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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Secret Drawers of To-day.

Most people seem to think" said a
maker of furniture, chat secret draw
ers and hidden receptacles only exist
in novels and plays, but this is by no
means meal, so. ! very frequently take or
ders for such items and l employ a
clever woman designer, who shows
positive genius in planning places Of
concealment, which no amount of taps
ping or measuring could reveal. In
most cases even where the hollow re-
ceptacle discovered the woodwork
around would have to be cut away, So
complex are the fastenings. Most
the orders come from women
rich people. Of course and I have
doubt that desire to hide artit
from too curious servants dictates 4
orders. The American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Much Like Dsmosthenes.

Woman" he said, really ought to
be better orator than man." "Why
so?" she asked. Because" he replied,
ito certain extent she at least fol-
lows the methods Of that far famed
orator, Demosthenes." In what way?',
she inquired.still busy with the finish
ing touches of her toilet: you re-
member" he answered, that Demos
themes used to practice talking with
his mouth full of pebbles" She hastily
took the pins from out her mouth and
informed him that he was M ban old
thing. anyway. Chicago Post.{
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Bees for Pets,


There are few people in the heart of
London who keep bees, but the Baden
Powells stand absolutely alone in hav-
ing an apiary in their drawing room.
Baden-Powell, it will be remembered,
has distinguished himself in many
ways in the present South African
war. In the Baden-P owells' drawing
room, surrounded by costly works of
art and priceless bric-a-b rac, standing
on ornamental! alabaster pedestals
close to great organ which takes up
all one wall Of a lofty room overlook.
ing Hyde Park. are two large straw
beehives, with glass windows that al
low the bees to be seen at work within.
OF course the bees do not fly about
the room. but they escape into the
ouside world through a Pipe leading
out of a window. These bees are truly
wonderful insects-the aristocracy Of
their kind, and they are made to do
much work which bees. uncontrolled
by such an ingenious mind as that Of
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Who's Who?

At last the hotel clerk permitted the
guest on the far side of the counter to
speak to him. May l inquire" said
the guest difidently, who that mod
est gentleman was you were talking
to moment ago." Cert" replied
the clerk; that was the old man."
"And who is the old man, pray?" THE
owner of the house, of course rs
that so?" was the astonished remark.
We'll, l never would have thought he
was" why not?" Because was SO
dead sure in my mind that you owned
the whole shebang. Detroit Free
Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
A Waist Trim ming.

White null is made up this season
in many pretty ways. The small be-
longings of dress are made almost ex-
clusively Of it and it is utilized for
stocks, girdles and for the many pretty
things that are twisted around the
neck and yoke
very effective arrangement is
made by tying strip of white null
around the waist and bringing it up
in double bow at the bust line. This
can be accomplished by single strip
of null with Sits for arm holes
Another fischu is worn at the neck
1t is edged with a narrow rutfle, and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

There was no political purpose or
Importance in the visit of Queen Vic
tori9, 80 Ireland. 1t was undertaken
Dy1th aged sovereign simply to show
the Irish people how fully she appre-
ciates the loyalty and gallantry of her
Irish soldiers; but like many another
kindly deed it may have more ex-
tended results. Mr. Gladstone enact
ed a series of ;eform measures based
upon justice. but England and Ire
land remained estranged. The Union
list government armed the Irish people
With complete control over local adj
ministrations, yet the breach between
the two peoples was not healed. The
queens gentle policy of gratitude and
womanly sympathy may fail, as Mr..
Gladstone's measures and Lord Sails
bury's concessions failed; but her
method appealed to the head, and
her motive is so sincere that it can
hardly be misunderstood. She may
succeed where statesmen were de-
feated.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

The chamber of commerce of Pitts
burg, Pa, has passed resolution pc
titioning the secretary of the navy to
give the name "Pittsburg' to one of
the new armored cruisers to be con-
structed for the United States navy,
The reasons given for granting the
honor are that Pittsburg is the heart
of the greatest iron and steel produc-
ing interests in the world; has a pop
ulation of 1,60S,964 within radius of
sixty miles, according to the census
of 40, and has total ascertained
tonnage by water and rail of nearly
59,COo,o0O tons-larger than any other
city in the world.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Fumisation in Honolulu.

