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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

bring back some cash and thought
they'd give him lift. Heard it from
an old friend and thought"
But Molly cared nothing for what
he thought Just then, and hailing the
stable man who was passing, she said
In a low voice: "Jim, saddle King,
mount four men and be ready to follow
me In five minutes. Be sure the men
are well armed" Jim hastened to exc
cute his orders, and in five minutes he
and his men were ready for further
orders.
"Yer amt goin' to try to head him
off, are yerW the scout asked Molly,
and not receiving an answer, continued
Its too late he'll be there before you
ken ketch him."
well see," said Molly, shortly.
Seizinz her revolver from the table
she hurried out to where her men were
waiting, and bidding them follow her
as rapidly as possible, she sprang into
the saddle and was out in the road be-
fore anyone could demonstrate with
her. The others mounted quickly and
were soon following their mistress, but
she was more than match for them.
Her horse was thoroughbred, the
fastest on the ranch and Molly thought
that by urging him on to a quick run,
she might yet be able to reach her hus-
band In time to warn him of his dan
ger On, on she rode, now and then
bending, over Kings neck, to whisper
In his ear, and the good steed, seeming
to understand, went faster and faster,
until those who followed were lust
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

courage nor to slacken speed. She turn
ed around once more, and could Just see
four figures following at some distance,
and hoped earnestly that they might
not be far of when she should reach
Black Rock.
By this time the moon had risen,
lighting up the whole plain, and not
half mile of, she could see the huge
rock loom up before her. She strained
her eyes, and looked beyond, to see IL
there was a lone rider coming from
that direction but no one was in sight,
and she knew then that her husband
had not yet reached the spot.
AS she came to within 100 yards of
the place. a masked man stepped out
from behind the rock, and shouted
Halt" at the same time leveling a re-
eolver at her. But she had no thought
of halting, and raising her own revol-
yer, she fired. The man fell, and she
Halloped past him, but not before one
Of the wounded mans companions had
fired and hit her with a bullet. She
felt faint, and slipping the revolver into
Its holster, she placed her hand to her
side. The palm at once grew warm
with blood. She was now so weak that
she could no longer manage the reins,
SO King Of his own accord slowed down
to a trot. There was no need of has
tening now for her own men had come
upon the desperadoes, and after sharp
scuffle the latter were made prisoners.
Molly had not ridden far when on
looking up she saw a man riding on a
white horse, whom she knew to be her
husband. She gave high Of relief, and
tried to call out to him, but the sound
was only moan.
King, being no longer guided, stopped
suddenly. The jolt caused Molly to reel
in her seat, but instead of falling to the
ground, she fell into a strong pair Of
arms. A voice was saying things she
liked but could not hear, but she knew
that voice only too well. She smiled. as
she whispered, so low that he could
scarcely hear, "Just-just in time,
Will"
I'm time? In time for what, dearP"
he asked gently, wondering what she
could mean.
But there was no answer, He turned
her face to the moonlight. The quiet
lips smiled still, and the beautiful face
was almost as white as the dress she
wore.
MOLLY" he cried, "Molly."
But only a coyote barked from a
knoll near by.-Boston Post.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20
A sLEEPY SONG.

As soon as the fire burns red and low,
And the house upstairs Is still,
She sings me a queer little sleepy song
OF sheep that 60 over the hill.
The good little sheep run quick and soft,
Their colors are gray and white;
They follow their leader nose to tail,
For they must be home by night.
And one slips over and one comes next,
And one runs after behind,
The gray ones nose at the white ones
tail
The top of the hill they find.
And when they get to the top Of the hill
They quietly slip away;
But one runs over and one comes next
Their colors are white and gray.
And over they 60, and over they 60,
And over the top of the hill,
The good little sheep run thick and fast,
And the house upstairs is still.
And one slips over and one comes next,
The good little, gray little sheep,
l watch how the fire burns red and low,
And she says that fall asleep.
Frank H. Sweet.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

heart must be consulted yet there Is mpety In this
attitude nasmuch couple will withdraw from its So
cety and proclaim its right to enter into bonds of matri
mony regardless of any social demand.
The divorce movement is the effect of this individual
ISM When couple marres solely for their happi-
ness will dissolve the bond this end fails
of realization The best and ruest marriages result when
the parties enter into them for personal happiness
but with desire to reach the social end.
Parents should remain together If only for the sake Of
their children In strained parental relations why would
1t not be feasible to divorce from father, a
daughter from mother? A father cannot cast off a
profigate there is such thing disownng him,
for hear of that only in novels Likewise there is
no such thing disowning wife, however grave her
oense might be. She may be exed for life, but the
mental relation should cease, when the init
mate does.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

