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The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
Master W. F. Johnson's
Birthday Celebrated

very delightful party was given
by Mrs, Johnson Wednesday after
noon at her home on South Florida
avenue in honor Of the first birthday
anniversary of her little son Wilbur
flske Johnson, Jr, Dainty invita-
tlon cards enclosed in miniature en-
yelopes had been issued and a large
gathering of little ones was present
to enjoy the fun. They presented a
pretty picture as they sported about
IN merry glee and laughter with
their mothers watching them at
play One special and happy feature
of diversion We're tiny tin buckets
with shovels provided for each by
Mrs. Johnson some gayly painted
red, others blue, which each took
home as a souvenir of the occasion
In the dining room an attractive ia
BILE was spread, centered by an en-
Quisite point lace centerpiece on
which was placed snow white
birthday cake surmounted by one
candle. Around the edge of the ta-
BILE was border Of white rose buds,
a fitting emblem Of the purity and
innocence of the babes present to do
honor to little Wilbur, who is a
pretty, sunny-natured baby and a
great fayorite The centerpiece
gracing the table was used on the
first birthday table of his little sis
ter, Mary Louise, and adorned Mrs.
Johnson wedding table. Delicious
ice cream was served with two kinds
of cake, and while the little ones
feasted on the angel food, the moth
ers sat grouped around enjoying re-
freshments with them. Little Will
bur was showered with presents. A
photographer, Mr.. Patterson, was
summoned and a picture made of the
happy scene. Thus passed of one
of the most pleasant children's par
ties of the season Those present
were Eloise Hall, Billy Jackson, Cor
don Waring, S. F. smith, Jr An
Meta Cutler, Edwin Thomas, Frede-
rick and Herbert Clyde Slaughter.
The mothers of the babies were pres
ont also Nesdames John Mitchell,
pone Sims. and Miss Lena McCrary.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
PICTURE OF A MAN ANGEL

Mr.. Editor: note Mr.. c. NJ
Clayton is advertising and Offering
30 cents for a picture as above. 1t
can't be had, and for the following
reason: So far as | know pictures
of angels are from the pen or brush
of the old masters, who We're men.
Now mans conception of an angel
is of being indescribably pure,
beautiful and good In making a
picture of one, he must needs select
that which most nearly approaches
his ideal. That being, therefore,
must be a woman, not a man. This
fact voices mans high appreciation
Of woman. Pity that she so often
disappoints his faith and dashes to
destruction his ideal. But, may be
she wouldn't if he measured up
within million or so miles of what
he ought to be.
Elizabeth Barrett Browning
voiced womans thought of man and
her relationship to him in the coup
let
Il require all things that are grand
and true;
All things that a man should be
If you give this ALL 4 would stake
my life,
To be all you demand of me
j. B. LEY.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
LAKELAND SHOULD
HAVE A CHARITABLE
ORGANIZATION

A few years ago if one looked
about for some deserving object upon
which to give vent to his charitable
impulses, one found it difficult to To-
cate a destitute and deserving per-
son in this community. Conditions
nave changed, however, with the
great increase in population, and,
though there is doubtless a smaller
percentage of needy persons here
than in most cities of the country
thelr number is growing and the de-
mands upon public charity are be-
coming more frequent and insistent.
There has never been any organ
lzed OF systematic method of carry
ing on the work of charity in this
community. Occasionally some local
or@anlZation or institution has taken
special cases in hand, but no general
or properly directed effort has been
made in this line.
There was never more charitably
disposed people than those residing
IN Lakeland whenever the Telegram
mas appealed for aid for such cases
as seemed to us particularly urgent
and deserving. the response has been
instantaneous and generous Besides
this, individuals are constantly con-
trlDutlng to cases more or less de-
serving that come under their OBJ
servation. This lack of system.
however. produces results more or
less unsatisfactory, and for this
reason We urge upon the people
of Lakeland the establishment of an
organization that will replace the
sporadic and hap-hazard methods of
charity now in vogue with syste-
matte plan that will be more effec-
tive so far as furnishing relief is
concerned, and will remove the
doubt that many persons feel when
giving direct as to whether their
charity is really conferred upon
deserving object.
The plan might contemplate the
payment by each member of the or
sanitation of small monthly sum,
which in many cases would be less
than the total of the amounts hand
ed out indiscriminately to applicants
for charity. These funds could be
handled by some competent and re-
sponsible person or by a committee,
to whom all cases of need or distitu-
tion could be referred. The Telegram
knows a kindly disposed gentleman
who has volunteered to look after
these monthly collections, so that
one considerable problem of the pro-
posed organization is already solved.
If this suggestion meets with fav-
or, we would like to urge the CO.
operation of the ministers and char
itably disposed persons also, and get
an expression from them so that at
an early date a meeting of all inter
ested may be held to effect the or
ganization. We believe this to be a
needed movement, and one that will
enable our people to exercise their
charitable impulses intelligently and
for the best interests of humanity.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

