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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

was just about to begin carefully
prepared apology she paused, then
hurriedly drew back. for the gallant
Major was still indulgins in the pro-
verbal forty winks."
Must she wake him? No-decided-
ly not; it would never do to disturb
his slumbers. Any annoyance that he
might feel would be ten times increas-
ed II he was SO summarily reused. Be-
sides cogitated Evelyn with sigh of
re'lef at the thought of respite, if
he were accustomed to dropping off to
sleep In that way nobody could pos
sibly be held accountable for what in
the meanwhile might happen to his
belongings. She would put the cigar
case down by his side, and then-well,
she might as we'll go into tho hotel
and think Of what course to adopt
next. 1t would not be nearly so dis
agreeable to confess that Sambo was
the delinquent If at the same time she
could provide him with another cigar
case the facsimile of his own. This
new idea seemed SO preferable to her
first one that, as she stepped forward
to place the case on the grass by his
side, her heart almost ceased beating
in her anxiety not to wake him. 1t
was therefore with an expression of
absolute dismay, which could scarcely
have been more suggestive of guilt
had she been detected in the act Of
committing some heinous crime, that.
a q tho Mo y0S C,yH Iv I'D ~
she started back. and. dropping the
'cigar-case at her feet, stood the pic
ture of hopeless confusion.
IL am so dreadfully sorry!" she
stammered. thoroughly taken aback.
"1-hope l have not. disturbed you.'
Disturbed mel" echoed the Major,
looking perfectly mystified. "Oh, dear
no-not at ALL" He had sprung to his
feet and, raising his hat. was 4vainly
trying to collect his scattered senses.
'The fact isl had come to ask you
II you have lost anything" began Eve
Ign hesitatingly. looking round help
lcssly and forgetting In toto the calm
dgnified apology which she had in
tended to make; because ] am afraid
my dog has been doing some dreadful
mischief"
Really" returned the Major. at
is very good of you, am sure. But
what has your dog been doing? Is
1t anything SO very serious?"
well. yes-that is what he has
done" answered Evelyn. with rueful
glance at the cigar case. the dilapi-
dsted state Of which plainly told its
own tale. And now want to know
il 1t belongs to you. as. If SO. I cannot
tell how am to apologize for Sam
bo's dreadful behavior. Where he dis
covered it. and how he came into pos
session Of it, have no. idea. as !
found It in his mouth only about a
minute ago.: but"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
CHAPTER Iv-ff,ontinued i,

But all thoughts of stroll in the
town had entirely forsaken him now.
de also, like Miss Luttrell, had sud-
denly been seized with a longing for
quiet afternoon under the trees, in
ms case to pursue an interesting de-
bate in the Times; and, with this idea
IN view. he Immediately turned away
from the window, caught up the first
paper which came to his hand, and
went out into the hall. Yet FIVE min
utes later, as he sauntered leisurely
across the lawn. glazing cursorily from
side to side, slight feeling of guilt
for the first time came over him as
gap in the trees revealed glimpse
OF familiar white parasol.
Fiddlesticks! Because Miss Luttrell
had chosen to bring her book into the
garden was no reason why any of the
other inmates OF the Royal George"
should not feel something of the
same inclination.
Illuminating thus. the Major moved
slowly on his way, passing first one
enticingly shady nook and then an
other. until he reached high over
hanging bush about 20 yards from the
group of trees which Miss Luttren had
selected. where he threw himself down
upon the dry burned-up grass and gave
himself up to the delights of peace
full summer afternoon.
And yet. as he took out his cigar
case and lighting fresh cigar, glanc-
ed casually down the columns Of the
newspaper. it was evident that some
thing besides the perusal Of the Times
had brought him to that secluded spot
or he would have at least exhibited
some annoyance when, instead of find
Ing himself in possession of that star
Of London daily literature, he discov-
cred himself aimlessly scrutinizing the
visitors list and the many advertise
ments which occupied at least two
thirds of the Satellite Chronicle.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
What sleeplessnes. n1e.n.,

Medical scientists have now demon-
strated that brain cell actually loses
part of its substance during action.
The cell OF the exhausted brain, in
stead Of being plump and full Of nerv-
GUS matter, is found to be followed
out, or "vacuolated,' cavity having
formed without its substance, which
has become filled with water. This
means that part of the cell substance
has been actually consumed, precisely
as coal is consumed when one gets heat
from furnace. It has been found that
If an animal whose brain cells are thus
exhausted be permitted to sleep, its
cells readily recnperate, new material
Is supplied from the blood until the
cell is as good as new. The brain OF q
person, therefore, who is beset by
sleeplessness is in the condition of a
locomotive which runs night and day
without going to the repair-shop.-
Science Siftings.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Not the. Wont.

