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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-01


nesting birds. the warbling brooks uni
ted In a welcome to the passing way
farer who loved them.
Outside of little bundle, usually
strung across his stout walking stick
and containing change Of linen and
o blanket, Sydney Blair had one other
possession OF some utility and value,
This was piano tuning key. He was
q natural musician. but the itinerant
minstrel caroling forth old-time lays,
was thing of the past. There were
many pianos in hamlets and farm
houses. From the profession of poet
In winter our good friend enacted a
broad transition to piano tuner at sum-
mertide.
He was a dreamer, his physical
wants limited. The heather formed a
sweetscented mattress, it was delight
to watch the stars across the curtain
Of night twinkle tired eyelids close.
Sydney simply strolled, talking to the
flowers, communing with free, grand
soul thoughts, composing poetry he
could not SELL 1t was tender solace,
however, to work over these and at
night repeat them to himself.
Once, at dusk-tide, Sydney, resting
under great gnarled oak, was aroused
by shrill echoing cry. He ran to-
wards the highway to observe three
rough-seeming fellows disappearing in
the dim distance. He stumbled over a
PROSTATE form. 1t was that of an old
man. His face was bedabbled with
blood. There was cruel cash at one
side Of his head. A button hole Of his
vest was torn apart, showing where
, his watch chain had been torn from
place. A pocket was turned inside out.
Evidently footpads had robbed this
victim.
Sydney ran to brook near at hand.
He soaked a handkerchief In water
and did all he could to remove the
traces Of violence from the insensible
man. Finally the latter sat up. He
put his hand confusedly to his head.
his eyes were somewhat glazed and
unsteady as they surveyed Sydney.
See, here" spoke the latter, who
are you and what has happened?"
The victim seemed to make a des-
perate effort to concentrate his
thoughts, failed and shook his head
blankly.
HIM" soliloQuized Sydney, bad
| blow. See here, old friend, | must get
you to a doctor"
The victim placidly allowed Sydney
to lead him to nearby village. There
doctor looked him over, plastered
up the wound on his head and ques-
toned him as to his home.
Il don't know" was the monotonoua
response.
Sydney had tuned piano that day
He secured lodging for his charge. He
himself slept in haymow. With the
morning the same cloud Of haziness
hung over the victim. All that morn.
ing Sydney led him about the vicinity
No one knew him. He was an utter
stranger to the district.
"ses here. said Sydney, what am
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-01

I going to do with you? What do you
want to do?'
Go with you," replied the old man,
simply. Il like the sunlight, the woods,
the birds. | feel rested, feel happy,
only forget what was"
All right, make you my partner"
said Sydney
The old man grew quite blithe and
laxative during the next day of idle
wandering. He was like a pleased
child. Some injury to his brain, it was
apparent, had blotted out the past.
sydney observed that he was an edu.
Gated man, his attire evidenced re-
spectability. There was not mark on
his clothing, not scrap Of paper
found to give the slightest clue as to
his identity.
Every morning and evening, how.
ever, the old man took from an inner
pocket an exquisite little medallion. It
held the portrait Of a beautiful girl.
He would gaze at 1t raptly for nearly
an hour. And then Sydney got to
sharing his mute alteration. The fair,
wistful features came to form an ideal
In his mind.
Like nomads those two passed along
the fower-fringed by-ways. Each day
the old man seemed to grow happier
and more contented with the careless,
joyous life.
One evening, while seated in little
wayside inn, Sydney struck up an ac-
quaintance with physician. He told
the story of the old man. The doctor
became Interested He examined the
patient.
There is depression of the SKULL"
he said. This mans memory can be
restored by surgical operation"
1t would cost fifty dollars, the doc
tor said, for he would have to call in
a surgeon. Sydney made arrangements
for the housing of his friend in the vii
lage. Then he started out tuning pi-
amos.
1t was glad, proud day for his good,
kind heart when he returned with the
money to pay for the operation
The doctor had predicted rightly
The operation concluded, the old man
rose up, new intelligence in his face.
He listened to the story of the doctor.
His eyes were filled with gratitude and
love as he was told of the noble sacri-
flee of the tramp poet.
Bring me check book" he said.
"and a pen"
His apparent within was gratified. He
scratched out Bank of Milton" substi-
tuted State Bank of Wareham,"
signed name-Henry Morse-and
handed the check to Sydney, filled in
for five thousand dollars.
Then came his story Of visiting some
land at distance, Of being assaulted
and robbed. Sydney must accompany
him home. A sorrowing daughter.
who mourned him as dead, greeted
him at his own palatial home. She
was the original of the cherished por-
trait, Eva Morse.
When all the beautiful story Of the
soulful fidelity Of Sydney Blair to q
stranger was told, gratitude shone In
those lovely eyes.
| And then love, and In the golden
days that passed by as joyful dream
the poet knew no more of loneliness
and deprivation. and neglect.
| Copyright. 1914 by w. G. Chapman.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-07-01
IN THE OPEN ROAD
BY GEORGE ELMER COBB.

