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Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-07
More Attempts Made.

After that Several attempts We're
made to win Germany or the dreibund
for intervention in which the pope was
especially active. The final result was
that Dr. Won Holleben. German embas-
sadOr at Washington. was instructed to
Join in the step proposed by Austria
only in case all the other five great
powers participated.
I'VE are unable to state the details
of how the united action came about
At any rate. the collective note was
handed TO the officials at Washington
April Z advising peaceable settlement
and was signed by England, France,
Italy. Austria, Russia and Germany.
1t was believed for a week that war
would be averted But when England,
April ii. through her ambassador. pro-
posed new collective note, in which
the powers should declare that Europe
regarded America armed intervention
in Cuba as unjustifiable, the other en-
bassadors telegraphed to their home
governments asking for Instructions
The step failed through Germany's
positive refusal This gives, as it ap-
pears to us, a picture essentially differ
ent from the English legend. A fort
night later war was declared
"Afterward. in June and July, while
the United States was making great
progress in the Philippines, England
actively tried to induce the Spaniards
,ts,Stn in nj. RI nS1- fnp
peace proposals. for to no power was
the American encroachment in the Pa
cific more annoying than to England"
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-07
IT'S HARD TO FIND

better cigar than the Mar
rion's Best sc cigar In fact
there isn't a better five cent
cigar made. Try one and
you'll be so sure of this that
you'll buy it regularly. You'll
find the quality always the
same. That's why the Mar
rion's Best sc cigar is SO pop
ular Our window shows a
special lot of pipes which are
selling at Zoe each. If you
want one come quick.
Barre evening telegram. (Barre, Vt.) 1898-19??, 1902-02-07
GIVES EAlIA.\D TIKI LIE
German Statement Of European Action
Regarding Spani h War.
STORY OF COLLECTIVE NOTE.
Assertion That England Proposed
That Powers should Declare Eu-
rope Regarded Our Interven-
ton In Cuba az Unjustifiable,

Berlin. Feb. 6.-The German foreign
of the subjOined statement on the sub
ject of Germany's course toward the
United States during the war with
Spain. which the KreuZ-Zeitung print
ed during the day The correspondent
understands that the article was pre-
pared by Professor Schiemann, pro
fessor of history at Berlin university,
who enjoys special official sources of
information. After a preface quoting
the statement made by British for
eign office official he says:
almost exactly four years ago the
Spanish ambassador here asked Ger
many whether Germany would lead
in action against the United States for
the protection of the monarchic prin-
ciple. The answer was definite re-
fusal, and the same answer was given
month later. about the middle of
March, when the invitation reached
Germany to participate in the interven-
ton undertaken upon the initiative of
Austria.
This was in the weeks following the
sad catastrophe of the Maine. when it
was believed intervention would facil-
itate an understanding between the
United States and Spain. Nevertheless
our government commissioned Herr
Won Radowitz. the German embassado
to Spain. to inform the Madrid govern
,oyt in,
tion to prevent the Spanish American
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

peculiar case, which will interest all
lawyers and many of the laity, has just
been tried in the district of Monona
county, Iowa. A dispatch from Onawa,
the county seat says: ga verdict for
sc, 900 in breach Of promise suit with
out parallel has been awarded in
court here. The plaintiff was Mary
Christiansen and the defendant the es-
tate of Frank Crum, her deceased be-
trothed. The date set for their mar
riage did not arrive until after his
death last summer, and lawyers won
dered when she filed her suit for breach
Of promise, when seemingly death alone
had prevented the fultillment of the
marriage contract. The basis of her
suit was as unique as it was effective.
The fact that Crum had promised to
marry her was not disputed, but she
proved that he alone was responsible
for not having done so. 1t was shown
in court that heu had postponed the
marriage when the date had first been
fixed and that this date fell before his
death. In the eyes of the jury this
constituted breach of promise and she
was awarded all but 81 1000 of the 81 ,OOC
she asked for. The suit was entirely
friendly throughout.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
j A Fireman's Close Gail.

