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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-02-01
In Honor of Miss Blanche oettinser
Thompson-Cotton.

Rutherfordton, n. c., Jan. 31.--
Especial. MIR. Edgar Thompson, of
Ciiffdale, and Miss Emma Cation, of
Sunshine, were happily married at the
home of the brides father, Mr.. j. A.
Cation, yesterday, Rev. LT. nandrum
officiating. The marriage was Il pri-
yate one, only few friends and rela-
tives of the bride and groom being
present among them Mrs. w. L. Cal
ton, of baltimore.
The groom is one of the most pop
ular and well known citizens in this
county. He is a prominent and en-
terprising business man, owning con-
siderable business interest in the
county. The bride is one of the coun-
Tvs prettiest and most accomplished
Young ladies and is as kind and low
!: BILE as she is popular
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
Big-Boned steers Not Best.


There was a time, though it was
many years ago, when the big-boned
steer that weighed 1900 to 1000
pounds, was looked for by the buyers
of beeves, but now the animal that is
sought by the butchers is one that
weighs from 1900 to 1900 pounds.
We have long since found out that
the cheapest meat is made on young
animals, and the money thus invested
Is soonest ready to be turned over.
Not only is the money tied up longest
in old animals, but the cost of pro-
ducing meat on them is so great that
our best beef feeders are no longer at
tempting to do that. The method now
is to keep the animals growing right
along from birth to the period when
they weigh what the market demands.
Steers are now ready for the market
at years old or under. If all the ami
mails shipped to the stock yards were
of this kind there would not be much
complaint about poor returns in stock
breeding and beef-making. A good
many farmers are still trying to make
profitable beef on old steers. But the
young steer is the only animal that
gives us any promise Of a proft.-Ex-
change.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
A SUBTLE SPECULATION.
HIFFON Carroll


II carefully about the room-noth-
ing had been forgotten. Clos
ing her satchel, she turned to leave,
when the sound of muffled sobbing
came to her ears. She listened intent
ly, then impusively crossed the wide
hall, and raped at the opposite door.
In answer to a low come" she en-
tered, and was surprised to find, on a
couch before the doing fire, the wo-
man who, six months before, had be-
come her fathers wife. From the first
Chiffon had been determined not to
like her, but the older woman's gen
tleness and sweetness Of disposition
were beginning to make an impression.
II am not dressing for dinner to-
night Jane. l shall not go down; l
am too sad and my head aches" came
in muffled tones from the pillows.
Deft fingers loosened the heavy
masses Of hair and a gentle, pene-
trating massage followed. The sur
prised sufferer raised her eyes, catch
ing her breath with little half-sob
as she saw 1t was not her maid, but
the one whose love she despaired of
gaining.
This is very sweet of you, Rose,
dear" she said gently.
Indeed, | want to make you more
comfortable" answered soothing
voice. ~ cannot bear that any one
should suffer. Why are you so mis-
cradle, Mrs. Carol? Is your son worse
today"
Mrs. Carol! Is that the only name
you can find in your heart to call me,
dear? l wonder if you will ever call
me mother? l have always longed for
a daughter; your own dear mother
could be no more tender than | would
be If you would only open your heart
to me-"
81 really care for you," answered the
girl, kissing her warmly. won't you
call me Chiffon? Those / love call me
by that name"
"Such a dainty pet name! l have
not dared to use 1t. DO you think
Chiffon, that your fathers heart is moi
big enough for us both? l would moi
take one iota Of his love from you"
The proud head was gently lowered
as Chiffon's arm crept around the
others neck, and as their tears min
gled the barrier was gone forever.
Mother, why do you not bring YOU
boy here7 Surely your home SHOULD
be his. Let him have my rooms, they
are the sunniest shall be gone {
month; by that time he may be abb,
to move to the suite above. How loni
- It since he was injuredr'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
VISION OF THE OLD HOME.

