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The Washington times., 1904-03-13

ing in reality SO far from what he out
wardly appeared.
He put his hand on his fine full
chest and then felt the hard muscles Of
his arm. He wondered how much
change a year would make, though he
knew that the test would never be
made.
TO look at his trim, athletic figure
and rudy. bTonzed complexion. who
would believe that death had already
marked him as its own? His face. he
knew, was entirely composed, and his
step firm and springy. yet he felt that
If the truth were really known ne
should have a sign hung around his
neck. like the lepers IN ancient times,
bearing the inscription, 'Unclean."
He wondered how long it would take
him. provided he was willing TO wait,
to acquire the special grace given to
those of his kind to bear his anliction
with resignation.
Up TO this time he had felt the
awful anguish only mentally. The first
numbing effect of the blow had not yet
worn off, Like the man whom he had
once seen nlpped across the thighs by
the falling four-ton main hatch Of a
transport. he felt no pain for any one
or anything.
Now at last the devitalizing effect Of
the shock was beginning to wear on.
The first thrill Of this returning con-
seriousness was when he suddenly saw
the name-her name-in gaudy gold let
tiers across the windows Of the great
white stone building in front Of him
''Trenoweth 81 Co"
That name, which had been his great
est stimulant for so many weary years.
revived him now like strong wine. II
he had given his thoughts free vein, his
resolution might have failed him. For
the second time that day he plunged
without allowing himself time to think.
The boy IN the anteroom took his
card. but came back almost Immediately
and told him that MIR. Trenoweth was
very busy, as the market was erratic
and rather panicky. Would Mr.. Hol-
bridge drop in and see him after the
close. or would he can that evening at
the house?
Duncan sent back word that his BUSH
ness was Of a rather important charac-
ter and that he was about to leave
town. II Mr.. Trenoweth could spare
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24
rlr. RooseveIt and the south.

Colonel John s. Mosby the guerilla chief of the Confederaoy, has made public letter he received from MT. Roosevelt some weeks before the cleo ton. Colonel Mosby explains that he withheld the letter from publication until after the election in order that the presidents most partisan enemies could not class the document as an electioneering dodge.
 In the letter MT. Roosevelt speaks of the attacks persistently made upon him in the south, and says that he has not been aEgered but has been grieved. at the stubborn disposition of the southern people to misupderstand him. He points out that he is of southern ancestry on his mothers side, and that 1t is his great desire 10 see the south prosperous and happy.
 A vast deal of sentiment has been manufactured against Mir. Roosevelt in the southern states, on the most flimsy foundation. It is a safe prediction that the southern people will be glad to ac- knowledge their mistake before the end of the presidents new term.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24
THE ARIZONA ELECTION
St. Paul Dispatch Says, Left Question
 Of Efficacy of Prayer Open.

The fame of the Arizona election has already spread far and wide, not only the general results of the election but many of the local and minor incidents of it. The St. Paul, Minn., Dispatch has the following concerning an incl dent locally reported to have happened at the corner of Washington and Gen. ter street a few days before the cleo tiOn:
 Arizona is arid, and, therefore, it's humor is dry. During the recent cam paign a candidate for the legislature in Phoenix was stoutly opposed by the men of the cloth because, besides be- ing a democrat, he frequented saloons. One of the dominies met him election morning and said: You will be defeat ed, for I have prayed every day that you may be- We'll replied the can didate, I've rrayed every day that be elected, SO we will just leave it to God and see who has the most influ- ence." And the count showed that the candidate led all on his ticket This leaves the question of the efficacy of prayer still unsolved."
 It would be improper to give the name of the minister and it would be equally improper to herald the name of the confident and influential candidate to the world.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24
THE STATE AND THE CHILD.

Mrs. Frances Norton, it appears, has sublime faith in the power and effici- ency of the state. She would solve the divorce problem by having the state furnish the means for the support of all its children. As state funds are raised only by taxation Mrs. Norton implies that fathers would rather pay out their earnings in taxes than in the direct support of their children.
 Mrs. Norton knows little of human nature. If there is anything a man grudges to pay it is taxes. He may grumble over other bills, but he is fur ious over the assessors. He pays it because death and taxes are inevitable.
 No sane man would choose to give the best of his wages to the state and then have the state dictate how much or how little shall go to the support of his children. He would prefer to de- eide for himself what kind of food they
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

