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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Old man Sam was sitting one morning
in front of his cabin enjoying the warmth
Of the sun, while his two little grandsons
played about his feet.
just then the young sons of his former
master, who were visiting in the neighbor
hood, stroled up to have a chat with Sam
After talking with him awhile they hand
ed him bag of tobacco and handful Of
cigars and were about to leave when they
observed the children, and one of then
asked whose they were.
"Dem's my gran'sons. Mimy's boys
replied Sam.
A sudden thought seemed to come tC
him as he looked at the young men, and {
crafty look crept over his face as he added:
"Dey's named after you an Mars An
drew, Mars Milton, cause dey's twins, jes'
like you is"
The brothers commented ON the fine look,
of the children and their wonderful differ
ence in size for twins.
zone twin ginerally is bigger'n ter one,
explained Sam.
The young men smiled and gave eacl
child quarter as they left.
They had scarcely turned the corner o
the cabin when they saw, through a crack
Sam take the coins from the children, lool
at them and with grunt of disappoint
ment at what he considered the small re
turn of his artiflce drop them in his owl
pocket.
"Mimy," he called to his daughter, stand
ing in the door, "you call dem chillens San
an Jake, same ez you always done. De!
amt no two bit chillen. Hits wuth er dol
lar to change dey names, an had to maxi
'em twins too. Kate Fields Washington
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
A MILD FISH STORY TELLER.
And the Alderman Was So Startled Tha
He Had Nothing to Say.

Lets see, unused the drummer at De
troit hotel the other evening, but isn't
there place around here somewhere called
Lake St. Clair latsg"
"Yes, SIR" replied the alderman in the
group.
Great place for fishingg"
"The best in the world"
"Always sure of getting fish at the
flatsg"
always, if in season."
1--WE read and heard a great deal of the
place, and know several Cincinnati people
who have been up there. One of 'em told
me he caught four perch up there between
sunrise and sunset"
only four!' gasped the alderman.
"Why, my dear sir, what could your friend
have been doing all that days"
Fishing for perch. He didn't even stop
for dinner Another one told me that he
caught three black bass during the week he
made business of fishing, but of course'-
"Only three black bass in weekl I'd
like to know what sort of a fisherman your
friend calls HIMSELF"
HE is rated an Al man, but am sorry
to say nobody has any confidence in his
word. His story wasn't quite as bad as
that of his brother, though. Say! There
was man who stood right up at the bar of
the Burnet House and gave us his solemn
word that he caught pike up there which
weighed two full pounds He wouldn't
take off a fraction of an ounce. They ex.
PEELED him from club for lying, but l have
often wondered if he didn't really believe
what he was telling"
"He didn't claim but two pounds for his
pike?" demanded the alderman as he turned
pale.
"Only two pounds. There was Coving.
ton man in the party, and when he got
back home he went around telling every.
body that he hooked fish so large that il
broke his line They were going to run
him for mayor of the town, but that killed
him dead. People argued that if he would
lie about one thing he would about an.
other, and that it wasn't safe thing to put
liar in public office"
WAS that all he claimed-that a fish
broke his line?"
"That's all, but it settled his hash pretty
quick. So there is good fishing Mt the
flats, eh? Pm glad to meet man who
knows all about it, Now, alderman / wish
you'd give me few particulars"
mo, sir! No, sirI' exclaimed the alder.
man as he jumped up and mopped the per
spiration from his brow.
Wont you tell me how many perch you
have caught in a month up there?"
"No, sirl"
"Nor the weight of your largest fishs"
mo, sirl"
But you see, alderman
u see nothingl | won't tell you one
burned word about fishing. was given tC
understand that you were an honorable
straightforward man, but have discovered
to the contrary. No, sir-not statement
not word. A man who'll choke another
man off as you have me can go and fish in
mud hole and be hanged to him. DE.
troit Free Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Familiar.