The Telegram Is now carrying in
It's advertising columns the adver-
tlSement Of Mr.. Il. j. Hoffman, who,
with his wife, is conductive g a pop
uiaf summer resort hotel in the
mountains # Tennessee, at Avon
uaie Springs, the postofiice address
Oelng Rutledse, Tcnn. We know
that Mr. Hoffman, who has travelled
widely, wouldn't pick out any but a
deh-htful spot, and we feel sure that
'Aose who are contemplating q sum-
mer trip will never regret going to
Als hostelry, which is located among
delightful surroundings where
mountain scenery will please the
eye and where ones appetite will be
well looked after by Lakeland's pop
ular citizen.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
REV L0WMAN'S PAST0RATE
HERE CLOSES TOMORROW

Tomorrow's services will close my
connection with the Christian church
in Lakeland as pastor. over six
months ago | took the church when
it was in a run down condition and
succeeded in working up a good in
terest. We hope our successor who
ever he may be, will find profitable
field.
Mrs Lowman and | will soon start
back to Indiana where we have for
merly lived. 1t is my purpose to re-
tire from the active ministry and
go into business.
shall always have a good word
for Lakeland,
/. w. LOWMAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Mr.. George Richards and wife are
now occupying the house on Florida
avenue recently vacated by Mr.. II.
c. Stevens and family, the latter now
being at home to their friends in the
Flanagan residence. Mr.. Flanagan
and family are now pleasantly dom,
icied in their handsome new home,
corner of Florida avenue and Lime
street.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
APPRECIATED WORDS

want to thank the Evening Tele-
gram for the very cordial treatment
it has extended to me while in Lake
land, in making our announcements
and the complementary courtesy it
has shown me. We have had very
pleasant relationship and shall al
ways remember with pleasure all
connected with the paper.
/. w. LOWMAN.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Miss Halle Ley, who has just
completed her school year in the
English classical school, at Tampa,
which last Thursday closed the most
successful year of it's history, will
be at home today for the summer. 1t
will be gratifying to her many
friends to know that Miss Ley has
been reelected to the superintend-
ency of the kindergarten department.
for another year.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Mrs. H. D. Mendenhall went to
Jacksonville Thursday, where she
will be with Mr.. Mendenhall, who
Is engaged III some important engi-
neering work for that city. Mrs.
Mendenhall will be joined on June
! by her sister, Miss Olive Summer
lin, and together they will return to
Lakeland. For the past eight months
Miss Summerlin has been studying
oSteopathy III Missouri.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Mr.. C. Fred Fowler, president of
the oach-Fowler Publishing Com
pany, of Kansas City, Mo-, is the
guest of Mr.. G. H. Williams and
Mr.. |. Dale Williams of this city
Mr.. Fowler is looking around with
a view to purchasing property in
this vicinity and is favorably i'm
pressed with Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Jones, who
have been spending the past six
months in Lakeland, having apart
ments at the home Of Mrs. George
NJ. Wright, leave tonight for their
old home in Richmond, Va, but will
only be away three weeks, having
decided to make Lakeland their per-
manent home.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
MAJESTIC

tonight is the night. Look at TINS
Program: ACROSS THE CHASM.
Inc most thrilling feature We have
LAD IN long time. An Indian tea-
.ufe full of exciting scenes. See that
'@Ilhiul Indian save a lady and go
1ahd over hand across a swinging
.Ope over a chasm thousands OF feet
n depth. THE MILLIONAIRE AND
tHL ACTRESS. A comedy drama
'lll Of good acting. THE GIRL
4lROSS THE WAY. Crackerjaek
,o4eay. Prices sc, 1Oc. Lakeland
gss1 picture house, the old stand
y! second to none.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
AUDITORIUM THEATRE

