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The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
Chicago Summer Resort Burned.

Chicago, Feb. 28.-Franz Thiel-
mann's summer garden, with its palm
house. stage and other buildings. and
the broad sweep of water pavilion
threading the edge of the Lake. the
breathing spot for thousands of merry
making folk throughout the summer
evenings. burned early today. The
loss was $50, 900; insurance 5000.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
THE MAYA REBELLION.
Mexican Indians and Federal Troop
in q Battle.


in q Battle.
Chicago, March "A special to the
Record from Oaxaca, Mexico, says:
Information has reached the military
authorities here of desperate fighting
between the governmet troops and the
Maya Indians during the last seven
days. The fighting begun on February
21, when force of about 900 Indians
attacked regiment of General Braves
troops between Saban and Okop. The
battle lasted several hours and resulted
in but slight losses to the government
forces. Five soldiers were killed and
two officers and Is soldiers wounded.
The Indians retreated to their intrench.
ments, carrying with them over 100
killed and wounded.
On the following day another brisk
skirmish was brought about by an ad-
vanced detachment of government
troops attempting to reconnoiter the
position of the Indians. Three Mexi-
cans were killed in that fight. On
February 25 a force of fully 1000
Mayas attacked the outposts of the gov
ernment troops, and, after driving in
the sentries, desperate attack was
made on the intrenchments. The In
dians were armed with Krag. Jorgen-
sens. which they had obtained from
traders, and they poured hot fire into
the Mexican camp. Several pieces Of
light artillery were brought in to use
by the Mexicans, and the rebels were
driven back. Their losses are believed
to be heavy. Ten soldiers were wound
ed and one killed.
The Indians have established their
main camp in an almost impregnable
forest. The rebels have free commune
cation with the people of British Hon.
duras, who are said to be in sympathy
with their cause.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

Pittsburg, Feb. 28.-The Mononga-
hela Tin Plate Works and the Star Tin
Plate Works, both owned by the
American Tin Plate Company, which
have been closed two months, resumed
operations today. The two employ
1000 workmen.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

The general debate upon the Puerto
Rican tariff bill was today extended
until tomorrow night. Interest CEN
tered in the conferences which were
going on among the Republican leaders
and the dissenting Republicans in their
efforts to compromise their differences
on the bill,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

Plattsburg, N. Y, March Last
night was probably the coolest of the
winter in the Adirondacks region. II
was IL below zero at daylight this
morning, IA below at Malone, and 20
below at Saranac lake.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
Nv Small Majority.

Washington, March 2.-The battle
royal over the Puerto Rican tariff bill
ended in the house today in sweeping
victory for the Republicans. The bill
was amended as agreed upon at the
conference of Republicans Monday
night 80 as to reduce the tariff from 60
TO Is per cent of the American tarifi,
and limiting its life to two years, and
was passed by q vote of l72 yeas to l61
uOoa
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

Detroit, Feb. 27.-Fire tonight, In
the plant of the Detroit Steel & Spring
Company's works, destroyed both the
company's rolling mills, causing q loss
of 500, 900, fully insured. Fireman
Timothy Keohane was crushed by q
falling stack and killed. A hospital
ambulance, running to the scene. col
lided with q swiftly RUNNING electric
car. The ambulance was smashed to
pieces, and its occupants, Driver Frank
Dertheaur and Dr.. ]. T. McKittzick,
were badly bruised and shocked.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
E.rthouake in Nevada.

Winnemucca, New, March Am
earthquake shock visited this section
At 1885 P. NJ. It was especially
noticed in the courthouse. The earth
rocked sufficient to startle every ono in
the building.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
RELIEF At LAST.

Buller's Men Get Through to Lady
smith.
London, March 2.-The war Office
has received the following dispatch
from General Butler:
"Lyttleton's Headquarters, March Q.
General Dundonald, with the Natal
carbineers and composite regiment,
entered Ladysmith last night. The
country between me and Ladysmith is
reported clear of the enemy. am
moving on Nelthrope."
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
A Naval Change.

