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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-24
CHARACTER IN OLD SHOES.
Cobbler Studies as He Pegs and
Develops Unique "Ology."

Cobbler Studies as He Pegs and
Develops Unique "Ology." =
"Ologists" have for years been tell
Ing peoples dispositions by the bumps
on their heads, the lines on their hands,
the contour Of their faces, their hand,
writing and dozen or more other
methods. Now new "ology" has come
into the field, called "shoeology"; and
by 1t the cobbler to whom you take your
shoes can tell whether you are square"
or crooked" level-headed or rattle
brained, shiftless or painstaking, fickle-
minded or stubborn and 80 on ad infini-
tum, says the Columbus Dispatch.
Columbus has one "shoeologist." He
is David Cassidy, cobbler who also
owns small shoe store. Just as Il
mans handwriting or his eyes or the
way he wears his clothing betray some
characteristic part of his nature, so
does the way he wears his shoes out
also tell Its story.
Why it Is so, even to certain ex-
tent, Mr.. Cassidy doesn't pretend to
explain. The shape Of the foot has
something to do with the way the shoe
wears out; the way man walks has
a great deal more But why the honest
man walks one way and the dishonest
man walks another, or why the heels of
changeable men are inclined one way
and the heels of stubborn men inclined
the other, is a question yet to be solved.
The man who wears his sole off
across the toe will steal" said Mr.. Cas-
sadly.
"But just think Of the women's
shoes that come in here worn out that
way?' said another
"Well, what Of It? Won't women
pilfer little things quicker than man?
They take little things where man
wouldn't take the chance, because he
knows the value isn't enough to risk
the chance Of being caught. Look at
the shoplifters.
"Now, a man who wears his shoes
Off evenly across the bottom is pretty
level-headed sort of chap. He doesn't
90 off half-cocked and when he says
thing you can pretty generally bank on
it." He thought 1t over before he said
1t.
"Dut when the shoe wears out on the
outside of the sole look out for that
man. He isn't man Of his word. Don't
extend any credit to him, because you're
liable not to get paid. He's liable to
be a pretty slippery customer In a
deal"
"How about these shoesT asked an
other listener as he held up his for in
spection.
II can't tell anything about the
soles, because you've just had them
mended. But can tell by the counter
that you're changeable In your nature.
You're not as steadfast as you should
be. Pull your shoe off," and as 1t was
handed to him he said: "Now If you'll
look down on that shoe from the top,
or from the back, you'll see that the
counter is swung Inward. The man
who breaks his counter down toward
the inside Of his foot 10 changeable in
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-24

his nature. 1t isn't very marked in this
shoe, 30 you're not 80 bad"
What about the man who wears his
heel Off on the outsider
Every one does that. 1t doesn't
mean anything in 'shoeology.' But there
are men who wear their shoes out
squarely on the back Of the heel-come
down so hard they break the counters
down. All I've seen have belonged to
successful men,"
"Is there any difference between the
way fat men and slim men wear out
their shoes?"
Not that I've noticed. They wear
them about the same as other people,"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-24
Tho British Breed,

British bred animals, whether they
be horses, cattle, sheep or even pigs,
are superior to all others in quality
and stamina. There is some strange
and admirable power In our soil which
puts a stronger fiber and a more en-
during stamp Of excellence into the
live stock bred In our islands than are
found in the same breed or species In
any other part Of the world.-London
Times.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-24

Dublavln took walk in the ceme-
terry, where he noticed on the tomb
stones, Good Husband" "Good Wife"
Good Son."
ut Is evidently here that the happi-
est homes are found" he reflected
Nos Lolslrs.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-24
Ii Wasn't Much.

Diggs-You evidently don't smoke
much.
Biggs-Wny do you think I don't.
Diggs-I inferred as much from the
cigar you're smoking now.-Illustrated
Bits.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-24

Some politicians have long flngers
and short memories.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1908-04-24

