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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
FUND Fur COMPANY D
TRUCK GROWING
But MORE FUNDS
ARE N[tDfD

The fund for Company ID which is
to be used in buying the company
truck is coming along, in the neigh
borhood of SIS having been donated
to this cause. About $500 is need
ed, and therefore a long pull and
strong pull made quick is necessary.
Those who have donated smaller
sums, would do good deed by in
c.easing their subscriptions. and
those who haven't given anything,
Should come forward with liberal do
nations at once. One gentleman saw
the company as it passed the Tele-
gram building today, and was so en-
thused over the splendid showing they
made that he wrote out his check for
$40, declaring that nothing we could
do for them would be too good.
Below we publish the list of donat-
ors to date. These names, with all
other contributors. will be published
list of contributors follows:
We, the undersigned citizens OF
Lakeland and community believing
that an automobile truck would be
of great use and benefit to Company
ID. and desiring to contribute to the
comfort of the home boys, and es-
pecially in view of the fact that prac-
tically all the other companies OF
/ National Guard in the state already
have automobile trucks, we respect
| fully contribute the amounts set op-
posite our names to the purchase OF
an auto truck for the use of the Com
pany d, and we respectfully ask that
the citizens of Lakeland and COM
munity help in this matter:
G. NJ. Trammell l.. c. Lee, f. Deem,
G. C. Rogan. Frank Mckay, c. M.
Clayton, j. S. Jewett, S. F. Smith, M.
d.. Melton-Ott Clothing Co., Inc, f.
! G. Tweedell j. NJ. Keen, G. {. Sim
mons, J. II. Gentry, A. Kalal, II. l..
Swatts. A. c. Armistead, III. G. Ed
Monson c. r. Sidman, A. r. Sloan, o.
/ NJ. Eaton, John S. Edwards, Marga-
ret Angland L. w. Clayton, Model
Hardware Co., II. W. Weaver, T. B.
Terrell, w. b. Harcum. NJ. A. Smith
G. l.. Palmer, Fred r. Benford, M. G.
Waring, Lakeland Manufacturing Co,
! Bill Close. H. Grady Zilluer E. L. Cor
derry, John Melton. f. NJ. Watts. c. o.
Wheeler, M. F. Hetherington, II. j.
Drane. r. DeKoven, F. ID. Bryan,
Grady Deem. f. C. Flanagan, F. w.
Mercer.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
Many Tourists Coming
Next Winter
REPORTER.

Sanford Herald: Mark this pre-
diction n-war or no war, there will!
be five tourists in Sanford the COM
ing season for every one here last
season We are not merely guess
ing, but, frankly, we know whereof
we speak Not only does this apply
to Sanford, but to the county at
large If you have a hotel or a
boarding house or ever ? roCr' { r
rent, all available space will be in
demand this winter.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

Friends of Mrs. Cora Priest Lee
will be interested to learn that she
was recently married to Mr.. Jordan,
of Tampa, representative of the Ca
BILE Piano Company in this section.
and that she will make her winter
home in Tampa hereafter and her
summer home in Black Mountain,
where she has been living for the
past four years Her many Lakeland
friends wish for her long and hap
PLY welded life.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

Mr.. Burns Terrell is now at Ashe-
Vile, N. c., being pleasantly located
at 81 French Broad avenue, the same
place where Mrs. Bassett and daugh-
ters are stopping. He has been at
Gainesville, Ga, for several weeks,
and has improved considerably, hav-
ing gained IL pounds since leaving
Lakeland. Continuous rains in that
section, however, made change nee
essary and he went to Asheville,
where he believes he will be further
benefited.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
Auditorium
Sold Yesterday
At Auction To
j. WeS Bryant

To satisfy mortgage of $4,000,
at auction at Barlow, and was
bought in by Hon, } Yves Bryant,
sum paid being $40, 100.
The MORTGAGE was held by Mr..
Whidden, a well-known citizen of
this county.
The Auditorium Association is
planning to reorganize, though no
change in the personnel is expected
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

privilege of purchasing the plant at
the expiration of fifteen years, IL they
so desire. A very small vote was
polled. the result showing 88 for and
only 16 against granting the fran
chise.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

eriff John Logan was over louaS
Barlow and stated that every
was in readiness for tn" Ex-
lion Board work to begin tomor-
morning promptly on time a,
Court House in Barlow. Ihe
4 army of 25S's will present
bselves first and on down the
until the required number ol
led men are obtained. AS staten
re 27s men are required from
county.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
Broken
For LQkeIQnd'S
GOU't Bldg.

