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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
MANY TA1LoRs DECEIVED.
More than 1000 Exclusive Samples
Get Into the Wrong Hands


A piece Of cardboard covered with
square samples of woolen cloths for
mems and women's suihngs might not
! seem to the average man valuable
article, yet elaborate schemes to get
hold of such sample cards are planned
and sometimes carried through, accord
ing to the New York Sun.
A couple arrived recently at the best
of the Philadelphia hotels and set out
to visit all the leading tailors. The
man wanted winter outfit of a COM
prehensive character, while the woman
was just as interested In accumulating
winter wardrobe of the taior-made
variety. Occupying large rooms in the
hotel, there was no reason to believe
that the two were anything other than
they represented themselves. So when
they gave the number Of their suite in
the hotel the samples wre forthcoming
After several days had passed with
out the expected orders the tailors be-
gan to send to the hotel for informa-
ton. The answer returned was that
the two had given up their rooms and
left the day before. No samples were
to be found.
The number Of inquiries became so
large that they were referred by the
hotelh there was no reason to believe
More than 1000 samples of cloth had
| been sent by the tailors to the couple.
Investigation showed their purpose
when IN the Broad street station were
found two wooden packages they had
checked there, filed with sample cards
from which the cloth had been torn
away.
The couple had succeeded in acquir-
ing possession of the best samples Of
the firms that deal in the high-class ex-
elusive patterns. OF course, they will
sell their patterns to the cheaper firms
that endeavor to reproduce them.
Even a bolder effort to get the ex-
elusive samples is reported from Chi
cago. There two men rented a store
In which to open tailoring business
OF a high-priced character and sent to
the manufacturers for their samples.
The samples were sent, but no orders
ever came.
Later inquiry from the manufactur-
ers showed that the firm had got no
further in Its career than taking the
store for month. Its object was plain
when some Of the best designs were
turned out by the cheap mills.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Comfort.

Don't talk to me about sensible
Clothes" announced the pretty girl, II
am never comfortable unless know
look nice, and sensible clothes are not
pretty. / yielded to persuasion this
summer and bought pair of so-called
common sense slippers with low heels
and broad toes-simply hideous! And
do you know something? My feet were
never so uncomfortable in my life."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

A crowd Of small boys were gathered
about the entrance of circus tent in
one Of the small cities in New Hamp-
shire one day, trying to get n glimpse OF
the interior. A man standing near
watched them for few moments, then
walking up to the ticket taker he said /:
LET all these boys ln and count them
as they pass"
The man did as requested, and when
the last one had gone he turned and
said:
''Twenty-eight."
"Good!" said the man. 81 guessed
just right" and walked off.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
CHAPTER XVI.

The dreary night watching was new
experience in Alisons life, for she had
been too young at the time of her moth
er's last illness to share in the long and
tedious nursing; the silence and inaction
made the hours drag heavily. Roger, fa-
tigued with his days work, was sleeping
heavily with his head against the wall.
Alison pitied his weary position, and
fetched pillow from the other room and
put it gently behind his head.
Once or twice she went across the pas
sage to look at Missile. She was glad to
find her sleeping. Sarah was at her post,
sitting blot upright and nodding. Now
and then her father spoke few words I;
once he asked what the doctors had said.
Alison was thankful that they had not
informed him of their fears
"They do not seem to know, papa"
she returned, gently; "they think you
have a great shock, and you are suffer-
ing from nervous exhaustion. They will
tell better by and by.'
"There seems something wrong with
nv limbs" he muttered uneasily; you
are sure you do not know what they
think?"
"Quite sure, dear papa" she replied,
SO earnestly that he could not disbelieve
her, "but hope and trust" her lips
quivering little, shat you may soon be
better"
"You are good girl, Alison; your
mother always said so, and IL I am
spared" He sighed heavily, and turn
ed his face away; and Alison, remember
ing the doctors Injunction. dared not say
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

1t is possible to predict from the hair
Of parents the form of their children's
hair. Two blue eyed, straight haired
parents will have only blue eyed,
straight haired children. Two wavy
haired parents may have straight,
wavy or curly haired children, but the
chances of curly hair are slight. Two
curly haired parents may have chill
dren with either straight, wavy or
curly hair, but the proportion of curly
haired offspring will probably be large.
American Naturalist.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
The Natural Inference,

"Ma, didn't the heathens have a god
for everything?"
"Yes, my child"
"Well, who was the god that ruled
over kitchens"
"I don't remember, but I think 1t
was the great god Pan."-San Fran.
cisco Bulletin.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
Tha Next Quention.