A friend OF mine has just had most un-
pleasant experience. He has married a
widow, and by some coincidence took her
to the same hotel where she stopped with
her first spouse. At table she said to
Charles, the bridegroom, "Will you kindly
pass the butter, John'" A vision of John"
his predecessor, fitted before the bride
groom, who Indignantly replied, MY name
is not John; it is Charles" Excuse my
mistake, Charles" she said, and then, tast.
ing the butter, added reflectively, but It
Is the same butter. Boston Home Jour
nal
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Mrs. Isabella Bird Bishop, the dis
tipguished traveller who has started upor
another journey, although she is now
so years old, is at present crossing this
country ON her way to Vancouver
whence she is to sail for Japan. Wheth
er she goes farther will depend upor
her health. She owns pretty cottage
in Scotland, and there she spent las
summer and autumn in thoroughly mas
tering the technique of photography il
preparation for her journey. She viii
now be able to illustrate her own books
Woman and Home.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
MARY JANE.

have thought of getting married
When I've seen thee, Mary Jane,
With thy dainty silks and satins,
With thy petticoat and train.
But whisper came across me,
Like a sign with omen rife
"Ah, tits very well to marry,
But, oh! canst thou keep wifel"
If the last new bonnet suits thee,
Canst thou wear it still the same,
Though a newer pattern tempt thee,
Lately handed down to fame?
Will dress or two content thee
When stern fashion orders more,
And solitary headdress do
Instead of half score?
But they tell me am raving
To expect so strange thing.
And they laugh to scorn my musings
And the hopes to which cling.
So | fear | must resign thee
And bachelor remain,
Yet never can forget thee,
Oh, too costly Mary Jane!
London Figaro
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

There is more catarrh in this section of the
country than all other diseases put together, and
until the last few years was suppos Il to be In.
curible. For great many years doctors pro
nonnced II 10 al disease, and prescribed local
local treatment pronounced 1t incurabe. Sci
ence has proven catarrh to be constitutional dis
ease and therefore requires constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manufactured by
f. J. Cheney & Co., Toledo, ohio, is the only
constitutional cuIe on the market. 1t is taken
internally in doses from ten drops to teaspoon.
full. II acts directly on the blood and m icous
surfaces of the system. they off,r one hundred
dollars for any case II fails to cure. Send cir
culars and testimonials. Address
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
10 Sold by druggists; rs cents.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
AnecIded Disadrantage.

Teacher-Now do you see the differ
ence between animal instinct and hu'
man reasonf
Bright Boy-Yes'm. If we had in
stinct, we'd know everything we need
ed to without learning 1t, but we've got
reason and have to study ourselves mos
blind or be a fool.-Good News,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
WE WE'RE DECEIVED.

A wild Juanita, black and tan,
Rode into Wingate on mule;
Met Chicago travelling man,
Who told her, as drummer can,
That she was wildly beautiful.
She smiled, she hoped, she lived. Alasl
She looked into looking glass.
"You are poet" my friend said:
"Your fame has flashed from coast tc
coast.
You will be read when Riley's dead,
And Field has faded. Yes" he said,
"If not before. You're Shakespeare.
ghost"
But now sympathize with her,
The maid. I've seen the publisher.
-Cy Warman in New York Sun.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
PROVED TO BE THE BEST.

Tested and proved by over thirty years
use in all parts of the world, ALLcocK'f
Porous PLAsTERs have the Endorsement Of
the highest medical and chemical authori.
ties, and millions of grateful patients who
have been cured of distressing ailments
voluntarily testify to their merits.
ALLCoCK's Porous PLAsTERs are purely
vegetable. They are mild. t effective
sure and quick in their action, and abso
lutely harmless.
Beware of nostrums. Ask for ALLcocK's
and let no solicitation induce you to accept
substitute.
BRANDRErH's PILLS are mild, but effect
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Wanted 1t Long,

Farmer Wayback-I promised my boys
I'd buy 'em few bicycles eff they don't
cost too much"
Dealer-Well, here is a fine one at sos.
"Wha?"--
"The one next to it is $50, next to that $75
and SO on. The farther we go along the
row the cheaper they get"
Say, mister, how long is the row."
"The length of the store"
"Waal, ef your store is bout half mile
long Pll walk on with yeh. GOOD News
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
No Food For Thought.

