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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
INDIAN CREMATION.
a weirh Burial Rite a. wltnesss,
Among the Mohavea

Among Inc mOn8V00s
The Mohave Indians burn their dead
not because they appreciate the sani-
tary advantages of cremation as COM
pared to burial, but because of the ira
dition among them that the Great
Spirit was burned. They follow with
great exactness the directions given
by the Great Spirit in regard to the
burning of his own body. AS all burn
ings are conducted in exactly the same
manner description Of one that was
witnessed by the writer not long since
near Fort Mohave, A. T., will serve as
type. The deceased. in this case was
young buck. The medicine man had
predicted his death, and the mourning
had commenced several days before he
died. AS soon as the body was cold it
was placed on a rude litter and carried
to the funeral pyre, already prepared.
The Mohave funeral pyre Is always
constructed In the same manner. First,
hole about two feet deep, two feet
wide and four feet long Is dug, the
long way being north and south. This
being filled with dry brush, dry willow
or mesquite logs are piled up over it
to the height Of about three feet. These
logs are placed SO as to form trough
on top for the body and are held in
place by green stakes. When the pail
bearers reached the pyre the litter was
raised to the top and the body was
turned into the trough. face down and
with the head toward the south, both
essential conditions. The litter was
LETT on the pyre and more logs were
piled rudely on the body until it was
completely hidden. The dry brush I'M
derneath was lighted and in minute
the whole pyre was blaze. As soon
as the fire was fairly started the be-
longings Of the deceased-clothes
blankets. etc.-were added to the pile.
Then the GROWING act of devotion was
performed by the only relatives, the
brother-in-law and sister. They re-
moved their own clothing and added
1t to the wardrobe of the departed
brother. This act is fully explained
by their belief that everything burned
at this time passes with the departing
soul to the spirit land and is used there
the same as here. Even the pony eaten
that night would carry its master
again in his new home. The scene of
the burning that night was one long
to be remembered. The blazing pile
OF logs in little clearing In the mes
quite trees. the shadows of the night
pressing close around, but dispelled
In the small circle containing the
group of Indian mourners: a smaller
group of whites and the grewsome but
hidden object fast turning to ashes;
the doleful and unceasing wailing and
the stentorian tones Of the chief-all
OF these contributed to make the occa-
sion one OF real solemnity. AS the fire
burned low the mourners and the
whites slipped quietly away, leaving
the elements to complete their work
of destruction unmatched.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15

At the desk in the south room of
her home, where she so cleverly d.
rected William Yates Atkinson's first
campaign for the governorship OF
Georgia, she now sits in her Widows
weeds, wrestling with tables and
columns Of figures, applying herself to
the mathematical perplexities OF life
and fire insurance with the same wom-
anly zeal that distinguished her when
she mastered the problems of politics
for the advancement of the man she
loved.
l.. Is upon her own sex that she
chiefly relies in this courageous VEN
ture of hers. The company that she
represents insures women for as high
as $4,000, and as her territory is con-
fined only by the borders of the state.
she has an ample field to work in.
The story of her ordeal nearly five
years ago, involving as it does the
story of Gov. Atkinson's steadfast
loyalty, is one of the romances of poll
tics in the south.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15

pointment considerably annotated an
issue Of orders from Washington and
In some unexplained way the admiral
ty went astray and Commander Clo-
ver's name was substituted for Lieu
tenant Commander Colwells on the
list of attaches. Mail began arriving
addressed to Commander Clover, and
it took no little trouble and explana-
ton to extricate the present incum-
bent from the Inconvenience. 1t is
understood that Commander Glover
will arrive here several months before
he assumes his duties. Commander
Glover was member of the naval
strategy board during the recent war
with Spain. He married In 1886 the
only daughter of the late United States
Senator John F. Miller of California.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
SHE GOT A LITTLE HITCH" ON A
FRIENDLY EXPRESS WAGON

