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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
HAD A SPEECH IMPEDIMENT
D.mosthenes the Orator Trained Him.
self to Speak by Carrying Peo-
bles In His Mouth.

Demosthenes was great orator.
For many years he suffered from an
impediment in his speech, even before
the wine course had been served AT
dinner
So he trained himself to speak by
carrying pebbles in his mouth.
Many of our public speakers might
adopt this method. II they had
derrick and one or two pieces OF
chiprock rolling around over their
molars they would not talk 80 long.
Demosthenes did not attain much
fame as speaker until he hit on the
happy thought of whacking the table
with his fist and announcing In bold
tones that two and two made four.
that the sun rose in the east. that the
old flag foated above US, and that hon
esty was the best policy
From that day forth his fame was
made.
When he would arise calmly, smooth
down his toga over his bay window.
clear his throat, bow and say: "Mr
Toastmaster and Gentlemen: ! did
not expect TO be called upon to speak
when came here tonight. and in con-
sequence am absolutely unprepared to
address so brilliant an audience. but
there are one or two thoughts which
have occurred to me while listening
TO the talented orators who have
spoken, and with your indulgence
will" etc, the audience settled back
in its seats and prepared to enjoy 1t
self
Demosthenes never told the story
about the man who ate horseradish fol
the first time. He could listen with
out Impotence while some one talk
ed two hours to make a ten minute
speech
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Having received much encourage
mont TO run, being well known
tbrou ghout the county and having
lived here over 35 years, without
ever holding any county ONCE
berebv announce myself as candi-
date for county tax collector. sub
,ect TO the Democratic primary OF
1916
7, elected promise to give the
verv hest and efficient service posi-
HE 10 safeguard the funds OF POLK
county coming into my hands. to al
low all Of my property to remain IN
NV own name for the protection OF
individual taxpayers against any
overcharge which may be made o'
anv clerk, person or assistant IN my
omcA IN addition to giving the Gus
,oua-v bond for the protection Of
.be county and state Furthermore
srsr prefer to give that bono
tbrourb good substantial and &C
,ant.bIe surety company, rather
than 10 Ieopardize the interest O
t-l,ras and citizens BY giving a oon'
signed by private individuals lou
vote and influence are earnestly so
uc,ted Respectfully,
COODE.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
A REMARKABLE COINCIDENCE

During last summer a Young lady
visited Dig paper mill near the
Canadian border, mill devoted
largely to the manufacture of news
paper from wood pulp. While pass
ing through the mill and watching
the various processes of manufac-
ture she came to the department
where the finished product was be
ing bundled for shipment to all
parts of the American continent.
Just for fun she wrote her name and
address on sheet of paper.
Months passed and the incident
was forgotten But one night early
in March the Morning Journal press
man noticed the name of young
lady on a sheet of paper he was
about to send through the press. lie
laid it aside and later a card was
mailed, explaining where the name
and address had been found.
About three weeks passed and a
reply came. 1t was mailed in Day
tona. The young lady explained the
circumstances unedr which she had
written her name on that sheet of
paper many months before, that she
never expected to hear from It, that
She had come to Daytona to spend
the winter and was, of course, sur
prised to find that that particular
sheet of paper had also come here
the card having gone to her home
hundreds of males away, and having
been forwarded to this city
The coincidence. or series OF CO
medicines, is all. the more remark
able when it is taken into considera
tion that there are 2A,742 news
paper Offices in the United States
alone to which that sheet OF papel
might have gone; there are hun
dreds Of winter resort cities to whiel
the young lady might have gone
and. had the other side of that shee
of paper been uppermost on tn
press. the pressman would not hav
seen the name and address.
But the fact remains that nothlnl
INTERVIEWED to prevent that sheet Q
naper and the young lady who wrot
her name upon it coming to the sam
city at the same time OF. year. rig
ured on the laws of chance the in
cident could not happen again IN
thousand years -Daytona Journal
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25

