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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-18

She was descended from an old
aristocratic conservative family. Her
grandfather. Count Famine, had
been one of those Russian mobiles Of
the old school who had fought with
the utmost energy all the different
reforms introduced by Alexander II.
BY a curious contrast his only son,
Sophy's father. had been won when
still a mere youth 10 the new lib
eral ideas then beginning 10 be
heard i'm St Petersburg. People
said that his views were even more
than liberal. that they verged on the
nihilism and anarchism such as
were preached by persons belong
ing 10 that school of Russian rev.
olutionists represented by Sophy
PerOwskaya and her accomplices,
rather than by Krapotkine and Vera
Figner
Sophy Panine's father, the young
count. had married "A very lovely
woman MademOiselle Maltseff,
whom he converted 10 his opinions
within a very short time and who
embraced them with even more ar
dor than he did himself. TO the dis
tress OF the whole Famine family.
Young Count Famine died before his
conservative father, leaving one lit
tie girl. the heroine OF the trial
which took place the other day in
Petrograd. The child was not all
lowed 10 remain with her mother.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-18

Old Countess Famine thereupon
presented a petition 20 the car beg
ging the latter 10 give her the
guardianship Of her granddaughter.
under the pretext that the child's
morals were in danger Of being cor
rupted by her mothers opinions.
Her request was granted and Sophy
was sent 20 the Institute Of St Cath
arine, where young girls OF high no
bility were reared. She was enter
ed there with the stipulation that
her holidays should be spent with
her grandmother. The little girl
hated the latter and lived with the
hope that as soon as she was either
old enough TO do what she liked or
was married she would be reunited
to her own mother, for whom she
professed feelings of the deepest at
lection. This the Famine family de-
termined 10 prevent, and SOphy was
married when barely Is to a clever,
immensely rich young officer of the
guards, whose reputation was of the
worst. Some believed that this un-
ion was arranged by her two aunts.
with the secret hope that il would
prove childless, and that in conse-
quence all the vast wealth Of the
young heiress would in time revert
TO them and TO their children. After
a few years the countess obtained a
divorce and permission TO resume
her maiden name. But at about
that time her grandmother died and
she found herself sole mistress of
an enormous fortune. Her first act
now was 10 turn for guidance to-
ward her own mother and the lat
ter's husband, who became her best
friend, and for more than 90 years
the life OF SOphy Famine has been
devoted 10 the welfare of her fell
low creatures and the amelioratiOn
Of the sufferings Of the Russian poor
er classes. The good which she has
done has taken to her heart all the
woes. all the miseries of the poor lit
tie waits. OF whom there are so
many in large towns She had fed
the hungry, clothed the needy, edu-
Gated the ignorant and with an un-
stinted hand has spent her millions
for others, living almost like a nun
herself, devoting her time, her
youth. her energy and her money TO
one Object-the unlifting Of the
Russian lower classes.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-18
BEHIND THE SCENES
With Rulers and Leaders of Wartime Europe
By the Princess RddziWill

Copyright 1918.

The latter was married again 70 a
man whose name was famous all
over Russia, and who 10 this day is
revered as one Of the foremost
champions OF liberty in that coun-
try, Mr.. Petrunkewitsch. The cou-
pie were compelled by imperial or
der TO leave Petrograd on account Of
their political activity, and settled
in Odessa.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1918-01-18

m nave taken
an IMPORTANT
and prominent
part. II is a
~ o IN a n, the
Countess Sophy
Famine. who the
other day had
the honor Of be-
ing the first per-
son considered
sufficiently dan
gerous by the
$ 2 m 1T r a 8 j c,
semi-cOmic gov
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Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-03-22
Mrs. Meehan Heads the M. E.
Ladies' Aid Society

