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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Auburn Hair In Po1itie..

On the day after the November cleo
ton. when the daughters Of Gov.-elect
A. B. White Of West Virginia sent their
father a telegram congratulating him
on his "red-headed way of winning"
they probably were not aware that
since West Virginia had become state
six of its nine governors had auburn
locks. Such. however, is said to be the
case. MacCorkle. who was the last
Democratic governor, and Mr.. White,
whose inauguration takes place on
March I, rank as the two most pro-
nounced auburn-haired exScutives.-
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Il should like to tell you a story"

found themselves alone. 1t was per-
feet night-star-lit. redolent with the
springtime-a night for love.
They were standing together by an
open window, and passing zephyr
blew lock Of her hair across his eyes.
At the moment it was the one thing
needful to blind him to the past. With
q motion that was the tenderest invita-
ton he held out his arms; with a
movement as natural Isabel laid her
lead upon his breast. Words were not
necessary; their love was unspeakable.
Afterwards when the influences
were changed. Wainwright was wrung
with remorse. He knew his relations
to both were dishonorable and he de-
termined to break with the other
woman"
Here the Frenchman interrupted.
"Quite right" he vouchsafed. Even a
mans word Of honor cannot compel
him to marry a woman he no longer
loves"
For a moment the Honorable Mr..
Carter was silent. Outside came the
swish OF oars in the adjacent river and
the strain of song borne on the mel
ow, languorous air.
The woman In the black gown. who |
as directly opposite him. had dropped
sr handkerchief. and wien she re-
1inod II no agaiz took up t4s thread |
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
rrave,. o, Woman Aged 1os.

Mrs. Margaret Anne Neve is re-
markable old lady living in London in
good health and the full possession Of
all her faculties at the full age of 108
years. She was born in the island of
Guernsey on May Is, 1892. That was
the year in which George Washington
was elected to his second term as pres
ident of the United States. In that
year civil rights in England were given
to the Catholics for the first time since
the reign of Henry VIII. In that year
was formed the first European coali-
ton against France, and in that year
England made certain Of, her Indian
empire by the capture Of Seringapatam
and the submission Of Tippoo Sahib.
It was the year before Louis XVI. and
Marie Antoinette died on the scaffold.
Mrs. Neve's maiden name was Harvey.
Miss Harvey was girl Of Ii when the
battle of Trafalgar was fought. When
the battle of Waterloo was fought she
was two years past her majority. Her
memories of that time are clear and
definite. She saw much Of the exiled
French General Charles Francois Du-
mouriez, who conducted the celebrated
"canonnade de Valmy," and he was one
of the many admirers Of her wit and
beauty. In Waterloo year she married
Mr.. Neve, Kentish gentleman of in
dependent means, and went with him
on continental tour, which included
a visit to the historic battlefield. She
picked upon the field Of Waterloo what
is still one of her most cherished pos
sessions belt buckle worn by one
of the Imperial Guard. When Marshal
Butcher went to England after Water
loo Mrs. Neve was presented to him
and showed him the buckle. Her we'd
ding tour was the prelude to long
series of travels, and when, after TWEEN
ty-flve years of married life, Mrs. Neve
was left a widow she continued her
journeyings with Mrs. Huyshe, her
warm friend. Mrs. Huyshe was great
collector of curios and antiques. Al
most the whole of Europe was travelled
over by these two energetic women be-
fore the days Of railroad, when travel
ing meant something OF effort and dis
They were in Spain In 1852.
when the Alhambra was being restor-
ID, and Mrs. Neve has a collection Of
lies and original decorations which
he secured that time from the ruins
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Conscrlption in Belgium.