All winter long Sydney Blair lived
in 6x10 room in a poor lodging
house. He did light housekeeping, so
light at times that heat, illumination
and even food were under eclipse for
days. 1t was then that he huddled
close under the bedclothes daytimes,
stealing out nights to gather up a
few morsels in his unique way.
He was poet at soul. AS to his ef-
fusions, only thrice in his life had he
received real pay from real publica-
ton. This had not broken him of the
poetic habit, however. He watched
the birthdays Of people. great festal
, events, all kinds Of occasions where an
acrostic. a tribute, an eulogium would
catch the fancy of the rich and bring
in few dollars for the effort.
The present winter had been hard
one for poor Blair. however. He was
obliged to write advertising doggerel,
and this discouraged him.
"Oh, for the time to hit the road"
; he pinned, and with the first venture
some robin reported in the city parks
the tramp poet began his annual
hegira to the shrines of nature.
Once a year his soul swelled. 1t
was when, as now, he turned his face
from the turmoil, dust and hollow eX-
element of the city. 1t seemed to him
as though he was passing into new
life, as the sprouting grass of the coun-
| tryside, the budding moss flowers, the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06

The general commanding was forty
years old. a regular army officer and
a rigid disciplinarian. He believed
that the presence of women with an
army only encountered it and detract-
ed from it's efficiency.
Il have a mind to bring my wife
down." said Barrows, 'if l can find
some farmers wife outside the camp
limits who will take her in. No one
outside the family she lives with need
know she's my wife"
IF the old man finds it out he'll pre-
fer charges against you for disobedi-
ence of orders, and it will so hard
With you.''
Barrows made no reply to this, but
the desire to see his wife was very
strong in him, and the next time he
rode out of camp it was with a view
to finding a Judgment for her. Not
far from the chain of guards there
lived Mrs. Claybourne, a widow with
several children. Barrows called on
her, told her of his desire to see his
wife and asked the widow if she would
not give her lodgment for a brief sea-
son The request vas granted, and
Barrows wrote for his wife to come
south.
One day a couple of weeks later Gen
eral Chubb while riding by the Clay
bourne house saw Mrs. Barrows sit
ting on the veranda doing fancy work.
The lady was a very pretty woman,
and the general was much pleased with
her appearance. On returning to camp
he called one of his aids to him and
said:
There is u house about a mile from
camp on the turnpike leading west
ward, a white house with green blinds.
Learn who lives there and report the
information to me-"
The general gave the order in a tone
to indicate that he suspected there
were arms concealed in the house or
it was a rendezvous for spies or was in
some way p%rejudicial to the Union
cause. The aid made the inquiries and
reported that the place was owned and
occupied by Mrs. C%laybourne; that she
was a sympathiZer with the COnfeder-
ate cause, but so far as could be learn
ed not disposed to interfere in the
struggle. The general received the re-
port without comment, and the aid re-
tired.
The next afternoon General Chubb,
attended by a single orderly. rode out
to the Claybourne place. Mrs. Bar
lows, who, having no duties, spent
much of her time on the veranda do
ing fancy work. was in her usual seat
when the general rode up. He had
been pointed out to her by her hus-
band. who had cautioned her if she
should meet him not to reveal her iden-
tity. When she saw him stop at the
gate. turn his horse over to his order
ly and come up the walk she was
much frightened. Nevertheless she
pulled herself together to meet the
issue.
Mrs. Claybourne" said the general,
raising his hat.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Automatic Hone For Sharp
ening Scissors.

