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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

A New York man who gave an ele-
phant tobacco was instantly killed by
the infuriated beast. He probably
wanted to satisfy himself as to the
truth of the story that an elephant
is always able to pick its tormentor
out of a crowd. There is such a thing
as being too skeptical.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02
HORRORSUFU.S. ARMY
CRUELTIES FORMERLY lNFLICT.
ED ON SOLDIERS.
Shou1dering a Log-Trotting the Bull
.Ring-One Man Buried Up to His
Neck in Sandstone Other Inhuman
Methods.

Twenty years ago cruel punishments
indeed were meted out to refractory
soldiers of the United States army. In
those days 20 or 30-day trick in the
guard house was not comparatively
minor matter, as it is now. The SOL
dier who nowadays lands in the guard
house for drunkenness, insubordina-
ton, neglect of duty or any other vio-
lation of regulations is put to work at
some job around the post from fatigue
call in the morning till recall from ia
tigue late in the afternoon. The work
is never hard. The only discomfort
connected with the work is that 1t is
always performed under the watchful
eye of sentry with loaded gun. On
the other hand, the guard house pris-
oner gets every night in-that is, he is
permitted to slumber peacefully on the
comfortable bunk in his guard house
cell, while his comrades who have not
committed themselves have to take
their turns standing guard over him
through the watches Of the night.
ShOuIderinE "a Log.
The soldier who worked himself into
the guard house prior to 1879 did not
get any night in, from the day he be-
gan his term until it's end. He walk
ed his post, two hours on and four off,
from the beginning to the termination
Of his sentence. But he did not car
ry gun while on post. He shouldered
an Embarked log, from six to eight feet
in length and weighing from 20 to 100
pounds, and man in his rear carried
the rifle. The business of the soldier
with the rifle was to see that the SOL
dier with the log kept on the move, up
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

Phoenix, AriZ., has distinguished it.
self by having n performance of "The
Three Musketcers" with real, instead
of blank, cartridges in the shooting
act. Something must be done, of
course, to keep up interest in art in
Phoenix, even though spectators have
to go to theater in bullet-proof even
Ing dress.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

"My father was wagon-maker."
said President Steyn Of the Orange
Free State recently, "and l am thank
full to think he was good one" Even
to the occupant of chair of state the
fifth commandment adds comely
crown.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02
crown.

1t has been proved that San Jose
scale can not thrive in Germany; but,
Notwithstanding, American fruit con-
tinues to be excluded. The only valid
objection Germany can now have to
the admittance of the San Jose scale
is that it is not capable Of supporting
Itself
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

A New York woman laced so tightly
she broke rib. In her case she ought
rather to hold herself in when it comes
to too much enthusiasm for small
waist.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

The United States, England and Ger
many, having each repudiated their ru-
mored alliance, will now proceed to be
better friends than ever.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

Recorder Golf of New York Is said
to have transfxed a witness with his
eye. This is said to have been set
back to an attorney who was thought
to have "fXed' the witness with cash.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

Those who favor woman suffrage as
sert that the sex is firm in its political
convictions always taking decided
stand. In other words, while they may
talk over the fence they never get on it.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

Women are learning not to step
backward off moving street cars, which
gives them lower rate for accident
insurance.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02
CnrIial II latIOns.

Mrs. Snow-My husband has groWp
very fussy of late Yeas, but he Was "
easily pleased when we were marrleu'
Mrs. Coldeal-He must have Deep'
San Francisco Examiner.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

These efforts of the leading cities to
put up the tallest buildings may really
start in q desire to look down on each
other.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

Infectious diseases are unknown IN
Greenland. SO are most of the other
things that go with civilization
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

Jerusalem's Population lncreas'n :.
The population of Jerusalem n1s
been rapidly increasing of late anu >, =
now about $4,000; of these 2S,ooo a''
Hebrews. IL
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

When George Washington thinks of
the nation he fathered he must ascTibe
some of its traits to its mothers side.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

If you must go to law, hire the ~, "a
lawyer in town. The law Is always "
the side of the best lawyer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

to pay me for what do not know, the
treasures of his empire would not suf'
fee"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

