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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26
Morgan.

Mrs. May Overton and daughter Eta
departed Tuesday for Kansas, where
they will visit relatives.
Everett Dale visited his best girl at
JAWS City Sunday.
Quite a number from this vicinity de-
livered poultry at Lineville Tuesday,
M. l.. Dale and family attended the
debate at Davis City Friday.
Misses Maude and Blanche Osborn, Of
Leon, visited over Sunday with home
folks.
Chas. Bledsoe visited at Davis City
Saturday night.
Miss Bertha Woods, of Weldon, Wis.
tied in this vicinity the past week
Jasper Dale and family, of Oklahoma,
visited at M. L. Dale's Sunday night.
Misses Josie Cozad and Bertha Woods
visited the Union school Tuesday.
John Robinson delivered four loads of
hogs at Pleasanton Monday.
Lloyd Emmons departed for Gilman
City, Missouri, last Sunday, and
will enter college at that place. Lloyd
is a very intelligent boy and will be
missed by his friends.
Gentlemen:-My wife was afflicted
with Dyspepsia and Constipation for
years. After trying other remedies |
purchased bottle of DIR. Caldwell
Syrup Pepsin for her and she is rapidly
improving. l cannot be without this
valuable medicine. Resp. yours, S
Elliott, Elk City, Kan, Dec. is, 1900.
l. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26

$40 900 worth of goods to go at cut
prices at The BEE HIVE.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo-Quinine Tablet,
All druggists refund the money If it fail
70 cure. +. w. Groves signature is T..
each b.A. 2vc,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26

Highest prices for produce by Gil
reath & Johnston, Grand River.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26

Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Casters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-09-26

Remember The Bee Hive sale OF
School shoes. 75c per pair.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
KNEW HIM by Ills DUCKS.

The custom Of knowing a man by
g,js fruits is eXemplificd in the case OF
zan artist of considerable reputation,
r isliD has been in the habit of spending
his summers in cultivating farm in
- New England. AS there is large
pond on the place, he has found it
amusing and profitable to fill it with
RS MANY ducks as it would float.
One day New York friend went in
10 the country to visit the artist
whom we shall cali Smith. He met
"a countryman and conversation
along these lines followed:
~ want to go to the farm Of Mr.
Smith, the artist"
<'DoD't know him
Why you must know him. He's a
&saan with national reputation.
; Comes from New York"
The countryman pondered a minute
You say his name is Smith,
That's what I said
Not a. E. Smith,
The same
Why III thunder didn't you say so?
he amt no artist! He raises ducks.'
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
BULL FIGHTS AT BUFFALO FAIR
Will BE Realistic Exhibitions, with
Cruelty Left Out.

Cruelty Left Out.
New York, April Al. F. McGarvic
president Of the Pan-American Conces-
sionaires' association, has just return
ed from Mexico He said last night at
the Hotel Bartholdi that President
Diaz is in first rate health. He said
there will be bull fighting at the Pan
American exposition, with the blood
and cruelty left out.
The Mexican government is sending
up fine exhibit to the streets of Mexi-
co. one Of the features OF the exposi-
tion,' said Mr.. McGarvie. There will
be representatives OF all the military
organizations Of the republic, including
the mountain police, who will have
brand new uniforms. There will be
a squad of the most expert bull fight
crs and fighting bulls in Mexico. The
bulls are the fiercest and quickest that
can be found. There will be given
realistic exhibitions of bull fighting,
with the cruelty left out The bulls
will have full swing, and the toreadors
will give exhibitions of craftsmanship
and lodging in keeping clear of their
sharp horns. Instead of running a
blade into the bull at the point of the
contest when the animal usually is
killed, the fighter will place rosette
on his hide on the spot where he would
naturally strike the bull"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05

The $4,000 baTmaids OF Englnna
work fourteen hours a day. Their
wages are $3.50 a week ana free beer 4
1t has been estimated that loo nnn
of brand new five dollar bills, or blls.
of any other denomination will weigh
2,176 2-3 pounds uvoirdupois.
"Gcorgc, dear, you and ] would Get
on better if there were little more.
give and take between u.s." "Humpb,
A little more give on my part and y
little more take ON yours, | suppose
Senator Pettus, who is so years old
says his age is telling against him
81 can't keep up with the procession"
ne says. ''I only stagger along" On
the other hand, Senator Morgan, who
is II, is remarkably active and vigor.
Gus.
George B. Cortelyou, the presi-
dents secretary. has entire charge Of
the proposed 1900 mile journey of
President Mckinley around the Uni.
ted States. lie makes all the ar
engagements as to trains and hotels
and is said to have the time tables at
his fingers ends.
The Niagara Falls Power company
now generates $1,000 horse power Of
electricity and is doubling its ca
pacity. Grants have been made on
the other side of the river which will
involve the production of as much
more. Now third company is seek
ing incorporation, which plans to Sc
cure 100000 horse power from the
river below the falls. 1t would an
pear the development of electrical
power at Niagara Falls is only in its
infancy,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
A SUDDEN HOP.
An Ice Gorge

