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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

The Telegram recently said that
William Randolph Hearst was not
himself thrilling writer but had
Especial gift for hiring the boys who
could do that kind of work. To this
the Jacksonville News replies:
"Quite the contrary. Mr.. Hearst
Is as strong writer as any man on
his staff, and much of the best edi-
torial stuff appearing in the Hearst
publications has been written by Mr..
Hearst himself, while the public gen.
orally has given the credit to some
Of Mr.. Hearst's brilliant staff. Mr..
s. S. Carvalho is the man in the
Hearst organization who puts down
the John Hancock that calls the ma
yuma from its dark cells and puts it
in the hands of the newspaper toll
ers,"
OF course we defer to the more
specific knowledge on the subject Of
the writer of the above who is prob
ably a graduate from one of the
Hearst newspapers and is sure
of his facts; but we didn't say that
Mr.. Hearst was not strong writer
our only contention being that he
couldn't put the thrills into his pc
RODS like John Temple Graves. Ar
thur Brisbane, ct al. We are quite
aware of the fact that Mr.. Hearst
knows how to express himself in ex-
cellent English and that he has a
head full of valuable ideas, but it
takes executive ability, not brilliant
writing, to achieve the wonderful
success that has crowned the work of
Mr.. Hearst in journalism and if he
had relied on his writing to win his
present prominence he would ha, E
been without special distinction and
not nearly so we'll fixed.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10
IRRATIONAL COMPARISONS
BETWEEN STATES

We have Often been SURPRISED that
farmers from the deep black land
prairie soil Of such States as Illinois,
Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska would
come to Florida expecting to find
the same kind Of soil here. or course
it isn't here. and if it were it would
be a freak of nature duplicated no
where else in the world. 1t is the
distinct natural dissimilarity between
Florida and the States mentioned
which gives us our unique advan-
tages, for if we had the Iowa soil we
certainly wouldn't have the citrus
fruits and the rapid annual success
sion of crops which belong to this
altitude and it's peculiar soil forma
tons.
Comparisons in such cases are ir-
rational, and it is no more to the dis
credit of Florida that she can't raise
wheat and corn as they do in Iowa
and Kansas than it is to the discredit
of those States that they can't rival
us in oranges and grapefruit and the
several crops per annum of other
kinds of produce. Here is something
, to the point we'll said by the Orlando
Sentinel:
ut is a noticeable fact that many
of the farmers of the northwest who
come to Florida on a prospecting
tour, begin at once to compare the
soil of Florida with that of their own
locality, entirely from the standpoint
of its probable yield of wheat. They
look at the Florida sand and then
think of the black loan of their
northern farms and shake their heads
in doubtful manner as to the pros
poets of coming a living from that
kind of soil. They fail to realize
that Florida puts forth no claims as
a competitor of Minnesota, Iowa and
the Dakotas as wheat producing
State. But they also fail to realize
that an acre of Florida sandy soil,
plus the balmy climate of Florida,
plus the proper fertilizer, will often
produce as much net cash as 20 or
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

The Live Oak Democrat says lit
now looks as though the next gov
ernor will not be South Florida
product. We have swept the hori-
zon with eagle eye and haven't seen
any sign to confirm that opinion
We suspect that the next governor OF
Florida will be selected because OF
his personal fitness for the Office, re
gardess Of that imaginary line which
separates enc part Of the State from
the other.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

Commenting on a recent state
ment in the Telegram concerning the
new Lakeland ordinance that no per
son under fifteen years old will be
permitted to drive an automobile OF
other motor vehicle through oul
streets, the Times Union pertinently
adds:
"Ten years ago if man was asked
to allow his little boy or girl to take
charge Of railway locomotive or a
traction engine he would have looked
upon the request as huge joke
Nowadays boys four and a half feet
tall, weighing perhaps hundred
pounds, are OTTER seen gaily driving
a forty horse power car through a
crowded street. Through luck more
than anything else perhaps, there are
not great many accidents, but the
law recently passed in Lakeland is a
good one none the less.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

The 0scepla Journal says that
eve have an army Of sO-called edt-
Gators In Florida who are in the
game strictly for thcmselyes-they
are politicians rather than educa-
tors. F." And y take it from the re-
cent address of superintendent
Sheats at Key West that it is this
class of men he is cunning for and
seeking to eliminate from our school
system. Publicity is an effective
agency to root out grafters and stop
grating, and if the proof is clear in
any instance that remedy should be
relentlessly applied. Our public
school system was not intended tc
breed politicians and it should be
kept entirely apart from politics. Elk
ecutive ability and educational fit
ness should be the only tests.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

