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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-29
Late Things
Scientific

A device for suppressing sound and
smoke has been provided for the ordi-
nary rifle by a French soldier 1t con-
slsts essentially of a steel tube about
thirty inches long with several parti-
lions having Orifices slightly larger
than the bore of the gun, and this tube
is attached in front of the muZzle by
a bayonet clasp whenever it's use is
desired. On firing the gun, the gases
are retarded by each partition in turn,
finally escaping without sound or
smoke. With knife at the end the
auxiliary tube can be made to serve as
a bayonet.
From seven ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
from two to twenty-one carats-that
have been picked up in Wisconsin and
adjoining states, Prof. William H.
Hobbs traces the diamond fields of
North America to the volcanic region
of the Canadian wilderness south of
Hudson bay. The only known matrix
of the diamond is the black shale-or
blue bround''-around the necks of
burned out volcanoes. The loose stones
found seem to have been transported
by glaciers and on following up the
probable courses Of these ancient Ice
rivers the lines converge in the bar
rem territory stated. tr
T4ACeSSIN0 muscular QoVelODInenL IS
pronounced by an experienced physi-
clan to be not only unnecessary but
positively dangerous. On ceasing ath-
letic training, which every person
must do sooner or later, the system
adapts itself very slowly to new con-
ditions and digestive and liver trou-
bles are very liable to follow. The
great lungs, not needed in sedentary
work, degenerate, often leading to con-
sumption. 49,,
The late surveys or the English
coast show a loss of@iand of 40, 900
acres since 1857, although in some
places, as at New Romney, the solid
ground has been pushed out two miles
or more into the sea.
To put smoke to profitable use has
been the aim of Tobiansky, the Belgian
engineer. In his process the smoke is
forced by a fan into a f1ltering tower
charged with coke, or other porous
absorbent, sprinkled with naphtha or al
cohol, and the SCOT is retained by the
coke, while the filtered gases, mixed
with vapor from the naphtha or alco-
hol, are collected in a gasometer to
be fed to Welsbach burners, stoves or
gas engines. This gaseous mixture,
which has been named pyrogas, burns
with a bright flame and an entire abb
sence of smoke. The value of pyrogas
even makes it profitable to burn fuel
of low grade for it's smoke alone and
it is computed that plants of small
cost will enable cities to derive a ma
terial income from the conversion of
their garbage into purified smoke for
light and power. Large factories and
small establishments in Belgium are
| making experiments both in saving and
in producing smoke for the conbusti-
| bic gas.
! One of the earliest steam engines
! ever built is still the main source of
! power in some rolling mills at Biz
mingham. 1t was set UP In 1857 and
! the original wooden beam has lately
been replaced by an iron one. after 135
! years of continuous service. Aside
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-29
Special to The Globe.

Special to The Globe
NEW YORK, March 2S.-Will wire
less biography very soon supersede the
present system of telegrap hing by
Wire? This question has been answer
ed in the negative-both as regards
submarine cabling and overland tele-
graphing-by Vice President and Cen
eral Manager Ward, of the Commercial
Gable company.
On the other hand, DR.. Michael L.
Pupin, professor of electro mechanics
at Columbia university, asserts that
the invention of a new application of
the mercury vapor tube, by which it
can be used as an interrupter, and en-
ployed for the purpose of setting up
oscillations marks the point in the de-
velopment of wireless telegraphy which
places it on a practical basis for every
day commercial use
The device which has brought wire
less telegraphy to this remarkable
stage of advancement in it's practical
adoption to the daily uses of business
life, and which, taking the view of so
emEent an authority as Prof. Pupin,
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-29
Chicago G
Florida Limited

New equipment and more
luxurious than ever. This
year an exclusively Pull
man train on a special
schedule all the way
through via Chicago &
Eastern Illinois Railroad,
Nashville, Atlanta and
Jacksonville.
Through Pullman Draw
ing-room, Observation and
Library Sleeping Cars to
St. Augustine, Tampa and
Townsville, Ga. Dining
carmealservice that pleases
the most fastidious.
Athoroughly
train and a short journey
CHICAGO &
EASTERN ILLINOIS r. r.
Call on home ticket ageat or address
". n. RICHARDSON
Gen. Pass. Agent C. & e. I. r. r., CHICAGO
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-29
HER NEW VOCABULARY.

