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The news scimitar. (Memphis, Tenn.) 1907-1926, 1919-12-30
Elephants Trail Lady,

The circus lady with the pink tghta
was indeed striking young woman
/ Tobias relates. She was blonde and
very beautiful as to face and figure,
and she had hung about her shoulder
many strings Of diamonds as big as
the wooden floats which fishermen put
on the tops Of their scins TO buoy them
up on the surface Of the water This
woman always walked at the head OF
herd Of white elephants, The elephants
were each rs big as the Peabody hotel
! and had massive white tuskS of ivory
upon the tip of which was a gigantic
| gold knob. These elephants were so
many as to utterly defy enumeration,
| They stretched away into the distance
i for miles and miles in one long single
| file. until the vision was haffled by them
| and they melted into space As the
gaze narrowed the elephants got smaller
until the last ones that could be seen
were no larger than newborn mice.
The Circus Lady always insisted that
| Tobias sell this herd Of elephants Tor
her and the poor fellow was nearly
! worried into distraction with all those
white elephants on his hands as long
as he remained in Dee Tees.
FOR what little shall ever be known
OF the life and habits Of the Swapping
oyster am indebted to my own dear
and cornwall friend, Maj, Hiram Ball,
or Hi Ball" as his intimates affec-
tionately called him. 1t was In May
Of the year 80, while we were all cele.
the Spanish fleet in Manila bay by
Admiral George Dewey, that the Snap
ping Oyster came under the obserNa-
ton of Major Ball The major hap
nened to be dining late one evening
Curing the flag end Of the celebrat ion
with members Of the Tennessee legis-
lature at the ---- hotel. Being some
..f tl,a tztA Hp1, ~ 10
OF having drunk a trifle too much raw
bourbon, he ordered oyster soup, The
soup delivered as a consequence of this
order appeared to be entirely normal
and up to standard the major has as
sured me, until he dipped in his spoon
to take the first mouthful. The dip
ping in of the spoon agitated the hot
half dozen of the oysters,
Belligerent Oysters.
No sooner We're they exposed to the
air than the supposedly innocuous mol
usks underwent an unaccountbly queer
and fearful metamorphosis. They be-
gan to swell, like enrRged adders, and
developed great mouths, with sharp,
broad teeth like the incisors of cross
cut saw. Now distended until their gray
sides were as large inflated hog blad-
ders, these monsters rose up In the
bowl before the major and snapped
their jaws and clicked their teeth In
manner which forebode an immediate
onslaught. The major was dismayed
but not undone There flashed into
his mind the brevet which his courage
had won him at Shiloh and, regard
less Of the voraclous, swapping jaws,
he began swiftly to grasp the monsters
by their tails and fling them upon the
floor Of the dining room. Three OF
them had been hurled down to lie quiv-
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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
BIRTHDAY SURPRISE

A very pleasant birthday surprise
was rendered Mr.. Howard McGeoch
at his home, 300 N. Kentucky avenue,
on Wednesday evening. The evening
was spent in music and games. At
eleven o'clock dainty refreshments
were served The guests departed in
the "wee sma" hours, wishing the
host many more happy birthdays and
declaring the evening a most enjoy.
able one, long to be remembered.
Among those present were: Mr.
and Mrs. R. F. Muller, of Rockville
Center, N. Y; Mr.. and Mrs. Fannin
Mr.. and Mrs. James Savage, Mr.. and
Mrs. Rannells and little daughter
Jane; Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Fades and
little daughter, Mary; Miss Ruth Fan
min; Mr.. and Mrs. Howard McGeoch
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
NEAL TURNER HAVING
HEARING HERE TODAY
ON HABEAS CORPUS WRIT

Neal Turner, who was held with
out bail to the next grand jury in the
county Court, on the charge of hav-
ing stabbed Rodney Wilson, at Null
berry, in difficulty on the night of
August 5th, from which injury Wilson
died on August 7th, is today before
Judge Edwards, in chambers, in this
city, on hearing of write Of habeas
corpus. Turner was brought over
from Clearwater, where he has been
confined in the Pinellas county jail
for safe-keeping, it being feared that
feeling against him might eliminate
IN violence. He is in charge of Depu-
ty Sheriff T. p Glenn, of this county
The forenoon was taken up with a
review of the evidence that was given
in the preliminary trial before Judge
Blanton, on the strength of which
Turner was held without bail. This
afternoon new testimony lis being
taken, several witnesses both for the
State and the defence being examined.
Turner is represented by Attorney
Tom Palmer, of Tampa, while COL D.
o. Rogers and Hon. Solon G.. Wilson
of Barlow are conducting the prose-
cution.
The hearing is creating great inter.
est, and there are a large number of
people in from the mines, many of
them being striking miners who are
in sympathy with Turner.
1t will probably be late in the after.
noon, or evening, before the hearing
is completed and a decision rendered
by the court.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

