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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
ANCLOTE RIVER BLOCKED BY
LOWERING OF BAILEY'S BRIDGE
EFFORTS BEING HAVE OBSTRUCTION REMOVED IdNE.
DIATELY; PORT COMMISSIONER TAMPA HAS BEEN WIRED
FOR RELIEF

Two boats loaded with tourists who
came here for the much advertised
trip up the Anclote river were turned
back yesterday at what is known as
Bailey's, bridge, thus blocking them
from the regular picnic landing and
the most beautiful part of the stream.
The cause of this blockade, as re-
ported to The Leader was that some
one has reconstructed Bailey's bridge
and made it two feet or rse,re lower,
thus preventing boats with awnings
on them from passing. Also the river
has risen from the heavy rains, which
aggravates the trouble.
The following telegram was sent the
port commissioner at Tampa last ev-
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
FOFFICIAL REPORT OF
COUNTY PROBATION OFFICER

To Board of County Commissioners:
An aged paralyzed man who has
been charge upon the county for the
past four months, died few days
ago, and as he claimed to be we'll in
sured, letters have been written to his
family in the north to learn if this is
a fact, and to insist, if it is true, that
the county be reimbursed for the mon
ey that has been spent upon him. The
colored man who was shot by con-
ductor in Clearwater nearly a year
ago, and has been entirely dependent
upo nthe county ever since, is greatly
improved and able to help himself, but
not yet able to take up regular en-
.ployment, though he is eager to do so.
Some one should reimburse the tax
payers for the expense of caring for
this man for year and probably
longer-who should it be? The ex-
pense for the care of this man would
have been larger than it is, but for the
time and effort in his behalf that have
been freely given by an aged but act
i've colored woman who is devoting the
closing years of her life to good deeds.
An orphan girl from another part of
the state who had come to Pinellas to
make her home with married sister,
shortly after her arrival was rendered
homeless by the death of both her
sister and brother-in-law. At first it
was decided to accept the offer of the
Salvation army to send her to one of
their homes, and the good people of
the neighborhood collected money for
her fare, and provided her with cloth
ing and temporary shelter. Instead of
sending her away, however, she has
been placed in a private home where
she will receive the best of care and
training from a good woman who has
been mother to other motherless chill
dren.
Two boys have been before the juve-
nile court and sent to the state school
for boys. They are the second and
third sons of woman who lost her
husband before the birth of her last
child seven years ago, of whom men
ton has been made in former reports.
This woman has toiled necessarily to
provide for her family of five boys, of
necessity leaving them during the day
without oversight or training. AS they
grew old enough to be a help to her,
they became an added burden. For the
past two years every effort has been
made to help these boys make good
relations and friends have opened
their homes to them, but they would
not remain, and they never held any
position found for them. At length, in
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
FAILURE OF CONFERENCE
OF MAYORS AND GOVERNORS
TO RELIEVE UNEMPLOYMENT
ELIMINATES IN BITTER ROW

Washington, Mar. 5.-Dissatisfac-
ton of the Western delegates over the
failure of the conference of govern
ors and mayors to take definite action
toward relieving unemployment cul-
minated today in row during which
Secretary Houston left the hall.
Mayor Rolph of San Francisco, who
criticised congress yesterday, precipi-
tated trouble by submitting a resolu-
ton demanding that the president inn
mediately reconvene congress and that
in his message he demand that the i'm
portant legislation which failed of
passage during the session just closed
be enacted.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
Tourist Club
Doing Work
ROUSING MEETING LAST EVEN
ING; MUCH ACCOMPLISHED
AND MORE PLANNED

The tourist club met in the new
building last night. There was large
attendance and much interest mani
tested. Committees were appointed
for/arranging series Of entertain
ments; also for decorating the build
ing and other work.
A complete report of activities will
be published later when we expect to
tell of the arrangements for enter
tainments.
The Tourist club interlocks with the
board of trade and with the city coun-
Gil, and through all pulling together
the result is a building to be proud
of and boosting spirit which is
spreading like the ripples of pebble
cast in lake.
Mr.. Wann, the secretary, has gone
fishing today, so the minutes of the
meeting are not available.
Work is still going on. The building
has been painted, big welcome sign
is being made, and all is well.
At the close of last nights meeting
there were registered one hundred and
two members, and most of them are
real live members at that.
The good this movement will do our
city and section cannot be overesti-
mated. Boost the Tourist club and
YOUR city. If you are not a member
send in one dollar and become one for
year.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
CHINESE PIRATES ACTIVE
OFF COAST OF SHANTUNG

