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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
WAS SHE A
HEROINE?
By cLAUDNE sIsSoN

Miss Myrtle Ashmore was not sitting
In graceful position. She was lean
ing back in rocking chair, her hands
clasped behind her head and one foot
positively In the air. She was staring
at a blank spot on the sitting-room
wall as If she had never seen 1t be-
fore. Her mother had to speak her
name twice before she aroused with
start and explained:
Il was thinking, mother"
"Well?"
Il want to be heroine"
What nonsense!"
But ] do. Just think am most
nineteen, and nothing has ever hap
pened to me. haven't been rescued
from the flames or torrent
haven't been chased by a wolf or a
bear ] haven't been kidnapped and
held for ransom-just the same old
thing day after day"
But heroines are only in books"
No, mother read in the papers
while ago of girl that swan out
to an overturned boat in river and
saved three lives Why couldn't l
have been there?"
Because you can't swim"
And | was never in a hotel when
1t took fire and young man lowered
me from window"
You'd have had your hair and eye-
brows singed off,"
Mother" continued the daughter
as she rose up to pace the floor, 81
shall not die content until | am a
heroine. 1t may not come for years.
and II may come"
Perhaps that's it," laughed the
mother as the telephone bell rang
Hello, sister Myrt"
Hello. brother Tom"
Say, sis, I'm in pickle and you
must help me out You've heard me
speak of Arthur Chope?"
Yes You were chums at college.
He's in South America"
But he isn't. you see! He's here
in town. | ran arcoss him two hours
ago and invited him to go home with
me on the six o'clock train. Boss has
just told me that may have to stay
till midnight. I've telephoned Chope
to go right out on the six o'clock, and
that he'll be met at the station"
We'll. I'll send Henry, although
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Choice of a Wife.

Jeremy Taylor very aptly summed
dp his opinion of the unwise choice of
wife in the following words;
"A very fool is he that chooses for
beauty principally; his eyes are wit
ty, but his soul is sensual. 1t is an i'll
band of affection to tie two hearts to-
gether by little thread Of red and
white"
These are inLeed true sentim ants,
and the man is both unwise and un.
lucky who merely selects his wife be.
cause she is pretty girl Prcttiness
alone never yet made for happiness;
the girl who can be true friend. de
voted companion and loving wife is
worth a great deal more to her hus
band than "the little thread of red and
white" which the old-time divine con
demns.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
there's a cold rain here, and 1t looks

there's cold rain here, and It looks
like snow to come"
"But | want you to drive down In
your cart. Chope is rather queer. In
fact, have told him that you'd meet
him"
1T seems to me you are rather
queer yourself. It's four-pound box
of candy If 60"
I'll make 1t five."
There won't be anything heroic
about It, but I'll CO." said the girl
after explaining to the mother.
The road is a glare of ice. If the
rain turns to snow and blizzard sets
in"
Then may have a chance to be a
heroine. | met Mr.. Chope handed
him scarf to tie around his tender
ears, and muff to hold to the nose
which has been peeled by a tropic
sun. With him plunge through the
awful blizzard We are fast in a
snowdrift. put on the whip. We
are through. | drive up here with a
whoop-la! and lift the frozen Chope
out in my arms, and after an hour of
playing the plano to him he revives
and pops the question. say yes,
and marriage and a bridal trip to
Europe follow. Bless you, my mother
bless you!"
Myrtle Ashmore, you are a hoy.
den!"
ma Ashmore, you are the best
ever!"
Six-forty was the train time at
Meadville, and the railroad station
and village we're a mile away. Al
g.: 80 the rain turned to snow. At six
there was half an inch of the beauti
full on the ground. Ten minutes later
Miss Myrtle Ashmore, would-be he
roine, set out with the pony and cut
ter, and she had hardly started when
the wind came down from the North
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
DAINTIES FOR TABLE
RECIPES OF VALUE, BOTH NEW
AND OLD.
Excellent Peach Cake That Is Guar
anteed to Please-Preparation
Of Sheep Kidneys-Frled
Bananas with Meat.

