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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13

There is nothing very attractive
hooking about toads. II you should
Emo one of the homely little fellows
hopping about among your flowers and
plants do not allow anyone to disturb
him, DIS they are invaluable to farm
ers and gardeners. They destroy
many insects and bugs that would 9TH
erwise ruin plants.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13

II all the money lost to the tax
payers Of Florida during the past
forty years through the careless
ness or dishonesty of state and
county officials, could be recovered
this month and turned into the
state treasury. we think II would
amount to enough to build brick
highway from Orlanto to Tampa
Punta Gorda Herald.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13
a
Had Hjs USsS,

THAT man dosshI essM to DO much
but stand afouhc and look important"
said the manager. YES" replied the
proprietor. Hes naturally gifted
that way. All the rest Of Us are
hustling in such a hurly-burly fashion
that think 1t well to keep him around
to give a touch of ease and dignity to
the scene. "-Washingto Star
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13
To Bring Back Errina Husband

Mrs. Alice Edwards. East Columbus
Ohio, firmly believes her husband Will,
return as she conflded to a neishbor
who INQUIRED why his picture hung on
the wall upside down. IF a wife de.
serted by her husband turned his mic.
ture upside down, he ;s certain to re-
turn" she declared,
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13
THE CONDITION

Not a job he had, nor a dime,
Since began the Free-Trade time,
He lost his work and wages
Because of Free-Trade sages.
THE REMEDY
But all depends upon the will
To Join the hight Free-Trade to kill.
When this you do, wages will
some
Not before to many one.
Southern Fancier-Farmer.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13
Insect Pest Causes Heavy Lo..

II II reported that the blowfy
causes an annual loss Of more than
100000 sheep in Australia. Victoria
has not yet seriously suffered from
this pest, owing. no doubt. to the
compulsory dipping Of all sheep. and
to the starlings, which are here found
In large numbers.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13

Des say dat opportunity knock,
o1ce' said Uncle Eben. De man A,
misses liable c put in de res, ~
his lifetime knockin'." e'' VI
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13

First Folding Pocket Knives.
Pocket knives with blades to fold
into the handle by a spring. were
hrst made in the middle q the
eighteenth century.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13
Subject for Congratulated,

Maybe man is lucky IL his wife
takes an interest in politics instead
o. reading best sellers and feeling
nurt because he can't act like one OF
the heroes.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1915-04-13

little to start with and are indus
trious. The more energy and brains
you have the better. 1t does not
matter SO much about the money.
1t seems to be desirable place for
people Of moderate means as we'll
To-, for men Of wealth.
1.-The writer does not wish to be
understood a. advising people to
self out and go South. We like all
Of Florida; we like South Florida
better. We believe it has a great
future and that it offers great OPP
portunities to men Of energy and to
men of capital. II has a deliehtful
climate and is healthful. And yet
there are some who might not like
it. For that reason We would not
advise. Before any one from the
north goes there to live he should
90 first and stay for awhile and
then he would know whether he
was pleased or not Ten chances to
one he would be delighted but we
wouldn't like to be the tenth one
who wasn't pleased.
"As for a land Investment propo-
sition it looks mighty good to us
and If we had the money to spare
we would not hesitate to get some
acreage in South Florida and as
much as we would take on without
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
TIE Dz2iZgHaII
VANDERBILT THEOLOGICAL
SCHOOL NONSECTARlAN
Faculty tn Include Methodist, BAPTIST
Eriscopni, thristinn md Freshly
tcrinn Representatives..

NASHVILLE. TENN. April e3-The
biblical department of Vanderbilt Uni
vcrsi'y, which heretofore has been con-
Quoted as Il Theological. college Of the
Methodist Episcopal Church, South. will
become nonscctarian and indo pendent.
according to announcement tonight in
an official bulletin issued by the de-
partment. The new plan Will he enec-
tive on June IL
The faculty will include representa-
tives of the Methodist, Baptist Episco-
pal. Christian and Presbyterian demon
nations.
In statement given out by the de-
partnent fpr publication ii is said:
Vanderbilt authorities feel that in
asmuch as the Methodist f.piscopal
Church, South, has Withdrawn it's sup
por; and cooperation from the biblical
department. and thus left ii free for
nonsectarian work. a future Of large
and continually increasing influence
and usefulness will result from the new
departure 1t now makes in hccominc
nterdenomnational in its work"
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
Mrs. Elizabeth Wake Brnndcr.