Washington, March 1.-Commandes
R. r. Ingersoll was detached from the
naval academy today and ordered to
Norfolk as ordnance inspector.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
Eixht nm Burmah- Chinese Bou

Rangoon, British Burmah, Feb. "a.
"A British official attached to the
boundary commission, named Hertz.
while touring in the Burmah- Chinese
frontier with an escort, has engaged
and routed two considerable forces of
hostile Chinese from Mirkawgpa, kill
ing the leader of the Chinese and 10
Chinese
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
neu.ht !. Philippins Island.

Pittsfeld, Mass, March 1.-The
Island of Badlan, in the Philippines.
il reported to have been purchased BY
Prince Poniatowski. of San Francisco,
for $500. 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

New York, Feb. 28.-Richard
Hovey, the poet, professor of English
literature in Barnard College, il dead
in this city of apoplexy. aged IS years
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

San Francisco, March 1.-The Cham
Der Of Commerce Of this city has ap-
pointed . committee TO consider the
advisability Of establishing here .
branch of tho New York American
Asiatio Association. the purpose Of
which II TO increass trade with the
Orient.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08
Mil. Elevator and Grain Burned.

Halifax, Feb. 27.-The works of
the Maritime Milling Company at New
Glasgow, were destroyed by fire today.
with grain elevator and thousands Of
bushels of grain. The loss was
$50. 900.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

Tho oldest consul Of the United
States In continuous service II Horati0
J. 6peague, who became consul at Glib
yaltee In l048,
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

Women sailors are employed in Den.
mark, Norway and Finland.
Reports from IS colleges show dis
couraging religious conditions in but
three.
Booth Tucker says God uses America
as a connecting link betwean other
nations.
Thomas Yates, of Toledo, O., is the
only living American who took part In
the charge of the Light brigade at
Balaklava.
The San Juan islander. [volume] (Friday Harbor, Wash.) 1898-1914, 1900-03-08

Miss Susan B. Anthony recently cele-
orated her eightieth birthday ami.
versary.
IN German cities merchants are not
alloWed to put up signs unless the
wording is true.
rrince Henry of Russia was robbed
oy bandits while on his way to visit
'he king of Siam.
ooi. George T. Perkins, of Akron,
W. mas presented that city with 80
aefes OF land valued at 500. 900 as Q
playground for children,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
Through Tourist Sleeping Car Service
to Texas, Old Mexico and
California.

Via Chicago Great Western Ry. to
Kansas City and Missouri, Kansas 4
Texas, San Antonio Il Arkansas Pass
and Southern Pacific Railways through
Dallas, San Antonio, FL Paso and
Los Angeles to San Francisco. Only
through car line from the Northwest
to Texas points and connecting at
Spotford junction for all points in
Old Mexico. These cars are in charge
of an experienced official and leave
Des Moines every Saturday at ll:4O
a. m. reaching Dallas the following
Sunday, San Antonio on Monday, Ell
Paso on Tuesday, Los Angeles at noon
Wednesday and an Francisco early
Thursday morning. These are Pullman
Tourists Cars similar to those run on
all transcontinental lines and the
charges for berths are about half those
regularly charged. To persons who
have made the trip to California via
other routes, this Southern route will
prove most delightful change, and to
persons contemplating a trip to Texas
and Mexican points, it furnishes facll'
ties heretofore unofiered. Full informa-
ton furnished by any Chicago Great
Western Agent, or +. II. Lord, 6. P.
& T. A., ll3 Adams St. Chicago. 22-l0t
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
TEE LEON REPORTER. THURSDAY FEBRUARY /, 1900.