Mrs. Van Kult (the hostess)-Are the la
dies of the Dante club all present.
Chorus of Voices-Yes.
Mrs. Van Kult-I am very sorry, ladies
to have to make the announcement but il
will be impossible to hold our usual litera
ry session today. The caterer forgot to send
the freshments.-Chicago Record.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

The devoted wife seemed not at all dis
concerted, although his anguish was plain
lypoignant
Certainly" she answered ~ had Just
as lief sell my diamonds and wear paste
ones as not OF course"-
For the first time shade of anxiety
swept across her face.
IL will still have detective to fol
low me about when wear them"
Yes, indeed; that would be arranged
Detroit Tribune.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Young Author (engaging apartments
You have several literary men boarding
here, believe.
Mrs. Slimdiet-Yes, quite number.
like literary men.
lam delighted to hear it."
"Yes, you see, literary men never kicl
when | demand cash in advance. They ar,
used to it. ."--Spare Moments.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
METEMPSYCHOSIS.

If were poor little tippet mink,
think
That of all kind fates it would seem the best
To rest
Round the slender white throat of sweet Marie
All, me!
would bend caressingly to her will
Until
She'd lean her cheek tenderly down on me.
Marie,
You'd waste such JOY on poor little mink,
think.
M. D. Hatch in New York Snn.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Appropriate.

Sculptor-1'm getting up new statue of
Franklin, and want to indicate his dis
covery of electricity.
Friend hynot represent him with one
leg, the other having been taken off by a
trolley car?-New York World.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

The Suitor (bitterly)-You reject mei
Why, some months agoI consented to wait
until you could learn to know me betterl
The Girl-Yes. That's where you made
your mistake.-Chicago Record.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Cant you give me motto as a sort O
guide while Pm struggling through m,
careerS" said the young bicyclist who hat
determined to become the greatest racer
his age.
"Certainly." said the sporting man
thoughtfully. Hump yourself. ."-Chicagt
Record.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
A Plain Tale.

"where shall put this patent medicine
ADVERTISEMENT
Under the poetry"
Whats that forf"
Read the poem, get sick, take the medi-
cine-all serene. Saw the ad in our paperp'
Atlanta Constitution.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

"Why don't you work for your liyingi"
said the blunt young man.
work fob me livingl" exclaimed
Chawles. "Gweat heavens! Don't II Fa.
thaw is so careless have to write him at
least twice week fob spending money!
Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Wool-The woman ahead Of me at the
play had on hat as big as kite, but it
didn't bother me very often.
Van Pelt-What did you dor
Wool-Every time 1t hid my view gave
her husbands silk dicer a kick.-New
York World.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Marshall--What the mischief is the mat
ter with you, Raymond' Been held up by
some highwayman, or have you been ii
railway disasteri
Raymond Well, l can't say I've done
either Last night just hid under the bel
to scare nv Wife.-Life.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
Thoughtful For Each Other.

Ada-I've been wondering all day why
you weren't invited to the Bigelows.
Kitty (sweetly)-And I've been wonder.
ing why you were-Life.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
The Need of Caution.

The need Of caution in the use Of GER
tain remedies is underestimated. Indeed
they who warn are often ridiculed. Yet
no less man than the eminent scientist
Tyndall died from an overdose Of chloral.
-HOusekeanar
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
A Sure Thing.

Binkers-This life insurance idea is
good enough if man dies young, but sup
pose should live 30 or 40 years longer
I'd he terribly out of pocket.
Agent-No danger of that, sir. You'll
soon kill yourself working to pay the pre-
miums.-Ncw York Weekly
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Motherly Frog-Child, you don't. seem
well to-day.
Tadpole-That's getting to be an old tale
with me- mother, but I'll soon be on my
feet-Chlcago Record.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
The Height of Neighborly Consideration.


"Of course you believe in the millen-
num-" said the irritable mans friend.
ITO be sure"
what is your idea of it?"
It'll be time when every lawn mower
will have a music box attachment
Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26
NEARING THE GRAVE.

