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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
THE FARM WORK.
Plans Should be Laid with Reference to
Long Period of Time.

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Long Period of Time.
The main work OF the farm should be
planned far ahead, says the American
Farmer. When a field is plowed the
owner should not only consider what is
to be done with it during the season
which is near at hand, but also what
crops shall be grown upon it during the
succeeding years until it is laid down in
grass. In all other lines of farm work
the plans should be laid with reference
to long period of time. Otherwise the
best work cannot be done. But, while
it is essential that the main work of
making the farm plans should be per-
formed good while in advance, there
will be many details to be filled in at
later period. Unexpected changes which
have taken place during the intervening
time and numerous circumstances over
which the farmer has no control will
certainly make it desirable, and NAV
make it absolutely necessary, to revise
the plans which were formed far ahead
of the time for their execution. In what
ever condition the plans for the coming
season may be the time has come in
which they should be reviewed and COM
pleted. There is now sufficient leisure
to allow of this being done without in
terfering with important matters. and
the work OF the season can be com
menced much more hopefully if there
has been a careful determination of inst
what shall be attempted than it can if
points OF greater or less moment are left
undecided. But this period OF compar-
ative leisure will be of brief duration.
In short time active farm work must
be commenced. The farmer will be busy
during the day, and will be tired in the
evening. He will not then be in the
best condition for deciding important
matters and points which have been
neglected, and they will not be likely to
receive the degree OF attention which
they deserve. Consequently immediate
action in this matter is extremely desir-
able. Ne'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
An Afrlcnn TrrntY.

New YoRK.-The Herald's Brussels
dispatch says that a treaty concerning
the Congo Free state has been concluded
between King Leopold and the British
Minister to Belgium. The King aban-
dons to England small strip of terri
tory in the region of the Upper Congo,
thus giving England access northward
to the Nile. In exchange England grants
the King until the end of his reign the
left bank OF the Nile up to the 18th de-
gree. This is considered the best African
treaty concluded for many years, and is
a master.stroke of diplomacy on the part
OF the King, rs it shuts out the French
from the new basin and places the Congo
Free State under the obligation of fight
ing the Soudan Dervishes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
Fickle Fortune,

The stage offers many instances of a
mocking fortune. Mr.. Braton Robins,
an old actor, whose recollections of half
century on the stage were published
in part some time ago, had the one great
chance of his life when he was in the
very direst straits. He had been a
super, and had advanced into the more
dignifed rank of the recognized actor.
For some days he had been living on
bread and water, and he was weak and i'll.
Then news came to him that Mr.. Betty
had declined his part at Drury Lane.
Mr.. Robins was sent for. The play was
"Richelieu," and he had never appeared
in it. Shylock was his favorite char
'acter, and he begged that the play might
be changed. But this could not be done,
and in twenty-four hours the unknown
actor had to learn the enormous part.
He sat up all night, and next morning
he was letter perfect, but he had eaten
nothing, and his excitement would not
allow him to sleep.
When the curtain went up for the op-
poftunity which gave him chance for
renown, his privations told their tale.
His voice deserted him, the performance
was failure, and at the close he was
taken away to bed and long period of
sickness. Thus in the very moment of
his success Dame Fortune showed how
hckle she could be.-Dramatic Letter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
The Use of Toothnicks.

"Do toothpicks do harm or good?' is
a squestion often asked. They NAV do
harm if abused, undoubtedly, by caus.
ing irritation of the gum between two
teeth and its subsequent absorption.
and if made of wood splinters are
liable to be left behind, which have in
many recorded instances caused even
the loss of tooth; but used judiciously
they are of great value in routing the
attacking forces in caries-namely, ac-
cumulations of food and mucus secre-
tions. 1t has been urged against them
that they might dislodge a stopping.
But If a stopping is so insecure it must
be faulty, and the sooner it is replaced
the better, for decay, due to the impos.
sibility of keeping the surface clean.
must be going on underneath it.-Lon-
don Lancet.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
The Advantage of light uead..

