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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Fire at stlle. Burns s7s.OOo.

Stiles. Wis, Dec. 11.-Fire to-day
in the Arson Eldred company's large
stock burner caused a loss Of SIC, 900. A
strong wind prevailed and the flames
spread rapidly to surrounding build
ings. burning the company's store, har-
ness shop. creamery and four dwell
ing houses. including an expensive
summer cottage. The insurance is $40,1
mn
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Girl Suicide Identified.

Chicago, Dec. 10.-The patience Of a
loving brother who was untiring in
his search for an absent sister, who
was last seen on October Is, in this
city, was rewarded when E. j. Cyrier
of Kankakee, ILL.,, identified the en-
balmed remains Of young woman in
undertaking rooms as those of his sis
ter. Georgia. She drowned herself in
the lake here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Says America Opposes Europe.

Berlin, Dec. 1O.-The National Eel
tung devotes its first page today to a
carefully prepared editorial dealing
with the United States as a world
power. After pointing out the enor-
nous progress, economically and poll
tically, Of America in the worlds af-
fairs, the editorial declares that In both
respects the United States is arrayed
against Europe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
steals Fun ds Of the Bank.

Grand Rapids, Mich, Dec. 11.-Al
scharsch, head bookkeeper in the
Fourth National bank. a popular club
man and active in social and military
affairs, has confessed that he appropri-
ated $2,423 of the bank funds during
the past year and had spent it all. He
was locked I'D.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
A ideal ekfes, rooA.

Wheat-O, the new breakfast food,
ts prepared by scientific process
that removes all indigestiblo parts Of
the wheat, but preserves all the
lphosphates in the grain, consequent
lly 1t is an ideal food for the building
Iup OF muscle. Drawn and brain It is
ig"od for healthy people and god
send to the tired and tagged dys-
ipcptic: Get package from your
grocer and give It trial. You will
then use no other.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
8ABY is SLAIN BY A NURSE.
nlysterlous Tragedy In Brooklyn HON,
Woman Escapes,

Woman Escapes.
New York, Dec. 10.-Alice ODon-
nell, 26 years old, trained nurse.
while visiting Mr.. and Mrs. James
Jones Of Brooklyn last night, killed
their 15-month-old child. Arthur
Jones, by cutting his throat with a
razor. She escaped Immediately after
committing the deed, but the police
have been notified and a diligent
search Is being made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
BIG FIRE in BALTIMORE.
Store with Its Content.. Valued at 81.
100000 In Flames,

store with Its Contents, Valued at 81.
100000 in Flames.
Baltimore. Md, Dec. 1O.-A disas,
trous fire broke out this morning
about 3 o'clock in the stores Of the
Baltimore Bargain house at 212 to 22o
West Baltimore street, and is still
burning. The damage to the building
and stock is large. The concern car
ried one Of the largest stocks in BaltiA
more. averaging from 100000 to
stocks in Baltimore. averaging from
100000.
Iowa Agricultural College Burned.
Des Moines, Iowa. Dec. 10.-Fire de-
stroyed the main building Of the State
Agricultural college, at Ames. Iowa.
Church at Kankakoe Buns.
Kankakee, ILL.,, Dec. 10.-The Ger
man Catholic church burned to the
ground. Fire was started by defective
furnace. The loss was 5000 and the
insurance $4,000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Pardon for Arab Pasha.

London, Dec. 1.-THE anniversary
Of the accession of the Khedive. says
the Cairo correspondent of the Daily
Express, will be signaled by the par
don of Arabi Pasha, who will thus be
enabled to return from Ceylon,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

