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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
Circumstantial Evidence.


1t Is a rule, to which good lawyers
usually adhere. never to tell more than
knows. A newspaper tells a funny
story of a lawyer who carried the rule
to the extreme.
One of the agents In a Midland Re
vision Court in England objected TO
a person whose name was on the reg
lister, on the ground that he was dead.
The revising barrister declined to &C.
cept the assurance, however, and de-
manded conclusive testimony on the
point.
The agent Of the other side rose and
gave corroborative evidence as to the
decease Of the gentleman In question.
But, Sir. how do you know the
man's deadT demanded the barris-
ter.
"Wen," was the reply, ~ don't know.
its very difficult to prove"
AS suspected" returned the bar.
rlster. you don't know whether he's
dead or not"
me barrister glanced triumphantly
round the court, but his expression
gradually underwent a change as the
witness coolly continued:
Il was saying. sir, that I don't know
whether he lis dead or not, but | do.
Know this: They buried him about q
ago on suspicion"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

1t takes little to cause divorce in
these days. Almost any excuse will
serve. But 1t has remained for the
Postmaster General OF the United
States to furnish a cause that Is valid
and widespread. His order forbldding
man and wife to hold clerkships in his
department has furnished the divorce
mill much new grist to grind. Many
clerks prefer to give up their marriage
relations rather than their pay. 1t is
always easy to get another husband or
another wife, but II is not always easy
to get another good job. One woman
clerk, drawing S1,400 n year. an.
nounces that she and her husband.
who draws $500, have decided to
part. "He has always spent his sal.
ary," she says, land l have always
spent mine" Neither cares to spend
less. The only alternative is divorce.
and divorce Is cheap aud easy. 1t
would be interesting to know by what
curious reasoning n a and woman,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

divorced, will be any more satisfac-
tory to the Postal Department as
clerks than they are married. If there
is any sense in the theory that mar
riage robs a woman Of the right to be
a w~age-earner, then there is good sense
in the universal tendency toward dl-
vorce, not only in the Postoffice De
partment, but everywhere else. There
are conditions that unfit a married
woman for regular employment out
side the home. But no such condition
lies in marriage itself. Many childless
wives, with little turn for household
duties, may do as excellent service as
women that are unmarried or divorced.
Many wives are justly proud of the
ability to maintain their W resources,
and ever contribute to the household
fund. 1t is a laudable pride and a
worthy ambition. The government is
in small business when it makes a
sweeping discrimination against these,
If the government is to throw its own
pOuutTOuS Weight luIo IHC oSuiC a. III,
it should be on the side of wedlock,
and not against it. OF course, 1t is
easy to say that a marriage which
holds together so loosely is better dis
solved. But the loss Of half the family
income is no small matter, especially
when the whole Of it has barely suf'
feed.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

activity does nothing more than save many of them fn
marrying for a home, it has a redeeming influence. II al
women had much to sacrifice or interrupt by MARRIAGE =
would, in a large measure, protect men from being cbOsm
as a kind Of bargain sale endowment policy.
There is no danger that any career or ambition will
tempt a woman to refuse the home call If she is a normal
woman, and If she is not, society is the gamer and the man
interested fortunate because of her refusal. Where no fn
centive draws toward marriage except those inherent h
nature and the human soul, there will be few insists.
There will never be ideal marriages until women, and
men as well, may feel certain that work is assured for sbr
hours at any time it is desired or all the time, at a genr
Gus wage. Then the question Of home and children will
become the distnterested personal question it should be-
bondage.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
THE GUM.CHEWING HABIT.

BY Rev. Or. George F! Nall. of Chicago
When l see a woman mounting gum
in public feel like shouting: IF those
women must chew let them take to the
Basement" To-day on street cars, In
theaters, at ball games and races, In
the parlor and everywhere 1t is a com
mon sight to see girls and women OF
mature years chewing gum. 1t is a
habit which has scarcely a redeeming
feature, and 1 for one wish to use all
the influence l have in discouraging the
same. 1t distorts the face, induces eI-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

A literary excavator has dug up and
revamped the old charge that most Of
Alexandra Dumas novels were really
written by his staff Of secretaries. If
there Is any foundation for the charge
1t would pay most of our modern nov
elists to try the secretary plan like
wise,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
Len-Eyed People.