The Ladies' Aid Society of the Wild
wood M. E. church held its annual
election Of officers on Wednesday eve
ming following the prayer service. The
newly elected officers are as follows:
President, Mrs. Matthew Meehan.
Vice President, Mrs. Lucius Clark.
Secretary, Mrs. Jed Dubois.
Treasurer, Mrs. Somers Barnett.
Recording Secretary, Mrs. Gus Sey-
mour.
There are 81 regular members and Is
honorary members. A regular meet
ing of the society will be held on Tues
day, April I'd. Arrangements are be-
ing made to hold an Easter food sale
on Saturday, March 80.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-03-22

furious pest, with which mankind was
ever afflicted, TO rid our children and
their children of the curse of militar-
ism, which was handed down to us by
an age of brutality and ignorance, thru
the sword, blood and fire, to free this
world of Kaiserism and transport the
military clique into the land of the
demon, where they belong, and all our
government asks for it is the price of a
w. s. s. This is the greatest bargain
of the age. Let us all become "bargain
hunters
Our SONS aud brothers are riskiug
their lives in the trenches; are suffer-
ing with cold, hunger, thirst, and
abominable diseases; are facing the
poison gasses and liquid fire of the Ger
mans; the bomps and shrapnell of the
Kaiser; the danger of being torn to
shreds at any moment, or the alterna-
tive OF being crippled for life; are fac
ing a thousand dangers in holding
back the Infatuated Huns in order that
we mayscontinue 10 live and enjoy life.
Hence, we owe our lives TO sons and
brothers; they do not ask of US price at
which we value our lives, they ask for
a trif1e; that we saw a cent where ever
we can and loan this to our govern
ment TO keep them supplied with the
necessities to carry on the work which
humanity has entrusted them with,
and for these cents we will receive four
per cent. compound interest.
Really, is this not a fair proposition?
One thrift stamp in time will saw
nine; / am in for saving, are you?
The sooner we loan our none 10 the
government the sooner will we have
the chance to extend a welcome home
to our boys.
Some people talk of peace at any
price, but to ne peace at the price of a
few war saving stamps is cheap enough,
and l am after this bargain. L would
rather buy stamps than pay any price
for peace. In the former I know what
the cost is and how much [ make on
the deal. In the latter | am bargain
ing for a precious article at an I'M
known price. | do business with open
eyes. EDWARD Fox.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-03-22
$50 Prize Offered

The Cape May County Liberty Loan
com mittee offers to the pupils of the
Cape May County public schools an
opportunity to win a $4,000 Liberty
Bond, for the best two hundred word
essay on "Why Should we have a
Third Liberty Loan Bond in our
Home?n
Twenty eight other prizes, to be
equally divided among the high school
and grammar grades, will also be
awarded for the other essays in order
of merit.
The money for the prizes has been
generously provided by the banks OF
Cape May County.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-03-22

James Ingram, aged about so years,
a highly respected colored man, died
on Thursday of last week at his home,
corner Cedar and Holly Beach
He had been sick for several years aud
received faithful care at the hands of
his wife. The family came here from
Atlantic City and kept a restaurant at
their home here. There are several
children. two of the boys working In
the Konowitch store.
Cut flowers, potted plants, seeds and
vegetable plants. M. S. Cummins, lit
East Wildwood avenue.-adv If
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles G. Bradford
4eft Monday morning for Merchant
Vile to spend a couple Of weeks with
relatives.
Get your Easter candies at Boyer's
on Wildwood avenue, next TO post
office.-2t
Miss Erva Mayhem, one of the Wild
wood school teachers, attended the fun
eral of her cousin at Wenonah on
Wednesday of last week. tie died
while in the service of his country at
one of the army camps, and was the
son of John Mayhem, of Woodbury.
Heights.
Rskestraw's shop for painting signs
and automobiles now open.-adv
Miss Helen Mount Is learning mil
linery at Miss Proud's store after school
and Saturdays.
Mrs. Margaret A. Provost is at her
home again on Taylor avenue after un-
der going a very serious operation in a
Wilmington hospital for hernia. Her
many friends rejoice that il was so sue
cessful.
Large display of Easter plants and
cut flowers. M. 8. CGmmins, III East
Wildwood avenue.-adv ct
Charles II. Smith and wife, of East
Wildwood avenue, who have spent the
winter away, have returned for the
season OF 1918.
For Observation-Disclosures bungalow,
! Hand and Pacific avenues. All i'm
provements. Apply to G. A. Norton,
127 West Rio Grande ave. adv TT
John James and his crew are getting
out sse rigging and fishing gsar pre-
paratory to working the of-shore
pounds.
Knit, Knit, Knit, of course you are
knitting. Everybody is. So you will
be glad to know that the Wildwood
Embroidery Shop has in a good stock
of yarns, including khaki and grey for
army use. Also fancy colors suitable
for ladies' sweaters. instruction free.
Miss j. Scott.-adv.
d. F. Hallahsn, one of our cottagers,
who is having his Pacific avenue cot
tage painted, was here Wednesday.
Maurice Hertz, of Camden, and par
ty of friends were on the island We'd
nesday looking for a hotel proposition.
The latest report is that the Reading
will run an excursion to Wildwood
next Sunday, March "a, 1918, but that
the Pennsy would not.
Miss Elizabeth Cavileer has taken a room
OF Mrs. j. q. Coombs, 1l6 e. Wildwood ave-
nue.. Mrs. Coombs has another heated room
for rent.
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-03-22
Diagnosis

