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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
UNUSUAL RIFLE RECORDS
MADE AT CAMP BENNING
West Point Officers at Georgia
Range Show Skill-Highest
Army Score Tied.

COLUMBUS, Ca, November 22.-Ex-
traordinary records for Workmanship
were made in the course Of rife train
ing just completed at the infantry
school at Camp Benning here, accord
ing to announcement today. The class
consisted of infantry officers who
were graduated from West Point If
1919, and the 124 men firing had an
average of 26o.5s points, which, it
was announced, is 7.5S more point
than are required to obtain the grade
of expert rifieman." Every mar
qualified at least as high as marks
man"
Lieut.. Russell Lowell Williamso,
tied the highest score ever made IL
the Army, with 287 out of a possible
300, officers announced, and made =:
record Of 149 hits out of a possible
$50 in rapid fire.
The grade of expert rifieman," the
highest qualification. was won b.
ninety-five contestants. Twenty-fou
won the title of "sharpshooter," and
five qualified as "marksmen."
The training was the first officia'
test made in this country of the meth
cd developed by the 14th United
States Infantry, which was used witt
such success during the war by tn.
SD Division that Gen. Pershine
adopted it for the training of al
American troops in France.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23

ed volunteer corps in different parts
of Armenia and the Caucasus and
consistently defeated and resisted the
Turkish regulars. According to Mrs.
Bertha S. Papazian of the Armenian
National Union he Is regarded as the
hero of Armenian independence, play
ing the part Bruce played in Scotland
against England before the union of
the two countries.
Gen. Bagratouni has held many of
the highest military positions in Rus
STA and was chief of staff under the
republic of KerenSky. He lost a leg
in action at Baku.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
MRS. HUM1sToN LOSES SUIT.
Appellate Division Holds She May
Not Stop "Movie" of Herself.

NEW YORK. November 22.-The ap-
pellate division of the supreme Court
yesterday dismissed the suit Of Mrs.
Grace Humiston for $4,000 damages al
legged to have resulted from the exhibi-
ton of her picture by a weekly. Mrs.
Humiston had recovered a verdict in the
lower court, from which an appeal was
taken.
The Appellate Division held that
such exhibition of a picture could not
be enjoined by one appearing therein
merely because of personal objection
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1919-11-23
Becomes T. F. Ryan's Secretary.

Frank J. Merkling. who was for thir-
teen years secretary to the late SEN
ator Martin of Virginia. has accepted
the position of secretary to Thoma,
F.. Ryan of New York
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
In Society
Junior FpwOrth
League Picnic

The Junior Epworth League Of the
First NJ. r. church has for a long
time been in search Of swimming
hole to meet the requirements Of is
husky members They had SCI their
hearts on Egypt Springs bur lheir
hopes were in vain for no one could
solve the transportation problem
But uckiny someone came down to
earth and discovered Lake Holdings
worth so it was decided to see Lake
land first.
Having reached the lake in the
carly afternoon, the general tendency
was to postpone the sightseeing and
eat first. The latter ceremonial was
performed with the greatest alacrity
Their hunger somewhat subdued
by dozens of sandwiches and cakes
and everything that goes with 6
big spread they unanimously voted
TO taRe their annual bath.
They suited the action to the word
And do you know when it was time
to 90 home they were enjoying them
selves so much that Miss Johnston.
the League superintendent almost
had to fish them out one by one.
Yes it was a great day for the
Juniors.
The Junior Leagues object IS to
teach the children about the Bible
and from time to time to give them
wholesome amusement.
Children from Il down come 20 the
Junior League next Sunday and enjoy
the service at o'clock.
REPORTER.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

their work. Every member Of these
teams should be present
They are as follows:
r. l.. Hendrix, campaign director
Team No. Mrs. G. 0. Wheeler
icaptain), Mrs. W c. Norveli, MISS
Gertrude Overstreet, Mrs. Guy Toph'
Mrs GB. Murrell, Miss Willie Hart
we'll. Mrs. c. W Watson,
Team No. 1T j. Fraley leap
tain), A. C. Shaffer, c. S. cox, D.
E. L. Conner.
Team No, 81. E. Melton tcap.
tain), G. W. Deem, F. H. Thompson
DR.. W. H. Mitchell.
Team No. 4.-w. C. Norvel' leap
tain), A. F. Pickard, j A. h'nsin-
ger. H. L. swatts, H B, Carter.
Team No. 5.-R. E. Lufse5 'cao
toin), M. G. Waring, J L. Skipper
Hardin Peterson, J. F Turner
One feature of the meeting will be
demonstration of a canvass Oy
members of the teams.
The public is invited to the meet
| ing, ~
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

