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The Bridgeport times and evening farmer., 1920-06-25

Note big assortment offered in this lot Fanc! worsteds 29 AS; all wool blue serge il 2S 42; black thibet in sizes 32 to 42 black clay worstedS in sizes 31 to AZ: Salf-St sizes 29 34; suiting pants in sizes 2S to 40.
The Washington times., 1920-10-31

As sang this the tears gstened in the Princes eyes
and he gazed at with ndescrbable intensity He
really very emotional and often shed in church.
when his favorite hymn was sung,
After had finished singing the Prince talked to
about the delights of yachting in the Mediterranean and
then he said
Now, Miss Foria, how would you like to and
take peep my yacht the Britannica She is such
beauty
said that should be delighted, and he answered:
WELL try to be at the quay tomorrow morning very
discreety, and we will have spin."
With q warm, significant pressure Of the hand the
Prince left My aunt who supposed had not heard
the conversation, warned me that too young to
obrude myself the notice of great parsonage like the
Prince.
But he was so fond Of music auntc he forgot about
the time, " protested
"How your eyes sparkle said my old governess, who
stayed with me as tutor, that evening "You look
IL you feversh."
Iscarcely slept that night eager for the meet
ing up after dawn, and persuaded Of the
servants to harness carriage for As going
out my aunt down and asked me what was about
early None Of our set were up at that hour.
81 have got to 60 down to the town to do shop.
ping, auntie," / replied
I reached the quay just before 8. There was the
Prince in yachting Clothes waiting for me- with launch
at the dock, ready to take out One Of his aidesde
camp, Lord Fortescue, standing with him.
The Washington times., 1920-10-31
Surprising Revelations Of the Extravagnces and Designations Of
a Many Of Whom the World War Wiped Out, Ruined
0 American Girl Who Married Into the 1
MaM Highest European Arstocracy Rg

rUTY crowned heads have lost their royal
dominions since the great war-prinoss, prin.
- ossssa spsndtrift grand dukes have persisted
or are in exile and In debt 70 me this 10 the most
astounding development Of the World War.
IHAvE LIVED my NE among the royal rakss
and spendthrifts Of Europe.
HAVE ENJOYED many . tstsatsts with
that prince Of high lvsr the Prince Of Wales after
ward King Edward WI.
IHAvE SEEN the incredible sxtravaganoss and
dssipations Of the Russian Grand Dukes which have
recently caused their expulsion from France.
HAVE BEEN the honored guest ct the most
dscollete fsts ever given by that imperial scapsgrsos
Grand Duke Boris.
HAVE BEEN one Of the elect Of royal Cannes,
the worlds most luxurious, delightful and aristo-
cratic centre Of gaisty.
HAVE BEEN held In the Sultan Of Morocoo's
harem until the European powers rescued me-.
IHAvE BEEN entertained by the superb Mahs.
rajah Of Kapurthala, who gave me sons Of his price
less rubies.
IHAvE SEEN the harem Of tho dreadful Sultan
Abdul Hamid Of Turkey and learned it, secrets.
The Washington times., 1920-10-31

