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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
OHl0,s VOTE.
A Singular Coincidence.

The official count of the votes of
states, in which the candidates for
president Of the two principal parties
respectively reside have been made.
That Of Ohio shows some rather un.
usual and wholly unexpected results.
Perhaps the strangest feature of. the
tabulation.is the fact that Mr.. Bryan
received exactly the same. number Of
votes this year that he did In 1896
474, 1892. The, tabulation shows that
none Of the Eve minority parties
whose vote was much smaller than
expected lis entitled to place on the
official ballot next year, ana if they
place candidates in nomination it will
have to be by circulation of petit
tions. The prohibition party had
ll0,2O3, soical. democratic 1885,, union
reform 1884, socialist-labor 1859, pop:
ulist 25l. The total vote was ,O49.-
l2l, an increase Of 29,Ol4 over the
total vote Of four years ago. The
votes on the heads Of the national
ticket was: Mckinley, 543,9ls; Bryan,
474,ss2 McKinley's plurality, B9,O36.
The coincidence Of Mr.. Bryan's 1896
and 1900 votes is one which might not
occur once in million times, and
though possessing no particular sig
nifcance, is certainly an interesting
incident Of the great campaign, The
complete official count Of the vote in
Nebraska shows that Mckinley carried
the state by.a plurality Of 1882 over
Bryan, the fc.meF eseeegiq zseeeeigiqg III ,ss5 and
the latter ll4,Ol3 votes. IN Kentucky
where results were for some time in
doubt, the ial count Of the vote,
gives Bec.Aal. 23O, ,265; Yerkes 226,7l2
Beckham's plurality in the state ii
1888 Bryan's vote will be at leasl
235, 600.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

The lows railroad commission IS now
enaa aged ia ma king investig gations with
u view 4 to d reclsis atioa 81 the Iowa
roads before the first Of next year. I'm
der the Iowa law the roads are put into
three classes; according to their earning
capacity and general business, the OBJ.
ject being to permit roads not being fav.
orably situated to charge more fol
freight and passenger traffic than the
& big roads and thus make a profit. In
practice, however, all the roads charge
the rates provided for class roads,
which are the lowest rates. There are
80 n,any competing points in Iowa on
the mary cross lines that 1t is almost
impessible for the low.class roads to
manlain any higher rate than is de-
manded Of classes B and G roads in the
state now. The only advantage in be
ing in this class Is In case Of lawsuits
over rates, when the company can al
ways fall back on its classification te
protect it in the higher rates.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
CHAMP CLARK COMMENTS.

The congressman from Pike, Hon.
Champ Clark, says:
: ''rhe French king, with his army, on
a memorable occasion performed the
celebrated feat Of marching up the hill
and then marching down again. Dur
ing the recent campaign Governor and
6ofon5l Roosevelt aroused his admirers
to fever heat by denouncing in most
lurid and grotesque rhetoric the ice
trust as the sum Of all iniquities aud
daikley hinted that so soon as he had
time he would yank Major Van Wyck
out of his Office for being interested in
the same. That was before the elec
ton. Now the gubernatorial colonel,
after all his rodomontade, COOS mildly
Is a sucking dove and gives out 4 stsfe.
ment in which he declares that he will
not remove Mayor Van Wyck because
there is no proof that he wilfully vio-
lated the statue in such cases made
and provided! Teddy evidently was a
gay deceiver during the campaign, and
his numerous dupes, who threw high
their sweaty caps in the air while on a
Thousand stumps he cut fantastic ca
pers before high heaven, must feel
much as does the poor fool who buys a
gold brick. The late lamented Phineas
T. Barnun was correct when he assert
ed cynically that, sucker is born every
minute, a fact which Teddy appeared to
realize. I"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
THE SUBSIDY BILL.
The Chicago Tribune, \ republican

The Chicago Tribune, republican,
says:
"The men who vote for the pending
subsidy bill will not hear the last Of
III for many years. Representatives,,
especially those from the middle west,
who have been reelected and who wish
to remain in political life, should be
cautious about committing themselves
to a measure which their constituents
do not favor. 1t is difficult to see how
the middle west is to be benefited by
this legislation which eastern shipbuild-
ers and the owners Of ocean grey
hounds are clamoring lof.
"lhe massaof the people are unable
to see how this proposed subsidy legis-
alton is to benefit thcn, while they do
see how it will benefit small but
favored class. The, common peop'e
see that the intention is to tax them
to aid men who already have large
means. The people will not submit pa.
tiently to such an abuse of legislati We
| power.
"This subsidy bill should not be
thrust to the front at this session. II
should be left to the consideration Of
the next congress and Of new men, just
from the people, and who may prefer
to 60 before their constituents at the
elections Of 1902 with better record
than they will make by voting for 9
measure which contemplates taxing the
many, who have little money, for the
benefit Of few, who5have much.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
Il SIGNIFICANT FAILING OFF.

