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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-16
BY LYNN r. MEEKINS

him one better, and from his first issue
he was known by al as II. \.
Simpson had diagnosed Alright. The
people Of. Dagncy were starving for the
food he was prepared 70 give them. 50
every week they bought "Thc Banner
10 find what III. 4. had % say about
Green. Seldom was Green's name men
toned. often the reference was mere
paragraph; but somehow, somewhere,
in every issue there WAS something that
could be made to fit the local C1ns'is.
And 50 life flowed in Dagncy In the
general mind Fitzroy Jackson, editor
Of "Thc Palladium, and II. a. simpson,
editor Of "Thc Banner, were bitter
enemies. and il was considered good
gamble as 20 which should kill the other
first. In conversations with trends
Jackson did not hesitate to say that
Simpson was a porcupinc, and simpson
declared. 81 DO not know what crime
Jackson has committed; but he surely
looks it," And more, both better and
worse.
SIMPSONS rooms were on the second
~ floor Of his newspaper oiiICc on
side street, lonesome after nightiah'
and disturbed seldom; for you had 70
20 down dark alley to reach the steps
In fact, he had only one VISITOR at hiHil''
who came more often than OCCASIONALLY
and on this Saturday evening ne was
wholly unexpected. He crcpt up the
steps. knocked on the door entered
and threw himself into char.
"What's up?' asked Simpson alter
Jackson had settled down.
give come to tell you that IN gong
20 chuck it. replied Jackson dolciully.
I'm SICK Of the whole business. II iSn I
fair. Here I've got To feed sugar 10
pet rhinoccros while YOU flip few droPS,
Of vinegar and the crowd gets ON ITS hind
I'm an editorial scrub, and YOU re- Or =
whistle on the hosting engine, ana you
chestra. creep down the street as Iilo
my face, while YOU walk IN triumph D
to tell YOU that I'm going 70 quit pehlR
for something respectable.
AIN the first place, sad simpson =
only counterfeit editors. In the secolu
make any difference. And in the thiIc
to eat. Now you, my dear Fitzroy-h'
that sweet name soundsl-you, fltzroy'
ticket from a prompt and generous ei
more could YOU ask
"This" said Jackson, fising from tnc
ing his finger at Simpson. "I'm dead Il
goat So, if consent 10 stay give yo'
in this proposition, that we stop gu
quit referring to YOU in The Palladium
making fun Of Green in The Banner
Simpson held up both hands. I'M
impossiblei7 he exclaimed. 1T woul
would take the bread and butter out Of
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Drawings by T. X. Hanna
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1913-03-16

the earlier days Of Dagncy three men
arrived. They came separately, and were
strangers, but Fate threw them together.
First was George Ballow Green, whose
full name did not transpire in years. who
in the interesting meanwhile went by
"Sorrel7 Green because Of the color OF
the tuft Of hair that crowned his bullet
bod Grccn driftcd into Dagncv as he
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
NOTICE OF GUARDIANS SALE.

In the Court Of tho County Judge, In and
for Polk County. Florida.
In re estate Of Susanna Williams. RAM
Williams. David L. Williams, IT,, Thomas !.
Williams. Minors. Petition for the authority
TO sell lands
Notice Is hereby given that I. David L. VII.
!lams. OF Washington County Pennsylvania,
Guardian Of the above named minors. residing
In Washington County, Pennsylvania, and BE-
Ing the children and heirs at law Of Thomas
J. Williams. deceased, will on the 18th day Of
September A. D. 1918. apply to the Hon c.
M Trammell. Judge Of the Court Aforesaid,
at his office In Barlow, Florida, for authority
to sell all the right, title and interest-the
same being undivided interests,-of the said
minors In and to the following described land
situated In the County Of Polk, and State Of
Florida, to-wit:
strip 1872 yards wide of the East side Of
Northwest Quarter Of Northeast Quarter Of
Section Twenty nine (29) Of Township Twenty.
eight (2S) south, andoRange Twenty-four (2l)
east; Also that tract beginning 9o2 chains
east Of the Northwest corner Of the Southwest
Quarter Of Northeast Quarter Of Section TWEEN.
ty-nine (20) aforesaid, and running south
l4.O2 chains, thence east 1898 chains, thence
north l4.02 chains, thence west 1898 chains
to point Of beginning.
Said application to be made on the ground
that 1t Is for the best interest Of said minors
1919 DAVID L. WILLIAMS. Guardian.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
FAMILY AVOIDS
SERIOUS SICKNESS
By Being co,stan.:', Sursiied With
Thedfords Black Draught.

