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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27

earth Is not exactly spherical, but IL
somewhat thickened at the equator
and fattened at the poles, to disturb
her present axis Of % IL degrees in
clination 1t would be necessary to ap-
ply additional weight at either one
OF the two poles. The additional
weight Of the water for the Sahara
sea, spread out as it would be at the
equator, could not therefore affect the
balance Of the earth's axis.
But 1t is said that the climate Of
Europe would be endangered That
Is a more interesting, because more
plausible objection. At present there
Is very little rain over the desert re-
gions Of North Africa. Scientists
agree that this dryness is due not to
the arrangement Of neighboring
mountain ranges, but to various ply.
steal causes in the region itself. Per-
haps the presence Of so extended a
body Of water might produce rains.
Certainly It would equalize the tenn
perature SO that there would be less
intense heat by day and less intense
chill by night; but comparison with
other regions bordering on seas In
the equatorial zone shows that 1t
could not reduce the temperature Of
a tropical climate to that of any
merely temperate region not influ-
enced-as Bermuda is, for example
by warm winds or currents. That
eliminates one of the assumed dan.
gers.
The warm climate Of the British
Isles Is due to warm ocean currents
which sweep their shores; 1t is most
unlikely that drawing from the Allan
tic ocean the water required to form
a Sahara sea would defect, to any
serious degree, if at all, any of these
great currents That eliminates an.
other danger. The third and last
danger that has universal import con
sists in whether or not such sea
would too greatly cool the winds that
blow from Africa across the Mediter-
ranean to southern Europe. But 1t
is safe to predict that while colonists
living upon the shores of the Sahara
sea would doubtless delight In any
cool zephyrs that might blow from
its surface around their homes, there
would be no appreciable change In
the "Afric breezes" that blow across
the Mediterranean. Why, the Sahara
sea would be merely big shallow
pond, an unusually large irrigation
reservoir, compared with the natural
seas and great lakes Of the world
However, II any country under.
takes the reclamation Of the Sahara
It 10 sure to be France, which will do
SO In the interests Of her Algerian
possessions. At the same time France
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27

VOW that the Panama canal Ia
nearing completion, scientists
are directing attention to an
III other gigantic and fascinating
engineering proposal. the rec
lamation of the great Sahara desert
in North Africa.
As far back as the time of De Les.
seps. who designed the Suez canal. a
French engineer, Colonel Roudaire,
preached the project of letting the
waters Of the Mediterranean into the
desert of Sahara and forming two
lakes in central and southern Alge-
ria. The protector of the Suez canal
approved that design, and now comes
Professor Etchegoyen of Paris with
striking scheme. that Of converting
the whole vast desert into an inland
sea. The work would present no
great mechanical difficulties, he says.
because the coast land Is composed of
sand and soft rock formations. The
consequences of this piece OF engi-
neering would be gigantic.
The first result would be to add q
great new colony to the possessions
of France. Millions of human beings
could support themselves therein in
comfort, since. with the lack Of water
supplied, the desert shores would be-
come as fertile as those of Europe.
Fleets of steamships would navigate
the Sea Of Sahara, sea varying in
depth from ten to sixty fathoms, and
build up fourishing trade between
Algeria and French West Africa And
the most remarkable result Of all
would be the alteration Of the climate
of all northern Africa from equatorial
extremes of heat to the pleasing TEN.
perature of Natal.
Might Transform Climate.
Professor Etchegoyen's scheme has
provoked much comment, and objec-
tions have not been wanting. Certain
meteorological experts cry out in hor.
ror that any tampering with weather
conditions in Africa would transform
the climate of Europe; that, If tro-
pical Africa should become temperate,
Europe would become Arctic, and an
alarming picture is drawn OF England,
Belgium and Denmark lying under sew
eral feet Of perpetual snow and their
inhabitants either emigrating in haste
to milder countries or leading thence
forth the lives Of Eskimos. A still
more striking reason for leaving the
great desert alone is presented in the
Argument that, by the displacing Of
80 many billions Of tons Of water the
equilibrium of the earth would actu-
ally be affected. and the engineer who
had undertaken the task OF adding
new sea to the map Of the world
would forever after be cursed by hui
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27
sAsHES LINED WITH COLOR
Give Just the Right Toucts, Of Relisf %
the Always Popular Black and
White Combination.

