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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

hand, was anxious to make an expert
ment with Phoebe but of quite diff
ferent nature; it was an open question
which would prevail.
Are you very busy at present?" l
inquired.
Phoebe hesitated. "If you mean
have l many platonic friends, have
three"
AT Christmas there were ten,"
said, severely.
Phoebe looked penitent-Or was 1t
only for me to see the length of her
lashes?
"Who are they?" demanded.
''Mr. Elliot, Mr.. Bruce and Jack Rog-
ers."
Hum" | murmured, "Elliot has
ESQ year; Bruce has to keep home
for three sisters, and Rogers is lame
and consumptive, | see."
II was bitterly disappointed" sigh
ed Phoebe.
Yes | agreed "all the nice ones
have irretrievably committed them.
selves. 1t is hard luck"
Phoebe flushed Indignantly. 81 did
not mean that" she exclaimed hotly.
'rhe truth is,' | said, you are dis
appointed that those three did not dc
likewise"
Phoebe was seriously annoyed. 81
thought at least, Mr.. Temple, you were
educated enough to appreciate friend
ship in its highest FORM" she said frig
Idly, ''instead of making it the target
for your subtle wit"
accepted the reproof-I deserved
1t.
81 am wondering whether my at
tempt to appreciate friendship in 1T
highest form will be doomed to fail
ure," | remarked pleasantly, after
minute or two's silence.
Yours" Phoebe was startled ou
Of her cloak of righteous Indignation.
"Oh, yes Didn't you known" / re
piled. 81 followed your example jus
after Christmas l thought you woul
have heard. There were no lack O
comments, assure you"
"But | thought you disapproved @
the whole thing" said Phoebe, with a
injured air.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
PLATONIC FRIENDSHIP
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81 LATONIC friendship" observed
Phoebe, dreamily, SHOULD be en-
couraged by every parent"
at never will be- | asserted.
She looked at ME critically. you
say that because that is what you
hope"
Indeed, no." l replied energetically.
Il am past the age TO need anyone ~
encourage my friendships"
"Ah!" said Phoebe thoughtfully.
"You will approve of platonic friend
ship?" l queried.
Il do," she said, warmly, "It is the
ideal"
THE difficulty ls," 1 remarked, "a
few of us maintain the ideal"
"The frailty of man. quoth Phoebe.
''Or woman" l intcrpolated.
Yes agreed Phoebe. at really Is
dlsheartening."
which," l querled.
Phoebe ignored the question. "Di-
rectly one begins thoroughly to under
stand man, she hesitated.
80 your experiments have not al
ways been successful" 1 remarked.
Phoebe sighed plaintively.
''You are persevering," l observed.
''rhe cause Is good" she said.
had suspicion that for some time
Phoebe had been endeavoring to make
experiments with me. l. on the other
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

"You-and others-converted me-" l
said, maliciously.
Phoebe made an exclamation which
might have been anything.
"In fact" l continued, II am quite
an advocate Of platonic friendship now.
| have one fear, though"
"What Is that?" asked Phoebe sharp
ly.
"That ours should, as so many of
yours have done, have an untimely
ending
Phoebe jumped to conclusions.
"You mean," she said, anXiously,
"that you want to end it."
"Well," l admitted, "it is something
like that"
Phoebe paused moment. 81 know
who it is" she said defiantly.
"Do you?" l said politely.
"Yes," exclaimed Phoebe, scornfully.
"It's Dora Russell. might have
known it long ago"
miss RUSSELL" remarked blandly,
sis a charming girl"
"She is a detestable flirt,"f said
Phoebe, spitefully.
81 thought you were such friends"
81 never could see that she was pret-
ty,' exclaimed Phoebe.
zone never thinks of appearances in
an ideal friendship l remarked truth
fully.
Phoebe's face was in the shadow. 81
suppose | may congratulate you soon?"
she said in an expressionless voice.
"I'm not quite sure" l replied. "I
hope so.'
81 hope you will be very happy" she
said, and detected the faintest catch
in her breath.
"I'm sure SHALL" said and
paused.
Phoebe looked suddenly tired.
81 wonder IL you would mind going
now" she said. with a pathetic little
smile. "I have wretched headache
and-er-Mr. Temple, Dora is really q
very nice girl. and you know l think
she's pretty, too"
"My conscience smote me.
"Phoebe," l exclaimed impulslvely
She looked at me.
"Miss Russell Is engaged"
Phoebe put her hand to her heat
wearily. EYES," she said. "You tol(
me so minute ago. congratulate
YOU"
"But, it's not to me-" I explained
"Its to Mark Brown. That's why
don't think she'll care to continue he
friendship with me much longer. D,
you see?"
"Ah!" Phoebe drew in long breath
"What / really came for this after
noon," l continued, looking into he
eyes. "was to ask you If you'd take pity
, on me-"
Phoebe hesitated. "You mean pla
tonic" she said.
9 "No," I said, boldly; 81 don't meal
platonic-I'm tired Of platonic. meal
, something quite different" and reach
ed out and took her two hands in mine
= London Mail.
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Caution,

