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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
NOTICE SERVED ON RUSSIA
China Formally Refuses to Sign the
Manchurian Treaty.

Picking, April 1.-The Chinese gov
eminent has formally notified Rus
STA that China, owing to the attitude
of the powers is not able to sign the
Manchurian convention.
cit is China's desire" says the for
NAL notification. ito keep on friendly
terms with all nations. At present
she is going through a period which
is the most perilous in the empires
history, and it is necessary that She
have the friendship of all.
However much she might be will
ing to grant any special privilege to
one power, when others object, it is
impossible that, for the sake of max
ing one nation friendly, she should
ALLEVIATE the sympathies of all 9th.
ers."
Iii Hung Chang says this letter
settles the matter definitely and that
Russia was informally notified to the
same effect March 20.
Prince Ching asserts that every
against signing the convention.
ers notify the ministers as to what
loSlOlOA lS dGSl1Cu vi ILC OlClSS
s and 9 of the protocol, everything
will be practically concluded except
the indemntles, the only claims not
ready being the British, German and
japanese. The Germans say they
can be ready in two days and the
japanese assert that they can be
ready at moments warning. Pri-
waite claims, however, can be filed un.
til May IA.
A majority of the ministers are in
favor of making general claim as
soon as the German claims are in
making allowances for few thou
sands for possible future claims, al.
though it is believed that all private
claims are now filed. Ii Hung Chang
and Prince Ching have sent to the
court for a private list of names pre-.
sented by the ministers of the pow.
ers for punishment. The death list
has been reduced to four names fol-
degradation and to ninety-one for
loss of office. No objection is antici-
pated, as the men are only prominent
in local communities,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Beers Want Injunction.

New Orleans, April 3.-Proceed.
ings were brought in the United
States court here yesterday by rep
resentatives of the Beers to prevent
the sailing of the steamship Anglo
Australian, loaded with mules CON
signed to the British in South Africa.
Judge Parlange, after reading the pc
tition issued an order requiring the
defendants in the case to show cause
on April 6 why a preliminary injunc-
ton should not be granted.
Turnip tops are invaluable when
young and tender.
Watercresses are excellent tonic,
stomachic and cooling.
An elephant is used for farm work
at Roney's Point,aW. Va. The animals
owner, James Cahill, finds that the
big beast, hitched to a plow, can do
more work than a team of horses,
while for hauling logs he is more eff
fective than six horses. At all times
tie elephant is docile, and seems fond
of work.
Water is supplied at low figure in
Dover, England. A house which rents
for twenty pounds a year has to pay
a water tax of only ten shilhngs per
annum, and houses which rent for
more are {proportionately taxed. Last
year the city water department. yield
ed four Thousand three hundred and
thirty-seyen pounds above expenses.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
JAPAN PREPARING FOR WAR.
VIII Address a Pcremptory Remonstrano
tn Rms in.

London, April 6.-''Russia's reply
concerning Manchuria being unsatis-
factory, the Japanese government
has decided" says the Yokohama cor
respondent of the Daily Mail, after
a conference with the heads of the
army and navy and with the depart
ments of finance and foreign affairs,
to address a second and more per-
emptory remonstrance, demanding a
reply within stated period. This
remonstrance, communicated through
the Japanese minister in ST. Peters
burg, almost amounts to an ultima
tum."
Japan is taking measures with
q view TO hostilities with Russia"
says the Picking correspondent of the
Daily Express. "She has entered into
an agreement with Liu Kin vi, vice.
roy of Marking, who is acting on be-
half of the other friendly viceroys
and governors, regarding the course
they will pursue in the way of aiding
Japan against Russia. 1t is under
stood that they have promised to
place the telegraphic communications
and transport facilities at the SER
vice of Japan"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
sss5,ooo MORE FOX THE KING.
Committee Recommends u Big Increas
in the Civil List.

