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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-21
RED CROSS DRIVE REACHES CRISIS;
HALF WAR FUND HAS BEEN RAISED

Fourth Day of Drive Finds Total @ 900 Reported
to National Headquarters, Though More Than %
Cities Have Already Subscribed More Than Their
Appointments; Dallas Has Rased $685..
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-21

You always move If you call $500.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1917-06-21

~ 1AsHINGTON, D. c.. June a.
M The nationwide Red Cross
financial campaign reached
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08
]. v. fUTUflL OPERATED
ON At HOSPITAL
FOR CONCLUSION
Of THE BRAIN

Yesterday afternoon at Morrell
Hospital ]. w. Futrell, of Fort
Meade, was operated on for concus-
sion of the brain, sustained by a fall
at the Tiger Bay Phosphate Co. at 3
O'Clock on Saturday afternoon. Mr..
Futrell is reported to be doing fairly
we'll this afternoon, though in a
very critical condition. He has been
unconscious since tbs accident.
1t appears that Mr.. Futrell, who
is a carpenter. fell down shaft. a
distance of about six feet, his head
striking a block of wood. He sus-
tanned a hemorrhage of the brain,
and the operation yesterday neces-
STATED the opening of the skull and
the removal Of the clot of blood
formed on the brain. The operation
was performed by DR.. Duffy. Mr..
Futrell is unmarried and is about 80
years of age.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08
MEMBERSHIP COUNCIL
MEETS TOMORROW

The Membership Council of the
Chamber of Commerce will hold it's
regular semi-monthly meeting at the
fremont Hotel at noon tomorrow.
A good attendance is urged, as a
number of noted capitalists will be
the guests of the Council at this
luncheon.
Members who signify their inten-
ton to be present should make a
point of attending, as otherwise
they entail loss on the hotel pro-
prietor, who prepares for all who say
they will come, and has left on his
hands the surplus meals when some
do not keep the promise they made
to attend. The special price he has
been making on these meals makes
no provision FOR anything left on
hands, and members will please bear
this in mind and protect him from
unnecessary loss.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08
Mrs. G. P. Webb
Hostess to w. C. I. u.

Saturday afternoon the executive
committee Of the Wcman's Chris
tain Temperance Union was enter
Itained by the local president, Mrs.
lG. p Webb at her home on East
Lemon street. Plans of the work for
the new year were discussed and a
very enthusiastic meeting was held.
After which the hostess assisted by
her daughter, Mrs Hilda Peterman,
served delicious sandwiches, hot tea
and fruit. A very pleasant after
noon was enjoyed by all The fol-
lowing were present: Mesdames L.
E Amidon, w. F. Epson, J. W. Tur-
ner, j. NJ. Booth, A. V. Parett, II
IL. Anderson, G.. p. Webb, Hilda
Peterman and w. M. Felts.
The social committee is requested
to meet at the home of Mrs. H.. j
Anderson, 30S South New York ave
nue., Tuesday afternoon, at 3 o'clock
The following ladies are on the com
mittee: Mrs. j. w. Layton, Mrs
T.. M. Booth, Mrs. G.. w. Flem'
ming, Mrs. d. E. l.. Conner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08
DR.. C. C. WILSON'S
CAR STOLEN
LAST NIGHT

Last night the Ford touring car
of DR.. c. C. Wilson was stolen from
in front of the First Presbyterian
church by a man about feet IL
inches; weight about 16O pounds
and who wore a black and red neck
tie, tan shoes and was about 25
years Of age.
The man in question was standing
on the steps of the church when DR..
and Mrs. Wilson entered, and about
the middle Of the service he was seen
by Mr.. ] r.. Boulware to get up
leave the church, and go out and
crank the car and drive away. Mr.
Boulware thought perhaps he was
going on an errand for DR.. Wilson
and thought nothing of 1t until DR.
Wilson made known that his car had
been stolen.
The factory number of the car
which is a green roadster, 1912
model, is 222025. The State license
tax number is S257: county 1895
and city 90. Anyone having seer
or heard anything of such car will
be handsomely rewarded if DR.. Will
son is notified.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08
PARTY OF TEN
HlLIoNA|RES
TO Be HERE
TOMORROW

