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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
GOOD ROADS ASSN.
ELECTS OFFICERS

The annual meeting of the Lake
land Barlow Mulberry Good Roads
Association was held yesterday at the
school house near Seward lake. Quite
a goodly number of people represent
ing the country embraced in this tri-
angle were present and a good deal
of enthusiasm was manifested. A
magnificent dinner was served by the
fair ladies in one of the rooms of the
school house, to which all did ample
Justice. 1t was indeed royal
spread.
An outline Of the work accom-
plished by the association during the
past year was given by the retiring
president, w. j. McClelland, one of
the main features being the building
of new road across a marsh, which
the county commissioners admitted
would have cost them thousand dol
lars, but to which, so far, the county
has subscribed absolutely nothing,
though they promised some time ago
to subscribe $3.50. This work was
done in order to straighten the road
to Lakeland
Discussion and short talks on road
work in general and the roads in the
triangle in particular were made by
the president, also Hon. H. j.
Drane, A. J. Holworthy, secretary
of the Lakeland Board ofTrade, and
others.
The following officers were elected:
President-H. D. Mendenhall.
Vice Presidents-T. J. McMullen,
D. M. Pipkin and w. j. Whidden.
Secretary and Treasurer-George
Hammerstroem
Trustees-H. j. Drane, E. r.
Schurman and A. j Holworthy.
A vote of thanks was given to the
retiring president who has done a
yeoman's work during the life of the
association, having only missed one
meeting in two years and that on ac-
count of sickness.
The next meeting of the associa-
tion will be held with Mr.. and Mrs.
Paul Gardner, on Banana lake, on the
second Thursday in February and it
is pretty safe to say there will be
good attendance.
The business men of Lakeland will
do we'll to lend their interest to the
work in which these earnest people
are engaged, and who need roads to
town in order to buy what they need
as we'll as sell what they produce
This business does not have to come
to Lakeland but may go, as some of
it has gone, to other points because
of better roads.
The day was both pleasurably and
profitablv spent, there being quite a
good bunch of Lakeland people out.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
EVERY COUNTY
SHOULD HAVE ONE

Orlando, Jan. BY order the
county Commissioners, Mr.. James P
Cawood has been created License In
spector," whose business it is to ex-
anime all automobiles, visit all bust
ness houses in the county and see that
every individual who is subject to a
license tax has paid the fee. In case
any one is found delinquent, the de-
relict taxpayer will be reported to the
sheriff, who will take action to col
lect the unpaid fee.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
CAUGHT HIM IN THE ACT

Washington, Pa, Jan. As he
reached behind a mail box in roll
ing mill here this morning and
grasped a decoy package placed there
by county officers, Dominic Lombardi.
young Italian workman, was ar
rested and hurried before a magis-
trate who held him in $4,000 bail for
sending Black Hand letters to James
Greco, wealthy Italian merchant.
Many persons in Washington county
have paid toll to the Black Hand dur
ing the past few years.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
ELEVEN KILLED
IN BERLIN TODAY
(By Associated Press.

Berlin, Jan. 9.-Two crimes in
volving the death of eleven people
was perpetrated at Soldau and Ham
burg today. At Soldau family con-
sisting Of mother, father and five
children, was found with throats cut
and the gas turned on. Pecuniary
difficulties are believed to have
caused the parents to kill the chill
dren and themselves. At Hamburg
city a policeman killed his three
daughters and himself after family
quarrel.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
GOV. BUCKNER
To Be BURIED
ATFRANKF0RT
WAS LAST SURVIVING LIEUTEN.
ANT GENERAL OF THE CON-
FEDERATE ARMY
Was Governor of Kentucky Four
Years and Prominent in Ma
ti0nal Politics
BY Associated Press J

Munfordville KY, Jan. 9.-The
BODY of General Simon Bolivar Buck
ner, the last surviving lieutenant
general of the Confederate army, who
died here last night, will be taken to
Frankfort tomorrow for burial. Gen
eral Buckner served ten years in the
United States army, was veteran Of
the Mexican war. was governor OF
Kentucky four years and candidate
for vice president of the United
States on the Gold Democratic ticket
headed by Palmer.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
HOLLINGSWORTH ITEMS

