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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-28
English Soldiers sIashed by Germ ar

Tien-Tsin, March 26.-In an ARRAY
last evening two members of the
Welsh Fusileer regiment and men,
Der of the Victoria contingent, who
were acting as policemen, were sa-
bred and bayonetted. 1t is alleged
that Germans were the principal cul-
nfitS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-28

- " % TO VIZ
attic Of his home, when, in the secret
apartment of an old trunk, he found,
tied up with red tape, a package of
. government bonds, to the amount of
$4,000, evidently placed there by his
father.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-28

Five years ago when Alonzo White
man of Williamsport, Penn, died, his
family was SURPRISED at the smallness
of his fortune. They were sure he
had more money. but could not. tell
where, few days ago, Charles White
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-03-28

1t is learned at the office of the
state board of health that there is
no authority in law giving councils
the authority to order general com
pulsory vaccination.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Why Buchanan Never Married.

Mr.. Buchanan. who va the first
bachelor elected t. the Presidency, was
81 years Of age when elected. and
had deliberately given himself to Il life
Of celibacy." writes William Perrine. in
Ladies' Home journal. In the days
when he was young lawyer of Lancas-
ter. Pennsylvania. he had loved Miss
Coleman, u beautiful daughter of a cti-
zen Of that town. They had been en-
gagged to be married when one day he
was surprised to receive from her re-
quest to release her from me promise
According 70 Mr.. George Tcknor Curtis,
the separation originated in a misunder
standing on the part Of the lady, who
was unusually sensitive. over some small
matter exaggerated 10y giddy and iuds-
Greet tongues. Soon after the estrange-
ment she was sent to Philadelphia. and
there died suddenly. Throughout the rest
of his life, or for nearly half century,
Mr. Buchanan is not known to have re-
vealed to anybody the circumstances of
this romantic tragedy. He would only
say that it had changed his hopes and
plans, and had led him more deeply than
ever into politics as Il distraction from
his grief. In his old age. long after he
had retired permanently to private life,
he called attention 10 4 package contain
ing. he said. the papers and relics which
would explain the causes of his youth
full SORROW, and which he preserved evil
IDENTITY with the idea of revealing them
before his death. But when he died, and
his will was read it was found that he
had directed that the package should be
burned without being opened. and his in
junction was Obeyed."
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
What the Lips Denote.

The lips, according 70 the development
Of their edges or red portion. are indiea-
tive principally Of the passions and the
appetites.
Thick lips that hang forward and dis
play their inner lining snow sensualitv,
Incidence. and love Of ease and luxury
When the outline Of the lips is narrow
and united with a sinister mouth. there
is great deficiency of natural Kindness
"A want of warmth. and but little capaci-
ty TO love in the individuals nature
Well-detined and developed lips the
outlines of which are rounded out. denote
a tender-hearted. amiable and sympa-
thetic disposition.
Lips with coarse outline indicate a
want of refinement
The lower lip, according to its fullness.
freshness in appearance and width, indi-
Gates benevolcncc and liberality A pale,
shriyeled, and narrow lower lip would
show decided want of these qualities.
Well-eloSed lips Indicate discretion. II
the upper lip is long in addition to being
pressed down firmly upon the lower lip,
| 1t shows power of both mental and phys
zeal endurance. People with long. firm
upper lips disregard the opinions Of other
people and are both dignitied and proud.
When the upper lip is very short, and
when the middle teeth of the top row
are constantly exposed. Il foudnesS for
admiration ana praise is indicated
When the corners of the mouth de-
Sccnd. Il deSpondent disposition. prone to
dwell upon the serious side of life. is IN
Dictated. When the corners. turn up. how
ever, in the form Of n Cupid's bow. the
poSsCSSor is of Il bright cheerful nature
always finding Il silver lining f. every
cloud ana seeing good in everything.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
THE BOY VINO KEEPS THE BATS.

