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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

The name of the next democratic
candidate for the presidency is not yet
definitely known. But it is definitely
known that whoever he is he will be
a democrat who has been faithful to
democratic principles as enunciated in
democratic platforms.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

The little bankers are fighting the
proposition of the big bankers, who
propose gigantic banking trust. Are
the little bankers beginning to realize
that the big bankers harbored few
Interior motives when they pretended
to be so much exercised about the las
saults on national honor?"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

1t has not escaped the attention of
great many people that the United
States government did not have spe.
cial representatives at the inaugural
ceremonies of President Palma. The
representatives of this government
stationed in Cuba seemed to provide
sufficient representation; and yet, when
a king is to be crowned on June Goth,
in the administrations view, it will
be necessary to send a special delega-
ton to participate in the ceremonies.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

On April 30. 1902. American beef
sold in London at IA cents pound,
which was 10 cents pound less than
the price in New York on the same
date. The beef trust benefits by "pro-
lection to American industry" and the
people at large foot the bills.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

Jacob Gould Schurman, who was once
a great and good patriot in the esti-
nation of the administration organs.
is now merely little American" and
traitor" Mr.. Schurman should not
have been convinced of the errors of
imperialism when he saw them
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-06-05

The Philadelphia North American
suggests an apt answer to those who
say that the men and women who pro-
test against torture and cruelties in
the Philippines are assailing the honor
of the army when it very pointedly
remarks: THE only way to preserve
the honor of the army is to expel from
the army every man who disgraces his
uniform"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
LORD LANSDOWNE.

to Cabello are taking refuge on board the German cruiser Vineta and the British cruiser AriaGne and that these vessels are threatening to lombard the port.
 Foreign Secretary Lansdowne was the principal guest at the annual ban Quct given last night in London of the United club. In a speech of considera- ble length the foreign secretary touched upon the most prominent topics of the day. He said he did not believe that in any part of the world was Great Brit ain open to the charge of bearing invet- crate antipathy to any one not even to Venezuela. "If that republic" said Lord Lansdowne, would desist from committing outrages upon British sub jects and British property, if she would pay her just debts and if she would re- ply to the diplomatic representations made her in perfectly courteous lam guage there would be no need whatev- CT of any quarrel.
 q might add" said the foreign secre- tary, "that Venezuela should be, con- tent to put herself on a moderate al- lowance in the matter of revolutions. Tn less than seventy years Venezuela has indulged in the luxury of 104 revo- lI.tions Three revolutions in two years seems to me to be altogether unrea- SOnabla"
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Gam bling U NecessitY-

Some years ago gambling was pro- hibited in part of Siam, and the gov ernment did everything it could to suppress the vice.
 1t turns out, however, that this laudabIe action has seriously deranged the labor market. The Chinese immi- grants who labor in the mines rank gambling among the necessities of life, and the prohibition kept them away. Now the government has had accordingly to modify it's policy. It now enacts that where there is a suf- fciently large Chinese population gambling houses will be allowed. The gambling Is to be restricted to Chi nese. -,.-.5....
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
SUBURBAN DEPARTMENT
.WATERTOWN J0TTINGS
Athletic Club Held First of Winter
 Meets Last Night.

The Watertown Athletic club held the first of the winter athletic contests at the club rooms last evening. The l first number to be put on was three round boxing exhibition between Jo- seph O'Donnell and Robert Edge. The go was hotly contested and the con testalts were so evenly matched that the bout was declared draw. Dur | ing the time that the opponents i'll the | wrestling match were getting ready l James Morrow recited an original poem entitled ''Shipwrecked i'll tine Naugatuck River" The piece was very humorous and and was applauded to the echo. The next contest was a wrestling match between James MOsier and George Brown. The linn it of the match was 40 minutes, the one securing the greatest number fsfalls to be declared the winner and provid- ed the match did not last 40 minutes the one who gained two of three falls was the winner. Mosier secured the first fall by a half Nelson in two min- utes and 9 seconds. and the second fall in two minutes. Some of the other contestants did not put in an ap-
 Pearance, but to fill this vacancy the
 club quartet rendered some very pleas ing selections As a finishing touch to the performance two of the club mem bers spared three fast rounds for points. neither one being able to gain an advantage. No admission was charged
 Another of the popular assembly
 dances was held in the Town hall last evening.
 A ladies' watch was found recently, the owner of which can secure the same by calling at B. c. AtwOod's drug store.
 4 German medicine company will give a high class vaudeville show at the Town hall this evening free of charge for the purpose of advertising their medicines.
 The Taft Hockey team is playing the Center school team on Hemin- ways pond this afternoon. 4 good game may be expected.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
PREPARING FOR WAR.
Venezuelan Government Taking Wig
 orouS Mensures For Defense.

