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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
New Postal Law in Hawaii.

Word was received at the postof1ice
yesterday says the Chicago Inter-Ocean
that Hawaii, as a territory of the
United States, has become subject to
the postal laws and regulations of this
country. The same postal conditions
governing domestic mails now prevail
in Hawaii, and between the territory
of Hawaii and the United States. This
includes the use of United States
stamps for the payment of postage.
Hereafter there will be no parcels post
with Hawaii, the limit of weight in
packages of merchandise to be sent
through the mails now being reduced
from twelve to four pounds. The in
ternattonal domestic order system il
superseded by the domestic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

BRUTON PARISH CHURCH, ERECT
ED 1910.
leaves. Another service of three
pieces bears the royal arms and the
motto "Honi soft qui NAL pense,r
with date 1854.
The church organ is very old. It is
thought to be the first brought to this
country.
4 Visitors are shown a gray marble
font in which local tradition declares
that Pocahontas was baptized. An
Gent clock without face and with
stifly immovable hands is yet to be
traced upon the steeple. The bell Of
Bruton Old Church was presented by
an English nobleman.
Daniel Parke Custis was the first
husband of the lady best known to
American history as Martha Washing
ton, and his ancestor, Daniel Parke.
was an early vestryman Of Bruton
Parish Church.
Outside of the edifice, but within
consecrated ground, sleep noted men
Of colonial Virginia, keeping guard
over the church. Two executives Of
the old dominion, Gov. Mott and Gov,
FarQuhar, two councillors, three secre-
taries Of state and noted lawyer Of
early days, one Edward Barradale, lie
buried here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
Queer Monument.

Mrs. Susie Bartlett is buried near
Atlanta. Ca, and has one of the
queerest monuments ever erected. Her
husband is confederate veteran and
lives near his wife's burial place. Ev-
cry day he visits it and takes some
new ornament to lay on the pile of
articles which have accumulated over
the grave in the last five years. Brok-
en- china and glassware of every de-
scription form the strange monument.
Relics of household goods in the
shape of broken dishes, lamp shades,
chimneys, mirrors, pitchers, cups,
glasses, bottles-all, these ornament
Mrs. Bartlett's grave.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
Precious stones That Grow.

This is not little fairy tale all
though at first sigh it may appear to
be-. There are at least two kinds of
precious stones that grow on trees!
For instance, it is by no means rare
to find beautiful pearls in the cocoa
nut palm of the Philippine islands,
while yet another precious stone is to
be found in the joints of the bamboo
cane, the natives wearing it as an or
naments
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
Observation-Disclosures

What the old Grand Duke of Olden-
burg. whose death was reported late
ly, thought of the crime Of ''majestats-
beliedigung" may be inferred from an
anecdote of his in the Kleine Zeitung,
A few years ago Social-Democratic
workman was arrested on charge OF
Insulting the grand duke and was
condemned to six months imprison-
ment. No sooner had the prince heard
of 1t than he issued the categorical or
der, Let the fellow loose at once!
Nobody can insult me. If donkey
does not approve of Oldenburg, he can
go and bray in some other land"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
CHINESE BABY TOWER

The baby tower here illustrated
emphasizes the much talked of cruelty
of the Chinese. Here a very large per
cent of the female infants of their
country are consigned to die These
towers are found in many parts of
China, but nowhere else in larger
numbers than in Fukien province.
where this picture was taken. 1t has
been estimated that from 25 to 40 per
cent. in some sections. of all the fe-
male babies born are put to death.
There is no law against infanticide,
at least none that is enforced, al
though there is a sort of maxim that
reward will be meted out to all who
preserve the lives of their daughters.
This reward lies in the kindness and
love the daughters show in after life
to their parents, for it is true that the
love and affection of the sons in
China is not to be compared to that
of the daughters.
There are different methods of dis
posing of infants. Some are drowned.
but the favorite way seems to be to
take them to the tower situated out
side the city and place them on the
window sill near the top, where they
will be pushed in by the next conner.
In years past it has not been an I'M
common sight to see babies bodies
floating in the river. In spite of the
prevalence of infanticide there are
many Chinese who never destroy their
children. In fact, when residing in
households, they often place sort of
life preserver about children's bodies,
20 protect them in case they fall into
the water, as they often do
Poverty is one of the chief excuses
given by those who allow their in
fants to perish in the tower. They say
II they reared them to womanhood
in their circumstances it would be but
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
CHINESE FUNERAL HoNoRs.
Material Objects Transmitted to the
Other World by Fire.