his head alone catching the rays of the
semi-tropical sun, and sentry was
placed over him. The sun was nothing
compared to the desert ants. The ants
sent out their cOuriers to the highways
and byways and dunes and hOllows.
and 1t was no time at all before some
thousands of them, big red, spider.
ike and ferocious, We're running over
the soldiers head. They crawled into
his ears and his nose and his mouth.
and they caused him such unspeakable
agony that he shouted in frenzy. The
sentry finally revolted against this
punishment, and his comrades Joined
him. They threatened the captain. and
the latter, from fear of summary pun-
ishment, permitted the prisoners re-
lease. The prisoner was taken to the
hospital, almost a maniac. The case
was reported at Washington, and the
result was a revision of the military
code.
BuckinE and Gagginy.
Although the new regulations ey-
pressly forbid the punishment of ''buck-
ing and gagging," men have been buck
ed and gagged in the United States
army within the past dozen years
Bucking and gagging consists in tying
a refractory soldier-generally sol.
der who Is maniacal with drink and
very abusivNhand and foot with
cords and gagging him with block of
wood whitfield to fit his mouth The
gagglng part of this punishment came
near choking a number of soldiers TO
death, which accounted in part for its
erasure from the punishment list.
One punishment much affected in the
light artillery was called "tying on the
spare wheel" Springing upward and
rearward from the center rail of every
caisson was a fifth axle and on II was
a spare wheel. A soldier who had been
insubordinate was taken to the snare
wheel and forced to step upon It. His
legs were drawn apart until they span.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02

You can't live on Christmas presents
any more than you can live on lova
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-02-02
LINCOLN COUNTY LEADER

CHAs. F. & ADA e. sOULE, Pubs.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

and employing men who are not Grim
lnals. The state could save people mil
lions on insurance, but because Il cannot
be done with convict labor it ridicules
the idea when it mentions it at all.
Then it believes in the tariff and vet it
wants the tariff removed from trust
articlesl II the removal of the tariff will
lessen the wages of the laborers, which
is one of its old claims, and most of the
workers are today working OH trust artic-
les, thus demanded for free trade by this
Republican organ would greatly injure
the workers who have been electing It to
office. II the taking off of the tariff will
not lessen the wages but will help the
people as it saws, then what becomes of
the claims of that party for years that
the tariff was put on to benefit the work
ers? If, as it says, "The protection of
the people lies in the ownership of the
waterworks of the city," why does not
the same protection apply as we'll to the
electric lights, telephones, street cars,
telegraph, railroads and all other neces-
sites? The principle is right or it is not
right. If it is right, it applies to every
thing; If it IS wrong, it applies with
good to nothing. But then the Capital
is great paper.-Appeal to Reason.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Island road. These new locomotives
are to be used ia the fast passenger
and freight service between Chicago,
Kansas City aud Omaha, aud are con-
stIuCted for both speed and power.
1t is estimated that they will be able
to easily pull train Of from u to II
heavy Pullman sleeperS, at an average
speed Of 80 miles an hour. These
locomotives weigh 29O,OO pounds and
are OF the compound ten wheeler type.
The drive wheels measure IS inches
over tires. They hdYe high pressure
cylinders Of 15ix2S inches, and low
pressure cylinders Of 26x2S inches.
From the pilot to the rear draw bar
it measures 81 feet. The tender car
rles $500 gallons OF water and 10 tons
Of coal. II becomes necessary TO use
these large locomotives on account Of
the heavy trains being hauled. These
locomotives are Of late pattern and
are equipped with all the modern
safety appliances, including electric
headlights which will plainly reveal
an object a mile ahead of the train.
The question of the beneficial or
detrimental effect Of the use Of alco.
uollc stimulants in tropical climates
has received great deal Of attention
in medical and army circles siuce the
breaking out Of the war. An expert
enced writer, dealing with the sub
ject, says: Prolonged experience has
shown that alcohol is the worst slim
ulent for the tropics. Instead OF pre-
venting insanity, as claimed, it is
more likely to produce it 10 the long
run. Alcoholic drinks have their
uses, but these seem TO be reduced TO
minimum in the tropics. The eX-
treme reaction that follows so violent
Stimulant only aggravates the ten
dency toward low vitality, Captain
YOunghuS0and, British officer in
India, visited the Philippines year
ago aud wrote book in which he
warned the American government
that its Philippine army would in
time be seriously injured by the
amount OF alcohol it was consuming.
He Is not a teetOtaler, but long exper-
fence has taught even the British
that alcohol is unusually injurious in
the tropics. No tropical nation is a
drinking nation. The FilipinOS, who
have lived a thousand years in the
islands, are likely to know more about
the proper diet for such climate than
the visitors who are now making their
first experiments on the subject. 1t
is certain that tropical climate does
call for stimulants, but a study Of the
habits Of natives shows that the
proper Stimulants are Of a different
and milder kind. MexiCans and the
inhabitants Of tropical America use
what seems like an inOrdinate amount
Of condiments and hot chilli sauces.
| The inhabitants Of India have their
curry powders, spices, ard various
bepper sauces. Tea and coffee are
the natural Stimulants for cold and
hot countries; and can be used year
after year without injurious effect
while long course OF alcoholic drinks
can scarcely fail TO produce even more
vicious results than In a temperate
climate.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

