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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
An Incident Of the
Chicago Fire
By JOHN TURNLEE

Kimball Burroughs came of age in
the autumn OF 1871. His birthday &C.
CURED on the Sth Of October, and he
celebrated the event by giving a din.
ner. l was present and have occasion
to remember the date perfectly. The
8th Of October that year fell on Sun
day. How ! happen to remember this
will appear as proceed with my sto-
~. Two other events in Burroughs
life were celebrated at that dinner. 1t
was farewell to his bachelor friends,
for he was to be married the next
evening. and he came into possession
Of 100000 invested In negotiable se-
curitieo.
The autumn Of 1877 was q very dry
season. Chicago, the city In which we
were living. had experienced a series
Of flres. While we were dining Ore en-
gines went changing by necessarily.
Lifting q curtain Of q west window.
saw q great yellow glare o. less than
an hour every one Of Us nad left the
dinner table and gone out to witness
the beginning Of the great Chicago fire.
Burroughs wedding did not take
place the next day. for bis home, the
home Of his 0ancee and the church he
was to have been married In were all
either In flames or IN ruins. What
troubled Burroughs mest was q fear
that his securities might have been Dc.
stroyed. They were In the keeping Of
his guardian, and his guardian was
among those who were missing after
the Ore 0end had satisfied its hunger.
A soon a. the ruins had cooled Bur
roughs began q search for his fortune
It was not found at the safety de.
posit company where his lawyer, Sam
uel Coolidge. had kept valuables. The
once safe had tumbled from the
fourth story of the building. and ev'
erything In II had been burned to pow
der. These two incidents taken to
gether convinced Burroughs that he
had lost his fortune. for the securities
were not Of the registered kind. but II
the nature of q banknote. At any rate
II he recovered any Of his inheritance
he could do so only after long proc
ess.
As soon as Burroughs was convinced
of this he went to his fiancee and of
| fered to release her. She wept ant
| moaned and vowed that she could new
er love any one else, bur did not Civ
any definite answer to his offer. Bu
when a month had passed and her low
. a..
his immediate expenses she turne'
him down. We who had attended on
| friends bachelor dinner felt that b.
had made narrow escape. Miss Eth
eriing. the lady in question. had In he
!, own right something Ike $4,000. TIL
\ gave her an income Of but $1,000
y year. and she needed much more thal
Y that to enable her to keep up her p<
sition In society,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23

q. D. & d, D. MENDENHALL
CONSULTING ENGINEERS
Suite 212-215 Drane Building
Lakeland, Fla.
Phosphate Land Examinations and
Plant Designs Earthwork Specialists,
Surveys.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23

Leaning his head back ON the cushion.
fell asleep.
"You do not appreciate the perfume
Of the rose. herr" said the fraulein.
''Try this one" She drew forth another
and held It to his nose herself, looking
into his eyes intently and with pleas
ant smile on her lips The man began
to feel drOwsy and. suspecting that
something in the rose was affecting
him. endeavOred to put 1t away with
his hand. But the fraulein smilingly
resisted. and he passed into slumber.
her smiling face fading before him.
At this juncture the old man, who
was only DOING and that naturally.
opened his eyes and. seeing one of bis
companions asleep with his head on
the cushion and the other sinking into
inconsistencies. looked at the fraulein
suspiciously.
Look she cried. pointing out
through the window, at the same time
assuming a frightened expression.
The man looked and. seeing nothing
Of importance. turned again to see him.
self confronted BY weapon In the
hands Of the girl. Advancing toward
him. she pressed the muozle Of he'
pistol against his forehead and pressed
her bouquet to bis nose. BE must ei
Their get q bullet in biz brain or 60 t.
sleep. He chose the latter course.
When the train reached the next sta
ton the guard reported that the three
men in It were asleep and the frauleil
was missing.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
Heart toHe
Talks
.USELESS."
y CHARLES n. LURE

