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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
Every One Needs "a Hobby.

I No man can retain his bodily and
mental health If he devotes himself
exclusively to business. Bodily he will
become inert and Habby; mentally in
ert and dull. First his power will di-
minish; then his grasp on practical
problems will be relaxed; his capabil-
ity will be weakened and in the end
his capacity itself disappears. The
best results are found in varied inter.
ests. A hobby of some sort is neces-
sary. 1t has been the salvation o.
many.
1t is always better to tell the truth
when you can get anyboe-' to under
stand your understanding or it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
HOLLAND FAV0RS PEACE
DIR. .kUYpER URGES Beers TO
OFFER TO MAKE TERMS.
Dutch Premier Points Out the Inn
probability That Any of the Great
Powers Wall Intervene.

PROBABILITY lfat ANY OF the Grest
Powers WAL Intervene.
London, jan 1S.-Reuters Tele-
gram company has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Amsterdam:
According to trustworthy informa-
ton DR.. Kuyper, the Dutch premier,
recently intimated to the Boer dele
gates the desirability, in view of Lord
Rosebery's speech at Chesterfield, of
their giving some information to the
British government of the basis upon
which they would entertain peace ne
gotiations. DR.. Kuyper pointed out
the improbability of any of the great
powers intervening in South Africa in
the near future ind suggested that he
be allowed informally to sound his
friends i'll London in hope of semi
official response. The Dutch pre-
mier accordingly met Abraham Fisch-
or, the leader of the Boer delegates,
and others at Brussels, where long
conference was held, after which DR..
Kuyper proceeded to London. The re-
suit Of his visit, if any has been at
tanned, is not yet known. 1t is under
stood DR.. Kuyper distinctly assured
the Beers that Holland, under no cir
cumstances, would act as an interme-
diary.
DIR. Leyds. the representative in Eu.
rope of the Transvaal, is expected
shortly at The Hague
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
NAMED BY THE DEMOCRATS.
Thayer and seerIey are Nominated
For the Senate

Des Moines, Jan. 16.-The demo-
Gratis of the house and senate met in
joint caucus at o'clock yesterday af-
ternoon and nominated for United
States senators to oppose Senators AL
lison and Dolliver, Judge e. ii. Thay-
er of Clinton and John j. Seerley of
Burlington. A significant feature Of
the caucus was that harmony prevail
ed and the fractional strife on the
money question was not in evidence.
On motion of Senator Emmert it
was decided lot to nominate a candi-
date for state printer or state binder,
for the reason that the democratic
party is opposed to both OF those Of
fees.
A married man isn't necessarily a
Hercules because he's fond Of his club.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
r:roadcloth and Lace Costume.

One OF the Very latest models is
shown in this biscult-coiored broad
cloth AID Russian lace costume. The
skirt Of this beautiful gown is laid in
tiny box-pleats from the belt to the,
circular aOunce iii the direct front,
gradual, growing shorter at the sides.
and sloplng up to the shirring at the
back OF The skirt. Where the tucks
end, the frllness forms the flare of the
skirt Each tuck is edged with five
rows of stitching. done with Corticelli
stitching silk. ut TIC head of the cir
cular founce there is a broad applique
Of Russian lace, the material being cut
away underneath. On this lace are
| three rows OF pale green velvet APP
| Hliqued in Greek design. The flounce
is confined l.alf its depth By the box
pleats, tne fullness spreading below
| The bodice is also tucked and fastened
with little loops and buttons. Over
| this there is q bolero of Russian lace
trimmed with the bands of green vel
vet. A broad turn-down collar of vel
vet is edged with sable. The sleeves
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23
QUESTIONS RAILROADS.
GOVERNOR CUMMiNS WANTS
FULLER INFORMATION.
introduced List of Questions to Exeou-
tive Council And That Body
Gives Enforcement.


DeS MoineS, Jan. 2O.-At the meet
ING of the state evanutive conncil Fri
&c, r, - "
uay NoNefllof Summlns mtrOduceu d
resolution embodying list of ques-
tions as To additional inforn,ation de-
s;,.l.d -, 49, 80 ~ -,
slieu iioil the iallroads 10 ala ia Vneli
assessment and taxation. Saturday
re council made slight changes in
,yord;ng IF +bo ,,,,a.+;I,,e, d,,c,d n,,as-
moiuins VI lile Questions, adoeu qoes-
ton NO. referring to gross earnings
and adopted the questions by unani-
mons VITO Ae adontad +bav .ra as
-. .',,l % Auopte0 theS arc q"
1ollo"s:
AS TO GROSS EARNINGS
l. DO your bouEs show vour cross earn
ntinp Within this st9tm tistim9t from orher
earnings?
. If so state the alnonnt in detail u.s.
ing the form shown in srhedrln q
3. Do your books show YOUR cross earn
jncs uDon business originating i'm tllis state
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

