davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1906-03-08

oSS. ~. L uRN ONER PROPERTY ETC.
TO HIS SUCCESSOR. At the expiration
OF his term Of office he shall deliver to
his successor all official papers, books.
moneys and property in his possession
belonging to the City.
Sec. 81. SALARY. The CITY Treas
ufer shall receive a salary of s75. 90
per year, payable quarterly.
CITY ASSESSOR.
Sec. 81. ELEcTIoN-BoND. The
City Assessor shall be elected on the
last Monday in March, 1906, and
biennially. His term of office shall
commence on the first day of January
next ensuing his election, and he
shall hold his Office until his successor
is elected and qualified, and shall be-
fore entering upon his official duties
execute to the City of Leon a bond.
with sureties approved by the CITY
Council in the sum of $500. condi-
lions for the faithful and impartial
performance of his official duties as
provided by law.
Sec. 80. DUTIES. His duties shall.
within the City limit be the same as
those enjoined upon township asses
sors under the laws of the state, and
he shall, as soon as his assessment is
completed, make out duplicate assess
ment books, one of which shall be re-
turned to the County Auditor. and
the other deposited with the City
Clerk.
Sec. "a. SALARY. The City As
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Saturday, February 8.

Washington, Feb. 3.-yarious phases
OF the railroad rate question were
threehed over in the house today in the
course Of nine speeches which occupied
six and a half hours. This concludes
the fifth day OF the discussion, but the
end is not yet. Many members on
both sides OF the house desire to record
their views and general debate will be
allowed to continue.
Representative Randall today offered
bill that he will offer as an amend
ment. 1t makes stringent provisions
against the giving or accepting of rail-
way passes or franks by senators, con-
gressmen and judges. He proposes a
fine of not less than 81 900, or impris-
onmant for not less than one year, OF
both, and disqualification from ever
again holding public Office. The agent
or official of the company giving the
pass or frank, upon conviction, is to be
fined not less than 800, nor more thar
81 900, or imprisoned for not less thar
six months nor more than one year, oil
| both.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
THE CHARM OF CHINA.
Beauty of It's Landscapes, the TIE
houses and Its Landscapes.

Beauty of It's Landscapes, the Tea
houses and It's Landscapes.
With all the offensive sights and
smells there is no denying a mystic
rious and alluring fascination in China
for all who come In contact with her
people under their native conditions,
says Guy NJ Walker In the Chautau-
guam. Even the recollection of the dis
comforts of travel by the native means
cannot blot out the beauty of the land
scape, the terraced mountain sides, the
persimmon groves, the tea houses, the
diminutive gardens, the little patches
of ripening grain, and the great toll
ing throng, always cheerful and con-
tented in spite of their unending tasks.
All who have been visitors to China
seem irresistibly drawn back to the
country. They hear the call of the
East, and they never cease to look for
ward to the time when they shall re-
turn to it again.
Those who have once lived In China
are never satisfied to live anywhere
else. Soothing and insinuating, the ia
talism of the Chinese creeps upon
them, and they, too, learn to accept
things as they come. Other land
scapes lose their interest, the Oldest
ruins of other chimes seem cheap and
new, while the hustle and haste of DC
cidental life, with its harsh customs
and abrupt manners, bruise their spirit
and they long for the peace Of Cathay
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

"Coal oil will knock any cold silly"
said c. G. Warren. 1.-THE idea of drink
ing coal oil may seem repugnant to
some esthetic tastes, but one table
spoonful will fix the business for the
most stubborn cold In head or body.
"Turpentine is another fine thing
for general conditions. l firmly be-
lieve that If a man will take fifteen
to twenty drops of turpentine in
sugar once every two months he will
never be really sick. It's an Internal
Turkish bath in effect, and leaves the
system thoroughly cleansed and In
good shape to take on new strength
There's no excuse for a cold, and its
dangerous thing to pass by."-Balti
more News.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
tuesday. January 80.

