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The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
Misery Loves Company.

The poor, benighted heather has no oilis
to fret his life;
He never has to purchase gowns or Dom
nets for his wife:
He never has to fuss and fume and strugs"
constantly
To have cash for the packages that COME
In c. o. D.
Contribute literally for the sulien heather.
them.
And let us put him in the plight Of all the
other men.
Where he. no longer ignorant. unthinhinE
and despised.
May know just what 1t means to be COM
pletely civilized.
Chicago Tribune
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
BEGAN LIFE AS A LABoRER.
Republican Candidate for Governor OF
Indiana Fine Type OF Self
Made Man.
Lafaye.te und.l Special.

J. Franklin Hanly, who was nom !
mated by the republicans for gov
ernor of Indiana. presents living ex-
ample Of a poor boy who has risen
by virtue OF his own efforts. Five
years before being elected to congress
he was a ditcher and common farm
hand, working for 10 cents a day. He
was born in log cabin in Champaign
county. Illinois, April 4, 1868. His IA
Their was an invalid and his mother
blind. At IL years of age he was the
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
| THE CARNEGIE DIALECT.
When he Resorts to the "Brogus"
Andrew Can Get the Best OF
Them Balled Up.

Though Andrew Carnegie's English %
singularly elegant and pure, ne has at
his command weird Scotch dialect, says
the Minneapolis Tribune.
Mr. Carnegie is a student OF Scotch
words and idioms. He likes to point out
the oddities and freaks Of his native
tongue: Recently, at a dinner party IN
New York, he said to a young woman:
$50 you think you can understand Scots,
Ell? We'll, then, what do We mean IN
Scotland when we say person Is just
hsh?" -.
Il don't know. What do we mean"
the young woman asked
I'VE mean he is a BIT Of a weed harum-
scarum," said Mr.. Carnegie
"A weed har,In-scarum! What u
that"
1T il the sane as wowf."
"But what il wowf?
"Nowf is nook or sal. That Is to say,
bit by the east. Havers, lassie, haze ye
40 Scots at all:"
Then Mr.. Carnegie laughed and ex,
planned that a weed harum-scarum. and
fi.ish, and wowf. and nook, and sal, and
BY the east all s;sniEed one thing. crazy.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
MR5n I !! {
iR zJs22A.x Il IL - <A6Ezna W. -
politica hi the sanctum.

STRAIGHTFORWARD shall We call thu
political meeting that was held IN the
town last night-a gathering" or
demonstration"
Editor (who has been away)-Was II
ON our side?
Sub Editor-No: our opponents.
Editor-Well, then. call it fiasco. o.
course. Surely you know that much
Tit-Bits.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
- BLOOD
POI E1Il1

bono Pains, tic hin II, S~olls.
n you have aches and pains in bones. - ~
Joints, Itching ScabSy Skin. Blood feels hot. g..
Giants, Risings and Bumps Oh the Skin. r.
Patches in Mouth. Sore Throat. Pimples, G
Co,ored Spots all run down. Ulcers on any pzrf -
boty. Hairor Eyebrows falling out, take
Rofan1c Blood Balm, Rusr,aI
TO cure the worst. most 6eep-seatet cases. Heals -
stops aches and pains. reduces s~eIlnzs. nakes -
rich blood completely changing the body -
Old Rheumatism. cat1rrh. Eczema. scsck<
are caused by Poison in the Blood. B.B.nS]
Hawking and Splitting. Itching and Scratching. -
Rheumatism, Catarrh: heals all Seabs. Scales. ~
tons. Wafery BlisIefs. by giving pure. healthy ~
Blood Balm Cures Cancers Of all klsle
Suppurating Swellings. Eating Sores. Turorx .,|
Ulcers. II you have persistent Pimple. SSenS
Singing Pains. take Blood Balm and they win r.
pear before they develop into Cancer.
Pleasant and safe to take. thoroughly tessetf.ji
wears. Composed OF Pure Botanic lnsreS@S
Strengthens weak kidneys and stomachs, cpfes p
pepsia. Al Druggists. 81 Per Large Bottle. c.
directions. Sample free by writing Booi BAN r.
Atlanta, Ga. Describe your trouble. and s,eciI r.
medical advice viii be sent In sealed letter.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02

~. There Il little danger o. their being
struck by shot or shell. ~ balloon can
be 80 constructed that its speed viii
make 1t almost impossible for the most
expert sharpshooter or gunner to strike
the airship."
Santos-Dumont also believes that the
aidship might be usefully employed in
locating submarines and signaling their
presence to battleships.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
Not Breakable.

