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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06

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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06

Sylvester Smedley took particular
pleasure in driving past the house,
with Nancy Maria Stubblefield, to
whom he had transferred his atten'
tons, seated beside him in his spring
buggy.
But no one offered a helping hand,
and Amaranth was beginning to feel
a tremor of despair when something
happened which no one-certainly not
Amaranth-had ever dreamed would
com to pass.
1t was nothing more nor less than
the building of a branch railway from
the ozark lead and zinc" mines to Il
point on the Mississippi River some
twelve miles beyond Pineyville Centre
The nearest route, according to sur
vey, lay directly across one side OF
Amaranths estate, and she readily ac-
cepted the offer of 5000 from the min
ing company for this small portion OF
/ her "worn-out" farm land.
But the tide of prosperity did not
stop here.
Roger Allen, the young surveyor,
who had laid out the new railroad,
suggested Pineyville Centre as the
most convenient point for the smelling
works to be erected by the mining
company.
And so the sleepy little village
walked up one fine morning to find it
self in the midst of most unexpected
boom"
Amaranth, though offered a high
price, refused to part with her prop
erty on any terms. BY the advice of
the young surveyor, however, she wac
induced to lay out portion of hen
farm, fronting the railroad in town
lots, which were eagerly purchased
at satisfactory valuation, and the
Brooke addition" soon ranked as the
most desirable residence portion ol
Pineyville Centre.
And Amaranth found herself, if moi
wealthy, at least comfortably situated
A stout hired farm hand attended t.
the farm work now. The worn-ou
meadows and cornfelds were redeem
ed from their impoverished condition
The antiquated cow was supplante(
by small herd Of Jerseys. The de
crepit horse was 'pensioned off" OF
the fattest Of pastures, while spar
Of matched bays" drew the new car
ryall when Amaranth or Mrs. Reubel
and her children took an airing.
The discounted relatives, who hat
all but boycotted Amaranth in tn
dark days, now discovered that "bloo
was thicker than water" and hastene'
to make friendly overtures.
And Sylvester Smalley, who had no
yet succeeded in building on the patel
nal forty acres, abruptly ceased his al
, tentions to Nancy Maria, and cas-
longing eyes toward the thrifty cor
= fields and well filled barns of the oil
: homestead.
e Long since had he repented Of hi
/ short rt-sightedness, and after some skill
full maneuvering he one day succeeds
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06

"But-but there's brother Reuben's
wife and the children she faltered.
"They are quite destitute, and have no
one to look to but me-"
Sylvester frowned.
Let Reubs wife look out for her
self" he returned gruffly. Il dare say
there's orphan asylums in the city
where the young uns would be took
care Of"
Amaranth's eyes flashed scornfully
at him as she drew herself up with
offended dignity.
Brother Reuben's children shall
never 90 to the asylum while l live."
she declared Indignantly.
After a few more words their troth
was broken. Sylvester stalked moodily
on his way, while Amaranth, with
pang of sore disappointment at her
heart, turned toward the gray stone
farmhouse, where she earned small
/ stipend over her board by doing the
housework for family Of six.
| lie DTOheH eDSuStllcnI oiCi Cu
fresh food for gossip among the
Brooke and Stubbletield kith and kin,
but Amaranth was not to be turned
from her course by their outspoken
censures and criticisms.
The old homestead was bought and
paid for. To be sure the soil was
rocky and sterile, and the dwelling In
need of repairs.
The orchard trees-what were left
of them-were gnarled and bent, and
the fences and outbuildings in a sad
state of dilapidation.
1t was really scarcely worth the
had determined to buy it, and buy II
she did.
An ancient COW and a half-decrepit
pony were included in the sale.
And after the house had been treat
ed to few repairs and a thorough
cleaning, brother Reuben's family
were released from their uncongenla
quarters in the city and comfortably
installed therein.
Mrs. Reuben-a meek little woman
with no more ideas of supporting her
self than canary bird might have
was yet good housekeeper, anC
willingly undertook the management
of domestic affairs, while Amarantl
gave her attention to the raising O
poultry and garden vegetables. An,
the children grew as round as butter
balls, romping under the gnarly oil
apple trees or playing hide-and- -seal
: among the tall sunfiowers and holly
hooks that nodded in the dooryard.
, Later on, Amaranth earned a fe,
dollars each week by the sale of he
produce at the little village of Piney
D.. vile Center, which was scarcely
l., stones throw from her back pastur
Q bars. But with all her industry an
+ economy she found it hard matte
to provide for herself and the hell
less ones depending on her, and ther
n were times when she really feare
the wolf was already at her door.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06
WORKMAN WHO CHEATS.
Dribble He Represents in a Business Is
Worse Than a Wide Leak.