The New York World notes that the
total vote cast for president in 1896 was
Is ,923,378 out Of an estimated total
electorate of IA. .25O, 600. The total vote
cast for president in 1900 was 3,S83, ,943
out of an estimated electorate of IL, ,50O,-
900. The vote this year: was therefore
80 4:3s5 less than it was four years ago,
although the electorate had increased
at least / ,25O, 600. While the vote four
years ago was within quarter Of a mil
lion Of the total electorate, the ..stay-
atshome' vote this year reached 1885,
600. The World then draws the follow
ing deductions:
One voter in every dozen the country
though refrained from expressing any
opinion upon the presidency Except
the presidential election Of 1864, when
the southern states were not represent.
ed, this.is the first presidential election
at which the popular vote has been less
than At the preceding presidential elec.
ton. Except that election Of 1854 this
is the first presidential election at which
the popular vote has not been very
much greater in proportion, than at the
preceding election.
IA is rather q curious circumstance, .
says the Louisville er-Journal
"that there were Ito, 900 more persons il
Texas Who did not 60 to the polls thil
yeai than there were in 1896. The re
duction Of the plurality from ZOE .9l4 te
LAG, ,258, shows that the most Of the alb
sentees were men who voted for Bryar
in 1888, but the republicans were alst
largely absent" In 1896 Texas gave t.
Mr.. Bryan $40, ,434 votes, this year 267,
432, difference of 3.0Oa. 1t CAV,
Mckinley 1877 $50 in 1895, and this yea
2l,l73. . loss Of 6,34S. The New
York World insists that ''these fact
can only mean widespread populs
dissatisfaction with both candidates
both parties, both schemes Of nationa
policy. Clearly the voters chose be
tween evils, and chose so reluctantl.
that . large part Of them refrained iron
expressing q choice" This means tha
the time when 4 few politicians ca,
carry this nation or this state by storm
has passed away. Hereafter even IL
political parties eIs sto Be put upol
their good behayl or.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

The sultan is to pay up through the
purchase Of a cruiser and the United
Statesr has professed itself satisfied. It
may be pointed out by the way, that
payment could have been had months
ago by this means, but was refused and
the very idea Of its acceptance was ridi-
culed. But that was beforethe election.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
a WORK FOR NEWSPAPERS.

4u0 pIS0B CHuuOC@ EGuuer Iu0 NWUUllC
q better service than to impress bpons
every community that wants rural free
delivery, and upon congress, that the.
financial success or failure Of that new
departure depends upon good roads.
Either the delivery of mail in the coun-
try will become burden upon the ma
tional government by reason of the
great expense involved, or else it will
be made compensatory by means Of
long routes over which carriers will be
enabled to deliver and collect enough
mail to obtain sufficient revenue to-
cover the cost of the service. As large
a number of families as possible must
be served by each carrier to make the
work self-sustaining, but this is a physi-
cal impossibility over bad roads. The
Clarksville, Iowa; Star covers this point
in few words in the following para
graph: y
Free rural mail delivery means better
roads. This necessarily so for the rea-
son that roads must be in condition for
the carriers to traverse them at all sea-
sons. Carriers cannot cover routes
where the roads are impossible or very
bad any more tran any other person.
Road supervisors must appreciate this
and improve the highways according.
ly."
The Hawk-Eye would like to see this
thought echoed, reiterated and empha.
sized all over the state until public
opinion is brought up to the point
where necessary legislation will be de-
manded and insisted upon by means Of
which good highways will be obtain,
able. The great barrier Is the present
antiquated road law. Other states in
the Union are moving not only for good
roads but for rural free delivery. Iowa,
one Of the best states in the Union, with
the greatest and most varied natural re-.
sources, is fioundering in the mud and
loosing millions Of dollars annually by
bad highways. And furthermore, the
states with good highways are going to
have the preference in the. distribution
Of rural free delivery routes.a Iowa,
with the lowest rate Of illiteracy, a
state where newspapers, magazines and
periodical literature generally find the
widest circulation, whore the circulat-
| ing library, is supplementing local u
braries, a state Of all states where rural
free delivery ought TO flourish and be
self sustaining, is in danger Of not get
ting its share of this latest and best
boom for the farmers because Of its poor
highways.
The newspapers. Of Iowa ought to take
up this matter Of such. vital importance
to the welfare and progress of our peo'
pie and so thoroughly discuss it and
persistently press it upon public atten
ton that the next general assembly viii
take prompt and effective action for the
Improvement Of public highways and
1.-THE extension Of the rural mail service
throughout heentire state. Give every
farmer daily mail. Burlington Hawk
Eve. g. 4 e sss
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20
LEON,
Mark Hanna, the president and the
syndicates will probably De strong
enough to pass the ship-subsidy bill in
spite of American sentiment.