Tokio.-Chinese pirates are reported
active off the coast of Shantung. A
Japanese sailor who was found swim
ming in the sea and brought back to
Japan, said he was one of the crew
of s who sailed in coasting schooner
from Tsingtau. Off the Shantunr
coast three strange junks drew rapid
ly alongside and thirty pirates armed
with pistols and swords, boarded the
schooner, looted the vessel and put the
crew to the sword. The only survivor
jumped overheard and kept afioat I'M
til rescued.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05

has resigned his position as assistant
attorney general, it was learned here
today prior to the presidents depart
ure.
order to protect the woIn-out mother
from their turbulent presence in the
home, and the two younger brothers
who were being contaminated by their
bad example and evil ways, it became
necessary to make a choice of evils,
and so the two boys were sent to the
only place open to them--the state
school at Mariana. On what ground
can community be justified in COM
pelling a woman who loses her hus-
band to attempt the impossible task
of being both father and mother to her
children? The inevitable result is that
the mother is cruelty overtaxed, and
the children growing up without suf-
ficient discipline and home training,
become inefficient men and women,
and frequently a public menace. Had
this woman lived in state that pro-
vides for mothers pensions, she could
have reared her children to become
useful citizens, as they are not inner
emily bad, and the expense would
probably be less than it will be to keep
the boys in correctional institutions
that do not correct.
Much interest is being manifested
in the Memorial Institute; the furnish
ings for one cottage have been prom
Used, a group of women are planning
to build a cottage, and three definite
offers of war bonds have been made,
though no apepal has been made for
funds. AS project of this magni-
tude cannot be of mushroom growth,
not much will be attempted except in
the line of publicity till the community
has recovered from its war WEAKNESS,
when a definite campaign can be
launched.
Respectfully submitted,
SARAH COTTON SMITH,
County Probation Officer,
Director County Relief.
March 4th, 1919.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
WORLD NEEDS COTTON;
SHOULD GO EVERYWHERE

Paris, Tuesday.-Charles Barrett, of
Union City, Ca, heading the delega-
ton of-the national board of farm or
ganization, discussed the restriction of
cotton importation with Premier
Clemenceau today. Barrett later quot
ed Clemenceau as saying that the
world needed cotton and it should go
everywhere.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05

ening and it is hoped relief will be
forthcoming:
ssTo Capt Norman Bic,
"U. S. Engineers Corps,
Customs House, Tampa, Fla.
Bailey road bridge across Anclote
river, eleven miles above Tarpon
Springs, has been so lowered by un-
known parties as to prevent boats
from ascending river, proving serious
interference excursionists coming
from whole peninsula for this much
advertised trip. Can you give us re-
lief q
"Alex Linn, Pres. Board of Trade.
VIM. E. Morgan, Pres. Tourist Club
John Boyer, Geo. Turnpaw, River Pr
lots"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
COTTON EXCHANGES CLOSED
TO PERMIT REIMBURSEMENT

New York, Mar. 5.-Managers of
the Ne WORK cotton exchange today
closed the exchange until tomorrow to
permit members to readjust their
trading in accordance with the provis-
ions of the wheat bin which was pass
ed yesterday by congress, and which
carried a rider affecting cotton fu-
lures. The New Orleans exchange
also closed.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
SAILED FOR
FRANCE THIS MORNING

New York, Mar. S. President Wiz
SON sailed today on his second voyage
to France, determined, he said in hiss
speech here yesternight, not to comes
back till it's over over there. I
The George Washington, bearing the
presidential party, left Hobolen pier
at 8:15 a. m.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05

There will be business meeting of
the Baptist church after the prayer
meeting tonight. The members of the
church are urged to be present. On
account of the storm Sunday night
last, Pastor Gammage did not preach
on the subject, "a Jail-duet with an
Earthquake Accompaniment" but will
preach that sermon next Sunday at
1880 p. m.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
PRESIDENT PARDONS MANY
CONVICTED OF ESPIONAGE

