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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23
Quarterly Conference
At First Methodist
Church Tonight

Rev J. R. Cason, presldihs e'ue'
8 tho Bartow district, is in Lake
,and today having come up to con-
drct the quarterly conference ~
NIGHT at the First Methodist church
H. wi,, also conduct quarterly con-
ference at the Dixieland Metnoo's'
church on Wednesday night
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23
THE PLAIN TRUTH
What More Can Lakeland People
Ask

When well-known residents and
highly respected people of Lakeland
make such statements as the follow
ing, it must carry conviction to ev-
cry reader:
Mrs. w. E. Browning, 211 South
Tennessee avenue, Lakeland, saws.
Il think that the uric acid in NV
system caused my poor health.
About year ago one of my fingers
began to swell up and became very
stiff. My kidneys were disordered
| went to a doctor, but he was un-
able to help me. My aunt had been
cured of severe case of kidney
trouble by Doan's Kidney Pills and
she advised me to try them. l got
a box at the Lake Pharmacy and
soon after using them the swelling
and stiffness went out of my finger
and my health improved. Anythine
l might add to the statement I have
already given, praising Doan's Kid
ney Pills could not be too strong
You have my permission to continue
using my former endorsement
| Price soc, at all dealers. Don't
simply ask for kidney remedv-
get Doan's Kidney Pills-the. same
than Mrs. Browning had. Foster.
Mliourn Co., Props, Buffalo N. Y
Ine metalworkers' union of Ber,
lin. the largest in Germany, report,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

1t takes but q glance at the chin
and jaw of Attorney General West
Of this State to enable one to under
stand why he has landed where he
is and why he is quite likely to land
even higher up the ladder of fame.
A we'll projected chin and a square
jaw are strong aids to climbing lad
ders.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23
HASKELL NEWS NOTES

Mr.. J. E. Wilsey returned Sat-
urday night from Canada, where he
has been all summer.
Mr.. Herman Sellers Of Winter
Haven. spent Sunday in Haskell.
Mr.. w. Ford is reported on the
sick list.
Mr.. J. D. Ayres, Of Winter Hav-
Ell, was a visitor to Pridgon Sum-
day.
Mr.. and Mrs. B. F. Barton mo-
tored to Lakeland Sunday.
Miss Mary Bingner was the guest
Of Misses Ruth and Vera Williams
Sunday.
Mr.. W.. A. Womble motored over
to Barlow Monday.
Everyone please remember that
there will be box supper at the
Haskell school house on Nov. 26.
Everyone is invited and the girls
will please bring boxes.
Mr.. Charlie Stringer was the
guest of Mr.. G.. E. Trask.
Mrs. B. F.. Barton is spending the
week with friends and relatives at
Leesburg this week.
Misses Lucy and Ella Stringer and
Ophelia chatham were the guests OF
Miss lila Womble this week.
Mr.. E. Hurn and ]. E. Urkey
were business visitors to Barlow on
Monday.
There are a crowd of homeseekers
a. Tic SluU I1OuSC LulE
week. a..
Rev. j. L. Yates, of Barlow. wax
in our vicinity Tuesday putting VI
a monument for Mr.. W.. A. Won.
BILE to thememory of his wife ani
child. We wish more would be put
up.
Mr.. Leslie Alonzo, of Tampa, wa
business visitor to Womble Stor,
Friday.
There will be q box supper q
Hancock school house Nov. 26 To-
the benefit of the school house TO
Improvement.
Mr.. Kelly, of Barlow. was in tn
city Friday afternoon.
ROSE BUD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23
SUBSCRIPTION RATES.

From the same ONCE ID issued
THE LAKELAND NEWS,
4 weekly Newspaper giving . resume
u local matters, crop conditions.
eounty affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
tor $l.0O per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

"Why not have a Newcomers Day
In Kissimmee?" says the Journal Of
that city. We have one every day
in Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

