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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24

platonic fluctuations, and the only
aftermath was a little extra devotion
following upon few days of slight
estrangement. That was generally al
that told her that some passing fancy
had captivated her husbands brilliant
imagination, and Tom knew that she
knew it. When his first enthusiasm
about Hiloa Lagarde was followed by
an equally striking silence Mildred
Benton knew all was not well.
All was far from we'll, for Toms
platonic infatuation was rapidly de-
veloping into serious thing. Gossip
ing women spoke of Tom and Hilda
Mildred went to Joe and Jenny.
Jenny was Joes wife, and Joe was
Toms twin. The only noticeable thing
by which they could be distinguished
was that Joe had mustache, while
Tom had none. Joe had a business
and was not in the least brilliant, but
he had no platonic tendencies at all,
and Jenny and he adored each other.
Mildred had never hidden from them
any of her husbands shortcomings.
It's dreadful, Joe," said his sister.
in-law. "Of course, I'm not jealous,
like some women. and | know he'll
come back to me, ashamed Of himself,
In few weeks, but hate to think that
my husband can find any woman at.
tractive except myself, especially that
widow"
why don't you make her acquaint.
snce?" asked Jenny.
What! That creature? Why. II
couldn't respect myself if ever she set
foot inside my house."
Joe and Jenny had long talk with
Mildred. They pointed out the neces.
slty OF taking action. In fact. thew
mad both heard that Toms infatuation
was a serious thing, though neither
told Mildred of that In the end Mil.
dred succumbed to their suggestions
and placed herself in their hands.
Mrs. Hilda Lagarde received a letter
the next day, written in the incest
VEN. Would she give the writer the
pleasure OF her company to dinner on
the following evening at seven o'clock?
Mrs. Benton had heard so much about
Mrs. Lagarde from her husband that
she felt they ought to know each
other.
Hllda Lagarde read the letter very
She scented q trick
She knew that her conduct with Tom
had not been entirely discreet. She
was as much an adventures as a
woman of her type could be. She had
married the rich old man for his
money. After he died the shock of |
discovering that the money was hardly
existent had Infatuated her. She had
been left with the big house on her
lands and Toms sympathy had first
ouched and then interested her. When
she discovered that Tom was rich. and
genius. and heard lying report that
lie and his wife did not agree, she had
ct herself indulge in thoughts of
,atching Tom.
But above all she was discreet. She
lad attained to social success in spite
II the misfortunes of birth. She |
would not let that slip. Not for worlds
would she have endured publicity. She
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24

had often wondered what sort of WON.
an Mrs. Benton was. She must see her,
spy out the land before she could 60
further
Trick or no trick, therefore, Mrs.
benton's letter afforded her opportun-
/ ity. She wrote a pleasant acceptance
and set out in a borrowed automobile
from the suburb in which she lived.
AT seven o'clock precisely Hilda La
garde, gorgeously attired, was admit
ted into the Benton apartment by a
neat servant, who respectfully took
her cloak and hat from her and pre-
ceded her along the hall toward a
closed door.
Hilda Lagarde was almost at the
door when she stopped aghast as a
snrlll scream rang out from behind it.
How re you lay your hands on
me, you monster"
I'll show you now! I've stood for
you long enough. Take that for a les
SOM"
The terrified woman, rooted to the
doormat, heard the thud of a mans
INST upon soft object, and then a
heavy fall. Faint means ensued.
L told you what you'd get some day,
you Jealous old cat!" Numbered Tom
Benton's voice. And il | have any
more trouble with you I'll do for you
once and for ALL"
you coward, to strike a woman, let
alone your wife! l know why you've
shaken me. You think you're going to
marry that peroxide blonde of yours.
You're too old for her, with your dyed
hair"
Too old. eh?" screamed Tom. 81
guess that don't matter At least she
didn't seem to feel any objection when
l kissed her yesterday. That woman's
crazy over me and, what's more, she's
ten years younger than you are. Now
stop that squealing, or it will be worse
yet for you"
Hilda Lagarde staggered uncertain
~ toward the door of the apartment.
But the maid stood in the way.
Il hope you won't be frightened.
miss" she said, in her quiet English
accent, as If the affair was nothing un.
usual. THE masters had a bad day
today and taken little too much. He'll
sober up very quick, miss"
oh, let me CO." sobbed Mrs. La.
garde and, rushing past the maid, she
somehow found the door. Breathless-
ly she gained the street.
AS soon as the outer door closed the
maid ran into the dining room, where
Joe and Mildred stood, convulsed with
laughter. Joe tore off the maids apron
and Rugged her hard.
You clever jenny" he shouted. and
the two began to do a make round
the room.
BE careful Of the lamp, Joe," plead.
ed Mildred Benton, holding her sides.
"Oh, wish you could have seen her
facet said Jenny, gasping
The sound of Toms key in the outer
door sobered them. He came in
briskly.
Hello. you folks! Glad to see you
all! he said. Mildred. dear!"
no KISSED ner fondly, and at that
moment Mildred Benton knew that the
latest platonic infatuation had become
dissipated even without her carrying
out of Joe's scheme.
"Milly, you look prettier every day."
said Tom. I'm as hungry as a bear.
Hurry up the dinner!"
Copyright 1916. by w. G.. Chapman)
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Handkerchief New,naners