To one forespent with stress of trade
And schemes of gain in city marts
There comes a breath of country hay
Waited from passing carts.
Fades the long line of brick and stone,
The streets rude tumult dies away,
From money-getting for a space
His soul cries holiday.
And with him down the orchard path,
Past springhouse and the pasture wall
Her spirit walks who taught her child
OF the love that is DER all.
The vision vanishes and straight
The streets rude tumult in his ears;
But in his heart heavenly strain,
And in his eyes sweet tears.
-Harper's.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

"By Jove, 1 had forgottenv' he ex-
claimed
Lie down Immediately, and will
skim through the paper If you like.
What shall it be-the stock market
first"
IF you please" he answered, not
caring rap what she read, as long as
he could watch the soft flush on her
cheeks come and go, and meet her eyes
occasionally.
Mrs. Carol was much surprised to
find them thus costly ensconced. She
had, wondered at Chiffons disappear
ance and was feeling trife hurt that
she had not asked to visit the invalid.
Philip maintained a prudent silence,
while Chiffon, with evident embarrass-
ment, explained the situation.
'Is it all right thatH should read,
a little, to Mr.. Calvert?"
''It is evidently all right" answered
Mrs. Carol, looking understandingly
into Philips animated face. "The
stock market has acted as a tonic"
Chiffon was an excellent horsewo-
man, and 1t was pot long before she
was allowed to drive Philip out.
The young man chafed under his
afflictlon. Naturally an athlete, he
longed for activity. One day still an
other famous surgeon was summoned
in consultation.
That evening when Chiffon made
her daily visit she found morose lis
tener. At last Philip took the paper
gently from her saying:
"It's no use, Chiffon. l have not
heard one word, can't listen tonight.
want to talk to you. can walk very
well now, and the gruff old fellow
who was here to-day promises that
German baths will effect permanent
and speedy cure. Still, 1 won't go
abroad alone"
"Such thing would be very indis-
Greet at least. 1 fancy your mother
would go with you," she answered.
81 should not think of allowing her
to leave her new-found happiness" :"
Then, wistfully, 81 thought, perhaps,
that some one whose sweetness and
adorable womanly Inconsistencies have
warmed my heart into new life, some
one whose precious encouragement in
hours of despair has been unspeakable
consolation, comforting me and giving
hope when l had grown morbid and
felt myself being apart thought,
Chiffon, that this dear girl might
marry me and take in the continent
az a wedding journey" Then, contin-
uing with nervous rapidity, II knew If
l saw her, day after day, she would
become the life Of my life. But how
was poor cripple to run away from
his fate even if he was so inclined ?
Sometimes she whom / love is the en-
bodiment Of tenderness; at other times,
l feel that her heart is adamant"
His forlornness appealed to her.
She reddened at memories Of her own
duplicity, little elusive acts that went
to hide her love for him from his
watchful eyes. Then after silence,
she demurely-
"Why speculate any longer. Philip I
Why not ask her? l assure you that
she loves you, dear."-Waverley Maya
zine.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
General Farm Notes

Be systematic in the training of
young horses.
The horse that contracts bad habits
readily is generally one that can be
taught the most useful traits with the
least trouble.
Sheep to thrive well require frequent
change Of food.
Marketing the products in the best
possible condition is where the profits
are made.
A yard or lawn always looks barren
without some choice ornamental trees
or shrubs.
The wisest course is to convert
cheap grain into meat before shipping
1t to market.
A furrow plowed through a wet
place in the wheat Held will often save
an acre Of wheat
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

Homemade Water Fountain.
Here is water fountain that will
answer the purpose as well as would
one purchased for a dollar. Cut out
round hole in the lower part Of an
old tin can; now cut exactly in two
parts an empty can such as Clipped
beef is put up in, an empty tomato
can can be cut down to the right
height, also if the meat can is not at
hand. With the home soldering out
fit, solder the half can over the open
ing in the can, as shown in the last
part of the cut. Select cork that will
fit the top air-tight. If it doesn't make
a tight joint, wrap a bit of wet cloth
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