One OF tho Finest Commercial Fruit
Farms In Missouri.
Situated in Howell county, Mis-
souri,, the famous Gland of the Big
Red Apple" near Pomona and Olden
on the K. c., f. S. & NJ. r. r., imme-
diately adjoining the celebrated
Golden Fruit Farm"
The property embraces 14o acres
of fine unimproved timber lands, 10
acres cleared pasture, 40 acres grain
and 800 acres fruit, The fruit con-
sists of
10000 APPLE TREES.
1900 Ben Davis, 5000 Black Twig,
5000 Minkler, 1000 Jonathan, 2,o0O
Rome Beauty, 1000 Gano, 1000 York
Imperial; $500 years old, $500 S
years old, 1900 3 years old.
10000 PEACH TREES.
1900 liberia, 1900 Salway, 1000
: Susquehanna, 1000 Mountain Rose,
1000 Family L'ayorite, 5000 other va
rieties; 5000 years old, 5000 6 years
old, 5000 years old.
And few acres in pears, plums,
berries. etc., for family use.
tendent's house, cost $500; s cot
odSCS 1OI oAlPloySS, COst 9l,SVUS baFh,
corn crib, tool and wagon houses,
etc, cost $1,000.
One of the best fruit men in the
country has had personal charge
from the original clearing till now
and has made the farm one Of the
best that time, money and skill can
produce.
The owner, a nonresident. planned
and developed the place for a perma-
nent home and occupation for deli
cate son. The latter has recently be-
come hopeless invalid, and as the
owner can not give the farm personal
attention, he has decided TO sell or
exchange for property near his home,
which he can look after.
Thir is an unusual opportunity for
someone who desires to engage in the
fruit business on a large scale. For
further information address
PAYNE-KNOX, CO.,
Main Floor N. Y. Life Bldg,
Omaha, Neb.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Marriage KILLED Him.

New York, Dec. 11.-Joseph Doppler,
90 years old, of No. 80 Bank street, was
married last evening. He died this
afternoon as the result of the excite
ment caused by his marriage, 80 his
physician says.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Lanes Family Medicine.
Moves the bowels each day. IN ordse
to be healthy this is necessary. Acts
gently on the liver and kidneys. Cures
sick headache Price Is and soc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Best for the l,owels,

No matter what ais you, headache
to a cancer, you will never get well
until your bowels are put right.
'CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without a gTipe or pain, produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your heal
back. CASCARETS Candy Cathartfc,
THE genuine, put up in metal boxes,
|every tablet has G. G. c. stamped ON
1T. Beware of .mitaulons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Your storekeeper Can Sell Yea
Carter's Ink or he can get it for yoa. ASH him,V
Try It, Car dds are sent annually to every
state in the Union. Do you buy Cxrtee'o@
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
nIutiny on British stea,nsr.

Hobart Town, Tasmania, Dec. IL
The crew Of the. British steamer Har-
lech Castle, which recently brought 600.
Australians from South Africa to Ade-
laide, mutinied to-day A number of
policemen are now on board.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Coughs tell you that there is some
thing wrong in the throat or lungs.
1t is the cause, not the cough, that
you must look after. Morley's Honey
Pectoral searches out the cause of
the trouble, it heals the infamed sur
faces, stops the irritation, loosens
the cough and cures you thoroughly.
Sold by agent in every town.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

How the heart bounds with JOY
ON receiving q loving letter from q
dear onel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

are liable Is tho direct result Of an irregular men
str. situation The Kidd Drug Co., Eign, ILL, guaran.
zee sDr. Le Dues Female Regulator" TO keep tho
periods regular and bring them on promptly. e2 or
8for 90. Retail and wholesale Of J. b. HuFlbut
Co., Des Moines. Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

A good story bears repeating. Use Ruse
Bleaching Blue, don't be deceived By fraudulent
limitations. sold by all grocers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

After all, it depends on whom we
are talking to as to how much talk
ling we do ourselves.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Jell-O. tho Now Dessert,
pleases all the family. Four favors:-
Lemon. Orange, Raspberry and Straw
berry. At your grocers. 10 cts. Try
It today.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
PERSONALLY CONDUCTED

We should practice sanitary meth-.
dds at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Don't Take Any Chances
But use Maple City Self Washing Soap ana
preserve your clothes and your temper.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Some men spend the last half OF
their lives discovering mistakes they
made in the first half.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Perslon Minister Arrives.

