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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
CHAPTER XIX.
The Flood.


The great storm had an influence
Upon all the characters of this history,
I'd to this influence some Of the STIR
tlng events which follow may be at
tributed.
1t placed a great barrier between the
royalists on the south and the repub-
licans on the north side of the swollen
Orinoco, and delayed the departure of
Philip of AragoG toward the capital.
But to no one did it bring such dis
tress and danger, change of plan and
disaster, as to the two young Ameri-
cans and the wife and daughter of
General Salvarez, who had up to that
time been secure in their underground
retreat.
The first day of the storm they were
eontent to wait quietly in their ap-
parently safe shelter, fearing nothing.
But on the second day, when the
roar Of the rushing waters reached
their ears, they began to feel anxious,
not only for themselves but for Sal
varez, for they did not know how far
he had got on his journey.
On the third day their anxiety for
themselves became so great that near
" everything else was driven from
their minds. Toward night, on this
third day, the Coroni SO far overaowed
Its banks as to send rushing, roaring
stream into the secret passage.
I'VE are lost!" cried Dona Maria,
when the water began pouring in and
spreading out over the floor of the
eaverns. "Once before there was a
storm like this, and the caverns be-
came filled with water"
sis there any possibility of escape?"
asked Tempest.
Jacinta looked obviously from one
20 the other.
"The fatboat!" cried Dona Maria,
suddenly. eff we could but reach it.
Il is strong-it can outlive the storm.
1t is not far from the entrance to the
secret passage, if it has not been car
ried away. Nothing could upset It,"
1.-THE very thing" said Medworth.
Remember, Jack, the large boat at
the wharf just above? We have seen
It often enough"
"Good!" said Tempest. 1--WE ought
to be able to go to it, even If we had
to swim"
"Come on" said Medworth. now
thoroughly alert and alive to the dan
gers and possibilities of the situation.
He darted toward the entrance with
Tempest splashing along close behind
him, leaving bona Maria and Jacinta
huddled together, fearing, hoping, ST.
iently watching and trusting their
brave companions
The stream Of water that poured in
through the entrance was about foot
deep, and the roar of the storm and
torrent about them was deafening.
There was no need for caution. The
night was dark, and SO fierce was the
storm that no sentry was outside Of
the eastle or the soldiers quarters.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
The Chinese Exclusion Act.

The republican position concerning
the Chinese exclusion act is we'll films.
trated by an editorial appearing in the
Lincoln. (Neb.) Journal of November
IT, The Journal anticipates that the
president is about to recommend the
re-enactment of the Chinese exclusion
act, and lest it might be out of the re-
publican line, it hastens to commend
the presidents conclusion on this point
And yet, having anticipated the presi-
dents position, the Journal expresses
this opinions:
"Still it is doubtful if a "referan-
dunn was taken under the Australian
ballot system, the question of eXclus-
ION coming up Independently of poll
tics, II the exclusion act would be sus-
tanned. The coolic is an exceedingly
useful person to have around when
laborers are scarce and their terms ex-
horbltant or unreasonable, The do
nestle service problem is getting to be
a pressing one and the coolie offers a
sort of solution.
Then this thoroughly representative
newspaper says:
buI IL Gne LABOR problem becomes
In the course of time more difficult. as
it promises to become if the extreme
theories of the cnions are carried out,
and 1T is a square contest between the
labor unions and the rest of the popu-
lation, The act will one day berepealed
as matter of necessity
This, then, may be said to be the re-
The growth of organization among
the laboring men is shown by the fact
that the costume cutters of Chicago
began an organization about six
months ago and now their organize,
zion includes four-ffths of the men III
that trade in the city One of the OBJ
iects of the organization is to avoid
strikes by promoting arbitration.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