Eyes, ledge" said the colored broth
sx who was arrsigned for disturbing
Eae peace; Il reckon I'ze guilty of what
go say Yes. sab, had row wild
Elder Bebee of de church. an mebbe
q 1rawed him down a leetle too hard,
zsas had de biggest kind OF a provo
zsashun. Do 20; know what dat pus.
son did. sah?'
Il do not, but you may relate
well, sab. l was in my pew in
church, an was blessin' de Lowd fur
z,Es goodness an about to pray fur
rain an ask dat my lottery ticket hit
Il thousand dollah prize when de Elder
Games along mighty sudden an hops
an to me-
How hopped?" asked his honor.
lest told me dat he'd dun figgered
up an found owed thirty-seben hun
sfred dollahs pew rent an wanted de
Gy!l OF it right down in a hunk to buy
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
INDIAN MISSIONARIES STORY.
Years Of Tollsomc Ministry Among tho
ChOctaWS.

Little York, Ind, April 1.-(SpeciaD.
Twenty five years ago the Rev. G,
H. Thompson left Indiana. For a
tlmo he preached in Arkansas, after
wards entering on the regular mission
airy work among the Choctaw Indians.
For Ave years he lived and labored
among the full bloods OF the western
prairies, until on April 9Th. 1885, hay
Ing lost his wife, he left the circuit
on which he had preached SO long, and
commenced travelling missionary
work among the Indians Of the various
tribes scattered in the west.
This irregular work involved great
deal of travel over the prairies. The
drinking Of so much alkali water,
brought on kidney troubles which
terminated in Diabetes.
Finally. while laboring among the
Creek Indians at Wagner, Indian
Territory, this noble man was strick-
en- down completely. A Chicago spe-
cialist was summoned, and after
careful examination declared that there
was not the slightest chance of his re-
covery. Besides the prescriptions Of
the doctors he tried many other medi
cines, but all to no avail. He says: :
II had concluded that my days were
drawing to a close, when I picked up
an almanac telling OF the cures Of Dia-
betes by the use Of Dodd's Kidney Pills
l sent for two boxes. gained strength
and spirits from the time commenced
to use them, and so sent for more. W
am now completely cured, and have
not the slightest symptom Of my old
trouble.
II am eS years Of age. tell every
body Of the wonders Dodd's Kidney
Pills have done for me. can certainly
endorse them heartily and vouch that
they are all that is claimed for them.
They have certainly been a God-send
to me-
Dodd's Kidney Pills are the only
Remedy that has ever cured Bright's
Disease, Diabetes or Dropsy and they
never fail.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
SaSasta Has Influenza.

Madrid, April 4.-Premier Sagasta
has been confined to his bed for twelve
days with a serious and prolonged at.
tack of influenza. His doctors have
prohibited him from attending to state
affairs and from receiving visitors.
They promise unhcsitatingly, how
ever. that the venerable chief of the
Spanish government, despite his 70
years, will shortly recover his health
If he follows their instructions.
The queen regent displays deep con-
Germ and inquiries daily regarding his
condition.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
ThurStOn at Head OF yTn;r,

Washington, April 5.-Ex-Senator
John M. Thurston Of Nebraska has
been designated as chairman Of the st.
Louis fair commissioners by President
Mckinley. Mr.. Thurston called at the
white house with four members Of the
commission, ex-Senators Lindsay and
Mcbride, ex-Representatiyes John
Allen and John F. Miller of Indiana,
and had brioe conference with the
president regarding their work. Mr.
Mckinley announced his selection Of
Thurston as chairman, and the COM
missioners then visited the state de-
partment, where the oath of Office was
administered to them in the presence
of Secretary Hay.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
AMONG THE RAILWAYS,
Rock Island VIII Run Cheap Excursions
to Colorado.

