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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
The Soft Answer.

Look here" stormed the custo-
mer, pointing to the tureen. what
IS the meaning Of that dead fly in
the SOUP"
regret. SIR" said the waiter,
ioiltelE. Il cannot supply you with
Tie desired information. I am only
supposed 10 serve the soup. not ex-
plain the INGREDIENTS"
But a dead fly, man," persisted
'he customer, "A dead fly, How did
1t happen"
am sorry to say, SIR" replied
the waiter. according to PIP 81
nave no Idea to how the poor crea-
ture met its fate. Possibly IT had
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
For Tired Feet.

When your feet ache, caused by
long standing. exercise them by rising
first to the toes, then on the heels,
In a rocking motion for a few times.
This was advised by specialist
Woman's Home Companion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10

ab;irs and if he makes good, as we
are sure he will, there will be no
kic.l comins-eAtept, perhaps, If n
4 few disappointed ones, and they
cont count
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
HENRY BACON. Manager.
SUBSCRIPTION RATES:
From the same Office is issued
THE LAKELAND NEWS

A weekly newspaper giving re-
sume of local matters, crop conai.
tiors, county affairs, etc. Sent any
whore for sl.00 per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10

They say that the impcrfections
OF the Jacksonville union depot ar,
so many and of such an exasperating
character that they are probably do
Ing more to discourage immigration
into Florida and turn back disPusted
people at the gateway" than any
other cause. The people of the State
pay railroad commission to apply
a remedy for evils Of that character.
Why do we never hear the thunders
Of the Jacksonville Times-t'nion on
this issue? 80.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10
We haven't any State immlgra.

We haven't any State immlgra-
tion bureau. hat every .oullandN.
~ cots to So1th Florida durina
tNrse winter months Is Il volunteer
Immigration agent in the service ~
Tie s'ta'" and hclps to get more poe
pie here with ever letter he write.
h'mc. OF course we don't refer t.
those who hrin" their crouch with
them or pick up one here and are
always telling lis how much better it
is back where they came from. But
these are the exceptions to the rule
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-02-10

Published every afternoon from the
ken,ucky building. Lakeland, Fla.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20

North shook his head.
"Oh, you'll get into something" the
lawyer encouraged. when shall you
see McBride?"
This afternoon. Why"
II was going to say that l was just
there with Atkinson. lie and Me-
Bride have been in a timber specula-
ton, and Atkinson handed over $1,000
in cash to the old man. 1 suppose he
has banked it in some heap of scrap
iron on the premisesu' said Langham
laughing.
Il think I shall go there now" re-
solved North. While he was speaking
he had moved to the door leading into
the hall. and had opened 1t.
Hold on, joint said Langham, de-
tanning him. Evelyn is home. She
came quite Unexpectedly today; you
won't leave town without getting up
to the house to see herr"
81 think I shall" replied North
hastily. Il much prefer not to say
good-by."
"Oh, nonsense." cried Langham.
"No, Marsh, l don't intend to say
good-by to any one." North quietly
turned back into the rooom.
II had intended having you up to
the house tonight for a blowout"
, urged Langham. but North shook his
head. You and Gilmore. Jack, and
by the way, this puts me in nice
hole I>have already asked Gilmore
and he's coming. Now, how the devil
am to get out of it? I can't spring
him alone on the family circle, and /
don't want to hurt his feelings!''
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20

