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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28

uilrecoSnlzaDle. PrlZetghtlng was
IN danger of becoming a lost art.
In the endeavor to keep alive their
profession pugilists considered Civ
ing their performances in full eve
ming dress. But the reformers were
determined upon a drastic cleaning.
and in this juncture Charles M.
Coen came to the rescue of the
ring.
Raft Wouldn't Do
Mr.. Coen had the brilliant Idea
Of a prize ring pitohed outside the
jurisdiction Of New York State or
any other state that objected to
pugilism and yet within easy reach
of the metropolis. Obviously, the
high seas was the site, but stable
foundation was necessary, as fight
ing on a raft had been tried and
failed. At the same time all islands
within convenient distance of the
coast already had been preempted
by the United States. The thing to
do was to build an island.
With map and pencil Mr.. Coen
delimited the territorial waters of
the United States off New York and
then, with a small boat, trusted
friend and coil of hand laid
manila rope, went out on q gentle
spring afternoon and sounded the
waters off New Jersey and Long
Island outside the limits Of the juris-
diction Of the United States.
The Cholera Banks was the site
selected for the new home of pugi-
lism. Over a surface approximately
FIVE miles square the water was
found to vary in depth from ten to
thirteen fathoms, while the bottom
was of hard yellow and gray sand
mixed with broken shells. The line
marking the limits Of the iurisdic,
ton Of the United States was three
miles west of the Cholera Banks,
while fast, oil burning, electrically
driven steamer could make the trip
to the Battery in four minutes
under the hour, all stops included.
All Mr.. Coen now needed was a
few enthusiastic hackers with
plenty Of money and an engineer to
draw the plans and undertake the
job Of building the island. AS
preliminary to going after the
money he wrote to the attorneys
general Of Massachusetts, Rhode
Island, Connecticut, New York,
New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland
and Virginia, sending them maps
showing the location Of the pro
posed island and asking them to
promise him the protection of their
states in his project The officials
promptly replied that no protection
could be given to him, as the site of
the island was outside the jurisdic-
ton of the United States.
This was precisely what Coen was
after. He had the written state
naents of eight prominent lawyers
and state officials that there was no
government that could interfere
with his plans. He could build his
island and hold prlzefghts or do
anything he pleased on it, and there
was no brand or retOrnerS who
could stop him. Coen struck only
one snag. He wrote to Richard
Olney, at that time United States
Attorney General, and asked him
for the protection of the Federal
government. Mr.. Olney replied
that he would not give an opinion
on hypothetical case. but that if
the island were ever built the
United States government would
state it's position clearly and con-
cisely.
Coen's next step was to t-y to
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28

bed. Mr.. Mcclure says no knows
the trick Of sinking the cylinders,
end he estimates that tho building
as originally planned could be erect
ed to-day at a cost Of $1,000, 900
the building to cost 100000 and
the foundations S2,5OO,0Oo. More
over, Mr.. Mcclure places no limits
on the size Of the island.
Hotel men are greatly interested
in the project. Edward M. Tier
ney, manager Of the Ansonia and
one Of the leading members of the
New York State Hotel Mems As
ISOLATION, said:
"Any hotel man would be glad
TO undertake the management Of
the Atlantis Palace Hotel if the
building can be put up at cost to
insure a reasonable rental, and no
reasonable hotel man would be IN
reasonable in his estimate Of
reasonable figure for such a project.
The hotel men are among the most
patriotic citizens of America. They
have made in the past and are
willing to make in the future great
sacrifices for the national welfare.
If the original cost is not too eS-
cessive l believe the scheme pre-
sents great possibilities. There is a
spirit in this country that demands
freedom and rebels against re
straint. 1t IS in the blood of our
people, and 1t will become more
pronounced in the future
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1919-12-28
Hard Work Her Recipe for Longevity
WGterto1i>,2. ". Y.

