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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
RICHES OF ECUADOR.
The Country Is Treasure Vault Only
Awaiting DeyeloDment.

Awaiting Development.
The enormous but undeveloped min
ing fields of the northern Andes are a
perfect treasure vault for the world to
pry open with railroads, says mining
engineer who is about setting out for
Ecuador, where he has had eight sub
ordinate parties exploring for him for
the past year. My private reports
have informed me of the discovery of
alluvial gold feds in the unexplored
orient of Ecuador. We have not yet
located the original lodes from which
these alluvial deposits of dust have
been washed by the denudation of the
lodges. These legends told by the Nipa
Indians of the fabulous mines of the
1ncas are undoubtedly founded on fact
Our prospectors have located rich pla-
Ger mines after hasty exploration of
a few of the streams which flow into
the headwaters of the Amazon, as yet
unsapped. Somewhere in those noun
tains millions are sleeping.
In the southern portion of Ecuador,
already partially opened by single
line of road, 10 miles of which is in
operation, my engineers have uncov-
cred five veins Of excellent COAL in
seams of from six to thirty feet in
width. This is significant of what may
be there. South America now imports
coal at great expense. In the northern
district, the eruptive nature of the
country has deposited enormous guam
titles of sulphur At present most of
the sulphur of commerce comes from
Sicily, and the demand is large because
OF its growing uses in the manufac-
lures, especially since sulphuric acid
has been used for the conversion of
phosphate rock into fertilizers, as
well as bleaching, dyeing, sugar REIN
ing and high explosives.
Among other discoveries reported to
me has been the location of large cop
per prospects in gold bearing ores
complex ores bearing gold, silver and
lead, zinc mines and alkaline earths
and clays of high value.
Several of our expeditions have de-
voted their explorations to learn the
economic possibilities of this land of
mystery. They report that the coast
districts already export $7,00O,O0O Of
chocolate, no longer, luxury, but a
necessity to the world. This industry
could be increased several fold by
American enterprise. Since the push
ing of the road from Guayaquil the
sugar ad coffee industry has had a
sudden impetus, offering large posi-
bilities for investment. Tobacco of a
high grade is grown there in limited
quantities by the indolent native plant
ers.
While searching for gold in the orr
ent of Ecuador our party came upon
immense tracts of rubber forests, the
sole output at present being what the
Indians bring in on their heads. Here,
too, are large areas of valuable hard
woods. The high plateau which the
railroad is now crossing is fertile, and
will eventually play an important part
in the food supply Of the other nations.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25


before had been wont to carry all the
honors, was relegated to the back.
ground or transformed at best into
pretty feature of the setting in which
the newly arisen star was nightly re-
furnished with the full and undivided
glare of the calcium. In one season
alone more than half a dozen lead
ing" men were thus placed on the
high pedestal of histrionic fame.
Now things theatrical have changed
bit. Now it is the neglected leading
lady, who is doing all the starring and
wearing all the fine clothes The magic
circle of sparkling lime light that
shone with such uhwavering effulgence
on the male stars of few seasons ago
has now been refocused with greater
splendor on a host of women. 1t is the
romantic" actress now who is all-pow-
erful as the big attraction of the hour,
while some of the new-made stars who
then scared so spectacularly are sim.
ply leading men" again.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
ECONOMIC VALUE OF r1Kps.

1t is averred that the destruction of
birds in France has produced disas-
trous effects upon agriculture, horti-
culture and the grape industry. In
the Department of Herault alone, it
has been calculated. the destruction of
birds accustomed to feed upon insects
costs loss of more than 1000 gallons
of wine every year. Some birds con-
sumo about 60 insects each daily, and
single insect-eating species, Mon
sieur Levat estimates may be the
means Of saving 5000 grains of wheat
and 1,150 grapes per day.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
A Substitute for Wool.