The authorities of Honolulu have
adopted the most heroic methods to
suppress the epidemic, it now being the
rule that whenever case occurs in
frame building (Which it is impos-
sibl to thoroughly Distinctly it is con-
demned with all its contents and burn
ed to the ground. The consequence Of
this is that fires occur two or three
times a week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

The Chinese consul-general in New
York is helping our government in its
efforts to take the census by issuing a
long proclamation in Chinese, officially
signed and sealed, calling upon his fell
low-countr. men to give all possible
aid to the census-takers who go among
them. Lith ographic copies of the proc
lamation have been made and will be
distributed through the Chinese quar-
tiers of American cities at the proper
time. An accurate census of the Chi
nese is particularly desirable just now
to show how completely our exclusion
laws exclude.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
His Order.

What else have you got?" as
Cholly. looking languidly over the
Of fare, for something to tempt
faded appetite. Well" replied
waitress. I'VE have hot biscuits, t,
"That'll do" said Cholly, resting
Intellect by tossing the bill Of
aside. Bring me q hot biscuit ST
Chicago Blade.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Drawing the Line.

'Deah boy, we've got to draw the
line on the Pwince, don't you know"
How so. old chappie?"
Why, he weally cawn't expect that
Well carry our devotion so far as to go
awound the country with. tinsmiths
shooting at us, don't you Know
Cleveland Pain Dealer. 'S
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

The Deering Harvester Company of
Chicago has applied to the division
OF forestry for a working plan for it's
$4,000 acre-tract of hardwood timber
in southeastern Missouri This marks
what is probably the first attempt of
an American manufacturing establish
1nent to employ modern forest meth
DDS in raising hardwood timber for it's
own use. The timber owned by the
company consists chiefly of oak. ash
and hickory, woods especially adapted
to the manufacture of agricultural i'm.
Elements. The owners intend to re-
move all the less valuable species. such
as cottonwood, gum, honey locust and
cypress, SO as to give the others all
possible advantage for growth. A plan
will be made by which the merchant
able timber may be removed without
injury to the producing power of the
forest. The division will send experts
to the tract to make the observations
necessary for such plan.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Col. Baden-Powell, have never dream
ed of. Wooden vessels of various OBJ
]ects, such as a bicycle, for instance,
are placed in their hive. and the bees
build their honeycomb upon them in
the exact shape required. At the pres
ent time they are busy building wax
model of the colonels bombproof
quarters at Mafeking.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
OutlAndiEll.

The tramp entered the private. office
of South Water street cheese mer-
chant.
Boss" began the knight of the tim
can tribe. Use Boer an I wants yer
to help me to land in South Africa"
iii help you to land on the outs
side!" blurted the busy cheese mer-
chant.
Den, boss, I'll be an outlander."
And the tourist vanished before the
bombardment of ripe cheese.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

row bands of velvet. A roll of satin
ribbon in pastel blue and black is
lightly laid around the brim and fin
ished in an effective bow at the left
side. the loops forming picturesque
background for two enormous white
roses, with pale. yellow centers and
deep-green leaves. A bandeau of the
same flowers supports the brim at the
back.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

The harmonies most favored in
spring hats are of violet, gray. pastel
blue, primrose and blush pink and a
very beautiful shade of olive green.
There is also a yellowish shade OF
red that is very charming.
Pastel blue is very daintily employed
in the accompanying illustration,
which shows hat of rough straw.
with tall crown, trimmed with mar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Cincinnati a sporting CITY,

1t may be;said of Cincinnati that it is
not only the Queen city, but literally
the queen Of clubs, having within the
corporate limits more than 100 organi-
cations devoted to shooting, fishing
and outdoor recreations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Inventors in German factories have
a hard time to profit by their brain
work, according to report to the
state department by Consul General
sGuenther at Frankfort. He cites the
case of a foreman who invented a sub
stance used in finishing velvet. Be
cause he impaired his invention to
persons outside of the firm for which
he worked the foreman was tried and
convicted of revealing trade secret,
although this secret was his own. The
German court took the ground that it
was duty of the foreman to make ex-
periments; that his inventions be-
longed to his employers and that he
had no right to expose them.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Some troublesome questions are
doubtless destined to find a solution
through the courts. In case which
has just been brought to trial in In
diana, an association of master plumb
ers in Indianapolis, in order to secure
a monopoly of business, drew the lead
ing dealers into an agreement not to
sell plumbers supplies to any except
the members of their own combine"
An outside plumber brought suit
sell him goods needed in \ +, i elfpsiness.
The judge decided that - -tliscrim-
ination in trade is against public pol
icy. and that the complainantywas en-
titled to damages for the inconvenience
and loss he had suffered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
OF Course They Are.