10 SOlCFauOs
The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
railway, which made a phenomenal sue
cess Of cheap excursion rates to Colorado
last season, has again asked Its conpet-
tors In the Western and Southwestern
Passenger associations to agree upon a
series Of cheap excursions to and from
Denver Colorado Springs, and Pueblo, for
the approa ching season. on the Glowing
basis: Tickets to be sold from Chicago
and all territory up to Missouri river,
June IS, q, July 16, % and so, Aug. G. 10. 20
and q, at rate OF one fare plus 81, or s3l. 80
for the round trip.
On July and and Sept 8 and 10 a rate
of $25 is to be made from Chicago, and
SIS from Missouri river points for the
round trip. intermediate territory will
have proportionate rates. Tickets are to
be sold from Missouri river points one
day later than the dates given above IN
each case. Proportionate rates will be
made to and from Glenwood Springs, Salt
Lake City and Ogden.
A series OF east-bound excursions Is also
proposed, tickets to be sold from Colorado
common points every Thursday, COM
mencing with June 20 up to and including
Sept H. at rate OF one fare plus g. for
the round trip. All tickets will be limited
for return passage to Oct. 81. These rates
will be rendered connecting lines for bas-
ing purposes. which will probably insure
very low basis Of rates throughout the
United States for these excursions.
The Chica go. Rock Island and Pacific
will unquestionably make these rates and
arrangements effective, regardless Of the
action Of it's competitors. and will run
special trains, only one night out 10 and
from Colorado. on the dates named Chi.
cago Inter Ocean.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
n.s sA1yADoR EARrHoUAKE.

II was in San Salvador, staying With
an American friend" said the re-
Anrned tourist, when one summers
might, as sat In chair on the We
Wanda and he reclined in hammock,
Shere came rumbling and a quak-
Ing. I instinctively knew it for an
earthquake, but I said to my friend:
-<.Jim, aren't we in for a calamity
.aag some sort?'
~.Oh, guess not was the lazy re-
,six-
~3But that was shock, wasn't it"
~ guess it was
Flows the honse?'
Pretty solid. No need Of worry
.ng-'
"sYhere came a second shock after
q minute, and that veranda wabbled
ABOUND under it till my head swami
I herd the servants running and yell
axg, and I was pretty thoroughly
scared as I said to jim:
~<Dont You think we'd better get
sz,nt into the garden, where all is clear!'
~<Nct yet. The ground out there
might open and swallow u.s..
ed <T31u anotherysuch shock will bring
ssha house down over u.s..
"IIardly. That's only the second
shack. The third won't be much
'srcxse, but the fourth will be buster
III there is one we'll have to walk in
lime
'Fhe third shock did make things
rattle. The house seemed to be picked
aays and shaken like a rat. | was not
s7n1y seasick, but frightened to death
sss said:
Don't you think it's time to move,
Finn
Not yet; may not be another
shock and we must keep our dignity
yasIore the natives. Just listen for a
sar-of roaring
I'm about two minutes We caught it
.aasss left the veranda for the garden,
and We were only clear of the house
shen it collapsed with every other
feaJlding on the place. The earth
haaved up as if rolling in waves. and
.sas was flung down l seized the grass
and held on. The shock was over in a
rsslnute. and as I sat up l called out:
For Gods sake, Jim, is this the
xsst?'
~+Sure. Mike!' he laughed We
-aeyeT have to exceed four shocks at
ONCE
And the house is destroyed?
ETeetotally busted as you see.'
And What-What---'
<Oh, nothing!' he interrupted It's
Il derned nuisance Of course, but I've
got TO go to work and build up again.
HIS the seventh time and enough to
bore man, but let's look for the whis-
Ey and then find bush to sleep I'M
LAY. Ho-hum! Why can't things
let Teller alone when he's dog tired
;znd half asleep?'"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
MADAGASCAR HEDGEHOGS.

At the Regents park menagerie in
London several living specimens OF
the 'tenrec," the hedgehog of NADIA
gascar, were recently received. 1t is
said that stuffed specimens in muse
ums give no adequate idea Of the form
of these. strange animals. Their re-
sembiance to hedgehogs rests only
upontheir possession Of q sping cover
ing. The shape of their bodies resem-
bles that Of an inflated globehsh. They
are insectivorous, and are said to be
restricted to the island of Madagascar.
The specimens in London, at any rate
are remarkable for their habit of
yaWning,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
Duel In a Courtroom.

