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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Money to Loan on improved farms at
6. z and per cent. interest for 5, + to III
yearstime. F. VARaA & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Last Thursday the K. & w. had the
first Of their new coaches down this way.
Ihescar is painted dark green, similar
tpR Pullman, and is lettered K. 4 W.,
while across the top Of the side is the
word Burlington, similar to the q. B. &
@. coaches. All the old coaches will be
repainted in the same style as fast as pos
sible and it will not be long until the x.
q w. is made part of the Burlington
system. y
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Mrs. Belle Gowdey, who was candidate
for county superintendent in CLARK
county, has sued j. w. Vanatta for
5000 damages for SANDER. alleging that
he circulated report she had previous
ly lived an unchase life and thus not
only causing her defeat, but since then
causing her to lose her position as
teacher.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Blind Claude at the M. f. church
Friday evening, July 9th. Admission
10 and Is cents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

The Charlton postoffice was made a
second.class Office July LIST, and the
salary raised to So, 600.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Z. Dressmaking, south side of the square
one door east of the furniture store,
Prices reasonable. If
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

DIR. Layton Informs us that there are
four more cases Of Wickes' yuws at the
Still home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Ringling's circus passed through Leon
Friday night enroute from Albany to
Osceola. They had four trains.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Coal.
Hard and soft coal always on
hand at bottom prices.
Arnold & Siqler.

This, from the Ackley World, in re.
gard to requests to rip, is the exact size
Of au occasional situation: Scarcely 8
day passes but some one with griev
anoe requests us to rip some one up the
back We don't rip. Whoever heard
of anyone tearing their shirts and max
ing enemies just to help an editor Out
Of trouble or to defend him from an at
tack of sosae kind? Nobody! If you
are badly used have the manhood to
fight your own battle. The editor Of
the World has Learned by experience
that individuals whose axes he has
ground have used those same axes tc
chop the stuffing out of him. If you
have anything to say Through the me-
dunn of the press take it to the editor
put your name to it, pay for the space
as merchant does, and let her 60 Gal
lagher, but don't ask the editor to
father the grievance"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

100 acres of good farm land in Eden
township, 14O acres Of meadow and pas.
ture, 10 acres timber. If you want q
good farm cheap see me now, j.. J.
Hall, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

FouND-A heavy cane, which the
owner can obtain by calling at The
REPORTER Office and paying for this
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

For RENr-4O acres Of blue grass pas
ture. Call on or address E. J. Springer
Decatur City, Iowa
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Mrs. Len Hamilton had very fort
innate runaway last Saturday afteroon.
She was driving home with her little son,
and as they were going down the big
hill this side of the K. & w. track two
miles west of Leon, the horse became
frightened and ran away throwing both
occupants out of the buggy but fortunate
ly injuring neither Of them. The horse
ran about quarter of mile when the
lines wrapped around the wheel and
stopped him before any damage was
done
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

John T. Caster brought to our Office
last Thursday two curiosities in the fish
s ppesi hsa ap0Gt IKE ess loae
each side Of the head protrude three
fringeds fins about an inch. long. The
fish havesfour legs the front feet with
four and the rear ones with five toes,
and the tails bread and fat. At first
they look like water puppies but close
examination shows that they are cover.
ed with scales like fish while the COM
mon water puppy has no scales. They
were taken from the pond at Mr.. Caster
mill three miles north Of Leon, and he
says the pond is full Of them, some Of
them being foot long. couple Of
specimens, ara on exhib1 Van
llNerdep's dr. kors. p -
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

A couple Of weeks ago report was
circulated that Myrom Clark. a former
resident of this city, but now living in
Oklahoma, had gone insane and killed
his wife. The report was false as Mrs.
s. X. Carmean received letter from
Mrs. Clark Monday, stating that they
are getting along nicely and expect a
big crop this year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

The best assortment of cul terry in
Decatur county is in the north window
at WALLACE & HORNER's.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Laura Angelina the year and six
months old child of James Givens died
Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
License to Wed.

