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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
Acted on the Advice.

A well-to-do business man of Arkan
sas City tells unique story of how he
got started In life. When young
man, without much money, he struck
New York City. While walking dowr
the street he saw sign which read:
I'VE will tell you how to get rich fol
ST." says the Kansas City Journal.
He went in and planked down dol
lar and received instructions in 6
sealed envelope. Going out on the
street he opened the envelope and
found slip of paper reading: "Worh
like the devil and save your money
Did he have the outfit arrested fol
swindling? No, indeed! He took theil
advice and today he is worth more
than 100000.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
HAVE SEA SERPENT AT LAST
Hideous-lookIng Monster Of the Deep
Reported Captured Alive by
Fishermen Of MessIna.

According to the Messina CORE.
spondent Of the Courriere di Milan, the
inevitable sea serpent has at last been
captured alive by fishermen while 1t
was heading along the shore in the
wake OF an English yacht.
The correspondent, however, has not
personally seen the monster, although
ne states that he is on his way up the
coast to do so. Meanwhile, he makes
the facetious remark that from the de-
tailed descriptions which he has re-
ceived English tourists in Italy may
favor the view that 1t may possibly
be Sir Rider Haggards East Anglian
sea serpent taking a holiday in a
warmer cline.
Ihese details proclaim that the ter
r1ned fsherfolk at Tremestieri found
the monster caught in their nets one
morning. and after infinite trouble
succeeded in landing him. "This en-.
ormous and horrible denizen of the
deep weighs, it is estimated, about 600
pounds, has prominent back, meas
ures nine feet eight inches across the
body, which is taller than man, and
terminates in a tail of even greater
length, which is long and curled up
like that of a pig"
I Its average thickness is about twen-
ty inches, its head seems to be form
ed of two huge earlike fins set some
four inches aptrt, in the midst of
which are its eyes. 1t has a rectan-
gular mouth four inches wide, while
along under its body are half dozen
apertures evidently used for breathing
purposes. The skin is said to be fine
and soft, and the color Of that Of
human beings, although marked here
and there by mole-like spots"
The Messina correspondent serious
ly adds that number of scientific ex.
perts have hurried to the spot and are
absolutely dumbfounded and quite un-
able to classify the creature, which is
kept alive in a small inlet on the
beach Of Tremestieri by the entrance
being staked off.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
Shall Women Be Parasltes7

If women remain at home, depen-
dent on their male relatives, they be-
come parasitic, according to the testi-
mony of both England and America.
If they leave the home they lose the
enormous influence they now possess
in consequence of their monopoly of
the care of children. In America there
is frequent suggestion that the solu-
tion of the difficulty may lie in elevat-
Ing the status of domestic service so
as to make 1t attractive to college
trained women of the same social rank
as the employer. The solution does
not seem to appeal to English women
strongly. A writer in the English
woman says: 1--WE ourselves are hope
full that gradual adjustment of con-
vention and public opinion may bring
about the real liberty of women,
whether wives or daughters, in their
husbands or fathers house, and that
the college woman may find 1t as
pleasant and profitable to care for her
own children as for her neighbors'.
And, indeed. 1t may be doubted If any
American woman wouldn't prefer TAX.
ing care Of her own children to taking
care Of her neighbors', other things,
such as economic independence. being
equal
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10

