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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14
Then you have been arrested and
bound over before?"

Then you have been arrested and
bound over before?'
No; this is the first time"
"You-you tangle me all up. don t
understand you. But, really, haven't
learned anything by coming. You sim.
ply say that you are not guilty We
expected you to say that. Can't you
tell me just little something some.
thing to help me in the Office? | for.
got to tell you. but this is my first
assignment"
Il never shall forget mine," he
said.
"Oh, and were you reporter"
Yes; and quit it-because the pa
per changed hands. Never could get
another job. But | have been think
ing that | might make arrangements
to send in news from the penitentiary
society news, for instance"
Oh she said, frightening, Il
might make something of that. Well,
good-by"
Ferron sat gazing at the chair
Jumping up he fastened to the
window and watched the girl as she
was getting on car She did not
look back at the house, and even SO
little thing as that made his heart
heavier. she was sent as beauti-
full torture" he said. Now shall
have worry harder to bear than
the other one. Go on, vision; that s
all you are.
The vision was going on toward
the office, framing sketch in her
mind; and she wrote it with a dash
it was SO full of spirit that 1t leaped
and bubhled from her pen; but when
she took it to the city editor he
frowned at it and declared that It
was too long When, however, he had
read 1t, with few sweeps Of his mas
tering eye, he complimented her and,
with a shrug Of his shoulder, dis
missed her. The sketch appeared, a
vivid light amid gloom of ordinary
crimes; and the next day she re-
ceived note from Ferron. Il didn't
know that | could serve as such an
inspiration. My trial is set for next
Friday. Come over"
She was sent to write something
about the trial Her sketch had made
the case important He smiled at her,
and, though it seemed to send light
into her heart, she resented it, and in
her report she said few mean things
about him That would teach him a
lesson. And it did, for the next day
he simply looked at her. Then she
was sad, and sought an opportunity
to beg his pardon. The jury acquitted
him, and he went away without giving
her chance to speak to him. Il knew
he was not guilty" she mused Per
haps now he might still wish to make
his detailed statement"
When she went, however, she did
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14

it's charming. But I have come to
interview you
Interview me! | have already been
interviewed by justice Of the peace
and have been bound over All! what
do you want me to say"
oh, just anything. You might
well, say something to defend your
self, you know"
But that wouldn't do any good
| am already halfway condemned.
But it might keep you from be-
ing condemned the other half"
He leaned back in his chair and
laughed. She laughed too, and then
she told him that he did not look
guilty. He thanked her and replied
that he was net. She was pleased to
hear it, she said; she had not expect
ed to get confession out of him, and
thanked him for his confidence in her
But suddenly she looked serious "Oh,
but that wasn't confession" she
said. 1T was simply an assertion.
People don't confess except when they
acknowledge that they are guilty. |
don't know what | have been thinking
about. But you know woman does
not believe man guilty if he is
agreeable. Only the disagreeable
men are guilty.
THE man who Is disagreeable to
women ought to be condemned on
general principles-Or, rather, on
general unprinciples, he replied and
they both of them laughed. and she
wondered what time it was. He said
that 1t wasn't late, looking at his
watch; but she declared that she must
be going, dropping into that serious
mood which, in the office, had caused
surprise. With this man, however,
she could not long remain serious.
There was something about him that
made her smile. She knew that he
might possibly be on the road to the
penitentiary, for the justice of the
peace had bound him over; but, some
how. she felt glad whenever she
looked at him. Was he a humorist
set in silence to cause laughter? II
must really go" she said, getting up.
He did not arise.
Must you go?" he inquired, with a
soothing regret in his voice. And then
he added: When are you coming
back
Coming back? | didn't say that
was"
Il know you didn't, and that's the
reason asked you.
She laughed. 1t was impudent of
him, but somehow, it pleased her,
why should come back"
ITO get detailed statement when
| prepare it,"
"Oh, are you going to do that?
don't quite understand; but whenever
a man is bound over by justice OF
the peace is it usual for him to make
detailed statement?"
1T is usual for me"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14

