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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Many people attribute the recent rever-
SeS of the British to the degeneracy of the
aristoCraCy The life of luxury certainly
does not produce Vigor. lndigestiple sup
perS, late hours, constant nerve strain and
lack of exercise upset the stomach and
weaken both physical and mental vitality.
The blood that makes men heroes must
come from active. healthy stomachs Hos
letters Stomach BitterS purihes the blood
and strengthens the stomach 1t cures
constipation, indigestion, dyspepsia and
biliOMsmess.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
A Confederate's Idea,

"1o succeed in war;" General Miles
observes, "is to get ready before you
commence hostilities." One of the
confederate generals in 1861 said his
idea of success was 'to get there fust-
est with the mostest. detroit Free
Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The British government keeps IL
vessels at work sounding and charting
the ocean beds to find out where dang
ers lurk. Last year 10000 square
miles We're carefully charted in differ
ent parts of the world-Asia, Africa
and the South Pacific.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

A doctor of Breslau has been expert
menting with hens, and he gave 10 of
them gout by feeding them on horse.
flesh without fat. Then he partially
relieved them of the equity pains by the
administrator of powdered egg shells.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Rife clubs are being formed all over
France to perfect the members in
craftsmanship. The system is in imi.
tation OF the custom so long practiced
by the Beers, who instruct even theil
children in the use of firearms.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
Int resting Facts.

America sells nearly three times as
much as she buys; Germany buys over
two hundred and fifty millions of dol
lars worth more every year than she
sells; while Great Britain last year
actually bought twice as much as she
sold,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The rag pickers of Paris, of whom
there are aobut 10000, are enraged be-
cause the new rubbish boxes, just in
troduced in that city, cannot be opened
by any one but the cartmen who are
employed to carry off the contents.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
Sturdy Dom Paul.

President Kruger by his first mar
riage had one child, who died young.
BY his second wife he has had sixteen
children. His grandchildren number
104.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

saved the constant jar resulting from
walking over hard pavements, and that
consequently his health will be greatly
Improved and his life prolonged. They
are particularly recommended for u e
by city dwe.lers and by those whose
business requires them to be constant
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Refuse, choose and endure! They
are truly the great things of which this
life of toll and suffering are made
Rev. d. 9. Macleod
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
A Guilty Conscience.

Rastus-Whad 70 tink is de mattah
wifi me. doctah?
Doctor-Oh, nothing but chicken
poX, guess.
Rastus getting nervous)-I clare on
nah honah, doctah, | haint bin no.
Whar ! could ketch dat!-Judge.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

and lower sole, and
is so arranged that
a new supply of air
can be pumped into
it from a valve open
ing at the heel. 1t is
claimed that Il man
wearing a pair of
these shoes will be
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Wife-John, you have a very annoy
ing habit OF saying whats that?"
whenever you are spoken to. Can't
you break yourself of it?
(reading) - Eh - what's
that" Tit Bits. :
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

No able-bodied men need be idle in
New Zealand. The government gives
every applicant work, and pays him the
rate of So day.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

There is a time in every life when
one must concentrate or fail. 1t is SO
in business, in the choice of profess
sion, in respect to eligion.-Rev. D.
g. Barrett.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

In San Rafael, Cal, is is illegal to
shoot game with repeating or maga-
zine shotgun.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Piso's Cure is the best medicine we ever
used for all affections of the throat and
lungs.-WM. o. ENDsLEY, Vanburen, Ind,
Feb. 10. 1900
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
Don't Let Constitution Kin yo,

1t will do it, openly or in disguise. Consti
patton has many long scientific aliases, bli
CascaretS Candy Cathartic will save you. Drug
gists l0c, 2jc j0c.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The Makers of Carter's Ink Say:
''We can't make any better ink than we do;
we don't know how to. We can make
poorer ink, but we won't" Carter's Ink
is the best
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
ly on their feet.

A Chicago m n n
has just secured a
patent on a shoe
which opens at the
back instead of the
front. as is custom-(
ary. The part which
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Some people wear glasses because
they can't believe their own eyes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
INGENIOUS NEW SHOES.

