davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-17
REACTION F0LLONR
 SELLING MOVEMENT
Rains Cause Slump in Prices Close l to ) Points Under Liverpool Was Good Buyer During First Hour.

New York, May 16.-Benefcial rains in the Eastern belt were fol- lowed by a considerable selling move ment in the cotton market here this morning, but after easing off to 12.85 for July prices steadied on covering and rebuying by people who had talk en profits on long cotton last week. July rallied to 12.92 and closed at 12.91, with the general list closing steady at a net decline of l to points.
 Cables were relatively steady and the market here opened steady at an advance of ? points to a decline of points with the near-months showing gains.
 Prices almost immediately eased off under scattered local selling and liquidation.
 A number of private reports, indi- eating beneficial rains in drouthy sec tions, served to encourage reactionary sentiment and the general list worked about to 10 points lower during the middle of the morning. Liverpool was good buyer during the first hour, absorbing a good many contracts and the market steadied around 12.96 for October and 1913 for December or about $2 per bale under the high level of last week.
 One of the more prominent local spot houses was credited with selling October and December freely, but was a buyer of July and the failure of the rain news to bring out more general pressure, probably led to some covering during the afternoon. At any rate, prices rallied some or $ points from the lowest with trading becoming less active and fluctuations comparatively narrow during the late session.
 Cotton closed steady.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-17
EFFORT TO SECURE
 NOMINATION FOR MAJOR

Little Rock, May 17.-It is reported that an effort will be made in the Democratic State Convention to se- cure instructions for Gov. Elliott w. Major for the Vice Presidential nomi- nation. Some of his representatives are expected to attend the convention and the Major propaganda is being quietly pushed throughout the state.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-17
SENATOR ROBINSON TO
 RESIDE IN LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock, May 17-Senator Joe T. Robinson has resumed his resi- dence in Little Rock, at 1900 Mar shall During the last two years the house has been occupied by Gov. Hays, who recently vacated and re- moved to another in the same neigh borhood. Senator Robinson is now at home, recuperating from a long, se- we're strain of Congressional duties.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-17
BORDER SITUATION
 MORE REASSUSING
Now Understand II. $. Motives, Says General Scott
 -Carranza Government Mak-
 ing Effort to Control Bandits.

Washington, May 16.-An optim- istic view of the Mexican border situ- ation was laid before President Will son and his cabinet today by Secre- tary Baker, after a long conference with Major General Scott, chief of staff. Mr. Baker said General Car ranza and his advisers understand the motives of the Washington govern ment better than ever before, as a result of the conference at El Paso between Generals Scott, Funston and Obregon. He said that tension along the international line has greatly re- faxed.
 General Obregon entered the con- ference fearful as to the purpose of General Pershing's swift march deep into Mexico in pursuit of Villa. He said Mexicans did not believe that so large force was in pursuit of one bandit and his handful of followers. He said Mexicans believed the expe- dition a step toward intervention by the United States.
 Generals Scott and Funston con- vinced Obregon, and through him, General Carranza, that President Will sons announcement of the purpose of the expedition told the whole story. Generals Scott and Funston convinced Obregon, without making any pledges as to when American troops would be recalled.
 The change in General Obregon's views was indicated by promises he made at the conclusion of the confer ence, promises approved by General CarranZa and which he is now carry ing out, according to reports from army officers and consul officials in Mexico.
 MexicO's Promises. ..
 It is these pledges which are inter preted as forming an unwritten agree ment, They include the following:
 That 10000 picked troops under General Trevino, the ablest of the Carranza field commanders, occupy and police the territory about Parral, the southern limit of General Per shing's drive, and in other districts where there are no American troops.
 That an effective psvroi be thrown about the Mexican side of the Big Bend region of the Texas border to head off the Glenn Springs and Bo- quillas raiders.
 That every effort be made to liber- ate Deemer the American storekeep- CT, captured and carried away by the bandits.
 That no troops will be moved from the forces in Sonora state through Pulpito Pass to operate in the rear of General Pershing's force.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-17
BANK OF COMMERCE
 INCREASES CAPITAL

