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 one when the change went into effect to continue as voters during their lives, but as no new colored voters would be ere ated the number would grow steadily less each year until the elective franchise was entirely in the hands of the white population. Otherwise the new constitu- tion might provide that hereafter the right of suffrage would be conferred on white males at twenty-one and on black males at seventy. and substantially the same results as above would be obtained
 States like Louisiana and Mississippi. which have divested the uneducated vot- CTS in their borders of their former vest ed right of suffrage, of course come under the provisions of the fourteenth amend ment and if Congress so sees fit they must lose a portion of their representa- lives, but this conditions of affairs can last only for a few generations, untii those former ignorant voters whose rights were divested shall pass away after which they may demand their rgntrul quota of representatives. e. M In my humble opinion the best course for State threatened with black dom- ination to pursue would be to provide that hereafter the right to vote should De conferred only on males on their arriving at the age of twenty-one, provided they possessed reasonable educational or property qualification. Such, a measure would not. affect the present voters who have a vested right of suffrage, and as 1t Is not violative of the fourteenth amendment the State would not be sub ject to have her representation in Con gress reduced. As the succeeding years would come and go the present ignorant voters would pass away and their places filled by intelligent patriotic citizens who would cast an intelligent ballot
 I firmly believe that such a measure would be step forward in the march of civilization. It would not call up bitter ness or bad feeling between the races, for each would recognize its impartiality and capacity for good, and 1t is reform that all can heartily endorse. In short time the superior education of the, white race would assert itself and the propor- tion of colored voters would decrease ma terially. White supremacy would be as- sured, while the colored race would have every incentive to develop into in- telIigent law-abiding citizens. Now Is a time when the patriots of our State of all races should unite in the effort to ad- vance her every interest and 1t Is hoped that this matter will receive their thoughtful attention.
 P. H. MOORE.
 Los Angelese, Cal, January S. 1901.
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ridian. the fairest. richest and grandest empire in all the world
 DAVID w. PARKER,
 Principal Hard School.
Japan's Competent Foroes.

From the Indianapolis Press
 American newspaperB are exibiting a vast amount of surprise that Japanese officials should exibit such a willingness to fight Russia but 1t will cause no great surprise among the army and navy ori- cers now in the orient. Of all the soldiers sent Into China the Japanese were the best, when considered from every point of view. not even excepting our own American troops. They were the best equipped and the best deciplined. They were able to make longer marches on less food and under greater hardships with less complaint than, any others There were none braver and none cooler in &C., tion. The standard of marksmanship was high, and drunkenness was unknown among them. Their sailors are said to equal their troops. and their ships are said to be handled as well as their ar mies tG W
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Special Carpets...Rug Patterns

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
HYPNOTIC TRICKS.
AS REVEALED BY A FAMOUS
SUBJECT.
1he Wonderful Training Which Made
Thomas Minnock u Master In the Art
of DsceptIon-Can Control Respiration.
Heart aud Pulse.

mat many of the mysteries of hyp-
hotlsm are nothing more than clev-
cry executed tricks is proven, if the
statements of Thomas Minnock are
true. Perhaps no one is better quail
ned to speak on this subject. For
years he has acted as a hypnotic SUBJ
Ject, or HORSE" as the character is
termed in the language of the profess
sion. He is one of that class Of men
VINO sleep for hours in store window,
are buried alive, drink and eat pois-
oacus substances, and submit to hav-
ing pins and needles stuck into their
flesh without f1inching. He claims to
have travelled with such noted hyp-
notlsts and magnetic healers as San
tanelli, Schlatter, Keen, the Lees, the
Sages, and to have received his train
Ing from the famous DR.. Charcot of
Paris. He has not only deceived the
general public, but some of the worlds
leading scientists and physicians. His
training has led him to gain Won
derful control of his faculties and or
gans. He can control his heart beats
and respiration. and produce an ac-
ton in the muscles in his wrists to in
dictate that the pulse is not beating
the same in EACH
Ills Early Training.
Minnock was brought to the atten-
ton of DR.. Charcot in Brussels, Bel
GUM. He went to Europe with Bar
NUNS circus and acted the part of the
"baby clown" This consisted in run
ming about the ring and initiating all
the acts of the real clown Dan Rice
was the clown and the old funmaker
thought great deal of the boy. When
the show was in England Minnock at
tracted the attention of the manager of
local circus. 1t was a small affair,
but the manager offered him a larger
salary than he was getting and he
accepted it. The circus went to the
Brussels exposition and became
stranded and wrecked in the Belgium
capital. Minnock had no money and
when almost on the verge of starva-
ton appealed to the American con-
sui. That official could not furnish
him with transportation to the United
States, but gave I'm little money
and note of introduction to DR..
Charcot, who was then in Brussels.
The doctor was impressed with the ap-
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
AND John HAD TO.

