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The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1900-05-09

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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Giving Bachelors the Go Rv

The town Of Givet, in the Ardennes,
Is taking steps to put an end to the
depopulation Of France. Hereafter in
all town offices first fathers of more
than three children and next married
men will be preferred to bachelors.
Prizes of So will be awarded yearly to
those parents who have sent the larg-
est number of children to school regu-
larly, and scholarships in the national
schools will be reserved for families
only of more than three children. Faith
ers Of families shall also have the
preference for admission to almhouses
and old peoples homes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Wales Life saved by a Frenohm,

Wales Life Saved by a Frenchman.
The credit for saving the life of the
Prince at the recent attempt to assas-
sinate him at Brussels, rightly belongs
to NJ. Louis Won Mol, young Partisan
law student. NJ. Won Mol says: II had
just alighted from the train coming
from Liege, which reaches Brussels at
5 o'clock, when heard that the Prince
Of Wales was in the station, and went
into the carriage to see his royal High
ness and bow to him. l saw q servant
alight from the carriage; then, as the
train was starting, perceived a young
man sprlnging upon the footboard and
holding something in his hand. | at
first thought that 1t was the servant
returning; but all at once there came
the report Of tirearm. l sprang upon
the malefactor, caught him with one
hand by the throat, and with the other
disarmed him. We rolled upon the
ground. AS picked myself up an lndi-
vidual tried to seize the revolver held
In order to claim the honor of hnvinp
apprehended Sipido; and an alterC alton
then ensued, with the result that the
police came up, and on seeing that
held the revolver and that my hand
was covered with blood from an injury
had received in my fall, at once ar.
rested me. Fortunately, the confusion
did not last long, but in the course Of II
l was brutally ill-treated by the police,
At last, seeing their mistake. they
wished to apologize to me, but l re.
fused to accept their excuses until the
things had lost in the scufiie-an um.
brella and pair of gloves-were re.
turned. New York Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
DROPPING WITH A PARAcHurE.I
Circus Balloon Man Says 1t Is Gentle
and Not Extra Hazardous.

Circus Balloon Man Says 1t Is Gentle
and Not Extra Hazardous.
Coming down from the clouds in a
parachute Is like a dream" said a cir
Gus balloon artist. "Ever dream of fall
ing from II high place? You come
down, alight quietly, and awake, and
you're not hurt. Well, that's the para
chute drop over again. No, there is
no danger. A parachute can be guided
readily on the down trip, but you can't
steer a balloon. To guide parachute
out of harms way practical hand
can tilt it one way or the other, spill
out air, and thus work it to where you
want to land, or to avoid water, trees,
chimneys, or church spires. Circus as
tensions are generally made in the
evening, When the sun goes down the
wind goes down. The balloon then
shoots into the air and the parachute
drops back on the circus lot, or not far
away. A balloon is made of 4-cent
muslin, and weighs about 500 pounds.
parachute Is made of Scent muslin.
There Is much more danger in COM
Ing down in balloon. When it strikes
the earth it's like big ball, and
bounds up again, taking you with it.
Not long ago in McKeesport, Pa,
came down in balloon because the
parachute would not let go. | nearly
came down in big stack of a blast
furnace. but the hot air drove the bal
loon away. After that never intrust.
parachute would not let go. l nearly
ed the parachute arrangements to any
one, but attended 10 il myself.
The rope that secures the parachute
is cut with a knife. The aeronaut
drops fully 100 feet before that para
chute begins to fill. 1t must fill. if
you're up high enough. There are sew
eral hundred parachute men in the
business, and the accidents are less in
ratio than railroad casualties. Our
business is new at that. After awhile
the ratio will be less. A man can't
shake out parachute, II 1t don't open.
A man In the air is simply powerless.
Invariably the fall is head first. When
the parachute begins to fill the descent
is less rapid, and finally when the par
chute has gradually filed It bulges
out with a pop. Then the aeronaut
climbs on to his trapeze and guides the
parachute to safe landing. In seven
cases out of ten. you can land back on
the lot where you started from. The
first performers must have had nerve
to make the drop. Now, it is a regular
business. not considered hazardous at
all. The hardest work is to bring back
the balloon with wagon. Sometimes
1t tears in the trees, or wherever It
may land when not in open."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Preferred Speech.

