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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04
FOR PROSECUTING ATTORNEY.

am candi re for the Office of
Prosecuting tiornev for Polk
county, and ~ospectfully solicit the
vote and 81 r. 81 the reader and
every democratic voter a. the pr;-
mary election, April 80. promise
that ii elected, I will devote my time
and energy to the duties of the Of
nee in prosecutions for the State.
Respectfully,
EPPES TUCKER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

Sometimes the pastry at the bot
tom Of jam tarts and custards be-
comes very heavy after cooking. To
prevent this, brush the beaten white
OF an egg over the pastry before plac.
Ing the jam or custard on. This
makes 1t crisp. and none of 1t Is
wasted.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04
FOR MEMBER COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD

The friends of Mr.. ]. e. Owens
ave gained his consent to cffer for
ri nller OF Board Of Public lrstruc-
ION. ard present his name to the
u Is cf this district. subject 10 the
Democratic primary Ct April 81, and
&sk all voters to give him their sup
port.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

II stew or soup is made too salt.
add few slices of raw potato and
cook few minutes longer. The po-
tatO will have absorbed most of the
salt without giving its own flavor to
the soup.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04
UphoIStering and
Mattress Maxine

OLD MATTRESSES made over.
FURNITURE REPAIRED.
CUSHIONS OF all kinds made ia
order.
CARPETS ad RUGS cleaned and
laid; also mating, etc.
MIRRORS resilvered a speciality.
In regards to workmanship. see
Mr.. w. p. Pillins Of Lakeland. who
knew me for about Is years at Or
lando. Fla. Drop me a postal card
or phone g. Red. No. All s. Ohio
avenue.
Arthnr A. Douglas
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| hereby announce myself as
candidate for the Office OF tOln'
Commissioner from the F.ta III
trict of Polk County. If e.lt! v.
fill said office to the hcst u ~ ~
ity, treating all parts Ii z
people of said district alike Iaa1l
ing all who support m Nj
the primary of MI 20 lf5
8. JOSEPH HEM y
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

At q recent meeting Of the Power
Boat Club In st. Augustine final ar
rangements were made for the
Southern championship speed boat
races which will be held over the
Matanzas course Thursday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

The Lakeland Telegram has ccmc
ont editorially for Braxton Reacham
Tor Congressman at Large. The Tele-
gram may have the consolation Of
knowing that it is supporting a good
man and one who would do Florida
credit in Congress. Tampa Tribune.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04
FOR COUNTY Commissioner

am can,idl'e i,
iiig primary Tor mem
county co nmissiober. s'4
| shall endaa,or 20 u
charge every dutg far
honestly in, ol,cd upon a
this method Of soliciting V'
of District 40. , OF Polk e
F.. / YATES
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

! hereby announce my>tl a.
date for the OH e OF Tan l0. r. =
Polk county, subject f. '.e -'
cratic Primaries. II elef'ta -
Use to DISCHARGE all duties %. -
faithfully and to the BE-
ability.
HENRY =
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Observation-Disclosures

Political announcements will be
accepted and inserted in this column
for one month or less for $500, or
will be carried daily until date Of
election for SIC 90. This fee MUST
be paid in advanced
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

When stewing fruit. add a pinch
OF salt to every pound, and you will
find the flavor much improved.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

Addition 70 lreland's Wealth.
A recent discovery in ireland indi.
Gates the presence Of a large area rich
In copper, sulphur and arsenic.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1912-04-04

TOD rYTD- III
| hereby anncHn
for the office OF tlrtt--
county. subject IN 1-r
Democratic primary
ask your support AM
promise an efficient BUSH
istration of the Office
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
Shortage In. Wheat Production.

Washington, Jan. 15.-In cable
gram to the department of agriculture
from the International Institute OF
Agriculture at Rome, Italy, 1t is stated
that the total production OF wheat in
all countries (northern hemisphere)
this year is IA per cent less than last
year; rye 5!2 per cent less; barley OIL
per cent less; corn 1O.5 per cent less.
and oats 81 per cent less.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
THE QUARANTINE ON
Guards Permit No One to Leave the
Trains--Dirt Road Quarantine
Slightly Modified.