Inc man who spends half his time
trying to classify people said he never
saw SO many left-eyed passengers in
car.
what do you mean by left-eyed pas
sengersT asked his companion.
People who use their left eye more
than their right" was the reply. "The
species Is not common. and of course
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
GREAT BUDA-PESTH BRIDGE.

Classod as One of the Handsomest
Vieducts in the World.
Some engineers think the Ketten
suspension bridge at Buda-Pesth is the
finest viaduct in existence. 1t does not
begin to be as big as the Brooklyn
bridge, but In symmetry, in massive
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

Montreal physicians have discovered
that electricity will cure consumption.
This makes the fi~fty-seventh consump-
ton cure that has been discovered dur
ing the past six months. Why will peo-
pie still insist on dying of consump-
ton?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

DR.. Hills says: ~ sometimes think
that the only hope for society is to
get all the authors in a corner and
shoot them for a generation, till we
could assimilate what we already
have" 1t may be recalled that DIR.
Hills has added something to the max
ing of books himself.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

A New York City magistrate says
that women have a legal right to
smoke. The average man would not
object to their smoking so much as to
their habit Of flaring up.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

at all in the face OF the tremendous pressure put upon it to
surrender to financial expediency. Yet it does hold its own
to an extent which makes this cold-blooded SANDER largely
uncalled for. Commercial marriages exist, they are not a
matter Of course. Among the parasite class of women, the
idle, helpless daughters of wealthy or burdened daughters
of wealthy or burdened men, only good fortune can save
a woman from thinking Of marriage as a change Of bankers
which must be prudently considered.
Thank heaven all women are not parasites. The majori-
ty of husbands are poor men on an income so small that
the women who marry them will not be unduly tempted by
dazzling perquisites. The "home' may tempt, but It will
be the sentiment of home and not its upholstery. The op-
portunity to work hard for board and clothes would be
available without selling oneself for the privilege.
The shoe Of existing industry pinches chiefly for the
poor in the uncertainty Of continued employment, and hence
among the more prudent sentiment and marriage sometimes
are denied for conscience sake. Whatever the station in
life, the commercial side Of marriage sooner or late makes
its appearance, no matter how the individual may seek to
free himself or herself from 1t.
The independent working woman is the greatest safe
guard against the mercenary marriage. II woman's modern
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

The Dowager Empress of China and
the boxer seem to have forgotten that
lesson taught by the powers not SO very
long ago.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

vice versa, is at a decided disadvant-
age, and 1t Is the opticians business
to see that he is properly itted."-New
York Times.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

The new process of making silk with
out the services of the worm will not
III the worm to turn.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

Oil has been discovered in Africa.
That continent may now prepare to get
itself connected with us by pipe line.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

Some claim that ~co-education encour-
ages m%atrimony. Why not? Isn't mat
rimony co-education?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
THE HANDICAP OF WEALTH..
BY Chauncey N. Depew, y. s. Senator from New yr

The young nan who is born rich is Sc
riously handicapped for success in life
He hasn't the spur Of necessity, and un.
less he is peculiarly trained and more
than ordinarily organized he has little
ambition. The world Is too easy for him.
Its temptations are about him on every
side with bad habits which make him
worthless, or laziness or idleness which
makes him useless. OF course, there arc
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

When 1t comes to word painting
poets and novelists are not in 1t with
sign writers.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

If men were half as good as their
obituaries the recording angel would
have to look for another job.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

sickening. drug-storelike perfume. While l cannot say
that it is particularly injurious. 1 can most assuredly say
that in public at least gum-chewing is indecent. A bey
Of waxtwisters always suggests to me ~insipidity in CONVEX
sation and rudeness Of manners.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

That Marylander who tossed a light
ed cigarette into a keg of powder had
the makings Of a great chauffeur.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

If 1t wasn't for silly hens the fox
would not have his reputation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
COMMERCIALIzED MARRIAGE.
BY Mia Tuppc- Maynard.

