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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
LETTER FROM MESDAMES
NOBLIT.
Editor Leader:


We deeply. regret the general mis-
understanding that has arisen from
the publication of the letter from
Sgt Roy Noblit, and that not the let
ter alone but the motive in publishing
it was misjudged. This was done
without due consideration, and with
out realization of the serious ma
ture of some statements that were
made which we did not take literally
tut only the mistaken views of a
homesick and disheartened boy who
was judging from his own experience
and surroundings. 1t would seem that
in this out-of-the-way place conditions
are different from those in the places
we hear more about, and after being
there six months, the last month with
nothing to do but wait for the time
to go home, and with no amusements
of any kind nor even ordinary COM
forts, it is no wonder that the boys
would grow impatient and lose heart,
and we have been told by some Of our
public speakers that this was bound
to be the case after the work and ex-
citement of war were over. That the
morale would be lowered and that the
boys would need more attention than
ever before. These things we had IN
mind when reading the letter, which
contained just such information, but
which was entirely unexpected from
one who had written so cheerfully of
himself, and always hopeful.
We know that the organizations re-
ferred to have done everything posi-
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Entertainment Pro-
vided for the Boys
Y. NJ. C. A. ACTIVE IN DOING FOR
OUR SOLDIERS IN FRANCE

Paris, Jan. 18.-By Mail. send
the boys who came away from Ameri-
ca with determined smile of conf
dence in their ability to win the war,
back home again with grin after
having done the job well, seems to De
the purpose of the Y. NJ. C. A. In
accordance with a request from Gen
eral Pershing, the Y. M. C. A. has es-
tabhshed new and thorough going
system of transport service on every
ship sailing from France or England
for the United States.
Wounded and wen, alike ever
thing will be done for their entertain
ment and amusement on the home
ward trip. General Pershing is releas-
ing any enlisted officers and men the
Y. NJ. C. A. now desires to wear the
Red Triangle in this and other "Y''
service overseas.
Free supplies, ranging from fruit
for the seasick to post cards, stamped
and ready for mailing as soon as the
transports dock in home ports, are be-
ing distributed aboard ship by the Y.
M. C, A. Transport secretaries, two
workers to each transport. Bouillon
cubes lemon drops, chocolate and Gig
arettes are given away to the return
ing warriors.
For entertainment purposes, one
motion picture machine with twenty
reels of film, two talking machines
and records, one stereoptican machine
and slides, checkers, chess, dominoes,
rope quoits, one folding organ, song
sheets, and musical Instruments sufi-
Gent to organize ship jazz band are
provided. Boxing gloves and medicine
balls are included in the ''Y" athletic
equipment. Five cases of American
Library association books make up
each Transports library. A free three
months membership in any Y. N. ..
A. the United States will be given ev-
cry soldier and sailor.
Mothers, wives, and sweethearts,
take notice: Buttons by the gross,
needles by the thousand, khaki thread
by the mile, and last but not least,
germicidal soap in plenty, are supplied
free so that the returning heroes may
be at their most presentable when
they get near enough to ogle the
Goddess of Liberty in New York har-
Dor.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Cruisers Will
Pay City Visit
REAR ADMIRAL ANDERSON
WRITES THAT FLEET WILL
COME FOR FAIR

Tampa, Jan. 31.-A part of the At
lantic patrol squadron will come 10
Tampa during the South Florida fair,
Feb. 1922, according to a letter re-
ceived today by w. G. Brorein, presi-
dent of the local association, from
Read Admiral E. A. Anderson, who is
in command of the naval forces sta
TONED at Key West.
Mr.. Brorein took the matter of a
naval detachment being sent here up
with Secretary of Navy Daniels, at the
same time asking Sen. Trammell and
Sen. Fletcher to use their good offices.
Advices from Washington indicating
favorable action on the request was
supplemented by the letter today.
Admiral Anderson writes that it will
give him pleasure to bring the war
Sflfps % Tampa, and said i've 81 SIX
cruisers or gunboats, and a dozen sub
marine chasers would visit the port,
arriving Feb. 16 and staying until af-
ter the fair closes on Washingbon's
birthday.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
CRISTY MATTHEWSON MAY
Be MANAGER OF GIANTS