! hereby announce myself as can
didate for reelection to the office OF
Superintendent of Public Instruction
of Polk County, subject to the action
of the voters at the forthcoming
Democratic primary
In making my announcement for
this important office, | desire to
thank my friends for their hearty
support accorded me in the past and
assure them if reelected | will con-
tinue to strive as in the past to make
the schools of Poly county second to
none in the State.
Yours for faithful service,
C. A PARKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR TAX COLLECTOR

/ desire to take this method Of
announcing my candidacy for the
office OF tax collector Of Polk coun-
ty subject to the action of the DEM
ocratic primary.
Il honored with this Office, it will
be my most earnest desire to render
at all times effective, efficient and
faithful service.
Your vote and influence solicited.
Respectfully yours,
.t9ll j. G. OWENS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR SHERIFF

hereby announce myself candi-
date for sheriff OF Polk county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election, June 9Th. II my
conduct of the Office has been salts
factory, | will appreciate the votes
and support Of the citizens, promis-
ing them that If reelected, | will
edouble my efforts to discharge the
duties of sheriff to the satisfaction
Of the people. Respectfully,
- JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25

coat. shivering and shaking. her
cheeks flushed, her eyes bright.
"Oh, Stephen" she said. what will
you think of me-"
He went up to her and took her
hand Il think this he said kindly.
that you are very cold and that you
must come down and sit by my fire"
Il sat there last night" she said
eagerly 1T was so bitter up here
crept in and shared the warmth with
the pussy cat"
The tears came in her eyes as she
said ii, and he saw how weak she
was.
You must come right down." he
said with authority. You'll freeze
! here. Mary"
nobody has taken care Of me for
years" she said When my hus-
band died l tried to get work. and
then l was ill., and at last l came
back in the storm. and when | passed
here | saw the light shining out. and
wanted to stop and ask your
mother to take me in; but | watched
and saw she wasn't here. and so
crept into the other part Of the house.
l remembered the way we used to
get In when we were children. Ste
phen."
And it was your handkerchief l
found on the hearth" he said Some
how | felt that 1t was yours. Mary
He helped her down the stairway
and put her into his own big chair,
Then he went for Mrs. Brinkley.
MARY Dean has come back. She's
sick with cold and she needs i'm
mediate attention" he stated. You'll
come, won't you?"
Mrs. Brinkley's chocolate cake
burned to a crisp while she went on
her errand of mercy, but she did not
care.
She sent Stephen for the doctor
Then she kissed Mary and cried over
her and lectured her and ended by
saying. stephen is the very best man
in the whole wide world"
"Oh don't know it?" Mary asked
ut seemed to me. Mrs. Brinkley
that II I could only get back here and
> see Stephen once more I wouldn't
r care If died"
, But you are not going to die" said
Mrs. Brinkley briskly. You're go
ing to get well and marry Stephen"
, "Oh. no." Mary's face famed
. Hell never forgive me. Mrs. Brink
l., ley"
+ You get WELL" said Mrs. Brinkley
) "and see how quickly, he'll forgive
YOU Stephen needs you. He's
\ lonely man lonely because Of his low
a for you"
n In the days that followed Stephel
a and Mrs. Brinkley and the docto
q fought for Mary's life. One morninI
Stephen brought her out and put he
;, into the big chair on the hearth.
q You'll be perfectly well in fey
a days" he said. heartily
Mary looked at him listlessly An
. then" she said. Il must go away"
. "You are going to marry me" n
d said. quietly.
. She would not. she protested. nc
- after the way she had treated hin
"a He urged and argued until at last n
brought Mrs Brinkley In to convinc
!, her.
10 Tell her how | need her" he salt
p MARY Dean" said Mrs Brinkle.
u severely, ARE you going to condem
:, stephen Strong to keep house VIII
- a pussy cat for the rest OF his days
- And then Mary gave In. and Mr
:, Brinkley baked the chocolate caR
for their wedding feast.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
a..iop If Greatest Snowfall.

