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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Of basketball, played on the
burt on Haynes-Johnson lots
Enciana Club and High School
\ night, resulted in a score
in favor of the High School
Nh teams played well, there
humber of real good plays
The High School boys did
p work, showing that they
good coaching. The Poinci-
an all-star team and did
fging, although lacking in
The game as a hold was a
ctice game for both teams.
Den H. Baskin acted as UNI
as there was no referee, he
rtempt to call ordinary fouls.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

h Mrs. Eugene Hethering-
Ettle daughter, Lillian, ar
! afternoon from Jackson
|gend the Christmas holt
their parents, Mr.. and
b. Hetherington.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
COMMUNITY XMAS
Tree TO Be BIG
EVENT TONIGHT

Il
community Christmas Tree, the ladies
OF the Womans Club and a corps O,
able volunteer ASSISTANTS having been
busy all day in making the arrange
ments which are now practically com
peted. Two large and symmetrical
trees have been erected in the Park
and these have been wired by the city
and 40 electric bulbs have been hung
from them ready to spring into many.
colored lights when the signal is given
at 8 o'clock tonight.
The following is the program:
/ Illumination, 500 p. m.
Music-Moose Band.
Invocation-Rev. F. HI. Callahan.
Chorus-"Joy to the World"
Joined in by all.
Greetings-Mayor John F. Cox.
Children's Chorus-"S Shine Out. O,
Blessed Start"
Greetings from the various organ
Iizations contributing to the move
ment, as follows: Woman's Club,
Mrs. Guy W.. Toph; Elks, Hon. H j..
J. Drane; Masons, Mr.. c, G. Tram
NELL; Woodmen, Hon. Epps Tucker,
IJr.
Greetings continued: For the K.
|of p, Mr.. ]. R. Boulware; for the
Odd Fellows, Mr.. F. E. Ellis; for the
o. r. c., Hon. o. M. Eaton; for the
Moose, T. P. Berry; for the Poin-
fciana Club, Lloyd Hooks.
Children's Chorus Merry Mer-
Try Christmas.
Arrival of Santa Claus, and the
distribution of gifts.
Santa Claus will arrive in an au-
tomobile and he will be assisted in
distributing his gifts, etc., by the
following gentlemen, acting pages
DR.. w. S. Irwin, w. L. King, w. T.
Sammon, DR.. H. w. Watson, DR. y.
Earl Pollock, B. s. Franklin, Clyde
Trammell, Talmadge Haynes, H. L..
ESwatts, r. E.. Lufsey, J. M. Jer-
kins and w. T. McIwaine.
Prof. c. M. Jones will have charge
of the children, and Mr.. w. H. Smith
will be chairman of the committee
having the general arrangements in
charge. The pages named abeve
should be on hand some time prior te
s o'clock. Members of the various
fraternal organizations are also asked
to be on hand to assist in handing ou1
the gifts.
The following is q list of the do
nations received by the Woman'l
Club for charitable purposes, includ
ling both the Community tree ant
the other charity work. The list doe,
mot show the names of several indi
|viduals and institutions who donat
ed literally, for the reason tina
these contributions were mad,
through the 'Elks' Lodge, the amour
subscribed by the latter being mad'
UP of special donations by member
IOf that organization:
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23


|obert HI. Polk with her lit
Pobert Eugene Polk Of Mem
fn., accompanied by her
Fiss Lena B. Henderson, Of
Tenn, arrived Friday ev-
Miss Henderson, who has
Of botany at the University
fssee at Knoxville, will be
Of Mrs. Polk and her
Mrs. Eugene Conway during
hys at Lone Oak Grove. near
Mr.. Polk expects to Join
p the holidays.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
In regard to the petition present.