"USELESS."
Bernard Chernow, twenty-six years
old. Of New York. thought that he was
q mere cog In the worlds machinery
may, a useless cog"
So Bernard Chernow died. And that
was the end Of life that might have
been made useful and valuable to the
world.
He did not kill himself-that IL, moi
directly. He simply died from lack Of
the will to keep on living. Perhaps
his brain was affected by an injury
seemingly slight. which he suffered q
short time ago. Perhaps 0verstudy
had infiamed the delicate tissues Of
the brain.
At any rate. he is dead. and the
world Is poorer.
For the letter which Bernard Cher
now left behind him tells in simple
eloquent. pathetic language the story
Of a life that might have been useful
even brilliant, defeated in its purposes
by too much introspection, too mucf
thought of self. Instead Of directing
the energies Of his mind to the tasl
Of working out some definite. simple
scheme whereby he could be Of use {,
his fellow man Chernow br0oded ovel
his inability to achieve a single. ~
purpose.
He wanted to be teacher Of thu
young. and because be was not en-
dowed with the natural ability to &C
quire excellence in drawing his ain
was defeated. Instead Of turning b
another purpose within the compass o
his undoubted powers he brooded owe
his failure" .s
ut seems to me that I am a mer
cog in the worlds mschinery-nay.
useless cog"
Had he but applied his mind to
short study Of machinery he woul'
have perceived that In q well built ma
chine there II no useless cog" "Eacl
thing In its place IL best" and the III
tie cog In the tiny gear. II It but serv
the purpose Of its invention and cres
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23

One day about three months after
the DIRE ! met Burroughs on the street
He approached me with a radiant
countenance.
you've found your fortune" said.
''Guess again"
''Give 1t up"
1--WE got a new sweetheart"
You don't mean it,
He briefly told me how q girl who
had loved him long had been grieved
at his engagement with Miss Ether
ling and had consented to take bin
with his poverty. congratulated him
heartily. and We parted each about bis
own affairs. Burroughs new lOve-a
Miss Tisdaie-was poor a. q church
mouse. and feared that since Kim
ball had been brought up to expect
fortune they would have q hard life.
We were oil very busy after the Chi
cago Ore. and | saw nothing Of Bur-
roughs for some time. On returning
from q business trip found on my
desk an Invitation from him for an
other bachelor dinner previous to his
marriage with Miss Tisdale. to be CIV
en- at the most expensive hotel In the
city. l was too busy during the day
to learn anything further about his
affairs and went to the dinner with
no knowledge Of them except what
have stated. The guests were all seat
ed at the table when ] entered. and
Burroughs stood at one end.
he beckOned me to vacant seat be-
side him, but since he was standing
with a glass Of wine In his hand. az II
about to give toast. remained stand
ing. and q waiter nlled my glass. 1t
was evident from Burroughs manner
and that Of his guests that something
important was to be announced.
my friends" he said. perhaps some
of you have not heard Of my good for
tune. 80 l will inform you. Recently
the debris left by the fire has been
cleared away for building to be erect
ed on La Sale street. Under the ruins
was found safe. the contents Of
which were in perfect condition. One
bundle Of papers turned out to be my
securities.
"The remains of man were discov-
cred also and identified as those Of my
guardian. Samuel Coolidge. He had
doubtless removed the contents Of bis
FIRMS box from the safety deposit
vaults and carried them out into the
street. Driven BY the Ore into another
building. be had found an opportunity
to put them Into safe. but. penned In
by flames. was unable to escape.
II propose his memory. standing and
In silence"
II IL quite likely that there were
many other cases Of devotion to duty
during that pandemonium. the heroes
and the heroines OF which were buried
under the ruins. not to be exhumed.
Burroughs and his wife. their chill
dren and their grandchildren are living
. happy and united family. Misc Eth
erling died disappointed old maid.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
Record Diamond Drill.

The largest diamond drill core ever
cut has just been presented to Lehigh
university. It was cut in the Marcy
vein, at the Maltby colliery. Scranton.
The specimen Is q core of an 11.inch
diamond drill and the core is 10 inches
in diameter. The object of the drill
ing was to drain some old workings
at the Maltby colliery. A barrier Of
1873 feet had to be penetrated before
the water. which had a head Of 176
feet, could be tapped. The core shows
the middle rock of the Marcy vein.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
Answered His Question.