against far greater neighbors, whose
rapacity for territorial expansion is
too we'll known to require comment.
In her sturdy spirit of self-defense lit
tie Montenegro leaves naught for
criticism.
There Is not much of the formality
Of European capital about Cettinje.
The relying monarch can frequently
be seen leaning out of window in
casual conversation with one of his
subjects, in very much the same pos
ture as that Of Third avenue tene-
ment dweller, who watches the ele-
vated railroad trains go by. The
principal hotel of the town Is kept
by magnificent man, who at the time
OF my visit was minister of war. The
conduct Of his hotel was decidedly un-
ceremonious. except that the Austrian
minister and the Italian minister ap-
pear for dinner every night in
full dress. Probably each one felt
that the dignity Of his country must
be maintained at all hazards, and
neither one could take 1t on himself
to suggest sartorial disarmament
Strict formality is exercised in some
branches Of the government; tele-
gram which l sent to the telegraph
office at nine o'clock one morning was
returned to me unsent at five o'clock
that afternoon with the criticism that
l should have written 1t in ink instead
Of lead-pencil.
1t goes without saying that the
Montenegrins are warlike race.
Every man Is expected to carry arms,
and, in fact, 1t is against the law to
go unarmed. Even the clergy are not
excepted from this rule, yet stranger
can hardly help feeling surprised when
he sees dignified priest of the Greek
church in his professional robes, but
! with a couple of enormous revolvers
stuck in his belt. heard of but one
fatality during my stay in town, and
that was when a somewhat exhilar-
ated native fell down stairs In a cafe
and one of his own revolvers was
accidently discharged, shooting him
through the stomach. AS a mark Of
repect to the deceased, the proprietor
of th5 cafe turned off the talking ma
chine on the day Of the funeral
1t Is surprising that there are not
more such accidents, since the con-
sumption of ammunition is tremend-
GUS. In fact the exercise of firearms,
SO far as l could learn, constituted
about the only national amusement.
Over in Scutari, man told me of what
splendid time he had had at we'd
ding on the previous day; he had
fired off nearly two hundred car
tridges.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
"Pass Up" $14-a-Week Clerk Is Pastors Advice

GSVOUNG women should pass up the
$14-a-week clerk and go for big.
ger game when seeking husbands" !"
said Rev. Earl Wiley in a sermon the
other night at Vermont Avenue Chris.
tian church. Love cannot exist with
q slimly furnished pantry and bare,
lllfurnished house. Always look to
a young mans income and his abili.
ties as bread-winner before you mar.
ry him or fall deeply in love with him.
Romantic love is one of the ills of
this age. Too many Of our people are
Inclined to tumble head over heels
In love with each other and absolutely
ignore the financial and practical side
Of life. II more attention were given
the practical things have no doubt
that divorce would be cut to one.half
It's present high ratio.
I'VE should take lessons from the
old Greeks IN this matter of marriage.
In those days husband made a care
ful examination Of his wife's fitness tn
take care Of his household. There was
no mushy sentiment about it either
It was a very practical piece of bust.
hess. The young woman suited the
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
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Russian with whom he had quarreled.
The clipping also carefully states
that Sadrowsky's portmanteaus were
seized and carefully searched. but
nothing except personal effects was
found, although the Russian ambas-
sador declares that the prisoner ought
to have several million rubles some
where"
The clipping is inclosed with a let
ter promising $1S0,OOO reward for az
sistance. with the following post.
script:
First of all, answer by cable, not
by letter, as follows: To Luis Duran.
Peso 8. valladolid. Spain.
Send news H."
The letter is written in copperplate
penmanship. The envelope In which
it came bore Spanish stamps and was
postmarked Madrid.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
Cats Of the Capital City Are Saved by Science

spared the frightful spectacle of cat
hunts, with horse and hound, in the
crowded thoroughfares of the metro
politan section.
This is the age Of compromise, and
authorities are to be congratulated
upon having 80 readily adapted them
selves to the spirit of the times, as
they did in modifying their obnoxious
impounding order. Hereafter the pound
will send for stray cats ION request"
Hordes Of bloodthirsty huntsmen will
not go out upon the highways and by.
ways to slaughter the innocents. "On
request!" On whose request? The
cats? Does the modification Of the
edict Of st. Bartholomew-with the
accent on the "mew"-mean that no
cats will be sent for the poundmen un.
less they prefer a request: 1t ia
a delicate legal point and may not
be settled until the supreme court has
passed upon it.
However. as temporary makeshift
1t Will do. 1t gets us past a crisis
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
Old Spanish Grandee SwindIe in a New Guise

