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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15
Sore Eyes.

Conjunctivitis, which Is the mon
common form Of sore eyes, is an iudam-
nation Of the thin, transparent men,
brane covering the front surface of the
eyeball and lining the lids
Oculists distinguish several varieties
Of this disease, the symptoms Of which
vary greatly in intensity. There may be
merely bloodshot condition, due To the
enlargement Of the blood vessels to such
a size that they become visible, accom-
panied by an itching and feeling as II
there were dust In the eyes, with per-
haps little sticky discharge which
CLUES the lids together in the morning.
The eyes are also sensitive to light, and
sometimes ache slightly.
In more severe cases the discharge
Is profuse and yellowlsh, ulcers may
form, and the Inflammation may even
extend to the deeper structures o. the
eye, and 30 destroy the sight
One of the chronic forms OF conjunc-
tivitis Is that known as trachoma, or
granular lids. This Is very difficult to
cure, and often results in a permanent
injury to vision. 1t Is also quite con-
| taglous. Indeed, all forms Of sore eye
are probably contagious, but SOME are
more 30 than others, and for this rea-
son the most scrupulous precautions
should be taken to protect the other
members Of the family when one has
any form of conjunctivlt!s. The suffer.
er should sleep in bed by himself, and
should have his own towels, wash-raG
or sponge, and handkerchicfs; and
these, when soiled, should be thorough
| ly boiled In separate vessel, ant
should not go into the common wash.
The treatment Of simple conjunctiv!
tbs consists chiefly in cleanliness. The
eyes should be bathed often in luke
warm water containing a pinch of salt
or in solution of boric acid, and some
of the solution should be dropped intt
the eye, so as to wash away the dis
charge.
The eyes should be shielded from thu
light by smoked glasses or goggles.
Little squares of cloth, cut larg'
enough to cover the eye, may be placet
on a cake of Ice. When cold they cal
be laid on the eye, and changed as sooI
as they become warm. This application
is often very grateful to the sufferer
and is useful In subduing the iuhamma
tlon.
If the trouble does not quickly sub
side under this simple treatment, ply
siclan should be consulted, FOR the ey,
Is very delicate organ, and lrremedia
BILE mischief may result II Inflammation
Is allowed to run.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15
HAND aRENADEs OF WAR OF '12.
Old-Time Ordnance Found mt Fort
Henry-How They Were Used.

Old-Time Ordnance Found mt Fort
Henry-HOw They Were Used.
While examining the contents Of the
ordnance storehouse at Fort McTIenry
Lieut.. ]. L. Holcombe, of the 12Srh
coast artillery, discovered several
boxes of old hand grenades which are
supposed to be more than 100 years
old, says the Baltimore American.
The missiles are Of the earliest make
used by the United States government,
and were probably placed at the his
torlc old fort when 1t was first erected
in 1912. Owing to the way In which
they were packed the grenades had
only the slightest trace Of rust upon
them.
The discovery Of the weapon recalls
a bit of the ancient history Of the
country. In explaining their use Lieut.
Holcombe said that the grenades were
handled only by the grenadlers of the
ship, who, walking out upon the yard
arms Of the old fashioned fighting ves-
sells, threw them into the ranks Of the
enemy. An explosion followed which
created havoc.
They weigh about four pounds and
are shaped after the fashion Of the
bombs used by anarchists, and are
iron and loaded with gunpowder.
Several days after the discovery one
Of the new recruits at the fort was
found trying to dry the powder in one
Of the missiles by roasting 1t on the
fire. A report was made to Lieut..
Watson, in command Of the post, who
said that he intended to write to the
authorities and ask permission to
dump them In the middle of Chesa-
peake bay, as they were so old fashion
ed that they would be of practically no
use whatever in modern warfare.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15
CHAPTER XIV.

