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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Why Women 90 Insane.

Poverty and work are the principal
causes of insanity, according to clerk Of
Court Commit, a member of the insanity
commission for Woodbury. county, at
Sioux City. This is the reason, he says,
why two-thirds of the patients are wo-
men:
poor woman has a much harder
lot than poor man. In the first place
she works harder. She gets up before
her husband does, probably, and at all
events gets his breakfast before he goes
to work. After he comes home she
must give him his supper and then
must wash the dishes. If she has time
to sit down awhile before going to bed,
she spends the time in mending the
clothes of the children or of her hus-
band. In the second place, women is
alone much more than man. If she
is in strained circumstances, she has
little company. Day after day she
| works alone, and has no company but
her thoughts. She naturally broods
about her lot, and it is not strange that
she is presently possessed of hallucina-
tons. Her husband is working in the
fresh air throughout the day, likely,
| and at all events has good deal of
companionsEip.
He declares that it is not at all re.
markable that some of these women
break down under the weight of the re.
sponsibilities heaped upon them. The
experience of the asylums with this
class of women shows that all they need
is rest and relief from care.
Mr.. Commit affirms that he can name
oi-hand half dozen women who were
sent from homes of poverty or care and
who were completely cured after few
months in the asylum. If they could
have less trouble and worry when they
return, those women would be all right.
Some women according to the same
authority, lose their minds because Of
the dissipation Of their husbands. These
are of nervous and moral tenn perment
and when the men come home intoxi.
Gated night after night, or fail to come
home at all, they simply cannot endure
the strain.
There is a general impression thai
religion causes many persons to become
insane. Mr.. Commit recalls only two
such patients in his experience as
member of the insanity commission
Nor is it certain that their mental aber
alton was caused directly by religious
excitement. Many whose reason is los,
by some other cause manifest their in
sanity by harping on religious themes.
Sometimes mind weak by reason O.
heredity, becomes unbalanced by rea
son of religious excitement. Among
young men nearly all the insanity il
caused by abuse of themselves or inc
briefly. Occasionally man yields to 6
nervous strain brought on by over work
or some unusual care. But such cases
are said to be rare.-Gate CITY.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

Mr.. and Mrs. G. II. Austin received a
telegram Thursday evening from Fred
Y. McCutchen conveying to them the
sad intelligence that Mrs. Lou Nc.
Cutchen, their daughter, was in very
low and critical condition at the SAM
tarium at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, and Mrs.
Austin and Carl departed by the train
at p. m. that evening for Ft. Dodge.
A later telegram conveyed the intelli.
gence Of her death at 8 a. m. Friday
Lineville Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

A very serious accident happened to
A. 9. Bunney's brother at Fairfax, Mo-,
on Wednesday of last week which re-.
suited in his death. He went into bis
cave to do some work on 1t when it
caved in on him and killed him. The
cave was dug in the side of the hill for a
cyclone cave and there was about six
teen feet of earth fell upon him. The
men commenced digging at l O'Clock p.
N. and it was three before they reached
him and found him dead. Mr.. Bunney
of this place had started for California
the same day to assist in looking for his
other brother, who it is thought has
been killed, when the telegram came
however, they succeeded in stopping
him at st. Joe and he went to Fairfax
and from there to California.-Ga
Grove Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
To accommodate those who are partial

To accommodate those who are partial
to the use of atomizers in applying
liquids into the nasal passages for ca.
tarrhal troubles, the proprietors prepare
Ely's Liquid Cream Balm. Price in.
Guiding the spraying tube is rs cents.
Druggists or by mail. The liquid EN-.
bodies the medicinal properties of the
solid preparation. Cream Balm is
quickly absorbed by the membrane and
does not dry up the secretions but
changes them to a natural and healthy
character. Ely Brothers, Sc Warren st
N. Y,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

Johnny WATSON, of Decatur county,
who recently shipped car load of fat
hogs to the Kansas City market, in.
formed us that it cost him more to get
the hogs hauled the miles to Lineville
from his farm by wagons than the
freight for the car to Kansas City, $50
miles. Good wagon roads leading from
the farms to the railroad shipping
points will materially lessen the expen-
SEES of hauling by wagons.-Lineville
Tribune.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

ANY two-legged pancake eater VIII
will come to town and allow his team t,
stand on the public square for ten hour
without food, drink or blankets ON cold
winter days ought to be laid across 8
kerosene barrel and given forty claps Of
thunder with board six feet long" de-
cares the Red Oak Express.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Better than Gold.