not pretend to have come tor sSa.e
ment. Boldly she declared that she
had come to beg his pardon for nav
ing said mean things about him. he
smiled, and begged her not TO thinA
Of it. He had not been Offended. he
deserved all that she had said
No; | was cruel, and you SO inno-
cent, too"
He laughed. Singular how inno-
cent some can be, isn't it, ne SAID
looking into her eyes.
She said yes, and looked down.
Then he spoke, and his voice was SO
solemn that it startled her. MISS
Smith, | made one confession, dion |
II"
Yes. you confessed your innocence,
and you were not guilty.
81 now have another confession to
make | was guilty"
"Oh, you don't mean it."
81 do mean it. | was scoundrei'
| sat here one day musing over the
fact that the whole world was ras-
cal and a swindle. needed S5,OOO,
and knew how could get the money
by wrecking a concern OF which
was the manager. | did it nicely
most delicately. was proud OF my
work. OF course, was indicted. l
knew that would be done. But also
knew that my work was so fine that
they couldn't prove anything And
they didn't. Now call me scoundrel,
and bid me goodby."
81 don't believe you," she gasped.
ITS true. But look here, have
Just squared up with the concern.
See this receipt He handed to her
a piece of paper The $4,000 had been
returned She handed back the pa
per and sat looking down. Il must
CO. she said. She got up, and he
followed her to the door was a
scoundrel, but I'm not now" he said.
Il despise myself for having been
weak. Something made me strong
you made me strong. Yes, love you,
and my love for you and dishonesty
could not go together. Until ! knew
you my soul was unfinished. 1t was
barbaric. You" The tears were on
her cheeks. And you feel sorry for
me, do your"
What's become of Miss SMITH
the city editor inquired
And reporter replied Married
that fellow Ferron."
The deuce she did"
copyright. 1914 by Daily story Pub. Coz
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14
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THE DEUCE she DID
BY oPlE READ.


Considering the fact that she was
young and handsome, she was re-
garded as exceptionally earnest. To
write for newspaper was her ambi-
ton, and all she wanted was a chance.
Finally chance came. John Ferron
had been charged with defrauding a
building association out of $4,000 The
amount was not large; Ferron was
not a prominent man; the case was
good only for stick full" and it was
given to the new girl. The suspect
ed culprit had been placed under
bonds and could be found at his board
ing house, the city editor told her.
She was elated. Instantly she had be-
come factor of the great city. She
thought of her home in the country,
the dull life, the daily complaint of
the neighbors, the dead eternity of
noneventfulness.
Ferron was in his room when a
servant brought card bearing the
name Of Miss Eva Smith" That was
all; nothing to indicate her business;
but at this Ferron took fright, sup
posing that she might be another one
OF those "defrauded' home-seekers.
He sighed dstressfully and, with the
resignation which comes when some.
times we have reached the limit of
calamity, he told the servant to let
her come in. The visitors fresh and
engaging face for a moment drove
calamity back into the dark corner
Ferron Topped out Of his chair and
invited her to sit down. She did,
with a smile, glancing about the
room, at the cheap books on a shelf,
at the picture of boy at a well,
drinking out of an old oaken bucket;
at stuffed owl on bracket. and
then she looked at Ferron. She had
expected to see an oldish man, lean
and fox-like. She was surprised to
see a young fellow, curly of hair and
handsome.
I'm afraid I've come on unpleas-
ant business" she said.
He smiled. mo matter what yoar
business may be, your coming is pleas
ant" he replied
Thank you"
mot at ALL
For time they sat looking at each
other. He cleared his throat Il be-
lieve you said something about un-
pleasant business"
Yes; am reporter, and"
rs that so unpleasant? If it is,
why don't you quit it,"
"Oh, reporting isn't unpleasant
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14
Our New Fruit Gardens.

