News-Press from Fort Myers, Florida • Page 6

THURSDAY AFTER500X, FEBRUARY 22, -1923. THE FOBT Mim PRESK TORT "MtlBS, FtOBIDA BARROX COLLIER HERE nMIVMiUI uunTDi Hotel" La Fayette IN uiili man mm iimi SI WASHINGTON. DC. lJ WES SWSM On beautiful Sixteenth Street, one tquare north of White House. ing to exclusive clientele.

The centre that is worth whilein Washington Real Optical Service A FIGHT WITH ADMIRAL DEWEY JS STILL ALIVE as ikb Gmemment sees it Howl Cht ham, Nw York, mow wngetne -H Barron Collier of ew York and Everglade, came here yesterday afternoon on his yacht tor a short stay. He spent a few hours hi Fort Myers and departed with his brother, Charles Collier of the Deep Lake -for rsi-ppa. Job Printing of distinction aVPress Office. ni enable us to oiler von "snprrio" Three good barbers at the Court Barber Shop. Prompt service and the best of attention to nil patrons.

LIVE STOCK IN U.S. APPRAISED Experience, Study and Fiiiipint' sight Sen Ice," Our Sale biisinesx (Classes to (it. 112 Hendry St. 7 Eiinining Eyes and HinkJmr good GRADY Optometrist. SAN PEDRO.

Calif. Feb. Willia ni 1 1 Savage, an attorney here, is credited with be- cattle nog3 And wep ir tacn ore.Te MftrT -'Agriculture Aoe 000,000 Jewelry Coins Pearls Ih; the, only man who won ja fight with the late Admiral George Dewey. The fight was a fistic engagement between the two men and took place on the quarterdeck of the old sloop-of- war Mississippi in 1862. Dewey was then a second lieutenant and Savage was a private in the Marines, and on Elgin -Watches.

the world'? Standard' the day of his fight with Dewey was acting as orderly to Captain Melan-chton. In a letter written on the L. S. S. I I LrT R7 fc tlW I A -1 Tota.l IVCZ 53.3Z.000.00O 01ympi by Admiral Dewey on June! 16, 1S9S, the original of which Mr.

Savage treasures, the hero of Manila Bay recalls his fight with Savage. He wrote, in part: "I trust I have my! tpmnnr mnrn in hnrwl imu- I i 91 2,973,000,000 Av. 1317-21 Sk939.O0O,O( "Sfe the oriiiTiitit in oil of Richnid the Lion Hearted loaned ttv the Klein National Wilted (o. and now on dKnla.v In otir window. V-i copyright izafOT scicncb sertvice, Washington, o.c- "FERRIS WHEEL GIRLS" WILL GIVE FREE ACT AT LEE COUNTY FAIR Mr.

Savage, a former judge and state senator tells of the fight as follows "1 had been instructed to take orders troin no one except Capt. Melan-chton. I went to Lieut. Dewey to report one bell. 'One bell.

Sir', I said. 'Strike it," he ordered. 'The captain has given me instructions to take orders from no one except I replied. 'You strike that he commanded. 'I I retorted.

I'll make you do riione in Glass China Diamonds When Eli Ferris Invented the For- I'pon the whirling Ferris Wheel, rls Wheel, first appeared at vvhh stands 35 feet above a speciai-tho Chieaso World's he provided My construeted stage, Ave beautiful an idea for a new Kymuastic perform-j girls perform, while the nickel-plated ance that has been incorporated in i apparatus circles at a dizzy speed DOUGLAS PAIRBAI7KS tho "Vvrrw tiirU" wim will an-i th loush the air. Feats which other inROBinjiDOD LmecTion ay ALLAH DUATl on stationary pear at the big fifth annual Lee performers present 'You can't do "Dewey then struck at me and knocked me to the deck. I leaped to my feet and rushed at him. He went down in a heap against a hatch as I struck him on the jaw. and I leaped upon him when he got up.

We rolled around on the deck for more than fifteen minutes before being separated by the sergeant of the guard. I was S3 iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiMiiiuiiiiiiiiiniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii DANCING ACADEMY 1 mm I if Classic arid Ball Room Dancing At Seminole Hall Phone 143 1 Residence 118 Clifford St. Mrs. H. Satchell, Directress thrown in the brig.

I was brought before the mast and Love of 800 Years Ago For lovers of to-day! Love when knights in armor fought with lance on armored steeds! When hearts were won with staff and cudgel and broadsword! Douglas Fairbanks and the love of Robin Hood and his sweet Maid Marian! This great star is supreme as the romantic wooer! As the bandit who Lieut. Dewey was there also. I was covered with blood, having had no op portunity to wash, but Dewey had washed and changed clothing. His face was badly battered and cut and both eyes were black. i-rJ" j.

