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Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

II is an almost fatal obstacle In the
building mp Of practice for physician
to wear a youthful face. Amy doctor
will corroborats that / remember an
amusing incident IN my own experience
after l had graduated from hospital
service and put mp my shingle and start
ed practice. IL was terribly slow work
getting patients. Ihad friend who was
medical student in my Office He was
very dark complexioned. and though only
90 years old had a big black beard. A
woman called at the Office one day and
asked to see the doctor. My student an
swered the summons and said that he
would call me. Iwalked into the recep-
ton room. The patient, who was .
stranger to both Of us. looked at me inn
patiently. had very adolescent mus
tache ut that time.
II want to see the doctor, 4" she en-
claimed rather sharply. Il don't want
10 see medical student. wish TO see
the gentleman with the beard. y To save
myself the loss of that patient had to
apologize and call my student back.
was present. heard all that was said,
and was the author Of the prescription
given. The woman didn't know that.
however, and went away perfectly sat
isfied II was simply an amusing Illus
tration Of the prejudice, unjust enough,
to boyish looking doctors, and incidents
Of that kind occur every day. Now
York Sun,
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

As the seasoned tramp and the green
ona passed along tho road they observed
handsome. hospitable looking home
resting peacefully In the quiet shade.
.sGit ON to Ii. Gully. exclaimed the
green one. his eyes sparkling In antici.
patton. That's the kind Of a place
where We git soft snap"
ssDo we? You 1hink we do, do youf''
replied the seasoned one scornfuily.
''Well, you 60 IN and try II. I've been.
Go ON In. but you'd better take hy-
araulic jack along 10 pry the bull pups
Jaws open with unless you want 10 tote
him around with you till he gets ripe
and falls OF. "--Detroit Free Press.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

ments capable OF accommodating over 100
guests and . gunroom, bathing pool,
bowling alleys, pool, billiard and card
rooms win also be among the amusement
features Of the mansion.
DR. Webb's estate In situated ON the
hank Of Lake Champlain near Ehelburne
and comprises about 100 farms which he
bought and consolidated several years ago.
The estate Is stocked with English
pheasanfs and other game. and Mr..
webb's hackney stud Is one Of the best In
America The barn alone cost 500, 600.
Mr.. Webb Is an ardent devntee OF coach
Ing, the hunt and other truly English
pastimes. He IL Q royal entertainer and
q liberal spender. In 1889 he and his fam
Ny enjoyed a 20. coo mile journey in q spe-
eial train valued at sle5, 900. They tray-
eled for six weeks. crossing the continent,
visiting Canada and going as far north
A. Alaska. Tho expenses Of the trip were
about $50, 900, or At the rate Of SIS. 600
o week. Mr.. Webb In q thorough physician,
but he has practiced very little since he
married Miss Leila Vanderbilt. His duties
ns president OF the Wagner palHce Car
company and his numerous hobbies keep
him very busy.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

4 Millionaire Tells How He Lost e3s whes
hoy and Found u AgAsn-

. Bey and Feand II AgNsn-
"what is the luclxiest thing that ever
happened to yous' somebody asked Of
tho millionaire
'sDo you mean sheer. unaduiterated
luck, something that just happens with
out any seeking ON your partf'' replied
the millionaire. throwing away half
smoked perfecto and taking another out
Of his case.
well, yes. let il 60 at that "
II am generally accounted . very
lucky man by the thousand and one peo-
pie who know more about me than l do
myself. But. ON my honor. what call
a genuine piece Of good luck happened
TO me only once in my life. 1t didn't
amount TO much. though 1t meant much
20 me at the time 1t was when was
filling my first job-that Of an errand
boy ut 43 q week--and / tell you ! have
never since felt so rich as when carried
home my first g.
II had been given check TO cash and
bill to pay. After paying the bill ]
had Just $37 Of my employers money
left had just crossed Broadway when,
happening 70 look back, saw two men
fighting in the street. was enough OF
boy then to take keen interest in any
thing like scrap Iretraced my steps
to see what 1t was all about To my
amusement and surprise ! discovered
that the two men were fighting about
the t37 and the receipted bill, which in
some mysterious fashion had dropped
ont Of my pocket. Apoliceman happen.
ing along Mt that moment. Twas able TO
prove that ! had better right to the
property in dispute than either Of the
two combatants and recovered 1t forth
with. They had each grabbed for II at
the same time. and each was bound to
get all or none--luckiIy for me. have
often speculated upon what might have
happened IL they hadn't quarreled !
should never have recovered the money,
and in consequence should certainly
have lost my situation That might have
changed the whole current of my career,
and instead Of being rich man ! might
today have been poor devil, or might
have been twice as rich a. am. Who
knows? Anyway ! regard it as the only
piece Of downright. simon pure, unmis-
taxable piece Of good luck that ever be-
fell me. But any Tom, Dick or Harry
that you chance to meet win be able 10
tell you lots Of luckier things that have
happened to me--some Of them things
that had worked at for years '-New
York Herald
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15
PRINCE OF YANKEE ENTERTAINERS.
Dr. w. Seward webb and His Proposed
$1,000, 900 Residenee In Vermont.

