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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01

he said It's almost certain that"
the flames burned out the name-"will
get the money. And such a pile! He
Is to have a wire tomorrow. Be sure
and not breathe a word" .
The letter burned up quickly. A few
gray ashes dropped into the CRATE.
Outside an owl hooted mournfully.
The girl shivered, looking nervously
over her shoulder. Three words still
stood out distinctly on the charred
sheet: Such a pile" - She
sat staring into the fire.
They all came in from hunting the
next evening, tired and pleased with
their day. There was the usual search
on the hall-table for kilograms, or
second-post letters. The man with the
eyeglass took up an orange envelope.
He looked his tall, straight best in
pink, mud-splashed as he was. He
read the telegram and an eager light
came into his eyes. He gathered up
his letters, with one quick glance at
the girl, and went upstairs.
Come along. Evie, let's go and
change" said her hostess. She linked
her arm In the girls, and they walked
together to the foot of the wide stair
case But she suddenly remembered
message to be given, and turned
back into the hall again. Only the
sailor was there as she passed
through. He was gazing at the STAIR
case which the girl was ascending.
At the top she paused, stopped and
picked up something. 1t looked like
an envelope. She passed on to her
room quickly. The sailors straight
brows were knit together. He sat on
In the hall, staring into the fire, until
the girl came down again. She held
pile Of letters in her hand and was
going to the post box. Something
surely fluttered from her fingers as
she passed him. He stopped and
picked up an orange envelope. A name
stood out legibly.
you dropped this?" he said, inter-
negatively. She started, coloring VIC,
lently.
"T? Oh. no." He looked at her for
one puzzled moment. and her eyes fell
before his. She looked very young
and pretty. The sailor laid the tele-
gram on the mantelpiece, behind the
loud-ticking clock. Then he took the
girls hand. But / am 80 pery
sorry" she was saying. regretfully. a
few moments later. The soldier with
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01

the driveway Is on the grade of the city, which
being extended the island on a straight slope
to point eight feet above the waters of Galveston Bay
permanently raising the general level of streets and the
first floors of buildings
The wall is built of crete consisting of one
part of cement three parts of sand and six parts of
crushed granite Every three and onehaf feet there
placed in the wall REINFORCED rods of corrugated
steel and onehalf inches square and ten feet long
short distance back Of the curved surface and extend
ing diagonally in straight line parallel to tangent
engineers of national repute designed the wal-Briga-
dier General H. NJ Robert. retired army officer; Alfred
Noble, OF Chicago and H. G. Ripley. The grade raising
carried under the direction of Captain G. s.
Rche for several years United States army engineer
Chicago and for six years In charge of the
office in Galveston.
That their city is safe from any storms that
may is the exultant cry of Galvestonians 1t is
that the wind during the recent storm did not
reach nearly high velocity in the great storm
of 1900 when the thermometer at the government sta
ton blew away after registering 100 miles hour
that unprecedented fury of the storm king 1t Is esti
mated the wind reached velocity of 1870 miles an hour
Some observers consider 1t demonstrated however,
Galveston is safe against any storm that Is likely to
visit 1t for many years. considering that such caami-
ties as the 1900 hurricane come like the earthquakes
that devasate great cities only In centuries Since
1t was settled in 1S4 Galveston has been visited by
only six storms and in previous to that of
1900 there loss of more than three lives.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01

the candles. Both turned at the same
moment to the girl in white.
Naval or military? whispered one
of the bridge-players in his hostess
ear. She frowned at him as he handed
her candle.
Don't let George sit up all night"
she remarked. generally. Come,
Evie."
The soldier pressed the girls hand
with an earnest goodnight The sailor
said nothing, but looked at her with
those strangely far-seeing eyes of his.
Goodnight" she said softly and
impartially to them both.
The two other men who had been
playing bridge had gone down the
corridor to the smoking-room and their
host. A whistled chorus Of "Of course
don't know, but I guess" came back
softly to the two men left in the hall.
The women's voices sounded family
upstairs, with the soft rustic of their
frocks. The sailors eyes suddenly met
those of the other man and he held
out his hand.
Goodnight, old man." he said; I'm
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01

