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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

PARToOK EAGERLY OF TIE PEAS.
tention. and when all was silent. re-
marked in loud voice:
There Is death in the .pot!"
A great excitement ensued: the
guests. who were in full uniform, drew
their swords. and murmurs OF Death
to the traitor!" were heard on every
side.
Then Washington sent for Mistress
Blessing. who came with defiant light
In her eye, and was given the seat Of
honor at her hosts right hand. She
took 1t with dignity that called forth
approving and admiring comments.
Soldiers are proverbially gallant, and
those of :" 76" were NO exception to the
rule.
A servant was next sent out BY the
eommander-in-chief on peculiar err
rand. He returned. bringing with him
live and particularly active chicken,
which partook eagerly OF tho dish Of
peas.
And In Ave minutes By the watch It
bay dead In their midst
Betsey Ann Blessing married her
lover. after turning him into a patriot.
and Washington himself gave away
the bride. How much he knew re-
NAMED his own secret. but green peas
never afterward graced his table or
were alluded to tn his conversation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

picture was purchased at auction by
Henry Pratt Mexican in 1854 for $780,
Concerning the history of the copy of
this picture now offered for sale to
Philadelphia, the following Is an ex-
tract from communication received
by Director Ritter frem Thomas u.
Kirby Of the American Art association:
Replying to your Inquiries in refer
ence to the portrait OF Gen. Washing
ton by Charles Wilson Peale, now IN
our possession, we will state that the
painting was purchased in Cadiz, Spain.
in February, 1896. by our Paris agent.
NJ. Montaignac. This painting for
many years was In the hands Of bank
ers in Cad1z. held as collateral; and
although they knew the work to be the
portrait OF an American general, did
not know it to be portrait Of our i'm
mortal washington. NJ. MoHtaignac, in
sending the work to us, states that the
picture was ordered to be painted by
Don Juan Marahles, Spanish minister
to the United States in lT79. In con-
nection with Gen. Washington's pres
ence In Philadelphia. While Peale
painted seven or eight similar por-
traits, we consider the one in our pos
session the finest sample he produced.
and failing to find the slightest hint
OF retouchtng or restoration. We also
believe that our portrait is the only
ehS IaTiGS iale s,ies..s,&ra-ss Of e.rstrt and
date (17S1). Before sending the por-
trait to us our agent showed the pic
ture in Paris. and we quote from a
letter written by a well-known con-
noisseuIs G. A. Lucas, an intimate
friend of the late William H. Stewart
of Philadelphia, the famous eonnois-
seur:
Dear NJ. Montaignac: So much In
terested was I in the Peale portrait OF
washington now in your possession
that, after seeing It, visited Versailles
In order to examine one by the same
artist which has been In the gallery
for great many years. and was glad
to ind that your portrait, according to
my Judgment, is superior to it both In
execution Of the figure and the access
series, the latter in the Versailles one
having all the appearance of having
been painted BY another than that OF
Peale. The Versailles portrait is I'M
signed; yours bears the artists sigma
ture. hope, as you tell me its destina-
tten Is America, that 1t win perma-
merit resting place in a public gallery,
and It now occurs to me that most
fitting one would be Mount Vernon. I
am always happy when see "epaves'
of our early history rescued from loss
and destruction and finding home in
our country. where they may be al-
ways seen and fully appreciated and
admired"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

