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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-06-27
LIFE in MEXICO,
HAPPY LAND WHERE PEOPLE
NEVER HURRY.
What We Call Backwardn.ss Seem. to
BE the Ideal Condition After ALI
Incidence Has Counter Charm In
Luxury.
Especial Lottery

The private residences of Mexico are
for the most part constructed of adobe
and concrete, though hewn stone is
not infrequently employed throughout
In height they vary from one to three
stories, the former class being by far
the most popular. The exteriors are
generally severe from an architect
ural standpoint, though the use Of
variously tinted calcimines produces a
strikingly picturesque effect. The
house is almost invariably built on
the plan of hollow square, in the CEN
ter of which is a spacious court or pa
Ito, densely filled with ported shrub
berry and jardinieres of flowers in end
less variety. The appointments of the
houses belonging to the wealthy
classes are frequently of most luxu-
rious character, the furnishings almost
invariably being of European importa-
ton. The locks on all doors are in
verified, while the keys thereto are Of
enormous size, frequently being foot
in length and weighing over pound.
The Mexican people are devout low
ers of home life, and hence COMPARE
lively few Of them ever get beyond
their national boundaries. They are
likewise fond of entertaining their
friends, and the hospitality of a Mex
lean host or hostess is a worldwide
proverb. To such an extent is this
true, that in many of the towns, hotels
are unknown institutions, even strang-
ers being assured of entertainment in
almost any household.
Urban Homes of Mexico.
OF corresponding uniqueness to the
drban homes of Mexico is the life that
obtains on the great haciendas of the
rural districts. While engaged in Sc
curing material for this sketch the
writer made visit to Aranjuez, one
of Mexicos most beautiful country
places, situated near Guaymas, in the
state of Sonora. Here the most ideal
istic phases of life on a representative
hacienda were experienced. The place
has been named after the country seat
of the King of Spain, situated not far
distant from Madrid; and the fact that
with all its present loneliness, it was
originally redeemed from the desert
in the midst of which, like veritable
oasis, it lies, renders its regal title all
the more appropriate.
Notwithstanding the air of indo-
lence which to a greater or less extent
pervades the Mexican hacienda, there
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-30
BELGIAN PRINCE sMU66LER
Henri de Croy Found With Nu-
merous Diamonds and En-
eraIds on Him.

New York, April 29.-The Times will
say tomorrow:
As Prince Henri de Croy Of Belgium,
who arrived in Hoboken on the Holland
American liner Potsdam yesterday, was
preparing to leave the pier he was ac-
costed by Custom Inspector Andrew
McCourt and informed that an examina-
ton OF his person would be necessary.
AS result OF that examination the in
spector found a magnificent diamond and
emeral bracelet, a gentleman's ring, two
Angora shawls and three snuff boxes.
The prince was not detained and is sup
posed to have gone to Washington. the
destination mentioned in his declara-
ton.
Three trunks and two valises made up
the princes luggage and these had b 'en
examined and passed by Inspector
James Martin, and the prince, thinking
the ordeal with the inspectors at an end,
was in the act OF taking his departure
when McCourt detained him and escort
ed him to the DOCTORS cabin on board
Potsdam, where he was searched. II it
is shown that the prince is merely on a
visit to this country and had no inten
ton OF smuggling the articles they will
be returned to him the customs men
said
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-30
FIRE AT BUENA VISTA.
Cold Storage Warehouse on Fire
Plenty Of Smoke but Very
Little Damage Done.