Clarence Willyboy-I have come to
consult you in regard to breaking my
uncle's will.
Bill Conkey (lawyer)-How much
did he leave?
Clarence Willyboy-Five thousand
dollars
Bill Conkey-Break q fve-thousand-
dollar viii? wy, say. young Teller!
i've thousand dollars wouldn't last
long enough to make dent in it,
Judge.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02

II always supposed Mrs. Dazxler's dia-
monds were real until the other night :"
What convinced you that they were
not."
why. asked her where she bought
her cut glass, and she really got an
CRY. There's where she wasn't Clever.
If she had taken II as . joke would
have never known tho difference. -
Detroit Free Press-
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OIL
Ave. n, Minneapolis, MIMI, Jan. 9. 1900.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
Ho- to Clean Laces.

To clean debate laces, take large glass
lar: cover with old cotton and spread the
lace carefully on it. Set the bottle in warm
Ivory soap suds and leave for an hour.
III stains are difficult to remove, place IN
the sun and they will disappear. Rinse by
dipping the bottle in clear wster.
ELEANOR r. PARKER.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
I've Views.

mo matter how plot and scheme and
plan.
~ trades going to the dogs-a sad de-
cline
That's funny" said the merry sausage
man.
why. as for trade. the doss ali 80 y
mime
Judge
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02

A man feels much safer with . wife and
Eve children than with . wife and none.
IN. Y. fre5s.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
He continuing the narrative)-It took
me but moment to collect my scattered
wits
She-I shouldn't imagine it would take
you long.--N Y. Daily News.


IT isn't the thing you do
That brings success to you
It's the way you advertise r.:
Though your work Is the best on earth,
You must whoop for all you're worth
To induce the world to prize IL.
Chicago Record-Heraid.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02

Some men talk and talk, and never seen
TO get relief.-N. Y. Times.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02
rarodisd Tor Rrsssnt Uss.

Truth crushed to earth viii rise again.
And cut another cherry tree:
But error on the baseball field
Gets Jumped on most unmercif'ly.
m y. Herald.
The southern sentinel. (Winnfield, La.) 1883-1910, 1904-06-02

She latter little tilt)-I1l promise
hubby, to be real nice to you after thii
more I certainly cant do.
He-Yes. you can keep the promise
--Fliegende Blaetter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22
For Fair Exhibits.

At a meeting of the Lewis and Clark
Fair Commission at Portland, June 80,
the following resolution was adopted:
Whereas, 1t is the duty of this Com
mission to collect a full and complete
exhibit of the manufactures, arts, in
dustries and products of the state for
the Lewis and Clark Centennial Expo.
%sition; and 10 encourage a greater in
terest among the people of the differ
ent counties, recognizing that the pro-
gressive citizens of each community
will be better equipped for a judicious
selection of meritorious exhibits than
any agent whom the Commission
might send OUT, and
Whereas, 1t is the intention of this
Commission to make the Oregon ex.
hibit a collective one, set up under the
name OF the county furnishing same,
and crediting to each individual con-
tributor the exhibit furnished by him,
and
Whereas, To further insure that each
county be represented by an exhibit of
its resources, be it
Resolved, That this Commission
hereby declares its intention to pur.
chase each county exhibit upon the fol-
lowing conditions:
l. That such exhibit cover each and
every resource and product within the
county.
2. That each parcel be packed in
such manner as prescribed by the Com
mission, and delivered to the nearest
railway depot, addressed to the secre-
tary OF this Commission.
3. That the committees having
charge of the gathering of such exhib.
its use every means to obtain contribu-
tons from their citizens and to keep
the cost of their exhibits at as low a
figure as possible.
4. That this Commission will pay,
on receipt Of the entire county exhibit,
fifty per cen its actual cost to the
county, such payment to be made upon
being vouched for by the county court
AS 10 the actual cash expenditure, but
in no instance will this Commission
pay a greater sum than $500 for any
single county exhibit. This Commits
sion will require an itemized statement
OF expenditures, showing exact cost of
labor and product, With an inventory OF
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

each item of exhibit, numbered on
vouchers and inventory to correspond,
so that each item of cost may be iden-
titled. Be it further
Resolved, That we advise the citizens
OF each county to organize Lewis and
Clubs for the purpose of gathering
their exhibits, and that all exhibits
made at the State Fair at Salem may be
entered and added to for exhibit at
Portland under the above conditions.
Resolved, further, that the secretary
of this Commission be instructed to
send out at once to each county judge
in the state a copy of this resolution.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22
Our Standard Bearers.
For President
ROOSEVELT
FoR VIcE-PREsIDENT
CHARLES W. FAIRBANKS

