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The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Very Narrow Escanr

The accident which occurred Satur-
day when Roy Smiths auto skidded
and crashed into pole on North Sixth
street. turned out less serious than
was first thought. Kenneth Williams.
the boy who had such a narrow es-
cape as he was sitting against the
post. was thought TO have cracked his
skull when his head struck the curb
This Was not the case as he Just re-
ceived nasty bruise and a cut on his
knee.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
'MECHEN
Pr. o. U. A. N. VIII go to Moundsv1ue
This Evening ana Consolidate with
Lodge Here.

Locallodge. Garfield Counciie No. 3.
". q l. \. NJ. Will 20 to Moundsvll!a
TINS evening in a body, where they will
consolidate with Mound city council boys
70 make the affair a memorable one and
ali members OF the local order are ar
gently requested - make ~ point to
attend. There will be initiatory work
In the FIRST. second and third degrees
besides other important matters. The
local order Will meet at the headquar-
ters at seven O'Clock
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Funeral Services Heid.

Funeral services over the remains OF
the nve-y ear-old son OF Mr.. and Mrs.
Edward Rickerton. OF South Marshall
street. who died Friday morning follow
inC short illness of blood poisoning,
were held yesterday afternoon at I3 30
O'Clock from the family residence. Rev.
y. j.. Feilers. lh. D.. pastor OF the first
VI. p. church officlated. Interment was
made at McMechen cemetery.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

day he preached both morning and
evening at the High Ridge church.
Miss Adra Hipkins will go to
Cambridge this week for a stay with
relatives.
Thomas Silk. who was injured when
struck by a motorcycle Is much i'm.
proved az his home on y. Fourth
street.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Rirtndav snni,f

Tho birthday Social az the German
Lutheran church for the month Of
August Will be given by Mrs VIM
Burkle. Mrs Theodore Rehm Miss
Elizabeth Burke and Mrs Chase
Purkle. Of Barton The affair viii
be held Wednesday evening I'm tho
church parlors-
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
HnIH Mating

Local Seabright Division. No 49,.
brotherhood Of Locomotive Engineers
hueld a meeting yesterday afternoon at
its headquarters IN the McNechen build
ing 40 the corner ~ Seventh and Mar
shall streets and transacted considerable
business several addresses we're made
during the meeting after which ociai
session was held. Thle meeting was
largely attended.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
eellalre wins Two Games.

To demonstrate their ability ~ ball
players. Bellaire defeated the strong
semi-professional team az Dilonvale.
Two games. the Saturday game by the
score ~ 10 J. and fhe Sunday game
hF The score ~ I 70 o. Both pitchers
pitched excellent ball.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Criminal Assault.

Captain Hummel. OF the Bellaire
police force. arrested Edward Faul-
stick. OF Benwood. last evening ar s
O'Clock. on a charge 81 criminally
asssulting Miss Maggie France. OF this
city He will be given hearing be-
fore Squire Frank Mason this morn
ing
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Only Fourth.

Local persons were disappointed
when they learned Of the standing
given the local Eagles team az Cleve-
land in the contest. The locals put
on fine exhibition but lost out he
cause Of some impossible conditions
attached. Worcester. Mass was first.
indianapolis second and Milwaukee
third.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

Ice cream and cage and light
lunches VII Do fhe drawing cards at
Japanese social fo DO nuf on by
mo ladies 70 NJ Zion baptist church
or W" HON" ~ Mre Lizzie Griffon
ihis evening and preparations are be-
ms made f0r good crowd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Narrow Escape

Frank Martz and his young son had
q narrow escape when the horse they
were driving backed the buggy over
the steep bank near Hanes mill on
the Colerain pike Saturday afternoon
Dr. r. n. Wilson answered the call
and took the injured pair home.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

