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The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Mrs. Jake Virden met with a pain
ful accident at the home of her par
ents. Mr.. and Mrs. Eugene Cannon,
east 81. Leon, last Sunday. She was
CARRYING some fruit to the cellar
when she tripped and fell to the
bottom OF the stairs, cutting q cash
ii her: scalp about IN inches long,
ina being considerably bruised ups
}The services Of q physician were nee
essary to dress her injuries. but they
40 rot sesi4us: Il 1 az
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

r. E. Fisher, of Mt. Ayr, passed
through this city last Thursday even
ing, returning from a trip to ST.
Louis, where he was buying goods for
the Fisher-Hansell store at Mt. Ayr.
Mrs. Fisher and little daughter, Maui
rine. who had been visiting with
friends in Leon, accompanied him
home.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17
Axes & Pullen,
The Big New Garage.

The childrens hour at the public
library last Saturday was we'll at
tended, about 65 children being pres
ent. The next "Story Hour" is Satur-
day, Sept. 10Th, at 4 o'clock. An
invitation is extended to all children.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Pease & Pease have removed their
insurance Office from the rooms in
the rear of the Exchange National
Bank to rooms in the Biggs block.
over Hansell's store, where they will
be found ready to serve their patrons.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Miss May Caster. who had been
visiting for several months at the
home of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
]. M. Caster, left Thursday for Muir
freesboro, Tennessee, to resume her
work with the Minges Evangelistic
company with whom she has been
working for several years.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Mr.. and Mrs. c. e. Stuber and Bob
Teale, of this city. and Mr.. and Mrs.
L. A. Blackman, of Blockley, went to
Eddyville Tuesday morning to visit
a few days at the home of Mr.. Stub
er's father, where a big reception was
held in honor of the newly welded
couple Tuesday evening.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

For Sale-I offer for sale at a
bargain my fine residence and about
% acres Of land in southeast Leon.
Will sell it all together or in par
cells, and on easy terms Plenty OF
water, fine improvements, good big
house, barn, sheds etc. If you want
a bargain in Leon property, come and
see me. g. M. Axes.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

w. j. Butler, of Saline. Mo-, the
new owner of the Leon opera house,
passed through this city Friday, re-
turning from business trip to Des
Moines. His daughter, Miss Rhea
Butler, who is attending the Leon
High School, accompanied him home
to visit over Sunday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

For sale--142 acres, new Feight
room house wired for electricity, one
mile to Decatur, four miles to Leon,
on Leon and Decatur state road
Fine location Ii interested call on
or address Ellis Bros, Decatur, Iowa.
VIII paw commission. Sat
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

The case of John Axes, who was
arrested several weeks ago for run
ming traction engine over the paved
streets in Leon, was tried before
Mayor Farquhar Monday, a. +. olsen
appearing for the city and 2. w. HoH-
man for the defendant. After hear
ing the evidence Mayor Farquhar as
sessed a fine of $50 against Axes,
who gave notice that he would APP
neal the case to the district court.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

F. G. Coleman returned Tuesday
from Jacksonville, H., where he had
been for couple of weeks in charge
of one of Swift & Co.'S houses while
the manager was away. He also Wis
tied on the way home at ST. Louis,
Mo-, and his sister, Miss Olive Cole
man, of ST. Louis, accompanied him
to Leon for a visit
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

E. J. Sankey buys and sells land
on commission, makes farm loans on
approved security at the best rates,
and does a general real estate bust.
ness. Has had 20 years experience
in the business. Office upstairs, north
west corner Main and Commercial
streets, Leon, Iowa. ~
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Lost-On south Main street, a
week ago last Saturday, lady's
purse containing money and checks.
1t was picked up by one of two men,
and they are requested to return to
The Reporter office, as it is the prop
erty of widow
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Mrs. Mettie P. Lindsey and daugh-
ter, Miss Louise, of Rice, Arizona,
who were visiting at the home of her
sister, Mrs. Will Gardner, in this
city, went to Des Moines Frday for
a visit at the home of her sister, Mrs
H. A. Hilliker, a2d from there will
go to Northwood, Iowa, to visit her
brother Ed K. Pitman before re-
turning. to their home
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

