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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
SLAVERY IN sULU.
SECRETARY Meikleiohn's Letter to Bryan
EvaAas Tho

SECRETARY Meiltlejohn's Letter to Bryan
Evades the Issue.
Acting Secretary of War Meiklejohn,
says a Washington dispatch, "has
written to Mr.. Bryan" denying the
truth Of the latter's statement that
the Mckinley administration has rec
ognized slavery In the Sulu islands.
Mr.. Meiklejohn calls Mr.. Bryan's at
tention," the dispatch goes on to say,
"to the fact that the president approx
ed General Bates agreement with the
Sulu sultan with the understanding
and reservation that this agreement
was not to be deemed in any way to
authorize or give the consent of the
United States to the existence of sla-
very in the Sulu Archipelago, thing
made impossible by the thirteenth
amendment to the constitution Of the
United States"
That is all very we'll, Secretary
Meiklejohn. But the sultan and dolos
of Sulu continue to hold their slaves
and keep their harems just the same.
And the United States authorities in
the Philippines under the or
ders of President McKinley-have
made not the least attempt to inter-
fere with either of these practices.
The constitution declares that slavery
"shall not exist in any place subject to
the jurisdiction of the United States.
1t does exist in the Sulus in direct vio-
lation of the constitution, and Secre-
tary Meiklejohn well knows it. And
he knows, too, that President McKin-
ley, despite his paper disapproval-
which may or may not have been COM
municated to the polygamous slave
driving sultan-has made no attempt
to suppress it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

before thee. thought that perhaps
thou were going to bring another wife
TO place over me; and 1 prayed Allah
that it might not be so, for did I not
save thee from the cholera, o my hus-
band. All! you love me still do you
not?" she cried, taking one of his
hands and placing it upon her fore
head.
The tall soldier looked kindly down
upon his wife as he replied: II have
not forgotten, Khadija. Didst thou
think had done so?"
Il do not know" she returned, but,
o, Muhammad, there is a greater dan
ger than the cholera nigh thee
Khadija paused as if fearful that she
had said more than was prudent, and
drawing her chudder about her with a
significant glance left the bungalow
The Jamadar thoughtfully regarded his
wife's retreating figure, then adjusting
his turban, he also left the house, max
ing his way through the Viceregal
compound just as darkness was swiftly
descending. Avoiding the buildings OF
the Viceregal lodge, the jamadar finally
approached spot screened by clump
of bamboo, about which he peered in a
manner that indicated the keeping of
q secret appointment.
Evidently disappointed in his expec-
tations, he impatiently strobe back and
forth a short distance, when voice at
his elbow caused him to start, for the
owner had approached him unobserved.
'Ah! my brave soldier" cried the
voice softly. Surprised at your post.
That is not good. am late, know
for the rendezvous, but miladi took a
terrible time over her dressing to-
night"
If the enemy always surprised in
such form, who would fear the con-
sequences" CALAMITY replied tie native
officer, as he salaamed low before 81
dainty white form.
Thank you, SIR" rejoined the girl.
All, mol" exclaimed the girl play
fully avoiding his embrace. mo, not
those things. but yet would like that
you should prove your love-
Tell me, tell me how?" he besought
eagerly.
The Jamadar drew close to her and
passionately whispered: Thou are as
beautiful as the lotus bud. | love thee.
! would make thee my wife. ASK any,
thing OF me. money, jewels, silks.
What is it you desire. my treasurer
1T is such a little, little thing that
I would like you to do; and still.
Tell me quickly" he interposed.
Well, hush!" Then starting as tba
bamboos creaked. "Ah! what was
that?" she asked. What noise was
that among the bushes?''
1t is nothing" replied the Jamadar.
drawing his sword and thrusting it be-
tween the canes. Perhaps a iackal
or fox Do not be frightened. Come.
tell me the little thing that is to be the
price Of thy love-
Listen" said the girl, drawing
closer to her companion. The viceroy
has been busy these two days with
some papers that row lie on his table.
I am curious to know if the name Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
THE BANK SCANDAL,