The spirit Of love and kindliness to
all, which pervaded every word and
deed Of Phillips Brooks, did not hinder
his keen appreciation of others fail
ings and shortcomings, or his own
why in the world doesn't Brown
write his autobiography, and have it
published?" said one of the bishops
friends, referring to an incessant talkur
and most egotistical man, who had
been wasting an hour of the bishops
most precious time by a rehearsal of
some unimportant happenings
"Why, he'd rather tell it, of course" q"
said the bishop; and then like n fash
came regret for the quickly spoken
truth, and he turned on his friend with
a half-humorous, distressed face.
What do you mean by asking me
such question as that, when I'm off
my guard?' he demanded, reproach-
fully.-Youth's Companion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
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matter with me? Is my necktie
straight?' he asked, anxiously.
What is the matter. Ruth?" and
Mrs. Gleason brought the camphor,
while Mr.. Gleason stood wondering
what allied the girl; but then there was
no accounting for girls, they are al
ways surprising.
Ruth suddenly recovered herself at
sight of the camphor, rose to her feet,
and said, II do hope you will forgive
me-all of you. But lit was so funny
i had no time to recall my senses. Oh,
May, you did it on purpose. You see
expected to see an old man of IS at
least, who would be interested in mis-
slonary work-ha, ha, ha, isn't it too
funny? l can't get over it."
Il might wear white wig If you'd
like to have me look older" said Tom
shortly.
Now, Toni mean Uncle Tom," be-
gan May.
Come, now, drop that"
"Well she said it was irreverent to
call you just Tom, and it would hurt
your feelings, and promised to reform,
and Pm going to-" but she was laugh
ing as she said it.
Il don't believe l can ever forgive
you, May" said Ruth.
"Oh, yes, you will. But didn't fool
you most completely"
A jollier party never sat at the Glea-
son table than the one that night, for
every now and then May would say,
Tom, mean Uncle Tom," or Ruth
would suddenly have laughing fit in
her handkerchief.
Il don't quite understand 1t yet"
"Oh, Tom, mean Uncle Tom, IS
mammals half brother, and there is
twenty-five years difference in their
ages"
Tom Gordon deferred his trip West,
and when he went he took Ruth.
Dear Aunt Ruth" whispered May
as she kissed the bride. Don't you
ever dare" was the reply, whereupon
May declared it sounded so discount
eous, and she didn't want to hurt her
feelings, "but if you insist you'll for.
give me If sometimes forget to put on
the title"
"Pll forgive you on condition that
you always forget it."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Clara Barton's Characteristios.

Everyone probably has an idea of
what Clara Barton is like, but few
have correct one" said Red Cross
nurse to New York Tribune reporter.
The photographs of her represent n
plain-looking, elderly woman, of sensi-
bic appearance. She has attributes
that a photograph never reproduces.
Combined with the characteristics that
go to make her the really wonderful
woman that she Is, Is one that the ma
Jority would never suspect her of, and
which, perhaps, more than any other,
makes her beloved in the very kind of
work to which she has given her life.
Miss Barton is regular bohemian.
No daily frequenter of little out-of-the-
way table dhotes Is a more thorough
bohemian in tastes than is Miss Bar
ton. When she is in New York she Is
never happier than when taking her
meals hit or miss-somewhere-
where! The odder the place and time
the better 1t suits her. AS to time,
Miss Barton never bothers herself. She
gets things done when she gets around
to 1t, and If she has planned a thing
for Tuesday morning and gets it done
on Thursday afternoon, it Is all right.
There may be considerable remon-
STRANGE and fussing on the part of
those who were to do the things along
with her, but she is never fluttered in
the least by that. She just pursues the
even tenor of her way, and If a presi-
dent and a cabinet have to wait awhile
because she isn't just on time for her
appointment, we'll, it is Miss Barton.
and they simply wait.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Something in Ii.

