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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26
.SPONGEs IN OUR own FRONT YARD

(From the New York Tribune.)
"You who know of our Wall Street
stock exchange and attend an occa-
sional and excited session of the pro-
duce exchange" writes Steven B.
Ayers, in ''The National Marine"
may not be aware that here in Tar
pom Springs, a little town Of three
thousand people on the gulf coast of
Florida, is the only sponge exchange
in these United States
But such is the fact, the writer de-
clares. And this is how it happened
that the country can boast of even one
sponge exchange:
Years ago, about thirty years ago,
we used to import into America from
the Mediterranean about two million
dollars in value each year of sponges.
Those were all the sponges used in
America, because we produced none
here. But once in a while some fish
|erman would bring in here poor
specimen of sponge he had discovered
growing on some rock, and had been
able to reach at low tide. Soon there
after the sharp-eyed experts Of the
fish commission noticed that the blue
waters of the gulf here had all the
wonderful hues of the Mediterranean,
and that it was the same in tempera-
ture. But where the gulf differed was
in the fact that the bottom had very
little rock exposed. Now sponges in
sist upon growing by attaching then1-
selves to rocks on the bottom, and to
t1y the sponge experiment it was
necessary to produce an artificial bot
tom in this portion of the gulf.
@3Some problem! But it was fnallv
solved by the manufacture of sonc
millions Of pottery disks, impregn9t
ing them with the sponge spawn, and
sowing them broadcast into the hos
pitable waters. The experiment sue
ceeded. The sponges liked their new
homes and gradually extended to the,
rocks they discovered for themselves
in the deeper waters. And now, each
year, the fishermen bring into this
little port and there are sold on the
exchange floor here sponges of value
Of about one and half million
than half we use. About twenty
years. ago it vas discovered that the
better sponges came from the deeper
water, and so Greek divers were inn
ported. There are about twelve hum
bred Greeks here, all earning a fair
livelihood and adding each year to our
national wealth.
"On Greek Cs'oss Day, which is the
18th Of January al the boats engaged
in til sponga fsling industry are
drawn up at She wharf in the Anclote
river or anchored out in the lee of
the Anclote keys, one of the best and
safest anchorages on the west coast.
They are al here because this is the
great feast day of the church in For
ida. It S New Year day. At IL
. i. 4 ~
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26

In order to set at rest certain ru-
mors,-it has been officially announced
that the entire railway syster Of the
republic is abundantly supplied with
both coal for operation of all trains
and shops and that sufficient is on
hand to supply all demands for many
months to come.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26

o'clock the hierarch will throw into
the bayou a golden cross. The deep
water divers will be gathered from far
and near. To the lucky man who
finds the cross at the bottom and
brings it to the priest goes the bless
! ing of the prelate and hat full of
silver. If it be young lad, the reward
may be four-year scholarship.
"Gulf storms are at times energetic.
The live sponge looks, attached to the
rocks at the bottom, like great blob
of liver. When the diver has identi-
fed it and cut it from its support, the
sponge is hauled on board and thrown.
on the decks, there to be killed. When
the animal is thoroughly defunct the
flesh is allowed to putrefy, and then
the animal part is washed away.
What is left is the sponge of COM
merce.
"The sponge fleet here numbers
about two hundred vessels, varying in
tonnage all small boats compared
with even coast-wise freighters, but
far more picturesque. In fact, it
seems doubtful whether in other wa
tiers of America there is so pictur-
esque fleet. The caraSels of Column
bus were no more curious. The curl
ing bows and sterns, the highly color
ed hulls, the brightly tinted sailsw
The above article, as it appeared in
the New York Tribune, was accompa-
MED by picture showing a typical
sponge sale on the exchange.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26
NEWS NOTES FROM MEXICO