William Jennings Bryan saws the
nomination OF Parker was a victory for
Wall Street, but he will vote for him.
just the same. There was some reason
70 believe the action OF the St. Louis
convention would cause Mr.. Bryan to
support the Prohibition candidate. but
1t appears he is able to swallow any,
thing that bears the Democratic brand
even Grover Cleveland.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

Major Langitt, in his annual report
to the Government board of engineers.
recommends an appropriation Of ST.
695,OOO for further improvement of the
Columbia. Some day that old river
and its big, troublesome mouth will be
properly fixed. Then, possibly, Va.
quina bay may receive some attention.
Wait for it.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22
Port Arthur still stands.
Interesting Statistics.

The political complexion of the county
officers elected in the last general cleo
ton is full Of interesting food for study.
The following table will show how these
offices are divided:
County Judges Republicans, l6;
democrats, l6, union, l..
County Clerks - Republicans, 90;
democrats, 10.
neutrality-suspicious., IS; democrats,
10.
County Observation-Disclosures, 26;
democrats, Z.
County School Superintendents-Re-
p%ublicans, %; democrats, 6; rep..dem.,
/; ind.-rep., l.
County Observation-Disclosures, %
democrats, IL.
Surveyors Republicans, 90; demo-
Gratis, s; independent, 2.
County Commissioners Republicans
y; democrats, 6.
Coroners-Republicans, 81; democrat
4; republican-democrat, l; democrat
prohibition, /.
County Recorders Republican, 8;
democrat, l.
neutrality-suspicious., 237 democrats
e5; OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES, 2; independ-
eut.republican, /; prohibition, l; indie
pendent, 9; democrat prohibition, /.
To those interested in politics it will
be noticed that the minority fares very
well when it comes to the selection OF
county officers. While every county
In Oregon is republican in state and
national officers, of the 339 county off.
GERS The democrats have elected on
their straight ticket, 50: the prohibi-
tionists, /; and one has been elected as
sn independent republican, while two
have been elected as Independents, two
IS republican democrats, and to cap
the climax, and sit Oh the corpse of the
republican candidate for coroner in
Morrow county, the democratic. prohi.
ton nominee for coroner, A. K. Higgs
vas chosen coroner. But this is the
county where Leslie Matlock, the hero
Of the Heppner food, was defeated for
sheriff, where G. W. Phelps, the author
OF the Phelps law that caused the spe.
cisl session, received an immense ma
jority for district attorney, where dem.
ocratic E. &. Noble defeated republican
NJ. Lichtenthal for re election TO his
fourth term as treasurer. and the latter
suicided on account Of the defeat, and
where Prot. d. V. S. Reid was nomi.
Eated first by the republicans and then
by the democrats for surveyor, and
James ]. MCGEE came out independent
and defeated him by 2S5 plurality. and
where the republican candidate for
school superintendent and local option
tied on GIT votes each.-Salem States
NAL.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

The blessed east has recently been in
the snug embrace Of another hot wave
resulting in numerous deaths and pros
trations. The hot wave really extended
from coast to coast, it being rumored
that even a few Webfooters sweat a
little
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

A pet bear got a jag on while attend
ing the grand lodge of Elks at Cincin-
natl, o., Tuesday and tore nearly all
the clothes off u woman. The bear was
the mascot of a visiting body of Eiks
and certainly showed his raisin'.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

The LEADER has a bit OF Information
a tip, so to speak-to any Of its readers
who expect to attend the st Louis E1-
position. Call early and avoid the rush.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

England is talking sassy" to Russia,
but Russia is too busy to do anything
but apologize.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22
Real Estate Transfers.

July BINARY F Cable to Eugenia L
Atkinson, part of lot Z in Saratoga
block, in Nye & Thompson's addition to
Newport. 500.
July 1~5-Charles f Montgomery and
Jennie Montgomery to Edwin G Mont.
gomery, ne1a section 30. township II
south, range 10 west; also lots l, .. 3
and 10, II and 12, in block 10, Graham's
9th addition to Toledo, and lots l and 2,
in block 81, in Graham's 9Th addition
to Toledo. $l1OD.
July Is Edwin G Montgomery to
William Scarth, ne19 section 80, town.
ship IL south, range 10 west; also lots
l., ,, 3 and 10, IL, ~, in block 10, in
Graham's 9th addition to Toledo, and
lots l and ., in block 81, in Grnham's
9th addition to Toledo. 5000.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22
Drs. F. E. and NJ. c. Adams Coming.