Again the rumor is revived that
the Pennsylvania is about to take
over the Atlantic Coast Line. 1t will
be like an anaconda swallowing q
steer, but the thing can be done. The
big railroads are absorbing the small
err ones all over the country, and
some of these days Uncle Sam is like
ly to absorb the big ones. 1t is the
law of evolution.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

Don't forget that the books are
now open to register, all entitled
to vote in the State and county elec-
tions, and if you want to cast bal
lot in the June primary you must
register. It is new deal all around
and former registrations don't go.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

The Orlando Reporter Star says
that Governor Trammell is man
of anagosity This may not be IL
belous, but it certainly looks sus-
picious and will bear investigation.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10
0E1DS IILED TOR
..EGO2D III POLK COUNTY
r,n~mu bY security. distract an
title Co., Bartow, Fla,)
January 3, 1914.

S'"AN' y -
W. VI Goodman to w. 5 Pres
ton.
w. d. Stuart to r. L. Wilson
". Q. Miller to DAWSON sulphur
Phos Co.
@ y Eaton 70 Mrs. Y f. Mar
shall.
j. NJ. Thurbcr to W. w. laIlOI.
r. -. Thurbcr, Jr., to w. w.
Taylor.
j. NJ. Nelson to e. NJ Patterson.
VIM. Steitz to G G.. Ro9an.
CarterDeen Realty Co. to Anna
M. Hanson.
John Logan, sheriff, to A T.
Mann.
Carter-Deen Realty Co. to o. NJ.
Tillis.
e. U. Pillans to City of Lakeland
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

WANTED PARTNER Man with
$1,000 cash, in God business Can
make S }25 per month Handle
your own cash. Very little time
necessary. ADDRESS X 7, Tcle-
gram. MI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10
From the same Office is issued

A weekly newspaper giving resume
of local matters. crop conditions,
county affairs, etc. Sent anywhere
for $1.00 per year.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1914-01-10

FREE DIRE my one who will call
at the Dickson building can get
dirt free for haulinc. 1872
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Col. and Mrs. D. O. Rogers and
daughter, Frieda, returned last night
from a three weeks vacation trip
which they spent at Charleston
Washington, New York,
and returning they visited Mt. Ell
liot, Va, noted summer resort in
the mountains where they expert
enced the pleasure of sitting around
a fire at night, it being cool enough
to make a fire comfortable. They
found no such conditions in the east
ern cities, however, the temperature
ranging over the 100 mark, and
they very. promptly decided that
home isn't anything like this" and
are glad to be back where the breezes
temper the summer heat and make
life worth living for those who are
unable to visit the parts of the coun-
try where fires at night are neces-
sity. Those who do not get away
have visions of cooler places but per-
sons returning from interior or east
ern States invariably say that they
have to come back home to cool on
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
RETAIL GROCERS' ASSOCIATION
MEETS AT s O'CLOCK TONIGHT

The Retail Grocers' Association
will meet in the court room OF the
City Hall tonight at s o'clock Let
every member be on hand promptly
also it is urged that those who have
not yet attended or enlisted be there
tonight in order that every one may
familiarize himself with the rules
and regulations in the very begin
ming. This organization is going to
be beneficial to every one VINO VIII
be a member; therefore, it is hoped
that not one grocer or meat cutter
will stay out. Remember that II Is
tonight.
w. P. PILLANS, President
NJ. A. SMITH, Secretary.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
MEETING Of GOOD
ROADS BOOSTERS
Held at the Rooms of the Barlow
Board Of Trade Monday,
july ~ at IN AM

