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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

trouble. The bearer Of this note IL my
brother-my only living relation-and
he Is as you see him. l cannot send
him to any lodging or hotel tonight.
send him to you, because you are
bachelor, and will understand what 1t
is to me, his sister, for him to call
upon me like this. Will you of you!
great goodness take him in for this
one night and hide his shame. and to-
MORROW Will see him and settle what
ne must do. Yours gratefully,
Janetta Howard"
she folded and directed the letter,
putting it into Neville's nerveless hand.
Ihls man will give you a bed for
Tonight. 1t is not far to goodwin the
NIL. When you get outside turn to the
rlsht' and about a hundred yards down
the street there is gate with brass
plate on 1T. That is Doctor brakes
house."
Almost before he knew what his sis
ter was doing, Janetta had led Neville
10 the door, reiterating her directions
IN soft, low tones
she went back to the drawing room,
determined to tell Clarice the story;
but her intention was checked by the
presence Of Mrs. Mortimer, who stood
by Clar1ce's sofa, pouring out an eager
torrent Of accusation. Clarice had
raised herself to sitting posture, and
listened with flushed cheeks and shin
Ing eyes, and with rather a scornfuJ
smile.
I'm glad you've come back, Janetta.
Mrs. Mortimer has been amusing me
with really wonderful stories, which
she seems to have gathered from her
own and Mason's personal obserya.
| ton"
If the amusing stories you refer to
are about myself, 1 shall be glad to
hear them," said Janetta, standing be-
fore Clarice, with burning red spot
on either cheek. She would not even
look at her accuser.
First item: A drunken lover is sup
posed to have Just come to see you"
He is not my lover. Later on, |
shall be glad to tell you who he is;
but not in the presence of third per-
son.
Does that mean, Miss Howard, that
you wish to explain your rather ex-
traordinary conduct to Miss Seymour
alone?" inquired Mrs. Mortimer acidly
at does" replied Janetta, with one
fearless glance. That explanation is
necessary to her, but unnecessary tc
you"
Il think perhaps you had bette,
leave us" said Clarice. AS the doc,
closed behind her, Clarice stretched
out her hands to Janetta with quicl
entreaty. "Oh, Janetta, what brute
you must think me to question any
thing you dol But she has limited a
such awful things! 1 only wait TO,
your word to declare everything I'M
true, and l shall believe you"
(To be continued.)
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18
Detective spy-Glsss on Stills.

Chief Wilkie of the secret service
has discovered new use for we'll
known instrument of civil engineering,
the transit. which is a sort of spyglass
on stills. While government en-
ploye was at work on the new federal
building in San Francisco he noticed
that man was bringing something
small to window frequently in a
building about 200 yards away. Bring
ing transit into play the observer
convinced himself that the man was
at work on bogus money. A secre,
service detective was summoned and
he peeked through the transit. Then
he went over and arrested the man
for counterfeiting, making what CHIEF
Wilkie regards as most important
capture.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18
Lelth Building Great Dock.

Leith, Scotland, will become a port
of some capacity and trade two years
hence. A suite of docks is in construc-
ton there, which is to cost between
100000 pounds and 100000 pounds
more than was estimated when the
Leith dock commissioners launched
their program. In 1896 seventy-five
acres Of the foreshore were reclaimed:
and the dock now near completion is
1900 feet long, with width of $50
feet for LOO feet of its length and
$50 feat for the remainder. The dock
walls are forty-four feet high. and
there are to be two pairs Of steel gates.
each weighing close upon 300 tons. To
this equipment 1t has been resolved to
add craving dock 500 feet long.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18
THE YOUNG MANS CHANCES.

The million dollar salary voted to
Mr.. Schwab by the steel trust caused
numerous republican editors to write
enthusiastic articles on the opportun-
tiles offered to young men by the great
corporations. The subject has now
been taken up by debating societies
and the school boys are investigating
the matter for themselves. That Mr..
Schwab's rise to fame and fortune has
been rapid there is no doubt, neither
is there any doubt that his present po-
sition is attractive to many, but the
very fact that his case has attracted
so much attention is conclusive proof
that it is extraordinary. He has won
the capital prize in the industrial lot
terry, but where a system of monopoly
offers such an opportunity to one man
it closes the door of opportunity to
thousands of others equally able and
deserving.
When all the great industries are
controlled by trusts, there will be a
few big salaried officials and the re-
mainder of the employees will be con-
demned to perpetual clerkships with
no possibility of independence in the
business world.
If the present tendency toward con-
solidation becomes permanent it is
only question of time when the prin-
cipal positions in the corporations will
go to relatives and favorites, and de-
scend from generation to generation
Competition puts a premium on
brains; monopoly puts premium Cd
blood.
Young men, and old men for that
matter, will find that industrial indie
pendence will give sufficient oppor-
tunity to large number of people
while the trusts will give an unusual
opportunity to small number of
people.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

