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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
WITH LETTIE
IN COMMAND
By ROBERT COLES

Lefty. disdaining the conductors
proffered assistance, stepped nimbly
down the Pullman steps, almost into
the arms of the eager-faced young
man who had been impatiently pacing
the station platform for half an hour.
I'm here" she announced briskly
and my! it does seem good to see
you. Just think! 1t was in July that
you were home last"
us there trouble. Dick?" she asked
quickly. noticing for the first time the
creases in the forehead that had been
smooth and clear few months be-
fore.
Nothing but trouble-until you
came" answered Horton.
"You mean that you cannot com
plete the contract in timer" she
asked. troubled look clouding the
piquant face. "Dick. You must do It
DEAR"
1T was all right up to last night,
he explained. Then a pontoon sanl
and there is no telling just when the
Job can be completed"
"And there is such a heavy forfeit,
she said quickly. ut will wipe Out
your working capital"
"Not only that" answered the man
"but on the result of this work de
ponds lot more. The Central &
Southern will spend more than a
million dollars this coming year In
improving the road We can gel
much Of that If this job is satisfac
, tory. 1t would have been done with
day to spare had it not been for the
accident"
I'VE must make it go through" she
declared. Never mind the hotel.
want to 60 right out to the bridge"
Horton led the way to where his
light buggy was in the guard of a
small boy. His horse was a good one
| and in 20 minutes they were at the
| scene Of operations.
At most times the Soddy was 9
quiet stream, racing through it's mar
row bed to join the larger river 300
miles beyond.
The Central & Southern Railroad
| bridge crossed the stream at a point
where rocky bluffs, cut by glaciers OF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
To Remain Unsettled

Engineers say that among the
things that will never be settled are
the following: Whether a 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 belt
should run next the pulley, and the
right way to lace belts.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Satisfied With Little.

The Australian bushmen wish on
shelter from the rain, and II they
find a cave or overhanging rock
will shelter them they will build
house. If there is no such nat
shelter they select a place wi
small trees or bushes grow toge'
and weave the branches together
cover them with grass. This form
roof to keep off the rain.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Hair Singed by Lightning.

A remarkable escape was expert.
enced recently by young man in
Stirlingshire, Scotland. He CHANGED
to be out on a moor in the Killearn
district during a thunderstorm. He
was bareheaded. and during the heavy
rainfall his hair got soaked. While
crossing the moor his hair was badly
singed by a fash of lightning. but 9th.
erwise he escaped injury.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Tellinn Fresh Euds.

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 If it stands on end it IL
doubtful. and quite bad IL 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, 1916-01-25
Wanted His Orders Direct,

A rather quaint yarn concerns .
certain general offlcer who was SO
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 bit
hverish that morning, unwisely said:
IF 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, 1916-01-25
Ink Eradicatnr

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. II the first applica-
ton does not complete the cure repeat
the process. 1t usually works like
magic. even il stains are perfectly
dry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
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 OF
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 boldness as to put a
bride in his mouth, and to set a child
to drive him. Use serves to overcome
dread.-From Aesop's Fables.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
6ipness Of Soul.

1t Is easy 70 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, 1916-01-25
The Reason.

The Drummer-Would you believe
1t. each sample costs US ten cents
apiece.
Friend-Indeed? And what does
the finished product cost?
The Drummer-Three cents doz-
en-. We have to make the samples
good, you know.-Puck.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Enouoh on Hand.

Mamma" said fous-year-old y
gle, who had been assigned the tasi
rocking the cradle containing her b
brother, IF the angels have any m
kids to give away, don't you take e
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Try This. pauaf1ters.

Papa-"Why, hang it, girl, that
low only earns nine dollars a wee
Pleading Daughter-"Yes; but. DAD
dear. 3 week passes so quickly "
you're fond of ons 10th er. -Judg
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
CAPITAL OHcnses.

