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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

in hundred chimes? Peace confer
ences have wasted time. They are mere
IN ock cries, convened to utter meaning
less phrases and to exhibit hypocritical
pretensions. "Cronje imprisoned on
S.. Helena" The monstrous incident
by which England links infamy to an
eternal page was the confinement fosthe
great Napoleon on the island Of ST. Hell
ena. She pleads the peace Of mankind
for that act. No such reason can be Of
fered for the indignity offered Cronje.
Pure selfishness-arrant cowardice-
every ignoble sentiment which crime
suggests and fear adopts is the reason
Tor the transportation of Cropje in q
military prison. The semi-penal ban
ishment Of Napoleon ended in q pitiful
apology to justly offended nation.
His ashes were returned to his people.
The wound which it made has never
healed The Punishment of Cronje
ought to put the hearts of the French
people into flame. The act, no doubt,
is reminder to the present generation
Of French people that England still
owns st. Helena, and that she still has
prisons for illustrious Frenchmen. 1t is
taunt to the French people. Will it
be resented? Or will the taunt remain
unnoticed? And the Boers-yes, the
Boers-what effect will this outrage have
on them? Will Kruger and Joubert be
made companions of "the lion of At
rica?''
Will the Congress of the United States
wink at this infamous performance?
Will the knee-bending, trucking OF
William Mckinley and his supporters
in Congress furnish calf with which
public indignation can be appeased and
the spirit Of cordiality continued be-
tween the great English speaking peo-
ple?" Into what depths of shame can
the Republican managers drag the Re-
public of the United States of America?
How long will our people bear with our
present degeneration?-C Cincinnati En-
Quirer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

Snoopy" Jim Harrison, one of the
G. B. & Q. R. Il. detectives was in town
a short time ago, looking for some bridge
timber which had unaccountably disap-
peared. He found it. too. 1t had been
confiscated by one of our citizens, mo
we will not call him citizen, lone of
our beings. To be sure, he has the
right Of su rage, but citizen is too good
term TO apply 10 him. Had not MIR.
Harrison been seized with feeling of
pity at the sight of the mans poverty
stricken home and the family, no doubt
the thiefswould now be in jail.--Lamoni
Chronicle
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

Decatur county recently had a 65 year
old groom and l6 year old bride, but
Worth county Missouri goes us one
better, and has Y year old groom
united to baby of 10. We hope either
that the parents of these babies are not
living or that they are without sense.
We should hate to have to believe that
persons with sense would do thing of
this kind.--Lamoni Patriot.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

Geo. Baker, county attorney, was in
town Monday in attendance on the
whiskey trial. The attorney for Adams
Express Co. was also present. The
Express company took all the packages
and shipped them back to where they
came from and will not allow any more
9. 0. D. packages Of liquor put off al
this station. They also pay all costs
incurred by the seizure and trial
Davis City Advance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

Mothers know it's good-Beggs Cherry
Cough Syrup. 1T gives quicker and better re.
suits than any other; cheerfuliy recommend
IT to all mothers who want remedy that can
be relied upon. Mrs. Annie Cook. Creston,
Iowa. It is guaranteed TO cure. McGrath s.
Still. Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

The Dayis City Advance says, "Rev.
Rusk brought an alarming report from
Garden Grove last week. He reported
two cases of blackleg in that town.
1t is indeed alarming if the Rev. brother
discovered these cases Garden Grove
Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

for piles, sores. wounds, burns and scalds;-a
soothing, healing application, Of wondrous
merit. Completely cured me Of o sore on my
leg, Of oyer ten years Standing writes VIM
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

N. l.. Euritt has sold his restaurant
in the Vorpe building TOD. NJ. Morford
and Geo. Conn. The business will be
conducted under the firm name of Nor
ford & Conn. Mr.. Euritt and family
expect to move to farm in Decatur
county.--Mt. Ayr News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

fee ; Beggs' flood Purifier saved my life and
made me well and strong writ s Mrs. H
Lanlkelma, Pella. Iowa. Cleanses the blood
prevents and cures disfase-"makes sick PEG.
pc well !" good Spring tonic. McGrath &
Still Woodland
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22
From Our Exchanges.