rocket handkerchief newspapers
were issued in England in the early
part OF the last century while journals
were subject to the stamp duty. The
editor OF one of them. Bertholds Po-
hticai Handkerchief, suggested that
AFTER six months wear. if the ink
washed out, he would buy the ker.
chiefs back again from his readers.
Inc price of this noval newspaper
was fourpence.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Cure for Burma.

Always keep a box of epson salts
Mandy in the pantry or near the
Kitchen where you do your cooking.
EPSON salts is the most wonderful
cure for burns that have ever used.
Not long ago | saved cook from
being disfigured for life. She burned
her face badly from hot fat, and
Just covered the burn with EPSON
salts while waiting for the doctor to
come. The doctor said he had made q
most wonderful discovery. and that l
had saved the maid from wearing q
scar the rest of her life.-Exchange.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Pioneer of Crcmation

sir Henry Thompson introduced ere
-4auon INTO Great Britain shortly afte
tne closing of the American Civil war
Using reverberating furnace. he re
ouced body weighing 144 pounds t.
TOUR pounds of lime dust within fifty
minutes. Encouraged by Thompsoni
success DR.. lie Moyne installed al
improved incinerator in a small. one
s'o[y brick structure on a hill over
looking the town of Washington
ihree years after ais pioneer crema
.loh ne died and was cremated in hi,
own institution.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Mushroom Hunting Dangers.

The advantage of rattlesnake hunt
ing over mushroom hunting seems to
De that you know the snake is poison
Gus. AS near as can be made out there
seems to be one sure way of telling
the character of your find. and tn {
was described by a foreigner who
asked II gathering mushrooms was
not risky: "AI right, most every day.
simeoy somebody die, then we not eat
for q week"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Spreading the scriptur1s-

1t is estimated that the Bible, or
some part of 1t, has been published
IN 500 distinct forms of human
speech. Since its foundation In 1904
the British and Foreign Bible soci-
ETY. has issued over 253,000,000 copies
of the Scriptures, of which more than
have been in English.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Can This Be True3

He-What's your idea of heaven?
She-Well, imagine it must be
something like our summer resorts.
He-And why. pray?
She-The proportion of men and
women will probably be about the
same.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Soporifc.

She-What was 1t the choir Just
sang?
He-From the appearance OF the
congregation. | think it must have
been some kind Of Q lullaby.-Laugh.
ter
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Agile kanuaroo.

hangaroos, OF which there are Sc
species, can sometimes leap as much
as 20 feet. The male kangaroo stands
s-om six TO seven feet high.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24

The tech of gigantic moose skull
round In the sand of Wisconsin
creek bottom have an estimated value
OF $50 apiece.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-24
Both Inaoipsrx

Some of the cures for human all.
ments are imaginary, but SO are a
lot of the ailments.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
Valley Of Virginia.

Special Correspondence of The Star.
WINCHESTER, Va, July 15.--E. V.
Weems and his son, Lawrence Weems,
who have extensive sugar interests
several hundred miles below Vera
Cruz. being identified with the San
Juan Sugar Corporation of New York.
have reached their home in Winchester
after many experiences not only in
Mexico. but also in the Gulf of Mexico
during the recent hurricane which
swept the gulf coast. Mr.. Weems and
his son remained on the property of the
sugar corporation and did what they
could to protect their interests as long
as they could, but when they were re-
peatediy threatened by the natives they
finally made their way to Vera Cruz.
where, with other American refugees.
they were taken aboard the United
States battleship Nebraska. Some time
later the refugees were transferred to
a passenger liner, and during the voy
age from Vera Cruz to Galveston the
ship was overtaken by the great storm
that had come up from the West In
dies.
Henry Deahl. seventy-one years old,
died a few days ago, after long i'll
ness. He served during the civil war
in the Confederate army and, with the
exception of DR.. w. P. MCGUIRE of Win
chester was the last member of Chew's
battery of artillery. One sister, Mrs.
Horace Deahl. survives His pastor.
Rev w. o. Talbert of the Methodist
Episcopal Church. South, officiated at
the funeral, Thursday.
Whether horses. cows, calves and the
like will be permitted to roam at large
over the well kept lawns in the ex-
elusive residential sections OF VIM
chester at night and eat of the grass
and carefully trimmed hedges, as well
Evening star., 1916-07-16
AUTOMOBILES GROWTH
AFFECTS GOVERNMENT
Uncle Sam Forced to Call Upon
Services of Motor
Engineers.