"The impudent thing wanted me to
marry him."
"When is the wedding going to beT"
Nashville American.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05
A RIr Difference.

"Why did you take this job? The
other man offered you $40 to start with.
too"
"The other man offered me $40 wages
to start with; this man offered me $40
salary The Catholic Standard and
Times.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

Many homely woman derives lot
Of satisfaction from the belief that she
b clever.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

After woman has talked about 30
long her husband ls anxious to turn of
the gas.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-03-05

Judge-Why did you steal the booksi
Shlfty Shank-I wanted ter start .
school.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08

What YOU were saying. An1, mnu
you. continue to be frank. am here
to learn
II will be frank, Mr. Haggleton. My
answer to you is. What's the use? You
can't settle the problems Of poverty
while your yacht waits
81 can give certain orders. can't L?
can authorize certain improvements.
Talk quick"
But Philip only shook his head.
That's the way with you rich peo-
ple,'' he commented in deep discour-
agement. you think that you can
settle anything and everything by
signing check. Well, Mr.. Haggleton.
that is your great mistake-of all Of
you. You can't do it. The only real
help for the poor comes through love.
and you cannot pay some one to love
for you. You might as we'll pay some
one to eat for you, or breathe for you,
or sleep for you"
! The young man waited for a mo-
ment as if searching his mind for
closing argument. Then with a flash
of inspiration he concluded:
you've got to do your loving your
SELF
Haggleton started, looked at him in
tently, shifted his gaze to Gentles
face and repeated thoughtfully. slowly:
you've got to do your loving your
self. never thought of that!''
Haggleton paused, then went on:
"a man with the right stuff in him
can win out against poverty just as
we'll today as he ever could"
"a man like N1oran?" Philips voice
was incredulous.
"Who is Moran?' asked Haggleton.
"Your tenant here"
, Gle had q small oil business in the
west" explained Gentle. "Your system
absorbed it. Now he's a bakers as.
sistant''
Haggleton got up again and walked
around the room.
"Moran can't be much good if this
is the way he keeps his place.
Hes half sick" Philip was i'm.
| patient now.
$50 am I half SICK. and more than
half. have been half sick for twenty
| yCoAS. OpOu lily "oio, DSAiCFC IA1'
! half the work Of the world Is done by
men who are half sick"
Then he asked briefly:
allow much does Moran earnT'
mine dollars a week."
Haggleton made another turn of the
toom.
IF only had time" he muttered te
himself And he added. lower still
''I'll have to do my loving myself"
The thought had found it's concsu
sion in the nillfonaire's brain.
See here. said Haggleton briskly
squaring his shoulders, tightening hi:
jaw and assuming a combative atti
tude-7"see here. you two. Are yol
willing to let me prove my contention
In my own way?'
THAT man with the right stuff IL
4 him can win out against poverty JUS
as we'll today as he ever could-i
that what you mean?" asked Philip.
Yes"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08