PRUSSIANISM-An affiiction of
modern civilization; it originates from
autocratic, brutal, despotic rule, it
tends to destroy the established and
cherished institutions of free peoples.
Its methods are ruthless, its existence
is ~abominabIe to humanity.
The methods by which it may be de-
stroyed are numerous; a very eff ctive
s'home remedy is the thrift stamp
literally applied by every member of
the household.
Ny government is the best that a
kind has ever iuvented-it asks M to
be patriotic, and pays me A per cent.
compound interest for being so. / am
a patriot.
When afflicted with a slight head
ache, you hurry to a physician; pay
any price for any remedy, accept any
advice, are very careless about the cost.
Your only aim is the quick radiance of
the ache. Do you realize that your
whole body aches-your family aches
and your nation is under the most
fearful pains; pains which are far more
serious than the slight headache? The
remedy is but trihing, a thrift stamp
every day. Try it, and see how soon
our ills will be cured.
The 25c you spend on a thrift stamp
today may be the death of a Prussian
tomorrow, and the death of the Prus-
sian means the life of many an Ameri-
can boy now. For reasons sake, how
high do you value the life of our boys
noyer there And remember, there
NAV be hundreds of thousands of
bows "over there'' at this time. You
are therefore requested to come across
with your loose change, for the life of
our manhood is at stake.
Is it possible that the American peo-
pie have to be coaxed to protect their
life and limb? Is it possible that they
are boarding their pennies when our
government can convert these into
torches of life and liberty to be spread
in all corners of the world?
America has a fearfully tremendous
task to perform right now. A merci-
less enemy is planning our destruction.
America means Americsns-it mean
YOU and I. Shall we meekly stand
idle, aud like sheep await our destruc-
ton? Wake up, a Don't you see
the danger confronting you? If you
cannot shoulder a gun for your protec-
ton, you surely car lend your money
to your government to equip those who
can shoulder a gun for your protection.
A U. s. War Savings Stamp will do it.
Only a few more days are left to help
put Wildwood on the top of the U. s.
w. S. s. competition. We are way
behind. Your quarter of a dollar will
help it go over the top. Remember,
this is not charity-it is a paying in
vestment. This is not begging-it is
for your own benefit. To buy up these
stamps is more than your "duty;' it
is your most immediate task, as food,
clothing and shelter. Will you per-
form your task unfailingly?
To hold the Hun on the Western
front, to have him batter his bonehead
against our wall of steel, to wear him
down by degrees, to cleave his claws of
poison, to down his deeds of dark mis-
chief, to end forever his frightfulness,
to raise humanity from under his iron
heel and draw away civilization from
his mailed fist, to exterminate the most
Five Mile Beach weekly journal., 1918-03-22
Thriftisn1S

The u. S. Government wants us to
be patriotic and support the colossal
job to destroy Prussianism, the enemy
of civilization. This enemy MUST be
destroyed in order that our own life
may be preserved. What are you do
ing for his destruction and your own
preservation?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
First Methodist Church

firSt MetnoolSt CnurCn
$50 Sunday school. Let every
teacher and pupil be on time. A
very important session.
II o'clock, morning worship. Ser
mon by pastor, subject "Interces
sion"
3 p. M Junior Epworth League.
$3.50 intermediate Epworth League
$50 Senior Epworth League.
1880 Evening worship. This ser
vice will be in the interest of the
young men and ladies Of the com.
munity. A speaker Of experience ir
working among men will deliver ar
address.
3;15 Boys prayer meeting in the
church.
7:3O Tuesday, Mems prayer meet
ing.
7:3O Wednesday, Midweek prayer
meeting in the church.
The public is cordially invited tt
all the services.
L. d. LOWE, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
FOR SUPERINTENDENT
OF PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

