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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

The Danish flag is the oldest in exist.
ence' dating back to 1919 Or therea.
bouts. '--0ie"'
CHURCH at SedlItz, in Bohemia
bones. "''
lhula has an anomaly in the shane of
ny which attacks and devours large
spiders. "'s0
INDIANA cement belt covers about
~ square miles. Seventeen miles are
in operation.
IL Is reported that rats climb the
orange trees of southern Italy and suclz
the blood oranges.
1t has been found that if the per-
centage OF carbon or silicon in steel be
increased the electrial resistance also
Uses.
In paper making these chemicals are
used: Milk of lime, chloride of lime,
hyposulphite of soda, china clay, lime
or tale.
A novel sort of window glass has
been invented. Persons on the inside
OF the house can see through it, but it
Is opaque to those on the outside.
According to the Pharmaceutical
journal, a Norwegian engineer has in
vented a process for producing paper
glue, dressing gum and soap from sea.
weed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
DR.. TIMOTHY DWIGHT
MS Long Career as an Eduoa4o
Earned for Him DeseryaS NJ or III as

H Sareer as an Educator NJ.
Narned for Him Deserved Rest na'
:, Dr. Timothy Dwight, vino surprised
the educational world by his resianol %
tion from the presidency of Yala 1rni m
ot,.1 aeIsily' was president of that great in
9g,eutlon 5g,. by inheritance, one NAV saw
n I1is grandfather, who was Timothv
a DWlshL also' was president of YoIo
rom - l'9o until 1917. Yale has had few
~ any aDler presidents than the first
linloChy Dwight, and the grandson has
Plo'eu himself a worthy successor
.nno Dr, dwight when he took his seat in
Iooo' o' SAD that he would withdraw
from the post whenever he became
convinced that his usefulness to the
university was at an end. Two wears
ago az, tnere was gossip about his resign
ing Dut 1t came to nothing. President
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
Light From supar.

The flashes of blush white light seen
In the dark when pieces of sugar are
rubbed together have been studied by
Mr. John Burke. an English physicist.
BY rotating loaf of sugar on lathe
against hammer he has obtained al
most continuous luminosity, enabling
him to observe and photograph the
spectrum. The light appears to be "a
result of some change in the crystals,
and not due to heating or to chemical
action between the sugar and dir, as
was SupDOSed
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

We cannot too strongly nor too often
urge the supreme Importance of planting
seeds that are perfectly pure and fresh
Seeds that are offered at cheap prices are
almost invariably of doubtful origin and
uncertain age, sure to cause the planter
disappointment and loss. The thoughtful
planters only surety lies in buying seeds
sent out by conscientious and trust
worthy house. A vast number of Amer
lean gardeners have (and have had for
years. the utmost confidence in seeds that
bear the name, d. NJ. Ferry e. Co., Detroit,
Mich. The present generation of planters
can hardly remember the time when
Ferry's Seeds were not on sale everywhere
each year and as regularly planted by
thousands-with the greatest faith in the
unvarying quality of the seeds and in the
integrity of the firm that grew them. Every
planter whether already buyer of Ferry's
Seeds or not, should send for Ferry's Seed
Annual for 1899. 1t is mailed free to any
one who writes for it,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
.ods pills cure all Liver Ills. 25 cents
rleotric Lamps to Defy Fraud.

4 N some districts in England small
|numers whose quarterly bills for
|hical energy could not support the
,len OF meter rental, are charged at
iyed price per lamp per annum. The
,Dge can take account of the posi-
.ity Of exceedingly long burning
Ius, but not OF the honesty-factor of
consumers, the temptation to put
. amps of higher candle power than
De contracted for being very great.
Kingston this difficulty was over
be by using locked holders, but a
.nchman has now provided a neater
! ntiOn. The lamp caps and holders
made on the bayOnet principle, but
|h three pins and slots instead of
b These are placed in different
Atve positions for lamps of various
|nde power, so that only the lamp of
bright size will fit the holder sup.
led for il.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
EXPENSES $500 PER DAY.
Two English Girls Tour the United
States in Royal Fashion.

