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The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
The Lord of the Isles

Artonish in Disguise taking passage with
the men whom her brother had sent out
to intercept and kill the Bruce upon the
night of the interrupted bridal feast
In the garb of a pake she had gone
aboard the first boat belonging to her
brother which she saw put out. knowins
that she would be safe among any OF his
clansmen. and that they were 30 devoted
to her that they would not surrender her,
even to the chief of Lorn, IL she COM
manded them not to do SO.
Then had happened the events of the
desolate island, the coming of Bruce and
his brother and sister and the retirement
of Isabel to St. Brides.
Where is the pager" Isabel eagerly In
qrired. He could nowhere be found.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01

their clothing torn and soiled, though
their gilded spurs were tarnished. It could
still be seen that there stood two war
riors whose swords had seen service In
battle, whose hearts were still undaunt-
ed in misfortune, and whose custom of
command could not be concealed by any
pretense Of self f-effacement.
They were attended by a page. and with
them was maiden whose look was as
resolute and as royal as theirs.
1t was easy to be seen that two broth
ers and sister, in frail bark manned
by fishermen, sought again the shores
from which they had been exiled.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
An Unwilling Bridegroom

But he, cold and austere. she thought
was now, after the lapse of years, about
to conclude the marriage arrangement
made by their parents and to do SC
simply as a political necessity.
Edith was now offered to Ronald, not
as the bride of his youthful love, but
as the sacrifice offered up in a political
situation and a sacrifice coldly and re-
luctantly received.
From a neighboring island Lord Ron
aid was to come with a great train OF
island chieftains to the Castle of Arto-
nish to celebrate his nuptials
But he was late. His fleet should have
a appeared at the castle at daybreak, and
It was now long past. The pi oud heart
of Edith was in rebellion at the coldness
Of her lover.
To her old nurse, Morag, who had been
foster mother to her and had accompa-
MED her to Artonish, the maiden spoke
bitterly of the delay of Ronald.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Discovered

1t was lay which told of the seizing
upon the battlefield by the Lord of Lorn
of the brooch which had confined the
plaid of Robert the Bruce. Scarcely could
the younger knight contain himself while
the minstrel sang. But the elder re-
pressed him and at the close of the song,
said:
"Old minstrel, we'll hast thou repaid
thy masters care, his food, his generosi-
ty. But something you might have said
of those valiant clansmen who died in the
fight and within whose dying grasp the
brooch of Bruce was held while 300 men
rushed in and bore back the victor who
now wears the brooch.
Here is slight guerdon for thy faithful
ness to thy chieftain. This chain of gold
will, I hope, cause thee, hereafter, TO
speak more kindly of the Bruce"
"'ris Bruce himselfw cried Lorn, "he
dies"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
10th to BEGIN Strife

But as Lorn's sword flashed In the
toches glare so flashed the sword of
Ronald.
Not In my halls, while wear a
sword cried he, ''shan those who claim
hospitality die overmatched by Odds
At once all was confusion in the hall,
The chieftains and knights and mobiles
drew their swords, the women screa med,
the menials seized upon such rude wea-
rons as they could find handy and all
stood ready-yet each alike 10th to strike
the first blow which should drench the
hall in blood
1t was indeed King Robert Bruce, his
brother Edward and hister Isabel, with
an attendant page who had been driven
by stress of weather to seek shelter in
Artonish.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Tive Barks Set Sail

1t was arranged that in the morning the
Bruce, accompanied by Ronald, should
sail to the island of Aran, there to await
the result of the messages of summons
which were to be sent out to the lords
and chieftains who, it was hoped, would
take up arms in the cause of Scotland
In the meantime Edward YVES to sail
with Isabel In the bark in which he
exiles had come, back to the shores of
Ireland, where Edward was to place his
sister in a convent TO remain in safety
until the times would be more peaceful
80 With thas sarly Ha9fniHg tho tNA bsyks
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Placed on Their Guard

After a parley the two leading men of
of castaways who had recently been
wrecked upon the island; that they had
a hut nearby, and would be glad to offer
to the newcomers the hospitality of its
shelter for the night as we'll as to share
with tham the deer which they had killed.
Though suspicious of their hosts,
King Robert and Lord Ronald accepted
their offer, only saying that they were
on a pilgrimage and must eat apart
from them To this the strangers re-
luctantly agreed.
In the hut they found STRIPPING
dressed as a page and inquired who no
was. The men replied that he was a
deaf and dumb boy whom they had
rescued from a sinking bark at sea-
With this explanation they were fain
to be content But there was something
in the air and appearance of the boy
which excited perplexity in the minds
of Bruce and Ronald.
And when the dumb boy, seizing an
opportunity when his companions were
not looking, mutely signalled the wan
derers to be upon their guard-that
danger threatened them-they knew
that peril as we'll as mystery was about
them.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Victory at Last

