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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
All Sleenera.

The old colored parson arose in his
pulpit and addressed his flock.
"Bruddahs en- sistahs, come on en-
git on de train fob Paradise. 1t lebes
right away"
Then he glanced over his snoring
congregation and shook his head sor-
rowfully.
Il reckon we betteh sldetrack dat
train, deacon" he sighed.
why so, parson" asked the deacon
In surprise.
"kase deh's altogeddeh too many
sleepehs fob one train heah."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17

had been s h o W in g
symptoms of kidney
trouble from the time
l was mustered out OF
the army, but in all
my life l never suffered
as in 1897. Head
aches, dizziness and
sleeplessness, first, and
then dropsy. 1 was
W e a k an d helpless,
having rnn doup from
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
The Queen,

"I'd like to speak to the boss" said
the blind man at the door.
Really" replied Mr.. Hiram Often,
"she's out to-day. This Is Thursday,
you know. Anything my wife or 1 can
do for youT"-Phlladelphia Ledger.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
Made ON Hi. own Specifications.

Made on His own Specifications.
Mrs. Jones-Mr. Jones sent these
trousers back. He says they are not
anywhere near long enough.
. Snip (tailor) funny. When
/ went to collect my bill from him he
told me he was shorter than he ever
was in his life and l made these trous-
ers accordingly.-Toledo Blade.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
Unkfnd.

$50 you wouldn't take me to be 2er
giggled the fair widow.
mo, indeed" rejoined the inconsid-
crate old bachelor. But II you had a
daughter I might take her to be that
old"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
Great Blow.

Great Blow.
What makes your uncle look so
seedy, Harker?
"Why, he blew in ten thousand last
year."
BLEW in ten thousand? Why, I
never knew your uncle to be dissi-
pated."
"Oh, this wasn't dissipation. You
see, he invented patent bellows that
turned out failure"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
CHAPTER VIII

Hllborough Hall was an old-fashioned
mansion. embowered in evergreens, ap-
preached by winding carriage drive, and
surrounded by parklike lawn. 1t had
formerly belonged to good old country
family. but Its last descendant fell upon
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
Good TIN.

DO you think can reach the heart
Of the naughty beauty?" sighed the
sentimental youth with the guitar
under his arm.
Better try tunneling, old man." ad-
vised his friend.
'Tunneling?"
Yes. heard her say that you were
q great bore"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1907-05-17
A TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE.
How Veteran Was Saved the Am
putation Of Limb,

B. Frank Doremus, veteran, of Roose-
welt Ave-, Indianapolis. Ind. saws. m
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NO STRIKE ON THE PENN.
 ROAD JUST AT PRESENT
GRIEVANCE COMMITTEE DE- CIDES THAT CONDITIONS ARE
 NOT FATORABLE

Bremen and Trainmen Will Make Fur
 ther Effort to Bring About an Ami-
 cable, Settlement With the Road Off,
 cials Before Any Attempt is Made tO
 Force an Issue-DecisiOn Reached
 After Conference With Representa-
 lives of the Engineers and COnduc-
 tors.
 Philadelphia, Feb. 1.-The grievance committee of firemen and trainmen of the Pennsylvania railroad lines east of Pittsburg decided to-day that condi- tions were not favorable for strike, and further efforts will be made to bring about an amicable settlement with the railroad officials before any attempt is made to force an issue.
 This decision was reached after a conference with representatives of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and the Order of Railroad Conductors, The opinion was expressed that in the face of the congested condition of freight traffic and the recent increase granted the men by the railroad com pany, the public would not countenance a strike on the part of the railroad employees.
 Another meeting of men representing the different classes of employees will be held tomorrow. The committee will also call upon General Manager Atterbury.
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ALL READY FOR ACTUAL
 WORK OF DIGGING CANAL
BUILDER OF SUBWAY ELECTED PRESIDENT OF NEW PANAMA
 COMPANY