son should entsr his or her name IN
that one particular book
Yes you spoke tho truth then"-
And when declared that / should
value your autograph more than any
other that I possessed. he added
quickly. Miss Luttrell there was
truth IN every word OF that. You may
think that I valued It merely because
l thought It would z,est my
own ends; but you are quite
mistaken. From the very first
hour saw you have been in love
with you, over head and carr In love,
and for the past fortnight have been
longing for the day to come when I
might throw OF my disguise and--
with sudden recklessness-"a ask you to
be my wife. Miss Luttrell-Evelyn-
tell me. IS it possible you can ever give
me any hope?"
you must surely have known that
I admired you-you must have seen all
along that each day was falling
deeper and deeper In love with you."
he went on, absolute despair In his
tones, an expression Of keenest anx-
iety on his face. Dearest, know that
l am not worthy of you, that have no
right to ask you; but, II only you will
marry me, it shall be my one aim and
object in life to make you happy. I
will do anything on earth for you!"
There was long pause, and then
Major Brown" came slowly. hest
tatingly from Evelyn.
"Ah, that Major Brown" he Inter
rupted ruefully. II know that your
answer to him can never be satisfac-
tory. Observation-Disclosures. not
call me that again! Try to forget that
you ever knew me by such name. and
for the future try to think of me as
Adrian Beauchamp."
II am afraid that that is impossi-
ble;;" and Evelyn gave lugubrious
little shake Of her head. ~ could no
more call you Sir Adrian Beauchamp
than could our worthy landlord. Mr..
Gillibrand himself"
t"Then let me suggest way out OF
the difficulty" he answered with a
covert smile. Suppose you drop both
Sir and 'Beauchamp', and call me
Adrian"
How soon the baronet prevailed upon
Miss Luttrell to consent to his ar
rangement remains profound mys-
terry; but three weeks later two para
graphs appeared In the morning
papers, one announcing the forthcom-
ing trial for forgery of Samuel Cripps,
alias John Barton, Gilbert Falkland,
etc., the other the marriage shortly to
be solemnized between Major Sir Ad-
rian Beauchamp, Bart. late Of the
Hussars. Of Beauchamp Manor, Wits.
and Belgrave square. W., and Evelyn.
only daughter OF the late William Lut-
trell OF Luttrell court. Deyonshire.
THE END.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
Hox 10 c.re Tor Tho Hatoh.

A watch should be wound up every
day at the same hour. Avoid putting
it on a marble slob or near anything
excessively cold A sudden change Of
temperature, contracting the metal,
may sometimes cause the handspring
to break. The cold also coagulates the
oil, and the pivots and wheel work less
freely, and affect the regularity of the
timekeeping. In laying aside watch
be sure that 1t rests upon its case. II
suspended, the action of the balance
may cause oscillation, which will in
terfere with its going. To keep your
watch clean take care that the case
fits closely and see that the watch
pocket is kept free from fun, which is
SO often given of by Innings. Avoid
sudden Jars and falls, for even il it
does not seem to affect 1t at the mo-
ment. a watch will resent rough
handling by becoming gradually "out
OF order without apparent cause
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
"Esgscused."

A teacher in Boston suburban pub
lie school received the following eggs
cuse" from the mother Of boy who
had failed to be present on a certain
day: Dear Teacher-Please eggscuse
Andrew James for not having went to
school yesterday. He started all right,
but him and another boy stopped for a
little swim in the river. and q dog
came along and carried of Andrew
James pants and shirt and he had to
stay in the water until the other boy
come home and got more pants and
shirts for him, and then 1t was too
late. Under the circumstances you
could not expect him to be there. SO
kindly eggscuse."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
That
Mysterious
Major.

land Yard this morning, telling them
to send down the detective who had
helped me before in this aRair; and,
receiving an answer to say he would
be here by the five minutes past nine
train, went to the station to meet
him. He had only Just arrived, when,
to my establishment, saw you and
Falkland alone together upon the OPP
posite platform, hurrying to the Lon
don express. and, feeling certain that
something was wrong. we instantly
made rush for the train, only just
managing to jump into the guards van
before 1t had moved off. Here again
the luck was on our side. Knowing 1t
was the London express we had quite
made up our minds that we should be
able to find out nothing until 1t
reached town; but fortunately there
was block on the line, which i'm
mediately set our fears at rest. You
of course supposed that you were right
for Royston."
'eYes-and that Parker was waiting
for me with the luggage and Sambo at
the next station" answered Evelyn,
with rueful shake of her head. Even
now she seemed scarcely to realize the
enormity Of Falkland's act. But what
in the world could he hope to gain by
such conduct? He must have known
that sooner or later should find him
out"
Eyes; but that was 1t. How entire
ly he wauld have had you in his power!
Alone in London at that time of the
night, what could you have done? 1t
would have been the easiest thing
imaginable for him to circulate a re-
port saying that you had eloped with
him; and how could you have pre-
vented him, except by satisfying him
with a bride of Perhaps some thou
sands Of pounds?"
"All the same it wss risky thing
to do" proceeded the major decidedly.
And do not suppose Falkland would
have attempted it If he had not really
been at the end OF his tether; other
wise l am perfectly certain that he
would never have been SO venturesome
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