Washington, d. G., Dec. 1.-G General
Usage Kahn, the new Persian minister
toy the - d States, arrived here to-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

An envious nature is certainly "a
be pftied.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

When we have malaria it is sur
Uprising how many bad tastes we can
have in our mouth at one time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
CosLiy Firs &C Canton, OHIO

Canton. o, Dec. 1.-THE saxton
block. owned by Mrs. M. @. Barber.
sister OF Mrs. Mckinley. was destroyed
by fire. Twenty families who occupied
rooms aboye the Guinness place are
homeless. The emit pss will prob-
=, =, iill Is :. .ss;:s {
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

G. b. Orabtree, Des Molnes, Iowa, Will On rsqness
explain all about the Gladiator Gold Mining com
pany; extremely interesting; write me.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

TO make ends meet always be mo
thodical.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Four Men Rob at Painesville, ohio.

gainesville, O., Dec. Flour
masked men forced an entrance to the
Office of the Mentor knitting mills this
morning, bound the Waterman and his
wife, and blew open the safe with nj
tro- glycerin. The robbers secured s5t
in money and escaped.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Love often justifes great num-
Der of means.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

A fair form sometimes conceals
foul heart.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

You can generally count on the
woman the dogs never growl at and
children are not afraid to Ego TO-"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
a choice between evils 10 some.
times abhorent,

Some cough remedies hide q cough;
they drug it into silence, but the ir-
rtation stays. in the lungs to cause
trouble. Morley's Honey. PICTORIAL
soothes, heals, strengthens and cures
thoroughly. The cough stops because
THE cause is removed. Price Is cents.
Ask your druggist.
II is decidedly poor consolation
to those in trouble to say matters
might have been worse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Maple City Self washing Soap
Il guaranteed pure and will not injure the
finest fabrics. Please try It. All grocers
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

To an even-tempered person life IL
constant blessing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

A man soon learns that the mos
perfect bit of masculinity ever boxj
was his wife's first husband.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Several Bridees Burned.

One Of the strike leaders said to-day
that several bridges were Destroyed %
the Gulf. Colorado & Santa Fs road
near Sapulpo. !. T., to-day. but that
the work Of destruction was not done
BY strikers, but by sympathizers,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Some women will feel very lionel
in heaven if there is not cook stow
or a scrubbing brush there.
The people who, pride tbemselve|
on being determined are In many ID
stances only contrary.
Retire within thyself and thou will
discover how small a stock is there
-Persius.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
England Delay. Not. to Powers.

England Delays Note to Powers.
Pekin, Dec. 1.-THE dilatoriness on
the part of the British foreign office in
instructing Sir Earnest Satow Is re-
sponsible for the delay In signing the
preliminary demand note whLh is to
be presented to the Chinese government
through Ii Hung Chang and Prince
Ching. All the other allies have
agreed to the preliminary demands
and also to the language Of the full
note. the text Of which was cabled
E9gland ten DIS Sago. As soonl
" itIsh reS tentative receiyEl Ia, y
D1s hsr meeting |s a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Kansas City. Mo-, Dec. 1.-THE
Times says: Within the next forty
eight hours the walkout OF the Santa
Fe operators may widen into genecal
strike and the members of the Order Of
Railway Photographers be Joined by
those OF the Brotherhood of Locomo-.
tive Firemen and the Brotherhood of
Railway Trainmen. Such is the dan
ger that telegraphers say now threat
ems the great passenger and freight
business of the Santa Fe from Chica-
go to the Pacific coast and the Gulf
of Mexico. Before President Dolphin
OF the National o. r. r., sent the
cipher message over the wires calling
out the operators on the line of the
Santa Fe proper in support Of those
OF the Gulf, Colorado C Santa Fe he.
1T is said by the operators was guar
anteed help by the heads of the other
big railroad organizations. This is why
general strike is probable. 1t is de-
clared to be inevitable unless the San
ia Fe management decides to acceda
to the demands of the Gulf line tele-
graph operators"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

/. People who laugh the loudest are
the least apt to know what il the
cause of their mirth.
For SALE OR EXGH ANGE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Trains Reported Late.

Dispatches from divisional points
along the line OF the Santa Fe in
dictate that the great system is badly
crippled by the strike of the telegraph
ers, trains being late and in some in
stances lost" All passenger trains
are moving, however, and many
freight trains are struggling along as
best they can. Passenger traffic, To-
peka reports, has been greatly reduced.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Want Kruger Invited.