F. w. Sellars, Of near Decatur
City, came over to Leon last Thurs
day to cain the bounty on three old
wolf scalps, which he killed out near
his home. The bounty on an old
wolf is $40, so he received $50 for
the three scalps.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

No Hunting.-All parties are here
by notified that no hunting is allow
ed on my farm under penalty of
prosecution under the law.
Mrs. r. E. COZad
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Lost or Stolen-Black and white
dog, part shepherd, wore large collar
Answers to name OF "Muggins. y
Reward for his return to w. r.
Moore, Leon, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

W. S. McCaull, of Kansas City,
passed through this city last Satur-
day, returning from Garden Grove,
where he was called during the last
illness of his father, Hon. Robert Nc
Caull. He came up in his auto, but
had to leave the car at Garden Grove
on account of the rain, and will re-
t1,rn for il later
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

For Sale-An improved 100 acre
farm, 5 miles southeast of Leon.
Will sell at low price and on very
easy terms. Will rent if not sold
soon. Apply to S. R. Ewart, Gliddcn,
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

A bouncing boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Jesse Spicer, of northwest
of Leon Monday night. Jesse says he
had boy ordered and is mighty well
pleased over the way the order was
filed
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

E. V. Johnson and family, of
Wichita, Kansas, came in last Tues
day in their auto, being enroute
home from a visit in Minneapolis.
After remaining here until Thursday
with no signs of the roads drying up
they left their car here and returned
to Wichita on the train.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Mr., and Mrs. J. A. Caster are NOV
ing this week into the coy new cot
tage recently erected by A. Merwin
on north Church street.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Charles Scott, who recently started
a new pantatorium in rooms over
Penniwell's meat market, has dis
posed of the business to Guy Conner,
and accepted position as driver Of
the Adams Express wagon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

A seven pound son was born to
Mr. and Mrs. A. w. bunker, of Des
Moines, last week. Mrs. bunker was
formerly Miss Anna Kirwin of Leon.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

The Ladies' Aid Society of the
Christian church will meet with Mrs.
John A. Harris, Tuesday, Septem-
her 22nd. at $3.50 o'clock.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

A daughter was born to Mr.. and
Mrs. Will Baker, of near this city
Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Lost-A leather card case, con-
tanning one dollar. Finder may keep
the money if they will return the
case to The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Pease & Pease, the "Old Reliable
insurance agents, handle the best in
fire, lightning and tornado insurance.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Ralph Baker, who lives northwes
of Leon, fell from a buggy last Sat
urday evening and had his shoulde
thrown out of place.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

A bouncing boy was born to Mr..
and Mrs. E. L. Hutchins, of east of
Leon, last Friday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

For Sale-A good piano for $25.
Inquire at The Reporter office.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

I will serve you a good lunch at
your public sale. Call or phone.
Ralph Avery, Decatur, Iowa.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17
Meet me at Cherrington's."
Picadura Import, &c cigar.

A fine little girl was born to Mr..
and Mrs. Arthur Baker, or north of
Leon Monday.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17
Lunch at Cherrington's.

Daylight -four and Champion feed
Cannon Bros. Mill.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17
meet me at Cherrington's."

Furnished rooms for rent-Leon,
Iowa, Box 2S2.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

A big load of cinders delivered any
place in town for rs cents. Phone
Leon Electric Co.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Miss Edna Biggs is quite sick with
typhoid fever, a trained nurse being
in attendance on her
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

For Sale.-Cow and calf and last
falls calf. e. M. Shinn.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

For Rent.-Seven room house.
Mrs. M. G. Mullin.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

We have several good secondhand
autos on hand which we will sell at
a bargain or will trade them for live
stock
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Try a Picadura Import, SC cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17
Meet me at Cherrington's."

Spectacles cheap at Buffers.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17

Smoke a Picadura Import sc cigar.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-09-17
RO0my Cotton Blankets

Every one Of these measures up to
full size. At the price we think they
are the best shown. 11x4 in white,
gray or tan with fancy red or blue
border. The pair --.-.--$1 00
12x4 in tan or gray; good heavy
weight; pink or blue border The
12x4 in gray only-borders are
black, red or blue. These are extra
heavy. The pair $500
We have other good values at
Csc, 90c, $1.25, $1.35 and $1.75
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
WHITE WAYS NOT WELCOMED
Explorer Tells of Dire Results of "civ-
iIization" Among the Eskimos
That He Has Known.