~ AAUuS
July n, at 10 A. M.
A meeting of the Board of Govern
ors OF the Polk County Good Roads
ASSOCIATION was held at the rooms Of
the barlow Board of Trade on Mon
day, July p, at 10 a. m.
Those present were:
John S. Howard, chairman.
District No. ID. NJ. Pipkin.
District No. 2-W. H. Lewis F
E. 0hlinger.
District No, &C. H. Walker,
represented by G. W. Oliver and E !.
E. Cline.
District No. &c. c. Farmer,
represented by R. J. Hutchinson and
II. j. Lewis.
District No. NO members pres
ent.
The minutes of the last meeting of
the association were read.
The president stated that the cleo
tion of other officers of the board
were in order, and the name of E.
E. Cline was presented for the office
of vice president. There being no
further nominations, Mr.. Cline was
declared elected.
On motion of G.. w. Oliver, it
was ordered that the secretary and
treasurer's Office be combined, and
the name of A. j. Holworthy was
presented. There being no further
nominations, he was declared
elected.
Considerable discussion was had
with regard to the membership fee
and proposed reduction from $40
to s. but no specific action was TAX
en-. On motion of E. E. Cline, the
president appointed the followins
! committee: MeSSrS. IiolWortny
Walker and Cline, to draft consti-
tuition and bylaws embracing all the
features included in the report of the
organization committee and also all
such other matters as might be nee
essary to give a good working plan
with necessary rules for the organi-
zation, such committee to report
same to a meeting of the association
to take place in Barlow at 10 o'clock
Monday, August 10.
On motion, it was decided that the
members in each district appoint
some one other member of the asso
citation to act with them as a com
mittee to assist in the mapping out
of needed roads in their particular
district.
On motion, the meeting adjourned
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Lloyd c. Hooks leaves tomorrow
for his home in Lakeland, after resi-
dence of two months in the Sunshine
City. While here he has been with
the Russell Co. and is returning to
Lakeland to take a similar position
with the ]. NJ. Wood pharmacy, a
concern which was recently started.
Young Mr.. Hooks has made large
circle of friends during his stay in
St. Petersburg, and all of them re-
gret that he has decided to leave. -
St. Petersburg Independent.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
Reading Circle Met
With Miss DeRieux

The Foreign Missionary Reading
Circle of the First Methodist church
met yesterday afternoon with Miss
Gertrude DeRieux at the home of her
sister, Mrs. NJ. F. Hetherington on
South Missouri avenue After the
reading, which was entertaining and
instructive. refreshments Of ice
cream and waters were served. Those
present were Mrs. A. II, Darracott,
Mrs F. ]. Mcdonald, Mrs. j. W.
Cannon, Mrs. G. w. Watson, Mrs
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Mr.. j. E. Melton presented the
Telegram today with mammoth
watermelon which was raised at En-
pire. Ga, near Mr.. Meltons old
home. Thee melon is one of tn
famous Johnson Excel variety,
produced by A. R. Johnson & Co.,
of Empire, Ga, who have developed
this melon by long and patient eX-
periments, and have finally succeed
ed in retaining the juiciness and
fine flavor of the most priced varie-
ties, and combining Herewith a firm,
thin rind, which enables this melon
to stand shipping and rough hand
ling without injury The average
size is said to be from 40 to 90
pounds, and the specimen presented
us will approximate the latter fg-
ure. Owing to its excellent carry
ing qualities, and the fact that it
will keep in firm and marketable
condition from 20 to 80 days after
becoming ripe this variety is bound
to become immensely popular with
both grower and consumer. Seeds
can be obtained from the originator
of the variety, A. R, Johnson 4
Co., Empire, Ga,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

In spite of the rain last night a
large house greeted the appearance
of Miss Jordan at the Auditorium
and found the young lady to be one
of the most pleasing singers that has
been here She has fine person
ality and her voice is excellent. Mr..
Green is to be congratulated in Sc
curing so fine an attraction especial
ly in the dull season. She will be
here all week.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Architect, contractor and builder,
:. H. Frizell has in course of con-
|uuction what will be one of the
host modern and prettiest five-room
in the city. Doing almost
III the work himself is a guarantee
ii its being done in the most ap-
proved manner, he being master
Mechanic. The house is being
Erected for Mrs. G.. T. Fleming on
pne of her lots on South Missouri
venue, and will be ready for occu-
pancy about the middle of August,
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Mr.. Fred Benford returned yes
rday from Pass-a-Grille where he
ent several days enjoying the fine
hing and surf bathing. He reports
e fish biting fine and brings back
Onderful fish stories which we have
, reason to doubt.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Mr.. w. H. Mum is preparing to
have an attractive home built on his
prove property on Lake Hunter,
which he and Mrs. Mum will oc-
Fupy on it's completion. Terrace
Gardens' as Mr.. Munn's property is
Familiarly known, is an ideal loca-
lion for home, but it has not been
built on since the Wallace hcme was
Destroyed there by fire several years
bgo. Mr.. Mum will erect an at
tractive bungalow which will be
Equipped with all modern convent
ences, and with the splendid orange
grove that surrounds its location, il
will indeed be an ideal place to live.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

DR.. j. @. Scarborough and Mrs.
carborough arrived from their home
h Lakeland today to spend a few
avs here and at Pass-a-Grille. DR..
is a practicing chiro-
ractor in Lakeland. st. Peters
urg Independent.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
Mrs. W. H. Mum Giving Shower
For Miss Olive Summerlin

