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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-06

want to see If you can sell me set Of
Dickeray."
II suppose I could" replied the book
agent, obviously, but don't believe a
busy man like you will ever have time
to read It. Why don't you wait until
you have retired from business life and
then decide whether you are still in.
terested?"
II must have It," said the busy man,
sharply II want something nice in
crushed levant, with gold tops and all
that; limited edition de luxe, If you
have it."
Wont 1t be somewhat of a drain
on your purse?" suggested the book
agent This paying for books month
after month becomes monotonous. A
man may think it a triae at the start,
but after the first six months It gets
on his nerves. Why not go to regu-
lar store and buy your set Of Dickeray
in cloth at cash price for about one.
sixth Of what can offer your"
"Oh, all right" growled the busy
man. Have 1t your own way. But
I'm sorry to have taken up your time"
"Oh. that's nothing" said the book
agent Some day you may have a
real need Of something In my line and
then I'll be glad to sell 1t to you. Good
morning!"-Frank M. O'Brien, in the
New York Press.
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HER OWN SWEET SELF
BY ROBERT M'cLENNAN.

It had been her fate to be seen by
him always at disadvantage-and
she resented her fate fiercely. In fact,
she was all wrapped up in plans OF
which he was the central figure.
OF course she was q most ridicu.
lously juvenile figure Of girl. No
body-excepting her own people and
the playmates of her childhood
would believe she was grown-up per.
son. At least they all affected to be-
lieve that she was a mere child and
treated her with the freedom and con-
descension of that estate. Why, the
men actually kissed her as greeting
and everybody called her little girl
or some other abhOrrent and BELT
Ting title. Her resentment had been
growing for a long time, but it burst
into white flame that summer when
he appeared on the scene. Not that
she cared for him, excepting in q
most impersonal way, but for all that
1t CALLED her very soul to have him
treat her like a child.
She was interested in him-indeed,
who was not, and who had not the
right to be? One privilege the clergy
always have-the interest and care
and attention of the women, young
and old, little and big, rich and poor
Indeed, II the ladies did not look after
the clergy who in the world would?
So. in common with all the rest of
the girls in the camping party, Elsie
was interested in the grave and hand
some young clergyman who had
Joined them at the invitation Of one
of the young men-a college chum-
in the hope that season in the
woods would restore the steadiness to
his nerves and the redness to his
blood, which had been so sadly Slapped
during those trying years since he
had quit college to try to build up
church in one of the poorest dis
trtcts of the great city. And the
dangerous shade and the lazy life
were doing their work and the color
was again in Morton Graham's face
ana the ginger mad come back into MS
stride and the old whimsical express
sion into his tired eyes.
Now Elsie had conceived a most
romantic idea regarding the Rev. Nor
ton Graham the instant she set eyes
upon him. He was young, ardent, am
bilious and devoted to his calling. He
plainly needed wife-a helpmate to
care for him and cheer him on in his
climbing Of the heights. Plainly he
never would have sense enough to real.
ize this need himself, therefore some
one else must attend to 1t for him.
Therefore Elsie determined to assume
the task herself
She spent many sleepless nights
and brain-racking days in her pursuit
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-06
PENDANTS FOR THE DAY
Tassel TrImmlngs Are the Mos,
lar, Owing, Perhaps, to In.
Present Novelty.

