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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
Buddhist Priesthood.

The Buddhist priesthood in Siam is
at present divided into two sects. The
one known as the Maha Nekaia-the
Large Body-is the older and more
conservative order. and represents the
great mass Of the people. while the
one known as the Hama Yuta Nekaia
the Body Who Follows Righteous
ness-is the new and more aristocratic
Orders and in its numbers are the most,
scholarly men. u us; IS 3 I I
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

1ul 10 DO Interesting to either OF us.
Symptoms Of the manage begin to
show at very tender age In some"
How delighttully frank. You're
sure you're net talking Of an attack Of
measles ~
Don't b. impertinent I'm telling
the truth. In others the symptoms
show more slowly, 20 that it almost
seems az II they would never appear.
at all, but the fatal age comes sooner
or later
Ard you are sure there are no ex-
ceptions?"
Perfectly" Z
Thank you for that much encour-
assment. at least
don't understand |"
Never mind now; proceed, for I'm
intensely intsrssted.''
n girl just entering the man age
period isn't 20 particular. She judges
BY the outside covers. II man wears
good clothes, has sjaunty appearance,
can talk bright small talk she is
susceptible to good looks, especially
soft, soulful brown eyes, curly locks
and AL that sort Of thinx. He must
dance divinely, Of course, and her cup
Of happiness 6 filed to the very brlm
II hs con quets tender lines Of poetry.
should all these charms prove futile.
cane and . pair Of patent feathers
would certainly conquer. Oh, yes, It's
rather sfoelish. but most Of us, unless
very strong minded, can look back to-
fhla anr4 ~ nnar nr,,,,. -, - = - M
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
To Navigate Dead Sea.

Motor boats will shortly ply between
Jerusalem and Kermak. Greek mon
astery having ordered a number of
these vessels from Germany. This is
the first time for thousands of years
that the Dead sea has been utilized for
navigation. a
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Countess Hopetoun from Scotland.
The countess of Hopetoun, like her
husband. the first governor general 81
Ehe Australian commonwealth, belonga
TO Scotland. She is one OF Lord Ven
trg's four daughters, and her mother
was z daughter Of Wa fpe of W.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
CHINESE
Bound Feet d
Compared WI
mans Shoes !

where a particuld
golden lilies" 4
these poor deform !
binding is begun al
br fourth year.
The foot is -taken
except the great I'd
instep, which is thu
this has continued ,
the foot has eecor
shape and the
arched, the bin
the heel and TOD
preventing the
length. In til
North China or
preserve the D
southern Chin
foot is so mucl
ed effect is al
become mere
The excruciI
Chinese girls
binding is iml
ken young, VIII
they are bound
with the webb
almost entirely
age is left on
often for wed
that every dres|
mite of daintina
it is that the &
through a life
can never cease
sures caused in
tortion becomes
CREME sets in al
ferer. In order
customary to
saltpetre ThAf
orally putt
serve them.
ing is that az
in standing is Il
the foot loses tt
the body. A SEN
not stand still, b
she must constantly
ward or forward
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

age sewing machine costs s25 in Sill
yer, or about half that amount in gold.
If Americans establish factories in
the Philippines they will have to rely
upon the women to do the work. The
men are lazy and cannot be gotten to
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11
American people
who nibble at the

Edam cheese may be interested to
know that the genuine article-of
which, by the way, little comes to Am
erica-is made in Brock, Holland,
town of 2,700 people, and reputed to be
the cleanest town in the world.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-10-11

Here is a new
which is said to
Germany: 1t consi!
placed under a w
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
NAVY YARD NOTES.