Little Rock, May 17.-The Bank of Commerce has become one of the big financial institutions of the South. Its capital was increased yesterday from S100,000 to $3O0,0O0. The increase is paid out of the surplus and undivided profits, which amounted to $275,000, and the surplus will thereby be re- duced to S75,000.
The Prescott daily news., 1916-05-17
PERCY WAINWRIGHT
 CONVICTED. PARDONED

Little Rock, May 17.-Percy Vain wright was convicted in Sharp county recently on a charge of assault and battery, and fined $50. Yesterday he was pardoned.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
The Age of the Flag


Whether we date from the first
common flag of the thirteen original
colonies, first unfurled over Washing
tons headquarters at Cambridge,
Mass, Jan. 2,1776, or the Stars and
Stripes, adopted by an act of congress
June 14,1777, the flag of the United
States can justly claim to be the old
est among the ensigns of the nations
of the world.
1t antedates England's royal stand
ard, established in 1901; the flag of
Spain, adopted in 1885; the French
tri-color, decreed in 1874; the existing
flag of Portugal, selected in 1880; the
flag of the empire of Germany, which
represents the sovereignty of four
teen distinct flags and states, estab-
lished in 1870; the Italian tri-color
the recent flags of China and Japan
and the colors Of the South American
states, which have been modified gen
orally from our "Star Spangled Ban
ner."-El Paso Herald.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Town Built on Potash

Holland, Neb., from a little railroad
siding a year ago, with two or three
cars standing on the track, has grown
until it has been placed on the rail-
road maps as full fiedged town, ship
ping out thirty cars day. Holland
promises to grow still more.
1t is on account of potash and it's by
products. The fields at Heffiand are
the only ones in the United States
where the almost pure article is found.
In Utah and southern California,
where the mineral is taken from kelp
beds, the cost of reducing the pure
potash from the vegetable matter
makes the marketable product expen-
sive.
Here is found an almost pure ar
ticle that necessitates nothing but
pumping, boiling and drying, when it
is ready for the refinery, where it
brings the heretofore unknown price
of $500 a ton. A Chicago packing
company has contracted for the en-
tire output of the town for five years
Omaha World-Herald.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
The Oldest Living Thing

Towering a giant among giants, the
oldest living thing that connects the
present with the dim past, majestic IN
its mien, it's dignity and its world old
experience, the General Sherman
tree" is the patriarch of the Sequoia
National park of California. 1t was
already 1000 years old when Christ
was born. In the ages when the known
world was rocking in the throes OF
the Trojan wars and the time that
history tells us marked the exodus OF
the Hebrews from Egypt, this great
est of Sequoia gigantea was Hour
ishing sapling of some twenty or thir-
ty feet in height.
The General Sherman" was discov-
cred in 1879 by James Wolverton, a
hunter. and named by him in honor OF
General William T. Sherman. 1t tow
ers 279.9 feet into the sky; its base
circumference is 1923 feet; it's
greatest diameter 36.5 feet, and 1t
has developed a diameter of Ut feet
at point 100 feet above the ground
National Geographic Magazine.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Social Side
TARPON SPRINGS

Mrs. A. E. Allemand gave a fare
well party at her home Friday after
noon, in honor of Miss Marceline ALE
mand, who left for her home in Ocala
this morning. Ice cream, canteloupes,
cakes and soda pop were served.
Those who enjoyed the afternoon with
Miss Marceline were:
Miss Ruth Craig
Miss Aleitha Coachman
Miss Christie Clayton
Miss Emily Meres
Miss Elizabeth Pinder
Miss Lucy Bell Davis
Miss Lura Fay Pierce
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Good Remedy.

Borax is the most efficacious remedy
we know for the removal of ants and
reaches. Do not moisten it, but mix
it in powdered form with gum CAM
phor if you can stand the odor of the
latter; if not, use the borax alone and
sprinkle the mixture thickly over the
closet shelves and into all the cracks
which seem infested. 1t Will take
several applications.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
NOTICE

is hereby given that all materials fur
nished and labor done upon the build
ings now being built for us on Tar
pom avenue, in Tarpon Springs. Flor
ida, must be sent and done with the
approval of the owners, and the own
ers will not be responsible for any
materials furnished for said buildings
or labor done upon same without the
order and approval of the undersign-
ed owners.
D. A. ALISSANDRATOS
GEORGE N. CRETEKOS.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
LauqhabIe Mistake.

