davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
vIetoria's Omcia1 Birthday.

The official date of the celebration Of
Queen Victoria's forthcoming birthday
is on Saturday, May 26. She was in
reality born on. May "a, but for many
years it has been the custom for the
celebration to take place on the Sat
urday Of the week in which the ami
versary occurs. for the sake Of public
convenience.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05


two navs@ captains, one American and
the other English. They were killed in
one of the most spirited sea duels
of the War of 1872.
Lieutenant William Burrows COM
manded the United States brig Enter
prise, which, on September 5, 1913,
sought out and overcame the British
brig Boxer, Captain Samuel Blyth, off
Portland Harbor, and so near the land
that Henry Wadsworth Longfellow,
then a boy of six, could hear in his
home the reverberations of the guns.
And the poet, in years after, when his
boyhood days in Portland were remi-
hiscence,, wrote:
remembered the sea fight, far away,
How it Numbered DER the tide!
And the dead captains as they lay
In their graves o'erlooking the tran
quill bay
Where they in battle died.
!, At the first broadside. while Lieu
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
IHZ tall CROWN PRINCE OF GERMANY

Its walls are three meters high: it il
provided with classmates and moats
and real Krupp guns. This is practi-
cally the only plaything of the young
princes, for even during their most
tender age, toys, in the strict accep-
tation of the word, were and are few
and far between. On their birthdays,
when the pory is not vet due or has
been given. the parents presents con-
sist of useful things-a bicycle, a vio-
lin-two Of the young princes
play that instrument-books and even
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Heavy is the burden of poetic ances-
tors which weighs on the little son re-
Gently born to the Hon. Neville Lyt-
ton, heir-presumptive to the earldom
OF Lytton. Through his father he is
grandson Of Owen Meredith and great
grandson of Bulwer Lytton, and
through his mother great-grandson of
Lord Byron and grandson of Wilfrid
Blunt.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
STUFFED Turnips.

Select one quart Of medium sized
turnips; peel and boi them in saHed
water until tender, drain. cut a. slice
from cha top of each, scoop out half
the middle with teaspoon, mash the
part taken out, with salt,pepper, butter
and the yolk Of an egg, and fill the tur-
nips with the mixture. Put back the
slices cut off, brush over with the
beaten white of an egg, set them in a
baking dish and brown in hot oven.
Serve hot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Eggs, Newport style.

Soak one pint of bread crumbs in
one pint Of milk; beat eight eggs very
light and mix with the bread crumbs.
Have ready a saucepan in which you
have melted two tablespoonfuls Of
butter and pour in the egg mixture;
season. as the eggs are scrambled, with
salt and pepper. Cook as quickly as
possible without burning. Serve on a
hot platter and garnish with small
triangles of buttered toast.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

The studies Of the zodiacal light
made at sea lead Mr.. r. j. Bayldon,
formerly of the British navy, to re-
mark that the air over the Pacific
Ocean appears clearer and better
adapted for celestial observation than
that lying over the Atlantic Ocean.
Honolulu is admirably situated for
clearness of air, and it may become an
important outpost in astronomy. 1t
has already been selected as one Of
the chief points for the study of the
vibrations of the earth.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
A Lace Bodice.

The beauty and richness Of after
noon waists increase as the season
grows older.
The bodice OF an effective one is
made of the heaviest tafreta silk and
covered with renaissance lace. The
back and sides fit the figure closely,
while the front droops slightly at the
waist line. The opening is daintily
finished with box plat OF taffeta
which is trimmed with small mother
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
A Timely Observation.

Myer- Those chorus girls are GER
tainly well trained. They keep step In
such excellent time.'
Gyer"Oh, that's easily accounted
for. They have clocks in their hosi-
cry"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

A military expert says, in Harper's
Weekly. that the number of wagons
and animals required to supply an
army increases in geometric ratio with
each days march from the base. The
statement makes it easier to under
stand why forces can be moved so
much more rapidly in the offices of
sensational newspapers than in the
Qeld.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Boston Pollceman,s Wealth.

The will Of s. Robinson a Boston
policeman. bequeaths $4,000 to the
town Of Gilmanton,s N. H., the income
ito be expended exclusively in build
ing and maintaing good roads about
the place.. Il 2 1888
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

wish they would give you some" The
princes riding lessons usually are SUI
perintended by the emperor himself,
and the reward for proficiency is a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

During the past winter, which has
been marked by uncommonly high
temperatures in the Northern Hemis-
phere, similar elevation of temper
allure appears to have occurred in the
Southern Hemisphere, which, Of
course, has it's summer when we have
our winter. In South America, South
Africa and Austria exceedingly hot
weather was experienced while our
part of the world was enjoying mild
winter.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Dougllnuts.