youth in that direction and away from his German kins
men, Ny uncle Baron de Charette from his relationship
to the Bourbons and the greatest houses Of the French
aristocracy naturally among the ntimates Of tho
Prince His Royal Highness indeed treated almost every
resident in Cannes one Of his family.
The Prince usually stayed at the Cerce Nautque at
the Villa Cambridge belonging to his uncle the Duke Of
Cambridge. He brought enormous suite, as many a.
forty persons and they accommodated at the neigh
boring villas
The second day after his arrival the Prince called upon
my aunt quite informally. Just moment before ! had
been advised stay in the tower Of the villa and de-
vote myself the study of the French poets with my
tutress My ear turned drawn by magic toward the
door, and caught the robust hearty conversation Of the
Prince as it Aoated up the stairs.
My heart nearly burst as heard him say;
my dear Baroness, hear you have brought ont
charming young niece You must present me to her.
want any relation of yours enjoy Cannes thoroughly"
There nothng'for my aunt to do but to order me
down stairs bowed deeply and properly to the Prince
but in another second he pressed my hand warmly and
said:
d. Delighted to see you in Cannesl"
His conversation was brilliant and charming ] can't
remember everything he said because my heart in
such futer, but felt that there wonderful vitality
and good nature about him.
He had been taking cup Of tea with some pate de
foe gras sandwiches and queur stood handy for
later use The Prince, found used to enjoy at least
drink with every one.
"what q pretty dressl do like to see girls show
some originality in dress" think that was his next
remark.
II thought it out myself, SIR answered
"A very good thing to be thinking about he replied
He talked English with peculiar accent that took
for German accent but have since heard Engishmen
say it was "a regular North Country burr"
In few minutes my aunt begged the Princes leave
to retire into the next for purpose There was
door between the rooms, however.
should explain that the Princess Of Wales never went
with the Prince to Cannes at this period She was in
poor health and had mourned for years the crushing
blow of the death of her beloved elder the Duke Of
Clarence.
No sorrows ever pressed long the buoyant nature
of the Prince He looked at with hearty unaffected
admiration and said:
II know you play. Every clever girl plays some good
music something that brings out the soul in man. And
you're going to play for me-"
In truth I had been working hard at my guitar, and
Of course he knew it, Delighted at his invitation, took
down my instrument and started to sing some Of my
prettiest songs remember singing Giordans delight.
full old Italian song "Caro milo ben" Darling my own),
accompanying myself on the guitar. The words trans.
lated into English run something like this.
Darling my own, faithful and true,
Longs my lone heart ever for you.
e. Tam thy slave, for thee sigh,
On me have pity. or ] die"
The Washington times., 1920-10-31

and fought herocay against the Germans winning OF
the few victories gained by the French in that dreadful
war. he old when first knew him, my aunt
being his second wife. His first wife daughter Of
the Duke de Fzjames descendant of King James IL Of
England.
Under the auspices of my distinguished uncle and aunt
made my debut in Paris and shortly aferward journeyed
for long Winter stay at Cannes There enjoyed
my first ball-a grand cotillon Oh! most wonderful
forgeable neverto-be.repeated event in my young life!
1t was arranged by my uncle and aunt at the Cerce
Nautque that exclusive exquisite centre Of arstocrac
Cannes life The entire ground floor could be thrown
open into one great ballroom The windows came down
to the floor in the usual French STYLE and every side
one looked out lawns and gardens Of exquisite beauty
adorned with palms and tropical plants
My aunt he'd provided me with conventional young
girls ball dress Of white san cut square at the neck and
primy high determined to burst upon society in
such commonplace costume was indeed constrained
to 90 to the clubhouse in it, but had entered
than slipped ont by another door and back to
villa, few minutes away.
There put on q wonderful creation, which had made,
with the assistance Of marveousy clever maid 1t was
Greek costume suggested to me by an exquisite statu
cite of Diana which had caught my eye in Paris IT was
infnitesma in size, but immense in efecta mere wisp
of diaphanous material, edged with simple Greek key
border in gold little goldtrimmed slippers and
stockings.
IL
to the utmost That what intended. put on
wrap and ran back to the ballroom. The dancing was
about to begin and there time for explanations
stepped we'll to the floor and threw my wrap to the
side.
gasp Of admiration from the company at my
appearance. believe say without egoism that it
was appreciation Of my charms rather than any other
emotion that caused the sensation 1t then too late
for my family send back home to change clothes
again. ,,
Young Prince Christian Of Denmark, grandson OF the
then King and King himself the highest royalty
present H. did the honor to take my hand in the
cotillon As felt the TALL stalwart farhaired young
Prince arm around my waist thought was in heaven.
The Grand Duke Michael of Russia and his beautiful
morganatc wife, Prince Constantn Radziwill and his
family the Grand Duchess Anastase Of Mecklenburg-
Schwern and the Of the blue booded merry Cannes
set made up the company. In dream Of delight wan
dercd out by starlight among the palm trees with one
admirng partner after another Dawn found me as
lively as ever and the fresh breeze blowing over the
waters only made me more eager for pleasure.
Within few weeks another great event in my life
occurred The Prince Of Wales, afterward King Edward
VII Of England to pay OF his numerous visits
to Cannes He then the First Gentleman Of Europe"
the undspued autocrat Of high society Every pleasure
within his grasp and he enjoyed every one to the full
Almost every woman, moreover at his feet, in
stinctively knew
Edward was very intimate with the highest French
society and he had shown tendency from his earliest
, 1920-07-29

