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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
TORRENTS Of BLOOD HAVE
FLOWED IN BATTLE Of ARRAS
With OUTCOME YET DOUBTFUL
MOVE TO DISPLACE FOREIGN.
MADE GOODS IN NETHERLANDS
WITH THE HOME.MADE
(By Associated Press. }

Utrecht, Netherlands. April 80 -
Dutch traders seeking fresh means
to supply their home needs from
Rome sources and Dutch manufac-
lures anxious to displace foreign
made goods. organized the first
Dutch national fair. now in progress
at Utrecht.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

On the Lake Garfield tract. east of
Barlow, there are more than 500
acres of watermelons, about $50
acres of which will be loaded at
Lake Garfield ani the balance at
Alturas on the Seaboard. This tract
is owned by the Lake Garfield Nur-
series CO., of Winter Haven, Fla.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
l 900 POLES WANDER
ABOUT COUNTRY
(By Associated Press. !

ilaarlem. Netherlands, April 2s.--
So great has been the influx OF Rus
sian Poles from Germany, many Of
them fleeing from forced labor under
starvation conditions, that more than
1000 OF them are now wandering
about the country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

The County Commissioners of Os-
ceola county expect to call bond
election in June on the question OF
Issuance by commissioners districts
and ? OF 500. 900 in bonds for
road purposes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
Is Americans Aboard
(By Associated Press.) }

New York, April 30--The Vacuum
commanded by Captain s. S. Har-
ris New York. left here Mar. 80 for
Birkenhead, England. She carried a
crew of thirty-four, including fifteen
Americans
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

Ground was broken last week for
a new asphalt plant, about one-half
mile south Of Winter Haven, which
will soon be in operation to supply
surfacing materials for the roads ur1-
der construction in that section OF
the county.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
THE POLISH ARMY

warsaw, April 30.-Lecturing at
warsaw on what is termed the Pol
lish army, Colonel Leon Beroecki'
chief of staff of the Legion Comman-
do. stated that a force Of 100000
men had been organized up to Sep
tember. 1915.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
50. .699, 100000 FOR URGENT
NAVAL AND ARMY USE
(By Associated Press. }

Washington, April S0.-Appro-
priations of $2,699, ,OOO.O for the
urgent deficiencies of the army and
navy was included in a bill of the
House appropriations committee fav-
orably reported. This is $3.50, 100000
less than the army and navy recon-
nended
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
BREAD FAMINE
AND RIOI|NC
Follows STRIKE
IN CHICAGO
BY Associated Press. J

Chicago, April 30. A bread fam
inc in many sections and rioting in
the west side of the Ghetto district
marked the bakers strike.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

hundreds read of the need OF the
government for a quick response and
forwarded their remittances befoe
the above notices reached them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

The Atlantic Coast Line will soon
be rock-ballasted from Tampa 10
jacksonville.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30

The road between Wauchula and
Avon Park will not be hard-sur-
faced
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
BRAZIL Will
REMAIN NEUTRAL
(By Associated Press J

Ruenos Aires. April 2S-Brazil
has issued a proclamation of neu-
trality in the war between the Unit
ed States and Germany.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1917-04-30
KING OF GREECE
~ TO lBD|cATE

(By Associated press)
London, April 30.-A Rome dis
patch says the report that the king
CT Greece will abdicate is confirmed
froma neutral diplomatic source.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
MOTHER! LOOK At
CHILD'S TONGUE
If cross, feverish, Constipated,
give California Syrup
of Figs"

A laxative today saves a sick child
tomorrow. Children simply will not
take the time from play 30 empty thei-
bowels. which become ciogged up with
waste, liver gets sluggish; stomach
sour.
Look ut the tongue, mother If coat
ed. or your child is llstless, cross. few
eriSh, breath bad. restless, doesn't eat
heartily. full of cold or has sore throat
or any other childrcns ailment. give "A
teaSpoonful of California Syrup OF
Figs" then don't worry, because it is
perfectly harmless. and In few hours
all this constipation poison, sour bile
and fermentlng waste will gently
move out of the bowels. and you have
we'll playful child again. thor
ough Inside cleansing is Ofttimes all
that is necessary. 1t should be the
first treatment given In any sickness.
Beware of counterfeit ilg syrups.
ASK at the store for a 50-cent bottle OF
california Syrup of Figs" which has
full directions for babies, children OF
all ages and for growu-ups plainly
printed on the bottle ADV.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07