81 was troubled for several years
with chronic indigestion and nervous
debility writes +. j. Green, OF Ian.
caster, N. H. 'No remedy helped me
until | began using Electric Bitters,
which did me more good than all the
medicine ever used. They have also
kept my wife in excellent health for
years. She says Electric Bitters are just
splendid for female troubles; that they
are grand tonic and invigorator for
weak, run down women. No other
medicine can take its place in our fami.
ly." Try them. Only SOC. Satisfac.
ton guaranteed by l.. VanWerden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

Mrs. &. w. Carmean, accompanied
by her mother, Mrs. ]. j. Evans, came
Thursday from Leon. Mr.. and Mrs.
Carmean are occupying the property
north of A. H. Teale's residence.-Kel.
lerton Globe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

No man can cure constipation. You
can prevent it though. DR.. Wood
Norway Pine Syrup cures coughs. colds,
bronchitis, sore throat. Meyer fails.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

No one would ever be bothered with
constipation if everyone knew how nat
urally and quickly Burdock Blood Bit.
tiers regulates the stomach and bowels,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

Cures Group, sore throat, pulmonary
troubles-Monarch over pain of every
sort. Dr. Thomas Electric Oil.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

Eve. body is liable to itching piles.
Rich and poor, old and young terrible
the torture they suffer. Only one sure
cure. Doan's Ointment. Absolutely
safe; can't fail.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

The Des Moines Capital in an article
regarding the banking business of the
country says: "Des Moines bankers are
learning to advertise. This is the great
reason that Des Moines banks are grow.
ing so rapidly. Advertising in the
banking business is new departure,
! but it is accomplishing wonderful re-.
suits. A local dealer who has been US.
ing page after page of display advertis-
ing in the local papers recently, said:
Through our advertising l believe we
have increased our number of deposit
ors one.third in the past few months. ,
Pittsburg banks are spending half a
million dollars every year in display ad.
vertising. The big newspapers of that
city contain more advertising from the
banks of the town than from the de-
partment stores. The success that has
followed their efforts has led Des M ONES
men to follow in their wake. The en-
terprising bankers of the city are quick
to see the possibilities of advertising in
educating the people to save. The
others will soon be forced to follow in
their footsteps or suspend"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Avoid Fraudulent limitations.

Use the genuine Russ Bleaching Blue and
preserve your clothes. All grocers 1Oc. 80 IA
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

The dam in the Nile at Asscuan will
throw back water l4p miles,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12

Gay township, Taylor county, is to
vote at the March school election upon
the proposal to consolidate rural
schools. No other township in that
county has made arrangements to try
the plan. The Mt. Ayr News advises
that haste be made slowly, Though the
leading educators of the state are insis.
tent upon the rapid spread of the con.
solidation PLAN" The News admits,
however, that "the consolidation
scheme appears just now to be the most
feasible one in sight for lettering rural
schools"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Nearly Forfeits His Life.

A runaway almost ending fatally
started horrible ulcer on the leg of
j. B. Orner, Franklin Grove, Ill. For
four years it defed all doctors and a
remedies. But Bucklen's Arnica Salye
had no trouble to cure him. Equally
good for burns, bruises, skin eruption
and piles. 25 cents ,4at VanWerden's
drug store.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Announcements
ILLINOIS CENTRAL
RAILROAD.

~1 Illinois Central Excursion to
III IA Cuba will leave Chicago. St.
~ Louis, Cincinnati and Louis.
Vile February 49, 1908 reaching same points on
the return February "a; A delightful voyage
across the Gulf Of Mexico six days stay on
the island Of Cuba including a visit to Ha
yana, Mantanzas. the Valley of Yumuri, the
Caves of Belle Mar and other interesting
points under the escort of the American Tour,
ist Association Rate from the points men
toned will be sl6O for the round trip which
amount will include all expenses everywhere
itineraries. giving full particulars, OF your
local Illinois Central ticket agent.
Mardi GraS s 4 Ss@ p 1s Ss!sss s
"a, 1903. For it excursion rates Will be in ef-
feet to New Orleans on specific dates which
your local ticket agent will be able to advise
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-02-12
Mardi GraS S S 4 81 81 &
New Orleans

