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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
CHAPTER V

"Janetta, I'm going to call you by
your Christian name and you can call
me Clarice," announced Miss Seymour
the following morning.
Janetta looked up from her writing
with a swift shake of the head. 81
should like you to call me Janetta,
but prefer to call you Miss Seymour.
I've been waiting for your faults to
crop up. feared you hadn't any:
but I've found you out now-you've
very nasty PRIDE
Janetta laughed merrily. How have
shown it?'
Twice already. You didn't put on
that new dress last night, you decline
to call me by my proper name today,
Janetta' S colors came and went. did
it seem horribly ungrateful? l had a
hard struggle with myself before
knew what to do. and then it seemed
quite clear to me that l must keep my
independence, and wear my own
clothes as long as can earn money
enough to provide them. You are so
kind and good to me that you ignore
my true position; but must remem-
Der my own, and respect it's conditions.
! 1t does not seem fitting to take your
gifts and call you by your name when
am really your paid companion. We
are not on equal terms"
1t seems to be as if we were on
very equal terms; both Of us are or
phans-at least, think you told me
that you had neither father nor mother
living"
"Yes, they are both dead" said jan
eta shortly.
And because happen to have more
money than you, why should you mind
II now and then it pleasas me to give
you things? l have not many pleas
ures.'
You don't really know me, you see
In your generous, ihpulsive fashion
you've invested me With various quail.
tiles which. as you know me better
you'll find do not pdssess.''
You think my friendship is like
Jonah's gourd-that ifSwill wither ii
day or SO" said ClarkN petulantly
Whatever topic of Conversation
might be started. Janett Noticed that
It always yeered round pne or two
subjects either Captain iyale, oa
the likelihood OF CLAIR coyery
With 4 heart IT leisu Itself
she gsew DAY BY day |ntullJ
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
AMENDMENT BY CONVENTION

AMENDMENT BY CONVENTION.
Article V. of the federal constitution
provides: "The congress, whenever
two-thirds of both houses shall deem it
necessary, shall propose amendments
cation of the legislatures of two-thirds
of the several states, shall call con-
vention for proposing amendments,
which, in either case, shall be valid to
all intents and purposes, as part of
this constitution, when ratified by the
legislatures of three-fourths of the
several states, or by convention in
three-fourths thereof, as one or the
other mode of ratification may be pro-
posed by congress"
The above mentioned provision
makes it possible for the states to take
the initiative in securing an amend
ment to the constitution and is an
other illustration of the foresight of
the early statesmen. For nearly ten
years the people have been trying to
secure an amendment providing for
the election of senators by a direct
vote of the people. In the fifty-second,
| fifty-third and fifty-sixth congresses
| the necessary resolution passed the
| house or representatives, Dut uleu III
the senate.
Not only did the resolution pass the
house, but it passed each time by more
| than two-thirds vote.
Among the people there Is practical
ly no opposition to this reform, but
the senate deliberately refuses to per-
nit this change and defies public SEN
timent. The time has come for secur-
ing the amendment in spite of the SEN
ate's opposition. The voters, irrespec-
tive of party, should demand of the
state legislatures such action as will
result in compelling congress to call
convention. When two-thirds Of the
states present their demand in for
NAL manner, the senate will yield ant
the victory will be complete. Now Il
the time for action.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
wher. Little Thing. Come From.

! More small articles of household and
Office use are manufactured In Newark,
N. j., than in any other American city.
The output of cheap patented goods Is
almost incalculable, and in addition
there are manufactures Of all sizes
turning out feathers, sjewelry, brass
goods, india rubber, celluloid, car
tridges, enameled cloth, machinery,
varnish, chemicals, hats, sewing silk.
thread, trunks, harness, cotton goods,
clothing, boots and, shoes, sewing ma
chimes, agricultural implements, cut
'lery, ales.. beers and thousand and
one other things. The capital invested
in manufactures exceeds 800, 900, 900.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