On the first of the present month
the issue of international postal mon
ey orders was resumed between the
United States and Mexico. American
dollars will be received and disbursed
at the option of the holder or appli-
cant, and Mexican gold will be also re-
ceiyed and paid on the basis of the
rate of exchange established at Nuevo
Laredo, state of Tamualipas.
A contract has been completed by
which the riparian owners of lands
bordering upon Lake Chapala in the
state of Jalisco will provide the neces-
sary funds by which the work of
draining the borders of that body of
water can be carried out under gov
eminent supervisors. Many of that
thousands of acres of land of great
fertility will be reclaimed by this
work.
More than three hundred thousands
bushels of corn have been accumulated
at the port of San Bias, on the Pacific
coast, from the interior, awaiting
shipment to other portions of the re-
public by water, there being no rail
connection as yet with that point.
There has been discovered in the
state Of Coiima a plant Of the yucca
family which produces variety of
cotton for which there is great de-
mand for industrial purposes. A guam
tity of seeds have been obtained and
the plant will be cultivated upon a
large scale in other sections.
Arrangements are being made for
the establishment of a factory in Yu-
catan for the manufacture of bags and
sacks from the henequen fiber which
in the past has been exported. There
is an extensive demand for such ar
ticles in all portions Of Mexico. At
first the factory will have capacity
Of ten thousand sacks daily, but this
will be increased as rapidly as posi-
BILE. The sugar growers of Cuba use
ten million sacks annually and it is
proposed to supply this demand.
The city officials of Merida, capital
of the state of Yucatan, have estab-
lished the prices at which French rolls
(the only form of bread known in that
region) may be retailed at the equiv
alent of 1868 cents American gold per
pound where sold directly to custom
.er and at AGO cents where delivered at
residences. These are. the maximum
rates. Infringements of the regula-
tons will be punished.
What is known as the 1Chanizale
case, involving the boundariessof Mex
leo and the United States between the
cities of El Paso and Jaurez, has been
again taken up and the conlnpissionl
charged with the matter is again hold
ing sessions. It is expected that an
arbitration commission will be APP.
pointed to determine the questions in
volved.
In order to set at rest certain rll-
mors,-it has been officially announced
that the entire railway system Of the
republic is abundantly supplied with.
both coal for operation of all trains
and shops and that sufficient is on
hand to supply all demands for many
months to come.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26

Our army and navy are standing
between you and the Hun. Show that
you appreciate what that means by
saving to the utmost of your ability
and by buying war savings stamps
that there may be more money, labor
and materials to support this army
and this navy.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26
CLASSIFIED COLUMN
WANTED

WOMEN WANTED. full tI:ne SAL
Try $24, selling guaranteed hosiery to
wearer. SOC an hour spare time. Big
spring business. Experience unneces-
sary. Guaranteed Mills, Norristown,
Pa.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26
FOR SALE

FOR SALE Marlin pump shot
new army rifle model 1898.
Also one ski camera in good con-
dition, and one sewing machine.
Inquire A. E. Allemand, t. S. Jewelry
store.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26
FOR RENT

FOR RENT Fine store building
formerly occupied by Alissandratos,
1923 Tarpon avenue; $50 per month.
See L. R. Fernald, at his store. 6-124tf
FOR RENT--Nice 7-room house,
Apply A. Cradle or Leader office.
3-26-tf.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26

FOR SALE OR RENT Good bum
galow in good location. Inquire at
Leader office. tt.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1918-06-26
MISCELLANEOUS

Beautiful home, located on Spring
bayou; large grounds filled with fruit
trees which are bearing; also beauti-
full ornamental shrubbery and trees
The price asked is very low. Inquire
at The Leader office. Il.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
TRANSFERS IN
REAL ESTATE

Minnie Higgins to Hugh Hughes,
land in Baraboo; ST.
Blaine Snyder to Albert Good, land
in Woodland; $4,000
Henry Schulenburg to VIM E. Mey-
er, land in Reedsburg; $1,000.
Michael Love to Mrs. Anna Byrne,
land in Bear Creek; $4,000
Lillian NJ Mead to Wilhelmina Lenz,
| land in Baraboo; 81.
owen S. King to Owen King, land
in Spring Green; $500.
Elmer J. king to Louis Bork, land
| in North Freedom; 81.
w. T. Kelsey to Anton Jacoby, land
| in Prairie du Sac; $500.
E. J. Battles to Ella Hofstatter, land
f, in Baraboo; ST.
Ella Hofstatter to Virgil H. Cady,
land in Baraboo; 81.
Mary6H; Cramer to John P. Stone,
| land in Reedsburg; 81.
George <Graefl1e to Dorothea Graef-
| Ike, land in Reedsburg; ST.
| w. w. Richardson to John Shesler,
! land in Reedsburg; 81.
August Ikropp to August Kroppe Jr.,
land in La Vale; $500.
| Edw. D. Gruber to Albert G. Gruber,
land in Prairie du Sac; ST..
Roy Frazier to L. B. Waters, land
in Baraboo; $1,525. ~. -, :.
! Sadie E. All to Mrs. Bessina Field,
! land in Ironton; 1925.
| Christ Westerfeldt to H. A. Harness,
/ land in Westfeld; $4,000,
Martha J. Marriott. to Jesse Wood
worth land in Baraboo; 81.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
M|lLERS MUST
HAVE 4 LICENSE

