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The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19
The Double-Barrelcd Cannon.

invented, II was conceived with a
peculiar idea by the inventor, John
Gilleland, member of the Mitchell
Thunderbolts, a local military COM
pany at Athens during the war. The
Mitchell Thunderbolts was a company
composed of men too old for active
service in the field, and was organized
purely for home defense
Mr.. Gilleland, the inventor, believed
that with a cannon Of the double bar
rel pattern he could NOW down
Yankees by the hundreds. He had his
cannon cast at the Athens foundry,
and, when finished it was hauled out
10 the outskirts of the city, where a
test was made. One test was entirely
sufficient to demonstrate that the can
non was rank failure. A 50-foot
chain. with the ends attached to two
cannon balls was the charge. The
balls were rammed into the cannon
good and hard. IL was the inventors
idea that when the cannon was fired
the chain would stretch taut and cut
down everything within it's length
When II was properly loaded 1t was
touched on with great ceremony. One
OF the balls got out a little ahead of
the other. and the devil and Tom
Jones was to pay. 1t had a kind of
circular motion, plowing up about an
acre of ground, tore up corn field,
moved down saplings, and the chain
broke. One of the balls killed young
COW in distant field, while the other
knocked down chimney from a log
cabin. The members of the Thun-
derbolts who went out TO witness the
test scattered as though the entire
Yankee army had turned loose in that
vicinity.
That one test was enough to coz.
vince the inventor that his double
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19

barreled cannon was more disastrous
to the men behind IL than 10 the en-
emy in front. It was drawn back to
the city and was never used again
except to celebrate Democratic vic.
tories, the number of times for this
purpose being limited except in state
campaigns. Several years ago the old
cannon disappeared from in front OF
the city hall, and it was found ia
junk shop, from which IL was rescued,
and after being mounted and placed
in the little park on College avenue.
opposite the federal building, where
it now stands-one of the most inttr.
esting relics of the civil war.
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19
1llnmal1' Il NutF
Nut NFPnEA
Ey Mrs. CHARLES L. HUGHES,
Wife OF Governor ct New York.

her possibly the She is how free from those
rupuon rou lo uc of which men know much and women
so little well onchalf the community which
the graft unknown quantity and pull merely
word that satio, when the ladies have
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19
Wireless Telephony at IS Miles.

Successful experiments In sending
telephone messages by wireless elec,
trio waves over distance OF 40 kilo.
meters. nearly 25 miles. were made
recently by Prof Slaby. The messages
were transmitted between Berlin and
Nauen, and Prof. Slaby says that no
approach TO so great a distance has
ever before been tried Words and
sentences were sent and repeated
back with great distinctnoss. The
success of the experiments is ascribod
to the ISOLATION OF the micro phones
aud TO the damping out OF all foreign
pibrations. Further experiments arc
waited with much interest
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19
LATEST IN LocoMoTIon.
With Curved Shoe One Can Move
Twice as Fast as Without Them.

London.-lt is claimed that anyone
using the new curved shoe represent.
ed in the illustration can move twice
as fast as he can by walking in the
ordinary manner, the shoe causing
the steps to be doubled in length.
The contrivance is the result of much
experimenting and of many modifica
tions of designs. The new walk"
takes less time to learn than skating
and the weight of the shoes Is nOi
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19

There is the devil Of
ralschood. Every lie is
of the devil. There il
no bright future for the
man who cannot be trust4
ed. How many forms
this devil takes on Now
he is the commercial
liar, who sells goods foI
one thing when ne
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19
A HISTORIC CURIOSITY.
Only Double Barreled Cannon in the
World at Athens, Ga.

Atlanta. Ga.-The only double bar.
relied cannon in the world is one of
the historic curiosities OF Athens, Ga.
There is history of unique interest
that goes along with this old cannon.
Resides being the only double bar
relied shooting iron" of this kind ever
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19

think that women as teachers wcll as moth
ors do their full share in shaping the countrys flu
mrc, by shaping its citizens more or less
direct method would be the csscning of this infu-
ence.
Men now respect the opinions of their wives and
mothers, because they know them 10 be uninhucnced
by any but the broad principles OF right and wrong OF
the petty personalities of politics they ksow nothing
and that is the secret OF their influence
The daily democrat. [volume] (Anadarko, Oklahoma) 190?-1908, 1907-07-19
MEMBERS OF FAMILY WHO sHUN
cILDED SOCIETY.