Among the most unsavory of the
scandals of the Mckinley administra-
ton is that of the National City Bank
of New York City This bank, domi-
mated by the Standard Oil trust, was
enabled through Secretary Gage and
potent political pull, to invade the
United States treasury. This scandal
furnished the democratic party with
much campaign material and threat
ened for time to disrupt the republi.
can party.
The National City bank was selected
by Secretary Gage, with full approval
OF President Mckinley, as the distri-
buting agent for all the internal rev.
enue funds of the government during
the financial crisis of last December.
BY this favoritism it is estimated that
in few months the bank cleared
about $2,50O,OOO.
The cause of the favoritism shown
the National City Bank by the admin
istration is shown in the following let
ter:
The National City Bank of New York,
New York, June S, 1897.
My Dear Mr.. Gage:
The National City bank of this city,
OF which l recently became vice presi-.
dent, through the consolidation Of the
business of the Third National with
1t is one of the banks designated as a
United States depository, and l write
to request that in any changes which
may be made under the administration
we may not be disturbed in this re-
spect. We should like to remain a
United States depository as at present.
OF course the bank is very strong and
If you will take the pains to look at
our list of directors you will see that
we also have very great political
claims in view Of what was done dur
ing the canvas last year.
yours very truly,
ga. B. HEPBURN.
Hon. Lyman ]. Gage, United States
Treasury, Washington. d. c."
That Secretary Gage had carefully
considered the list of directors is
shown by the phenomenal increase in
the volume of the banks business with
the treasury department. The follow
ing are the figures taken from the rec
ordS of the department.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
Khadija.
BY MICHAEL. CLIFFORD WHITE

Copyright, 1900, Daily Story Pub. Coz
Seated on his spirited charger in the
scarlet and gold laced uniform of the
guard, the jamadar Muhammad Husain
Khan seldom failed to draw admiring
glances from European as well as ma
tive female yes-attentions which he
seemed to little appreciate in the deep
attachment which he felt for his young
wife, Khadija. All had gone well with
the Jamadar, and his ambition to be
appointed an aide-de-camp to the
viceroy seemed in a fair way to be
gratified, when new governor gem
eral of India and his wife came up to
slmla, bringing with them as an at
tendant upon the latter. French
maid, Elise Dumont.
From the first this young woman Of
coquettishly fascinating exterior
evinced a discreet partiality for the
handsome native officer, casting in his
direction stolen glances of admiration,
and giving vent to little signs and ex-
CARNATIONS OF rapture whenever there
was probability of their being no.
affection.
'Oh, mon dieu!" she exclaimed, upon
| certain occasion when the Jamadar
| stood near by. "He is $3.50 hand
some, that brave Indian sabreur.
| Then she delivered a cupid's dart from
her eyes that went home true to its
mark in the breast of Muhammad
Husain Khan. The Jamadar looked
grave. twirled his fierce moustaches.
and then smiled. by the beard of the
Prophet" he thought, that little for
elgn girl has a comely form" And
The thought abode with him during the
] rest of the day and Frightened his
dreams by night.
From that moment in the bungalow
home of Muhammad Husain Khan,
where previously all happiness had
reigned, disquietude took possession.
Thou art away a great deal now
and thy brow looks troubled, my
| going well?"
| THE new Viceroy Sahib has much
for me to do" ne replied. 81
hope to be appointed one of his aides
de-camp, as the Bisaldar Abdul Hanii
is old and will retire soon. These
things are upon my mind"
Khadija regarded her husband
thoughtfully, and then asked: Am
growing old too in thine eyes, Muham-
mad?"
why dost thou ask, Khadija?"
Because" and she hesitated a mo-
nent. Because of late | had thought
that l did not appear so well favored
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

The Philadelphia Times has de-
serted the party Of trusts and Imperial
ism and is now an avowed advocate
of Bryan and Stevenson. The Times
is one of the most influential papers
in the country. and its new departure
has caused the utmost CONSERVATION
in Republican ranks
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
Deposits
accepted.
100000
100000
Bonds
deposited.
100000
19.685.121

