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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
FIRST LOCOMOTIVES COMPARED
WITH MONSTERS OF TODAY

At the A. c. l.. station the other
evening several persons were looking
at az engine that was coupled to a
train. standing in the shed, and the
subject veered around to the wonders
of locomotive and the great accom-
plishments since steam was applied
to the operation of machinery.
Stephenson planned and construct
ed his first locomotive in 1914, nam
ing it my Lord" in honor of Lord
Ravcnswood, the principal owner Of
the killingsworth colliery, who had
advanced the money to bull it. 1t
was afterward known as the
Butcher" and while a great i'm
provement on previous machines, was
very cumbersome and clumsy. At
the time, however, it was regarded
as wonderful piece of mechanism.
Realizing the defects Of his locomo-
tive. Stephenson, the followinf year,
built the ''Billy No. l." which di-
rectly transmitted the power to the
driving wheels, and this device has
served as a model for all the great
engines of the last century.
From a mechanical standpoint,
nothing will so we'll illustrate the
advancement in railway building g,
and equipment as comparison of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06

tried dramatic author. Myra tried to
encourage him, but her efforts were
vain.
my market evidently lies abroad"
declared her uncle. They don't ap-
preciate the classical In this country.
1 think we'll take a trip to Eu-
rope"
And not see Robert for months and
months" unused Myra, dismally.
The last train brought Robert Hill
to Hampton late that afternoon. When
he alighted at the little station and
viewed Hampton Hall In the far dis
lance, he wondered how he would
ever reach 1t. He entered tn station,
to have his mind temporarily distract
ed. 1t was warm and comfortable, and
In a great hubbub. Robert stared.
rather puzzled at first, at the mixed
group moving about, at the great
heap Of boxes, satchels and trunks in
the middle of the floor.
The leader of the ten odd people was
a long-haired, massive-browed gentle
man with a strut and a deep, husky
voice. He suggested the tragedian,
and was announcing in sepulchral
tones:
"Hark, ye, / have explored; the
only house in sight has four rooms
and eight children. There is but one
whole ham in the settlement"
There's two now" observed Miss
Gloriana Montmorenci, leading lady,
cuttingly.
NO train south, perhaps, for days.
Why did we cross the country in the
hopes OF getting 10 the CITY by short
cut?" demanded the tragedian, dismal
ly.
Because the constable was after
our precious traps" replied portly
boy-faced companion, fussy and i'm
nortant acting. and evidently the man
ager.
One by one Robert picked out the
various members OF a dramatic com
pany, and he soon knew their his
tory
"It's horrid," he heard a tall, will
lowy affected lady observe, whom he
later knew to be the old woman" Of
the company. What are we ever 60
ing to do here to eat and sleep?"
POUNDS. but the prospect is bleak
one" replied the manager bluntly.
cold, little one?"
Little one" was a sweet, patient
faced girl, who seemed ever Swallowed
by the lofty superiority Of the leading
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06

this crude locomotive Of 1915 with
the powerful engines of today.
Stephenson's BILLY No. /" had a
length of feet, weight of four
tons, a hauling capacity of ten
wagon loads and a combined weight
of 5000 pounds. 1t was provided
with four driving wheels of 24-inch
diameter each. The Erie Railroad
Company has what is said to be the
largest and most powerful locomo-
tive in the world. 1t is called the
Matt H. Shay" after a veteran en-
gineer of that road. 1t has a length
of los feet, a weight of 410 tons.
and its hauling capacity is 410 gon-
dola cars, with total weight of
10000. 100000 pounds. II the pow
er of this mighty locomotive were
taxed to its maximum capacity, it
could haul $40 cars, forming train
"a miles long. 1t has actually
hauled 251 fully loaded gondola
cars, the weight of the train being
35,2S4.00O pounds, at speed of Is
miles an hour.-Rambler in st.
Petersburg Independent.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06