The question, whats in a nameY'
may be answered from one point of
view by narrating bit of experience
contided to one Of his friends by man
named Coward.
Now be 1t known that there are
branches Of the Coward family who
can trace an honored lineage back to
old colonial days, and are quite as
proud Of their ancestry as the We're de
Neres .or Fitz Montmorencys.
Have you never thought of chang
ing your name" asked the friend.
NO" answered the Coward in ques-
tion. There are too many thrilling as
soc'atlons connected with It,"
''In what way"
"Well, from the time l was a little
boy until l went through college | had
more than fifty fights on account Of it."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27

worship to 7S9 and the number Of
church members to S71, 1852. 1t is esti-
mated that there are now over 10000
inhabitants in Chicago making the av-
erage of one church for every 1854
people. These figures show a great in
crease in the proportionate number Of
churches to the population over the fig
ures of 1890, the relative number being
almost as great as it was twenty years
ago.
1t is an acknowledged fact that wom-
en- are mostly in the majority among
church members. Some authorities
place the percentage of women over
men Mt 75 per cent. If this be correct,
and it will not be disputed that this
estimate is at least approximately near
the right figure, then rather small
portion of the male population of Chi
cago IS connected. with the churches.
In the average church the preponder-
ance Of women is always noticeable,
and If one will take the trouble to count
he will find that the women outnumber
the men about three or four to one
Perhaps exceptions must be made to
this rule in the cases of the independ-
ent and liberal churches, where gener-
ally men are found in larger numbers
than at the orthodox churches.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
RELIGIOUS CHARr OF CHICAGO.
with 1851 members. Chicago has 15(
churches with 10000.

with 1851 members. Chicago has $50
churches with 10000.
Both the Catholic and Jewish denom-
nations have more adherents than any
other sect in Chicago, but the heavy
percentage shown over other churches
is partly accounted for in another way.
Instead Of counting only those mem
bers of the church who are actually af-
filiated 1t Is the custom of both the
Jews and Catholics to enumerate as
regular adherents all of the members
of every Jewish or Catholic family. 1t
Is estimated, for instance, that there
are between 10000 and $4,000 Jewish
families in Chicago, including both the
liberal and the orthodox Jews. 1t Is
calculated that the average family Is
composed Of five persons. This compu-
tation places the number Of Jews in
Chicago at between 100000 and 10000.
In this manner the total membership of
the Catholic church is also reached.
In recently published statistics COM
piled by Rev. j. G. Armstrong figures
were given in relation to the number
Of orthodox Protestant churches and
the city's population. 1t was clearly
shown that in every decade since 1910
the population of the city increased
faster in proportion than did the num-
Der Of these Protestant churches. The
figures given up to date are as follows:
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
cHIcAeo's CHURCH CENSUS
In a Population of 100000 the Be.
levers Number S71,I52.

In Population of 100000 the Be-
levers Number S71,I52.
AS Chicago passes the 100000 mark
In population the city comes to the
front with a noteworthy showing in re-
ligious statistics. The total church
membership foots up 81, ,152, while the
number Of edifices or places of worship
has increased to 7S9. If the number of
points at which mission services are
held are added the total would reach
considerably over 900.
The magnitude Of this showing may
perhaps be better appreciated if the
figures are compared with those recent
ly published in New York showing the
number Of churches and church mem
bers in that city. New York, according
to these statistics, has only 541 church
es with a combined membership of
723,172. The figures in detail show
several differences between the two
cities. While New York Is far ahead
Of Chicago in Episcopalian churches,
having 121 to Chicago's forty nine, the
difference is more than balanced in
Catholic and Methodist churches. In
Chicago there are 116 Catholic church
es with membership Of 100000. as
against 103 Catholic churches in New
York with 543, 1853 members. New York
has but sixty-nine Methodist churches
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
An Anecdote OF Stanley.

When II. NJ. Stanley was writing
Through the Dark Continent" he was
in the habit of spreading his maps and
charts upon the floor One day his IA
vorite cat went to sleep on chart
spread out on the hearth rug. BY and
by the chart was wanted, and one of
the assistants went to turn pussy away,
when Stanley stopped him. Don't dis
turb the cat" he said, 1--WE can get on
without the chart until she wakes I'D.
If you only knew how good the sight
OF that cas- was to me, you would never
let her move from where she is."
After his trials among uncivilized
tribes the sleeping cat was to him the
symbol of domestic peace and comfort
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
COMBINATION SPECTACLES.
Glasses which May BE Used for Eth,

Glasses Which May BE Used for Either
Street or Reading Purposes.
If you are compelled to wear two
pairs of glasses for street and reading
purposes the convenience and utility
of the pair of spectacles illustrated in
the accompanying cut will readily sug-
gest itself. This useful novelty is the
invention Of d. L. Falardeau, of AL
bany, N. Y, and has for its object the
combination of the two pairs of lenses
In one frame, In manner which will
allow either set to be brought quickly
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
American Savings Banks.