In old age infrmtIes and weakness hasten "a
close the gap be'ween us and the grave. Hap
PLY scientific research and pharmacal hkil have
allied themselves In furnishing us a reliable
means Of ameiorating the ailments incident tC
declining years and of renewing waning physi
Bitters, a widely comprehensive RENE iy in dls
ease and an inelt mable blessing to the elderly
the feeble and the convslescent. Rheumatic
ailments, trouble with the kidneys and lumb bagt
are among the more common ailments OF the
aged These are effectually iunteracted by tn,
Bitiers, which is likewise prevention and Gu
rative OF malarl-l complaints, dyspepsia, consti
patton and bill ,ousneas. 1t IL highly prOmotiv'
OF appetite, sleep and the acquisition of vigor
"There's friend downs airs waiting for you
says he wants you only for a minute" Mr.
Catchon-Here, james, take this $40 bin anC
keep IL until | come back.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

The man who is devoted to his ante is ire
quently obliged TO pay good deal of attention
10 his uncle.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

Stage Manager-Have you taken any prepars
tions for stage car err Applicant proudly)-
I've been divorced twice.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-07-26

TRY GERMKA for breakfast.
The herald., 1894-10-09
T. 7. STEWARD
HHE NOVEMBER DELINEATOR is n

II ME NOVEMBER DELINEATOR is sale.
"A ust in the nick of time Tor dresses and capes.
1t like everybody buying dress goods The dress
goods department than doubling sales That great
line of SO and 50 inch all wool dress goods selling
only dress goods of the highest character sell
low price This SO line contains duplicates il
style of the highest imported goods. The American
manufacturers have vastly improved their facilities fol
turning desirable goods and styles low
There is the big line of fifty and yfour inch goods at
dollar yard. We selling large quantities of these
goods They from fourteen inches wider than the
usual of dollar goods That the way outdo
petition We give you wider goods for the price. We
selling dress goods cheap We than dividing
the usual profit with you Beautiful styles in black
goods 3S inches wid for 65 yard The finest and
choicest line of all wool dollar black dress goods you
More and of the cheaper class of dress goods for
25 IS and cents yard Last sold better
goods for fifty per money The styles this
cape materials and will cut fit and baste your capes
free. We have lot of cape patterns that taking
we'll Come in and them Another new lot of cloaks will
be sale today The Prince Albert Coats taking the
lead The Golf capes selling better than any line OF
capes yet placed the market We selling good capes
low dollar We show fine line for FIVE, six and
dollars and the largest have
red for aud fifteen dollars each Cloaks is of
big departments To largely increase the cloak trade
have made unusual low prices There old time boom
the people buying. Trade is showing large in
crease the trade of year ago. We sell the Royal
Worcester Corset They the best corset acnow
edged by all good dressmakers We have been selling the
Royal Worcester for three years. each year have
doubled the sales the preceding year This alone shows
the merits of the Special bargains being
offered in millinery We selling fine millinery prices
that leave doubt its cheapness We using the
millinery department leader to draw trade. Nice felt
hats SO and Is cents each.
The herald., 1894-10-09
THE SUPERVISORS.

Compensation of Election Oficors Fixed,
Lease Cancelled.
The board of supervisors had quite
long meeting yesterday.
Ex-License Collector E. @. Hodgman
and Deputy Mstlock were request
ed by resolution to turn over the moneys
collected and received by them to the
county treasurer.
A communication was received from
A. @. Watts of Laurel district asking
permission to cut down pepper and gum
trees on the Santa Monica foothill road.
He was allowed to do 80 il he will re-
place the treea by olives, figs or wal
nut trees, the matter being referred to
Supervisor Forester with power to act.
On motion OF Supervisor Forester q
resolution was adopted fixing the rent
for polling places at the coming election
not TO exceed $40 inside the limits of
the city, and Sc outside; and fixing the
day, of eight hours for time OF actual
service.
On the recommendation OF the dis
trict attorney. resolution was adopted
cancelling the lease executed the church
of the New Era, for the lot at the corner
OF Temple and Buena Vista streets.
DR.. Burdick was directed TO furnish
the Industrials now in the county Jail
with necessary clothing upon their dis
charge next Friday.
DR.. J. S. Turner, health officer OF San
Fernando and Los Angeles townships,
presented long communication with
reference to the pollution OF the waters
OF the Los Angeles river north of the
city. The district attorney was directed
to notify the persona complained about,
and if they refused to abate the nuisanoes
to proceed against them.
The herald., 1894-10-09
GOT HIM THERE SAFELY.