Venezuelan GOvernnf ent Taking Wig
 Orous Measures For Defense.
 CARACAS, Venezuela, Dec. 13.-The government has taken preservative measures at La Guayra. All the depos- it's of coal at the navy yard and all the British cars on the La Guayra railroad have been brought here, rendering i'm possible the transportation of the allied troops by rail. General Ferrer, the min- ister of war, spent all day in choosing spots in the mountains where trenches are to be dug. ae, H. --r
 The governor of Caracas has issued the following decree: -... k @s'-e.-. .s*
 "All Venezuelans living in the fed eral district, between the ages of eight cen and fifty years, must enroll them selves in the militia; any such person refusing to enroll voluntarily, as pa- triotism demands, will be declared a traitor and sent before the tribunals.''
 The defensive preparations at the strategic points on the heights back of La Guayra are being vigorously push ed forward. The deposits of powder in the fortresses Of Lavigia and San Carlos have been removed. Great pa triotic demonstrations are being made, and every one capable of bearing arms is offering his services. The embargo placed upon the harbor corporation has been removed
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
WILL NOTIFY POWERS.
Washington Officials Receive Arbi-
 tratfOn Request.

Washington Officials Receive Arbi-
 tratfOn Request.
 WASHINGTON, Dec. 13.>A cable gram received at the state department from Minister Bowen, at Caracas, states that the Venezuelan government has requested him to propose to Great Britain and Germany that the difficult ties arising out of the claims for al- legged damages and injuries to British and German subjects during the civil war be submitted to arbitration.
 Tn conformity with. the understand ing already reached with the repre- sentatives of the British and German governments here this proposition from President Castro will be duly laid be- fore those governments, the state de- partment acting merely as channel of communication.
 Not much hope is entertained of the favorable reception of the proposition, as 1t is felt that the difficulty has progressed too far for settlement by the peaceful methods of arbitration. The reprisals made by the Venezuelans for the destruction of their navy in the seizure of British ships and the ar rest of German and British subjects practically have developed the relations between the countries into those of real wars although technically the prin- cipaIs prefer to desjNlate is as some khing less.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Man of steady Habit.

It was a very angry man who met an acquaintance on the street the other day. "I thought you told me that D. was a man of steady habits" were his first words following the usual saluta- tion. "I said I required a man of absolutely steady habits, and you were very positive in your assurance that the man in question was such one.'
 tsWell, has he proved otherwise ?''
 ttWhy, man, he is drunk all of the time; in fact, I do not think he has drawn sober breath since he has been with me"
 'sThen what are you jumping on me for? Your own statement bears out just what I told you about him. have known D. for the past ten mnoths and know that he has been drunk dur ing all of that period, and if that isn't being a man of steady habits, I'd like to know what it is. .''-N. I. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Wornan,s Rnsinesa.

Back of every great worthy achieve
 senS of man, find the woman moth- CT. teacher, wife. They are there, con tributing to the advancement of the race, an impetus only less than that of the divinity that did create us. I have heard atavistic male creatures in human semblance deplore the pres ence of ''the new woman," the wom- an who wishes, perhaps, to earn her own bread, certainly to shape her own life and the lives of the children she will bring into the world, to take an equal part with her brothers in the government that taxes her, to broaden her mental horizon until it shall in clude the best thought of all lands and times. Aud truly enough, such women are not for such men; {hey have outgrown their critics. Their busi- ness is to improve the race by inn proving the individual they are hard at it.-Detroit Free Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Tortoires Climb for Grapes.

