Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, December 9, 1911, Page 6

Lucion’s ' Attachment Sy BELLE MANIATES (Copyright, 1011, by Associated Literary Press) | Lucien sat on the park bench gaz- ing into the aloofness of the tree tops while the old query, “To eat or not ! to eat,” absorbed his attention. A month in a strang? city without work had caused a shrinkage in a small capital. cash on hand—one nicke!'—for a cup of coffee he would have to dispense | with a Sunday morning paper and | perhaps miss the opportunity of find- ing his long-sought occupation, With a sigh of se!f-denial he finally decided to eliminate breakfast. His mastery over the demands of a healthy young appetite met with re- ward. A passing man with a paper under his arm sat down beside Lucien, throwing the sheets of ad- vertisements to the ground, These were eagerly appropriated by lhe] workseeker, and he turned to could remember earlier and less prosperous days. Recollections of the struggle necessary to send her brother through college enlisted her sym- pathy. “Here is my reference,” he con- tinued. She took the letter from him. “Why,” she exclaimed, “it is ad- dressed to my husband, and is from bis old professor. And cculd he do nothirg for you?” “Tiere is no place it seems in thls city for a young attorney.” “You may start right duties,” she said impulsively. I always have Sun- day breakfast in my room.” When Mr. Wyndham came home he learned of the addition to his house- hold with much amusement. He was used to his wife’s innovations. Lucien’s trial week was most satis- factory. He kept the flat in order and served with dexterity at Mrs. Wyndham's card parties. There was plenty of leisure for him to pursue his studies. As time went on, his services came to be in demand by the other occu- pants of the Navarre, and he became the {an understudy in almost every kind columns that breed and destroy s0 [of work. When he had been in serv- wany hopes. A careful perusal of the {ice two months, the Wyndhams “Wanted—Male Help” column offered |too their annual flight to the As his eye fell on the had an iIn- nothing new, succeeding columins he spiration, “I'll bet,” he ruminated, “thore fsn't another man in the city who! will look for a job in the female :w-‘pl column!” He Dbegan a systemitic comsidera- tion of the alphabeticully arranged wants: agents, bookkeepers, cooks, dressmakers, fur finishers, govern- esses, housemaids. A trim, tidy housemaid for a few hours' work each day. Apply to Mrs. Edgar Wyndham, Suite C, the Navarre.” This advertisement held his atten- tion by reason of his having brought with him to the city a letter of recom- - mendation and introduction to Mr. Edgar Wyndham, a prominent cor- poration attorney, who had proved courteous in expressing his regrets at baving no opening for a newly fledged “To Eat, or Not to Eat.” attorney. Other applications had failed until there seemed to be no place for him but this bench in the park. He wolld mnot return home, for that would mean acknowledgement to the stubborn father of the girl to whom he was engaged that he was a failure. When he had besought Judge Trent for the bestowal of his ; daughter's hand, he received a curt demand as to his plans for maintain- iog a wife. Lucien had unfolded his proposal of opening an office in his home town. The judge crushed both plans and hopes. “Lafferton is no place for a young Jawyer to attain success. You should go to the city. If you find renown, I may listen to you.” So this was why Lucien was con- templating the advertisement. “1 always do things backward,” he he reflected, remembering one of his mother's favorite reminiscences of his having insisted on beginning at “2" to learn the alphabet. In a few moments he was ringing the bell at suite C feeling that this was his Omega. He was admitted into a slip of a hall by a fashionably at- tired young woman. “l came to see about the advertise- ament,” he began, “Yes,” she encouraged, “do you know of some one?" “I wish the position for—myself.” For an instant Mrs. Wyndham wondered if her husband were perpe- | trating one of his periodical practical i jokes. A second glance into the seri- | ous, wan eyes assured her of his sin: | cerity. “Come in, and we will talk about it,” she invited. “You see,” she began, when he was | seated, “this isn't quite the kind of a position you could fill. T simply | want some one to sweep, dust and tidy the rooms, answer the bell and serve on the nights we receive.” i “l could do those things more quickly and thoroughly thin a house- | maid could, and 1 am experienced in ! serving.” ; “What experience have you had?" ehe asked, baffled as to his station. “l1 worked my way through college.! 1 waited on tables.” l “Surely with a college education you | mountains, leaving Lucien at the flat as caretaker. The their depritiure was a holiday and all members of Mr. Wyndham's law firm were away. lacien had been in- structed to go 10 the office and look over the uuul, forwardi Wyndham &l niarked “pe The rocii a sigh of renewed ambition at the sight of all the law books, he sank into the armchair at an oak table to indulge in roseate imaginings, and build his Spanish domain. With a start came the shattering of dreams. He carefully sorted the letters and redirected those to be forwarded. Then he carefully locked the office and returned to the Navarre, That night such of the apartment dwellers as had remained in the city repaired to the roof to observe the declaration of independence in the old-fashioned way. Lucien was engaged to superin- tend the fireworks. He was also to officiate at a little dinner to be served later. After the pyrotechnical display Lucien went to the