In 1895 there were 1,O3O savings
banks in the United States, and the
deposits in them amounted to S1,S41,.
100000. In 1899 there were 9I2 savings
banks in the United States. and theu
deposits were $2401. 100000.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27

This table shows constant decrease
in the number of churches per capita
until the present decade which shows a
slight improvement. The last figure, it
will be seen, is based on 605 churches
and population of 1855 The COS
churches do not include Catholic, He
brew, Dunkard, Ethical Culture, Sal
vation Army, Volunteers of America or
the liberal churches, Unitarian and
Unlversallst. The addition of these
raises the total number Of places Of
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Amber w. Nicotine

In Turkey amber is supposed to be a
specific against the evil effects of nico-
tine, and, as the people are great lovers
of tobacco, they freely indulge In the
use Of 1t, but take care to safeguard
themselves by having amber mouth
pieces to their pipes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Continent of Plateans-

Africa is the most elevated Of all the
continents. 1t is the continent of
plateaus." The great tableland in the
South has mean altitude of over $500
feet; the wide tableland on the north
has an average elevation Of about 1900
feet
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27

into position for use. The lenses are
attached at one end to individual brack-
cts, which are pivoted In the main
frame, being independent of each other
and adapted to swing on pivot pins in
either end Of the frame. The screws
which form the pins are so arranged
that they can be tightened sufficiently
to hold the lenses in place by slight
frictional contact with the brackets,
thus preventing the accidental dis
placement Of lens while in use. The
pair Of lenses which are at rest are
swung into the oblong frames at right.
angles to the pair In use.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Shamrock on Graves in Arr,c.

Shamrock will be planted on the
graves of the Irish soldiers in South
Africa. The Duke of York has accept
ed thousand packets of seed, and has
forwarded them to the officers Of the
Irish brigade.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27

Considering the many old men who
are struggling along in poverty, it is
wonderful that young men do not take
better care of their money, and save it
for the inevitable rainy day.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-07-27
Amusemeats for Hospital Patient.

The London Lancet contends that
hospital patients should be allowed to
play cards as wei as to smoke, provid-
ed this does not annoy other patients.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-27

Lindsay & Morgan are comfortably
quartered In their new building. u0-il2
Broughton street west New and stylish
furniture is being received every day
on the FIRST floor are some OF the hand
soonest side boards shown in Savanna
They are IN golden oak. The display o,
dining tables wardrohes. hat-racks IN
quarter sawed oak is fine.
4 large line Of reed rockers Is shown
as well as a pretty line OF elastic hook
cases on the FIRST floor the Buck rSe
is exhibited as well as the Bernstein three
piece iron bed. on this floor a eomp,ete
lire Of childreu's chairs are shown.
on the second floor an exquisite line Of
bed room furniture Is shown the pre'ti-
est being q $40 mahogany bedroom suite.
on this floor full line OF suites OF birds
eye maple golden oak. carved and quar-
Ter sawed oak together with a complete
line OF walnut suiies are shown. BOX seat
diners are shown 90 all woods. Folding
beds OF an makes are exhibited. Adioln-
ing this department Is the carpet depart
ment
This stock comprises Wiltons. velve s.
Administers. body Brussels and mgr ins
They make a speciality Of fine wi ION
smyrnas in ala sizes. And these rugs are
very popular now
a speciality Is also made Of draperies for
single and folding-doors. BaEdad ta-
pestry and velours are also arred A
FUN stock OF Irish point lace, Brussels.
Nottinghams and muslins.
Some beautiful table and couch covcrs
are shown Nestibule lace ami vestibu
panels. window shades % imported Ho-
lands A complete stock OF uphols'er
goods on the third floor the leather
goods are shown They comprise some ex-
qulslte pieces Easy chairs. Turkish
chairs. lounges. couches. Iniaid maho<a-
ms parlor suites. STREETS patent Morris
chairs IN volours and leather. The line
OF velour couches is fun. In this depart
u,cnt are shown some beaut ful tires
eve maple writing desks and dressing
tables Combination book eases IN crotch
mahogany. parlor and library tables IN
oak mahogany quarter sawed oak
The Davenport sofa bed Is rev thirg
and Is very popular. onyx tables ar
shown IN this department
Lindsay & Morgan are handling the per-
lection cotton mattress. This IL the kim
that is warranted not 10 lump. II les
easy and lasts long.
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-27

