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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

In spite of the long term of study
n great expense incident upon a
medical education in Germany, the
number of doctors is increasing so rap
idly that the profession is becoming
alarmed. The German Association of
physicians Is cooperating with the for
eign office to find remunerative places
In other countries for German doctors.
IN other words, a foreign market is
sought for the excessive medical prod
uct of the home industry. There are
29,OOO doctors in Germany, or about
one to every 1900 people. In larger
cities statistics show one doctor for
every 800 inhabitants. This, together
with the fact that in Berlin so per
cent of the medical practitioners have
a taxable income below STA, inspires
the government with grave alarm. In
c~ldentally 1t may be remarked that
the estimate for the total expense of
securing a medical education and get
n fairly established in practice is
between $4,000 and $1,000. If there is
any cause for alarm over the plethora
or doctors in Germany, what shall be
said OF this country? Here there Is a
doctor for every $50 people approx
mately. With better sanitation and a
greater knowledge Of hygiene among
all classes, with an effectual check
upon the ravages of infectious diseases
due to the great strides taken by med
ical science in recent years, why is it
that the medical schools turn out so
per cent more students in 1901 than in
1922 There would seem to be but
one answer, and that is not compli-
mentary to the American people. There
must be a greater fondness for being
doctored, due either to physical de-
generacy or a morbid growth of i'm
aginary complaints. 1t Is doubtful If
the first supposition will hold in view
or the uniformly fattering returns of
the health statistics. There would,
consequently, appear to be good foun-
dation for the latter hypothesis. As a
modifying argument, 1t may be said
with some truth that doctors are, to
an extent, a luxury, the demand for
which grows with civilization and
greater wealth per capita. At the
same time too many luxuries tend to
enervate the race. There is little doubt
the profession is overcrowded, and the
example set by Germany may be a
valuable suggestion to America. Let
this country start an export trade in
doctors and get rid Of the surplus
stock.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

Mrs. Butler" The old woman conf
mented on 1t when he left.
"Of course she said, 1--WE will be
Mrs. Butler and Clarissa. l seriously
object to being old Mrs. Butler"
NO, indeed" laughed Reuben's
wife. 81 am too proud of my new
name to resign 1t, Mrs. Butler, Senior.
If you please. and Mrs. Butler, Junior;
but Mrs. Butler 1 intend to be-"
So 1t went on. If the mother-in-
law wanted the cleaning done with
sand instead Of sapolio, Clarissa had
some gay little excuse, but she did it
her way. To suggestions that she
should employ her spare time piecing
quilts, Clarissa reminded her OF the
dozens already in the house, and said
she preferred to read and know what
was going on In the world, that her
husband might not be ashamed of her.
Mrs. Butler, the elder, by and by
threw off her elaborate politeness, and
used the old tactics that had been so
effective with her husband and son,
but she found an antagonist worthy
of her steel. Clarissa would not uuar
rel, neither would she yield. 1t was
not pleasant to be always on the de
f%ensive, and sometimes not spoken 70
for a week at a time, or to have her
little dinners and parties spoiled by
a well-timed illness of the old lady.
The second time she tried that WAS.
when the Whist Club met there, and
Clarissa wanted to have everything
particularly nice; and, much to the
old lady's establishment, a nurse
walked into her darkened bedroom.
why, what are you here for. Mrs.
ToddT she asked, sitting up in her
surprise.
Your daughter sent me to take care
of you; she couldn't leave her party,
and she said she'd be worried"
You go out of that door, Jane
Todd. When l want a nurse IN send
for n I'm going to get up"
'Clarissa's done her a sight of
good" thought Mrs. Todd. "She's got.
ting to be a different woman. and Ron
ben's actually growing fat. Clariss,
is very kind to her, but she saws she's
going to keep her own i%ndiyidualitv
whatever that is. l rather guess the
trainings been turned around. and ITO
the old lady herself that's trained"-
Waverley Magazine.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29
NO DUSTY ROADS IN FRANCE
Tar Coating Has Proved Successful In
Abating a Crying Evil,

