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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02

heap more worry than it's worth. You
can tell the company to take 1t out
I'm going back to lamps"
Jim looked at her in regret. 1t
seemed a barbarous reversion; and
there was despair in his heart that
there would be no more opportunities
for talks with Lefty. He had enjoyed
those occasional visits which had be-
gun with the installation three months
before, and had rejoiced exceedingly
when he received the telephone calls
telling him that something had gone
wrong.
But his despair was nothing to Let
tvs. The girls narrow world seemed
whirling down in ruin. She had known
that she loved Jim Frayne for months.
and she had always grown up with
the idea that she was to be an old
maid. She could not imagine q man
of the world like Jim caring for her.
Yet she had Rugged her dream to her
heart, a vain dream, q hopeless one,
but infinitely dear. Now her mothers
decision had shattered it.
She rose up with Jim and accom-
panied him to the door. Both seemed
to understand that it was the last
meeting. Old Mrs. Ennis, with a curt
good-by, had retired to her kitchen,
Jim and Lefty stood together at the
entrance. and across the fields the
sun was sinking.
You surely have mighty fine gar
den, Miss Lefty said Jim.
1T is good growing weather this
year." said Lefty. THE dahlias are
coming on fine
And the asters," said Jim. II wish
I could have little home, with gar
den like that. But l don't know any
girl who'd make one for me-" he add
ed sadly.
Into Letty's heart an awful hope
was coming. But he could not have
meant that = nothing more than
his customary badinage. Everybody
'joshed' an old maid.
you amt strong on hens, are you,
Miss Letty?" asked Jim.
Il don't mind hens" admitted the
girl. I'm sort Of partial to all kinds
of live stock"
IF l had garden, I'd keep hens,
too," said Jim. And my wife'd wire
them in SO as they wouldn't hurt
nothing. Well, guess our dreams
don't come true. Good night, Miss
| Lefty"
Il think sometimes they might
come true, If we give 'em a chance,
whispered the girl.
Jim swung round suddenly and saw
the wonder in her eyes. "Letty!" he
cried. And in a moment he held he1
in his arms. Lefty! Is it possible
you could care for man like me-?
"Oh, you mustn't kiss me yeti
whispered the girl. Listen, Mr.
Frayne. IL broke the fixtures or
purpose-on purpose to have you
here"
Il fixed EN- so they'd break easy
answered Jim.
In the kitchen old Mrs. Ennis stood
looking out thoughtfully.
Il guessed that taking out the wires
would bring 'em to the point" she said
triumphantly.
Copyright. 1916 by W. G. Chapman.)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Then the Lawyer subsidized.

Browbeating lawyers sometimes find
their match in feminine witnesses. We
recall an instance in which a member
of the Charleston Is. c. bar, Colonel
H, was quietly but effectually
"squelched" by lady whose evidence
was very damaging to his client. He
realized this, and being also nettled by
the imperturbability of her manner,
he resolved to embarrass her If he
possibly could. So he said:
Madam, observe that in giving
your testimony you make frequent use
of the word irony. May ] ask if you
understand its true meaning?"
Il think do, SIR, she replied. Let
me illustrate. If l were to call you a
gentleman, should unquestionably be
indulging in irony"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
IN LETTY'S GARDEN
BY HAROLD CARTER.