In Mayor Bresock's court Saturday
evening. as there vas no evidence
against thcm
The belmont County Eanner. q -
c'siisf paper printed a. Bellaire. va
distributed hero Saturday evening
Tho Bovirry team lost a ciose
game Of Tiitonviiie Saturday By the
score Of a.
Rev Nee returned Saturday and
conducted services a. tho Norwood
Presbyterian church yesterday morn
.ns
Miss Warrsref Haley accompanied
Niss figarofh MHaEar. 80 re.
turned 'o Dor home .n ffftFnurgh yer.
trrdaY
Local rc-rcns who attended ,ba
Iae.a- convention af Cleveland ara
home
frrrds 20 Ray Farmer .re rfaf
'1 snUu 'raf he lei able o. he out
after "a rather .eros.s lrress
Tre rrmm .ffr ln rharEr rf ere
faEfa rIrr hold meeting ffsfrr-
faf fn rnrrfefr r-rarre-. rrfr
TrH Dr. r nr frff Ia
rrru.ar rrarIrE ff.a ~rrrIrr arf o.
f.re efrrl member fo o. rrnrrnt
E 900 NrH lease sIerr 20 rear
f...ra.r .rr t.srrr f- rrf.r frr
emo rre
N.r nnrIa rr-urref Saturday from
iiara rr' efsre f- taa beer f.s.f
.rE friends
r.err Cunningham unf ---r--e Sc
duties today or fre peTaire r-a 90
0Hrdlr'nr after RI varaff1- -rerf fr
che $780, ..sr.m
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Gravel Hill school.

The contractors are progressing
nicely with the work on the new
Gravel Hill school building. The ma
terial for the first floor win be pour
ed this week. II will contain seven
car loads of gravel. two OF cement,
two OF sand and two OF tile. In add
ton 10 the iron.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Er-CommlssIoner Better

Samuel Bailey. the well known
farmer and stock raiser OF Barnes
vile, was calling on friends Satur
day He stated that Silas Bailey. ex-
county commissioner. who has been
iil. stated that he was very much
Improved and would soon be abou,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Police Circles.

Great excitement was created on
Belmont street early Sunday morning
when an officer arrested a man for
being drunk and creating a disturb
ance The man eiuded the officer and
dashed up the street. The officer fired
a shot AZ signal 10 a brother officer
who captured the man after brief
struggle
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
BRIDGEPORT MAN
MAY BE INSANE
WILL BE TAKEN BEFORE PRO.
BATE COURT TO-DAY.
Local Democrats Nominated For
State Senator. News Of
Bridgeport.

Thomas Hull. the well known
house moving contractor. who lives
in Aetnaville. will be taken before
Probate Judge Nichols today 10 be
tested for insanity. Mr. Hull has
been ailing for some time and be
coming steadily worse has made il
necessary for the action taken. His
many friends hope no will recover
and be able TO take his place again.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

had probably thrown down the shaft.
Several of the men brought 20 this
city from New York 90 take the place
~ the union packers az the Imperial
Eiass works in this city. we're ~ the
opinion that some one was trying to
burn them out
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
viii Speak Al Bethesda.

The Good Roads Association OF
Belmont county has received a COM
municauon from Jess Taylor. score
tary of the State Federation of Good
Roads. stating that an effort would
be made to send a speaker to Beth
esda in the interest of the proposed
amendment to the state constitution.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
ARRANGING a Recital.

Arrangements are being made for
recital 20 be given in this city in
the near Allure. by Prof. Philip r.
Baer. the noted tenor of Washington
u. c. Prof. Baer is recognized as
one OF the leading tenors OF the
world.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

Fred ID. Buskirk. v n Bsskirk and
Ernest Moore. Of this city. delegates
from the local order Sr. o. L. A. NJ.
will leave next Sunday for 'wssnfns-
ton. Baltimore and GettysburE- Get
tysburg is the meeting place for the
annual national convention of the
order and the session VIII last for
three days. August 81. "a and %.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

Ihe annual THY 20 Atlantic CITY.
On the sDscial train arranged for
nth the n q o by :fsrtin wtller-
ton. Of this city. viii b made ThErs-
day % this week and about twenty
i've local persons viii b In the par
y. The crowd will spend r~o weeks
AZ the seaside.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Msrshmallow Toast.

