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El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17
The Need Of Flood Control

When it rains in the southwest If often rains by the
barrel-a thoroughgoing dOwnpour which turns shallow
washes into rapid creeks and larger canyons into rivers
often causing damage at unexpected places
These summer freshets frequently work great INJURY
TO the roads as one near Douglas few days ago. which
destroyed four miles of costly highway including con-
crete bridge 1t is estimated that 100000 Will be re-
CURED to repair that stretch Of highway and install an
adequate drainage system
Such accidents are happening at various times
throughout the southwest The state highway between
Tucson and Florence been frequently washed out IN
places as has also the famous Roosevelt road In the
ella valley of Arizona another form of destruction IS
occasoned by the freshets the erosion OF val
liable farming land along the river banks More than
one farmer has from 10 to 80 taken from hlm
and carried down stream the form Of silt during
single storm.
The same conditions as regards highways obtain IN
New Mexico The Canine Real, north of Albuquerque
to Las Vegas often hard hit by floods as IS also the
road from Santa Fe north to the Colorado state line
The state engineering department is greatly troubled
BY the damaging these and other roads, though efforts
ale being made where possible provide darnage sys
TENS.
The thought occurs that little of the nations money
quantities which appropriated by the congresses
for rivers and harbos often with no successful results
might better spent federal aid to main state roads
and for the controlling Of desert streams which now tear
through high priced farming land.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17
nv HOWARD l. RANN.

the slightest interest in those present,
then carefully busting them off and
LAYING them away for another trip
There are said to be still in existence
doughnuts witch came over in the May
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

Senator Sheppards stenographer who addressed let
fer TO "El Paso New Mexico" either extremely lg
norant extremely careless extremely facetous or ex
tremely wise-it hasn't been decided which 1t would
have been bit accurate, perhaps, to make tna
address read EI Paso Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17
MOTHER JONES.

Editor FL Paso Herald:
would like 10 ask Mr. Justicus
which citizens Mother Jones's mes
sage would not be of interest 20
Pa1t-Ars LAWYERS. and street railway
corporation or the working people2
Mrs Trina Bjorner-
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

evening II occurs TO him that those
elected TO serve him and his cocitizens
are more interested in the welfare d
others.
Nelson Herman
2901 Copper street
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

The Wilson administration has wonderfully stimulated
the average man to work longer and harder to earn mora
money to keep up with the hugely increased cost OF nv
ing which the Democratic party pledged to lower
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17
Wilson, The Early Riser

Every morning at o'clock an alarm clock rngs IN
the white house and doesn't turn out the cook but
the president of United States President wilson mas
become the bonafide early riser of Washington Inc
president prdes himself his regularity IN obtaining
nine hours Sleep he must be going to bed about
o'clock. -,
Rising at 5 then he gets early start at his work,
saving he can work better the early morning than
after the heat of the day has begun to make itself te
He has his work practically completed by midday iuncn
time.
After that with the same inconsistency that marks
the rest of u.s. the president goes cut IN the neat as
daning the sun, for good hard game of golf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17
T ETTERS to THE
IL HERALD

(AII communications must bear the
signature of the writer, but the name
will be withheld IL reQuested)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

Battery A. Rhode Island field artillery is to have
UNIQUE organization forum" where soldier may ap-
pear and unburden himself of all the complaints ne may
have against the army 1t will be less injurious to the
service than writing the papers back home and perhaps
bring about good results for not all the COM
plants are unfounded At any rate It VIII give every
man chance to get it off his chest which viii act as
a relief and make him contented soldier IN the
future
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

Mention was made in these columns day or two
ago of the uncertainty of ures. 1t has just been IL
ITstrated BY Jury at Nogales Arz which, after six
aienists had pronounced insane, at once brought
in verdict declaring him sane.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

Benson Ariz, little gO-getter of town, has real
lied one of its ambitions securing canning factory
employing so people.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

New York mans dog strayed away. He sent his
daughter to find the dog The dog home, but not
the daughter He should send the dog to find the
daughter making the chain complete
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

Ordering 25 900 troops to the border day and the
next day ordering them stay where they are reminds
one of some of the things Mr. Hughes has been saying
recently about the administrations policies
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