Jim Frayne entered the little garden
and stood still, hat in hand, hopping
his brow. All around him were PAN
sizes and hollyhocks, roses and gera'
NUNS, and everything vas as clean as
. new pin.
Seems to me Letty's garden is look
ing better than ever this year." he
muttered.
Inside the house Lefty watched him
from the corner of the blind. She
was considered an old maid; at
thirty.two one is apt to have that
reputation in country village, espe-
cially II one is little prim and old
fashioned.
Though nobody could have consid-
cred Lefty prim if they could have
seen the happiness in her eyes just
then.
Mother" she called. Here's Mr..
Frayne from the electric works come
to see about our lights
1T seems to me the lights get out
Of order a good deal more than tney
ought" answered her mother, an ell
derby woman, whose steel-rimmed
spectacles concealed good deal OF
shrewd observation.
Mr.. Frayne's knock at the door
made Letty's reply unnecessary. In
q minute the lights were adjusted, and
Mr.. Frayne. stout, middle-aged man
with a red face and twinkling eyes,
was enjoying a cup of Mrs. Ennis
tea.
Your garden looks better than ever,
Miss Lefty" said Jim.
Lefty takes good care Of her flow
ers," answered the old lady. Il wish
she was as good on hens
Hens aren't my speciality an
swered Lefty.
"Pshaw! That's too bad!" said
Jim. you ought to be making some
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
TENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF
FLORIDA, IN AND FOR POLK
C0UNTY.-0. s. Van Huss, Com
plainant, VS.. Josiah Moedy and
Eleanor French, Defendant.-
Foreclosure.
Notice is hereby given that l. the
undersigned special master in chan
Gerry. duly appointed, will, in ac-
cordance with final decree entered
in the said cause on the 4th day of
January. A. D. 1916, by Hon. F. A.
Whitney, Judge of the Tenth Judi
cial Circuit Of Florida, offer for sale
and sell to the highest and best bid
der for cash, at public outcry, at the
court house door in Barlow, Polk
county, Florida, on Monday, the 7th
day of February. 1916. the same be-
ing a legal sales day, and between
the legal hours of sale, the follow
ing described property located in
Polk county, Florida, towit: Lot
three (3), block "K," OF Cox &
Weeks addition to Lakeland, Flor
ida, being part of the southwest
quarter (SW 1-4) Of the southeast
quarter Use 1-4) of the southwest
quarter (SW la of section twelve
12). township twenty-eight (2S),
south, range twenty-three (23) east.
Said sale will be made in accordance
with the final decree as above men,
toned and said property will be sold
to satisfy the said final decree, at
torney's fee, and the costs of the
court.
THOMAS w. BRYANT,
Special Master in Chancery.
ROGERS & SPENCER,
Solicitors for Complainant.
4s15
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02

Would Bring EN- to the Point"
good mans fortune with your-your
garden talent, Miss Lefty
mot for mel" answered Lefty,
laughing, and trying to prevent the
color from flooding her cheeks.
Honest" said Jim, when 1 look at
that little garden Of yours l feel I
wouldn't like anything better than to
have little house and garden just
like It."
We'll, l guess there's one or two
girls left in these parts" said Lefty.
Nothing more was said. Jim rose.
"Well, guess I'll be getting back to
the works." said Jim. Il guess I've
fixed them lights so that they won't
trouble you no more, Mrs. Ennis"
81 hope So" answered the old lady.
IF I'd known what a trouble cleo
tricity was going to be wouldn't have
had 1t put in
Jim Frayne shook hands with Lefty
and took his departure. But he lin.
, gered thoughtfully in the little, old.
fashioned garden.
! Nov, il l wasn't forty" he said,
"and nothing but a rough sort Of
chap, there isn't anybody I'd marry
If couldn't have Miss Lefty"
Which was not strictly grammatical
but very expressive of Jim Fraynes
feelings.
Inside the house Mrs. Ennis looked
at her daughter thoughtfully.
Il don't know as there's going te
be another chance for you, Lefty" she
said cruelty. But If it came, I'd take
it."
How you do talk, mother!" ex
claimed Lefty Indignantly.
And it was not a week before tn,
fuse blew out in the parlor.
Jim Frayne was up from the work
the day he received the telephone call
AS before, he fingered a while il
the little garden. The dahlias wer
just beginning to blossom, and tn
asters were glory of white and blue
Il dunno! l dunno!" he muttered t
himself, and went in. The fuse wa
in position in jiffy. Again Jir
Frayne found himself enjoying a Gu
of tea with Lefty and Mrs. Ennis.
What was the trouble this time
she demanded with a certain amour
Of acidity in her tone.
Why" said Jim, Miss Lefty a,
pears to have been using the electri
iron and the light on the same fl,
ture. Now, of course, it's all rigt
with stronger fuse, but didn't kno'
there'd be any ironing in the parlo
and so / hadn't put one in. But
will be all right now
81 guess it WILL" said Mrs. Emf
Il amt got nothing against you, NJ
Frayne, but that electric lights
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Lack Of Education.

You are not really we'll educated II
you do not possess the knowledge
which is essential in making home
what it ought to be. The girl who
would stand aghast if asked to build
a fire in the kitchen range, and would
be as helpless to prepare dinner or
iron a shirtwaist, as IL she we're called
upon to translate from the Hebrew,
has serious lacks in her education
Exchange.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
At q StandstilI.