Artificial wool made from turf fibers
is now employed at Dusseldorf, Ger
many, for manufacturing cloth, band
ages, hats, rugs, and so forth. Ten
years have elapsed since the first at
tempts to make turf wool, and it is
averred that recent Improvements in
the processes have resulted in the pro-
duction of soft fibrous material,
which can be spun as readily as sleeps
wool, and which, besides possessing
excellent absorbent properties, is cap
able of being bleached and colored TO,
use in various textile industries.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
oIL1NG DEVICE FOR SAW BLADES

OlLlNG DEVICE FOR SAW BLADES.
vice shown in the illustration. 1t is
we'll known that in saving heavy
sticks Of timber the saw is apt to bind
in the crease, and the purpose of the
invention is to keep the blade oiled, in
order that it may pass freely through
the cut. The tip of the nozzle extends
down through the handle on either
side of the blade and there is spring
controlled piston inside the reservoir
which forces the oil through the OPEN
ings as often as the piston is pressed
by the finger. The length of the piston
stroke is regulated by raising or lower
ing the screw cap at the top of the
piston. Provision can be made for au-
tomato feed from the oil chamber,
making it unnecessary to use the pis-
ton regularly. the size of the orifice
in this case being regulated by par
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Aoueer stork from Africa.

The British Museum has recently re-
ceived specimen of the rarely seen
"whaleheaded stork," which was first
found on the White Nile in 1S49, and
which until now had been supposed to
be confined to that locality. The-speei-
men referred to was shot on the north
shore of Lake Victoria. 1t is described
as a distinctly eird-looking bird,
having a gaunt, gray body, long legs,
and a head surmounted by little
curled tuft and a scowling expression
Of the eyes" But its most remarkable
popularity is its enormous bill, which
is shaped like the head of whale.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
(Torrington, Con-, Lottery

(Torrington, Con-, Letter.)
The famous John Brown homestead
is to be saved from the hands of the
vandal and relic hunter. The birthplace
of the noted abolitionist will, if pres
ent plans carry, soon pass into the
hands Of the John Brown association.
This is an organization formed by
Dwight G. Kilbourn of Litchfield, an
ardent admirer of the man from
Ossawatomie Sufficient funds will be
raised to purchase the prop
erty through the issuance of
stock of the association. The
price asked is $4,000, which is consid-
cred a goodly sum, in view of the I'M
tenantable condition of the building.
About half dozen acres of stony
ground go with the dwelling.
Some time ago the Connecticut leg
tslature was asked to appropriate the
necessary amount, but it declined on
the ground that it had other uses for
the money. 1t was urged that in few
years there would be nothing left of
the birthplace of the famous aboli-
zionist. Doors, windows, castings and
even boards from the floor have been
carried away by the relic hunter de-
spite the vigilance of neishbors and
town authorities.
House Is In Ruins.
The house has been untenantable for
some years, and we'll it might. 1t has
Weathered the suns and storms of a
century and half, affording warmth
and shelter for families innumerable
who have eventually given up the
struggle for living from the next to
unproductive soil and moved to more
inviting locations. Owen Brown, the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
JOHN BROWN HOUSE.

detached. and thus escaped the flames.
1t is now used as tool house for the
gardener. A pasture adjoining the
grounds of the asylum is strewn with,
charred brick which are said to have
been from the walls of Martha Wash
ington's house, and many of them have
been carried away as mementocs by
curious visitors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
why Horseshoes Are Lucky.

There is legend that the devil one
day asked st. Dunstan, who was noted
for his skill in shooting horses, to shoe
his Single hoof." Dunstan, knowing
who his customer was. tied him tightly
to the wall and proceeded with his job,
but purposely put the devil to SO much
pain that he roared for mercy. The
saint at last consented to release him,
on condition that ne would never enter;
a place where he saw horseshoe dis
played.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
COMBINATION HUNTING COAT.

COMBINATION HUNTING COAT
This Invention has for it's objeS to
provide combination garment, which
will take the place of the ordinary
huntlng coat and vest, and may also
pe USED as storm coat or a ham
mock. The outer portion of the coat
is provided with sleeves and storm
collar, and the under half is somewhat
Similar to vest, being capable of sep
aratlon from the outer portion at the
top, which allows it to fall downward
to protect the lower limbs in case of
a storm. The inner and outer ends of
the garment are provided with Sits
or eyelets for the insertion of straps or
cords for supending the extended coat
after the manner of an ordinary ham
mock, and the hunter will appreciate
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
SCIENTIFIC NOTES.
T. Preserve the Color of Flowe

