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The Manitowoc pilot. [volume] (Manitowoc, Wis.) 1859-1932, 1904-09-29
Winter Campaigning.

ehcrt l. not expected Immediately since
II VIII require some little time To rot
l;uSSia second army in the field. The
designation Of Grand Duke Nicholas
Nlcholal"vltch, the inspector general Of
cavalry, as commandcr-in-chief, is re-
garded as practically settled. Some of
cen. kurupalkn's friends still cling to
the hope that he may yet be appointed.
especially If he now achieves a notable
success against Field Marshal Oyalna.
but the idea is not shared in the best
informed circles. The situation at the
front with two and perhaps ultimately
three big armies is considered TO demand
above all else that the supreme com
mandcr he Of such personal authority ~
to be beyond jcalousics and the pussibI-
ity of intrigue on the part of sub
ordinates, and such man the Emperor
now realizes can only he supplied by 4
member of the imperial family
Grand Duke Nicholas is regarded ms
being extremely well fitted for this great
responsibility, He has youth and an
iron constitution, but above all resolution
and untiring energy. With these qualiti-
cations, whatever he lacks in military
experience and ability as Il stratcgist can
be supplied by placing at his disposal lie
most able military advisers of the Rus
sian army.
The suggestion that Kuropatkin might
If not in name, the real commander Of
the armies, rs field Marshal Won Moltke
was the actual commander Of the German
armies, although nominally only Emperor
Williams chief OF staff. is generally re-
jectcd. Grand Duke Nicholas will not
rely upon single adviser, but on staff
comprising the ablest stratcgists Of the
general staff, who, in reality, will con
stitute q board Of direction of military
operations, Moreover, the officers who
are best acquainted with Grand Duke
Nicholas believe he may develop military
genius Of high order.
Niceroy Alexieff is regarded rs almost
certain 10 return here. The report that
he may become chancellor Of the empire.
however. is exploded He is more likely
to retain bis title alil come to ST.
Petersburg, nominally in the capacity Of
adviser Of the Emperor, and will thus
efface himself ms factor Of the military
situation IN the far east
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
HOUSE WITHOUT STAIRWAY.
Ladder Was Used In One Of Washing
toms Fine Mansions.

Ladder Was Used In One of Washing
toms Fine Mansions.
Years ago a story was told Of a
naval officer who wanted a house built
TO please his own taste in every de-
tail. He drew the plans himself.
placed them in the hands Of a build
err and instructed him to see that they
were carried out in every detail. Then
he went to sea for a years cruise.
When he returned home the house had
been completed, with the utmost re-
gard for the plans and specifications
left by the officer. He was taken
through the first floor and expressed
the utmost pleasure in everything he
saw.
Now" he said, 1--WE will go up
stairs and see the second floor"
Come right out this way, where
we have a ladder" replied the builder.
The s~eafaring man was astonished.
He had planned the house with the
greatest care, but forgot to provide
a stairway.
The story of the naval officer has
eve had a certificate of ~genuineness
attached to it. But an actual case
in which a house has been built with
out a stairway is on record in this
city. 1t finally became the home of
the late John Boyle, who was for
many years chief clerk Of the navy
nrnr+n,nn opI Iio1 IN 1874 Ion,;-.
a very large estate. The house in
question stood until ten years ago on
the site now occupied by a brewery,
below the naval observatory. 1t was
what was a very stylish section dur
ing the days of the elder John Boyle,
who came to this country in the early
years of the nineteenth century. The
house was constructed without a stair
case, but there is no doubt about the
fact.
Eventually and before it was pur-
added to it by a side construction in
such form that to the casual observer
there was nothing to indicate that the
entire structure had not been put up
at the same time. Mr.. Boyle had
many descendants in this city, and
they often refer to the house built
without any means for ascending to
the upper floors except by the use of
a Observation-Disclosures Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
An Author Pensioned-

Two British authors are at present
in the public eyes on account of pen
sions they are receiving. Joseph Con-
rad has $500 from the British So
ciety of Authors, which generosity is
explained by the fact hat the au-
thor, whose writings are among those
In greatest demand by the publishers
to-day, yet seems to have difficulty in
providing for his daily wants, says
the New York Globe. The immediate
reason for the pension, moreover, was
the accidental burning of a manu-
script, which catastrophe so depressed
Mr.. Conrad that his friends thought
1t wise to relieve him from the ne
cessity of anything so humdrum and
sordid as looking out for his bread and
butter.
The case of Conrad can hardly fail
to recall that of Carlyle, who. when
Mill brought the disastrous news Of
the destruction of a complete book Of
the Revolution spent the evening in
attempting TO cheer the culprit-and
then set about the rewriting.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
OF Wide Interest.