II come of very old family" boast
ed Batkius as the party sat around the
fire at the club lying about their an
cestors.
IL suppose they were in the ark with
Noah, " sneered Smith, who affects to
despisc those who claim long line Of
ancestors.
They didn't have to get into the
ark, interrupted Simpson, who dis
likes Batkins; the family is so light
headed they hoated like corks."
Then Smith touched the button, and
by his presence of mind prevented a
riot. philadelphia Call.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

Montana is geological garden In
its native state" said Colonel jim
Struthers. 1--WE have all kinds Of wild
beasts. from grizzly bears and prairie
dogs down. Speaking of bears reminds
me Of once upon time. 1t was before
the state got polluted by the trolley,
and when it wasn't good form to wear
a collar. 1t was before Montana got to
be the greatest state in the Union.
was prospecting away in the Bull noun
tains. hadn't seen any dirt that
looked as though it had the right ring
to 1t. The sun was turning in, and
shadows were coming out of the east
took the pack off one of my horses,
picketed the animals and made a sup
per Oft hot coffee and bacon and bread
Then l coiled up in Il blanket and knew
no more. The night must have been half
spent when l began to dream that
was washing my face in one of the gey-
sers of the Yellowstone. The sensation
became so realistic that | awoke. A
hot breath was breathing ON my yissssiSSa iissssiSSae.
and straInsS53T tongue was swabbing me
down. was sort Of dazed with fear
and remained perfectly still. Presently
the licking process ceased, and the hot
breath was withdrawn. A big, dark,
awkward something shambled off, and
| sank to rest once more. When day
came, | found that my provision box
had been raided, and the soft earth
around me was full Of bear tracks.
shivered little bit and moved on. :"
The colonel told this as though he real
ly wanted to be believed, and the re-
porter left. Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
'SSay Your Nasty Little Pravers,,

Mr.. Sala in his journal relates the fol.
lowing experience of Mr.. William Black,
the novelist: when at work Mr.. Black
loves intense quiet, and cannot bear the
slightest noise. For this reason he al
ways selects room at the top of the
house as his study. At one time it was
his misfortune to live in what he de-
scribes as jerry built house, and while
endeavoring to work in the early hours
OF the morning, as is his custom, he tells
OF one amusing Inconvenience that he
was called upon daily to put up with.
"the nursery of his next door neighbor
was in line with his study, and in thi,
a somewhat numerous family was 10
Gated. Every morning as regular as
clockwork Mr.. Black could hear the
elder sister call out, Now then, you
horrid little things, kneel down and say
your nasty little prayersr A profound
silence would follow, but the interval
was brief one. Then came rush and
clatter, and the shrill voices of the chill.
dren were heard exclaiming, We have
said our prayers; we have said our pray.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
AFFAIRS IN SAMOA.


Conflict Has Probably Occurred with
the Rebels.
AUCKLAND, New ZEALAND.-The steam
ship Monowai from Samoa May II brings
important news. When she sailed q
large portion OF the governments army
had been sent to the front, and the reb-
els were massed at Atua, the battlefield
of 1888. A conflict between the rebels
and the government troops was then
probable at any hour. The King when
the steamship arrived had given the
Aana party until May 10 in which to
submit. In event of their failure to do
so the Savaii natives and portion OF the
Tuamasaga natives were to attack them.
The British warship Curaco and the Ger
man warships Buzzard and Fake were
at Apia. 1t was understood, however,
the commanders of these vessels were
without orders from their governments
as to how to act in case of emergency.
The attitude of the rebels was defiant,
and 1t is expected an engagement has
been fought before now.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
A Chinaman's Claim For Insurance.

One of Bostcn's insurance men in
sured small building which serves an
industrious Chinaman both as shop and
home. The policy covers damages
caused by fire and water, hut John
Chinaman evidently thought he was
protecting himself against losses due to
any cause whatever, as is shown by the
following letter addressed to the insur-
ance company:
Some bad boy brake my one glass Now all
tore. Come you my house e-look-nx new.
jon Luso.
Joe expected the company to make
good the damage done by the bad
boy" who is the Chinaman worst en-
emy in the city.-Boston Traveller.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
A ,.reat Kir Blum.

