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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The statement OF the Panama canal situa-
sien In the Presidents message is compre-
hsnsive and convincing. lie ampliiics the
points made In Secretary Hays statement
Immediately after the revolution in Panama
showing the right and duty OF the United
States to protect the transit route across the
tsthmus and he supplements them with
strong arguments OF his own There are
dmss ana cr:ses when paramount duty
= imposed on . government 10 pursue a
particular course In the interest OF the
uss1d's progress. and the President shows
49, clearly that such duty was i'm
oooed on the United states IA connection
e>eh ths censrrucsion OF the isthmian canal.
- nv of shis obligation TO have hssitated
= ooooGnise the independence OF Panama,
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The incident reported from Alcxandretta.
Turkey. has some serious aspects. but is not
alHrming. The seizure of a naturalized
American citizen and attacking the United
States consulate will call for a demand on
Turkey for rsparation and damages. but
these will probably be granted without re-
nort To- fnrcihle measures
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

which practically insured the construction
and control of the canal by the United
States. would have been regarded by the
whole civilized world as a stupendous blum
der The President puts this argument
strongly.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

Tho record was broken last month in the
number of steerage passengers sailing from
New York for European ports. This would
seem to indicate that prosperity was
passed around to the organ grinders and
banana men too.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
Vote of Thanks.

Burglar Biil-Well, as I'm outnumbered just
will let you take to the lookup.
One Of Crowd-We don't want to take you 10
the lookup. We want to give you a testimonial
of thanks.
Burglar Bill (aghast)--What for. pray?
one of Crowd-You stole HarNer's photograph
Chicago News.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The glutton in the restaurant was fairly
throwing peas into his mouth. with the result
that they spilled in all directions from an over
loaded spoon
Pardon me- said the man next TO him, po-
liteIy but this is no game OF table Tennis
Chicago Post.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

secretary Moody's report shows that the
United States navy has now double the
fighting strength IL had at the beginning
Of the Spanish war. Twenty-Five new YES
ssIs have been added this year and forty
four are under construction. The talk about
our backwardness in building a navy APP
pears not to be in any way justified.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

News from England states that the cot
ton spinners Of that country are seriously
considering the advisa bility of moving their
machinery to the United States. The high
price OF cotton and our high protective
tariff keep the profits of the spinning in
dustry in this country. There is room here
for the English factories
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

General Taft has become extremely pop
and thinks he is the best man for the place.
This Is rather hard on Taft, nevertheless.
for IL will be considered a just cause OF
grievance by the Democrats as soon as he
gets back TO Washington.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
CIericaIly speaIing.

The curate-so the thief overlooked your vest
in the vestry?
The Rector-Yes. but stole my stole and every
surplus surplico.
'.Pshawl It's wonder the knave left the
nave Life
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The French minister Of marine is quoted
as saying that it would be easy thing
TO take Gibraltar from the British. That is
one of the stories the minister tells to the
marines
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

n all other measures should fail the
Governor OF Colorado eau call OH the United
States government to suppress local insur-
yeetion. and then there will be a speedy
solution Of the problem.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

Martial law is not desirable condition.
hut u Is better than mob law as enforced
hy Italian strikers and agitators. 1t is to
be hoped the Governor of Colorado will
adhere to his position and fight it out OF
that line.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
THE HUMORISTS.


Don't you suspect that this sensational
preacher uses religion cloak?'
Worse than that" answered the
tive clergyman; he uses II as circus TENT
IYnshincton Star.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

Radium may now retire to the rear. A
new metal. actinium. has been discovered
which is 100 times as expensive. Future
historians may refer to the characterization
of radum as 1.-THE crime of l903"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The assertion OF German newspaper that
cline and fall Is probably about as true as
would be n similar statement in Russian
newspaper regarding the German empire.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The Philadelphia North American prints
each morning What Happened 100 Years
Ago To-day in Philadelphia" That town
will catch up on current news yet If given
plenty of time.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The position OF the Cincinnati Commercial
Tribune seems To be Anybody to beat
Hoosevelt'' That is precisely the position
Of rho Democratic party.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

The Journal does not make a scare"
article OF the suicide which occurred Tues
day because we believe the less said about
such things the better.-Gas City .Indp
Journal.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

Marion Harland. Mrs. Rohrer, or
someone like that says we eat altogether
too many eggs. Not this season. madame
please observe the price.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

MIR. Hockafus went to the telephone In hot
haste and called up the gas company
Remember. Jared said his wife, following
him and laying OBTAINING hand on his arm.
you can't use the same kind OF language over
the telephone that you sometimes use when
you re talking to me ',-Chicago Tribune.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09
Her Timely warming.