II ono Of the best laid schemes of mice
and men which gang aft a-gley" docs
not slip a cog, DIR. w. Seward Webb will
blossom out In year or two as the prince
Of American entertainers. He has a snug
little fortune Of $40, 000, 900 or $50, 600, 600
and an ambition 10 own residence that
shall be considered the finest In the world.
He has been studying architecture for sew
eral years and has about decided upon the
plans for castle that will cost 90, 600, 900
and cause the monarchs Of the orient to
turn green with envy.
DIR. Webb owns an estate of ., 900 acres
among the Green mountains of Vermont,
and II Is upon this magnificent tract, called
Shelburne Farms, that he proposes to rear
the most palatial residence In tho world.
Fine marbles, mosaics, stained glass and
tapestries will be brought from abroad,
and the great halls will be lined with
statuary and gems of art. There viii be q
grand banquet hall where over 100 guests
may be seated, and by throwing together
this banquet hall and the main hall, music
room and conservatory q ballroom 200
feet long by 90 broad win be ut the dis
posal OF his friends. Another feature Of
the palace will be an art gallery which
win contain DR.. wcbb's famous collection
Of paintings. There will be suits Of apart
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

The greatest natural wonder Of Ha-
waii. II not In the entire world. Is Lake
Dana or Dana lake. q body Of molten
lava 10 miles In circumference. To tao
sightseer tho surface Of this wonderful
laka appears n II IL were q sea Of rcdhot
water dashing against the cliffs which
surround IL ON all sides 20 o height
averaging 100 feet. ]. ]. Williams OF
Honolulu, who probably knows more
about the volcanic condition Of the is-
land than any other living man, ssys
that this rushing. restless. heaving lake
of boiling FIRE never remains silent ca
calm for . single instant st Louis
Republic
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

The Countess of Aberdeen spent much of
her youth ON her fathers highland estate OF
Guisehan. Il was In these days that she
made friends with her fathers guest, Mr.
Gladstone. Mounted On her little pony
she often accompanied him on his rides, and
he talked kindly 70 the bright little girl
sometimes concerning principles and people
that some statesmen would have thought
quite removed from the interest Of 30 young
q creature. But time passes quickly. and
when, In 1877. Isabel MajorEbanks became
the Countess Of Aberdeen, those early con-
yersations and the personal influence they
established had secured for Mr. Gladstone
an influential and enthusiastic adhcrent
in the popular young pesreaa - Young
Woman
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

Frsd--How are you getting On with
Miss Angell? Did you speak with her
governor as you deternineAs
Frank-Yes.
Fred--And how did 1t come outf
Frank--5o no. said 10 him, .Mr.
Angel. love your daughter " Said he:
''so do 1 Now let's talk about soms-
thing else. ''-Boston Transcript
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15
me pARTHeNoN ON TIE AcaopoLla



.sTbe Parthenon on top Of tho 4cropo
liss' II the description Architect Fucker
gives Of the 10 story building soon TO be
erected by the University Of the City Of
New York I'm romantic old Washington
squarc, and the description seems very ap-
propriate. The three upper stories VI the
building src 70 be distinct competition.
an Ionic temple sacred to learning, and
tho structure below rs 10 be severely sim
pie and devoted To the use Of business
concern The erection Of the building
really marks the univcrsity's change Of
base, for only tho law school, the school
Of pedagogy, the graduate schools Of
Language and philosophy and tho Offices
Of the univcrsity's officials win remain In
the new structure, as the main univer-
sity's buildings will be located ON the new
20 aero site near Forsiham, once the home
Of Edgar Allan Poe.
Ono Of the most interesting historical
landmarks In New York was the old uni.
versity which was recently torn down to
make room for the new building. II was
quaint, antique structure Of gothic archi.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15