Gene Ware, commissioner of pen sions. has set at rest a lot of specula- ton concerning the date of his retire ment. In a single line to the presi- dent he rendered his resignation. The president, in reply, wrote a cordial letter, expressing his deep regret at MT. Wares determination to leave the job, and accepted the registration But neither named date at which the resignation should take effect. At once there were many assertions that the tender of the resignation, and it's ac- ceptance, ended the official connection of the commissioner with the bureau. MT. Ware now oblingingly explains that he expects to serve until the 18th of December, MT. Roosevelt having requested him to stay until that date.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

shall eat. what clothing they shall wear and how long they shall have the priv ilege of going to school
 Support of children by the state, in stead of solving the divorce problem, would only add to the number of divOr- ces. Frequently the only bond of union between husband and wife is the chil- dren. For their sake parents will bear and forbear with each other and make the best of existing conditions. The husband may hate his wife but blood tells The father loves his children and is not willing to see them in want
 If now the state is to become, as it were parent to the child in many cases there would be no reason for husband and wife to live together.
 Mrs. Norton's plan would break up the state, since the family is the unit of the state. With the state gone the funds for the support of children would be minus and nothing but chaos would be left.-Chicago Chronicle.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24
A DlsgruntIed Smith.

distinguished citizen of Atlanta, the Hon. T. Cuyler Smith. is asking the courts of his bailiwick to change his name. He is tired of the ancient patronymic Smith. There are too many Smiths, he says. He does not propose to drop the name altogether, but seeks legal assistance in making a shufne which will bring another name to the front instead of Smith. At present he is known as Telamon Cruger Cuyler Smith. He asks for authority to write 1t Telamon Cruger Smith Cuyler.
 But why Is Cuyler a better or more honorable patronymic than Smith {? Surely. no member of the great and honorable family of Smith in the state of Georgia has been doing anything to disgrace the tribe? From Captain John Smith of Virginia to Marcus Aurelius Smith of Arizona the line of Smiths Is held in high esteem. The name of Smith is written high on the tablets of fame in every land where English Is spoken. But Cuyler-what does Cuyler stand for? Who, for example, ever heard of whole comme nweaIth crying for twenty years for "Cuyler and statehood?" Not to mention the thousands of famous Smiths in the his tory of the world, it is only necessary
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

to recall, as we pointed out the other day, that fourteen-count 'em-four- teen Smiths ran for congress at the late election. And that is proof of the excellent standing of the Smiths In the United States, for scrubs are seldom nominated for congress.
 To be sure, we don't know how many Smiths were elected. but we have a painful recollection that at least one of them triumphed by beastly majority.
 If Telamon Cruger Cuyler Smith finds his Georgian environment un- congenial, we suggest that he emigrate instead of changing his name. He can take his choice between Michigan and Arizona. Michigan keeps three or four Smiths in congress, and Arizona has one Smith constantly on guard at Washington. In either Michigan or Arizona Telamon Cruger Cuyler Smith will find himself among friends among people who will appreciate him.
 And if he will come here there is no telling what preferment may await him. Perhaps, when we are a state, we'll send two Smiths to the senate. Or, if he will turn republican we'll nominate him two years from now for delegate to congress against Mark Smith, and have a grand republican democratic chorus all over the terri tory of "Vote for Smith and State hood!"
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24
TRACK LAYING BEGUN
Construction Crew at Work on the
 Arizona Q California R.R.

Track laying was begun yesterday on the Arizona & California railroad, by the construction crew that has been employed on the Phoenix & Eastern during the summer and fall.
 The name of this company may not be familiar to everybody as 1t has been more often referred to as the Arizona California & Santa F'e It is that branch of the Santa Fe system being built through central Arizona, that runs west from a point on the s. F. P. & P. a few miles above Wickenburg. and which is designed to go almost direct ly west across the Colorado river. unit ing with the present main line of the
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24
Japan Taking Ready For the Baltic
Fleet.

The news from TCl1io that five sub marine torpedo boats arrived at Yoko- hama yesterday will make interesting reading in St. Petersburg. When the Baltic squadron arrives in eastern waters there will be something more substantial and mysterious than British fishermen at which to take fright.
 The submarines landed yesterday were shipped several weeks ago from a ship yard in Massachusetts. where they were manufactured for the Japanese government. If Japan had not sue ceeded in putting the Vladivostok fleet cut of business, the chances would have been against the arrival of the precious cargo at Yokohama, for all the resources at Russia's command would have been employed to prevent such terrible weapons falling into Jap anese hands. As 1t was, the Northern Pacific train carrying the beats was wrecked, as our readers will remem- Der, and some of the boats were dam aged, and there was a reasonable sup position that secret agents of Russia had something to do with the wreck.
 With the arrival of these submarines in Japanese waters the naval warfare between Japan and Russia takes on a distinctly new phase. At last. the time has arrived for making an actual test of machines which may revoluronize war on the seas.
 The inventors and builders of sub marine torpedo boats have insisted from the first that these contrivances would make the battleship q back number. The conservative naval con- struction boards in this country and Europe at first scoffed at the preten- sions made on behalf of the new craft, and contended that they were without practical utility. In this country, at least, 1t is likely that congress, listen ing to official advice, would have made no appropriations for submarines if public opinion expressed through the press had not overridden all opposi- ton. The younger officers of the navy advocated a trial of the new inventions. and the younger officers volunteered for the dangerous official tests to which the boats were subjected A large element in the American navy is still unconvinced as to the usefulness of the submarine. but everybody will await their trial in real war with in tense interest. It is not impossible that experience will demonstrate the submarine to be such a long step for ward as was the iron clad in our civil war.
 On the high seas, perhaps. the sub marine may be of very limited fight ing value, Its radius of action being so limited. But Russia has plenty of reason to feel nervous for the safety of her Baltic fleet. nevertheless. Whether the fleet shall endeavor to make its way to Port Arthur or to Vladivostok, there are numerous sheltered places in Japanese and Cor can waters whence torpedo boats can be sent to intercept Russia's battle ships and cruisers. And the reckless ness of the Japanese for their own lives will justly add to Russian terror. The Japanese will not hesitate to sac rifice a submarine boat with every soul contained in it's bowels. if a single Russian ship can be destroyed thereby.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

