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Evening journal., 1907-01-14

render Instead she pucly redoubled her efforts, and
one month later met with her reward A little girl
reserved for else, and left unclaimed at the
last moment offered for her approval BY letter
to GAINESVILLE she signhed that the time had arrived
for the minister and the officials of Mr. McIntyre's
railroad to do their part and the letters Of
mendation which came in reply to this timely hint
highly satisfactory to the Bureau OF Charities
that it expressed its willingness to send the child
to its prospective foster parents.
Then animated and frequent exchange of letters
ensued between the two women, both being anxious
have the incident closed their mutual satisfaction
The delay and inconvenience which Mrs. Mcintyre
suffered by Of her inability read what she
termed "a stylish handwrite" was equaled by the
difficulties her correspondent encountered in certain
appalling eccentrictes of photography but it finally
developed that the lady from GAINESVILLE whose daily
duty it to prepare family meals. could not alb
sent herself conveniently for than day from
the cares Of her household Gold vttles she wrote
were bad for eny man.. and Mr. Mcintyre. it seemed,
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

The meal proved long agony for Mrs. Mcintyre.
Her first cursory glance at the table assured her that
at least, she was TO be spared ths company Of her
host Covers were laid for only two, with babys
high chair between her and her hostess the latter
IN compliment the occasion bringing the child to the
evening meal
The lady from GAINESVILLE sat dazed and helpless in
maze OF flowers, silver and cut glass. The butler inn
pressively set before her and removed bewildering
array OF plates whose contents she left for the most
part quite unasted In her confusion she dropped two
forks and they fell upon the mosaic floor with re-
sounding ring. The stopped 10 pick them up
there surprise and rcproach In his bearing as he
carried them away and then rendered her two others
in their places.
Mrs. Mcintyre recognized with increased respect
that all this magnicence only everyday detail with
her hostess, who easily and Familiarity maneuvred
through her meal Even the baby seemed 70 be en-
trely at home and noisily pounded her silver plate
and spoon together with irreverent unconcern. Mrs
Mcintyre felt herself the only discordant element How
she longed for the shelterng comfort of her own little
home, where she and Bill ate together over bright
red cloth, untrammeed by the presence OF servant
and needing only a single fork apiece
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

no exception to the rule His WIFE however, could
take advantage of his being "on for oyer-nte"
and would come in person for the child in the late
afternoon
Then she asked another "faver" Would her friend
have the little girl ready TO the morning
train with its mother, who guessed its clothes
were too goodl So she sent FIVE dollars in her
letter that Mrs SeymourLoftis might fix the little
up at once reel sootble for travel" She the date
for her arrival and Obliged very TRULY" until
then
Mrs Seymour-Loftis graciously responded and In
vted Mrs Mcintyre to visit her in town She herself
would meet the train from GAINESVILLE. and her guest
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

and plain straw hat Her hair which was scarcely
long enough to braid, caught in two tiny little
plaits on either side OF a wel-shaped head with
red tape for ribbons to tie it at the ends Her cheeks
were rosy and her hands dimpled, and Mrs. Sey
mour-Lofs eyed her with pleasant interest and under
took the mission of making her reel sootibe
Since Ko-ko died. his mistress had never been so
pleasantly employed she shopped indefatigaby and
added many dollars TO Mrs. Mclnyre's five. Although
sire planned leave for Europe the evening of the
day on which her GAINESVILLE guest TO depart, she
left her preparations entirely to the servants while
she herself selected hair ribbons and took the child
TO try shoes.
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

would find the child all ready and waiting at her house
Then that lady, with quzzical little smile, dropped
the money in her purse and elephoned the Bureau to
send the little girl to her home at once.
The baby appeared in Bingham apron, stout shoes
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