The large and increasing circulation of
The Iowa Homestead in this county is a
matter for congratulation to the pub.
fishers and to good farming, for, Of all
the papers of its class in the country, it
is easily the best and most helpful. Its
Special Farmers Institute editions, is.
sued with the regular edition the first
week in each month, have been for
years the admiration of all practical
farmers. Written wholly by farmers,
they are full of actual experience and
smell of the soil. We have been fortu-
nate enough this season to secure terms
for The Homestead and its Special Farm.
ers' Institute Editions, together with
the Poultry Farmer and The Farmers
Mutual Insurance journal, four of the
most valuable farm publications in the
country, that enable us to offer the four
in connection with our own paper, THE
LEON REPORTER, for 81 10 for the entire
five, one year. This is empha,icaIly a
good thing, and no farmer in this coun-
ty should fail to take advantage of the
offer. For large line of thoroughly
practical farm reading nothing has ever
been offered before that equals it, A
county paper, farm paper. poultry
paper, a farm insurance paper and the
Special Farmers Institute. ull for Sl.7O.
Come in and order them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
col. VESTS CLEVER RUsE.
How He Played Detective and Secured
Mans Address.

About two years ago the late Col
onel John P. West, Of Minneapolis.
was member of a party travelling
from Washington to Philadelphia and
the subject Of physical exercise came
up. The colonel admitted he didn't
take enough, but that he had procras-
tinated in beginning to take more, as
the doctors had directed.
This conversation reminds me-"
continued the colonel, "of a peculiar
circumstance that occurred at my hotel
some years ago. 1t was about the
time when the newspapers were filled
with disappearance in various parts
OF the country. A man came to the
house one evening and was assigned
room. The next day it was discov-
cred that the man did not know his
name nor where he came from, neith-
er could he give any account of him
self. Ny attention was called to the
case and | soon satisfied myself that
1t was clear case of suspended men
tai faculties and that it was another
case Of lost identity. 1 could see from
= glance that well-bred and educat-
ed man stood before me, and l was
satisfied that he was man of 40
small influence where has was known,
anu, although he had no money. took
special interest in the case and made
every EFFORT to find out who he was
and where he came from. One day,
AFTER he had been Mt the hotel for
about q month. and after every effort
had been made to find his friends and
relatives. l had him stripped, thinking
that there might be some mark on his
body that would disclose his identity.
No mark was found, but what we did
nnd was the finest developed man I
ever saw. A brilliant idea came 20
me. This mans splendid physical de-
velopment never came by chance. l
felt certain that it was the result of
special physical training. and that
1t was acquired in some club or GYM
nasium. l had his photograph taken
and sent 1t to all the leading clubs and
symnasiums In America. stating the
circumstances and my desire to ascer-
tain the mans identity. In less than
week had the satisfaction of
learning who he was, and within two
weeks thereafter he was in the hands
OF his friends and safely on his way
to his home in the east He proved ia
be prominent architect of an eastern
city and overwork had temporarily
unbalanced his mind"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
Sir william Harcourt's Seat.

Sir William Harcourt occupies the
corner seat on the front opposition
bench. A seat marks in the House Of
Commons a great deal; it proclaims
often mans opinions or his change
of opinions, his personal position, his
party position. And this occupation
of a corner seat by Sir William Har-
court prOclaims much. While he was
leader of his party he sat opposite the
box on the Speakers table-the leader
on either side of the House always sits
opposite the box. Mr.. Balfour is lead
er of the House; he sits opposite the
box on the Treasury bench. Sir Hen
nv Campbell Bannerman is now leader
of the opposition; he sits opposite the
box on the front opposition bench. Sir
William Harcourt has ceased to be a
leader; he no longer sits opposite the
box, but in the corner seat, thereby
manifesting to the world his position
of detachment, aloofness, and almost
something like hostility to those who
have remained the official leaders Of
the party.-M. A. p.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
Free Complexion eeAutitisr.

We want every lady reader of The
REPORTER to try Dwight's Complexion
Beautitier, the most elegant preparation
for the toilet table. 1t is pure and
always want it. Price soc. To induce
a trial of it we will for SHORT TIME
ONLY SEND FREE full size, Fifty Cent
box Of it to every lady who will send
us her postofiice address and lOc. to
pay for packing and postage. Only
one FREE box to each address. Cut
out this notice and send it with your
order at ONCE, to d. W. CUSTER & Co.,
Huntington, W. Va. % Tyr.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01