Lonc Since Wearied Of Smart Set
They Live Unostentatiously at Ards
ley Which Mrs. Gould Says Is
the "Rest Spot" Of America.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15

Continued on page y
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15
Lame Back.

This ailment is usually caused by rheu-
matism of the muscles and may be
cured by applying Chamberlain Pain
Balm two or three times day and
rubbing the parts vigorously at each
application. If this does not afford re
lief, bind on piece of flannel slightly
dampened with Pain Balm, and quick
relief is, almost sure to follow. For
sale b. o. o. Krogstad.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15
Winter Rates to Yaquina Bay
0regOn's Great Recreation and Health Re-
sort at the Newport Beaches. Ticket
Sales Resumed November to
May g. 1907

As winter. health and recreation resort
Newport is the one par excellence. Recogniz-
ing this, and wishing to give the people an
opportunity to breathe the fresh. pure ozone
of the ocean, the Southern Pacific and Corval-
lis & Eastern have resumed the sale of tickets
through to Yaquina. From all S. P. points
tickets will be sold through the winter and
spring until May 81 every
Wednesday and Saturday
and from Albany, Corvallis and Philomath on
the Corvallis 4 Eastern tickets will be sold 10
Yaquina and Newport daily.
The rates will be the same as during the sum-
mer, and will be good for return 60 days from
date of sale.
DIR. Minthorn's Sanitary Baths
will be in operation dnring the entire winter
and treatments will be given daily.
Other Health Resorts Closed.
During the winter nearly all other health
resorts are closed or difficult to reach, and
none of them have the advantages of Newport
and vicinity as regards climate, points of
interest, recreation and amusement. For
parties desiring to enjoy fishing, hunting, or
seeing the ocean in sunshine or in storm. this
famous resort is unequaled, the surroundings
are ideal-beautiful scenery, climate mild,
healrhful and invigorating Cottages for rent
cheap, fresh vegetables, mix, honey, fruit ut
lowest possible cost, fish and the famous rock
oyster to be had for the trouble of securing
them.
Full information from any 5. p. or G. 4 Z.
Agent. or from the General Passenger Agent
of either Company.
Rate from Corvallis IN Yaouina "a o5
From Corvallis to Newport, 1915.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15
st. Johns Church.

Services on the first and third Sun.
days of each month. Mathis, Litany
and Sermon, 11:00 a. m. Evensong aud
Sermon, 1880 p. m. Sunday School and
Catechism, 8 AS a. m,
You are cordially invited to attend all
services. Seats free. Bring your
friends. REV. F. OWEN JONES,
Minister in Charge.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15

Bees Laxative Cough Syrup contain
ing Honey and Tar is especially approp-
riate for children, no opiates or poisons
OF any character, conforms to the con-
ditions of the National Pure Food and
Drug Law, June 80, 1906, For Group,
Whooping Cough, etc. 1t expels Coughs
and Colds by gently moving the bowels.
Guaranteed. Sold by Otto o. Krog-
stad' drug store.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15
WE HAVE FOR SALE:


Farm 3 miles north of Toledo, 16O
acres, good barn, ll-room house, over
100 acres in cultivation, good orchard
and good out buildings, Price and
terms reasonable.
l good warehouse and lot, situated on
water front in Toledo.
30 town lots in Toledo.
100 acres on Big Elk. 6 miles from Elk
City; about 20 acres in cultivation, poor
house but good barn, with 5 tons hay;
county road near; lots of grass; good
stock farm. Price, $1,000
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15
Itching Piles.

If you are acquainted with anyone
who is troubled with this dis :ressing
ailment. you can do him no greater
favor than to tell him to try Chamber
lain's Salve. 1t gives instant relief.
This salve also cures sore nipples, letter
and salt rheum. Price 25 cents. For
sale by o. o. Krogstad.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15
Just Received

One car load of -four; one car load of
groceries. dry goods, etc. Now is the
time to call and will quote you prices
that will save you money.
JOHN KENTTA, Siletz, Or.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15

40 acres adjoining Toledo, Is acres
tideland.
5Oxl50 feet in Stanton's addition to
Toledo. Also other city and farm lands
in and near Toledo, Oregon.
ll8 acres, 20 acres pasture, As acres
tideland, the rest brush land; large
eight room house, spring water piped to
house, large barn, 2 large orchards, in
cluding apples, plums and Bartlett
pears; . good horses, harness, new
wagon, plow and drag, head jersey
cows, eight heifers, for $500; or the
best half of the farm for $1,000.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15
Dec. 81, 1906 April /, 1907