The site of what will be the largest and finest
OF the drydoCks belonging to the United States
VIII be selected at the Brooklyn Navy Yard prob
ably next week The estimated cost OF the dock
which is TO be OF stone. is N,O00 900, but the fig
ures may run even higher The Board which viii
make the selection viii probably consist OF Captain
P. c. Asserson. Chief Engineer OF the yard; Rear
Admiral Fred Rodgers, OF the Board OF Inspec
ton. and Naval Constructor Bowles It is reported
that the new dock viii be built between drydock
No. 3 and the Navy Yard boundary wall The
place is out OF the way. but the other waterfront
cannot be easily spared.
Two OF the long delayed boilers for the recon
struCted cruiser Cincinnati arrived at the Navy
Yard yesterday morning. and work begun i'm
mediatey put them in place. The Cincinnati
may be ready 60 into commission before cold
weather sets in.
The preliminary work on the compressed air
pumping station for dryd0ck No. l begun yes
terday when an excavation l6xS0 feet was made,
The station is be under ground and Will
take a year TO complete
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
BROOKLYN NEWS.
SUIT AGAINST JOHN DE WOLF
CHARGED WITH sLANDERING A WOMAN
IN STOPPING BATHING AT CON-
COURSE-HIS DENIAL.

An alleged undue display of official zeal in trying
TO stop two young bathers from bathing III the
water at the Concourse. Coney Island, because II
is park property. has got John De Wolf, the land
scape gardener OF Prospect Park. into trouble he
is the defendant q slander suit for $4,000 dam
ages brought by Mrs. James H Tracy, the "us
Of undertaken who alleges that in the trout e
the beach last Sunday Mr.. De Wolf addressed
her a common woman
Mr.. De Wolf lives at No. 100 Lincoln Place, and
draws salary OF $4,000 year.
incidental to the suit for slander Mr.. De Wolf
appeared yesterday before Magistrate Worth IN
the Gates-ave court, charge Of assault pre-
ferred against him by Leo NJ. Kenna, OF No. 1,e9I
Fulton-st. Kenna Is only eighteen years old he
is a nephew of James H Tracy, of No. 1.SS2 Broad
way. The hearing in the case adjourned until
July 10. and the Magistrate paroled Mr.. De Wof
until that time. Kenna's father told the Magis-
trate that last Sunday afternoon his son drove
with Mrs. Tracy and her two children down the
Parkway to Coney Island. where the two children
and Leo removed their outer clothing, and with
their bathing suits which they wore underneath,
went into the surf Leo ducked the two children in
the waves, and there was great screaming 1t is
then alleged that Mr.. De Wolf came along and
twisted and wreuched the same, and held defend
%ii R4T Tor period OF twenty minutes against MS
Mr Tracy, who drove up later to the beach; said
yesterday in court: I saw Mr.. De Wolf graO the
boy ike a dog. and, getting out Of my buggy, l
ran up and asked by what authority he AandIeQ the
boy In that way. During the trouble he vih1ed
Mr. De Wolf told the Magistrate that it was his
was down on the beach, he continued, "and some
people came 10 and said that big young fe-
went there and ordered kenna come out. as It
was park property and bathing was not allowed.
What about the charge that Mrs. Tracy makes
that you used insulting language 70 herr asked
reporter OF Mr.. De Wolf yesterday.
reply.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
FoRTT-sEcoED-sT RAILROAD HEARING
PROCEEDINGS IN SUIT OF THE LoRAIN STEEL
COMPANY.

In pursuance Of an tnterIocutory decree IN me
suit Of the Lorain Steel Company against the
Forty Second Street Manhattanvflle and st. Mich
olas Avenue Railroad Company. a hearing was
had yesterday before the Standing Master, Arthur
H Masten, at No. 81 WaIl-st. Those present were
Adrian II. Lark1n attorney for the receiver,
Colonel William Jay; ". H Van Steeuburgh rep
resentiug John D. Crtmulins and other stockhold-
ers; John A. Carver for William H. Payne & Son;
Lewis J Morrison, representing Henry Hart;
Henry A Robinson. representing the ThIrd-ave,
railroad; Senator O'SuInvan, representing Naugh-
ton & Co, and Charles NIaCVeaSh. representing the
Loratn Steel Company.
David C. Andrews called witness for the
Third-ave railroad He testified that he a
director and secretary Of the FOrty-second-st
road having been elected four years ago, and
served until February Is, 1900 He identified the
minute book which offered in evidence, and
attested the correctness Of the minutes Asked
10 how much stock he owned IN the company.
ne said he did not remember, but that he owned
sufficient 10 qualify director. Mr.. Van Steen-
burgh conducted the cross-exaninatiOn. The hear
ing was then adjourned until Friday morning at
Il o'clock, when William H. Payne & Son, Henry
Hart and the Lorain Steel Company will have a
hearing.
The claims for personal injury will be heard on
Tuesday morning at Il o'clock
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
IT JARRED MR.. BROWN.
WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO GET THE SODA
WATER HIS EXCURSION SAILED.

WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO GET THE SODA
WATER HIS EXCURSION SAILED.
The Lenox Road Methodist Episcopal Church. Of
Flatbush, is without a Sunday school superinten-
dent. The resignation OF the superintendent was
caused BY the failure Of manufacturer OF soft
drinks TO deliver several boxes OF soda water at
the Dock-st. pier Monday morning. July
on that day was held the annual picnic OF the
Sunday school. Mr. Brown, supernL Lendent Of
the Sunday school and treasurer OF the church,
took charge OF the excursion. Just before casting
OFF IL discovered that there soda water
aboard. The soda TO be sold for nVe cents
g glass and the proceeds 10 De used TO help
pay the expenses Of the excursion.
Mr. Brown was informed at the soda water fac
tory that the order had been entirely forgotten.
When Mr.. Brown returned to the pier the steamer
making its way down the Bay. 1t is said that
the crowd mad grown impatient over Mr.. Brown
failure return speedily and that an order had
been given by some to of
Later IN the day Mr. Brown arrived at BOynton
Beach, but it is said he did not have warm
welcome He, however, settled for the expenses
Of the party and returned on the boat
Last Sunday Mr.. Brown not at the church.
and his assistant conducted the Sunday school 1t
was then found out that ne had resigned A special
committee has been appointed TO induce Mr.. Brown,
If possible. 20 withdraw mis- resignation.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
QUEST FOR MISSING KENTUCKIAN.
DR.. sAwyER NOT SEEN BY FRIENDS SINCE
HE STARTED FOR THIS CITY.

Ihe relatives OF DR.. Nathaniel J. Sawyer.
wealthy retired business man Of Frankfort KY
VINO mas been missing since June q. had not found
any trace OF him up TO last night On the day
named Dr. Sawyer, who is sixty-fve years old.
started for New-York from Johnstown. Penn
"here ne had been living with his daughter. for
some months 1t is thought that the object he had
N view In coming TO this city was to visit an
otner daughter, Mrs Hawthorne Hi, who lives at
FIushing. Long Island From the tine that he was
seen at the station. however until the present
CIne nothing has been heard Of him
When Hawthorne Hill yesterday by
tribune reporter he said that the police and private
agents were endeavoring to find the whereabouts OF
me me old man, but SO far they had been unsuccess-
Iul 'I9r. Sawyer" Mr.. Hi said left Johnstown
Wlthout informing any Of his intention 10 do
SO he was seen by several persons who knew him
standing upon the station platform We have
certained from the ticket agent that q
swering his description bought a ticket for New
York. It was. Of course thought that he had
come to visit my wife and myself and II was not
until I received letter from Johnstown that
kneW anything about the matter. We are making
diigent inquiries along the railroad for the pur-
pose OF discovering, If possible, at which station
ne ehghted."
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
TEARING DOWN-A LANDMARK.

