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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26

EDWARD HUGHES; MACHINERY AND
vehicles send for catalogue. l8S-194 Front St.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26
PHYSICIANS.

DR.. Ernest Barton, specially, diseases of the
Skin and Rectal Surgery. 1Sl 3rd St., Portland.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26
PORTLAND DIRECTORY.
DENTISTS.

No pain: new process; fine gold work. DR..
LANGWORTHY, NV. cor. Third and Morrison
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26
The Power of Storm.

Inc Cayman Islands were nearly over.
Whelmed by the recent storm. ApnarentIv
secure things are not safe. Even If VOL,
nave health be on your guard. Diseas q
Works TI stea lthily. An occasional dose of
hlostetter's Stomach Bitters will keen the
bo,,e boweis regular and disease at hay. If YOU
nave indigestion and constipation try it,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1899-05-26

Fence and Wire Works.
PORTLAND WIRE & IRON WORKS; WIRE
and iron fencing; Office railing, etc. 334 Alder.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
COT TON FACTORY TALK.
Mr.. A. Whitaker Advocates Cooperative
Factory for Houston.
SOME OF THE BENEFITS OF THIS INDUSTRY
The Grower Would Secure n Retter
Price for Mis- Crop-EmpIoym ent
that Would lie Given.
Written for The Post

In previous letter endeavored to SET
forth the many advantages that would ac-
crue to this city from the establishment of
manufactures here. and more especially
of cotton manufactures.
In proportion to the capital invested
cotton manufactures employ more opera
tives than other industries. Fall River
Mass, employs in cotton manufactures
5000 operatiyes-just think of it-abont
as many people as all the people OF Hous-
ton put together.
The wonderful expansion of the exnort
ot manufactured goods from the United
states, amounting now TO more than 81
uuu'ooo worth daily for every day of the
svai, 70 CAUSING very great increase OF
manufactures OF all kinds, and especially
VI COTTON goods, not only for home mar.
kets, hut for the Chinese and other tropi.
cal markets. The Merrimac company IA
sN enhtn eorporstion) Is now expanding
so,voo,Voo In erecting and equipping fac
tories and bleachers at Huntsville Ala
AZ aVohdaie, hear Birmingham, Ala, a
Sleaehed goods factory costing 5000 900
mas oeen in operation for some time. and
eApor,s every yard OF cloth made to China
aau snls factory is now busy doubling its
capacity The owners OF the Dallas. Ain
COTTON factory costing $1,000 900 are now
pusy adding another million. The high
ssl dividend declared by any factory in
.ne south, last season, was 10 per cent.
rms Was factory at Macon. Ga. Whils
II Is not exactly known what the AVERAGE
prohts OF all the Southern mills we're last
assumed. 80
~ mere was any spunk left in the cot
sent the continued assault upon me val,,s
OF cotton by Neill and others. by subscrib-
ms 70 cooperative factories, and IL, they
20 ms they cen work up the price Of
miaaiins cotton to 10 cents a pound and
xsep Y there; then hespeople OF the cot.
ION Deli would see revival Of the old
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

conspicuous In history. While the ma lor-
ty OF them have always remained Cath
olics, strange TO relate, Nine Dighy comes
OF the branch that embraced Protestantism.
She became converted N the age OF 16,
however, and since that time has been do
voted to the Order of the Sacred Heart
The Lady Ahbess OF ST. Benedict's.
Rome. Is also member or one of the
oldest Catholic families of England she
Is the daughter of Sir Robert Pynsept, ID.
G. L.. and on her mothers side Is de-
scendant of Lord Mcguire. whose devotion
to the house of King Charles only ended
with his death.
Miss Constance Edgar, who entered the
Visitation convent few years ago, was
the daughter Of Nine Bonaparte by her
FIRST marriage. Her debut was most
brilliant social event and she was a great
favorite in society, but she preferred to
forsake these vanities to enjoy the quiet
life of clolstered nun,
In Europe II is not at all unusual for
titled personages to get away from the
maddening crowd, to sec, in the retire
ment OF a convent. their souls salvation.
AT present there are at least two princes SEES
of the blood royal who wear the habits
OF nun and follow the strict rules of
their religious orders,
One Of these 10 the Russian Grand
duchess Nicholas Nicolawitoh, the
widow OF the grand duke OF that name.
No member OF the Russian royal family
was more thoroughly disreputable than the
husband OF this good woman The scan
dals OF his private life were a great trial
to his brother. Emperor Alexander III, but
he was allowed to remain in Russia until
II was found that he was dishonest and
had been carrying on the most colossal
steals. Then he was banished in disgrace
from the country by HIS nephew, the late
emperor. The grand duke lived bur 4
short time after his public exposure and
upon his death his wife retired to one of
the underground converts that exist In the
Holy City OF Kieff There she took the
fnal VOWS OF most strict order and since
that time has devoted her life In praying
for the repose Of the soul and the final
salvation OF her wicked husband.
The other royal nun IL another woman
whose prayers are often devoted to the
soul OF dissoiute husband. She Is the
Princess clothilde Bonaparte. the sister
OF King Humhsrt and the widow OF the
cousin OF Napoleon III On that memorable
september 4, when the empire was over
thrown. the princess drove from Paris ana
sought refuge In a convent. few months
later she secured a separation from her
elderly. but disreputable. husband and
took the VOWS OF Sister of Mercy. TO
which she has since remained true. Dur
Ing her husbands last Illness al Nome
she nursed him faithfully, but she wore
her hahilimcnts az nun and when.lAls
eyes had been closed In death she returned
TO her castle ct Mostecalieri. near Turin,
which she had converted into hospital
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
FROM BALL ROOM TO CONVENT
Miss DrexeI Will Only Follow in the Footsteps Of
Many Another Girl Who Has Sickened
of SoCietys Sweets.