Tassel-trimmed pendants arr
idly becoming the accepted now
daytime jewelry. On the long !
composed of jet, black enamel OIL
beads-sometimes alternating vi
bochons in mother-of-pearl, cryyI
ivory-are round, square or dia,
shaped pendants in similar mat
from which depend long tass.I
beads, silk floss or narrowest crI
ribbon. Some of these tasseI:
quite full, while others are rema,!
slender.
Sapphires set in silver or pla1
form the pendants from which
tassels in beads Of the same me-,
and which hang from neck chai
bars Of the metal separating
strings of imitation jewels. E
charming effects are produced
yellow topaz and dull silver ani
jade and jets.
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of this problem-and the further she
got into 1t the more hopeless 1t ap
peared. At first any one OF the girls
appeared to be plenty good enough fol
him, but as the days went by the circle
of eligibles narrowed rapidly.
In the meantime, however, Elsie Ia
bored assiduously and bravely. She
arranged the most seductive teteA
tetes in the stern of the boat, the
most romantic moonlight rambles. the
most lonesome fishing trips, always
managing to get the Rev. Morton
paired with the particular girl she had
in mind for him on that particular day
|. But, alas! it all appeared to be In
vain. Nothing definite seemed to come
of it, and as the season waned Elsie
was distinctly impatient and cross
about the entire affair.
In the meantime she necessarily had
been thrown into daily contact with
the Rev. Morton Graham and 1t had
been her Indictment destiny always to
be at disadvantage. At first she did
not care at all; then she was simply a
trifle annoyed. For, after all, what did
she care? She was interested in him
only to the extent Of securing Tor him
a wife. Why, indeed, should she care
how she personally appeared to him.
And yet she was annoyed and finally
it came to be the source Of great
humiliation and shame to her.
Just so sure as she sneaked out in
front Of her own tent and hidden by
the flowers and foliage at that, after
her bath and with her hair down to
dry In the sun, in loose wrapper, Of
course he must needs come along and
stop to admire the foliage and the
flowers and catch her red-handed, look.
ing like a perfect fright And when
the pony threw her and she landed in
a most humiliating heap at the side Of
the road with her skirts principally
over her head, of course he must be
the one to rush to her rescue, arrange
her skirts as best he could and try
to soothe her like some tired child.
Oh. how she hated him for it.
Then when they went to the dance
at the village hotel, the night Archie
and Tom and Ted were called to town
and only the older fellows. and they
mostly engaged, we're there, of course
the Rev. Morton Graham must rescue
her from the most embarrassing WALL
flower position she ever had expert.
enced and taken her out for an Ice
and a walk under the trees on the vii.
lage street. Yes, and he even had
danced with her, a most decorous
square dance, but she had not failed
to notice that he danced extremely
we'll and was very graceful. But all
the time he had regarded her with
those whimsical eyes, and she resent
ed the expression Of amused interest
with all the strength Of her nature.
But the very limit was reached
when. despite the advice of all the
party. and particularly Of the young
clergyman-indeed, it was his advice
that drove her to it-she insisted on
going in swimming with storm COM
ing up and was caught in the storm
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and swept out into the lake despite
every effort she could make.
: OF course it was the Rev. Morton
who dashed into the water and grabbed
her Just as she was about strangline
with the great waves and took her to
shore in his strong arms. Even though
she wanted to laugh at his bedraggled
broadcloth, the quizzical expression in
his blue eyes maddened her beyond en-
durance, and she sputtered like half.
drowned chicken.
He carried her up into the green
fringe just beyond the reach Of the
waves and set her down with great
gentleness.
you will be all right in few min
utes," he said, cheerily.
II hate you," she responded with
tears in her eyes.
"Why?" asked Graham, gravely
turning a keen glance on her which
sent the color to her cheeks and
caused her to drop her eyes.
Because I had made the incest
plans for you," she replied, land you
are obstinate-and stupid-and hor-
rid"
Dear me, not so bad as that" he
replied, with genuine distress in his
fine features. Come, little one, what
is it l have done? Wherein have l
offended the princess"
He shot glance Of admiration at
her which deepened the color in her
cheeks. Indeed, she was we'll worth
the glance as she sat there all huddled
up In her dripping bathing suit which
chung to her dainty form fast enough
to suggest the perfect outlines. Even
a clergyman must admire the perfec-
ton of nature, you know.
"You won't marry anybody" she
retorted. Here have spent all sum-
mer trying to pair you of with Emma
or Nell or Agnes or-or any Of the
girls, and you only blunder along and
find me in all kinds of humiliating po-
sitions."
But my dear GIRL" replied Graham,
Il could not fall in love with those
girls, for am in love with another
girl"
She was silent for moment, look
ing out into the storm with unseeing
eyes.
And you never let me know" she
said. reproachfully. Then breathless-
ly: who Is it,"
Your own sweet SELF" he said,
reaching for one of the wet little
hands. "And all the blessed summer
you have not given me a chance to
talk with you excepting when l was
fortunate enough to find you in
trouble. I have found myself packed
on with one Of the other girls and
never knew how 1t happened-until
Just now. l had hoped perhaps you
might find 1t in your heart to love
me and make my life one long dream
OF joy-but I suppose l am too old
and serious-and-"
Just then the rest of the party burst
upon them with wraps and rubber Cos.
samers and things.
well. II there isn't the preacher
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-06