know you are Mr.. Leslie Brompton,
and an unmarried man. You must
forgive me, but | purposely listened
to your conversation with the clergy
man. 1t has given me hope--a last
faint hope"
In sheer bewilderment and stupefac-
ton young Brompton heard these
strange words. A vague suspicion
crossed his thoughts that the utter
ance might be impelled by mind dis
traught.
THE man with me-" proceeded the
girl, rs leading me to fate dare not
combat for the sake Of those near and
dear to me. He holds a power over
me cannot defy. There Is one bare
loophole of escape from misery, ruin
yes, death itself. You can provide
It,"
II" repeated Brompton, lost in
wonderment.
Yes. and now. and here, and quick
ly, for the precious me ment OF respite
may pass before / can act. You need
money. There is over thousand
dollars" and the speaker drew an en-
velope from her hand bag. II need
aid, protection. You shall receive
double what l have here later, If
If"
She paused, her cheeks turning scar
let A pleading, trembling hand rested
unconsciously upon his own. Bromp-
ton was unutterably moved.
Tiff you will marry me'-the
dropping hand went lower, the tears
we're falling do not think me un-
maidenly, do not think hope to urge
you to a lifetime sacrifice. 1t Is my
life. the lives of others in the bal,
ance. | cannot explain to you now,
but yours is a story of a life lonely
and broken as my own. and you came
into my path at a crisis. ! appeal to
you"
Leslie Brompton thrilled. The visit
full face, the melting touch, the sure
conviction that in some strange way
this fair being was on the verge of
desperation reused every manly emo
ton. He did not try to analyze the
situation.
Il think | understand you" he said
slowly Il am infinitely sorry for you,
and-at your command ! cannot take
your money. trust to you to send
me word when you are ready, explain
ing 1t all"
And cancelling a contract that
must be forbidding to you-yes, you
have my sacred word" said the young
girl solemnly.
What followed was to Leslie like
an act in some rapid drama He
spoke to the clergyman. The latter
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
REGARD ALL AS BROTHERS
AItruIsm Seen In its Highest Form
Among Amateurs Who Go In for
Chicken Raising.

'If you want to give me real pleas
ure," said the genial man. "just set
me down among a group Of amateur
chicken raisers. Their conversation
is a study in brotherly love. More
than any other set of people they are
willing, even anxious, to help each
other Professional men and men en-
gagged in the trades do not, when
talking together sound the note of
mutual helpfulness. Each keeps his
secrets OF success to himself. Now
and then one may drop a hint that
may by chance prove valuable to his
hearers, but he does not mean to do
even that, because the rule is for each
to work out his own salvation.
Amateur chicken raisers, on the
other hand. are an inspiring example
of altruism. When one discovers q
new cure for the pip he hastens to
spread the information among his
wrestling with the pip evil. II an
other man hits upon a new idea in
feeding or Matching, he never rests
till he gives his brother chicken rails
ers a chance to profit by his discov-
cry.
Commuters who live in a chicken
raising community exhibit a friendli-
ness Of spirit that is foreign to COM
muters from chickenless neighbor-
hoods They have their incubators,
the relative value of different breeds
of fowls and the possibility Of pre-
miums at the next county fair to talk
about. and so cultivate spirit of kind
ly courtesy unknown to persons en-
gagged in other pursuits"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
ooooooooooooooooooooooooo
LIKE A RAPID DRAMA
How a Strange Marriage Cere-
mony Baffled PIotters Against
a Young Heiress.
ev SELMA LILLIAN HIGGINS.

ut was hard luck" said Leslie
Brompton to his companion on the
train. "The last thousand dollars ]
owed on the place was growing up
out of the soil at the rate Of 500 a
day, when the cyclone came"
Going to give 1t up, then"
mo, I am going to get work in the
city, hoping 7 can make a new start
later on"
Rev. Jared Boyd spoke q few
consoling and encouraging words to
the bright, earnest-faced young man
he had met casually. Brompton was
glad to talk to any congenial spirit.
He felt hard hit, and wanted friendly
interest, stunned as he was by dis
aster that had made Of smiling land
scape a void of devastation.
The seat in front Of them was &C.
cupied by a young lady. Her beauty
and then the extreme pallor Of her
face had attracted the attention Of
Brompton. She seemed laboring under
some intense mental distress. Her
companion was hatchet-faced, shifty-
eyed old man, who might have been
a lawyer The girl had shrunk from
him to the extreme edge of the seat.
Brompton traced distrust, repugnance,
fear in her movements. He wondered
what vital life drama their utter
silence concealed
The man finally went to the smoker
Bromptons casual acquaintance
crossed the aisle to join some friends.
All in a moment Brompton was
startled, amazed, to see the girl turn
directly around to him. Her eyes
bore a panied, agitated expression, her
color was heightened, but she subdued
the quivering of her lips with will
that seemed to nerve her nightly
because she was facing situation
that must be met sharply.
Il wish to speak with YOU" she said
in low rapid tone. Il want you to
think of your sister, If you have one
and pity and help a woman in peril
sorrow over deep, deep trouble.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06