Ground has been broken for the
government building to be erected at
tue corner of Lemon street and Ten
nessee avenue. The excavation work
is now being pushed. and from now
on material will be placed on the
ground and work pushed rapidly un-
til the building is completed.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

In l.. C. Johnson, of Barlow,
pleasant visitor to Lakeland
and while here generously
cd the editor of the Telegram
Rollars for the fund TO purchase
| ck for Company d. He alsv vol
bred to get up further cnfribu-
at Barlow, all of which is
bughly appreciated by Company
Ia the citizens generally.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

The Presbyterian and Cumberland
Presbyterian Philathea Red Cross
kuyiliaries, are invited to meet to-
morrow afternoon with Miss Fannie
Higgins instead of at the Cumber-
land Presbyterian church. All mem
bers are asked TO bring thimble.
scissors and tape line, also any fast
colored material for fracture pillows.
The younger members of the church
are also cordially invited TO attend
and help sew for the Red Cross on
this occasion.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

bf the prettiest cars in Lake
\ the property of Mr.. j. s.
who has just purchased a
,ssenger Glover Leaf Chandler,
the classiest cars on the mar
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

and Mrs. S. Rainey, of Citra,
rs s. T. Carswell, Of Reddick,
ID down Saturday and are the
of their sister, Mrs. /. w.
, a, her home on South Florida
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

;or G. P. Webb returned last
from a pleasant visit with
YES in Jacksonville, where he
accompanying Mrs. Webb and
that far on their trip to Ma
90 Ga. where they will spend
|ext month.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

E. P. Hickson, having bought the
Tillis Store, corner West Orange and
Dakota avenue, last night moved his
stock from the Cowdery building to
his new place of business, where he
can be found in the future by his
customers.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

John Ormsby and daughter,
Hazel. who have been down sew
havs looking after business mat
Twill return to their home at
PARK Friday. Their many
his always enjoy their frequent
back. and hope that at a not
Instant date they will return
permanently.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

The DeLand Electric Light, Ice
and Power Company was recently
granted franchise for operating
their plant in that city for term of
thirty years, the city to have the
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
[KELAND
h,ACONICS

Worth Trammell returned to
|see last night, having been
|ere by the illness and death
|ster, Mrs. l.. M. Bennett.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
BIG BARGAINS AT THE FAMOUS

The Famous is still carrying on
their great sale-it is a sale every
day at this Store Look in and see
what bargains they are continually
offering. r--'~--
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

letter from Mrs. George W. ret
IN who is now living in Bridge
\, Conn, says Don't ever come
Nh thinking you will get cooler.
lis over 100 here today ana ho
eze whatever. One can't seek re-
in the water for it is SO coid 'i"'
turns blue Immediately on gong
~ How we long for the cool breezes
dear old Lakeland" All OF "hici'
THAT we contend-that the heat
NE affectinate here, is more than
~ by the cooling breezes one can
"a any hour of the day in the shade'
,Sf,e in the north one swelters all
10 time.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

Apply Lake Pharmacy. 6653
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

r and Mrs. {. X. Brow r, Oh
Sver, Col, are new residents o'
leland, having apartments at Mrs
IA Wi,kinson's on South Florida
hue. Mr.. Brown owns some vaiu-
8 grove property in this section
is an enthusiastic Florida ooos-
He was visitor to TINS CITY
four years ago, ana Is niu'n
dressed with the Improvement
! has taken place. Mrs. Brower
en Toying her first visit to Florida
is agreeably surprised 10 hho
r,oosant is our summer climate.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
Tuesday's Report

Balance due for July $195. 50
A. ]. FHOIIWORTHY,
Executive Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07
Red Cross
Subscriptions
Mondays Report

Balance due for July. $225.S4
A. j. HOLWORTHY,
Executive Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1917-08-07

See those humps? Take good
look at them, for they won't be there
after the rockies have had a few
weeks of the training that straight
ened out the spines of the veterans.
A former Company d boy says that
the same girl who turned him down
last winter because he belonged to
the army turned him down this sum-
mer because he doesn't Amt that
war for you?
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
CHAPTER !.

