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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
.FIREMEN CRUSHED TO DEATH
Four Killed While Fighting Flames in

-Four Killed While Fighting Flames IL
st. Paul, MINI.
st. Paul, Mimi, Oct. 23.-As a result
of fire which broke out in the
slaughtering pen of A. v. Human &
Co.'S packing house at the Minnesota
transfer, shortly after midnight, four
firemen are dead and number OF
others injured and property to the
amount of about $450,0OO was con-
sumed. The dead are:
William H. Irvine, second assistant
fire chief.
Frank M. Edey, lieutenant engine
company 10.
Burt Irish, engine company 49,
Louis Wagner, engine company 10.
The injured:
William Field, engine company g.;
internal injuries.
Andrew Johnson, engine company IL.
The fire, which is supposed to have
been Of incendiary origin, spread with
great rapidly, famed by strong
southerly wind and the firemen were
seriously handicapped by lack of water
supply. From the packing house the
flames spread to the warehouse of the
Northwestern Lime company, thence
to the Mccormick Harvester com
pany's large brick warehouse, filled
with valuable machinery. 1t was here
that the fatalities occurred.
The 1iremen of engine company 10
had entered the Mccormick warehouse
to be in a better position to fight the
flames. There was a tank containing
zoo gallons of gasoline in the rear part
Of the building and its explosion shat
tered the walls and buried the men in
the debris. The Mccormick Harvester
company was the heaviest loser, its
loss footing up $3.50, O0O
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
II went down the new-cut road,
She went down the lane,
And she promised to meet me.
GOod-bye Liza Janen

The sound of this classic, sung in ;
,melodious. though unframed voice, ant
accompanied by the rhythmic beat of 7;
horses hoofs on the sunbaked road
caused the girl to draw to one side anG
look back. 1t was the voice of &
white man and welcome, for the CIR
did not relish the long walk home
through the lonely plantation.
The man on the gray horse eyed the
GIL curiously and respectfully. He
was sunburned and stalwart, and sal
In his saddle as one at home. He
would have passed without speaking
as is the custom in the home of King
Cotton, but for the evidence of the
girls apparel that she should be or
horseback.
beg pardon, ma am" he said, rails
ing his hat. Can do anything tc
assist you?''
'You are Mr.. Bradley, are you not?'
said the girl.
"Yes'm.''
Il am Jane Apperson.''
The young man said he would be
pleased to be of service to Miss Apper-
son.
my pony threw me and ran away
said the girl.
DO you think you could ride nv
horse" said Bradley, who had dis
mounted.
II couldn't think Of depriving you,
Maybe the pony has stopped. Would
you mind riding ahead and looking
for him?"
Certainly not" and Bradley gal
loped away on the gray horse.
Old Mr.. Apperson was the richest
person in that section of the state, and
probably the most unpopular. Why a
man of his temperament and prejudices
ever essayed to make his home on an
Arkansas plantation was local mys-
terry. His political faith was griey-
GUS ohense to his neighbors and his
cold, hard insistence that all men
should live within their incomes and
abjure light pleasures was regarded
with deep disapproval by the hospita-
BILE. sport-loving planters. He, lived
aloof and his only child. the brown
eyed, brown-haired Jane, knew none
Of her neighbors. Occasionally the ADJ
persons would be visited by severe
looking women and men OF cfericaf as.
pect from the East. but these never
fraternized with the community.
Ben Bradley wasn't a bad fellow.
Some daredevil feats Of his youth had
given him reputation for reckless
ness that he had not quite lived down.
but the worst that could be truthfully
said OF him now was that he kept fight
Ing cocks and evinced a more intelli-
gent interest in dog or horse or a.
gun than he did in improved farm ma
chinery, or experiments in the line of
introducing white labor in the South.
Ben Bradley came back to her with
out the cream-colored pony. I'm
afraid there's nothing for it but for
you to ride my horse" he said. DO
you think you can manage him?"
He looks rather Wild" said the
girl. with doubtful glance at the
.high-headed. spiIited gray gelding. II
am not much OF a horsewoman."
He's not the easiest brute in the
world to handle, !" admitted Bradley.
deprecatingly. Il might lead him.
though" he added.
The sky which had become overcast
'yas suddenly rent by aig-zag streak
Of fire. and crash OF thunder shook
The earth. Big drops Of rain battered
IN the road and the horse frightened
y the thunder tried to break away
rom Bradley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
Nv OFFICIAL OF THE ST. PAUL.
F. A. Miller Appointed General Passen-
ger Av.nt of tha R,r sv.t.~