How to obtain dustless highways
has long been a problem to which
municipal supervisors in all parts of
the world have been devoting a great
deal Of attention. An official report
Of the department of bridges and roads
III France shows the continuance of
the good results obtained in rendering
roads free from dust by coating the
surface with tar.
The engineer for the Seine and
Marine departments reports that after
an unsuccessful trial of a mixture of
oil and petroleum a coating of tar was
III the summer of 1902 laid down on
seven different lengths of road. After
carefully observing these during a
period Of twelve months, he finds that
dust and mud have wholly disappear
ed and the cost of maintenance of the
roads has been considerably reduced.
Further comparing the previous out
lay on the roads with that of those
with tarred surface, he says:
at appears that the tarring method
requires no greater outlay and at the
same time very considerably improves
the condition of the roadway. In La
Cher two lengths Of the Chausee Ma
tionals were coated with tar In June
and August of 1902. Both these ex-
perlments have been entirely success.
full, the road now being covered with
an elastic skin, while the sound of
foot passengers tread is muffled and
horses and draught oxen require only
one-half the effort they put forth be.
fore. The noise and vibration caused
by vehicular traffic Is much reduced
and neither dust nor mud is formed on
the tarred surface.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

pect TO be told that when a child he
was playing in the forest where he
found a bird with a broken wing, and
tended it until it could fly away?
Would you expect that when a child
this murderer washed the blood from
a dogs crushed foot and nursed the
little fellow back to health? Would
you expect that one who could drive a
knife through a mans heart spent his
early days caring for his dumb pets
and doctoring their bruises? The child
that is tender and thoughtful and hui
name does not coolly commit murder
when he grows to be a man. The child
that mends a broken wing does not
grow to torture prisoners and mutilate
their living bodies What the unhappy
prince did when he was a boy was to
burn cats alive, tear the toe nails from
dogs, cut off their tails and infiict other
exquisite t%ortures. Small wonder that
he grew to be a murderer. 1t was but
the natural outcome of those sports of
his childhood in which he took delight.
Look to the little boy that finds pleas
ure in abusing dumb animals! Watch
the child that watches pain and suffer-
ing with eager eyes. Those children
are learning to be murderers. Break
up the habit of cruelty before it is too
late.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29
siderauon

The Pacific slope has flowers of its
own, but Eastern people there some
times long for even the weeds of their
old home. A Pennsylvania bred wom-
an, visiting in New England in the
spring, said she wished that she had
some goldenrod at her home in Wash
ingtop. Amid all the luxurlance of
that Western State, where they raise
roses by the bushel and cherries by
the ton, she missed the yellow plume
of the wayside weed of the other side
of the Rocky Mountains. So when the
frost was out Of the ground her host
dug up a clump Of g%oldenrod roots and
sent them to her, and now they are
sprouting near the shore Of Puget
Sound, the first plant of the kind in
that part of the world. 1t was in lust
this way that many Of the common
garden flowers were introduced into
America-the seeds were sent by
friends in the Old World.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

Boys who, when they are speaking
their pieces" suddenly discover that
they have forgotten what they were
going to say, may comfort themselves
with the knowledge that they are in
distinguished company. So experienced
a debater as Winston Churchill was
lately obliged to sit down in the midst
OF a speech in the House Of Commons
because his memory failed him. The
10y may be sure that hi S audience
will treat him as the House treated
Mr.. Churchill-with sympathy and con-
sideration.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29
BLUE-EYED GRASS.