puDIcan position concerning the CHI
| nese exclusion act. The exclusion act
| should not be re-enacted, according to
the republican idea, but political ex-
| pediepcy may require it's re-cnactment.
is also instructive to be told by the
| republican organs that ''if the labor
problem becomes in the course of time
more difficult, as it promises to become
if the extreme theories of the unions
are carried out, and it is square CON
test between the labor nnions and the
rest of the population, the act will
one day be repealed as a matter of ne
cessity.''
Why as a matter of necessity? The
| necessity would only exist where the
trust magnates, weary of the constant
controversy and contest with men
who merely demand the right to live
as recompense for their toll, found
it advisable to crush out the men
who made this demand.
These republican newspapers have
| considerable to say about the extreme
theories of unions,' but they have lit
tie complaint to make concerning the
extreme theories of monopolists. This
particular newspaper speaks about the
contest between labor unions land the
rest of the population" closing its eyes
willingly and cheerfully to the fact
that every reasonable demand made by
the labor unions is a demand in behalf
| OF AMI in the interests of the very large
| number of citiZons.
Many things have happened in recent
| wlo inl, I, ~,
| republican disposition has been in fav-
or of the destruction of the Chinese ex-
clusion act. 1t need not be doubled
today If the powers that be among the
republican party dared destroy this
wholesome law, the bars would be
thrown down completely to any China
IN TN who sought admittance to this
country. The ''extreme theories of
the labor unions are that reasonble
hours shall be accorded and fair wag-
es paid to the men who toll. This re-
Publican newspaper holds up as
warning and threat to the men who
labor that if these ''eXtreme theor-
ie," are carried out, the Chinese exclu-
sion act will one day be repealed las q
matter of necessity" Did any one ev-
err hear of the republican organs
threatening the trust unions? Did
any one ever hear u republican organ
serving notice upon the trust mag
mates that unless they change their
course and abandon the process of
bearing down upon the people some
law would be enacted requiring them
| to do justice or some law would be re-
V,,s,, "A IN.
legged to do injustice?
! What is there about the intelligence
OF the American people, what is there
about the intelligence OF the American
workingmcn that they cannot see that
the republican party is party of class
that the republican party is the in
strument for evil, that the republican
party is the persistent antagonist of
anything that contributes to the great
es5 good to the greatest number?
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05

II have played desperate game and
I have lost" remarked the stage villain
just before his final disappearance.
"But you are a darn sight better of
than we are" murmured a tired Look
Ing man in the front row: I'VE paid
money to get in"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Done, But Wouldn't stop,

Sir William Long tells a story of an
old Scotch lady who could not abide
long sermons. She was hobbling out
of kirk one Sunday, Wien coachman.
who was waiting for his people, asked
her: is the minister dune wiz his SER
mon?" HE was dune lange syne,"
said the old lady. impatiently, "but he
Wilma stop!"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Present to Contemporary kline.

fresent TO contemporary King.
It is noted in the annals of Charlie.
magne as great occurrence. that he
sent a contemporary king "a present Of
two silken gowns as the most valuable
gift he could confer.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Income Tax In india

The income tax in India is levied
on all incomes Of e33 and upward
and then only one man in 700 comes
within its scope.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-05
Horse Soup and sausages.

Horse Soup and sausages.
During the siege Of Ladysmith 1000
horses of the cavalry brigade were
converted into soup or sausages in
single month.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
A Typical South African Store.

o. R. Larson, of Bay Villa, Sundays
Rivers, Cape Calony, conducts store
typical of South Africa, at which can
be purchased from the proverbial
''needle to an anchor" This store is
situated in valley nine miles from the
nearest railway station and about
twenty-five miles from the nearest
town. Mr.. Larson says: 81 am fav-
ored with the custom of farmers with
in radius of thirty miles, to many of
whom 1 have supplied Chamberlain s
remedies. All testify to their value
in household where doctors advice
Is almost out of the question. Within
one mile of my store the population is
perhaps sixty. OF these, within the
past twelve months, no less than four
teen have been absolutely cured by
Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. This
must surely be a record" For sale by
Clifton & Raymond, druggist, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
BRENFORD.
SIrawride Party From Conference Academy
Dover Spend an Evening With Miss
Lillian LOwer-LOcal and Personal.
Special Core .pondence to the TIMES.