Marshmailow toasts are becoming
very popular with local yong PEG
pie and another is scheduled for
Tuesday evening when party will
hold feast in the country back OF
town in honor of the Misses Hol-
brook. who are here from Cambridge.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Extra Fine Peaches.

James Arrick. the we'll known
farmer brought IN some ~ the finest
peaches ever seen here Saturday. and
ne had no trouble dispOsing Of them
al good price.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Will Give Lecture

The Christian Endeavor society OF
the Christian church has completed
arrangements for the illustrated lee
ture to be given ut the church Friday
evening at s o'clock. The lecture will
be on the Life OF Christ" by Adam
McMurtio
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Operation Successful.

Charles Carmean. of North Noble
street who underwent an operation at
the Martins Ferry hospital last week.
will be removed to his home in this
city tomorrow.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
The Hoosier Cabinet. 500 a Week.

Enables everyone TO own a HOosier
without inconvenience You deposit
800 membership. balance. 81 90
weekly FOR few weeks. your cabinet
Is delivered Immediately: price is
same cash price fixed everywhere By
The Hoosier MFG. Co. Enroll today.
Geo. r. Matthews.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

church vili hold ~ snzsal h.skes
picnic an6 o>srinx IN RDc<f>rs or
chArd. snadysids. next Th1rs1Ay. and
mo<t q the nsnb~rs vii arfenc Tie
teachers. Edward kinksf- and Miss
Ruth Carnsn. VII accompany TIE
crowd
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Speaking at Shadyside.

Mrs. Ella Reeve Boor. OF Philadel-
phia. will speak at Shadyside this
evening. Mrs. Boor has made several
addresses on the subject OF woman
suffrage In Bellaire and other nearby
towns, and is we'll posted on the sub.
ject.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Mothers
Friend

ant mothers which contains much
valuable Information. and many sug-
sestions OF helpful nature.
BRADFIEID REGULATOR CO.. AlI.s... &c. |
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Martins Ferry 5riefs.

Mrs Charles Burke Is spendinE
several DAYS al the home Of Mrs Jos
eph HeatherinEton in Bellaire.
Mrs Noble Miller and children
who are visiting here from wilkins.
burg. Pa. for a few days were joined
by Mr.. Miller yesterday. who spent
the day here
William Coss and William Lewis.
o' the Standard addition. are plan
ming 20 leave for Denver. to-day
Tho Cleveland excursion train on
The W and l.. = was over an hour
late In leaving yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs George Johnson spent
Sunday with friends AZ Chester. W
Va.
\ Beilaire woman was brought 10
the local hospital last evening and
will undergo an operation this morn.
INK nrs. Hna ~ Shadyside and
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
VIII Raise Share.

Inc snare OF the money necessary
10 get Coach Onailey. a former Pitt
football star. and all around ath-
lete. here 10 give the High school
boys few pointers. that is to be
raised by the Athletic association OF
the school. will be raised this week
as everything is in readiness FOR the
boys to start out.
II has been impossible 10 employ
a teacher-coach and the citizens are
more than willing that an experience
ed man should teach the locals how
TO lower the proud spirit OF the
Wheeling High squad.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
BETHANY COLLEGE: :s:... : or


scene.
Toys and sonsh
trolley
ndinspin
earnest they
sSs sasasas Ws;' n yJsin, Es,
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
He sal1
ySNE6ffsefS

Women who bear children and re-
main healthy are those who prepare
their systems in advance OF baby's
coming. Unless tho mother aids
nature in its prenatal work the crisis
finds her system unequal 10 the de-
mands made upon II. and she is often
left with weakened health or chronic
ailments. Nc yemedy Is so truly a
help to nature as Mothers Friend.
and no eIpectant mother should fail
10 use II. II relieves the pain and
discomfort caused by the strain on
the lgaments, makes plant and elias
Tic those fbTes and muscles which
nature Is expanding. prevents numb
ness OF limbs. and soothes the infiam-
nation OF breast glands. The system
being thus prepared by Mothers
Friend dispels the fear that the crisis
may not be safely met Mothers
Friend assures a speedy and complete
recovery for the mother, and she "a
left healthy woman TO enjoy tho
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Arrange for Speaker.