As an instance Of the sort Of things
one might wish to have expressed diff
ferently, q prominent physician reports
q remark made to him by patient.
The doctor had written q note to the
lady, and on his next visit she asked
him to tell her what two, words in It
were. as she had been. unable to de-
cipher them. lit has been said Of me
that my writing Is the worst thing
about me, said the physician. laugh
tngly. as he surveyed his own scrawi
with doubt "Oh, but am sure that
is not SOL. was the hasty disclaime-.
Far from 1t. doctor. FAR from It'll"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Rutts-1 see by de papers dat dey
had big hay crop in Kentucky.
Wraggs-Dat's good. / allus WIS
used ter plenty Of bed clothes.
Saving to tho Last.

You have only an hour longer to
live." said the physician. solemnly, TO
the wealthy miser on his deathbed. 81
there anything you wish attended to
before you pass away?"
YES" answered the stricken man
in faint yet eager tones. Il am glad.
you spoke of it. Send for the. barber
at once and have him shave me be-
fore die. I only have to pay him
50 cents for coming in to shave ne
now. and the regular price is 81 for
shaving a dead man. Might as wsli
save that half-dollar while I'm abousl
st. New York World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
everlasting light. and the days OF thy
mourning shall be ended" SO shall
the sunset Of earth become the sunrise
of heaven.
BELL RuNo ON THE PREACHER

Members In q Michigan Church.
You remember the chestnut bell, OF
course? 2" said the man who had got out
OF Chicago with only tho loss Of one of
his shoe heels. We'll. was greatly
tanen with 1t at the time. and when I
set out to visit my old home in Michi-
gan bought a dozen bells to take
along. Nobody in the town had heard
of them. but hadn't worn one over a
day when the people caught on and
was fairly besieged. When Sunday
came prepared to attend church like
dutiful son, and at the proper time.
mother and were seated in the pew.
Just what the text was can't remem-
Der, but the minister had scarcely an
nounced it when six of my chestnut
bells sounded among the congrega-
ton. The good man didn't mind
them in the least, but went ahead
with his work. He was rung up on
his hymn. and he was rung up every
minute or two on his sermon. and
though there was something amusing
about it was also half-scared out OF
my boots. AS had brought the bells
to town l didn't know but what he'd
hold me responsible. and open out on
me. About the middle of his sermon
he said something about Jonah. and
eleven Of those bells went 't-i-n-g!' on
him in succession. He stopped, and
looked around, and then calmly said:
will those people who are jingling
keys kindly jingle little softer?' l
was thankful to get out of that church
without calamity" continued the bell
man. land didn't do any laughing
till the next day. Then 1t was because
learned that every blessed man who
had rung up the minister was serious
II in earnest about 1t and felt 1t sort
OF duty, and because that minister
himself called at the house and &C.
cepted my own bell and rung it up
on mother within five minutes"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Nep.le.e Letters.

The author of I'm Northern India"
tells of his experience at Bhagwanpur.
where he wished to post four letters.
They were addressed to friends in
England, who are stamp-collectors.
and only contained few lines to say
had sent them In order to secure
Nepalese stamp. The postmaster re-
fused to accept them. Foreigners, he
said, were not permitted to post let
tiers in Nepal. the postal service being
only for use by the Nepalese. We sat
on our elephant and reasoned, but he
was firm, and the police and other off,
Gals all supported him. After long
discussion we at last persuaded him to
let US post tho letters and leave 1t to
the government at Katmandu to de-
eide whether they might be forwarded.
Then we went into his office, mud
hut. and sat on low stools, nearly the
whole population watching in a crowd
in front of the large open space. The
postmaster redirected each letter in
Nepalese characters. and taking a large
sheet of paper. prepared full report
for his government, the police in
spector reading our description. and so
forth, from the permit We were
particularly required to declare that
the letters did not contain any politi-
cal matter. Then came the very seri-
GUS business of stamping them. He
had to get out large wooden box for
t.-e stamps. and another for the date
stamp. There are stamps of three
values. equal to one penny, twopence
and sixpence. He assured us we could
not pay beyond Nepal, so we decided
to put a one-penny stamp on each, and
leave the excess to be collected on
delivery II they ever reached England.
Fortunately they arrived after some
delay. and strangely enough. no excess
was charged, and thus had the pleas
ure of anticipating the penny post.
which is not likely to be extended to
Nepal for many years to come.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
In Boston sure..

