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HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION.

HOME BUILDING ASSOCIATION.
ONCE OF Treasurer, 1907 Pa. ave.; Of Secretary.
2135 II st. NV.
Shares, $500 each.
Monthly payments, $lo0 per share.
Monthly meetings, I'd Tuesday evening Of each
month at s.w corner Pa. ave. and 18th st NV,
S2oo per share can be obtained US a loan.
Monthly payment therefor. 81 per month.
per cent interest allowed monthly payments
on stock. redeemed cancelled 10 settlements,
which may be made at any time.
Expenses for loans at lowest possible heures
large amount OF funds on hand for those de-
string loans.
Applications for loans may be made at any time
to either Of the officers named below at the
monthly meetings and be obtained without
necessary delay
ANsON s. TAYLOR. President 1912 r st. NV.
Go W. LINKINS. Vice President, cor. leth
and SITS.
W. H. wETZEL. Secretary. 2I35 III st. NV.
EDWARD s. WESCOTT, Treasurer, 1907 Pa.
DIRECTORS.
JhMr1S II. Di ihhM .zlZS ID 81 NV.
ShM a. a. SooMbS, ..---. -Izl4 ID et NV
JOHN B. GILFII-LEN. 1921 Columbia st. NV
GEO; JOHNSON Cor. Pa. ave: and 9th NV.
SdAo. n NiS.OItEs.. .ll4o lltn ST NV.
s: NORRIS TH0RNE. -........... .e33 23d st. NV.
MADISON WHlPPLE. 1914 II ST. NV
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Warm and Generally Fair TONIGHT
and WedneRday.

Forecast till pm. Wednesday.-For the
District Of Columbia. Delaware and Mary
land, warm and generally fair tonight and
Wednesday; light south to southwest
winds.
For Virginia, warm and generally fair
tonight and Wednesday; warmer tonight
in southwest portion; light southerly winds.
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From this day forward will not be responsible
for debts contracted by my wife. Catherine keefe.
jT1S-St' IL Ne A. hEEFE-
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History of Strikes.

ployes demand more wages or other condi-
tionS of various tenor conducting to their
betterment They appoint a committee to
call upon the employers and lay their de-
mands before them. That committee rep
resenting the laboring body, makes known
It's demands and then awaits a reply. If
the company or Individual employing the
men refuses to comply with such demands,
or even. as In a great many
tee, there but two alternatives
for the dissatisfied. One Is for them
to remain at work at the wages they have
been receiving, or even at a less rate, or
cease work until such time the employer
shall decide to have a conference with rep
resentatives of the strikers, with view to
reaching an equitable and agreeable settle
ment. or to granting the concessions de-
manded by the men. After going upon q
strike the men are to keep away from their
places Of employment in order to avoid
friction The only persons authorized by
the organization to transact business are
the committee.
That in effect, is Just how the present
difficulty has been governed and how It
will be managed from now on. Just be-
cause the men are upon strike does not
necessarily signify that there will be vto-
lence. On the contrary, the laboring man
of today is educated and respectable
citizen. He does not look for trouble and
he is In heartfelt sympathy with the in
ton to secure settlement soon as pos
sible by means Of peaceful and harmonious
conference.
Such was the history of the case of the
tube workers strike which ended last Sat-
urday. Twenty-seyen thousand men struck
for ten days on account of differences with
their employers. There was no violence
and settlement was reached after fire.
quent consultation without a mur1nur be-
ing uttered or a hand lifted which might
excite criticism. l repeat that wherever
there Is violence 1t Is started by some one
not connected with organized labor and in
many cases by persons who are not ma
terially affected by the strike itself. The
system of employing private detectives to
intimidate the strikers and to act as spies
in their midst has also conduced to trouble
in the past, and | think the country gem
orally condemns this idea. Take the street
car strike at ST Louis a short time ago
when several persons were injured, where
vast amount of property was destroyed
ana where there was a great deal Of riot
ing and violence. A detective in the en-
ploy of the railroad company confessed
that II was he who had placed a torpedo or
bomb upon the car track In order to cause
trouble. This was means of creating a
great deal of future disturbance. 1t was
all done by an employe of the road and not
by striker or by a man who was in SYM
pathy with those engaged in striking.
Strike I'm Coal Region.
There was also a big strike of the soft
coal miners of Pennsylvania in 1897 1t
was settled without violence, as was a
subsequent one in the same region. do
not believe there would have been any
rioting or bloodshed at Homestead had the
PinkertonS been kept off the scene. Their
presence caused all the trouble"
The present steel strike, involving, as II
does. such large number Of men. recalls
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A. .G. HAMILTON, ForRs5,y Rs5ly. T,'9 Z =
RUSSIA TAKES ANOTHER PORT.

