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Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07
CHAPTER XXXIII,
TIE Frame of the Picture.

After the first passionate outburst of
or quietly. There was something all
most amusing in the idea that Bell
should attempt such trick upon him.
And the listener was thoroughly en-
joying the scene now. There was quite
an element of the farcical about it. In
mer's dark, bitter face and the helpless
amazement on the strong features of
Hath2rly Bell. And, meanwhile, the
man who had brought the impossible
situation about, was calmly sleeping
after his strenuous exertions.
Chris smiled to herself as she thought
out her brilliant coup. 1t looked to her
nothing less than a stroke of genius,
two strokes, in fact, as will be seen
presently. Before many hours swere
over Henson's position On the house
would be seriously weakened. He had
done clever thing, but Chris saw her
way to a cleVerer one still.
Meanwhile the two men were regard
ing each other suspiciously. On a round
Chippendale table the offending Rem
brandt lay between them.
Il confess" Bell said, at length; II
confess that I am utterly taken by sur
prise. And yet I need not be aston
lshed, when I come to think of the
amazing cunning and audacity of my
antagonist. He has more foresight than
myself. Lord Littimer, will you be so
kind as to repeat your last observation
over aGain?''
I will emphasize it, if you like" Lit
timer replied. For some deep purpose
of your own you desired to make
friends with me again. You tell me
you are in a position to clear your
character. Very foolishly, I consent to
see you. You come here with roll of
paper in your possession, purporting to
be a second copy of my famous print
All the time you know it to be mine
mine, stolen an hour or two ago and
passed instantly to me. Could audacity
go farther? And then you ask me to
believe that you came down from town
with a second engraving in your pos
session."
GAS I hope to be saved, I swear it!''
Bell cried.
"Of course you do. A man with your
temerity would swear anything. Cred
ulous as 1 may be, I am not credulous
CROUCH to believe that my picture
would be stolen again at the very time
that you found yous.'
"Abstracted by my enemy on purpose
to land me in this mess.''
"Ridiculous!" Littimer cried. "Pshaw,
/ am fool to stand here arguing; I
am a fool to let you stay in the house.
| Why, I don't believe you could bring a
solitary witness to prove that yondar
that you found yours"
| you are mistaken, my lord. I could
| bring scveral.''
"Crcdible witnesses? Witnesses whose
! characters would bear Investigations"
II fancy So" Bell said, quietly. "Two
| nights ago. for instance, ] showed the
very picture lying before you to n lady
| Of your acquaintance. Miss Enid Hen
son. ! couldn't have had your picture
two nights ago, could I? And Miss
| Henson was graciously pleased to OBJ
serve that ] had been made the victim
of Il vile conspiracy"
"Why do you insult me by mention
| ing that name?" I.ittimer said, hoarsr-
| ~. His face was very pale, and SOM
| bre anger smouldcred in his eyes
| Tell me you showed the thing to my
wife next"
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07
Those Pet Phrases

Did any of the inhabitants escape
with his life?" asked the ran who
wants narrowing details
Il didn't stop to ascertain" an.
swered the man who is harrowingIy ex-
act. 1T struck me that if anybody es-
capped without his life there WASH t
much use in mis- escaping, anyhow
Washington Star
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07
short Measure.

What am | so mad aEouto" repeated
the popular actress. with flashing eye
Il only got three bouquets, that $
WHAT
But" said the manager, you surely
didn't expect more?"
"of course. | lid paid for flve!"-
Philadelphia Press
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07
Conductor Scored.

Conductor-Let me see-did get
your ticket?
Smart Passenger-Yes, sir; you took
it up at Montalvo and punched out
of it.
Conductor-I beg your pardon, sir,
but it isn't customary on local tickets
t. punch out the passengers destina-
tion.-Exchange.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-08-07

know nothing whatever about 1t. On
the whole. I had better drive up to the
house. Hw familiar it all looks, to be
sure"
A minute later and Bell stood within
the walls of the castle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Gen. De Wet is Shot.