Resolved, That our sympathy is
hereby expressed with President Kru-
ger by act of congress, and that the
President Of the United States be re-
spectfully requested to invite the
Thomas Jefferson of South Africa to
be the guest Of the American nation,
and instruct the secretary of the navy
to convey President Kruger to the
United States on a man-of-war under
command Of Admiral Dewey"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

Good Harbor, Mich, Dec. 10.-The
steamer Welcome, with part of car
go of lumber, was driven ashore at
North Unity in the gale, and now lies
on the beach half full Of water. The
crew escaped.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13
Loss for the Season 11s Men.

The loss OF the Fosters crew runs
the number Of lives lost on the lakes
this season up to 11S. The previous
total Of Ito was already the largest for
many seasons. The Foster went down
not far from the scene of the loss Of
the steamer John B. Lyon earlier in
the season. when nine men were
drowned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-13

tain in Canada as in ireland, and the
sentiments here expressed are those of
Gladstone, the great and sagacious
premier laurier. and of that great
scientist and mental philosopher, Pro,
lessor Goodwin Smith; therefore, be
The Kalispell bee. [volume] (Kalispell, Mont.) 1900-192?, 1900-12-20

oo carry times the fiatheads believed
evil spirit and consequently
heio that after death the a which
summer that would
would abound with fish, loved nHo ~,
ne WI" spend this time hunting fishing from the eo -
u eou VI famine Inc bad would
90 70 place covered with eternal bu
WIN ana would see fires at distance which enjoy: water
procure to quench his thirst and buffalo he
canho XIII TO appase his
s ana pents separates these shrinking
brethren not
however, eternal
are sooner or later emancpaed their friends in tho
Elysian - - WV
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-12
PROTEST FROM ALEXANDRIA.
A Delegation of Citizens Complain oi
the Garbage Nuisnnce.

A Delegation of Citizens Complain Oi
the Garbage Nuisnnce.
delegation of citizens from Alexandria
led by Representative John F. Rixey.
called at the District Building yesterday
to present protest against the further
dumping Of garbage on the farm in Prince
George county nearly opposite the city
OF Alexandria. The delegation was COM
posed OF Mayor Simpson, two aldermen.
and three councilmen.
They called upon Commissioner Ross,
under whose personal supervision is the
collection and removal Of garbage. to enter
their protest. but found him absent from
his office. Under the circumstances it was
thought best to call on Commissioner
Macfarland. primarily to pay their re-
spects. and then to make a statement Of
the object of their visit.
Representative Rixey, speaking for the
delegation. stated that the dumping of
garbage on the farm of the contractor in
Prince George county, opposite Alexan-
dria. caused nuisance to exist there
When the wind was northeasterly the
fumes from this garbage farm" said Mr..
Rixey. are waited over the river and be-
come an unbearable stencil in the nostrils
OF the people Of Alexandria. Aside from
its unpleasant effects Mr.. Rixey thought
the existence of the garbage dump so near
the city was a menace to the public
health, and that the nuisance ought to be
abated.
Commissioner Macfarland replied that
inasmuch as the department of the coll
lection and removal of garbage came un-
der the jurisdiction of Commissioner Ross
he could not speak officially regarding
the matter. Personally, however Mr.
Macfarland indicated to the delegation
that the question was under consideration
by the Commissioners. contract for the
collection and disposal of garbage being
under advisement while waiting for the
action of the conference committee in
Congress on the District Appropriation
bill. Mr.. Macfarland added that he hoped
after July 1. 1900, that the District would
take care OF the garbage within its own
jurisdiction. collecting and disposing of it
by cremation or by some other available
process.
The delegation expressed satisfaction at
the unofficial assurances Of Commissioner
Mcfarland and indicated an intention OF
returning at an early day to call on Com
missioner Ross.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-12

swung left and right to the neck. JEFF
fries tried left hook for the jaw. but 1t
vas stopped. Jeffries rushed his man
finally toward the ropes and put In a
couple OF light taps to the jaw. Corbett
retreated but Jeffries drove couple Of
lefts to the stomach. He followed it with
heavy right on the ribs. Then he shot
his left out straight from the shoulder.
The punch caught Corbett squarely on
the point OF the jaw. He reeled mo-
ment and fell over backward. his head
striking the ropes. AS Corbett collapsed
Referee White began counting off the
seconds and when the fateful ten had
elapsed Corbett was out.
When Jeffries had been officially declared
the winner. Corbett's seconds rushed to
him and picked him up in their arms They
placed him upon his chair and put a bottle
of ammonia under his nose. In few mo-
ments he revived and looked around in
apparent astOnishment. Jeffries was at his
side Immediately and asked him IL he was
hurt. Corbett was dazed.
1T was a good fight, Jim." said Jeffries.
grinning.
Il don't remember anything about it.
said COrbett.
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-12
oUAsHED THE INDICTMENT.
Trial of Charles $. Willis Comes to ,
Sudden End,

