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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02
Why Senator Trammel is
Opposed to Woman Suffrage

Washington, D. c., April Upon
being asked for brief statement as
to why he proposed to vote against
the national suffrage amendment, SEN
ator Trammell made the following
statement. He said:
'It is my opinion that the state
government and not the United States
government should prescribe the quail
ifcations of those who exercise the
right of the ballot; and that the state
government and not the federal gov
eminent should control and regulate
elections.
"The national woman's suffrage
amendment takes from the states the
right to prescribe who shall be entitled
to exercise the right of the ballot. II
also vests in the national government
the authority to enact appropriate
Legislation to enforce the provisions
of the proposed amendment to the
United States constitution.
"In its effect the proposed amend
ment in its grant of authority to en-.
force its provisions gives congress the
power to enact laws for the regulation
and control of our elections. Whether
this authority would be exercised Of
not, it is nevertheless granted ant
may be taken advantage of mucl
against the best interests of Florida.
I'm our state at present our cleo
tons are participated in almost ex
clusively by white men and the negro
is not factor in the selection of oul
public officials. / am opposed to any
proposition which would possibly in
vite greater and more extensive parti
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

c. G. Stalnaker of the association last
night, "and it looks like talk of UNI
patriotic action by certain storekeep-
ers was mostly hot air. In Ybor City
where it was thought there would be
opposition among the merchants, we
met with cheerful compliance on ev-
cry hand when we explained that it
was part of our portion for helping
win the war"
The cards will be distributed in
West Tampa today and it is expected
that practically every store in that
section will cooperate in the move
ment which the government ordered
with the passing of the daylight saw
ing law.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

cipation in our elections on the part
of the negro population. I am also
opposed to any policy which may in
vite and probably stimulate citizens
of other states who do not understand
and appreciate our race problem in
making an effort to bring the negroes
of Florida into politics. !,
Under the proposed federal suf-
frage amendment the negro woman
would be given the right to vote the /
same as the white woman, and undeg
the amendment congress is authorized
to protect them in the enjoyment off
this right.
IF majority of the white women
of Florida desire the privilege of suf-
frage, it is my opinion that this pre-
rogative should be procured by an
amendment to the state constitu-
ton and I believe the men of the state
would vote to give them this privilege
if it should be apparent that they de-
sired it.
San amendment to the state consti-
tuition would still retain in the state
the control over the electorate.
! With the conditions prevailing as
| they do in Florida, am decidedly of
the opinion that if our state is to
adopt a policy of giving the women
/ the right of suffrage it can be effected
just as readily, in fact more expedi-
tiously perhaps, by amending the
state constitution, and in so doing the
people of Florida who are familiar
with the conditions would have the
privilege of wording the provision
with proper safeguards"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02
THAT BARREL FACTORY
WILL SURE BE REALIZED

Talk about quick results, The Lead
er published story yesterday telling
about the possibilities of a barrel fac
tory in Tarpon Springs to make car
riers for the fish trade. The PROPOSE
ton had just been mentioned to US
by DR.. Baggett and we expressed his
ideas.
Last night Mr.. Ed O'Cramer of the
Tarpon Lumber and Supply company
telephoned US and stated that he had
placed an order for the necessary ma
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02
General Committee Of the Tarpon
Springs 3rd Liberty Loan Campaign

by Alexander Linn.)
Alexander Linn, chairman
T. G. Mixson
L. D. Vinson
A. P. Albaugh
George Emmanuel
George Econome
Frank Rouse
N. G. Arfaras
Emmanuel Macrenaris
George Meindanis
L. S. Fernald | y
Fl. C. Clayton
Newton Coler
Peter ECONOMICS -.@
Webster Little
Fl. H. Ballard
Rev. L. G. Fourier .
E. F. Albaugh
C. C. Barnum
N. A. Van Wrinkle
ARD COMMITTEE FOR SELLING
BONDS
Ward l.
N. G. Arfaras
George Meindanis
Peter Economies
Emmanuel Macrenaris
Ward 2.
T. G.. Mixson
N. A. Van Wrinkle
L. S. Fernald
H. G. Clayton
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02
Stores Close at 6 p. m. in Complianc'
With Daylight Saving Law

"This store closes at 6 p. m, ex-
cept Saturday, in compliance with the
governments daylight saving law. 1t
is our delight to save daylight" reads
the card that will hang in the doors Of
practically every merchant in Tampa
and Ybor City today.
The cards have been distributed by
the merchants association acting in
conjunction with H. 7. Linebaughj OF
the fuel commission, to those stores
that agreed to comply without furthe,
action being taken. "We did not meet
with single REFUSAL" said Secretary
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02
Canadian Officer Praises Officers
and Men of American Army
in France.
EXPECTED TO WIN THE war
Come In at Time When Strain Of Long
Fighting Is Beginning to Show on
Both Allies and the Foe-Ger-
man Tactics Simple.

