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The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-04-06
LETTER FROM KLONDIKE.
Charles RothemeI. Formerly Of .Pot
Treverton, writes HIS Second Let
ter to the Post"

ter to the Post"
DAWSON CITY, N. w. TER
RIToRY, CANADA, Feb. Is.
EDITOR PosT Il accept this OPP
portunity to write you my second
letter to inform all my friends in
Snyder county that l am still alive.
Well, Mr.. Editor, this is the first
winter l put in in Alaska, and l tell
you it is cold one, from 20 to so
degrees below zero all winter.
To-day it is about so degrees below.
You can take "a tin cup of water,
throwit upin the air, itfreezes in ice
chunks before it comes down. Ihave
worked the coolest days here so far,
and am so used to the cold weather
that l think l could make a trip to
the North Pole, but lots of fellows
freeze here, some before they know
lit. Alaska is the most unhealthy
country / ever worked in. Last sum-
mer l thought once l had to give up
and leave my bones here. | went
down to skin and bones, only weigh
ed 14O pounds, while on my arrival
here l weighed 21O pounds. ! am
in better health now. 1t is so
with nearly all the people. There
is only one out of ten that the coun-
try agrees with. 1 would advsie
my friends not to come to this coun.
try. l travelled almost all over the
country in my time but this is the
hardest country l ever got into. l
am as tough as mule, brave as a
lion, but this trip came pretty near
making me take back water. As l
am in the country now l am going to
stay year or two longer. l know
l can do well here but must take
big chances of losing my life. Lots
|ofpeople die here every day. Last
year 27OO were buried in and around
Dawson City. Last summer they
were dying all over, sometimes as
high as thirty a day. There are
about 1000 in and around Dawson
City that can't work, are sickly, have
no grub and cannot get out any
more. We heard the government
was going to help them out over the
ice or else they will never get home.
Work in the mines is hard work. l
worked on Gold Hill the last two
months at S1.OO an hour. lquit
last Monday. Lam now going to
open my own claim No. l at Dimin-
son Creek. l bought grub for $3.50
yesterday and am going to sled itup
to my cabin, settle down and work
my claim for all that in it. Ibid
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-04-06

Tue puUlIC lulcTectS sHOuIu UC Suu-
jected to a system whichisso utterly |
absurd and unbusinesslike, and pro-
life in all kinds Of corruption and
bad government.
The Spoils System converts the
officers which the people pay forinto
bribes and rewards for the use of
corrupt and demoralizing methods
by unscrupulous men.
Under the Merit System the pub
lie Offices can only be secured or re-
tained by superior efficiency and
proved integrity.
Under the Spoils System elected
officials must devote themselves to
the peddling of officers and the di-
vision of patronage. Under the
Merit System they can give their
time and energies to the legislative
or executive duties for which they
have been chosen and by which they
can best serve and secure the graft
tude and esteem of their constituents.
Under the Spoils System public
employee is the political servant or
henchman of those who have secured
his appointment. Under the Merit
system he is an American freeman,
and can be honest and faithful to
his public duties without fear of
punishment or dismissal.
The bill introduced by MIR. Wood
ruff provides for the appointment by
the Governor of three commissioners
who shall make the necessary rules
and regulations and establish and
supervise the system of open COM
petitive examinations otat thoroughly
practical character for ascertaining
the comparative fitness OF all appli-
cants and for securing the appoint
ment or promotion of those who are
found to be best fitted to perform
the duties of thepositions to befilled.
The Act applies to the subordi-
nate employees of the State and of
the cities, and of counties co-termi-
nous with cities, and counties con-
tanning over 10000 inhabitants.
Elective officers and other special
positions are excepted. So far as
practicable there are to be for each
locality separate examinations and
eligible lists.
In its numerousprovisions as well
as in its general conception the bill
is evidently the result of much study
and careful comparison of views and
experiences in many different locali-
ties where similar laws have been
adopted.
Pennsylvania should not be in
the rear in the efforts to secure good
government by laws which are SO
obviously wise and so imperatively
needed. If the members OF the Leg
islature are anxious to benefit the
State and secure the cordial appro-
val of their constituents, they should
lose no time in passing the bill now
pending.
The fact that its effects will be
greatest in the cities is an additional
reason for its advocacy and support
by members from country districts.
The time is rapidly approaching
when the majority ofthe voters will
be residents of cities, and it is a mat
ter of great Importance that 10 effort
should be spared to purify and i'm
prove our municipal government be-
fore they shal! thus become the con-
trolling power in State and Nation.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-04-06
MARRIED..