The following marriage licenses have
been issued by Clerk Stockton since
our last issue:
q. Z. Foster........... ........ 49,. 90
E. E. Gibler. .....18
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

A drove Of western ponies being driv-
en- from the X. & w. stock yards to
Axes barn last Saturday afternoon
stampeded near the top of the hill and
came up Commercial street at a mad
pace. They turned south on Main
street and were finally turned into Sam
Bowman's yard. 1t was little less than
a miracle that no one was hurt, several
teams and persons getting out of the
way in the nick of time.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

For ,SALE-About dozen head @
choice yearling Short Horn bulls.
A. ID. SEARS & Rios.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
+. J. HONNOLD.
Preparations.

Ladies' fine shoes, stylish and good to
wear, only $l.25 at Hamilton & Gam
mills:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Buy Russ Bleaching Blue at Caster s..
Word was received Tuesday that the
depot at Grand River had burned.
Don't forget to hear Blind Claude at
the M. E. church Friday evening, July 6
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05
Our Semi-Annual REM
nant Sale Will open at
9 o'clock a. m. Satur-
day, July 9TH.
Observation-Disclosures
Observation-Disclosures,

r Remnants, short lengths,
odds and ends from all over
store will be arranged on
the center counter for your
inspection. Prices about
half, sometimes less than
halt, than regular affords
an opportunity to buy de-
sirable, seasonable goods
j. at temptingly low figures.
But don't take our word
for it, investigate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1900-07-05

Hurst Bros. remnant sale commences
SATURDAY., july Z.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
~ GONE 10y

tain the man operating the. diving
engine turns the wheel until the
horizontal rudders are in position
to carry the craft below the surface.
She is kept on even keel through
system of trimming tanks.
by use of the rudders. While sub
merged the vessel is kept on the de-
sired course by means of compass
which is fitted in the coming tower,
from which place the movements are
controlled by the captain. A system
of telephones and telegraphs to the
several sections is also installed in the
coming tower. In all, five men oper-
ate the vessel, being stationed, respec-
lively, at the engine, at the diving ap-
paratus. at the tanks, at the torpedo
tube and in the coming tower.
When "in service" the vessels of
the Holland type, carry five of the
smaller type of whitehead torpedoes.
When ready for action, word is passed
from the captain to the men forward
to place the torpedo. The cap over
the forward end Of the tube is closed
and the breech opened. The torpedo
is then placed in the tube and the
breech is closed. The gauge is then
set, and at the word Of command the
missile is sent on its mission of de-
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
OLA MONSTERS POISON.


1hsre Are People Who Claim Its bite
10 Harmless.
J. Van Denburgh and 0. B. Wright
give an account In the September num-
Der OF the American Journal of Physi-
elogy OF their experiments ION the
physiological action Of the poisonous
secretion of the ella monster (Hslo-
dsrma suspectum). According to them
the poison 10 In its effects similar to
the venoms Of snakes. respiration,
heart activity, sensory irritability and
rapidity Of blood coagulation are all at
first increased, then retarded. with
gradual total loss of function. The
vaso-motor center is. however, not in
volved in this quickening and subss-
Quent paralysis. On the contrary, the
poison produces Immediately a fall in
blood pressure owing to vascular dila-
tation. The motor nerves are not At
fected. The red blood corpuscles fire.
quently become spherical as the result
of the poison and the blood may be
Taxed. The secretion Of urine is stop
ped. Respiratory paralysis is the
usual cause of death. but II artificial
respiration is maintained death ensuss
from heart failure The poisonous
character of the bite Of these reptiles
has for long time been matter Of
dispute Accounts of death resulting
to man from their wounds have been
reported. but It has also been claimed
by those who have looked into the
matter that these stories were mostly
of doubtful authenticity and that 9TH
ers quite as trustworthy showed the
contrary to the truth-namely, that
the animal was harmless. These ex-
perimenters, however. did not use man
as a subject, and it may be that not
withstanding the effect Of the poison
on other animals man may for some
reason be immune. Still. 1t IL not ad-
visable to indulge in any frivolities
with the creature. at least until moro
is known regarding it. The late Prof.
E. D. Cope had one for some time as
pet in his study on Pine street. He
allowed it to run around among the
| fossils and papers seemingly without
any thought of its being dangerous.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23