The Isthmian Canal Commission has
reported in favor of the Nicarauguan
route as the only really reasonable one,
although it admits that it will cost
about $40, COZ, 600 more than the Pana.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

When Mckinley is caa,ipg about for
cabin ct material.he should not overlook
Senator Titus. He could write sulu
agreement to mean something or moth
ing just as the occasion might require
Corning Free Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

Art thou one of the many that has
drained the Golden Nectar that maketh
thy heart full Of strength and giadness2
If not, take Rocky Mountain Tea. Ask
your druggist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-12-20

To Break wp Z Cold In One Nipht
Or TO quickly cure La Grippe take s'Weeks
Break Up Cold TabletS.' We cheerfully re
fund the purchase price II it fails to cure
P rice 25 cents. w. e. Myers q Co.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

a grizzly sloUches down from Wyom- ing's sulphur springs baths to try his claws on ahe Colorado cottonWoods and gather in a few specimens of Col orado live stock.
 As a general rule the black baar is the most harmles of animals to every thing but a fat sheep or calf. He has no desire to look for trouble in which men are concerned, though when ns is cornered he puts up a pretty fight. This season, however, lad was killed and partly eaten by a black bear in Utah, near the CcloraGo line, and set tiers have decided that their children must be protected from similar occur rences. Accordingly the war of exter- nination has been planned in the coun- ties where the bears are thickest.
 The rHnchmen who live under the shadow of the Flat Tops have no scr rules about killing bears. As a general rule they will not waste shell on a black bear, prefering to save the charge for d deer. But when it is de- cided to kill a bear the usual way is for two ranchmcn to chase the animal into q clearing and then rope it with lariats. By this means the animal is quickly choked to death and there is a great saving of powder and bullets. The roping game is never tried, how ever, when the bear happens to be mother with several cubs trottng along in her wake. On such occasions the ranchman is happy to have 3, pack of hounds along with him and a good ri le in his hand. Even the most fool hardy ranchers, who occasionally ropes a catamoun,, just for excitement, will waste precious shells on a mother bear, rather than run any risk of coming to close quarters. For the natural in stinct makes the black bear a fighter second only to the grizzly. The val Ter streak" which tlhc Tanchman always counts on coming to his aid in the cage of an ordinary black bear, is totally absent in the case Of the mother bear, and there is nothing but fight from the drop of the hat, and no craven yielding at the Houch of the nose or the sting of the bullet
 Up in Routt county, where no rail- road has yst 5;sturbcd region that Is bigger than many eastern states, the stage drivers occasionally have t1 put on Uha brakes, wnile the horses dance In terror, and shoot a curious bear that blocks the road and delays Uncle Sam's $ mails. The drivers make nothing of such experiences. which to them are TO more thrilling than the commonplace, everyday experience Of plugging at a breakneck pace down a steep canyon, where the least slip or swerve would convert the heavily loaded stage coach to maJchwood on the boulders below. It is only the terrifying vision of an electric street car that will send the blood to the hearts of these men.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
PLANNING A BIG HUNT
Large Game to Be Driven Into a Cor
 ral and Slaughtered.