London, April 5.-.rhc report of the
committee appointed to consider
changes in the civil list recommends
that the new civil list be fixed at
about 100000 pounds as follows:
Privy purse, 10000 pounds; salar-
les of household and retired allow
ances, l25,oo0 pounds; expenses of
household, 10000 pounds; works, 20,-
600 pounds: royal bounty. aims and
special services, 10000 pounds. and
sundries 5000 pounds. The report
recommends an annuity of 10000
pounds to the Duke of Cornwall and
York. 10000 pounds to the Duchess
of Cornwall and York, and 5000
pounds to each of the kings daugh-
tiers. The queens annuity in the
event of her surviving the king is in
creased to 10000 pounds, and an an
nuity of 10000 pounds is provided for
the Duchess of Cornwall and York in
the event of her surviving the duke.
The proposals for the civil list show
a net increase of 67,Oo0 pounds. Mr.
Labouchere, the sole signatory of the
minority report, thinks that no in
crease is necessary.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
HAVANA NEWSPAPER SUPPRESSED.
The Discussion Prints Cartoon Which Is
Regarded as Libelious

Regarded Libellous.
Havana, April s.-The Discussion
has been suppressed by order of
Governor General Wood and it's
offices have been closed and sealed
This action was due to the publica-
ton in the Discussion of an illustra-
ton having the title of THE Cuban
Calvary" representing the Cuban
public personifed in a Cuban soldier
being crucified between two thieves,
General Wood being represented as
one thief and President Mckinley as
the other, both being labeled with
their names. Senator Platt was rep
resented as Roman soldier giving
vinegar and gall in the form of the
Platt amendment, while public opin-
ion, as Mary Magdalen, was weeping
at the foot of the cross. Below was
the following inscriptions: DESTINY
will not reserve for us glorious res
direction"
The picture caused much unfavor-
able comment from the standpoint of
decency. The editor of the paper,
Senior Coranado, was arrested, but
was released on bail. Tt is probable
that no other action will be taken
against the Discussion than suppress
sing it's publication for several days
editor Coranado and Castellanos,
the cartopnist, will be tried upon a
charge of criminal libel
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
PROFIT BY CITY OWNERSHIP,
Cities Of Wapakoneta and st. Marys
Find SatI. 10 c+~r

Cities of Wapakoneta and St Marvs
Find Satisfactory Figures.
Wapakoneta, O., April 9.-Municipal
ownership OF public utilities in the cit
'{ies of Wapakoneta and St. Marys in
this county has proved an unqualified
success. The report Of the trustees
lof the water works and electric light
plants of this city shows that the two
nave netted to taxpayers over and
labove interest $6,642, or the equivalent
iof ~ per cent. If the interest on s92,-
1000 is not counted the, net earnings
would be Increased to Sill 1852, or nearly
il211s per cent. This sum represents the
actual earning capacity, counting the
cost OF the street arc lamps at $S5 each
and the rental of the fire hydrants at
$5O each per year, which is less than
1the average throughout the country.
'Ihe report shows that the cost of
lighting each of the street arc lamps
for the year, after deducting the re-
ceipts for the incandescent lights. is
only 1852. Each successive year
shows decrease as a result of in
- SSu iSSolPCS from 1HCdnQeScentS
used by private consumers, and under
these circumstances it is probable that
the time is not far off when the streets
OF Wapakoneta will be lighted for
nothing, without the need of a tax
levy. The only need of a tax levy in
"a year or two will be for the payment
or outstanding bonds. There are 8, 296
1ncandescent lights in use and seventy
'eignt arc lamps. Meters are used
wherever possible and the service is
increasing rapidly. There are 37s pri-
vate water consumers. 1O3 public fire
lhydrants and 73O ,o4s. $50 gallons of wa
ter were pumped the past year. Ar
itesian wells furnish the water and
pressure is obtained by pumps and a
hundred foot water tower
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
PRESIDENT is PLEASED.
Regards the Russian Attitude as Entire

Washington, April s.-The determi-
nation OF the Russian government
not to press TO conclusion the ne
gotiations begun some time ago with
the Chinese government in regard to
Manchuria has naturally given great
qualification TO the government of
the United States. The president is
understood to recognize in this act
of the car another proof of his
sincere regard for the harmony with
the powers now engaged in negotia-
tons in China and his determination
to do nothing to impede the speedy
and satisfactory conclusion of those
negotiations.
In his view it is an act worthy of
the enlightened sovereign who ini-
tiated the conference at The Hague
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
WANT AGUlNALDo PUNISHED.
Filipinos in Manila Want Him to Receiv