Cnrumilla, after concealing, with that
Indian skill he so thoroughly possessed,
the young ladies at spot where they
were thoroughly protected from bullets,
had placed himself, rife In hand, not by
the side of the two riders, but, with
characteristic redskin prudence, he am
buscaded himself behind the carriage,
probably rejecting that he represented
the entire infantry force, and not caring,
through point Of honor, very absurd in
his opinion, to expose himself to death
not only certain but useless to those he
wished to defend.
within range of the persons they were
pursuing, stopped and by their gestures
seemed to evince hesitation the fugi-
tives did not at all understand, after the
fashion in which they had hitherto been
pursued. The motive for this hesitation,
which the Frenchman and his companions
could not know, and which perplexed
them SO greatly, was veryUsimple.
Oarnero, for 1t was the generals capa-
taz who was pursuing the carriage, with
his poems, all at once perceived, with a
secret pleasure, 1t Is true, though he was
careful not to let his companions notice
1t, that while they were pursuing the
carriage other horsemen were pursuing
them, and coming up at headlong speed.
On seeing this, as we said, the party
halted, much disappointed and greatly
embarrassed as to what they had better
do.
They were literally placed between two
fires, and were the attacked instead Of
the assailants; the situation was crit
ical, and deserved serious consideration.
Carnero suggested a retreat remarking
with a certain amount Of reason that the
sidss were No longer equal and that sue
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15
No Proposal Yet.

Miss Yerner-"Mr. Sloman Is such
an excitable person, so effervescent, as
1t were"
Miss Wise-"I should think you'd
be the last person In the world to call
him 'effervescent'
Miss Yerner-"Why so?-
Miss Wise-"I notice you haven't
succeeded In making him pop -
Philadelphia Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15
Don't Mention It.

"Pop!"
Eyes, my son."
'What Is nom-de-plume?
"Why, it's mans pen name, my
boy"
well, pop, that's not the name you
call your fountain pen when 1t won't
work !"-Yonkers Statesman.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15

The Sahara has over one-half the
area Of the United States Its popu-
latlon Is very small for It's area. The
Libyan and Nubian deserts are only Q
continuation Of 1t to the Red Sea.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15

"Pa," asked the wise little boy, "how
do they dock ship?"
Mr.. Wise never looked up from his
paper, but answered off-hand:
"Dock ship? Why--er-why, they
cut of its rudder, Of course Judge.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15
Listening for Bomh.

''what makes Bllkins jump 80 at ev.
cry little noise?"
"Hes been over In Russia a year
and it's got to be habit with him.
Detroit Free Press.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15

"Of the Making of Magazines"
Prospective Customer-Have you tho
Uptonow magazine?
News Stand Proprietor Ito asslstant)
Billy, refer to your index and see u
we have the Uptonow w?-Puck.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15

Potatoes and meat aren't the only
things that should not be swallowed
whole. For instance, there's compli.
menta
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-11-15

Even fishermen will not believe each
others fish storieA
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Weekly Cotton Statement.