One pound of sugar, yolks of four
eggs, one tablespoonful of butter, one
tablespoonful of molasses. Mix to-
gether; add one pint of sour milk or
buttermilk, one teaspoonful of soda in
a little water, and enough flour to stiff
en- into dough of moderate stiffness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

wearing apparel. Frivolous gifts do
not find place in Wilhelm's educa-
tional system. On such day there is
an entire cessation from work. There
are seven children, hence seven Of
such days. which the crown prince de-
scribed as the seven fat kline, swal-
lowed, alas! by the $50 odd lean
ones"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

The establishment of international
telegraphs and telephones has made
possibly direct dialogues between the
foreign offices of different govern
ments. A writer in the National Re-
view sees herein Tightening of the
duties of diplomatic functionaries and
possible diminution Of their import
ance. The world is becoming one
neighborhood.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

An Arizona man is only half para
iyzed from the bite of ella monster;
which suggests that the creatiNA is
Just half as poisonous as four or FIVE
drinks Of Arizona whisky.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

count of naval dinner in New York
soon after the battle, one of the toasts
being The Crew of the Boxer-Ene-
mics by Law, but by Gallantry Broth
ers'6
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Envoy Fischer, in a recent speech.
placed the Boer strength in all at be-
tween $4,000 and 10000 men. That
such small army as this should hold
the greatest empire in the world at
bay for eight months will hereafter
rightly be regarded as one Of the most
brilliant and notable exploits in the
annals of patriotism and heroism.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
! artists pr .stIy

American sculptors have a 90
play, while architects, engrayers, and'
miniature painters have a separate
section. It is claimed that America
excels in all the arts except sculpture.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
THURSDAY, JULY 8 1900

Lillian Russell Indignantly denies
that she is engaged to William G.
Whitney. Miss Russell's denial was
the first news OF the matter that got
into general circulation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

A very large attendance has charaIc-
terized the Paris exposition ever sinte
the formal opening. The American ft-
tendance is much larger than was an
ticipated. President Loubet of the
French republic, attends every dediea-
ton made necessary. by the delayed
completion and throwing open to the
public Of the various buildings. The
two palaces Of fine e-tslgere opened,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

In a little western town, originally
settled by Quakers, stands church IN
which the practice of seating men and
women apart still prevails. A few
years ago, newcomer mustered cou-
rage to cross the aisle and sit beside
his bride. The second Sunday another
man committed the same offence, ana
the third Sunday saw = generous
sprinkling Of barred heads alongside
spring ybonnets. The aged minister,
with outraged sense of proprlety,
chose for his text: Let destructlon
come upon him at unawares; and let
his net that he hath hid catch him
self" and minced no words in exposl-
ton. The men who had dared to stray
from established custom rebelled at
being eternally doomed for sitting be-
side their wives, tad left the church in
a. body. The result is that today IN
that little town stands two church
buildings, side by side. counterparts In
aize and paint and outlook; but in one
the sexes are divided by middle
Isle while In the other "promiscuous
citing prevails. The trivialities
which hinder Christian comfy may
travel far for an apter illustration.
Fire insurance experts report that
the last year has been one of great fire
losses. They think the moral haz-
ard as the risk of people burning
their own property to get the insur-
ance money is called. was probably
smaller than usual on account OF the
good times. When buildings are pref
ty well occupied there is less tempta-
ton to commit the offense than in a
period Of stagnation. Just now, cleo
tricity comes in for a good share Of
the blame for fires. AS cause, it
operates for the most part out of sight,
behind walls and under floors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

; ! 8: :: :: !: =: =: ::
81 leyard in Port
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06