Washington, March 5.-President
Wilson has acted on Recommendation
for Communication or pardon in about
fifty cases of persons who were con-
victed under the espionage act, where
no intent to violate the law was shown
or where the sentences are regarded
as excessive. The names of those
granted clemency will be announced
later by the department of justice,
which made the recommendations.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
GERMANY WILL NOT
SUBMIT TO COERCION,
SAYS GERMAN CABINET

Paris, Mar. 5.-At the meeting of
the German cabinet Monday it was
agreed unanimously, it is understood,
that Germany could not submit to CO.
ercion from the Entente, either in the
armistice negotiations or in the peace
proper, according to a zu-
rich dispatch. p
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
STRIKE OF HARBOR MEN
INTERPRETERS WITH SHIPPING

New York, Mar. 5.-Transatlantic
and coastwise shipping in the harbor
is at a standstill again today as the
strike of the harbor workers has be-
come more effective. The strike has
caused inconvenience to thousands of
persons who ordinarily use the Hud-
son river ferries.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
BOLSHEVIKI REPULSED
WITH CONSIDERABLE LOSS

Archangel, Tuesday.-(By The As
ISOLATED Press.-After artillery prepa-
ration the bolsheviki launched an in
fantry attack yesterday against the
allied positions on the right bank of
the Vaga river They were repulsed
with considerable losses.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
ROAD MEETING CALLED OFF

Was Scheduled to be Held Tomorrow
in Tarpon Springs
The meeting scheduled to take place
in our city tomorrow pertaining to
securing aid under the federal road
act has been postponed indefinitely
The following telegram tells the rea-
son: tr.. -.
Important developments necessi-
tate holding department meeting on
March 7 in Tallahassee. Please ad-
wise all interested and express regrets
of department members over inability
to meet with you March at Tarpon
Springs.
(Signed) 81. p. GARRISON,
asst. Secy. State Road Dept"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05

The show at the Royal theatre last
night for the benefit of st. Margaret's
guild was a success in every manner.
Pictures good and house crowded,
many standing in the back part of the
house. Efforts to find out how much
the guild made on the proposition have
been unsuccessful. We hope to be able
to report tomorrow.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
NAVY YARDS TO GIVE WORK
TO DISCHARGED SAILORS

Washington, Mar. 5.-Naval sta
tons and yards were directed by Sec
rotary Daniels today to restore to his
former position, upon his discharge
every man who left non-combatanE /
work to enter the fighting branches OF
the service.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
CIVIC CLUB MEETING

There will be called meeting of the
Civic club at the woman's rest room
Friday afternoon at o'clock. I'M
portant business is to be transacted
and all members are urged to attend.
MRS. MILTON TIDDY, Sec'y.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
RUSSIAN SOVIETS TO ASK
AMERICA FOR BIG LOAN

Stockholm, Mar. 5.-The soviet gov
srnment in Russia hopes to arrange
for big loan in America and is pre-
pared to offer in exchange important
mining and railroad concessions, ac-
cording to Petrograd advices.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
METHODIsTS

Attention! Let all Methodists as
semble at Trinity church this evening
at z o'clock and see the stereopticon
views shown in connection with the
home mission lecture. This notice is
for the friends and mem
bers of the M. E. church, South.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
TROOPS FIRE ON RIOTERS

Berlin, Tuesday.-By the Associated
Press. )-Govemment troops at police
headquarters fired on the rioters this
afternoon. Several casualties were re-
ported.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
MANY KILLED WHEN
HUN TROOPS FIRE
Aviator Brings News Of Dead
Civilians and Troops

Berlin, Tuesday.-(By The Associat--
ed Press -Government troops occu-
pied Halle Monday, after street fight
ing in which thirty civilians were kill
ed, according to an aviator who ar
rived here by airplane from Halle,
The troops also suffered casualties.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
CARROLL TODD RESIGNS
AS ASST. ATTORNEY GENERAL

New York, Mar. Sc. Carroll Todd
has resigned his position as assistant
attorney general, it was learned here
today prior to the presidents depart
ure.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05
FIRST IN THE LOCAL FIELD

All the local, county, and state
news-that is news-while it is
news. Boosting Tarpon Springs.
Wide-awake, Truthful, Unafraid
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-03-05

The Evening Leader is the only
paper in its field having Associ-
ated Press reports of the world
news-the best and most reliable
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
FRENCH AND BRITISH
ASK UNITED STATES TO
ACCEPT BRAZIL NOTES

