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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

presents some figures which must ap-
peal even to the greediest Of capital
lists. Buildings erected on sanitary
principles, with plenty of light and air,
water, heating facilities and other con-
veniences, are paying dividends of
from u to ID per cent, while the
squalid and unhealthy dwellings beside
them can hardly be forced to yield )
and per cent. In one tenement house
the average rent of rooms is 80 cents a
week, and the room has at least one
window with clear sunlight. For every
tenant there is running water and
steam heat, together with free baths
and laundry privileges in the base
ment. This building has never paid
less than 10 per cent, while the dilap-
idated and uncomfortable houses
which adjoln it pay only per cent.
Here is something for the landlords to
think about.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

learn to loveY' she asked, hopefully.
mo, there is no one else"
She swallowed the lump that arose in
her throat, and said: 1T was real cruel
of Fiji"
"She's like all other women; it's mon
cy they are after" he said gloomily.
"Oh, indeed!' said Constance, with a
pout.
Forgive me, Connie; mean all ex
cepting YOU"
Il wish | could comfort you, Walter
But are you sure this love you speak of
is naught but temporary infatuation,
and when the girl who loves you for
your own true self comes along you'll
forget all about Fif|
IL think not, Connie; but no such girl
will ever come along"
"Why, there are lots of girls, Wal.
ter"
Name some"
mo, sha'n't, but have one in mind
who loves you for your own true self"
You're joking, Con-"
You know | never joke, Walter. |
shall tell you her name in n month"
"A month";" cried Walter.
"Yes, month from to-day. l shall
give you that time to think what girl
of all your friends has seemed to
think very highly of you; one who has
known you many years. one who is not
after money or course you will think
of the one have in mind, then go and
propose to her, and I'll wager she'll
tell you she has loved you many
months"
HAS she ever spoken well of me to
you" asked the unsuspecting young
man. "She has told me that she loved
you; that you were her ideal of perfec-
tion in man. and the only person she
could ever make her husband"
Then my happiness is not thing of
the past" he said.
"The future will tell" she answered.
"Is she rich. Con?"
"She Is far from being a beggar."
"YoungT
Comparatively"
Pretty
People call her very pretty"
Then my happiness is complete
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
Not n Burninr Question

Robbie entertaining Mr.. Vincent
while sister Ethel dresses)-T say. Mr..
Vincent, how did you feel when you
were in the oven?
Mr.. Nincent-In the oven What do
you mean, Bobbie? / never was in apv
oven.
Bobbie-You weren't! Why, only just
this minute, when Norah took your
card upstairs, mamma said that Mr..
Vincent is only just about half baked.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

There is practically a coal famine in
Europe, mainly due to labor troubles
in France, Germany, SaXony and Aus
tria. The consequent stoppage of min
ing has resulted in an increased impor-
tation from America. The London
Statist, in calling attention to the inn
mense coal area of the United States,
having production practically equal
TO that of Great Britain, declares that
America is destined to be the greatest
coal-eXporting country in the world.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

A medical journal calls attention to
the general neglect of sanitary and
hygenic methods in the management
Of sleeping-cars. There are stringent
regulations about the transportation of
dead bodies in baggage-carS, but there
is no adequate and systematic proyi-
sion for protecting living travellers
from exposure to infection, although
many passengers must leave disease
producing germs in the bedding or up
holstery. 1t is customary to cleanse
the blankets and cushions of dry dust
and cinders by subjecting them to pow
erful currents of air, driven by steam,
but it is said that they are seldom so
thoroughly treated as to remove the
danger of Infection. Unless railroad
authorities take prompt measures, it
seems to be the duty of State boards of
health to interfere for the safety of the
travelling public. This is only one case
among many in which new occasions
teach new duties" Almost every in
ventiOn or advance in modern life ere
ates situations which require the fresh
application of old, eternal principles.
1t requires the strong pressure of law
or of public opinion to secure the adop-
tion of new and needed methods. even
when health, comfort and life are at
risk. Only the Undetermined can keep
up with the inecssant demands for re-
adjustment.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08