In this strange way, Several years ago
her aunt, Miss Katherine Drexei, surprised
society by taking the VOWS of the church.
She, too inherited great wealth and much
OF this property las been spent In carrying
out the good works that she has decided
upon, With portion OF her immense
fortune she built st. Elizabeth's convent,
about eighteen miles from Phllalelph a,
and II was In the chapel of this religious
house that Miss Drexel made the vows that
bound her forever to the closter
Among the other good works that she
has performed has been the erection of a
beautiful convent at Rock Castle, Hampton
Roads, Va, and home for colored boy s
which is under the direction OF the Chris
tian Brothers. Az present Mics Drexel is
known as Mother Mary Katherine of the
Blessed Sacrament and is In charge OF
one of the converts OF the order at Pitts.
burg, Pa.
During the past half century there have
been many notable Instances OF so.iety
girls who have found their career "out
OF the world" Miss Virginia Scott. the
daughter OF General Scott, died cloistere1
nun at Georgetown, and II was her mem
DRY that sayed the Visitation convent from
being seized by the government during the
civil war.
Miss Iturbide, the daughter OF the Mex
lean minister, once belle OF Washing
ton society, also withdrew from the world
te the seclusion OF the Georgetown con-
Vent and Miss Marie Sands, the daught er
OF Detroit heiress. whose coming out
was one OF the events OF brilliant social
season. entered the Convent OF the Sacred
Heart at Kenwood. Albany. about year
ago, Another debutante to take the veil
al the Kenwood convent OF the Sacred
Heart was Miss Roselie Hill, the daushte or
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
SnIe.

Sender tale | now relS
In iigureSive speech. AS rs
Gave ME no power TO coruscS
In metaphor and trope ornS.
I'll use my lowlier gifts, and stS
My facts In humble figure s.
Young, beautiful and lissome KS
Was loved and wooed by William VS..
Daily as they together IS.
And nightly at the garden gS;
Yet when he'd ask her II she'd ms,
She ever answered. William, wS,"
He showed her all his love so RrS.
He argued every night till Is,
And would at length expatls.
Upon his cherries, lonesome STU.
He pied with her to fix the as;
But she would not particlps
In his long, nmorous deoS,
But would her forhead carrugs,
And coyloy answer. william, wS!"
cat least" he cried. 20, maid seds.
Though II my woe may aggravs.
Tell oh, I pray thee, tell ME strS.
Lov'st thou another7 Oh, rels
His, hSful name. and seal my ISL
she biushing murmured. William, vs."
81 see"' he did ejaculs.
+" It's I. IT'S I, I'm William wSi"
He clasps the maiden roses;
Their hearts In rapturous Joy pulsS.
"And may kiss thee once, dear KS7
Just one sweet kiss Say yes, oh. ISL"
The shy maid whispered softly. So"
They kissed; twas sprire IN 'sS.
By fam they'd scored s.o0o,ooS.
But now--alas that must IS!
When she pleads for kiss. the grS
Big brute does thus retaliS,
"ws. KS VS.. Mrs KS WIS. VS."
Frank Crane.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