London, March 5.-A dispatch from
Harrismith, Orange River Colony, says
that Boer prisoners report that Gen.
De Wet was shot in the arm during the
recent attempt to break through the
blockhouse line held by the New Zeal
anders. in the vicinity of Harrismith
What is your policy?" inquired the
inquisitive individual of a great rail
road lawyer. "Our policy" replied the
railroad lawyer, lis millions for de-
tense, but not cent for damages"
The late Senator Cushman K. Davis
of Minnesota, was asked by President
McKinleyzw he thought of the APP
pointmenE of General Joe Wheeler in
the army during the war with Spain.
II think it would be one of the best
appointments you could make, Mr..
President" replied Davis, frankly; 81
am living witness to Wheeler's grit
and persistence. During the Rebellion
he chased me like the very devil
through five states"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
eERMANY's REAL OBJECT.
The German Emperor Has His Eyes
on South America.


New York, March ST am informed
from trustworthy source" says the
Berlin correspondent of the Herald,
that the ultimate object of Prince
Henry's visit to Washington is to
bring about an agreement by which
Germany will be permitted to maintain
large fleet in Caribbean waters to
serve for the protection of German
settlers and property rights imperilled
by the frequent revolutions in South
American republics. In official cor
respondence the fleet of German war
ships assembled at LaGuayra is styl-
ed as that of an American station.
Captain Stiege of the Vineta, has just
received the title of commodore and
will be commander of the South Amer
lean squadron, hence flying his own
ensign.
Although the fleet was sent to
Venezuela only for the protection of
rights guaranteed to German capital
and citizens, it already consists of
| five vessels, and it is intended to
steadily increase this number. A diff
ficult issue is the acquisition of a re-
pair dock and coaling station.
The hope is maintained here that
no objection will be made to the main
tenance Of the fleet in the West Indies,
because it is intended for defensive
purpose, and not to acquire territory.
Protection is desired, especially be-
cause the Berlin government now un-
dertakes the task Of directing the Ger
man migration to South America.
Heretofore the work has been perform
| ed by the HanSeatic league and the
colonial societies.
"The bureau is at the home office,
where Count Buelow is ex-ofticio pre-
siding officer. 1t is mainly intended
to induce German immigrants to settle
in German colonies. If they cannot
be induced to go there. to settle in
South America, where the home ties
are still preserved"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

evident feebleness, he spoke with force
and fire, and at times became bril-
llantly eloquent. He carefully ana.
lyzed the pending measure. and par.
t1cularly attacked the present naviga.
ton laws, Which he declared were rel.
les OF barbarism, and responsible for
the decline of our merchant marine.
Tillman, of South Carolina, followed
with a brief speech in opposition to
the bill. He denounced the policy of
giving subsidies to anybody, particu-
larly to individuals and corporations
engaged in the formation of shipping
trusts
House-The bill to classify the rural
free delivery service and place the car.
rlers under the contract system, which
mas been debated in the house for over
week. was passed today, but In a
form that completely changed the pur-
pose for which it was framed. Be-
fore it was passed the bill was alter.
ed radically by it's opponents. All the
provisions relating to the placing OF
carriers under the contract system
were stricken out, and the salary sys-
tenn not only was continued, but the
maximum salary of carriers was in
creased from $500 to 5000 per annum.
A motion offered by Williams, demo
crat, OF Illinois, to recommit the bill
with instructions to report back an
amendment providing for the dismis.
sal from the service of carriers who
should use their influence in favor OF
any particular candidate, was voted
| down, SO to 141.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Boy Killed in Mimic Battle.

Denver March 1O.-Stewart Hill,
age years, died here from the effects
OF bullet wound in the breast, re-
ceived while engaged in a mimic In
dian battle. James Butson, aged IL
years, is under arrest, charged with
murder. Four boys, all - years of
age, or under, stationed themselves be-
hind barbados about thirty yards
apart, and had exchanged about twenty
shots when Hill fell. pierced through
the lung. According to the other boys
Hill had stepped out in the open, when
Butson took deliberate air and fired.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Danish West Indies.