Cold figures and facts presented by
Vilhajalmar Stefansson show why he
wishes to protect his blond Eski-
mos" from contact with the whites.
He says in the Geographical Magazine
that according to records in the 60
years up to 1910 the Mackenzie river
Eskimos have been civilized. Chris
tianized and reduced by white mems
diseases from over 1000 to less than
40. In 1911 there were at Cape
Bathurst about 40 civilized Eskimos,
partly Mackenzie river people and
partly emigrants, and out of that 40
good 20 were seriously i'll. two OF
them permanently insane, while in an
unciyilized group (Which from the
very beginning has been isolated
from white mem we found only one
sick, an old man who had been blind
| for something like eight years.
"And not only were many of the
civilized Mackenzie people chronical-
| ly i'll, but they were also insufficient
ly clothed and insufficiently fed. There
was in 1911 probably not a single in
| diyidual in the Prince Albert sound
group who did not have at least two
complete suits of warm skin clothing
and many had sevesal suits, while
among the civilized Eskimos Of the
Mackenzie at any time between 1905
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
CHAPTER xi.
thirty Seconds More.

I At nine o'clock the following morn
ing five men grouped in McCarthy's
office, talking earnestly. barrow and
Jack Warford had been the first to
arrive. Mccarthy did not seem sur
Eprised to see them; nor did be greet
them with belligerence.
.Well?" he demanded.
! 'sWell2" repeated barrow, sinking
gracefully on one corner Of the table.
F.You're an old fool, Mccarthy. What
good did you think it would do you to
arrest me?"
.I intended to sweat you" confessed
the boss frankly, "but was too busy.
Sweat me, eh?" demanded barrow
with some amusement SO you de
,cided not to. did you-hence the lack
of enthusiasm on the pert Of the po
aice in effecting my recapture. You
didn't imagine caused all this. die
you?"
Il don't know" growled Mccarthy
tsBut il you, or the other fellow, Oh
whoever or whatever it is. think yor
can bluff me out, you or he or it's left!
rhats All"
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

ward Mccarthy" must bride high, or
have strangle hold on you for fair. ;"
He looked around to see the boss
eye fixed intently on him. smiled pleas
antly, and moved to one side. Sim
mons stepped forward, handed Nc
Carthy paper, and went out The
boss read the message slowly, and
turned little pale. After moment
or so he surreptitioussy drew out his
watch. Percy Darrow smiled, He.
too, held his watch in his hand.
Thirty seconds more about" he
remarked pleasantly. The boss looked
up startled. The last thing he saw
was the family smiling. triumphant
face of the young scientist. Then alb
solute blackness fell on him.
For several seconds astonishment
held the inmates of the room chained
to their places: md for that space Of
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

few tenants remaining in the building
such it might be called, was scientific
diagnosis. The exactness of scientific
laws was so admirably duplicated by
the exactitudes of his mind that he
seemed able, by a bloodless and me-
chanical sympathy, to penetrate to the
most obscure causes of the strangest
events. 1t might be added that prac-
tically his only social ties were those
with the Warfords, and that the only
woman with whom he ever entered
into conversation was Helen.
At sight of him Percy Darrow's
lounging gait became accentuated %
exaggeratior.
Hello, Prof" he drawIed. ION tho
job. l see. Good morning, Doctor"
he greeted Knox. What do you make
of it?''
Il make of it that the Atlas Building
will shortly be without tenants" re-
piled the doctor; me, for one"
Eldridge surveyed Darrow coldly
through the glittering lenses of his
glasses.
THE cause of these extraordinary
phenomena is self-evident," he stated.
You mean their nature, not their
cause" replied barrow. In nature,
they refer back to the interference
with etheric and molecular vibrations
That" he added, sis fact that every
boy in the grammer-school physics
class has figured out for himself. The
10
81 stand corrected" said Eldridge
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
SYNOPSIS.