A very popular preacher once had a
brother so much like him that few
people knew one from the other. One
day he went to see his aged parents,
and, the occasion being some family
festival, he expected his brother to be
there likewise. On entering the room,
he stepped forward to greet his broth
er with all the heartiness which long
separation engendercd, and found,
from mirror at the other end of the
room, that he was Offering his hand to
himself!
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Mrs. l. J. Belcher and daughter,
Mary, returned this morning from
Knoxville, Tenn, where they visited
relatives. Miss Birdie Srygler, sis
ter of Mrs. Belcher, accompanied her
home for a several weeks visit.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Protection From Lightning.

A slate roof on house helps a lot
to protect it from lightning. Sheet
metal roofs, metal ornaments of size
and gas or water pipes, if close to the
rod, are bad. They may divert the
course of the lightning bolt. In all
such cases the rod system should be
connected with the roof or with inte-
rior metal work, even though the lat
ter be only q tainnhone wire.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Mr.. and Mrs. Walter Topliff arrived
Friday from Cedar Keys and other
coast points. Mrs. Topliff will re-
main in the city while Mr.. Topliff
makes his trips.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Good Workmanship.

Customer--"You know that coat /
bought of you? We'll, when buttoned
it the first time it split down the
back" Clothing Dealer-"Indeed? 1t
must be, then, that the buttons were
sewed on too strongly"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Mrs. Fred Lopez and daughter Eliz-
abeth arrived here last night from
Asheville, N. c., and spent the day
with Mr.. Lopez. They all will go to ST.
Petersburg tonight, which is their
home.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Mrs. Forest Wise, who has been Wis
iting her mother, Mrs. B. G. Coach
man, left last night for her home in
Palatka. Miss Aleitha Coachman ac-
companied her for visit of month
or six weeks.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Misses Frances and Esta Fulton
have returned from Clearwater, where
they visited their sister, Mrs. R. F.
Wyatt.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Charles Dobbins, depot agent of the
T. and G. c., spent Thursday and Fri
day in Tampa on business in the in
terest of the railroad.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Trinity NJ. Il. Church

trinity NJ. II. Snurcn
Sunday school 10 a. m. Subject,
"Paul at Thessalonica and Berea."
Acts 17:1-15. 7. ]. Petzold, superin-
tendent.
Sermons II a. m. and 1880 p. m.
Epworth league 6:45 p. m. Topic,
"Pulverize the Grog Shop" When?
Why? How? Hab. 2:1-15. Esten
Albaugh, leader.
w. F. M. S. will be entertained at
the home of Mrs. 0. Cadwallader,
Tuesday p. m.
Choir rehearsal Wednesday 6 p. m.
Prayer meeting Thursday 7:30 p. m.
JOSEPH ANTLE, Pastor.
All Saints Episcopal Church
| Corner Crosse and Tarpon Aves.)
L. G. FOURIER, Rector
Second Sunday after Trinity.
Holy communion, 7:30 a. m.
Sunday school 9:45 a. m.
Holy communion and sermon 10:45
| a. M.
Evening prayer and sermon, 7:30
o'clock.
Morning subject, "The Being of
God"
/ Evening subject, "The Kingdom of
God"
/ Churchmen, strangers in the city
and the public are cordially invited to
all of our services. Come and enjoy
the hours of worship with us. Special
invitation to men. Good music.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Mrs. C. L. Lutz and two children,
who have been visiting here, left Fri
day for their home in st. Petersburg.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

c. johnson of Seven Springs motor
ed to the city Friday and spent the
day on business.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Mrs. William A. McMullen and
daughter, Miss Evelyn, of Largo, are
guests of DIR. and Mrs. A. P. Albaugh.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Miss Marceline Allemand, cousin of
Mr.. and Mrs. A. E. Allemand, left
this morning for her home in Ocala.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Miss Alice Quinn left this morning
for her home in Inverness, after a
three weeks visit with Miss Gray.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Miss Lena Mickler left today for
Trilby. She has been the guest of
Mrs. R. G. Woods.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Edgar Ferdon of the Sunshine CITY
is in Tarpon Springs on business.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Fred Beckett of Clearwater spent
Friday with his brother, John Beckett.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Frank Kaber of Sutherland was in
the city today on business. .....
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01

