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The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08
NEBRASKA
THE LAND
OF PLENTY

l wonder why it is that so many men
spent their days working hard on rent
ed farms, barely making enough to get
along, with no great prospect ahead of
owning their own homes, when within q
few hour journey is land of plenty
Nebraskd-where all kinds of grain and
fruit can be raised with the least
amount of labor; where cattle and hogs
fed on corn bring a.handsome profit;
where the climate is healthful
Ichurches and schools abound; y
land is.ahssf IA nd can BIZ heaa
cry easy terms.
Think of this, and if you want infor-
nation about the country send to me for
"The Corn Belt" beautifully illus.
trated monthly paper that tells all
about Nebraska, and also for 'sTne
West Nebraska Grazing Country" an
Interesting illustrated booklet contain
ng large sectional map of Nebraska.
| On the first and third Tuesdays OF
each month during the balance of this
year, cheap excursion tickets will ba
sold over our road to Nebraska, so that
people may 60 and see for themselves.
Ask your ticket agent about this.
P.S. EUSTIS,
Gen'l Pass'r Agt. G. B. & @. Il. r.
Chicago, Ill.
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08
MORTUARY.
MILES WATSON GAMM1LL.

The remains of Miles Gammill arrived
at Lineville on last Thursday evening
from Ell Paso, Texas, accompanied by
his brother, Willard, and grandmother,
Mrs. Rachel Wasson. 4. His death occurr-
ed on Sunday evening, Oct. 81, and his
brother did not arrive until Tuesday.
Upon the arrival here the remains we're
taken to the residence of Mrs. Glen
Wright, sister of the deceased, where
the funeral services took place at 10
O'Clock the following day, conducted by
DR.. Glendenning. A large number Of
the relatives and friends Of the deceased
attended, and saddened faces and tears
evinced the sorrow that filled every
heart. Many beautiful floral offerings
decked the caskets. The pail bearers
we're George Mclaughlin, Marlow Bel
vel, Cur1en Laughlin, James Davis, G.
w. Bellows and Don Bruner. The re-
mains were followed to the Gammill
cemetery near Spring Valley, by large
number of sorrowing friends, where the
interment took place by the side of the
parents of the deceased who had both
proceeded him to the other shore.
Miles Wasson Gammill was born in
Decatur county, near Lineville, Decem-
ber Is, 1876; died Of consumption at Ell
Paso, Texas, October 81, 1900, aged 23
years, 8 months and days. He was
the son of Ira and Lucy Gammill. The
mother died in 1881 and the father in
1885, both of that dreaded and fatal
disease, consumption. A sister, Mrs.
Allie Wright, of Lineville, and abrother,
Willard Gammill, of Leon, survive him.
From the time he was first attacked by
the inslduous disease until his death,
he was the subject of the tenderest care
and solicitude on the part of his sister,
brother and relatives and all that could
have been prompted by loving hearts
was done for him in the hope of pro-
noting his comfort and arresting the
progress Of the disease. But the end
was certain and inevitable. Loving
hands could not stay the hand of death
and he has gone to that peaceful rest
t at pain Or sorrow cannot disturb.
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08
MISSOURI AND IOWA TELEPHONE CO
BY TOWNSHIPS AND CITIES.
ASSESSMENT $50 90 PER MILE

10 break up Cold In One Night
Or to quickly cure La Grippe take weeks
Break -Up.A-Cold Tablets" We cheerfully re
fund the purchase price II 1t falls to cure
Price rs cents. w. e. Myers u Co.
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08
TIMETABLE.

TlME.TABl e..
SOUTH NORTH
Passenger. 1888 a. m. Passenger2:4 I'm.
Freight. 1920 a. m. Freight. 300 p. m.
Passenger. 40 a. m. Frelght........ 80 pm.
Freight....ll :55 a. m. Passenger. ..8:4O p. m.
K. & W..
GOING NORTH.
No. l1-9:l5 a. m.-Dally except Sunday and
Wednesday.
No: 1-s:44p m.-Passenger Daily except
No 1906 a. m.-Freight = Stock express
Wednesday only
GOING SOUTH.
No. 6-ll:45 a. m.-Passenger-Daily except
Sunday.
No; l4-6:0O p. m.-Freight-Daily except
Sunday.
/. c. M. KETcHAM Agent.
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08

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ls great nerve tonic and blood builder, BRING
ing back the pink glow to pale cheeks and rs
storing the fire of youth. Il wards of insanity
and Consumption. Insist on having REVIVO, no
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the money. oircularfrss Address
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The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08
Where the Real Credit Belongs.