Women who like to be distinct from
their neighbors are returning to black
and white as an admirable combination
for street as we'll as house wear, and
one Of the bits of color that they al
low themselves is to line the sash.
This lining shows In the loose ends
more than anywhere else, but as the
sash Is not drawn closely around the
body. it shows up attractively in feet.
Ing glimpses at the side and in front.
One of the exclusive methods OF
making one-piece trock that is to
have a sash is to drop a broad panel
OF the material, finished with a heavier
fabric at the edges, from the shoulders
to knees. Across this goes the sash,
not at the waistlina, but below the
hips, and the whole effect Is quite slim
and girlish.
The black satin model that is made
IN this manner has its sash lined with
white satin and run through a three
inch loop Of the material in front. lust
above the waistline. The sash drops
down from that to ten inches below
the waistline in the back ana il not
sprssd out across the hips, but allow.
ed to hang in careless folds.
When a black sash 10 lined with
kings blue or Vatican purple. the Of.
feet Is good. although It does not have
the distinction Of the white lInins
but after all, that may BE- merely 4
matter Of personal opinion and many
women may prefer the touch of bril-
liancy.
In Paris they are lining these sashes
with striped Roman silk and Scotch
plaid, and this idea promises to bs
brought out in thin cloth suits for au.
tumn, such as, for instance, q raven
blue gabardine one-piece trock with =
sash Of self-colored satin lined s,tb
dull red. blue and black plaid.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27
Auction Room Curioslties.

Everything, 1t is said. comes into
the auction room sooner or later, and
the list Of curiosities that have been
sold In the past is curious. Among
them have been locks Of Nelson's and
Wellingtons hair, the head Of Pc
ruvian Indian, q human skull no big
ger than walnut-that of dwarf
found in the interior OF Mexico-"Oom
Paufs" hat, curious greasy, battered
headgear that fetched $126, and the
blue silk vest which Charles |. wore at
his execution. which was purchased
for $1,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27
Model Farm In New York citv

A model farm in Central park. New
York city, is planned. The purpose is,
by the beauty and Joy of the little
scene, to incite people back to the
soil. and also to give them an idea
of what little farm should be. There
will be on it small farm cottage, &C.
commodations for two COWS, a pigsty
for the young porksrs, a chicken
coop. an old-fashioned flower garden.
patch of corn, beds of garden stuff
and all the needs and attractions Of
q good farm.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27
Sleeveless coats.

Some curious sleeveless coass ars
being worn. These are taken owe,
back and front like scapulars. but
they are not cut on quite such straight
lines. The sides are entirely cut ont
unui toward the hem, where the back
and front are continued round to but.
ton over and meet each other. A bait
which 10 often OF black satin and
matches the collar, holds the coat
down at the back, then passes under
the material, showing again at thu
sides. and is continued over the front
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27

manity for having altered the axis
of the globe.
However, in any discussion Of this
interesting question. 1t must be borne
in mind that, since by far the greater
part of the Sahara is from seventy
feet to more than a mile in elevation
above ocean level, and that those
tracts that lie below ocean level are
chiefly valleys between the hills and
mountains or the basins of ancient
lakes never very extensive in area,
q Sahara sea would consist only Of an
exceedingly irregular body of water
containing many islands and extend
ing into the unflooded districts in a
multitude of bays and coves. 1t would
be considerably less than one-third
the size of the Mediterranean. And
now there recurs the question Of the
possible physical influences of such a
sea.
Area Of 100000 Square Miles.
II the Sahara sea should have an
entire area of q 900 square miles,
with a mean 4 al of 200 feet-and
both estimate ~ 5anerous-it would
contain about tisy five billion tons
Of water. NNgtug the canal were
cut to the nortl .oa. of Africa or to
the west, the hsI'ne would be grad.
ual and the level II the Atlantic
would be speedily reestablished. OF
course thirty-fve billion tons seems
a great deal of water, but In proper.
ton to the bulk Of the earth it Ia
utterly infinitesimal, and compared
with the volume of the ocean 1t lie az
drop out of a pailftil. A little rea
soning. or experimenting with globes
| or balls will show that, since the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27

31. G. G. WILSON,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Special Attention Gwen to Disease
ae Women and Children. one
psen-Bryant Bldg. Suite ..
Phone 867.
BLANTON & LAWLER-
tAv-F+T
kss~~ .-~ss~SAtaS& StAs.
ATTORNEYS.AT.LAW
~
Lakeland Florida
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27
AMBER SHADE OF sHAATONG
cooI Summer Coat: Dress Of That Wa
teriaI Is Nest Valuable Aao'"
ton to the Wardrobe.