COMPARATIVE VALUES.
! Is the average value per mile OF your
line In this state as great or Greater or leSs
than the average value per mile of your en-
tire system? State fully your reasons for
the answer given
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-01-23

are covered to the elbow with the lace
which is then allowed to hang in a
flowing effect. Turn-back cuffs of vel
vet at The elbow are edged with sable
The lower or undersleeve is tucked
I'll over and slashed up its outer edge.
where the ends OF the tucks form
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
GREENE AGAIN
WoonsoCket's Mayor Rsnomi-
mated for Seventh Time.

The Democratic party OF Woonsocket
last evening honored Mayor George w.
Greene by nominating him for the office
OF chief executive of the city for the
eighth time.
The convention was under the direction
OF Adelard Archambault. the Democratic
candidate for lieutenant governor as
chairman and Palmer Brown, Jr.. secre-
tary.
Nominations for mayor were called for
and William j. Mowry, who for fve con-
secutive years has presented the name or
George w. Greene. again put him In
nomination. The seconds were numer-
Gus, and the nomination was made by
rising vote. Every time Mr.. Mowry has
nominated Mr.. Greene he has been
elected
Michael McCaffrey, lst. Andrew j. Nc
Connell and j. Il. Brindamouy were ap-
pointed committee to bring the nominee
before the convention. They did so. and
Mayor Greene made a speech In which
he criticised Candidate Gaulin's speech or
acceptance and promised. II elected. an
administration marked by conservatism.
retrenchment and keeping down OF the
tax rate
Adeiard Archambault. Henry p. Wales
and Thomas Kane also addressed the
convention and adjournment was taken.
with three rousing cheers for Mayor
Greene.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
reward
OF $500
OFFERED
Town Council Of SCituate Takes
Action on the Shooting
SCrape.

Decisive action was taken yesterday
afternoon by the town council OF Scit-
uate at a special meeting called for the
purpose in Richmond village. in the shoot
ing case in that town on Sunday night,
when Town Clerk Henry H. Potter re-
ceived a bullet through his hat
The members of the council were unani-
nous In the opinion that something should
be done. and there was little debate on
the proposition 20 offer a reward OF $500
for the arrest and conviction OF the per
son who fired the shot. the measure being
passed I'm short order
Five mepbers Of the council were pres
ent: President John A. Battey, Jr., Wil-
liam +. Angel. Elmer l.. Hawkes.. George
X. Whitaker and Marinus &. Young
Councilmen Bowen and Phillips were ab-
sent. number Of the towns prominent
citizens were present
Councilman Hawkins presented a reso-
luton that the town offer n rewari Of
800 and II was passed unanimotssly, and
the town clerk instructed 10 advertise
the reward
president Battey said that ne wns salts
fed that Mr.. Potter would not have becn
hred at he'd he not been an ofh-holdcr.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16

but the most of them would prefer to
The golden letters and numbers tina,
jackets worn by the police force appear
70 be hard to get, for the men were
Qphged by the commission to have their
dress coats yesterday. but have been un.
ape m TO do SO, on account of the shortage
Lewis Osborn has at his store on Plain
held street a bundle OF laths that ne
picked up In front OF his store yesterday
Mr Osborn. like the majority of folks,
has hut little coal and so much wood
looks tempting.
A one horse wood-laden wagon, driven
by an Italian woman, came in 10 the
square from the Plainfield pike yesterday
morning. Ahead Of her was a man,
probably her husband. who was driving
two horses.
Mrs. Sherman. wife of the treasurer of
the Providence e. Danielsoniile Railroad
company, entertained trolley party at
day afternoon.
Michael Saunders. at one time a resi-
dent Of this place, but for the past nine
years has made Cleveland, o., his home,
II spending few days among old friends
here
It Is Sears avenue instead OF steere
avenue that was referred TO yesterday in
this column that is in the hands OF the
sewer department.
The funeral OF Mrs Holroyd was held
at the Church of the Messiah at 2:30 this
afternoon, and the burial was at Pocas-
Thistle lodge. Knights and Ladies' of
Honor. will open Its enjoyable series OF
socials in Mechanics hall on Plainheld
Branch sss. Knights OF Columbys, met
last evening. and after disposing OF regu-
lar business INDUCED In a game OF whist.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
FALSE KEY
WORKERS
DETECTED
Well Dressed Man and Woman
Attempt to Enter House on
PIalnfi0Id St. Yesterday.