seated" He grasped both her hands
and pressed kiss upon her fair fore
head. Walter" she cried, you forget
| am no longer schoolgirl. You must
not do such thing again."
He was tall, handsome fellow. He
and Mrs. Weston Constance Keith
were born and bred in the old town of
Lynne, and although he was the son of
an earl and she only Il Wears daughter
they had always had very friend V
feeling toward each other. She often
recalled the many happy times they
had together, when he in bOyish ad-
miration told her she was the most
beautiful girl under the sun and the
only girl he could make his wife But
when he was sent to college, and old
Colonel Weston, who had always ad-
mired her, asked her to become his
wife, she forgot all about Walter and
accepted the Colonel. But Walter did
not appear to fret much, for it soon be-
came known that he was engaged to
Fiji Clark" star opera singer. SO
tween them.
Pardon me, Connie" he said. seating
himself in cozy rocker, but was so
delighted to see you l could not help
it. It's about year since l last saw
you, think"
"A year and two MONTHS" corrected
Connie. do you think have
changed?"
You are prettier, if possible"
"Silly as ever; tell me about your
self and everyone. You are my first
visitor since 1 returned home. Are
you married to Fiji yet?'
mo; let us change the subject. Do
you think l look well"
ITO tell the truth you don't look
we'll"
Nor l don't feel well either. You
see, Connie, /" His voice quivered,
his face flushed.
She took both his hands in hers and
said gently: Come now, Walter, you
must tell me all. You know you can
trust your old schoolmate, your truest
friend"
"Oh, it's nothing, Con, only-well-
heart trouble"
Yes" said Connie, smiling. 81 un-
derstand-a woman"
"Oh, hang it! If you must know, the
fact is I've been jilted."
by Fifi?"
Eyes"
"How did 1t happen"
"She found out | had little money
and threw me over for millionaire
Chicago pork packer. My folks are de.
lighted, but l shall not survive it." he
said mournfully."
you really loved herT'
81 adore her"
"Still?" said Constance.
"Yes, and always will. The light is
all gone out of my life now. shall
never be happy again"
Ia there no one else you could ever
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
HAWAI-

Now, do believe me, in this lovely land,
Bewitching beauty smiles on every hand,
And soothing fragrance from the balmy
air
Invites languor, dispossessing care;
While from the torrid sunshine of the
day,
We seek seclusion from the fearful ray,
And dreamingly await with fond delight,
Approaching shadows Of most welcome
night.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The country is aging noticeably. This
is testified To in the closer calculations
as to price between the retail merchant
and his customers and the demand that
has arisen for half-cent coin. The
department stores of the large cities
are already putting Il tlve-mIll coin into
use, and the Treasury officials at
Washington have become SO impressed
that II popular demand and need for
such coin exists that II bill has been
prepared for introduction in Congress
authorizing its mlntage, AS the bar
gain counter has evidently become n
settled institution, the coin would fall
into general use.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The name of Timothy Bennett. shoe
maker of Hampton Wick, is little
known to popular fame. Yet it was he
who resisted successfully, ut his own
expense. an attempt of the British
Government or of the crown, in 1870,
10 close Bushey Park, near London.
against the common people His vic
tory set n precedent which has ever
since been of great value in maintain
ing popular rights on lands belonging
10 the realm. \ monument to his mem
ory Is now to be erected, and worthily.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Having earned Il million-dollar fee in
settling the dispute between Messrs.
Carnegie and Frck, James b. Dill, of
New York. may be said to have made
a very good start in his legal career.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The Ameer of Afghanistan Is the
only honest potentate living, because
he feels honored in being called the
''prlnce of liars" Such royal frankness
deserves recognition.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
Glad She's Still Alive.