The quarantine went on Saturday
night and is being rigidly enforced so
far as the trains are concerned, but
has been slightly modified as to the
dirt roads. No one is permitted to get
off trains at all, regardless of certifi-
Gates or where they are from, while
all who want to leave can do so, pro-
vided the agent will sell them ticket
A rigid quarantine has also been
inaugurated at College Station against
the world, and no one is permitted to
get off trains there.
The guards on the dirt roads leading
into Bryan have been instructed to let
the people living in the surrounding
territory. whom they know and know
to be responsible, to come in, and as
result the town was full of people
from the country today.
The quarantine guards appointed by
Mayor Maloney are as follows:
Train Guards. w. Hamilton,
George Dixon, Ivan Boyett and c. A.
Buchanan.
Dirt Roads-Sandy Point road, V.
w. Foster; Smetana road, John Smith;
Jones Bridge road, V. r. Hardy; Col
lege road, Dick Griffin; Harvey and
Steep Hollow road, Morris Tatum; Re
lance road, ]. A. Foreman; Kurten
road, J. R. Edmonds; Hearne and
Edge road, A. J. Searcy; Mumford
road, T. ]. Caywood.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
HITCHCOCK SUMMONED
TO WHITE HOUSE
Supposed to Be on Account of sensa-
tionaI Declaration for Govern.
ment Ownership of TeIe-
graph Lines.
TBy Associated Press.l

Washington, Jan. 15.-Postmaster
General Hitchcock, who last night an
nounced that he would recommend to
congress government ownership and
operation of the telegraph, was sum-
moned to the White House this morn
ing.
Mr.. Hitchcock and President Taft
conferred over an hour, after which
1t was announced that there was no
friction between them over the ques-
tion of governmental ownership of the
telegraph.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
Two New Cases at Fort Worth.
IBy Associated Press.l

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 1.-two
cases of meningitis were reported here
today. There have been no deaths.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
A Mammoth Sweet Potato.

New Boston, Texas, Jan. 15.-There
is on exhibition at the News Office in
this place a mammoth sweet potato
which was grown in garden several
miles south of town. The potato
tipped the scales at 14ls pounds, and
is of the bunch yam variety. Under
the same vine that grew this potato
several other potatoes were grown, all
of which weighed 26 pounds,
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
ZunI Dances for Charity.

New York, Jan. 15.-Miss Zahrah
Ethel Preble of Berkeley, Cal, will
present for the first time in this city
program Of Zuni Indian songs and
dances at the Waldorf-Astoria this aft
ernoon. Prominent society women.
headed by Mrs. Levi p. Morton, ar
ranged for the presentation, the pro.
ceeds to go to the National Plant,
Flower and Fruit Guild.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
ATTEMPT TO AssAs-
s|AATE PREACHER
Shots Fired Probably by Crank Angry
Because Of Cleanup
Campaign.
IBy Associated Press.1

Fort Worth, Texas, Jan. 15.-An un-
known person or persons last night
fired two shots at Rev. ]. Frank Nor
ris, pastor of the First Baptist church,
through stained glass window of his
study. The police suspect a crank who
became angry at him on account of
the city cleanup crusade.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
BOTH HOUSES OF
CONGRESS IN SESSION
The Senate Committee Listens to Lor-
liners Continued Story-House
Discusses Canal Tolls and
Sugar Trust.
tBy Associated Press.I

Washington, Jan. 15.-The senate
met at 10 o'clock. Senator Lorimer
continued his testimony before the in
vestigating committee.
The house met at noon. The discus
sion of Panama canal tolls and the
sugar trust investigation were re-
sumed. The rules committee consid-
cred the proposed harvester trust in
yestigation.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
Louisiana Wants Daily Reports.
rBy Associated Press.1

Dallas, Texas, Jan. Estate Health
Officer Bowling of Louisiana has re-
quested a daily report of the number
of new cases of meningitis at all i'm
portant Texas cities.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
One Negro at Lockhart.
TBy Associated Press.1

Lockhart, Texas, Jan. 15.-Of TWEEN
ty-three negroes quarantined in the
black colony in the northern part Of
town, one of their number died of men
ingitis Saturday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
A Happy New Year
To All Our Patroas.

