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Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
SMITH PERSONALLY BEGGED
 OPPONENTS ID SIGN PETITION

ever. Just sign it so that l can file the petition with the secretary. That is all ask" pleaded Mr. Smith.
 "All right; give it here; I'll sign 1t, but I shall do all can to elect Judge Thacker," said.
 Thank you, and goodbye said MT. Smith.
 Goodbye, and remember that told you that you have no more chance of being elected president of the water users association than I have, and l am not a candidate"
 And I veryily believe that two-thirds of the names signed to Earl B. Smiths petition were obtained in just about the same way way, for without an ex- ception, every man 1 have talked to, whose name is on the petition, with the exception of Governor Schutz, says he intends to vote for Judge Thacker, and only signed the petition so he could help snow him under" so deep that he will never again be heard of in connection with the presidency of the water users association.
 Even his warm personal friend, Gov ernor Schutz, declares that he is talk ing absolutely no part 'in the cam paign, having all he can do to defeat Mr. Corey, the latter regarded, MT. Schutz admits, as one of the very best men in Yuma valley.
 Having canvassed the situation pretty closely, honestly believe that Judge Thacker will be elected. He will win in a walk" if his supporters but take the trouble to vote. This they owe to themselves, to their fami- lies, to the project, to do.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
WARNED AGAINST
 BUILDING IN WASHES

Prof. G. E. P Smith, irrigation en- gineer of the University of Arizona, has returned from an inspection trip through the flooded districts between Los Angeles and San Diego and along the lower Gia and Colorado rivers.
 Professor Smith states that not only have bridges, large and small, disap- peared, but thousands of acres of valu- able orchard, alfalfa, and sugar beet land have been eroded or buried be- meath from two to five feet of river debris and sand Scores of houses have been washed away and many others have been undermined, twisted and left in sliping positions on the river banks. There was considerable loss of life, also, part of this being due to the slowness of people in leav- ing their homes even after they had been warned.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
Wilson Administration Scores Victory in Senate; Vote 6S 10 A
Associated Press

WASHINGTON March 3.-By vote of sixty-eght to fourteen greater majority than expected the ad mnistraton forces in the Senate tabled Senator Cores resolution to warn all Americans off the armed merchant ships of the European begerants thereby finally quel ng the agitation in the Senate which embarrassed the ne gotations of the President submarine warfare With Germany The Gore resolution substitute by Senator McCumber Republican, in attempt to strengthen the original resolution by Gore defeated time roll call on motion of Senator James. The administration victory in the Senate then transferred to fight i'll the House When the Senate assembled the usual round of morning business passed quickly to make way for the Gore resolution The floor crowded by sena- tors and representatives and the galleries were packed with throng which included the Presidents wife in the midst of it. Senator Stone called for the Gore resou- ton and Senator James moved that be tabled Senator Gore jumped to his feet and resolution that the death ot an American citizen unwarned merchantmen would be just cause for war The result in the Senate was sat sfactory to the White House and with the wishes of the President whose attention is concentrated on the House.
 McCumber later re-ntroduced substantially the same resolution he had offered substitute for Cores Mr. Gore voted to table his own resolution Senators Cham berlain and OGorman were the only Democrats voting against it. AZ Democrats and 2 Republicans voted aye
 President Wilson, after conferring with Chairman Pou of the House rules committee said he was deter mined to have vote by the House if special rule containing the resolution would be required.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
(By B. F. Fly)