and thoughtful for once in a way"
Ember str0ked his chin with thought
full fingers.
you've heard the news, then7"
"In three ways" Whitaker re-
turned. with calm.
@How's that-three ways7"
Through the newspapers, the bill
boards, and from the lips of my
wife"
Ember opened his eyes wide.
You've been to see herr"
"She called this morning"
But Ember interrupted, thrusting a
ready and generous hand across the
table:
My dear man, EN- gladi"
Whitaker took the proffered hand
readily and firmly. THANK you.
was saying: she called this morning
to inform me that, though welded
once. we must be strangers now and
evermOre 90
"But yOu-of course-you argued
that nonsense out of her head"
ITO the COntrary-again."
"But-ny dear man!-yOu said you
were celebrating; you permitted me
to congratulate you just now"
"The point IS" said Whitaker, with
bland and confident grin; I've sue
ceeded IN arguing that nonsense out
of my head-not hers-mine."
Ember gave a helpless gesture. I'm
afraid this IS one of my stupid
nights
81 mean that, though Mary ran away
from me, wouldn't listen to reason,
have, in the course of an afternoons
hard tramping, come to the conclu-
sion that there is nothing under the
sun which binds me to sit back and
accept whatever treatment she pur-
poses according me by courtesy of
Jules Max"
Whitaber bent forward, his coun-
tenance discov ering a phase Of seri-
| BUSINESS hitherto masked by his twist
ed smile.
81 mean I'm tired Of all this poppy
cock Unless I'm an infatuated ass.
y
has made up her mind to ren0unce me
partly because Max has worked upon
her feelings by painting some lurid
picture Of his imminent artistic and
| financial damnation If she leaves him.
partly because she believes, or has
been led to believe, in this destroy
| ing angel moonshine. Now she's got
to listen to reason. So, likewise, Max"
"You're becoming more human word
By word. commented Ember with
open approval. "Con. 1ue; elucidate /;
| can understand how a fairly resolute
loyer with the gift of CAB can talk a
weak-minded. fond female into deny
Ing her pet superstition; but how
you're goiag TO get around Max passes
my comprehension. The man unques-
ti0nably has her under contract"
But. you forgot his god is Nam
non" Whitaker put in. Max win do
aaythlng in the world for money.
Therein resides the kernel of my plan
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
NOW 1T IS HURRY UP GIRL
Boys Are Displaced as Telegraph Mes
sengers in One Office and Expert
ment Proves Successful.

did YOU ever see anything Ike II
In all your Hfe?" Manager Fowler OF
the Western Union Telegraph office at
New Brunswick. y. j., asked referring
to one Of his messenger girls, referring
ing to the New Yorl, Herald She was
turning the corner on the run with Il
telegram In her hand which she was
on her way TO deliver.
She was Annie Ford. pioneer OF the
messenger girl service OF America She
was smiling and the expression on her
face seemed to say, This Is the life"
The girl fairly radlated with happi-
ness
Miss Ford has had the place only a
few weeks. Just after she began duty
Violet Gallagher. 1916 graduate Of
the New Brunswick high school, joined
the Western Union forces Both girls
took to the work like ducks take to
water.
The girls went into the messenger
service because New Brunswick boys
who heretofore had been available for
messenger service are engaged in the
! Industries now Mr. Fowler had n
problem to solve and after much
/ thought offered positions on the mes
senger force to girls at 81 day. The
results have been most gratifying Tho
gIrts are intelligent OF pleasing APP
| pearancc. and their businesslllEc man
ner has made them great public fa-
| yorites.
The experiment seems decided sue
cess and IS being watched by other
telegraph office managers The girls
are especially valuable since the zone
system has been put into effect, and
there is time limit for the delivery
OF messages. The girls work only la
the day time
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
CHAPTER Xxx.
Black Out.

The auditorium was in almost total
darkness. A single voice was audible
from the stage that confronted 1t like
some tremendous, moonlight canvas in
huge frame of furnished gold. They
stole silently round the orchestra seats
to the stage-bOx-the same box that
Whitaker had on the former occasion
occupied in company with Max.
They succeeded in taking possession
without attracting attention, eltber
from the owners of that scanty seat
tering OF shirt bosoms In the orchestra
the critical fraternity and those In
Inmates bidder by the manager to the
FIRST glimpse Of his new revelation in
stagecraft-Or from those occupying
the stage.
The latter were but two. Evidently,
though the curtain had been up for
some minutes. the action Of the piece
had not yet been permitted to begin
to unfold. Whitaker inferred that Nix
had been dissatisfied with something
about the lighting Of the scene. The
manager was standing In mid-stage,
staring up at the borders-a stout and
pompous figure. tenacious to every dc
tai of that public self which he had
striven 50 successfully to make unfor-
gettably individual a figure quantity
homogeneous IN his impeccable mora
ing coat and striped trousers and fat
brimmed silk hat, perched well back
on his head, with his malacca stick
and lemon -rolored gloves and small
and excessively glossy >patent-leathei
shoes, posed against the counterfeit
OF & moonlit formal garden.
CTO BE CONTINUED
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
BY Louis Joseph Vance

