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South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20
Yarns From
Washington
BY Fred G. Kelly.

WASHINGTON, March 20-ShOrtly
after the adjournment Of congress, a
certain southern senator walked up to
Rep. Finley of South Carolina. and
began to bewail the fact that he had
not been able TO have two more clerks
added 10 his committee at the last
moment.
why do you want more clerks now
with congress adjourned2" asked Fin
ley. They would just draw pay and
have nothing TO do until next Deem
ber."
We'll, you see" explained the SEN
atOr, II was going TO use them during
the summer as field hands on my
farm
This in a letter on Congressman
Gordon of Ohio, from a young man
who desired some free garden seeds:
IF the government seeds grow as
well as those on sale in the stores,
shall be glad 20 speak a kind word
for the government among my
friends.
When ex-Corgressman Edward w.
Townsend was a budding writer out
in San Francisco, he used TO seek
exercise and recreation at the Olym-
pic Athletic club. He fell in with a
young bank clerk who was also TAX
ing boxing lessons. Both were good
boxers. but the bank clerk worked at
il more diligently until he began to
surpass Townsend. In fact, he grad
ually acquired such skill that Town
send lost interest in boxing with him.
The sport was too wearing on his
features. And nobody could blame
Townsend for losing interest Be
cause the young bank clerk was
James j. Corbett.
The worst signature in the next
congress belongs 10 George Holden
Tinkham of Boston. When Tinkham
writes down his name it not only
fails to look like anybOdy's signature,
but falls entirely short of looking
like anything else. Imagine a silhou-
cite of the most mussed up ravelling
you ever saw and you have only
slight notion of non-committal APP
pearance of Tinkham's handwriting.
CONGRESSMAN James Gallivan of
Boston, took the part of buttercup,
once upon a time. in an amateur pro-
ductiOn of Pinafore. He was about
10 years old and was an extremely
cute and cunning yOungster, particu-
larly after he had been rugged up In a
haxen wig and doll clothes. Moreover,
he was the hit of the show on the
opening night. He was the only play
er who didn't forget his lines. The
stage manager made great fuss over
him.
At once little James became proud
and strutty and decided to follow the
stage as a profession. He could shut
his eyes and see a picture and piece
about himself in the New York Clip
per: and the piece began: He got his
start as a theatrical star at an anna
teur performance in Boston.
He went home and told his parents
that after he became famous he would
not forget his father and mother but
would see that they got passes to all
the shows.
At the second performance there
was a slight change in the situation.
All the players who had forgot their
lines the night before, took a brace
and did not forget their lines. But
little James Gallivan, the hero or
the opening night. forgot the words
of his song the first time up. He ran
off into the wings, sobbing boisterously
and refused TO be cOmforted. They
rang down, the curtain and the future
congressm&n then and their quit the
theatrical profession flat.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20

Carranza's reply is that if foreign
ers don't like Mexico City they ought
TO get out. The reply seems 10 be IN
answerable
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20

ada. and Thaw didn't escape from that
asylum
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20

\ news item says peace ;alk" sent
cotton up on the New Orleans market
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20
WRIGHT ATENI.

on the brink of the vernal equinox
we are favored with fair skies and a
mild atmosphere, but not so far lull-
ed into forgetfulness that we do not
keep our umbrella handy. The sun
is now supposed to be preparing to
cross tie line, and under the circum-
stances we do not begrudge it a pleas
ant trip.
SOMEBODY has made the state
ment that neither education nor train
ing is essential to the success of a
movie actor The statement aston
ished us, but since hearing Ruth
Stonehouse's monOlogue we are con-
WINGED. No one can question Miss
Stonehouse's success before the cam
era, but she wouldn't last long before
the footlights.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20

New Orleans must be an optimistic
town all right
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20
The Hard Hearted Editor.

1t makes me feel so very sad
That we should be denied
The benefits Of "Atem's" ode,
Yet justice doth abide.
To c. y. +. we send the goods,
He sorts and Sits the same,
His readers he must try and please
Or his will be the blame.
Yet we must humbly beg for Wright
That wrong may not be done,
For fun and laughter brighten more
Than aught beneath the sun.
Let "Atem's" sins be what they may
Direct or otherwise,
May blessings fall on Atem Wright
From out the sunny skies.
Our spirits leap to meet his wit
And humbly we today
Tender an offering of thanks
In this small roundelay.
L. b. y.
ABOUT the hardest job a congress
man has is TO satisfy his seed Gus
toners.
G. y. +.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20
How About 1t. Bro. Freedom?
(Cor. Burr Oak Acorn.)

