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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Correspondence.
And Items of Interest
as Reported by our
Correspondents
Kllgore.

Ike Finch and wife visited oyer night
with his mother in Woodland township.
David Robinson is hauling up his win
ter's wood.
Harvey McDaniels called at A. q,
Dale's Thursday evening.
Mre. Bell Ingram and children return
ed to Mercer, Mo-, Sunday. A. q. Dale
and wife accompanied her home and
visited until Tuesday.
Miss Ora Wolsey visited with Miss
Percie Dale the first of the week.
Alvin Still, of Pleasanton, Sundayed
with his parents.
g. B. Moore and wife sundayed at
James Cozad's.
Edd Owens, Of near Lineville, attend
ed the dance at Geo. Fanning's Thurs.
day eve.
There was dance at Jasper Foster
Saturday eve, and a fine time was re.
ported.
Angie Still returned Saturday evening
from weeks visit with Pleasanton
friends.
Ella Vanderpoo', Edith Underwood
and Anna McDaniels, spent Sunday
with Grace Moore.
Floyd Dale and sister, and Ora VOL
.sey, visited over Sunday with Melvin
Hamilton and wife at River View.
Miss Birdie Gore called at A. j. VOL
sey's Wednesday evening.
Mr.. and Mrs. cedric Gore visited over
night at her mothers near Davis City.
Jess Rumley passed there parts one
/. day last week.
Joan Brown was Leon caller Thurs
day.
Miss Anna McDaniels spent Friday
with her sister, Mrs. Brown.
VIM. Moore and wife, were over Sun
. day visitors with his parents.
Jim Rumley, of Decatur, was in this
,neighborhood SUNDAY,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Grand River.

Mr.. and Mrs. Hoyle Gilreath spent
Thanksgiving with her parents in Leon.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Conrey drove to
Leon Wednesday Of last week, having
sent their goods on ahead by team.
Clay Mcconnell has moved into the
house formerly occupied by Perry
Brammer in the east part of town.
Mr.. and Mrs. Lewis Lent, of near
Hopeville, visited one day last week at
the home Of John Durham.
Mr.. Stones have moved into the
house recently vacated by Fred Conrey.
Will Young, treasurer elect, expects
to start for Kansas in few days to
visit brother.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Burr Oak Ridge.

Mr.. and Mrs. Cain entertained friends
at their home Thanksgiving. A splen-
did dinner was served.
). w. Walton and family, Mrs. Mary
Walton, also Mrs. Sarah Chastain and
son Willie and Miss Lyde Chastain Sun
dayed at Chas. Chastain's.
Grandpa Rumley died at the home of
his son Andy Sunday morning at the
advanced age of 81 years. He was in
tered in the Shy cemetery Monday.
Mrs. Mary Meek and daughter LAME
took dinner with Grandma Webster
Sunday.
Jimmie Hazlet came near Gripping
himself last week getting his foot fast
in a hay baler, but fortunately the
horse was stopped in time to prevent
crushing his foot.
Mrs: Dawson, Of New York, visited
Mrs. ]. w. Walton one day last week.
Mrs. E. A. Adams returned to her
home at Van Vert Saturday after a
weeks visit in this vicinity.
Mrs. Blatt visited Mrs. Chas. Chas-
tain one day last week.
JEFF Art and wife were Sunday Wis
itors at Elmer Rumley's. They expect
to return to their home in Oklahoma
this week.
Mahlon Shira and family were callers
at Chas. Chastain's Sunday afternoon.
Jess Rumley came in from Fremont
county Saturday to attend the funeral
OF his grandpa Rumley.
Miss Lide Chsstain returned from
Leon Thursday where she visited friends
and attended the Warner-Waight we'd
ding.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Says He Was Tortured

81 suffered such pain from corns 1
could hardly walk" writes H. Robin.
son, Hillsborough, Ills, "but Bucklen's
Arnica salve completely cured them. I"
Acts like magic on sprains, bruises, cuts,
sores, scalds, burns. boils, ulcers. Per.
feet healer Of skin diseases and piles.
Cure guaranteed by L. Van Werden Csc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
sHERIFF,s SALE.

