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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09

assaults Of many sieges and it has
been several times rebuilt. William
Rufus once stormed 1t. In Henry LIS
reign the filching of 1t from the church,
1t having passed to the see of Canter-
bury, was one of Beckets accusations
against the King. Among Its royal
prisoners have been Robert, Earl of
Gloucester, and Isabel, Queen of Rob.
ert Bruce. In the thirteenth century
Simon Montfort and the barons attack.
ed the cattle. Strategically 1t Is now
worthless. but It stands as n memorial
Of the times when primitive arma.
ments prevailed and Its value was un.
doubted.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09

himself in a glass, the wonderful mis-
fit the government had furnished him
made him laugh outright, and 1t all
came easier for him after that.
Among those who had enlisted from
the city was Tom Owens, a man of
about Sans age and size; and being
assigned to Sans company, he was
placed next to him in the ranks, and
so the two quickly became friends.
This, too, was fortunate for Sam. for
Tom was his opposite in nearly every
respect; well versed in the ways of
the world his mental powers sharp
ened by contact with other men, and
ready to turn everything into joke,
he was just the one to keep Sam from
thinking about himself.
Their regiment was one of those sent
to the Philippines to enable Dewey to
hold what he had taken, and, during
the tlresome voyage across to the ISL
ands, Sam was necessarily thrown
largely upon himself for mental occu-
patton, and so Major Billiards. part
ing reproach came back to his mind
to sting him again and again, He was
the most miserable man aboard the
transport when their destination was
Mt last reached, and even the healthful
exercise and excitement Of fighting and
chasing insurrectos, which began i'm
medlately, failed to drive from his
mind the cloud of morbid gloom that
had settled down over it. Hours and
hours he spent, silently torturlng his
brain with regret for having enlisted
and then came unconsciously to think
ing out loud.
"Oh. If I'd only listened tub Majah
Bullard," he groaned, Il wouldn't ha'
done It,"
Tom Owens, lying wrapped In his
blankets on the ground at his side,
raised his head. wouldn't ha' done
what" he asked.
Sans face flushed hot. "Oh, 1 was
inst thinkin," he stammered.
But thinkin' what?' Tom persisted
"who's Major Bullard, anyway And
whs. is it you wouldn't ha' done II
you'd ha' listened to himT
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09
One Virtue Lacking.

"We have had our troubles over the
servant girl problem, the same as the
rest Of the world" said the Pitts
burger, land whenever a new one
comes to us we hope for week or
two that we have found the lost jewel.
A month ago, when we made a
change, the new girl took hold so well
that there was not one single fault to
be found, My swife was naturally
more enthusiastic than l was, and at
the end Of II fortnight she wanted me
to admit that the prize had been dis
covered at last She said that the
girl was tidy respectful, truthful and
industrious, and the only thing
could think of in reply was to hone
that she wouldn't turn out to be a
thief.
e That is shame and a SANDER,
exclaimed my wife. I'll test her to.
morrow, and I'll wager any money
she'll come out pure gold
"She tested by leaving four diamond
rings on the dresser while she wen,
shopping, and when | came home al
night my wife was in tears. The girl
had taken the rings and sloped. | re.
marked that the test could have been
made just as well with one ring, OF
even n dollar bill, but up to the pres.
ent time the words have not given her
any comfort and we have had no
trace Of the girl"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09
The Reconstruction Of Sam

