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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08


Mr.. Hayforke (reading The Weekly Wei.
comel-A Second Adventist out west proves
conclusively by the B,tle that the world
will come 10 an end on the 23l OF next
month.
Mrs. Haytorko dropping her knitting
Land sakeSl Then what's the use O. me
fnishin' these stockingsf Maybe it won't
even be cold by that time. Ky, look in
The Farmers Almanac an see what the
weather is goin' to be.
ky (after a moment)-It's goin' to be
moderate, mother; moderate an fair
Mrs. Hayforke-Does the almanac step
on the e9d,
Iky-No; it goes right on to the end o.
the year.
Mrs, Hayforke-Don't it say anything
about tn world comin' to an sndi
Iky-Not a word
Mrs. Hayforke (resuming her knitting)-
The Bible Is wrong. GOOD News.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

James Robinson, the athletic trainer at
Princeton College, Princeton, N. j., says;
81 have found it imperative to have sure
and simple remedies on hand in case OF
cuts, bruises, strains, sprains, colds, rheu-
matism, etc. Shortly after entering upon
my profession discovered such remedy
in ALLooCK's p RoUs PLAsTERs. | tried
othe plasters, but found them too hatsh
and irritating. ALicocK's PoRous PLASTER.
give almost instantaneous re ief, and their
strengthening power is remarkable. In
cases of weak back put two plasters on tn,
small of the back, and in short time you
will he capable uf quite severe exercise. H.
SPIRIT and distance races and jumping
the muscles or tendons in the legs aud feet
sometimes weak n. This can Invariably
be relieved by cutting the plaster in marrow
strips, 80 as 10 give free motion, and apply.
ing on muscles affected
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

They were teaching the swell little New
York girl to count.
'Three hundred and ninety-seven, three
hundred and ninety-eight, three hundred
and ninety-nine, four hundred" said the
mother.
And the child followed correctly.
-Four hundred and oue," continued the
mother.
go on" saia the mother. you were
doing very nicely"
"No, mamma" she said with dignity, al
can't 60 beyond tho 400"
And there shestuck. Washington Star.
A new system OF protection for gun
ners in exposed places on men.of-war in
action is to be adopted by the navy de
partment-a wire webbing made of in.
tertwining spirals remarkably flexible
and strong 1t resembles somewhat the
old fashioned chain armor o. the Cru.
saders' time, and curtains Of this ma
terial will be used to protect Gunners
behind shields from fragments of OK.
ploding shells
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
Rome. Bath. KeIIp.ed.

Some Of the wealthy men Of New York
have spent small fortunes In fitting up
their private bathrooms. Mr. Marquand
Is reported 10 be the owner Of the hand
soonest one In the metropolis. Il has been
described rs uniquely magnificent The
bath tank Is faced with old Saracenic jew
els brought from Spain. The angles Of the
tank are cushioned with polished metal
Above Is a barrel arch. The water nows
through the throats Of carved dolphins.-
New York Sun
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
CoNPLETE1y urnoorrp.

How many remedies thero are which merely
relieve without uprooting disease. The con-
trast with sterling medicines which such pallis.
tiives anord not only enhances the dignity OF
the former, but serves 10 emphasize the folly Of
ones are available. A marked Instance of tbis
ls the enect, on the one hand, Of Hostetter's
stomach Bitters in cases of ehills and fever and
pulouS remiitent, and on the other of ordinary
tiers malarial complaint in every stage and of the
most malignant type are completely conquered
ana lose their hold upon the system. They are
sources of medicine, although their svmpioms
may unqueStionably be miIgated through such
means, The same holds good OF indigestion,
blIlousneSs, kidney complaint, rheumatism.
nervousness and debility. By the Bitters they
are cured when many remedies fail.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
Capital Punishment Among Jaws.

Decapitaton was performed by the Jews
after the fashion Of the surrounding ma.
tions. 1t was considered the most humili.
ating, the most ignominious aud degrad
ing death that any man could suffer. II
was the penalty in cases OF assassination
and deliberate murder. II was incurred
by those who willfully and wantonly slew
man with n stone or with an implement
OF stone or iron. 1t was likewise the pun
ishment meted out to all persons who re
sided In town the inhabitants Of which
had allowed themselves TO be seduced IA
idolatry and paganism. Notes
and Queries.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
Etiquette In the Country.