Mr.. Henry Clay Pinckney, an Afro
American OF deepest ebon hue. lay
very i'll The mistress of the planta-
ton called to ascertain his condition.
How is your husband this morning.
Aarindar she asked. Mis- Jane. dey
Aain't no improvement one way or de
Tudder."
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Ideal Metal for Yachts.

Monel metal, an alloy resembling
nickel, will probably replace steel and
bronze for the construction of yachts
1t is tougher than nickel steel. does
not corrode. and retains it's bright
ness. Aluminium. the nghtest of
yacht plates. lasts only a short time
IN contact with salt water.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Recognize superIorls,

In Yellowstone park, tn'
bears retreat hastily from
garbage piles when black be,,
In sight. and the latter,
promptly get themselves go9
approach Of the silvertips. Il
teresting little social syste'
Iished on the primordial. bss'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Limited Field,

THE man you were talking to just
now is great globe trotter?"
Il don't suppose he is doing any
globe trotting now, while the war is
going on"
mo. He says he feels terribly
cramped, with only the United States
to run around in"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Chime and Chimes,

It is not positively incorrect" to
use the word chimes. I'VE have heard
the chimes at midnight, Master Shall
low" exclaimed Falstaff; and the
Chimes of Bruges" is an expression
that has been used correctly" enough,
too. thousand times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Under the Qllcloth-

Oflcloth when used to cover tables
will last much longer IL the tables
first be covered with paper, well
rubbed with machine oil to keep the
under side of the oilcloth moist.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Bio Diamond Only for Women.

In India the superstition obtains
that II the Koh-i-noor is worn by a
man, dire disaster will befall him,
while if the wearer be woman for
tune will shine upon her for the rest
Of her days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Eminently Practical.

"As practical politician, what do
you think this country ought to do
about preparing for war?"
You ask me as a practical poll
tician?"
Yes"
Il think the government ought to
build an armor plant in my district"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Daily Thouuht.

Mankind is always happier for hav.
Ing been happy. So that II you make
men happy now you make them happy
20 years hence By the memory of IT.
Sydney Smith.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Pines Purify Air.

According to a Finnish scientist, the
air around pine trees is purer than
that around others because their
needles disseminate electricity into
the atmosphere.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Did IL, Even Then?

Did II, Even Then?
No doubt the weather forecaster of
Noah's day sputtered something about
"a deficiency in precipitation" as he
went down for the third time.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-02
Both Imaginary.

Some of the cures for human all
ments are imaginary, but SO are a
lot of the ailments.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01
Mks.z.;iss
APEsltH .sB9s cogNC!Is
~sl5s aiaEs So

The fine sense of form and COL
or which has been one of the
distinguishing traits of Celtic
genius, even before the time OF
the book of Kells, has enabled
a new industry to flourish in Ire
land. Turkish" carpets which,
would deceive the manufacturers
in Constantinople are being made
in Donegal by the deft weavers
of that section. Half tufted car
pets have been made in Donegal
for the past fifteen years. The
Irish peasants of that section have
retained their inherited genius
throughout the troubled ages of
Irish history and are turning their
inheritance to good use. Com
mercial Ireland prays for the day
when her full freedom will give
her a chance to show what she
can do when given a chance to
compete in the markets of the
world.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01

The sale or possession Of arms
in Ireland was prohibited in Ire
land only last week. Irishmen of
military age were forbidden to
leave-or denied permission to
do so.
Consumption in Ireland.
1t exists in Ireland now in all
its vigor except the name.
McKenna, the chancellor of the
exchequer, has resigned, as did
Runciman, president of the board
of trade. That proves nothing
except that the government is in
dire straits. Ireland has suffered
first, Ireland will suffer last, and
most.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01
THE MISTRESS OF THE
SEAS

Never has history offered the
example of a nation trying to put
into practice the meaning that
might be attached to a term indi-
eating prowess in particular di-
rection as has Great Britain in
exemplifying the meaning of the
Mistress of the Seas" The wa
tiers of the Atlantic are made
partners of the British govern
ment for Irish oppression. Across
the waters, England forbids the
Irish to migrate, where they
might meet their friends and
sympathizers in America. West
ward, no Irishmen may take his
course no ship may go at an
Irish port. save one flying the
British flag. No British ship will
carry an Irishman of military age.
Against his will, against his wish
es, against his judgment; he is
forced to uphold government
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01
CONSUMPTION.