For an excellent peach cake use
this recipe, which never fails to give
satisfactory results If carefully fol-
lowed:
Half a dozen eggs, the weight OF
eggs in sugar, half their weight in
flour. grated rind of one lemon. and
two tablespoonfuls of lemon juice
Beat the egg yolks till they become
pale yellow in color and thicken. Grad
ually add the sugar and lemon juice.
Have the whites already beaten stiff
and dry. Cut and fold one-half the
quantity into the mixture, and then
cut and fold in one-half the -four the
remaining whites, and finally the rest
OF the flour. Bake In two shallow
pans. While the cake is baking peel
some peaches and cut into sections
from end to end. Sprinkle with lemon
Juice, which will prevent discolora
ton. Cover one layer Of the cake
with the sliced fruit. Sprinkle lightly
with sugar. Cover this with the other
layer, which must be right side up
Spread the top with the icing. recipe
for which follows, and decorate with
sliced peaches.
Icing Crate the thin rind OF {
lemon into a cup. Into this sift
through a wire sieve enough peach
Juice and pulp to fill the cup one-half
Flavor with few drops of almond
extract and the Juice of half lemon
Gradually beat in confectioner's sugar
to make a smooth spreading paste
The amount Of sugar required is about
three-quarters of a pound. The sugar
must be beaten in slowly, a little al
a time.
Oranges can be substituted for the
peaches when desired, and these alsC
make a delectable combination witt
the cake.
Two sheep kidneys, yolk of an egg
lemon, Juice, seasoning. Skin ant
core the kidneys and cut in small
pieces.
Melt one ounce OF butter in a stew
pan. boil. then add pepper and salt
Stir briskly over the fire for about
five minutes or until The meat looks
cooked. Then take the pan off the
fire, drop In the yolk of an egg and
mix. Add few drops of lemon Juice
Have ready as many rounds of toast
as there will be breakfesters. Butter
these and spread the preparation or
them, having all very hot.
Fried bananas make a tasty accom-
paniment to cold beef, mutton, or veal
and may be new to some where friet
apples are quite familiar.
Slice them long and thin, mix lemor
juice and sugar, and marinade thu
slices in this for from fifteen minutes
to half an hour Drain, dip in flour
and brown In hot butter Sprinkl
with powdered sugar.
Sheep and lamb kidneys furnish
number of delicate morning viands
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
RIerlot Is Like JERSEY MOSQUITO.

6lerlot is Like JERSEY Mosquito.
Funny, some of the names that are
applied to the aviators and flying ma
chimes by the uninitiated, who are see
ing the flight of aeroplane and bird
man for the first time When the
mechanicians haul the machines out
Of the hangar at Point freeze and drag
them down the incline into the avia-
ton field. there's running conversa-
hon something like this all along the
ropes:
That's a Farman biplane, Is it?
should say 1t looks like cigar box.
See the queer looking box tail on it,!
Maybe that's where he carries passel-
gers. What are those funny looking
flaps hanging down at the sides? Sup.
pose they are brakes they use when
they slow up.
Amt 1t awkward in appearance
Pipe this funny one they're bringing
out now.
"A Bleriot (such as Drexel broke the
height record in) did you say? Well
If that doesn't look just like Jersey
mosquito I'll lose my bet. Hear it!
Sings just like mosquito, tool 1t has
two side flops on 1t, just like the wings
If swallow"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Tho Quality Girl.

She Is none other than the strictly
hp-to-date business woman. D. C. Lar
son, writing in the Progress Magazine
says:
1t Is necessary to be attractive as
well as competent; and to be both
you should aim to be a quality girl
Many faithful girl has been left in
the rear because she neglected her per
Sonal appearance; and many girl
whose appearance received the best of
attention has failed to realize her
ideal because she did not give expires.
sion to her best, Your appearance de.
pends largely upon what you put on,
but real quality comes from what you
are, how you act, how you conduct
yourself, how you express yourself,
and how you have improved all those
things In your nature that can be ex.
pressed. To be quality girl, there.
fore, IN the truest sense of that term
1t is necessary to do your best, be your
best and appear your best.
Thousands of good positions are
open to the quality girl, and thousands
of desirable young men are looking
for Just such girls to become their
wives. Be quality girl and you need
not be disturbed about the future
You may have good positions in the
worlds work as long as you like, and
you may have worthy husband and
good home whenever you like.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Finnish Roll,