She possessed a mind discerning.
That was stored and crammed with learn
ing,
And her thoughts, forever burning.
She could suitably express.
All her sentences were rounded
And her words imposing sounded;
l was really quite astounded
As listened, I. confess.
1t was rather an infection,
All this verbal unrestriction;
But her elegance Of diction,
Each precise and polished phrase,
And the beautiful selection
OF the words and their connection
And her most correct infection
They were quite beyond all praise
But I saw her very lately,
And she did not talk ornately;
All that language suave and stately
She no longer kept on tap.
She was saying. "Bessume diddums
Where the bad old pin got hiddums
In his muzzer's precious kiddums''
To the baby in her lap.
Boston Budget.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-29
Away From
Cold Weather

Reach Florida, the Land
of Easter, tomorrow even
ing by leaving Chicago at
one o'clock this afternoon
only thirty hours to
Summer on the new
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1903-03-29

Recent British experience is claimed
to show that propeller blades of circu-
lar shape have much more powerful
grip OF the water than those of oval
form.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

The board of supervisors adjourned
Saturday afternoon, having completed
the business of the April session in one
week. But little business was transact
ed aside from allowing an unusually
large list of claims, principally witness
fees in the numerous criminal cases from
Grand River. The board also granted
the petition from Richland township
asking that two voting precincts be es-
tablished in that township. One pre-
cinct embraces all land lying in sections
| to "a inclusive to be known as the
Westervllle precinct, and the other all
in sections Is to. So inclusive to be
known as Grand River precinct. Here
tofors all the yeters Of the township had
to 90 to Westerville to vote, but now
there will b. voting precincts st both
Grand Riyer and HestsrYille.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
HURST

We are showing a goodly assortment
Of all wool art squares in our carpet room
up stairs. They are very popular floor
coverings and come in pretty modest styles
in range Of sizes to fit most rooms. You
are welcome to see them.
Did you buy any of the children's ten
cent stockings advertised by us two or
three weeks ago? If you did you know
about them If you didn't, better try 3
pair for a quarter. After Saturday they Il
be 1oc straight.
An elaborate line Of shirtings and
waistings at Ioc, 15c, 18c, 25c and up to
SOC per yard. Desirable styles for shirt
waists and summer dresses. Over 400
styles See them if you can. If you cant
come, write us.
Smart walking skirts in durable, .styl-
ish cloths at $3.50 to $500. Cheaper
ones at $1.75 to $500. They are made
right and have the correct swing. If you
are hard to fit We'll make anyof the better
grades to order for you without extra
charge.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Bunched up lot Of black dress goods
from the 85c, eoc and 500 lines and
place them on sale this moning at Is scents
per yard. All new spring goods compris-
ing Examines, NIohairs and fancy Nlelrose
weaves. If interested in black goods you
can save by coming early.
Butterick patterns are not only the
best patterns made but they are the easiest
to work from. We carry them in stock.
We carry a handsome line in ladies
undermuslins in popular priced qualities.
These are made in a sanitary factory and
the workmanship is much better than you
usually get in ready made underwear.
Well be glad to have you make compar-
isons.
Say men! Ever see a SELF Perfecto
$500 shoe? They are made from many
kinds Of good feathers in several styles and
shapes Prime selected welt soles, cor
rectly lasted uppers and all seams insured
against ripping. They are made for wear
and $500.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