Mrs. w. H Mum is giving a
shower this afternoon for Miss Olive
Summerlin, whose marriage to DR..
l. j Whitfield on Wednesday, Aug.
), is claiming the attention of her
friends at this time.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
In Society
THE HOUSE WITHOUT A SOUL

Something is missed from the mead
ows--something of bloom and of
beam;
Morning is less than the morning,
and Twilight's sigh in a
dream.
Lonesome the lilies that loved her,
the vine-fowers droop round
the place,
Where once they looked in at the
window and smiled in her beau
tiful face.
The house seems the shadow of ST.
lence, yet speaks as the Silence
will speak.
When in halls that are curtained
with shadows loved, vanished
presence we seek;
When each moment that knew her
was golden, with life in loves
tender control;
But now, tits home with the heart
gone-a house without even a
soul
For though Love has gone but a
journey, it has taken the light
of a life;
The red O the rose, and the beauty
of mother and sweetheart and
| wife;
The green of the hills and the val
leys, the blue O the shadowless
AS earth lacks the luster God gave
it when lost to the light of her
eyes.
I'm one in dream, sleeping wax
ing-a strange spirit, dwelling
apart;
And, calling Sweetheart" to the
Silence that only can echo
Sweetheart
say to the flowers that miss her:
mot for long for her touch
shall you wait;
Hark, a rustic of robes on the lawn
there-a latch-cling, and
Love at the gate"
%, the wonderful worth of one wo
man. Life's dross turned t
gold at her touch!
It's by the dull silence of absence
you know that you love her 81
much.
It's the ache of the silence arounC
you-no love tones to answe
Loves call;
It's the place where the lost dream
are signing: The house with n
soul tells it all.
Dream of her coming, rose gardens
and woodlands where viii
flowers throng.
Sing, birds, breast-deep in the bios
sons! for you have been silen
so long!
Seas can not sunder hearts love
Love Ger the world claims hi
own;
Give a house back the soul that, ha
left it, and a beautiful woma
her throne.
Frank l.. stanton
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Mr. and Mrs. A. w. Kimbrough
coleman are in the city the guests
Mr.. Kimbrough S father, Mr.. E.
Kimbrough.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Ybor City is playing here this af-
ternoon and large crowd is wit
Messing the game. Here's hoping
Lakeland will win.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
in Case of Fire
Phone 5000
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Miss Mabel Allison, of Manatee
Id T. w. Mott, of Dover, arrived
1akeland today and have enrolled
| tbp Lakeland Business college.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
AUDITORIUM THEATRE

Well how about it? Isn't Miss Jor-
dan some singer? You betcher. Don t
miss hearing her one night. Tonight
We have a big Southern two-reeler'
great story of Tennessee, and a
Tango comedy that will make you
laugh. and laugh and laugh
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

W. c. Norvell, Mrs. T. L. War
ing, Mrs. G. P. Quaintance, Mrs c. I
G.. Arendell, Miss Sarah Polk, Miss
Lila RouX.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

Miss Mabel Allison of Manatee and
r. l.. w. Mott. of Dover, Fla ,tare
the city, attending the Lakeland
psiness College.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

WANTED Moving machine and
disk harrow Address Cash, care
Telegram, Lakeland, Fla. 29o9
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28

FISH, wood and coal. Also agent Tor
Marvello face preparation, Phone
o5S Red. r. @. Park. 29lO
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
TANGO TROUBLES

The whole darn family want to learn
to Tango-pa, ma and the kids See
this. it's a comedy scream and Will
make YOU twist" with laughter.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-07-28
MISS BESS JORDAN

The big girl with the big voice
An act that will please you i'm
mensely.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-03
ENTRIES.
AT JuAREZ.

F1RST-Selling. S-yesr-olds and
up. one mile: xAngie d. IS; xKicil
81. xFlorence Birch los; xF'rieze zoe.
Lady Mcbride 105, xGold Dust 107,
@. f. Norvell 107, Rose O'Neil 10,
STARTER 1l0. McAlan 112, Charles Fox
ll2. Eddie Mott 112 Van Horn l12.
Flying ll2, Sim Feinn il5.
SECOND--Sell. Swear ODDS. > 2
furlongs: XSummer Hill 100. xEddie
Foy l02, Santaneca los. : Lenshens
Pride l05. Parcel Post los, xSilver
Tone 1906. Round Up l07. Superiority
l07, Dick Dodie l07. La Estrella 10.
Ida Lavinia i1p, Aunt Elsie 10, j. B.
Maylow liz. Old Gotch 112.
Selling. 4-year-olds and
up 6 furlongs XRetente 1902. xPretty
Dale 1902, xClinton 104. xCanapa los.
Zenotek l01. Tom Chapman 100. John
Hurie 1903, Sadie shapiro 10, Cloak
no, StonecutteF liz. Fire lie. Quick
Trip ll2, Nino Muchacho 112. Tight
boy III. Popgun ne.
FOURTH Selling, 4-year- olds and
up. : furlongs; Gold Of Orhir 10i
AJAX Ma lo2. Little Marohmont loa,
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-03