Waterfront, N. Y.
| N ARDENT horseback rider
"a and a firm believer in all
~ kinds of outdoor sport and
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19
c. N. CLAYTON IN
FlA'S WHO'S WHO

The Tampa Times. in its depart
ment, Who's Who in Florida from
the pen Of Frank Huffaker, gave last
evening very interesting story OF
the career of Mr.. C. NJ. Clayton since
he came to Polk county, which we re-
produce below:
Not so many years ago youthful
Florida Cracker found himself exiled
among lot Of South Georgia Crack
ers, which is a--well, it's a mighty
bad fix to find himself in. Isn't It.
Georgia?
But the boy prayed long and hard to
be shown a way out OF exile. and fin
ally his prayer was answered. A Mo
ses appeared in the person of "cul
lud gemman" who happened to be-
possessed of railroad ticket to Lake
Alfred. which he agreed to sell to tie
exile for two bits" which means. in
plain United States, twenty-five cents.
The transfer was quickly made and
the exile reached Lake Alfred, but he
didn't have one penny when he ar
rived. Result: He make the trip to
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19
ToDAY's EVENTS


Centenary anniversary of the birth
of Gen. James Clifford Watch, who
commanded a Federal brigdde at
Shiloh.
General Pershing and staff are
scheduled to pay visit visit OF in
spection today to Camp Custer, Battle
Creek, Mich.
The commercial application of ae-
rial navigation is to be given promi-
nence in the sixth Internationl Expo
sition of Aerial Locomotion, to be
opened today in Paris.
Much interest centers in the special
election to be held today in the Fifth
Congressional district of Wisconsin to
fill the vacancy caused by the refusal
of Congress to seat Victor Berger, So
ciaist, who was elected at the Novem-
Der election in 1918. Berger again is
a candidate of his party, and is op-
posed by Henry H. Bodenstadt, who
is running on the Republican ticket
with the Endorsement of the Demo
Gratis and Good Government League.
King of Italy visited President Will
son in Paris.
Marshal Joffre was made member
of the French Academy. :.
German Soldiers and Workmens
Congress transferred full power to
Ebert Government.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

Republicans will put out a full
ticket in the coming campaign, says
the Lakeland Telegram. ut will
serve to throw the spotlight on those
who want to be among those present
at the distribution of the loaves and
fishes in case of national success CT
the Republicans; but otherise it will
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

Eartow, a distance of 10 miles, on
"Shanks mare which means that h,
walked, found work at Mulberry and
later located permanently at Lake
land. His name is Clanton M. Clay
ton and two months ago he retired
from the presidency of the First Ma
tional Bank of Lakeland, capitalized
at $4,000, fer the purpose of engag-
ing in realty development with an
ether attache OF the bank, Frank H i.
Callahan, under the firm name of
Clayton-Callahan Realty Company.
Early Experiences
Mr.. Clayton was born at Wellborn,
Suwannee county, worked on a farm.
attended grammar school and finally
came the Georgia exile experience
which led to the return of the prod
igar and location in the beautiful
metropolis of the famous lake and
hill section Of Southern Florida. For
three years he shaved for the South
ern Express Company-which. by the
way, is some slavery. Following this
came three years as general utility
man with the State Bank of Lakeland
which means, that he was ofice-boy
and everything"
Then came promotion to the posi-
ton of assistant cashier of the bank.
which he held for four and a half
years. contributing considerably to
the success of the institution. His
work attracting attention, he was Of
fered the cashiership of the Citizens
Bank of Lakeland, now the First Ma
tonal Bank, which he accepted in
1908. 'a~
Building Bank
After several years OF service In 4
this capacity Mr.. Clayton was made
president of the bank, one of the larg-
est in South Florida, and served as its
head for four years. When he went
In as cashier the deposits Of the hank
amounted to something like ss5. 1000:
when he retired they approached the
mark of $1,250.000. All OF which is a
tribute not only to executive ability,
hut to the growth of Lakeland and its
back country" as we'll, to which the
nationalised state bank contributed a
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

prove the advance of forlorn hope.
With the constant influx of northern
ers into Florida, Republicans may cut
a figure in state politics some day,
but that day is not yet" The Tele.
gram is no doubt right, but it is new
ertheless up to the Democrats to keep
awake and not trust to chance. The
Republican party might win in Flor
ida, by default. Jacksonville Times
Union.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19
reat deal, its policy being progress