New York, Jan. 31.-Cristy Mat
thewson may become manager of the
New, York Giants, according to It
ports in we'll informed baseball circles
today.
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bic for the boys in the army and ma
Wy, both here and "over there" but
probably the Salvation Army, which
he praises, is the only one which his
company has had any knowledge of
AS for political influence" that
came as a suggestion to the boys in
general, and could have no reference
to this particular case, as no such in
f1uence has been sought in the past,
there having been no occasion for so
doing.
We hope that those who are inter-
ested will be able to understand this
and if any do not, will
their coming to US for fur
ther information.
MRS. G. E. NOBLIT.
MRS. ROY NOBLIT.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
LIES ABOUT AMERICAN TROOPS
IN PARIS CRIME WAVE NAILED
The Associated Press Establishes the
Truth-French Apaches in
American Uniforms.

Paris, Jan. 3i.-(By The Associated
Press -That Apaches of all national
tiles, dressed in American uniforms,
were mainly responsible for the acts
of violence which have caused broad
cast publicity to be given to an alleged
American "crime wave" in Paris was
shown by an investigation conducted
by The Associated Press today. 1t
was further ascertained that assaults
and holdups are infnitesimal in num-
Der compared with the published fig
ures of the "crime wave" existing al
most exclusively in the vivid magma
ton of sensational local newspapers.
An opportunity was presented to
verify at police headquarters the fig
ures respecting crimes during last De-
cember. Thirty-four murders charg-
ed to Americans were discredited and
dwindled to two; 224 holdups an as
saults were reuced by 80 per cent.
There have been numerous fstic en-
counters, however, but they were
mostly between Americans, old-fash-
toned rough-and-tumble brawls, in
which arrests are rarely made in Am
erican cities, where for the most part
the pugnacious individuals would be
merely requested by the police to go
home, or humorous policeman would
advise them: eff you want to fight
go to Europe"
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
SALES OF w. S. S. REDUCES
QUOTA FIFTH LIBERTY LOAN

1t has been definitely decided by the
treasury department that the fifth lib
Eerty loan and the war savings stamps
quotas for 1919 will be apportioned on
a joint basis. In other words that the
county quota assigned for liberty loan
bonds will be plus the amount of war
savings stamps which the county has
failed to sell out of it's assigned quota
up to the time of the bond campaign.
This means that the liberty loan Or
CARNATIONS can lessen their liberty
bond campaign by assisting from now
until April in the selling of war saw
ings stamps, for all surplus of war
savings sales over the assigned quota
for the county, will be deducted from
the quota assigned for liberty bonds,
and vice versa.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
TRADE EDITION

The Leader will publish trade edi-
ton, profusely illustrated and careful
ly edited, setting forth the advantages
Of Talpon Springs and this secuon,
for free distribution at the South
Florida fair which opens in Tampa
February II. 1t will make an especial
effort to set forth the advantages of
this section from the standpoint of the
farmer gardner, fruit grower, and
allied industries, as well as a tourist
resort. 1t will call attention to the
wild game in the woods and the water.
1t will show the advantages which this
section offers as a health resort and
will give figures to show the actual
conditions existing here.
We believe this will be one of the
best things that can be done to adver-
tise our city and contiguous country.
1t will cost us something, and we are
going to call upon the business men
and property owners to help in the
work by taking advertising space and
contributing toward the work. We
expect to publish this edition not lat
er than the day on which the fair
opens.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Names of Witnesses
are Submitted
CASES OF FIVE LEADING PACK
ING HOUSES CHARGED
WITH COLLISION

Washington, Jan. 31.-The names of
witnesses upon whose testimony the
charges of collision among the five
leading packers was based by the fed
eral trade commission will be submit
ted voluntarily by the commission to
the house interstate commerce COM
mittee, together with all other testi-
mony and evidence gathered during
the investigation of the meat industry.
Chairman Clover of the commission 50
informed the committee today.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Final Vote on
Training Camp
Project Saturday

