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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

KANSAS CITY, Mo, Aug. Estate Aud
itor Cole, of Kansas, will undertake 10 coll
lcct from the federal government S5oo.oo
which the State has paid on account OF the
Cuantrill raid claims. The annual reunion
OF Quantrills guerrillas will be held at
Blue Springs, Mo, Sept. -. There are
cighty-siX survivors. the best-known OF
whom is Frank James. -.t
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
DELUDED ~HARvESTERS.


WINNIPEG. Man. Aug. 8-Winnipeg is
in a state of turn oil. due 10 the presence
Of several thousand angry harvesters, who
claim they were brought here from every
part of eastern Canada under the promise
of big wages and employment for several
months. About COO who came here from
Minnesota and Dskota say if they are not
given work or free transportation TO the
States they will appeal TO the American
consul. The situation has caused no
end of worry 20 the provincial government
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
Price of Tubing Advanced.

LIMA, o., Aug. 23.-The prices of casing.
tubing, line and drive pipes were advanced
10 per cent. and prices of smaller pipes 20
per cent. to-day. The advance is the re-
suit of the scarcity of material caused by
the steel strike. Scarcity of stock and the
higher prices will have the effect of re-
tarding drillings.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
TORTURED BY ROBBERS.
Family of Six and Sixty
Dollars Secured.

FINDLAY, O., Aug. 23.-Five masked men
entered the home of Philip Stiles, near
Dcshler, Thursday night. and after tor
turing and threatening the entire family
of six persons for four hours, departed
with $50 in cash. Bloodhounds were put
on their trail and ii is expected arrests
will be made by tomorrow morning.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
COIOred Gun CIub,

The Indianapolis Colored Gun Club was
organized last night at No. 900 Indiana ave-
nue.. Five hundred dollars in stock was
subscribed TO the fund for the purchase Of
grounds and the erection of "A clubhouse.
The following officers were elected: Pres
Knox; secretary, w. w. Walden; treasurer,
John II. Smith
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

BALTIMORE. o.. Aug. 2S.-wlliam
Price. postmaster here. and a well-knowh
business man. committed suicide tonight
by shooting himself In the head. The post
office inspector was here to-day examine
ing the accounts of the office. but his visit
is believed 10 be merely a COINCIDENCE.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

MIDDLETOWN. Aug. 23.-Henry Gephart
and his son Rolla are under arrest for the
murder to-day of Wesley Wells. All are
farmers. The quarrel arose over the use by
the Gepharts of a road through Wells's
farm. Wells locked the gate and tfre-5er
harts broke the lock. Wells thereupon at
tackled them with an AK and they fired on
him. They came here and surrendered.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
All Mines Now Running.

MATEWAN, w. Va. Aug. 2.-To-day the
last mine i'm the Thacker-Logan field, where
a strike occurred two months ago. was put
now running III full with nonunion labor.
These mines were the scene of considerable
bloodshed early in the strike. Most Of
the strikers are now leaving the field.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
AUSTRIA. New Minister to Mexico.

NEW YORK. Aug. Gilbert
Observation-Disclosures. recently appointed
by Emperor Francis Joseph as Austrian
minister at the City of Mexico. arrived in
New York on the neutrality-suspicious. liner
Fuerst Bismarck to-day. The count is the
first minister of Austria 10 Mexico since
the execution OF Emperor MACMILLAN.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

ROANOKE, Va, Aug. 3.-John Fugate,
a negro twenty-one years of age. was
hanged at Wise, Va, to-day for the MUIR
der. near Toms Creek. Va. on June s. of
Martha Wells, a colored woman. The drop
fell at 1881 p. m. and Fugate was dead in
nine minutes. Fugate displayed great nerve
on the scaffold, confessing his guilt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

NEW YORK, Aug. 23.-Members of the
Building Trades Council of this city said to-
day that any attempt by President Shaffer
to call on bricklayers or structural iron
workers of this city in a sympathetic strike
will fail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
Brazilian Deputies Mobbed.