just see him stride from bench to plate.
The boy who keeps the bats.
With truly a majestic gait
The boy who keeps the bats.
His clothes are Old his feet are bare.
His face unwashed. unkempt his hair,
He's still in pride i millionaire
The boy who keeps the bats.
most important man is he,
The boy who keeps the bats
Possessed of great activity,
The boy who keeps the bats.
He knows each player by his name.
His age, his weight, from whence he can't
Aud just how long he's played the game
The boy who keeps the bats.
He'll lug ten sticks and laugh with g.ee.
The boy who keeps the bats,
DE gang regards with jealousy
The boy who keeps the bats.
Although he's not employed for pay
He gets inside to see 'em PLAY"
Which beats his former knot hole way
The boy who keeps the bats.
He knows each players stick. you bet.
The boy who keeps the bats
'rwould break his heart should he forget,
The boy who keeps the bats.
Whene'er Il ball Is Knocked away.
He throws them one with which to play.
He's there for business ey'ry day
The boy who keeps the bats.
He wells when worthy work is done.
The boy who keeps the bats
He "h0llerS" after ey'ry run.
The hoy who keeps the bats
He's overjoyed at victory.
And tells the other kids that we
Won out as easy as could be-
The boy who keeps the bats.
-Bide Dudley in ST. Joseph News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Nervous Orisin Of Colds.

1t is a popular idea that if one be
amply provided with warm clothing
wraps, a macintosh. rubbers and an UNI
brella little risk is run Of taking a cold !;
yet it is a matter of frequent experience
that, in spite of all reasonable precau-
tious, a catarrhal affection may be deveI-
l0ped or pneumonia set in. The fact that
WEAKNESS. depression of spirits fright.
anxiety, or something which his Elected
the nervous system unfavorably, has pre-
coded the attack is frequently over
looked. When free from every form Of
nervous debility. a person mag expose
himself to draughts, dampneSs and other
usual causes of colds and escape entire
ly. while at another time, when weary
or depressed from any cause, he may
become the victim of fatal attack of
pneumonia from a mucn siigtJer expos
ure The nervous origin of colds seems
to be recognized by all physicians who
have made special study Of acute dis
eases Of the lungs and throat.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Evening Fun.

An amusing little game for dull even
ing or to add to other forms Of entertain
ment when planning "A social affair is
"Sciss0red animals" Plain white paper.
scissors and pencils are the implements
and the guests are allowed Il few minutes
in which to cut out any ANIMAL they may
choose from the paper. and add eyes
ears and other necessary decorations with
the pencil. But one trial is allowed. and
there must be no preliminary sketching
The animal must be scissored right out of
the paper. Fortunately, however. for the
sake Of the hostess reputation for sanity
and politeness, each one is privileged to
write the name of the animal represent
ed. The result is usually the greatest
show on earth. Prizes may be offered
but it is not wise to give a BOBBY prize
There is such an embarrassment Of
riches in this direction choice is too diff
cult
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Courtesy Toward Children.

Great injury is done not only to the
present happiness of children but to their
future character and conduct by lack OF
poiiteueSS in our Intercourse with them.
Their possessions are their own. How
often do we forget that, They are ride
uiouS tritleS. they are worthless and in
uHr way, yet We have no right to throw
thcm ont and burn them, without warn
lug or consultation. \ sisters or an
auut'S gentle persuasion will do much to
gain pleasant consent Ia yielding UP the
treasures which cucumber too much
space or are laid down in improper places.
a hex or basket provided 10 hold these
priceless sticks and stones. and once or
twice a little pleasant aid in gathering
them. and the collector will be gained
OK 10 what he sees will surely preserve
hi property and at the same time the
little fellow will have learned respect for
either peoples property and the proper
way tn ask leave 10 touch and handle.
While mothers are busy with their
often overwhelming duties. ii often han
pra> that to an elder sister much care OF
the children who are able to amuSe them
selves = given. ami here she will have a
delightful chance 10 help them "a ac-
Q'iitr the attractive manner which is
such help in future life. and give them
practical demonstration of the comfort
and joy of home governed by courtesy
to old ant young alike Mrs. Clement
Farley IN Ledger Monthly
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Graceful Compliment.