"If a man has got enough ahead to go to a hos
pital when he is sick he is a fool to get married"
said a man who had learned wisdom from expert
ence. Most men would, without being sure of
the hospital, leave themselves even in sickness to
the mercy Of the landlady rather than marry, if
they believed that the woman was taking ac-
count of stock in this business like fashion. 1t
Is a marvellous thing that sentiment holds it's own
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

Steps are being taken to cultivate
American oysters in Europe. Where
will the invasion end?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

Money is king-and at the same time
a very interesting subject
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
IMpOSS,BlLITY OF SOCIALISM.
BY Rev. DR.. Mills. of Plymouth Church, Brooklyn.

Massing individuals into a compact
body will never better our country. If
we want a great State we must have
great individuals. We can never get
a great republic out Of a company of
Migrants, rowdies, people who are
willing that others should work for
them. That is why socialism is one
Of the great evils threatening our ma
ton to-day. Its growing strength is
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13
just One.

others besides Dogberry have been
ambitious to be writ down" In char
acter.
Public Opinion says that a South
African co%nstabulary commander wrote
10 n local troop officer, asking IL there
were any donkeys in camp.
Inc reply came, in the troop officers
handwriting:
Yes, one-R. H. Symes, captain"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1903-02-13

The nickel Jingles as loudly in the
contribution box as the S. gold piecs
and much more frequently.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21
Acme Comedy Co.

A Family Show will be given at the Natatorium Hall next Friday evening by the above named company. The program will comprise some of the best efforts of the performers in our local theatres. Among them will be found Prof. Lorraine's wonderful per forming dogs, Sport and Jo-Jo, the sketch team Bell and Raymond in some of their up to date and humorous work, the French Grotesques, in Pan. tomime; Ollie Oatman, in novelty recital; MT. Geo. La Franze, the Equilibrist; Prof. Ayers, on the flying trapeze, and Miss Lillie Howell, the Soubrette and Dancer. The comedy "A Lottery Ticket" will be presented as curtain raiser to get the people in good humor. Tickets are now on sale at the Douglas City Pharmacy.
 It's the big thing. Don't miss it.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21

Mir. Ali. T. Layne, assisted by Miss Daisy D'Avra and company of local players, presented "A Fools Paradise" at Natatorium Hall last Wednesday evening. Although laboring under difficulties, the performers did their work gracefully and we'll, especially MT. Layne, Miss D'Avra, Miss Donaghey and Mrs. lille who took the part on the day of the performance.
 John G. Held is mentioned as a strong candidate for the position of U. s. District Attorney. MT. Held has one thing in his favor that appeals to all Alaskans at least, and that is that he is a citizen of this country, who has an interest in the enterprises of the country, and is not attracted to AL aska simply by the prospect of a big salary and a chance of graft. Hurrah for Held!
 After au absence of five years, Frank Vestal arrived in Newberg last Friday evening from Douglas, Alaska, for a visit with his parents, MT. and Mrs. James Vestal. And he did not return empty handed, for with him came good looking wife and baby. Frank has been renewing old acquaintances, and they will probably continue their visit for about two months.-Newberg, (Ore) Graphic.
 The exhibition of Alaskan scenes given by Antelope Doc at Ohman's Hall last Friday evening was one of the most instructive and interesting entertainments ever given in Douglas. About one hundred views were dis played, all of which were representative of some feature of Alaskan life. The moving picture of White Horse rapids with a barge in transit, was alone worth the price of admission.
 What wonder is it that Congressman and Senators should have been in- different in the past to the needs of Alaska, when paid officer of the gov ernment will allow one of his own ap- pointees to violate the very provisions of the law under which he holds his position. There is no use for the peo- pie of Douglas Island to ask that the court commissioner for this Island should fulfill the requirements of the code and become resident of the town mentioned in his appointment, for Judge Brown, who seems to be the only power, refuses to take action.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21
Sentence.