building Yet in spite Of the trade
that had gone elsewhere he had grown
steadily richer year BY year.
When North entered the store he
found Mcbride busy with his books n
his small back office. a lean black cat
asleep on the desk at his elbow.
Good afternoon. joint said the
old merchant as he turned from his
high desk, removing as he did so a
pair Of heavy steel-rimmed specta-
cles that dominated a high bridged
nose which in turn dominated q
wrinkled and angular face
II thought ! should find you herei'
said North.
you'll always find me here Of d
weekday" and he gave the young
fellow the fleeing suggestion Of a
smile. He had liking for North
whose father. years before. had been
one of the few friends he had made
In Mount Hope
The Norths had been among the
towns earliest settlers. Johns grand
father having taken his place among
| the pioneers when Mount Hope had
little but its name to warrant its
place on the map. At his death
stephen. his only son, assumed the
family headsnip, married toiled.
thrived and finished his course follow
ling his wife to the old burying- ground
after few lonely heart breaking
months, and leaving John without
kin near or far, but with a good name
and fair riches.
II have brought you those gas
bonds, Mr.. Mcbride" said North go-
ing at once to the purpose of his
visit.
The old merchant nodded under
standingly.
II hope you can arrange to let me
have the money for them today" con-
tinued North.
81 think I can manage It, John.
Atkinson and Judge Langham's boy,
! Marsh were just here and left bit
of cash. Maybe l can make up the
sum-" While he was speaking nc had
gone to the safe which stood open IN
one corner of the small office.
/ In moment ne returned to the
desk with roll of bills in his hands
which he counted lovingly, placing
them, one By one, in neat pile be-
fore him.
you're still in the hunor to 90
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20

Call it off, Marsh: say I couldn' :
come; that's a good enough excuse TO
give Gilmore. Why. that fellows a
common card-sharp. you can't ask
Evelyn to meet him."
A slight noise IN the hall caused
both men to glance toward the door,
where they saw just beyond the thres-
hold the swarthy-faced Gilmore.
There was a brief embarrassed 81
lenee, and then North nodded to the
newcomer, but the salutation was not
returned.
Well, good-by, Marsh he sail,
and turned to the door. AS he
brushed past the gambler their eyes
met for an instant, and in that In
slant Gilmore's face turned 1iyid with
rage
IN fix you for that, 50 help ms
God, ] willt' he said, but North made
no answer. He passed down the hall
down the stairs, and out into tht
street.
meBride's was directly opposite OF
the corner of High street and the
square; a mean two-story structure
OF frame, across the shabby front a
which hung shabby creaking sigr
bearing witness that within might bt
found: Archibald Mcbride, Hard.
ware and Cutlery. Implements ant
Bar IRON Mcbride had kept stor.
on that corner time out of mind.
He was an austere unapproachablt
old man, having no relatives of whom
any one knew; with few friends ant
fewer intimates; a rich man, accord
ing to the Mount Hope standard. ant
a miser according to the Mount Hop.
gossip, with the miser's traditional
suspicion of banks. 1t was rumoree
that he had hidden away vast sum.
of money in his dingy store, or in lht
closely shattered rooms above, wher,
the odds and ends of the merchandfs,
In which he dealt had accumulated il
rusty and neglected heaps.
The old man wore an air of mystery
and this air of mystery extended t,
his place of business. 1t was dari
and dirty and ill-kept. On the bright
est summer day the sunlight stol4
vaguely in through grimy cobwebbet
windows. The dust of years had set
tied deep on unused shelves and II
abandoned corners, and whole day
we're said to pass when no one but thi
ancient merchant himself entered tn.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20

you're going 70 do the wise thing.
John; you've been a fool here, now
60 away and be man. Let all
devilshness alone and work hard;
that's the antidote for 1dleness. and
its overmuch Of idleness that's been
your ruin"
4 imagine it is. said North cheer.
fully.
You'll be making a clever man out
Of yourself. john Mcbride con
tinued graciously. Not a flash in
the pan ike your friend Marshall
Langham yonder. It's drink will do
for him the same as If did for his
grandfather. its in the blood: but
that was before your time"
I've heard of him: a remarka bly,
able lawyer. wasn't he2n
Pooh. Youth hear a-pIenfy Of
nonsense talked. and By very sensible
people. too, about most drunken
fools. He was a spender and a
prohigate. was old Marshall Lang
ham; tavern 1oafer. but a man Of
parts. Yes. he had a bit Of a brain
when he was sober and Of a mind to
use it,
One would scarcely have supposed
that Archibald Mcbride. silent, taci-
turn, money-loving, possessed the
taste for scandal that North knew
he did possess. The old merchant
continued garrulously.
They are a bad lot, John, those
Langhams. but it took the smartest
| one Of the whole tribe to get the bet.
ter Of me. I never told you that be.
fore, did I? It was old Marshall him.
self, and he hattered me into lean.
| ing him matter Of a hundred dol.
lars once; 1 guess I have his note
somewhere yet But 7 swore ther
I'd have no more dealings with an,
of them, and I'm likely TO keep m,
word as long as ! keep my senses
] It's the little things that prick tn,
skin; that make a man bitter. sup.
pose the judges boy has had hi
/ hand in your pocket? He looks ike a
man who'd be free enough with an
others purse.
But North shook his head.
NO, no. I have only myself t,
blame he said.
What did you hear of his wife
How's the marriage turning out?'
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20