But how would. it end? That couid
not foresee. That he had gone of with
some definite and immediate purpose
was convinced. Would he in the next
hour undo himself completely by throwing
off Miss Dalrymple and making his uncle
understand that he had no intention of
marrying her? 1t would be sharp work;
but men lose no time when their fortunes
are at stake. I'VE shall see," said /, re-
turning to my work, for which | hoped
there would be no need when | went up
for Flexmore's signature.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

to-day. From fifty to almost twenty times that number, in ten of twelve years, is stepping some along frater- nal paths And every man Jack of that twenty times fifty is working like trooper to be the friend of every person in and out of the city and all over New England. There is not one shirker. and if there is, he will soon be discovered and relegated to the land, where roam the shades of the would be baseball teams, who thought that Waterbury lodge was a cinch. Just how each Elk is going to be your friend can ohly be told by that Elk himself. He has quantity of new bonds that need new owners. He has an automobile that needs a new chauffeur. He is willing that you should be their owner. The smallest child in the city or state can be- come the proprietor of both and there will be no questions asked. The bonds are put up in packages and all are carefully checked off When the final reckoning comes, the night that the big Elks fair and bazaar closes. opposite your name may appear the financial star, you have been gazing at so longingly for. years. The time is now ripe for you to become bond holder. The way is easy, just what you want to know. A wise man. or woman or child never forgets. Per haps you are in the wise class Wouldn't it be great if you could ride in an automobile of your own and be
 the envy of your friendsg That toe
 Is very easy. If you consult some ont of the elkE.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
JACQUES
VAUDEVILLE.

Buster Brown and his ever faith full Tige will hold forth at the head of the bill at the Jacques next week in vaudeville version of that event. full epoch in Busters career, "Aunty's Visit" Buster will be impersonated by Louis Merkel, a clever Lilliputian comedian, while George Ali, who en- joys widespread fame for his crea- tion of the role of Tige, will fill the role of the great good natured bull dog. Buster and Tige will be accom- panied by Busters father, mother, aunt, and aunty's finance. Tige's realistic dog pranks are invariably received with great laughter. Lisle Leigh, versatile emotional actress, with clever company, will enact 3 serious dramatic sketch, Weaving the Net" which is said to be out of the beaten path of vaudeville play lets. It is replete with strong dra- matic situations to which Miss Leigh always arises with capital effect. The Yamamoto brothers are Japanese wire and pole balancing experts of unuSudl duilits riuids anu Dul he rollicking trayesty on vaudeville frivolities; Gray and Graham, the bellboy and the military maid; Govt trio, man and two dogs in a remark able series of equilibristic feats; Ed Morton, singing comedian, who has been scoring heavily throughout the Poli circuit. and the electrograph will round out the bill. Buster Brown will hold daily receptions to women and children after the mat inees beginning Tuesday, presenting all with souvenir photographs. On Friday he will present to the child making the best Buster Brown draw ing a s10 gold piece. The drawing must be sumbitted not later than Thursday noon,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
PRINCE HUMBUG"

crowded house and delight ful audience greeted Frank Lalor and very estimable company in his latest musical comedy Prince Hum
 bug" While in some respects 1t
 does not equal that other amusing comedy Coming Through the Rye
 still 1t differs from 1t so materially
 in comedy work. that the new ideas and the novelty pleases. Everything looked beautiful and everything
 passed off smoothly. The ladies of
 the chorus were pretty, tastefully
 dressed and some of them handsome ly gowned. The stage arrangements
 were perfection and In the two
 scenes enacted, each one formed a
 picturei of its own that was pleas ing to the eye. The songs were
 new also and some of them more
 than catchy. Labor himself had two good ones in "Stung" and "Hooli-
 han. " The choruses were splen-
 didly balanced, but at times 1t did seem as though the orchestra might have let up bit. Isabell D'Armond, the leading soloist of the comedy, was
 suffering with severe cold, but even at that she was favorite with the audience, who did not press her too
 much for encores, Knowing how bravely she was struggling to go through her songs. Every character from Labor down was in the hands of capable people. Perhaps 1t would not exaggerate 1t to say that never was musical comedy given in this city where every character and ev-
 cry chorus and solo was so well re- ceived and so cleverly done. One of the most laughable and exceedingly funny scenes was the one between MT Lalor and Florence Morrison in the character of Reina, queen of Sa- lea. Miss Morrison is built on the
 mastodonic principle, but was as full of good nature as May Irwin
 She fairly bubbled over with fun and in her duet with Mir Labor she had the audience convulsed with laugh ter. There was not a dull moment during the performance and every body seemed to be well satisfied to be in attendance One of the funny stunts was that done by six girls, who appeared to be dwarfs in what was called the Major number. The facial expressions of the girls as they passed back and forth across the stage was exceedingly funny. The one on the right of the stage, Miss Edith Par frey, should follow that line of busi- ness more. Her facial expressions would make even Sol Smith Russell envious. Miss Parfrey, by the way is the wife of Harry Corners, who con- ducted the big sale at the Mullings & Son store in this city.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
POLI'S
GRACE GEORGE.