Instead of raising his salary to S2,OOO, should he happen to be elected, we will more than likely cut it from $500 down to SlO0. That's how I stand on the Earl 5. Smith salary grab game, declared one of the leading members of the Water Users council the other morning, when asked him how he stood on the question of ralS- ing the presidents salary.
 That is fair sample of what l have heard dozen times day. With the exception of a mere handful of voters in MT. Smiths neighborhood, who want to help him grab a big juicy salary just because he lives near them there is absolutely no sentiment ir his favor for the office he is now so industriously seeking.
 Indeed, I am told that had he not personally circulated his own petition, he could never have obtained enough signatures to entitle his name to be printed on the official ballot. One of those who signed his petition gave me this version of the manner he obtained the signatures:
 Good morning." said MT. Smith
 Good morning, Mr. Smith" said l..
 Fine day, isn't it?' said Mir. Smith.
 Couldn't be beat" I replied.
 How are all the folks?" asked MT. Smith.
 Fine as fiddle" I replied, wonder ing what on earth was the matter, for he and "all the folks" are hardly on speaking terms.
 Do you think you can do small favor for me?" asked MT. Smith, with one of those winning smiles he is so we'll noted for.
 Depends upon what your favor is, y I replied.
 T want you to sign my petition for candidate for President of the Water Users Association Only a mere mat ter of form, you know" said MT. Smith as he fished down in his pocket and drew forth the petition.
 q don't see how I can very well sign it, Mr. Smith, for you know have always been against you" 1 replied, somewhat embarrassed.
 "Oh that makes no difference what ever. Signing the petition does not mean that you will have to vote for me- But it will save me lot of un- necessary trouble in hunting up my friends. The reason l am circulation my petition myself is to save my good friends the trouble. Just sign your name right here, and that will settle the whole thing" said MT. Smith.
 But I don't like to sign mans petition, and then turn right around and help defeat him." I said.
 "That makes no difference, what
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
CANDIDATES IN INDIANA HAVE
 ENORMOUS EXPENSE ACCOUNTS

this advertising. One insertion or the usual 2O-inch add in the 200 papers costs $1,OOO at a conservative esti- mate. Republican candidates for sena- tor and governor have had such ad- yertisements in this string Of news papers anywhere from three to doz- en times. This repetition is explained by the fact that some of the men be- gan their active campaign last August while others began theirs later.
 Campaign buttons, stickers, cards, posters, street car adds and pennants have been distributed with a lavish hand.
 Next to the advertising, the next item of expense probably, is for trans portation and hotel bills of the candl- dates and their managers. The motor car has played great part in the primary. With the use of this means of transportation, a candidate is able to make several meetings a day. All the candidates for senator and gover- nor, claim they have visited every county in the state at least once, and it is understood that one of the sena- torial candidates is making his third trip to every county in the state.
 Postage has been big item of ex- Dense. It is estimated that each candl' date has sent out from 100000 to 200, 1000 pieces of mail and most of this has gone first class" The printing of circulars has also cost lot of extra money.
 Not the least of the candidates ex' penses has been the maintenance of headquarters, consisting of large suites of rooms in down town hotels or office buildings in Indianapolis, Some of the candidates have even maintained headquarters recently, in the larger cities of the state, outside of the capital This has meant the employment of clerks, stenographers, and messengers, all of which have . cost considerable. Telephone and tele- graph tolls will run into hundreds of dollars.
 Various estimates have been made as to the amount the different candi- dates will spend. Some are speculat- ing that two of the most active candi' dates for governor and two for senator will have expended close on to $2OO,- GOO at the close of primary day. They figure that it will cost each one ap' proximately S50,OOO. The expenses
 will not cease until the polls are closed as some of the candidates, it is charg ed will have motor cars at every pre-
 cinct in the state to see that theil
 friends get to the polls as well as hired workers at the 3,177 voting precincts
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
INDIANAPOLIS, Mar. 3
Associated PressJ

INDIANAPOLIS, Mar. 3. That the statewide pri- mary, to be held in Indiana March 7th, is going to be an expensive proposition both to taxpayers and candidates for office is the opinion of politi- cal leaders of all parties.
 There is much speculation as to what it will cost the state and these estimates vary, but no estimate has been lower than an average of $5,OOO a county. The lowest estimate, therefore, is $46O,OO0 for the 92 counties of the state. And some politicians think the cost will run to $600,O00.
 Marion county, in which Indianapo- lis is situated, has already appropriat- ed S34,000 to pay the expenses of the urinary. Some county officials say this will not be enough. Some of the smaller counties may not have to spend, it is estimated, more than S3,OOO. But the larger counties, like Lake, Vigo, St. Joseph, Allen and Van derberg, and perhaps few others, will, it is believed, have to pay out SI5,OOO or more. Until all the printing bills are in, however, it will not be possible to ascertain the cost of the primary with any certain degree of accuracy.
 That the primary is hitting the can didates hard, there is no question. Practically all of the political leaders say that there was never any candi- date who made a canvass for an office, to be nominated at a convention, that ever spent anyways near what the pri- mary is costing. The greatest item of expense, in the primary, is for news paper advertising. The candidates are using this method of appealing to the voter, more than ever before.
 Because of the lack of contest, the Democratic candidates for the higher offices have not been called to spenc large amounts. The Progressive can didates are spending practically no thing. It is the Republicans who arf making the strenuous campaign.
 Republican candidates for United States senator and governor, and there are three each for these two offices are making their great appeal to thu voters by displaying their photograph with reading matter in the newspa pers. The increase in the use of thl sort of advertising has been marked Most of the advertisements are tw' columns wide and ten inches or twent inches long. There are about 160 reg ular Republican newspapers in tn state and about forty others carryin
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
GERMANS CONTINUE ATTACK ON N. VIE
Associated Press