United States, then the inhabitants to
become Immediately not only Ameri-
can subjects, but American citizens.
"a. Products of the island to be ad-
mitted to the United States free Of
duty.
at is supposed here that Washing
ton will not readily accept the third
and fourth conditions"
A few years ago it would not have
been considered necessary for any ma
ton to insist upon such conditions for
our nation would have suggested them,
but recent events have made it neces-
sary for nations dealing with us to
provide for the future welfare of their
subjects.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

If the trans-continental railroad
lines can get hold of the canal across
the isthmus, that waterway will be of
very little value to the public, so far
as the lowering of freight rates is con-
cerned.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

General Funston has been rewarded
for capturing Aguinaldo and now it is
reported that Aguinaldo is to be re-
warded for allowing himself to be cap
tured,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The Sultan of Turkey has recently
been badly frightened by an earth
quake shock. This is a tip to Uncle
Sam. Perhaps that 100000 can be
shaken out of the sick man.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Mayor Harrison won a great victory
To be elected the third time mayor of
the second city of the United States
is high compliment to him personally
and officially.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The latest news concerning the man
agement of military affairs in Manila
indicates that apologize are due those
deported editors.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Our "code of morals" has received
some severe wrenches in the postal
and military departments of the ..in-
sular possessions"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Miss Civil Service has ample grounds
for breach Of promise suit.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

National lawmakers who have not
pledged themselves to vote for the
shipping subsidy bill need not remain
away from Europe this summer on ac-
count of the expense incident to the
ocean voyage.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The employer who does best by his
employees is the one who pays good
wages all the time instead Of providA
ing fund for possible contingencies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

most successful.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

The London Daily News is authority
for the publication of the conditions to
be imposed by Denmark upon the
United States in the case of transfer
of the Danish West Indies. Its Copen-
hagen correspondent says:
81 am enabled to state, on the very
best authority, that Denmark has COM
municated to the United States the
following conditions for the sale of the
Danish West Indies:
81. Four million dollars to be paid
to Denmark.
"2. The population to. decide by
vote whether to remain Danish or to
be transferred to the United States.
SO. If the vote is favorable to the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-18

Publisher Leon REPORTER.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
CONFEDERATE VETERANS
Important Meeting of Cape Fear
Camp

Cape Fear Camp, No. 254. held it's
regular monthly meeting last night at
the Wilmington Light Infantry Ar
mory.
Commander ]. 1. Metts presided with
Captain Henry Savage secretary.
The committee on a memorial to the
state board of education, on the ques-
ton of school books, reported that they
had prepared a memorial on the SUBJ
ject and sent copies to Governor Ay-
cock, General Toon, superintendent of
public instruction, and all command
ing generals of Confederate Veterans
Of the state, and to many Of the camps
of the state.
On motion the report of committee
and the adjutant was instructed to give
ton.
The committee on amendments to
the constitution to be offered at the
Reunion, submitted various amend
ments, which were acted on separately.
Four applicants were elected to mem
bership. and applications received from
four veterans to become members of
the Camp.
a communication was read from Mrs.
John c. James, Secretary of Cape Fear
Chapter, Daughters of the Confeder-
acy, requesting the Commander to ap-
point Marshals for Memorial Day.
The date Of the regular monthly
meeting of the Camp was changed
from the first to the second Monday in
each month.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
ANOTHER CANAL TREATY
A Memorandum Submitted by Secre'
tary Hay to Ambassador Pauncefote

