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Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22

small amount of wine In the shops
they sell things in tins that make
chicken broth. don't they? I have A
fire and kettle. Would YOU mind
telling me-"
There, there, You go to your
mother, and endcavor to cheer her up.
] will see what | can do. What,
Would you argue with me? Go at
once; | insist. Listen, she is calling
for you"
In that poor tenement there were no
secrets. A riCkety staircase, crudely
built against the retaining wall of
the only living room on the ground
floor, led steeply to an APARTMENT
above, and eliminated in an opening
that suggested a trapdoor. The walls.
roughly paneled were well provided
with shelves and pegs. The back door
was fastened with a latch, q con-
trivanCe rarely seen in London of to-
day. The front window looked out
into a badly paved court girt by
tumble dowh stables. A smaller win
dow at the back revealed a dismal
yard darkened by lofts. Although
little more than stones throw re-
moved from the busy Mile End Road.
the place was sinEularly quiet. 1t
was already dead. and only waited
the coming Of men and piCkaxes and
CroWbars to sweep away the ruins
The boy heard his name whispered
rather than spoken. The sound gal
Vanized him into vivid consciousness.
Doctor" he said, earnestly you
will come back ."
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22

CETTANE YOU tumhler or a
II cup" he said. sharply
Phil handed him a tum-
bier The doctor poured ont some
wine taken from the nurses basket.
soaked a piece Of bread in the liquor
and gave il TO the boy with an inn
perauve command to eat it instantly.
Somewhat to his surprise he was
obeyed While Phil was devouring
the food of which he stood so greatly
i'm need the doctor reviewed the cir
cumstanCes Of this poverty stricken
household So far as they were known
to him. Mr.. and Mrs. Arson had oc-
Cupied a fairly good position in
Dieppe where Philips father was the
agent Of an old-established London
firm of coal shippers. About two
years earlier both husband and wife
were seriously injured in a motor car
accident Mr.. Arson sustained CON
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
No. 3, Johnson's News.
CTS there no hope, DOCTOR"
Absolutely none-now.

CTS there no hope doctor?"
Absolutely none-now."
IF she had gone to the-the
workhouse intirmary she have
ived?"
The doctor paused. The gulp be-
fore that hateful word was not lost on
him. He tried professional severity
and bestowed some care on the but
toning Of a glove
Il am surprised" he said. that an
excellent woman like your mother
should encourage your feelings Of
cr-repugnance toward -er--- Con-
found it. boy, have yor' no relatives
or friends?"
No, sir. We are alone in the
world"
And hard up. eh?"
The boy dug a hand into a pocket
with the stolid Indifference Of de-
Spair. He produced two shillings and
some pennies. He picked out the sill
Yer. and the man redeemed in protest.
Don't he stupid. Philip. That is
YOUR name, is ii not? When ! want
my fee ! will ask for II. Your mother
needs a nurse win, chicken broth.
doctor practicing In neiEhborhood
like this might want such things him
self and whistle for them. But In the
-er-infirmary they are provided by
the State"
Would my mother have lived had
she consented to be taken there a
month ago?'
Again the man wondered at the
stony persistence OF the questioner,
fearless-looking. active boy Of Is, at
tired in worn clothes too small for
him, and wearing an old pair of boots
several sizes too large. The strong
young face, pinched with vigils and
Drivation. the large earnest eyes,
heavy with unshed tears. the lips
0uiVering in their resolute compress
sion over a chin that indicated great
strength Of character appealed far
more to the doctor than the whimpec-
ing terror with which the children Of
the poor usually meet the grim vision
Of death
The wrestle with the glove ceased
and a kindly hand rested on Philips
shoulder
No" came the quiet answer. May
God help you, she would not have
lived"
God does not help anybody" was
The amazing retort.
The Command.
The doctor was shocked. visibiy SO.
That is foolish and wicked
statement" he said. sternlN DO not
let your mother hear such awful
words She has lived and will die a
true Christian. ! have never met 4
woman of greater natural charm am
real Diety. She has suffered so much
sT,y &c e Il
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TIE End.

