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Evening star., 1916-10-02
Senators to Attend Funeral.

The Office Of the sergeant-at-arms of
the Senate, acting for Vice President
Marshall, with whom it had heen in
telegraphic communication, has sent
kilograms to the following senators in
forming them Of their appointment on
committee to represent the Senate at
the funeral of Senator Clarke:
Senators Robinson, Gallinger, Lodge.
Nelson, Overman. Stone. Brandegee,
Smith of Michigan, Borah. Bankhead,
Fletcher, Smith of South Carolina,
Oliver. Bryan, Kern, Williams, OGor-
man. Kenyon. Ransdell. Salisbury,
Shields, Vardaman, Sherman, Hardwick
and Curtis.
The House will be represented at the
funeral by the delegation from Arkan-
sas.
Thirteen Years In Senate.
Senator Clarke had been a member OF
the United States Senate for thirteen
years. His term would not have ex-
pired until March 3, 1921.
Since the democrats gained control of
the Senate. with the advent of the Will
son administration, Senator Clarke had
held the Office of president pro tempore
of the Senate. He was chosen by party
caucus to fill that Office in 1913 after
a spirited contest. in which his leading
opponent was the late Senator Bacon
of Georgia
He was continued by the democrats
as president pro tempore when the
present Congress opened. This was
Notwithstanding his revolt against the
administration ship bill. which, to-
gether with the republican flibuster
against that measure. caused the bill
to fail at the closing session Of the
last Congress.
Senator Clarke left Washington q few
weeks ago apparently in good health.
In the closing days of the last session
he presided over the Senate, owing to
the absence of Vice President Marshall,
The railroad eight-hour bill, which
prevented the nationwide strike. was
Evening star., 1916-10-02

passed with Senator Clarke in the
chair. He was one Of two democratic
senators. however, to vote against the
measure.
He refused to sign it. He appointed
pro tempore when the bill was pre-
sented at the presiding officers chair
for signature
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

Having received much encourage
ment 10 run. being well known
throueheut the county and having
,ixed here over IS years, without
over holding any county office. |
horsbv announce myself as a candi-
5ata for county tax collector, sub
;.ct 10 the Democratic primary OF
1915.
n elected I promise TO give the
vsrv hest and efficient service posi-
~. 20 safesuard the funds Of Polk
,,rntv coming into my hands, to al
low all OF my property to remain in
- avn name for the protection Of
,nd;ridual taxpayers against any
overeharee which may be made by
nv clerk. person or assistant In my
oace IN addition to giving the Gus
..m.rx bond for the protection OF
.ho county and state. Furthermore
! sball prefer TO give that bond
,hrourh a good substantial and &C
..nt.ble surety company, rather
,b.n 10 jeopardiss the interest OF
,-,anas and citizens By giving bond
.,gnss BY private individuals lou
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
REED ROBSON

| 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 fol
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, 1916-02-29

To the Democratic Voters Of Polk
County: l hereby announce myself
a 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, 1916-02-29
FOE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
OF POLK COUNTY

/ hereby announce my CANDIDACY
for reelection to the Office of prose
cutting attorney of Polk county SUD
iect to the primary election. June o.
1915. and respectfully solicit the
support of all Democratic electors
Respectfully,
R. B. HUFFAkER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR COUNTY ASSESSOR

| hereby announce myself candi-
date for the Office of Assessor for
Polk county, subject to the action of
the Democratic party. l earnestly
solicit the support and votes Of the
electors, promising the best service
OF which l am capable should they
honor me with this position
Respectfully,
J. HARRIS LANCASTER
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
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 l pledge a continuation of
the business method and system that
| have already installed in this Of
fee. j. P. MURDAUGH.
1899
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR STATE AND COUNTY
TAX ASSESSOR

To the Voters of Polk County
Gentlemen hereby announce my
candidacy for reelection to the Of
fice of State and County Tax Assess
or, subject to the action Of the Dem
ocratie primary. If elected | prom
Use a faithful performance of the du-
ties required by this most important
position. l stand for equal taxes Tor
all classes and l earnestly solicit
your votes. Thanking you for your
hearty support in the past, ! remain
Yours very respectfully,
4933 ]. j. BOYNT0N.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

! am candidate for the Office Of
tax collector for Polk county, sub
Jeet % the action OF the Democratic
party. and would appreciate this
support Of all the voters, promising
faithful and efficient service if hon
ored BY election
respectfully,
WERNER G. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
TO THE DEMOCRATIC
VOTERS OF POLK COUNTY

hereby announce my candidacy
for the once of prosecuting attorney
Of Polk county. subject to the de-
eisioa Of the primary election June
{, 1916.
II elected, l promise my EFFORTS
shall be directed towards the strict
enforcement OF the criminal laws
and that | will not be candidate
for reelection
80 EDWIN ". SPENCER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR THE OFFICE
OF COUNTY ASSESSOR