Washington, Jan. 80. - Members of
the house evinced a more general in
terest in the discussion of the railroad
rate bill throughout today than in any
other topic of legislation for some time.
The debate throughout was listened to
attentively and many questions were
asked of the different speakers to bring
out either obscure points in the meas
ure, or evils complained of, which no
attempt had been made to include in
the bill. The debate was opened by
Townsend, of Michigan. Adams, OF
Georgia, representing the minority, fol-
lowed in commentator of the measure,
and in praise of President Roosevelt's
stand on the question. Hinshaw, of
Nebraska, depicted the benefit the leg
islation would do to the great trans
Mississippi country, and Richardson,
Of Alabama, discussed as a Democrat
things done and left undone In the
measure.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Would Drain Swamp Land.

Washington, Feb. 5.-The senate ir-
rigation committee today tavorably re-
ported Senator Hansbrough's bill segre-
eating 81 600, 900 from the reclamation
fund for use in draining swamp lands
in North Dakota. The bill is a slap at
the national irrigation law, and, il
passed, would go far to hamper the
work Of irrigating arid lands. 1t is
stated that today's action was taken
out of compliment to Mr.. Hansbrough,
it being generally understood that the
bill will not be passed by either branch
of Congress-
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
zinc Matter OF A1lowance.

rA1y dear" whispered the young
nan, las we are so soon to be married
~ should take practical view OF life
md profit by the mistakes of others.
for instance, there is the subject of
Regular allowance every week for
6pending money, you know"
"Oh, I've thought of that" she re-
x11ed, sweetly-
"Have your
Eyes, indeed-hundreds and hun
aFeds of times; and lately 1 haven't
Wrought OF much else"
"Eh?"
Eyes. Your income is $1,000. isn't
mr.
"Yes; want it to go as far as pos
'uible toward your happiness"
"Of course. Well, I've talked 1t over
with mamma and she thinks an allow
.ance of 81 a week will be plenty"
IS ''IndeedT
rob, yes. You can walk to the office,
sou know, and carry your lunch, you
know, and so you can use the whole
dollar for cigars and neckties and
things. Judge.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
TAUGHT BY THE GRIP
RELEASED BY PE-RU-NA
oumoria Followed La Crippe-Pe-ru-ns
the Remedy That Brought Relief.

u1Orfd y ioWeo Ia crfppe-fe-ru-nd
the Remedy That Brought Relief.
Mr.. T. Barnecott, West Aylmer, On
tfn<io, Can, writes:
Last winter I was i'll with pneu.
roouia after having la grippe. / took
Iornna for two months wi en- became
Qaite veil, and I can say that any one
an be cured By it in reasonable time
No a. little expense
Systemic Csfsrrh, the Result of La Grippe.
Pe-ru-na Receives Credit for
Present Good Health
Nrs. Jennie w. Gilmore, Box A,
White Oak, Ind. Ter, writes:
s'Six years ago I bad la grippe,
mich was followed by systemic catarrb
HE only thing used was Peruna and
Hopalin, and have been in better
h61]th the last three years than for
ysnrs before. l give Peruna ell the
oTodit for my coed health"
Pe-ru-na--A Tonic After La Grippe.
Mrs. Chas. E. Wells, ST., Delaware.
Ohio, writes: 'After severe attack
~ h grippe, took Peruna and found
y 3 very good tonic"
Hnoost Effective Medicine Ever Tried for
La Grippe"
Robt. L. Madison, A. NJ, principal
- Cullowhee high school, Painter, N
G., is chairman of the Jackson county
ard of education. Mr.. Madison says
~ am hardly ever without Peruna il
~ home. 1t is the most effectiv,
+ edicine that have ever tried for Ii
&fIrpe."
Mrs. Jane Gift, Athens, o., writes
<1 had la grippe very bad. My bus
H4nd bought FeruDa f,r me. In yer,
Mort time saw improvement and wa
nnon able to do my work"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
LoNDoN's POLICE AND CRIME
Great City One of Safest Urban Com.
munftfez I'm the World