Wyndham apart- ments to don his evening clothes— surviving garments of his college days. When he came out of the apartment on his way to the dinner party he met a messenger with a telegram, “Mr. Lucien Rand, “The Navarre: “Let father hug his illusions of de- lusions. Don't explain, “BETTY.” Betty had cautloned Luclen to leave the imparting of his occupation to her discretion. “He has no humor,” she wrote. “I shall simply tell him that you live at the Navarre and are In the employ of Mr. Edgar Wyndham, a prominent lawyer.” Lu® cien was at a loss, however, to know what she meant by this tele- gram, The next morning on his way to the office, he was enlightened. He ran into Judge Trent. Lucien sum- moned all his vanishing courage. “He knows!"” he thought with an in- ward groan, “Lucien,” said the judge solemnly. “I acknowledge with wonder and ad- miration your achievement in this great city. Unablo to glean much in- formation from Betty as to your onall” progress, 1 resolved to come and as- | (ommission ! certain for myself. 1 came yesterday | srowers located along the line of the|sajd Election three Bond Trustees, and went to the offices of Mr. Wynd- | Florida Kast Coast company, ham. Through the door you had left ajar, [ saw you sitting at the desk in a private office evidently in full charge of the mail. I didn't disturb you, but last night I went to the Na- varre. You did not see me in the dusk. You were coming out of an apartment in evening clothes. I was too abashed to speak to you then. I returned to my hotel and thought the situation over. You show that you can arrive under obstacles. 1 with- draw my objections to your marrying Betty. 1 am almost sorry that you have prospered so greatly because 1 !am getting to be an old man, and, Lucien, I shall be very lonely without Betty, I suppose,” with an apprals- ing sweep of his hand toward the imaginary glories of the city, “you couldn't live without all this?" “Judge,” replied Lucien in temu- lous eagerness, “I would give up a partnership with Mr. Wyndham for | the clear open skies of Lafferton and—Betty.” “Then, Lucien, take a partnership with me—and Betty.” Different. Giles—Take two letters from “mon- ey” and “one” will be left. Miles—Is that a joke? Giles—Yes. Miles—Well, I know a fellow who took money from two letters, and it was no joke. He got twelve months in jail.—Bystander. Breaking a Will. “So you were successful in your efforts to break your uncle's will in which he left you only $20.0002" “Yes, I won out easily.” “And how much did you get?” “After paying the lawyers I took down $3,500."—Detroit Free Press. finally Carte and Tierce. He—What do you women do at your should aspire to a different position | club? She—Talk about the faults of you “I did aspire, until I got too hun-| men. What do you do at yours? He —Try to forget the faults of you Fortunately for him, Mrs. Wyndbam | women.—Boston Traascript. from this.” gry. Will you give me a trial?” day succeeding | THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAK ELAND, FLA., DEC. §, 1911 East Coast Shippers Benefit Most By Rate Reduction On last Saturday the Interstat: (ommerce Commission rendered an (opinicn at Washington favorable to ' the Florida Fruit and Vegetable i Shippers Asociation against the At- in on your| “You ! | may bring my breakfast from the If he should exchange his | cafe above to me. | to f\lr,j sibly ¢ [ the Si a deserted, and \’.‘i!hf sme advunce in rates. This results| | I | l lantic Coast Line and also the rail- | road commission of Florida against the Scaboard Air Line. This is one of the most important decisions made for some time by the commission. The commission intend- ed to reduce the rates from all Flor- ida points on vegetables and citrus fruits, but the decision provides only one base, Jacksonville, and will in- ‘rease the mileage of the West Coast, thus providing a joker for that sec- tion of the State. A representative of The Metropo- lis had an interview with J. C. (Zastui and | :ecretary of the Florida Fruit Vegetable Shippers Association who hrought the suit in behalf of his or- ranjzation. Mhase Gives News, Lace stated that the result ! od chunge of rates wa “bl ¢ to the kast Coast, to the st (oast and pos- L sections of the interior of wlt would mean hut. a: the rom the fact that the commission sed Jacksonvilie as the base for the| mtire State, whereas Gainesville and tigh Springs have heretofore beeu izured as basis. The following samples will show the savings in carloads lots of vege- tables from several points along the East Coast, of the new proposed rates: Delray, old rate, 21 cents, new rate, 16 cents; saving of five cents 2 crate on car load of five hundred crates, $25. Miami, old rate, 23 cents, new, 18 1-2 cents; saving per car, $22.50. Homestead, old rate, 24 cents, new rate, 19 cents; saving per car, $25. On citrus fruits: rate, 20 cents, new rate, 15 saving on car of 100 boxes, Miami, the saving is $12 per car. Homestead, the saving is $12 per car. The same reduction will apply 1o points near those above mentioned. How Change Came About. Mr. Chase said: “The opinion of the Interstate Commerce Commission, order number 1687, was based on the application of the Florida Fruit and Vegetable Shippers Association and State Railroad Commission . of Florida, ordering a change of rates in carload and less than carload lots on points in connection with Jack- sonville as the base, to large cities throughout the country. These pro- posed rates are based on a mileage tariff, applying to Jacksonville only, to all tariff originating along the hines of the Florida East Coast rail- road, the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line and their