The Socialists held a well attended
meeting yesterday and arrangements
were made for a speaker to be here
rext Saturday evening James Far
ley. of Wheeling will probably be the
man.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Up Stairs Library
Are in Fashion

Ir- Davenport has made .f.s
rtc-- hurE ro0r possible
f.a cor have ail me comfort.
-ra' living room without
.a.-f.-g bed room
l ra"erre Dae~r0o-fs o.
.r c.f from
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Hay Ride Thursdav.

crowd OF about eight couple have
arranged a hay ride for Thursday eve
ing TO Colerain where they will stop
at the Wayside Inn and partake OF
chicken and waffle supper.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
Rates VIII BE Raised.

The Wheeling Natural Gas Com
pany has notified local patrons that
on and after September first, the rate
per thousand for gas in this city will
be thirty cents with two cents reduc.
ton for early payment. There n
nothing 10 prevent the raise at this
time and the citizens will have 10 &C
oept 1t with as good grace as possible.
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12

TtHTTUK OF hor
.hild. Mothers
Friend is sold at
irug stores.
Write for our free
book for expect
The Wheeling intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1903-1961, 1912-08-12
FOREIGNERS nix
1T MARTINS FERRY
An ooors WiLL ExplAsssro rnG
nAvoN TO pAv.
Afnsstse Associates 10 E~ssey eecs
ball cosen-Msrtins
Ferry Nsss
Thereby

He wanted his money. Thereby
hangs the secret Of the trouble. II
seems an uptown foreigner had loaned
. Carlisle street foreigner about $50
and Was expecting some return OF n
least q part Saturday. and none bsing
forthcoming. he came down yesterday
to investigate and started at once on
his friends face. The other. John. had
him arrested and on complaint was
arrested himself. 50 both will face his
honor NayOr wvrk0H fa-Aav
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
LITTLE BUSINESS IS
ORDER Of ELECTION
DAY IN WASHINGTON
Railway Preferred Stock
Continues WeaknesS-U.
S. Bonds Sold.

Election Day seemed to be reflected
In the proceedings on the only stock
exchange In the United States which
was open for business today. the Wash
ington. for the trading was pcrfunct1ry
and resulted In little business The
first sale of United States bonds In Il
long time was recorded today when
5000 OF United States registered 3s
were sold at the last bid price, l02S.
Five $1,000 lots OF Capital Traction 5s
were taken at "A shade under yestar-
days prices, and $1,000 of Potomac Con-
solidated 5's were sold at the last bid
price. le0&.
Washington Railway and Electric pre-
fcrred stock was particularly weak.
starting at %la. 4 less than the lowest
price yesterday. and going down to IS.
Thirtj shares of Mergcnthalcr were Sc
cured at the last bid price.
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
Wholesale Produce Market