boldly declared that my own convic-
tions warned me that this fellow was
Samuel Grips, the forger, what would
you have said? Why. you would prob
ably have answered that it was far
more likely that myself was the re-
nowned Samuel Cripps. The truth Is,
had seen this fellow Falkland
abroad, and something about his ap-
pearance-I do not know what it was
told me that he was the very man who
had been connected with a tremendous
forgery in New York, and who, only
a few days afterward, discovered, had
forged my name to the amount OF
$4,000 pounds. 1t was most curious
affair altogether. How he had gained
possession Of my check book, or had
learned that the amount Of money was
lying idle in the bank, remains to this
day mystery. And, though I felt
certain that this fellow, who had 80
attracted my notice at Monte Carlo,
was the same man who had forged my
name, there was unfortunately not the
slightest evidence really against him.
The moment, however, that saw him
here on the night of my arrival l rec
ognized him at glance, even though
he had disguised himself most effec-
tually by shaving off his mustache and
dyeing his hair two or three shades
lighter. l had really come with the in
tention Of staying only one night in
nrdor IN lOok NJ aoD,a rroparfv u,hSch
had been left me BY an uncle; hut the
instant ! saw that man resolved,
whatever happened. to remain until
doomsday, II necessary. in the hopes
OF finding out what grounds l had for
my suspicious. At the same time I
saw you''-here the major gave one
swift glance at the slight form beside
him-"and 1t struck me that, II this
fellow Falkland were the man I sus-
pected him to be, he had most prob
ably chosen either you or Lady How
ard for his next victim, and imme-
diately realized how helpless you
would be in the hands Of such VIII
Han. We have put a stop to his games
ct last. though" he proceeded, after
momentary pause. falkland no
doubt imagines that he will be able to
make his escape with perfect safety
when he DRIVES at his destination.
He is blfssfully unconscious that pair
Of handouts is following closely in the
next carriage"
do you mean to say that"
EXACTLY" acquiesced the major with
smils. as he noticed her Mortified ex-
preston. For once In my life fortune
favored me. I taleSraphsd up TO Scot
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
KITCHEN AT WINDSOR CASTLE.
A Hundred and Thirteen Thousand
Persons Fed ut Dinner.

Persons Ted At Dinner.
The last Of the works Of the much
maligned George w. to be mentioned
here is the enlarged and improved roy
al kitchen at Windsor castle, says Pail
Mall Magazine. 1t stands-perhaps
the largest single kitchen in the world
on ground where royal kitchens have
stood from time immemorial. George
". it was who in 1928 gave 1t its lofty
roof and top7ltght ventilators, Its
splendid clock let into the stone walls,
and its generally medieval appearance.
At either end Of the kitchen is fixed
an immense and venerable smokejack,
whose origin is lost in the mists of an
tiquity. One OF these annually has the
honor OF roasting her majesty's baron
of beef. The hot-plate table in the
center of the kitchen measures no less
than IA by 9 feet. The batterie do
cuisine, in its brilliant array of gilt
tering copper, Is large enough to cheer
the hearts Of small army Of gour-
mands, and to show Its Office is no
sinecure one may mention that It has
to make an annual visit to the manu-
facturer for restoration and repair.
Lady Bloomfield says Of this kitchen
in 1912: THE FIRE was more like
Nebuchadnezzar's burning fiery fur
mace than anything else can think
of; and though there is now no COM
pany at Windsor, there were at least
fifteen or twenty large joints Of meat
roasting. Charles Murray, controller
of the house, told me that last year
they fed at dinner hundred and thir-
teen thousand persons"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
CHAPTER xIv.-(Continued.)