Mrs sevnour-Loftis stared; her hand instinctivey
sought her lorgnette-it little way she had when
ever she felt her dignity menaced Then suddenly
she smiled that gracious smile of charity she had
learned to Of late
That afternoon she sent regrets to her best friends
tea and with sweetly righteous feeling born of
her new virtuous departure in the practice of self
aedhce she sat at her telephone and patiently called
10 every orphan asylum in the directory only to re-
ceive the same an1wer from all They had boys in
plenty for adoption. but girls Of the desired age
indeed after exhausng her entire list of possibilities
she learned there were only three little girls Of any
age in that great city apparently in need Of home,
md these ranged from six to eleven years
Her husband found her at night wonderfully interest
I'd in her new mission.
Il have shopped for out-of-town friends Often" sh
said to him. "and have chosen everything for them
from fannels to false hair but think Of being put to
securing other peoples children for themP
Keep at it." he replied encouragingly There are
lenty of children for the place If only knew how
o find them 1t will be a good home for some
youngster."
YEARLY for several days thereafter his wife haunted
homes and hospitals but always with the result
She learned that little girls of year and over were
At premium. There were many infants but older
ones found places of many months standing waiting
ahead for them when sent in to be cared Tor by the
charities The lady was disguised and discouraged.
When one undertakes TO be DeneIaeuess - nh
iatine not TO find a candidate for benefits
There's one thing about It," she said morning,
q makes me feel very valuable myself, being born
girl, you know
Finally Mrs Bill Mcintyre. of GAINESVILLE, had ieeo
er in which Mrs Seymour-Lofts, of Chicago gra-
ousv accepted the mission laid upon her but deplored
he fact that its accomplishment might not be i'm
nediatc as both would wish Mrs Seymour-Loftis
suggested considering the dearth OF one to two year
oh h. fnfa nd rot..
for herself, or else boy. Che received reply by
he next post:
BOYS is too hard TO home and infants all
-an1bes. knew some people once who took young
and they was catholics it turned out jew. don't want
ews man is irish"
Mrs Seymour-Loftis sighed, but she did not sur
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

H WAS after her dog died that Mrs. Seymour
Lofts took up her work Of chidrens charities.
From the time he was presented to her. fuzzy,
waddlng little puppy, his mistress made him the
pivot around which she revolved the Lofts house
iold from morning until night Ko-ko must have his
bath and breakfast; Ko-ko must have his walk; he
must go in the carriage when she went drive he
must appear when she had guests; he must sleep at
night on his little pillow, well aired, and placed
At the foot Of his MISTRESS bed. Was he sick5 He
dosed and the doctor was called. Was he cross9
He caressed and petted In short. Mrs. Seymour
Lofts, agreeable and charming woman in the
ack of other interests foolishy conferred the routine
If her daily life in the existence of pampered, long
aired, weak-eyed little terrier.
The dog in his grave his mistress naturally faced
sudden need of occupation and it happened that just
It this period wise friend took her to visit the
hildrens ward in a charity hospital Mrs Seymour
lofts Immediately became interested She threw her
self unreservedy into the problem Of raising money
Enlarge the work She planned big bazaar and held
L In her own home, which of the handsome
houses of the city. She realized large amount of
money for her purpose and also widespread reputa
ion for public and charitable spirit for herself Then
Mrs Seymour-Loftis became quite thoughtful She
suddenly felt that this the first time she had put
her prestige to real use and in this self
accusing mood that she opened letter addressed to
her from small town not far away
DEAR FRIEND" it ran 81 red about you and your
work in the papers You must be reel good TO do
so much it is because know you are good that
ask this favor. / want to get little orfun we have
no children we want orfun to adop. we want girl
not over yrs and not under and pritty. we are
well off we own the home my man runs on the road
il and besides minister will tell you we are alrite
I am so lonesome for little girl around the house
will Won pick one out for me then will get pass and
come and get her Yours TRULY
Mrs. BILL MCINTYRE
GAINESVILLE, Ind"
Evening journal., 1907-01-14

The Reader of This Complete Short Story,
in sNpl presentation Of two phases Of life
great American people
the
n Of noteworthy Illustrations Of
the in tthhlss
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
LOOSEN UP THE LUCRE
Put Your Money in the Banks, Say.
Cortelyou, and All III be
Serene

New York. Nov 1s.-Bringing a
message Of CONGRATULATIONS and good
will from President Roosevelt, George
y. COrtelyou. secretary OF the treasury,
vas the principal speaker at a recep-
ton given yesterday by the Merch-
ants Association of New York in cell
ebration Of its tenth anniversary.
Referring 10 the financial situation,
Secretary Cortelyou declared that the
weak points had been strengthened
and if any man had been guilty of
violation OF trust that makes him
amenab!e 10 the Law, the people may
feel confident that the processes OF
law will be evoked
Mr.. Cortelyou expressed the belief
that if the boarded money Of the coun-
try were at once put back TO fulfill
its functions in the channels OF trade
there would be an immediate and al
most complete resumption of business
operations.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
POWER OF PRAYER
Also of the Fire Department. on Trial
in st. Louis Yesterday
Morning

