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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
What Platforms Are For.

A weather beaten American citizen
stood on the platform of railroad coach
while the train was speeding along at
the rate of fifty miles per hour.
Cant stand on the platform. shout
ed the conductor. 's
What are platforms for, anyhow"
asked the man.
platforms are not made to stand on;
they are made to get in on" replied the
conductor.
This is the story with which Repre-
sentative Allen, of Missouri, illustrates
the frailty political platforms. Wash
ington Cor. Omaha World-Herald.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
FRENCH ANARCHISTS.
Urgency ON Bili Forbidding Publication
of Reports OF Their Trials Voted.

Urgency ON Bili ForbIdding Publication
of Reports OF Their Trials Voted.
PARs.-Ernest Bordes died in city
hospital this evening. The physicians
say that his death was due directly to
injuries received in the cafe of the Hotel
Terminus on the evening of February -.
when Emil Henri threw bomb among
The guests. As this is the second death
which was caused 10y the Hotel Terminus
explosion, the charge OF murder is likely
10 be established against Henri without
great difficulty. Paul Bernard, one of
The most dangerous international an
Mchists in Europe, has been sentenced
ut Montbrison to one years imprison-
ment for having exhorted an audience
IN Roanne four years ago to murder and
pillage, and the Chamber OF Deputies
has voted urgency ON bill iorbidding
the publication of reports Of anarchist
trials. The trainers OF the bill argued
that the notoriety given to men like
aavachol and Valiant by public trials
vas the most powerful incentive to other
anarchists to commit horrible crimes.
The proposal for urgency was approved
by vote OF 26S TO 2O3.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
The DEAD SPARROW.

Mortals, and immortals, too'
I have shocking news for YOU
Tidings that will harro"
Every sympathetic breast
Gone to its eternal rest
Is the bird my girl cAressed-
Dead is Lesbia's SPARROW
1t knew Lesbia quite as well
As did Lesbia herself
Know her good old mother
Grateful to the doting maid,
From whose reach it seldom strayeo-
It was wont to sereDade
Lesbia, and none other.
Victim to Plutonian wrath,
Now it hops along the path
Downward. dark and narrow;
Maledictions on thy head,
Orcusl See how fearful red
Are the beauteous eyes that shed
Oceans for that sparrow!
Eugene Field in Chicago NeTa
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
ACTION FOR SLANDER.
MIGUEL and Caprivi Prosecute Three
Men for Libelous Statements.

Miguel and Caprivi Prosecute Three
Men for Libelous Statements.
BERLIN.-The joint action for Islander
brought by DIR. MIGUEL, Minister of FL
nance, and Chancellor Caprivi against
Herr Plack, newspaper writer, Herr
Dewald and Herr Schweinhagen has
been continued in court. Herren Plack
and Dewald issued n book entitled
"Pharisees and Hypocrites," and repro
duced charges made by Rector Ahlwardt.
Herr Schweinhagen denounced DR.. Mi
quel and Chancellor Won Caprivi in
speeches, declaring that MIGUEL had been
guilty of n criminal transaction in con-
nection with the Roumanian loan. De-
PENDANTS upheld the assertions, and Herr
Schweinhagen preferred a counter charge
of slander against MIGUEL. The latter
during examination said that while part
ner in the Disconto Gessellschaft he re-
ccived $3.50, 900 marks, and not 5000
900 marks. He continued his testimony
by remarking that men, such MS the
prisoners, could not wound his honor.
and he brought suit on account OF his OF
cial position.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

The evils of a meat diet are being ap-
preciated by many high livers in cities,
and these are being counteracted partly
by the wealthy in adding more fruits
and vegetables to their tables during
the winter. The cheapness of meat and
peculiar craving which the system
seems to have for meat have gradually
made it common for city people to live
almost entirely off meat in the winter
months. Meat is eaten three times
day in quantities, and the excessive use
of such a diet is that rheumatic and
gout temperaments are acquired. These
temperaments are on the increase, and
they are largely due to the excessive use
of meat.-Pittsburg Dispatch.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

Did you ever hear barber call out
"Snakesr instead OF the old fashioned
"Nextp II so you probably imagined
that ii was an exhibition Of good natured
hilarity ON the part OF the barber, and
nothing more. Well, you were mistaken
then. "Snakesp means something to
every barber who hears 1t. II Is signal
by which the barber who uses 1t let's his
fellow workmen know that the man who
IN about TO take the chair does not bestow
"tips" or gratuities. Chicago Mail.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
Some PostOtiice Figures.