A total snowfall Of 7S3 inches has
been recorded in a single winter at
summit Cal. while as much as S9'
inches has been on the ground at one
time at the same station. As TINS
snow furnishes most OF the water used
in irrigation. hydraulic mining and
other phases OF engineering, the ques-
ton OF snow depth IS Of much I'M
-,-tauce in forecastng the amount OF
water available Tor such purposes
T-rited States Department Circular.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25

He was telling her about book he
had just read.
THE absolute sincerity and direct
ness of the author he said. are
above all praise | don't know when
I've read book that seemed so help
full so uplifting. SO purely inspiring .
She had been regarding him with
rapt cuuntenance. Now she spoke
George. she said. Il have just
thought OF a way to trim my new
hiatt"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

| hereby announce myself can
didate for the office Of county judge
Of Polk county, subject to the action
Of the Democratic voters at the pri-
mary to be held in June. 1916, and
respectfully solicit your support
Respectfully,
HARRY G.. TAYLOR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

I hereby announce my candloacy
for ,he office of prosecuting attorney
Of Polk county, subject to the de-
c,sion OF the primary election June
6, 1915.
II elected, l promise my enorts
shall be directed towards the strict
enforcement of the criminal laws
and that will not be a candidate
for reelection.
E,ao EDWIN w. SPENCER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR THE OFFICE
OF COUNTY ASSESSOR

To the Voters of Polk County:
hereby announce myself a can
didate for the office of county tax as-
SCISSOR, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary; and Will appre'
ciate the support Of all electors VIM
desire an equalization Of taxes,
Yours to serve,
ARNOLD c. ARMISTEAD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County: hereby announce myself
candidate for representative in the
State legislature of Florida subject
to the action of the Democratic pri-
mary. II elected ] will serve the peo-
pie to the bst of my ability. solicit
your support. Respectfully,
A. J. MORGAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25

There is such thing as carrying
mes love for poetry too far stated
trout p. smith. Yesterday while my
wife was attempting 10 hang up por-
-ai, G.. the poet iaetae- reckon he
Eas q poet or zometblug-sHa tsli on
rom The stap'ed'Hr en- = the cat.
vreneh.ug lor hacs and also that OF
she eat.-Kansas City star
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

! am candidate for reelection
for justice of the peace in this, the
Tenth district, and will appreciate
the votes and support of all the elect
ors fer this office, at the primary
election, June 9Th. Respectfully,
]. P. THOMPSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR STATE AND COUNTY =.
TAX ASSESSOR

To the Voters of Polk County:
Gentlemen-I hereby announce my
candidacy for reelection to the Of
Zee Of State and County Tax Assess
or. subject to the action of the Dem
ocratic primary. If elected prom
ise a faithful performance OF the du-
ties required by this most important
position. / stand for equal taxes Tor
all classes and earnestly SOLICIT
YOUR votes. Thanking you for your
hearty support in the past, | remain
Yours very respectfully,
.aa3 J. ]. BOYNTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
To clean Tapestries.

Pour boiling water over a handful or
two OF bran Let it stand until tepid
and then plunge The tapestries into it.
Use no soap and 10 not rub. but just
shake the goods UP and dowa in the
liquid Wiring them out. riuss well in
tepid water and hang out in - wind.
When dry. shake them Welt remove
the PARTICLES Of bran.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR sUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

To the Citizens Of Polk County:
Subject to the action Of the Demo-
cratic primary Of 1916, this Is to
announce my candidacy for the office
Of superintendent Of public instruc-
ton in and for the county Of Polk,
State Of Florida. Your support 10
most respectfully solicited.
W. L. CLIFTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY

| hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of tax collector Of Polk
county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary of June 6.
Should l be favored with the nomi-
nation | pledge a continuation Of
the business method and system that
| have already installed in this Of
fee. ]. P. MURDAUGH.
1899
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida:
l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of representative from
Polk county in the legislature, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
C. NJ. TRAMMELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
]. HARRIS LANCASTER