Breed, Wis, July 1S- Special
Charles Y. Peterson, Justice of the
Peace for Oconto Co., has delivered a
judgment that is of interest to the
whole United States. Put briefly, that
judgment is, "Dodd's Kidney Pills are
the best Kidney medicine on the
market today"
And Mr.. Peterson gives his reason
for this judgment. He says: "Last
winter l had an aching pain in my
back which troubled me very much.
In the morning l could hardly straight
en- my back. l did not know what it
wal but an advertisement led me to try
Dodd's Kidney Pills. After taking one
box | can only say they have done moro
for me than expected as l feel as well
now as ever l did before"
Pain in the back is one of the first
symptoms of Kidney disease. If not
cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills it may
develop into Bright's Disease, Dia-
betes, rheumatism or some of the
other deadly forms of Kidney Disease.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
On Rolls.


A little time spent in making rolls
for breakfast or dinner always gains
great appreciation from the household.
This is easily done If a good recipe
is at hand and the oven heats rapidly.
Sometimes, too, the rolls will bear re-
heating and be as good as when fresh
~ made. This recipe is simple and
excellent. Take two pounds of -four,
a little salt, two ounces of sifted sugar,
four ounces of lard or clarified beef
dripping and two eggs beaten into two
tablespoonfuls of yeast and a pint Of
warm milk. Knead the dough thor
oughly and set 1t to rise near the fire.
Then divide into twelve OF fourteen
rolls, place on buttered baking sheets
and set before the fire to rise to a
proper size. Then bake in a steady
oven for half an hour and place on a
sieve till cooled.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Fifty Men and One Elephant.

Interesting tests were made re-
Gently in the Madison Square Garden,
New York, to determine the respective
pulling power of horses, men and ele-
plants. Two horses, weighing 1,GOO
pounds each, together pulled 300
pounds. or $50 pounds more than their
combined weight. One elephant, weigh
ing 10000 pounds, pulled $3.50 pounds,
or $3.50 pounds less than his weight
Fifty men, a%ggregating about 1900
pounds in weight, pulled $3.50 pounds,
or just as much as the single elephant.
But, like the horses, they pulled more
than their own weight. One hundred
men pulled 1900 pounds.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
500 Reward, 500.

The readers of this paper will be pleased to
learn that there is at least one dreaded disease
that science has been able to cure in all its
Stages, and that is Catarrh. Halls Catarrh
Cure is the only positive cure known to the
medical fraternity. Catarrh being a constitu-
tional disease, requires a constitutional treat
ment. Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally,
acting dire ctly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system, thereby destroying the
foundation of the disease, and giving the pa
tient strength by building up the constitution
proprietors have 80 much faith in its curative
powers hat they offer One Hundred Dollars
Tor any case that it fails to cure. Send for list
of testimonials.
Address. F. J. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Beef Roll.

Two pounds round steak, chopped
fine; two well-beaten eggs, one-half
%teacupful rolled crackers, one-half cup
warm butter, one-half cup sweet milk,
IL small onion and a little sage; sea-
son with salt and pepper, mix all to-
gether with a stiff spoon. Put in a
deep, square bread tin and bake one
hour in a hot oven. Basic quite often
after it begins to brown. The onion
or sage ear be omitted it not liked,
and any kind Of other ~flavoring for
meats added. This is very nice hot for
dinner or sliced cold for lunch.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Short Suggestions.