McDuff, Val suffered for several
years." says Mrs. J. B. Whitaker, d
this place, with sick headache, and
stomach trouble.
Ten years ago friend told me to TN
Thediord's ck-Draught, which | did.
and ! found it to be the best family medj.
cine for young and old.
! keep Black Draught on hand all the
lime now, and when my children feel .
little bad, they ask me for a dose, and i
does them more good than any medicine
they ever tried.
We never have long spell of sick
ness in our family, since we commenced
using Black Draught."
Thedford's Black Draught is purely
vegetable, and has been found to regli-
late weak stomachs, aid digestion, re.
lieve indigestion, collie, wind, nausea,
headache, sick stomach, and similar
symptoms.
It has been in constant use for more
than 10 years, and has benefited more
than million people.
Your druggist sells and recommends
Black Oraught. Price only &c. Get Z
u2ckage to-day. Mcu
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
WANT BEEF. NOT BEAR MEAT
California Man Offers Flesh to the
Public With Very Indifferent
Success.

SacramentO.-Near Bonner station.
In the Sierras, bears are making their
appearance in numbers Hungry after
their winters Information, they are
coming out in the open In search Of
food. only to fall victims to the gums
Of hunters.
A. W. Lorraine. resident of that
section, killed last week and shipped
to this city 150-pound bear to sell In
the local markets, with the statement
that II there was any demand for this
kind Of meat he would no doubt be
able to make frequent shipments. an
the bears seemed to he very plentiful
this year
Despite the fact that the animal had
been an occupant of its winters den
for several months, its flesh was In
fairly good condition. but the general
public did not seem to take kindly to
1t, and there is little likelihood that
bear meat will become a part Of the
usual diet of northern California.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
Nor,cr M cIaRn,AMs SALE

IN THE COURT OF THE COUNTY JUDGE.
in AND FOR POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA
In re estate Of Herbert Payne VIII
liams, Leon Williams, Sarah Williams. ST.
Elmo Williams. St. Claire Williams. minors
Petition for authority to sell lands.
Notice is hereby given that |, B. L. Ander-
son, OF Bibhs county, Georgia, guardian OF the
abOve-named minors, residing in Bibbs county
Of the State Of Georgia and being the children
and heirs at Law Of Leon G.. Williams. de-
ceased. will, on the 18th day Of September,
A. D. 1913, apply to the Hon. c. NJ Trammell,
Judge Of the Court aforesaid. at his ONCE IN
Barlow. Florida, for authority to sell all the
right. title and interest-the same being un
divided interests-of the said minors In and to
the following described land situate In the
county Of Polk and State Of Florida, to-wit:
North Half Of Southeast quarter Of Section
Twcnty-eight (28) Of Township Twenty eight
(2S) south, and Range Twenty-four pa East.
Said application to be made on the ground
that 1t Is for the best interest Of the said
minors.
Dated this 18th day Of August. 1918.
1880 B. L. ANDERSON. Guardian.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
SHERlFFS SALE.

Notice Ii hereby given that under and BY
virtue Of certain execution issued out Of and
nuder the seal Of the County Court Of Polk
County, Florida, bearing date 22nd day OF
May. 1913. in a certain cause therein pending
wherein Frederick Loeser 6 Company. cor
poration, is plaintiff, and Joseph F. Murphy Is
defendant, have levied upon and will offer
for sale and sell to the highest bidder for cash.
at public out cy before the Court House door
at Barlow Polk County, Florida, en- the LIST
day Of September 1913, the same being legal
sales day, between the legal hours Of sale the
following described property, to-wit
Sewing Machine.
Rugs.
China Closet
Said property being levied upon as the pro-
perty of the defendant. Joseph F. Murphy, and
sale will be made to satisfy said execution
1859 JOHN LOGAN, Sheriff.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
TAKE CURE At HOME.
Americans Need Not Go Abroad
for Health.
Nav Yorker Tells His Experience
Relates How He Rested UP From
Heat and Overwork by Hot ana
Cold Water Treatments.

