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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
CAT ASLEEP, MOUSE AT
PLAY, SHE JUMPS ATOP
PIANO STOOL; BREAKS LEG

sharon, Pa.-If an innocent little
mouse hadnt scampered playfully
out on the parlor floor, and if the
lazy old tomcat that is supposed to
prevent just such an excursion had
oeen on the job, and if Mrs. Anna
McElhaney hadn't had the proverbial
feminine dislike for mice, she would
not now be in Cottage Hospital suf.
fering from a broken left leg.
But with all these IFS" removed.
that's just where she landed, and the
very reason of it.
She was sitting in the parlor last
night when the little gray mouse
made dash into the open. Mrs
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28

were Miss R. H. Baxter Of lewiston
Mont. and Miss Marion Whitney, o.
New York city. 1t is asserted that
they were the first American women
to enter Metz after the Germans left.
They were summoned in haste from
Paris BY an American Red Cross ply
sIcian. DR.. .. r. Pope Of Spokane
wssh., Who entered Metz four hours
after the Germans departed
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
|[S|DEN1 MAKES ADDRESS
|[fORE BRITISH STATESMEN
ION WORLD PEACE AND THF
| DEMAND EXISTING THEREFOR
PRESENTS HER OWNER
WITH FOUR CALVES

Adel, Ca, Dec. 2S.--A Cook countv
COW today gave birth to four calves
on the Lasseter place a few miles
south OF here. The COW, Is the prop.
erty of farmer named Woods. All
calves are in normal condition, and
1t is believed they will live. Manv
residents of Adel went out to the
farm today to see the calves. As far
as is known here this is the first in
stance of the kind in Georgia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
BOLD ATTEMPT TO KILL
CLEARWATER r. r. AGENT
dispatch in Tampa Tribune. J


Clearwater Dec. 2S.--An attempt
10 murder the Tampa & Gulf Coast
railroad agent was made at the Clear
water staten Thursday night. About 3
o'clock the agent, T. G. Urquhart
was sitting at his desk in the front OF
the depot, when some one shot
through the window with gun load
ed with buckshot. :
Agent Urquhart had been writing
some letters at the long desk and
stepped across the floor to place them
In a mail box, He believed then that
he heard some one outside the win
dow, but thought nothing of 1t at the
time, as that was public platform.
used by passengers and those waiting
for the trains. Having some reports
to make out, Urquhart stepped to a
desk beside the narrow window ard
had just seated himself in the Office
chair when a gun was discharged In
his direction, at close range. 1t was
evidently shotgun, loaded with "dou-
BILE B." Six or more of the buckshot
struck the agent in the leg, and he
lodged back of the chair and turned
off the electric lights,
In the darkness he CROPPED his way
to the freight warehouse, which Is
connected with the office. fearing
footsteps outside, he slid the freight
house door open a crack, and was able
to make out two figures steslthily
creeping around the west side Of the
building. Bleeding and in pain, Ur-
quhart could do nothing but remain
In the darkness of the freight room
until the arrival Of the late Seaboard
train from Tampa. AS the headlight
Of the locomotive lighted up the tracks
and front Of the depot he inspected
the surroundings, and when he was
unable to see the men who had made
euch a desperate attempt to "get him,
Agent Urquhart emerged from the de-
pot and went to see whether the men
would board the southbound train for
st. Petersburg.
No unknown persons embarked for
the south, so the agent, In company
with passengers who alighted from
the train, walked to Cleveland street
and sought a doctor. After having his
wounds dressed, he reported to the
city police and the sheriff. The case
Is now In the hands OF the authori.
ties. Mr.. Urquhart has well-defined
ideas Of the identity Of the man OF
men who tried to take his life, but
that part Of the case can, naturally
not now be dwelt upon.
Boldness Causes Surprise
That such bold attempt at murder
should be made at a passenger station
n such place as Clearwater natur
lily occasions surprise. The men In
tent upon the job evidently knew tn
surroundings we'll, and chose fav
1rable time. The agent was Know,
70 be alone, the night was dark an,
rainy, and plans had been we'll laid
inspection of the scene Of tho az
sayed crime this morning showed t
broken window. with a hole the siz'
OF a mans head blown through it
three dry cells which stood In the or
ening powder-stained and damaged
while one of them had been throw
down by. the force Of the explosion
and a powder mark on the window
frame and adjoining case. that shove
that the gun had boen held close +
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
Irish REPUBLIC
HAS CONE
INTO BEING
(By Associated Press.l

London, Dec. 2S.-Posters will ap-
pear in Paris today from Ireland an
nouncing that the Irish Republic has
come Into being, says the Express
The paper adds that the Sim Teiners
In the recent election swept Leinster
Munster and Connaught, and seventy
members to Parliament were elected
by the party, but they will not take
their seats.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
(By Associated Press.)