TWO English Girls Tour the United
States in Royal Fashion.
Miss Dollie Richards and Miss Kate
Roberts, of England, have been trav-
cling through the Rocky Mountain re-
gion viewing the sights at an expense
of $500 per day. Miss Richards is the
daughter of a steamship millionaire
and Miss Roberts is her cousin. Both
girls are handsome stylish and vastly
interested in all they have seen and
heard in this country. Having been
all over the East and good part of the
South. they have seen and heard a lot.
They travel in a special car fitted up
so as to be a veritable palace on
wheels. They have with them their
own porters, cooks, coachmen and
maids, and their car has well-stocked
refrigerator and pantry. The car is
the private vehicle of an Eastern rail
road president, specially fitted up and
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
decorated for their use. Muslin cur

decorated for Their use. Muslin cur
tains overhang the windows, and
palms spring from japanese jar
dinieres on each side Of the door lead
ing into the reception or drawing-room.
A bookcase holds a complete assort-
ment of books on the United States,
while rugs cover the leather divans,
and gorgeous pillows are scattered ar
tistically about. Charming pictures
hang on the walls, soft cushions lie on
the inviting looking couches and a
casual glance at the interior of the car
gives one the impression that 1t Is the
temporary home Of refined and culti-
waited women.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
nl Mnrro a Curiosity.

El MORO is one of the grandest pos
sessions in all Cuba, not as fortress,
but as a curiosity. The damage done
the castle proper by our navy could be
repaired for $4,000. Its construction
and mysteries are wonderful, and the
scene from Moro ridge is unsurpassed
in Cuba. Our guard there has explored
1t pretty thoroughly, but has not yet
discovered the entrance to the subter-
ranean torture rooms.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
TRY ALIENS FOOT-EAsE

powder to be shaken into the shoes.
lhls season your feet feel swollen, ner-
s and uncomfortable. If you have
athlng feet or tight shoes, try Aliens
'EtEase. 1t rests and comforts; makes
/ nng easy. Cures swollen and sweating
Dllsters and callous spots. Relieves
|sand bunions of all pain and is GER
cure Tor Chilblains, Sweating, damp
Ii1osled feet. We have over thirty thou
testimonials. Try it today. Sold by
|Gugglsts and shoe stores for 25c. Trial
|iAge PhEE. Address, Allen S. Ohm
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
Interlocking Bricks.

a resident of Tornoto, Canada, has
rented a paving brick which he
bins will save cities considerable ex-
|se if it comes up to expectations.
consists OF a system of interlocking
fck, by which the stones dovetail into
|h other, the economy resulting
|m its use being that concrete might
superseded as necessary to make a
[oOth pavement, but the bricks could
simply laid on the foundation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

When coming to San Francisco go to
Brooklyn Hotel, 20S-212 Bush street
American or European plan Room ano
board $l.00 to $3.50 per day; rooms so cents
to $1.00 per day; single meals 25 cents
Free coach. Chas. Montgomery.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
The worlds supply of Wheat.

An English expert claims that the
wheat producing soil of the world is un-
equal to the strain that will be put upon
It, Even now when the food supply is
ample, thousands die because their dis
ordered stomachs fail to digest the food
they take. Hostetter's Stomach Bitters
strengthen and tone up the stomach and
digestive OrpanS
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

Sumatra kerosene is at present for
midable competitor in the Russian
market. The supply seems to be
unlimited.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

Inc only thing we can do now,"
DGpuy de LONE, speaking for
FF%, is to repent and reform.
I 'hings are quite possible, even to
~, when she can't do ANYTHING else.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

A curious butterfly exists in India.
The male has the left wing yellow
and the right one red; the female has
these colors reversed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

If you want the best wind mill, pumps,
tanks, plows, wagons, bells of all sizes
boilers, engines, or general machinery, see
or write JOHN POOLE, foot of Morrison
street, Portland, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

c,,donsed eggs are prepared in Pas
bavaria. First he eggs are dried,
roduced to fine powder, which
n,,ood in air-tight cans. Thus a
nutritious food is compressed in
nollest possible space.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

Experiments with plant seeds sub
jected to eXterme cold have shown that
the power of termination is not de-
stroyed but merely suspended by the
cold.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

In the French quarries of st. Tri-
phon stone is sawed with steel wire
cables moistened with wet sand, and
passing i'll an endless rope over a series
of pulleys.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
Makes the Spot Vanish.