RIO DE JANEIRO. Aug. 23.-The depu-
ties supporting the administration were at
tackled yesterday evening by a mob on
leaving the legislative chamber. One dep
uty was injured and several arrests were
made. Other disturbances were imminent.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
For Assnulting n Girl.

TAMPA, Fla. Aug. 81. NJ. Mercer,
convicted last May of %assaulting Jessie
Taylor. a little girl. was hanged here at
noon to-day. His neck was broken by the
fall. He died declaring his innocence. His
last words were a request that his wife be
taken care of.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
American Coal Preferred.

RIO DE JANEIRO. Aug. 2S.-The Royal
Mail Steamship Company's steamer Nile
has bought a supply of American coal here
in preference to the Cardin coal sold by the
company's own agents. This is the first in
stance of the kind in the history of the
cOmpany.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

SPRINGFIELD. ILL.,. Aug. 23.-Samuel ].
Nillett, sr.. a prominent business man and
Knight Templar OF this city. is at the point
IF death
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
Strike of BufcherS.

KANSAS CITY. Mo-. Aug. 23.-Becarse
two union beef butchers employed by the
Cudahy packing house at Armourdale,
KAN. were discharged to-day, 125 butchers
struck, causing a shutdown.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
Royal Yacht ophir Leave. Cane Town.

CAPE TOWN. Aug. 23.-The royal yacht
Ophir. with the Duke and Duchess of Corn
wall and York on board. sailed to-day for
the Island of Ascension. The Canadian
tour of the duke and duchess is timed to
land will begin.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

COLUMBIA, s. G.. Aug. 23.-Sam Narrow.
a negro. shot and killed his wife. his faith
and mother-in-law near Dawkin
to-day. A posse started after him and Far
fired at them from ambush. but with
effect. He was arrested later and
i'm iail.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
Victims of N T~hresbfng Engine

CANDY, Mimi. Aug. PA steam thresh-
ing engine exploded to-day on the farm of
G. l.. Christensen. instantly killing Mrs.
Christensen and severely inJuring her
daughter, &. J.. Christensen. jr.. John
Amundson and one of the assistants at the
ma chine.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
Insomnia Causes Suicide.

NEW YORK, Aug. 2.-John c. Topping.
manager of the hardware firm OF Topping
Brothers., of this city, committed suicide
to-day by jumping from the third-story
of his home in Brooklyn. Insomnia, due to
nervous prostration. was given fas the
cause. He was widely known i'm hardware
circles.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
Mrs. Beckham Gaining Strength

FRANKFORT. Ky. Aug. 23.-The phy-
sicians in attendance on Mrs. Beckham.
wife of Governor Beckham. are now hone
full for the recovery of their patient. Her
temperature has been reduced 10 lcOis. and
she Is regaining strength from ftful mans
which she had at intervals during to-day
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

hearing Sept. 3 for the, murder OF the
warden. and will be kept in close conhne-
ment until that time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

CONCLUDED FROM FIRST PAGE.)
the epergne designed by Emperor William
as a present for King Coward.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24
INyALID's RUBBER GOODS

Air Beds, Pillow and Chair Cushions. Hospital
Rings. urfnals. Bed Pans. Fountain and Bulb
eyringes, Hot Water Bottles, Stomach Tubes
and Shower Baths. Bath Cabinets.
VIM. H a CO.
SURGICAL INSTRUMENT MAKERS,
,74 and 2s S. Meridian street. indianapolis. Ind
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1901-08-24

Have you seen Mrs. Austin's new dressg
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

feed, even In this condition, care will
be necessary to avoid collie at times.
Much better results will be obtained
by mixing half bran, oats or corn with
the wheat or mixing it with chopped
feed. The composition of wheat is
such that for the animal to make the
best use of it some food rich in pro-
teln must be added. Cotton seed meal
can be used in most cases for this pur-
pose. When corn or wheat is 25 to
~ cents per bushel this consideration
has not much Importance, but with the
present prices the saving made by bal
anclng up the ratio will be consider
able. There will be considerable ques-
ton as to how wheat will pay out this
year when fed to fattening stock, but
there can be no question but that it
Will pay to feed it to growing and
breeding stock rather than to sacri-
nee them or let them suffer and de-
teriorate.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
Facts on Hog Feeding.