wont evan be fought again. Why?
cause the s nothin' tub fight about.
"e7aH in tn South don't want th,
hlggahs slaves again, do we? Nav.
wouldn't be bothered with 'em. An,
IN Nawth S not pesterin' us any. so
we don't want tub go out O. th' Union.
All DON'T you worry about wearin' tn
UNIFORM O. tn man t killed Uncle Jim:
{ was done in faiah fight. an aftah
uncle Jim d left his mahk ON more
-one Yank, I'll bet. AM don't YOU
pay attention tub what these OF fogies
say; hnne OF men an all that, but thew
stopped tn. clock when Lee Dsurren-
dahed.% TR' Soaniahds need a aiickin'
IN worst kind, an I'm glad Fall ovah t.
Uncle Sans big enough tub give 1t
tub 'em." - - ~
Little Sam had always looked up, or
rather down, to his cousin with great
deal of respect, and, thus encouraged.
he was one Of the first to enlist when
thetcall for colunteers5 came and Jour
neyeu 70 the nearest city for the pur;
pose. >'''' "1| 't'''5' ;
Immediately afterward he. was per
mitted 10 go home to arrange his. az
fairs, and while there happened ITO
meet Major Bullard. The veteran re
garded him in stern, disappearing ST.
lence few moments, and finally said,
harshly: 80 you've gone an enlisted,
have you?-gone back on yo, father an,
his people? Well, sub, all rvs, got .tuh
say is, l hope you'll live tub have; tn
son o tn man t. Killed yo'''father make
you black hs boots. 1 dot 'sdhS BY
Ned, l d.: And with a savage -four
ish Of his cane, he contemptuously
turned his back and walked away.s:s g..
This set Eittle sam to troubling
again. Then came the. ofrput-
ting. on. has. uniform, buta was made
fartless trying blythe news that Fitz.
hugh Lee, a. general Of THE Confeaef.
acy, and nephew of the well belovef'
! Robert E., had set him the example
bs,:ifccepting commission ,as general
in. the army of the United, States. And
when he finally got it On and surveyed
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09
Old French Adage Affirmed.

A young American lawyer once ap.
peared in the High Court of England
to argue case In which he was also
the defendant. Addressing the court,
he referred to the old French adage
declaring that he who argues his own
case has fool for client After the
case had been heard he left for his
home in distant city, having asked
a friend to notify him by wire when
the decision was given. This was the
pithy despatch he received
"Old French adage afiirmedv'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09
Trying Not to Grieve Papa.

"There, George, you not only broke
mammals pretty dish but you told her
a story about it. which Is much more
naughty. Papa will be so grieved
when l tell him."
"Will he feel awful bad cause did
II, mammaT
"Yes."
"I'm 80 sorry. know what I'll do
mamma. I'll tell him you did it,
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09
A RELIC OF CESAR.
Rochester Castle, England, Originally
'-' Built by Him,

Rochester Castle, one Of the oldest OF
English strongholds, lies in the coun.
try, between London and the sea where
English history has its beginning. 1t
owes its origin to Julius Caesar, who
built, It during the Roman invasion.
Since then its walls have endured the
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09

Drowning.-Do not forget that per-
sons who have been under water half
an hour have recovered. Keep work
ing at them. Roll the body on bar
rel, breath into the mouth, battle with
ammonia or alcohol, work his arms
and legs. Keep at work for an hour
at least and you will probably save his
life.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09

The Drum of the Ear.-The drum is
the ear is as thin as paper, and this is
stretched like curtain between the
air outside and that within, and thus,
having nothing to support it, and being
extremely delicate, slap with the
hand toh the side of the face, made
with the force which sudden and vio-
lent anger gives it, has in multitudes
Of cases ruptured this delicate mem
brane, resulting in the atfiiction Of
deafness for. life. AS the right hand Is
almost always used, it is the left eur
which is stricken this aids in account
ing for the fact that the left ear Is
more frequently affected with deafness
than the right,
Many Of the ailments for which ply.
sicians prescribe bismuth and varie-
ty of other ''aids to digestion" would
be entirely relieved by exercise as
much as possible in the open air. Even
frail person, one who has fairly
reached the age of decrepitude. should
be encouraged to use the wheel chair,
receive massage and be taken out of
the bed everyday for while. The
day should be varied as much as pos
sible, and the body exercised so that
it will be possible for it to rest natur-
ally during the long periods of rest
which the disease, whether acute or
chronic, necessitates. There are GER
tain diseases which are called fatigue
diseases-tremor, writer's cramp and
local spasm. These are all caused by
the excessive use of special muscles,
and no one so afflicted should fail to
stop for certain time each day as
long a time as can be spared, and let
the part have the repose which it de-
mands. This suggestion is specially
meant for teachers and operators on
the typewriter, and clerks-men and
women-who spend long days at the
desk working over figures.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09

Somehow pony impresses us as un.
favorably as dwarf man in side
show.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09

The world soon forgets a man who
wins his laurels and then quits
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-10-09

himself in a glass, the wonderful mis-
fit the government had furnished him
made him laugh outright, and 1t all
20 mo 90 ciar for him after that
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
Railroads File Answer.

washington. April 2S.-The Wabash
and Texas and Pacific railroads filed
VITA the interstate commerce commits.
sion answers to orders of the com.
mission regarding the recent advances
IN freight rates The roads admit
making certain advances. but aver
mat they are just and reasonable
Inc wabash answer admits that these
advances have operated to some ex.
tent to increase the total rate on such
trafhc from points west of the Missouri
river TO Chicago and Mississippi river
points, but says that the increase IA
only slight and is necessary and prop.
er considering the cost of transporta.
uon and general conditions.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
SPARKS FROM THE WIRES.