the eyeglass was coming downstairs
spick-and-span. and well brushed. Thi
sailor left the hall.
They drank their .healths that even
Ing at dinner, and everyone said how
pleased they were. The sailor, too
though his congratulations were brief
After dinner there was another an
nouncement to make. The man with
the eyeglass spoke.
They chaffed him, and called hin
the richest commoner in England, and
said what thing 1t was to have an
unknown uncle who made fortunes
and then died conveniently In tht
bush. And when the sailors eyes nexi
met those of the girl. there was an
odd look of contemptuous pity In
them. But Evie's hostess was saying
to herself what mercy 1t was the
girl had chosen the right man-before
sne knew. "She always liked
MIN best, suppose" she remarked to
her husband the next day, as she
waved her hand to the departing
brougham. Evie had taken her soldier
to be- introduced to her family. 81
always thought 1t was the other,
George"
George nodded, being a silent man.
Behind them, in the hall, the sailor
was putting a piece of paper, lying
unnoticed behind the clock, into the
lire. 1t looked like a telegram.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01
"TEACHER's CLo'Es."

Little People Knew What They
Liked Best In School.
a teacher whose little pupils are
for the most part immigrants asked
them not long ago to each think a
moment, and be ready to tell what
thing In school they liked best. The
f1rst hand raised was Annetta's, and
her answer came, at the nod of per.
mission, with explosive enthusi asm
1t was:
Teachers cloes!"
Being, as 1t were, already accus.
toned to the unexpected In dealing
with her flock, teacher accepted this
reply as quite in the natural order of
things, and proceeded to turn 1t to
account. She was glad, she said, that
Annetta liked her clothes, because she
really took good deal of pains to
have them nice. They were, she point.
ed out, always very simple; but she
tried to choose pretty colors, and above
all things, to keep them neat. Nobody
could help sometimes tearing holes or
getting spots; but everybody should
clean the spots and darn the holes as
soon as possible. Indeed, lady, or
ladylike little girl, would feel very un.
comfortable If she had to stay untidy
more than little while. She added:
See, l keep this little work-bag in
my desk, and will always lend It to
any one who wants to mend her dress
In recess. Perhaps might even some.
times see place that you could mend,
but hadn't noticed; would you like me
to tell you II do? am sure II there
was anything wrong with my clothes
that l could put right, should wish
to be told"
The lure of the dainty work-bag and
the artful suggestion of reciprocity
worked admirably toward an increase
OF tidiness for some days. Then came
a visit from group of distinguished
educators. More chalk was needed in
the course Of blackboard exercise.
and teacher reached up for 1t to a
high shelf. AS she turned, several
hanus shot up, but she ignored them
to finish the task in hand. Presently
she raised her arm high in using the
pointer. More hands waved excitedly.
A moment later she did so again. An.
META could endure no more
"Scusi. teacher" she CRIED "but your
waist buttons will be all bust off IL |
don't tell you! First it was one bust
off. and then 1t was two bust off. and
then 1t was one more bust off, and the
last one that busted went down the
register!"
1t was very flushed teacher, in a
becoming If semi-detached blouse, who
explained to three twinkling educators
some additional points in her methods
upon which she had not expected to
dwell.--Youth's Companion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01
The Telegram
N~O~-0OONO~

"Odd hand, my last" remarked one
OF the bridge-players.
He was a good-looking fair man,
with an eyeglass, who was not too
much absorbed In his game to find
time to glance at the girl in white who
sat on the sofa at right angles to the
card table. She seemed to have great
deal to say to the man by her side.
He looked like a sailor, a man with a
keen, alert face. and far-seeing gray
eyes. They talked In low tones out
of Difference to the players. The game
went on.
What good camel" said one of
the men, as they rose. He stihed a
yawn, looking at the clock.
YES" replied the man with the eye
glass. absently. Good game" He was
looking towards the sofa.
Their hostess glanced suddenly at
the clock. "My dear people," she ex.
claimed, III any of us mean to hunt
tomorrow, we ought to go to our little
beds. had no idea 1t was so late
George has probably gone to sleep In
the smoking-room. Evie, are you bored
to death watching us?"
The girl in white smiled demurely
mo, thanks, dear" she replied pret
tiiy. She did not look bored.
They moved into the hall where
there was keen but silent competi
tion between the sailor and the mar
with thA ayeRlass to light and hand
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01
THE HAPPIEsT HEART.