A hone with an automatic guide that
holds the blade of a pair of shears in
the right position by means of a
clamping and pressure spring has been
placed on the market and appears to
be simple in operation and sure in re.
suits. The base upon which the car
riage slides is of steel and SO arrang-
ed that the carriage can move only 80
far. A clamped guide holds the blade
CT the shear ut the right angle upon
the surface of the hone. Once fixed
in position. the shear is moved back
and forth until properly sharpened, as
the springs give the requisite pressure
and hold the blade rigidly while hon
ing.-Popular Mechanics.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06

No. Is
! Thereby Hangs a Tale
By EDWARD DIXON

During the war between the states
a division of the Union army under
General Chubb was placed at the juno
ton of two railroads in Tennessee to
protect the roads and keep open the
line of communications Of the main
army farther south. 1t was the spring
season in that region-March. The sun
shone warm, the buds were opening,
the birds building their nests-indeed,
nature was awakening.
Two oficers-Lieutenant Colonel John
Barrows and Major Alec Stewart
were riding on a road just beyond the
limits of the encampment.
Il wish our wives were here" re
marked Major Stewart.
THE general won't allow a woman
in camp on any pretext. He's issued
an order to that effect"
II know that. What can you expect
of an old bach?"
Now. these officers were both young
men and had recently been married
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Kitchen Kinks,

Stoneware and earthen ware absorb
fats and therefore retain their odors.
All fats, therefore. should be kept in
tin OF glass.
Hot water sets grease, sc grease
spots should be washed with cold wa
ter, which hardens the grease and
makes it easy to remove.
Use vinegar instead Of water to thin
paste and the paste will not spoil.
A cloth wet with camphor will re-
move white spots from furniture.
TO remove rust from a knife plunge
the blade into an onion and leave it an
hour; then polish in the usual way.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Hooks and Eyes.

Many amateur sewers have trouble
in sewing hooks and eyes on neatly
and having them match. Sew your
hooks or first, put the garment on;
then have some one place the pins
right where the hook will catch over
them as if they We're fat eyes; then
unlock the garment. Be careful not
to misplace the pins, and sew on the
eyes where the hooks hooked over the
pins.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Oven Stew,

Try an over stew some day when the
top of the stove is occupied. Use two
or three pounds Of beef shin, and have
the meat from the bone into small
pieces, scrape off the marrow, put into
a kettle, and in 1t brown first the meat,
then an onion and q carrot, cut in
cubes. Dredge all these with salt and
with Drowned flour. Add one or two
whole cloves, half a cupful of toma-
toes or tomato ketchup, put in the
pieces Of bone and cook in the over in
a deep pan for about four hours, add
ing potatoes, cut In cubes. an hour be-
fore serving.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06

sentatives of thirty-siX foreign nations
and the highest Gignitaries of this gov
crnment. filled the great east room to
witness the marriage of Miss Jessie
Wilson to Francis b. Sayre. In spite
Of it's official setting. the latest White
House wedding was a strictly family
affair. Fewer than 100 persons were
present, and they We're confined almost
exclusively to close relatives Of bride
and bridegroom and the members of
the cabinet and their respective fami-
lies.
Doubtless the troubled condition of
public affairs had its effect in lessen.
ing public interest in the wedding and
combining the scope Of the ceremony
Itself. for. though in this case Il cabin
ct minister married q daughter of the
PRESIDENT, the wedding attracted moth
ing like the attention and comment
aroused by the marriage of Miss Jes-
sic Wilson to a comparatively obscure
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
SprinkIinu the Clothes,

Sprinkling the clothes before they
are taken from the line will save q
great deal of work. Just before I'M
pinning them from the line sprinkle
them evenly with a clean whiskbroom,
which should be kept for that purpose.
Now take out the pins on the sheets
and tablecloths and draw the lower
edges perfectly even. They may even
ly and readily be folded for ironing be-
fore they are put in the basket.-Coun-
try Gentleman.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Raisjn Sauce.

A delicious substitute for milk and
sugar on the morning cereal is made
from raisins. 1t is easily digested by
weak stomachs. Take Il pound of large
r%aisins, add a cupful of sugar, cover
with water and stew them all day.
Strain and add a teaspoonful of lemon
juice to the liquid. When cool it is
ready for use.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Removing Paint From Glass.