Great credit has been given to the Allied
Generals in China for prompt action in saving
the Americans at Pekin, but the credit OF
saving thousands Of American Citizens drag
months of hot weather belongs to the prompt
action of Dandellon Bitters. The quickest
acting and most satisfactory general system
tonic ever made.
Indigestion, Liver and Kidney troubles, low
and malarial feyers dizziness, fainting spells,
melancholy, poor appetite, sleeplessness, all
indicate dangerous condition Of the system.
which require an immediate tonlng up to
prevent some of the contagious diseases.
nandelion Bitters digests your food, and is
the best tonic known. Especially recon-
mended for all female troubles and fol
m m1thers worn out with the care of Q nursing
baby. 1t makes sick people well, try it now
and be convinced. McGrath 4 Still, Wood
land.
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08

We wish to express our sincere and
heartfelt thanks to the many friends
who gave us their help and sympathy
in our sorrow and bereavement.
Mr. AND Mrs. GLEN WRIGHT.
WILLARD GAMMILL.
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08
Pacific EXPRESS assessment, year 1890.

Pacific Express assessment, year 1890.
In compliance with Chapter AZ, Acts OF the
ssth General Assembly. 1900. it is hereby or
dered the following be and is hereby declared
the length and assessed value of the Pacific
Express company in Decatur county, Iowa
for the year 1900. 10 each township and schoo
district. to-wit:
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08

& MT. AYR TELEPHoN E
COPY TOWNSHIPS AND CITIES.
ASSESSMENT $40 60 PER MILE.
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08

In complyance with the provisions of Chap
ter As, Acts of the 18th General Assembly,
1900, IL is hereby declared the length and as
sessed value Of telephone lines in Decatur
county, Iowa. for the year 1900, in each town
shin and school district to-wit:
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08

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The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08

Telegraph assessment for the year 1900.
In compliance with the provisions of Chap
ter 45, Acts OF the 2sth General Assembly,
1900. 1t ls hereby ordered the following be and
is hereby declared the length and assessed
value of telegraph lines in Decatur county,
Iowa. for the year 1900 in each township and
school district to.wit:
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08

Adams Express assessment, year 1900.
In compliance with Chapter AZ, Acts of the
28th General Asse mbly, 1909. it is hereby or
dered the following be and is hereby declared
the length and assessed value of the Adams
Express Company in Decatur county, Iowa
for the year 1900, in each township and schoo
district, to.wit:
The Leon reporter., 1900-11-08
County Legislation,
SEPTEMBER MEETING

The following tables show the
number of miles and assessment
of Telephones, Telegraphs, and
Express Co. s In Decatur county,
as canvassed by the Board of
Supervisors of Decatur county,
Iowa, at their September meet
lng by townships and cities.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05

Seived by the Associated Pres. Is gen.
orally considered the most important
communication received from the front
since the capture Of Cronje and the relief
Of IAdysmith. The fact that the poi.
tion gives the British key 10 one Of
the main roads leading 10 Drakensberg
passes, which possibly may be the means
Of co0pention with General Butler later
on, provides the advance with base %
supply, etc and at the same time
monnnces the Beers now southeast Of
Bloemtontein. is obviously the reason
for the Importance attached by all hands
10 the Intelligence.
The Boer army which was at Brand
fort, presumably Is retiring on Wiud'
berg which will possibly b. the next i'm
mediaa objective Of the British Brand
fort Is thirty.6ve miles nearer the Trans.
vnnl capital than Is Roberts headquar'
tcrs What particularly Fratides the
British public Is evidence that the army
Of Robert. In tho Orange Free State has
recovered mobility and i more capable
Of undertaking "A general advance. NJ
long retarded.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05
CAPTURE OF sRANDFoRr

II IL Considered the Mest Important
Capture since That of Cronj~.
London, May 4.-The news Of the 90.
cupation Of Brandfort, issued by the war
Office at 10 O'Clock this morning.
confirming the dispatch previously re-
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05
THE CULToN CASE.
Two Witnesses Te-tif, As to where the
Deadly shot Game Prom.