Military service in Belgium Is by
CONSUMPTION and every lad Of q il
obliged to submit to the draft. II he
draws number higher than that Of
the number of recruits called from hia
district he gets off free and can never
be called again to serve. If, on the
contrary, he draws a number within
the limit. he must serve or furnish q
substitute for whom he pays 1.60o
francs ($320). The result Of this sys-
tenn is that the army is made up Of
either the sons Of the poorest families
OF the country or the undesirable char.
acters who lend themselves as .substi.
tutes. The tone Of the service has. BEEN
lowered to a shocking degree and
right-minded politicians agree that the,
army should be composed entirely q,
volunteers or else the every-man-a-sol.l
der system adopted. The military
question will now be submitted TO
parliamentary committee composed OF
six generals, twelve deputies and all
the ministers Of state. Chicago NewA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

Eccentricities Of genius do not figure
yery largely in Mr.. Howells recent
"reminiscences OF our great writer's of
sne last generation. There is no COM
tort m his book for silly young men
who try to excuse their own lapses
from decency by the examples of By
ron and Poe; for Mr.. Howells shows
That our foremost Americans were
eiean-nvlng as well as high-thinking
citizens. The possession of genius does
not confer exemptions; it imposes
weightier responsibilities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

When the usual committee repre-
senting the two houses called on Pres
ident Mckinley on the day they as
sembled, it is said the president cor
daily remarked that he was glad to
zee them and glad that congress was
again in session. This is pleasanter
attitude than that of dread with which
many people regard the assembling Of
Che national legislature. When great
national political conflicts are taking
place there is sometimes reasons for
apprehension. At the present time
there Is need Of constructive legisla-
tion. and we ought rather to be sorry
Chat congress has but three months in
which to accomplish it than to regret
that 1t has met to undertake the task.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
The Veterans Last Rattle.

The Veterans Last Battle.
The veteran sits in his easy chair on
his porch at the hour Of noon,
And looks thro' the clouds of his long
stemmed pipe Ger the bountiful
meadows Of June.
Till the fire dies out Of the odorous
leaves that under their ashes are
hid,
And the fire is quenched in his yet
keen eye by the drop Of Its trem-
ulous lid;
Then he mods and he dreams. forgetful
Of all-the mortgage, the crops,
and the rain:
For the bugles and drums of the long
ago are echoing aloud in his
brain.
The bugles and drums have ceased,
have ceased, the cannon roar not
on the hill:
The stiffness Of noon has been broken
alone by the pipes of the locust
shrill:
He slips from the arms Of his easy
chair and lies outstretched on
the floor.
As he fell from his horse in his younger
days and lay in the dust and the
gore.
The doctor will come and mutter "his
heart" but never doctor can
know
He was killed by the bullet that
wounded him once in a battle Of
long ago.
Atlanta Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
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BY e. ]. KEYEs.

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Dinner was being served at the
bungalow Of the consul-general at
Bankok.
The omnipresent punkab waved
noiselessly overhead, cooling the even
Ing air, which was heavy with the
odor OF the lotus flowers. The guests
conversed gaily in languages foreign to
tnelr own, for fluent tongue Is essen
tlal to friendships in Siam.
The men, and the women, too, with
one exception were dressed in spot
less white. This exception proved to
be the most beautiful woman in the
room. Perhaps, as she had passed the
heydey OF her youth, she considered
her black gown as more appropriate,
and the fact that the absolute purity of
her skin shone with exquisite beauty
against that gown was beyond argu-
ment
There was a lull in the conversation.
Apropos of your last remark on the
duty OF man toward a woman who
loves him." said the Honorable Raleigh
Carter, as he turned to member OF
the French legation on his left, 81
should like to tell you a story"
The attention Of the table was his
In an instant, for the minister told a
story well-a rare accomplishment.
Years ago." he began, "no matter
the number, young fellow we will
call Wainwright was student at
Harvard. He went there, fresh from a
country town, more of a boy than most
men at his age, with simplicity and
goodness written on his face, end a
power to gain friends that was envied
him by many. He was so much in
earnest in everything he did his at
tentions were so rare and SO cour-
teous that he instantly became prom
inent figure at the college social func-
tons.
cat one Of these he met the sweet
est, most lovable young woman he had
ever imagined. She was the sister OF
his roommate, and through him the
Intimacy ripened.
you are the one fellow on earth
who is good enough for Isabel" he Of
ten told him. but Wainwright was
silent.
Back in that little village he re-
membered clinging arms, farewell
kiss, a promise of eternal faith. He
knew then. too late perhaps. that he
had never loved her, that she could
never reach those deep-laid chords that
this clever, refined young woman Of
the world had struck into harmony at
once.
"As the year passed it became part
Of his regime to spend the end Of each
week ct her home. and at last they
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
when Grant was in a Fog.