One Has Pneumatic So1es and the
Other Opens at the Back.
A French inventor has just patented
a shoe with pneumatic soles. The air
chamber is contained between an upper
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
TO PROPERTY OWNERS

Building or remodeing residences and
stores. We carry complete line of Mnntcls
Crates and Tiling, Tile Flooring, Tile Vain
scoting, Andirons, Tenders, Screens, Electric,
Gus and Combination Chandeliers, and all sup
plies pertaining to Electric and Gas Lighting
We also carry all kinds of Batteries, Bells and
Indicators. Photographs cheerfully sent on
application. FRANK HOLCOMB a. co.
245 Wnshin gtOn ST., Portland, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

JOHN POOLE, PORTLAND, OREGON,
can give you the best bargains in general
machinery, engines, boilers. tanks, pumps,
plows, belts and windmills. The new
steel X l. windmill, sold by him, is un-
equalled.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
PORTLAND DIRECTORY.
Machinery nnd supplies.

iAWSrON Il CO.: ENGINES, ROLLERS, MA.
chnery, supplies. 4o6U First ST.. Portland, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
An Excellent Combination.

The pleasant method and beneficial
effects of the well known remedy,
SYRUP OF FIes, manufactured by the
CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP Co., illustrate
the value of obtaining the liquid laxa-
tive principles of plants known to be
incidentally laxative and presenting
them in the form most refreshing to the
taste and acceptable to the system. 1t
is the one perfect strengthening laxa-
tive, cleansing the system effectually,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
gently yet promptly and enabling one
to overcome habitual constipation per-
manently. Its perfect freedom from
every Objectionable quality and sub
stance, and it's acting on the kidneys,
liver and bowels, without weakening
or irritating them, make it the ideal
laxative.
In the process of manufacturing figs
are used, as they are pleasant to the
taste, but the medicinal qualities of the
remedy are obtained from senna and
other aromatic plants. by a method
known to the CALIFORNIA FIe SYRUP
Co. only. In order to get its beneficial
effects and to avoid limitations, please
remember the full name of the Company
printed on the front of every package.
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO.
SAN FRANCISCO, CAL
LOUISVILLE KY. NEW YORK. N. Y.
For sale by all Druggists.-Price SOC. per bottle
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
GET INSIDE.
Your Friends and NsighbOrs in Skew
hogan Will Show You How.

Rubbing the back wont cure backache.
A liniment may relieve, but can't cure.
Backache comes from the inside, from
the kidneys.
Doan's Kidney Pills get inside.
They cure sick kidneys.
Here is Skowhegan proof that this
10 SO:
Mr.. T.. d. Langley of II Pine street,
says: 81 had kidney trouble for years,
having very severe pains and other
symptoms which plainly indicated that
those organs were effected The least
exertional ways aggravated the complaint
Standing for any length of time, working
about the house more than | should or
the contraction of cold caused severe
suffering. | used number of medi-
cines without effecting a permanent
cure, and anxious to be cured and will
ing to try anything, tried Doans Kidney
Pills for sale al Geo. E, SIMPSONS drug
store, | was more than pleased with
them. They made an improvement after
few days use. Every dose had some
effect"
For sale by all dealers; price so cents
Foster. Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y,
sole agents for the United States.
Remember the name -Doan's-- and
take no substitute.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03

short lumber, from the log, in the village
is in ashes also a wood working estab-
lishment, a box factory and carding
mill. The Island Flour mill, run by
Steward Bros. is disabled and shut
down.
II. S. Steward has begun the erection
of his wheel house and L. W. Weston
will begin the erection of his building
forthwith. The Electric Light Company
will move In the rehabilitation of their
plant as soon as the insurance is adjust
ed. 1t is heavy and a very expensive
job, one that cannot be rushed as a
lighter one might be. 1t is somew hat
doubtful whether lumber mill will be
erected on the site, so long occupied for
that purpose, the present season. One
is greatly needed and it must prove a
great Inconvenience for our town to
get along without one, even for short
time.
The Skowhegan Electric Light Com
pany have already ordered a dynamo
and other necessary machinery to
be put in for street lighting, on q
power, formerly occupied by the COM
pany. Supt. Abbey hopes TO get this &c
running within week or ten days.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
Death of Payson Tucker.

