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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Cuba's Mixed Population.

Cuba has a population of about T.
100000, of whom 100000 are native
whites, $4,000 foreign whites. 234,000
pure-blood negroes, $4,000 mulattoes
or half-breeds and $4,000 Chinese.
More than 60 per cent are unable to
read or write, and having always been
subject to tyranny, do not possess the
slightest comprehension Of the princi-
pies of government.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

tune. Is u t
there seems
to be at least
one III t tie
man W h o
has kept his
p ! a c g long
enough to
d e s g r v e a
p e r manent
niche in the
temple of
fame. H i S
name is d.
R. B e a t t Y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Uniform Price on Books.

American publishers have decided
that after May Of the present year
they will settle upon net price at
which books will be disposed of for
sale by the retail stores. English pub
fishers announce that similar step
to enforce a uniform price on the mid
dlemen in that country will be at.
tempted
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Irish Attorney Outwits Judge.

A certain judge by the name Of
Greene was once trying case in
which one of the attorneys was unmis-
takably son of the Emerald isle. The
judge ruled against the attorney on
several points in a manner that the
latter regarded as arbitrary, and fin
ally, just as the judge was about to de-
eide another point, he arose and said:
II hope yer honor will not decide
against me on this point until he has
read the following section from
'Browney on Frauds. What did
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

There are thirty murders day in
the United States year in and year out,
or considerably more than one to the
hour. It may be said without exag-
geration that among Americans the
assassin's pistol or knife is never idle.
Every moment of the day some one of
our citizens is meditating or commit
ting murder.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
AIexander re,ins carneeie Pr;x.-

Alexander eg,ins Carnegie Prize
John w. Alexander has been award
ed the Carnegie prize OF $500 offered
for the best painting exhibited by the
Society Of American Artists in New
York. his subject being Autumn.
Mr.. Carnegie congratulated the prize.
winner in the following cablegram
from Antiebs. France: Delighted
prize from one Pittsburger goes to an,
other. Cordial congratulations
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Oil King Of Sexas.

Oil kings are being made and un-
made In Texas at present at rate
which makes it somewhat unsafe to
announce the coronation of one for
fear he may be deposed almost in
stantly by some contrary turn Of for
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

His Ind / a n
n a m e i S
M ontezuma,
but he is
k n o W n t o
his friends
and patrons
a S H a rry
Parker. He
is a graduate
of the In
dian school
at Carlisle,
W h e re he
took h j g h
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

+ Property owners in the Fox lake re-
gion of Wisconsin have banded to
drive German carp out of the waters
in that vicinity, and 1t is intended to
seine the Niagara river for the same
purpose. The carp are making havoc
among game fish and hence the con-
templated warfare.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

Discussing the habits of other great 4
men he has shaved, the Presidents
barber says: "Mr. Roosevelt was al.
ways chatty. He discussed anything
that happened to be the subject Of pub.
lie attraction politics, prize fights
sports. religion or anything that peo-
pie were talking and thinking about !,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
A FISH and-Lizard Story.

One afternoon thought 1 would go
down the river and troll. 1 had on my
hook live minnow. and in a little
while had a strike and l hooked my
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Germany and Monroe Docfr;,,

Germany and Monroe Docfr;,e
An English paper, whose wish is
evidently parent to the thought. says
that the German emperor is prepariH 2
for war on the Monroe doctrine. He
wants South America, and he wants #
bad. For this he is building a giant
navy and in fancy he already hears
the thunder of his guns as they rock
on the mighty deep. A Paris paper
laughs at the idea and then says:
1.-THE German navy is yet young
while the Monroe doctrine is hoary
with age. And the kaiser is . young
yet, and youth will have it's fling.
Let the kaiser build his navy and aim
it's cannon at the Monroe doctrine
When he does there will be war. and
war on generous and satisfying
scale. And when the war is over the
kaiser will have chance to sit down
and figure up his assets and liabiH
ties, among which assets should not
be forgotten the title OF war lord.
Meanwhile, the United States of Am
erica will continue to do business at
the old stand. and incidentally NAV
have little navy Of their own. which
fact should not be lost sight OF by
those who figure out peck Of trouble
'or your Uncle Samuel"
Il = +. r. 81
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Traat Oata for smnt.