Punishment.
Manila, April 9.-General MacAr-
thur says it is impossible to make a
statement concerning Aguinaldo now.
1t is possible that Aguinaldo will
soon be removed from the Mala-
canang palace to a large house, with
pleasant grounds, No. Sc General So
lano street, fashionable quarter of
the city, beside tie Pasig river,
which is being renovated and pre-.
pared for occupation.
Aguinaldo is purchasing diamonds
and other jewelry. He continues to
receive certain visitors, but news
paper correspondents are excluded.
1t is said that the manifesto which
Aguinaldo has been preparing has
not yet been signed and it is added
that Aguinaldo is reluctant to comply
with the conditions.
1t appears that the majority of the
Filipinos in Manila distrust Aguin-
aldo and dislike to see him accorded
special favors. 1ney say he ought to
heA ceyera1v r,uniShed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Yields Razor at Pulpit.
chicago board of Trade.

Chicago, April 9.-After wandering
about the streets for the last week
seeking a man whom he claims has
hounded and prosecuted him, James
Gain entered the First Methodist Epis-
copaI church, Washington and Clark
streets, last night, and after listening
ITO q sermon delivered by the Rev. j.
1P. Brushingham, the pastor, he broke
down and wept. and, approaching the
pastor, handed him a razor, with which
the said he had intended to commit
murder. Cain said he no longer sought
the mans life, but that previous to en-
tering the church he would have car
ried out his intention if he had met
the man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
EXPLANATION BY RUSSIA
Says She Has No Intention of Hold
ing Manchuria.

ing Manchuria.
Washington, April 6.-The United
States government has received
communication from the government
of Russia of unusual Importance,
bearing on conditions in China, and
particularly those relating to Man
churia. The document is of such
character as to have produced pro-
foundry favorable impression and at
the state department. it is looked up
on as the most salutary development
that has occurred tor many months
in the problems of the east.
While there is an entire absence of
authoritative information, yet it is
understood that Russia now takes
occasion to give positive assurance
of the disinterested sentiments which
have animated her throughout the
consideration of the Chinese ques-
tions. AS to Manchuria, it is made
clear that Russia's course never has
varied in the purpose to leave that
province an integral part Of China
and to retire the Russian troops as
rapidly as safety would permit. This,
moreover, it is made plain in the COM
munication, has been Russia's course
throughout, notwithstanding asser-
tions to the contrary. But as signal
evidence of Russia's purpose, and in
harmony with the cars aspirations
for peace and harmony between the.
nations, the Russian government now,
gives assurances of the most definite
and satisfactory character as to the
execution of this purpose. The ex-
tent of the assurances can best be
judged by the impression made in \
the highest official quarters here thati
the threatened crisis over Manchuria
has been completely ayerted.
The Russian communication is TIL
more significant coming at momeT
when the press advices from EuroI
asserted that Russia was collecti1
an army of 100000 men for the pl
pose of holding Manchuria with.
reference to the desires of the o.
powers. There is no doubt that
STA has large military force in
churia, so that, had she determ
to hold the province, she has the
itary establishment already on
ground prepared to maintain he
cupancy.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Burglars visit Kenosh.

Kenosha,s Wis, April "a gang of
Chicago porch climbers dropped in on
Kenosha last night, and as a result OF
their visit four houses were entered
and jewelry and diamonds to the value
OF 81 900 taken. The men were seen
Mt work Ii three of the houses and de-
scriptions Of them were given to the
police, but no clew has been found as
to their identity. and no arrests have
4 been made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
FOREIGN POWERS RBsPoNs1BJl
st. Petersburg Papers Say Russia Is
Blameable for the situation.