An employer of thousands of men
was asked what thing in all his large
operations gave him the most concern.
The man who does a little less than
is expected OF him. was The reply.
He is the dangerous factor in all busl-
ness. The absolute failure we readt-
ly discover and discharge, but the
'almosts' escape detection for months
and often for years, and they make
our losses as we'll as our fears" and
with very serious smile he added:
The drip in business Is worse than
the leak"
1t is a condition that is as old as
human experience. Eighteen and a
half centuries ago Seneca put it in
these words: Some portion of our
time is taken from us by force; an
other portion is stolen from u.s. and
another slips away. But the most dis
graceful loss is that which arises from
our own negligence; and if thou wilt
seriously observe, thou shalt perceive
that a great part Of life fits from
those who do evil, greater from
those who do nothing, and the whole
from those who do not accomplish the
business which they think they are do
ing"
Thousands of men fancy they ar
fulfilling their duty to their employ
ers and to tneir tasks by keeping hour
and performing just enough to hold o.
to their positions. They have an ide
that to do more would be to give large
service than their compensation re
quired. They object to what they be
lieve would be extra values. "The ol'
man sha'n't get more than he is paying
for" is the vernacular.
Possibly it never strikes these trim
mers that in cheating their work the.
are doing double damage they are in
juring their employers much, but the
are robbing themselves more; they ar
in fact losing everything in life tina
is worth while. They fare worse tina
If they did nothing at all, for tim
with all its precious values slips er
tirely from them and leaves no SUI
stance or satisfaction.
Half doing soon brings undoing.
is the nine-tenths doing or the ninety
nine one-hundredths doing that bleed
bsuiness and saps character.-Satul
day Evening Post
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06
By Wire and Air.

An accidental experiment in the We
locity of sound is recounted by cor
respondent. He went to his telephone,
and Just as he put the receiver to his
ear he heard the click Of another tele-
phone. Another receiver had been re-
moved and the line was open.
Then he heard through the tele-
phone the shrek of locomotive
whistle, and few seconds later the
sound came through the open window
in the usual way. Looking up, he saw
locomotive half n mile away, pass
Ing the house of a friend.
The mystery was solved. The tele-
phone that was open was that at the
distant house, and the sound Of the
whistle had come through sits trans
formation into an electric current
quicker than it had Travelled through
the air.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06
AMARANTHS INVESTMENT.
~~@NNO~-N@c

- ROUBLE began for Amaranth
Brooke when she decided to ouy
- back the ramshackle old family
homestead with the few hundred dol
lars that had been left to her by
distant relative. But there were her
brothers wife and children to provide
n home for, and when Amaranth made
IN her mind she cared very little
whether people approved of her plans
or not.
She did care, however, what Sylves-
ter Smalley would think of the matter
for since she was engaged to him II
would be only right to tell him what
she meant to do.
Amaranth had been looking over her
prospective purchase and was on her
way home, when he overlook her and
at once broached the subject.
mo use to throw your money away
on that old rubbishly place." he told
her. "You can't raise crop there, an
I wouldn't take it as gift. An youn
money. with what I've got, wo'lld
build up a nice, snug house on. thai
forty acres father gave me, an helr
TO stock the farm beside. Then W.
could be married and go right to house
keeping. Will you, Amaranth?"
They were lettering slowly home
ward and had paused at the old stile
where a scarlet-towered trumpet-vin'
showered its gorgeous trophies at thei
feet.
"Say yesw urged Sylvester.
Amaranth felt her determination
weakening.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06

"T am really and sincerely proud OF
the common people," said Mr.. Pom
pous. II am fond Of the plain, every
day fellow who can never hope to be
great. Call it Quixotism, If you wish
-
"Oh, I wouldn't say that" interrupt
ed Peppery. I'D call it egotsm.
Philadelphia Press
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06

A widower can start new story on
himself every day in the week, If he
wants to.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1905-01-06

- ROUBLE began for Amaranth
Brooke when she decided to buy
u h,o,, tho ramshockla old family
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
Before Justice Feldmeyer.

