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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
NEEDS ALr TROOPS.
Reinforcements stin Leaving Engl.4,
for Lord ROberts' Army.

Reinforcements Still Leaving Ensln1d
for Lord Roberts Army.
London, Sept. A dispatch from
Pretoria says most of the burghers
are said to have retired eastward to-
ward the Barberton mountains. There,
if they endeayer to make stand,
they should be hemmed in by the
British army, which has at least
10000 troops available, and compelled
to surrender. But the probability is
that the majority of them will dis
persc to their own homes, perhaps
with the hope of again joining the
commanders if they see fair chance.
A minority of the fighting burg
hers. with Kruger himself and with
Louis Botha, Lucas Meyer and other
officers, have gone to Lydenburg,
and i'll this wild and broken country
resistance may be prolonged for
come time longer.
Meanwhile Boer bands are in the
field in several other portions of the
disputed territory. There has been
fighting between Theron's commando
and the British to the south of Jo-
hannesburg, but the censorship has
not permitted the particulars to be
made known.
Delarey and Groebler are also at
large in the western Transvaal and
De Wet has now worked his way
back to the center of the Orange Free
state. His present following is small.
but his name and reputation may
gather adherents around him.
Finally at Ladybrand, between
Bloemfontein and the Basutoland
frontier, a burgher force has APP
peared on the hills and threatens the
British garrison of the town.
All this seems to show that even
if the regular operations of the cam
paign are soon to be brought to Il
close no considerable number of Lord
Roberts army can yet be allowed to
leave South Africa. 1t was hoped by
the ministers that troops might be
streaming home before the beginning
OF the general election in October.
This is not now likely and this fact
may, after all, throw back the APP
peal to the country to a later date.
Re-enforcements are still going out
to Roberts, who has lost over 100000
men by death, wounds and sickness
and has several thousand more in
hospitals at the present time.
1t is significant that the imperial
authorities have asked the Canadian
government to allow portion of the
colonial contingent, whose period OF
service expires this month, to remain
in South Africa some time longer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
NEW MENACE TO CHINA.
Some of the Powers Have Secret PIa
for Settling the TronhIc


for Settling the Trouble.
Washington, Aug. 3o.-State depart
ment officials are now convinced that
the territorial integrity of China is
seriously menaced by the secret plans
of some of the powers whose armies
are operating in the yellow empire.
Two important features of the situa-
ton have just become known. The
first is that the identical note adj
dressed to the powers last week, ask
ing for an outline of their purposes
with reference to China, was occa-
stoned by Admiral Remeys reports
that some of the admirals at Taku,
in conference, had agreed to hold Iii
Hung Chang prisoner on board ship,
denying to him the privilege of com
municating with his master, the en-
peror. Following the report of the
French admiral to this effect, made
public in Paris, the state department
let out the fact that it had been in
possession of the news for several
days, with the added information that
Admiral Remey had refused to become
a signatory to the agreement of the
admirals. The Russian admiral also,
it is stated on good authority, de-
clined to become party to the rcso-
ton. which was drawn and signed
by the French, German, British and
Italian commanders
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
British Guarantees IN chin,

London, Sept. 3.-According to re-
ports from Shanghai, Great Britain
has furnished the viceroys of Nansin
and Hankow with strong guarantees
against the reported intention of the
dowager empress to snpersede them
on account of their alleged pro-for-
elgn tendencies. The guarantees are
also said to include opposition to all
attempts to dismember China. The
imperial court, it is reported, remains
at Tai Yum Flu, capital of Shan ST,
afraid to move owing to the stories
OF Chinese troops ravaging the coun-
try far and wide, and even numbering
imperial officials who have been try-
ing to join the fugitive imperial court.
The dispatches further assert that
the German legation will be establish
ed at Shanghai.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
POPULATION ABOUT 7o,ooo,ooo.
Estimates Place 1t at
that Figure.