In regard to the petition present.
ed before the Common Council, Dec.
81, 1915, regarding East Parker
street, it was given by names of the
much greater majority of the prop
erty owners and residents of that
street, instead Of one person, as the
reading of the report of same might
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Mrs. s. M. Stephens, &C.
by their niece and neph-
Marie Miller and Rogan
Norfolk, Va, have arrived
nd from Titusville, where
ems has been the past three
Tipping his fruit. Mrs.
has been at her old home
nile, Tenn, since early in
Ter, where she has q large
!, which, like her home
be show place of that Sec
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

\ ". H. Jacksonv has been
\ from Co. d to First Ser
Inc Supply Company, which
ktion which will interest his
Isds.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

L. Graham, wife of the
b of the Southern Express,
morning for Gainesville,
! will be. the guest of her
bring the holidays.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

4. Harnly will reach home
noke, Ala, this afternoon
he holidays with his fam
Harnly has been making
successful deals in real
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

BITE Booth and Miss McCord
Eeir guest their cousin, Miss
McCord, of Fort Worth,
% will be here for the win
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

pos. X. Cureton, of Way
be down to spend the holi-
\ his family. Mr.. Cureton
Pnt of a bank in Waycross,
taken up the duties of his
there, but his family will
to Waycross for the pres
until Mr.. Cureton can per-
arrangements, The hand
ENton home on Florida ave-
|dvertised for sale in this
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

hers and daughter Sarah
led in the city and are the
Mss Mary Grower. Their
Euds are glad to welcome
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
CHRISTMAS TO Be
APPROPRIATELY
OBSERVED BY
all THE CHURCHES

Sss0seSeeeS
The churches of the city are all
preparing for Christmas, and every
thing points to a most appropriate
observance of the day. The Baptist
Sunday School is holding their tree
this afternoon, and tomorrow even
ing they will observe the occasion
with appropriate exercises, as noted
elsewhere.
At the First Methodist church the
exercises will be held on Christmas
night, and will be as follows:
Song by the School-"Oh, Little
Town of Bethlehem"
Scripture Reading and Prayer, Rev.
L. D. Lowe.
Song-"Dear Little Stranger" Pri-
mary department.
Recitation-"C Christmas" Delbert
Livingston.
Arrival of Santa Claus and Dis
Itribution Of Gifts.
At the First Presbyterian church,
Lakeland's Little Church Around
the Corner" they are preparing to
celebrate the birth of the King in a
new, unique, and most appropriate
way. On Christmas eve, Sunday, Dec.
"a, they will gather at their church
in the afternoon, when all the little
children and everybody else can come,
and have beautiful program OF
songs, recitations, etc, appropriate to
the occasion, and then each one will
make their "White Gift to the King
(white standing for purity of gift and
|motive) of SELF, SERVICE and SUB
STANCE; giving of self meaning to
ENTER His Kingdom, of Service, taking
up some new line of endeavor for
Him, to be carried out during the
year, and the gifts of substance to be
applied to the Pension Fund of the
church, for caring for the worn out
preachers" and their widows and or
lphans.
Under the skillful and enthusiastic
leadership Of Superintendent Todd
and his splendid corps OF teachers and
assistants this service, like all their
work, is sure to be splendid success
and they invite all their friends t.
come and enjoy it with them.
! Bible school program to be rem
dered Christmas eve at the Christian
church.
song-"Joy to the World"
Scripture Reading-W. ]. Waring
Prayer.
Solo-"Long Years Ago Saviol
Was Born" Mdss Portia Pattison.
Chorus-"Hail to the Birthday O
the King"
Primary Department exercise.
Recitation-'Merry Christmas,
Justina Waring.
-Cephus Wilson.
Exercise-"A Christmas Lesson %
Love-"
Champ Corser.
Recitation-Pearce Breadfeld.
Observation-Disclosures.
Reading-"Others," Mrs. w. B
Moon.
Purpose Of Offering-H. Il. Veach
Song-Coronation.
! Offering.
Benediction.
Our school will give instead Of re
ceiving. Our Lord said: ut Is NOR
blessed to give than to receive. Tn
school will have the opportunity o
giving Self, Service and Substance
The Cumberland Presbyterian
CONTINUED on page 81
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

Mrs. J. B. Haitmen, Of Prosper
ity, S. c., arrived this afternoon
from Prosperity, s. c., to spend a
month in Lakeland, the guest Of her
sister, Mrs. w. e. Pugh.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

\ Mrs. John O'Donald are
Is of a fine son. John Jr..
night.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
infer by it, stating only one name
of the signers of same.
A SUBSCRIBER.