Mrs. Elizabeth Wake Brander. widow
OF Major Thomas \. Brander. passed
away ut her residence, 100 North Fourth
street, Thursday evening, ut Gas. in
the seventeen year of her age
She was the daughter of the late Rev
Lewis Wake aud Mary Baker Wake
she is survived BY five sons and two
daughters. as follows: Rev William
Wake Branher. chaplain in the United
states Army: John Adkins Thomas
mite and James McCaw Brander, of
New York city: Lewis Wake Brnnder
OF North Carolina, and her two daugh-
ters. Mrs William NJ. Taliaferro and
Miss Elizabeth Wake Erander. of this
city.
Sh" is survived also 10y four sisters
ana three brothers. as follows: Mrs
Thomas &. Cruikshank. of Cecil County
Md; Miss Margaret Wake. of Staun-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
FIGHT FOR 5OO-PAGE
"SECRET BUDGET

Continued From First Page)
the commission was read TO him. and
he directed attention TO the mention
Of Commissioners Mccarthy where, he
insisted. he had mentioned Well, to
the best OF his knowledge. and belief
Attorney Mcclure suggested that an
error had been made in copying
In the testimony read by Clerk Nc
Dowell. Sweet told the Vice Commits
sion that he knew 4 house in the
segregated district where he could
catch any Of the five most any night"
He was asked TO explain what he
meant by ANY one OF the Ave"
Sweet said ne meant the five mem
hers OF the board about whom DR.. Mas
tin and another member OF the com
mission, who took his testimony. had
asked him great many questions.
They had asked him something abou,
all Of the police commissioners. but
more questions were put to him about
Ave members than about the rest of
the members OF the board.
Who were the fve?" Councilman
English asked.
mir. Bradley. Mr.. Boykin, Mr.. Nc
Carthy. Mr.. Well and Mr.. Goode," he
replied.
How many Of the five YOU have
named have YOU seen in the segregat-
ed district" Mr.. Rogers asked
Il have seen two OF them. never saw
Mr.. Boykin nor Mr.. Bradley there at
any time. AS I have already said, I
suppose l mentioned Boykin and Brad
ley because SO many questions have
been asked me-"
Police Commissioner w Douglas
Gordon, who took the witness chair at
the opening of the hearing and an
swered a steady stream OF questions for
approximately an hour gave the COM
mittee his views on the reforms most
needed in the Police Department. The
adoption of three platoon syst EN-, Civ
ing each patrolman an eight-hour day,
he thought, would contribute greatly
to the departments efficiency
GORDON THINKS VICE
COMMISSION WAS MISTNFORNED
Mr.. Gordon made II clear that he re-
rarded the Police Department OF the
city as the equal In general efficiency Of
police departments of other cities com
parable with 1t in size and as superior
TO most of them in honesty. 1t was a
matter OF great pride to him and to the
Police Board. lie said. that the depart
ment has always been free from the
slightest suspicion OF graft.
CITY Attorney Pollard asked Commits
sioner Gordon:
How many houses of i'll repute ex-
listed outside of the segregated dis
trict?"
II haven't the slightest idea" he re-
sponded, but 7 cannot believe there
we're as many as 100 I think the Vice
Commission was misinformed on that
point"
Ever hear that three police SER
geants were found In one of those
houses In 1922"
\ 1T never did
4 why didn't the Police Board investi-
xate it?"
s III the board or any member had
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
ROTARY MITE" At BAZAAR
PROVES BIC SUCCESS
Characteristic Stunts OF Lively Club
OF Business Men Add to
Enjoyment.
TIN SWORD FOR MAJOR BowLEs
hurlesque Presentation Is Made to
Those Active in Work for Bazaar.
Baby Show and LilIlputian We'd
ding Attract Many.

