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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
|kleptomania
By Donald Allen
Copyright. 1872 by Associated Literary
praSS

An event to be much talked about
In society and another to cause chat
ter from the seventh floor to the
basement at Maxim & Co.'S depart
ment store, occurred the same week
The first was the announcement of
the engagement of Miss Edith Lisle
to Mr.. Eugene Nevins, who was one
OF the partners of the store, and So
ciety agreed that it was a fine match.
Society refers to those things the
same way men refer to horses in q
race.
The second event was the general
overhauling of the store detectives
and many of the sales girls, on &C
count of the sudden increase in shop
lifting. 1.aces and other valuable
goods not the usual prey of the shop
litter were being taken in a way to
make the loss a serious one and to
cali for increased vigilance.
Maxim & Co. had the reputation of
carrying the finest line of laces in
the city. There were four salesgirls
in this department. and the one in
charge was Miss Grattan. She had
held her place for nearly year when
the first theft was reported. The
first and second cases were passed
over, but when the third was re-
ported Miss Grattan was r'aced un-
der suspicion. 1t was Mr.. Eevins
who set the watch on her, end it was
to Mr.. Nevins that the report was
made later on.
Lives with her widowed mother:
goes out very little and then with
Mr.. Traver, of the furniture depart
ment. 1t is said that they are en-
gagged. If she takes the lace, she
sells it somewhere. Cannot say that
suspicion should attach to any one
of the four at the lace counter"
/ In the line of business Mr.. Nevins
had once called Miss Grattan to the
office. She had not trembled ant
+, covered in his presence. On the con
trary, she had seemed too assured
and snirny to please him. There
must be discipline in department
stores, and when an employee i:
before the powers that be, he or She
is expected to act as if life was a
stake. AS Miss Grattan didn't, Mr.
Nevins was disrleased with her.
In the general overhauling Mis-
Grattan came first. Lace to thu
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
Why Feminine Andelaf

The feminine angel" appears to be
the invention Of Christmas card pro-
ducers and monumental masons," as
the makers of tombstones call them
selves. In Millions heaven there Ia no
equality of sex, for there is never q
mention OF foman, even as . celes-
tial camp follower. Guercino's angel
at Fano, which inspired Browning's
beautiful Guardian Angel" Is a man.
The feminist, however, will hardly cite
this as another example Of the unfair
predominance Of man, since even man,
as an angel, has no concern with gov
erument or the vote.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
A New Leap.

A newly qualified judge in one Of
the small towns Of the south was try
ing one of his first criminal cases. The
accused was an old colored man, who
was charged with robbing hencoop.
He had been in court before on a sim
liar charge, and was then acquitted.
We'll, Tom." began the Judge, 81 see
you're in trouble again" Yes. sab, :"
replied the prisoner. THE last time,
jedge, you was ma lawyer" where Is
your lawyer this time" asked the
Judge. 81 amt got no lawyer this
time" answered Tom, "I'm gwine to
tell the truth"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17

developed a tendency to SOW wild
pats. Petted by his father. idolized
~ MS mother, Warren Stevenson had
ably disappointed his parents.
In fight in gambling resort, he.
N onlooker only, had paid the penalty
or being in such a place by receiving
bullet wound that stripped OF the
op OF three Of the first fingers Of his
eft hand. This seemed to teach him
lesson for a time. Then he fell
rom grace again. He drifted into
.ne company Of a desperate burglar.
innocently Warren was involved in a
case where a man was killed. He
played the part of the craven and be-
came wanderer and a fugitive from
Justice Within a year the real muir
oerer died in prison, shouldering the
entire responsibility for the crime and
completely generating Warren.
HIS parents had then sought for
MIN everywhere, but their quest had
proved unavailing. The news OF his
death In the cyclone was the final
erlef that broke their hearts. Be-
reaved, broken down by sorrow and
regret, no marvel was it that they be-
came cynical, isolated and uncom-
panionable.
one evening a neighbor came into
'ne home Of Mr.. Martin on a brief
.ail In the course of conversation
ne brought up the subject Of the unso-
val neighbor, with the remark:
Friend Of mine told me that this
stevenson objects nightly to your
turning soft coal, Martin"
!. Why, is that so?" queried Mr.. Mar
IN, supposedly.
Yes, he says that whenever the
VINO is from the north 1t blows the
sOot In regular fakes against bis
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
TeQtale
FmigerPriints
- By
Joseph Delaney
,,.-,sbt. 1915, by W. g. Chapman.)

