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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
P0R COUNTY JUDGE

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office Of county Judge of Polk
county, Florida, in the coming DEM
ocratic primary in June. II elected.
I promise my entire time shall be de-
voted to said Office. and I ask tn
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
TO THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS
OF POLK COUNTY

l hereby announce my candidacy
for the Office of tax collector Of Polk
county, subject to the action Of the
Democratic primary of June 6.
Should 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. ]. P. MURDAUGH.
1899
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
Communism.

mism is a theory almost as
STORY. AS far back as au-
ecords take us we find GER
advocating the possession
ngs in common. No nation
Pwever. has ever been placed
p theory as a foundation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05

bout her, but nobody seem.
~ Just why. She had come
"a a stranger and she had
80 rM to leave her past behind
I. - not taken her long to find
ea(1 ~ she was quickly admitted to
: boot nocial circles. With plenty
moQq1 ohe lived at the most fash.
aahlo Aotol, she entertained lavish
fal4 ~ clothes were the talk of
; toWn. Then, one day, she disap-
art4 ~ on the following morning
= Harlow told Helen that 1t had
como 1ooossary for him to go to Chi
Auook inter- he returned, but q sub
ntio1 citizen Of Springfield had re-
- bofore him. The substantial
- had seen Tom and Mrs. Dan
~ toGotner in Chicago. OF course
= hn4 assured Helen that It was
right but he had not explained.
!, had merely promised to do 30 'in
u tine" And Helen had naturally
st1o4 that the good time" could
~ come. So Tom went away.
- thought over all this as she i'm
10Y waited at Northport juno
= 4 dozen times she tried to flx
sI<1oGhts on other things, but al
W1v turned back to the old sub
= became angry with herself,
I'd more for the purpose Of
forget Tom Harlow than
Eope of obtaining information
Into the station and asked
1or II it was likely that the
Medford would arrive on
Just reported fifty minutes
operator informed her.
washout up the road"
lrned away with feeling Of
ss and went outside again.
Irt had looked dismal to her
how seemed desolate. While
lying to count the appalling
minutes that she would
lit, she heard the whistle of
away up the curve around
the main line.
e long train stopped at the
Helen saw a man step down
pf the Pullman cars away at
She paid no attention to
osing he was a passenger
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
Fast-Runnina Animals.

The swiftest dog in the world, the
Russian wolfhound. has made record
runs that show "a yards to the Sec
ond, while the gazelle has shown
measured speed of more than q
yards a second.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for the Office of county Judge
of Polk county. subject to the action
of the Democratic voters at the pri-
mary to be held in June, 1916, and
respectfully solicit your support.
Respectfully,
HARRY G. TAYLOR.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05

l hereby announce myself a can
didate for representative in the next
Florida legislature, subject to the
vote of the Democratic primary to
be held on June 6, 1916.
10. WHIDDEN.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
FOR COUNTY JUDGE

am a candidate for nomination
to the Office of county Judge of Polk
county, at the approaching Demo-
cratic primary, and will appreciate
everyone's support.
KELSEY MIANTON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
FOR COUNTY TAX COLLECTOR

l am candidate for the office OF
tax collector for Polk county, sub
ject to the action OF the Democratic
party, and l would appreciate this
support Of all the voters, promising
faithful and efficient service IL hon.
ored by election.
Respectfully.
WERNER G.. JONES.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
Peculiar Table Dalnties.

In the West Indies large caterpil-
lar, found on the palm tree, is es-
teemed a table delicacy, while the
edible nests of Java swallows are SO
rich and dainty that the ingredients
of a dish will cost as much as SIS.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
FOR SUPT. PUBLIC INSTRUCTION
70 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, 1916-02-05
Qualified Endorsement.

"Yes," said ]. Fuller Gloom, the de-
servedly unpopular pessimist, "the
Hon. Dodd Gastum was fine fellow
and an able statesman-thati is, if you
are absolutely certain he's dead
Judge
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
In U. s. and ENGLAND.

IN y. s. and England.
re more Jews In this coun-
here are in England by many
pusands. In both the United
ID England the prejudice
he Jews, as compared with
me other countries, is light.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
FOE PROSECUTING ATTORNEY
OF POLK COUNTY

i hereby announce my candidacy
for reelection to the Office of prose-
cutting attorney of Polk county, sub
ject to the primary election, June 6,
1916. and respectfully solicit the
support of all Democratic electors.
Respectfully,
R. B. HUFFAKER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
Aaile KANGAROO

Kangaroos, of which there are Sc
species, can sometimes leap as much
as 20 feet. The male kangaroo stands
from six to seven feet high.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
ShrapneI Shells.