John B. Mcdonald, of New York, De-
 clares all the Financial Requirements
 of the Government Have Been Met
 Oliver Has Associated With Himself
 Nine Well Known COntractors-
 Will Act as General Manager of the
 New Organization.
 New York, Feb. 5.-John B. McDon- aid, of this city, who constructed the subway was to-day elected president of the Panama Construction company. This company was formally organized to-day, under the laws of the state of New York, for the purpose of building the Panama canal in the event that the contract is awarded by the government to William J. Oliver, one of the con tractors, and his associates.
 The other officers elected were: First vice-president and general manager, W. U. Oliver; chairman of the board, R. A. e. Smith; secretary and assistant treasurer, D, V. Reynolds; treasurer, R. A. Chester.
 Executive committee-John B. Me Donald, w. J. Oliver, John Peirce, R. A. c. Smith and R. A. Chester.
 Board of directors-John B. MeDon- aid, John Peirce, Charles H. Ackert, R. A. c. Smith, R. A. Chester, Patrick T. Walsh, George Peirce, Patrick J, Bren- nan, William H. sayre, George F. liar riman and Robert Russell
 To-day's meeting of the men inter- ested was held at the office of R. A. C.. Smith here. Upon adjournment Mr Mcdonald announced the formation of the company, and added:
 Everything Is now ready for the ac- tual work of digging"
 MT. Mcdonald declined to say wheth- CT he would resign the office of vice. president of the Interborough- Metro politan company to which he was re- gently elected. At the time 1t was an nounced that he would have complete charge of construction work for the Interborough Metropolitan company. William J. Oliver. of Knoxville, Tenn, and his associate, Anson M Bangs, were the lowest bidders for the con- struction of the Panama canal, but aft CT the government rejected MT. Oliver s partner he (Mr. Oliver) was given ten days in which to associate himself with lat least two reliable contractors to take up the work under the terms of his con- tract price. The time given him to make these arrangements and to sup ply evidence of his ability to furnish $5,OO0,000 capital and bond of $2,OOO, COG would expire tomorrow.
 MT Oliver has associated himself with nine well-lnown contractors, and according to MT. Mcdonald, all the financial requirements Of the govern ment have been met.
 The offices of the company will be To- cated in West street.
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LAoKAWANAA MEN ATRIHE.
Three Hundred Deckhnnds, Firemen
 Oilers and Cooks Out.

New York, Feb. 5.-Three hundred deckhands, fremen, oilers and cooks employed in the freighting service Of the Delaware, Lackawanna and West ern, and Baltimore and Ohio Railroad companies went on strike tonight for an average increase in wages of $lO a month.
 The strike may it was said, be ex- tended to the tug service of the Erie, Jersey Central and Lehigh Valley Rail- road companies. There will be no strike of the tugmen against the New York Central company. it was stated, since that company had reached an agree ment with the harbor boatmens branch of the International Seamen's union It was officially stated that negotia- tions for higher wages were in progress with the Erie, Lehigh Valley and Jer- sey Central Railroad companies, and that satisfactory settlement of differ ences was expected.
 F. w. Fowler. tug dispatcher of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad company, said tonight that the strike had in no way interfered with the tug service.
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UNKNOWN MAN DkAD
Stuck by Trolley Car Near Cheshire
 Monday Night.

Waterbury, Feb. 5.-An unidentified man witha card bearing the name. Harry Morrow, died at the Waterbury hospital this afternoon, as a result of being struck by a trolley car near Cheshire last night about g o'clock. The card showed that he had taken treatment in the Rhode Island hospital nn January 15, His dispensary number was 35,146. His body is now in charge of Medical Examiner A. A Crane. The man appears to be about thirty years of age, five feet, eight inches in height, weight about 16O pounds, light com plexion, and very prominent chin.
 He never recovered consciousness, and it is mt certain that the card in his pocket is his own.
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BRIGGS SUCCEEDS DRYDEN
ELECTED v. s. SENATOR FROM
 NEW JERSEY.