calling at Christiansted, thence tc Guade-
loupe, Barbados, and possibly st. kits
for which pl ces mai, will be closed
upon due notice from the4post office,
We congratulate MIR, RI H. Amphlett
at Frederiksted which position he had
been fling TEN porariiy. Mr.. Leader has
proved a very satisfactory postmaster and
from our knowledge of him, we are not
surprised at this. We wish him many
useful years in public service.
, 1920-07-29
LOCAL.

The S, S, Saranac, Capt. Mgller, sail
ed from here for St. Thomas at 5 O'Clock
yesterday afternoon, taking passengers,
and all mail posted up to A p. M.
The schooner Creole leaves for St.
Thomas at the usual hour today on the
return mail trip.
The second day of the St. Johns
Church soiFee was as successful in point
of patronage and entertainment as
the first, and everybody appeared to
spend an enjoyable evening. The re-
ceipts of this enterprise must be CON
siderable; the figures have not been as
certained.
We congratulate the rector and ali mis-
willing workers and hope THAT another
like effort on their part will soon be
forthcoming.
The agents say the Raporel steamer
is looked for this week from New York,
, 1920-07-29
Christiansted, July 28, 1920.

Editor st. CroiG. AVis t.
Since my letter of the oath, you.
have been fairly overwhelmed with cor
~respondence favoring freedom as against
prohibition, and | am very pleased to be
able to conclude thereby, that there are
still some level headed people in the COM
munity. l learn with some a%stonishment
that you favor prohibition yourself, and
for that reason this is my last contribu-
ton on a platform which. under he cir
cumstances, must needs be distasteful to
you. There is little occasion Tor reply to
the effusions which have appeared in the
Herald as result of my letter; those pro-
auctions are of the sort which originate
from those who support self sufficiency
intolerance and who in spite of them
selves have betrayed the truth of my
, 1920-07-29
The Editor st. CroiG Avis.

1t is being circulated that the
views expressed in the Editoris Is of The
Herald are the expressions Of foreigners.
In this connection beg to state that this
is an erroneous conception, as / am still
in charge of the Editorial Department of
that paper and am still directing its
policy. No article can therefore be pub
lished without my sanctions and all the
views expressed therein are those gained
from close contact with a majority of the
population.
Yours. very truly
D, HAMILTON JACKSON.
July 18th 1920.
, 1920-07-29
Correspondence,
Dear Mr.. Editor :

Dear Mr.. Editor:
The Lord made water into wine
and he did so for man to use it, at the
same time he put in the Drink itself
punishment for those who abuse it. Why
should we attempt to improve upon the
methods of the Savior?
JOHNNY.
, 1920-07-29