A communication from the Illinois
Experiment Station says that the av-
erage per cent Of smut In Illinois oat
fields as determined bytseveral care
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

My recipe for self-preservation is
exercise. l am very temperate man
and have always been So I have taken
care of myself; and, as I have a good
constitution, I suppose that is the rea-
son am so well.-David Dudley Field.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Son of String Bull.

The eldest son of the Sioux Chief. Sit
ting Bull, is now a thrifty and pros
porous bootblack in Philadalnnhia
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

Fraulein Greta Baldauf, new Ger
man poetess. was waitress last sum
mer at the restaurant "Zum Krokodil,
at Baden-Baden. Admirers OF her tai
ent have found her a more agreeable,
situation.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

A family tree is one kind that Isl
admired for having shady repp
tion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Poult-Y Record.

From Farmers Review: l send you
a report of our chickens for the year
1900. Number Of hens on hand at be-
ginning of year, As. Number of dozen
Of eggs sold during year 225, amount.
ing in value to $22.; chickens sold, liz.
valued at 1913, chickens used for FAM
lily purposes, 55, amounting in value to
$3.50; total, s71.50. Number of chick
ems on hand at the beginning Of this
year, 1870; number available for. use,
go; which is just double the number
for the year 1900. This gives the total
income $S5 for the product of IS hens.
Our hens are Barred Plymouth Rocks
Il. E. Shannon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

Tree Wash-A good wash Is Of
ten worth many times what it costs
to apply and will do much toward
preventing the attacks of borers and
other insects. A one pound can of con-
centrated I've dissolved in two or
three gallons of water makes very
good tree wash. Another good wash
can be made of one-half pint Of pine
tar, one-half pint carbolic acid, and
two gallons of soft soap. These washes
can easily be applied with an old
whitewash brush or a swab made of
Did rags tied on the end OF a stick.
These washes should be applied two
n three tmes to the trunk and large
. ring the spring and early |
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

AoAoAS 49, ~ lAe cFdSSlcS ana
as an athlete. When he left
college he found it difficult to get a
position where he could use his edu-
cation, but he determined that he would
not remain idle. Without wasting
time he promptly set up in business as
a bootblack, and he now owns and con-
ducts one of the most prosperous
stands in Philadelphia. He has saved
considerable money and is about to
open several branch stands in other
parts of .ne city. Montezuma is mar
ried to Winonah, full blood Sioux
girl, whose father was one of the great
chiefs of the tribe, and they have two
children. Mr.. and Mrs. Parker. as
they are generally called, own a
pretty home, and are in every respect
model citizens of the Quaker Citv
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

There is many good wife that can
neither sing nor danea.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

God will not lightly lose that for
which he has paid so great q price.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

Keeping out of debt is first-class
life policy.
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25

and oats are the backbone of her resources.
Even her mining States. notably Colorado.
grows eight millions of bushels annually.
The crop of potatoes for 1s9s-ls9s wal one
hundred millions of bushels. TIL hay crops
of Minnesota. Iowa, Missouri, Kansas. Ne
braska. South Dakota are sufficient to sup
ply her own wants.
Louisiana's greatness is a serial story Of
unprecedented growth among the empires
of the earth. From an investment of SIS
o00.OoO she has earned billions of wealth.
Thomas Jefferson was a better merchant
than he was a statesman. and the Worlds
Fair Of 1893 will stamp the bargain as a deal
of importance.
Progress Of the Purchase States in fig
ures:
Area, square miles..-...-.. 1.ozs.Gs
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25

of a century. Sixteen principal cities Of the
new Empire have an assessed valuation Of
over one billion of dollars. She is the wool
center Of the country. Her fiocks of sheep
are counted by the millions on the plains Of
Montana. Colorado and Wyoming. They
can supply the country without import.
Her famous American hog has invaded the
usrts of Europe and Asia. Seven Of her cities
are the greatest hog markets in the uni
verse. The titular State OF the Pur-
chase. louisiana. culls enough sugar ev-
cry year TO satisfy the tastes of seventy
million Of people on the American CONT
nent. Since 1872 Louisiana has produced
over one hundred millions Of tons Of her
famous sweetness.
h is the cereal queen of the Western
Hemisphere. Her yields Of wheat and corn
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25
erHE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
OCISIANA. a stor,