London, Dec. 2S.-All indications at
3 o'clock this afternoon were that
Lloyd George and his government
have an overwhelming majority in the
new House of Commons. The premier
was reelected to a seat In Parliament
from Carnarvon, Wales. Former Pre-
mier Asquith was defeated for seat
in the House of Commons from the
east division Of Fife, Scotland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28

the glass. The table leg, next the
window, had shot holes clear through
1t, while the chair in which the ager.
sat at the time had number Of holes
entirely through the heavy wooden
bottom. A galvanized iron ash can
that stood near the stove had been
made into pretty fair coiander by
the buckshot. The agents trouser
legs we're well perforated, about
dozen large holes appearing IN one
Of them.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
(By Associated Prsan.i

Toxic, Dec. 2s.--Chiyo Sugiyama,
l7-year-old Japanese girl who had
been arrested for burglary. commit
ted suicide in her cell by hanging.
She made a moose with her obi, or
sash, unwound from her kimono.. Be-
Ing in need Of money the girl had
armed herself with an axe and broken
into a house, intimidating woman
occupant. and making on with some
cash.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
4 D[HAv|LlAND
Machines At
DAY1ONA ENROUTF
TO WASHINGTON
(By Associated Press.)

Daytona,. Fla, Dec. 2S. -Four De-
Havilland airplanes engaged in trans
continental charging expedition, left
here this morning for Washington on
the final stage of flight. Four other
machines joined them at Arcadia.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
Election Returns
(By Associated Press.l

London, Dec. 2S. Election returns
al 1870 showed Coalition Unionists.
1877; Coalition Liberals, Sc; unionists,
5; Liberals, 2; Labor, 90; Irish Ma
tionally, l.; Sim Fein, 26; Independ-
ent on Arthur Henderson, leader La
bor Party. The former members Of
the War Cabinet were defeated for re-
election.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28

.'''>7Thirty-three Amer
soldiers in a ward Of
who were left behind
1 Us when they evacuated
Aod shouted when two
Cross nurses arrived
'Or them. The nurses
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
THIS IS WILSON'S
62ND BIRTHDAY;
KING WISHES HIM
HAPPY returns
(By Associated Press.)

Nby HS5OCIdleU FTHSSlJ
London, Dec. %. The King called
at Wilson's apartments at 10 this
morning and wished him many happs
returns Of the day. It is Wilson's 62nd
birthday
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
. 1AkELAND. rLoaDA, SATURDAY, DEC. as lsls
100000 FIRE
AT new ORLEANS
THIS MORNING
(By Associated Press.)

tby Associated Press.)
view orleans, Dec. 2S.-The grand
stand' club house and paddock at the
fair ground race track here were de-
stroyed by fire this morning; estimat-
ed loss two hundred thousand.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1918-12-28
.0YERl,lOO,O0O
DESIGNATED
FOR D|SCHACE
FROM army
S|NCEN0v. Il
OF THIS NUMBER $4,000 MEN ARE
IN HOME CAMPS AND 10000
OVERSEAS
(By Associated Press.)

Washington, Dec. 2S.--More than
100000 American soldiers at home
and abroad have been designated for
demobilization since the armistice was
signed. General March gave the tig-
ures today as $4,000 men in the home
units and 10000 overseas. This In
cludes men already discharged and
those who have landed from France.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
lBY The Sub)

Well, folks, it is a make-believe Busy Ad Man that talks to you this week, for the Only and Original picked up an influenza germ somewhere along the road several days ago. which punctured his air tubes, and he is laid up in his home garage for repairs If l find out, though, that hes just bluffing. so he can stuff this job off onto me, believe me I'll tear into that hombre's chin whiskers for fair
 Anyway, heres an honest to good ness hope that he's on the job next week, for it's no joke for a young bird like myself to be forced into the Only and Originals fatherly attitude toward so much youth and beauty, so when get real affectionate, remember it is really Chin Whiskers that is speaking through me. I am particular on this point, because if my wife should dis cover that l am responsible for this line of sweets, l want every one to be able to speak a word in my favor. So now, my dears. let's get to the real business in hand.
 Not having had the pleasure before, | of looking through the replies to the Busy Ad Mans page, I was surprised
 at the general unanimity with which l YOuall jump onto those ten questions
 and ponder over them All I seem to | have seen the past week were letters l addressed to the Busy Ad Man. He ap- pears to be the most popular man in
 town, even if he is almost in the pen sioner class.
 There were perfumed answers, bulky | answers, wee-wee answers; there were large envelopes, small envelopes. med | ium envelopes. pink envelopes. cream envelopes, blue envelopes-oh, all kindl
 of envelopes. Typewriter. replies. non .
 written replies, pencil written replies
 printed replies, painted replies. right replies and ~-rOng replies
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
FAIRBANKS PLEDGES
 GIGANTIC AMOUNT.
Special to The Republican