Drs. F. Z. and NJ. {. Adams Coming.
Editor LEADER:
In reply to inquiries regarding our
return to Toledo during the summer,
you will please o through your
paper that we will be in Toledo during
the summer. Not able to give date as
yet, but we will be there thoroughly
prepared for all lines of dental work,
and should any work done in the past
need repairs it will be done free of
charge. DRs. F. E. AND NJ. c. ADAMS.
PENDLEToN, Or, March %, 1904.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

MIR. Farmer, did you ever use nice
printed stationery in your correspond
ence? It's a good habit. You a get
it at THE LEADER Office -cheap.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-22

For Sale-A good registered Short
horn bull. Apply to Robert Tassell,
Elk City, Oregon.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

throughout by electricity. The read
ing room alone contains e5 electric
lights, while the auditorium has rs
lights, including four clusters Of ls
lights each; the stage has s5 electric
foot lights and 60 border lights. The
building is heated by steam.
The good effects of this institution
alreaey are being felt in Buxton. 1t
attracts and secures men that the
church does not, and the silent influ-
ence Of good surroundings and uplift.
ing environments is gradually and un-
consciously making men better men,
leading them to the church and plac-
iug them In z position to make some.
thirg OF themselves-t9l climb hard
and write their homes high.
The entire cost of the building was
S20, 900. 90. which was furnished by Mr..
B G. Buxton, Mr.. w. A. Wells, Mrs.
Henderson and the Chicago & North.
Westerk R'y. Co. Such noble men and
women es these are the ones who re.
ceive Gods favor aud reward, aud our
prayer is that others will come forward
and follow their worthy example.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
CLINTON BRIEFS.

Miss Missouri Doxier was the hostess
at party given at her home on Harrison
street Tuesday evening, Aug 9th IN honor
of her cousins, Miss Gilla and James Rob-
inson. the former having just arrived
home from an extended visit with rela-
tives in Atlanta and other southern cities,
the latter having arrived recently from
Chicago for visit with parents and
friends.
Mrs. John Sayles, Miss Minnie Sayles,
Mis-. lmma Heron visited with friends in
the tri.cities last week, While away they
we've in attendance at the celebration in
Muscatine. They report pleasant time
in all the cities.
Mr.. James Robinson returned to his
home Friday in Chicago after pleasant
visit OF two weeks with his parents, Mr..
and Mrs. James Robinson in Lyons.
Miss Dorsey OF Denmark, 8. c. spoke in
the interests of the industrial school for
colored youths to fair sized audience at
Bethel A. M. +. church Sunday night.
Mrs. Duke Gordon OF Peoria is the
guest OF VIM. Brown and daughter on
Elm street she thinks Of making Clinton
her future home.
A recent communication to the Supt. OF
the A. N. E. $. ). from the district Supt.
announces that she will visit Clinton
about August 70.
A few days and the pastors will have
left for annual oonferensa Pastors and
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

colored clerks. w. H. London, the
oldest and holding perhaps the most
responsible position, Prof. A. R..
Jackson, who is. the leader of the
Buxton Famous Band OF 36 pieces.
He is also one of the promoters and
managers of the Buxton Gazette, the
only other colored journal published
in Iowa, except the Iowa State By
stander. Mr.. E. A. Landon Is good
clerk. He also works fire insurance.
Mr.. w. F. Washington and brother
are both making good clerks. They
are accommodating, Mr.. Ollie Cur
tbs Is the newest man in the store
but Is proving himself to be valuable
and popular, well liked by all he Is
a Des Moines man. and last, but not
least, is Miss Warren, the only col
ored girl clerk. She is well liked and
doing nicely. ~. 80
The main meat market is owned by
Hobe A. Armstrong, the wealthiest
colored man in town. His son,
Charles, conducts the shop. The two
Jeffries brothers have recently op'
ened a first-class restaurant, and
these courteous and obliging broth
ers are making money and friends.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

future home. Mrs. Buckley formerly
lived here and her many friends will be
glad TO have her among them again.
Miss Ida M. Godfrey who has been
teaching for soma time In the schools at
Kansas City is in the city for few weeks
visit with her aunt, Mrs. X. II. Hackley.
Rev. A. =. Clark went to Reokuk last
week to see Rev. j. w. Malone whor j.
condition, We are glad to hear, is = I,uch
improved.
Mr.. R. e. Henderson spent suudsy iu
Ottumwh.
Mrs: N'llie Carter ia quite s,-.
malar;a fever. tx Will
Mrs. Judy Fairfax.
are Visiting g4as.' Aud son Of Keokul
4ha seeiaI' Asin the city.
Baptist - given by the ladies OF tn
wyj' shurcb on Tuesday night va
attended and was quite success.
Rev. Bowling was In Keosauqua.
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19

