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Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

They have discovered in the
cerebro-spinal fluid of persons who
have died from the sleeping sick
ness parasites technically known as
trypanosomes, and have ascertained
that the parasites are conveyed from
sick to healthy people through the
agency Of the tsetse ny. Expert
ments were tried with monkeys. Flies
were fed on a sleeping sickness case
and then allowed to bite the animals,
which were found afterward to have
become infected with the parasite.
The rapid progress of the disease is
ascribed to the ending of native wars.
There Is more intercourse between
the blacks now than there was. They
travel far and near in the service OF
the white man or about their own
affairs. Negroes from the upper
Congo have gone down the stream.
caught the disease there, and returned
home to disseminate 1T.
South Africa has always been
plagued with a tsetse fly whose bite
is fatal to cattle. Now 1t appears
that tropical Africa has worse plague
in fly whose bite Is fatal to human
beings. The fly is more formidable
adversary Of white men who wish to
develop Africa than are the most
warlike native tribes. They can be
conquered and pacified. while little
winged insects cannot be.-Chicago
Tribune.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

lens In the Visayan tongue. speak the
Tagalog lingo, besides Spanish and
some knglisn. Even In their own
country they were regarded as
freaks" in the showman's parlance,
and spent several years giving exhibit
tons of native and Spanish dances and
the acrobatlc feats Of the southern
tribes. About q year ago they went
to Manila, where they made their ap-
pearance at the American theaters be-
fore the soldiery Of the United States.
Soon after their arrival they were Sc
cured for the Philippine exhibit at the
st. Louis worlds fair. They were
brought to the United States q few
weeks ago. in advance Of the fair. that
they might become acclimated and &C
customed to the food and water Of this
country. They are spending the inter-
val before the opening Of the exposl-
ton in California
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

very sensible arrangement. There are
certain features of planning that should
always go with every well-regulated
house. no matter what the size of its
situation, and a careful study Of the
floor plans here given will. from the
standpoint of living in the house, con-
firm anyone in his ideas Of the care and
consideration given to this subject.
Such houses as this are in demand all
over the country and can be built by
the hundreds If placed in the proper To-
calities.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

ries Of the erection of good house. and
what a large amount of hard thinking
must be done before the subject takes
actual shape in bricks and mortar.
Every man about to build should have
q years good solid thinking on the
subject. He must first get settled down
TO the matter Of site. The subject Of
site is of first importance, and too
much caution cannot be exercised in the
selection.
We show herewith design suitable
for such a home. The plans show a
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12
THE TSETSE FLY'S VENOM.
Little African Insects Bite Cause Of
the Sleeping Sickness with It's
Direful Results.

The house fly disseminates typhoid
fever germs. The bite of the mosquito
may result In an attack of yellow
fever or malarial fever. The latest
medical discovery is that the sleep.
ing sickness Is occasioned by the
bite Of one of the varieties Of the
tsetse fly. The name given to that
disease describes 1t reasonably well.
The first symptom of an attack is q
Discrimination to work. The patient
takes an unusual amount Of rest. He
becomes drowsy and dull. He spends
more and more time in his bed and
becomes more lethargic, and finally
passes into a state Of coma from
which he never RECEIVERS.
Although the disease has been
known for a long time, not until re-
Gently was an attempt made to find
fits cause. That was because 1t had
q limited range. 1t was confined to
a narrow strip of territory on the
west coast OF Africa. between the
mouth of the Senegal and Loundo,
in Portuguese West Africa. A few
yeas ago it was noticed that the
sleeping sickness was advancing along
the Congo. Finally 1t reached the
shores OF the Victoria Nyanza, far
In the interior, and nearly depopu-
lated extensive regions Then the
disease became q serious matter. It
interfered with trade and commerce
with French, Belgian and English
projects for the exploitation Of Az
rica. Therefore, the scientists began
investigating. They have discovered
the cause of the malady. but have
found no cure.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

YUAN and Martina de la Cruz, a
brother and sister, were the sec
ond and third children in a Fill
pino family of eight. Their elder
brother, living in Manila, is SO years
old, feet inches high. and weighs
13s pounds. Martina, the next eldest,
Is 81 years OH and q inches high.
Juan. the next in age, is ~ years old
and 20 inches high. Their parents and
ne Eve youngest children. all of whom
are dead, were Of average height.
Brother and sister are respectively sew
en- and nine inches smaller than Cen.
Tom Thumb. Juan has been married
and Is the father Of boy, eight years
old. He Is as large as any child of
that age IN the islands. His wife, who
was Filipino Of normal size. died
three years ago The midget's read and
urlto and perform arithmeticai prob
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12


