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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-21

justice.
The above is given for the infor-
nation of the Daughters of the Con-
federacy in Florida, and in response
to numerous inquiries which have
come to your State president.-Sis-
ter Esther Carlotta, S. R., President
Florida Division United Daughters
OF the Confederacy. in Times-Union.
l NEED YOUR ROSES NOW.
1 do not plead broken heart.
My life has much Of bliss;
And yet at times the hot tears start,
Because of joys l miss.
Oh. do not leave the tender things
Unsaid till DER my brow
Deaths wing its warning shadow
filings!
need your roses now.
II l should take the journey far
Your tears would fall like rain,
And out beyond the evening star
Your soul would call in vain.
But walking closely by your side.
How little you allow
For human failings none can hide
need your roses now.
All. life would brighten everywhere
II half the love were shown
In tender, sympathizing care
That CLEANS in costly stone.
The honor you too late would give,
Give now, care not how
For you and You alone, live,
and need your roses now.
-Myra Goodwin Plantz.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-21
citing of the Missionary
Y Monday Afternoon.

fe will be no meeting of the
dist Missionary society on
~ a' afternoon owing to the
mas holidays.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-21
WHEN SANTA WAS A BOY

WITHIN 0kAAv 80
,,,,,r santa was a little boy.
"1 Ths same as me or you.
lander where did Santa live
And what did Santa do!
,,r was his home up north.
r,ose by the cold north pole!
-, santa have to chop the wood
And carry all the coal!
ria Santa have to clean the paths
And tote things from the store?
IA Santa hav to mind the kids
And soothe the baby's roar?
md santa have to stay indoors .
And work on horrid sums
instead of going out to skate
Or coasting wien his chums!
xo matter what he said or did,
Did grown folks sternly say.
Beware, and be better boy;
Twill soon be Christmas day?
10 wonder, then, with luck like this
That to a saint he grew
And knows at Christmas time just
what
Boys like to have and do.
Approaching Entertainment
Full of Interest.
The christmas pOtpOurri, which II
10 be given by the children under
the management of Mrs. Terry and
Mrs ruggle on Dec. &c at the Audi
tcrium, is one of great interest as il
VII be most pleasing entertain
y 81 The ladies have very kindly
'i llerally decided to donate one.
= OF the proceeds to the library
c,amittee of the Woman's Club, and
I! : in itself should interest good
many who desire to assist in swell.
t4 he funds for this purpose, and
ge crowd will doubtless witness
~ pretty aud enjoyable enter
ment.
f'a ladies in charge of the en-
nent have donated tickets to
So children whom the charity
81 'tment of the WOman's Club are
bring at Christmas, and this
mach appreciated by the de-
ont, as it will also be by the
i~en.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-12-13

depended on the pay streak which had
urged him to such fury Of effort
His carelessness Of his own life that
led him to slap his timbering up any
way was born Of that same fury. And
the consequences came, like most con-
sequences, without q moments warn
Ing.
1t was still and beautiful noon.
Ches had pulled out the last car be-
fore dinner and started for the cabin.
A curious groaning and swapping
from the tunnel halted him. 1t was
the giving of the tortured timbers. On
the heels of that came a dull. crush
ing roar. A blast of dust shot from
the tunnel mouth. like smoke from a
cannon, preceded by a shock that
nearly threw the boy OF his feet.
Then all was still again. The sun
shone as brilliantly as before. blazing
down upon the CHASTITY face Of little
boy. who after one heartbroken cry of
Jim! Oh, Jim's killedw sank down
upon the ground, chewing the fingers
thrust In his mouth that the pain
might make the black wave keep its
distance.
For Ches knew that he was alone;
that there was no human being with
in miles to help the man caught in the
hand Of that mischance but himself.
so frantically willing. but 50 impotent.
Il must git me wits tergedder. l
must" And down came the teeth
with all the strength Of the boys jaw.
''Oh. what will l do? What will l
do?" The little head waved from side
to side in its agony. and q sudden sob
struck him In the throat.
After that one small weakness rose
Ches FELTON,. hero. To the mouth Of
the tunnel he went. Above the tum-
bled pile Of dirt and timber ran sort
Of passage between 1t and the roof
a way along which boy might crawl
and 6nd out II all the frames were
down. to which the silence Of the
tunnel gave a bitter assent or II by
some most lucky chance one or two
had held and Jim be safe within.
Ches climbed to the top and thrust
his head into the gloom "Jim." he
called. "Jim!" No answer.
Before him lay the ruin Of bis part.
ner's work. 1t was over this that his
path lay. a. deadly dangerous a path
as could be found. The slightest dis
turbing Of the roof above might bring
down a thousand tons Of dirt upon the
one who ventured slowly and hideous-
ly to crush his life out there in the
dark. beyond sight and sound Of the
cheerful world without. With this
knowledge before him and his Unborn
fear Of the dark hole. as daunting as
the hand of death itself. he took his
soul in his grippe and wormed his way
within.
Once the sharp end Of a broken
piece Of tagging caught In his clothes.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-12-13