From the London t-Bit-"John,"
she said, as she toyed with one of his
coat buttons, this is leap year, is 1t
not?'
Eyes, Mamie" he answered, as he
looked fondly down on her golden head
that was pillowed on his manly bosom.
This is the year that the proposing
is done by the young ladies?"
YES"
II hope you don't expect me to pro-
pose to you?"
"Why, Mamie, dear, never gave the
matter a thought. I-er-to-to-tell
the truth, I've only known you for
that is to say"
I'm glad you did not expect me to
propose. I'm not that kind, hope.
No, John, dearest, couldn't be SO i'm
modest. I'm going to let you do the
proposing yourself. in the old-fashion-
ed way. The old-fashioned way is
good enough for me-" And the gentle
maiden gave her lover beaming smiN
and the young man rejoiced that he
had found such treasure of modesty.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
FUN FROM rIpH1rs.

Alt was a case of love at first sight.
b thought he couldn't have got a
real good look at her.
He-I want to know, once for all,
who is the master of this house? She
You'll be happier if you don't find
out.
Charlie-Your wife doesn't seem to
improve in health. Bob-No; as fast
as she gains strength she uses it up
telling people what is the matter with
her.
Client-Well, did l make good wit
ness? Lawyer-Yes; between you and
that stupid jury you took some pounds
out ofjmy pocket Client-Why, won
the Tease, didn't 1? Lawyer-That's
jusEthe point; l wanted chance to.
Littlas 4sgsar-old Harry had been
whipped Il - ls.xE s. telling =. a
consolation. When l was your age 1
never told a falsehood," said his
mother. when did you begin. mann
MAJ" asked Harry.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
THE AMERICAN WAY.

From the Indianapolis Sun.-After
the duel had been fought the principals
repaired to cafe and ordered lunch.
Not exactly gourmands, but hearty
eaters were they, which caused an Am
erican who had gone to the exposition
and had not yet earned sufficient CAPT.
tai for the return voyage, to remark
that it takes more to satisfy a French
mans appetite than it does his honor.
No sooner had the words left his lips
than Count de Boozleane struck him in
the face with his open palm. But 10!
Instead of challenging the count and
wiping out the insult in mortal COM
bat. the American simply smashed him
between the eyes, caught him with
right hand hook as he was going down
and then stepped on his face with his
bulldog Shoes all the time asking the
count if his honor was satisfied. The,
count finally admitted that it was.
Moral: That's why we have no duel
ing in the land of the free.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
ATTACHED TO PRISON LIFE.
After long Incarceration, Some Grim
iuals Dislike Freedom.