One THING IN THE way
Result Of First Production Of the
Grand Drama of "A Mod
ern Lear"

~ GERTRUDE MARY SHERIDAN.
Only one thing stood in the way of
Myra Trescott and Robert Hill get
ting married. This was Myra's prom
Use to her dead mother that she would
never leave her Uncle Gilbert, until
he had some one else to take good
care Of him. He needed care, poor
fellow, for he was . dreamer and q
confirmed bachelor. There was no
lack Of money. fortunately for him
having no trade or profession. and set
In the one notion that some day he
would become q great dramatist. He
gained neither income nor fame from
his efforts, however. and had he de-
pended on his poetry and stories for q
living, Hampton Hall would have gone
bare.
Myra was his sheet anchor, his busy
little housekeeper and consider. 1t
was nearly year now that she had
been engaged to Robert Hill. Her
fiance was in business in q distant
city, could not very we'll give it up,
and Mr.. Tresham would not consent
to leave the roomy, magnificent old
family mansion. Robert could not
come and live there, so he and Myra
just loved and waited
Every January, about the middle Of
the month, when Robert got his bust
ness affairs in order, he went down to
Hampton and was Mr.. Tresham's
guest and Myra's delight for several
days. Myra was now brisk and cheer
full as cricket getting ready for his
regular pilgrimage. The biggest snow
storm of the winter had set in, and
Hampton Hall was isolated from trav-
ersed roadways. Myra, however, was
not afraid that her staunch lover
would not burrow through drifts
mountain high for the pleasure of be-
ing with his lady love.
Uncle Gilbert was in one of his
dark moods that day. He had re-
ceived back for the eighth or ninth
time his manuscript of "A Modern
Lear" So far no actor would tackle
it's star character. no manager invest
the capital to exploit new and un-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
MIoht Have Been Worse

Romeo Johnson of Indianapolis once
gave this explanation Of how he came
by his first name: my father was q
great admirer Of classical acting"
said he. "and was an especial admirer
OF Edwin Booth. Shortly before
was bonn he was In the East and
stayed over a day to see Booth In
Romeo and Juliet The impression
was so strong that he named me Ro-
meo. It's good thing that he left
when he did. for the performance the
next night was 'Pygmalion and Ca
latea.'"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Wedding RIna Ai>xaYa used,

Wedding customs have varied with
changing periods but the wedding ring
has always been used. Its earliest
form was iron, then. In turn, copper.
brass, leather, sedge and adamant:
and. after this, the precious metals.
The first record OF its use is In Gen.
esis 4. The old Gimmal ring was
cunningly fitted in two sections, so
that one went to the bride and the
other to the bridegroom; and It 10
often copied for modern .es.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Perpetual pensioners are to be found

Perpetual pensioners are to be found
In France as well as in this country.
Louis XIV when out rabbeting. acct
dentally shot Yves de la Boissiere.
one of his suite AS a compensation
a pension of G240 was conferred on
Boissiere. with remainder to his heirs
In perpetuity. Despite the many
changes in the form OF government.
this pension has been paid ever since.
and no member of the budget commit
tee has ever suggested stopping it,
London Chronicle.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Wanted 70 Be Hospi,abIe.

When ! went to Paris, relates Gen.
Horace Porter, told my friends that
any of them who got within a mile
OF the embassy must come to see me
The latchstring. told them, was out;
there was always spare seat in my
pew at church The latchstring was
often pulled; the seat In church re-
manned vacant. One OF my friends who
visited me stopped his subscription
to the Christian Observer. He said
he didn't want any Observers while he
was IN Paris
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
conversed briefly with the young lady.