Consumption is no longer COM
ing. 1t is now fact. After a
stormy session the conscription-
lists were victorious and the Eng
llsh government not having sue
ceeded in raising volunteer
force has determined to intro
duce the compulsory service
measure. Moral CONSUMPTION has
been in force since the war be-
gan. Ireland has suffered under
the Defense of the Realm Act"
and not a citizen of Ireland dared
speak word against the war or
against recruiting without rum
ming the risk of arrest. 1t could
not be suggested to a soldier sta
toned in Ireland to keep the
Irish in subsection that such a
soldier should be in the trenches.
The remark resulted in the arrest
Of the person making it.
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thus forced to join the army. The
operation is worse than conscrip-
ton. The passing of men like
Condor, turns the minds of the
Irish men and women in Amer
lea to the important facts of Irish
history. Were Edward O'Mea-
CHER Condor living in Ireland at
the present time, he would not
be allowed to become a citizen OF
America, because no young Irish
men can obtain passage on Eng
lish ships. What would be the
situation were American citizens
to be imprisoned in England at
the present time, for no other Of
Tense than that of attempting to
secure some measure of liberty for
the land of their birth. Natur-
ally we ask what if an Irish Amer
lean were convicted in England
today-wl1at sympathy would
come from a man who holds the
term Irish-American in contempt.
Far different with President
Grant. Through his influence,
through his Offices, Condor was
pardoned. He became useful
and influential American citizen.
President Grant knew the brav-
cry of the Irish-American who
fought with him on the bloody
fields of the Civil War. He ap-
preciated the Irish-American, and
knew the Irish-American thor
oughly. He witnessed his inter-
est in the salvation of his coun-
try. Condor was typical Irish
American. The important events
of his life; his migration to Amer
lea; his service in the Union army
during the Civil War; a man who
loved and fought for America and
was never afraid to fight for Ire
land against not only the enemy
of Ireland, but the enemy Of
America, was recognized by the
great leader of the Union army
Grant had more respect for Irish
Americans than to ridicule them
Condon's patriotism and devotion
deserves high recognition.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01
EDWARD O'MEAGHER
CONDON

The passing of Edward O'Mea-
CHER Condor, the Irish exile
turns once more the attention OF
Instantaneous to one of the
most important events in Irish
history, that of the execution OF
the Manchester martyrs. With
Allen, Larkin and O'Brien, the
three who were executed, Con
don was placed on trial. He was
an American citizen and at the
last moment, though sentenced to
death, he escaped execution be-
cause he was an American citi-
zen. Through the solicitations of
President Grant and the U. S.
senate, he was pardoned after
serving twelve years in prison.
Condor was arrested under the
name of Shore. He was citizen
of the State of Ohio. A true bill
had been returned against him bv
the grand jury. Having been
placed on trial, and after the fash
ion of English procedure, Condor
with the others was found guilty.
The following is copy of the
sentence pronounced against Con-
don by the presiding Judge. The
sentence applied to the four pris-
oners, Allen, Larkin, O'Brien and
Condor: "The sentence is that
you, and each of you, be taken
hence to the place whence you
came, and thence to a place of
execution, and that you be there
hanged by the neck until you shall
be dead, and that your bodies be
afterwards buried within the pre-
lcincts of the prison wherein you
were last confined after your re-
spective convictions; and may
God, in His infinite mercy, have
mercy upon YOU" At the present
time, Irishmen are being arrested
with less pretence, but with the
same determination that marked
Nearest of the Manchester mar
tyrs who were offered as a sacri-
6ce for the cause of Irish liberty.
The conversation of young men in
ireland is construed by police Of
ficers5 as being prejudiced to re-
eluiting, and they are accordingly
arrested, thrown into prison and
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01

which l understand exists. You will
soon send us before God, and am
perfectly prepared to go. have
nothing to regret, or to retract, or take
back. l can only say, God save Ire
land"
Again were the voices of his COM
panions raised in unison. God save
1reland!'" they cried defantly, in
chorus. God save Ireland!" The
cry rung through the packed Justice
hall, and fell on the ears of it's blood
thirsty occupants like the voice of an
accusing angel. God save Ireland"
they said; and then the brave.hearted
fellows gazed fiercely around the hos
tile gathering, as if daring them to
interfere with the prayer. God save
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01
IRISH NATIONAL OPINION.