Two Witnesses Testify ~ to where the
Deadly shot Game Prom.
Frankfort. MAY 4.-The hearing of ev-
idence In the Culton case was resumed
this morning. Captain J. f. Howe oi
Barhoursyille. military officer, testified
regarding Caleb and John Powers com.
ing 20 him ten days before the assasaina-
tion and trying 20 get him 10 bring his
company % Frankfort disguised as citi-
zens. He declined 20 do so unless or
dcred by Governor Taylor, and no orders
came till after the assassination.
Colonel Jack Chinn. who was with
Goebcl when he was shot. stated that he
was sure The shot that hit Goebel wa.
fired from the executive building.
FL Steifec. who was standing on the
portico in front of the state house
saw Goebel fall Immediately after the
shot he looked towards the executiv,
building and Thought he saw a harrel OF
a rife pointing out II the window ~ th,
SECRETARY ~ state. The rifle was drawn
In aud the window closed. In the cross
examination Steifee said after the shol
was fired he thlught he saw a httl,
smoke rising above the window from
which he saw the rife. Did not look {,
sac where the shot came from aitel
Coelpl fell.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05

Thabanchu, May i.-The Beers have
evacuated Thabanchu hill and are be.
lievcd 90 b. still trokking. though one
gun has shclled thecampintermittingly.
Scouts repprt some q the Beers retired
towards Wepsner They believe the
Beers evacuated their position during
the night. trekking northward In three
directions. General French has left
here General Rumble is now in com.
mand II is expected General Brabant
will effect q junction at any moment.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05

LONDON May Z Roberts reports n
the war office as follows under date ot
May 3:
1--WE oHrupied Brandfort to-day with.
out much opposition and without. lhope.
many casualties First brigade ~
mounted infantry covered the lett flank
Of the Fourteenth brigade " the Sew.
onth division and the right flank was
supported by the Fifteenth brigade.
Pole Carew's division advanced directly
on Bmndiort Tho Boor army. which
was under the command Of Delaroy, 70.
urCd ~ a northeasierly direction"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05
CAPTAIN BELTS DEAD.
lie Was Twice Rewarded by CrownhsAd
for Gallant sea Hc.cuss.

Tor ttllahi Nfa hfsfuTss
New York. May i-Captain John
Belts, twice the recipient of costly pres.
ents from foreign powers for brave res.
cue, at sea, Is dead of pleuro. pneumonia.
During the Spanish. American war ho
commanded the transport Knickcrb0ck.
er and never fully recovered from the
effects of au illness contracted at Santi,
ago. lie was born In Watertown,
Mass. on Oct. l2, 1928. Previous to the
late war he was captain of the New Or.
leans Of tho Cromwell steamship line.
Oscar II. Of Norway and Sweden. pre-.
sented Captain Belts with a magnificent
medallion for rescuing the crew Of the
Pauline Siblian in 1871 1t bore the IN
scription "For Brave Act"
From Emperor William of Germany
Captain Belts received gold watch foI
his gallant rescue Of the crow of th,
bark onkel Alderman In 1889. Tn,
rescue occurred 100 south of Cape Hat
teras The bark had been In helpless
condition four days. and several vessel,
had passed IL, but feared TO 90 10 its as
sistance. Captain Belts set OF In life
boat In a heavy sea with crow Of vol
unieers and brought safely back the
crew Of flfteen.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05

and tie municipal police was no, much
better II was further alleged that do.
grading outrages and abuses were being
committed by the secret police. Many
II the council upheld the assertions.
quoting cases against the police. II was
proposed 20 dishand the secret police
and the meeting finally decided TO send
n deputation 10 Governor General Wood
for the purposo Of laying the case b..
fore him. and asking him 10 arrive as
some decision in the matter
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05

