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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

hallway travel at the rate of 100
miles an hour on a single rail with
electricity as the motive promises to
DC the common method in England in
tne not remote future. 1t is now al
most certain that Manchester and Liy-
erpood are to be connected by rail in
THIS way. Parliament has already part
~ consented to the experiment. Last
year the promoters were beaten in the
house by lobbyists of the three existing
railways between the two cities. This
year the innovators are luckier. Safety
by the single rail system is secured by
constructing the track on a trestle,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Ponies Resulf from, ng,ba, ,

The assertion that panics result from
an undue imitation Of credits and a
sudden perception on the part of a
number of people that the supply ~
an indispensable article is inadeouate
to the demand for 1t contains truth
but not the whole truth. The real
cause of panics is the imitation ~
prices that taxes the monetary circu-
lation to a tension that immediately
makes money the article in demand in.
stead of real commodities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
cate in all the important military trials

cate in all the important military trials
which have occurred during the last
twenty-five years, including the prose-
cution of Major Reno, Major Throck-
morton, and Captain Carter. General
Barr entered the army on February 26,
1865, as major of volunteers in the
judge advocates department. He
was transferred to the regular army
in 1867, and promoted to the rank of
lieutenant colonel in 1884. In 1895 he
was given a commission as colonel.
He will leave Chicago in few days to
make his home in New Hampshire.
Colonel Clous is we'll known in army
circles. He was secretary Of the Cuban
evacuation commission, which held its
sessions in Havana at the close of the
Spanish-American war.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

While riding home he bethought him
that two-handled cup would prevent
recurrence of this, SO his majesty had
two-handled cup made at the royal
potteries and sent it to the inn.
On his next visit he called again for
wine. when, to his astonishnent the
maid (having received instructions
from her mistress to be very careful
OF the kings cup) presented it to him
BY holding it herself by each of its
handles. At once the happy idea struck
the king Of cup with three handles,
which was promptly acted upon, as his
majesty quantity said, Surely, out Of
three handles I shall be able to get
one!" Hence the loving cupl
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

had not been the cunning daredevil he
was he would have been captured a
dozen times by the Americans. The
admiral was born in 1929, entered the
navy in 1912, fought at Parana in 1876
6, won medal at Sebastopol and COM
manded the attacks Of the Taku forts
in 1859. At the end of the civil war in
America he returned to his duties in
England and was made commander of
the Terrible. His last active service
was rendered as commander of the
Portsmouth station from which he re-
tired in 1891.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Consulting Destiny"

1t seems to be destiny" that the
United States should acquire the Danish
West Indies. A treaty of sale is now
being arranged between Denmark and
The United States for the sale to this
country of the islands, the considera-
ton being 81, 100000.
One consideration of the proposed
treaty is that Denmark must have, in
these islands, equal trade privileges
with the United States. In other
words, if the United States have free
trade with the Danish West Indies,
Denmark must also have free trade.
A similar concession for period of
ten years was made to Spain so far as
the Philippines was concerned. The
republican leaders have told us that a
mighty principle was involved in the
tariff question; and yet in the differ
ent arrangement the republican adj
ministration has made concerning our
various possessions" in the matter of
tariff it would seem that no principle
whatever is involved in this question,
and that as one distinguished Ameri-
can said, the tariff is purely local
question.
If the United States acquires the
Danish West Indies it will be interest
ing to observe the position the new
territory and its people occupy with
relation to this country. Will they be
citizens Of the Danish Islands," and
will they be denied constitutional trade
privileges with this country? No one
may safely make prediction on this
subject. The clairvoyant of the ad-
ministration must first ascertain the
decree of destiny" on this matter, and
by the decree the rights, privileges and
immunities of the people of the Danish
I Islands will be arranged. s'Destiny"
has usurped the place OF the constitu-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

ton Colonel j. w. Clous was promoted
to the vacant post, when he, too, will
retire. General Barr would have re-
tired under the age limit next Novem-
Der. Had he continued in the Office
until that date his friend Clous might
have retired with only the rank Of
colonel.
General Barr has had most varied
career in the army. He served as mill
tary secretary under four secretaries Of
war-Ramsey, Lincoln, Endicott, and
Proctor. He officiated as Judge adyo-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
cod .SeffIers'. of More.