By virtue of an execution, directed to me
from the clerk OF the District court of Decatur
county. Iowa on, on Judgment aimed in said
favor of Patrick Griffin as plaintiff and
against G. ]. and Clara j. Edwards as defend
ants, for the sum OF S413.32, S3066 attorneys
fees, and costs taxed at $40 80, and accruing
costs, have levied upon the following real
estate taken as the property of said de fend-
ant to satisfy said execution to.wtt Lot 6,
block III. in the original town OF Grand River,
Iowa, and will offer the same for sale to the
highest bidder for cash in hand on the 2lst day
| If December, A. D 1891, in front of the court
house door in Leon. Iowa. at the hour of 10
O'Clock D. M. OF said day when and where due
| attendance Will be Sivso by the undersigned,
Dated At Lson, Iowa. Nov. u. 1901
l1-9s JOHN BURNS,
Shsrln Of said county.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Morgan.

Mrs. o. W. Peck, of Allerton, visite.
over Sunday with her father, M. L
Hubbard.
Ray Fierce, of Van Vert, visited owe
Sunday at the home of M. L. Dale.
Merton Cozad and best girl attended
church at Pleasanton, Sunday evening
Misses Maud and Blanche Osborn, Of
Leon, spent Thanksgiving at their home
in this vicinity
M. L. Hubbard took Thanksgiving
dinner with his daughter, Mrs. s. ].
Cozad.
There was dance at Geo. Sheets Sat
urday night which was we'll attended.
Charley Workman, of Lineville, spent
Wednesday night with his cousin,
Willie Roberts.
Mrs. Q. H. Blakesley and daughters,
departed Tuesday for Oklahoma where
they will make their future home.
Mrs M. L, Dale and daughter, Nellie
called at Albert Bakers, east of Line.
vile, Saturday evening.
Miss Lou Robinson spent last week
with her niece, Mrs. Barney Curry, who
has been quite sick.
Miss Fanny Stuteyille visited with
Miss Ethel Wood.
j. B. Robinson and family spent Sat.
urday night witt M. L. Hubbard,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
To California.

The Through Tourist Car, for Callfor-
MIA will run every Thursday via the
Chicago Great Western Railway, and
Sante Fe Route to Los Angeles. New
Wide Vestibuled Pullman Tourist Cars
are furnished and these are personally
conducted west of Kansas City. For
rates, reservation Of berths, etc., apply
to j. P. Elmer, G. P. A., Chicago, Ill.
Mch. 1-O2
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Get What You Ask For!

When you ask for Cascarets Candy
eathartic be sure you get them.
Genuine tablets stamped C. c. c.
Never sold in bulk. A substitutor is
always cheat and a fraud. Beware!
All druggists, 1oc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Garden Grove.

The school board held its monthly
meeting Monday evening.
The brick addition which is being
built on the rear of F. D. Bakers store
is nearly completed.
Henry Blsdsoe is having the old Shaw
house moved on his lot in the south
part Of town.
Union Thanksgiving services were
held in the Presbyterian church last
Thursday.
Born to Mr.. Jones Friday, boy.
Mrs. Stanley, of near Lamont, came
Friday.
CD. Stookey went to Charlton Mon
day.
S. w. Miller went to Leon Monday.
j. r. White WAS in Leon the first of
the week.
]. J. Lovett shipped seven cars of cat.
tie to Chicago, Saturday.
Mrs. Frank Lillard, Sid Lillard and
Otto Jordan, went to Des Aoines Wed.
nesday.
Mrs. P. A. Reed, of Hilton, Iowa, who
has been visiting here returned Friday.
Bart and Ed. Brown drove from Hen.
derson, Iowa, arriving here Sunday.
Prof. G. U. Monroe, went 10 Mt. AYR
Friday.
Tom Garrett, Of Leon, who has been
here returned Friday,
Mrs. Cora Campbell, Of Leon, came
Thursday.
Mrs. Major Young and daughter, Mrs,
Rinehart, of Leon, who have been visit
ing here returned Monday.
T. B. Daniels who has been working
at Carl Eals farm north of Leon, spent
Sunday at home.
Mrs. Rains, of South Dakota, came
from Leon Friday, to visit her sister
Mrs. Salisbury.
Chas. Mcclure has accepted posi-
ton as clerk in H. w Potts drug store.
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

