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The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-12-14

copyright. 1910. by American Press Asso-
ciationl
"a TEL EG r. AN from Chris.
topher'' said Mrs Latimer.
thrusting her head within thu
open library door and read
ing from the yellow slip in her hand
'Snowbound Will arrive late this
evening. Don't sit up"
Thoughtful Christopher" murmur.
ed Dick Mason from the depths of his
easy chair.
"Poor old Chris-what luck" cried
Amy. while Alice murmured to her
lover. Il am so anxious that you
should meet Christopher. Dick"
PRAY, who is Christopher? Tell me-
that l, too. may be distraught at bis
nonarrival." drawled Penfield. survey
ing the love stricken Dick and his be
rothed with some disgust and turning
to Amy. who was viewing him with
unmistakable relish
christopher Browning is our cous.
in," she replied. with a wicked look
at her sister. The dearest fellow
Writes, you know"
81 didn't know" murmured Penfield
apologetically.
"Well, Chris does write for the pa
take the stuff"
"H-m-m!'
Amy looked at him from mirth brm
med eyes. She was dressing a doll
for the cooks little niece. and she tied
a pink bow on the faxen curls and
then admired the effect with audible
satisfaction.
isn't she too sweet? Now I'm go
ing down to the village to leave this
at Mrs. Lees. and you may come. too.
Mr.. Penfield. for the way Is long and
the night Is stormy"
Penfield arose with alacrity. Any.
thing was better than sitting before
the CHEEKY fire and staring at the pho
tograph Of the girl he loved unwisely
and trying to summon courage to ask
carelessly whom the picture represent.
ed. Didn't he know?
When they reached the front door
Amy ran back to the library, and he,
heard the rise and fall of her shrill
girlish voice as she expostulated with
her sister 1t was evident that she
gained her point. for when she re.
turned she was smiling and her eyes
were as bright as the snow crystals
sparkling under the radiance from th"
wide open door
They plunged into the softly falling
whiteness. and Penfied barred his head
to the cold fresh air and endeavored to
thrust aside the burden that lay heavi-
ly upon his heart,
''Such an ideal Christmas ever said
Amy. when was a little girl'-
ooh, WHEN"' interrupted Jack
mockingly.
WHEN was little girl" insisted
Amy serenely, II used to believe that
something wonderful must happen on
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1912-12-14

Ionically. holding her hands firmly In
ais great brown palms.
Explain why you are here Of all
places. left you riding the ranges In
Montana. and l see you again In the
country home VI my cousins, and you
call me MR.. Browningr' she said.
Withdrawing her hands and removing
the heavy cloak that enveloped her.
II was expecting Christopher Brown.
ing. was sitting up for him. l was
surprised when you entered"
II am Christopher Browning" she
said saucily. Don't dare to tell me
that you did not know THAT
II didn't know It," he admitted hum
bly,. II knew you as Kitty Brown
"Oh, the Clarks always abbreviated
1t. And so you did not know you were
waiting for meT she said musingly,
drawing nearer the fire and holding
her hands to the comforting warmth
"Pve been waiting for you ever since
you left the ranges. Kitty" he said
gravely.
She turned away suddenly, and her
voice shook slightly as she replied, II
told you that you must not"
IL cannot help it. Kitty. You must
know he began. drawing nearer to
her
You may help me distribute my
gifts" she said quickly. recovering her
eOmposure. land while we are filling
the stockings you must tell me how
you came to make the mistake In my
name and why you, instead OF my az
fectionate cousins. are waiting for me
now"
Jack told his story while the girl dis.
tributed the parcels she had brought
among the limp stockings There was
even gift for the capacious sock that
represented Dick Mason's Christmas.
81 have nothing for yours. Mr.. Pen.
field" she said. regretfully surveying
the remaining empty sock.
"a little note saying that you had
changed your mind he began.
But ! haven't changed my mind"
she murmured family.
Are you sure?" he insisted. "Your
eyes. Kitty, betrayed you when you
came into this room. You WERE glad
to see me. Say that you will go back
to the Bar T with me In the spring."
She hesitated. "Oh. there is some
thing In the SOCK" she said evasively.
and she stepped forward and thrust
ing hand into the toe. brought forth
small card. which she extended to-
ward Penf1eld.
He took 1t and glanced at the oppo-
site side. He uttered an exclamation
Of surprise Then he held 1t out to
her
She took 1t reluctantly. AS she look
ed a warm flush spread over her face.
and she cried impulsively. "Why, that's
mine"
1t was snapshot Of the master of
the Bar L ranch standing In the cor
raj, surrounded by hundreds Of horned
cattle
did you take that picture, Kitty"
asked Jack eagerly.
She nodded shamefacedly.
How did II get in there? he asked,
with puzzled look.
A merry voice called from the door
way: II found 1t on the floor Of your
room, Christopher Kit. carefully wrap
ped in tissue paper. after you went
home at Thanksgiving. OF course
recognized Mr.. Penfeld when he ar
rived yesterday, and Land wanted
something wonderful to happen on
Christmas eve. and for the first time
in my life it has happened. And that's
all. except merry Christmas bothp'
"EIess the child" murmured Jack
TOPPER into his arms.
That's what I say, too" she whis.
pered softly.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
"BLEssEDNEss OF TOLL"