After the civil war many negroes
found themselves So helpless in their
suddenly enforced freedom that they
begged to be restored to slavery From
long habit they had grown attached
to slave life. So we find prison life
endeared to long-term convicts.
Comte de Lorge, confined for thirty
years in the Bastile, declared when
released that freedom had no joys for
him, and, imploring in vain to be al
lowed to return to his dungeon, pined
to death in six weeks. When Chin
wang the Chaste assembled the throne
OF China he ordered the prisons to be
IS Years pleaded that he might be al
lowed to remain in his cell. For sixty
three years he had lived in it's gloom
and felt that he could not bear the
glare of the sun and the hustle of the
city.
woman in Leyden, on the expira-
ton of long term of Imprisonment,
begged for permission to return to her
CELL adding if the request were re-
fused as a favor she would commit
some crime which would give her a
title to her old quarters. A prisoner
condemned to death had his sentence
committed to seven years close con-
finement on bed of nails. At the end
of five years he declared that if ever
he were released he would adopt from
choice what habit had rendered SO
agreeable to him. A wellknown
criminal once said that he had grown
to like the quiet and the subuued light
of his cell, the spots and patches on
tbs walls, the hardness of his bed and
the regularity of his life with its free
dom from all care and worry. He did
not wish to be released. 1t is an ev-
eryday practice of negroes to commit
offenses that will return them to the
chain gang, where they will be in ia
miliar company and get plenty to eat
ana drink.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
TnNGrE TxyIsrERs.

Susan shines shoes and socks; socks
and shoes shine Susan. She ceaseth
shining shoes and socks, for shoes and
socks shock Susan.
Robert Rowley rolled round roll
round; round roll Robert Rowley
rolled round; where rolled the round
roll Robert Rowley rolled round.
Oliver Oglethorp ogled an owl and
oyster. If Oliver Oglethorp ogled an
owl and oyster, where are the owl
and oyster Oliver Oglethorp ogled?
Sammy Shoesmith saw shrieking
youngster. If Sammy Shoesmith saw a
shrieking youngster, where's the
shrielling youngster Sammy Shoesmith
saw?
went into the garden to gather
some blades, and there saw two pref
ty babes. "Ah, babes, is that you
babes, braiding blades, babes? If you
braid any blades, babes. braid broad
blades. babes, or braid no blades,
babes. Boston Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Only the Men.

Children, says writer in the Spec
tatcr, have strange sense Of justice.
They have been taught to sympathize
with the sufferings of animals, and tc
show them an unvarying kindness.
Human beings, on the contrary, are
divided, in their minds, into the two
classes of good and bad. The good are
to be rewarded. after the manner of
fairy tales; the bad are to be punished.
Ronald's father one day gave an ami
mated description of a bull-fght,
meaning thereafter to point moral
But the lad was delighted. Wouldn't
you like to see a bull-fght, daddy?"
he asked breathlessly why, no, my
boy. Surely you wouldn't want to see
cruel men batting the bull? You
wouldn't like to see poor horses gored
to death?" NO" said Ronald, with
the thoughtfulness of eight years, 81
shouldn't like to see horses hurt; but"
he added, after some reflection, Il
shouldn't mind seeing those men gored,
though. youths Companion.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
A ROYAL PHYSICIAN.
Duke Charles Theodore of Bavaria
True Philanthropist.

True Philan thropist.
Few names are craven on the rolls
CT royalty whose bearers have elected
lifework other than that to which
their lineage has made them heirs
The most conspicuous instance of this
in modern history is DR.. Karl Theo-
dor, as he chooses to be called, other
wise Duke Charles Theodore of Bava-
ria, head of the side line of the king
dom's royal house, who has abdicated
in favor of his younger brother, in
order that he may the more complete
ly give himself up to scientific pur-
suits. BY rigid devotion to the study
of r'Gicine, and, in particular, the
science Of ophthalmology, he has at
tanned such rank in his profession that
his clinics are known to scientific
men all over the world These elm
les are conducted irrespective of finan-
cial considerations, and any worthy
man can have the benefit of the ducal
DOCTORS skill and knowledge without
cost.
1t was the Franco russian war that
first turned the dukes mind to the
profession of a physician. He took
an active part in many of the battles.
and became particularly interested in
the hospital service, and at the close
of the war he announced his inten-
ton of studying medicine. Naturally
this resolve aroused much opposition
in his famNy. The strongest pressure
was brOugh" to bear uDOn him. but he
was steGdfast. Willingly foregoing his
political r. hts, he entered the clinic
of distinguished Russian professor
at Mentone, whittier he had gone for
his health. Thereafter he assisted at
various clinics in Vienna, in all of
which he was noted for his indefatig
able industry and patience, and whole
souled devotion to his work. Eventu
ally he became an Independent opera
tor in eye surgery, in which branch
he soon gained high reputation.
Having given his time, the duke
now set about giving his money to
his profession. On Lake Tegernsee,
at the foot of the Bavarian Alps, he
built and endowed large hospital. In
| this building is maintained one Of the
dukes famous ophthalmic clinics, to
which the afflicted gather from far
and near. At Munich, Merane, in Aus
| tria, and near Mentone, he established
other clinics, spending part of the year
at each. But it is the hospital on the
Bavarian lake that he loves the best,
and there most of his time is spent.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
MODERN HARoUN.
Wonders of Arabian Nights Survive
This Eastern Prince.