New York.-In the blistering SUM-
mer weather, when tens OF thousands
of overworked and nerveWrecAeo
Americans are swarming to the wa
tering places and cure houses OF Eu'
rope, it is worth while to consider lne
results which one can get by common
sense methods at home, James Greer
man writes.
Hydrotherapy. To the average man
or woman, it is hard, big word, Dig
with mystery.
Yet, in general way, 1t means
nothing more than the scientlnc anu
systematic use of hot and cold water
to tone up and restore the nervous sys'
tenn.
Right in your own bathroom you
may do for yourself nearly anything
that can be done for you in the great
est hydropathic establishments OF Ger
many or France.
"A
was an almost complete nervous
wreck. Overwork had reduced me to
q condition of exhaustion, and tum'
bled to the floor beside my desk in
the municipal civil service commits
sion.
And it had been ascertained by my
doctor that my heart was sound-a
condition necessary to the treatment
l was put into bathtub of very hot
water.
This steaming process was prlnc1'
pally to prepare me for the ulti-
mately agreeable shock that was to
follow
After | had perspired in the hot wa
ter until my whole body was red |
was allowed to sit UP ia the tub and
ice water was steadily poured over me
for long time and my spine was rub
bed with ice.
Then learned what | had not un.
derstood before. that, with the body
perfectly prepared by heat ice does
for the nerves what dumbbells do for
the muscles.
1t is impossible to put into words
the sense of returning strength, calm
ness aL1 courage that came with the
Icy illusions that drenched my tired
and tortured frame.
Hope succeeueI despair. Vigor took
the place of helpl, ness. was filed
with the sense Of pit: steal exhilaration
which one sometimes feels after q
good swim in the sea.
Day after day, week after week,
was subjected alternately to hot wa
ter and ice water My strength re.
turned. slept soundly. Ny appetite
grew keen. A singular tranquility
took possession of my irritated nerves.
l felt younger and worked with an
ease and enthusiasm | had not known
for long time.
We 60 to the expense of trouble
of voyage to Germany in search Of
health when We can achieve the same
results by observing the same diet and
taking the same exercise at our own
homes. We waste time and money in
going to AiX-les-Bains when we have
precisely the same means of restoring
our nervous systems in our own bath
tubs.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
BIDS WANTED

Sealed bids will be received at
the ONCE of the street commissioner
in room 214 Drane building, not
later than 10 q. m. Wednesday,
Sept, 3, 1918, for making concrete
sidewalk connections across park
ing plots in the paving district.
Work is to be done in accordance
with the standard municipal speci-
lcations, which, with any additional
information, may be had at this Of
fee. The city reserves the right
to accept or reject any or all bids.
o. J. POPE,
1903 Street Commissioner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
Grocer In Row With Dent,e,

Rearney y. Joseph Pecker a
grocer. appeared IN court here and
charged DR.. ]. B. Stevenson with AZ.
tempting to gouge out a new act =,
false teeth because he had refused -
settle with the dentist for insert,ng
the set. Peeker refused to nav %
said, because the dentist would NOT
return the old set, removed to m.ke
room for the new teeth.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30
$500 GOWNS FOR SQUAWs
Many Indian Girls Of the West Wa,
Exceedingly Expensive
Dresses.

Spokane. Wash.-About the most al
pensive dresses in the Pacific north.
west are worn on state occasions BY
Julia and Rose Webb, two Neg perca
Indian girls living on the reservation
near Lewiston, Idaho. Each dress 4.
worth $500, not for the material. but
for the $50 elk teeth used in the doc
orations, the teeth being worth $40
apiece. The teeth were collected bv
ancestors of the Webb girls when alb
were more plentiful than now
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-30

Coincidence lnspiess Al
4 Yonkers clergyman. whose Asrno
kas not made public, advertised ~
10 owner Of q mans watch lost AA6
bund In North Broadway three year.
bro. Tho minister said . recent con-
vert Of his church found tho timepiece
aad his conscience was pyicking lin
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-08-15
.ATIONS By KY WA<7=RS

