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The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

st. Petersburg school authori-
ties were put to lot of trouble
when, on opening their public
school, they found that several
teachers who had been engaged
had repudiated their contracts
and taken places elsewhere. We
submit that men or women who
are guilty of such conduct are un.
fit to teach children, and they
should be black-listed and denied
employment as teachers anywhere
in the state. To this end the
school laws should provide for re
Ivoking the certificates of teachers
who Jump" their contracts.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

The senatorial race will be be.
tween Trammell and Gilchrist ac-
cording to the Macclenny Stand.
ard. In Duval county, it will be
between Bryan and Gilchrist, ac
cording to a well known Jackson
vile paper. Gilchrist will neces
sarily lead, Bryan and Trammel
fighting each other for second
place.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

The Herald is glad that
"Thorn," the inimitable wag of
the Palm Beach Post, has under
taken the task of censoring the
grammar of the newspapers. He
quotes the dictionary, for instance,
to prove that many of them use
improperly the word "quite. "
Now, if he will only teach them
the difference in meaning between
"effect" and "affect" and also
advise them to quit using two
"that's s" where only one is need
ed, he will accomplish much in the
cause Of education. But let him
beware of reproving the ladies for
wearing to a complete frazzle the
word "little"
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Governor Gilchrist is valuable
asset of Punta Gorda.-Tampa
Tribune.-Not only of Punta Cor
,da, but of the whole state, which
he is always seeking to serve, as
he did at Boston. And if he should
be elected to the senate, he will be
the most valuable political asset
of Florida.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Headline in the Banner says,
"Ocala man has Ford car stolen
at Orlando" which leads us to
ask, why did he go to Orlando to
have it stolen? Would no one in
Ocala steal it? Or, it may mean
that the Banner is exposing hin
for having a Ford car which he
stole at Orlando. This newspa
per English is sometimes very am
biguous.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

The Arcadia Enterprise came
out last week with heavy editor
ial in favor of Doyle Carlton be-
ing selected to succeed Hon. S. M.
Sparkman in congress. Mr.. Carl
ton, who was born in DeSoto
county, is now practicing law in
Tampa, and he is generally recog-
nized as being a very brilliant
gentleman. He would make an
excellent congressman.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

The selection of Frank Huffa-
ker, of the Tampa Times, as pub
licity agent for the South Florida
Fair. is an excellent one. He has
the experience and the ability to
boost the fair to success, and all
the newspapers in this region will
gladly help him in his work.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

Governor Trammell has pro-
claimed the coming Sunday as
Sunday School Rally Day. Every
person in the state, whether resi-
dent or not, is urged to attend
some Sunday school on that day
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30
THURSDAY, SEPT. 80, 1915.

Ed Lambright, literary prince
of the Tampa Tribune, went to
Washington last week to be a
guest at the White House. Glad
that he had time to thus brighten
and honor the White House, but
hope he will not displace Tumul-
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30
Mendenhall Found Guilty


We suppose that every newspa-
per reader in the United States
knows by this time that John }.
Mendenhall, a prominent citizen
of Clearwater, Pinellas county,
has been on trial the past week
charged with numbering on July
End Mrs. Elliott and her daughter
Sue and burning their bodies in an
automobile on the Green Springs
road to Clearwater. Nearly ev-
cry body in this region of Florida
has read the evidence as publish
ed in the Tampa Tribune, not ev-
EN- a synopsis of which can be CIV
EN- within the limits of this paper.
1t may be said, however, that,
on the witness stand, Mendenhall
admitted that he took the women
out in the auto; that he carried a
pistol in his right-hand coat pock-
ct; that there was bottle OF beer
OH the back seat whereon he and
| the women sat; that he had them
out for the purpose Of making a
lpecuniary settlement with them
for having been unduly intimate
with the younger woman; that
she got mad because, on Mrs. Ell
lott asking about the bottle of
beer, Mendenhall told her it was
for Susie, and Susie took the pis-
tol from his pocket and tried to
kill him; that a struggle for pos
session of the weapon ensued,. dur
ing which it war fired several
times and both women fell down il
the auto apparently dead. Then
he said, that Guy Stempel, the
chauffeur, drew hat-full of gaso
lene from the tank, poured it ovel
the women and applied a match
after which Mendenhall and Stem
Ipel agreed to say that the auto ex
Iploded and caused the death o
the women.
Both men agree in their stor,
up to the moment the scuffie in tn
auto began, when Stempel says h
stopped the car, jumped out ant
ran away. He denies agreeing
with Mendenhall to report tn
horror as an accident and he ais
denies that he poured gasolene OF
the women and set it afre. III
did go to Clearwater and repor
to the sheriff.
Whether Mendenhall is guilt,
or not of having murdered the wo
men and burned their bodies, w
do not know but we do know
that, in this section, the belief i
general that he is guilty. IS
This terrible case has been tn
universal topic of conversation il
this locality for ten days past, an,
every one whom we have hear,
speak Of it believes that Mender
hall has not told the exact trut
nor the whole truth, that his tes
timony in parts is absurd and i
almost all particulars is confrma
} tory of his guilt.
LATEST.--Since the above wa
written, the jury, after six hour
deliberation, at 2:47 p. m. Tues
day, brought in a verdict pre-
nouncing Mendenhall guilty c
, murder in the first degree and RET
: ommending him to the mercy {
the court. Of course, an appei
to the supreme court will be tai
en-, and it may be year or long'
: before the case will be finally di
posed of.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30
PUNTA GORDA, FLORIDA,

