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Britain Buys $40 Krupps.

London. Jan. 15.-The Berlin CORE
spondent of the Daily Mail says: Great
Britain has bought 24O Krupp guns
that were supplied about two years ago
to one of the southern European states
These guns are not quick-firers but
will be used to replace the guns sent
to South Africa from British home gar
risons
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HOSPITAL COLLECTION INCREAS-
tn

Last evening Willis e. Miller, treas
urer of Trinity Episcopal church, re-
ceived a telephone message from a
member of the church saying that the
member would give $100 to be added to
the donation for the New Haven hospi-
tai. This makes the total collection for
the hospital at Trinity church yester-
dav S23454
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Chicago, Jan. 14.-Mayor Carter Har-
rison to-day refused formally the offer
of the democratic nomination for COVER
nor.
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Il. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS & SONS.

Palace and Central Markets. Received
to-day 10000 lbs of select stock of Poultry
will be sold at very low prices. Legs Lamb
Sc lb, Spare Rib &c b, good Roast of Beef
SC Id, 8 lbs Steak for Csc. Fresh warranted
Eggs 16c Dozen Hundreds of bargains
this week. Give us a call and convince
yourselves. Prompt delivery. Phone 100
T. SCHOENBERGER & SONS, 92-9G
George street, 1928 Central Market, Con-
gress Avenue.
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Fresh Poultry
January 18th.

Full dressed TURKEYS IA and Ice Id.
Full dressed CHICKENS 15c lb.
Full dressed FOWLS 14c lib.
Fine Cape Cod CRANBERRIES Sc quart.
ORANGES AND LEMONS CHEAP.
Finest California NAVEL ORANGES 22c
Csc and SOC dozen.
Finest MESsINA LEMONS lie dozen.
BARGAINS IN CANNED GOODS.
Fancy MARYLAND TOMATOES only &c
for pound can.
so cases Canned STRAWBERRIES just
received. The finest quality ever packed.
They are bargain at 14c can, $1.50 dozen.
Every can warranted.
SOMETHING FINE.
Gallon cans APPLES, $50 pack, 24c can.
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For Evening
Wear.


Wear.
We simply can't
give you an adequate
description of the gorge
Gus French Lace Robes,
spangled and jetted nets,
the Chantilla and Honi-
ton Laces that have just
come to us direct from
Paris.
The Low Prices will astonish
you as well as the beauty of materi-
al. Our handsome window is
more effective than column of type
however. So only few brief details;
All over Cream Renaissance Lace
Robe, made to fit,
$1,000
Another elaborate Cream Renais-
sance Robe,
$3.50
A Polonaise of Chantilly lace, with
raised figures.
$500
Chantilly all-over Lace for gowns,
$I.5O A YARD.
Honiton all-over Lace for dresses in
bow knot and spri design.
$500 A YARD,
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Nottingham Lace Curtains,
REDUCED FROM $3.50 and $3.75
to $3.50 Pair.
The Renaissance, Irish-Point and
Brussels designs are immited exquis-
itely in these curtains.
Irish Point Lace Curtains
in the most desirable designs
Reduced from $3.50 to $500
SO. 50 to 5000
$1,000 to SO. 50
Renaissance Lace Curtains
in sets of two, and three, and five
pairs,
Reduced from $6.ooto -$4.9S
f" $500 to $3.50
!" +" 100000 -$6eS
+" $4,000 1913
(" SIG SOTO $1,000
Tamboured Muslin, 80 inch
es wide, bordered edge with dotted
and figured centers, to be used for
both long and short curtains, re-
duced from Is to lOcts Yard.
Effective English Cretonnes,
81 inches wide. light grounds with
small figures, especially desirable
for furniture slips, covers, curtains
and cushions, 7Hcts Yard.
Drapery Loops..5 cts Each.
Two Hundred Pairs White
and Corded Drapery Loops. suita-
bic for lace or heavy drapery, in
cotton or silk, were as high as 85cts
a pair, choice now for Sets Each.
Beds and Bedding.
Iron and Brass Beds,
$2.98 to $l9.75
woven Wire Springs.
$I.95 to $500
Special.
25 Full Size Double Bed
Mattresses, excelsior with soft top
n two parts, $I.95 Each.
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Pnpal Comm al der Drnd.
Rome, JAN 14-Prince Alfiori, COM
mander of the Papal Guard of, Mobiles,
died to-day.
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Of Special Importance.