SHE GOT A LITTLE HITCH" ON A
FRIENDLY EXPRESS WAGON.
started in at her new job at once and
when the cash girls that she had been
one of a few hours before came up with
goods she gave herself lofty airs. as is
the way of the world.
On the Monday following her promo
ton she ordered the 95-cent bunch of
violets in the florists window, left her
name, number and the name of the
firm she worked for. She knew the
flowers would go to the Office first and
be 20. KID" and in due course of time
drift down the channel to her. Then
all the girls would open their eyes and
wonder who her fellow was and be
Jealous and mad If they wanted to
except. of course. Miss Magee She
would give her few violets-yes, and
poor little Eighty -nine-she would give
her few. Thus planning for the NOR
row she fastened down Wabash av-
enue to Twelfth street and ran along
west, inhaling crisp, frosty air, which,
despite all the injunctions of all the
doctors to get out in the air, wasn't
helping her lungs bit.
After supper she was feyerish and
tired. Her mother did all the little
things woman thinks she must do
before she sends for doctor, but the
little daughter grew steadily worse.
ABOUT o'clock in the morning a doc
tor was called. He ordered the neces-
sary remedies and left Instructions
and still Seventy-six was very sick for
four days. The doctor said the frost
burned her throat and lungs and she
should be more careful.
Tuesday, the 14th, when all the
world got its valentine, the young man
at the florists store was very busy, but
very gay. He whistled bits from "The
Serenade" and rags" by way of en-
core and he worked hard all the time.
just before noon tall, narrow youth
10 the very boxiest of topcoats came
into the florists and ordered a big box
Of vioIets sent to a beauty out on the
south side. extra long stems and some
nice leaves. he said he you'd like. The
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
DRINK SAVED
An Engineer from sudden Death. -
It Was water. Too.

An Engineer from sudden Death. ss/
It Was Water. Too.
New York Tribune: 1.-THE life Of
locomotive engineer is most dangs1-
Gus one," said Allen Runkle, of Phil
adelphia, at the Fifth Avenue hotel.
"and some of their escapes are little
short of miraculous. A friend of mins,
who Is now prosperous business
man, but who started life as q fireman
and later became an engineer, owes
his life to cup of water. or rather
the desire for one. He was at the time
an engineer. and, wanting drink OF
water. stepped from his seat to tho
water can on the tender to get it. He
was Just raising the can to his lips
when there was terrific crash, the
entire side of the cab was torn OF,
and the air filed with flying pieces OF
wood and iron. Luckily neither he
nor the fireman was seriously injured.
and they, with the aid Of the trains
crew. managed to bring the train to
stop without further harm. They then
found that the connecting rod on the
right hand side had broken in two.
and the two loose ends flying around
with terrific force had wrecked every
thing with which they came in eon-
tact. The right hand side Of the cab
was torn to smithereens, and as the
engineers seat was directly above the
loose end of the connecting rod at
tached to the rear driving wheel, had
my friend nod had that lucky inspira-
ton to take drink he would beyond
question have either been killed OUT
right or else possibly so badly mar
gled as to make death by comparissnl
seem preferable"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
VOTING IN CUBA.

Tho approaching elections in Cuba,
0he hrst steps toward self-government
- be taken, lend special interest to
tho views expressed by Gen. Ludlow,
whose ability has been demonstrated
~ his administration OF the city OF
Havana. The general sympathizes
with the Cuban aspirations, and be-
Heves that In the course of time that
island will have as stable and respon-
sible q government as any country in
die world. But he holds that this con-
dition cannot be reached in the imme-
diate future. The percentage of IL
ateracy Is too high, being estimated at
70 to so. and the people are not habit
uated to self-coutrol and reign Of
law.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
CURRENT TOPICS
IaAs ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
RoBERr BURNS DAY.

Robert Burns died 1O4 years ago.
and yet people are still keeping hts
birthday as one Of the great feasts Of
the year. There Ia no other poet who
e 20 remembered On its face. this
Immortality of Robert Burns in the
popular heart Is strange thing. There
have been other poets far greater than
he. though he Is. of course, one of the
foremost representatives of English
literature. He was neither warrior
nor statesman. He had no influence,
- the world measures influence. Poor.
obscure till his work brought him to
public notice. not even master Of him
salt. man who violated most OF the
conventions OF his day. he is, neverthe-
less, held. more than hundred years
after his death. in affectionate remem-
brance by millions OF people. many OF
whom have probably not read linz
ee his poetry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
THE CARTER CASE AGAIN.