The Governors daughter got up
quickly. Il am very tired, Marie, and
wish now to be alonel You need not
remain-I shall not want you again
tonight"
The old nurse murmured a detected
response; turned away.
Il thank your Ladyship. The girls
last look was one of indubitable sat
isfaction ere she followed her aunt
from the room.
My lady stared after them. "'Daugh-
ter of Pierre Laroche! Friend Of the
Black Seigneurl'" Marie's words con-
tinued to ring in her ears. She threw
herself into chair; sat long very
still, her eyes bent straight before
her, on either cheek now a bright
spot Of color.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-08-15

most at once let 1t fan; engrossed in
his work, continued to toss the sand
and stood over 1t searchingly. But
when they had gone by, once more he
Strengthened, and, at the same time,
the girl looked back. Stalwart, black.
bearded, a sailor by his dress, the fell
low made a sign, and, apparently any
doubt as to who he was vanished from
Nanette's mind; for from the fingers
Of the free hand she held behind her,
something f1uttered to the beach.
Leaning to his implement, the man
regarded the paper, but not until the
girls low laugh was heard, as she and
Master Beppo vanished in the dark
ness, did he step forward and secure
It.
80! That was It'll" Breathless. in
dignant. Marie. standing in the black
shade Of one Of the Mounts projec-
tons, watched the fellow read and re-
gard carefully the message In bis
hand; then tearing 1t, crumple the bits
and thrust them toward his pocket
as he walked off. "Brazen huzzy! But
her ladyship shall know; and If she
doesn't pack you off, bag and baggage
Eth? What is that?" And springing
forward, the woman bounced upon
something that lay on the sand.
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-08-15

over her knees, she seemed to be ask-
ing herself questions, or weighing
some problem.
YES; It is our only chance" In her
eyes a steady glow replaced the vary
ing lights, and, getting up with sud-
den air of determination, Nanette
crossed the room to where, near the
door, stood a small desk. CHANGING
quickly around, she seated herself and,
reaching for paper and pen, wrote
carefully and somewhat laboriously a
few words. She had finished and
was contemplating the result of her
eager efforts when a hand at the door
caused her to dash down the pen and
spring to her feet. AS her aunt en-
tered, Nanette took a few steps for
ward, and, bending to pick up her
work from the floor, turned partly
away and thrust the paper into the
bosom Of her gown.
II came to tell you supper is ready"
said Marie quietly.
At the table with her aunt the girls
manner was subdued and deferential;
she observed the incest proprieties,
and bestowed on the others slightest
word a need of attention calculated
to soften the old woman's attitude and
suspicious. And possibly succeeded /;
or, 1t may be, Marie's own conscience
had begun to reproach her; for a mum
! Der of days had passed and nothing
had as yet occurred to justify the
early apprehensions she had enter.
tanned. Under the circumstances the
meal was little prolonged; the first
shafts of twilight had entered the
courtyard and had begun to steal into
the narrow chamber with darkening
effect, ere Of an accord the two won.
en- pushed back their chairs.
1T gets dark early" said the girl
cor time has passed quicker than
thought. Perhaps 1t was what you
were telling me of the former lady Of
the Mount. She must have been very
beautiful"
She was" answered the woman
'and as good as beautiful"
"Heigh-ho!" Nanette sighed;
through the window watched the shad
ows that like dark, trailing figures
seemed creeping up the ancient wal
to caress and linger on green leaves Of
vines, bright flowers and other living
things. But l suppose she had every
thing she wanted" The girl stirred
restlessly. what sort of a man is
Monsieur Beppo, aunt?"
"Beppo?" Recalled as from Ions
train Of recollections, the woman die
not seem to notice the abruptness o.
the inquiry. ooh, he is an old ant
faithful servant. For almost as many
years as l have been here" with al
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-08-15

