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Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
Climate of California.

"As each man steps his foot on
shore" wrote one adventurer of the
period Of the "Forty-Niners," "he
SENS to have entered magic circle in
which he Is under the influence of new
impulses" And, as additional testl-
mony to the extraordinarily stimulat.
ing quality Of the Californian air, Mr..
Henry Childs Merwin tells this de-
lightful tale in his Life of Bret
Harte:" ~
A popular figure in the streets oi
San Francisco was black pony, the
property Of a constable, that stood
most of the day, saddled and bridled,
In front Of his masters office.
The pony's favorite diversion was to
have his hoofs blacked and polished.
Whenever coin was placed between
his lips he would carry 1t to a neigh.
boring bootblack, put first one foot
and then the other on the foot rest,
and, after receiving satisfactory
Shine" walk gravely back to his
usual station.
Even the dumb animals felt that
something unusual was expected OF
them in California.-Youth's Compan.
ion.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
Wife Wins, as Usual.

OF course, one can never win an
argument with ones wife," remarked
a broker the other day. Even IL one
Is perfectly right In his contention
the fates. or the postofflce department
or something else will turn I'D to
make 1t appear that the man is wrong
For instance. few days ago my wife
remarked that letter In a plain en-.
velope dropped in letter box would
be delivered even II It had no STAMP
or course knew better. and told her
80, but she was obstinate. Just To
prove my contention when was at
the office the next day | drew a Die.
ture OF goose on sheet of paper.
Underneath the likeness l wrote:
Dear Madam: II you pay two cents
to get this you are a goose | put
tho sheet In a plain envelope and ad.
dressed 1t to my wife. The next
morning the doorbell rang furiously
while was still in bed. waited for
the wife or the maid to respond, but
both had gone out Finally | went to
the door myself. There was a fool
letter carrier with that crazy letter,
and had to dig down and pay the
two cents postage due. III had given
tho letter to my wife she would have
been still more firmly convinced that
she was right"
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
Chanue In Traffic System.

One OF the largest local traffic sys-
TENS in the world Is that Of the Berlin
Stadtbahn, which is being changed
from steam operated to an cleo
trical line. In making this change
It has been decided to adopt the use
of locomotives instead Of the more
usual scheme Of fitting out each car
with a motor. In the case OF long
train It has been decided to adopt the
use of two locomotives. one on each
end OF the train. both motors to be
controlled from one point. the front.
This has been done in the interest of
economy and efficiency. The opera.
ton Of these lines will require five
hundred and ffty-seven locomotives
and seven hundred passenger cars
and about thirty other cars. One Of
the great advantages Of the electric
locomotive is that its parts are much
more accessible when It comes to ex.
aminations and repairs.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
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She heard Bailey catch his breath
oddly. Her own pulses began to beat
with heavy irregularity. as few steps
farther brought the two opposite the
open arcade. There they halted.
frozen.
In the place Emily had left, where
all her feminine toys stiIl lay. Mr..
French was seated as one exhausted
BY the force Of overmastering emo
ton; his hands clenched on the arms
Of the chair; his face drawn with pas
sion. Opposite him stood Lestrange.
colorless and still as Emily had never
conceived him. listening in absolute
silence to the bitter address pouring
from the others lips with a low-toned
violence indescribable.
Il told you then. never again to
como here" first fell upon Emily's
conscious hearing. 81 supposed you
were at least French enough to take
q dismissal What do you want here.
money? | warned you to live upon
the allowance sent every month to
your bankers. for | would pay no more
even to escape the intolerable dis.
grace Of your presence here. Did you
imagine me 30 deserted that would
accept even you as successor Z
Wrong; you are not missed. My
nephew Richard takes your place. and
Is fit to take It. Go back to Europe
and your low-born wife; there is no
lack In my household"
The voice broke In an excess of saw.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31