The French comedy "Divorcons, ]" an adaptation of which will be pre- sented by Grace George at Polls on
 Tuesday, election night, is probably Victorien Sordou's finest dramatic ef- fort It is singular fact that the dean of French playwrights owes his first stage success to his excellent handwriting. He had sent in his oft rejected play La Taverne Des Etudiants" to the Odeon manage ment for consideration, and the man. uscript lay with others on table when Mile Berengere attracted by the handwriting took it up and be- came at once keenly interested in it. The result was that she induced the directors of the theater to read 1t. The play was accepted and the foun- dation of Sardou's success firmly laid. Election returns will be announced by stereopticon between the acts. Prices 25c to s2. Seat sale Monday.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
GRAND OPERA.

The coming of the Ivan Abramson Italian grand opera company next Wednesday evening at the Poli the ater has aroused great enthusiasm among all classes and lovers of music and art. Mir Abramson is promising to give us for that occasion double bill of two modern masterpieces, namely, "Cavalleria Rusticana." by N. Mascagni, and "I Pagliacei." by Leoncavallo. with the same cast. scenery. chorus and orchestra that he produced. recently ten weeks iu New York and two weeks in Philadelphia,
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
HOW THE ELKS DO GROW. Unprecedented Among Fraternal Or panizations and the Reasons.

When the older elks of Waterbury lodge look back to the years when it was struggle to keep their heads above water and realize the immense growth of that elk tree to-day, they can feel proud of the ambitions they pursued and the many sacrifices they made Tn order to make elkdom one of the brightest spots in the history of frasernal organizations In this state
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31
Specials for Tonight
 After 7::30. Snecials That You Cannot Afford to Miss if You Wish to Save Money.

RIBBON.
 All Silk TatYeta Ribbon, No 40, in white, black,
 navy, brown red, blue. pink, green, lavender and yellow, legular 17c value, tonight. 1Oc va A lot of Taffeta Ribbon in plain colors, incnes wide, coors navy, brown, pink, light blue, white and black also a line of Scotch Plaids Tn
 No 50 all good value at 25c yard tonight 19c yd CORSET COVERS. Women'g low neck, embroidery and lace trimmed Corset Covers, sizes 34 to AZ, tonight. 25c each APRONS.
 Womens White Lawn and Gingham Aprons. good size tonight. t... ...... .... 12ac each MEMS WEAR.
 Mems Garers in all plain colors and fancies, reg Mems Silk Lsle Suspenders with white kid ends, regul<r 50c tonight .......-s...,. 25c a pair New bias stripe and ombre effects, also all plain coors regular 25c, tonight. 25c each Mems heavy fleece lined Shirts and Drawers, odd
 sizes in this lot, 69c, tonight soc garment HOSIERY.
 womsas Burson Hose in fast black, seamless feet all sizes in stock, regular 25c quality, tonight ...... .....s...... ..s.. 17c pair Womens fine quality full regular made Hose, Hermsdorf dye, ll>sizes, regular 25c quality. tonighti. ......t...... 19c 8 pair CLOVES
 Womens clasp Kid Gloves, tan only, all sizes, 5H to 7H, regular 9Sc quality, tonight 69c pair WASH GOODS DEPARTMENT IN THE BASEMENT Outing Flannel, the 12kc quality tonight =. 1Sc yd Striped seersucker Gngham, the 12hc quality. ss; tonight. ............... ..... 1-3c yd Fancy bordered Flannel for waists, dresses and kimonas, the 15c quality, tonight 91ac yd DOMESTIC DEPARTMENT IN THE BASEMENT. Bleached Cotton Pillow Cases, full size 45x3s, good heavy cotton, value 12kc tonight 01sc each Seamless bleaced Sheets, full size, S1x90, heavy cotton, value 69c, tonight. 55c each Hemmed Crochet Bed Spreads, full double bed size, Marse!lles patterns, regular price $1.10 each, tonight. 85c each Silk one Comforters, filled with snowflake cot ton, large sizes regular price $1.25 each, to- night. ..... ......s...... ...... i. 08c each
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