ger Agent OF the Big System.
F. A. Miller, brother OF Roswell
P. Miller, chairman of the board Of d.
rectors of the Chicago, Milwaukee &
st. Paul Railroad company, has been
appointed general passenger agent of
that system defective Oct Is, 1900 to
succeed George II. Heafford, recently
resigned. The appointment OF Mr..
Miller to the head of the st. Paul pas
senger department was not unexpected,
as he has been for several years the
principal assistant general passenger
agent of the company, making his
headquarters in the Marquette build
ing. There will be no assistant ap-
pointed to succeed Mr.. Miller The
two other assistants, Messrs. Marsh
and Merrill, will continue in their old
positions.
General Passenger Agent Miller is
widely known in the railway world,
and is one OF the most popular of pas
senger officials. He began his railroad
career il 1874, and his good nature,
character zuu ability have steadily ad-
vanced him III the service of the st.
Paul system since 1888, when he en-
tered the company's employ as a clerk
In the passenger department, of which
he now becomes the head. Mr.. Miller
was born at Hartford. Pa.
Better make your calls short than
pose as yawn maker
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

weakness, may ill your future years
with healthy joy.
"When l began to take Lydia e.
Pinazham's Vegetable Compound was
not able to do my homework. / sui
fered terribly at time of menstruation.
Several doctors told me they could do
nothing for me. Thanks to Mrs. Pink
hams advice and medicine am now
well, and can do the work for eight in
the family.
81 would recommend Lydia E.
/. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound to all
mothers with large fami11sa"-MRs.
CARRIE BELLEvLLL, Ludingssa, Mich.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

the Apperson place and was received
with the frosty politeness that was Mr..
Apperson's nearest approach to friend
Illness, but he never managed to see
Miss Apperson alone She always
spoke cordially to him but there was a
reserve in her manner. Bradley felt
that she regarded him as a wicked
person.
The little Puritan!" said he, after
one of these visits. "She thinks I
have horns and hoofs. I'll keep away
from her"
But he didn't. He took to hunting
the roads about the Apperson place
for the mere chance of seeing her as
she rode, attended by pale young
man who acted as secretary to her
father. Sometimes he managed to find
an excuse to ride short distance at
her side. The presence of the pale
young man was a bar to confidential
discourse, but when man and maid
are SO minded they can come to a
fairly good understanding without
plain speech, and Bradley began to
I
think so badly of him after all.
What's the use, though" he
thought, Il don't want to marry her
fathers daughter, and her father
wouldn't let her marry me. But she's
bonny little Puritan"
And the next time he rode at her
side he SO managed that the gray geld
ing and the cream colored pony
crowded the pale young mans horse
out of the road and then they set Off
at pace that the pale young mans
steed could not keep.
Don't pull up" said Bradley. as
Miss Apperson started to check the
pony. Il must say it. Give me two
minutes. | love you, and if you will
marry me will join the church and
try to be good"
Aren't you coed now?" said the cit
tie Puritan" with demure smile.
You know amt. Please give me a
chance"
What would father say?"
May ask him?"
Eyes. Now we must wait for Mr..
Hawkins
Before they parted Bradley found an
opportunity to slip curiously carved
old ring from his little finger and give
1t to Miss Apperson.
He found Mr.. Apperson next morn
ing looking colder than ever and very
thoughtful. The old man opened the
conversation. You gave my daughter
ring yesterday" he said.
Yes sir. and I asked her to marry
me. Now ! have come to ask
Is this the rinE?"
Bradley's heart was cold as the old
man he'd up the ring he had given Jane
Apperson.
Yes. How did you get it?.'
From whom did you get it,"
From my mother. But did not
come here to be catechized, Sir. It Is
my ring and hoped that your daugh-
ter would wear 1t az my first love
token"
What was your mothers maiden
name?"
Jane Beauchamp. why?"
Y "Of Kentucky?"
Yes; but why?"
Mr.. Bradley, gave your mother
that ring before she was married.
When we parted, because her parents
would not suffer her to wed a Yankee
abolitionist. l asked her to keep it till
she died.
She told me never to part with it
except to the woman gave my first
love to- said Bradley musingly.
Mr.. Bradley" said the old man, ut
was my hope that my daughter should
wed a man more in sympathy with my
views than you are. but the ring is your
advocate. Be good to her"
Z Then Jane Apperson came into the
room and Ben Bradley kissed her, and
the pale-faced secretary. who wasn't
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
military. Autom,, .h,l,.