pyrisht. 1915. by w. 9. chaDman.'
stevensons we're rich and un-
Their next-door neighbors.
Martins, were desperately poor,
ife was to them a radiant dream.
steyensons lived in a big ten
house. luxuriously furnished,
had lots Of money. David Martin
as a laborer at q town iron mill,
bis frugal wife counted over ev-
nenny twice before 1t was invest.
thus close they were forced to
\ the Martins had a treasure
10 their adopted niece-and her
Ience made the humble home glow
sunshine and laughter whenever
was within its precints. She
ked at a store in the village as
Ter but home talent was paid for
nlv and her contribution to the
kehold fund was quite small.
Eot very genial neighbors. those
Eensons." observed Mr.. Martin,
ling home from his work one cold
{ember evening.
fancy they don't consider us their
!" returned his plain, practical
Mrs. Stevenson has nodded to
once or twice, but only at a dis
&c and then quite sourly."
Stevenson himself came out Of the
Z of his house just as I passed"
Itiuued Mr.. Martin. II spoke, but
didn't answer me, although I think
really was so distracted in thought
II he didn't know me-"
II think you are quite right, ia
r." added Winnie, in her kindly,
irritable way. Il have heard that
" have a great sorrow-a runaway
!. He left them after some trouble
got into three years ago. A year
Ice. have heard, they learned that
was one Of a number killed in
tlone in New Mexico"
ION. dear, that is sad" spoke up
Is. Martin, quickly and sorrowfully
hey have their cross to bear, indeed
! lost son, a lonely home,' and she
ne up to Winnie and EMBODIED her in
loving clasp and kissed her tender
An unhappy home, indeed. was that
the Stevensons. They had lost
Dir only child, a bright, promising
], who, when he came Of age, had
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
GxpsnsIvs Wed.

One Of the most expensive woods
used regularly in an established In
dustry in the United States II box
wood, the favorite material for wood
carving. It has been quoted at four
cents a cubic inch. and about $1,30e
By the thousand board feet.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
e.,. Nonskid Stepladder-

In using high ladder on polished n,eo
49, we tried the safety first plan
~ placing underneath its feet Two
.auarss of coarse sandpaper glued 70
rether. thus giving grip on pom .ne
soor and the understood House
keeping Magazine.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
Curse Of Idleness.

Idleness Is the badge of gentry. and
the bane of body and mind, the nurse
OF naughtiness, the stepmother Of dis
cipline; the chief author of all mis-
chief, one of the seven deadly sins.
the cushion upon which the devil
chiefly reposes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
Worth While Quotations.

Never wait for life to come to yoa,
but create the atmosphere around you.
Believe in JOY until It comes, for she
Il only half alive who allows life to
make her instead Of making life
Selected.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
Good Advice About oIIeIoth.

!, Aler washing oilcloth and linoleum,
A. sure to dry 1t properly. If left
.amp 1t will speedily rot and soon be-
-. totally ruined. 1t is great
STAKE to use too much water for
asning II The cloth should be
Jung out and passed lightly over the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
More Pressing Needs.

4 need shoes.
"Tben why don't you buy some!
Tt is evident that you know nothing
., family life. My graphophone needs
.ecords and my wife needs DANCING
lessons"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
Ants Remarkable STRENGTH.

An ant can carry grain OF corn
ten times the weight of its own body,
while a horse and a man can carry q
burden only about equal to their own
weight
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
s...h.,a Only Chance.

Cats At Q cat show are not scoro'
th.,r rat catching records; there
sore It would be of no use 70 emu. -
phoebe. She'll have to be shown N
. .teel and wire trap exhloition-
Toledo Daily Blade.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
A Difference.

Men in the olden times were de-
lighted II they got a lady's glove"
well"
"Now they're as glum AZ can be II
they get the mitten."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17

Indifferent a. to the Present One.
Dora, you are sixteen and can't
spell your name correctly"
"Oh, that's all right, mother, / ex-
pect to change 1t in year or So
Judge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17
Strain on Ticket Once Man.