connec- tions in Florida. The changes pro- posed by the Interstate Commerce are more favorable to Titusville, old cents; $15. than they are to other growers of the State, owing to the fact that Jackson- ville is the only base point, and also rates on the Florida Kast Coast line, NOTICE OF ELECTION A Special Election is h.ereby called in and for the City of Lakeland, | state of Florida, to be held on the soth day of December, A, D, 1911, {or the purpose of submitting to the alified voters of the City of Lake- ing Munic- d the question of iss :pal Bonds for the purpose of con- Y cirueting o system of Sewerage, p:n'-] i streets and Sidewalks, and| crecting Public Buildings, includinz Fire Station, Jail and erlarging| the ity Hall, Said Election to he] seld and certificd in accordance with the Ordinance of the City of Lake- {land providing for the holding and ! vertifying of general Elecions ex- | cept as provide dby Ordinance num- ter 132, calling said Bonding Elec- | tion. Three Bond Trustees shall be| {+lected at said Election, who shall| compose a Board of Public Works. | | JOHN F. (OX, Mayor of the City of Lakeland. 1 ORDINANCE NUMBER 132. | i An Ordinance providing for thvj { ‘alling and holding of an Election "in and for the City of Lakelard, for' e purpose oi voting on the qucstion f issuing AMuricipal Bonds by th» iy of Lakviand, aud for the elec- tion of three Trustecs {or said Dond 2ie, and the disbursement of [ unds derived from the sale cf said | he Honds, | BE 1T ORDAINED BY TI{X COUN- Cll, OF THE CITY OF LAKE-| | LAND: ‘ | Section 1. That an Election is | hereby called in and for the City ol"l lakeland, in the State of Florida, { for the purpose of voting for or |against the issue of Municipal | Bonds by the City of Lakeland, for the following amounts and purposes: } Seventy-five Thousand Dollars | ($75,000,00) for the purpose of putting in, constructing and opcrnt-l ing a system of Sewerage in the, City of Lakeland, Sixty Thousand Dollars ($60,- 000.00) for the purpose of paving Streets and Sidewalks in the City of Lakeland. Fifteen Thousand Dollars ($15,- 000.00) for the purpose of erecting Public Buildings, including Fire Station and Jail, and enlarging City Hall, for the use of the City of Lake- land. Sec. 2. Only resident Electors, who are otherwise qualified to vote in the General Election of the City of Lakeland, who own real estate with- in the City of Lakeland, and who have paid taxes thereon for the last vear for which taxes were due, shall Le qualified to vote in said Election Sec. 3. Notice of said Election shall be given by the Mayor for thirty (30) days, next preceding said Election, by publishing the same in a newspaper published in the City of Lakeland, according to law, Sec. 4. The Ballots to be used at said Election shall be drawn so that ecach voter can vote for or against! each Bond issue proposed. Sec. 5. There shall be clected at who shall compose the Board of Pub- lic Works, and who shall negotiate the sale of said Bonds, according to the Charter of the City of Lakeland, and receive the funds derived from {areout of the limits, when compared | cajd sale, and who shall have power | l with rates on same products grown in other parts of the State, subject to past competition both by water and by rail. In the past the Atlantic Coast Line and Seaboard Air Line have based their rates ony both High Springs and Gainesville, and the bulk of the traflic, mainly from all points of the West Coast properly pass through High Springs in leav- ing the State and are never brouzht into Jacksonville. A rigid applica- tion of the rate schedule outlined by Commissioner Prouty would result in advancing rates on car loads and less than car loads in a great many sections of the State and would thereby work a hardship on both growers and shippers. This matter now has the attention of Hon. R. Hudson Burr, chairman of the State Railroad Commission, who will leave 10 stone unturned, either with the transportation companies or with the Interstate Comerce Commission, to get the matter properly adjusted. 1t has not been possible to 2o over all the points and figure out what points will be lowered and which raised. but the Arcadia and Fort Myers sections are materially duced, savings being anywhere from £12 to $20 per car in that and other sections along the East Coast.” Mr. Chase is of the opinion that the mater will eventually be adjusted by the Interstate Commerce Commis- sion making High Springs and Gainesville bases, as well as Jackson- ville, or that the State Railroad Commission will be able to secure same from the transportation com- panies direct, so that no hardship will fall upon the Western part of the State in the adjustment. re- | to contract for the construction of the improvements for which said bhonds were issued, and disburse the funds derived from sale of same. Each of said Bond Trustecs selected shall give bond in a sum to be fixed and approved by the Cit, Council, payable to the City of Lake- land, conditioned for the faithful performance of their duty. S0 Sec. 6. Said Election shall nu| called and held, and the returns thereof certified in the same manner as other Elections. | Sec. 7. All Ordinances or parts ¢f Ordinances in conflict with the provisions of this Ordinance be and the same are hereby repealed. Sec. 8. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and approval by the Mayor. | 1 hereby certify that *ue forego- ing Ordinance, number 182, was duly passed by the City Council of Lakeland, on the 28th day of No- vember A. D, 1911, H. L. SWATTS, City Clerk. Approved by me this 29th day of { November A. D. 1911, JOHN F. 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