The clouds that float above us, come
and go at their pleasure-it is not
within the power of man to control
them. Not so with the war clouds; I"
these seem to be manipulated by for
eign correspondents and are used to
relieve the monotony of market re-
ports. Ever and anon we are startled
by the announcement that some Euro
peon nation is about to engage in war
with some other nation, but in few
days the rumor is denied and the eX-
citement subsidies. A short time ago
England and Russia were about to
clash over Chinese territory, but now
we are assured that the lion and the
bear are entirely harmonious and are
going to withdraw from China to-
sether. So let it be.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

The advocates of municipal owner
ship note with pleasure the result of
the election for members of the city
councl. of London. A majority of the
members of the new council favor the
municipal ownership of municipal
franchises. When the largest city in
the world, especially in England, can
undertake this reform the republicans
will have to speak respectfully of the
democrats and populists, who object
to bestowing valuable franchises upon
private corporations in this country.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

When Weyler adopted the reconcen-
trado policy every newspaper in the
United States denounced 1t as brutal.
Now that similar policy has been
adopted by the United States in the
Philippine islands the administration
organs only look wise and talk about
the duty OF Christian nations. /"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

Republican logic is queer thing.
When asked for defense of this re-
public's un-American policy in the
Philippines the republicans will quote:
"My country, may she ever be right;
but right or wrong, my country"
Then, when asked why they SYM
pathize with England and denounce
the Beers they assert that the Beers
are in the wrong.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04
Book Mad. Of MO ,.y.

I A,-devout Spanish lady, who was an
enthusiastic admirer OF the Pope. re-
Gently sent him present OF book
It consists OF $50 leaves. elegantly
bound. Each leaf ID . duplicate OF Its
brother and y simply : thousand-pe-
seta notA. .s q
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

The Chicago Record asserts that
Canada will rely on its tariff to pre-
vent monopoly by trusts in the domin-
ion. The lawmakers responsible for
that policy are evidently striving for
regulations as humorists.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

The first year of the Twentieth CEN
fury will make up one Of the blacklist
pages in the history of civilization.
Well armed and disciplined troops
routing and slaughtering unarmed,
timorous and fleeing Chinese may be
war. but men responsible for that kind
Of warfare will have to answer for
murder In the final Judgment.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

The report that Kerosene on the wa
ter in swamps and morasses will re-
move the mosquito pest explains sev-
eral mysteries. It explains why the
Standard Oil company can declare
such big dividends, andgaiso explains
Why that company orgau ed under the
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-04-04

The man who stops to throw stone
at every cur that snaps at his heels is
not good man to send for the doctor
when member of the family is SER
iously i'll.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
c A g To R EA. Bears the The Kind You Have Always Bought ''s1a'''' of AxHAIzZx
LOBSTER A YARD LONG.

The greatest lobster of them all was brought to Philadelphia in q peach basket by Captain sam" Gale of Atlantic City, who caught him.
 When the big shel1fish grew mo- mentarily tired of struggling for his freedom, they put him on the scales and he tipped the beam at .33 pounds. Then they took q tape measure and found that B inches lay beween his tail and his claw tip. His claws were the most prominent part of him. and in addition to weighing 10 and F pounds respectively, were 15 inches long and 12 inches across. His snake like feelers were IT inches from base to tip.
 |. Captain Gale says he caught the big fellow in net while off the In- let at Atlantic City. When thrown into a tank with some codfish, the lobster calmly cut one ill two with his claw and ate 1t. Captain Gale thinks the shellfish is a venerable one, and the long gray hair on the claws seems to bear out his belief and to prove the lobster verHable old man of the sea. Philadelphia Press.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
LIST OF PATENTS