New Orleans, May 3.-Secretary Hester s weekly New Orleans Cotton exchange statement, issued before the close of bus mess today, shows a decrease in the movement into sight compared with the days ending this date last year in round figures, 13,0OO bales, decrease un- der the same days year before last of SS,- GOO, and an increase over the same time in 1904 of 49,O00.
 For the 10 days of May the totals show a decrease under last year of 25,000, a decrease under the same period year be- fore last of SS0O0, and an increase over the same time in 1904 of 49,000.
 For the 252 days of the sesason that have elapsed the aggregate is ahead of the 252 days of last year 257000, ahead of the same day year before last, 94S 600 and ahead of 1904 by 3196,OO0.
 The amount brought into sight during the past week has been 95,029 bales, against ,59S for the days ending this date last year, 1S2, 737 year before last and 46,303 same time in 1904; and for the 10 days of May it has been Al $40, against 166,02l last year, 262,92O year before last and 5o7 707 same time in 1904.
 The movement since September l shows receipts at all United States ports 9463,- SO9, against 7,251,sn last year, S796,69S year before last and 6,926,S76 same time in 1904. Overland across the Mississippi, OnlO dllQ 1OlOIIldC TlVtIS lO HoItHcIh mills and Canada, 1,106002, against SS9,- 1S7 last year, 96S,54o year before last and 8S7627 same time in 1D4; interior stocks in excess of those held at the close of the commercial year, 242,5S1, against 2l3,- 030 last year, 334,973 year before last and 154, 40 same time in 1904 southern mills takings 1,933,0O0, against 1.S1S.610 last year. 1,69T ,167 year before last and 1,5SO,619 same time in 1904.
 These made the total movement for the 252 days of the season from September l to date, 12,745, 392 against 10,175,69S last year, Il, ,797,37S year before last and 9,549,- 532 same time in 1904
 Foreign exports for the week have been S3, ,576, against 73,144 last year, making the total thus for for the season 1885, ,081, against 5,736,175 last year, an increase of 2O9 9OS.
 Northern mills takings and Canada during the past seven days show de- crease of 17022 as compared with the cor responding period last year, and their total talkings since September 1 have in- creased 200,361. The total takings of American mills, north, south and Canada, thus far for the season have been 4,3lS,124. against 4,00S, ,006 last year. These include 2,340, ,351 by northern spinners, against 2l9,- 990.
 Stocks at the seaboard and the twen- ty-nine leading interior centers have de- creased during the week 52931 bales, against a decrease during the correspond ing period last season of 44,563 and are now 1656 larger than at this date In 1906
 Including stocks left over at ports and interior towns from the last crop and the number of bales brought into sight thus far from the new crop, the supply to date is 13,043, 162, against 1O,620,229 for the same period last year.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Worlds Visible Supply.

New Orleans, May 1O.-Secretary He's ter's statement of the worlds visible sup ply of cotton made up from special cable and telegraphic advices compares the fig- ures of this week with last week, last year and the year before. It shows de- crease for the week just closed of 210,12S, against a decrease of 153,955 last year and a decrease of 13,3H year before last.
 The total visible is 4,616,069. against 4,923,197 last week. 4,0S7,774 last year, and 4064, LAS year before last. Of this the total of American cotton is 3,191,069. against 3.36S, ,197 last week, 2,537,774 last year and 2.764. AS year before last. and of all other kinds, including Egypt, Brazil. India, etc, 1.422, ,00o against 1,455,0O0 last week, 1.550000 last year, and 100000 year before last.
 The total worlds visible supply of cotton as above shows a decrease com pared with last week of '2l0,17S, an in- crease compared with last year nf 525.- 295, and an increase compared with year before last of 548, ,627.
 Of the worlds visible supply of cotton as above there is now afloat and held in Great Britain and continental Europe, 2 ,762 ,Gc, against 100000 last year and l. g70, GOO year before last; in Egypt, 144,O00, against 900 last year and 186,0OO year before last; in India, S40,000, against l. O70, 900 last year and S77,000 year before last: and in the United States 903, GOO. against S90.000 last year and 1,031 900 year before last.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11

receipts. s94; shipments, 2s2o: sales, 2s2o;' stock, e4G9.
 Columbus. Miss: Receipts s5; ship ments, 2S9; stock, 4793.
 Dallas: Shipments, S9; stock, 142.
 Eufaula: Receipts, 21; shipments, o6' stock, 432
 Greenvine: Receipts. IS; shipments. 26l; stock, 2039.
 Greenwood, S. C.: Receipts, 7s5l ship ments, 15S; stock, 7SS
 Helena: Receipts, BOT; shipments, ds; stock, 529S.
 Receipts, 1880; shipments, 22s7; stock, 25,-
 Macon: Receipts, %; shipments, l2o;
 Meridian. Receipts, 656; shipments. 1a4; stock, 5661.
 Montgomery: Steady; middling, Il; re- ceipts, 1903; shipments, 1887; sales, 1851; stock 9697
 Nashville Firm; middling, Il; receipts s26; shipments, S46; stock, 2230.
 Natchez: Receipts, S5; shipments looi sales, 45; stock, Sill Newberry; Receipts, 300; shipments 800; stock, S25
 Raleigh Steady; middling. 129s; re- eeipts. 355 shipments, 250; stock, Sl6. Rome: Receipts, 502 shipments, AL
 Selma: Receipts. ss shipments, 7s5;
 shreveport: Firm; middling, 111s re- ceipts All; shipments, 2472; sales. 12O; stock 571S.
 viciSsburg: Receipts. 115; shipments. S49: stock, 11,045.
 Yazoo City: Shipments, 54l; stock, S53O
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
CITY ORDINANCES.