Denver, Dee. 11.-Some of the great est wild game events in the history O: Colorado, or ofe the entire west, are be- ing planned by ranchmen in Rio Elan co and ROutt counlles, on the other side of the Great Divide. The novel feature of these hunts is the fact that most of the big game will be taken alive and sold to keepers of menage- ries. The hunts are planned to get rid of the bears and mountain lions that are driving stockmen to. distrac- tion. Incidentally, other game will not be overlooked.
 In Rio Blanco county work is now progressing on a big corral on the rarch of Jacob Wilmington. The cor ral is built with a wide, funnel shaped entrance. When it is all in readiness Ghc huEtsmen will meet al Withing- toms ranch and then scatter out, with their hounds, and surround one of the fiat top peaks. The bears have been making these peaks their rendezvous The animals will be driven to the big corral and the most agile of them will not be able to climb over the rough timbers and bouidsrs. Only the bears that attempt 70 escape on the march to the corral will be shot. The gates will be closed on the captives, and then if there are no purcta CTS, ehe an finals will be slaughtered.
 Circus men and keepers of geological gardens, however, claim that there will be ample demand for all the good spec imers of bear that can be captured. They say that all kinds of American Wild game is growing scarce and it will only be question of few years when IL will be impossible to keep the menag- cries well supplied. The ranch men of C5ioIadH say that they will be able to supply the menagerie men with all the mour,ain lions and bears they want. The bears in particular have been numerous and dcs- psrate this sea-Jn. They are most ly big, black fellows, lh-ugh oc- cisionally a cinnamon ccmes sniff fiag his way up from New Mexico, or
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
SUMMONS.

In tue District Court of the Third Ju-
 diclal District, Territory of Arizona.
 in ard for MaricoI7l County.
 l.. P'2c. Plaintiff. vS. Mark A.
 Steely. Defendant.
 Action brought in the District Court of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona, fn and for Mari copa County, and the Complaint filed In said Marie5ra County. in the office oF the Clerk Of said District Court.
 In the name of the Territory of Ari- zoro, to Mark 4. SteeIy, defendant tirceting:
 You are hereby summoned and re- puired to appear in an action brought agains't you by the above named pain tltf--in he District Court of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona in and for the County Cf MaTicGpa. an1 answer the Complaint therein filed With Hhc Clcr! of this s-.- d Court, Ut Phoenix, in said County. within ten days after the service upon you of this summons, if served in tbis said county. or if served uIt of tbis said County and within this slid .Iu- dicial district, then within twenty Gays thereafter, or in all other cases within thirty days Uia-eH ctar. thn times above mentioned being exclusive of the day If service. or judgment by default will be taken against you.
 Given nnder my bend and seal Of the District Court of the Third Judicial District of the Territory of Arizona. in and for Maricopa County, this SrI day of December, A. D.. 1900.
 [Seal1 w. C. FOSTER,
 CI.rk of said District Court
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
THE BEST PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlain's Pain Balm and bound to the affected parts is superior t) any plaster. When troubled with lame back or pains in the side or chest, give il a trial and you are certain to be more than pleased with the prompt re- lief which it affords. Pain Balm also cures rheumatism. One application gives relief. For sale by all druggists.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
LOST AND FOUND.
AIAssACREs IN CHINA.

Berlin, Dec. In special despatch from China to the Cologne Vollzs- zeitung 1t is reported that terrible slaughter of missionaries has taken place in the province of Shan-si. The first victims were a Catholic bishop and his coadjutors and four European priests, Franciscans. Italian and French.
 The governor invited them to his house, pretending to give them better protection; but when they arrived their hands were tied and the governor him self stabbed them to death. The gov ernor then went to the bishops resi- dence with a number of so.diers and seized six Marseilles Sisters. He promised them money and distinguish ed husbands if they renOunced Chris tianity. They unanimously rejected his offer. Thereupon the governor stabbed them and a number of Chinese priests. thirty Chinese Sisters and 200 orphans, from three to sixteen years of aga.
 Fifteen sen-irarists, who had hidden themselves in a cistern, were tied to stakes and forced to drink the blood of the first victims. Then they were killed.
 A Chinese priest and two Christians. Who attempted to escape were caught and imprisoned in a small hut. where they were burned.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

Acker's Dyspepsia Tab!ets are Sold on positive guarantee. Cures heart burn, raising of the food. distress after eating or any form of dyspepsia. One little tablet gives immediate relief. 9 cents and 50 cents. Ben L. Bear, whole sale and retlil druggist, Phoenix, Ari- zona.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