The woman who keeps house with
a cellar should pay it a daily visit and
see that 1t is aired, even if she has
to neglect her parlOr. Enough germs
may Turk in the whiting leaves of cab
bage or a handful of decaying potatoes
to cause inexplicable illness in her
family.
Cooking-school experts say that cab
bage, onions and strong-smelling vege-
tables should be cooked uncovered.
There is an odor, of course, but the
drafts quickly dispense it, whereas if
the saucepan is covered a very strong
odor is diffused every time the lid is
disturbed, which permeates the house.
After sweeping the carpet rub it
over with a cloth wrung out in vinegar
and water and If possible do not let
1t be walked upon until it Is dry. The
quantity Of vinegar is a %teacupful to
q pail Of warm water and this treat
ment often has a wonderfully good
effect in reviving the faded color of
all old carpet.
The possibilities Of common ginger
Jars as -four vases and plant holders
are well known. They are made twice
as attractive by woven covers as rafia,
either in the uncolored or the tinted
varieties. When the jar shows splashes
Of blue, green or red at the top Of
the glaze it is well to repeat the tone
OH the rafia.
In ironing, the laundress should he
instructed to hang upon one side Of
the clotheshorse only such articles us
can be put away Immediately after
airing. BY separating those which
need a stitch or button the work of
searching through the clothes basket
and the tumbling Of the freshly lauD-
dered pieces are avoided.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Banana Short Cake.

Make a rich tea biscuit crust, bake
in jelly-cake tins in not too thick lay
ers. When done, split open with forks
and butter while hot, three layers be-
ing enough for one cake. The two
bottom layers and one top make the
best shape. Take about three good
sized, thoroughly ripe bananas and
shred finely with a fork. Spread n
layer Of the fruit on the crust, adding
the least bit of salt, and sprinkle well
with powdered sugar. Add the next
layer in the same way. On the last
II spread fruit very thickly well mix
ed with sugar, so as to form sort of
Icing. Serve with soft custard flavor
ed with vanilla.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19

Social Service gives some late sta
tistics regarding public schools in Rus
STA. There are S4,544 public schools in
the Empire, Of which number 40, 1871
are under the jurisdiction Of the Min.
lister of Public Education, 42,5SS under
the jurisdiction of the Holy Synod, and
the remainder under other depart
ments. or the pupils, q, 167 are adults,
1921 ,G94 boys and / ,203, 902 girls. The
teachers number 10000. The main
tenance OF these schools costs more
than $25, 100000. The average school
tax for city schools is $3.50 and for
village schools So per pupil.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Lemon SNAPS.

One pound of flour, half a pound of
butter, n dessertspoonful of allspice,
two Of ground ginger, the grated peel
Of half and the juice of a large lemon.
Mix all well together, add a cup of
molasses, beat it well, pour it on but
tered sheet tins and spread it thinly
over them. Bake in a rather slow oven.
When done, cut it into squares, and
roll each square round the finger as
it is raised from the tin. These are
quite as delicious as the best brandy
snaps sold by confectioners.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
NOVEL WAY TO STOP LEAK.
Captain of a Norwegian Bark Proves
Equal to the Emergency.

Captain liver Mattson of the Nor
wegian bark Flora, who has just
brought his vessel to South Africa.
has invented a novel and ingenious
method of stopping a leak at sea,
writes u Cape Town correspondent.
Bound from Norway to Cape Town,
the Flora experienced terrific wealth
er in the Bay of Biscay and was COM
PEELED to lie to for six days. In the
buffeting that she received she sprang
a leak, which let in the water at the
rate of six inches an hour.
All hands were kept at the pumps
day and night without intermission.
AS the gale abated the vessel drove
before it into calmer seas.
Captain Mattson found that the
leak was getting worse, and he had a
windmill rugged up to help the men.
Even this was found insufficient, so
he had ecourse to his ingenuity.
He constructed a great waterproof
canvas bag, 1G feet long, 6 feet in
circumference and 2 feet in diameter.
This he kept extended by means of
hoops. A window Of glass was let
into the side, five feet from the bot
tom
Then the captain stepped into the
bag and by means of tackle he was
drawn under water, so that he could
see the leak. The other end of the
bag being open and above water he
had plenty of air and also an oppor-
tunity of communicating with his
men.
Two sleeves had been made and
were tightly bound at his wrists, SO
that he could work freely.
In this way, looking at the leak
through the window in the bag, he
worked steadily while the ship was
hove to. The vessel rolled in a heavy
swell, and sometimes Captain Matt
son found himself from seven to ten
feet below the waves.
At n time 1t seemed that the work
would cost the captain his life, as the
chatting of his feet against the YES
sells side wore a hole in the bag
and the water entered and covered
him.
But he was drawn up in good time.
the bag vas repaired and the leak
stopped.-London Sketch.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
3&k yLIeuoR-MoRPhlNE- TosAccO1
NsTIra hREiTS PERMANENTLY CURED:
FOR FULL PARTICULARS -
ApoaxIs 1I kEtlEYlN ITTlIE:. HoRTLANo,oRE,I
His Only Refuge.