Your support is respectfully So
icited for Prof. R. NJ. Dorsey
shore friends announce him as
candidate for the ONCE Of county su-
.srintendent OF public instruction.
bject to the Democratic primary
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR COUNTY COMMISSIONER

| hereby announce myself can
didate for the office of county COM
missioner from district No. sub
ject to the voters of the Democratic
primary. Your support will be CRATE
fully appreciated.
G. B. MURRELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

am a candidate for the Office of
judge and respectfully solicit
your support. If for any reason you
do not vote for me for first choice,
will appreciate your second choice
vote. Respectfully,
EPPES TUCKER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY. FLORIDA

hereby announce my candidacy
TO succeed myself as clerk of the cir
SUIT court of Polk county, Florida,
subject to the action of the Demo-
cratic primary Of June 6, 1915.
should | be favored with the nomi-
nation | will conduct the affairs of
the office to the best of my ability.
as | have done in the past.
Respectfully,
j. A. JOHNSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

am a candidate for nomination
to the office of county judge of Polk
county, at the approaching Demo
cratic primary, and will appreciate
everyone's support.
KELSEY Bd4ANTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR REPRESENTATIVE.

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for representative OF Polk
county In the legislature convening
in 1917, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary. and II elected
promise efficient and conscientious
service.
REED ROBSON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR

| hereby announce myself . canu'
dat. for the ONCE of Assessor io.
Polk county, subject to the action Oh
the Democratic party. earnestly
solicit the support and votes Oh tne
electors, promising the best service
0. which I am capable should they
honor me with this position
Respectfully,
]. HARRIS LANCASTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
rnn rnnNrY IuDGE

hereby announce my eanaiaacs
~ onice OF county judge Of PoiA
esgaty. Florida. in the coming Dem
osrat., primary IN June. II elected
promise my entire time shah De ae-
-o,sd to said office. and I ask the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
POLITICAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

support CT the voters throughout the
county generally.
, Very respectfully.
NJ. A. WILSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

! am candidate for member Of
the State Senate from Polk county,
subject to the primary Of June 9Th.
Your support will be appreciated.
Respectfully,
OSCAR NJ. EATON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR JUSTICE OF THE
PEACE, TENTH DISTRICT

| am a candidate Ior Justice of the
Peace in the Tenth district, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
maries, and | respectfully ask the
support of the voters for this office.
Respectfully. G. P. WEBB.
1924
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

lam a candidate for the once u
ia. collector for Polk county, SUD
isct to the action of the Democrats
party. and / would appreciate TINS
support of all the voters, promising
faithful and efacient service IL non
ored BY election.
Respectfully.
WERNER G. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
Nothinp to Be Ashamed OF.

A man should never be ashamed to
say he has been in the wrong. which
is but saying, in other words, that he
is wiser today than he was yesterday.
-Pope.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
OF POLK COUNTY

| hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the office OF prose-
eat.u9 attorney Of Polk county. SUD-
feet to the primary election. June o.
1915. and respectfully solicit the
slpport OF all Democratic electors.
Respectfully.
r. B. HUFFAKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
MEMBER OF COUNTY
SCHOOL BOARD

| desire to announce my candidacy
for membership on the county school
board Your support and influence
solicited. w. M. BENlS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
FOR CIRCUIT JUDGE

| hereby announce myself as can
didate for judge of the Tenth Judi
cial Circuit, subject to the action of
the voters at the Democratic pri-
maries
JOHN S. EDWARDS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
J. C. SWIlJDEL

Candidate for county commission
er district No. S. He has served the
neople we'll and deserves reelection.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-04-25
To Freshen Salt Fish.

The quickest and best way to fresh
IN salt 1sh is 0y syaaing it in sour
Mill
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-14
MAY IRWIN HERE DEC. 18th.