Strain on Ticket Once Man.
A man in the ticket ONCE on a busy
day has to conceal his real feelings
70 much that he gets to be better
actor than some of the people on the
stage.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17

Cause Of WaterfaIFs Roar.
The roar of q waterfall is produced
almost entirely by the bursting Of mill
tons Of air bubbles.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-05-17

wrap mustard plasters on hands,
s' soles and palms. and allow pa'
aent to rest
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
LE IQZ1S ar

Knowing that during the days OF the actual
Easter celebration we would have little oppor-
tunity to see these things, owing to the great
crowds, we took occasion to visit them the day
following our arrival. Among the principal
places Of interest in the Church of the Holy
S~epulcher are the supposed tomb Of Christ, the
stone Of JUNCTION, the holy sepulcher, the Greek
church. the chapel of st. Helena and Mount
Calvary.
The first Of the Easter services IN the holy
city consists OF the washing OF feet" This
occurs on the Thursday before Good Friday. 1t
is a Greek ceremony, short and unexciting, and
takes place In the courtyard Of the church Not.
withstanding that 1t Is unexciting, every available
space in the courtyard and every commanding
window and rooftop was occupied as the Greek
patriarch bathed the feet Of twelve of his priests
as they were seated upon a little platform.
On the next day--Good Friday-we witnessed
the Latin ceremony Of the cruclfxion. This is
interesting in a way, but somewhat shocking to
the occidental idea. This ceremony takes place
over what is said to be the actual site of tho
cruciaxion. 1t is performed before a cross on
which a dummy figure has been nailed. At the
conclusion the figure is taken down from the
cross and placed in a white sheet, the crown Of
thorns and the nails drawn from the hands and
feet" being placed on silver salvers. After this
a procession is formed which leads to the stone
Of JUNCTION. where sermons are delivered in six
different languages,
Saturday afternoon we witnessed the ceremony
of the holy fire." to the minds Of the pilgrims
the most important o. Ill. There is q certain
impressiyeness about 1t, but the grandeur is lost
in the mad struggle between the Latin and
Greek worshipers that changes what should be
a solemn ceremony into a veritable mob scene,
AT the time w were there much talk was heard
OF either abandoning this ceremony or greatly
modifying II. and | must confess that all of our
party agreed that unless it could be conducted
in an orderly manner 1t should certainly be aban.
doned.
There is an old tradition in Jerusalem that
long after Christ had arisen and departed from
the holy s~epucher holy fire from heaven was
seen to descend into the sepulcher, Time has
deprived this tradition Of the greater part of its
weight, but It must be admitted that many Of
the poor faithful but ignorant pilgrims still be.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
MENACE TO THE BOY.

(From the speech Of Congressman
Garrett Of Texas, in behalf of the
Hobson resolution.)
II am not afraid Of the blind tiger
for my boy or myself, but Of the tiger
that a see-the tiger that stands on
every prominent corner with bright
lights that blink at me. Young men
do not begin the drink habit in the
blind tigers. They learn to drink at
mahogany tables in the high class beer
gardens and restaurants, where they
serve nice little drinks with fruit stick
ing around them. When you took
our slaves away from us we suffered,
but we thank you for it today. We
thought we had a right to decide that
question for ourselves, but you said
we could not. Now when we want
to destroy the saloon curse, you will
yell states rights at u.s."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02

