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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

That he might watch the completion OF
the work he lived on Brooklyn Heights,
and with the aid of field glasses direct
ed the construction from his sick room.
Mrs. Roebling gained fame at that time
by her direction, under Colonel Roe
bling's supervision, of the work. The
bridge was completed on May q, 1888,
and Mrs. Roebling was the first wom-
an to cross It.
Mrs. Roebling was born in Cold
Springs. N. Y, the daughter Of Gen.
Sylvanus Warren, and married Colonel
Roebling In 1865. She was member of
several wOmen's clubs and patriotic So
cieties and latterly devoted much Of her
time to literary work. She also a cou'
pie Of years ago studied law at the Uni
veosity Of New York as an aid to her
In her business transactions, and it Is
from photograph made at that time
that our illustration Is taken.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
DANIEL D. EMMETT, COMPOSER OF
"DixiE," LIVES IN SOLITUDE,

Daniel Decatur Emmett, known as
the father Of burnt-cork ninstrelsy and
composer Of Way Down South in
Dixie" song that has stirred the pa
triotism Of every Southerner in Amer
lea, is still living in a little hermitage
near Mount Vernon. Ohio. Dan still
possesses the old violin ON which he
first played the well-known melody. Al
the time he was playing in Bryant's
theater in New. York Mr.. Bryant asked
him to write up something lively for a
walk-around. The next day was Sun
day, and, looking out Of the window OF
his room, Mr.. Emmett saw the rain
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

Of sufficient temptation 70
vi Of Cedersom to agree to leave
x In Wales IN the
months De
America it estimated fortune already
eveul least half million more
thrilled OF
triumph another adding year
started by the earlier days
striking
trumpha at
the little girl who the of years. stood on ae III
when her first earnings in this way
vast fortunes
her. it said that the voice OF the
original melody and at this late
about half million dollars within the snort
o a engagement.
roncad
sixty not than ten times any
receive $1,000 She
office of $780,
WILL round numbers
$0 for the entire tour will mount
will another
hafmlOn
performance
possibly thirty
This all told will thiryhve
the rate of $4,000 hour
Italian
English audience place
1881
Travelled umpha
1889 conducted basis with additional
When Auditorium Chicago formally
received S4.O for singing Home Sweet Home"
Patti married the Marquis de French
matrimonial venture unhappy and divorce followed
husband SgnOr Ncoln
Patti married the Baron Cederstrom member
several her Junior The union is said
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

beating down and wished he was back
in the South. Then he remembered the
negroes expression: II wish | were In
Dixie land" That was enough. He
says In twenty minutes afterward the
words and music were complete.
Before this Uncle Dam had earned
the title as father Of negro minstrelsy
by Initiating the genuine Africans in
manners, color and singing. His per.
formances became known all through
the country.
The old minstrel is now 81 years OF
age. His parents were virginians. A,
present the old man is under the care
OF the Actors Relief Association, and
will pass his remaining days in comfort
although he has seen hard times in hi.
career.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

states. says II writer in Leslie's Week
ly. Architects, sculptors and contrac-
tors have been given orders to spare no
expense, and the cost Is placed any
where from $l,0O0,0O0 TO S2.0OO,OOO.
FuIrhaven is quaint and quiet town
located on All arm of Buzzard's bay.
and like the neighborlng city of New
BEDFORD. was once whaling port OF
respectable dimensions. Curiously
enough. through the medium of the
very discovery that destroyed the old.
time industry OF the place. Mr.. Rogers
has been enabled TO lavish gifts upon
II with prodigal hand. until Fairhaven
has completely forgotten the days OF
whale oil, and sings only the praises OF
Standard Oh. The church now In proc
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

ess Of construction is gift to the Uni.
tartan parish and is to form beautiful
memorial to Mr.. Rogers mother.
Mr. Rogers gifts to Fairhaven began
some eighteen years ago with the pres
entation Of a well-equipped brick
schoolhOuse to the town. Next came the
Milicent Library, a memorial to dead
daughter. The building Is tittingly de-
scribed as an architectural gem. 1t con-
tains $1,000 volumes and has accom-.
modations for $4,000.
Another gift to the place Is the Town
Hail. French Gothic structure. with
n tower 100 feet high. 1t contains ey.
erything. from postotiice to police
station, to meet municipal needs. The
town fathers transact their business in
luxurious offices with big fire places
of marble.
These are not all of Mr.. Rogers gift,
to Fairhaven. Within year or two q
business block Of granite and brick
containing Il Masonic hall. was bull
and presented to the local lodge of Ere,
Masons. For its public water supply
its sewerage system and Its fine streets
Fairhaven is also indebted to Mr.
Rogers.
MIR. Rogers was born in 1910, and af
ter graduating from the FairhaveI
High School became clerk In his faith
er's store. Later he tried railroading
and in 1861 became connected with tn,
oil industry In Pennsylvania. When tn,
Standard OIL trust was formed he be
came the chairman OF Its manufactur
Ing committee. In short time he wa,
made a trustee, and for a number o
years has been well known and prom
inent factor in the affairs of the Stand
ard OIL trust
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
WAS A NOTED WOMAN.
The Late Mrs. Roebling Helped to
Build the Brooklyn Bridge.