great DEAL its policy being progress
give.
Seeing that the ending Of the war
and the revival of interest in Florida
hetokened an ever greater era of de-
velopment for rich and versatile Polk
county than had been hoped for be-
fore. Mr.. Clayton, upon retiring from
the presidency of the bank. decided to
enter the realty game. Taking Mr.
Callahan in with him, he at once OPP
ened offices in the handsome annex
to the Kibler Hotel, which was re.
Gently purchased through him by H.
b. Carter, and heavy demands for
fruit, garden and farm lands and city
property came without delay. Even in
The short period of operations the
firm has contaminated number of
big deals and interested a large num-
per of residents of other states who
will locate in Florida's most varied
resourced county during the winter
and spring months.
Pecullarlties of Polk
I'm view of the nationwide adver-
Using that has been given Polk coun-
ty-deserved advertising-in recent
years" said Mr.. Clayton, "it is hard
" necessary for me to say anything
of the country's peculiar advantages
But here are few facts that are
worth considering:
Polk county not only excels in cit
rus fruit and early vegetable produc-
ton, but no section of the nation will
produce staple crops in greater abun-
dance. For generations it has been
one of the leading livestock produc-
ing counties of Florida, and in the
past decade conditions have been be-.
tered to an infinite degree by the i'm
portation of blooded stock, including
both cattle and hogs. Furthermore
we are located at the highest point in
Southern Florida, which makes ref
erence to drainage and healthfulness
unnecessary These advantages nat
urally attract the attention of the
thoughtful farmers of other states.
mo county has more to offer to the
wealthy tourist-to the men ani
women who love hunting, fishing and
other outdoor pastimes. Our hundred
mile lake and canal system. igor use
OF motor boats and other small craft
is feature that in itself alone Is
sufficient to draw visitors and per.
manent settlers Of the most desirable
type.
And fact that should not be over.
looked, and that has given us fire,
advertising Of incalculable value /;
that Polk in recent years has led a,
rural counties of the Union in expen
dltures for rd-surfaced roads Of tn.
highest type-and has gotten It,
moneys worth for these expenditures
we not only have one of the hes,
highway systems in the world hu,
enc that is connected with other goo
systems that reach both Atlantic anf
Gulf Coasts Of Florida-that nust
their tentacles into all sections Of IN.
ration"
How's that for the story of a bow
who rode to Polk county on two.b,,
ticket furnished by a gentleman n,
color, became president of a large M
tlonal bank and retired from that in.
stitution in order to do more effective
development work for him homo
county? n
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19
FOOD AND FRUIT CAKE SALE

Misses Robinson and Roseberry an
rounce to the public that they will
conduct a delicatessen sale at Gar
ris & Helms grocery tomorrow after
loon, at which time they will have
cooked food of all kinds, and also
fruit cake for Christmas. 2O3
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

An official notice has been issued by
cfflcials OF the unions that the phos-
phate strike in this county is at an
end. To all intents and purposes, the
strike has been over for several
weeks, but everyone will be glad to
have this official announcement thai
this great industry may 60 ahead un-
hampered by further labor troubles
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

Maynard, the person flyer, says he
didn't say it; the Anti-Saloon League
folks declare that he did. We are
deeply panied to face the fact that
there's lie out somewhere among
these goods brethren.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

Give practical, sensible presents
but If you've been thinking about Civ
ing your wife a scrub broom or a
wash-board, with the idea that she'll
be tickled to death, we'd advise YOU
to have another think or so.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

just the kind of weather we have
IN October is the way a gentleman
from up the country described the
present Lakeland brand. Can Won
conceive Of any finer Christmas
weather? And it's twenty below and
Forse in many different sections Of
be country.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

envelopes first came into use in
1889.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

CALL AND SEE me before havine
your HAIR SWITCH made. All
work guaranteed. Mrs. J. Bovee
3o4 South New York Ave. 20,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

FoR SALE-Five acres near Win
ston, all under cultivation; good
dwelling and outbuildings; some
orange trees. Price $4,000 CASH
price will be some higher IL terms
are desired. J. W. Dempsey R.
+. D. A., Lakeland, Fla. 2Ot
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

IN view of the Florida Cent? NAL
gsiebration squabble, the Gainesville
un suggests that we wait another
andred years before we%attempt il
ell, maybe Well have more time
len, and the restless may be rested
Sst now it seems hard to get people
5erested in movements of such .
cure as a centennial celebration
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