Chicago, Dec. l6.-Thc uniqu,
sentence of thirty days of idlenes
imposed upon Joseph Girsch b,
Judge Newcomer came to an end to
day and the court solemnly assured
the culprit that he might resume hi'
bread winning occupation.
Girsch thanked the court prOfusc
", and with every emphasis of sin.
certify. declaring that his enforce,
layOff had taught him the blessed
ness of toll
GirsCh'S sentence was inflicted |;
month ago at the request of his wife
" no complained that when her hus
band worked he earned money
when he had money he spent II 70,
drink, and when he drank he was
too irritable and abusive to live
with.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
GEORGIA CONGRESSMAN
SMASHED SNOOT OF FITZ

Washington, Dec. l6.-The sad
story of how Democratic peace and
harmony was rudely broken into
when the members of the apprOpria-
tiOns committee of the House were
on their way to Panama to see the
canal and study it's needs" shortly
before the short session of Congress,
found its way into the Capitol today.
While the members were pacilical-
J.! enjoying whist game q dispute
over the rules arose between Chair
man Fitzgerald. of the apprOpria.
tions committee. and Congressman
Charles Lafayette Bartlett. of GeOr-
sia. The upshOt of it was that
fist fight enSued. it is said. Bartlett.
who is small, but wiry. and withal
extremely quick. smashed hard at
the face of the Brooklyn congress
nan and broke the latter's spec
tacles. The two contestants were
Parted before much damage occurred
ether than to the spectacles. And
until now the scrap has been care
fully hushed up.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
IMPORTANT IS
VICTORY WON IN
COAL TRUST CASE
STATE SUPREME COURT HOLDS
THAT THE 65 PER CENT CON.
TRACTS ARE ILLEGAL.
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. l6.-Thc gov
ernment won a partial victory in the
prosecution OF the hard coal trust
when the U. S. Supreme Court to-
day held the sO-called 65 per cent
contracts between the hard coal
roads and coal operators as illegal.
The court sustained the govern
mcnt's former victory over the Tenn
pie Coal and Iron Co. but declined
to sustain charges of general con-
spiracy among hard coal roads.
Justice LurtOn announced the
courts opinion. The attorney gen.
eral declared the annullment of con-
tracts an important victory that
opened the way for possible competi.
ton in the coal trade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
OUR CHRISTMAS EDITION.

We had planned to issue a large
Christmas edition on "Wednesday
Dec. is, but just as our plans were
shaping up, an unusual rush o!
work, part of it from other parts OF
the State. has taxed our facilities,
and what hampers us most of all,
has crowded our much too limited
quarters. Consequently, We have had
to abandon our plans SO far as a
great number of pages are concerned,
though We will issue an unusual
number of copies on the day specified
and will, in other respects, make it
as creditable an issue as possible.
We have not solicited ADVERTISING
for this edition, because of the rea-
son stated, but several enterprisine g
merchants reserved additional space
IL this issue when they saw our an
nouncement. We will try to handle
all advertising that may be desired
by our patrons for Wednesdays is
ste, provided that orders, accom-
panied by copy, reach lis not later
than tomorrow noon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
LOVES A CHICKEN F1GHT-BUT
DOWN ON GAMGLING.