WANTED - Experienced railroad
men--switchmen, telegraphers and
clerks. Apply to J. F. Council, SUI
perintendent A. c. L. Ry, Lake
land, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
ASINo-.LYRIC
Animated Program -

LYRIC
8 reel Bio Drama Entitled
STRONGER THAN A W0MAN'S
WILL
And Vim Comedy
THE CANDY TRAIL
5c-ALWAYS-5c
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23
|KELAND
EACONICS;
Of fire phone 5000

r. Petteway has gone to
tn spend Christmas with
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-12-23

THE RINGER
Fairfax Finn story
In Two Reels
Fl Klever Komedy Entitled
THE BEST NAN
Vouge comedy entitled
FIXTURES PIRATES
And
|eRTO0N COMEDY -.
DC AND loo
fae Clark in Little Lady
U be here Monday with a
sunee at 8 O'Clock
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
SAYS TALK OF GUSHING
REP. KITCHIN NONSENSE
Speaker Clark Says Majority Leader
Has Right to Take Any
Stand He PleaSes.

WASHINGTON. Feb. 14.-Speak-
er Clark issued a statement Sunday
night characterizing as nonsense the
talk of ousting Rep Kitchin from
the house majority leadership he
cause of his OPPOSITION To the pro
paredness program and other ad-
ministration plans
It's a pity" said the speaker.
that all democrats do not agree
about all things; but Mr. Kitchin has
as much right to his opinion as the
president has 10 his or 1 have to
mine.
no man can pull a proposition
through the house by main strength.
The entire philosophy Of success i'm
that able and tumultuous assembly
is TO take Things by the smooth han
die. TO rub the hair the right way
Of the hide and 10 confer freely with
members. persuading rather than
attempting 10 drive. yielding in non
essentials, firm as rock on funda-
Iu entails.
IF the busy-bCdies who are trying
o. stir up strife by magnifying small
differences Of opinion among dem
ocrats would help eliminate these
differences they would constitute
themselves patriots instead of mar
plots
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
EXPERIENCES IN
CITY COURT TOLD
Judge Warner in Speech Says
as Per Cent Of Cases Are
for IntOxiCatiOn.

Experiences in City Court was
the subject OF a short address de-
livered by judge IA. d. Warner at
the regular meeting Of the Twilight
club held at the y. NJ. G.. A. in the
north lobby. He spoke of the great
number Of cases that can be traced
10 the liodor traffic.
During the past year reports
show that 2.525 cases were tried be-
fore the court" said Judge Warner.
"One thousand one hundred twenty
five OF these were for intoXicatiOn
making 46 per cent Of all other
cases of assault and battery caused
by the excess of liquor make the per
cent So attributed to the liquor bust
ness"
He spoke Of the Jurisdiction Of
the court and advised the boys
against taking their first drink. as
hundreds would probably follow. He
told OF the manner in which men
were sentenced TO work on the city
streets two years ago. but through
an act of the county commissioners
the court was forced to stop SEN
fencing in this manner, although il
proved successful ia every way.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