Joint Session of the Legislature Held
 Yesterday-Successfu Candidate
 Graduate of West Point--Once Mayor
 of Trenton and State Treasurer--
 Chairman of Republican State Com
 mittec.
 Trenton, N. J., Feb 5.-In joint ses- sion here to-day the legislature chose Frank J. Briggs of Trenton to succeed John F. Dryden in the United States senate. He received fl out of 7S votes cast. Senator Alderman voted for. ex-s Governor Briggs and Senator Colby voted for Justice Pitney. James E. Martin, the democratic nominee, re- ceived 35 votes.
 Frank o. Briggs is native of New Hampshire, and was born in 1850 He studied at Phillips Exeter academy for three years ans then entered the West Point Military academy, from which he was graduated in 1872, receiving the commission of lieutenant. After his graduation he served with the Second cavalry until 1877, resigning from the army in that year to enter the em- ploy of John Roebling's Sons company at Trenton, N. J. With this firm he served as an engineer, finally entering the financial department.
 In 1899 he was elected mayor of Trenton, and served until 1902 Upon the sudden death of Geoge B. Swain of Newark he was appointed state treas urer by Governor Voorhis in 1904 This office he held throughout the adminis- tration of Governor Stokes. MT. Briggs is chairman of the New Jersey republican state committee.
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POLICE BOARD ORGANIZES
LOUIS <, ULLMAN RE-ELEC9ED
 PRESIDENT

Trial of Patrolmah Brown Comes Up-- He Is Found Guilty and Reduced Two Grades--Harry w. Tuttie Appointed Linesman-Pat-Ol Driver Kendall Re- tircd-Onicers Are Commended by
 Chief Wrinn.
 The annual meeting of the board of police commissioners was held last night and the board reorganized for the year. President Louis Nj. ulIman was reelected and the committees chosen are the same as last year
 The trial of Officer Patrick Brown was held. He was found guilty Of drunkenness while on duty and was reduced from grade C to grade E, The charges against the officer were brought by Sergeant Herman who stated that on the night of January IS Brown was in- toxicated so that he had to be excused from duty Brown denied the charge and a number of fellow officers appear ed before the board to substantiate his
  testimony. It was stated by these off, cers that Brown was not drunk, but that he had complained early in the evening of not being well. It also oe- veloped that the officer was laboring under hard conditions because of the sickness of his wife. In his statement to the board he said that he had taken one drink early in the evening, but that he had taken it as a medicine This occurred between 10 and il o'clock in the evening, and he made two arr rests between that time and the time he was allowed to go home at 4:30 in the morning. He said that he was not intoxicated The witnesses for Officer Brown were Officers Horan Kerrigan and Cohane.
 Sergeants Herman and Bergen and Captain Tripp were present to state the charges against the officer.
 No appointment was made to fill the
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LEGISLATURE GETS TO
 WORK DESPITE THE STORM
GREATDEAL ACCOMPLISHED IN WAY OF INTRODUCING
 NEW BILLS.

Many of Them as Important as Any
 Yet Drawn-Measures for the Repay
 ment of Taxes to the Mutual and
 Equitable Life Insurance Companies
 One Also in Relation in Certain Rail-
 road Properties and Public Improve
 ments--Liquor License Bills.
 Hartford, Feb. 5.-Those members of the general assembly who were able to reach the capitol to-day accomplished a great deal in the way of introducing measures and many of them are as i'm portant as any yet drawn up for legis- lation. Only members of nearby towns or along the main artery of the New Haven system were able to reach the state house and in neither branch was business taken up until early in the afternoon. Several of the committees had many hearings assigned on bills, but in most instances the matter will be reassigned as there were few per- sons present to appear for or against them Tomorrow and Thursday will be the last opportunities for introduc- ing new business except on leave and great interest is now being taken in the character of the bills and petitions presented. Approximately seven hun dred measures have gone to committees aside from resolutions making appoint ments of judicial officers, and in the next two days half as many more bills are looked for As yet no telephone bills have appeared. In the senate res- olutions appointing William Bailey au- ditor and Robert A. Potter commits sioner of Hartford county were taken from the table and passed under sus- pension of the rules and from the call ender three appointments of local court judges were referred to the Judiciary committee.
 In the House.
 Representative Hooker of Hartford introduced into the house two bills, one on behalf of the Mutual Life Insurance company of New York and the other for the Equitable Life Assurance so- ciety of the United States, both asking | lOl d repayment or ld4tSi tO8 the SLale. This repayment is asked for under the construction of the decision of the court of appeals of the state of New York which has decided that the cona- | panies were not obliged to pay taxes oIi I policies written since January l, 1902, | the taxes to be paid only on policies written prior to that date. The Mutual asks for the repayment of sums as fol- lows: 1902 $5, ,7S6.57: 1903, $5,2s2, SS; 1904, l $4S6542, and the Equitable in it's bill asks for the repayment as followss 1902, $2,754oS; 1903, $2,S75.S1; 1904, s2,- 2OO.77
 A bill for an action in relation to cer- tain railroad properties and public im- proyements was introduced by Repre- | sentative Hooker. It is as follows:
 Section l. Real estate of railroad cor l porations in this state shall be regarded like property of individuals and cor pcrations in respect to municipal asses rnents of damages and benefits for pub | lie improvement, The fact that such 1 real estate is held and used for railroad 1 purposes shall not prevent it from be-
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KAotKoUr BLoW FATAL
Result of Bout in New York Parish
 House.