Columbia, $. c., Dee. 10. u am
G, posed to gambling in any form,
said Governor cole l.. Blcasc when
asked what was his attitude toward
the race meeting which the Charles
ton Fair and Racing associations pro-
poses to open next month ~ Paiii!''-
To park. II love 10 see two rOostctS
fight but without gaffs. | love a
game of cards, but let 1t be a good,
clean game don't propose to "'ne
down here during the races to fer
ret ont the gambling, but | eXpec,
the sheriff and the citizens to do
their duty. According to the act
rassed by the Legislature against
gambling any citizen can go before a
magistrate and swear out a warrant
against man for gambling at the
races. If the officers of the law find
that the gambling is beyond their
control and appeal to me to aid them
in the matter | will do my full duty
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
BALKANS FATE
To Be DECIDED.
AT CONFERENCE.
IT IS BELIEVED THAT TURKEY
WILL YIELD IF NOT IMPELLED
TO RESISTANCE.
by Associated Press }

London. Dec lG Peace plcnepo-
tcntiaries OF the Balkan States as
sembled at noon today at st. James
palace to meet the Turkish envOys
in conference to decide the fate OF
the Balkans. They were welcomed!
by the British foreign minister and
adjourned until 1 O'Clock tomorrow,
The Balkan delegates, before enter.
ng the conference. declared that
within a week either Turkey would
find Il way to surrender at AdrainO-
pie or war would be resumed. 1t is
believed that Turkey will yield un-
les impelled to resistance by Aus
tria and Germany.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
BE CAREFUL IN CASHlNG
CHECKS FOR STRANGERS

Daytona Beach, Dec. 16.-Forged
checks continue to come in to the
banks in this city and indications
are the fOrgers are still working fast
and furious in this section of the
country. The latest to be reported
here was cashed by prominent ho-
tel man of Daytona Beach, and the
little trancaction has cost him $25
for the experience. The check was
drawn on the Union Bank of Quebec.
made payable to ]. w. Holt, Jr., and
was signed with the name of Rem
frew & Co., furriers. Local bankers
say they have never known of 90
many forgeries as have been reported
during the past month, and say To-
cal business men should be extreme
ly careful in cashing checks and
drafts for strangers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
NEW SUBSTITUTE FOR CHL0R0.
FORM PROVES A SUCCESS.

Philadelphia, Dec. 16.-FOr the
first time in the history of surgical
operations in this city, Prof. Will
liam B. Van Lennep, surgeon in
charge at hospital, operated late
yesterday afternoon on a man for
removal of a growth from one of the
internal organs. DR.. J. w. Hassler,
OF New York, came to this city to
administer ether and water subcu-
taneOusly. The injection was made
directly into the veins of the pa
tents arms, and within a minute
and half from the time that the
injection was made the patient was
under the influence of anesthesia.
For thirty-five minutes the patient
Was kept under the influence of the
drug, and it required about half an
hour after the operation before the
patient revived. DR.. Hassler and
Prof. Van Lennep were particularly
we'll pleased with the effects of the
ether as administered i'm this way,
as there was no nausea and the aft
er effects were of such negative
quantity that the patient was as
normal after the operation as
though the knife had never been
used.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
DON'T WANT WH|SKEY.
IN DRY STATES
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dec. 16.-ScOres OF
women wearing white ribbons
thronged the corridors and lobbies OF
the capitol, House and Senate Office
Buildings today, giving the place an
appearance of the headquarters of
ali equal suffrage convention The
vomen are members of the nationai
conference of the w. c. T. U. AMI
are here to urge the consideration o.
the Kenyon-Sheppard bill prohibit
ing the shipment of intoxicant drinks
into dry States Kenyon hopes to get
action on the bill before Congress
adiourns for the holidays.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
AL PRECINCTS SHOULD
Be REPRESENTED
Says Committeeman Kelsey Blantor
in Letter to Democratic Voters
of the Country.