A slight rap may cause a bruise, or a
slight blow black one, sore and ten
der. But it is easy to cure bruise by
the use of st. Jacobs Oil, and make the
spot vanish and the soreness heal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

Submarine volcanoes are constantly
being discovered, and are at times,
owing to their sudden appearance, a
great danger to navigation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

A swordfsh weighing 2,07O pounds
was lately brought to the market at
Taejing. 1t was 30 feet long, the sword
alone weighing 40 pounds.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

An unusual accident befell Mr.. j.
Thompson at Portland, Me. He jumped
from moving train and the shock
caused rupture of his windpipe, re.
sulting in death.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

G,aousehold is complete without a bot
lthe famous Jesse Moore Whiskey. 1t
pure and wholesome stimulant rec
laeaaed by all physicians. Don't ne
n this neCeSsity.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

A photograph of a landscape by the
light of the aurora borealis, with an
exposure of only two minutes, is an
unique achievement reported from Scot
land
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

If there is no other way in which
woman can be complimented, tell he
that she is a great problem.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
VIII Get Down to IT.

1t is certainly true that as deeply
imbedded as the sciatic nerve is, St.
Jacobs Oil will get down to it and cure
it. 1t is a proof of how penetrating
and efficaciors are it's wonderful cura-
tive powers.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

To Cure n Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
All druggists refund money if it fails to
cure. 25c
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

A man never knows how well posted
his wife is on church affairs until she
entertains her minister at supper.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

ElT0 Permanently Cured. No fits or nervousness
litV after first days use of DR.. Klines Great
Nerve Restorer. Send for FREE $500 trial
bottle and treatise DIR. r. IL. KLINE, ltd 03C
Arch stre5t, Philadelphia, Pa.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

n ',VaGy diet of Boston baked beans
h, y a, Boston lion to fall upon its
Ijoi a anu partially devour him. The
tou reflection on the source of Bos-
,bs s'ea'hess was resented by banish-
'ne ungrateful animal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

According to a census taken by the
Maine bureau of statistics there are
1,577,252 hens in that state.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
raeI the Influence.

:, and heat alike aggravate neural
Ioiu soaouse a the nerves feel the cold
! Soot sensitively, but nerves are
,.irs i've to treatment and feel the in
'. W. If 81. Jacobs Oil, which cures
'silment promptly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

Piso's Cure for Consumption has been a
family medicine with us since 1861. r.
Madison, 2409 42d Ave-, Chicago, Ill.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

Massachusetts claims to have more
different kinds of native trees than any
kingdom in Europe, the number ex-
ceeding 80, among them being nine
large oaks.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

Concerning Excuses.
If you always tell the truth you
will never have to fix up EXCUSES.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
FooIinp the American Buyer.

Australian rabbit skins are being
converted into "sealskins" for the
American market.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

How fast can bee fly? A hive on
roof OF a train was carried at the
|e eOl 80 miles an hour before the bees
ee left behind.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

"sy ony. was va satisfied to only take up
piarI' uus Oh the Manila episode. The
4. "Is m ought to congratulate them
H. t,l"t y; ne did not conclude to take
III The middle of the game.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
HOW'S THIsq

|'GGer y ne. one Hundred Dollars Reward for any
|rrh Cure. ''" NV oo cureu Dy han
,be bp, -, D.. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
~ @o @rounGerslgned, have known +. j. Cheney
SEPast rSEo u 10 years, and believe him perfectly
|,y fgg N,, IN all business transactions and fin
4 " ADJ, sDle to carry out any obligations made
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
WEST d TRUAx,
Wholesale w.1 g3e:G DRUGGISTS, , Toledo, o.