When shells are filed with shrspnel
bullets there is poured in about pint
II boiling resin, which keeps all fixed
until the discharge.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
DER THE STARS
Had Told Helen Whole
Truth.
8. e. kIsER.


hours Helen Sibley had
3 at Northport Junction.
evening was pleasant, so
y not compelled to sit In
dingy little station. There
D pretty thing about North
IN, and that was Helen. II
b. which she was waiting
and ever departed again.
junction would resume its
Ing about as unlovely q
might find within the tenn
olen remained the place
ess one attraction that
lent distinction to . far
rant and a far more splen-
of activity than the juno
Or likely to become.
htor in the bay window that
INTO the point Of land be-
Branching tracks evidently
y for beauty as well a. an
re. As Helen walked up
he platform he watched her
- thoughtful. He wonder
WAS that nature bestowed
s. lavishly upon some girls
u others SO shabbily. The
e Helen possessed might
: . dozen plain girls fair II
- distributed among them.
the operators reasoning.
1tor at Northport Junction
lIosopher.
IN was not thinking of phil
n II she had noticed that the
gas eagerly watching her the
Aor added to her pleasure
4 her annoyance. For some
= was thinking Of Tom Har.
Fhaps it was because of the
Of her surroundings. II
u q year since she had re-
stem when Tom had said that
''explain everything in coed
| for months she had thought
pas never going to have any
i him again.
: of Tom naturally caused
- Of Mrs. Danforth, the pref
orass-widow who had come
&om. There was something
j about Mrs. Danforth. Peo'
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05

county in the legislature convening
in 1917, subject to the action of the
Democratic primary, and If elected
promise efficient and conscientious
service. q
REED ROBSON.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-02-05
FOR REPRESENTATIVE

l hereby announce myself as can
didate for representative of Polk
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
(Ry Associated PressD

London, March 3.-rhe German
bombardment Of verdun has been taxi
en- up with redoubled intensity, &C.
eordIng TO both official and unofficial
reports, indicating the Germans have
succeeded In bringing larger guns to
that region.
The French lines hold firm, accord
ing to the Paris official statement,
and In some places Il was SAID the
Germans we're driven back ~ith
heavy losses, although generally hold
ing their advanced positions In the
face Of strenuous counter attacks.
The German attack has shifted to
the north Of verdun. where they took
the village Of oouaumont.
The village Of vaux was attacked
by the Germans unsueeessfully. se'
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
BRANDE|S FOUGHT
MONEY INTERESTS
Petition Of 1000 Harvard Students
Protested Action Of President
Lowell Against Brandeis.
tBy Associated Pressl

Washington. March 3.-Louis l..
Brandeis was described Thursday by
witnesses In his behalf In the senate
investigation Of his fitness to be a
supreme court justice. as a public splr.
tied man OF high character. who had
incurred the enmity OF powerful IL.
nancial interests by advocating move
ments 10 which those interests were
opposed.
Three OF those who appeared for
Mr.. Brandeis testified that he had
been assailcd only by men whose in
terests he had attacked. Others,
without referring 10 Mr.. Brandeis' op-
ponents. said his reputation was high,
both as to ability and character.
Francis Peabody OF Milton. Mass,
last OF the character witnesses for
those opposing confirmation OF the
nomination. said Mr. Brandels' repu-
tation was that he was not trutworthy
and sailed under false colors.
Senator Walsh ol the subcommit.
tee. conducting the hearing. has re
ccIycl a petition signed by more than
1000 Harvard students protesting
against the action OF President Low
en- OF Harvard In opposing Mr. Bran.
dois and urging favorable considera.
ton of his nomination.
Joseph Walker, former speaker Of
the Massachusetts assembly. Mr.
Creary 4. Whittier OF the American
Free Trade League and Edward +
Mcclellan Of the Brandeis law firm
were among those who testified for
Mr.. Brandeis.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
BANQUET PROVES
MOST SUCCESSFUL
Mems Wesley Bible Class Feast
Thursday Night Exceeded
Expectations.