TONIGHT IT'S SALE OF TOILET SOAHo.
 IN THE EASEMENT.
 3 Kinds on sale at Special Prices. SWEETHEART SOAP as good as any other ioc
 soap, highly perfumed. cakes 2oc FAIRY SOAP, fine white soap for the toilet CASTLE SOAP one of the best for toilet use,
 one pound bars, the green, cream and mottled
 bars, our regular 1oc soap worth 15c tonight
 Main Floor Entrance.
 NECKLACES LA vALLIEREs AND Y LORGNETTE CHAINS.
 54 inch Chains, in gun metal, with pet rhinetone,
 pearl amethyst, self bead, coral and peacock
 stones, prices each. ........... $1 to $8.5O Gold Chains. with turquoise pearl, sapphire
 brilliants prices each. soc to $5. % Cut Jet in Toxtail Link and Cord Chains, prices,
 each. ...... 25c to $2.5O Iridescent Bead Necklaces, all colors prices, each 16 and IS inch Necklaces solid gold prices each ............. .5.... $1.oO to $6.5O With Jewel Set Ornaments, each., $s to $10 Gold Plate Chains each ....... 25c to $3.5O Gold Plate Chains with jewel set ornaments ..
 ......... .....,... 25c to $500 Solid Gold Lockets, each .. $3.5O to $5.5O 16 and 1S-inch Novelty Necklaces, pearl beads
 white ana colors each .......... 25c to $3 Real and Imitation Jet each .. ... 25c to $3.5O Real and Imitation Coral, each. .. 25c to $5. .OO Real and Imitation Amber. each. ... 25c to S3. .98 Amethyst Turquoise and Cherry Beads. at each
 25c, soc and $1 Gold Bead Necklaces each .. 25c BOG and s2.oo
 NOVELTIES IN HAIR ORNAMENTS. New Ball Top Pins in shell and amber at ...
 ... .s.5..s4 ....,. ... .12zc 25c and soc. Sculptured Barrettes in shell, amber, black and 'g New Rhinestone and Gold Inlad Combs and Bar @ '''
 rettes, each .a..,.. $1 to $6.5O Sculptured Back and Side Combs, at, each
 ..... ...s. 1Oc 25c soc, $1 to $185O Rhinestone and Gold Bar Top Side and Back
 Combs, each.. ...... .... soc S1 to So 50 Rhinestone Set and Inlad Back and Side Comb
 oe's' a'' a set soc, $1 and $2
 PIERCED GOLD TOP BACK COMBs Jeweled Set Combs.
 Bird Set Rhinestones latest novelties, each
 .ss... ..s.... soc to $7.5O Hair Pins, all shapes and coors at 1Oc to soc dozen Ribbon Hair Combs each -. fOc to o5c Large Line Flan Side, Back and Pompadour
 Comps, each.... 25c, soc to 1.5O
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

Members, you are invited to attend the private
 Halloween Masquerade, Dance Given by Kicks Dancing Academy, 4S East Main street, Friday Evening, Oct 30, 1908. Admission 25c each per son at the door. Notice-Each lady or gentleman wearing a mask must pre- sent an invitation at the door. Phone 177-5
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

and on these two special operas MT Abramson was given credit by the New York critics that his production is superior to the S5 productions, for the very reason that he brings out the dramatic power of the plot as well as the vocal and all musical ef- fleets connected to the operas. It fell to Impresario Ivan Ivan Abram- son to solve the difficult problem of placing grand opera meritoriously rendered In every respect at prices enabling the general public to at tend. and in fact to-day his organ ization is recognized throughout the country as the only musical modern institution of America. His artists are of the highest artistic standards with perfect cultivation of voice as well as of the dramatic school. The cast for this occasion will be as fol- lows.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1908-10-31

Conductor, A. Fornari.
 A chorus of fifty and an orchestra Of thirty-fve, including ballet of sixteen.
Evening journal., 1908-05-21
TIE
General Demand

Of the Well-Informed of the World has
always been for a simple, pleasant and
efficient liquid laxative remedy of known
value; a laxative which physicians could
sanction for family use because its COM
ponent parts are known to them to be
wholesome and truly beneficial in effect,
acceptable to the system and gentle, yet
prompt, in action.
In supplying that demand with its ex-
cellent combination of Syrup of Figs and
Elixir of SIENNA, the California Fig Syrup
Co. proceeds along ethical lines and relies
on the merits of the laxative for its remark
able success.
That is one Of many reasons why
Syrup of Figs and Elixir of SIENNA is given
the preference by the Well-Informed.
To get its beneficial effects always buy
the genuine-manufactured by the Cali
fornia Fig Syrup Co., only, and for sale
by all leading druggists. Price fifty cents
per bottle.
Evening journal., 1908-05-21
PAVING PLANT
IN SEPARATION
Street and Sewer Directors
Interested in Money
Saving Feature