Washington, Sept. IA conserva-
tive estimate of the total population
of the United States. based upon the
twelfth census returns already re-
ported, is 76,OOO,0OO. The census bu-
.reau has given out the population of
thirty-eight cities and the District of
Columbia. This includes the thirty
largest cities in the country, which
means that the great centers of popu-
lation must necessarily be the basis
for all present estimates. Results al
ready tabulated and given to the pub
lie make Il grand total of 1924 ,9Ss.
In 1890 the returns of the eleventh
census showed the same places had
but 10,477,1ss Inhabitants. This is a
gain of 3,34T,SO0. The percentage of
gain is therefore slightly over "a. IT
the rest of the country makes the
same showing as have the most thick.
ly settled portions upon which the
percentage is based the population Of
the United States will be officially fix
ed at 77,G51, 500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Roberts Takes wolse,ey.s Place.

London, Aug. 3O.-The Daily Mail
claims to have the highest authority
that Lord Roberts has already sue
ceeded Lord Wolseley as commander
in-chief of the British army.
The latest number of Lady Ran
dolph Churchill CORVALLIS Vests
guinea magazine is still even more
gorgeous than ever. The previous
numbers have been arrayed in sober
green, while this one is respondent
in bright red morocco. and is a sump-
suous specimen of boollbinding.
Many Germans think it unlucly to
put small bed in room with only
its head against the wall, as this is
the way in which it is set when a
bead body lies on it; the position
must always be with one side pressed
against a wall, which explains why
SO many German bedsteads are only
ornamented on one side.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Oregon Sent to wu Sung.

Shanghai. Sept. At is announced
here that the United States battleship
Oregon and four German battleships
have been ordered TO WI Sung.
Four-fifths of the residents of Lon
don never enter church.
Russians never drink tea out of cups
and saucers. 1t is served to them in
sstakan." a glass tumbler in a sill
yer holder.
''she isn't a very expert steno-
grapher," said one young woman,
land yet the political orator for
whom she takes dictation has raised
her salary three times this year.
Eyes" answered the other s'She isn't
expert, but she is clever. She told me
about it. She always giggles out
loud when she comes to any portion
of a speech that he obviously, intends
IN be funny
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

1t is curious to note that the earl o,
Airlie met his death, not by stray o,
chance bullet, but by shower of lead
sent at him through the reflection O,
the suns rays on to his field glass
having practically photographed to the
enemy's sharpshooters the position of 2
British officer of some condition. II
was said at the time that Sir George
Colley lost his life on the crest of Ma.
juba hill in the same way and that the
bullet which killed him drove some
OF the glass into the fatal wound. It
is notorious that since the British off,
GERS, whom the Boer sharpshooters
have special instructions to pick off
have dressed themselves down as far
as possible to the appearance Of ordi-
nary soldiers the enemy have kept
their eyes open for men using field
glasses and have already secured nu
merous victims in this way.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
To Repeal Goebe1 Law.

Frankfort, Sept a.-Representative
Holland has introduced bill in the
house to repeal the Goebel election
law and to enact a new one. 1t pro-
vides state board of three, two to
be appointed by the controlling au-
thority OF the two leading parties, the
third to be appointed by the secretary
of state. until after 1902. and then to
be elected by the legislature. The
third member to have no vote except
in case of tie. County boards Of
three are provided similarly, the third
member appointed by the state
board. Election officers are to be
equally divided between parties. The
bill is SAID to meet the views of Gov.
ernor Beckhnm
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
MAY RESULT IN RucrIoN.
Unity of Allies Threatened by Amer
ica.s New Stand.

London, Sept. In the absence of
further news from China, the papers
are again filled with discussions OF
the Russo-American proposals, which
so far as may be gathered from the
representations of opinions in the
the various European capitals, are
calculated to subject the unity OF
the allies to an exceedingly severe
and dangerous test. In Germany es-
pecially these proposals are so dia-
metrically opposed to Emperor Will
liam's policy that they have produced
something like CONSERVATION. AS
the Daily News editorially remarks
Count Won Waldersee was assuredly
not sent to assist in restoring the
empress dowager.' 1t is recognized
on all sides that Germany's decision
is the pivot of the matter. Emperor
William intended by dispatch.Ag
Count Won Waldersee to have the
master hand in the Chinese settle
ment. Russia has taken the wind
out of that officers sails and is now
posing as the friend and protector
of China.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
WILL ACT WITH RUSSIA.
Chinese Minister Mt Berlin Says Ger
man Troops Will Leave Picking.