Special Core ,pondence to the TINES.
BRENFoRD, Oct. pa party of
young people from Conference Acad-
emy drove up on strawride to Miss
Lillian Lower Thursday evening. The
night was ideal and the party had a
jolly time.
Next Sunday will be quarterly meet
ing at Bethel A, NJ. E. Church; Love
feast at $50 a. m. Preaching at 11.OO
a. m; a sermon will be preached to the
aged people of the church by the pas
tor, DIR. Cooper, subject, "The glory
of old age" At the conclusion of the
sermon sacrament will be admins
tered; At 800 p. M. a sermon will be
preached to the G. A. R., (colored) !;
At 7.3O p. M, Rev. P. P. Gaines of
Mt. Friendship Circuit, will preach.
All are invited to attend these SER
vices.
Our young sportsmen are max
ing great preparation for gun
ming season. Many have already
procured very valuable dogs for this
occasion.
Many of the farmers of Brenford and
vicinity have finished husking corn,
while some have only begun. The y
all expect a very good crop.
PersOnal.-Dr. and Mrs. w. A. Davis
of Camden, N. j., spent Sunday with
his brother, J. f. Davis. Mrs. Ed
wards of Atlantic City, N. j., who has
been spending a few days with her sis
ter, Mrs. j. F. Davis, returned home.
Mr.. Howard Farley of Philadelphia,
who has been spending several
weeks with Mr. and Mrs. r. Ford, re-
turned home Saturday Mr.. Nathan
Ford of Wilmington, made visit tC
his mother Mrs. Daniel Ford. The
Brenford Sunday School was favored
Sunday with beautiful solo by Mrs
Dr. W. A. Davis Mr.. William L.
Bryan and Miss Mamie A. Wright O
Brenford, leaves to-day for an exten
sive visit with relatives and friends il
Philadelphia. Mr.. and Mrs. James
York of near Leipsic, were guests o
Mr.. Geo. d. Wright over Sunday. -
Miss Florence Taylor of Smyrna; Mr.
Horace. Pratt of Dover. and Mr.. Harry
Colburn of Conference Academy, spen
Sunday with Miss Lillian Lower.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The old stone foundation walls of
the school building, in the grounds of
st. Joseph's Industrial School, are
being cleared away preparatory to the
erection of new building. Unlike
the other buildings the new one will
be built of brick, and in the future
any other building that may he erec-
ted, brick will be used.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Former Judge, David t. Marvel, of
Wilmington, is undoubtedly one of the
oldest Princeton football players. The
oldest picture of football team in the
Athletic Association Hall, at Prince
ton, represents the team with Mr.. Mar
vel as captain. He was a member of
the team for four years, and was cap
tain of it during the last two years of
his college life and succeeded Alex
Van Rensselaer,, of Philadelphia. At
that time there were twenty men in
the team and Mr.. Marvel was the rep
resentative of Princeton at the football
congress, which was held in New York
and which modified the rules of the
game to a considerable extent. He
was president of the graduating class
of 1873 and has been reelected at ev-
cry meeting of the class since and still
retains the presidency of the class.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
CHESWOLD.
High Prices of Meats in City Markets Has
Increased Shipments of Live Stock From
This SectOn-LOcal and Personal.


Special Correspondence TO the TIMES.
CHEswoLD, Oct. 29.-The high prices
of meats has noticibly increased the
shipments of hogs in the live state to
the city markets from this point.
Calves are also not neglected while the
egg market continues booming.
These ideal autumn days and nights
of fine weather and beautiful scenery
is greatly enjoyed here. Our people
seem almost impelled to get away from
home for an outing in some fashion.
We presume Cheswold will be full
of ghosts this evening since our young
people are planning a phantom
party" All the strange sights of this
character, be they ever so many how
ever, is much more preferable than
would be one case of smallpox.
Talking about big corn and great
feats at husking is one of the pastimes
with us.
The revival meetings at Bethel and
Central Churches continues with a
good spiritual feeling 1t is said and
with measure of success,
Samuel Ewell Moore, infant son of
Samuel and Mary E. Moore of Ches-
wold, died yesterday, aged four
months. Interment was made in Odd
Fellows Cemetery, Smyrna, this after
noon.
The strong courageous christian,
meeting lifes troubles with faith that
God is with him which places him on a
broader plane with more liberal views
in his church work, was the theme of
Pastor Roe's sermon Sunday morning
based on the ninth verse of the first
chapter of Joshua. In the evening,
Rev. e. X. Illick took for his theme
Happiness" dwelling on the various
forms in which happiness is sought by
the restless human desire but that true
happiness is found only in knowing
Christ and having his spirit dwelling
within us which also at death brings
consolation in its fulness.
Personals William Dewitt, Mrs.
Bell and daughter of Dover, were
guests of Mrs. w. S. Cantwell one day
last week.-Mr. and Mrs. Joslyn and
daughter, Mr.. Sudler and Miss Cour-
sey of Sudlersville, Md, and Miss ] eff
ferson of fredericksburg, Nd, were
guests of Rev. and Mrs. Robert Roe
last week. ON the occasion of Mrs. p.
L. Barcus 63rd anniversary last Sun.
day, Mr.. and Mrs. George McNamee,
Mr.. and Mrs. James A. Pearson oi
Chester, Pa, and Mr.. and Mrs. P. L.
Barcus, Jr., and son Willard, of Little
Greek, were part OF the large family
gathering at her home. Miss Nellie
Anderson of Smyrna, spent Sunday
with her mother, Mrs. Matilda Ander
son.-Mr. W. f. Jarvis and bride o.
Watermills, Long Island, are visiting
his old Cheswold friends. Miss S
Amy Waddell, the popular schoo
teacher at Blackiston's, spent Sunday
with Misses Lulu and Mary Boggs.-
Mrs. J. H. Anderson and son George
attended the 121 anniversary of tn
historic old Barrett's Church last Sun
day.-Mr. John Reihm and lady frien
of Delaneys, is visiting his sister
Mrs. William Graham. Mrs. Hanna
Shahan and Miss Lottie Shaha
are visiting Mrs. Matte Gray, Bait
more.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Freights are running very heavy all
over the Pennsylvania Railroad and it
necessitates the use of good many
cars. Last week the Delaware divis-
ion made a demand for two hundred
empty freight cars but only succeeded
in getting five.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
A Word to Travellers.

