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Evening star., 1918-04-12

the war and everything else with free.
dom and emphasis.
Let us all hope that the latter opin.
ion is the correct one. Why should n
not bei Since senators and representa-.
tives have begun to give freer expires.
sion in the halls of legislation about all
forms of the public business, why should
they not carry their courage to the
stump, and, face to face with the elec-
tors. declare themselves there ON ail the
issues pendingf
No audience will need to be told that
the country is at war. No democratic
or republican candidate for Senate OF
House will propose that the country re-
tire from the struggle. Such q propo.
sition coming from candidate Of either
Of the old parties would either neces-
state his immediate withdrawal from
the contest, or insure his overwhelming
defeat at the polls.
But no audience anywhere will be In
different to well considered and well in
tended observations about the conduct OF
the hostilities-what has been achieved
by this country, what is in hand, and
what more remains to be done. Indeed,
al audiences will expect something on
those points from those qualified to re-
port.
A congressional contest which should
show tamensss as the result Of timidity
on the part Of those conducting it would
be a reflection on the spirit Of the coun-
try.
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Pessinis1n and Optimism.

Ep~aking before the Harvard Club Of
sAis town last night Senator Lodge said !:
~The croaking pessirnist is not as dan
Reross rs fhc fatuous optimist. We
ehsuld not blind ourselves to the seri-
! s1sness Of the situation, as it might yet
dsvoive upon the United States to carry
tkroush to a successful conclusion the
battle for civilization"
The oaly cure for either "the croak-
ing pessis,:st" or '.the fatuous optimist"
. is Egat. Let in the light Let the peo-
Die kaow what the situation is. Keep
them advised of the changes as they
occur, and their value. That is the only
way for preventing or dissipating ex-
treme pessimism or extreme optimism.
Both are evils, and in the past twelve
months the country has suffered from
both.
After months of incertitude, Congress
!. sast winter, the Senate leading, took the
right course. 1t began openly to dis
,euss axr matters. Well accredited
fumors, which had been circulating In
cIoakroom and street gossip, were taken
in hs,d and giren a formal airing. Ben
ators and representatives would not be
longer held IN leash by warning about
giving aid and comfort to the enemy"
What Followed disclosed the fact that
there was an enemy to be dealt with
right ut home here; that. from one
/. cause or another, the country was be-
hind with many Of its war obligations;
. that unless remedies were discovered
and speeding up applied we should fail
I: those depending on US for vital war
berviees.
That enemy--a compound of incom-
. potency. irresoluticn and cross-purposes
WAS at once attacked, and in meas
are. routed Everything. as compared
with the situation in December, is
greatly improved today, although much
more remains to be done before we can
assure ourselves Of meeting full re-
auirements.
Let Congress continue in its present
course. If it needs any encouragement,
let 1t consider the course the English
have taken. In parliament the utmost
frankness toward the public is being in
&aigcd in now. The speech of Lloyd
George delivered the other day was
Eankness itself. It concealed nothing.
The country, he thought, ought to know
6e significance of the latest war de-
felopmcnts as they affected British in
Asrests. snd he gave the information.
Whether the war is fastening to a
flose, or practically is just beginning,
darkness and silence should not envelop
American activities. This country is the
homo Of free press and Of free speech,
! and public sentiment-which to be right
must be informed-demands prompt and
fue publicity.
Evening star., 1918-04-12

ties that cause them.
For every Skin, Scalp and Scrofu-
lous affection, no matter how it
came, the Discovery" cleanses,
builds up. strengthens and invig-
crates every part of the system.
Eczema. Erysipelas, Salt-rheum, Tet-
ter, Boils, Carbuncles, Enlarged
Glands and the worst Scrofulous
Sores and Swellings are completely
and permanently benefited by it.
The Discovery is made from
native roots without alcohol. and
can be had in liquid or tablet. form
from all dealers. 1t is one of the
best tonics today. you feel refreshed
in strength and vigor after taking
this vegetable tonic. Tablets. 6Oc.
Evening star., 1918-04-12