Of Special Importance.
A small lot remains
from out the sale of Ap-
pliques, Spangles and
Gimps, colored and black
ats, 10, rs and Age Yd.
These are the goods we sold hundreds of
yards of last week. Some of them
have cost as high IS So and So a Yd
Lot also includes yoke Of
beads and braid at ACC set, some
formerly as high as SO and Sd
On sale at trimming counter.
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Dress GOOes.

When you come to ask for
this All-Wool Heather Suiting,
think of the greatest value in Dress
Goods you ever got. The goods
Is 81 inches wide, is strictly all
wool, couldn't be manufactured to-
day atless than 35cts a yard, goes
on sale Monday at I0cts a Yard.
In designs the goods is
Scotch mixture with eight
or ten attractive, new COL
or schemes. I0cts Yard.
We will continue the sale on
Monday also of 40 and az Inch All
Wool Covert Suitings at 29c Yd,
We wish to announce that this COW
ert cloth comes in colors only, the new
spring cloth for tailor gowus
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IN commission. "A
NEW HAVEN LINE-.Leave New Haven
for New York: 12:45 night; returning. leave
New York 500 p. m.
NARRAGANsETT BAY LINE. IS Leave
New Haven for Providence and Boston.
1870 p. M; returning, leave Providence
500 p. IN. Timely train connections for
Boston and all eastern points,
Popular Passenger Rates. Staterooms
and Tickets for sale at Peck & Bishop Co.
702 Chapel street. -
CHAs. /. FRENCH, Agent
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New Haven Steamboat ca

Depot: Belle Dock, New Huven. Conn.
Between New York, New Haven ana Prov.
idence
Popular Route to and from Boston - DnlIv
Service. Sundays Excepted.
Twin Screw Flyers Chester v,
Chapin" and Richard Peck"
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At SO Gents.

French Corset Cover made of Nainsook,
deliberately trimmed with embroidery
and Italian lace. Two styles.
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Muslin Underwear CIeanings.

We announce another week of Muslin Un-
derwear Selling: the geanings of the first week, in
which will be found odd and broken lots; lots
that include some numbers that have been marked
down to fill up the sold out lower priced numbers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
PoRro Klco's REPRESENTATIVE.
He Has No Permission to . Seat On
the Floor OF tho House.

the Flour OF tho House.
Washington, Dec. Sine commits
sioner from Porto Rico, f. Degetau,
recently elected by the people Of the
island to represent them in congress
and in Washington generally, is ex-
pected ut the house of representa-
tives in few days, and n large
amount of mail is being held for him
by the house officials. Representa-
tive Cooper of Wisconsin, chairman
of the house committee, will make
him at home in the quarters Of that
committee. His status on the foot
is somewhat in doubt. He is desig-
mated in law as ''a resident COM
missioner" and is to receive salavy
of 5000 annually. On filing his cru
dentials with the state department,
he is to receive official recognition by
all the departments. There is no
provision for him to be on the floor
of the house or for participation in
debates. similar to the provision for
delegates from territories. Tt is ex-
pected, however, he will advise and
assist committees concerning Porto
Rican legislation, and steps may be
taken to admit him to the floor.
From the forwarding of the commits
sioner's mail to the house of repre-
sentatives it is taken he will give
considerable attention to legislati IN
for Porto Rico.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
MINISTER'S ABANDON posts.
Dispute Between the Netherlands and
Portugal Acute,

Dispute Between the Netherlands and
Portugal Acute.
Lisbon, Dec. S.-The minister of
the Netherlands to Portugal and the
Portuguese minister at The Hague
have left their respective posts. 1t
is believed difference has arisen
on the subject of the exequatur to
the Dutch consul at Lorenzo Mar
quez, which the Portuguese govern
ment has withdrawn.
The tension between Portugal and
Holland appears to have been empha-
sized, perhaps not altogether unin-
tentionally, by the peculiar warmth
OF King Charles toast to Queen Vic
torla at banquet given yesterday
evening at the royal palace to Vice
Admiral Rawson and the officers of
the British fleet now in the river
Iagus, and by the telegram which
the king afterward dispatched to Vic
toria, thanking her majesty for send
ing the fleet and for the friendship
thus demonstrated.
II beg to record" telegraphed the
king, my great satisfacylon at the
frank and loyal alliance uniting Eng
land and Portugal" In the course Of
his speech, the king said, among
other things: England has often
shared the efforts and glories of Por-
tugal. Our mutual friendship and
close alliance are strengthened by
history and bloodshed together in
causes which have always been Just"
Admiral Rawson replied that the
works of the king harmonized with
the thoughts of his government and
people,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Myer Named for Italy,