Eight ministers are "rooes" at Plattsburg training
camp Almost enough to form that church militant we
hear about now and then
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

The Midland Reporter carries inspired headline
reading: prices paper for newspapers sour1ng
Sourng is the word and sourng the prices undoubt
edy especially the disposition of newspaper pub
fishers.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

When someone mentions typical American soldier,
why do we always think of Irish sergeant?
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

The president has decided not go speaking tour
in pursuit of Hughes He has longing to head punt
tive expedition.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

A soldier shot at church bell and the bell tOlled
on him.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

If tn rich spent as much as those who
run in debt we couldn't take care O. tn
business. tn sport shirt leaves no doubt
about tn Adams apple crop
copyright National Newspaper servies)
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17
Ell PAsO.S MORALITY.

permanently effect a cure Here's
hoping. Mr.. Cuss. sam W. smith,
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1916-08-17

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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
STOCKING ORANGE COUNTY
LAKES WITH TROUT

Orlando, Jan. 13-Black bass to
the number of several hundred
thousand took up their residence in
Lakes Hardman and Kuhl yester-
day as a result of efforts of local
citizens. The shipment from the
government bureau of fisheries ar
rived this morning.
Capt. ]. w. Wilmott secured the
twenty gallons for which he had
applied and carried them to Lake
Hardeman, stocking that lake. Sew
eral gallons were secured by c. e.
Saunders and placed in Kuhl lake :.
The bass range from a few inches in
length down to pretty minute speci-
mems.
Dr.. Green is soon to secure ship
ment of small mouth bass, sun trout
and perch which will also be placed
in Lake Hardeman. The stocking
of the lakes should result in two or
three years time in their teeming
with fish.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
OFFICIAL MINUTES
MEETING OF CITY
COMMISSIONERS

Lakeland, Fla, Jan. 10, 1916.
Adjourned session of the City
Commissioners with Messrs. Cox,
Bassett and Weeks present.
Minutes of Jan. 10 were read and
were approved.
Communication from. Attorney
Erickson relative to paving certifi-
Gates suits was read, and his bill for
$137 60 was ordered paid.
Petition from the Morning Star
requesting that it be made the Off
cial organ of the city, and that the
city printing be given that paper,
was on motion granted; and the
Lakeland Morning Star was desie-
mated as the official organ, and the
city printing for the year 1916 was
ordered given said Morning Star
Petition of the Lakeland Auditor
ium Association through commit
tee. and of the date of Dec. Z. 1917.
requesting that damages in the sum
OF $1,000 done the Auditorium by
water from Main street and Massa-
chusetts avenue, was laid over 70,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
The W. C. 7. U.
Met With Mrs Webb Yesterday

The executive committee of the
W. c. T., u. met with Mrs. G.. p.
Webb yesterday afternoon and held
very interesting meeting. The
business session was called to order
by the president, Mrs Webb, and
plans for this year were made and
the special work of the different SUI
perintendents was given considera
ton. A social hour then followed
and delicious refreshments of sand
wiches, salad, and tea were served
by the hostess, assisted by Mrs. Hill
da Peterman. Those who were pres
ent were Mrs G. p. Webb, presi-
dent Mrs. l.. +. Amidon. secretary;
Mrs. R. K. Clark, treasurer, and
the superintendent, Mrs ] w.
Turner, Mrs. j. W. Layton, Mrs.
H. j. Anderson, Mrs. G. G. Wilson,
Mrs. w. S. Greer, Mrs. H. b.
Morse, Mrs. A. c. Shaffer and Mrs.
Hilda Peterman.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
SITE PURCHASED
FOR LAkELAND'S
Government
BUILDING TODAY