King Robert. who now guessed that
Isabel had discovered what he had dis
covered before, was vexed with Edward
Tor employing the supposed lad as a mes
senger.
But 1t Is DONE" said the Bruce, after
reproving his brother
And then to the monk whom Isabel had
dispatched with her message he said:
Tell the Lady Isabel of what hath oc-
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Battling With the Waves

While. the feasting is going ON in the
stately halls of Artonish, lie. us glance
while at that little bark which, from
the turret in the morning, Edith and
Morag had seen struggling up the coast.
Upon the deck of that little vessel stood
two men whose bearing proclaimed them
not Of the common mob.
Though their armQr was diptsd and
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01

set sail. On that which sought the DESC
late shore of Aran was only the Bruce,
Lord Ronald and the page, Allan.
They themselves sailed their little craft.
For the fewer who knew Of the hiding
place of Robert Bruce at that critical mo-
ment the safer 1t was for Scotland's
king.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
Isabel Solves the Riddle

Suspicious at once flashed upon the
mind of Isabel, and calling the old por-
teress she questioned her as to who had
passed the gate since last night.
mo one but your brothers page" re.
piled old Mona. "iIe came at 'daybreak
and begged leave to pray in the chapel"
1T is Edith's self" thought Isabel. The
truth flashed upon her; the mute page
Was Edith pf +agp, who had fled from
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01

of the English knight that the Bruce and
his brother should be delivered up as
prisoners to the representative of King
Edward
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
BY SIR WALTER SCOTT
1771-1832

CURED In regard TO the mute page 7, w.
thrive upon yonder shore I will rest,,,a
to her her page" 'o' :
lie knew that Isabel would understan n
by this that the secret of the identity -
the seeming boy was his as wei, as .,s
sisters. ~
That night the beacon fiared from, 81,
ea, neauiano, signaling that it was an op-
perfume time for the Bruco m cot, ~ "
ia'Ners nails. He landed. attacked the
pace and took 1t. The war was now
opened.
ihere they found and liberated tn
mute page who had, the night before, been
found by the English lurking in the chase
ana who was to have been hanged by
,hen as spy had not the timely arrl-
val or Bruce and his army prevented.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
The Wedding POSTPONED

The old man gazed long upon Bruce
and then seemed to go into some sort
of ecstatic trance. There was an aw-
The abbot gazed sternly upon the
Instead of cursing him he blessed him.
Il stood like the Midlanite upon Zop-
him, heaven controlled
He bade the fugitive king go on and
promised him victory. Then, sinking
back into the arms of attendants, the
aged man, strength exhausted called
for his attendants to unmoor-there
would be no wedding in Artonish that
night
The bark of the churchman sailed
away and a brief and sullen silence was
over the hall.
Lorn, at length, arising in a rage,
called for his horses and his retainers,
summoned all who would follow, and
rode through the night out from the
towers where he had come and had
found the man ho feared and hated,
Robert Bruce.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01
The Abbot Arrives

This awoke another angry debate and
it was only quelIed when trumpet an
nounced the arrival of the Abbot of
Iona, and the holy man was seen stand
ing upon the threshold of the great
hall.
With him there entered in procession
10 sandaled monks bearing sacred rel
les and many cross bearers and torch
bearers The aged abbot advanced in
to the hall, over which again a hush
had fallen. and cried out: Peace be
upon this house. What means this
sight?"
Lorn replied, you came here, holy
man, little dreaming that you were to
meet within these walls a wretch ex-
communicated for murder done at the
altar-the murder of Comyn-to meet
that outlaw Robert Bruce"
Robert Bruce at the time was under
the ban of accommodation for the
part he had played in the murder Of
Red Comyn in the church at Dumfries.
Appeals of Penitent
The abbot gazed sternly upon the
monarch and said: What hast thou to
plead when L denounce not on thy head
that curse of communication which
has already been issued against you
for sacrilige?'
Abbot" the Bruce replied, thy
charge I cannot here debate at length.
Enough that no selfish vengeance dealt
the blow by which Comyn died. / can
only blame my wild ire, increased to
fire by the wrongs of Scotland.
"Of the sacrilige committed l have
long ago. deeply repented. Hear the
appeal of a penitent.
After Scotland has taken her place
among nations, then it is my intention
to lay down crown and scepter and,
in eXpiation of my crime, to lead a cru
sade to the Holy Land.
"As for D'Argentine and Lorn, re-
turn to them the name of traitor and
give them defiance, stern and high"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1913-06-01