If mortar " paint has been spatterr
ed on the window glass it car be re-
moved with boiling hot vinegar ap~
piled with a heavy cloth, and after
the paint or mortar is entirely remov-
ed the window should be washed in
the regular manner.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Mutton Broth.

Remove the fat and skin from two
pounds of the neck Of mutton. Cut the
meat into small pieces, breaking the
bones, place In a saucepan or q Scotch
bowl. pour over a quart of water and
let stand for an hour. Then heat near
ly to the boiling point and let remain.
there for two hours, then strain.
through q coarse sieve.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
LATEST WHITE HOUSE BRIDE.
The Wedding Ceremony Was In Mark

The Wedding Ceremony Was In Mark
ed Contrast to the Preceding One.
With the marriage Of Miss Eleanor
Randolph Wilson, youngest daughter
of he president of the United States
and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson, to William
Gibbs Mc.Adoo, secretary of the treas
ury. on May Z, another important event
was added to the social history Of the
White House.
The ceremony was in marked con-
traSt to that Of less than six months
ago, when 400 guests, including repre-
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
MEXICANS MINE RAILWAY.
Preparations Made by Federals t.
Blow In Line to CAPITAL.

Blow Up Line to Capital.
Information has ono from Vera
Cruz to the war department that the
Mexican federal troops have mined the
railroad tracks from Vera Cruz to Mex
leo City, preparatory to destroying the
road in the event that the American
forces attempt Il march on the capital.
The mines are reported to be located
half a mile apart. and Mexican soldiers
have been detailed to light the fuses
should hostilities eventuate. These
preparations and the throwing up Of
d~efenseS. which are daily making the
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Grease Stained Floors.

Grease stains "a be removed from
the floors by making a mixture Of a
quarter of a pound each Of pearl ash
and fuller's earth and n quart Of boil
ing water. This should be spread on
the floor and left there for twenty.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06

ltESQUE POINT ON IdE WlNDlNS
RAILWAY.
position of the Mexican federal troops
stronger, are a source Of worry to Cen
eral Funston.
The road from Vera Cruz to Mexico
City. 263 miles long. is beset at many
points with danger spots amid grand
and imposing mountain scenery. From
Vera Cruz. which lies four feet above
sea level. it rises to dizzy heights Of
more than u mile and a half above the
towers of the seaport. The railroad Is
rich in tunnels and short. sharp turns
amid the mountains and crawls rever-
beratingly over narrow and dangerous
bridges spanning cl,asms and gorges
Of diZzying depths,
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
Roasted

Roasted walnuts make a welcome
change. Shell them, put in a pan with
a little butter. sprinkle with salt and
place in a moderate oven. stirring occa-
%Sionally.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
MUSHROOMS.
. USHROOMS contain nourishment

taxi USUROOMS contain nourishment
IVH in u very digestible form. They
are useful for combining with
other foods, though they may be served
alone in many tempting forms.
Baked In Shells.
Deviled MushroomS.-Chop a quart
Of mushrooms. season with salt and
pepper and lemon juice. Let stand for
a few minutes, then add the yolks of
two hard boiled eggs with two raw
and a tablespoonful of butter. Fill
baking shells with the mixture, cover
with buttered crumbs and set in oven.
Bake until brown, then serve.
Mushrooms With Cream.-Take a
pint Of prepared mushrooms. put in an
agate or porcelain lined saucepan and
let them heat and simmer in their
own juice for about fifteen minutes.
Then add Il tablespoonful of butter
blended we'll with the same amount of
flour mixed thoroughly and add half
q cupful of good sweet cream. Season
to taste with salt and pepper and stir
well. Let it boil. Then remove from
the fire and stir in the beaten yolk of
an egg, adding Il tablespoonful or two
of sherry. Serve at once.
A Combination Dish.
Mushrooms With Macaroni.-Take
one pint of water, one small onion. a
sprig of celery, juice of half a lemon.
teaspoonful of salt and one-quarter as
much pepper and place in a saucepan.
When it boils add a quart of mush-
rooms and boil five minutes. Beat
three eggs and stir in on taking from
the fire. Have ready half a pound Of
boiled, blanched and drained maca-
roni. Put a layer in bottom of baking
dish. then a layer of the mushroom
mixture, then more macaroni and thus
continue until the dish is full. Bake in
Il hot oven.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06

1our hours, ana rnen n moor snouIo
be washed with hot water in which
washing soda-a little Of it-has been
dissolved.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06
SOCIETY DIRECTORY.

