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The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10
OFFERS A LITTLE SQUEEZE.
Establishments Alterations on Ship
board Excltcs Chicago Woman's
Laughter.

They were speaking Of the trivial
whimsicaities of life and what n little
thing it requires TO create mirth when
mirth is eminently unbecoming the
situation. says the Chicago Chronicle.
II crossed the ocean once with an
Englishman for my neNt-door neighbor
ut dinner began lady in the group,
"or. rather, / started out with him as
dinner companion, but after the first
meal SO disgraced myself with uncon-
trollable laughter that never ventured
near the dining-room all the rest of the
voyage
what could il have been TO merit
n penancc like that?" asked one OF her
interested audience.
"Well, I'll tell YOU" began she, laugh
ing again at the recollection. "Ilc was
an awfully solemn, pompous-looking
man, with Britain stamped all over him.
We had noticed him aud joled about
his checks and his accent when we first
got Oh board ard when | found him
next me Mt dinner was in dangerous
state Of cfferycscence, anyway. And ii
began with the very first course. had
kept turned away from him as much as
possible after being seated, but when
looked AZ my oysters discovered that
mine was the only plate that did not
contain the half Of lemon. was
looking about for a waiter when the
Englshman leaned over ne with his
piece in his fingers and asked, politely:
"'Can't give YOU little squeeze?'
IL snickered and laughed and gurglcd
and choked and did everything else
that was digracefuly i'll bred. But |
couldn't have remained sober TO save
my head. DO you wonder | stayed on
deck for the rest OF the VOYAGE"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10
TRAINED DOCS.
Are said To De the Most Profitable
Attraction in the vaude-
VILE Line.

considering the investment, trained
dogs are one OF the most profitable at
fractions in the vaudeville line" said an
oldlime Snowman recently. II suppose
there are at least IL or 10 troupes oil
them scattered over the country he
continued, "and the good ones easily
average couple OF hundred week and
expenses. AS there are no salaries TO
pay for the dogs and no hotel bills for
anybody except the proprietor and one
keeper the returns are rather hand
some. Nowadays they have the bust
ness down TO such fine point that the
sudden death OF any of the animals can
be readily remedied by telegraphing to
New York, where several men make a
speciality Of keeping standard trick
dogs in stock. A dog troupe usually
consists Of five performers, one OF
which is star, The star probably cost
$isO and the others about $50 apiece,
Mongreis of no intrinsic worth are gen
orally selected for training purposes,
because they learn as quickly MS the
thcroughbreds and II anything happens
to them the loss is SO much lighter.
There is n standard series of tricks
which they are taught TODD, go thatone
can easily replace another, and little
ingenuity on the part Of the Snowman
supplies the variety to the programme.
II goes without saying that the star
performer has his special act, which
some Of the rest attempt. am speak
ing now OF the general run Of such en-
tertainments. There arc few collec-
tions or finely bred dogs that have been
most deliberately and marvelously
trained by their exhibitors and, Of
course, they are unique. One such
troupe is at present coming money by
the bushel in Cuba"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10

The Eepnst Was the FIRST OF Expen.
sivc EntertainmcEtxfn New
New York City.

Writing of the lavish expenditures of
New Workers Euretta Van Worst recalls
In Ladies Home Journal, dinner given
In 1854 by man II wealth which cost
$4,000, and which nstonished his most
,Atravagant associates, as IL was the
most expensive feast given up to that
time.
Delmunico, the helpful resource
Of both those who know and those who
do not know how TO spend their money,
was at loss to know how TO dispose of
this then fabulous amount upon "a
single meal. There were ~ guests, and
they were entertained In the large ball
room which i'm Delmonico's Fourteenth
street. establishment saw SO many So
cial triumphs. The house had been Mr..
Moses Grinncll's. and ever bore the inn
print of Il gcntleman's residence even
when transformed into public place OF
entertainment. The table occupied the
whole length and breadth of the room;
the walters had barely space TO move
about II. II was n long. oval table,
round which massive wreath OF ex-
quisitc flowers was laid guarding a min
iature lake 80 feet long. The water, by
mechanical contriyancc. undulated
gently, and on its breast floated fourliv-
ing swans. golden network keeping
them In place.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10
DENS OF HORROR.
Such Are shc disease Infested Pris-
Gas OF NiorOcc0--A Vie
system.