The freshman who suggested the pos
sibility Of lighting his pipe at the eyes
of a lovely lady had undoubtedly kissed
the blarney stone" as the saying goes.
A graceful compliment deserves to be
come classical, since positive genius
must go to its framing
II is easy enough to coneoct a pretty
speech, but true gallantry combined with
wit is needed in making one which still
contains as much delicacy as flattery.
on forget that | am an old woman.
said q lady in response to an admiring
remark from zone of the old school,
Madam" was the reply. when my
eyes are dazZled by a diamond it never
occurs to me to ask a mineraogist for
its history
Horace Walpole, in diuing with the
Duchess Of Queensborough. on her
eightieth birthday, said, in proposing her
health. May You live. my lady duchess
until you begin to grow ugly"
Her ladyship'S tongue was as ready as
his own.
Il thanl, you. Mr. Walpolc" she re-
piled. 'and may .ynu long continue your
taste for antiquities
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Work in the Garden
a Cure for Tired NerveI

A lady's fingers are much cleyerer than
the hired mans to prick out delicate
seedlings to bud roses or graft trees.
and skillful to practice all the delicate
arts of propagating plants. 1t is sur
prisingly easy to raise large stock of
perennals and shrubs, to produce rose
bushes. to multiply anything of which
the smallest scrap or seed can be pro-
cured Work OF this kind has Il special
~ soothing charm for tired nerves and
equals the most perfect rest cure. 1t will
not injure the finest lady TO prepare pot
ting compost or hoe or rake among her
plants to spread amoi.E them the beneti-
cia mulch by which the hired mau would
probably kill many of them when roughly
shoveling it against the stems. Only a
lady knows how to tend the young rose
shoots and eXterminate the marauding
grub or green fly, Some very great ladies
in England viii not trust a gardener
among their flowers or even 10 train fruit
trees or nail up climbing roses. Anna
Lea Merritt in New Lippincott.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Steamins Plantr.

A woman famous among her friends
for thrifty house plants ascribes her sue
cess to her practice of steaming rshem
Whenever they begin to droop and lock
as if they needed toning up they get 4
treatment she said recently. She has
wall over the tub. and from these
suspends the pots by strings to within
two feet of the water. the plants having
previously had thorough watering The
door and windows are closed, with the
exception of n narrow crack left open at
the top of one of the latter and the tub is
gentle steam to rise and pervade the at
mosphere. In this position the plants
are left for an hour. and the operation is
repeated until they are restored to heaith
This, of course. can only be done in a
room with painted walls. as the constant
Steaming will loosen paper
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
In Fashions Realm.

Broad-shaped collars will be worn with
thin gowns.
The shirtwaist to be up-to-date must
nave wide shoulder effect Shirtwaists
are not nearly so full as they have been
they take less material this year than
ever
Exquisite are the ribbons this season
Very handsome ones are embroidered
with gold thread in pattern all over the
surface. The embroidery has the effect
of japanese designs.
The girl with grandmother who laid
away her girlhood's belongings with care
and can now be persuaded to relinqush
fashioned brooches and pins. Canoes
are especially liked. A lot of Iow-priced
jewelry is now being made in imitation
Of antiques. but she who can wear the
real thing is fortunate.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
How Girls Can Help Their Mother.

Every girl if she be not thoroughly
! selfish, is anxious to lift some of the bur
| den of household management from her
mothers shoulders onto her own; but.
NntoStHnately; many girls wait to be
asked to do things instead of being con.
Stantly on the lookout for little duties
! which they are capah Of doing
II YOU would be of any real use in the
/ home you must be quick 10 notice what
! is wanted-thc room that needs busting.
| the flowers which require rearrangng.
! the curtain which has lost a ring and is
| therefore dropping. And then YOU must
not only be willing to do what is needed.
! but willing to do it pleasantly. without
| making people feel that YOU are being
Imartyred. II is almost useless Ia take up
| any household duties unless Won do Them
regularly. II you DO thing one day and
not the next ypu can never be depended
| on, and II someone else has to be con-
stantiy reminding you of md supervising
| your work il probably gives that person
more trouble than doing il herself would
cause.
Have definite day and a definite time
| for all you do-thr flower vases will nped
attention every other day. the silver must
be cleaned once week. and there should
he one day kept for mendlng and putting
away the household linen. Begin, too,
/ directly after breakfast and keep ON
steadily till your work is done Ii Won
begin by sitting down lust for a min
ute" with book or think You will lust
arrange the trimming" ON your new hat,
the morning will b. half gone before Won
know where ven are
\ girl who has brothers may spare her
mother all those tiresome little Jobs which
boys are always requesting tn have done
for them il she will only do them kindly.
But a hoy will not come and ask his sis.
ter To repair frayed-out buttonholeS ana
To make him paste fer his photograph MI
bum if she snaps aud says he is ALWAYS
hotheriug II is not easy work. hnt il il
quite possible for the laughter at home
10 make up good dea of its sunshine
and ii is GUS when she has learned this
hat she IS til 70 60 away and be the s.
shine 0f Il home Of her own.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Polishing Table,.