Mix enough shortening into entire
wheot bread dough, after the second
raising, to make 1t tender; one-fourth
cupful to each pound will usually be
sufficient; roll out one-fourth inch
thick and spread with creamed butter;
then spread with dried cherries
Sprinkle with cinnamon and grated
nutmeg; then roll as for jelly cake
wetting the outer edge with water
and pressing together, forming in g
ring and fastening the ends together
with water; with shears cut into
slices one-half inch thick, allowing
each slice to lap little on the previ
Gus slice, so the ring will remain in
tact when all are cut; let rise to dou
BILE their size and brush with watel
and bake; serve hot with stewed
cherries heaped in the center and GOV
cred with sauce, or serve will
coffee, emitting the fruit and sauc,
In the center.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
SMALL FEET ARE IMPORTANT
Women Of China Still Consider Them
a Sign Of Beauty and
Culture.

"All the Chinese ladies of superior
rank, and even those Of the middle
class, will strive by every means in
their power to make their feet small"
said Rev. Father Martin Kennedy, s.
y.
"If the women did not have small
teet," continued the missionary, who
has spent 25 years preaching the Cos
pei to the orientals, they would find
1t most difficult to secure husband.
From long standing custom in China
small feet are signs of culture, refine
ment, education and beauty"
Father Kennedy has been attached
to the Jesuit mission in Shanghai for
quarter of century. and is the only
Catholic priest from an English speak
Ing country in the Shanghai province,
and one of the ten in all of China, the
great majority of Catholic priests In
the empire coming from European
countries.
I'm America" said the missionary
where woman occupies so important
a position In society, 1t is hard to
realize the true state of affairs in
China. Chinese wife has little or no
standing in society, and even but little
authority In her own family, as her
Jurisdiction is confined to the daugh-
ters who are less than eight years Of
age. Girls are considered of no ac-
count in the family, and at their mar
riage they are separated from their
own family forever and become
merged into that of their husband
When a marriage is to take place
the husband gives a dowry to the wife,
which Is almost the same as a pur-
chase Of the woman for so much
money, The girls were considered of
80 little Importance that It is only
within the last five years that the
Chinese could be prevailed upon to al
low them to be educated. This is a
great step forward, as at present the
government and the missions are edu-
eating the women."-Boston Traveller.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Raising" Names.

While walking through Academy
street the other day, says the Newark
News, Joseph A. Beecher was "braced'
by two colored boys about seven years
old, who asked: Got any cigarette
pictures, mister?" Explaining that he
did not indulge, the lawyer asked the
boys their names. "Johnsing," was
the reply; "we'se twins well, what
are your first names?" insisted the
amused questioner Nah name," an
swered one, '1s Soda and his name.
pointing to the other, "is Saleratus
Nav done lose all de others and she
give US names she find sNAAH -<fAl II
raieis,"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Corn Fritters.

Cut the kernels from four good
sized ears of young corn. Add two
beaten eggs, half teaspoonful salt,
a saltspoonful pepper. cup of -four
pressed down and heaped a little. and
a cup cold milk. Have ready hot
frying pan we'll creased and drop in
the batter by spoonfuls. There should
be enough for dozen. Do not let the
fritters touch. Cook in relays. frying
on one side four minutes, then turn
and fry the other. These are delicious
as an accompaniment for chicken ol
to serve for breakfast
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Lemon for WASHING.

A careful laundress always uses
lemon on wash day. She puts half a
lemon, sliced. in the boiler full of
white clothes. She maintains that II
not only whitens them, but is helpful
in removing slight stains.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Chocolate Doughnuts.

One cup cugar. one egg, one cup
milk. little salt, one-half cup cocoa,
two teaspoons baking powder and
pastry -four to roll We are very fond
of these. You can use sour milk and
soda II you wish.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Americans Meet.

You don't talk dialect" exclaimed
the city man.
And you don't talk tough slang"
responded tho farmer. equally sur
prised
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1911-01-27
Lost.