We learn that Miss Matte T.. Mckib.
ben expects to start for Mexico City,
Mexico, on the ll:2l train next Mon
day, where she will enter upon her work
as missionary. Garden Grove Ex-
press.
Cleanses the system, mases new. rich.
healthy blood, cures dyspepsia, kidney and
liver ailments skin diseases and nervous
weakness-Beg Blood Purifier. Two bottles
cured me of blood disorder and weakness -
says Mrs. Belle M. Miller, Kensett, Ark. Nc.
Grath & Still. Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22
Express.

Quickly satisfactory. permanently pleasing
-Beggs' Hair Remover. Removes dandrufi,
stops hair falling out, restores natural growth
and color. cures all scalp diseases. Tin glad
to recommend so excellent q preparation''-
Mrs.J E: Grouseman. Mobile Ala McGrath
& Sill, Woodland.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

M. Fitzgerald, coroner. rawford Co., Vail,
GUS pile cure: "Have used tin my practice
for eight years and cheerfuliy Recommend i,
Tor all kinds OF piles, sores, etc. 1t Is without
doubt the best ointment made ,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

Seasoned native lumber. posts an,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

'.Beggs' Cherry. Cough Syrup cured me when
thought WAS going to die OF consumption 8
writes |. =. Lawlon, Boi.e City, Idaho. 1.-The
medicine that cures" colds. sore throat, Group
whooping cough. la grippe, pneumonia, and all
throat and lung troubles. McGrath & Still,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

VIM. Lyman, brakeman on this
line, had his fingers badly mashed at
Bethany Junction last Thursday. He
was brought to town and had DR.. WALES
dress the wound. Davis City Advance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-03-22

Ella Wheeler Wilcox's description d
the woman who influences man and
shapes history, is as follows:
She must be chaste, as proud Diana WIS.,
Yet warm as Venus;
AS wise as Phryne in the art OF love,
Good rs the best and tempting rs the worst
saint, sinner and paradox,
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
PRIVATE CARS MUST
HAVE SAFE WHEELS.

The Rock Island management has
issued an order to the effect that here
after theatrical companies travelling
in private cars will not be hauled un-
less the cars are equipped with steel
wheels and other things required of a
safely built car in fast train. Mum
erous other roads, it is said, have
been thinking seriously since the rec
ent accidents that have occurred from
the handling of theatrical companies ,
private cars, and some of them are
said to be on the verge of issuing
Unbound rules that cars with iron
wheels shall not be accepted for
transit in the fast trains.
Announcement has been made by
General Freight and Passenger Agent
L. f. Berry, of the D., r. I. & n. W.,
TO the effect that he had appointed c
E. Stahl as travelling freight agent of
the company for the states of Illinois,
Indiana and Ohio, with headquarters
at Peoria, Ill. Mr.. Stahl's appoint
ment is to become effective ct.
Mr.. Stahl has been connected with the
Parlin & Orendorff Implement Manu-
featuring company, of Canton, H., for
q nu OOA Va years l1SC ah0 MS "iuC
acquaintance will insure the company
good returns
1t is estimated that the Milwaukee
has made saving of $50, 900 per an
mum in the abolition of first and Sec
end vice president. These two offices
on the st. Paul system have been va
cant for the past six months. The
smoothness with which the system has
been operated during that time has
convinced the officials that these offices
are not needed and in the future they
will not be filled
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
Paid His Debt,

When Joe Chamberlain entered the
house of commons, he was anxious to
try his oratorical powers. A certain
leading politician, who was plotting a
bill through the house, was approached
by one of Mr.. Chamberlain's friends,
who said:
chamberlain would like to speak on
the bill. Can you give him a CHANGER
We'll, you know, 1 think it would
rot do. He's a new member, and no.
body knows what the dickens he might
say"
Time went on. Chamberlain gained
ground-became a power in parlia-
ment. The leading politician, on the
contrary. had made a series of blunders
which had imperiled his position. An
election was imminent. Forgetting his
previous record, he thought that If he
could get Mr.. Chamberlain to speak for
him he would strengthen his position.
He, therefore. applied to the right hon.
orable gentleman
The latter calmly surveyed him
through his eyeglass and said:
''WelL you know, think it would
not do. / am a new member, and no.
body knows what the dickens 1 might
sayr'
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
Circuit Court.

