Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, May 22, 1913, Page 6

WAS NOT WEB-FOOTED BY GEORGE TICKELL. “Fine mornin’, Missah Kronk,” re- marked Samuel Johnson, the colored porter, as he paused by the door of the taxidermist's shop. Mr. Kronk looked up and smiled af fably. Sam'’s large, white leeth shone sesponsive in his sable countenance, and the sight of the twin gleaming sows of ivory awoke vague specular @ons as to their powers of mastication W the taxidermist's mind. | “Don’t be in a hurry, Sam,” he said, genially. “Come in for a minute.” | The colored gentleman complied and Mr, Kronk, with a wave of his band, motioned to him to sit down. On a ®ench close by lay the freshly skinned earcass of a huge bird, upon which Sam gazed with appreciative interest. The taxidermist noted the direction of Ais glance and a beam of benevolence Srightened the Kronk features. | “Are you fond of goose for dinnmer, Sam?” he inquired with an air of fath. erly solicitude. Mr. Johnson's cele Wrated grin expanded to astonishing groportions, ' “Dere am no bird dat beat a nice goose, Missah Kronk,” he responded, sapturously. “Your reply is what I should have axpected from such a talented epicure, Bam,” commented the taxidermist, gravely. “Now, there is a goose,” he oontinued, pointing to the skinned @wl, “which I am unable to do justice 8. The fact is that I have been in- \wited to a dinner today, and tomorrow 4§ must go out of town early, so that I don't see just how I can dispose of | bird. I have about made up myi al,nd to give it to some deserving per ! n.! He paused and eyed Mr. Johnson, who stirred uneasily in his chair and Wcked his thick lips hungrily. These qymptoms of anticipated gastronomi al delight were not lost upon the tax- ‘tilermist, and the look of benevolence Asepened on his face, . “Sam,” he said, rising and placing an affectionate hand on the ocolored mun’s shoulder, “I belleve you are worthy of being preseated with this aodle bird.” | Mr. Johnson's smi3 threatened to divide his ebony countenance into_two "arm, separate and entirely dfstinct halves. “I tank you a hundred million times !ef you gibs me dat goose, Missah Kronk,” he exclaimed, gratefully. “Then, Sam, the bird is yours,” said the taxidermist. In due time the skin less carcass was wrapped up and Johnson started off with it under his still volubly expressing his thanks. Mr. Kronk stood in the door- way gazing after him, “The bird of freedom,” he mur mured, “is indeed a noble fowl, and Mr. Johnson's grinders are well adapt ed to conquer even the stubborn flest | of that fine specimen of a bald-headed eagle.” About & week later the taxidermist met Johnson and asked how he liked the goose. “Dat goose,” exclaimed the recipient of his bounty, shaking a dubious head, “dat goose war surely de toughes: bird. Clar’ to goodness he mus’ hav bin de fader to all de ganders. I bile¢ dat goose, an’ I done parbiled him den I biled him agen. But it warn" no use, Dat was the all chewinest birc¢ me an’ de ole woman «ver put a tooth in.” ) After telling him there must have been some mistake in his method of cookery they parted. Two days later a large, snowy owl was in preparatior for stuffing, and Johnson happened tc be passing. The taxidermist hailed him and, pointing to the owl lying on the table with its skin drawn over its head, inquired if he did not want an other goose. Johnson glanced suspi clously from his benefactor to the bir¢ and remarked: “See heyah, boss, ef t'ain’t no tron ble I'se ‘ud lafke to see ef daf dere am & web-footed goose ‘fore I carries him home to de ole woman.” Education In Philippines. An fdea of the extent of industrial education in the Philippines may be gained from the fact that nearly four hundred thousand school pupils are engaged in some kind of industrial work. Twenty-six well equipped trade schools have been established in Ma- nila and the various provinces, there is a college of mgriculture at Los Banos and a college of engineering has been added to the University of the Philippines.—American Industries. Wireless Message Carried Far. A wireless message sent out by an operator in Persia recently was heard distinctly on a ship near Melbourne, more than 5,200 miles distant. v s PRt (Lieceyeg iy 2 etintiel 2 iat el el BT T et WON'T SACRIFICE QUALITY Sredaed, 3 kA 2 @ But| We| Are AlwaysStudying Howfto INCREASE THE QUANTITY Eg_ gi_ve the most now, but are anxious to give you more. Best Butter, per pound Sugar,1 6 pounds..... Bihohs Cottolene, 10 pound pails Cottolene, 4-pound pails 4 cans family size Cream..... 