Eggs-Ncarby fresh 52A33c: southern, SOC.
Cheese-New York. now. zoe per 10: nat,
1Sc per h..
Butter-ElgIn print. SO per ID: tub. &c
per lb. process 2oc per Id.
Live Poultry-Hens, l3c per lb: ROSTERS,
iMlbC per lb; chickens, large, l5c per ID.
medium, 16disc. per lb
dressed Poultry-Turkeys. 1sa20c per ib
hens. 16tlIc per lb.: ducks. 16ul7c per IL.
chickens, l7dioc per ID.
Green Fruits--Callfornia oranges. A.0otfi. 90
per box. lemons. Sc OOdt7.cO per box; pine
apples, per crate. g.. O012 Is: Florida grape.
fruit. N.0OdI25 per box; new apples, 81. .6Or
go per bbl.; peaches N.50di.G0 per crate
Meats Dressed--L.ightweIght pork, i0c per
lb. heavier. 9TilOc.
Observation-Disclosures. S0fiS5c per bu.: eel
cry, i0c per dUz.: yaus. N.O0ul. .25 per Dbl.
onions, IOnSOc por crate. cabbage, S0ilS5c per
100 lbs; lettuce, 81. O0ari50 per basket. bcsts.
NOoNtl. 20 per 100 punches; squash. 85cm7Oc
per bbl,: sweet potatoes. si.0CfIl .35 per Dbl ,
lima beans. l5dfl7c per az.
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
NOTICE TO LADIES

IL. HARRIS. Ladies' Tailor.
7l9 nth ST. N, W.
The 500 Skirt House has removed from
sos 18th st. TO 1l9 llth st. n. W., with a full
line OF the most advanced styles In suits and
dresses at remarkably low hgures. Misses
suits, SIS up Estimate suits. sS5 up Fitted
skirts, $3.50: all styles.
SHAMPOOlNG, facial massage and scalp
treatment; switches psyChes. Second nOur
MRS. LAURA. Al-MON. 725 nth. Ph. NJ. 4772.
l.
VlANl SCIENCE OF HEALTH; natural
non-surgiCal cloth bound 400 page bolk
free. Apply by mail, si6 Colorado Building
Free lcCtute for women Wednesdays at $50
The Washington times., 1912-11-05

LOST-SiN discharges from navy and army;
also pension certificate and voucher for
November. Reward 3Ol Z ST. n W
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
DENTISTRY

CUT RATE. 81. SHORT TIME.
Full Set Teeth, y. 10. aold Tooth $500
Bridge Work. $50. All Filings LOg Lp
Extraction Cleaning Free
PAINLESS DENTISTS,
Cor. ith and / sts. Entrance 63s + st.
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
SITUATlONS-WkNTED
Female.

BY RELIABLE colored woman. morning and
evening work or washing to take home. 9ll
2nl 81. s. w.
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
Sales Today On
Local Exchange

Z. s. Reg. 3's, s3,OOOdlO2ss.
Capital Traction 5s. $l.OOOni HOS. $1,000
llOSs, Sl,0Dn llOas, Sl,OO0m llO1s 81 ,OO0T ll0%
Potomac Cons. SIS. $l,0OOGl0OA.
Washington Railway and Electric
preferred. 25dSSi9. l2qsSh, 25IssM. l5di
SSh, l6diSS
Washington Gas. ldS6h.
Mergenthaler. 1OH22ik. 5d22ih. 5m22IIs
10M22ik
After Cnll-WashinBton Gas. ljMS7
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
Hl!e'!9altEhyZAg l!'!9
IG.sNI0thefS

Women who bear children and re.
main healthy are those who pre-
pare their systems In advance of
baby's coming. Unless the mother
aids nature In It's prenatal work
tuo crisis finds her system unequal
to the demands made upon It, and
she is often left with weakened
health or chronic ailments. No rem.
edy Is so truly a help to nature as
Mothers Friend. 1t relieves the
pain and discomfort caused by tho
strain on the ligaments, makes plI.
ant those f1bres Ind muscles which
nature is expanding, and soothes
the inflammation Of breast glands.
Mothers Friend assures a speedy
The Washington times., 1912-11-05

NURSE-Graduatc. will accompany invalid
to Boston, or East will stay week for eX-
penscs. BOX 269, Times office.
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
FLOOR OILS

c. T. HUNTERS SANITARY pIST-KIL
ING FLOOR OIL contains olium and wax.
Keeps the iioors clean und bright and give,
them polished finish. Go1d for your iur.
niture. Try 1t. JOc gal. dellN cred. csei by
tho y, $. GOVT and o\Cr S, UOO faInLs Tor tho
last IS years n3 Pa. ave N. ~. NJ 6tSS.
The Washington times., 1912-11-05

and complete
,Ss sfss'''g mother. asF Mothers
aHS a hea1shy shS Is 7s's so: Friend
man to enjoy
the rearing of her child. Mothers
Friend Is sold at drug stores. Write
for our FREQ book for expectant
mothers.
nRADFIELD REGULATOR CO.. Atlanta. GO
The Washington times., 1912-11-05
SlTUATl0NS-WANTED
Male.