The United States Court Of Appeals
q New York has just refused to in
Aerfere In the Carter case. and dis
missed the petition for writ of habe-
q corpus. This ought to end the eff
lcrt to save Carter from punishment
for the crimes of which he has been
found guilty by military tribunal. The
court holds that the court-martial had
jurisdiction. and decides that st IL
not the Office Of a writ OF habeas cor
pus to perform the functions of writ
Of error In reviewing the judgment Of
. court-martial." Capt. Carter has al
ready paid the fine imposed upon him.
Now he will have to submit to an
imprisonment OF six years, unless, In
deed. some other scheme can be de-
lyised for thwarting justice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
a HoRsE.s JUNE.
he Lsaped rhrouxh /. Ehrss-Fsos Apss
fnra Txar = INons ssr lnraaf aa.A We

Ao LeAped ThrouYh . Threo-1eot Ap1ss
turs Over Door. SIX Feet High,
Badminton Magazine: without vesy
good evidence. I confess should hays
been unable to credit an inoidsnt
which happened the other day at Nor
witch; but this evidence has been over
whelmlngly furnished, and the thing
unquestionably happened. Tho Nor
wich riding school Is entered by door
certainly not loss than six feet three
inches In height, and above this there
is an aperture Of barely three feet The
charger of an officer in the Seventh
Hussars was going around the school
the other day, with no one on his
back, when suddenly, instead Of turn
Ing the corner, no went straight tor
the door. tucked his head between hiss
legs In what Is described to me. and
must certainly have been an extraox-
binary manner, and jumped out into
the yard. The landing is on some fiat
stones; he slipped and came down on
his side, slightly bruising himself. but
doing no harm. and Is now as we'll
again as ever. When one comes to
think what six feet three inches mean,
e:Nd the manner in which the horse
sd to screw himself up in order to get
through that aperture, the perform
ance is certainly nothing short Of mar
velous. Captain Dibble, the riding
master, who was in the school at the
time, made trooper, who was FIVE feet
nine inches in height, stand with his
back to the door, and the woodwork
was certainly a good six inches above
his head. If this horse jumps az well
with man on his back as without. i
ought to take something cut Of COM
mon to stop him
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
o poor Mr.. Postman, you never wi

o poor Mr.. Postman. you never will
know
What fine things you're carrying
there!
What dear little doves. Just as white
as the snow,
What roses SO blushing and fair,
What nice little Cupid's. SO smiling
and fat,
What sweet little verses. all rhyming
SO pat.
o poor Mr.. Postman. I'm sorry for
you'll
IT'S very hard lot, l must say,
To CARRY such lovely things hidden
from view,
Nor get one peep inside them all
day;
And when merry st. Valentines ended
and done,
To have given them all away, every
one! b. H. THOMAS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
sponge Bass.

A sponge bag for each member Of
the household is an absolute necessity.
The most sanitary bag Is OF colored
linen. lined with oiled silk. shirr the
bag with wash silk ribbon in any color
which fancy dictates, and embroidef
the owners initials in the corner. In
q large family It Is well to have the
sponge bag. laundry bag, bath mat,
:obe and towel of each member either
plainly marked or OF some distinguish
ing color. Il
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
Tonchirr the Rutton.

Mrs. Neyerso-Pve just been reading
an article on electricity, John, and it
appears that before long we shall be
able to get pretty near everything we
vent by just tcaching autton.ys Mr..
Neverso-You'd tnever b. able to get
anything in that2w Mrs. Neverso
Why not, Joh4? Mr.. Neverso Be
cause nothing on earth would ever
make you touch button. Look at my
shirt. STRAY Std ties.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
TO BE REVIVED.

The so-caled national democratic"
committee has been called to meet with
. view Of setting date for Its national
convention. Leaders Of the party are
talking Of making q campaign. and
8. H. Bashor Of Iowa claims that Mr..
Boies will be the party's nominee.
Palmer Of Illinois and Buckner of Ken
tueky were the candidates in 1896,
whom tho party polled 131 900 votes out
~ more than 100000 that went to
che republican and democratic partiaa-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
r sE. WEATHER BUREAU BILL.

y bill has been introduced in con-
gress providing for the reorganization
and Improvement of the weather bu-
reau. which has many admirable fea-
lures. It places the bureau entirely
on the merit basis. provides for per-
manency Of tenure, for the creation of
= retiring fund. and for the compulsory
retirement Of men In the service at
tanning the age Of IS. The weather
bureau is most valuable feature Of
the government service, and the men
that give their life to the work are
entitled to recognition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
Net Much Cho,ee.

smithers-I an going to have my
picture taken. A good deal depends
upon the pose, don't you know. Nov.
what kind Of position do you think.
would be the best for me Browning
We'll. ! don't know. was going Is.
say with your back to the camera, but
then your hair is rather thin behind.
Boston Transcript.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15

the second floor there has been con-
structed swimming tank of marble
eighteen feet long and twelve feet
wide. Attached to It is Turkish bath.
with showers, spout and other appli-
ances. The Tilden Conservatives,
which were about three-quarters of a
mile long, have been entirely renewed.
Mr.. Untermyer has also made extensive
improvements about the grounds.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
Da.h,ns Princes. Shock. Arl..oeraoy.