Percy barrow. young scientist in
search OF a job. enters the office of
BOSS" Mccarthy of New York Nc
Carthy has Just been threatened by an
anonymous message ordering him to fee
60 Europe. He does not take the mes
sage seriously. barrow goes up the
elevator to try for a position with DR..
Knox. Suddenly the electric apparatus
"a the Atlas building. goes out of busi-
ness Experts are unable to locate the
Srouble. All at once. without apparent
Eeason. electric connections are restored.
The next evening Mccarthy Is warned
mat unless he leaves at once for Europe
= sign will be sent him al, six. Prompt
ty at that hour the entire electric appara-
tus of New York is cut off. Percy Da'-
row thinks he has clue. He. engages
Che help of Jack .Warford. college ath-
aete. They visit Mccarthy and offer to
vun down the cause of his mysterious
trouble. Mccarthy has just received an
other warning by wireless. At six,
deathly stiffness falls on the Atlas build
ting. blotting Out all sound. barrow is
arrested as he leaves the building. He
Is undsturbed because he believes he is
on the right track and that another por-
tent will appear at six. This time the
whole town is thrown into darkness and
all hearing suspended. Under cover OF
the confusion barrow escapes from Jail
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Sharks Menu Extensive.

a tiger shark. captured in Key West
farhor, is reported to have contained
in its stomach a cows head. dehorned
and mia1s the lower jaws. the verte-
bral column of sheep. the scutes OF
a green turtle. the bones and feathers
of two birds, and lot of tin cans and
seaweed Its jaws measured foot 4
inches. straight across. But why call
it tiger shark? Goat shark or os-
trich shark would be more in keep.
ing.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
STATE TROOPS oUELL RIOT
Rival Factions at Wiltesburs, KY,
Fight Over County Business
Several Arrests Made.

Whitesburg, KY, Jan. 5.-State
troops ordered out by Governor Nc
Creary are patroling the streets OF
Whitesburg to prevent clash be-
tween rival factions of the county fol-
lowing a dispute between the fiscal
court of Letcher county, and County
Judge Fitzpatrick over business of the
county. Several arrests of county Off
GERS and magistrates were made and
the situation became so tense that
the county judge appealed to the gov
ernor for troops.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
CHAPTER XII.
The Unknown.


1t now becomes necessary to glance
in passing at the personal character
istics of Professor Eldridge. This
man was in about his fortieth year.
tall, spare, keenly intellectual in coun-
tenance, cool, possessed of an abso-
lutte reliance on the powers of science.
beyond which his mental processes
did not stray. His manner was dis
tinguished by a stiff unbending for
mality; his expression by glacial
GOODNESS of steelgray eyes and a
straight-line compression of thin lips;
his dress by precise and unvarying
Journalism, and his speech by a curl
GUS polysyllabic stiffness.
This latter idiosyncrasy would in
another have seemed either priggish
of facetiously intended. With Profess
sor ,Eldridge it was merely a natural
method of speech.
| Withal, his scientific attainments
were not only undoubted, but so con-
siderable as to have won for him
against many odds the reputation of
great scientist. His speciality, if
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

so yout~e been getting more wire
less, have your" surmised Darrow.
Mccarthy cast surly glance toward
Jack, whom previously he had ig-
nored.
Yes he admitted grudgingly.
barrow held out his hand. After a
moments hesitation Mccarthy thrust
forward single yellow paper, and
barrow read aloud in spite of the
boss warning gesture:
Mccarthy: The sign has been sent
you and sent your people. You are stub
born. but it shall not avail you. You must
go; and within twenty-four hours. 1t
will not avail you unless you go. The
Celtic leaves tomorrow at noon. You
must go on that ship. I shall know
whether or not you obey me. Once more
I shall warn you; one more sign shall I
send. Then I shall striker
He's getting garrulouss" remarked
Darrow refectfvely; "but he's reliev-
ed my mind. You'd better co.
"Go!" cried Mccarthy, half starting
to his feet. mot on your lifel"
Darrow surveyed him calmly.
You're getting ratified" said he,
"and it doesn't pay you particularly to
try to bluff me. A jack-rabbit of av'
erage firmness could stampede you in
your present state of mind
"You think SOP" sneered Mccarthy
81 know so. And you're quite right
If you attempt the game too long, he'll
destroy you"
"How?" demanded Mccarthy.
Take my word for it, he can do it!'
replied barrow.
Mccarthy ruminated, drumming his
thick fingers on the desk.
Find him." said he. at last
ST intend to-" replied barrow.
, "ThatH be all right about you
friends job conceded Mccarthy. witt
a nod toward Jack.
Il fancy you won't have anything
to do with it." returned barrow pleas
antly.
At this moment the door opened ant
HalloweIl entered He nodded to Oar
row, and greeted Mccarthy.
Nothing for you" growled the lat
ter
| barrow glanced at his watch
HE viii have in about five min
utes," said he to the reporter.
The fifth member of the party nov
entered in the person of Simmons, the
United Wireless operator. On seeing
the number gathered in Mccarthy
| office he came to a halt
Darrow Immediately detached him
self from the group and approaches
this man
Anything new" he inquired in ;
low voice
Simmons glanced toward Mccarthy
New about what?" he demandet
stolidly.
ANY more messages from our mys
FERROUS friend out in the ether to GU
equally mysterious friend at tn
desk?"
81 don't know what you mean?"
barrow surveyed him refectively.
This is a pretty big story" h
said at last, land affects lot of pee
pie If you really haven't leaked
well. he"-with a jerk of his head tc
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
CHAPTER x.
The Lifting Of the Spell.