Tho announcement that Miss Josephine
Drexel. the daughter OF the late Joseph w.
Drexel of Philadelphia had determined to
forsake the pleasures OF society for the
secluded life OF convent has been re
ceived with regret in more than one city
whore the name OF Drexel is known and
esteemed. This report has beon denied by
the family but repeated by friends
To Miss Drexel herself however, tho
opinion OF society carries but little weight.
They may speak Of her regretfully as II
her retirement from fashionable circles i'm
piled greater sacrifice than should be do
manded OF any one but to her the COM
plete abandonment Of everything worldly
would be the greatest Joy thai life could
give,
Although Miss Drexel is still a young
wenian and but two years have passed
since her formal introduction TO society,
her religious devotion is intense. When
a very young girl she determined thai
she would devote her life 10 the church
and since that time nothing has been
able TO shake her purpose Il has been
the one ambition of her lifetime; the plan
that she has pursued in the completion
Of her education has been with view to
this object.
Nearly all of Miss Drexel's relatives are
Roman Catholic and while they have ex-
pressed the hope that she would Yet be
able to conciliate her piety with the man
ners OF the world they are compelled to
admit that she has Just the temperame nt
for the vocation that she has decided upon
She would be one OF the most patient OF
Sisters, one OF the gentlest Of religious
teachers and no hand win be raised to
stop her II she tnslsts that her only hap
pinees can be found within convent walls
AZ the daughter Of Joseph Drexel Miss
Josephine Drexel IL one Of the great
heirssses pf Philadelphia At the present
time her income u not less than $4,000 a
year. It will not be long before she VIII
CONS into possession OF her fortune OF
s1o,0Ao. 00o
n ali these reports are true and Miss
DrexeI carries out her Intention Of retir
Ing from he World che will NOT he the hrst
hower Of society who has found happiness
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

time property prosperity coequal with
the rest of the Nation. The idea | wish
10 convey is that the erection of factories
in the cotton belt would create more rust
ling to find increased markets. not only
In supplying our home markets. but
abroad in Asia, Africa, South America and
the Islands OF the sea. The creating of
an increased demand is better solution
OF the situation than reducing acreage
We have plenty of land on which we can
go on Increasing the production Of food
stuns and OF wool, hides, etc, without
materially reducing cotton acreage. for
COTTON Is me poor mans crop, and its
cultivation must be made profitable. see
ing our climate Is also most particularly
suited TO its growth. The cotton grower
mas been browbeaten not only by the
WolVes ana bears who are fattening at his
expense nut also by the people of his own
section so long that he has lost his
nerve while Neill and company were
punching his ribs, the people at home
were pulling his hair. therefore cali
on all cotton growers to rouse up.
hlse like lions after slumber,
In unyanquishable number!
snake your chains to earth, like dew.
Which in sleep has fallen on you:
lie are many-they are few"
win your united cooperation, assisted
oy .ne people at large, you can together
eIect cotton factories everywhere in tha
able '''oh Is uesir-
me operatives IN cotton factories arc
mostly girls and boys, and their health ia
nist consideration. 1t is therefore Inn
poi.ah. that cotton factories should he
a,eeted on the paved streets OF a CITY
"nefe the sewerage is perfect where
pure artesian water flows and WHARF ali
tne auNilarles OF cotton factory s,,ch ne
toai' gas and electricity, are in close inv.
q, speaking for the people at large viii,
ansfeiore say that Houston is a IesIrahJa
nnt. pioper place TO erect a co-operative
o ooS'oa factory, and that will xeen n REQ
he VI All subscribers there, whether thew
marobo growers or cotton factors. or
fassta mechanics. railroad or pro-
we viii ,a,, h' rlch or poor, big or little
shares sos ane .hem all In by making the
amount, sacn 70 be paid when the total
s snu oOo furnish a 10000 spindle min and
suv,vvv tor working capital. Thai q IN ooo-
sp."u'e MIL VIII consume 100 haies 90 ~,
eo. week, 5000 bales a wear and th,s
cha VIII be contracted for and nnr-
co,tnn iaoin the subscribers bales of
Ths at cents pound is 5000 0oo
~ stunning OF this cotton into varns
~ ""ion Us done generally on the f,rst aonr
ianr, ,ae,ory oy machines called sninn;nc
y.,,, auns al once so ppr cant ~ ,he
tnrae y, the cotton, therefore II the mill
III. ~. only standard yarns 800 an, e
m. 500 earning of one Years worL,
expenses OF a 10000 spindle
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