Mrs. Washington A. Roebling, who
died at Trenton, N. j., recently, gained
her first and greatest prominence
through the part she took in directing
the details of the construction of the
Brooklyn bridge, across the East River,
New York, after her husband, Colonel
Roebling, had been incapacitated by
caisson fever. Colonel Roebling as
sisted his father, John A. Roebling, In
preparing the plans for the bridge, and
on the death of the latter, who was
killed in 1869 while making the first
survey for the bridge, Colonel Roebling
took charge.
Colonel Roebling was stricken with
caisson fever while experimenting the
sinking of the foundation for the
bridge, and in 1872 became an invalid
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
An Explanation.

What kept you so late?" asked the
physicians wife.
Coming down on the elevated road
my Professional services were very
much in demand" replied the belated
M. D. MAN in first car was overcome
by the heat and by the time l got
him Strengthened out another man was
discovered in the rear car almost froz
en- to DEATH"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
OIL KINGS BENEFACTiONS.
Henry II. Rogers Showering Gifts Up
on His Native Town.

Az the culninatlon of long system
OF benefactiOns In his native town, Hen
ry IL. Rogers. the Standard OIL multi
millionaire. is erecting In Fairhaven,
Mass. a memorial church which, when
completed, will he the most magniti-
cent edifce of its size in the United
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
IdolatOrs.

We are surrounded with idolators-
men and women who have gods many
and lords many. Their affections are
centered on things of the earth, per-
ishable and unsatisfying. Mans duty
is the worship Of the one true God.-
Rev. George Adams.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
His Style,

Jeweler-Diamond shirt studs? Yes.
sir; here's a set, neat little stones, for
$125.
Customer-Huh! Out home in Chi
cago l can get"
Jeweler-Ah! yes, pardon me. Here
you are. Just look at these big flash
es-three karats each! Sell you the
set for $3.50.-Philadelph Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
NU.iU.bAC sists i % to Gun 4 TooaSSo &C. Il HABIT Sass
Practical Admonitlon,

Old DR.. Grimshaw Ito medical stu.
dent)-And now, remember that to a
physician humanity is divided into two
classes.
Student-And what are they, doctor?
Old DR.. Grimshaw-The poor whom
he cures and the rich whom he doctors.
-Tit-Bits.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
Must Have Been.

First Chappie-I wonder now, Chol-
lie. how the donkey ever came to be
used as the-er-emblem of stupidity?
Second Chappie with yawn)-
Don't know, I'm sure, deah boy; must
have been before our day.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

Theatre story: A man called at the
box ONCE, and asked for two seats.
Cant give you seats said the man
behind the window; we've got stand
Ing room only" well. then" said
the other man. pulling out his purse.
give me two standing rooms as close
together as possible"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

Progressing: Uncle John-"why. my
girl, you've grown like cucumber
vine! What progress are you making
toward matrimony?" Clara-"well
uncle I'm on the tifth Pitt. Bita
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
A Reminder.

Dearborn-What have you got that
string tied about your finger for?
Wabash-Oh, I've been getting mar
ried, and my wife doesn't want me to
forget it.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

SAooo oho otAShS thShinS tuG WGd *
places in your constitution. During the
cold winter months we are compelled
to live indoors and breathe the impure
air OF badly ventilated rooms and Of
fees. We over-work and over-eat, and
get too little outdoor exercise, and our
systems become clogged with impuri-
ties and the blood hot-bed of germs
and humors of every kind, and warm
weather is sure to bring a reaction,
and the poisonous matter in the blood
and system will break out in boils and
pustules or scaly eruptions and red,
disfguring bumps and pimples. Make
agood beginning this season by taking
course OF S. S. S. in time; it will not
only purify your blood and destroy the
germs and poisons, but promote healthy
action of the Liver and Kidneys and
give you a good appetite at a time
when you need it most.
S. S. S. improves the digestion and
tones up the Stomach, and you are not
continually haunted by the fear of
indigestion every time you eat, or
troubled with dizziness, nervousness
and sleeplessness. There is no reason
to dread the coming of warm weather 4
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
Information Wanted.

Brown-What do you know about
Blank?
Green-Why, he's as honest as the
day Is long.
Brownies; but what's his record
at night?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
Didn't Understand.

Mrs. Swaggerton-My daughter
hasn't come out yet, you know.
Mrs. homeleigh-Indeed! What was
she sent to prison for?-Ally Sloper.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
His Reason for Suicide.