c1o-.,e Ia IL, mlilion dollar yacht"
You mean Mr.. Haggleton?" asked
that worthy expectantly.
'Yes-John j. The doctors say he
needs q change. l wonder what his
tenants need"
Haggleton looked around the room
once more, taking in every evidence of
neglect and dirt. Then his glance fell
upon the mantelpiece, with two elabo-
rate but grimy timepieces.
you wonder what John Us tenants
needY' he said dryly. II should say
that the OnsS who live here need more
soap and not so many marble clocks"
Philip said Margaret, half open
ing the door and looking through it,
where is the Group keller
He handed 1t to her, closing the door.
Haggleton asked with interest:
Whom have you got in there?"
"She's trained nurse and-she's the
girl whom am going to marry"
"Oh, indeed
Gentle smiled to himself and caught
twinkle in Haggleton's eye 1t sud-
denly made him like the man little
better.
Phillip then asked:
care you a friend Of Mr.. Haggle-
ton, Mr.. Jackson?' he asked. do you
know him?'
"Why-er-yes."
"You know him. repeated Phil
ip, half ulously-''personally 1
mean"
"Ir. Jackson is associated with Mr.
Haggleton in business" explained Gen
tie; ''he has been helping him in some
schemes for tenement Improvement"
''pd like to tell Mr.. Haggleton few
things about tenement Improvement"
the young man burst out.
what, for instance?" asked the
pseudo Mr.. Jackson.
'Id tell him. he vociferated, that
he owns blocks and blocks on the low
er east side that are in such lovely
state that he might as we'll be run
ming a factory for turning OUT
Gentle made restraining movement.
checking Philip, who ended inpatient
ly:
ooh, what's the use?"
mo; 60 on" urged Haggleton. II
am here to learn. You said factory
for turning out'-what?'
Thieves and drunkards and wrecks
of womenw Numbered Philip. He
clinched his fists and shook them
above his head:
"My God why cannot you rich mer
De decent"
II suppose reformers care nothing
about money! said Haggleton sar
caStically.
Even reformers have to live"
Listen to me, young man. Haggle
ton was in grim earnest now. 'Ther'
isn't a reformer in this country Wht
wouldn't stop reforming ID quicl
if he found it was hurting his pocket
book"
Philip flared up again.
"That's false he shouted. Besides
it has nothing to do with the question
The question Is. Where do you &c
your money, you rich men? Do yo'
earn it? Do you di" it out Of tn
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08
Il am willing" said Gentle signif.

II am willing" said Gentle Slgnln-
cantly.
Haggleton nodded emphatically.
81 don't quite understand" Philip
began cautiously
Get me some paper. I am going to
send orders to the captain Of my yacht
that he sail at once. as arranged.
only shall not be on board"
"He is to sail without your"
without me, and he is to keep
away from wireless telegraph appa-
ratus. ports of call, yacht club sta
tons. He is to have no communication
with any one. If possible. You under
stand me, Mr.. CENTER
II think do, Mr.. Haggleton."
II impose secrecy on both Of you."
continued Haggleton, now blazing
with energy.
'Then you are not going on the
yacht?' hazarded Philip.
mo, my young reforming friend.
am going to stay here. l am going to
win little bet have made with your
| friend Mr.. Gentle. And l am going
to show you what John ]. Haggleton
would do if he had to hustle in tene,
ment without q dollar"
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08


it, and that's how you get such places
as lung block and such monsters as
John ]. Haggleton."
Haggleton's secretary, man Of mid
die age, stuck in his head.
Pardon me-" he said. Mr.. Haggle-
ton, you've only a few minutes If you
want to sail with this tide"
Haggleton hardly raised his voice,
his face barely changed, as he bit out
the words:
when 1 want you I'll send for you,
Crimes
The man retired hastily. Gentle
looked uneasy. But Philips next
words recalled him to the new turn
affairs had suddenly taken.
Are you" said the young man in
blank amazement-"are you John J.
Haggleton?'
That's my name"
"But'-he turned in bewilderment to
Gentle-"did you think that his name
was Jackson?'
NO, Philip. But there was Il rea-
son for Introducing Mr. HaggletOn in
that way
"A very simple reason" Haggleton
| explained smoothly. Il want to study
tenement conditions without news
! paper nOtOriptv Now go ~ .
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08

for wanting every one to- rnfna me
aboard the yacht"
"Another reason besides = besides
your son"
eyes. You know how Bates went Oft
yesterday He hates me-hates me
and he'll pay up somehow, but he'll
never stop fighting Grimes. as soon
as those fellows know I'm away they'll
start some new deviltry against me,
and"-he leaned forward-'it might
be amusing and profitable to be right
here in Manhattan watching them
Haggleton opened the door.
"Come in. please" he called.
Gentle and Philip entered.
The old man sat at the bare wooden
table and rapidly wrote his instruc-
lions. Then he sealed them and adj
dressed the envelope. There; think
that's ALL he concluded, giving it to
Grimes. who departed.
A remarkable change had come over
Haggleton. His eyes were alert, his
face firm. but good natured. He
seemed pleased with himself and with
things in general. Philip observed this
with surprise.
Haggleton looked Philip straight in
the eyes.
81 have told you that I am going to
show you what John ]. Haggleton
would do If he had to hustle in a ten
| ement.'
He now turned to Gentle and began
to fire rapid questions at him. Moran?
| A moroSe man. who ascribed his fail
ure to the iniQuity of a trust. Quite
i So After his first failure he had sim
ply stopped struggling? Just so. He
was a bakers assistant? Could he get
"Mr. Jackson" a place in the bakery?
Mr.. Jackson thought that he would
like to have a try at the bakery bust
ness. Jenny? Hard working. but over
whelmed by her dispiriting environ
ment and the privations of poverty.
Just as he thought.
Joe Caffrey? Shiftless? Immoral?
Well, well! Joe must become their
charge.
In ten minutes John j. knew all he
cared to know. AS in the organization
of his gigantic undertakings. SO now
here. in this howell. he had begun by
gauging the possibilities of those with
whom he would have to deal He had
watched his son and seen the look of
interest, growing into admiration, upon
his face Yes, he had made good be-
ginning.
TO BE CONTINUED
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08
CHAPTER V.
HAGGLETON AT WORK.