The number of postoffices in the United
States thirty years ago was a fraction
over 10000. Now there are 1889 post
offices in the states and territories west
of the Mississippi, and of that number
9,296 are west of the Missouri. Nebraska,
thirty years ago, had 45postoffices, while
today she has l,l27 The total revenue
OF the postoffices west of the Mississippi
for the year 1891 was $ll,7S0. 1872, of
which $7,26s,O6S represents the postal
receipts of the region west of the Mis-
souri, In 1850 the total postoffice receipts
for the United States were onlya fraction
over $ll 100000. Edward Rosewater's
Omaha Address
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
Admission of Kentucky Into tho Union


Kentucky literally fought her way to
statehood through seventeen such years as
mark the calendar of no other American
commonwealth. She had never known
the fostering care Of the general govern.
ment, which, even as late as 1909, had nc.
complished nothing In the way of opening
the Mississippi to her trade, nor had done
anything to free her from that serious oh
stacle to her progress the retention OF the
northwestern posts by England. The
presence Of British troops encouraged the
Indians to violence, and the state was nd.
mitted to the Union during the numbering
and marauding that followed st. Clair's
defeat
But the self made commonwealth re-
mained true to the government which so
many Of her sons had fought and suffered
to establish The very motto of tho state
seal is reminder of the patriotic sentl.
ments which animated Kentucky a hun.
dred years ago. 1t was suggested by a
couplet from popular air that was sung
by the sons Of liberty during tho Revolu.
tion:
Come, join hand In hand, Americans all;
BY uniting we stand, by dividing wo fall.
George W. Ranck in Harper's.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

LoNDoN.-The Daily News says that at
Wednesdays council section from the
Ministers asked to resign, declaring it
was impossible to continue the govern
ment with the chances for repetition
OF the Labouchere incident. After per-
suasion they were induced to remain on
the understanding that the government
would either resign or dissolve if it suf-
fered such another defeat.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
A Marrow nIaruin.

John Stuart NH was once dining with
two brilliant French takers who were
given TO monologue. One had possession
OF the field. and the other was watching
him 80 intently to strike In that Mill ex.
claimed aloud. "If he stops to breathe be's
gone EXCHANGE
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
Germany's Proposal for Coinage.

BERLIN.-Chancellor Caprivi has sub
mitted to the Bundesrath proposal for
the coinage OF 100000 marks in s.
mark pieces; 100000 marks in 2-mark
pieces and 100000 marks in 1-mark
pieces. The proposition is made as a
result of the increased demand for such
coins and from the fact that silver coin
age has fallen 1000, 900 marks below the
authorized limit.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

LoNDoN.-Sir William Harcourt, re-
plying to deputation of Welshmen ad-
vocating disestablishment of the church
in Wales, said the government was re-
solved to push the disestablishment
measure through all its stages during the
present session.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

BRUssELs.-The Chamber of Repre-
sentatives by vote of rs to 40 rejected
the Cabinets project of proportional
representation, thirteen members of the
Chamber refraining from voting. 1t is
reported that the Ministers have decided
to resign in CONSEQUENCE.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
A Pretty Big Fourteen.vear-o,d

The youngest soldier in the British
army, Private Defries, aged fourteen
years and six months, is a fine child for
his age. He is close upon feet 5
inches in height, with a chest measure
ment of 33 inches, and weighs 1875
pounds. 1t is no wonder, therefore,
that the military authorities should
have enlisted him without a demur
when he told them that he was over
eighteen. His father now seeks to have
him discharged on account of his tender
years; but the war Office, not unreason-
ably, holds that the onus lies upon him
to prove that his son is the lusus nature
he would make him out. In other
words, the condition of his discharge is
the production of a certificate of age
and very right.-London Globe.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