away7. he asked. when he had FIN
ished counting the money.
Never more So" said North briefly
What do you think Of Young
Langham, John? Viii he ever be as
sharp a lawyer as the judge2"
Hes counted very brilliant"
evaded North.
He rather dreaded the old merchant
when his love Of gossip got the better
Of his usual reserve.
i hadn't seen the fellow in months
to speak TO until today. He's q clever
ltalker and has taking way with him.
but If the half hear is true he's go
ing the devils own gait Hes a
pretty good friend to Andy Gilmore,
amt he-that horse-racing- card
playing neighbor Of yours2' He
pushed the bills toward North Run
them over, John. and see If ] have
made any mistake" He slipped off
his glasses again and fell to polishing
them with his handkerchief. ITS all
right. John?' he asked at length.
YES. quite right, thank YOU and
North produced the bonds from an
T inner DDChtl u ilAS IodA anu ia4A4IN
them to Mcbride.
so you are going to get out Of this
/ place, John? You're going West. you
say. What Will you do there?' asked
the old merchant as he carefully ex-
amined the bonds.
Il don't know yet"
I'm trusting you're through with
your folly, John; that your crop of
wild oats is in the ground You've
made a grand sowingi.
Il have" answered North. laughing
in spite of himself.
You'll be empty-handed. I'm think
ing. but for the money you take from
here.
Very nearly so"
How much have you gone through
with, John, do you mind rightly"
Fifteen or twenty thousand dol
/ lars"
"A nice bit of money!" He shook
his head and chuckled dryly. ITS
enough to make your father turn in
his grave. He's said to me many a
] time when he was a bit close in his
dealings with me, I'm saving for my
boy Archie Eh2 But II
amt always three generations
from shirt-sleeves to shirt-sleeves;
you've made short cut of it, But
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20

and he shot the young fellow
shrewd questioning glance.
Il know nothing about Il, replied
North, eoloring slightly.
She'll hardly be publishing to the
world that shes married a drunken
profiigate-"
This did not seem TO North to cal
for an answer. and he attempted
none He turned and moved toward
the front Of the store followed BY.
the old merchant. At the door he
paused.
THANK you for your kindness. Mr.
MeBridesa
1T was no kindness. just a matter
Of business. said Mcbride hastily.
I'm no philanthHopist, John. but just
plain man Of business who'll drive
a close bargain If he can
at any rate. I'm going TO thank
yon,' insisted North. smiling pleas.
antly. "Good-by.s and he extended
his hand, which the old merchant
took.
"Good-by. and good luck to you
John, and you might drop me a line
now and then just to say how you
get on"
u will. Good-bye."
81 know y0u'n succeed, John. 4 BIT
Of application, q bit of necessity to
spur You on. and wen be proud Of
you YETI
North laughed as he opened The
door and stepped out. and Archibald
Mcbride, looking through his dingy
show-windows. watched him until he
disappeared down the street. then
he turned and reentered his Office
Meanwhile North hurried away
with the remnant of his little for
tune in his pocket Five minutes
walk brought him to the building
that had sheltered him for the last
few years. He climbed the stairs and
entered the long hall above. He
paused, key in hand. before his deer.
when he heard behind him a light
football on the unearpefed floor and
the swish of woman's skirts. As
he turned abruptly the woman. who
had evidently followed him up from
/ the street. came swiftly down the
hall toward him.
'Jackia she said when she wa
quite near.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20
synopsis Of Chapter /.

Mr.. Shrimplin. of Mt. Hope, entertains
ais son Custer with tales Of his deeds
Of valor out West. Mr.. Shrimplin leaves
10 attend to his duties as lamp lighter
suddenly the town alarm bell rings out
violently.
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20
CHAPTER Il.

