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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
BLAMEs ROBERTS FOR WAC.
Sir Edward Clarke Says His Peace Terms
Were Too Severe.

London, Feb. 12.-Sir Edward
Clarke, the former solicitor general,
following up his speech of February
z before the Holborn Association,
has written letter to friend cit
ing Lord Roberts rejection of the
opportunity to propose peace terms
in June, 1900, when General Butler
had prepared the way by confer
ences with Christian Botha. Lord
Roberts replied, Unconditional sur
RENDER" the privates to be allowed
to go to their farms, with no prom
ises to the commanders or any one
who had taken an active part in
bringing on the war. 'This," says
Sir Edward Clarke, "put an end to
all negotiations. So the war has
gone on. The losses since have been
las officers and 1874 men killed in
action and died of wounds, 63 officers
and $500 men died of disease, and
$50 officers and 22,635 men invaded
home. We have spent from 100000
900 to s7O,O0O,OOO devastating a
country over which we desire to rule.
We do not seem day nearer 'un-
conditional surrender than seven
months ago." Sir Edward Clarke
then says he earnestly hopes terms
acceptable without dishonor will be
offered to the Beers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
MUST DErEND HOMES.


OK. tAnTcu miner ouS Bobt9 k1OerA May
Come to Capetown.
Cape Town, Feb. 12.-Sir Alfred
Miner reviewed 1000 men of the new
volunteer force and made a spirited
address to the officers. He expressed
his qualification at the loyal response
the colony had made to the cali, EN-.
phasized the great value of mounted
men and complimented the officers
and all concerned upon the excellent
work already done in stemming the
Boer invasion.
sit has been said that the enemy
would never come to Cape Town, but
anyone who, in the face of events of
the last few months, will say thing
is impossible because it seems i'm
probable is too silly to be argued
with. am aware that I risk being
called an alarmist, but it is better to
be called an alarmist than to run any
risk.
"There was time when it was re-
garded as impossible for the Beers to
penetrate the extreme west and
south of Cape Colony, but they have
reached one and are within a few
miles of the other. Therefore it is
necessary to take every precaution.
Most men prefer to be called alarm
lists and to safeguard their property.
That is better than to be called a fine
Plucky fellow and to lose your prop
erty."
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
I ROYAL. WEDDING ATiTHE HAGUE.
Queen Wi1helmina and Duke Henry Ar
H. Finally JJnited 90

Queen wilhclmina and Duke Henry Arr
Finally United.
The Hague, Feb. S.Queen Wilhel-
lnina's marriage to Duke Henry OF
Mecklenburg- Schwerin, who yester-
day became Prince Heinrich Of the
Netherlands, was huge family
affair. All Holland that could came
to The Hague to participate. Those
who stayed at their homes in other
cities and villages of the kingdom
celebrated with parades and ban
qnets. Never was seen more beau
tiful and happy wedding. The popu-
lar belief is that it is love match,
like that of Albert and Victoria, and
this gives a romantic coloring to the
event which is generally lacking in
royal marriages. The ceremonies
were the same simple and unritualis-
tic rites of the Reformed church by
which the humblest of Queen Wilhel-
mina's subjects are married. The
whole spirit of the affair was plain
and democratic, although the costly
gowns and jewels and the snowy nni-
forms of distinguished personages,
high officials of the kingdom, of the
army and navy, and representatives
of the people in parliament and the
municipalities furnished regal state
setting. The venerable pastor admin
istered to the bride and groom a
caution that their high positions
would not shield them from the COM
mon sufferings and sorrows of hui
mainly. Queen Wilhelmina made a
very winning and human bride. She
blushed and became confused over
the ceremonial with the ring, as all
brides are supposed to do. while her
happiness and pride over the enthusi,
assn of her people We're plainly deep
er than mere matter of form.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
CANAL TREATY REJECTED.
Great Britain Declines to Accept Senate
Amendment.