on the piano.
The party broke up at 10 p. m"
they had had most enjoyable time.
The following enjoyed the pleas
ures of the occasion: Mr.. and Mrs.
]. Alpaugh. Mrs. S. Barnes, Mrs. W.
George. Miss Frances George, Rev
and Mrs. Herbert C. Bell, Miss Eve
lvn Thomas, Mr.. and Mrs w Rid
die Mr.. and Mrs Herbert o. Tally
Miss Josephine Tally Mrs. Robert
Lineberger, Miss Eunice Lineberger,
Mrs. Jessie Bates, Miss Thelma Ger
kin, Mrs. A. p. Fisher, Miss Ma
thilda Wagner, Miss Dorothy Bates
Miss Jewel Bates, Mr.. Frank, Mrs
Henry Wagner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
Mrs. LETTERS Died
Last Night;
Funeral This
Afternoon

The large circle of warm friends
which she claimed both here and
wherever she was known, are bowed
in grief today over he passing Of
Mrs. Susie Letters, wife of Dr. z. R.
Letters, of this city, who passed to
the Great Beyond at 1;5O this morn
ing after a critical illness of three
weeks.
Mrs. Letters was admired by al
who knew her for her beauty of char
acter, splendid mind and gentleness
of spirit. She was a born leader
possessing a rare dignity coupled
with wonderful personality, which
made her the recognized leader of any
movement with which she was con.
rected She was a beloved member
of the Eastern Star a past Worthy
Matron and was instrumental 70
large degree in the Chapters Splen-
did growth and development, She was
consecrated Christian, and ievot-
ed member of the First Baptist
church and Sunday school Of this
city.
She leaves to mourn her loss de-
voted husband and two young chill
dren Richard aged years, and James
aged 20 months Before her marriage
she was Miss Susie Tyner, of Plant
City, and in that city she leaves to
mourn her loss loving mother and
brother. the latter. Mr.. Porter Tyner.
A sister. Mrs, F. HI. Turner. OF
Huntsville, Ala, and a brother who
| il overseas, complete the family cir
Gle which is today bereft of this no
BILE woman, whose passing leaves a
void which no one can fill
The funeral services are being con
Quoted this afternoon at 4 o'clock at
the First Baptist church in the pres
ence of large assemblage OF sor-
rowing friends, interment to be made
in the Lakeland cemetery In the alb
absence of the pastor, Rev. Entzmin
ger, who is in Atlanta, the service
will be in charge of Rev. W. x. Pin
err, assisted by Rev. L, d. Lowe
Special music has been arranged IN
der the direction of Mr.. E. n. Good
The services at the grave VIII Dc
conducted by the members of Palm
Chapter. 0. e s. The pail bearers
are Mrss.s W B. ArendelL {
M. Clayton, w j Merrill f. II
Thompson, Reid Robson and } "
Buchanan, Jr.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
Passenger Engine
Turned Over.
But No One
Injured