Young animals will give more gain
for the same amount of feed than will
older animals. There is no advantage
in farmers carrying along their ami
mails with just enough feed to keep
them alive. 1t is not wise to have the
hogs on scant feed either summer or
winter. Swill and milk will not work
we'll with silage, tnat combination
making an unbalanced ration. During
the winter season some Of our best
feeders make corn one-third to one
half of the ration, using swill with
ground peas and oats for the balance
OF the ration. One feeder that we
know of makes his swill of milk and
middlings. making thin mixture. Into
barrel of this is thrown a shovelful
of hardwood ashes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
Fertility in Dirty Water.

Prof. r. H. Forbes, of the Arizona
Experiment Station, has this to say of
the fertilizing value of river water:
The aLuvial silts which are always
carried, in greater or less quantity. in
river waters, although they detract
from their agreeableness, are second
in lrrigating value only to the water
itself. In wild country, undisturbed by
the operations of man, and still COW
cred with its natural vegetation, the
quantity of silt contributed to running
streams is comparatively small, end
consists largely of materials eroded
IRON sleeper slopes. But when forests
and grassy plains are overrun with
sheep and cattle, when the grasses are
destroyed and the surface is ground to
powder by trampling herds, when the
rainfall begins to gully the depleted
range and carry the debris into the
rivers, the quantity Of mud carried in
lrrigating streams becomes very much
greater. Its quality, also must be af-
fected by the stock-manure swept into
the drainage from the surface Of the
ranges.
Now, just as the deposit of mud re-
sulting from the annual overflow of the
Nile accounts for the fertility of the
Egyptian lowlands; so do the rich silts
deposited upon irrigated lands in Ari-
iona account, in large part, for their
constantly increasing productiveness.
The two most valuable constituents OF
our river silts are nitrogen and organ
ic matter, being precisely the elements
Of fertility deficient in our burned-out
arid region soils. The addition and in
corporation of these deficient materials
is largely responsible for the we'll
known improvement by irrigation of
desert lands.
The fertilizing value Of these river
Sits to an irrigated district may be
judged when it is stated that, for the
year ending August 1, 1900, the mud
| deposited on, the irrigated lands of Salt
river valley, valued at commercial
rates for fertilizers, amounted to about
one million dollars, or, not far from
eight dollars per acre for the valley
Considered as an investment, this
eight dollars of value, which is disre-
garded in the cost of the water returns
with increase in the resulting crops.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
Always Ready.

The Ameer of Afghanistan Is said to
have made the following statement:
II am always ready as soldier on
the march to battle, in such man
ner that could start without any de-
lay in case Of emergency. The pockets
of my coats and trousers are always
filled with loaded revolvers and one or
two loaves Of bread for one days food !:
this bread is changed every day. Sew
eral guns and swords are always lying
by the side of my bed or the chair
on which am seated within reach
of my hand, and saddled horses are
always kept ready in front of my Of
flee, not only tor myself, but for all
my courtiers and personal attendants,
at the door Of my durbar room. I
have also ordered that considerable
number of gold coins should be sewn
into the saddles Of my horses when
required for journey, and on both
sides Of the saddles are two revolvers
l think it is necessary in such war
like country that the sovereign, and
especially sovereign who is a SOL
der himself, should always be as pre-
pared for emergencies as a soldier on
the field of battle. Though my country
is perhaps more peaceful and safe now
than many other countries, still ono
can never be too cautious and too well
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