As result of the indictments re- turned by the recent grand jury the accused gamblers were arraigned before Judge Brown today, and upon a plea of guilty his honor administered to them lecture that was said to be very touching, bringing tears as big as hens eggs from their eyes. What proved to be infinitely more touching was the fine of s1Oo for proprietors and $50 for dealers.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21

l.. R. Gillette, of Juneau, addressed the Young Mems Christian Association at Treadwell, last Monday evening. The attendance was small.
 An Indian woman living on the beach, died Monday from the effects of a gun shot wound, inflicted by the accidental discharge of rife of large caliber.
 The cases of vags brought before the commissioners court failed to stick. Some of the disreputable characters who have been ordered to leave town, have dug out.
 Rev. Krause has completed his course of lectures on the Life of Christ and will take for the subject of his dis course next Sunday evening: "Who is my Neighbour"
 Feusi, the hardware man on Front street, has some special bargains in Saws, Planes, Braces, Drawing Knives, Squares, Hinges and Locks and Pocket Knives this week.
 The Royal Restaurant was visited at an early hour yesterday morning by big stout fellow, who opened the till with stove poker and helped himself to the contents, about S11.
 Married, Jan. 19, 1903, Rev. Krause of
  ficiating, Victor Jacobson and Miss Christina Anderson, at their home in the 1st ward. The bride arrived from San Francisco on the Cottage City.
 The exalted order of Deacons has de- cided to give it's annual ball on Mon- day evening, February, 23rd. The "Deacons" being patriotic order, will celebrate Washington's Birthday in this way.
 The Douglas Aerie of Eagles have de- cided to hold their big anniversary eel ebration on Feb. 9th, at which time they give play and big dance at Natator- ium Hall. The committees are already at work and big time is certain.
 Postmaster Hubbard has made de- cided improvement in the postoff1ce by installing new lock boxes and changing the location of the general delivery window. A change that is much ap- preciated by the patrons of the office.
 Miss Alice Henson has received life diploma from the State of Washington, which entities her to teach in any school in the State. Miss Henson is a talented young lady whom Douglas can be proud to number among the instruct ors in her public schools.
 DIED, at Treadwell City, Alaska, Mon day, January 19, 1903, Krist samicb, aged % years, native of Krivosije, Bocha di Kattaro, Austria. Funeral services will be held at the Servian church, Douglas City, Wednesday, Jan 21, 1903, at 9 p. m., Rev. Father Yaros, heyich officiating. Interment at Ser. vian Cemetery, Douglas. The deceased has been an employee at Treadwell fol about 11I years. He came to his deatt by falling slab near the 440 level 1T the Treadwell mine.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21
Smoke Berry's Clays.

Smoke Berry's Clays.
 Tonight, the Firemen's Dance.
 Ohman's Hall is on Third street. Tin and Granite Ware at Feusi's.
 Hats free at the TreadweI store. Cyrus Noble whiskey at the Glory Hole.
 Glory Hole for Family Wines, s1.5o a gallon.
 Come and dance with the Fire Boys tonight.
 For Sewing machines, Stoves and Furniture see Feusi.
 BoRN-To MT. and Mrs. Peter Marks, on Thursday, Jan. l5, a boy.
 Stove Repairs-a ton of them-Just arrived at Wortman $ Jensen's.
 BORN, to Mir. and Mrs. J. N. Stoody, on Thursday, Jan. 18th, 1903, girl. MT. PHI. Fox, the Second street mer- chant, is planning trip to the States Furnished rooms to let. See John Feusi, at the hardware store on Front street.
 Hats! Hats! Hatsl A s3.5o hat free with every suit of clothes at the Tread we'll store.
 An interesting session of the Arctic Brotherhood is promised for next Fri day night.
 Dr. H. R. Garner will occupy the Bach cottage at the corner of 3rd and E street.
 MT. J. NJ. stoody has bad hand, the result of a too intimate connection with a cam shaft.
 City Clerk Henson mourns the loss of 9 silver dollars through the medium of a sneak thief who entered the back door.
 Dr. Damourette, formerly of Douglas is now living at Roseburg, Ore. He mas a wife in Denver, Col, and sister ID Douglas, Alaska.
 Mr. F.S. Delabar, of Seattle, arrived on the Cottage City to take charge of the Treadwell Meat Market. Mr. Thompson will join his family in the States.
 The Douglas Social and Athletic Club held an interesting conclave Monday night. The Basket Ball team of this organization is preparing to wallop anything that comes along.
 During rainy weather drop of some thing in the nature of stimulant may prevent your taking a cold or your neighbor's umbrella or any old thing ohman keeps fine line of liquors.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21