Mr.. Payson Tucker. so long prominent
ia Maine railroad and business circles as
vice president and general manager of
the Maine Central Railroad and as pro-
moter of various business enterprises.
died at 81. Claire Springs, Michigan,
where he had recently gone for medical
treatment, April 18th.
Payson Tucker WAS the son Of Ansel
Tucker of Portland, famous conductor
on the Boston and Maine Railroad, the
date of his birth being February a,
lS4l. After attending the common
schools lie early obtained clerkship in
the old Portland. Saco & Portsmouth
Railroad office. He was soon made cor
duetor on the road, but continued 10
perform his clerical duties, taking his
books along with him TO Portsmouth to
work on during his stay there during the
day. He continued thus until the Bos-
ton & Maine was extended to Portland.
when be was appointed general agent of
the road with an Office 10 that city. His
| progress was due 10 bis unusual courtesy
Of manner aud winning personality, as
well as his strict attention to the details
of duty.
! He remained the agent of the Boston
Il Maine for several years and then took
service with the Eastern Railroad for a
short time. from whence he came to the
Maize Central as superintendent in 1876.
The several presidents of the road since
that time were good finauciers. but the
operation of the road was left TO Mr..
Tucker, who was promoted to vice presi-
dent and general manager in 1882. Also
that year and the next he was general
manager of the Eastern Railroad When
he retired from the Maine Central man.
agement. three years ago last fall. Mr..
fuckers rare genius had been an i'm
portant factor in developing the road
to its then fine proportions.
Among outside connections he WAS
manager and treasurer of the Maine and
New Hampshire Granite Co., director of
The Casco Bank and president of the
Maine Eve and Ear Infirmary.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
A Woman's Awful Peril.

There Is only one way to save your
life and that is through an operation
were the startling words heard by Mrs.
l. b. Hunt of Lime Ridge, Wis. from
her doctor after he had vainly tried to
cure her of frightful case of stomach
trouble and yellow jaundice Gall stones
had formed and she constantly grew
worse. Then she began to use Electric
Bitters which wholly cured her. It's a
wonderful stomach, liver and kidney
remedy. Cures dyspepsia, loss of appe-
tite. Try 1t. Only SOC. Guaranteed,
For sale
At F. II. Wings Drug Store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
A CentenariaII.

Mrs. Abigail Church of North New
Portland, who died of old age, last
week, had reached the advanced age of
100 years, months, and % days. The
burial was in the North Arson cemetery,
Wednesday. She was born in Portland
the daughter of John and Abigail
Knights, and married James thurch,
and they had a large family of whom
one son and five daughters are living
In these later years she has made her
home with her daughters, Mrs. tarville
and Mrs. Abbott at New Portland, but
% years ago she and her husband were
residents of North Arson. She had al
ways been remarkably we'll and was not
confined TO her bed but two weeks. She
retained her faculties and was able to do
the finest needlework to the last, some
of which she had recently done for her
great grandchildren.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03

There were 903 posl-0fiices in 1900; to-
day we have Is 000-that is, 10 America
alone. IL took letter sixteen days to
go from Philadelphia TO Lexington,
Kentucky; twenty-five days to Nash
Vile, Tennessee. The cheapest letter
postage was eight cents, and to send
letter more than hundred miles cost
shilling. Three million letters were
then sent In year; at the present time
the post office handles about 10000 600
pieces OF mail In single day.-May
Ladies' Home Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
Gowns for Girl Graduates.