"ls it true that Mrs. Dragger reads
such exhaustive club papers?"
Exhaustive? OF course, nobody ever
says anything, but when she gets
through every woman in the club
breathes as If she had crawled through
tunnel a mile long. ng."-Indlanapolis
Journal.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The mob that undertakes to admin
lister the law is guilty of an insupport-
able nsolence, and its members
should be made to feel the heaviest
penalty for their violation of the law.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Another thing about the gold statue
at the Paris Exposition that is unfair
to the real American girl is that it is
worth only $1S7,000.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

A thief attempted to rob an Ameri-
can girl visiting in Naples. She grasped
him by the throat and almost strangled
him. He finally escaped. The thief
made mistake when he did not pre-
tend to be policeman and propose to
her.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The New York chorus girls are now
into publicity. 1t is hard on the vic
tins, but brings the girls engagements
every time.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

More than one explosion over family
expenses has begun with IA woman's
curiosity in meddling with Il new fash
lon magazine.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

With the cigarette prohibited in the
Signal Service offices there will be less
danger of cloudy weather predictions.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Ordinary reason should teach that
when two men are about to fall out
that is the time to hold themselves in.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Clearly it was og-in-the-manger
spirit which prompted a New York
woman to hu gthe man from whom
she had just got a divorce.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

All this modern ido!atry of a rich
young husband is but another form of
bowling down to a golden calf.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

A man named G. Whiz committed
suicide few days ago This shows
that even he whose name Is a house
hold word is not always happy.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

There is no place like Nome-Cape
Nome-fOr which many of those who
have returned are thankful.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The minister who publicly announces
his belief that woman is a menace to
civilization deserves to hear harder
things than we can say about him.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Speech is silvern. silence is golden
giggling is brazen, and laughing is of.
ten ironical.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

The tcncment-house committee Of
the good government clubs, having eff
fected great improvements in the
housing Of the New York poor, now
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

Kansas has fifty-one daily papers, Or
more than Austria, Germany and
Italy.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

A good business man never makes,
useless acquaintances or tells business
lies.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08
LINCOLN COUNTY LEADER
cHAs. F. & ADA E. soULE, pubs.

Advice is cheap. but 1t sometimes
costs you pretty dear to follow it.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

yields to the weight of the body too
readily, the sleeper will be in kind Of
hollow whether he lies on his back or
his side. If he lies on his back his
feet are too high, and if he lies on his
side the spine is so badly curved that
the sleep is actually a detriment to the
health rather than an advantage.
In order to obviate this it should be
seen that the springs are so construct
ed that they are stronger at the center
than at the head or foot. Then, the
mattress should be moderately hard
and the pillow should not be too high.
If these conditions are obtained it will
be possible for person to obtain the
greatest amount of benefit from the
hours devoted to repose.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1900-06-08

might be almost indefinitely eX-
d.
theory upon which the members
4 association are working is that
| yet be possible for them to gain
complete control over the body as
'ep part of the system at rest
the other part is engaged in its
:. In this way any unnecessary
Of vital energy would be
ed.
Y are also trying to discover how
may be made most advantageous.
believe that people do not sleep
=; that in ignorance they pass
hours in slumber and yet extract
that sleep the minimum of rest.
lstance, it has been found that
bed is not constructed properly
annot get the best results from
ours of repoSt. 1t is, of course,
D sleep upon the back, but it is
worse to sleep in such a position
the stomach is as high as the
and the feet lower than both. In
ma +In nf hn lNnl
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-15
lCL0SING QUIT
A Lot OF Prices
Mo-. \. Fancy China =
AND Less
a :, Glassware than
!. rue .,,>,rv Regular
] On the Main Floor.
CHARLES HALL,
Importer and Retailer,
393-395 Main-st., Springfield
HOME NEWS.
LOCAL NOTICES.