Rotary Mite" was a tremendous sue
cess last night at the Blues Bazaar
"hich, IL the statement might be made,
WIS more attractive and better than
ever All Of the members OF the pro
Sr"ssive club were present. with their
wives and swccthearts. swelling the
usual large crowd which throngcd back
and forth In the huge drill hall
n" evenings entertainment was fur
nishcd by the rotarians under the di-
rrction OF Secretary stamps" Roscn-
Horf and Norman II johnson. After a
speech b. Mr. Roscndorf. In which he
hishly praised Major T.: W. Bowles
and women OF the city for their great
"ork IN king the bazaar success
a number OF candidates were initiated
INTO the Ancient. honorable and Fra
grant Order of the Pink Goat. and sew
eTal burlespue gifts were distributed to
bazaar officials. Major RowIcs received
a tin sword with rcd ,rappings and
tnsel. Mrs. Fred rlcasants. general
chairman OF the bazaar. - miniature sill
yer service set, Mrs. Leigh a tiny plant,
and others were remembered with sim
liar presents
BABY SHOW AND
IJi1.IPIrIAN WEDDING
Tho baby show and the I.iliputian
Wedding We'd with each other FOR first
fonors in the afternoon Tho former
Was a ''howiinE" success while the
miniature ceremony, which was car
Rcd out In every detail. Jus, like IN"
arownup affair. with hos, man. brides
maids. etc. ciicitcd much applause
Tho prize winning babies wcr" as fol
lows: under three years. Gladys Small
WOOD first. Margaret Hudson. second.
Frances Robertson. third: bo,s. swift
t"dweil. FIRST. Garland Wood. second
julien Gum, jr.. third under two
Years. Frances Carlyle, first Rudolph
wyatt second: Lucy Andrews, third:
tl,N de-
and Ann =. Maloncy
Many special events arc OF tho pro-
gram for Tonight. which wili mark
the closing OF the big affair Ia tho
afternoon Miss Traylor's dancing class
~ Petersburg Will give exhibition
dancing. while the i.ittl" Boy Blues
Battalion will drill as usual ], viii
T." bargain day ~ the bvnths whcr.
all the wares viii lie reduced ~ order
to clos. them out
Featuring to-nirht's entertainment
VIII be tho Performance of Tin" Slum-
ming Party. tho comedy which at
traciod much attention when presented
on Wednesday night before q large
crowd. some Of the specialties intro
ducci during the play are an exhibition
and Mines Neal. songs by Miss Emily
wade. and an inrersona,iou OF &c.
sites" rube. hy billy" Burke.
Tho cast consists az tho following
/ u. Boss. The proprietor Ralph Ludwig
Miss Take, cashier Miss Emily Wade
! Ball ncwsboy. ...... Master McGraw
Spilium sure. waiter CroNton Gordon
Huntcr Dive. guide ..... Charles Harris
Summing party
r.. Il Cash ........... James Patton
ills wife ........... Miss Anne Myers
Nj. Vernon vas,le .... Mills Neale
His wife. Miss Mary Nicholas Ainslic
Chinks-
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
Mrs. Fannie Prudence Grier.

SU''IhT 10 nc ITIneS- DISTa ton.
PETERSBURG, VA. April 23.-AIrs.
Fannie Prudence C;rirE. widow of Il. -.
Grigg. died this afternoon in her
sevcnty-fourth year after n protracted
illness Sin. was the daughter of the
late Rev. l.eItoy Archer. and was the
sister Of the late Colonel Alexander w.
Archer. Of Richmond. She is survived
hy three daughters and four sons. viz.
Mrs. Charles w. Hurdle and Mrs. :. NJ.
Falconer, Of Washington: Mrs W. l..
Boswell and Ernest GricG. OF Peters
burg l.. - and II. II. Gri-E. OF Gaines
WILLIE Ga. and Leroy y. GrigE, of New
York CITY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
READY TO RE-EMPLOY
Mayor Signs $4,000 Disability Fund
Measure. Which Is Now Inv

Mayor Ainslie Yesterday signed and
returned TO city Clerk August the or
dinance setting aside a fund OF $1,000
10 be used in accomplishing men who
nave been dropped from the pay rolls
or the several city departments he
cause or disability due 10 old age The
measure is in effect from its passage
Under the terms OF the ordinance
only employees who have been in the
service ten years continuously are
eligible To the benefits OF the s2Oao
FUNDS. All persons re-employed will
receive salary of Sl.50 u day. The
administration ot the fund is placed
in the hands Of the Administrative
BOARD where all applications for re-
employment should be filed
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
BOARD REJECTS
JOHNSON OFFER

continued From First rage)
perintcndent under appointment by the
board. Mr.. Huffman was supported for
election by several members OF the
board. hut Mr.. putrow won out. The
contest between these two had been tho
cause OF considerable fractional feeling
in Newport News
w. Il. Gates was elected super;ntcn-
den; or schools OF Henry County. to
succeed j. r, Gregory. resigned Mr.
Gates is now principal OF tho high
school at Mariinsvillc. The election OF
hoth MT Gates and Mr.. Dutrow take
effect MAY
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24

Chester Bagby. coiored. was arrested
yesterday afternoon on charge OF
stealing 81 from T.. w. Gillian The
arrest was made by Policeman Jaco-
bini.
Riddell Alexander. colored. was ar
rested during the afternoon by Police
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
POLICE HAVE NO POWER
TO DRIVE OUT WOMEN
Stella Bradley Placed Under Bond
for Ninety Days Good
Behavior.
WERNER ISSUES sTATEMEN'
No Truth in Report, He Says, That
Women Have Been Turned Into
Street-Strict Surveillance Is BE-
ing Maintained.