!enifer Bldg. 7th and sts.. ID Floor. Elevator
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The third of the eastern species, coris-
Gus subcoleoptratus, Is said by Uhler to
have general distribution in the northern
states, and is, like the species Immediately
preceding, a native insect. There is no
record of any bite by this species, and it is
introduced here for the reason that it at
tracted the writer's attention crawling upon
the walls of earth closet in Greene
county, N. Y, where on one occasion it bit
him between the fingers. The pain was
sharp, like the prick of pin, but only
faint swelling followed and no further in
convenience. The insect is mentioned. how
ever, for the reason that occurring in such
situations it is one of the forms which are
liable to carry pathogenetic bacteria.
There remain for consideration the
southern and western forms, Rasahus
tohoracicus and r. biguttatus and Conor-
linus sanguisuga.
1.-THE two-spotted corsair, as Rasahus BIZ
guttatus Is popularity termed, is said to be
found frequently in houses in the southern
states and to prey upon bedbuGss Ldntner.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
100 MILES AN HOUR.

and in 1891 to 4,407, $50. 1t is now
nearly SO per cent less than it was in
lS4l In which time the population of
England and Wales has more than
doubled. Ireland, which at the time
OF the Union, hundred years ago,
contained a third of the population Of
the United Kingdom, now contains less
than ninth.
OF course, the decline in the popula-
ton of Ireland does not mean that the
Irish race is becoming extinct. It
means that its center of gravity has
been shifted across the sea. There are
probably twice as many Irishmen in
the United States as there are in Ire
land. While Irish blood flows in and
invigorates nearly every race on this
continent. Every city in Ireland can
be matched with greater population
in some city in America. And, on q
smaller scale, there are new Irelands
In Canada and Australia. It is worth
while for English statesmen to con-
slider the question why it is that their
little Ireland is unhappy and rebellious,
while the greater Ireland in America
is contented and loyal
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Tillman and McLaurin.

The most important item of political
news last week came from South Caro-
lima. Senators Tillman and McLaurin
have agreed to leave their political diff
ferences to a democratic primary and
to that end have placed their resigna-
tions in the hands of the governor to
take effect in November, after the pri-
mary has determined the wishes of the
voters. It is an honorable course for
the senators to pursue and beneficial
to the state. At present South Caro-
lima virtually has no voice in the set
Element of public q uestions as the vote
of one senator kills that of the other.
Senator Tillman has just been re-
elected and thus risks the loss of q
longer term, but Senator McLaurin
really sacrifices more because he has
less chance to win at the primary.
The readers of The Commoner will
be kept informed as to the progress ct
the contest. 1t is needless to say that
the editor of this paper hopes and ex-
poets to see Senator Tillman win q
sweeping victory, because he repre-
sents the man, while Senator Nc aurin
represents the dollar. The vote will
show whether the plutocratic idea is
making any Roadway in the south.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

".rney would soon overtake u.s.
sobbed Sylvia. I'VE cannot escape"
A shout ringing across the prairie
from behind them caused them to turn.
A horse urged to its greatest speed
was coming down the swell toward
them. Tom" screamed Sylvia.
Come" and she ran to meet him, fol
lowed by her companion.
Tom refined in his horse and flung
himself from the saddle
Quick" said he to. Darling. Cup
with you," and he helped him into the
saddle. Then selling Sylvia, he lifted
her up behind her escort Ride for
the RANCH" he said, "and don't spare
the horse. You'll be all right"
But you, Tom?" screamed Sylvia.
Never mind me- was the reply, and
giving the horse cut with his whip
he started the animal with his double
burden bounding across the prairie.
Only for short distance, however, for
Sylvia, reaching around her compan-
ion, seized the reins and bringing the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
New Zealand Leads; Doe. Not Give.