HOSoHS O VITO SOfOH OF TIU"erbs
An interesting suggestion for the
preservation of colors of pressed flow
ers comes from the workrooms of the
New York Botanical Garden. After the
specimens have been under pressure a
day or two, lay them in papers heated
in the sun until the drying is complete.
In this way, it is said, colors are pre-
served better than by any Other
process.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Passing of Romantic Actor

dom, to don the
picturesque attire
of the hero of ro-
mantle fiction and
swash-b u C k | e
through four acts
of love and adven-
ture.
The romantic"
actor became cock
o-the-walk on the
stage and the
leading lady" who
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

WIFI IL IOr UnTeo
years, and was one
of the last seasons
most successful
stars.
And now those
who have watched
the progress of the
Misses Galland,
Bates, Srong and
Mannering a r e
wondering h o W
soon Clara Blood
LIN -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

this portion of the outfit, as it enables
him to add another comfort to his
equipment without increasing it's bulk
to noticeable degree. 1t will also be
noticed that the warmth of the gar
ment can be considerably increased by
buttoning up the outer half after the
vest portion has Leen fastened, the but
tons and buttonholes being arranged to
that and
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Volunteers Mustered Our.

Promptly on the last day of June, in
accordance with the emergency act Of
1899, the last of the $4,000 volunteers
enlisted for service in the Philippines
have been mustered out at San Fran
cisco. Thus closes one of the most
creditable chapters in our military his
tory.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Ike jenkins oulck Sweetheart.

This from an exchange: "Ike Jen-
kins tried to kill his sweetheart be-
cause she wouldn't have him. She
was too quick for him, however. and
brought him to his senses by hitting
him over the head with an oven lid"
New York Times.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Blanche Bates few years ago. cana
unknown from the Pacific coast, played
small roles with the late Augustin
DAILY, was entrusted with an important
character, played it so we'll as to make
Ada Rehan jealous, and was hailed as
ready for an individual poster. Last
winter, New York city theater-goers
accepted her enthusiastically as full.
fledged star.
Hilda Spong, brought from England
less than three years ago, to play
role she had acted successfully over
there, forged her way to the head of
the company for which she had been
imported as minor member, and is
to be known as the star of that COM
pany in the future.
Case of Mary Mannerlng.
Mary Mannering, less than five years
ago came from abroad, where she had
been provincial actress, to member
ship 'in the same company, remained
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
When WIN TIE World Be Fulil

Without asking counsel of Malthu,
sianism, but merely by applying the
nineteenth century average of Increase
to the future, Mr.. j. Holt Schooling
announces in the July Cosmopolitan
that "the world will be full" in the
year 2250, at which time it will be in
habited by $4,000 billions of personsj
averaging 1000 to the square mile,
This good-humored prediction, how
ever, based on the assumption that the
rate of per cent per year of increase
in the population of the earth, which
obtained during the last century, will
continue indefinitely. is only incidental
to several important and presumably
reliable deductions concerning the
movement of the earths population
during the last century. = 4.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

Contrasted with the experiences of
these three are the sudden successes
;ofthalf-a-dozen others. Bertha Galland,
less than two years ago, came IN
known to Philadelphia, scored hit as
Mr.. Hackett's chief feminine assistant,
and is one of the new stars of next sea-
son. So far, her urban experience has
been confined to single role.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

what strikes me most about
your country is its realism. founded
as the nation is upon an ideal. There
is no more realistic country than AM
erica, and there is no more idealisticl
one. Professor Van It Hoff OF Hol.
land.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

TALLY closing the hole with the tip
of the piston.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25


star of an inexperienced woman.
The Hard Working Actress.
There was Viola Allen. who worked
hard for years and years before she
succeeded in getting into the impor-
lance Indicated by display types and
three-sheets." True, folk with long
memories can recall that, all of sixteen
years ago, Miss Allen was a star for
q short time in an unsuccessful play
called Talked About" In all probable
lty, she was as good an actress then
as now. But her failure at that time
was all that could have been expected
from such venture-she was I'M
known to theater goers generally, and
mad not served an apprenticeship suf-
nciently long to warrant her in trying
to establish herself as an ATTRACTION. .
Annie Russell, too. Her acting in re-
cent years has not been more artistic
or more charming, surely, than that
ofered by her in the days of "Ellaine
and "Esmeralda." But she had to
struggle, struggle hard, to become a
star. How many times did she try in
vain? Sue" and "The Mysterious Mr..
Bugle," and "The Salt of the Earth"
and "Catherine"-all were Annie Rus
sells vehicles, and were popular fail
ures; and it was not until less than
two years ago that the tide turned with
miss Hobbs"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