idCIHg, Wulle tney, not even having DO
ltical rights in the place to which they
have but just arrived and which they do
not seem to appreciate as the refuge it
really is to them, might look up the needs
OF the places they come from, but where
probably they are not wanted. If they
are in need of political activity their
native" hacker from Wilhelmsstrasse
may he able to find them occupation to
help straighten out that mass of tangle in
the 'Vaterland'. There ought to be
plenty of opportunity for them there.
Please insert the following clippings from
st. Croix Avis by way of showing those
who do not know, that while the contri-
button from, St. Croix Avis reprinted in
today,s Herald may seem we'll, these gre
without doubt better, being of later
date and attesred with the authors names:
No. So of July %. 1915: The whole
cry about run drinking originates from
personal spite and is now carried m by
fanatics without foundation for their
statement" NJ A. Pretto.
No. so July q, 1915: Statistical proof
from Lawyer A. E. Stakemann that by
relative comparison this island consumed
less alcohol than Denmark "a sober coun-
try)
No. 60 July 81, 1915: I'VE ~emphatical-
~ uCIy lnSlG USlNR many cases or hunk
ennes in the island nowadays. Stats
tics and facts can be cited to prove that
drunkenness among the laboring pOpula
ton has become almost extinct since the
great temperance movement in 1900,
Total prohibition with all its attendant
objections, and disadvantages, we submit,
is highly impracticable, and would meet
with strong resistance from all classes
OF the inhabitants Of the island". Men,
or1Gt signed By planters, merchants,
trGdesmen, and others and forwarded to
the Minister of Finance, Denmark.
No. 81 July 81, 1915: | would remark,
and | have very frequent opportunity of
coming into contact with the people, that
the present condition of the island, with
regards to the consumption of intoxi-
cants, bears favorably With any other
community of like size and conditions,
and it is absolutely untrue to sag that 1T
IS addicted to Drunkenness" w. e.
Watson.
No. 81 July 81, 1915: Il am neither in
terested in rum as a seller nor as a con-
sumner, SO 1t is a matter of no import: nee
to me whether it finally be decided to
limit or abolish the sale of alcoholic IL
quors. The question, however, is main
ly one of cheap rum and excessive drunk
enness among the consumers of this cheap
rum-a wiifui %faisehood. The temperance
cause is undoubtedly a good one, but in
this case 1t seems to b DrOmnte6 nv evil
, 1920-07-29
OTTO E.
THE Cooperative Dairy will open
= it's Milk-sale on the LIST of Au-
gust.

ALL Customers who so kindly patroniz-
ed the Branch Store of HENRY
CIRQUE are thus Informed that after
July 31st this Branch Store closes its
Business in St. Croix. The Manager"
thanks all customers for their kind pa
tronage of the past 20 years and make it
known that at CrequeS Department
Store in st. Thomas, she will be there to
serve the every day Customers and with
a thought for ST. Croix.
Drop d card and nave your require
ments filled.
SARAH E. PERCY,
Creque's Store.
Chrlstiansted St. Croix, July 29th 1920.
, 1920-07-29

Mr.. Editor

Is it correct that only two mem
bers of st. Thomas Colonial Council vo-
ted for prohibition and that one of the
two is a Bayrum Manufacturer e?
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19