Socialistic New Zealand is; COM
munistic she is not. Eve are not anx-
ious to organize patriarchial institu-
lions, but fraternal ones, said an Aus
tralian statesman, and it is true of
her. She gives nothing; but she is
prepared to lend much on good Sc
curity. The state is everywhere-all-
helpful, all-pervading; not mere tax
gatherer, but kindly fortune, whose
hand is as that Of some 'beneficent
Providence, striving to make men hap
Ply and prosperous, and only failing
where men themselves are at fault.
The state insures the worker, lends
money to him, acts as his banker
helps him to acquire land, sells his
product for him after carrying it to
market or warehousing it, runs his
railroads, guides him with advice, pays
him a pension in old age If he fails,
and only asks him in return, If he is
prosperous, to aid in bearing the bur-
dens of others. as others have aided
him. It is the doctrine of Christianity
translated into public practice.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06


tell stories of European travel. So. In
the language of the prairie, Tom ''got
the sack" when he called at the Mar
tin ranch, and Darling was the whole
thing" with Sylvia.
Even If Tom was miserable, Sylvia
was quite happy, and that September
afternoon as she and Mr.. Darling
strolled across the prairie, she felt
happier than usual, for her escort had
shown decided inclination to ask a
certain question.
What is that noise?" said Mr.. OAR
ling. breaking upon recitation in
which he was INDUCING.
They stopped.
THE CATTLE" gasped Sylvia. Look"
And coming toward them, a mile or
more away, was line of long horns
stretching in each direction almost to
the horizon
Mr.. Darling's knees shook. He had
heard the stories of the viciousness of
Texas cattle in a stampede and he real
lied their danger. He looked around
Not tree or fence in sight.
I'VE are lost" said Sylvia. I'VE can
not get away"
Let's rum" quavered ". Darling.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Prof. Starr Sfarffes Sf1ede,1f.,

According to Professor Frederick
Starr, the noted anthropologist of the
University of Chicago, man who
parts his hair in the middle displays
unmistakable evidence of a degener-
ate instinct in his nature. The profess
sor made this declaration to his class
at the University recently, in a lee
ture IN which he warned the students
against latter day fads, such as wear
Ing shirt waists and tattooing their
persons
These customs he branded as indica-
lions of the degeneracy of our modern
civilization. His remarks caused quite
stir among the young men of his
class, several of whom are prominent
athletes Of the University and comb
their hair in the approved football
fashion.
Parting the hair in the middle, the
new shirtwaist for men and tattooing
the person are evidences of the alarm
ing growing degeneracy of our modern
civilization" said the professor in the
course of lecture on tattooing. mo
normal person will indulge in any OF
these hsoits.
These things are not criminal in
themselves, he continued. serenely
obvious to the expressions on the
faces of large part of his audience,
"out If person parts his hair in the
middle, or tattoos his body, or wears
one Of these new shirt waists It is
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06


cussion and, as it afterward turned
out, OF more unjustifiable punishment
than he. Prejudiced critics pursued
MIN with rancor, not hesitating to
pronounce him traitor deserving OF
death. Jealous army officials Joined
the hue and cry. Loyal men every
where for time believed the charges
made against him Of disobedience to
the orders of his superior officer, of
purposely delaying the movement of
troops, and of using his own judgment
IN carrying out the orders of General
rope, and many unquestionably be-
lleved that his INSTRUMENTATION and de-
lays were in the interest of the South
ern army. At last he was brought be-
fore ceurt-martial which cashiered
him and forever debarred him from
holding any office of profit or trust un-
der the United States. Considering the
inf1amed condition of public opinion it
is only remarkable that he was not
shot for giving aid and comfort to the
enemy.
For sixteen long years Fitz-John
Porter rested under this unjust SEN
tence, but subsequently new testimony
was brought forward by his friends
which was so convincing that a board
OF inquiry composed of some of the
most eminent soldiers of the army was
called to review the whole matter. The
result was it's declaration that General
Porter showed correct military judg-
ment in his actions and that the
charges made by his accusers before
the court-martial were not based upon
tact. His vindication was complete and
the reparation though tardy was a
great satisfaction to him. He did not
have to die distrusted and in technical
disgrace
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
what About Next Week 9p