lie National president OF the
Ancient Order of Hibernians, Mr..
Joseph Mclaughlin, of Philadel-
phia, states that there never was
a time in the history of the Irish
race in America, when it's men,
bers needed the protection of a
national organization more than
they do at the present time. There
never was a time, he continues,
when our people were more
stirred by the National spirit and
more devoted to their religion
than at the present time. In a
recent issue we published an ap-
peal from the pen of the National
president calling for an expression
of Irish-American sentiment upon
questions now affecting the Irish
people throughout the world.
Speaking of Hibernians, Mr.. Nc
Laughlin says: "There is no or
ganization which appeals to men
and women of Irish origin with
the force of the Ancient Order of
Elibernians. The statements made
by the National president of the
llibernians are timely. You can
no longer take matters for grant
cd. There has been in America,
a more or less parasitic growth
on the Ancient Order of TIiber-
mans. There are many people
willing to receive the benefits of
the organization without contrib
uting to its growth or prosperity.
What is more disappointing than
to speak to a man, young Irish
American inheriting the fine ira
ditions of the Irish race, with it's
sense of justice, broad spirit of
federation, and love for his faith,
and have him explain that the
know-nothing spirit of New Eng
land Puritanism is his best inner
itance.
The Irish standard. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn. ;) 1886-1920, 1916-01-01
THE NEW CARDINALS

dinals Bisleti and Cagiano come from
close by. In age, Mgr. Cagliero is r.,
Mgr. Tonti, II; Mgr. Fruhwirth, 70;
Mgr. Mistrangelo, g.; Mgr. Gusmini,
60 and Mgr. Scapinelli, 81. OF the
new creations half are Religious; the
elevation of Mgr. Fruhwirth gives the
great Dominican Order it's representa-.
| ton, Mgr. Tonti is a Scolopian, Mgr.
Cagliero Salesian.
If descriptive epithet is sought for.
summary glance at the names will
reveal this as a Diplomatic" Con-
sistory. There are included in the
six names of new Cardinals two pres
ent Nuncios, one who though still a
Nuncio is officially described as "ab-
SENT" it having been quite impossible.
for long time now for an official
chief representative of the Holy See.
to be present" in Lisbon, and a Dele
gate Apostolic. The three Nuncia-
lures, Vienna, Munich and Lisbon, are.
commonly looked on as "Cardinalitial
posts" though the late Pontiff deprived
that expression of some of it's signifi-
canoe. Mgr Cagliero's elevation is
due to diplomatic tact, certainly, but.
to many years devoted work before
that also. OF the two Diocesan prel-
ates, one, Mgr. Mistrangelo, has been
In his Archdiocese of Florence for 16
years, and Florence is one of the big
Italian cities usually held worthy of
having a Cardinal Archbishop; the
other, Mgr. Gusmini, succeeds to the
See occupied by the present Pope, it.
self one of the important Italian Sees.
and one which it is not surprising that
His Holiness has been pleased to
honor.
It was said that this was to be a,
"Curia" Consistory, and so, in a way,
1t is. For of the six creations four
are those of Cardinals in Curia. But
not quite in the way that was thought.
For the Consistory will not add much
working strength, at present, to the.
S. Congregations. Mgr. Tonti's expe-
rience will be available, and Mgr. Gag
liero's value will be evident to such
as read the story of his life's work
But for the other two Curia Cardinals.
we quote the "Corriere d'Italia": "The.
two Nuncios, of Vienna and Munich,
will not leave their posts because, as
is the custom in Pontifical Diplomacy,
they will receive the Cardinalitial Ber-
retta, which the Holy Father will send
by his Ablegate, at the hands of the
Sovereign to whom they are accredit-
ed, and will remain in charge with the.
title of "Pronuncio" until the next Con-
sistory. Then they will definitely
leave the residence of the Nunciature
and come to Rome to receive the Car
dinalitial Hat from the hands of the
Pontiff and take up their permanent
residence there" 1t may be then that
another Consistory will be held, not
in the immediate, but still not in the
very far distant future.