A bright young woman is the Prin-
cess Friedrich of Hohenlohe 0ehrin-
gen, and she enliyens the traditional
heayiness of German blood with strong
american admixture. She is the
daughter Of an American mother. The
German aristocracy is shocked beyond
expression at the spectacle Of the prin-
cess taking part In French motor
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
END or RoBERrs CASE. !.

BY the overwhelming vots11 TO
g Representative f asGss 81 L. less4l.Il
ttyes. The resolution Of the majority
of the Tayler committee was adopted,
and 1t read as follows: That under
the facts and circumstances Of the case
q Brigham H. Roberts, representative
elect from the state OF Utah, ought not
to have or hold q seat In the house Of
representatives, and that the seat tc
which he was elected Is hereby de-
iclared vacant Mr.. Roberts is prob
ably without remedy. The long con-
test Is over, and the case is settled.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
COMMANDER GLOVER.

London Letter: Some confusion has
been caused by the various reports Of
the relief Of Lieutenant-C Commander
Colwell, the United States naval at
tache, and the name of his successor.
The press statements announcing
Commander Richardson Clover's ap-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
He Cams Homo Early.

Husband (airily: they had just re-
turned fr--. theft weddi.g ..;p)-If i
am not home from the club by--a;.
10, love. you won't wait Wife
with appalling irmnsss) mo, dear:
I'll come for you. He was home by
9:45 sharp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
Rioh orran-sr,ndA

In Italy is to be found whole VII
iage of well-to-do retired organ grind
srs. who are now spending comfortab la.
fortunes acquired in America.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
Female Divers OF jan. Z.

Divirg Tor seaweed. sea cucumher.
md agaf-agar is the occupation 81
over lGo women at shima. Japan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
Bread in Italy.

In italy bread and sugar cost about
three times as much as they DO here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15

q II the rubber trust ever explodes
there VIII be big gum-drcp.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-02-15
Asu,naldo.. History.

Now that the announcement is made
IT Aguinaldo is writing war history
lam readily see why he has kept
GIT, against American author
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-18
HoHENLoHE HAS RESIGNED.
German Chancellor Succeeded ny
Won BueIow-Emperor Kissed
HoheuIohe

Berlin. Oct i7-The Kolnische Zeltung
INSERTS that Prince Hohenlohe has ton-
dered his resignation as imperial chancel-
lor and that Il has been accepted
According to the same authority En-
peror william has designated as the re-
tiring chancellor's successor Count Won
Buclow. minister of foreign affairs.
Although rumors had been current for
several days that Prince Hohenlohe in
tended to retire. little credence was given
70 any OF them. since such reports had
returned periodically for several years
past. The fact Is that neither the foreign
ofice nor any other government depart
ment in Berlin knew until this evening OF
Prince Hohenlohe's retirement ana En-
reror Williams approval OF Il.
The reasons which induced the Prince
to insist upon retiring were. In the main
his rapidly growing innrmltieH and his
distinct disapproval of the Emperor's per-
sonal policy IN China. To his intlmates
Prince Hohenlohe. during the last three
months. has repeatedly expressed strong
criticisms upon what he mas called the
Kalser's sentimental and impulzive M
reference In the troubles IN China"
Since Chinese matters assumed q threat
ening aspect IN June. Prince Hoheniohe
has virtually abandoned the duties aud
prcrogatlves with which the constitution
clothes the chancellor. having vainly en-
deavored 70 inculcafe more sober and die
passionate views regarding the China out
RACES Nearly al summer Prince Hohen-
lohe was AWAY on his German. Russian
and Austrian estates. leaving the En-
peror and Count Won Buelow 10 conduct
the policy OF the empire 10 suit them
selves
This ngureheadism OF course could not
long endure Moreover. in addition 20
increasing and prolonged fits q sogno-
lence. the Prince has recently displayed
exceeding physical weakness The mem
bera OF his family have all along be n
strongly urging him TO retire from oni-
clai llfo and pass the remainder of his
days IN quietude.
The final parting with the Emperor was
cordial At supper last evening Ia HON.
burg. the Emperor after toasiing TIE
Prince. thanked him warmly FOR Inc ser
vices he had rendered and kissed him
on both cheeks.
The Kolnlsche Zeiiung asserts tlat
Count Won Buelow has also been APP
polnted Prussian minister preaident ana
foreign minister
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-18
CALLED ON THE PRESIDENT.
Wu Delivered Message From the
Emperor Of China-McT<inicy
Was Thanked.