Palatka Times-Herald has a
front-page report headed, "Two
men murdered in very battling
manner" AS their throats were
cut. it must have been decidedly
battling to the victims.
The Punta Gorda herald., 1915-09-30

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The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
IMMEDIATE EFFORTS TO BE MADE TO FEED
 MEXICO'S STARVING
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that General Gonzales himself will ar rive there tomorrow. Assurances have been given to the Washington author ities that order will be maintained and normal conditions restored as rapidly as possible.
 Since the announcement that Con zales drove Villas flying column under General Fierro from Pachuca, little has been heard of this southern division of Villas army
 Villas agency issued "a statement to- night that the flying column was op- erating in "the states of Hidalgo. Vera Cruz, Puebla and Mexico" In this case 1t may be able to menace the railroad to Vera Cruz.
 The agency denied claims of defeat for General Villa in the vicinity of Torreon. Obregon's forces have not ad- vanced, the statement said.
 The Carranza agency issued a sum- mary of its advices tonight. saying that reports had Terreon being evacuted by the Villa forces. who, they declared, were retiring to Chihuahua.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
WORKING UP-THE MOTHER

Every library apprentice is required to read 'The Children's Reading" by Frances Jenkins Oleott, during the first few weeks of her apprenticeship. Every mother who is anxious to choose wisely for her child would do well to set for herself the task-not hard one-of read ing this book before her baby is old enough to take an interest even in picture books
 Some of the more interesting chapters In this book are ways-of guiding read ing picture books and illustrators, easy reading, fables and fairy tales, fiction of today, useful books, religious books and the influence of good books. In the appendix are lists of stories to tell. how to procure books through the public li- brary, how to buy children's books, and a list of books for the childs library.
 Other good books on this subject are Finger Posts to. Children's Reading" by w. T. Field; "Children's Books and Reading" by Montorse J. Moses; "Litera- ture for Children by Orton Love- and The Use of Books and Libraries" by Ray and Eaton.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
MOUNTING FEVER OF SPECULATION FELT IN NEW YORK Dealings In War Order Stock Runs to S2,0O0,-
 In Two Days
 Trading

New York. August 1.=The mounting fever of speculation in war order stocks last week expanded stock exchange dealings of two days to more than a million shares, highly congested in a few favorites. These stocks reached the highest figures on record, although to- ward the close of the week there wero recessions. The anniversary of the clos ing of the stock exchange on account of war panic offered striking contrasts with the price movements then. Violent reactions, however demonstrated sen sitive condition. The first was caused momentarily by the torpedoring of the American steamer Leelanaw. Others were due to headlong attempts to take quick profits in a thin market.
 A concerted effort to bring railroad stocks into the movement, with rumors of a favorable decision in the western rate case met with doubtful success.
 United States Steers quarterlyearn- ings of nearly S2S,O00,00O profits ard volume of business from war orders. Additions came from the official foreign trade statements for June and part of July. The Russian campaign and min isterial statements in the British Par lament went to prove the urgency of the demand for munitions.
 2 Call loan rates remain low, owing to the wish to keep capital liquid while successive war loans make investment conditions unstable. First dealings in the new British war loan in London were at a widening discount.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