Blue-eyed grass in the meadow
And yarrow-blOOms on the hill,
Cattails that rustic and whisper,
And winds that are never still;
Blue-eyed grass in the meadow,
A linnet's nest lea by,
Blackbirds caroling clearly
Somewhere between earth and skyt
Blue-eyed grass in the meadow,
And the laden bees low hum,
Milkweeds all by the roadside,
To tell us summer is come.
st. Nicholas.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

the girl that she needn't be too sure
of him, and so she made him take
Matilda Springer to the party. Why.
Clarissa was a queen compared to
Fannie West; she was so pretty and
dainty, and her folks come from the
East, while the Vests were nothing
but trash.
No doubt the silly girl was bound
to do all she could to get her Reu-
ben; he was the handsomest boy In
town.
Who would have thought Clarissa
would have been so ~resentful, but It
must be made up, and that right
quickly.
Reuben arose after his nights re-
bellion, expecting to find a few cold
scraps for breakfast, and his mother
complaining and cross; but instead
there was fresh coffee, beefsteak, and
eggs, and hot waffies. Dinner, too,
was perfect, and his mother the soul
Of good nature.
Reuben" she said, twill you step
round to Mrs. Browns with me after
you come home this evening? OF
course, l mean if 1t won't inconvpn-
fence you. It's dark, and rough walk
ing, and I'll be glad of your arm"
why, Of course, mother"
She made other occasions. Mrs.
Brown wanted some slips; would Re,-
ben take them around as he went TO
the post office?
Perhaps Clarissa, too, had heard of
Fannie West; anyway, she was friend
ly, and before they knew it they were
lovers again, with the wedding day
set
II shall have them live right here
with me-" the old lady thought, COM
placently, ''and L shall train Clarissa
in my ways. Everything must be done
as l do it; then l can be sure of Reu-
ben's comfort. OF course l shall he
mistress"
II know what 1t will be living
there" Clarissa was thinking, "but l
love Reuben, and l am willing"
The night they came home from the
wedding journey Mrs. Butler had a
beautifully prepared supper.
at is time old people like me had
a rest" she said. 81 shall give every
thing into your charge"
"Then I'll begin by presiding over
the teapot" replied Clarissa, gayly,
sitting down as she spoke before the
tray.
"Of course" said Mrs. Butler, rather
blankly, and she moved stiffly toward
the seat she had designed for Clarissa.
II know your preference, Reuben,
dear" went on the young wife, her
pretty hand toying with the sugar
spoon; mother, do you take one lump
or twoT'
II always sweeten my OWL tea," re-
sponded the elder lady, frigidly.
ooh, certainly answered Clarissa,
sweetly, passing the sugar bowl.
Was this Clarissa Brown, this self
possessed woman, already assuming
her place?
That evening a friend Of Reuben's
dropped in, and addressed Clarissa as
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29
Easily DISPOSED or

The man who called here th,s
morning said the secretary, said
that you promised him something"
well" answered Senator Sorghum.
find out what is was and then as.
sumo the responsibility of promising
it over again."-Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

The Princess of Wales Is one of the
most expert typewriters in England.
She can rattle off 100 words a minute.
If anything ever happens to make the
British people quit supporting their
royal family the Princess needn't wor-
nv,
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

During the progress of a breach of
promise suit at Wichita, Kan, it was
brought out that the defendant sent to
the plaintiff ten million-million-million
kisses, and all that 1t cost him for their
shipment was a 2-cent postage stamp.
Still we have to pay about the same
old rates ON coal and furniture.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

In the sweet sisterhood Of states
Utah eXcels in plural marriages, South
Dakota in plural divorces, New Jersey
in plural corporations, and New York
in plural politics.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

Is it possible that in giving a bril-
liant description of how he escaped
and what he did when the Petropav-
lovsk went down Grand Duke Cyril
hopes to butt into the Carnegie hero
fund?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29
Chance to MOraIiza

Il heard a Teller say dat he wasn't
happy unless he was workin'," said
Flooding Pete.
WELL" responded Meandering Mike.
dat shows what a terrible ting it is
to git into habits. "-Washinpton
Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

The lady who is suing a gentleman
for breach Of promise because he did
not make good on the ten millionaire
lion-million kisses he promised her
ought to have suspected that he was
overestimating his capacity.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