The men who govern India-mOre
power to them and her Are few.
Those who stand In their way and pre-
tend to help them with a flood Of
words are host. The charge has
seen the light In print that India--well-
spring Of plague and sudden death
and money lenders-has sold her soul
to twenty succeeding conquerors In
turn.
So when the world war broke the
world was destined to be surprised on
India's account. The Red sea, full Of
racing transports crowded with dark
skinned gentlemen. whose one prayer
was that the war might not be over
before they should have struck blow
Tor Britain, was the Indian army's an
swer to the press.
More than one nation was deeply
shocked by midas answer to ''prac-
tees" that had extended over years.
But there were men In India who
learned to love India long ago with
that love that casts out fear. who knew
exactly what was going to happen and
.ould therefore afford to walt for or
iers instead of running round in rings.
Athelstan King. for instance, moth
ing yet but captain unattached, sat
In meagerly furnished quarters with
his heels on table. He Is not a
doctor, yet he read book on sur
gerry; and when he went over to the
club he carried the book under his
arm and continued to read It there.
In the other room where the telegraph
blanks were Uttered In confusion all
shout the floor. the other officers sent
kilograms and forgot King. who sat
and smoked and read about surgery !;
and before he had nearly finished one
box Of cheroots a general at Peshawur
wiped a bald red skull and sent him
an urgent telegram.
Come at oncew 1t said simply.
King was at Lahore. but miles don't
matter when the dogs OF war are
loosed. The right man goes to the
right place at the exact right time
then, and the fool goes to the wall. In
that one respect war is better than
some kinds Of peace.
In the train on the way to Peshawur
he was not troubled by forced con-
versation. Consequently he reached
Peshawur comfortable, Ia spite Of the
heat. And his genial manner of salut-
ing the full-general who met him with
dogcart ut Peshawur station was
something scandalous. Full-generals,
particularly In the early days Of war,
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
CHAPTER u.

The train pulled out, amid a din OF
voices from the left-behind that nearly
drowned the painting Of the overloaded
engine. Hyde all but stripped himself
and drew on striped pajamas. King
was content to lie In shirt sleeves on
the other berth, with knees raised, SO
that Hyde could not overlook the gen.
erals papers. At his ease he studied
them one by one, memorlzing string
Of names. with details as to their own
ers' antecedents and probable present
whereabouts. There were several
photographs In the packet, and he
studied them very carefully indeed.
But much most carefully of oil he
examined Yas:nini's portrait, returning
to 1t again and again. He reached the
conclusion In the end that when 1t was
taken she had been cunningly dis
guised.
"This was intended for purpose of
Identification ut a given time and
place." he told himself.
"Were you muttering at me7" asked
Hyde.
mo sir. Nothing Of the sort in.
tended"
Hyde turned an indignant back on
him. and King studied the back as II
he found 1t interesting. On the whole
he looked sympathetic, so 1t was as
well that Hyde did not look around
Baked ambition as rule loathes sym
patty.
After many prickly-hot, interminable
jolting hours the train drew up al
Rawal-Pindi station. Instantly King
was on his feet with his tunic on, and
he was out on the blazing hot platform
before the trains motion had quite
ceased.
He began to walk up and down, moi
elbowing but percolating through the
crowd, missing nothing worth noticing
In all the hot Kaleidoscope and seeming
to find new amusement at every turn.
1t was not In the least astonishing that
q well-dressed native should address
him presently. for he looked genial
enough to be asked to hold a baby.
King himself did not seem surprised at
nll. Far from It; he looked pleased
Excuse me, sir" said the man In
glib babu English. II am seeking Cap
tain King sahib. for whom my brother
10 veres anxious to be servant Can
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08

do not drive to the station to meet
captains very often: yet King climbed
into the dogcnrt theoretically. inter
keeping the general waiting while he
checked a trunki
The general cracked his whip with
ont any other comment than a smile.
A blood mare tore sparks out Of the
macadam, ind dusty military road
BEGIN to ribbon out between the
wheels. Sentries In unexpected places
announced themselves with a ring Of
shaken stcels as their rifles came to
the present" which courtesies the
general noticed with a raised whip.
On the dogcart's high front seat. star
sng straight ahead Of him between
The horses ears, King listened. The
general did nearly all the talking.
The North's the danger"
King grunted with the lids hnlf-low.
cred over full. dark eyes. He did not
look especially handsome In that Mt.
titudc. Some men swear he looks like
a Roman. md others liken him to q
gnrgoyie. all Of them choosing to liz
more the smile that can transform bis
whole face Instantly.
Were den7dlng India of troops
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08