United States Senators Vest, Elkins
and Cockrell are expected to be pres
ent at an old settlers picnic which is
to be held at Kansas City. Mo-, dur
ing the second week in July. They
will all speak and fiddlers' contest
will be another of the attractions which
the Old Settlers society expects to
draw big crowd.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
eS,by the Lovins Cap II,
Sbree Handles,

The best account of the origin of the
loving cup comes from the late Lord
Lyons, British Ambassador at Paris.
According to his narrative, King Henry
OF Navarro (who was also Henry w.
OF Franco. while hunting became sep
arated from his companions, and feel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

There are too many watches, SO tba
manufacturers think, and they pro-
pose to cure this evil by forming a s75
100000 trust, which will turn out onIv
as many watches as people are willins
to pay good prices for.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

Lord, when beneath the trees we 20.
Where all Thy sweet wild wood-folk
The BUDS and boughs seem praying low
Remember, Lord. and love US.
by every leaf that springs to birth
To share our plenty, bear our dearth,
Remember Thou vast born on earth:
by every night, when skies are deep,
And solemn stars above US sweep,
Think on Thy nights of earthly sleep:
Remember, Lord, and love us.
by every dawning, fresh and dear
Where cholring birds sing round US clear,
Think on Thy mortal wakings here
Remember, Lord, and love us.
by suns that shine with cruel stress,
BY winds that vex us and Cypress,
Remember Thine own weariness;S
Remember, Lord, and love us.
by springtime days when Joy is rife,
By winter nights of storm and strife,
Remember Thou hast lived earth's life,
Remember, Lord, and love us.
by. all our slow decaying saith
Think how Thy life went down to death
Remember, Lord, and love u.s."
So we have heard their pray steal
through
The morning sun, the evening dew
Wilt Thou not hear us praying, too?
Remember, Lord, and love US.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

and the train is kept from oscillation
by the use OF side rails, which act as
guides. The whole distance between
Manchester and Liverpool will be COW
cred in twenty minutes without stop
by trains which will consist of only
two cars constructed on the plan OF
nonresistance to atmosphere. Each car
will have its own motor and will be
operated alternately for ten minutes
1t is expected that this line when built
will reyolutionize the railway system
of England. The invention is that of
M. Behr, who is successfully operating
similar line in Belgium.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

Syb
at a wayside inn
for a cup of wine.
T b e S erv i n G
maid, on handing
it to him as he
sat on horseback
neglected to pre-
sent the handle.
Some wine was
spilled over, and
h is m a j e S t y S
w h i t e ga u n t.
lets wora epiled
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
General Porfer,s V,ndicafio

General Porfer's V,ndicafion
General Fitz-John Porter lived to
good old age, dying in his SOth year,
but his life would have been not only
one of unusual vicissitudes but of un-
usual misfortune had not PREPARATION
come to him for harsh discipline and
harsher censure. No man holding
leading position in the union army,
not even General Mcclellan, was made
the victim of more acrimonious dis
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Should Apologize to Editor Rice.

The investigation Of fraud in tho
government service at Manila has de-
veloped that certain officers have been
guilty of the most fragrant wrongs.
Representatives of business concerns
have testified to the payment of COM
missions to commissary officers in re-
turn for the purchase of their goods.
It also developed that complaints OF
shortages in deliveries of goods have
been silenced by the payment of iber-
al sums of money and that a shortage
was covered by placing number OF
fictitious laborers on the pay roll.
Evidence accrlmulates each day that
the administration owes to Editor Rice
large apology, even though it does
not return him to Manila from which
place he was deported because he
charged the existence of fraud.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

in the de-
p a + t m ent,
G. g n e r a l
Thomas 2.
Barr, after a
I 9 W hours
service a s
judge advo-
cate general
OF the united
States army,
retired at his
own request.
Rv this ac-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Mi6rafini Ire}a,ld.