--- OClSIANA. a story OF
L 9 !. !. !. !. : :. g: !: !. !. ]. !: !. ]. ! 7. !. !. !: ! !: !: !. !. !. !.
one century of hu-
man achievement. is
about to be told to the
world by the genius
of her people, amid
~ the mimic beauty of
her primeval forests.
one hundred years
ago Il was the birth
right of an Emperor: to-day II Is the proud
heritage Of fourteen millions of free men.
Sold for a song by a royal bankrupt. it
has nurtured on the interest of liberty I'M
I'll tae principal of monarchy has been
eaten up.
So shah the nations OF the earth read in
1913. Their open eyes shall behold that the
vast shadow OF the Louisiana domain blots
Continental Europe from the map Of the
world. that France. the mother country,
with her sister States. the German Empire.
the British Isles. Austro-H Hungary, Spain,
Holland and Switzerland fail TO outstretch
the borders of this inland empire.
More gold and silver is pouring from the
vitals of three States of Frances old prov
ince every year than all of Australia's
treasures of precious metals. Colorado.
Montana and South Dakota wear this
crown Of supremacy. Western mining kings
who have dazzled kings of the Old World
with their princely fortunes have fired the
imaginations of these distant peoples with
a curiosity TO see the wondrous spectacle
TO which golden fingers of Louisiana beckon
them.
Copper IS a universal metal. Two States
of the Louisiana Purchase produce one
third OF the copper that IS mined in the
world. more than half of the same metal
mined In the United States and more than
any other mineral-producing country on
The globe.
The railways that seam her territory are
twice the number Of miles in France and
one-third the number of miles in all Eu-
rope. No two countries on the Easter
Continent can compare with the mileage in
the Purchase States.
The soil of seven States yields one-third
as much wheat in harvest as the combined
crops of Russia and France. the banner
grain countries of Europe. and far exceed
the immense growth Of Br1tiih India "a
Two States of Louisiana raise as much
cotton as the East Indies and all other
cotton countries OF the combined hemis.
pheres. They arc Louisiana and Arkansas.
The developed coal beds Of the Louisiana
States produce as much coal as France. the
greatest coal country of Europe. and more
than Belgium. which is next in rank.
More children are attending the public
schools in the eleven States and two Terri.
tories of the Purchase than in the most
populous section of the United States. which
includes New York, New Jersey. Pennsyl-
vania. Connecticut. Rhode Island. Massa-
ohusetts. Vermont. New Hampshire and
Maine.
Nearly seven Billions Of dollars represent
her taxable wealth in the accumulated toll
The St. Louis Republic. [volume] (St. Louis, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-08-25

In 1850 there were only 1.s4S miles Of rail-
way in four Of the States Of the Purchase
domain. The increase in forty yeAts Is one
sign OF wealth within her hordera
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17
ROOSEVELT'S POLICY.
lie viii Garry Out the Lines Laid
Down by Mckinley.
WILL BE NO CHANGE
Upon Some Measures lie Has Even
Broader Views Than the Former
President Secretary COrtel.
you Has Been Retained.