Continued from Yesterday
Newark evening star and Newark advertiser. [volume] (Newark, N.J.) 1909-1916, 1913-02-20

10 Be Continued Tomorrow,
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-31
Good Roads in District One.

It was following the winter Of 1872
the s%evcrest this country experienced in
a number Of years, which brought with
It the worst roads the proverbial Gold
est inhabitant" ever saw, that the agi-
tation for better roads was commenced.
II we remember correctly. Mr.. T. W.
Jackson. Of district l, started the agita-
tion, vet 1t seems that his district is to
be the last to benefit by the good roads
movement. It now appears as if the
commissioners of that district were
wise in waiting, as they will doubtless
profit by the experience Of the balance
Of the county.
The delay in district | was %necessitat-
ed, in a large measure, by the fact that
bonds in the sum Of only 800 900 could
be issued by the taxpayers Of the dis
irict and with that sum they had to
build fifteen miles Of road. To use the
gravel that was used in districts 3, 5
8nd 2 the cost would be from S., 600 to
$l2,0 900 a mile. as the nearest haul
would be seven miles from the railroad.
The commissioners consequently were
forced to find some other material and
less expensive method of road building.
A government road man was brought
from Washington and he gave the
opinion that good roads could be made
from the Bigbec river gravel, if mixed
with clay. The question of hauling
still made the roads too costly to build
the number Of miles of road really need
ed in the district with the amount of
money or hand, so the commissioners
have been put to it to cheaper still
more the cost per mile. This week
they have been testing "A gasoline truck
which can haul per day as much as 16
teams at a cost of $24 per day. At
this rate the truck would save it's origi-
nal cost in the first two or three miles
IF road built.
A government expert here several
ears ago advised that a temporary
lummy railroad be constructed along
he good roads to haul gravel. This
ruck method is vastly less ~expensiv,
han a dummy line.
District one will not build its roads
by contract, but under the supervision
II tic engln er and the superintend
nee t the commissioners.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-31
Truck Growers.

The NoXubee County Truck Grower,
A isoclatlon, organized but little over a
week ago, has gone straight to work.
To has employed Mr.. M. j. Duggan, OF
do5lic, as instructor and ADMINISTRATOR
nd he is already in Macon at work pre-
pdrng beds, MIR. Duggan is a man Of
twenty-five years of successful grow
nd comes very highly recommend, d.
The farmers are cordially invited to
meet and talk with Mr.. Duggan. Let
hem inquire for him when in town and
nc will be glad to see and talk with
them His place of work right low is
AZ Mr.. J. +. Amcs' town place, but in
at Major Boyd's Office will reach
him.
Farmers may well look into this mat
TER OF growing truck. A year from
now may show great changes in our
reduction of cotton.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-31
A Marconi Triumph.

One of the most signal and the
most spectacular object lessons of
the infinite beneficence of the Mar
conf wireless, was the timely rally
of ten vessels to the mid ocean fire
alarm of the VolturnO. Before the
coming of this almost divine device,
the whole body Humanity crowd,
ed on her burning decks would have
been doomed. Every one would
have realized the appalling truth of
The verse of the Psalms: "Vain is
the help of man." But blessed be
Marconi who was made the inter
prefer of this new life saver, that
other verse-"God is our refuge
and strength, a very pleasant help
in trouble"-was fulfilled in their
rescue from death in a most appall-
ing and terrible shape. Triumph
ing over the perils by sea, the tick,
ing and the far flashing sparkles
f the boy operator, made real the
eouplet from the old sailor song
There's a sweet little cherub that sits
up aloft,
To keep watch over the life of poor
Jack"
-Vicksburg Herald
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-31

The Hobson performance in the
house on Monday last as reported
in the Washington press dispatches
affords the people of Alabama a
fine insight of his senatorial meas
nremcnt and fitness. So must the
spirited yet dignilied and temper
ate reply of Mr.. Underwood to a
Slanderous assault, have furnished
another demonstration to his state,
and the nation, that he is true
senatorial timber. Any man but
one sheltered by the armor plate of
an impenetrable megalomania
would have been squelched when
a unanimous mo- answered the
following question which the ma
Jority leader propounded to the
house of which both men are mem
bTs: "Is there any other man in
this chamber who believes the
charge that / am or ever have
been the tool of Wall Street!r-
Nicksburg Herald.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-31
DIRTY POLITICS.