Assembling the Forces
FAs islsmeA gatheFe& In the'y SHIPS ana
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
UNCLE SAM and
THE JAP QUESTION
Allen Land Owning In State OF
California
JAPAN HAS MADE PROTEST
President and Secretary Bryan VIII
Make Effort to Settle the Present
Problem as to Japan and California
Through Diplomacy.

The federal governments final eff.
fort to delay alien land owning legis-
latlon in California was made when
Secretary Bryan, in the name of
President Wilson, telegraphed Gov
ernor johnson, notifying him that the
Japanese ambassador had earnestly
protested against the bill passed by
the California assembly, and urging
that the governor postpone action by
Withholding his signature.
The decision of the administration
to urge Governor johnson to use his
power of veto to postpone any land
legislation was reached after a Sc
rles of conferences between the pres
ident, Secretary Bryan and John Bas-
sett Moore, counsellor of the state
department, and frequent calls at the
department by Ambassador Chinda.
1t was realized that any further at
tempt to have the bill enacted by the
California Legislature amended would
be fruitless, since Secretary Bryan's
trip to Sacramento was unavailing
and the legislature is to adjourn Tues
day.
Until Governor Johnson's reply is
received the government probably will
make no reply to the protest of ia
pan further than to acquaint the am
bassador with the fact that every pos
sible effort has been made to have ac-
ton in California delayed, pending
settlement of the problems involved
by diplomacy.
Whether or not the governor COM
plies with the administrations re-
quest, there probably will be impor-
tant diplomatic negotiations between
the United States and Japan imme-
diately. If the land bill is vetoed the
president and Secretary Bryan will
have to undertake to carry out their
promise to accomplish through di-
plomacy the ends sought by the Cal
ifornians.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
The First Prize Essays
On Civic improvements.
Papers Written by Members of the NINTH TENTH Eleventh
and Twelfth Grades.

by huge oaks, and palm trees fes-
TONED with Spanish moss. Much of
Palatka's beauty is due to lie Wo-
mans Club which has made eaun;-
full the court house grounds, also the
city hall park and are now converting
the unsightly plot of grouul at the
entrance of the county bridge into Il
park.
One of Palatka's latest features is
the sacred concerts given cvely Sun
day afternoon by PalatL1'5 Military
band.
Palatka, while very progressive,
requires some needed improvements
in the condemnation o. some old
buildings which are menace and
Notably the s.l5Irs
which are situated in the heart Of he
city and are the breeding places Ct
flies which are the transmitters Ct
diseases. One of these stables, how
ever, is to be replaced by I fve-Ytory
building which will add much to the
beauty of the surrounding lrapeIty.
There are in view, three new Luild.
ings, the Woman's Club home, Gov
eminent building and rasf but rot
least, Putnam High School
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16

Miss Ethel Tucker returned the
first of the week from an enjoyable
visit with friends in Palatka.
Mothers Day, May 18th, was OBJ
served in our church with decora
tions of beautiful white flowers, APP
propriate music and a splendid ser
mon by the pastor The significance
of the day was also carried out il
the c. E. service in the evening, led
by Miss Venia Wilkinson.
Mr.. and Mrs. H. A. Perry visited
Palatka Monday in their auto, having
with them Miss Mary Morrison am
Miss Edith Krook.
Mrs. C. H. Pipler and Charlie re
turned Sunday from their trip tt
Jacksonville.
The property known as the Vincen;
grove, owned by Chas. Cook of Ores.
cent City, has been sold to Mr.. Irisf
of Crescent City, who with his fam
lily is occupying the Cook cottage
and the Williams residence until theil
own can be built. We are very glal
to welcome this family among US
and trust they may enjoy their home
in Pomona.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
INTERLACHEN ITEMS.