Ten acknowledgements of them
i-millionaires-from the North
and East will reach Lakeland tonight,
and will spend a portion Of tomorrow
looking over Lakeland and the city
surrounding, in connection with q
proposition involving an electric rail-
way line extending from the West
Coast to the East Coast. These gen.
tlemen will be under the guidance OF
Mr.. w. s. Alyea. of Kssimmee, 1.-The
Man Who Does Things"
The Chamber of Commerce. always
on alert to further any project that
will help Lakeland, is arranging to
show these gentlemen around on an
automobile trip. taking in some of
the phosphate mines. orange groves
and truck farms of the section. The
party will be brought back and will
be guests at noon Of the Chamber of
Commerce at the Membership Coun.
Gil Luncheon.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

The presence oS these ministerial
brethren helped the preacher and
added to the spirituality of the
preaching service.
The quarterly conference at Dixie
land was well attended, both church
es being represented Owing to the
early date the conference reports
were somewhat chaotic but the lack
of organization was offset by the
spirit of cooperation, enthusiasm
and good fellowship. Presiding Elder
Norton was with us and presided af-
ter most brotherly fashion.
After the conference, he delivered
a splendid revival sermon to a COM
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

Mr.. F. E. Baxter, former resident
of Lakeland but who Is developing q
large land proposition near Orlando,
had the misfortune to strike an aged
man with his machine last Friday. the
latter being rather seriously injured.
or the accident. the Orlando Reporter
Star says: u. E. Eversole was run
into and badly hurt Friday after
noon by F. e. Baxter, just outside the
city limits on the Winter Garden
road. Mr.. Eversole is from Ohio and
is visiting his niece Miss Jeanette
jackson, at 618 West Central. He 10
about 60 years of age. Mr.. Baxter
had a party of prospectors in the car
with him, and was travelling at mod
crate speed, headed away from town.
Mr.. Eversole was walking ahead In
the same direction. 1t appears that
Mr.. Eversole looked up just as the
car was upon him. and for some I'M
accountable reason attempted to cross
the road in front of the car Mr..
Baxter made as quick q stop as he
could. but too late to save q collision.
He brought the injured man to
Christ's hospital. where 1t was found
that an arm and a leg were broken
and ribs crushed In. He will recover,
It is thought"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08
SUNDAY AT DIXIELAND AND
MYRTLE STREET CHURCHES

A good day is reported from both
Sunday schools with some improve
ment in interest and numbers at
both places. The occasion at Myrtle
stteet was enlivened by the presence
of Former superintendent Watson.
Brother Watson is now OF Kentucky
but promises 10 the delight Of his
friends and fellow workers, to be
back in Lakeland at no distant day.
Former Pastor Sreinmeyer, Brothers
Jones and Collier were also with us.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08
TRI-COUNTY
MEDICAL ASSN n
MEETS HERE
TOMORROW

The Tri-County Medical Associa-
tion meets at IL o'clock tomorrow at
the City Hall. The afternoon ses-
sion will be open to the public. A
large attendance of physicians from
Polk, Lee and DeSoto counties are
expected. The following is the
program:
IL a. m.-Call to order by the
president. Reading minutec u the
previous meeting. Report OF eYecu-
tive committee. Unfinished BUSH
ness. Reports of committees. New
business.
11:15 a. m. Infections Diseases
of Kidneys, Dr. H. Watson, Lake.
land.
11:4O a. m.-X-Ray Diagnosis,
DR.. w. B. Moon, Lakeland.
IL m.-Some Points on Surgery Of
Hernia, DR.. r. Duffy, Lakeland.
12:20-Election of Officers.
2 p. m.-Address by president.
DR.. ]. f. Brecht, Fort Myers.
$3.50 p. m.-Vertigo as Symp-
tom. DR.. B. V. Caffee. Auburndale.
ESQ p m. Intestinal Obstruction,
Report of Cases, DIR. j. A. Simmons,
Arcadia.
3:10 p. m.-The moral ethical re-
lation of the Medical Profession to
the General Public. DR.. r. r. Kline,
Lakeland.
3:45 p. m.-Constipation a Signi-
flcant Prime Factor in Human In
efficiency, DR.. p. l.. Goss. Mulberry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

3 & Son today closed the
ID G. L. Palmer, owner Of
Cigar Co. to erect a two
n on Mr.. Palmer's proper
ham avenue, work to start
The building will be large
occomodate forty workmen.
q calls for the building to
I'd within thirty days.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

