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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17
CAMPFIRE SKETCHES.
GOOD SHORT STORIES FOR THE
VETERANS.

Arlington in Winter. a Poem by Rev.
DIR. e. o. Brown-Hoaxing tho British
Fleet--A Real Dog of War-How a
Young Soldier Died.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17
First Meoa.s,tr.

Glow would you define crying
need?'' asked the teacher of the rhe--
toric class.
"A handkerchief replied the SOL
emn young man with the wicked eye.
Chicago Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17
How Johnny Hurt Him.

Mother-What are you crying for,
child?
Johnny hurt me.
How, pray?"
Il was going to hit him with my
fist, when he ducked his head and
struck theswall. :"
One e1cuse is better than
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17
Arlington in Winter.

o. comrades, we who gently sleep
Meath the evergreens and snow,
"All's quiet" where, below the hill,
Potomac's waters flow.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17

"All's quiet" at the front tonight,
And white the ground and chill;
For since the angel sounded taps,
The camp is wondrous still.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17

They are the pulse and throb of life,
Which, like a mighty sea,
Moves on resistless in it's sweep
To larger liberty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-17

Calls quiet" here; the guns are
stacked,
The guidons all are furled;
The lights are out, and while you
sleep
Daaca rulac yo,,r ci1aot world
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
FOR WOMEN ANDHOME
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND NATIONS.
How TO Dress the Little Giris-A Pretty
Green and white Fouinrd -Frock of
riaue-Our Cooking school 49, House.
hold Hints.
A Hint from Paris.

Glace silk is the most fashionable
material for summer nantes. These
are being made to throw about ones
shoulders when wearing a dressy re-
ception gown or with u docollete even
ing gown. Pearl gray cloth makes an
elegant wrap. heavy stitched bands be-
ing a feature of the trimming. Many
OF the nantes have n N-shaped front
consisting of fuzzy rufies OF chiffon or
deep Outings OF chiffon and lace. a
great deal of lace and feather trim
ming adds to the beauty of some of the
nantes.
Glace silk, yelled In white lace, or In
beautiful luXeuil lace. are fayori'e
combinations for parasols. The eX-
quisite pastel shades make the parasols
n thing of beauty. Some are RULED
throughout; some are lined with puff
fings OF chiffon; others have the stripes
of the goods running horizontally;
some are of white chiffon trimmed
with bands of black lace. others again
are embroidered In Tambour stitch
ing. Some of the handles are carved
In designs Of parrots and birds heads.
the long necks twisted into crooks.
All up-to-date girls will this summer
have n huge bow Of ribbon on the
handles of their parasols and the
brighter the color the more chic.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
Ito be ~continued.)
Greek To Her.

An exchange quotes the following
conversation between husband and
wife. She suddenly addresses him
What are you reading so absorbing
ly?" ITS a e Scotch novel," oh
cries the wife with enthusiasm, I'm
so fond OF those dear dialect things!
Do read me a %little!" Can you un-
derstand it?" Can understand it?'
she repeats, loftily. We'll, I should
hope anything you are reading need
not be Greek to mel" "No, but II
might be Scotch" "Well, go on
read just where you are" ""Ye see
Elspie,' said Duncan, doucely, i
might haze mair the matter wi me
than we wad be spierin'. Aiblins ma
cen is a bit drazzlit, an I'm hearin'
the poolses thuddin' In ma ears, an
ma TONGUE Is clavln' when 1t sud be
gaein'; an div we no hear the dirlin'
o. ma HART; an feel the shakin' o. me
hond this day gin I gat a glimpse o
We, sair hirplin' like an auld mon;
Div we nae guess what's a. the steer
Kinney. wi'out me gaein' 1t mair
words?'" stop! Stop! For good.
ness sake! What In the world Is the
creature trying to say?" He Is max
ing a declaration of love-" "A decla-
ration OF love! thought he was tell
ing a lot OF symptoms to his doctor!"
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

greasy move Il: bring a clean part
over the stain, and then apply the iron
again. Repeat this until the stain has
quite disappeared.
For polishing furniture: One third
linseed oil. one-third t%urpentine and
one-third vinegar. The bottle must be
shaken every time an application is
made.
To be delivered from ants make q
pyramid Of crooks or other vessels con-
tanning sugar, bread. cakes, etc, with
the lower one standing In water.
For washing carpets: Dissolve a box
Of any good washing powder In two
gallons OF boiling water: use as a soap
when cold.
A sure exterminator for reaches Is
powdered borax.
The best remedy for bed bugs Is
blue ointment.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
Swapping War Stories.