Troy Rhea was business visitor
from Sutherland Friday.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
HOTEL ARRIVALS

The MadOle-
Griggs Walker st. Petersburg.
R. H. Omohundre, Lakeland.
F. N. Price, Lakeland.
j. j. Halderman, Lakeland.
w. w. Heath, Lakeland.
D. A. Strand, GAINESVILLE, Ga.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
M arpntt SprtnyH
w %-%
1as ann Outs
Changed Wilson's adv.

j. r. Durrance motored to Tampa
yesterday.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Methodist Church, South

1000 a. m. Sunday school. DR.. H.
B. Pattishall, superintendent.
II a. m. Sermon by pastor.
$50 p. m. Epworth league.
The evening service is the union
service at the Universalist church.
You are especially invited to our
services.
SANKEY F. STEPHENS, Pastor.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Presbyterian Church

presbyterian SHufcH
Sunday School, international les
son, 1000 a. m.
Divine worship, with sermon, HOO
a. m.
Evening service, union with other
congregations in Universalist church,
sermon by Rev. Alfred Evenden, 1880
O'Clock.
Wednesday evening, prayer meet
ing, 1880.
All are cordially invited to attend
these services.
ALEXANDER LINN, Pastor.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1916-07-01
Snnhau Srrutrea
at Ghurrhea Grrf
Baptist Church

Baptist Church
Sunday School 10 a. m. j. w
Alderman, superintendent.
Morning sermon by the pastor IL
o'clock.
$40 p. m. B. Y. P. U. Hiram Bal
lard, president.
7:30 p. m. Union services at the
Universalist church. Sermon by Rev,
Alfred Evenden. f~
Wednesday, 1880 p. m. prayer serv-
ice.
Friday, 7:15 p. m. Choir practice.
Everyone is given cordial invi-
tation to come to our church home to
worship.
ALFRED EVENDEN, Pastor
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
DIR. RICHARDSON AT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
 WILL PREACH ON %HELI''

Following the discussion of last Sunday evening when the pastor. of the First Presbyterian church describ- ed what a man might know about Heaven, MT. Richardson will present this Sunday night the other side of the picture and suggest what lines of knowledge may be open to us as to conditions described in the word ''Hel1.'' It is very @asy to ignore some Of the facts that the world holds, yet in these times of world disaster, many men are reconsidering their belief and these discussiops are for the benefit of such men.
 The evening service will be preced- ed by organ recital beginning at 2 o'clock. MT. Joyce will take his themes from Norway and Sweden. The music of the far north having a most appealing note.
 The church is always glad to vel come newcomers. It is situated at the corner of State street and Myrtle ave nue.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
LECTURE ON FAMOUS
 PAINTINGS AT CAPITAL

A specially attractive program is planned for the Pheasant Sunday Evening at Park Street Congrega- tiona1 church this Sunday.
 Rev Gerald H. Beard. who has lately visited the Capitol City will give an illustrated address on Charles Sprague Pearce's famous series of paintings, in t'The Hall of the Family '' These paintings are in the Congress sionaI Library building, and will be shown in reproduction, the several pieces, including besides the Family, Labor, Rest, Study, Recreation and Religion.
 Pictures will also be shown of the Congressional Library and others of the fine buildings of Washington, with views of the city itself. some of it's principle avenues, and Washington's s Mount Vernon home and tomb.
 After the lecture, a friendly hour will be spent in the rooms below where a program of delightful music will be heard and the1 adies will en- certain the guests of this home church gathering.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
ABIGAIL sEELEY COMES.

The funeral of Abigail Seeley, wife of John w. Combs was held from her late home on Honeyspot road, Strat- ford, at 2=3O o'clock yesterday after noon. Rev. Daniel M. Lewis, pastor of the Newf1eld M. B. church of this city conducted the services which were1 arge1y attended. Numerous floral tributes were banked about the casket. Neighb ors among whom Mrs Combs had lived for 25 years, acted as bearers, Stephen Lewis, John Tres ser, Patrick Fellows and Julius Morkes. Burial was insLakeview cem- etery.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
ARTILLERY PLAYS IMPORTANT PART
 ON MEUSE RIVER