Cor. Burr Oak AcOrn.)
We notice that Bro. Freedom
strained his arm at a big meal, north
of Burr Oak, some time ago, making
it difficult TO write the news. Also
speaks about Clate breaking the rec
ord by refusing his piece OF pie. We
wonder. indeed. and we feel quite in
clined to believe, whether his honor
did not strain his arm trying TO get
Clate's piece Of pie away from him.
1T is the observation of business
men that on days when they have all
the work they can do they usually
have TO do more than they can do. In
other words, work is cumulative. If
one thing sees a lot Of things going in
a certain direction it joins the bunch,
drawn, perhaps, by a sort Of gregari-
Gus instinct.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1915-03-20

This in a letter on Congressman
Gordon of Ohio, from a young man
who desired some free garden seeds:
If the government seeds grow as
well as those on sale in the stores,
shall be glad 20 speak a kind word
for the government among my
friends
Bisbee daily review., 1915-01-17
January Sale of Sheeting, Pillow
 Cases and Sheets

 lay in To beso the outlay
Bisbee daily review., 1915-01-17

You can save as much as you spent in this sale (which includes 1T e W e 8 ( styles in collars and sets of collars and cuffs-reEular prices 5Gc to $l50 sub feet to a discount of 1.2 OFF
Bisbee daily review., 1915-01-17
Sc

naterng and | O | long % Of | O.
Bisbee daily review., 1915-01-17

great manyo of
  the Try when h sales start
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

other hand 1t cannot be expected
that the prisoners should fare better
than their captors.
The cheerfulnes of the wounded
and MANNED is one of the remark
able features of the war. No mat
ter if the men have empty sleeves or
disfigured faces with an eye missing
or minum leg, they can be seen
going about with the most cheerful
view of the future.
A remarkable scene during the
performance of la Vivandiere'
few nights ago is the talk of every
one. The opera is particularly ap-
propriate for the present time and
the great Hymn to Liberty" the
climax of an act, always receives an
ovation. All the audience arose and
applauded at this song except two
men in the uniform of officers. There
were murmurs until it was seen thai
the right sleeve of one and the let'
sleeve of the other were empty. Tha'
ended the interest of the audience
in the opera. A great cheer arose
The orchestra quickly turned to the
'Marseillaise" and the two men re-
ceived a reception.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

We all have our worries. A pro-
posed saloon bill prohibits the sale
OF intoxicants more than three feet
above the surface of the ground. Ed
Lambright calls attention to the fact
that nearly all the bars are more
than three feet above ground. and
asks whether he'll have to get down
on his knees or sit on the floor. Well.
the law also works the other way,
providing that there shall be no sell
ing three feet below the surface An
Arrangement mi"ht be made to have
a kind of double-bar-o section
three feet above the ground. the 9TH
er three feet below. BY standing
on a level with the latter perhaps an
earnest reacher could utilize the
former, and the long and the short
could thus be accommodated. IL this
don't work ont. Ed. call on us for
further suggestions. We realize this
momentous question must be solved.
and we know IL would hurt you to
get on your knees.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

The Merchants Association OF st {.
Petersburg have decided that all ad-
vertising. except that done in the
newspapers, is to be controlled by
the advertising committee of the as
ISOLATION; and fine of IS is to be
imposed on any merchant who goes
into an advertising scheme not ap-
proved by the committee. This is a
wise and proper action. and a similar
plan should be adopted in all towns.
No one has any objection to helping
along a worthy local object, by TAX
ing an advertisement in a school pa
per. an entertainment program, or
other proposition Of the kind; but
the merchants should not allow
themselves to be preyed on by the
travelling advertising grafters. whose
worthless schemes during the winter
months constitute an almost contin-
nous performance.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
THE BRIGHT SIDE


Brace up, be brave, don't "o'''
Face trouble with smiie'
The cloudy day will pass away
Twill brighten after while
Misfortune and disaster
May almost bear you down.
But try again, your grit main'al
Cheer up, just smile don't iro"n
Desnair is not winner;
The race is for the strong
The weary steed can have no speeu'
Dependency is wrong
No life is without trials
No pathway always clear, ro
d., don't despair, just subdue care
And heat it with good cheer
Let not your courage faitef'
Only the weaklings yield;
Keen in the fight for all that $ risn'
Let valor be your shield.
BE lust be fair, be fearless
To knockers give no heed
Take the bright side; it's the righ'
Twill help you to succeed
side;
Frank Eberle'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
EUROPEAN NEWS AND NOTES.

