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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
WANTS TO HAVE ECONOMIC IN
TERcoURsE WITH PEOPLE
ON LEFT BANK OF RHINE
DEMAND FREE USE OF RIVER
Secretary solf Says That Unless Re
quest Is Granted, BolsheyiId Con-
ditions May Result

London, Nov. ia wireless
message from Secretary Solf to the
United States. the British. French
and Italian governments. received.
says that Germany wants the armis-
tice terms modified so she can have
economic intercourse with the terri
tory on the left bank OF the Rhine,
as before. She also asks permission
for German owners to exploit coal.
potash and iron ore mines, and the
general free use OF the Rhine for
transports within the old boundaries
OF the German empire.
Germany further asks for free
navigation via Rotterdam and the
coast for provisioning Germany, and
free railway traffic In the occupied
territory.
Secretary Solf suggests the old
frontier be regarded as customs
boundary, and Germany levy duties.
Solf declares that without these mod
iicatlons Germany will advance
more or less toward Bolsheviki con-
ditions. which might become danger
Gus to the neighboring states" and
protests against "the continuation Of
the blockade"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
LAST OF Old MORMON
LEADERS PASSES AWAY

Salt Lake City, Nov. i9.-Joseph
II. Smith. president of the Church OF
Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints.
Mormon" died early today after a
long illness. due to- paralysis in oc-
tober. He spoke strongly at church
conferences against polygamy.
Joseph Fielding Smith was presi-
dent OF the Mormon church. the
Church OF Jesus Christ OF Latter Day
Saint. the seat OF which cult is in
Utah. though It's members are scat
tered In colonies throughout the
world to the number OF some 400,-
900. The church is ruled by council.
but Smith was It's nominal head, and
laid claim to the authority OF the
original Mormon prophet, Joseph
Smith, his uncle. This claim was
disputed by several apostate organ
izatlons. including the Missouri
branch, at the head OF which was
Joseph Smith, son OF the phophet,
who died in 1914.
With the death of both Smiths.
has passed probably the last OF the
Mormon leaders whose birth occur
red prior to the settlement OF the
cult in UTAH
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
5000 men NEEDED TO
BRING SOLDIERS HOME

Washington. Nov. 19.-Arrange-
ments for bringing home the troops
In France are being worked out
rapidly from a shipping point Of
view, the Shipping Board announc-
ed today. in issuing call for 5000
volunteers to man the ships that will
be used for that purpose.
Chairman Hurley. before his de-
parture for Europe. left definite or
ders to rush all arrangements for
this work. The war department
transport service. it was said, is CO.
operating fully with the shipping
board.
Plans have been formulated
whereby the Shipping Board will
furnish crews for the war depart
ment transports. Every month, 1t
was said, 400 men will be required
as firemen and other hundreds for
ratings as sailors. stewards. cooks
and coal passers.
Men between 1S and 35 will be ac-
cepted under the call issued today
without regard for their draft rat
ing or previous experience and will
be put aboard training ships at Bos-
ton, San Francisco, Seattle. New Or
leans and Cleveland for six weeks
special training. Opportunity will be
Afforded those who enlist in this
service to remain permanently in
the merchant marine after peace
has been signed and the entire army
returned to the United States.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
INFLUENZA REAPSM MORE
VICTIMS THAN BULLETS

Washington, Nov 19,-The re-
cent epidemic of influenza In the
United States caused more deaths
than occurred among the American
expeditionary forces from all causes
from the time the first unit landed
In France until hostilities ceased
This announcement today by the GEN.
sus bureau was based on unofficial
estimates Of the total casualties
among the overseas forces and re-
ports from 46 cities having a COM
bined population of $4,000, 700,
which showed S2,3O6 deaths from
influenza and pneumonia from Sep
tember 8 to November Q. 1
'"Total casualties In the American
expeditionary forces" said the an
nouncement. "have recently been un-
officially estimated at 100, 900"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
GERMANSTRAMP[E
/. THEIR OWN FLAG
Refuse 20 Obey Their Officers and
Wave British and American
Flags