holding hands with Elsie" cried
Emma with a shrek Of laughter.
please explain at once, sir, how you
make such conduct comport with your
CLOTH"
Graham flushed to his temples and
his lips trembled. Before he could
frame and answer Elsie spoke up
clearly and without a tremor in her
voice:
Because she Is to become his wife"
she said.
Graham drew a long breath and
placed an arm about the shivering
form in the bathing clothes and threw
a glance Of triumph at the party.
"Oh." said Emma.
Copyright. by Daily Story Pub. Co..
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-06
BOOK AGENT AS HE ISN'T
Fable In Words Of One or Moro sylla
bles That 10 Credited to New
York Man.

You nave sent for me-" said the
book agent, entering the busy mans
Office.
Yes. yes" said the busy man.
Have chair. please. Shan't keep you
long"
II can come some other day. II you
prefer" said the book agent, edging
toward the door.
mo, no" cried the busy man. 81
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and cost 5000.
Willis-Must be some picture.
Mrs. Willis-It is.
Willis-What's it's name?
Mrs. Willis-Name? It isn't i,
ing picture; it's a new dress.-p,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-06
Mixed.

Mixed.
Mrs. Willis-It has 5000 feet of film
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-06

Evening Telegram Building
First House on Main Street % At the
Head Of Things
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-08
First National Bank Susbends;
London Failure a Partial Cause
The First National Banks Suspension