Prince George of Denmark was nick
named "Est-il-possible" by James ii.
It is said that when the startling
events Of the revolution of 1888 sue
ceeded one another with breathless
rapidity, the emotions of Prince George
found vent in the repeated exclama-
tion: "Est-il-possible?" King James.
enumeratins those who had forsaken
him, said: And est4l.possible has
gone, tool"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23

DR.. q. MERCER RICHARDS
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
Once: Rooms S and s, Ellistop Bl0g
Lakeland, Florida
Phones: once 378; Resid. sol Blue
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23

The professor who went i've days
without eating says the pain caused
by starvation is almost purely i'm
aginary. Maybe 90. but the pleasure
Of eating 10 real.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
4 DVERTISlNG Is
\ the Huphen That
Brings BuDer and Seller
Together.
New York Led in Economy.

Although New York lies entirely
outside Of the coal-producing area, 1t
was the first state in which were built
by-product ovens, which save the gas.
tar, and ammonia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
BIG ADS. FOR BIC BUSINESS

II Your Business Il Small Try
. Little Ad. and Watch Your
:::: BUSINESS GROW. :;::
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
The Professions

Chiropractor
DIR. ]. Q. SCARBOROUGH,
Lady In Attendance
In Dyches Building Between Parl
and Auditorium.
OFFICE HOURS.
3 to IL 30 a. m. 1:30 to 5 p. m.
700 to 500 p. m.
Consultation and Examination Free.
Residence Phone $40 Black
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-02-23
W. L. HEATH, D. G.
rnHu n VITA n n

W. L. HEATH, D. G.
HUGH D. VIA. D. G.
Doctors Of Chiropratic. Over Post
Once. Hours 8 to IL. q. m. and z.
10 and to p. m.
Graduates and Ex-Faculty mem
hers of the Palmer School OF
Chirapratic. Consultation an d
Spinal analysis free at ONCE.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
HOUSE HANDLES BIC
GR|ST OF SENATE BILLS
Dimick's Bill Making School
Supervisors Optional With
County Creates ClarnOr

The house put on its working clothes
this morning and, within short space of
an hour and half, passed II senate
bills and laid three others on the table
temporarily to be taken up again with
other bills pending.
The only bill when occasioned any
discussion was Senate Dimick's bill
amending the present statute providing
for county school supervisors so as to
make it optional on the part Of the
voters Of the county as to whether or
not the supervisors be employed, where.
as, under the present statutes, it is
left entirely in the hands of the coun.
" school superiutendents. After some
debate the bill was passed.
The other important measure CT local
interest is tnat Of Senator LaFollett
amending the present statute so that il
will be possible 1or the construction of
the steel bridge jointly by the counties
of Polk and Marion and the city of
Salem. As som as this bin is signed
by the governor 1T will be possible for
the negotiations between the two coun-
ties and the city council to proceed
with the details of entering into tbe
contract and work can be Commenced
early in the spring.
The full list OF senate bills passed bv
The house this morning follows:
$. B. % 49, Lafollett - Authorizing
Marion and Polk counties to construct
bridge across the Willamette.
S. b. MISUNDERSTANDING TO mrv
trial fee in Multnomah county.
S. b. 70-Moser- Relating TO mrv
trial fee in Mutuomah county.
$. b. S2-Moser- Amending Code
providing a manner of foreclosng liens
on personal property.
S. B. S3-Moser - Making public
school houses free for use as civic cen.
ters.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
Owners viii Act in Accord.

Washington, Feb ll--Former United
States Senator Towne, representing
tho owners of the Wilhelmino, declared
here this afternoon that the state de.
partment and the owners of the vessel
would act in entire accord in regard to
the Wilhelmina S seizure by the British
government
state department officials indicated
that if the prize court proceedings were
unsatisfactory, the government may
take q hand and establish the vessel s
right to take food to Germany. The de.
partmcnt however does not regard the
matter as an international incident yet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
By j. W. T. Mason
(Fomer European Manager of the
United Press.