Washington, Dec. THE president
has sent to the senate the nomina-
ton of George Won L. Meyer, to be
ambassador to Italy. Meyer is a
prosperous and wealthy business
man of Boston, q man of family, and
about As years Of age.
Visitor lat insane asylum Who is
that fine looking man making stars,
crosses and things out Of letters?
Attendant Oh, he was the editor OF
chlldren's column in some weekly
paper. One week he lost the an
swers to the puzzles and tried to
solve them himself.
If your shoes have got caked with
backing, as they often do, wash il.
off occasionally with cloth, wrung
out of luke warm water. Let nearly
dry, then rub a very little castor Oh
well in. Clean next day in The usua;
way. Leather or kid that is caked
with blacking is likely to crack and
go in holes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Standard OIL Stock svarIne

New York, Dec. 6.-Standard Oil
certificates made another big ad-
vance yesterday, selling at $40, a
rise of thirty points. The company's
capital Of $1oo,oOo,ooo has now mar.
ket value of over ssoo.oOo.ooo. Tie
rise in the price of Standard Oil
this year has been phenomenal. Lass
February it sold at ATS. John d.
Rockefeller owns 43 per cent of the
total capacity of the company, SO
the increase of his fortune within
a year has been tremendous. The
company has paid about $45,o00, COO
in dividends the past year.
There is a bill before the Vermont
legislature to authorize the issue of
$10,000,000 of state bonds for improv-
ing the public highways.
Silk material is no modern affair.
1t is known that silken garments
were worn $500 years before the
Christian era.
If expectations are realized, the
output of copper for 1900 will reach
325,0O0,00o pounds, valued at $42,-
100000, the largest on record.
Thomas A. Edison's motto Of work
is Never watch the clock" He FREE
quently works sixteen hours at a
stretch and never notes the passage
Of time. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
WAR SEEMS kEAKLY AT AN END

Filipino Insurgents Offer Feeble Re-
si.tance to American Progress.
Manila, Dec. 11.-While the capture
of supplies and the occupation of new
points are quite numerous, those in
volving actual fighting are compare
lively few. Apparently the insur-
gents are falling back at all contest
ed points, sacrificing their posses
Slons, in most cases being satisfied to
save themselves.
A detachment of 47S volunteer in
fantry from the island of Catam-
duanes, off the southwest coast of
Luzon, relinquished the attempt to
land near Pandan. On anchoring the
Americans We're fired OH by sixty
rifiemen, and after short engage
ment they cut the anchor chain and
sailed for Catamduanes with two kill
ed and two wounded. The names have
not yet been received here.
Capt. Charles L. Ellis, Thirty-third
volunteer infantry, captured in the
mountains near Barbara large
quantity of Krag, Mauser and Rem
ington ammunition, together with a
signal outfit, printing press and other
equipments. All were destroyed.
Thirty rifles and several hundred
cartridges were secured at Victoria.
A detachment of the Fourth infan-
try captured Major Garcon and three
officers of lower rank in the town OF
Pasay.
Another detachment destroyed
General Uguad's camp. The enemy
had fled, but the Americans subse-
quietly rounded up twenty-five insur-
gents.
General Macarthur has approved
the death sentences passed upon sew
eral additional persons convicted of
murder, arson and pillage. In few
other instances he has committed the
death sentence to imprisonment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Berlin Dec. 5.-The Constaniinonle
correspondent of the Berliner Tage-
blatt says that the United States CON
sui to Harpoot, Professor Norton.
who has been refused his exequat,,r
by the sultan, means to fight the case
to the bitter end and declares SO
openly.
Professor Norton also says that he
means to oppose the German-Russian
trade competition in Anatolia, and it
is understood that in this determine
alton he is upheld by the Washing
ton government and the American
press. It is also stated that Germany
means to appoint consuls at places
throughout that region.
4 AS rule, single women live longer
than single men.
Mistress-You say you are well rec
commended? Maid Indeed, ma'am:
I have thirty-nine excellent refer
ences. Mistress you have been
in domestic seryicel Maid Two years
ma'am.
In Germany Christmas trees have
been known ever since the introduce
ton of Christianity. Before that
time the dressing of tree with can
dies and presents: was feature OF
the midwinter Druidical festival, SO
that. in fact. the German Christmas
tree dates hack TO an era before tia
dawn of written history.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Gives Credit to America,