HE has been in the hospital nine
months his horse fell on him and his
spine was hurt. The surgeons prom
ise complete cure, but the waiting
is so tedious, and the suspense almost
unbearabe.
"Will you accept my offer?' asked
Chiffon. MY visit will be happier if
you do"
Il gladly accept, dear. Philip never
would have come without your invi-
tation."
What a sensitive boyw exclaimed
Chiffon. Give him my warmest sym
pathy and tell him l feel that we shall
be warm friends. l will help to amuse
him when 1 come back; does he care
to be read to-"
HE is very fond Of company" an
swered his mother, 'but is very sensi-
tive about the crutches he Is obliged
to use."
Chiffon had anticipated no end Of a
good time. Although she was enter
tained continually her heart yearned
for home, and at the end Of three
weeks she surprised them by returning
unannounced.
How is our invalid?" was her first
question, after affectionately greeting
her father and mother.
Improving every day." answered
her mother; you must see him after
dinner. He is anxious to thank you,
although he said 1t would be rank
presumption to accept the use Of your
rooms, and occupies those over yours"
what an unusually thoughtful
boy!" laughed Chiffon.
Immediately after dinner she ran
over the stairs to the invalid's apart
ments, armed with two of Henty's
newest books for boys, which she had
| brought home from the city; also, a
bound volume of st. Nicholas Maya
zines. AS she entered the room, In
answer to a deep "come in," scar
let flame rushed from the proud chin,
losing itself in the fluffy pompadour.
For the first time since she could re-
|
to the emergency, and stood staring
blankly into the eyes of young man
of twenty-six years, who arose to meet
her. She had expected to find herself
in the presence Of a fourteen-year-old
boy.
Where are your crutches?" she
gasped.
Thrown away forever l hope.
Aren't you going to congratulate me
and tell me that you are glad"
But you are so tall and so old, u
she faltered.
"A veritable Methusaleh! A modern
Gollathw he responded smilingly.
81 thought to find little boy" she
hestated.
"And are you very sorry?"
mot exactly sorry, but awfully EN-
barrassed and ashamed" she laughed
"and ] had no reason in the world
for my supposition excepting that your
mother is so young and beautiful"
"The mater is all of that" he ac
quiesced tenderly. II believe she mar
. ried at seventeen"
81 have brought you some solid men
tai food" said Chiffon, demurely, hand
ing him the books. "If we had beer
properly introduced I might offer tC
assist you to assimilate them"
: Philip Calvert threw back his hand
some head, and laughed aloud for the
first time since his accident
r How unchivalrous! But perhaps
you prefer muggins, or old maids" sh,
Y continued, taking a pack of cards from
4 the table and looking at him will
Q dancing eyes. why, you are stand
: ingl and yesterday was the nrst tim,
that you had stood alone"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
Three Acres and n Cow.

The term three acres and cow"
which was at one time quite prominent
in English farm discussions, was Or
iginally suggested as a remedy for the
lack Of employment among mechan-
les and laborers. The idea was that
If each workman could secure posses
sion Of small place, he would be-
come, In measure, independent dur
ing period of hard times. The actual
suggestion was three and one-uuarter
acres, the one-fourth. acre to be de-
voted to- an orchard in which the COW
could Craze occasionally. The rest of
the land he desired to devote as fol-
lows: Potatoes, one-half acre; turnips,
one-fourth acre; winter vetch, one-half
acre; spring vetch, one-fourth acre;
barley, wheat or oats, three-fourths
acre; clover and grass, three-fourths
acre. He estimated that the product
of this land would be worth about S1OO
and would keep the occupier above ac-
tual want.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

very little. 1t Is
just 5 feet high and
is most convenient
in the house during
cleaning time and
out Of doors at all
times. During the
fruit picking sea-
son it Is almost in
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
Ambiguous.