Blameable for the situation.
st. Petersburg, April THE nd
papers here aver that the fore
powers, and not Russia, are respol
BILE for the continued occupation
Manchuria. The Viedomosti says
is quite impossible for Russia to wit
draw without some guaranty THAI
order will be preserved on her from.
tiers, adding:
Russia does not intend to be. left
in the far east at the disadvantage
she was placed under in the near
east twenty-three years ago"
The Rossiya admits that Russia
tried to arrange plans for the with
drawal of her troops, and that this
was thwarted by nearly the whole of
Europe, and she must continue in the
unpleasant position of occupier of
Manchuria."
London, April IA dispatch from
ST. Petersburg says it is learned from
trustworthy source that Russia's
diplomatic agents abroad were in
structed on April to communicate
to the governments in which they are
accredited an identical note in the
same terms as that presented by
Count Cassini. the Russian minister
at Washington, to Secretary Hay.
The text of the identical note, as
it appears from news which has come
to hand, is as follows: "That in the
present circumstances, special
agreement in the Manchurian affair.
instead of being an open testimonial
of friendly sentiments on the part
of Russia toward China might entail
various difficulties for the neighbor-g
ing state. Russia does not in any
way insist upon the conclusion of
any such agreement, and even aban-
dons all possible negotiations in this
matter. Inasmuch as the imperial
government ever adheres faithfully
to it's original and oft-repeated pro-
gramme, it will quietly await the fur
Their course of events"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Eggs Cooked In stoma CHI.

Marion, Ind, April 9.-The A.
month-old child of Mr.. and Mrs. Ed
ward Forrest drank bottle of poison
GUS fluid. Raw eggs were administered
Immediately and when physician ar
rived he gave the child an emetic and
the eggs being elected were found to
be cooked by the action of the poison.
The eggs prevented the stomach from
being eaten by the powerful drug. The
child recovered in few hours and no
bad effects followed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
RUSSIAN TROOPS CLASH.
Engage in Bloody Conflict With Chinese

Berlin, April s.-A dispatch to the
Cologne Gazette from ST. Petersburg
says hard fighting is reported to have
occurred between the First, Second
and Third East Siberian rifles regi-
meelt and several thousand Chinese
troops between Kobantsly and Syn
minting. The Russians lost captain
and several men killed, and Ieuten-
ant colonel, several other officers and
many men wounded. The Chinese
lost heavily and reiterated with the
Russians pursuing them.
The date of the engagement is not
mentioned in the dispatch.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
HER HAIR CAUGHT FIRE.
a Burned to Death While Pr.
pairing to Attend Church.

Woman Burned to Death While Pre-
pairing to Attend Church.
Ada, Mimi, April 9.-While Miss
Maggie Riggers, milliner, was pre-
pairing her Easter toilet yesterday
morning she was burned to death. Miss
Triggers lived in the rear portion of her
millinery store. She was preparing to
attend Easter services, and had heated
2 curling iron over a small gasoline
stove. In some manner her hair
caught fire and the flames commune
Gated to the inflammable millinery
stock, the building and it's contents
being destroyed. Miss Rigger's screams
were heard by neighbors, but before she
could be rescued she was burned to a
crisp,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Losses in War Continue High

London, April 6.--The British cas-.
ualties in South Africa continue high.
The totals for the month of March
are: Killed, 9 officers and 1O3 men;
wounded, 26 officers and 27O men.
If you want anything well done do
it yourself. Always laugh at your
own jokes.
Almost anybody can send small
boy on an errand, but only the
wealthy can afford to wait until he
comes back.
An excellent Scotchman had for
thirty-seven years brought home his
full wages every week. Once at the
end Of the period he gave his wife six
pence less than the full amount. This
so discussed the thrifty woman that
she went to consult the minister on
the subject. He tried to comfort her
by saying that sixpence was not q
large amount. rs no. the money
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
] Mrs.. Logan Is serlou.lx III.

Washington, April 9.-Mrs. John A,
logan is quite seriously i'll at her home
in this city. Her daughter, Mrs. Tuck
er. said this morning she was not sure
that Mrs. Logan would be able to be
present at the unwilling ceremonies
aQn Tuesday. when the statue of her
band, the famous general and sena-
from Illinois. is to be presented to
De government
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
CARTER LOOT LOCATED.
Government Said to Have Found All Of
the Stolen Millions.

