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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
COUNT wALnEKsEE 1NrERrEnEs.
Uses His Authority to Stop Anglo ussial
Quarrel at Tien Tsin.


ias Quarrel at Tien Tsin.
London, Barch 19--The Times this
morning makes the following an
nouncement:
1--WE learn that Count Waldersee
has interfered as communicative chief
of the allied forces in China to put
an end to the mutually hostile atti-
tude of the British and Russian
troops at Tien Tsin."
There is no confirmation of this
statement in other quarters, but it
has an air of extreme probability
and will be received by England with
feelings of considerable relief.
The Daily Mail, in an editorial
which frankly faces a disagreeable
situation, says: 1--WE must admit
that this is no juncture to risk fresh
quarrels. Our ornaments are in
efficient, and our fleet in the far east
is so weak that it's position would
be perilous.. 1t is a painful process
for the nation.to have its face slap
ped, but until the country compels
the government to put our house in
order it is humiliation to which
we must accustom ourselves"
Hadley Predicts an Emperor.
New York, March ia special to
the Times from Boston quotes Presi-
dent Arthur I. Hadley of Yale uni
yersity as saying:
We shall have an emperor in Wash
ington within twenty-five years un-
less we can create public sentiment
which, regardless of legislation, Will
regulate the trusts"
PRESIDENT Hndley uttered this at
the Old South church Monday night,
the report says, before congrega
ton largely made up OF the richest
church society in New England.
Abuse is doubly painful when wit is
Used as a conveyance.
The storm which ragged in regard to
the authenticity and authorship of
IAN Englishwoman's Love Letters" is
not yet spent. A statement that Os-
car Wilde was the author of them
comes byIway of so-called anthem
ticated eablegram m the New York
HERALD But ttAlse-9 Question of the au-
thor,s sexis usually considered set
tiedr by the internal evidence. 1t is
supply said that no man cSuld ever
't,aye written them. At any rate. the
incident is closed in so far Jas Oscar
Wilde is concerned, for now tine pub
fishers OF the authorized \edltlon,
Messrs. Doubleday, Page & COZ go SO
far as to say that he did not\ write !
mem.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
AVOIDS REGKLI4 ABLE Discussion.
British Government Will Not Investigate
Snulh African Wnr.

London, March 19.--In the house
of lords, the premier, Lord Sails
bury, replying to inquiries on the
subject of an Investigation into the
conduct of the war in South Africa,
said the government had not made
any promise to institute an investi-
cation. He feared that full. just
and equitable inquiry would lead to
a renewal of the same species of re-
grettable discussion as occurred DUR
ing the exchange of speeches be-
tween Lord Wolseley and Lord Lans-
downe. Still. if the government was
urged to make an inquiry, it could
not refuse without casting suspi-
cions upon the army. Lord Rose
berry wished to know when the gov
eminent had washed its hands of the
inquiry and who had promised it?
Lord Salisbury suggested the APP
pointment of q preliminary commits
sion to inquire into the promise,
whereupon the subject was dropped
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
George Hunt IL Dead.

Chicago. March H. George Hunt. at
torney-general of the state ios. Illinois
from 1884 to 1892. member, of the state
senate from 1874 to 1884. veteran Of
the civil war and prominent member,
Of the Chicago bar died at his home IN
Riverside at the age of 60 years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

Bloomington, H., March 16.-Dr.
David o. Moore is dead from heart
failure. aged 6S. He was one Of the
oldest physicians and wealthiest men
of Bloomington and was city physician
when he died. He was native OF
Cadiz, O.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
BRITISH COLONIES.
The United States Gives Recognition t.
Boer Annexation.