PARIS, March 3.-Attacks and the bombardment is being continued by the Germans North Verdun is an nounced by the war office here The fighting conduct ed with redoubled violence Near Douaumont several futess endeavors by the Germans have been repused with cruel losses They nevertheless succeeded in reach ing the village of Douaumont where the fighting is be- ing continued with redoubed erocity The French are still holding the line at Woevre by continued curtain fire.
 BERLIN March 3-The Germans cleared the village of Douaumont and pushed their lines west and south of an armored fort there is officially announced.
 A thousand prisoners and number of guns were captured today German airmen dropped bombs in the vicinity of the main Verdun fort Lieut. lmmelman shot down British bplane near East Douaui.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02

California asparagus is dollar a pound in New York, but in Yuma we can get a mess of fresh spinach for ten cents.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02

So far the only substitute for gaso- line that has been found is the street car ticket.-Detroit Free Pres.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02
Associated Press

ALBANY, Mar 3.-Ihree known dead and another probably fatally injured and two others believed to have been killed is the result of end collision between
 freight and express train in the North Albany yards of the New York Central railroad A third train crashed into the wreckage.
Arizona sentinel Yuma southwest., 1916-03-02

Miladi says beauty is often only powder deep.-Memphis Commercial Appeal.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12
Where Stamina Wins

In some parts of BorneO 1t Is Gus
tomary, when dispute arises con-
corning the ownership of COW, for
example, for both the contestants to
take their positions, In the presence
of the witnesses and throng of spec
tators, in II pool of water about four
feet deep, each praying that the birds
and animals and the water may bear
him witness. Two sets of cross
sticks are then driven into the mud
at the bottom of the pool. At given
signal each disputant puts his head
under the cross-stick, and keeps 1t in
the water as long as he can, friend
holding his legs to pull him out ut the
first signs Of fainting. The man who
can keep his head under water the
longer time Is declared to be the right.
full owner of the property In dispute.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12

couldn't have heard the whistle, nor
have seen the sign. You must have
been thinking, sir"
Yes, 1t is a bad habit of mine," con-
fessed the young professor. Then he
seized both of the brown hands. He
pressed them fervently "You-you
have done me a great service" he
went on and fluttered, for never before
had he been SO close to a member OF
the opposite sex. my dear young
lady, IL declare, l thank you'll"
And then, thrilled at a magic con-
tact enforcing a new and happy SEN
sation and overcome, too at his I'M
wonted timidity, he blushed like an
awkward schoolboy.
He was just that in his innocence
and inexperience. A bookworm, with
in the week he had started in as a
tutor at the academy back in the town,
on trial. A great thinker, he had
struck his pupils as dull, when he was
was. He picked up the baskets from
the ground.
Il was bound for a walk, any
where" he said, so | may go your
way, IL you will allow me-" and then
in his odd manner he drifted on into
all kinds of generalities as they walked
along-commenting on the herbs they
passed, the crops. the latest sun-force
theory, and the girl listened, pleased
and interested, for she recognized the
sterling intellectual worth of this old
head on young shoulders.
Il thank you very much" she said,
as they reached farm surrounding
an old, but weIl-patched-up cottage,
nesting among all kinds of Towering
vines. A radiant garden encircled it,
Then behind was a full ten acres,
planted in exquisite order with sweet
peas and carnations.
Why, you've got a regular paradise
here!' spoke the professor in profound
admiration and surprise.
Yes" nodded his bright little com
panion smilingly. You see, father
died, mother is an invalid, there are
four little ones, but they can help
when they are wen and every morn
ing carry the flowers to the trolley
express and ship them in to a city
florist"
How delightful" enthused Drew,
and the Whit OF perfume and the in
SEPARATION of brilliant colors cleared the
cObwebs of pOnderous science from
his brain magically.
You see, you mustn't come any
nearer the house" advised Myra Lit
tie. That sign-the red one near the
door"
Why, yes" said Drew, scanning q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12
Loves
Quarantine
By
Frances Elizabeth Lanyon
t. 1916. by w. G. Chapman