Iortoises are known to be able to
 live for long time without food. It
 was also believed hitherto that they were rigid teetotalers. This belief, however, has been rudely dispelled by the discovery that they are very fond of grapes. The proprietor of vineyard in Algiers had noticed for some time serious depredations going on in his plantation. The watchman he had en- gagged reported that mysterious noises were heard in the place at night, and consequently refused to stop any long CT on the spot. But the master deter mined to inquire into the matter for himself, and, much to his surprise, i1e found large number of tortoises climbing up the vines with an aiertness of which tortoises are ordinarily thought to be incapable, and making the most of the good things which the gods had provided for them.-Nature.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Expert BIuRderinE.

A handwriting expert in Paris was attempting to identify .the writing of suspected murderer with that left behind by the criminal in the house of his victim. He produced the accused s official books and pointed out conclu- siyely that the two hands were indub- itably the same. ''There," he seemed to say as he mopped his heated brow; ''that shows what your real armor- plated Belleville-boilered expert can do when he tries" Marvellous" said the judge. ''There is. indeed, but one flaw as far as can see. The writing in these books is not that of the ac- cused, but of his predecessor, and it was written several years before the crime was committed. You see my point" The expert attempted a smile.-London Globe.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
An Effective Dunnine Letter.

A youth was engaged as junior clerk by firm, of lawyers and by way of filling in his time and testing his worth on his first day he was told to write letter demanding payment of a debt from client who was long in arrears. To the. great surprise of his employers check for the amount arrived the next day. They sent for the young clerk and asked him to pro- duce copy of the letter which had had such an astonishing result. The letter ran as follows: Dear Sir: If you do not at once remit payment of the amount which you owe us we will take steps that will amaze ou."-Chi- cago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
why seam.tresses Don't Marry

The sewing girl is out of the way ot getting husbGnd. She does not confe in contact with men in her work, as other girls do, and with so little time for anything but her work she does not make the acquaintance of marriage able men. The very nature of her em. ployment excludes men from her so- ciety during her working hours. Her associates, and even her employers, are almost invariably of her own sex No class of women are more deserving of good husbands than are the women who make their living with their needles. They are usually modest, re. fined and domestic. They do not hunt husbands, and, being so withdrawn from the daily lives of men. husbands do not usually hunt them because they do not usually know of them.-Louis- vile Courier-Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
sfnkinr of Ships yot ordered.

BERLIN, Dec. 13.--As the result of fresh inquiries made regarding the re ported sinking of Venezuelan vessels off La Guayra 1t is stated that the or ders given to the German and British commanders were to capture the yes sells before beginning the blockade. No orders were given to sink them. If, however, any vessel has been sunk, this was military measure necessary in carrying out the foregoing orders. No report has yet been received from Com modore Scheder. the German com handler.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Her Ce1ap1a int,

Jane was a patient in one of the large public hospitals. She boasted a cough which was more than sus- pected to be a flake" cough rather than bronchial or pulmonary.
 The kindly young physician in charge of the ward allowed her some harmless remedies. One day he said to her:
 "Ah, Jane, I fear you are a bad case of hypochondria.
 ''Is that it, docther?" said Jane, much impressed.
 The next morning there she was again, asking for her little dose.
 I'm very bad with it the day, doc ther.'
 with what?" asked the doctor.
 ''Wid what ye were namin' fer me yestiddy," she replied. Tt gave me no peace at all last night."-N. Y. Times.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Tins Discouraged in China.

The tipping system is not encour- aged in China. An execution recent ly took place outside the gates of Tai Yuan-Fu. The decapitated corpse belonged in life to telegraph mes senger. On the occasion of great festival he asked for tips from some leading merchants who habitually used the telegraph office. The gov ernor of the. province heard of it and took prompt steps to suppress the nuissnce.-N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
SITUATION IN GUATEMALA.
Craters That Caused Such a Heavy
 Loss Are Active Yet.

SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 13.-The two new craters which appeared in the Santa Maria volcano on the morning of Oct. 24 last and devastated large section of Guatemala are still smoking. From one of the craters beneath the cloud of smoke white hot lava exndes in q sluggish stream, and from the other cold mud is thrown in spasmodic fashion.
 This information has been brought here by people arriving on the steamer Acapulco. On her trip down the coast the Acapulco was at Champerico a week after the outbreak of Santa Ma ria, when the inhabitants of the town and those who had fled from the neigh borhood of the volcano wereNin a state of terror. The Acapulco carried ITO of them to the port of San Jose. One of the refugees, Alfred McKinnon, an American, died on the steamer from the effects Of inhaling volcanic gases.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
OAKVILLE HAPPENINGS

Mass will be celebrated in St Mary Magdalene church at S:30 a. m. Sun day by the Rev Father TraynOr.
 Services will be at 10:3O q. III. in All Saints church and evening prayers at D. III. Morning service in the Un- ion chapel at 1O:45; evening services at the usual hour.
 Mrs Walter Straw arrived home Thursday evening from an extended trip in England. Her many friends are much pleased to welcome her back. A sleigh party from this village went to Woodbury last night and took supper at the Curtis hotel.
 William Warner has had the mis- fortune to lose q valuable bird dog. 4 few days ago he refused $25 for it. It has geneOlOgy of the best and is also distinguished for having at one time been on q hunting tour with ex- President Grover Cleveland at Pitts field Mass.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Packing Houses short of Coal.

OMAHA, Neb., Dec. 13-Unless re, lief shall be secured very soon packing house managers of South Omaha as- sert that they will have either to close down their plants or curtail the out put for want of coal. Three of the managers were quoted as saying that the situation is becoming alarming. All agreed that it is the shortage of cars and not of coal and that there is plenty of fuel, but no way of getting it drawn to the consumers.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
SIMONSVILLE NOTES.

The excellent supper drew a large crowd at the M D. Church Thursday night The arrangements were gotten up and carried out in the most approv- ed manner.
 The Rev c. c. Smith has returned from a short stay in New Jersey.
 Mir and Mrs H. Hurlburt Lave re- turned from New York.
 Joseph GOuf has resigned his posi- ton at Benedict X Burnham's and taken a position at ScovilPs.
 The s1eighing still continues first class and all who can are making the best of it.
 Miss Belle Andrews has accepted a position in Sydney Holes office on East Main street instead of Hule's as announced in Thursdays paper.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
A Gprssf q ms HSiafak ke-

Many ludicrous mistakes are made by foreigners in grasping the mean ing of some of our common English expressions. A young German att tending a western state university translated ''The spirit is willing, b:lt the flesh is weak" into '"The ghost is willing, but the meat is not able" And Filipino youth fairly set the class in an uproar by the statement that Out of sight, out of mind'' meant "The invisible is insane. ."-Chi- cago Chronicle.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
ARBITRATION ASKED
Venezuela Desires Intervel1-
 tion of Uncle Sam.
POWERS SAY IT IS NOW TOO LATE
It Is Believed In London That Force Is the Only Solution - Lord Lansdowne's version of
 the Affair

LONDON, Dec. 13.-It is officially an 11ounced here that Venezuela has asked Minister Bowen, the United States rep resentative at Caracas, to intervene and ask that the dispute with Great Britain and Germany be submitted to arbitra- tioR.
 It is believed here that 1t is now too late to accept the good offices of MT. Bowen and that President Castro will not be allowed to further delay set clement. The impression is that he is merely playing to gain time, as has been his policy from the first. It is also pointed out that one of the chief claims is for defaulted interest on railroad bonds which was guaranteed by the Castro government, and quite naturally, it is explained, there can be no arbitra- tion so far as that is concerned.
 Germany, it is also known, regards the question of arbitration at this late day unfavorably.
 Hourly the impression is gaining ground that a resort to force is the only solution of the problem.
 A dispatch to the Daily Mail from Willemstad, Curacao, dated Dec. Il, says that the foreign residents of Puer-
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Time of Georgia osnciaIs Extended.