"The doctors have given him up"
That's nothing new His Sunday
school teacher gave him UP years
eRn"
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19
CUSTOMS FRAUDS FOUND
Millions stolen From Government by
Importers of Cutlery.

Washington June 19.-FraudS
amounting to several million dollars in
duties on importations of cutlery dur
ing the last few years have been dis
covered by secret agents of the Gus
toms service who have been working
in this country and in the Solingen
district of Germany whence most of
the imports come to the United States.
Secretary Of the Treasury MacVeagh
began the investigation several months
ago. 1t is not sufficiently completed to
say what action may be taken to re-
cover the duties of which it is alleged
the government has been defrauded.
Customs officials say the peculiar con-
struction of the cutlery schedule Of the
tariff has given opportunity for i'm
mense frauds on comparatively small
under valuation. A seizure of cutlery
made in New York on Saturday illus
trates that fact.
In 43 cases of cutlery entered as hav-
ing a value of S10.243. an undervalua-
ton of only $S6S was found but on that
seizure the government had been de-
frauded out of s.. .397 in duties. The
duty on cutlery is very high. The spe-
cial customs agents have collected from
the Soldingen district complete samples
of every kind of cutlery which comes to
the United States An organized cam
paign of searches and seizuress will be
prosecuted from now on in an effort to
check up the frauds.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19

as the wishes | form for your happl-
ness and the prosperity of the United
Statee.-ME EHMED ""
Hundreds of congratulatory letters
are coming to the White House Many
are from personal friends, but scores
of others are from business and social
organizations and from individuals
unknown to the White House. some
are in verse and others clothed in
Biblical language
It was decided today that while a
full list of the presents shall not be
given out. the presents themselves viii
be placed about the mansion, FORM
ing a part of the scheme of decoration
so that guests may be able TO see at
least as many of them a they can find
in the crowded corridors and rooms
Weather Outlook Is Bad.
President Taft took time despite the
hurry and rush. to send an autograph
ed photograph to an old man in the
Episcopal church on Long Island, who
sent his congratulations and expresse ed
the hope that the president and Mrs
Taft might be spared to celebrate theii
diamond wedding.
Despite the clear skies and bright
sun of the forenoon Professor Willis L
Moore, chief of the weather bureau
took a decidedly gloomy view of the
outlook for the evening.
THE president has only one chance
in hundred of having a garden part
tonight" he declared at the White
House. Professor Moore did not trust
his prediction to the ordinary messen-
ger but brought it over to the presi-
dent himself Conditions are most un-
favorable" he said. There viii proba-
bly, be showers this afternoon and to-
night. 1t is raining almost everywhere
even in the British Isles and in Scandi-
navia."
one of the early callers at the White
House today was Mgr. Falconio, tn
papal delegate. He felicitated the pres
ident for himself and also brought tiis
congratulations of Pope Plus. Th'
president received from Miss Harrlei
Waters Forbush of Lancaster. Mass
a wedding slipper worn by his great
greatgrandmOther.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19
POURING INTO LONDON.
The Coronation Crowd Is Arriving by
Train Loads.

London, June ia score of King
eorge's coronation guests accompanied
by their suites reached London this
morning with as many more from
foreign courts and states due to arrive
this evening will complete practically
the assemblage of foreign missions.
John Hays Hammond, special United
States ambassador and his suite will
be included in the later arrivals, com
ing from Dover by special train.
Throughout the day special after spe-
cial rolled into the different London
railway terminals bringing in princes,
special ambassadors and their suites
from all points of the globe. The
streets presented a lively appearance
with a constant coming and going Of
the royal carriages with their escorts
conveying the guests to Buckingham
palace and other places and the pri-
vate residence given over for the en-
tertainment of the ENJOYS.
The night long work of the army Of
decorators served to eniiven most Of
the streets in the center Of London.
Flags gave a gala appearance, which
the intermittent rain storm could not
spoil The decorations and illumina-
tions are on a scale never before at
tempted in England and the demand
for electric lighting is so great tina;
the electrical companies have served
public notice that their capacity tc
supply the current mas Deen reacneo
and that they cannot undertake fur
! ther contracts.
The German crown prince and his
party, Prince Henry of Prussia and
Prince Henry of the Netherlands wer<
among this mornings arrivals. The
Duke of Cannaught and other mem
bers Of the royal family fitted from
station to station to meet each new
conner. undeterred by the showers OF
mud that their swiftly moving vehicle.
tossed up.
The public appears smittne with tht
coronation fever. They throng ths
streets in such muItitudes as to make
progress anywhere in the center o
fashionable London matter of diff
| dculty.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19
BULGE IN WHEAT.
Crop Damage in the Northwest Sends
Prices SSyward.