SAID pd viii be received 10
"c the are listed to opened in above
sealed envelopes directed to Knott Oregon
Envelopes containing such bids should the
OF The lands which the bids relate
the date upon which the bid Bidders should submit draft on
some Portland bank otherwise exchange outside
banks ~
sup a"d Special Dburn Charge se Agency Oregon
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-02-15

NOTICE Is HEREBY GIVEN That bids will be
described
County, Oregon, schedule forth,
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

It is always better to throw a bOu. quet than a pickle.
 The friends who Gatter us are the ones we say 'uudcrstand' us.
 Nobody knows much, but everybody should know enough not to go to law.
 If you have a good opinion of your self and wish others to have 1t. kecE it to yourself.
 No use talking, 1t Is very hard to feel just right toward a friend after you have heard him praise your enc my.
 We suppose It Is "broadenlug' to travel for the reason that the traveller discovers what a lot Of people there are on earth who never heard of him.
 This Is. what the ambitions of life finally amount tO-that man may have a warm corner and enough to eat when he Is old and that his final ill ness may be a brief one.-Atchis0n Globe.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
ItcbIng Pnlm OIL.

Palm oil" a synonym for graft" is not at all a novelty in this sense. In I627 Middleton wrote that palm oil will make a pursuivant rcleut" The sixteenth aud seventeenth centuries reveIed in varieties of the metaphor. Greene speaks of rubbing palms with "the olle of angels a humorous allu- sion to the coin named after the an gelic figure stamped upon 1t, and "oIl of angels" seems to have been quite a common joke in England. Another writer has a reference to amounting an ecclesiastic in the fist with Indian pyle" Both "unointing" and "greas- ing" were frequently used to mean bribing. even without special mention Of the hand as the part greased. Dry den has "the greaz'd advocate"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
Taaa SssarsEitihna,


 SuperStitlg5ls as to toads having been early iuculcated 1t has been exceed. logly dl6lcuIt 10 get rid of them, One remnant of this ancient crcdulIty still exists. It Is in regard to the absolute lmperishable character of the toad There are well educated Americans who beIh5ve that a toad hops out alive from a slab of stone though he has been Imprisoned there for several mil. Hons Of years. We give in brief Dr. Buckland's experiments with tOaus in 1895. He took twelve toads and had the toads put in twelve cells cut In sandstone, and over these he put plates of glass. They were buried In a gar den for over year. When eXhumed they were all dead. Then some were put iu porous sandstone, and at the end Of u year a few were found great ly emaclatcd." When buried for an other year they all died Toads were IucloSed In wood and they all died The conclusion Is that, deprived of at- mosphcro or without food sOads must die. IT toad as a tadpoIe could have entered crcFfce In a rock. lt might have grown. but would have died in time for want of air and food This toad nonsense is so fneradtcahlc that 1t Is suppos0bIc it never can be dissi- Dated
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
NO. THREE
Gov, HOggatt Gave Third
 Interview

The Daily Alaskan has publish cd al or parts of two interviews given by Gov. Hoggatt at Seattle. Here is 8 third one. It Is taken from the Post TnteNigencer:
 "Goy. Hoggalt, of AlasAs, who has been 10 Seattle for the past three days, leaves for Juneau this evening On the Jefferson. He has been busy ever since he arrived SuCday shaking hands with the crowd Of Nyrtherners now in the city. His recent utterances, iu which be expressed the belief that she terrI- torial government movement for Alaska vas a dead issue, have caused some dis cussion among the Alaska men and citizens of Seattle who are interested in the North. When asked what he considered the ideal form of govern men, for Alaska, Gov. Hoggatt said;
 "'I believe Alaska is at the present time operated under the most nearly ideal plan available. We receive much financial help from the national govern ment, and when there is 8 crime cOu- mitted, the government goes much farther 10 apprehend the offender than we, as full Gedgsd territory, could ever to. However, lam glad to say that Alaska IS fast becoming a very orderly place. We have very little criL4s now, and the gambling element IS becoming distinctly in dlsiavor. In Nome many of the gambling houses have been closed down, sud this policy Is lo be followed ia other settlements.
 "'One of The chief objects Ln the mInd of some who are crying for terri torlal government IS to secure in this way Q reduction of the liquor license. At present this license ranges from $500 10 EI.CO, and il is going to remain ag that Bs long as can keep ic there. "
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
WoMAN,s oRlelN
The story ca It Is Told Tn an OId
 sauHIErit Legend.