The year 1912 is now here and we enter the New
Year determined to be Of greater service to our pat
rons than ever before. Every department Of our
business will be improved in every way possible.
We are resolved that service and the quality Of
our goods shall not be surpassed anywhere Start
your New Year Grocery Account with u.s.
Yours truly,
Sanders Bros,
Phones 1O4 and 5I2
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
TEXAS PAINTER DEAD
IN NEW YORK
lBy Associated Press.]

New York, Jan. 15.-Miss Emma
Barbee Shields, a well known portrait
painter is dead at her home here
after a long illness. She came to this
city from Texas in 1893.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
MENINGITIS S|TUA-
T|0N IMPROVING
State Health officer Says County Off.
cials Are Slow In Filing Reports.
Commissioner kone Sus-
pends Lecturing.
(By Associated Press.J

Austin, Texas, Jan. Estate Health
Officer Steiner says the meningitis
situation over the state is much i'm
proved, but he can not give figures
owing to delay Of county officials in
filing their reports.
Agricultural Commissioner Kone has
Indefinitely postponed all his institute
lectures on account of the prevalence
OF meningitis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
EMPLOYERS LIABILITY
LAW UPHELD
U. s. Supreme Court Says II ls Con-
stitutionaI and State Courts
May Enforce 1t.
[By Associated Press. ]

Dallas, Texas, Jan. 15.-The United
States supreme court today upheld a.
constitutional the employers liability
law of 1908. The court also decided
that state courts may enforce that
law.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
One convaIescent at Houston

Houston, Texas, Jan. 15.-It was Of
ficially reported today that there is
but one case OF cerebro-spinal menin.
gifts in this city, the patient being a
white man who is recovering.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
MASSACRE OF
MANCHUs CONFIRMED
Ten Thousand Slain In shen shi Prov
ince-Looted Towns Deserted.
rBy Associated.Press.I

Pekin, Jan. 15.--The massacre Of
10000 Manchus by rebels in the Shen
Shi district is confirmed. The entire
province is in turmoil and the towns
that were looted have been deserted.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
One Death at AIsdorf.
IBy Associated Press.l

Ennis, Texas, Jan. 15.-One death
from meningitis was reported at Ais.
dorf Sunday.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1912-01-15
One Case at Waco.

Waco, Texas, Jan. 15.-One case Of
meningitis was reported today, with
no deaths.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
Of country and Office work to do and
none Of it has been sighted.

Of country and Office work to DO and
none of it has been sighted.
Two county superintendent of this
county were defeated for reelection
because they failed to visit schools
and refused to answer calls from par
ents and school boards. Now some
people appear to believe that We have
zone too much work, in rural districts
and among parents and school boards
II we have, it is my misfortune, but I
am proud Of the progress made and
The fact that l have saved Ward
County more money thru school leg
islation than l have drawn both In
salary and mileage in the eight years
that | have been in the Office.
If the taxpayers of the county want
country schools visited less, thus saw.
ing expense, it will he quite salts
factory to me. l have been under
the impression that the people want
ed us to devote our entire time to
school work.
Yours very truly.
=, G. WARREN,
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
THE TAYLOR LETTER

Three days before the primary
election Supt. E. j. Taylor, by teie-
phone, authorized the use of his name
in connection with a letter addressed
to j. Frank Scudder. For some rea
son, shortly after the primaries, Mr..
Taylor wrote the Minot Optic that he
had authorized me to make certain
statements, but that he did not write
the letter. The misunderstanding,
however it occurred, placed me in a
bad light, but the letter and affidavit
of Mr.. Towner, which follows. will
show, I think, that l acted In good
faith. In addition to this, Dorr II.
Carroll, who then owned and pub.
lished the Reporter, was with ME the
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