A New York man wrote as his rea-
son for attempting suicide that he had
consulted 25 doctors, but none was
able to cure him of asthma.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
HORRIBLY AFFLICTED WITH BoILs.

I had O horrible
attack OF b otls
that broke out all
over my body ond
from whic h I
could get no pos.
sible relief until
I b o an taking
your medicine,
and from my OK.
porie noe I can
safely say 8. 8. B.
- AHA AA.A hvaNh
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

Mothers will fino mrs. wlnsiow's Sooth.
ing Syrup the best remedy to use tor their
children during the teething period.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
A Good Beginning

the blood good beginning the warm season.
resist disease and b
pmpes backheds
that make ones life vertable and misery.
Now the time to begin the work of cleansing
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
II Certainly Would.

She-What happy world this would
be if
He-if what?
Shelf men, could only believe all
they say.-Cincinnati Enquirer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

It's cold day for the plumber when
the mercury refuses to take the thirty.
second degree.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
Met the Usual Fate.

II hear that he married an actress.
"All men do."-Detroit Free Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

The sailor Is always glad to see n
lighthouse, but It's different with the
actor.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15
THE BEST TONIC. AND APPETIZER.

While living in sherman, Tex, 7 be-
blood. I ran down IN appetite and
energy; was scarcely able to get
about and had to stop of and rest
occasionally. I took B. 8. 8: and be-
gan TO Improve at once, and after
well.
think 8. q. 8. tho best medicine I
eral tonic. j. q. SCOTT,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-05-15

aad he OF warm weather have your system
ana the blood IN normal healthy
% b n invites disease germs microbes and poons every and
on long tram OF spring and ailments
and produce weakness asstud debtang
Acne Poison Oak and Ivy, other irritating
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
Fighting and Dying.

From the Chicago Chroni Gle: In
the course of one of his numerous
speeches aboard ship at the naval
maneuvers off Oyster Bay, President
Roosevelt said:
! do not praise you for icing
brave: that is expected. The coward
is to be condemned rather than the
brave man to be praised. I expect
everyone to show a perfect willing
ness to die rather than to see the
slightest stain put upon the Ameri-
can flag, but in addition you must
know how to fight as we'll as know
how to die: then you will be what
i believe you are, the most efficient
fighting force in the world.
This has the flavor of flag
presentation speech to a regiment or
a ship about to depart for the wars,
whereas it is known that the last
thing the sailor men who now enter
the navy think of is fighting or dying.
If the president Of the United
States could see warsh,p, q can
non ora soldier occasionally without
shaking his fists in the face of the
worldit might be a sign of i'll health,
but itwould be a refreshing change.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
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Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
shadow superstitions,


Our provers. Devil catch the hind.
most is based on one of the curious
shadow legends. According to the IA
Bile, the devil had regular school at
Toledo. Spain. Commencement was
inaugurated by the graduating class
running through long subterrancan
hall. The devil hid at place known
only to himself, and If he caught the
hindmost' he ever after claimed him or
her as his special property. Sometimes
he only caught the shadow, and the
persons thus deprived Of their second
SELF were supposed to make the best
astrologers and magicians.
Nearly all East Indian tribes MS well
as the Malayans and several African
Ssects believe that II man walks
Rlong the south bank of a river casting
his shadow across the water a croco-
sdile will seize 1t and thus draw the
owner to certain death.
Several writer's, Fiske among the
rest, say TINT the Zuius have a suparsti-
tion similar to that Of the old Baby
lonians-viz, that dead body has no
shadow. The ModOcs and the Kla-
maths of Oregon formerly refused to
have their pictures taken for fear that
the process would take away their
shadows. In the Aryan folk tale the
"witchdalo," or internal sabbath"
was celebrated only by witches shad-
0yva. 4 Ia
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
Preserving Alaskan Forests.
IPhiladelphia Record.l

Profting by the disastrous e1-
perience which has ractically
stripped the older settled states Of
their original magnificent forests,
the interior department has set
aside 6,O00 square miles Of land in
Alaska as a timber reserve. Lumber
is an article Of such scarcity in
Alaska that there has been i'm
provident cutting Of trees in the
timber belts for mining and build
ing purposes. By establishing a
system to enable the lumbermen to
use matured trees without destroy
ing immature growths the forests
may be SO conserved as to yisld a
continuing supply.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
wAy Her D.aeins Dr.xsea.