The case of Henry and S. hoffman
VS.. p. i. McKinnie and Pat Mullane
that has received so much attention
in the circuit court will again be
brought before that body. A writ of
attachment was this afternoon served
upon Mullane ordering him to ap-
pear before the court to show why
he should not be fined for contempt.
1t will be remembered that he is under
an injunction prohibiting him from
selling gents furnishing goods from
the McKinnie block in Moline while
the case is pending in the higher court.
Believing that he might sell goods
while the appeal was being consid-
cred. Mr.. Mul1ane proceeded to do so,
and was warned by Judge Gest that
his course was illegal. Since that
time he has been dealing with custo-
mers in a tent behind his store, using
the latter as storehouse. The
plaintiff proposes to test the validity.
of his latter methods.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
BilEe Water.

I am quite well aware that there are
objections to hospital ships in the trop-
les. When they are moored, there is
the burning question of bilge water.
l will not discourse on the subject of
bilge water, as inexperience thereof
might make the explanation weari-
some. Any one acquainted with the
bilge water question knows it is of en-
crossing interest. Bilge is n prince
among smells, and if you have ever
fallen under its power you will always
think that every terrific thing in smells
is q manifestation of bilge water.
/ remember on one occasion when on
board a moored hulk, not hospital
ship, smelling in the evening some
thing that called for mention, so L
mentioned it. "Oh," said my COM
panions, more under the sway of bilge
water than 1 was, from their greater
knowledge of its power, Its only our
bilge water" In the morning we found
it was the rotting carcass of an ele
plant that had f1oated down the river
and now hung in the mooring chain.
After n considerable time was spent
in getting rid of the carcass 1 said,
For goodness sake, gentlemen, stir
up your bilge water, and let the smells
fight it out together while we go
ashore for a spell" NO" said my
companions terror stricken at the sug-
gestion. You do not know our bilge
water when its backs up. 1t would
stretch you if you were half way
across Africa. This elephant is mere
lavender water to it."
This was n more dreadful bilge water
than a hospital ship would have. Still,
though bad, bilge water is not neces-
sarily fatal under proper management.
Chambers Journal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
A HIsfnric Die.

On the desk of the secretary of one
of the oldest copper manufa curing
firms in this city is 4 steel die which
has served as Il paperweight for 30
years. and the coins struck off by it are
now, for the most part, in the hands Of
collectors. This die was used for strik-
ing copper tokens which SymboliZed
the contest between President Andrew
Jackson and the old United States bank
of Philadelphia in 1892. The engraving
on the die represents President Jack
son, sword in hand and apparently
standing in 4 money chest. Around the
central figure is stamped JacksOn's eX-
preston, Il take the responsibility"
which arose out of his controversies
with the bank.
When this die was made, the prede-
cessors of the present company not
only manufactured copper wire, but
also made a special feature of copper
coins, chiefly for South American couu-
tries and for private business firms
which made a practice of issuing their
own copper coins to be redeemed by
them afterward. During the civil war
and just preceding 1t many private cor
porations issued tokens which circu-
lated as pennies, and some of them are
now worth a great many times their
original value to collectors.-New York
SIM.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
Chinese Porcelain.

Chinese porcelain was common in
Europe for 400 years before a German
potter succeeded in finding out the
process Of making it. This Chinese
pottery is scattered all over the world
and everywhere valued, but nowhere
was the distribution more curious than
in western Canada. Early in the nine
teenth century a Chinese junk was cast
away on the Pacific coast of America
Just south of Vancouver island, and it's
cargo of willow pattern plates fell into
the hands of the Hudson Bay compa-
ny's officers. Still in the remotest trad
ing posts of the fur traders a few fine
specimens remain
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
AGAINST TIE UNION LABEL.
United Typothetse to Carry on the War
More Vigorously.

United Typothetse to Carry on the War
More Vigorously.
Kansas City. Mo-, Sept. 3.-The
campaign OF the United Typothetae
against the union label will be prose
cuted more vigorously than ever after
its present convention in Kansas City.
In many cities ordinances have been
passed providing that the union label
be placed on all city printing. The
master printers in some cities have
been fighting these ordinances in the
courts on the ground that they are I'M
constitutional, and the report OF the
executive committee yesterday recon-
mended that the fight be continued
until it ended in victory. In st. Louis
and Atlanta. the committee stated. the
ordinances have been repealed as n
result of the fight on them.
At the night session the emergency
committee brought in report in favor
of raising a fund of $4,000 to fight
union labor, and suggested that the
members of the Typothetae be annual
~ assessed 10 cents per capita OF
employees until the desired amount is
raised. The report was adopted.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
THEY COMPLAIN OF JOHN BULL
Say They Were Abused by the British In
South Afrfca.