1-2 barrel best Flour 12 pounds best Flour Cudahy’s Uncanvassed Hams. Octagon Soap, 6 for ........ tround Coffee, per pound ... . 5 gallons Kerosene ...... Snowdrift, 10-pound pails..... 7 cans baby size Cream ............ Picnic Hams, per pound ......... Phone 69 and see ............ vesieeepen 100 1.25 $g & te s basen E. 6. TWEEDEL IF YOU ARE THINKING OF BUILDING, SEE MARSHALL & SANDERS The 0ld Reliable Contractors Who have been building houses in Lakeland for "years, ‘and who never “FELL DOWN"” or failed to give satisfaction. ms THE EVENING ACLEGRAM, LAK ELAND, FLA,, MAY 22, 1913. JURE QUSTED WIFE Westminster Tried to Force Her, to Agree to Separation. To Pursue More Easily a Countess, the Titled Englishman Createt Scandal by Closing Home to Spouse. London.—The Duke of Westminster, has turned his wife out of house and home. He only succeeded in doing ! this after threatening the duchess | with physical force. No such scandal has occurred in the British peerage for many years. The richest duchess of England i3 now an exile with her father and, AS PRECIOUS AS GOLD By FRANK H. MELOON. As we scanned the yellow sheet, only that moment torn from the grimy envelope, Chase Precott groaned aloud. Although he was not a man given to despairing, he could see plain- ly that the words spelled probable ruin. As acting president of the Wyo- ming Banking company, with branches in Fremont and Casper, the responsi- bility of the twin institutions lay on the shoulders of the one-time cashier; from the president, whose Jrecovery from a dangerous fever seemed im- probable, he could expect neither aid nor advice. The telegram read: “Fremont, Wyo., Sept. 23.—Chase Prescott, The Muddy River House, Casper: Run on bank certain tomor- row. Twenty-five thousand necessary |! mother on the continent. The Duke: by noon. Come at once yourself, ar- of Westminster has literally thrown ! ranging for special train to follow.— his wife out of Grosvenor house, the ' pjck Moses,” magnificent London mansion owned | wppais g pleasant message to re- by the greatest landlord in England. | ceive on the peve of one's mgarriage!" The Duke of Westminster I8 thirty- | po "exolaimed. “I wonder what Ina four years old. He owns some 30,000, ;.o\ 6l that k . acres scattered over the United oo %Y O AL % | she consented to a » | must leave at once. | Kingdom and no less than 800 acres' TARESA 10 Ve maeind st Bop home 1 of property in London ({tselt—the value of the iatter can scarcely be estimated. Twelve years ago he married Con- stance Cornwallis-West, one of the prettiest girls in England. Her elder sister at that time was already Prin- cess Henry of Pless, and her only brother had just achieved fame by marrying Lady Randolph Churchill, formerly Jennie Jerome of New York, who {8 now seeking through the courts for restitution of conjugal rights from this second husband. A tremendous scandal which was almost ventilated in the courts oc- curred in connection with his friend- ship for the now famous Mrs. Ather ton. For years his attentions to this woman have been referred to in print and out of it. The duke has taken no pains to conceal the fascination she Duchess of Westminster. exercised over him. The duchess, much sympathized with, has always .| taken matters philosophically and en- Joyed life In a harmless way without the benefit of her ducal husband. Some months ago the Duke of Westminster, who has now trans- ferred his attentions from the famous actress to a beautiful French coun- tess, urged the duchess to get a legal separation. That the pretty little duchess, who is also a good sports woman, firmly declined to do. “Why,” asked the duchess, “should I consent to a separation? Nelther as the Duchess of Westminster nor as your wife have I done anything of which I am ashamed. Surely it would be bitterly unfair to our chil- dren to have all the unpleasant pub- licity which is attached to a deed of separation. We have many great houses in England and elsewhere. The duchess was well aware that there were grounds for divorce if she wanted to get it. Then recently the duke, who was staying elsewhcre, sent word to hig duchess, who as usual was living at palatial Grosvenor house, that unless separation she If she refused to leave, he would use physical force to put her out by 3 o'clock the same aft- ernoon. The duke alleged nothing b| against his wife, except her refusal either to divorce him or to accept a separation. The result was that the duchess left and the divorce syit has been flled. TO MAKE BIBLE POPULAR Bill Passed In Pennsylvania Would Compel Reading of Verses In Public Schools. Harrisburg, Pa.