II HE old. old confidence game, which
1 was so overworked 1t became too
well known to be effective, and was
therefore sent into retirement, has
come back" and is again in our midst.
1t Is slightly disguised, however,
probably in the hope that 1t will es-
cape recognition.
Instead Of the prosecuted wealthy
Spanish gran0ee with the lovely and
beautiful daughter, who wished little
immediate assistance, for which later
he was to give a fortune in repay.
ment, under the new guise 1t is a not.
ed Russian banker named Sadrowsky,
who "eloped" from st. Petersburg
with 100000 rubles belonging to the
bank
He has darling daughter. too, Just
like the Spaniard used to have, and he
wishes to secure for her nearly half
a million dollars that he has planted"
In America. He beseeches assistance
In his effort to do this, and to the one
rendering such assistance he will
give $168,000.
He incloses what purports to be a
clipping from an English paper, in
which there is detailed report of his
arrest in London, of his absconding
with the millions of rubles and being
taken back to Spain. where he is held
to await trial for shooting another
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
Diplomats Wife Becomes Newspaper Reporter

a sovereign. An ambassador at court
precedes everyone but the heir to the
throne. and though Senior Pastor was
but a secretary of legation, his posi-
tion was looked upon by his confre-
res with the same respect that 10 &C.
corded any other member of a foreign
court.
Senor Pastor began his diplomatic
career In Washington under the Duke
d'Arcos, who was then minister here.
some IL or IA years ago. and who mar
ried Miss Lowery, a belle of Virginia.
under romantic circumstances Pas
tor remained here many years. when
he was sent to another post. later
coming back to Washington to resume
his duties as second secretary. He
was promoted to be first secretary,
and while summering at Narragansett
Pier. some five or six years ago. he
met and wooed Miss Constance Cas-
enove Lee of Baltimore. They were
married. and after visit to Spain for
the presentation of the young bride
to court and her meeting with the
husbands relatives. they came to
Washington and established them
selves in @ street
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10

w ASHINGTON.-W -Washington's dip
" lomatic corps was thrown into a
hurry of excitement when it was
learned the other day that the wife of
a former secretary here has Joined
tne ranks Of newspaper reporters.
Madame Louis Pastor, wife of Don
LUIS Pastor. of the Spanish diplo-
matlc service. and formerly Miss Lee,
OF baltimore, is the lady in question,
ana she has Joined the army of wom-
en- In Washington who are wage
earners. She has become society re-
porter for New York daily. Diplo-
mats at all posts take themselves very
seriously. and the dignity that hedges
about foreign envoy is something
little short Of that which surrounds
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10

husband. He in turn was carefully
gone over by the young woman's par.
ents' The two people being suitable
lor each other, they were married.
What was the result? The young
people lived happily together. Their
temperaments were about the same.
and they learned to love each other
Here IN Washington and other cities
OF the east, where there are 30 manv
eiopements. we find that the divorce
courts thrive.
i believe with DR.. Eliot that people
snouid marry young. This prevents
much immortality among both sexes
oid maidhood. however, is better than
divorcee"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
High Art Price Despite Size.

What are declared to be the two
highest priced paintings in the world.
in proportion to their size, are being
shown in the Kleinberger galleries.
One, "The Portrait Of Man." by
Hans Memling, is small panel, ten
and half by eight inches, and the
other, by the same master, supposed
to be portrait of one of the sons of
Philippe le Bon, duke of Burgundy, is
twelve and half by ten and fourth
inches.
While the exact price paid for the
canvases has not been announced, II
is known that 1t reached we'll into six
figures. They are magnificent speci.
mems Of the work Of Memling, who 10
known as the Raphael Of Flemish art
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
Resourceful Editor.

"The late General Booth" said q
Salvation Army official of New York
"often used to urge the 'down.and
outer to cultivate the quality of re-
sourcefulness.
HE would illustrate this quality by
the story of a resourceful western
editor, who found one night that he
had neither advertisements nor copy
for his third page. The page accord
ingly appeared blank, with note In
small type at the top:
"'This space will be useful for the
children to write upon New Yorl
Tribune.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
OMMON sense has administered an

COMMON sense has administered an
~ other knockout to science. and the
cause of human justice and feline lib
erty to the nations capital still lives.
A threatened outrage on the whole
cat tribe Of Washington has been
averted, temporarily at least. and all
the tabbies of the town. from the
pampered parlor pets to the midnight
.songsters who grace our back fences.
may now breathe purr of relief. The
district authorities have capitulated
before the onslaught of an over
wrought populace, and our city will be
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
Wanted No Extremes.