Great City One of Safest Urban Conn
munftfes I'm the World
The report OF the London commits
sioner of police for 1904, though pre-
senting figures which in the aggregate
seem to show that life and property
are very unsafe in the worlds metrcp-
oils, in reality proves that the great
capital is one of the safest urban com
munities in the world. The author
lied strength Of the London metro
politan police force is nearly 1900
men, who are expected to protect a
population of about 100000. Yet
OF this huge population only 126,530
were arrested during the year. In adj
dition- to those arrested. 1928 de-
PENDANTS were Summoned before
magistrates for trivial offenses.
One Londoner In twenty-eight APP
peared before a magistrate in obedi-
ence to some form OF compulsory proc
ess. In thousands of instances the Of
lenses charged We're of such yenial
types as riding on the steps of ON
nibuses, cleaning carts in the road
way and neglecting to sweep chin
neys. an important requirement in
London. affecting the fire risk. The
many arrests for petty breaches of the
law show that the London police keeT
very close watch on the streets. Theii
activities may seem meddlesome tc
Americans accustomed TO ignore Ger
tain minor ordinances; but the com
fort safety and convenience of the
public are probably more carefully
considered in the streets of London
allowance being made for the grea
congestion of traffic-than In those o
any large American city.
The most interesting feature of tn
report is the emphatic approval o
the finger-print system of detectinl
criminals, a system whose value {;
now fully recognized throughout tn
United Kingdom. There were 2,61
!, finger-print ''recognitions'' during tn
year by the metropolitan police. TIL
} commissioner says that the result oh
tanned is ten times larger than tn
highest figures secured by the ''ar
thropometric" method, which wa
abandoned in 1901. The finger-print
of criminals left on cashboxes, wiz
dow stills, bottles, glasses and othe
things have been the means OF er
abling the police to present to tn
courts valuable corroborative and Gil
; culnstantial evidence.-Philadelp
Ledger.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Must Learn the Facts.

Washington, Jan. 81. = 1t can DC
stated authoritively that no consider
able part of the work of construction Of
the Panama canal will be let at con.
tract within the next two or thr,s
years. The contractors, lacking know
ledge OF local conditions, climatic dith'
culties, labor problems and other con
tingencies incident to tropical work
are obliged to fix their bids at prohib
tive price in order to protect them
selves. 1t win be ior the government
it is explained, to demonstrate the &C
tual unit prices of work.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
NAV compromise on Rates.

Washington, Jan. 81. = There was
some talk about the senate today Of a
railroad rate measure compromises. the
suggestion being that either the Elkins
or the Foraker bill should be made a
part Of the Dolliver bill, so that two
courses of procedure could be opened to
the commission in regard to the CON-
plant regarding rates, one by the CON-
mission itself and the other by recourse
TO the courts. In this way, it is
thought rate bill coald be pass d.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Deafness Cannot Be Cured

By local applications as they cannot reach the
diseased portion OF the ear. There Is only one
way TO cure deafness, and that is by constitu-
tional remedies Deafness is caused by in
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is fnhamed
you have rum bling sound or imperfect hear
ing, and when it is entirely closed, Deafness is
the res ult, and unless the Inflammation can he
taken out and this tube restored to its nal
condition, hearing will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by Catarrh,
which is nothing but an inhamed condition OF
the-mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by cetarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo. o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

The senate today passed 40 bills,
many of them of considerable import
ance. The list included a number Of
measures for light houses, fog signals,
revenue cutters and public buildings,
and also the bill providing for the re-
organization of the consular service.
The shipping bill was under consid-
Grafton for. time. 1t was amended so
as to relieve it of constitutional objec-
lions and Lodge delivered speech in
support of the bill, in which he gave
the details of a combination OF the
owners of foreign sailing vessels for the
purpose of controlling the freight rate
in grain shipments from the United
States. There was also discussion OF
the bills making common carriers liza
BILE for injuries to employees, which
arose over the question of their refer
ence to committees. Patterson gave
notice of speech tomorrow on the Mo
roccan and Dominican questions.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Monday. February s.


Washington, Feb 5.-The senate was
treated to a sensation today by Patter-
son, Dem, Colo, who followed up his
retirement of last Sunday from the
Democratic caucus by introducing a
resolution in effect declaring the action
OF the caucus to have been contrary 10
the constitution Of the United States.
Gallinger succeeded during the day
in securing the fixing OF date for vot-
ing on the shipping bill, the hour
named being Wednesday at p. m.
Several bills were passed during the
day and Teller made speech in oppo-
sition to the shipping bill.
Foraker announced that he had no
intention of attempting to delay action
on the statehood bill, which he OPP
posed.
Washington, Feb. 5. = Considerable
fault was found with the railroad rate
bill in the house today, considering the
fact that it is a measure of both parties
Littlefield, of Maine, and Grosvenor
of Ohio, both spoke against the bill.
Ten other speeches were made, all o
them by members who will vote for ths
bill, but some of whom would like 81
opportunity to amend it. Gaines, o
Tennessee, has an anti-pass amendment
which he will bring forward at thu
proper time.
At the conclusion of the day Hep
burn, in charge of the measure, said j
looked now as though debate woul'
conclude at o'clock Wednesday. Tn
reading Of the bill will begin at once
and he thinks it can be concluded, al
proposed amendments disposed of an'
the bill passed that day before adjourn
ment
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Offers to Build Railroads.