,,MALDING, KINNAN e MARVIN,
LlscotornML wholesale Druggists, Toledo, o.
Ely on H. rii Jure Is to Gkenintcrnally, acting
n IIrs,., n Vn the blood and mucous surfaces ot
Ritin' i,il Price zoe per bottle. Sold by al
| Y l%%; \. Testimonials free.
ASHainlly Pills re the best.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16
Fans from China.

Over 100000 fans are exported IN
one year from Canton, China.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1898-12-16

A herring weighing six or seven
ounces is provided with about 5000
eggs.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-20
SUMNER TERM AT COLUNBfA.
Missouri University Council Wants !
School During the Warn
Months.

COLUMBIA, Jan. 12.-ResoluHonI
were passed to-day by the Missssfl
University Council looking toward ~
establishment of q summer schoolbeeo,
to be conducted in connection M
the University. II lie believed bytks
University authorities that . sunnel
school would bring to the UniveESl9g
a large number of students, whe0outl
come at that time of the year anf =
other, especially those from the nxls
of the teachers Of the state.
The advocates of the summer ~
refer to the success Of similar sehesb
in Chicago and other places 49,
they have been put into pEaa1ma
operation, and argue that this aan
can not afford to leave its cdnoasea
plant here idle for four monthsinfe
year.
The resolutions to-day passed ~
vote Of 20 to o. Before the scheol
established the plan must be sprfcsee
by the University curatoss. -
executive committee of the curatss
will settle the question ct their IN
meeting, January %. The univels11
has for several years conducted
summer school here on . small scea
but 1t has never been ~psrunanNsy
established.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-20
AN INTERESTING LETTER.
G. K. Allen Writes the Mexico Led
ger From the Indian Territory.

To the Editor OF the Ledger.
EUFALLA, I. T., Jan 16, 1S9S.-DEAR
SIR: I I'm now at work making a
map of this town and laying out some
lots here and then I will begin survey
ing farms again. The government
has run all the sections and I am run
ming out the farm lines and making
maps of the different farms showing
how they lie In the sections and the
locations of all buildings. I made a
survey of q farm of 176 lilo acres last
week that was In four different sec
tions and no single forty acres could
be described as a "a Of ID of a section,
yet all the land was in one body two
of the subdivisional lines ran through
houses on the farm, and the section
corner fell in the middle of a big cot
ton field. There is one public road
through this farm and roads on two
sides of it, SO you can Judge how this
place would have to be cut up if di-
vided by government survey. Yet
this is a sample of thousands of farms
here. 1t seems to be the opinion of
lawyers practicing here that the
government, when the territory is
allotted, will make them wait twenty
one years before they can have a
clear title to the land and thus pre-
vent the whites cheating them out of
their lands.
Ihave seen some very fine land and
some very poor land, but I haven't
been in the best part of the country
yet. 1 was at the famous falls several
days and forded the Arkansas river
five times while there in wagons and
buggies. The water was very clear
there, but 1t has risen q little since
then. I saw lots of cotton there.
One of the great drawbacks to bust
ness here is that the M, K. & T. rail-
road charges s cents per mile for pas
sengers through here and freight is in
proportion. I will start out from here
in a day or SO with q brand new camp
outfit and If I can get time / will write
you from the field later.
This town is in the creek nation, be-
tween two forks Of the Canadian
river, n of which is q little overa
mile from here.
Yours respectfully,
@. X. ALLEN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-20
KILLS WIFE, BABIES AND SELF,
Grocer John Matthews, Of New York,
Exterminates His Family.