The United States Gives Recognition to
) Boer Annexation.
New York, March 1S.-A special to
the Herald from Washington says:
The United States has given Off
cial, although indirect, recognition
to Great Britain's annexation of the
two republics with which it is at war
in South Africa. This recognition
is accorded in the state departments
annual review of the commerce of
the United States with foreign coun-
tries, which was issued Saturday.
In this publication the republics,
which have previously been known
as the South African republic and
the Orange Free State, are referred
to in every instance as ''The Trans
vaal'' and the Orange River Colony"
which are the names Great Britain's
annexation proclamation applied to
them.
1t is explained in footnote that
the former republics have been an
neNed to Great Britain, and that they
are now only colonies of an empire.
The United States is the first power
to recognize the annexation, all the
other powers having taken the stand
that recognition of the annexation
is not in order until they have had
formal notice of it, which Great
Britain has not yet given them.
Beers Still Raiding.
Adelaide, Cape Colony, March 15.-
kritZinger's commando is working
northward and has eluded three Brit
ish columns. 1t passed here on both
siHaS nf hn
Boer patrol captured four native
scouts and shot three of them.
Kritzinger's men have carried off
all the horses in the Albany district,
for which, as they were registered.
Great Britain will have to paw 10000
pounds. The raiders were civil to
the inhibitants of the district, though
they Communicated the horses and
food. They did not indulge in the
wanton destruction of property and
in many cases offered cash for the
the food they obtained.
Adopt Their Own Children.
Davenport, March 13.-Mrs. Emma
Biermann, who recently secured d.
yorce from her husband, John c..
Koch, and later remarked her first
husband, Herman Biermann,, having
by the terms of the divorce secured
the custody of their two children.
whom she had taken with her to her
second husband. They have now filed
papers adopting the children. giving
them all the rights and privileges, Of
children born to the said Mr.. and
Mrs. Biermann in lawful wedlock.
This action is taken to prevent the
children having a stepfather.
q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
Dies FROM student.. Shot.

st. Petersburg, March 16. M. Bolo-
giepotf, minister OF public instruction,
who. while holding reception FEB.
~, was shot by Peter Karpoyitch, for
merly a. student at the University Of
Moscow. has died Of his wounds. i''
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
LYNCH FOR A SMALL THEFT.
rsnne.seean. Shoot and Drown woms


Accused of Stealing $3.50.
Nashville, Tenn, March 19.-In all
the history of lynchings in this and
adjacent states there has never been
until now an occasion when a mob
became sufficiently incensed at the sus-
pected theft of a purse containing s120
to accord the death penalty without
waiting for the interposition of Justice.
Ballie Crutchfield, colored woman.
living near Rome. Smith county was
taken from her cabin after midnight
and carried to a bridge over Round
Lick creek. There her hands were
tied behind her back, she was shot and
thrown into the water. The coroner's
jury returned a verdict that she came
to her death by the hands of persons
unknown. 1t was not even known
whether she had actually taken the
pocketbook.
Negro Hanged to Tree.
Nashville, Tenn, March ia mob
hanged Ike Fitzgerald to tree near
the courthouse at Tiptonville, in Lake
county. The negro was charged with as
sault on white girl, Miss Nina Daven-
port, 19 years old, and trial jury had
just reported that they could not agree
and had been discharged.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
CEDE ISLE OF PINES.
Havana Convention Committee Ready 4,
COmpromisa With limited Statcs

Havana, March 19.-It is stated
that in a majority of the individual
reports of the members of the con-
stitutional conventions committee
on foreign relations it will be rec
commended that the United States be
given the Isle of Pines and allowed to
establish sanitary measures under
the direction and control of the
Washington government, but the
other provisions as outlined in the
Platt amendment will not be agreed
to. The report of the committee will
be an extensive document, giving
reasons in detail why the amendment
cannot be accented.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
Americans to Quit CHINA.

Washington, March 16-An order
was sent to General Chaffee yester-
day for the evacuation of China by
American troops, leaving only le.
cation guard of $50 men. The troops
will be removed from China the last
of ncil
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21
The Plague at Capetown.

Capetown, March 16-Seven fresh
cases of bubonic plague, including
one European victim, were Officially
reported today. In consequence Of
the removal of the Kaffirs to a reser-
vation outside the city as a plague
precaution, the Malays held a mass
meeting today and resolved to resist
eviction by force if necessary. Sew.
eral thousands are now here.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-21

The first of the Chinese cannon
which were secured by Minister
Songer for the state and shipped
to Iowa several months ago have
reached Des Moines. The cannon was
on the wall at Picking during the
siege and is regarded as great prize
for the state. 1t will probably be
placed in front of the historical
building.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07

Weare indebted to the Trustees and Faculty
isf an invitation TO attend the graduating
exercises Of Tho Maryland Agricultural
College, June Is to 18th. The graduates
this year are Messr-. W. W. CODY, Jr., Of
this county, J. T. Hardisiy, Collinton,
Prince Gerge's co; F. v. A'Donnell. Florence,
Pa, and H. G. Whiteford, Whiteford's,
Hartford county. Governor Smith will present
the diplomas Mr.. DIN Bryan will deliver
the address to the graduates, and the saIuta-
tory will be spoken by Mr.. Mcdonnell; the
raledictory by Mr.. Cobey. The Rev. J. @
s. Mayo and the Rev. DR.. J. E. Grammar,
will also assist at the exercises
On Monday, June II, the students Of the
College will hold track and field games A
drill and parade will take place in the after
noon, and class exercises at night Judge J.
W. G. Blackstone of Virginia will make an
address, at the exercises. The Alumni Asse-
citation will meet on Tuesday morning and an
alumni nine will play the College nine game
of baseball afisrward. That night the literary
socities Of the College will debate for the
alumni medal.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07