CHAPTER OF ROSE CROIX-Langdon Chap
ter No 2, holds regular communications on
the first and third Thursdays of each month
at the Masonic Temple.
WILLIAM FLACK, w. M.
RoRERT Work, Secretary.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1914-08-06

LODGEOF PERFECTION.-Langdon Nos;
holds regular communications on the first and
third Thursdays of each month at the Masonic
ROBERT WORK, Sec'y.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-29
APPRAISALS OF ESTATES,

WALTER n, HENDERSON June -
,tlN; net tl5."6, The Two brothers aId
two sisters ,r- bclsnciaries. Assets: be
posts. So: rersous'ify. fall. stocke' s25
and ~" publication, Of1-ial Guide ~ tbc
.,aboIr- AT Line Railway. apprais,I at
WILLIAM HALLocK. professor n phys.
I.a o. Columbia University (Nay ~. 1919:
"et. 80 GO. SIR Georgia Ar.es Hallcct
vile. aud tao lauShters are benenciaties
N-s"te. Deposits. 1922. HE Insurance. .l4Ol,;
.Alary due. suc. l,ya'ues sue cu "DuT s.
y -ios,' $40, ard library ar. furniture.
'NNIE. NJ sREEN June q. 1879: not.
,l.Ha There w,rl tVcY,,- two iea.lciarle.
800 relative. Assets. Promises IL Wesbirr,
"7,.i'a. Bronx County ,-.99. and Ic,-slts
LAwRENcE Y CoNovER Jul, Ii. 1919,
rfi H|.i-. Charles j.. Conover son. ami
,~i Assets. E5uity g. -; Ia Ten 'j bSi,s
and 'o'. north side E1e' iGist ST.. near
W .'r"~s A. fhe b-oaN. appraised ~ 81
60 G,lgii'y 'l.'i PREMISE spIJh sf-
ai praised 80 500. -~-e.srn,rI- rrlo.r'in.,
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~, '-. N''l r''''na.ty. 500. stocl,s. ri
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eh'.-r-. ie."fnc. 'r,e-. A.s,.s: Iorse'iol
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corr spOuirrt. banker and ruIlroaI ,rfclai
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- liis LIDO Fore CclhIrg. in:gfife an a.
nuY o. q 10 r. PLACED lt S%.lto Tr,ar
n'eoe' receive ilS - each and there arr ~,
i.e--st1 OF $50 each 20 fIt-nIs The Inner
a. Association TO- the Adyancemsll. 81
science q al Che Carnegie Institute uf Wash
inEtul, j.. C.. -re each given SifT8s THE
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JOSEPH " TERSANDIZ Iure g. si9
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All other 4-1l q ... So ~. l.l.l.s :kc
estate 'nsotFn. .
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-29
MECHANICS LIENS.
Manhattan.

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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-10-29
Four Structures Adjoining
Eighth Avenue Corner
Held at 100000.
57TH ST. DWELLING
BOUGHT BY INVESTOR
New Owner May Alter Premises
for Business Purposes
Sells Lot in Bronx.

The four s'> story apartment houses
q. a4q 10 25- West nth ST., on plot
i4tNlUo feet. adjoining the northeast
corner 90. c1th ave- have been SOFA
b., LOUIS Gr..ab'att
Tho property. which hss been held
, >oooOo5. was sold by J. p. Fiuneran
and Lou. r. Lovcustein, in charge OF
tbs uptown office Of Goods,e, Perry q
" 4 Berviu & Co. nave sold for
tro estate o. Louis DC be6isn the ioer
..torV and basement dwelling az l65
Nest S7tb IT., on lot 9lS1o0;0. The
BUYER IL Louis p. Chslif. who has pur-
rhesed il for investment snd may alter
q. for business purposes. Mr., Chsiif
was represented by Oscar Englsnder
20 attorney.
ia. o5v50 feet. On the north eide Of
i42d ST.. 623 feet east Of Willis av., for
Minnie PfeiFer 10 Piecsrelli Brothers.