conversed briefly with the young lady.
Then there was a swift. undertoned
marriage ceremony. The clergyman
filed out two blank certificates.
"Dori, Mayfield." A sweet, simple
name, wholesome as the fair face OF
its owner! She whispered few last
words to Leslie: 60 back to your
land. You will hear from me-" Then
her escort returned. They left the
train together at the next station.
One week later Leslie returned to
his land. He had tired Of the city, the
lure of the wilderness was too strong
a spell to resist. The town banker
met him.
II hope you have come back to
stay" he said. We need such men
as you. Then, too, it is all arranged
for you"
About what?" que1tioned the mysti-
fed Leslie.
Your land. A confidential client
has forwarded the bank several thou
sand dollars to protect the mortgage
and cover new Improvements
But I cannot accept money under
such conditions" began Leslie.
"Our client probably anticipated
your Independent spirit" smiled the
banker. 1.-THE money is simply a
guarantee, and you can have ten years
to Day of the mortgage II you wish
it, and we will advance you whatever
funds you need to rebuild. No danger
of your not soon cleaning it up"
1t was a month later when. one
morning, Leslie stood surveying the
new habitation. A veritable wood
nymph seemed to come forth from the
greenery lining the town road. 1t
was-his wife.
She came forward to greet him with
humid eyes of gratitude. in free. fear
less womanhood. He could tell from
her restful face that her great trouble
had passed by.
81 have come" she said simply
ito explain"
He led her to rustic bench. Her
eyes sparkled, her cheeks were like
shaded velvet in the gentle, health.
giving breeze.
Then she told him briefly. She was
an heiress Two worthless brothers
had become involved in forgery. A
scheming lawyer had threatened dis
grace il she did not wed client, a
man she despised. She was ready
to make the sacrifice when the train
episode occurred. Later her produc
ton Of the marriage certificate had
baffled the plotters. A sum Of money
had secured immunity for her grace
less relatives, whom she had sent to q
new country.
She looked down when she had con
cluded. She filled his vision with q
new glory. Then she said:
Il have come to tell you that have
arranged to have the marriage an
nulled, and to beg of you to allow me
to share my fortune with you" Then
she burst forth, stretching her hands
across the peaceful scene before her
"Ah, what rest, what beauty, all this
1t is nearly heaven"
She resembled some weariet
traveller gone through turbulent ex
perience. Her very soul seemed tt
plead for peace after storm.
"A lonely home" spoke Leslie IRE
sistibly. 1T will be doubly SO wher
you leave. You cherish its peace ant
quiet. Then--could you share it, will
me and-love?"
Afar a lowing herd droned fortl
unsteady. mingled with mellow tintina
bulations.
She leaned towards him, boil
hands extended, sob in her voice
but joyful, serene.
Listen" she said simply-"our wed
ding bells!"
Copyright 1918 by w. q. '"hapDan.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
VALUE OF SPECIAL TRAINING
Ability to Do Some One Thing Well
10 q Great Help In Strenuous
Competition Of Life.

The hardest Job ! know of is hunt
ing a job, especially II you have no
training in any particular line, writes
Window Denison in the Chicago Tri-
bune. The fellow who has tsarted out
in the world to make his fortune with
out any definite idea Of how he 10
going to make 1t realizes what he is
up against the moment he strikes
cold, strange city.
went west as hundreds of other
boys have done, thinking that because
the sun set in that direction every
thing would be sure to be soft. OF
course l expected to work, but l ex-
pected the wages would be big and
that congenial employment would be
easy to secure. Well, 1t was the best
experience ! could have had
At the end of few weeks and when
had gotten to that stage where l
was glad to scrub a restaurant floor
for a meal, | began to take a sober
view of life ! can tell you. Why,
wasn't even able to carry few dishes
on my arm and wait tables In one of
those restaurants. finally bummed
+ back home, swallowed my pride.
and begged the boss of the local
plumbing shop to let me work for
nothing until could learn the trade.
The fellows around town roasted me
somewhat because | had come back,
but | said nothing and kept right on
that plumbing work. Two years later
went west again to big city that
rad struck my fancy and had no trou-
BILE in getting a good job at my trade.
My being able to do some one thing
made all the difference in the world
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Fresh Water Above Salt.

selavik g q curious lake near the
seacoast OF Alaska. III es rise and fall
10 the lake by reason of an under
ground connection with the sea. At
the bottom the water is quite salt,
but at the top is a layer Of perfectly
fresh water.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Hubby Couldn't Lie.

Does your husband ever lie to
your" Never" How do you know"
He tells me that do not look a day
older than | did when he married me,
and II he doesn't lie about that |
don't think he would about less i'm
portant matters"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Obviously Misleading.