Employment Agent-What was the
matter with your last place?
Domestic-The couple had only
been married month an l couldn't
stand tn love-makin'."
Ageut-Well. here's chance In a
house where the people have been
married ten years.
Domestic-That's too long. like
peace an Quiet.-New York Weekly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
AImost the Limit.

A minister In the middle west has
described bachelor as "a parasitica
dodder, solitary satellite around his
own ego, and a sluggish human of ex
uberant egotism'
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-10
MAY Be Something In Them.

A former convict says that crime is
not disease, but a responsible act.
that criminals are treated too lenient-
ly, and that honest men pay for the
mistakes of the laws lax punishment.
His theories are worth investigating.
The Huttig news., 1913-06-28
The Priscilla Ciib fntertains.

The members of the Priscilla Club entertained their husbands and a few friends at the cozy home of Mir. and Mrs. r. B. Weaver on Thursday night. The entertain
 ment consisted Of a number of short and novel contests which afforded much merriment;; two vocal solos by Mrs. L. A. Bodine and instru- mental selections by Mrs. D. A. keasler and Mrs. H. c. Rushing. Refreshments were served and all present spent a most delightful evening. Mrs. c, Howard and MT w. H. Wheeler were the recipients of the prizes. Those present were MT. and Mrs. B. Crockett. w. H. Wheeler, D. A. Keasler, H. c. Rush ing. F. w. Scott. w. H. Moore. T.. B. Weaver, L. A. Bodine and c. A. Berry: Mrs. Clyde Howard; Miss Blanche Fox, of Pine Blnff; Messrs. D. M. CloWney and A. c. Fish.
The Huttig news., 1913-06-28
1t Reminded Him.

In discussion of our enormous pension roll, Congressman John c. Floyd said in an address in Yell vile:
 This pension roll irresistibly re- minds me of an occurrence in the town of Nola Chucky many years ago.
 A circus visited Nola Chucky one May day. From miles about the country the people came to see the show. In a crowded tent the performance in true circus fashion went on. with pink lemonade and lovely ladies erect on bareback horses, and clowns, and elephants, and ground and lofty tumbling.
 But suddenly the blue May sky clouded over, a terrific hurricane struck Nola Chucky. the circus tent was blown down. and nearly fifty people were injured.
 From then on, whenever this circus returned to town, those W Who had been injured by the hurricane were admitted free.
 It was a long time ago. Yet year by year the circus comes to Nola Chucky. and year by year the injured get in on passes.
 This year, 1 understand of the entire fifty injured, only 2o8 still survive"
The Huttig news., 1913-06-28


 "your excellency. l have to report that the confederated fleet of the Flu ropean monarchies started fog Ma deira today. I have been pri,oner but an hour ago escaped Tomor- row at 10:00 D. m l will be at the Crystal Palace to tell you everything" ;"
 q am so very, very happy that I have at last heard from you!
 Edison bowed; in the hay back. ground of the picture she could see another man holding steering wheel in his hand, and beside him was the faint form of a woman watching Edi. soR
 'T will be there at ten, your ex- cellency."
 T will expect you."
 The picture vanished. She leaned over the plate that had. a second ago. reflected the image of the man in whom she placed all her hopes
 Joy and happiness so filled her heart that the news that the confed. erated fleet was on it's way did not seem so terrible.
 As she took the P ar out of the machine to see the message she pom dered: "The message came from Hel goland. and he says he will be here tomorrow. How can that be-"
 Recalling that the ce-president was waiting for her. she went back to the green room.
 "A very important message came," she said to Hale, in extenuation of her long absence. Then after short pause. she added: "I may as we'll tell you now, the confederated European fleet is on it's way to Madeira.
 The Vice President gasped And you have connections with Europe your excelleney?' ?''
 She smiled at his surprise Not connections; only one. but that one I believe in implicitly
 Then there will be a session of the union ministers tomorrow"
 Not tomorrow. but very likely the day after"
 Shortly after this the vice-president left and Astra retired to her private apartment giving out orders no one should disturb her until the next morning
 When the tired. but now happy gir ! was alone, undisturbed, she kissed th, ring with the word "Cfrynith" on it l and looked up to heaven with joyfu eyes. The man who gave her the ring &as coming
The Huttig news., 1913-06-28