HAGGLETON AT WORK.
W WILL start fair said Hag-
gleton briefly to Gentle. Il
will keep nothing but the
clothes l stand inland 50.
That's what l started with the first
time. Moran started with more than
that Two dollars will suffice for me.
My clothes l can sell and buy a suit
more fitting for penniless man look
ing for job. The difference in price
l will add to my capital. You will
have to explain me to Moran and
make him take me as boarder. am
Mr.. Jackson. a small business man
ruined by the trust"
Then he added to Philip:
Call my secretary"
The man entered hastily.
II wish to be alone with Mr.. Grimes
for few moments
Philip and Gentle withdrew.
"Sit down." motioned Haggleton.
Grimes looked at his watch. 'The
yacht was to sail in twenty minutes. I"
he demonstrated "You will lose the
tide"
I'm not going on the yacht"
"Ah. Then I'm to countermand the
sailing orders?''
II mean that the yacht goes. but
stay here-here in this tenement. I'm
going to live here"
Am I to sail on the yacht?'
"Of course. You will take my orders
and see that they are executed. 1 shall
write note for the captain, telling
him to carry out exactly the instruc
tons already agreed upon"
For a three months cruise"
Yes. See to it that the news doe:
not get out that l am not on board
Down here there's not one chance in {
thousand that | will be discovered
and-Grimes, l have another reason
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08
The Battle
By
CLEVELAND MOFFET
NOveliZed by the Author
From His Great Play Of
the Same Name
Copyright. 1909. by G. w. Dillina-
Copyright. 1909. by G. w. Dillina-
ham Co.
CHAPTER w.
FATHER AND SON.

CHAPTER w.
FATHER AND SON.
8" TOU say that I must be con-
V tent to see my son and be
with him only on your
terms?' he asked.
You understand that you must not
make yourself known to him until the
moment cOmes?"
Yes, but how can 1 see him or be
with him if he doesn't know who
amp
THAT is easy enough. Show an in
terest in the problems of poverty, tene-
ment house reform. and Philip will
spend his days and nights with you"
mo, no." protested Haggleton; 81
want him to take an interest in my
affairs. which will be his. He cannot
begin too soon. And l am going away
on my yacht Time is pressing"
philip will be here when you re-
turn from your cruise"
'In three months? All. you have
never had a son! He is going with me
on that cruise"
at cannot be-" answered Gentle.
81 must put my promise to his mother
before your feelings. 1 have trained
him for battle with you-a great bat
tie that's coming now. And l will see
that you start fair"
"Battle-what battle?"
"a battle" continued Gentle impress
lively. between your money and his
high purpose. You will try to tempt
him-I know it, You will try to make
him hard and worldly. That's why
have waited until he was a man. his
character formed. Even now he's only
fventy-six, and-he is your son.
Philip entered at this moment.
81 have been trying to make that
room fit for the little kid to sleep in.'
he said. 1T is pigsty. Oh. that
scoundrel Haggleton! Miss Lawrence
says the children should both be Sent
to the hospital"
Il want you to know a friend OF
mine Philip" Gentle said-Mr-Mr
Jackson. Mr. Jackson is interested IL
tenement house problems"
The young man held out his brawnJ
hand to mir. Jackson" who shook 1
heartily.
PLEASED to meet you, sir. You have
struck the right place for tenemen
problems. This is lung block TIL,
man who owns it is just starting on
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08

groundY No. You get 1t BY the toll
of men, by the tears OF women and
children. You get it by grinding hui
man beings down to starvation wages
and taking the rest, millions and mil
lions that belong to the workers, bat
go into your fat pocketbooks because
you're strong and cruel enough to take
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1909-12-08

lTo BE CONTINUED
Willmar tribune., 1909-03-17
Loss BY FIRE
OF FOLEY Mill
New London Milling Company
Sustains a Big Less by De-
Structi0n Of Foley Plant.