81 speak by the card when I say it is
the estimated profit which regulates
rent. Short-grass pasture can be had for
a quarter an acre, perhapsa dime; Kaw
valley bottom is bringing $40 per acre
annual rent.
1.-THE systemoffar tenantry is blight
on any community,a curse to any State.
|, is rapidly growing with us. 1t will
ultimately become the rule in Kansas, as
it is in Ireland. In 1880 the per cent Of
farms in this State worked by tenants
was 1915. In 1890 it was 2S.23. In the
census of this year, if that rate of increase
holds good, it will be 4S.27. In my
neighborhood there are easily two ten.
ants to one resident landowner.
"There are four men in America who
could buy up all OF agricultural Kansas
farms, stock and equipment. Having
bought it, they could put tenant on
every farm. Suppose it be done, would
our statesmen consider that to be sub
ject for rejoicing? Hardly. My question
is, if it wonld be bad for Kansas to have
its farmers all tenants, why isn't it pro-
poTtionately bad for it TO have some Of
its farmers tenants.-Edwin Taylor.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Important Change Of Time on the NlcEle
Road.

A daily 81 hour thru service has been
inaugurated between Chicago and New
York, leaving the Van Buren, St Pas
senger Station, Chicago, at $3.50 D. m.
arriving at New York 7:25 p. n. follow.
ing day.
Standard New York and Boston Elk,
press leaves Chicago at 1925. a. m
daily, instead of lO:2O, a. m, as form.
erly, with thru cars to New York and
Boston, arriving at either city early
the following afternoon.
Night Express leaves Chicago daily
at 1890 P. m, for New York and Bos-
ton, arriving at either city early the
second morning.
Courteous colored porters are in
charge of day coaches, look after the
comfort of passengers, especially
ladies travelling alone. Dining car on
all day trains from Chicago, on which
the service is unexcelled and at popu.
lar prices
Mr.. ]. Y. Callahan, General Agent.
Ill Adams s., Chicago, will have
plasure in giving all detailed informa.
ton as to rates and trains.
Chicago Passenger s'ation, Van Bur.
en- st. and Pacific Ave, on the Elevat.
ed Loop. City Ticket Offices,lll Adams
ST., Telephone 2O67 Central and Union
Ticket Office, Auditorium Annex, Tele
phone POS Harrison.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Obituary..

Died at the home of G. D. Armstrong,
at 10 o'clock, a. M, May 10Th, of con-
sumption, Elizabeth Gregson, aged %
years. The deceased has been sick for
three years and bed-fast since Thanks
giving. Was great sufferer at the last.
Her eight children all survive her.
There are FIVE sons, none of whom live in
Kansas and three daughters, Mrs. G.
D. Armstrong, Mrs. WI, Lingenfelter
and Mrs. N. Loofbourrow. The daugh-
tiers were all with her at the last. She
has lived in Sumner county since Nov
ember 1871 and many friends will mourn
her loss.
The funeral will be held at the home
Of G. D. Armstrong with whom she has
been living, at 10 o'clock tomorrow
The funeral sermon will be preached by
Rev. Z. 7. Houston.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

II the average reader of the daily press
had a mental rule of thought by which
they could weigh what is put before them
they would see nothing but unconsisten-
cles IN the matter of their education.
The Topeka Capital, for instance, CON-
mends the action of the state in saving
the farmers one-third on the cost of bind
ing Irvine by having the state manufac-
ture it in the penitentiary. The stress,
mind you, is the saving. Itwould oppose
and does oppose the theory, of the state
saving the people from the trust extor-
ton by opening the factories for the
making the shoes or other necessities
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
The MCKEE Plate Railroad

offers the travelling public the choice
of three daily express trains between
Chicago, New York and Boston. 81
no r service between Chicago and
New York, All meals on day trains
from Chicago are served in dining cars
which service is unexcelled and at
popular prices. All reformation cheer.
fully furnished by J. Y. Callahan
General Agent, III Adams St, Chic ago
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
49, go aH===
one View OF fexaA.

A large man and small man sal
near me in street car yesterday, ant
when the car stopped at Ninth street
heard a scrap Of their talk.
Yes said the big man, "he came
from Texas. From Texas-a plsc,
where a man can neither win q reputa
ton nor lose one."-Washington Post
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

The state laws are defective and afford
no adequate protection to the insured in
Mutual Hail Insurance companies. The
larger part of the business everywhere is
written III this way and costs much less.
All that is necessary is to exercise care
in dealing only with companies whose
officers are responsible and will do as
they agree.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Another marrying story is out on
Wellington widower. He is said to
be preparing to spring a surprise by
running back to Illinois next month
to marry girl who formerly reigned
as society belle in wellington.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Keeping Photogranh..

If you do not like an album vol
might make large pocket arrange
nent in the form Of bag and slip the
photographs down into each pocket
fold 1t over and place it on the tabl,
tust as you would an album.-Ladies
Home journal
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Marriage Licenses.

