Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, September 27, 1913, Page 10

. JARED AND BETTY — O By GEORGE ELMER COBB. “We will have the house painted a | pure white with deep green trim- | mings,” pronounced Betty Ross grand- 1y and with an air of definiteness. “We won't,” bluntly objected her thusband, Jared. “We won't?” challenged his positive .and stubborn better half, bridling con- siderably. “I said it.” “Then let me tell you, Jared Ross, for once you said wrong. You own the lot of the mew place, but the money I inherited from father paid for most of the building. A clean, clear white will look just cool and delight- ful among all the trees and shrubbery. All the pretty fashionable villas along the river are painted in that way. Don’t you want to be in style?” “1 will stick to old notions and comfort,” retorted Jared. ‘“The old thouse was punkin yaller. The new one's going to be the same, or—" “Or what?” flashed out the exasper- ated Betty. “Or 1 don't move.” “All right, then you'll just stay where you are,” announced Mistress Betty, and flounced off in high dud- geon, And this was the spark that set on fire the wilful tempers of two contrary- minded people, good as gold in & gen- ‘eral way, but sternly “sot” in their never-give-up ideas. Jared walked just once down to the new house. His lips set close, his brow grew grim as he saw the paint- ers at work. “White and green, eh?” he comment- ed wrathfully. *“Al right, Betty can shine in all its glory alone.” That afternoon Betty received a note from the husband with whom ghe was at serious odds over a trifle, It informed her that he had decided to seek a little change and had gone to Ripley, a neighboring town, to visit a relative, Now from the first talk of the new house, which Jared had never favored, there had been a steadily widening gulf between the two. Betty had been \W.. ,'I il \\ #The Old House Was Punkin Yaller— “The New One’s Goin’ to Be the Same.” galled to see an ambitious neighbor move to more modern quarters and ‘was resolved “to let nobody get ahead ©of her.” Jared had pointed out that the old ‘house was plenty good enough for them, that they were incurring un- mnecessary expense in trying to live in a style they were not used to. ‘There had been many bickerings all along the line. The painting of the house was the last straw. Jared was given a royal welcome at Ripley. There resided about a half- dozen grizzled old veterans who had belonged to the company Jared had captained in the war. They called themselves “The Old Guard,” and they set to work tc give their comrade a royal good time during his visit. “I say,” observed Pearsons, one of the coterle, the second day after the arrival of Jared, “what’'s the matter with Ross. He don’t act natural” And then the prevailing gossip was revived—all the story of how the ©old couple were “out.” “Why, this is all nonsense!"” decided Pearsons. “We must patch up a peace somehow.” He himself went as a committee of one to spy out the lay of the land at Millville. He returned to seek out Jared. “Old friend,” he sald, “I've been to see your wife. Say, she's mourning for you.” “Oh, yes, lots!" scoffed Jared. “Did she send for me?” “Why, no. She'd never give up that strong will of hers tc send for you it you never go back, but she wants you Just the same. See here, now—" “Drop {t!"” almost snarled Jared. “I'll show her I'm just as strong-mind- ed as she is. Tomorrow I'm going off to Kansas to see my brother. May stay there.” Now this alarmed Pearsons. He foresaw that it would not do at all to allow a little family jar sunder the pleasant family relations of years. Once Jared drifted West he might pever come back and thus the home wrecked. \ He held a secret conclave of “The Old Guard.” The next night Jared was invited to a farewell supper. | There was pleuty of hard cider. Some ; that he drank was “bocussed.” Then when he was fully under its influence, his well-intentioned comrades set - about carrying out their plot. Jared was placed tenderly in al wagon box filled with fresh clean hay, and they drove him over to Millville. Now something had happened since the visit or Pearsons to that same town. It was this: The new house had caught fire and all but one side was burned up. | Anyhow, the schemers placed Jared within the supporting arms of a big ' roomy garden chair facing what was left of the new house. They left him to wake up when he would, and worry | his own way out of the impending tangle. i When with early daylight Jared