The advantages presented by auto
mobiles have a great Fascination for all
military men. Large sums have been
offered for the best automobile. In
war, as in everything, it pays to use
the best weapons. The best shield
with which to protect the stomach is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. It cures
constipation, indigestion and dyspepsia
and prevents malaria.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
To Mothers Of Large Families.

In this workaday world few women
are SO placed that physical e. ton
is not constantly demanded OF .hem
in their daily life.
Mrs. Pinkham makes special appeal
to mothers of large families whose
work is never done, and many Of
whom suffer, and suffer for lack Of
intelligent aid.
To women. young or old, rich or
poor, Mrs. Pinkham, of Lynn, Mass,
extends her invitation of free advice.
Oh, women !! do not let your lives be
sacrificed when word from Mrs.
Pinkham, at the first approach Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Homeseekers' Excursion Tickets
To nearly all points in the United
States on sale at all ticket Offices of
the Chicago Great Western Ry. on the
! first and third Tuesdays Of October.
November and December, at the very
low homeseeker's rate of one fare plus
81 for the round trip. Tickets good for
return within 81 days from date of
sale. Persons contemplating trip
will save money by calling on any
Great Western agent, and obtaining
detail information regarding the home
seekers rates, or addressing f. H.
Lord, G. P. & T. A.. lis Adams ST..
Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

There II Class Of People
Who are injured by the use of coffee.
Recently there has been placed in all
the grocery stores new preparation
called GRA1N-O, made Of pure grains,
that takes the place of coffee. The most
delicate stomach receives 1t without
distress. and but few can tell it from
coffee. It does not cost over one-fourth
as much. Children may drink 1t with
great benefit. Is cents and Is cents
per package. Try 1t. Ask for GRAIN-O.
When man falls out of a balloon
he realizes what a hard world this is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
Cairo D. Trlmb1e Ia De.a.

Ottawa, ILL.,. Oct. 20.-Cairo D. Trim
BILE. clerk Of the Supreme court, north
ern grand division. from 1872 to 1873,
died here this morning, aged u years.
He had previously been clerk of the
County and Circuit courts of Bureaus
county. From 1880 to 1894 he was
secretary and treasurer of the Ottawa
Flint and Bottle Company, and for a
short time was editor of the Ottawa
Journal. He was active in Repub-
can politics in this district for many
years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
Call. II Rr,t,sh wa.rn...

Brussels, Oct. 23.-The Independence
Beige, which considers the Anglo-Ger-
man agreement directed against Rus
STA, whose influence in the east is now
permanent" says:
Great Britain is too weak and ex-
hausted to undertake isolated action,
and, wishing to prevent other powers
from obtaining more than herself. she
insists upon the maintenance of the
status quo"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

No matter what ails you, headache
to q cancer, you will never get we'll
until your bowels are put right.
CASCARETS help nature, cure you
without grippe or pain. produce easy
natural movements, cost you just 10
cents to start getting your health back.
CASCARETS Candy Cathartic, the
= genuine, put up nametal boxes, every
tablet has G. G. G. stamped on 1t. Be-
ware Of limitations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Only $500 has been added to the
Dewey or naval arch fund in New
York since the first Of May, and not
cent since August 1. The expenses
of the committee in charge are now
exceeding current collections.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