Among the many perfectly beautiful
promises volunteered by our depart
ment of agriculture is one in respect
to the effect Of the Panama canal upon
fruit eating.
Peru, Bolivia and Ecuador have an
assortment Of climate that is almost
unmatched. By travelling a few hun
dred miles in these countries you can
change from midsummer to mid-winter
or the whole range of degrees between
these extremes This means that all
American fruits can be raised in these
countries; and the canal will make
their transportation to Chicago or New
York matter of only about ten days.
In these regions of South America
cherries ripen from November to Feb
ruary, peaches December to March,
prunes January to March, pears Feb
ruary to May and grapes January to
May or June. In short, just when our
native fruits are out Of season, such
fruits will be coming up through the
canal in refrigerator steamers. It's
enough to make ones mouth water
until the list of prices arrives.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14
Why They Take EN-,

Skids-We are off to spend ? nice
quiet holiday in the mountains.
Skittles-Why the gramophone and
banjo?
Skids-Oh, they're just to break the
darned stiffness of the evenings
Puck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14
Accomplishment MISSING.

Your boy has all sorts of athletic
training"
Yes" replied Farmer Corntossel.
But there's one line O physical cul-
ture he has missed | wish could
send him to some gymnasium where
he could learn to swing scythe with
out lookin' like lie was goin to cut
off both his feet"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14

Successful wireless telephoning has
been carried on in Germany and Aus.
tria over a distance of 800 miles.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-14

What's become of Miss SMITH
the city editor inquired.
And a reporter replied: Married
that fellow Ferron.
The deuce she did"
copyright 1914. by Daily story Pub. Coz
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
MoundsNiIIe Briefs

Harry Pryor. formerly OF this city.
but now Of Columbus, -. was visiting
friends and relatives here yesterday.
Benjamin Peabody has accepted
position at the City and County Bank
and will take up his new duties this
morning.
Fred Wright. barber at the Sears
shop on Third street. has resigned and
will be located at Wierton, W. Va. in
the future.
Elsewhere in these columns will be
found full particulars regarding the
compromise OF large local damage
suit.
Harvey wilsox OF this city is spend
Ing few days with friends and rela-
tives at Pittsburgh. Pa
Skating will be excellent on the lake
at the camp grounds to-day and a
large crowd will enjoy the sport.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Fish have re-
turned home from Charleston. where
they spent the past week visiting
relatives and friends
The four foreigners who we're in
Jured az the Mound mine by an explo-
sion or gas last week are getting
along nicely and will soon be able TO
leave the Glendale hospital
MT. and Mrs. Charles Peters and
family or Second street. who have
been III from ptomaine poisoning. are
improving nicely
Edwin Murphy formerly OF this
city. but now OF Pittsburgh. Pa. Is
spending a few days with relatives
and friends In this city.
W X. Litman. city street commits
sioner had a force OF men out put
week
Mr. and Mrs Howard Buseman re-
turned 10 their Iome on First street
from MorPantown last Saturday. after
spending the past two weeks visiting
Mrs. $. " Earlwine is confined 10
her home on Fourth street with an Hl.
ness.
Miss virginia Hubb- iq confined In
her home on Jefferson avenue vitb Az
attack of pneumonia
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
The WEATHER
CONDITIONS

WASHINGTON. Jan IS some
what unsettled weather will prevail
turine the hrst part ~ the week
over much Of the country. but the
latter part will be- generally fair. tho
weather bureau announced today in
Ite weekly forecast
East ~ the Missouri river the Of
hrial bulletin says. the weather will
Do unsettled with SHOWS or rain dur
nr much Of fhe week. except that rf
VIII ho generally fair durIuR Mon
DAY and Tuesday in fhn great cent.
f1l valleys and ON Tuesday and
"wednesday ln tho lake region and
rho Atlantic states
Tn tho r0ufh Tho weather will ho
unsettled Monday and Tuesday win
local rains followed bv generally
fair weather during tho remainder Of
the week
~ viii DO warmer Monday over
tho central portion OF the country
ana ON Tuesday boz tho east and
south 40 unusually cold weather is
indicated a' present for any portion
Of The county"
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
'MECHEN


The executive committee % the
Peoples Party ticket closed its entry
list Saturday evening with full
ticket nom top 10 bottom on the list
The Citizcns Improvement ticket will
probably close their list for nomina-
lions one dap this week. the exact
date being announced tomorrow even
ing. II is said that the Socialists OF
this town are planning 10 place a full
ticket In the held and viii announce
the list OF candidates one day next
week. Constable Logsisn OF the lower
part OF the city T. the most popular
choice for chief OF police on the PEG
pies party ticket and will likely re
celve the nomination over the present
chief. who il an aspirant for the Office
Tor the second time
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Y. NJ. c. 4. ACTIVITIES.