You are opposed to capital !
ishment?" yes; even In its milo
form. I don't even approve
writer's and speakers who begin eS
other sentence with a capital !.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25

Heart Bern Individuallstic.
An English rcientist believes there
is an individuality in heart beats affect
ing the handwriting to such degree
that it can be identified when the
writing is magnified.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Wise SAVING.

There is more truth than humor in
the saying OF 3ildad that the best way
to keep your word is not to give l.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Poor Kind Of sympathy

Sympathy that begins and ends in
lip service is Of little help to any Of
as.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Ontimjstic Thouoh,

Things are not to be estimated by
heir number but by their importance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25

Alike In One Respect.
War and friendship admit Of no ex-
.uses.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
Little to Worry About.

Investigation by the geological sur.
vey Of the erosion Of drainage basis
proves that the surface of the coun-
Try is being worn away at the rate of
about an inch in 1s0 years.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25

4. D. & H. D. MENDENHALL
CIVIL ENGINEERS
Suite 2l2-215 Drane Building
LAKELAND, FLA.
ssosphate Land Examinations and
Plant Designs, Earthwork Special
lists, Surveys.
Residence Phone 278 Black.
Once Phone 27S Blue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-25
The Professions
CHIROPRACTOR

CHIROPRACTOR
DIR. J. Y. SCARBOROUGH,
Lady in Attendance
In Dyches Building, Between Park
and Auditorium
OFFICE HOURS
6 to 1880 a. m. 1880 to p. m.
700 to $3.50 p. m.
CONSULTATION and Examination Free.
Residence Phone 240 Black
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
Soldiers Pay withheld.

In the prolonged campaigns Of for
mer times British soldiers often re-
ceived no pay for years, and con
sidered themselves lucky II they then
obtained small part of what was due
them. In one of his dispatches. May
q, 1908. Marlborough complains of the
great hardships suffered by q certain
regiment. to whom $27.500 was due
and pointed out that 1t would much
contribute to the service II some par,
Of It were paid to enable the colonel
the better to clothe his regiment and
the officers to support themselves In
the army"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
SYNOPSIS.

Humphrey Van weyden. critic and dilet-
tante. thrown into the water by the sink
ing Of q ferryboat. on coming to his
senses, finds himself aboard the sealing
schooner Ghost. Captain Wolf Larsen.
bound to Japan waters. The captain re-
fuses to put Humphrey ashore and makes
him cabin boy for the good Of his soul :"
He begins under the cockney cook. Mug
ridge, who steals his money and chases
him whan accused Of 1t. Cooky is Jealous
of Hump and hazes him. Wolf hazes a
seaman and makes II the basis for phil
ooophic discussion with Hump. Wolf en-
tertains Mugridge in his cabin. wins from
him at cards the money he stole from
Hump. Cooky and Hump whet knives At
each other. Humps intimacy with Wolf
increases. Wolf sketches the story Of
his life. discusses the Bible, and Omar.
and illustrates the instructive love Of life
BY choking Hump nearly to death. A car
rival Of brutality breaks loose in the ship
and Wolf proves himself the master brute
Wolf IL knocked overheard at night,
comes back aboard by the logline and
Wins clear In a tight in the forecastle.
Hump dresses VOLTS wounds and, despite
his protest, IL made mate on the hell-ship.
Mr. Van Weyden tries to learn his duties
a. mate. Wolf hazes the men who tried
TO Kill him. Van Weyden proves by his
conduct In blow. with all hands out in
the boats among the seal herd. that he
has learned TO stand on his own legs"
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happened" he a
sailing ship has back believed that would
live
Those
handled
the had said that the sailing vessel
would again be would
before
history that which Lancing Here
sailing ship that built steamship had and notable
assembled the scale far beauty and concerned
uggd
10 a the
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
CHAPTER xv-continued.