The work of paving Vandever avenue
with bitulthic from the city's new paw
ing plant. which was started on Monday
morning, has progressed rapidly and II is
expected that work on one side of the
avenue will have been completed by the
end of this week, after which paving sill
be begun on Bennett street. which has
been graded and stoned.
The top dressing being applied to Ven
dever avenue is a mixture of stone and
tar. comprising 90 per cent Of stone and
per cent of tar This is weighed and
dried at the city's paving plant at Four
teenth and Pine streets and is hauled to
the street heated to 800 degrees in special
ly constructed steel lined carts. It is then
dumped on a board and laid on the street
to a depth of three inches. which is press
ed to two inches of solid bitulithic usve-
ment by a lotion roller. A sprinklins OF
stone dust completes the application.
The street directors are watching the
operations with much interest When the
idea Of purchasing a paving plant for
city first came up it was estimated that
the city would be able to save consider
able both in time and money, over paw
ing by private contract While, of course.
owing to incidental expen es the beginning
of the operation may not afford a fair
basis to judge whether the estimate was
correct or not the directors are following
closely so as to he in position to judge
to what degree the city is saving by doil E
its own work when the plant has been in
operation long enough to demonstrate its
highest efficiency.
Street Commissioner Frank W. Pierson
has direct charge of the work aud that
the plant is in good hands was attestod
by one Of the members of the Warren
Company of Boston, from which the ma
chine was purchased. who complimcnted
the street department highly on the prac-
tical and economic manner in which the
plant had been put to use.
Evening journal., 1908-05-21
WHERE YOUTHS
OF CITY SWIM
The Upper BrandyWine Now
Shows Many Boys at
Summer PaStime

There are pools of all sorts and con-
ditions which just now are favorites
with the small boy Of this city. The
warm days have had the effect Of call
ing them to the Rrandywine and other
streams, where they have opened the
swimming season, and where the
sleeves Of shirts and legs of trousers
viii be tied into hard knots by the
older boys, who envy the pleasure Of
the younger ones. Chew, chew, chew
your meat!" is a familiar remark, and
viii continue to be heard until the ar
rival of the dog days." when the boys
give up the sport in fear of being af-
hicted with boils and other unpleasant
things.
The nearest swimming spot, which
appears just now to be the most popu-
lar resort of the kind. is in the Bran
dywine at Bancrofts dam. Just below
Rising Sun bridge is another favorite
spot, and further down the stream the
lads disport themselves in raiment that
is not exactly pleasing to them. UP
the Christiana creek the lads are not
required to be as particular.
1t is a fact that many Of the boys
will not patronize the bath houses to
any extent They enjoy the freedom
of the open water, and oftentimes will
hockey from school to engage in one
of the best of outdoor boyish pastimes
Evening journal., 1908-05-21
MILITIA TO BE
AT FORT DUPONT
Battalion TO be Organized
For the Coast Defense
Service

Members Of the Organized Militia
are much interested i'm the orders for
battalion to take part in the coast
defence maneuvers at Fort Dupont
with the regular army during this
summer. Governor Lea has accepted
the invitation of the Secretary of War
and has issued an order directing "a
battalion to be organized for this pur
pose. The Delaware miitiamen will
spend a week at Fort DUPONT during
August, Immediately after the reeu-
lar summer encampment at Rehoboth.
The battalion will he known as the
Coast Artillery Reserves and will be
made up of detachments from all the
companies In the militia.
Nearly all the Atlantic Coast States
viii have their militia participate with
The regulars in the coast defence eXer-
cises. The work will be entirely dif-
ferent from anything the nllitiamen
have ever uDdertaken before.
orders issued for the coast defense
service among other things say:
with a view to the selection of the
officers of this battalion, all officers OF
the First Infantry below the grade OF
| Lieutenant Colonel, except the chaplain
and Judge advocate. will. on or before
July 1, advcise the adjutant- general
through proper channels if they will
be available for detail to duty with
the battalion.
Company commanders will furnish
the adjutant- general. through proper
channels not later than July Is. a list
Of the names and grade of the enlisted
lnen Of their respective companies who
will he available for this duty The
surgeon will furnish this information
concerning the hospital detachment"