Amendment.
London, Feb. 9-It has been learned
py representative of the Associated
Press that reply will shortly be
sent to the United States Nicaragua
canal project. 1t will not comply
with the senate's demands. Neither
will it be in the nature of fat re-
fusal, though for purposes of i1nme-
diate construction, it will be tanta-
mount to such a refusal. 1t will con-
sist, mainly, in a counter proposal, or
proposals, likely to necessitate ex-
tended negotiations. The nature of
the proposal is not yet ascertainable.
Lord Pauncefote will probably be the
medium through whom the answer
will be sent and by whom the sub
sequent negotiations will chiefly be
conducted. In British official opinion
it is likely that several months will
elapse before the matter reaches a
conclusion, by which time the Hay
Pauncefote treaty will have elapsed,
on the basis of the senate's amend
ments. The British counter propos-
ais are now formulating, and it is
hoped an entirely new agreement sat
isfactory to both countries, will
eventually be reached.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
RECEIVER NAMED FOR COUNTESS.
George and Helen Gould VIII Manage


Sisters Income,
New York, Feb. 9.-Judge Lacombe,
in the United States circuit court,
has appointed George j. Gould and
Helen M. Gould receivers of all in
come of the Countess de Castellane
IN excess of 100000 per year. This
action was taken in suit brought
by Eugene Fischotf, an Austrian
creditor, against the Countess de
Castellane and against George j..
Gould, Edwin Gould, Howard Gould
and Helen M. Gould, as executors and
trustees under the will of Jaw
Gould. This suit is a general class
bill brought on behalf of the plain
tiff and all other creditors of the
Countess de Castellane who may
come in and join the plaintiff in this
suit. It is for the benefit of all
creditors, puts all on an equal foot
ing and prevents some from get
ting preference over others.
The bill alleges that the countess
owes in England and France about
twenty million francs and that her
income since her fathers death has
averaged 100000 per annum.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
uAz1NG NOT TO BLAME.
However, 1t May Have fastened Death
of BooZ and Breth.

AAo"SSCA, ~ Why nave ha6Ceneu Death
of Booz and Breth.
Washington, Feb. 1.-THE report
Of the special Congressional commit
tee which investigated the hazing of
Cadet Booz and the general subject
of hazing at West Point was sub
mitted to the house of representa-
tives by the chairman of the commits
tee, Representative Dick, together
with a bill making stringent regula-
tons against hazing, fighting and all
brutal practices.
The hazing of Cadets Booz and
Rreth are deliberately treated, but
the committee does not attribute
their deaths directly to hazing. The
report adds:
"But while we cannot fix upon haz-
ing the responsibility for these two
deaths, the possibility that it has
tened them and the blot it throws
on the otherwise fair and glorious
fame of the academy; it's conflict
with proper training and discipline,
and unfitness in this new century,
urges the adoption of reasonable, yet
we believe effective, measures for it's
eradication and the promotion of dis
cipline at the academy"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
col. ALBERT b. SHAW is DEAD.
Former Commander In Chief of g. A. r.
Passes Away.

Former Commander In Chief of @. A. r.
Passes Away.
Washington, D. c., Feb. 12.-Col. Al
bert Duane Shaw. former commander
IN chief OF the Grand Army of the Re-
public and Congressman from the
twenty fourth district of New York,
met a tragic death in his room at the
RIGGS house early in the morning. He
died OF apoplexy. When his room was
entered, at 10 o'clock by G. e. Glynn,
Colonep Shaw's secretary, the congress
man was found on the floor face down.
ward, where he had fallen when strick-
en-. Doctors hastily summoned
said the congressman had been dead
since about 2 o'clock, and that the
stroke had probably ended life imme-
diately.
Colonel Shaw's wife died just year
ago yesterday. Friends Of the con-
gresham say he spoke of the sad an
niversary with much feeling.
Colonel Shaw attended a banquet
Saturday night at the Ebbit house CIV
en- by the department of the Potomac.
Grand Army, in honor of Gen. Leo
Rassieur of st. Louis, commander in
chief Of the Grand Army. At the ban
Quet Colonel Shaw appeared in good
health. He made speech to his COM
rades, which many of them pronounce
one OF the best efforts of his life.
Speaker Henderson, Representative
Serano E. Payne, Senator Depew and
members Of the New York delegation
In the house were notified, and under
the direction of the speaker the SER
geant-at-arms of the house took charge
Of the body and directed that it be pre-
pared for burial. Colonel Shaw was
Republican and was born at Lyme,
Jefferson county, N. Y, December ~.
'1S41. He was educated at Belleville,
Union academy and Canton university.
He was United States consul at Toron-
to in 1868. He was promoted from that
place in 1878, and was removed by
President Cleveland in 1885 for being
an offensive partisan" He was
elected department commander of the
Grand Army in 1896 and in 1899 was
unanimously elected commander in
chief OF the Grand Army.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Two Children Die by Fire