The Money Order Forger, Andrew Laird,
Easily Identified.
a. W. Barrett and James Rehling, the
deputy United States marshals who took
Andrew l. Laird to Atlanta, Ga. to
answer charges OF forgery of postotfioe
money orders, have returned.
Laird was arrested in this city under
the name Of Louis 7. Jack. He WAS
employed as a solicitor for an insurance
company. and had bsen in the city
nearly year. Postal Inspector Stewart.
of Chicago, traced Laird to this city and
he and Inspector Flint took him into
custody.
Laird has given the postal authorities
much trouble. II is estimated that he
swindled the government of over $1,000
by meane OF forged money orders, hav-
ing operated from Georgia on the south
to Minnesota on the north. He was
certainly clever individual.
The deputy marshels state that Laird
Was Immediately recognized ON reach
ing Atlanta, though since coming to
California he had attempted to disguise
himself Dy shaving off a muetache and
goatee. IL is quite likely that Laird's
prediction that he would return here
within month will never be realized.
as he is in bad predicament.
The herald., 1894-10-09

visitors, and Secretary Brewer seemed
happy, saying that the arrangements
for good meetings and elou uent speakers
were in good shape.
The executive committee OF the Demo-
cratic county central committee held
meeting during the morning, ana IL
hard at work making effectusl arrange
mentB for the purging OF the new regis
tratiou.
Speaking about the new registration,
the gorgeous claims of the Republicans
OF big majority of the new voters are
not borne out by the observation oil some
of the registry clerks at the court houae.
One of them in conversation yesterday
said that a good many more democratic
are in the list than the Republican will
admit, and that he is positive large
percentage of the registration now and
for some weeka past is Democratic.
One of the grounds for statements by
the Republicans for claiming everything
in sight will not bear anslysis. There
was time, after the holding OF the
Democratic primaries and before the
Republican primaries, when every effort
was brought to bear to bring out Rspub-
licans, and it WAS during this limited
period that the big percentage occurred,
now used by Ananias-like partisans to
cover the entire registration.
The new registrations reached between
$500 and $500 yesterday. There are
about 80 registration books out through
the county. and it is estimated that the
total aew registrations will be- over 5000.
The registration closes October 22d,
which is Is days before election. The
Office in the court house ia open during
buainess hours, but ie not open at night.
Harry l.. Tufts has been appointed q
registration clerk at Democratic head
quarters, and will be on hand from a.
M. to 9 p. m. daily until the closing of
registration, October 22d. All voters
unable to visit the court house during
business hours can be registered at the
above headquarters, over the Farmers
: and Merchants bank.
The herald., 1894-10-09
THE OPENING GUNS.

Republican Meetings Hold in Various
Places.
The campaign for the Republican
ticket opened up in various parts of the
county yesterday. Last evening mass
meetings were held at Pasadena and
Santa Monica. addressed by candidates
on the county ticket and other speakers.
In this city the Fifth ward Republican
club hold meeting at the corner OF
Thirtieth and Main streets, addressed
by Mr.. L. G. Brown of Pasadena and
Hon. w. t. Williams.
This evening the candidates with their
speakers will hold meetingsat Monrovis
and Downey.
The Pico Heights Mckinley club have
arranged for specially interesting
meeting, at which q number of ladies
will be present. Addresses will be
made by George Reed. jr., and Col. @.
M. Fairbanks.
AT Norwalk meeting will be held
by the Norwalk Republican club, TO be
addressed by Mr.. James Burdette and
others.