Through one OF the ten free scholarships
IN The international Correspondence
Schools OF Scranton. Pa. which the Morn
ing News viii present to you II YOU secure
one OF the ten largest numbets Of votes
By Nov 20. 1900 you can keep on earning
a living at your present work. and al the
same time by study a. home IN time
usually devoted 20 recreation or rest fit
yourself for professional position AT a
good salary.
You can easily become one OF the win
ners Of this contest. by devoting your at
tention 10 collecting Voting Coupons and
keeping at g. No one has better chance
than you. Get every vote you can, and
have ali your friends save theirs for you.
See the window display OF text books
and drawing outfts TO be given away By
the Morning News in its educational con
test at Chas Marks shoe store II
Irought0n street west
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-27
CLIFF HILL ARRESTED.
sherin sweenS Gone 90 New Orleans
90 Hiring Him Hack.

G. Clifford nan the absconding keeper n,
Laurel Grove Cemetery. VIII be- brouaht
back to Savannah Tor trial Hil was ar
rested Ia New ORLEANS Thursday night
Mayor Myers was notified by sup rin,end-
cnt screvcn of the arrest yesterday morn
log.
As Hils crime g. state oncnse the
matter was turned over 90 sheriff swee-
uy. who 'eft Tor New Orleans hst night
d IS understood that Hli has agreed 20
return without requisluou.
8 Savaurahian who returned 80 Saw m
nah recently from New Orleans. reported
seeing Iuu Boz that city. tn re ort
reached the city authorities ana SIperin-
ttudeut Scrcyen Opened cammunl az ons
with the police authorlties 40 New or
leans with thc result 80 already am
uoanced The warrant for llil s ARE
vac sworn out here by Capt O.. - lritch-
ard 81 fh, city tr,asurers ofilDc who has
been makluF Iu examination ot the cN-
cemetery keeper books The shortage
charged 300 tho warrant o. 80 The toIal
shortage may b. lu excess % this amount
When Hu mrs, dlsnppea HE sho tage
win the city was fh0usht no. &, cN-
coed ElH bat o. appear now 10 be about
twice that sum
The Savannah morning news. (Savannah, Ga.) 1900-current, 1900-10-27

New Phase ia the Connoiiy ~. At
lnnttc Contracting Co. Case.

The case Of Mr. a. A. Connolly. who
several weeks ego sued out an attachment
against The property Of Tho Atlantic Con
traetlug Company - al. TO secure tho sum
~ tsgi5. which the plaintiff alleges - due
him for services rendered she defendants.
ana which he has no, been able 10 collect.
has takcu q now phase.
Mr. IS O Charlton, ns special amor
nty has served on the oficer that levied
the attachment. N LHicnthal an AFFIDAVIT
as 90 the insufncsiucy 81 she bond given
boz the attachment The nfhdavit states
that the indebtedness alleged in the at
fachmeut O. s9.-45. and the bond given by
The said Connolly 5000. That this bond
IS rot good one and o. insufficient be-
cause ucitner M--sr- Connolly nor
Woledge. who signed the bond. was at
the time. or now. or at any intermediate
time. worth 5000 or $1,000 or any like
sum-
The paper will bc turned over 20 the
clerk OF a., Ciy Couri This morning 10
be filed 4, is not known when the mat
ter viii come before the court. Mr.. Con-
molly. though thought by many 20 be out
~ the city. Is sim here. though he could
not bc seen about the matter Of the am
daFit yesterday.