The Y. VI. g. \. shop meetings
winch are being held each week at the
different factories are proving do
Clded success and The meetings are
being wei attended. The meetings
which VIII be held this weeks are as
follows; Wheeling Can company to
day az noon Rev J. p TyenberRer
VIII be The chief speaker and this will
ne the first OF a series OF addresses
winch he VIII deliver az the factory
tach Monday Wednesday the shop
meeting will be held at the Hazel
Atlas Glass company AZ noon and Rev
W. :. Dysinl1r will deliver tho prin-
opal address. The Wheeling Mold
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Preached E.c.Il.n, s,,non

Rev. r.. II Shadduck. pastor OF the
FIRST NJ. r. church at Beckley. who is
ably assisting Rev. Mr. Fellers in the
REVEALS which have been in progress
AZ the First NJ +. church during tho
past three weeks. delivered a splendid
sermon last evening TO a very large
crowd. Inc subject for the evening
was Loss" and tho audience was
much pleased. Special music was ren.
dered by the Rev. Mr.. Shadduck and
MS family OF 1--WE. who are all talented
musicians. The meetings will con
tlnue this week and all are cordially
invited to attend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Mckierhrn Rriefr

The young daughter OF Mr.. and
Mrs. ii. III Lutes. who has been SER
iously III for the past few weeks is
recovering nicely.
The local lodge Knights Of Pythias
VIII meet tomorrow evening in regu-
lar semi monthly session. All are
requested 10 be present.
Mrs. Martin Tack has returned TO
her home at oil City after spending
the mast few days with friends and
relatives in this city
James Nuldrew is confined to his
home on Third street with a serious
Illness
Charles Tiff Is confined 10 mis-
home with serious ILLNESSES.
The Adult Bible Glass recently or
gantzet n the Christian church will
meet Tuesday evening in regular
session
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Second Han eeolns To.dav

The second semester OF the school
year wifi begin this morning. and SUI
perintendent Merrick expects a large
increase in the enrolment. There are
a number OF children in the city who
VIII be six years OF age before the
hrst OF April and they are eligible TO
start into school. The final eXamina-
lions for the first half were held last
week and the grading of the papers is
being done and results Will be known
the first OF this week. The first half
OF the year was very satisfactory and
better results arc expected OF the pu-
pills in the next half
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
To Give Organ Recital.

Arrangements have been complet-
cd for the organ recital TO be given
tomorrow evening In the auditorium
of the First NJ. +. church. J. Law
renee Erb. of Chicago. has been Sc
cured 10 give the recital and he
comes with the best OF recommends
lions. His ability as n musician Is
well known throughout the United
States. and local persons are fortu-
nate in having the opportunity OF
hearing him. Many tickets have
been sold for the affair and a very
large crowd is expected to attend.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
ARREST GAMBLERS.

Nh- dying squadron. composed OF
Detectives Cleary. Walker and Has
tings. made "a raid on the third floor
OF lJl6 Market street yesterday morn
ing and arrested the following men
ior gambling: Clyde Hoffman. pro
prictOr. Mike Salina: G.. 4 Mcconnell
John Carney. Charles Basey. Eddie
Stetson and James OLeary.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
To Pis, Shadvside

The local basketball Eve has ar
ranged Tor game 10 be PLAYED with
the strong Shadyside team one even
ing this week. The locals are fast
rounding into shape for the game. fol-
lowing their first victory over the
Union high school 1--WE last week. Prac-
tee viii be held each evening this
week preceding the next game and
several new candidates for the team
will be I'm uniform.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19