In Korea widows are not permitted
to remarry. HOmely widows needn't
feel that they ought to offer excuses
over there.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

The winnings Of the bank of Monte
Carlo are said to average $50 a min
ute. This may account for the fact
that there are so many poor fools in
the world.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

In fighting desperately in a snow
storm the British and Tibetans showed
how it is possible to have a hot time
under adverse conditions.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

The mumps germ has been definite
ly isolated" Won't somebody please
gun for the microbe which causes that
swelling a little higher up?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

By the time a man thoroughly I'M
derstands the ways of a woman he is
so old that he doesn't care anything
about them.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

A prince across the water was re-
Gently tried and found guilty of muir
der. The account which tells Of his
crime tells also of his childhood. What
would you expect to find was the story
of that princes life? Would you ex-
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

London has a hospital where women
are trained as nurses for dogs. This
is throwing physic to the dogs literally
as well as figuratively.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

During tn advance of the Japanese armies in Korea, a straw tent
afforded the only shelter for their leaders gathered in council. We see them in
ne sketch squattng o the ground under this fragile structure solemnly dis
cusNngt tn momentous issues of the campaign. 1t is night, and in the dim
hght OF lanterns, against the background of darkness, the tmmoble faces of
he Japanese might be mistaken for scuptmed josses in some Shinto temple.
SO devoid ar they Of the expressions which the business in hand is supposed
TO awaken. The little yenow-skinned conquerors are in deadly earns but
they make n % fuss about it. 1t is amusing to compare them to the British
au frehch INVADERS OF the Orient during the crusades when, according o
good authorities, Occur de Leon, the leader of the invading armies. spent his
time carousing with his mobiles in siIken tents on the eve of battle.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

Now that rubber ribs have proved
successful awful possibilities threaten
in the literal adaptation Of rubber
necks.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

a Texas man has been sentenced to
the p~enitentiary for an accumulative
term of 1896 years. He hopes to get
the ninety-six years off for good beha-
Vior.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

1t had TO come. Togo Jensen was
born in South Dakota the other day.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

Consider also the grass-how every
spire Of it that grows has to hustle for
q living.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

1t frequently happens that a man
who pays as he goes doesn't go very
far.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-07-29

A wise girl Is known by the com.
pany she doesn't keep.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-03-01
Favorite Commission Firm Returns.

Old readers of The Ranch will re-
member the commission firm of j. M.
Hixson & Co., and that, shortly after
the death of Mr.. Hixson, the business
was purchased by Mr.. Walter Bowen
The old firm name was retained for a
long time. This was the oldest COM
mission firm in Seattle; nothing but a
commission business was carried on in
all classes of farm produce and fruits.
By reason of it's fair treatment of Gus
toners this house had reputation of
retaining it's customers from year to
year. It was with no little disappoint-
ment, therefore, that its customers saw
the firm sell out it's old location some
months ago and go temporarily out OF
business. Mr.. Bowen, in closing the
deal, made an agreement not to go into
business in Seattle again before Jan
uary 1, 1904. 1t will be seen by refer
ence to the big advertisement on the
second page that Mr.. Bowen is again
in the commission business and is ready
to hear from his old customers. He
states he will conduct the business
strictly on the commission plan. He
will buy no goods to compete with his
shippers, being satisfied this is the
best system and the most satisfactory
one to the grower.
The firm of Walter Bowen & Go.
makes it a point to invite all it's ship
pers to make headquarters at its store
when in town. Shippers are especially
asked to occasionally accompany their
shipments to market, note the receipt
of goods at the store, their handling,
etc. Such a visit will be of meal
culable benefit to every one having pro-
duce to send in. In this connection it
should be remembered that the Seattle
market demands the best of everything
in the produce line.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-03-01
A Business Proposition.

