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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15

Mr.. Ramsdale looked up and half
smiled at the pretty dark face looking
at his wife. Both women nodded and
the conductor called: All aboard"
Mr.. Ramsdale hurriedly kissed his
wife and swung on the step. His
wife waved her hand and as she
turned away laughed out loud.
Mr.. Ramsdale entered the sleeping
car behind the porter and his first
glance was towards the girl that his
wife had recognized.
She was dressed entirely in black.
which suited her dark beauty; q big
picture hat on her head and long
black gloves seemed to complete her
costume.
Very pleased that he could use his
wife's recognition as basis to be-
come acquainted with this beautiful
girl he said:
Il am Mr. Ramsdale, and as you
are friend of my wife l hope you
will consider that an introduction and
let us be friends for the Journey"
Thank you, Mr.. Ramsdale, will
be pleased to be friends. knew you
at once as your wife had shown me
your picture. 1t Is very pleasant to
have an acquaintance on the train
when one has long journey ahead. I
am going to New Orleans; how far
are you going?"
ITO the same place. It will be de-
lightful to have company"
The train pulled out and the two
went to dinner together. When they
were at table he was rather sur
prised that she did not remove her
gloves, but he was so deep in his flirt-
alton that he made no remark.
The next day was spent by the two
together in pleasant converse. She
received several kilograms at Mem
phis the next day. One of them was
from his wife and she showed 1t to
him. 1t was as follows:
To Miss Marcella Train. Memphis, Tenn:
please tell him that I have sent him q
telegram to New Orleans. Have you met
him? Please answer. Francis Ramsda1e.
Marcella showed him the telegram
and then said: II answered at once
and told her that you had introduced
yourself as soon as you came on the
train
II am sorry" he said, that you told
her we were acquainted. My wife Is
always complaining about my flirting
and suppose she will call my becom-
ing acquainted with you flirting"
The filtration went on until the
train pulled into the depot at New
Orleans.
They walked side by side till they
had neared the gate. Then she pointed
to well-dressed negro standing be.
side the gate and said:
There is my intended husband"
What! Not that negro?" he ex-
claimed in horror.
She laughed and said: "Why not?
I am negro, too: at any rate I had
a negro mother"
Stopping still where he stood he
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
SLANG TERM HARD TO TRACE
Origin Of Appeliation Of "PIksr' Has
Been Aseribed by Writers to Va.
rlous Sources.

The word 'piker," designating not
exactly "welcher," but a timid,
mean-spirtted gambler, who would nev.
or hold out against losing game, has
no possible connection with the agile.
greedy. bold pike Of inland waters. That
fish Is ever daring and aboveboard
The term is said to have originated
IN st. Louis, Mo-, where, in the old
gambling days, men from Pike coun.
ty, Mississippi, or Pike county. Illinois,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-10-15
We'll, what did you seer Mrs

We'll. what did you seer Mrs
Ramsdale questioned.
Philip and two girls sitting there
as coy as you please and having q
good time: he had the hand of one OF
them in his. l was so surprised that
l could not help crying out.
Philip looked up and then he was
so surprised. He introduced me to
those girls as his intended wife and
1t seemed they knew all about me.
was raging and got away as soon as
could"
Then what; did you see him
again." Mrs. Ramsdale asked.
"Oh, yes; l saw him that night and
every night while We stayed. And
what do you think was the excuse he
made?" Marcella said, Indignantly.
Flirting, If you please. Well
flirted him. would have nothing
more to do with him. But have
changed my mind. He has written to
me nearly every day and promised
never to do such thing again.
have been so lonesome that I just felt
could not live without him, SO
am going down there and get married.
Do you think l am making a mis-
take?" she asked.
mo. child; do not. If you love
him and he loves you l think you
are better of married. I have the
same thing to contend with. My hus.
band is one Of the best Of men and I
feel that he loves me dearly, but he
will flirt. He is going south tomor-
row night and I suppose he will not
be on the car q half hour till he has
found someone to flirt with. I would
give anything in the world to break
him of it," Mrs. Ramsdale sighed as
she spoke.
There was silence in the room for
a moment and then Mrs. Ramsdale
laughed out loud. II have 1t, have
it. With your help think 1 Will cure
him. At least I can try"
Going to the door she looked up
and down the hall, closed the door
tightly. shut the one leading into her
bedroom and then pulling her chair
close to Marcella's she commenced to
talk rapidly in a low tone.
Part u.
1t was very near train time when
Mrs. Ramsdale entered the depot
She looked around hurriedly and saw
the face she was looking for. A nod
was exchanged and then she turned to
watch the door for her husbands en-.
trance. He looked surprised, but said
heartily:
Il declare, I am surprised to see
you"
II was down in the neighborhood
and thought 1t would be pleasant to
come to the train"
Mr.. Ramsdale had his ticket and
they walked down towards the Sleep
ing car, his wife talking as fast az
possible. When they reached the car
he was to take. the porter took his
grip. She stepped back q little and
exclaimed: There is q girl I know.
she is going to New Orleans; she
must be in the same car with you"
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22
MEXICAN GENENAL OFFERS
A STUBBORN RESISTANCE
u. S. BattleshipS Shell the City and Disperse
The Mexican Troops Ex-
element in Vera Cruz