King, with his mouth full Of curry,
old not answer. but his eyes smiled.
After lunch he was closeted with
the general again for twenty minutes.
Then one Of the generals carriages
took him to the station; and II did not
appear to trouble him at all that the
other occupant Of the carriage was the
self-same Major Hyde who had sat
next him ut lunch. In fact, he smiled
so pleasantly that Hyde grew exas-
perated. Neither of them spoke. At
the station Hyde lost his temper open
ly, and King left him abusing an I'M
happy native servant.
The station was crammed to suffo-
cation by crowd that roared and
writhed and smelt to high heaven. But
the general himself had telephoned for
Kings reservation, so he took his time.
There were din and stink and dust be-
meath savage sun, shaken Into re-
verberations by the scream Of an en-
gine's safety valve. 1t was India In es-
sence and awake India arising out
Of lethargy India as she IL more
often nowadays-and II made King,
for the time being Of the Khyber rifles,
happier than some other men Gun be IN
bathrooms.
Any one who watched him-and
there was ut least one man who did
must have noticed his strange abil-
ity, almost like that Of water, to reach
the point he aimed for, through. and
not around, the crowd.
He neither showed nor argued. Or
ders and blows would have been equal.
ly useless, for had 1t tried the crowd
could not have obeyed, and 1t was In
no mind to try. Without the least ap'
parent effort he arrived-and there is
no other word that quite describes 1t
he arrived. He climbed into his car.
riage and leaned from the window.
"Why are you here2" asked an acid
voice behind him; and without troub.
ling to turn his head, he knew that
Major Hyde was to be his carriage
mate again.
"Orders," said King.
as that your answer2'' asked the
major. Baked ambition is an ugly
horse to ride. He had tried for q
command but had been shelved.
II have sufficient authority" said
King, unruffled. He spoke as if he were
thinking of something entirely differ
ent. His eyes were as II they saw the
major from very long way or and
rather approved of him on the whole.
"Show me your authority, pleased"
King dived into IN inner pocket and
produced card that had about ten
words written on It's face, above q
generals signature. Hyde read 1t and
passed 1t back.
$50 you're one Of those, are you Y
he said in a tone of voice that would
start fight in some parts Of the worlt
and In some services. But King nodded
cheerfully. and that annoyed the major
more than ever; he snorted. closed hi,
mouth with snap and turned to re
arrange the sheet and pillow on hi
berth. ,.aa -;
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08

dressed as a dancing woman. yet very
few dancing women could afford to be
dressed as she was.
The general watched his face with
eyes that missed nothing.
"Remember-I said work with her y
King looked up and nodded.
"They say she's three parts Rus
sian," said the general. "To my knowl-
edge she speaks Russian like native.
and about twenty other tongues as
well, including English. She was the
girl widow of a rascally hill rajah.
I've heard she loved her rajah. And
I've heard she didn't! There's another
story that she poisoned him. I know
she got away with his money-and
that's proof enough Of brains! Some
say she's a she-devil. I think that's
an exnggeratlon, but bear In mind
she's dangerous!"
King grinned. A man who trusts
Eastern women over readily does not
rise far In the secret service.
''If you've got nous enough to keep
on her soft side and use her-nOt let
her use you-you can keep the Hills
quiet and the Khyber safe! If you
can contrlve that-now--in this pinch
there's no limit for you Com
mander in chief shall be your job be-
fore you're sixtyw
King pocketed the photograph and
papers. "I'm well enough content,
sir, as things are" said quietly.
The general paced once across the
room and once back agnin. with hands
behind him. Then he stopped In front
Of King.
mo man In India has sitter task
than you have now! A jlhad launched
from the Hills would mean anarchy
In the plains. That would entail send
ing back from France an army that
can't be spared. There must be nc
jihad, King! There must--not-be--
one! Keep that in your head"
"What arrangements have been
made with her, slr7"
practically nonel She's watching
the spies in Delhi. but they're likely
to break for the Hills any minute
Then they'll be arrested. When thai
happens the fate of India may be ir
your hands and hers! Get out Of my
way now, until tiffin-time"
In a way that some men never learn
King proceeded to efface himself en-
tirely among the crowd In the hall
contriving to say nothing Of any &C
count to anybody until the great gonl
doomed and the general led them al
in to his long dining table. Yet h,
did not look furtive or secretive. No
body noticed him. and he noticed ev
erybody. There is nothing whatever
secretive about that.
The fare was plain. and the meal q
perfunctory affair. The general and
his guests were there for no Other
reason than to eat food, and only the
man who happened to seat himself
next to King--a major by the name
Of Hyde-spoke to him ut all.
"Why aren't you with your regi
mentf" he asked.
Because the general asked me "a
lunch. sirr'
II suppose you've been pesterins
! him for an appointment
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08