"They have different etiquette in the
country than they do here" said man
from out Of town. "In Java. Wyoming
county, the young men when they come
out Of church keep their hats Off until
their sweethearts come out. saw young
fellow stand bareheaGed In the hot sun for
fully five minutes. requested him to don
his hat, fearing he would be sunstruck,
but II was no use. He stuck it out, and
was rewarded finally by the appearance oi
bis coveted angel "-Bulfalo Enquirer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
Milk Oxidized by Eiectricity.

Professor Tolomei, an Italian chemist.
concludes that the ozone produced by eiec
trio discharges in a thunder storm coasu
lates milk by oxidizing it, and generates
Tactic acid Mr.. Treadwell, OF the Wes
leyan university, in discussing this, states
that the action is not a mere oxidation. but
1t is partly produced by the growth of bac-
terra, which is very rapid in hot. sultry
weather-New York Telegram.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
Red Eyellds.

If troubled with red eyelids give them a
hot bath just before going to bed, laving
them with the hands. III the morning
always give the eyes another good bath
ing. rubbing gently from the outer corners
toward the nose. Many people carelessly
pass over the eyes while washing the face,
but they deserve and need great care
Herald of Health.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
rrofe..or Emer,on,. Ab.entmInaedn...

Professor Emerson, while at Lake For
est, was actually known to go down to the
depot to take the train for Chicago and
forget to get on board. When be came to
this city to deliver lecture at the Art Ia
stitute, Mr.. French, Of the institute, met
him at the train. why. Emerson" said
Mr.. French, as be looked at the profes
sor's neck, you've got two collars on"
Professor Emerson's hand went up TO his
throat. $50 have" said be, and the sur
plus collar was quickly slowed away in the
professors pocket.-Chicago Herald.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

The day before the anniversary Of eman.
eipation a farmer unIoaded load Of water
melons at JohnsoB's store TO have them
cared for until the following day. An old
darky stepped into the store late n. the
evening and stood looking at the fine mel.
ons. Frank johnson asked him II he was n,
Ing 10 have Gne time on emancipation day.
81 don't care much bout Emancipation,
boss" be said. but would like 70 have
one O. dem milyuns awful well."-San
Marcos (Tex.J Free Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
DREAM MUSIC.


rhear a spirit IN my dreams
That In the calm dream darkness sinGS
In tongues know not Of. OF things
That are unthinkable, II seems
Her voice has in II hueS and CLEANS
And in the unknown words there rings
Cadence on cadence. Is OF strings
Finer than sunlight spun in beams,
II could see her. am sure
That would lind her colored eyes
Like flute tones, and her cheeks made
fair
With thrilling bugle notes, and pure
Her lips as harp tunes and gold Sighs
OF viols woven in her hair.
Edward Lucas White in New York sun.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

Complete suits Of fireproof asbestos cloth
are now made for fremen's wear As the
material is indestructible and bad con
ductor Of heat as we'll, the wearer is pro
tected in the midst Of flames. OF eourse
air for breathing must be supplied through
tubes in some such way as it u supplied 70
the diver when be Il updsr water.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
ADVICE TO PARENTS.

Parents looking for a school in which to
place their boys are advised to put them In
Hoitts Oak Grove School. The uaster, DR..
Ira G. Hoitt is well known as an educator.
The school is limited to fifty pupils. and
spcclG! attention 10 given 10 each one. The
location near Millurae in San Mateo coun-
ty, Cal, is charming.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

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 constltu.
tional remedies. Deafness Is caused by AN In.
famed condition Of the mucous lining of the
eustachian tube. When this tube gets inflamed
you have rumbling sound or imperfect hear.
ing, and when II is entirely closed deafness |,
the result, and unless the inflammation can be
taken out and this tube restored to Its normal
condition, hearing Will be destroyed forever;
nine cases out of ten are caused by catarrh,
the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of deafness Caused by catarrh) that cannot
be cured by HalPs Catnrrh Cure Send for cir.
culars, free. FL CHENEY & co,
Toledo. o.
GV- Sold by druggists; rs cents.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