Passing a swimming pool in small
city one day two country women read
this sign at the entrance: 900
Gals. In and Out Every Hour"
That's all nonsense said one Of tho
women. There amt that many wom-
en- in this whole county"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Guard AGAINST Infection.

The Argentine national health de-
partment has posted signs along the
principal streets Of Buenos Aires tell
ing what animals and insects should
be avoided to lessen the dangers Of
infectious diseases.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Secret Of Good Memory

The secret of good memory is at
tention, and attention to a subject
depends upon our interest in it. We
rarely forget that which has made
q deep impression on our minds
rryon Edwards.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
l.. w. Yarnall
LIGHT AND HEAVY
HAULING
HOUSEHOLD MOVING A
SPECIALITY
Oak and Pine Wood
riders handled promptly.
Phones:
Office Ioe; Res. s7-Green
pIamono BE, ms luster.

Only the expert cs. tell an imitation
diamond from a real stone when the
imitation is new. but after the fake
stone has been worn for little time
It soon loses it's luster. II is this
which makes a real diamond valuable.
No matter how long it is worn It will
keep its sparkle almost as well as
ever.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
They MIGHT.

Cheerful Bill-Let's stop at that
house across the road and see II we
can get bite.
Fearful Phil-Better look first IL
they've got dog.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Iron In Water Easily Detected,

Half a part In a million OF iron in
water is detachable by taste. and four
or five parts make water unpalatable.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Professions


U. SCARBOROUGH,
Bdy In Attendance
Building, Between Park
and Auditorium
\ OFFICE HOURS
n .. m. 1880 to s p. m.
HOO to $3.50 p. N.
|1on and Examination tfoe.
@once Phone 240 Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
or,oIo Of the BIeyeIs-

Origin Of the Bicycle.
. modern bicycle seems 20 ns
"a origin In 1854. P. n. Fischer
hanic OF schweinfurt. Germany
pedal cr.nks to the velocipede
Independently Ernest Micnau1
- tn. SAGE idea in 1855. Rup.
1res seem TO have been mrs.
- IssS by VI. Theysnon OF Lyons
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Peace.

Nothing can bring you peace but
yourself: nothing but the triumph OF
principles
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
Industry the Best Capital.

began life with sixpence. and be-
lieve that a mans best capital Is his
industry. Girard.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06

7, ARAH E. WHEELER
OSTEOPATH
mex. Door South Of First
National Bank
q LAKELAND, FLA.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06
n. D. MENDENHALL
wi ENGINEERS

VIL ENGINEERS
1l2-215 Drane Building
LAKELAND, FLA.
X Land Examinations ana
agns, Earthwork Special
loyS.
Phone 278 Black.
me 27s Blue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-12-06

~ w. r. GROVER
l9nICIAN AND SURGEON
/ and 5 Kentucky Building
'I LAKELAND, FLA.
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-10-03
he Maxim Music School
Doing High Class Work

The Maxim Music School. Manfred
Maxim, director, OF 10 West I?2d street.
New York city, has started the season
OF lalb-i6 with every prospect OF "avlng
It most prosperous year.
One OF the most successful of the re-
Gently started schools, the Malkin Music
School has already become favoUably
known for the ~thoroughncss Of the train
ing that is given It's pupils.
Manfred Maxim needs 40 clabomte
Introduction He is a man who has been
in the public eye for many years a gen.
nine artist, a brilliant pianist and u sin
r"rc and most successful teacher. H."
has stood the test ur the SeVcrest critics
and has established ~ most enviahlc
reputation in the best musical circles,
AS Mr., Malkin had formerly received
recognition In the eyes Of the musical
world, so has his school centred upon IT.
self the attention. the good wishes and
the admiration of those who are conSid-
cred the masters In the nohlest of arts.
The Maxim Music 'ScHool cannot ne ac-
cued of pointing with unjust pride to an
episode IN It's rather youthful career,
which is significant of iis growth n
OF the gradual but certain approach to
It's ultimate goal, Thu occasion in oues-
tion was the public examination held in
Ncollan Han on February -, 1919, in
which nine of the most prominent artists
Volunteered To 9Ci rs an examination
board The greatest ;rihutc posSlhlc Was
paid to Mr., Malkiu and to his school
when the following celebrities consented
10 act David H%ispham, Leonard Bor-
wick, Mischa Elman, Mime. Pavla Frisch,