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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
FISH BECAME A LAND lUBBER
Trained to Life on Shore, This Her.
ring Fell Into the Water and
Was Drowned.

Henrik Dahl Of Aalesund was a
reader and follower of Darwin. Wish
ing to apply his theory of the limit
of adaptability of a species to its en-
vironment Henrik procured herring
from neighboring ford and carried
1t home in a tub of sea water He re-
newed the water daily for some time
and gradually reduced the quantity,
with so little inconvenience to the
herring that he concluded that the
fish might. in time. learn to breathe
air undiluted with water, like the cat
and man. 1t turned out as he expect.
ed, and the water was finally emptied
out of the tub. never to be replaced.
Henrik next removed the fish from
its tub and placed 1t on the ground
where it Topped about very awkward.
ly at first, but soon learned TO move
freely and rapidly. In little while
the herring was able to follow its
master without difficulty. and then II
became his constant companion abou,
the streets of the city.
On a certain unfortunate day Hen
rik had occasion to cross a dilapidat
ed bridge which spanned an arm Of
the harbor. The herring, comins
gracefully along, needless of danger
now and again springing at flies. fol-
which it had acquired a great fond
ness. missed its footing. slipped
through a crack into the water ant
was decentralization Transcript.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Two Wedding Texts.

John Quincy Adams and John Han
cock, 'the signer," married two sis
ters, the daughters Of noted Method
list divine in Connecticut. John Quin-
cy was favorite with the old peo-
pie, and Mary's choice was approved
by them. So, when the bans were
published, the parent said: MARY,
if you will furnish the text, will
preach you wedding sermon" She
was equal to the task. and gave the
text: Mary hath chosen the good
part, which shall not be taken from
her." Needless to say that justice
was done to the occasion and the
text. Not so with Margaret, who in
the meanwhile was receiving the At
tentions of her John in very mex.
pensive way, as far as her parents
were concerned, for 1t is said that
'he never crossed his legs under theiI
| festive board" So, when the bans
| were published, she said to her ia
Their: Father. you preached a wed
ding sermon for Mary; cannot yor
preach one for me?" He at first de
INJURED. but at last consented ant
! called for the text. when Margaret
| who was equal to the occasion, said
And John came. neither eating no
| drinking, and yet We say he hath ;
| devil"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
MARRYING
BE T T Y
by lZOLA FORESTER

Il suppose | shall have to take her
here for three weeks" Marjorie de-
clared plaintively. She put down the
letter from Betty with a heavy sigh
1T is surely all that mother or Betty
can expect. She's been away to col
lege. you know. Wally, and I've missed
seeing her for two years. But know
from her letters that she's awfully
strong and athletic, and her hair a.
ways was rather red. Really, Wally.
do think you might pay attention
when it's so important"
Wallace laughed. and shook his
head.
When 1t comes to marrying on
Bet, or managing Bet, wash my
brotherly hands Of the job. also my
conscience. II you will have Bet for
a sister. kiddie, you'll have to stand
for it,
But. Wally, l knew she'll-she'll
Smother me. She'll simply absorb all
my vitality In a week. Who can /
get for herr"
You mean as sort of physical
exerciser for Bet. Somebody to trot
her around daily. ride. golf, walk with
her. take up Bets surplus energy SO
she won't exhaust yours?"
"Oh, Wally, darling, that's 1t ex-
actly," breathed Marjorie thankfully
Wallace bent down to kiss the
pretty upturned face. They had been
married only five months, so the
honeymoon was still visible In the
western sky.
There's only one man that
know Of who might fall in love with a
girl of Bets type. athletic and breezy
you UNDERSTANDINGS Bretherton. He's
just returned from Panama. He hates
society and Is child Of nature; hon
estly, Marjorie. We're old classmates
and l haven't seen old Rex in seven
years. He plunged into government
work around the canal and conces
sicns in the republics, and cut the old
New York crowd dead. Worth half 6
million and more. too. think he
would iiRe Bet"
Marjorie ruminated, her gray eyes
twinkling with mischief. Try him
DEAR" she said fervently. Bet will
be here Wednesday,"
by way of New York, and up BY
boat?''
Marjorie nodded, trying to follow
his thoughts.
Il am too busy to meet he
Wednesday. I'll phone Rex to hell
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
In Self-Oefense.