The transfer of the Waggoner and
Trammell properties at the corner
of Tennessee avenue and Lemon
street was made this morning to the
government, the sum of S15,50O be-
ing paid over to Mrs. q. B. Tram
NELL and Mrs. C. w. Waggoner, the
former receiving $500 and the lat
tier $1,000. Of this amount $500
was paid by the government and S.
600 was paid by nearby property
owners and others interested in hav-
ing the government building located
on that site.
The site purchased has frontage
of lao feet on Tennessee avenue and
122 feet on Lemon street. Mrs.
Wagner did not sell her entire
lot, having retained "a feet.
An appropriation of $4,000 for
the lot and building was made two
years ago, but this money has never
been set aside, and therefore is not
available for the erection of the
buildins. The citizens of the city
should now get busy and take such
steps as will insure the action of
Congress in this matter, in order
that work on the building might be-
gin at not far distant date. As
, Lakeland has grown to such an eX-
tent since. the. appropriation was
made, efforts should be made to Sc
cure an appropriation of 100000,
in order that the city may get a
building commensurate with her i'm
portance and continuous growth,
and we believe steps looking to this
end will be promptly taken.
The transfer of the property was
made through the law office of Rog-
ers e Spencer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
In Society
E Mrs, W D Galloway
entertained Y. s. Clnh


Mrs. ". d. Galloway gave a lovely
party at her home yesterday after
noon IN honor of the Y C,,,h
iOers' entertaining them with
'helr 1avorite diversion, rock The
reception room, dining room and IL
Diars Oh this spacious home were
thrown open to the guests and wero
: 'iS'icaiiy decorated with festoon-
ing oi red, white and blue in honor
oi the approaching birthday of Rob-
eft T. Lee. A portrait OF this fam
GUS nero was hung above the man
tel and draped prettily with flags
After the members and invited
suesls arrived they spent the after
noon most pleasantly engaged with
rooA and social converse.
The hostess, assisted by Mrs
bennett and Mrs. Love, who wore
gowns OF white with req girdles, and
coIsase bouquets OF violets, then
served delicious salad course. fol-
lowed with ice cream and cake in
patriotic colors, eacn cake being or
naHented with small flag which
was presented the auests as favors.
After the refreshments were served.
Mrs. Galloway distributed cards.
adorned at each corner with a small
bouquet OF riolets tied with red rib
Don' upon which was printed Co
lumbla, the Gem OF the Ocean, =
those present singing this stirring
song with much enthusiasm.
This was one OF the prettiest at
fairs oiven in honor OF the club, and
those who attended declared that the
afternoon had been most pleasantly
spent.
The club members who were pres
ent We're Mrs. Edwin Spencer, Jr.
Mrs. Guy Toph, Mrs. W. Detwiler
Mrs, Malcolm Waring, Mrs. Thos
Cardwell, Mrs w NJ. Beyis, Mrs
S. NJ. Bass, Mrs. George Peterkin
Mrs. + b. Terrell, Mrs. Walter
Bates, and the invited guests, Mrs
c. D. Clough, Mrs. Geo. Watson
Mrs. w. G. Norvell, Mrs. W. I.
Mcliwaine, Mrs. Harry Edmonson
Mrs. 4. o. Cason. Mrs. f. A.
Grether, Mrs. F. p. Bennett, Mrs
w. +. Hampton, Mrs. II b. Good
rich, Mrs. f. G.. Tweedell, Mrs. G.
w. Love, Mrs. Hendry Of Black.
shear, Ga, Mrs. R. d. White and
Miss Georgia Pelham.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
STATE BANK EL[CTS
OFFICERS; CAPITAL
STOCK TO Be RAISED
TO 100000

The directors of the State Bank
held their regular annual meeting
in the rooms of the bank yesterday,
at which time the following officers
for tho coming year were elected:
President-A. II. DeVane.
Vice President-E o. Flood.
Cashier-W. w. Chase.
Assistant Cashier-W. f. Reid.
Directors o. Flood, w. ID.
McRae, ID. II. Sloan, A. II. DeVane
and A. b. Hull.
President DeVane Is of the firm of
DeVane & Hull, of Fort Meade, we'll
known phosphate magnates, and it
is with pleasure that we note that
he has moved his family here, and
will be actively identified with the
banking institution of which he is
the head.
Mr.. e. o. Flood. the retiring
president, who has been the guiding
spirit of the institution ever since it
was established, desired to be re-
lieved of some of the responsibilities
that were weighing heavily upon
him because of press of his extern
sive interests in other lines, and
therefore becomes vice president. He
will still retain both an active and
advisory interest in the bank, and
will keep in close touch with all it's
affairs, and as heretofore work dill
gently for it's success.
Cashier w. w. Chase has been
engaged in the real estate and au-
tomobile business at Fort Meade
He brings to this responsible posi-
tion valuable business experience and
very pleasing personality, and will
win friends for the institution.
Mr.. w. F. Reid was retained as
assistant cashier, which position he
has filled admirably, and Mr.. Tai
mage Haynes remains the efficient
bookkeeper.
The capital stock of the bank was
increased from $4,000 to 800, 900,
this important step being considered
justifiahle on account of the prog
ress of the community and the en-
cOuraging business outlook With
new blood, enlarged capital, and the
policies of the management of its
many successful years perpetuated,
the State Bank enters upon its new
year under most favorable auspices.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
LET US KEEP THE
GOOD THINGS AT HOME