Governor DeForest Richards OF
Wyoming, who has been seriously i'll,
is reported to be improving rapidly.
Twenty-Five Jews were killed and
275 were wounded, many Of them IA
tally, during anti-Semitic riots at
k1shineff, capital of Bessarabia.
j. H. Lohmer, aged eighty-six, a
prominent capitalist, was found dead
on the ground in the rear of his home
at Cincinnati, where he had evidently
fallen from the second story window.
His estate Is estimated at $4,000, 900.
Alex and Thomas Stevens, aged six
teen and fourteen years respectively,
were arrested at Kansas City at the
1nstigation Of the Humane society,
charged with horsewhipping their
aged mother, and with cursing and
striking her with their fists because
she had corrected them.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
Forest Fires In MjchIoap

Alpena, Mich, April 29.-Reports
from the surrounding country state
that forest fires are burning fiercely
and that If rain does not fall soon the
damage will be great. Many small
towns along the line of the northern
extension of the Detroit and Mackr,
nav railroad are in immediate danger.
The atmosphere in the vicinity of AL
pena is almost unbearable. A call
was sent to Alpena from Onaway for
q fire engine to assist in fighting the
flames. Dispatches from Traverse
City say the fire is threatening the
summer cottages in that city. Word
also comes from Cheboygan that fires
are raging in that county. Both sides
g OF Mullet lake are encompassed and
great damage is being done to farm
property.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
BRITISH KILL 200 soMALi,.
Square Keeps Blacks at Safe Distance
While Whites Retire.

N''hNo ENAlNs
Bohotle, Somalland, East Africa.
April 27.-Major Cough, in command
OF mobile column, engaged the en-.
emy near Danop. He lost thirteen
men killed, including two officers.
and four officers were wounded. The
enemy had 200 men killed
London, April GA long official
dispatch has been received here from
Bohotle to the effect that Major
Coughs flying column, numbering
about 200 men, attacked n large force
of tho enemy near Danop. The column
formed In a square and resisted with
SUCCESS fe~ several hours receiving re.
Inducements from Danop. Anmunl,
tlon becoming scarce, the British
ioT~s retired slowly on Danop, bring.
Ing all their wounded with them. They
were continually attacked en- route.
In addition to thirteen men killed.
including two officers, there were
tWenty'elght men and four oflccra
wounded Major Cough praises high.
Ly the conduct of his force under try.
Ing conditions and while fighting at
close quarters lie recommends sew
eral men for gallant behavior. He is
now retiring on Bohotle and Is ex.
pected to arrive there April %, Sup.
ples have been sent to meet him.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
RUSSIA MAKES ANSWER
Manchurian Demands Not
Aimed at Other Powers.
ALL NATIONS TREATED ALIKE,
Says Nothing is Directed Against the
Interests Of Other countries--com,
mereisl Privileges In the interior
Are to BE Common Property.

st. Petersburg. April 2S-The Rus.
sian foreign office has explained or
denied the eight demands made on
Manchuria. Regarding the whole ne.
gotiations. which have been dragging
on since January, the foreign office
says. There Is nothing directed in
any manner against the interests OF
the other powers or their commerce.
others enjoy the same rights OF com
merce in the interior as we, or the
towns not opened to trade the railway
will carry Russian and foreign goods
alike through the country but we or
they cannot sell them in unopened
towns, Ii the towns are opened, all
will be benefited alike It Is Ia the
railways interests to demand the wild.
est possible developments OF trade /"
Washington. April 2S-Considera.
Bile interest was shown here in a dis.
patch from st. Petersburg, giving
categorical answer by the Russian for.
eign office 10 inquiries regarding the
eight demands which are said 10 have
been made on China in connection
with Manchuria. 1t was regarded as
OF great Importance and II borne out
by subsequent information through
diplomatic channels will give general
satisfaction, and meet In a general
way the desires of our government.
In relation to the first two demands
the United States was interested par.
ucularly and it was these demands
that caused 1t to address notes of in.
quiry and protest to st. Petersburg
and Peking. They involved severe
restrictions to American trade. and
the United States was prompt to pro-
test The assurance of the Russian
foreign office would seem to set at
rest any serious menace in that re.
spect. The replies of the Russians
regarding the other demands also
caused a feeling of relief here.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
PREFERS DEATH TO MEXICO LAW
Or. HarIe Tries to XIII Himself In Ell
Paso Jail,