when a mans married." said Rose
Stahl, the Chorus Lady" in Young's
Magazine, his excuses begin. Did you
ever hear how Sambo got out of it
when he was caught in the turkey
COOP"
deed, mistah,' he said, deed,
sab. isn't a-stealin' dis yah bird. rs
a-takin' it in self defense. Homes
Isl
"sSelf defense!' roared the indig'
nant owner. shaking him by the col
lar. What kind of lie are you trying
to tell me?'
please, sah.' walled the much
abused Sambo, NAH wife she say eff
doan' fotch home turkey she gwine
ter break cherry bone in nah body
An so jes' 'bleeged ter perfect NAH
ssri'-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Swept Rapidly Along the Road.

swept Rapidly Along the Hoao.
legs. Even they expressed inadequacy
to cope with the situation Of broken
engine.
Evans put on speed and swept rapid
ly along the road, and as he reached
the less frequented roads his speed
grew to an alarming rate. And through
1t all, in the swiftly-sighted then van
ishing scenery, the face of the woman
in the gray car haunted him. Yet he
flung himself farther and farther from
her.
After a half hour Of speeding the
nervous energy had in measure ex-
hausted itself, and Evans began to re-
view the situation more calmly.
The sight of the girl had certainly
wrought havoc in his heart, yet he felt
loath to present himself in the capacity
of succor The man, sprawling under
the car might take his offer as an in
suit
| Evans found that he was turning
again in the direction of that gray car.
He went slowly, intending to go past
without apparent interest.
As he drew near, his heart pounded
The girl had descended for the car
and was sitting on comfortably es
tablished boulder.
That the man sitting on the step Of
the motor and the girl on the boulder
had had a slight difference of opinion
was evident TO Evans. There was airy
Indifference expressed in every line o.
the girls attitude.
Evans looked at the man. Then HI
brouht his own car to an abrupt stop
. Jumping out he took off his great cog
giles with one hand and held out thu
other to the man on the step.
Evans" They gripped hands Joy
ously. q would have known you any
where,"
"reminiscences of college days TO
lowed for the next Is minute:
: Evans kept a wary eye on the girl o
the boulder. After one quick glanc
from beneath her eyeglasses she mair
I tanned a naughty indifference. an
! hummed while the two men talked.
With tardy politeness Danny Woo
! turned to the girl.
Miss Turner have run across a
\ old friend-Mr. Evans, Miss Turner
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
in A GRAY
MOTOR CAR
By M0LLIE MCMASTER

Evans sat in his mean looking little
car and gloomed. He had passed no
less than hundred motors, and in
one and all of them there had been
fragments of the feminine world. He
alone, in all the vast creation, SEEM
ed without a companion.
The day was glorious, and the night
would be perfect with a full moon
waning into dawn, and still Evans was
ly to one side as car as mean look
ing as his own, and of the same make,
hurled itself along the road.
'Idiotic driver!" muttered Evans and
felt a little less gloomy.
He watched the gray car ahead OF
fearful for the occupants.
Evans quickened his own speed that
he might better keep the other car In
sight.
That man knows about as much
about the car he's running as I do
about making blouses!" was Evans
next comment as the car came within
an inch of a farmers wagon
"He has no business taking WON
an out with him." growled Evans.
He drew a quick breath. The gray car
had come to a jerky stop. Whether
it had collided with something or not
Evans was not near enough to see.
They got a jolt. anyway" He put
on greater speed and finally drew near
the other car.
A sigh of relief escaped Evans lips.
There was no accident; something was
wrong with the engine. He went SLOW
ly past and turned glance at the sole
occupant of the machine. Control OF
his own car for a second was lost to
Evans.
The girl in the car was the most
beautiful woman in the world, as well
as the
But what did it matter? Three weeks
ago, the light of the universe had been
snuffed out for Dave Evans. What did
it matter how beautiful the woman in
the car was now?
He went slowly past. The head of the
girl was averted and she spoke to the
man who was crawling in a helpless
sort of way under the car.
Evans swore under his breath as he
caught fleeting glimpse of the mans
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
W =.
q II