Mrs. Hall has arrived and will
spend the winter with her daughter,
Mrs. J A. Price.
Mr.. thinner has been very sick
but at last accounts was improving.
Prof. J. c. Perry closed singing
school last Saturday night at the
school house.
Mrs. S. ]. Perry, who was injured
by fall some time ago, is slowly
improving, she being able to sit at
dinner on Sunday.
Miss Ruby Pearce opened pri-
vate school on Monday and shc has
a number of scholars.
Quite number of the young folks
met at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
Barrett for sing Sunday night.
We notice that Mr.. Elder las
branched out in new business, hav-
ing bought out the Central Cafe, and
under the new management it is sure
to be a decided success.
Mr.. Fred Pope has a large acreage
in cabbage which are looking fine
and believe they should make a lot
of saur kraut, yes!
The J. c. Perry Glee club will
meet at the house on the hill next
Friday night to practice songs and
in other ways improve the time.
DR.. Gavin will preach at the
school house next Sunday immediate
ly after Sunday school. Every one
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
FIVE SAILORS
! OF THE WYOMING
| DROWNED TO-DAY.
lFREIGHT CUTTER SWAMPED AND
{ SAILORS WENT DOWN TO
WATERY GRAVES
Eleven Sailors Were Rescued De-
tails Of Accident Received Are
Very Meager
(By Associated Press J

Old Point Comfort, Va, Jan. 8
Five sailors of the flagship Wyom-
ing, Of the Atlantic fleet, are report
ed drowned as the result of the
swamping Of the flagship freight cut
ter today Eleven of sixteen men on
board we're rescued by passing tug.
Owing to rough seas only meager de-
tails Of the accident are available.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
8 KILL D, q HURT
IN G. S. & f. WRECK
{ BY Associated Press }

Cordele Ga, Jan, 9.-Three per-
SONS were killed, twenty-seve were
injured, several fatally, when a
Georgia Southern and Florida pas
senger train from Macon to Palatka
was derailed early today. A broken
rail is believed to be the cause.
The private car of j B Munson
vice president and general manager
of the Georgia Southern, was also
, rocked. but he escaped uninjured
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
WOMANS KIDNEYS REMOVED

st Louis, Mo-, Jan. Am un-
usual operation was performed at the
st. Louis City Hospital when the-kid-
neys of Mrs. Viola Sullivan were re-
moved, drained of poison and were
replaced. A similar operation was
performed at Bellevue Hospital, in
New York, which was the first at
tempt Of the kind.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
WA PR0GPESsIvEs
IN CONFERENCE

Des Moines. Iowa, Ian. 9.-Pro-
Qessive leaders from all parts of the
ite are here today attending
ite-wide conference to make plans
Il the campaign next fall. The Pro-
'sssives plan to put full State and
,y tickets into the field.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
By Associated Press. J

capetoWn, South Africa, Jan. g.
e Transval's entire active citizens
yense force was called out by proc
nat1on today on account Of the
Siroad srike. Serious disorders
! feare md the burghers Of several
trlct11 the Orange Free State will
nder arms. The strike
|, Feral places today.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
,)STON GETS HEAR -.
=. ING ON BANKS

4 VI Boston, Jan. 9.-The federal re-
rye organization committee will
1 Yve public hearings here today and
morrow. The testimony presented
q, 1fore the committee is expected to
ow whether the business interests
7 VI this city desire a reserve bank To-
ted In this city or not.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
TEXAS CHILDREN
HAVE THE H0OK|ES
(By Associated Press. J

VDy R5SUCTdIBU TTFSS.
Austin, Texas, Jan 9.-The an
nual state hookworm report today
showed that more than 46 per cent of
1000 children examined microscop-
ically during 1913 had hookworm.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09
NEW ORLEANS
HAS S750.000
FIRE TODAY
TWO BIG DISTILLING AND ALCO.
HOL PLANTS GO UP IN
SMOKE
This Will Make Temperance Advo'
Gates Rejoice, But Owners Don't
See It That Way $500.
{ BY Associated Press.) J

New Orleans Jan. g. The plants
of the international Distillng Co.
and United States Industrial Alcohol
o. were practically destroyed by fire
today. The loss is estimated at
$3.50, 900, partially insured
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09

