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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

dence-inviting face, was talking to q
tired-looking man.
And this is the first rain you have
seen in four years, My dear sir.
where have you been?"
I've been where there's no mois-
ture but frost" responded the man.
Its a miserable place up there to
live. madam" he went on. Il would
not send my worst enemy to Alaska.
My friends were sorry to part with
me, but glad to see me get away-glad
to see any one leave that awful coun-
try"
Il hope you brought fortune back"
said mis- companion.
Not L" The man smiled grimly
Gold is not piled up in the streets
there as we foolishly believe before
we go to see. | am small man, yet
my hands" he held up pair of brown
hands with enlarged joints and palms
my hands are large. Work hard
and grinding made them so. And 1t
was worse than useless. Besides
she" He caught himself up.
You left some one behind?" His
listener hazarded
my sweetheart" he answered. but
she never wrote to me after her peo-
pie sent me away | suppose they per-
suaded her to marry another. l should
not have come back, but was home
sick for better things"
And you are going-where?" she
supplemented
my work for will O. the wisp. to
begin all over again"
Your train, madam" The maid
lifted the travellers bag.
Good bye and God bless you. my
son." she said. You will write to
me? l, |. too, am alone in the world"
She passed on. He turned for last
look. Celia who had listened, clinch-
ing her hands until the nails cut into
her delicate palms, looked straight in
to the mellow brown eyes of Buell.
Searcy. The room whirled before her.
Searcy reached her in one stride.
"Celia-is it you? Why did you not
write to me?" quivered on his aston
ished lips
Il did" she faltered, three times.
Buell.. and when you did not answer. |
thought, o Buell.. thought you were
dead"
And II thought some rich man
had claimed you Has he, Celia?"
The girl flushed A rich man asked
me to marry him last night, am to
answer MIN this evening
The mans worn face grew shade
paler. Il never expected to see you
again haven't any right to say a
word for I've come back as poor as
went away. but now that | find you
free. Celia don't tell me"
Her soft hands hurt under the grip
of his strong ones. People were star
ing at them.
81 must go home" she said, drawing
her hands away gently; the rain is
over and the sun is out"
He slipped her arm in his and look
ed into her eyes.
II want to know" he persisted. as
| she drew him hastily toward the
| street, III the sun Is out for me or
has set forever. Celia, you were will
ing once to take me penniless would
you be willing now?"
Celia smiled through the tears that
sprang to her eyes.
81 would" she said simply, without
any ones permission this time"
And Searcy wished that the travel
ing public could be blotted from the
face of the earth that he and she might
be for one instant alone together
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
FOR SHERIFF

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for sheriff Of Polk county, sub
ject to the action of the Democratic
primary election, June 9Th. If 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
CT the people. Respectfully,
- JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

l 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 l 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, 1916-03-20
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY

l 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 | be favored with the nomi-
nation l pledge continuation of
the business method and system that
| have already installed in this Of
fee. j. P. MURDAUGH.
4939
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of prosecuting attorney
of Polk county, subject to the de-
cision of the primary election June
6, 1916.
If elected, l promise my efforts
shall be directed towards the strict
enforcement of the criminal laws
and that | will not be candidate
for reelection.
.514q EDWIN W. SPENCER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
FOR MEMBER SCHOOL BOARD

The friends Of G. B. Murrell
wish to announce. him as a candi-
date for member of the County
School Board of this district.
He is a cordial and efficient bust
ness man, liberal and public spirited.
Having given much time and interest
to the city school, they believe that
if elected, he will take as much pride
and interest in the county schools.
1925
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

| am a candidate for judge of the
County Court of Polk county, subject
to the action of the primary election
June 9Th. I respectfully ask the con-
sideration of the electors of my quail
ifications for this office, and will
deeply appreciate their votes and
support.
EPPES TUCKER, JR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
FOR JUSTICE OF THE PEACE

| am a 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,
j. P. THOMPSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
Inquisitive Hostess.