u, The ensemble made a figure wildly
itcongruOus to the soberly splendid
and stately dining hall of the Primor-
dial clab, with its sparse patronage
OF members in evening dress.
Ember, himself as severely beauti-
full in black and white as the ceremo-
NOUS livery Of today permits man
10 be, was wonder-struck at sight of
Whitaker in such unconventional
guse, at such a time, in such place.
With neither invitation nor salutation.
he slipped into a chair on the other
side of the table. and stared.
Whitaker smiled benignantly upon
him, and called a waiter.
Ember. always abstemious, lifted
his hand and smiled a negative smile.
Whitaker dismissed the waiter.
"Wen q he inquired cheer
fully.
What right have you got to look
like that?" Ember demanded.
The right of every free-born Amer
lean citizen to make an ass of himself
according to the dictates of his CON
science. I've been exploring the dark
backwards and abysm of the Bronx
afo0t. Got caught in the rain on the
way home. Was late getting back,
and dropped in here to celebrate"
I've been looking for you every
where. since morning"
Il suspected you would be. That's
why / went walking-to be lonesome
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
CHAPTER XIX.
One WAY Out

-'"ard eight Ia the evening, after
4sF-iong search through all his &C
.'''oned haunts. Ember ran WhGAa-
~. 20 earth in the dining room of the
.-loordial. The young man. alone
table was in the act of topping
"a IN excellent dinner with a still
---' g excellent cordial and a super
excellent cigar.
'4e wore rough tweeds. and they
Fe damp and baggy: bis boots were
--ay his hair was a tribe disorder
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
A Contract.

'Just because man has great
deal Of money Is no sign that he Is
happy said the philosophic person.
cor course not" replied the casunl
observer, but you will notice that in
nine cases ont of ten he is more on
We'd than the man who goes about
with "a glad smile on his face and Il
patch on the seat of his trousers"
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07

Don't think because girl loves you
from the bottom Of her heart that
there isn't plenty of room ut the top.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
To Provide Funds.

Funds are to be derived from these
productions for carrying forward the
idea. To provide for any possible def
cit the bin calls for m appropriation Of
$4,000 This money is to come ont of
the unexpeuded funds OF The capitol
building commission.
Under the terms Of the bill. the mem.
bcrs of the committee on The dcdico.
tiou of the capitol VIII receive only the
necessary travelling expenses. They
are TO make plans for the collection OF
the funds and for the making Of tie
plaue FOR the character q the cere
monies
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07

Renovate patent leather by rubbing
with a cloth soaked IN milk.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07

Persian farming depends on irrigA
ton.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
PIans for Capltol pedlcation.

Plans for the dedication OF the state
capitol this summer viii be presented
before the legislature probably next
week, when 1t IS expected that hegr.
Ing will be given to the Burke bill on
the subject. Senator Timothy Burke
of Green Bay has offered by request "a
bin creating a dedleatory committee
composed Of the governor Superintend
emf Of public property, superintendent
Of the State Historical society. state
engineer, superintendent of public in.
struction and five members at large TO-
be chosen by the governor one of them
to be member Of the capitol building
commission
For the past three months public
spirited citizens Of the state have been
agitating the plan Of having the new
S7.000000 capitol building formally
dedicated IN June or July. this year
when the work on the building will be
practically completed. Should the leg
islature favor the idea II Is planned To
Invite to the meeting all OF the men
who have served IN the legislature, the
governors who have served Wisconsin,.
members Of the supreme court and
other public officials. PaEeants repre-
senting the early history Of Wisconsin
are also being planned
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
Sac ArmorY AId BIII.

The state armOry ala blll Ia been
sent back 10 the finance committee TO-
q hearing The bin was fnyorably re-
ported by the senate state affairs com
inlttee and then sent TO the finance
committee. This committee unfayor-
ably reported the bill although no pub
lie aearing had been held on the mat
ter. For this reason. Senator Plarr
whitman, Iowa county, las asked that
the biz he given hearing 10 the COM
mlttee and the bill has been sent back
by the senate. Because the bulletins
Of hearings have been issued the meas
ure cannot ret hearing uRul April 10.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07
Referendum Bill Passed.