The specialists in diseases of the hui
man mind have given the name para
noia" to that form of insanity in which
the victim labors under a delusion in
volving an exaggerated and irrational
conception Of his own Importance, wis
dom, wealth and accomplishments The
political doctors and students of pub
lie questions have discovered that a
similar disease attacks certain class
Of reformers and has often been the
cause Of the failure Of reform move
ments.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20
JUST IN TIME.
~NNNOONNONN.

~ RESSING herself all in white, as
ii was her custom almost every af-
ternoon, Molly White went to sit
In the hammock to read and wait the
return of her husband who had gone
to the next town on business. She had
been reading some time, when sudden
ly she heard hoofbeats Peering through
the vines she saw young scout, one Of
her husbands friends, come galloping
up the road toward the house very
much excited. She thought of her hus-
band Immediately and suspected that
he was In danger.
"Whats the matter?" she exclaimed,
selling him by the arm.
"It's-it's WILL" he answered, quite
breathlessly.
"Is he hurt?" she cried, excitedly.
mo, but he's going to be-" he an
swered softly, at the same time
glancing around about to see whether
or not he was telling this to more
than one person.
"When? Where?" she cried, almost
shouted.
"Yer know where Black Rock Is,
about ten miles from here, don't yer?
Well, that's where they're going to wait
for him. Yer see, they found out that
he'd gone to c. and was going to
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Our northern neighbor, the Dominion
finds much legitimate satisfaction In
the latest statistics Of immigration pub
lished by her immigration department
She is proud both of the numbers and
quality Of her new arrivals. The total
number Of such arrivals for the nine
months ending with March was $4,000
During the last twelve months $4,000
immigrants were admitted into Canada,
and henceforth, the department be-
lieves, the rate will be about 1900 a
week. Canada, as We have had occa.
sion to explain, encourages and even
subsidies "the right sort" of immigra
tion. She is not anxious to receive the
submerged" Of the world, but she has
plenty Of room for the able-bodied, the
thrifty, the industrious, the efficient
who are able and willing to cultivate
her soil and develop her natural re-
sources. She Is proud Of the fact that
Of the total for the nine months men.
toned the United States contributed
about a third-31 900 persons. The
Americans who emigrate to Canada are
rs rule, farmers with some capital
and experience who see chances for
greater prosperity In the sparsely pop.
ulated and expanding Dominion. From
Great Britain $1,000 persons emigrated
to Canada during the period in ques.
tion, and 1t Is stated that many of these
are men with sufficient capital to start
In business for themselves as storekeep.
ers, country traders, bankers and 50 on.
For with the development of agricul.
ture," says a commissioner, every 9th
er industry expands, and small capi-
tallsts can find plenty of opportunity
for profitable Investment" Three thou
sand immigrants week Is a record.
breaking rate for Canada, and In the
great cities, at any rate, it Is creating
a problem" but compare 1t with the
present 5000 day rate Of the immigra.
ton to the United States, and in our
case. 1t Is to be remembered, tens of
thousands come In without dollar and
without the desire or intention of go
Ing west and taking up land or seek.
Ing work on the farms already occupied
and cultivated.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

The man ''who knows it all" and
deems himself all-sufflcient for all oc-
casions, and especially for emergen-
cies, Is a familiar figure in all employ
ments, public and private. More men
achieve failure by knowing too much
and trying to do too many things to
which they are not called than by the
opposite course. The overdoer, more
frequently than the man who keeps be-
low a high standard, fails to realize
his aims Dominated by deep and
abiding sense of his capacity for USE
fulness and by an equally robust doubt
of other mems qualifications, this in
fated parsonage Is nuisance at all
times and in any avocation.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