1t was Il well-dresscd young man,
with n sad, faraway look in his eyes,
that stood OF the steps as the lady
opened the door.
Excuse me, madam" he said, as he
lifted his hat, but could you direct
me to the Home for the Friendless Z"
"Do you mean to say that you are
seeking it as a refugee she asked in
surprise.
81 am, madam" he replied. 81 am
Ntws.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Thinks Soap Injurious.

An English writer asserts that the
English people have greatly deterior,
ated physically because of the too fire.
quent use of soap. The English he
says, are too clean. The Creator gave
us a natural oil to protect the skin and
make it supple, and we pass our time
removing this oil with soap. In con.
colds, to rheumatism, and to all sorts
of disease. Soap opens the pores of
the skin, and disease enters with ease.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
He Knew the Genus.

During a lesson on the animal king
dom, says the Illustrated London
News, the teacher asked If anyone
could give an example Of an animal of
the order of edentata, that is, n
which Is without teeth.
81 CAM" cried Reginald, his face
beaming with the pleasure Of assured
knowledge.
"Well, what Is itW said the teacher.
"Grandpa" he shouted
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Mutton Pie.

Cut some cold mutton into neat,
square pieces, and place them in 4
deep pie dish, with a liberal seasoning
of pepper, salt and pounded allspice.
Scatter plenty of flour over, and add
a %teacupful of stock. Cover the dish
with pastry, and bake quickly till the
pastry is cooked, then cook slowly, for
the meat to stew, for three-quarters Of
an hour.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Her Private Opiniou.

mo, ma'am," said the hobo who was
figuring on a handout, Il amt no
regular tramp. l wuz a sailor tree
years ergo, but me ship got wreckt an
l wuz washed ashore"
And it's a safe bet retorted the
unsympathetic female, that you amt
been washed since"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
A Knock-Down Argument.

Skeptic-You have given me many
messages from departed friends, but not
one of them has told me anything l
didn't know.
Medium with dignity)-I would have
you understand, sir, that the spirits Of
the dead have something better to do
than to come back to earth and teach
school.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
The Downtrodden.

Remember" said the man with the
red face and angry eyes, 1.-The worm
will turn"
WELL" answered the cold-blooded
citizen, ''let him. About all the com
fort the average worm gets is a chance
to wriggle, Washington Star.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Failed to Hear Her.

at is said" remarked the moral.
izer, that fortune knocks once at ev-
cry mans door?'
II guess the old girl forgot to remove
her gloves when she knocked at mine"
rejoined the demoraliZer.
Mothers will find Mrs. Winslows's Soothing
Syrup the best remedy to use for their children
during the teething period.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Material for Singing.

Sububs (plodding home from the sta
tion)-Goodness! l never saw so much
mud as there Is this year.
Backlotz-No wonder This Is q
presidential year.-Phlladelphia Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19
Sores
Eating Ulcers 6 Sps s'' 'ss sy sss's