A delightfully."- unique city for the tourist to
visit. Winter tourist rates now IN erect;
yestibule trains with through sleeping cars,
neutrality-suspicious. car service and az
meals en- route in dining cars. ASK for an II
Illustrated book on New Orleans.
MEXICO the Illinois Central under
40 the auspices OF the Amer
ou TeHe,, win nea ease al eh'a eg
f Eapss, H easSa Carriages ai Etc
Florida f hss|s !, 81 5ss E!ss;
y yII1e oe Chattanooga ao and Atlanta
California $ssssSa'' Ss s Sly
through to Los Angeles and san Francisco as
follows: Via New Orleans and the Southern
Tuesday and Friday from Cincinnati. Via
Omaha and the scenic route every Friday
night from Chicago.
Hot Springs, Ark. Sleep e e sa h
hetween chicago and Hot Springs carried on
the Certral's fast Pullman vestibule "Limi-
ted train. Send for book describing this
most interesting OF health ana pleasure re-
sorts.
HOneSeekerS En- sss + 6, 5 &, e
OF the Illinois Central Railroad Company is
issuing monthly circulars concerning fruit
growing, vegetable gardening, stock raising,
dairylng etc. in the States of kentucky,
West Tennessee, Mississippi and Louisiana.
Every Farmer or Homeseeker who will for.
ward his name and address will be mailed free
Circulars Nos. ], 2. 3, 4, 5 and g. and others as
they are published from month to month, on
application to J. F. Merry, A. q. p. A.. l. c. R.
Il Dubuque, Iowa.
Full Particulars of he 8 oR y, =
can be had Of agents OF the Illinois Central, or
cy addressing the nearest of the undersigned
representatives OF the Central"
A. b. MANSON, @. p. A., Chicago. Ill
j. F.. MERRY, A, g, p. A., DUBUQUE, Ia.
April.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
A BISHOPS PARABLE.

Bishop Willard Francis Mallalieu,
of the Methodist Church, is opposed to
the diminutive salaries that congrega.
tions, able to do better, sometimes pay
to their pastors.
II once knew an excellent young
man." said Bishop Mallalieu one day.
HE was in the church, just married,
small salary, but contented, hap.
py.
"Some twelve or fifteen years went
by. 1 bad lost sight Of this young
minister-forgotten him, as We will
do sometimes-when suddenly I met
him on Market street, dressed we'll
but not at all clerically.
eve shook hands. He said he was
doing excellently.
"What church," said I.
"Oh, no church-the hat busi.
ness.'
"'But why did you leave tho church
I asked.
"'For seven reasons, said be.
"'And what we're they?"
ga wife he answered, sand six
children"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11

We were expecting an awful mon-
ster to jump from behind every tree
we passed and devour US.
Our fears were more than realized,
when, in passing church-yard, tall,
ghostly figure rose from behind a tomb
stone and followed us all the way.
Our companions left US when we
reached their gate, but the ghost still
followed.
Although we dared not run, we
walked very fast and at last reached
our gate; we passed through, only to
be followed by the ghost, who was now
almost running to overtake US. Be-
fore we could call our aunt to let US in
the ghost passed US, opened the door
and, in q voice which recognized as
my uncle's, said, go in, children, go
in"
We were soon in our own room; two
sleepy, but very happy girls, carrying
with US memory Of one of the mer-
riest evenings we had ever spent.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
HIS ODD WEDDING FEE.

A New York preacher was convers.
ing with lawyer member of his
church upon the financial rewards of
the different professions. Tue pastor
asserted that ministers received less
for their work than any other class of
professional men. The lawyer dis.
agreed, and remarked that the items
of wedding fees alone amounted to
quite sum.
"What do you think is the average
fee l receiver" asked the clergy
man.
IL should say $40 is low average.
l have known persons to give 500,
and $50, is quite common"
"Your calculation is too high; We
marry poor people," replied the min
lister.
II will give you $40 for half your
next fee," said the lawyer.
II will accept the offer,' said the
minister, after hesitating q mo.
ment.
The next day rough-looking far.
mer and a blooming country maid
came to the minister to be marri-
ed. After the ceremony the farmer
said:
"We hain't no money, but I have
a nice pup here that would make .
nice pet for your children" Then he
opened box and out rolled white
pup. The minister could hardly con-
strain his mirth, thanked the BRIDE
groom, and was soon on his way to
the lawyers office.
II had no idea," he said, "that I
should come to claim your offer 90
soon, and I should not have accepted
it so quickly had I known was to re.
ceive such an unusual fee."
mo backing out now," said the
lawyer. "Here's your $40. Hand
over half your fee."
The minister demurred q moment
said he Would be careful about max.
ing such rash bargains in the future,
and then tumbled the pup out on the
lawyers desk.
(which halt will you take!" be
asked.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
1guetry.
THE PORT OF DREAMS.