his beart's desire was to light this candle by the
holy fire Within ten minutes the thousands
struggling around the holy s%epulcher lnclosu:e
had lighted their candles, and the church was a
mass OF tiny lights from each OF these candles.
We we're told that much better order had
been maintained on this Easter during the holy
fire ceremony than ever before, and we could but
wonder what some of the past ceremonies were
like, since five persons were removed on stretch
ers while we looked on, having been severely In
jured by being pushed down and trampled on by
the struggling mob.
1t was interesting but by no means comfort
ing to note the hatred exhibited on every hand
by the Turks.
We watched the line forming for a procession
where the Turkish soldiers were drawn up as
a guard, much as city policemen keep back the
crowds during a parade In this country. When.
ever a Turk got in the crowd he was we'll handled
and assisted to a vantage point II he cared to
see, although for the most part the Turks would
not deign to look upon 1t, Whenever one Of the
Christians was pushed by the crowd into the line
Of Turkish soldiers he was promptly and effective
ly pounded with the butt Of a rife. Not openly.
but rather surreptitiously, the soldier stared
straight front at the same time he mallciously
and viciously jabbed backward with rifle butt,
generally grievously hurting whoever was unfor.
tunate enough among the pilgrims to be crowded
against the lines. Above all 1t was the Armenians
who wero thus abused.
On Sunday morning there were more cere
monies in the Church of the Holy Sepulcher
These ceremonies were conducted In many Ian
guages, and the vestments worn by the priests
were unusually gorgeous.
At noon on Sunday the Easter week ceremonies
were over for the year. An hour later the grea,
army Of pilgrims was hocking out Of the city
In all directions they were travelling with thei,
few belongings in bundles, but by far the greater
number journeyed out on the highways that lee
across the Holy Land and into Russia.
BY night not a pilgrim remained, while al
along the roads round about the holy city were
left the litter and the ashes of the campfire:
where so many thousands had encamped durins
the week, The next day Jerusalem became thu
same quiet, sleepy city that it was when tn,
man of sorrows rode into 1t and was taken be-
fore PLATE.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02

NgEJ0TES
EaA
SALOON THE PAUPER.MAKER.

SALOON THE PAUPER.MAKER.
One out OF every ten people a
pauper! This statement is made con-
corning Cook county, Illinois, of
which county the city Of Chicago con.
stitutes the chief part, and is given
In the annual report Of the president
of the board OF county commissioners.
During last year the number helped
was 100000, the chief cause Of need
in 5000 Of these cases being reported
as unemployment. The close connec-
ton between the 1000 saloons of
Chicago and the burden OF. p~auperism
is easily seen Any business man
accustomed to employ labor could
make a tolerably accurate conjecture
that fully two-thirds of the men who
cannot In ordinary times secure en-
ployment r unreliable and undesir.
able as workmen because of their In.
diligence in liquor.
And the men and women who each
year dig deep into their pockets for
the taxes necessary to car for these
100000 paupers and other dependent
citizens, are in a majority OF cases
the same men and women who II.
cense the institution that produces
them!
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
JUNIORS DRY UP THE TOWN.

In Georgetown, o., a few weeks be-
fore election, young men of from fiji.
teen to twenty years Of age organ
lied a Junior Business Mems club and
announced themselves as a bunch of
winners" They made a thorough
canvass of the town and solicited
every voter, saying to the drinking
classes, you wanted saloons in
your day; you've had them; we boys
don't want them in our midst; won't
you help give us what we want?" The
result was that Georgetown went
dry" three to one. This campaign
has attracted much attention in the
state and the "wets" feel they have
nothing to hope from the new gen
Grafton about to step into the cleo
torate.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
LIFE.cONSERVER.

An exhaustive investigation into
1000, 900 lives insured during the last
"a years was recently completed by
the life insurance companies. Ar
thur Hunter, a New York actuary, re-
porting some Of these findings to the
Association OF Life Insurance Presi-
dents in New York city, said they
showed that "the loss Of 500, 900 men
in the present war could be made
good in less than ten years through
complete abstinence from alcoholic
beverages by the inhabitants of Rus.
sia."
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
FOOD FOR THOUGHT,

The following figures are given by
a writer in economics: In 365 days
there are GA hours to the day. $3.50
hours. The church is open on an
average of 900 hours a year, the
schools about 1900 hours, the aver.
age factory about 2,400 hours, and
the average business concern about
$500 hours, while the saloon an6
other like resorts are open about 4.725
hours.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
Z7NYREAR C2OSlS
MlW Z w. 2klR0N

lieve the flames they wit
ness to be literally holy
fire.
We secured a good van
tage point from one OF the
upper balconies, and by
two o'clock the church
was filled to overlooking
with a jealous yet excit-
able mob. The Greek
patriarch, accompanied by
the Armenian high priest,
entered the holy sepul-
cher, and instantly there
was a hush throughout all
the church. On either
side Of the sepulcher are
holes, and soon flames ap-
peared through these
holes. Instantlythe strug.
gle commenced. To us 1t
was a terrible sight to see
the pilgrims fight to get
near the holy flame. Each
pilgrim held a candle. and
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
SAM oLD PROBLEM.