Mar. 80, by Rev. S. Sydney Koh-
Ter, Chas. c. Yerger Of jackson twp.
to Lizzie s. Knouse of Centre twp.
The Middleburgh post. [volume] (Middleburgh, Snyder Co., Pa.) 1883-1916, 1899-04-06

CURE A COLD IN ONE.DAY
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money lift fails TO cure. x5c.
The genuine has L. b. Q. on each tablet. 6m.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

All the members of the society are
engaged in the construction of a
silk quilt, each block to bear the
donors name. May every member
of the church earnestly pray and
work for this soceity. We are
greatly encouraged by this cooper
alton in our work. May God bless
them all. The society were served
with refreshments by Mr.. and Mrs.
DR.. Darnell and thus ended one of
the best meetings the society has
held.
Chris Kubler reports a good
attendance and good school last
Sabbath.
We are in evidence that Mrs.
Davis can excel in baking beans.
Prayer meeting Wednesday 1880
p. m. I want every member of the
church there. 1t is your place.
Toledo is watching you. "They
all gathered together in one place
in one accord, and the power of
God descended upon them" Some
questions of importance will be
considered. Will you come?
PASTOR.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
Sherif's Sale.

By virtue of an execution and order of sale
issued out of the Circuit Court of the State of
oregon for Lincoln county, in the suit of l.. W.
Deyoe, plaintiff, against Owen c. Simpson,
the
Bird day of April, 1899,
at the hour of l o clock, D. M at the front door
Of the Court House, in the City OF Toledo, Lin
coin county, Oregon, sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, the following des-
IL, in the town of Elk City, in Lincoln county,
Oregon. Said sale will be made to satisfy the
Judgment and decree in said suit to-wit: a
Judgment for plaintiff for sl37.00 with interest
thereon at the rate of per cent per annum
from the 29th day of December, 1897, and $25 .OO
attorneys fee and disbursements taxed at
$500 and accruing costs.
1899. I II ROSS
fA Sheriff of Lincoln county, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
Sherif7s Sale.

By virtue OF an execution and order of sal e
issued out OF the Circuit Court of the State of
Hall, plaintiff, against J. NJ. Divine and M. A.
Diylne, defendants, mortgage foreclosure l
will on the
3r dday of April, 1899,
at the hour of l o'clock D. m, at the front door
OF the Court House, in the City of Toledo, Lin
coin county, Oregon, sell at public auction to
the highest bidder for cash, the following des-
crlbed real property: Lot No. 4 in block No. G.,
IN the Town of West Yaquina, Lincoln county,
oregon Said sale will be made to satisfy the
judgment and decree in said suit, to.wit a
lpudgment for plaintiff for $l03.60 with interest
thereon ut the rate of ten per cent. per annnn
from the 10Th day of January, 1899, and $500
attorneys fee and costs and disbursements
taxed at 100 and accruing costs.
Dated at Toledo, Oregon, this 18th day of Feby.
iSS foy'' J. II. ROSS
f24. Sheriff of Lincoln county, Oregon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
Church Notes.