mill are fairly estimated at $1,000
$50, 900 a year. leaving $4,000 Tor aina
being 80 1-3 per cent on Sloovw
in a cooperative cotton factory y
be found of advantage to upliit tr ~ IL
grower stakeholder, by paying nM
prices for cotton, ald also upnN
operatives by paying full wages, w
guarantee % per cent annual oiyuss W..
Yarns have commercial vaiue w
where. No. 80 being the STANDARD, ~
can either go into home consu'a apss
be shipped abroad for use n 49,
tories. A great many manuiac.aua ~ "
pecially of mixtures. buy All ~
thew use. II consumed at home "
out, will add 80 per cent more y - A
on the second, third ana lou la,s.
Here the yarns of l0,uVo Sp'. .nrrjv
worth IL cents a pound. wh s.rp I'm
looms with material, which, WIZ
out. will add so per cent more 70 - u
thereof. A spinning mill at hou'ys IA
cause many small manufactories p
into existence. Some OF them c9.N
run their looms at home y
buildings by the aid OF eiecti'. ..s~.rvhp
II is often said that what is y y.Ssr.i
business is nobody's business NJ
having leisure, have taksu orsrattyo y
the task OF organizing a con- ~ ~
ton factory association OF H y6ur 4
l have not the time 70 eTns Z. = i'm
scribions In person. but WI ~ An ~
the medium OF The Post. lt 2
them. and when the full a%0 1900
scrihed will call you an ~ S5e
adnrt such government Tor ~ n
NAV ha deemed wise and psvs ~
those of YOU who want TO get 49, ~
IN 'vonr. money by putting y u \
n,ortar and machinery; those ~ r.
aas;ra 70 ,aks one more step y ~
opment OF your city anol eottoD u
wish to help in expanding ~ y y
and uplifting the cotton st.hIne ~
who wish to help in furn,.hs - q
Increased lines OF labor loI MI,
people this is your oppoIsy.fS ~ ~
Fur hundred and sevenw mofy !
nave 'haen subscribed 10 dass: - -
antton erowers In Monteom., I'M
Waller County Fort Bend copS ~ IN
cnantv and Harris county, ~ Il
COMFY st,r,yltwo shares iof L
LaMns Ia .S,,dren. he etating M ~
ter Investment for them T. srcoua
bank. Half block Of fcr )
city Is also rendered su''
be paid for in stock. a. order
Subscriptions are Mso az e.
terials or labor OF courss mere e.
hut small beginning Was rss n /
needed but every little m. the a.
as The scotch people say Whit
now up to you all -
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

and foundling asylum. and since that time
she has devoted herself stndiously to the
welfare OF Its inmates.
Princess Clothilde is in every sense a
sanity woman and is 50 regarded from
ono end OF Europe to the other Al the
present time she is extremely i'll, dying,
it is said, from an internal cancer. hut
she is still patient and gentle, and when
she dies one Of the most lovable OF the
royal personages of Europe will have
passed away.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17
rnterr.,,onnl cycle race.

New York. December IAN interna-
tional cycle race meet will be held in
Madison Square garden Saturday after
noon and night. Among the competitors
win he Giovanni Tommaselli. Harie Mey
ers, George Banker. Edonsrd Tayiore.
riarfs chsvalisr. sJeape Fischer ana Al
bert Champion OF Europe. s6ssz ~.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1899-12-17

New York VIII 60 Asessf,..ss
New York. December IA. -,ps ( SIoii
campaign to bring the repli!n.'Isssss ~
convention isofNew York w !, rsvol
the leaders of the conven'r rorf W
with tneI determination "
harder for the democratic .
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23
Two Pointed Questions Answered.

what is the use of making bet
ter article than your competitor II
you cannot get better price for III
Ans.-As'there is no difference In
the price the public will buy only
the better, 30 that while our profits
may be smaller on a single sale yet
they will be much greater in the
aggregate.
How can you get the public to
know your make is the bestr
If both articles are prominently
brought before the public both are
certain to be tried ahd the public
will very quickly pass judgment on
them and use only tine better one.
This explains the large sale on
chamberlain's Cough Remedy. The
people have been using 1t for years
and have found that II can be de-
pended upon. They may OCCASION
ally take up with some fashionable
novelty put forth with exaggerated
claims, but are certain to return to
the one remedy they know to be re-
liable, aud for coughs, colds and
Group there is nothing equal to
chamberlain's Cough Remedy. For
sale BY Cooper Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23
BROADWAY ITEMS.

