The mirror. (Stillwater, Minn.) 1894-1925, 1907-11-21


bald heads we're not to be found at
Three Corners. Even beardless youths
had suddenly stepped forth with full
boards. Thus it came about that the
little village was favored with the pres
ence of tonsorial artist, who soon es-
tablished thriving business. OF
course, the important news soon trav-
eled from village to village until a
reporter for the Progressive News"
made grand coup by lengthy write
up of the affair. At this juncture Of
the proceedings Tod and Owen quietly
packed their effects and departed for
New York City.
Seated in a private room of the
"Grandest" the two fatallsts discussed
the future. How rosy it appeared!
IN Nothing to do, said Tod, "but inter-
est capitalists, begin the manufacture
of our Electro on q great scale, and
reap the harvest of American dollars"
"Not todayp interrupted Owen; then
continued: "Our wisest move is to
open tonsOrial parlor in this city,
place it's management under the super.
vision of an experienced barber, and
introduce our Electro as a substitute
for face washes and hair tonics now
used by the most obliging fraternity.
You see the logical conclusion is that
by substituting our Electro the patrons
of the chop would necessarily shave at
least once day and have their hair
cut probably twice or thrice a week.
Thus we would make money hand over
hand" A few days later Tod and
Owen purchased irst-class tonsorial
parlor which was patronized by many
of the great financiers. To say that
they did fine, from a financial view
point, is mild statement compared to
facts.
One October evening Owen entered
Tod's room and informed him that
Jonathan Dexter, the multi-millionaire,
had written requesting the pleasure of
their company at his palatial mansion
on the following evening. To them
Dexter's name was familiar from the
many newspaper attacks relative to his
purpOrted, unscrupulous methods of
money acquiring. However, they per-
sOnally had never seen Mr.. Dexter. At
ter cOnjecturing as to his reason for
desiring their presence the two friends
parted for the night. In accordance
with tae wishes of Mr.. Dexter, Tod and
Owen arrived at the formers home at
ten o'clock. They were admitted by
Dexter himself and it was soon evident
to the partners that their visit was of
the card order. They were ushered in
to private room, and, after locking
the door to prevent being disturbed,
the multi-milhonaire came at once to
the object of requesting the interview.
"Now, sirs, I have lately heard that
you two are the ones who discovered a
remedy for bald heads. l may as well
inform you that Mr.. Spriggs, of Three
Corners, is distant relative of mine
Thru him l learned of the success of
your Electro-Hair Generator. l de-
cided to purchase some of it but you
had suddenly left there. However, OBJ
tanning your descriptions l hired de-
tectives to locate you. Thus have the
honor of your presence tonight. Now,
the newspaper cartoonists seem to de-
rive some satisfaction III portraying
me as being perfectly bald, while re-
pOrters assert that would part with
much money for luxuriant growth Of
hair. AS matter of fact my head is
as devoid of hair as turnip, as you
can see-removing my wig. And if
your Electro will prove as successful
on my head as it did for those at Three
Corners, l will agree to pay you two
thousand dollars"
"Our time," replied Owen, sis very
valuable. We will send you bottle of
the Electro-you can try it,"
A few weeks later Mr.. Dexter enter
ed the room of Owen and an agreement
was drawn up whereby Dexter received
the formula for making Electro-Hsir
Generator; while Tod and Owen re-
ceived his check for $50O,OOO.
As Dexter left the "Grandest Hotel"
carrying the formula with him, Mr..
Clash entered. He, too, had located