Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, June 30, 1913, Page 8

An 1mportant epoch in the history of the building of the Panama canal eame May 29, when steam shovels Nos. 230 and 222, seen in the photograph, met opposite the town of Culebra working on the floor of the canal, and ecompleting a channel at its bottom level the entire length of Culebra cut. WDONALD'S DISCOVERY | By ZELIA M. WALTERS, The prospective boarder was mak- fng searching inquiries, some of them reflecting upon the housckeeper. Most women would have resented it, ' dut this timid little widow was so anxious to get the boarder who would #ay in advance that she answered his questions meekly, ; “And now, madam, are there any ehlldren in the house?” he concluded. The little widow hesitated for an fustant and then said: *No, sir.” “I think, then, I'll take the room.” The next day he moved into the room. He found the first week that the breakfasts were going to suit, and the widow, instead of being talkative aid inquisitive, was very quiet. ! After the first few weeks of satis- faction and self-congratulation he be-! | responsible manner. Tho gats, Thé oYy Htaited Up With & look of terror and seized the wee sis- ter by the hand. “Hello, youngsters,” sald McDom ald, stopping to pat the baby's curls. “Hello,” sald the boy. “Does Mrs. Burt let you play here?” " be questioned, for the lad seemed anx- hour the children burst into the kitch- fous to be gone. “Yes, sir, but 1 must go now,” was the answer, and they hurried away. The next day he saw the same chil- dren as he was coming through the little park on his way home. He sat down on a bench beside them, and put forth all his arts of entertainment to interest them. The boy was & manly little fellow of six, who took care of the three-year-old baby in a When the chil- dren started home he walked with them. When he turned in the garden gate the boy led the little one on, but she hung back, saying positively: “Iss is where I live.” She was sobbing dolefully when the brother finally per suaded her to go on. McDonald was puzzled. He sat HE EVNNING TELEGRAM, LAKELAND, FLA, JUNE 30, 1913 o much, iittle woman?” | ered s abrapt questlon on the day | *I don't deserve anything so lovely, | he had taken the rooms. Could it|when I have been so Wicked,” she be that she thought he hated all chil- | whispered, but she was not permitted dren? to finish that speech. His reflections were interrupted by | (Copyright, by Daily Story Pub. Co.) ' & whisper behind him. Looking T around, he saw the two children com-! ing down the walk. When they nw| him the little lad stopped and looked as if he were about to run away. McDonald arose and, taking a child in each hand, led them to the door. Mrs. Burt met them at the door. She was very pale and her hands were trembling, but she held up her head and looked straight in his eyes. “Who are these children?” “They are mine.” “Good heavens! been all this time?” “They’ve stayed upstairs when you were in the house. Oh! I know what you must think of me for deceiving you this way. And I haven't had a peaceful moment since I did it. But I knew when you asked me that you wouldn't take the room if there were ' gheer material are fashioned of satin children here. Taxes were due, and taffeta or ribbon. The long ends are I needed the money so badly. I knew i finished with fringe, beads, ribbon, you would jpay, and I couldn’t bear to, fiowers or embroidery. | 8ee you go. You see the children ml The Parisian jewelers are displaying very quiet. Their fllhfil‘—"llll'l; hatpins with extremely small heads. ! very fond of children, efither, and; They are usually formed of a pearl they had to learn to be quiet and; surrounded with brilllants, and never: not bother him.” exceed the size of a pea. McDonald recalled something he| The smart headdress for evening had heard about a brutal hrsband and ' wear consists of a marrow band of father, and stood aghast to think he ' jewels worn low on the forehead and had been put in the same class. Mrs.| decorated at the side with a cluster of Burt was awaiting his verdict, and | paradise, ostrich or osprey plumage. the children were looking on with| The taste for the present glaring col- scared faces. Without a word he led ' or combination has to be cultivated,; the two little ones into his room. | like a taste for olives or strong cheese, The mother waiting outside heard | and already the public is becoming ' | loud shouts of glee. In about half an ! quite accustomed to green and orange, red and purple, blue and cerise, or cor ' { 8l and bright brown, | | One Point Established. “They say Jenks' new wife is a good plain cook. I wonder if it's true?” “She's plain, all right.” A wrap of absinthe colored silk | crepe is trimmed with three rows of shirring across the shoulders and has the collar and cuffs of gray velvet. I The trains of the winter that swish- ed about one’s feet in snaky fashion are no longer essential to the evening gown and many of the latter are quite short. Sashes