London, April 23-While England
is torn with the discussion of the
drink problem, it will not only be
interesting but news as well, to
know that there is in Great Britain
a tavern where smoking is prohibit
ed. The house is situted in Artillery
Row, not a stones throw from Liver
pool Street Station, and it is remark
able how few Londoners know OF
London's only smokeless tavern 1t
was established in 1852.
The stranger who enters its door
is promptly served with pamphlet in
which is set for the curious rules by
which the establishment is bound.
Rule one puts up the bar against
him who has drank unwisely and too
we'll.
Rule 2. "NO person or party of
persons can be served under any cir
cumstances more than once, the rule
being that he, she or they las the
case may bel must have left the
house at least half an hour before
either are entitled to be served
again"
All Germany is talking of Baron
Hans Won Spesshardt. who is only 10
years old, and yet has won both the
iron cross and the Ritter Kreuze of
Saxony. He fell on the battlefield
on the last day of 1914 and is now
in the final stages of his conveles-
cense in a Berlin hospital.
The story of Baron Won Spess-
hardt is one of those glimpses into
the simple life of young soldier
which are some times revealed to
one or another of the corps of cor
respondents in the moments when
they are not haunting the Foreisn
Office for news of a long-anticipiat-
ed expedition to the front. To tell
the story of one man seems almost
futile, when there are the stories of
so many men to tell. But this story
and others like 1t serve a bigger pur-
pose than the mere narration of pic
turesque campaigning. They con-
vey essentials of what successes the
Germans have won in the east and
the west. The elaborate organiza-
tion of modern military methods has
but one object to place the common
soldier and his immediate officer
face to face with the enemy. Ger
many gives her men the finest equip
ment, training and direction Of
which he is capable. After that of
rest with the soldier whether to adj
vance or retreat The will-to-win
is an ephemerel standard that mrst
be borne in every soldiers heart.
There are more than 10000 Aus
trian was prisoners in Serbia. both
officers and men, and 10000 of them
are in Nish. Despite the scarcity of
food the Austrian prisoners are well
fed. The officers are exceedingly
fed, in fact while the men get the
same rations as the Serbian sold
iers. namely. a loaf Of bread with a
piece of lard or cheese every day and
occasionally some beans. OF course
il takes time for the Austrian to get
used to this spare diet, but on the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
MADE ON FIRE
At Mariana
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es then arrived, taking charge of the |
other line. Both lines were being |
directed down the west stairway. OF
the ninety-five boys in these two
dormitories all those from the sec
tion for smaller boys had reached
safety, all from the larger boys, Sec
tion had passed except three. By
this time the stairway had become
obscure by smoke and the attendant
wrapped his coat around his head,
instructing the three remaining boys
to do the same and follow him. He
dashed down the stairs safely, but
these three boys did not follow and
were lost. One smaller boy, known
to have been somewhat deficient
mentally, ran back after coming to
a place of safety and was lost. One
young hero lost his life in an at
tempt to rescue the acting superin-
tendent, who it was thought had not
been awakened, but who had gained
safety by going over the roof. Two
employees, father and son, were lost
after gaining safety. each going
back into the building seeking the
other.
| lone boy reported as lost is known
to have run away. 1t being neces-
sary to keep the inmates in cOnfine-
ment at night, the fire escapes were
locked, the keys being in the Office
on the main floor in place known
to all about the building. However,
had these fire escapes been opened
and that method of escap eadOpted
it is the testimony of those present
that the rapidity of progress of the
fire would have increased rather
than decreased the casualty oss 1T
would be one bright spot in this hid
eous occurrence if all the deeds of
heroism and self-forgetfulness on
the part of the boys and employees
during the fire, and of the loyalty
of the boys to the superintendent
and to the institution after the fire
might be here recorded.
THE board of managers had no
desire to escape any censure that
may Justly be theirs in this connec-
ton, but simply desire, in view Of
many conflicting and erroneous re-
lports given publicity, to place the
facts before you.
"In conclusion we recommend
that your honorable body pass the
following bills:
IAN act making the commitment
of all children for the term of their
minority, unless discharged carrier
by the board of managers as reform
cd.
: An act appropriating for main.
tenance $3.50 per annum per inmate
payable quarterly.
: AN act appropriating 100000
for buildings, cold storage plant
: light and water system. stock, i'm
8 plements, furniture and equipment
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
PEAL ESTATE TRANSFERS