Two hours of terrible work followed.
IN which all hands of us-two hunters.
three sailors. Wolf Larsen and L
reefed. first one and the other. the
1ib and mainsail. And when all was
done, gave up like a woman and
rolled upon the deck in the agony Of
exhaustion.
In the meantime Thomas Mugridge,
Ike Q drowned rat. was being dragged
out from under the forecastle head,
where he had cravenly ensconced
himself. ! saw him pulled aft to the
cabin and noted with a shock of sur
prise that the galley had disappeared.
a clean space of deck showed where
& had stood.
In the cabin I found all hands as
sembled. sailors as well. and while
coffee was being cooked over the small
stove we drank whisky and crunched
hardtack.
TO hell with q lookout" heard
Wolf Larsen say when we had eaten
and drunk our all. There's nothing
can be done on deck. II anything's
going to run Us down we couldn't get
ont Of it, way. Turn in. all hands.
and get some Sleep"
The sailors slipped forward. setting
the side-lights ~ they went. while the
two hunters remained to sleep in the
cabin. It not being deemed advisable
TO open the slide to the steerage COM
panionway. Wolf Larsen and l. be-
tween NJ. cut on Kerfoot's crushed
finger and sewed up the stump. Mug
ridge. who during all the time he had
been compelled to cook and serve cof-
fee and keep the fire going. had COM
planned OF internal pains. now swore
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
NORTH OF THE ARCTIC CIRCLE
Investigation Has Shown That Aeri
culture May Very Well Be Car.
ried On In the Region.

That crop production may be prac-
ticed north Of the Arctic circle is one
Of the interesting facts brought out
by . report on . reconnaissance soil
survey In Alaska. This embodies the
results Of Q study Of the soils of q
vast area in Alaska by experts of the
bureau of soils. made for the purpose
Of determining the possibilities of
agricultural development.
Il was found that gardening Is car
ried on and grass thrives in Alaska,
up to and north OF he Arctic circle.
In addition II 10 shown that the cli-
mate and soils of Finland are very
similar to those of Alaska, the lati-
tude Of the two regions being practi-
cally identical In Finland Q number
Of crops are grown at q considerable
distance north of the Arctic circle.
Barley. for example. IL generally
grown a. far north a. 6s degrees
80 minutes. or degrees north Of
the circle. Almost 100000 acres In
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
HAD TO CRITICIZE WRITING |
Old Lady Was Grateful for Being En-.
abled to Hear Sermon, but Truth
Was Truth.

A killed regiment. while on the
march through a part OF Scotland.
halted for Sundays rest at one of
the remote villages in the Highlands.
where some Of the Draw laddies were
billeted on the inhabitants.
One old lady had to find a lodging
for two of the soldiers. Sandy and
Tam, and she was delighted to know
they were going to the kirk in the
evening. she herself being unable to
60. Her pleasure was increased when
one Of her guests, who happened to
be an accomplished shorthand writer.
promised to tell her all the minister
said In his sermon. though she had
her doubts a. to how he would be
able to remember IL all.
Sandy anf Tam came back from
church, and the forLler read the SER
mon out from his notebook. to the
admiration and establishment of his
landlady. who had never heard of
shorthand. and had no idea how any
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
CHAPTER XVII.

I came on deck to find the Ghost
heading up close on the port tack and
cutting in to windward of a familiar
spritsail close hauled on the same
tack ahead of US. All hands were on
deck. for they knew that something
was to happen when Leach and John
son were dragged aboard.
Wolf Larsen strobe aft from amid.
ships. where he had been talking with
the rescued men. The catlike spring.
ness In his tread was a little more pro-
nounced than usual. and his eyes were
bright and snappy.
Three oilers and q fourth engi-
neer." was his greeting. But we'll
make sailors out of them, or boat
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
pullers at any rate. Now. what OF the