To the Voters of Polk County:
l hereby announce myself car
didate for the office of county tax a.
SCISSOR, subject to the action OF inc
Democratic primary; and will appte-
ciate the support of all electors "no
desire an equalization Of taxes
Yours to serve,
ARNOLD C. ARMIsTEAD.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
uop roUNTY JUDGE

l hereby announce my eanoiu~s :.
for N. once Of county Judge OF PoiA
county. Florida. in the coming zen
osrstie primary in June. II elec'so'
I prsu,s. ray entire tine saaii be Sc
votea "a said once. and ask 1hs
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

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
il elected, he will take as much pride
and interest in the county schools
5226
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR SHERIFF

/ hereby announce myself can
didate for the Office of sheriff oil ron
county, Florida, subject to the %
ton Of the Democratic primary o.
1915. -,
IL honored with the ONCE l VII
render faithful and honorable Sc
via. JOHN R. VIRGINS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
Conscientious Burglar.

A burglar at Wichita returned a
package of cigarettes he had stolen
from home there with the statement
that his conscience would not permit
him to smoke cigarettes Those
Wichita burglars always we're a con-
scientious lot.-Kansas City Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
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
ocraric primary.
Ii 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.
4914 j. G.. OWENS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR SHERIFF

/ hereby announce myself a candi-
date for sheriff of Polk county. sub
iect 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, l will
redouble y efforts to discharge the
duties of sheriff to the satisfaction
of the people. Respectfully,
JOHN LOGAN
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
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 I respectfully ask the
support of the voters for this office.
Respectfully, G. P. WEBB.
5224
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
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 | have done in the past.
Respectfully,
j. A. JOHNSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
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-
tion in and for the county of Polk,
State of Florida. Your support is
most respectfully solicited.
w. l.. CLIFTON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

To the Democratic Voters of Polk
County, Florida
| hereby announce my candidacy
for the office Of representative from
Polk county in the legislature, sub
iect to the Democratic primary.
C. NJ TRAMMELL.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

hereby announce myself as a can
didate for representative of Polk
county in the legislature coavening
in 1917, subject to the action OF the
Democratic primary, and If elected
promise efficient and considerations
service
REED ROBSON
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

| 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 s, 1916.
J. O. WHIDDBN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

| am 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 BI.ANTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

/ hereby announce myself a ran-
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, 1915, and
respectfully solicit Your support
Respectfully
HARRY G. TAYLOR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
r, 4. respectfully So

Your support is respectfully
licited for Prof. R. NJ Dorsey
whose friends announce him as =
candidate for the Office of county SUI
perintendent of public Instruction.
subject to the Democratic primary
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

hiph Prices for Cashmere ShawIs.
Weavers OF cashmere shawls take
two or three years to finish a pair
Of the very finest These shawls
fetch upward of $500 each In London.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES

support of the voters throughout the
county generally
Very respectfully
NJ. A. WILSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
Poienta.

Polenta Is the chief food Of the
poorer classes in Italy. Il is . por-
ridge made usually of Indian meal.
but formerly. and still in the fall, of
chestnut meal 1t is very similar to
our cornmeal mush.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
Hard Stun.

This Is what call story with
q punch in it," remarked the popular
fiction expert "a punch" reioined
Mr.. Growoher. 1t impressed me more
like moonshine liquor"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
J. C. sWINDEL

Candidate for county commission
er district No. 5. He has served the
people well and deserves reelection
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29
FOR MEMBER SCHOOL BOARD

The friends of G. B. Murrell
wish to announce him As a candi-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-29

vote and influence are earnestly SO
licited. Respectfully.
T. A. GOODE.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
new ORLEANS REPORTS
MOST PROSPEROUS YEAR
Closing Twelve-Month Has Record
of Increase in All Lines
of Business.

NEW ORLEANS. December 3o.-New
Orleans in 1916 experienced the most
prosperous year in the city's history.
according to reports from retailers.
wholesalers and manufacturers to the
Association of Commerce and the an
nual report of the local clearing house
association announced today.
An increase of about 35 per cent over
last year in the retail trade was esti-
mated by officers of that organization;
wholesalers and manufacturers esti-
mated an increase of about S3 1-3 per
cent. A considerable portion of the in
crease was attributed to higher prices.
New Orleans bank clearings for 1916
totaled 3S1.O73,094. exceeding those
of last year by s4oS.907.51S, according
to the official announcement. This was
the largest years total since the clear
ing house was established in 1885. The
former record year was 1912, with total
clearings of S1.05S.354,962. The total
clearings for this month. S114.731.172.
established new record for a single
month, and exceeded December last
year by S65,O05.746.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
CANCELS BIG MORTGAGE
AS CHRISTMAS PRESENT
John d. Rockefeller, Jr., Donates
100000 to the Young Women's
Christian Association.