St. Petersburg, Dec. 1o.-The Novoc
Vre1nyae, in an article evidently in
spired, referring to the recent dis
patch from DR.. Morrison in Picking
to the London Times, saying that all
the credit for securing softened
terms is given by the Chinese to the
Russians, remarks:
"The credit of the existing entente
belongs to America. England be-
grudges President Mckinley his just
prestige because he has emphasized
Americas friendship for Russia
The Russian journal regards the al
terations which America has procur-
ed in the peace preliminaries as of
the greatest Importance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
SYMPATHY is FOX KRUGER
But Holland Has No Intention OF MIX
ing i'm the Trouble.

ing i'm the Trouble.
Antwerp, Dec. 10.-A special dis
patch from The Hague says Holland
has no intention to intervene or to
arbitrate in the Transvaal troubles.
The Hague, Dec. 10-Queen Wilhel-
nina received Mr.. Kruger in audience
Saturday. AS the Boer statesman
was travelling incognito the visit was
not attended by the ceremony usually
paid to chief of state. A court Off
cial proceeded to his hotel and ac-
companied Mr.. Kruger to the royal
palace in a state carriage. DIR. Leyds
received Mr.. Kruger at the door OF
the palace, but was not present AZ
the audience.
Paris, Dec. 9.-The Echo de Paris
correspondent at The Hague says:
"The queen said to Mr.. Kruger:
Have confidence in God who will
protect you and yours. will show
my friendship when the moment arr
riyes but not now"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Some months ago government pen

Some months ago government pen
aioner died in Ireland. His widow
sent In 9 bill for funeral expenses
amounting to $82.67. The government
Auditor found some flaw in the bill,
declined to 20. K" 1t and ordered an
Investigation. The red tape and incl
dental expenses Of the investigation
cost something like $4,000, but the wild
owls bill has finally been thrown QUE.
The government is out more than 81,
900 in the matter, but. then, there must
be something to keep the clerks busy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
For oklahoma Sta tehood.

Washington, Dec. Senator Fairs
banks has introduced bill to admit
Oklahoma as state with two repre-
sentatiyes.
There are upward Of $4,000 i,nhabi-
tants on the slopes and skirts OF
Vesuvius.
A slump in early Kiplings has been
noted at recent London auction sales.
The "Schoolboy Lyrics, which q
couple of years ago brought $3.50,
has been sold recently for SIG.
The sewage Of Paris is convey 10
an immense farm abou. twenty 70
miles from the city. The, farI 8
four square miles in area, and
fertilizer has proved SO profitabl'
the land that neighboring farI
are anxious to secure some Of
sewage, although at first they Oh
ed its use.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

General Wood is the sufficient au-
thority for the statement that Cuba
presents signal opportunities to enter
prising young Americans who have
some capital and a knowledge of farm
Eng. Aside from the raisIng of cocoa,
coffee or tobacco. market gardening
promises good chances. The soil is
wonderfully productive, and the skill
and industry Of the American farmer
should make Cuba the winter garden
Of the United States. "The climate"
General Wood says, "is no more un-
comfortable in hot weather than that
Of the Southern States" and he further
asserts that reports of discomfort and
hatred Of Americans, and suspicious
OF the American government, as seen
tn the press. are absolutely incorrect"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Several railroads centering in Du-
auth and having lands for settlement
have organized movement to estab-
ush colonies on these lands. Several
representatives from northern France
have been looking over the ground
with q view OF establishing considera-
Ole settlements Of their countrymen
there. Carlton, Pine and St. Louis
counties are specially under consider
alton by these agents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
GERMAN INsoLENCE.
Waldersee Returns Chafree's Letter
Protesting Against Lootinr.

