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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Content.

Did you say they made fun of my
speech? ?" said the statesman with the
unwavering self-esteem.
Yes, I'm sorry to annoy you, but
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
"a lr.yer sJt,e.p..

Fuddle-You know Stocks, don't
you
Doctor Yes, indeed. He - now .
patient Of mine.
- Puddle Pretty wlde-awake man,
isn't he?
Doctor i should say 50. I'm treat
Ing him for insomnia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

ooh, it doesn't annoy me. You
know you can't be sure anything is a
real work Of art until somebody bur-
.lesques or satirizes it,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

% ssaAu y mere Iney sOes
num-
About the size OF It.
Father Where IS your mother,
Johnny
Johnny She's out II the back yard
whiting. ,.sss -.
FatherAre you sure she is whit
ting?
Johnny Yes, sir; she's trying to-
sharpen a lead pencil Chicago News.
Mere Matter Of Figures.
He entered the cheap restaurant and
took seat at one Of the tables. will
you have 25 cent dinner or a so cent
one, sir z" inquired the waiter.
rs there any real difference?''
Certainly, SIR
What is it,"
twenty-five cents, sir.''
At the Wrong Door.
Madam, I am soliciting for home
charities. We have hundreds OF poor.
ragged children like those at your gate,
and
Sir those children are mine!'' and
the slamming of the door could be
heard in the next street.
Distorted by Glamour
What is the honeymoon, pa %
period in a mans life during which he
considers it funny to come home and
find that his dear little wife hasn't din-
7ner ready on time. Detroit Free
Press. ISL
Recognized His Opportunity.
Ada (pensively) II hope you'll In
wife me to the wedding when you get
married.
Jack (boldly II invite you before
81 ask any one else, and II you don't
accept there won't be any wedding. =
= A Dogs Life.
Brownies Jones married rich
wife; but he leads dogs life.
Smith is that SO? Il
Brownies he doesn't do blessed
thing but lay around the house and 60
out for an airing between meals.
An Impossible Husband.
cant imagine a woman marrying
a prize fighter "
Too brutal"
should say. Why, he would never
give her q chance to talk! Philadel-
phia North American.
Got Even With Thsm.
Novelist Those confounded. critics
slated my new novel most unmerci-
fully.
Friend Well. you have your re-
venge. They had to read the book.
Il. Glias Her chsrns.
They say the Philadelphia .stenogra-
pher who has just inherited $4,000 10
very plain"
ssShe can't be with al that money
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Puvely sOsnanls ntat
Visitor Your smoking room Is beam
tifnlly furnished.
Mr.. fisnpeck Yes: Il / only wers Il.
lowed to smoke Ia ~
M. ]. Il - lsss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Halls Catarrh Cure
L taken internally. Price, 75c. III

The best people in the world some
times make mistakes.
Are You Using Aliens Foot Esse7
It Is the only cure for Swollen.
Snarting, Burning, Sweating Feet
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot Ease. powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, 25c. Sample sent FREE. ADJ
dress Allen Olmsted. Leroy, n. !.
The average cyclist gets there Wit
both feet. -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the bowels each day. In or.
der to be healthy this is necessary
Acts gently on the liver and kidneys
Cures sick headache. Price rs and Soc
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Reeosn..ed Hl. oppor.unlty.

Ada (pensiyely) ~ hope you'll In
wife me to the wedding when you get
married.
Jack Boldly I'll invite you before;
81 ask any one else, and II you don't
accept there won't be any wedding.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

IAFry hav . fttiol A yIs:er az ~
~ I bu y g6s q! n I! assss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Two bars Of Maple City Soap will do as
much washing as three Of any rosin-flled
soap and do it better and easier. All grocers.
The earliest specimen OF printing in
existence is a Chinese bank note, which
is now in the British Museum. 1t was
printed in China in the year 1868,
thirty two years before the birth Of
Johann tenberg, the reputed inven-
tor of printing
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

The most of our troubles are two
thirds anticipation and third realis
zation. a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
wonderfui Elpht