Copyright, 1916. by w. G. Chapman.)
Stop! Look! Listen!
The words glared down into the
consciousness of Hector Drew with q
vividness that sent q thrill through
every fiber of his frame. He saw the
warning sign amid a vortex of dust,
kissing steam and the grind and roar
Of giant wheels. Then he was sensi-
BILE Of having grazed death by a mar
row margin. Someone was pulling at
his sleeve-the same one who had
grasped his arm and drawn him back
Just in the nick of time.
Stop! Look! Lsten!" he MUIR
INJURED mechanically in a dazed, lost
way. Then his eyes fell upon the hand
trembling on his sleeve. His eyes
followed its outlines to the wrist,
along the arm to the face of the per-
son who had saved his life.
This was what he saw-a nut-brown
face, but exquisitely nodded, eyes with
a trace of the shock of terror, but in
f1nitely kindly and sensible. All these
belonged to a girl of about twenty.
She was plainly dressed, but neat and
clean. BY her side were two immense
baskets, empty. She had dropped
them to seize this distracted, heed
less mortal, immersed in thought, his
mind a thousand miles away from the
remotest suspicion of peril at a mo-
ment when it lowered so dangerously
near to him.
"You didn't seem to notice that the
train was coming, sir" said the girl
now that the excitement was past
becoming shy and confused. you
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12
cAL0MEL DYNAMITES YOUR LIVER!
MAKES YOU SICK AND SAL|VATES

Tone tonight Your druggist or dealer
sells you so cent bottle of Dodson,s
Liver Tone under my personal money
back guarantee that each spoonful will
clean your sluggish liver better than a
dose of nasty calomel and that it WON'T
make you sick.
Dodson's Liver Tone is real liver
medicine. You'll know it next morning
because you will wake up feeling fine,
your liver will be working; headache
and dizziness gone; stomach will be
sweet and bowels regular.
Dodson's Liver Tone is entirely vege-
table, therefore harmless and can NOS
salivate. Give it to your children.
Millions of people are using Dodson,s
Liver Tone instead Of dangerous calomel
now. Your druggist will tell you that
the sale of Calomel is almost stopped
entirely here.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12