What is the matter with Lakeland
that she should be so DESTROYS of
helping promote and develop the in
terests of surrounding towns and
country while her own beautiful ter
ritory should lay untouched by the
hand of advancement? We all know
and it is acknowledged by all who
come here that Lakeland is the most
beautiful spot in Florida, or any
State in the Union and the grandest
place of all for tourists to spend
either winter or summer. The eli
mate is ideal. Railroad facilities are
all one could ask for, good roads I'M
eXcelled and in short right here you
have every requirement for pleas
ure resort and an ideal place for a
home. You business man and pro
moters, why not get busy and devel-
op what you already have at your
doors? Build your golf links at
home. Also tennis and any other
pleasures common to the sunny
southland. Why subscribe hundreds
or thousands of dollars to build such
attractions six miles from Lakeland
and nearer other towns than our
own. An old adage says, Charity
begins at home" Why not build up
your own town and adjoining coun-
try and let others do the same, and
when you have a good thing, keep
it and take care of it.
READER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
TALKS AT GRACE ENGLISH
LUTHERAN CHURCH ON
THE PLAN MADE PLAIN

Thursday evening services are be-
ing held at the Lutheran church, at
which time the pastor is giving in
structive addresses on the general
topic, "The Plan Made Plain" God S
plan of salvation is sometimes not
so plainly understood, and trouble
some questions arise in the minds of
many. In an honest search for the
truth many are led farther away
from the truth as it is in Gods word
by self-seeking men and false sys-
tens, although Il the same time
using that word as basis of the
search. These Thursday evening
talks propose to make the plan of
salvation plain. The services begin
at 1880 o'clock. and will not last
over forty-five minutes Friends and
strangers are cordially invited.
The following are the subjects of
addresses based upon Gods one-plan
of salvation in Christ Jesus:
The Bible Knows No Other
Plan
The Ten Commandments Know
No Other Plan.
Faith Knows No other Plan
Prayer Knows No other Plan
Baptism Knows No other Plan -
THE Lords Supper Knows No
Other Plan. 4"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
F. h: THOMPSON
ELECTED Y. N. c. A.
correspondent

Lakeland now has an official rep
resentative of the Florida State
Youag Mems Christian Association
in the person of Mr.. Frank IL.
Thompson. He was selected last
night at meeting of the local COM
mittee, DR.. w. NJ. Bevis, chairman,
which was organized about Dec l,
70 assist o. E. Maple, the State Sec
rotary in his work in this commun-
ity.
Mr.. Thompson's official title is
corresponding member of the Florida
State Y. NJ. C. A. His duties are
principally to secure information
concerning young men who move
from Lakeland to other cities in this
State or other States and to forward
this information to the Jacksonville
office of the State Association. 1t
then notifies representatives of the
Young Mems Christian Association
in the city or college to which the
Lakeland young man is going, ask
ing them to become acquainted with
him and to introduce him to the pas
tor of the church of his choice.
The State Association office will
also notify Mr.. Thompson Oh young
men moving to this city whenever it
has such information
Mr.. Maple states that he feels
that the State Association is very
fortunate in securing the services of
Mr.. Thompson for this work.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

The fact that Robert Hood Bowers
who wrote the score of Peggy from
Paris" and THE Rose Maid" is the
composer of the music of THE Red
Rose" will give some idea of the
brilliancy of the numbers. The
past two seasons failed to produce a
song which met with more favor
than did Bohemia" which may be
regarded as the feature number of
THE Red Rose" The piece will be
given here in its entirety with the
.largest musical cast ever seen on the
local stage. 1915
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