me out like a good fellow. How's
that?"
"Wally, l never dreamed that you
were diplomatist." said Marjorie,
ga.'y. Maybe they'll fall in love
and elope on the way up"
II shouldn't be surprised at any
thing Bet did Poor old Rex. Don't
you dare give me away He would
never forgive me-"
Marjorie laughed. and hurried away
to write Betty.
It was nearly ten when Betty ar
rived at the Grand Central station.
She walked swiftly down the plat.
torn. looking for her brotherin-law's
round boyish face to welcome her. A
touch on her arm startled her. Just
as she was about to start along the
concourse. She turned and faced Rex
Bretherton. A change came over
Betty instantly. In that brief moment
she seemed to grow taller.
And all unconsciously Rex beamec
| at her In high approval. Betty's
wide gray eyes, Bets heavy chestnut
curls, Bets girlish air of splendid
vitality and buoyancy, combined witt
the unmistakable touch of the thor
oughbred that chung to her, all swep
her overheard on the moment
You're Miss Rossmore, aren't you?
he asked. Il am sent to meet you il
Wally's place, and see that you ge
the boat for Neponsett all right. He
rushed to death, and awfully sorry
You won't mind. though, will your
She ignored the eagerness in hi
tone. Haven't you met me before?
she asked pointedly.
II only wish could say yes," e1
claimed Rex. bluntly. his eyes betray
ing all the interest he felt.
Her straight brows drew togethe
perplexedly.
"Oh, but remember you, Nj
Bretherton. | never forget faces.
remember you perfectly, distinctly, a
though"-slowly, cruelly-"we wer
never introduced"
, Rex cheerfully overlooked tn
slight. and piloted her out to his wal
ing car deftly. But 1t was a most III
eventful run to the pier. From thS
first moment Bet made 1t plainly ev
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Wanted His Orders pirect.

A rather quaint yarn concerns q
certain general officer who was &c
misguided as to take his son with
him as aid. The well-meaning young
man, delivering an order to an artil
lery brigadier. who was feeling a BIZ
hverish that morning, unwisely said
III you please, my father wants you
to move your guns to so and So
Very well, my boy replied the bri
gadier. Now run along and see what
your mother wants done,"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
To Remain Unsettled.

Engineers say that among the
things that will never be settled are
the following: Whether long screw.
driver is better than a short one OF
the same family; whether water
wheels run faster at night than they
do in the daytime; the best way to
harden steel; which side of the bel,
should run next the pulley, and the
right way to lace belts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Satisfied With Little.

The Australian bushmen wish or
shelter from the rain, and IL they
find a cave or overhanging rock
will shelter them they will built
house. II there is no such mai
shelter they select a place W
small trees or bushes grow toge
and weave the branches together
cover them with grass. This forI
roof to keep of the rain.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
BiQness of Soul.

1t is easy 20 respond to love and
Kindness, but what is our response to
unlovely things when sudden occasion
arises to test the quality of our tenn
per? The manner of our response,
when we have no time to take a Sec
ond thought, is sure indication OF
the character of the individual
Unity.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Hair Sinsed by Lightning.

A remarkable escape was expert,
enced recently by a young man in
Stirlingshire, Scotland. He CHANGED
to be out on a moor in the Killearn
district during thunderstorm. He
was oareheaded. and during the heavy
rainfall his hair got soaked. While
crossing the moor his hair was badly
singed by flash of lightning, but 9TH
erwise he escaped injury.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Telling Fresh EGGS.

To ascertain the freshness of an
egg without breaking, hold it before
a strong light and look directly
through the she'll II the yolk ap-
pears round. and the white surround.
ing it clear, the chances are that the
egg is fresh. Or drop it into water;
IL the egg sinks quickly and remains
at the bottom it is in all probability
fresh, but IL it stands on end it 1t
doubtful, and quite bad if it floats.
The shell of fresh egg looks dull.
while that of a stale one is glossy.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
The Camel.

When man first saw the camel, he
was SO frightened at his vast size that
he fed away. After a time, perceiv.
ing the meekness and gentleness ol
his temper, he summoned courage
enough to approach him. Soon after.
wards, observing that he was an an.
imal altogether deficient in spirit, he
assumed such boldress as to put a
bride in his mouth. and to set child
to drive him Use serves to overcome
dread.-From Aesop's Fables.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Ink Eradicator

A very good way to remove ink
stains from cloth is to wash them
with boiled rice. Rub the rice on the
stains, as you may soap. and wash
with clear water. If the first applica-
ton does not complete the cure repeat
the process. 1t usually works like
magic even ii stains are perfectly
sry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
CAPITAL OHenses.

You are opposed to capital
fshment?" Yes; even in its mi
form. I don't even approve
writer's and speakers who begin G
other sentence with a capital l."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Try This, Daughters.