The unfortunate suspension OF the First Nation
al Bank is blow to Pensacola which every citizen
would have wished to averted.
The officers and stockholders of the bank will be
the worst sufferers and they will have the sympathy
OF the entire public in their present misfortune. The
public will also hope that the affairs of the bank may be
adjusted make early resumption Of business
possible.
The depos1tors will, from present indications, be
paid in full though just how complete payments
be made will depend how long it requires to
convert the banks into cash. The bank
has hand great deal than the required
by law and this with its convertible assets ought
make early payment Of depositors possible
So far the other banks concerned. they
probably in better condition to weather
than they today. Proftn2 by the example OF the
failure OF the Pensacola State Bank short time ago
and by Tightening business conditions throughout the
secton they have been prepared any emergency
There is just much money in Pensacola today
there yesterday last week or last month. While
business may experience hitch here and there in read
justng itself TO the slightly changed conditions, will
still pursue the tenor OF its way.
What Pensacolians want do today IS buck up
pay all the bills they can, economic ali they and
keep faith their city and section The turning point
to good times is not far ahead.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-08
THE PRESIDENT
GIVES CANDY TO
MANyCHILDREN
MR.. WILSON DEMONSTRATED HIS
FoNDNEsS FOR CHILDREN BY
DISTRIBUTING BOXES OF CAN
DY TO LITTLE FRIENDS WHICH
he HAS MADE.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Pass Christian, Miss. Jan. 7.-Presi =
dent Wilson today demonstrated his
fondness for children by assuming the
role Of & belated Santa Claus ana dis
tributing boxes of Christmas candy
to the youngsters along the route Z. ON
the GG1fport golf links. Since coming
friends with the children who daily
have run to their front gates to wave
greetings 20 the nations chief execu-
tive.
Today there wers many expressions
of delighted surprise at homes along
the way when the big " hite House
automobile stopped and a secret SER
vice man appeared at the door with
a box of candy under his arm. q
present from the president TO his lit
tie friends.
Frequen Iy the children in their &c
stacy, forgot TO say anything until
reminded by their mothers to say
thank you 10 the man"
The president was delighted with
his role of santa Claus" When news
Of Mr. Wilson's generosity sprea 8
among the children. 1t became known
that ulspy Of the youngste4s who do
not live along the route 70 the golf
course were disappointed. They were
promised, however, that they would
not be overlooked and thai the sup
ply OF candy at the presidential cot
tage was sufficient to meet all de-
mands.
The president played a good game of
golf today. the weather being excel
lent. He returned to the cottage here
early, read yfor an afternoon OF work.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-08
SEvENWILLSBY
NINE PROMOTER
ARE ENOW ONF|LE
EACH DOCUMENT REVOKED THE
ONE PRECEDING IT, AND ALL OF
THEM TELL QUITE A STORY OF
The MAKERS DIFFERENT
MOODS.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York, Jan. Seven wills. the
number and manner Of their prepara
ton telling the story Of the growth OF
the fortune OF several million dollars
from q small beginning OF Warner Van
Norden. banker and mine promoter.
who died January /, were yesterday
fled in the surTogate's court. The
first will was made In New Orleans
In 1870 and The last in New York IN
December 1912. Each document re-
voized the one which preceded it.
The Wills show that while at one
time Mr.. Van Norden had assets of at
least So, 000, 900 at the time he decided
to make q final will his two sons,
Theodore Langdon Van Norden and
Warner Mcntagnie Van MOI den had
come mo possession of almost all his
remaining estate
Il also is disclosed that Mr.. Van
Nordeu requested his son, Warner, who
has been enga ged in missionary work
in China to return 100000 which had
been advanced to him.
The last will directs that this sum,
If paid, shall be divided between Theo-
6ore Langdon Van Norden and Miss
Cora Van Norden, z daughter. The
sixth will provided for trust funds for
his children totaHng about S3,o00.o0O
hit these were set aside in the seventh
which showed the changed condition of
Mr.. Van Eorden'S finances, saying IN
part:
for the reason that heir shares already
have been given them and the amount
IN cash IS more than die possessed
of .
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-08
MANY IMMIGRANTS A7E
IN QUARANTINE STATION

New York. Jan. Two hundred
and fifty immigrants, Turks and Sy-
rians were removed from the Fabre
line Steamship Roma on her arrival
here today and transferred to Roff-
man island for observation. A case
of typhus fever broke. out on the ship
during her Voyage from MarseiIles.
Thirty others on board had high tenn
peTatures. They We're placed in the
isolation hospital. The other passen-
gers will be held for observation four
teen days and the vessel will be disin-
Fected.
DF. J. O'ConnelI, health officer of the
port. issued a statement today saying
the public need not be alarmed over
the prospect Of an epidemic of typhus
fever resulting from the case on the
Roma
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-08
THE NEW YORK
ASSEMBLY HAS
BEENCONVENEO
THADpEUS c. SWEET WAS Sc
LEcTED FOR SPEAKER BY Re
PUBLICAN CONFERENCE WHICH
ADJOURNED AT EARLY HOUR
OF THE MORNING.
BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Albany, n. Y, Jan. T.-Thaddeus c.
Sweet, & paper manufacturer of Os-
wego. n. Y, was selected for speaker
of the New York state assembly by q
republican conference at 3 O'Clock this
morning after g seven-hour session
All the five candidates pledged their
support to Sweet when he received :
ma jority on tn goth Ballot.
Hinman of Albany in the lead with
ballot Hinman threw his votes over to
Sweet.
The selection Of g speaker was the
mishing. Two candida es declined to
enter 8 parry caucus but finally con-
sented to the substitution OF an open
conference"
The principal business before the
lower house when IL convened later
was adoption Of new rules. Numerous
char ges in the rules were proposed by
progressives and democrats Some Of
the changes were not otjec iona BILE to
the majority but others the republicans
insisted were two radical and would
trans .er TOO much power from the
speaker to individual members.
Gov. Glyun's first message to the
new legislature was presented AT noon
II dealt solely with finances and de-
scribed the present situation OF the
state treasury as an acute one. He
urged drastic economies, by Topping of
(COntinued on PAGE Txol
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by ASSOCIATED PRESS.