Charles A. Boutelle, member Of con-
naval record before he entered the
fields Of journalism and politics. His
knowledge of the sea is broad and in
innate and it was on account of that
he became the head Of the committee
on naval affairs Of the house. When
General Grant visited Maine about
1874 his itinerary included visit on a
yacht to Bar Harbor. Bar Harbor
could at that time be reached only by
boat. It was a prominent party that
accompanied the general. With him
were some members of his cabinet, the
governor and senators from Maine and
other officials of greater or less import
ance. OFF Rockland the yacht ran into
a fog so dense that nothing was visible
a few feet distant. The party assem-
bled in the cabin, shut the disagree
able weather outside and made as mer-
~ as could we'll be. Suddenly 1t was
noticed that Mr.. Boutelle was missing
and one of the party ON going in search
found him, gloomy Of face, outside
leaning against mast. Come, man, !"
called the searcher, "cheer UP and join
us in the cabin" mo. thank you"
was the response, I'D rather remain
on deck while this fog continues"
ooh, come along" urged his friend.
"Why, you aren't afraid of little fog
are you. and you sailor, too?" yes,
am afraid" holly responded the fu-
ture head Of the committee on naval
affairs, 'and it's because am a sailor
that am afraid. You landlubbers
don't know enough about the sea to
realize the danger you are in. Here
we are in fog as thick as Pillsbury's
head and as heavy as one of Garcelon's
speeches, off a dangerous coast, and
you expect me to sing and do didoes.
Say" he inquired, where do you sup
pose the state and national govern
ment would be If this yacht should go
down?" The friend. who was also a
host, had not thought Of that aspect of
affairs. But he thought of it in that
light from that moment. His face be-
came grave and his spirits dropped
until they were lifted by the lifting OF
the mist.-Bangor (Me.) Commercial
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Odd Dinners in New York.

1t Is very unimportant part of the,
civilized world whose existence is not
celebrated by dinner in this CITY at
least once year. Australians living
in New York are the latest to fall into
line, and they propose to dine together
IN few weeks. Every civilized nation
is represented here by dining society.
Nearly every state in the Union has its
society here. and at least dozen coun-
ties OF this state are also represented
by societies.-New York Sun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

Various scientific departments in
England recently held a conference In
which they sought to obtain govern
naent powers for protecting the deli
ease instruments in the Kew and
ssreenwich observatories from any
magnetic disturbances that arise from
Sne working OF electric tramways and
railways in their vicinity.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
New German Machine,

The new German machine gun re-
Gently stood the test of its trial with
infantry and cavalry at the maneuvers
so well that it is to be supplied to
the whole army, the regiments on the
western frontier receiving it first. The
gun is mounted with springs on four.
wheeled carriages drawn by four
horses. A man to take charge OF the
horses is mounted and four others
ride, two on the gun carriage and two
on the timber. The gun has an ex.
tremely rapid breach mechanism and
is provided with bronze water Jacket.
The timber contains $50 cartridges II
belts, which work automatically an
so rapidly. according to some state
ments, that as many as 500 or COO
shots can be fred within q minute.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

No orders have yet been sent out
70 % the Oregon looking to that ships
eoming home. but it is said at the
navy department that she will be
thought to the Mare island navy yard
within the next three months. Exten-
ave repairs will be required by the
oregon and 1t is not unlikely that the
union iron works may get the con-
tract for the work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

n the future the United States
etaAmsnip Scindia is to be known as
AJAX. The scindia. it is said, acquired
- unenviable reputation by the
amount OF SCOT and cinders she emitted
from her smokestack. The men on
hoard the Scindia acquired a disrespect
nor her and altered her name to the
'>Cinders."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