material Objects Transmitted to the
Other World by Fire.
The Chinese believe that the souls
of the departed continue in conscious
existence after death and that their
happiness or misery is caused by the
location of the grave and the offerings
made by their surviving relatives. The
common faith is that in the other
world the spirits needs are essentially
those experienced in this life. The
dead are supposed to be wholly de-
pendent upon the living for food.
clothing and money. Such articles are
thought to be rendered invisible and
transmitted to the other world by
means of fire. When a man dies the
clothing which he wore during his life
is Immediately burned so that he may
not appear in the other world as a
beggar, without suitable apparel.
Great quantities of imitation money,
covered with tinfoil, are consumed in
the fire, with the object Of bribing the
officials of the lower regions to release
the soul from purgatory Paper houses.
furniture, servants, everything to
give dignity and standing to the de-
ceased, are purchased by the family
for this pious holocaust. The inn.
portant feature Of the funeral is a
procession, in which the articles are
exhibited. followed by bonfire in;
which all are burned, that thus they
may be changed into similar, articles
invisible to mortal eyes. Usually the
chief piece is something distinctive OF
the dead. In the case Of sea captain
this would be a paper ship, as large
as possible. In the case of a general,
1t would be horse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
Mummy as salt Fish.

&
Antwerp Cor. Chicago Record: An,
enthusiastic collector of mummiesi
reached the Belgian frontier the other
day with the mummy Of an ancient
Egyptian. At the customs the Official
asked the passenger what he had with
him. "a mummy" was the reply.
You can't take it in without paying
duty" but mummies pay no duty
I'VE will consult the register, I. replied
the official. The entire personnel OF
the customs examined an enormous
volume. Mummies were not. on the,
list. Entered as salt fish," shouted
the official to one Of the clerks, and so
the mummy Of a possible Pharaoh
made It's ttiumphal entry into belgium,
. i
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
Impromptu Review.

Governor Crane Of Massachusetts,
does not put much faith in formal re-
views of the state militia, and there
fore surprised the Massachusetts
troops by appearing in their camp the
other day unannounced and ordering
an impromptu review.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

he says it was difficult for him to con-
vince some people in Hungary that
there was such a thing as true musical
art here. They were incredulous when
told that America had perhaps the fin
est orchestra in the world Joseffy did
not give any recitals while abroad.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

plishment, and the
man who can drink
the most in the
shortest time Is
looked upon with
great admiration.
B ut the matter
does not end with
the mere drinking;
the would-be cham
pion must be a Jug
pler of a SORT az
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

to sell them into slavery, and that it
is better they should die young.
1t is one line of work carried on by
the missionaries in China to rescue
the infants from the window Of the
tower and rear them to become native
missionaries. Thousands of little ones
have been saved from destruction by
the foreigners. To do this work, the
missionaries must keep a watch on
the baby towers almost day and night.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

London newsboys swear by the duke
Of Portland and Lord Arthur Hill, who
are giving the youngsters weeks out
ing at the seaside. They go in squads
Of 100, accompanied by a band, and
are given every comfort and oppor-
tunity to enjoy their holiday to the
full
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

The first Littish church in this corn-
try was recently organized in Phila-
defphia. The congregation consists of
immigrants from the Baltic province
in Russia.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
The CHINESE MN
LSTER At LONDO ~.

primeval trees Of Desbaratas islands a
dramatization Of the famous poem.
The performers were CARRIED in buck
skin costumes, with headdresses Of
feathers:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

The tip of the tongue is chiefly sem;
sibls to pungent and acid tastes. the
middle pxftion to sweets or bittess.;
whlle back is confined entirely to,
roast meats and fatty
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

During the sixty years that Judge
Reagan of Texas has been in public
life he has kept up his farm. He now
has fine ranch of 800 acres near Pal
estine, Anderson county, to which he
will retire when he surrenders his
office of railroad commissioner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
Modern u,arfare Merciful.