selling, purse $500. five and one-half fur
longs: Corn Cracker liz. Camarada 10.
southern Shore 109 Leopold liz, Daddy
Sip liz. xJoe Finn 104. xBlack Chief
10Y, xStarboard 1o7. Moinsant 10, Re-
CARDS 112. Nimbus 112, Flying Yankee
112.
THIRD - Three year-o lds, selling
purse $500, six furlongs: Madge's sis
ter l06, Charles Camel 102, sonny Boy
%, Stellata 100. XCarbureter %, xI,oSt
fortune 90. Dainty Mint 106. xSingle
Ray 80, Water Lad 105. XManson a..
Single 1903 Miss Gayle 1O7.
FOURTH-Three-y year olds and mn.
handicap. selling purse $3.50, mile and 10
Yards: Good Day 95, Charter 106. Roh
r. ITO, Star Actress 100. Dangerous
March los. Cockspur 10, Duquesne 10S.
FIFTH-Three-y ear-olds and up. sell
ing. purse $500, one mile: xLa Sainreiis
l01, Peacock ~, Sager 40. xFloraI
Gown ll5. Troyweight III. xBeachsa nd
Us Sweet Times III. Corncracker III
Prince Floral III, Mike Cohen 81.
SINTH-Three year-olds and IN son
ing. purse $500. one mile: XCarannet
50. Batouch l04 Camel 40. xFnrd Mai
l05 NPatty Regain IS. Cofax 100. yVene-
"a Strome 1o3, xCockspur 100, xSerenata
50, XPlain Ann 1905
Apprentice allowance,
weather. oleAE. track fast
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-02-03
BOXING
News of the Ring Game

Business is certainly picking UP for
Jimmy Grant. The fast little bantam
weight has been signed for three fights
in one week and has several other bouts
pending Jimmy meets Spider Britt
at Harry Staten's Club on February g.
fights in Macon, Ga, February 8 and
at the Business Mems gymnasium on
February 10
Besides these three fights, Jimmy may
be asked to fight in New Orleans and
Birmingham soon. D. J. Tortorich, the
Pelican promoter, may sign Jimmy for
bout with Kid Herman. while Rirrning-
ham wants Grant for some local boy.
kid Young is another fighter who
will not need TO worry for the next few
weeks. Young has again tossed his hal
into the ring and dares any of the 1872
Founders to kick It out. The fighting
newsboy fights Kid Goldman Friday
night in one of the bouts at Statens
and has also signed to meet some boy
on February 10.
1t has long been a known fact here
that Young in condition can take the
best of them to a lacing He holds vic
tories over Charlie Lee, Meyer Prizes,
Spider Britt, Mike Kelly and others
This is surely a record no boy should
feel ashamed Of.
Eddie Hanlon gets the test Of his
young life when he stacks up against
Mickey Cannon. Mickey has fought the
best welters in the game, and if Eddie
beats the Pittsburg boy there will be no
denying him a match with the best of
them. Mickey recently defeated Jack
Robinson at Jacksonville. and fans
around these parts know what Jack can
do.
The old feud is still on between Pack
ey Mcfarland and Ad Wolgast Ad re
Gently made a statement that he will
meet Packey over any distance and will
let the Chicago ringman come in a.
catchweight. Wolgast also thinks ths'
Packeg will dodge out Of his match
place in New York February II.
Freddie Welsh pocketed something
like $3.50 for handing Leo Kelly nee
lacing for eight rounds last THURSDAY
Welsh White and Wolgast are surely
gathering in the long green these days
II the Los Angeles report is to he be
lieved this Jimmy Clabby boy has the
kick of a Ketchel in his punches In
street fight with a policeman there.
James let fly some rights and lefts and
to-day the officer of the law is said 70
be in hospital.
Jim Buckley, manager Of "Gunboat"
Smith, will not let his protege cross the
pond unless he can get a guarantee OF
$4,000 for Smiths end of fight. Aus
tralia and Paris have offered the Gun
ner bouts.