Not so long ago the motor car In
dustry was a struggling infant. and
yet in a very short space of time it has
grown to be vigorous adult" said
Russell Hufr, president of the Society
of Automobile Engineers, a few days
ago. THE prosperity 1t has brought
to this country, especially in periods OF
depression. has been enormous. Prior
to it's advent, which was accomplished
by so much that was new in the me-
chanical world and by such rapid
growth, the organizations within the
control of our government had no diff
fculty in keeping pace with engineer
ing activities of all kinds. The army.
the navy and the many, active govern
mental bureaus could meet new en-
gineering situations as fast as they
arose.
But the development of the motor
car, motor truck. tractor, submarine,
high-speed motor boat, the hydro
aeroplane. aeroplane, dirigible - all
has been so rapid as to require the
closest alliance of the government or
ganization with the outside engineer
ing world. The problems connected
with the development of these types of
apparatus are of a highly technical
nature. while the multiplicity of ac-
cessories attached to their operation
requires every sort of engineering ac-
tivity. Moreover. the engineers and
vice deal with all to a greater or less
extent.
Evening star., 1916-07-16

veil made for wear especially with the
sailor or round sport hat. 1t Is gath
cred fiounce hanging from rubber
gathering string that buttons around
the crown of the hat. 1t has narrow
strip of shadow net across the eyes IKE
a mask and at the back two streamerS
the width Of the flounce. but yard
long, are brought around to tie under
the chin like scarf.
National tea baskets are new and are
painted to order. The Russian basket.
besides being decorated with the ma
tional colors, is fitted with Russian
enamel and silver fittings. with Rus
sian tea in the silver caddy and caviar
sandw iches in the enamel sandwich
case
Many OF the extra wraps take the
form Of capes this season. and the mod :
els used are very attractive. one or
white mohair Is lined with old blue
mohair with a deep, convertible collar
of the blue inlaid with a white edge.
The cape has white and gold military
buttons and cords. and inside are two
deep pockets. The cape is three-luar-
ters length. Another attractive cape
is in tan corduroy lined with orange
silk It has deep. tan suede collar.
while tan, gold and orange buttons
and cords fasten the front. Both of
the capes have military caps to match,
the white one has blue leather visor.
| and the tan has one of suede like the
collar.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
FOR THE M0T0RIST.

Wise Is the woman camper who takes
excursions into the woods or by run
ming brooks after ferns or flowers. They
often come in very handy and save the
smart travelling boots from destruction.
The short, strong Japanese shaped
silk umbrella for touring is strong
enough to defy summer windstorms and
is better than a parasol Best of all. il
spread at once after the storm is pass
ed it dries quickly. 1t may be had with
or without the leather wrist strap.
SUEDE foot cushions are appearing in
leather to match the lining of the tour
ing car. They have accordion puffs
around the edges laced In with leather
thongs. which are tied in tassels at the
corners. The owners initials are burn
ed in the center of the top sides. These
cushions may also be had made of black
leather with white puffings
Three-quarters length slickers with
the "so'wester" hats to match are the
proper thing for tourists this season.
They come in colors that are becoming
to all types. The coats also are much
cooler than the ordinary raincoats.
Tire hat boxes are convenient for ex-
ira camping things, and there are sew
eral models to choose from Some fit
over the tire in Semi-circular shape,
while others rest on the running board.
All are roomy, however, and are well
worth considering for extra packing
space.
There is a new model of the harem
Evening star., 1916-07-16
LOCAL VESSELS REPAIRED.
Orbit to Go Into Service With Fleet
Carving River Freight.