! the noted lecturer. spoke
bed audience at the Chris
last night and his lecture
appreciated. The lectur-
y at the Christian church
"a p. m, and the public
D invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

hrs. Stradler, of Kansas,
Drday afternoon to spend
Hin Lakeland and are
be Kibler. They own
Lake Parker and II
= likes Lakeland as well
husband, they may de,
Be this their permanent
D Is Mrs. Stradler's first
bland, her husband hav-
mere before.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

Chisholm, who made a
d in Lakeland during the
Ut paving was being laid
Twas up today from Tam.
IF. G.. Proudfoot Of the
Proudfoot Company, of
ose gentlemen interested
cts for street paving
be let by the City of
the Goth inst. and be-
. home institution. and
B a very superior paving
u are hopeful Of being
D the paving work for
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

j. Lansford has leased his
puth Florida Av. and with
ford has taken rcomsat the
u. B. H. Maynard. The
- made owing to the fact
ansford is alone a consid.
of the time when Mr.. Lans.
: the road, and she desired
M in town.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

/ In business circles was
d Saturday afternoon
lie. Melton purchased the
IF. E. H. Youngs in the
yia Land Co. Mr.. Melton
the business of the firm,
[oungs, who has been in
M take q rest from bust
LIT Is understood that the
ntinue to make Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

Mrs. T. j. Hudson, OF
y, and Mr.. and Mrs. c..
an, of Indiana, Pa. are
tors to Lakeland, who are
located for the season at
q Mrs. d. j. Browning,
1gular winter residents OF
aving been down two
Aters.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

D Pharmacy is presenting
ners a very attractive
Ne server, which is a
& being so serviceable.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

fcrtably filled house. The good at
tendance, good singing and spirit of
unity and brotherly love which
seemed to pervade the meeting, we
feel, presages a years of prosperity
and growth. II.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

ACOMCS
II fire phone 5000

Way, a well-known in,
mt of Orlando, and a
Hiss Ruby Daniel. spent
nkeland on business.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08


Dawson Bates, SO 81.
MortimOre Haynes, "a.
John Cannon, SO 81.
Edith Cation. SO.
Billy Norvell, 80.
GRADE vII-B.
Honor Glover, SO 5-S.
Geraldine Ellis, 955.
Leland Middaugh, 80 CT.
Oscar Byrd. 80 IT.
Mildred Snyder, 81 IT.
GRADE VIC.
Roy Thompson, 95 CT.
Bernice Shafer, "a 81.
Gertrude Sapp. 81 81.
Otis Johnson, 81 II.
Carlisle Rogers, 81.
GRADE VIA.
Emily Sanderson, 942.
Raymond Clary, 1913.
James Poteet, SO.
Winnie Hendrix, 91.8.
Helen Boswell. $3.50.
GRADE vI-B.
Charlotte Redgrave, 81.
Lonnie Black. 96.6.
Audrey Simms, 1914.
Geraldine Jordan, 95.6.
Frances Krummel, 94.8.
GRADE VIC.
Hattie Leonard, "a.
Frances Gum, 93.8.
Isabelle Todd, 80.
John Wright, 91.8.
Edwin Robertson, 900.
GRADE VI-D.
Grade Adams, 91.6.
Dorothy Toph. 90.4.
Carry Weaver, 1913.
Marie Smith. SO.
Mamie Wood. 844.
GRADE VA.
Donnie Miller, SO IT.
Robert Pate. 88 IT.
Clemmie Cotton, Sc At.
Dorothy veach, So Al.
lillian Rush. Sc.
GRADE v-B.
Mary Sanderson, SO.
Lucy Wilkinson, 80, 2-3.
Oh Reynolds. 80 1-8.
Elizateth Yarnall, So 1-6,
Loretta Kimbrough, 88.
GRADE VIC.
Efiice Pritchett, 94.5
Sidney Belts, SO 2-3.
Lucius Bryant. 93.5.
Rosalie Agrees, 93.5.
Thomas Bryant, go 1-3.
GRADE v-D.
Sallie Bryant, "a At.
Mildred Fulmer. 80 81.
Agnes Burkhalter, SO 81.
Doris Anderson, SO 1T.
Marguerite Bridges, SO 81.
GRADE IVA.
Edward Sloan.
William Hampton.
Bowling Keith.
Frances Grether.
Louise Roderick.
GRADE Iv-B.
Dorothy Mcintyre.
Julian Matthias.
Bernis Odom.
James Watkins.
Annie v. Ashley.
GRADE Iv-C.
Josephine Swatts.
Vernon Gray.
ICELAND Smiths.
Pauline Otis.
Edna Leroy.
GRADE Iv-D.
Garland Turner.
Council Holler. a..
Dorothy Litchfield.
Ola Mae st. John.
Viola Bryant.
GRADE liza.
Roy Williams.
Hilda Matthias.
Mile Dease.
Cora Denny.
Annie Kunz.
Carl Turner.
William Castles.
Earl Sutton.
Baron Castle.
Cora Pitman-
GRADE lib.
Elizabeth Wilson.
Continued on page y
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