New York, Feb. 5.-Jobn Mason, the young man who, it is alleged, received a knockout blow in a friendly boxing bout in the parish house of St. Barthol- omew's Episcopal church on the night of January 23, died tonight in St. Fran cis' hospital,
 Mason and young man named Brown, of St. Georges club of St. Georges Episcopal church in Stuyve- sant place, were boxing, when Mason received the blow which is said to have caused his death.
 Thomas Shawtelle, instructor of the mems club, and Alfred c. Harvey, phy- sical director, were arrested and ar raigned in the Yorkville police court last Sunday and held in $1,5OO bail for a further examination on February 15.
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INSURANCE LAW AM EN7S
Conference Between Governor Hughes
 and Armstrong Committee.

Conference Between Governor Hughes
 and Armstrong Committee.
 Albany, Feb. 5.-Suggested amend ments to the insurance law were dis cussed this afternoon at conference between Governor Hughes and those members of the so-called Armstrong insurance investigation committee who are members of this legislature.
 Persistent rumors last night and to- day to the effect that Governor Hughes had asked for the resignation of Otto Kelsey, state superintendent of insur- ance, and that Mir. Kelsey had declined to accede to the request, gave rise to the impression that this conference had some reference to that matter. Il may be stated with authority, however. that the matter was not mentioned. Neither the governor nor MT. Kelsey would dis cuss the matter. Nothing was given out as to proposed changes in the Arm strong insurance laws.
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RYAN AT WHITE HOUSE
Object of His Visit Not to be Made
 Public.

Washington, Feb. 5.--Thomas F. Ky an, the New York financier, had long interview with President Roosevelt at the White House this afternoon. He would say nothing about the subject of his call further than it was to pay his respects to the president.
 MT. Ryan was asked whether his vis- it had anything to do with the contract for the construction of the Panama canal. In his reply he referred his 'questioners to his interview published to-day. in which he declared that he did not intend to be concerned direct ly or indirectly in the enterprise.
 At the White House it was said the president would not have anything to communicate to the press about MT. Ryan's visit.
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peath plow to Horse Rnclng.

Nashville Tenn. Feb. 5.-The lower house of the general assembly to-day passed the anti-race track gambling bill, which has already passed the sen- ate. The governor will sign the bill, which takes immediate effect, and deals a deathblow to horse racing in Tennes- see. The Memphis and Nashville Rac- ing associations had already prepared to hold spring meetings.
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CALM yIATV ~ JAPAN.
Talk of War Completely Ignored
 There.

Talk of War Completely Ignored
 There.
 Tokio, Feb. 5.-The view taken here of the American-Japanese situation arising from the San Francisco school incident is illustrated by the following official statement which was issued to- day:
 Since the talk of war was first transmitted from America we have carefully watched the development of feeling here. There has not been the slightest excitement anywhere in the country"
 The statement concluded with these words:
 'The talk of war is completely ignor- ed here, and implicit confidence is re- posed in President Roosevelt and his government,
 "The ebulitions of the anti-Japanese press of America are powerless to shake Japan's cordiality towards the United States"
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Seven yictlms of snowsIIde.

Salida, Col, Feb. 5.-The bodies of the seven victims of the snow slide that came down Monarch mountain last night were recovered to-day from beneath great masses of snow, and broken timbers. The dead are Fred Mason and wife; Joseph Boyle, John Emerson, and John -Gillert, miners; stephen Skinner, a saloon keeper, and George Griffith, miner.
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Locomotive Blows Up.