in the submerged position. motors.
driven by series of powerful batteries.
in which electricity is stored, are
used. Fresh air is supplied to the crew
from TASKS stored to pressure of
1000 pounds to the square inch. This
is let into the boat at reduced pres.
sure, obtained through a system Oh
valves. Air is used in operating the
diving and steering engines, by which
the vessel is guided in Dota
zontal and vertical planes, and also
to discharge the torpedoes from the
tube in the bow.
When the Holland moves to an At
tack, after getting the range of the
vessel to be destroyed. she is placed
In the 'awash" position This 10 done
by allowing a sufficient volume OF
water to enter the system tanks in
the bottom Of the boat. The valves
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23

new automobile has been invented
by Russian named Hutal Serky. He
has discovered new system of loco
motion based on the use of certain
kind OF salt, the composition of which
is as yet his secret Two pounds or
this salt placed in the box Of the. au-
tomobile and subjected to a certain
heat forms gas which puts cylinder
in movement The automobiles that
were tried in Moscow produced the
best results. The emperor of Russia,
who takes great interest in this inven-
ton, intends to send Serky to Paris
to make known his secret. The Rus
sian press is of the opinion that 1t will
cause great revolution in the trade.
%. Dio of Lisbon.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
ODDS AND ENDS.

it is said that salmon. pike and
goldfish are the only fish that never
sleep.
Should women wear their hats in
church," This question came up for
discussion among the trustees of .
church in Lexington, Mo, and one in
genius gentleman suggested that the
matter might be adjusted by compel
ling the ladies to all sit together on
one side of the auditorium, and thus
permit them to view the preacher
through jungle OF ribbons, feathers
and gewgaws."
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
The Submarine Terror.

struction. The weight Of the dis
charged torpedo is then taken up
through the compromising tanks"
To bring the vessel to the surface.
the water is forced out Of the tanks
by air. and the position Of the diving
rudders is changed.
During the last session of congress
an appropriation to construct six
boats of the improved Holland type
was made. These vessels are now un
der construction and all will be COM
pleted in about year. The new plans
have many improvements over the de-
vices in use in the present vessel. The
new plungers will be sixtythree feet
over all, with a diameter (beam) of
II feet, 9 inches. The cost of each
will be about $4,000.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
Lady Colebrooks Carpenter.

lady Colebrooke is a clever car
penter. Besides a perfect pillar box
which stood in the hall at Arlington
she has made many beautiful pieces Of
furniture. She has a large class OF
women and girls each week from the
district surrounding Arlington to
whom she teaches needlework and car
pentering.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23

Within the past six months several
additions which have been made to the
fighting strength of Uncle Sans sea
forces have brought it up to high
place among the navies of the world.
Among these are some of the largest
and most powerful vessels in the world
and the submarine torpedo boat Hol-
land, which according to the naval ex-
perts, is one Of the most formidable
weapons yet added to the naval list,
and which is said by them to be the
beginning Of the end Of the construc-
ton of heavily armored vessels for
coast and harbor defense and the
means OF revolutionizing the methods
now employed in blockading harbors
and other close to shore work.
While the Holland is new so far as
her number on the naval list is con-
cerned, she is old enough to have
proved beyond any doubt her ability
to keep out Of the way of the
rays Of the searchlights and the
heavy gun fire of the large
ships, which In time of war
have made reputation for
Uncle Sans navy which will
be remembered for years to
come by the nations of the e
world Besides being capable w
rf keeping away from these
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
Pasteur Institute at kassauli.

