THE SUNDAY OKEGONIAN, POBT&AiD, DECEMBER, 7, 1902.
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Clever Faker Works
. Smooth Trickt
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PROMINENT CITIZENS VICTIMS
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Sixty-five Volumes 'the Gift of Gen
eroas Publishers "Oh, Taut They
Are Unbound,". Be Said, "Thir
, ty-uine Dollars, Please."
He was a smooth article, so slick that a
fly couldnft alight on him without slipping
up and breaking Its neck.
For a faker he was ,a "warm number,"
Indeai. Did the people bite? "Why. of
course, for he gave them something for
nothing.
He was a book agent, name unknown,
but he was a bird. This introduction does
not promise much for a lambent career,
cut the gentleman did shine with a bright
light while he sojourned here. Now he
Ibas pvayed off to other, orbits, leaving .a
horde of people who lament both his com
ing and his passing.
Mr. Smooth took In lots of people. When
he got them he didn't do a thing to them.
33e sold them history, romance, science,
fiction. Along with the purchases went a
Eittle wisdom, but It wasn't printed in
the books. He gave the books away.
His victims paid only for the binding. And
such a binding as they did get! It was
"a. fright." And the poor people who
grew wiser thereby paid C5 cents a volume
as a token of appreciation of the gift.
Who were they? That's a deep, dark
Secret In most cases, but the story goes
!that Judge C. B. Bellinger. I. N. Flelsch
ner. Dr. K. A. J. Mackenzie, and T. D.
Honeyman are a few of the gentlemen
Jwho have grown wiser.
Mr. Smooth was dark-complexioned. AH
(Villains are. He was as unctious a gen
Jtleman -as you would meet Jn many a fine
flay. His polish was so resplendent that
Siis victims couldn't find a shady spot on
lit. He didn't deal with the common run
of men, not lie. The elite were none too
good for his profession.
"I have here a sample copy of a very
famous work," 6ald he, butting Into the
office of a physician who has concealed
his identity. "I have come to present
the series to you. No, no; it won't cost
you a cent, not a cent. I wouldn't sell
Jt to you for $100."
'Well, but"
"Pardon me, sir; you do not accept the
gift fro.m me, but from the great publish
ing house. The Give 'em and Take 'em
Company. I am merely the agent."
"My dear, sir, I couldn't"
"Doctor, you are one of 10 In Portland
to whom we are presenting a series of our
works. These 10 are among the most
prominent citizens of Portland. See here."
And Mr. Smooth exhibited a list of 10 lead
ing citizens.- The doctor was at the head.
He" smiled. Then he nibbled.
"Eut really, I don't see how"
"Just as simple as A, B, C. "We do this
to introduce our books. Your name Is
worth $250 to us." "
Mr. Smooth's bait was so tempting that
It concealed the hook. He -was not a very
large man, Mr. Smooth wasn't, but he
was all right. Neither was he prepos
sessing until his flattery of the doctor
"began to make him look like a dream. His
head might be shaped like a' bullet, his
eyes might stick Out like a toad's, his'tace
might be shaved so close that the blue
skin showed, he might speak with a nasal
twang, but for. all this he was all right.
Dear, dear, but he was a fine gentleman
as fine as they mnke.'em.
Tes, .the doctor would accept the gift.
Thanks for it. "Would Mr. Smooth call
again? Tes",. indeed. Mr. Smooth would,
and he would be delighted. "When would
the doctor like to have the 'books de
livered? "Would tomorrow be satisfac
tory? Certainly, and tomorrow the doctor
would have the books.
Mr. Smooth was just backing out of the
door when a happy thought struck him.
Evidently he had forgotten something.
Then he said, regretfully:
"The books we give away are not bound,
doctor. Pardon me for not mentioning It
before. Shall I bring them to you in that
condition?"
The doctor wondered how a book could
te a book without a binding. (Mr. Smooth
.Sresumed:
"I have obtained offers from all the
"hinders in town. Their bids range from
$L to $1 25 per volume."
Sure enough they did, for Mr. Smooth
(Exhibited a dozen or more offers, all writ
ten and signed. Then he went on:
"These fellows in Portland are holding
le up. I can get the same work done
ack East for G5 cents a' volume just half
the Portland price. Of course, I can have
;the binders here do it for you."
No, tho doctor preferred to save money,
"Sixty-five cents Is the bare cost of
Poinding," essayed Mr. Smooth again. "I
;!make nothing out of It"
"How many volumes are there?"