Nothing that the Germans have done
gives the slightest suggestion Of desire
to improve the circumstances of any
branch Of humanity except the Hohen-
zollern family.
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Reports tiat Mexicans are digging
trenches along the border are surprising.
They carry the impression that there are
armed border Bfexicans who would
rather work with pick and shovel than
rove the country as bandits.
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There has been a pretty widespread
feeling that Japan would know how to
conduct herself without being hampered
by q lot Of suggestions.
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Tho liberty bond argument IS all one
way. There is not reason or excuse
70 be offered for not being represented
in tho subscription.
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Some Of the faulty forms Of grammar
that 70 the rounds under rather digni-
fed auspices raise doubts as to whether
enough English is' being taught In the
public schools.
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The Senate occasionally resolves itself
into bureau of information in order
to promulgate some interesting news and
comment.
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Up to now the liberty loan has i'm
proved It's opportunity to operate with
moro general efficiency than the liberty
motor.
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The sidewalk champion oS anti
Americanism Is usually q fool. Unfor'
tunately German efficiency" makes use
Of that Kind Of material along With The
rest.
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Hindenburg endeavors to concentrate
against English troops without making it
clear whcther he is carrying out pol
icy more Of spite than Of strategy.
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A half century Of preparation finds the
Hun in the position of gambler who
patiently marks a deck of cards only
to be discovered in the first deal.
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No matter how much German Is
taught In the schools, prohibition will
not permit axwei bier" 70 figure In next
summers vocabulary.
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PAIR AND cLEAR-.hats the way

> ~ Ase ~sS&A w AA& bSf
if you'll take Doc
tor Pierce's Golden
Medical Discovery.
Pimples, blotches,
eruptions and hu-
mors are utterly
banished by this
medicine. 1t takes
away, more thor
oughly and GER
tainly than any
thing else, the blood
nelson's or ir11puri-
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The prohibition wave became 30 large
that it wholly swallowed up the prohibi-
ton party.
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No system of warfare was ever devised
tAat could provide for the uninterrupted
estival of favorable news
Evening star., 1918-04-12

Prosperity is now measured by the
number Of liberty bonds citizen can
own.
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No American citizen has failed to real
ize that we are in war since the arrival
of the first casualty list.
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The fuel administration has an entire
summer before It in which to do some
highly important work.
Evening star., 1918-04-12

The Berlin government continues to
work largely as subsidiary Of the
Krupp factories.
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America invented tho aeroplane, but
has been lax about following it up.
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Whether Prussia wins or loses, the
future Of Austria is not bright
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SHOOTING STARS.
BIZ PHrLANpER JOHNSON.

Food for Fighters.
"You will get good price for your
wheat"
"The price isn't the consideration this
season." rejoined Farmer Corntossel.
"What we've got to think about is what
we're liable to get if we don't have the
wheat and plenty Of it."
Escaped the Great Patience Tester.
Job had wonderful patience"
eyes. But Job never had to listen to
a lot of camoufaged German propagan-
dists.'
Evening star., 1918-04-12
Apology.

Apology
Oh, Miss April, we's feelin' mighty sad |;
You's justified in thinkin' you's been
treated very bad.
We talked about de robin singin' yon-
der in de tree,
Whur branches was a-blossomin' as
happy as could be.
We talked about do sunshine an de
clearness of de sky.
We said we'd wear our Sunday clothes
when you come walkin' by;
We tried to have a celebration suitable
for you.
An earthquake an snowstorm was Dc
best dat We could do.
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No Opinions at Present.

No Opinions at Present.
/ "What are your opinions about the
war7"
"My friend" replied Senator Sor-
ghum; "you are asking too much.
never knew a good fighter who would
step in the middle Of bout to theorize
on the merits Of the case"
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Dire Possibility.

IL icy blasts assume control
And chill our hopeful hearts,
Well use up all next winters coal
Before the summer starts.
Evening star., 1918-04-12

A big range Of collars, made
BY Manhattan, Ide and E. & w,
15c, asc, Soc; Triangle Soft Col
lars, 20c, 7Sc, Sc.
Evening star., 1918-04-12
The Peppery Wand.