Streator, ILL.,, Feb. 12.-Willie, aged
years, and Howard, aged 10 mont this,
sons of Edward Solomon, were burned
to death and their home completely
destroyed by fire. The mother was
temporarily absent, having stepped
across the alley to a neighbours, leav-
ting the two children asleep. A pass
erby discovered the roof on fire ran
to a fire box and turned in an alarm
not knowing the children were ii the
house. The bodies were recovered
when the fierce heat had been suhdued.
both being charred beyond recognition.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Martial Law Declared.
Madrid, Feb. 12.-Martial law has
been declared in Valencia.
To Abolish Hazinc

To Abolish Hazing.
Washington, Feb. 7.-As agreed to
the hazing paragraph of the military
academy bill reads as follows:
"That the superintendent Of the
military academy shall make such
rules, to be approved by the secre-
tary Of war, as shall effectually pre-
vent the practice of hazing; and any
cadet found guilty Of participating
in or encouraging or countenancine
such practice shall be summarily ex-
PEELED from the academy, and SHAH
not thereafter be reappointedi to. the
corps of cadets or be eligible for ap-
pointment as commissioned officer
in the army OF navy"
Small Boy Mamma. does God see
everything?" eyes dear" specs He
know what I am going to say?" .Yes,
dear" Does He know I'm going to
say Now l lay me'?'' eyes, dear"
well, amt. I'm going to say the
other one"
Of all Queen Victoria's eighty-three
children, grandchildren and great
grandchildreR only twelve arc dead.
She has descendants on the thrones
OF the two great empires of Great
Britain and Germany, and it is prob
able that within twenty years the
crowns of the three great empires of
Britain, Germany and Russia will all
be worn at the same time bvs her,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Canned Soup Causes De.th.

Toledo, o., Feb. 1.-THE entire pm
lily OF Charles T. Lewis, one ~
leading lawyers OF Toledo. is
from arsenjca' POISONING,
nestle, Jeannette Stark, " z1p5ha,
Mich, has died from the same cause
The girl was found dead in bed. The
other members Of the household. seven
In number, will recover. Mr. Lewis at
tributes the cause Of the poisoning to
canned soup, Of which the entire fam
lily partook.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Rditor Convioted ~ q .Jurv

Shelbyville. Ind. Feb. 12.-George
Ray, prominent politician and editor
nj the Shelby Democrat, has been adj
Judged guilty Of conspiracy by jury.
Ray was charged with fraud in the
handling Of county supplies. A SEN
tence Of Imprisonment probably will be
imAnsed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
An Alliance Advocate,l.'

81. Petersburg, Feb. 12.-The
Bourse Gazette, in advocating an all
lance between France, Russia, Amer-
lea and Japan to offset the Anglo,
German alliance, which portion OF
the press persists in believing real.
says the other three powers should
accept Russia's leadership and make
peace without delay, regardless of the
Anglo-Germans.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
trouble In Allied Eorca..

Pekin, Feb. 12.-Trouble which has
been brewing for some time between
the French and German portions of the
allied forces has at last broken out
and there is now serious breach BE-
tween Count Won Waldersee, the lead
er OF the forces, and General Bailloud,
the French commander at Pao-Ting-
FIJI
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
VIII Free Younger Roxs.

st. Paul. Mimi, Feb. 12-Represent-
alive Deming has introduced in the
legislature bill providing the parol-
Ing for life of convicts who have served
thirty-five years, less good behavior
time, or twenty-three and one-half
years. This if enacted into a law will
release the Younger boys, Cole and
James.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
WANT TO DICKER.
Chinese Have Plan for Consideration OF
M, lr<~

ministers.
Paris, Feb. ga Havas Agency dis
Patch from Shanghai says that in re-
spouse to the diplomats communities
ton relative to the punishments,
Prince Ching and Ii Hung Chang
made the following propositions.
Prince Tuan to be exiled to Chinese
Turkestan; Duke Ian to be degraded
and exile+' to Nanchuria; Yu Lu, for
merly viceroy of Chi Ii, to be decapi-
tated; Chuang to receive an order to
commit suicide; Ying Men to be CON
demned to death, but this sentence
to be committed to life imprison-
ment; Chao Tu Sta (Chao Su Kiam).
Kisieu (Yu Hsien) and his son, Sin
Tong, to be degraded, while Sin Tong,
n Pin Hang Iii Ping Heng) and
ere condemned to posthumous exc,
cution.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Town Burns a second Time.