Last night C, Fl Train No. S2 from
TT. Myers, arriving here at 500 was
derailed near the intersection OF Mas
sachusetts avenue and the railroad
tracks, just opposite the old light
and water plant. The engine and
tender turned over, one box car was
nearly turned over and another left
the track. No one was injured, the
passengers being only slightly shaken
up and the crew escaping miracu-
lousy.
Engineer F. W. Grayam jumped to
safety and escaped unscathed. The
colored tiremen lobe Paterson, was
caught under the partially leaning en-
CINE, and it was feared that lie was
seriously if not fatally injured. 1t
developed, however, that he was
merely unable to free one foot and
after working with him for about ten
minutes rescuers succeeded in cut
ting his shoe loose from the impris
oned foot and he came out unhurt
save for a slight abrasion of the skin
of his foot. That he was not killed
outright seems almost miraculous.
The cause of the wreck is supposed
to be he splitting of switch, or
running into an open switch, the rea
son for which it is impossible 70 as
certain. 1t is only certain that owing
to the state of the switch at the time
the engine struck it, the train left the
track with the results as told hereto.
fore. The wreck being at the juno
ton of the main line and the c II.
division it effectively blocked both
tracks.
The wrecker was speedily brough
into requisition and such excellent
work was done that by 1880 the main
line track was cleared, and train SO
from Jacksonville, which arrived at
1900 o'clock, was able to proceed
to Tampa, as was also train 50 north,
bound which had been waiting since
1910. The engine of train 50 did
good service while waiting by pulling
the derailed cars back on the track
by means of heavy cable. AT 800
o'clock the G.. Fl track was cleared
sufficiently to allow resumption Of
traffic.
The wrecking crew has been busy
all day moving. the wreckage, an in
terested crowd of spectators watch
ing the process. A big crowd gath
cred at the scene last night and re
NAMED until the tracks were cleared
) watching the mighty crane Of tht
wrecking machine lifting the tremen
dous weight of the big engine, am
tossing tons of wreckage around a!
if they were playthings.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
CENTENARY MEETING TONIGHT
IN FIRST METHODIST CHURCH

Tonight at $50 in the First Mctho-
dist church there will be a Centenary
meeting All who have signed the
League of Intercession should be
present.
This is the day to be observed as
day Of fasting and prayer for the
success of the Centenary movement,
The teams for canvassing during
The drive will hold their final meeting
'onight to receive instructions for
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
Surprise Party

A surprise party was rendered Mr..
Henry Wagner in celebration OF his
birthday on Thursday, May 10, by his
neighbors and friends. A shower OF
flowers and beautiful potted plantt
was brought in, which added to the
decorations of the house.
The happy party was soon inter
ested in a game of croquet 0 nthe
lawn. Ice cream and cake were
sarved on tables on the lawn.
After supper which was also served
in the garden. the guests were enter
tained in the parlor with selections
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
FARMERS CLUB TO MEET
TOMORROW AT ]. II. BEASLEY'S

The Farmers Club will meet tomor
row at the hospitablo home Of Mr..
end Mrs. J. IT. Beasley or Lake
Hollingsworth. All members and all
ether interested persons are most
cordially invited to bring their dinner
and attend.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Rev. G. H. Trout today received a
cabegram from his son, who hes been
taking special course in the Uni
yersity of Paris, following his active
service as chaplain in the army, stat
ing that he would sail for this coun-
Try about June 18th. Rev. Trout
hopes. therefore, to have him home
early in July, and is naturally much
rejoiced over the prospect.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Dow Chas. Trout last night per-
,,,mad a marriage ceremony at his
,no when he united Mr.. Ezra Penn
,,snson, OF Manatee county, and
,e.s Clarice Wilder OF Barlow, in
4 boly bonds of matrimony.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Mr., A, E, Hopper of Lakeland and
Miss Julia l.. Thompson were mar
RED Wednesday at p. M, Rev.
Smith Hardin officiating 1t was a
quiet wedding in the presence of the
family Mr.. William e. Hammond q
nephew of the bride, was at home to
witness the ceremony. Mr.. Hammond
is a mechanic in the aviation camp.
Mr. and Mrs. Hopper left on the
train last evening for Washington,
New York and other points to spend
their honeymoon. -Ocala Star.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

, citizen, who has found much diff
.aIty in getting some carpenter
uork done, because of lack of labor,
,.Olares that Lakeland needs 100 car
,snters, 50 painters and 10 good pa.
vr hangers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Song practice will take place at the
rbristian church at $3.50 tonight. The
,.stor asks that all members of the
and Adult classes of the
pble school who will assist to b..
mesent, and take part in the prac
lice.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

LQcOnicS

a H. Garland has returned
:, Newport, Ark, where he has
!, Cor some months, and is now
4 the family Of his SON. Mr.. E. O.
Ind, on North Tennessee avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

A small fire in Moorehead this af-
terno0n burned a few shingles on q
house occupied by a colored family.
The damage was slight. The fire
whistle became hung when the alarm
was turned in and sounded several
times more than was intended.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Last night Cupid was busy, two
couples from out-of-town coming to
this city to get the marital knot Sc
curely tied, one of he couples being
Mr. John Robert burden and Miss
Gladys Powers, Of Mulberry. The
happy couple were united in mar
rage by Judge Epps Tucker ST., in
bis usual graceful manner.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
NOTICE TO WATER CONSUMERS!