A telegram was received Saturday ali.
nouncing the sudden death from heart
disease OF John P. Finley at Gering,
Nebraska, at $3.50 the previous evening.
Mr.. Finley was for many years quite
prominent in the affairs of. Leon, being
for several years editor of the Journal,
post master and later city marshal for q
number of years. He located in Ne
braska several years since. He leaves
three children, Harry, of Muncie, Ind;
Miss Eloise Finley and Mrs. Helen
Daily, of Leon, and brother, Charlo,
and sister, Mrs. T. s. Arnold, also OF
Leon. The funeral was held at Gering
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Frank Dingman, of Burrell, township,
topped the horse market last Saturday
when he sold two-year.old colt which
he raised, to Sam Downey, of near De-
catur, for $l70, and good judges say il ia
the best colt ever raised in Decatur
county. He also sold the mother of the
colt the same day for $l10, a pretty
good figure when it is considered she
was getting old and was far from sound.
Frank firmly believes it pays to raise
good horses. The colt was sired by @.
M. Lindsey's horse.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Attorney G. w. Hoffman has received
word that the Iowa Supreme Court has
affirmed the decision Of the Decatur
county district court in the case of S. FL.
Brown. appellant vs.. Vesta v. Holden
ct al.This was an action brought to fore
close mortgage and the defendant re.
sisted the foreclosure on the ground that
the mortgage was secured through
fraudulent representations as to the
value Of the property which Mrs. Hol.
den purchased. The lower court re.
duoed the mortgage about 81, 200. It il
decided victory for Mr.. Hoffman and
his associate council. Harvey 4 Parrish,
and the Leon attorneys have good
reason to rejoics over the decision % il
eRyps them i fSs Of NEARLY q 1000.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

G. G. Dye, of Woodland township, has
been appointed by Governor Cummins
a delegate from Decatur county to the
Good Roads Convention to be held at
St. Louis April 9th, 2Sth and 10Th. No
man in Decatur county takes more in
teres! in the Improvement of the pub.
lie highways than Mr.. Dye and his ap-
pointment is one eminently fit to be
made.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Edward Johnston the young farmer
who was sent to the insane hospital at
Clarlnda from Woodland a few weeks
ago, died Saturday morning. John T..
Caster accompanied the remains to this
city on the noon train Sunday, the fun.
eral being held from the M. 4. church
Sunday afternoon conducted by Elder
l.. M. Kob, of Garden Grove.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

The trial of Matt Hunter for the MUIR
der of Homer Holland at Mt. Ayr will
be commenced at Osceola next Monday.
On the first trial at Mt. Ayr Hunter
was found guilty and sentenced to the
penitentiary for life, but the supreme
court granted him new trial and the
case was sent to Osceoa on change OF
venue. The case will be tried before
Judge Parrish.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Leon Home Nurseries in good condi.
ton. We are heavily stocked on apple
and peach trees and will give special in
ducements to commercial orchards.
Have general line Of the finest stock
ever handled for spring trade, which
will open up April LIST.
w. A. GARRETT,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

When in Leon get your warm meals
and hot and cold lunches at DERRICK 8
restaurant. They have everything in
season, cooked in the best style. Oysters
served in all styles. and the finest line
of confectionery, fruit, cigars and to
bacco in the city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

8. Q. Penniwell, the expert meat cut.
ter, at Grogan' s market has always had
the reputation of being first class cut
ter of steaks, and he has now establish.
ed a good reputation of slicing fingers
as well. Last Friday while cutting
steak he cut through and sliced off the
end of his finger, taking about half the
nail, and cutting the flesh of smooth
just at the end of the bone.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

County Treasurer w. H. Young was
able to come up town Monday the first
time for ten days, having been confined
to the house with severe attack of
lagrippe. Ex-auditor George w. Sears
has been assisting deputy Sanger with
the work in the treasurer's office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

The members of the 13 Club gave one
Of their open meetings at the spacious
home of Mrs. Marion F. Stookey Mon.
day evening at which their husbands
were present. A delicious supper was
served, the table being decorated with
Easter lilies and carnations, and carna-
tions we're presented to each guest. The
evening was spent with music and
games, and was thoroughly enjoyed.
The Is Club is great believer in social
as well.as literary meetings. The invit-
ed guests Of the club we're Mrs. J. p,
Hall, of Denver, and Mrs. Chas. Dupree
Smith of this city.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