Modern tOorfare Mercyul.
One of the most distinguished Brit
ish surgeons in South Africa says the
things that have impressed him most
are the merciful wounds made by the
rifles in use. the popularity Of the
X-ray and the ineffectiveness of artil-
lery to destroy life. The loss in killed
is insignificant in comparison with the
battles of the past.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

Sir Chin Chen Lofengluh, the Chi
nese minister to London. Brussels and
Rome, is knight commander of ting
Royal Victorian order. He is so years
old. He was educated privately by his
father, Lo Shao Tsung, distinguished
scholar of Foochow, South China, ard
at the Imperial Naval college, Pagoia
Anchorage. River Min. His published
works include life of George Wash-
ington in Chinese, and he is preparing
life of the same man in English.
Lofengluh processes great admiration
Tor Americans. He says our greatest
poet is Longfellow. our only essYist
Holmes and our only philosopherE En-
erson. His excellency ranks Hebert
Spencer next to Confucius He says
he went down to Brighton one dry Ito
shake hands with the greatest nan in
England and to tell him that his works
were full Of Confucianism. Lofa-
gluh's diplomatic career extends ovr
tswen tyss SSttjankearr 49, $500 -
Changs first secretary on several i'm
portant foreign missions, including
that Of peace negotiations at Shimo-
,neseki. Japan, in 1895. He accompa-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

Several descendants Of the poet Long
fellow have been enjoying the hos
pitality of the Ojibway Indians away
up at Desbarata. Ont. These Indians
are descendants of tie sagamores so
picturesquely treated in "Hiawatha. !"
Miss Longfellow, the poets daughter,
Nas formally adopted into the
tribe. A select corps Of chiefs, braves,
squaws and pappooses gave in pres
ence of the visitors and beneath the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
cafes Skill TO Drink.

Among the miners in the Sonthal
Purgnnnahs-a district in Bengal
drinking is ranked as high accom-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

Joseffy. the famous pianist, has Just
returned to New York after a visit to
Europe. Most of his time was spent
with his parents in Buda- Pesth. josef
fly says Dewey's victory has enlight-
ened central Europe wonderfully as to
the existence of the United States
There is. however. much amazing ig-
norance of America in evidence. and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
|Izs1 st~css1
T8&7;A,

MED Earl Ii on his congratulatory en-
bassy to the coronation of the czar
and on his subsequent European and
American tour il 1885, His turn for
abstract thinking is shown !, in his
book, "Sqlutionsyof Problems by Inde-
terminate Equations"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13
Dom Paurs Pri,Jafe Car.

short distance each morning to take
his bath in the hot sulphur spring near
by. neaf
The presidents car is a handsome
one, highly polished and decorated
with the Transvaal coat Of arms Rut
even life in highly polished private
car will grow irksome If one is Obliged
to remain in it day after day. and for
this reason the president lately went
down to Waterfall onder. there to oc-
cupy cottage and enjoy greater pri-
yacy and far greater comfort than in
the uncheerful town of Machadodorp
which catches every freezing breath Of
wind that sweeps over the high yeldt
When the new English royal yacht
is sent for run from Portsmouth to
Halifax, Nova Scotia, the duke Of
York will probably take command of
her, and subsequently be promoted to
rear admiraPs rank.
Delaware says her peach crop this
year 10 100000 baskets.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-09-13

Delaware says her peach crop this
year Is 1000, 900 baskets.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08
Real Estate Transfers.

American University Heights-John D.
Cro!ssant ct Tx. to c. c. Heller and c. F.
Hill, lots II md AZ. block A; 1920.
H street northeast between 9Th and It'll
streets-Myrick H. Doolittle ct ux. to Mary
e. Doolitle, lot 81. square $50; $500.
Barry Farm-Wm E. Jordan ct ux. to
VIM. Harrod, lot 70. section 8; SO Stamps,
SO cts.).
Eighth and F streets southwest-Geo E.
Kirk, committee, to Isabella A. Javins, orr
ginal lot s. square 436; $222. %
@ streets-Jos. ]. F. Klein to Bessie A.
Dunn, lots 30. 81, 81. square SO: $40.
Addition to Apacostia-Benj. W. Reid ct
ux. to Baltimore B. and L. Association.
part lot 211; $40.
Mt. Pleasant-Jas. NJ. Thompson to Mary
F. Isaminger, lots IL. 10, IA. block 6; $40.
Duncan place northeast between 18th and
18th streets-Ernest H. Walter ct ux. to
Nellie Dougherty, lot So. square zoos; $40
stamps. So.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