Papa-Why, hang it. girl, thai
low only earns nine dollars a We
Pleading Daughter-"Yes; but, d
dear, a week passes so quickly
you're fond of ons s=sther. "-Jud
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Enough on Hand.

Mamma" said fous-year-old \
gle, who had been assigned the tasl
rocking the cradle containing her b
brother, IF the angels have any N
Kids to give away, don't you take e
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Heart Res4a IndivlduaIistIc.

An English rcientist believes there
is an individuality in heart beats affect
ing the handwriting to such degree
that it can bs identified when the
writing is magnified.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Relative Sizes

No man is bigger than his party .
said the ready-made philosopher.
Not now" replied Senator Sor-
ghum. But If parties keep on subdi.
viding it may yet be managed"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27

Poor Kind Of sympathy.
Sympathy that begins and ends In
lip service is of little help to any OF
Us.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Optimistic Though.

Things are not to be estimated by
heir number but by their importance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
Wise Savinu

There is more truth than humor in
tie saying of 3ildad that the best way
to keep your word is not tc yi-e -
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27

Alike In One Respect.
War and friendship admit OF no ex-
suses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27

Z. D. & Il. D. MENDENHALL
CIVIL ENGINEERS
Suite 2l2-215 Drane Building
LAKELAND, FLA.
seosphate Land Examinations and
Plant Designs, Earthwork Special
lists. Surveys.
Residence Phone 278 Black.
Once Phone PTS Blue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-27
The Professions

CHIROPRACTOR
DIR. }. q. SCARBOROUGH,
Lady in Attendance
In Dyches Building, Between Park
and Auditorium
OFFICE HOURS
to 1880 a. m. 1880 to p. m.
700 to $3.50 p. m.
oasultation and Examination Free.
Residence Phone 240 Black
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
West End Bridge Club

Mrs. Homer Prentice entertained
the West End Bridge Club last i'ri
day afternoon at the home of Mrs
]. C. Watson ON Iron avenue. The
guests of the club were Mrs. j. \
Mahoney, Miss Mary Mahoney. Mrs
Henry Hall. Mrs. A. W. Pollard. Mr.
Harry Kelly. Mrs. Arthur Rathel
Mrs. Mayme Williams. and Miss
Thresa Clark. Mrs. NJ. J. Moran
won the prize. The Watson HON,
was artistically decorated for the
occasion. the color scheme being
yellow and white. The delicious re-
freshments were dainty served by
Mrs. Prentice.
Mrs. Watson will entertain the
club this week.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
Farmers Meetings

Prof. J. b. Taylor and Count,
Superintendent Miss Grace Goebe
have receieved letters from A. c
Cooley. director of extension and
state leader. State College. stating
that the extension division is desir.
ous of sending several members Of
the State College faculty to spend d
week in the rural districts for Oh,
purpose Of cooperating with the bu-
reau of biological survey. L. :. DE.
parimeni of Agriculture in the pro.
lection of migratory and insecti-
vorous birds of the state. The let
ter requests the cooperation of the
high schools in the work.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
0emlnQ National Elected Officers

The annual meeting of the Demine
National Bank was held Tuesday
afternoon at the bank building on
Gold avenue and Pine street. The
Officers named are: W. ID. Murray.
president; j. q. Cooper, first vice
president; +. l.. Nordhaus. second
Wee president, +. l.. Foulks, cash.
Ter; II. u. Hall and A. l.. Maple, AS
sistant cashiers.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
Injured In Runaway

Mrs. J. T. Baliff, who lives about
four miles out of the city, met with
nm accident Tuesday afternoon on
Gold avenue near Pine street .sus-
tanning a broken arm and suffering
bruised face when the horse. which
she was driving became unmanae-
able. She was picked up after be-
ing thrown from Their ig. and was
attended by DIR. vickers. She was
able to leave for her home late in he
evening.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
MUTT STATION