found the most economical 70 use.
Tor the reason that one bottle CSC
cents WORTH makes a full pint (12S
teaspoOnsfuD OF the most excellent
cough medicine. after being mixed
az home with one pint OF granulated
sugar and one-half pint OF water
one bottle will probably. therefore.
be sufficient for a whole family's
supply (. Q entire winter. while the
same quantity OF the old. ordinary.
ready made kinds OF medicine would
cost between 81 and So. II is pre-
pared from strictly harmless plants
contains absolutely no chlorOfOrn,
opium. morphine or any other mar
cotic or Injurious drugs as do most
cough remedies. and IL can therefore
be given 10 children with perfect
safety II is pleasant 10 take and
children are fond OF it, Absolutely
no risk whatever Is run in buying
this remedy under the above positive
guarantee. r. J. Schiffmann, Prop,
81 PAU. Minn.-AdYt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
DROWNED BOYS
BODY IS FOUND
Little Form of Five Year Old
Howard CrOmer Wedged
Between Rocks.

Wedged between two large rocks
in the St. Joseph river, the body Of
Howard Cromer, fve-year-old son
Of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Cromer. $40 y.
Michigan St. was found at II o'clock
Sunday morning a quarter Of a mile
below the spot where three weeks
ago he slipped from the bank and
was drowned.
The body lay on the bed of the
river. four feet from the bank and
at the northern end Of the smaller
Of two islands in Leeper park. Three
feet of water covered the little form
sunday, and it is probable it had
been there for some time, passed and
re-passed by membe of the police
force and the boys family, who have
been tireless in their efforts 10 find
it,
Claude Loveland Of Grand Rapids.
the boys uncle, who. with the father.
has been aiding the police in their
search since last Sunday. was first
to see the corpse. He had passed
the spot but a short time previous.
and returned for a second look.
Loveland removed the body from
the river. where the icy water had
kept il in a state of preservation.
Since the day of the tragedy. We'd
nesday. Jan 20, the police. handi-
capped bv the suiftness of the cur
rent and the high and muddy water.
have been working both banks of
the river as far north MS the Four
Mile bridge in an effort to find the
body OF the lad who. while playing
with Norris Worden, four years old.
had slipped from the bank at the
Hammond ct. terminus into the icy
water.
a number Of difficulties were ex-
perienCed during the work of drag
ging from the banks the river bot
tom. When il was possible to use
the police launch as much work as
possible was done. After one hard
day. the boat was locked in the
north boat house. with its bow rest
ing on the shore ice The next morn
ing the river had lowered and the
boat went to the bottom. When re-
paired dragging was again com
menced. Every day possible since
the tragedy the river bank has been
patrolled. and twice long trips have
been taken TO the country where
people had seen floating objects re
s0mbling body.
The body will he shipped 10 Grand
Rapids. where funeral services will
Doe held, with burial in Garfield Gene
terry
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
FOR BRONCHITIS, PAINFUL COUGH,
WHOOPING COUGH AND COLDS


When IN need OF a remedy for the
treatment Of Bronch Affections.
scIh as Bronchitis. Whooping Cough.
Group. stubborn Coughs. Colds or
Ifoarseness. don't simply ask the
druggist for a Cough Medicine" out
get the best Tell him 70 give YOU
Schfffmann's New Concentrated F.N-
pectorant, instead OF being induced
into buying something else purely on
the strength or some testimonials or
the exaggerated claims OF the manu-
fucturer The same Money Back
guarantee goes with every bottle OF
-his remedy sold boy The American
Drug Co. as does with DR. Schiff-
uanns famous Asthmador and your
uOney Will be refunded III IL does
not give perfect satisfaction. fin fact
even more N 10 Is not found the best
remedy ever used for these affec-
tons Ia buying this new remedy
BESIDES securing the guarantee these
druggists give. 1t AL likewise be
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
HAPPENINGS IN AND ABOUT TOWN
OPEN INSTITUTE TODAY
Three Day Session for Farmers at
LaSeyiIIc.