STELLA Bradley. charged with orer-
ating al illegal resort at lia Mayo
street, was placed under 800 bond for
ninety days by Acting Police Juscice
Wilbur J tiriCEs yesterday morning
The raid on the house was made by
Policemen Goldsby and campodonica.
The officers also arrested in the house
Hattie Myers. Henry Farmer, H. Free
man and Scott Fountain. all of whom
were dismissed of the charges of disor-
derry conduct brought against them
Afttr the hearing Major Werner CAV.
out the following statement az to the
street IN which segregation was for
me:ly recognized:
In the first place, the continued pre-
ence in The former segregated district
OF some of the OLD inmates OF that
Instruct. where several own their resi-
dcnces. is complete refutation of the
false statement, so freely circulated.
mat the police had turned these Moor
women out into the street Not =
single woman WAS ordered out Of her
mouse. for the sufficient reason that We
were not 50 ordered nor had We au
thority TO do any such thing.
PRESENCE or WOMEN DOES N0T
CONSTITUTE LAW VIOLATION
I'm the second place owing to the
fact that number OF them remained
In their homes. We have kept a stricter
surveillance over all those houses and
shall continue To do so long AS they re-
main there. Captain Sowell. of the
!'irat Police District is giving this
section of the city his especial alton
zion. with an extra detail of men. and
Is determined 10 make arrests
son to believe that the law Is being
Violated. 1t should be remembered
however, that the mere presence OF
these women in that particular locality
IS not an offense against any law.
1T was recognized at the time that
the Mayors order closing the segre-
gated district wac issued that the no
lice had no authority TO drive any WON
an from the street which was former
ly recognized as the district. and that
IT,, only power which the police could
exercise was TO kr-p the street under
surveillance and TO see that the law
was not violated Such power as /,
has the Police Department has exer.
ciscd to the fullest extent. and such
viola lions as have come within its no.
tice in whaI was formerly the segre
gated district are such as may occur
in any part of the city. And while due
attention Is being paid to those places
which Were formerly segregated. there
is no lack of attention 10 those places
which have always been beyond the
pale OF a community understanding and
reCOgHitiOu.'
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
Funeral Of Miss Thomas.

Especial to Tn" Times Dispatch.1
LEXINGTON, VA, April 23.--The
body of Miss Dorothy Thomas. who
committed suicide n Highland springs.
near Richmond on Tuesday night.
reached Lexington this morning and
was taken to Collierstown for burial
near the home of h"r parents, Mr.. and
Mrs Andrew Thomas. The funeral was
conducted by Rev. :. r. Hannah. pastor
of the Presbyterian Church. and was
followed by interment in the church
yard.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24

man Clarke on a charge OF carelcssly
driving AN automobile through tn. !
streets.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
HOUSE-TO-HOUSE CANVASS
Highland Park Seeks TO Double Num-
her of Qualified Voters.

About forty volunteers have been
listed in Highland Park in the cam
paign being waged there to induce
every man living In the suburb to
qualify to vote At present there are
only about 500 qualified voters within
the bounds OF that part of the annexed
territory, formerly the town OF High
land Park. II is proposed TO increase
this to 500 before May !, when the
lists for the summer primaries will
close.
y house toulouse canvass will he
made on Saturday and Monday even
ings.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24

ton. Va: Mrs II. II. Mcllhany. Jr.. and
Miss Agnes Wake. OF the University Of
Virginia; Lewis Wake. of New York
city: Sclden Wake. OF this city, and
Rev. Roger \. Wake. OF Japan.
The funeral will be held from Grace
Episcopal Church Sunday afternoon,
April % nj 3 o'clock
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
Working for Graves.

Friends OF George w. Graves are
using their influence for the we'll
known Richmond odd Fellow in his
candidacy for warden at the grand
lodge meeting, which will be held in
this city next month. Mr.. Graves has
held number OF appointive positions
in the grand lodge.
Richmond times-dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1914-current, 1915-04-24
DEATHS IN VIRGINIA

Mrs. Emma y. White. wife OF y *
White. chief electrician at the state
Penitentiary. died at her residence. 40
South Cherry Street, AT ll:lO o'clock
last night. She is survived by her
husband, and by four sons. William.
Edward. Ashby and John White. She
was sXty-four years of age.
ARRANGEMENTS for the funeral have
not been completed
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-12
In the Southcastcrn Theatre
DEFENCE COMMITTEE FORMED
Twelve ORGANIZATIONS In New Rod,
for Prrpa redn">~.