- Americans and English
women. We have worn brown all the
winter, and look for lighter things for
summer wear; there has also been a
perfect rage for brown taffeta and spot
ted silks, as we'll as for brown chiffon
chiffon-yoile, and sole de chine, for even
ing wear; these lire mostly trimmed with
beautiful embroideries. verging from
deepest brown to palest yellow. The
lemon tone, though lovely In itself. is
rarely becoming; nevertheless, this
particular shade intermingled with a
tender green will be a feature OF the
toilette de vile.
White, OF course, maintains Its popu-
larity, and will gain further success.
for white does duty on so many occa-
sions, and nearly always looks well.
1t is the favorite frock in cloth for
the races, and In souple fabrics 1t Is
the most popular for the toilette de
diner and the demi-toilette.
Silver gray and lace are very chic.
and crepon de sole, In palest pinks.
blues and mauves, is in request for the
toilette de jeune file.
Some OF the new coarse linen en-
broideries land here white is very pop
ular) will be an important feature Of
the early summer frocks for the Bots.
We are promised some coarse can
vases, very like linen, with little pat
terms woven therein. In most cases
these frocks are for the street or the
Bots in the morning. and, therefore.
will be simple to degree, made with
very high collars, bolero bodice and
the full killed skirts that clear the
ground.
The real trotteuse, namely, the skirt
above the ankles. Is only worn in the
country. The skirt for town wear Just
clears the ground. and the toilette de
reception falls in heavy folds all round
the feet and Is gagged, gathered.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12
Art in Architecture
Designed and Written Especially
for this Paper

The convenience of the arrangement
OF this design is apparent on exam
ination Of the floor plans. 1t all de-
ponds on the inmates Of such house
whether 1t improves with age. or, on
the other hand. from carelessness and
Indifference 1t is allowed to so to rack
and ruin. The principal architectural
feature Of the front hall. which is OF
good size, is an ornamental staircase Of
neat design. The parlor On the right
is quite large. and the hail, parlor. libra
ry and dining-room are all connected
by wide sliding doors, TO be thrown
together on occasion. The dining-room
is connected with the kitchen through
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

side is plastered with cement plaster.
The size of the building is 311s by SAN
feet not including the front porch and
steps. Height Of ceilings: Cellar, eight
feet; first story, ten feet; second story.
nine feet. The foundation is of good
stone, Is inches thick. All outside work
usually painted has three coats best
paint; inside filled and finished with
hard oil. The house is heated by furnace
and has been built complete, including
foundation, plumbing and heating, for
$o'oVo' Z. A. PAYNE.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

WITHIN the last quarter century
w architecture has made great
progress. and the American archi-
tectural talent has been greatly devel-
oped. We perceive the change in the
appearance of the towns and cities here
and there over the country. There is
still much to be desired, but beginning
has been made, and great advances are
observable. The architects object
should be, IL his genius be equal to his
task. to so design building as to give
It an air either of sublimity or beauty.
No one who has rot had the expert
ence can realize what large amount
of work is necessary In the prelimina-
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12
THE LITTLE WORDS.

You'd be surprised, I'm sure. to know
How far little word can go.
How many miles II runs away
Up hill and down. n single day:
How many angry hearts II wakes.
How many pleasant friends II makes:
What very wise things II can tell,
What very simple ones. as well;
How very busy. brave and true,
How very false and lazy. TOO.
So. take good care before that word
BY anybody else IL heard
That II shall truly worthy be
To join a happy company
or helpful words. that march with grace
And bear sweet sunshine In the face.
Frank walcott HUT. in Youths Com
panion.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12
SENSIBLE TOWN OR SUBURBAN HOME.

a passage. from which the inside stairs
go to the cellar. The pantry, to the left
Of the kitchen. is fitted with pastry Ia
BILE, flour bins and ample cupboards. A
cellar under the whole house is fitted
with furnace room, laundry and other
necessary apartments. The construc-
tion is Of the best throughout. The tim
bers are Of sound pine. well seasoned
and free from damaging defects. The
studding of outside walls are two by
six. sheathed and papered outside and
covered with half-inch pine siding. In
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12
THE MODES OF PARIS

tucked. frilled and fiounced in every
possible way. All the Pompadour silks
and taffetas must naturally be made up
in this wise to suit the period in which
they we're originated. Every form Of
ruching may be used and fantastic old
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12
Iron from Human Hair.