All mills grinding grain must ob-
tain a license from the United States
food administrator at Washington, and
when received a report must be- made.
to the county food administrator. The
license is free. AS to wheat Ii0ur to
farmers; the limit is a supply for th-r-
ty days, six pounds to the person.
When selling flour it must be on
the fifty-ffty basis, Ordinary break
fast foods are not substitutes.
Every farmer having wheat IN any
quantity must report the same within
ten DAYS to the nearest miller, who
will report the same to the county
federal food administrator, or report
directly to the county federal food ad-
ministrator, or one Of his representa-
tives, unless the wheat is sold and de-
livered as hereinafter indicated. The
United States government requires all
producers Of wheat having the same
on hand, regardless of the quantity,
TO IMMEDIATELY SELL THE
SAME TO ELEVATORS OR MILLS
so that the same may be shipped to
the seaboard for export to our soldiers
and allies. Owners Of wheat are adj
vised that unless they comply with
this regulation and market the wheat
the government will be required to
| take possession of the wheat
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
CLARK DWINNELL
IS WITH SHERIFF

Clark Dwinnell is up against the
real thing, The boy is only fifteen,
but has gone beyond the. control of
his father, his grandmother and other
relatives. Some days ago he was ar
rested on the charge of taking small
sum from the Y. NJ. c. A. this being
the last Of a number Of petty offenses.
He was given his liberty on the prom
Use of good behavior. The next thing
he did was to provide himself with a
sum of money and take a trip tC Chi
cago. officer Herman G. Neitzl9l took
the youth before Justice H. L. Halsted
where the boy was given thirty days
in jail. The officers and court in the
past have exhausted their language
and patience in talking to the youth.
After thirty days with the sheriff
some disposition will be made of his
case, school for boys being in pros
pect.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
HOW'S THIS

We offer One Hundred Dollars Re-
ward for any case of Catarrh that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh Medi-
cine
Halls Catarrh Medicine has been
taken by catarrh sufferers for the past
thirty-five years, and has become
known as the most reliable remedy for
Catarrh. Halls Catarrh Medicine acts
through the Blood on the Mucous sur
faces, expelling the Poison from the
Blood and healing the diseased por-
tons.
After you have taken Halls Catarrh
Medicine for a short time you will see
a great improvement in your general
health Start taking Halls Catarrh
Medicine at once and get rid Of ca
tarrh. Send for testimonials, free.
FL. CHENEY & CO., Toledo, Ohio
Sold by all Druggists, 75c.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
DISTRICT MEET
y
EASTERN STAR

The district convention of the Order
of the Eastern Star was held in this
city Friday afternoon and evening.
The meeting was called to ordec at z
o'clock. The opening ceremony was
given by Baraboo Chapter No. q; in
PRODUCTION of present and past grand
visitors; address of welcome, Mrs.
Mayme Boehm, w. M; response, AS
sociate Grand Conductress Mrs. Mar
tina Clark, Queen Of Sheba chapter 26 ;
solo, Mrs. J. J. Brooks; examination
Of visitors; address by Mrs. Davis.
Tie meeting in the evening was
opened by a solo by Mrs. Cooke, Queen
of Sheba chapter 81; eXemplification
of initiation, Plymouth Chapter 81; ad-
dress, Mrs. Ella Washburn, grand lee,
turer; solo, Mrs. Charlotte Hudson,
Ironton Chapter 1888; reading, Mrs. AN
drews, Baraboo. Following the pro,
gram questions from all chapters were,
answered by Mrs. Ella Washburll, con;
Guided by informal talks. Afterdthe
closing ceremony dinner was served
at the Warren hotel. 4
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
COULD HAVE SHOT
With EYES SHUT

"You could have shot them down
with your eyes shut" said a wounded
machine gunner, describing how the
Germans attack on the west front,
according to the correspondent of The
London Daily Mail eve fired straight
into them and they went down in
heaps, yet we could not stop them. 1t
was one down and another come on"
The correspondent quotes other re-
marke from wounded soldiers which
bear further testimony to the terrible
toll the Germans are paying for every
foot they advance
SAYS FIRE WAS MURDEROUs
"Aye, were never far away" a
wounded Highlander replied to the re-
mark of the correspondent that the
Highlanders seemed to get into all
the battles He tells how his regi-
ment was on a canal bank when the
Germans tried to cross.
They advanced on both tanks, COM
ing up on either side in the attempt
to get. across. We were told to hold
our fire and waited until they were
we'll in view Then when there were
hundreds before" rus, we let fly. Man,
sit was murderous." p
pumped UNTIL BODIES ACHED''
A Yorkshire man who was standing
nearby broke in: THAT may be, but
that was no better than when we saw
them along the side of a hedge. They
didn't expect US to be SO near. We
pumped bullets into them with Lewis
guns until our bodies ached."
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
FINE WORK BY
LOCAL he'd CROSS