IL didn't exactly know how to re-
fuse! he-looked SO old and respect
able! thought, too. you wouldn't
mind and-Im glad you think 30 we'll
Of him, aunt"
In the gathering gloom the listener's
face seemed suddenly to grow graver;
her eyes, which had returned to the
girls, expressed once more doubt and
misgiving. With her glance lifted up
ward, however, Nanette did not seem
to notice this quick change. A star
faint forerunner of a multitude Of
waiting orbs-peeping timorously
down from above the gray, gaunt mass
Of stone, alone absorbed the girls
gaze and attention.
Where were you thinking of go
ing?" after a silence of some length
the older woman asked.
Il don't recall that Monsieur Beppo
mentioned" was the low-murmured re-
spouse. But, of course, aunt, If you
object"
81 do not know that do" said the
other slowly. "Only," as II the thought
had suddenly come to her. what were
you writing at her ladyship's desk
when went to call your"
"Writing?" Nanette regarded her
blankly. II don't understand you,
aunt"
Weren't you writing something
that you hid in your dress when
Gamer"
HNToIp Tbo 9JrI Ioolyod f,,1I ot tbo
other; denied point-blank the accuse.
ton. Now that you speak of it, l be-
lieve l did step to the DESK" she an
swered glibly, ito look at some orna-
ment; but as for writing, or daring to,
l should not have presumed"
A low discreet rap at the door inter.
rupted, and, with a whispered There
he Is now!" Nanette cut short further
argument by rising.
"She is not telling the truth" For
some time the woman stood looking
down in gloomy thought after the two
had gone. What does 1t mean?
Moving to a peg, she took down a
shawl. What can 1t mean?" she
asked herself again, and, wrapping the
garment about her head and shout
ders, left the room.
Half an hour later, at Beppo's side
on the beach, Nanette measured her
steps to his; listened to the old mans
platitudes. and even turned a not un
willing ear to sundry hints and in
nuendos of a tenderer nature. The
girl was in her most complaisant
mood, and, In his role of discreet gal
liant to young and blooming woman
hood, the fat factotum strove to make
the most of the opportunity. He
sighed; bethought him of sentiment
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-08-15
oPrRlCHu 1903 BY The BoeB3 -S1ERRiLL CO.
SYNOPSIS.

ComtesBe Elise, daughter Of the govern
or OF the Mount, has chance encounter
with peasant boy. The Mount" small
rock-bound island, stood in vast bay on
the northwestern coast of France, and
during the time of Louis XVI. was a gov
eminent stronghold. Develops that the
peasant boy was the son Of Seigneur De-
Baurac, nobleman. Young Desaurac deter
mines to secure an education and become
q gentleman; sees the governors daugh-
ter depart for Paris. Lady Elise returns
tains many mobiles. Her Ladyship dances
with strange fisherman and call to
arms Is made in an effort to capture a
mysterious t TS, lie seigneur Noir; He g1capes.
Lady Elise Is caught In the Grand" tide.
me Black Seigneur rescues and takes
her to his retreat. Elise discovers that
ner savior was the boy with the fish.
Sanchez. the Selgneur's servant. is or
rested and brought before the governor
Lady Elise has Sanchez set free. Seig-
neur ana priest at the Goodies" San
Mayed him, but is not believed The
Seigneur plans to release prisoners at the
Mount. Lady Elise pleads with her faith
err TO spare the lives of condemned pris-
Elise mingles with the people and hears
some startling facts. A mysterious
Mountebank starts a riot. He is arrested
ana locked UP after making close obser-
Vations Of the citadel and is afterwards
summoned before the governors daugh-
ter. The governor enters the room during
miserable buffoon. the Mountebank is re-
leased by order Of the governor. De-
suarac oyerpowers guard and dons SOL
passes guards and finds the "Great
Wheel" Jacques. the jailer, forced to
tread the wheel and bring up enemies of
the governor. The Black Selgneur liber-
ates the prisoners. The Sefgneur again
made prisoner. The Marquis de Beau
villers visits the Mount. The ladies' and
the Seigneur
The Kenna record. (Kenna, Roosevelt County, N.M.) 190?-1924, 1913-08-15

al tale, and carped Of the beaHr1 Of
the moon, then gliding the edge IF
the Mounts high towers! She an.
swered; looked; but soon her eloquent
glance swerved to the sands. dotted
by desultory seekers of cookies, or
belated stragglers from the shore. and
fastened itself on 1utting point Of
the Mount.
Near it. before a large rock Of pc.
culiar shape, man was engaged in
that common nocturnal labor Of the To-
cality. digging! AS the couple drew
near, quickly he raised his gaze; al