complaint will be taken as confessed by the
said defendants
1t is further ordered that all parties claim
ing an interest, and all parties claiming an
interest under PIERr ELLIOT WARBURT0N,
WINIFRED ANNE H0DGS0N, ROBERT G.
SN0WD0N, ALBERT Il. DROUGHT, EDMOND
B. BRIGGS, MARGARET ANNE MILMAN AMI
BERTHA MARY MILMAN, or otherwise. IN
the real estate herein described, be and ap-
pear at the office Of the Clerk OF the Circuit
Court at Barlow, Polk county, Florida, on or
before the 5th day Of July, 1920; otherwise,
the allegations OF the said bill Of complaint
will be taken as confessed against the said
defendants.
1t is further ordered that this order be
published once week for eight consecutive
weeks prior TO June It'll, 1920, as to PIERS
ELLIOTT WARBURT0N, WINIFRED ANNE
H0DGS0N, ROBERT @. SN0WD0N, ALBERT
e. DROUGHT, EDMOND B. BRIGGS. MAR
GARET ANNE MILMAN AND BERTHA MARY
MILMAN; and once a week for twelve con-
secutive weeks prior to July 5th, 1920, as 70
all parties claiming an interest," and all par
ties claiming an interest under PIERS ELLIOT
wARBURT0N, WINIFRED ANNE H0DGS0N
ROBERT G. SN0wD0N, ALBERT Z.
DROUGHT, EDMOND B. BRIGGS. MARGARET
ANNE MILMAN AND BERTHA MARY MIL
MAN, or otherwise, In the Lakeland Evening
Telegram, newspaper Of general circulation
published In Polk county, Florida.
DONE AND ORDERED this 31st day OF
March, A. d. 1920.
!. A. JOHNSON (Seal)
Clerk Of the Circuit Court. Polk County, Florida
e8l
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE TENTH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA, IN AND
FOR POLK C0UNTY.-IN CHANCERY.--J.
z. STANLEY, Complainant, VS.. PIERS Ell
LOT wARBURT0N. wINIFRED ANNE
HODGs0N. ROBERT G. SN0wD0Ns Al
MARGARET ANNE MILMAN AND BEk-
TIA MARY MLMAN. AND THE UN
KNOWN HEIRS OF THE SAID PIERS Ell.
LIOT WARRINGTON, WINIFRED ANNE
--HODGSON, ROBERT G. SN0WD0N, AL
BERT E. DROUGHT, EDMOND B. BRIGGS.
MARGARET ANNE MILMAN AND BER ,
TIA MARY MILMAN, AND ALL PERSONS
INTERESTED, Defendants.
It appearing by afidavit to the bill Of COM
plant filed In this case that the defendants
PIERS ELLIOT WARBURT0N, WINIFRED
ANNE H0DGS0N, ROBERT g. SN0WD0N,
ALBERT E. DROUGHT. EDMOND B. BRIGGS.
MARGARET ANNE MILMAN AND BERTHA
MARY MILMAN are all non-resldents Of the
State Of Florida, but that their respective
places Of residence are unknown, and that
there Is no one In the State Of Florida. serv-
Ice OF subpoena upon whom would bind any
one Of the said defendants, and that each OF
the said defendants is over the age Of twenty.
one years. It also appearing by afidavit that Il
Is not known whether or not all OF said parties
are dead or alive. and, II dead who the
grantees legatees or devisees are, NOR any un'
known claimants or persons interested, nor
where their residences are, ana tnat Salo pii
Of complaint is filed for the purpose OF hay-
ing all claims Of the said defendants and ali
persons claiming under them declared null
and void, and 10 remove q cloud upon the
title to the following described property,
owned by the complainant situated In Polk
county, Florida:
Lots six and eight In Block A; all Of block
B. less lots seven and eight: all Of block C;
lot one In block D also that STRIP OF land
lying between blocks and B and d and G.:
all In w. w. Randall's addition to Lakeland
according to plat thereof recorded In Plat
Book 4, page l !; same being q subdivision Of
the east half Of the northwest quarter OF the
southwest quarter Of the southwest quarter
OF section seventeen township twenty eight
south, range twenty-four east
II Is thereupon ordered that the defendant,
PIERS ELLIOTT wARBURT0N, WINIFRED
ANNE HODGs0N, ROBERT G. SE0WD0N,
ALBERT z. DROUGHT, EDMOND B. BRIGGS,
MARGARET ANNE MILMAN AND BERTHA
MARY MILMAN appear at the once Of tbs
Clerk sof the Circuit Court n Barlow, Pois
county, Florida, to the bill Of complaint here
in nled on or bcfore the fth day Of luna.
1890; otherwise the allegations Of the bill .
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19
The Big League Hitters