Matter under this head 10 cents per line.)
-Corsets- Front, Girdle, Alb.
dominal, long and short waists easy and
best fitting corsets made. Corset Waists.
Try them at E. L. Burr's.
Choice styles In Trimmed Hats,
Toeues and Tur bans, at popular prices,
at z. M. Coyle's. 1872
"A. w. Walker Is showing large as
sortment of Bed Blankets from Cotton
Blanket at SO cts. per pair to fine Wool
Blanket at SO per pair. Extra good value
from "a to $3.50.
-Ladies' French Flannel Waists. The
fit is always perfect, workmanship unex-
celled. Try them at E. L. Burr's.
This weather is not cold enough for
Winter Jackets, but 1t Is cool enough for
Fur Scarfs and Collarettes, and you will
find good assortment Of the same at A.
w. Walkers.
"A. L. Howard Is showing large va
riety of Ladies', Misses and Children's
Underwear.
Ladies' Kid and fine Mocha Gloves al
E. L. Burr's.
"A. w. Walker Is showing good as
sortment of Ladies' and Children's outing
flannel Night Robes, also a large stock
Of outing flannel to make them Of.
A. L. Howard has his usual fine Sc
lection Of Outing Flannels for fall trade.
"A. w. Walker Is showing good as
sortment of Ladies' Waists, from a fan
mel waist at SO cts. to good silk or satin
waist at $500.
Please examine our line of FuIs and
Jackets. A. L. Howard.
-Flannelette house dresses and wrap
pers at E. L. Burr's.
"A. w. Walker is showing a large as
sortment of the Domestic Wrappers In
both print and feece-lined. Call and SCI
them
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-15

LII INC uOu60 6L Luo tAf4o. DIG Was muCu
frightened, but unhurt. The loss was
covered by insurance.
West Stafford.
Fred Wilbur and bride from Meriden
were the guests of Mrs. Belva Wilbur
over Sunday.
Rev. Fl. T. Barnard of Bradford, VT,
will occupy the pulpit at the church again
next Sunday afternoon at O'Clock.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. D. Glazler will com.
mence housekeeping soon, near the resi-
dence of their father, Deacon D. J. ella
zier.
The following will be of intero st to the
West Stafford readers. Last week Thurs
day evening Miss Grace A. Page and
Charles W. VanHegnigen both of West.
field, were married at the home of the
bride at p. m, by Rev. Lucy A. Milton
Miss Lena Huskins was bridesmaid anG
the best man was the brother Of the bride
Henry P. Page.
A pleasant surprise awaited Charles
Slater when he arrived home from his
work In Rockville last Saturday evening
About twenty of his young friends hae
gathered at his home that they might as
sist him In celebrating the twenty-firs
anniversary Of his birthday. Charles
was equal to the occasion, however, ant
proved himself to be a very genial host
The evening was spent in social way
and bountiful supper was served. He
was presented with a silk umbrella b!
his mother and an oak rocker from hll
friends.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-15
UNION.
Anplas are dacaYing very badly.

Apples are decaying very badly.
Rev. Mr.. Clark of Westford will ex-
change with Rev. Charles Fogg next Sab
bath.
The wells are filling up, after the many
kinds of weather we have had the past
few days.
A pot of beautiful yellow chrysanthe-
NUNS, with $50 blossoms, was sent to
church last Sabbath by Mrs. Carrie
Croker.
Rev. George Curtiss, D. D., of Mime
apolis, who has been visiting friends and
relatives in this section for the past few
weeks, has gone to visit his daughter in
Kent.
Rock Meadow.
Mr.. and Mrs. 81. A. Bosworth were
with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. F. H.
Ballou, over Sunday.
Several families from this vicinity at
tended the funeral of Mrs. Mark Fenton
at Moose Meadow last Sunday. The be-
reaved family have the sympathy of all
who know them. Mrs. Fenton was a
good friend to the poor, great helper in
the Moose Meadow church, a beloved
wife and mother, and true Christian
woman. She will be greatly missed.
On account of the bad weather last Fri
day evening the harvest supper at the
home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. H. Ballou was
postponed until Saturday evening, when
there were fifty people present, and a very
| enjoyable evening was passed. A WELL
filled bus came from Staffordville, and
many others attended from all parts OF
the town. Miss Holland of Southbridge,
who Is an able elocutionist, was present
and added much to the enjoyment of the
occasion by rendering several selections.
The sum Of So was realized for the Moose
Meadow M. E. church society.
| Mashapaug.
The village pond remains dry.
Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Clark have moved
from this village to house about mile
and half north, on what Is known as the
Southbridge road.
The next meeting of the Ladies' Aid
society is announced for Wednesday after.
noon and evening, Nov. 81, at the home
of Mr.. and Mrs. Ezra Witherell.
The pastor of the M. E. church is Civ.
ing series of Sunday evening sermons
on Old Testament characters. The topic
last Sunday evening was..Joseph, land the
topic for next Sunday evening will be
Moses.
Mrs. A. I'll. Butter worth continues to
improve. Though she had narrow es
cape, the attending physician believes
that she will recover. Few persons pos
sess the vitality at the age of SO to with
stand such shock.
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-15
MONSOON.