Mrs. John Briggs had quite a
scare at her home. Sa2 Plainfeld
street yesterday afternoon. Mrs. Briggs
sat in her kitchen and was somewhat
startled by hearing a click at the kitch-
en- door which was locked.
Thinking that perhaps she might have
been mistaken. or that the strange noise
was made by the wind she paid but little
heed to Il. and assumed her work. but
second or more later. when she heard the
key OF the door fall upon the floor, and
saw small wire protrudng through the
key hole. and heard some one put In an
other key from the outside, came To the
conclusion. that Il was up 20 her 10 say
something, which she did, and In less than
no time she saw n man and woman go by
the window of the kitchen and board
car that was passing for down town.
Both were well dressed, the woman be-
ing about feet inches tall wore
black skirt white waist and black and
white hat She carried a handbag and
small bundle.
The man was n few inches taller and
wore black clothes over which he wore
a raglan. and carried a pedder's box
Mrs Briggs has reported the incident
to the police.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16

The city convention of the Republican
party was held this afternoon at 2
o'clock at the court room at the Central
Police station and the proceedings were
brief and harmonious. The choice OF the
convention was Walter II. Durfee for
mayor. Walter L. Clarke for city treas
urer, James T. p. Bucklin for harbor
master and George N. Kinsbury for
overseer OF the poor Following the con-
vention Mr.. Durfee appeared before the
convention and made an address.
There was full representation Of dele
gates present when the convention was
called to order by Hunter G. WHITE
chairman OF the Republican city commit
tee, and the call for the convention was
read by Secretary Cady OF the city COM
mittee. The chair called for nominations
for q chairman and Silas II. Manchester
was the unaniomus choice Of the dele
gates.
Mr.. Manchester briefly thanked the
convention and announced that the cleo
tion OF a secretary was the first business
before the convention. Howard b. Cor
ham was elected as secretary by acclama-
ton. The roll was then called and the
list OF delegates answered to their names.
Then the temporary organization was
made permanent and nominations for city
officers were called for.
James b. Paine Of the Seventh ward
nominated for mayor Walter II. Durfee
of the Seventh ward, stating some facts
about his principle while a member OF the
general assembly. and stating him TO be
a man who would poll a large number of
votes and who would certainly be the
next mayor Of Providence IL the voters
OF the party did their duty.
The nomination was seconded by Rat
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
Kate And MARY
DRIVEN ASHORE
WeII.knOWn Schooner In a Dan.
g0rous Position.
THE CREW TAKEN OFF SAFELY
Vessel May Be Saved as She Lies on a
Sandy Bottom, but She Is Ina
Bad Position.

The schooner Kate and Mary Is one OF
the best known craft that comes to this
port, having been playing between Provi-
dence and New York, and the coal ports
for many years, until for a score OF years
she has been looked upon as an old friend
by men on the waterfront.
II looks now, though, that the old craft
has poked her nose into the harbor for
the last time, for last night she ran
ashore about a mile and a half east Of
the Quonochontaug life saving station,
while bound from Fall River to Perth
Amboy, being driven on the southern
Rhode Island coast by a stiff southwest
gale.
The schooner lies in a very bad posi-
ton, being exposed to the full sweep OF
the waves that roll onto Charlestown
beach with terrible force. The place
where she struck is n soft, sandy bottom
however. and she may possibly be saved
From the life saving station at QuoH
ochontaug beach the plight OF the schoon-
er was seen for some time before she ran
ashore and the surf boat was got In
readiness for use. The surf was running
very high and the wind blowing directly
on shore. The vessel mistayed and took
the beach broadside on.
The life saving crew launched the boat
and the crew Of the schooner. including
the captain and three men, with the cap
tain's wife, were rescued and taken
ashore.
A message was sent 10 the Scott Wreck
ing company at New London and efforts
Will be made to save the craft.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
Other Nominees Are Clarke for City
Treasurer, BuCklin for HarbOrMaS-
ter and KingSbury for OverSeer
of the Poor.