Cincinnati, O., April 5.-A Times
Star special from Chattanooga says:
A sensational shooting occurred in
Kingston in the courtroom during a
and James J. Littleton, prominent at
torneys, fired six shots each at each
other. Both were hit, but not seriously
hurt. The men are leading Republican
politicians in the Second congressional
district. The quarrel arose over a
speech which Littleton made against
Brazeale. who is running for mayor Of
Kingston. Both men are under arrest,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
PANAMA CANAL CFFt.R.
Colombia Wiilin. TO Lease Territory ID
the United States.

Colombia Wiilin. TO Lease territory III
the United States.
New York, April "A SPECIAL 10 tue
the Herald from Washington says:
Specific official denials greeted the
published report that ]. Pierpont MOI
gan, having discovered gold mine on
the Panama canal route, would head
syndicate to build the canal, ana
had secured President Mckinley CO.
operation and the aid of Colombia. De-
malls came from the White House, the
state department, the Colombian lesa-
ton and the French embassy. Most
of those who denied the report declar-
ed that it was started to make dllnc"lt
the negotiation of canal treaties ny
the United States. The new develop
ment in the canal situation is that
Minister Silva, who is also COLOMBIAN
Minister of foreign affairs. IN MS
memorandum to Secretary Hay mas
formally agreed on behalf of his gov
eminent to grant the United States
long lease Of the territory through
which the canal passes. He states ELL
phatically, however, that his govern
ment would not be willing to cede SOW
erelgnty. The lease is to be granted
on these terms: The United states
shall pay to Colombia in half-yearly
installments during the first twenty
five years after the opening OF the
canal to the public service snare
amounting to per cent OF It's gross
income; during a second period OF
twenty-five years per cent; during a
third per cent, and during fourth
8 per cent. This is on the basis OF
ninety-nine-year lease. The unlteu
States guarantees that this share snail
be nno case less than $25O,O00 annu-
ally. In case of the issuance OF STOCK,
Colombia is to receive a share, based
upon that given it by the Panama
Canal company, amounting to one
thirteenth of the number of shares Is
sued. Colombia is to receive S25o,oo9
annually for the use of the railroad,
Colombian mails, troops and effects be-
longing to the republic, and emil
grants to the country up to the number
of 1000 must receive railroad trans
portation free of charge. Colombian
vessels are to be allowed freely to use
the canal. Finally, Colombia binds
herself to grant permission to the
French Canal company to negotiate
with the United States for the sale OF
it's concession. The concession abso-
lutely forbids the company Ito cede
or mortgage its rights under any con-
sideration whatever to another nation
| or foreign government under penalty
or forfeiture.' Senator Hanna's atten-
ton was called to the WaldOrf-Astorla
last night to the report that J. Plerpont
Morgan had formed syndicate to
buy the rights of the French Panama
Canal company and that in conversa-
ton with the president and Senator
Hanna Mr. Morgan had advocated the
abandonment of the Nicaragnan route.
| Yes, l have already seen that report
he said, land you may say for me that
| there is not a word of truth in it.
Personally, l have never expressed a
preference for any route, but as for
this story, l have never heard Of such
a thing. If Mr.. Morgan is going into
| the canal business, am not in his
! confidence"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
ax49,a 80 cazG5
y S ~ rs 41Tgak$E&E!p0RR
s:s q - -'

tar to stop up de cracks in de floah. I
owe dat pew rent, Jedge-I owe 1t, an
amt gwine to deny de same-but dc
suddenness OF dat hop jes' took my
BRET away, an de fust think I knowed
I had de Elder on his back out doahs
an wasn't carin' two cents whether
de Lawd sent lots of rain or let all
de watermillions shrivel up on de
vines"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
THE OTHER EYE.

James Albery, the dramatist, was one
day descending in a great hurry the
steps fronting the Savage club, London
when stranger in a state of mind
which defed punctuation, addressed
him thus:
II beg your pardon. but is there a
gentleman in this club with one eye
by the name of X?'
Albery answered the question eager
~ with another: stop moment;
what's the name Of his other eye?"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05

Liverpool, April 4.--The White Star
line steamer Majestic, which sailed
from here to-day for New York. has
among her passengers F.. P Morris, the
Newfoundland delegate on the French
shore question. Mr.. Morris said that.
while a settlement had not actually
been reached, he was hopeful that they
were nearing the end of the difficulty
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
Death OF Harry Kudwcrth.