Four reels and vaudeville tonight,
saturday night and everybody can
s1.an late tomorrow. There are
zoo seats in this coon, comfort
abIa tbeater, 50 let's fiji them all up
tonfgbt We guarantee to refund
yopr money any time if We havnt
cot the best pictures and best music
=, town That's some guarantee,
f.,.+ II but we know our patrons
want nothing but the best, SO they
r.t II See if there is anything IN
+bis nrorram that isn't worth seeing.
pr,sTFR DOYLE AND CO.-Your
Ios+ chance to see Buster in comedy
- and music. THE AUDITORIUM
opcuEsTRA, four real musicians
that make real music THE
[-oTvFs OF THE UNDERWORLD.
rv, reel feature, a detective story
[nr of thrilling plots and rescues'
THE RURAL DEMoN-The phunni-
comedy YOU ever saw. THE
npra1I HOME-Another fine com
THE MUTUAL GIRL This is
r.5 tina, didn't come last night
MT iFs right here now. Pric-es
1oo lie Don't miss this big show
I0'' lag
tonight. - 3 -
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Mr.. j. H. Hartzell Will not be
connected with the PAINS theatcr
after tonight, Mr.. George Mccall
having leased this play house. it is
understood that Mr.. Hartzell will
not remain in Lakeland, but it is not
learned where he expects to go.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23
/ In Case of Fire:
|Phone 5000

Mr.. Emil Held, of Jacksonville, is
in Lakeland today in the interest of
Florida, a State of Thousand
Wonders edition of the Florida
school Exponent, which he will dis
tribute at the National Educational
at st. Paul in June.
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Regular meeting OF Elnora Re
bekah Lodge 30. 4 Monday evening,
Nav % All candidates who have
been notified will please appear for
initiation. Business if importance
will come up. A social hour enjoyed;
refreshments will be served and II
i boped all members will be pres
ont
The Lakeland evening telegram., 1914-05-23

Mr.. and Mrs W A. Williams OF
Tamna are in the city, the guests
Of the latter's parents, Mr.. and Mrs
r Mcintosh at the Orange htoel
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-21
MEDIATION MEANS
ELIMINATION
OF HUERTA
That Is concensus Of Opinion
at Niagara Falls
HOPE RAISED BY AN ERROR
Incorrectly Transmitted Dispatch
Stated Provisional President
Was Ready 10 Resign

Niagara Falls. Ont. May 2O-Stlmu
lus was given today TO the report
that by self-elimination General Huer
IA would make Il possible for the me-
diation conference here 10 bring
about peace for Mexico. II was an
nounced in a dispatch received from
Mexico City by the Associated Press
that the provisional president had au-
thorized his representatives TO pre-
sent his resignation ~ such a step be-
came necessary TO adjustment OF the
trouble with the United States Lat
er. however. it was stated that there
had been an error in transmission,
and that General Huerta had said
merely that his delegates have no in
structions TO offer his resignation.
Undoubtedly there was an error in
the transmission OF the FIRST dispatch.
but before the correction came the re
port that Hueria was ready TO e;face
himself was circulated generally and
Il occasioned no surprise anywhere.
The ENJOYS OF Brazil and Argenti-
ne. who, with the Chilean minister
constitute the mediation tribunal. ap-
parently were ready to accept the re-
port as accurate setting forth Huer-
ta's position and the Mexican dele
gates themselves evinced the keenest
interest when inquiring II the dis
patch was authenticated. Details
were not made in any quarter and
neither was confirmation offered be
yond the statement of one of the del
egates that he had not expected an
announcement so soon.
The attitude OF all the Mexicans in
attendance upon the diplomatic coun-
Gil was similar to that displayed when
they we're informed in New York a
few days ago that the German ambas
sador in Washington had received a
dispatch from the German minister
in Mexico City that President Huerta
had expressed himself as ready TO re-
tire under conditions honorable TO
himself or II necessary to solution
OF the Mexican problem.
In spite OF the withdrawal OF the
dispatch by the Associated Press the
feeling was that the reported an
nouncement was merely premature. 81
which phrase was taken from the ex
preston of one Of the diplomats here
when he was informed of the correc
ton.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-21
COLONEL SAYS WE
PAID BLACKMAIL
TO COLOMBIA
Talks to Bull Moose Leaders al
Oyster Bay
WILL BE IN FALL CAMPAIGN
May Make Country Wide Tour After
Returning from Sons Wedding
In Spain