The Pythian Sisters will meet at
their Hall tomorrow afternoon at
o'clock. All are urged to attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-01-08

]. d. MAJOR. Pastor. :
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-08

kept up during the three acts until
The last moment through the compil.
cations which arise the fun is fur.
ntShed.
Pretty stage settings mark the pro-
duc'ion and the costumes are right
up To the minute. Kate Elinor needs
no Introduction as a fun maker: She
is always on the Job and almos, ey-
cry line she speaks is good for laugh
Martinsburg W Va evening journal. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1913-1920, 1917-01-08
TIE LOST BRIDEGROOM /

4 tae Apollo tonight.
The Keota news., 1917-08-31

Mrs. S. H. Harrison and son. Ray
mond. left Monday for visit in Fort
Collins and Greeley. Raymond expects
to start to high school here as soon as
they return.
Rev Beryl d. McKowan left Tues
day to attend the annual conference of
Methodist ministers at Salida, Colo.
Writing fluid, for steel pens and
fountain pens. iOc at Stanley's.
Keota Barber Shop, open Wednesdays
and Saturdays. 2Otf
Fortner. Photographer. Sterling. Colo.
The Keota news., 1917-08-31
Subscription $3.50 per Year in Advance

State Labor Commissioner W. l..
sternation thruout the beet sugar Sec
tions of the state when he announced
that he was ''going to keep the kids
out of the fields during the period of
the school terms" Added concern
was felt when it was learned that the
commissioner is 70 have the backing
of James r. Noland. Secretary of
State, Labor Commissioner ex-ofiicio.
Certain officials Of Northern Colo
RADIO visited the Office of Commissioner
Morrissey and sought to feel him
out" on his contemplated attitude. He
told them that he was going to enforce
all of the states laws and, when he
said that, the conferees knew what he
meant; for he has already proved that
he means just what he says.
When war necessity was pleaded as
an excuse, Commissioner Morrissey
told the beet sugar interests that he
would have to be shown that it was
absolutely necessary for the safety
and preservation of state and nation
that the children be kept at work in
the fields during school periods.
When it was seen that no progress
could be made along the lines Of in
ducing the commission to wink at vio-
!ations of the child labor laws. the
threat was made that the schools
would be closed down for term of at
least six weeks unless there was q
change of attitude. The conferees
left the commissioner Office without
obtaining the desired promise that the
laws could be violated without prose-
cution.
The Keota news., 1917-08-31

We've Got Vulcanizing down
to an exact science.
Whats the result? Why, tires
that have been blown out and
punctured until you get ready
to discard them are rendered
efficient and lasting. Our vul-
canizing has produced some
mileage records to be envied.
Send us that tube or casing by Parcel
Post; We'll repair them right, right
price. and ship them back to you. Our
work is guaranteed
Tires and Auto Supplies at
lowest prices.
Greeley RUBBER TIRE WORKS
805-7th, st. Greeley, Colo.
The Keota news., 1917-08-31

Miss Mildred Cronk. who has been
pending vacation with her mother and
brother ut Spring Hill Ranch, left
Thursday, returning to Omaha, where
she teaches school.
Hispano América., 1917-09-02