-J5n jT ej 'What the devil have you men been doing? roared the captain as he looked us over. robs the rich to succor the poor He's Douglas Fairbanks 'I bad no business striking him. sir, said Dewey. 'I am to I retorted. "Dewey turned to me and said: 'I beg your pardon, sir, but I should not have lost my temper and struck you while on duty." "The captain was astonished at this display of politeness from two men who had been so badly battered by- If WSh4W S-.

-4. each other's fists and told us both to ARCADE THEATRE To-day to-morrow Saturday Admission 25 50c. SCHEDULE OF SHOWS Matinee 2 P. M. Only One Show Night 8 M.

Only One Show Coming Next Thursday, Friday Saturday "ORPHANS OF STORM" go back on duty." In his letter to Judge Savage, Ad miral Dewey said: "How few of us County Fair. in Fort Myers next equipment these five young women whose wardrobe is as beautiful as Tuesday, Wednesday. Thursday and Friday. So unique is this act that it money and material can make, perform while traveling through the air who were on board the old Mississippi, ithen are alive now." That was written in 18S, and today Judge Savage says he is the sole remaining member of. the old Mississippi crew.

Judge Savage was born tn Ireland in IS'I6. Moonlight Excursion On Steamer "Dixie" Sunday, Feb. 25th LEAVE 2:00 P. RETURN 9:00 P. M.

2 1-2 hours on the Beach ROUND TRIP $1.00 Sandwiches, Coffee and Cold Drinks on Steamer Fishing, Bathing and Sea Shells Phone 185 or call at 46 City, Dock like so many birds, absolutely un was a feature; at the New York Hippodrome for one season and startled the staid New Yorkers, Just as much as it has the thousands of Bpeetatorsr afraid The act is as thrilling as it is beautiful The musical program offered by the Tvhd hare since seen it on the vaude IX SAEETV HILL same young women is a pleasing and perfectly constructed and executed bill CITRUS TREES White People 1 lulled to Hear erro which is a strong rival for popular Woman's Lecture favor with any Individual musical per nary mcueoa uetiiunie, a negro formance given by performers who have not the added grace and gym nastic ability of these charming Fer rls Wheel GirU. ville stage and at 275 fairs throughout the United States. Identically the which appeared at the famous Hippodrome will he shown those who attend the fair. Combined with an athletic performance of exceptional merit is a musical act. which makes the presentation two tog Joaiures in one, either of which is worthy to Btand on Its own merits as a number out of the ordinary.

Together the acts make up really meritorious combination which has never failed to win praise and applause wherever; it has 666 woman who is founder and principal of the Daytona Normal and Industrial Institute at Daytona with six negro girl DupUs, who have, very, good voices will be in Fort Myers over the week-end. She will lecture at 7:30 o'clock tomorrow night at the Mt. Olive A. M. E.

Church in Safety' Hill and invites especially the white persons to hear her message, and enjoy her taHc and the Jubilee singing. Mrs. B. Tinstman aud several other ladies are assisting in arranging for this lecture by the negro woman who is, prominent in. educational circles among her people.

Fertilization, spraying, and other necessary grove operations for spring season are fully covered in our book entitled "Fertilizers for the Spring Application" by Bayard F. Floyd. Do not fail to send for a copy if you have not received one. Markets demand bright, unblemished ffuit. The spring season is the time to insure such fruit by proper spraying.

Do not delay, for after fruit Ls once marked there is nd remedy. Ideal Fertilizers lead in Field Results. Ideal Insecticides protect the crops from insect and disease pests. Ideal Methods produce bigger Profits. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiMinnriiiitiiiiiMiiiiiriiiiuiiiiiiiiitiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiniiiiiimiiiiiiiiiiiM I An Up-To-Date 1 DEPARTMENT STORE I is a Prescription for Colds, Fever and LaGrippe.

It's the most speedy remedy we know, preventing Pneumonia. 5 J.ME PO.HTPOXED "Spend Less Save More-Invest Wisely" Wilson Toomer Fertilizer Co Word was received by The Fort Myers Press through Prof. W. D. Wilson that the basketball game between the Wauchula and Fort Myers girls and which -wore played at Wauchula tomorrow night have been postponed until next Friday, March 2.

Jacksonville, Florida F. S. Balleritihe, Mgr. Fort Myers Branch if These are sign posts on prosperity's highroad. Live and work as though prosperity would continue always, but provide for adversity as something that is bound to happen.

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