The Women's Missionary Society OF
the Congregational church held its
monthly meeting at the home of Mrs
D. M. Corthell on Friday afternoon
the subject for the day being "Mis-
sion Work at Home and Abroad
Especially interesting and instruc-
tive was the talk given by Miss V
R. Fox, of Springfield, Ohio.
The change of plans in regard to
the order Of services at the Congre-
gational church led to a misunder-
standing last Sunday morning, and
many who came to the church for
morning service were disappointed.
However, a most excellent sermon
| rewarded those who went to the NJ.
E. church for the morning service.
Hereafter there will be no morning
service Except Sunday school) in
the Congregational church on the Sc
cond Sunday of each month.
Aaron Carroll, the negro murderer
who shot down Rebecca Carroll on
the station platform last week, has
been apprehended and is now await
ing trial. Sheriff Kennerly was out
Monday arranging for witnesses at
the coming trial
DR.. J. NJ. Jones was among the
business visitors to Palatka on Mon.
day Of this week.
The Sunshine Society was enter
tanned by Miss Coburn at the Lake
View Tuesday afternoon. A Lime
rick Roll-Call" added much to the
amusement of the ladies present, af-
ter the serious business of the session
was disposed of, the limericks given
being supplemented by other jingles
Of a funny c,.--,c.er.
Miss Ethel G.. 1T was a visitor in
Palatka Tuesday and Wednesday,
having gone in to be present at the
commencement exercises.
Miss Viola R. Fox left Wednesday
morning for her home in Springfield,
o., having spent five months very
pleasantly in lnterlachen.
Decoration day o0servances have
been arranged for by Major J. NJ.
DeTilla of the G. A. R. Post. All
who have flowers are requested to
bring them to the hall early on Fri
day morning, May 30th, and the de-
corating of the graves in the Gene
terry will be done before noon, the
procession leaving the hall at 9:30
a. m. Later, a picnic dinner will be
enjoyed in the hall. All old COM
rades and their families are cordially
invited to participate in the obser-
vance of this memorial holiday.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
Paper No. Twelfth Grade.
THE SEGREGATION OF MANU-
FEATURING PLANTS.

As in every question of civic i'm
portanC2, ,HCfe ere several reasons
pro and ia A few Of the reas ons
put forward for the placing of mills,
workshops, etc, outside Of the city
are: For the sake of avoiding "ity
taxation, on account of the so-called
ugly appearance Of the buildings, and
also many of the reCp'e VI a Cit OBJ
ject to the lose intimacy G the
workers.
In opening my first argument
against keeping the places of manual
labor outside Of the 'i.y, | will FIRST
recall to your minds, WabSter's &C.
fnition of a .itv, and afterwards try
to make my 7oinr cIca" by staying
close to his denu,t,Jn According %
our standard leErogrGphcr. - city
is a town or collective body ii nha5-
itants incorporated and governed by
mayor and aldermen"
To be governed lay a mayo. and 81,
dermen, we mus &c within tic city
limits, and by ulacing the nanufac,
tories outside the pale Of the city
government, we lehar the operative;
from that protection, which Gistin,
cuisines the civilized nation from rht
barbarian. Respect fer authority i:
the backbone of 4 :olntrS, and Why
should we place the working ClaSsG.
away from the authority to which W,
should all submit: That If the may
or and aldermen?
Now as to taxation. If VIC plac,
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
FLORAHOME ITEMS.

Miss Florisa Sipprell is taking music
lessons Saturdays from Miss Whiteside
OF Palatka.
The V. |. A. gave a successful dance
and box supper Saturday night, May Sd.
The violin and guitar were played by
Mr., and Miss North for the dance. The
boxes sold well, the highest bid being
four dollars.
The sunday school song practice was
held at the school house Wednesday
and Saturday nights.
]. Charles is visiting his wife iu
North Carolina. He will return next
week.
Miss Leona Thomas spent Saturday
and Sunday with her sister in Jackson.
vile.
Mrs. Shore and Mrs. Gilliland spent
Thursday in haywood.
E. f. Weeks sister and children
spent part of the week with him.
Mrs. Weeks spent several days with
relatives in Satsuma flights.
Miss Helen Author OF Palatka spent
Sunday with her sister, Mrs. Sipprell.
Mrs W. Quails and son of Alabama
have returned home after a long visit TO
relatives in Grandin and Florahome.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
ANTI-ALIEN BILL.