Stephen Lamb died at his home on
Moulton Hill last Friday forenoon Of ty-
phoid fever after long Illness. He was
born In Union and has lived In Monson
for the past 25 years. He leaves widow,
one sister, brother and bis mother. His
mother lives at Stafford Street and his
brother, Dwight Lamb, and sister, Mrs.
Merrill Cushman, reside In Wilmington,
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-15

During the high wind of last Friday
afternoon q chimney on the house of Hem
ry Mckinney caught fire and burned for
six hours. The flames set fire to the roof
several times, and it was only by hard
work that the house was saved from be-
ing daatrnYad
The Press. (Stafford Springs, Conn.) 1883-1935, 1900-11-15
r<DT.LAND.

AO1AAAAASDs
L. B. Price was out Of town over Sum
day.
Mrs. L. P. F. Litchfield Of Willimantic
Is In town for few days.
Miss Florence e. Agard was home from
Smith college over Sunday.
Edwin Snow and Annie Rhodes, daugh-
ter of John I. Rhodes, were married
Wednesday.
The Connecticut Dairy association will
meet In Tolland next week Wednesday,
November 21st.
Miss Lucille M. Agard was the guest OF
her sister at Mt. Holyoke college, South
Hadley, Mass, few days last week.
The Microblne medicine company are
giving entertainments at the town hall
for two weeks to advertise their medicine.
Mrs. VIM. Summers residence here Is
closed for the winter, as the family left on
Saturday for their winter home In Hart
ford.
The Ladies' Aid society of the M. e.
church gave roast pig supper at the
Tolland house last Wednesday evening,
and realized about $40 therefrom.
An entertainment for the benefit of the
public library will be given by the child
rem of the public schools In the town hall
next week Friday evening. The teachers
have been preparing their pupils for this
entertainment for some time, and it is
earnestly hoped that there will be liberal
patronage on the part Of the public. Those
who attended the entertainment given last
fall by the school children were much
pleased with their work, and there Ii
every reason to suppose that the one this
year will be equally good. The proceeds
will be used for the support of the library
The community was shocked Saturday
afternoon to learn of the sudden death O.
Howard G., the oldest son of Mr.. anG
Mrs. David A. Brown. He was assisting
his father to get some cattle into the barr
from the pasture, when he dropped deat
near the barn. DIR. Simmons was callee
Immediately and pronounced 1t case o.
heart failure. He was twelve years of age
and had never shown any indication o
heart trouble, and his death was a grea
blow to his friends. He was very brigh
promising boy, and of a remarkably cheer
full disposition, and won many friends
He was member of the freshmen class
of the Rockville high school. The funer
al was held Tuesday afternoon at O'CLOCK
and was the largest in town for years
His class In the High school attended Ii
a body. Rev. W. T. johnson, pastor o
the Methodist church, off1ciated, assisted
by Rev. A. H. Post. The body was en-
closed In an oaken casket, and there wer'
many floral tributes. The singing was b,
children from the public school 10 tn
Street. The bearers were Harry J. Bah
Ecock, Arthur Niles, Esten Clough an,
Clayton Reed. The burial was In tn
family lot at the South cemetery. TIL
family have the sympathy of the entir
community in their sudden bereavement
FLORA.
Rockville Journal: The ballots votee
for the democratic candidates for repre-
sentatfves In Tolland were clearly illegal
as they were not printed in the type pre-
scribed by law, the representatives name
appearing In a fancy letter, instead O
plain long primer.