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Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
MEMBERS OF CONGRESS-.

"The congress of the United States is
the most interesting body of men in
the world. 1t comes nearer to being d
representative body than any other
that ever existed. 1t is the microcosm
of the republic, presenting in concen-
tration all the extraordinary peculiar
tiles of the nation whose work 1t is
selected to perform. Its average of
ability is higher than that of any other
parliamentary body on earth. Each
of it's members represents larger
constituency than is represented by
any single member of European par
Lament and with very few exceptions
each member is a good representative
of the constituency for which he
stands. Those who sneer at congress
and at congressman sneer at thevoters
who selected them. Luckily that sort
of thing is going out of fashion. Peo-
pie are beginning to appreciate con
gress for what it really is, and it is get
JluB DeIIeT all JHe lllle.
"There are very few members either
of the house or of the senate who are
not of native birth. To be exact. there
are just sixteen representatives and
six senators who were not born in the
United States. In the fftv-sixth con-
gress, curiously enough, one of the
members is Henderson, the speaker,
who is a Scotchman. But he is as gen.
uine American as there is in the land.
Considering the proportion of foreign
to native-born in the United States, the
percentage is insignificant especially
when it is remembered that the aver
age member of congress is one who has
been given to moving about the world
and shifting his environment. Out of
357 members of the present house only
PIT represent the states in which they
were born, and of this number only a
few still live in the congressional dis
trict where they first saw light. The
average congressman is a hustler. He
has been ambitious or else he would
never have found his present place.
That he has been successful in some
measure goes without saying, and the
fact that so many of them have broken
away from their early surroundings,
and have gained new successes in new
fields, simply goes to show something
of the energy and force that have
helped to make the American congress
what it is"
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
VALUABLE NOTICES.

1. We can only be valued as we
make ourselves yaluable.-Emerson
?. Resolution-Resolve to perform
what you ought; perform without fail
what YOU resolve.-Benj. Franklin.
3. Never make a promise unless you
mean to keep it.-HenTy NJ. Stanley.
4. Success don't konsist in never
maxim blunders. but in never maxim
the same one twict.-Josh Billings.
;. The conditions of success in life
are the possession of Judgment, Ex-
Derience, Initiative. and Character
Gustave lie Bon
6. seest thou man diligent in his
business? He shall stand before kings;
he shall not stand before mean men,
Proverbs Of Solomon.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
MANY AMENDMENTS

Ry Associated Press.

By Associated Press.
Washington, d. c.. Dec. 14-The
House today adjourned without dispos-
ing of more than half of the war reve-
nue. reduction bill. General debate
closed at y. m. after which the bill
was opened to amendments under the
five minute rule.
A determined effort was made to re-
duce still further the tax on beer be-
low the committee rate of SLIGO per
barrel, but the Ways and Means COM
mite overwhelmed opposition. The
committee, however, sustained two de-
feats in connection with the beer tax
Mr.. Payne offered an amendment in
the language of the bill passed by the
House at the last session, designed TO
abolish the use of small beer packages
one-sixteenth and one-eighth barrels,
but it was defeated by vote of S5 to
"a after charges that it's purpose was
to crush out the small brewers.
Another defeat occurred in connec
ton with the amendment offered by
Mr.. Smith of Michigan.
The bill abolishing the one cent
stamp tax on express receipts and tele-
graph messages, but retained the tax
| on railroad and steamship freights
| The Smith amendment restored the
tax on express receipts, altered the sec
ton so as to compel the company in
stead of the shipper to pay the tax
The amendment precipitated lively
debate Mr. Payne vigorously fought
the amendment. but it carried by a
vote of 1913 to 1O6.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

There is a stalwart kick over the
action of the Jackson club committee
in inviting General A. ]. Warner to be
among the speakers at the banquet on
the Sth of January. 1t is pointed out
that as the banquet is to be sort of
reunion of the Mclean lieutenants,
Warner is the last man in the world
who should have been asked to speak.
1t will be recalled that Warner pre-
scented the name of Colonel Kilbourne
to the GAINESVILLE convention. and what
he said about Mclean was a plenty.
After Mclean was nominated he re-
fused to go into the campaign, and it
is said he did not vote for him. With
Mclean himself at the banqueting
board with Warner. there is likely to
be enough frigidity TO make the ices
without any artificial means.-Ohio
State Journal.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
FEDERATION OF LABOR
Refuses to Interfere in the Fight Between
Unions.
BY Associated Press.