With the Allied Armies In France
and Belgium. Nov. 1s.-The burgo-
master OF Brussels. NJ. Jemonpier.
gave the correspondent the follow
Ing story OF the revolution on No
yember 10:
II was informed that German SOL
diers were making manifestations in
the street. setting prisoners free and
their officers. The Off
GERS resisted but the manifestants
oyercame them. II was also report
ed there was to be a meeting In the
Place Poiorct. ! arrived there at
$3.50 O'Clock and found between
$4,000 and 10000 German soldiers
surrounded by crowds OF curious Bel
CLANS.
After speeches the troops march
ed to the offices OF representatives
OF the German government In the
Rue Regence. Here they trampled
down n German flag.
"In addition to red flags. British
and American flags were waved, and
the 'Marseillaise' was sung"
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
IRRIGATION CO.
Elects OFFICERS
Effects Permanent Organization and
VIII Secure Surveyor to Begin
Work Soon

The Gravity District Improvement
company held an important meeting
Monday afternoon in the Chamber OF
Commerce rooms. The company, has
been only temporarily organized but
at this meeting a permanent organ
ization was effected and the follow
ing officers elected:
w: H. Flanagan, president; W. t.
Hull. vice president; X. Hammer
bacher, secretary; n. Wood, treas
urer.
At the meeting the officers were
authorized to spend $3.50 for a sur
vey, and tonight the directors will
probably meet for the purpose of Sc
lecting a surveyor.
About 1909 acres had already
been signed up for the irrigation pro-
ject, but It is stated that 200 acres
have lately been secured, and the
promoters Of the enterprise feel con-
fident OF securing a total OF 1900
acres In the near future.
The meeting was reported as an
enthusiastic one and the officers feel
that there is no doubt but what
water will be in the ditch for next
years crops.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
VAN A HE, GpDl0GST.
VICTIM Of meningitis


Madison, Wis, Nov. 19.-Presi-
dent Chas. R. Van Hise, of the Uni
versity Of Wisconsin. died at Mil
waukee when meningitis set in, fol-
lowing a slight operation on his
nose.
Charles R. Van Hise, educator and
publicist, was inaugurated president
of the University of Wisconsin in
June, 1904, after he had establish
ed record for high attainments as
a geologist. He was given import
ant trusts from large mining COM
panies at various times for re-
searches into mining fields to deter
mine the possibilities for Develop,
ment. These investigations took
him to Canada. South America and
other lands and his reputation be-
came International.
President Van Hise was borne In
Fulton, Wis, May 20, 1857, the son
of William H. and Mary (Goodrich)
Van Hise. He was graduated from
the University of wisconsin in 1879.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
WILL FIGHT
NEW TELEPHONE RATES

Mayor Baker today received from
Acting Postmaster General j. H.
Rooms a reply to his telegram sent
Saturday asking IL the government
Is permitting the Pacific Telephone
& Telegraph company to increase
its rates through the utility laws of
Oregon or il an attempt is being
made to set aside the laws of this
state. The reply was unsatisfactory
to the mayor and in no manner an
swered his query. Mayor Baker i'm
mediately sent another wire to the
office of the postmaster general re-
questing a definite answer to his
question and reiterating his former
notice that this city is going to
fight the increase in rates to fin
ish. Telegram. braf g'7
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
CONGRESS NAY ADJOURN
PRESENT SESSION SOON

Washington, Nov. 19,-Plans to
adjourn the present session OF con-
gress sine die Thursday were made
today by democratic leaders Of the
senate and house after the senate
finance committee had reported that
It would be iinnossible to submit the
war revenue bill before the new reg
ular session Of congress opens De-
cember 2.
Republicans polled overwhelming
ly in favor Of adjournment and their
leaders said the adjournment pro-
gram would in all likelihood go
through, 9
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
BRITISH CASUALTIES
OVER THREE MILLION
London. Nov. 19.-British casu-
alties during the war. on all fronts,
total S.O4s.ss1.
The wounded totaled 2,O32,121.
The killed totaled 65S,665.
CABLES TO BE UNDER
CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT

Washington. Nov. 19.-Govern-
ment control and operation of all
ocean cable lines owned in America,
under Postmaster-General Burleson
is ordered by President Wilson in a
proclamation dated November 2,
which has just been made public
through publication in the govern
ment's official bulletin. a
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

A Berlin telegram received in
Amsterdam gives this list OF the vcs-
eels 10 be handed over:
Battleships: Kaiser. Kaisorin. Koe-
mig Albert, Kronprinz Wilhelm,
Prinz Regent fuitpold, Markgraf,
Grosser Kurfuerst. Bayern. Koeney
and Friedrich der Crosse.
Battle cruisers: Hiudenburg. Der
Finger. seydlitz. Moltke and Won der
Tam.
Light cruisers: Bremen. Brum-
mer. Frankfurt. Koeln. Dresden and
Emden.
The German cruiser Dresden was
sunk of Falkland Islands by the
British under Admiral Sturdee, while
the Emden was sunk in the Indian
ocean after II had raIded shipping In
the Far East. II Is probable that the
old ships had been given the names
OF tho ships sunk, or that new ships
have been built to replace them.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
RATES MADE
ON NIGHT MESSAGES