Special The Bulletin Hea s International Service
Washington April 20There is rumo American Consul
has been killed and about forty Americans injured riots at Mexico
CITY, No official confirmation the report has been received here
Special to The Betin Hea International News Service
Washington April 21Ths Acting under orders from
Secretary Navy Danes block Cruz and the
Customs House Admiral Fletcher charge the American forces land
from the Utah Florida and Prairie today and proceeded
capture the Customs House
sharp engagement between American Mexican forces follow
ed Four American marines killed and twenty wounded The
casualties the Mexican side mum bered zoe,
At ocock tonight Admiral Fletcher reported to the navy depart
ment tha he was holans part OF te city near ne CUSTOMS n @
Consulate and cable office The railroad safe Desuoy nrS
continued from housetop This filed Vera Cruz at
Tho House tered at II o'clock this morning
Orders have both Adrals Badger and Mayo rush ships
o the support of Admiral Fletcher.
Wood will leave Washington tomorrow night to
take command of the army forces i'll Texas.
One thousand marines have been rushed from Pmadeha on
chartered ship,
According to the report from Admiral Fletcher the troops
did oppose the landing the American but opened fire
had taken possession the Customs House The
MxcanS employed artillery and made desperate effort drive out the
Americans
Admiral Fletcher at ordered bring the big
play and from her place the barber she proceeded shell the
Mexicans out of their position
All Of this gale gathering just outside hc
beakwaes The Mexican coast in the vicinity of Vera Cruz subject
anywhere world violence that
other buildings the front
whipped with although the breakwaer which protects them
one Of the best of its kind
According earlier dispatches received from Vera Amer
consulate crowded with American and children walt
be taken off the vessels chartered by this government
Receipt of word from Admiral Fletcher fighting had begun ga
vnized the and departments immediate action FORGOT
entre the wrangng the capitol the wording OF n ~
luton which intended give ePrednt the endorsement Of con-
gress in his attitude towoard Huerts.
the fighting received
When o'clock gnm ana
der strain.
So far as the war and navy departments concerned it
flashed to Admirals Mayo BADGER send support
Admiral Fletcher This that they should send strong detachment
of marines.
probability the Americans will proceed to take over the
-co,,,..5 - P,Ss sly Columns and s.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22
Believed Mexican Troops Are Holding Up
Train of American Refugees. Mexico
City Communication Cut
Vera Cruz, Mex, April d. Vera
Cruz taken by United States. Four
marines were killed and twenty
wounded.