 IMPROVEMENT ORDINANCE NO S9i.
 (New Series)
 To provide for paving Second alley be- tween the east line of Seventeenth street and the west line of Eighteenth street.
 and First alley from Twenty-third street to Twenty-sixth street:
 Section 1. Be 1t ordained by the Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham that Sec ond alley from the east liae of Seven- teenth street to the west line of Eigh- teenth street and First alley from Twenty third street to Twenty-sixth street be paved with vitrihed brick Provided. however, that the paving shall not ex- tend into any of the intersectlng streets Sec. 2. Be 1t further ordained that the cost of constructing the aforesaid i'm provements shall be assessed and levied upon and against the property abutting on the portions of said said alleys im- proved to the extent of the increased value of such property by reason of ths special benefits derived from such im- provements and not in excess of the to- tai cost of such improvements
 Provided, however, that no charge as- sessed upon and against any lot or par sel of land shall be greater than the in creased value of such property by reasor'a of the special benefits deriver from the aforesaid improvements See, 3. Be 1t further ordained that the estimated cost of said improvements Is sfVp and that the Board of Mayor and Aldermen will meet on the 9th day of June, 1907, at the council chamber of the city hall of Birmingham at 8 o'clock ?. m. to hear any objections or remon- strances that may be made to said in1- provement. the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used.
 Sec. 4. Be 1t further ordained that full details, drawings, plans and specifications of said work and estimates be prepared by the city engineer as early as prac. tcable and placed by him on file in his office in the city hall of Birmingham not later than two weeks prior to the date named in section 3 of this ordinance. where property owners who may be af- fected by said Improvements may sea and examine the same
 Sec. 5. Be 1t further ordained that the ordinance shall be published by the city clerk in the newspaper published in tho city of Birmingham. doing city printing once week for two consecutive weeks The first publication to be not less than two weeks prior to the date set herein at which the Board of Mayor and Aldermen of Birmingham will meet to hear objec- tions or remonstrances that may be made to said improvements. the manner of making the same or the character of material to be used
 Adopted May l. 1907
 GEO. B. WARD Mayor. Attest: J. c. MURRAY. City Clerk. Age-Herald. May All. 1sw
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
IiverpooI Cotton Market.

Liverpool, May 1O.--Moderate business done in spot cotton; prices points lower American middllng fair, 7.S3; good mid ding, 7.29; middlnig, 675; low middilng, 6.4; good ordinary 5.75; ordinary, 5.a The sales of the day were 5000 bales, of which 300 were for speculation and ex- port and included $500 American. Receipts, %, GOO bales, including 17,900 American. Flu lures opened steady and closed quiet; American mlddling, good ordinary clause May, SPA; May-June, 6.2Sh; June-July, 6.1415: July-August, 6.091A; August-Septem- Der, 59s; September-october. 5.9l; Oeto- her November, 5.s4h; November-Decen- Der. 5.S2; December-January, 5.Sl; Janu- ary- February, 5.791a; February March, 5.sO1k; March-April, 5.82.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Daily Cotton Movement.