Washington, Jan. 31.-Final argu-
ments were made before the senate
military committee today by Senator
Smith, of Georgia in behalf of the ar
my training camp project at Camp
Benning, Columbus, Ga, and vote
of the committee tomorrow on pro-
ceeding with or abandoning the prof.
ect was ordered.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Army Of 500 600
to be Maintained

Washington, Jan. 31.-An army of
five hundred thousand was unani-
mously' decided upon today by the
house military committee as basis
for determining the amount of the ap-
preparation for army pay for the year
beginning next July. Committee mem
bers said that number was expected to
be the average force during the year,
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
REPUBLICAN : majors AT
TACK PRESIDENTS PLAN FOR
HANDLING GERMAN COLONIES
Has Been Accepted in Principle by Supreme Coun-
Gil of Peace Conference

Washington, Jan. 31.-Republicans
in the senate today sharply attacked
the plan for dealing with German col
onies and the occupied territories Of
Turkey in Asia which it was an
nounced in Paris yesterday had been
proposed by President Wilson and ac-
cepted in principle by the supreme
council. Senator Lodge declared that
the report of the plan was absolutely
unbelievable. Senator Knox asserted
that the proposed obligations would
involve a stupendous and preposterous
undertaking.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
BISHOP LEETE HERE.

Bishop F. D. Leete, of the Atlanta
area of the Methodist Episcopal
church is in our city today, but finds
it necessary to postpone his Sunday
services at Trinity Methodist church
till Sunday, Feb. 9, in stead of Feb. 2
as announced in yesterdays Leader,
when all will have an opportunity OF
hearing this noted divine in his ad-
dress at that time and place.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
lailroad Administration Agrees
to Postpone Increase In Re-
frigerator Rates One Week
Of Much Interest to Florida Growers; R. Hudson
Burr in Washington

Washington, Jan. Sir. Hudson
burr, representing the Florida Public
Utilities commission, told the inter
tate commerce committee that the
abroad administration had agreed to
postpone for one week the effective
late of the increases in refrigerator
;ar rates which We're to have been
Elective tomorrow.
Florida shippers have been called
o meet at Washington next week to
protest against the increases.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Men are
Voting on Strike
SAID TO BE DISSATISFIED, AC.
CORDING TO CHAIRMAN
OF COMMITTEE

st. Paul, Jan. 81.-The taking of a
strike vote throughout the country
has been started by the Expressmen's
union, Eugene j. CARLOS, chairman of
the executive committee, announced
today. The men are said to be dissat-
isfied with the action of officials, who
are holdovers from the stats of pri-
vately owned companies, in opposing
the unionization of the employees.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
House Committee
Approves Naval ]
of Administration

Washington, Jan. 31.-Unanimous
approval of the administration new
three-year naval program, with the
number of capital ships reduced from
sixteen to ten because. of differences
Of opinion among experts as to the
value of battle cruisers, was voted to-
day by the house naval committee.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Two Hangers De-
stroyed by Fire
at Rockaway

New York, Jan. 31.-Two hangers
were destroyed by fire at the naval
aviation station at Rockaway Point
today, but the commander of the sta
ton reported that the six planes IN
each hangar were removed before the
flames attacked the building.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Invitations to Con-
ference Bring Re
plies; North Russia
Refuses Meet Bols

Paris, Jan. 31.-The peace confer
ence SO far has had two replies to its
invitation to the vs4aous Russian gov
ernments for conference at Princess
islands. The government of North
Russia formally refuses 10 meet the
Bolshevik representatives! The Omsk
government, while less categorical,
c-:fNSses strong reserve.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
MRS. STINSON BETTER

The many friends of Mrs. c. D.
Stinson are rejoiced to know that she
is much improved today. For several
days she has been seriously i'll, and
it is great pleasure to note her i'm
provement.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Conditions in
Belfast are of
Revolutionary
Nature Today

London, Jan. 31.-Telegrams from
Belfast depict situation which seems
akin to that which recently obtained
in German cities under revolutionary
rule. The Daily Mail says the city is
ruled by the strike committee instead
of by the city officials.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
MRS. G. f. NOBLIT.
MRS. ROY NOBLIT.
THE MISSES FULTON BETTER