Senator Shoup and Gen. Eppa Hun
ton were swapping war stories the
other day. and the talk ran upon great
losses In a single battle. my regl-
ment," said Gen. Hunton. had been
reduced from its full complement to
200 men when 1t participated In Pick
ett's charge at Gettysburg. How many
men OF that regiment do you think
came out Of that charge alive?" Sena-
tor Shoup could not guess. "Only
ten" said Gen. Hunton.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

She Is very happy this evening. BE-
tween her and George stands a tea
table. and George is laughing and
pouring out the tea, desperately par
ticular as to sugar and cream, waiting
on his mother with gentle courtesy.
Her pale cheeks have taken a pink
tinge, soft as the blush on a girlish
face. She wears lilac ribbons I her
flmy lace cap. and lace rutfles fall over
her slender hands.
In upon this homelike scene stalks
a trouble dark and horrible.
The maid. with a pale face, opens the
door and stands trembling. looking
from her mistress to the face OF the
young man who is so calmly helping
himself to a second cup OF tea.
We'll. Mary, what is it," he asks.
gaily tossing a lump OF sugar to a fox
terrier sitting at his feet.
"Oh. Mr.. George, l don't know"
stammers the girl. 1T is something
dreadful, sir. There is q sergeant and
a constable in the hall"
George lays down his cup. but no
idea Of the truth rises in his mind.
The bank robbed? That Is odd!
But I am not a magistrate. What do
they want me for?" he says. "I1l
just step out and ask the sergeant
what it means"
But before he can leave the
there Is the sound of a little confusion
in the hall, and Doctor Carter, with a
grave. desperate face. hurries In and
goes straight to Mrs. Bouverie.
"My dear old friend, there is some
monstrous mistake! There, don't get
frightened. the whole thing is impos-
sible-a travesty of justice, that's
what 1t is, a driveling idiot making a
statement like a lunatic! You'll set
them right in ten minutes, George.
won't you?"-a shade Of anxiety creep
ing into his voice.
What Is it?" asks Mrs. Bouverie,
sitting up, pale and trembling. Doc
tor Carter, what is 1t all about?"
He pats the trembling hands he
holds.
my dear lady, leave 1t to George. It
Is all nonsense-the laundering Saville
and that fool of a bank clerk"
But I don't understand! What has
my son to do with it," asks Mrs. Bou-
verie. getting frightened.
Sure, I'm telling you!" cries the
doctor, his natural tongue getting the
upper hand, 1T seems some one
drugged the clerk and robbed the bank
and the fool. dazed with ~chloroform,
has saddled the crime on George!"
ION me?" George exclaims, a flush
OF Indignation dyeing his forehead.
How dare any one say such a thing"
"They have dared" retorts the doc
tor %furiously. Mrs. Bouverie, George
can explain everything; you mustn't
excite yourself. George, my boy, you
were at the bank this morning.
Eyes; | cashed a cheque." George
says, his face growing stern.
Yes; afterwards Saville saw you
wiring off a hundred p~ounds-your
money, Of course; but you've just got
to tell them that. And, look here"
Doctor Carter stops short at the look
that has come over the face OF George
Bouverie-a stricken. conscious look.
"A hundred pounds! Oh. George.
what does II mean?" cries his mother,
weeping now in her fear.
George gives one look at her, and
then his eyes meet the troubled. in
quiring gaze Of the doctor.
my boy, my boy. surely you'll set
1t right" the old man stammers.
George Bouverie's face Is as white
as death. He touches Doctor Carter
on the arm. 81 will go and speak to
the sergeant" he says, in a hard, cold
voice.
ITO be continued.)
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
CHAPTER vi.