mixed up here. Mr.. French" he stated
grimly. 81 guess I'm the one to
straighten them out bit; I've loved
Mr.. David from the time he was q kid
and never saw him get a square deal
yet. You asked him what he was do
Ing here-I'n tell you: he IL L.
strange"
There is degree OF amazement
which precludes speech; Mr. French
looked back at his partner, mute.
He is Lestrange. He never meant
you to know: he'd have left without
your ever knowing, but for Miss EN-
lily. guess don't need to remind
you OF what he's done; II It hadn't
been for him we might have closed
our doors some day. He understands
the business as none of us back.num.
Der. old-fashioned ones do; he took
hold and shook some life into It. We
can make cars. but he can make peo-
pie buy them. Advertisingl Why,
Just that fool picture he drew on the
back OF pad, one day, Of a row Of
thermometers up to one hundred
forty, with the sign 'Mercuries are at
the top. made more people notice"
Bailey cleared his throat "He was
always making people notice. and
laughing while he did 1t. He's risksd
his neck on every course going. 70
bring our cars In first. he's lent his
fame as a racing driver to help "
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31

age triumph. and Lestrange took the
pause without movement or gesture.
81 am going. sir, and l shall never
come back" he answered, never more
quietly. 81 can take a dismissal. yes.
II ever have wished peace or hoped
tween US. 60 cured Of such folly.
But hear this much, since | am ar
raigned at your bar: l have never
yet disgraced your name or mine un-
less by the boys mischief which sent
me from college, The money you
speak of. have never used ask
Bailey of II, II you will" He hesitat-
ed. and in the empty moment there
came across the mile of June air
the roaring noon whistle Of the fac.
tory. Involuntarily he turned his head
toward the call. but as instantly re-
covered himself from the self-betray-
al. There Is another matter to be
arranged. but there is no time now.
Nor even in concluding 1t will ever
come here again. SIR"
There was that in his bearing. in
the dignifled carefulness Of courtesy
with which he saluted the other before
turning to go. that checked even Eth
an Ffrench. But as Lestrange crossed
the threshold Of the little building,
Emily ran from the thicket to meet
him, her eyes dark splendor in her
white face. her hands outstretohsd.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
CHAPTER vII.-(contInued).

Il thought there was to be no more
trouble" she faltered. distressed.
Lestrange looked down at her stead
lily. his gray eyes darkening to an ex-
preston she had never seen.
Have no right?" was his question.
"Is there no canceling of a claim, is
there no subsequent freedom? Is 1t
all no use. Emily?"
Vaguely awed and frightened, her
fingers frightened on his arm In q
panic Of surrender.
II will come to you, I will comei
You know best what Is right trust
you to tell me. Forgive me. dear. |
wanted to"
He silenced her. all the light fash
Ing back to his face.
"A promise; hush! Oh, | shall win
tonight with that singing In my ears.
have more to say to you. but not
now. ! must see Bailey. somehow, be.
fore CO."
/"He is at the house: let me send
him here to you"
''If you come back with him"
They laughed together.
81 will Do you know" her color
deepened roslly. they call you
Darling | have never heard your
own name"
my name is David" Lestrange said
quietly. and kissed her for farewell.
Uncle will like you when he knows
you." she laughed in her heart. ANY
one must like you"
The servant she met in the hall said
that Mr.. Bailey had gone out, and
Mr.. Ffrench, also, but separately, the
former having taken the short route
across toward the factory. That way
Emily went In pursuit. intending to
overtake him with her pony cart.
But upon reaching the stables, past
which the path ran, she found Bailey
himself engaged In an inspection OF
the limousine In company with the
chauffeur.
you'll have to look into her differ.
entail. Anderson" he was pronounc-
ing, when the young girl came beside
him.
Come. please" she urged breath
lessly.
Gomez" repeated Bailey, wheeling
with his slow. benevolent smile. Sure
Miss Emily; where?"
She shook her head, not replying un
til they were safely outside; then.
ITO Mr.. Lestrange; he is In the pa
vilion. He wants to see you."
"To Lestrange!" he almost shouted
hating. Lestiauge here?"
"Yes. There is time; he says there
II time. He is going back as soon as
he sees you"
But what's he doing here? What
does he r can by risking his nech
without any practice"
"He came TO gee me-" she whis
pered. and stood confessed.
"God!" said Bailey. quite reverently
after a moment Of speechless stupe
faction. you. and hlm!"
She lifted conRding eyes to him
moving nearer.
'Tt IL q secret. but wanted you Il
know because you Ike us both. Dicl
said you loved Mr.. Lestrange."
'Yes," was the dazed assent.
swell. then But come. he II
waiting"
She was sufficiently unlike the usus
Miss French to bewilder any one
Bailey dumbly followed her across
the park. carrying his hat In hii
hand.
A short distance from the pavilion
Emily stopped abruptly. turning I
startled face to her companion.
Some one is there" she said
'Some ons Is speaking. forgot tina
Uncle Ethan he'd gone out"
'----..
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
along. And now everything l. n1sd