Justice Charles G. Feldmeyer this
morning heard the case of William
Walker and William Brown, both col
ored, who were arrested on Calvert
street. near West street last night BY
Special Officer Jones, of the Rescue
Hose Company. The men were found
guilty of disordsrly conduct and Wal
ker was committed in default, while
Brown paid his fine and was released
Jump Johnson, another celored
man, was yesterday assessed 50. 75 for
using bad language on the public high
ways. He was arrested by Constable
j James Small and was released upon
pay ment of his fine.
Arthur Page, alias "Jimpty' Page,
was committed to the county Jail for
the action of the Circuit Court on a
charge of feloniously entering the
residence Of Mr.. e. S. Riley last Sun.
day morning and stealing So. Page or
Jimpty was also identified as the man
who recently suatohed a watch from
Mrs Grant. wife of Commander A
w. Grant, U. s. N, and the man
who entered the residence of lLieuten-
ant ID. w. Todd some weeks ago and
stole $50 bill.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
WASHINGTON GETTING READY.
Preparing For Entertainment of
The Prince.

The national capital is busy prepar-
ing TO entertain the Prince and his
staff. The reception in the White
House Friday afternoon will be little
larger than the great function ar.
ranged by the British Ambassador and
Lady Durand for Friday evening at
10 O'Clock, It will be preceded by a
dinner in honor of the Prince. max ing
Friday red-letter day in the visit
there of these distinguished officers.
Saturday night they will be enter
tanned at dinner in the White House
On Friday evening Mrs. Southerland,
wife of Commander w a. II. Souther-
land will be the hostess at a dinner in
honor of Commander Robert G.. Cor.
bett, of the Royal Navy, attached TO
the Essex IN the British fleet, who
will be her guest during their stay in
Washington. There will be numerous
small and large luncheons aud tally no
parties. the exact dates not ye- hav-
ing been fixed
General Chaffee has arranged 10 en-
tertain Prince Louis at luncheon at
tho New Willard Hotel on Saturday
About 60 covers will be laid, and after
the luncheon the Prince will be con
veyed TO Fort Meyer TO witness an ex-
hibition cavalry drill and TO attend q
reception az the home of the comman-
dant, Colonel Hatfield.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
"And The Rat Came Back"

The immortal cat which persisted
in coimng bach. has been chanted in
song and made glorious. but Mr. Angelo
Geraci has now rat. which far from
fearing the feline, even initiates his
eatship in the matter of coming back
Last Saturday night Mr.. Geraci set a
large rat trap in his barber shop on
Conduit street, which was nicely bait
ed with choice rat dainties. The catch
on Sunday morning was found to be
a large one, and the merciful barber
put six of the little rodents out of the
way with "a few iuhales of chloro-
form.
One, however, was only made dopy
and bell tied about his neck, after
which he was released and skeedaddled
away. He seems, however, TO have
become a confirmed dope fend, E"
and this morning returned, whether
for another dose of spirits or not ip
not known. But when the same trap
was taken from its hiding place this
morning the same rat with the same
bell was found comfortably nibbling
a piece of cheese. His mouseship was
the center of attraction this morning
and seemed we'll satisfied with his
decorations, which he appears to
think are fitting for the visit Of Prince
Louis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
Engagement Announced.

Mr.. and Mrs. Nicholas NJ. Matthews.
of Baltimore, have announced the en-
gagement of their daughter, Miss Mel
lie Montgomery Matthews. to Past
Midshipman Reed Marquette Farrell
U. S. N, son Of Mr.. George w. Far.
rell, of Lincoln. Neb. The wedding
will take place in the spring, upon
the return of Midshipman Farrell
from the Philippines, where he is now
attached to the torpedo boat Dale.
The engagement of Miss Emily Jenk-
ins, of Baltimore, to Passed Midship-
man Robert Furber, u. s. N, is an
nouneed Miss Jenkins is q cousin of
Miss Evelyn Worthington, of this
city, whom she frequently visits to
attend the Naval Academy hops. She
met Midshipman Furber at some Of
the social functions in Annapolis.
Miss jenkins is a niece of Mrs. Eu-
gene Worthington, Miss Betty Jenk-
ins and Miss Ellen Jenkins, directress
of the Chase Home The date of the
wedding has not been fixed
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
Throws Bouquet At Annapolis.