A fool in his ignorance is happiesS
than sage in his knowledg &c. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Lanes Fa nily Medicine

It's peculiar that pointed remarks
are apt to be blunt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

You'll be getting locked up, young
an. for Offering false noos. <
: Not much, shant; these pipers are
three weeks old. Moonshine.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

An cart uake in San j acinto. Cal,
caused the sinking of San Jacintol
mountain about $50 feet. The suken'
part comprises an area of 600 acres.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

arst day of DR.. kline,s Nerve Restorer.
send for FREE 800 trial bottle and treatise,
DR. h ii. kLINH. It'd. 93l Arch ST., Phifadelphia P
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Il Gli1s Her chsrn,

They say the Philadelphia stenosra-
7pher who has just inherited $4,000 II
very plain. :,
'sShe can't be with al that money
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
MANY TEACHERS
 FAILED TO PASS
Board of Examiners Has Fin-
 iShed lis Work.
CONDITIONAL CONTRACTS
Five Hundred and Sixty of the Teachers Who were Working Conditionally Have Failed to Pass
 Examination.

Age-Herald Bureau, Hotel Mabson, Mont gomery, February 2z-(Special. .)-The state board of examiners of public school teach- CTS has completed its work of examining the papers for the December examinations The report, as flied with the superintendent of education, shows that the papers of 2.1s6 applicants were examined. Out of this number 5l2 failed to pass the examination, a per centage of B. During this quarter there were 1,425 persons teaching under conditional contract, and of this number 260 were rejected. These teachers had accepted positions to teach tn the public schools un- der orders from the state board, conditioned that they should receive no pay from the state for their work in case they failed to pass the examination. Of the applicants not conditioned S34 were rejected. The next quarterly examinations VIII be held throughout the state on the 9th and 9th of March. It is not believed that there will be very many applicants for license before the next examining board.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
BESSEMER.

Bessemer, February 27.-0Special) )--Tae rolling mill has a large force of men at work completing the repairs preparatory to going actively into operation. The lbig Cor lss engine is being placed and all the en- zines have been thoroughly tested.
 The addition to the A. G. $. depot is near 1y finished, and when completed will add much to the comfort and convenience of patrons
 The Baptist Young Peoples union held all enjoyable meeting Monday night, at which entertaining papers were read by Misses Cockrell and Estes. Miss Bessie Cockrell, the president of the union resigned, as she expects soon to leave home to engage in teaching.
 Large delegations of Bessemer's citizens have enjoyed the Mardi Gras festivities in Birmingham this week. and the dummy line has been taxed to its fullest capacity. Monday night about forty were left in Bir- mingham, but the management of the line kindly ordered out a special to bring them home
 Circuit court is in session here this week. Judge A. A. Coleman presiding Court was opened Monday and Mr. C. l.. Dobbs of earnest was selected foreman of the grand jury. There are number of visit ing attorneys here, and the docket is long one.
 The town is full of candidates drawn here by the term of court.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Transfer of Manufacturing Interests

Huntsville, February 27.-(Special.)-A transfer of manufacturing interests that may mean great deal to Huntsville was announced at a late hour last night. Joshua -Coons, who owned a half interest in the West Huntsville cotton mills, has sold his interest In the mlis the big warehouse and a large amount of cotton to his former partner, T. w. Pratt and Russell Pratt, late of Minnesota. The cons.dera tion, which ran well up into the tens of thousands, has been paid over.
 The West Huntsville cotton mill has 5,2S0 spindles, and has enough orders ahead to run it night and day several months. It was built by T. w. Pratt and Joshua Coons several years ago. and has made money since the day 1t began running Rus sell Pratt will remove his family here and take an active interest in the management of the industry. It is believed that the Pratt brothers will build and operate a large oil mill this year, together with the cotton mill
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
High Price For Cotton