Your attention is called to the fact
that 1t is a violation of an ordinance
TO water from free lawn spigot longer
than ONE HOUR each day Penalty
for violation Of this privilege is $1,000
for first offense and $500 thereafter.
together with having privilege taken
away. FRANK H. THOMPSON
Commissioner of Municipal Activities
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Mrs. Cecil Scott and children left
today for a pleasant summer trip to
their old home at Clinton, Ky They
will return in September.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

WANTED Position by lady as house
keeper, Office work or any honor
able employment. Address Mrs
Lula Bush, General Delivery, or
phone 255 Green. 9001
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Florida has the largest pecan grove
IN the world, $4,000 trees, covering
1920 acres, near Tallahassee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

FOR RENT-House, story, 7 rooms
and bath, all modern conveniences,
garage. Fine location and condi-
ton. Phone 102 Red. 1899
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

FOR SALE-Good rig; no better
horse in Polk county; Young and in
good condition. Make an offer or
exchange for Ford. 800 Peachtrce.
9OOz
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

Lawn Mowers to sharpen
and repair. Phone 22S Blue. ask
for Mr.. Geiger. $40 N. KY. ave
s997
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16

A MIGHTY TASK
But We Are Mighty People and Oar God Is Mighty God

During Centenary Drive Southern Methodm can easily
raise S25 100000 and world reconstruction
Methodist in Lakeland do what God expects OF you
and he at church Sunday May 18th
Every of the teams who is going to take part IN me
Drive Sunday May Sh tho Methodist church Friday
night for final instructions demonstration the work to be
j. D. LOWE Pastor.
r. l.. HENDRIX, Campaign Director
. J.. ). >. y = y - u = x 4 q . . q Q Q . q . q
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
AUCTION SALE
Of
HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE
SATURDAY, AT $3.50 p. M.
Az nos Wast T,amon 81,

NJ O1J WVsL IUHTUH Dt
Book case, books, 8 large and up
Eolstered chairs, rugs, clock, bedstead,
springs, cot, ice cream freezer, dishes,
jars. slop jars. pictures, ETC., etc.
b. II. HARNLY, AuctiOneer,
Phone 4S6-Blue 1906
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1919-05-16
on the piano.

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The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-05

About theories let us not dispute. Let
US consider facts. by their fruits we shall
know them is good saying
We ask not now which is right, Bolshe-
vism or Democracy; we ask how they act.
The alarmist the complainer. the sore
head, the protester, are as eternal as the
sea. They are ever with us. The howl of
their incurable colo ascends forever as
smoke from the bottomless pit
For all that. the United States is the most
prosperous. the happiest the most efficient
country on the globe: also the most gener-
Gus and benevolent.
People in Russia, and in countries neigh
Dor TO Russia. are starving by millions. AND
yet Russia has wheat to burn The Con-
sumers' Association of Russia estimates that
the country has wheat surplus of 300
900 900 bushels.
Russia has been called the granary of
Europe. It is but short days ride across
the Black Sea, but a nights ride to devas-
tated neighbor states.
Yet wheat remains and rots in Russia
Not from Russia, across the way, where
the new apostles preach universal brother
hood but from America, 5000 miles away
comes help.
Whose ships carry wheat to Batum for
starving Armenans? To Helsingfors for
the Firms? To Danzig for the Poles? To
German ports for the inhabitants of the
Central States? Answer: the ships of this
Capitastic, Money-Mad, Hypocritical and
hopeessly Bourgeois land. the United States
of America.
| American Democracy has honored the HUI
man Race by communicating the existing
commercial and industrial machinery to feed
the perishing.
What has Bolshevism done to help?
To what country does every nation in the
world turn when in distress, whether from
famine in India, massacres in Armenia
pogroms in Poland, dissatisfaction in Ire
land or Hungary, anything anywhere?
Where are the millions raised to finance
the Red Gross, the Y. M. G. A., the Sal
walton Army and every other humane or
ganization? Just in this u. S. +. that all
the stomach-achc brigade are busy
cursing.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-05
w III ICH =?
ny DIR. FRANK CRANE
Copyright. 1919. by Frank crancI