Management, consisting of every avallable
evergreen, such as field cedar. running
cedar, holly, mistletoe, lockwood, ferns
magnolia leaves, and palms. The ira
ternity colors, chocolate and gold, were
displayed in various ways.
The supper was Of an elegant order ana
served in skilful way. Although flowers
were exceedingly scarce, carnations and.
violets predominated throughout the spa
cious rooms. Souvenirs We're distributed
to every one.
Among those present were Misses
Grace Elcan, of Buckingham; Maggie
Sibley. of Newport News: Fannie Smith,
of Smithville; George Garrow Denbeigh;
Madge Goode, of Charlotte; Emma King,
Of Fauquier; Ruby Venable, Blanch Bald
win, Elva Barrow, Lillian keister, Ora
Harris. Kate Verser, Page Quigiey;
Messrs r. l.. Baldwin, Il a. Barrow,
3. G. Cralie, D. I. Davis, w. Edwards,
Thomas Goode, Jr.. Il. c. Gillian. p. T.
Hines, r. n. Hi;sman, B. T. Mebane,
w. T. Otley, and n. Y. Pattie.
The chaperons were Mrs. Portia l..
Morrison, of the Normal; Miss Pauline
Barrow, Mrs. J. r. Martin, and Mrs.
Fred. 3. Glenn.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
a Game Party

$ FARMN1LLE, VA. March Especial
The Alpha Chapter of the Phi Sigma
Delta fraternity entertained quite a host
of Its friends with Game Party at
Mrs, Wooten's, on Third Street, Friday
evening.
: Or The ten games played Mr. N ".
Fautte won nine, thus securing the gem
1lemar's prize. Miss V. Blanch Baldwin
and Miss Emma Lois King, of the Nor
nal School, each won eight After de-
c!ainE the tie the prize was awarded
cfiss Baldwin. Mr.. w. Tanner Otley, in
appropriate words, delivered the prizes
ito the winners.
AT II o'clock the first table retired to
the dinirg-room for refreshments, while
the remaining couples were highly -en-
sertained with sweet music. both vocal
and instrumental. rendered by Miss Eiva
Barrow and others
A few moments past II those of the
second table had returned to the parlor
10 join in the pleasure to be obtained IN
the last few minutes.
The decorations We're Of tasty ar
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
BURGLAR ARRESTED.
Harvey Williams, Wanted liz Newport
News. III Custody III Danyille.

Harvey Williams, Wanted liz Newport
News, in Custody III Danville.
NEWPORT NEWS, VA. March 5.-Spe-
cial.-Chief of Police Harwood this morn
ing received telegram from Danvii.e,
informing him of the arrest there Of
Harvey Williams. This man was caught
in the act Of househreaking here and
locked up While awaiting a preliminary
hearing he ceolly walked to- freedom one
day, when Station-keeper Booker was
showing some visitors the lookup. City
Sergeant E. ". Milstead went to Dam
vile tonight for the prisoner.
Last month Newport News shipped u.s.
10 barrels of -four, worth $685., 10; G.39S, 1873
pounds of lard. worth s4co33S5: ei3.1G2
bushels of corn. worth 1886. 173; ., 922 head
of cattle, worth $2al,ooo. This is the
largest -four shipment IN the history Of
4the port and it is also the first time
in history lard has taken second place
in the list OF exports from Newport News.
Deputy District Organizer w. b. Cheek,
of Norfolk, came over tonight and in
stalled officers for James River Conclave
Of .Heptasophs. The ceremony was fol-
lowed by az, admirable banquet. to which
many invited guests from the general
public come.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
/ PASSING COUNTERFEIT COIN.
The Men Arrested in Alexandria Sent
ON to the Grand Jury.

ALEXANDRIA, VA, March Especial
James Barry and Richard l.. Clark. the
two men arrested here Saturday night
charged with circulating spurious silver
dollars, were arraigned before Mayor
Simpson to-day They pleaded guilty to
the charge and their cases went to the
grand jury. Alr. S. A. Cornell, Of the
United States Secret Service Bureau, was
present at the trial, but had nothing to
say. The Mayor stated that under the
State law if less than ten pieces are found
on their person, they ure guilty OF only a
misdemeanor, but if more than ten pieces
are found on them they are guilty OF TEL
ony In case they are adjudsed guilty of
passing spurious coin they are guilty OF
felony, and it was under this law that they
were sent to the grand jury.
Yesterday Chief Wilkie and his as
sistant, Nh. Moran, OF the United States
Secret Service Bureau, came here and en-
amined the prisoners. The opinion OF the
police lis that they are mere tools, barry
admitting having purchased twenty dol
lars worth Of the coin from man IN
Baltimore giving him eight good dollars
for>-the same. 1t is understood that the
secret service men have decided to drop
the case, that is, SO far as these men are
concerned, but will make every effort pos
sible to locate the gang who are engaged
in manufacturing the coin.
The penalty for the crime these men
are charged with is that they snail serve
a term of not less than two or more tnan
ten years in the penitentiary.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
HORSE DAY IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
Republican Primaries Set for March
81