M. Gaub. the French chemist, says
that II the hair crop could all be shorn
from the women Of Francefor one year
It could be made to produce 1,o22.0Oo
pounds Of iron.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

He question " color IS 4
very important one. and
one to which I think the
girl of to-day does NOT
give sufficient attention.
Continually TO l warn the
fair-haired girl against the
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

ARIS.-It IL curious how
many toilettes de reception
are being made up in brown
over here, not, however, as
much for Parisians as for
Americans and English
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1904-05-12

AN AtTEhNOON IOl1rsA 1E.
In white cloth trimmed with nat tucks
and circles formed OF gallon; fichu Of
mousseline de sole.
world trimmings. Some are -pinked
out, some are doubled and arranged in
patterns.
Many Of the best toilettes for elderly
women are in black and white. rose du
Barry. taffeta. pervenche blue. and
palest lemon
ANNETTE GIRvT..
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
pleasanton,

Mr.. and Mrs. Chas. Cornett have the
sympathy Of their friends in their be-
reavement over the loss Of their infant
babe Friday night, which died during
birth. The little remains were inferred
Saturday.
G. E. Gardner returned Tuesday from
Leon.
Ivan Beach shipped train of stock
Monday to Chicago. Walter Parker
and Vim. Clumpett went with them.
Three Of our lads tired of home and
parents Monday night and chit" the
world square in the face. 1t is not
known what their destination was.
Their names are Leo Sneethen, Nc r.
Willis and Lee Campbell. We all look
for them in before the week is out, a
much wiser set Of boys.
George Baker was here Monday look
ing after business matters.
The meetings at the M. E. church are
still in progress.
The election passed off quietly Tues
day.
John Burnett and family left Tuesday
for Red Oak to make their future home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Salem

Blanche Leeper Sundayed at home.
Winnie Housh was. looking after her
interests in The REPORTER voting con-
test in this vicinity Tuesday.
Tom Fox and family were trading in
Pleasanton Saturday.
M. Linden and FL. r. Slower attended
the political meeting at Eden Center
Thursday night.
A. S. Tharp, republican candidate for
clerk, was looking after his interests in
these parts Monday.
ON. Pace delivered hogs in Leon
Wednesday.
A. W. Davis had force saving wood
Friday and Saturday.
IA. g. Scott candidate for auditor was
looking after his political fences in
these parts Friday.
Mrs. ]. II. Slower spent Sunday at the
home of her parents, Mcintosh Hill and
wife.
A. E. Poole and wife had business in
Pleasanton Saturday.
A. G. Dale and A. J. Woolsey and
wives were guests of Geo. Moore and
wife Sunday.
J. B. Dale and family spent Sunday
with Mrs. Dale's parents.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Van Vert

Grandpa Skidmore died at the home
Of his son six miles north of this city
last Thursday. He was 81 years Of age
Funeral services were held at the Chris
tian church, Friday at 2:30- by Rev. B. e
Yontz.
DR.. and Mrs. Todd, of Kansas, came
Friday for visit with friends in this
city.
A series Of evangelistic meetings com
menced at the Christian church Satur-
day evening, Oct. 20, with Rev. B. E.
Yontz in charge, There has already
been two converted and added to the
church..
Rev. Chas. Ward came Friday to
assist Rev. Yontz few nights with the
meetings.
Anna Bell returned to her home at
Diagonal Monday after visiting few
days with her friend, Mary johnson.
Loran Thompson is empioyedaas one OF
the clerks in G. NJ, Grimm's store.
Mr.. Warner, Of Leon, was IN town Fri
day.
Mrs. Henry Hauenstein and two
daughters visited Friday and Saturday
with the formers sister, Mrs. j. T.
Thompson.
Lannie Meek, of Leon,was visitor in
our public school Monday.
Prof. Lyons and wife, of Garden
Grove, attended the teachers conven-
tion at this place Friday and Saturday,
Oct. 18th and 10th.
Mr.. Carman, wife and family left
Thursday for their new home at Camrie
Mo. We are sorry to see them leave.
Cliff Carman left Friday for Hamburg
for visit with relatives.
There was a party given at the home
of Mr.. Porter and wife Wednesday eve
ming, Oct. IS, in honor of their son Fred
Games were played and good time en-
joyed by all. Those present were as
follows:
Misses Elsie Hall, Arlie Worden
Abbie and Hattie Minor, Media and
Clella Thompson, Hazel Hall, Lola Kane
Sylvester and Jennie Gould, Ella and
Grace Mote, Dulla Fuller, Mary Rhodes
and Ef1ie Creswell.
Messrs Ernie and Clyde Saylor, Bert
and Lew Simmerman, Erwin Strohm
Claud and Ernie Collins, Loran Thomp
son, Roscoe Hall, George Walsh, Clar
ence Gee, Orie Erwin, Jess Holt, Guss
Rhodes, Will Powers and Fred Porter.
Mrs. Clint Cole, of Grand River, at
tended Grandpa Skidmore's funeral here
Friday. :
Mamie LETTER is able to be out AGAR
after few days of severe illness.
Perry Minor, of Guide Rock, Neb.
came Monday to spend the winter will
relatives.
Mamie Letter, Bessie Skidmore, Lol;
Kane and Grace Mote spent Sunday
evening with Media and Celia Thomp
son.
Rev. Morris, pastor of the Christian
church of Weldon and his congregation
attended church at this place Saturda.
evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Center