The Peppery Wand.
81 have no use for chile con carne.'
"I have. After reading about the way
some Of these Mexicans conduct them.
selves think chile con carne serves
them right"
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Union Suits

Of,medium-weieht ribbed cot
ton. just right weight to wear
tomorrow. Short sleeves, ankle
or three-quarter length. $1ye.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07
Wedding Here Saturday

In the Methodist church at $50
Saturday morning, Charles E. Sill
va of Tampa, and Miss Eleanor
Hazel Coon of Bermont, were
quietly married, Rev. d. A. Cole,
pastor of the church, performing
the ceremony.
Present at the wedding were
the father of the bride, George E.
Coon, and his daughter, Mrs. j..
M. Kennedy, both of Bermont ;
Miss Pugh, a friend of the couple,
and a few other special friends,
After the ceremony, the welded
pair, accompanied by their rela.
tives and immediate friends, went
to the railway station, whence
they started on fortnight s
bridal tour to points abroad,
which include Columbia, Rich
mond and other cities, after which
they will be at home to their
friends in Tampa.
The groom is a fine young gen.
tleman, a trusted employee of the
Seaboard Railway in it's Tampa
offices, while the bride is an ac-
complished and very popular
young lady of Bermont. Her
father is one of the original set
tiers of Bermont, and he and his
daughters stand high in that COM
munity.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07
Punta Gorda Strawberries

For several weeks past, this
market has been supplied with the
finest strawberries that we ever
saw grown in Florida. They are
great big, luscious berries, red and
ripe all the way through-and
those in the center and at the bot
tom of the package are just as big
and delicious as the display Der,
ries on top. They would take first
premium at any fair in the state
The first that were offered for
sale in this market were grown by
Charley Windham on his place
south of town, and they sold readi-
ly for SOC. a quart.
Last week, A. G. Seymour, a col
ored man, began bringing in ber-
ries that were just as fine, and he
sold them at 30c. a quart. The
market is now well supplied with
berries grown by these two men
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07
LECTURE ON ITALY
Will Be Given in the Presbyterian
Church

Miss Lila Van Kirk of New
York, who is travelling over the
state giving lectures on Italy, will
speak in the local Presbyterian
church next Tuesday evening at
.7:3O O'Clock. She lectured in
Fort Myers last week and the Dali
ly Press of that city speaks in the
highest terms or her. Amongst
other complimentary remarks, the
Press says: "All who have heard
Miss Van Kirk, speak most enthu
siastically of her charm of manner,
her thorough understanding of her
subject and her delightful method
of presenting it. She has spent
many years in Italy and is thor
oughly in love with that country
and it's people. She thoroughly
understands the Italians Of all
classes and the problems that they
have met and are now meeting.
"Italy's contributions to the
world of art, her absorbing histo-
ry, her present and her future, as
nearly as it can be seen, are famil-
lar to Miss Van Kirk, but Italy
and the war is a burning question
which is not quite so well under
stood by America as the position
and relation of some of the other
countries now engaged in the con-
fict. Miss Van Kirk will present
this to her hearers Tuesday even
ing.
Her talk on Italy will be fully
ILLUSTRATED with war views and
views of the romantic city of ven
ice and the Italian lakes. Italy s
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07

Mr.. and Mrs. Otto Holmer ar
rived here Sunday, on a visit to
the latter's mother, Mrs. Mary L.
Sandlin. Mr.. Holmer, being
travelling man, left on his rounds,
Monday.
Amongst Punta Gordans visit
ing Arcadia, Saturday, were:
Saml. Nail, w. H. Frederick, Leon
Griggs, Mrs. d. j. Meadows, Miss
Naive Mccain and Austin Turn
err.
A. j. Kinsel, our fur buyer, took
a trip last week down into Indian
Prairie, in the vicinity of Venus
post office. AS the car in which
he was travelling broke down, he
did not cover the entire territory
he intended, but he succeeded in
buying two hundred coon skins,
which indicates that raccoons are
very plentiful in the southeastern
part of this county.
Mr.. and Mrs. John M. Weaver,
very pleasant couple who came
in their auto to Florida during
November from their home near
Danville, Ills, and have since been
stopping at Tarpon Springs and
other places in Pinellas county, ar
rived. here Monday noon, and,
came to The Herald office inquir-
ing for furnished rooms. The
newspaper man did all he could tc
find pleasant rooms for them, and
he hopes they have been agreeably
located and will stay with us til
the end of the season, if not per
manently.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07