Fire was discovered in the cold stor
about 10 o'clock this morning. An
alarm was given and the department
quickly responded. The fire was quick
ly located in the little cold storage ware
house, which has been but recently
built, Immediately behind the kitchen.
There was an immense volume OF
smoke issuing from the little building
and, as it was built up against the main
building, the hotel was in considerable
jeapordy.
The fire boys soon cut holes iu the
roof and located the fire in the saw dust,
which was in two layers between the
sides of the building. The fire smould-
cred, but after pouring considerable
water on it, through the roof, they soon
had it under control.
Gene Underhill explains the cause Of
the fire as follows:
The cook desired some place to rur
the water off from the kitchen. Mr.
Underhill secured an augur and bit with
which to bore the hole through the par
tition, but instead OF using them, the
cook thought he could expedite matters
by using poker to make the hole This
he did, never thinking OF the saw dust
used to make the building heat proof
he hot poker Communicated the fire to
the saw dust, which smouldered quite a
while before it was discovered.
1t was fortunate thing that the fire
did not occur at night, as the building
would then have been endangered, es
pecially had itsmouldered until it gained
headway.
The damage to the building wi prob
ably amount to about S25.
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-30
Grand Junction. Colorado. Tuesday. April 80. 1901.
GREAT ELECTRIC PLANT ASSURED.
HON. GEO. SMITH SUCCESSFUL AT CLEVE.
EAND...HlGH LINE DITCH SHCHEME
is CONSUMATED.

The scheme OF
George Smith according
ceived yesterday Smith
matter had practically closed He stated
leave Cleveland May with the capitalists
posed make
in the proposed
letters
OF
The
has been received today with the
Mr. Smith
ough exploited this several months The details
would only solve the High
manufactures for electrical
The scheme
Mining and Fuel
The absorption of the rights
ditch, will
furnish all the electric which this
desirable.
build
great enterprise without some compensatng benefits
Those who
der this proposed High Line canal will
that
which will
They
rights All will have
project consummated.
Here the opportunity Of the
this
opportunity presented is given.
Mr. Smith will arrive in plain
what conditions this project bs
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-30
Bows and Girls

Who wish employment thinning beets
should leave their names and addresses
at the office Of the Colorado Sugar Man
ufacturing company, together with a
written statement from their parents or
guardians, that permission is granted
tn, IN to work for the company, form
for which will be furnished upon appli-
cation to the company.
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-30

Lost-Ladies' gold watch, Elgin move
ment. Or outside OF case letters M. A.
B. Leave at this Office and receive
generous reward and no q uestions asked
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-30
Notice of Filing for School d.
rector.

The following gentlemen have filed
their notice Of intention to become can
didates for school director to be voted
for at the school election Monday, May
9Th, 1901:
j. M. P. Mart n for three year term.
G. Il. Arthur for three year term.
VIM. Bomgardner for four year term.
5. M. Bradbury for five year term.
VIM. A. Marsh for five year term.
VIM. A MARSH,
Secretary.
A good time is promised at the dance
tonight,
The daily sentinel., 1901-04-30

'...-n.- III
NgANYE
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
BLIZZARD IN MONTANA
STORM BROKE WITH SUD-
DEN FURY.
Wind Accompanying the Snow
Reached II Velocity of
45 Miles an Hour.

HELENA. Mont, Dec. 2s.--A storm
struck Helena this morning with q
suddenness that was startling. and an
apparently calm. warm morning was
transformed In almost twinkling in
to what was a bowling blizzard. A
few minutes before the storm struck,
many people noted peculiar cloud
effect in the valley, huge cloud shap-
ed like a great mountain, leaden in
color, reaching from the valley Of
Prlckley Pear to the vaulted dome
above swept UP the valley, resembling
In many respects cloud that usually
means cyclone in other state. When
the cloud reached Helena 1t proved to
be the advance guard OF a blizzard.
Snow descended rapidly while the wind
ragged, The storm lasted almost an
hour and since then there has been n
high wind.
Section Director T., J. Glass, said the
wind this morning attained a velocity
of 45 miles an hour, The storm came
from the northwest and was general
over the western and central portions
Of Montana,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
KITCHENER REPORTS.
Another Disaster 10 British Arms in
South Africa

LONDON Dec. 2s.-Thc following
dispatch has been received from Lord
Kitchener. dated Johannesburg:
General Rumble reports that on the
night Of December q. Colonel Fire
mans camp at Zeefontein. consisting
Of three companies OF yeomanry and
two guns. was successfully rushed by
a strong commando under De Wet. 1t
is feared the casualties were heavy,
TWO regiments of light horse are pur-
suing the Beers"
Boer resistance has always been very
strong In that part Of Orange River
Colony which was the scene Of General
De Vets Christmas coup. a great
quadrangle Of block houses is being
blllt there. At the southeast corner
Of this quadrangle Is an open space
from Bethlehem to Lindley, where the
square OF block houses is still lncom-
plete and here De Wet made his at
tack. Colonel Firman's force probably
amounted to 400 men and the disaster,
especially the loss OF guns, the posses
sion Of which may enable De Wet to
successfully attack the block houses.
creates a disturbing impression.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
CONSTITUTION ADOPTED
Methodist Episcopal Church Ra,iheB
Charges.