The Oldest hotel In Switzerland. and
probably the oldest IN the world, IL the
hotel Of the Three Kings at Basle. Among
Its guests ia l0a0 were the Emperor Con
rad II, his son, Henry III, and Rudolph,
the last king Of Burgundy. y.-Boston Globa
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

Cheesemaking in Canada has enormous
ly improved within recent years us a result
OF the method OF instruction which has
been promoted by the government in send.
ing competent instructors among the
cheesemakers.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

BERLIN.-The Reichstag has passed
the Russo-German commercial treaty by
large majority.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

a woman wearing stays as loosely as
Is possible for such articles To he WON
e1erts a pressure of 40 pounds on the or
gans which they compress. Such fignr, ,
in cold print are startling.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

All parts Of the body should be kep,
equally warm, To heap clothing on any
one part only makes that part more deli
cate and susceptible to cold.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

LoNDoN.-The Chamber OF Commerce
has sent a memorial TO Lord Rosebery
requesting him to take steps to bring
about the resumption of the Brussels
Monetary Conference.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

=, In the Vatican library there is a trea-.
use on dragons, manuscript in n single
ron 200 feet long and foot wide. the
material OF which is said to be the
tanned gut of great dragon"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

The color OF meerschaum has nothing to
10 with The quality, aud ranges from pure
white to- light yellow or blush white.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
FRENCH ANARCHISTS.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF THE BOMB
THROWER HENRI DIES.

The German Minister of Finance and
Chancellor Caprivi Bring an Action
for slander Against Three Men-The
Brussels Monetary Conference.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

Upon this question the Town and
Country Journal of Australia says: OF
all the evil habits that hens can acquire
that of egg-eating is perhaps the most
provoking and objectionable and at the
same time most incurable. In the nat
ural or wild state the hen hides her nest
in thicket to protect it from her COM
panions, male and female. Here the
preservation Of her eggs is paramount to
everything else. If we follow the nat.
ural order of things, all is WE'LL if we
deviate from it to greater or less de-
gree, to corresponding degree will dis
astrous results follow such action. IAN
ounce OF preventive is worth pound of
cure" Therefore start properly with
the pullets by placing their nests in a
retired and secluded portion of the build
ing. Make passage way in front of the
nest, so that the setter may be neither
seen or heard. The boards which form
this passage way also give, besides the
seclusion so much needed, degree of
darkness favorable to the quiet occupa-
tion OF the nest and prevent intrusive
visits from idle and meddlesome fowls;
and il an egg is accidentally broken, the
chances are rare that it will be seen by
the patient setter and will offer no temp
tation to acquire the vicious habit of
egg-eating.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29
Heating POultrY-Houses.

The matter OF heating poultry-houses
artiticially has often been argued, much
being said for and against; but the bal
ance of testimony finds the practice a
bad one that is often productive of much
injury, The fire gets too hot, then runs
low or even goes out; and colds are
caught more frequently than with no
fire at all. The true plan is to have the
house as snug and warm as shingles,
shutters, double windows, protective
banks on the north side and several
thicknesses OF building paper can make
it; then stock the building sufficiently,
so there will be enough birds to warm it
up with the heat OF their bodies. Be
careful, of coure, not to crowd, but vet
have good, fair number of fowls in
each apartment. By liberal feeding of a
variety OF foods it will be found that
under this method the hens will keep
healthy, abundantly warm and Law
freely,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

Manila rope, a in. cir. and up. l0c F.;
MANILA rope, l2-thread, 81 diam, 1Olec
MANILA rope, 8 and 9-thread, !. and s. Id
diam, lie; MANILA bail rope, in coils
or ON reels, l0c; MANILA lath yarn.
tarred, DC; MANILA hawser.laid rope WELL
boring, etc, lSc; MANILA transmission
oi-power rope, lic; MANILA paper twine
lie; MANILA spring twine, lie; sisal
rope, | 4 in. cir. and upward, ne; sisal
rope, l2-thread, "a diam, 7alc; sisal
rope, q and 9-thread, and 5-I6 diam.
sic; sisal lath yarn, tarred, nc; hon,
vine twine, tarred, &c; sisal paper twine,
SRc.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-03-29