"And so you like Miss Learned,
Louise"
"Yes, indeed" replied the enthusi-
astc Louise, who has just returned
from an autograph-hunting expedition,
"and you can't tell by talking to her
that she has bit of sense, aunte."-
New Orleans Times Democrat.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

about the cork. When filled, the foun-
tain will let the water down into the
drinking cup as fast as the fowls or
chickens drink it and there will be no
fouling of the water.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

In planting out an orchard t1ls fall
do not plant out more than can be ma
nured and cared for.
The dairy COW should always be fed
either ground or soft feed and never
be given whole grains.
A sheep adapted to every section and
to every breeders surroundings cannot
be grown in the same animal.
The best method of improving the
soil is not to plow too great a proper
ton nor pasture too closely.
A little neglect Of the stock will soon
destroy their best qualities and give
them the appearance of scrubs.
Comfort is prime condition of ami.
NAL growth, and this can be secured
only by comfortable surroundings.
Light hay crops are often the result
of allowing the meadows to be pas
tured down too closely at this time.
Bees serve as active agents In the
fertilization of plants and are not de-
structive in the smallest degree.
Feeding Milk to Poultry.
Farmers who have more or less skim
milk and a. generous supply Of sour
milk can feed both profitably to lay.
ing hens during the winter Milk
should be given as other things are
fed, with view to having as much
variety as possible. While the fowls
rarely tire Of the milk, it generally
brings the best results if the prepara-
ton Of 1t is somewhat varied. For
example: When the weather is cold,
give the birds lot of warm milk in
the morning, putting it in a trough.
The next night feed them warm
mash, but mix the bran with milk in
stead of water. This is an excellent
way to use the sour milk or milk that
Is too thick to feed alone. Another
time cook lot of small potatoes, chop
them fine and mix with the sour milk,
then feed warm-creamed potatoes in
a way. One has no idea how laying
hens enjoy such variety and what
decided difference it makes in the egg
production.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

ladder proper is made of Ike boards
with the steps Of the same material.
The two opposite legs are 2x2, prop
erly braced. The board on the top
should be Of good inch boards with
at least two cleats underneath.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

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pann alton k from the London Graphic
p battery Tahh ebatey
OF Whe ofsnokc
from Russian ha
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@ there voc wrought NJ greedy snapnhs semedh to kore
for npnlua b the
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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
Making Most O

Making Most of Costly Seed Potatoes,
The high cost Of some of the fancy
varieties Of seed potatoes in England
has caused some attention to be de-
voted to getting the most from a given
amount of seed. By taking out each
eye separately and starting in pots, af-
forwards transplanting to the field, il
Is found not difficult with careful man.
agement to get 100 pounds Of potatoes
from each pound Of seed, and each eye
Of the potato generally contains two to
four shoots, and it is possible after
the eye has sprouted to separate the
shoots, and by careful handling to pro-
duce plant from each.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
Poultry Notes.

Poultry Notes.
A good egg will sink in water.
With the dust bath the hen cleans
her body.
Sitting hens should not be fed while
on the nest.
Growing chicks should be protected
from the sun.
The nest must occasionally be re-
newed and kept clean.
Lime is purifier and should bs
used often as a wash to cosCs perchss
and nest boxes.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27
Cheap Step Ladder.

The Illustration shows a cheap,
handy stepladder. 1t need cost but
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-27

A girl thinks she's a irst-claas cook
X abe can make fudge.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-13
KIDNAPPERS FOIL
A PRESIDENTS SON
Cupid and Hymen, Too, Bilked by
Order Of South Ameri-
can Diplomat. 49,.
Journal Special Service.

Journal Special Service.
Washington, Dec. 13.-Senor Don
Luis Corea, the Nicaraguan minister in
Washington, caused Alfonso Zelaya, the
l9-year-old son of the president Of Mic
araugua, to be Kidnapped on the eve Of
the young man s marriage. The facts
became known today. p
Young Zelaya was about to wed a
Miss Barker, who lives in X street, not
far from the house where Zelaya has
been boarding while student here.
The young man was for a time a cadet
at the West Point military academy
and his, studies in Washington were
supposed to be in preparation for a
career in the army Of his native coun-
try.
Minister Corea, feeling sure that Ze-
laya s father would not approve of the
marriage, sent to police headquarters
last Friday night and asked that steps
be taken to place the young man on
board a train, forcibly, if necessary,
and start him for Nicaragua. The we'd
ding was to take place the next day.
The plain-clothes men went to the
home Of the bride-to-be Friday evening
and found Zelaya. On some pretext
they lured the young man to the street
and in few minutes he was being rap
| idly driven under their guardianship
to the Cairo apartment house, which
was to be his. temporary prison.
| He was kept there until Sunday night
when he was taken to the railroad sta
ton and started for Nicaragua in
charge of member of the legation
! staff. .'-: r.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-13
ACCUSED OF ROBBERY
Moorhead Police Discover Articles They
Relieve Were Stolen.