WANTED-Tractor with pillow anI
tools; must be in working order
For cash. R. H. Kurth, Route 2.
Box 1877, N. Fla. Ave, 8 mi out.
2O5
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19
WAVHETS
FROM
THE DEEP.
&C. Green

Four million dollars worth o.
liquor in Kentucky and no chance to
sell it, Oh, death. where is thy
sting? +. a.ss
It's nice 70 come of royalty but or
these cold mornings everybody has
blue blood =.
Birds of feather flock together
That's why Miss Ina Mutt went tc
Cbattahoochee.
You seldom see an Esquimo in Flor
ida but on the Tampa street cars You
will see many lap-lander.
An expert swordsman usually wants
the earth with a fence" around it.
MIS-. Jones: DO you believe in
Santa Claus?'
Mrs. Smith: mo; he's just as biz
liar as the rest of the men"
Every married man knows about
the horrors of war.
The shimmy has at last reached
the Indian settlements which causes
many grunts Of satisfaction.
Mamie: ~How did you like Franks
new carr"
Dot: On, I was carried away with
it,"
Mexicans love their game chickens
but Aemricans love their chickens
game.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19
hat Makes This Bank Safe?

MANY MATTERS ENTED INTO THE QUESTION OF SAFETY
FOR THOSE WHO CARRY AN ACCOUNT WITH US. BUT BACK
OF ALL STANDS THE cHARAcER OF MEN WHO DIRECT OUR
AFFAIRS THE PRoslTY OF THESE MEN IS WELL KNOWN IN
THE COMMUNITY. THEIR RESPONSIBILITY is uNouEs
TONED. THEIR EXPERIENCE IS RESULT or YEARS OF
SUCCESSFUL CONDUCT OF THEIR OWN AFFAIR. EXAMINE
wirHScARE THE cAREERs OF THE MEN WHO DIRECT TAis
BANK AND YOU WILL sE CONVINCED OF THE SAFETY Az
FoRoEp YOU HERE
d
~ IN THE Least ANALYSIS " 10 TO THE HUMAN
ELEMENT YOU MUST LOOK FOR SAFETY. SAFE
MEN MEAN SAFE eANk
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

from taupe fox fur
Finder please return to LaMode.
2O3
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

tenants who advertise their
4 advertise Lakeland. The Wan.
advocate notes: "The high
f living is coming down. A
And firm is advertising prunes at
!Iass q pound, much to the graft
e OF the boarding house keep
I'VE believe the cost Of living in
ma will compare favorably with
elaces. We have heard at times
~ could buy more cheaply at
ity than here, but we happen
N Of Plan. City people who
ere regularly to buy provisions.
Il -o-
~. Augustine Record. discuss.
L ammell's vote on ratification,
4 II he has made a mistake,
Once he's knocked of the
q Will hear of him no more. !"
You don't know the resiliency
Fark. II he should ever be
on the track-which, in view
~ record, seems improb-
vim bounce forward and
on the cow-catcher of the
Engine, in the van of all op-
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

MEMBER or THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Associated Press is exclusively
entitled to the use for republication OF
/ all news dispatches credited to 1t or not
otherwise credited in this paper and
also the local news published therein.
All rights Of republication OF special
dispatches herein are also reserved
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

aFnat portion of the great America,
8oiic which we chance to hear ex-
'ass itself, is thoroughly sick and
' Is 81 government operation, and is
n lrous that the railroads be turned
lk 20 private control. And, included
nose who hold to this opinion are
III who formerly thought govern
" operation most desirable
;, put who are utterly dissatisfied
/ the way the experiment has
Tea.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-12-19

Mexicans love their game chickens
put Aemricans love their chickens
game. Il.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12
Feri;,ize Generously But Wisely.