The hme room is equipped with all
the m%rn innocent games, including
check9. dominoes, crokinole, etc.
In thiiepartment is located the game
OF sh1e board, this game is very
popula'nd was purchased at cost Of
Sl00.GO4 Buxton always boasted Of
her cheer players and now that a
place hsbeen provided, some match
games IL surrounding towns can be
5e.a askipg.
The gynasium is complete with 100
dumb bel one dozen savage bar bells
one vaulty horse, one pair parallel
bar with \tress attached, one hori.
zontal an vaulting bar, one jump
board, onEass hopper batteau board,
one pair - standards, two punching
bags, onei swinging rings, wrest-
ling matsh medicine balls, basket
ball and lils and all the appliance
that accoHhny first class gym.
Regular <Ayss are conducted, giving
exercise on the apparatus mention
ed above.
Adjoinlngle gymnasium are two
bathing apakents; one is fitted out
with three aler baths, made of shin
ing nickle;,rA slate framed urninals,
four porcel,edhnd baths, and three
self fushlnEa}sets. In the other
apartment ,easeven more shower
baths and tht Arcelain tub baths. In
the locker rNla re located 200 lockers
12xl2x42 TO e,.jse of members. On
the west and Nh side of the building
are educatiorsSooms where classes
will be coodo along practical lines
this winter. "a second floor is an
auditorium s'adg 700 people, in the
latest opera se loVhe stage is 3Ox2O
feet and holds n S60O 90 worth of
hand painted Dressing rooms
lead out onto sd ge from either
side. Here wi hModuced lectures
and entertalft MI or the enlight-
ment and am4" + the people of
Buxton. Y. day -,. Decs
The third fe Nse you w2dge
rooms and is lsAfRN ie'o'uent
The entire bun IN d
Iowa state bystander. [volume] (Des Moines, Iowa) 1894-1916, 1904-08-19
Y. NJ. c., 4. BUDDING.

"The new Y. M. c. A. of Buxton,
Iowa is pillar Of strength in the little
city in which it is located. 1t is gen.
Grating spirit OF unity among the
diffenent interests which concern our
people in Buxton, and is silently solv-
ing a problem-which is Of great COO
cern to our people the country over
viz: What to do with the bulk of our
young men. When we save our men,
we save the race and Buxton has set an
example worthy of emulation in larger
cities. The building is continually
crowded with young men and this but
shows what our boys will do when the
opportunity is theirs"
The building is situated in the very
heart Of the city and as in Rome, all
roads lead to the Forum, A lot sa0x.
100 feet surrounds three story build.
ing 1l6x5O. An athletic ground, where
base ball, basket ball. lawn tennis,
running, jumping and other out of
door athletics can be enjoyed, lies on
the east side Of the buildidg.
In starting trip through the build
ing, you first pass under huge electric
arc light, which lights the town for
squares around. The hardwood maple
floors and brussel rugs make one
a l,or 70 el
We first pass the Secretary's office,
that is, you pass it if you hold MEM
bership card, otherwise you are oblig-
ed to get special permission, because
hers stands seminal that knows not
faces-only membership cards.
You first enter the reading room,
with its heavy oak tables laden with
all magazines of the day; you see the
numerous racks holding all the i'm.
por:ant newspapers of the country
all the race publications-and weekly
periodicals, such as the Saturday Even
ing Post, Success, Ladies Home Jour-
nal, Bystander, Scientific American,
Judge, Puck, etc, etc. Adjoining this
room is the parlor. Here we find 9
$500 Pianola, solid mohoeany, the
sweet strains cf which abide continu
ally in the atmosphere of the place.
We also find an oak spanish leather
Davenport in this room, rugs and easy
chairs, and all the comforts found in a
rich mans mansion become those of
the coal miner ut a cost Of $1e 90 per
year. In the last two rooms we find a
dozen large heavy leather rocking
Ifhairs, and it is a common oecurance
DO see men fall to sleep while reading
RT listening to the music while seated
" these chairs.