Hoosick Falls, N. Y, Feb 5.-The To- comotive of a Boston and Maine freight exploded at Johnsonville to-day seri- ously injuring three men. J. L. Moore. the fireman was terribly scalded and will probably died. The other men. Engineer c. L. Evans and M. J. Daley, brakeman, were hurled distance of forty feet. They will recover.
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w. E. Corey Back.

New York, Feb 5.-W. E. Corey, president of the United States Steel corporation, arrived on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II. to-day from Cher bourg. T have nothing to say" said MT. Corey. "The newspapers have so grossly exaggerated everything about me that I have absolutely nothing to say"
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REAA KAotKs oUI BARRY
Twenty Round Bout Goes Only Five
 Rounds.

Hot Springs, Ark, Feb. 5.-Tommy Ryan knocked out Dave Barry in the fifth round of a scheduled twenty round fyht before the Wilmington Athletic club tonight, Barry was out classed at all stages It was ,Ryan's first fight in four years, but, judging from his showing, he has not gone back to any extent, He exhibited much speed and cleverness, as well as hitting powers, putting Barry to the floor several times before the knockout came.
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U. $. Consular Agent Killed.

Constantine Algeria, Feb. 5.--An- toine Felix Garbo, the consular agent of the United States at Bona, met his death here last night upon his arrival from his post. MT. Garbo was crossing the bridge which spans the river Rhummel, when he fell into the water. 800 feet below His body was recov- cred
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nenth of TItIed Enulishmnn

London, Feb. 5-The death is an- nounced of Henry, Baron Thring. He was born in 1918. The death is an- nounced of Sir Godfrey Lushington. He was born in 1882, The death Is an- nounced of Sir Archibald Alison. He was born in 1926.
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Henry specrs' Country Seat Destroyed

Port Chester, N. Y. Feb. 5.-"Schul- thurst," the country seat of Henry Speers, near Port Chester, was burned to-day. It was full of costly furniture and valuable paintings and the loss is placed at $150,0OO. The property for merly belonged to John E. Schultz, the New York baker and horse fancier, and was only recently purchased by Mir. Speer The fire is supposed to have been caused by an overloaded flue in the kitchen.
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Admiral Beresford in New York.

New York, Feb. 5,-Admiral Lord Charles Beresford arrived here to-day on the steamer Kaiser Wilhelm II. He comes here to settle the affairs of his brother, Lord Delval Beresford, who was killed in a railroad wreck at En- derlin, N. D., on December 2S last.
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TOUR BURNED IN ttRf.
Mother and Children Unable to Escape
 Flames.

Pelham, N r., Feb. 5.--During the height of the storm early to-day fire swept through the livery stables and living apartments above of Richard L. Vaughn, and burned to death four oc- cupants of the home. Mrs. Vaughn and her two-year-old son were caught by the flames as the mother, with the child in her arms, was groping her way through the smoke toward an exit. A colored woman living with the Vaughns was burned in her bed.
 Thomas Mickey, a stableman, escap- ed from the house only to lose his life in an effort to save the horses. The monetary loss was about $16,0OO
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Roosevelt and Root on Ride.

Washington, Feb. 5.-Ptesident Roosevelt and Secretary Root went for a long horseback ride in the suburbs of Washington to-day. Snow was eight inches deep on the level and double that depth lay on the ground in places where it had drifted, but the going was comparatively easy.
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Shipping News.

Bremen, Feb. 5.-Arrived: Steamer Rhen, New York
 Genoa, Feb 4.-Arrived: Steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Crosse, New York.
 Genoa, Feb. 2.-Sailed; Steamer Bra sile, New York
 Queenstown, Feb 4.-Sailed: Steam CT Carmania, New York (not previous N).
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Sweden to Send New Cruiser.

Stockholm Sweden, Feb. 5.-Sweden has decided to send the new armore6 cruiser Flygia of 4,6OO tons to represent her at the naval review to be held in Hampton Raods on the occasion of the opening of the Jamestown exposition. It will be the maiden voyage of the Warship.
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Maintaining Absolute Privacy.

Paris, Feb. 5.--King Edward and Queen Alexandra, who arrived here from London February for a weeks sojourn, are maintaining absolute pri- vacy. They witnessed the performance of Los Bouffons' at Sarah Bernhardts theater this evening.