White organdy has become the accept
I'd material for gowns for girl graduates.
When expense is no object these gov rs
are trimmed with rutiles of the same,
each edged with row of number one
white satin ribbon. They are usually
worn over slip skirts, aud trimmed waist
Innings cut low-necked d sleeveless.
The waists are striped With lines OF the
ribbon gathered to alternate With elus-
ters of fine tucks.-May Ladies' Home
Journal.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03

Is played with various degrees of
skill, but all players agree that it is
absolutely essential to have good
"tee," the little mound of sand upon
which the ball is placed before the
drive. Start right. The result will
justify the pains.
So it is with your table.
Supply it with the right sort of
tea, good tea, the best that you can
buy.
If you get Chase & Sanborn's
package teas, you may be sure on
this point.
Their famous Orloff is noted for
its lilac flavor, the Kohinoor, an
English Breakfast Tea, and the
Orange Pekoe, Ceylon and India
tea, famous on account of its rich
wine-like body, are all equally pop
ular. They are the best of their
kind.
These teas come only in pound
and half-pound loaded forms, and
are grown in tea gardens situated in
high attitudes, which is an all inn
portant factor in the production OF
high grade leaves.
One pound makes over zoo cups.
Chase & SanbOrn'S Teas.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03

MANY old soldiers now feel the effects
of the hard service they endured during
the Wsr. Mr.. Geo. S. Anderson Of Ross
vile. York county, Penn. who saw the
hardest kind of service at the front, is
now r. quentlv troubled with rheuma-
tism. Il had a severe attack lately" he
savS, and procured q bottle If Cham
berlain's Pain Balm. Il did so much
good that | would like to know what
you would charge me for one dozen
hotties" Mr.. Anderson wanted it both
for his own use and to supply il TO his
friends and neighhors, as every family
should have a bottle of it in their home,
not only for rheumatism. but lame back,
sprains, swelliugs, cuts, bruises aud
burns, for which ii is unequslled. For
sale by h. ". Cushing, SkoWhegan. snd
sullivan Newton, Jackman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03

| have been a sufferer from chronic
darrhoea ever since the war and have
used all kinds of medicines for it. Al
last found one remedy that has been 4
success as cure, and that is Chamber
lain's Collie, Cholers and Diarrhoea Rem.
edy.-P. +. GRESHAM, Gaars Mills, La
For sale by II. w. Cushing, SkowhegaD
and Sullivan Newton, JAekman.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
A Fast Bicycle Rider

Will often receive painful cuts, sprains
or bruises from accidents. Bucklen's
Arnica >alve will kill the pain and heal
the injury. It's the cyclists friend.
ures chatting, chspped hands, sore lips,
burns, ulcers and piles. Cure guaran-
teed, Only 25c. Try it. Sold
At F. II. Wings Drug store.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03

Neglected colds make fat graveyards" Dr.
Woods Norway Pine Syrup helps men and
women to happy. vigorous old age.
Frank, what is heliograph?" asked Mrs
Bloomfield. She had been reading the South
African war news, you will have observed
TITS an instrument to throw light on a distant
situation" replied MIR. Bloomfield
Terrible plaques, those itching, Fostering dis
eases OF the skin. Put an end TO misery. Doan'.
Ointment cures. At any drug store,
The Cornfed Philosopher: when the joke
is on you" said the Cornfed Philosopher, "dC
not let II stay there. Laugh 1t of"
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
Death of Henry C. Decker.

Henry c. Decker, who had been a resi-
dent of Skowhegan about Il years, died,
Friday last, after protracted illness
He had been confined TO the house nearly
all winter and in fact had not been in
good health for some years, but remain
ed in his place of business longer thar
he was able to.
He was native of the towp of Smith
field and resided in that town until he
became register of deeds in 1888. He
held that office four years and upor
leaving 1t embarked in trade here, iE
which he continued until he was obliged
to leave his store and close his business
In early life Mr.. Decker followed
school teaching in the towns Of Smith.
field and Oakland, beginning this i'm
portant work when he was but Is year.
of age in his native town. He followed
this work until he was elected register et
deeds, in all teaching Sc terms. He held
the offices of town clerk and supervisor
of schools of Smithfeld for many years
He was man respected by all who
knew him for his integrity and worth
His age WAS 63 years and one month.
January Is, 1885, he WAS Joined it
marriage to Miss Rens C. Williams. who
survives him. She cared for him tender,
~ during his long Illness. Funeral ser.
vices were held at the house, Sunday
afternoon, conducted by Rev E. 7
Adams, pastor of the Methodist church
The body was placed in the receiving
tomb to be removed, later, TO Smithfeld
his former home.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
yaRNlSH MAKES DEVICES VARNISH