To receive necessary repairs before
going into service with the fleet en-
ployed in general freighting work on
the river. the schooner Orbit, owned by
the estate of the late w. I. Southerland
of Cross Roads. Nd. is at Deans ship
yard at Alexandria. The vessel will
follow the schooner John Fisher on the
railway and is to be given a general
overhauling. The Orbit has been lying
idle in Nanjemoy creek. Md. since the
close of navigation last fall.
After unloading cargo of onions
here the sloop Gertrude dropped down
to the Alexandria shipyard and was
hauled out for attention to her hull and
for painting. The vessel is owned on
the eastern shore of Chesapeake bay
and will return there to load another
cargo of onions or potatoes for the
market here.
The power boat Edlou, Capt. Hodges,
which was out on Benefits railway to
repair damage to her hull, received
when she struck a log or other sub
merged obstruction in the Eastern
branch. has been launched from the
railway and has returned to her an
chorage in the branch. She is ready
for cruising service.
Evening star., 1916-07-16

Burrows. Capital Auto Supply Com
pany, A. A. Chaplin, DIR. H. B. Coblentz,
Frederick NJ. Davis, Irwin T. Donohoe.
Robert c. Dove. Albert w. Felka, Ar
thur Foraker. ]. B. Flick. Edmund
X. Fox. H E. French, Charles J. Gaw-
Ter. Elmer E. Grady. Robert Grier.
Jesse J. Haas, Lieut.. Clarence N. Hin
kampt, U. S. N: C. F. Hoffman, Lieut..
]. H. Hoover, u. s. N; Stanley H. Hor-
ner. H. E. Huntsberry, Joseph NJ. Janin.
Thomas E. FARRELL. r. w. King. John
w. Lee & Son, Ashley L. Leeth. ]. Full
ton Ligon. J. H. Lindsay. Carl e. Man
glitz, Charles E. Miller. Claude E. Mil
Ter, A. ]. S. Moore. H. D. Myers. Ma
tional Photo Company, George c. Pun
phrey. H. c. Rauch. w. K. Reeves. Will
liam H. Sardo. Raphael Semmes. w. L.
Smith. John w. Staggers. L. ?. Steuart,
l.. E. Sullivan. Arthur ]. Tholl. John w
thew Trimble. jr. Theodore Urbanski,
Edward Noigt. jr.; Lieut.. A. Won Stei-
nergoltl and Josephus Wells.
Evening star., 1916-07-16

flatioH Will prove OF interest. before
the track and buildings are completed
it will take in all about 100000 feet
of lumber.
1t is announced by officials of the
association that next year the Army
and Navy foot ball classic will be held
at the Quaker City stadium. The track
Is being constructed on the 406-acre
tract of the association. and is just a
few miles north of Philadelphia. The
track will be sixty feet wide on the
straightaways and seventy-f1ve feet on
the curves. 1t is situated on the Old
York road. and when completed there
will be seating capacity Of 10000
persons.
! Wood tracks. similar to the ones in
New York and Chicago, make the rae
ing surface preferable to the drivers
and greater speed can be obtained than
on concrete or brick tracks. In addition
to automobile racing the speedway will
AFFORD facilities for an aviation school
mobilization ground for troops and
similar patriotic objects. There will
also be provided tennis courts. fields
for base ball and foot ball, golf courses
and space for Olympic contests.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
WORK HAS COMMENCED
ON PHILADELPHIA TRACK
Washington Motorists Are Stock.
holders in the New Two
Mile Speedway.
Grandstand Is to Seat 10000 Per
sons-Tennis Courts, Golf Courses
and Fields for Other Sports.

mile automobile race track by the
Philadelphia Motor Speedway Associa-
ton, near Willow Grove. has COM
menced, and lumber is now being de-
livered on the grounds in large con-
signments. The contract calls for the
immediate delivery of 100000 feet of
southern pine. In view of the fact that
number of Washington motorists are
stockholders in the track, this infor-
Evening star., 1916-07-16

polar bears and rhinoceroses. In view
of these recurring Affections, the ut
most care must be exercised in buying
food for the animals in order to ascer-
tain that it is fresh. and this is n con-
siderable item of zoo expense. The
food bill for last year was s36,7S5.
which covered the cost of eighty five
different kinds of food. the food re-
quired to feed one elephant costing 81
a day.
Next to Coney Island, the Bronx Zoo
Park is the most popular institution in
New York for children. This is not a
matter of accurate statistical record,
but conclusion based upon the obser-
walton of the geological society. Here
comes the infant New Yorker in his
baby carriage when his fists are too
small to hold peanuts, accompanied by
his mother or nurse. who sits on the
park benches and embroiders diligently.
few years later he is riding his We
locipede past the great yak's cage,
feeding popcorn to the bears and wad-
ing in the Bronx lake which winds
through the park. Although several
miles from the downtown section of
the city. the East Side is we'll repre-
sented by large number of foreign
children on non-payment days. who
throng the animal houses and park
benches. eating large portions of pea
nuts and chattering in dozen differ
ent langua ges.
Although hundreds daily visit the
park, sometimes bringing their lunches,
Evening star., 1916-07-16
Drastic Law Against .l~aH
buyin
Leaving waste on GraSS. package