English SPAWN Liniment removes all HI ard,
Soft or Calloused Jumps and Blemishes from
horses, Blood Spavins, Curbs, Splints,
sweeney, Ring Bone. Stifes Sprains. ali
Swollen Threats. Coughs. etc. Save $50 by
use OF one bottle Warranted the most won
derful Blemish Cure ever known. Sold by W.
.. Stempel & Co.. Druggists, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
TIM y EaIIAa6LE.

Passenger. ..5:53 a. m. Passenger. s:s5p
Freight ......:9:45 a. m. Freight zoo p. m.
passenger ~ q. 20 Am Frelght...,s:4 pm.
K. & w. =
GOING NORTH.
o. No. Isis a. m.-Daily except Sunday and
Sunday. Sp'
No. l9-s:o5 a. m.-Freight > Stock express
"Wednesday only. wy
GOING SOUTH.
NO; 6l1:45 a. m.-Passenger-Da1ly except
No; 1880 p. m.-Freight-Daily except
G. NJ. KErcHAM Agent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

A wise man will not dispute with
other men over the standard of his own
value.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

DR.. CaldwelPs Syrup Pepsin is pleas
ant to take. 1t is pleasant laxative.
sold by L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

You might as we'll talk to an echo as
to person who always agrees with YOU
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo-Q uinine Tablets.
All druggists refund the money if it fails
to cure. E. w. Groves signature Is on
each box, Csc.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
For Sale

Or trade for wood or corn, first class
second hand buggy, apply at this office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
EARLY Seed Oats.

l have 500 bushels of choice early seed
oats for sale. MIKE GRIFFIN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

For Oklahoma real estate, write to
call on c: 3. Jordan. Enid, O. T.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
The CENTURY
MAGAZINE
Will make 1902 year of
HUMOR.
"Reminiscences
CONTRIBUTORS


to the Year of Humor .,p anu dor.ra1Cs M =,
Mark Twain" bv,n
r. Dunne "Josh Billings"
lMr. Dooley) mark Twain,''
joel Gnandler Harris John g. SAKE.
(Uncie Remus) "Mrs. Partington.''
Ed: ". Iownsend miles O'Reilly."
Commune Fadden) "Hans Breitmann,'
george ACE, "Artemus Ward"
Ruth McEnery Stu. l"Orpheus q. Kerr,
arr, 'Bill Nye.'
James ~nltcomp Hl-IFrAnk r. Stockton,
icy, Donald g. Mitchell,
raul Lawrence Dun II. C. Bunner,
bar, Sam Slick"
9elett burgess, Eugene Field,
Frank r. Stockton, Richard a. White
TUDOR Jenks, Capt. G. Fl. Derby
Nils Parker Butler, (John Phoenix,
Carolyn Wells. IOlfyer W. Holmes
darry >. EdMardR. N ortimcr Thomson
Chester Bailey Fer-5Q. x. PhiIander
nsld- Doesticks. P. 3. J
CnstleS battell Loo Bret Barte.
mis-,
Oliver Herford,
Elliott Flower,
Albert Bigelow Paine
Beatrice HEREFORD.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-04-06

eight events against -trnug teams from COL
umhia, Princeton. P"nn>v 'vHu!H C"rt"li and
other COLLEGES II, ChrsteriOwu Hth"i" Uuit
first place on the hori@.ntaD bar. arcord on
II" side horse and first u1 raral" bars, i&k-
th"n'i-round championship t., eleven points.
u" also won IA" alI-r0und championship last
year Young i Jason wiz hol u HIGH ~rhol-
as'ic place in the craiuatin. class oG THIS
wear, His winnings OF medals, cups and
prlI's i on" Dt thu Il lA-' ivliyilUll STUDENT
Athletic collections In the cnuutrv
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-04-06