(FOrmer European Manager Of the
United Press)
New York, Feb. ll.-Petrograd is
experiencing another period of exces-
sive, unwaranted optimism. The sud
den discoveries by the slavs that they
have established decisive superiority
over the Germans constitute one of the
most curious psychological products
of the war. About once a month, since
August, Russia has announced that she
is about to accomplish tine longedfog
demonstration of irresistible might for
which the western allies yainIy wait.
At present, there not only is not any
evidence Of Russian success but the
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
ENGLAND SIEZES
WILHELMINA'S CARGO
FOOdstuffs Designed for Ger
many in Possession of
Her Enemy

Falmouth, England. Feb. 1.-THE
cargo Of foodstuffs carried by the
American steamer Wilhelmina, which
was destined for Germany was seized
by the British government today.
Officials Of the port took possession
Of the steamer and her cargo will be
uuloaded, Final disposition Of the food
will be determined by prize court
which viii expedite the proceeding as
much as possible.
The steamer itself will not be seized
and may sail as soon as the cargo has
been removed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
paeia Sails with Cotton.

Norfolk, Va, Feb. ll.-The Amer.
can steamer Dacia, laden with cotton
destined for Germany, sailed from this
port this morning. Her captain de.
rlared he was confident that the ship
would not be molested by British war.
ships in spite of the warning previously
given by the British foreign office that
the ship would be seized.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
The Spanish War Veterans Of n

The Spanish War Veterans of the
Hal llibbard Camp No, 5 OF this city
and the Sons of Veterans are making
great preparation for the banquet to be
held in the armory Saturday night IN
honor Of Lincoln S birthday The mem.
hers of the G. A. R., the Woman s Re.
lief Corps and the Ladies Of the G. A.
H. will be the guests Of the younger
organizations at this banquet.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
THREE SERIOUSLY INJURED.

Los Angeles, Cal, Feb. ll.--Threo
persons were seriously injured here
early today when a iiney bus, driven
10y i. H. Wallace crashed into West
Jefferson ear at Main and Adams
streets,
The iniurcd
Mrs. H. llildreth, three teoth
knocked out; severely cut about body
by flying glass,
Driver Wallace, badly cut about
head and shoulders; possibly internal
ly injured.
Frank Andrews, 10, cut about head.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
A. M. Prather who rogides ON M,

A. M, Prather who resides on the
Lresley hop ranch near the city,
brought his three.year sm to the VIII.
lamette sauitorium last night. The boy
had been trying to split wood, and while
doing so particle Of steel splitting off
the AK hit him in the hand bruisng him
badly and causing severe hemmor.
rhage He was cared for at Willamette
sanitonum and is on the road to re.
coyery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
The frOnt Of the building Formerly

The front of the building formerly
occupied by the Willamette Hardware
Company on Commercial street is being
entirely re-modeled for the fish and
poultry market of Bybee & Walker who
will soon occupy the building. On one
side of the front there will be an open
entrance, while the other side will be
made into tiled air tight ice box for
the display Of fish. The store room
will be tiled thrmghout.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

The wJrds for the next spelling con.
tcst for thc schools of the county are
now being prepared at the office of
county school superintendent W. NJ.
smith, The next contest is to be held
February is, The first one was held
January rs and some gool grades were
made by different schools OF the coun.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

The Candy negative debating team
viii meet the High school affirmative
team in debate in tile assembly room OF
the bign school Friday evening. This
Is the second debate Of the series. Fri.
day the High school negative team
will go to Forest Grove.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
Regular convoeation of' Mnlt.

Y nomah Chapter No. /, R. A,
So NJ, Friday evening at
a IN o clock. Addresses to be given
NOON by Companions Thiesen, Win.
MN-lN slow and others, BE sure and
NM be there. Visiting companions
cordially invited to attend.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Captain Lorengen, of the Salvation
Army tells of family in North Salem
where school books are needed badly.
The books needed are Wheelers Is first
reader, steps in Numbers, Elsou 5 read.
er book, 4, Agriculture, Music reader 3.
This case could be easily relieved il
someone who has one or more Of these
books would call up Captain Lorenaen,
phone lS2O, who would gladly call for
the books.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

A suit TO recover money was filed in
the circuit court today by W.J. Green.
field against /. Bacus, The claims are
for small sums and have all been as.
signed to the plaintiff. The uggre
gate sum is 5000 with $40 as attorneys
fees
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