Angered beyond endurance because he was
dunned FOR bill be had paid the week before
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

DAYTON. OIL. V. wiIkie 30 South Jefferson
street.
COLUMBUS. o.-viaduct News Stand. $50 High
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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1903-12-09

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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
Deadly
Grasp of Grip Pros
trated Me.
DR.. Miles Nervine
Built Up My
Shattered Nerves and
Gave Me an Appetite.

Of the millions of people, who today suffer
from nervous or heart weakness, large per
centage trace the cause directly to deadly
LaGrippe It is germ disease, and makes
a direct attack upon the nerves, putting an
extra strain upon them at the time their vital
ity is at the lowest ebb. If LaGnppe has
left you with shattered nervous system, with
loss of appetite, lack of energy, insomnia,
frequent headaches and morbid tendencies,
you should strengthen the weakened nerves
with DIR. Miles Nervine. 1t will undo all
that grip has done, bring back appetite, rest
and restore the nerves to their normal activity.
81 want to write this testimonial for the
benefit of those who have suffered from that
dreaded disease-LeGrippe. suffered sew
.eral weeks with it, and nothing Tried seemed
to benefit me in any way, shape or form Il
suffered almost death) and finally my
daughter recommended Dr.. Miles Neryine
to me and can truthfully say from the first
day l felt better than in weeks. 1t gave me
relief, built up my shattered nerves and gave
me splendid appetite. l cnanot speak too
highly of it and want to say, each and every
one who has suffered from LAGrippe will
find instant relief by getting a bottle of DR..
Miles Nervine. Insist on having 1t and take
no other. 1t is simply splendid. Hoping
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-MRs. GEORGE B. HALL, Jackson, Tenn.
All druggists sell and guarantee first bot
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on Nervous and Heart Diseases. Address
DR.. Miles Medical Co., Elkhart, Ind.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
Beyond all Comparisons.

One of the many factors contributing
to the remarkable rapid and solid growth
of st. Louis is the marvellous develop
ment of the Southwest and other terri.
tory tributary to that city in all lines of
trade. In 1904 there will be held the
greatest Worlds Fair in the world.
The presidential campaign will also take
place. To keep informed with the
whole world you should subscribe at
once for the peer of newspapers, The
twice-a.week st. Louis Republic. 1t is
indispensable to the farmer, merchant
or professional man. Its Geographic
and cable service excels that of any
other paper. 1t prints the news fully;
not imaginative occurrences, but do
nestle and worldwide facts. 1t is Dem
ocratic in politics, bat distinctly q
national newspaper and family journ.
al. The subscription price of Sl.00 gives
you TWO papers each week, 104 papers g
year. The REPORTER and Republic are
offered in club at $l.75 per year.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
Something About Funerals.

1t is encouraging to note the progress
which has been made-locslly at least
in the manner Of conducting funerals.
This paper has contended for some
years that more lack of civilization was
shown at funerals than at any other
demonstration at which the public is
regularly called to take part. And with
this belief sincerely in mind, it is cause
for no small rejoicing that funerals haye
ceased. to be an absorbed parade of
stilted forms and customs, and have
been remodeled on plans in harmony
with the enlightenment of twentieth cen.
fury civilization. A recent funeral in
Omaha may be taken as representative
of the new idea in funeral ceremonies.
The pail. bearers wore no badges, nor
white gloves. They assembled as citi.
zens called to attend common, if sad,
duty. There was no parade of grief.
The family had taken in private its
farewell of the dead. The ceremony
was short. simple, but through it there
ran an appreciation of the inevitable.
ness of the death, a sense OF sincere
regret at parting and tender tribute
to the one who was gone. People acted
naturally; no one posed. There was no
procession to "view the remains" At
the grave the casket was lowered slight.
~, and the last public view of it was as
it remained on the level with the ground
heaped about with flowers. The old
barbarous custom Of rafting a shovelful
of clods down upon the casket while
the clergyman pronounced melan'
choly dirge and frenzied relatives were
convulsed with grief, was dispensed
entirely. The world is growing better
more sensible, more cheerfully philo-
sophie, and more sincere. The passing
of the old forms of the funeral service,
with the crepe bandages, the darkened
windows, and the formal resolutions OF
coincidence betokens great victory
over the superstition and provincialism
of the dark ages. We have at length
| fully entered into an era of sunlight
and reason. The Herald is proud Of
Ottumwa for her reform of funerals
Ottumwa Herald.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
RED PRINCE 1924