saw no Indications that there are any
human beings on this island except
ourselves. We shall not find shelter,
but we can make one. We need a
place in which to sleep, so as to be
protected from rain or proving
beasts"
True enough" said Jacirta, laugh
ing. eve have been so long without
sleep that have forgotten / ever
slept
GLORIOUS YOUTH" murmured her
mother. Il wish l could so easily for
get my sleep. am nearly dead for
it,
Away, then" said Medworth, start
ing to go. away 1 go to find place
where Dona Maria may take nap"
do be careful" said Jacinta, tender
ly. do not go into danger. Remem-
Der that we need you"
II do not think there is any DANGER"
replied Arthur. "By the way, can you
use revolver"
"Jacinta can shoot" said Dona Ma
ria. "She owns a beautiful silver
mounted rifle that hangs in her room
in the castle, with which she shoots
deer and alligators."
Il wish it was here instead of in her
room in the CASTLE" replied Medworth.
But since it is not, we must do the
best we can with what we have. l
will leave my revolver with you to
use in protecting yourselves from any
chance intruders."
mo, mol" exclaimed ,Jacinta. 1--WE
at least know that nothing threatens
us now, while you are going where you
may need this to save your life"
Nevertheless, you must keep it," he
said. II will also leave the waterproof
pouch of cartridges with you. l shall
be gone some time. My wet clothes
are beginning to feel uncomfortable,
and am going to dry them. If you
are wise, you will do the same.'
AS Medworth was starting off, ia
cinta sprang to mis- side. and taking his
hands in hers, looked up into his face
with her eyes beaming with passionate
love.
do be careful" she said. Do not
go into danger"
II will be careful. Do not fear for
me-" he said, smiling down at her;
and grateful for her tender solicitude,
he gave her hands a gentle pressure, as
she drew them away.
He strobe off, leaving her with a
blush and happy smile on her face and
a rapidly beating keart.
"My Lowell" she murmured, as she
watched his stalwart, retreating form.
Come back to me safely! Come
pack!"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
FARM AND GARDEN.
MATTERS OF INTEREST TO AGRl-
CULTURlSTS.
Some Ep-to-Date Hints About Guilt
walton of the Soil and Yields
Observation-Disclosures viticulture and
Horticulture.
Tho Agriculture, Department. of the
Louisiana Purchase Expedition.


Louisiana Purchase Expedition.
In the Agricultural Department Of
the Louisiana Purchase Exposition the
agriculture of the past and of coun-
tries other than the United States will
be shown, and the agriculture of the
Indians and Of frontier and ranch life.
The Experiment station is a modern
institution of great influence and will
have a prominent place here for the
display Of agricultural geology, phys
les, chemistry and biology. physiology
of plant and animal life and meteor
characters and by regions. systems OF
tillage and the rotation of crops will
be shown, drainage and irrigation sys-
tens will be illustrated and the sub
ject of fertilizers and their application
will be treated in way to be under
stood by the inquirer. Agriculture and
Its relation to stock raising constl-
tutes another attractive branch Of the
subject.
Perhaps more interesting than all
IS that subdivision which will treat OF
the farmer, his comfort and advance
ment shown by the home and the ar
chitecture of all the farm buildings.
the machinery, tools and appliances,
and the systems which he employs in
the management of the farm. The
condition of the farmer past and pres
ent may thus be shown, bringing to
attention the history and development
of farming. the relation of farming to
other industries, the allotment of lands
in new countries and effect Of trans
portation systems upon farming.
Farm engineering will embrace the
laying out and improvement of farm
lands, local irrigation and drainage.
drain tiles, fences, gates, roads,
bridges, windmills, motors, etc. Farm
architecture will include plans and
pictures of typical farm houses. cot
tages and tenements of many locali-
ties, farm barns, stables and folds,
/ granaries, tool and wagon houses, hot
houses, poultry houses, apiaries. CO.
/ cooneries and kennels.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
Burning of Family Plumber.