Who drives the horses Of the sun
Shall lord 1t but a day;
Better the lowly deed were done,
And kept the humble way.
The rust will find the sword Of fame,
The dust will hide the crown;
Ay, none shall nail so high his name
Time will not tear 1t down.
The happiest heart that ever beat
Was in some quiet breast
That found the common daylight
sweet,
And left to heaven the rest.
John Vance Cheney.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01
Not Used to IT.

The new teacher was beginning the
arithmetic lesson, says the London
News
Now, boys, listen to me. Suppose
John has five oranges and James
gave him eleven more. Then if John
handed seven to George, how many
would he have left?"
Dead silence and great perplexity
fell upon the class.
Come, come; that's easy enough
Well, my lad, what is it?"
please, sir" said one of the BOYS
I'VE always does our sums in hap
ples."
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01

recently swept the city that which the
orabe day of Sept 8, 1900, caused the death of
than 5000 persons and destroyed property worth
than $17000O00. That the latest great assault of
CRY waters did not the loss of single life with
in the city due to the promptness and energy with
which the people of the stricken city In 1901 set
work to provide effective barrier against another
awful calamity.
The Galveston wall Is Of the triumphs of
REINFORCED concrete construction 1t extends along the
Citys water front 1883 feet (three and onethird
miles), and its top is seventeen feet above mean low
water Of the gulf 13 feet higher than the highest
point reached by the flood that driven over the
city by the hurricane of Sept 1900 The wall proper
is five feet thick at the top and sixteen feet thick
its base the front being and the back vertical
1t is built on foundation of piles that are driven
forythree feet into the ground, the sea side of the
foundation being faced with sheet piles wentyfour feet
long that provide seamless surface against undermin
Ing waters In front of the wall for twentyseven feet
seaward massive bed of granite prap three to seven
feet thick provide further protection the founda
tion The wall ITSELF calculated to resist by its weight
alone the shock of and the hydrosat pressure
is backed by sand, filling extending inland far enough
to provide walk thirteen feet wide next to the wall
and driveway thirtyeight feet wide The surface of
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01
He went upstairs

going to turn In" He went upstairs
whistling.
In Esr own room the girl was read
Ing 4 ;Gtter, long letter, In fem
inins hand. She read and re-read It,
and then suddenly threw it into the
fire. The flames curled round the
sheet. Some words stood out very dis
tinctly:
told me, and Of course
he knows. It's quite private, and not
to be breathed word about. yet. But
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01
Home Thoughts.

A street plano grinding out Home,
Sweet Home" is apt to make COM
mercial man on trip lonely until he
remembers that his wife wrote she
was In the midst Of housecleaning.--
Syracuse Post Standard.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01

Makes a Living ms Pawning Agent.
A woman who appeared in Lon.
don police court the other day was de-.
scribed as "pawning agent" She
makes her living by pawning tlinga
for her neighbors, who pay her a com.
mission because they believe she can
secure. larger loans than they could.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1909-10-01

CCUPYING the east end of an island some
thirty miles long and from one to three
miles wide, with its original ground sur
face less than five feet above the Gulf of
Mexico. the City of Galveston is provided
by nature with practically no protection
against such furious storms as that which
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-02-04
In Gvpsv Land.

Roumania is par excellence the land OF the ssps, np
the Tsigan these wandering folk are Called eo a
some 900 of the total population of OOV %
years ago they kept in state of regular =,
being freely bought and sold, the Roumanian ba
owning $4,000 of them. 1t was not till 1893 NC t
were granted their freedom, and since that uie hob
tnein nave accorungiy been elther rosues |
or BOTH wandering hther and thither nulsan''
est people. -, nd
In their native Roumania it is said that tne 800 s
is rapidly dwndling away, owing to Internal ,s d 4
the Roumanians. Throughout the other counun, on n
world, however, which they haunt little ui shsy boz
been noticed in their ranks Indeed, in Francs go IN
become such a pest that radical measures NV
taken to Gust them from the country.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-02-04

Sir Algernon Alwyn of Alwyn on Alwyn, Bart
a man with manor and park.
Henry Alwyn his brother.
Lady Dorothy Newman commonly called Lady
Banjo).
Lucy Newman, her sister.
The Rev Dr. Parsifal Penryck Commonly
called Pen and Ink'O.
Major the Hon. Marengo Marjoribanks (com
monty called "Stubbles') uncle to Sir Al
gernon.
Lady Marjory Marjoribanks, aunt to Sir AL
gernon.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-02-04