Buffalo, Sept. iG-Prcsident Roose'
velt has ouiliued In some detail the pol
icy he will follow during his incumben.
cy Of the Office. II will be remembered
that when ho took the oash Of Office he
stated with much dohnitcnosss ut shall
b. my aim 70 continue absolutely un'
broken tho policy Of President Mckin'
ley for peace. prosperity and honor oi
the country" Sunday President Roose-
velt gathered together some personal
friends in Buffalo and those members
Of the cabinet who were there and gave
TO them such ideas as he had already
formulated for the conduct of pubic al
fairs and his own policy. In no sense
are thoy divergent from what have
been understood hs President Mckin.
ley's policy. This policy as outlined to
his friends NJ this conference viii be
for more liberal and extensive rcciproc'
ity in the purchase and sale Of commod'
titles, 80 that the overproduotion of this
county can be safely disposed OF BY
fair and equitable arrangements with
foreign countries.
The abolition entirely Of commercial
war with other countries and the adop.
ton Of reciprocity treaties.
The abolition Of zach tariffs on for
eien goods rs no longer needed for reve-
nue, II such abolition can be had with
out harm 10 our industries and labor.
Direct commercial lines between the
coast Of the United States and ports
iu South America and Pacific coast
ports Of Mexico, Central America and
South America
The encouraging Of merchant marine
and building Of ships which shall carry
the American flag and be owned and
controlled by Americans and American
capital.
The building and completion a. soon
a. possible Of the isthmian canal 20 a'
30 give direct water communication
with the coast Of Central America,
South America and Mexico.
The construction Of q cable owned by
the government. connecting our main
land with our foreign nations 80 as io
avoid armed strife.
The protection Of the savings Of the
people In the banks and in other forms
Of investments by the preservation q q
commercial prosperity Of the country
and the placing in position Of trusty
men Of only Of the highest integrity
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

Ottawa, Sept. i6.--Sir wilfred Lau.
rier. the premier, has sent the following
io Mr. Lowthor FIRST secretary Of the
British embassy, at Newport;
II have. nc the command Of the gov.
ernor general OF Canada. 20 convey 10
the secretary the horror which has been
caused to tho whole country by tho
death Of the president under circum.
stances 30 tragic and so heartrending.
Uncomfortable sorrow Of the nation will
be almost Rs koenly felt by the people
Of Canada as tho people Of the United
States who had an opportunity 10 be-
come acquainted with the noble quail
ties Of President Mckinley"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17
Funeral Service. in London.

London. Sept l6-The United States
embassy. though not yet officially in
formed. learns that a memorial service
in honor Of the late President McKin.
ley will be held in Westminster Abbey
at 8 O'Clock Thursday afternoon. AT
which seats will be reserved for mem.
bers Of the government and diplomatic
corps. Service also viii be held simul'
taueously at Sc. PAuls Cathedral. the
lord mayor and sheriffs Of city Of Lon
don attending in state.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17
SAVERS PROCLAMATION.
Thursday Set Apart to Pay Homage 10
Oar LSts President.

Austin. Sept i6.-Governor Joseph
d. sayers issued the following proola-
nation to the people Of Texas to sus'
pend business Of every description on
Thursday next between II a. m. and iS
noon and that all repair TO places Of
worship to pay tributet to our dead presi'
dent.
Proclamation by the governor Of the
state Of Texas-I, Joseph ID. Sayers.
governor Of the state Of Texas, do here
by invite all the people to close their
places OF business and abstain from
their usual vocations between the hours
Of II a m. and ~ IN. on Thursday. the
10th instant and to repair to their
places Of worship for the purpose Of pay
ing lit tribute 10 the life and charaotar
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17
FUNERAL PROGRAMME
Official Instructions as 10 the Re-
mains Of President Mckinley.
CAPITOL SERVICES.
They WIN BE Held Tomorrow, after
Which the Remalus WIN BE
Taken 10 Canton for Final
Inierment There.

Washington. Sep, i6 Secretary Hay
Sunday gave 70 the public the following
announcement Of t'.e funeral OF Prcsi-
den. McKinis'. -
"Tho remf, late president Of
the United states after lying in the
city hall of Bur SO during the afternoon
u Sunday. Sept IS. will ho removed 70
Washington by special train Monday.
Sept. 10. leaving Buffalo at $50 a. -.
aud reaching Washington at Q p. M
The remains will then b. carried under
the escort of squadron Of United
States cavalry 70 the executive mansion
where they will rest until 0 o'clock "
the morning Of Tuesday. Sept. ~. They
will then b. carried 20 the capitol ac-
oompanied by a military and civil es-
cort. The funeral services In tho rotu-
na of the capitol will bo held Tuesday
morning on the arrival Of the escort.
which viii accompany the remains
from the White House. the body Of the
late president viii lie ia state in the ro-
tunda for the remainder OF Tuesday
and will ba escorted 10 the railroad sta.
ton Tuesday evening Tho funeral
train will leave Washington at or about
O'Clock Tuesday evening and thus will
arrive al Canton during the day ON
Wednesday and lie in state there until
n a m. Thursday when the hnal SER
vices and intermens will take place.
No ceremonies are expected In the
cities and towns along the route OF the
/ funeral train beyoud the tolling Of bells.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17
DAY OF MOURNING.
President Roosevelt sets Apart Thursday
for Honor to the Dead.