:S!st.
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA, March g.
March court, as usual, was largely at
tended by the ruralists. The day Is
what is Familiarity known here as horse
day." consequently large number Of
breed horses from Albemarle and adja-
cent counties took part in the annual
street parade''-1nany OF the horses be-
ing very fine.
The law allowing producers of tobacco
to retail their products in small uuanti-
ties without a specia! license, induced
many of the small farmers to bring their
products TO the city and retail it about
ai1e streets for ten 10 fifteen cents a
bunch The colored brigade was in
evidence to-day Nearly every colored
man one would meet had a bunch Of
Tong green for chewing or a package
of ground leaves. for smoking, which
he was offering for sale. and they seem
cd to find ready purchasers. especially
among. the town negroes, who fought
for the weed with much earnestness.
Mr. Adrian Maskhaw, Of London. Eng,
and Miss Ophelia Rogers. of Atlanta. Ga,
were married in this city late Saturday
afternoon. The marriage ceremony oc-
Cured at the County Court clerks Office.
the Rev. DIR. George l. Petril, of the
Presbyterian Church, officiating. Ilnme-
diate1y after the marriage they left on
a Chesapeake and Ohio train for Wash
ington, D. C.
The Republican County Committee met
this morning, John r. Woods. chairman,
and fixed upon the 3lst of March as
the date for holding primaries through
out the county to elect delegates to q
convention TO be held in Charlottes-
willie on the I'd of April. when delegates
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
TOO LATE.
The Lynchburg Chamber Sends::1a
Delegate to Sec the Governor.

The Lynchburg Chamber Sendss.ia
Delegate to See the Governor.
LYNCHBURG, VA, March Especial.
The provisions of the bill which passed
both houses of the Legislature on Satur-
day, providing for the appointment of
a commission of valuation, only became
known here to a few business men yes
terday.
This morning the Board of Trade and
Industrial Association held meeting at
their headquarters. which was largely at
tended by leading business men. The
bill was read, and the discussion which
followed 1t seemed to be the unanimous
opinion of all that it was an inqusito-
rial measure undemocratic and injurious
to business interests generally. The
meeting thereupcn telegraphed a protest
to the Governor, asking him not TO sign
the bill until a representative from
Lynchburg could be heard. Judge Hors-
ley was then appointed as the represent
tative to appear before Governor TYLER,
and left on the 1 O'clock train for Rich
mond. The business men in Richmond,
Danville. Alexandria, Petersburg. Roa-
nokc. Norfolk and other cities lin the
State We're sent kilograms, asking them
to take immediate action against the
signing of the bill.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
TRIAL OF GILLIGAN.
will Begin at Isle of Wight Court
house Next Monday.


SUFFOLK, VA, March 5.-special.-The
trial OF &. c. Gilligan, who lies in Jail at
Petersburg, charged with assassinating in
the dark, c. Beverly Turner father of
Miss Isabel Turner, whose sutton he was,
will begin next Monday. at Isle Of Wight
Courthouse "a special grand jury was or
dercd for that tine.
After the indictment there will be an
effort to so into the case at once. Judge
Drury A. Hinton, of Petersburg. and
Samuel H Edwards of Isle Of Wight.
have been retained to defend ~Giliigan.
William S. Holland. of Windsor, has been
engaged to assist Colonel r. E. Boykin.
states attorney, In the prosecution. There
Is intense local interest in the case,
4 The Commonwealth's Attorney of Isle
Wight to-day entered nolle prosequi in
the case of Ed. White. charged with COM
plicity in the murder Of Patrick McDon-5
AID. The action is an outcome Of Sam
Beale.s acquittal.
James Brittle. now serving five-year
term for the same offense, has friends at
working trying to secure his pardon
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
FIRE IN CHASE CITY.
Several Buildings Burn Sunday a ftcr-
noon and I he Town Threatened.