When President Mckinley was ad-
dressing the laboring men at San
francisco and congratulating them
upon their prosperity" and scontent.
ment," one brawny wage-earner arose
and asked, "What about next week?'
VI course, he was guilty of some dis.
courtesy in thus interrupting meet
ing made notable by the presence OF
the chief executive, and his companions
beckoned to him to be silent. But he
could not have asked a more embar.
RAISING question at a republican meet
ing. The administration is living in
the present, with no thought or plan
for the future. It might be well for
the president to consider the simple
question propounded by the California
toiler.
The railroads are consolidating shut
ting out competition, issuing watered
stock, and making worthless securities
dividend-paying by the exercise of ar
bitrary power in the fixing of rates.
They are having things all their own
way now, but-"What about next
week?"
The trusts are swallowing the indus
tries, building up enormous fortunes,
and levying tribute upon the entire
country. They may be willing to con.
tribute largely to the republican cam
paign fund today, but what will be
the effect upon industry?- ssWhat
about next weel1?"
The money changers are in control
of our finances, they can expand or
contract the currency at will; they
can make more out of the fluctuations
Of the money market than they can in
legitimate business; they rule with a
cod of iron, but what is the end?-
What about next week?"
Imperialism is rampant, spectators
are planning forays against distant
lands; carpet baggers are growing fat
and respect for political principles and
moral precepts is being lost sight of;
some people arc making money out of
It, but-"What about next week?"
If the republicans are not too busy
to think, if prosperity" leaves them
time for reflection, they will find ii
worth while to answer to their own
satisfaction, if they can, that pertinent
md perpleSing questio n, "What about
oeXt week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
S}S2AS2|2BBS
Won on the Field.

BY HON. w. H. HINRICHSEN.
Copyright, 1901, by Daily Story Pub. CO..
Where are you going. Sylvia?" said
Mrs. Martin, as her daughter, accom-
panied by Mr.. Amos Darling, tall
elegantly dressed, young man, strolled
out of the gate of the ranch house on
to the open prairie.
I'VE are going for little walk" was
the reply.
II want to speak to you before you
co." said Mrs. Martin.
Sylvia returned few steps to meet
her mother.
Sylvia" said the elder lady, II see
Tom Ruggles coming across the prai-
RE. Don't leave the house."
Il saw him, too" replied Sylvia.
That's why I am going"
Sylvia"
Yes. I am tired of seeing him
hang around" and she rejoined her
escort.
Mrs. Martin called after them,
Don't go too far, you know the cattle
have been ugly lately"
very WE'LL" answered Sylvia with
out turning her head.
Mrs. Martin stood at the gate and
watched their retreating forms till
they passed over the swell of the
prairie.
Good evening, Mrs. Martini" said
a hearty voice, and she turned to greet
handsome young man dressed in COW
boy costume.
why, how do you do, Tom. Won't
you come in?"
is Sylvia at homer" he asked as he
swung from his saddle to the ground.
''She and Mr.. Darling went for a
walk a while ago. They will be back
soon, hope"
(Which way did they go?" asked he
anxiously.
"Over the swell toward the slough -
she answered. But what is the mat
ter?" for Tom sprang in to the saddle
and his horse was already flying across
the prairie.
Sylvia was the daughter of Major
Martin, proprietor of the great Martin
ranch, and Tom was the son of Colonel
Ruggles of the great Ruggles' ranch,
a few miles distant. They had been
friends from childhood and Sylvia
thought there was no one like Tom
until Mr.. Darling appeared.
Mr.. Amos Darling was from the east
and he was looking for a location. he
said. He thought he would like to
engage in the cattle business. He
brought letters to Major Martin from
business friends in the east and was
welcome at the ranch where he had
made himself at home for several
weeks.
Toms flannel shirt, broad hat, and
high heeled boots made poor show
ing beside the neatly fitting attire OF
Mr.. Darling, who in addition to being
well dressed, could quote poetry and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06
Conl1noner Comment.
Extracts From W. j. Bryan's Paper.
Before and After.