"Carl, it is not very good of you to say
bad things of your friend behind his back"
ayes, but, father, when say them to his
face he beats me. ."-Fliegeude Blatter
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

We positively cure rupture, piles and all re-,
Al diseases without pain or detention from bus
iess. No cure, no pay, Also all PriUdte dil
asses, Address for pamphlet Drs. Porterneld ,
4oaey, SSS Market street San Francisco
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

A cough, cold or sore throat requires i'm.
mediatt attention. as neglect resulis In
some incurable lung disease or chruli,
throat trouble. :" hr~n's bronchial 7roches'
will invariably give relief.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

"If wo can't cure your Catarrh, no matter
how bad your case or Of how long standing,
wen pay you $500 In cash." That Is what
Is promised by tho proprietors Of DR.. Sages
that cures Catarrh Costs only 90 cents.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
THE OLD BACHELOR.
Ie is portly, but very erect,

He is portly, but very erect,
And always-to somewhat digresa,
Artistic and quite circumspect,
When II comes to u question Of dress;
A lover Of whist and OF chess
And little disposed to be gay,
Yet pity him, nevertheless
The old bachelor over the way.
For know when his life dlssect
There is lack of the wifely caress,
No children around him collect.
His home coming nightly to bless:
And to scan him again confess
He's trifle inclined to be gray,
In spite of his social success
The old bachelor over the way.
And feel my surmlse Is correct,
When / look at him closely and guess
That when he takes time to reflect,
He misses the true happiness;
For the lack Of home will depress,
And his boyhood was happy they say,
fancy that dreams must oppress
The old bachelor over the way.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

good That Is the case with Dr. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets. They're the smallest in
size, tho mildest in action, but the most
thorough and far-reaching in results. They
follow natures methods, and they give help
that lasts. Constipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, Sick and Bilious Headaches, and an
arrangements Of the liver, stomach and bowels
arc promptly relieved and permanently cured.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
DEAFNESS oANNOr BE CURED

"Have you good cOok2" "shes very good
goes TO church four times week. She cant
cook though"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
ENVOY.

What married7 this morning, no less,
For who shall King Cupid gainsay2
Well, well, he is in for distress
The old bachelor over the way.
Ernest McGaffey in Arkansaw Traveller
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

"What Is your iavorite style Of fire escape9'
said one department clerk to another. "Civll
service rules" was the reply.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
RurTURE Ann p,,.Es CURED.

Mayor Harrison, the Rajah OF Chicago, wi
make his old friend, the Rajah OF Johore, 70,
perfectly at home.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
TRY GkRMRA for breakfast.

He-Did You tell her would be there bright
and earlyG Shell told her you would be there
early,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

What is August Flower for 7"
AS easily answered as asked. 1t is
Tor Dyspepsia. 1t is a special rem
edy for the Stomach and Liver
Nothing more than this. We believe
August Flower cures Dyspepsia.
We know it will. We have reasons
for knowing it. To-day it has an
honored place in every town and
Country store, possesses one Of the
largest manufacturing plants in the
Country, and sells everywhere. The
reason is simple. 1t does one thing,
and does it right. Itcures dyspepsiaa
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

pfundPr's oregon Blood Purifier Is
the best remedy for cleansing your system.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08

Lo0KATTHE
SIZE Of the or
dinarY pill.
Think OF ell tho
trouble and dis
turbance that IL
causes you.
Wouldn't you
welcome some
thing easier to
take, and easier
in its ways, il
at the same time
it did YOU more
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1893-06-08
OF INTEREST TO ATHLETES.

Taken as II hole, the Mammoth cave is fully
entitled TO rank with the wonders OF the world
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01
PERSONAL.