Geneva con Mr.. Straight. Los testi-
COS de la boda fueron Ell secretario
Fletcher y la senorita Bend.
Henry Prother Fletcher principle a
tener POGO despues p~ersonalidad en-
ell mundo diplomatico y como encar-
gado de negocios en- China tuvo un
exito notable al contratarse Ell famoso
emprestito Hu-Kwang, 10 que lie va
lilo ser ascendido a ministro plenipo-
tenciario en- Chile, cargo que tuvo
hasta que la legacion Sc elevo a la
categoria de embajada y fue el Ell de-
signado para ~servirla. La condicion
puesta pOr la senorita Bend Sc ha-
bia cumplido y sin embargo hubo una
nueva espera, porque la hermosa no.
via guerra seguir hacienda ahorros y
para clio era indispensable seguir per-
clbiendo su pension de diez mil do1a-
res anuales, que perderia al contraer
matrimonio. FL novio espero de nue.
vo y tres amos despues deba su mano
a la gentil hija de Jorge Bend, cele-
brandose la boda en- la misma resi-
hShSid quS ou amiga DOlOllly pOSee
en- Long Island, sirviendo de testigo
Guillermo Straight y de pajes los dos
pequenos hijos de este.
Ahora la senora Bend es toda una
embajadora y vive feliz bajo Ell cielo
puro de la ciudad de Mexico, en- un
p%alacio sehoria1, 1leno de piedras y
torreones en- Ell corazon de la c~o1onia
Roma y frente a la artistica plaza de
Dinamarca.
FL edificio es propiedad de los Es-
tados Unidos y es va celebre en- la
historic de Mexico porque ALI Sc pac-
to, bajo los auspicios de Henry Lane
Wilson, la caida del gobierno del pre-
sidente Madero, y porque por sus sa-
ZONES han desfilado todos los diplo-
maticos acreditados en- Ia vecina Re-
publica y las mas hermosas mujeres
de Ia sociedad mexicana.
FL edificio es una elegante mansion,
~lujosamente amueb1ada, y 81 aver sir
VIC de centric de intriga y de refugio
a polticos perseguidos por Ell huer-
tismo, es hoy I'm nido de amor para
Ell embajador Fletcher y su apuesta
esposa, la excelentfsima senora emba-
jadora de los Estados Unidos de A
merica cerca del gobierno mexicano.
Hispano América., 1917-09-02

~ ~
que esta obra de Villaespesa, hecha
en- Mexico en- solo unos cuantos dias,
es TN ~reflejo fidelisimo de aquella o.
ira edad que nos resulta sorprenden-
tie y de aquellos otros hombres que
nos aparecen irreales. Traido por Pc
dro de Alvarado ante Cortes sc pre-
senta, arrogante como el %conquista-
dor Y tan fiero como el, Tizoc ell in
digena. Y la escena, magnifica por su
teatralidad y por la versificacion,
termina asi-acaso 81 no fiel a una
verdad qe nunca sc ha puesto en- cla-
70, 81 hermosisima por la reconstruc-
cion que de ella hace el poeta:
Tizoc:
iVuestro %cautivo soy! Sacrificadme
a vuestros torpes doses, hombres
(blancos,
que sin miedo a las sombras de la
(muerte
en- el suplicio sonreiran mis- labios.
Cortes:
iDevolverle ell %carcaj y la macana!
De esas cadenas libertad sus manos.
que 81 me precio de valor, me precio
mucho. mas, vivc Dios, de ser magma
(nimo.
iRegresa a la ciudad y di a los tuyos
coma trata al vencido el hombre
(blanco!
Pasa la escena de este scgundo
cuadro en- el atrio de I'm oratorio in
digena, y la india Malinche habla de
TN hombre blanco que VIC en- suehos
y del que habla en- apasionado desva-
rio a X~ochiquetzal y a las esclavas:
"Hombre blanco, hombre blancol
(Quien pudiera
sen en- tn caliz gotta de rocio,
para que me bebieses toda entera.
Temblar en- tn divine escalofrio,
a tn cuerpo y tus brazos enroscada,
como Llama indestructible, y luego
morir, bajo tn boca y tn mirada
deshaciendo tn nieve con mi fuego.
iYo he visto TN hombre b1anco y de
(tal suerte
lie adore que vivir sin el no puedo-
C~ondenada a muerte esta la india
que llora por Ell que VIC EN- s%uenos;
SUI amor es de la vision blanca y bar
bada, y por ella sc estremece de pla-
Ger y sc muere de ansias. Sobre la
piedra del sacrificio va a pagan con
su vida ell sacrilegio de su descastado
anhelo; va va a morir. Pero eli hom-
bre blanco del sueno, hecho realidad
como por encantamiento, Sc presenta
y la liberia. La escena es de una dra-
maticidad intensisima y Ell verbo de
Villaespesa, sensual y a%rdoroso, 10
aprovecha con peregrino acierto para
que Ell conquistador que liberia y la
liberia conquistada, unidos los cuer-
pos como ofrenda floral de I'm ra-
mo-, sc confundan en- I'm beso arden
te sobre la misma piedra del ~sacrifi-
clio donde iba a morir la que %entonces
vive para adorar en- Ell fiero captain,
va ensoberbecido por sus %triunfos,
al hombre b1anco de sus suenos.
En- los rasgos de la Malinche Her
nan Cortes vence va que no puede
dominar y transformer a toda una
raza.
Hispano América., 1917-09-02
2 de septiembre de 1917
Los nOveleScoS amOreS del embaiador
americana en- Mexico.