A 1asteur institute has just been
opened at kassauli. hill station in
the Punjab district, about thirty miles
from Simla India. 1t is thus no lon
ger necessary for a person bitten by
rapid animal to journey to Paris for
treatment by incubation.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
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dangers the Holland has shown L
her ability to crawl up to the
larger ships, ueliver her missile
Of destruction and then move
away to a place of safety to
watch the result of her work &
During the maneuvers Of the
deets off Newport recently
many attacks Of different sorts
were tried for the purpose of
developing the usefulness OF the
several classes of vessels employed
Night attacks on the forts and run
ming the blockade were the favored
maneuvers. Then came a night attack
by the torpedo boat fleet upon the
blockading squadron. Most OF those
little vessels were picked up by the
powerful rays from the searchlights OF
the battleships and quickly put out of
action. Que after another these frail
craft fsll victims to the guns of the
larger vessels. With the Holland 1t
was different story. With less than
half the speed and equipment OF the
surface torpedo boats, this submarine
wonder moved from her position in
the inner harbor and, while running
on the surface passed near enough to
three Of the hostile fleet to have ended
their careers, and returned to her sta
ton without having been seen.
The methods employed in operating
the Holland are entirely different from
those used in any other fighting vessel.
She lies so low in the water while run
ming on the surface that little is ex-
posed to the searchlights, and when
the vessel is completely submerged
there is not even ripple on the sur
face to indicate her whereabouts. She
is less than half the length and dis
placement Of the surface torpedo boats
and, while her equipment is less, she
Is better able to send her torpedoes
to their destination without fear of be-
ing destroyed, as there is no way for
the attacked vessel to locate her
While on the surface the motive
power used to operate the Holland Is
generated by gas engine, and when
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
Son Of Bunker Hin Fighter.

Postmaster Albert Barnes of Kear-
sarge, N. H., is believed to be the
only man now surviving whose father
fought at Bunker Hill. He is SO
years old. A little while ago he was
made honorary president for life OF
the Bunker Hill association.
The Grit-advocate., 1900-11-23
~ GOING ?

are opened and the
water allowed to
rush in until the
dial indicates that
sufficient has been
taken. The vessel
is then ready to
dive. At a COM
mand from the can
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26

Comfortable and literally managed
hotels in small cities are rare enough.
The old traveller in Michigan will take
a new lease on life when he knows of
modern, homelike resting place at
Battle Creek, midway between Chi
cago and Detroit. and on the main lines
of the Michigan Central and Grand
Trunk Railways. Here are located the
food factories of the Postum Cereal
Co., Ltd, the largest plant of the kind
in the world. This Company has built
the Post Tavern, which is conducted
by Mr.. E. f. Clark, a widely known
and popular boniface The Tavern is
as unique as its name. Many valuable
and rare articles of adornment have
been gathered in Italy, Austria, Ger
many, Switzerland, France and Eng
land during the periodical wanderings
OF Mr.. c. w. Post, the Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer of the Postum
Co., under whose charge the Tavern
has been built. Battle Greek lies in
the midst of the beautiful lake region
of Michigan, and has become favor
lite sojourn in summer for southern
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26

and western people. There is a ripe,
homelike, restful charm about the
place. with its wide paved streets, lin
ed with stately old trees. fronting
lawns, smoothly cropped and velvety.
The Postum Cereal Co.'S factories COW
er many acres of the eastern portion
of town, which is Familiarity referred
to as ''Postumville,' or "The White
City" from the universal color of the
buildings.
This Company has expended millions
OF dollars in newspaper advertising. to
make known the excellence of Postum
Food Coffee and Grape Nuts breakfast
food The town has thus become ia
nous, and as a result of the pub
licity, people seeking a change OF loea-
ton have been induced to move here.
until the growth has assumed the pro-
portions of BOOM New buildings are
seen on every hand, and 1t is current
report that there is not an empty store.
office or house in the city. II Won
would live in peace and plenty. live
under the caves of the modern news
paper advertiser.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26
he guests Of friends in Barnesville