Copenhagen, March 10.-lhe treaty
providing for the sale of the Danish
West Indies to the United States, was
discussed in the folkething Saturday.
The premier and foreign minister, DR..
Deuntzee made long speech, which
created an excellent impression. Only
Johan Ottesen and few others spoke
against the sale of the islands. Otte.
sen demanded a plebisclte. The ques.
ton will come up again today. The
session was not an open one. There
will be two readings of the treaty ip
open session.
The principal ingredient in all
these patent medicines is the same"
1T must be powerful drug. What is
it," Printers ink"
There is no great harm in falling
down unless you stay down.
A petroleum we'll has been known
in Zante. one of the Ionian islands, for
nearly three thousand years. 1t is
mentioned by Herodotus, who was born
4S4 years before the Christian era.
Western Judge-"Has the Jury come
to an agreement" Foreman with a
broken nose and black eye)-"I don't
know, yer honor. Most of them are
unable to speak at present"
Crawford-"If you're not going
out to buy new hat, what do you
want with dollar?" Mrs. Crawford
why, you can't get a decent sea,
at the matinee for less than dollar
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
PARKER SCORES THE KING.
Striking Scene in the City Temple of
London-Parker Makes a Speech.

London-Parker Makes Speech.
London, March S.-There was a
striking scene in the city temple yes
terday when during the course of his
sermon the Rev. Joseph Parker, D. D.,
the minister, administered a pointed
rebuke to King Edward, which was
loudly applauded by the congregation.
Having alluded to the public houses
as "trapdoors of hell" DR.. Parker re-
ferred to the kings recent brewing
of beer while visiting Lord Burton.
Pray for me-" said the divine, that
| may speak delicately loyalty. If the
king brews beer, what could be wrong
in the drinking of it? What the king
does is likely to be initiated in others.
His majesty, more than man, must
regard all questions from kingly
point of view. If the king goes to a
Sunday concert, as he did recently, he
deals deadly blow to the English
mans Sunday. The king cannot at
tend non-conformist place of wor-
ship, but he can go to Sunday con-
cert"
This remark called forth cries of
Shame" and DR.. Parker continued:
eff the king, who is the head of the
church and defender of the faith, can
violate the English Sunday, what can
the people do but follow in his steps?
would rather give great sum in gold
than appear to be disloyal, but l can
not be disloyal to Christ, and it is
better that these things should be
said"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
AMERICAN PLAN is COPIED
REORGANIZATION OF BRITISH
ARMY SYSTEM.
They Are Better of Than
Agricultural Laborers.


London, March 10.-The new army
regulations proposed by the war secre-
tary, Mr.. Broderick, providing for in
creased pay and other reforms which
have created so much comment appear
to have been directly copied from the
United States. Major Arthur Lee, M.
P, formerly British military attache
at Washington, said to a representa-
tive of the Associated Press:
AT last we have taken out a leaf
from your excellent book, though do
not believe we have gone quite SO far
in that direction as we might, or hope
we may. Under Mr.. Broderick's pro-
posed changes, private in the British
infantry now receives almost as much
as private in the United States army.
With this change which l advocate we
nope to get complement of recruits
similar to those secured in America.
Under the old pay we were gradually
lowering the physical standard, yet
still finding it hard to get men, While
our desertion percentage was increas-
ing at rate which showed there was
something radically wrong with the
| oySlelu. L lle AIlGllCdll ul lily was luc
only other voluntarily enlisted body in
in the world With which we could make
serviceable comparisons, the contin-
entail armies, owing to CONSUMPTION and
other causes, being perfectly worth
less as examples. A year ago Mr..
Broderick pooh-poohed the idea of
copying the United States. Now he
! has changed his mind and has done
what the majority of the members of
the house, regardless of party believe
to be the very best thing that could
have happened to the army since Mr..
Cardwell Tin 1922 effected his sweep
ing reforms. For the first time Tom
my with everything found and higher
pay. will be in a better position than
his agricultural brother, and from that
class we ought now to get the best
instead of the worst. Yes, it may hurt
the agricultural interest, or what is
left of it in England, but | do not be-
lieve that this damage will be as Sc
rious as the evils which the change
wiz correct. Not only is it interesting
to note the influence of the American
system in these sweeping changes, but
they will have tremendous negative
Importance. Last year the government
clearly indicated it's Tears that it might
have to resort to conscrtptlon The
last move banishes the probability OF
this, and believe we are willing to
go farther, and oy liberal finance build
up the standard of the army. The in
crease in pay means an additional an
nual cost of about $10000,000, but
maintain that it will be a direct saw
ing of money for the better class OF
men secured means fewer men in the
hospitals and prisons, as well as obv
ating other forms of wastage, and will
quickly make up for the additional
outlay. Some day, perhaps, we may be
able to adopt tie sensible plan of the
United States of paying the enlisted
men of all arms at the same rate Bu'
traditions die hard"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Too Late to Get a Bride.