cliffe @. E. Hicks, also of the Seventh
ward, who was OF the opinion that Mr..
Durfee would carry the party to victory
and whose candidacy would receive the
endorsement OF the citizens of Provi-
dence.
There were no counter nominations and
Mr.. Durfee was declared the choice OF the
convention for mayor by a unanimous
vote.
Tor city treasurer Mr.. Paine nominated
Walter l.. Clarke. the present incumbent.
speaking on his faithful services as a
city official and a man who has been
tried and found TO be the best man for
the position Several seconded the nomin-
alton and Mr.. Clarke was nominated by
a unanimous vote.
For harbor master Benjamin Persons
nominated James T. p. Bucklin, speak
ing OF him as a man who had ample ex-
perience and who had proven himself 10
be well qualified for the posi- tfon. There
were no counter nominations and Mr..
Bucklin was nominated by unanimous
vote.
Major James Abbott placed IN nomina-
tion for overseer Of the poor George ".
Kingsbury. speaking OF him as being
well equipped for the office and capable
of handling this department OF the city
with care and discretion. Mr.. Kingsbury
was the unanimous choice OF the conven-
ton.
A committee which had been appointed
10 find the candidate for mayor and es-
cort him to the hall returned with Mr..
Durfee. who spoke briefly. pledging him
self TO work for the best interests OF the
city and all its people II he should be
elected.
The executive committee OF the city
committee was empowered to hli vacan-
cies and the convention adjourned.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
PROHIBITION RALLIES

The Prohibitionists OF the city have
been making their cause known TO the
public by means OF open air meetings in
different parts OF the city and will con-
tinue to do so in the coming days before
election.
A meeting will be held on Randall
square on Friday evening Of this week
one on Exchange place on Saturday even
ing and another on Olneyville square on
Monday evening next. A chorus under
the leadership Of Mr.. +. +. Wilder has
furnished music at some OF the meetings
and may be expected az others,
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
E|GHT-HOUR DAY.
Demand Made by Employees in
Chicago Sky SCrapers.

Chicago, Oct. 1s.-Managers ~ 50 sky
scrappers and big power producing plants
and a committee from the Real Estate
board endeavored last night TO reach con-
clusons with representatives of the rev
steam power council. The council con-
sists OF engineers. fremen, elevator me1.
jenitors, teamsters and other employees
rceded in the operation OF great busi-
ness and office buildings.
In presenting n demand for al eight
hour day and a fixed scale of wages IN.
labor men said that buildings which re-
fused TO recognize the requests would
find II impossible 10 remain open.
A. the conclusion OF the meeting the
iapor men had not finished a statement
OF their case. but the bull ling managers
had announced that they would treat
with all their employees alike without
discrimination against union or non-uniou
men
The demand for a fixed scale Of wages
and an eight-hour day Is made by the
engineers ana fremen OF the power pro-
eucing plants. For engineers scale OF
Gib cents an hour is demanded. with
i2 more cents for overtime.
The hremen demand B cents an hour
and overtime.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
IN SOCIETY

The wedding Of Paymaster Frank NJ.
Lackett 20 Miss Leech OF Washington.
j. G., will take place az old South
church. Boston, az high noon on oct q.
Mr. Merwin White gave n small theatre
party at Keith's on Tuesday evening
Mrs. A. J. Miller Ia in the Berkshire
Hills.
Mrs. Mcintyre and her father. Mr. A.
J. Miller. are In New York city
Mrs. Curtis Wing Ia spending a few
days In Elmwood. She is In New Haven
for the winter.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
BROOM TRUST
American Manufacturers Pre-
pairing 10 Form One.

New York. Oct. 1s.-Manufacturers of
brooms are preparing to form a combina-
tion OF the trade in this country, accord
ing 10 the world They have been asked
10 assemble early next month in this city
TO decide on the details OF the organiza-
tion.
IL is stated by those interested that cap-
ital amounting to about 100000 will be
engaged. Options on a number Of plants
the consolidation Is declared to be the de-
velopment OF expert trade to Europe and
South America.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
WILL CONFER WITH DlAz

El Paso. Tex. Oct. 16.-Commandcr d
J. snydan. a noted Boer fighter, Is hcre
en- route 10 Mexico City 10 confer with
President Diaz relative 10 a large tract
OF land In Mexico TO be colonized by Boer
refugees.
He was accompanied by r. Reeve Mer-
ritt, secretary OF the Union Trust Co. OF
New York and Marshal Bond OF the same
city. Gen. Snyman said he was going to
Mexico nj the suggestion OF Dr. Muller,
envoy of the Orange Free state, who Wis
tied Mexico about five months ago
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
NE WSLETS