Put me off at Beacon street, said
the fair passenger to the Boston troll
ley conductor. s.S
Il will notify you when Beacon
street is reached" replied tho csn-
ductor. and be glad to assist yeaa
to alight, but couldn't entertain tie
brutal thought of putting you on, my
dear lady. "-Philadelphia North Amer.5
lean.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Information for Certain Hearers.

49,
From the Chicago Tribune: II have
noticed said the Rev. DR.. Goodman,
pausing in his discourse. that two or
three Of the brethren have looked at
their watches several times In the last
few minutes. For fear their time
pieces may not agree will say that
the correct time is 1:45. / set my
watch by the regulator at the Jewell
ler's last night. The sermon will be
over at 1901. It would have closed
promptly at 10 but for this DEPRESSION.
Let us proceed to consider now what
the apostle meant when he says, i
press toward the mark. Z
The winter Of the coal mans discon-
tent Is the mild sort
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Fed by tho Eye.

A lady went into pastry cooks
shop the other day. On the counter
were displayed all sorts of toothsome
dainties. The only attendant was a
little girl about 10 years of age. isn't
1t great temptation to you my dear, -
asked the lady, ito see all those nice
things? You must always be wanting
to eat them" "Oh, no, ma'am," was
the answer; ut is enough for me to
see them made"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
whore He'd Go.

Aren't you afraid the law viii take
Us in hand for gambling? said tire
tlmid man who had just been per-
suaded into making an election bet.
Never mind" answered the conn.,
dent politician. Even II 1t does,
you're all right. They wouldn't send
you to Jail for making that bet. They.ds
send you to the insane asylum. 80
Washington Star.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

No wonder therefore that after some
minutes he quietly discarded it, and.
lying back on the soft green sward,
tilted his hat far over his eyes and
prepared to enjoy the perfect calm
ness of the day.
But half an hour had passed quietly;
his feelings of perplexity had given
place to hopelessness. and hopeless
ness to a general sense of lassitude.
which had brought him to that stage
when the sights and sounds around
him had grown vague and indistinct,
and before long he was travelling
peacefully in the land OF sleep.
Thus he was quite unconscious of
the fact that little black French
poodle had discovered him and had
shifted suspiciously round him for two
conscious that, when that little black
French poodle had disappeared, his
cigar-case, which had been lying on
the grass at his elbow, had disappear
ed also.
Meanwhile Miss Luttrell, who had
comfortably .ensconced herself In a
large bamboo chair, was deeply alb
sorbed in the thrilling incidents of
her three-volume novel. So deeply was
she absorbed indeed that she had not
the remotest idea that Major Brown
had even crossed the lawn. or that
Sambo, who had been lying ON the
rug at her feet. had grown tired OF
making little grabs at the army of
gnats and flies which had been how
ering round his head and had gone
.trotting OF to pay visit to that hap
less individual.
Yet, when he returned again and
settled himself in silence by her side
a silence which was perhaps ominous
of coming evil from the very fact
that any unusual calmness upon Sam
bo's part generally fereboded mischief
.,-shc bent forward and, raising her
, eyes from her book. asked what he
was doing.
"Sambo!"
Horror and dismay were depicted
upon her countenance, her tones were
filed with the keenest reproach. as
shea sprang up from her chair and
paused in CONSERVATION at the sight
which met her eyes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
No Longer . Cou,p..,tor.

He-Don't you think that girl over
there is beautiful? 9ssss
She tcoldiy critical} oh. dsnt
know. Who Is she?
He-Mrs. Nuter. Just been married.
she-Yes. I think she ,is-Quits
beautiful.-Detroit Free Press. <.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
Followed Instructioas.

Aunt M'riar-H Hiram. hsv 70 90
Johns letter?
Hiram Otecake-Naw: wuxnJ nut1
IN important In It, but thsr eavelnpo
SEE. Return in hve dayn. $50 I done ltE
New York World.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
TIL. savage B.ah.,o,.