pullers at any rate. Now, what Of the
ladyT
know not why. but was aware
of itwinge or pang. like the cut Of .
knife. when, he mentioned her. I
thought It q certain silly fastidious-
ness on my part. but 1t persisted in
spite of me. and I merely shrugged
my shoulders in answer.
Wolf Larsen pursed his lips In .
long. quizzical whistle.
whats her name?" he demanded.
II don't know" l replied. she is
asleep. She was very tired. In fact
l was waiting to hear the news from
you. What vessel was it,"
Mail steamer" he answered short
ly. The City of Tokyo. from Frisco.
bound for Yokohama. Disabled in that
typhoon. Old tub. Opened up top and
bottom like sieve. They were adrift
four days. And you don't know who
or what she is, eh?-maid. wife or
widow? Well. we'll"
He shook his head in q bantering
way, and regarded me with laughing
eyes.
Are you" began. II was on the
verge of my tongue to ask II he were
going to take the castaways In to Yo
kohama.
Am l what?" he asked.
What do you intend doing with
Leach and Johnson?"
He shook his head. Really. Hump,
I don't know. You see, with these ad-
ditions I've about all the crew !
want"
And they've about all the escaping
they want" l said. why not give
them a change of treatment? Take
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

Finland were under cultivation and in
improved meadow In 1911. That
country has q population Of 3.140. 900
reported In 1910. and about IS per
cent of this number live outside the
cities. Crop production. stock rails
ing and dairying are important indus
tries.
This comparison with Finland
and another with parts of Siberia
sre given to demonstrate the posi-
bility of agricultural development In
Alaska
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TRY The OLD RELIABLE
uIkTERShIThs
W CHILL TONIC
Growing Suspicious.

Growing Suspicious.
There Is a place down Third street
where certain printers hang out when
twilight has come and the days work
is over. And there's q reason!
In lifting type from galley to form
printer uses what is called q make
up rule" II is q thin strip Of steel.
and you can buy 'em for about ten
cents each.
But the man that runs the place
where the Ben Franklin boys 90 has
been led to believe that this little
bit Of steel IL the printers badge.
Without 1t the printer can't work, &C
cording to his conception. He has
been led to believe that.
So. when printer asks him for the
loan of q couple of dollars and II
willing to leave the makeup rule"
as security, the genial host readily
passes over the coin. He has cigar
box full of the thin strips of steel at
present, and is beginning to think
San Francisco Chronicle.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

them aboard and deal gently with
them. Whatever they have done they
have been bounded into doing"
by met"
by you," l answered steadily. And
l give you warning. Wolf Larsen. that
l may forget love of my own life In
the desire to kill you II you go too
far in maltreating those poor
wretches."
"Bravo!" he cried. "You do me
proud, Hump! You've found your legs
with a vengeance. You're quite an
individual. You were unfortunate In
having your life cast in easy places.
but you're developing. and / like you
the better for It."
His voice and expression changed.
His face was serious. DO you be-
lieve in promises 2" he asked. "Are
they sacred things?"
"Of course" I answered.
Then here is a compact" he went
on, consummate actor that he was. IF
l promise not to lay my hands upon
Leach and johnson. will you promise,
in turn, not to attempt to kill met"
I could hardly believe my ears.
What was coming over the man?
'Ts II a go?" he asked impatiently.
"A CO." answered.
His hand went out to mine. and as ]
shook It heartily could have sworn
saw the mocking devil shine up for q
moment in his eyes.
We strolled across the poop to the
lee side. The boat was close at hand
now, and in desperate plight. John
SON was steering. Leach bailing.
The next instant they were opposite
the poop, where stood Wolf Larsen
and l. We were falling in the trough
they were rising on the surge. John.
son looked at me, and could see that
his face was worn and haggard.
waved my hand to him. and he an.
swered the greeting, but with wave
that was hopeless and despairing. II
was as IL he were saying farewell. II
did not see into the eyes of Leach,
for he was looking at Wolf Larsen. the
old and implacable snarl of hatred
strong as ever on his face.
CrO BE cONTINUED)
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Airedale puppy howled dismally, and

