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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
BYLVANIA TO
PENSION MOTHERS

fisburg, Pa, May 6.-Pennsyl-
Is to test the mothers pension
Governor Tener having ap-
the act recently passed by
egislature providing for coun-
TENS of pensions for mothers
the administration of a COM
b of from five to seven women
named by the governor for
bounty ayailing itself of the
ions of the law. The trustees
investigate all cases and may
nend payments to any aban-
mother or widow who is un-
b maintain her children at
Payments are to be made
lly. and the combined maxi
Payment shall not exceed S12
! tn for one child, $40 q month
10 children, s25 month for
children, and SIS a month for
Ad.1itional child. For the pur-
|of the new law an appropria-
II 100000 is made.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
lake DEPUTY SHERIFF
GETS HIS.

jacksonville, May 6.-James
Fischer, the fake deputy Sheriff, ar
roated several weeks ago, upon COM
plants of persons from whom he de-
manded money at Ortega, pleaded
arlty before Judge John s. Maxwell
in Criminal Court today to falsely
iEpersonating an officer and was
sentenced to one year in the county
jail. Fischers fake, it is alleged,
was to follow couples through the
woods and demand money to secure
their release, after he had accused
them of improper conduct. lie
pleaded guilty to two indictments
and two more were not pressed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
WON ON A HUNGER BLUFF.

York, Pa, May 6.--Declaring that
she preferred death to separation
from her two children, Mrs Martha
II. Ettie went on hunger strike
when she was committed to prison
on last Saturday on the charge OF
larceny, and the authorities fearing
she wou.l die OF starvation released
Ecr yesterday. Mrs. Ettie had taken
her children, six and ten years old.
to Jail with her, but because OF
their tender ages, they were removed
to the, detention home. 1
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
JLX SEEKS U. C.V.
REUNION NEXT YEAR.

jacksonville, May 6.-Jackson-
Vile now seems assured of the Con-
tolerate reunion for 1914. This in
formation was placed before the
joint convention committee Of the
Board of Trade and the Jacksonville
Hotel Mems Association at the meet
ing Saturday by DR.. A. d. Williams,
brigadier general of the Florida di-
vision. The committee at once de-
cided to extend the invitation, and
Er. Williams will make the prescn-
tation for jacksonville upon the
floor of the convention at the Chat
tanooga reunion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
TODAY IS UNDERWC0D'S
BIRTHDAY.
(By Associated Press

Washington, May 6.-The fifty
first birthday of Representative I'm
derwood was made the occasion of n
Democratic-Rerublican love feast to-
day. Minority Leader Mann con-
rratulated the Democratic party and
the American people on the great
ness and bigness of the able gen.
tleman from Alabama"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
u NIGHT AT MAJESTIC
R LID LITTLE DAMAGE.

Sg blasts of the fire whistle
it about 9 O'Clock caused
tement in the city. as this
rm for a fire in the busi-
let and a large crowd gath
font of the Majestic theatcr,
Maze hal started in the op-
bonn, just above the en-
BY the prompt action OF the
Stment, the blaze was soon
he'd, the damage being less
D. How the fire originated,
Rhy does not know as the
Aned with asbestos, and the
rently started in the cell
batter will be open for busi-
usual this evening.
nch credit cannot be given
be department for their re-
promptness in responding
:. Last night when the
nded at the fire station Mr..
Ewho was across the street,
B the station and was .iriv-
The door full tilt when the
lie sounded, already having
ned by a good number Of
hen. Lakeland has one Of
fire departments in Flori la
one of her assets Of which
lost nroud.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
NELLIE PLAYS OLD CON GAME.

Detroit, Mich, May 6.-Miss Nell
lie Willis, of McLregor, Mich, was
arlaigned in federal court today and
pleaded not guilty to a charge of
dofrauding malrlmonially incline ed
rlcn in all parts of the United States
by illegal use of the mails and the
assistance of q matrimonial bureau.
Size was remanded to Jail with bail
fixed at $1,000. 1t is alleged that
Miss Willis c.lvcrtised for hus-
band. When TIE date of the we'd
ding was fixed, it is charged that
2he would write for travelling ex-
rcnses to go to the man and when
The money was received she failed
to carry out the wedding plans.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
FIRST COUNTY BOARD
OF TRADE IN FLORIDA.