Beginning today a three-days' far
mers' institute will be held at Lake
Vile. ON Thursday. Friday and
Saturday an institute will be held at
New Carlisle. Subjects OF vital i'm
portance TO the farmers Of the coun-
o. viii be presented by well known
speakers and the value Of the talks
will be much increased 10y general
discussions led by County Agent
Bordner. The institutes which have
been held thus far this season have
been well attended and profitable
and il is expected that the two this
week Will be the best attended OF
the season.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
WOULD OBEY ORDERS.

The foreman swore at Cassidy for
not fully loading up his hod. The
hod he said, would hold so many
bricks and Cassidy must take a full
load up the ladder every trip.
one morning the supply of bricks
ran out and Cassidy. after gathering
every brick in sight. found he was
stu short Of the proper number. He
yelled up 20 a workman on the fifth
story.
What do YOU want?'' asked the
W Workman
Throw me down wan brick. %
shouted Cassidy Ito make good me
load"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
CORNELL SUFFERS FIRE

ITHACA. y Y. Feb l4.-'Morse
hall. erected in 1890. and containing
Cornell university's valuable chem
ical laboratories and scientific equip
ment was destroyed by fire early
Sunday. The loss is estimated al
100000. partly covered by insur-
ance. The cause OF the fire has not
been determined. No one was in the
building at the time.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
SIGHT UNSEEN.

Head OF Firm-How long do YOU
want 10 be away on your wedding
trip?
Haw kins-Well. sir - err " hat
" WOULD YOU say?
How do I know? l haven't seen
he bride Liz.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
OF INTEREST TO BUSINESS MEN

A full page ad of the Industrial
Bureau OF the South Bend Chamber
Of Commerce Will be found in an
other part Of this issue. Every bus
mess man and every citizen OF South
Bend will find it interesting. -Advt.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
READ THE PAGE AD?

Every business man and citizen Of
South Bend should read the fun
page announcement OF the Industrial
Bureau Of the Chamber OF Com
merce in this issue. The plans are
set forth briefly and clearly. Find
out what this bureau intends 10 do.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
READ TIE PAGE Ana

Every business man and citizen of
South Bend should read the full
page announcement Of the Industrial
Bureau of the Chamber of Com
merce in this issue. The plans are
set forth briefly and clearly Find
out what this bureau intends TO do.
-Advt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
The Quinine That Does Not Affect
Head

Because of its tonic and laxative
effect Laxative Bromo Quinine can
be taken by anyone without causing
nervousness nor ringing in the head.
There is only one "Bromo Quinine %
=. ". GROVES signature is on the
hON. 25c=AdVt
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

Ladies' Aid society of Munson
chapel viii meet in an day session at
the home Of Mrs. Sease on the
Washington av. road. Thursday
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
New Treatment for Bronchitis,
Asthma, Catarrh and Head Colds

passages % the lungs In addition. Vick's
is absorbed through the skin. relieving
the tigltness and SORENESS.
Weeks can be APPLIED over the throat and
chest and covered with a warm flannel
clotn-br q little put mp the nostrils-Or
melt "a little in spoon and inhale the va
pors arising Also for Asthma and Hay
Fever rub Nicks well over the spinal coll
umn To relax the nervous tension. DC.
50r OF SI00.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
BELGIAN STEAMER SUNK
Two of Crew of Aduatiek Are Lost
Says Report.

LONDON, Feb. 1.-THE Belgian
steamer Aduatiek of Antwerp has
been sunk. Two of the crew were
lost.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

The Aduatiek was vessel of 1888
tons. She was last reported as hav-
ing arrived at Bilbao, Jan. 9.
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
Nick's "Nap-O-Rub" SalVe Relieve
by Inhalation and Absorption.
No Dosing.

No need To- take internal medicines OF
habit forming drugs Tor these troubles
When Nick'S "Nap-O-Bub" Salve is app
piled 10 the heat of the body. soothing.
mediDated vapors are released that are
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14
FEAR FRENCH CRUISER
LOST ON SYRIAN COAST
No News Received From Warship
Since February S-RcpOrted
Sunk by Submarine.