The London chappies are wearing stays.
The men have corsets In gay Paree.
It's a queer old world with some queer
old ways
That improves but little. it seems to
me.
The chappies put eorsets on when they
And gayly they lace the stays they
wear.
Any they're wearing their heads low
over their eyes
With little good gray stun meath
their hair.
Chicago Record Herald.
Pascal Handy OF Nashua street re-
ports the theft from in front OF his house.
last night. OF his horse and buggy.
Two lanterns valued at 81. the property
OF the Rhode Island company, were stolen
from an obstruction on the Branch ave-
nue. bridge last night.
Charles Dechtei OF 8 Winter street was
taken Ill when at the corner OF Eddy and
Clifford streets at 8 o'clock last night.
He was sent to the Rhode Island hos
pital.
Charles Hackett pleaded not guilty In
the Sixth district court today to the
charge OF stealing a ring valued at IS
from his sister. Mary e. Hackett, and
was held in 500 for trial tomorrow
Two men called at Antoine Burke's
pawn shop. 6S3 Westminster street. last
night, and left some articles to be re-
paired. They also looked at some razors,
and after they went away Burke missed
one OF the razors. valued at $3.50.
Charles z. Run OF Is Broad street COM
plains TO the police that 80 yards OF
burlap. valued at IS. and 80 cents worth
OF twine. which he had temporarily left
day, had been stolen.
Two false alarms have been rung In
boxes. The first was from box 4Ss at 10
o o'clook last night. This gave the depart
ment a long run to Fields Point The
second was from box 395 at s o'clock this
This box is at the corner of
Shawmut street and Gladstone avenue.
-Four small boys. John Malley. George
Lawrence Burke and Ar
thur Donahue. engaged in a game of
follow your leader" on Bowdoin street
yesterday. The leader kicked a store
door and started In a tin panel The
others followed suit. Malley. Feather
stone and Burke were fined s. each and
Donshre SO and costs by Judge Sweet
land today for defacing the building.
A week ago Michael McElroys wife
to Captain Mowry OF the
Fifth police station that Michael had
failed to support her and her children.
Michael was brought into the station.
agreed to do better by his family and
was given a respite on good behavior.
He got load on yesterday. was arrested
FOR drunkenness and this morning Judge
5weetland placed him under $500 ball
for trial tomorrow on the charge of
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16

To this Mr.. Sheahan has replied setting
for the construction OF sewers and me
building OF streets In the ward during his
incumbency OF the office.
Mr.. McGovern. the new man on tne
Sheahan ticket, is making a lively can
Yass.
In the Fifth ward II was rumored last
night that a combination council ticket
had been made up bearing the names or
Joseph ID. Grinnell. DR. A. II. Eccleston,
Il. j. Mccarthy and another Democrat.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
THE CHURCH CONGRESS

Albany N. Y. Oct. ls-There was a
large attendance at todas's session OF the
Church Congress OF the United States
which was presided over by Bishop
Doane
The first topic discussed was What II
personality" and the speakers were Prof
Leighton. Hobart college; Prof. Hayes
General Theological Seminary. New York
prof. woodbridge. Columbia University: :
prof. Nash. Cambridge Divinity school:
Prof. Marvin. Western Reserve Univer-
sity.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
SocIALIST-LABoR CAUCUS

The Socialist-Labor party OF the Tenth
ward held It's caucus last evening TO Hlm-
mate candidates for the city council. Ihe
Henry Greene; clerks. First district, Fe-
lix Leonard: Second district, William
Gleason; Third district. John j. Sheridan:
trict, John Muldowney: Sixth district.
James Mcguire.
Six votes were cast, the following being
unanimously nominated: For alderman.
Bernard j. Murray; for councilmen,
James McGuigan, Patrick Muldowney,
Thomas Powers. Timothy M. Roughan.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
ALL SUCCESSFUL
Three Operations Performed by
Or. Lorenz at Chicago.

Chicago. oct. 16.-Dr. Adolf Lorenz. the
eminent specialist OF Vienna. operated
upon three children last night at Mercy
hospital before large audience composed
OF physicians and medical students
Prominent surgeons from all the large
cities OF the country were present The
operations were for dislocation Of the hip
and the surgeon predicted that all would
be successful.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
A STRIKE AvERTEO

Globe. Ariz.. oct i6-The strained sit
uation that has existed here for the last
two weeks between the old Dominion
Copper company and the Miners union
which threatened trouble has been ad-
justed The right Of employees 20 organize
r. recognized. The company will not dis
crimlrate between union and non-union
men.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1902-10-16
THROWN orr AND INJURED

The Rhode Island company is defend
ant In a suit 90 recover $50 brought by
William Edward Thompson. n minor
Tie was n passenger on one Of the de-
fendants care on July % and claims the
car was so carelessly run he wac thrown
from the platform and injured