Washington, Jan. when President
Wilson and John Lind. the presidents
special representative in Mexico, con-
ferred on the scout cruiser Chester off
Pass Christian, Miss. Lind expressed
the belief that the United States wait
ing policy toward Mexico was assured
of success. Word has reached official
Washington to this effect. The presi-
dent is said to be well pleased with
Iind's report Measures are IN pre-
paration for the new conditions. should
Lind's prophecy be correct. and prob
ably would include Inquiries directed
to the factionaI leaders who might
undertake a pro- isionaI government Of
Mexico. The severity and long con-
tinuance of the battles at Ojinasa. on
the border, leads the war, department
officials TO the conclusion there must
be a weak spot in the besieged fed
erals. The federals are cut off from
the world at every other point by the
rebels.
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-08
Gutter FINDS
THE OERE[|CT
TANkSTEAMER
CAPTAIN OF REVENUE CRAFT NO
TITLES THE DEPARTMENT THAT
he PROPOSED TO DESTROY
WRECK, AS 1T WAS DANGEROUS
TO NAVIGATIoN.
By ASSOcTATED PRESS

New York. Jan. THE derelict Of
the tank steamship Oklahoma-the fore
part OF the vessel-which went TO
pieces on Sunday fifty miles south of
Sandy Hook was found yesterday by
the revenue cutter Seneca. A wireless
message from Capt. c. z. Johnson of
the Seneca stated that he would de-
stroy the derelict today as it is in the
path of transatlantic travel. Tonight
the message added, the Seneca would
start for. New York bringing the bod
les of three members OF the crew of
. the Oklahoma which he took from a
life boat. Capt. Johnson identified two
bodies by means OF papers as those
OF William Smith. steward and Johan
Carlson, deckhand. The third body is
unidentified.
Prompt recognition OF the bravery
OF the officers OF the Booth liner Greg
DRY, who saved the lives OF Eve mef
OF the Oklahoma, was made last night
when invitations were issued to din
ner to be held in their honor by the
New York Press club Friday night
Officers Buck, Williams and Roberts
who went over the vessels side and
rescued the floundering seamen, will De
the center Of attraction.
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BY ASSOCIATED PRESS.

Washington. Jan. when Presi-
dent Wilson returns to Washington
early next week, he will find Attorney
General McReynolds prepared to take
up in detail all the p. opposed "trusI
legislation" which has appeared in the
form Of bills In congress during the
last nine months.
A comprehensive summary OF these
bills, comprising some portions OF
every measure that has appeared on
the congressional horizon in that time
has been prepared by the department
Of justice and Is now in the hands or
@. c. Todd, the trust buster" When
Mr.. Todd has gone into the subject
of trust legislation thoroughly the di-
gest Of the bills viii be given the at
The Pensacola journal. (Pensacola, Fla.) 1898-1985, 1914-01-08
President and Attorney General to
Take Up Proposed Trust Legislation

torney general and by the time the
president returns his principal law ad-
wiser will be ready to give his opin-
ions on the value of action in con-
gresS.
That President Wilson's special mes
sage on the trust question will be de-
liversd soon af er consress convenes
next week is the general belief in off,
cial circles. Some OF the best Informed
expect the president will take notice
of the recent action OF J. P. Morgan
& Co. in Withdrawing from many di-
rectorships.
Administration officials pointed out
that the action OF the Morgan house
was in direct line with all the presi-
dents u1<srances on the question OF
big BUSINESS beginning with a speech
in ChkAa@ before his eIectioD-