!. II. Crosby Was ~ Demins on
BUSINESS Monday.
!. King aud famil' passed through
MT, Sunday On their way I" Las
palomas Hot SrUls'.
Lon BarkslaIr ha. muNrd Il hie
new ranch near Nuil Tie J. n"w
huil,nng fence.
Homer Jones made trip I" DEM
ing several days ago, taking the tram
n, Barksdalc, the new flag station,
six miles west at Mutt.
Ed Pride came nui from DENIM.
Friday.
Frank Lewis. VIII" works for j. T.
Bark sdae. has lust returned form
several days trip an the Mimbres'
where he has been attending To some
business.
Miss Anna Riser has room IN
the section honse now.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
Nniir. POI Publication
prBI.tC LAND SALE
al IN, Commissioner II Public i.anhs


on,r. al IN. Commissioner ~ Public i.anh'
ST. ~ Ner ucric"
SANTA Fr. New McNigo. Jan. T. iol"
Notice II hereby given that pursuant =" TVS
provisions ~ an Act at '"hgfrsN "Pp""'''
June 20 1910. The laws NJ the stat" "i Ne"
Mexico aud the rules aud regulations "i th'
stat. Land Office the Commissioner 81 Fuh
lie Lands will offer at Public sale. !" we
highest bidders. at ten o'clock, \. VI. on ftl
dan. the seventh day of April, 1919. IN 'h'
town ~ Deming. County NJ Luna state OF
New Mexico in front of the court house mere
an the following described Tracts oi land, W
An Of Sections I, 3. 4, ; q, !, :, y. 10
II. ~ N. ~. Is. 10, II. ~. 10 20. ~
~ aa.Eia. swL. Eis NWh. sWliNWli
Section -: all 81 sections 90 20. Is ". q"
Al no "a. 10. T.26S., ROW. Lots l. >, .. 4
SINis. Nhshs. Sl.2sWi. Sec. I. all Of
s.c,i.ns ~. ~. "a. %. 30. T 2GS., X. Nv.
an AZ S.etions 4 - o. W. See. :. all sec. q
Fit Sec O. all Of Sections. 10 ~, II, ". ~
rs. III. ~. See 20. al 81 Sections "a, ~, ~
"a %, 20. %. 80. 20. 30, ~, ~, 3d. T. III
H. CIV. all 81 Sections l. . U a's., u wv.
containing u. s3G 80 acres, There ~" ." IN
iroveinents ON this land. -.
Also all IL Section 81. T. 2ss.. ". CIV con
taining $40 acres. There arr ~" improve
ments on this land.
Ne lids ON the above DESERVED lands viii u
accepted for less than Three Dollars tss.""l
per acre which Is the appraised value thrr
81. aud In addition thereto the successful bad
der must pay for the improvements at the"
appraised value
Also Lots /. .. sINEa, sE. Sec. l
Lots I. =. I. =. Sec. .. SWh NWh. sWh
81 SEA See ~. swL swh. sEii Sec
20. swh swh Sec. -. 7. 2is.. r. Nv, Al
~ sections d aud I. \. Gas. X. 6W- Lets !
=, .. Z. SEN VIVA. isswh. Sis NEii
SEA- ssc 81. T. GAS, X. dW.. sh Sec. 20
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
Sustained a Fractured Skull

Benito Maruffo, years old, was
seriously injured Tuesday afternoon
by being knocked down by a bicycle
in front of the grammar school. He
is the son of Santa Rosa Maruffo.
The injured lad was rushed to the
local hospital and an operation was
performed after il was learned that
the skull had been fractured. The
injury Use onsidered very serious. 1t
is claimed that the rider of the bicy-
Gle, whose name is Dryer, warned
the boy to get out of his way, and
tried to avoid the accident. but that
the lad kept running in front of him
until collision was unavoidable.
E A. Kettle Of Snco. was a visit
..e "a, tl.. o,tx, Tl,.,r-sla.
Deming graphic. (Deming, N.M.) 1903-1948, 1916-01-21
Bridge Party

Mrs. A. W. Pollard entertained at
IN elaborate bridge party Wednesday
afternoon in honor of the members
Of their bridge clubs. The mem
hers of these clubs and their guests
were: Mrs. Arthur Raithel. Mrs. f..
i. York, Mrs. Homer Prentice. Mrs.
j. e. Watson, and the Misses Kath-
crime Wamel and Esther Bolich. Mrs
Sam Watkins made the highest score.
II Is needless to say that all the
members of the clubs were in attend
ance. for il is well known that Mrs.
Pollard entertains delightfully."-. Aft.
or the games the hostess served de
licious refreshments To her guests.
John W. kreitter. superintendent of
the Duluth. Missaba and Northern
Railway Comany, arrived in Demine
Thursday morning in his private ear.
lie was accompanied by Mrs. Kreit
ter, Francis J. Wells. general man
ager of the Northern Ore Mines of
Duluth, Mimi. and Mrs. Webb. The,
were enrout for Silver City where
Mrs. Webb will enter 0 sanitorium
to remain few months for treatment
for bronchial trouble.