Lakeland, Fla, Dec. IA, 1872.
To the Democratic Voters of Poli
County:
1t is perfectly clear to me tha'
tthe county executive committee of
our party in each county in the
State properly consists of one com
nritteeman from each precinct, or
election district i'm the county. Ret
crence to sections 4, and of chap
ter 1913, laws of Florida, 1899, viii
think, convince any reasonabl"
man that this Is meant to be the
manner in which such cOmmittee i
10 be constituted. SO far as am in
formed Polk county is the only coup-
[, in the State in which the commit
teemen are elected in any other mln-
ner.
I'm our county, ii seems the cNeru-
tive committee has been made 70
consist of two committeeman from
each county commissioner district,
end the present committeeman ~ore
elected in that manner at the las
primary election. This results in
only the following precincts, or "lr-
tion districts, being represented III
the present committee: No. !, Chi
cora. J. +. Lancaster; No. .. Fort
Meade, G. T. Hill; No. ., Barlow, e.
4. Boswell; No. 6, Auburndalc. "
G Jones; No 10 and %, Lakeland
o. J. Pope and Kelsey Blanton; No.
-, Winter Haven, T. A. Currie; No.
-, Haines City, J. T. Miller; No Is,
Mulberry, l.. n. Pipkin; No. 10, Tig-
er Bay, B. G. Mayo.
1t necessarily results that the fol-
lowing precincts, or election dis
tricts are unrepresented: No 1, Me-
dulla; No. ), Kathleen; No. Z, Green
Pond; No. 8. Millards; No. 9. Pierce:
No. IL, Haskell; No. 13. Gandys;
No: IA, Frostproof; No. l6. Home
land; No. II, Arbuckle; No. 20,
Morse; No. 81, Rosalie; No %,
Loughman; No. %, Hammock Pond
community; No. "a, Jane Jay COM
E,unity; No. 26, -; No. %, -
These precincts within the con-
temptation and meaning of our
laws, are vacancies in our executive
committee, as at present constituted.
Even in ordinary times, this should
not be; for each voting precinct
should be represented on the COM
mittee, in order that suitable and
competent persons might be OBJ
tanned in the respective voting
places as clerks and inspectors Of
elections. The selection of such
clerks and inspectors of elections
cannot be safely entrusted to persons
Continued on Page ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
RE|D'S PASSING
NOURNED BY.
l|GNATAR|ES S
,yB,ssADoR PASSED AWAY YES
~rRn,Y, DEATH BEING DUE
TO ASTHMA.
ev associated Press.)

n.r lc-MemO-ial serv-
late Ambassador White
who died yesterday, viii!
westminster Abbey Friday
heen a constant stream OF
dorchester House all day.
atam White, Mr.. Reds physi-
issued bulletin stating
Haoassador death was due
l9u beginning with a slight
attack two weeks ago.
# condolence have been re-
rom the king and queen and
.,r dlgnitaries. Mrs. Reid
a,qishter, Mrs. John Huber,
II, with Mr.. Reid at the
ms death, which occurred AT
lol residence. Distinguished
MA be paid to the memory
ata. ambassador by the gov
Ia il is probable that the
ba bc ,onvcyed to America in
worship. Mrs. Reid wishes
M home with the remains OF
aai at the earliest possible
aa,ll. onsistent with prOpriety.
hopes to sail next Saturday.
British government has pro-
al 10 the government of the Unit
safes That British battleship
convey he body of Ambassador
'se United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
ALABAMA PLANTER -, =.
ASSAULTED TEACHER
Has Been LANDED il Jail: Brooks
cmlsg Ct Nrc GMoll
Family.
(By Associated Press.)

Huntsville, Ala, Dec. l6 Percy
Brooks, a wcll-knOwn planter OF
Whitesburg, was placed in Jail her,
today charged with an attempted as
sa,llt on young school teacher at
Farley. This arrest caused great eX-
element because Of he prominence
ni the Brooks family
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
MASONS AND CHURCHES ASKED
TO HELP RESTORE PEACE

Mexico City, Dec. l6.-PrOtestan1
clergymen and high officers of Ma
sonic lodges were requested by the
minister of interior today to render
whatever aid possible aimed at res
toration of peace in the republic. Re-
Gently the Catholic church was asked
10 help restore order in the republic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
WILSON RETURNED TO.
DAY FROM BERMUDA
(By Associated Press. }

New York, Dec. 16.-President-
elect Wilson returned today from his
vacation trip in Bermuda. He de-
ciined to discuss politics or anything
else on his arrival. AS to appoint
nents. he admitted that, while se-
lections have been considered, none
have been finally decided on.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
GENERAL STRIKE Of
LABOR CALLED IN FRANCE
fBy Associated Press. }

Paris, Dec. ia general strike
Of the working population of France
was ordered to be carried out today
by the General Federation of Labor.
as a protest against war The strike
is partially successful Tranquility
prevails everywhere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
florida SUFTRAGETTES
GETTING BUSY