Ao0o .I6,OVl ,OVV 1S,OoO,lll
The business Of the bank has con-
stantly grown since the list of direct,
ors was Cooked over" by Secretary
Gage. Mr.. Gage was the personal
friend Of President Stillman, Of the
bank.
Both senate and house passed reso-
lutions directing Secretary Gage to
submit to them all correspondence be-.
tween the National City bank and the
treasury department. This cores
pondence disclosed that the Standard
Oil Trust controlled the bank and used
the government money to further it's
own interests.
The correspondence also showed a
degree of intimacy between officials of
the National City Standard Oil bank
and the officers of the treasury which
was characterized ever by republicans
as reprehensible.
Secretary Root could not resist the
pull of the National City bank, and
he transferred to it the placing of
about $3,000,000 a month in Philippine
business.
The disclosures frightened the re-
publicans and they declined to grant
a full investigation of Secretary Cages
connection with the National City
Standard Oil bank.
Senators Allen, Vest and others
made charges repeatedly in the senate
against Secretary Gage, which the
administration leaders did not deny,
pursuing the policy of silence in order
that the scandal might be hushed if
possible.
Washington Times: There is the
most ample "af1uence at home" among
+ the Rockefellers, Havemeyers, Car
negies, Films, Dukes and such people.
Some of them count their incomes in
millions and could squander gold by
the bucket every day without being
sensibly poorer. But the blessing Of
Mckinley prosperity has stopped with
such fortunate ones and few others
like Eagan and Abner, concerning
whom the less said the better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
President receives About 500, 900
Ito be continued.)

The president receives salary Of
$50, 900 year, his house free, and this
includes the heating and Lighting. The
grounds are cared for, his .conserva-
tory is filed with flowers. and the
gardener who cares for it is paid by
the government. The only servants
whose wages the president is called
upon to pay are his own personal ones,
for the doormen, messengers, clerks,
and, in fact, every one connected di-
rectly or Indirectly with the executive
department are. Of course government
employees. He receives, Aalso, as the
head OF the army, fodder Jfor his hors-
es and his stable is th8 property Of
the government. There lare other al
lowsAces and, taken ALL in all, 1t is
estimated that the president receives
in various ways between $4,000 and
100000 2 year, OF its equivalent.
r has been found thAt smallpox pa
tients are least markell when kept in
rooms darkened with fred curtains.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

WdulGu W ste.
''He is going to order my arrest
thought the native officer, as he sa-
luted nervously. "A court martial will
settle my affair with the foreign GIRL
81 am about to intrust you with
very important commission" resumed
the Viceroy. Certain dispatches are
to be sent by special messenger to
Kabul, and you have been selected to
command the escort. Should you ac-
quit yourself we'll, as l have no doubt
will be the case, you will be appointed
an aide-de-camp on my staff. Here is
your commission and the Viceroy
took up one of the papers in question
from his table.
The Jamadar was so astonished that
he was unable to do more than again
salute, and in faltering sentences ex7
press his appreciation of the conf
dence reposed in him.
Returning to his bungalow, he there
found his wife, to whom he commune
Gated his good fortune.
"Thou hast seen greater danger to-
night than the cholera, Muhammad,"
she spoke grayely.
How so?" he asked.
'Hadst thou delivered those papers
TO the Frenchwoman, thou wouldst
surely have been discovered. She was
watched"
Thou knowest them"
AYE. watched thy meeting as
fox from under the bushes. heard
and followed her. and sprang on her
as leopard on the enemy of its own.
All husband" and she placed her arms
about his neck. Twice have saved
thee. Dost thou not love me a little
in return?"
Truly thou art well named
Khadija, my faithful wife," he an
swered, carressing her affectionately.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

\
Here arc few of the things that
voters viii do well to make an especial
study of between now and election day:
The Alger embalmed beef scandal.
The financial collusion between John
ID. Rockefeller and Secretary Gage.
The tariff oppression of the Porto
Ricans.
The United States army outrages on
! the Couer d,Alene miners, authorized
by william Mckinley.
Thefis, murder and Encouragement
In the Philippines.
5 Postoflce rascality and embezzle-
mont In Cuba.
The Hay-Pauncefote treaty by which
We are to build an sthmian canal while
England commands At.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01
WHAT IT STANDS FOR
THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AS
1T is TODAY.

Stands Is It Has Always stood, in
Power and ont OF Power. for Equal
Rights to All and Special Privileges
to None.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-11-01