Fifteen thousand dollars is being
expended upon the remodeling and
repairing of the famous Ocala House
at 0caia.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09

A Carnegie library has opened In
West Tampa through the efforts of
the citizens of that municipality.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-09

A religious census Of Miami is
soon to be taken by the Sunday
school Aseociafi1n Of knaAx -.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08

Cassidy and two other detectives in
plain clothes. At word from his
master the disturbed Thomas with.
drew.
Now" Burke went on briskly as
the door closed behind the servant,
| where could these men stay out Of
sight until they're needed?"
which ended in the selection Of
| storeroom at the end Of the passage on
| the ground floor.
And now. Mr.. Glider" the inspec-
| tor said energetically, I'm going to
| give you the same tip gave your man.
Go to bed and stay there"
But the boy" Glider protested.
What about him: He's the one thing
| of Importance to me-"
"If he says anything more about go
ing to- Chicago just you let him go.
that's all: It's the best place for him
! for the next few days"
you're in charge here" Burke said
| to Cassidy. land I hold you RESPONSE
bic I'm coming back to get this
| bunch myself. and III call you when
you're wanted You'll wait in the
storcroom out there and don't make
move till you hear from me. unless by
| any chance things go wrong and you
get call from Griggs. He's got a
whistle, and he'll use it If necessary.
| Got that straight?' Cassidy declared
| an entire understanding of the drec-
| lions.
As the men left the room Burke
turned again to Glider.
Just one thing more" he said. Aft
er I've gone want you to stay up for
| half hour anyhow, with the lights
! burning. Do you see? | want to be
sure to give the Turner woman time
to get here while that gang Is at
work."
Glider scrupulously followed the d.
rections Of the police inspector. Tn
easily be had remained in the library
until the allotted time was elapsed
He fdgeted from place to place. his
! mind heavy with distress under the
shadow that threatened to blight the
life of his cherished son. Finally, with
a sense of relief he put out the lights
and went to his chamber.
His thoughts were most with his son.
and ever as be thought of Dick his
fury waxed against the woman who
had enmeshed the boy in her plotting
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08
CHAPTER XIII.
The Burglary at elders

TVHE entrance Of the butter
brought the inspectors thoughts
back to the matter in hand.
My man." he said authorize
lively. Il want you to so up to the
| roof and open the scuttie. You'll find
some men waiting up there Bring
em down here. They're police OIL
GERS. You get EN- down here, and
then yon go to bed and stay there till
morning. Understands"
The butler looked at his master for
guidance Receiving nod. he said:
Very well. sir"
How do you know they're going to
break Into the house tonight" Glider
demanded Of Burke. ''or do you only
think they're going to break into the
house?"
Il know they are fixed it."
You did?"
Sure; did It through stool pigeon. :"
"Oh, an informerr' Glider interrupt
ed, a little doubtfully.
Yes" Burke agreed: ''stooI pigeon
he's the vileSt thing that crawls.'
But if you think that" Glider ex-
rostulated. why do you have any
thing to do with that sort of person.
Because it's good business" the in
snector replied. I'VE know he's spy
and a traitor and that every time be
comes near us we ought to use dis
infectant But we deal with him just
the same because we have to-. Now.
the stool pigeon in this trick is Il swell
English crook. He went to Carson
yesterday with scheme to rob your
house. He tried out Mary Turner, too.
but she told Carson to leave it alone.
But he met Griggs afterward and
agreed to pull it off. Griggs got word
to me that it's coming Off tonight. and
SO, you see. Mr.. Glider that's how 1
know
II see." Glider admitted without any
enthusiasm But why do you have
your men come down over the roof?'
1T wasn't safe to bring them in the
front way. It's cinch the house is
being watched ! wish you would let
me have your latch key. l want to
come back and make this collar my
SELF
But why not stay, now that you are
here?'
Suppose some of them saw me come
In? There wouldn't be anything doing
until after they saw me go out again"
The hall door opened, and the butler
re-entered the room. Behind him came
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08
"YeS," was the answer.