W. S. Buttertield, of Palmyra, one of
the prominent stock breeders of the
state was here the past week looking at
the fine herd of ked Polled cattle owned
by w. H. Hazlet.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. ghomas Jackson, of
High Point, are RI oicing over the arriv-
al of pretty litt.h airl baby at their
home last Friday. g9t3
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Don't forget the Cattle. Horse and
General Farm sale to be held at the
Kingston farm near Weldon, on Thurs
day, April 90, 1908, by l.. A. Petefsh,
executor.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

M. F. Oxford, public spirited citizen
of GAINESVILLE comes out in an article in
the GAINESVILLE News advocating the pur-
chase Of the block recently occupied by
the Methodist and Christian churches
for public park and offers to head a
list with subscription of 5000 for that
purpose.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

There will be nice lot of fresh COWS
sold at the executors sale near Weldon,
Iowa, Thursday, April 90, 1908.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

While INDUCING in friendly scuftle
with DR.. A. Brown at kraft's clothing
store Tuesday evening Vivian Beard
thrust his left hand through the glass of
a show case and his hand was badly cut
by the broken glass.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Losr-On the road east from Leon, a
martin boa. Finder please return tc
The REPORTER office. $500 reward
offered.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Through Mr.. j. r. Bowsher we learn
of the death Of one of the members of
famous 1llth Alaska Club, Mr.. Julius
Cook, Of st. Louis, who represented the
Haydock Buggy Co. Mr. Cook attend.
ed the reunion in this city last August
and made many warm friends who will
be panied to learn of his demise. He
died in California and was buried at
st. Louis April 18th.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

There will be some road and draft
horses, colts and filleys sold at the Pete.
fish executors sale Thursday, April %,
1903, near Weldon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

E. H. Kahler, the liveryman at Wei.
don, bought three Blees buggies for his
barn of Bowsher & Biddison at Weldon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

There was partial eclipse of the
moon last Saturday about 7:30 p. m.
observed by many of our citizens.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Friends in this city are in receipt of
invitations from Mrs. Emma M. Sanford
requesting their presence at the marri-
age of her daughter Stella to MIR. Fleet
wood Huntington Westfeldt at Imman.
uel Presbyterian church, Los Angeles.
California, on Wednesday evening,
April goth. Many friends of the bride
in this city where her childhood days
were spent extend hearty congratula-
tions.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

j. H. Moss, of Princeton, No. stopped
over night in this city Tuesday, having
in charge his ward, Mrs. Mary Johnson,
of Saline, who had been adjudged in
sane and was being taken to the Miss
ouri state insane hospital at st. Joe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Mr.. and Mrs. Josiah Hamilton. of
Kingston left Monday for Big Piney,
Wyoming, where Mr.. Hamilton has
purchased large ranch with the in.
tention of making that country his
future home. Mr.. Hamilton has has
not however sold his Decatur county
t2rm, and we trust at some time will
shclde to return to Iowa again. They
are most estimable family and we are
indeed sorry to see them leave. Az; sS
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

The REPORTER editor and wife, and J..
A. Caster and wife, who represented the
Garden Grove Express on the Texas
trip of the Iowa State Editorial Associa-
ton returned Sunday afternoon from q
most enjoyable ten day trip touching
all of the important points in the Lone
Star state. An extensive account of the
trip Will be published next week.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Rev. sadler, the tantaled editor of the
Baptist Record at Hmssston, spent last
Thursday in this ely and made The
REPORTER pleasant ,alN
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Henry McKern went to Corydon last
Friday and accompanied his daughter,
Miss Ollie home. She has been taking
treatment at an infrmary in that city
for the past two months being totally
blind when she went there, but can
now gee as we'll as anyone, and it is
thought her eyes haye been permanent.
ly cured.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Just received-A stock of carpet felt.
Will protect carpets from moths. Sold
by Q. F. Fransham & Son.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

II. D. Harrell, of Alton, who was for.
merly section foreman on the @ at this
place YVES down this branch Sunday
gathering up laborers for an extra gang
which he will have charge of the coming
summer, using about rs men. He
gathered them up all along the line, the
following going from this place: Ed
Harris, Dusky Zimmerman, Jess Albee,
Jess Adair, Floyd Hoffman, Geo. Stat
zell, Bert Craig and Elmer Clymer.
The men will receive $l.60 per day the
first month and SIZE after that.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

j. E. Leeper, of Pleasanton, went to
Keokuk Monday to serve as grand
juror at the April term of the u S.
court, and Prof. j. M. Howell of Davis
City, went the same day to serve on the
petit Jury.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Calvin Kentner has taken position
as helper at the @ depot and will learn
railroad work.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