The monotonous tale of Ire Glands de-
cline in population continueES !. The new
census shows that the! re only A.
46e,546 people in the ere Try now or
6.3 per cent less than tel pun rs ago.
In l84l there wer e124 inhahi-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

tants in the country, the highest num-
per ever recorded by any census, al
though the actual high-water mark was
PROBABLY not reached until a few years
later. But in 1851 there was a sud-
den drop to 6, 552,3S5. In 1861 the
number had fallen off to 5,79S,967, in
1871 to 5,412,377, in 1881 to 5,174,S36,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

prominence and in nearly every case
comments have been enthusiastica11v
in her favor. Miss AshwelPs popu1ari,
ty has been established for some time
but Mrs. Danes Defense" has added
to it. a'
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

Refires TO Adpance a Friend.
That a friend and comrade also
might be advanced to the highest rank
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

The military effect on dresses for
children is the correct thing for
spring.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Note a Fayor1fe.

MISS Lena
Ashwell has
c a p t u r ed
London b Y
her acting in
the title role
Q + IN r s.
Danes D e.
fense'' a {
w y ndham's
theater. says
a London ca
blegram. The
p ! e c Q has
brought her
{r%~ ,,.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

pretty good evidence that there is .
degenerate streak in his nature"
Now the students are wondering
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

China offers to pay, the indemnity ID
the powers will loan her the money!
John seems to be having joke at Tho
expense of the foreigners.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

Mr.. Mckinley refused an invitation
to visit Mexico, saying that an unwrit-
ten law prevented the president from
going outside the United States. 1t
would seem that Mr.. Mckinley also
holds that the constitution does not go
outside the United States-wh it is
more convenient to keep it at home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

1t is too early yet to quote the exact
language of the democratic platform of
1904. But it is safe to say that the
platform will not be written by demo-
Gratis who always vote the republican
ticket.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

The Gear may suppress the Russian
version ofTolstoi's writing but he is
adding to their popularity on this side
of the Atlantic.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

The Earl of Cadogan announces that
Edward VII is ready to aid Ireland.
Edward must be preparing the ground
for another call for Irish troops to
serve in South Africa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Save tho Echoes.

1t is proposed to put ne w roof on
Statuary Hall, in the capitol at Wash
ington, and the guides in that famous
old structure express the fear that the
result will be a loss of the echoes that
have long been an attractive feature
to visitors at the national building.
The New York World says that the
appeal of the guides is ssSave the
Echoes" and the World adds:
Now this is an appeal that the people
might well take up in a broader sense.
There have been many sentiments ring
ing in the legislative halls of the
capitol that we should desire to have
preserved. Let us save the echoes
OF Bayard's voice, when he pro-
claimed:
"The oath I have taken is to support
the constitution of my country's
government, not the fat Of any poll
sical organization"
OF Webster's voice saying:
II mean to stand upon the constitu-
ton. need no other platform.
OF Summers voice, declaring that
"The true grandeur of nation is to
be found only in deeds of justice and
the happiness of its people,"
Aman signing his name ga. Jenkins, /"
shot himself at Philadelphia hotel.
Before doing so he wrote note to his
brother-in-law saying: "This is the
ultimate result Of gambling and a
dissipated life and is warning to
young men," But will it be warning?
Or must each person learn for himself
by bitter experience the penalty of sin?
MI r1 - .
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

It appears that the gentlemen most
anxious for Reorganization" Of TIL
democracy are those who are enjoyin,
the special favors of the present admir-
istration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06


The machinists throughout the coun-
try are striking for a nine hour day
with ten hours pay. No one can give
an intelligent decision upon the subject
of wages without knowing the condi-
tions existing in the various sections
where the demand is made, although IL
is only fair to assume. that the demand
is reasonable, unless the republican re-
ports of prosperity are subject to heavy
discount. AS to the number of hours,
however, that should constitute days
work it is easier to form an opinion. A
nine hour day is long enough any
where. The Commoner is an advocate
of an eight hour day and observes this
limit among its employees. It hopes to
see the rule adopted everywhere.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

General Chaffee has ISSUED STARE.
well address" in China, which is more
like Washington than any action on
the part of this government for Swo or
three years.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-06-14
Summary OF Crop Conditions.