Washington. Nov. 19.-Postmas-
ter-General Burleson has ordered a
reduction on telegraph rates on
night messages. cutting the mini
mum toll fro none dollar to fifty
cents, between Atlantic and Pacific
coast states, effective January 1.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
BIG CARGO OF .COCOANUT
OIL RECEIVED AT FRISCO

San Francisco. Nov. 1s.-The
largest cargo of cocoanut oil ever
received here was recently delivered
by the steamer Royal Arrow from
Manila and Cobu consisting OF H.
500 tons valued at s4,50O,OOO.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
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WILL PUBLISH KAISER's
DECREE OF ABDICATION 1

\ Paris, Nov. 19.-To end the \
= discussion as to whether Will 4
: liam Hohenzollern really, abdi- 4
y Gated, the German government \
= intends to publish his decree OF \
y abdication, consisting of an at \
\ tempt to Justify the war on the \
\ ground Of Germany's isolation. \
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
PRISONERS FROM HUN
CAMPS SSWARM|NGW WEST

Paris. Nov. 19.--French troops
occupying the territory west OF the
Rhine are finding enormous guam
titles OF material. locomotives and
automobiles.
Thousands OF French, Russian,
Italian and English prisoners are
entering the lines from the German
prison camps.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

London. Nov. l9.--Tho program
for the surrender OF the German
fleet is that ships viii leave German
pcrtS on Wednesday and bo taken
over by the allies Thursday.
King George and the Prince OF
Wales will review the grand fleet al
Rousth. Wednesday. Later. the fleet
will sail for the rendezvous assign
cd for the surrender ceremony.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
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\ PRESIDENT WILSON TO " r
\ ATTEND CONFERENCE

\ London. Nov. 19.-Presi-
4 dent Wilson's announcement
= that he will attend the peace
\ conference is attracting general
\ attention. Lloyd George, Bon
\ ar Law, Lord Balfour and Earl
\ Reading win probably be
= among England's representa-
4 tives.
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Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
WORLD WAR BILL WILL
EXCEED 5000, ,OOO, 900, 900

Washington. Nov. 19.-The direct
cost of the war for all belligerent
nations to last May was reported
at s175,OO0, 100000 by the Federal
Reserve bulletin issued today. and 1t
is estimated that the cost will
amount to nearly 5000. 200, 900. 900
before the end OF this year.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
WALSH WILL return
TO HIS LAW PRACTICE

Washington, Nov. 19.-Frank p.
Walsh, joint chairman with Taft, of
the National Labor board, has sent
his resignation to President Wilson.
saying that he desires to return to
law practice. now that hostilities
have ceased. X M
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
ONE HUNDRED DEATHS
A DAY AT GONZALEZ

Mexico City, ....ov. 19.-Spanish
influenza struck Mexico hardest in
the state of Guanahuato. Official
reports state that, in one city Of
Gonzalez so per cent Of the inhabi-
tants were afflicted and. for three
days, there we're 100 deaths a day.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
CAMP LEWIS BREAKING
UP--b0YS COMING HOME

The following telegram was re-
ceived this afternoon by Il. G. Har-
ris, chairman of the local canteen,
from G. W. B. Pursell, division di-
rector of the canteen service at Sc
attle;
1.-THE rehabilitation Of soldiers
from Camp Lewis begins this Tues
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

Washington, Nov. 19.-Secretary
Baker said that there has been no
change in the Russian and Siberian
situations. from a military stand
point. No plans have been made.
either for sending additional Amer
lean troops or withdrawing any Of
the forces now operating there.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
WANTS FORMER KAISER SEIZED
BEFORE HE CAN REACH Der.
LIN AND START TROUBLE
IRON HAND SHOWN At BERLIN.
Reds Break Out Again and Attack
Americans on the Dvina-RepuIs-
ed With Heavy Loss

London, Nov. 19.-Rumors that
the former emperor may return to
Germany is causing a stir here,
Newspapers and some statesmen fear
there is plot brewing to trap the
allies. They demand that the for
mer kaiser be seized and all activi-
ties prevented.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
200 PEOPLE ARE KILLED
IN EXPLOSION NEAR COLOGNE