Mrs. Diggs.,l wouldn't keep those
peacocks if were you. They are apt
to cause trouble.
Mrs. Biggs-Why, how can they?
Mrs. Diggs Well, they are always
spreading tails. you know
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
MysterIes of Life.

Dibbs-A man ought to know when
he's got enough. ~
Jibbs-Well, I know when I've got.
enough work. but l never know when.
I've got enough recreation.-Ch Chicago
Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
The days were sad without you,

The days were sad without you,
The nights long and drear;
My dreams have been about you:
Oh. welcome, Willie. dear!
Last night l wept and watched
BY the moonlight's cherries ray,
Till thought l heard your footstep.
Then l wiped my tears away;
But my heart grew sad again.
When l found you had not come:
Oh, Willie, we have missed you,
Welcome, welcome home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
o. Y. FULL. Publisher.
THURSDAY, MAY, 81 1900
Fortunately the California man who
has asked the Chicago police to find
Attorney Will U. Blight did not do so.

You can always tell the f1oorwalk
er in dry goods store from the pro-
prietor by the good clothes the floor
walker wears.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
Something Saved.

care you putting anything by for a
rainy day." Eyes; every bright day
4 postpone lots of work. Chicago
Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
SDi.sinula.tion.

Z Eyes" replied the beautiful Gerald
inc, enaively, { felt like thirty cents,
but ! guess nobody suspected talked
like sixty! Detroit Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
FOR HOME AND WOMEN
ITEMS OF INTEREST FOR MAIDS
AND MATRONS.

Some Notes About Apparel for Young
and Old-A Handsome White Null
Fischu for Waist of Figured Lawn
Rough Straw Hats.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Une of the worlds worthless said,
long ago, that in the Lords book are
written all those who do what they
can, although they cannot do what
they would. The appeals of summer
charities will soon be heard Let
those who cannot do all they would
be among the cheerful giyers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Most common is the remark: what
interesting people one meets in trav-
eling!' One may perhaps be pardon
ed for differing from this belief. The
interesting people one meets in trav-
cling are extremely likely to keep to
themselves. They do not wear their
hearts upon their sleeves. Therefore,
if they are interesting, that trait is
kept for their friends. On the other
hand, the fools. bores and Doors OBJ
trude themselves upon you. The only
way to escape being bored to death
is to avoid their acquaintance. Then
if you yourself are interesting-and
of course you are-the fact remains
concealed, says writer in the Ar
gonaut.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

Many are the pretty possibilities OF
null, but it must in all cases be abb
solutely fresh, one or two wearings be-
ing all that can be claimed for it. un-
less it be kept for house wear only.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31

is tied at the yoke in soft knot Lit
tie yokes of white null finished with
little fischu are also worn. They are
put on over the bodice and are fas-
tened in the back or upon the Shout
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-05-31
while, We Have Missed You.

(Old Favorite Series.)
oh, Willie, is 1t You, dear,
Safe, safe at home!
They did not tell me true, dear,
They said you would not come.
! heard you at the gate,
And it made my heart rejoice;
For i knew that welcome footstep
And that dear familiar voice,
Making music on my ear
In the lonely midnight gloom;
Oh, Willie, we have missed you,
Welcome. welcome home.
We longed to see you nightly,
But this night of all:
The fire was blazing brightly,
And lights were in the hail.
The little ones We're up,
TIL twas 10 o'clock and past;
Then their eyes began to twinkle.
And they've gone to sleep at last;
But they listened for your voice.
Till they thought you'd never come;
Oh, Willie, we have missed you,
Welcome welcome home.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
The Public and Opera