United States Department of Agri.
culture, Climate and Crop Bulletin
of the Weather Bureau, Arkansas Sec
tion, for the week ending June 10
shows that fairly well distributed
rainfall improved crop conditions to
a great extent. Cotton is from 10 to
20 days late, the stands are poor to
fair, but rapid growth was made dur
ing the week. Corn is fair to good in
all sections. These crops are general
ly clean in most sections. There has
been a general improvement in the
conditions of the Irish potato crop.
Wheat is maturing rapidly in all sec-
tions and is being harvested in many
localities. Oats are heading out very
short in many places and the crop will
be difficult to gather. Fruit prospects
continue fair to good. The mean
temperature and total rainfall are Civ
en- out in the following table:
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-06-14
UNITED STATES NOT IN IT.
Can Not Enter q Joint Cuarantee for
Payment Of Chinese Indemnity
-Raiscs . Question.

Washington, June 1.-THE govern
ment has communicated to the for
eign powers the impossibility of join
ing i'll joint guarantee for the paw
ment of the Chinese indemnity. The
diffculties in the way of such an ar
rangement are set forth in the COM
munication. particularly those relating
to the constitutional restrictions on
the president in making a joint guar
antee Of this character.
In view OF the determination of the
United States not to be q party of :
joint guaranty, there is anxiety
shown in diplomatic circles as to the
outcome on the question of indemni-
ties. One view is that the majority
of the powers, being favorable to y
joint guaranty, will execute this
joint instrument, and thereafter car
ry on a concert of their own. In
that event, it is said, the United
States would arrange directly with
China as tc the American portion of
the indemnity. The representatives
of most of the European powers do
not believe that "a resort to The
Hague tribunal, as proposed by the
United States, will be acceptable to
their governments.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-06-14
Articles Of Incorporation.

The following new corporations last
week filed articles with the secretary
of state:
Gasnell Mercantile Company of
Nashville; capital. $4,000, of which
$4,000 has been subscribed. officers:
w. H. Norwood. president; ]. Gas
nell, vice president; c. H. Nelson,
treasurer.
Bank of Prairie Grove; capital, $20.-
900, all subscribed. Officers: ]. s. Ed
miston, president: E. c. Core, vice
president; w. G Collier, secretary
and treasurer.
Merchants and Planters Bank of
Texarkana' capital stock. 100000, of
which 100000 has been subscribed.
Officers: Geo. W. Fouke. president; /;
Ben NJ. Foreman, vice president. Q.
Olin Turner. secretary and treasurer;
these, with William L. Hayden. Louis
Heilbron and Thomas II. Simms. con-
stitute the board of directors.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-06-14
THE AMERICAN LOCOMOTIVE.
Seems to Require American Goal t.
Make II ms Economical M the
French Engine.

Paris. June 1.-THE assistant chief
engineer OF the Orleans railway, when
questioned, yesterday, regarding the
report that the company was dissatis-
fed with the American locomotives
purchased last year, said:
"All 80 have been running since No
vember, and there is no idea of with
drawing them. Eut it is true that
they burn more coal and that it il
eighty more expensive to maintain
them than other locomotives doing
the same work.
"They were purchased because they,
were needed in hurry. For this rea-
son the company does not regret the
purchase; but the experiment is not
encouraging, and the company does
not contemplate further purchases cx-
cept in similar circumstances, as the
French locomotives are equally satis-
factory and more economical.
''rhe company experimental with
American coal last year, when quite
quantity was purchased under fa-
vorable conditions. 1t proved satis-
factory. The company is closely
watching this question, and is pre-
pared to make further purchases of
American coal whenever prices will
allow"
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-06-14