Sanford, May GA move is on
foot in Seminole county for the or
Eanization of q county Board of
Trade, having for its purpose the up
building of the county in its remot-
est section, bringing its citizens to-
Gether in an alrna9ated front and
cxerting it's influence toward the fos
tcring of its agriculture, its fruit
growing, its industries and parti-
cularly the TEN of making Seminole
county q courty famous for its
homes and hospitality.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
ULMER STANDS TO LOSE $35,0o0.

Largo, Fla, May 6.-Fourteen
negro convicts escaped from the Ul-
pler camp Sunday night and are still
at large. The men used a brace and
bi, to break through the wall. Posses
were formed at .once and are still
engaged in the search. A reward OF
500 is offered for each fugitive. II
al fourteen men escape the loss to
Timer will be $4,000.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
TEDDY'S FLEETING FAME.

Philadelphia, Pa, May "a let
ter written By Woodrow Wilson to
f. c. stedman, of New York, was
sc,d here today for $50, while an
eDistle from Colonel Roosevelt
brought only IS in slow bills. The
sales were made at the auction OF
the manuscripts of the late Mr..
Stedman, a oct. The letter written
bv President Wilson was dated Nov.
2e. 1896. At that time Wilson was
a professor at Princeton.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
TABLET TO LANGLEY .
UNVE|LEDj10DAY
(Dv Associated Prc:s.)

Washington, May GA tablet to
Prof. Samuel p Langley WAS unveiled
today at the Smithsonian institute
iii hte presence of notable company
or scientists anu officials. This Is
the seventeenth anniversary of tae
flight of the first heavier than air
machine on the banks Of the POto-
mac. Metals were presented to
Glenn Curtis end Gustavc Eilfel who
continued Langley's work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
IN LONDON
BU. n A CHURCH
Also Placed Lighted Bomb in Hotel,
Which Was Filled With
Americans.
(By Associated Press.)

London, lay 6.--Thc burning of
ST GATHERINGS parish church here
tris morning is laid by the police to
militant suffragettes. A militant
suftragettc was caught by the po-
Ice this morning while placing a
lighted bomb at the entrance Of the
Grand hotel, which was crowded by
Americans.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
LITTLE KNOWN OF THE
MAN IN ATLANTA
(Dy Associated Press. }

Atlanta, May 6.-Thc efforts OF
the police to learn II Paul P. Bow
en-, arrested at Houston as sus-
poet in connection with the murder
OF Mary Phagan, was here at the
time of the murder. have been un-
successful. Little Is known of the
man here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
GUNS AND bR|CKBATS
MATCHED IN FIGHT
twenty-five Hurt in Battle This
Morning Between Strikers and
Police.
(Dy Associated Press.)

Syracuse, Nay C.-In the battle
tcGay between the police and Italian
strikers when rcyolvers matched
bricks, twenty-five men were hurt
ard the militia called out. Riots are
tie outcome of the laborers' strike,
the Italians interfering with the
construction of a church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
y LADIES WHO WILL
I'VE ON STAFF OF HONOR,

outhern Railway, which has
elared the official road from
To the reunion of the United
late Veterans at Chatta-
Eill run q special train from
Willie ON the evening of May
ing at Chattanooga about .
the morning of the 9th.
Following ladies have been
las the staff OF honor from
by Benjamin w. Partridge,
8ding the florida division:
] r. Trumbull, Monticello,
of honor; Miss Martha
IS Bailey, Monticello, division
B Miss Bessie Legarc Will
Jacksonville, maid Of honor;
|hry Bachman Johnson, st.
hrg, maid of honor; Miss
fartin, Of Chattanooga, maid
)r from hostess city.
Following appointments have
hade By General Partridge:
II. Yanscy, Tampa, judge ad-
general; Maj, j. 7. Whitaker,
llle, assistant commissary
camp is entitled to one .1ele-
|r every twenty active men,
It the dues must be paid up to
+ camps will not be recos-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
.SUFFS GATHER IN
LARGE NUMBERS
AT TALLAHASSEE
THEY WANT THE BALLOT AND
ARE GONG AFTER IT WITH
VIM AND ENERGY.
Wish to Persuade Senate to Pass
Bill Settling Matter by an
Election in 1914.
(By Associated Prcss.)