NEW YORK. December 30.-John d.
Rockefeller. jr.. Cancelled mortgage
of 100000 on the West Side Neighbor-
hood House in this city, conducted by
the Young Women's OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
ton, as a Christmas gift, it was an
nounced today. The property was pur-
chased from Mr.. Rockefeller in 1914
and <e33, 800 had already been paid
Because he was satisfied with the uses
to which the property had been put.
Mr.. Rockefeller said in letter, he not
only Cancelled the mortgage, but re-
stored the money that had been paid.
'It is with a sense of deep JOY and
satisfaction that 1 turn over to your
splendid organization" the letter read.
this property, to the early develop
ment of which l gave so much time and
thought. And there is formulated
within me the earnest prayer that at
this point in our great city there may
be permanently established a verltable
stronghold for young women. place
in which they may find shelter from
opportunity for wholesome amusement
and friendly intercourse, which all
human beings crave, and inspiration to
higher living and unsel'ish service for
Others as there shines into their
lives the Christ spirit which is the
only real bulwark against temptation.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
ADDRESS LOCAL SOCIETY.
John z. Bruce and A. Schomberg
Talk on Race History.

A talk on the organization of the So
ciety for Negro Research and its COL
lection of valuable books and manu-
scripts from Africa and the West In
dies was given by John +. Bruce of
New York city. president of the So
ciety. before the Afro-American His
tory Story Telling Association. Thurs
day afternoon. at the residence of Mr.
and Mrs. Edward Scott. 72s Girard
street northwest. The aim of the So
ciety is to gather information relating
to the history of the people of the con-
tinent of Africa.
A talk also was given by Arthur
Schomberg of New York city on the
black people of Porto Rico. Mr.. Schom-
berg Is a Porto Rican by birth. and is
employed by a New York bank to
translate the Spanish and Portuguese
letters received.
Mr.. Bruce and Mr.. Schomberg were
the guests Of the Afro-American His
tory Htor1 Telling Association. which
ID in1ePea1ed In the collection and dis
Summation oS race history
Evening star., 1916-12-31
RAISE $4,41O TO AID
AMERICAN AMBULANCE
Former Ambassador David Jayne
Hill One of Speakers at Re
cent Meeting.

An address by former Ambassador
David Jayne Hill, an appeal by w.
Emory Pottle, at one time an ambu-
lance driver in the war zone. and
thrilling moving pictures were fea-
lures of a meeting for the benefit of
the American ambulance field service
which was held recently at the resi-
dence of Mr.. and Mrs. William Cor
coran Eustis and at which the sum of
s4,410 was raised The funds have
since been sent to the committee in
charge in New York.
A statement showing the source of
some of the various items making up
this sum is as follows: Mr.. and Mrs.
Frederick Atherton gave an ambulance
Cor cost of one). s1.soo; Mrs. George
Tod Ford contributed, $1,000; Truxton
Beale, $500: William c. Eustis, s305,13;
Miss Cornela Aldie, 5000; Miss Mar
garet McVeagh. 800, and Mrs. f. D..
White. s25; seventy-five copies of the
Friends of France were sold for $3.50,
and the remainder ($730) was paid in
sums varying from 81 to SIS for ad-
mission tickets.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
APPLICANT FOR CHARITY
STEALS HAT AND ESCAPES

Here is a candidate for the title of
the meanest thief of the Yuletide sea-
son.
He appeared one night just before
Christmas at the door of a charitable
institution in Northeast Washington
which feeds more really hungry people
in the course of a year, perhaps, than
any other in Washington.
Tin starving, boss" he whined to
the doorkeeper, man whose heart is
so soft that he is entirely untitled for
the job he holds.
He looked the part" says one of the
good sisters who run the institution,
and so the doorkeeper, bidding him
wait, went off in search of something to
prevent the threatened tragedy.
When he came back the man was
gone and so was the doorkeeper's best
brand-new hat.
The famous character who is alleged
to have stolen the money out of the
blind mans cup was, at least. not ex-
pecting any favors from his victim.
Evening star., 1916-12-31

Capt. Z. z. Steever, Sd, U. S. A, who
has been connected with the High
School Cadets here for the last few
months. by order of the War Depart
ment. in accordance with the national
defense act" has been transferred to
the Central Department., where he is to
take up the organization of cadet regi-
ments at a number of points in the
middle west. including Chicago.
Lieut.. Norman Butler Briscoe. U. S. A,
has been designated by the War De-
partment to fill the place here in Wash
ington. which is being vacated through
Capt Steever's transfer. School officials
express deep regret that Capt. Steever
had been ordered away from Washing
ton, but extended a cordial welcome to
Lieut.. Briscoe.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
Clean Up the Plaza!
.itar of The Star.