The problem that faces US today
Is the problem all ages have wrestled
with, and the pen of history has yet
to record its perfect solution, that of
causing the individual to accept in his
life the ideas and the ideals that mark
the trail of an advanced civilization
Mrs. Amy c. Deech, National w. c. =
U. organizer.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02

Although II was midday when we arrived and
che sam beat down mercilessly. many OF these
tired pilgrims had spread n small scarf or shawl
across sticks and were sleeping In its shade
Still they continued to flock into the city, carry
ing palm branches in their hands, until all the
highways round about Jerusalem we're lined
with these weary but devout people.
One could not help plying them, while at the
same time admiring their wonderful devotion.
Thousands OF them had walked hundreds OF
miles through Russia and across inhospitable
Turkey. being treated in the latter place more
like dogs than human beings. II there Ia one
thing above another n Turk hates, something
that arouses his Mohammedan Indignation, 1t is
che sight Of these Christians, devout members OF
the Greek church, ~plodding afoot across the
s%ultan's domain with but one thought In view
to kiss the tomb Of Christ, You can only
marvel at their religious zeal which enables them
to withstand the fortunes Of a long journey and
the abuse of the cold blooded Turks.
Fortunately, our quarters had been reserved
long in advance, otherwise We, too, would have
been forced to camp among the pilgrims beside
the highway. As these pilgrims come in sight
of the Holy Land they fall upon their knees, fac
ing the Jerusalem they love, so simple and bead
tiful Is their faith.
Jernsalem's places OF interest during the Easter
week are many. They are made memorable
through their association with Christ on and
prior to the day Of his crucinXion. We first Wis
fled the Garden of Gethsemane, where, so many
years ago. he went to pray, Not my Will, but
thine" This is really a very small plot of ground,
about twenty five feet square, containing many
flower beds and some extremely old olive trees.
Always kept in good order, on the occasion IT
Easter this hallowed garden is made glorious
with beds Of flowers IN full bloom.
W. l. in ,hn NIo nNlprDco Dr "thp Strnat
OF s~orruws," through which Christ passed on hts
way TO Calvary Along this street are the varl
Gus stations Of the cross, recording the incidents
In this memorable journey.
Then there is the Church Of the Holy Sepul-
cher. where the elaborate Easter ceremonies are
held. This church is in reality a massive build
ing containing vast %congeries OF churches,
chapels and shrines in which the various sects
worship. There are within these walls thirty
seven socalled holy places although it must
be said that there is Il grave question as TO the
authenticity of many Of these.
As we approached the outer gates of this
church we were annoyed by the painfully incon.
Eruous note which was struck by tia ~deafeNing
medley caused by the yelling and screaming Of
dealers in articles de piete," or, in other words,
holy relics" All sorts of vendors were shout.
fng at the tops OF their voices and eagerly
clutching at all corners in their frantic endeayors
To make a sale-representative descendants, in.
deed. of they who once made the temple "a
house of
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
GOOD JOB FOR BOYS.

At an Epworth league meeting re-
Gently a group of boys, each with a
spade on his shoulder, marched to
the platform. Another bow met them
aud asked: "Whers are you going
boys?' In unison and with emphasis
they replied: Going to bury the
liquor traffic." and then marched from
the stage.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
coNFlDsNcE IN PHYSICIANS

Said E. l. Stewart. NJ. D., in a re-
cent article in Kansas City Star:
The liquor traffic could meet no surer
end today than to leave its fate in the
hands of the physicians of the United
States"
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02

Many a political candidate stands
on his record for the purpose Of keep
Ing others from getting at 1t.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02

) WE crossed Palestine. riding over
those ancient byways that wind
through hill and dale leading to the
holy city, we were deeply Impressed
by the pilgrims-not only by their
numbers but by their very air OF
patient e-agerness-as they trudged
the dusty roads footsore and weary.
AS we neared the city We knew that
Jerusalem was already filled to over
flowing with these pilgrims, because
the roads leading into the city were
lined on either side with crowds Of
these pilgrims camping in the bitches,
with their pots and pans and bedding.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1915-04-02
Its Nature.

This submarine business Is not o
theme for Idle jesting."
mo, not at all a subject for mere
surface talk"