Washington, May l2.-Proposals have
been made at Paris by the British and
French governments that the United
states accept as part payment for loans
advanced them notes ana bonds of some
OF the South American republics, in
Guiding Brazil which they hold 1t was
said here today that there had been no
opposition to the plan and that the
United states had approved it because
il would remove some Of the interests
of the European powers I'm the Ameri'
can continent and thus accord with the
principle of the Monroe doctrine. state
department officials however empha
sized that there was no desire on the
part of the United states 70 exert any
influence ON Rra2il's internal atfairs.
The attack on the United states nv
the brazilian journalist caused surprise
in Official and diplomatic circles IN
washington. It being pointed out that
during his stay Of seven months IN
this country he vot'ed no opinion ol
hostility and frequently expressed the
friendship of Brazil for the United
States. It was learned today at the
brazilian embassy that while MI N'
AlbuoHcrnuc was i'm New York he sent
several dispatches to his paper prals'
ing the United states for its part IN
the war and it's interest in pan-Ameri-
,s, a rfgirg
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
ThOnasOn-LaynIn

Miss Callie Thomson and John tIar
ley Layman of Ardmore were married
at 1880 O'Clock yesterday afternoon. at
the home OF the brides parents, Mr..
and Mrs. Cal Thomson, northwest of
the city. The Rev. c. c. Weith, pastor
Of First Presbyterian church presided.
Immediately after the ceremony Mr..
and Mrs. Layman left on a short
honeymoon trip to Dallas, Fort Worth
and Houston.
The bride is well known in Ardmore,
having attended school here. She IS
an alumnus Of Ardmore High School,
and of the state Normal at Durant.
She has taught school in Carter county
since her graduation six years ago. She
is a niece of Mrs. W. +. Frame of this
city. Mr.. Layman is a son of Mrs.
j. : Layman of McAlester. lie re-
Gently moved to Ardmore TO make his
home and is connected with the Cooper
automobile shop. The Will make their
home in Ardmorc.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
YOUNG COTTON IS
DAMAGED BY RAIN,
WHEAT IN AFFECTED

Sundays rain may result in serious
damage to the cotton crop in Carter
county. according to u statement made
by Carl Russell County Agent. Mr..
Russell said, The rain Sunday was
awfully hard on young cotton, and on
the cotton just recently planted. 1t is
hardly likely that the cotton just planted
will ever come up, while the young cot
ton was washed pretty heavy. 1t real
ly is pretty serious in view of the fact
that it is almost impossible to secure
cotton seed at this time"
Mr. Russell also stated that he did not
think that any serious damage has been
done to the wheat on account of the
rust The rust seems to be entirely on
the leaves and it is hardly likely that it
will reach the stalk in time to affect
any damage at all.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
BIG NEWS ENPECTED SO0N
FROM HiGALDTON FIELD

Henldtou. May l2.-The work OF "A
rotary dru. operated By the Empire
is the subject OF much interest is ihis
field. twenty-five days ago they got
this rotary TO going ON the company Z"
No. in section 3l Graham'FoN field
An accident, noccssitatng repairs, dc
laycd them six days; hence the actual
drilling time has been rs days They
were, Saturday last, down 1900 feet
in other words, this rotary has aver
agced 100 feet every lay II has run.
N viii be- gratifying TO the public
10 know that the Empire is going 10
give II important news In u time w
e. Thorn. AN old manager for the En-
plre field. having come here only TINS
year. talks enthusiastically of the pro
yress that has been made with the 70
tary drill IL was said this drill could
not be used successfully IN this field.
Famiiiaiizng himself with the log
oil particular formations passed
through m drilling the Empire No.
in the same quarter of section "a, Thorn
said that the rotary drill would, with
out difficulty, Eo down 10 the sand.
Certainly they are well ON IN" way,
for ar 300 feet they expect to find
the sand. They found fl at that depth
in their No j. Al 1900 feet they are
using cightuch pipe aud viii run the
rotary drill to the sand and will do
it this week.
y week or ten days viii be required
then t9fNvithdraw the rotary and place
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
INCREASE CREWS OF
HYDRO ANES IN
NAVY TEST FLIGHTS