Al last. whey Phirs strength yield
ed To the suSNn of his sorrow and
the very force Of his agony mad spent
itself. the doctor leaned over the in
animate form and looked into The
eyes.
1t has ended, Phil" he whispered
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1913-09-22
Begin This Great
Story Today

Copyright. 1904, by Edward ]. clode1
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
PREPARING FOR GREAT
U. C. v. CONVENTION

jacksonville, Oct. 20 The puD-
licity campaign for the coming CON
federate Veterans reunion to be held
in jacksonville next spring will be
started in short time, and nothing
will be left undone to get before the
people of the United States the reas-
ons why they should attend this, TO
be the greatest reunion Of the boys
of the COS that has ever been held.
]. G. Rice. who had charge of the
publicity de, ar'ment of the I Z. v
and the G. r reunions in Chat-
tanooga, is ii this city for the pur-
pose of taking MP the matter OF pup
licity with the governors or the
Board of Trade and the local camps
of Confederate Veterans Mr.. RICE
came to Jacksonville at the request
of William Foor, of the board OF
governors.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
BISHOP GRAY REMAINS
IN OFFICE UNIL JAN. 6

BishCp William Crayne Gray ar
rived 0n the early train this morn
ing. returning from the triennlal
convention of the Episcopal church,
which yesterday closed its sessions OF
several days in New York city The
bishop, vhoa.at that convention re-
signed from IN. diocese of Southern
Florida, will continue to supervise
the work till the new bishop, the Rt.
Rev. Cameron Mann, arrives upon
the scene Jan. 6. Although rs
years old Bishop Gray is yet hale
and hearty, and can tire out many
Of the younger men in the ministry
Travelling through the South Florida
country for more than twenty years
and encountering all kinds OF "ac'
commodations" and sometimes no"ac-
commodations" at all, he has become
so accustomed to road life that, ne
finds himmself out of place, 50 tc
speak. when riding in Pullman OF
parlor car. His has been a lfe OF
service in the uplift of his fellow
men Orlando Reporter-Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
PARENTS AND TWELVE KIDS
COMING TO FLORIDA

New York, Oct. 80 When the
Denty family disembarked from the
steamship Stephano of the Red Cross
line, in today from st. Johns, New.
foundland, there was quite crowd
on the pier, The Denty family con-
sists of father, mother, twelve chill
dren, one grandchild and private
teacher.
For the past twenty eight years
Mr.. Wilson Denty has been fisher
man on Placentia bay. Newfound-
land, which is long way from town
and the convenience of civilization L
He devoted himself entirely to catch
ing fish and raising family. and
during considerable part of the
winter it is too cold to fish in Pla-'
centia bay.
All the Dentys and their private
school teacher are going to Hamilton,
Fla. where Wilson Denty has bought
an orange grove. He says he wants
to r. nd out his days in a climate
free from fros. Later on he will be
Joined by h. sonin-law, Wilson
Senior Ir Denty says that in the
salubrious but enervating climate Of
Florida he does not believe his som
! in law will equal his own record as a
! father
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
WORK STARTS NEXT
WEEK ON ROAD
TO H|L[SbOR0UGH

At a special meeting of the coun
ty commissioners he'd tolay at Bar
tow, the remainine obstacles, which
have been holdine up the starting OF
work on the road to the l!illsborough
line, were amita@ll adjusted aud
y ork will commence thereon next
Monday, accord. to the statement
Of the commissioners The read Sc
lccted bv tho commissioners will be
built about hall a mile south OF the
present road otil point about one
mile west OF CNo city is reached, at
which place resent Iisht OF way
will be folio l The road on the
soath side cf the track was deemed
the most fea lie and practicable by
the board ana vas therefore decided
upon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
ONE I1ILLION BOXES ESIIGATE
Cf GRAPEFRUIT CROP

Tampa, Oct 29--While tie grape
fruit crop Of the State was estimated
at 100000 boxes on Ocl. |, or
about 40 per cent Of the crop of last
year, the dry weather during October
innate down 100000 boxes and Gen
eral Manager l.. u Jones of the Cit
rus exchange is autaoru, for the
statement tfat the yron is now esti-
mated not TO exc 4 l,o00,G90 boxes
this year. ,ICn"s IS strongly OF the
opinion that eyer> man who sells his
grapefruit now a rate, howptcr
good for the time viii regret later
in the season THAI he let 20 of the
fruit. lie looks to see grapefruit
prices 20 high because of the short
age OF the crop AMI because Of the
fact that both California and Porto
Rico are short of grapefruit as we'll
as Florida The exchange will begin
its advertising in the northern mar
kets about THANKSGIVING day. II
will have about 100000 to spend this
year, larger sum than it has ever
spent before in advertising but still
small as compared With what the
California eNch2nge spends in this
manNer
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
TURNCOAT FOSS FEELS
SURE OF VICTORY