PAINTER, paper hanger pastcrer, wants
work; room papcred $50; painted s.. $,
GOLpELATF, SE ~ st $. W. l.
TINSMITH and sheet metal worker wants
position. Address q, T.. 1882 18th st. Nv.
SHOE SALESMAN Experienced rctuil shoe
man wants position: years experience.
BON 255, Times Office.
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-02

and looks at mo and them with aus
piclcn while | sive the necessary orders
to the tradesmen with whom ! deal
Il have virtually given up society be-
cause n displayed even the interests
that common courtesy demanded In n
mans conversation. or my dinner partner
was ordinarily civil to me. knew my
husband was glowering at me from some
corner. and working himself up into q
fury OF jealous rage for which ! would
have to pay tho price when we reached
home But one cannot live as a reeluse
altogether In this world. One must have
acquaintance among the opposite sex.
One must have preacher and a doctor.
One must deal with the butcher and
baker. I am tired OF scenes about moth
ing. am tired OF being treated az II
was untrustworthy. I am tired OF be-
ing catechised ever wight about where
went. whom saw. II there was any
Omaha daily bee., 1912-03-02
FLORIDA EVERGLADES
NOTHING BUT A LAKE

when Representative Clark on the floor
of the house declared the Florida ever
vladesy around which the latest depart
mental scandal centers, should have been
sold by the quart instead Of by the acre
he was not so near Joking as might have
been thought The everglades are listed
in the encyclopedias as ian American
lake" 1t is charged by those who caused
the present investigation at Washington
that the everglades were being exploited
as land, and, as land, were highly adyer-
Used and sold for sums that viii aggre-
gate millions. Whatever may be the
present physical condition OF the ever
glades, It is certain that not very long
ago there was not the slightest doubt
that they we're inundated.
The everglades are SEQ square miles in
area. They lie TO the east Of the Big
cypress swamp. and are situated in Lee,
ne Soto. Dade, and ST. Lucie counties.
The floor OF the lake" is limestone
bastn. The water ranges from one to
twelve feet in depth. while some portions.
islands are entirely free from water.
No streams empty into the everglades,
the tnunQauOH VEINS N&NScN ~ sf'AAee
and precipitation.
frhe ISLANDS are gradually Increasing
in size. Their soil Is exceedingly fertile.
The vegetation Is luxurianf. there being
found the live oak. wild lemon and
orange, cucumber, pav-paw. cuskard apple
and wild rubber. Among the flowers are
orchids, Among the animals there are
the otter. alligator, crocodile. deer and
nanther. While Of the birds there are the
Ibis. esret. heron and limpkin. The egret
is especially valuable.
There are tvo seasons. wet and dry.
systematic exploration has been hindered
~ dense groxths Of saw grass. The first
white man 10 enter the region Was Esca~
Isute de Fontenads. q Spanish captive OF
an Indian chief. who named the lake
I.agunto del Espiritu Santo. and the Is
lands Cayos del Espiritn Santo-Spirit Of
ID. Holy Ghost. Explorations were at
t.mp,ed in iSs3, 1850 and 1872 Up to 100
the Seminole IzsdIans were practically the
oR,y inhabitants. Lstteriy tine state Of
FLORIDA began the task Of reclamation.
The work is SLOW and expensive In 1905
the small area reclaimed was proved TO
be very fertile and adapted particularly
10 the growing Of sugar cane. oranges
and garden srack-Indisnapolis News.