Mr.. Offield's son has been sick with
typhoid fever for several weeks.
Frank Gardner attended the w. B.
Robbins sale.
The humorous editor Gus finch, of the
Lariat and Mr.. Brown, the nominee for
auditor were at the Robbins sale.
Mr.. Brown changed his little daugh-
terfrom the Franklin cemetery to the
Leon cemetery. Mr.. Stout's body was
also moved.
The representative of THE REPORTER
gave out the spicy REPORTER to the
attendants of the Sears sale. 1t was
one of the best sales of the season.
Messrs. Patterson Bros, of Lamont,
purchased number of the most valu-
able cattle at the Sears sale.
James Stewart and wife have rela-
tives from Indiana visiting them. They
are on their way to Oklahoma to see the
country.
There is evolution in evidence even
in "Dunkards Drive" the new building
in the western terminus is an improve
ment over the old one.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
THEY NEVER FAIL.
That is What They Say About
Them in Leon and it is,
Therefore, Reliable.

Another proof, some more evidence,
Leon testimony to swell the long list of
advocates who endorse the old quaker
remedy, Doan's Kidney Pills. Read
this convincing endorsement of the
claims made for that remarkable pre-
paration: M %
Mrs. M. L. Cosler, wife of M. L. Cos
Ter, farmer living southeast of Leon
says: "My kidneys bothered me for six
or seven years causing dull aching in
the small of the back As if backache
at times very pronounced were not suffi-
Gent to bring discomfort to the ordi-
nary mortal the secretions from the kid
neys were highly colored and had
more or less rheumatism which located
itself in my shoulders. Advertisements
about Doan's Kidney Pills which stated
that they were specific for the kid
neys induced me to go to Van Werden's
drug store for box. The treat
ment certainly helped. When the
action and condition of the kid
ney secretions became normal the last
attack of the backache ceased. Ialso
knew of a case of child who lacked
proper control over the action of the
kidney secretions. Doan's Kidney Pills
We're given him and help of a most pro-
nounced kind resulted" o
For sale by all dealers. Price 80 cts.
Foster-M ilburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y, sole
agents for the United States.
Remember the name Doan's and take
no substitute. s..s
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Decatur