Ty Cobb, the Detroit star who has
led the major leagues in batting many
times did not reach the batting aver
age 0 200 until the third week Of
the season this year.
Manager "Gavvy" Cravath of the
Phillies doesn't deliver every time he
goes into pinch hit for his team, but
when he does connect with the old
apple he just about puts the game on
ice.
Despite the fact that Leslie Mann
is the only regular with the Braves
who has been battin gin the 300 set
so far this season, the Stallings out
fit has been going at top speed.
Roger Hornsbya great-all-rouEd
playing. featured by his lead Of the
National League batsmen. gives the
answer to the Cardinals refusal of a
$4,000 offer for their star last win
ter.
Eddie Roush, the Cincinnati out
fielder and National League champion
batsman in 1919, is gradually getting
his stride and no doubt will be up
among the top-notch swatters before
the season is very old.
Many New York fans appear
peeved because Babe Ruth has
failed to make dozen or moro home
runs so far this sason. As it was late
when Babe got started last year,
the chances are that he will make
good with the old hickory later on.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19

Bradford (Mass.) Academy, found
ed in 1903, claims to be the Oldest in
stitution in New England for the
higher education of women.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19

the only member OF
Pirates travelling in
d Of heavy swatters.
3. former Louisville
holding his reputation
leading the Red Sox in
White Sox have tvs
Jackson and Buck
have been whaling the
700 mark.
49,
i been holding down a
th the Red Sox, Mike
shown a big improve
lorts at bat.
kgue pitchers have to
D when pitching to Doc
season. The Cleveland
busting 'em wide open.
eason opened Joe Jack
lite Sox said he intend
/ league in batting this
eph is certainly trying
surely miss the fine
X Frisch. He was lead
nates with a batting
when stricken with ap-
.r, the Cleveland man
D a great comback with
season. Last season
lr in hitting for the In
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19

When Queen Elizabeth Of England
died her wardrobe was found to con-
tain upwards of three thousand
gowns.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19
MIONS
N FERNANDO COUNTY
York Packer.)

Ia York Packer.)
Fla, May ia num-
N farmers of fernando
praying their watermel-
I'd results. The crop is
and from the present
a few cars of melons
I'd from this county dur
beginning to come Oh
and are Of a splendid
are good for a
Ito crop and tomatoes on
As are looking especially
Is a large acreage Of
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19

Miss Minnie Keseberg is the new
city treasurer of Ludington, Mich.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1920-05-19

Irish potatoes in the county this year
The crop is already shipping.
Indiana daily times. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1914-1922, 1920-10-22
LEGION HEAD
SOLDIER SAILOR
Galbraith Man Honors as Col
onel of 147th Infantry.

CINCINNATI, Ohio, Oct. 2l.~Not many
men in the American Legion can boast
Of having been both a soldier and i
sailor, but both of these careers, profess
sions, occupations or what you will, are
written in the record of +. w Galbraith
Jr., Of this city, now national eomman-
der of the American Legion.
It WAS not, however, as COB that
Mr.. Galbraith adventured on the deep,
but as an apprentice coxswain, third
mate and finally second mate aboard
American sailing ships after his grad
uation from the Nautical Training School,
Boston, Mass, in the class Of 1898.
More than a score Of years later when
the world war came Mr.. Galbraith went
into it from the land angle and as colonel
of the 147th Infantry won the Distin-
guished Service Cross, the Croix de
Guerre and the Croix de Guerre with
palm for heroism in the Meuse- Argonne
offensive in which he was wounded. He
took part also in the st. Mihiel drive and
served in the Baccarat and Ypres-Lys
sectors.
He was commissioned major in the 1st
Infantry, Ohio National Guard, in 1916,
and the same year was promoted to
colonel.
In January, 1917, he was assigned to
command the 147th Infantry at Camp
Sheridan, Ala, and remained in command
throughout the war.
At the first State convention OF the
American Legion. held in Ohio. Mr. Gal
braith was unanimously elected depart
rent commander.
When his successor was elected at the
last convention the title Of past depart