\ soft WOODEN cloth. plenty Of rubbing
and one tablespoonful OF vinegar mixed
with three of pure linseed oil will make
mahogany dinner table shine like mir
ror Piano keys when III need of clean
sponging ont bureau drawers and draw
erS Of sideboardS use tepid water con
tanning | per cent. solution of carbolic
acid, or if that is diSiked. use n small
quantity Of thymoline in the tepid water
Instead of paper. some houSnkeepers line
such drawers with white oilcloth. If the
contents of the drawers are delicate
jnred by dust, it is a good plan 10 Law in
the bottom Of the drawers a piece Of
chceSecloth rs wide as the drawer. hut
twice as long. SO that it can be folded
over the top of things in the drawer.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Hints to Needle-Women.

Never use long bast:ng threads. eS-
pecially in the basting Of waists. nor
think 10 save time by taking long
stitches Pins should be used plentiful
iy white fitting a garment on the figure.
but they should be replaced Immediately
with regular basting the moment the gar
mcnt is removed. The position for hooks
or buttons, and for the corresponding
eyes or button holes, should be carefully
outlined with thread in preference to
marking with pencil or soapstone
When curved seams are to be stitched
up or the machine, fine basting-i. e..
by means IF short stitches-becomes I'M
pprative if the seamstress would avoid
pickering in her work. IF such curved
work be around the foot Of skirt, as
in the case of flared ruftle. the hem first
should be basted, lightly sponged and
carefully pressed before the stitching il
done. The amateur dressmaker is some
times troubled over a slight bulgng :.
| the point of dart in the skirt or bodice.
when otherwise the garment fits most
satisfactorily. Generally this may be
obviated by lightly sponging the part il
question. and pressing with hot iron 50
! that a quick shrinking follows ar-
| per's BGzdr.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Tn : self.con.c:ors Maiden.

Pat self wholly out Of your mind and
study the interests of those around You.
II yon are sglf-conscious in the pres
cnee of others. they cannot but he IN
comfortable and III at ease in your com
pany.
Think on!y Of what will please them
aad make them happy
Study the art Of entertaining and anus
ing people.
Y6u can acquire it by making of youl
mind storehouSe for all that i good
and beautiful in literature. music, art
etc
Your efforts to please others will canse
you to forge; all about yourself, while
others will be only too glad to remein
her.
This is the true secret of popularity
and success.
Follow it closely and you will soon
have cause to wonder at your former diff
fidence and self-consciousness" that had
caused you so many unhappy moments.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
% Improve Tomato Salad.

Few people who enjoy a salad Of to.
matoes know how vastly they are i'm
proved by the addition Of a little thyme
This, may ne added in the form OF the
powdered leaves spread on the tomatoes
few hours. or il fresh thyme leaves are
to be obtained they may he thrown into
a preserving bottle, covered with vinegar
ana allowed Ia stand for a few weeks.
After the aroma has been taken I'D BY
the vinegar it is best to strain It OF
For the purpose Of keeping the aromatic
vinegar. old beer bottles. the kind that
have attached ruhber-tipped corks are
very gOt~f
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
IS GOSSIP FOR THE LADIES. .
Graceful lines and

~. Graceful lines and picturesque ef-
fects are everywhere.
There is more Individuality. too, and
her outing hat may be anything that is
fetching and the more daringiy original
the better But in the main it will be a
sailor with trimming on the Alsatian or
der,
These sailors are wonderfully smart.
II one have the features To stand it, 0c-
casionaily the stiff sailor Of last season
is seen Bur the new shape shows a roll
ing brim and broad low crown. Some
have decidedly broad brims, limiting by
their width of the shepherdess hats.
The preferred trimming is 4 crisp bow
of taf1eta Or Louisine ribbon made on
Alsatian lines. This bow is taut and trim
If one can stand this smart effect.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Japanese Lullaby.