Mrs. TEL soNo, the Japanese reform
er, who is now lecturing in this co ,ntry
to raise funds to establish in Toxic a
non-sectsrian training school for
women and girls, had the honor of
being the first woman lawyer in Japan.
She has been Christian for only Ave
years, and is deeply interested in work
among the "hIgh class" in her country.
IHE success of Doctor Emily
Kemplin's courses in the University Of
Zurich are well assured, and her posi-.
tion-somewhat precarious at first, as
woman instructor was a great innova.
tion-becomes mere and more secure
every term. Her subject this semestre
is "The American Laws of Civil Pro-
cedure." Doctor Kemplin has been
asked to prepare a paper on The
Distinguishing Features of the Admin
istration OF Justice in Switzerland"
for the Law Reform Committee of the
Worlds Fair.
THERE are seventy FIVE women organ
lists in New York; the most of them
train their choirs; many give organ
reoitals and compose music.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01

in the evening fatigued. 1t is a tire
some life especially when the snow on
the mountain is deep, but it brings
happiness to me.
The shell is still on the library shelf;
L sometimes take it in my hands as l
did in my boyhood days and hear In its
ro,r r,ng the echo of my thoughts.
They are not always Joyous; sometimes,
even, they are sad, especially when one
of my poor sick ones is in danger of
death and can do nothing to aid him /;
but they are not the echo of threaten
ing thoughts as on t 9 evening of my
adventure with the birds nest. he
only is happy, dear friends, who can
listen to the voice of his conscience
without fear, for it is the greatest
pleasure known to mau,
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01

ana ends of mythology, over which he
got considerably mixed at times, till
one day | was In such fits that Venus
thought they would hear. and snubbed
me fearfully.
This went on for couple OF months
or so, and then the Boy left OF draw
ing here. The little grey figure pic d.
ded In and out bravely, but as tims
went on could see her bite her lips
to keep back the tears of disappoint-
ment aud longing for human inter.
course AMI sympathy. At last one day
she dropped the pencil and sprang up,
waking to aud fro and up and down,
then with a sudden movement flung
her arms round the feet of my beloved
Venus and walled, "Ohi dear, kind
God make me good, and make me
patient, and clever and wise-clever
and wise." She lay there quite still,
With her head on the marble, and l
saw tear fall from the eyes of the
lovely goddess and and glisten in the
girls dull hair like & moonstone. The
little grey student lifted up her head
piufully and looked up into the sweet,
grave, but (alasl for herr sightless
eyes
II am not beautiful like you," she
moaned pathetically; "but l sCiH be
patient and good.
And she went resoluteIy back to the
easel. Weeks and months passed, the
year crept on, spring blossomed into
summer, and still she worked.
One morning 1 heard soft laugh
behind me, and then the Boys voice.
He passed me with tall, fair glrl.
They passed in front of bust OF Soc
rates.
$50 ou don't think much of h imp
she said, reproachfully.
"No; why should I?'' said the Boy.
but he is a philosopher and a gresl
man." she urged.
The Boy looked straight into hel
eyes.
"But, he didn't know you, sweet
heart" he sail, putting strong arm
round her. "Don't you know by this
time that for me ali art, all knowledge,
all philosophy is bonnd up in 4 single
word-UOu-whoa are love and philoso-
ply and all art and beauty incar-
nate?'
There was a tremulous silence tor
few minutes; only Venus and 1 heard
the deep. quick breaths coming from
the huddled little figure concealed
behind a pillar. The Boy aud the fair
girl passed out, she leaning on his arm,
and looking half roguishly, half ten
derly up to him.
1t was then that looked round fol
the little grey stu lent. Sue seemed
stunned; after a minute she pushed
/ sck her easel, rose to her feet, and
came forward, cropping with her hands
in blind, bewIldered fashion. then fell
prone at the foot of the Venus; and
the sunshine hickered lovingly down
on the shabby, grey Iinsey and the
rich mos tics on the floor.
SoLeoue came in few hours latet
and carried her away gently. She has
never returned. The only relic of her
Is funny little Scotch pebble pin
which 1 can see cleaning in the dust
aud the shadow of yonder corner.
NJ. L don't blame the Boy; 1t wasn'
anybody's fault in srticular; he was as
sympathetic as the tenderest woman,
aud much too good end simple-s uled
to play with her feelings. 1t was ju ST
one of those cases where "Nobody
knew"
Going? That's a pity; you're such =
good listener. Come again another
day, and Ill tell you some more.
A. NJ r.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01
Honc.tY IN Yornba-