.
: CHASE CITY, VA, March ESPECIAL
dwelling house, owned by ". Henry
Pettus. on Sycamore Street. anr occu-
pied by Miss Hamilton and others. was
destroyed by fire yesterday afternoon,
having caught in the ceiling of the
kitchen. The contents were saved. In
surance on building. $500; loss about $500
THE flames communicated to the wheel
wright blacksmith and shoe shops and a
storage room belonging to r. T. Tisdale
Messrs. Gregory and others entirely con-
Stunning them, but all partially covered
by insurance. The estimated loss on all
buildings and contents destroyed was
about 81, 800; insurance s., 050.
Brooks & i Robertson, merchants, and
AIR. RIG Grafton moved their stock
and furniture. Their houses caught on
fire but were extinguished. The dam
ages fully covered by insurance.
All the buildings in proximity of the
fire were wooden structures and five were
on fire at one time. but with the
chemical fire engine and the heroic
exertions OF the bucket brigade, the fire.
which at one time seemed bound 3 ia
spread and consume one-half Of the
town. was arrested. sc
Policies Of insurance were held 1.-THE
ELoudoun Mutual, Pennsylvania 1nsnr1S
ance, Petersburg Savings and Virginia
/ Fire and arine on property lost and
damaged.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
COMMITTEE OF TEN.
Chairman Ellyson appoints One to
MIKE SuCcestion. %S

In accordance with resolutions adopted
by the State Committee at recent meet
ing, asking the State Chairman to ap-
point committee Of ten. one from each
district, to recommend to the State Con-
vention any necessary changes In party
plans Chairman eE;llyson. who IS ex-otticio
member and chairman Of the committee,
has appointed the following gentlemen
from the various districts:
First-claggett b. Jones.
Second-W. w. DEFY.
Third-E.sL. C. Scott.
F'ourth-F. r. Lasstter.
Fifth-R. A. James.
SIXTH. p. Woods.
Seventtl-George w. Morris.
Eighth-George S. Shackelford.
Ninth-R. Tate Irvine.
Tenth-W. A. Anderson.
The committee will meet at the earl!st
date possible. II the meeting Is not held
before, IT will convene May 1st in Nor
folk.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
HIS LIFE WAS SAVED. Z

Mr.. J. E. Lilly. prominent citizen OF
Hannibal, Mo-. lately had q wonderul de-
liverance from frignttul death: IN tel en-
mo Of il he says: Z. was taken with
1,,.nho,d Fever, that ran into Pneumonia.
Nv lungs became hardened. I was so
weak couldn't even sit up in bed. Moth
ing helped me- I expected to soon die
ne Consumption. when heard OF DR..
ESino,s New Discovery. One bottle gave
erect relief. continued to use it. and
now am well and strong: can't say
too much in it's praise. This marvellous
medicine is the surest and quickest cure
in the world for all Throat and Lung
Trouble. Regular sizes SO cents ana sioo.
rial bottles free at Owens & Minor
Drug Store: every bottle guaranteed.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1900-03-06
SHOT HIS OWN FATHER.
A Merchant OF EmEoria Irotits ny
Blick's Sad Fate.

EMPORIA, VA, March Especial
Mr. Dickson, a small farmer, living near
Eurporia, and his son, IRWIN Dlchson' Sot
into an alteration Saturday night, Wren
Irwin shot his father: The load entered
his hand, tearing it so badly ms atte'lu-
ing physician had to amputate II. Irwin
Dickson Immediately left for parts I'M
known.
An act of the General Assembly au-
thorizes the town OF Emporia 10 issue
bonds and borrow money for the pur-
pose of establishing a system OF water
works, supplying electric lights, improv-
ing the street and. sewering the town..
The free-holders of the town vii! nave
to determine by 4 vote whether or not
the bonds shall be issued, the amount
proposed to be expended not to exceed
So, coo.
The murder of Mr.. Blick impresses
many people with the belief that the
brutal deed was wholly for robbery. Sat
urday night a prominent merchant was
returning to his home when man "ath
a heavy stick crossed over from the
opposite side of the street. the merchant
thinks, with no good intention, when ne
promptly drew a pistol and asked the
man what he wanted. The reply was he
crossed over to get out Of the mud. AS.
the street was not muddy, the explana-
ton was not satisfactory, though no ar
rest was made.
Mr.. Carter n. Williams, Of Boydtcn,
spent yesterday in town with his sons,
Messrs. e. "A. and Carter Williams.
County Court convened to-day for the
March term.
Profound sorrow is felt throughout the
county at the death of the Hon. Sydney
P. Epes. He had many warm friends
and admirers, who truly regret his sud-
den demise
Mr.. r. w. Williams, agent ct the depot
Of the Southern Railway, has resigned the
position, and is succeeded by Mr.. William
son, of Boydton.