LGERNON (outside): On no &C
count, Fraser, let me be disturbed
(entering-stands by tablet
must realize my position,-letters
-accounts!-Sin father died. l
have been in a dream, bad dream
everything has gone to the dogs
bills unpaid-steward postponed
even Harry-my little brother
Harry-at Oxford-neglected. First
dinner since poor dad died. (Aloud)
Yes-Theres Lady Banjo-con-
found til mean Lady Newman
our worthy pastor, DR.. Penryck-
Mai. the Hon. Marengo MarJorl-
banks-my gallant uncle-Cousin
Bobbie-good chap, Bobbie-Rob-
ert Doolittle Marjoribanks, best
fellow in the world,-yes, yes, Fra
ser, in a minute!
(Going to window)-"All mine as
far as eye can see! All this is
mine! He said to Egypt's king, =
Tush, I'm quoting-Polycrates, bad
1uckl Poor dad died and | in my
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-02-04

Robert Doolittle Marjoribanks, son of Major
and Lady Marioribanks
Guillaume Perseverance Poynter commonly
called Pressed BeefD.
Messrs Fudge and Mcpherson, family lawyers.
Harriet Mcpherson, wife of the junior partner.
Fraser. a butler.
Messengers, servants, etc.
The period is 1886. The place is a country
house near Oxford in England. Scene-The H.
brary at Alwyn Hall.
Woodruff County news. [volume] (McCrory, Ark.) 1901-1910, 1909-02-04

Soi And
Sir Algernon Awyn presents his compliments to Lord
hooK and Sir Winslow Sharper and he will be glad TO
see them at Awyn Hall this evening will satisfy
any claims against his brother full extent of his
Sir Algernon's, fortune"
Inlngs are about as black they be-and don't
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
HUM0R OF THE HOUR
Strateuy.

The pcddlcr paused at the door OF
the wayslde cottage.
Lady" he said. tipping his Int.
could | sell you self revolving roll.
Ing plnT'
NO" snapped the angular woman
In the blue sunbonnct. II wouldn't
take II II you gave II TO me-"
How about nn educated rat trnp?"
Don't want II at any price"
well. | guess ia better bc goln'.
maam."
Hold on n minute What Is that
you have In the packagcT'
why, that's the Gem celebrated
wrinkle remover"
Huh! Wonder you didn't nsk me 20
buy thut."
"Oh, no, madam. know a Indy
with such un exquisite complexion us
you have would never need n wrinkle
remover"
'"rce.hce! You men are awful. ]
guess Ill buy that wrinkle remover as
souvenir ~ n perfect gentleman. and
let's see you might give me the IA,
trap and tho rolling pin too,"-ChIcago
News.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
oNTAR RIO,

Ontario is located ON the Oregon Short Line Railway,
and has population of 1000.
Has an excellent High School (gradcd) employing
| 2 teachers.
Annual business OF merchants over 81 100000
Annual wool shipments, 100000 pounds.
Annual stock shipments, approximately 25,OOO head.
Stock and farming country tributary to Ontario 300
miles interior
Plenty OF water for irrigation and all other purposes.
Ontario offers inviting field for Fruit Canning
Factory Wooen Mill, Flour Mil, Securing Plant and
other industries, Information will be checrully
furnished by the Ontario Argus the Ontario Con- mer-
ja Club.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
NOTICE TO CREDITORS.

Estate OF George W. Macomb. deceased.
Notice IL hereby Given by the under
signed, Administrator oi the Estate oi
George W Macomb. deceased. Ia the
creditors Of. and all persons having
claims against tbe said deceased. io ex,
hihit them with the necessary vouchers
within six months after the tlrst publi-
cation Of this noticeto the said admins.
traitor at his home near Mesquite, Nal
heur County, Oregon.
Dated September 1909.
JAMES l.. MAroan,
Administrator Of the Estate of George
W. Mlacumb. deceased. slOos
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
SUMMONS