Pana, ILL.,, Feb. 12.-For the second
time within three months the town oil
Herrick, a few miles south of this
city, has been swept by fire. Before
the fire was stopped the whole east side
OF Main street except one dwelling was
destroyed. Five of the best business
buildings were among those consumed.
The total loss is estimated at 10000,
partly covered by insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Miser Dies of Starvation.

New York, Feb. 12.-For more than
twenty years Timothy O'Brien begged
for living and denied himself ordi-
nary comfort. AS result he accu-
INFLATED property estimated at about
,&25,O00, but he is dead from starvation
and exposure in squalid little room
on the top floor of the tenement at 4o2
West Thirty eighth street, where he
had lived for the last eleven years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
May become ch,caeo;s postmaste

Chicago, Feb. 12.-Internal Revenue
Collector Fred E. Coyne has returned
TO Chicago from Washington with the
assurance. not alone from Senators
Mason and Cullom, but from President
Mckinley as we'll, that he will succeed
Charles U. Gordon as postmaster of
Chicago II he will take the Job.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
WIDESPREAD DISTRESS IN RUSSIA.
Ministry Admits E1lstence of Famine in

Large Territory.
St. Petersburg, Feb. 1.-The min
lister of the interior at last officially
admits that widespread distress ex-
lists in large sections of the country.
owing to the failure of crops. The
government already has sent 1,5o0.-
600 roubles for the relief of the suf-
ferers and considers that 5,5Oo,0oo
will be necessary to meet the re-
quirements, of which 100000 will
be contributed by the government.
The minister of the interior APP
peals to private charity in aid of the
government.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14

11oHVy CasuHICy IISt.
London, Feb. 6.-The war office is
sued very heavy South African cas-
lualty list yesterday, showing, in adj,
dition to thirteen killed and seventy.
seven wounded in action, eighty-two
deaths from disease during the pres
ent month.
Last month thirty-one officers and
800 non-commissioned officers and
men were. killed in action or died
from disease.
The total death list from the be-
ginning of the war shows 12.9s9 VIC
tins.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
never. comes amiss.

The fortune left by the late Baron
Wilhelm Won Rothschild is estimated
at only $4o,ooo,oOO, although he was
the head of the most famous banding
house in the world.
When Edward VII, then Prince of
Wales, was in Boston he met Ralph
Farnum, who was one of the Ameri-
can officers present at Burgoyne's
surrender. "It was interesting" said
one OF the princes friends, 3to wit
ness veteran of the revolution, los
years old, shaking hands with
prince whose great-great-greatgrand-
father was on the throne Of England
when he was born, and whose great
grandfather, George III, he had con.
tended against the revolution.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
xreneh shipbuI1ders strike.

& Paris, Feb. 11.-An unusual strike
has been declared by the shipbuilders
at 81. Nazaire, at the mouth Of the
Loire. They demand that the eight
hour working day be lengthened to ten
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14

A bearded woman in Philadelphia
often has spats with her husband.
She cuts her corns with his razor, in
stead of using her own, and the hus-
band thinks this is a really mean
trick.
The Rev. J. w. Hes, assistant pastor
of the Methodist church at Decour-
sey, KY, lived with his wife four
years before he saw her. At; the age
OF seventeen he was sufferer from
the measles, which left him blind. A
few weeks ago a number of his
friends assembled in neighbor's log
house, and earnestly prayed for thu
restoration Of his sight. Suddenly
-four scales fell from HIS eyes. and az
NOW his vision is completely restored.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Pioeree start, for Enc,and.

Detroit. Mich, Feb. r. Cover
nor Hazen S. Pingree left FIR New
York last night. He will sail for Eng
land on the steame.' Cynric.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
Sudden Death of Col. ALBERT shaw.