The Orphans Court was IN session en- Tues
day. with Judges Marbuvy, Gray and CArlin
present The falIowing business was trans
acted
Ordered that the claim of J. H. Rober s
against the estate Of Washington Burch,
deceased be passed and recorded.
Ordered that the claim Of Peter TIotter
against the estate of William Wolfe, deceased
be passed.
Ordered that Beniamia Gillum, Guardian
Of Thaddeus Washington pay =. L. Dent as
trustee Of Mary n. Washington. widow Of
Moses Washington, late Of Charles county,
deceased, the sum of seventy Eve dollars as
per order fled, this sum being the amount
allowed BY this Court to the said Moses
Washington for maintenance and care Of
Thaddeus Washington.
The Standardization bond Of John Dudley
and Lewis P. Dudley, administrators o.
Jeremiah Dadler, deceased was 6ied and ap.
proved. Letters granted. Notice to creditors
ordered for publication. Warrant to ap.
praiee personal property issued 20 ?. l. Dent
and E. A. Turner.
Adjourned to meet June Is, 1901.
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A Valuable Publication.


On June l, the Passenger Department of the
Pennsl iyauis Railroad Company will publish
the 1901 edition Of the Summer Excursion
Route Book Thus work is designed 10 pro-
vide the public with descriptive note Of the
principal Summer resorts of Eastern America,
with the best routes for rea' hing them, and
the rates ofisre. II contains all the principal
seashore and mountain resorts of the East,
and over seventeen hundred different routes or
combinations Of routes The book has bees
compiled with the greatest care, and altogether
is the most complete and Comprehensive
handbook Of Summer travel ever offered to
the public.
The cover ishandsome and striking, printed
10 colors, and the book contains several maps
presenting the exact routes over which tickets
are sold. The Look is profusely Illustrated
with 6ne hslf-tone cuts Of scenery at the
various resorts and along the liues of the
Pennsylvania Railroad.
On and after June l., this verv interesting
book may be procured at any PenLsylsania
Railroad ticket Office at the nominal price o.
ten cents. or. upon application to The general
Office. Broad Street Station. BY nail for
twenty cents
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07

Miss Bruce Martin, Of Washington. ia visit
ins her SISTER. Mrs. Conrad posey, at y,w-
burg.
Mr. Desales Nswnliam,. Of Ne~bars. is
in Baltimore.
The severe storm, accompanied bV rain and
hail. which s~eD, over this section Of Charles
county OF Saturday evening las, left deslrse-
ton and devastation ia lis. wake. Farmers
near Cedar Point and along the river suffered
disastrous results from the hail. Many
wheat 6elds are reported ruined. fruit trees
damaged, and gardens demolished. Mr..
Gerard HunRerford, Mr. ". Lloyd, and
Judge Fred Richmond arc the worst sufferers
from the siolm in this vicinity. Mr.. Hunger
ioFd's and M. Loyd's wheat being almost
totally destroyed. On the Virginia side TIE
storm was even more disastrous.
Miss Rebecea Dution is visiting frieuGs in
Alexandra, Va.
DR.. Cogley, the rector Of Christ Church. is
warming up to bis work, and the gospel be Is
ezpounding at present is making bis eongre-
CATION rub its sleepy eyes snd wake up.
Jadgirgfrom the Doctors rem .tks one would
naturally iufer that The majority Of bis con
gregatioa are so APOSTLE that they imaziEe
. church can be run without money, and be
has played such long and wearisome game
o. wait that patience has ceased to beA virtue
With him. On Sunday last he fred bread
aide At his ,ck that will be remembered for
sometime to come. Ia the course Of bis re-
marks he said SIN looking over this congre-
cation it presents iine sight; It looks we'll !
have seen congregations ia ST Mays. In
Charles, and 10 other parts Of the State. but
must say that this congregation is the poorest
that Cod Almighty ever created
DR.. Wagner, Of Washington. Is visiting
friends in the countr.
Two young men, weighing about 80 pounds
each, and dnbbod IS 1.-THE Twins" recently
made visit to the county, and while here
Afforded Us quite little amusement THIS
trip to the county wss their frat ofIense, as
they had always lived in large cities, and for
greeners they can't be beaten, as they we're
about the most verdant pair that ever ran up
against plantation. They appeared very
nuth interested in things on the farm, and |
Eood-natured farmer in showing them around |
salled their attention to Cock Of chickens
md among them was guinea keat. One q
rSins, on seeing this foreign fowl, exclaimed,
what kind of chicken is tbat7" The |
armer, with a smile, replied that Is guinea |
zeat. "0b, yes" said the wise Twin, the
will be turkey when be grows up"
The Pic>Awaxen Dramatic Club has decided !
10 present the comedy "Who is Who, or all |
n Fog" and the "Nigger Night School"
snoiher laughabls and amusing farce Ia
Plata on June lllh.
ucfNnrRSU
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07