Ito haCe algunaS SemanaS dc MEXICO
con rumbo a los Estados Unidos, la
prensa lanzo multitud de versiones
sobre Ell objeto del v:aje y los politi-
cos meXicanos explotaron ell suceso
segun sus intereses.
A juicio de algunos escritores, era
inexplicable que Mr.. Fletcher Sc Sc
parara de SUI puesto antes del terml-
no reglamentario para disfrutar de
va%caciones Y estimaban SECURE que
eli embajador venia a su patrla con
algtn grave asunto, r~elaCionado con
la p~olitica international en- los Esta-
dos Unidos, con la guerra europea y
hasta con Ell emprestito que ha veni-
do ~gestionando Ell gobierno mexica-
no. Made saba que Mr.. Fletcher ira
ia en- sus maletas una corona de "a
zahares para colocarla en- la frente de
la gentil senorita Beatriz Bend, con
quien tenia relaciones hace siete "a
nos Y un compromise matrimonial
contraido en- la remota Asia, cuando
ell diplomatico comenzaba su carrera
y CANADA un corto sueldo de ciento
c~incuenta dolares al mes como Sc
c%retario de legacion.
Estos amores son una leyenda, I'm
idilio, una ~novela, quiZa. Cuentan las
cronicas que la senorita Beatriz Bend
hija de una celebridad social, Jorge
Bend, fue invitada, hace siete amos,
a pasar TN invierno con los Whitney,
y muerta la madre de la senorita Do
rothy Whitney, quedo la hoy embaja-
dora de los EstadoS Unidos Ell Me
xico, como dana de compania de lie
huerfana, con un salario de diez mil
dolares al ano ell mas alto que sc ha-
va pagado jamas en- los Estados Uni
dos. Juntas las dos jovenes miss
Bend tenia %entonces % amos de edad)
sc dedicaron a viajar y fueron obje-
to de grandes h~onores en- ell extran-
jero entire otros Ell que les otorgo en-
Londres ell reg Eduardo VII y la rel
ma Alexandra al recibirlas en- audien-
cia especial como I'm homemade a la
sonora de Americ Paget hermana de
la RIGA heredera de las Whitney.
Atraidas las jovenes v%iajeras
por las fantasticas leyendas de Asia,
la emprendieron al celeste imperio, y
al llegar a Hong Kong fueron recibi-
das por ell senior Straight, consul ge-
neral de los Estados Unidos en- Muk-
den y por Henry Prother Fletcher,
segundo secretario de la embajada "a
mericana y hombre %entonces (hace
siete anos) de IS a SO amos de edad.
Las princesas americans fueron OBJ
jeto de admiration en- la corte, la una
por su fortuna y la otra por su belle
"a, y ell consul y ell secretario sc de-
dicaron a cortejar1as y a atenderlas.
Mr.. Fletcher, va en- los momentos
en- que las princesas Sc embarcaban
para este puerto de San Francisco, To-
gro hab1ar a sofas con Ia senorita
Bend a quien lie declare su amor
Ella lie contesto:-Me casare CONT
go cuando seas %embajador.
Y Mr.. Fletcher, aguijoneado por ell
amor, por sus 1egitYmas ambiciones
V por Ell deseo de servir a su patria, Sc
dedico a la diplomacia empehosamen-
te V pronto Sc lie VIC ir ~ascendiendo
en- SUI carrera. Mientras e1 trabajaba
v luchaba, su novia, la sehorita Bend
aumentaba su prestigio social, al lado
dc -, ;oyar ouoito IA ce1orita Wit