and he could 60 neither forward nor
back. There for second he broke
down Bracing up again. he managed
somehow to get the old knife out of his
pocket and cut himself free.
He could see little.
A gray spectral light filtered in here
and there that defined nothing, even
when his eyes grew accustomed to the
darkness.
places where the dirt closed in he
would be full minute progressing
foot and minute of such mortal ter
ror as seldom falls to the lot of man
Of peace or soldier.
But it ended
Suddenly the boys outstretched
hand encountered only emptiness be-
low. That frame had held. He dove
into the space head first and landed
on something soft and warm. the body
Of his partner.
He had found him. In q paroxysm
Of Joy he flung himself upon the mo-
tionless figure and cried his heart out.
This. too. he soon conquered. Jim had
just so much show. Any delay might
wipe 1t out. He searched the mans
pockets until he found a match. BY
its light he saw the candle stuck into
the post and lit 1t. Then he knelt be-
side his partner again.
Ches realized what had happened
the instant before the calamity. Jim,
startled by the noise Of the yielding
timbers. had made a rush only to be
struck down by the rock. that now lay
within an inch Of him. yet struck into
safety fot all that. Had he gone
yard farther the life would have been
smashed out of him instantly.
But now whatY The flowing blood
sent sickening chill through the boy.
Had he done this much only to be
able to see his pardner die? He drove
his teeth into his hand again at the
thought What was that? Was It q
trick Of the tunnel. his heart sounding
in bis own ears or rhythmic beat
from outside? Hollow and dull fell
that Observation-Disclosures
"Budr screamed Ches. Tank God.
OATS Budg'
After half dozen efforts he climbed
the dirt pile and went back through
the treacherous holes. The rider came
20 fast! "Oh." groaned the boy. I'm
never make 1t! Bud'n fink we're OF
somewheres an pull on. Bud. Bud!"
he called at the top Of his lungs. but
the tunnel swallowed the little voice.
Desperation made him entirely reck-
less. 1t was any way to get out be-
fore the mail man was beyond call.
Glairy with sweat. he pulled. tugged.
sQuirmed and wriggled along until q
dirty. small bundle rolled down almost
under the mail riders feet.
"Whoaw shouted Bud, with an as
t0nished oath. What's the-why. boy.
The Kendrick gazette. [volume] (Kendrick, Idaho) 1892-1968, 1912-12-13
The Mascot
of Sweet
Briar Gulch
By HENRY WALLACE
PHILLIPS
Copyright, 1908, BY the Bobbs.Merrill
Company

"Whish there! Unite yourself, you
yaller bone heapw And the mail was
a quarter Of mile up the trail.
Jim pondered the Information con-
corning Ches carefully. only to adhere
to his original determination. He could
not see any way In which the boy
would be benefited by hearing the
news. Still. the miner hated anything
that savored Of concealment or decep-
ton.
Il wish Anne was here to help me"
he thought Shed know what to do. !"
He sat long. looking down. his hands
clasped about his knees. drinking with
old Tantalus. But the reverie ended.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
MEMS WORTH IS SET FORTH
Practical Illustration Given EmpIoyes of Railroad as to Their Value to
 the Company.