The Baltimore Evening News, in
It's very interesting and readable ac
count OF the visit of Louis of Batten-
berg, throws few bouquets at An.
napolis and says some very kind and
complimentary things about its sister
city by the Severn The News com
ments that Annapolis takes the visit
of the Prince Admiral oomplacently
and remarks:
$50 far as the city of Annapolis is
concerned, it takes the visit of the
Prince complacently. His coming to
Maryland shores has more to do with
the Naval Academy end than with
the residential "sat. Whatever An.
napols might be, it is temperate and
conservative. 1t never allows itself to
become perturbed or TO grow excited.
Its real, genuine interest is always
aroused by something historical or pa.
triotic-for instance, Peggy Stewart
tea party-but it never goes into ex.
tremes, never commits the unpardon.
able sin of gushing
1T should not be imagined from
this that Annapolis A is inhospitable.
In fact, its people are most generous
in extending courtesies. There is not
q family but would doubtless be very
glad to have Princs Louis drop in
and take meal informally. They
would welcome him as they would
receive any other gentleman, but that
would be ALL -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
All Saints Day At St. Mary's.

Services in the morning were cele-
brated as announced. There was an
extra and earlier mass for the benefit
OF working people whose business
does not allow them TO abstain from
work, but who are Obliged to hear
mass on this day-''All Saints being
holy day of obligation
In the evening Solemn Vespers, with
brilliant lights and flowers, was sung,
after which all tokens of joy being
removed, the only lights remaining
being those Of the unbleached wax
candles on the altar and surrounding
the catafalque erected in the center
aisle, the yespers for the dead were
sung. As the ecclesiastical year rolls
round. during which the dogmas of
theFfaith are G, snplifed and illustra.
ted in ritual and service, there is non @
more forcibly and beautifully brought
I'd mind than is the doctrins of the
Communion of Saints - The change
from the jubilant exuitation of the
church militant upon earth, in her
celebration of this special feast Of the
whole church triumphant in heaven,
TO the sadly solemn yet so consoling
services for the church suffering in
purgatory. represented by the black
draped catafalque, needed no sermon,
no instruction, and at the close of the
prayers in silence the large congrega-
tion dispersed
The soul inspiring old Gregorian
music has been rendered during the
services this week by the choir of the
Novitiate. Solemn High Mass for
the dead was celebrated this morning
at s O'Clock by Very Rev. T. @. Han
ley, @. IS. r.. assisted by Rev. Faith.
er O'Leary as deacon and Fahter
Subig as usb-deacon.
The services of All Souls Day viii
close this evening at 7.30 with the
way of the cross, sermon and Benedic-
tion. Tomorrow, the first Friday of
November, there will be Exposition
OF the Most Blessed Sacrament fIom
the mass at 6 o clock until the evening
service at 2 30, when the usual First
Friday service will be held.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02

Last nights masque bail under the
auspices of the Colonial Outing Assoc
citation of this city was largely attend
ed and in every way most successful
affair. The costumes were of all
sorts and conditions and there were
all kinds OF characters impersonated.
The first prize for the most handsome.
ly gowned lady was captured by Miss
Eta Winslow. Of Baltimore. The
prize was ladies' ring with o tiffany
setting.
Mr.. Jordan took the similar prize
for the gentlemsn's class, which was
a silk umbrella. The most cemicallv
attired man in the room. according to
the judges decision. was Mr. ERan.
The judges were Messrs William H.
Freeman. Jesse Clark, William Kerr
and William Mullan. The presenta-
tion OF prizes was made by Mr. Sam
uel J. Rosenberg. The supper room.
which did rousing business, was pre.
sided over by e. q. Ellis
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
PERSONAL Z SOCIAL EVENTS.
HAPPENINGSIN THE SOCIAL
CIRCLES.
Brief Items of General Interest To
Yourself And To Your
Friends.