"a few years ago bully known as
pig Nike was the terror OF soutnern
wisconsin" i" said Patrick O'Farrell. big
Mike was monarch of all ne surveyed
and his rights there was none to dls-
nute Janesville, Beloit and Waukesna
were his favorite haunts. He was al
ways spelling for a fight, and as ne
stood 6 feet inches and was put up ike
a Hercules nobody cared to accommo-
date him, and, like Arkansaw IN MARX
Twain's o'ertrue tale, he Travelled chlehy
On his bluff and bad looks.
"One night Mike was in Waukesha
saloon kept by German with the patri-
stic name of Yankee. Mike was hungry
for trouble. He insulted everybody
present, imposed on the bartender anu
made himself a disagreeable nuisance
generally. Presently a tall, gaunt' con,
sumptive looking chap drifted in. lie
looked as though a good stiff breeze
would blow him away. He lounged uI
to the bar, and in voice sweet and
deferential as that of a bashful school.
girl called IOr SOud. hlho o""S6NN
up to him and announced his intention
to drink at the strangers expense. Inc
latter paid no attention to him. Mike
became abusive. He followed him
about the room cursing him and making
pugilistic demonstrations.
"Finally the consumptive looking
stranger turned and sweetly said: my
Christian friend. you appear to be yearn
ing for thrashing. Be kind enough tt
give me your address and will senC
you home to your family when gel
through with you He handed Mike
notebook and pencil and carefully re
moved his coat. The cool audacity o1
the stranger paralyzed Mike. He triet
to crawfish. but the stranger wouldn'
have it.
"I've heard of you for two years
past, and l came to Waukesha especially
to whip the insolence out of you,' hi
said, and right here we mix
"But they didn't. Mike made breal
for the door and has not been in Wau
kesha since. 1t was beautiful blun
The thin stranger could not have hur
him with a hammer. He died two
weeks later of consumption. ."-Chicagc
Tribune.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
Beet Culture.

Moderately light sandy loan is the sol
generallyconsidered best for beets. Heavy
clay does not permit the tap root to pen.
citrate the subsoil. Muck lands give
badly formed beets, with impure Juices,
owing to excess OF nitrogen compounds
and poor drainage. Good results are
most likely to be obtained on lands that
have been under cultivation for ten wears
or more, and which give good crops OF
corn and wheat. The black prairie soils
which have not yet been reduced to good
condition for wheat, are not desirable
Tor beets, since they contain too much
soluble mineral matter and nitropenous
material and produce q rank growth of
beets with impure Juice.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

He Favored Great Limitation OF the
Powers OF the Lords.

He Favored IL Great Limitation OF the
Powers OF the Lords.
LoNDoN.-Lord Rosebery spoke the
other evening in Birmingham to the
meeting which had just inaugurated the
Midland Liberal Federation. He hoped
that the Liberal conference in Leeds, he
said, would speak emphatically in favor
of great limitation of the powers and
prerogatives of the Lords. This would
be in the interest not only of constitu-
tional legislation, but also in the interest
of the Lords themselves. Joseph Cham
berlain had been a great turncoat. Once
he was an advocate of disestablishment,
and was hostile to the Lords. Neverthe-
less he recently had made an animated
defense of the Church of Scotland.
The Lords admired his dexterity, but
Mr.. Chamberlain was not talking seri-
ously. His hostility was not serious,
but the mere legerdemain of wander
ing rhetorician. Referring to the deser-
ton of the Welsh members of Parlia-
ment, Lord Rosebery said that the Welsh
disestablishment bill would be passed
before the governments appeal to the
country. If the discontented Welshmen
did not believe in the governments hon
esty and honor, the sooner they carried
their threats into execution the better.
He never would consent to be Minister
on sulierance.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
Criminal Women.