On Friday evening last while returning
home, The horse which Mrs. Kate Howard
. d her daughter, Miss Katherine 4. Howard
were driving took fright on the psblic road
near Lothsir and ran through the woods some
distance when the buggy came in eoniaet with
: tree and the occupants were thrown over
/ dashboard 10 the ground. Fortunately,
however, neither Mrs. Howard nor her dangh-
Ter we're injured excepting the latter who
received few slight bruises. The buggy was
somewhat damaged bat the horse escaped
without receiving a scratch.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07
LOCAL BREvuruEs.

Mrs NJ Never. and children. Of mi. town
are visiting friends in Baltimore.
Morse, the Je~elsr 4. in the upp.r ,or,ior
Of the town in The hou,e The iasenenaent
vacated this week.
Mr.. o. B. Compton Is hauling The ma,erisi
which h4s arrived 10 the size ior the new
Catholic Chnrch 70 be beilt In this town.
an na,s..s ;.,s,..,.a A h...,a....
~. c.,ho,,. c..-.h l.. o.. :,
TO meet here on Monday. jane 10th at4P.
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lne ounce o''ne INDEPENDENT IS now In shs
ouiaing 'ormsfiy occupied oy Morse the
Je"elsr where We vii' De pleased to see our
friends whether or not they come to settle
Mrs samuel y. fadgett, aud her two little
t'''s ,s', on ''s'' 70 hya'esiie yesterday.
Ais rAage'e VINO Is q graduate OF hellrose
Institute W inat 'own "iii attend the COM
meneemen' exercises held there today. 4.
Another contractor has settled 10 La PIats.
We nave no. learned what ms tall name is
o'"ef .nah 'na' u Is 1arner. lie IS the
youngest son OF MT. and Mrs. Rober. 5.
"A'ne'' anu ne arrived mare 90 Monday last
hessrs. W. +. Bowling and William ~
Jameson, Of BrTaniouni had their ilocks Of
sheep almost entirely destroyed one aight last
week by dcgs. The former had eighteen
killed or badly sounded, and the latter lost
thirteen Of his flock.
We are indebted TO T !. smoo, wbo
was one of the REGIMENTS of a a;nl,,a for
an invitation to attend the thirty frat animal
commencement Of the Department of Law
University Of MARYLAND. The e.ere;ses s,are
held In The Acsda,,v NJ uzss. p.,,;..
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, To BE Remarked.

oh Tuesday last Landlord Smoot received
a letter from his friend, Morris Il. Vol, in
which be extended that gentleman ar invita-
zion TO attend his second wedding which will
take place in Baltimore on Wednesday, June
&c. The bride to be, all the friends Of both
will be pleased to. learn, is the 6rst Mrs.
Wolf. the popular lady who presided over
bis home while residing in our town Morris
says be intends 10 be good in the future.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07

The trial Of the four St. Mary's county
eaumsrstors, who. with lawyer Ching, were
indicted for conspiracy in padding the een.u.
in TINT county, which commenced before the
o. s. Court Oh Nay ~, closed yesterday. The
prosecution abandoned the case against Graves
one Of the indicted officials after the evidence
wss all in Argument for the government
was commenced on Wednesday by 0. s
Dytrict Attorney Rose, who was followed BY
Bf-Staie's Attorney A. Posey, after which
Court adjourned for the day. On Thursday
Mr.. -Marbary spoke for the defense and the
eate for the government was closed By Mr.
Cans The jury retired a. 70 IS Thursday,
bat had failed TO agree when we went TO prss,s
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07

s. Cox, Jr., trustee. sold at public auction
on Tuesday last at the Court Hoor door, the
equity of redemption Of Jennie Blumberg, in
several lots, improved and unimproved,
situated 10 Bel Alton. They were subject
70 a mortgage Leld by the Baltimore Building
and Loan Association estimated to be about
seven hundred end fifty dollars Mr.. ". j
Mitchell vas the purchaser at 500.
Sheriff Nicholson on the same day sold al
the same place, the life interest Of Rachael
Carpenter ia the farm knoxn az Hill Top,
situated in the second district Of this county
The Greepabaum Bros, Washington, were
the purchasers at $500.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07
soe,able club Organization.