Berlin, April The main head Vossische Zeitung sends the following report on the advance of the Germans at Ma1ancourt:
 ''T49e thunderous work of the arti1- Iery against Ma1ancourt was a, prelude for a successful resumption of infan- try activity west of the Mouse. Con tinuous artillery fire suddenly con- tinued to gigantic violence and like an immense thunderstorm the explosions rattled unceasingly across the rolling countryside. They sounded as if a huge depot of ammunition had ex- ploded, detOnating thousands of shells in apparently endless series After several hours the terrible melody sud- denly ceased and the assault was made successfully but with slight loss to the Germans. The German position west of Verdun was improved by this ad- vance at Malancourt! The Germans were able to press into the village it. self and to reach the first row of houses on the northern side which were the most strongly fortified
 II had an opportunity later to in spect the booty so far taken in the VerdUn battle. The quantities of weapons, munitions, uniforms and supplies of all sorts which are ac- cumulating here are inca1cuIabIe
 Slightly wounded men who had been lighting west on the Mouse de- clare that the struggle was severe. They seemed surprisingly fresh and were in jocular humor, although they showed plain the effects of the struggle through which they had just passed"
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
Posing As Federal Agents, Pair Try
 To Rob Dwelling

Two men in the disguise of secret service men and armed with revoIv- CTS and clubs,s approached the home of Edward Bramon, 107 Reservoir avenue at II o'clock last night. They demanded entrarNce of Bramon, saying they were secret service men He refused to allow them in
 One of them broke the glass on the front door and turned the kew in the lock from the inside They entered but their efforts were resisted by three boarders and Bramon and his son. The son was struck a, heavy blow across the chest with a. club. The burglars then fled. The police have a description of them
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
Alderman Would Have Draw Bridge
 Over Cedar Greek

At the meeting of the common. coun- Gil Monday night Alderman Renchy will introduce resolution proposing draw bridge over Cedar Creek con- meeting Howard avenue with Barnum Dyke. Such a bridge would be of lit tie use if South avenue will be closed in compliance with the petition of the Crane Co. On the other hand AL dermap Renchy claims that many men now employed at the Crane fac tory and other South End plants live in the West End, and are obliged to walk about mile out of their way empIoym ent.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
CHRONIC CONSTIPATION

Constipation leads to many other diseases. It poisons your system. up sets the stomach and liver; has 8 bad action on the heart and blood which causes the skin to become yellow and 1eathery. You lose your energy and action. A bottle of Leonardi's Liver Aid is the right remedy for chronic constipation, inactive liver, bilious ness, f1atulency, ehilIs, pains, aches, taundice, indigestion and all disor- ders of the liver, stomach and bowels. Delicious to take, gives a healthy and natural action to the liver. Being purely vegetable. it contains no harmful caIomel or injurious drugs A fine tonic for the entire system. Get bottle from your druggist to- day. soc; or HindIe's Drug Stores, e87 Main street and 9O9 Main street. Adv.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01

on the mad ventures which led to the gaIlows. RiePs first rebellion in Mani toba was quickly Suppressed, and the leader was forgiven. When he fo- mented a second insurrection among the Indians of the Northwest the Ca nadian government was not inclined to mercy, and RieI was hanged at Re gina. In this case, too, the death of the rebeIlious outlaw aroused bit ter condemnation of those responsible for it the French Canadians holding that Riel was insane. A similar plea might be made for all those who war on society.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
SPEAKERS FOR
 MONDAY SERVICES

For the second week of the noon day Lenten services at the First Meth odists Episcopal church the following will be the speakers on Monday and the succeeding days: Rev. William Swanson; Rev.eJ. A. Gardner, pastor of Advent Christ church; Rev.. J. G. Sadt1er, rector of Christ Episcopal church; Rev. G. H. Beard, pastor of Park Street Congregational church, and Rev. H. A. Davenport, pastor of Peoples Presbyterian church. The meetings begin promptly at I2:30 and last only 20 minutes.
The Bridgeport evening farmer., 1916-04-01
ELLA HOLLAND.

Ella, widow of Michael Holland, died at her home, 1912 Main street, stratford, last evening. Mrs. Holland was 49 years old. She is survived by six daughters, the Misses Miriam. Anna, Ella, Til1ie, Veronica and Susan Hol- land, and a son, George Holland. The body will be sent forb urial to Free land, Pa, in charge of Undertaken J. H. Carroll.