The American Baseball Lca&l". the great
rival of the National League. has Completed
its arrangements for the playing season and
announced the following schedule
BALTTMoHE At HON.
With Boston April u. %, 70, -: July /. :
3; August s. 6, 7.
With Washington May s. Q. 10. June 2G:
July II, Is, Is; August / ,, 8.
With Philadelphia June 7, : 10. II;
August 10, l6, II; September "a 25. %
With Chicago June T.. IS, II, u: August
%. %, q; September H. Is, 10.
VITA Milw .ukee June II, l.. ~, 20:
August %. u. 28; September 20. u. %.
WITH Detroit-Iune u, -, -. %: August
10, 20. Il; September u. % two games.
BALTIMORE ABROAD.
At Washington April 20, 30 May l. ,:
July .. 10, II: August y, -. II.
At Philadelphia May 3. I. 6, Z. July :, q,
:; September Il two gam"sl. II.
st Boston May Ii, II, IS. %: July ., I
(twa -,l.u -l: August s. 8. 10.
AtCmrtsr- Maya p. Is, -, july Ii. Il,
10, ~; August 20. u: Stpt"mD"rl
It NHsauE"e May %. %, u, -: July 70,
y, -: September two 2nmcs). ..
At D,ro,t-l1ny 80 two gam, 81: June
/; 'l4 u, - ~ Soptembe- :. 50.
At Cr1.and-Junc ,. I. >. T.; july IL -
20 SoptcmDer1 g. Il.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-04-06

in hand strigs, straps. bows, shields and puffs
all here. We challenge comparison with any
store in the county. Have you seen the new
narrow in hand? 10 inches long and inches
wide. The real smart thing for summer.
80 cents. Above 200 impcrials III every shade.
You Mr.. Well Dressed Man come and see he
fore the effects are broken.
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-04-06
Mems NeckWear.

Imagine store five times a. big as ours
and then imagine the stock OF necl, wear you
would find there if they were np-to-date and
YOU have our 1901 Spring and Summer neck
wear It 7, The very newest things from
III" largest line in the country imp"rials 1
The Cecil Whig. [volume] (Elkton, Md.) 1841-current, 1901-04-06

Connie Alarh Is H. yet unaoriart a- Otto"
name that will h" given hi n"w Philadelphia
club. although uumrrous ea.s.,..u H. nay"
been made The Ph,Iadrlphia Auericau
League club although h,-. sounding. is
altogether TOO long t. suit tin pu1li'. which
will no doubt soon max" It Mack Athletics,
or even the simple term Athletics. It is
understood that the nrw grounds are Likely
to be known as the Columbia Dy-a' al. Park.
Tho lettering on th" new SUIT viii -" simply
a. which might s,nud for auItt."c.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
WARTAxREDUCTIoN BILL.
Conferees Said to Have Reached ooh-
 pieee Agreement.

Washington, Feb. 26.-A complete agreement has been reached by the re- publican conferees on the most lmpor- tant items of the war revenue reuuc- tion bill. On beer, the house wins US contention and the senate yields. 1he house fixed a rate of $1.6O per parrel without any discount while the senate retained the old rate of $2 per paIrel with a 25 per cent discount. The dll- ference between the two rates IS apout ten cents on the barrel. The topacco tax is, compromised. The house left the tax standing at 12 cents per pound as in the existing law, while the seha Ut reduced it 25 per cent. or to cenlS per pound. The compromise proVloes for a reduction of two cents and torty- hundredths of a cent per pound, leaV- ing the rate 9.60 The house also comes ont ahead on bank checks. The house repealed the entire tax on checks, put the senate did not accept this actloii' The senate conferees now conceae lile house provision. The reduction Ill 'ile revenue will be s7,0000OO on account ol this action The house proVlsloh re healing the tax on proprietary meal- cines is also accepted.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
THIRTT-FITE MINERS LOST.
Disaster In Wyoming Bad, But Not So
 Costly as First Supposed.