Services at the church morning
and evening next Sunday.
The Ladies Aid Society of the
M E. church will give a basket
social on Friday evening, March 10,
1899, at the church. A musical
program is to be given. Baskets
for adults csc, children 15c. A
lunch counter will be there. A
good time is anticipated. Do not
forget the date. Proceeds for the
benefit of church. Come, won t
you?
Services at Siletz were largely
attended morning and evening,
some Indians coming six miles. A
choir has been organized, consist
ing of Prof. and Mrs. Betz, Miss
Anna Chambers, DR.. Turner and
Rob't Depoe. Rehersals will be
held every Sabbath afternoon at
the chapel. The supplies for the
Sunday school have arrived. Mrs.
Betz will organize a junior league
the coming week.
Services in Eddyville Tuesday at
p. m; Yaquna Thursday, 1890
p. m.
Fourteen ladies', members of the
L. A. S., met at the home of Mrs.
and DR.. Darnell Tuesday. Mrs.
Stewart presided. Much business
was transacted and enthusiasm
manifested in the good work going
on. Mrs. Waugh presented the
society with beautiful top to a
quilt. Mesdames Fish and Stewart
furnished the filling and lining.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

Many papers are kicking because
the appropriations of the special
and regular sessions footed up and
passed the million-dollar mark. 1t
does seem little steep; a good
price for so small whistle, but on
the other hand there's nothing like
living in million-dollar state, and
Oregon is surely that state-a' most.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

February 18th the French assem-
bly, met and elected Emile Loubet
president of the French republic to
fill the vacancy of President Faure.
The presidency of France at the
present time is an unenviable posi-
ton, and if President Loubet brings
system and order out of the present
chaotic state of that country he
will merit the applause of his fellow
countrymen and the world.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
EDITORIAL AND
COMMENT.
Those Problems.

Whether a citizen favors or
opposes the building of a court
house at present is none of our
business, and is also his privileg ge,
but he should make honest figures
if be makes any. A Waldport
man publishes these figures in the
News.
Rent $24o per year for ten years,
$24oo. This he uses as total cost
OF present method.
Court house IS, 900, interest at 6
per cent 10 years, 81, 800, total $4,-
800, loss in expense to taxpayers
of s., 400. No wonder some folks
are poor! This system of calcula-
ton would starve man to death in
a year and make public charges of
his family. The present expense
of $24o per year, ten years with
interest on half the amonnt for the
whole time at per cent amounts
to $500. This is an expense &C
count-nothing else.
On the other hand, we have a
court house, So, 900, interest at E
per cent for time, $1,000, amount,
$4,000. On this account we have
the former amount, So, 100 to apply
leaving a remainder of 81 1850, and
what have we for this remainder?
To show for il the taxpayers have
a court house worth at that time, say
81. 500 and grounds worth at tat
time s. 900 or total of s., 500, for
which the county has paid 1850,
Is there anything false about
these figures? If so, in what does
it consist?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

fnent. Without health, all the talent, all
the genius, and all the ambition in the
world are worthless. boy should be
taught that success in any walk of life, that
happiness, and life itself, are dependent
upon his care of his health.
When man feels that he is losing his
health and vigor, when his cheeks no long
er glow, his step is no longer elastic and
the sparkle of health is no longer in his
eyes, he should work less rest more and
resort to the right remedy to restore his
bodily v1gor. DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery is a natural medicine-a scientif
Ic medicine. 1t does no violence to nature.
1t works with and not against nature. 1t
promotes the natural processes of secretion
and excretion. It imparts vitality and
power to the whole system 1t gives
plumpness and color to the cheeks, sparkle
to the eyes, steadiness to the nerves,
strength to the muscles and the animation
OF health to the whole body. 1t makes the
appetite keen and hearty. It is the great
blood-maker, flesh builder and nerve tonic
and restorative. Medicine dealers sell il
and have absolutely nothing else "just
as good"
81 was afflicted with pimples and bos, and
running sores on face and neck" writes Robert
s. Vert. ESQ, of No 6I5 Galloway Ave, Column
bus Ohio. "I took DIR. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Pellets and was cured"
Constipation is the commonest beginning
and first cause of many serious diseases and
1t should always be treated with DR.. Pierce's
Pleasant Pellets used in connection with the
Discovery" These are the most perfect
natural laxatives and permanently cure.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

The Salem Sentinel, in an article
on the reforms of Switzerland,
closes with this sentence. Luckily
the whole world is not the hell of
poverty that England and United
States present. There are bright
spots that are already enlarging
over the biographies of nations" I"
The editor needs a purgative dose
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
it consist?