Ihis Cass avenue resident knows
about as much of horses as he does OF
the technique Of tiger-hunting, but a
few weeks ago he paid 5000 for a 500
horse and since that has looked upon
himself as an equine authority, saws
the Detroit Free Press. Sunday after
noon he was in the bay window enjoy
Ing his morning paper and a cigar.
Hearing a clickely -clickety-click on
the asphalt. he looked out, glared.
dropped his paper and eyeglasses and
dashed out as though he were going
to pull fire alarm.
Eli sthere! Stop that team" he
shouted. Halt" and all the prone
naders on the block obeyed. but the
horse trotted along. ''Ten dollars to
the man who brings me that horse
dead or alive" whooped the citizen,
now too much excited to be lucid
"The internal liverymsn has hired
him out and me pawn the highest
price for his keep. I'll show him. Ten
dollars dead or alive" in Richard
III. voice, for that horse!'
lusty Dlcycler graSped the Situa-
tion and two minutes later had caught
the bits Of the horse. The man in the
buggy protested, swore and threat
ened, but the grinning wheelman trot-
ted the whole outfit back to the excit-
ed citizen.
"Unhitch him.. he shouted Some
body will pay big money for this! Call
a patrol wagon! What's your name? ~
Then the citizen turned pale and
gasped:
"rhree white feet! My horse has
but two and he's smaller. MY mistake.
gentlemen and ladies'" for there was
a crowd now. BEG pardon" and he
started for the house.
But the man in the buggy jumped
and wanted to fight. The bicyclist de-
manded his $40 and the crowd jeered.
A policenql n came in time to referee.
The wheelman got his $40, the real
owner of the horse accepted humble
apology and the liveryman raised thu.
board the next day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
ANY Number OF "Lasts.

you mustn't say the last two per-
formances',' protested the grammar
ian.
II know what I'm doing answered
the theatrical manager. I'm talking
about the farewell appearance of
prima nua."-Washington Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
nomeseekers . EXCLUSION Tickets

To nearly all points in the United
States on sale at all ticket offices of the
Chicago Great Western Railway on the
LIST and Bird Tuesdays of February, March
and April, at the very low homeseekers
rate of one fare plus So 90 for the round
trip. Tickets good tor return within u
days from date of sale. Persons con.
templating a trip will save money by
calling on any agent of the Chicago
Great Western Ry. and obtaining detail
information regarding the homeseekers
rates, or addressing +. II. Lord, G. p.
and I. A., ll3 AdamsSt. Chicago. 23-llt
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
Excursion Rates.

From X. & w. depot on both roads.
Homeseekers' tickets will be on sale
to nearly all points south, southwest,
west and north, at one fare plus $500
for the round trip. Dates of sale Jan.
l6, Feb. and 20, April 3 and II, March
+ and 20. Limited to 81 days from date
of sale, 500 to be minimum charge for
one ticket. Stop.overs will be allowed
in homeseekers' territory within Is days
from date of sale on going trip, no stop
overs allowed returning. A one and one
third fare on certificate plan is offered to
Ames, Ia, Jan. 1913, limited to Jan. %,
account-Biennial Meeting Iowa State
Assn of County Supervisors. For fur
ther information call on or address
A. S. THARP
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01

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ERED A. BOWMAN, Nj. D.
Il Physician and Surgeon.
Office phone 7. Residence phone 50.
Office with DR.. ayton.
Office hours 9 to l2-l to ~ to 6.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
prevented a TRAGEDY.

PoSoHIeu IIdV0uy.
Timely information given Mrs. George
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ed to try Dr.. Kings New Discovery.
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for curing all throat, chest and lung
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-01
pailv paper for 81 90 \ Year.