Small Girl entertaining her moth
er's caller)-How is your little girl?
Caller-I am sorry to say, my dear,
that | haven't any little girl
Small Girl latter a painful pause
in the conversation) How is your
little boy?
Caller-My dear, / haven't any little
boy, either.
Small Girl-What are yours WON.
ans Home Companion.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY, FLORIDA

l 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, 1916.
Should l be favored with the nomi-
nation l will conduct the affairs Of
the Office to the best of my ability.
as I have done in the past.
Respectfully,
j. A. JOHNSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
HCUTING ATTORNEY
or POLK COUNTY

announce my candidacy
ion to the once of prose-
rney Of Polk county. sub
primary election, June 6.
respectfully solicit the
all Democratic electors.
ully.
h. B. HUFFAKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

TAX COLLECTOR
,s.o take this method of
~, my candidacy for the
~ collector Of Polk coun-
= the action Of the Dem
uH AIRY.
, ! with this once. it will
+" earnest desire to render
effective, efficient and
b. ice.
and influence solicited.
lily yours,
n J.. C. OWENS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
REED ROBSON

| hereby announce myself can
didate for representative in the next
Florida legislature, subject to the
vote of the Democratic primary to
be held on June 6, 1916.
J. o. WHIDDEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
& AND COUNTY . ;.
!; M ASSESSOR

Issrs Of Polk County;
1aI hereby announce my
'sior 10 election to the Of
= and County Tax Assess
ITO the action Of the Dem
mary II elected I prom
III performance Of the du-
I'D By this most important
stand for equal taxes for
and I earnestly solicit
y. Thanking you for your
port IN the past. l remain
~ respectfully.
]. j. BOYNTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
Identifxinu AeropIanes.

At the height of 1000 feet all aero
planes look very much alike, and
troops would be liable to fire at their
own machines when they passed over
head were they not all decorated with
an emblem to proclaim their nation
atty.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
To Remove Insect in Ear.

II an insect gets into persons ear
the person should lie down at once
on the opposite side and have the af-
fected ear filled up with sweet olive
oil. which will probably kill the insect
and cause il to float to the part OF
the ear where it can be picked out.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
TO THE VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

| am a 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, 1916-03-20
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

l 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, 1916-03-20

|upport h respectfully So
or Prof. r. NJ. Dorsey,
|iends announce him as a
for the once Of county SUI
emit Of public instruction.
} the Democratic primary.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
FOR JUSTICE OF THE
PEACE, TENTH DISTRICT

am a candidate for Justice Of the
Peace in the Tenth district, subject
to the action Of the Democratic pri-
maries, and l respectfully ask the
support of the voters for this Office.
Respectfully, G. P. WEBB.
1924
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida:
l hereby announce my candidacy
Polk county in the legislature, sub
ject to the Democratic primary.
C. M. TRAMMELL
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
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 BI4ANTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
: PUBLIC INSTRUCTION

: PUBLIC MSTRUCTION
sens Of Polk County:
:, the action Of the Demo-
airy Of 1915. this is to
y candidacy for the Office
,ndent OF public instruc-
for the county of Polk.
orida. Your support is
fully solicited.
w. 4. CLIFTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
UNTY TAX COLLECTOR

UNITY TAX COLLECTOR
candidate for the office Of
tor for Polk county. sub
9 action Of the Democratic
l l would appreciate this
I all the voters, promising
nd encisnt service If hon.
ection.
fully,
WERNER q. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
COUUTY ASSESSOR