To say The LEADER was sur
prised, and very pleasantly withal,
at the position taken by the va
quina Bay News, in the matter of
the erection of a court house at
Toledo, is not overdrawing it. 1t
is supposed to voice the sentiment
of the people of Newport, and we
hope it does, for the move has
many strong points in its favor, but
sentiment has changed in the Resort
City if the News is correct. Not
longer ago than in June Newport
people made the point III favor of
Judge Stearns that he did not favor
a court house, and if the building
of it were deferred, it would be less
trouble to procure an enabling act
later on, when the Resort City
might feel like trying the question
again. Hence our slowness 10 be-
lieve the statements oe the News to
be the sentiment of the people of
Newport. Toledo people winked
their eyes when they discussed the
article and acted as if they knew
the cause of the apparent change Of
heart, but The LEADER does not
know anything about it, but is
certain the News will have to be
consistent in it's future articles on
the subject else there will question
of honesty of purpose arise in the
minds of manv of its readers which
will not be put down. Time will
undoubtedly vindicate the News
and we certainly hope it may.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
To the Public.

We are authorized to guarantee
every bottle ofChamberlain' S Couch
Remedy and if not satisfactory to
refund the money to the purchaser
There is no better medicine made
for la grippe, colds and whooping
cough. Price, rs and soc per bot,
tie. Try it. o. o. Krogstad
druggist.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

If you want the best brands Of
flour in the state, get the Snow
Flake or the Stayton at YAo. Raw
Nero. Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

Governor Geer has been asked to
repeal the bill creating the Office of
tax-collector in Portland. Nearly
all the prominent men and business
firms of the city have signed the
petition.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

of cathartics to clear his liver. He
would last quickly in those countries
not hells like United States; for
instance, Russia. 1t is a mystery
why intelligent men rant like this.
They know it is false. They are
talking for gain-for money. Such
men will never allay the poverty(?)
of United States, but aggravate it.
-%-NN%%
THE LEADER received lengthy
communication from J. B. Zeigler
this week, but does not publish it
for several reasons. 1t would
occupy too much space, is a matter
the publication of which would be
of benefit to none but himself, and
the LEADER can explain in less
space. The county court reports
him as having presented a petition
for his appointment as road super
visor. This he does not take
kindly. The petition is signed by
quite number of persons, and
about two-thirds of the signatures
are in his writing, the authority to
do this being written and attached
to the petition. The court looks
askance at this kind of work, be-
cause Mr.. Zeigler's neighbors some
of them say they did not know they
signed any paper asking his ap-
pointment. Mr.. Zeigler has labored
hard to secure the road in question
and his district certainly deserves
an outlet, but the county court has
done all it could and we can see no
just cause of complaint on the part
of Mr.. Zeigler. Justice as we see
it requires no more than this.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
letter, salt-Rheum and Eczema.

The intense itching and smarting, Incl
dent to these diseases, isinstantly allayed
by. applying Chamberlain s Eye and
Skin Ointment. Many very bad cases
have been permanently cured by it. It
is equally efficient for itching piles and
p favorite remedy for sore nipples,
chapped hands, chilblains, frost bites
and chronic sore ewes. 25 cts. per box.
For sale by o. o. Krogstad Druggist
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

If you want Suit made to order
just come in, select your goods and
we guarantee a ft, whether von
are thick or thin, tall or short
YAQ. BAY Nero. Co.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24
The publ,

The publie
schools teach al
most every known
branch of study
but the one most
important branch
of all. Wha%oes
it profit your son
if he has an intel
lect like a Newton,
and is mentally an
Admiral Crichton,
if he has a weak
anu puHy DOuy
and not the re-
motest idea of
how to care for
his health :? A
boy S h ould be
taught from the
S tart h at his
health is his most
precious endow-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-02-24

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The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-08-12
Hotel Arrivals.