Press.
Vera Cruz Mexico April 21-vera tonight
forces from wa but the occupation of the
accomplished without loss Of American lives
bueaekets and led by the fire Of
soldiers and twenty fell wounded The Mexican loss
known but it is believed to have been heavy.
The the Customs House and all important piers in
Gliding those under .road from which extend
tic railways to the capital have occupied All the territory around
the american consulate IS strongly .roled.
Commander Mas offered stubborn resistance 20 the
and for there fighting the streets
Before nigha d. the main body the federal garrison
retreat to the westward
Rear Admiral Fletcher command Of the United States warsh
d his occupation of the port by demand through the American
cIsl W. W. Canada, for its surrender.
General Mas promptly decline to aceed the demand and short
after ten whale boats sent out from the transport Prairie
ded with These boats feced landing the neighbor
God the Customs House before minutes later Cap
Tin Rush. commander of the batt ship Florida who command
Of the operations ashore brought his flag IN.
Captain Ruhs already ma position They number
$50 bueackets from the Foria $50 the Prairie
65 from the Florida augmented by de-
tachments from the Utah.
The coming was not hraded by any great
excitement but small crowds gathe landing
and marched til ough leading
water 'front.' proceeded tn American consulate while still
others depyed along the app caches the Central Plaza
which General Mas had concerted his
effected hout opposition
challenged the advance with the first
from point blocks from the blocks from the
main Plaza.
The marines replied Immediately 'e ceased in mo.
of Monte Snos street where Federal outpos
stationed.
At 1886 the firing became general and at o'clock the
transport Prairie went into action.
Prior of blue jackets Utah. holding
CONTINUED to Page SKI columns and 81
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22

Associated Press.
Washington, April 2l.--The navy
department announced tonight that
Admiral Badger, who is on the flag
chip Arkansas, has been ordered
from Vera Cruz to Tampico.
The ships which arrived with him,
the Louisiana, New Hampshire, Yer
mont, New Jersey, South Carolina
and Michigan, will be divided, az
cording to mis- discretion.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22

Portsmouth, n. H., April 21,---
rhe Twelfth company of marines has
been ordered to report here at / p.
n. Thursday. The company will
sail INN ediately foc Tampico on the
transport Moro Castle.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22

Chicago, April 21.---In response to
orders from Washington. Captain
George Clark, commanding the
United States Naval Training Sta
ton on Lake Michigan, is prepared
to send soyenty-fve reserves to New
York and 116 to Philadelphia tomor-
row. The men received the orders
with cheers.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22

Bisbee, Ariz., April 21.---It is de-
MED that any United States troops
AVE beer captured by Mexican reb
lis, below the border near Naco, in
statement issued tonight, by Cor
Gresham, commander of the Ameri-
IAN soldiers at Fort Huachua, Ari.
rTr
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22

did you come back on an allstaef
train?" When the walters and por-
ters finished plucking me | felt sure
that 1t was"
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22

Continued to Page Six.
The Cairo bulletin., 1914-04-22

Continued to Page six.o
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Only a Thorough Demonstration
Will Show Flexioility OF
Power Plant.
CLUTCH AID BRAKE TESTS
An important Fem Is to make
Certain of Stability of Pro-
ducing Concern.

II Is only human nature to want To ger
the greatest posslhie return for the money
Wg end Il Is sometimes problem 70
niow lust how 70 accomplish this result.
II Is particularly problem In buying a
motor car II is claimed for 30 many cars
mat they are the best" and the claims
OF superiority are so plsusibly advanced
both I'm advertising and in salesmanship'
that il is a matter OF wonder that auto
mobile buyers are not more bewildered
than they are IN selecting their cars.
My belief is that every person who
buys car conscientiously believes he is
getting the best value for his money Any
man vino does not believe that the car he
buys represents the best value at the
price IL. TO say the least. spending his
money foollshly The big question is
how Is the buyer 10 know he is spending
his money wisely? Not long ago man
who had bought certain make OF car
his first car-told me that mad he known
before he bought What he had learned in
the past year he certainly would not
have made the investment that he did !
asked him Why ne had not been more
careful I'm spending his money.
But. how was I to know which car TO
buy and which to avoid he asked me.
81 thought I was buying a good car II
looked good, and the salesman certainly
convinced me that the car was all he
claimed for II. How was I TO know diff
ferently?"
"By little careful study Of cars and
companies" I told him
But ] am not technical man." he re-
Piled. Even now I know very little
about the construction Of the various
makes OF cars"
That is the error into which most au-
tomobilo buyers fall. They think they
cannot make a careful comparison of cars
simply because they lack technical knowl-
edge Of how cars are built. This is not
the case. I see no reason why the buyer
OF a motor car should not use the same
discretion i'm selecting his car that ne
would use in selecting a suit OF clothes.
few simple rules viii, perhaps. help in
tending buyers who are in this same
quandary.
Take the case OF man who has nc
technical knowledge Of motor cars and who
is not i'm position to get the advice or an
expert
It seems TO me that the first thing he
should do is to look up the standing OF
the manufacturers of the various care he
may be considering It is not difficult TO
learn these facts about any company in
the country. If a company is so small
that you cannot learn these facts, certain
" that company is not one you want to
patronize.
In choosing your car do not accept tie
conventional form Of demonstration.
Practically any car, well tuned up apd
| handled by an expert driver. viii make
/ good showing in an ordinary demonstra-
/ tion. 1t will run smoothly over the boule-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Velie Official Believes Trend III
This Country VIII Be
Similar.
SLOWER PROCESS, HOWEVER
Ratio of Prodr ction in His Fac
tory Is Five 10 0ne-Less
Demand for Speed.
nv & Z. GILrNNR. NEl:E.