Dy flooONieNNSh 1850.
Louisville, KY, Dec. 1.-THE Ameri-
can Federation of Labor today place1
itself on record as opposed to trade and
in favor of Capitalization in trades un-
ions establishing precedent for the
establishment of future organizations
of the country. Two propositions for
autonomy were voted down on the
ground that they would tend to disin-
tegrate the large central labor unions
and destroy their power and prestige
The first resolution for autonomy
passed on designed to allow auxiliary
workmen employed in breweries to
withdraw from the United Brewery
Workers and join unions of their re-
spective crafts. 1t was defeated.
The second was resultant from long
existing controversy between the In
ternational Machinists Association
and the International Typographical
Union. Upon this latter resolution
the committee submitted a proposition
for a policy of non-interference. After
hard fight compromise was finally
adopted, expressing regret at the alleg-
ed disposition of the Typographical
Union. refuse arbitration, bu. still
refusing to commit the Federation to
interference in the strife between the
two unions
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

Colonel Webb c. Hayes, son of the
late ex-Dresident, who has just re-
turned from China, tells a Chicago re-
porter that the United States has much
to be proud of in connection with the
campaign in China. "The United
States" he said, "is the only nation
involved that can hold uD it's head
Our troops were the only ones who OBJ
served the rules of civilized warfare.
The troops of other nations are guilty
of butchering men. women and chill
dren indiscriminately besides looting
cities. | believe the French troops
were the worst They killed for the
fun of killing. The Russians killed as
a matter of policy. 1t seems to be a
part of the expansion policy of the
Russians to clean up a territory which
they expect to seize, and that was the
main reason for slaughtering the Chin
ese. 1t was the same with the British
troops from India. The Germans did
not arrive till most of the killing was
done, but they killed people officially. "
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
UMPIRE WAS KISSED
For Having Decided Against CreedOn on an
Alleged Foul.
BY Associated Press,

By Associated Press.
Memphis, Tenn. Dec. 14.-Jim
Scanlon, of Pittsburg, was given the
decision over Dan Creedon, the Aus
tralian, tonight after two minutes of
fighting in the first round on so-call-
ed foul
After minutes fighting it was seen
that Creedons blows were telling Sc
verely on the Pittsburg man, and a stiff
right swing sent Scanlon to the floor
He took the full count to rise After
a clinch, Creedon sent sharp straight
blow to Scanlon's face. Some one
cried foul" and Referee Foley gave
the fight to Scanlon. There was an
immense uoroar and the $500 people
present showed their dlsapproval OF
the decision by storm of Kisses.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
WELL RECEIVED
Was Concert Of the Boston Ladies' Sym
phOny Orchestra.

One of the finest entertainments of
its kind ever given in this city was
that of the Boston Ladies' Symphony
Orchestra under the management of
the High School Lyceum course, The
concert was we'll received by we'll fill
ed house. The Boston Ladiess Sym
phony Orchestra well deserves the
credit that has been bestowed uOon it,
Miss Alice NJ. Martin. harp soloist;
Miss Cornelia Appy, cello soloist;
Miss Florence E. Beckett. flute soloist;
Miss Grace Hastings, violin soloistan
Mr.. Carl Crance. basso. were each en-
cored.
The concert was a success even to
the most minute detail.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
Messenger Stole Diamonds.

BY Associated Press.
Cleveland, o. Dec, 14.-Rosso G,
Hoffman, %. years old, messenger for
the Adams Express Co., was arrested
today charged with stealing fourteen
diamonds valued at $2SOO. The gems
were found on his person They were
consigned 10 a New York house.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
Weather Forecast.

Ohio-Fair Saturday. except snow
furries near lakes; continued cold.
Sunday fair; winds fresh, mostly east
erly.
West Virginia-Fair continued cold
Saturday. Sunday fair; north to east
winds.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

Don't go to some other town or city
to do your holiday buying. Marietta
merchants can accommodate you just as
we'll as anybody, and they deserve your
patronage. Stand no for your home
city and her people always.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

Now that the city of Washington is
hundred years of age, it is putting on
airs in great manner. But shaw!
what's a hundred years? Marietta
pasesd that point long ago.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

The periodical announcement is
made right on time that the represent
atives of the foreign powers at Pekin
have agreed on line of action at
hast" =
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

Webb Davis is prayerfully hoping
that Dom Paul will become discouraged
and throw up the sponge before the
point of visiting America is reached,
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

1t seems reasonably certain that the
war revenue stamp taxes are to be re-
duced an act that will meet the general
approval of the people
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
Professor w. L. Robinson.

