Lakeland Evening Telegram Newspaper, April 10, 1914, Page 2

PAGE TWO 11 you want your Shirts and Collars Laundered the VERY BEST Send them to the Lakelana Steam :Laundry Weare better equipped thanever for giving you high class Laundry work. i i Phone 130 # i 18313 Wik lleware o the beauty that's only paint deep. Performances, not promises, measure the worth of an automobile. “Beauty is as Peauty does,” and the Ford car has a rec- ord unmatehed in the world’s history. By that record you should judge it. Vive hundred dollars is the new price of the Ford runabouts; the touring car is five fiity; the town car seven fifty—all f. 0. b Detroit, complete with equipment. Get catalog and particulars from i Lakeland Automobile & Supply Co. Lakeland, Fia i | i Dress Patterns That have fit, style comfort, simplicity The Book Storgm Benford & Steitz z 5 | 5 f I | A —— i oo B BB DD S BB DRSS G SIDEWALKS Having had many years’ experience in all kinds of cement nang 3 brick work, I respectfully solicit part of the paving that is to be done in Lakeland. All work gddeydd - GUARANTEED ONE YEAR Awx an evidence of good faith I will allow the property owner to viding they will agree to pay the retainer with 8 per cent per an- num at the end of the guarantee periog if the work shows no in- jurious defects caused by defective material or workmanship. D. CROCKETT Box 451 Res., 501 North Iowa Avenue. 3 . 0. Address, L] o MAYES GROCERY CO. PR * “Reduce the cost of living,” our motto for nineteen fourteen Will sell staple groceries, hay, feed, Wilson-Toomer Fertilizers, all kinds of shipping crates and baskets, and seed potatoes, etc., at reduced prices Mayes Grocery Co. LAKELAND, FLORIDA —————— R R o 3 e D o o B Dl $ retain 10 per cent of the amount of their bill for that time, pro-f; Lo e BTN THE BITER By GEORGE ELMER COBB. “I would do it, if it was only out of spite!” declared Florence Wood. “Do you consider Mr. Ransom so de- sirable a party that he is really worth it?" challenged Norma Willlams. “I'd do most anything to get even with Verda Wayne!" It was veritable school girl chatter, the fiery pronouncement of a dark- skinned beauty and the vague com- ment of her companion. The atti- tude of the former, however, was quite characteristic. Hers was a strange and unhappy makeup. In a way, Florence was handsome, bright, and, when she liked, almost fascinat- ing. Within a year, however, Well- ville had become divided into two so- clal factions. The acknowledged leader of the one, Verda Wayne, had become the society rival of Florence. Hence, war was imminent, in which Florence was the aggressor. Ot course, the two factions kept track of the doings one of the other, and tried to outdo each in. what the other had done in the way of, novel entertainments and new fads. “Who is this remarkable, feted Mr. Ransom, anyway?” tioned Norma of Florence, now. “The ‘remarkable’ feature does not at all apply, according to my judg~ ment,"” was the rather scornful reply. “The source of my interest {s that he i3 said to be engaged to Verda. He i{s here on a visit to the family and tomes from another state. .\ ir'~nd of mine says that he {3 of a ve.-’ wealthy family. The \ aynes have boasted of their acquaintanceship with the rich Ransoms for a long tiue past.” “And your idea, Florence, is what?” “I intend to pay back Verda for some of the things she has done to me."” “For instance?” much ques- Florence, with the pettishness of a person consciously in the wrong and nettled by that conviction. “She and her set practically ignore us.” “Well, don’'t we have our own crowd and lots of fun, as well as they?” asked Norma pointedly. “That isn't it. Before Verda came upon the boards with her soft, smirk- ing way, I was consulted in every- thing going on. Now--" “You just imagine all that, dear,” insisted Norma soothingly. “You are quite the queen of our little circle. “I'd Do Most Anything to Get Even With Verda Wayne." Let the Waynes go their way and we ours. Come now, don't spoil your pretty face with that disfiguring scowl. With a dozen suitors at your feet, you should not covet Verda's flance. I have seen him, and he ap- pears to me to be a decidedly dense and ordinary person.” “I have met him twice,” explained Florence. “I have made an impres- sion upon him, and I intend to fol- low it up. Just as I said, if it is only for spite, I am going to win Verda Wayne's lover away from her.” All this was the outburst of a bit- ter siren nature that could not brook any invasion upon its fancied rights. It was true that the former social supremacy of Florence Wood had been challenged, but it was the sweet, natural ways of Verda Wayne that had won her adherents. The Wood set considered themselves progres- sive, but were really loud. The more sedate and socially solid element had chosen Verda for their fair deserving queen. Florence sulked and fancied all kinds of plottings against her. She declined all {invitations from Verda to ordinary village functions. She had isolated and embittered her own speclal friends, and the situation had grown to be decidedly strained and unlovely. Verda and the entire Wayne family had been duly attentive to their :\'oung man guest. Not much was go- ing on in a social way, but he played tennis afternoons with a quiet lit- | tle group, and evenings was seen in their automobile. He was not the kind of a fellow, one would say, to