limitations have been placed upon the
market so closely resemblina Allc ck's
Pla ters in general appearance as to he
well calculated to deceive. 1t is however,
in general appearance only that they
compare with Allcocks, for thev are not
only lacking in the best elements which
have made Allcock's 50 efficient, but are
often harmful in their effects. Remember
that Allcock's are the original and only
geuuin porous plasters-the best external
remedy known-and when purchasing
plaSters the only safe way is to always
insist upon having Allcock's.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
Proof Positive.

Bertha-But, papa, what have you
against Charles? Wouldn't he make a
good husband?
Father-He's fool, and besides he's
only after your money.
Bertha-Oh, papa, know he would
marry me without penny.
Father-You see? He's even more
Of a fool than l thought lie Pele-
Mele.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

The new servant had presented her
references and the mistress read them
over, declares writer in Answers,
with doubtful eye.
II am not quite satisfied with your
references, Jane" she said.
"Nayther am l, num-" responded the
stalwart maid, but they're the best l
could get"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

the Sphinx Wall the
financial s
OF
railroad domination
months before Harrmns
family
s railway
esoutely and forceuly, Is
medium build with
trimmed
would in
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
IRRIGATION IN CANADA.
Alberta Country Fast Coming to the
Front.

The Canadian Pacific Railway COM
pany is now engaged in great irriga-
tion work, just east of Calgary, that
will eventually bring under water
l.5O0, 900 acres of as fine land as there
is in all of Canada. They have Just
thrown open to settlement the first
block of l10, 200 acres, which they are
selling at from $500 to $25 90 per
acre. In connection with this irri-
gated land they are selling -irigable
lands at from $1,000 to SIS 90 per acre,
which cannot be surpassed for grazing
purposes, and affords a range where
stock may Craze throughout the entire
year without shelter.
The future of Western Canada, and
particularly the southern portion of AL
berta province, is assured. Calgary,
its metropolis, a city OF 10000 inhab-
itants, comosed largely of Americans,
is a live, up-to-date city. Its retail
business is in the hands Of bright, pro-
gressive business men, who handle
enormous stocks. There are number
of jobbing houses located there, and a
home market for stock is afforded by a
large packing house. Along the line of
the Canadian Pacific railway in South
ern Alberta, there have been twenty
elevators established the past year, to
be followed by thirty more next year,
so that there will be no shortage for
the immense crops produced in this
section.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
The Business View.

Brown-The insolence Of that Gold
berger! He says he'd gladly give fifty
marks to box my ears. What do you
think of that?
Moss-If l were you I'd wait little
longer-perhaps he'll give hundred
Fliegende Blaetter.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

IN American CORE
'pon d emit. His
riends in Russia,
impressed by his IA
niliarity with the
government and in
stitutions of a free
country, have pre-
vailed on him to
run for the district
Of Minsk.
DR.. Hourwich has
had a varied and
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
Uncle Allen.

"Let me see," mused Uncle Allen
Sparks, "in the old days, when we
couldn't charge it up to grip what was
it we used to call this rocky sort of feel
ing we all have just after the Christmas
festiyities?"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
Valid Excuse.

Indignant Matron Tin crowded car)-
Sir when so many elderly women are
standing up why don't you rise and offer
one of them your seat?
Seated Passenger with Dignity You
are laboring under a mistake, madam.
am the Bearded Lady.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
AN AMERICAN IN RUSSIA.

Running as an Independent Candf-
date for n Seat in the Duma.
An American citizen Is candidate
for the Russian Duma He is DR.. Isaac
A. Hourwich. who went to Russia as
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

In pulling down the old cathedral Of
Metz a strong box has been found con-
tanning coins and watches valued at
f1O0 600
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
impending.