The excitement incident to travelling
and change of food and water often
brings on diarrhoea, and for this rea
son no one should leave home without
bottle of Chamberlain's Collie, Cholera
and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by
Clifton & Raymond, druggist, Smyrna.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The postofice at Rodney, about four
miles from Georgetown, has been dis
continued, and the patrons of that Of
flee are obliged to drive to Georgetown
to receive their mail.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Blind staggers is effecting horses
around Dover, killing two for John
W. Webb and several other farmers in
the vicinity of Cowgill's Corner have
lost several by the same disease. A
disease supposed to be Texas fever is
also affecting cattle in the same dis
trict.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Mrs. Annie Soles, and children, of
near Newark, are guests of her mother
Mrs. Maggie Meredith.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

DR.. j. Albert Ruby of Philadelphia,
and Miss Irena w. Mills of Milford,
will be married at the brides home
this afternoon at o'clock.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
CLAYTON DEPAR TMENT,

Mr.. T. L. Mason is our authorized agent
at Clayton, Del, and will receive new sub
criptions and receives monies on old. Al
news items left with him will receive proper
attention. Subscribe now; only $1.OO a
year in advance.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The Bible Glass of Trinity Church
will meet at the home of Mrs. 1. N.
Mills this evening.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Otis 7. Allen, of Wilmington, Wis
tied his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Timms over Sunday.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Mr.. and Mrs. George Tumlin are on
a ten days visit to Milford and other
points.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Mrs. Henry Seiders and Mrs. r. Y.
Wallen are on a visit to Mrs. J. E.
Nicholson at Hinchburg, Md.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

H. Reese Woolford and daughter
visited friends in Baltimore over Sun
day.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
In and About Town:
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Because of the large congregations
which are attending Ewell's M. P.
Church, 1t has been decided to appoint
ushers and collectors, to assist in car
rying on the services more efficiently.
The ushers appointed were John bar
rison and Charles CoyerdaIe and the
collectors, Harry Clayville and John
Sswell.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Miss Bessie Skinner who has been
confined to her bed for the past several
weeks with typhoid fever is convalesc-
ing.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The illustrated lecture given by DIR.
j. K. Carey last week for the benefit of
Ewell's NJ. P. Church was largely at
tended. The receipts were $22.O5.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30
CLAYTON.