VIII make the season Of 1903,
at my residence (the James
lronside farm 4 miles north
west of Leon. This horse is
50 we'll and favorable known
that he needs no windy com
ments. His colts are his liv-
ing advertisements. Call on
or address me for terms and
tabulated pedigree.
+. II. MATTHEWS.
R. F. D. No. |.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
Want Jury Law Modified.

A movement in the direction of secur-
ing an important modification of the
state of Iowa has been started at Des
Moines and it is receiving the support
of number of advanced thinkers.
This is for the adoption of the modified
verdict law in operation in some other
states, by which less than unanimous
verdicts may be rendered In certain
cases. 1t is proposed, for instance, that
while in criminal cases any verdict that
means life sentence or hanging must be
rendered By a jury unanimously, yet
for all felonies less than the highest
crimes, two-thirds verdict may be rem
dered, and for all misdemeanors a
majority Of the jury may bring in YER
diet. One who is interested in the mat
ter says.
81 believe that we will never have
courts free from corruption and verdicts
that give exact justice until some form
of the modified verdict is adopted in
Iowa. A law to that effect has been
placed on the statute books in Missouri
and understand the supreme court
has only recently decided it to be consti-
tutional. The idea is to make it impos-
sible to corrupt juries or more difficult,
at least than at present. One man on 9
jury may hang it and defeat justice and
there is no doubt that this fact is taker
advantage of many times. 1t would be
more difficult to corrupt three or four o.
half dozen men. And then why
should we expect that twelve ordinary
men, not one of them in the least vers
ed in law or familiar with evidence, mer
whose minds are unframed and crude
should reach an unanimous decision
while we only require majority or
the supreme court? The principle il
wrong"
A committee of the State Bar associa
ton, it is understood favors this reform
and it is known that many of the dis
trict judges of the state are IN favor o
the modified verdict.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
A Most Liberal Offer

All our farmer readers should take ad-
vantage of this unprecedented clubbing
offer we this year make, which includes
with The REPORTER, The Iowa Home
stead, its special Farmers Institute edi-
tons and the Poultry Farmer. These
three publications are the best of their
class and should be IN every farm home.
To them we add, for local, county and
general news, our own paper, and make
the price of the four one year only 81. 20.
Never before has so much superior read
ing matter been offered for so small an
amount of money. The three papers
named, which we club with our own are
well known throughout the west and
commend themselves to the readers
favorable attention upon mere mention.
The Iowa Homestead is the great agri-
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The Poultry Farmer is the most practi'
cal poultry paper for the farmer, while
The Special Farmers Institute Editions
are the most practical publications fol
the promotion of good farming ever
published. Take advantage of THU
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short time only. Samples Of these
papers may be examined by calling q
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Publisher LEON REroRrHK.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14

Rev. James G. Bradley, young
teacher of Guthrie, Ok, made funny
slip of the tongue a couple Of months
ago, but is very glad of it now, says an
exchange. He was leading the service
in young peoples meeting and in the
course of his prayer said. 80 Lord give
us clean hearts, humble hearts, pure
hearts, sweethearts." The last caused
q litter which nearly broke up the ser.
vice. After the meeting was over one
of the young sisters jokingly inquired if
he really meant it. Her question gave
him an opportunity to plead suit he
had feared to suggest hitherto and the
elimination of his odd mistake in the
pulpit came in his union last week to
the girl who had joked him about it.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
Prescriptions a Speciality.