Washington. Oct II Minister WI call
"a upon the President this morning and
was received in the Blue parlor Upon
leaving the White House. the minister said
that he had conveyed to the President a
message from the Emperor Of China.
thanking President Mckinley Tor the con-
eideration shown by the United States
during the Chinese trouble. The minister
also brought a dispatch from Shanghai
from the southern viceroys. stating that
the imperial party had reached Tuns
Kuan. only few miles from sinan Fu.
the new capital. on the 18th instant.
The advices received by Minister WI
give no indicati don Of a purpose on the part
Of the royal family 10 return to Pekin.
although there ts reason TO believe that
EFFORTS continue to be mode 70 induce the
Emperor 20 return 10 the capital The
Emperor has heretofore sent messages or
thanks 10 the car Of Russia. and the
Emperor OF Japan for the course their
governments have pursued. and the mes
sage TO the President Is along the same
lines.
Secretary Hay spent some time at the
War Department this morning in confer
'lte Win secretary Root, after which
he went TO the White House. From this
it was inferred that that there were some
military developments IN the Chinese sit
uation. although no statement was made
from officials.
kussia's determination 10 pursue a pol
Icy independent OF the other Powers i
regarded by officials as n most important
deveiopment In the situation. In the alb
sence OF official details. those IN authority
are In doubt as to whether this Russian
stroke Is designed to insure occupation
OF Manchuri1, or ia only another move la
the pacific tendencies which the Cars
government has given expression 10. be-
ginning with the announcement OF the
withdrawal of Russian troops from Pc
Kin. As TO Russian designs on Manchur a.
- Is being recalled that IN the Russian
note OF Aug. -. that government spe-
cinca.iy stated:
Russia viii not fan 20 withdraw her
troops from within the boundaries OF the
adjacent empire, provided. however. that
the action Of osher Powers shall not stand
In the way"
II is question, however. whether the
present aggressive course OF Germany In
opening military campaign is not the
action OF other Powers" which will
stand IN the way"
There is a strong impression In official
quarters that the entire trend OF Russia
Is toward the ultimate acquisition OF Man
chuiia as part OF the Russian domain.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-18
DEFENSE OF YOUTSEY RESTED.
Commonwealth Began Its hebutfai'
Defense Got In strong Testi-
mony.

GEORGETOWN. Ky. Oct 1.-THE defense
IN the Youtsey trial closed its case late
this afternoon. and the commonwealth be
gan IFS rebutlal testimony which will
probably be concluded at noon tomorrow.
Youtseys condition was materially i'm
proved to-day. though he stll remains In
a stupor most Of the time.
The feature OF the day was the tes-
,imony OF Col Nelson. one OF Youtsey's
attorneys. who denied that he had tod
Arthur Goebel and Col. Campbell that
..youtsey knew enough 10 hang Gov.
,ravlor." but he admitted that he did ray
his client Youtscy knew something
that would be very beneficial TO the com
,,onwealth in It's prosecution Of Taylor. ="
The defense got in some strong tesu-
,,onv to-day. sauareiy contradiciinE the
states witnesses. George Howard tefti-
oed that ne was the same Howard, VINO
vas recently tried aud convicted for the
n,uraer OF william Goebol; that he never
savv Youtsey in his life 10 know MIN :
never had any talk at any time WIN hiin'
nor dld he accompany him 20 any place
or room anywhere &C any time mat ne
was not IN Caleb Powers office on the
morning OF Jan. 80. or IN any other room
In the building on that morning
La,er-Youtsey's condition tonight IS
much worse. lie had another paroxysm
-and is unable to take nourishment exeer
hvpodermicnliy.