London, Sept. 4,-The Shanghai COR
respondent of the Times says:
eli Hung Chang has received a
telegram from the Chinese minister
in Berlin asserting that Germany is
prepared to act in concert with Rus
STA with a view to a settlement, and
that, therefore, it is probable Ger
many will follow Russia and withdraw
her troops from Picking.
1.-TWO American correspondents
who left Picking Aug. 81 with a party
of forty American missionaries, ar
rived here yesterday. The British
residents at the time the Americans
left We're preparing in leisurely
manner to proceed to Tien Tsin.
Fighting had entirely ceased, and
hardly any Chinese We're met en-
route.
"An official telegram from China
Tu Flu reports that Kwei Chun, vice
roy of Chuan, and the Tartar general,
SEE Chuan. have both been dismissed
by imperial edict, showing that the
empress dowager is still guided by
vindictive reactionaries.'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
WHAT RUSSIA PROPOSED.
Proposition Leading to the Russo
American Arreement

American Agreement.
Washington, Sept. 1.-The follow
ing is the oral statement of the Rus
sian charge d'affairs, which led to
the agreement between this country
and Russia regarding China:
That, as repeatedly declared, Rus
STA has no designs for territorial ac-
QUESTION in China; that, equally with
the other powers now in operation
there, Russia has sought the safety
of the legations at Pelin and to help
the Chinese government repress the
troubles; that, incidental to neces-
sary defensive measures on the Rus
sian border, Russia has occupied Nieu
Shwang for military purposes, and as.
soon as order is re-established will
retire the troops there from action il
the other powers will be no obstacle
thereto; that the purpose of the va
rlous governments in cooperating for
the relief of the legations in Pekin
has been accomplished; that, taking
the position that as the Chinese gov
eminent has left Pekin there is no
need for the representatives to re-
main, Russia directed the Russian
minister to retire with the official
persons from China; that Russian
troops will likewise be withdrawn;
that, when the government of China
shall regain the reins and go out and
afford authority with which the other
powers can deal, and will express a
desire to enter into negotiations, the
Russian government will also name it's
representative. Holding these views
and purposes, Russia expresses the
hope that the United States will share
the same opinion
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

The west for long time has con,
Quoted it's financial affairs withou,
calling upon eastern banks for money
Kansas City furnishes a good idea oil
the enormous growth OF the banks 10.
Gated in the west. The deposits of tEe
national banks OF that city now aggce,
Jsate $50,0O0,OOO, an increase of up.
wards OF 100000 during the pas,
Twelve months. In the year 1893 the
deposits OF Kansas City banks were
less than $16,00O.OO0. and in 1896 the,
did not exceed $4,000, 1000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

What is the future of wounded men
after they have been brought to the
hospital? Out of 100 men fifteen di
in hospital or on the way home. Twen
ty-six are permanently disabled, and
after coming home,ar discharged from
the army. But the other fifty-nine re-
cover sooner or later, some being dis
charged almost at once. Aud, curious
~, these recovered wounded men form
the best fighting element of the army,
for they learn, by experience, that be-
ing wounded is not such bad thing
as it is generally supposed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
PRISONERS RELEASED.
Many British Captured by Beers Re.
turn Starving.

London, Sept. 1.-The following dis
patch has been received at the war
office from Lord Roberts:
Belfast, Aug. 31.-.About 1880 Brit,
ish prisoners released at Ncoit &c,
dacht have reached French and Pole,
Carew. They are badly clothed and
some are said to be hal. starved.
Ambulances are out picking up many
of the sick and weakly ones. The
captured officers are reported to have
been taken to Barberton. Some of
them escaped, including the Earl of
Leitrim and Viscount Ennismore. The
prisoners report that Kruger, Steyn,
Botha, Lucas Meyer and Schelllburger
left Nooit Gedacht August 30 for Mel
spruit. The Beers seem to be scat
terinp."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

One tribe Of Indians have arrived a!
chat pitch of civilization that they car
make contracts with the United States
government. This is the Crow tribe
of Montana, who have completed a
system of irrigation, raise vast guam
titles OF wheat, have frst-rate gris1
mill, and are building another; fol
years have sold farm produce of vari-
GUS sorts as we'll as cattle and horses;
and now the government gives them
g contract to supply the Cheyenne,
with flour.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
A Surprise to Eurone.