The prison system and treatment OF
prisoners is worse In Morocco than in
any other country in the world.
Men are arrested-ofton merely to
spite some one whom they have been so
unfortunate as TO offend, and who pos
sess some power-and lung into pris-
on, where they would be left to
starve did not their relatives or friends
bring them food, for no arrangements
whatever are made by the authorities
for the feeding Of prisoners. All that is
provided is prison. generally crowded
with prisoners dying OF the most loath-
some aud infectious diseases, dark and
unycntilatcd; and cGstodans who are
quite as brutal and savage as the prison
system itself.
Prisoners are cast into these hotbeds
OF disease, generally without the most
farcical pretcEsc Of "a trial, TO die and
rot 1t their crimes are light, or their
enemies impoteut Otherwise they are
probably tortured in some way or an
other Starving merely Is too good for
them In the opinion OF the authorities.
Not long ago n merchant who had
dared TO claim payment Cor goods sup
piled 10 a friend OF one Of lhccourt OIL
cials was cast into prison without trial,
aud after suffering tcrmonts in she
midst Of mass Of diseased humanity
for months was taken cut. showed into
barrel fitted with long spikes and
rolled down a high, steep hill. The bar
rel eventually plunged ipto the sea
with it, torn aud mnngled cargo. I'm
prisonmcnt, torture and death for dar-
ing TO present Ills bill
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10
TABLES TURNED ON sEEUrH.
An Angry Chicago shoppef Resents
OMcious interference ~
Women Detectives.

The tables we're turned upon wom-
an detective in one of the large depart
ment stores recently, reports Chi
cago exchange, when a woman whom
she had been following from counter
TO counter turned on her and not only
pulled her hair, but tore her gown. 10
policeman who was summoned by the
detective the shopper said that she was
not a thief. and that the detectives
espionage was an insult. No arrest was
made. The female detectives are known
to the regular patrons of the stores
where they are employed, and it Is not
improbable, when the shopper said
that ii was an insult to be followed by
this woman, that she was thinking
what opinion the other shoppers might
form Of her. One store in this town
which obtained a lot of free advertising
several years ago because Of the energy
OF its female detective has paid heavily
for Ii since. il was n store which by its
arrangement offered great temptation
TO shoplifters, and undoubtedly it suf-
fered from them. The woman detect
i've was engaged, and as she was the
pioneer OF her class she attracted so
much attention that she became I'M
duly ambitious in her line Of work. If
a shopper happened TO pick up an ar
ticle and walk to another counter with
II, habit Of many women, the de-,
tectve was right beside her, and She
felt that in the eyes OF the sleuth she
was probable thief, even IL no arrest
was attempted. The annoyance of this
woman's actions became so great and
the number Of arrests made by her was
SO large that the old patrons Of the
store fell AWAY. They felt that the risk
of being mistaken for a shoplifter out
weighed the advantage Of the bargains
offered
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10

Officers Of the Italian engineer corps
are making eifectual use Of the tel
cscopic objective in taking photographs
OF objects high above the ground.
Among other things they have been en-
abled TO discover French batteries in
the Alps, which had not been known
TO exist before that, and to make pho
tographs Of their external construction
The application Of the telescope lenses
for such purposes WAS demonstrated
fer the first time when the scaffolding
was built on top Of the dome OF St.
Peters in Rome 10 repair the lightning
rod. Despite the great height, an cx-
cellcnt photograph was made Of tho
scaffolding. showing man in clear de-
tail at the top.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10

once asked q district nurse, says a
writer In the Cornhil Magazine. how
the various sick eases had been going
on during my absence from he parish.
At once The look which knew so well
crossed her face, hut her natural pro-
fessional pride stroye for the mystery
With the due righteousness which the
considered necessary for the occasion.
At last SIZE evolved the following
strange mixture: "Middling well. sir,
some Of ems gorc straight 10 RIur-.
but am glad 90 say others are nicely
on the mend"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10