1SOU0116 0dAA
GRADE TX B
Elizabeth Meharg
Ethel Cook
GLADYS Kerr
Ollit Miller
Effie Johnson
GRADE VIII A
Roy Mitchell
Vesta Todd
James Thomas
Frances Holland
Esther Gill
GRADE VIII B
Mary Weaver
d. H. Sloan
Mollie Weaver
GRADE VII A
GRADE VII B
Ellen Watson
Elmer Hinkley
jennie Haynes
Marion Berry
Louise Smith
GRADE VII G
Mary McKaskil
Louise Rogers
Paul Summons
John Shannon
GRADE WI A
GRADE vi B
Opal Lee Bullock
Frank Strack
GRADE VI
None
GRADE v A
Lois Fits
Thelma Carter
Harold Kerr
Bessie Mae Limbrough
GRADE V B
Ella Cameron
Eddie McRae
Elizabeth Gavin
Agnes Tucker
Charley Brewer
GRADE vC
Mortimore Haynes
Louis Swatts
Ruth Swindell
IHettie Belle Reddick
Leslie Williams
GRADE v D
John Cannon
Mildred Snyder
Catherine Rogers
Mary Louise Boulware
GRADE " A
Daisy Belle McCumbie
Louise Stokes
Geraldine Jordan
Kate Keith
Edith O'Doniel
>>'a%>2 GRADE w B
Charlotte Redgrave
Sarah Duncan
George Mathews
Mildred Colbert
Nan Melton
GRADE Nv c
None
GRADE IN A
Loretta Kimbrough
Gertrude Mimms
Winifred Hawkins
Eta Beebe
Edward Smailes
GRADE III B
Winnie Frank Fields
GRADE III C
isabelle Todd
Helen Sneed
Ula Shepherd
Elizabeth Yarnall
Dorothy Brantly
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mrs. B. F. Barton is spending the
week with friends and relatives a,
Leesburg this week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. J. D. Ayres, Of Winter Hav.
Ell, was visitor to Pridgon Sum.
day.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

The metalworkers' union of Ber-
lin. the largest in Germany, reports
1900 members unemployed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. Charlie Stringer was the
guest of Mr.. G. E. Trask.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. w. Ford is reported on thu
sick list.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. J. E. Wilsey returned Sat-
urday night from Canada, where he
has been all summer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Everyone please remember thai
there will be q box supper at tn,
Haskell school house on Nov. 26,
Everyone is invited and the girl
will please bring boxes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. Herman Sellers of Winter
Haven, spent Sunday in Haskell.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. E. Hurn and ]. E. Urkey
were business visitors to Barlow on
Monday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

There will be box supper at
Hancock school house Nov. rs for
the benefit of the school house for
improvement.
Mr.. Kelly, Of Barlow, was in the
city Friday afternoon.
ROSE BUD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Miss Mary Bingner was the guest
Of Misses Ruth and Vera Williams
Sunday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Misses Lucy and Ella Stringer and
Ophelia chatham were the guests Of
Miss lila Womble this week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

There are a crowd of homeseekers
stopping at the Club House this
week.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. and Mrs. B. f. Barton mi
tored to Lakeland Sunday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. W.. A. Womble motored ovel
TO Barlow Monday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Mr.. Leslie Alonzo, Of Tampa, wal
business visitor to Womble Store
Friday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-11-23

Rev. ]. L. Yates, of Barlow. was
in our vicinity Tuesday putting UP
monument for Mr.. W.. A. Wom-
BILE to thememory of his wife and
child. We wish more would be put
up.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
TEACHERS INSTITUTE I'd
BE HELD ~ EIkO And RkSO-

Sessions O. the state teachers in
ssItuse for this year will BE he'd AZ
Elko and Reno. beginning December
= and continuing for four days.
The gathering IS held in &c widely
separated towns i order 10 zeoom-
nodsfe teachers financially. ard 10
secure > large attendance. thus add
Ing greater benefit 10 the schools
School boards have been advised
b state superintendent John I'd
Kzrds Bray 70 close their respective
Shoots darfzz the Christmas seek.
. fhzt f=zehers mzY attend TIE an
nnaI gathering. and they all - en-
titled % full salzrF for the week L
they are present Able instructors
hare been engaged. L = the eon-
teniion OF Nr. BRAY thar proper at
iention on the part OF he teachers
I'll be worth to TIE schools aaore
than TO weeks OF school room xork.
Instructors whose schools are go
miles Or more from the nearest place
Il which institute i held may be ex-
ensed from attendance although
their presence i desired
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
James McQuitty Il Dead.