The most remarkable ruler in tho
the Arabian Nights" modern Har-
oun al Raschid come again to life and
judgment, such is the maharajah of
Baroda, the richest and most power
full Of Indian princes. The details of
his curious existence have only just be-
come public through an English maya
zine article, in which the maharajah
initiates the emir of Afghanistan in
relating the dry details of his daily
life If the weather permits the gaek-
war goes out for a drive, always ac-
companied by splendid escort-the
only way to impress eastern people
with the idea Of power. Often when
driving through the city petitions are
presented to him, and a few hours Of
each day are devoted to receiving Pc
titioners in the splendid hall of audi
ence of his million-dollar palace. But
this great potentate is most interest
ing when, clad in the rags OF a beggar
or the ash-strewn garb of mad priest,
he sallies out at night to view his
city. Like the great Haroun al Ras-
child of Arabian Nights" fame, who
Travelled in disguise in order to famil-
iarize himself with the ways and do
ings of his subjects, the gaekwar visits
different districts in disguise, consult
ing village heads and others he may
meet on his rounds. If anything is
more extraordinary than the princes
sharply contrasted daily life it is that
of the maharanee. She is hidden in a
special suite of rooms called the zen
ana, in an enclosed quarter Of the pal
ace, and is never seen by mans eyes.
Her life is an epitome of the real mys-
terry of the east. Yet when in England
or other foreign countries, where she
often visits, her life rs the same as
that of any other lady of rank and
riches. She accepts invitations to din
ner, theater, etc., aid nothing is
thought of it. The gaiekwar and his
maharanee visit England every year.
In doing this they "b1 eak CASTE" ac-
cording to Hindoo theology, and on
their return have to Undergo an elab-
crate ceremony of puri6cation.-Bos-
ton Globe
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but the story end of it stuck to him
A week or SO later the junior partner
in high good humor because of a Ger
tain successful manipulation, in which
the young man had been concerned in
small degree, magnanimously jnyited
him to luncheon The young man
strove to "be agreeable" and told
number of stories over the coffee, which
seemed to amuse his employer. Then
he told in elaboration his latest Wall
street yarn, There was no response.
Il thought that was very funny-tlia
the bloke up rich" said the young
man. Perhaps you've heard it be-
FORE"
mo-" said the junior partner SOW
ly. II don't think l ever hea1.l it ne
fore. but I know something about it
l was the bloke."
The young man is now cultjvatine
the study of mnemonics.-New Yo b
Evening Sun.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