-
1t is just beyond the sky line
With its poppy fields of rest.
Where days storm bewildered sha!lop
Drops its anchor in the west,
Where a silent sea Of saffron
Stretches inland toward the streams
That 60 glimmering down the valleys
OF the purple port o. dreams.
In the faroff gloom behind it
Earth's dusky bound'ry lies,
And step beyond its outpost
The hills of heaven rise,
So near th at IN the glory
OF their mystic haze it seems
That their dear dead walk beside US
In the peaceful port o. dreams.
Oh strange ard wondrous country,
Hiding c'cse the goals Of life.
Who wins to thee brings courage
For the long, dull march's strife,
And the prisoner Of living
Hopes freedom pledge redeams
In thy endless, boundless radiance,
0 blis>ful port o. DIRE ms!
We have called thee Hearts Desire;
Or the Islands of the Blest,
And the Land Of Finished Stories,
o dreamland in the west!
Yet every hearts the bound'ry
Of thy soul reposing beams.
Art thou hope or love or heaven,
o happy port o. dreams?
Sail away, o weary hearted,
To the bayous of release;
Leave the drums OF life behind you
At the harbOr bar Of peace.
Come to anchor off the headlands
Where the light Of heaven CLEANS
In the haven where ye wonld be
Past the purple port o. dreams.
Army and NdvV JOurnd
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
gel&tt @isrellany.
A Halloween Party.

The following, which is composition
written by Miss Pearl Boone, 7th grade
pupil of the Bladensburg school, is a very
creditable production. and gives some
idea of the work done in our public
schools
About a week before AL Halloween
received an envelope containing a
small card in the shape of a jack-o'-
| lantern. On one side was an invita-
tion for my cousin and myself to a
Halloween Party. Best of all, it was
to be masquerade.
At last, the longed for night came,
and, arrayed in our costumes, we
started for the house where the party
was to be given.
When We reached the gate two large
jack-o Lanterns greeted us with broad
grinning countenances. At the door
We were met by fairy, bearing a can
die in one hand and wand in the 9TH
er. She took our cards and after
closely scrutinizing them she turned
to us and said, $50, Witch, you and
my fairy sister have come to the Con
ference Of the Elves, Witches and
Spirits Welcome, my friends! Wei
come, both of you'll" Saying this, she
ushered US along the hall where huge
jack-o' lantern grinned at US from the
stairway.
We entered the library, and, much
to our astonis hment, saw in the dim
candle light two tall ghosts rise to
welcome u.s. The first one came for
ward extending bony hand and said,
with much chattering of teeth and rat
tling of bones, Nv Welcome, comrades!
Welcome to the Ghosts Retreat :"
We had scarcely replied to this when
the second ghost came forward with
greeting. He opened his mouth as if
to speak, when-oh, borrow! his teeth
dropped on the floor. We were half
frightened out of our wits, yet dared
not run lest more Of those fearful
guests should appear and devour US
right there.
The jack O lantern in the hall seemed
to be enjoying the scene immensely,
for it stood grinning in manner to
reassure our fears. We were very
much relieved when the doors swung
open again to admit more guests. The
ghosts now turned their attention to
them and We we're allowed to seat our
selves where, with much merriment,
we soon saw that some of the new
corners were even more frightened
than we had been.
Guests were now coming every few
minutes, until, when the clock struck
seven, a brownie mounted chair and
with much ceremony announced that
as all the guests had arrived the grand
march would begin.
Then we formed line and began
the march. Around the room, through
the hall, library aud up the front stair
way, down the back way and, although
the cook was expecting US to break in
upon her any minute, she was not ex-
pecting US to come that way and she
did not know that we were masquerade
ing. So, being snperstitious, when
the ghosts appeared at the foot of the
kitchen stairway, she threw up her
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
DIDN'T READ COPY RIGHT.