Perhaps there never was a more
enjoyable an event held in Bryan OF
a religious character than the event
OF Thursday night in the nature OF a
Chicken Banquet" held under the
auspices Of the Mems Wesley Bible
Glass OF the Methodist Episcopal
Church. South. The event was hid
upstairs over the FirssAsi.easl-sank
in a room that was amply lighted ana
well seated. and which was an ideal
place. The plans for this get.to gether
affair had been under contemplation
for several weeks. and while the pro-
moters expected II TO lie a success.
none we're actually contemplating that
Il would prove 10 be so big a thing
as II really turned out to be.
When the toastmaster. I'd Hall.
and who is also president OF the
class. called the gathering 10 order
shortly after o'clock. there we're
about sixty men present, men Of bust.
ness affairs. merchants. professional
men and wage earners. some OF whom
we're charter members Of the class
when organization was perfected. and
some who had seen the class grow
from a very small affair until Il Is
now one OF the biggest things in
Bryan.
Professor r. o. Allen. who Is the
teacher Of this remarkable class. and
who cannot be excelled in Texas as
a Christian man and class instructor,
was the first speaker OF the evening.
Our Ideals" being his subject. The
ideals that the class should strive to
reach: First. genuine friendship and
love for each other. the love that will
make us go to our brother in trouble
or misfortune. place our arm OF love
about him and tell him we are his
irlends, not merely 10 act the trlenn
in days OF sunshine and prosperity
but also when the clouds hang low
and the way appears darkest Having
true love for our fellow men will
bring us to that true happiness spok
On Of by our great friend Jesus. who
loved all men In all walks OF life
This little talk by Mr. Allen should
be printed and hung up over the desk
or in the home Of every man in Bry
an. II was gem. and the men who
listened to II last night and wen
away without serious thoughts OF {
better life certainly have a poor con
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
eptIon q what IIfe really 5.

ceptiOn OF what life really Is.
Lamar Bethea. our county attorney,
who was the next speaker. talked on
"our Glass and Our Town" Mr..
Bethea said no man could help being
better man OF a better citizen by
belonging to some Sunday school
class and listening TO such men as
Professor Allen. While he had
great struggle himself to keep from
falling by the wayside. still II he
were TO give up the work entirely he
did not know but what the result
would be disastrous TO him. in fact.
he knew Il. The church OF the future
viii be lead by the Sunday school men
OF today. and il should be warning
10 each ore OF us TO so live that we
may be able IN. make leaders OF hon.
or. iRtegrity and character. MIR.
Beihea was one Of the charter men,
bers OF the class. and received much
applause at the close OF his address.
Next on the program came the chick
en- supper. and Il was sure enough
feast Of fried chicken. Twenty five
fryers had been prapered. They were
well cooked. and. with bread. pickles.
saratoga chips and French drip cof-
fee. made most deiectable feast. and
II was soon realized that the boys
were all Methodists. for they got
away with the chicken very. strong.
The supper had been prepared under
the supervision OF I'd Martin. and he
put much time in looking after Il.
and deserved the vote OF thanks he
received for his untiring work in max
ing this feature such success.
supper over Carter, the photogra-
pher appeared and made a photo Of
tho crowd.
+ After supper Or. T. L. Kibler OF
A. and NJ. College took the floor and
gave a resume. or rather the pedigree
Of the chicken from the time Of
ancient Rome on down TO the present
good hour lie spoke Of the chicken
from every viewpoint and his address
was greeted with great deal OF
laughter. and esecially so was his ref
erence to his own breed OF chickens
that sometimes lived on yeast cakes.
Chas. b. Hudson. that princely
young man. Bryan raised boy. was
next on the program. speaking on our
Glass and Young Men" While the
talk was short II was to the point.
and went straight to the hearts Of
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
QUEEN Of R0UMA-
VIA IS DEAD
Known as Carmen sylvia by Pen Name
and Was a Brilliant
Woman.

London. March 3. Queen Elizabeth
Of Roumania died early this morn.
inr
The pen name, Carmen sylvia, by
which the queen mother Elizabeth, OF
Roumonia was most widely known.
was chosen by her in expression OF
her love for song and the woods. She
was one Of the most charming figures
In the courts OF Europe, and practical.
ly the only one OF recent generations
to gain fame as a poetess.
In her own words. she was born
far from a throne" for although she
was princess OF Wied. one OF the
many tiny priucipalities with which
Germany abounded, her youth was
that Of an ordinary robust country
girl who learned to cook and sew and
who romped in the open with her com
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03

panions at the village school. She
was born Dec. 20, iSiS, and in her
childhood she showed prediction for
the poetic fancies that had such an
influence on her later life She alb.
sorbed innumerable fairy stories ard.
with some Of her own Imagination
added. she delighted her playmates
with her fancies. Az home she 20.
ccived Spartan training. and with a
father who was an invalid for life and
brother who was incurably III, she
experienced many sorrows and hard.
ships.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
RETURNED FROM DALLAS.