,pnyillc. Dec l6.-At the De-
meeting of the Florida Equal
se League, held at the home
Herbert H. Anderson, there
a a proposed amendment to
tuition of the State of Flor
i,.s TO give the women of the
ae right to vote. The prJ-
amendment will he presented
-csiSlature at its session next
M
ae absence OF the president.
b. Eagan. the first vice-presi-
}irs Rosellc Cooley. presided
- l)orcas Broward, of the legis-
committee of the Florida
Franchise League, read the
which was as follows:
MT resolution proposing an
Aimcnt to the constitution Of
STATE of Florida:
'e It resolved by the Legislature
i..a state of Florida that the fol-
.7 amendment to the cOnstitu-
9i the state of Florida be. and
same is hereby agreed to ana
S@all be submitted to the electors Of
4' state at the general election in
'si ior ratification or rejection:
section |, of article 6, of the
''astitution of State of Florida, il
Fehy amended to read as follows:
Every person of the age of 81
"sfS and upwards that shall at the
'i''e OF registration be a citizen of
,D' United States and that shall
lave resided and have a habitation.
uomlcile, home. and place of perma-
"'h' abode in Florida for one year.
''u IN county for six months shall in
''h county be deemed a qualified
tetor at all elections under this
eonstitution.
Male and female persons shall in
sd respects be alike eligible to vote
''' hold office in the State ,of Flor
ia.
Naturalized citizens of the Unit
states at the time of and before
istration. shall produce to the
iStration officer certificate Of
''"raiization or a duly certified
''ay thereof"
II connection with the proposed
''hdment there was considerable
4'>eussion among the members of the
Glib.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
BIG POULTRY SHOW
OPENS IN ATLANTA
(By Associated Press. }

Atlanta, Ga, Dec 1.-THE South
crn International Poultry AssOcia-
ton show opens here this afternoon
for one week More than $500 ex-
hibits are said to be on display. 1t
is the third largest show ever held
in the United States.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
TURKS VS.. GREEKS.
(Ry ASSOciatod Press. !

COnstantinople, Dec ia Turk
ish fleet engaged with Greek fleet
off I.cmnos island this morning, ac.
,ording to a telegram from the Dar-
daIelles. The Greeks were compelled
to withdraw.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
STILL WAGE FIGHT.
lRy Associated Prese.l

New York. Dee l6. Women OF
the Housewives League today began
a crusade for cheaper eggs, fixing
the price at &c cents per dozen. The
day has been devoted to a campaign
Of education among the dealers. II
thit fails to lower prices, selling sta
tions will be established throughout
tho eiIy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
WILSON WILL APPOINT
REDS SUCCESSOR.
(Bv Associated Press.)

Washington. Dec. 16.-Taft to-
cae announced that the post of the
s!a assldor to Great Britain will not
D Ilel by him. He states that he
ieestands Wilson already Is con-
,l,r.ng a man for the place.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
UNMUzzlED DOGS
WILL HAVE TO DIE
Beginning at 10 O'Clock Tomorrow
All Unmuzzled Dogs Running
at Large Will Be Shot.

During the past few weeks several
L.ad dogs have been running at large
On the streets of Lakeland and some
exciting experiences have resulted
several people having had a narrow
escape from being bitten. Last Fri
day night a dog was killed and its
head sent to Tampa for examination,
and DIR. G. w. Love is in receipt of the
following communication from the
bacteriOlOgist at Tampa:
Er. c. w. Love, Lakeland, Fla.
Dear DoctOr-The brain from the
dog submitted by you Dec. Is, 1912,
shows upon microscOpical cXamina-
ton, positive evidence of rabies.
Yours respectfully.
G. H. SIMON,
Bacteriologist
In view of this fact, the mayor AMI
City Council have ordered that after
1C o'clock tomorrow morning all
dogs found running at large with
out muzzles will be killed. It be-
hOoves all who have valuable dogs
to either shut them up or muZzle
them at once. This drastic step has
been obliged to be taken before some
child or older person is bitten and
dies of hydrOphObia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-12-16
DR.. CARL ASBERG
SUCCEEDS WILEY
Taft Directed Secretary Wilson to
Make the Appointment
Today.
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, Dee. li. Taft today
directed Secretary Wilson to appoint
DR.. Carl Alsbcrg, chemist of the
agricultural department, as chief OF
the bureau of chemistry to succeed
Harvey Wiley.