81 stuck to my engine, although every
joint ached and every nerve was racked
with pain," writes G. w. Bellamy, To-
comotive fireman, of Burlington, Iowa.
II was weak and pale, without any ap-
petite and. all run down. AS | was
about to give up, got bottle Of Elec-
trio Bitters and, after taking it, feltsas
well as ever did in my life." Weak,
sickly, run down people always gain
new life, strength and yigor from their
use. Try them. Satisfaction guaran-
teed by l.. Van Werden. Price 50 cts.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

Mr.. Healy has introduced in the
state senate bill providing that no
action for the recovery of taxes on
omitted personal property may be
begun unless brought within the year
in which the property should be
assessed. Under existing law property
owners are discouraged from coucealing
their personality. Under the law sena-
tor Healy proposes dodgiEg would be
encouraged. In the hope of escaping
the payment of their obligations to the
public the unscrupulous would screen
from the assessor all that in their
judgment they safely could. The SUBJ
stitution of new system for the gener-
al property tax is urgently needed.
But while the general property tax is
maintained it would be an outrage upon
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
WHY ABOLISH THE TAX FERRET
SYSTEM?

Taking superficial yet common sense
view of the bill which proposes to repeal
the tax ferret law of 1900 the essential
reasons for such repeal are not appar-
ent.
A law which is unenforced is worse
than no law. Certainly it is true that
the tax ferret system has helped to
carry into effect the law which provides
for the taxation of money and credits.
Why take away this power vested in the
boards Of supervisors for the discovery,
listing and assessment of personal prop
erty?
When the code of 1897 was enacted
the total amount of moneys and credits
listed for taxation was $7s,5s0,7l3.
After the creation of the ferret system
the amount returned in 1891 was $l2S,
III 1865, an increase of $50, ,l96,652. Ger.
tainly the increase In intangible prop.
erty at the same time with the introduc.
ton Of the ferret system was not mere
coincidence.
One of the smallest counties in the
STATEN 1897 listed but$8ls 1856 in none ys
and credits. In 1900 tax ferrets were
employed IN that county and omitted
moneys and credits to the amount of
$50, 1000 were reported. In 1901 there
was voluntarily returned in that county
s., 1922 ,229, or an increase Of over q
million and half. And this increase
came from less than one per cent of the
people of the county.
The legislature should go slow in re.
pealing law apparently SO valuable.
So long as there are tax dodgers SO long
ought there to be tax ferrets. When
the dodger quits his lodging it is time
for the ferret to quit his ferreting, and
not before.
Taxation is one Of the big questions
before this legislature. 1t is the ques-
ton that stirred this state in last sum
mer's gubernatorial campaign. Promises
were then made that should be kept
Des Moines News.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

1t is declared in republican partisan
circles at Washington that there is an
overwhelming sentiment in the lower
branch of congress in favor of the reye.
nue. reduction bill reported by the COM
mittee Of ways and means. Of course
there is. But it doesn't make much diff
ference what the sentiment of the house
of representatives may be. Should the
senate undertake to tack Cuban reci-
: procity, for example, on to the PROPOSE
r.son fo9 tax reduction the line would be
drawn At once Tor prolonged legisla-
tive controversy between the two
houses. 1t does not appear as yet that
the prevailing opinion in the house rep.
resents faithfully the dominant popular
sentiment; but an attempt will unques.
tionably be made to impress such a
notion upon the country.-Ph Philadelphia
Record.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
READ THIS CAREFULLY.