Tallahassee, May -llndcterrcd
by the defeat il Tie House last week
of The resolution granting srffraSe
to women, Fol .da sufitagettes with
delegates from rational LeadQu2r-
terS Gathcrci here today to urge the
State Senate . pass o bill permit
ting the voters OF the State "
the question at the 1914 election.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
)ERER OF
/; GEORGE
HIMSELF
eD SUICIDE BY FLING.
fSELF FROM POLICE
TION WINDOW.
a the King Of Greece on
March Is at
4 Salonika.
q. TX, Pre- s

& May 6.-Alcko Schinas,
inated King George OF
FMarch Is at Saloniki,
suicile by flinging him
a window of the police
Doctors announced a few
kthat Schinas was dying
fculosis.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
WILL DISCUSS PUBLIC
HEALTH LEGISLATION.
(By Asscci.,tc.; Press. J

Washinton, May GA commit
tee of the American Federal Assot
citation today urged President Will
son to call a general conference to
discuss plans of the federal depart
ment of health. Prof Irving Fisher
of Yale declared the president ex-
pressed keen appreciation Of the
necessity of public health legisla-
tiOn.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
HIGHER RATES WILL y
GO into EFFECT
(Bv Associated Press

Washington, May 6.-WithdraW-
as by receivers Of commodity rates
on the ground that iron ore from
Alabama, Georgia and Tennessee
points other than Chattanooga to
rolth Atlntic coast points to-day was
held by the interstate commerce
commission to be justified although
the action will put higher classes OF
rates into effect.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
GET THEIR PENSIONS AT LAST.

Frankfort, KY, May 6.-Circuit
Ju lge Stout today decided that the
act of the Legislature of 1912 pro-
vicing for pensions of $40 a month
ia constitutional, and ordered the
State auditor to Issue warrants to
Confederate veterans for the money
due them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-05-06
INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF
AGRICULTURE CONVENED TODAY
(By Associated Press.)

Rome, May 6.-The general as
sembly of the International Institute
OF Agriculture was inaugurated to-
day in the presence of delegates
representing ffty-threc countries.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Most Families; 1t Is What the Children Want
Q . The Manicure Lady . .
BY WILLIAM F. KIRK.

face IL it amused him any. But does
it mean nothing to you, this adora-
ton of mine?' he says. About as
much as the standing Of the st. Louis
baseball club, | says right back at
him. If it wasn't for the rasp II
your voica, l wouldn't know that you
were sitting across from me- l says
to him. l told him that he was an it,
a nit and a not Goodness only
knows what l didn't tell him, George.
once my royal anger got to running
the bases. | guess he never seen a
girl good and naughty before, be-
cause he Redeemed up like a min
strel's tie and l couldn't get through
with his nails quick enou gh. He gave
me a 50-cent tip. too. There's no use
talking, George, it does that kind Of
man good to have the wind took out
Of his sails now and then, and when
that task needs performing your little
friend here on the left is equal to
the occasion. To me, George, the
miles of designing men that you reat
about In the novels is about as harm
full as a flock of vicious sheep. Hers
comes a fresh-looking guy now, and
feel just right II he turns out that
way"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20

lrTHERE was a fellow tried 20
tiirt with me coming down
town this morning" said the
Manicure Lady He was some kind
of foreigner, and his work was aw-
full coarse, but he was one of them
kind that hates to take no for an
answer, and he got off at the same
corner and followed m, clear to the
door l could have got cop and had
him collared, but | suppose l am too
gentle natured for that, so l let him
go on his way"
Il don't see where those fellows
get their nerve" said the Head Bar
Der. 81 would just as soon hop into
cage with gorilla as to speak to a
strange lady. | would Just as soon
be killed In a cage as froZe on the
street"
Yes but all men amt true gents
like you, George declared the NAM
cure Lady. Some men is little enough
so that nothing a girl would, say to
them could possibly make them feel
smaller. Wtlfrcd used to have kind
of bug that he was irresistible with
! the ladies', and one night he was
Dragging at the dinner table about
|
the park and struck up quite firta-
ton. He was feeling quite big and
ma sterful about 1t until father lit into
him, and the way he bawled out my
poor brother was a shame. The Old
gent amt been off the hard stuff for
good many years, and he Chums
with some cO0per-lined old FOUNDERS,
but when 1t comes to the woman
question he's got enough of that chiv-
aree or whatever ii Is, to flll twenty
knights of old and he amt got no
time in the world for flirting or folks
that Girt. If Wifred has made duy
! contests since that time, he has kept
them to himself.
81 suppose it is all right for school
boys to fiIt a little" said the Heal
Barber, but when a grown man does
1t there is something the matter with
his head. Look at some of the warts
about how fond they are of the girls
Who was that dope | seen you freeH-
ing yesterday afternoon
oh. that? That was a real estate
man from Memphis said the Mani
| his nails did at all, because some
body had did them the day before, the
way they looked, but | suppose he
/ happened to throw his lamps this way
when you was Combing his hair, and
my fatal beauty did the rest.
He asked me if | realized what a
| queen I was, and how madly he could
/ worship me. | told him that | always
: knew | was a queen and that he could
worship me until he was black in the
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Up-to-Date Jokes