Teacher of Voice Culture, and Artis-
tic Singing Italian method, has or
ganized class in this city. Those de-
string to study with me will leave
word with John E. Leonhart, the jew
eler, OF drop me a card,
1 will call at their residence.
My teaching days here are Monday,
Wednesday and Friday. Best of ref
erences given. Address w. L. Robin
son, Marietta, Ohio.
Tues Sept. lift.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
Telephone
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10. 1900.

That Kansas candidate who paid two
dollars for "drumb> core" was evil
IDENTIFY determined to beat" at any
cost
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15
Real Estate Deals.

Geo. B. Sunderland reports the sale
of the Douglas Price property on Har-
mer street to Col. Moore. Considefa-
tion $1,000.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

The Santa Claus Opera Company
Will open weeks engagement at the
Leader store tonight See display
window.
Dec. 10 1t.
Marietta daily leader. (Marietta, Ohio) 1895-1906, 1900-12-15

Itching piles? Never mind if Dhysi-
clans have failed to cure you. Try
Doan's Ointment. No failure there.
so cents, at any drug store.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06
MATRIMONIAL,
HARRIs-LANDEs.

At the home of the BRIDES parents,
Capt. and Mrs. John Landes, at Wester-
vile, at high noon Thursday, Nov. 29,
1900, occurred the wedding of Mr.. El-
mer S. Harris and Miss Mary Landes,
the ceremony being performed by Elder
r. w. Castor, pastor of the Christian
church of Leon.
The wedding was quiet home affair,
being witnessed only by the relatives
and immediate friends of the contract
ing parties, after which an elaborate
wedding repast was served.
The groom is one of our most com.
petent and trustworthy young business
men, member of the firm Of ]. A. Har
ris & Bros, of the Leon Marble Works
The bride is noble ana culturednl de
lady, we'll worthy of. hjsshds here and
votiop. Their lnem bright and pros
f'--e- as iuture.
Mr.. and Mrs. Landes have gone tt
housekeeping in the groom's cozy resi-
dence on east 4th street which he haG
all furnished forlhis bride.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06
Hoods Sarsaparilla

ORIGINAL NOTICE,
In the District Court Of Decatur county
Iowa. January Term, 1901.
Isaac Winters, plaintiff,
against
Daniel Winters, Mrs: Daniel Winters, Carl Nc.
Broom, Mrs. Carl McBroom, Jane Hensley and
her husband, Mrs. Minerva Herr and her hus
band, George Winters Mrs. George Winters
Mary Hutton and Hutton her husband, de.
PENDANTS.
To said Defendants:
You are hereby notified that there is now
on file in the office of the Clerk OF the District
Court OF Decatur county, Iowa, the'petit1on Of
the plaintiff aforesaid, claiming of you that he
Is the absolute and unqualified owner of the
south. east 4 of the south. .east Y of section Is,
township TO- range "A, W. p. M. situated in
Decatur county. Iowa. That he acquired said
ownership by purchase and the plaintiff has
had absolute. open, notorious and adverse
possession OF said land for about forty years
last past. Plalntiff ask 8 that the title In said
land be quieted in him, and that you and each
OF you be cut OF, barred and estOpped from
claiming any interest in and to said real estate
adverse to the plaintiff. Plaintiff asks general
equitable relief. See petition.
You are also notified that unless you appear
thereto and defend before noon of the second
day Of the term of said District Court of Deca
tur county, TO be held on the 2lst day Of Janu-
ary. A. D. 1901, default Will be entered
against you and judgment and decree render
ca thereon. c.. w. HOFFMAN,.
ia'4t Attorney for plaintiff
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06
COUNTY CORRESPONDENCE.
Davis city.

r. j. Harmon enjoyed visit from
his sons George, Ant and jim, all from
Creston, which is the first time they all
had been at home at once for about
three years.
The meetings at the Union church
still continue and considerable interest
is being manifested.
Sherm Wheeler and wife, of Blythe
dale, are visiting DR.. Wheeler and fam
lily.
Mrs. Maggie Brown, of Leon, spent
Thanksgiving with her mot her in this
city.
DIR. Chase, from St. Louis, has opened
up an Office on Mill street in the old
Advance building.
Mrs. III. Ewing gave dinner to her
married children and few other friends.
Uncle John Bennett enjoyed a visit
from his daughter of Leon the past
week.
Married, at the residence of the grooms
parents, MIR. and Mrs. w. G. Hamilton,
on Wednesday evening, S. nj. Hamilton
to Miss Mary Dobozy, OF New Buda.
An elegant supper was served to about
forty invited guests, and the Davis City
Cornet Band was in attendance and
| gave them some delicious music. Both
the contracting parties are we'll and fav.
orably known, and We with host Of
others extend to this young couple oul
best wishes for their future happiness
and prosperity. May their life ever be
one Of sunshine and roses is the wish o.
We correspondent.
Lee Hartshorn left for Tama county
Iowa, to attend school the coming sea
son.
Frank Bullock and family left for st
Joe Tuesday where Mr.. Bullock has Sc
cured position in a fence factory.
Oscar Grimes and wife left for Gilman
Mo-, on Monday Of last week.
K. Hartshorn has moved his family t,
town and occupies the DIR. Horner resi-
dence,
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06
WEAR DIAMONDS AS OTHERS!
A Newly Discovered Gem from
South America.
BRIGHT. SPARKLING. BEAUTIFUL.