CLAYTON.
Items of Interest Cleaned From the DOings
In and About Town:
H. Reese Woolford and daughter
visited friends in Baltimore over Sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. George Tumlin are on
a ten days visit to Milford and other
points.
The Bible Glass of Trinity Church
will meet at the home of Mrs. l. n.
Mills this evening.
Mrs. Annie Soles, and children, of
near Newark. are guests of her mother
Mrs. Maggie Meredith.
Otis T. Allen, of Wilmington, Wis
tied his grandparents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Thomas Timms over Sunday.
Mrs. Henry Seiders and Mrs. R. Y.
Wallen are on a visit to Mrs. J. E.
Nicholson at Hinchburg, Md.
Miss Bessie Skinner who has been
confined to her bed for the past several
weeks with typhoid fever is convalesc-
ing.
The illustrated lecture given by Dr.
j. K. Carey last week for the benefit of
Ewell's NJ. P. Church was largely at
tended The receipts were $22.O5.
Next Friday will be observed as "All
Saints Day at Trinity Church. Holy
Communion at 10. 80 a. m. and Even
ing Prayer at 7.30 p. m.
The Ladies' Aid of st. Paul's Church
will hold a festival and oyster supper
on Nov. Sth and 9th in the Spruance
building on Smyrna ave.
Preaching at Downs next Sunday
will be held at 3 p. m. instead of 1920
a. m. as was announced. Revival SER
vices at Bethesda at T. 30 p. m.
The ''Rummage Sale" which was re-
Gently held in the Clements build
ing" under the auspices of the Ladies'
Auxiliary of Trinity Church, cleared
over $75 as the result of their labors.
Invitations are out announcing the
approaching marriage of Miss Alice
Hastings, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs.
Levi Hastings, to Mr.. J. G. Jones,
of Clayton, Del, to take place at her
home in Delmar, Nov. 5.
Services for next Sunday at Ewell's
NJ. P. Church, will be preaching
at 1920 a. M. subject, 1--WE do all
fade as leaf" At 73O. p. m. a son
and praise service will be conducted
by E. Shaw.
We regret very much that an error
appeared in our paper last week in ref.
erence to a personal mention of Miss
Mamie Van Winkle The word 'fun
eral' should haye been wedding.
Our printers ''devil" was dreaming.
Carpenters have been at work dur
ing the week putting in a new floor at
the railroad station in Middletown
We are informed that the old seats il
the two waiting rooms will be removed
and new and more moderate ones sub
stituted.
The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has had surveyors at work d
Seaford surveying the ground on tn
east side of the new station, and it j
said they will build a new steamboa
wharf which will be much nearer to tn
station.
E. W. Lapham, of near Clayton,
having 400 barrels of Keiffer pears pu
in cold storage in Philadelphia, where
by he hopes to realize big prices b.
holding his crop until the wintt
months come on, when the fruit wi
be in demand.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Orally Day" was observed at ST.
Pauls church last Sunday. The La
dies Aid reported that they had 800
in hand to pay on the parsonage debt
and interest on the same. The Official
Board reported the PASTORS salary
paid up to date. These reports were
very gratifying to the congregation.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The Pennsylvania Railroad Com
pany has had surveyors at work at
Seaford surveying the ground on the
east side of the new station, and it is
said they will build a new steamboat
wharf which will be much nearer to the
station.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Superintendent Holiday of the Del
aware railroad, has issued the follow
ing order: Levi P. Dutton, passenger,
baggage and freight agent at Lynch
station, has been transferred to Stock
ley, to succeed N. w. Prettyman, de-
ceased. Harry S. Jewell has been ap-
pointed to succeed Mr.. Dutton.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

E. W. Lapham, of near Clayton, is
having 400 barrels of Keiffer pears pu
in cold storage in Philadelphia, where
by he hopes to realize big prices by
holding his crop until the winter
months come on, when the fruit will
be in demand.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Next Friday will be observed as "All
Saints Day at Trinity Church. Holy
Communion at 10. 30 a. m. and Even
ing Prayer at 7.3O p. m.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The Ladies' Aid of st. Paul's Church
will hold festival and oyster supper
on Nov. sth and 9th in the Spruance
building on Smyrna ave.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Carpenters have been at work dur
ing the week putting in a new floor at
the railroad station in Middletown.
We are informed that the old seats in
the two waiting rooms will be removed
and new and more moderate ones sub
stituted.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

We regret very much that an error
appeared in our paper last week in ref
erence to personal mention of Miss
Mamie Van Winkle. The word "fun-
eral" should haye been wedding. "
Our printers "devil" was dreaming.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Preaching at Downs next Sunday
will be held at p. m. instead of 1920
a. m. as was announced. Revival SER
vices at Bethesda at 7.3O p. m.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

Services for next Sunday at Ewell's
NJ. P. Church, will be preaching
at 1920 a. M, subject, 1--WE do all
fade as leaf" At 73O. p. m. a song
and praise service will be conducted
by E. Shaw.
Smyrna times., 1901-10-30

The 'Rummage Sale" which was re-
Gently held in the Clements build
ing" under the auspices of the Ladies
Auxiliary of Trinity Church, cleared
over $75 as the result of their labors.
Monroe City Democrat. (Monroe City, Mo.) 1888-1919, 1901-03-21
Correspondence"
Huntington.

Mrs. VIM. Brown, OF Kansas City
is visiting relatives and friends in
this locality.
Jno. Owens drove nice bunch Of
cattle to the Hannibal markets. this
week
Mrs J. T. Shuck who has been seri-
ously i'll OF erysipclas is some what
improved
Col. r T. Moss is preparing to put
out large crop of tobacco and cab
bages.
Joe Kendrick moved To the Abbott
farm Monday.
Major Maddox, we areinformed has
concluded to rema in on his farm this
year.