AdudSeU 10 keep
herself we'll in the
lpqblic eye for
PEARS, and acted in
nanner that gave
ling satisfac-!
to theater go-(
10 long as she
lot try to star.
after more
ia decade of
sel ee as a lead
ing woman, she be-
comes an "attrac-
ton"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
SAW ATTACHMENT.

Frans o. Helsten of Michigan has
obtained a patent on saw-oiling de-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

acquired by the United States becomes
at once an integral part thereof. and
it's Inhabitants become American cit
liens. There is nowhere in the con-
stitution, says Mr.. Boutell, authority,
direct or implied, for the sale Of eani
integral part of the United States
and the expatriation Of American citiz
zens. Therefore President Monroe and
the statesmen of his day, when they
bartered off Texas to Spain, did not,
consider that territory an integral;
part of the United States. The view
they took Of the matter was that ter
ritory ouside the limits of the States
belonging to the United States could
be regulated and disposed of by the
federal government regardless of the
limitations and restrictions of the
constitution These men, if living
would hold that the United States cam
lawfully sell the Philippines on
Alaska"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

ed. A few years ago, she stepped from
the drawing room to the stage in an
inconspicuous role, but in conspicu-
GUS manner, due to her social connec-
tions. Nobody expected anything from
her in the histronic line. Last winter,
however, she scored a strong personal
success in a minor role in "The Climb
ers," and since then has been person
of some consequence in current stage
news. Another hit like that of the past
season, and she would seem to be ripe
for starhood
AS the situation in the dramatic
field stands today the woman "star" is
rapidly eclipsing the man.
Passing of Romantic Actor"
When a few seasons ago, the dram
atization of popular novels was begun
on the wholesale plan, the handsome
matinee idol of athletic proportions
and soaring ambitions suddenly found
himself elevated from the, by no means
strongly defined position of leading
man" to the peerage of dramatic star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

will do what I can, and a little
less, to be able to continue at it
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
Humility I, a Factor.

And Virginia Harmed. Not so good an
actress III any respect, perhaps, as eth
or Miss Allen or Miss Russell: but she
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

An adjudication In the estate on
Michael Corr. who died some taraS !
in Philadelphia, awards $IIl
rious Catholic charitable
in that city. ssssf
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
A British Viesg.

Mr.. Andrew Carnegie speaking att
the great Anglo-American banquet.
said: There can be no jealousy be-
tween America and England, becausel
it is not lost what a friend gets. -
London Daily Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

within a half dozen
years ago only
managerial Doom
ing" of the most
extraordinary and
expensive kind, as
in the case of the
l a t e Margaret
Mather, or person
al notoriety, as in
the case of Mrs.
Langtry or that of
Mrs. Potter, would
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25

That something Of change has
come in the condition of things thea
trical would seem to be evidenced by
the rapid rise to the dignity of star
hood Of a dozen or more actresses Of
comparatively slight experience dur
ing the past several seasons. Until
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-07-25
"A Forgotten Chapter in H,sforr