A PLAYHOUSE TO OCCUPY THE SITE OF THE
GRAND STREET METHODIST CHURCH.
landmark in the Eastern District that teens
with memories Of sixty years IS being razed 20 the
ground The building is the Grand Street Me+ho-
dis- Episcopal Church in Grand-st.. near Driggs-
ave. Starting as church the building sank TO
mere business uses. For a time 1t was used as
police court. Its final tenant was a florist The
site is TO be used for modern four story double
EaJhouse.
The church was built about sixty years ago
after q dissensiou IN a congregation now known
as the South Second Street Methodist Church
One Of the church's best known preachers was the
Rev. Robert Woodruff, better known as Dominic
Woodrulr.
Hard times came TO the church about quarter
OF a century ago. After the upper floor had been
used as police court the building was used bv
thhe Ild District Civil Court, Several years ago
the court deserted the building For five years
the church Wss OCCUPIED by the Brooklyn Athletic
club now of No. 8T4 EedfO-d-ave Then came the
Salyatlc army ana afterward a body of Catholics
became the tenants. They are known as the con-
gregetion, OF St Mary Queen or Angels
Ihe building was owned by George Lauberdorfer
or No. $50 HancoCk-st.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
REV. ALICE K. WRIGHT CALLED TO ALBION.

TO BE PASTOR OF THE PULLMAN MEMORIAL.
CHURCH IN THAT PLACE
Word has reached Brooklyn that the Rev Alice
K Wright who is well known in that city. has
taken charge Of the Pullman Memorial Church in
Albion, N Y. Mrs Wright who is the wife Of
the Rev A. e. Wright, when her husband went TO
North Adams, Mass. said that she would retire
from public life and settle down to the quiet duties
OF minister's wife But when the request came
from Albion she accepted the invitation to take
charge Of the church for a while.
The Revs. A. E and Alice X Wright Iaborfng as
Joint pastors built up the North Henry Street and
Prospect Heights Universalist churches in Brook
lyn.
Mr.. Wright and his wife were classmates in St
Lawrence University at Canton, n. I, and later in
the theological seminary attached to the nstitu-
ton. Immediately after graduation they were
married and ordained together.
The church in Albion of which Mrs. Wright is
now the pastor Is the for which George NJ
Pullman, the late railroad magnate. erected hand
some building IN memory Of his father
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
EHEN 4 CHECK BECOMES 4 NOTE.

Judge Blair decided in the Hudson County Court
yesterday that a man IN signing his 70 a
worthless check did not commit forgery. John s.
Kruger was q grocer, Of HOboken, and his place
was destroyed by fire. It insured, and, antCt-
Dating receiving the insurance. Kruger made
check and dated II four days later. A wholesale
firm pressed him hard for a settlement. and he
assigned 70 them the claim against the insurance
The check returned marked no funds and the
holder Of the check had Kruger indicted for for
gerry. His lawyer made motion yesterday that
the indictment be qCashed, a check dated sew
eral days later than that which il was drawn
made IL a note. He also Contended that krugeF's
signature was genuine and not a forgery Prose
cutOr Erwin cited authorities 10 sustain his con-
tentiou that the indictment was proper, but Judge
Blair ordered the indictment Quashed.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
AUTOMOBILES FOR CUSTOM HOUSE.

Automobiles are being introduced into the Fed
eraI departments in this city. step in this d.
rection was taken yesterday in connection with
the Custom House Department The old cabs
which are employed between the Custom House
and the Appraisers Stores, ct Washington and
Christopher sts., have been found inadequate, and
II was decided yesterday 10 establish an aurorno-
bile service 10 carry invoices to ana from the Gus
tom House. The Introduction Of the automobile
into the Custom House Department is said to have
greater Importance than simply meeting the i'm
mediate needs Of that one department The eX-
pertinent viii be watched and tested by the Fed
eral authorities, and IF found satisfactory auto
mobiles VIII also be introduced, IL 8 said Into the
postal service.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
NEK-ToRE PTBLIc LIBR4RT BrLLET1N.