O. Q. Royal today brought suit TO
quiet title to 20 acres Of land in this
county against Wluiam Clergyman and
A. j. Brault. 1t appears that through
an error in the description a mortgage
was given ON 2j acres lying next to tue
piece intended and the present suit is
to set the matter Alright.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Shaking hands with the governor
and viewing the legislators in action
was rart of the course Of study given
the Silverton Higa school pupils yes.
terdoy, The class has 90 pupils and
this is the first time mixing up with
the state government has been included
in the course.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

The box social given by the Arto-
Frisco drill team Of the Artisans last
night was an affair greatly enjoyed by
those attending. The evening was
spent with program Of music, read.
ngs and addresses.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Alfred Viclr of the Wick garage,
was operated ON yesterday afternoon
for appendicitis at the Salem hospital
At late hour this afternoon he was
reported to be progressing very favor.
ably
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

The greater part Of the offices Of
the county court house win be closed
tomorrow in honor Of Lincoln 's Birth.
day. The Tax collector, George pams
will be on duty however to gather in
any stray shocklcs that the property
ownors might wish to contribute. The
office Of sheriff Esch also will be open
as usual The county clerks office will
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Fred shindler the junk dealer who
was arrested last week charged with
concealing stolen property, was tried
this morning before Justice Webster
and acquitted, There was no evidence
to show that the goods were concealed.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Mrs, Kate Lando, president of the Re
bekah Assembly, Of NIarshfield, will
arrive in Salem Monday to pay an Of.
ficial visit to the Salem Rebekah lodge
No. /, While in Salem Mrs. Lando
viii be a guest at the home of Judge
William Galloway, grand master Of the
|. o. o. r.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Mrs, M. Jay Myers, of Portland is
in Salem to spend the week end as the
guest Of Mrs Mildred Robertson
Brooks, the county recorder While in
Salem Mrs, Meyers will also visit her
brother II, l., ldlemOu, clerk in the
senate.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
All Around Town


DR.. Mendelsonn, specialist In fitting
glasses correctly. U. $. bank bldg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Gilson's barber shop moved to 457
State, next to Bhgh theater
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
r x * = 4 x = 4 4 4 x X 4 Il s i

MUTI.--Marviu Null, the year and
& months old enid Of Mr.. and Mrs.
7 l.. Null of Amsville, Tuesday,
February 8, 1915, Burial took place
Wednesday morning at the City view
cemetery.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

painless Parker so well known on
all parts of the Pacific coast and espc.
eiolly in Salem since he has appeared
before the Legislature urging the pass.
ing of certain bills, is in the city look.
ing for u location He states that as
soon as he secures n suitable location,
he will open an office in this city.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

The Oregon Electric will run a
special tonight to Portland, leaving the
station at state and High streets at
1880 o clock.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

The case Of the state against Hod.
gins, charged with assault, was called
this morning in Justice Webster S curt
and postponed until o clock Monday
afternoon, as the defense demanded a
Jury tnal.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

DR., @. B. o'Nein, Optometrlst.optic.
ian. il Bush Bank bldg.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
BORN
\ y y & < y < & y \ 4 x y = y \

CROTEAU-Bon Sunday, January ~
1915, at their home in BuIklcy Val
ley Canada, to Mr., and Mrs. William
Croteau, an pound son.
Mrs, Croteau is the eldest daughter
of Mrs, G. S. McNIum of Quniaby
Oregon, The babe has been christcncd
Stuart William n. Croteau.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

The Capital Lumber co., $40 South
Twelfth, Building material Of all kinds.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11
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be unable to transact business as It is
a legal holiday, aud there will be no
court in either department of the cir
cult court.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

I, G, s., 2li,l2 HUBBARD building.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Let Gilbert g. Potee look after your
fine mechanical repairs. $50 Ferry.
Phone jSS,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

Dr. stones chilblain remedy 25c,
guaranteed,
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

All outside rooms at The Cottage
Hotel, Fine cooking. 1850 Court
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

DR.. stones Itch Ointment cures the
itch.
Daily capital journal. (Salem, Oregon) 1903-1919, 1915-02-11

% Special meeting Of Salem
a Lodge No. 1, A. Il. & A. NJ,
IA this evening. Work in the n.
IN A, degree Visiting brethren