In an obscure telegraphic news item
the other day story was told Of
boy who committed suicide rather than
appear publicly in a graduating class
of seven in which all the others were
girls. This unfortunate youth was not
obstreperous nor possessed of sullen,
boyish prigglshness. He was only
afflicted with bashfulness, which In his
case, as in many others, amounted to
tragic anguish. He was urged to take
part In the graduating exercises by his
teachers and his parents until the
dread Of having to comply so preyed
upon his mind that death seemed pref
cradle. He left letter to his mother,
In which he showed no resentment.
and only made the pathetic request
that good care be taken of his younger
brother. There are thousands of boys
and glrls-aye, even men and women
In this land who can feel a keen SYM
pathy for this dead schoolboy who was
victim Of diffidence that made life
unbearable. Parents are prone to con.
slider lightly the shy natures Of some
highly neurotic children to whom pub
liclty Is positive torture. 1t Is the
common belief that a tlmorous child
may be cured of its afflictlon by being
forced to overcome It, This has led to
needless persecution of many an inno-
cent by the thoughtless or mistaken
parent and teacher These unhappy
children are put upon the rack to en-
dure anguish as acute as ever martyr
suffered. That they survive Is taken
as evidence that they are cured, al
though 1t Is rare indeed that such dras-
tic measures really do any good. Diff
dence Is something that is hard to get
over and some people never succeed
in shaking Off a certain degree of ner-
vousness In the company Of strangers.
Such should take particular care not
to force their children forward against
their will, for these children are liable
to have inherited the handicap of their
parents. Dff1dent children should be
subjects Of special study and consid.
eration, that their timidity may yield
to gentle persuasion instead of being a
miserable, lifelong affiictlon.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Fairgrounds are necessary In every
community for young and old. Last
month the National Playground Asso-
ciation was formed Its chief movers
were not those primarily interested in
sport, but educators and sociologlsts.
In an address to the delegatess, Pres
ident Roosevelt said, II owe my first
interest in the playground question to
Jacob Riis, when he spoke of the poor
children who were not allowed to play
in the streets, but had to play In the
streets because they had no other place
to play" Every town, even the small
one, where the child and the young
man are free from the terrible confine-
ments Of the city, knows that 1t is wise
to provide a generous playground. Play
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

s'Eh CLEVELAND avails to save them from the fate OF
common maefactors. The easy going disuse of political
privileges by honest citizens falls far short Of willing
their part overlook tolerate vile traffic in
abominable bartering away Of the peoples
interests places Of trust An Of teachers in
schools colleges by their lives Of self sacrificing
and conscientious devotion to the Of education
making unremtting protest against prevailing selfshness
and avarce From many thousands of pupits through
the land is ceaselessy enforced the inspired
better little with Righteousness than great
nues without right"
1t may be that directors Of organizations who have in
vited the confidence Of the people and who have negi
gently vciousy betrayed their trust will not thereby
lose caste among their fellows in the guild Of riches but
there millions of their countrymen who will persist
in measuring their conduct by the plain, simple standard
recttude The American character has received
disabling wounds hurts 1t be relied upon to
our institutions II Its moral fiber not further
weakened by the creeping corroson Of greed wicked
neglect And these cannot If the Of the
American people watchful faithful to their great
trust and In al things patriotic.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

So far as legal rights are concerned,
Texas is not the married woman's par
adise A married woman has no prop
erty Of her own. If she earns anything
her husband can collect and spend it.
He can squander her inheritance or
gamble away her estate. Not long
since a woman whose drunken husband
had deserted her bought a sewing ma
chine on the installment plan and pro-
ceeded to make a living for herself and
several small children. The husband
discovered the fact and the terms Of
the bargain and, the day before the
agent was to call for the second pay
ment, went to the bank where the wife
had deposited her little savings for
this purpose, wrote a check and drew
every dollar as her manager"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

able to discern white speck disappear
ing in front of them.
But not until the sound Of horses
hoofbeats had become indistinct, did
Molly realize the danger to which she
had subjected herself in riding 80 far In
advance Of the others. She knew that
If the highwaymen were at Black Rock
first, and they probably would be, they
would not let her, his wife, pass; but
this thought did not cause her to lose
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

is a right Of youth. Just as sure as
there is no appointed adequate field for
games and romping. so sure are for
hidden lawns TO show wear, and the
windows in the barn to show broken
lights of glass
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

James r. Keane Is said to have made
a million lately In stocks. II Jim hangs
on to all the newspapers say he makes
he will soon be beyond want
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

When the Gaekwar of Baroda arrived
In New York he wore tweed suit,
spoke English and had only one wife.
He should now make his downfall COM
plete by calling himself Smith or John
son.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Scotland's birth rate last year was
the lowest ever recorded. Scotland
must brace up If she desires to retain
the good opinion Of our President.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

The woman who sprinkled herself
with blulng Instead Of holy water be.
lieves her intention made 1t all right.
Lucky it wasn't vitriol she might have
been less philosophic.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20
Animated Bed Warmers.