THIS example illustrates a cool sAn'
mer coat.dress of fancy sEahtuhs :"
dun amber shade, with waist sasi,
in a lovely fuchsia-colored RIBBON ai"
a trimming of little buttons co'eieu -
correspond. Straight sleeves are St e.
in at a long shoulder line, ana s,i'
I'm at the base for the egress OK XIII
ed lace ruffles, similar ruffle o.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27

d, lARAE I, WILLIE
01xNOPATH PHYSICIAN
asens :. 6 And 7. Bryant hailssae
Lakeland. Ella.
DAes Phone 27s Blue.
Nsuss PAoAe Its 8lasx.
4. ]. xkC00le6xE.
kseN 6 Desl 4 Bryant Maa.
Afckitsst.
Nsvest Ideas in Bungalow DssigAAA.
Lakeland, Tlerida,
y. .. ROCKS,
Lawyer,
- kssn :. Bryant ssaslzS
Phone 10.
LAKELAND, 11eeilA
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27
To Clean Canvas Shoe.

Oxide of zinc is the simplest and
most economical cleanser for canv,.
shoes. Mix 8 quantity Of the povd.,
with water to make thin paste An
ply with a small brush, rubbing IN
thoroughly, and let dry before wsan
Ing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27
Chanoed.

No longer is all the world stage.
A big part Of it is now an automo-
blle.-BrowpIg's Magazine
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-08-27

curing It the throat, while fill-up
Is supplied IN tiny cross-over vest Of
white net, crnamented with wee but
tons covered W.. j ne gold shantung.
It will be remark hat the tunic Is
of Russian persuasiol. while the skirt
has a panel mouvemeLt back and
front, tlc les gathered n a few
slight folds, close at the hem, into
these, at the right side in front and
the left at the back.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07
Genuine Article.

Eyes, real old oak!" Mrs. Persprad
purred. "Of course, 1t cost q great
deal; but still a good hallstand-"
But just as Mrs P was coming
to the thrilling part Of the description
she was interrupted. In the drawing
room, where she and her lady friends
were sitting, burst Freddy, the Eve
year-old son Of the house.
- His face was flushed with excite
ment and his cap was still on his
head.
Mother"
FREDDY" his mother said in gentle
reproof, what did buy the new hall
stand forT
For an instant Freddy was aston
ished, amazed.
We'll" be jerksd oat at last, you
bought 1t for two dollars of the old
secondhand man. But" and Freddy
looked annoyed-"you told me not to
tell anybody about it!"-Exchange.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07
In Praise Of the klmo1o.

Among the details Of the wardrobe
which have apparently, though trans
ported from afar, come to stay with
US for coed. Tiers may be noted the
kimono, thin and light and graceful.
In silk 1t rolls conveniently into little
or no space, and so 1t Is most con.
venient when travelling, for 1t can find
a little corner In the dressing case.
On arrival at hotel or a friends
house, 1t can be shaken out. and one
slips into 1t from the street gown to
mako a comfortable toilet without the
trouble OF getting tho big trunk open.
as one would have to do with heavy
dressing gown of the ordinary variety
packed away. Even If one cannot at
ford q silk hmono, thers are tidy sub
stitutss In lowered nusltn with Dress
ing Jackets TO match.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07


to protect her against southern stray
glers as they neared the lines She
was still nominally Federal prisoner.
Nearing Winchester. a sentry demand
ed the young lady's papers
IL have no papers and need none,
she answered Il am at home now.
am Miss ElIinsham. and | am going 70
Belle Bosguet. My brother Is in Gen
eral Jackson's First brigade"
The Federal captain who had escort
ed her opened his eyes at this and said:
IL am sorry to release you. Miss
What's-your-name You might have
more chance for enjoyment if you were
to remain north. mean," he added,
catching a dangerous CLEAN in Ger
trude's eye. that you must find 1t dull
in the south. with no beauX nor moth
ing"
Our beau2 are In the field, where
they belong. sir" retorted the girl
baughtily.
The captain bowed CALAMITY and
made his adleu. Then Gertrude asked
the gray CARRIED sentry where General
Jackson's army was located at the mo-
ment
"L2wd bIaas you. miss. nobody
knows. He mOught be in Richmond by
now or be mousht be in Washington.
They do say - how q letter come along
sace address to 'Gtneral Jackson, Some
WHERE and be got 1t at Woodstock.
| But that was way back two weeks
ago"
Mira HavoEtll, the coloneps wife, had
an anxious and busy time Of Ii In
Washington. Seeing little Of her hus-
band and that little at moments when
he was overworked and morose. she
| found cengenial distraction in the COM
panionahip Of Edith Haverill. Franks
wife. for what the fugitive had told
| Kerchival West at Charleston was con-
drmsd when the elder Mrs. Haverill
went to New York and found the I'M
fortunate young woman suffering In
silence. full Of loyalty, courage and
gratitude. bat IN reality knowing no
more about Franks whereabouts than
any one else did.
At the warm insistence of the Haver-
IFS, Edith came on to Washington and
took up her home with them. Here her
baby boy was born and they chris
tened him after his father. so that the
name of Frank Haverill should still ba
familiarly spoken In the household.
Then the two women. like SO many
others both of gentle birth and OF
lowly station. but above all sisters In
affection, engaged in the work OF min
istering to the sick and wounded sol
diers who filed the wards OF the I'm
provised hospitals in the patent Office
building and elsewhere.
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07