Ddliy OOttOn movement.
 Galveston: Steady; middling, 12c; net receipts, 3l22; gross receipts, 3122; sales, 145; stock, 773 coastwise 502.
 New Orleans: Firm middling, II 1-16c net receipts, 656; gross receipts, 656; sales 1150; stock, 14,069; Great Britain, 6OO coast wise, 1852.
 Mobile; Firm; middling, 11Hsc; net re- ceipts 9O6; gross receipts, 906; sales, 5O stock 12219; coastwlse, 25S.
 Savannah: Steady; middling, Il 5-16c; net receipts, 2015; gross receipts 20l5; sales, 1S9; stcok 47.454 continent, 111O; coastwise, 1103.
 Charleston: Steady; middling, 1114c; net receipts, '; gross receipts, '; stock, SOS1; coastwise, 250.
 Wilmington: Steady; middling, nAo; net receipts, 254; gross receipts, 254; sales, 57; stock, CHS; coastwise, 102
 Norfolk: Steady; middling, 12Hac; net receipts, 1920; gross receipts, 1420; sales, 19S; stock, 22,039; coastwise, 767.
 Baltimore: Nominal; middling 11Ac; net receipts 649; gross receipts, 649; stock, 9s07; Great Britain, 295O.
 New York: Quiet; mddllng, II BOG; gross receipts, 300; sales, 300; stock, I'll ,753; con tinent. 50.
 Boston; Quiet; middling, Il .sOc; net re- ceipts, 102; gross receipts, 574; Great Bri- Philadelphia: Steady; middling, F. 45c; stock, 14S3.
 Jacksonville: Net receipts, 23; gross re- ceipts 23 coastwise, 23.
 Newport News: Net receipts 45o; gross receipts, 450; stock, 255.
 San Francisco: Net receipts, 674; gross receipts, G74; Japan, 674
 Total today at all ports: Net, 632s; Great rBitain. 41O3; continent, 116O; Japan, 674; stock 5342
 Consolidated at all ports: Net, 60. 435; Great Britain, 57,704; continent, 342S5 Japan, 64.
 Total since September l at all ports: Net, 9,463,s09; Great Britain, 3,547,847; France, S65,69l; continent, 311, ,5S7; Japan, 223,S28.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Feed Stuff.
Fruits and Produce.

Alabama Peas-Crate. $2.
 Florida and Alabama Green Beans Crate, $l.50 to $2.
 Alabama Strawberrles-Crate, S263. Lemons-Per box, extra fancy $5 250D5 50 Cabbage-New South Alabama per crate, S2. .50dS new South Carolina, S2.25. Western Apples-Ben, Davis, $5.5O06; Colorado, boxes. $2.50.
 California Seeding Oranges-$3. 75QD4 5O. Florida Oranges-s3. BQ4.50.
 Onions-New crop, pound. Sc; Texas Silver skin In bu. crates. $2.00.
 Northern Potatoes-Per bushel, S1. Hcns-35045c; broilers, 15W4c.
 Eggs-17c.
 Butter-Fresh, 12kc; renovated. 2sc; creamery, 34c.
 Cheese-Full cream, per pound, 161R6l171hc. Tomatoes-Florida, $3; choice, 225. New Turnips-Per crate, S2.25. Nuts-English walnuts 15c per pound: pound; flberts, 121Ac per pound: oceans zoe per pound; mixed nuts, 12hc per pound.
 Haisins-Two crown layers, s2; three crown layers. s2.25.
 Dates-Per case, 30 pound case. s225 Bigs-Layers. 5 crown. S1lO; crown. s1.25 per box.
 Peanuts-Fancy. per pound. 71kc; choice. SIC.
 Alabama Lettuse-Crate. s1.50@1.75. Cucumhers-Crate S2a2.5O. Egg Plants-Crate, s2G2. 50.
 Squashes-Crate, $20250.
 New Irish Potatces-Crate, $1.75; barrel. s4.25d5.25
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Coffee Market.