The following are arrivals since our
asst report:
Wednesdays ID Chase. A d Hud.
nall. Salt Lake; N w Mackey, O A
Baker, Chicago;J H Druste. ST Louis;
G 4 Brunker. ST Paul; G j Little. De-
troi'; T. A Howard. New York; E J
Yard. Springville; Il Colson. Boston;
II NJ Howard. Salt Lake.
Thursday III Briden,hrl. Helena; 6
e Chateau, White Rocks, Utah; J
Pratt. Max NJ We'll, J @ Williams. Salt
Lake; w J Bailey, Marshalltown. la;
: Samuels, Cincinnati; Sam Burrans,
Boston.
Friday-S,rawder Bybee, Milford; S
b HamiIl, Chicago; e V Arheson and
dnuRh'er, A WI Mountney, Henry
Eiseman. W II King, DR. n, ghes. + &
McK,mm"ns, Sail Lake; II ) Tanner
PARIS, III; Greenwood, Fillmore; 4 n
Rhoades. j @ Hoop"r. Denver; n
Movers and wife. Eureka.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-08-12
led Tur tjTAn COUNTY DEMOcRArY

see The UTAH COUNTY DEMOCRACY
And I also no Ice thai The iunny boy
Of the Erquir,r uied IN his last report
ofile sitting Of the council to yet face
tious about the proceedings Of that
body.
Who, and what il the Enquirer any.
huw2 II IL is Republican. why not
support the actIuns OF the council, for
the State acknowledges said council az
Republican hy u large maj0rityY
But the Enquirer claims the last cleo
lion Is a "non.p,r,iSan" victory aud
was "fcrhlnst" the Republican ticket.
tooth and nail. Then II the council Is
non.partisan why does the blamed
thing try to riiicule It's own party?
"For ways that are dark. aud tricks
that are VAIN" Heaven save us from
the Enquirerl Well may we exclaini.
who, what aud where Is itf"
All the people are wondered which
way this political frog is going to Jumps
not that they care TO any extent. but
just for the fun OF the thing TO watch
It's antics. REPUBLICAN.
The Utah County Democrat. [volume] (Provo City, Utah) 1898-1909, 1899-08-12
<wovo CRY OFFICERS.
NEIGHBORH00D.

Mont Roberts W. ut to Salt Lake
Thursday afternoon.
Hon. w. II, Kirg was 10 Provo on
leg,l business yesterday
T.. : Smith, the implement man,
went to Nephi last evening.
Rosetta Good was discharged from
the insane asylum yesterday.
Joshua Greenwood n Fillmore was
In Prove ON business yesterday.
r, n. X. Ferguson was over from,
Lake Shore on business yesterday.
Attorney +. e, Cnrfm,r IL In Pleas
ant Grove ON Legal business tuday.
To Gereva and return 20 cents via
r. G. w. Tickets on sale every day.
Brick TO trade for dry wood for u
short time. Provo Pressed Brick ca.
Prime Evans, CITY attOrn'y OF Lehi
was In Provo Oh legal business Thurs
day.
Geo. e. Howe carries full supply OF
fishing tackle. baseballs aud sporting
goods.
john F. Chidester district attorney
Of the sixth, district. was Ia Provo this
week.
To Castillo Springs and return 30
.sssts via X. u. w. T,cseis on sale
avery day.
County Attorney Evans went to
American Fork Thursday TO attend 10
legal matters.
Al John.o the Provo steam laundry.
made u business trip yesterday even
ing 10 Payson.
The Oregon Short Line will run the
G. A. r. .xcursion cut Of U,nh county
10 Sallsir Au usi %.
Warren Foster the guiding genius
OF Living Issues" was doing business
in Provo Thursday,
I'D When you want Ice this sum-
I'LL mer just watch for the b.ue
wagon.-EavI Il. Allen.
Excursion To Saltalr Saturday.
Aupus 10. via r. g. w. Special train
returnlng. Round "trip $3.50.
r. E. Crouch, borkbindcr. basement
6wasey blk, opp. pos,oiiice. Provo. All
knds BODYBUILDING neatly done.
Remember the bathing season al
Snltair Is now ut Its best JOIN the
excursion August IL, Via r. g. w.
Go over the Oregon Short Line and
JOIN the q. A. X. veterans on August
% ut Ssltair. II Ia u State excursion.
Sam Schwab has had placed over his
clothing store new sign. The letters
are In silver and very attractive and