NEW YORK, Nov 4.-Douglas Fair banks, motion picture, actor. has pledged himself to raise s25,000,00 for the United War Work campaign that starts next Monday. This gigantic un- dertaking was made public here today, at a meeting of prominent men. Smil- ing Doug will make a transconti- mental tour from New York to Cali fornia in the interest of the campaign. His itinerary will include Washington, Charlotte. Spartansburg. Atlanta, New Orleans, San Antonio, Fl Paso, Tucson and Los Angeles. It is possible that he will also include the city of Phoenix.
 The pledge to raise $25, ,000,0 900 was an unusual event in New York with many interesting sidelights. John D. Rockefeller, Jr, John R. Mott of the Y. M. C. A., Evangeline Booth of the Sal vation Army and Mortimer Schiff, of the Jewish Welfare beard, were hosts at a tremendous outdoor celebration near the Baltimore hotel Fairbanks there outdid himself in the perform ance of many dangerous stunts. Ar rangements are being made to have Fairbanks visit many cities to arouse interest in the forthcoming drive.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
FLU" bUC GETS 'bUSY AD MAN"
 SUB TAXES HIS JOb AT OFFICE

Some of the answers were mighty cleverly gotten up. but dear, me, how some of you did fall down on that fifth question. Maybe Greybeard was feeling the first fit of meanness stealing over him that the influence Espanol seems to engender, for he sure slipped one over on you intentionally or not. He was probably trying to find out how observing youall are. You see, my dears, he quoted d definition from a perfectly good dictionary in that ques- ton, and while there were three or four proper names on the page that sug- gested one who is appointed to act for another" the dictionary gives that quoted definition to but one of them. So you see, dear contestants, you were clearly at fault, though we have to ad- init the 0. x O.'s mean intent in trying to catch you.
 No. was the cause of most of the l failures, though l heard the judges eX- pressing surprise at the way some of the easy questions were mistreated.
 So it is up to you, folks, to retrieve yourselves this week The acting Busy Ad Man is an hombre of very small caliber, and he sure couldn't make up 1 set of questions he couldn't answer himself so you can see how easy it is gong 10 prove Tor you. Go to 1t and ! see if you can't stir up a scrap among the judges over the distribution of | prizes.
 | I just want to say in finishing. my 1 dear contestants, that there were d number of answers, though incorrect, that deserve special mention for origi- nality and artistic effort, but on ac- count of the affectionate disposition of ! that germO ESpanolO on hanging around 1 our good looking Stenographers we are running rather short handed. so we will discard that, as we will the honor able mention list this week
 Bear with us my dears, and keep
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06

for duty in this country, and will be used to release more active men for service overseas.
 Only class l A registrants, certified for limited service will be taken. All men volunteering will be inducted into the ranks as privates and promotion to higher grades will depend on ability. Branch offices cf the employment serv- ice and community labor boards over the country, will receive applications for induction and give the men all nee essary aid in getting into the service.
 Some of the lines in which limited service men are needed and the num- Der wanted are:
 Assembers, 1000: chaffeurs, 6,260; clerks. I.102: cooks. 700; laborers. B.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
SEEK TO SCATTER
 CAVE CREEK HIGH
 WATER IN SUMMER

As q sequel to the floods last sum Tner which caused great damage to property because of the waters from Cave creek flowing down over the a ndS of the irrigated area and into the city damaging the fair grounds and property in the city ns far south and east as the state capitol a committee comprising members of the board of governors and council of the water users and the county board Of super visors will begin immediately to for muiate a plan whereby Cave creek waters can be scattered.
 It is the conclusion of the engineers that the Cave creek waters cannot be checked or diverted during flood perrods. But it is agreed that either one of two plans is feasible for scat teF1ng the water in such manner as TO cause no damage to property.
 Matter Discussed.
 A delegation of property owners af- iected by the overflow of Cave creek during the flood season were present at a joint meeting of the board of gov ernors and the council of the water users. The object was to see what could be done for them when the floods lear down the south wall of the Ari- zona canal. Heretofore as explained, there has been a short cut method ap- piled which scattered the water to some extent. But recently Cave creek has shifted it's course further east causing the waters to hit the canal at an unprotected place. The Arizona canal at this place is somewhat ele- Nated so that when the Cave creek water hits it it's banks go out, caus- ing an enormous quantity of water to in oh al hYlr, .a1r Last August these floods did the most damage, destroying crops and livestock and property in the city.
 Two Plans Proposed.
 Two plans as a remedy were pre- sented at the meeting. The first is to construct a retaining wall to save the canal and cause the flood waters to scatter. The other is to put the canal farther north and into the ground where it will have no banks to break when Cave creek waters come down In either case the Cave creek flow can not be diverted entirely but by scat tering the flow the flood waters might do no damage, but rather give the land good irrigation at time in the dry season when water is needed on the land
 The two plans received generous dis cussion. Engineers estimated that tC move the Arizona canal farther north and put it in the ground would cost approximately S3O.O00, and to build the retaining wall would cost between s20,0oO and S25,00O. The plan to move the canal back seemed to meet witf the greatest approval of those present
 The investigation ny the committed from the water users and the board ot supervisors will be made within the next ten days.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
TO FURLOUCH ALI
 MINERS IF METALS
Republican A. p. Leased Wire1