Ing salesmen. His credit is con- trolled very largely by the impression he makes on the travelling salesmen for it Is he who watches with jealous care the strong box of his firm. we'll knowing if he sells a dead one it will reflect very largely upon him. The druggists popularity with the travel ing salesmen also means this: If the travelling salesman ever gets a good thing, and they always do. who does he call on first assuming your credit Is good? You. Now, don't get this class of men confused with the one trip man, for he is in a different class. l am talking about the standardized traveling salesman, the man who makes the selling of merchandise a profession, similar to the standardized drugs we are using and the public are demanding. The up-to-date house of today using travelling men to intro duce their goods, first satisfy them selves that the goods are right, well knowing the travelling man can sell them.
 You might think you are the wise guy and know it all, but next time one of these travelling salesmen calls to see you. try treating him as your guest and I think you will no doubt learn a useful lessen that you can ap- ply to your every day attempts at salesmanship. Watch the 10 differ, ent angles of approach the next 10 men try on you, selling you some thing you have made up your mind you did not want. but if the article Is right you will buy in at least half the times. You better make friend out of him II IL stay, and l always feel as though the day is not complete if I do not come in contact with travelling sales man."
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Personals About Sdlesn1en

really can be found during his vaca ton period?
 Charlie Abrams is, as usual, cuttin, the sharp corners on Saturday after noons. Charlie is so smooth he shoul, have been a detective.
 Ben Heck and Bob Fulford hay. been discovered. Their reason for no more regularly attending the meeting: of the local council, U. c. T., has beer found. If they are not seen at tbs next meeting. the reason therefor will be exposed.
 Next Saturday evening the locA council U. c. T.. will have one of tn. grandest meetings ever held in thI council rooms. having 15 candidates t. pass through the hot shoots" ana some speakers of great ability. Amonf those who are scheduled to make ad dresses are Rufus Fell, James Laird Bradley Head. Reynolds Lyde. Ed Lewis, and others
 The big four-Adoiph Beck, 5. F Wilkerson, Charlie Campbell and Ton Epperson-were seen last week minul coats. Upon Investigating it wa learned that they were not selling goods at all, as had been rumored but playing dorninoed. These boy work hard, all right, all right
 
 Gus Smith wss out after them thil week Nine thousand Is small bushes for Gifs Uh ha t0
 Bob Lott and Hughes Kennedy, twl of the old boys, made a trip in Hughes "Flivver" last week and managed u lose themselves. Bob Kennedy, whl is much younger. never did anythinl like that. night or day, in either Selm; or Meridian-did you Bob?
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
WHAT INFORMATION CANA PHARMACIST GAIN FROM
 TRAVELLING SALFSMFN2"

At the meeting of the Tennessee Phar- maceutical association just recently held at Monteagle, Tenn, a very handsome prize was awarded Edward V. Sheely, a popular and successful druggist of Mem phis upon a paper he read In answer to a query, What Information Can a Phar- macist Gain from Travelling Salesmen?" To meet MT. Sheely would be sufficient explanation for his paper. Possessing an attractive personality, he can easily be singled out in any crowd. Aggressive courteous, energetic, thoroughly wide awake, he has made a success of his busi- ness. and In no small part does he at- tribute the same to the good will and CO., operation of the travelling salesmen. That the boys appreciate his kind remarks copy of MT. Sheelys paper:
 'If I were called upon to give up
 almost anything in the store or be de-
 prived of the calls, or let me say
 visits, of the travelling salesmen for I
 try and treat them as my guests, I
 would say take 1t. I can get along
 without it. but do not deprive me of
 the pleasure of the visits of the travel
 ing salesmen. To me the travelling
 salesmen Is veritable edition-de-
 luxe of the up-to-date encyclopedia of
 information. They seem to have tho
 happy faculty of injecting the vim
 and horseradish into us at the time we feel like giving up, and in the proper doses.
 "The two valuable assets any mer-
 chant can have is his credit, and next
 to that his popularity with the travel
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

]" HE grand executive committee of
 the grand council of Alabama.
 l United Commercial Travellers of America. will meet in Birmingham Saturday, August A. Watch their smoke when these "big guns" get to- gether. There is going to be some thing doing.
 Have you noticed the smile that nearly all the local as well as visiting salesmen are wearing? That's pretty good barometer. Business Is getting better.
 From what Ajax Davis says. one would think the dear ladies are wear ing more clothes. Big Ajax reports fine business, and you know what he sells.
 Gordon Leslie. the comedian of tho local salesmen, does not seem to be affected by the heat His antics are as lively and amusing as ever.
 Frank Bridges is back from his va- cation up in the Carolina mountains looking fresher and handsomer than ever.
 The local boys all forget the un- fortunate death of W. F. Mcclure. who passed away Saturday a week ago. He was very popular and will be missed.
 George P1aisance Is back frcm his Tennessee trip and reports nice busi- ness As is his wont. he mixed in a little pleasure by spending a few days at Monteagle and Asheville, enjoying the life of these resorts.
 Tom Epperson Is proving a fine off cer and strict disciplinarian. His work has increased his popularity, if there Is any room for an increase.
 Brantley Head shows a fine hand. He takes his family in his big car with him on his country trips, which must be fully enjoyed by them all. Good work, MT. Head.
 Bob Kennedy is visiting in town after a month in Montgomery one day last week.
 Word has just been received of a great trip J. P. Oliver Is going to take. It is stated he will touch at New York, Baltimore. Philadelphia, Chicago. St. Louis and Carbon Hill. Who said Carbon Hill? Or Is that the place he
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
VERY LIGHT IN
 THE LOCAL BOND MARKET