Did you ever hear of any such appeal
being made to Lenne and his followers?
This Democracy has fed the world and
kept its own population we'll fed.
Bolshevsm has destroyed factories. ma
chinery. railroads, and ships.
American Democracy has built them.
Bolshevism functions in violence and un-
rest. Democracy in Cooperation and law.
Boshevism gives dictatorship, Democracy
freedom.
Bolshevsm puts the ignorant and mex
pert in control of its Business; Democracy
the efficient.
Democracy has produced a Rockefeller, a
Carnegie. Marshall Field, and a Schwab,
Grant all that has been charged against
them, and the system that made them-at
least they gave millions for Education, for
Disease Prevention, and otherwise for the
benefit of Mankind What have the high
lights of Boshevism done?
AT the opening of the Twentieth Century
Democracy and Bolshevism stand as rivals
Which do you choose?
For most Of the items in this article ! am
indebted to a pamphlet published by the
Institute for Public Service.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-05

desire 60 gay that first, last
aud always I have and viii sup
port the president 81 the United
States Of America. bur there is
romethinR wrong somewhere; he
either Is not advised correctly or
he has too much to do.
As I have had considerable eZ-
perienee for the past - years IN
politics. coming In close touch with
politicians. office holders and other
hanFera-0n. from the ward heeler'
up 10 United States senator. I
have found that some are honest
and above reproach. while many
others we're rotten" 10 the core.
and a few years ago ] got some
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-05
Tomorrow

~ the 9th Of August. in 1885, Davis. the navigate
" reached the strait which bears his name and car
anchor in Exeter Bay.
In 1857 the 9Th Of August. Ben Jonson III.
English poet and dramatic artist died at the age u
81. Jonron commenced his career a brickiayer
on the 9th OF August, in 1856 Eugene Arar a.
English scholar was executed for murder and hum
IN chains IN Knarcfborough Forest. He murdered a.
old countryman for his money The Incident a.
tracted great attention. Aram was usher In 1
school and a man Of great erudton. Thomas Hoo
a poem upon the subject which he called -Ths
Dream OF Eugene Aram."
on the 9th OF August I777 during the Reyolutos
AIRY War. General Herkimcr. marching with 500 Amr.
lean settlers relieve General Ganesyoort For
siauwix was ambuacaded by a strong detachrnsr.
of British regulars and Mohawk Indians at Oriskzry
one Of the bloodest battles OF war ensuef. Nor
than n quarter OF the total number Of engage
killed. The Indians fled and the Tory troor
retreated 10 rejoln the main body Of the British
under 81. Leger. besieging the fort
on the 9Th OF August in IT'S. sieur Gerard. Frena
ambassador TO the United States. introduced 10
congress Gerard was the first Ambassador Of az
nation 10 this country.
In 1912 on the 9th OF August Detroit sure
dered by General william Hull 10 the British untr
General Brock After Hull released by the R1
lsh he was courtmartaied b. the Americans four.
guilty OF cowardice and condemned 10 be shot. Prs
ident Madison moderated the sentence 10 dish6s
orabIe discharge from the army and allowed HUI e
go free. Popular opinion has later exonerated Hi
for his surrender.
The Seattle star. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1899-1947, 1919-08-05

mighty fine" be offered this opportunity 81
getting downtown. when asked how far you an
going spar for time how far he is going. an
II he isn't going all the way down. wherever he scps
tell him 'thatu be fine that's just where get off,
Then give your views the weather for the day
After few moments silence ask the make OF ~
car II older model. say you wouldn't hsv'
guessed it. II has been kept up fine" Thu
remark how quiet and smooth the engine and a.
When nearing the stop, get ready 10 get oil =
block ahead. BE all gratitude tho you want y
jump off he won't have to 20 TO all the troutz
OF stopping the car. Tumble with the door agaia
and step out awkwardly humping your hat agzinf
the top and again get all bawied up with ycS|
thanks. s.