London. May 6.-The Associated
Press has been officially notified that
Lord Pauncefote has received from
Secretary Hay the draft of a new Mic
aragua canal treaty. 1t is understood
that it advises neutrality.
Washington. May 6.-It is learned
from an authoritative source that be-
west he had several conferences with
Lord Pauncefote relative to the basis
for another isthmian canal treaty, and
that an unofficially written memoran-
dunn was submitted to Lord Paunce-
fote on the subject. The ambassador
has made known the general results of
these conversations and of the memo
randum to the authorities in London,
and it is doubtless to this that al
lusion is made in the London dis
patches. 1t is said, however, that the
negotiations are so tentative and in
formal that they are not regarded as an
official exchange or proposition. What
they embody is not made known here.
though it is understood they are chiefly
an exposition of the views held by
United States senators as to the essen
tial features which should be includ-
ed in a treaty.
While this is not a prefer of treaty
it conveys to the British authorities
what is considered essential by the sem
ators who control the ratification of
any treaty which will be made.
1t is also learned indirectly from sem
ators who have been consulted that
among the chief features in the nego-
tiations are neutralizing Of the canal,
the United States alone undertaking
to guarantee this neutrality and the
admission of all shipping on an equal
basis with that of the United States.
Although as stated. these conferences
and the written memoranda have been
exchanged it is not expected that there
will be any further negotiations prior to
Lord Pauncefote's departure for Lon
don, which occurs on June 18th, or
during his absence
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
TO PAROLE THE YOUNGERS.
These Noted HighwAymen to Get Out
ofPrison at Last.

st. Paul, Mimi. May AT a regu-
lar meeting of the board of managers
of the state prison today at Saltwater,
unanimous action was taken in favor
of paroling Cole and James Younger,
now serving life sentences. Before the
parole can be effective all three mem
bers Of the state pardon board must
approve it and the action will be sub
mitted to that body as soon as possible.
This is in accordance with the new law
which allows the parole of life pris-
oners after about twenty-four years
imprisonment, being thirty-five years,
less time gained by good behavior.
Paroles usually are granted by the
prison managers alone. but in the case
Of life prisoners unanimous approval
Of the board Of pardons is also neces-
sary and such paroled life prisoners
cannot leave the state.
The pardon board does not meet reg
ularly until July. but special meeting
may be called if the members of the
board consider one necessary.
Cole, James and Bob" Younger have
been in Saltwater since 1876 for the
Northf1eld, (Minn.) bank robbery and
the murder committed during that
raid, in which they participated with
the James gang. The James brothers
Jesse and Frank, escaped to Missouri
Two members Of the gang were killed
and Bob Younger died in prison.
Owing to the peculiar circumstances
surrounding the capture of the Young
ers, efforts have been unceasing to OBJ
tain their pardon. They might have
escaped at that time. but remained be-
hind to care for one of the gang who
was mortally wounded, and whom, it is
said, the others favored killing.
The Youngers were sons of Colonel
Henry w. Younger. a wealthy south
erner, who moved to Missouri in 1880
After the guerrilla warfare incident to
the civil war. they Joined the James
gang, and evaded all efforts at capture
until their sensational midnight raid
on Northfield.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
MExrcANs AND AMERICANS
Join I'm Giving an Enthusiastic Wei.
come to the President at FL Paso

FL Passo, Texas, May 6.-American
and Mexican flags were intertwined In
the decorations of the plaza where the
official greeting of President Mckinley
and his cabinet took place this morn
ing. The presence on the stand of
General Hernandez. personal represen-
tative Of President Diaz, and the gov
ernor Of the state Of Chihuahau, gave
an international significance to the
event. There were thousands of Mex
leans in the vast concourse of people
to whom the president spoke and their
enthusiasm was almost as wild as that
Of the Americans.
General Hernandez addressed the
president on behalf Of his people, ex-
tending the latter's congratulations
and President Mckinley in his re-
sponse, paid a high tribute to the pres
ident Of the Mexican republic and
charged his emissary to convey TO his
chief his warm and personal esteem,
with his best wishes for the continued
prosperity Of our sister republic.
The presidents speech was very hap
py and was especially notable on ac-
count of his injunction to the people
not to be alarmed about imperialism"
There was he said no Imperialism eX-
cept the imperial power of sovereign
people Of the United States.
The governor of Chihuahua also
warmly welcomed the president to the
border. The exercises in the plaza
were preceded by a military parade.
The ladies Of the cabinet crossed the
Ro Grande to Juarez, where they were
rendered a breakfast by Juan Ochoa, a
prominent Mexican banker. Mrs. Nc
Kinley did not attend the banquet but
enjoyed a short drive in the morning.
At noon the presidential party re-
sumed it's journey westward.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
CRICKET COACH
Englishman Comments on American