Chicago, June 1a-sensational re-
ports of crop damage in the north
west made the wheat market today
go skyward. Closing prices were
strong at net advance Of 1 rs to 2
is.
According to one authority the crop
in the rich jim River valley, South
Dakota, has been almost entirely de-
stroyed. Other large sections in the
same state and through southern
Minneapolis and northern Iowa were
also reported to be in a bad way One
we'll known expert sent in dispatches
saying that all the rain which may
fail now can make little difference as
the wheat is heading thin, and much
of the crop is only to 10 inches tall.
The cause of the alleged damage is
the recent extreme heat.
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19

sport at its inauguration yesterday.
News of the frightful accidents pre-
ceded the aviators here.
Captain Princetau and M. Landron
were burned to death in midair fol-
lowing the explosion of their motors.
NJ LeMartin was crushed to death
when his machine became unru1y and
struck a tree near Chateau -Thierry
soon after the start from Paris NJ
Gaubert and NJ Billie fell and were
seriously injured. NJ. Jordan, Oscar
Morrison and NJ Norm also dropped
to the ground but were less seriously
hurt
This morning word was received
that d monoplane had fallen near
Charleville- The identity of the pilot
or the extent of his injuries has not
been learned A report from Sois-
sons, France, says that Gaubert's con-
ditiOn today is satisfactory and unless
there are unexpected complications his
recovery seems assured.
Seven of the contestants arrived
here yesterday and eight others this
morning The latter had met with
temporary mishaps. causing delays.
| They arrived here as follows:
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19

and bearing the inscription, From
Yale, 1878" The Psi-Upsilon frater-
nifty, to which the president belongs,
sent a solid silver platter inscribed
william H. Taft, Beta '7S.' and
from Psi-Upsilon fraternity, June 10,
1911"
The Philippine party. called the
Tafters" has given two solid silver
Grecian ewers; the officers of the
presidential yacht the Mayflower, a
solid silver platter and the officers
of the Dolphin" the flagship of Sec
retary of the Navy Meyer, a solid sill
yer center piece.
From the presidents friends at Au-
gusta, Ga, came a fine scroll design.
a heavy tray, large punch bowl and
in washington sent handsome
watch.
kilograms of Congratulations.
Several kilograms contratu1ating the
president and Mrs. Taft have come to
the White House. One was from the
emperor of Russia. 1t read as follows.
''Peterhof, June IS, 1911.
Mr.. Taft, president of North Amer
lean United States, Washington. D. c. i:
The day of the departure of the Amer
ican squadron, L express to you the
great pleasure I had in this visit to
our shores. I also convey to you my
cordial congratulations for tomor-
rows silver dding.-NICOLAS.'
Another was from Mehmed V, of
Turkey. Here it is:
SalOnique. June IS, 1911.
President Taft, Washington. On the
occasion of your silver wedding, L Of
fer my sincere congratulations as well
The Topeka state journal. [volume] (Topeka, Kansas) 1892-1980, 1911-06-19
JURY FREEs CLUB NIEDBER-
French Miners Admit They Drink Beer
at Meetings.

Columbus, kan, June 19.-Prosecu-
ton of the Society de Lavier. an or
ganization of French miners at Rose
land, a Cherokee county mining camp,
as a part of the campaign to enforce
the prohibitory law in this county, re-
of its member was charged with the
illegal sale of liquor in the club
house Testimony showed that the So
ciety is a regularly organized frater-
nifty which pays sick and death bene-
fits. Members admit that they drink
beer at their social sessions, but as
serted each member of the society paid
an assessment to buy the beer and
that no sales were made. After four
minutes of deliberation a jury in Jus
tice H f. Brooks court at Mineral
brought in a verdict of not guilty.