CHICAGO. Dee. 2G.--The announce
mcnt here today that the new consti-
tuition Of the Methodist Episcopal
church which was adopted nj the last
general conference Of that denomina
tion held at the Auditorium In 1900 and
referred TO the various conferences
throughout the country has finally been
npproyd by the three quarter vote re-
qured. The vote il as follows. Ayes.
SsGs, nays. 223i.
The principal changes provided for
In the constitution are:
II gives women the right 10 VII as
delegates In the general conference.
It gives lRymcn's electoral meetings
authority to vote on constitutional
questions.
II changes the vote necessary In gen
eral conference to amend the c0nstl-
tuition from -fourthS to two
thirds.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
sQUATTERs MUST LEAVE,
Island of Lacosta Made a Rendezvous
for Smugglers.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla, Dec. 26.-The
Spanish squatters on the Island of La
costa, government reservation near
the mouth of Charlotte harbor, must
leave there at once, under orders from
the treasury department. The revenue
cutter Hamilton, acting under orders
visited the island last week and Lieu
etnant +. 5. VanBaskerick landed and
delivered the ultimatum TO the squat
ters There We're about 40. including a
number of men, women and children,
They were found on the beach osten-
sibly fishing. Over a year ago the
cutter Mclean visited the island and
captured a number Of smugglers. They
found that the island was made a rem
desvous for smuggling liquors into the
Florida mainland the fishing business
being only a ruse. The island contains
several hundred acres. Most Of the
people there are Spanish. II the squat
ters refuse to go within 30 days or
so, troops from Key West will be sent
to drive them away.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
COLORED LABOR
AND HIGH TARIFF
The Two Great Political Ques.
tiOns in Australia al the
Present Time.
PEOPLE MUCH STIRRED UP
Passage Of Acts Restricting Ka-
naka Immigration Will Great
ly Affect Sugar Industry
Of the Federation.

VICTORIA. b. G.. Dec. 2s.-Hon. W.
II. Montague x-secretary Of state Of
Canada, arrived by the steamer Aoran-
ri. from Australia, yesterday Speak
INK of the federation In the south Seas,
he said that the recent tariff will
greatly AFFECT trade with Canada and
the United States but a market could
be found for machinery. wheat manu-
fscturies fabrics and other goods from
this continent The people OF Austria
la are much stirred up over the new
tarln The great political questions in
Australia a present are tho high tarin
and colorcd labor. Upon the Settle
ment Of the latter depended largely the
sugar Industry OF Queensland. The
passage Of acts restricting Kanaka i'm
migration will greatly AFFECT sugar
plantations. The doctor attended the
opening Of the new federal parliament
which was a magnificent reception.
Australians have greatly advanced in
labor legislation. having a minimum
wage and pension for workmen OF over
6j years. The federation Is anxiously
awaiting the construction OF the Pa
cihc cable.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27