FURNISHED by the Security AUST
and Title Co., Barlow fia''
April 81, 1915 B.. 10
Frank A. Smith and WIFE "
semi J. Tobin and Wife
rauard w. Barber ct al. to Chas'
R Wilson and wife. -
clarence E. Imam to John brown.
E,orence E. Imam to Stanloru
Johnson .,.o n
James. ;so to
Maurice E. James and wife TO .
NJ. Wilson u..h
ershed. c....
In;ted States to John R. Croft.
r Waters and wife to F. w.
Durrance.
p Woodham and wife to }.
A. Pollard. ,,,.,,. D
John P. Fore to Mrs. wine D.
Laurett. NY III
pike Adair and wife to w. H..
Archer.
pike Adair and wife to Grace Ar
cher. =.
NJ L. Robinson and husband 10
IL. S. Archer. l..
u A. Brown and husband to
Frank C. Thompson
T. F. Mann and wire 10 H.
Seward.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
NOTICE

The Board of Commissioners oil '"s
ci,x of Lakeland on the fifth day o'
Nav 1915. will receive sealed Dids
for the supplying of wood 1or 'he
gear 1915 delivered and rackeu On
the premises of the Lakeland L.sH'
and Water Plant under the specihca-
tious on file with the city clerk
Certified cheque for fifty dollars
to accompany bid
Certified check for nifty doila' ,
The commissioners reserve Tue
right to reject any and all bids.
E. C. FLANAGAN,
Commissioner of Municipal Activities
R. L. RATIO,
superintendent, Light and water
Plant. f''''
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
HOLINGSWORTH ITEMS.

MIR. Saudi, an elderly gentle
man, living with Mir. Winberg'
is very sick being under the doc
tors care.
Mr.. w. B. Gracy, who has
been very sick with Grippe,
with complications, is very much
better.
Mr.. c. A. Clark. wife and son,
Carl, left Friday for points IN
Ohio, thence to their home III
Two Harbors, Wis.
Mr.. Winberg having sold his
place will leave soon for Colora-
do. His family will remain I'M
til September.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Wrinkle,
after spending some time on the
East Coast, are visiting at the
Ihome of Mr.. and Mrs. w. 5.
Adsit.'
Mr.. A. F. Pickard is having a
neat, new picket fence built in
front of his residence, on Lake
|! Holingsworth.
Prof. F. Clark Perry. with his
quartette, hel ola song service at
the Hollingsworth school house
Tuesday evening. Those who
were fortunate enough lowing
to the shortness of the notice. tc
be present, greatly enjoyed thei1
singing. -
SCRTRE
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

Is the mayor of Jacksonville
stakeholder in hat store? He has
issued formal proclamation COM
handing all Jacksonvillians to pro-
vide themselves with a new straw
bonnet by Saturday, April "a. Per-
haps, however, he only means to fur
Their the buy now" movement. He
may work some order of this kind
on the men, but we'd like to see any
mere Mayor with nerve enough to
issue proclamation concerning. any
article of woman's dress. 81. .
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

The editor of the Evening Tele-
gram hastens to disclaim authorship
OF the splendid article credited to it
this morning by the Tampa Tribune,
entitled The Little Word If" The
article was found going the rounds of
the press without credit, and was
printed in this paper because of its
merit, and with no thought of claim
ing it as an editorial production.
We would gladly have given credit
had we known to what, publication
the credit was due.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
The Punta Gorda Herald will hard

The Punta Gorda Herald will hard
Among the suggestions offered are
these: Abolish the Legislature; d.
vide the State; remove the capital.
We are not prepared to question the
soundness of the Heralds position on
any of these points, but we merely
want to put in Lakeland's claim as
the capital, either of the present
State, in case Of capital removal, or
Of the new State Brer' Jordan pro-
poses to create. We are sure no one
can question the absolute fitness and
sweet reasonableness of our position
in the premises.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