A. A. Allen, Birmingham, Ala, ore senarator: F. F. $. Austin, Gastonia, N. O.. picker stick operating mechan- ism: G E. Bilderback, Golfers, ". Va, envelope: r. !. Booze, Springwood, Va, loom: R. E. l.. Crosby, Searcy, Ark, collapsible crate; J. c. Dean, Herold, ". Va. elevator; W. D. Fckard
 Wheeling. w. Va, pipe wise; w. G Ford, Baltimore, Md, making tire pro tectors; U. G. Frye, Baltimore, Mu, umbrella tip cup; E. Gable, Baltimore, Md, musical instrument and treating same: l.. D. Gillett, Roanoke, va, double heading valve for fluid pressure brakes; $. Harbison. Knoxville, Tenn spring for beds or the like; J. E. liar per, Hulett, Ga, fertilizer distributors; B. Hicks, Vicksville, Va, machine for steaming and cleaning peanuts or green peas; c. NJ. Kemp, Baltimore, Md, Bunsen burner: R. A. Langerman, Louisville, Ky, spinning top; G. LoeW- enstein, Brunswick, Ga, curtain pole hanger; c. H. Miles, Guthrie, Okla, grain lifting attachment for harvest ing machines; W. H. Osborn, Louis vile, Ky, frost proof stop and waste valve; W. s. Paca, Baltimore, Md, tel ephone; r. w Pickerd, Garber, Okla Ter, threshing machine; w. E. Pitts, Atlanta, Ga, liquid dropper; T. A. Ro- person, Ardmore, Ind Ter, insect de- stroyer; J. NJ. Rodgers, Roanoke, Va, puzzle; c. D. Scott, Birmingham, Ala, mantle support carrier; F. SfnalIey, Huntington, w Va. shingle mold; s. B. Sonneborn, Baltimore, Md, bandage or compress; c. F. Steinbach, Balti- more, Md store or counter stool; c. H. Traxel, Maysville, Ky. safety attach ment for water backs; J. F.. Tyler, Roxobel, N. C., motor apparatus; NJ. I. Welch. Cordele. Ga, car coupling: C.. w. White, Oklahoma City. Okla Ter, vapor burning apparatus; s. T. Young, Glasgow, Ky, filing cabinet; T. k. You- rec, Prairie Grove, Ark, safety appli- ance for swimming pools.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19

ssThat congress will take some action about trusts is almost certain, says staff writer in a New York paper. s'If it could so amend the Sherman Dill as to make it impossible for the SUI preme court to mistake it for an act to suppress trades unions, that would serve very we'll. But Mir Rooseyelt's suggestion that the trusts should be compelled to publish their accounts, while reasonable enough in itself, has very little value as q preventive or abuses. It would accomplish nothing more than the protection of stockhold- CTS against having water sold them as a valuable commodity. But it is the public at large and not the pur- chasers of stocks and bonds who re quire protection by legislation. It is the tyrannous power of trusts over wages and prices which constitutes the public peril And nothing less than an amendment of the constitution giy- ing the national judiciary power to dissolve corporations adjudged against public policy as defined in statute law, will suffice to correct the evil. This is probably the only needed amend ment to the constitution which could be carried through the sate legisla- lures. as nearly every state is suffer ing from the existence of trusts, and only a. few are interested in maintain ing them. But will congress send such an amendment to the legislatures, or are the trusts too powerful for the members of congress to risk an en- counter with them?"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
HEARD IN PASSING

Boston does not propose to let New York get ahead of her. She departed from her tradictions and elected q democratic mayor recently.
 The people within the territory enl- braced by the Louisiana Purchase will celebrate December 20th as flag day. that being the anniversary of the trans fer of the territory to the United States.
 On a rural free delivery route re- gently established in Kansas there were three subscriptions to daily pa- pers. Within a month there were LOG and the subscriptions to weeklies had increased. fourfold,
 WhetlIeP the news is of Russian con- quests in Manchuria, British fighting in South Africa. Spanish Weylerism in Cuba or American military achieve ments in the Philippines, the truth of General Sherman's epigram, "War is he'll" is eterna1ly emphasized.
 The United States cannot afford to admit Chinese Emigration, but she has Dreyed q friend in need throughout the period following the Boxer insurrec- ton. Mir Wu may feel that his mis- sion las been rewarded with pre- eminent success. even though the Geary law is re-enacted. It is related that Marquis Ito, when he was travelling i'll the country recent W. received q pass from the president of a railroad. He returned the pass saying, .I have no claim on your es- teemed company. I should not feel right in travelling over your excellent road without paying for the. great pleasure"
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19


 Two weeks from today the consti- tutional convention delegates will, we presume, be at work with ulsters off and sleeves rolled up. If the work is to be finished up in four weeks there will be no time to lose. What the outcome of the convention will be is a conundrnm at present. Some people are wondering if the country towns will decide to go home without doing anything, and then again there are those who are afraid the old constitu- ton will be torn to shreds and new laws and regulations laid down that will make. no end~of trouble. Let us wait and see.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
BIG FOOT PETE's WEAKNESS.