The New London Milling COM
pany's mill and warehouse at Foley
was burned to the ground last Fri
day night. The origin Of the fire
is unknown. It started in the mill,
and from there spread to the ware
house and in a comparatively short
time both buildings were heap of
ashes; 1000 barrels of -four and
about 10000 bushels of wheat were
also destroyed. The loss is esti-
mated at about $35, 900. with about
$40, 900 insurance. The mill, which
had a capacity of 200 barrels per
day, was purchased by the local
company in 1905.
The news concerning the fire was
received here by telephone. and R.
L. Thomson. local accountant for
the New London Milling company.
left on the noon train for Foley to
investigate the cause of the fire and
ascertain the amount of the loss.
w. J. Pinney, secretary and treas
urer of the company, is at present
on tour in the west. He has been
informed regarding the fire and
will probably be home soon.
Willmar tribune., 1909-03-17
Creole Belle.
Missionary Society Meets.

The monthly meeting Of the Wo-
mems Missionary society of the
Presbyterian church was held last
Wednesday afternoon in the church
parlors. Mrs. T. M. Findley of
Spicer spoke on 1.-THE Outlook, -
and her address was much appreci-
ated by those who heard her. A
very interesting paper was read by
Mrs. Thomas Scotton on, Methods
of Giving.' The following officers
were elected for the ensuing year
Mrs. w. H. Chase, president; Mrs.
George Thomas, secretary; Mrs. F.
J. Bigham, treasurer; Mrs. VIM.
Hengstler, secretary of literature.
The retiring treasurer, Mrs. E. M.
Stanford, reported that over $500
has passed thru her hands for mis-
sionary objects during the past
year.
Willmar tribune., 1909-03-17
LINCOLN MEMORIAL FUND SUBSCRIPTION
OPEN AT WIIIhlAR UNTIL END OF MONTH

The response to the request made
by the committee appointed by
Mayor Peterson to solicit contribu-
tions for the Lincoln Memorial
Fund has not been as generous as it
ought to have been. The reason is
probably that no personal solicita-
tions are made, the committee de-
pending entirely upon voluntary
contributions. Altho that is the
preferable way, people are so apt to
forget, and for that reason the
Tribune desires again to call atten-
tion to this worthy project. Will
mar surely desires to do its share
in erecting this monument to one
of the greatest of American citi-
zens. the man of the people, by the
people and for the people. Every
patriotic citizen ought to be not
only willing but glad of this oppor-
tunity to prove his patriotism. 1t
is to be hoped that during the next
two weeks the citizens of Willmar
will get busy and subscribe what
ever they are able. that Willmar
may be counted among those cities
that thankfully remember "The
Savior of His Country" All con-
tributions will be published in the
Willmar tribune., 1909-03-17
HAS LEASED THE
OPERA HOUSE
j. c. Forsberg will Run Another
Picture Theater on All NiqhtS
With No Regular Bill.

Within two weeks Willmar will
have another Variety theater, to be
owned and operated by j. C. Fors-
berg, who was formerly connected
with one of the local photo studios.
Mr.. Forsberg has leased the Will
mar opera house from Crosby &
Markhus, and he will install COM
plete moving picture outfit there in
a short time, planning to have
everything in running order by the
first Of next month. Besides at
tending to the business connected
with the new theater, Mr.. Forsberg
will have charge of the advertising
work to be done for all regular
shows booked by Crosby & Markhus.
The new show house will from time
to time put on up-to-date vaude-
vile acts, and these will no doubt
prove additional attractions for the
theater-going public.
With the Bijou theater located in
it's new building on Benson avenue,
and the new theater doing business
in the opera house, Willmar will
be pretty we'll supplied with theat.
rical entertainment.