II * very hard 80 stand idly by and
see our dear ones suffer while awaiting
the arrival OF the doctor. Au Albany
(N. \ } dqirNman called 80 u drug store
there Tor u doctor 70 come and see his
hid, then vcry sick with Group Not
hiding lac dociur 10, he LETT word for
hin b. come at once on his return He
,lsp bought - botilr of thamhrilHin's
'uiieh Rm',r. wh,rl ~ hnlcl would
i've SOME III II uatil tlr doctor shonld
trri,c. In few hours lie r,turn Il,
Ning the doctor need not come. as the
HID was much better. The druggist,
Mr. otto Scholz, snNs tie family has
since recommended Chamber Lin Cough
Remedy To- their ncighbnr- aud irirnlS
until he has ~ constant demand for II
from that part OF the county For
sale by Coles Pharmacy.
WANTED Position Iy expert ne.
G Duntnnt oi twenty NtnrS experience.
q lice or outside work iltlfrss 4 Is.
G.. Care lAMuND phnL
Taken thi' mnuih k,tpi YOU well all
summer. Greatest spring tonic known.
Rocky Mountain Tea, inndc by Madison
Medicine Co. 80 cts.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10
LABOR FEEDS THE
TRUST.
Not meanInsiy But Thonglaicssiy.

There is not workingrnan ia thi'
country but feels that trusts are th,
bitterest enemies of labor. II the work
ingmen withdraw their support from
the trusts by refusing 10 buy brand.
made by them, the monopolics canno'
exist. The labonng men and friends o
Union labor are requested to inquire ms
~ whether the brands of tobacco they
are using are made by trust, and il SO
TO act according to their judgment ms &c
whether or not they viii buy them
The following brands arc made outside
ola trust and always will DC. They are
made by Union labor ia a Union factory
at Union prices, and are callcdG Gold Rope
hingbolt. Rise and Shine, Thrasler
They are made by the Wilson Me
Galaxy Tobacco Co, Middctown. Ohi'
who during 80 years Of business hav,
never had q strike in their establishment
because they have always paid n liberia
price 10 labor. Paste this list ia yoti
hat and buy the brand you prefer. You
will not only secure The best Tobacco
made. but strike telling blow - Thi
TOBACCO Trust.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10

train which ran between philndcl-
phia and Atlantic City last summer In
credited with the worlds record for
fast regular trips. The distance run Is
ssM miles and the scheduled time was
80 minutes, making tile rate co clio
miles per hour. hut this time wns
often beaten. the fastest run having
been made at the average speed Of a
40 miles per hour, M .zs.sfl0 -
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1900-03-10

The Oshkosh Times offers 5000 for
Ihe bfal guCsses on Wisconsin's popu-
igEpn. Sesd In a guess.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Costly Fire.

Monday about half past twelve o'clock
smoke was discovered pouring from the
large barn known as the III. G. Van Wer.
den barn, corner of Sixth and School St,
and an alarm was telephoned down
town. The fire department quickly re-
sponded but when the fire was reached
1t was seen that the barn was doomed
ami their efforts was devoted to saving
adjoining property. This they succeed.
cd in doing but had hard work, the resi-
dences OF Julian Harris, III. p. Bell and
Mrs. b. +. Johnson being in imminent
danger. The barn was used as a store
room by the Leon Oil Works who are
engaged in refining corn oil, their fact
ory being located on the southeast cor
ner of the same lot. The factory was
saved but the barn and contents were a
total loss. The oil company had about
200 gallons of refined oil stored in the
barn which was valued at about ST. 600
They. have policy for 81 200 in the Con.
cordla, of Milwaukee which will fully
cover the loss. The barn was owned by
l.. Van Werden and was valued at $500
1t was insured in the Capital of Des
Molnes for $500. The fire is supposed t.
nave originated from spontaneous com
bustion, as the barn was locked tight
and no one had been in it for seyera
days. : = =
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Organized a Bryan Club.

A number of enthusiastic democrats
OF Leon met at the court house on Sat-
urday evening and organized the Leon
Bryan Club. About forty voters signed
the membership roll, Geo. w. Baker be-
Ing chosen president and G. A. Wood
secretary. A committee consisting of s.
w. Hurst, 2. F. Bradley, VIM. Ogden
and A. M. Pryor was appointed to cir.
culate membership rolls.
The club will have weekly meetings
and good speakers and good program
will be prepared.
p The next meeting will be held at the
court house tomorrow (Friday) evening.
Let there be a large attendance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Leon Schools open,