Paris, Nov. 1.-two hundred
persons were killed in an explosion
at VAIN, southeast of Cologne, Ger
many. according to reports received
here.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
BURGoMAsTER GIVEN OVATION

Brussels, Nov. 19.-Burgomaster
Adolphe Max has returned from cap
tivity and was given a great ova-
tion.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

Amsterdam, Nov. ia Berlin
telegram says that the physical crisis
appears to be over. Order is main
tanned with an iron hand, and all
robberles are punished by immedi-
ate execution.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

Archangel. Nov. 19.-Bolshevi
forces have resumed their attacks
against the American and British po-
sitions at Tulgas. on the Dvina river.
They were repulsed with severe
losses.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

London. Nov. l9.-The German
submarines to be handed over to the
allies passed through Kaiser Will
helm canal on their way to England.
according to Copenhagen dispatches.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19
TEN MODERN wARsHIPs AND
FIVE RATTLE CRUISERS FALL
TO THE ENTENTE
FIRST SHIPS HAVE LEFT KEEL
King George and Prince Of Wales 20
Review Grand Fleet at Rosyth,
Wednesday

Copenhagen. Nov. l9.--Tho first
section Of the German fleet TO be de-
iivered to tho allies loft Kicl Sun.
day for the North sea.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

Paris, Nov. 19.-The French
troops have entered Metz.
Rogue River courier. (Grants Pass, Or.) 19??-1918, 1918-11-19

day. November 10. at the rate Of
500 men per day, and will continue
to completion. Please have the can
teen workers at all trains. Do not
await notice of train arrivals from
the railway men All troops in
transit have ample money. and none
should be allowed them"
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-06
Ownership Of Railways

Federal government should owa
and operate system of trunk line
railways reaching into every state
with sufficient completeness to give 70
every state government-controlles
outlet for its products and inlet for
its importations.
HE local network of RAILWAYS
aside from the federal system, should
be acquired by the state as rapidly
as public sentiment will permit While
they remain in private ownership they
should be under control of the state
which should exercise power to make
regulations sufficient to protect the
rights of both the owners and shin.
pers.
A comprehensive system of high
ways should be planned ard built un
der the supervision OF the federal and
state governments furnishing roads
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-06
Merchant Fin
ancial Wreck

Il am financial wreck because OF
the expense of doctors and medicine
for my wife. She has been a chronic
sufferer for 10 years. Some pro,
nounced it gall stones, some gastritis
and some intestinal Inflammation. 7
happened to read an ad Of Mayr's
Wonderful Remedy and from the first
dose my wife has steadily improved -
1t is simple, harmless preparation
that removes the catarrhal mucus
from the intestinal tract and allays
the Inflammation which causes prac-
tically all stomach, liver and intesti-
nal ailments, including Appendicitis
One dose will convince or money re-
funded.
Henley and Henley.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-06
ORDINANCE NO. 72s

An ordinance ordering the grading. psvlng.
curblnr and otherwise improving OF esrlAn
streets and highways In the Clfy vi NsAe'
land, Polk County, Florida
Re II ordained by the City Commission o.
the City Of Lakeland: .n.,
~ SErTION That It is hereby ordered tnsl
the following streets and nignWsyh snsl =
Graded, paved, eurbed and improved IN sncil
manner as may be designated later py lhe oits
9psros PARK Drive: From Lake Morton
Drive 10 higgins street; paved 2O 1eet Wios
with concrete curb and gutter.
South Boulevard: From Lake morton urivs
To Mcdonald street paved ~ feet Wioe WIN
concrete curb and gutter.
Massachusetts Avenue: From Lake MorloL
Drive 10 Lime street; paved " leel "ioe WIN"
concrete curb and gutter -
walnut Street: From Lake Morton Drive
to indiana avenue; also from Missouri avenue
10 Florida avenue; paved ~ Feet Woe WIZ
concrete curb and gutter.
Cedar Street: From Massachusetts avenue
10 Iowa avenue; paved 20 feet wide with con-
crete curb and gutter. 49, 4.
Orange street also from Cedar street 70 Oak
street; paved 20 feet and ~ feet Woe re-
spectIvely with concrete curb and gutter.
North Kentucky Avenue: From Oak street
to Parker street; paved % feet wide WIN con-
crete curb and gutter.
New York Avenue: From Peachtree street
10 Magnolia street; paved 20 feet wide With
concrete curb and gutter
East Mcdonald Street: From Florida avenue
TO Ingraham avenue; paved ~ ieet woe VIVA
concrete curb and gutter
West Main Street: From New York avenue
TO Dakota avenue; paved 81 rect woe WIN
concrete curb and gutter
South Dakota Avenue: From Lemon street
to Lake Wire Drive; paved % feet wide from
Lemon street to Main street, and 20 feet wide
from Main street to Lake Wire Drive, with
concrete curb and gutter.
Hillcrest Drive: From Florida avenue to
Missouri avenue; paved 30 feet wide with con-
crete curb and gutter.
SECTION 1.-THE Commissioner OF Public
Works, now known as Commissioner OF Pub
lie improvements, is hereby ordered, author
lied and empowered 10 advertise for bids for
grading, paving and curbiDg and otherwise I'M
proving the above mentioned streets and ave-
nues
Approved this the nineteenth day Of NoVem-
Der, A d. 1918.
e. c. FLANAGAN.
Mayor or Commissioner Large.
/. H. L. Swatts, City Clerk Of Lakeland.
Florida, do hereby certify that the foregoing
Ordinance No. 225 was duly passed by the
Nov. 10. A. D. 1918.
Witness my hand and the seal Of the
municipality date aforesaid.
corporate Seal H. L. SWATTS.
Slle City Clerk
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-06
Bryan Tells Farmers That
He Opposes Military Training