The continued rise in the cotton market is having splendid effect on general trade in this section. Cotton reached the high water mark for this season on the streets here today, S% cents being made for one lot sold. Local cotton men express the belief that spot cotton will sell here for 10 cents before the close of the season. A careful investi- gation by the local warehouses reveals the fact that there is practically no cotton left in the country for market. Some of the larger planters have been holding their crop, and as a result they are striking 1t rich this year.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
GREATEST OF ALL
 HER MARDI GRAS
Mobile Celebrated With Ex-
 traordinary SpIendor.
THE PARADE WAS GORGEOUS
King Carnival Reigns in Paris and the City Two Inches Deep in Con fetti-A Variegated
 Snow Storm

Mobile, Ala, February 27.-Mardi Gras in Mobile was celebrated with extraordinary splendid. The attendance exceeded that of any like occasion in the past. Public con- certs took up the morning hours. At 1 o'clock the Knights of Revelry, with seven floats illustrated Hawthorne's legend of the dragons teeth. Following came the parade of Felix, his majesty the emperor seated upon globe surrounded by figures emble- nautical of the four quarters, and with imi- tatons of the samples of the earth's az ricultural products Following were four floats dedicated to the gods of husbandry, all very brilliant in design and execution. Next were the Mardi Gras pilgrims who caricatured an old time parade of the vol unteer fire department Then the comic COW boys with a take off on plain life came for their share of applause.
 At night the order of Myths paraded with ten floats showin the cosmogony of heaven, the planets of the sun, etc. This was one of the most striking exhibitions ever seen in Mobile.
 A grand ball of the Myths took place later in Temperance hall At the same time Felix's grand ball was on in full swing at the Princess theater.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
On Trial For Criminal Assault

Huntsville, February 27.-(specfal.) )-John Moore, a former prominent merchant of Madison, is on trial in the circuit court for an alleged criminal assault upon Ola Gooch, hts 10-year-old second cousin. It is alleged that Moore brought the girl to Huntsville several months ago and assault- ed her while returning home in a buggy. The girl kept the secret several days until physician examined her and asked the direot question. Moore disappeared after the girls condition became known and was arrested near Fayetteville. For time a iynchtlg was feared. The defendant is married and has seven grown children and ten grandchildren. He maintains his innCeence.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
MOntgomery's Growth

Montgomery is steadily growing both in population and commercial importance. As an index to this growth, the postoffice re- ceipts here for the month of January this year, as compared with the same month last year shSw an increase of 27 per cent The deposits show an increase of s1 per cent. The total receipts from the sale of stamps, envelopes, etc, for January this year was $4S69.35. as against $3 S34. 76 for the same period last year. The receipts for de- posts for January during January this year were s6,39232, as against $4 4,S6402 for the corresponding month last year.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Great Timein Paris

Paris, February 27.-A drzzling rain and a leaden sky this evening threatened to make the fete of Mardi Gras a complete failure so far as Paris is concerned. Never theless a good number of people gathered along the boulevards where confetti battles were allowed and, splashing through the mud and rain, exchanged volleys of these festive missiles. As evening approached, however, the rain ceased. Crowds focked to the avenue Des Champs Elysee and the boulevards, where all the stores were closed, and soon the traditional gaiety of the Parisians asserted itself, and king carnival reigned supreme. From one end of Paris to the other the air was filled with clouds of confetti, especially in front of the cafes, from which colored serpentines were tn. own in return. A living sea of mcrry-makers thronged the principal thoroughfares and the sidewalks and roadways were inches deep with confetti, as though PaTts had passed through varigated snow storm.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Bryan in Mississippi

Jackson, Miss, February H.-Hon. W. J. Bryan spoke to an audience of 1.5Oo people in representative hall this evening, dividing his time equally between free silver, trusts and imperialism. His denunctation of the latter was especially severe. the policy of the administration in tfe Philippines and Porto Rico being compared with that of the government towards the south dur ing the reconstruction period.
 Colonel Bryan left tonight for Baton Rouge, where he speaks tomorrow night. He will be in Shreveport March IS and in Galveston the following day. At the lat- ter place he joins his wdfe, and will rest for e few weeks.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
MISS TAYLOR MARRIED
Niece of Hannis Taylor Becomes 2
 Bride.