Washington, Feb. Congressman
Albert ID. Shaw. former commanders,
in-chief of the Grand Army Of the Re:
public, author, soldier and statesman,
was found dead, lying face downs
ward, in his room at the Rigg.s house
Sunday.
He met death alone, and the end
must have been peaceful. Physicians
attribute it to apoplexy.
Two Hundred British Are Taken.
Cape Town, Feb. The Beers cap
tured 200 British. when they rushed
Moddersfontein January 30. The pris.
oners were subsequently released.
Thirty British were killed or wound
ed. N
ChinSr VIII Apologize to Germany.
Shanghai, Feb. g.: A. dispatch from
f'eking says Prince Chuan has start,
ed for Germany to present the apol.
cgies of China for The murder Of
Karon Won Ketteler, the German
minister at Peking.
Dark lanterns have also q side Of
brightness.
a traveller who had just crossed the
ocean was telling a friend Of his ex,@
IRENE illness during the voyage, and
he emphasized the description Of his
sufferings by saying: "The only thing
I could keep on my stomach was q
small mustard plaster"
A countryman, on a. recent visit to-
Louisville, lost favorite dog in
queer way. On Broad street there is
d gate which is lowered when q train
is passing. The country lyman, desir.
ing to moisten his gullet; tied his dog
TO- the gate, which was then down.
and went In quest of some alcoholic
ifekreahmeiSt. During his abseneesths
gate was raised, and. the dog with 81;
5Ykpsnded BY the neck.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14

Washington, Feb. Ut was admit
ted yesterday by a high official of
the government that the administra-
tion earnestly desired the adoption
of the Cuban constitution before the
adjournment of the present session
of congress. The official who made
this statement said that no official
Representations had been made to the
Cuban convention,ab but that the dele
gates had been informally advised as
to the views Of the president on the
subject.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
King Milan Dead.
Heavy CasualtY List.

King Milan Dead.
Vienna, Feb. 12.-Former King
Milan of Seryia is dead.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14

a woman always loves those who
admire her, but she doesn't always
love those she admires. 80 -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14
CANA VIM Apologize to Germany.

Dark lanterns have also q side Of
brightness.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14

work. He will continue in the field
until the route is completed and an
estimate of the cost of the line sub
mitted to Mr.. Chamberlain and the
Cleveland, Ohio, parties reported to
oe interested with him in the con-
struction of the road"
On motion of the county attorney
the indictment against Frank Pew
Ion, self-confessed murderer of John
u. Robson of this city, was quashed
st Sioux City few days ago. Pey-
ION was Immediately rearrested and
turned over to Sergeant Nolty of
The st. Louis police force as fuei-
tive from justice. Peyton was ar
rested in st. Louis for robbery and
there confessed to the Sioux CITY
crime. Peyton's attorneys have in
stituted habeas corpus PROCEEDINGS
Tor the release of the prisoner. claim
ing that he is not a fugitive as he
was taken from the state of Missouri
ny authority of law. Hearing on.
writ will take place next week.
A strange woman entered the sa-
loon operated by one Perry at Par
kersburg and, declaring herself fol-
lower of Mrs. Nation. seized a bottle
and aimed it at the mirror. She was
overpowered and left, but declared
she would return.
A dispatch from Sioux City says:
The search for the murderer of John
Q. Robson will probably be aban-
doned because of the failure of the
board of supervisors to appropriate
money to carry on the search. Frank
'eyton has Just been discharged from
he responsibility of the crime, after
'onfessing to. it and then swearing
hat he did not commit It.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-02-14

Sood wages and Will distribute hun
dreds of thousands of dollars among
the farmers and stock growers of the
state. 1t will be, in fact, conducted
on a scale equal to Sinclair's plant
at Cedar Rapids or the Morrell
house at Otttumwa.
John R. Kare, well known saloon
keeper of Eldon, has been indicted by
the Wapello county grand jury,
charged with PERJURY, which is al
legged to have been committed in a
trial between himself and C. Z. Nor
ton of Ottumwa at the present term
of court. The case is the outgrowth
of the famous alleged swindling case,
in which Mr.. Kane received the worst
OF the deal to the amount of $500 on
an alleged fraudulent mortgage.
which was made by John w. Barton,
who is now serving term in the PEN
itentiary, having been convicted of
attempting the same kind of a deal
on a Greenfield man.
The 2-year-old son of Mr.. and Mrs.
John Smith of Valley junction was
left with two other Smith children in
the house while the mother went to
the bedside of a sick neighbor. The
children ignited some paper in her
absence and by some means set fire
to the clothing OF the child. It's
screams attracted Mrs. Tigh, near
neighbor, but when she reached the
house the little one was burned to a
crisp. The clothing was burned from
its body and the skin sloughed off in
large chunks. 1t lived but ten min
utes after Mrs. Tigh succeeded in
sitting, the flames. The other chill
dren are and 6 years of age.