The Misses Bessie and Frances Full
ton are much improved today, much to
the delight of their many friends.
These popular young people are great
ly missed and will be welcomed back
t., their usual places in the social cir
o1e
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Three Missing as
Result Of Explosion
in Anime Plant

Nyack, N. Y, Jan. 31.-Three per-
sons are reported missing and TWEEN
ty were removed to a hospital follow
ing an explosion which wrecked the
plant of the Aniline Products corpo-
ration here today. AZ
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Nat Goodwin
Dead, Was One
of the Worlds
Greatest Actors

New York, Jan. 31.-Nat C. Good
win, the actor, died here early today
after a brief illness. His death was
due to a general breakdown following
an operation for the removal of his
right eye several months ago. Mr..
Goodwin was born in Boston in 1857.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
GOVERNMENT INCREASING
DENOMINATIONS OF w. S. S.

War savings stamps in denomina-
tions of 500 and $1,000 are being
printed by the United States treasury
department now for sale during this
year, in addition to the rs cent thrift
and SIS war savings stamp already on
sale. Announcement of this was made
several days ago.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Strike Riot in
Glasgow Today

Glasgow, Jan. 31.-Several persons
were injured today when the police
charged a crowd of strikers with ba-
tons. The mounted police were called
out. A number of arrests were made.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Casual Company
Arrives Today

New York, Jan. 31.-Casual Com
pany No. 222 of Alabama men, COM
prising two officers and sixty-seven
men were on the transport Mime
kadha, which arrived today from
France.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
DIED

Tom Sawyer, one of Tarpon Springs
cid citizens, died yesterday afternoon,
and was buried at Elfers this fore
noon, Undertaken L. D. Vinson in
charge.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
THE WEATHER

Saturday cloudy; temperature mild.
Temperature for "a hours ending at
noon today:
Maximum, SO; minimum, So.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
Members of Naval
Class Receive Com
missions Today

Annapolis, Jan. 31.-Secretary Dan
iels presented commissions to one
hundred and sixty-three members of
the fifth and final reserve officers
class at the naval aeadafnx today,
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31

great system, in a position to offer
standardized service. 1t can provide
anything that the public wants, in an
intelligent way, and in so far as its
business is conducted on progressive
principles, for reasonable price.
There is no valid reason for our
people sending their money away from
Tarpon Springs. If our merchant
does not have what you want in stock,
let him get it for you.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31

Mrs. W. f, Chidester is in receipt
of letter from her husband, dated at
Chattillon, France, January 10, saying
ne was well, notwithstanding it had
rained there continuously for many
days. He expects to be home by April
first.
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
ASSOCIATED PRESS NEWS

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 evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31

FIRST IN THE LOCAL FIELD
All the local, county, and state
lewsAthat is news-wlliie it is
lews. Boosting Tarpon Springs.
Wide-awake Truthful, Unafraid
The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31
J P0NGE sales on the local =.
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The evening leader. (Tarpon Springs, Fla.) 191?-19??, 1919-01-31

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The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
BUZBY SPENDS
 WINTER MONTHS
 NEAR WAR ZONE
JAY BUZBY IS THE FIRST BOY TO RETURN HOME WHO SERVED IN FRANCE - FRENCH WEATHER NOT COMPARABLE WITH ALAS KA'S CLIMATE.