I hereby announce myself a candl-
date for the Office of superintendent
Of Public instruction, Polk county. l
appreciate the support given me in
former elections and if elected to TINS
office again I promise to use my pest
efforts for the improvement of our
public schools.
While serving you before as super
intendent, I made careful study of
the schools of the county, so with this
experience l believe | am better quail
flied to serve you now than before.
Your vote and support will be much
appreciated. Respectfully.
c. A. PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
First Baptist Church

Wallace Wear, pastor.
$50 a. m.-Sunday school.
II a. m.-Morning worship.
The second in the series on the
Table Talks of Jesus" Subject,
"The Masters Mission"
GAS p. m.-Senior and Junior B. Y
P. us.
7:30 p. m.-Evening worship, Y. M
C. A. meeting.
Everything is being put in readi.
ness for the $4,000 on the 28th Of
April The offering in the morning
will be made at 1920 a. m. so that we
can cooperate in the commencement
exercises at the Auditorium at 1.
o'clock.
The $4,000 fire will be at the even
ing service on the 2Sth so as to Civ,
everyone time to bring in the offer
ing, and to be present and partici
pate in the exercises. It will be
great occasion for Lakeland Baptists
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
FOR SALE

At bargain, the following:
One almost new Singer Sewing
Machine.
One Singer machine in good re-
pair.
One New Home machine in good
repair.
One Minnesota machine in good re-
pair,
Two Davis machines in good repair.
One 1000 gallon galvanized tank.
Three 5O-gallon oil tanks with
pumps.
Twenty Automobile springs new.
Many auto accessories at half
price.
Six new inner tubes 36x4, 36x41s
37x5, $500 each.
BRIGHTEN UP STORE,
TAO Bowyer Building
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
SECRETARY BAKERS RETURN

Secretary Baker was in France be-
fore the American people knew that
he contemplated going. A few days
ago he walked quietly into his office
before the American people knew that
he had sailed on his return trip. All
this was as it should be. Movements
back and forth across the ocean
should now be unheralded until those
who are crossing are safely over. If
secrecy is needed-and it is-it should
be complete secrecy. No possible op-
portunity should be afforded for the
enemy to know anything of move
ments they might wish to intercept
Secretary Baker may or may not
tell us what he saw in France and
Italy. Whether he does or not is not
important. But it was important that
he should see what he has seen. He
can discharge his duties more intel
ligently and more efficiently because
OF what he has learned.
Secretary Bakers visit to the fight
ing lines and his conferences with the
officials of the countries in alliance
with us must have been encouraging
to our friends across the water It is
safe to say that he participated USE
fully in the preparations Of the plans
for the conduct of the war and that
he learned the needs of our allies
more thoroughly than he could have
learned them if he had remained at
home and trusted to others. There
are many details that are seen by one
who makes a personal visit that he
would not think to inquire about
These are needed to complete the pic
ture so that 1t may be seen in all
it's parts.
We believe that American troops
are now crossing the ocean rapidly
but we do not know and should no.
know. The boys who are going over
should be protected in transit the
same as the higher officials of the gov.
eminent and an announcement oil
their movements would be an invita-.
ton to the enemy to attack them. We
can wait till we hear of their fight
ing before we know they are in thu
war
But it Is safe to assume that Sec
rotary Baker returns with a full con
Iception of the needs of the situation
His visit placed the United States /,
closer and more effective touch will
the war and will make it's participa
ton much more effective than It ha
been heretofore.
We know in a general waythat thi
country must take the place Of ma
ton that went into the war with tn
strongest force on the entente side
but that crumbled through dissentiol
and revolution until it disappeared a
a fighting power We can fully TAX
Russia's place If the war lasts lon,
enough for us to bring our strength
into play where 1t is needed. Our tas1
now is to rush men across as rapid,
as possible. - Jacksonvill Times
Union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
First Presbyterian Church

First Presbyterian Church
Tennessee Avenue.
Rev. C. |. Stacy, Pastor.
Morning Worship at eleven O'CLOCK
Sunday school at 9:45.
Evening worship at eight O'CLOCK
Bible Training Glass Monday even
ing at eight o'clock.
Prayermeeting Wednesday even
ing at eight o'clock.
Strangers as well as citizens cor
daily invited to all services in this
church.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