Ehe story aa It Is Told In an Old
 sausEErit Legend.
 Tradition snys there was a scarcity of solid elements at the time of her creation.
 At the beginning Of time Twashhi the Vulcan of the Hlndoo mythology created the world, but when he wished to create a woman he found that be had employed all his material In the creation of man. There did not TO main one solid element Then Twash. trl, perplezed, fell Into a profound med Itation. He reused himself as follows:
 He took the roundness of the moon the unduIattons of the serpent the iD- twinmg of climbing plants, the trem- bling of the grass, the sIendornesS of the rose vine and the velvet of the flower, the lightness of the leaf and the glance of the fawn, the gayety Of the suns rays and tears of the mist the Inconsistency of the wind and the tImldity of the hare, the vanity of the peacock and the softness of the down on the throat of the swallow, the hard ness of the diamond, the sweet flavor of honey and the cruelty of the tiger. the warmth of fire, the chill Of snow, the chatter of the jay and the coOiug of the mrtIedoye. He united all these and formed a woman. Then be made a pIesent of her to man. y
 Eight days later the man came to TwashtrI and said:
 My lord. the creature you gave me poIsous my existence. She charters without rest she takes all my time. she lamcuts for nothing at all and ia always iII."
 And Twashtri received the woman again.
 But eight days later the man came again to the god and said:
 My lord, my life Is very solitary since I returned this creature, l re member she glanced at me from the corner of her eye. and she played with me, chung to me"
 And IW0SNtrl returned tAe WOMau 10 hIW.
 Three days only passed. and Twashtr saw the man coming to him again
 My lord. said be, "I do not under stand exactly how, but l am sure the woman causes me more annoyance than pleasure. l beg of you to relieve me Of her"
 But Twashrl cried, "Go your way and do your best.'
 And the man cried, 'I cannot live with her"
 Neither can you live without her replied Twashtri.
 And the man was sorrowfuL mm- muring. Woe is me. l can neither live with her nor without her.'-ChlCa so ReCOvd-Herald.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
Ancient Thermopylae.

In spite of the fact, which Is well known, that the sea has receded since ancient times, the strategIcal position Of the ancient pass of ThermOpylae IS still immensely strong. The alterna- tive route by DeIegLb which crosses the hills a mile and a half north of the springs by well engineered zjgzags, Is equally capable of defense and leads into country of a most difficult char acter. Either pass might be held lu- definitely by 5000 men. The coast road is absolutely commanded from the heights so that a comparatively small force would render 1t impossible, while the flat lowland lying near the sea Is marshy and Intersected by dikes
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
The Iusa. s-rnea %.

Wtrt Gecrarr. tu his volume on Greater Russia" says that in tha czars country one may uor caI an- other a fool There is a Scrlptural iu- junction against that and 1t is conse- gueuIy a legal oEeuse too. Not long ago a "vint' player called his partner a fool for uecdlessly trumDing their trick. The offended man brought bis 1ccuser before the court The culprlt pleaded provocatton and. knowing that tae judge WAS 8 passionate follower of -le national game. explained the mat. ter u detail The judge became inter. n~trI and gor excited as the particulars oC tlr play were given. "I took the trick with my queen, and, instead of throwing away. my partner played the king" shouted the accuser The foolE' said the judge. Then he hastily dis missed the case.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
PeIIisson's Little Adventure.

PeIltsSou. the famous French histO rian. was frtghtfully ugly. One day as he WIS walking down the street a beautiful lady took him by the hand aud conducted him into a house close by. DazAcd by the hdys charms and tlatteriu@ himself that this adventure could not possibly entail any unpleas- ant consequences. be had not tho strength to offer any resistance. His fair captor introduced him t1 the mas. ter of the house. saying.
 Line for line. exactly like this, whercupou she took her departure.
 PeTis>on. on recovering from his as tonishme.g demanded an explanation. The master ot the house. after sundry apologies. confessed that he was a painter.
 "I have undertaken" u added, ito supply the laIy with a D. urc Of the Temptation In the Wild. ness We have been debating for couple of hours as tc the mode of presenting the rcupter aaI she crd, by saying that she wished me to ta, you for 8 model" Revue AaecIot.G.r
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
MAKE GOOD
Do Not Begin Spring With
 Dirty Watch