Asa general rule unscientific opinions
m scientific subject are Of but little
Value 10 the student and the invcstieA-
tor Yet 60 bo permitted 10 ask such
questions appears to relieve one toa cer-
tain extent. even though the answer be
far from satisfactory.
There Is variety OF opinions among
she authorities concerning the subjected
she fair standing on end In time Of
extreme fright, some Of which are tena-
BILE and altogether probable. others ridic-
ulous i'm the extreme. The notion, II mo-
tion il be, that the hair occasionally
raises and lifts the hat Is of extreme an-
tiquity. In the oldest book In the Bible
Job iv, ia-I5) l find the following:
Pear came upon me and trembling,
which made all my bones to shake Then
n spirit passed before my face. The hair
Of my flesh stood up"
Do you remember what Virgil says
about his hero in the celebrated vox fan-
cibus hoeset passage? read from Con-
ington's translation:
While thus IN arony pressed
From house 70 house the endless guest.
The pale. sad specter Of my wife
Istood appalled,, my hair erect.
And fear my tongue tied utteranees
1 checked.
Macbeth relates his experience n fol-
lows: a.
why do yield % that suggestion
Whose horrid image doth undx my hsirf
And again In Hamlet we read:
could tale unfold whose iightest words
Would harrow up thy soul. freeze thy young
blood,
Make thy two eyes. like stars, start from their
spheres.
! Thy knotted and combined locks TO part
And each particular hair 70 stand ON end.
Like quilts upon the fretfui porrupine.
, Similar instances of ehair raising"
being mentioned In literature could hs
multiplied, but tho above are sufficient,
, even without scientific corroboration, to
prove that the phenomenon Is not freak
Of the imagination.
One of the authorities before me gives
this opinion: Plainly stated. tho hair
raising notion is without substantial
basis In short. the sensation Is only an
imaginary one"
Hildreth says. I'm such cases the hair
! actually stands erect. n result Of a sud-
den contraction Of the fnllicles."
Wilson's Normal Condition Of the
Hair and Skin" says, ''The phenomena
Of hair standing erect in cases Of extreme
terror cannot satisfactorily be explain
ed "---St Louis Republic.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

..scribbls has great scheme On
hand
what IL its''
Hes getting mp book that Is bound
ID sell well aud be popular with the Ia
dies. "
what liz itf''
Its the last chapter Of 90 different
novels So, no matter where it's opened,
II will be the last Of the hook Chi
cago Inter Ocean.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

Providenca stoclred tho earth. the wa
ters and the air with q store Of all that
WAS necessary for the use Or for tho
benefit of nan. Had we been content 70
live upon what may be called the inter
est Of this store there was amply euiRI-
cient to last for all tima But we are
the spendthrifts Of our race; No are e.
hausfing cur capital, exfeFminatlnz o.
cry wild animal. ladlinE ont with our
machinery every mineral and ral<ing The
very ocean for its wealth What is O.
become of MS when we have exhausted
our sensntionalissn. exhausted cur cap-
itai and exhausted even Qur v1tafifyf
They call this I'm de siccle I call = q
tlu monde Truth.
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

Mrs. Or. Haviland. DR.. Eva Harding. and
Mrs. Dr.. Howe are said 70 DO the only fam
ily whoAs women members are all doctors
IN the United States. .--Atchiaoo Gloh1
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

Isady--Have you any celery.
Green Hncister-~Not raueh. ma'am
.--only 90 a week. --Defrois Free Press-
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

Amonx tle ssAxons whcu sirinkia1 HeeI<la
No nannY cups weFe drunk A. iheft eef< ~
tern IN ths nanis 81 siss llencn eo1nplt'
nlsn<ed
Elmore bulletin. [volume] (Rocky Bar, Idaho) 1889-1906, 1894-09-15

nackksfiag ana slan<ief ere dHr<s Nt<e>
are xharpened Il beth sn<Ie: fhoy el&<r
wound tbs hand of hilH who w<el14 <MsM'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
MARRIED.

HANSON-K n U DSON. "A t
Marshfield, March I3, 1894, Eli
H. w. Hanson and Miss Lucelia
II. Knudson.
Miss Knudson is we'll known on
this Bay, having resided here for
several years. She left his country
for Marshfeld about two years ago
where she has been living ever
since.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22

RIAL sSrirL TRtNsFKRs.