The Des Moines Daily News is sent to
mail subscribers for ST 90 year, "a
cents for six months, 80 cents for three
months, % cents month. The Daily
News is member Of the Associated
Press and publishes all the news of lowe
and the world condensed for the busy
readers. Fullest and earliest war news
congressional and legislative news. tele
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-29

had been born in the country and had
been wallened by bird songs, and they
missed the lack of them in the city.
Well, | had just come from England
with two English sparrows for com
pany. Most of these magicians put!
rabbits out of hats, and | thought that
if | could kill two birds with one
stone"
Meaning the sparrows," said Paul.
with an odd expression around the
corners of his mouth.
you're all right. No, not the spar
rows, but ] thought that if while do
ing my tricks / could introduce the
sparrows into New York I'd be doing
the people a service. So the night of
the first performance / began by pull
ing money out of the clowns ear the
way ] did with you, and then told
'em ] was going to make 'em pres
ent of some birds, as ] saw the city
was birdless. With that | pulled out
two birds from my sleeve and two
more from my shoe, and then a half n
dozen from the clowns cap. and then.
as the audience was charmed at the
flock Of little birds, which flew round
and round the ring exactly as if they
were racing, began to do it by whola-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-29

great coat and rushed out on the froat
piazza.
Paul. still laughing, went up to tell
him of the strangers miraculous
power. calling to the tramp to follow
him, but that gentleman, seeming
danger. took to his heels, and he
hasn't been seen since.
Still full of the excitement of the
thing. Paul drew another stone out of
his bag. but before he could fire it
the deacon had him by the coat collar
and was shaking him as Il terrier does
a rat.
What do you mean by breaking my
Windows?" said he, when he had tired
of agitating the frightened Paul.
"Signor Diobolo told me that they
would be replaced" said Paul, his
teeth chattering from fright.
'Of course. they'll be replaced, but
it will cost you pretty penny. If
you worked for me a year you
wouldn't earn enough to pay for
them.
Paul peered through the darkness
for his friend. and it finally dawned
upon him that he had been sadly
fooled. Being a manly little fellow.
he told the deacon the whole story.
and promised to pay for the glass if it
took two years. Mrs. Jones had IN
the meantime come down stairs. and
she said in her pleasant way. TN
sure Paul meant no harm. He ism
mischieyous. He's learned that tramps
aren't good companions. and ] guess
he'll hate to hear the sound of broken
glass for the rest of his life.
But in this Mrs. Jones was mis-
taken. Although Paul was very sor-
ry he had caused such havoc in the
deacon's glass. still to this day he re-
members with Joy the crash of that
big pane when the stone splintered It
SO musicaIly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1900-04-29

who is handy with his fingers
"Oh. YOU mean one who can saw
and hammer and put things together
like our hired man.
Not exactly" said the man. with a
queer laugh. fools never suited me
but | can pull Il quarter of dollar
out of your cheeks as easy as pie He
reached over to Paul as he spoke and
drew silver quarter from his freckled
cheek.
Paul, who had never seen any
sleight of hand before. was lost in
wonder. The man then took Il quarter
out of his hair and put it into his own
pocket. He followed this up by tax
ing six quarters in succession from
PauTs eyes. ears and chin. always put
ting each quarter into his pocket be-
fore getting another.
Paul. who was a farmers son. never
had much spending money. and he
wanted to see all the quarters. to-
gether.
Lets look at EN- in a pile" sad
he. his eyes dancing with expectation.
Now the tramp had only one quar-
ter and he simply made believe to draw
them from the lad so. of course. be
could not pile up one quarter to look
like eight, for he possessed no super
natural powers at ALL
Didn't YOU know. boy" said he.
that money made this way will new
er pile up?'
Paul didn't more than half believe
him. but he didn't like to say so. and
the tramp changed the subject by say
ing: Did you ever hear how the
sparrows came to New York -
Il knew there were lots of them in
all the big cities, because brother Bob
is a drummer and he told me. but |
don't know how they came to New
York
We'll, | put them there. Would
you like to know how | did it. OF
would you like to 90 and break those
windows now?"
Paul was a little doubtful about the
wisdom of breaking Mrs Jones WIG
dows, but a story was a story. so he
said Il guess I'd like the story first
He glanced at the sun and noticed
that it was pretty low in the west,
and he knew that he ought to be on
his way after the cows. but how the
sparrows came to New York sounded
too tempting to leave for COWS
We'll, | introduced 'em into all the
big cities in one season. the first time
that Barnums great circus took to
the railroads. You see. New York was
brdless and the city people got home
sick for the little fellows. Most of 'em