The trial of Charles S. Willis. charged
with obtaining goods from local mer-
chants on false pretences, which was COM
menced before Justice Clabaugh on Thurs
day. was brought to sudden termination
yesterday by the quashng of the indict-
ment upon which the defendant was called
to answer for the offences charged. On
Thursday after the Government had con-
cluded its side of the case Attorney An
drew Y. Bradley, who represented Willis
moved that the indictment be quashed be-
cause it charged the defendant with an
offence which it was impossible that he
could have committed. Inspection of it
showed that it alleged that the defendant
Willis, and James E. Walton, indicted
jointly for the same offence, had obtained
certain goods on December 16. 1900"
Argument on the question was heard yes
terday morning and Justice Clabaugh de-
cidsd that the error was fatal to the va
lidity of the indictment and discharged
the jury which had been sitting in the
case.
Later during the day the grand jury re-
turned an indictment charging Willis and
Walton with a similar offence. Pending
further proceedings against Willis he was
released on $500 bond his surety being
Dennis j. Downey
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-12
DIED.

ORD-On Friday. May II, 1900. at his residence,
1877 | Street. PACIFICuS ORD. in the eighty
fourth year of his age.
Funeral notice hereafter 1t
REGAN-On Thursday, May TO- 1900, at $3.50 p.
m. at his residence, 6S3 II St ne. WILLIAM j.,
beloved OF Mary, and the late F. Paul Regain.
Notice Of funeral hereafter. myll-2t, EN-
The times. [volume] (Washington [D.C.]) 1897-1901, 1900-05-12
DISCUSSED BY THE CABINET.
The Cuban Postal Frauds Subjec
for Consideration.

The Cabinet meeting yesterday lasted
longer than any for several weeks nearly
three hours. The Cuban postoffice compli-
cation was the main matter discussed. All
of the Cabinet officers had questions TO
ask on the subject and there was much
conjecturing as well as theorizing on the
outcome of the investigation that has been
STARED. As Col. George H. Burton,
inspector general on the staff of General
Wood, Governor of Cuba. had seen Secrc-
tary Root Immediately upon his arrival in
Washington yesterday the Secretary of
War was able to inform President Mckin-
ley and the members OF the Cabinet OF
some CT the facts that Colonel Burton
brought with him.
IL was said after the meeting that there
is nothing further TO indicate that Charles
f. W. Neely. the postal disbuTsing officer
Of Cuba. is short in his accounts beyond
sss.o0o. Postmaster General Smith in
formed the Cabinet that A. S. Lawsche.
Deputy Auditor of the Postoffice Depart
ment. would be sent with a force of ex-
perts and inspectors to make a thorough
investigation into the Cuban postal ac-
counts. The question of further arrests.
II any are to be made, will be left with
Governor General Wood. Director Rath-
bone. of the Cuban postoffice, will not be
asked TO resign. and his prompt manner
OF Fastening to General Wood when he
found that he had been deceived by those
whom he trusted was the subject of COM
ment in his favor. The Cabinet was in
formed that extradition papers are on The
way from Cuba and that they will be sent
10 Governor Roosevelt by the Attorney
General.
1t was said after the Cabinet meeting
that steps had been taken in every direc-
lion to get to the bottom of the scandal
and that the President feels satisfied that
what might have become a gigantic fraud
has been nipped in the bud by the prompt
action of both the War Department and
postal authorities in Cuba. The Attorney
General Will direct the bringing to justice
OF Nicely, and anticipates that he will be
taken to Cuba for trial. Whether he is
or not. steps have been taken which will
furnish the Department of Justice with
whatever evidence the postal authorities
and the War Department will be able to
get in Cuba to convict Neely in the courts
OF this country If he is guilty