News OF the death of James Nc
Guilty. at Los Angeles on November
IA was received In East Ely last Fri
day. The OF his sudden taking
away has not been ascertained. The
deceased was born in White Pine
county 40 years ago, and spent the
first twenty-five years OF his life in
Ely. He was extremely popular
among the pioneer residents. who
Will be grieved to learn OF his death
He is survived by his parents. Mr.. and
Mrs. ID. c. Guilty, two brothers. A
G.. and David McQuitty. Jr.. and a
sister, Mrs. George Allen Of Wells.
Nevada.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
500 WORTH OF PLATINUM
STOLEN FROM LABORATORY.

Platinum utensils worth 5000 were
stolen form the laboratory OF the Ne
yada Consolidated Copper company
al McGill last Thursday night. The
articles taken included crueibles.
eyaporating dishes. spirals. cylinders
and open mesh. Sheriff Grain vas
notified of the robbery Friday morn
ing and went 10 MeGiil TO inyesti-
gate the circumstances surrounding
the theft. Clues were obtained which
xfll undoubtedly lead to the arrest Of
the eulprits within a short time.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

DR.. ". VI. Wadleigh. In company
with his wife and family returned
last Wednesday from Phoebe. where
he spent about a month doing dental
work. During his absence in the
southern part of the state. the doctor
was greatly impressed with the fu-
ture opportunities of Las Vegas. and
expects to return there shortly with
the expectation of remaining during
the cold weather period.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

The Sunday train service between
Ely and Cobre will be continued al
least until. after the holidays and
perhaps indefinitely. according x a
statement issued during the week by
General Manager L. G. Cannon of the
Nevada Northern. The upward trend
Of the red metal is one certain indi-
cation that conditions in the district
will continue to improve instead Of
taking a downward descent.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
Gazed rpon New scenes.

Roy r. Orr. owner OF a garage at
Phoebe. returned home this morning
after spending three days In Ely on
a bushes mission. Mr.. Orr spent six
weeks visiting with friends in Cherry
Greek and Ely sixteen years ago. and
was astounded at the complete trans
formation that had been accomplish
ed during his absence.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
DENTAL WORK At HALF PRICE
FOR THIRTY DAYS MORE

As was unable TO attend 70. the
MANY who wished 70 take advantage
Of m reduced fees this past month.
| viii continue doing dental work al
nalf price until January LIST. after
which time / will return 10 M for
ner prices.
Evening b. appointment only.
DR. r l. MAGOOS.
Ely. Nevada.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
Ranchers Want SNOW.

n b Cutler. who recently aeqnir-
ID title 10 the Olsen ranch II Spring
valley. vas doing business in Ely last
Monday aud Tuesday Although he
appreciates the ideal weather now
prevalent in this locality. Mr. Cutler
claims that ranchers would appreci-
ate a little snow.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

The second semi-annual examina-
ton of teachers in the second district
will be held In Ely. Eureka and Aus
tin December %. 20. 80 and 81. The
tests in Ely will be under the super
vision of Deputy Superintendent J.
W. Palmer, while examiners will be
appointed for Austin and Eureka. !,
is anticipated that a large number
of applicants will appear In Ely on
the dates scheduled.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Joseph Murphy. a sell known
manufacturer OF carbonated drinks.
has returned 10 his usual haunts aft
er an absence OF several weeks with
his mother at Park City. Utah. He
declares that all parts OF Utah are
enyeIoped In the wave OF depression
that has affected the entire western
country.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
Ely Still Has It's Lure.

Edward Scott. who was identified
with the Northern club rooms during
the halcyon days following the build
Ing OF the Nevada Northern. is a re-
cent arrival from Butte. He intends
to spend several weeks in East Ely
with his wife ad the relatives.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Frank Pistoni and Lorenzo Zunino
left Sunday for Hamilton. where they
have received a contract from A. B.
Witcher and John W. Nyee for re-
moving a large quantity Of ore from
the Cutting properties TO q point
where IL can be loaded on a ms for
shipment 10 outside points
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Miss Agnes Winder OF DesMoInes,
Iowa has accepted a position as
assistant manager OF the Gem cafe
in Ely. This Is Miss Winder's second
appearance IN Ely. having been con-
nected with the Vienna cafe about
two years ago
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Carl Thompson returned last Sun
day morning to Haygards. Califor-
MIA. after spending a week In Ely.
visiting With his sister. Mrs. Vincent
Tilby. and his brother. L. A. Thomp-
son.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Because The school trustees had
II NcGIll. the Commissioners author
lied q reduction from 80 cents 10 IS
cents for school purposes on the al
able valuation al The snelfer town.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