as maid of honor and her little cousin,
Hortense Gieseking as flower girl. The
ushers were Messrs. H. B. Merritt, ]. T.
Cockrei, H. Dunkhorst and G. NJ. Denham
The bride wore handsome gown of white
taffeta, a tulle veil, and carried a shower
bouquet Of brides roses and lilies of the
valley. A reception followed at the home
of the brides parents for the bridal party
only. after which Mr.. and Mrs. Wright left
for northern trip. The brides going
away dress was tailor-made of blue chew
lot. The young couple were in receipt of
many beautiful presents. Upon their re-
friends at their new home, % street
northeast.
The japanese minister was again host
last night at reception and a second per-
Torrance of Japanese theatricals. The cab
met and diplomatic corps were fully repre-
sented among the guests.
Mrs. La Rhett Livingston and the Misses
Livingston have cards out for a tea on the
10th.
Mrs. A. L. Barber is still in New York,
and will not return in time to receive to-
morrow.
Mrs. F. c. Bieg of 1865 Madison street
will not be at home tomorrow.
Nine. WI will not receive tomorrow. but
will be at home on the following Friday,
the 10th, for the last time this season.
Mrs. and Miss Miller of 29O1 14th street
Will uol IeCSlte lOHlOIIoW Tludy), Out Will
be at home the remaining Fridays in Feb
ruary.
Mrs. A. Howard Clark Of the Concord
will be at home on Fridays, the 9th and
10th. Mrs. Clark has her sister, Miss Nor
row, visiting her.
Mrs. Louis D. Wine of 1907 Q street will
not be at home tomorrow.
Mrs. Charles F. Shafer, 1414 U street, will
not be at home tomorrow.
popular two years ago, have recognized,
and limited number of cards are out for
their first dance. February ., at Carroll In
stitute Hall. The committee for this dance
consists of Messrs- Mackey, Boss, Wilson,
Kilby. Bright and Brawner. and they ex-
pect to make the assembly as pleasant as
in former years.
Mrs. James P. Taliaferro, wife of Senator
Taiaferro Of Florida, will not receive at
the Richmond this afternoon.
Mrs. Edgar v. Crittenden will be at home
Fridays, February 8 and %, No. 46 Q street
northeast.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08
CHARGED WITH ROBBERY.
Wilson Owens and Annie Moore
Placed Under Arrest

Wilson Owens. colored, twenty-five years
old, former resident of Randolph, Mont
gomery county, Md, was arrested this
morning for alleged completely in the nu-
merous robberies committed in the county
named during recent months. Annie Moore
colored domestic and friends of Owens
was also arrested.
Detectives Lacy and Herndon, Precinct
Detective Howard and Policeman Berry
man Of the eighth precinct made the ar
rests. The prisoners will probably be taken
to Rockville late this afternoon. William
Magruder and Walter Owens were con-
veyed there two days ago.
At one farm where robbery was COM
mitted 300 pounds Of meat disappeared
During the investigation Of the case the
officers were told that Wilson Owens had
remarked to a man employed on Mr.. Thos.
Zepp's farm: II gave the old man - last
night. When he gets up in the morning
he'll shed tears without putting salt In his
eyes"
The next morning 1t was discovered that
the robbery had been committed.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08
Earnest Workers, Concert.

An enjoyable entertainment was given at
the Western Presbyterian Church last night
under the auspices of the Earnest Workers
Of that church. The participants in the
program were Mrs. Thos. c. Noyes, Miss
billiard, Miss Anna Webb, Miss Rowland.
Messrs. Angelo c. Frouani and Percy
Thompson. Mrs. Noyes sang the "Ah
fors lui'' aria from La Traviata' and
20 This Love is Bird So Free" from Car
men," to both of which she was obliged to
respond to an encore. She was In excellent
voice and sang with great artistic TASTE
Miss billiard played three violin solos in
good form; Miss Ware gave an interesting
reading: Miss Rowland played two piano
solos, and Mr.. Thompson sang couple of
baritone solos. Mr.. Frouam performed the
arduous duties of accompanied in the most
satisfactory manner. and also played Schu-
mann's Fantasia with admirable technique
and expression. The audience recognized
his artistic work and he was forced TO give
ar. encore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

city for nearly thirty years. having come
here not long after the close of the civil
war from her native city, Winchester Va.
with her late parents. Mr.. and Mrs Lewis
Lindsay. Three of her nephews, whom she
reared, Charles NJ. Bawsei of this city F.
E. Bawsel OF Atlanta, Ga, and Lindsay
Bawsel OF Baltimore. and a sister and niece
Mrs.. DR.. Clagett and Miss Glagest Of Ra1ti-
more, survive her.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08
Sue. by Her Next Friend.