An editor was sitting in his Office
one day, when man entered whose
brow was clothed with thunder.
Fiercely seizing a chair, he slammed
his hat on the table, hurled his um.
brella on the floor and sat down.
care you the editor?" be asked.
eyes"
"Can you read writing?'
"Of course"
"Read that, then," he said, thrust.
ing at the editor an envelope with an
inscription on it.
"B-." said the editor, trying to
spell it.
"That's not "B," it's an s." said
the man.
rs? Oh, yes, I see. Well, it looks
like Sal for Dinner or Souls for Sin.
ners,'" said the editor.
mo, sir" replied the man; "nothing
of the sort. That's my name-Samuel
Bruner. knew you couldn't read.
1 called to see about that poem OF
mine you printed the other day, en-.
titled The Surcease of SORROW"
II don't remember it," said the
editor.
"Of course you don't, bec,use it
went into the paper under the villain
Gus title of 'Smearcase Tomorrow.
"A blunder of the compositor, l
suppose"
eyes, sir; and that is what l want
to see you about. The way in which
that poem was mutilated was simply
scandalous. 1 haven't slept a night
since. 1t exposed me to derision.
People think me fool. (The editor
coughed.) Let me show you. This
first line, when l wrote it, read in this
way: Lying by weeping willow, un-
derneath a gentle slope That is
beautiful and poetic. Now, how did
your vile sheet represent it to the pub
lie? Lying to a weeping widow, I in
duced her to elope.' Weeping widow,
mind you. A widow! Oh, thunder
and lightningl This is too much"
"It's hard, sir, very hard," said the
editor.
"Then take the fifth verse. In the
original manuscript it said, plain as
daylight: Take away the jingling
money; it is only glittering dross.'
In its printed form you make me say:
Take away the tingling honey; put
some flies in for the boss.' By Georg,!
l feel like attacking somebody with
yon fire-shovel! But, oh, look at the
sixth verse. ! wrote: 'I'm weary of
the tossing OF the ocean as it heaves.'
When / opened your paper and saw
the line transformed into 'I'm wearing
out my trousers till they are open at
the knees, l thought that was taking
it an inch too far. / fancy l have a
right to murder that compositor.
Where is he?"
'He is out just now," said the edi-
tor. "Come in tomorrow"
81 WILL" said the poet, "and l will
come armed"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11
THE CHRISTMAS DINNER.

In spite of the fact that the word
dyspepsia means literally bad cook, it
will not be fair for many to lay the
blame on the cook If they begin the
Christmas Dinner with little appetite
and end it with distress or nausea. It
may not be fair for any to do that
let us hope 80 for the sake of the cook!
The disease dyspepsia indicates q bad
stomach, that is a weak stomach,
rather than q bad cook, and for q
weak stomach there is nothing else
equal to Hoods Sarsaparilla. 1t gives
the stomach vigor and tone, cures
dyspepsia, creates appetite, and makes
eating the pleasure it should be.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11

may be left for few hours after hav-
ing been thoroughly syriaged with
clean water of temperature about tho
same as that which would be drawn
from the city supply. Ice cold water
must not on any account be used.-
Nc Calls Magaz,ne.
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11

"They're saying you're just like all
the other members of the house," re-
marked the newly elected Legislators
close friend. "They say you have
your price," .s..."-s:
"That's a lie," declared the new
member. ..s
"T thonoht so.n -.
eyes. l haven't got it yet, but I
have hopes.'
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11

"He has always prided himself on
bis ability to size up a woman's char
acter and disposition"
"Yes; he only made a mistake
once."
"When was thatp"
"Just before be was married"
The Prince George's enquirer and southern Maryland advertiser. (Upper Marlborough, Md.) 1882-1925, 1903-12-11

II was passing through a classroom
in one of the big downtown schools the
other day." said certain superinten
dent during a lull in board meeting
"when l heard remarkable definition
of average In answer to the teach.
er's request to define the word little
black-haired beauty cried out: The
thing that hena lay eggs on
"Whcn the teacher told her she was
wrong she produced book, in which
she pointed out the phrase, "A hen lays
on an average FIVE eggs a week."