Writing from Clyde, Ohio, Mr.. A.
D. Leonard says: Leaving today for
dear old Lakeland. Will stop for a
day at Cincinnati, Chattanooga, and
Atlanta. Had the pleasure to ride
on the train with Conductor G. T..
Fleming from Cleveland to Clyde, O.
He retires this year after serving 4s
years and will make his home in
Lakeland. Will be home Saturday
night
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
FOR
DISCHARGED SOLDIERS

Service men who have been honor
orably discharged from the Army and
who have not received the Victory
Button issued by the U. S. Govern
ment may obtain same by applying at
Recruiting Office, Deem and Bryant
Building, also they may fill out prop
er forms for additional milage pay
that they are entitled to. The Re-
cruiting Office will be general in
formation bureau as we'll as Re-
cruiting Station.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
OFFICIAL MEETING
MINUTES CITY
COMMISSIONERS
Lakeland, Fla, Sept. "a, 1919.

Lakeland, Fla, Sept. "a, 1919.
Regular session of the City Com
missioners with all members but Mr..
Flanagan present, Vice Chairman
Thompson presiding.
The minutes Of Sept 10 and 10 were
read and respectively approved.
The special committee on the old
light plant site reported that they
had decided that it was not best to
rent same for blacksmith shop, as
city would soon receive better bid for
rent Of place.
Petition of J. l.. Skipper ct al. for
extension of light line on South Flor
ida avenue was received and referred
to the Commissioner of Public Ac-
tivities with power to act.
Petition for paving, curbing and
otherwise improving North New York
avenue from Magnolia to Pear street,
and Of West Myrtle street from Flor
ida to New York avenue, were re-
ceived, and ordered filed for action
with other similar petitions.
Report of the City Engineer on
drainage Of Main street and Massa-
chusetts avenue, and approximate
cost of same was read, and referred
to the street commissioner with the
power to act.
On motion the Commission ad-
Journed to meet at the call of the
chairman.
F. H. THOMPSON,
Vice Chairman.
Attest:
H. l.. SWATTS, City Clerk.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
BENEFIT FOR CORPUS
CHRISTI SUFFERERS
TOMORROW NIGHT
At AUDITORIUM

An opportunity to help the Corpus
Christi sufferers without any sacri-
fee on the part of anyone is offered
by the generous proposition of the
Auditorium to give a portion of the
proceeds of its show tomorrow night
to this worthy cause. In this way all
patrons of the Auditorium tomorrow
night will be able to see an excellent
show at the usual prices and at the
same time have the satisfaction of
knowing that while they are enjoying
themselves they are helping those
needy and stricken people.
A particularly pleasing program
will be presented on this occasion,
featuring Hale Hamilton in Johnny
on the Spot a comedy drama, full
Of life and fun, which will delight
everybody. In addition, there will be
a Fatty ArDucKle comedy, making a
show that will be replete with action
and good holesome fun.
Everybody wants to help the Cor
pus Christi sufferers, and this will
enable them to do so without costing
them cent, through the generous
offer of the Auditorium management
and it is sincerely hoped that nea,
sum may be realized for the storm
victims in this way.
Come and see a good show tomor.
row (Friday) night, and help this
worthy cause.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
MARION MOT0RCADERS
ENTERTAINED LAST NIGHT;
GOOD EATS AND
PLEASING SPEECHES