There Is more Catnrrh l.. this section Of thu
country than all other diseases put together
ana until the last few years was supposed to be
nounced 1t a local disease, and prescribed loca]
remedies. and by constantly failing to cure
Wlth local treatment pronounced 1t incurable
tional disease, and therefore requires consti-
tutional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by F. ]. Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio.
1t is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to
tsaspoonful. It acts directly upon the blood
ana mucous surfaces of the system. They offer
Send for circulars and testimonials Address
j.. j. CHENEY & Co, Toledo. Ohio
Sold by Druggists 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
FRANCE 1AkFfBl 5bRYR|SE!:
Delcasss Excited by AngIo-saxon
Compact.
rs ON THE SIDE OF RUSSIA
High French omcial says Immediate
Result VIII Be Russian Intervention
In tn, Transyaal-aerman Paper CRIT.
cisss England.

Paris, Oct. 23.-News Of the Anglo
German convention fell like bomb
shell in France and was an absolute
surprise to the government and the
French nation. At the DUAL d'Orsay
personal interview was had with
Minister Delcasse who was just en-
tering the foreign Office, and an air of
suppressed excitement pervaded the,
place. leaving no doubt that the con-
vention had been most disagreeable.
surprise. Minister Delcasse, in reply.
to question as to how the convention
was regarded by the foreign office,
said: 1T is the first time in diplomatic
history that in SO grave an interna-
1ional question and after so many col
lective negotiations two nations have
formed separate compact apart from
the rest. evidently Wishing to settle
the Chinese problem alone. At this
moment we do not officially know of
the English note, which was not com
municated to us. The note. however.
seems useless, because the French gov
eminent has never hae any desire to
take any undue advantage of China or
to annex any part Of the country. Our
policy Is that of the open door. We
are In perfect accord with the United
states on that question and cannot as
yet give details upon diplomatic sub
1ect of which We have no official knowI-
edge. But public note will be issued
within the next twenty-four hours
bearing on the questions arising from
the new situation that has been Gre
atcd."
England Afraid of Russia.
From another equally reliable source
the following statement was obtained:
Without doubt England has been
AFRAID that Russia would initiate her
own policy toward Egypt and keep
Manchuria, despite her word not to.
The French Foreign department be-
lieves that the German government.
vexed by the recent failure of the Ger
man proposition, has accepted the
English proposition, which is evidently
directed against Russia acquiring any
important compensation. The entire
Cnlnese question is now changed, and
the position of Count Waldersee will
be extremely difficult because the
Anglo-German agreement is the signal
for European disunion."
May Intervene For Beers.
Minister Delcasse today had long
and important interview with the Rus
sian ambassador, and it is reported
That the first answer of Russia to Eng
land will be direct Intervention in the
Transvaal question and a cordial re-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Garfeld-rea Syrup is effective in all cases
where mild laxative i, required; .le .'ev-
ery-day'' ills of infants. children and adults
yield to its magical curative influence made
from Pure Sugar, Fruit and Simple Herbs.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUIN1NE Tab Ers. Al,
druggists refund the money If it fails to cure
Z. w. Groves signature is on the box $50.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

An old bachelor says that time is
the only cure for lovesickness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
Football, Player Is pea i

Asheville, N. c.. Oct. 23.--William
Dougal Price Of Palestine, Tex, a stu
dent at Bingham school, died of in
5uries received in football game.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Piso's Cure is the best medicine We ever USED
for all affections of the throat and lungs.-WM.
o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind. Feb 10, 1900.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
The Ring 5 Victory.
BY Q. K. UNDERWOOD.
Author BLACK john" Etc.