Aliwnl North. May i.-smlthhold was
occupied by Geuornl Hart's brigade
Outside Of 80 Boors in the town % were
captured and the rest decamped.
LAdybmnd was recently full ~ Bo"r
wounded who have now been removed
70 Ficksberg.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05

Boone. Ia, May Miss Mary Olson.
20 years old. graduate Of the Boone
high school, committed suicide by
drowning herself in u cistern. Grief
over the death Of brother is said to
have Overhalanced her mind.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05
THE AMERICAN
LAUNDRY

Guarantees TO do strictly frst-class
work promptly aud At reasonable
prices. We cheeriully correct all mis-
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Drop us 3 postal or phone l4l ana We
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Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05

wynhe, Ark. May 4.-Dr, J. NJ. Nc
Bee shot aud instantly killed NJ. Y.
Troglen at Earle. Ark. The trouble
arose over McBce's stock breaking into
rroglen's field. McBee surrendered 70
the authorities.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05
Havana Police p,morali,sd.

Havana. May AIT a meeting Of the
municipality Of Havana Il was charged
the secret police were o dsmorplized body
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1900-05-05
'Gettinn Money
From Home

II fine thing, As everyone will agree
the next best thing is keeping it at home
You may think your laundry bit II a
small item when Won send IL away from
home, but many small orders sent away
make a big hole in the profits Of a home
enterprise.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-14

Margaret was born in January, 1882, and
is just eighteen years old this month. In
royal families it has come to be con-
sidered that from eighteen to twenty
is very reasonable age for a princess
to be married, since through a marriage
thus early she learns to accommodate
herself to those peculiar conditions under
which queen must live.
The girl princess is of slight, graceful
figure, has hazel eyes, brown hair, and
features extremely pleasant and refined.
Albeit her nose is slightly retrousse, this
fact does not detract from her one bit
rather adds a dash of piquancy to her
pretty features. 1t was only during the
present year that Margaret put on her
first long dress-a creation which has
been described by one writer as gar
ment that would not excite the envy Of
| American heiresses.
| The father Of the princess, the Duke
| Of Connaught, is one of the generals In
| the English army. The duke Is one of
| the most popular Of the queens sons
| and a loyal, patriotic Briton to the core.
| Indeed, 80 true is this that he absolutely
| refused short time ago to accept the
| heirship to the duchy of Saxe-Coburg-
Gotha, a sovereign state In Germany, be-
| cause the acceptance would compel him
| to leave the English army and the coun-
| try he delights In calling 'home."
To indulge in generalities, 1t Is claimed
| in some quarters that every unmarried
princess In Europe would be envious If
| the Grand Duke Michael should win the
| affections Of the little English girl scarce
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-14
ANTARCTIC OASIS.

Queer Discovery Made During the
Recent Expedition.
Recent Antarctic discoveries by the Bel
gican expedition are described in he Cen
fury for January by Mr.. Frederick A.
Cook, of Brooklyn, whose article is very
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-14

Came to Join His Brothers, and Was
In Africa Not to Make Fortune,
but to Benefit His HeaIth-Fond
of Animals, but Was Not Popular
Africa.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-14

yet out of short dresses. AS czarina she
would come into possession of the great
est collection of precious stones and jew
els in the world; the wife of the most
absolute ruler of the largest empire in
the East, and in addition have the OPP
portunity, dear to full many woman s
heart, to absolutely rule the absolute
ruler of this immense kingdom.
Michael, the grand duke, was born
Dec. 4, 1878, and Is just little over
twenty-one years of age. He is large,
we'll knit together, and Of exceptionally
robust health. His father, Alexander
III, was a man Of remarkable physical
strength, 1t may be recalled, but his
health was exceedingly poor. He died
in the prime of life from a complication
Of diseases, which seem to have been
transmitted in some form to each Of his
children, except sthe Grand Duke MI
chael. es b
The future ruler of Russia Is at pres
ent in Scotland az the bone of the Duke
of Connaught, and everywhere has been
received with acclaim It is said that
Queen Victoria Is very much pleased
at the prospect of the:;marriage. as she
wishes to bind The Russian empire as
closely to England as is possible.
The young grand duke has travelled
widely since 1t was not considered SO
important to keep him In Russia, as 1t
was his older brother now dead. Like
his brother, the car, Michael Is said to
have ideas which are comparatively lib
eral, and Furthermore to have more moral
courage and strength to carry them out
than has the present ruler.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-14