1t was hoped by all good Mis-
sissippians that with the end of
the 1911 campaign there would
come the end of dirty, scandal
lous politics in Mississippi. The
contrary is the case and condi-
tions seem to grow worse.
The discovery of graft in some
state institutions was bad enough
but this and the prosecution of
grafters was in the line Of right
and duty. No right thinking
man can condemn Governor
Brewer for his part in this cru
SADIE. But it made him the tar
get of malignant hate on the part
of the corrupt and the allies of
corruption.
For months there have been
rumors ahoat of gross personal
Misconduct on the part Of Gov.
Brewer. Threats were made that
later on he would be exposed.
No evidence was offered, but the
scandal was whispered persis
tently and with apparent conf
dence.
And now the story is out, given
publicity, not by the enemies Of
the governor but by one claiming
to be their one-time agent, who,
after investigating their charges,
acquits the object of them.
Pickard, a Texas NEWSPAPER
man, asserts that at the request
of Bilbo and others he came tC
Jackson to write up the escapadt
of Gov. Brewers trip to England
with a woman Of easy vlrtuc, c
was given no proof, but letters
of introduction to men who haC
the proof. These he found ha,
no proof. but on the contrary {
found indisputabIe proof that tn,
whole story was a frame-up an,
lie tut of the whole cloth.
The governor Of the state i
cleared, but Mississippi is shamcC
nevertheless that such politicaI
methods are found possible. Tho
election Of Bilbo and men Of hi,
stripe to HIGH Office renders such
things not only possible but Ger
tain. Honor is to be shamed, de-
cency to be shocked, honesty to
be cheated and virtue to be in.
suited so long as Bilbo and his
like are vested with power and
influence.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-31
Government Meat Inspection.

The government, in its fight for
pure food, should not overlook the
quality of the stock that is being
turned into canned meats and sold
as human food. -Tupelo Journal.
Our neighbor will be glad to
know that in this matter the gov
eminent is doing it's full duty.
Not a beef, hog or sheep goes to
slaughter at the packing houses
without thorough inspection bv
competent government officials;
and after slaughter there is a
scientific inspection of the carcass
and entrailS, and if the condition
is not perfect the meat is con
demned and destroyed,
A great deal of stock finds mar.
ket at packing centres that is not
in condition. but it is not per.
mittcd to be slaughtered until in
healthy and sanitary shape.
The government cannot afford to
put inspectors in small cities, hence
1t would be better for us all if the
beeVeS were exported and butchers
bought the certified meat for issue
until we can maintain packing es.
Establishments. This is the chs all
over the North and West, where
the butchers have become "meat
dealers, 'and local slaughters hous.
eS are eliminated.
The official statistics show that
IN the few years of service, seven.
the government has inspected at
slaughter houses $1,000, 900 ami.
mails, and of these, l,l00, 600 car,
caSSeS were condemned, in addition
to 1, 100, 600 parts of carcasses.
Eight billion pounds of prepared
and canned meats passed inspec,
ton during that time. Aberdeen
Examiner.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1913-10-31
Express Rate to be Reduced.

4 Washington despatch says:
"Uucle Sans children throughout
the United States have been plan
ming on saving $40, 900, 900 begin.
ming from today. They expected
the addition to their fortunes to
come through the money they
would save on express rates, but
the companies have sought to have
the order Of the interstate com
mercc commission cutting their
revenues about 16 per cent delayed.
But the reductions will come,
eventually.
'FThe most important change
prescribed by the order is by way
of modification of the present grad
uated scale of parcel rates. One
hundred pound rates for short dis.
tances either have been left I'm.
changed or slightly reduced. For
packages of more than four pounds
going more than 200 miles and less
than 1000 the new express rates
are generally lower than the parcel
post rate, for more than 5000 miles
the rates are practically the same.
The general impression is that the
express companies will attempt to
overthrow by legal means the con.
stitution of the commissions or
der.