1T was a very near thing indeed"
the doctor says, when at last he sue
ceeds in restoring Mr.. Grey. This
young man has a weak heart. and very
little more would have finished him."
AS 1t is, the cashier lies limp and liv-
i'd from the effects Of chloform, by
whom administered 1t were hard to
say
Sebastian Saville watches eagerly,
hungrily, while Mr.. Grey's dazed SEN
ses come back, and he casts terrified
glances round.
There, now you are all right" says
the bank manager %nervously and i'm
patiently.
He is anxious to find out II the
cashier can give any account Of the as
sault upon him, any clue to the per-
petrator of the outrage.
A couple of policemen stand by. Mr..
Grey's eyes turn towards them almost
apprehensively.
He must have got a terrible shock
to be SO unnerved and shaken.
NOW, Mr.. Grey, try and give us
some account OF this mystery. You
must know something" Mr.. Saville
says. Every moments delay gives
the thief time to get off. 1t seems
from the hasty inspection made by Mr..
Kelly that over a hundred pounds have
been taken"
The injured mans lips writhe, and a
damp sweat stands out on his fore
head: he lifts two shaking hands.
HE tried to murder mel" he gasps
almost inarticulately. ~ was all alone.
and he sprang owe the counter!"
"Who?" asks Mr.. Saville. with des-
perate earnestness. Quick! do you
know who II was?"
The cashiers face turns ashen; he
has not yet recovered by any means.
His eyes o. anxiously round.
Mr.. Grey, you are losing time" the
manager says TT Is OF the greatest
Importance that your statement should
be made perfectly clear"
81 will tell all l know" the young
mar whispers with difficulty. you
had gone to your lunch, Mr., Kelly. II
was very quiet, about two o'clock, a
time very few people are about. ]
was writing in the ledger when the
b. k door opened and a man came in,
IN had a small bag in his hand. He
presented a cheQue for payment; 1t
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

Occasionally IA piece Of fancy WORK
on the lace order does not show SOIL
enough to justify sacrificing Its new
ness to the process Of washing. III
such work Is laid away for a week IN
a heavy book between blue tissue pa
per, having had rubbed into the solled
places calcined magnesia or pipeclay'
IL will come out cleaned and brighten
ed by the process. This is n good way
to treat Battenberg and point lace
work which has become dingy or yell
low,
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
SCHOOL.
French Eggs and spinach.

POaCh as many cggs as you may
require and let them get cold. Then
-four each egg. dip into a rich batter
and fry a golden brown. Cook some
spinach, press 1t through n sieve. re-
II IL to the saucepan, add to 1t but
ter, pepper, salt and a squeeze OF lem
on Juice, and make very hot. Place
the spinach on n long dish In n mound,
place the Eggs In n row on this and
pour round n good brown gravy.
Egg PIE.
Grease n pie dish. then break Into
1t about half as many whole eggs as 1t
will contain. They should be dropped
in carefully. SO as not to break the
yolks. Then for each egg add n table
spoonful Of cream and one teaspoonful
of run butter. Season the whole with
pepper. salt and chopped parsley. gar
lie. IL 1t be liked. Cover the pie dish
with q top crust, cut Sits across It
and bake at once In a sharp oven TO
a delicate brown.
Deyiled Eggs.
Hard boil -four eggs. and when cold
remove the shells and cut them In
halves, crush the yolks lin amortar, II
you have one). with a teaspoonful OF
anchovy. the same Of French mustard,
and enough cayenne to make the mix
ture hot in flavor; add a piece OF but
err the size OF a walnut. then refill
the eggs with this paste. shaping II
Ike a cone and cutting of the points
of the whites to make the half eggs
stand on the dish. Serve cold ant
garnish with cress and radishes.
Eggs u In Charlotte.
For this delicious dish Is required
three eggs, a gill Of good white sauce
a teaspoonful of chopped parsley. I
pinch Of thyme. salt, pepper, cayenne
and nutmeg. buttered toast. Double
this recipe for a large family.
Warm the sauce, beat the yolks Of
the eggs with the seasoning; beat the
whites to a stiff froth. stir them tC
the yolks; add all to the scauce. Sti,
and cook gently for a minute or two
Spread the mixture carefully on some
hot buttered toast; put In the ven to
brown delicately and serve at once.
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CHAPTER V.-(Continued.)