character, that of his we'll known foud-
ness for animals, Is emphasized by a
story related by Mr. Study, when the
former had only been short time in
South Africa 1t appeared that upon a
certain afternoon when Cecil Rhodes was
returning to his tent, having knocked off
from the lash Of an inhuman Boer, took
refuge at Mr.. Rhodes side. jumping up
and licking the young fellows hand and
whining piteously for protection.
"Kick that brute over here" shouted
the Boer, land I'll thrash the life out of
him.
81 am not in the habit of kicking any
animal" calmly rejoined Mr. Rhodes.
What has the poor beast done?"
"That's no business or yours retorted
the angry Boer. Hes my dog. not
yours, and I'll do what L like with him. =
"Will you," replied Mr. Rhodes, rest
ing his hand upon the dogs head. L
rather think not; at least not while I'm
here" and he stood confronting the Boer,
while the dog cowed at his feet
well" said Mr. Rhodes, after pause,
during which the Boer threateningly
handled his whip what are you going to
do? Thrash me and the dog, both? L
think not think, perhaps, you had bet
ter pass him over to my care. Here!
and, drawing a coin from his pocket he
tossed 1t over to the Boer Take that
and leave the dog with me. Come along,
doggie," and with the poor brute at his
heels, he strobe on to his tent.
"And for many a long day." continued
Mr.. Study, chat mongrel dog was prob
ably the only confdant which Mr.. Rhodes
possessed-the only creature which might
have heard whispered many ambitious
design and far-reaching project
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1900-01-14

| fully illustrated. IAN oasis in snowy
| wilderness is the phrase he employs in
| characteriz ng a certain bit Of the Antarc-
| tic land.
| Being still unwilling to advance into the
! unknown region before us while enshroud-
| ed In mist. We drew near a prominent
| mountain peak TO make a debarkment
| This peak was a perpendicular cliff, freq
! of snow to the seashore. 1t, was one of
number extending far into the southeast,
as we learned On the following day We
made debarkment at its base Here
T., was life in profusion, as indeed, there
was on every rock where life could gain
a footing. The nose from the birds, which
re-echoed from cliff to cliff, was deafen-
! ing. The lower rocks were lined with
| snoring and grunting sea-leopards. Col
! umnS of vapor rose above the water, fol-
| lowed by hiss like that of a steam en-
| CINE, and second later the blue back
of whale. with its long fin and ponder
Gus tail. dashed the water into foamy
| whirlpool The great wall Of land ice rosa
| to each side of the black cliff, which z I'VE
US shelf as landing Place. From this
wall came frequent sounds like the explo-
| sion of a cannon. which were followed by
| a splash and commotion in the water
| With such reports part of the wall would
| constantly break away and fall into a
| million pieces. strewing the water with
| small fragments CT ice, but not with ice
bergs. Above Us rose q cliff to an altitude
| of about 1000 feet; out from this were
| projecting mantel-Ike rocks, which serv-
| ed as resting places for cormorants and
sea gulls.
| Here the young ones dressed in gray
| down, coaxed their mothera for food. HVo
| expected to see the HttlA things drop
| from the narrow resting p'aces, TO tie de-
| stroyed on our heads on tie rocks be-
| low, but such an accident rarely happen
| ed Cur greatest surprise here was the
discovery of large quantities Of mo S and
| lichens, viii gave the spot an uuexpact-
| ed appearance of vegetable lee and col0r
After seeing nothing but ice and black
| rocks for many days, this sight of
green and brown and red amid an endless
expanse of icy desert was a great relief.
! It oasis in a snowy wilderness.