the guests of friends in GAINESVILLE
yesterday.
R0sser & Castoe have received a
large contract for laying a main for
the water works in Washington City.
Joseph Heatherington will celebrate
his birthday Tuesday evening Mr..
Heatherington is very popular and for
many years has been the official engi-
neer at the water works pumping sta
ton.
Better than an auction is our 20 per
cent cash discount sale until DecembeT
LIST on our immense stock of Holiday
Bric-a- Brac, Toilet Gases, Medallions
Kodaks. etc. Kinks Art Store, zoos
Main street, Wheeling, W. Va.
Major Carmen, of East Richland. O.,
was in the city yesterday and IS reg
istered at the Windsor hotel. Mr..
Carmen is one of those old and well
known Union soldiers who for the
Unions cause fought for many years.
Mr.. Carmen is a man that is now
aged, but yet is spry.
Yesterday morning Professor Anton
La Roche passed away, after short
illness. Mr.. La Roche was a popular
young man OF this city and for several
years had made a speciality of teaching
music of which he made quite sue
cess. AS man he was held in esteem
by all who knew him, being young
man of only p years of age, with much
talent for music and disposition that
with strangers always, made an i'm
preston which was impressive. He
was bright and active the family has
the sympathy of the community and
their many friends. The funeral viii
take place next "Wednesday.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26

and government To us it is the in
SEPARATION of God, not to be compared
with books of mems device and max
ing the only authoritative book Tor
our guidance, il all things presenting
the only divine creed-the Christ in
all his matchless power and glory, in
all his superlative love and mercy for
dying men, in all his effective means
for the redemption and sanctification
Of those who trust and obey him. IL.
Tim. 3::1s-17;; I. Cor. s:21-23.
SO. Then more, we have plea to
present to the world that is peculiar
and unique, attractive and effective,
scriptural and spiritual, reasonable and
able to tear down strongholds of error,
essential to scripturaI1y unite Gods
people for the greatest possible service
end potential to bring all men to
Christ, their Savior, lead US into low
ing submission to his will
This peculiar God-given plea Is the
secret of our growth from a poor, de-
spised people to a position of respect
ability and power, with our one and a
quarter million communicates and
| nearly fourth in point of members
among the religious people of the Unit
ed States. This unique plea for the
primitive order of things, and the Wis
ible organic unity of all believers in
the one body, is the vital factor in all
our evangelistic and missionary work,
for if we have no distinct mission, pre-
senting no distinct message to the peo-
pie, we have no claim upon their
thoughts above that of others and no
good reason for separate organiza-
ton of believers. To my mind, the
divine plea is the browning reason
why we as a people should preach the
gospel to every creature.
Its influence has been powerful in
the past. Its effect wherever it may
be presented will be in the future uni
yersally popular and beneficial to the
saving of souls and the building OF
character upon the Christ Are we
loyal to the plea of our fathers, which
is worthy of all acceptation and is the
| message of Christ? Such is our equip
ment. material, intellectual, social and
spiritual. With this four-fold equip
ment shall we not go forward under
our peerless leader, the Christ, and win
trophies for the church. causing multi
tudes who will hear the gospel message
to rejoice in the blessings of redeem
ing grace? Thus conquering, our mis-
sion as people will not be in vain and
the flag of Prince Emmanuel will be
unfurled to all lands and we shall see
the dawn of that blessed day when all
nations shall crown Christ as their
King"
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26
BENWOoD.
Jews Notes of Interest From the
City of Mills.
PuddIers Meet.

Yesterday afternoon the puddlers of
the Benwood iron works held meet
ing in the city hall and decided not to
return to work until the wage scale was
signed. A conference between the pud-
dlers and company is being arranged
for to-day and it is thought that the
matter will be settled at this confer
ence. There was large attendance of
the men at the meeting.
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26
Water Unsntisfnetorx.

There is great amount of complain
ing over the condition of the water sup
ply. 1t is said that the water is muddy
and unfit for use, and unless there is an
Improvement in it there will be a pub
lie mass meeting called TO take action
upon the matter. 1t is said That the
party who furnishes the water agreed
to filter it, but that this is not being
done
Wheeling register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1878-1935, 1900-11-26
Delaying Work.

Work on the new line of the Wheel
ing Street Car Company along Ken
lucky Heights has been delayed recent
ly by the Indictment weather. The
roadbed Is being macadamized and the
work was progressing nicely until sew
eral days ago, when the men were
forced to quit on account of the rain.
The work was to have been completed
by next week. but it is not thought
possible to complete it now, If the rains
continue, in that time.