Boston, Oct. 80 Predictions OF
victory in the State election on Nov.
came from rival camps today
Chairman Riley, of the Democratic
State committee, issued a statement
in which he said:
"Obscryers who know every side
of the political situation unanimous
" admit that Lieutenant Governor
Walsh will be elected governor by a
plurality estimated at 10000"
Governor Foss, who is running for
re election as an independent an
nounced:
." never was more confident ol
victory in my life, am always de-
featcd ten days before the election
but always land on my feet whcr
the votes are counted"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
TEACHERS MEETING
NOVEMBER 2S.29

Hartow, Oct. %. 1t was resolved
Inv the Board of Public Instruction of
Polk county that it accept the invi-
tation of the DeSoto County Board
of Public instruction to attend the
teachers institute to be held in Ar
cadia, on Friday and Saturday, NOV.
2S and 30, and hereby instructs all
teachers who possibly can to attend
said institute. The following is the
notice of the tri-county institute as
sent out by De Soto county.
whereas, the school board OF De-
Soto county are desirous of bringing
to,etber teachers of the county for
the purpose of discussing the best
method of teaching and training
their pupils in the textbooks now IN
nse. and for the interchange of Ideas
on school government and along 9TH
er educational lines, and
"Whereas we have the opportunity
of having with us the rural school
inspector, George NJ. Lynch and oth
or eminent educators; therefore
"Be il resolved by the Board Of
! public instruction that we hold Z
teachers institute at Arcadia on FIJI
dav and Saturday, Nov. % and "
commencing at 8 o'clock a. m.
"Re it further resolved that al
teachers of DeSoto county are re
ouircd to attend both davs, falling Il
do so, their salary for Friday VIII d.
deducted.
oBe it further resolved that we ex
tend cordial invitation to To
teachers of Polk and Lee counties I
attend the institute and enjoy tn
intellectual and social features OF tn
occasion.
, 'Be il furher resolved that we eA
, tend a cordial invitation to tn
. teachers of Polk and Lee counties I
e attend the institute and enjoy he II
tellectual and social features of th
5 occasion.
e "Be it further resolved that "
a send a copy of these resolutions
.ha sunerintendents of Polk and IA
Y counties and also to the county p
pers of said counties.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
us. MAY DEMAND
Eli | M|NAT|ON
D T \ j Err I A
ADMINISTRATION IS NOW PLAN
Mig COURSE OF ACTION
REGARDING MEXICO
ReqLes foreign Governments to Sus-
pend nction Until U. S. Has
Decided on Course
{ Ry Associated Press. J

Washington, Oct. % A formal
note was sent to all foreign govern
ments, Secretary Bryan said today,
asking them to suspend formulation
of MeNiean policy until the United
States has decided its course of ac-
tion. F,ngland. France and Germany
have already agreed, and it is expect
ed that Others will follow the lead of
the three big nations. The president
today is il conference with Secretary
Bryan Oh the situation. The secre-
,ary afta wards said that he is now
at work on the next step. 1t is be-
lieyod tl.at the United States will de-
mand the elimination of Hucrta and
then the holding of free, fair elec,
tions Four battleships sailed from
HamptD Roads today to relieve the
sni,s ,laty in Mexican waters.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
NO FLAG NECESSARY
AT LAKELAND. BROTHER

1t was reported that the new fast
passenger the Tampa Special, which
will be put on between Jacksonville
and Tampa Monday, would not stop
1T Orlando except on flag. Such is
true. but that is the case with every
station between the two big Florida
cities. What boots it If it does only
stop on flag? All you've got to do to
have it tagged is to buy ticket to
jacksonville or Tampa and Ticket
Agent White thinks it will stop even
for those passengers who buy tickets
for Sanford or any other of the four
places the, time for the arrival and
departure of the trains is given IN
the time card which appears else
where in this issue, Orlando Re
porter Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
UNLUCRIEST MAN
IN THE WORLD

Jacksonville. Oct, 20. u am the
unluckiest man in the world With
these closing words in letter to the
press, j. NJ. Fenerstein, better known
as Old Joe, the barber, drank carbolic
acid some time Monday night, in a
fit Of dependency, and was discov-
crel dead in his room in local hotel
by a maid at 9:l5 O'Clock next morn
ing. Upon finding the body appar-
entity lifelesss DR.. Simmons was no
titled and passed upon the death \
phial which had contained the deadly
drug was found near his bed. and
from the position of the deceased in
a sleeping posture, the end came
without any violent struggle. 1t is
learned from those acquainted with
the dead man that he had been a con-
slant sufferer for years from an af-
flictiCn of the stomach, and since his
return to this city in August he had
been very respondent. He retired
early Monday night. and no evidence
of anything wrong was noticed until
the discovery next morning. From
the fact that he had written several
| letters to friends and relatives, it Is
| known that he had carefully planned
his death, and with detailed bioera.
ply of his life he left instructions fol
the disposal of his body.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
WOMAN'S LABOR BILL
EFFECTIVE NOV.