The Leon public schools ope,ied Mon
day morning with Prof. j. H. Drake as
superintendent, who with an able corps
OF teachers will Undoubtedly make a
grand success of our public schools.
The total enrolment is 427 az against
445 last year.
The teachers have the following en-.
rollment.
NORTH BUILDING.
High School-Miss Mamie Allen, first
assistant, As. =.
High school-Miss Edith Blades, sec.
ond assistant, 10.
9Th grade-Miss Mate Parrish. %.
9th and 9TH grades-Miss LoisSankey.
36.
4th and 9th grades-Miss Halle Moore
Bird grade-Mrs. Lou Roy 35.
LIST and End grades-Miss AIDA Craw.
ford 10.
SOUTH BUILDING.
9th and 9TH grades-James Conwell 90.
4th and 9th grades-Miss Hattie Kirk
patrick II.
3rd grade-Miss Edith Mccoy 81.
lst and End grades-Miss Esther Jack.
son 43.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Eden Township Bryan Club.

There will be meeting of the dem,
ocrats and populists of Eden township
at Eden Center school house on Tues.
day evening, Sept. IL, at 1870 O'Clock
for the purpose of organizing BRYAN
Club. Let every admirer of VIM. ],
Bryan endeavor to be present on this
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

A little baby arrived at the home of
Mr.. and Mrs. Will McKern last Thurs.
day, but only lived few hours, its lit.
tie body being laid to rest in the Pales.
tine graveyard. The parents have the
sympathy of many friends in their be.
reavement.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

AS We have entirely closed out all
summer goods, we now begin selling our
new fall and winter goods ut cost. All
goods new and stylish and best quality
only. HAMILTON & GAMMILL.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Carl Eals, the Weldon farmer, has
purchased of Bowsher & Biddison, the
finest rubber tired double seated car.
riage there is in the county. Carl now
enjoys the distinction of being the only
farmer in Decatur county who owns
both rubber tired buggy and carriage.
He believes in enjoying life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

All who are interested please meet al
10 O'Clock a. m. OH Sunday, Septembe,
., at Brush College school house, in Eden
township for the purpose of organizing
Sunday school. Rev. VIM. Bigps. 81
Leon, will preach at IL O'Clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

When you want bright, lasting shine
put on your shoes in an artistic manner,
call on Buck Peugh, at the Hotel Leon.
He gives the best shine black or tan in
Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

DR.. Rowell was the lucky man to get
the Refrigerated, but like the man on
the streets l have some other bargains
in stoves. T. E. HoRNER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

kohler the jeweler makes speciality
of fine gold soldering such as spectacles,
gold band and set rings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Saturday Sept. LIST. 1900, was Mrs. W.
%. Gammon's 10th birthday. Her
daughter, Mrs. W. A. Allbaugh Of Leon,
gave dinner in honor of the occasion
Those present were: Mr.. and Mrs. w
p. Cannon, Mr.. and Mrs. John All.
baugh and son Harry, Mr.. and Mrs. j.
M. Chastain and son Frank and Mr.,
and Mrs. John Moss. Mrs. Cannon
was looking as hale and hearty as most
women at sixty. She received several
nice presents and all had very enjoy.
able time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Dan Hurley, of Woodland, brought
to our office Saturday some specimens
OF white corn which measured is inches
in length, and the ears were even and
well filled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

w. r: Kline took Leonard Davenport
son of the widow Davenport to the state
industrial school at Eldora, Yesterday.
Judge Tedford having signed an order
for his commitment. He is bright lit
tie fellow not yet eight years of age and
it seems home should have been secur-
ed for him somewhere else than in a
state institution. His mother was not a
fit person TO care for him, and 1t an.
peared there was no one else to look
after him.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Chapter w. P. E.. O. society will meet
at their hall Tuesday evening next
Sept. II. After the usual order Of bust
ness the sisters will be entertained by
division Mol, Mrs. Belle Harvey, chair.
man. Mrs. ANNA ALLEN, Pres.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Gates Il Keller have sold 40 acre
tract in Burrell township, owned by l..
N. McDonough, to ]. h. Givens, con.
sideration being $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

My music class for the coming wear
will commence the third week in Sep
TENDER. Those desiring hours will
please call on Thursday and Friday of
next week at my residence. For the
coming year fine gold medal will be
awarded to the pupil who does the best
work during the year, and who has not
missed 3 lesson.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