A unique enterprise is that just
inaugurated by Mr.. James c. Rog-
ers, recently of Miami, a brother OF
Attorney d. o. Rogers. Mr.. Rogers
has opened in the Bower building
an establishment for the distribution
If pure. fresh coffee. which he i'm
,orts direct from South America, in
he green state, blends, roasts with
IN electric machine for the purpose,
and grinds by machinery also ope-
rated by electricity The coffee is
known as the Club House brand,
and will doubtless prove very popd-
lar, as it will be absolutely fresh ana
of finest quality.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

a rare treat to the people of Lake
land. Rev. Fooks is a man who is
especially interesting and there will,
no doubt, be a large crowd at every
service. Rev. Callahan, the able pas
tor of this church. is himself an
earnest, forcetul speaker. and always
has message for his hearers, and
the revival under the leadership OF
himself and Rev. Fooks will no
doubt be the means of winning many
souls for Christ.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

r. A. l.. Potts, who has been
nt for the past ten months in
nta, where he has been connect
With the L. w. Rogers Grocery
in the capacity of clerk, is ex-
ed to arrive in Lakeland this af-
oon to be the guest of his moth
Mrs. G.. E. Hawkins, at her
e on South Virginia avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

The Lakeland Feed store is offer
ing some splendid inducements to
the buyer of feed, flour, etc. in their
display advertisement which IS ap-
rearing daily in Tho Tel"5r inns
progressive firm is doing an excel
,Ant business and " an aggressive
campaign of adyertising they expect
~ make 1916 a banner year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

Iessrs. G.. H. Allied and U. V.
son have purchased the Bright
Tn store of Mr.. w. X. Folks
will conduct same in the future.
management are progressive
mess men and will no doubt con
the business in such a manner
b make it highly successful.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
FOR SALE

Two-acre truck and fruit farm,
one mile east of depot, six room resi-
dence, good barn, 100 citrus trees,
one half acre berries. Can make this
place pay expenses of winter visit
and rent for good price balance year.
1916 j. A. PERRY Owner,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

Iiss Annie Cargill Mayes, who
been visiting relatives and
lds in various points in Georgia
Alabama for several weeks.
arrive home tonight. She will
ccOmpanied by her aunt, Mrs. W.
sanders, and little Frances San
of Elba Alabama.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13
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ADJUSTMENTS
:. . . . . 9 . . . O . .
THE MILLIONAIRE BARy

AL bho 4
Who stole the Millionaire Baby?"
That was the question which arose
in the minds of all the characters in
the six reel Selig Red Seal Play,
The Millionaire Baby" to be shown
at the Majestic theater today, as
soon as the little girl, upon whom
they all had a claim, disappeared.
Those who see the picture will
doubtless be as much at sea as to
who the guilty one is as the char
acters themselves are, for all the
skill and stage craft known to mo-
ton pictures have been exerted in
the clever working out of this film.
1t is with a thrill of delight that
the audience will solve the mystery
at the same moment it is explained
on the screen.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

'ilbur Johnson, the young son of
and Mrs. w. Fiske Johnson, is
pusly i'll, having been confined to
bed for several days. The best
ical attention and trained
|e, Miss Gates, are in attendance
lis bedside, and the many friends
he family earnestly hope there
soon be a change for the better.
|e Mary Louise johnson has also
quite i'll, but we are gratifiel to
that she is now able to sit up.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

apt. l.. WI. Malsby and wife
, returned to Lakeland after a
Is absence during which time
!. Malsby has been in charge of
lran & Overstreet's plantation
Dawson, Ca. Both are glad to
back in Lakeland and their host
riends are delighted to have them
|ome again.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

Miss Alma NJ. Lyon, of Elkins, w.
is spending the winter with her
I,e and aunt, Mr.. and Mrs. Shir-
6 Grantham, on Ingram avenue
yistabula street.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-01-13

RS. Lyman P. Amsden, of At
,, organizer of Junior Civic
ues, is addressing the Woman S
here this afternoon. Mrs. Ans
was met at the train last night
pc president of the club and sew
members and taken to her stop
place in an automobile, where
was offered the hospitality of
club while in the city. This
(ing she was given an automo-
ride and she will be given an
ride this afternoon An in
fl reception in her honor will
p the club meeting this after