= O ><S<0pbeT III <lIJEOY1
The sale of Texas to Spain: Ita
Bearing on Our Present Problems" is,
the title of an article in the July!
Forum by the Hon Henry S. Bouteu.
There are few who know that the
United States held title to Texas prior
to the admission of the Texas republicJ
TO the union, but such was the case. /.
and the transfer of that title to SpainI
by the treaty of 1919 in exchange for
Florida has distinct bearing on tha
question recently passed on by the
Supreme Court That question is:
Have the President and the SenA
ate, by treaty, or Congress and the
President, by legislation, the constf-
tutional power to control and dealt
with territory which is not part Of
one OF the states of the union in AZ
manner different from that in which,
they are bound by the constitution to{
control and deal with the territory
embraced in the several states?"
AT the time when Napoleon sold the
Louisiana Territory to the United
States the Rio Grande was the dividing
line between French and Spanish pos-
sessions on the Gulf of Mexico. There
fore that river was the western boun.
Diary of the Louisiana purchase. But
Spain, secretly encouraged by Napo-
leon, insisted that Mexico extended
farther east than the Rio Grande. In
the opinion of James Monroe John
Quincy Adams and Henry Clay, the
right of the United States to all OF
Texas was incontrovertible, but the
south, for natural and justifable rea-
sons, was anxious to get hold Of east
and west Florida, which were not In
Guided in Athe Louisiana purchase.
Hence tha Aeaty Whereby the Floril
das were to the United States
and the ssss River was made the
dividing etween American and
Spanisf ions. On this subject
the 'b 6! ,sf: J, has
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-20
The Clothes Moth.


We may marvel at grubs growing fat
and succulent upon such unpromising
fare as old timber affords, but that
achievement is improved upon by the
insects that prefer to draw their en-
tire nutrition from woolen fabrics, fur,
horsehair, feathers, tanned leather and
the like and apparently without ever a
desire to "wet their whistles" by any
thing of Juicy nature. Any small
silvery winged moth that Is seen fit
ting about the house is regarded as a
CLOTHES moth," but every one killed is
not an enemy, for there are a number
of moths Of similar size and appearance
that come from outdoors and have been
occupied as grubs in destroying green
leaves. 1t Is n common error to sup
pose that 1t is the clothes moth that
does the mischief, though by destroy
ing the moth we prevent the laying of
innumerable eggs from which come the
consuming larve, whose cutting jaws
would be actively and necessarily en-
ployed in mutllating choice fabrics and
valuable furs. These caterpillars are
rarely seen by the housewife because
their first care on leaving the egg Is to
disguise or hide themselves.
The clothes moth proper has yellow
ish gray wings, with three or four in
definite brownish spots upon them, and
In consequence Of it's marked prefer
ence for furs it is known to science as
Tinea pellionella.-Good Words.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-20
A COMPREHENSIVE TRIP.

IL you are going to California this
summer and the round trip rates in
effect for the Fifth International Con-
vention Of the Epworth League, should
decide you to do so, why not so and re,
turn the most interesting ways?
The Southern Pacific Company offer
three routes, via st. Paul and Mime
apolis, along the northern boarder and
Portland, Ore, via the famoIs Shasta
route-via Denver. Salt Lake an Og.
den, the great Ogden or Overland
Route or via New Orleans, through
Huston, San Antonio and I'll Taso,
along the Mexican border and Sunset
route.
The tickets which will be on sale July
@ to 13 inclusive, good for retdrn nu,il
Aug. 81, can be purchased to read GO
ing via any of these routes and return
ing via either of the others. For par
ticulars address G. G. Herring, Com.
Agent, S. p. Co., I'll Park Bldg, Pitts
burg, Pa.
Akron daily Democrat. [volume] (Akron, Ohio) 1892-1902, 1901-08-20

When p. L. Barnum was in the mu-
scum business In New York, one of
his most jovial friends was Gaylord
Clark, famous litterateur In the days
OF our fathers. They were well
matched pair of practical jokers. One
day when Mr. Clark dropped In mt the
museum, as was his custom, Mr.. Bar
mum, apparently much excited, hurried
his friend into the private office and
said: Gaylord, was about to send for
you. l want your advice. l have a
chance to purchase the most wonder
full of all geological freaks. It's at first
perfect fish, then 1t changes to a
four legged land animal. then 1t climbs
trees and
bah! You're joking" interjected
Mr.. Clark.
"On my honor am not" impressive
ly replied the Snowman. "But the ex-
pense."
'Oh, hang the expense" interrupted
Mr.. Clark, brimful Of enthusiasm over
the business project of his friend. IF
you can get any such freak as that,
your fortunes made. But what's the
thing called"
"Well," replied Mr.. Barnum. with
just the faintest suggestion of twin
kle in his left eye. "it belongs to the
batrachian family of animals and In
the vernacular is called tbe-the-tad-
poleW