Uhe stolen Millions.
Washington, April 9.-One of the
first official acts of Attorney Gen
eral Knox WIN be to direct the in
stitution of suits against a number
OF prominent business men in New
\ York, Philadelphia and Savannah,
Ca, on the ground that they were
the accomplices of Oberlin M. Car
ter, formerly captain in the corps
of engineers, U. S. A., who was con-
victed some time ago of having
swindled the government out of
So, 100000 while he had charge of the
harbor improvements at Savannah,
Ga.
The department of justice has in
formation in it's possession which, it
is said, incriminates number of
prosperous business men as having
had a share of the stealings and upon
which Carter will be prosecuted upon
criminal charges when he has served
out his present five years. term in
the Leayenworth penitentiary. 1t
was stated at the department this
morning that the agents of the de-
partment of justice had traced every
penny of the sum said to have been
stolen by Carter and had found it
in the hands of business men who
had shielded the ex-captain during
the ten years covering the extensive
frauds. A sworn statement has been
made by Carter to the effect that he
had only $172,CUo, and that if $780,
700 was taken the balance must be
in the hands Of outsiders who were
interested in the operations. This
has been investigated. with the re-
suit that all of the funds have been
traced and the possessors will be
made to tell where and how they got
the money.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Smash Coat Of Arms.

Geneva, Switzerland, April "a
serious demonstration against the
Russian and Italian consulates and
the residence of the italian consul
occurred in connection with the OK
tradition of Jaffei, an alleged accom-
plice of Gaetano Preset, the assassin,
of King Humbert. The mob tore
down and shattered the coat of arms
at the Russian consulate, but were.
prevented by the police from doing
material damage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
KNOX AccEPrs THE JOB.
VIII Become Attorney General Within q
Short Time. .L.ll. "A.

Washington, April 6.-When the
cabinet met yesterday President Nc
Kinley announced to the members
that Mr.. p. C. Knox, of P;ttsburg,
Pa, has accepted the attorney gem
eralship, which was offered to him
last week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Dewet and Botha Combine.

london, April 4.-Dispatches from
Cape Town indicate that General
Botha and General De Wet may join
in gathering force of 10000 men for
operations against General French in
the Transvaal. Two hundred Beers
have reappeared near Richmond, Cape
Colony, and the town guard has been
called out to defend the place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
Cassius Clay Fires at Deputies.

Valley View, KY, April g. General
Cassius M. Clay yesterday refused adj
mission to the famous White Hall
mansion of Deputy Sheriff Collier and
two other deputies, who had gone
there from Richmond to serve writ
of delivery sent by Mary B. Clay for,
furniture belonging to her. "A fusi-
lade of shots ensued, during which
fifteen shots were fired. 1t is not
known whether anyone in the Clay
mansion was hurt, as neighbors fear
to enter the premises. None of the
shots fired at the Deputies took eff
- y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

The writer of an obituary noticeS
Kentucky paper warmed up to hisN
work as he proceeded, and closed
with this gushing sentence: "She
was waited into the gloom Of eternal
night at six o'clock in the morning."
The Standard is palatial steam
yacht recently built at Copenhagen
for Car Nicholas of Russia. The cost
of the craft is said to be close to
$3,Ooo,o0o. Among the features pecu-
i liar to the vessel is the Church 2 CON
strncted in close proximity to the inn
perial cabins. The outside Of the;
church is modelled after the architec-
ture Of the Creek ortho dox church,
Astounding in choicaly painted panels
Of saints and mad 1nas.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
The Cars Health Is Shattered.

London, April 9.-"The health of
Emperor Nicholas has been shaken
by the recent connections" says the
st. Petersburg correspondent of the
Daily Express, "and he will probably
abdicate if the next child of the EN-.
press should be a daughter"
Retribution is slow, but it is usual
ly sure.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11
win BE Built on the Pacific.

Washington, April s.--The navy de-
partment has decided to award the
contract for the construction of the
protected cruiser Milwaukee to the
Union Iron Works at San Francisco.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

If you mean well, as an evidence of
good faith you should occasionally do
Snmefhinr well
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-11

Officers of Still college are planning
the construction ofa hospital to be
located close to the college. If the
present ideas are carried out the
building will be erected at the close
Oh summer and at the beginning of
fall. The building will be of brick
and four. stories high.