With eau de cologne and washed her
face with It. by the way, my real
name is Belle Boyd"
belle Boyd of the secret serviceT
Eyes. honey child. That's what we
are on now"
.But II they should suspect US after
we cross the lines they would arrest
and detain us. would they not%
They hang spies" Miss Boyd re-
pIied. But don't reckon they VIII
get us. OF course won't be Miss
Boyd and you won't be Miss Eihng-
ham from now on
A civilian met Miss Page and MIS-.
Smith" at the Light street wharf ID
Baltimore. He took them to Feoerai
captain. and the captain sent them 10
his superior officer. General Flsher.
Belle Boyd. now Mrs. Smith, staten
their Gaze.
We are southerners, general. ana we
wish to 20 south by way OF Harperss
Ferry" she said. handing him q note
which the captain had given her
He read the note. locked at the pair
with a quizzical expression and then
nodded bis head.
VERY well, ladies. will make out
your pas>ex. which will take you to
General Kelly at Harpers Ferry. My
jurisdiction ends there. but you VIII
end General Kelly courteous ana
considerable gentleman. Beyond that
can make no promises for him. You
understand. If everything Is all right,
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07

BY way Of Baltimore and Harpers
Ferry. For the last named barrier. 4
Federal ans would be required. this to
DO procured ut Baltimore. And 10 set
se Baltimore, by water. Of course, 1t
was necessary 10 run the Fsdsesl
blockade.
But thfs wssla be eensFa zataEsty easy
unase tho plan agreed Hpea. hy which
GerrHtls was b have q travelling com
pauisa-a myster4sas sssthsrn Isas
who knew the reMtes intimately and
who seemed 10 be rather efsssfy In
touch with the executive departments
ut Richmond for ene who confidently
promised to arrange the little matter
Of Federal passes ut Baltimore.
This young persea-she seemed net
ever twsnty-was Introduced some
what vaguely as Mrs. Smith. She was
we'll dressed. fairly coed locking ana
a bright talkar. particularly with the
men. Her self confidence was perhaps
tribe excessive; but then this would
not come smiss for two unprotected
females abroad in Dixie in wartime.
On the first stage Of the journey over
land as they stopped overnight at Pc
tersburg Gertrude said to her fascinat-
ing roommate:
Mrs. Smith, have told you what
little there is Of interest about myself
and my plans. do so wish you would
tell me something of your own adven-
lures"
Il don't mind, my dear, now that we
are off and on our way" laughed the
other as she saturated a handkerchief
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07
= Stirring Story OF Military Adventure aad
htk of a Strange Wartime Wosias Fesn&ed
y on the Great Play Of the Same Name
By BRONSON HOWARD AND HENRY TYRREL
Illustration, From Acsua Wartime Photographs By Brady
COPYRIGHT. sla BY q p. psrNAsa's SONS