Inc participants of the Marion
county Motorcade, with their escort
OF Lakeland boosters, reached here
yesterday afternoon in time to wit
ness the ball game, and look over
our city. All expressed themselves as
hlghly pleased with their days drive
through our great county, and ap-
rarently will carry away very fay-
orahle impressions of this section and
its people.
Last night the visitors were enter
tanned with a supper at the Elks'
Club, which was provided by the
Lakeland Rotary Club, the Lakeland
Motor Club and the Chamber of
Commerce. A special invitation had
been extended the members of our
Marion County Colony" and most
OF these were present and assisted in
entertaining the visitors.
After the meal had been enjoyed
there were number Of impromptu
and informal talks, starting with an
appropriate address of welcome by
Judge W. M. Gober. which was re-
sponded to by Mr.. Griffin, cashier of
the Munro & Chambliss Bank, of
Ocala. Other speakers were Col.
Edwin Spencer, Mr.. Christian, of
Mcintosh, Secretary A. ]. Hol-
worthy, Mr.. Louis Chazal, secretary
of the Ocala Board of Trade, and
Mr.. Blowers, of Ocala. Mr.. NJ. F..
Hetherington presided as toast-mas-
ter and introduced the speakers.
A diversion was created when the
toast-master called on Mr.. Mckay, of
Ocala, for an explanation as to why
he was so late in showing up at the
gathering. 1t appears that Mr.. Nc
Kay was the victim of some Rotary
stuff, having been taken out by Sen.
ator Eaton to look at the latter's
iron plant, and was left there in the
shadows of the big building, with nc
company except castings, patterns
and other ghostly shapes, Mr.. Eator
having excused himself on some
plausible pretext. The watchman oi
the premises came along about this
time and placed Mr.. Mckay under
arrest as a suspicious character
The officer told the victim that ht
would take him either to Jail or tt
Mr.. Eatons home. Mr.. McKa,
claims that he promptly elected to gt
to Jail. After the joke had been car
ried far enough, Mr.. Eaton re.
appeared on the scene and brough
Mr.. Mckay to town. Mr.. Eaton was
called upon for his version of the af
fair, and the conflicting stories ere
ated much amusement; but through
it all the fact stood out with grea
prominence that Mr.. Mckay is {
mighty good sport, and can take ;
joke nicely.
The travellers went on to lamp;
this morning, and from thence will
proceed to St. Petersburg. The
were fine, intelligent, splendid
looking body of people and Lakelan
and Polk county were delighted t
have them as guests.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

Mr.. w. F.. Sneed returned yesterday
from Ellisville, Miss, where he was
called last Friday on account Of the
death of his mother, Mrs. G. W.
Whitehurst. Mrs. Whitehurst was
SO years Of age, and was we'll and &C
tive almost up to the hour Of her
death, the end coming as result OF
heart trouble. Mr.. Sneed has the
deepest sympathy of his many friends
in his great loss.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

Mr.. and Mrs. H. D. Washburn,
who will take charge Of the Elks'
Club, operating two floors Of same as
hotel, have returned from Macon
Ca, whittier they went to close up
their affairs preparatory to removing
same. They drove down, encounter
ing some mighty bad roads en- route
They will take charge Of their new
enterprise October LIST, and being ho-
tel people of experience, they will
undoubtedly make great success of
their venture here, the building and
furnishings Of the Elks Club being
adapted admirably to hotel purposes. /.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
DR.. LINCOLN HUXLEY
DISTINGUISHED VISITOR
TO LAKELAND

DR.. Lincoln G. Hulley, president
of Stetson University, and candidate
for Governor of Florida, is a dis
tinguished visitor to Lakeland today
He reports the outlook over the State
very bright for his election. DR..
Hulley is a very polished gentleman
who would fill the Governors chair
with honor to the State and to his
constituents.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

DR.. j. W. Gautier, recently re-
turned from service, has located in
Lakeland, and has opened up offices
for the practice of medicine in the
Mum building formerly the post
Office building). DR.. Gautier is well
equipped for his profession, is gifted
with a pleasing personality, and un-
doubtedly will prove popular and sue
cessful in our live and appreciative
city. With his wife and little son, he
will make his home here, and oui
people will cordially welcome this
interesting family.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

Writing from Stoney Point, N. c.,
Rev. H. H. Newman says: please
stop the Telegram to this place as we
are starting back to Florida today
Hope to be home by the first OF Oc-
tober."
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

Mrs. R. H. Omahundro has re-
turned from an extended trip to West
virginia and other points, where she
visited relatives. She returns very
much improved in health, much to
the pleasure of her friends.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

DR.. r. A. RAINY and Mr.. J. W.
Irwin and wife, Of Charles Town, W.
Va, and Mr.. W. T. RAINY, of Berry
Vile, same state, will arrive this eve
ming to be the guests of Mr.. and Mrs
R, H. Omohundro for some time.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
ATTENTION BOY SCOUTS
Troop No. 8