New York, May 10.-The market for coffee futures opened steady at unchanged pri .es to decline of points in response to lower French cables than expected and a little scattering liquidation. One time April showed a loss of 10 points on bids, but prices remained around the opening figures, as rule until near the close, when there was a slight improve ment on trade buying. The market closed steady. net unchanged to five points lower, April being the only month to show a loss. Sales, 30,50O bags. May. 555: July, $40; September. 5.35; December, 5.35 @5 40; March, 5.40Q5.4 45.
 Spot coffee quiet; No. Rio, 6h; Santos, No. 4, 71k; mild, dull; Cordova, 9q12h
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
COTTON IS LOWER AND LESS ACTIVE Close is 1 Point Up 10 5 Net
 Lower LIQUIDATION RATHER FREE The Opening Is Steady at Small De- cline on Lower Gables and Early
 Forecast for Clear
 Weather.
LIQUIDATION RATHER FREE

New York, May 10-The cotton market was less active and continued irregular with prices ral1ying in the afternoon. The close was steady at a net advance of point to a decline of points. The open ing was steady at a decline of 1 to 5 points in response to lower cables and the favorable early forecast calling for clear weather in the belt.
 July shot up to last nights prices right after the call on covering, but the general list worked lower on prospects for bet ter weather, liquidation and bear pres sure, and prices during the middle of the morning were about to points net lower, with the chief loss on the new months.
 Later the market was steadied by cov- ering, the continued bullish crop reports from the south, bull support in the sum- mer months and private reports claiming bad weather in the central and western belts. July advanced to 1O.79 or points net higher and the new crop rallied to point or. two over last nights finals, but eased off slightly toward the close under realizing.
 Southern spot markets reported early were unchanged to l4c higher and bull ish visible supply statement was looked for tomorrow following a moderate into sight movement for the week.
 Receipts at the ports today, 10S2S bales, against 9SO1 last week. and 10,s52 last year.
 For the week, 65.0O0 bales, against 72, ,S26 last week and 6s,247 last year.
 Todays receipts at New Orleans. 656 bales, against 1160 last year and at Hous- ton 2SS4 bales, against 1511 last year.
 NaNA N0rL Hof&oa E,1%urae
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Interior Movement.

Houston: Steady; middling, 12c; net re- ceipts, 2SS4; gross receipts, 2SS4; shipments, 4104; sales, 115; stock, SO024.
 Augusta: Steady; middling. 12Ac; net receipts, 356; gross receipts, 356; ship ments IT; sales. 194; stock. 21,442.
 Memphis: Steady; middling, 11Hac; net receipts. 1546; gross receipts, 1760; sip ments 1863; sales, 1700; stock 134,1SS.
 St. Louis: Steady middling, 111ac; net receipts, 262; gross receipts, 1260; ship ments, 1903; stock, 37,4sl.
 Cincinnati: Net receipts, 457; gross re- ceipts. 457; shipments 3S0; stock. 93s6
 Louisville: Firm; middling, 11I2c; net receipts, 222; gross receipts, 228; ship ments, 22S; shipments, 8; sales, 1s9; stock,
 Total today: Net receipts, 5727; gross receipts, 6945; shipments, 7235; sales, 219S, stock, 232,771.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1907-05-11
Cotton Recelnts.

New York, May 10.-The following are the total net receipts of cotton at all ports since September 1;
 Galveston, 3,76O,74S; New Orleans 2,1S9,- 7s3S; Mobile, 247.36S; Savannah, 1,41302e; Charleston, 145 497 Wilmington, Sl72lS; Norfolk 541 927; Baltimore. 59,2l1; New York, 21,044; Boston, 70,329; Newport News, 34,9O1, Philadelphia. 7677; San Fran cisco, 75577; Brunswick, 154,323; Port Townsend, 1S0, Ill; Pensacola, ,4SS; Port land, Ore, 900; Port Arthur and Sabine Pass, 1S2S29; Jacksonville, 746S; Laredo, 494; minor ports, 13,Ol6. Total, 9,465,SO9 haleA