Professor Lombroso. the eminent
Italian scientist who holds such very
strong adverse opinions as to the abil-
ity of women to feel pain as acutely as
men do, has lately been pursuing his
Investigations in another direction, and
he has now delivered himself OF the
unqualified opinion that women of the
criminal and immoral type are invari-
ably larger Of hands and feet and small
er in the head than average women.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
A Dream That ForetoId D.a,h

A postmortem examination was made
at Franklin yesterday of the body OF
Lum Mcdaniel, whose strange and sud.
den death Saturday has been reported
The physicians in charge found tina,
death resulted from paralysis of th.
heart. 1t is said that Mr.. Mcdaniel had
peculiar dream the night before bis
death, which he related, next morning
at the breakfast table. He thought ne
was alone and suddenly fell in a faint
ing fit, and no one being near to help
him he died. The actual facts coincide
with the dream.-Indianapolis News
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

BRRLlN,-The people of the Cassel
have been excited for several days by
reports concerning the i'll treatment Of
police prisoners. The other afternoon
about 5000 gathered in the old market
square, mobbed the small force of police
and sang the Marseillaise. A strong
force OF police, which was sent to dis,
perse them, was stoned and beaten back.
The Hussars We're called out to clear the
streets. They rode down the crowds,
scattered the rioters and restored order
throughout the city. Many persons were
injured Sixty-eight persons were ar
rested.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
TrcatN Rights Infrinrnh.

PARIs.-M. de Poniel has announced
his intention of introducing into the
Chamber OF Deputies the question of the
British treaties with China, Italy and
Belgium, alleging they are violation of
the French rights and existing treaties,
lie Temps says it is not so much the
Anglo Congo treaty as the fact that Eng.
land wishes TO establish buffer State
between the eventual possessions of
France and Great Britain in Central Al.
rica, following the example of the Siam.
ese buffer State. According to lie Tennis
there is danger also that England will
ultimately absorb the Upper Nile region.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

Star photography is one of the most
tedious operations known. In some
cases the exposure of the plate must last
for several hours. During all this time
both the plate and telescope must be
moved SO that the image of the star will
be stationary ON the plate. The expo
sure of star of the sixteenth magni-
tude is two hours, and only the image
OF one at u time can be secured unless
those adjoining happen to be OF the
same size. Exchange.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

Emil Frey, president of the Swiss
republic, was soldier in an Illinois
regiment during the war of the rebel
lion. AT the beginning of hostilities he
was employed near Chicago as a farm
hand, and ON July 8, 1861, he enlisted
as n sergeant with Company Il OF the
Twenty-fourth Illinois infantry. For a
time he was held as Il hostage by the
Confederacy and confined in Libby pris-
ON. He left the army II major with a
record for distinguished service, but
with shattered constitution. Chicago
Mail,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

Goat raising is an important and
growing industry in Oregon and some
other northwestern states. One rancher
in Benton county, Or, has fine herd
of i50 goats, which includes a number
of thoroughbred Angora bucks. Twen-
ty-two cents pound is the lowest this
man has received for n fleece in dozen
yparA
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

For shampooing the hair nothing is
better than plenty of tar soap aud hot
water. 1t is better than CASTLE even
and makes n fine soft lather. A little
borax or tablespoonful of ammonia IL
the water is also good for oily hair, but
too much of either turns the hair gray.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

Jack rabbits from the far west are
sold in the New York markets. They
are sent east in great numbers by firms
that buy of the pot hunters, They are
sold side by side with the native hare
of the east, and each jack rabbit weighs
about twice as much as his eastern
cousin.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
SHOT by TROOPS.