Speaking of the old-time negro re- minds me of faithful fellow who was in the service of my family up to the time he died,'' said an old citizen. We called him Big Foot Pete, and his name was descriptive of d physi- cal fact, for the had the biggest feet ever saw on a human being. He was fellow of many virtues, and, like all the darkieS of the old stock he had his white folks, as he called them, and from the latest arrival up they were simply the salt of the earth Every old negro believed he worked for the best people in the world, pride which is lacking in the servants of the younger generation, and thing, tee, which detracts from their usefulness. Unless the servant takes a pride in the family there is no pride in the work, and consequently the work is of a poor kind. But Big Foot Pete belonged to the old school, and he was one of the most faithful fel- lows I ever saw He was employed as cook by my grandmother and he thought she was the greatest woman on earth. She lived in the country and raised nearly everything that was needed on the place, and always had the old smokehouse well filled with the substantial goods of life. Big Foot Pete had free access to the smokehouse and the trust imposed in him was never abused in the least. But he had one weakness. He could not keep away from the henhouse. He was fond of chickens and knew just where to get them. Pete would get down to the home of his old mistress early every morning to cook break fast. Every two or three mornings he would bring down with him half of chicken and he would broil it nicely for the old mistress, hrImoring her
 with this extra dish Ut the breakfast
 hour. The other part of the chicken
 Pete would eat before he left. or may
 be the night before Ole miss he said one morning. I fotclI yo' some
 mo chicken an Is done hrsiled it for yo' brekfuss.' This had been going on for some time and the old lady was just q little suspicious Look here. Pete,' she said good-naturedly you loW-down scoundrel, I believe you are stealing my chickens Pete shook
 with laughter, IaWd, Lawd, old
 miss, he said, and that was all he did
 say. He just kept laughing. He had
 been stealing chickens from the hen house of his old mistress, but he was i good enough to divide, for he never | got anything i'll life that he was not
 willing to divide with his white folks, and he knew that no hair on his head would be harmed if he stole the whole henhouse."- Orleans Times-Dem- 1 Ocrat.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19

A bill making the birthday of Will liam McK Kinley q national holiday was introduced in congress on Tuesday by Representative William Alden Smith of Michigan It appeals to strong and natural popular feeling, but it is a serious question whether this way of honoring one who has gone should not be stopped at once. It certainly must be in time.-IIartford Times.
 Holidays are q good thing, but too many of them are worse than none At the present time we have more of them than some of us can keep. The daily papers, for instance, are expected to print every day ill the year.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
TWENTY MILES OF SERVICE.
Contracts for the Drainage System of
 fhe WorJd's Fair Lei December 16

Contracts for the Drainage System of
 the Worlds Fair Let December 16
 St Louis. Dec. 19.-The drawings and specifications for the immense sanitary system required for the St Louis Worlds fair have been com pleted. Construction contracts for twenty miles of sewerage will be let twenty miles of sewerage were let by the Exposition company on Decem- Der 16. Director of Works Taylor says i, IS his intention to start the work lm- mediately after the ceremonies attend ing the breaking of ground on the Ix- position site December 2O. Ine az. gregate cost of the sew system of the fair is $4O0,O00.
 In addition to the awarding Of this contract immense grading contracts will also be let during the present month.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
r1ood Damage. partial1y Repaired.