"Sixty."
"SIxty-flvo cents each. That makes $39.
iDo I pay now?" and the doctor grew sus
picious. "Oh, no; not until delivery."
This was satisfactory enough, and both
.gentlemen felt so well satisfied .that they
shook hands
Next day Mr. Smooth delivered the
&ooks.
"I had these copies with me," he ex
plained. "They are just as you wanted
xhem, and I thought I would save you
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of the man who wears our perfect-fitting
glasses, at a fair
price, with the dazed, unhappy
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misfits elsewhere.
Then choose for yourself.
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1 The
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time by bringing them around. Thirty
nine dollars, please."
The doctor paid, but now he wishes he
had telephoned for the police Instead. But
wisdom, like everything- else on earth,
doesn't come unless It's paid for.
Football Teams at Dinner.
After having met three times during the
year In fierce contest on the gridiron the
members of the Hill -Military and Portland
Academy football teams met Friday night
at a social dinner given by Dr. J. W. Hill
for the purpose of bringing the two teams
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We show, the fin
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Ladies'
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in
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Imitation mahogany like picture,
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Solid mahogany
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YOU CAN BUY GOODS ON TIME HERE.
FOR A SMALL DEPOSiT WE W3LL HOLD GOODS FOR CHRISTMAS DELIVERY.
Into closer relations. After enjoying a
well-prepared spread, the' evening was
spent In addresses, by Dr. S. R. Johnson,
of the Portland Academy; Dr. J. It. "Wil
son, of the Portland Academy: Dr. E. P.
Hill, of the First Presbyterian Church,
and Dr. J. W. Hill, of the Hill Academy.
It tvas the opinion of the speakers that
there Is no reason why the academies of
the city fihould not work In harmony, and
It was also an opinion that was expressed
that football Is a good means of bringing
about this desired end. After the dinner
party had adjourned a social dance was
enjoyed. "The girls from St Helen's Hall
made up a large percentage of the guests.
The guests at Dr. Hill's table were: Dr.
S. R. Johnson and wife, Dr. J. R. Wil
son, Dr. E. P. Hill and wife and Mrs.
F. E. MacEwan.
Britain's Bnlnnce of Trade.
LONDON, Dec. 6. The November state
ment of the Board of Trade shows a de
crease of $8,146,500 in Imports, and an In
crease of $9,074,0CO In exports.
ArKoinj? Patrick's Appeal.
NEW YORK. Dec. 6. Argument on the
motion for a new trial for Albert T. Pat
rick, convicted of the murder of William
H. Rice, was continued today before Re
corder Goff. It was agreed by both slde3
to present all their evidence In the form
of affidavits, to be ready next month.
An exception was taken as to Frederick-
T. House, Patrick's former counsel,
and Aurlch and Payne, morgue attend
ants, whose evidence was ruled out at
the last trial, counsel of the prosecution
wishing to examine them.
Nelll and Rellly Matched.
BAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 6. Tho Hayes
Valley Athletic Club, has matched Al
Nelll, of this city, and Tommy Rcilly. of
Seattle, to meet In a 20-round bout at 154
pounds, on the night cf December 10 or
thereabouts.
Portland Safe & Lock Co.
GENERAL AGENTS
Barnes' Patent Fire and
Burglar-Proof Safes
We have three fine Second-Hand Safes.
205 Second Street, Near Taylor.,
We Will Reserve Your
Selections
To be delivered to you at any
future time. ' v
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Watches, Silverware
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We want you to see this display be
fore the rush begins. It will be profit
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ready to show you, and courteous
treatment will be accorded.
Choice Umbrellas
Canes, Opera Glasses
Toilet Ware, China
0Tk WORD ABOUT OUR MANUFACTURING DEPARTMENT: Special orders for odd ring emblems, monograms for fobs, etc., etc., the creations of skillful workmen, we do right here on the
premises,- under the direction of Mr. Heitkemper. You need not fear that your work will be "hawked" around to see which "trade shop" will do it the cheapest. We have the best workmen and
as we actually-do the work, we do it better and give you better value. Our long experience insures, you that.
Do not allow yourself to drift along until the week before Christmas and then rush
into a crowded store and make a hasty selection that does not please. COME NOW I
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286 Morrison St., bet. Fourth and Fifth
STORE OPEN EVENINGS
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