and what they have done in grow
ing this delicious fruit shows that,
in both quality and quantity, Pun
ia Gorda soil can beat that of
Lakeland, Plant City, Lawtey,
Starke and all other places In
Florida, just as Punta Gorda beats
all America in the size and quality
of pineapples.
A few hundred acres planted
here in strawberries would bring
wealth to the growers and at the
same time, do more for the bust
ness interests of the town than a
government hydro-p plane base
Strawberries can be produced and
put on sale here continuously from
Thanksgiving in November until
the succeeding May, and they
bring fancy prices all through the
winter. At Plant City, Lawtey
and other points, they bring "spot
cash" at the railway station. Buy
ers from the north are always ON
hand to pay cash for all that can
be grown.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07

position in the war will be well de-
fined as well as her alliance with
the Central powers and her rea-
sons for severing the same, her
days of neutrality and her future
aims, with instructive war scenes
of the dramatic work she has done
and the service she has now and
for centuries rendered civiliza-
ton"
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07
TOWN TOPICS WEEK
Ane AnPof Iant Happenings OF Punta Gorda and
vicinity Briefly Told

Col. Hancock went to Lakeland
on legal business, Friday, and re-
turned the same night.
Fruits, candies, confections and
fancy groceries are specialties at
R. M. Kings. (adv)
Mrs. E. w. Rountree and three
fine little sons spent a few hours
in Tampa, Saturday.
Rub-my-tism -Antiseptic, Re-
lieves Rheumatism, Sprains, Neu-
ralgia, etc.-2-13t.-adv.
Mrs. Henrietta James, profess
Sional nurse, went up to Arcadia
last Thursday evening, to attend a
patient there.
A lively party Of Arcadia young
men came here Sunday and, in the
afternoon, enjoyed bathing in the
bay.
Mrs. Mary Weeks after a pleas
ant visit of a month here to her
daughter, Mrs. E. V. Weeks, left,
Friday morning, for Carlson, s.
c., where she will visit three of her
sons.
A refreshing shower of rain fell
here about Sunday midnight, and
next morning brisk wind from
the north set in and brought the
temperature down by about ten
degrees.
The splendid steam yacht, A,
roostook, Chas. A. Dean owner,
which is cruising in neighboring
waters, came into this port Friday
evening and resumed her cruising
Monday morning.
! C. p. Stanton, loyal veteran OF
the war between the states and
valued subscriber of The Herald,
after spending several weeks look
ing after his valuable property in
terests in this locality, returned
Sunday, to his home at st. Cloud.
Miss Lila Van Kirk of New
York city, spent several days here
last week as the guest of DR.. G. u.
Blanchet and family. She is a
noted traveller and lecturer, the
subject Of her discourses being
Italy and why that country enter
ed the world war.
Any one who may have any
doubt about the adaptability OF
IPunta Gorda soil to the cultivation
of all kinds of vegetables, ought to
see the garden Of A. Rickenbach
in the eastern part of town. He
has given The Herald many speci
mems of the finest quality of vege'
tables, which he is successfully
growing, one Of which was a head
of lettuce that was positively the
best sample of the product grown
in South Florida that we have ever
seen, and, Saturday, he sent IL
some white turnips that cannot BIZ
beaten anywhere in the state.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07

Mrs. w. H. Frederick visited
Arcadia, Tuesday.
Break your Cold or LaGrippe
with a few doses of 666.-2-13t
Ex-Gov. Gilchrist made a bust
ness trip to Zolfo, Monday,
Mrs. Bunnell and her children
went to Morriston, Tuesday, and
will make their home there.
All kinds of vegetables and
fruits fresh daily at R. M. King s.
(adv.)
Charles A. McLane spent Tues
day and yesterday transacting
business in Sanford.
Best cooking fats, staple grocer
les, and country produce in its sea-
son at Griggs' Grocery. (adv.)
R. Y. Hill and his son, R. Y.
Hill, jr, leading citizens of Foster,
Ky, arrived here last week and
are guests of the Travellers Hotel.
Arcadia had an extra ray of
brightness for a few hours, Friday
evening, while our Miss Julia Fore
was there.
Prompt attention to orders that
are phOned to US. Let us know
your wants.. T. GriggS Grocer.
(adv.) If.
Miss Sallie Jones, who is teach
ing at Buckingham, spent Satur-
day and Sunday here visiting her
mother and brothers.
Mrs. C. E. Sans, after a week s
visit here to her mother, Mrs. C.
w. Shaw, and other relatives, re-
turned to her home in Wauchula,
Friday.
Mrs. j. M. Kennedy Of Der.
mont, after attending the wedding
here of her sister, Miss Haze
Coon to Chas. E. Silva, Saturday
morning, went to Arcadia to visit
friends for a few days.
Miss Maude Cochran went tC
Tampa, Sunday evening, to Sc
cure expert medical treatment fol
some trouble she is having with
her tonsils. She was accompanied
by her sister, Mrs. Ella Addison
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank j. Stamm
went to Tampa and st. Peters
burg, Saturday, to spend a few
days. Mr.. Stamm is having
trouble with his right arm, which
has been attacked by blood pois
oning.
Rev. j. F. Frierson, who L
trucking on A. P. Hatch's plac'
south of town, presented The Her
aid last Thursday with the fines
head of caulifower that we hav
ever seen grown in this locality
He is making a great success
growing this aristOcratic vegeta
BILE and keeps the local marke
supplied with it.
The Punta Gorda herald. [volume] (Punta Gorda, Fla.) 1893-1958, 1918-02-07