SAN FRANCISCO. Nov 4.-Metal miners inducted into military service but who formerly were engaged in work tending to i'd the nations war plant, may be given indefinite fur loughs, it was announced here today by Edward Higgins of San Francisco ap- pointed by the federal bureau of mines, to pass on appicn tions for such fur loughs. Men engaged in production of metals and ferro- alloy minerals are en- titled to class two classification, Mr. Higgins said.
 Advisers have been named to confer with metal producers regarding exemp- ton of their employes in all the west ern states.
 Western state advisers include: Ar izona, Dr. L. D. Ricketts, Warren Col orado, Fred Cartoll Denver.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
--------tl DENVER LIFTS BAN ON SCHOOLS THEATRES

DENVER, Nov. 4.-Further evidence of abatement in the influenza epidemic was found in the official reports to the local and state health authorities to- night. In Denver 16 deaths and 26 new cases were reported for the 24- hour period ending at D. m. Fourteen deaths and 270 new cases were re- ported in the state outside Denver Of the new cases, Pueblo reported 11S. Three deaths occurred at Pueblo and the same number were reported by As pen and La Plata counties.
 At a meeting of the state board of health this afternoon. the lifting of the ban against theaters, churches and other public places was authorized for Friday, provided conditions at that time warrant such action. Local health authorities were empowered to decide for themselves what action to take in their respective communities. Schools will reopen Monday according to pres ent plans.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
HAYDEN YOUNG FOLK
 UNITE IN MARRIAGE

HAYDEN. Nov. 2.-Alfred Barton and Miss Adell Page were married at the Presblterian Manse in Winkle- man Monday. Oct 2S, by Rev. Slack. The wedding came as a surprise to their many friends
 MT. Barton is employed at the power plant as assistant engineer. Mrs. Bar ton has lived in Havden for several years and is one of Hayden's most pop ular young ladies. She taught the school at Hayden Junction for two terms. Their many friends extend to them their best wishes.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
Halloween Excitinu

There was quite a bit of innocent fun on Halloween night when some boys carried garbage cans and other like ar iicles into the streets aud onto the doorsteps of the residents. A part of the school playground equipment was also carried away
 group of grown up youngsters were abroad also. With tin pans and sticks they beat a wedding march to which three recently married couples were re- quested to keep time. Needless to say. they complied with the request, much to the amusement of the onlookers.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
-O--- OLD-TIME THANKSGIVING

WASHINGTON, Nov ,. - Home products only on the Thanksgiving dinner table this year, is the program of the food administration. Hotels restaurants and other eating places have been asked to save transporta- tion by using only food produced locally and the administration today issued an appeal to households to ob- SerNe fhn same r1Ile
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
TO BEGIN DRIVE FUR
 35,000 SERVICE MEN

WASHINGTON, Nov. "A drive to secure 35.000 volunteers from limited service men, urgently needed to fill speclal posts in the army, was began today by the department Cf labors em- ployment service, at the request of the war department. The men are wanted
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
 RAIDER COMMANDS ELLINGTON

HOUSTON. Texas, Nov 4-Lieuten- ant Colonel R. Rader. recently returned from the French front, where he was in command of a bombing school, has assumed command at Ellington field, relieving Majcr Walter Frank, who has been ordered to duty elsewhere.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
Prepare For Biz Drive

The United War Work committee. of Winkleman, has held a couple of meet ings to line up the workers for the drive that begins on November H. Those in charge are of the opinion that Winkleman will go over the top early in the campaign.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
Havden Notes

H. F. Easter. the new superintendent of the A. s. X R. company's plant in Hayden, came in on October 31 from Sasco, where he has been employed. H A. Eye. genGal manager of the Hayden plant came Tn on the same date.
 MT. N. A. Ferguson. general manager for the southwest district. is making a few days visit at the Hayden plant.
 few new cases of the flu have been reported the past week, none of which are considered serious.
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06

175: mechanics, 4.450: motorcycle drivers, 1925; transmission men. 1.500, and tire repairers, 400. One newspaper man and three motion picture experts are also wanted
Arizona republican., 1918-11-06
Flu In Christmas

The Spanish flu has it's grip on Christmas. Thirty four cases were re- ported recently, mostly among the MeXicans. There has been but one death so far. Most of the cases are in a light form,