Or. G. T. Thuerer, chairman CT the
Sank County chapter Of the American
Red Cross, has received a highly com
mandatory letter from Mrs. Carolyn
NJ Ely, Chicago. superintendent OF
hospital garments and supplies for the
central division, concerning some Of
the work being done at Baraboo. The
letter says that the Baraboo case sent
on April 3 was an excellent shipment
and:
I'VE commend you fer your
good work. The pajamas were alb
soIuteIy perfect. ~=....-.. ....s..-
The letter adds that when the sup
Ply OF muslin is exhausted to begin
making all bed shirts Of canton or out
ing flannel. The name Of the BarabOo
chapter has been placed on the list of
those. sending perfect shipments.
Mrs. B. F. Gollmar has charge of
this branch Of the service, ana the
workers in this department. are to be
highly congratulated over the. receipt
Of the letter.
While the letter just received men
tons a.rcertain class Of work Dr.
Thuerer states that all of the work
from the county is of high class and
has. received very high praise at
headquarters. ..-s-
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
PRAIRIE DU SAC
FURNITURE MAN SELLS

E. d. Gruber, Prairie du Sac, mem
Der of the firm of Gruber Bros, for
the past IA years and successful
business man for 10 years, has sold
his interest in the furniture business
to his brother Albert. Ill health
prompted Mr. Gruber to make the
change and in company with his ia
Their he left a few days ago for River
Pines sanatorium at Stevens Point for
treatment.
Baraboo weekly news. [volume] (Baraboo, Wis.) 1912-197?, 1918-04-25
BLOWS SELF TO PIECES
WITH DYNAMITE CHARGE

Martin Bartlett, aged twenty-five,
placed several sticks of dynamite on a
stamp, laid on them and lighted fuse
Wednesday in the town of Hamburg.
The suicide was discovered when only
the head and legs and portion of the
body were found. Bartlett was recent
" rejected by the draft board because
he was mentally deficient
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-16
HARRY FRANCKLE
TO PLAY TONIGHT
Former Trenton Star and
Jackie Adams in Ameri-
can League Contests.
AT TRAYMORE H A l. L

Two more Eastern League cage stars
are expected to make their initial APP
pearance tonight in the American
League games at Traymore Hall. Frank
lin street and Columbia avenue
Last week Port Richmond announced
that it had secured the John Hancock
of Jackie Adams, the star forward and
captain of the Camden club. Monday
night the Brotherhood of Beth Israel
manager gave out the information that
Harry Franckle, who tossed them in for
Trenton in the days gone but not for
gotten would be on hand tonight to
play against the fast-going Hancock
quintet.
The game between Hancock and h.
b, ]. should be thriller. II Lew Sugar
man, Newman and Francllle are in the
Beth Israel lineup there will be seven
former Eastern League players on the
floor for four of the Hancock five,
Powell, Jocko Lawrence, Hill, Zahn and
Wood saw service in the professional
circuit.
Hancock is in second place but must
win this contest to remain near the
league leaders. st. COLUMBIA. b. 3. !.
has lost its two last starts and Is fol-
lowers are hoping for the best.
The other fracas will bring together
the league sensation. Port Richmond,
and y. NJ. IT, \. The Port Richmond
five has won its last two games and with
Jackie Adams in its lineup should make
its winning streak total three. Without
the former leader Of the "Skeeters" it
is any ones game.
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-16
PENN RUNNERS
HONOR LANDERS
Pole Vault Champion
First Sophomore Ever to
Captain Track Team