The American automobile manufacturer
leads in quantity Of production. he fol-
lows the European manufacturers In typo
Of car followed both mechanically end
artistcally. For this reason the rec Mt
development in size and type of motors
used by European manufacturers is Of
considerable interest. for IL indicates a
trend which will undoubtedly be followed
by American manufacturers in short
time
In Europe the production Of siX-cylindcr
cars has reached its crest and is now on
its decline. At the Paris Salon only one
French manufacturer showed six,
and this car of very small power. At
the Olympia show in London there was
no increase in the number of skies
shown over those OF last year. but many
new types of "fours." indicating an ad-
vance in this field.
America will undoubtedly offer q much
more fertile field for siX-cylinder cars
than Europe. owing to the biz contrast
between American and European roads.
In Europe car of medium power is able
to accomplish as much as a car of big
power can on the average American
roads. But road conditions here are
steadily improving and the same condi-
tons will soon prevail here as in
Europe.
Big power does not mean az much to
the automobile owner now as il did q few
years ago The craze for speed has
dropped of in a straight line. Now the
automobiles wants comfort, plenty OF
ability without excess power, and low
operating cost.
II IS a fact one American manufactures
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
BIG BUSINESS EXPECTED
Western Maker Says Sales Rec
ord Should Be Broken.

This year real business is going to be
done at the New York show states c.
$. Briggs. general manager of the Briggs
Detroiter Company. For quite few
seasons past this princey Eastern exhibit
has had the reputation of being rather a
parade of motor fashions, while all the
actual transactions were pat off until the
Chicago show. Every indication Is that
this year dealers and public alike are
keen to get right down to brass tacks.
THE automobile industry, after it,
amazing rise and growth, has settled
and wonderfully so during the last six
months-into a staple business | am pos
tive that all records for business ever
done at the New York show will be brok-
/ en- this year, and that the permanence
OF the show will be established beyond a
question.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
TIRES INTEREST OWNERS
Quality Important in This Item
of Big Expense.

The automobile owning public Is
vitallv interested in tires. Cars are so
we'll built nowadays that one does not
have 90 worry greatly about broken
parts aud undue wear. But tires. no
matter how good their quality. are good
for only few thousand miles. when
they must be replaced. and it is the cost
OF tires that seems to worry motorists
more than any other cost connected
with the car.
The prices Of tires vary and fuc-
tuate Until a few years ago there were
only a few standard makes Now car
owners are finding out through eXpe-
rienco that some Of the newer makes of
tires are OF high quality and give good
service
when peoTle are talking about auto
mobiles. talking car" as It is termed,
the conversation invariably switches 10
the subject Of tires and COMPARISON Of
makes is frequent, Hence 1t is no
wonder that there is much interest in
tire exhibits at the automobile shows.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
REQ Exhibit Is Complete.