SI1Af LII
Something must have happened,
People are running. There Is a little
crowd round the bank, and a police
man is pushing his way through,
What can 1t be? Sebastian joins rne
crowd, and the people fall back and
make way. Mr.. Saville is a magis-
trate, and every one stands aside to let
him pass.
In the bank itself a small, eager
crowd are peering over the counter at
a strange scene within. The bank
manager is STOPPING over a PROSTATE
~figure-the body of the cashier, limp
and insensible.
That there has been an outrage is
plain to the commonest understanding.
The floor Is strewn with papers, and a
stool is overturned. There must have
been a desperate struggle before the
young man was overpowered. The
place Is a regular wreck. AT first the
general opinion is that the cashier is
dead-murdered, most probably. There
is a heavy, faint odor of ONE drug.
Mr.. Kelly, the bank manager, lifts
an ashen face.
1T must have been very quickly
done! | had not left the bank ten
minutes! / was at my lunch, and
when l got back l found Grey like
this!"
Has any n gone for a doctor?"
Mr.. Saville puts the question as he
stands looking down on the livid, in
sensible face Of the bank clerk.
Give him air; open his collar" he
says. and glances around on the scene
of confusion-the money lying on the
floor, the books. the
Sebastian Stops suddenly and picks
up a cheque off the floor. George Bou-
we're is scrawled across the back Of 1t.
Without a word he hands the cheque
to the bank manager, remarking:
"Mr. Bouvere may be able to throw
some light on this. l met him COM
ing out OF the bank about a quarter Of
an hour ago. He can at least say II
everything was right then"
Where Is Mr.. Bouverie now"
Gone home, | fancy. He was wiz
ing off a large sum of money at the
poStohltV Whcu L htt hib'
Mr.. Kelly turns white as his eyes
meet those Of Sebastian.
81 do not know IL anything has been
taken" he says very low, still chatting
away at the limp hands of Mr.. Grey.
Then the doctor hurries in and makes
an examination.
THE man Is not dead; he has been
chloroformed."
1uis is the verdict, and the news
goes out to the little knot of people
outside. Not only has the cashier been
chloroformed, but the bank has been
robbed. So far has been ascertained
by a hastily examination.
1t is a very clever robbery, evident
ly we'll planned and carried out sue
cessfully during the time the manager
was at his lunch. Nothing further
can be known till Mr.. Grey RECEIVERS
consciousness. The cashier, who is a
very uninteresting young man. be-
comes all at once an object of excite
ment and discussion, and through the
length and breadth Of Portraven the
news goes like wildfire.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

The French color manufacturers are
not credited with one new product this
year, while the Dutch, Swiss and Ger
mans are fully represented with a gen.
erous quota.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
CHAPTER VII.

The evening sunlight Is slanting
across the lawn. making a glory OF
the dancing d~affodiis: and the birds
are holding a concert that commenced
with the dawn this morning. Such a
tender, loving spring evening.
The sur shines In at the windows OF
the Grange, and one shaft rests low
ingly or the fair head of George Bou-
verie.
Mrs. Bouverie looks at the sunshine
and at the face OF her handsome son,
and smiles as she gazes. Her W eyes
are very sweet and patient.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
Tags on

The children of the poor In Japan
are always labeled. In case they should
stray away from their homes while
their mothers are engaged In domestic
duties.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

A pretty little green and white fou-
lard frock for a thirteen years old las
sic is presented in the picture. 1t Is
rather deliberately trimmed with heavy
cream lace, edged with stitched bands
of white taffeta. The hat Is a leghOrn
having a corded silk crown. and Is
dressed with white roses and knots OF
black velvet ribbon.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

Diseased Cattle from Argentina.-A
dispatch from Liverpool says that re-
Gently two cattle ships from Argentina
brought to Liverpool 400 bullocks and
200 sheep. all affected with foot and
mouth disease. They were slaughtered
and their feet and heads burld at sea.
BY a new law nc more such cattle or
sheep will be permitted to land even
for slaughter purposes.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

II a man doesn't lose his sweetheart
when he acquires a wife he is indeed
lucky. :
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08

Dairy farmers should hold onto
every calf that is likely to make a
good diary COW. Just now, when veal
calves are abnormally high in price.
the temptation Is great to let go Of
them. This is especially the case with
the man that is a little hard-up for
ready cash. The man that lets 60 OF
promising calves now 10 depriving
himself Of good dairy cows In the
years to come. The high price Of
calves today would seem to indicate
high prices for dairy cows a few years
hence. The money that Is permitted
to remain invested In the dairy calf
will In many cases prove exceedingly
profitable.
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
Housecleaning Hints.

Housecleaning Hints.
To clean wall paper: Lay a sheet OF
thick blotting paper over the stain,
and then press a hot iron over 1t. As
soon as the blotting paper becomes
The Red Cloud chief., 1900-06-08
Corn for

Corn that Is to be grown for fodder
should not be planted too close. The
old idea used to be to SOW 1t very
close under the impression that the
closer It was planted the more would
be produced on an acre. The opposite
is the fact to a certain limit. 1t
should be planted far enough apart to
permit each stalk to get a good
growth. This we'll developed stalk
will be able to make strong roots and
draw nourishment from soil further
down. When the corn Is sown close
each stalk makes a very meager
growth and the roots are small. The
feeding depth is curtailed at the ex-
pense of the total yield. The thick
ness Of planting cannot be fixed by
an arbitrary rule, but must depend
on the strength OF the soil and the
variety OF corn grown. But the fact
should not be lost sight of that the
stalks should be permitted to get
about their full development to be good
fodder.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-28
BIG ENGINE SPEEDY.
Special Train Of Colorado Excursion.
lists Tests New Engine.