A painter OF the "impressionist"
school is now confined in a lunatid
asylum. To ell persons who visit
his studio he says, Look here: this
is the latest masterpiece of my COM
position" They look, and see MOTH
ing but an eXpanse OF bare canvas.
They ask, What does that repre-
sent?"
That? Why. that represents this
passage of the Jews through the Red
Sea"
Beg pardon, but where is the sea? ?"
ut has been driven back"
And where are the Jews?"
They have crossed over"
And the Egyptians
will be here directly. That's tbs
sort of painting like, simple. sug-
gestive and unpretentious."
Ex- President Roosevelt was once
shown a picture of himself in battle.
He was represented as waving "a
sword, on horseback, in one Of the
fights in Cuba.
Is it good picture" he was
asked.
"Ye-es." he replied, ITS all right.
except that never had a sword and
! didn't ride a horse. Otherwise it's
all right"
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
Read These Helpful Hints from
w UW NOEOT Guns ON. eeS Beautiful Alexandra Carlisle
By MAUDE MILLER.

ssD EAUTY is gift from Heaven
N 1t cannot be bargained for,
and it is impossible to attain
II it has not been bestowed upon you.
And hence" says Miss Alexandra
Carlisle, who is playing in The Mar
riage Game" why seek to attain thu
impossible? However, don't despair
you who have not beauty. for al
though you may not alter your fea-
lures you may weave around yourself
a beautiful frame. This but enhances
the charm of the beautiful. and to
the plain this is. indeed, a gift from
Heaven.
After you have done all that you
can for yourself in the way of fresh
air, plenty of sun and good plain
food, after deep breathing has become
habit and you have banished super
fluous fat with a few good exercises
such as swimming or the practice Of
its movements. you may begin to plan
your frame. This must be chosen ~
keeping with your moods and in case
you have not already the secret of q
beautiful frame l will tell you. 1t is
color.
"Colors are young and old, and are,
besides, very expressive. Everything
lies IN the feel OF the color after you
have selected it and have 1t on. Each
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20

able. You would be surprised at the
wonders that can be wrought in the
way Of a green frame. Oftentimes
peculiar emerald tints are discovered
in otherwise impossible eyes which
needed only the touch OF color to be
really beautiful
yellow is very young. but is not
easy to wear, and should, therefore,
be chosen sparinEly. 1t is wonderful
for enhancing the beauty OF the hair,
but It needs very clear skin to
carry it off. and frequently makes
the complexion muddy. Pink is youth
full and very fresh 1t is quite the
most neutral OF any OF the pale
shades, and Is always resorted to
after other colors have failed. It
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
By BEATRICE FAIRFAX.
YOU MUST FORGET HIM.

DEAR MISS FAIRFAX:
| am a young lady and 10, and
am deeply IN love with my cou-
sin, who at one time told me that
he loved me do not seem to
be able to forget him.
/ have written him occasional
", but receive no replies, and
am sure that he goes with other
girls BROKEN HEARTED.
A marriage between first cousins is
never desirable. and in some States
ID is legally barred
Forget him, my dear. Believe me
y1u viii regret it IL anything as
serious as marriage ever resulted
rom such an affair
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20

- = made me strong well woman.
% 70, very thankful, that followed
NM! L1end's advice. and I shall rec
tanS II AZ long AZ I lfvs. Before
,isS,n@ tas Compound I was always
d" ana now have not had medi-
nav rom a doctor for years. Ysu
VIZ SuotMh my letter. MRS. ED
49, ~ . HILBERT. Fleetwood, Pa.
4 a warning symptoms ~ sense
rh.. ToSaaon, hot flashes, head
~ attaches, dread Of impending
Nh. uadity, sounds in the ears,
Or. Of the haart, sparks be-
s....t me eyee, irregule rifles. consti-
Id a. variable appetite. weakness
.nqaietuds. and dizziness. are
Va Wv needed by Intelligent women
n, rs s approaching the period In
" ., Zen pemsn'x great change may
49,, s z. Pinkham'. Vegetable
W s - invisorates and strength-
. female organism and builds
N ~eskened nervous system. It
ar,,.u 4fed many woman aaf~~
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
DON'T DO 1T.