for Honor to the Dead.
Buffalo, Sept i6.-Tho fret official
act Of President Roosevelt was the Is
suing Of proclamation setting aside
next Thursday as a day Of mourning
and prayer on account Of the death of
President Mckinley.
The proclamation is as follows
"By the president Of the United
States Of America;
"Proclamation-A terrible bereave-
ment has befallen our people. The
president Of the United States has been
struck down. crime committed not
only against the chief magistrate, but
against every liberty.loving citizen.
President Mckinley crowned a life
Of la-gost love for his fellowmen. Of
most earnes, cndeavor for their welfare.
By a death Of Christian fortitude. and
both the way in which in the supreme
hour Of trial he met his death, will re-
main forever a precious heritage Of our
people
ut is meet that we as nation express
our abiding love aud our reverence Of
his 90 srd our deep sorrow for his IN
timely death
Now. therefore, I. Theodore Roose-
welt, president Of the United States, do
appoint Thursday next, Sept 10, the
day In which the body Of the president
will BE- laid in its last earthly resting
place. a. a day OF mourning and prayer
throughout the United States. earn
estly recommend all the people 20 assem-
bic ON that day in their respective places
OF worship. there TO bow down in sub
mission to the will Of Almighty God
and to pay out Of full hearts their hom-
age Of love and reverence 10 the great
aud good president whose death has
smitten the nation with bitter grief. In
witness whereof have hercunto set ny
hand and caused tho seal Of the United
States 90 be affixed.
Done at the city Of Washington,
the 18th day Of September, A. ID. 1901
and Of the independence Of the United
States. the one hundred and twenty
sixth.
THEODORE ROOSEVELT. .
d. sfo ,,raafTauf
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

Washington. Sept. i6.-Upon the TO-
ceipt Of telegram from Mr.. Cortelyou
Of Buffalo. which presumably reflects
the wishes Of President Roosevelt, the
announcement was made that the exec.
utive departments at Washington will
bo closed until after Thursday. This
order. however. docs not apply 70 the
treasures and customhousos OF this
country. Porto Rico and Hawaii. which
will be closed Thursday only. Sufficient
number Of customs officers % clear the
incoming and outgoing vessels will be
required TO remain on duty.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17
JUST RECEIVED

A new line OF Window Shades; prices run from
ioc each up. ; Cali and see them
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

BY the president
JOHN HAY. Secretary Of State"
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

Buffalo, Sept. i6.--A death mask OF
the presidents face been made by Ed
ward LApausch, Of Hartford, Conn.
Pausch has modelled the features OF
many distinguished men who have died
in this country in recent years. The
mask Is faithful reproduction Of Presi'
dent McKinley's features.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

Washington. Sept i6.-speaker Hen.
derson has appointed large committee
Of representative 10 attend the presi'
dents funeral. Among the members
are McRao of Arkansas, Robertson Of
Louisiana, Williams Of Mississippi, De-
Almond II Missouri. LAnham Of Texas,
Bodie Of New Mexico and Flynn Of Ok.
lahoma.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

Columbus. O.. Sept. i6.-The Ohio
Knights Of Pythias, knights Tomplars
and Elks, 10 which orders President
Mckinley belonged, viii take suitable
memorial action and attend the funeral
at Canton on Thursday.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

Buffalo. Sept. l6.-President Roose-
welt has announced that Secretary Cor.
telyou would FOR the present act inthat
capacity for him because Of his kn' WI
edge Of the condition Of affairs.
Bryan morning eagle. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1898-1909, 1901-09-17

OF their late president. Ministers OF all
churches and creeds are requested 70
formulate and conduct such ceremonies
a. may be appropriate TO the occasion. F"