This may not be Taku wind, but it is nearly.
 Fred Simpson and family have moved back to Juneau.
 Harry Gilbert went to the Sound on the Cottage City.
 Councilman Oscar Ohman is num- bered among the sick.
 Deacon Willis has cracked rib as a result of basket ball.
 Everett Weesner left on the Cottage City for Newberg, Ore.
 The city council failed to attract a quorum Monday night.
 Family Wines of all kinds at the Glory Hole, s1.50 per gallon.
 Only few of lem left. Round Oak Heaters at Wortman & Jensen's.
 Do you smoke? Berry's Clays are the most popular cigars in the market.
 Boys, youths and men's clothing at lowest prices at the Treadwell store.
 Mir. and Mrs. E. W. Weesner will de- part for the States in couple of weeks. Now is the time to buy suit of clothes and get hat free at the Tread we'll store.
 Commissioner Irwin was confined to his home, in Juneau, last Saturday, by illness. No court.
 Important business will be transact cd at the meeting of the Eagles Sunday afternoon, at ? o'clock, sharp.
 Harry Gilbert held the lucky number that drew the Dressing Case given away by the Douglas City Pharmacy.
 The Glory Hole has just received a shipment of five barrels of the justly celebrated Cyrus Noble Whiskey.
 Attorney z. R. Cheney has been con fined to his room the past week by sick ness. He is gradually improving.
 The Dirigo came in from the South yesterday morning, and unloaded So tons of freight at the Douglas wharf.
 Mir. and Mrs. M. Stral left on the Cottage City, for the States, MT. stral having disposed of his stock of goods,
 Strangers in the city soon learn to call for the Henry Clay and Marguerite Cigars, made by the Douglas Cigar Factory.
 At the Douglas City Pharmacy they have left few toilet and manicure sets, which you can have at your own price.
 Mir. A. Murray went below on the Cot tage City for visit to San Francisco He will probably be gone about a month.
 Did you call and see that nice new furniture at Wortman & Jansen's! Those fine dressers, washstands, chairs center tables, and 2 size iron beds?
 Do you want tinware, granite ware window shades, window glass, any size or a can of ready mixed paint to make your home look pretty, see Wortman & Jensen's.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21
The Douglas Island News,
THE LOCAL FIELD.
Thy sabbaths will be soon

Thy Sabbaths will be soon Our Sabbaths, closed with mummery and oul- foon; Preaching and pranks will share the motley scene, Ours parcen'd out, as thine have ever been' Gods worship and the mountebank between.
 CowPER.-The Progress of Error.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21
Advertised Letters.

Letters remaining unclaimed in the postoff1ce at Douglas, Alaska, on Jan. 10, 1903. Persons wishing any of them should call for advertised Lettersn
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21
I. o. O. F..

Alaska Lodge No. l., l. Q. o. F., in- stalled officers of the ensuing term last Wednesday evening. A delegation of Juneau brothers was over and general good time is reported.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21

and give date of list. Blin, Hugh Boyd, Date Erikson, Autin Joki, Chas. Johnson, Chas. P. Jussila, Erki Mason, Stanley Marchetti, Romedio Nowichi, J. l.. Perkins, William Pozin, Tedor Sadvala, Joel Williams, John Williams, Jhoney Jan. l7th 1903 Bartholomu, Dan Bartholomu, Homer Britt, w. M. Budec, Spiro Burrows, J. M. Erickson, Aritti Halstad, P. Gocanich, Acim Hesley, Peter George, Millie Grimnes, A. K. Giakie, Gina Greinewald, Rob't Hisher, Joe Jenen, J. A. Long, Max Masikonen, John Stebbins, Bert
 Moklebust, Iverson Peter
 Vujadinovich, Ilia
 R. R. HUBBARD, P. M.
Douglas Island news., 1903-01-21
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