BUrIEA-Oregon fancy creamery, 271a
@3Oc; fancy dairy, 221a @25c; fair to
good, 15@l71ac; common, 11@12c per
pound; Californi /, 45c per roll.
CHEESE = Oregon, l0@l3c; Young
America, 12@15c; Swiss, imported, 300
32c; domestic, l6@18c per pound.
EGGs-Oregon, 12c per dozen.
PoULTRY-Chickens, mixed, quoted at
$3.50@4.00 per dozen; ducks, $4,000
800; geese, $7.00@S.00; turkeys, live, II
@l2c per pound; dressed, 13@l4c.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23
A pop Land Grab,

What won't those Pop boodlers at
Topeka think Of next to rob'the StateF
They have raised vouchers, bought
worthless school bonds, juggled ap-
preparations ETC., etc and now they
have another deal Last week q
proposition was submitted to the
State board Of charities by a syndi-
cate Of Populist reformers to sell to
the State l37 acres Of land adjoining
the Topeka insane asylum. Two
tracts OF forty and forty-live acres
respectively, were priced to the board
at $500 per acre, and one tract Of
ilfty-two acres, improved, at $3.50,
the total price being $4,000. The
board was asked to recommend this
purchase to the favorable considera-
ton Of the legislature at the price
named. An inquiry at the Topeka
real estate offices develops the fact
that land in this vicinity is worth on
an average about $500 an acre, or a
total Of not to exceed $40,0 for 1877
acres. This would leave profit to
The promoters Of the scheme Of $50,
900 at least above the price the re-
formers would have to pay the owners
Of the land. These fellows evidently
propose to steal the State blind before
they 90 out Of office.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23

The Leavenworth Times gives the
following as fair sample Of the latter
day ''reformers' known as Populists:
From jailor to prisoner is the record
Populist Jerry Murphy made. His
action can be taken as an example of
the kind OF material his partyis made
Of. In the hope Of avenging himself
upon an innocent public for being dis
missed as city jailor Saturday night,
Murphy, who had not turned in his
keys, slipped into the Jail yesterday
morning and liberated the prisoners.
He is now in Jail. What respect are
the people to have for party whose
officials commit such wild acts as
theseP The officials are supposed to
be the best men in the party"
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23


James D. Holden Of Emporia, who
is widely known as one Of the ablest
writer's Of Populist literature in the
State and who was formerly national
president Of the Citizens alliance
has sent new work to press in which
he takes strong grounds against the
attitude Of the Peoples Party toward
the reform movement, and demon.
strates that the party organization is
non-operative for the accomplishment
Of the ends which are sought. He
declares that the progress made
BY the Peoples Party is not satisfac-
tory, that the Populist creed is so
seriously defective as to force Its re-
lection by intelligent voters, and that
the attitude Of the party leaders sub
jects their motives to necessary pub
lie suspicion. Mr.. Holden's head
appears to have resumed its latitude
nal evenness.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23

United States Secret Service operative.
today received at their Office In the Fedora
building a large box filed with due bill.
which have been passing as currency in tn,
small towns Of Kansas. Mr.. Murphy seized
the bills recently on visit to Topeka, Kas.
on the ground that they were made In lmita.
tion Of United States currency. Mr. Murphy
seized 10000 due bills, also the llthographing
stone from which they were printed by the
Hall & O'Donnel Lithographing Co. Of
Topeka for the J. NJ, Padgett Coupon Co.
lst, Louis Post-Dispatch,
Let's see, is not j. NJ. Padgett the
man who is writing those abusive
Topeka letters for the Monitor and
other Pop papersp Has he got in
such hurry for the fiat money to go
into use that he could not waltz
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23
Republican State Platform,

=. ~~
heAihrlninB tne republican national platform
u ics-'
"esol'eo, INC constant PATRIOTISM OF oui
party II IN ltsell U guaranty TO the nation that
inc lhteroS. OF its defenders, thalr widows and
orphhhs WIZ DO liperally cared Tor and we de-
nou'luo 'heir cruel una deliberate betrayal by
tho present democratic administration.
sceona--We adhere to the republican doc
wine Oh protection ana nelleye that tarln laws
hnoulu project VIC products OF the farms as
wei as OF lhu laeloIy
Ihira American people favor bimetal-
hsl,l alo inc republican party demands The use
OF potn soa mad silver us standard money,
w'th sheh restrictions and Under such provls-
IONS 70 % determined by legislation, us will
secure the maintenance Of the parity
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23