The commissioners refused TO levy
a special assessment on property
in the Ruth school district to raise
$500 II was the belief OF the school
trustees that a tax of n zen would
be sufficient to secure the amount
desired. Business Manager c. v.
Jenkins OF the Nevada Consolidated
stated that he would assist the trus-
ees in every way except paying for a
piano that the board had purchased
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Hr. and ars. John Burke have
gone TO the former home of Mrs.
Burke at Savannah. Georgia. where
they contemplate remaining
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29
LOCAL NEWS


Mrs. Elmer A. Porter arrived yes
terday from Salt Lake to visit for
several weeks with her parents. Mr.
and Mrs. w. b. Graham.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Oven Penrose. a business man al
Osceola. returned TO the old time
placer camp Wednesday morning
after a brief sfay al the county seat.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Vnmr Opportunity

We pride ourselves on the clean. desirable merchandise that % viii ind IN
our shop To keep it in this condition II /. necesaryt to turn it very season and tor
this reason w hold twice a year, what We call our Semiannual Clearance Sale
These sales are held On the first Of January of each year and again on the
first day of August This year. owing to the general depression and also to the
rather unusually fine weather we find that in order to have ar stock in shape to al
for early spring goods y must hold on sale thirty days sooner. which viii mean
that
Beginning Monday, November 30 and continuing ten days. on can buy
mn Chesterfield Suit or overcoat in the house for twenty-five per cent below
the regular price which in itself at all times only calls for a just profit
You will find the price marked in plain figures and from this there will
be a straight Is per cent reduction.
Remember the date.
Tnmurrnru. Aanunay. Auurmbrr 3nth-
First come. first served.
No amentw will be laid by and all will be sold for cash only
This seasono only blacks and blues will also be included
6fa1am'H Quality shup.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

Mrs. J d. Campbell arrived from
Phoebe last Wednesday TO spend a
few days with her mother. Mrs. s. @.
Tucker. who has been in poor health
for several months. and her son A.
ID. Campbell. a deputy In the record
er's office. During her brief stay in
this locality Mrs. Campbell took oc-
casion to greet old time friends.
whom she had known In the early
nineties. when she made her home In
this county.
White Pine news weekly mining review. [volume] (East Ely, Nev.) 1910-1920, 1914-11-29

II you have furniture in frst-class
condition for sale call up No. 10
Monday morning. S-2s-ii
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-21

TIE Oriental iAliuance is distinct
l enough in this elaborate evening
gown, in which one thin fabric after
another is draped over the silk io0n-
dation. There is first skirt oi silk
yelled with chiffon Six narrow
rulaes are also yeiled with chiffon with
a border or tuck of this fabric eX-
tending below each rufile.
Over this sRir- a tunia Of lace is
worn, e.t.n n5ils almost TO the knees.
One woul. Xix his quite eD.a-l n
the way OF III ping, bit over ghs a
draTcry of gar- ously erbro-a I'd
chiffon IS a'ac.ed Ike a second tunic.
BY way o. sul,hor elaboraitn a
wreath o. scattered chiffon rc.e5 on
a fuzzy stem uateuds from the JJst 70
the hem of Il. embroidered chiffon
and small bouquet al its upper end
finishes the corsage.
The drapea shoulder and opening at
the neck are finished with fine lace
edging. There is a narrow crushed
girdle Of chiffon.
The natural lines of the figure are
followed in this wonderful gown, and
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-21