Philadelphia, Oct 29.-The Wal
mt Woman's Labor bill passed by
the last Legislature. after stormy
conflict, goes into effect next Satur-
day. The bill was one OF the pro-
pressive measures upon which the
Washington party members centered
their support in the Legislature.
Nlong with the child labor Dill
killed by Penrose McNichol domina-
tion of the State Senate, the wom'
ans measure was supported and
foupSt on the floor of the two houses
throughout the five months session :
This bill viii be boon to more than
90 200 WORKING women in the State
II will shorten the hours OF labor by
women from twelve to ten a day ann
from siyt ~ rfty-four a week. II
will in3 tho sanitation OF FAC
tories insure women proper time fol
meals and Il rret period and Will Gu
out night work. II will make obli
gatory upon manufacturers the en-
forrement of certain sanitary regu
lations. and will lessen the DANCE
of occupational diseases. The strait
from oyerwork will be removed an
, the general health OF the workin
women of the state will be improve
by the law.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
FOUR AsP|RANTs
ANNOUNCE TODAY
FOR C0UNC|LMEN

The political pot continues to sim
mer and by Saturday, the last day
for candidates to qualify, there viii
be quite a peart little bunch OF as
prants out for the various offices.
In today's Telegram there appears
the announcement of four gentle
men who are willing to serve the city
in the capacity of councilman. pr
w. S. Irwin announces from Ward
I. and his friends in that ward are
3oin~ to see that q big vote is piled
ND for him on next Wednesday DR..
Iryin has served on the Council and
is splendidly qualified for the posi-
ton, his past record being most sat
isfactory
Mr.. J NJ. Keen another gentle
man who has had experience on the
Council, has been induced to offer
as a candidate from Ward :. Mr..
Keen is thoroughly conversant with
the city's affairs, in which he takes
an active interest, and his friends are
anxious to see him represented on
the Council again.
Mr.. e. G.. Flanagan, who was
elected as commissioner from Ward
3. announces as candidate fol
councilman from that ward, In case
the courts hold the commission form
of government irregular, Mr. Flana
gan's friends wish him to represent
them on the governing board of the
city, and therefore he announces fol
the Office of councilman, the duties
of which he would no doubt dispatch
in most satisfactory manner.
From Ward Mr.. j. w. Hicks
makes the announcement that HI
would like to serve the city in thu
capacity of councilman and that l
elected he would always be on th'
Job. Mr.. Hicks promises to dispatcl
the duties of the Office to the best o
his ability and his friends will se
to 1t that he receives good vote ol
the day of election.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
EATON CASE IS NOW
WITH THE JURY
BY Associated Press. J

Plymouth, Oct. %. The closing
argument in behalf of Mrs. Jennie
MAY Eaton, charged with the murder
of her husband, Rear Admiral Eaton,
was made today by William A.
Morse. His aim was to convince the
iurv that evidence showed the ad
miral himself administered the pols
on that caused death.
It is expected that the case Will
90 to the jury late this afternoon .
Attorney Morse told the jurors that
even though they believed Mrs. Eat
on guilty they had not the right tt
convict her unless the case was con
elusive. He declared the woman wa'
the victim of circumstances.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
MANY CHANGES EXPECTED
ELECTION is HELD
(By Associated Press. J

Mobile, Oct % Many changes
in the directorate of the Southern
{ commercial Congress are booked as
likely this morning The report of
the nominating committee was not
announced but it is understood that
many new names were suSSes'eu'
The election will be held late this at
tcrnoon John liazlam, a Canadian
today touched on the statement OF
Majority Leader Underwood made
Monday, in which he advocated free
tolls for american ships in the ran
ANA canal. Haslam said he hoped
the United States would treat all ma
tions alike
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
DYNAMITERs ASK 1.
FOR NEW TRIALS
lKY Associated Press. J