Nicholas Edwards came in from
Arizona this morning, where he had
been spending the winter. He will
go to his ranch southwest Of Caldwell
tomorrow, and expects TO leave for
AledO, H., Saturday. This is Mr..
Edwards first visit to Wellington IN
several years.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

Under new law a man can not be
a candidate for county superintendent
unless he has had eighteen months
experience in a school room as teacher
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Best Di,tiaqui.h,nr Ma

How could you distinguish the wait
ers from the guests?" asked ooe gen
0emsn Of another.
he walters werc pot,<e- ~ In
fe2ly-Cndnnat EnqutroA
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
Plants for Sale.

l have tomato, cabbage, sweet potato,
pepper and other plants for sale at
reasonable prices.-John Ellington, three
miles west Of Belle PLANE, Kan.
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
A Shooting al Caldwell.

A shooting scrape is reported at
Caldwell Monday. z. G. McDaniels
shot Floyd Smith with a revolver, but
the wound is not dangerous and no
serious results are anticipated. Nc
Daniels and Smith are owners Of rival
town herds, and got to quarreling
over something no more important
than the subject OF discussion at a
club meeting. Mcdaniel is hot head
ed, aud carries gun, and when
aroused will use it. The ball struck
Smith in the side, inhicting a flesh
,, wound.
Smith figured 10 a shooting scrape
at Caldwell year or so ago, when his
tenant, a woman named Carpenter,
shot him as he was leaping over
fence from her premises,
You need not be afraid that the
census enumerator will tell your age
TO the woman living next door. He
is expressly forbidden 10 reveal any
thing he has learned, in the following
CledT INSTRUCTIONS. y gu nave no right
to communicate TO any person any in-
formation obtained by you in the dis
charge Of your official duties. By SO
DOING" thus the law declares, you
will render yourself liable, upon con-
viction, TO fine not exceeding $500.
You are not permitted to show your
schedules, when filled, nor to retain
copies OF the same: and it is your duty
to destroy all imperfect copies not re-
turned to your supervisor. II, at the
close OF the enumeration, you are
asked what is the population Of your
district, or of any portion thereof,
reply that you are forbidden by law to
answer. All such requests, whether
from newspapers, local officials or in
dividualS, are to be referred to the
Director Of the Census"
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17

he man who rsdes . BOBBY b spt.h
beride the hotttw u oherss- Chicss'
Daily Re~A ~ --S-As-A2..IsA<
People's voice. [volume] (Wellington, Sumner County, Kansas) 1890-1917, 1900-05-17
You Are Not Making
Money

simply to have money it
self. You work for it be.
cause you want what it will
buy. Some people make a
great effort to earn an addition
al two dollars a week, when
half the effort would enable
them to save four dollars a
week by buying goods at the
right prices. You will make
money by buying shoes at the
Big Shoe store this week.
See Our Bargains
A lot Of Ladies $500 hand turn
lace shoes for S2.25
A lot of Ladies 81. so button shoes
for S1.75 and 81. OC
, A lot of Misses and Children'sS1 LBS
and 81 so Oxford Ties and
Strap Sandals for s1.O(
4 lot of Misses and Children's sl.35
and 81. so shoes for Sl.0C
A lot of Mems 81 90 Congress dress
shoes for S1.0(
A lot of Mems $500 Congress and
lace shoes for Sa0C
Deseret evening news. [volume] (Great Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1867-1920, 1900-04-05
YANKEE con. is STRONGER.
Nay nay Reared Down to lOSh-Four
Aces Active Geyser- uarior
SIM Declines,
.TODAYS METALS:
SILVER 59B
LEAD, SA57k
CASTING COPPER 10

The stock market was very active to-
day. The number OF stocks traded In
amounted TO i5 which Is greater than
tor some time past. The number Of
shares sold was 1890, which brought
as.lO2.92.
-Four Aces led out this morning with
100 shares at 2la, which was immedi-
ately followed by an advance 70 4. at
which price $500 shares changed hands.
Geyser- Marion disposed Of 1000 shares
at 81, which shows a steady decline.
Lower Mammoth with two more as
sessments coming. sold up to "a, while
Northern Light sold down TO So and
closed weaker
Petro was very active at improved
prices. caused by recent ore shipments.
The stock sold uD to AZ. but weakened
slightly before the call closed
Showers Con. was handed out at 1914
10 is. while South Swansea let go 200
at Si.2g Sacramento brought 1884
Sunbeam was released at and resora
sold az 81.
Yankee Con. was a heavy trader at
from lia 10 lJh.
May was hammered down from Sl.09%
20 {l.05h. while Mammoth let so 90
shares at i2.2l Hercules responded az
. and Tetr0 sold at O..
Closing quotations were posted as
follows.