the goody
the kittens raised q paintive meow"
The chickens and other live stock not the only attractions
81 Dozen olives 81 q small
Mrs. Reginald Vanderbilt Vanderbilt presided
pickles
Mrs Payne Whitney herself throwing nonchaanty into
with her foot She estimated $1,000
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vehicle Percheron it.
furniture his home had to be built specially He
a clothes
health He superntends cotton plantation
n Warrington"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

ono could write as fast as the minis
ter spoke.
When Sandy had finished, and the
good lady had expressed her thanks
for the privilege of hearing the SER
non. she asked him to let her look
at the book he had been reading from.
She seemed much disappointed. how
ever, because she could make nothing
of Il.
At length. after . close inspection
Of the mystic signs. she said to the
blushing warrior:
/"Ye're grand laddie and . vera
guide reader. but must tell ye. and II
was your ain mither I wad haze to
admit It. ye're the vera wurrst writer
1 ever came across"
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

that he had broken rib or two. On
examination We found that he had
three But his case was deferred to
next day. principally for the reason
that did not know anything about
broken ribs and would first have to
read It up.
Il don't think It was worth It,"
said to Wolf Larsen. "a broken boat
for Kelly's life"
But Kelly didn't amount to much. :"
was the reply. Good night"
After all that had passed. suffering
intolerable anguish In my finger ends.
and with three boats missing. to say
nothing Of the wild capers the Ghost
was cutting. should have thought It
impossible to sleep. But my eyes
must have closed the instant my head
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

Six million miles or more on the
Atlantic highway without shipwreek
is the record of Howard Ernest Hiny-
ley. purser Of the American liner 81.
Louis. Having reached the age uf
sixty. he gave notice. on the last trip
of the vessel, of his determination to
record Of having crossed the Atlantic
1000 times.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

Say, old chap. you're good friend
of nine. aren't you?
sure. And you're good friend Of
mine, aren't your"
Sure. And. say. ! want to borrow
ten dollars"
Quiet. Major. quiet. Listen. So
do |. and II you can find anybody with
a few bucks to spare. let me know.
will you."-Judge.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

miracle had happened. Before him.
just visible against the lines Of the
Staten island shore, was the four
masted ship. the Lancing. that has one
of the most unusual histories of any
boat on the seas; beyond was the Ed
ward Sewall, with four great masts, on
three of which there were square
yards; at the eastern anchorage were
several other square riggers, and just
behind him. tied up to a North river
dock. was the four-masted bark. the Va
lerie, three hundred and fifty feet long.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

biggest" politician in the United
States. Brinson already holds the dis
tinction of being the biggest man in
the United States, and the largest
Elk in the world.
Brinson now weighs 5S5 pounds In
his stocking feet, and complains dis
mally that he IL being worn to .
shadow by overwork. He has weighed
as high as 600 pounds. It took him
fifteen years to lose the fifteen pounds.
He will make his canvass in q buggy
built specially to accommodate HIS i'm
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
cANNY HUMAN SKILL.

The
blows old s
silks and is all big and hoendus sn the
climbs
cws aboard his shszed boat the swings and dances
through yphoon building
quite huiessly Which somehngsan
ein.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07

touched the pillow. and in utter ex-
haustion slept throughout the night.
the while the Ghost, lonely and undi-
rected. fought her way through the
storm.
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vindictive.

Bobbie had been . naughty boy, and
his father was about to administer the
usual punishment.
Remember, Bobbie," he said, this
is going to hurt me more than 1t does
you"
Il hope It does. father" replied the
unrepentant boy.
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
Gales of GOTHAM
aRd|I zI!l! e Il
Sailing Ships Return to Port Of New YorI
'5vsfI "::::IQ1ISsaS lssa SSN2kZ

NEW YoRKB ougy the battery boatman looked with
He viewing
Tensas gazette. [volume] (St. Joseph, La.) 1886-current, 1916-04-07
Waycross Man Hopes to Be Biggest Congressman

uyAYCRoss CAV.
candidacy Eleventh When