Oyster Bay. May 20-The situation
confronting the Progressive party was
the principal topic OF discussion az
Sycamore Hill today. Col. Roosevelt
scarcely had time to unpack his
trunks before George W. Perkins.
Chairman OF the Executive Commit
tee OF the National Committee. arriv-
ed at the Hin by automobile. They
held a three-hour conference at which
the many developments since the
colonel went to South America were
discussed.
When he was asked 10 talk about
the conferences he made this brief
statement:
Not word about politics. not a
word"
Whether he had discussed with Mr.
Perkins and Mr.. Pinchot the possibil
ity OF amalgamation with Republi
cans under any circumstances he
would not say.
Mr.. Perkins. It is understood, en-
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-21
FIVE DEAD IN AUTO CRASH
Child Taken from Beneath Burning
Machine Seriously Injured

Child Taken from Beneath BURNING
Machine Seriously Injured
Columbus. Ohio. May 2O.-Five per
sons were killed near Ashville,
twenty five miles south of Columbus,
today, when a Scioio Valley tao
ton car struck an automobile at a
crossing.
The dead:
w. NJ. Miller, President of the Citi-
zens' Bank, Ashville.
Mrs. Aggie Miller. his wife.
Mrs. Alice Staiger of Ashville.
Mrs. c. +. Hills. wife of the Rev.
Mr.. Hills, of Mt. Sterling.
Vida Bond, years old, daughte.. of
H. ]. Bond.
Mary Bell Hills, 6 years old, daugh-
ter of tho Rev. and Mrs. Hills. was
rescued from beneath the automobile
but she was so seriously burned and
otherwise injured that her recovery
is said to be a matter of grave doubt.
Mr.. Miller, the dead banker, was
Ashville's wealthiest citizen.
The traction car and the automo-
bile were consumed by fire which
resulted from the collision when the
gasoline tank of the automobile ex-
ploded and came in contact with the
third rail.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-21
CRY GOODS BARGAINS
H. c. Roster Made Purchase Today
at Albany

at Albany
Albany, N. Y, May II.
Frank Il. Howe, Bennington, Vt.
| have just finished buying from
S. l.. Munson the naturally known
maker of the Acorn Brand high grade
dresses and waists. One of the big
gest and best bargains in white dress
es and waists ever had. They say
this year is like a lumber wagon, it
has no spring. that and with ready
cash / have secured what I shall
divide as follows
Lot 1: 81 dresses in all the latest
novelties value to S3.9S at two dol
lars, six dollars value at three dol
lars.
Lot .: Thirty white dresses in
wolfe lawns value to eight dollars at
five dollars.
Lot 8: Twelve hundred shirt
waists, regular one dollar and SIPS
grades at 79c.
Lot 4 Two hundred forty shirt
waists. regular one fifty and two dol
lar grades at one dollar.
These will be in Bennington and
ready for our trade on Friday after
noon at o'clock. None will be sold
before that hour
H. C. Roster. Adv.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-21
VILLA EXECUTED
OFFICERS TAKEN
NEAR SATILLO
Thirty Two Of Staff Cut OF
From Main Garrison
TROOP TRAINS CAPTURED
constltutionaiis,s Secured Large
Stores Of Ammunition and Sup
plies 1T Paredon