santa Fe. at Bengal, Cal. Grading has been going on during mOst Of the sum fner and twenty miles of grade is now completed. The construction train that has been at work on the Phoenix & Eastern came in from Pinal county and went to Wickenburg yesterday. By the time the twenty miles of track for which the grade is now ready, has been constructed, it is likely conditions will permit of a resumption of opera tions on the P. & E. again.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

dividing line is more imaginary than otherwise. and in other spots the mere fact of a river stands between the two countries. But the day is coming when Canada will cease to be-when the Canadians will demand annexation, and when England will see that it will have to sacrifice a colony.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

The Washington Post is of the opin- ion that the joint statehood bill will pass, this winter. Congress. the Post thinks, will pass the enabling act. and say, in substance, to the people of Arizona and New Mexico: Here is your opportunity to get into the union.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24
PLAIN ENGLISH.

"When you say that thing is well enough as it is,' what do you mean. father?"
 That you think that it ought to be improved at once. but that you're too lazy to fix .t.''-Brooklyn Life.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

A woman can board a train without a ticket, do little crying and go wherever she Characterization Globe.
Arizona republican., 1904-11-24

A thanksgiving proclamation issued ty the average governor is a perfume tory production and easily written, but Governor Dockerey, of Missouri, had no easy job this year
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
Fits.
Baby Had Two to Six
Every Day.
Suffered Terribly
Doctors Failed.
DR.. Miles Nervine Cured
Him.

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Neryine affords. When neglected these
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Every mother should strengthen her own and
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sWhen my little boy was 10 months old
be had cramps in his feet and hands. They
would be drawn out of shape for two or three
days. AT first IMMINENT seemed to help but
in about two weeks nothing did any good
the doctor gave him. We called another
doctor but his medicine did no good so we
changed to another who called it spinal dis
ease. BY this time the child's body was
drawn out of shape; his backbone was curved
TO one side and his hands and feet out of
shape. His sufferings were terrible, and he
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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
MATRIMONIAL.
Richard .McKlbben.

Married, at the home of the bride,
Wednesday evening, March 23d, w. R.
Richard and Miss Elizabeth McKibben,
Rev. L. Bradford, pastor of the NJ. E..
church, officiating. The wedding was a
quiet affair, only immediate relatives Of
the contracting parties being present.
The marriage Of this estimable couple is
a happy event indeed. Mr.. Richard is a
son Of Mr.. and Mrs. R. R. Richard, and
one of our choicest citizens and bust
ness men. For several years past he
has been head salesman in r. T. McKib-
ben's store, where he enjoys the highest
esteem of his employer and all connect
ed with the store, and is very popular
with the public. Thoroughly upright,
honest and just, he has won the friend
ship and highest esteem Of every ac-
quaintance, and they include nearly
everyone in this part Of the county.
Miss McKibben is the daughter of John
McKibben, and lady of culture and re-
finement.scS She takes deep interest in
church and charitable work, and her
many womanly graces have won the
esteem and admiration of a wide ac-
quaintanceship.
Mr.. and Mrs. Richard left shortly
after the ceremony for Chicago. They
returned home yesterday and will inn
mediately begin housekeeping in the
Axline property in the east part OF
town, which Mr.. Richard recently pur-
chased. The New Era joins their host
Of friends in extending congratulations.
|-Humeston New Era.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
sciatic Rheumatism Cured.

81 have been subject to sciatic rheu-
matism for years" says E. II. Waldron,
Wilton Junction, Iowa. "My joints were
stiff and gave me much pain and discom-
fort. My joints would crack when l
Strengthened up. used Chamberlain
Pain Balm sand have been thoroughly
cured. Have not had pain or ache
from the old trouble for many months.
1t is certainly a most wonderful lini-
ment." For sale by L. P. Van Werden
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
Kelley-pennlwell.