To the Editor of The Star:
I would like to ask the friends of
washington Beautiful if some way
cannot be devised to clean up the un-
slightly appearance of things between
the Union station and the Capitol? Is
II possible that another inauguration
crowd will be compelled to look upon
that nightmare? AS every one knows.
first impressions are often lasting, and
in this case thousands of visitors will
return home forgetting the millions
spent on the beautiful buildings and
parks, only remembering the dumps
adjacent to the Capitol. Is there no
way to have the courts condemn those
old shacks belonging to the Baltimore
and Ohio Railroad Company, tear them
down and settle the money difference
later on? Let us get together and see
if something cannot be done before
March 5. W. 5. GRAHAM.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
TO MEET JANUARY 5.
Call for Board of Governors oi
Retail Merchants Body.

r. P. Andrews, president of the Re
tail Merchants Association. has called
a meeting of the board Of governors
of that organization for Friday, Janu-
ary 5, at 2 pm, in the rooms of the
association in The Star building. This
is to be the final meeting of the board
prior to the annual meeting, and it is
expected that business of Importance
will be brought before the governors.
President Andrews is at work on the
annual report. This will show a large
increase in the service rendered by the
association to its members, it is ex-
planned.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
BOARD SPLIT ON EDISON
BATTERY IN SUBMARINE
Majority and Minority Reports by
Members of Naval Body Give
Differing Views.

The majority and minority reports of
the naval board appointed to investi-
gate the question of storage batteries
for submarine boats after the disaster
to the E-2 at New York, forwarded to
Congress by Secretary Daniels, show a
wide divergence of opinion regarding
the efficiency of the Edison battery,
with which the E-2 was equipped.
Lieuts. c. NJ NimtZ, Z. ID. McWhorter
and Cecil Y. Johnson joined in a ma
jority recommendation that no Edison
battery be installed in any of our sub
marines until further tests have shown
that their disadvantages have been
overcome"
Evening star., 1916-12-31
Talks on Reclamation Results.

an immense area in the west and a quar-
ter of a million sturdy and self-reliant
people are living the projects and
building up prosperous communities. ac-
cording to w. I. Swanton OF the United
States reclamation service. who lectured
Friday night on the work of the reclama-
ton service at a meeting of the Mems
Club of the Falls Church Presbyterian
Church. Mr.. Swanton also said that $780,
900 900 annually in wealth is being added
to the assets of the nation by the activi-
ties of the settlers on the twenty-five irrl-
cation projects of the reclamation service.
Evening star., 1916-12-31
WATCH NIGHT MEETING.
Sons of Jonadab Plan Entertainment
Tonight.

: The Independent Order Sons of Jona-
dab has arranged for a watch night
meeting in Pythian Temple for this
evening. Refreshments have been pro-
vided and an entertainment of songs
and speeches arranged for every min
ute of the evening until the bells ring
in the new year.
The committee in charge comprises
Grand Secretary f. w. Sanderson,
Grand Chaplain Donald F. Leslie, Mari k
Reiley, John Mangan. John C. Foster,
z. w. Major. Philip Weber. George F..
Qurand. John r. Mahoney, Sam De
Nedrey. Thomas w. Scott. c. A. b.
Boyd. jr.. and others.
William J. Haner of Baltimore and
Capt John c. Daley are expected to be
present and make addresses
Evening star., 1916-12-31
Capt. Burd's Statement.

Capt. George E. Burd, senior member
of the board, and industrial manager of
the New York yard, filed dissenting
report saying: Il believe that of the
three types of battery tested by the
board, the Edison battery is the best
adapted for use in submarines
A full explanation of the reasons be-
hind each report is included in the cor
respondence sent to Congress. In every
respect noted except in generation OF
chlorine gas the majority report finds
the advantage to be with lead-type
cells as opposed to the Edison type.
Both produce hydrogen gas, but while
the majority of the board found that
the Edison battery produced hydrogen
in excessive" quantities.. Capt. Burd
believes this dif1culty can be met by
Intelligent handling and that the dan
ger of chlorine gas from the other bat
terry is more to be feared.