the room impatiently. Suddenly he turned to the quietly sitting man.
 "Cheyalier, I certainly admire your courage. l must admit my defeat. :" He offered his hand to the chevaler and turned 10 leave the room saying: Until we meet again, chevalier.
 When the chancellor returned to Berlin he called for the Countess Ro- siny and asked her to attend private audience as soon as possible. She hur- ried to the chancellor's private office.
 My dear countess, requested your presence urgently, as l desire to make you gift that am sure you will be glad to accept"
 The countess looked questionin gly at her dictator.
 You have asked me several timcs what happened to the Chevalier di Leon. your gallant knight and dancer, and I have found him fo" you; more than that. will turn him over 10 You for safe keeping.
 The countess beautiful face became, of a t,eaiing moment, sad, then re. ,erenity return il.
 .'l am counting on your clever work The cheyalier is 2 man whose mission md mears are obscure and l must Nnew n49.e abont him Ton are the only one in tha seryice who will he able to obtain this information for me. To show you how much trust yoG ind your ability. give you carte Dlanche-you may do as you please. if you should find it necessary, you nay even elope with him. Here ie a special order and passport. also an ex- ended account upon all the state banks"
 ''I see; but what is it that you want to know"
 Everything. my dear countess; but especially the situation across the At iantic."
 "I think I know what my duties are. and will start for Helgoland tomorrow. When shall report progress?'
 When your mission is at an end. :"
 The Countess Rosiny picked up the documents looked them over and placed them in her handbag.
 The nunctilious chancellor escorted her to his office door and bade her Coodbs, wishing her good fortuHe
The Huttig news., 1913-06-28
CHAPTER V!l.
The Prison.

The morning after the in3prisoa. ment of the Ghevalier di Leon mil itary official came into the room that served as his temporary cell. "I have the liberty to offer you the freedom of the fort in case you give your word of honor not to try to ea. cape. It will not cause you any un. easiness to do that. as there is not the slightest chance for you to gain your liberty"
 Captain, l thank you very much; ; not only will l not give my word, but I will tell you plainly that I intend to do my best to escape from this prison, where your superiors have placed me without having the slight est cause for the action He smiled pleasantly at the captain and contin. ued: T can see that you realize how l feel about it. and for that reason ] advise you to be on the alert or will escape"
 Just as you please. cheyalier. Il is my duty to make your temporary detention as pleasant as possible, and
 
 quainted at the breakfast table"
 That sounds good l am hungry
 The dining room was comforta ble and pleasant; the breakfast was simple and wholesome.
 Prisoner and guard sat silent for a while. and at last the chevalier said: T suppose 1t is vain for me 10 ask you the name of the place where l am imprisoned?'
 You are right, chevalier,"
 You have ap advantage over mt captain. You know my name and ;. don't know yours. is il against yoni orders to tell me?"
 No, indeed, ehevalier: my name it liars Euler"
 Thank you, Captain Euler. I as sure you that I am glad have made your acquaintance"
 They talked pleasantly during breakfast. kfterward the captain es- corted his prisoner into the adioin- ing reading and billiard room They played a game of carambol; the chev- alier won.
 The cheva'ier suggested a walk in the onen air, hut the captain shook his head. T am sorry to disappeint you, my dear chevalier. but your ter ritory ends here" He said this with such kindness that it was plain to the chevalier that he was sorry for the imprisonment.
 For two long months the Captain Hans Euler kept faithful company to the cheyalier.
 There no chance to escape from this prison: not even chance to look out at the ocean. The Cheyalier ii Leon soon alHed that he could not escape and knew that all he could do