The following are the transfers
of real estate file | in the county
clerks Office since our last issue:
John S. Meek al 1 wife to
Elizabeth Heni atty; lot 6,
blk ., Ahbey's addition to
Naluina City; oonsidera-
ton, $500. 90
Hattie Friendly 10 Bertha
Bettman; part eliot 4, blk
4, Nye * Thor pou's adj
to Newp considera-
ton, 10000
John G. Bla G to x. II. II
Rich, hal acre Il t. 6e
consideration, 10000
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
Toledo.

The baslce, supper at Grady's hall
last Thursday night, for the benefit
of the Good Templars lodge was
ellattended and was quite success
full netting the lodge the sum of
$22.35. This includes one month
hail rent amount ing toss. 90 donat-
ed by d. Grady.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22

1t the matter Of the last will of
Stephen Miller, deceased: Francis
Miller named an eXecutrix of the
will without bonds-John G. Blake,
A. L. McFadden and J. w, Parrish
appointed appraisers of said estate,
In the matter o. the last will OF
l., NJ. Harmon, deceased: Will adj
mitted to probate, and Catherine
Harmon appointel eXecutrix.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22

primaries viii hc hell on the arfous pre-
ctnct- 1920 saturday. April 3. is4i. a. 1 o clock p
m
J. ;. GATHER, Secretary. ''i'""'N
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
Notice.

Notice is hereby given that the
approved plat of survey of township
IS south, range 10 west, has been
received from the Surveyor Gener-
al of Oregon and OH
APRIL 25, 1894,
at 9 O'Clock a. M. of said day said
plat will be filed in this office and
the land therein embraced will be
subject to entry on and after that
date.
ROBERT y MILLER, Register
PETER PAQUET, Receiver.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
oregon.

A Bargain-26o acres of the
best land in Lincoln county; situa-
ted on the Alsea bay 3 miles above
Waldport; has two miles of water
front, 1870 acres choice tide land,
good house, barn and orchard, good
stock range; so tons of hay can be
cut on the place. Address,
B, F, JONES, Toledo, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
An Announcements,

TO THE VOTERS or LINCOLN
COUNTY,
l take this method of informing
my friends, who have kindly urged
my name as a possible candidate
for sheriff Of Lincoln County, at the
coming election, that l will not be
a candidate for that or any other
office, as my business interests will
not permit it.
Thanking them for their kind
estimate of me, / am, Etc.
BENTON TRACY.
Newport, Ore, March ar, 1894.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
Ranch for Sale.

A good 40 acre ranch on the riv-
er two miles below Toledo. Good
house, barn and chicken house, also
good young orchard. Will be sold
for $375, one-fourth down, balance
on liberal time. Call on or address
]. N. ARNOLD, Toledo, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
Declines The Honor.

To THE CHAIRMAN OF PoPuLIsr
CENTRAL CoMMITTEE.
DEAR SIR:-I noticed in the pro-
ceedings otyour County Convention
held at Toledo, Friday, March 9th.
that | was nominated for the i'm
portant office of coroner, and while
l thank you for the confidence and
honor implied, it would be impos-
sible for me to accept. am a re,
publican and could not consistently
accept a nomination for any office
save in my own party. Itake there
fore, this opportunity to notify YOU
through the public press, that l
most respectfully decline the nom.
nation rendered, as it was without
my knowledge OF consent.
Il. NJ CARTER.
Elk City, March 10, 1894.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22