New York. April 5.-IIarry Bud
worth, the old-timc minstrel and
vaudeville performer, died last night
Of hemorrhage of the lungs at the
home of a friend in this city. Mr.. Bud
worth was over SO, and at one time was
one of the most popular members of
Haverly's minstrel troupe. Recently
he played the vaudeville houses with
his wife, Nellie Budworth.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
LITTLE LAUGHS.
The COnfn~ Nauror

TIC looming DaNEor.
Melton-"Hello, TaEkerton, what are
you doing out in the woodshed at THU
hour"
Tankerton--"Sh! I'm hiding the hat
chet. My wife has been reading the
story of the Kansas crusade and you
can't tell what minute she may follow
in Mrs Nations footsteps"
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
IR[B[L CHER MAY CONE |
Mckinley Said to Have Invited
Aguina|do
TO VISIT THE UNITED STATES.
Reported In Manila That He May Sail
on April 15-Belleved That Procla-
nation of Peace viii Be Issued by
Next June.

Manila, April Sit is reported here
that President Mckinley has invited
Aguinaldo to visit the United States,
and that the former insurgent leader
may sail from Manila on April 10. Gen.
eral Macarthur, when questioned re-
garding the rumor, said he had abso-
1utely nothing to communicate.
Not Denied in Washington.
Washington, D. c., April 5.-The re-
port from Manila that the President
has invited Aguinaldo to visit the
United States, and that he will sail
from Manila on April Is, cannot be
verified here, but the fact that the re-
port is not received with surprise or
positively denied justifies the impress
sion given that the suggestion is one
originating in Manila, and that 1t may
have been urged upon the War de-
partment and the President for early
acceptance. Attention is directed by
the War department to the fact That
great confidence has been placed upon
the recommendations of the military
authorities, and the Philippine COM
mission is dealing with problems as
they have arisen, and if General Mac
Arthur has asked that Aguinaldo be
allowed to come to Washington to see
the President, it is not denied that
there may be great probabilities that
the recommendation will be carried
out.
May Proclaim Peace In June.
Manila, April ga proclamation of
peace is expected in June, but the mat
ter is being kept secret by the au-
thorities, who are waiting for the de-
velopments expected to follow Agui-
naldo's action in taking the oath Of al
legiance. Aguinaldo is preparing a
manifesto in which he will declare that
the war is over and call upon all in
lay down their arms and accept the
sovereignty of the United States. Agui-
naldo is ignorant of American insti-
tutions and American history, but he
SCC1uo " DC OpCl w So4f ~
ton. He is DESTROYS that the insur-
gents funds in possession Of the Unit
ed States be devoted to the education
of the native youth, as has been sug-
gested.
Macarthur Reports Surrenders.
Washington, D. c., April 5.-The fol-
lowing cablegram has been received
at the War department from General
Macarthur at Manila: "Brigadier
General Robert P. Hughes reports sur
render at Banga, northwest Panay,
on March 81, thirty officers, 1856 men,
105 rifles. General kobbe reports
twenty-one men and twenty-one guns
surrendered on March 81, northern
Mindanao. Commissary frauds being
investigated; not sufficient gravity to
cause concern; apparently due irregu-
larity sales savings. Press reports in
exact and misleading
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
FLAMES SWEEP FARMS.
Prairie Fire Devastates District and
Causes Heavy JCS3

Causes Heavy Loss.
Huron, S. D., April ga prairie fire
swept over a stretch of country east Of
the Chicago, Milwaukee and st. Paul
railway, starting few miles southeast
of Virgil and travelling north ten or
twelve miles. The burned district is
two miles wide. Several farmers s1lf-
fercd heavy losses. Frank Wood lost
his house, barn, and supply of hay
and corn; Arthur Thompson lost a
barn, and the immense sheep-sheds on
the J. Fl. Cone ranch, four miles north
OF Virgil, were destroyed. Thousands
Of tons of hay were burned. The flames
were driven by a gale blowing forty
niles an hour,
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05

Bill-"My dear lady, l got this scar
at Gettysburg.'
The lady--"How did you come to &c,
it, poor man.
Bill-"Just my luck to be hangin'
aroun' town when the vaccine physi.
clans made der roun'."
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
Short GlayScy.

My husband came home very lat,
last night"
What was his excuse. dear?"
I think he must have gone to ?
horse auction
"Indeed?'
Yes. he said he tried few DO.
MES.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1901-04-05
ProSross.

stubb-"Is Nibbs making any prog
ress in the literary world?'
PENN suppose so. He has raked
up an ugly middle name and calls hi
ballroom 'den."