El Paso. Tex, April 27.-Dr. Harle,
one of the alleged conspirators, who
testified here that he had assisted
Richardson and Mason in numbering
numerous policy holders of the New
York Life Insurance company for the
purpose Of collecting their insurance
and secured 100000, attempted to COM
NIT suicide in the jail here by inject
Ing morphine into one of his veins.
He will recover. Harle is wild with
fear that he will be executed should
he be sent back to Mexico. He has
become almost maniac since he was
ordered sent to Chihuahua for trial.
Richardson and Mason, who were
the leaders in the scheme, are still
In jail pending advices from the Mex.
lean government. 1t is now asserted
that Richardson, Mason and Harle
have altogether killed at least twenty
men In the last ten years.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
Paris Preparing to Receive klno.

Paris, April 27.-Elaborate arrange
ments are being carried out rapidly
Tor the welcoming hero of King Ed.
ward. They are on a scale of truly
royal splendor. The fetes will follow
those held at the time of the visit to
Paris OF the czar OF Russia and will
include a number Of events affording
opportunities for brilliant spectacular
effects. When King Edward arrives
next Friday afternoon. Preside\. Lou.
bet, the members of the ministry and
the staff of the British embassy will
proceed to the Bois de Boulogne sta.
tlon to meet him. The meeting be.
tween the president and the king will
occur under a silken canopy. After
the greetings, King Edward and Presi.
dent Loubet will enter state car.
riage and drive to the British embassy
throughout the route soldiers will be
massed on either side of the thorough
fares.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
MILLION IS LOST IN FIRE
Salt Plant and Three Ships
Burn in Chicago.
FIFTY FREIGHT CARS DESTROYED

Sixteen Acres Of Buildings Wiped Out
by Flames-Forest Fires Raging In
Miehisan--Many Small Towns In
Immediate Danger.
Chicago, April 29.-The plant of the
international Salt company, located
at South Chicago, and three boats ly.
Ing In the Calumet river were DESTROYED
by fire. The loss is estimated at ST..
100000; that of the International Salt
company being placed at $S00,000
The buildings of the salt companys
plant covered nearly sixteen acres
along the Calumet river. In these
buildings was stored tons of salt and
the greater part of this is-sad to have
been ruined by fire and water. In.
'cluded in the company's losses are the
docks, extending 1,400 feet along the
Calumet river. The fire threatened to
spread to number Of grain elevators.
but after hard fight the fire was got.
ten under control. A large number
OF cars were burned.
The fire was discovered by a watch
man, who noticed a small flame creep
Ing over the edge of the roof of one
OF the sheds at the plant. He turned
In an alarm, but before the first en-
gines arrived the first of the big sheds
was roaring furnace. The first
'hlarm was followed by several addi-
alonal calls for engines. Streams or
water from every side were poured on
the sheds, but as the buildings were
constructed of pine and the roofs
OF tarred paper the inflammable mate.
rial made an easy prey to the flames.
The wind blew the flames against the
three grain boats tied up in the Calu-
met river, at Peavey elevator docks.
and soon the vessels were on fire from
the decks to the tops of their masts.
A fre boat that was pouring water on
the salt sheds was summoned to save
the boats, but before it could reach
them they sank. On the tracks within
the company's plant were about $50
freight cars, loaded with salt ready
for shipment. When the fire began
TO spread switch engines were hurried
into the yards and the cars were
moved as rapidly as possible. So
quickly did the fire spread that the
engine crews had to quit their work.
and many Of the cars were destroyed.
To the east OF the plant, near the river
were about fifty cars belonging to the
Michigan Southern railroad, all loaded
with salt. The flames attacked these
and all were DESTROYED.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
TROOPS JOIN THT REVOLUTION.
Many Homeless at Santo Domingo
Through Burning Of San Carlos.