Sleep, little pigeon. and fold your Wings
Lille blpe pigeon. with velvet eyes:
Steep to the singing Of mother bird swing
ing IT..
Swinging the nest where her little one mes
Away out yander see a star
Silvery star with a linking song
10 the soft dew falling | hear IL calling
Calling ana tiukIing the night along
Ii through the window m0on1tan coiLlls .-
Little gold mounbeIm "ith misty "llss'
All silently creeping, 4 asks, is ne sieFp-
ing ALL.
Sleeping and dreaming while mother
sings:
But sleep little pigeon. aud fold .you'
wings
Little b!ue pigeon Hitii mDGrnful eyes;
Am rot ~ingire:-Sep I am swinging
Swinging The nest where my DARING Ht9
Eugene Field.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25

spring. No summer wardrobe will be
complete without a dress of il. and since
the figured as well as the plain Will be
worn no one will have any difficulty in
selecting one that is not too common
The whites. with tiny black figures.
make up rs well as any. An extremely
pretty one is made rather on the order Of
the tailor-nla1e gowns. with stitched
black pique az a trimming
Those with pale blue iigures are pretty
also, and there Is p.que embroidery
made specially as trimming for this ma
terial.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Summer Curtainc.

Rutiled curtains. while entirely super
seeded by the heavy Arabian lace-edgei
kind, with heavy Brussels net backs. as
ferred for summer use. and in pure white.
too. The deep ecrue tint is most fashion
able by far FOR winter. bat summer
heat requires the cool white effect Ruff
He'd curtains in orSandie designs, thar l..
hinge bloSsomy effects are much liked.
Very often the rutfles on these are white
again, they match the backs. Hem
stitched and printed bordpred ones are
very smart. TOO.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Canvas Waist.

are the coarse canvas heavy as home
spun. They have "a coarse mesh and are
fastened in the front with holes. sewed
the threads NJ and down ia the holes and
not crossing There ! j, stock of piQue
with the outer collar Of the canvas
ulued hack from il in front. and there is
les in gond->ized bow of the canvas.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
Crescent Marks Africa for 1t own.

The most interesting field If A'>,,- m
man activity is Africa. the lanr. N- ~.
saw the glory of the faith. ana "-. s.r r.,
Crescent seems to have markf4 ys-t
own. says writer in the NeW ~ ~.
Tribune Here is fanaticism W"5,' il.
calls the Middle Ages; here. to ~ r..
other hand. is Moslem learmn- <.-.r-
highest and best. The people q u.s..
ern Africa believe that it will be- -
bic for them SOME day 10. reeo'..
ancient glory. and do NOT iookk ~ ~. NJ. Z
upon the Christian usurFer. Hl-. her.
the talk Of the faithful have taU-' ,.ssa
of the religious wars and the i,.i'.. s.l
The crescent aag d5ated over SHr -.
seemed about to dominate. al. t ~ 5
Then. too. in an oasis OF the BE
situated the great convent Of Ja.
iSSia. that society from 81 = - IS
emf says. shall arise the AlalAi 20
put ali things under his feet. t--
wonder that missionary yea HI
tile field in Africa.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25
housekeeping Hint.

The best preparation FOR cleaning pic
ture frames ana restoring furniture, es-
pectally that somewhat marred O..
scratched, is a mixture If three parts Of
ilnSecd oil and one part of spirits of tur-
pontiue. Ii not only covers the disigured
surface, but restores wood to its original
color leaving Il luster upon the surface
II should he applied with wooden cloth
and then rubbed. when dry, with silk.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1901-05-25

or more men VINO claim To be rho -,
and original Chuck, and Chuck nimsa Gjsiy
r.eTed, The other day he visited Il We =
could not collect royalties from n, - Ne
Chueks. He found he could bof -
see" said Abe Hdmnel. won are ~. 7A
dramatic composition, publicly Ds.rI.,r ,'> q
and Won cannot be infringei witb;n' NJ ~
meaning Of the act. Even if you We ,-.e
copyrighted you would not be valid ~.
Jess .. upon every copy Of 3sen there wer.
page. Ii might have Deen poSS;Ila
protect you in the beginning IN -, r.
ground that You are a work Of ar
then you should have been mailed =, ~.
time to the librarian Of Congress. to,.-,
er with 81 and Il 10-ceHt reyt4,,- So. '.
pasted on yoq. Somewhat dazsI MI
C0nuors retired