the recognized guardian Of Catholic
interests In the Holy Land Following
his entry into the church came the
beautiful service Of Yespers and the
benedictlon. In the evening the church
was never without its crowd cf wor-
shippers. At II o'clock Mathis we're
sung and a few minutes before mid
night all was hushed. Then on the
stroke Of the hour the Gloria arose
all kneeling in profound alteration.
70 usher In Christmas morning.
Immediately afterward the Pa
triarchs ascended the high altar and
commenced TO celebrate high mass
Thenceforward throughout Christmas
day every altar In the sacred edifce
was occupied by priests saying masses
Many deyotees who took their places
at 10 o'clock Christmas evening kept
their vigil until II o'clock Christmas
day. anxious not to miss one moment
Of the ceremonies on the site OF the
birthplace OF Christ.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
Sequel of Riot at The Preside,
San Francisco, Christ.
mas Evening.
BUILDING BADLY WRECKED
Nearly 200 Soldiers Surrounded
Building and BOmbarded it
With Bullets and Stones
Leaders Arrested.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 2s.-LAst
nights riot at the Preside had a Sc
quel tonight. The saloon Of Dave Tar
pey just outside the Preside. where
last nights trouble occurred, was COM
pletely wrecked tonight.
About O'Clock nearly go soldiers sur
rounded Tarpey's saloon and began
shooting and firing rocks into the
building. Windows and doors were
broken and bar fixtures demolished. A
riot call was answered by a platoon Of
mounted artillery. who quickly sup
pressed the riot. Several arrests we're
made.
William Ross. a soldier who has been
doing extra duty at Tarpeys saloon,
elected two soldiers from the place on
Tuesday night because they we're un-
ruly and for this he incurred the en-
nifty Of the mob element among the
soldiers.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
THE NEW GOVERNOR,
Arrived In Washington in 1884 and Has
Been Prominent In Politics.

Arrived In Washington in 1884 and Has
Been Prominent In Politics.
OLYMPIA, Wash, Dec. s6-Henry
G, Mcbride, lieutenant governor of the
State of Washington, who will become
governor, came to this state from Cali
furnia In 1884. In California he taught
school and studied law prior to his
removal to this state, He located first
ut LaConner, In Skagit county, where
In 1885 he established weekly news
paper at the same time pructiclng his
profession. In 1887 he removed TO
Mount Vernon, the county seat of
Skaglt county, where he now resides.
In the same year he formed law part
nership with General E. NJ. Carr and
Harold Preston OF Seattle. The firm
name was Mcbride, Car 4 Preston. II
continued in business for two years,
when 1t was dissolved. In 1899 Nc
Bride was elected superior judge,
serving four years At the close OF
his term he assumed a prominent part
In state politics and no move has ever
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
IN UTAH.

SALT LAKE, Dec, 96.-The storm
which has been raging throughout
the Northwestern Intermountain coun-
try today struck Salt Lake At $50 this
afternoon with a suddenness and fury
that startled the residents.
From a dead calm the wind increas-
ed with remarkable rapidity and with
In few moments had attained veloc-
lty OF fully 80 miles an hour. bring
ing with 1t binding snow storm
which ragged with the fury Of blizzard
for over two hours, The storm came
from the northwest and although Of
comparatively short duration was one
OF the severest felt in this section for
years.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
DEMOCRATIC soUABBLE.
Differences Of New York Democrats
Grow More Aggravated.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-The factional
differences among the Democrats OF the
Seventh congressional district over
nominating OF a candidate FOR the seat
left vacant by the resignation Of Mich
olas Muller. reached the election bu-
reau today. Friends OF Jos. F.
o'Grady, represented by Asa Bird
Gardiner. filed protests against the
nomination OF Perry Belmont.
The cause OF the contest is a per-
sonal quarrel between Richard Croker
and Perry Belmont. The latter has
threatened to sue the Tammany leader
for libel
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
"STEEPLE JOE DEAD"
Joe Lawler, the Original Steeple
Climber. Passes Away.

NEW YORK, Dec. 2s.-''Steeple joe,
Iawler, the original steeple climber. is
dead AT Gouvenir hospital. Lawler was
~ years Of age. and during his time as
'steeple jack" probably ascended
more steeples and tutored more pupils
In his dangerous trade than any other
man in the county. Lawler was
originally member OF the rre depart
ment and 1t was In the training he
received as a fireman that he developed
his ability as a steeple climber. While
a member Of a ladder company he
made q record OF ascending over ls2
feet in a trihe over two minutes. Law
Ter was sent throughout the country
by the fire department to exhibit ap-
paratus and performed some daring
feats at his trade OF scaling the side
OF buildings When he vas in San
Francisco on this mission in 1895 he
met and married Cleo Levine, an ac-
tress. He, ,Ellded the ball on the top Of
the hagstah' 'bf the dome OF the Pulit-
Ter building five times, swinging 435
feet in the air while thousands OF peo-
pie below watched him with anxiety.
He worked at Old Trinity and Grace
churches, helped place Diana on the
tower OF Madison Square Garden and
handled the preliminary rigging on the
high Poughkeepsie bridge across the
Hudson. He served in Cuba and Por-
to Rico during the war with Spain.
and superintended the building OF the
first military bridge in Porto Rico.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
SHIPS CARGO AFIRE
SHINANO MARU PUTS BACK
FROM SEA.
Fire is Raging in Her Cargo of
Cotton Bound From Seat
tie to Yokohama.