Trepassey y. r., May l2.-trrana.
AtllnticD The American navy's hydro
airplancs viii set out on their trans
Atlantic flight, carrying II possible.
crews of six men instead Of five as
originally planned, and with extra pro
pcllrrs aboard Commander John II.
Towers. chief of the expedition, an.
nomccd today in ~ statement detail
ing precautionary measures adopted 20
insure. a- r,r a- possible completion Of
the projected nonstop cruise to th"
Azores.
The extra men and spare parts, to.
gnthcr With maximum supply OF
petrol. would bring the weight of each
plane 20 900 pounds. the commander
said, which might prove more than the
I 600 horscpowcrs engines could lift
from the water. In this cvent,he added,
the craft after a surface cruise In the
harbor would taxi" back to the
mothcred ship. discharge and drain off
the excess fuel. reducing the weight to
Is. 900 pounds. the official full load. The
motors of the NC1 ana NC3, easily car
rcd $1,000 pounds from Rockaway
Point. New York, to Halifax and thence
to this point. The proposed enlargement
of the crews and equipment We're the
result, Commander Towers stated, of
the experience gained in the flight from
Halifax.
The American airplane mechanics
worked on the NC-3, tied up to the
tender Aroostoll this morning, in Il
two degrees below freezing
The planes We're fitted with belts for
the mechanics SO that motor repairs
could be made in mid air
There are many icebcrgs I'm the
oceans field Immediately ahead of the
fliers. On the flight here from Halifax,
Commander Towers said they We're so
numerous that the sea. in planes looked
from his vantage point like pasture
dotted with grazing sheep.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
GREY PLEASED
WITH LEAGUE OF NATIONS.

London, May 11.-Viscount Grey,
former secretary Of state for foreign
affairs. says in an interview that he
is deighter with the amended covenant
of the league of nations, having feared
that much less might be accomplished
at the conference"
Viscount Grey considers that the key
to the whole organization is the annual
meeting of the nine premiers or foreign
secretaries represented on the council.
so long as that meeting is regularly
held and wisely inspired he says, so
long may we confidently hope the peace
of the world will be secure"
He believes that armaments Will
diminish as the league becomes strong
and vital and produces sense or
security, and that eventually those who
now fear it does not go far enough and
these thinking that it goes too far, will
both be satisfied"
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
MOVING HISTORIC RELICS TO
MAKE ROOM FOR HOUSING OF
AUSTRIAN PEACE DELEGATES.

Paris, Saturday. May 10.-The French
foreign office having been informed that
the Austrian peace delegation might
be expected to arrive on Wednesday,
work is being FASTENED on the delega-
TONS quarters ut St CONAN En- Laye.
where the palace of Francis |, is being
put in order for the reception of the
visitors Used for years as a museum.
il contains a wonderful collection of
Gallic relics ranging from pre- historic
times to the era of the Gallic Kings.
Experts are busy removing the glass
covered tables and cases containing
flint weapons, bronZes. bangles, pottery
and other priceless collections to pro-
vide space for the meetings of the
Austrian plenipote ntiaries.
Two groups of nearby Villas have
been requisitioned for the Austrian and
the Hungarian delegates They are
quiet distinct, so that no communica-
tions can pass between the two delega-
tions of the former dual empire. 1t is
still purposed to conduct the negotia-
tions separately but if possible, they
will be carried on simultaneously.
The Daily Ardmoreite. [volume] (Ardmore, Okla.) 1893-current, 1919-05-13
TO EXAMINE QUARTETTE FOR
SOCIAL DISEASE AT JAIL.

Myrtle Bennett and Lilly Chaney were
charged in police court this morning
with lettering. They entered pleas of
guilty and were fined s. each and
ordered held 10 the city Jail for an ex-
animation for venereal disease. Two
men, who were in court on the same
charge, entered pleas of not guilty but
on the evidence OF the girls they We're
found guilty and fined $40 each. They
we're also held to the city Jail to be ex-
amined.
Ed Green, negro, who has been in
court several times on u charge of dis
turbing the peace, was released this
morning as no prosecution appeared.
An indian was fined IS for being
drunk and Ernest Lennon, negro,
had his case continued until o'clock
this afternoon for witnesses. He was
charged with disturbing the peace and
wife beating.
John Roy was fined $40 for riding
bicycle on the sidewalk.