SlmOnSOn, reservation homestead.
er south of here, had a peculiar accj
dent happen to him last Wednesday
He had erected the frame work of
barn, in which were his horses, and
was engaged in putting on siding
When the siding was at the heigh h
CT his neck he had occasion to look
over for some reason and accordingl
stuck his head in to take a squint,
when quick as a flash one Of the
horses snapped at him and bit off No
end of his nose and part Of his faLe.
1t sounds funny. hut there is no hu-
NOR in the circumstance for Mr.. Sim
cnson who will be disfigured for life.
He had his wound dressed here and
then went on to the Bismarck hospl-
tai where he hoped to have his disfig-
urement repaired somewhat by skin
grating.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

he climate Can't be beaten and the
lily srpr.sed us greatly. While it
Is one Of the oldest cities in the Unit
d 1ates, still it is as up to date as
our northern cities Of the same pop
ulation. The largest part Of the pop
ulation consists of Mexicans, with the
rest consisting Of whites, negroes, H.
dams and Chinks. Most of the
white people originally came here for
their health, it seems, and that is
about all that will induce white
person to settle here, and the climate
is as nearly perfect as can be found
anywhere. AS for myself, I am get.
ting along fine. Feel we'll enough
and strong enough to 60 to work most
any time. If I can continue to gain
in weight as have started out, l
should give Fatty Colcord a hard run
for position in the Fat Mans ball
team next summer"
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

day before the primaries, when
telephoned Supt. Taylor a second
time regarding the use of his name
% disprove certain misleading state.
ments.
Minot, N. Dak., July 6, 1912.
.supt E. G. Warren, Minot, N. Oak.
Dear Sir: I notice by recent is.
sue OF the Minot Optic that State Su
perintendent e. J. Taylor denies CIV.
ing you authority to use his name IN
connection with certain letter ad.
dressed to J. Frank Scudder.
l happened to be sitting near the
telephone when you had your CONVEX.
sation with Mr.. Taylor. heard you
tell him Of the letter that had been
circulated against you. You spoke
Of the short tune you had to overcome
it's influence and asked him If he
would allow you to sign his name to a
letter which you had drawn up and
would read to him over the telephone.
/. heard you read the letter that ap.
peared the same evening in the Minc:
daily papers. After some further con,
versation you thanked him for his
courtesy and assistance.
do not know where the TROUBLE is
but am convinced that you had the
authority that you claimed to have
and in the interest of fair play. am
glad to make this statement, and ar
affidavit if necessary.
w. Fl. TOWNER,
With Consumers Power Company.
State Of North Dakota,
County of Ward 50:
W. E. Towner, being first duly
sworn, deposes and states lna, -
statements made in his letter address.
ed to E. G. Warren and appearing
above are true.
w. E. TOWNER.
Subscribed and sworn to before me
this 3Oth day of July, 1912.
CHARLES A. EDBLOM,
Notary Public,
Ward County, N. Oak
My commission expires September
%, 1917.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
End LETTER

Bismarck, N. D., Oct. 14th, 1912.
Ward Co. Independent, Minot, N. D.
have been requested to give out
written statement regarding the
letter which appeared in Ward coun-
ty over my name just before the prl-
mary election. have investigated
the matter carefully and find that the
appearance of that letter was the re-
suit Of a misunderstanding between
Mr.. Warren and myself in our con.
versation over the telephone, there
being nearly two hundred miles CT
wire between us.
have had personal conference
with Mr.. Warren in regard to this
matter and have gone over it all thor
cughly with him.
When the telephone conversation
referred to above took place he had
one thing in mind and I an entirely
bIICA CllC C1LA1$ esAo els@S~ ASouA" VI |At%|
Mr.. Warren believed that he received
authority for all he did in connection
with the publication of the letter. I
am very sorry this happened, as 10th
Mr.. Warren and l have been placed
in a peculiar position. After hearing
his explanation and reviewing our
conversation which took place over
the long distance phone, am salts.
fled Mr.. Warren acted in good faith.
l shall send q copy of this to
Messrs. Devine, Peterson and War.
Very respectfully,
E. j. TAYLOR,
Supt. Pub. Inst.
Political Advt. ..
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