Chicago.-The Germans must strike
now or never" wrote Maj. George w.
Macleod, second in command Of the
FOrty-ninth Canadian battalion, and
one of the veterans Of the hardest
fighting the Canadians have seen in
France, in letter to Capt. A. Wal
lace Owen Of the British Canadian re-
cruiting mission In this city. Captain
Owen Is attached to the Forty-ninth
battalion.
"All we can do is to say, Let the bat
tie commence" the letter continues.
Every one is anticipating big Ger
man offensive either against ourselves
or the French. There never has been
such close cooperation as exists at the
present time between ourselves and the
French, and IL the Boche starts any
thing he may get the surprise Of his
life.
Pleased With Americans,
EVERY one is very much pleased
with the Americans over here. They
are splendid looking lot Of officers
and men, and their manners and atti-
itude leave nothing to be desired. Once
they start In I think that the Germans
VIII have some real fighting to handle.
zone IL gradually beginning to real
sze the meaning Of the expression q
war Of attrition.' With the enormous
slaughter which has been in progress
Tor over three years the Germans and
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02
New Process comes From Australia
and Red Gross Is Selling the
Diree lions.

Chicago.-Knittir g two socks at one
knitting is something new.
The process con es from Australia,
where the double knitting is produc-
ing $4,000 pairs of socks month for
British relief. A Miss Brown came to
the United States 10 teach the method
and it has been taken up by Chicago
women.
They are selling directions for dou-
BILE knitting at the Red Cross head
quarters in Evanst On, the funds going
to the Red Cross, so women who want
to learn how to make right and a
left sock at the same time may COM
muuicate with them.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

ourselves are beginning to show the
strain. We see 1t in the type of Off
GERS and men as regards physique.
Our training possibly counteracts to
certain extent this loss Of physique,
but ! would not care to see the aver
age unit of today placed alongside it's
former self. Similarly with the rest
OF the belligerents. It is at this juno
ture that the Americans arrive, and
one is Immediately struck with their
appearance. The first million men
from the United States army should
nearly be able to finish the war pro-
'vided they are not used in driblets.
Given completely new army, say Of
two full corps, or possibly three, in the !,
spring and the end of the war should
be not long postponed.
German Tactics Simple.
u do not think that we are at the
last ditch by any means. We have
been In tight corners before, and will
no doubt sweep our way out Of the
present one. A German offensive put
on simultaneously against the French
and ourselves at the present time
would, however. make it fairly stiff
going.
Il doubt, however, If the German is
really sufficiently strong to do this's
]. e., two determined sustained often
sives. That he will use diyersive tao
tics is probable. He must finish the
job this winter, or he never viii, an4
all we can do is to meet the blow wheri>,
It comes. or, possibly anticipate that
blow by one Of our own. The German
grand strategy has never been any.
thing but simple. His tactics are diff.
terent. His strategy has been simply
TO wear down the forces opposed b.
him until q stage Is reached when he
can attack"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

Ward 3.
A. P. Albaugh
Harry Shaw
Webster Little
George Emmanuel
Ward 4.
H. H. Ballard
George Econome
Rev. Fourier
Frank Rouse
Ward S.
L. D. Vinson
E. F. Albaugh
C. c. Barnum
A. NJ. Lowe
Publicity Committee.
L. L. Lucas, chairman
Milton Tiddy
A. D. James
Committee on Installment Sales.
T. G. Mixson
A. M. Lowe.
At a meeting of the general COM
mittee, held in the Board of Trade
room, Thursday afternoon, March %,
it was decided to hold a patriotic rally
on the eve of the anniversary of the
entry of the United States into war
with Germany, April 5, at 7:30 p. M.
DIR. Albaugh was asked to secure the
tabernacle for the occasion. Harry
Shaw was appointed to ask the band
to cooperate.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02
The Sponge Exchange Paid
For the State Fair Exhibit