In a recent address H. U. Nudge. president of the Rock Island railroad, undertook to estimate a mans com mercial value from his earning capac. ity. He figured, for instance, that 8 man earning sS3.33 a month, or $1 ,O0O a year had capitalized value of $2,- 900. He rated the salary as interest at per cent.
 In speaking to the employees of the company, President Nudge said:
 You can make yourself worth more, while locomotive can not. You can direct your own energies, while a loco. motive must be directed by a driver. It rests with you to raise your own capitalization to s5o,0O0 to s10O,00O, or even to $50O,000. Therefore be care. full about your food, treat your body decently, and. above all, feed your mind. You are working for a large corporation. In the nature of things it can not know you very we'll person ally, but 1t knows you by the work you turn out. It sets real value on your work, higher than you think Your value is measured by the quality and quantity of results you produce. Somebody knows your actual worth, appreciates your honest endeavors and has you in mind for better things. It is business proposition. Each of us Is capitalized"
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
"sUPEs" ROSE TO OCCASION
Manager Threw Real Money on Stage and the Mob Scene Became at
 Once Realistic

Stage money" that commodity which has been the butt Of Jokes for generations, may soon loss it's signifi- canoe If the example just set by one manager is followed generally.
 This wise individual is going to put on a new play very soon and re- hearsals are now in progress. There is 3 mob scene in the play and the hero at 8 critical moment throws 8 handful of money to the crowd.
 When ,rehearga1g first began the stage manager found much difficulty in getting the necessary ginger" into the scene, as the supernumeraries did not show any great enthusiasm in scram- bling for the coin. They knew its real value.
 Then 8 bright idea struck the man. ager. He knew that as thespians get no salary while rehearsing they are sometimes hard up, so he decided to mix some real money with the stage article that is thrown to the crowd.
 The effect was magical The scram- ble is so realistic that the manager is looking forward anxiougly to the first night to see the effect on the audi ence. But those who read this will know the real secret of the wonderful acting"
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
LIFE, THE UNSoLvED RIDDLE
It's Elements Remain Unchanged, However Man Has Jugsled With
 Their Compounds.

Realism? Naturalism? Symbolism? Materialism?-f much of it, without end! Life is. and remains Life, ever old yet ever new, and the elements of Life likewise remain un- changed, however audacious man may iuggle with their compounds, mix them in wrong proportion and, in the end, even please himself with the idea that he has kneaded out of his patent labeled mixture an entirely new mass of flesh and blood and soul!
 Lifel Tkis life of ours that is con ceived in the desires of the flesh, born at the command of souls, the cause of which lies deep in human pain or in an overwhelming surcharge of human joy-it is tear; and like tear 1t is a prism, through which, when the bright sun falls upon 1t, we may see the elemental colors in all their beauty, provided We know, in truth, how to see; but in heavy weather and devastating storms, such as surround the majority of mankind, 1t becomes clouded, dim, opaque; and, thus clouded, thus opaque, it offers alas! to disappointed Humanity the eternal, unsolved riddle of existence. Mary B, Waller, In "A Year Out of Life"
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
Preventina Accidents.

As a means of cutting down the number of accidents to employees the Chicago & Northwestern railroad has organized what is called the safety committee system. It consists of 500 officers and men in the employ of the organization at different points who are directed to make reports of all sources of danger that they may en- counter in the course of their business. For instance, the members of the committee call official attention to a protruding arm or deposits of lumber at stations, unprotected openings and make suggestions of any character which may serve the desired object. The work of this committee has shown 3 very practical result in that the number of persons injured about the yards and shops of the company has shown reduction of r killed and 2,144 injured.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
fIyIna eowers of RIrd..

The rate at which some birds can migrate under favorable conditions is extraordinary, and as one listens to their p1aintive cries coming from the darkness overhead it Is difficult to realize that in 8 few hours these same birds may he within the arctic circle and little later may be even cross ing the pole itself. Less Is known of the actual dates of the de- parture of the migratory birds in au. tumn than of those of their arrival earlier in the year, and this for obvi- ous reasons. The way in which our most charming songsters silently skulk out of the country in the autumn is very different from that tn which they make their triumphal entry in the spring when every wood and copse resounds with their melodies.-Wind- sor Magazine.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
LEARNED WORK BY DEGEEtS
Safe and Economical Management sf Railroads Has Been a Matter of
 Slow Growth.