St. Louis, Nov. 16.-Twenty girls,
clad in their night dresses. knelt in the
prayer room Of the Gospel Rest Room
League early yesterday and sang,
Praise Cod, from Whom all Blessings
Flow" while flames were cracking
about them and threatening to burn
away the steps leading TO the street.
The girls were asleep. when a patrol
man aroused them. They attempted
to rush into the street, but were pre-
vented by Mrs. Lillian C.. West, super
intendent.
Into the prayer room. girls" she
cried. Pray and you will meet no
danger"
The girls turned away from the
doors and fire escapes and rushed into
the prayer room. 1t was directly under
the blazing rooms. Son the soprano
voices of the score of supplicants rose
above the putting of the engines and
the cracking Of the flames.
After the fire department had sue
ceeded in extinguishing the fire the
inmates offered up a thanksgiving
prayer and went down into the break
fast room.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
MY BEST FRIEND

Alexander Benton. who lives on ru-
raj route No. 1. Edward y. Y. says:
'Dr. Kings New Discovery is my best
earthly friend. 1t cured me of asthma
six years ago. 1t has also performed
wonderful cure Of incipient con-
sum ption for my sons wife. The first
bottle ended the terrible cough, and
this accom- plished, the other symp-
toms left one by one, until she was
perfectly we'll. Dr.. Kings New Dis
coverys power over coughs and colds
is simply marvellous" No other rem
edy has ever equaled it. Fully guar
anteed by Tydings & Co, druggists.
Soc and 81 Trial bottle free.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
PROSECUTED FOR PEoNAGE
Alabama Naval Stores Men Raid Flor
ida for Help

Pensacola, Fla, Nov. 16.-Thomas
NJ. Graham and J. B. Graham, large
naval stores operators in Escambia
county. Alabama, were indicted yes
terday by the United States grand
jury for peOnage.
The Grahams are accused Of holding
negroes in peonage. One count charges
that they crossed into Florida and Sc
cured a man from a turpentine plant.
The owner objected and a volley Of
shots is said TO have been exchanged.
The trial Of the Grahams will begin
in Pensacola next week
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
A PLEDGE OF PEACE
0. Japan's Invitation to All the World
to Attend Her Great Exposition
in 1912

Washington, Nov. l6.-That Japan
is preparing for campaign of peace
and industrial development rather
than one Of war and International
strife is shown by the invitation that
Japan. through her embassy here.
presented TO the State Department
asking this country To participate in
the great national exposition, at Tokyo
April l. to Oct 81, 1912. The invita-
pate as a nation. and is general 10 all
the people OF the United States to
send their exhibits to Tokyo. Similar
invitations have been sent to all other
countries
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
ALWAYS WAS SICK

When a man says he always was
sick-troubled with a cough that last
ed all winter-what would you think
IL he should say-he never was sick
since using Billiards. Horehound
Syrup? Such a man exists. Mr.. J. G.
Clark, Denver. Colorado. writes: For
years / was troubled with a severe
cough that would last all winter. This
cough left me in a miserable condi-
ton. / tried Billiards. Horehound
Syrup and have not had a sick day
since. That's what il did for me-"
Sold by ti-Monopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
FAITH AND FOOTBALL
Are Being Tested or the Gridiron at
Richmond, Ind, Today

Richmond, Ind, Nov. 1s.-For the
first time in the history of any col
lege so far as il known. the students
yesterday for the success Of the Earl
ham football team today As con-
sequence every player is going to do
his best 10 win the game in order to
demonstrate the efficacy Of prayer.
Earlham college is conducted under
the auspices Of the Quakers. Thai
opponents from Depauw university
are relying wholly on brute Strength
and common gray matter.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
CURED OF BRIGHTS DISEASE

Nj. Robert o. Burke. Elncre. y. Y.
writes: Before | started to use Fo-
ley's Kidney Cure / had to get up from
twelve 10 twenty times a night, and
was all bloated up with dropsy and
my eyesight was so impaired | could
scarcely see one Of my family across
the room. had given up hope of liv-
ing. when a friend recommended Fo-
loy's Kidney Cure. One so cent bottle
worked wonders and before had Ia
ken the third bottle the dropsy had
zone, as well as all other symptoms Of
Brghts disease" Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
THERE'S NO USE

talking, you can't beat Herbine FIR the
liver. Tie greatest regulator ever Of
fered TO suffering humanity. II you
suffer from liver complaint, il you are
bilious and fretful. it's your liver. and
Herbine will put il in its proper con-
dition. A positive cure for constipation,
dyspepsia and all ills due
TO torpid liver. Try a bottle and you
will never use anything else. Sold by
the Anti Monopoly Drugstore.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
LINGERING COLD
QCickly Cured by Chamberlain's
Cough Remedy