OF peanuts. popcorn and candy, :, - IN
terestfng to note that there is no waste
paper or refuse left on the grass or in
the woods. This is due to the rigorous
campaign waged by the society with
the cooperation of the city police
against the throwing of waste paper.
For many years it had been against the
law to distribute refuse and cast waste
paper on city property. but the law
had never been enforced, and when a
policeman did make an arrest on such
a charge he was reproved by the court
as being too conscientious. Then the
mayor evinced an interest in the cause.
and suddenly there occurred dozens of
arrests throughout the city of park
vandalS caught in the act of throwing
waste paper. Then followed a period OF
filming every guilty pedestrian. and as
a consequence today no city has any
cleaner or better kept parks than New
York.
But the proletariat are not the only
ones who enjoy the Bronx Park. Here
also come men of science to study one
of the best collections of animal speci-
mems in America, as well as a private
collection of horns, antlers and mount
ed heads that is reported to be the
finest in the world. Geological re-
search work is constantly going for
ward, one of the latest methods being
the taking of moving pictures showing
the habits of certain species. This is
done by the use of mercury -vapor
lights at night. Some of the most re-
cent films showed several species of
tree toads, their throats distended in
the effort of singing. and five different
species of snakes in the act Of emerg-
ing from the eggs, as well as the feed
ing habits of several small reptiles and
animals.
Thus, perhaps. science is the greatest
beneficiary of the zoo. In addition to
studying rare species of animals, the
medical profession is always obtaining
new information concerning diseases
by the observation and treatment of
sick animals and the dissection of the
many who die So that the zoo Is an
institution of many uses.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
Local Motorists Interested.

Among the Washington motorists in
terested in the new board speedway are
the following: H. v. Alexander, Ralph
w. Andrews. Irving c. Barber, William
P. Barnhart & Co, Lieut. Owen Bart
lett, U. S. N; c. Raymond Bates, Jacob
Baumgarten, Louis Boyer. jr.: c. L.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
To Entertain at Lawn Fete.

The officers and members of the Day
Nursery and Dispensary Association
have arranged to entertain at a lawn
fete at the home of Mrs. william +.
Andrews, 1925 Fairmont street, next
Tuesday evening from $50 to IL
o'clock.
Evening star., 1916-07-16

The California wrentit is so different
from any other bird Of America that it
is placed in genus and family all it's
own.
Evening star., 1916-07-16
Wide Field Is Covered.

The members Of the Society of Au-
tomobile Engineers move from one
manufacturing activity to another, and
thus their industrial ramifications are
endless. Builders of engines are of
necessity familiar with and needed by
all. The men who furnish iron. alum
mum or brass deal alike with all.
Those making carburetors, tanks.
gauges and radiators similarly serve
all of these industries. as do also the
manufacturers of electric lamps, stor,
starting devices. Rubber, fabrics COM
bined with rubber in many forms. gas
kets, tires and hose are continually
and increasingly used by motor car
and aeronautic engineers. The dirigi-
,le and motor boat also will draw
heavily on the rubber and other IN
iustries mentioned.
THE rapid advance in the design and
construction of air, land and water
TRANSPORTATION mediums, as eXempli-
fed by the aeroplane, automobile and
motor boat, has naturally resulted IN
| the formation of plans that permit
| complete cooperation in all engineer.
ing matters between government anC
| commercial activities. An evidence OF
this cooperation is the recent crea-
| ton. by Congress. of the national ad-
/, visory committee for aenonautics. A
| long step forward is thus taken in the
rapid development OF the aeroplane
and dirigible industry. a development
| now urgently demanded by popular
| sentiment in the United States and alb
| solutely needed by our army and navy
| If the aviation service is to be efficient
| in any modern sense. The committee
| is composed of representatives of the
| Army, Navy, Smithsonian Institution
| United States Treasury, bureau Of
standards, United States weather bu
reau and of scientists who have taker
| prominent part in the development
| of the aeroplane.