The Sweet Young ThingB But -
what do you base your idea that Hana.1
let was feeble-minded!
The Savage Bachelor Mainly On tho
fact that so many women want to HlAy
the part-1ndianapolis Journal.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
OUR BUDGET OF FU!
SOME GOOD JOKES. oRioINAf
AND SELECTED.
4 Variety sf Qsips. Gibes and lsoelsA
to Cause . Smile - ElossAA - !;
Jetsam from the Tide q Huns
Witty sayinxs.
s'Yoa D,id.~

''Yon Did" 81
It's good to wander back agaiA 81
Among the old home folks, 81
1t rather satisfies man
To hear the same old jokes: sss
To hear somebody say: Il knew
You when you were a kid. =
But someone always tells You Of
The foolish things you did.
Your heart beats lighter as II did
In long-forgotten days.
When at some well-remembered spot
Refectively You gaze.
But 1t seems queer that all your coed
And noble deeds are hid, ss
And people only call to mind
The foolish things you did. ss
They talk Of others who've gone out
Into some foreign land; ss
They tell Of things these other folks
Have done-and they seem grand.
But when 1t comes to talk Of you,
Their minds cannot be rid
OF the belief you'd like to hear
The foolish things you did.
You know you've done thing or two
Which show you've got some senss
But every time they talk OF you
They're certain to commence
With tales of What a. fool you were
When you lived herea kid. :. Isl
They have forgotten all except
The foolish things Won did 4 81
Baltimore American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
CHAPTER v.

There was Master Sambo literally
surrounded by a mixed collection of
cigars and cigarettes. whilst between
his paws was calmly reposing sill
ver-mounted Russian leather cigar
case, at which he was gnawing with
apparently as much enjoyment as II
1t had been one Of the most tasty
bones.
"Sambo, where did you get 1t? Oh.
you bad dog! Whose in the world can
It be?"
In an instant Evelyn had seized hold
u the cigar-case and dragged 1t away
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
weak-Lunr.d Carntvor.l

Weak-Lunged Carnfvorx
It is a somewhat curious r. sciver-
sally noted by travellers tb IT,
gers and other fierce cary
weak In lung power to "a y M
half mile.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21
An innovation

I'm our house." said the base ball
crank with new baby. "the rules OF
the game are reversed. Four bawls
put me of my base. Philadelphia
North American.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21


Mahomet said: 1.-THE sword is the
key of heaven and hell" But, my
hearers, In the Last Day We will find
Just the opposite Of that to be true. and
that the sword never unlocks heaven.
and that he who heals wounds 10 great
er than he who makes them. and that
on the same ring are two keys-G Gods
forgiveness of us and our forgiveness
of enemies and these two keys unlock
Paradise.
And now. I wish for. all of you q
beautiful sunset to your earthly exist
ence. With some Of you 1t has been
a long day Of trouble. and with others
Of you It will be far from calm. When
the sun rose at six O'Clock It was the
morning OF youth. and q fair day was
prophesied. but. by the time the noon
day or middle-life had come, and the
clock of your earthly existence had
struck twelve, cloud-racks gathered.
and tempest beloved in the track
of tempest. But as the evening OF old
age approaches. pray God the skies
may brighten and the clouds be piled
UP. into pillars as of celestial temples
to which you 60. or move as with
mounted cohorts come to take you
home. And as you sink ont of sight
below the horizon, may there be a
radiance OF Christian example linger-
ing long after you are gone, and on
the heavens be written In letters of
sapphire. and on the waters In letters
Of opal, and on the hills in letters Of
emerald, Thy sun shall NO moro so
down, neither shall thy moon With
draw Itself. for tn Lord shall 10 thine
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1899-12-21

The winter of the coal mana discon-
tent Is the mild sort
Arizona republican., 1899-05-25
ANOTHER SAGE STORY.

It would not be in order for week to pass without g new story on Nr Russell Sage. He is said 10 have silb- scribed $5,000 toward the Gran1 monu- ment fund, and was called on by the committee fer the cash. He acknowl- edged the promise, but sad that he was too busy just then to go to the trust company tc get the money; if they could call the next day Hc would be ready. They called, and he wen through the same rigamarole, plead ing pressure Of important financial af- fairs; would they drop in the day af- ter tomorrow? At the third visit they urged him to action, and he actually started with them to the trust com pany to deliver the goods. 9he door was nearly reached when he threw up his hands. crying piteous,y: Gentle men. I can't do it. I can't do it. 1 sim ply can't do it,' And he didn't do it. He could net find it in his great heart to part with so much mCney.-New York Press
Arizona republican., 1899-05-25
SEASIDE EXCURSIONS.