81 am going back bone" said Ger
trude E!i!agham with determination.
IL long to see the valley once more.
and | car DO just AZ much good at
Belle Rnsluet AZ ! oan here. perhaps
more. now"
1t WAS not because Of the anxious
outlook In Richmond. with AcClellan's
army almost within guushot. On the
contrary, that In itself would have
kept her In the threatened Confederate
capital had not stronger ties OF both
duty aud sentiment drawn her home
ward.
As Gertrude reud In northern news
papers the accounts Of the desperate
fighting aud OF the suffering OF Jack
sons troops she exclaimed:
Let them sesd the whole population
Of the north down here II they Will,
but they can never conquer IL. When
they have killed OF OUT men We will
xked The last drop Of eur own blood.
Cxptuln KercAival West Of the Union
army vt southwest Missouri. 80 hs read
the account willis alternately burn
Ing and shivertng In the ayus strick-
en- camps Of the lower Mississippi val
ley around Coriath. thought In fever
ish fancy that no could hear Gsrtruds
sayiug Just sack words ~ thasa Ear
hate. ss he Imagined Il. was Like his
leYS-aa uarsaSoaiHg. al consuming
passion. Hs faat slnsself eaaAneusly
fortified with ths double strength OF
hope aud despair. Cor love 10 eame
that feeds upon despaE .ad takes
larld halo Of slsry most Of al when
lsvishsd wildly and IN van-
Que sovereign solaes no had, that no
was wearing the blus and fighting ley
ally for the cid Gag in 4 campaign
sufficiently remote FROM the valley or
Virginia. After all. fate had been
kind to him. he thought. an be recalled
his farewell words with Bob Filing
ham. at Charlssten-was 1t ages ago
or only a little more than year back
"AIl right. Bob. only hope we never
meet In battle. that's all"
Aud then they both saddened as they
| added:
who knows
Who knew. indeed! What tanglel
skein of lives 1t was. anyway! One
thing was certaln-he may have been
glad he was not fighting In Virginia.
and yet his heart was there all the
| time.
Meanwhile Gertr,ids's decision to
! leave Richmond and 60 home to the
valley was put into execution with
characteristic impulse. 1t was 4 bad
time for such Il journey. That made no
/ difference about her smbarking upon
1t, but ii did lead to some very COM
plicated and roundabout arrangements
for the accomplish meat Of the trip
Her Confederate war Office friend.
for reasons essentially their ewR- de
creed that II she went at all It must tr
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07

THESE WORDS III stage WnlSpeE'
Are you going SOUTH?
yes" answered Belle Boyd like q
fash.
At the next turn he muttsred:
Take q word!'
Another affirmative.
Get message to General Johnston NJ
Richmond''-across the room again
that you saw Captain Thornton here
q prisoner"
Captain Thornton! Then 1t was he
Edward Thornton. Gertrude's Charles.
ton acquaintance Of year ago last
spring.
What shall You do?' she whispered
Belle Boyd.
That will depend on what they are
going to do with us here" WIS the non
chalant reply. Il know this officer.
He Is an important man. II l can help
him out | shall do so
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07

was comparatively uneventful, though
1t did seem odd at one point to have
the Federal cavarymen who escorted
the ambulance called into requisition
Highland recorder. (Monterey, Highland County, Va.) 1877-1972, 1913-02-07
To Be Continued
How to Bankrupt the Doctors.

A prominent Now York physician says
off it were not for the thin stockings and
thin soled shoes worn by women the doctors
would probably be bankrupt" When you
contract cold do not wait for it to develop
into pneumonia but treat it at once. Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy is intended especi-
ally for coug ms and colds, and has won a
wide reputation by its cures of these diseases.
1t is most effectual and is pleasant and safe
to take. For sale by all dealers.-Adver-
!isement.
Norwich bulletin., 1913-03-05
l;HI[D'S BODY BROKE OUT IN TOOTH RASH
From Waist to Feet Covered with Large BIisters. Suffered Dread fully. Could Not Sleep. In Two Weeks Completely Cured by Cu- ticura Soap and Ointment.

RED, Box e2. Thornton. R. 1.-fWhen my little girl was two months old she had erythema or tooth rash. The lower part of her body broke out in 8 rash which started in the form of small pi1nples. In day or so the pimples formed 8 white head which broke causing watery discharge to run from it. In 8 week the babys body from her waist to her feet looked as if it had been burned, being covered with large blisters which broke open leaving the flesh exposed and causing the child intense suffering. ] had an ointment to use on her every two hours. It did not do her any good. in faco she seemed to get worse and she suffered dreadfuIly. Someone told me they had never seen such bad case on any child. She could not sleep and cried continually She con- tinued to suffer for five weeks the blisters spreading all the tina. Then tried Cutd- cura Soap and Cuticura Ointment. bathed her in warm water with plenty of Cuticura Soap and covered the affected parts with Cuticura Ointment. The next morning we were surprised at the improvement in her and ir two weeks she was completely ctlred I have used nothing but Cuticura Soap on my youngest child since its birth" tsigned) Mrs. Sara Richmond, Jan. II, 1912.
 Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment are seld throughout the world. single set IS eftef sufficient Liberal sample of each mailed free, with sa-p. Skin Book. Address postcard ..Cutieura, Dept. r. Boston.
 Ag-TendeF-faeed men should use Cutieura Soap Shaving Stick. 25c. Sample nee.