Railroad running had remarkably slow development. As late as 1865, on one of the most important roads, the plan was that conductor should telegra ph from 8 station to the con- ductor of an opposing train at the next station announcing when he would leave and where he would meet the other After the two had arrived at an understanding they went ahead on their own initiative.
 With the growth of traffic follow ing the Civil war 1t did not take rail road men long to discover that this was not the best way of managing operation. At the outset the train despatcher was usually conductor or an engineman who knew the road and its rules, but knew nothing of the Morse code. To supply this deficiency he was supplied with an operator.
 The early train despatchers were on duty whenever required, regard less of the clock. Traffic was light, extras were rare, and in general the time table sufficed to direct the oper- ation of a division. So far as possible trains were run only in the daytime.
 As business increased two despatch CTS took the place of the one previous ly employed. The senior worked by daylight, the junior at night. Then 1t occurred to the railroads that they
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
EyesIuht of the Mouse.

How much does 3 mouse see? To look at B mouse, one would think that sight counted for great deal in it's fife; but experiments go to show that this is only true within certain limits. Mice are good at distinguishing diff ferent degrees of illumination and diff ferent colors (preferring red and vel low to blue and greenl, and they are quick to detect movements; but they have little sense Of form and little binocular vision. Microscopic study shows that the retina has no rods" and no "foYea."
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25

It IS expected that the Lori mer case will be disposed of immediately after the Fourth of July, The desertion of Lori mer by Senator Curtis of Kan sas, who voted for the Illinois man at the time of former hearings, has set an example for a number of other Senat- ors. It appears to be conceded that nothing can save Lorimer this time. However, the unex- pected may happen, as Lori 1ner was gwen up as lost up to the time Senator Bailey
 made his famous speech at the time of the former trial. Sen ator Lorimer evidently has
 this occurrence fresh in mind, and 1t is the straw of hope at which he is clutching to save
 from sinking beneath the wave.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25

Three deaths in Congress within a week is a record which may well cause men to ponder on the uncertainties of life. First came Senator Nixon of Nevada, who died after a short illness, and then Representa- tive Hubbard oi Iowa, who was sick only a few hours, Following that came the trag- ic death of Representative Wicklife of Louisiana, who was killed bl a train. It almost seems as though one funeral party after another follows in the affairs of Congress
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
The Nerve of Her!

Not long ago woman reporter was busily engaged in scribbling her "copy" on street car on her way to the office from the scene of her work. She was listing g number of the peo- pie who had been present when she was surprised to have perfect stranger sitting in the seat with her tap her on the shoulder, beg her par don, and tell her that one of the names she was writing was mis- spelled.
 '1 have often found people reading over my shoulder in the street car, ' the reporter said in telling of it. "but that was the first one who has had the impudence to comment to me upon what she read"
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25

The endorsement of the Bourne parcel post bill by the Postmaster General has been followed by letter from the President giving the measure his approval. The Bourne bill Is drawn along the lines of the zone system and the original parcel post advocates, who want common rate to al points, declare that the mea- sure is not satisfactory, and 1t is likely they will continue their fight for uniform rate to all points.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
Track-LayInq Record,

It Is to the American engineer and contractor that the world is indebted for its first lessons in rapid construc- ton of railroads and particularly In rapid track laying.
 The lesson as taught on our western prairies has led to systematic methods of railroad construction, particularly with view to time and labor saving. in other countries where extensive lines ahe being built. Thus, we mo- tice that recently record was made of 6 1-2 miles of main track and 1,20U feet of siding laid with rails in one day The work was done under Brit ish engineers on the Baro Kama rail. way In northern Nigeria. American.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
Translated If for Hin,

Arthus W. Thompson, general man. ager of the Baltimore & Ohio railroad. was riding in freight engine in the Cumberland division of that road a time ago.
 The train was heavy one, made LID of refreierator cars loaded with the maximum tonnage for the engine. As they approached grade the engineer leaned over to the fireman and yelled: Warm her up. old tallowpot, warm her up. Slam potpie into her so she'll be katish to take the big dip for the knob"
 will you kindly translate that for me?" asked Thompson
 Why, sure" said the engineer. "I told him to slip some chow to her so she'll razzle dazzle the hump. ."-Satur- day Evening Post.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25

Be courteous in the home Husband, treat your wife like a lady in the home as we'll as on the street. If you want your boy to be a ''littIe gentle man" when he is away from home, he must have example as well as:precept in the home. Example will do more for the boy and the girl than any book on rules of etiquete.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
MIGHT BE CALLED BABY LINES
Small Railroads That Are Litti. Known, but Yet Fill Distinct Field
 of Usefulness.