London, August a1.-The Russo
American surprise" as it is called,
is the chief feature of the morning
papers. While Russia's part in the
proposal is regarded with considera,
BILE suspicion, it is generally recog-
nized that the flight of the empress
dowager renders the situation ex-
tremely difficult, and, therefore, that
it might be wise to adopt the Russo
American program as the best solu-
ton of the problem. At the same
time very strong feeling is display.
ed in favor of a more vigorous line of
po]icy
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Arthur sewaM strlcken.

Bath, Me-, Sept. Arthur Sewell.
democratic candidate for vice presi-
dent in 1896, was seized with an attack
of apopleNy at his summer home,
Small Point. Mr.. SeweIl's chances for
recovery are slight.
Insanity has for years been increas-
ing in Ireland. A medical commission
declares that the increase of insanit1
and melancholia is due to the exces,
-sive use of strong tea.
In the Uuited States Army recruits
for the cavalry are rejected if they
weigh over 165 pounds each, while for
the infantry or artillery man is ac-
ceptable who does not weigh over 100
pounds.
The Chinese are very thrifty;I
they permit very little to go to waste.
Many of the Bibles so freely given
to them by the missionaries are used
by the ingenious am irreyerent Mon
golians to make
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

The hens of China, according to a
German scientific journal find life more
real and earnest than wholly enjoyable.
When not Matching out broods of tbeiE
own kind, the additional and novel
task of Matching fish eggs is thrust up.
on them. Their owners collect fish
spawn, introduce it into empty egg,
shells, Theoretically seal them and
place them under the deceived and
conscientious hen. In due time the
shells are removed, and the spawn,
now warmed into life, is emptied into
shallow pool. Here the fish which
appear are nursed and guarded till
strong enough to be turned into lake
or stream, and subsequently add to the
edible resources of the people. 1t is
all right for tthe people," but perhaps
the hens find life little too strenu
GUS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Tie Trouble at Amov.

Hong Kong, Sept. 3.-About $4,000
Chinese are reported, to have started
for Annoy on account of the landing
of foreign troops there. The British
consul at Annoy has issued procla-
nation, in Chinese, re-assuring the
people that they will be protected by
the local authorities. The stats of
the Chinese newspapers at Canton
have been released, but the papers will
probably resume publication. Their
suppression has produced bad i'm
preston ON the Cantonese
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
q. A. r.. Elects Omcers.

Chicago, August 31.-At yesterdays
session of the G. A. r. encampment
the following officers We're elected:
Commander-in-chief, Leo Rassieur of
st. Louis; senior vice commander, T..
c. Milliken of Portland, Me-; junior
vice commander, Frank Seamon of
Knoxville, Tenn; surgeon general,
John A. Wilkins of Delta, o.; chap
lain-in-chief, Rev. A. brahms of San
Quentin, Cal. Denver was chosen as
the place of holding the encampment
in 1901
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
strenrth of rroops IN -chlna.

Washington, Sept. at is given out
that the total number of troops of
the allied forces now in China num-
bers $4,000. OF this number 1000
are Americans, 10000 English, 10000
Germans, $4,000 French, $4,000 Rus
slams, $1,000 Japanese. 1000 Italians
and ITO Austrians. The field arma-
ment consists of a total of 311 guns
and thirty-siN machine guns. 1t is
not thought that the force in China
will be greatly enlarged, the autho14-,
ties deeming the number now there
capable of carrying through all the
plans of the 'powers.
In receiving some Americans the
other day King Oscar of Sweden
said: 81 welcome you as Americans,
and therefore fellows monarchs.''
a beauty specialists is recommend
ing her patients to eat fnely-grated
carrot before breakfast each morning
to improve the complexion.
A mosquito bite caused blood-pois-
onlng to J. p. Glove. aged sixty-two
OF Toronto, Ontario. and two weeks
after being bitten he fell dead.
1T takes 5000 bees to weigh a
pound, but when the insects come in
fresh from the fields and flowers,
freighted With honey, they weigh
nearly thrlee as; much.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

= At Halsted. Kan ap-Ax seserestine
5eries OF experiments in wheat grow
Ing is being conducted. Last fall
about $50 varieties Of wheat, selected
from all over the world. were seeded
AID about eighty of these were in good
condition during the spring. 1t is de.
sired not only to determine which OF
these foreign wheats will do we'll in
Kansas and similar climates in this
country, but an effort will be made to
improve each variety by migrating
and cross fertilization.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Hard Fighting Near Pretor,.