HCourIesy OF your columns to reply u
\" Another Tax Payer" II the mun
who writes these articles would sign
his name, or address me personally
N would not be necessary to use s0
much of your valuable space.
als am convinced that this taxpayer
us too intelligent to believe what NJ
would have the voters infer from his
comparisons. His communications
2 and the sample copies of your paper
Ssent out are simply to introduce tho
campaign of the candidate who at one
time taught school in your town.
IN The people Of the county have a
J right to know how taxes have Dcea
spent and they should be informed as
to facts behind the figures, instead or
being given just enough information
to mislead and deceive them. For
this purpose and to show that have
h not personally drawn $14.000.000, l
give you the expense of the Office. as
follows:
E. G. Warren, superintendent, sal
airy $4,000 mileage, $222820.
A. M. Waller, deputy, salary $1,000,
mileage, $1s56,so,
W. D. Wendt, deputy, salary, $1,000,
mileage, $1S06. 80.
P. D. Peterson. deputy, salary 81
200, mileage $18s6.20.
Carrie Moorish, stenographer, sal.
AIRY. 5000.
The mileage provision Of law was
made to cover the expenses It viz
ting schools and doing other neces-
:a1y country work, and this cannot
fairly be included when comparing
the expense Of this office with other
Offices. where they have nothing to d.
except copy records. In addition TO
tue three field deputies. the law pro-
vides for an office deputy for Ward
Couny, which l have never appointed,
thus savins a thousand dollars q
year. The Office has been expensive
because there has been q great deaf
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
ROOSEVELT CLUB ORGANIZED

ROOSEVELT CLUB ORGANIZED.
At q meeting of the Progressives
held at the court house Monday night
a Roosevelt club was organized with
a long list Of enthusiastic members.
The object of the club is to further
the interest Of the Progressive cam
paign in this vicinity and to arrange
for series Of speeches In the Magic
City by prominent Bull Moose lead
ers. There was q general confidence
expressed at the meeting that the
success of the Progressive leaders at
the election In November was prac.
tically assured BY the near tragedy
at Milwaukee. The next meeting Of
the club win be held at the court
house Friday evening at 8 p. m.
Every one who in any way believes In
Progressive measures should arrange
to attend these meetings. It was de.
cided that the membership IN the
club should be open to ladies and q
cordial invitation 10 extended to thom
to attend the meetinss.
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

FOR SALE-Best equipped and best
paying meat market in the state.
Complete and up to date outfit.
Fine clean sock. Ammonia cooling
system. Best location in the city.
Reasonable rent and long time
lease-this shop is doing the bust
ness. and we will show the looks
to convince you. Owner going into
other business. This Is the oppor-
tunity of a life time to step into
an old established business, Will
sell for net invoice price plus
freight. Slaughter house with
cooler and pasture can be rented
reasonably. This must be seen to
he appreciated. Don't write unless
You have money and mean bust
ness. Price, about $1,000. Terms,
one-hah cash and real estate Sc
curity for balance. Wire or write
The Hart-Johnson Company, New
Rockford, N. Oak.
MONEY TO LOAN. JOHN J
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24

The Independent is now prepared
to receive money on subscription.
Editor and Mrs. Francis and Capt.
and Mrs. D. A. Kramer autoed up
from Velva Saturday and transacted
J usinesa. /
The Ward County independent. [volume] (Minot, Ward County, N.D.) 1902-1965, 1912-10-24
OSCAR SHIRLEY WRITES
OF NEW MEXICO

The Independent received an inter-
esting letter from Oscar Shirley, who
recently went to Albequrque. Now
Mexico, for his health. He says:
We like our new home quite well,