Before and After.
During the campaign of 1900 the re-
publican papers gave great prominence
TO those democrats who declared their
intention of voting the republicon tick
ct. On the morning of October IS, the
Lacrosse Chronicle printed an inter-
view with Mr.. Albert Hirshheimey in
which that gentleman gave his reasons
for voting for the reelection of McKip.
ley
A few days ago Mr.. Hirshheimer's
company sold out to trust, and the
Lacrosse Republican and Leader Of
May 8 contained an interview with
Mr.. Hirshheimer in which he gave the
reasons for selling. He began business
IN ls65-seven years before silver was
demonetized-and the agitation of the
money question never drove him out
OF business but the trusts have forced
him to sell. Below will be found ex-
tracts from his two Interviews;
October 1s, 1ooo-said Mr.. Hirsh-
heimer: II voted once for Abraham
Lincoln, and for William McKinley
AOoA y SteAo os5os ulllt OllcSS are UTC OnlV
exceptions to my voting for the nomi-
nees of the democratic party on ma
tional candidates. shall vote for the
reelection of President Mckinley. NV
reasons, you ask; don't court news
paper notoriety, but I will give nv
reasons for voting for President Nc
Kinley. They are purely business rea-
sons We want stability in our finan-
cial affairs. as well as stability in our
tariff laws. do not consider that a
high tariff or a low tariff makes much
difference. The trouble comes from
anticipating changes every two or four
years. l submit that the commercial
interests Of the country should not be
made the football in the game of the
politicians
May s. 1901.-Said President Hirsh.
heimer: 'sThe Packers Package Com
pany was forced to sell out to the
trust. They control the tin output
and they have been hindering us so
during the past month that we have
not been able to run our factory only
one-half it's capacity. They have re-
fused to deliver us the tin ordered,
shipping only one or two cars week.
Thus we either had to sell out to them
OK fight them. We could not do the
latter thing, for we could not get the
tin with which to make our product,
and carry on the fight. Therefore, we
simply had to sell out to the trust. It
was either that or lose our money"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

the ground.
"I'll not leave Tom," she cried.
Mr.. Darling hesitated for an instant,
then loosening the reins, the horse
tore across the prairie like mad.
Tom drew his revolver and took aim
at his rival but he did not fire. After
an instant's hesitation he returned his
weapon to his belt and said to Sylvia.
who had run up to him.
Keep cool and we'll come clear"
Their position was dangerous one
but Tom knew his business. They
were in sort Of valley between two
vast swells of the prairie. At the bot
tom of this valley ran a Slough" a
wide Doggy strip Of land showing oc-
casional pools of water, but made up
mainly of stiff, wiry mud, several feet
deep, interspersed with tussocks of
bunch grass. They were but twenty
PAGES from this slough. and coming
toward them on the other side of it
was the vast drove of cattle thunder
ing down the hill with tread tina
shook the earth.
Stand behind me-" yelled Tom ir
Sylvias ear as he took his stand fac
ing the slough and the approaching
herd. She obeyed him.
The first line of animals rushed into
the slough OF these but few succeed
ed in crossing. They sunk to then
bodies in the mud. Those behind.
urged on by the weight of the herd,
tumbled over them in every direction
Soon the slough was bridged by their
sinking bodies and the first animal
succeeded in getting across almost OPP
posite Tom and Sylvia. Toms pistol
cracked and the animal rolled over,
dead. Another and another till the
six barrels of his revolver had piled up
barricade of six struggling steers In
front of them. Five seconds fitted the
empty cylinder with cartridges, and
getting closer to the barricade, Tom
continued his deadly work.
A dozen dead or dying steers were
now piled up in front of them, and
the herd, dividing at this point, passed
by on either SIDE
Tom continued shooting at intervals
and the gap in which they stood grew
wider and wider. Finally the last
steer passed by and disappeared over
the swell and Tom turned to look at
Sylvia.
I'VE are safe now he said simply.
Sylvia had been very much fright
ened at first, but she was prairie girl
after all and was now as cool and col
lected as Tom.
They started to walk to the ranch.
Say, Tom" said Sylvia, how did
you come to give up your horse to Mr..
Darling? If you had just taken me
on behind you, we could have escaped
easily"
He would have been killed." said
Tom. Il thought you loved him and
his death would have broken your
heart"
Love that dude. What can you
take me for? You are worth a million
of him."
Sylvia" said Tom. what made you
jump off the horse?"
Because" said Sylvia, 81 preferred
to die with you rather than live with
anyone else"
Then the cowboys coming from the
ranch to look for their dead bodies saw
Tom take Sylvia in his arms and cover
her face with kisses, in spite Of its
coating of dust.
Mr.. Darling did not remain to the
wedding at the Martin ranch. He con-
cluded that he would not like the cat
tie business.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-06

Admiral Commerell, who died in
England the other day, was British
sea fighter, with whom the navy of the
United States had some unpleasant ex-
pertence during the civil war. He had
just won distinction in China and had
been decorated with the Victoria cross
for hazardous service in the Putrid
Sea. AS Captain Roberts" he worried
the United States in running block
AIDES at Wilmington, Mobile and
Charleston. He was then captain Of
the British navy drawing half-pay
while on this "furlough," and if he