piece of flaming red cardboard
measles. isn't it"
-Four cases." replied Myra. THE
children have come down with it one
after the other for week 1t has been
bad for our little flower business, for
l have to pay a man to come after
the cut flowers and take them to the
station. Then l go after the bas-
kets."
Measles, eh?" repeated Drew in his
vague ruminative way. How for
tunate."
Myra stared at him in wonder.
Il mean for myself" Drew fastened
to explain. "As a general student
have become quite a physician.
shall be glad to go in and look over
the little ones. l may be able to sug-
gest or prescribe in a way that will
alleviate their discomfort. You know
doctors are practically immune" he
laughed, and, needless Of the faint pro-
tests of his companion, he entered the
house with her.
The little ones regarded him with
awe and their mother with gratitude, as
Drew looked them over and advised
some sensible and eficacious home
] treatment. He fingered for an hour.
The presence of the sweet-faced girl.
the break in the solitary monotony of
his life charmed him.
Il say, it won't do" challenged de-
cided voice, as he came into the outer
! air again to confront the local health
officer. I'm afraid it's a quarantine,
professor" added the man. You see,
it wouldn't do for you to carry back
germs among all those young stu
dents. You'll have to isolate your
| SELF"
There was no gainsaying the edict
OF the officer. Drew looked more quiz
zical than dismayed. Then he saw
the logic of the argument.
ave would try to make you comfort
able here" spoke Myra, and an ar
rangement was contaminated. The
/ professor was to become a boarder
in the infected house for the critical
ten-day period.
It was glorious experience, a VOL
oerfu variation. He needed 1t and he
improved and enjoyed it. All day
long he helped Myra among the flower
beds. When one day he received a
letter from the college folk announc-
ing that they had decided to do with
out a new tutor, he simply shrugged
his shoulders.
| Il declare" he observed to Mrs. Lit
tie, Il could spend my life among the
flowers! If you had a little more
ground and owned the place there
would be more than living in the
work. This is life. I've missed 1t delv-
ing into old dusty tones. have some
money put by. Suppose l invest 1t
here and-and why not go into part
nership with you good people?"
Myra took all this for a passing
fancy, but she found herself mistaken.
They had become famous friends, he,
the courteous, warm-hearted scholar;
she, the ceaseless, intrepid little work
er. One day the professor returned
from town, an unusual animation ap-
parent in his face and manner.
I've bought the place. he an
nounced. And I've been thinking"
he added, walking along with Myra.
You remember that sign at the rail-
road crossing where you saved and
changed my life? 'Stop!" and Myra
halted obediently.
He drew from his pocket shining
circlet
Look" he supplemented, and
Myra did SO, and fiuttered strangely.
- "Listenp l love you. VIII you
take the ring and become my partner
for life? | love you"
And l love you, too" sweetly and
simply spoke Myra, placing both hands
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12
Treatment of Walls.

II molding is liked from which to
hang the pictures that do so much to
make our rooms homelike, the best
height for the molding is in line with
the top Of the doors. The modern idea
seems to be to bring the window wood
work to the floor by using paneling
beneath the sill, and to carry the tops
of doors and windows to fixed line
the molding line. Thus the walls are
divided into rectangular spaces. and
the decorative effect of good paper
is enhanced. A plain paper has the
dignity Of a panel when so used.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12
Applied LouIc.

One Of the clerks at the Washing.
ton weather bureau recently took un.
to himself wife and 1t has been his
endeavOr to interest her In his work at
the office.
The other evening on coming home
he said: at was terrible storm
that swept through Jersey. The wind
blew 60 miles an hour for 80 min
utes."
well, dearie," said the wife, anx.
ious to show an intelligent interest In
the matter, its lucky isn't it, that
it blew only half an hourT"
"Why?"
swell, 80 miles isn't nearly so bad"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12
Dinner Frock With New Neckline

at the side of the skirt.
Particular attention is directed to.
ward the waist, however, because Of
its charming simplicity. This will
make 1t favorite for independent
wear during the season.
To gain the oval shaped neck, it
is necessary to cut out the upper part
of the front and back along indicat-
ing small go" perforations. Finish
with bands Of silk, stitched to the
front and back, center-fronts and
back edges even.
Sew the sleeve to armhole edge Of
front and back as notched. Close un-
der-arm and sleeve seams as notched
and gather lower edge of front and
back between double "TT" perfora-
tions and 2 inches above. Adjust
stay to position underneath gathers,
center fronts and back edges even,
small 30" perforation at under-arm
seam.
The large 60" perforations on the
peplum indicate the center-front.
Close the center-front seam and sew
to lower edge Of waist as indicated.
Makers Of smart fashions think in
terms of capes this season, so that
there are very few ultra-modish
frocks which do not accommodate
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1916-08-12
'DedsaAs Lssf Tone" Starts Your LiVeI
BsliM Thaa caIomeI and You DON'T
Less q Days Work

Liven up your sluggish liveri Fee
Inc and cheerful; make your work a
'leasure; be vigorous and full of ambi
ion. But take no nasty, dangerous
alomel because It makes you sick and
on may lose days work.
Calomel il mercury or quicksilver
Thich causes necrosis of the bones
ialomei crashes into sour bile like
ynamite. breaking it up. That's when
ou feel that awful nausea and cramping
Listen to mel If you want to enjoy
he nieest, gentlest liver and bowel
leansing youAever experienced just take
spoonful Of harmless Dodson's Lives