The assembly passed the Eyiue
liquor referendum bill by a vote Of 90
TO IT. The bill must remain in the
house Of hours TO await any motions
which may be presented for reconsld-
GRAFTON.
Iron County news. [volume] (Hurley, Wis.) 1913-1950, 1917-04-07

In the assembly. ASScmhyuan Bur
nett moved that tie bin appropriating
5000. 900 per aunum for the National
Guard Of Wisconsin. be recalled from
the committee on state affairs AMI &c
turned 70 the clerks desk. The motion
was agreed 20 by Cnanimous consent.
Mr.. Burnett then moved to suspend
the rules TO advance the BIZ to en-
grossment. The bin was ordered 10
en-r0ssment and was referred to the
committee on finaSee. Senator VIII
cox's Bill providing for state aid for
the construction OF armOries for
.uardsmen will get new impetEA
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-23
Rrfns r. Merrln.

A man we'll known In this section, ~
we'll - In other pafts Of the state, VA
Rnfus z. Morrill,, who died Of bic home
In Norway Thursday afternoon. he va
taken suddenly III d an early hour
Thursday morning. DR.. Weber Of Lew.
iston was called, and diagnosed the csse
q appendicitis. An operation was per
formed, but Mr.. Morrill, failed to rally,
and the end came In the afternoon oil
that day.
Mr.. Morrill, Was born In Raymond but
had lived In Norway about thirty years
He VA familiar figure to the attend
ants ct state and county fairs, where hi
usually had string of oxen In the pull
| ing ring and on exhibition. Whether Il
vas due mainly to the strength of bis
oxen, or to his skill % driver, he gen
orally succeeded in carrying Oh . hand
some share of tho drawing premiums
Certainly he was good driver, - vel
- somewhat picturesque one, and h
watch him drive bis cattle was ono of the
attractions of the fairs.
His oxen were not kept for the ring
alone, but for work, and be made good
use Of them. At the time of bis death
he bad some uncompleted numbering con.
tracts.
Mr.. Morrill, leaves Q widow, . daugh-
ter, Mrs. Charles p. Roes, who lives ut
the old homo, brother, Frank, who
lives In tho Ysgger district in Norway,
and sister in Massachusetts,.
The funeral Sunday afternoon was At
tended by Rev. G. g. Miller, and there
Was throng Of people larger than could
get into the house, nearly . hundred
teams being there. Burial was In Pine
Grove Cemetery.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-23
Calvin C.. Hussey.

Calvin G. Hussey died Thursday nigh
at the home of his son, Horace Hussey, IL
Norway. Mr.. Hussey was 81 years oil
age, and was born In Parkman, Maine
He served in the civil war, and after the
close of the war returned to Auburn and
was employed In the shoe factories there
Since the death of his wife lie has spenI
part of the time with bis son In Norway
and part with his daughter In Auburn
He was a member of Burnside Post G
A. R., Of Auburn.
Four children survive him, George A
Hussey of South Paris, Horace Hussey o.
Norway, Mrs. Bertha Needbsm Of Au
burn, and John G. Hussey OF Norway.
The funeral Saturday was attended BY
Rev. q. q. Newton, and the remains
were placed in the receiving tomb. They
will be buried 10 the spring In the GENE
terry at Norway Center.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-23
PROBATE NOTICES.

To all persons Interested In either Of the estatc
hereinafter named:
At Q Probate Court, held at Paris In ant
for the County Of Oxford. on the thirt
Tuesday Of January, In the year OF our LORI
one thousand nine hundred and seventeen. Tit
following matter having bean presented Tor tn
action thereupon hereinafter indicated, Il
hereby ORDKRED:
That notice thereof be given to all persons In
terested, by causing . copy OF this order 70 Ok
published three weeks successfully In the OK
ford Democrat, newspaper published NJ souti
Paris, In said County. that they may appear at
Probate Court TO be held at Rumf0rd. OF
the second Tuesday Of February, A. d. 1917, q
Of the clock In the forenoon, and be heart
thereon II they zee cause.
Benjamin B. DALEY late Of Canton. dc
ceased; will and petition for probate thereof
presented by John II. Daley, the executor
therein named.
Lucy A. Davis late of Canton. deceased
will and petition for probate thereof and the ap
pointment of Bertha p. Gordon as executrix Of
the same without bond, presented by said Berthi
p. Gordon. the executrix therein named.
Jehn d Wood Of Andover, adult ward; &C
count presented for allowance by Olney A. Bur
CESS, guardian.
George A. Marsh late of Dixheld. deceased
fret anu final account presented for ALLOWANCES
by John r. Trask, administrator.
ADDISON z. HERRICK, Judge of said Court.
A true copy-attest:
Is ALBERT D. PARK, Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-23