Last winter I caught a very cold
which fingered for weeks" says j.
Uruquhart, OF Zephyr. Ontario. My
cough was very dry and harsh. The
local dealer recommended Chamber
lain's Cough Remedy and guaranteed
il. so I gave il a trial One small bot
tie 81 ii cured nc. / believe Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy to be the
best / have ever used" This remedy
is for sale by all druggists.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
COMPUTED BY CHALAROA
The Ridiculous Report that Grant.
Thomas and Farrasut Asked for
Commissions in the Confed-
crate Service

New Orleans, Nov. 1s.-I deny hav-
ing made a statement about letters Of
Gen. Grant, Gen. Thomas and Admiral
Farragut, attributed To me by Major
De ROssett in his article in the Con-
federate Veteran Of October, 1907.
Major De Rossett must have misun-
derstOOd what remarks I may have
made about the Davis papers in our
conversation when the major visited
Memorial Hall two years ago. l have
never seen such letters. nor do know
Of their existence.
II is u be regretted that he did not
verify his recollection of that CONVEX
sation by writing to me before the
publication Of that article.
J. A ChalarOn.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
The New Pure Food and Drug Law

We are pleased to announce that Fo-
leys Honey and Tar for coughs, colds
and lung troubles. is not affected by
the National Pure Food and Drug
Law, as it contains no opiates or
other harmful drugs, and We recon-
mend it as a safe remedy for children
and adults. Sold by all dealers.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
BLEW HIMSELF

Pittsburg, NOV. 1s.-At Enos, small
mining town near here, John Latak,
a miner, committed suicide by lighting
a stick Of dynamite, placing it under
the bed, crawling TO bed, covering his
head and awaiting developments The
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16

In the article referred to by Col
Chalaron. Capt. A. l. De Rosset. Of
Wilmington. y. G. says that Col. Chal-
arOn told him he was i'm possession
Of letters from Gen. Grant, Gen. Geo.
H Thomas and Admiral Farragut 10
President jefferson Davis. asking for
commissions in the COME derate ser
vice
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
DOESN'T THIS JAR you
Official Fly Killers Appointed in the
Public Printing Office

Washington, Nov. 16.-Public Print
er Stillings has appointed Garfield
Larkins and W. j. Johnson fly killers
in his department. They have begun
their labors in Mr.. Stillings' own pa
latial office. Mr. Stillings requires a
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
ROOMS FOR RENT

The third floor of the Star or Wit
ness building, is for rent. High, dry
and airy; admirably adapted for
housekeeping. Apply to the Star or
Mrs. E. Van HOu
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16

daily report Of the number of flies
killed, and the salaries of the killers
will depend upon the results.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16

coroner in charge has not been able
10 find enough pieces TO hold an in
quest over.
The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1907-11-16
ORGAN FOR SALE

A parlOr organ, good az new, will
be sold by Mrs. Taylor, 124 Watula
street, cheap.
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02