The Butler county board of supervis.
ors at their April session passed reso.
luton to refund all back taxes collected
by the tax ferrets on assessments levied
prior to April, 1896. This was done On
account of supreme court decision
which holds that taxes cannot be col.
lected where the assessment was made
more than five years before the notices
were sent out The Butler county par
ties were first notified in 1901. The
total refunded amounted to $2,S73 .93.
AS Is per cent of this amount when col.
lected went to the ferrets as commission,
and under the contract cannot be re-.
covered, tie county is S43l poorer than
if the taxes had not been collected.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
INVESTMENTS
SOUTHERN LANDS

Such investments are not speculative. The
south is not a new country Market and ship
ping facilities are adequate and trstcaSs.
The climate is mild and favorable. Notwith
standing lhese and other advantages. souths
ern lands are selling for prices for below
their real value. and at present prices net
large returns on the investment For free
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corning the possibilities OF lands in Ken
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
Can
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14

Give the children Rocky Mountain
Tea this month, makes them grow,
makes them eat, sleep and grow. Good
for the whole family. A spring tonic
that makes sick people well. 35 cents.
w. G. Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
To mothers in This Town.

Children who are delicate, feverish and
aGrAy,s Sweet Powders for Children. They
cleanse the stomach, act on The liver, making
: siokiy child strung and healthy. A seytain
,curo for worms. 1old by all dfneEtsts, ssc.
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-05-14
RED PRINCE 1924
Trial 2::32

Sire of Bell Wilkes 2:1os,
Gray Prince 2:22!a, Chicago
Prince o:24gg, Frank w. 2:25,
Allie Wilkes 2:29, Prince
Early 2:3o, etc.
By Red Wilkes 2:4o, sire Of
I57 from 2:o6a to 2:3o.
Dam, Sallie NJ, by Almont
50, sire Of # from 2:I3& to
2:3o.
end dam, Kate by Edwin
Forrest 49.
sd dam, by Be n ton ; S
Diomede.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-19
LIEUT.. GIN. MILES.
He ard Party Arrive at New York on
the Steamship LUesnia-

New York. Feb. 1s.--Lient Gen Nei-
son A Miles. commanding the United
States army. his wife and party. ar
rived hero Sunday on the steamship
Lucaula. The general. who has been
abroad FIVE months. has. IN that time.
beer around the world.
One feature Of the trip across tho
Atlantic for the general was the send
Ing Of a Marconigram 10 King Edvare
VII. February 2. when the Lucania
was SO miles from the Marconi sta
ton az Crookhavcn. Gen. Miles sent
the following message:
"Midocean greeting with best wishes
FOR happiness and health 10 his MAJ
csty and tho royal family.
To which the following reply was re-
coivcd by cable on the arrival of the
1ncanla IN port Sunday:
Il have submitted your nessaso fo
the King am commanded 10y his
majesty 60 thank you for your good
wishes and 20 ssy Tor him that 50 sf
forded him much qualification 10 70.
ceive II az Windsor tSigncdi Knoi
Tvs"
With the general were Col and Mrs
NJ p Naus. Henry Clark Rouse. Nev
York. +. r. wiidorg. Of Cincinnati
Mrs Miles aud Sherman Hoyf Col
Whitney was With the party when the,
left This country. but returned some
weeks ago.
The Big Stone Gap post. [volume] (Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Va.) 1892-1928, 1903-02-19
FIRST TIME IN rrs HlsrOsv.
Music Forbidden in she Saloons. Gss-
Ct louisville. Ky.

Louisville. Feb. 16.-As result Of the
recent campaign against crime. begun.
BY the Louisville Ministerial associs-
tion. an order vas Issued by the chief
of police Sunday Tor The frst tiuic in
ioCisyiile's history forbiddins any mu-
sic In the saloons and houzcs or tho
disrcputsbic districts of the city.
AZ moctiag Of the Ministerial &C.
sociatlun and the executive commit
toe of the local Law and order league
20 be held Monday. Rev Z. 7. Powell.
pastor of tho First Christian church.
~ this city. win present a plan which
De suegested I'M his sermon Sunday
night. Tor the placing OF a citizens nu-
nicipel ticket In the field at the next
election TO De supported on the stump
by an the ministers OF Louisville.