for the summer frock of Where have they en, still laughing merrily. “Oh, mamma!” shouted the boy, “the man gave me a quarter, and told | me to go up to the store and buy ice | There is little enough in present dayi: cream for baby and me.” styles to bring happiness to the stout When they were gone McDonald | woman. Her hips are a constant source | came out where Mrs. Burt was still ' of worry, in spite of the fact that her | wn“lting. ( walst is just in style. And when she They never made such a noise be- | surveys the filmy chiffon and lace un- | fore,” she said. der bodies and the corsets that end at ! “No? Well, then it's time they, the waist she is filled with dismay. learned how. Think of those little But the bassieres of heavy allover things cooped up for six weeks and | embroidery, re-enforced with remov- | never daring to cheep when I was in | able bones under the arms and in front | the house. It makes me feel like an | and back, with stout tapes to hold Comfort for the Plump. FOR SALE—$65.00 range for less e o FOR SALE—On easy terms, or will D“ assassin. I told them to yell as loud a8 they could.” “Ob-h!” said Mrs. Burt, and then for some reason she dropped her eyes and blushed. them down at the waist, are a real boon to the plump woman, They are | really dainty and attractive; at the same time they are substantial and serviceable, w Classified Adverti;‘ing FOR SALE |Miscellan, HARNESS REPA[ McGLASHEY | Winchester rifle;, ‘ will be sold cheap. Phone 243 n.d.,‘ NGy HORSE ‘COLLARS?)cq o 3-burner than half price. Also th] wa ot blue flame stove. Apply 309 Southi ‘:“.D- nwy hone 114 Green. 920 resharpen, magy Missouri or phone i aew, 266, 356 ang o land Puraiture anq | rent beautiful home, eight rooms, two story house, large lot cover- ed with bearing orange and grape- truit trees, just up hill '?°"|ws'r_u.n’. Vaary il Lake Beulah, on west side. D" H. setting near Joftersog :h ward if returned to the BRIDLES?—McGLASH,y Telegram. FOR SALE—Buy Bon AIr 10ts8 DOW. Large lots, city water, overlook-} EARNBSS? oG ; ing Lake Parker. Prices will be higher soon. The John F. Cox Realty Co. 903 P ———————————— FOR SALE—Will take as first pay-! ment on good house and lot in two blocks of school, a vaecant lot or small cash payment'and $12 FOR SALE—Gooqd milcy o Terrell. Too Many Babie Can we not sce, ri;lnh Own surroundings, that )y, many bables are b per month on balance. Now b orn noy! . y far fewer bBblFl, and rented for $15 per month. Dr.sll‘ll. fed, well clothed, we] flreddh L. Bryan. cally, morally and meyy, would expect a strong, hargy race sulclde s ever chegy oot be by bringing into thy fed, poorly clothed, wor, children, but rather by y efforts to save the chilgy unnecesarily.—Dr. Georgy ¢ in Leslie’s. e ——————————————————. FISH, FISH— Phone 258 Red, wood- yard, the old reliable firsh man. R. 0. Park. 904 FOR SALE—Furniture in first-class condition. Call at 309 South Mis- souri or phone 114 Green 991 fOR BALB—Fresh mileh cow: also one large horse, eight years old. Apply to Picard Uros, Drane Suilding. Phone No. 6. Shopping In the Ozark “You keep sportiv’ gools pout” inquired a franiy eltizsen from out on Rumpu dressing the proprietor o § wore store at Polkvile, I beh, that's what 1 'lowed, I was aimip’ to git wa jacket for a orszy maa” Star 768 Then Mr. McDonald, who had been in some doubt before, smiled with gan to notice little Mrs. Burt. She down on a garden seat to think it out. was good to look upon and well worth | He had not asked the children their Ohanging Hun any man's notice. names or where they lived. Undoubt- m;t 5“;:‘!0‘::”-1 . Adar's "‘;::"“&“' I “You are fn love with 7 edly they knew Mrs. Burt, perhaps| “Yes,” he said, “just that. I'm sure | Adam was surveying the animals FOR RENS—6 room house; bath, ’ Coming home one day he saw two i 'm needed to help bring up those chil- | Wwas called upon to name. He 4 marked the fortune tellw, shades and screens, One and a haif qsuares north of gchool, Florida| gho—» “No dancer® rem i avenue. Inquire at Pillan’s groc-| satron: “ft'a the <> = wom I ery. 8641 an. v children playing under & tree in Mrs. | Were related, and in the habit of com- Burt's garden. He thought they must | Ing often. But why, then, had hol be trespassers_for, when he opened DOt seen them in the six weeks he | fisos v hbuge s | had been there? He suddenly remem- | dren. And you need someone to take |Smfled with satisfaction as he ro- | you marry her, heware olt care of you, and I want some one to | marked: “Whatever else may hap | take care of. Can_you trust me so | Pon, there nsver will be a shortags | fa the cunplv af party enblome” The SEE HOW YOUR FAVORITE IS RUNNING IN THE CONTES] e T . P A ——r . e e s ——— Below appears the list of contestants according to their standing last night: Contest Closes Tonight. Mrs, M. L. Bradley.. .. .. ..12,610 ars. . A, McDonald .. .. ....340 Mrs. M. Chapman .. .. ....12,270 Mrs. F. . Eatoa .. . . 185 G o} il A” V I Mrs. F. C. 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