DEAR MISS FAIRFAX
/ am a young man OF j and
am keeping company with a girl
twenty months my junior She
has a girl friend ana Nor birthday
Is a few days before mine, ] would
like to know II j.. is r,oper for me
to give her a birthday present
u r. II.
\ friendly gift carries no impro.
nrioty with It. but IL means 1t use.
less expense and is unnecessary.
You are only H. II Won are earn
ing your own money save IL. IT yol
are spending YOUR fathers don't 0t
fOoisHly generous at mis- expense.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
TO-DAY'S INSTALLMENT

.niok." he began IN tone of pre-
,ninary csnter.
shoot
Zen sank into a great armchair and
"a, cigarette. He gazed raptrously
,.., IN. breathing smoke-and Then in
..,.a deep breath OF poison to add
,bs toxins already at work in his
nature. ,,-,
.what a girl she Isl" he rhapsodized
.sh.s all Of that" agreed the one
who knew. heartily.
ISIS there any chance for me-?
81 don't get you" answered Dick
md in truth he did not
Een came closer. He leaned conf
s,,tially on the upper corner of the
piano
81 haven said a word to her yet, be-
,.r,a I'm not in a position to speak
"a snv woman. But my mother re-
.rr,ed to the city this morning I'm
go,nr 70 see her now, and I'm going to
ask her 70 let me bring Kitty-Miss
Mav-to see her
He walked back to the table and took
"braCer OF WHISKY.
Dick ended his playing with a dis
cord. He swung around on the piano
stool with the reflection that it was
lime some one had a "bracer.'
"You-what?" he calculated.
Kenneth went on with loves young
dream While he talked incredulity
gave way TO slow understanding or
Dick LeRoy's face Why, the kid was
white
The kid was white The idea
edged somewhere in an odd corner Of
Dick LeRoys pygo-lucky brain
And OUT Of this idea-this tiny seed
Of the knowledge of Ken's helplessness
ia the hands OF Dicks own gang, grew
he little suggestion that led to Ken's
final agony. Salvation or destruction
waited in the balance because DicI
Leroy suddenly knew that the "kio
was white"
Some Good Advice.
But this is what Ken was saying
You can understand how anxious
an not 20 offend Miss May. She is 81
alone in the world, living in a Bohe.
nian atmosphere. am sure thai
mother VIII understand, and I wan
Kitty TO feel that I am showing hel
7vsrr respect that I would show to q
girl In my own set--and that I woulc
nor lake advantage of her"
Dick turned TO the piano to hide hi,
sug1ter
Don't. = YOU were to take any ad-
Fantage O Is ty-Hcsven knows wha
Id 90 SAY, got a new song-it lis
ems great
." lie began paying the refrain OF =
popular song
She is SO good SO pure" went OF
Ken in overs frenzy OF praise
Poor queried Dick.
Pure corrected Ken.
oh. It's got a swell chorus. Il
ought 10 be riot Get it?" cried Dick
'uTsung into melody TO drown his
mixed emotions.
She's so brave" went on Kitty!
sdorer
song
us dsrnsd good sons,"
Kenneth sighed
must go to my mother now"
D'e" arose IN some alarm.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
BEFORE TEN.

Dear Miss FairfaN.
Would Ike TO know the proper
time for a young giIl is years OF
age to come home when taking
walk with - youug man in The
evening GAE.-G.
| think she should be home befor
10 o'clock, and never remain later I'm
ess al some place Of amusement.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
GIVE BACK HIS RING.

Dear Miss Fairfax,
! am young lady i years old
I'm the past nine months I have
nenn keepine company with four
different gentlemen. and this is
me 0rth. and care for him a.
much a. for The rest He has
asked me TO marry MIN. He also
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20

ibe around 1t all.
j always had .
headache and I
was so Dizzy and
nervous that !
had no rest at
might. The fash
es of heat were 20
b a d sornetimes
that ! did not
know what TO do.
20 ne day a
friend advised me
to take Lydia r.
.Pinkham's Vege-
I n h CnY3nN,ln
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-11-20
WHITE THE YOUNGEST.

80 that the color that you will
probably choose for your mainstay
will of necessity be OF neutral tint
and from that you can branch out
into any Of tho queer but delicious
shades that will bring out unex-
pected good points IN your makeup.
white Is the youngest OF all the
eolcrs. and Is tho most charming
Green is very young and very adapt