An earthquake. lately. in Caracas.
Venezuela, brought ruin and terror.
THE city was in a state of chaos for
aayA The keeper OF the Jail. which
alwayA has inmates confined there for
politicaf offenses, issued the following
notice, which ought to have amused
q well as treasured those who read
Il ITO the public: ] have the sat,
tataction to inform the families OF
eAoss who are detained here that this
mornings earthquake has happily
aaused no accident WITHIN this estate
Hshmen$,S y ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
AIistletoe Imported from Epr,.nd,

MBtIotoo imported from ENGLAND.
We are obliged to import all Of our
fine mistletoe from England, because.
though plenty Of the plant grows in
this country. 1t is poor stuff compared
with the British product. The latter
has glossy leaves and thick-clustered
berries four times as big as those Of
the American variety, whose fruit is
small and easily knocked of in hand
ling.-Washington Post.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Marriage st an Army Post.

In an article in the December Wo-
mans Home Companion, entitled
Holiday Week at an Army Post"
Harriet A. Lusk describes as follows
a military wedding performed at an is
olated post in Arizona: Such unex-
pected things happen in military life!
We nearly lost our breath when in the
midst Of our gayety an order came for
Mr.. Knox to go to the Philippines. He
and Miss Porter were to be married
next June, and he insisted upon 'leav-
ing her a bride instead OF fiancee,
hoping she might join him If not soon
recalled. Only a few In the garrison
had known that the order to our SEN
Tor lieutenant was not wholly unex-
pected. The colonel's family had
guarded well the secret. The
ceremony, with all its features, was
so picturesque and SO unlike those we
have seen in civilian life. On the at
ternoon of New Years day blue-coated
soldiers walked with formal tread up
and down the walk which led from the
colonels quarters to the chapel. At
the former place national flag almost
hid the little veranda which was trans
formed into a bower of flowers and
foliage. for the day was warm and dry,
as IL nature, too, smiled upon the oc-
casion. Soft rugs carpeted the walk to
the gate, and there the bridal party
formed after the guests had been re-.
ceived. A tiny girl and boy tastefully
gowned formed fair advance-guard
for the party, and scattered flowers on
the way from the Southwick home to
the chapel. The stage was mass of
ferns. and In the center was q small
silk American flag. Here and there on
the walls Of the chapel were military
ensigns and guidons in beautiful colors,
and a portierre of flags hid the bal
cony, behind which stringed quartet
struck sweet So aims. The ceremony
was performed N front Of the stage,
and the solemn words OF the ritual
were spoken to the strains Of the hid
den music. Through the ribboned aisle
the bridal procession retreated and
marched to the coloneJ's home. The
regimental band played IN welcome,
and squads Of soldiers stood IN atten-
ton about the AVN. Wills Mr.. and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

The New York socialists have com.
menced crusade that has for it's OBJ
Jet the enlistment Of the women in
saelr cause. To this end they have in
corporated a Woman's Socialist So
ssety. which has Just held session in
6rooklyn. All the orators were wom-
On. Their purpose is to set on foot a
movement for the Incorporation Of like
organizations in all the states
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
The Kentucky . Fine shin.

Latest reports from the Kentucky.
sent from Gibraltar, show that thisi
fine ship bids fair to be a record break
er in the matter of efficiency. fqrr on
her arrival at that point, following :
very successful run across the Allan
tic, her machinery and boilers were
reported as being in the Same condi-
tion as when she sailed from New,
York. The progress Of the Kentucky
to Manila will be watched with deem
interest by the navy department ON.
Gals, for the anticipation among those
competent to Judge Is that this vessel
will be as efficient in the matter Or
long and successful cruising as her
'lustricus predecessor. the Oregon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
The anecdote which follows must

The anecdote which follows must
undoubtedly be accepted as both au-
thentie and official, since it Is contain
Cd in report to the state department
BY an American consul. One of the
duties Of consul Is to discover, II he
can, and make known to his country
men all openings for profitable BUSH
ness in the district within which hic
Jurisdiction lies. Accordingly, we are
told how the Germans at Aix-la-Ch
pelle received an American circus. The
magnitude and character Of the bill
posting and the rapid erection OF the
huge tents filled them with astonish-
ment. On the day OF the circus not a
workman went to the factories, and
apindles lay In astonished idleness
The tents were crowded at each per-
Torrance. Vague antipathies against
che United States were changed to re-
spect and awe, any farther achieve
ment being deemed possible for Ameri-
sans. That commerce follows the flag
g trite assertion. The Aix-la-C Cha
pelle consul seems to add, especially
when the flag waves above an Ameri-
can circus!''
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Day Of the Submarine. Ro...