San Domingo, April Pit was
learned here that the government
forces at Barahona, San Pedro, Ma
horis and Seib have Joined the revolu-
tionists in the northen part of the ISL
and and the overthrow of President
Vasquez is complete. A provisional
government has been formed, with A..
Wos Gil as president.
1t Is rumored here that President
Vasquez and his followers are in the
northern part of the island.
In San Domingo City the misery Is
very great, some 300 families having
been rendered homeless through the
burning of the suburb of San Carlos.
The wounded men in the hospitals
here are suffering from the lack OF
proper food and medical attendance.
The departure of the United States
cruiser Atlanta is much regretted, be-
cause of the assistance her hospital
star rendered the wounded. The city
is growing more quiet and business Is
reyiving.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
ST. LOUIS IN GALA Attire.
Dedication Week Inaugurated by Ar.
rival Of Monitor Arkansas.

WYNN dtSu ny AT
rival OF Monitor Arkansas.
st. Louis, April 27.--St. Louis is be-
ginning to assume gala attire for the
festivities incident to the dedication
OF the Louisiana Purchase exposition.
The ceremonies will be attended by
men OF national and international
reputation and visiting spectators,
whose numbers are conservatively es.
timated at 100000 Adding to these
100000 st. Louisans, who are expected
to be present, 1t is estimated that ded-
ication day will find 100000 persons
within the Worlds fair gates.
The real beginning of dedication
week was inaugurated when the Unit
ed States monitor Arkansas, which
has been plowing against the Missis.
sippi current for many days on her
way north from the gulf, arrived in
st. Louis harbor at the foot OF Olive
street. Thousands OF people gathered
along the levee and along Eads bridge
TO welcome the ship of war.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
Miners Return to Work.

Wilkesbarre, Pa, April 27.-Work
was resumed today at No. 9 colliery of
the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal com.
pany at Sugar Notch and at the Balti-
more No. colliery of the Delaware
and Hudson Coal company of this city.
Both mines have been idle for few
days on account Of strike. The ofl.
cials and the miners came together
and adjusted their differences in an
amicable manner.
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
FINDS EVIDENCE OF CRUELTY.
War Department Makes Public Report
Submitted by General Miles.

| OupHllttCu ny Scnerdl MlIeS.
Washington, April 2S,-The extended
report OF Lieutenant General Nelson
A. Miles, concerning his observations
In the Philippines. was made public
by the war department. 1t Is dated
Feb. 10, 1903. and covers all features
OF his trip through the islands. to.
gether vita his recommendation
the more important OF which are:
The general condition of the troops
In the archipelago was creditable to
themselves and to the country The
officers and soldiers made good ap.
pearance, The effect of the climate Is
a most serious detrlment to the ser.
vice. The men go there in perfect
health and in the prime Of manhood
but as body are seriously affected in
the course OF two or three years ser.
vice. Very few escape. The majority
are debiltated. There are scarcely
any amusements or recreations for the
soldiers and life under such circum.
stances becomes very monotonous.
During my visits to the garrisons. 1t
SO happened that did not see a single
soldier under the influence of liquor"
General Miles then refers to miscon.
duct of officers and soldiers in the
Philippines. At Lipa q party of citi.
zens, headed by the acting presidents,
met him and stated that they desired
to make complaint of harsh treatment
OF the people Of that community, say.
ing they had been concentrated in
towns and had suffered great indignl.
ties. that fifteen Of their people had
been tortured by what is known as
the water torture, and that one man
named Vincente Luna, while suffering
from the effects of the torture and un
conscious, was dragged from his house
which had been set on fire, and was
burned to death"
General Miles says that many other
cases Of similar character were
brought to his notice in different parts
Of the archipelago.
Continuing his report General Miles
directs attention to the acts of concen.
tration by General Bell, and claims
that they were in direct violation of
law. He says that the law was also
violated in handling and buying large
quantities Of rice, which was sold at a
profit
The Norfolk weekly news-journal., 1903-05-01
Three PASSENGERS Injured.

Indianapolis, April ga westbound
Z car on the West Washington street
line collided with a switch engine on
the Indiana, Decatur and Western
crossing at Decatur street. Three
passengers were injured and a dozen
more were badly shaken up. The
three injured are DR.. P. j. Waters, as
sistant physician at the general hos
pital for the insane; Mrs Sarah Tech
ner and Mrs. Joseph Cole.