The picturesquely titled Yreka rail road of California links the town of that name with Montague, the dis tance between the two points being less than eight miles. It's rolling stock consists of two engines, two freight and two passenger cars. The road makes profit. In 1910 1t carried 24.041 passengers, its net earnings were s3.269 and its surplus s555.
 The Otis railroad is away up in the Catskill mountains in New York, and Is used to carry summer visitors to Otis Summit, which Is all that its name implies. When vacation time is on this six mile road and it's trans. portation facilities are pretty well strained. It connects with the Cats kill Mountain and the Cairo railroads It has one stationary engine, two pas senger and two baggage cars. Last year the net earnings of the little road were S7,061.
 Fishermen and sportsmen know of the Adirondack and St. Lawrence rail road, running from Hermon to De Kalb Junction, N. Y, distance of three and half miles. It is controlled by the St. Lawrence Pyrites com. pany. In spite of the fact that its little right-of-way is pretty we'll patron. ized at certain times of the year, it doesn't seem to be very fiourishing, according to it's published balance sheets. Yet in 1910 1t carried 1s.41e passengers, keping busy its two loco motives and two passenger and ex press cars.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
Helping Our Town

Every little country village has all ambition to become a trade center and a boom city, with no special natural fea- lures or geographical advan- tages. Under such conditions what is most needed Is some enterprise on the part of its local capitalists. They must make the first advance iu the uncertain field of development. They must capitalize small factories and see that they are kept employed. When the local businiss is finally deve- loped and proves to the world that they are successful, then outside enterprises will be sure to step in and enjoy our pros perity with you. Just like a fellow who finds favorite fish ing hole and catches fish, and all the other fishermen who see that he is catching will drop their hooks right by the side of the lucky fisherman. The business of any town should stop talking and hop ing for others.to do something for the town. They should get together themselves and prove to the world that they have a money making town. No out slider will want to fish in our swimming hole until we prove that they can catch fish.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25

In the course of a speech by Representative Dyer of Mis- souri, he pointed out the fact that the per cent of the popu- lation of the United States uuadle to read and write has been reduced from 1o.7 per cent Tn 1900 to " per cent Ill 1910. The greatest gain has been made among the colored population, where A 5 per cent were ill the illiterate class III 1900 and 3o.5 per cent in 1910. Mir. Dyer's figures show 6, l8O, ,O6o persons unable tU read and write in 1000, and 5,517,6c8 in 1910.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25

nre nose would soon be destroyed or account of the hot water coming from the injector. The water tanks of the ordinary yard engine hold about 6.0Ou gallons of water, and the idea is that when the engine reaches the scene Of fire in the yards, the switchman is to jerk the hose from the reel and at. tach it to the valve connection in the feed-water pipe and pull the hose to the fire. Meanwhile the engineer is to start his injector while the fireman gets on to the running board and opens the connection to the fire hose. From Popular Mechanics.
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25
When liberty Is Lieenae.

Liberty Is the portion of a people who delight in humanity, who revere justice, despise iattery and venerate truth. While you are not such g peo- pie, O my fellow citizens, in vain will you talk of liberty. Instead of liberty you will have licentiousness, ana to that you will all in your turns fall victims. You will ask for bread and will get-dead bodies And at length you will bow down your necks to the yoke, and find your vile refuge in the rule of a despot.-Mme. Ro- land, Address Before the Revolu- tionary Tribunal"
Holbrook argus., 1912-06-25

could save one salary for every de patcher by turning the whole job over to the operator, and today, except on roads where telephone despatchins has been adopted, familiarity with telegraphy Is the first essential to tenure of train despatcher's desk.