Englishman Comments on American
Food.
The English coach of the German
town, Pa, Cricket Club had an ex-
perience with food worth knowing. g.
He says When came to this coun-
try 1 was engaged as Professional
Coach. I had suffered a long time from
constipation. and pains in the lower
part of the back, and after bowling
and coaching for about an hour, the
pains would be so severe they would
nearly draw me to the ground
I tried many remedies without sue
cess. Finally I went on Grape-Nuts
Food using it for breakfast in place of
oatmeal. Within three days / began
to feel better. 1 have kept it up regu-
larly and now fell like a new man.
can go on and bowl for hours with
out a pain. Bowels are as regular as
a clock and my head is clear and
steady.
I advise its use with all our players ''
]. Caesar, Pro. Coach.
No food on earth will put a man in
mt condition as surely and quickly as
Grape-Nuts. There's reason.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10

Cordele. Ga, May 7.-During a thun-
der shower here yesterday the light
ming for a short time was terrific, and
three persons were struck and all were
killed. They were Mrs. ]. J. Perry, a
Miss Kinsey and a negro man who was
at work in the suburbs of the town
Mrs. Perry was in her kitchen at The
time. and the bolt tore portion OF the
roof away.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
CLINTON MUNICIPAL ELECTION
A Heated Contest The Straight Demo
cratic Ticket Elected.
Especial to the Messenger }


Clinton. N c.. May THE hardest
fought election ever held here resulted
in the election of the straight demo-
cratic ticket by twenty-one majority.
H. B. Chestnut for mayor, NJ. J.
Herring. ]. r. Hiatt, J. A. Ferren and
G. l. Peterson for commissioners. All
elements opposed to this ticket COM
bined to defeat it. but the democrats OF
Clinton were too many for them.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10

Jacksonville, Fla, May NO more
bodies were found today, either in the
ruins of Fridays fire or in the st.
Johns river. Warm weather contin-
ues. but the work of bringing order
out of confusion and caring for the
homeless is being carried on system
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
FREIGHT CLASSIFYING.
WORK OF THE SOUTHERN GLASSIFIcA-
TI0N COMMITTEE.
THE INDUSTRIAL COMMISSION.

Hears q Statement from Il. j. Nc
Govern, Chairman OF the Committee
He Declares the Advances In Rates
Technical Rather than Real-Denies
the Charge OF Rates Increased in
Seventeen Hundred Articles-He
Goes into the Question OF Carload
Rates-Under-Billin on the In
crease.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
No Statements as to Reception OF
Kruger

Washington, May 6.-It is learned at
the state department that the presi-
dent made no statement through any
Of the usual channels to the effect that
he would refuse to receive Kruger Of
hcially or unofficially. The government
has made no promise as to the char
acter of his reception if he should de-
eide to come here.
The semi-weekly messenger., 1901-05-10
STRICKEN JACKSONVILLE
THE DEVASTATION NOT EXAGGERATED
BY EARLIER REPORTS.
THE LOSS OF LIFE YET UNKNOWN

Many Perfshed on the River and In the
FIames-The Loss of Property Estf-
mated at SIO,565, ,OOO-cIty Still Un-
der Martial Law, Patrolled by SOL
diers-Crowds of Idle Negroes who
Must Work or Leave-Free Transpor-
tatfon for Supplies-Subscriptf
from Other Cities.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

~ Nepdpllcan col ucils and was chair 4,l oi the state executive committee 5a1lf odell's home is at Newbure.on.th ha 8Hudson - -'N " ou' 5 -oii tile eoiohel Winfield Taylor Durbin. gov ..noF or Indiana, has served his com. Huy ln both the civil and the Snanisb "afs' although he was only 14 years o'a t. when the former struggle began -af al'ef the first war he engaged in b,1si. ness and reaped a considerable for. tune during the natural eas boom nt, n1 the outbreak of the Spanish war Solonel Durbin was on the staff of 1oYernor Mount, He was annointed noiohel ,,sl of an Indiana volunteer rogi- ra,I rient and did garrison duty in Cnha 1o,onel u Durbin is prominent in Grand army circles and is a thirty.tbjrd de ee eeee ., Mason. He is past commander - @ ,ne Knights Templars of Indiana
 ,a Michlgan's governor, Aaron m Tsliss reo ,s another civil war veteran with 2 ,eeord @ as good as the bravest ua nas N ,asa porn on farm in New York stat me
 1os7, and when the war beaon 'I,e he
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