. HAZLETON, Pa, Dec. 19.--By to- night it is expected that traffic on the main line of the Lehigh Valley be- tween New York and Buffalo via Penn Haven Junction will be partially re- stunned. Only the westbound track, which was not so badly damaged by the flood as the others, will be used, and the trains of both the Lehigh Val- ley and Jersey Central will be run over it. It will require at least two weeks to replace the Jersey Central bridge at this point.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1e, 1901.
Elliott Woods. assistant architect Q

Elliott Woods, assistant architect of the national capitol, says the members of congress, are cutting, scratching and generally mutilating the handsome new desks with which lie fitted up the house of representatives. Mir Woods should supply Speaker Henderson with an old fashioned birch with which to correct these overgrown school boys.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19

No one can reasonably hope for good health unless his bowels move once each day. When this is not attended to disorders of the stomach arise, bIl- iousness. headache, dyspepsia and piles follow. If you wish .o avoid these ailments keep your bowels regu- lar by taking Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets when required. They are so easy to take and mild and gentle in effect. For sale by all drug glsts.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
AS WE ADvERTISN

We do. We give you quality and save you money. These are q few specialties for today: 100 lambs. hindquarters, 6c; forequarters, 5c; pork loins, 9c; fine Litchfield county cream cry butter, 20c. No equal for the money. Castles market, corner South Main and Union streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
CHRISTMAS GIFTS.

A handsome line of very best quail ity perfumes in beautiful packages, ranging in price from 25c to $1.50 per box. There is no better quality. Eb- ony hair brushes. shaving mugs and brushes, razor strops. Cannon < Webster, druggists, 105 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
THE MOST nELICIouS.

candies you ever tasted Absolutely pure and fresh every day. Box con fectionery q speciality, and our prices are an attraction to everyone The Star Confectionery company, Ex- change place.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
SATISFACTION.

This feeling will be enjoyed by all who purchase their Christmas turkey, chickens, goose or ducks of us. Our young native turkeys are the finest to be had ill the markets. Our prime roasts and fancy steaks, and, in fact, everything in the meat and vegetable line will be found 0. K. at c. E. San- derson's, North Main and Grove streets
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
OUR DAILY BREAD

Is always light and fresh, made from choice material, baked in a sani- tary bakery by expert bakers. Wed. ding cakes and fancy baking, anu genuine home made mince pies Ear our coffee cakes. The Trott Baking Go 122 East Main street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
RIGHT HERE IN TOWN,

You will find one of the best con ducted Turkish and Russian baths III the state, handsomely furnished and
 experienced attendance; one of the lux- uries of life: for ladies and gentlemen. Ladies' hours q. m. to , p. H., Wed nesdays; gentlemen all other hours. l.. w. Hirschel, Franklin court, Center st.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
------------ WE ALWAYS HAVE THEM.

Beautiful, freshly cut roses. carna- tions and English violets, and choice chTysanthemums. The quality of our cut flowers cannot be surpassed any where. Floral decorations and ie- signs and decorative palms and planrs- ". M. Cottle, phone 120-2, West Side FIJI greenhouse: 127 Bank street
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
A NEW AMTrsENfENrr

That every home should have. The Burrowes portable billiard and pool table, with balletto, golf and tenpin outfits. They are perfect in action and will furnish hours of enjoyment; $15 to $27, complete. The Victor Talk ing Machines will interest you also. E. Fl. Towle, B Center street.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
WATERRnRY puBLIc.

We would like to show you some handsome new creations in pictures and art goods foe the holidays. We have much to interest you. Freshly cut flowers and pot plants q speciality. Co, Bank and Grand streets.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
AT J. J. SHEEHAN'S.

Finch's Sherwood and Old Crow whisky, years old, $500 per gallon. Toe per quart; pure Rye and Bourbon Whiskies, $2.OO per gallon, 5Oc per quart; Rum, Gin and Cider Brandy, $2.O0 per gallon, 5Dc per quart; import ed Wines. $2.75 per gallon, TOca per quart; California Wines, 75c and $1.UU per gallon, 2Jc per quart.
Waterbury Democrat., 1901-12-19
DEMOCRAT POINTERS.
NO BETTER BUTTER

Than Canton. -y It pleases particular people; 35c. You can always ma the choicest of meats and native poul- try here at the lowest market prices. Green stuff a speciality. A trial will convince you there is no better place to market than at $. Bohl's, 90 South Main street.