The REQ Motor Car Company IS exhib-
iting at the show a five-passenger tour
ing car a two-passenger roadster, a five
passenger limousine and 1914 working
chassis, all of 30 horsepower. They also
exhibit all unassembled parts OF the trans
mission. rear axle, clutch brakes, steer
.ing gear and other vital parts of the 1914
cars
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04

fall off as rapidly as it has done in hu-
rope. Tor ev-ral reasons. and the manu-
facturcr who is building skies" now is
playing safe If he is at the same time
building "fours." The ratio we are fol-
lowing at the Nele factory is five tours
to every six" and we feel that this scale
is a measure Of the actual demand, espe-
cialIy among cars of medium price.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
Six-CyIinder Cars on
tI2e Decline in Europe

OF high grade four-cylnicr cars is build
ing as many "fours'' a. all manufacturers
Of skies" are building combined. And 1t
is also trua that one prominent manu-
facturer. for the last five years combining
his production To skies" exclusively, has
now brought out a new -four.
The six-cylinder demand here will not
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1914-01-04
ABOUT THE ONLY WAY.

From The Detroit Free Press.
4 Milwaukee man has been sentenced
to one years imprisonment for running
over and killing a little girl with his
automobile This is one way of teaching
the safety first" lesson.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-01-16
HIGH PRICE
OF MEATS
Statistics Show State of
Washington Enjoys Lower
Prices Than Other States
HIGH PRICE

HIGH PRICE wei, i,edw
Notwithstanding the scarcity of cat
tie and the prevailing high prices of
beef throughout the United States.
the consumers of the state of Wash
ington are getting cheaper meats than
any other part of the country. In
formation comes from Washington
D. c., where statistics have been pre-
pared showing the prices of meats
in various parts Of the country that
the people of this state are getting
their supply for close to 25 per cent.
less than is being paid by consumers
elsewhere. The explanation Is ad-
vanced that this discrimination in fav-
or of the Washington State consumers
will continue so long as the American
beef trust meats with the present op-
position of the independent packers.
Government officials admit that COM
petition is the last hope Of the Ameri-
can people for holding down the price
of meats. 1t is pointed out that in the
few remaining sections OF the country
where the American beef trust has
been compelled to face competition
the purchasing public has been able
to get their supplies for from twenty
five to thirty per sent. less. But 1t
is further pointed out that the beef
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-01-16
AGENCY WANTS TRADE
OF ATLANTIC COAST
MiIlmen at Annual Meeting Decide
to Establish New Connections
Officers Named.

Deciding to go out after lumber
orders and business for the mills of
Grays Harbor and Willapa Harbor,
stockholders of the Pacific Lumber
agency at their annual meeting Tues
day decided to wage a campaign for
orders as far East as the Atlantic
coast states and will increase the
force of statesmen and may establish
branch Office in New York for this
business. The agency does not ex-
pect to use the Panama canal but
will depend entirely upon the rail
roads, the stock handled through the
agency being high grade lumber E.
Hubert, Of this city, was elected presi.
early in the spring, or arrange to use
dent; Ralph Burnside of Raymond,
vice president; w. B. Mack of this
city, secretary. and A. l.. Paine OF
Hoquiam, treasurer; directors, E. Hui.
bert, w. B. Mack. William Donovan,
sr., and w. A. West, all Of Aberdeen;
w. S. Cram Of Raymond; s. L. Hy'
man of South Bend; r. Burnside, OF
Raymond; A. L. Paine Of Hoquiam,
and F. A. Hart of Raymond.
Aberdeen herald. [volume] (Aberdeen, Chehalis County, W.T.) 1886-1917, 1914-01-16
PIONEERS MEET.
Aberdeen Pioneers Association Hold
Annual Meeting January 26.
Permanent Building Proposed.

The Aberdeen Pioneers Association
will hold the annual meeting January
26, at which time articles of incorpora-
tion will be ratified. The articles have
been prepared by the committee ap
pointed at the meeting last January
and name the folliwing pioneers as in
corporators: Samuel Benn, Mrs. Jean
B. Stewart and Mrs. William Irvine
three of the oldest living pioneers now
residents of the city.
The committee has also prepared a
draft of a constitution and bylaws
which will be acted upon at the annual
meeting. The object of the incorpora
tion is to permit the holding of prop
erty, with a view to building a "Pion
eers Home" in the not distant future
and to make the organization perman
ant The annual banquet will be held
January 29.