The Conference Committee I. .
~paredness, composed of repres ','
81 twelve organizations interest,", '
strenstheninE 4 the m.l!tart Co.,. ..
resources. VAS formed AZ 90 a.ac, .
behind closed doors - ~" No..
o; America. 297 MdGisp, Nt'G. t
night. The following Officers V,. 81
pointed Chairman, lIosiy s 49,
We Il, Aero CLUB OF Am,r.at v.s r
man, Alexander NJ. Waite. Amor.
Legion, and secretary, To-. DO.
H~tE>mtrn.
Resolutions passed d.rcr',l 49,.
man e a%cquaInt President u.s. n
tho fact of the rgtr'la'.p' Il '.
w.ttcc, composed OF rc~p."s'utl'
tho Navy Ics.uo. Nutu' u ~.
l.casuc Army l~"aGuo, \u'oWo. .
of America, Aero C.Vt 4 N"i
Americas Red cross Society. t.''
Leg!Hn and American Institute H' .
rccrs, and 90 express 80 the 80 .
the earnest desire - '.. S "
aud OF these ogga"IHIt. u.~ 900 a.. '
within their respective 5. '.'S
thertng any plans u' '.' N.m'r-'
'r sireng;hen.u- and Irr''' = ''' D.
tional def'ucos IN lu' Nt' 10 '. '
President believes 'hf- .r.','.'
he made effective
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-12
FOR GERMAN
4 berlin Newspaper Urges steps OF
Cancellation.

BERLIN, via Amsterdam. June IL
The semi.ofhcial Lokdl ArsetOcr. in an
editorial apparently written after the
reasons for the resignation OF NJ Bryan
we're known. urges restraint on the par'
Of Germany toward the United states.
II says:
The attempt for a peaceful settle
ment should not he abandoned pre-
maturely. ~Tlmorousness shoul not be
counselled. but a serious desire not 10
aGgrava,e further the political relations
without purpose. Considerations or hu'
mainly can. OF course, he allowed to
hold sway as far as the war situation
and reasons Of state permit.
I'VE shall have TO walt ana see
whether President Wilson'S note leaves
the possibility OF useful negotiations
open. We believe 1t contains the basis
FOR them our military interests and
the judicial standpoint to which ""
mus, adhere would not prevent an hon
orahlc ard promising conversation
The IOsstsCh, /citung says
The note probably will not I've an
swercd sooner than two weeks. because
the arrival az Dr. Anton M~cyer-ierhard
with special messages from Count Won
Bernstorff. the German Ambassador a.
Washington, to the German Govern
mert mus, be- awaited. His arrival is
not expected before the I'm. and the
answer cannot be prepared until after
this
The k~oriutchc Volks /cituu0 says:
Without doubt Mr.. Lansing. In com
parison with Mr.. Bryan. Is a man OF
very sharp tone. but the German press
will do well not To inquire too a~nNious!N
whether he is a man OF sharp or OF
peaceful tone.
"Our submarine war will not cease
on that account. If American ships or
americans in British ships enter thu
war zone they must, despite Mr.. Ian
sing and President Wilson. take the
risk involved In SUCH a voyage.
America can claim the right 10 judge
neutrals' rights only when she herself
maintains neutrality. Such was rot III,
case under the pacihst, Mr.. Bryan, and
probably will be just az little the cas-.
under the International Law expert, Mr.
Lansing"
The sun. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1833-1916, 1915-06-12
BRYAN "SUITS" BERLIN.
Paris "Temps" Thinks He VIII
all In His Propaganda.

Npt'tW 'dbif DrSpGfCh 10 THE SlS.
PARIS. June 1.-THE Temps discusse;
editorially Mr.. Rryan's "intention to
present 70 the American public the
theories which he was unable TO induce
the Cabinet 10 accept"
This ,hesis." the Temps SAYS. would
entrust the examination OF the Ameri-
can indifferences with Germany TO n
commission provided for under the ar
bitratioi treaties Germany has not
yet signed such a scrap OF paper AMI
has only verbally adhered to IT,. But
Mr.. Brysn Is one uf the rare Americans
who still believe in Gcrmany's word.
He may he right in this case. as the
years delay under the treaty suits
Berlin's dilatory intentions.
Mr.. Bryan's solution would have
delighted Germany, as It involved the
tacit recognition Of submarine attacks
on neutral merchantmen without warn
Ing.
Mr. Bryan's propaganda 10 persuade
Americans to renounce the free exer-
else Of their neutral rights and liberty
for the love of peace will be less a sue
cess than his campaign for bimetalism.
The most elementary laws OF humanity
forbid tho sinking OF ships OF COM
merce with their or WIS and passengers.
The rsnco-B British blockad" violated
some Of these laws, but involved no loss
OF human life"