Rev. and Mrs Chas. T. Talley re-
turned from Dallas on the evening
train yesterday. where they had been
60 attend the launching OF the win
One Campaign" by the Texas. Okla.
homa and New Mexico conferences.
Rev. Talley reports a splendid attend
ance, much interest and some fine
talks by leading men Of the Metho.
dist Church In Texas. and that his
people are expecting great things this
year.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
CONCRESSMEN GRIP
THEIR MILEAGE
Refuse to Relinqulsh Their Twenty
Cents. Despite Shouts Of Graft
From Galleries.
ny Associated Pres.l

Washington. March 3.-Crowded
galleries that gathered Thursday to
hear the international situation dis
cussed saw the house take It's annual
vote. this time l5O to i6. not to re-
duce members mileage from 25c to DC
a mile Representative Cox Of lndi-
ana offered the motion. and as usual
its defeat was preceded by lively
debate. in which the zoe mileage was
denounced as graft and defended as
a Just allowance.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03

CONTINUED on Page ~
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03

eordins to Paris.
There Is intense bombardment
against coieies in the Woevre district.
elsewhere there is little activity.
Berlin says a thousand prisoners
and a number Of heavy guns were TAX.
en- when the Germans swep, pouau.
mont village.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
KILLS HIS WIFE
SHOOTS HIMSELF
tBy Associated Press ]

Kansas City. Mo, March 3-When
his wife returned home today to visit
her l9.year-old son. who is seriously
IN. James Todd. painter. shot and
killed her and then seriously wouwl.
ed himself. The couple had been sep.
arated three weeks.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
Will Arm at War Zone.
rBv Associated pr-...l

New York. March 3.-The White
star liner Canopio. sailing today for
an Italian port with three Americans
in the first cabin, will take on arma.
ment when she reaches Gibraltar, Il
was announced by the owners The
armament will be removed when the
ship arrives at Gibraltar on the re-
turn.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
GERMANS RENEW ATTACK ON VERDLN
BATTLE RENEWED WITH
REDOUMED INTENSITY

treat Verdun Offensive Renewed by Germans
With Greater Fury Than Ever. Captured
One Village, Prisoners and Guns. French
Repulse Number of Attacks With Heavy
Loss to the Germans. White Star Liner
Leaving New York Will Take On Guns at
Gibraltar for Defense. No Activity Except in
France.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
MRS. T. M. EWING

wishes to announce that she has an ex-
elusive line of DRESS GOODS for Spring
and summer wear. several thousand sam
pies to select from NEW YORK manu-
facturcrs and importers. also latest ma
terials FOR MEMS SHIRTS and table linen
from the famous mills Of Belfast. Ireland.
Retaining the Position as Corsitere for
sPIRELLA COMPANY. Phone st2.
Bryan daily eagle and pilot. [volume] (Bryan, Tex.) 1909-1918, 1916-03-03
VITAL STATISTICS
FOR FEBRUARY

Iby Associated lfess
Austin. Tex. March 3.-There were
$3.50 births and 1906 deaths in Tex
as during February. the vital statis-
ties bureau announced today.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-22
PRESIDENT PAYS VISIT TO SEN.
ATOR WILLIAMS.

Washington, Dec. 20 President
Wilson went to visit Senator Williams
Of Mississippi at the latter's home TO-
day because he knew the senator had
some Mississippi affairs to talk about
and understood he was i'll. It turned
out that Senator Williams was well
enough to go to his Office, 70 the Pres
ident drove him there. Occasions on
which a president has gone to visit
members of Congress are rare.
1T wa just the act Of q very good
fellow" said Senator Williams" "who
had heard I was sick and didn't know
] was able to get about sgain. g
he came to see me In his big-hearted
way, that might not have 70 venture
out in the weather. ~ was very dnt
d ths pseDidsut J On sN,s."
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-22
DECEMBER 4 IN HISTORY.


! l699-The Prostestants Of Germany
here introduced the Gregorian or new
style of stipulation, by the ommis.
sion of ten days. concluding this year
1s54-British Parliament passed 9
law permitting the enlistment OF for
eigners in Her Majesty's service.
lS60-The Crittenden compromise
voted down in the Senate Committee
Of Thirteen.
1s64-Richmond, Va, newspapers
had news Of the arrival Of the I'm.
ion feet off Wilmington, N. c.
1874--Senate passed a currency bill
providing for the resumption Of specie
payment, free banking, the retirement
of grecnbacks and fractional curren-
cy, etc.
1893 - A remarkable cantilever
bridge is constructed across the Mag
ara River and a test train successfully
passes yer it.
1904-Eight Russian torpedo boats
reported to have escaped from Port
Arthur.
The daily commonwealth. (Greenwood, Leflore Co., Miss.) 1916-1919, 1916-12-22
WOMEN SEND XMAS GIFTS TO
SOLDIERS.

Winnspeg, Man., Dec. 22-(By I'm.
ion Associated Press)-Compsrstive-
~ few Christmas gifts will be OK.
changed here during the holidays.
The women of Winnepeg. early in the
month, called up their friends and
asked them to turn every available
penny into comforts for the flower
Of CAnsda's manhood, instead Of
spending money for gifts at home.
Tors Of gifts from the women Of Can
adA are due to. srrive in England to.
psvsps .tsf IT, ~sa u tas trVut.