Hartville, Mo-, March 1O.-Charles
Walstrom, farmer of Wood township,
Wright county, secured a license to
marry Miss Nellie Cover of Chicago.
Their engagement was the result of a
correspondence through the agency Of
matrimonial bureau. Miss Cover ar
rived, but her fiance was not present,
to her great surprise. She went to the
hotel and when Walstrom came in she
announced that the wedding was in
definitely postponed.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
BRYAN OPPOSED 70 HILL.
Brands Eminent New Yorker as a
Deserter in 1896.

Lincoln. Neb.. March S.--W. ]. Bryan
has made it plain that he is opposed to
David b. Hill as a democratic can
didate for president and that he will
fight him from start to finish. Mr..
Bryan says the Manhattan club speech
of the former senator shows that he
is seeking the presidency. Mr.. Bryan
devotes several columns of this weeks
Commoner detailing his grievances
against Mr.. Hill and explains why he
He says Hill deserted him (Bryan) in
1896 and in 1900 he was a sulker and
insincere. In this campaign he says
he made speeches, but their influence
can be measured by the fact that they
secured neither the votes, the influence
nor the contributions of those who are
now most enthusiastic in support o.
his candidacy.
Mr.. Bryan continues: "He is the
favorite son of the recognizing ele.
ment in the democratic party. He is
the special representative OF those who
have so completely forgotten the story
of the prodigal son that they would
place the parental homestead on
wheels and start in hot pursuit of the
hayward son, determined to compel
the boy to eat the fatted calf even if
the husks have destroyed his taste for
wholesome food. Mr. Hill is the lead.
er of those who would make the demo.
cratic platform SO nearly like the re-
publican platform, that a democratic
victory, even if possible, would mean
nothing to the public at large. If this
change is tn ha made II cqn nOt ha
made at high-priced banquet, it must
be made by the voters of the party,
and now that the voters are forewarn-
ed, it behooves them to watcn their
organization and put none but the
faithful on guard. The rank and file
can not be corrupted or terrified, and
they must be relied upon to keep the
party true to the peoples interests"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
TRANSFERS STRIKE IN BOSTON
Nine Thousand Men Affected by tho
Order to Quit Work.

Nine Thousand Men Affected by tho
Order to Quit Work.
Boston, March 10.-The worst strike
augurated here this morning. At a
prolonged meeting of Team Drivers
Union No. %, which has more than
5000 members, it was voted by an over
whelming majority not to take single
team out of stable, except such as
are needed to haul white paper for the
newspapers and milk for hospitals
etc
The Express Drivers Union voted
not to handle single package con-
signed to any point on either the Bos-
ton and Albany or New York, New
Haven and Hartford railroads. The
three unions of longshoremen voted
not to handle any goods for the two
railroads named. The freight handlers
in the Boston and Albany and New
York, New Haven and Hartford sheds
will decline to handle any goods Of
any kind.
Thus, in addition to the 5000 mem
bers of Union No. 25, about 5000 other
men engaged in the transportation
business will be practically on strike.
The trouble grows out Of the recent
strike of Union No. % to enforce bet
ter working conditions. That strike
finally developed into contest against
the R. S. Brine Company. Last week
freight handlers refused to handle
goods teamed by the Brine Company
and We're discharged
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Blaze at omington.

Bloomington, ILL.,, March 10-The
business district of Bloomington was
threatened yesterday by a blaze in the
Eddy building on North Main street,
a large office and store structure By
desperate work the firemen kept the
flames confined to the fourth floor,
where it started, but were forced to
Hood the structure. causing water.
damage. The loss will be about $780,.
600, we'll insured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Object to Pesthouse.

Fort Wayne, Ind, March 1O-sever-
al score of people living in the neigh
borhood of the Abbot sanitarium gath
cred about the place when the health
officers appeared to arrange it for the
smallpox hospital and by their threats
prevented for a time their entrance
into the building. The police were
notified and detail sent to the place
succeeded in dispensing the mob.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
VIII Chrlsten Ship with water.