ne Lifting or the Spet.
The spell lifted The city broke
into roar People sprang into rapid
and violent motion, as though releas-
ed from a physical lethargy.
"All over?" asked the reporter He
asked it in loud shout
"All over" replied barrow. You
don't need to yell. I'm not deaf"
81 guess that's what everybody else
in town is doing" he surmised.
Certainly this remark was jutified
by the sample in the square. Every
man was shouting at his neighbor to
the lung-straining limit of his ability.
Three exhorters, their eyes ablaze
with fanaticism. began to thunder
forth dire warnings Of the wrath to
come-and gained hearing. Men
rushed to and fro aimlessly. The gen
tleman with the whiskers, who
looked like the caricatures of the
trusts, having at last suco eeded in
making his imperial wishes known.
clambered into a taxicab. and sat back,
apparently unimpressed. After a mo-
ment the driver recovered sufficiently
to fall into the habit of obedience, and
so drove away.
While the three men watched, a
burly individual with d red face, came
hurting directly at them. If they had
not lodged hastily to one side, they
would have suffered a collision.
The end of the world is at hand!
this man was shieking. Repent Re
penti"
That's Larry Mulcahey," remarked
the reporter, with a grin He keeps
bar
I'm hungry, observed barrow
Haven't eaten since noon
Free lunch" suggested the report
er practically. You won't be able tc
got any service anywhere. How abou
that interview? Got anything to say?'
You're the busy little bee tonight,
said barrow But I'll tell you wha'
I'll do. I'll give you tip. Be at tht
Atlas Building at not later than nine
Tomorrow morning, and stay at leas
until ten. If you can fix it, be on the
tenth floor Hunt up the United Wire
less man and make him talk. TheI
come to me-"
ThatS AFTERNOON paper STUN III
less it's exclusive said the reporte
Instantly
'If you'll obey my orders the mos
Important part of it will be exclusive.
said Darrow.
The reporter eyed him keenly.
"Why?'' he asked.
You're Hallowell, aren't you?
thought / wasn't mistaken. | saw yo
&c work on that Duane Street murde
case. Your work was good. Besides
4 like the Despatch-and the afternoo
rapers are too soon for what ] want.
Last reason accepted. Others re
ceived and placed on file"
"AII right agreed barrow. "Hay
1t your own way-only obey orders.
He entered the door of the bar an
advanced on the lunch counter.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06
Auto Reoistration Doubled.

Albany, N. Y, Jan. 5.-The number
of automobiles registered in the
United States has more than doubled
since 1911. In that year, according
to compilations made public by the
secretary of state here, the number
was $4,000. Last year 1,128.000 cars
were registered. New York state leads
with a total registration of $4,000,
and Nevada brings up the rear with
LAO.
The Madisonian. (Richmond, Ky.) 1913-1914, 1914-01-06

and 1912 man who had even one
good suit was hard to find Most OF
them are SO poorly clad that they
are unable to hunt seal in winter
through being insufficiently protected
from the cold.
This insufficlency CT clothing is the
result Of two things: First, the In
PRODUCTION of rifles has destroyed the
caribou upon which they depended for
clothing, and, secondly, the multiplied
ton of new wants, such as the desire
for tea, tobacco. sugar and ammuni-
ton. forces them to barter for these
expensive Injuries the skins which
they might otherwise have used to
dress in for the cold"