along. And now everything Il fixed
the way we want. he's thrown out.
What did he do 1t for? He thought
he needed to square accounts with
you. for being born, ! suppose; SO
when he heard how things were going
with us he came to me and offered his
help. At least. that's what he said.
| believe he came because he couldn't
bear to see the old place go under"
There was skein of blue silk
swinging over the edge of the table.
Mr.. Ffrench picked It up and replaced
1t In Emily's work basket before re-
plying.
III this remarkable story is true.-
he began. accurately precise in &C.
cent.
you don't need me to tell you It
is," retorted Bailey. You know
what my new managers been doing;
why. you disliked him without seeing
him. but you had to admit his good
work. And heard you talking
about his allowance. Mr.. French. He
never touched 1t. not from the first;
1t piled up for six years. Last April.
when we needed cash in a hurry. he
drew 1t out and gave It to me to buy
aluminium. When he left here first he
drove a taxicab in New York city un-
til he got into racing work and made
Darling Lestrange famous all over the
I N ho I'd
for q while; II he'd been the things
you called him, he'd have gone to the
devil alone In New York But he
didn't"
An oriole darted In one arcade and
out again with q musical whir Of
wings. The clink Of glass and silver
sounded from the house windows with
q pleasant cheeriness and suggestion
Of comfort and plenty.
HE made good" Bailey concluded.
thoughtfully. But It sounded queer
to me to, hear you tell him you didn't
want him around because Mr.. Dick
took his place. know, and Miss EN-.
lily knows, that Dick French was no
David took him in hand and made him
At to live. That's all, guess, that
| had to say; I'll get back to work"
He turned, but paused to glance
around. 'It'S going to be pretty dull
at the factory for me. And between
us we've sent Lestrange to the track
with a nice set of nerves."
His retreating footsteps died away
to leave the noon hush unbroken. As
before. uncle and niece were left op-
posite each other. the crumpled news
paper where Lestrange's name showed
In heavy type lying on the floor be-
tween them.
The effect of Bailey's final sentence
had been to leave Emily dizzied by
apprehension.
Uncle" she faltered.
Disregarding or unseeing her out.
stretched hand. he went on and left
her there alone. And then Emily dared
rescue the newspaper.
"A substitute" she whispered "A
substitute" and laid her wet cheek
against the pictured driver.
No one lunched at the Ffrench
home that day. except the servants.
Near three o'clock in the afternoon
Mr., Ffrench came back to the pavilion
where Emily still sat.
60 change your gown" he com.
manded. in his usual tone. I'VE will
start now. have sent for Bailey and
ordered Anderson to bring the auto
mobile"
"StartT" she wondered. bewildered
He met her gaze with stately re-
pellence Of comment.
For the Beach. understand this
race lasts twenty-four hours. Have
you any objection?"
objection to being near David! EN-
lily sprang to her feet.
tTo BE CoNTINUED)
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
Telephone Poles.

It requires 100 years to grow a 30
foot cedar pole for telegraph purposes,
but there are other poles which an.
swer the purpose and are grown more
quickly.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
What Every Woman Knows.

A woman always knows when a
man Is In love with her. A man
often knows a woman is In love with
him when she isn't.-Life.
Lincoln County leader. [volume] (Toledo, Lincoln County, Or.) 1893-1987, 1913-01-31
Tho Eternal Question.

my wife made me what ami"
Have you forgiven her yetf"-Satira.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
FREE KINDERGARTEN.