Mary Scott, an infant, by her next friend,
Edward Scott. today filed suit at law
against the Capital Railway Company to
recover damages in the sum of $4,000. 1t
is alleged that July 10, 1898, a car of the
defendant ran away down Asylum hill and
was dashed to pieces. Mary Scott, SO 1t is
claimed, was passenger on the car and
sustained severe injury. Attorneys E. Hill
ton Jackson and Alexander G. Bentley an
pear for the plaintiff.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

Mrs. Ada Diggs. colored. sixty years old.
became Ill at 4th and D streets southeast
about 10 o'clock last night She was taken
to her home. No. IS Willow court southeast
in the patrol wagon.
James Robinson and John Hawkins who
were today charged in the Police Court
with vagrancy, were convicted, and Judge
Scott fined each $50. with the alternative
of ninety days in the workhouse.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08
meath Of Mis-. Lindsay.

Miss Lydia Lindsay. who died suddenly
of heart failure Tuesday morning. Febru-
airy 6, and was inferred at Oak Hill this
morning beside her late sister, Mrs. Gen.
eral Estes, was a woman of most estima BILE
qualities. kindly, genial and spirited. and a
fine conversationalist- She was a member
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08
Hail Death With Joy.

az was graf sufferer from Heart Disease. The
disease was 20 great was confined to bed for days.
l often thought I could hail death with Joy No
physician could give me relief. procured bottle
Of DR.. Agnews Cure for the Heart the first dose
gave me almost instant relief. have taken four
bottles. never felt better In my lfe''-Mrs. Mar
garet Smith. Brussels Ont. Sold by F. s. WILL
JAMS. 9th and sts.: EDMONDS 4 WILLIAMS
ID and Pa. sye o.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

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sufficient quantity of the beautier 20 show her how
easy it is 10 attain beauty when you know the
simple truth and TIE right remedies. Mrs. Bert
kfley. 1913 Ward ave- Bellevue. Ky. obtained n
free trial of Nine. RIbault. and this is what she
says of IT: Il perfectly delighted with the
suit. My complexion from the time was a little
girl was always source of vexatian, and as grew
in years those horrd pmpies. blarkheads and other
blemishes got worse and worse When became a
young lady in long dresses, began to think of
besux and parties. there many bitter disap
pointmeDt for all because of horrid freckled
and unsighty skin. The past few years have seen
wonderful changes. and all account of Mm".
Ribaut's complexion belutifer. ] have beautiful
hcme. and my husband never fails to remark about
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1t is not a face powder. cream. cosmetic or
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Write to Nine. VI. Rbault. 234 Esi building,
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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

Large size Double-bed Comforts.
covered with fine sateen on both
sides and Tiled with laminared
S %orah s si;Shtig soiied, Si.48
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08
Black goods.

The Black Goods remnants left
from recent selling are all marked
down for prompt clearance fomor-
row. They comprise Plain Black
Wool Cashmeres aud Scrges. No.
hair Briiiiantines. Figured ST.
ciiians. Figured Ottoman Cloths
and Brocaied Examines. None are
worth less than 53c. a NR
yard-for ....... ZSC.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

A lot Of Crib Comforts. covered
with silk5iine and filled with
white cotton Sold at Am
'ac., Tor .-...-.....- SG.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

A small lot Of Damask Tea
Cloths, IL yards square. They are
pure linen, with neat red borders
and fringed all around. Formerly
sold for SIC. each. Spe- A.
ctal remnant price, N
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

A lot of White Crochet Patterns,
In Narcotics patterns. which are
slightly mussed and
: :fiise. Sold $3.50. at 81 to Csc.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1900-02-08

A lot Of Wool Rugs. size 26 by
81 inthcs-in desirable
patterps-worth double EE
60 for OO(.