—Ten verses of the Bible will be read each day In the public schools of Pennsylvania if a house bill passed by the senate last night is approved by the governor. Penalty for violation of the proposed law is dismissal of any teacher who tails to comply with its provisions. Deporting White Slave Gang. il ! the safe tonight, get the coin to Fre- Fremont.” Chase Prescott glanced at his watch, noting that the hour was eight o'clock. He stepped quickly to the telephone booth, giving his orders clearly and briefly to his associates of the Casper National, closing by tell- ing them that he was about to leave for Fremont on the 9:16 p. m. train. “Have the money on board the spe- clal as early as you can tomorrow morning,” he admonished. “We must take no chanes. If it wasn't for that confounded new time lock, I'd open mont, and have it in the bank there by the time we open for business to- morrow morning.” G Once in Fremont, Chase Prescott hastened to meet Dick Moses, pay- ing teller of the Fremont National, and a brother of the girl who was to be- come his wife on the morrow. The substance of the information conveyed by Dick Moses was that disgruntled depositor had started in circulation a story that the Fremont National was on its last legs; the news had spread quickly, and but for the fact that the bank closed its doors daily at three o’clock, would have meant ruin that day. On the morrow the bank doors would swing back on their heavy hinges at 9:30 o'clock. The amount of currency and bills in the bank was good, possibly, for a three hours’ run; anyway, not for more than that. Everything depended, therefore, on the timely arrival of the special from Casper, The officials went to the bank in a body the next morning. A crowd was already gathered about the building. For an hour there was a steady out. flow of carefully counted money through the little wicker over which was the sign “Deposits and With- drawals.” Chase Prescott stood by the big plate glass window, watching the crowd outside. A messenger boy from the nearby telegraph office came running into the bank, all out of breath. Has- tily Chase Prescott tore open the en- velope. It-read: “Casper, Wyo., Sept. 24.—Chase Prescott, the Fremont National, Fre- mont: Special has left here with twenty-five thousand in currency, Should be in Fremont, barring acci dents, by 11:30.—William.” * The face of Dick Moses paled as the pile of currency at his right hand dwindled. Again the messenger boy from the telegraph office was seen running through the crowd, elbowing his way vigorously. This time the scrap of yellow paper was crushed in Chase Presoott's hand. It told of a washout 12 miles away. There had been a dam burst, it said; the money was being brought on by wagon, and would be at the door of the Fremont National with in hour. “In an hour!” groaned the acting president. “In an hour! Great Scott the bank will be ‘busted’ inside of 20 minutes! No, it shan’t be! I say it shan’t be!” As he uttered the words, half aloud, he ran out into the street, hailing a passing express wagon. Ev- ery cent the bank had in its coffers had been placed in full view for effect; and now it was nearly gone. There was not sufficient to last another five minutes, The rumble of the express wagon was again heard, and the crowd in the street was forced to scatter to let it through. It was piled high with bags of precious coin—rough meal sacks, seized on hastily, the most of them were, but the money inside had the rattle and jingle of gold. Without a word, bag after bag was carried in- side the big doors. At last the crowd comprehended, cheers split the air, and the line of waiters broke up shamefaced, but satisfied the bank was safe, Thirty minutes later the wagon from the washout arrived, the driver looked more like a man dead than alive, and the horse white with the toam of terrible exertion. “How in the world did you do it?” gasped Dick Moses to Chase Pres- cott. “The first load was made up of fron washers from your father’s hard- ware store—just iron washers and a New York—Five Italians and a Rus- | few nuts. That was all. Ina got me ) e iayond L Sugtulint S onl Sut Sntnd PO OSSO FO PO DO PELBEOSSOFE MO0 All classes of buildings contracted for. .The many fine residences built by this firm are evidgnces of their abilityto make good. 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