W. A. Doty has built an addition
to his house, which adds consider
able to the looks and value of his
property.
Herman Tenelze is diging a well
II is now 10 feet deep, and down to
solid rock.
We understand that ]. N. Tindall
has gone on the road az salesman
for some company.
A. C. Rockey is stripping the dirt
off of the black diamonds four
miles west of town.
We see that W. ]. Baldwin has re-
turned from his visit In the Indian
Territory. He looks hale and hearty
Well, another week and the fun
will be over GRANDPA.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

II has been given out cold and
fiat that country newspaper men
will not be accorded any courtesies
at the Republican National conven-
tion in Philadelphia next year. One
Joseph H. Manley, one of the big
guns, says: "I am going to oppose
giving privileges to any but repre-
sentatives of the Metropolitan
press" Mr.. Manley can go to thun-
der with his opposition. Well just
stay at home.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23
J. G.. HASKETT'S NEW STORE.
APPLES

Will soon be gone. Christmas will
soon be here, and where, oh, where,
will GRANDMOTHER good mince
pies be without some of that
BOILED CIDER of +. A. Haines? De.
livered to any part of the city for
only so cents per gallon. Please or
der by postal to E. A. Haines, city,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

Christmas CONES but once year
and no man should neglect to glad
den the hearts of his family at this
happy season. No matter how poor
you are nor how large your family
we can supply you with an appro-
pirate gift for every one of them.
very cheap. Dewitt & Thompson.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

We understand that an ordinance
has been placed on its first reading
in the city council which will great
ly increase the license of drug
gists having a permit to sell intox
icating liquors.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

Mrs. DR.. A. c. Jennis and daugh.
ters, Mrs. Walker and Miss May Jen.
nis, of Port Arthur, Texas, who
were the guests of DR.. and Mrs. I. E.
Stryker, have gone to Lawrence,
Kansas, TO visit.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23
Glorious News

Comes from DR.. d. B. Cargile, of
Washita, !. T. He writes: -Four
bottles of Electric Bitters has cured
Mrs. Brewer of scrofula, which had
caused her great suffering for
years. Terrible sores would break
out on her head and face, and the
best doctors could give no help;
but her cure is complete and her
health is excellent" This shows
what thousands have proved-that
Electric Bitters is the best blood
purifier known. It's the supreme
remedy for eczema, letter, salt
rheum, ulsers, boils and running
sores. 1t stimulates liver, kidneys
and bowels, expels poisons, helps
digestion, builds up the strength.
Only so cents. Sold by A. r. Kane
druggist. Guaranteed.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

List Of Letters
Remaining in the postofice at
Baxter Springs, Kansas. for the
week ending with Dec. 20 1899.
which If not called for within two
weeks will be sent to the dead
letter Office at Washington, D. O.:
Taylor, Henry
t. Workman, Mr. N
Persons calling for any of the
above letters will please say"Adver
tised," giving date of list.
LIB. BOYER, p. N.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

In sluggish liver, Hesbase. by ito
beneficial action upoa me hillary
tracts, renders the bile t4ese Auid,
and brings the liver ist6 p sound,
healthy copdition, thefehy hsnish.
ing the sense of drowsiness, ,lethargy
and general feeling of apathy which
arise from disorders of the liver,
Price 80 cts. Cooper Drug Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

Poor old Columbus! The Advo.
cate says she has four joints and
there will be more. Well, now,
wouldn't that just jar your
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23
For Hoarseness.

Benz. Ingerson of Hutton, Ind.
says he had not spoken above a
whisper for months, and one bottle
of Foley's Honey aud Tar restored
his voice. 1t is used very largely
by speakers and singers. A.R.Kane
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23
Sole Distributor.

Charlie Paxson left Wednesday
evening for Dayton, Ohio. 70 visit
his parents, other relatives and old
friends. He has not been back
home for several years aad We hope
he will have m enjoyabiS visit He
said he would see Haynes and tell
him that several of the Boys out
here are dry.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

When does the twentieth century
begin? Well, it begins on day No
l of the year No. of the twentieth
hundred year-.that is, on January
/. 1901. So there. now.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

In biIiousness, Herbine, by ex.
peIling from the body the excess OF
bile and acids, improves the assim-
ilative processes, purifes the piood
and tones up and strengthens the
entire system. Price 20 cts. Cooper
Drug Co,
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

All kinds of jells on sale at our
house; and look in our window next
Saturday if you want to see candy.
CHESHIRE GROCERY Co.
Baxter Springs news. [volume] (Baxter Springs, Kan.) 1882-1919, 1899-12-23

Make your home attractive; those
baskets, the handiwork of New
York Indians are going cheap at
Dewitt & Thompson's.