friend is mentioned in them, and
and want to look at those papers.
You understand"
Thou wouldst look through some
papers of the viceroy Sahib?" repeat,
ed the Jamadar
Yes. Do you not comprehend, and
need your assistance to get them"
The Jamadar drew himself up to his
full height. 1T could not be DONE"
he replied tersely.
Now, see" exclaimed the girl.
You do not care for me- thought so.
you swear by your Prophet that you
love me, but when it comes to test.
then you say, no, it is impossible
very well. do not like such affec-
ton, my brave savage" and she
turned quickly as if about to leave
him.
But listen; listen, my treasure" he
pleaded "Dost know what would
happen if l were discovered?"
"A bas! You would not be discov-
ered,' she retorted 1T would be SO
simple if you carry out my instruc-
tons. The papers now lie on the Vice.
roy's table in his study. You can pass
in there as if to deliver some reports
without causing suspicion. / will wait
on the veranda outside the window,
Then you can hand the papers to me
and by the light from within can see
If my friends name is mentioned. 1t
will only take five-three little min
utes, and is SO impossible Of harm.
You Will, you will to please me, my
handsome solGier?"
The native officer pondered deeply
| for a moment, wnen soft hand land
caIessingly upon his cheek decided the
matter.
We'll or ill, for thy sake l will do
this thing" he said, though dlscov-
cry means"
You will not be discovered inter-
posed the girl. But there is no time
| when the Viceroy returns to his room.
\ No, not yet" she protested, as the
| Jamadar again sought to embrace her.
when l have seen the papers, then
you may take your reward. Now go
quickly"
So with an amorous parting whisper
the Jamadar made his way to the front
entrance of the lodge, while the
French maid cautiously passed round
to the window she had indicated.
When l know what is in those pa
pers," she soliloquized will marry
the black soldier? l think not. l will
carry my secret to the handsome Mon
sieur Preloff of the Russian embassy
| in Paris who has promised to pay me
for it with ring. To think that !
could love this black savage. An, mon
dieu! how ridiculous. He is fine fool
| have tricked him we'll"
| The Jamadar entered the mansion
and passed unquestioned into the
Viceroys study. There finding himself
unobserved, he took small packet OF
papers from the table, and was about
to pass them out of the open window,
when his hand was thrust roughly
back, the window abruptly closed, and
scufling Of feet without followed by
few smothered screams led him to
conclude that the plan had been dis
covered.
Hastily replacing the papers upon
the table, he was about to leave the
room when he found himself con-
fronted by the vices4y, who had risen
early from dinner to resume work
upon some dispatches to the minister
At KahllA
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09
ORDER OLE

State of Nebraska, Red Willow county, S.: At
a county court, held at the county court room, in
and for said county, February 8, AID. 1900. Pres
ent, G. S. Bishop, county Judge. In the matter
of the estate of Horace Fl. yesterday, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Emma
Meinhardt yesterday, praying that the instru-
ment filed on the Sd day of February. 1900, and
purporting to be the last will and testament of
the said deceased, may be proved, approved,
probated, allowed and recorded as the last will
and testament of the said Horace III. yesterday,
deceased, and that the execution of said instru-
ment may be committed and the administration
of said estate may be granted to her as execu-
trix. Ordered, That February "a, A. D.. 1900, at
10 o'clock a. M, is assigned for hearing said pc
titlon, when all persons interested in said mat
ter may appear at a county court to be held in
and for said county, and show cause why the
prayer of petitioner should not be granted ;
and that notice of the tendency of said petition
and the hearing thereof be given to all persons
interested in said matter by publishing a copy
of this order in THE MCCooK TRIBUNE, a weekly
newspaper printed in said county, for three sue
cessive weeks prior to said day of hearing.
IA true copy.) G. S. BISHOP,
SEA I2-9-3t County Judge,
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09

We know that in thousands of cases
it has proved more than a blessing to
ezpectant mothers. 1t overcomes morn
ing sickness. 1t relieves the sense of
tightness. Headaches cease, and dan
ser from Swollen, Hard and Rising
L-easts is avoided. Labor itself is
shortened and shorn of most of the pain.
We know that many doctors o
mend it, and we know that multitudes
Of women go to the drug stores and buy
it because they are SURE their physicians
have no objections. We ask a trial
just a fair test. There is no possible
chance of injury being the result, be-
cause Mothers Friend is scientific
ally compounded. It is sold at ST. a bot
cie. and should be used during most of
tle period of CESSATION, although great
relief is experienced if used only a short
time before childbirth. Send for our il
:ustrated book about Mothers Friend.
THE BRADFIELD REGULATOR co.
ATLANTA, GA.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09

Thursday evening, while m. Graham
and We editor were in Eustis, we had the
pleasure of attending a supper prepared
by the ladies of the Star of Jupiter lodge.
Chas. Jay hunted us up at the hotel and
told us of the good things that they had
in store for us and he told the truth for
we had a very pleasant time and pro
nounced the Star of Jupiter lodge at
Eustis a success. There were a number
of members present from other lodges.
Hugh Cole of McCook addressed the
lodge. c. J. RYAN of McCook was also
there as a misunderstanding Faber.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.