The monthly meeting Of the Free
kindergarten Association was held
yesterday afternoon at the residence
of Mrs. NJ. w. O'Brien.
The Kindergarten reported forty
scholars and forty-ive visitors dur
ing the month. Forty-fve dollar.
was reported from Nine. Mountford's
lecture committee, which, with the
following contributions vii! help to
meet the expenses up to May, that
month still to be provided for. The
Association feels indebted TO their
many friends for their support during
this session.
Received from Mrs. Walter Davis,
Mrs. J. NJ. Duncan. Mrs. l.. W. Reid
Mrs. r. F. Knox, Mrs. r. W. Dodge,
Mrs. Stewart Jameson, Mrs. W. J.
Boothe, Mrs. Mary G.. Boothe, one dol
lar each. Mrs. Frank Watkins. three
dollars; Mrs. John w. Burke, ten dol
lars.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
|eRAAD ilHRON RECEIVED. 1.-THE WIND UP OF WINTER
rgeGathering ofMembers of Martha
Washington Chapter, Order
Eastern Star.

The meeting last night OF Martha
Washington Chapter, No. AZ, Order OF
Eastern Star, was one of the most
largely attended and interesting in the
History fthe organization. a &C.
,lightful evening was experienced by
an present.
The occasion was the reception
rendered Mrs. Mary S. Rea'de, of Rich
nlond, Grand Matron of the State. An
Interesting and enjoyable musical
program which had been prepared
was well-rendered, and refreshments
were served at the colse of the meet
ing.
Addresses were delivered by Mrs
Lamond, Past Grand Matron of the
District of Columbia; Mrs. l.. CabsA
Williamson, Past Grand Patron of tn;
General Grand Council of the United
States; Mrs. Rose A. Yost, Grand Sec'
rotary of the Districi5 of Columbia
Mrs. Cowles, Associate Grand Matror
of the District of Columbia, iand Ms;
Grace Wilkins, Grand Matrcn of t..e
District of Columbia.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
Beautiful Weather Prevailing Today
Suggestive of Early
Spring

The weather today has been fair
and balmy, Indicative of the awaken
ing of nature after months Of hlber-
nation. The river was placid and
gulls sailing here and there
were harbingers of the fishing season
now almost upon us.
Meteorological conditions during
the winter haze been mild, there having
been but little real frigid weather,
and that of short duration.
During the next few days the sun
will have crossed the line, when &C
cording to the almanac, springs be-
gins.
Most of the OILERS have prepared for
the fishing season. A few shod and
herring are being caug!2s in the Po-
tomac. They are the pioneers of the
annual immigration which will not be
in evidence for several weeks.
The shads offered in market are
fine. but not Of the variety which vii!
be on the benches about two weeks
hence. They sell from % to "a
ceI5:s each.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
APPOINTED CARETAKER.

Game Warden A. j. Payne has been
appointed to position in the quarter
masters corps of the United Sta5es
army. He is now caretaker of the
White House tract at Accotink, Fair
fax county, he having been appoint
ed by the Secretary of War in accord
ance with section 1857 of tine revis cd
statutes. Payne qualified hast Satur-
day. Should he be called upon to ar
rest persons for offenses on the Write
House tract he will conduct them &C.
fore Commissioner R. P. W.. Garncit
in this city.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
RIVER NOTES.

The steamer Capital City on ier WY
down the river Monday night ran
aground opposite Chaptico. She was
still hard and fast when the steamer
Three Rivers passed last night.
The Three Rivers, due at this port
from Baltimore and river landings at
II o'colck last night, did not reach
this port until late hour this morn
ing, having been compelled to anchor
during the heavy fog of yesterday
morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
TO HOLD ANNUAL SHOWER.