Strange bed warmers are used by
Chilean women. In cold weather, when
In bed, they keep their feet warm by
placing them on dog.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Getting down to statistics 1t is dis
closed that S1,S0S,50O worth Of church
property was destroyed In San Fran
cisco. Doesn't that seem to quarrel
with the "dlspensation Of providence"
theory?
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

San Francisco may have been thrown
down through the influence Of the sun
spots, but one good thing about her
people Is the absence Of sore spots.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

II the Cossacks are tired Of blood
shed, there is prevalent In Russia even
a more widespread WEAKNESS than had
been suspected.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Mob leaders may feel that lynching is
a manly and heroic practice, but it Is
to be noted that they are all eager to
sneak out Of responsibility in a given
case.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

The Chicago Post asserts with more
confidence than ever that Cap" Anson
Is the best first baseman who ever oc-
cupied the City Clerks office.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

II Ia rather surprising, when you
come to think Of 1t, that 30 little at
tention has been paid to the powder
trust by the magazines
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Once the grasshopper was the bane
of Kansas. Now the kissing bug seems
to have invaded that fair State.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

The real aim in this land of plenty
should be to keep as far as possible
from the starvation wage"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

The New York Sun calls Speaker
Cannon the youngest man In Washing
ton" But, my, amt he wise
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Probably the rumor that the Sultan
can't live long is due to the fact that
he doesn't deserve to.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

In rebuilding San Francisco will not
be hampered by lack Of sand-either
kind.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

When man says OF relative who
Is dead, Hes better off," It Is a sign
he is glad he is dead.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

Free speech in Russia has bayonet
attached.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

A whipping doesn't hurt a man so
much as the thoughts Of being whipped.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20
MARRIAGE AND DIVORCE.
BY Professor Felix Adler

The stronghold Of the home lies in the
thought Of Its permanency, and every divorce
granted weakens the expectation Of this stabli-
ty. The idea Of marriage as great social end
is gradually giving way to thoughts for ones
self. The medieval conception of marriage was
to conserve the family name and the family
interests. In japan one ground for divorce lies
in too great an attachment between man and
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

never had days illness.
Higher wages, better food. better houses and ath-
ecs increased the chances Of longer existence You
would get If you tried bad bread to-day the
ordinary bread of twenty and would havo
considerable difficulty in finding house which
healthy house of that period the rent The
against adulteraton passed in 1875 have abolished
the first and the laws with regard to housing have
tngulshed the latter. The authorities have discovered
that is cheaper not to have smallpox, cholera and y
phod have hem and they have taken steps that
have made these Affections hundred times than
they were
Many people firmly convinced that exercise
really do you good unless 1t is expensive Most of the
enthusiastic golf players meet would, am convinced,
lose immense part Of their faith In the healthy inu
Of the game If they could not manage to spend S.
day over It. Walking Is too cheap for many people.
believe in games but for healthy exercise walking Is
equal to any, But must have something. No exercise
Is fearful waste. You cannot afford it.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

The woman who can argue should be-
man-like enough not to CRY.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

wife. 1t ls there recognized that wife certain
allegiance to the family whole. In phase the
change in modern times is to be commended, for the
woman asserts her independence and shows that her
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20
STANCHNEss OF AMERICAN RECTITUDE
BY Grover Cleveland

No people can lose hope while their
courts and juries remain unblemished
and administer justice fearlessly and
unrelentingly. United States Sena-
tors and Representatives who, rely
ing on the loose ideas of honesty per-
vading their environment, have be-
trayed the trust of the people find
that no perverted sentiment and no
disguise or dazzle of high position
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20
FOOD AND FADS AND THEIR EVILS.
BY Prof. e. T. Minnich.

= 1t would be hard to forget i'll health nova
N days. however well one might be oneself. The
newspapers are full of discussions respecting ev-
cry variety of 1t. As one walks down a street
one sees on the walls the advertisements of
lpis, nerve fortifers, tonics, and cures for all
ments Of every kind The affection of men
and women are kept vigorously before our
Jeyes. We could not forget them even II we
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

cdAs. p. q ADA q. soULE. Pubs. I
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1906-07-20

~ RESSING herself all in white, as
il was her custom almost every af-
~ ternoon, Molly White went to sit