opened his eyes, it was to marvel at his strange situation. Then his glance became riveted on the new house. “Burned down! how’s this?” he ejac- ulated, and, catching a glimpse of the unharmed side of the structure he fairly glared. | all. Punkin yaller—I vum!” And he rubbed his head, reflected, was mysti- Secti : P ection 4—Differentiation of Powers |ernor shall call such election \vnh-l fied and all at sea, and then reflected | Powers of government heretofore /in thinty days. ' some more. “Bless me, if I don’t belleve that perverse Betty changed her mind, and painted it my favorite color to please me! And now it's burned down. And she's alone at the old home probably, and—poor old gal! She’s met me more'n half way, and—I'm a wicked wretch!” Yes, half an hour later, as Jared neared the old home there was his wife straining the milk on the back porch. He approached rather shame- facedly. “Betty,” he said, “you painted over that white and green to please me—" . “Yes, I did,” retorted Betty spicily, “but I didn’t do anything more. So you've come home, have you?" “Guess I have,” acknowledged Jared,inw general governmental powers in Ivoter\ of the city of Lakeland, and See here, Betty, tjem vested in manner deemed wise,'gpa1) peceive compensation in rather sheepishly. THE EVENING TELEGRAM LAK ELAND, FLA, SEPT. 27, 1913. 3 life and happlneés of two really 10v- of commission government is adopt- Councilmen do under W Rk dsiiiek 1ng but perverse souls would be 49 Section 1—Status of Corporate Powers The adoption of this form of com- mission government shall in no sense be construed to increase or diminish the powers vested in the municipal corporation of Polk county, Florida, known as the city of Lakeland. Secticn 2—Transposition of Powers All governmental, legislative, ex- ecutive and judictal powers of the saiq city are vested in the said com- mission, subject to such limitations as officials or functionaries labored | under prior to the adoption of this form. Section 3—Powers of the Ccvamission Powers, duties, or capacities, the exercise, performance, or fulfillment of which, respectively, as designated under laws or ordinances as they now obtain for a named official or functionary, shall be exercised, per- | formed, or fulfilled under this com- j mission form in manner and form hereinafter directed, and such acts or ordinances shall be of effect as though the official of functionary still obtained except that persons di- oy 0 “Why, it's not white and green at rected or provided for shall fill thelnon Pl e | capacity or function. vested in the variously named city, officials or functionaries shall be in the commission and commissioners in scope following: There shall be five commissioners, one from each of the four wards of the city and one at large. The commissioner-at-large shall be known as “mayor,” shall preside at meetings of the commissioners, shall vote on all questions, but shall not exercise or have the rightof the veto. The commissioners shall, at their first meeting, elect a vice president or mayor pro tempore. The commissioners shall exercise !petition signed by twenty-five (25) .in full force and effect. 1 reckon'l was a little too sot in mylhaving ever the power to determine ways. I'm sorry for the fire, after upon anq employ a municipal man- the present “ ® form of government. ‘Time, Call, and Manner of Holding Elections shall be held at such Y times as are required by laws or ordinances enacteq or ordained, or ' ordinances enacted or ordained, or ' to be enacted or ordained; shall be called by the commission, except in cases provided otherwise, when oc- casion exists; shall be held in man- ner to be provided, or to be provided by the board of commissioners. | Section 6—Initiative, Referendum and Recall Initiation or reference of laws or ordinances shall be preceded by a xfi} MIITN\ RR7AD S MR BR 22 R ES MR SN A Y R BARY Y R} ¢ Y JAARAREE TRRRR el MMTATRE R W - TR R R N 2\ 3 AN h 3 A = INCREASE your egg production by provid substantial protection for your chick ¢ Pittsburgh Perfect’’ Fence prevents them_from being chased frightened by dogs, cattle or other animals. It is made of special Q Hearth Wire—tough, strong, cf the great durability of old time wire. The wires are joined by the Electric Weld, which relieves fence panels from the useless, strength-destroying weight of w tes, knots, efe. pyp WELD THAT HELD) is the derudable joint ; it cannot be slipped, bra or rusted apart, but holds the fence erect, even. firm through hardest