Walter G. Teomas of the l.. :. :.
Kentucky is visiting his parents Mr.
and Mrs. X. Thomas, West street.
Miss Edith Tums, of Baltimore is
spending the week with friends in
town
Mrs. Warfeld, wife Of the Governor,
was in Baltimore yesterday. She ac-
compained her daughters who left for
their school at Briar Cleti-on the Hud-
son, \. Y.
Mr.. Roland Hopkins and Mr.. Walter
McKnew, have been visiting the fami-
ly of Capt. Peach, AT Riverview.
Mrs Maria Thomas, of Washington
and her niece Mrs. Robert Barber,
were here to attend the funeral of their
relatives Mrs. Caroline Duvall who
died at Germantown this week.
Mr.. Wallace Thomas. of the u. $. :.
Kentucky, Is visiting his parents. Mr..
and Mrs. James X. Thomas.
Miss Daisy Woodward, is the guest
of her sister, Mrs. Bispham, at the
Claude apartment house.
Mrs w, b. Wells, left this morning
for Baltimore TO meet her mother Mrs.
Fiske of Providence, r.. L., who will
spend some time in this city witw her.
Miss Hobbs and Miss Agnes Ken.
nedy, of Warenton, Va, are the guests
of Miss Frances Terry, Sampson
Row.
Mrs Hinkley, of Providence ,R. 4,
who has been visiting Mrs. w. h.
Wells, ief today for her home.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
At St. IOseph's, MiIIersviIle.

Yesterday was day of unusual JOY
at the little church upon the hill
Besides being the feast of All Saints,
it was the occasion of the first COM
munion of the children of this mis-
sion parish All that could be ae-
complished in outward decoration
was done. and the nine children were
prepared by Rev. Father O'Leary, >.
IS. r., who gave them a three days
retreat, beginning on Sunday last
After the mass during which the
children received their first commu-
nion. they renewed their baptismal
vows before the decorated font and
were dedicated specially to the Bless
ed Mother of God, and received the
Pope's blessing. 1t was a very happy
day for priest and parents and the
congregation generally. The children
were afterwards entertained at break
fast by Mrs. Edw Cecil.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
Satisfactorily Adjusted.

The incident growing out of the at
tack on Rear Admiral Train and his
son by Chinese mob near Nankin has
been satisfactorily adjusted. The
State Department received dispatch
which read.
Admiral Train has just arrived at
Shanghai The incident occurred
near Nankin October "a. Train and
his party were shooting A woman
was accidentally wounded by Train S
son, but her injuries were slight. The
son was detained by the mob, hut an
amicable settlement was made. The
mob afterward attacked and two Chi
nese were wounded by the civilians.
No sailors took part in the engage
ment. The governor of Nankin apollo
gized to the officers, restored their
guns and punished the ringleaders of
the mob The incident is regarded as
closed -
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
Lieut.. Sellers WEEDS.

The marriage yesterday ut st.
Thomas Church, Washington, ID. O..
of Miss Anita Evans, daughter OF the
former consul general TO London. and
Mrs Henry Clay Evans, to Lieut
David Foote Sellers, u. s. N, was
witnessed by large and fashionable
assemblage. The chancel of the church
was abloom with chrysanthemums
set amid palms and foliage plants.
which decoration extended down the
aisle to mark off the family pews.
The ushers, all Of whom were in tho
full dress uniform. as were the bride.
groom and best man, were Lieutenant.
Commander Gibbons, Lieutenant Ros.
ooe Spear, Lieutenant William X.
Gise, Lieutenant Clarence England.
Paymaster W. b. lizard, all al tbe
Eavy; Captain Harry r. Lay. u. s.
M. O., and CAPTAIN Archibald Butt.
u. S. a.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
Big Excursion.

1t is estimated that over thousand
people came here this morning with
the members of the Merchants and
Manufacturers Association from Bal
timore. The steamer Susquehanna
brought the crowd down to see the
Prince. The details of the excursion
were arranged by Gen. Lloyd l.. Jack
sen, chairman of the hospitality
committee, and Mr.. Clarence Ii. For
rest, secretary of the association.
The excursionists visited the State
House, Naval Academy and witnessed
the drill OF the brigade of Midship-
nen. They spent some time in visit
ing the new buildings and returned
at O'Clock this afternoon.
Evening capital. (Annapolis, Md.) 1884-1910, 1905-11-02
The Money Puzzles Them.

The Annapolis merchants ale hav-
ing their troubles during the visit OF
the Britishers TO this port, ia tho
handling of English money. Many OF
the sailors and orderlies ashore have
no American money with them and
offer the coin of their own country
and Canada in exchange for tie goods
purchased. The only trouble rs the
making of change, as the money is
good, but some of the merchants. ON
banking their cash today found that
they had cheated themselves by Civ
ing too much change. and doubtless
many OF the Britishers find their
pocket books suffering from the same
cause