: COU0xx AH0GCSUh
y announce myself q candi-
the Once Of Assessor for
IT.. subject 10 the action Of
ocratio party. I earnestly
3 support and votes Of the
promising the best service
/ am capable should they
with this position.
kfuily.
HARRIS LANCASTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
bR COUNTY JUDGE

by announce my candidacy
|nce Of county Judge OF Polk
florida. in the coming Dem
Fimary IN June. II elected,
my entire time shall be de-
said once. and I ask the
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

hereby announce myself as can
didate for representative of Polk
county in the Legislature converting
in 1917, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary, and If elected I
promise efficient and conscientious
service
DEEn DnDC0N
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

support of the voters throughout the
county generally.
| Very respectfully,
M. A. WILSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20

|EYannouncs myself a can
WE once Of sheriff Of Polk
lrida. subject to the ac-
= Democratic primary Of
ETd with the once | will
|Ahful and honorable SER
- JOHN R. VIRGINS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
G. EWIlDEL

for county commission
No. s. He has served the
7 and deserves reelection
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-03-20
OFFICE

OFFICE
OF COUNTY ASSESSOR
:ers Of Polk County:
' announce myself a can
the ONCE Of county tax as
,ject to the action of the
. primary; and will appre-
yupport Of AL electors who
equalization Of taxes.
, serve.
tNoLD g. ARMISTEAD.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
MEN ARE TALLER IN MORNING
Marine Examiners Say They May
Measure Half an Inch Moro
After Breakfast.

Washington, d. C.-Men are taller
in the morning than in the evening,
medical examiners for the United
States Marine corps declare, and the
applicant for enlistment who IL of
medium or small stature has a bet
ter chance just after breakfast to
meet the height requirements than at
any other time during the day.
The discs Of cartilage between the
vertebrate of the backbone yield con-
siderably to the pressure due to the
weight Of the body, when it is erect,
and expand themselves while the body
is in a recumbent position.
This effect may amount to as much
as half an inch in the case of a heavy
man of say five feet ten inches in
height, according to the marine corps
medical examiners.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
SHOT IN HEART, RECEIVERS
Grafton successfully on Wound.
cd Soldier.

London.-The proudest wounded SOL
der in London 10 the man who has
Just had jagged piece of shrapnel re-
moved from his heart by an operation
that has excited the greatest interest
among doctors.
The shrapnei. whose edges might
have torn through the adjacent tissue
on any exertion OF the sufferer. was
lodged in the pericardium. in a posi-
ton apparently so inaccessible that 1t
was thought inadvisable to operate
The patient was able to leave his bed.
but was obviously permanently unfit.
Then an Australian surgeon suggest
ed how the operation could be per-
formed It involved most intricate
surgery and at the end the shrapnel
was to be picked out by the surgeons
delicate fingers. The soldier. who IL
we'll on his way to complete recovery,
now cherishes a mounted piece of
shrapnel destined to- become an heir
loom.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
INITIATION FEE, ONE HOG
Lodge Now Owns Porclne as Resuf
Of Offer and Acceptance In Jok-
ing Spirit

Albany, Ore.-A pig was the unique
initiation fee which Walter Miller, Jr.,
paid to join the Knights of Pythias
lodge here. So. as the result OF an
offer and an acceptance in a joking
spirit. the lodge now has a good hog
which is worth more than the Gus
tomary initiation fee. Miller had ex
pressed desire to join the lodge and
was signing an application for mem
bership when he asked the amount OF
the initiation fee. I've got lot OF
good hogs and will trade you one Of
them for my initiation fee.' he re-
marked Jokingly, and members Of the
lodge promptly accepted the offer. He
volunteered later to keep the hog and
feed 1t free Of charge until the lodge
desired to sell It. and this he ID do
ing.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
A. Thirty Cents.

The local policeman may have
weighed 300 pounds; 1t Is even con-
ceivable that he weighed an additional
80. He stood on the village square.
motioned the tranic in various direc-
tons. With a backward wave Of his
palm he babe the New York man in
the Limousine pass before him. But
the driver did not understand: he
stopped his car.
go around! Go around!" shouted
the keeper of order.
Haven't got enough gasoline" re-
piled the New York man, as he
dashed forward.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
No Faiss Teeth.