Ihere is general opinion that the
stockholders support the opera, and
that the general public may consider
itself highly privileged to be admitted
at all to the sacred precincts. As a
matter of fact, if the opera depended
Tor its existence upon the support Of
the stockholders, the doors of the
metropolitan Opera House would never
De open. The bottom would drop out
OF the whole enterprise. The parouet
and the galleries are the managers
chlef reliance. Opera is not a social
junction; it is public institution, and
without the public's support would COL
lapse like house of cards.-Ainslee,s
Magazine.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
q Il q q U13UsT 8. 1900,

during my college and seminary
course
80 that the most you can offer my
niece would be $1,000 or $1,000 a
year" asked Mrs. Penrose, with the
nearest approach to sharpness.
"By no means, MADAME said Nal
com Kirk, and his face glowed with
the eloquence Of his answer. ''This is
not the most can offer her. The most
l can offer Is the love bear her, and
all the money in the world without
that would be very little to offer.'
"He's right about that" Mrs. Pen
rose spoke to herself softly. Malcom
Kirk did not hear what she said, but
then at that time he did not know
her history nor the inner emptiness of
her unloved married life.
There was silence again in the room.
The two candles on the mantel were
distinct and clear now as the dusk had
slowly deepened.
A step came up the path, and the
door opened. Mrs. Penrose and NAL
com Kirk both rose as Dorothy enter
ed the reception room alone.
She came in with her head erect, and
there was light enough for her aunt
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
RULES AND PEGluATlO\s

Ihe president will formally open the fair on
Thursday. sept 13. at o'clock A. NJ, and con-
tnue the same until the close of the fair Satur-
day. Sept. Is.
The gates will be open to visitors at : 4. NJ.
close at sunset each day.
The superintendent of forage will or0vi1e All
necessary forage for stock for the use of ex
hloltorS. and furnish the same in quantities to
suit. ana free Of charge. All entries for rreu-
unlS on competition must be made and the
same on the grounds by l. NJ. on the 18th dov of
september and to remain on the grounds until
the close OF the fair. Exhibitors Of live stock
are allowed the privilege of taking same home
over night provided they do not leave the
grounds before P. NJ. and have the same back
in place by A. NJ. next day.
All ribbons and cards shall be attached NV
the judges. First premium. blue: second
premium, red: third premium. white No per-
son who is an exhibitor can act as 4 judge
premiums and awards will be paid rs faraS
possible the hrst Monday after the fair other
premiums will be paid as soon afterward as
possible. Premiums and purses not called for
within 60 days will be considered forfeited,
Under no circumstances will freight or en-
press be paid by this association
lhe price OF admission into the grounds will
pe - cents Tor each adult, children under 10
years of age free. Az
J, T. D. SADLEY, President.
u L. JOHNSON, Secretary.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09

In shadow, and she slowly rose and
turned and faced him. Like all girls
B who dream of bvers, she had her
dreams dreams, her ideals, her imaginings.
She looked up at him now, and the
blood rushed impetuously through him
as ne saw the beginning Of her answer.
She had learned to love him during
his absence abroad, during her recent
sorrow, during the days that followed
her bereavement. 1t was not so sud
den as it might seem, for Dorothy had
learned when Raleigh spoke to her
that afternoon that the greatest rea-
son why she could not love him was
because she already loved Malcom
Kirk. So she gave him then and there
what he asked. All, Malcolm Kirk, not
this side Of heaven will you know the
power Of that flood that lifted your
heart and all it contained when you
first heard the woman you loved say
as she lifted her face to yours: Eyes,
Will share your life with you. Yes,
love you"
Two hours later Malcolm Kirk went
out into the starry night and down on
the sea beach, and with the freshness
OF the sea breeze blowing about his un-
covered head he thanked God for the
precious, priceless gift of this wom-
ans heart. They had had much to
say, as true lovers always have. AL
ways they had come back to the indy
ing theme Of their love for each other.
She loves mel" he kept saying to him
self. And the waves and the night
wind and the stars and the harbor
lights and the pines near the beach all
Joined in the same song. He walked
up and down the sands until the early
morning. He found his face wet once
with tears. He ran across long strip
OF beach exultant and walked from
one of his reveries to find himself knee
deep in water, for the tide was coming
tn, and he knew nothing Of tides, only
OF the one that had risen in his own
spirit.
TO RE CONTTNT1En
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09