The June bulletin OF the New-York Public Ii
brary. Astor. Lenox and Tiden foundations, has
just been issued It contains the Mav report which
chased in that month 1205 volumes and 636 pam
phlets and acquired by gift 999 volumes and 231
pamphlets The Cataloguers had a busy month,
listing 5.0lS volumes and 3879 pamphlets for which
purpose 1906 cards were used and . slips were
written for the printer. The total number OF read
ers in May was 10.l17. and the number Of vol
ur1es consulted E7.S7 The bulletin contains
other instalment Of the letters and papers OF An
drew Jackson and an index to the works relat-
ing 10 the State Of New-YOrk, which the library
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
TRAIN ROBBERY IN KENTUCKY

Paducah, Ky. July 1.-THE Illinois Central fast
train from New-OrIeans TO Chicago was held UP
and robbed Of about $4,000 early to-day, two miles
south OF Wickife, KY. The train was tagged and
the fireman was badly beaten, while the express
messenger was driven from his at the point OF
rife The robbers six IN number, cut off the en-
gtne and express and a mile and half to
Fort Jefferson near the Ohio River, and within
sight Of the Missouri shore There they blew open
the express safe, secured all the valuables Il con
tained and crossed into Missouri They dropped
one package, containing 800 the Kentucky side.
and another package the Missouri side.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
FoR PR4CTIcE NARcFEs oN LoNG IsLAHD

Company A OF the 23d Regiment VIII start out
this afternoon, and the 80 Battery on Saturday
morning. practice marches through Long Island
Both organizations will leave Brooklyn with field
uniforms and equipments the necessary camp
equlpage and dry rations. The Sd Battery viii be
mounted
Company A, Captain Louis J. Praeger. will leave
the armory Bedford and Atlantic ayes. at
4 o. N. The first stop will be tonight, smith
town. Long Island. Friday morning the company
will proceed 10 Lake Ronkonkoma and will there
esta bish camp until Saturday morning. The march
will then be continued TO SaYvtle, where officers
start Tor home
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
BODY FOUND AT TIE BOTTOH OF 4 RIVER.

Elizabeth July Il (speciaD--The body OF an un-
known young woman was found lying on the
bottom OF the Elizabeth River to-day BY Two boys
They notified the police and the body was taken 70
Smiths m0rgue- The woman was about twenty
ive wears Old. I've feet tall and weighed about 1S5
pounds She was clad IN a blue and white striped
shirJwaisJ. white Un5ersSIrt, brown overskirt and
wore an apron embroidered at the bottom, and but
ton shoes but 0O stockings she mad blue eyes and
brown hair There We're no marks OF violence on
the body IL Is thought that the woman committed
suicide. The police investigating the case
The body OF the woman found in the Elizabeth
River was Identified tonight that or Eva PleSck
nineteen years Old unmarried, and VINO was en-
ploved in the Donner Fur Works. az Elizabeth
She lived al No s2l PearI-st.. with her brother
had been BY her relatives
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
PAROLED By BOARD OF PARDONs.

Trenton. July II CspeciaD.-The Board OF
Pardons to-day paroled from the State Prison
two men who had been sentenced for murder.
and also released number OF other prisoners.
besides renitting the fines OF still others. Those
who had been sentenced for murder are J. Har-
vev Cole of Morris County, and James L. TOOker.
jr OF Passaic County. Cole killed mis- wife
while he was drunk Tooker was game war
den and he killed an Italian while trying 10
prevent the latter from shooting robins. The
States story was that Tooker fired while the
italian was running away. The defence con-
tended that Tooker shot only with the idea OF
soaring the man.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
TROUBLE IN BAEONNE COMMON COUNCIL.

Bayonne July Il (SpeciaD.-The proceedings OF
the Common Council made lively tonight
when the license question came UP. After licenses
had been granted TO all the saloons that had been
closed on Monday by the police. Councilman Stin-
son made the statement that man. whose name
he would not dfvulge had told him e had paid
81 into fund Of 500 which had been raised for
the purpose OF getting ordinance through the
Council. The allegation was resented By several
members and finally resolution passed aU-
thortztng the president OF the Council 70 6DEClut
a committee OF three members to investigate the
matter Councfmen DOnohue, McCurrtn and Nc
Cuinlan were appointed the committee.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
80 BOOKEEEPIYf 4LLEGED.