The sixty-irst semi-annual session Of
the Christian District Conference of the
M. E. church which was held here last
week was well attended and very in
tefesting program carried out. NJ
conference next year will be held sc
Promise City.
Mrs. Marie Basham, of Des Moines.
was here the first of the week in her
official capacity of Inspector for the W.
r. G. and found the Decatur Lodge in
good condition.
Mrs. Arthur Tharp and Miss Nellie
Craig, of Leon, were in town Tuesday
evening.
Miss Della Cherrington of Leon is
visiting her parents, G. K. Cherrington
and wife.
Mrs. Wood and daughter Pearl were
guests at Granville Cochran's Saturday.
Miss Bertha Hammer is visiting her
parents, Mr.. and Mrs. John Hammer.
G. r. Riley and family left the first of
the week for visit at the ST. Louis Ex-
position. Archie Haven will have
charge of the lumber business during
Mr.. Riley's absence.
Mrs. Wilson Long and son Dewey, Of
Davis City, spent Thursday with her
parents, ]. w. Long and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Condor, of ST. Joseph.
Mo-, are visiting her parents, Samuel
Chamberlin and wife.
Mrs. VIM. Woodland left Friday for a
visit with relatives in Osceola.
S. Woodmansee is quite sick at the
home of John Mclaughlin. u
Mrs. Kirby Shotts, of Kansas, is visit
ing her father, J. G. Negley.
Mesdames Winfield Cash and Thomas
TulllS were Leon visitors Friday,
| VIM. Logan of Burrell was in town the
last of the week.
Newman Anderson and wife, Fred
Fisher and wife and Bessie Brazelton
were guests of Minnie Downey Sunday.
Bessie Brazelton is visiting the St.
Louis Exposition.
GRev. Samson, of Van Vert, occupied
the pulpit at the M. E. church Sunday.
Sam Milsap and family and DR.. Marsh
Camp and family were guests Sunday Of
Grandma Shields.
Miss Mabel Haven visited with Pearl
Riley Sunday.
Rev. Scott Jones occupied the pulpit
at the Christian church Sunday eve
ming.
Sharp Chamberlin left Friday for
Glenwood, Iowa.
| o. B. Creal and wife, Mrs. vanHorn
and Sherman Robbins and wife visited
at J. w. Longs Tuesday.
Miss Pink Watson spent Sunday with
Leon relatives.
What's the secret of happy, vigorous
health? Simply keeping the bowels, the
stomach, the liver and kidneys strong
and active. Burdock Blood Bitters does.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Tuskeego

Rev. Harvey filed his regular APP
pointment here Sunday.
Emmit Patrick, of Ringgold county
and 0. Barnes and families took dinner
Sunday with Mrs. Laura Barnes.
Rev. G. W. Smith is holding revival
meetings at Davis City.
Maggie and Oracle Carroll Sundayed
with Gail Ballinger.
Mrs. Chas. Ray and children, of White
Leg, South Dakota, are visiting with
her parents, George Payton and wife
and other relatives.
Chas. Piercy and family spent Sunday
at w. NJ. Piercys.
Mrs. Ella Dunbar and children called
on Mrs. A. A. Pierey Thursday evening.
Lulu Payton is visiting this week at
Emmit Patricks near Lee.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-11-10
Burrell

Jay Sellers and wife and A. e. Finch
and wife were Decatur callers Tuesday.
Mrs. Mullin and Nancy Barrett were
Decatur callers Wednesday.
@. P. Shaffner had business at Deca-
tur Wednesday ~ - ~: ssanah 1884
Nancy Barrett helped Mrs. Finch with
her sewing Thursday and Friday.
A. Il. Finch helped 4. Quick husk corn
Thursday and Friday.
Vira McGahuey and Mrs. Pierce were
Leon callers Wednesday.
Sellers brothers threshed for Mr..
Oiler Friday.
Milt Williams and wife were Decatur
callers Friday.
Mrs. yira McGahuey called on Mrs.
Deamer Friday.
Mrs. Jennie Miller visited her sister,
Mrs. Ada Mcdowell Thursday.
Garfield Mcdowell and wife are the
proud parents Of a fine new boy at their
home.
Frank Sellers was Leon caller Sat
urday.
Mr.. Durham and wife, of Beaconsfield,
visited With. W. Mullin and family
Friday and Saturday and left Sunday
for Woodland to visit relatives.
John Mcdowell attended lodge at De-
catur Saturday evening.
b. T. Rauch and sons were Decatur
callers Saturday.
S. McGahuey and A. e. Finch and
their wives visited at T. M. Quick's Sun
day.
Jacob Miller and family visited his
mother Sunday.
Ned Miller accompanied Mrs. Kate
Grogan to Leon Saturday.
George Williams and Nellie Miller
visited at Ed Williams Sunday.
Mr.. Henderson and wife, of Decatur,
visited their daughter, Mrs. D. Williams
Sunday.
Mesdames c. P. shaffner and Eta
Ellars visited Mrs. Hattie Carroll Sum
day.
Jay Sellers and T. I. Baker and their
wives went nutting over by Tuskeego
Sunday.
Quite number enjoyed dance at
A. Miller's Saturday evening.
Ben Smith, of Ringgold county, has
been visiting relatives in this. vicinity
this week.