Chicago, Oct. 29.-Another chap
ter in the nationwide dynamite plotl
that eliminated after the fatal ex-l
plosion in dos Angeles in 1910, is to
be written today when the case Is
called before the United States cir
cult court of appeals. Thirty of the
thirty three men convicted ask new
trials. The government demands
that the men be sent back to Leaven-
worth prison 70 serve out their terms;
sentence Of seven years. the heaviest
of all hangs over Frank NJ. Ryan,
who was president OF the Structural
Iron Workers. other sentences are
from six to one year. 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29

The fire alarm sounded this after
noon and for time everybody was
wondering whose house in Ward 2
was going up, in ashes, and the joke,
for that was what it proved to be,
was even on the fire department who
had forgotten that the light plant
Lad given out the information that
they would try ont valve this after
noon and for that reason would have
70 sound the fire alarm.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
SPORT BOOZE AND HARD LUCK

Worcester, Mass, Oct. " -
Charles w. Adams, gray-haired and
&c. who a few years ago was a prom
inent tieure in business and sporting
circles of New England, was SEN
fenced to the State farm by Judge
Ttlcy, in Worcester police court. At
one time Adams was proprietor OF a
machine manufacturing company
having two plants in Providence His
wealth was estimated. at $500, 900
when he was at the top Of his ca
recr
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
BODY OF MCDANIEL FOUND

Blanton, Fla, Oct. 20 Jesse
Mcdaniel, who ran away in his night
clothes last week after going insane,
and for whom searching parties have
been looking ever since, met his
death in O'Berry Lake. Mr.. j..
O'Berry found his body there yester-
day. Sincere sorrow is felt for his
widow and children. they expect
to move away next week
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
.D|Az s 7 | | |
REMAINS ON
]. 5. WARSH|P
NO INSTRUCTIONS REGARDING
HIS DISPOSAL OR RETENTION
HAVE BEEN RECEIVED
Diaz and Companions Are Becoming
Anxious Concerning Their Fu-
ture Movements
(l}y Associate Press !

Vera Cruz, Oct. 20. No instruc-
tions as to what to do with Felix
Diaz and his companions who are on
board the battleship Louisiana have
been received from Washington this
morning. The fugitives are anxious
concerning their eventual disposi-
ton. No protest against granting an
ASYLUM to the refugees has been
made by the Iluerta government.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
A BOOST FOR MER
CENARY MARRIAGES

Savannah, Oct 30. Holding that
to marry for money is not fraud, or
a ground for divorce, Judge Charlton
in the Superior Court yesterday dis
missed suit for divorce brought by
James Coggin. In dismissing the
case Judge Charlton said that If mar
rving for money were constituted a
Ground for divorce the divorce docket
vouH be a great deal lar2er than
it is.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
MINNESOTA TO AUCTION LAND

St. Paul. Minn., Oct. 2s.-State
Auditor Iverson begins the auction
of 3O4.OOO acres of State lands here
TODAY There will be twenty-three
auction sales lasting until Nov 20
Purchasers are required to pay 10
nercent of the purchase price on the
dav of sale but have forty years IN
which to pay the remainder with In
terest at 4 per cent. No one may buy
more than. $40 acres.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
Y. r.. c. A. WORKERS DEPART

Seattu Oct % Headed by
Fletcher S. Brockman, secretary of
the Y. VI c. A. national commit
tee in china, a party Of Y NJ. c. A.
workers including GEORGE ID, Swan
and Mrs Swan sailed today for the
orient Mr. Swan who for the last
six years has been connected with
boys work, reiaious activities and
the membership department of the
Seattle Y VI. c.. A will assume the
position of advisory secretary of the
Y. NJ G.. 4. at Kobe, Japan.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
To PROBE JUDGE SPEER's CASE

Washington, Oct. 29.-The SUD
committee of the house Judiciary
committee. consisting of Representa-
five Webb of North Carolina; FLOYD
of Arkansas and Volstead Of Mime
sofa to investigate the ALLEGED mis-
conduct of Federal Judge Emory
Sheer of Georgia will begin taklns
testimonr here next Saturday ana IN
Georgia about Nov. 10.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1913-10-29
tBy Associated Press. !,

Trinidad, Col, +, Oct. 90 --Condi-
tions in the coal strike zone are quiet
today, mine Guards and strikers are
awaiting DEVELOPMENTS when the
troops take actual charge. Six hum
drcd militiamen arrived early Mar'
tial law has been enforced in all
the camps,