expanse to the northwest. Then, be-
sides there are about the same con-
ditions 10 the east and south. The
further south the more equable the
climate. summer and winter, because
more nearly surrounded by these
modifying influences, Cooler in the
Summer; warmer in winter than the
mainland.
southern Florida is unlike any
thing else in the western hemisphere,
Ii IS moro like an island in mid
ocean than the mainland of our con-
tinent. But it has more variety of
climate than the West Indies, be-
cause the vast eXpanse of mainland
begets influences which bring fire.
quent grateful changes.
The elevated plateau OF the cen
trail peninsula, extending nearly to
Lake Okechobee is the most favored
portion of all the State. There is
nothing like it in the known world,
probably for climate. 7 he winds,
uniformly gentle, shift almost con
stantIy from hour to hour and day
to day They pass over wide eX-
1 pansc OF lower land bordering each
coast. They come from the North
Atlantic; veer to the South Atlantic
subject to gulf stream influences
They are waited from the equator
and the Caribbean sea. They come
freiahtcd with the mild influences
Of the gulf; or perhaps they some
times bring the modified rigors OF
the north.
This central plateau is known az
the Lake Region. There are pic
uircsQuc lakes everywhere. They arr
close by every town, and contribute
largely to the enjoyment of the peo
PIE. Even bathing in mid winter i
fashionable 1t is extremely health
tnl All through this region. For for
IL h,ilcs north ard south of Sebrin!
this country ought to be filled to thu
iimit with health lovers and out
doors disciples. They Will doubtles
svCp fll it up with a happy and
healthy population as thickly as the
are settled in the famous Los IN
geles country in southern California
--ScbrnG News.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-21
CLIMATIC INFLUENCES
Which Make Southern Florida
Different.
Try q. f., lindslev. !

10y ~. r, ilutSltN
Both summer and winter soft
winds blow from thousands OF miles
of water eXpanse in ever, dill, zion,
except norlh tlus modifying and
moGeratng the climate of Peninsular
Florida. so that the winters are
warmer and the summers cooler than
northern Florida or any of the south
trn States. giving it the most agree
able year-around climate on the
American continent.
The gulf stream comes from the
equatorial regions, passes through
the Caribbean sea into the gulf of
Mexico, circles the gulf, passing near
the coasts of Mexico, Texas, and all
the gulf States, impinging on the
whole western coast of Florida, then
doubles around the southern point
of Florida and passes out and across
luC oItdH III d liol licdol AOuioS a.
some distance from the Atlantic
northward of the British Isles. This
great ocean river is about fifty miles
wide at its narroweJt, and pours
along in an immense current at the
rate Of about five miles an hour,
! gradually widening and diminishing
in velocity. Even as far away as
| England it moditics their climate Sc
/ that it is about thirty degrees warm
er than the natural climate of those
ATTITUDES
Have Won ever thought how mucn
! the influence Of the gulf stream
means to Southern Florida? Think OF
| ii ip connection with these facts: III
! mid winter, ships off the coast OF
4 liattcras or New Foundland, be2tel
by force nOrtheaSterS Nntil ioa0et
,iown with ice and in danger Of tolr
derin2. turn to the Gulf stream toI
relief and comfort The climate
suddenly changes from winter t'
sumncr. \ dfieren of thirty de
srces of temperature has been note'
between the bow and stern of shil
entering the stream Conslde'
how that circuit around the Suii al
fleets southern Florida. \ thousan'
miles of gulf to the west \ Wia
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-01-21

1t is most important TO select
the best hardware for that nsw
home or building.
Tha, brings GU here, for VIZ
make a point Of carrying moth
ing but the best builders hard
ware thar adds no; only to the
beauty of a building, but 10 its
selling value as well.
The sash and door locks,
hinges, etc, are a very SmsI'
part cf a building, but will re-
paw many times tor the cost
and trouble Of proper selection.
We are prepared 70 name
interesting prices on tic COM
plete hardware for any style Of
building from The humble COZ
tage TO The largcs' Office build
ing.
Yes, SIR! We also sell the
best building toois--all noder-
asely priced,
The Catholic bulletin. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1911-1995, 1914-09-05
CONTINUED SLAUGHTER OF
LEPERs.

The barbarous idea of getting rid of
lepers by putting the unfortunate
creatures to death still prevails in
China. FIR, G. Cheilletz, P. F. NJ, OF
Hwangtsaopa, Kweicho, writes feel.
ingly of the recent killing of hun.
dreds of lepers in his district.
Among the number condemned was
a Christian belonging to his flock.
Upon hearing of the fate that threat.
ened this good man, the Father
FASTENED to the mayor of the town
and tried to intercede for him, and
more than that to have the mandate
regarding all the lepers of the place
revoked.
The official replied by letter, saying
he had his orders from the mandarin.
the missionary then visited the man
DARN who disclained having ordered
the massacre, and the mayor was ar
rested and fined. The hideous
slaughter was stopped for the time
being, but it still remains the ambi-
ton of many mayors to cleanse their
municipality of leprosy in this heart
less manner. 1t is also favored by
those who hate the Christians and
seize every opportunity to exterminate
them. Many of the lepers are Chris
tians. .