Seven Anarchists Executed at BARGE.
Iona, Spain.
BARcELoNA.-Codima, Cerezuela, So.
gas, Bernat, Viliaruba, V. y. Villarubia
and Mir, the anarchists, were executed
recently outside the citadel of Mons.
juich. Sogas and Cerezuela joined in
the prayers of the priest, but their com.
panions shouted revolutionary cries. The
anarchists were placed in line with Their
faces TO the wall OF the citadel. At the
first volley from the troops only four oI
the convicts fell dead, and second vol.
ley was necessary to kill Sogas and Co
dina.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

If the boundaries of Custer county.
Mon, have not been recently changed
they still surround $4,000 square miles
of territory, making that one county
larger than the five states of Vermont
Massachusetts, Connecticut, Delaware
and Rhode Island.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

An Isle Of Jersey lady named Po-
lngdestre, who has just completed her
looth year, Joined in singing hymn in
celebration of the event. Sire has been
member of the Wesleyan church fer
eighty-two years.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

To clean bronzes, immerse in boiling
water. Clean with flannel dipped in
soapsuds and rub dry with chamois.
An urn should be filled with boiling wa.
ter before the exterior is cleaned.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

Coins with dates referring to ammo
Domini "a. d. cannot be found bear.
Ing an earlier date than that of the four,
tcenth century.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
A Years Railway Ac.,a.n,.

Inc board of trade report upon rail-
way accidents in the United kingdom
ior 1881 is issued. The total persons
killed numbered 1,1es, comprising 1903
passengers, $40 servants and 4l6 de-
scrlbed as "other persons" including
trespassers and suicides. In addition to
the above the companies have returned
~ persons killed from accidents. Lon
don Tt-BlN
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

The little island of Iceland, witt
aoont 10000 inhabitants, has the sam,
humber Of newspapers as the great eln
pire Of China.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

Horse racing, bicycle racing and Gro
quet are some of the out of door sports
recently reported as having been car
r1ed ON by the aid of electric light.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
LIVE AND pREssEp MEATS.

BEEF-Top steers, $2.50@2.75; fair to
good steers, $2.00@2.25; cows, N.75@
zoo; dressed beef, 4@5c per pound.
MUTTON - Best sheep, 1925; ewes,
$500.
Hoes-Choice heavy, s4.00; light and
feeders, 1915; dressed, 6@7c per pound.
VEAt-Small choice, SC; large, S@4c
per pound.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
HoPs, Wool AND HIDES.

HoPs-'9Ss, choice, 121s@l3Isc pei
pound; medium, lo@12c; poor, neg.
lected.
WooL-valley, l0@lOIsc per pound
Umpqua, l0@l0l9c; Eastern Oregon, 4
re, according to quality and shrinkage.
HiDEs-Dry selected prime, DC; green,
salted, 60 pounds and over, SIsc; under
60 pounds, "a Sc; sheep pelts, shearlings,
lO@ l5c; medium, 20@35c; long wool,
So@6oc; ttallow, good to choice, S@SIsc
per pound.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07

EASTERN SACKED MEATS AND LARD
Hams, medium, l2@l2lac per pound
hams, large, llIl@l2Rc; hams, picnic,
ll@l2c; breakfast bacon, l3@l5c; short
clear sides, 9k@llc; dry salt sides,
9@lOc; dried beef hams, l2ls@l3c
lard, compound, in tins, Sh@iOc per
pound; pure, in tins, lOIa @ll%c; pigs
ieet, Sos, $3.50; pigs feet, 4Os, 1925
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1894-06-07
THE PORTLAND MARKET.

Wharf.-The local market is dull and
nominal. Export values are 776@SOC
per Genital for Valley and 75c per GENITAL
for Walla Walla.
FLOUR, FEED, ETC.
FLouR-Portland, 1856; Salem, $2.65
Gascadia, $2.55; Dayton, $3.50; Walla
'Walla, $3.50; Snowflake, 1886; Corval-
Lis, $2.65; Pendleton, $2.65; Graham.
$2.4O; superfne, 1925 per barrel.
OATs-White, 81 1886 per bushel; gray,
35@36c; rolled, in bags, $5.75@6.00; in
barrels, s6.OO@6.25; in cases, 1915.
MILLsTUFFs = Bran, s16@1S; shorts,
$l6@18; ground barley, $1,000; chop
Iced, $l5@16 per ton; whole feed barley,
$l7 per ton; middlings, $23@28 per ton
chicken wheat, 65c@$1. 90 per GENITAL.
HAY-Good, $10@12 per ton.