ATLANTA, Ga, Dec. 13.-A bill has been passed by the Georgia legislature over Governor Terrell's veto which ex- tends the terms of the governor and other state officers eight months be- yond the time at which they otherwise would have expired. The bill also pro- vides that the legislature shall meet on the fourth "Wednesday in June instead of the fourth Wednesday in October, as at present. The legislature adjourned sine die last night, the fifty day limita tion having expired. / ~
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
pennsy Won From corne11.

ITHACA, N. Y., Dec. 13.-The Cor nell-Pennsylvania debate held in the Lyceum theater resulted in victory for Pennsylvania. The subject debated was: Resolved, That the present tariff on raw materials and rough products of iron and steel, such as pig iron, bar iron, rails and steel ingots, is justified on the ground of protection of Ameri- can industry against foreign competi- tion." Cornell supported the affirmative and Pennsylvania the~n negative.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
NAUGATUGk NUGGETS
No Quorum of Warden and Burgesses
 Last Night.

Tie board of warden and burgesses fa;led to meet last evening on account oT siIc allsenc4 If i quorum The wa"- dei is; cd a call fhr q special .l:a.ting next Tuesday evening.
 Captain Jack, or the Irish Outlaw at the opera house tonight.
 The ninth annual dance of Division No 2, A. O. II. which was held at Columbus hall was we'll attended and was grand success.
 The St Francis T. A. B. society will meet tomorrow afternoon to discuss the advisability of establishing a lit erary and dra -natic club.
 The art exhibition at the opera house closed last evening.
 Daniel Mccarthy of Colchester is visiting friends in town.
 Clean eff your sidewalks right away. There is trouble brewing for those who do not.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Third Fire Ina Ycer.

MERIDEN, Conn.,, Dec. 13.-The Con- necticut Saddlery and Hardware com pany's factory was last night gutted by fire for the third time within year, causing loss of between $S0oO and $1O,OQ0, mostly on stock. The plant was insured for about two-thirds value. An overloaded. chimney started this blaze. Fifty hands are thrown out of em' ployment. The firm lost $6,000 by tEe first fire and $3, 900 by the second.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
shinvyreckeI Crew snyea-

ROCKLAND, Me, Dec. 13.-The shipwrecked crew of the tug Astral of the Standard Oil company, with oil barge No. f76, has been brought here by the revenue cutter Woodbury, report ing the wreck of the Astral off Mount Desert rock. One of the crew. was lost.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
A Woman ReheRdeu.

Nineteen-y Verorica Kadzier. ska, who had killed her three children. was heheaded with the sword at Han over, the kaiser having refused to par don her. If she had committed murder by duel she would have been sentenced to three months and released after two " eeks.--N. Y. Sun.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Patient Waitera

"Mary, what are you sit ting out oh that cold porch for? Don't you know it's Il o'clock?'"
 George and I are looking for the new comet, ma."
 But the new comet isn't due for several nights" : ''Well, we are in no hurry, ma."- Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Captured Boats Tn Service.

PORT OF SPAIN, Trinidad, Dec. 13.
 The captured Venezuelan gunboats are now manned by British sailors and are doing British work. There is one British cruiser at this port. The other men-of-war continue to blockade the Venezuelan coast. The navigation of the Orinoco river has been reopened.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Q.ufte NeighhnrIY.

Whyte How do you like your new house? Do your neighbors show 8 friendly disposition?
 Greene-I guess SO. They sent over to borrow our ping-pong set the other night while we were having an evening party. Somerville (Mass.) Journal.
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
Kfnr srthur,s Di5ncu,tv

King Arthur had just invited the knights to dinner. .....<.
 ''I3ut why do you have a round ta- ble?" inquired Sir Lancelot. -.:-
 Because" returned the prince, "l can't get square with my landlady."
 Appreciating the situation, the knights fell to, even Dodynas, the Say age, being knocked out hy the butter. IN Y Times. .
Waterbury Democrat., 1902-12-13
BETTER THAN A PLASTER.

A piece of flannel dampened with Chamberlains Pain Balm and bound on the affected parts is better than 9 plaster for a lame backSand for pains in the side or chest. Pain Balm has no superior as liniment for the re- lief of deep seated, muscular and
 rheun1Gsic nains. Ear sale by al Iruggssts.