The following letter was handed to
The Leader Saturday by Mr. H. c.
Clayton, secretary of the board of
trade. It explains itself:
Tarpon Springs, Fla, Mar. 25, 1918.
The Sponge Exchange,
Tarpon Springs, Fla.
Gentlemen:
The Board of Trade through its UNI
dersigned officers acknowledges the re-
ceipt of two hundred dollars from
your organization for payment of the
expense of the Tarpon Springs exhibit
at the Florida state fair at Jackson
vile, Fla, February 26 to March 8,
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

chinery for this barrel manufacturing
industry and would run it in connec-
tion with the mill owned by Mr.. jack
son and himself.
We suspect that Mr.. O'Cramer had
ordered the machinery before the arti-
Gle appeared in The Leader last night.
But he assured US that the machinery
would be here as soon as the railroads
can bring it.
Score another industry for Tarpon
Springs.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

1913, featuring Florida sponges and
the industry at Tarpon Springs.
We are highly pleased that our ex-
hibit took the first prize-the blue rib
bon for Florida sponge and special
diploma of merit for attractiveness of
exhibit.
And we herewith tender your organ.
ization our thanks and appreciation
for financing this exhibit.
THE TARPON SPRINGS BOARD
OF TRADE.
L. D. Vinson, President.
H. c. Clayton, Secretary.
j. c. Beeknnan, Publicity Mgr.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

The Du Pont Powder company'sl
earnings fell off this year as compar-
ed to the era before the United States
went into the war. Yet there were
some people who said the big ammuni-
ton plants were urging us to war.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-04-02

A Washington dispatch says the
public may be permitted to help in the
spy chase. When has it been that the
public was asleep?
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
BERGER'S TOSSERS
FIND CHAMPS EASY
PICKINGS IN GAME

Wichita, Kan. April - For sew
en- innings it looked as if the de
luxe worlds champions were go
ing to be shut out with one hit by
a bush pitcher named Lyons, but
in the eighth Tex Jones kindly
booted one after two Sox we're ont
and they exploded enough base hits
to score three runs. This male
the count only 6 to 3 against them.
Frank IsbelI's VOLTS found joe
Benz easy picking at the start and
assaulted him for seven safeties,
including a double and a triple, IN
two innings. These We're good fo-
FIVE runs with the help Of errors
by Risberg and Felsch.
Cicotte then took his daily WORK.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
DUBUQUE TO STAGE
MAMMOTH CARNIVAL

Dubuque. Iowa. April I2-Du-
buque's big athletic exhibition to be
staged next Saturday night under
the auspices OF the Union Athletic
association will be the banner sport
event in the history of this town.
World Champions Earl Caddock
and Mike Gibbons will participate
The former will be matched with
George Weiss. another soldier at
Camp Dodge, the latter with Labe
SafrO of Minneapolis, who claims
the welterweight championship.
Captain Griffith in a telegram to
the L. A. A. yesterday announced
that Eddie McGOOrty would prob
ably be among the contestants.
Billy Roach and Young SeideI will
box five rounds and Ole Anderson
and George Housa. heavyweights,
five. Heinie Engel, Dubuque's
wrestler, who is after the middle
weight laurels Of this state. will be
matched with Henry StrOeff.
The proceeds of the show will go
to the divisional athletic funds of
Camp Dodge
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Fast Preliminary.
FRISCO FISH COPS
EVENT AND BREAKS
PREVIOUS RECORD

Chicago, April 12-Using a pow
erful crawl stroke, which carried
him through each length of the
60-fOot pool in five full strokes.
Norman Ross. the great swimmer
of the Olympic A. c. of San Fran
cisco, shattered all existing records,
indoor and outdoor, for the 500
yard swim Wednesday at the c. A.
A, where he won the national A.
A. U. title.
In the other championship event.
200 yard breast stroke, Mike Nc
Dermott of the Illinois A. c., now
in the naval aviation service. won
the national championship for the
ninth successive time.
In winning the 500 yard swim.
Ross broke his own indoor record
of Cos 3-5 by stroking the dis
lance in $3.50 2-5. which also broke
the outdoor record of 6:024-5. held
by J. G. Hatfield Of England Four
Of five timers agreed, while the
other clocked Ross one-fifth of a
second faster. Perry McGillivray of
Great Lakes did not compete, being
confined with a severe attack of
grip.
During the course of his record
breaking performance, Ross broke
their intermediate worlds records.
He swan the first 800 yards in
3:45 Is, which broke the mark of
1852 Is, held by Harry Hebner of
the Illinois A. c. He stroked 400
yards in ABS 2-5, shattering the
record Of 4:52 1-5, also held by
Hebner. The third record to go by
the boards was the 440 yard mark
of 5:16 20, held by himself. He
swan the distance in sos As.
500 yards, National A. A. u.
championships-Won by Norman
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
SISLER WILL TRY
TO OUTSTRIP OWN
SEASONS RECORD