wear and abuse. Note how ¢ the wires are at the bettom. EVERY ROD GUARANTEED PERFECT per centum in number of the elec- "tors who voted at the preceding election for commissioner-at-large, anq shall be determined by a major- ity vote of electors; thereafter law or nullity, respectively. Commissioners shall be subject to recall upon affirmative majority vote of the qualified electors, preceded by petition to the governor of the State of Florida, signed by twenty-five (25) per centum in number of those voted in the preceding elec- on receipt of such petition the gov- Upon recall the term unexpired shall be filled in manner provided petitions of initiation, referendum | or recall, shall give, under oath, their residence and vocation. ] Secton 7—All Laws and Ordinances of the City Not Inconsistent Retained Laws and ordinances not incon-; sistent with the form of commissioni government herein adopted, remain Section 8—Term, Qualifications, and Compensation of Commissioners The commissioners shall be elect- eq for two years, shall be qualified ARE BEST FOR ALL CROPS the sum of one hundred dollars ($100)i The first twenty-five signers of all your calculations. Was the place insured?” “Yes, Jared.” “Then we'll rebuild. Come, old wom- an, cheer up, we'll rebuild, and, say, paint it white and green, if you want ploy persons for various duties and to.” Betty's face was puckering, the cor- | provided ner of her apron at one eye. “No, Jared,” she said contritely, movable arpitrarity. “we won't rebuild. It was a foolish, extravagant notion anyhow. I never knew how I loved the old home till you was gone, and—" Jared came up to her and put his arm around her. “You're goiug to do just what you want to, you poor, dear old sweet- heart!” he pledged. “Then we'll ix up the old home- stead and stay where we're happy,” sald Betty. “We'll fix up the old wing and put on a new coat of paint—" “White and green—sure, Betty!” “No,” declared Betty, again in happy tears—"punkin yaller. They are the colors I love, just like I love you!” (Copyright, 1814, by W. G. Chapman.) Might Change His Opinion. A juryman at the Manchester (Eng- land) assizes recently objected to take the oath on the somewhat novel ground that he did not believe that even when a prisoner was found guilty he could be guilty. He did not believe a prisoner was responsible for his actions. The judge discharged the juryman and later caused some laughter in court by asking him to consider whether, if some one took his watch that night, he would think it right to find the thief not guilty of stealing it. NOTICE OF ELECTION Wihereas, a petition signed by a number of the qualified electors of the city of Lakeland has been pre- sented to the City Council of the said city asking for the calling of an election for the purpose of submit- ting to the qualified voters of the said city of Lakeland the question of establishing a commission form of government for the city of Lake- land; And, whereas, the City Council of the city of Lakeland did, by a two- thirds vote, pass favorably upon the petition, Now, therefore, in pursuance of the power vested in me as mayor under the charter and ordinances of the saig city, BE IT KNOWN that an election will be held in the city of Lakeland on the 8th day of October, A. D. 1913, for the acceptance or rejec- ing of a commission form of govern- ment for the city of Lakeland and for the election of five (5) commis- sioners; one to be elected from each respective ward and one from at large, the said commissioner from at large shall be known as mayor; said election to be held in accordance with the revised ordinances of the city of Lakeland. 0. M. EATON, Mayor. A RESOLUTION TO ES- TABLISH A FORM OF COM- MISSION GOVERNMENT Be it resolved by the Council of |the city of Lakeland, Florida, that in manner and purport hereof a form ager, to create such municipal man- ager, to create such departments up- on their election, as are deemed ex- pedient, to determine upon and em- | per annum, payable quarterly. | Welte for Catalopue Section 9—Time of Inception This form of government shall be | in force and effect on January 1, 1914, upon acceptance hy tte peo-' ple. functions of the said municipality. ever that persons not elected by the people shall he re- MORRIS, G. MUNN, President City Council | H. L. SWATTS, City, Clerk. ‘ Approveg by me this 6th day of September, A. D. 1913. i 0. M. EATON, l INDEPENDENT FERTILIZER CC JACKSONVILLE, FLA. 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