G. w. Messenger, chef train dispatch.
er at Ottumwa, spent last Wednesday
night in this city. He is making tour
OF his division arranging for extra time
for station men.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

A bouncing son weighing 81 pounds
was born to Rev. and Mrs. G. w. Reeder
Tuesday morning.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

John Butler has returned with his
family from Delphos and has been given
the position of one of the Q sections,
taking the place of Lee Jennings WHO'S
transferred to section foreman at Red.
ding.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

7. II. schenck received a telegram
Tuesday from Lamar, Colorado, that his
son Ed, vino went to Colorado for his
health last fall, was very low and for
aim to come at once. Mr.. Schenck left
TOR Lamar on the noon train.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Sheriff r. d. Martin has been on the
sick list the past week suffering from
lagrippe.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
FOXY TOM in town.

Rape, Blue Grass and all other seeds
on hand. BowsHER & BILDIsoN,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Buy your large window glass ard
putty of 9. F. Fransham & Son, the
lumbermen.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Relatives in this city have received
word of the death of Mrs. Sarah j..
Bridges, wife of G. NJ. Bridges, who
years ago was resident of this city en-.
gagged in the hardware business, at her
home in Seattle, Wash, on March 25th.
Mrs. Bridges was a twin sister of Mrs
S. Fl. Lorey of this city, and sister Of
j. F. and S. G. Penniwell.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
A fine boy arrived at the home of
Samuel Smith, of Woodland township,
Monday morning.

Detrick's restaurant is the popular
place in Leon for warm meals and lunch
es. The best of everything to eat.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

j. z. Layton, who has been critically
i'll for several weeks was slightly inn
proved yesterday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Good baled hay for 80 cents per bale.
Will deliver two or more bales.
BOWsHER Il BIDDIsoN.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
See FOXY TOM next week.

When you want an enjoyable and
fragrant smoke try Little Squaw ciyar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16
Lee Jennings of Leon has been APP
pointed section boss at Redding.

For RENT room house. Work
horse for sale. 34tf j. Z. HARRIS.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Mrs. Sarah Collins Tong, mother of
Mrs. o. P. Barnett, of this city, died at
her home near Pleasanton Friday even
ing at o'clock, after an illness of sever.
al months. She was buried Saturday
afternoon at O'Clock at Freedom GEM
etery.
The little sons of VIM. Adair and Geo.
Shaw while playing in the timber in
Woodland township one day last week
made peculiar find. Protruding from
the end of a big log which had lain on
the ground so long that it had rotted
and crumbled to dust was the end of
gun which proved to be Winchester
rifle 1915 calibre the shells of which
were about three inches in length. 1t
had evidently been hidden in the log
many years ago, but was in fair state
of preservation. There has been con-
siderable speculation as to how the
rifle came to be hidden and left in the
woods.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Albert Biddison informed us Tuesday
morning that he had cut blue grass in
his yard which measured s GIG inches
in height, which is pretty good for the
18th of April. The outlook for spring
pasture in this section was never better.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

If you want farm sold or want
d farm loan at lowest rate of in
terest and best terms go to e. j.
Sankey, southeast corner Main
and Commercial streets, Leon, la.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Mrs. w. B. Hamilton, for many years
a resident of this county died at her
home in Des Moines last Saturday. Her
remains were brought to Decatur yes
terday and the funeral held at Pales.
tine church at l o'clock, conducted by
Ed. II. HI. Hubbel, pastor of the Leon
Christian church, interment being at
Palestine burial ground.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1903-04-16

Caster Bros. haye their mill machin-
cry in the waterworks building in oper-
alton and will grind meal and feed on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday until
May LIST when they will move to the
frame building just east of Evans block
formerly occupied by the Bee Hive
store, 32.3t