Many words OF housewifely wisdom
had her mother impaired to the fair
young bride on all subjects from man
aging husbands to tackling tramps.
And some of them were now being
put to the test.
He was a particularly dirty-looking
specimen, but he had told the tale
with the pathos of an expert. The
youthful house mistress felt touched.
but determined to follow her mothers
precepts.
Now. my son." she said when he
had finished, II will give you some
thing to eat II you will take that
chopper"
"Oh, mum, shan't need IT," the
tramp treasured her. my teeth are
all right" - Pittsburgh Chronicle
Telegraph.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
Good Old Circus Band.

In the American Magazine Is story
BY Henry Wallace Phillips in which
he says: You take . circus band !;
they don't 60 piking along-one. two,
three-every man with his little
note, right there. like q gold-darned
steam engine. No. sir! The circus
band 10 there to make a joyful noise.
and II does It. II one Teller happens
to be . tribe late or early with his
contribution, nobody looks scornful at
him. He's q good Teller. just the
same, % long as his wind holds out. /"
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09

which he performed In the early oays
at Ypres.
Volunteers had been called for to
remove the debris Of 4 house which
had been shelled and which had bur
led . number OF officers. including q
general Pierre offered himself and.
under frightful Smelling by the Ger.
mans. he helped to bring out the vic
Tins safely.
Again, at Notre Dame de Lorette
he obtained this mention in army or
ders: OF a remarkable bravery and
full of spirit. he led infantry troops
which had been deprived of their Off
GERS Then later In order to be near
Jean, he succeeded In obtaining q po
sition in the aviation service.
Recently he went out with an air
squadron to chase enemy aeroplanes.
He pursued and brought down an ad
versary. but as he was coming back
he saw suddenly come up behind him
a powerful German machine which be-
gan to fire on him with a machine gun
at close range.
Pierre 10 Wounded.
Before he could turn and face the
enemy he received a bullet in the arm
which cut an artery. As II was i'm
possible for him to continue the fight.
he headed downward. losing blood rap
idly. He succeeded In landing near
where his brother was and fell OK.
hausted. Some soldiers carried him to
the ambulance.
Jean at the time was in the air and
after he had finished the career Of a
large German aeroplane he descended
and learned that Pierre had been
wounded. Almost crazed with grief.
he obtained an automobile and rushed
to the ambulance and found Pierre In
the receiving station in the rear OF the
Verdun lines and he took him in the
Due. Then he went back and within
a couple Of hours performed one Of his
most brilliant exploits in the air.
"A colonel who knows Jean told me
that he met him the other day in Paris
and. touching him on the shoulder.
said: Jean, they can't give you any
thing more. You have the military
SAooo Win ocNeh udIb Nhc
medal and the Legion of Honor. Real
ly, there Is nothing more that you can
receive. You are going to live on now
without any prospect Of reward
NO replied Jean. that is not my
view. It is true that they may not
have anything more to give me. but
on my part can still go on working to
be more deserving of what they have
already given me-
Was not that a charming remark
for a boy who Is fighting for his coun.
try?" asked the proud mother Of the
most-talke ed of airman In France.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
BLACK SNAKE RUGGED JAN
Woman, Annoyed by Reptiles Partial.
lily, Writes "FInis" With
an Ak.

Going to q cupboard Mrs. Ella Nor.
ton Of oliver. Pa, saw what she b.
lieved to be piece Of rope. wound
about crock of jam, but closer In
vestigation proved II to be . large
blacksnake. Now Mrs.. Norton II mot
particularly frightened Of snakes. but
she does object to their taking libsr.
ties with her jam closet.
Procuring q double-bitted AZ from
the wood pile she carved the word
"Finis" deeply in the anatomy OF the
reptile. It proved TO b one OF the
blue racer species and measured nvs
feet.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09