Cheyenne, Wyoming, Feb 26.-The worst disaster in the history of coal mining in Wyoming since the Amy horror, eight years ago, occurred at Diamondville last night. Thirty-five men are believed to have perished in fire which started in Mine No. of the Diamondville Coal and Coke company. It was at first thought that fifty had nerished. The blaze was first discover ed shortly after the night shift com- menced work. The flames made such prog.ess that only one man escaped from the two entries on which it was confined. His name Is John Anderson, and he was frightfully burned in run ming the gauntlet of the flames
 The first intimation the miners in the other entries had of a fire was when Anderson came rushing into the upper level, He fell unconscious and was car ried to the mouth of the mine. The entire night was spent in conf1ning the fire to the two entries, and this morn inc. if was necessary to seal them up to nrevent the flames from spreading to other narts of the mine. This step was only decided upon after all hope of sav- inc The lives of the men had been aban- doned. The scenes at the mouth of the mine during the night and to-day were heartrending.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
Howe & Stets0ll.
PERSIsTENT HAZING.
Persecution of student at the Nary
 land Institute.

Baltimore. Feb. 26.--Freshman Henry Schurman, who has been so vigorously hazed at Maryland Institute, was sub- jected to further rough treatment at the hands of his college mates to-day, and Justice Nelson P. Poe, the magistrate, who fined three of his tormentors for past offenses against Schurman, came in for storm of jeers and misses when he visited the university this afternoon. Justice Poe went to consult Dr. R. Dor sey Coale, the dean of the faculty, con- cerning the matter and as soon as he set foot upon the college campus he was surrounded by a group of three or four hundred bowling students. An escort of policemen prevented any attempt at violence, however, and Justice Poe left the building unharmed.
 Meanwhile Schurman, also under po- lice escort, had arrived and repaired to his class room His entrance was the signal for storm of misses, jeers and catcalls, eliminating in the hurling Of big piece of plaster of paris, which narrowly missed the head of the perse- cuted student. Dean Coale finally quel- led the disturbance and announced that any further persecution of Schurman would result in the expulsion of the guilty ones. Schurman said tonight that he did not think he would make another attempt to attend his classes at present
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
THE FOsBURG CASE.
Notorious Burglar May Soon be Arreste"
 for Girls Murder.

New York. Feb. 26.-The Herald will saw tomorrow: Detectives who nave traced "Dick" Quinn, notorious burg lar, from one part of the country to another. following him across the con tinent and back, expect in the near lu, ture to land him in cell. Qulhh W1ii be charged with the murder of May L' Eosburg in Pittsfield, Mass, last Au- gust for which crime an indictment was found against the girls brother Robert. It is possible that Qulnh IS now in New York. though those Wiio are most intent upon bringing about ms arrest refuse to admit that they peneVe so, MT. and Mrs. Robert Lloyd EOS burg and their son, the young man whose indictment was brought apout by the Massachusetts authorizes are now in this city and will, it is expected to-day meet Mrs. Fosburg's prother' who is to arrive home from Europe on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
THE ATTACK IN THE HO USE.
Contrast Drawn Between Sampson
 and Schley.

Washington, Feb. 26.-During the de- bate on the naval appropriation bill in the House late this afternoon the old controversy between Admirals Sampson and Schley was made the subject Of comment by MT. Berry, of Kentucky. He referred to the long standing con- troversy and said 1t was still the eVl- dent purpose of the navy department to confer the highest honor upon the man who was "farthest away at the battle of Santiago. MT. Berry sent to the clerks desk and had read Admiral Sampson's alleged recent letter to Sec retary Long as to the inadvisablllty or giving warrant officers in the navy commissions on account of their lack of social refinement. MT. Berry sald that Admiral Sampson, who had wit len the letter, was of extremely humble origin himself, and whatever refinement he had obtained had been due to his service in the American navy He con trasted Admiral Sampson's attitude to- ward the men of the navy with Ad- ,,,iraI Schley's action during the stress of hattie in sending word to those be- low that 'all went well, and when the battle was over, in saying that the Nl2- torv belonged to the men behind the euns" MT. Sulzer. of New York, said ba endorsed everything MT. Berry hao said. He sent to the clerks des& aho had read an editorial clipping denounc- ing Admiral Sampson.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
pUR1TCLy BEHE4DED IN PEKIN.
Two of the Guilty Chinese-How They
 Met Their Death.