At special meeting Of the Leon
School Board held last Thursday even
ing Miss Edith Blades, of Van Vert,
was elected assistant principal of the
High School to fill the vacancy caused
by the resignation of Prof. Harry Ilsley.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Special sale Of millinery every satur-
day at Blain's headquarters for mil.
linery. Call and see if ten per cent.
discount is worth saving. Hats, silks,
yelvets, ribbons and laces.
Mrs. BLAIN. Manager.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Special pension examiner John r.
Grace had business in this city the first
of the week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Ed Sharp and George Baker, two Of
the Leon attorneys, were out at Jack
Warner farm Friday evening watching
Mr.. Warner fixing up his bees, of which
he has a number of hives. Jack had a
live of bees dumped out on blanket
and was hunting for the queen to re-
place her with another one, and Sharp
and Baker were intently watching his
operations. Sharp was STOPPING over
with his face toward the mass of bees
One Of them must have had it in fol
him because he votes the republican
ticket for 1t made a straight dive at him
landing on his nose and stung him
viciously. He attempted to argue
with the little fellow. but he would not
have il that way. and 10 his haste t.
leave the locality Ed overturned 8 couple
more hiyes and then there Was grand
Ernsh for cover. Sharp covered the dis
tance to the house in record time and
Baker dived head frat into hay stack.
TX laid down on the6d (r0und, covered
face and laughed / We heard him
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

1t will pay the farmers to- take their
poultry, eggs and other produce to the
Leon Commission Go. They pay cash.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

w. w. Powers who had the contract
for drilling VIM. Btgg's deep well is now
down the 400 feet called for in the con.
tract, and contrary to expectations flow
ing water has not yet been struck. 1t
will cost $3.50 to 20 down another 100
feet and paper has been circulated
among our citizens this week to raise
this amount for Mr.. Biggs, a condition
of the subscription being that in case
water is found the donations are not to
be paid. 1t is thought arrangements
will be made to put the well down at
least to 500 feet
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

The K. & w. depot at Decatur was
burglarized by couple of small boys
Monday night, the only booty secured
being is cents in pennies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Girls Wanted.

Steady employment will be given to
twoyoung ladies who desire to learn
type setting in The REPORTER office.
Applications should be made at once for
the position.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Seasoned native lumber, dimension
stuff and bridge plank, material for
house and barn frames always on hand.
+. ID. CLOSE
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

See Joe L.. Warner, the north side
Jeweler, for all kinds of cleaning and re.
pairing. All work guaranteed and
prices lowest in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

To Cure Cold While You sleen
Iake.We eks Break -Up-A. Cold Tablets,, We
cheer1ully refund the purchase price il it fails
10 cure. Price % cents. w. L. Myers 4 Co,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
X ohlef the jeweler.

Mr.. B. A. Mckern has our thanks for
fine musk melon of his own raising
left at this Office last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
Big Horse Sale.

Leon, Iowa, Saturday, Sept. s. at c.
M: Axes barn. | will offer at public or
private sale to the highest bidder, 80
head of good western horses. This is a
car of the largest and best horses ever
shipped to Decatur county. Terms--6
months. Tom PUMpHREY.
The Leon Commission Co will pay
you highest prices in cash for poultry,
eggs and all produce.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Elliot Beneiel last week purchased
the residence property he formerly own-
ed on east Fourth street from l.. w.
Caster. He still owns his Church street
property and purchased the Fourth
street property merely as good invest
ment
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

Choica hard winter seed wheat for
sale, "a miles southeast of Woodland.
ss NIKE GRoGAN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06
IRIS. G. E. GARDNER.

An order has been issued from the
office of superintendent of the Keokuk
q Western railway stating that when
needed, the old style suits of the K. &
w. route are to be replaced with those
OF the Burlington route, using the Bur.
llngton route buttons on the same.
This applies to passenger conductors
and brakemen. The regulation Bur.
llngton cap is mentioned for baggage
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

The primary classes Of the Presby.
terrain Sunday school enjoyed picnic
ID the hnrchs yard Friday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-06

There is displayed at the grocery store
of j. A Caster, a mammoth turnip
weighing l23 pounds. 1t was raised by
Jesse Northcutt near Blockley,th the same
Jesse that has the reputation of grow
ing the best watermelons brought to the
Ienn market