claims or demands against the coun-
ty are allowed or disallowed; provid-
ed, that in cour ties where there is no
county board CT health, accounts,
claims and demands uHdcr this act
may be flied in the county cocr-s ia
the same manner and with like effect
as though they had been exhibited to
said county board of health. as pro-
vided herein, and provided further.
when no appropriation is or has been
made to pay claims, accounts or de-
mands allowed under this act the
same, when allowed, shall be paid
out of the ordinary or general ex-
pense fund of tie county, provided fur
ther, that no person shall be allowed
a greater sum for services rendered
or materials furnished under the pro-
visions of this act than is customary
for such services or materials. in 9TH
er manner provided. that all such ex-
penditures shall be made under the
direct supervision of the county Judge
or county board of health, and pro-
-vided no allowance shall be made to
physicians for treatment of individ-
uars, and provided further, that the
county judge shall only allow such
amounts in all cases which he deems
reasonable and just; provided, that
the provisions of this act shall not ap-
ply to the following countless Fulton,
Woodruff, Calhoun. Ouachita. Pope,
Johnson, Union. Greene, Garland,
Montgomery. Lee. Phillips. Saline. Hot
Spring. Grant. White, Faulkner, De-
sha. Ashley. Drew. Pulaski, Perry.
Clay. Craishead
Sec. T. All laws and parts OF laws
in conflict herewith be and the same
are hereby repealed and this act take
effect and be in force from and after
its passage.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-06-14

An act authorizing county courts to
allow claims incurred In the suppress
sion of smallpox
Section |. From and after the pass
age of this act it shall be lawful for
county courts TO allow and pay ac-
counts, claims and demands. which
may hereafter be incurred by any per-
son in preventing the spread and in
nursing and caring for persons in their
respective counties, who have been or
may hereafter be afflicted with small
pox.
Sec. 2. Before any such account.
claim or demand is allowed the per-
son entitled thereto or some person
for him, shall make and exhibit to
the county board of health or the
chairman thereof, an itemized state
ment. duly certified by affidavit, of the
services rendered, or goods or mer-
chandise furnished, and to whom and
when furnished, and if said county
board of health or the chairman there
of find the same to be just, he OF it
shall endorse each account. claim or
demand so found to be just approved"
and shall sign the same. together with
the date of such approval.
If said board of health shall not
approve any such plan, account or de-
mand. it or the chairman thereof shall
state its or his objection thereto on
the back of such account, claim or
demand, end deliver the same to the
person entitled thereto, who shall file
the same with the. clerk of the county
court.
Sec. 3. As soon as practicable after
any such account. claim or demand is
filed in the county court. such court
shall examine and allow or disallow
the same, in the same manner and
with like effect. as other account.
The Forrest City times. [volume] (Forrest City, Ark.) 1871-1919, 1901-06-14
ARKANSAS STATE NEWS.
Pistol Duel at Pine Bluff in Which
Two Prominent Colored Men
are Killed.
NEWS OF The WEEK BRIEFLY STATED
Death Sentence of j. C. Butler, Convicted
OF Numbering His Daughter, COMMITTED
to Life Imprisonmenr-Ssnten of a
Negro Murderer Also Commuted.
Granted a Charter.

The Supreme Lodge Sons and
Daughters of the Confederacy has Eeen
granted a charter by the secretary of
state. The incorporators are: Ex.
Gov Dan w. Jones, Attorney General
Geo. W. Murphy. ex-Secretary cf State
Alex c. Hull. DR.. John H. DYE. Theo
Hartman, S. j. Beauchamp, J. kellogg.
E. T. Reaves, of Little Rock; ]. NJ. LIE.
vesque, of Wynne. and J. NJ. Harrell,
of Hot Springs. 1t is a fratet tnal be.
nevolent and secret order, with the OBJ
1ect of uniting fraternally all white
persons socially acceptable who are
over 16 years of age, of good moral
character. who are ex-Confederate SOL
diers, their wives, sons and daughters
and their descendants and all other
persons who are in sympathy with
them and believe they were prompted
by patriotic motives when they engag-
ed in defense of the south. and endeav-
ored to establish a separate and inde-
pendent government called the Con-
federate States of America; also to
teach patriotism and loyalty to the
government of the United States of
America, aiming at the highest civil
ization and the betterment of human
ity generally.