Reports to r. Il. Dun & Co. show
commercial failures during January,
1,434, with an aggregate Indebtedness
of $l4 1912, SOL, compared with 1,242 a
year ago for $ll l,22O,sl1. In manufac-
turing there were 264 failures for $685..
94s, against 254 last year owing S4,7OO,-
9s4. Defaulting traders numbered 1,12O
with liabilities of $7,1l6,972, against 94s
year ago owing $5,311, 1904. All other
commercial failures including brokers,
transporters, etc., numbered So,
amounting to $ss6.5Sl, compared with
40 last year for ST. ,20s, ,O23.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

Minnesota has its own tax troubles
and the legislature is now in session
y to solve them and incidentally to per.
feet measures to thwart if possible the
giant railway consolidation in progress.
In that state as in our own the real
tusate owner is the one who suffers. 1t
41r. ,qe who is burdened, who pays the
M W,k of the taxes and yet by no means
Jim ps the profits enjoyed by those
day. se wealth is In securities beyond the
gran ssof the assessor, The stress of the
IT,. 1sst condition leads the Minneapolis
don last nal to ask: "Is it right because a
Mrs. Hchances to have his wealth in real
came laase instead of diamonds and bank
accounts that he should bear more that
his fair share of the burden of general
taxation, in addition to all the special
4 assessments he is subject to as real
4 estate owner. The great general change
made from present conditions by law
that would be enforced would be the
shifting Of part of the burden of taxa.
ton from the bent shoulders of the lot
owner to those of the man who, though
worth twice as much as the lot owner,
has often escaped taxation altogether -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

ed with it can you
take the hint?
This picture represents
the Trade Mark of Scott's
Emulsion and is on the
wrapper of every bottle.
Send for free sample
SCOTT & BOVINE,
400 Pearl ST., New York.
soc and 81. all druggists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

Congress Hepburn, of Iowa, has de-
veloped an unfortunate but laughable
habit of making bulls, which, it is need
less to say, never appear in the reports
of his speeches in the Congressional Re-
cord. While debating the Nicaragua
canal bill he spoke of waiting" the
sailing vessels that desire to cross the
continent" A roar Of laughter greeted
the remark, to be renewed when some
one suggested that the gentlemen from
Iowa had prairie schooners in mind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
pINCHING WOOL GROWERS.

Mr.. A. ]. Blakely, of Grinnell, Ia,
wrote the following letter in reply to
an inquiry addressed to him by the
American Wool and Cotton Reporter.
The letter is reproduced because it gives
the views of wool grower on the effect
of the combination which has been
formed among woolen manufacturers.
For years the sheep raiser has been ask.
ed to vote the republican ticket on the
promise that he would receive special
benefit at the hands of republican ad-
ministration, and instead of recognizing
the justice of the Jef1ersonian maxim,
equal rights to ell and special privi
leges to pone," many of the wool
growers have thought themselves justifi.
ed in trying to secure pecuniary ad.
vantage from a tariff which imposed
burdens upon those who, instead of
raising sheep, had to buy woolen goods.
The republican leaders now think, as
might have been expected, that the
manufacturers are more important than
the wool growers and more entitled TO
consideration. Therefore the manufac-
turers are allowed to combine against
the wool grower. When the doctrine of
favoritsm is once established the natural
and inevitable tendency is to favor
the big man as against the little man,
and the trust seems to be the biggest
man and the one to be favored at the
expense of all the rest of the people.
Mr.. Blakely says:
Crank P. Bennett, ESQ.,, Publisher
Wool and Cotton Reporter, Boston,
Mass.-Dear Sir:-Yours received ask
ing my estimate of stocks Of wool here.
There are no stocks of wool in this
region. bought some last spring tor
the Amana Society, Manufacturers, at
Homestead, Ia. There is just one little
bunch of 25 heeces OF chaffy wool in
this township. l know there is but
little in the county and think the
same is true of the state of Iowa. In
my opinion, however, it makes little
difference how much wool is in the
country, since the big manufacturers
Of the east made their great combna-
ton year and half ago, to buy wool
at their own prices. The tariff is of
little help or consequence to the wool
growers so long as the conspirators
openly violate the antitrust law and
control the price of the whole product
of the country.
The attorney General and the adj
ministration take no notice of the mat
ter nor try to bring the violators of the
law to justice. Wool ought to be as
high as two years ago. There is much
less wool in the United States than then
and less in the world, and the substitute
cotton is higher. The woolen mills
have been and are we'll employed and
the duty on cloths enables them to sell
at good prices. Wool commission men
don't dare to say anything about the
matter for fear the trust will not buy of
them. The administration is RESPONSE
BILE for the non-enforcement of the law
and the wool growers will so hold
them. ."-Commoner.
= 70. . u - y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
BaI,num,S
Monkeys