The Alexandria Anti-Tuberculo5!s
Society will hold their annual Loan
Closet Shower or Tuesday, March
25th.
This society is supported by volun-
tary contributions, and their depend
ence is upon iihe good will and co-cp-
Grafton of the citizens Of Alexandra.
Sheets, pillar cases, gowns, hanG:ges,
gauze, alcohol, olive oil and money are
all needed-and it is hoped that he
response to this appeal may be most
liberal.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
Women's $1,25
NA1NsooK GOWNS
csc

Women's gowns, made Of excellent
quality nainsook, long cloth and cam
brio; fancy trimmed yoke and fine
embroidery lace, beadlng,and ribbon;
round low neck, high and "; sizes 10
to II; regularly $1.25. Special .9oc
Women's Corset Cove: made of
good quality cambria and nainsook;
neatly trimmed with lace and en-
broidery; sizes "a to "a. Special FAC
SEAS and S2.9S Women's Skirts, Sl.9S
Women's skirts, made of good
quality cambria, trimmed with en-
broidsry lace founce; regularly S2.48
and $29S, Special :. :. .Sl.9S
Hand embroidered Chemise, reg
ularly S1.25 and S1.4S; sizes S6 to
AZ. SPECIAL ). :. :. :. :. sac
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
POLICE COURT
(justice II. B. Cation, Presiding.

Henry Milan. a white man, charged
with vagrancy, was dismissed with q
warning.
Rose Ford and Isabel Sprigs, color
ed, charged with disorderly conduct,
continued until tomorrow.
Mary Lee, colored, charged with
cutting Antonio Baker, was sent to
Jail for three months.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
"STILL ALARM"

There was "still alarm" of fire at
sis o'clock yesterday evening, caus ID
by the discovery of blaze at the Alex,
andria Glass Works. The fire broke out
in the flooring near the furnace, and
caused some apprehension for time.
The wagon of the Reliance Company
rushed to the plan! and subdued the
fire with a plug stream.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
Chamberlain's Tablets.

These tablets are intended especial
" for disorders of the stomach, liver
and bowels. If you are troubled with
heartburn, indigestion or constipa-
ton they will do you good. Try them
For sale by all dealers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
WOODWARD { L()THROE
WASHINGTON, D. G..
10Th l1th, T. and Streets.
he Best Dining
I ab1es

the of "best these Dining Tables would
suffice convince proof be demon
stated satisfaction and approval of chat they are c
latest in design practical make and for convenience and safety
equal
The materials Kindred These tables neither screw
ed nor nailed together, boted therefore perfectly rigid One two
They are the only tables
Both top and locks working Independently Of
each other
This feature makes it easy the top the
bearings free and when
opening sides finished with preparation that WI" prevent
warping.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
y POCKETBOOK RECOVERED

Mrs. Albert Dreifus on her way to
Washington on the night of Monday
the 3rd instant, lost her poclIetbool
on the train Today she received the
pocketbook with its contents by par,
cells post from Wheeling, W. Va, a
lady residing in that place having
found it.
A card in the book gave the name OF
the owner.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12

Mrs. George Wilson who has oeeh
visiting Miss kathryn Brill, is now
the guest of friends in Baltimore.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12

Rev. and Mrs. James Gibson and
children who have been visiting Mrs.
Gibson's mother, Mrs. Thomas Lead
beater in north Washington street
left last night for their home in Nor
folk accompanied by Miss Dor =
Ash.on. who will be their guest for
several days.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12
ANIMAL MEETING.

The regular annual meeting OF the
stockholders Of the Fidelity Storage
Company will be held at it's Office, 2i2
King street. Alexandria, Va, Thurs
day, February Is, 1913. at 2:3O p.
n.
P. H. sMYTH, secty.
81 I'd.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12

Mrs. ]. H. Morris and Miss Thelml1
Morris, of Richmond, are visiting
Mrs. Dallas Richardson, in this city
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12

Miss Estelle Kahn who has been Wis
ting Miss Kathryn Brill, is now the
guess of Capt. Griffin, U. S. N, and
Mrs. Griffin, at their home in WASH
ington.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12

The exit Kats" met yesterday at,
,terneon with Mrs. Lewis H. Machsn
at her home in Queen street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1913-03-12

I. Miss Kathryn Brill is the gues'd OF
Miss Ernestine Wittig, student at
Peabody Conservatory in Baltimore
Md.