The New York Sun scorchingly
refers to speech Of John Peter St
John down east last Sunday az
shocking blasphemy" and concludes
Its editorial reference with: "Mort
wicked by far than the sin Of drunk
enness were the utterances of the man
who was once governor Of Kansas.
More shameful than any Of the mis-.
deeds Of the liquor dealer were they,
Never again should such a blasphemer
be allowed to stand on public plat.
form anywhere in the presence Of
godly people," 1t would seem to be
about time for John Peter to hermet-
ically seal his yawping mouth.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23

Saline county Populists are having
a great row over bit Of machine pol
ltlcs on the part Of the central COM
mittee. When returns came in It
seems that Charles Swisher had two
more votes than David Richie for
county attorney. One precinct, how
ever, had not reported, SO the COM
mittee decided to hold over another
day until all the votes were brought
in. This changed the result SO that
Richie had nine more votes than
Swisher, and the committee declared
Richie the nominee. Swisher's friends
claim he was unjustly treated and will
not be reconciled. Nothing is too un-
scrupulous for Pop bosses.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23
Increased Cost Of Sugar.

The Chicago Record dem. answers
a correspondent regarding the In
creased cost Of sugar by reason of th'
new tariff bill. The question anc
answer are.
IL understand that that the sugarschedul,
OF the tariff bill will increase the cost o
sugar TO the consumer about centsa pound
Is that correct"
II will depend largely upon the dis
position Of the refining company
known us the sugar trust. The pric,
to the consumer should not be greater
than the increased cost OF raw sugar
to the rehncr by reason Of the duty
Taking the average price ofrga sugar
during the past six months, which
was about 3 cents pound, the in
creased cost would not be much thar
l.2O cents u pound. But the relincr,
will probably add the full amount o.
duty imposed on refined sugars by The
new law, 1853 cents u pound as fol-
lows Duty on raw sugar contained
in the refined, 1.20 cents; diilercntial
on refined 30 cents additional; for
bounty on German refined .l3 cents.
IN - i Al
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23
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Morrill, and Silver.

The populists are constantly
charging that Morrill, is a gold bug,
Here are Mr.. Morrill's sentiments as
expressed in q bill championcd in con.
gress by Major Morrill, in 1890. That
bill reads as follows,
Congressional Record, page 703s,
June 26, 1900 "That from and after
the date of the passage of this act,
the unit Of value In the United
States shall be the dollar, and the
same may by be coined Of 4l2I grains
Of standard silver, or OF 25.S graIns Of
standard gold; and the said coin
shall be legal tender for all debts
public and private. That hereafter
any owner Of silver or gold bullion
may deposit the same at any mint of
the United States to be formed into
standard dollars or bars for his
benefit and without charge; but 1t
shall be lawful to refuse any deposit
of less value than 800, or any bull
lion so base as to be unsuitable for the
mint.
Abilene weekly reflector. [volume] (Abilene, Kan.) 1888-1935, 1894-08-23
Signs Of the Times,

Apropos Of Prof. Gamers efforts tt
establish communication with the
monkeys a contemporary observes the
following addition to tho up to date
political sign languages
Wearing the hat square on the head
and having the general appearance Of
attending to business means--"I an
q Republican,"
Wearing the hat with crown mash
ed down, with the bow Of your neck
tie around under your right ear and a
general appearance Of not knowing
where you are at means-"I am a
Democrat.
Staring vacantly into space and
working the lower jaw with great
rapldlty Means--"l am a Populist. "
Limping as you walk means that
you are lointist and have had your
leg pulled by some Of the officials Of
the State administration.
Taking out your knife and whet-
ting 1t on your boot indicates that
you are a Popullst employe at the
Winfield imbecile asylum.
Showing a card with the word IRE
form" printed in large letters while
you slowly wink the other eye indi-
Gates that you have job in the state
hnuaa