That is the injunction from St.
Louis The wonderful SisJeT is all
primed for a dash toward the abso-
lutte crest of baseball this season.
He made a sensational record in
1916 and one that was even more
sensational in 1917.
But in 1918 an even greater Sis
Ter will be seen in baseball har-
ness" claim the most ardent ad-
mirers OF the collegian. ''Sisler is
the most wonderful natural all
around ball player in the game to-
day. He can hit, field, throw, run
and he certainly has brains. The
only thing that kept him from top
ping Ty Cobb last season was the
lack OF fire and dash which has
made Cobb world famous.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
But in 1918 sisIer will begin to

But in 1918 Sisler will begin to
cut loose. In the past he has been
afraid that if he put a little too
much spirit into the game people
might think he had a swelled head.
So he kept back and played in A
modest fashion. He has as much
pep and as much ginger as Cobb
and he will show it during the
coming season"
Sisters record shows that he is
the equal TO the Georgian in clout-
ing ability at the same era of eX
perience. Sisler can do the hun
dred yards in 10 seconds right now.
which is a little faster time than
Ty Cobb can make. He is an amaz
ing fielder and has the knack of
co-ordinating brain and arms and
legs. So it wouldn't be at all sur
prising if Sisler came through in
1918 with records that may force
the mighty Georgian from the crest
where he has reigned for so many
years.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
CUBS THUMP TEXAS
LEAGUERS IN FEST

Dallas. Texas. April Il. - The
Cubs vacuum-cleaned t-eir Texas
league exhibition schedule by
humping Doc Whites Dallas Sub
marines, 3 to 0 yesterday. Victory
follower some Texas league STRAIT
egg in the seventh round, when
Pitcher Wilson voluntarily passed
Charley Pechous to get at Bill XII
lefer This ticket stuffed the cush-
ions, and Bill promptly spilled a
double 10 left field that registered
two Cubs. Another tally seeped over
before the fiustered Cubs regained
their poise at this unexpected aft
ermath of their craftiness.
AS for the Dallas clubbers, they
got two tainted taps and one unim-
peachable blow off Alexander in
six frames. and none at all off Dixie
Walker thereafter.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
ST. AMBROSE AIMS
AT HAWKEYE TITLE

The championship Of Iowa. the
Hawkeye conference and mythical
midwest Catholic conference are
the aims Of the St Ambrose base
ball team this spring. Chicago
-U," NOtre Dame. Northwestern
college. Dubuque. Cornell. Wiscon-
sin state normal and several of
other strong teams are on the
schedule
The DayenpOrters won their
opener from Dubuque German col
lege and seminary at Davenport by
a 10 to s score and got the jump
in the Hawkeye conference race.
Their next college game is with
St Bede's, at Peru. Ill. April II
Saturday however. they meet
one Of the strongest government
teams in the middle west. This is
the Rock Island arsenal club, COM
posed Of soldiers and wOrkmen.
Among the stars are: Dan OIeary.
former Three-Eye and Central
league manager, Pete Lister and
others. A fast game is expected.
The Saints will go - Chicago
May TO battle the University Of
Chicago and play St Viators and
Northwestern colleges on the same
trip The most important home
game will be with Notre Dame at
Davenport May q.
Wisconsin will not be played at
Davenport this year, although the
Badger alumni is strong for con-
test, as in the past
All the news all the time-The
Argus
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12

Ross, Olympic A C;Buddy Wallen,
Great Lakes, second; r. Simonsen,
c. A A, third. Time, 5:53 %.
New worlds indoor and outdoor
record.)
40 yard breast stroke, women
Won by Miss Marsell Miller. c. H.
L.; Miss Florence Goldberg. Butler
House. second; Miss H. Miller. c.
H. l.. third Time. :35 %.
200 yards breast stroke. National
A A. L. championship - Won by
Michael McDermott, Illinois A. c.;
G. H. Taylor. c. A. A. second; Nor
man Ross. Olympic A. G., third.
Time, 2:41 1-5.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
PACKEY TO BOX GIBBONS.