According to Jay Buzby, who recent ly returned on one of the last boats, winter in the heart of Alaska is much more pleasant, even at sixty below, than the same season in France. Jay spent about three and a half months in an army camp in France and says that it never failed 70 rain at least once during every twenty-four hours, much to the dis gust of the doughboys who had sun dry duties to perform in the open. He is the first Fairbanks boy who served on French soil to return to his home town.
 While in France and on the trans port returning home, Jay met a number of former Fairbanks resi- dents. Among them he recalls Jack Hayes, former deputy marshal here, who was soldering in the for eign country. and Lieutenant Howard Curtis. who was soldering at the supply depot in Brest While stroll ing along the deck of the ship which was bringing him back to America Rugby ran into Joe Doran and Virgil Myers, both we'll known Fairbanks boys, who were returning home after considerable service overseas.
 Some time after enlisting Jay was assigned to the S3d field artillery and it was with this outfit that he
 aHt to France. On September 2S his company left New York on the transport Mongolia" bound for Brest, and arrived in the French port without experiencing any difficulty. From Brest they were ordered to Ploermel, a small town some distance inland. The S3d field artillery was the first American unit to be sta ttioned in Ploermel and they were ac- corded great reception by the in habitants. These troops remained at this post until the middle of January vhen orders came to return imme- 'iately to the United States for de- mobilization. While regretting that they had not had the opportunity to swat the Hun," the boys were all glad to be ordered home. The trans rort on which Jay and his comrades as well as large number of other troops. returned home arrived in New York about the first of February and the men were then sent to diff rent camps for demobilization : l'hO discharged early last spring Jay stayed Outside for a few months before hiking for the Interior, bring with him his bride.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
CLAUSEN
 - ONE LUCKY MAN
SOME PEOPLE BUY FEM, OTHERS INHERIT FEM, BUT BODIES
 FORD IS A GIFT.

When you come to d street crossing these pleasant summer evenings and YOU hear the "honk" of Ford, don't be surprised if you find Eddie Claus on sitting behind the steering wheel with large grin on his face, for he has now joined the motoring class. Just as an expression of their appre- citation of Eddie's long and faithful services the Northern Commercial company has made the genial mana ger of the grocery department pres. ent of Ford touring car.
 It's common thing to hear the N. C. empioyees praise their company highly, but Eddie can now blow his own auto horn for them, and he's not to be blamed if he does. Out side of working twenty-five hours a day, some days, the manager of the grocery department disclaims ever performing any extraordinary service for his company. Anyhow, Eddie is to be congratulated ior being the re. cipient of such a gift. And his friends all agree that it is sure SOME com pany to work for.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
TARGET RANGE
 PUT IN SHAPE
NEW TARGET RANGE OF RIFLE CLUB IS CLEANED OFF-BOX-
 ES SOON BE BUILT.

The new target range of the Tanana Rifle club has been cleared of all brush and Instructions and is now flicted numerous and sundry wounds boxes to be installed The range is situated on P. J. Rickert's ranch and just back of the ball ground. The members of the club are highly pleas ed with the new location and believe i+ will be much more satisfactory than the old range.
 Shortly after Dr. M. F. Hall, the president of the club, returns to town a meeting will be held to discuss the construction of the targets and shoot ing boxes and, in all probability, these will be built before the end of the month. For the past few days the club has had man employed to clean of the brush and small shrubs. this work being completed this even- ing.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
LARGE ARMY IS
 YET IN FRANCE

WASHINGTON. Aug. 6--(P)-Altho every means available has been used to transport the men homeward an army of Americans of considerable size yet occupies a part of the soil of France, according to cable re. ceived at the war department from General Pershing. The wire says that the American army in France on July 31 comprised a total of 98,497 of ficers and men. Some of this num- Der have sailed from Brest for home since the army census was taken and others will shortly be on their way homeward, according to a war de- partment statement made at the time that the contents of General Persh- ing's message were made public.
The weekly Alaska citizen., 1919-08-11
MISS CREAMER
 SAILING HOME
MISS GENEVIEVE DREAMER IN FORMS PARENTS SHE IS EN-
 ROUTE TO NEW YORK.

A telegram was received by MT. and Mrs. c. N. Dreamer late yester- day afternoon informing them that their daughter, Miss Genevieve Crea- mer. sailed from Brest On the steam CT Amsterdam" August 7th, enroute to New York.
 A letter was just recently received from Miss Creamer in which she stated that she expected to remain in France for several weeks longer i,ilt her plans were evidently sud denly changed, as her departure for New York is entirely unexpected. For some time she served with the Rcd Cross, later transferring to the army service, and it is entirely proba- ble that the trip is being made in connection with her duties.