spirit of the amendment and laws
passed upon it. would not forget.
however, that the farmer is the hero
in the victory against John Barley
corn, for prohibition began with the
farmer, triumphed first in the agri-
cultural communities, then swept the
agricultural states, and it was the
loyal support given by the farmer in
every phase OF the fight that made a
national victory possible. Woman suf-
frage is also near at hand.
Soldiers and Sailors Praised
'The American soldiers and railors
have proved themselves to be the best
in the world They are on return to
civil life entitled to the best treat
ment that grateful nation can give
Decentralization should be completed
at the earliest possible moment con-
sistent with conditions and our oh
legation and provision should be made
for the employment of returning sol
diers on public works until they are
absorbed by the industries of the
country.
"The expenses of the government
should be reduced to a peace basis as
rapidly as possible and in the redud
ton relief should be given first to
those least able to bear the burden of
taxation.
In dealing with telephones, tele-
graphs and railroads the policy of the
government should conform to the
principle that a private monopoly is
indefensible and intolerable. When
ever monopoly is necessary the peo-
rle and not few individuals sholld
enjoy the benefits that fow from the
monopoly.
Telegraph lines should be a gov
eminent monopoly under the post
office department Cables should be
used and operated jointly by this
government and the governments of
the countries to which they go.
Long distance telephone, The equiv
slent OF the telegraph lines should be
likewise operated by the government
under the postofflce department.
"All local telephone exchanges
should be owned and operated by such
governmental units as the state deems
best
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-06

Jacksonville, Dec. 5.-W. j. Bry-
an told the delegates attending the
Farmers National Congress Tuesday
afternoon that he did not believe in
universal military training He adj
vocated the ownership by the public
of all monopolies. Among other things
mentioned for the ownership of the
people were railways, telegraph lines,
long distance telephone lines, mer-
chant marine and cables. He also ad-
vocated the ownership of great pa
per or bulletin by the government
which he said should be edited by a
representative of the President and
two other men, one selected by the
majority party in Congress and the
other selected by the minority party
He had number of unique ideas in
bis speech.
Farmers Must Have Part In Solving
Problems
He spoke, in part, as follows:
1.-THE farmers constitute the largest
single group in our nation, and are so
closely identified with every form Of
progress and with the development OF
every phase OF our civilization that
they are vitality interested in all the
problems Of government. Both as a
matter Of self-protection and for the
promotion OF the public good they
must have q part in the solving OF
the problems that have arisen out of,
or have been made ripe for action by
the war. ! beg to submit for the
consideration Of this national gath
ering Of farmers few Of these prob
lens, with suggestions as to the meth
cd OF solution.
AS prohibition will within few
weeks boone settled policy OF the
country by the ratification OF the ma
tional amendment, shall not include
It in the problems, to be considered
for We may take it for granted that
all parties will pledge their officials to
strict enforcement in letter and in
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-06

Shad, pompano, Spanish mackerel,
sheephead, trout, reddish, and mullet
are among the many fine food fishes
of Florida. Fishing is one of the
great industries of the state.