Trading in local securities Is reported light for the past week. with little cause tn expect decided increase in activity within the near future. There has been much interest shown here. however, in the rise in United States Steel corpora ton shares, and a number of Birming- ham men have invested The advance last week in quotations on this stock were little short of spectacular On Sat urday's market the highest quotation Of the year was reached on U. s. common, the price being $67l4 per share. This activity naturally occasions much inter est among Birmingham people.
 Local stock and bond quotations follow:
 Rate. Bid. Asked
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

Librarians often wonder why those mothers who take much interest in their childrens playmates often seem to take no interest whatever in their children's reading
 They wonder also, sometimes, why, when so many topics are put on the pro- grammes of women clubs they so rarely see any indication that an hour Is to be devoted to the study of childrens reading.
 One explanation is that mothers do not realize the extent of the influence of books on the lives and characters Of their boys and girls. Another explana- ton. which is probably more nearly cor rect, is that they do not known how to find out that a book is good, bad or mediocre without actually reading tho book, and they think they cannot take time for that
 The Birmingham public library is not in a position to give information on the bad and mediocre books, but 1t Is more than willing to supply information about the good ones.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Suspect Foul Play

Hastings, N Y, August 1.-Daughetrs of Richard Moynan of Brooklyn, whose body was found upon the tracks of the New York Central railroad near here yesterday, said today they were posi- tive their father, who was a moving g picture promoter, had a certified check for s17,0O0 in his possession when he left home. The check was not found in any of the mans pockets. The police declare their belief that Moynan's body either was placed on the tracks to cover a double crime or that the man had fallen or been pushed off a train.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
DISASTERS IN MINES
 CAN BE AVOIDED BY
 USE OF PRECAUTION
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the working places, at the face, is care fully maintained"
 MT. Rice outlines in his report series of so-called rock dust barriers" as a means of stopping explosions that have started These barriers consist of shelves filled with stone dust and placed at certain points in the mine. The idea is that the force of an explosion will raise the stone dust into a cloud and as there is noth- ing In the stone dust to burn. the ex- plosion will be choked and smothered MT Rice, who refers to these devices as sec- ondary safeguards. has already tried them out with success in the bureaus experi- mental mine. and they have been patented for the benefit of the mining public.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Wreck Victims Recover

Colorado Springs, Col, August 1. Seven of the 35 persons Injured in the wreck of the Santa Fe train No, at Kelker. eight miles south of this city late last night as the result of cloud burst, were in local hospital tonight. The others had resumed their journey. No trace was found of V. H. Lucas wealthy stock man, lost in the same vicinity when an automobile in which he was riding plunged into Sand Creek. The bodies of two other occupants of the machine were recovered.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02

little over year ago would have ap- preached the London market for a loan, borrowed $S,O00,000 here. and Switzerland, in it's recent successful negotiations in the United States for loan of $15, GOO, 900, strik- ingly illustrates this new tendency. If we are importing funds and instruments of credit in large amount and are also im- porting American securities we are also for the first time in our history export ing funds in great amounts, some of which actually go out of the United States and some of them remain here in order to pay for commodities which have been going and will continue to go from the United States.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Must Remain In America

Washington, August 1.-Applicants for American citizenship who return to their native lands for military service face de- nial of their application, according to a review of legal decisions issued tonight by ,the bureau of naturalization The courts have held with practical uniform ity, the statement says. that the neces- sary five years continuity of residence In the United States was broken and that new applications must be made.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
Six Killed On Iberiap

Queenstown, August 1.-The official list of the dead of the British steamer Iberan, shelled by German submarine, accounts for six men-three Americans and three Englishmen. The Americans were Mark Wileys of Boston. John Carroll and -. Sheridan. The wounded Americans are Henry Welch. Charles Hansbury and John BraWell
The Birmingham age-herald., 1915-08-02
The Orphanage Benefit

The society known as the Children of Mary will give dance at Knights of Co., lumbus hall next Thursday night for the benefit of the East Lake orphanage.
 The annual picnic at the fairgrounds last week was q great financial success. but the Children of Mary wish to contribute to the fund and hence the entertainment planned