First Christian Church
Charles H. Trout, pastor.
Bible school at $50 a. m.-Every-
body on time.
Communion service, followed by
sermon by pastor at 1O:45 a. m.
Subject for morning-"Face Set to
60 Up to Jerusalem"
1t is very much desired that this
message shall be heard by every
member, and all the friends.
Young Peoples Meeting at $50
p. m.
The evening service at 1880 will
be in charge of one Of the State or
National Y. M. C. A. workers, Civ
ing some inside information as to
this organization in it's workings,
both among the soldiers, and the
needs at home among the young men.
At $3.50 p. m. the pastor will attend
to the ordinance of Christian Bap-
tism on the west side Of Lake Wire
A cordial invitation and welcome is
extended to every one to all these
services.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

A business course at THE FLORIDA
COMMERCIAL INSTITUTE will fit
you for a good position and give you
a practical education. Call on us and
talk the matter over. PIG S. Mass.
Ave. Tel. 469. 74SS
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

A Barlow lady has been admitted
to the bar. Bet she won't be around
the Court House anytime until
they'll be saying she's "in the ring
even if the ring be only on the fourth
finger Of the left hand
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
Myrtle Street Methodist Church

Sunday school 1000 a. m.
Preaching 7:45 p. m. Subject, In
My Fathers House."
Prayer meeting, Thursday evening
7:45.
Revival meeting will be held in
this church beginning the first Sun
day in May. The pastor will be as
sisted by Rev. |. NJ. Belt of Kath-
leen.
J. D. MAJOR, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

10 ACRES cultivated two
fenced with 4S-in wire fenc
house and barn. Just out Cit
it's. Get after this if you
bargain, quick. Address "c'
Telegram.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

BUY 10 ACRES with wire fa,,
barn and one house for BAH,
owe on same. Splendid trp,t
If interested address co. c,,
egram.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

Major Dixon, who left two weeks
ago on a three months training trip
and to dope out few more epithets
to hurl at Kaiser Bill, was last heard
of in Apalachicola, where he and
Bob Davidson engaged in an oyster
eating contest.-Quincy Times.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

Ask for an A. H. T. cigar and see
what a difference. The best Of ma.
terials and finest workmanship make
this the most popular cigar on the
market today. 683s
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

Free Notwithstanding at II
o'clock; Sunday school in New Dixie
land at 2:30; Preaching $3.50. Prayer
meeting each Tuesday and Friday
evening The public is cordially in.
vited
w. P. JUHLIN, Pastor.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
At The Churches Sunday

Guilds. !.
AT the evening service, there VIII
be an address on the county Y. M
G.. A. work.
REV. VIM. B CURTIS, Rector.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

Next week is potato week.. Well,
if we never have to encounter any
greater hardship than going up
against diet of good, wholesome
spuds, with anything else on the side
that may be desired, except wheat
bread, we'll have no cause to com
plain. Come on, we Murphies!
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

Outside of politics, we never see
any jokes nowadays as funny as
those that used to appear in Ayers
Almanac
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
Grace Evangelical Lutheran

Tennessee Ave. and Orange st.
Rev. w. E. Pugh, pastor.
Third Sunday after Easter.
Sunday school at 10 a. m.
Morning and evening worship at IL
and 1880 o'clock respectively.
Friends and strangers are cordially
invited.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

FOR RENTING, convenient
furnished apartment with
bath. Phone las Green. 4
Boring, 919, S. Florida ave.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

FOR SALE-Solid Oak Refrigerator
a bargain for $500. Ais West Lem
on Street. 5O0O
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
All Saints (Episcopal) Church

Third Sunday after Easter
1880 a. m.-Holy Communion.
10000 a. m.-Sunday School.
11:00 a, m, Morning prayer and
sermon.
1880 p. m.-Evening Prayer and
Y. NJ. C. A, Address.
Monday afternoon, meeting OF
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20
st. Paups German.English Lutheran

Rev. Paul G.. Heckel, pastor.
Sunday school conducted in Eng
lish every Sunday morning at 10
o'clock except second Sunday in the
month.
Divine services and preaching as
follows:
First Sunday, English at Z p. m.
Second Sunday, German at 10, Eng
lisn at 10:45 a. m.
Third Sunday, German at 1880 p.
M. English at 3:15 p. m.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-04-20

Speaking of animals how is the
piggery in the rear of the Governors
mansion progressing?