london, August % special dis.
patch from Pretoria dated August.
says: ut is stated that lighting with
General Botha's commanders was re-
sumed this morning. The Boer lines
were broken, the enemy falling back.
The British casualties are reporte,i
to be considerable"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Hogarth has ononod IN Tho n,

n. Hogarth has opened up the Die
:, taean cave in Crete, where Zeus was
nursed by the goat Amaltheo. After
blasting out the limestone that blocked
the entrance cave was found full of
offerings, consisting of bronze weap-
ons, terra Gotta statuettes and the like,
all OF Mycenaean times. A shaft $50
feet deep led to lower stalactite cave
where offerings were found finer than
those in the cave above.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Will Oppose Germany.

Shanghai, Sept. 1.-Two French
priests reached Kiao Chou from the
far interior, escorted the whole way
by Chinese soldiers furnished by Gov.
ernor Shan Tang. They assert the
latter has 10000 troops beyond Kiao
Chou, disposed apparently with a.
view to opposing any attempt at
German expansion
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
The Plague at G1asrou

Glasgow, Sept. 3.--rhere are now
eleven cases of bubonic plague in Glas-
gov and the health authorities are
unable to stop the spread of the dis
ease, despite quarantine restrictions.
The foreign consuls are now commune
eating with their governments and a
quarantine probably will be establish
ed against all ships from this port.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

That which we get for nothing we
discard regardless of worth, and that
Tor which we pay we value according
70 price, and also regardless of worth,
Is there anything grander in crea-
lion than manly man or a womanly
woman. and anything weaker than a
womanish man or mannish womanY
Blue being the color of bright skies
md restful maze, why do we say when
Y man is sad that he is blue IKhy not
81 y dull, nfeless cold say
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Sentenced for Robbery.

Fort Dodge, Aug. 31-Bird Nc
Closkey and VIM. Foyer were sentence
ed by Judge Weaver to one year in
the penitentiary for robbing the Won
,ders store in Kalo. Ed McCloskey.
also implicated in the burglary, was
sentenced to the reform school
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

There are 10,92S saloons in the State
of Ohio and they pay tax to the
State amounting to s57O,654.O2. The
total tax collected from these saloons
last year was $1.901, S91.S3.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
MANcHuRIA NOW RUss1A.s.
And There Is No Intention to surren
der the Province.

ST. Petersburg, Sept. 2.-Oficial dis.
patches confirm the report of the oc,
cupation of TsiTsi-Kar, which leaves
only Muliden to be captured in order
to place the whole of Manchuria in
iusslan possession. Apparently there
Is no intention to relax that hold.
General kouropatkin, the Russian
munster OF war, has just ordered two
batteries of Krupp guns to protect
the Manehnrian railway. Eight new
batteries OF quick firers will be dis
tributed among the four new Siberian
army CORDS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
BRITAIN is D1spLEAsEp.
Evidences of Opposition to the Russo
American Chinese Program,

American Chinese Program.
London, Sept. 1.-The newspapers
appear to be perpleNed at the Amer
ico-Russian accord to secure the
prompt evacuation of Picking. The.,
point out how completely this upsets
preconceived notions of the group
ings of the powers on the Chinese
question and the concensus of Lon
don's editorial opinion is that the
proposals are antagonistic to British
interests and that the allies should
remain in Peldng until the Chinese
government is re-estabished and the
ringleaders of the present uprising
are punished.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Should the supply of asphalt at
Trinidad become exhausted, according
to an expert in the use of this material,
still greater bed which underlies a
vast area of ground near Fort Du-
chesne, Utah. may be drawn upon. The
ground is now part of an Indian res.
walton.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Thousands Die From Cbo,era

Bombay, Sept. 4.--Offcial returns
show that there were 1860 deaths
from cholera in the native and British
states during the week ending August
25. The number of relief workers and
the number receiving gratuitous relief
are increasing.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

The Berlin Geographical society has
elected the following named Ameri-
cans honorary members: Alexander
Agassiz, General A. w. Greedy, u. S. A.,
and Morris X. Jessup, president of the
American Museum of Natural His.
tory.