Summer is here again and with it comes the Seaside Excursions via the Phoenix Short Line and Southern Pa cific. Beginning Thursday, May 70, and every Thursday thereafter. tickets will be sold to all Southern California resorts, including Santa Barbara, Santa Monica, Ventura. San Pedro. Long Beach and San Diego, good go days, at the rate of S25.95 each. Chair cars. elegant day coaches and Pullman sleepers will be at your disposal. Pintsch gas and all the latest inn provements and conveniences are en- jOyed by our patrons. Two hundred and forty miles shortest line. Shorter time by a whole day. Take the Phoe- nix Short Line
 NJ O. BICKNELL,
 q. P. Agent
Arizona republican., 1899-05-25
Dated May 20, 1899.

PROPOSALS FOR ADDITION TO DORMIT- OKY. Department of the Interior Office of Indian Affairs, Washington, D. C., May 16, 1899. sealed proposals, IndOrsed: proposals for Addition tu Dormitory, Phoenix" and ad- dressed to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs Washington, D. C., will be received at the Ind ian Office until two o'clock D. m- of Thursday Jnne 15, 1899 for furnishing all materials and Ia bor required in the Construction and com pletion of an addition to the boys dormltory at the Phoenix Indian School, A. T., in strict accordance with the plans, specifications and instructions to bidders which may be examined at the indian Office the offices ofthe Arizona Republican, Phoenix, A, T., the "Times" of Los Angeles, Gal, the Builders and Traders Exchange Omaha, Neb, the Northwestern Manufacturers Association, St. Paul, and at the above school. For further information, ap- ply to Superintendent s. NJ McCowan, U. $ Indian Indus rial School Phoenix. A T.
 A. c. TONNER, Acting Commissioner
Arizona republican., 1899-05-25

PROPOSALS FOR FUEL. FEED AND sUB- SISTENCE. U. s. Indian School Service, Ferris, Cal. May 13, 1899. Sealed Proposals endorsed Proposal for Fuel" etc, as the case may be, and add essed to the undersigned will be received at this office until 2 o'clock D. m of June s, 1899, for furnishing and delivering at the Ferris Indian School, Cal. about 10000 pounds barley, 4, 600 pounds beef, 20 0OO pounds feed, IS, 900 pounds flour, 30000 pounds potatoes, etc, full list and description of which may be obtained by making application to the undersigned.
 Bidders are requested to stae specifically in thelr bids the proposed price or each article to be offered for delivery under any contract The right is reserved to reject any and all bids or any part of any bid, if deemed for the best interest of the.service
 Certified Checks.-Each bid must be accom- panied by certified check or draft upon some United States depository or solvent natioral bank in the vicinity of the residence of the bidder made payable to the order of the Com missioner Ot Indian Affairs, for at least five per cent. of the amount of the proposal, which check or draft will be forfeited to the United States in any bidder or bidders receiving an award shall fail to promptly execute con tract with goo and sufficient sureties, other wise to be returned to the bidders.
 HAYWOOD HALL,
 Superintendent.
Arizona republican., 1899-05-25
MY GENEVIEvE.

l used to hate the howlin' kids An ali their pesl1y noise. l often wondered why folks had So many girls an boys. Sometimes I'd grOwl when brother Bill Would split the air in halves, Then mother'd wink and say that cows ''Fergft that they've bin calves" But now I don't feel that away I've sorter changed my mind - A kid is stCppin' at my house That's of the howlin' kind, And when she yells I kinder feel sort of halfsh grieye; I'd take her stumick ache myself Fer she's my Genevieve. When tears run down them freckIed
 cheeks
 An sobs come rushin' long, I take her in my awkward arms An sing her sleepy sCng. My singin tickles her so well That all them teardrops leave Shes built jes' like them other kids But she's my Genevieve An when l come from work at night She meets me at the gate, An laughs. a-peekin' through tho dirt, Jes' make me feel so great. I grab 'er up as quick's wiaS An kiss (wOuld you belieye) The dirt I used ter kick ab0ut- But she's my GeneyieFa.
 Fred c. Shaffer.