From the Carthage, Mo-, Democrat of
March 31st, we CLEAN the following no.
tice of the marriage Of two former Leon
printers, both of whom worked for
several years in The REPORTER office.
They have many friends in this city
who extend hearty congratulations:
Frank P. Kelley and Miss Eathel Pen
niwell were united in marriage last
evening by Rev. 7. W. Jeffrey at the
home of the groom, I'll East Third
street, at o'clock.
Both the bride and groom are print
ers, the groom being employed at the
Democrat Office as machine operator,
while the bride has been employed as a
printer in the composing rooms Of the
Press.
The wedding will be in the way of a
surprise to the groom's mother, who is
visiting friends in Joplin and was not
aware Of the wedding last evening.
The contracting parties had kept their
intended marriage secret, not even
their co-employes knowing of their in
tentions until yesterday.
Both bride and groom are expert
printers and are capable of "holding
down case' or operating machine in
any print shop.
The newly welded couple will be at
home to friends in a few days at I'll
East Third street. They have a host Of
friends in the city who will join the
combined forces Of both the Democrat
and Press Offices, from the "devil" down
in wishing them a long, happy and pros
porous welded life.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
ii. R. LAYTON

nHYsICIAH AND SURGEON Once over Alex
ander's drug store Phons7.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
Homesekers Excursions.

One fare plus $500 round trip rate
via Chicago Great Western Railway to
points in the following states: Idaho
Montana, Oregon, Washington, British
Columbia, Assiniboia, Manitoba and
Saskatchewan. Tickets on sale March
18th and April 9Th and 10Th. For fur
ther information apply to any Great
Western Agent, or j. P. Elmer, 6. P. A
Chicago. April 10
II you want good policy Of accident
insurance / can fix you out.
e. j. WARNER.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
Proposals for Erection of a School
House.

Notice is hereby given that the pro-
posals for the erection of school house
in the township Of Eden, in the county
of Decatur, will be received by the
undersigned at his Office in Eden town
ship, where plans and specifications
may be Eseen or at the county superin-
tendent's office) until O clock p. m. May
z, 1904. At which time the contract
will be awarded to the lowest respon-
sible bidder.lS The board reserves the
right to reject any or all bids.
33-4t AMOS BRAZELToN, Sec'y.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07

Now is the time to take spring tonic
to purify the blood, cleanse the liver and
Kidneys of all impurities. HOLSTERS
Rocky Mountain Tea will do the bust
ness. 95 cents. Tea or tablet.--W. G.
Stempel & Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
Best Cough Medicine for Children


When you buy cough medicine for
small children you want one in which
you can place implicit confidence. You
want one that not only relieves but
cures. You want one that is unquestion-
ably harmless. You want one that is
pleasant to take. Chamberlain's Cough
Remedy meets all Of these conditions.
There is nothing so good for the coughs
and colds incident to childhood. 1t is
also a certain preventive and cure for
Group, and there is no danger whatever
from whooping cough when it is given.
1t has been used in many epidemics Of
that disease with perfect success. For
sale by L. P. Van Werden.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1904-04-07
Prof. Holden Says No Good Seed
Corn in Iowa.

Prof. P. G. Holden, Of the department
Of agronomy at the Iowa State college,
has just returned from Illinois, where he
has spent the last week purchasing first
class seed corn for the Iowa Corn Deal
er's association. He bought up $50
Bushels of Reeds Yellow Dent corn,
which will be given out to the elevators
over the state for distribution to farm
ers. The action was made necessary
because of the utter lack Of good seed
corn in Iowa for the use of Iowa farmers
this spring. The department has made
personal examination Of corn all over
the state and large amounts have been
sent in for termination tests, practically
all proving to be no good.
Prof. Holden says the cause Of the
poor seed is due to several conditions
that existed last year. The season was
slow and corn did not properly mature,
the tesos of the department showing
that in some cases there was 81 per cent
Of water in the corn at cribbing time.
Germs were either killed or weakened
because of the exceedingly cold weather
for two nights near the middle Of Nov
ember, when the thermometer dropped
below eight degrees above zero. Much
Of the seed corn was not stored in dry
places and became mouldy and in some
cases has even began to grow.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1904-06-04
EAST POWNAL

Mrs Daniel Barber of Bennington
has been the guest OF friends in
town.
Mrs John Barber is on the sick
list.
Charles B. Patterson purchased a
buggy at Valley Falls one day last
week,
Frank Brown of North Adams and
Edgar Brown of Thomaston, Conn,
have been visiting at M. " Browns.
Mrs Hannah Estes is the guest of
Mr and Mrs Cryrus Estes.
Mr. and Mrs c. B. Patterson and
Misses Bessie and Ida Morgan were
guests at Robert Gardeners Sunday
evening,
Mr. and Mrs S. J. Gardner visited at
T. T. Morgan's last Sunday and Mon
day