IN the month before. the war began
Their. went to Crotoy to become trained
as an air pilot He had not time to
begin his work when the hostilities be-
gan and Jean had to come back to
Lyons.
Was Rejected at First.
army both here and at Bordeaux. but
could not succeed, as he was too
young. You are too small a boy to
fly they told him invariably. and poor
Jean was heartbroken, but he Is OF an
obstinate nature, and he induced SEN
ator Lacroix. friend of the family. to
obtain for him admission to the avia-
ton service at Saint Cyr.
"A few days after his arrival there.
however. the school was transferred
and Jean was again in trouble. By
new exertions he succeeded in being
sent to Bron. but he found there was
no activity whatever. and finally at
Christmas he was allowed to go to the
front. He was given a few weeks
then. on his very first fight, he
brought down . large German ma
chine.
Since then they tell me that air
fighting has been q daily matter with
him and that his exploits are almost
innumerable. and that the military au.
thorities have officially given credit for
the destruction OF eight enemy ma
chimes. as careful investigation had
proved that at least this eight have
been entirely destroyed as a result of
his work.
Il no longer tremble for him. | rea-
lie that the death which he might
meet in this way Is not dreaded or
even feared. France will be all the
dearer to me, even II have to lose
my boy in his present work.
They say that it is the cradles
which attach US so closely to our coun-
try. No. 1t Is not the cradles. but the
tombs. One can carry OF the cradles
into other countries. but the tombs
remain. I do not tremble for my son,
but have a certain feeling of pity for
those whom he brings down.
PItIes the Victims.
"One day I said to the twins. The
poor DEVILS speaking of the enemy
Jean simply shook his head without
saying anything. but Pierre corrected
me by saying the villainst'
Il saw Jean recently in Paris
where he had gone to get a new aero
plane. We went out for q walk and
as he wore all his decorations. people
looked at US and was very happy,
said to him. Tell me what you do II
Verdun'
what can | tell you, mother? he
replied, and that was all he said about
his aviation work. 1t was from the ma.
chinists that obtained the news re-
garding all his movements, and, al.
though l have more love for my boys
than pride in them. still. must admit
that am very proud Of Jean and OF
Pierre.
"Of Pierre people have not yet heard
as much as of Jean, because he has
followed a rather different line since
the war began. He was accepted as q
volunteer in the infantry service al
the very beginning and he was award
ed a decoration for q brilliant deed
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
FRECKLES'


There's no longer the slightest need OF
feeung ashamed of your freekles. the
prescription othine-doubie strengths
guaranteed to remove these homeiy spots
SIMPLY get of othine-doubls
etrength-from your druggist. and apply .
niue OF II night and morning and you
ehouid soon see that even the worst freckles
onee have vanished entirely. 1t 10 seldom
that more than one ounce 10 needed to COM
Hietey clear the skin and gain beautiful
clear complexion
Be sure TO ask for the double strength
oehine. as this 10 sold under guarantee OF
money back u 1t fails to remove frscklea-
AAv.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
you MAY LOOK YOUNG
~ Keeping Your Complexion Young
With Cuticura. Trial Free,

The Soap to cleanse and purify. the
ointment to soothe and heal. These
super-creamy emollients do much to
keep the skin clear. fresh and youthful.
- we'll as to keep tho hair in q live,
healthy condition and the hands soft
and white.
Free sample each by mail with Book
Address postcard. Cuticura, Dept. L,
Boston. Sold everywhere.-Adv.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09
Practical Philanthropy.

Cant you help me little, mister?"
whined the measly mendicant. I'm
trying to raise the price of ticket to
Woppykasook. I've got q brother-in-
law there. and"
Out Of consideration for your I'M
fortunate relative" replied J. Fuller
Gloom. II will not give you q cent
Judge.
The Dolores star., 1916-06-09

F'eaS'H0 motneT.
will you dance this dance with
mef"
Mother has forbidden me to dance
with you"
But she Is out OF the ROOM"
80 1t wouldn't be any fun. When
she comes back I'll give you . dance"