"All well-all happy-lots
of fun. That is the regular
report from the monkey cage
cf Barnum's Circus ever since
the keepers began dosing the
monkeys with SCOTS Emul-
sion. Consumption was carry
ing off two thirds of them
every year and the circus had
to buy new ones.
One day a keeper accident
ally broke a bottle of Scott's 5
Emulsion near the monkey
cage and, the monkeys eagerly
Tapped itup from the floor.
This suggested the idea thatit
might do them good. Since
then the monkeys have received
regular doses and the Keepers
report very few deaths from
consumption. Of course it's
cheaper to buy SCOTS Emul-
sion than new monkeys-and
that suits the circus men.
Consumption in monkeys
and in maa is the same disease.
# you have it or are threaten
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
20. 1902 |RrR9RaEgR}} gHREg VOL. XVII. NO. 26

owners of realty to offer statutory incenc-
i've, as the senate bill proposes, to the
concealment Of personally. Taxes are.
now grossly inequitable. Instead Of
remedying or modifying this great evil
the Fort Dodge senator's bill would
intensity it.-Dubuque Telegraph.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
Do not fall out with man because he
does not like you. Life's too short.

Representative Lacey, of Iowa, has
asked the house of representatives to
authorize the printing of 5000 facsimile
copies of "The Mortals of Jesus of Ma.
zareth," by Thomas Jefferson. This is
the book called "Thomas Jef1erson's s
Bible," the. only copy of which is in the
National museum.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
Advertising Rates.

e Yearly advertisers cents per inch per issue
Occasional advertisers IL cents per inch per
y ssue.
Locals cents per line each insertion.
Locals set in black face type 10 cents per
line each insertion.
II Legal advertising at legal rates.
Church and other notices where an admis-
ssion fee is charged, will be charged for at the
arate of cents per line.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20
Short and to the POINT.

Gentlemen:-Dr. Caldwell's Syrup
Pepsin is the finest preparation for the
stomach and bowels that l have ever
used. Wishing you continued success,
l am, Yours very truly
w. 9. K1MBEL, New Troy, Mich.
Sold by L. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

Money to Loan on improved farms at
per cent. interest for 5, s to 10
years time. F. VARGA & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1902-02-20

DR.. Caldwelps Syrup Pepsin--that's
what keeps your head clear. your
bowels regular. Sold by L. Van Wer-
den.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-09
'Ruddy, Clear FACES Are IldI
cations Of Spring Health.
Paine's Celery
Compound
Makes Pure, Red Blood and Es-
tablishes a New and Wig
orOus Vitaly.

Men and women who have used
Paine's Celery Compound, and all
who have knowledge of the won
drous cures it has wrought, particu-
larry in springtime, unite in deciar-
ing that the great medicine is a
national blessing.
The use of Paine's Celery Com
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Thousands of grateful people have
sent in unsolicited letters testifying
Compound after the failures of doe
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The wealthy and poor, the noted
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the quiet people of our rural districts
have sent the glad news that at last
they have found a remedy Paine
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No proof of the efficacy of Paine 5
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The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-09