Do not begin the'aC!ive season with a watch that will not keep good time. The season of summer is too short in this country to permit Of one's being haupered by an uncertain timepigce. F your watch is dirty 1t will not keep time correctly untI 1t has been cleaned. Spring should be the cleaning season for watches and clocks as well as for everything else.
 Our repsir department in uuequslled in Alaska for the character of work it turns out. Our mOtlos are: AS GOOD AS NEW, and SATESF ACTION GUARANTEED. Try us and become our permanent patrons,
 Newest, best selected and most fashionable stock Of iewelryr watches clocks, novelties, etc, in Alaska, Our souvenirs lead. OUR PRICES ARE RIGHT,
 We give free examination of the eyes.
 J. Ikus8, icisn and Jeweler.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
IL. s---N He Wa.

When Bishop Berry of the Methodist Episcopal church was 8 young preach ar he once gave a lecture in a rural community. Wishing to be witty he muauaead to his audience that he was 4 berry auI .a..nI upon them to state wla, sIad ot berry. Nearly every ber " known ta cnr vicinity was guessed, luI the speaker refused Co share the qualities 0t any gr those named. Al last au old @1y who was not sympa-
 netc with the seeming Icytty of the lecturer. arose and exclaimed in a srueusy yo.cc:s.I know what kind Of l berry you arc. You are a EooscOerry and a very green one at that. Go on with the lecture" AuI the lecturer did gu.ck,y.- Christian Work.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
CITY
 LIKE NEW BOAT

During tbe time she was laid u2 a5 Seattle prior 1o he trip she is now making the Cottage City vas thorough y renovated. Her r5ous were all converted tut0 two-7sr.h rooms, new carpets were laid ID the sa,0On, dining room and state rooms and the wOod- work was all re-psintsd. New canvas deck.co7ering was laid and the vessel otherwise improved.
 She will be repail.ed outside on the present trip and when she comes North again she will present 8 neat appear auCe.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
Ar-naL Shells.

ItIsa curious fact that sMe shells Of certain animals. such as c.p.alopOls, DracllpoLs aaJ some h.ra..os. are commonly marked By ry.ra-ressive Changes as >a-. advances "Ihe old uuu returns to second childhood in -.nl and nDdv." states a well known scientist a. WaSa.n-ron. and the sle' aG ,ae nepl#'opo1 has 5u old age, however dt..nn- md highly ornament al the adu.. ...g close resemblance to it's own young
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
Started Early Enough.

"I want ro talk to you Mary about that young man of yours" said her iather "W.hau I.1 he say good night to yaU Iasf cveu.u-E
 At l1 o'eIork." replied thn fair girl
 "Wbat: Why. it was l o'clock nj Icasl.'
 "Uh. hat was when he . lished say in. ty"-phHade.phia Led@ r
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
Rnnnrre. q .cnIIcct., :,

Oliver Herford, who Is equally ia. nous as a poet, Illustrator and brill liant wit. was entertaining four maga- zine editors at luncheon when the bell rang and a maid entered with the mail.
 An" said an editor "Nn epistle,"
 "No," said MT. HerfOrd, tearing open the envelope, mot an epistle; Q col lsct."-Pliladelphla Bulletin.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
Ills Se-,ra R1ol

Your first book. tr it i. a success. generally leads to the sut .ess of the second, remarked a rising autAor.
 Yes. indeed" said auoth.-. Tt was the success of my first bov' that made my second My second boUS,' be add eL. was a bank book"
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
ONE WAY
Chinese Commit Suicide [
 Save Starving

Special Dispatch to Daily Alaskan)
 Shanghai, China. April lS-Many Chinese families. are cutting their throals for the purpose of preventing death by starvation from overriding them. Whole families including Darects and chil-ren in thls way terminate the grim struggle wish the fam.ne fond.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
No CunnIbalisul.

With a QuIverng hand we clip from an Irish paper the following transcript of an official notice in a Dublin govern meDt office: "Under DO circumstances must government messengers be used for luncheon. .''-- London News.
The daily Alaskan., 1907-04-18
o-l Az. -rL R-sn.ac.

You may join the nile minute class. but no oil l&s been discovered get that will keep all the cogs in con. ditiou. Good oII age was ue.cr SC cueI to a ruSD.-Mancbester Union