Protesting Against Looting.
London, Dec. 1.-THE Picking cor.
respondent of the Morning Post says:
General Chaffee wrote letter to
Count Won Waldersee complaining of
the removal by French and German
troops of the astronomical instru-
ments from the wall of Picking, but
the letter was returned to him on ac-
count gifts tone. He has notified the
foreign ENJOYS that all persons are
prohibited passing the American
guard on entering the south gate of
the palace, owing to the frequent
cases of footing. The ministers are
offended at the individual assumption
of authority.
"Yeng Lu, who is now acting as the
adviser of the Chinese court, enjoys
the favor of the empress dowager
and is forming regiments which may
be trusted to defend the court.
81 am informed that the execution
of Yu Hsien is certain whenever the
ENJOYS demand it,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

A short time ago an old Viking ship
was discovered in the valley of the Lea
ct Tottenham, where the East London
Water Company is making new reser-
sscAy a still more ancient boat has
been found about eight feet below the
surface. In the form of "dug-out ca
nee. about fourteen feet long, repre-
Senting. according to antiquarians,
the second stage in the history Of
1hipbuilding..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

A small stingless bee is found in the
state Of Sinaloa and in Topic. The
honey Of these bees is not great in
quantity, is dark colored, very liquid,
and is said not to crystalline. Another
popularity Of the honey Is that it has
. decidedly sour or tart taste and on
this account 1t is much sought after
as being greater delicacy than the
sweet honey Of the tame bee. The
Season these bees are small producers
that, as they are stingless. they ars
ently robbed by the larger varie-
tai bee being one OF the rob-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Antiquaries will be interested to
hear Of the discovery, near Leba, In
Pomerania, Of Viking ship in toll
'srable state Of preservation. The YES
col is 43 feet in length. The upper
part was found Embedded in swamp
Ground, and was in a very dilapidated
condition. but the lower part. which
was buried in sand under the marshy
coil. was perfectly intact. The ship
HAS been conveyed to Stettin, and will
o. deposited in the museum there.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
SOME "RELIAsLE MAIL ADy1oEs.
Our Position is "Hopeless," Says tn.
London Daily Mail.

Our Position IL HoPeless," Says the
London Daily Mail.
( London, Dec. 1O.-"ReliabIe mail ad-
vices from Manila show that the posi-
ton of the Americans is becoming in
creasingly hopeless" says the Hong
Kong dispatch to the London
Daily Mail. Money is freely
subscribed to purchase arms and am
munition that are imported for the
insurgents. The Americans will never
capture the rebel contraband running
vessels. While, in order to flatter the
official view, the trade is fourishlns.
goods are permitted to be freely i'm
ported into Manila, they are distrib-
uted from that point to the insur-
gents, who are numbering and pill
Laying all native sympathizers with
AmericanS'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Oewet Trekked North.

London, Dec. 1O-The war office has
received theffollowing from Kitchen
er, dated Bloemfontain, Dec. 8: Gust
received news from Knox, at Roux-
Vile, that De Vets force, having
failed to force the Commassie bridge,
which we held, trekked northeast,
abandoning 500 horses and many
cartso
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

The theft Of seven hundred thousand
dollars by a New York bank teller has
been made the text for dozens Of news
paper sermons on the need OF better
checking system in financial institu-
lions. The real need-that OF closer
scrutiny Of the private life and char
acter Of bank oficers-has not attract
Cd 30 much attention. Checks and
counterchecks are good. but to know
positively that the man who daily
handles large sums Of money Is man
interested in serious things, good
citizen. person whom his neighbors
respect. is better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Beer Tax slated for Cut.

Washington, Dec. THE revenue
reduction bill is completed by the re-
publican members of the ways and
means committee. Chairman Payne
has introduced it. 1t is understood
that in addition to the abolition of
stamp taxes on kilograms, express
receipts and proprietary medicines,
heretofore reported, there will be a
reduction in the beer tax to $1.6O, or
rs cents per barrel. Stamp taxes are
almost entirely wiped out, with the
exception of the tax on stocks.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
United state. "A a Power.

Berlin, Dec. 1.-THE National
Zeitung devotes it's first page to a
carefully prepared editorial dealing
with the United States as world
power. After pointing out the enor-
nous progress, economically and po-
litically, of America in the worlds
affairs, the editorial declares, that in
both respects the United States is
arrayed against Europe.