The finest limitations in the world. For
brilfance they equal the genuine. Puzzle
experts. Tney can only tell the difference by
test. Set In IA carat gold filled mountings
and warranted 10 years. Will retain their
brtllfancy forever. Workmanship could not
be better II they cost twenty times the price
asked. To introduce these semi-precious
gems we will offer them at about the value Of
the mounting, They will smore than treble
articles sent by Registered mail on receipt Of
q. so II not as represented your money Will
be refunded: Strip Of paper Will give the size
Of ring. CENTURY MFG. COMPANY,
1884, 7s6 Splitter building, Toledo, Ohio.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

No one can reasonably hope for good
health unless his bowels move once each
day. When this is not attended to, dis
orders of the stomach arise, biliousness,
headache, dyspepsia and piles soon fol
low. If you wish to avoid these all
ments keep your bowels regular by tax
ing Chamberlain's Stomach and Livel
Tablets when required. They are easy
to take and mild and gentle in effect
For sale bv w. A. Alexander.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

Hunters should keep it in mind that
it is unlawful to enter upon anybody's
premises without permission for the pur-
pose of INDUCING their shooting propen-
stiles. Every mans farm is his castle.
His authority is absolute, and the law
protects him in excluding all tresspass.
ers. If you desire to hunt on the prem
ises of another first ask permission to do
so. Keep this in mind and you may
save yourself trouble and expense.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

PART i.
I. Quartet, Masonic Chant.
Quaker Quartet (in costume.
III. Piano Solo or Reading,
Miss Nellie b. Turner.
III, Solo, g sBandolero''
Mr.. N. Z. Baker.
w. Trio from AttiIla. Praise Ye''
Messers Gahring, Harley, Randall.
" Solo, sThe Old Guard"
Mr.. +. D. Randall.
VI. Solo, Selected.
Mr.. Al. j. Gahring.
VII. Quartet, "Old Kentucky Home, z,
Quaker Quartet.l
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

Some cough remedies hide cough;
they drug it into silence, but the irrita-
ton stays in the lungs to cause trouble.
Morley's Honey Pectoral soothes, heals,
strengthens and cures thoroughly. The
cough stops because the cause is remov-
ed. Price 25 cents. Sold by agent in
every town. Free trial bottles at l..
Van Werden's.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

Business Opportunities on the line Of
the Chicago Great Western Ry. in Hi.
nois, Iowa, Minnesota and Missouri
First class openings in growing towns
for all kinds of business and for manu-
factoring. Our list includes locations
for blacksmiths, doctors, dressmakers,
furniture, grain and live stock buyers,
general merchandise, hardware, harness,
tailors, cold storage, creameries and can.
ming factories. Write fully in regard
to your requirements 80 that we may
advise you intelligently. Address w. j.
Reed, Industrial Agent, @. G. w. Ry.,
Oh Endicott Bldg, St. Paul, MINI.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06
Catarrh

Is a disease Of the mucous membrane
or inner lining Of the nose. throat,
lungs. stomach. bowels and other
organs. 1t is caused by a cold or sue
cession Of colds irritating the delicate
surfaces. and is promoted by scrofulous
taints In the blood.
1t is especially dangerous in persons
having predisposition to consumption.
In these and all other catarrhal
cases, Hoods Sarsaparilla so thor.
oughly renovates the blood and re-
stores strength thatitpermanently cures.
In fact. because Of the character Of
the disease. and peculiar merit Of the
remedy, Hoods Sarsaparllla is the only
common sense treatment for catarrh.
Hoods Sarsaparilla
Promises to cure and keeps the prom.
ise. No substitute for Hoods acts like
Hood's-be surc to get Hoods.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06
Lady Correspondent Wanted.