CHAPTER XIV.-(Continued.)
1t was not until the gig had been
Drought round from the stAblea, not
until the major had helped Evelyn up
to the front seat and taken his place
by her side and they had actually
started on their homeward drive, that
single word was spoken regarding
the subject which was uppermost in
both their minds.
well, we are off at last" observed
the major, with a twirl Of his some
what dilapidated whip; "and now we
shall have to entreat this old mare to
put her best foot forward, or Lady
Howard will be In Mysteries II Mrs.
Courtenay returns from the theater
without her charge
IF" A hook of horror came into
Evelyn's face. "Oh, but we must get
back before that! What would Aunt
Lydia think? But IL can scarcely be-
lieve even now that that letter was
not from her. Are you certain you
have not been mistaken? 1t was SO
exactly like her writing"
Miss Luttrell, 1 assure you there is
not shadow of doubt; for, besides
knowing for fact that Lady Howard
was at the Royal George at ten min
utes to nine. found an envelope d.
rected to you which you had evidently
dropped at the station, and it was as
clearly forgery Of your aunt's writ
Ing as that check was of your own last
night; and in both cases 1 saw at a
glance that 1t was Falkland's hand
work"
But IL cannot understand! was
never so puzzled in my life!" EVELYN
shook her head and gazed blankly be-
fore her at the thick shroud OF mist
rising slowly from the surrounding
fields Can 1t be possible that Mr..
Falkland is really that fearful man
whom the authorities have been trying
to find? Have you known all this
time and never told us?"
II had my suspicious, certainly" he
confessed, with a half smile; but
then, that is just it-they were only
suspicious. II had come to you and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
pHALEs WASHINGTON.

told In the town that Betsey Ann
Blessing is arrested for spy! Keep
up your courage, sweetheart"
III you would befrlend me, betake
yourself to some safer place." whis-
pered Betsey's voice through the
barred window far above him. "A
halter will be ready for your neck II
you are seen or suspected, and, listen,
IL your dose takes effect, you are no
longer lover Of mine!"
The youth went away, grumbling
about all being fair In love and war.
II Washington was different from
his usual self at that historic dinner,
the fact was not oven recorded. There
was much secret discussion of weighty
affairs with his guests. and he gave
close attention to the viands set be-
fore him. It was not, however, until
the vegetables were served that he
made any illusions to the food. When
his favorite vegetable, dish OF green
peas. was uncovered. he demanded at
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

as to allow one OF his confederates to
cash that check of yours whilst he was
actually living under the same roof
with you"
yes. but If 1t had not been for you.
who would have found him out?" OBJ
served Evelyn, suddenly raising her
eyes to his with sense OF the deepest
gratitude. Il cannot think how YOU
managed. You seem to have had 30
little to go upon-only piece of blot
ting paper and some Of his writing
at NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Is what
you said, was 1t not?"
"Yes-cannot you believe it?' laugh
ing. But really it is quite true: II
was your signature-the forgery OF II.
at least-that l found blotted on a
sheet of blotting paper. Somehow my
suspicious were aroused at once. I
was sure you never wrote in the public
room; but then there was no reason
that some person in the hotel, or Falk-
land himself, might not have had oc-
casion to write your name with no
criminal tn.ent whatever. It was.
therefore, with the object Of arriving
at some more definite conclusion that
I had to make an excuse for asking
you to give me your signature; and
the only way out Of my difficulty which
! could think of was"-and here a
quizzicall CLEAN of amusement came
into the majors eyes-"by that birth
day-book." t
Yes, tndeed-that horrible, BIRTH
day-book!" Evelyn stopped short and
regarded him as il words absolutely
failed her.
'"Ah. Miss Luttrell, you will forgive
me-! You are not very angry with me,
/ hopper"
The major suddenly put his whip
aside, and, leaving the old gray mare
to her own devices, bent forward, anx-
iously surveying the flushed, pretty
face at his side.
We'll, mol am not exactly angry.
Considering that that wonderful book
had SO much to do with the discovery
OF the forgery. it would perhaps be
rather unreasonable If were. At the
same time" she added, wrinkling up
her forehead into perplexed little
frown, though it might have been
quite necessary for you to start a
birthday-book for the occasion, | hard
" think that there was any real need
for you to have invented the endless
stories that you did. / believe you
thoroughly enjoyed taking me in!" 81
Well, at any rate. spoke the trutH
when ! told you that not another per,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
Surely Must he Pleased

