles OF food that are made of gel
Atine or Of milk should always be kept
severed, as both milk and gelatine are
literal scavengers OF the air. and alb
aorh not only doors, but germs. Neither
cheese. cabbage. fish nor baked beans
should ever befput into the refrigera-
tor. They all have an odor Of which 1t
81 dificult to rid the refrigerator, and
they also flavor the food. Butter
should be kept In a tightly closed Jar.
Il any e left over on plate It should
be covered.