Reporter-Colonel you have read what
Senator Gotleft says about the country
facing an industrial crisis. Do you think
his fears are justified?
Eminent Statesman-So far as he is
concerned, young man, they are. He is
face to face with the dreadful alternative
of going to work at something or starving
to death.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
10 CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY

Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE Tablets
Druggists refund money If it fails to cure. E. W
GROVES signature is on each box Csc.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
EcOnOn ".

"What's the matter with that man?"
asked the dealer, after the customer had
gone out. HE got mad when l tried to
sell him a Christmas tree"
That's Uppem," said one of his neigh
bors. Hes rich and proud, but stingy.
He hangs all his Christmas presents on
his family tree."-Chicago Tribune.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15
BAD BLOOD
THE SOURCE OF ALL DISEASE

Every part the body the blood for nourment and
strength When this life flowing through the
purity and richness assured of perfect and uninterrupted health;
ecau blood Is disease When however,
the body weak polluted blood the
germs collect and the
Pusuar upons pmpe rash and the different skin
show that the in and diseased
acid of irritating
the result morbid unhealthy matter the blood and Rheumatism
tarrh Scrou Contagious Blood Poison depeatd blood
disorders that will continue the
These impurities posons find the ways
Often sluggish condition SYSTEM
OF bodily waste leaves the refuse and matters
form uric and other acids which taken the blood and
throughout the Coming contact with contagious diseases
another for the poisoning blood breathe the
microbes Malaria into and when these
sufficient quantity becomes carrier disease instead
unfortunate inherit bad blood perhaps
constitutional disease ancestors is handed to them and they
constantly annoyed and troubled with it. Bad blood
and until this vital fluid cnsed and purified the body
For blood troubles
discovered
posons supplies the heau properties needs completely
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

Trying to avoid work is often the
hardest tind.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-03-15

j FaHSs,S s,.an5 a's1e'aPs se.s s';s''se s'
couraged by every parent"
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-07-06
NEWS OF OUTSIDE MINING CAMPS


suma Hills property. Hayes and Mon
nette. who recently too over the Rea-
gan lease have started a 2o0-foot shaft.
Shipping ore Is still being taken out Of
the old shaft. The other leases are all
looking we'll
Leasers on the Therein ground are
developing some good ore. but nothing
Of a sensational character has been en-
countered since the strike on the Gal
lagher lease.
YAx1vrEw
The Golden Eagle Leasing company
has opened up a large body of rich sui
phide ore. carrying a large percentage
of gold. The vein has widened to IA
inches at a depth of 20 feet.
The Fairview Dromedary Leasing
company has leased a block Of ground
on the Dromedary Hump. Immediately
adjoining the block that is now being
operated by the Dromedary Hump Leas-
on a large scale within the next ten
days.
The new engine has been installed on
the Golden Boulder, in the tunnel and
the shaft which has been sunk nifty
feet from the tunnel level. will be sent
down to depth as rapidly as possible.
The 40-horse power engine and com
pressor outfit. ordered sometime ago. for
the Dromedary Hump. has been located
and will arrive at the mine within a
week.
The Dromedary Hump Leasing com
pany's shaft is down 100 feet and the
long delayed hoist has been located al
Fallon. A thirty foot crosscut was
driven on the vein from the 1O0-foot
level but the lack of power made prog
ress very slow.
Deep sinking is developing better val
ues :the shaft. as 1t nears the 1O0-foot
mark. has been breaking into quarts
carrying high values, due to it's proxim-
ity to the vein. From now on a crosscut
drift over to the vein will be made
every so feet. The duartx-porphyry
formation. cut in such good form in the
old shaft. is expected to make a solid
body Of high grade with $50 or 200 feet
of depth.
The Hot Onion steamed up with Its
1s-horse power hoist this week, which
was dropped to the 5o-foot level with
a windlass. At the present time the
41oAs III tfiC Sidlt Ia cACCilcut
and the fresh start is taken with tho
most aupcicious outlook.
The shops are being erected on the
Nevada Hills Extension. the deep shaft
Is under way. h hosting plant has
arrived at Fallon. and preparations are
completed for exploring the ground
thoroughly. J. M. Lind is in charge OF
the work. which Is under the general
direction of w. H. Weber.
A force of men are now working or
the Fairview claim of the Fairviev
Eagle. near the point of the original
discovery of ore in place, for this camp
In a cut there silver-lead ore of excel
lent value was found. and it was this
showing that impressed George Wing.
field with the prospects here. at the
time he made the first deal of the camp
and purchased the Fairview Eagle
ground.
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-07-06
PROPERTIES Are
oEyTIN0 GOOD ORE