Washington, Jan. 31.-Willsrd Reed
Green. of New Yo'k, representing a
syndicate of capitalists and contractors.
has filed a bid with the War depart
ment for the construction of the pro-
posed system of railways in the Phil
ippines. Mr.. Green and his associates
contend that there has been no COM
petition. and that the matter is still
open, although the department has
practically accepted part of one Of
the bids. The bid presented by Mr.
Green proposes the construction of 8
minimum of l 900 miles of railroad.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
cali on venezueIa 10 PAY.

Washington, Feb. 5.-W.J j. Calhoun,
the presidents special commissioner IN
the asphalt controversy with Venezuela,
has arrived in Washington, and today
called at the State department to con-
suit with Secretary Root in relation to
the presentation of facts in his official
report. The decision of the president
again to demand of the Venezuelan
government a settlement of at least
part of the asphalt company's claims,
it is said, marks the refusal OF the
State department to accept the Vene-
zutlan contention.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Townsites on irrigated Land.

Washington, Feb. 5.-rhe senate ir-
rigation committee today ordered a
favorable report on Senator Heyburn's
bill providing for the segregation of 100
acre townsites on government irrigation
tracts and requiring the secretary of the
interior to sell water rights in such
towns for municipal and domestic pur-
poses, such water rights to be bought
and controlled by the towns. The bill
also authorizes the sale of water in
t. WINS for power purposes.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

MA" said Tommy, as he puzzled
over the paper, what does the black
hand mean?"
y II don't know, my son." replied his
mother, but 1 know what two black
hands mean"
"What?"
'That your father has been trying to
clean out the furnace"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
D0INGS OF OUR NATIONAL
BODY OF LAWMAKERS

lengthy speech Of Sibley, of Pennsyl-
vania, who arrsigned the legislation
with arguments Of varied character,
all of which tended to give his reasons
for being unalterably opposed to the
bill.
The resolution of Burton, of Ohio.
looking to the preservation of Niagara
Falls, was agreed to without discus
sion. The resolution calls for informa-
ton from the international commission
on that subject.
Washington, Feb. 1.-The senate to-
day passed 80 or 40 miscellaneous bills
and gave several hours to the consid-
GRAFTON Of the shipping bill. Among
the bills passed was one providing for
delegate in congress from Alaska and
number providing for light houses,
revenue cutters and fish culture sta
tions. The greater part Of the time
devoted to the shipping bill was con-
sumed by Penrose in speech in sup
| port of the measure.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Mrs. Wages (reading)-A we'll
known physician says that one should
never go into the water after hearty
meal.
Waggs-That's right. It's better to
go into a frst-class restaurant after it
If one happens to have the price.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Benevolent Old Lady Ito little boy
In street-Why, why, little boy, how
did you ever get such black eye?
& Small Boy-Me and Sammy Jones
was fightin' for a apple in school, an
he smashed me.
Benevolent Old Lady-Dear, deari
and which glutton got the apple?
Small Boy-Teacher, ma'am.-Har-
per's Weekly.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Thursday. February l.

Washington, Feb. 1.-The discussion
of the railroad rate bill WAS taken up
and prosecuted with vigor throughout
the day. So many speakers have come
to the front on this measure that the
house agreed to meet at IL O'Clock
hereafter until the debate is ended.
The feature of the debate was the
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