Railway men of all classes are watch.
ing with much interest the tests of the
1900 series" of engines of the Rock
Island road. the largest running ont
Of Chicago in, passenger service. En-
ginc No. 1901 was given its first Sc
we're tes. for power and speed last
week. The patrons of the Rock Isl,
and's first excursion to Colorado occu-
pied fourteen Of the largest aud heav-
lest coaches. This was enough for
two trains to be pulled by ordinary
passenger engines of the day, consid-
ering the speed required. The big
engine did all that was expected of it
and more. Between Chicago and
Rock Island it pulled that train of
fourteen coaches with ease on schedule
time and when called on for little
extra effort developed speed OF over
~ miles an hour.
Engines of that class will haul all
the special trains which will be used
by the Rock Island in its series of
Colorado excursions, at the rate of
one fare plus $500 for the round trip.
Three more excursions will be given.
leaving here July ., July II and Au-
gust /. The departing time Of the
special trains will be 4:4j pm, but
on the dates named excursion tickets
viii also be hOnored on all regular
trains. The special trans TO be used
are high class throughout. Through
dining car service is provided and the
run from Chicago to Colorado is made
with only one night on the road. Ex-
cursion rates will be made to Colorado
and Utah from all points on the line
Of the Rock Island between the Mis-
souri, River and Chicago. Chicago
Inter-Ocean.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-28
FESTIVAL
At Sherman Was Financial Success
personal News.
lspeclal Corrcsnondence.l

Especial Corrcspondence.)
Sherman. June 26.- Sunday was the
hottest day of the season.
Mr.. and Mrs. Mart Miller are the
happy parents of another little girl
that made its appearance Friday af-
ternoon.
The festival held at the High church
on Saturday night was financial sue
cess. Over $3T was realized from the
sale of Ice Cream, strawberries and
peanuts.
Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Baughnan of Ak
ron spent Sunday with his brother
William.
Mr. and Mrs. VIM Hackenberg of
Wadsworth spent Sunday with Mart
Miller's family.
Wm. Baughmnn the plasterer, took
the contract to plaster % houses one
day last week. He reports business
booming in his line.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Swan returned
to their home in Goshen, Ind Thurs
day after three weeks visit with
his brother. Ferd's. family.
Mrs. Porter of Akron visited her
daughter, Mrs John Cox several days
last week
Mart Miller had several sheep killed
by dogs the fore part of last week.
Mrs. Charles Myers made Il business
trip TO Seville Friday.
Pete Snydess purchased a new sur
rey last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Harter visit
ed with their niece, Mrs. Bert Roath.
in Sharon last Thursday.
The Swan boys purchased "A new
Buckeye binder of the general agent,
Mr.. II. Walker, Wednesday.
Robt. Helmick went to Orrvillc ON
his bike Saturday to attend the Wink.
ler horse sale.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1900-06-28

trose spent Sunday with their daugh-
ter, Mrs. o. Il. Hershey at this place.
Miss Mandy Heller entertained her
Sunday school class of little folks last
Thursday afternoon from > to o.
clock. Ice cream and cake were serv-
ed.
Mr.. Claude Mel! has returned home
to Akron after spending week with
Harve Stine at this place.
Mr.. Wilbur Alexander who was n
member of the signal corps of Com
pany l., 18th regiment, and served in
the late war at the Philippine islands,
was relieved of his long suffering We'd
nesday evening. He was 26 years of
age, and was beloved by all who knew
him. Burial took place at Center Bath,
and was largely attended
The Kings Daughters held an all
day meeting Thursday at the home of
Mrs. Mira Barker. There were about
40 present. Mrs. J. Pardee, Mrs. Chas.
Scobie and Mrs. Christian were admit
ted TO membership.
A grand celebration will be given
July i, by X. o. T. NJ. A ball game
will be held between the Worden's and
Baths. A dance will be given in the
evening and beautiful display of
fireworks.
Miss Bessie Gerst of Johnsons Cor
ners, spent several days last week
with her grandfather at this place.
Mr. and Mrs. VIII Boughton of Bar
berton spent Saturday and Sunday
with friends at this place.