The wedaesday soeisbie Club Of la PIsls
recognized on Tuesday 0tiests elected
were: NJ Holland Hawkins. President; Nisl
Jennie Hawkins, Vice President; Mr. J..
Carlisle Wilmer and Mr. y Wills Posey,
Secretary, Treasurer. snd Assistant Secretary
and Treasurer. respectively. The executive
COMMITTEES consists OF the President. Secretary
and Mr.. W. n. Digges. The club proposes
TO give sir dances, viz: July 10 and "a,
August and 81, one at Thanksgiving and
Christmas.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07
Notice to subscribers.

We would again cali attention to the fact
That our mail book was destroyed in the ERE
and that therefore there are many persons
who are subscribers TO the lsDEPEsDEsr who
who do not now receive the paper, and there
are also others, not subscribers, who receive
it. To all such persons We make toe request
that they notify, either ourselves or their
postmasters of the mistakes 10 the end that
such mistakes may be corrected.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07


Miss Mary v. Shaw. Of White Plains. this
county, Mr.. Ross = Violet. Of Bowie.
Prince George county, were quietly married
at Bethany n + Church, Washington, D. O..
on the 18th ultimo in presence Of few
friends. After the nuPtiaI ceremonies were
solemnized, the happy pair were Hospitality
entertained BY Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Brooks,
Of Anacosti., b. c. The bride Is the
daughter Of Mr.. W. @. Shaw, Of White Plains
and the groom is son of Mr.. George W
Violet. a we'll known engineer Of Bowie
Prince George county. The pretty youni
will resids in Washington city. where III
groom u Engaged in business. Our eongratr
la,ions are extended.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07

On account of the Convention Of the United
Societies Of Christian Endeavor to be held in
Cincinnati. July 8 TO 10, the Pennsylvania
Railroad Company will sell July to G, from
all stations on its line, excursion tickets 70
Cincinnati at one fare for the round trip
These tickets will be good for return pass
age, leaving Cincinnati not earlier than July
8, and not later than July IA. For specific
rates and full information, apply to ticket
agents.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07
Estray Notice.

Strayed from my premises near Pomfr, t.
Tuo Bull Yearlings aud Que IIeifer.
all the same color-Rcd and White
spotted No ear marks. A reasonable
reward will be given for the return Of
same or any information as to their
whereabouts.
C. A. BOSWELL,
Pomfrei, Nd.
Maryland independent. [volume] (Port Tobacco, Md.) 1874-current, 1901-06-07
Death Record.

hkh. ANNA A. BROWN. ~
Mrs. Anna A. Brown, wife Of the late
Frederick s. Brown, formerly resident Of
this county. died at the home Of her daughter
Mrs. E. d. Turner, in Washington on M0n-
day last aged 70 years. The deceased lady
had been in falling health for over year
and her death was due 70 q complication Of
diseases resulting from old age. She leaves
eight children who are DR.. Gustavus Brown,
Mrs. E. D.Turnsr, Mrs. Mary Roach, Mrs.
John R. Gray, Mrs. Fredri,a B. Smith. Mis-
Katie Brown. Miss Julia Brown, aud Catsby
G. Brown, Of Texarkana, Arkansas. Her
remains were brought to La Plata Wednesday
on the morning train and Inferred in Mount
Rest Cemetery at 1890 A. ". the same day
Church services were held at Trinity Protest.
ant Episcopal Church Washington, by the
rector, Rev Robert P. Williams, and at the
cemetery were performed BY Rev. J z Pom
dexter Of Christ Church. Por. Tobacco.
Funeral director.
Mr. RIcHARD SANDERS
Mr.. Richard Sanders. an aged and well
knosa resident of the sixth district died a
bis home on Sunday last aged SO years. Thu
deceased leaves a wife, three sons and ou'
daughter, all grown. lis remains were in
TERED in 81. Nary's Catholic Cemetery
Bryantown on Tuesday last.
MRS. EMsKg.
Mrs. Elmer. died al the Maryland Uniser
sity Hospital, B.iiimore. on Saturday last
The deceased lady was the wife of Mr J. {
Enner, friend Of Mr.. J. s Norris, and
the popular travelling agent for The FRI
Machine Co. Oar sympaihss are extend,
the genslsman in bis sad bereavement.