slant the generals fat figure darkened
the doorway twenty men Of higher
rank than King, native and English.
rose from llned-up chairs and pressed
forward.
"Sorry-have to keep you all wait
ing-busy!" He waved them aside
with little apologize gesture. "Come
in here. King"
King followed him through q door
that slammed tight behind him on rub
Der jambs.
"Sit down."
The general unlocked steel drawer
and began to rummage among the pa
pers In 1t. In minute he produced
a package, bound In rubber bands.
with faded photograph face upward
on the top.
That's the womani How d'you
like the look Of herT
King took the package and for a
minute stared hard at the likeness Of
woman whose fame has Travelled up
and down India, until her witchery
has become proverb. She was
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08

you kindlee tell me, sir, where could
find Captain King sahib7"
Certainly" King answered him. He
looked glad to be of help. "Are you
travelling on this trainw
The question sounded like politeness
yelling from the lips Of unsuspici0n.
"Yes, sir. I am travelling from this
place where have spent few days.
to Bombay. where my business Is"
slow did you know King sahlb Is
on the tramp King asked him, smil-
ing so genially that even the police
could not have charged him with more
than curiosity.
by telegram, sir. My brother had
the misfortune to miss Captain King
sahib at Peshawur and therefore sent
telegram to me asking me to do what
I can at an interview"
81 see," said King. II see." And
Judging by the sparkle In his eyes as
he looked away. he could see lot.
But the native could not see his eyes
at that instant, although he tried to.
He looked back at the train, giving
the man good chance to study his
face in profile.
"See that carrlage?" he asked. point
Ing. "The fourth frst-class carriage
from the end? Well-there are only
two Of us in there; I'm Major Hyde.
and the other Is Captain King. I'll tell
Captain King to look out for you"
"Oh, thank you, sir !" said the native
OILY. "You are most kind! I am your
humble servant, slrw
King nodded good-by to him, his dark
eyes In the shadow of the khaki helmet
seeming scarcely interested any longer
Couldn't you find another berth p
Hyde asked him angrily when he
stepped back into the compartment
"What were you out there looking
for?"
King smiled back ut him blandly.
II think there are railway thieves
on the train" he announced without
any effort at relevance. He might
not have heard the question.
Hyde snorted and returned to his
seat In the silence Of unspeakable
scorn. But presently he opened suit.
case and drew out repeating pistol
which he cooked carefully and slowed
beneath his pillow; not at all a con.
temptible move. because the Indian
railway thief is the most resourceful
specialist In the world. But King took
no overt precautions Of any kind.
After more interminable hours night
shut down on them, red-hot. black-dark,
mesmerically subdivlded into seconds
by the thump Of carriage wheels and
lit at intervals by showers Of sparks
from the gasplng engine. Then King
strangely without kicking off his shoes
drew sheet up over his shoulders. On
the opposite berth Hyde covered his
head, to keep dust out of his hair, and
presently King heard him begin Il
snore gently. Then, very carefully he
adjusted his own position so that his
profile lay outlined In the dim light
from the gas lamp In the roof. Ht
might almost have been waiting to bt
shaved. Long after midnight his
vigil was rewarded by slight sound
at the door. From that Instant his eyes
were on the watch, under Clark closed
lashes; but his even breathing wal
that Of the seventh stage Of sleep that
knows no dreams.
A click Of the door-latch heralded
the appearance Of a hand. With skill
of the sort that only special training
can develop, a man In native dress In
simulated himself into the carriage
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08
ADVENTURE AND ROMANCE EXTRAORDINARY

this remarkable tale Mundy
nothing company Of
Captain Athan King his hero wonderful journey
with him Yasmni
fascination gives publish
than printed u long
EDITOR.
The L'Anse sentinel. (L'Anse, L.S., Mich.) 18??-current, 1917-12-08

In Delhi, King meets Rewa
ounos, Yasmini's man, who tells
him she has already gone north.
In vasmInrs houss the captain
10 given hIs nrst test Of eharao-
ter.