10 oil pRsoAe m1oReeoedh e1tAer Of TIE eseases
heroInafter named:
AZ 8 ProbaAs Court hsld = Paris. In and fpe
The County Of 0xfords o. tie third Tuesday
9. nas 1asd1sd isd Ss he .ss
matter having 6een prscented. for he aee,on
thereopon hereinafter indicated. Il y hsrssy
TSss 49, thsr,of be OWN 10 an par,ous IN.
tsrested By causing copy Of this order 70 Be
pubnShed three weeks successively In tie OK.
lord DemocI.t neWIpaper pubhshed 9 Soasn
P.s,s q ga Comfy fs.s sasy nay :Pps.s ., e.
third Tuesday Of February, 4. D. 1917. q Of
the clock In The forenoon and b heard thereon
II they see Gauss.
John q. Knssland ats Of Watsrford. do
ceased; win and petition for probate thereof and
the appointment Of Warren v. Kneeland - ex.
said Warren v Kneeisnd, the executor therein
named.
Willian 0sxriek late Of Rumford, de-
ceased petition thas Walter Jassud or some
traitor Of the estate Of aid deceased presented
BY Walter Jsssud. creditor.
Kate p. Holden late Of Paris. decessed; ;
petition for the appointment OF James 9. Wright
or some other euitable person - administrator
Of the estate Of said deceased, presented BY An.
mis- Il, Bryant, cousin and heir.
Ramon De Comm10 - Ioto VI ooucsoCks
deceased; frat and dnal account presented for
allowance by vertie A. Croker. executrix.
Mary Ann Warren late Of Hebron, de.
ceased second account presented for allowance
by James A. Flanders, trustee.
James L. Partridge late Of Norway, de-
ceased; first account presented for allowances BY
EImon j. Noyes, administrator.
Carl w. Hayes Of Paris, minor ward; sec
ond account presented for allowance by Bertha
A. Emmons, guardian.
James L. Partridge late Of Norway, de.
ceased petition for determination of collateral
Inheritance tax presented by Elmon J. Noyes,
administrator.
Frederick Hugo Muller late Of Waterford.
deceased; will ami pet tiou for probate thereof
and the appointments Of Lucinda r. Muller 40
executrix Of the same, without bond, preeented
by said Lucinda 3. Muller, the executrix therein
named.
Annette Kimball Richardson late uf
Hiram, deceased; petition for order 70 distrib:
ute balance remaining In his hands presented
by Herbert Moulton, executor.
ADDISON e. DERRICK, Judge Of said Court.
4s ALBERT D. PARK. Register.
Oxford Democrat. [volume] (Paris, Me.) 1833-1933, 1917-01-23
John n. Murdoch.

Death came very suddenly to John q
Murdoch of Norway Saturday afternoon
He had been to the machine shop of biz
SOD. Frank W. Murdock, to attend to bis
duties ~ book-keeper there, and return
ing home sat down in front of the FIR,
and soon sfterward dropped forward and
expired Immediately.
Mr.. Murdoch was II years of ago, and
Was born in Newburyport, Mass. &c
bad lived In several towns 10 Maine, had
formerly been resident of Norway for S
time, and had lived here for the past flf
teen years. He leaves widow and one
son, Frank w. Murdoch, who runs ma
chine shop here, In which the elder Muir.
dock has been book.keeper.
BE WAS member of Oxford Lodge,
F. and A. NJ, and Oxford Chapter, OF
Norway, and of Cumberland Lodge, I.
o. o. F., Mt. Pleasant Encampment and
Eudora Rebskah Lodge, of Bridgton.
he was genial man, fond of the society
of his fellows, and frequent attendant
at the meetings of the several bodies.
Within few years he had held number
OF Masonic offices, and was one Of the
most faithful In attendance upon his
duties.
The funeral will be held at / 80 Tues.
day afternoon at the home on lower
Main Street, attended by Rev. c. G. Nil.
Ter, and in charge Of Oxford Lodge of
Masons. Burial will be In Pine Grove
Cemetery.