"Yes." was the answer.
"Well, then, we've got to get busy"
| Before he could add a direction he
was halted by a soft buZzing from the
telephone. For IN instant he.hesitated
while the others regarded him doubt
fully.
We've got to take Il chance. Gar
son went to the desk and put the re-
cciver to his ear.
There came again the faint tapping
Of some one at the other end Of the
line. signaling a message in the Morse
code. An expression Of blank amaze
mcnt. which grew in fash to deep
concern. showed on Garson's face as
he listened tensely.
why. this is Mary calling" he NUT
tered.
MARY! Griggs cried.
Yes, she's on" Carson interpreted a
moment later as the tapping ceased for
a little. He translated in loud whiS-
per rs the irregular ticking noise
sounded again.
Il shall be there almost at once. |
am sending this message from the
drug store around the corner. Have
some one open the door for me ilInIt-
diatcly."
Shes coming over" Griggs cried in
creduIously.
NO. I'll stop her. Carson declared
| firmly.
But when after tapping few words
the forger paused for the reply no
sound came.
"She don't answer he exclaimed.
ION her way Already Griggs sng-
gested I'm let her in" He drew a
small torch from the skirt pocket Of
his coat and crossed to- the hall door as
Carson nodded assent.
God. Why did she have to Gomez
Carson muttered, filed with forebod
ings. IF anything should go wrong
aOw!'
He turned back toward the door just
as it opened. and Mary darted into the
room. with Griggs following closely at
her heels.
What do you want here?" be de-
manded. with peremptory savageness
in his voice, which was tone be had
never hitherto used in addressing her.
There was only tender pleading in
Mary's voice. though her words were
an arraignment
Joe. you lied to mc"'
THAT can be settled later" the man
snapped His jaw was thrust forward
obstinately. and bis clear eyes spar
Killed. defiantIy.
You are fools. all of YOU" Mary
cried. Yes. fools! This is burglary.
| can't protect you if You are caught.
How can |? Oh come!" She held ont
her hands pIeadingly toward Carson.
and her voice dropped to besrethin=.
Joe. Joe. you must get away from
this house ut once. all Of you: Joe.
make them CO.
Its too late was the stern an
swer Were here now, and we'll stay
till the business is done"
Joe. for my Sake!
II can't quit now until we've got
what we came here after" he declared
roughly.
Boys, let's get away! Please, oh.
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08

for vengeance on himself And into
his thoughts now crept a doubt. one
that alarmed his sense of justice. a
horrible suspicion that he had misjudg-
ed Mary Turner crept into his brain
and would not out He fought it with
all the strength Of him. and that was
much. but ever it abode there.
Mary Turner herself. too. was in a
condition utterly wretched. and for the
same cause-Dick Glider. That source
Of the fathers suffering was hers as
well. She had won her ambition Of
years-revenge on the man who had
sent her to prison And now the JOY
Of 1t was a torture. for the puppet OF
her plans, the son. had suddenly be-
come the chief thing in her life.
She had taken it for granted. that he
would leave her after he came to know
that her marriage to him was only
device to bring shame on his father.
Instead he loved her. That fact seem
ed the secret of her distress. He loved
her More. he dared believe. and to
assert boldly. that she loved him. Had
he acted otherwise the matter would
have been simple enough But he
loved heb-l0yed her still, though ne
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08

The inspector paused suddenly. For
long minute his face was scanned
with thought Then he smote his
thigh with a blow strong enough to
kill an OK. His face was radiant
'I've got herr" he cried. He went
to the desk where the telephone was
and took up the receiver.
"Give me 300 Spring." he said. AS
he waited for the connection he smiled
widely on the astonished Glider:
"Headquarters? he called. "Inspec-
tor Burke speaking. Who's in my Of
fee? want him quick" He smiled
as he listened. and he spoke again to
Glider. Its Smith. the best man
have That's luck, If you ask me.
Then again he spoke into the mouth
piece Of the telephone.
"Oh, Ed, send some one up to that
Turner woman. You have the address
Just see that she is tipped off that Joe
Carson and some pals are going to
break into Edward elders house to-
night. Get some stool pigeon to hand
her the information You'd better get
to work quick Understand"
The inspector hung up the receiver
and faced his host with ii contented
smile.
What good will all that dog Glider
demanded impatiently.
She'll come to stop em. When we
get the rest of the gang We'll grab her
too. Just call your man for minute.
will you, Mr. Gilder?"
Glider pressed the electric button
on his desk At the same moment.
through the octagonal window. came
binding fash Of light that rested
for seconds, then vanished. Burke was
startled by the mysterious radiance.
whats that?" he demanded sharply
'lt's the 6ashligbt from the Metro
politan tower" Glider explained. 1T
swings around this way about every
fifteen minutes. The servant forgot
to draw the curtains"
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08