New York, Sept. 2T.-William Phelps
and John Anderson. claiming Cali
fOrnfa as their home. arrived yesterday
on the steamship Spaarndam from Rot
terdam. Phelps says he went to the
Transvaal in 1891. Anderson says he
left Chicago in 1897 for Johannesburg
and engaged as n miner. When the
war broke out in South Africa they
took the neutrality oath. II July this
year they were arrested in Eauresburg
by British soldiers and sent to the bar
racks, where they claim they were
abused.
They protested as Americans. They
Were finally landed at Flushing, Hol-
land. The American consul there could
do nothing for them and the British
consul sent them to Rotterdam,
whence they came here. Phelps says
he was born in England and Anderson
claims to be a native of Sweden. but
both assert they We're naturalized as
citizens of this country
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
cHlNEsEDEsTRoY MISSIONS
Continued from First Page.

cnlIdren, both inside ana outside or the
walls. The correspondent adds that
from all sides come reports of the vio-
1ation of women, and that the Rus
slams are carrying out a policy of the
destruction of property and the ex-
termination of the people in Kai Chau.
Nearly sill the villages have been
burned and the inhabitants killed. For
son1e days. the correspondent de-
ciares. the soldiery and CosSacks have
been allowed TO do what they like.
and he thinks the annexation of Afann
churia is intended. = =
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27

You ought to have known that
when you ceased to be regular in your
courses, and you grew irritable with
out cause, that there was serious
trouble somewhere.
You ought to know that indigestion,
xhaustion, womb displacements,
fainting, dizziness, headache, and
backache send the nerves wild with
alright, and you cannot sleep.
Mrs Hartley, of 221 w. Congress St.,
Chicago. ILL., whose portrait we pub
ish, suffered all these agonies, and
was entirely cured by Lydia E Pink
hams Vegetable Compound: her case
should be a warning to others, and
her cure carry conviction to the minds
Of every suffering woman of the un-
calling eRcieneyof Lydia E Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound p
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
WOMEN MUST SLEEP.
Avoid Nervous Prostitution.

If you are dangerously sick what is
the first duty of your physician? He
quiets the nervous system, he deadens
the pain, and you sleep well.
Friends ask, what is the cause ?"
and the answer comes in plying
tones, nervous prostration. 1t came
upon you so quietly in the beginning,
that you Were not alarmed, and when
sleep deserted you night after night
until your eyes fairly burned in the
darkness, then you tossed in nervous
agony praying for sleep.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
Robert. Talk. to Canadians.

Pretoria. Sept. 27.-Field Marshal
Roberts, in the presence of Lady Rob
erts and his daughter, reviewed the
Canadians ON the eve of their depart
ure yesterday. 1t was brilliant scene,
the men, who are in excellent health.
making n splendid appearance. After
themarch past Lord Roberts addressed
them briefly. After the troops had
given cheers for the Queen and the
field marshal, the latter shook hands
with the Canadian officers. and pre-
scented them each to Lady Roberts.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
Tribute to Gen. Palmer.

indianapolis, Sept. PA telegram
was sent yesterday from gold Demo
cratic national headquarters in this
city to Mrs. John NJ. Palmer and fam
lily. declaring that the national COM
mittee of the National Democratic par
ty in memory of the splendid and
patriotic career of General Palmer
joins his household in mourn
ing. The high purpose which inspired
his public life and his personal purity
and virtues are a heritage to his
countrymen."
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
He Fired LincoIn's Train.

Ashtabula. o.. Sept. 27.-Engineer
George Martin. known to railroad men
all over the country as the fireman on
the locomotive that hauled the Lincoln
presidential train to Washington on
the occasion of the martyred presi-
dents Inauguration trip, died sudden
ly at gainesville, O., Tuesday, while
at his post on the engine of the Lake
Shore fast mail.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
yiceroy Saved This Family.