NontcIair. July Il (SpeciaD.-The people OF this
place are beginning 10 wonder what is going 70
happen next. The latest sensation was q report
made by F. 3. LiCtlejOhn. expert accountant, on
the books OF the town officials. which ne declared
had been kept badly -la- he found IC a difficult
matter 70 srraishten them out Dishonesty was
not alleged but the expert recommended the en-
pIoyulenr OF regular b0Ck6eeper, whose books the
officials could have easy access 70, II they desired
The Council Will act upon the report at rs next
meeting Mr. LitJlej0hr said to-day thar he had
sent in reports far back i've years ago OF the
loose methods of bookkeeping. but that rley had
always been pigeOuholed. and consequently that
was The last heard OF them.
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
BOTR WANT sUPERTIsORs, RoOns.

Acting upon the recent decision Of the Supreme
Court which appears TO hold that the Queens
County Board OF Supervisors no longer has legal
existence Edward J. Knauer County Commissioner
OF Jurors, has pre-empted the Supervisors room.
The Borough Board has had eye the room
as al ideal meeting place About the time Com
missioner knauer taking possession the Bor-
ough Board passed a resolution removing itself
from its old quarters TO the big The
bers of the Borough Board say Kuauer is only
squatter and that they viii Oust him. Commis-
sioner Knauer has caused new locks 10 be put
the doors
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
BRYAN MAF VISIT PL4IyFIELD.
he PARTLY PROMISES a DELEGATE TO sPEAc
THERE DURING THE CAMPAIGN

PlainheId, July n lSpeciaD.-Among the callers On
Colonel Bryan yesterday at Lincoln, Neb-.
James E MARITIME, OF this city, who OF the
New-Iersey Big Four delegates 70 the Kansas
City Convention and who had considerable trouble
with GOurIey, DAILY and Cornish over the silver
question Mr. MarJine and Mr. Bryan briefly dis
Cussed the New-Jersey situation.
Colonel Bryan expressed himself as highly pleased
with the attitude OF Mr. Martlne in the New-Jsrsey
delegation Mr.. MARITIME tried 70 induce Nj Bryan
TO promise 10 speak IN Plai1ield during the cam
paign, but the candidate said that il was i11pO5-
sible fer him 70 make promise now IL ne could
arrange 10 speak here later he would be CAD 70 do
so. ne had very pleasant rernerlbrances OF MS
visit PIaindeld last February. Mr. Mar-f1s viii
arrive home Friday Saturday He will spend
most OF September and October on the stump
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
At TIE WATERS OF sALsOMAGGIORE.

TIE wonderful curative properties of the salso-
raggio-e Springs. on the direct route between
Milan. Venice and Rome. have resulted IN such
demand for superior hotel accommodations on the
PART OF American visitors that Mr.. Ritz, in con-
junction with Colonel A Pfyfer. Of the Grand
H1rs, Rome, and the Grand National at Lucerne
have built and just opened at Saisomaggiore one
q TIE Fnest resort hotels IN the world a unique
feature Is The ARA ngernent Of bringing pipes d-
recrly from the medicinal springs into the hotel
thus enatIirg guests 20 step from their rooms into
New-York tribune., 1900-07-12
TTH CONGRESS- DISTRICT CONVENTION.

Rutherford, July Il (SpeciaD.-John E Tyler, OF
Rutherford representing Bergen County. and VIII
IAN II. Coruforth. Of Paterson, representing Pas
sale County to-day issued the call for the Vth
Congress District Republican Convention, to be
neld in Apollo Hall, Paterson, Thursday, July
%, and the various County Committeeman are al
ready arranging for the primaries. Present tndca-
tiCns point 70 the denomination OF Congressman
James T. Stewart without opposition II had been
expected that Bergen County would present the
name OF Sheffield Phelps. or the late William
Walter Phelps but IL IS understood that Mr. Phelps
viii stay out OF the race this year. Bergen COun-
" however Is to have candidate for Presidential
EIeCtOr in Mayor William Mckenzie OF East Ruth
erfOrd, who is well known throughout the Con-
popular