and Friday observed % holidays II
the city, our friend and townsrnan,
Mr.. Alex Williams, who holds lu-
crative position In the offices at the
palace was at liberty and he spent
these days with us, as well as the
evenings and his acquaintance and
knowledge of the city as well as the
Spanish language, was of much
benefit and we are pleased to ac-
knowledge courtesies.
Cuba is the largest and most pop
uIous island of the West Indies. 1t
has an extreme length of 900 miles,
and a breadth of 100 miles at its
broadcast point, and an area of
about 5000 square miles. The pop
ulation of 100000 u of which are
negrOes) and it Is estimated viii sup
port a population of some 1900 600.
/ am informed that the immigration
from Spain since American oecupa-
ton has been the heaviest foryears.
The principal products are sugar,
tobacco and coffee. 1t possesses a
delightful climate. Yellow fever
has been practically exterminated
since American occupation.
Havana, the principal city, has a
population of 10000, average tenn
peratnre for the year being II de-
grees. Is supplied with abundanee
of pure mountain water, has good
sewerage and drainage and Is today
enc of the cleanest cities in the
world.
But for space | would touch on
the political and economic situation
however, win suffice by saying that
the great undercurrent Of opinion
prevails that the island will seek
annexation to the United States
within the next few years.
On Friday at noon we boarded
our stauneh steamer, the Chalmette,
and the courteous officers greeted
us very kindly, the stewards showed
us To our same state rooms we used
on the way over, to which we bad
become So accustomed that we felt
indeed quite at home. Weighing
anchor, We slowly made our way
out Of the narrow channel and i'm "A
short time our boat was dipping her
nose in the blue swelhof the Florida
straits, and we were an our way To
our own loved shores
/ must confess that daring my
short stay On the island / thorough
~ enjoyed every hohP of my visit,
and wlfen finally bade 1t farewell
1 did SO with the hops thai eircum-
stances would again perrnit me to
make the Journey. r. A. FERRIS
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-09
Everybody May 60 to California

In order 30 stimulate California
travel, the HoustoIk and Texas Cen
trail r. g. has decided 70 put on ex-
tremely low rates from all points
along tts line. The rate from Aus
tin, Dallas. TT. Worth and Denison
will bs $500. Tickets will Ice oae
way, second class passage and viii
be accepted on payment Of the
through Pullman, tourist sleeping
car rate on all Pullman excursion
sleepars operated over the Sunset
Route. Tickets will bee sold daily
during March and April and are
limited to continuous passage. This
liz the chance of life time To Inake
the trip to California The through
excursion sleeping ears are the very
best of their kind, are personally
conducted and equipped with every
convenience of travel. For Sasshhsr
| information address, local agent, or
NJ. l.. Robbins, q. p. Il T. A., I. j.
Anderson, A @. +. A, Hsnston,
/ Texas.
The Waxahachie daily light. [volume] (Waxahachie, Tex.) 1894-current, 1902-04-09
Golfers Chapel.
LAY BIRD.

IA bthDs
The farmers are busv planting
cotton this week.
Sam Robertson made q flying trip
10 town Friday evening.
Miss Mamie Collier spent Tues
day with Miss Cora Smith
Rev. Tooley filled his regular APP
pointmeut Sunday evening.
VIII Knox's fine buggy horse died
last Friday night with the heaves.
Wick Johnson, of the Boyce com
munity, visited Dir. Kelley sun
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. Carothers visited
the family of Mr.. Sug Thomas sum
day.
Miss Willie Thomas liz visiting
her sister, Mrs. Reagor, near
Royce.
Mrs. A. Thomas was able TO be at
church Sunday after several weeks
sickness.
Miss Mollie Briggs of Midlothian
spent last week with relatives al
this place.
Mrs. Oghsye has been visiting he1
sister, Mrs. Porterfield, Tor the past
| two weeks.
Rev. Perry has changed his ap'
pointment from the third 60 the sec
ond Sunday In each month.
j. w. Fewson, our Sunday school
secretary, has gone to the Territory
to visit bis sister who is quite sick
Several of our young people at
tended the tackey party at Mr. Van.
trees Friday night and reported az
enjoyable time.
/ Several persons from this plac'
attended the quarterly meeting q
the Falls Saturday and reported
splendid meeting.
The Easter program was sue
cess. Mr.. VIII Hancock made
splendid speech, also Revs. PER-,
and Raw of Waxahachfe. The PEG
| pie of this place are going to buil'
| q tabernacle to hold their sumnle
| meeting In.