May Irwin's first serious dramatic
engagement was as a member of Au-
gustin's famous company. She play
ed constantly with Ada Rehan and the
famous members of this memorable
organization and to the coaching Of
the lamented Daily, Miss Irwin cred
it's her ability as a commedienne.
Miss Irwin left the Daley organiza-
ton to become a star. She made a
phenomenal hit Immediately in her
famous comedy, "The Widow jones'"
This was in 1906. And her dramatic
chronology since then contains one
series of unbroken successes They
have been:
1896-7-"Courted into Court;
~1897-8-"The Swell Miss Fitzwell";
189S-9-"Sister Mary;
lS99-OO-"Kate Kip, Buyer;
~19OO-1-"The Belle Of Bridgeport;
19O1-2-"Madge Smith, Attorney;
19O4-5-"Mrs. Black Is Back;
19O6-7-"Mrs Wilson Andrews;
19O9-10-"Getting q Polish;
1913-14-"Widow by Proxy;
1915-16-"'33 Washington Square"
Miss Irwin will be seen here in the
Of her comedies, "33
Washington Square," with the origin
al New York cast and production at
the Greenwood Theatre, Friday, De-
cember 18th.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-14
THE ASSISTANT SECRETARY OF
STATE MAY RAISE SHEEP.

Washington, Dec. 14-(By Union
Associated Press)-Undobtedly the
Wilson Administration will pay more
attention to the structure of organ
ization Of the department of State
beween now and 1920 than during the
first four years of the Presidents ten
ure of Office. In other words it is
stated that after March A, 1917, more
attention will be paid to fitness for
service than purely partisan consid-
'rations. The list of reported resigna-
MS which now is going the rounds
the newspaper offices includes the
,n-ne Of John E. Osborne, assistant
secretary of state and former govern
O. Of Wyoming. 1t is the first time
any months that the name of the
tant secretary Of state has been
Ter discussion in any way. Mr.. Os-
rne is a friend and admirer of Will
am Jennings Bryan, and although he
) undeniably a man Of large eapa-
ty and an educated, cultivated gen.
ran, 1t is said that his resignation
be accepted and that he will re-
to Wyoming to raise sheep after
sleXt inauguration.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-14
COMING ATTRACTIONS:
THEATRE,
THE HOUSE OF GLASS;" DEC. is.

Gre nwood is to have its first view
Of New York's most conspicuous sue
ces Of last year when "The House
Of Glass" ONE to the Greenwood
Theatre, Saturday, Dec. 16. Local
theatregoers are nc doubt familiar
with the remarkable record Of this
excellent play in the metropolis,
where it ran continuously from Sept
ember last until June at the Gambler
Theatre. 1t was described by New
York critics as a play with a thrill
a minute" and there can be no ques-
ton Of its grip upon the public, who
patronize it so generally throughout
the season. Cohan and Harris, rec
ognized as producers of all that is
best in stage %provender are the spon-
sors for "The House of Glass;" and
Max MARGIN, q young New York coll
legian is the author. This young man
leaped into fame over night through
thsi production, and a number of New
York producers will this year present
new plays from his pen. "The House
of Glass is said to display various
entirely original slants in stagecraft,
and it's popularity. It will hardly be
fair to discount the treat in store for
theatregoers by disclosing the story
of the play, but the fact that it treats
of the career of a railroad president
and his pretty stenographer may be
and the disentanglement of
a tragic situation with Fate DEGREES
for these two, provides the basis for
series of the most thrilling episodes
yet encountered in a stage represent
|
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-14
SIDENT MEETS GOVERNORS

ash ngton, Dec. 14-(By Union
'ociated Press)--An important con-
ence of governors of States opened
re today and not only has President
.lson signified his intention of meet
g the delegates personally, but he
II address the Conference. As far
} possible MI. Wilson will get in
,uch with the state executive and dis
with them state issues that have
bearing on federal legislation. The
will continue in session UNI
i Friday night.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-14
CONTRACT BLANKS FOR SALE.

The Commonwealth Office has for
sale RENT, SHARE and WAGES
CONTRACT BLANKS, BLANK
BILLS OF SALE, PAYROLL
BLANKS, PROM1SSORY and COL
LATERAL NOTES, NURSES REC
ORDS, ETC., in any quantities desired
1t reasonable prices.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-14
T. B. MINYARD
Artesian Well Contractor
Greenwood, Miss,

If interested in an artesian we'll
write or see me and get my prices
on same.
No contract too small or too large
to handle, especially in the Greenwood
territory.