St. Louis, Mo-, February 27.-sIiss Annie Gray Taylor, only daughter of Mrs. George Taylor, of this city, and niece of Hon. Han- nis Taylor, ex-minister to Spain, was joined in wedlock this evening to James Kim Fbrough Jones, Jr., son of United States Sen- ator J. K. Jones, of Arkansas Rev. Archi- bald Carr officiated at the ceremony. which was held in the parlors of the West End hotel. A reception followed the ceremony. Misses Virginia Davis, of Kentucky, and Josephine Conway, of Arkansas, were bridesmaids. F. w. Plant, of Minneapolis, acted as best man. Among the out-of-town guests at the wedding were Senator and Mrs. Jones and Miss Jones, of Arkansas; Mr. and Mrs. James Taylor, of Mobile; Mrs. Wiley Harris and Mrs. Matthews of Louis- vile,
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

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The age-herald., 1900-02-28
New Cotton Mil For Anniston

Anniston. February 7.-(special.-William Noble, Jno H. Noble and James Keith, Jr., will erect hundred thousand dollar cotton mill here at once and are now arranging for the machinery. This will be Annistons fifth cotton mill, and second new one for the two months of this year.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Sanford Pleased withOutlook

Oplike, February 27.-(Special.) )-Hon. w. J. Sanford returned home Saturday from a three weeks canvass of the state. He is delighted with his reception every where, and with the outlook generally. He is receiving urgent appeals from friends in Birmingham to make contest in Jef- ferson county. He has the matter under consideration, but has not yet reached decision. If he does, the contest in Jeffer- son will be lively.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
HUNDRED DOLLARS REWARD
Offered For the Arrest of J. D. Cathart
 and Miss Young

Huntsville, February N-(Special.)- )--Chief of Police D. D. Overton has received message from Commerce, Tenn, asking him to be on the lookout for J. B. Cathart and Miss Lula Young. who elcped from that place several days ago. Cathart and Miss Young are wanted by the wife of the for mer and the relatives of the latter. Cath art has wife and two children, whom he deserted for Miss Young. The relatives of the young lady offer reward of 800 for their arrest.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Opposed to Treaty

'I cannot understand how a republican administration could abandon the position hitherto held by the part that the Clayton Bulwer treaty had become non-existent. The proposed treaty, even If defeated, as it surely is to be, will leave serious mischief behind, since it has recognized the Clayton Bulwer treaty and given it something like life.
 My view is that Briton should now be asked to recognize once for all that no canal will be built which is not to be con- trolled Dy this republic as it pleases in peace or war. That while we recognize and will respect the rights possessed by foreign powers upon this continent we will press by every legitimate means for steadily lesses- ing them until not a vestige remains. and that under no condition will any new power or right of influence ever be permitted
 ''This, according to my idea, is true Americanism, and should rather solidify American power upon American soil by the foot than acquire dllusory possessions on another continent by the hundred miles.
 "In the one case we have substance. in the other only shadow, bringing grave dan gers with 1t.
 "T am inclined to agree with you that to adopt the new treaty is to commit political suicide for the forthcoming campaign.
 "Yours truly, one who has never voted anything but the republican ticket, and who hopes he may never be compelled to do so
 (sfgneO ANDREW CARNEGTE."
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
DIR. Y. E. HOLLOWAY
 SPECIALIST PRIVATE DISEASES

Most men fall In business by trying to do too many things. To be sue. cessIul evefs ono should select some one special business, and to that devote his whole time and attention. For the past thirteen years in the city of Bir- mlngham. Ala. have treated exclu-
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Electric Cars Running in Huntsville

Huntsville, February 27-(Spec!al)-Trle first car ran over the lines of the Hun.s- vile Electric railway from Merrimac to Dallas this afternoon, and the cars began their regular runs tonight
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
No New Leases