Ecrti,ize Generously but Wisely
Commercial fertilizers were among
the products to be placed on war
price basis. Two and three years ago
commercial fertil .ers were sold prac-
tically at the old prices. Finally, the
expected has happened. Plant food
that is bought by the pound in. bags
is now selling at considerably advanc-
ed prices-practically 100 per cent
advance, even more in some instan-
ces.
The high cost Of labor makes it
imperative that farmers reap the
largest harvest possible from the la
Dor expended in cultivating c,op.
Therefore, at this time, more than
ever. it behooves farmers to fertillze
generously but wisely and not reck-
lesslv. The acreage Of cotton should
be curtailed and that of the food
crops rroportionatcly increased, but
be the crop whatever it may, large
harvest per acre must be realized II
the crop is to be produced at profit.
Farmers should study their soils
and the crops to be grown before
purchasing their fertilizers. If COM
mercisl fertilizers are to be used with
profit at the prevailing prices, as
large yield as possible must be REAP
ed, and this can not be done without
intelligent thought being given to
the fertilizer question this year.
Use commercial fertilizers gener-
ously, but use them wisely.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12
E-oa- e.a-..-a sc-2r;a,.:a,

- = -
Purchasers &C 1919 war 'eav;ags
ytan1ps should not place them on
1918 certificates. If the 1918 certifi-
cate has blank spaces, just put the
certificate away without filing it in
with 1919 stamps.
The same thrift stamps and thrift
cards are used this year as were used
last wear, and when thrift card
holding 16 stamps is filed, it will be
exchanged for a 1919 war saving
stamp en- payment of the additional
cents, which represents the difference
between the price Of the war saving
stamp, and the 81, the value of the
1G thrift stamps.
Keep your thrift stamps and your
war savings stamps firmly identified
in your head. The thrift stamps are
worth Quarter. The war savings
stamps will worth S. in few years.
IF any question arises about your
stamps or how you should handle
them. go to your local post office and
the postmaster.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

If Edgefeli county is to have mod
ern roads, they must be built by the
county with the county as unit, and
not by the State at large. Each coun-
tY must work out its own salvation.
A statewide system looks all right on
paper, but when a local application is
made disappointment and dissatis-
faction will result.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

These who were at one tine appre-
,ors:vs lest Gen. Eoch would not be
efficiently exacting with the Ger
mans have doubtless changed their
minds.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12
Mrs. L. P. Smith,
Mrs. A. l.. Gunter,
Mrs. j. w. Stewart,
Committee.
A Timely Suggestion.

The next time you have cough or
cold try Chamberlain's Cough Rene
dy. 1t is pleasant to take and you are
sure to be pleased with the relief it
This remedy has a wide repu-
tation for it's cures of coughs and
.spIoo
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

The man who has always lived at
ks,ne will not have to reduce his cot
ton acreage very greatly, having a.
dopted the acreage reduction policy
years ago.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

Now that many of the Huns are
hungry, they can, to very small de-
gree, realize. what they brought upon
the women and children Of Belgium
and northern France.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

What has become of Everett True?
Will not somebody "sick i'm" on
those senators who are making still
more difficult the already difficult
task of President Wilson?
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

The war will be indelibly impressed
upon the Germans by the time they
pay off the last dollar of the S120,
aG0,0O0,000 indemnity. My, how
those figures stagger you!
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

The world is gradually getting bet
ter. A Democrat was recently elected
to- Congress from a district in Penn
sylvia, this being the first Democrat
that has been elected in Pennsylvania
IN SO years.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

Food prices may not decline much
hare, but in Russia they have dropped
considerably. For example, in Decem-
her sugar sold for S1.50 per pound,
while now it sells for only 60 cents.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

As Mr.. Ford has announced that he
will soon place a new model car on
the market at a much cheaper price,
we are hopeful of yet having ga
rage on our premises.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12
S634, 454. 40

State of South Carolina, &C
County of Edgefeld. o.
Before me came w. H. Harling,
Cashier of the above named bank, who,
being duly sworn, says that the above
and foregoing statement is true con-
dition of said bank, as shown by the
books of said bank
w. II. HARLING,
Sworn to and subscribed before me
this 18th day of March, 1919.
EDWIN H. FOLK,
Notary Public for S. C.
Correct Attest:
A. E. Padgett.
Edwin H. Folk,
w. A. Byrd,
Directors.
Edgefield advertiser. [volume] (Edgefield, S.C.) 1836-current, 1919-03-12

According to an official report,
February was the busiest month
tnat the Columbia police has ever
had. And just think, that was the
month that the legislators spent in
the capital city!