Ior The summer. He will reopen his studios ar 10
~ ~ Carnegie Hall and No lI7I Dean street T3rook
En, early in October - ~
The week Of June is recital week at the wirz
-1sno School Three recitals by pupils will be
gwen on Monday. Wednesday and Friday JunA
sand Z respectively the first two at the school and
IL last az the Young Mems Christian Association
ios-ii 70 west 18th street These three recita
,-k .eIk me close OF the regular season A snnnIa
NlehtaFy season VIII continue until August DNpPie
a. Irwin e Hassen was the pianist at the Century
11uD meeting at the Hotel Astor on Nav "a ua
ESQ gave plano solos for Darnan Dvon.s oo,oa.. -
Aay z! and played for Miss Grace CarSsn,a ru On
musical on the same date. et4e'
The sixth annual commencement o- +h c,,.
OrgAh School under the direction OF M u,,,I,
- c.. LII "ni De held in the First Presbyterian
1hlIcn. ,. az fIfth avenue and 18th street torno
evening al o'clock. Soloist Charles 'SS,Ihh0rrow
SsiD Dlst OF Ihe PhilhssFmonc Orchestra Tbe ,z'
sLe-Ill- WIZ De participated in BY rnenhers
srsdEoing class and tie postgraduates Na ., ec me
49, 9IlLs-' Inc reunion or the Alumni Associafion
lowing day. ''A'' Oh the fol-
Noeni Formers annual matinee musical on Mo-,
. brought forward q group OF precocious French.
american pian!sts oe all ages her p,,n,Is sor, q
theIn for period of five years They foolr M. vI
,p.2gfaIlline OF twhDty-foUr numbers by modern
AZ the members meeting oe the international
AH Society. Mrs. J. Christopher Marks president
xs.sSy1--o x.Sy-ons e were Eoca1 solos by Susan Z. Judd
IS s1SS2zo .ayenaish and Hazel Smith a violin solo
iy a. fs.ss e. MaTEh and greeting to the society
Il - ~ 6eY tohn Williams. member of the board
ps. seserercs Christopher Marks was at the
40 s'aeert By the pupils OF the Manhattan College
=. S.afc' Leon u. Kramer director. assisted BY
A. i1e'svy Singing Society. was held last Sunday
kcsss, auditorium Of the Young Mems Hebrew As
va sEest and Lexington avenue. The
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
A PIANO WITH A HISTORY.

For wears students and visitors at the New Eng
iahd Conservatory of Music in Boston have in
specied with interest the large collection Of an
uque musical instruments ranging from the ia
nous whistle which DR.. Tourjee fashioned from
plG tail TO the ancient instruments that have boe1
Drought by curiosity seekers from India and Fgvpt
anu Wnel the visitors return to their homes many
AN AN oid violin is brought out from the attic. many
polished up and receives the place of honor in the
drawing room or hail. and many a person begins
10 study the history of musical instruments who
mad previously devoted much time to music with
OUT a thought Of the instruments upon which il
Few perhaps know that in Boston is one OF the
earnest pianos made in New York City. 1t pos
be the piano used at Castle Garden to accompany
the Famous prima donna, Jenny Lind, in her first
American concert. When the Swedish Nightin-
gale" made her first appearance in this country
New-York tribune., 1907-06-02
Musical.

nary small motor boat can pass under these bridges
without trouble As in the former canal, the speed
OF this rule may result in fine of $50. In APP
prodchtng locks drawbridges which are TO be
py horn, bell or whistle be sounded at least
three hundred yards away TO secure prompt atten-
The Chesapeake Canal carries one to Back Creek
near chesapeake City. a short, crooked and some
miles in length. The shoals can be avoided, how
ever, by Keeping well away from either shore. In
or other danger signs. At some points Back Creek
IS only SlN and seven feet deep, but at others It Is
Inc creek connects with Elk River which runs TO
turkey Point. on the Chesapeake, a distance Of
ioIoW without trouble. turkey Point is directly
on ChesapeaHe Bay, and the wide eXpanse of water
OUT oI as the Journey extends The views are all
that one can desire. and boats of all descriptions
larbors and many famous towns and cities 10 see.
one can spend weeks In exploring either coast and
sh0re Is generally followed by small boats to Nor
FOLK which takes one past the harboT of Baltimore,
Ieached by following the western shore. and James
town is just in ,he oting: The total distance from
New York city 10 Norfolk by this route Is approx
Inatey 522 miles, and 1t can be made in from four
to five days, travelling a speed of seven miles
an hour; but. as allowances must be made for pass
inS lhrouGn canals and locks, week should he
taken for the trip.
The Teouirements for such trip simple. \
motor boat 10 feet long and feet beam can do 1t
just as easily % feet in length and 6 feet
beam. There is no necessity for provisioning for
oh& Journey al any point, Tor towns and cities are
passed constantly whore supplies be purchased
II one chooses, the nights can he spent hotels
ana boarding houses in the different towns With 4
few cushions and blankets provided. sleeping
the boat will not be an unpleasant experience
Waterproof blankets should he taken along to pro-
tect the occupants from rain on Chesapeake Bay
Ii spray mood would prove very SerYiceabe. and an
awning to keep off the glare of the sun. The usual
equipment of life preservcrs should be carried for
yn'v. zencies. The fuel supply be repenished
at almost any point along the route.-Soentifc