Camp Dodge, Iowa. April Il
Mike Gibbons and Packey McFa--
land. boxing instructors at Camp
Dodge and Camp Zachary Taylo-,
respectively, will meet IN six
round bout as the feature of an
athletic tournament between the
two environments here either April
% or 26. Five other boxing con-
tests will be on the program Ser
geant Earl Caddock of Dodge will
meet the Taylor wrestling cham
pion
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
Now is a Good Time
To Treat Your Catarrt

which infeet your blood. and chases
them entirely out OF your system. II
is by far the most satisfactory
treatment for the disease. because
II reaches down to its very roots
and gets at the cause. Write today
for fun inform alton. and expert
medical advice regarding the treat
ment OF your own case. Take ad-
vantage OF this chance today. Ad-
dress Swift Specific Co, Dept. G.,
Atlanta, Ca Ady.l
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
MIGHTY ALEC WILL
SEE ARMY SERVICE

st. Paul. Neb, April 12.-Grover
Cleveland Alexander, pitcher of the
Chicago National league baseball
team, has been selected by the draft
board of Howard county as one of
the 10 of the County's quota of
drafted men to go to Camp Fun
ston during the five days, beginning
April %
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
CALLS FOR BIDS.

Sealed proposals will be received
at the mayors office, Rock Island,
ILL.,. until 10 a. M, April 10, 1918, for
the frame building known as the
old No. 3 hose house. located at
Thirty-first street and Seventh ave-
nue.. Submit bids as follows: For
building complete with plumbing
hxtures; for building without
plumbing fixtures. City reserves
right to reject any or all bids.
WILLIAM M'CONOCHIE.
(Signed) Mavor
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
CAnnnrk MFETS Oily.

Des Moines. Iowa, April 12.-Ser.
geant Earl Caddock Of Camp Dodge
indicated claimant 10 the wres..
ling championship OF the world
will met John Olin, the Finnlsa
champion, in a decision match herr
tonight, with the time limit fixed Al
three hours.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
EXHIBITION BALL GAMES.

Az Petersburg, Va.-New York A.
L.-BostOn n. L.. rain.
At Little Rock, Cincinnati
n. L., 5; Detroit A. L., 4.
At Memphis. Tenn.-Cleveland A.
L.-New York A. L., rain.
At Charlotte, n. philadelphia
A. L.-Pittsburgh ~ L.. wet grounds.
At Petersburg, Va-New York A.
L.-Boston n. L., rain.
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
BURNS ARRIVES
IN TOWN TODAY
TO TRAIN HERE
san Francisco Lightweight Sensa-
ton l. Anxious for His Go With
the Milwaukee Boy.
Is CLEVER SHIFTY BOXER
knockout German VIII Have
Chance To Step Into Ranks of
Title ContenderS.

SoIly Burns the San Francisco
lightweight sensation, was schsd-
uIed 10 arrive in Rock Island to-
day. He Will work ont daily at the
fire station in Moline with Johnny
ponahue. Mike Dundee. Tony Ca
poni and other local pugs. In a
letter 10 Peanuts SChiebeTl, pro-
moter Of next Wednesdays show.
Burns states that he is in great con-
dition and is longing for chance
al Mitchell. SOlly stated that he
has long looked forward to a bout
with the Milwaukee fash. for he
recognizes Richie as the best light
weight in the ring today. barring
the present title-hOlder, Benny
Leonard
From all reports, Solly is a tear
ing. aggressive battler. built on
similar lines as Mitchell, and is a
bear for eating punishment. He is
clever and shifty on his pins. and
totes a hard wallop in either mitt.
FHe has fought some of the best
boys in his division and has never
been knocked out. winning most of
his numerous starts in the roped
area.
German Hard at Work.
Knockout German is training
hard and faithfully for his eight
round semi windup mill with
StOckyards Johnny Rose. He has
everything to gain in this bout and
very little to lose. while the re-
verse is true of Rose. The latter
is acknowledged among the dope
sters of the ring to be one of the
foremost in the front ranks of con-
tenders for LeOnard's laurels, and
has created quite a sensation
around 81. Paul and Milwaukee.
where he has had most OF his fights.
He lost the newspaper decision in
his recent scrap with SOlly Burns.
but was uutweighed fully eight
pounds Under this handicap he
gave Burns the battle of his life.
But in the semi windup on the All
Star Athletic club card. German
weight circles and the Davenport
pugilist is working hard to take
JOhnny's measure.
Seats for next Wednesday nights
festivities are on sale at the usual
places and are going fast according
TO SChieberl. Ringside ducats will
not be offered until tonight. and
indications point TO their speedy
disposal
Rock Island Argus. (Rock Island, Ill.) 1893-1920, 1918-04-12
ST. PATTI is CONSIDERED.

St Paul, MINI, April 12.-Repre-
sentatives Of Colonel J. c. Miller
promoter OF the Willard Fulton
boxing match. conferred with Pres
ident John w. Norton of the St
Paul Baseball club. looking 10 the
possible use Of the association plant
hsre. No decision was reached.