Paredon. CoahuIla. May 20.-Cen.
Juan Maria Oscuro and thirty-one of
his fellow-stafI officers OF the Federal
division at Saltillo in command OF
Gen. Francisco Coss have been exc
cuted by Villas forces. They were
cut on from their retreating troops
and taken prisoners by Villas forces
under Tomas Urbina and Maclovio
Herrera. The entire general stan
was ordered executed by villa and
the execution took place at Rancho
San Francisco del Orc. near the sta
tiOn house.
These executions are the only ones
which have occurred except where
"colorados." or "Red-Flaggerse.r of
Orozcos command were found in the
Federal commands. AL others are
joining Villas forces after being TAX
en- prisoners. The executed STAFF Of
ficers were captured al Zertuche, 10
miles south OF Paredon and half way
to Saltillo.
In addition To Gen. Oscuro and his
STAFF. who were captured. Gems. Err
nesto Ignacio Munoz and Miguel Per
ez were killed during the fight which
they led.
The Federal troops were decisively
beaten. Not only did Gen. villa ad-
minister a defeat but he thus prevent
ed the arrival OF reinforcements az
Saltillo which would have added ma
terially to the defensive force OF the
objective point OF the campaign. He
also captured supplies which would
have been of value to the garrison OF
Saltillc.
The Constitutionalists lost 16 kill
ed and 81 wounded. The Federal cas-
ualtes were 29 killed and more than
so wounded. The Constitutionalists
captured 900 prisoners, pieces OF ar
tillery. 100000 rounds of small arms
ammunition. large quantity of artil-
lery ammunition, and a large supply
OF provisions, in addition to five
troop trains which carried the Huer-
| ta soldiers.
The Federal garrison OF Monclova,
numbering $500. had evacuated that
town on May Is in five troop trains
on the approach of Gen. Francisco
Murguia. Constitutionalist command
er at Piedras Negras. who WAS adj.
vancing from the south to attack.
| Warned by Murguia and by his
scouts that the Federals under Gems.
Charles Alvarez. Guardiola, and Mum
OF, we're attempting to consolidate
their forces with the Saltillo garrison
Gen Villa prepared to receive them
at Paredon, dividing his forces into
| three columns. the centre one of
which he led in person.
As the first two troop trains, at 10
As a. m, on May II. steamed into the
trap prepared for them. villa swung
forward his columns simpltaneous-
ly. The Constitutionalist attack was
brilliantly executed. In forty min
utes the Federals no dead wounded.
or prisoners were scattered in fight,
leaving their ammunition and provi-
sions behind them.
The Bennington evening banner. (Bennington, Vt.) 19??-1961, 1914-05-21
HENRY ". PUTNAM
HOSPITAL SITE
AGREED UPON
lncOrporatOrs Will Purchase
Land OF Mrs. n. B. Hawks
ON DEWEY STREET sXl ENSION
Present Owner Offers 20 c'onate Two
ffths Of the Purchase Price
$500

II was practically decided at a
meeting OF the incorporators OF the
Henry W. Putnam Memorial hospital.
held az the Office OF Batchelder a
Bates Wednesday afternoon, TO pur-
chase for site for the proposed
building a piece OF land located off
Dewey street extension and owned
by Mrs. Helen b. Hawks The pur-
chase price OF the lot Is $500 but
Mrs. Hawks has generously agreed
to make a donation 10 the hospital
OF $1,000 from this figure making the
actual cost to the hospital associa-
ton only $500.
The lot at the present time does
not front on any street or highway.
the land to the east being owned by
Elijah Dewey. Dir. Dewey. however,
agreed to deed to the association as
a gift three rods across his land for
an entrance. Tho lot is so located.
too. that the proposed extension Of
Weeks street would carry a highway
across one end OF the land
The option proposal of Mrs. Hawks
specified between nine and ten acres
which is ample for the purpose.
There are some details to be arrang-
ed, but there is every reason TO be
lieve that no difficulties will be en-
countered and that the title to the
property will soon be transferred TO
the hospital association.
At the meeting Wednesday after
noon, which was attended by good
majority of the incorporators. the
hospital site committee made q re.
port relative to six proposed sites
which they had investigated and
gave the prices at which they could
be purchased. The discussion that
| followed the report az once indicated
that the Hawks property. when the
price and the proposed gift of the
owner we're taken into consideration,
was the most available and in the
end it became the unanimous choice
of the meeting
The property is bounded on the
east and south by land owned by
Elijah Dewey. on the west by land be
longing to the Oviatt estate and Ed
ward Chandler and on the north by
land of the Dewey estate.
The land is smooth meadow and
the location affords one of the finest
views that could be had from any
point within the village limits. The
! location is not over two minutes
ride from the railroad station by au.
tomobile, can be reached in fee
minutes with a horse and carriage
and a good walker could cover the
distance from the postofiice in about
ten minutes.
Some of the other sites considered
| possessed advantages. such as being
somewhat more accessible. In the
opinion of the ineorporators, however
the fact that it will not be necessary
to climb any perceptible grade TO
reach the accepted site will Offset