Referendum of the anti-alien bill
to the people of California has been
determined upon by the Democratic
leaders Of the state.
This was learned following the re-
ceipt of a telegram from President
Wilson to Governor Johnson asking
him to veto the measure.
The bill was scheduled to reach
Governor Johnson from the commit
tee on enrolled bills, where it has been
held up
The session of the legislature ends
this week, and under the provisions
of the constitution 30 days must en-
sue during which time the governor
may sign or veto the bill. At the
end of that time if it receives no ac-
ton at the hands of the executive it
becomes law
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16

Sunday morning after a lingering
Illness. The remains were sent to
Penlel for interment. The people
generally sympathize deeply with Mr.,
Cannon in the loss of his wife. She
has lived life of usefulness and
VIII be greatly missed in the neigh
Dorhood where she has made her
home so long. We extend sympathy
to all her relatives and sorrowing
loved ones.
Miss Amy, the sweet young daugh-
ter of Mr.. and Mrs. A. McCranevs is
the weekend guest of her cousin,
Miss Edmonson.
u II. Perry, Of Manlius, N. Y, is
very busy this week shipping peaches
from his peach farm here
Mrs. Watson and daughter, Lorena,
are visiting the formers brother this
week at Hastings.
Mrs. Pullen and charming daugh-
tiers were calling on Mrs. Matthews
Saturday afternoon.
The box social which was held last
Friday evening at the hospitable
home Of Mr.. and Mrs. A. McCranev,
was a decided success. NotwitH.
standing the inclemency of the wealth
er, the crowd was an unusually large
one, and every one reports a most de-
llghtful evening. Special thanks are
due our new neighbors, Mr.. and Mrs.
Chas. F. Crandall, for their untiring
efforts to make this social complete
success, which it proved to be- The
proceeds amounted to $1,000 and will
go towards a new church organ for
Bethany Baptist church.
T. K. Ware was a visitor in Bost
wick Saturday and Sunday.
Mrs. McCraney and Miss May Mat
thews were guests of Mrs. Edmonson
on Sunday.
Mrs L. f. Lovelace of Spring Side,
was visiting friends in Bardin We'd |
nesday afternoon.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
PLEA FOR GREAT NAVY.
President Urged TO Establish a COun.
Gil of National Defense.

Recommending continuing and
consistent program of naval construc-
tion,' committee of the Navy
league called upon President Wilson
and delivered resolutions asking for
the establishment of a council Of ma
tional defense to formulate the coun-
try's naval policy and insist upon APP.
preparations for building battleships.
The resolutions also recommended
Legislation with a view to securing
younger fleet commanders.
The delegation was headed by
Governor Emmett O'Neal, of Alabama.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
Paper No. J
PALATKA.

Palatka is a progressive little city
situated on the west bank of the ST.,
Johns river
No other city of its size can boast
of as many miles of vitrifed prick
streets and paved sidewalks and of
such beautifully kept residences ana
parks.
Palatka has some of the largest
factories in the state. The Wilson
Cypress Co., Bucket Factory. Davis
& Sons Tank Factory and a nmaber
Of large saw mills.
Most of the sidewalks are shaded
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
POMONA.

Willie and Walton Tucker have gone
to Palatka to work in the Selden fac
tory for a few weeks.
Rev. and Mrs. R. c. Drisko spent
several days very pleasantly in De
Land last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. J. H. Pegram, of
orange Springs, were guests of Pro
LlgePS family Sunday.
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
SHE SOUGHT REVENGE.
Mississippi Girl Urged Brothers to
Kill Her RetraYer-

Mississippi Girl Urged Brothers to
Kill Her Betrayer.
On the testimony of Miss Lucille
Dennis, acquittal of her two broth,
ers, accused of the murder of Man
ME Watson, was expected at Yazoo
City, Miss.
The girl took the witness stand
in their defense.
"They had to do it," she said.
"There was nothing else to do. |
urged them on. Mamie took me to
New Orleans and promised to wed
me. He wrote my father that we
were married. Then he deserted me.
When our baby came | told my broth
ers to kill Mamie, and they did.
They had to-"
The Palatka news and advertiser. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1908-19??, 1913-05-16
France SPANS Ally in Treaty.

Formal announcement Of the in
ception of a treaty which will make
Spain an ally of France is expected
as soon as the result of the visit of
King Alfonso and Premier Roman
son of Spain to France is known.
It was learned today from an Off
cial source that Alfonso made rep
reservations to President Poincare to
show that Spain is anxious to enter
into negotiations without delay. The
press believes the French foreign Of
flee views the offer favorably,