The Pennsylvania track squad added
another feature to Red and Blue ath-
letic history yesterday when 1t elected
Sherman Landers. of Chicago. captain
of the cinder path team for the coming
season. Landers Is the first sophomore
ever TO be chosen captain Of Quaker
major sport team and also the first man
to lead a team without previously win
ming the coveted varsity letter.
Last spring. after the season was
closed, the runners elected Howard
Berry TO the captaincy for 1918. Berry,
however. Joined the colors shortly after
the football season. When candidates
were called out for the indoor season a
fortnight ago, not one letter man from
last year reported. Price. Beardwood.
Brooks and Levering were the only ones
who were even members Of the squad
year ago.
I.anders was the logical man for the
position and the runners did not allow
difference in class rating to interfere.
The Chicagoan is considered the best
pole vaulter In collegiate ranks and is
the favorte for the title in the outdoor
title games. In 1916 he won the ma
tional A. A u. championship at New
ark with vault of twelve feet ten
inches He did not compete in the 1917
national games.
Landers entered Wharton School at
Penn In the fall of 1915. Last winter
he competed in many indoor meets and
in the spring vaulted for the freshmen.
However, he never has competed as a
member of q varsity team at the Quaker
University. f'f
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-16
BOSTON. Ian. 16.

bcs Io-N, Jan. 10.
BECAUSE Bill Brennan, of Chicago,
~ refused TO box unless a draw de-
cision was declared in his bout with
Battling Levinsky tonight, the contest
ended draw. with both men on their
feet at the end Of twelve rounds. 1t was
an incident that Boston never saw be-
fore and may lead to both boxers and
their managers being barred from this
city.
There was very little fighting and the
prevalent opinion was that 1t was fake
all the way. The crowd threw lemons,
apples and everything else that was
handy at the boxers. who wrestled and
stalled through one Of the worst exhibit
tions yet perpetrated here. Some time
ago Brennan got draw decision with
Levinsky here. but Levinsky won by a
big margin. A New York referee was
imported then by Brennan's manager.
The trouble started early In the eve-
ming when Brennan telephoned Presi-
dent Miah Murray. Of the Armory A. A.
He insinuated that his manager was not
on the level and that he would not enter
the boxing club unless he received $500.
Murray refused, and Brennan announced
that he would take the next train ou,
xSfes CONS wransiIns Murray %,
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-16

MHlCIi recalls the circumstance that
section of army work. and that is range
judgment.
The average good golfer. after one
glance, can tell you almost TO a step a
l45 or $50 yard range. He must know
distances in order to play the shot
properly, and the man who m!sJudges
the distance in golf is sure to pay the
penalty.
This range in golf goes up TO 800
yards. and the distances up to 500 yards
are valuable things to know in trench
warfare. A man who has played lot
of golf could stand in first-l!ne trench
and tell, almost to the yard, just how
far the enemy's trenches were away, up
TO 500 yards.
More French Spirit
The spirit of France seems 10 be inn
bedded in the ball-playing soul of Nap
Lajoie. the eminent Frenchman.
Lajoie was dropped from the major
league roll, after twenty years service.
a year ago In place of quitting and
losing heart, he started out at the age
Of fofty-one to work his way under the
big tent again. He led the international
League by such wide margin that no
one gave him a close argument, Forty
one is a trife to the sere In baseball.
but 1t isn't old enough to keep Lajoie
from starting back--starting just as he
did twenty-one years ago. when he left
Fall River for Philadelphia.
The City of Slug
Some one has developed a debate as
to which city has known the hardest
slugging ball players.
The vote was given to Detroit, with
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-16
CONNIE MACK TO PILOT
BOSTON, IS NEW RUMOR
Despite Denials, Athletics
Manager Is Said to Be Slated
for New Job

NEW YORK. Jan. IL.
A persistent rumor that Connie Mack
will soon become manager OF the Boston
Red Sox gained strength in baseball
circles here today. II Is said that Jack
Barry will be unable to leave the service
and that President Frazee, of the Bos-
ton club, is angling for the veteran Ath-
letics manager. Though F'razee is said
TO have denied the report. baseball men
here consider it quite possible in the
face Of many unexpected deals that have
been made during the winter.
Harry Frazee. president of the Red
Sox, who returned yesterday from Bos-
ton, assumed the most becoming smile
OF incredullty when asked If there was
any truth to the rumor that Mack might
60 to Boston as manager and part owner.
TOO absurd to be characterized by
denial" he said. WHY the thing is
ridiculous. You couldn't get Connie out
of Philadelphia with dynamite
Evening public ledger. [volume] (Philadelphia [Pa.]) 1914-1942, 1918-01-16
THREE MEN PRACTICE i
FOR HARVARD'S CREW

CAMBRIDGE. Mass, Jan. 1s. In.
formal varsity rowing is in the dumps
at Harvard. So far only three men
have reported for the crew which
started practice last week. As there h
likelihood OF race with Yale this
spring, the poor showing is creating
CONSERVATION here. The Crimson has
undertaken a campaign to get more
upper classmen out for Coach Haine's
squad.