Troop No. 8 meets tomorrow night,
5 o'clock at the Cumberland Presby-
terian Church. Every Scout be pres
present and bring all the new mem
pers you have secured. Come in full
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25
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LAX E L A N D
!, L A MICS

q q q Il Il u n u y u II u u q q
Mr.. J. A. Ratliff has returned from
ten days trip to Green Springs,
where he went for the benefit of his
health.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

The Higgins Motor Co. reports
three Hanson Skies sold this week.
The recent purchasers are Mr.. Dur.
rance of Ft. Meade; Mr.. Hampton, of
Tampa; Mr.. Kinsinger, of Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1919-09-25

uniform and inform all new members
to bring 25 cents for registration fee.
F. E. JOHNSON, Scout Master.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
S TROLLS THROUGH
SPORTVILLE
By WILLIAM F. KIRK. ...uau--.u
The Danes PLAY Deuces Wild.

IIIEK IN have two cards this Time Look hand Amt
Dugans
ought to bet but what's the use? Oh deaIi could deucel
Funny tie luck there kings bad luck
awhile
lose and make
huh a
Then III
If that's lose the I blame
Oh heavens!
of threes you going play anyway
Where ARE the deuces? It's fright
Wouldn't it be simply grand if should find hand? What
would do found Td
ARE
asking you're standing
something
60 my Ia and poker partyf
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
WILL BE REAL
FIGHT FRIDAY
Hayden and johnson Match
VIII Be a Big Drawing
Gard at Studorium.

All roads viii lead toward the
motor group Studorium on Friday
night when speedball Hayden, the
efth Infantry flash. viii meet Eddie
Johnson fer the second time within
the last two months. Johnson arrived
In the city Monday, appearing 70 be in
The best Of condition and Speedbal is
expected to report at oath infantry
headquarters at Camp Bierne today.
Both boxers viii work out here for
several days for the benefit of local
boxing fans, Hayden having several
good men from the 24th as sparring
partners. while johnson viii probably
box with Riveter Casey, Red Hogan,
Bobby Green and other snappy boys.
Big Crowd Anticipated.
Plans for the reception of the larg-
est crowd that has yet attended con-
test in this district are being made
by Lieut.. Carl Studer, district match
maker who is aiding Lieut. Halloran
and Capt Williams Of the gath in stag
ing the battle. While all three Off
GERS have been busily engaged for
the past three days as result OF the
Juarez trouble they are not losing any
time in completing all details cOnduc-
i've to the success Of the card in gem
eraI and plan TO make it enc that viii
be long remembered here.
Seats On sale.
Reserved seat and general admis-
sion tickets viii be placed on sale to-
day for the benefit of the fans who
desire TO avoid an eleventh hour box
office rush This is one of the best
things that could be done as now the
ian is enabled TO buy his ticket and
walk into one Of the four entrances Of Z
tae Studorium and not wait until he
has purchased the pastboard at the
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
1905 Players
Meet Tonight

Of the Army and City baseball league
viii hold a meeting tonight at the
4S05 Automobile company office on
Second street, it was announced Tues
day morning by manager G. Cordero
Of the club. Players who have shown
but a partial interest IN the affairs OF
the club lately are especially request
ed TO attend. as it is deemed impor-
tant that some reorganization steps
be taken The meeting viii be called
at $50 o'clock
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
rrNNIs PIAY REGINs.

Philadelphia. Pa. June 17.-Play in
the women's national tennis tourna-
ment was expected TO reach the third
found today All Of the favOrites, in
Guiding Miss Molla Bjurstedt, the title
holder, survived the opening days
play. Play il the women's champion
ship doubles started today with long
list of entries
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
sHREvEpoRT GOES AHEAD.

Much of the time Billy Smith s.
Shreveport team has been winning its
games the manager himself has been
q sick man, but with an able lieuten-
ant like Tommy Leach the team rolled
along smoothly over all opposition
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
PELICANs DROP SERIES.

The spectacle of the New Orleans
Pelicans dropping a series TO the
Memphis Chicks and only rain saving
them from complete disaster is enough
to make the gods weep.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
AMERICAN ASSOCIATION.

At Kansas City-Kansas City s..
Louisville Is
At Minneapoiis-Min l; To-
ledo ?.
At St. Paul-st Paul 4; Indianap-
oils 3.
Columbus at Milwaukee. rain
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
PIRATES BEST
LOSING QUAKERS
Pittsburg Comes From Be
hind, Noses Out Down
Trodden Phillies.