Whats the matter now?" asked the
hardup landlord. Don't you see, the
plaster's all fallen off the eeiling?"
said the tenant. Well, new, hope
you're satisfied. The first thing you
did after moving in was to complain
about the ceilings being 60 low
Stray Stories.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

The Illustration shows the old sul-
grave manor house, in Northampton
shire, the English ancestral home OF
George Washington. The coat Of arms
used by Washington may be deserted
over the doorway. No attempt has
been made to restore the house, thoagh
it Is cared for and kept from wilful
destruction.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
Two-thirds Of The crime OF LoSc0a
10 committed between the hours q q
P. N. on saturdays and . .. N. On Mo-
day.

Barnacles ON Ocean Cables.
The recent Investigations fer caAls
laying in the Pacific ocean have ~
vealed the fact thatif not upon rod
bettom they become encl usted Wit
seaweed heavy enough to hrsAk thsuI
This is like dyspepsia which grows u.
til it breaks down the health. HoS
letters stomach Bitters viii care q
as well as Indigestion, Liver aAd NJ
ney troubles.
Nature Is d commandment IN 6eaA
and blood-nOt ON tables Of st0m1.2
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
In Chicaro.

Ella-Fred says that If he had the
world he would gladly lay It at my
feet. Stella-It would be real nice II
you had something to rest your feet
on.-New York World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
Tho yeestari.n,s Heart.

The heart Of a vegetarian beats on an
average IS to the minute; Chat Of the
meat eater, rs. This represents diff
ference Of 10000 beats IN swanty-four
hours.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
Deeds Are Better
Than Words. Z I

What does Hood Sassa-
paril1a do2 The as,sgves
comes fun- hroated from, :
gigantic chorus of healthy
men end happy eunaen. . 4 Dies tasS
%uhat Il slan,s to do" 4 para7es ~
blood As aothing dse can. The nts,s6u
of those eho answer thus Is legion and
t,eir sentiment IS unanimous.
Kidney Trouble =" Grip left NJ
zvith severe pains da my bach and ~
neps. Gould not epaA xvhhout support.
! began taking Hoods Sa,sapana7a asb
u,as soon seReved. Am also cared a
eatarrh and Indigestion. W. ARe4
~ Mou,rv Apenue. East HovidnHce. r y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

Genius only commands recognition
when II has created the tasts which .
to appreciate it.Eroude.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

Some French phys,aans recommend
pigs milk as nenrishing food for In
fants.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

TO CURE COLD IN ONB DAY,
Take Laxative Bromo Quintne Tablets. An
druggists refund the money II 10 fails 70 Css1A
26c. e. w, Groves SIGNATURE on each kox.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

where Apples Grow wild.
The apple grows Wild In the sand.;
wieh Islands.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22

In Switzerland 3 telephone can b
rented for So a year.
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Hoods PMS euro nvs, ms the aoHsrritatiag 80
oily csShartic to take With HosdS sarsi lssilll
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-22
Mans evil genius is ever at his rigt,
hand. ready to lead him astray.

Mans evil genius is ever at his rigtgt
hand. ready to lead hip astray.
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The Bellefontaine Republican. [volume] (Bellefontaine, Logan County, Ohio) 1855-1905, 1900-04-13
SMALL BLANKETS.

Small Blankets, &c and Zoe each.
Come early for these. Good black dress
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bolts pretty dress goods, zoe and 25e.
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Short hips. Long waist. Summer
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Zoe and 24e; new century style. Come
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North side Court House