Mrs. G. T. Smith aud daughter,
Minnie returned Monday evening
from a several days visit to Port
land,
The "Rebecca c /" came up from
Newport today after another load
of lumber for the Odd Fellows hall
at that place.
Trout are beginning to take bait
nicely, and our fishermen are get
ting their rigging ready for the usual
spring catch,
John A. OLSON was up from
Newport today looking up his tax
es. Mr.. OLSON is one of the heav-
lest taxpayers Of Lincoln county.
Times are said to be looking up
a little at Yaquina City. Since the
railroad has been paying its hands
monthly the business outlook has
visibly improved. The steamer
Homer also leaves considerably
money at Yaquina on each of its
trips.
The Trapp boys above Elk City,
have begun digging their potatoes.
They have several acres to dig.
This item may sound little strange
to our eastern readers, but we will
explain by saying that the crop has
been left out over winter, and ow-
ing TO the extreme mild climate in
Lincoln county not potato has
frozen, and they are all in good
condition.
The Pioneer stone quarry has a
large contract for the delivery OF
stone in San Francisco, ard have
received notice that a vessel will
leave that place for Yaquina on the
first Of next month for a cargo of
stone. The steam derrick is now
up and i'll working order and they
will begin loading cars with it to-
day. They will load about six
cars per day and will crowd the
work forward with all possible
speed. We understand that this
quarry has enough work on baud
to keep the present force of four
teen men employed for several
Luke o. Brien and Mac Brunk
came up from Yaquina today in the
rear compartment of a Wagner
Palace railroad velocipede. Their
iourneyings up the track reminded
them very much that life is full of
trials and tribulations, and that not
the least of these is to ride the
hurricane deck of an o. P. veloci-
pede and keep it Oh the track at
the same time. After their 9th
which landed them at the
bottom of a ten foot grade, they
the machine out again
and then one of them held it on the
track while the other road, and
thus by changing about they work
ed their way into Toledo.
Bob Campbell was up the river
hunting cattle this week, and on
the divide between Simpson creek
and the creeks running into the
Olalla he run across the track of
man, which track measured IoH
inches i'll length and was proper
toned accordingly. Not only one
but several tracks were found and
they were all of the same size.
Bob vouches for the trnth of this
story and cites as witnesses Dudley
and Chauncey Trapp, who were
with him at the time. There is
something of mystery concerning
The tracks as it is positively known
that neither Jack Allphin or Har-
vey Parks have been in that region
since last summer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-22
official County Paper.
LOCAL NOTES.

f. J, Lewis is up from Newport
today,
Next Wednesday is republican
primary day.
Tomorrow is Good Friday-plant
your potatoes.
B. f. Jones was on the sick list
q part of the past week.
Miss Fife Crosno will teach a
spring term of in the Storrs or Logan
district beginning the first part Of
April.
Eli Gather has been employed
20 teach "A three month 5 Term. OF
school at Chitwood and will begin
pm April end.
We would give this nice weather
p local, but we are afraid that it
will go back on us and rain before
we can get the paper off
Miss Espey, niece of Mr.. Thos.
Espey, of this place, arrived here
from Oysterville, Washington, and
will visit with relatives for some
lime. II,
Last Sunday was Palm Sunday 4,
and we sincerely hope that the
weather clerk wont palm" any
more such Sundays onto us this
epripg.
Mrs, w. J. Wade has been Sc
Iiously i'll for several days, but we
are informed today that she is some
what better, and that there are now
good prospects of a speedy recov-
cry.
The orchard on the old Abbey
place, at Elk City, has been pruned
and trimmed until it is an entirely
different looking affair. the or
ehard sadly needed ii and will no
doubt amply repay its owner for the
labor performed.
Robt. Johnson has been appoint
ed postmaster at Corvallis, and will
take charge about the first of April.
The appointment is a good one and
poth people and appointee are to be
congratulated.
Tomorrow being Good Friday,
q day generally by Christians in
commemoratiou of the crucifxion
of Christ, Litany will be said at 10
O'Clock a. M, at st. Johns Episco-
pal church.
Barney Morrison lost a valuable
milk COW last Tuesday, She got
her leg fastened in some naples on
The hillside, and lunged until she
broke her leg which necessitated
killing the animal,
We are informed that the steam
er Volanta will be put on the New
port-Yaquina route the Ist of April,
She will also run on the upper Bay
rs far as Toledo when there is sufii-
cient business to warrant it. Capt.
Tracey Davis will be at the wheel,
We neglected to mention the
nominations of G.. Il. Smith and b.
+. King, of this place, for the re-
spective offices of justice of the
peace and constable for the joint
districts of Toledo and Drift creek,
by the populists at their recent con-
vention.
The Corvallis carriage factory
was sold at Receivers sale last Fri
day to satisfy mortgage against
it. The whole thing was bid in by
st. Louis parties for about 10000
or less than the value Of the raw
material OH hand, 1t is said that
the factory will start up and run
tong enough to work up the raw
material on hand, and then what
the future holds for the factory is
unknown.
The work on the Elk City bridge
across the Yaquina is progressing
quite iavorably, The volunteer
work is being willingly performed
and the piling are all at hand aud
the hewing out the timbers for the
caps and stringers Is being crowded,
1t will not be long before a bridge
will span the river at Elk City,
which will remove a grievous bur
den which has been expressing the
people of that vicinity.