Surgeons agree that in cases OF cuts,
Burns, Bruises and Wounds, the First
treatment is most important When an
efficient antiseptic is applied promptly,
there is no danger of infection and the
wound begins to heal at once. For use
on man or beast, Borozone is the Ideal
Antiseptic and Healing Agent Buy It,
now and be ready for an emergency.
Price Csc, soc. $1.00 and s1.5e. Sold by
Cochran Drug Co. (adv(
Evening times-Republican. [volume] (Marshalltown, Iowa) 1890-1923, 1918-07-17
PLAN STIFF CAMPAIGN TO ELECT
ATTORNEY GENERAL AND
STATE SUPERINTENDENT.
CARROLL ATTORNEY
OPPOSING HAvNER
Joseph J. Meyers, Temporary Chair
man Of State Convention, Party's
Choice For Attorney GeneraIship-G.
W.. Walters, Of Cedar Falls, Hopes to
Win Thru Division Of Republicans.
Special to Times-Republican.

Special to Times publican.
Des Moines, July 17.--Iowa demo-
cratic leaders are gathering here today
to attend the big rally in the auditor
ium this evening when Congressman
Ferris, Of Oklahoma. will be the prin-
cipal speaker. and to hold their state
convention Thursday.
There are lob accredited delegates
to the convention and it is claimed
that nearly all Of these will be on hand
with couple Of hundred Of visitors or
more from over the state. 1t Is pre-
dicted that nearly all OF the old demo-
cratic wheel horses will be on hand.
The convention will be held in the
Coliseum, which was the scene Of the
gathering of the republicans n week
ago. AS has been announced, Joseph
J. Meyers, Of Carroll, will be tempor-
airy chairman and will deliver the key
note address. F. w. Woodland. of Du-
'buque. will be temporary secretary.
Other temporary officers annonccd are
A. P. Owens, Of Ottmwa, sergeant at
arms. and J. B. Murphy, Of Marengo,
doorkeeper.
Few Committee Changes.
Few changes are looked for in the
membership of the democratic state
central committee. DR.. J. w. Reynolds,
of Creston will be drafted for service
again as state chairman. it was an
nonced at democratic headqarters here
today.
HE has drafted a good many of us
III the years past" the one old timer
at the hea dqarters declared today.
land probably will contine to do so and
so we do not hesitate to draft him."
After Two state otei...
In addition to the flights which are
to be put up by the democrats to elect
congressman. the democrats also will
put up stiff campaign to elect Meyers
attorney general and also to elect their
candidate for state superintendent Of
public instruction. G. w. Walters, Of
cedar Falls. Meyers is said to be con-
siderable Of campaigner and as ele2-
ton time draws near will be out after
Havner's scalp.
Walters, who has been for many
years member Of the faculty at the
state teachers college. will be pushed
by the members Of his party on the
grounds Of his~long experience as an
educator and In the hopes that the
division in the republican ranks over
the selection of candidate for this
office will result in swinging repuf IL
can votes to their man.
The other democratic candidates as
named in the primaries are: For gov
ID of =
lieutenant governor, Frank B. Whit
aker, Hillsboro: auditor of state, D. E.
Kirby. Sioux City; secretary Of state,
J. G. Murtagh. Waterloo: treasurer of
state, John Jameson. Oelwein; rail-
road commissioners. George w. Koontz.
Iowa City, and Joseph F. Beh, Harlan.