WANTED-The public to understand that l pay the highest cash price for secondhand goods. I am playing no favorites, but buy and sell anything and everything on top of the earth. Call at once and take advantage of the many bargains 1 can offer you at 222 West Washington street.
 Spears Secondhand Store, 222 W. Washington.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

Dull Headacne, Pains In various parts of the body, Sinking at the pit of the stomach, Loss of appetite, Feverish- ness, Pimples or Sores are all positive evidences of impure blood. No matter how it became so it must be purified in order to obtain good health. Acker's Blood Elixir has never failed to cure Scrofulous or Syphilitic poisons or any other blood diseases. It is certainly a wonderful remedy, and we sell every bottle on a positive guarantee. Ben L. Bear, wholesale and retail druggist, Phoenix, Arizona.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
FOR SALE.

FOR SAILED to 40 acre tracts of high grade, well improved alfalfa land with AIaricopa water. Apply to w. A. MacBride, room g, postoffice building.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
BRAZIL GAINS GOLD COUNTRY

Berne, Switzerland. Dee. S.-President Heller, of Switzerland, who was se- lected to arbitrate in the boundary dispute between France and Brazil, has rendered his decision. In regard to the frontier between Brazil and French Guiana, he decides that the river Vincent Pinzon is identical with the Oyopock. and not with the Ara gouary. as was maintained by France It is believed that this decision will give Brazil q considerable tract of auriferous territory.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

Atchison churches ought to be wei attended. There is so little going on Sundays that you can look at the sky five minutes and draw a crowd Of Q hundred people.
 A recent prize, for which thirty women fought for three hours and friendships Of many years standing were shattered in disputes oyer points. cost just three cents.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

WANTED.-Two cooks, three pruncrs, two ircners for laundry, three cham bermaids. ranch hand, partner as manager Of grocery business.
 Territorial Employment Agency, Rooms and 9. Fastoffice building.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
REAL ESTATE.
WANTED-Takers for J. Ernest Walk
 CTS bargains.
MODERN brick house Of eight rooms, c1c IT, f,,--r r,ic.l,La l.i

MODERN brick house Of eight rooms, elegantly furnished; within two blocks of the postoffice, for rent. FOR SALE-Ideal home. Eight rooms Comfort, convenience, beauty, roses, lawn, shade. electric light, city water, bath, barn, basement. Half acre of fruits and flowers. about acres; just the thing for chicken raising; about two miles out the Tempe road, with two room lum- Der house and lean-t to kitchen. This is a good buy. TEN acres of improved orange land, with Broom adobe house, for sale, cheap.
 A BARGAIN-$1, GOO buys an interest in a first-class, well established bus mess, CT will trade for good town or ranch property. for cash values. Best of reason for selling. SIC: Two nicely furnished houses in the country, near by, for rent, with use of horse and buggy. A LARGE unfurnisned brick house, near in, for rent at an unusually low figure.
 Lots for sale on all kinds Of easy terms.
 Fire insurs nee placed; money to loan.
 See J. ERNEST WALKER,
 The Real Estate Man. 14-16 South Second Avenue.
 Tel. Main sol.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

WANTED-A milker on butter dairy. Must be first-class. If married man, must board himself. Box 9S5, City.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
SITUATIONS WANTED.

situation of any kind al congenial employment, by a young and well educated woman who has a child to support. Has had several years experience as hotel clerk and bookkeeper and as saleslady: Will only ask sufficient wages to support self and child. References. Address Mrs. NJ, this office.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

FOR RENTING rooms, well fur nlsAed; one large, southern and eastern exposure, porch; the other southern exposure, quiet. 53S East Van Buren street.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

THREE SUNNY ROOIs-Furnishe for hosekeeping. No pulmonary troubles. 94 North Third avenue.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12
HELP WANTED.

WANTED-Binder girls at The Re publican job office.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

THE VENDOME, S19 West Washing ton. Very choice rooms. Newly fur nished, painted and papered. By the day, week or month. No. invalids.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

ROOMS Single or en- suite, two blocks from court house. Also transients, $1.5O per week. 2S7 West Madison street.
Arizona republican., 1900-12-12

WANTED-Bindery girls at The Re publican job office.