SEATTLE, Dec. 2s.-The Nippon Yu-
sen Kaisha liner Shinano Maru is afire
at Port Townsend. Meager details Of
the confiagTation which is raging in
her hold arrived this evening by the
steamer North Pacific. The Shlnano
left this port for Yokohama week
ago last Wednesday with several thou
sand tons of cotton and general freight
She put back from sea and early this
morning she arrived at Port Townsend
flying signals of distress. The Shinano
took out the most valuable Oriental
cargo ever sent from this Oort
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
DECEMBER 81

been made IN Skngit county or indeed
In the Northwest combination formed
several years ago by Republican lcad-
crs In that part Of the state, without
the cooperation Of Judge Mcbride.
IN 1900 he was elected lieutennnt-g gov
crnor on the Republican ticket
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
CHRISTMAS IN BETHLEHEM.
Manner in Which Christmas Eve and
Christmas Day Were Celebrated.

NEW YORK, Dec, 26.-The World
prints a cablegram from Bethlehem,
showing the manner in which Christ
mas eve and Christmas day were this
year celebrated in the Holy Land. Ac-
cording TO the dispatch from Bethle-
hem the sky was clear and the air chill
on the day before Christmas, At an
early hour crowds commenced to
stream In from Jerusalem and other
towns. Many travelled from Europe,
some even from America. The Euro
pean costumes mingled with the bright
dresses made the scene varied and WV
i'd with colors, while in the throng were
seen many fair faced Bethlehem wom-
en- At the Church OF the Nativity
at Bethlehem, the LatinS, the Greeks
and the Armenians each have n place
of worship, but the ceremonies which
attracted the thousands We're those at
the Catholic church. Throughout the
morning crowds flocked to the magni-
ticent Church Of the Nativity, inclos-
ing the cave, believed by many schol-
ars to be the actual birthplace of
Christ. 1t was brilliantly illuminated.
During the afternoon multitude of
people crowded the great square 'front.'
ing the church. covering the house
tops on every side, The procession then
appeared, the Patriarchs escorted by
Turkish soldiers preceded by the Ka-
vases, or official guard Of the Pa
triarchs and convent, advancing to
the church. Following the sacerdotal
procession came that Of the French
consul and his stan in uniform with
an escort of mounted guards, he TAX
ing precedent as representing France.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
FIRE At PORTLAND.
Brown Building Damaged to the Ex-
tent OF $4,000.

PORTLAND. Dec. 2s.-The Brown
building. a fve-story brick at the cor
ner Of Grand avenue and Hawthorn
avenue was badly damaged by FIRE this
afternoon. The four upper stories We're
occupied ns a lodging house and sever
al Of the inmates barely escaped with
their lives. The total loss Is $50.
The building is insured for $4,000.
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
DAMAGE m roET TOWNSEND.
storm Ragged on Straits OF Juan De
Fuca.

PORT TOWNSEND, Dec. 25-Last
night and today the most furious storm
Of the season swept over this section
NJ Puget Sound and the Straits Of Juan
De Fuca. and shipping has been prac-
tically at a standstill Mail boats from
the Straits failed 10 arrive and boats
from here were delayed until n late
hour this afternoon. Telegraph and
telephone communication has been cut
on. the wirea being down both north
and south OF this city,
The morning Astorian. [volume] (Astoria, Oregon) 1899-1930, 1901-12-27
MILES RESUMES DUTIES.

WASHINGTON, Dec 26-General
Miles resumed his duties in command
Of the army today II is said that he
decided to accept the situation with
the best possible grace and will say
or do nothing 10 continue the contro-
Vergy