"Well," pondered the new answers
correspondents editor. Il wonder
how to answer this Here's sub
scrIber who wants to know what's a
good thing to take ink stains out OF
white flannel"
THAT'S easy" replied the sporting
editor, "a pair of scissors.
phia Press
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

an this mornings paper" remark
ed the new boarder, Il noticed an ad-
vertisement about "a good cotton
duck Now, what's a cotton duck p
"Give it up" replied Starboard
IF 1t was an India rubber chicken
Mrs. Starvem might tell us something
about it."-Phlladelphia Press.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Mr.. Victor Patneaude, 1928 Madison
st., Topeka, Kan, member of Knights
aud Ladies of Security, writes:
Twelve years ago had a severe at
tack of la grippe and I never really re-
covered my health and strength-but
grew weaker every year until l was un-
able to work.
1.-TWO years ago began using Peruna
and it built up my strength so that in
couple OF months was able to go to
work again.
'This winter had another attack Of
la grippe, but Peruna soon drove it out
OF my system.
'My wife and consider Peruna q
household remedy"
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Running No Hf.lx-

Hardup-Tll never go to that res
taurant again. The last time was
there a man got my overcoat and left
his in its place.
Welon-But the proprietor wasn't
to blame, was he?
mo. but 1 might meet the other
man."-Tales.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Annin.t conscription.

The idea of conscription has become
more unpopular than ever in England
since the Japanese introduced the new
style of fighting. The Trades Union con-
Rress in Leeds has declared by acclama-
ton against any Britisher being COMPEL
I'd to fight for his country.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Mr.. Hiram Offen-I don't see why
you should suspect the new servant
girl Of gossiping among the neighbors-
She seems close mouthed-
Mrs Hiram Offen-But I've discov-
cred that she's also close eared-close
to the keyhole.-Philadelp Press
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Clymber Ito valet)-Now. John,
when the guests are here tonight ]
shall call you Jean.
valet-yery well, sir; and what
shall l call you?
-Ob, you blockhead-"
very well, sir; anything you say
-Familie-Journal.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Always shake in Aliens Foot Ease, powder
II cures hot, sweating, aching. swollen feet.
Cures corns, ingrowing nails and bunions. At
all druggists and shoe stores, 25c. Don't accept
any substitute. Sample mailed FREE. Address
Allen 5. Olmsted, lie Roy, ~ Y.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

s"Such man as you are" snapped the
angry better half of the combine,
~doesn't deserve to have wife"
That's right, my dear" calmly re
piled pa. 1--WE often wondered what
ever did to deserve such an affection.
Chicago Daily News.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Washington, Feb. g. There was for
a moment today a prospect that the
statehood bid would receive its first
formal reading in that body, always the
initial step in the consideration of any
measure reported from committee.
The senate took up the calendar imme-
diately after disposing of the routine
business and, as the statehood bill oc-
cupied the first place, the secretary had
begun to'read it before any of its oppo
nents realized the situation. He had
covered but few pages when Teller
put stop to the proceedings tor the
time.
The shipping bill was made the basis
OF running debate between Patterson
in opposition and Gallinger and Per
kins in support.
At the conclusion of this debate q
bill authorizing the treasury to investi'
gate certain Missouri state war claims
was passed.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10
Friday. February 2.

Washington, Feb. 2.--Oratoly on the
railroad rate bill held the attention Of
the house for six hours today. The
speeches. of Burton, Ohio. Mccall,
Mass. and Rsssell, Tex, we're features
while Thomas, N. c., Burke, s. D.
and GouIden, N. Y, took up particular
and specific topics.
Before proceeding to consideration q
the rate bill the house passed bill ex
tending the public land laws to a trac
Of land ten miles square in Wyoming
coded to the government in 1897 by the
Shoshone and Arapaboe Indians.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Yes" said the friendly critic. handing
back the manuscript, that's quite a
good sonnet. Why don't you mail it to
the Hycult MagazineT
Mail it," cried the struggling young
poet, I'm going to telegraph it."-Cath-
Ole Standard and Times.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

For bronchial troubles try Piso's Cure
for Consumption 1t is a good CO. Oh
medicine. at druggists, price % cents.
The Parma herald. (Parma, Idaho) 1903-1917, 1906-02-10

Washington, Jan. Sl.-In the senate
today Patterscp strongly endorsed the
position of the president IN Santo Do
mingo and in tie matter of the Moroc-
can conference. He said that lie was
sorry to differ from his Democratic col
leagues, but that he felt it Lis duty to
do go in these matters He also ex-
pressed absolute confidence i'll the pa
triotism of the president and in his
good faith in announcing his determin-
alton not again to be a candidate for
the presidency. The remainder of the
session was devoted to debate on the
shipping bill.