An athletic young man, with a fine.
strong physique, danced with aayoung
woman Of some 200 pounds in village
not far west of Railway, N. ]. He no.
hced that the dancing was uphill work
and when 1t was over sank into chair
in the incipient stages of exhaustion.
The young woman looked thoughtfully
across the shining surface Of the floor
and threw glance Of Investigation at
the corner where the punch bowl stood.
.Doesn't 1t strike you that the floor is
very sticky tonightY she inquired.
The young man gallantly denied
thinking so.
ut seems 50 to me-" the young wo-
man observed. Then she looked down
at her foot protruding from silken
founce, and exclaimed:
"Why, I've got my rubbers onr'-
New York Post.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26

There is no sea to which the name
green sea Is applied in topography, but
the term is used as descriptive of parts
OF the ocean with appropriate sgnifi-
cance.
Where the gulf stream is detected
from Newfoundland toward the Azores
Is the Sargasso sea. the surface of
which Is mass Of floating seaweed.
Its popular name among sailors is the
Green sea nowadays, and in earlier
times II was noticed with astonishment
by Columbus and his sailors, while Its
weed clad waters were called by others
the seaweed meadows.
A part Of the Persian gulf is also
known by this name on. account Of a
remarkable strip of wildly green wa
ter which Is seen along the Arabian
coast.
Many other large tracts Of the ocean
assume this distinctive tint, which may
be due either to the presence OF multi
tudes o. microscopic plants or .liying
atoms or 70 tho depth or density OF
saltness Of the water itseh.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
Bin Nye and the Cow.

When / was young and used to
roam around over the country and
gather watermelons in the light of
the moon, ] used to think could
milk anybody's COW, but I don't
think so now. / do not milk the COW
unless the sign is right, andit hasn't
been right for good many years. The
last COW / tried to milk was COM
mon COW born in obscurity, kind of
self-made COW. l remember her
brow was low, but she wore her tail
high and she was naughty, oh, SO
naughty, made o commonplace
remark to her. One that is used in
the very best society, one that need
not give offense. l said: "Son-and
she "Soed." ThenI told her to Hist,
and she "Histed.' But thought she
overdid it. She put too much ex-
preston in it. just then ] heard
something crash through the win
dow Of the barn and fall with thud
outside. The neighbors came to see
? -
what it was that caused the noise.
They found that l had done it in.
getting through the window. | asked
the neighbors if the barn was still
standing. They said it was Then I
asked them if the COW was injured
much. They said that she seemed
liquite robust. Then I requested
them to go in and calm the COW 4
little, and see if they could get my
plug hat off her horns. am buying
all our milk from milkman. I
select a gentle milkman, who will
not kick and feel as though can
trust him. Then, if he feels as though
he can trust me, its all right -Bill
Nye.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26

Somnambulism? What is lit Did you
ever walk In your sleepf II SO, you
know just about as much about this
strange use Of the faculties and senses
of the mind and the body as does the
average physician. Somnambulism has
been a mystery and matter of discus
sion to the medical profession since the
days OF the ancients. They knew as
well as we all now know that there Is
such a thing as somnambuhsm or walk
ing In the sleep. They attempted to ex-
plain It Just as modern medical science
has been endeavoring to explain 1t ever
since. But as 1t was then 30 It is now.
There are 80 many explanations that
even the physician y puzzled to decide
which to accept.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
women and Money.

II you would have your women folk
economical. let them handle money
and learn to respect Its value. There
may be women who have not sufficient
womanliness to honor the confidence
this trust implies. but they are excep-
tons. II such be your daughters, 1t is
your business to teach them otherwise.
II they be your wives. It Is your own
fault for having married them. When
father gives his son an allowance, he
should do the same for his daughter.
not as matter Of material favor, for
the daughters bills might double the
sons allowance, but as a matter Of
discipline. Of financial experience and
education. Collier's.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26


GrotesQue masks are worn in many
parts Of AFRICA during dances and ren-
gious ceremonies. The reason is be.
cause aymbolc significance Is at
tached to them and they are especially
supposed to possess the power Of pre-
serving those who wear them from the
influence OF evil Spirits.
Ths masks are generally made Of
wood. and some are carved with rare
skill When chief or the head Of q
family dies. he leaves his mask to his
successor. and the latter Is bound to
wear 1t. In every village there is an
artist who repairs masks and occasion
ally makes a few new ones. and 1t is
said that no one does a more thriving
business than he.
Ethnologists have been trying to find
out the exact time when these masks
first came into use, but all they have
learned as yet is that they have been
popular in Africa for many centuries.
Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1903-08-26
ra,kinx the ca,ss.

Concerning the expression "Take the
cake" !" the following from Bartlett and
Coyne's Scenery and Antiquities Of
Ireland" describing dance In front
OF shebeen, is an interesting illustra-
don: "a churn dish stuck into the
earth supported on its fat end q cake.
which was to become the prize Of the
best dancer. The contention was car
ried on for o long time with extraordi-
nary spirit At length the competitors
yielded their claims to a young man,
the son Of q rich farmer in the neigh
borhood, who taking the cake, placed
It CALAMITY In the lap Of pretty girl
to whom be was about to be married"