NEW YORK, Jan. 17.-Some time be-
tween last Saturday and this morn
ing John Matthews, q grocer, muir
dered his wife and two boy
aged 10 and q girl Of II years-and
then committed suicide by shooting
himself in the head. The murders
were committed with Q Ratchet, the
bodies of the woman and children
being terribly hacked and mutilated.
The tragedy vas discovered by q
milkman through the odor OF escaping
gas, which had probably been turned
on by Matthews before shooting him
self to strangle any spark Of life which
might have existed after his awful
work.
That the murders and suicide were
premeditated was evident BY the ap-
parent elaboration with which they
were carried out and . letter left by
Matthews.
From . letter left by Mrs. Matthews
1t. would seem she was . party to .
suicide agreement. She left instruc-
lions how the children were to be
dressed for burial, and signifed the
place Of interment for the entire FAM
ily ~ Highland, N. Y.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-20
THE MILITARY ACADEME.
A Feasible Scheme for REBUILDING TN
School in Mexico-Letter to.
G. A. Buckner,

The following letter to O. A. Buck.
ner in reference to rebuilding he
Fleet School explains itself:
To C.. A. Buckuer, Mexico, Mo.
ST. Louis, Mo-, Jan. 12.-Frer8.
Enclosed find sheets with compssstirs
expenses of four different military
schools, taken from their own OH.
logues; also an estimate on baildire
and managing the school for one yssr.
which shows that after paying I'D
expenses, including percent intars,4
there will be to divide among IL
share holders $4,000. In other world
the school would pay for itself in thrss
years. Suppose some n gives yoa
a subscription of 800. At the end Il
the year he gets $32 back. I woulf
not. however, solicit such small sub-
scriptions to begin with.
This estimate is based on whatwouid
be the best military school in m
state or, In fact, any neighbours
state, and could conscientiously b
advertised az such. Parents havils
boys to send to school would ready
pay $500, as it ia only 90 mora TIN
the Wentworth School at Lexin1ton,
and by judicious advertising thus
would be little difficulty in gettingtb
cadets. st. Louis alone should furni6k
that many.
Whatever 10 done should be done'
Immediately, as q prospectus shouk
be sent out; also several thousand
personal letters, and to get svsry-
thing ready by the first of Septsmbsr,
you see there lie not much time 70
lose. For the present, I would nj
ask subscribers to sign any paper.
but note down yourself just what yea
know they will do. think the bet
way is to first ask q good many ~
what they will give to have the sctsd
built, and promise them no stood,
Then, all those who will not give any.
thing, offer them stock. Let me knov
how you succeed as soon 40 conven-
lent. I am
Very Respectfully Yours,
r. O. FERGUSON.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-20
CATTLE AND HOG FEEDERS.
We should Have q State Meeting
Mexico the Place to Hold it.

To the Editor Of the Ledger.
STEEDMAN, Mo-, Jan. II, 1S9S.-My
Dear Sir: In the multiplicity of Or
organizations for the promotion Of
many different purposes, it seems to
me that one of the greatest in this
state has been lost sight of-to-wit,
feeding.
Why not have a convention of cattle
and hog feeders? Why isn't Mexico
the place to hold it7 Why isn't Bob
Whites LEDGER the paper to "boom'
it3
1t might include the horse and mule
feeders and ought not to last more
than two days and ought to be held
near the close of July OF before the
fairs begin-when there is the most
business, when the roads are best.
when it would cost the least, when the
feeder can best be spared from his
stock. Yours truly,
j. L. ERWIN.
Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-01-20

THE Marshall, Saline county, Mo-,
Progress earnestly advocates a late
State Convention and the following
is an extract from a column article
in reference to the matter:
"The Committee should see to il
that the party is not injured by the
individual greed Of those who are
seeking the positions at it's gift. BY
keeping the interested advice OF
state candidates, feuds and dissen-
tions may be e~ngendered that will
a~ssuredly lead to ultimate and seri-
Gus evil-that will leave the thorn in
the flesh that will end in a fostering
ulcer.
"The intelligent masses of the Dem
ocratic party care for men who want
the public offices only so far as ex-
tends their ability to subserve the
promotion of governmental princi-
ples.D