was "clerking' in a country store. He served with the Tenth New York cav airy and won promotion by his cour- age. Colonel Bliss is an Andersonyille survivor. After the war he went to Michigan and built up a fortune in the lumber business. He has held q number of minor offices and has rep resented his district in congress. Gov ernor Bliss has also served term as commander of the Michigan G. A. R.
 William Wallace Stickney, the gov. ernor of Vermont, is a typical son of
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

by Reeves, Anderson. Ind.
 W WINFIELD T. DURBIN.
 brth Carolina, is 10 years of age *bne of the ablest politicians and of his section. He is a
 er and was United States district GeE under President Cleveland. Rn9r ANcock is remarkably popu- D lis state and is called a second Ee, in reference to the late veteran ked States senator. who was held De highest esteem throughout the Eh.
 FlliaA sherman Jennings, the ex- lHe head of Florida, is still on the By side of 40. He is one of the known men of the elongated E and was speaker of the state Be fer some time. Judge Jennings held q humber of local offices be- $ being one of the Democratic 'idential electors in 1896. He is Wn to the people of his state as and thoughtful man. Il Of Kew York is 4 years Gf age
 has congressional record of three is. lie has long been prominent
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

onnt election more than half
 tatps of the Union seemed to
 their interests would be best
 pr by new men, so that 24 of hnvealths began the century
 eovernors. Eight of the
 ve reelected their official ile in 13 cases the terms of Iors did not end with the ceG- they held over to await the future elections.
 new head, John r. Hill, is a blisher and a very wealthy Ie South Carolina has chosen IlcSweeney, who began life as Y and worked his way up by the composing stick. Missou- nor. Alexander Monroe Dock s to the gubernatorial chair ing eight terms in congress.
 has chosen Jefferson Davis, torney general of the state. ]. Aycoek, the new governor
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27
Ladies Capes and
 Jackets.

LadleS Double Clpe, black fur trimmed, was 5, at &2.
 Ladies Double Cape, fur edged collar and trimmed in braid, dark reds and browns, was 2 g goods, at SIPS.
 Ladies double Cape, in black only, long fur trimmed, was $2.5o, at $50.
 One lot Children ; j4ekets, in red and navy. sizes 6 to 12, was $I 53 ard S, at &i.O0,
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27

Dress Goods.

One lot 28 inch Fancy Plaid Dress Goods, were sold all the season at l5c a yard, now 20 at a2ac
 One Igt all wool CheViots, 36 inch wide, a fife line of coIors 10 select from, va, a seller at 35c, reduced to close at 25c.
 One lot Cotton Coyerts, 28 inches wide, close woven, durable goods, were sold al Poo d yard. going at f5c.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27
Gloves.

One lot Ladies Black Kid Gloves, only E and (, was d S1.oo .etailer. at 25C
 One lot Ladies Kid Gloves, assorted colors, lace and but ton, S1.25 and SIS quality to close it Sl.OO.
 We have a full line of Ladies and Misses Wool Mitts at BARGAIN PRICES.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27
Printed Goods.

One lot Fancy Dress Cali Cos, worth osc a yard at 4c.
 0ae 'ot Percales, in all stap5e eolofs, were a bargain at 7asc yard for 6ac.
 One lot Double Fold Per caIes, in dark reds, navy and black and white, we're Sc a yard, go in this sale at ZIG.
 One lot Fancy EIannelettes were sold al 7!c a yard, g. in this sale at Sc.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27
 Shoes.

Ladies G. G. button and lace Shoes, sizes } 10 5, Wcrth si,oo a pair, at 75c.
 Ladies Kid button Shoes, assorted style toes, sizes 1-2 ,, } 1-2 ana 7 only, reduced from g. 50 and s3.oo, to close at Sl.5O
 Men s Shoes. congress and bals, globe and cap toe, regu- lar sizes, SIPS.
 Mems Shoes, high class for cheap shoes, lace and con- sfesS, cap toe and plain toe, sizes 6 to IT, $50.
Pine Bluff daily graphic., 1901-01-27
Knit Goods.

Ladies black Hose, extra Iens ttIi1, full fa>hio lsd, d $ood quality for 15c a pair, at FOG.
 One half Hose m black and tan, we'll worth 15c a pair, will go al l0c.
 Ladies Union Suits, sizes 4 70 6, in grey and natural col ors, covered seams, I bargain at 35c, will sell at 25c.