Dert,s Illness, but not more than once
OF twice and then very briefly.
She was q woman Of great tact, and
she made Kirk feel at ease. She had
not the remotest idea that he was in
love with Dorothy or what was the OBJ
Ject or his call, and in few minutes,
seeing this, he made up his mind what
to do. !.
dorothy is down by the beach with
MI. Raleigh. They will be back for
tea' You have met him, Mr.. Kirk? I
would be pleased to have you stay and
take tea with u.s."
THANK you. l shall be glad to do
so,' replied Malcom Kirk promptly.
All the while he was fast arriving at a
determination to tell Mrs. Penrose
what he had come for.
Il believe you met Mr. Raleigh
While you were abroad? He was tell.
ing us something about you this morn
ing"
'Was he?" said Malcom Kirk quiet
ly. "Yes, l met him on the Cepha-
lonia going over. We had several lit
tie visits together. enjoyed them."
Mrs. Penrose was sitting where she
could see from the reception room win
dow the stretch of beach, She looked
out and said: 81 don't see them coming
yet. They will be here soon, think.
You were saying, Mr.. Kirk, that you
enjoyed meeting Raleigh. Excuse me
if l say that he spoke in warmest
terms Of you. He told us about your
care of that poor baby. He wondered
what became of it afterward."
"It's quite long story" said Kirk.
but pardon me, Mrs. Penrose, if
don't try to tell it now. 1 want to tell
you why am here. love your niece,
and l am going to ask her to be my
wife"
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
First Publication July 10. 1900.

STAIE OF MINNESOTA, COUNTY OF
- Mile LacS.-SS. In Probate Court
Special Term, July IS. 1900
In the matter of the estate of Evaline A.
Harper, deceased.
On reading and filing the petition of Theo-
dora E. Murch, administrators of the estate of
Evaline A. Harper, deceased, representing
among other things, that she has fully admin
lstered said estate. and praying that a time
ana place be fixed for examining, settling and
allowing the final account of her administra-
tlon, and for the assignment of the residue of
said estate to the parties entitled thereto by
law.
1t is ordered, that said account be examined
and petition heard by this court. on Wednes-
day, the 18th day of August. A. D. 1900. at 10
O'Clock A. NJ. at the probate office in Princeton
in said county.
And it is further ordered, that notice thereof
be given to all persons interested by publishing
u copy OF this order once in each week for three
successive weeks prior to said day of hearing,
in the Princeton Union, a weekly newspaper
printed and published at Princeton in said
county.
Dated at Princeton the 18th day of July,
A ID. 1900 BY the court
B. M. EANALSTEIN
lPfopate seal. Judge of Probate.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
Twenty-Five Dollars.
Princeton Unions Special Cash
Premiums.

for best display Of farm products, $500:
second best display Of farm products, IS 90;
third best display of farm products. $500. Best
olsplay OF canned fruits, canned on farm. s.. 90:
second best display of canned fruits. canned on
farm, $500. Best two loaves of bread made
on farm, $500: second best two Ioaves of
bread, made on farm, S1.OO. Best display of
print butter. made on farm, $500 These prem
lums Will be paid promptly in cash by George
l. Staples, at the Union Office upon presenta-
tlon of proper certificates
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
ITO BE Continued

A lame shoulder is usually caused by
rheumatism of the muscles, and may
De cured by a few applications Of
Cham pertains Pain Balm. For sale
by Princeton Drug Co.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
$1,000 Offered for it's EQUAL,

Nuts Lightning Pain Killer in
stantly Kills cholera, Group. rheu ma
tlsm, dlphtheria Or any other pain. in
ternal or ex ternal. 25c. Safe for chill
dren' absolutely pure For sale bv c
a. Jack.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09
MiSiudEed.

The Lady-Now. don't you buy drink
with that nickel
The Wanderer-No, indeed, mum.
thank ye, mum. This will just about
pay for me new rlanicure set.-Indian-
apolis Press.
The Princeton union., 1900-08-09

When a man wants to break avav
the first symptom is his declaration to
the girl that he is afraid he cannot
make her as happy as she deserves
AtchisOn Glohe.