Dh'"pf ""h'"' N'"'.t N'"' VI
Oregon.
~. Il. Whitworth aud A. y. Tonningren,
parineys ~ Wbitworth & Tonningsen
Plaintiffs,
Va.
Sidney Mudgett.
In the name of the state Of Oregon
Ior are hereby required 10 appear aud
antNer he complaint filed against YOU
In the above entitled action within six
weeks from the date of the first publ.
cation of this summons, said summons
being published the first time August
~, 100, or within six weeks from the
date Of the service of his summons upon
YOU " served on yuu personally out 81
this state; and u YOU lail 10 answer for
want thereof the plaintiffs will take
judgement against yon for the sum ui
~ 80 with interest thereon ut the legal
rate from June =. 1000, aud ~ order oi
sale ol personal property attached In
his action. to Wit office deck. table aud
five chairs.
This summons II published In the On.
tario Argus newspaper oi general cir.
culation In said district, county aud
state ani printed aud publish-d at TN.
iario, Oregon. pursuant Ia the order of
the Justice OF the Peace of the above
entitled court. dated August ~. 100.
a. L. King.
Justice Of the peace In and for
The district of ontario, Nal
heur cou1iy, Oregon.
A. N. Soliss
Attorney Tor Plaintiffs.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
Main llaht With Him.

'rhey are still talking about the
suns light dying out" some one said
10 Brother Williams. and his comment
was brief aud expressive;
"Dat amt a-worryin' Inc at all. DO
main question with me Is. When is my
own light gwine outT'-Atlanta Con.
Btitutlon.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
Speed Measurement.

what Is tho charge against this
man" asked the Judge.
"violntlng the speed laws with his
motorcar." answered the policeman.
How do you know ho was violating
tho speed lnwT'
"fherc wns trolley cur on one side
OF his auto and big delivery wagon
on the other. They were going In the
same direction he was. and he ncnrly
kept up with them. Washington Stnr.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
Notice tor Publication A..
Department Of the Interior,

NPallihrI' ol lpr ihl'iiofl
u. ). Land Office AT burns, Oregon.
september ~. is0a.
Notice is hereby given that James
NJ. Boggess. OF Weisrr, Idaho. who,
ON July 81, 1904, made homestead en-
try No 2ls2, Serial No. Ol,DO ior MEL
Sec 32, T. ld 5, Il. u T., W. NJ. has
filed notice of intention To make Final
Five Year Proof. To establish claim
TO the land above described. before a,
l.. King. u, ). Commissioner. at his of
flee at ontario Oregon. on the lth day
Of November, 1909
Claimant names as witnesses;
William w. Rose OF Ontario, Oregon
Arthur l. Dodls. Cordella East Jesse
w, Klinefelter. OF Weiser. Idaho
sp2i WM. FARRE, Register
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
A Restraining Influence

"Why did you advise that literary
aspirant To use n fountain penf'
Because" answered the c0ld heart
cd publisher. "he will be kept 81 busy
filling II and washing his hands that
he WON'T have time TO write much
Denver Republican,.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
AMniiiak1

1T certainly seems poctIcaily appro.
priaie," says the man with the rectan.
gular ears.
what doesy" asks the man with the
peellng nose,
THAT u man with hay fever should
marry grass widow."-Cbicago Post,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
Quilt Ravealad.

Johnny. do you smoke cignrettesf"
II d'd.do u l.l-liitle. sir" stammcrcd
Johnny. paling beneath tho tan OF the
baseball held.
The boss fixed him with his eagle
eye.
''rhen gimme one" he said. II left
mine on the bureau."-St Paul Dis
patch.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08

Knickcr-Why does he keep so many
servants. do you know
Bockcr-Ile got one girl because II
was 81 lonely for his wife, aud nm
other because It was lonely for the
cook. aud u third b@ause II was lonely
for the cook and waitress. Judge,
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
Emily Qualified.

I'm at n lOss 10 iind somebody Ia
play the light rnlc." said the theatrical
manager. Gun you suggest any on"r'
You might get the baker Just
around the corner" suggested the low
comedian. "Iie makes n specially or
light rolls" "-Kansas city Times.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
G.. l.. KING.
u. s. Commissioner

All kinds OF land filings and
final proofs eau now he made
before Gilbert J.. King, U. s.
commissioner. Office in Onta-
rio National Bank building, On,
tario, Ore.
The Ontario Argus. (Ontario, Or.) 1???-1947, 1909-10-08
A Startling Rseeption.

"Was Amelia's father encourns cling
when you went to ask him for her
handT
mot very. He asked me to put the
proposal IN writing. 80 ! couldn't back
out, as all the others did."-Baltimore
Americas.