A. J. Angle, the big, genial ex-
Representative from Polk county,
and who has since been more or less
in the political lime-light in this
State, will probably become a candi-
date for comptroller. Mr.. Angle
will receive strong support from
West Florida, as well as from this
section, and from the present out
look has an excellent chance Of cleo
tion. There are several gentlemen
mentioned in connection with this
Office, though, so far as we are in.
formed, E. P. Hagard, of Ocala, is the
only other avowed candidate.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
THE PRICE

Jean longed for kitten When
illness made it necessary for Jean to
go to the hospital her mother said:
IL will make a bargain with you.
Jean. If you Will be a brave little
girl about your operation you shall
have the incest kitten can find. +"
Jean took the ether. but later. as
she came out from under the anes-
thetic. she realized how very wretch
ed she felt. The nurse leaned over
to catch her first spoken word.
What a bum way to get a cat"
moaned the child.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
FRENCH BULL DOG SHOW

New York, April 23-The eXhlDl-
ton of the French bulldogs under
the auspices of the French Bulldog
Club of America, was opened at the
Aston Hotel today. All of the lead
ing kennels of the country are rep
resented.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

We object to the designation, by
one of the State papers, of Allie An
gle as shrinking violet" He re-
minds us more of big sunfiower.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

Any right-minded, normal man
would as soon go fishing as work
these delightful spring days. Instead
of doing either, however, some people
write poetry.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23

The Arcadia News declares that
Lakeland is "a most beautiful city,
indeed, and the home of the Tele-
gram, "a thing of beauty and joy
forever
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
From the same ONCE Is issued
THE LAKELAND NEWS,

A weekly newspaper giving a resume
of local matters, crop conditions,
county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
for $3.50 per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-23
RIG RECEPTION FOR KRICKLEY

Baltimore, April 23-Charles
Brickley, the famous Harvard drop
kicker assumed his new position as
coach of Johns Hopkins football ma
terial The famous kicker was CIV
en- a rousing reception.
Greene County herald., 1915-09-24
SOME COOKERY HINTS
IDEAS THAT MAY BE OF VALUE
TO THE HOUSEWIFE.
How the Ideal Custard Should Be
Made-Mayonnaise With Just the
Right Flavor-Best Way to
Serve Cucumbers.

The best custards ever made have
not been baked on the oven floor. The
tried-and-true method to make the de-
licious custard is one quart of fresh
milk, scalded in a double boiler. No
more nor less than four eggs beaten
and stirred into one cup of granulated
sugar. Always lemon extract with a
tard. 1t kills the egg flavor. Now,
here is your secret, place 1t in pan
of boiling water in the oven, cover
your baking dish, bake 1t just one-half
hour in a warm but not too hot oven.
Insert silver knife in the middle of
the custard. If it comes out clean,
the custard is done. otherwise the in
gradients stick to the knife.
OF all the professional secrets hard
est to obtain for the delicious mayon-
naise this was the hardest. That un-
mistakable tang" the tasty snap,
though hidden with other condiments
was found to be nothing else but Gu
cumber. No, you could not taste 1t,
for it was blended with the mayon-
naise. The cucumber is grated for
the purpose. Then, think of 1t, the
vinegar used Ordinary vinegar? Yes,
but prepared with brown sugar, boiled
with spices and churned into white
foam with one-half it's bulk of olive
oil. For potato salad this mayon-
naise, mixed with the cucumber and
hard-boiled eggs is, really, one OF the
finest favored salad dressings known
to the chefs who dislike to make
known their professional secrets.
Have you seen the cucumber sliced,
but in half and decorated with slices
of red radish? Very pretty. Score
the rounded sides of the cucumber
into one-eighth inch sections, but do
not cut through the cucumber. Place
the fiat or cut side of the cucumber on
the dish, slice the red radishes, leav-
ing on the red rim. Insert these slices
of radishes between the slices of Gu
cumber, alternating the red and white;
garnish with parsley, small pickles,
small fiecks of beet, and serve with
salad dressing.
A delicious luncheon dish is known
as Devils on Horseback" Plump car
dimes are used. Each has little
blanket of bacon pinned around his
'tummy tum tum' and all is fried in
deep fat and served on buttered toast.