According to ]. P. Holland. inventor
Of the submarine boat, the day Of that
class OF vessels has arrived. It will
be especially available on such short
runs as those between England and
Ireland and between England and
France.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

\ That the young queen Of Italy stands
On good footing with the ladies Of
Her court may be inferred from are
mark soon after her elevation to the
throne. when one has to stand so
long and make 30 many courtesies, 1T
r best to seek comfort. My own prac-
tdcs as to wear easy corsets and shoes
that do not pinch" An innovation,
certainly Hitherto, royalty's attitude
toward the discomforts Of court dress
Aas been rather the philosophy OF Rip
Ven Wrinkle on seeing his wife at the
wash-tubs: well, suppose some
body has got to do it,"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

OF the old Moorish palace. Nothing,
perhaps, shows her love OF travel more
forcibly than the fact that in 1852. at
the age of 80, she made the journey to
Cracow, Poland. to see the memorial
erected to Kosciusko.-New York
Press.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Piercing Cr1Aa

The air was filled with piercing cries
1t was flock of mosquitoes, with bill,
unsheathed. buzzing their way to at
tack Jersey village.-New York
World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Mrs. Knox, beneath the national en-.
sign, received congratulations before
refreshments were served"
He Walked Nine M,leA

\ =
Henry Dorman, the oldest man IN
hansas-lO2 years-recently walked
from his home, nine miles northwest
OF Topeka, and called on Pension Agent.
Leland. Mr.. Dorman, bright and
hearty as man with fifty years less
to his credit, laughed at his own and
other persons pleasantries. He en-
tered the union army with his four
sons In 1863. He was then 65 years
old, says the Topeka correspondent Of
the st. Louis Republic. He belonged
to company F of the I'd Michigan cav
airy. At Richmond he was wounded
In his right hand and received a pen,
sion Of SIT a month. He has lived tor
twenty-six years in Missouri and has
just moved from Lamar to Kansas.
Dorman lives with his grandson. Up
to four years ago he never missed q
day with his ak in the woods. That
was when he was 90 years old. He
felled, cut and Kicked cord Of wood
a day-what some men Of 25 could not
do. My first pitched battle was at
Gettysburg" said Dorman. "Of course.
/ was in skirmishes, but that was my
first big battle. was under Curtis
and Fitzpatrick. I was in the battles
OF Failing Water and Spotsylvania,
and got into Richmond three times
with the raiders. was in the army
two years. six months and twenty
days."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

No matter how important you may
think you are today should you die to-
morrow the busy old world wouldn't
even miss yon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

Inc annual report on the Michigan
state penitentiary at Jackson shows
: Total population Of 72O. the lowest
q twenty-five years. The tailors' shop
lad but one man at work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31
Borrowing Powder.

A lieutenant of the United States
navy tells, in the Boston Herald. :
story about the etiquette Of naval sa-
lutes. A ship was on dropped ancnor
In little Haytian port known to have
battery in its forts. We gave the ma.
tional salute, but waited in vain for an
answer. I was sent ashore to demand
an explanation, and was told, with
many apologies. that no powder was
on hand, but that people had been sent
to a neighboring town for it, and the
salute would be returned as soon as IL
arrived. This did not please our cap
tain. who sent back word that il the
salute were not fired by sunset. he
would consider it an insult to the
United States. In answer to this q
dusky Haytian officer. covered with
gilt and trailing huge sword, came
on board and said that If we would
kindly lend him some powder the sa-
lutte would be returned at once. The
captain relented, gave him the pow.
der, and the booming Of twenty-ons
guns was soon heard.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-01-31

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Dinner was being served at the
bungalow OF the consul general at
Rapkok