Nothing is a source Of SO much trouble as an old sore Or ulcer, par
ticularly when located upon the lower extremities where the circulation
is weak and sluggish. A gangrenous eating ulcer upon the leg is a
frightful sight, and Is the poison burrows deeper and deeper into the
tissues beneath and the sore continues to spread, one can almost see the
flesh melting away and feel the strength going out with the sick
ening discharges. Great running soresa and deep offensive ulcers often
develop from a simple boil, swollen gland, bruise or pimple, and re
a threatening danger always, because while all such sores are not can
cerous, a great many are, and this should make you suspicious of all
chronic, slow-heaing ulcers and sores, particularly II cancer runs in
your family. Face sores are common and cause the greatest annoy
ance because they are so Wheeling Va. NAV % 1908
persistent and unsighuy soms wears 81 whilea at work I fell over atrooL
and detract SO much from and severely injured bothof m shins., Ny blood
ones personal appearance. D ued wopidH have runnine@ soess for life md It
Middle aged and old peo- ifthey closed u the result would be fatal. I'm
pie and those whose blood a Gent nd SSUtes to- ta p nss - q 3 IT'S Ts i aMTeots
is contaminated and faint were prompt and gratifying. Htook only a short
ed with the germs and poi am not lead as the doctor intimate I woulddnpb be- A
son of malaria o some pre- nether hav etes Uese ve broken out again, and
vous sickness, are the chief Scribed occurred.
sufferers from chronic sores w.. o,ur,,,o .u yOaE 'FoNDls'
and ulcers. While the
blood remains in a unhealthy polluted condition, and the sore will
continue to grow and spread in spite of washes and salves, for the sore
is the outward sign of some constitutional disorder, a bad condition of
the blood and system, which local remedies cannot cure. A blood pu-
rfer and tonic is what you need-something to cleanse the blood,
quicken the circulation and invigorate the constitution, and S. S. S.
is Just such a remedy. 1t counteracts and removes from the blood
all the impurities and poisons, and grad
ualy builds up the entire system; and
EG~ RS S% when the blood has been purified the
healingprocess begins and the ulcer or
sore is soon entirely gone. 5. 5. S.
contains no mineral or poisonous drugs
of any description, but is guaranteed
purely vegetable, a blood purifier and tonic combined and a safe and
permanent cure for chronic sores and ulcers. If you have a slow-heal-
ing sore of any kind, external or internal, write us about it, and our
physicians will advise you without charge. Book on 1.-The Blood and
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19

For coughs and colds there is no better
medicine than Piso's Cure for Consump-
ton. Price rs cents.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1904-08-19

lilo after first days use of ID Kline's Great Nerve
Restorer. Send for Free $2 trialbottle and treatise.
DIR. X. IL. Kline. Ltd. 93t Arch St.. Philadelphia, Pa.
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blood remains in an unhea
continue to grow and sprea'
is the outward sign of some
the blood and system, whic
rifer and tonic is what yo
quicken the circulation ar
is just such a remedy. 1t
The semi-weekly messenger. [volume] (Wilmington, N.C.) 1897-1908, 1904-03-15
q. S. STEEL CORPORATION.
Annual Report Issued-Net
Earnings $1O9, III, 1852, Compared
With S133, 3OS, 167 Last Year.

New York. March 1.-THE second
annual report of the United States
Steel Corporation, dated March 1. was
ISSUED today. Net earnings for taa
year, after deductiG expenditures for
maintenance and interest on bonds and
ISged charges of subsidiary companies.
lpere $1O9,171, 152 compared with $123,-
3aS. 761 in 1902
The balance of net earnings for 1903
was sS3.655,7Se as against s1OS, 534.a14
in 1902.
There was charged off last year for
depreciation in inventory valuation.
and for the adjustment Of sundry ac-
i~counts s5,37S,S37. The previous year
nothing vas charged off to this ac-
count.
! Dividends on the preferred stock in
1903 amounted to $50, 404, 173 as againsc
1885. 720. 1T in 1902.
| Undivided profits for 1903 were s12.-
$40. 916 as against s34, 2S3 ,S56. Payments
for account of common stock dividends
in 1903, were s12707,462, wun
$40, 332,629 in 1902.
/ Reports show the balance of undivid-
ed surplus for 1903 of s66, 096. 613.
1 Expenditures made by all properties
3during the yea for maintenance, re-
3newals and extraordinary replace
jments. amounted to S34, 1856, 191. all of
/ which was charged to current opera
ltions. 1t is declared hat the physical
conditions of the properties has been
mot only fully maintained but greatly
Improved and strengthened by these
Iextensfve outlays.
4 Regarding the preferred stock con-
aversion plan, the report says there are
1now outstanding a total issue of bonds
Jamounting to s15S, 900. 600. There re-
mains in the hands of ] p. Morgan &
1Co., s9.900.O 600 cash, for which s12,0 O0, 600
ibonds are to be delivered. These
bonds will not be issued nor will in
~terest be paid upon them until tho cash
lis called for as needed
j Morgan and company will receive as
compensation our per cent on the par
iof S1Te,0e1, GOO bonds.