If you are going east careful selection
of your route is essential to the enjoyment
of your trip. If it is a business trip, time
is the main consideration If a pleasure trip,
scenery and the conveniences and comforts
of a modern railroad.
why not combine all by using the Illinois
Central, the up-to-date road, running two
trains daily from St. Paul and Minneapolis,
and from Omaha to Chicago. Free reclin-
ing chair cars, the famous buffet-library-
smoking cars all trains vestibuled. In
short, thoroughly modern throughout. AL!
tickets reading via the Illinois Central will
be honored on these urains and no extra
fare charged. Our rates are the same as
those of inferior roads. Why not get your
moneys worth?
Write for full particulars to j. G. Lind
sew. T. F. & p. A., Portland, Ore, or Paul
B. Thompson, F. & P. A., Seattle, Wash, or
the undersigned
B. H. TRUMBULL. Com. Agt.,
Portland, Ore.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-03-01
Northrup, King & Co.'s Seeds.

The above named firm has been send
ing out it's catalogue of seeds to all
who ask for it. There are many in this
state who have not yet requested one,
but they should write at once and get
one, even though they may not intend
to order seeds from Northrup, King &
Co. this season. The catalogue is val
liable adjunct to the literature of the
man or woman who plants seeds, and
this firm deals with each variety in a
conservative manner. Northrup, King
& Co. are carrying an advertisement in
The Ranch.
The ranch. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1902-1914, 1904-03-01
Catarrh Cannot Be Cured

with LOCAL APPLICATIONS, as they can
not reach the seat of the disease. Catarrh
is blood or constitutional disease, and In
order to cure it you must take internal
remedies. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken
internally, and acts directly on the blood
and mucous surfaces. Halls Catarrh Cure
by one of the best physicians in this coun-
try for years and is a regular prescription
It is composed of the best tones known,
combined with the best blood purifiers, act
ing directly on the mucous surfaces. Inc
perfect combination of the two ingredients
is what produces such wonderful results In
curing Catarrh. Send for testimonials
F. J. CHENEY & CO., Props, Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, price 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-04
RATS KNEW CAT WAS ABOUT
They Never saw Puss and Were ON
Another Floor of House.

1 They Never saw russ anu were W
/ Another Floor OF House.
II have observed recently a rather
curious thing with respect to the rela-
tionship between cats aud rats, and 1t
has led to q rather interesting rehec-
ton" said man who takes much in
terest in animal life. "For awhile the
rats overran my place. At night there
was no such thing as quiet around the
house. They would scamper across thi
floor, bump up and down the steps AM.
cut all kinds of capers. We secured /.
cat. and from the very time the cat
appeared on the place the rats began
to get scarce.
"There is nothing curious about this
fact In itself. But to my personal
knowledge the rats have never seen the
cat. The cat has remained on one floor
and the rats on another. There has been
no chasing and no conflict between
them. Now, l want to know how the
rats know the cat is on the place.
1.-THE inquiry has caused me to ip-
dulge the more interesting reflection.
How far can a rat detect the presence
of "a cat by the sense OF smell? Evil
IDENTIFY at considerable distance. Else
the rats at my place would not have
known Of the cats presence under the
circumstances. I'm quite sure that
they have never seen the cat. But
they know he is there just the same,
and they have been awfully cautious
since his arrival" Orleans Times
Democrat.
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1904-02-04
nanxerou. Fi.hins.

Some years ago the New London
sloop yacht Redhot, while cruising off
Marthas Vineyard for swordtish, was
struck by wounded fish and SO badly
injured that she sank. The fish had
pierced the bottom with his sword and
in his blind attack had butted his head
80 hard against her timbers that they
were shattered.
Actually not one Of the fifty or sixty
vessels that cruise for swordtish has n
record of complete immunity. One
craft was struck and rammed by sword
fish twenty times in one cruise. Luck
lily none OF the attacks was delivered
under such circumstances that the fish
succeeded in piercing her hull entirely.
but the vessel was injured so badly that
she needed a thorough overhauling aft
er she made port