Topeka, Kan, March 1O-Miss Lola
Lowther, daughter of the Rev. G. Low
Their of the NJ. E. church at Mcpherson,
will christen the new lake steamer S.
H. Wilkinson at Chicago. Miss Low
Their is opposed to the use of cham
payne in this exercise and will there
fore take with her a bottle of Kansas
water
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Bishop spa1dine I, Dead.

Erie, Pa, March lO.-Bishop spald-
ing of the Episcopal diocese of Colora-
do died here in his eighty-fifth year
of pneumonia. He leaves widow and
son-Rev. F. Spalding, rector of st.
Paul's church, this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Discover Boer Magazine.

London, March 1O.-A Boer maya
zine was discovered in cave north
east of Reitz which contained 100000
rounds of Martini and 10000 rounds Of
Lee-Metford ammunition, several hun
dred shells, a complete Maxim gun,
and two helios
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Marconi at Montreal

Montreal, March 1O.-Signor Mar
conf has arrived here en- route to
Ottawa. He expects to leave for Sid
ney next week after making arrange
ments with the Canadian government
and local firms for the necessary equip
ment for his station.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

STEAMERS IN COLLISION.
American Liner WaesIand Sank-Pas
sengers and Crew Saved.

London, March 1.-THE American
line steamer, Waesland, Captain At
field. from Liverpool, March S, for
Philadelphia, and the British steam
ship Harmonides, Captain Pentin, from
Para, February 13, for Liverpool, met
in collision off Hoiynold, Wales. The
Weasland sank. Her passengers and
crew were saved.
The Harmonides rescued the pas.
sengers and crew of the Weasland
and is bringing them to Liverpool.
Tugs have been sent from Liverpool
to meet the Harmonides. The Weas-
land carried thirty-two cabin and
eighty-two steerage passengers. The
Weasland is owned by the Interna.
tional Navigation company, but flies
the Belgian flag. She piled regularly
in the American line service between
Philadelphia and Liverpool, touching
at Queenstown each way. Formerly
she was known as the Russia. She
is four-mastea, barll-rigged iron yes.
sci of 1876 tons net.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Laet.re Medal for Dr Mnr,,x

Notre Dame, Ind, March 1O-Yester-
day announcement was formally made
of the bestowal of the Laetare medal
upon DR.. ]. B. Murphy of Chicago.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Kansas Furniture Store Burned

Seneca. Kas., March 1O.-Fire de-
stroyed the furniture store of Mason
Brothers and adjoining property. Loss.
5000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Colorado Wants Peace.

Washington, March 4.-Representa.
tive Shaforth has presented a memor.
ial from the Colorado legislature zap.
pealing to our national administration
to tender the Offices of the govern.
ment in any dignified and consistent
manner that will be conducive to
peace between the South African re.
publics and Great Britain to the end
that the British government may be
induced to change its present policy
to tender such terms of peace as will
be alike honorable to the Beers and in
accordance with their aspirations for
liberty"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13
Chicago hoard of Trad,

Chicago, March S.-The range Of
prices on the board of trade to-day
were as follows:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

Herr Krupp, the German gun manu-
/, facturer, has a fortune of nearly $780,
100000 and $4,000 employees.
Maude- when you refused him my
hand, papa, did he get down on his
knees?" Pater-"No, didn't notice
just where he lit!"
Taulker-"I see in the paper that
Andrew Carnegie said riches are a
curse Caulker-"Well, I'll be
damned"
Noticed a large crowd gathered
in front of your house this morning,
WORT; what was the matter?" 81
was discharging the cook"
well, how does it seem to be en-
gagged to such wealthy girl?" Fine!
Every time l kiss her l feel as if
were taking the coupons off govern.
ment bond"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-03-13

Venezuelan Invasion.
Willemstad, Island of Curacao,
March 3-According to advices from
Caracao, the Mockist leader, Garbira,
with thousand men, nearly all of
them Colombians, attempted new
invasion of Venezuela near La Frias,
February "a. After bloody fight at
La St. Cumbres, the insurgents were
completely routed and obliged to re.
tire across the frontier, leaving a
large number of dead on the field.
When storm is approaching. glow
worms are far more brilliant than at
other times.