Cumberland. Wis. Sept. 27.-Dr. z.
r. Jellison. wife and five children, ar
rived here from Nankin, China. Tues
cay. DR.. .Iellison had charge of Metho-
dist hospital there, but was forced to
leave. The lives Of himself and fa.ni-
~ were saved by the friendship of the
yiceroy
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
NEWS FACTS IN OUTLINE.

The Women's club, of Green Bay,
Wis, will take up the work of town
Improvement.
Burglars broke into the postoffice
at Friendship, Wis, and took S2.14 in
pennies and one registered letter con-
tanning small amount of money.
In Evansville. Ind, II. L. Wills pre-
dicted the exact hour of his death and
died according to schedule.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
Package of Money Disappears.

Keokuk. Ia, Sept. 27.-The station
agent of the Adams Express company
was robbed of 81 900 package con-
signed by a local bank to Salem, Ia,
supposed to have been put in the safe.
but missing when the station agent
checked out early in the morning. 1t is
a similar case to the recent big Bur
linrtOn robbery recently
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27

Lacrosse, Wis, Sept. 2T.-The medi-
cal examiners. which held their last
meeting in this city, wiz take steps
TO prosecute all osteopaths in the state.
claiming that they are not recognized
by the Wisconsin statutes as physi-
clans.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
BesIer In Town.

Gen. Supt. j. D. Besler, of the G e,
B. & Q dropped into town from the
north last night in his private car.
This morning he inspected the new
depot and left at 7:45 for Chicago.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27

Mansfield, o., Sept. 21.-The mayor,
accompanied by J. L. Brown, James
P. Seward and \. A. Douglass, has
gone to Chicago to confer with Over
seer Piper regarding a suspension of
efforts by the Dowie elders to hold
meetings here. This committee will
propose that no efforts be made for
ninety days, and it is thought that the
feeling will be allayed by that time so
that there will be no further danger of
mob violence.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27

With the exception of Norway. there
is no country in Europe whose area is
so taken up by forests as Germany,
more than a quarter Of its surface be-
ing devoted TO them
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
One ThurhG Good Enough.

Colville. Wash, Sep. 27.-Tom DON
ner was killed and Harry Cofeen
wounded and captured in a running
fight with deputy sheriffs near Addy.
Bonner and Coffeen We're young men
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
INGERSOL'S OLD HOME

Masters Sale.
Jackson & Hurst, Attorneys
State of Illinois, Toe
Rock Island County.
In the circuit court, In chsncery. Foreclos-
ure General No 4751.
Elmore II. Stafford VS.. Clara Conner, Thomas
G. Conner. MauritZ Pc arson, Anna Pearson,
Arthur Pearson an Clara Connor, admins
tratrfx OF the estate of Andrew Pearson, de-
ceased.
Notice is hereby given that by virtue OF a
decree OF said court, entered in the above en-
titled cause, the four eenth day of July
A. d. 1900. L shall, on Saturday, the twenty
seventh day of October, A. d. 1900, at the hour of
two CLOCK in the afternoon, at the East door of
the Court House. in the city of Rock lslaud, in
said county OF Rock Island, to satisfy said de
cree, sell at public vendue TO the highest bidder
for cash those certain parcels of land, situate in
the county of Rock Island and state of Illinois,
known and described as follows. to-wit:
Lot ten OO) and the north half CD OF lot
eleven C1) in William A. Nourses addition to
M line.
Dated at Rock Island, Illinois, this tweptie tn
day of September, A. ID. 1900.
Edwin e PARMEETER,
Master in Chancery, Rock Island County, Ill.
JACKSON HURST, Compliments Solicitors.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27

George II. Cameron, a prominent
lumberman, of Oshkosh, was struck
by a street car and is, it is believed,
fatally injured.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1900-09-27
Executors Notice.

Estate OF Annette Il Guyer, deceased
The undersigned having oeen appointed ex-
executor of the last VIII and teStAIent of
AunstEe b G1yeT, late Of the county of Rock
Island. state OF Illinois deceased, hereby gives
notice that he win appear before the county
court OF Rock Island county, At the county
court room In the city of Rock Is
land a. the December term or the crst Mon
day In December next. at which time al per-
sons having claims against said estate are
notified and requested TO attend. for the pur-
pose OF having the same adjusted
Al persons Indebted 20 said estate are re-
cuested 10 make immediate payment 20 the
undersigned.
Dated this sist dsy of September. 4 4 1900
EDWARD Il. GuIER, Executor.