Huntsville, February 27.-(Special.) .)-No new cases of smallpox have been reported in this city since last Tuesday, and the scare among the citizens has died out. On- ly three cases are being treated.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
Prominent Wedding

Huntsville, February 27.-(special)-C. H. Pulley, prominent young business man, and Miss Francis Nolen were married this evening at the home of the brides father, c. L. Nolen. Rev. J. w. Caldwell officiat- ing. A small party of friends were present MT and Mrs. Pulley departed tonight on their honeymoon trip to Cincinnati.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

Better live well than live long," You may experience both if you take Hoods Sarsaparilla.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28
CARNEGIE ON THE
 PORTO RICAN BILL
President Mckinley Should Be
 Loyalty Supported.
OPPOSED TO CANAL TREATY
He Says When Such Party Men as Littlefsld Opposes the Porto Rican Tariff Bill 1t Means
 Serious Trouble

New York, February 27.-Andrew Carne- gie has written the following letter to a prominent republican in Washington, strong supporter of the president:
 "As one looks over the situation he is has been right at first upon each of three vital stages in the drama. He was right in counseing delay in declaring war against Spain, when he was assured that his right ful demand for Canadian home rule (home rule in Cuba of the Canadian type), was within reach. Members of his own party in congress were wrong when they failed to support the president, and under disgust of passion declared war contrary ito his ad- vice.
 'In the second important crisis our lead CT was also right at first and showed the highest political wisdom. The Philippines were not to be demanded, but the Pandora's box to be left for Spain to struggle with.
 Again in regard to porto Rico he has been right from the very start. The con- stitutional issue would have been avoided and all gone well had he been Loyalty sup ported in congress. He showed rare states manship, seeing it was our duty to extend to the islands the right assured to all parts of the country, viz, the inestimable bless ings of tho free exchange of duties.
 A can Serious Trs ub'e
 "When such prompt and loyal party men in congress as Mccall, Littleield, Powers, Lorimer and others declare that they can- not vote for any tariff against Porto Rico, because such would be unconstitutional halt has to be called. To override the votes of such republicans by democratic votes means serious trouble for the party. It should not be drought of. It is to be hoped that the party leaders in congress will conclude to support the president and give Porto Rico its constitutional right of free exchange.
 Thus in each of three crises which have arisen we find the president differs from Philip, who began drunk and only ended sober. The president begins right, and the party will do well to note that fact and hereafter follow his first advice. Our party in congress has been wrong in opposing the presidents first decision, and the pres ident has been wrong in being so easily frightened by threatened opposition. The result of this, let us hope is to be that congress will be more inclined to follow the presidents judgment hereafter, as first delivered, and the president seeing what results attend congressional opposition will resolve to stand more firmly in what he sees at the start to be the right and true policy.
The age-herald., 1900-02-28

N. Y. seed potatoes. J. H. Mccary Co.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-11-13

for German-American papers, which he
found so poorly paid that he abandoned
IT and set himself to master the English
language. This arduous task he so
thoroughly accomplished that in 1858,
after having filled reportorial positions
with credit. he was called upon to report
the great Lincoln-Douglas political cam
apaign for an Eastern paper. His occu-
patton was now apparently fixed in the
line of his tastes, and for nearly a score
Of years he pursued this chosen work,
holding a place among the successful
journalists of the country. In 1853 the
Cincinnati Comercial sent Mr.. Willard to
Colorado to write up the great gold dis
coverieS. Two years later he did politi-
cal correspondence for the New YORK
Herald and spent the winter in Spring
field as q correspondent in confidential
relations with Mr. Lincoln. During the
rebellion he continued his NEWSPAPER
work as the war correspondent of the
New York Tribune and Herald, the Chi
cago Tribune, the Cincinnati Gazette and
European papers. He saw great deal
of hazardous service and achieved much
distinction in the work. At the close of
the war he did newspaper work both in
this country and Europe. For two
years Of this time, from 1868 to 1870. he
was secretary of the American Social
Science association. Early in 1881 he
acquired possession of the New York