As = result OF the FIRE af the excel.
SLOT works Saturday morning. about
Inlry-nve phones - the Bell company
were put out OF commission ono
or tho company's largo cables burned
during the fire and many persons lin
thc East End were unable To- got eorv.
zoo al DAY Saturday. However. fla'
company had large forco Of men ON
me jon. and by lafe SATURDAY evening
gIcry phone vas In good working or.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19

since me IRE Of last Saturday morn
tnE many local persons have hrer
n'arq IN cypress Themselves regard
lnF INC system This cifv has BOZ vefffrr
lhe IRE department f0 -csnond mat
Hn alarm system shouts bo Installed
guy Inai ai once YES shown roncIua.
said that no less than ION memo
I.d 10 nft Tho station huf uer. rr
nI' This gave tho blaze "a r0of
= laIt and Dr. vac beyond control vrar
, pc department I'D arrive This ahoulr
oe gwen attention at tho next rrrfIrg
ofsihe city dads
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19

The Ohio Valley lodge No II
Brotherhood OF Trainmen will meet
tomorrow evening in regular month
" session at their headquarters IN
the Fisher building Many import
ant matters are 10 be discussed and
All members OF the organization are
earnestly requested to be present. \
social session will be held at tho
close OF the meeting.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19

Star will deliver the principal address
at the meeting
Tuesday az noon the Personal Work.
ers' league will meet at the Y. NJ G. 4.
building. where several matters OF I'm.
pOrtance will come up for discussion
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
To Resume This MornIno

The Fostoria Glass company large
glass plant will resume operations this
morning In full after being closed for
the past two weeks. during which time
many needed extensive repairs have
Deen made and an invntory OF the
stock was takn The companv have
on hle many orders and tho men en-
plOyed expect long. steady run. as
usual This plant employees over one
thousand persons. all residing I'm this
city, and business viii certainly be
much better following the resumption.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Maxine Prourcss

The large force OF employees Of the
Wheeling Traction company who
nave been working on the Narrows
below this city are making randi
pIoEress in removing a large portion
OF the nil and many carloads OF dirt
are being removed. The Narrows are
probably in better shane this winter
than they have been for many years
and the work Of preparing for slips
has been very satisfactory.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19

The nostrils and air passages are
the breeding places for germs. NOS
TRloLA kills the germs and prevents
as well as cures.
NOSTRIOLA costs but a trifle. Buy
a 2Sc tube (sixty days treatment) OF
your druggist and you'll never be
without Il in the future.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Nearing Completion.

Contractors Rulong and Burton are
making rapid progress on the large
new addition to the United States
Stamping company and will soon
have the building ready for occupan-
cy. The roof is being placed on the
large building now and within the
next few days the new machinery
which is here will be placed in the
plant. Many more employees viii be
needed at this plant and the add
ton IL just about as good to the
city as another plant.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Many Co Skatino

The artificial lake at the Mounds
Nihe campgrounds is in excellent
condition. for skating. following the
cold spell of the past 46 hours and
many local lovers OF this sport will
Journey TO the lake this evening.
This l. the nearest skating pond in
THIS section and all last week large
crowds from here enjoyed the spor,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Announced Next Number.

The Simpson Epworth League OF
the First VI. r. church have an
nounced the next number OF the Ly-
ceum course TO be given under It's
auspices. The Music Makers Quar-
tette" and the Maribaphone Band.
The above number is very highly
recommended and many tickets are
being sold for the affair. The AFFAIR
will be held as usual in the auditori-
um OF the Central school building
and all are cordially invited TO at
tend
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19

wood last week and played the mill
town boys 10 tie score. will play
their second game next Friday even
ing. The game will be played at
Shadyside with the Ohio town FIVE.
The local lads are making a good
showing. considering they have no hall
In this city TO practice. and il is prob
able that several new men will be
played in the next game. Curtis and
Meredith played the star game last
week
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19

The Ladies' Aid society of the Glen.
dals VI. y. church will give n "Krazv'
social Thursday evening at the home
or Mrs. Wallace Smith at Glendale A
splendid program has been arranged
TOT me ahair and all arc cordially in
vited 10 attend A silver Offering vrift
be taken NJ the door and a good time
Is assured
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1914-01-19
Proper Expression Of Apor.,is,io,

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or remarkable cures ~ coughs and
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lheir appreciation Of the good quaIi.
yes oi this well known remedy For
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