Floor Paint cost sc more quart; makes
it look brighter and wear fully twice as
long as cheaper floor paint. Sold by J.
D. Rawles & Co. 4ml0
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1900-05-03
An AcknowIe dyed
aCt~

That Zinc is the most profitable investment of the day and
that investment made in the stock of the NUTMEG
ZINC MINES COMPANY at 40 cts. will yield profits
capitalization of which shows
dividends capitalization the
companies which capitalized for millions.
consideration We absolutely 1t
is
situated right the heart of
Still another fact This obn The directors and
urtherg
stockholders
Write today for booklet entitled PROFITS IN ZINC
MINNG.' Profitable investments i'm reliable companies
easy find they therefore is for
interests before the stock advances
New Com
al N
Stock for Sale by E F. fAIRBR0THER,
100 Water Street, skowhegan, Me.
Evening star., 1900-05-01
LABOR TROUBLES INQUIRY
CHICAGO GRAND JURY TO BEGIN AN
EXHAUSTIVE INVESTIGATION.
Lenders of the Union Profess to Wei
come an Opportunity to Throw
Light on the Subject.

CHICAGO, May 1.-Beginning tomorrow
the grand jury will begin an exhaustive in
vestigation of the labor troubles now pre-
vaiing in this city. Late last night it was
learned that the subpoenas issued by the
grand jury yesterday were for the follow
ing contractors to appear and testify to-
morrow: VIM. O'Brfen, president Of the
Building Contractors Council: W. F. Bebel,
member of the executive board Building
Contractors Council; Victor F. Falken-
burg. chairman press committee Building
Contractors Council; John Angus. presi-
dent of the Angus & Gindcle Company,
contractors; George A. Gindele, secretary
of the same company, and B. H. LIGHTER,
contractor.
Attorney Thomas D. knight, for the
Building Contractors Council, was in con-
sutation with the grand jury most Of yes
terday afternoon, laying before that body
the evidence collected by the contractors
in a number of cases where non-union men
employed by the contractors had been as
saulted and intimidated by trades union
lists.
Messrs. Angus and Gindele are expected
to tell of their experiences in the con-
struction Of the Northwestern Elevated
road. 1t IS understood they have much
information. most of which has been gath
cred by private detectives and which will
tend toward the Indictment of several la
Dor leaders on charges Of attempts to in
cite riots.
The leading union men are expecting to be
summoned at any time and profess to be
anxious fer an opportunity to tell their side
OF the story. John Long. chairman of the
board of business agents. says that union
labor was ready to answer all questions
concerning the system of picketing and
also was ready to throw some light on other
phases OF the trouble
Evening star., 1900-05-01

The third public debate of the George
town University Law School Debating So
ciety will be held Thursday evening at
O'Clock in the LECTURE, room of the Law
School. building, on E street, The subject
to be discussed pro and comfy the students
Of BLACKSTONE is. Resolved. That Congress
has and was justified in exercising the right
TO establish a system OF tariff duties on ex
ports. and imports between the United
States and Porto Rico" The chairman of
the debate viii be Mr.. Charles Z. Mulhearn.
The affirmative will be upheld by Messrs.
Henry A. Hegarty of the District of Co.
lumbia and James S. McDonogh of Ken
lucky: the negative by Messrs. Thomas d.
Flynn of Louisiana and James A O'Shea of
New York The Judges of the debate will
be Messrs. Alphonso Hart, ]. ]. Darlington
and E. II. Thomas