Land Office at McCook, Neb., February g.. 1900.
settler has filed notice of his intention to make
final proof in support of his claim, and that
said proof viii be made before register and re-
1900, viz: Samuel Doherty, one of the heirs of
Bennett Doherty, deceased. H. E. No. 1929 for
the w y Sc 4 Sec. IL and NJ NE 4 Sec. IA, TIP.
l n, R: 81 west of the 9th P. NJ. He names the
following witness to prove his continuous resi-
dence upon and cultivation of said land. viz:
Isaac Matson of McCook, Neb.; David Bobin-
meyer of Herndon, Kas.; Isaac Hart of gilbert
son, Neb. and George Matson of McCook Neb.
2-96t F. NJ. RATHBUN, Register.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09

Revival meetings in the Christian
church are continuing with well sus-
tanned interest, this week.
Elder Berry has been conducting re-
vival meetings in his South McCook
charge of the Methodist church, this
week, with increasing interest.
A Debate social will be given by Band
No. I of the Dorcas society in the Con-
gregational church in the neal future.
Subject and date will be given later.
MRS. o. M. KNIPPLE, Chairman.
The regular evening service in the
Congregational church, last Sunday, was
occupied in celebrating "Endeavor Day.
by the local society, in the use of a spec
ial programme of music, readings, re-
sponsive readings, etc all replete with
interest and instruction.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09
E83H2!!H
B31i83jtIa;8
= WOrd
to Doctors

We have the highest regard for the
medical profession. Our preparations
are not sold for the purpose of antagon-
izing them. but rather as an aid. We
lay it down as an established truth that
internal remedies are positively injurl-
Gus to expectant mothers. The distress
and discomforts experienced during the
months preceding childbirth can be al
leviated only by external treatment-by
applying a liniment that ~softens and re-
LIKES the over-strained muscles We
make and sell such a liniment. CON-
bining the ingredients in a manner
hitherto unknown, and call it
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09
A Sudden Call Away.

Thomas Spencer of the Commercial
hotel livery stable was suddenly sum-
moned from earth. Tuesday evening.
He was at the barn while the rest of the
men were at supper, feeling in usual
hsalth when the men left; upon their re-
turn from supper they found him suffer
ing pain. Medical assistance was sum-
moned, but he passed away before help
arrived, doubtless with an attack of
heart trouble.
The deceased was in his sixty-fifth
year, when the sudden came.
He was highly esteemed by all who
knew him. He will be remembered,
also, by many in connection with occa-
sional service on the street sprinkler OF
the city.
Funeral services were conducted at
the home of his daughter, Mrs. F. d.
Griffith, Thursday afternoon at ago
O'Clock, by Rev. J. w. Walker of the
Christian church, after which interment
was made in Riverside cemetary.
The bereaved family has the sympathy
of many friends in this second bereave-
ment-the aged mother having but re-
Gently passed to her reward.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS at 10 a NJ.
Preaching at II. Class at II. Junior
League at 3. Epworth League service
at 7. Preaching at s. Prayer and Bible
study ON Wednesday evening at Sp. NJ.
Morning subject, 1.-The Motherhood of
Cod" Evening subject, 1.-TWO Ways
of Two Young Men" Ali are welcome.
J. A. BADCoN, Pastor.
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09

you shall dnSlDer for these insults, SIR"
out of the church during the service
and had anticipated some trouble.
Philip related the facts of Nh. Winters
visit, telling his wife some things the
mill owner had said.
what did you say, Philip, to make
him so angry? Did you give him a
piece of your mind!
81 gave him the whole of it," replied
Philip, somewhat grimly, lat a all
of it on that particular subject that he
could stand"
"Oh, dear! 1t seems too bad to have
this trouble come so soon! What will
Mr.. Winter do? He is very wealthy
and influential. Do you think-are you
sure-that-in this-matter Vou~E:Ee done
The McCook tribune. (McCook, Neb.) 1886-1936, 1900-02-09
HOWARD SToY, Rector.

at
10. Preaching at II. Y. P. S. c. E. at
7. Preaching at s.. Prayer-meeting on
Wednesday evening at 7:3o. Morning
subject, "The Community of Soul"
Evening theme, "Your Father Who is
in Heaven" All are welcome.
w. J. TURNER, Pastor.