/ want to hear from any lady who has
stomach trouble. / will recommend DR..
Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin and guarantee
it to cure. Yours Truly,
L. VAN WERDEN.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06
Rubbers! Rubbers!!
Rubbers!!! Rubbers!!!!
The Leon Shoe Store.
Van Vert Mills.

l will grind buckwheat on Friday and
chop and meal on Saturday of each
week. M. P. CARRIER.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

Mrs RI r. Throck morton and children
returned to their homo sAt Derby Friday
Her mother, Mvs. j. r. Penniwell went
home with her and visited there until
Tuesday.
Mrs. L. d. Miller and daughter Minnie
visited over Sunday Of Kellerton OF the
home Of her sister, Mrs. N. A. Carleton, :
few days visit.
TO their home at Parkville, Mo-, Monday, {
after visiting week at the homo OF Mi.
Stephens Sister, Mrs. M. Lsthr0p, 10
Woodland township.
I'd. n. Sharp departed Thursday eve.
ming for Washington, ID. o., to resume his
duties ~ door.keeper Of the Interstate
commerce commission of which w. P.
Hepburn IL chairman.
Mrs. Frank Taylor, OF Chicago. and Mrs.
q. w. Hale, of Ottumwa, who have been
visiting their sisters IN this :. city, went so
before returning home.
here visiting at the home Of Mr.. Dorn's
brother. 3. D. Dorm. president OF the Ex-
change National Bank, and of Mira. Dofn's
mother, Mrs. @. NJ. Lindsey.
Miss Mate Parrish took advantage OF
the Thanksgiving holiday vacation In the
| public schools and went to Charlton
| Thursday afternoon and visited few days
with her sister. Mrs. e. v. Lawrence.
Miss Zola Bruner, ono Of the teachers 10
| the Des Moines public schools spent her
e.ss & SIC g
Moines Saturday accompanied by her
sister, Miss Maud.
Miss Jess Evans returned yesterday from
Plattsmouth, Neb., whore she has been
trimming the past season. She was ac-
companied home by her friend, Mtss
Jeannette Morgan, Of Plattsmouth.
4 Mrs. Ed Moore returned to her home . :
Kellerton Monday after visiting. few
days at the home q her parents e this
home with her to visit until Christmas.
r. B. Daniels, Of Garden Grove, was ID
Leon Monday, having come down With
his daughter, Mrs. A. ]. Hanes, Of .Des
Moines, who started that afternoon tor
San Bernardino,- California, to spend tho
!, winter for her health, which 10 very poor.
Mrs. Mildred Mickelson and baby who
been spending ss .na s, q tse
J Avery in this city, departed yesterday for
!. Omaha whore she will Join Mr.. Mickelson
and they will then 60 to Salt Lake City to
spend the winter.
3 Mr.. and Mrs. John Coppersmith, OF
l. York, Neb., are Visiting their daughter,
Mrs. O. @. Beck, and other relatives on the
west side Of the county. We enjoyed {
r pleasant call Thursday morning from Me-.
0 Coppersmith. He says they have unusual.
n " good crops this year in Nebraska.
Henry Cadle, Of Bethany, Mo-, came up
. Thursday to eat Thanksgiving turkey at
n the hospitable home Of Mr.. and Mrs.
Il Robert Bowsher In this city, it being the
18th Thanksgiving dinner which he hai
eaten at their homo, and each year hl
Q looks forward to Thanksgiving with grea
It pleasure. And It b just % much pleasurt
Ia "a Uncle Bob and his good wife, Tor ..
Uncle Bob says. "I raised him from boz
10 to eat Thanksgiving turkey with me-
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

PARTII.
p. Quartet. Twilight"
Quaker Quartet. ;zs
IL. Recitation or Cornet Solo,
Miss Turner.
Ill. Solo, "Rock-a.by- Baby,
Mr.. Edwin Harley. &,
Nv. Duet, Flow Gentle Deva"
Messrs. Gahring and Baker.
v. Quartet Selections,
Quaker Quartet.
vi. Trio, "Ave Maria" i,
Messrs. Gabring, Harley. Baker.
VII. Funnyisms. a'
Mr.. Baker.
VIII. Good Night,
Quaker Quartet.
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

When you want bright, lasting shine
put on your shoes in an artistic manner,
call on Buck Peugh, at the Hotel Leon.
He gives the best shine black or tan in
oon
The Leon reporter., 1900-12-06

Mrs. Chas Hudson. Denver. Colo, writes:
Both my children had bad cases Of whooping-
Beggs' Cherry Cough syrup effected QUICK
cure" That's what it's GUARANTEED to do.
Cures coughs. colds Group, lagrippe. pneu-
monta and consumption. McGrath & Still,
Woodland