MOORHEAD, MINN.-Two men giving their
Mike Halnin and Dan Borden came
here and took rooms over saloon. Tuesday
morning, Haloin awoke and discovered that
his partner was gone with good deal Of their
joint belongings. Halpin made complaint to the
police who started search for Borden. With
the aid of a Fargo officer, he was found at
the Northern Pacific station at Fargo and ar
rested. .+.t
revealed a queer combination Of stuff. An
oldfashioned shotgun revolver, knives, half
dozen forks a sugarspoon and other articles
were found. and Halpin claims that Rerden when
he left. took with him grip full Of other
things When arrested. Borden did not have
a grip in his possession The men claim ia
have come from Valley City. N. D.. The police
believe the articles We're stolen at the time OF
Halpin accuses Borden Of robbing him and will
appear before Judge Torson TO testify at tho
hearing. To make sure of this, police have
them both locked up Valley City has beer
notified of the find and in the meantime search
il being made for the missing grip.
The Minneapolis journal. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1888-1939, 1905-12-13
KOREAN EMPEROR
JAPS' PRISONER.
vi Hung Appeals to the United
States to Stand by
Him.

Journal Special Service
Washington, Dec. 13.-Yi Hung, the
emperor of Korea, who is prisoner OF
Japan, has notified the United STATES
government that the agreement Win
Japan by which the latter government
shall exercise sovereignty over h ho
was obtained at the point OF the Dayo,
net and that the agreement is null ana
void, because it was procured by duress.
Notice to this effect was today gwen
to President Roosevelt by Homer 3.
Hubert, special messenger from the
emperor, who today received a long
cablegram from Emperor VI hung,
who instructed him to ask the United
States to use it's good offices in favor
cradle situation now existing, at Seoul
and to liberate the emperor from cap
tiyity. Hubert is here for the pnr-
pose of inducing the United States to
act, by observing the terms OF treaty
which provides that this government
shall use it's good offices to protect
Korea from the injustice of any power.
First Word from Korea.
In discussing the subject, Mr.. HUI
| bert said: -. ~
"This is the first genuine word that
has been received from Korea giving
the real attitude Of that government
| toward the high-handed proceedings of
| the Japanese. For several weeks the
emperor was held in practical confne-
ment and the Japanese gave out a
statement that an amicable agreement
It was done under duress and at the
point of the sword, and the emperor
has at last succeeded in getting the
| information to the outer world.
GAS long as my mission to America
is no longer a secret [ may say that the
emperor, anticipating some such act OF
bad faith on the part of the Japanese
attempted thru me to anticipate it by
lodging On appeal with the president
of the United States. The object OF
my coming was surmised and the couE
in Seoul was FASTENED, so that it oc
Cured the very day 1 arrived in Wash
ington. The emperor knew that il
President Roosevelt and the American
people could be made aware of the ex-
act status Of affairs there and Of his
own personal sentiments, they would at
least hesitate and ask few questions
before accepting Japan's! statement
of the case. The authorities in
Washington were almost Immediately
notified that this petition had arrived
but no appointment was made for its
reception until after the state depart
ment had accepted and acted upon
Japan's announcement.
Our Treaty with Korea.
"The object Of the present cablegran
is to disavow any acquiescence in the
so-called agreement Of Nov. II and 1T
call attention to one article in oul
treaty with Korea in which the United
States definitely promises to use he,
good offices in case Korea is oppressed
and abused by any other power. Amer
lea was in full treaty and diplomatic
relations with Korea up to the moment
when upon Japan representation
alone, and apparently without consulta
tion with Korea the American govern
ment took the lead in dropping direc
diplomatic relations with Korea ant
transferring them to Tokio.N