A big ledge carrying heavy values In
gold as we'll as silver has been cut al
70 feet in leases 7 and 5 on the Spider
Wasp. These leases are being operated
by the Spider-Wasp Leasing Co., OF
while George Watt of Austin is one OF
the leading spirits. The o is rich in
%sulphides, and shows free gold. The
Toohey lease. now operated by the Ne
vada Wonder Mining and Milling Co.,
is also in rich ore in the tunnel. and is
ready for a big shipment. which will
be made in the very neal future.
Alexander Johnson, the general mana
ger of the Spider-wasp Mining Co, re-
turned to the district a day or two ago,
after an absence of about W. weeks,
and says that the 40-horse power hoist
is now on the road from Fallon. Two
shifts are working in the vertical shaft,
and two in the incline. The forme is
down 65 feet. and the latter o 40
feet. The intention is to crosscut in the
vertical at the 100-foot level. and at 90
feet in the incline. Sinking in the verti-
cal shaft will be continued until it is
down at least 500.
Many of the latest assays Of rock
from the Nevada Wonder are showing
values ranging from $1,000 to $1,2oO to
the tor. Much of the ore. In addition
to being rich in sulphides. is yellow with
free gold. The ratio of the W. metals
is half and half. These statements are
not mere guess work. They have been
made by the management. which is we'll
known for the conservatism of its an
nouncements. Five lodges of bonanza
ore have so far been uncovered. The
indications are that there are others.
The development work, aided by two
hoists. is being pushed with great vigor
in a permanent shaft. and in three
tunnels. 1t is in two of the latter that
the highest grade rock is being taken
out. The permanent shaft Is not yet
in ore. the intention being to sink at
500 feet. and crosscut at various
levels. A great deal of ore is being
sacked. The fourth shipment was made
this week--Wonder Mining News
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-07-06


The ore shoot on the Toltec. four miles
south of Nelson. has doubled In size
in the last few weeks. being now fou
sacks OF ore have been taken but hat
will run over SLOT a ton.
The shaft on the Searchlight Quaker
group is down 235 feet and the last If
teen feet has been In ore.
A new strike Of ore was made last
week In the Silver Legion Mob Hill.
The ore is an iron sulphide. carrying
both gold and silver and the find was
made at the end of the west drift on
the 1o0-foot level. about IS feet from
the shaft. The main ore body in the
east drift is four to five feet wide and
run $40 a tor. A shaft Is being sunk
on the Erie group. between the wyom-
ing Searchlight and the Santa Barbara
properties. and has recahed a depth of
80 feet.
The surface strike of $500 ore on the
Searchlight-Spokane which was re-
ported last week, is growing more SEN
sational as the vein is being opened up.
A shaft has been started and will be
sent to water level. The hiatt is being
sunk on the vein and the rock. which
Is averaging 500 a ton Is being sacked
for shipment.
Two feet Of quartz. with a streak
Of picture rock running through 1t. has
been opened up in the forty-foot shaft
on the Searchlight-C omstock.
A contract has been let for hauling is
tons Of ore from the Techaticup mine
to the railroad at S~earchlight. Samples
Of the rock average nearly 1000 a ton.
Superintendent Oracle says he has cut
four feet of 400 rock at 400 feet and
has followed II down 200 feet, from
which point drifts have been run fifty
feet along the vein.
The Searchlight Extension shaft is
down $50 feet and o hoist has been
ordered for the property.
sHv1M x1ouoKs
The Seven Troughs kindergarten mine
last week shipped fou wagon loads OF
ore to the smelter. the rock averaging
more than $500 a tor
A gasoline hoist has been installed
on the Thor, by the Seven Troughs
Michigan Leasing company.
The incline shaft on the Seven
Troughs Buckhorn. is down 147 feet. Al
the bottom Of the shaft the ledge is
seven feet wide and no hanging wall in
sight. Samples Of the ore run $50 to
$4,000 a ton.
The Greenwood and Davis lease on the
zine Gold. the Yellow Dog lease on the
Yellow Dog claim Of the Fine Gold COM
pany and the King lease on h Therein
company's property. have been consoli-
dated and incorporated under the name
of the Royal Metals Mining and Leas-
ing company.
The Seven Troughs Junior Mining
company has started a shaft that will
be put down 200 feet. on it's group OF
four claims one mile east of Vernon.
The tunnel on the Syndicate claim OF
the Seven Troughs Eclipse, is in IS feet
on a three-foot ledge. Picked samples
run as high as $4,000.
Eight leasers are at work or the Ma
The Goldfield news. [volume] (Goldfield, Nev.) 1904-1911, 1907-07-06