"This is Mary calling" Carson NUT
please. Joe. for Gods sake" Her tone
was a sob
I'm going to see this through" said
Carson doggedly.
With gesture Of despair she turned
away toward the door by which she
had entered.
you can't 60" Carson said sharply.
You might be caught"
"And if l WERE" Mary demanded in
flash OF indigna ton. do you think
Id tell?"
"Of course not, Mary know you.
You would go up for life first. Just
the same. you can't take any chances.
Well all get away in minute and
you'll come with u.s." He turned TO
the men and spoke with swift author
ity.
Come" be said to Dacey, you get
to the light switch there by the hall
door, If you hear me snap my fin
gers, turn 'em Off Understand"
With instant obedience the man
went to his station by the hall door.
Red" Carson ordered. you get to
that door" He pointed to the one
that gave on the passageway against
which he had set the chair tilted. AS
the man obeyed Carson gave further
instructions.
III any one comes in that way get
him and get him quick. You under
stand? Don't let him cry out or make
a sound"
Chicago Red held up his huge hand.
widely open.
Not a chance" he declared proud
ly. with that over bis mug"
Now, let's get to work" Carson con-
tinued eagerly.
Mary spoke with the bitterness Of
defeat. ......
Listen. Joe! II you do this I'm
through with you. quit" .
If this goes through" he countered.
well all quit That's why I'm doing
II. I'm sick Of the game
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08


Red.
Of the passage door turning As tho
door swung open there came gasp
ing breath from Mary. for she saw
framed in the faint light that came
from the single burner in the corridor
the slender form Of her husband. Dick
Glider.
The next instant he had stepped
within the room and Chicago Red had
poumcrd o. his victim. the huge band
clapIrd tight over the Young mans
mouth There came Il sound Of Scuf-
fling feet. and that Was all. Finally
the big mans voice came trium-
phantly:
1--WE GOT him.
Its Dick The cry came as wall
Of despair from the girl
At the same moment Carson flashed
his torch. and the light fell swiftly on
young Glider. bowed to kneeing pos
ture before the couch, half throttled
by Chicago Red. Close beside him,
Mary looked down in wordless despair
over lHlS llllil ulSiStei Ol Tue ulSut.
Carson retired step farther before
he spoke his command, so that, though
he held the torch still, he, like he
others. WAS in shadow.
Get away. Red"
The fellow let go his grip.
Freed of that StranSlng embrace,
Dick stumbled blindly to his feet
Then, mechanically. his hand went to
the lamp on the table back of the
couch When the mellow light stream
ed forth he uttered an ejaculation OF
stark amaZcment. for his gaze was riv-
eted on the face of the woman he
loved.
"Good Cod 1t was Il cry Of tor
ture wrln" from his soul of souls.
Mary Swaycd toward him Il little,
palpitant with fear fear for herself,
for all of them. most Of all for him.
flush. hUSh. she painted warningly.
ooh, Dick. you don't understand"
81 understand this" he said hrokeIl-
ly at last. "Whrther You ever did it
before or not. this line YOU have bro
ken the law" \ sudden inspiration
The Leon reporter. (Leon, Iowa) 1887-1930, 1914-01-08

knew the shame that had clouded her
life. knew the motive that had led her
to accept him as a husband More-by
a sublime audacity be declared that
she loved him.
There came a thrill in her heart each
time she thought of that--that she
loved him. The idea was monstrous.
Of course. and yet Here. as always,
she broke off. hot flush blazing in her
cheeks.
Mary Turner was just ready for bed
when note came by Il messenger who
waited for no answer. as he told the
yawning maid AS Mary read the
roughly rawled message. she WAS
caught in the grip Of terror. The man
who had saved her from death had
yielded to temptation AS he had
saved her so she must save him She
hurried into the gown she had just
put off. Then she went to the tcle-
phone book and searched for the num-
Der Of elders house.
A few moments before Mary Turner
received the note from the hands of
the sleepy maid one of the leaves