A curious Illustration of the honesty
If some savage peoples is given IN the
report of a recent traveller in YoTuba,
West Africa. He says he often saw
on a mat by the roadside small quan.
titles of maiZe-iour, bean-bread,
cooked yams, or other articles of food
carefully arranged for sale, while near
at hand broken calabash was placed
for the receipt of cowries, WHICH are
the currency of the country. In pass
ing, the men in his caravan would
choose the articles of food they de-
sired and put number of cowries
among themselves as to the exact
price which they had paid at the last
town or market-shed. For forty cow
ries, which is less than two cents, a
man could fully satisfy his hunger,
and the hunger Of an African labor
ing under load for from fifteen to
twenty miles day IS not to be easily
appeased. 1t never occurred to any
OF the carriers to underpay or to take
anything of which they did not know
the price The owner of the article
Wa probably a mile or two away work.
ing placidly at home, while her little
commercial business at the roadside
was taking care OF itself.
In Yoruba water is stored in large
jars near every hut or roadside shed,
and may be had for the asking or
taken freely by the passing traveller.
1t is one of the unwritten laws Of the
country that the traveller may stop at
any farm or field and cook sufficient
food from the standing crops for one
meal, but it would be considered u
he nous ofense to carry any away with
him. Such honesty would hardly be
found among civilized people.-Gold.
thwaite's Geographical Magazine.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01
THE EARLY OWL.
BY o. HEREFORD.

An owl once lived in a hollow tree
And he was as wise as wise cOuld be,
The branch Of learning he didn't know
teuld scarce on the tree OF knO Sledge grow.
He knew the treH from branch TO root,
And an owl ike that can afford to hoot
and he hOoted-uutl. alas! one day,
lie CHANGED 70 hear. IN "A casual way,
An Insignificant little bird
Make use Of a term he hai never he1rd.
lie was flying to bed IN the dlwntng light
When he heard her singing with ali her mi ght
'Hurrayl hurraA for the early wOrm!"
Dear me, said the owl, what q singular
term!
would look II uD II It weren't so late,
3 must rise at dusk TO lnveSttLate.
EfIly TO bed ana early TO rte
Makes an owl healthy and stealthy and wiser"
- he 81 II like an honest owl all day,
-.uu lose IN the early twilight gray,
1ud went to work IN the duSky light
10 look for the early worm at night,
ii searched the country for miles around,
blt tue eIrly worm WAS not to he fOuudj
- he went u bed In the dawninL liSht
And looked for the worm a-lIn next nj ,hr
And again and again aud again aud aguu
He sought and he sought, but AL In vain,
III he must have looked for a yea aud 4 day
! OE the early worm IN the twilight gray.
Al last in despair he gave up the search.
Aud vas heard 10 remark rs he sat on his
perch
Is the side oil his nests in the hollow tree:
lie trlng Is as plain rs night to me
NUthIng can shak- my conviction firm,
iheleS no such thing as the early worm"
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01
An AssISum-nt a

"Mr. Cullom," said the city editor
% one Of his reporters, do you
lrink?"
''No, SIR"
Il wish you would acquire the
iquor habit, for I want you to make
personal test Of one of the new
Ipeclflcs for drunkenness and write it
ap in good style. Judge.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01

A lady who prides herself upon al
Says remembering the name vi a
person whom she has once met, had a
droll experience the other day.
At a railway station she encount
.red a man whose face was familiar
to her, and whom she soon remen-
bered having seen at the house Of a
friend some months before. With
the utmost graciousness of manner,
she turned to the stranger, and said:
isn't this Mr.. Tombstone, whom
[ met at Mrs. Lyman's?"
The stranger looked at her with .
battling expression Of countenance.
Il may have met you at Mrs,
Gyman's," he said, "but you have
somewhat twisted my name. l am
Mr. Stonegravs
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1893-02-01
The Difference.

Mrs. Pugh-Oh, yes; just because
it is a little damp out, you won't 80
TO church. The pouring rain didn't
keep you home from the theater the
1ther night.
Mr.. Pugh-If l had remained h1ne
from the theater the other night, l
would have lost the four dollars |
paid for the tickets; but If l stay
home from church, this morning, II
be in ifty ceDts.-Puck.