district has just been bonde to Julius
Lemle of Beatty. New, and associates
for $4,000. This is said to be very
rich ground. 1t was recently located
by Bert Shively of Rhyolite. The new
people will start work at once.
The West Extension has made a rich
uncovering in it's north crosscut. The
ore will go into the thousands. 1t is
full of free gold and among the richest
yet found On the property.
In the matter of rapid installation OF
machinery Superintendent Smith of the
Mayfiower holds the championship rec
ord of the Bullfrog district. 1t was
Just IL days from the time the 1876
horse power engine and The IL drill COM
pressor plant was unloaded from the
cars at Hichs' Siding until the wheels
were given their trial turn. Every
part of the installation worked like a
charm. and permanent running will be-
gin Monday.
The drills will be put to work on
the 800 of the Mayfiower shaft, and this
opening will be carried to the 400-foot
level without stopping for lateral pros
pecting. 1t has been the history of the
Mayhower that the higher grade ore has
been uncovered on the lower levels. The
richest material yet found was on the
300. AT this point the vein was cross
cut for % feet, and exceptional milling
values revealed. From this station a
drift has been carried a distance Of
120 feet. all the way in good ore. Lenses
of high grade going into the thousands
have been encountered on this level.
1t is the opinion of Superintendent
Smith that when the 400 is reached that
the laterals will not only show increased
values. but that substantial bod
les of shipping material will be encount-
cred.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-08

Flowers of the jonquil, white hya-
cinth and snowdrop all possess a poi
sonous nature, the narcissus being also
particularly deadly, so much. indeed
that to chew small scrap of one of
the bulbs may result fatally. while the
juice of the leaves is an emetic The
berries of the yew have killed many
persons. and it Is pretty we'll known
nowadays that it is not safe to eat
many peach pits or cherry kernels al
once The lobelias are all dangerous
Lady's slipper polsons in the same
manner as does poison ivy. The bulbs
seem to be the most harmful. Lilies of
the valley are also as much so. There
is enough opium In red poppies to do
mischief and the autumn crocus. IL
the blossoms are chewed, causes vomit-
ing and purging. The leaves and flow
ers of the Oleander are deadly, and the
bark of the catalpa tree is very mis-
chievOus.-American Cultivator.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1907-03-08
Bulbs For the window Garden


Put the bulbs as soon as received in
pots, pans or boxes. water thoroughly.
cover them with two inch layer of
ashes and place them in Il cool. dark
cellar or outdoors until the ground
freezes Bury the pots six inches deep
in soil and leave them alone for five or
six weeks except for moderate water
ing if the season is very dry The
whole secret of bulb culture is to get
a big growth of roots without starting
the tops until the bulbs are actually
wanted for forcing When the ground
begins to freeze bring the bulbs into a
cellar the temperature of which should
he 40 to 80 degrees Begin forcing at
GO degrees. Most American living
rooms are too hot and dry for the best
results In growing plants. Try to keep
the temperature below II degrees. A
pan of water on the stove or register
will supply moisture to the air After
forcing begins apply plenty of water.
Don't sprinkle the surface daily.
Plant hyacinths singly in five or six
inch pots. leaving a third Of the bulb
dDONt lut sui. OCT tliItt W IlNt Tulips
in a five inch pot Use three or four
bulbs of narcissl in five inch pot.
Cover these and tulips with an inch of
soil. Plant one oxais in a five inch
pot or two in a six inch pot. Plant
six or eight crocuses in n six inch pot
and cover one inch. The other bulbs
are small. Plant five or six of them in
a five inch pot and cover half an inch.
Bits Of charcoal In the soil will keep 1t
from getting sour
Most of the bulbs can be grown in
sand and water, which avoids all dan
ger of soiling curtains or carpet, but
the bulbs are exhausted by this treat
ment, and you cannot save them to
plant out later In the garden
The Chinese sacred lily is grown in
a shallow bowl of water containing
enough pebbles to hold the bulbs in po-
sition.-Garden Magazine