Copyright 1900. Daily Story Pub. Coz
It was only a speckled shote, but the
cream-colored pony thought it was a
bear or something even more dreadful.
He was a city-trained pony and was
without fear Of steam engines, electric
cars and other urban nerve wreckers,
but he had never had any experience
with the bogies Of plantation life. So
when the speckled shote darted across
the path with terrifying "hough!
hough!" the cream-colored pony
SHE'D, and threw the girl who was rid
ing him, then tore off down the narrow
road through the cotton field at top
speed.
Being robust young person with a
good deal of pluck and sense of
humor, however, she laughed almost
as soon as the first tears started down
the sides Of her nose. and satisfying
herself that no bones were broken she
shook the dust from her riding habit,
and gave her hat a touch with her
gloved fingers to make it sit straight
on her brown locks.
The big white mansion where she
lived was mile and half away. The
sun was behind bank of black clouds
in the west, and the rich purple of the
cotton blooms, which were pearly
white in the morning, and delicate
pink at noon, bore evidence that the
day was dying all too fast for the
quiet of maid with weary hour OF
walking ahead of her.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

When pride heads the procession
poverty always brings up the rear.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Experience has established beyond oil ques-
Mon the effectiveness Of GarfieldTea Syrup in
1t Is PURE FRUIT LAXATIVE that acts
gently on the liver and CURES constipation
Equally good for Infants and Adults.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Write today to Allen S. olmsted, LIE
Roy, N. Y, for a free sample of Aliens
Foot Ease, powder. Itcures sweating,
damp, swollen, aching feet. Makes ne.
or tight shoes easy. A certain cure for
Corns and Bunions. All druggists and
shoe stores sell it: CSC.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Each package of PUTNAM FADE
LESS DYES colors either Silk, Wool
or Cotton perfectly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
Alabana.s Growth Is Told.

Washington. Oct. 23.-The census
bureau has announced the population
Of Alabama as 1,s2S,697, as against L.
61s,el7 in 1890. an increase Of POS per
cent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

You can easily fill the publc eye
if you have sufficient dust.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Arc You Using ALIENS root-Ease9
It is the or1y cure for Swollen.
smarting, Burning. Sweating Feet.
Corns and Bunions. Ask for Aliens
Foot-Ease, powder to be shaken into
the shoes. At all Druggists and Shoe
Stores, Csc. Sample sent FREE. Ad-
dress Allen S. Olmsted. Leroy, N. Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

The humble author has one advah-
tage over king-he can choose his
own subjects.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Have you ever experienced the joyful sensa
ton OF u good appetite? You will IL you chey
Adams Pepsin Tutt Fruit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

1t might be good thing to SEND
general humidity out to China.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Self-interest is more likely to warp
a mans Judgment than anything else
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Ladies who take pride in beautiful. clear
white clothes should use Russ Bleaching Blue.
Reuse limitations. Sold by all grocers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
PROFITABLE EMPLOYING,

Even the change in retail dry
goods store comes to him who waits.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

If you want advice consult disin-
terested parties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Z, When it comes to breathing, every
country has the same national air.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
Arc You Using Allsn,s- root-E.se7

Poor singers and counterfeiters ut
ter bad notes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
S2A. PER WEEK

A girl never feels that she is a bell,
until she has several rings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
Rest for the Bowsl..

A man is compelled to keep his
word when no one will take it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

To be thrice happy, use Russ Bleaching Rlue
don't be deceived by fraudulent limitations
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

The prettiest hood is childhood; til,
most expensive is womanhood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

@2F FEN WEEK.
To men with rigs to introduce our poultry
food among farmers. Address witt
stamp. Acme Mfg. Co.. Kansas City. Mo
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Beautiful hair 10 always pleasing, and PARKKR'a
HAIR BALsAM excels in producing It.
HINDERooRHs. the best cure for corns. 15cts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Baggage smashers are to be found
on every trunk line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Give pig plenty Of milk and il
will make hog of itself.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Everything that glitters is not a
gold brick.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
There q : Gas, of Peopl.

Some fellows make rye face ev.
cry time they take drink.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

PROFITABLE EMPLOYMENT. {,
permanent paying position for ladies'
or gentlemen at or near home. 1t costs
you no1nng 10 get stas
The Fort Dearborn Pub Co., AIS Dearborn
Street, Chicago, Ill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
May Intervene For Beers.

Minister Delcasse today had long
and important interview with the Rus
sian ambassador, and it is reported
that the first answer of Russia to Eng
land will be direct intervention in the
Transvaal question and cordial re-
ception of the demands of Kruger.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup.
FOR children tss.hing softens the gums reduces In
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25

New York dock commissioners must
explain why they favored ice trust.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-25
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