Pittsburg. Pa. June 17.-Pittsburg de-
feated Philadelphia Monday. woodward
was knocked out Of the box in the first
inning when the Pirates secured four runs.
Three other pitchers were used By the
visitors
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
SHAWKEY AGAIN
SCORES VICTORY
Yankee Hurler Finds It
Difficult to Lose Game;
Now Seven Straight.

New York. June 17.-shawkey won his
seventh consecutive game when New York
defeated St Louis in an Il inning contest
Monday- Baker, who was hit with a
pllcned ran went 10 second on Lewis's
Pip singled
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17

Three base hit. Weaver Home runs Fiethc,
Jackson. Stolen basea, Jackson. Sacrifice
hits Z. Collins, .; kisberg. Seibold- Dou-
bic play. Seibold. Dugan. Burns Base on
balls. Seibold. 1 Williams, / Innings
pitched, seibo1d s; Thompson, ,. Struck
ont, by Seibold. .: By Williams. 2. Wild
pitches. ssibold. . Passed ball, Perkins.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17

Bob Steele. released by the Giants
to Indianapolis. is pitching good bah
tor Jack Hendricks club.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
WHITE sox DEFEAT ATHLETICS.

Philadelphia. Pa. June 17.-Chicago hit
Seiboid hard and beat Philadelphia Non
day Felsch and Jackson hit home runs
into the bieachers. The Athletics were easy
for Williams
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
At St. Louis
BASEBALL
Texas LeaEue STANDINGS.

Where They Play "Wednesday.
Waco at Galveston
Shreveport at Beaumont
Fort Worth at san Antonio.
Dallas at Houston
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17

Where They Play Wednesday.
Seattle at Vernon.
Portland at Oakland.
Los Angeles at Salt Lake.
San Francisco at Sacramento.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17

At JopHn-JOpIin 4; Tulsa /
At St Joe-St. Joe 2; Des Moines l..
At Omaha-Omaha 3: Sioux City 5.
Oklahoma City at Wichita. played
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17

Chicago. June 17.-Erratic fielding by
Chicago enabled New York TO make it
three straight from the locals in ten in
nings Monday.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17

Where They Play Wednesday.
Chicago at Philadelphia
Detroit at Washington
St Louis at New York.
Cleveland at Boston
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
HUECO BASIN

Ne say that this is sensible buy because all nOun elements success
present insofar be determined The organizers Of this
chasing now building their expectations the thin of
They lot of good hard money for The that
the chances than justify The risk taken Some three thousand
feet Of Pnsyoanian formation pretty substantial fact itself It
oil originating and oil bearing formation and assured by the geolog
that located that expect find oil there Dr. S. H. W
reH says that conditions idedI'
The drilling contract signed and the first second De July should
the first c spuddcd and operations full suing The fascination Of
gatchng that drill going hold all Of The people of FL PasO Their Toes
This history making Development, the possibilities Of Whch
mendO that hard fully appreciate hdt the the proposition
Oil mean to all Of US.
There mighty little stock left be sold and according all indications
wa ride through Uhulund the sort finish thai Ol
large osubripon and whch place among those Oho intended
to be Nth but who left the post through their delay The only
safe that send check today Right reseed any
suption
Make All Checks Payable to MAX MOVE, Treasurer.
capitalization $l25OOOOO Parvalue $lOO
Hueco Basin Oil Company
Room IS, Sheldon Hotel Phone 1927. EiPaso Texas.
Open Evenings until O'Clock.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17
NationaI League stanaIng.

Where They Play wednesday,.
Boston at Cincinnati.
Brooklyn at St Louis.
Philadelphia at Pittsburg.
New York at Chicago.
El Paso herald. (El Paso, Tex.) 1901-1931, 1919-06-17

Two base hits MeuseI, cravath Baird.
Williams Cady. Berelzel Three base hit.
-ravath- Stolen bases. Bisbee. Terry. STEM
gel Sacrifice hit. Stengei Base on balls.
woodward, .: Watson. !; Rixy. !: Cooper.
|. Innings pitched. Woodward. %; Smith.
Is. Watson. .: Rixy, 4: Adams s -.
Cooper 2-s. Struckout- Smith. /. Watson,
,; Rixy 9: Adams. c.