PARIS. Feb 1.-THE following
official statement was given out here
Sunday:
The ministry of marine fears for
the fate Of the cruiser Amiral Char
ner, which has been patrolling the
Syrian coast. No news has been re-
ceived from the cruiser since Feb. s.
when, according 10 a German tele-
gram. a submarine sank a French
WaTship"
South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1916-02-14

The Amiral Charner under normal
conditions carried a crew OF $40.
She was 347 fe- long and was arm
ed with two 76-inch guns i'm tur-
rets. six 5.5-inch guns four nine
Founders. four three FOUNDERS six
one-pounders and four torpedo
tubes. she was laid down in 1889
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-04-29
COST OF RUNNING
FOR STATE JOBS
NOT VERY GREAT
Three Candidates for Gov
ernor Spent Altogether
Less Than SIS, 600.

Little Rock, April 2S.-An examina-
ton of the expense statements of
candidates filed with the secretary of
state shows that it is much less ex-
pensive to run for state office than
popularity supposed Of course, a
candidate is not expected to make a
statement of what his friends spend
for him. -
The candidates for governor spent
less than $4,000, as shown by the
following: {. H. Brough, $4,410.89;
Earle W. Hodges, $4,547; l.. c. Smith,
$2,S5O24.
John D. Arbuckle spent $1,547.35
to secure the nomination for attor-
ney-general, while his opponent, Lew
is Rhoton, spent $1,534.
1t cost Tom j. Terral only $7O2 to
win the nomination for secretary of
state, and John l.. Bond spent ST.
043.77 in his race for state superin-
tendent. r. >~:
During the short time that T. G..
McRae was in the race for governor,
he spent $2,351.11.
Hogan Oliver spent $2.011.47 in his
race for auditor of state, while Dr.
NJ. T.. Dickinson spent only $1,5S9.
J. r. Gardner, who. was defeated
for agricultural commissioner. spent
only $123.60 and it cost Attorney
General Wallace Davis $4S45O to be
elected national committeeman.
Expenses of candidates for railroad
commissioner were: Northwestern
district-Oscar VIM. $1.552.2S: Wal
ter G. Rrasher. $1.720.11; E. L. Nc
Haney, $1,00S.52. Southern district
Herbert R. Wilson. $1.092; E. D. Chin
man, $390.76 R. F. Boughan, $304.4S;
NJ. P. Muse, $542.12.
For congress: First district, w. A.
Oldfield, $2,00O.41; A. G. Gray,
$S15.2O: Tom w. Campbell $3.24S19:
Sixth, Sam NJ. Taylor. $1,56997: l.. E.
Sawyer, $59O.61. Seventh, r. S. War
mock. $2755,S1; w. S. Goodwin, 49,
21451; w. F. Mcknight, s911.S3: J.
O. A. Bush, ss77.S7. Fourth, Otis T.
Wingo, $1,29297.
Pine Bluff daily graphic. (Pine Bluff, Ark.) 1893-1942, 1916-04-29
V|LLISTA BAND
INVADES TEXAS.
MEX|CANS SAY
Preside Gets Report That
600 Cross Rio Grande
at Lajistas.

Preside, Texas, April 2S.-Between
500 and 600 armed Villistas have
crossed the Rio Grande river at
Lajistas, Is miles from the neares,
railroad point, and have taken DOS
session of the town, according to a
Geographic message received here by
MeXicans from Lajistas.
There has been no fighting so far,
according to the Mexicans. no resis-
lance having been offered, but several
stores were looted.
Lajistas is Is miles from Tolija,
where several mines employing about
300 Americans are located. A cor
poral and - American soldiers are at
'Tolinga.
According to the Americans from
Lajistas, the bandits have announced
themselves Villistas. and have said
they are working under General
who, with 200 more men,
is a few miles south Of the border.
They are in possession at present of
about 20 miles of United States ter
ritory. Grave fears are entertained
for the safety of the Americans at
Tolinga.