Election night I skirmished about
the lower districts to see the sights,
and one Of the most interesting was
tho burning of family plumber. From
time ,mmemorial almost it had been
the custom in the old wards for the
mistress of the house to use election
night as the occasion for a general
cleaning out of the lumber-room. All
the worthless trash. that has collected
in the closets and corners is then cast
into the street to be destroyed in bon
fires. At other times the police exer-
else strict surveillance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

The greatest potash supply in the
world is found at Stassfurt, Germany,
where soluble potash salts are mined
in large quantities.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

They Differ In Length in Various Coun-
tries and by Land and Sea.
Notwithstanding countries have four
different miles-the ordinary mile of
$3.50 feet and the geographical or nau-
tical mile of 6,0S5, making difference
of about one-seventn between the two:
then there is the Scotch mile of 1924
feet, and the Irish mile of 6,720 feet:
four various miles, every one of which
is still in use. Then almost every
country has its own standard mile.
The Romans have their mil passnum,
1000 PAGES, which must have been
about 5000 feet in length, unless we
ascribe to Caesars DICTIONARIES great
stepping capacity. The German mile
of today is 2431S feet in length, more
than four and a half times as long as
our mile. The Dutcn, the Danes and
the Prussians enjoy mile that is 49,
440 feet long, three and one-half times
the length of ours; and the Swiss get
more exercise in walking their mile
than we get in walking five miles, for
their mile is 9,153 yards long, while
our is only 1,760 cards. The Italian
mile is only a few feet longer than
ours, the Roman mile is shorter, while
the Tuscan and the Turkish miles are
$50 yards longer. The Swedish mile is
7,341 yards long, and the Vienna post
mile is S,796 yards in length. So here
is list Of twelve different miles, and
besides this there are other measures
Of distance, not counting the French
kilometer, which is rather less than
two-thirds of mile. The Brazialans
have milia that is one and one-fourth
times as long as our mile; the Neapo-
Titan miglio is about the same length;
the Japanese ri, or mile, is two and
one-half times ours; the Russian verst
is five-eighths as long as our mile,
while the Persian standard IS a fesakh,
four and half miles long, which is
said to be equal to the paransang, SO
familiar to the readers of Xenophon's
Anabasis. The distance indicated by
the league also varies in different coun-
tries.-Ledger Monthly.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

A genius is man who can make
other men believe he knows more than
they do.
From many children and little
bread, good Lord deliver us.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

One pulls teeth and the other knocks
them out-that's the difference be-
tween dentist and pugilist.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
"What splendid langnage Mr. nh,

what splendid language Mr.. Cho-
kah uses in his sermons!" Eyes, in
deed. But then, what can you expect?
His sermons are invariably made up
Of five-eigths bible and three-eighths
Shakespeare. cleveland Plain Deal
er.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

Coru Crop Value. 1900.
The leading corn states last year
produced that cereal to the values
noted below:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
The FilibusterS of Venezuela.
Or the Trials of a Spanish Girl.
BY SEWARD W. HOPKINS
by Robert Bonners Sons
By SEWARD w. HopklN

from the very base of the darkly out
lined mountain before them.
Il hear it," he said.
ut is the Whirlpool said Jacinta
we will land on the Island of the
Clouds, alive or dead, as the spirit of
the whirlpool wills.
"safe!" murmured bona Maria
THANK God, we are safe!"
That night the wind died down, the
rain ceased and the angry waters of
the Orinoco, the Coroni, the Apure, the
Caura and the Arauca, that had
brought desolation to the land, began
to grow calm and then to subside; and
when, after sleep-ess night, morning
came to our casraways, it was with
bright skies and balmy winds; but the
Orinoco was a hundred feet above it's
highest level, and running with a ter
rlble sWiftness past the island upon
which they had been thrown.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12

Cows that -reshen in the spring must
be put Oh dry food during the winter.
and the change usually produces a
marked decrease in the milk flow. or
even causes the animal to go dry en-
tlrely. The cow must be fed a reason.
able allowance during the winter ia
keep her in reasonable condition. and
she often gives absolutely no returns
fer this food. The young calf in carly
winter is also compelled to begin dry
feeds Immediately after weaving.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1901-12-12
MILES NOT ALL THE SAME.

Ito be continued.)