appeal to a lively but fastidious .little lady like Verda. However, Florence had heard of an engagement for some { ime. She jumped at conclusions and “Oh, you know very well!” retorted | EVENING TELEGRAM, BAKELAND, FLA . eyed beauty. APRIL 10, 191 set her plans to achieve what to her would be sweet revenge She was a natural born coquette, and meeting Mr. Ransom once on the street knew that the flashing artil- lery of her eyes had produced a cer- tain effect. The second time he lof- tered near to her, smiling. The third time the conventionalities of the quiet little village were invaded by |’ both. They spoke. “Miss Wayne has told me about you more than once,” asserted Mr. Ransom. “Indeed?” bri- dling. “Oh, yes, she speaks very highly of you. She is going away for a week— unexpectedly called to the bedside of an invalid aunt. 1 shall miss all the kindness she has shown me. In, fact, I shall be quite lonely.” Affairs turned Florence's way very speedily after that. The siren ways soon won the pliable heart of young Ransom. It was a facile conquest, and Florence wondered at it as she got better acquainted with her suit- or, for such he quickly became. She saw less of engaging qualities in him 'and marveled that he had attracted Verda Wayne. Word came that the latter would return homé on Monday. It was on the Friday before that Mr, Ransom laid his beart at the feet of the dark- replied Florence, It was the following day when Flor- ence decided on a move to which her sensational nature warmed. All the fime her main thought was the dis- may, the possible heartbreak that would comé to Verda Wayne when she learned that her flance had proven false. “He comes of a wealthy family,” mused Florence. "l learn they are leaders of society in their city. He Is placable, easy to rule. I will give | Wellville something to talk about and Verda Wayne something to grieve over.” “Oh! have you heard the news cried Norma Williams excitedly the fol'owing Monday, meeting Verda just as che arrived on the morning train. “\Vhat is it?" inquired Verda. ?iMorence has eloped with your Mr. Ransom!” “My Mr. Ransom?" echoed Verda, with a faint smile. “You mean the gentleman who has been our guest for the past two weeks?" “Mr. Harold Ransom—yes,” replied Norma, staring in wonder because the announcement did not dn the least dis- turb Verda. “I hope ihey will be happy,” sald Verda, in hor usual sweet way. "It is a rather husty proceeding, however, and Mr. Ransom s not very well cir- | o cumstanced to care for a wife, a8 yet.” “Why, isn't his family very wealthy, and weren't you engaged to him?" i “Oh, no,” replied Verda. “He 18| a cousin of Mr. Wilbur Ransom, whom | hope to marry. We have been courteous and attentive to him be- cause of the relationship, but Mr. Harold Ransom has not yet reached any settled position in life, has noth ing, and—I hope KFlorence will really love him and help him get along in the world.” There came a telegram to Mr. Wood, asking forgiveness and a wels | come home. It was granted, and, the Woods having some money, Mr. Harold Ransom felt that he had not made so bad a bargain, Florence, however, made him take her away from Wellville when the sterling pure Mr. Ransom led Verda to the altar. She never again alluded to her keen trick and its unexpected outcome. She was the biter bit, and as such bore her chagrin and punish- ment in silence. (Copyright, 1914, by W. G. Chapman.) OWE DéBT TO THE_BEAVER Good Work Done by Industrious Little Animal Has Not Been Sufficiently Recognized. The men who fought the Indians in the early days of the republic and later fought the Indians and British combined have several times recorded e Brege oo Boedgoed their gratitude for that great engineer whose scientific name is Castor can- adensis, and whose everyday name is beaver. He was a builder of dams to such excellent purpose, this Castor, that the water of creeks was held back, flow of summer streams was checked and lakes were made of brooks. By means of these works, meager and fluctuating waterways were rendered navigable and troops and supplies were transported quickly and easily. But the beaver's fine coat caused the gratitude toward him to be re- duced to an impracticable sentiment. Trappers soon made him a creature rare and furtive in this part of the country. His skin became the cur- rency of trade. He was the equiva- lent of flour and sugar and calico and powder and lead. In ten years, the two big fur companies of the United States and Canada received 1,570,000 beaver skins, and the “kill" even at this time averages 75,000 per annum. Nevertheless Castor is regaining some of his lost ground. Because of strict trapping laws, he is multiplying in numbers in the forest and swamp dis- tricts to the north of Lake Superior, and in parts of northern Michigan there are thriving families. It hunters will let the beaver alone, or be a little temperate in their shooting, and farmers will not break down his dams, he might come back ! even to Ohio. Considering the big part the little animal has played in BB PG B wlpuiug and settling and bringing ma- | terial blessings to the middle West, it would be only fair and decent to glve him a show if he did decide to re- turn to his home country.—’ s ry.~Toledo £ d Ay PPPPPPPPPPPPPRNPPPPRPRTIY Y LW.YARNELL Successor to W. K. MoRae. 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