pel,in Feb 26 - Chi Hsin former grand secretary and Hsu-Chens- Au (son of the notorious Hsu Tung) were publicly beheaded to-day. The street m which the executions took place was guarded by French, German ana Amer ican troops. The condemned officials were taken to the ground in carts, es- corted by company of Japanese ln1an- fry. Childish met his fate in dlgnlh- ed manner, walking from the cart calmly and fearlessly. Hsu Cheng Yu was stupefed with opium. They were both dressed in their Chinese official costumes without the insignia of their rank
 London. Feb. 27.-"It is reported that heavy fighting has taken place between the French and Chinese near Chlng Ting Fu'' says the Pekin correspondent of The Morning Post, wiring yesterday' Count von Waldersee, 1t IS undefstooo' is issuing orders for cessation or eX- neditions but these orders do not re1er to the preparations for the projected expedition to Sian Flu The Chinese, on the suggestion of M. Pichon, have pro- posed to the British and American min" isters to select representatives, to dis- cuss the missionary questions and the claims of native converts. Sir Ernet SatoW is not inclined to act.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
PRES. HADLEY CA LIED BA Ch.
Not Present at Opening of National
 Educational Association.

Chicago, Feb. 26.-At the conference of the National Educational association to-day large portion of the time was taken up with a discussion of phoen- etic spelling. By vote of 1O5 to " the superintendents refused to allow the question to be taken into consideration hv a committee of the best known edu- cators in the country. President A. T. Hadley, of Yale university, was to nave read paper at to-night's session on "1'he Use and Control of Examlna- tions" but was called back to New Ha- ven. and the paper was read by l.. b. Harvey, president of the association.
The daily morning journal and courier., 1901-02-27
GEN. BOTHA MAY SURRENDER
RUMOR THAT HE AND KIICH-
 ENER HAVE MET.
The Purpose of the Meeting saio 'o "' to Arrange Terms-An Armistice of Txyenty-four Hours sGranted-Ahothef Report Says That Botha Has Just sho' Two Peace Delegates.

london Feb. 27.-The Daily Chronicle, this morning publishes under reserve a rumor that Lord Kitchener has met General Louis Botha to arrangs terms for the surrender of the Boers, and that an armstice of tWenty-tour hours was granted the Boer commandant general to enable hi into consult with the other commandants. According to the Daily Chronicle, the cabinet council yesterday considered this new turn of affairs. "It Is reported that General Louis Botha is now between Eremelo anu Middleburg," says a dispatch to the Daily Mail from Pietermaritzburg, ana that two peace delegates from Belfast' Messrs. De Rock and Meyer, have been shot"
 Cane Town Feb. 26.-The British have occupied Calvinia Cape Colony. The body of Esau. the Kaffir who was logged and afterward killed by the Boers at that place, was found ana buried with military honors. In conse- ouence of the enforcement ot martlal law in various districts the proposed coneress of the Afrikander Bund has been postponed.
 It is rumored here that General De Vets forces have been smashed, but that De Wet succeeded in making his escape.
 London, Feb. 26.-Replying to ques- tion in the House of commons to-uaS Lord Edward Stanley, financial secfe- tary of the war office said that the Irish prisoners at St. Helena would b' treated exactly the same as the Boel nrisoners and would not be released un' iii the end of the war. MT. Dillon amendment objecting to house burning and the imprisonment of women ant children in South Africa was rejected bv 91 to 243 votes. The reply to th' kings speech was adopted by 297 to z votes.