iousness of the labor situation. and
went about putting things IN readi-
ness; then waited impatientlY for the
earliest train. 1t was delayed, for 1T
was crowded with laborers Ginning to
take the place Of the strikers. and
there came nigh being a wreck at one
place.
At last the 4 o'clock train hove in
sight, but just behind was also the
4:40. What IL Colonel Lowell had
learned Of the elopement and followed
on the latter? The mob Of miners
surrounded both trains. and refused
to let any one get out. There was
great hubbub. and it was made worse
as men in charge Of the laborers sue
ceeded in breaking through the Gordon
Of miners. There were two or three
shots fired, and, rushing to the win
dow. Thomas saw that Colonel Lowell
had got out of the hindmost train and
was making frantic efforts to reach
the one in which he and Miss Lowell
We're. The old gentleman was very
red in the face. and he was not using
the choicest language as the strikers
endeavored to check his advance.
After the report of firearms sounded,
Thomas heard the sheriff demanding
to know who had made matters worse
by such a resort to violence.
See that old gentleman yonder with
theelong gray hair and side-whiskers?"
said Thomas quickly, directing the
sheriff toward Colonel Lowell. He
is the man most to blame; arrest him,
and l think comparative quiet can be
secured"
The sheriff rushed off and seized the
colonel. The latter protested, but
his protests were ignored. He was
dragged off by deputy at the sug-
gestion of the sheriff. and was soon
out of sight; though before he disap-
peared he shook his fist at Thomas,
who knew by that that he had been
seen, and that the sheriff had in all
probability given the name of his ac-
cuser to the old gentleman in durance
vile.
Late that evening, while Thomas
and his bride were sitting in the par
lor of the City Hotel, Colonel Lowell
came in in custody Of an officer He
had recovered from his rage, and there
was grim smile on his face.
THE fool sheriff does not seem to
know me" he said. Il guess, Thomas,
you will have to become bond for my
appearance before the magistrate to-
morrow. don't want to pass the
night in jail"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16

eyes. His wife considered them with
more favor, and when she asked him
timorously why he opposed them, had
to put up with the reply, Just be-
cause am, and that's sufficient"
The truth was that Thomas was in
need of little advice at the time his
partner made his suggestion. Like
a drowning man, ready to grasp a
straw. he listened with patience to
Jay, now that the subject had been
mentioned. He very naturally asked:
What do you mean by appealing
to the young lady's fear?"
Simply this: Tell her with all the
resolution you can command that you
propose asking her but once more to
listen to love and reason; and that
if she remains obdurate, you are go
ing away with the firm determination
to forget her. am quite sure this
will bring her around-she's a wom-
an, you know! Then when she con-
sents, let the next thing be wedding
before the old man can change her by
appeal or threat"
Thomas felt that. this was the
dernier resort. and he would adopt
it.. If it should fail, he would be in
no worse condition than at present.
He accordingly repaired to Sibley.
While there vacillating between his
resolve and trepidation, and almost
decided to press his suit no farther,
he received this letter from his part
ner:
THE men have gone out on their
threatened strike at last-that is to
say, all save ours. An ugly feeling
prevails. The companies are trying
to get other laborers by train, but the
strikers declare they shall not work
the phosphate beds If they come. /
fear trouble. Both sides are equally
determined, but the sheris appears to
be in sympathy with the laborers.
Have you delivered that ultimatum
yet? Be sure that you do not let your
courage ooze out at the last moment.
1t is sure to work.
WILLIAM M. JAY"
This decided Thomas. He had an
interview with Miss Lowell at once
which mus. have proved satisfactory,
for that evening he wired his partner
as follows:
viii arrive By 4 o'clock train. or
at latest by 4:4O. Have Rev. Whit
man at City HOTEL
Jay smiled, Notwithstanding the SER
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-05-16
Took Him at ua Word.

A Chicagoan tells most amusing
story of an incident in the experience
of a newspaper friend of his. The
and in the course of his manifold du-
ties it fell to his lot 10 take to task
one of his reporters. The reporter in
question was an Engllshman, slow of
thought and action and miserly Of
speech. Through the TRADE to which
he was subjected he said nothing, and
when it finally ended lie left the pres
ence of his superior without any COM
ment. But, as the result proved, he
Sid some tall thinking. City editors
when "riled" as is we'll known are
not particularly choice or economical
in the language they Nestow on their
unfortunate reporters, and among 9th
er things the Englishman had been
told shat he was no better thanh
fact, was-a crazy maa, and that his
proper habitat was lunatic asylum
and not the hall bedroom of Chicago
boarding house, which he occupied.
The Englishman took his part of the
city EDITORS remarks us his text and
acted upon them. He promptly went
to an asylum, had himself thoroughly
examined by three OF four alienists,
and secured from them an official GER
tificate to the fact that he was sane.
With this he appeared at the Office of
his paper the next DAY., and, entering
the city EDITORS sanctum, he slapped
it down before his astoaished and dis
mayeA superior. Now, you go and
get dne," was his only comment, and
for once that city editor capitulated.